Children and Families



We hold internal gradings and club championships each term. The club is affiliated to the British Judo Association, which is the Sport’s National Governing Body, and is a very active member club of the Eastern Area, taking part in numerous competitions and training events each year.

Session times:
Saturday
9.00am – 10.00am: Group 1 for younger and less experienced players (approx. 6 – 7 years)
10.00 to 11.15: Group 2 for older and improvers (approx 7 – 9 years)
11.15 to 12.45: Group 3 for the more experienced players (approx 10 years +, seniors also welcome)

Monday
6.00pm -7.00pm: Must be in groups 2 or 3 or of equivalent standard

Tuesday
8:00pm – 10.00pm: Seniors and experienced Juniors (13 years +)

Royston Leisure Centre
Woodcock Road
Royston SG8 7XT

Contact 01763 241830, 07974 445710

 Childcare for children from 2 to 11 years.

Mortlock Street
Melbourn
Nr Royston
Herts
SG8 6DB

01763 223459
Melbourn Primary School

Melbourn Primary School
Mortlock Street
Melbourn
SG8 6DB

01763 223457

Fun, friendly environment. Children from 2yrs, nappies not a problem. Competitively priced, childcare vouchers accepted, free places from 3yrs. We also accept funded 2 year olds. We are possibly running a forest school on a Wednesday afternoon, please contact us for details.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am until 3pm. Wednesday 9am until 12:30pm

Meldreth Village Hall, High Street, Meldreth, SG8 6LB

Contact Sarah Helme 07518 173653
Meldreth Primary School

Meldreth Primary School,
High Street,
Meldreth,
Hertfordshire,
SG8 6LA

01763 260432
Mother Goose Pre School

Friendly, caring and fun. Mon-Fri term time, children 2-school age. Funded nursery education for children 3+. Wimpole Village Hall

Contact Jacqui, 01223 208527 / 07746278521
NCT- Royston Branch

If you’re a young family in Royston you will be pleased to know that we now have our own local NCT activities going on, all open to both members and non-members and mostly free of charge. NCT charity aims to provide support to the many new mums, dads and babies in Royston. Information and support in pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. Bumps and Babies on Fridays 10.30am-12 noon at the Old Bull Inn, Royston . Other activities in various locations - see Facebook page for details.

020 8752 2437
Pathways to Learning

Free tutoring in English and Maths for students who are struggling at school.

For families who receive Free School Meals.

Located at The Old Schoolhouse, 4 Market Hill, Royston, SG8 9JL

Perform

Tuesdays from 3:30 pm in term time.

Drama, dance and singing classes for children

Located at The Old Schoolhouse, 4 Market Hill, Royston, SG8 9JL

Petersfield Primary School. Orwell

Petersfield Church of England Aided Primary School,
Hurdleditch Rd,
Orwell,
Near Royston.
SG8 5QG

01223 207382
Reed Cricket Club

All Stars Programme (Sundays 10am - 12noon).

Colts aged 7+ playing U9's , U11's & U13's  & U15's

Herts & Cambs.  Adults 3 Teams on Saturdays  in Saracens Herts Cricket Leagues.

Sundays friendlies & National Village Cup.

New members both playing or non playing of all ages welcome. Adults  evening training see website.  Reed Cricket Club, The Green, Reed, SG8 8AX

Contact Richard Robertson, 07557 539076

Reed First School

Jackson's Lane Reed Royston, Herts SG8 8AB

01763 848304
Roman Way First School

Roman Way First School
Burns Road
Royston
SG8 5EQ

01763 241 535
Royston & Villages School & Home-Support Group

A group for parents carers who have school age children.
Offering support, friendly advice and Top Tips on all aspects of school and home-schooling

Royston Cricket Club

Based at The Recreation Ground, Therfield SG8 9QG.

Three Adult Saturday league teams, playing in Cambs league.

Junior teams at Under 9, 10, 11, 13 and 15, all in CYCA.

All new members, playing and non-playing, warmly welcomed.

Youth training and All Stars programme:  April to July, Sunday 10.00am to 12.00 noon.

Adult and youth training: April to August, Tuesdays 6.00pm.

Winter Nets at Bassingbourn VC and Burloes Farm.

Contact Martin Leary (adults), 07940 550981 or David May (Juniors), 07801 235814
Royston Crows

Junior section of Royston Runners (ages 9-16).  Groups for different abilities - all welcome. Monday evenings, 6 - 7pm. The Heath, Royston SG8 5BG

Royston District Scouts

Open to all boys and girls from 6 to 18 years in Royston and the surrounding villages.
Beavers - 6 to 8.
Cubs - 8 to 10.5.
Scouts - 10.5 to 14.5.
Explorers - 14.5 to 18.

Plus opportunities for Adults to be part of Scouting.

Royston Heath Archery Club

A small and friendly club, beginners and experienced archers welcome.

Beginner’s courses and all equipment available.

Sundays at the Royston Heath.

The Heath, Royston SG8 5BG

Royston Hockey Club

Mens, Ladies, 5 teams. Coaching, “back to hockey” sessions, Juniors. New members welcome. Seniors on Saturdays, all day - Royston Golf Club, Therfield Heath, Royston, SG8 5BG. Juniors on Sundays, 10am - 1pm - King James Academy Royston - Senior Site, Garden Walk, Royston, SG8 7JH. Senior training - Tuesday & Wednesday, 7. 30 - 9. 30pm, Bassingbourn Village College, SG8 5NJ

Contact Colin Smith, 07803 854932
Royston Music School

String, woodwind, Brass, jazz and recorder ensembles. Choir. Open to children from Year 4 – Year 13 Saturdays, 8.45am - 12noon. Icknield Walk First School, Poplar Drive, Royston SG8 7EZ

01438 844518
Royston Picture Palace

Community cinema in the heart of Royston, digital surround sound, tiered seating, latest films.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday screenings.

Town Hall, Royston  SG8 7DA

A friendly social group for all registered childminders, activities, story, singing, juice and biscuits.

Wednesdays, 9.15am - 11.15am.

Guide HQ, Garden Walk, Royston SG8 7HP

Claire Paterson, 07791 666175

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