Monthly Guided Walks from various locations in Hertfordshire
The Hertfordshire Way is a 195 mile waymarked long distance footpath. Starting in Royston the route goes west to Tring, south to King’s Langley before turning east to Cuffley and Bishop’s Stortford returning north to Royston. It takes in St Albans, Hertford and many delightful towns and villages along the way. Guide book The Hertfordshire Way.
A national activity club for men & women with local groups: Cambridge; Essex and Hertfordshire. Walks of moderate length take place once a month. Come along and make new friends and enjoy some healthy exercise.
All adult German speakers welcome - however rusty they may be!
Every 3rd Thursday of the month, 8pm
The Old Bull Inn, Royston SG8 9AW
Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers. For girls 5–18 years. Help run a unit or volunteer with us from 16 +.
The social side of Girlguiding for 18+ is Trefoil Guild.
Headquarters: Christon Hall, Garden Walk, Royston, SG8 7HP.
Through fun, friendship and adventure we empower our members to discover they can do anything!
Contact Anna Bond
All professional and amateur artists, photographers and craftspeople living or working in Hertfordshire are welcome to apply for entry to participate. Each year around 200 artists take part and around 11,000 - 13,000 members of the public visit the studios.
Home-Start Royston, Buntingford & South Cambridgeshire is a local charity offering free, tailored, and confidential support to families with at least one child aged 9 or under, in Royston, Buntingford and the SG8 villages of South Cambridgeshire.
Our vision is to see a society where every local parent has the necessary support to give their children the best possible start in life.
We recruit and train volunteers with parenting experience to provide practical and emotional help to families; helping to improve their mental health and self-esteem.
We also partner with other organisations to ensure local families can access other support.
Unit 6 Valley Farm, Station Road, Meldreth, nr Royston, Herts, SG8 6JP
For the retired JM work force and their families. Organised outings, talks, etc.
Meetings first Tuesday every month (Feb-Dec), 2.30-3.30pm.
Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston, SG8 5PT
A not-for-profit club for Kickboxing and Kung Fu, ages 7-adult.
Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Various locations in Royston.
Come to learn to knit or bring along your own project.
A great way to make new friends. All abilities welcome.
Weekly, Thursday mornings.
Royston and District Museum, 5 Lower King Street, Royston, SG8 5AL.
Kumon after-school programmes for children of all ages and abilities help build confidence and study-skills.
Catholic Church Hall, Melbourn Road, Royston SG8 7DB
Last Saturday of the month. 2-3pm.
Royston Library, Market Hill, Royston SG8 9JN
Call 0300 123 4049 for more information
Email: libraries.information@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Open to all families who have a child with additional needs and their siblings. Come meet fellow parents who truly understand your journey.
Let the kids make a mess somewhere that isn’t your house (winning!)
Also, you can hire out Lego, ideal for keeping kids occupied at parties, weddings, christenings etc.
Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston SG8 5PT. First Saturday of the month, 2-4pm
To book, email cathryn.phillips@googlemail.com
Various classes for Italian, French and Spanish conversation/improvement for adults
Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays day time and evening
Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston SG8 5PT
For any children below school age and their carers.
Free entry.
Fridays, 9.30 - 11am.
Royston Evangelical Church, York Way, Royston SG8 5HJ
Make Lunch is a club for families to connect with each other, share a meal and have fun! On your first visit you will be greated by our team leader who will help you to feel welcome. Our volunteers will entertain your children with games and activities so you can relax and enjoy your meal.
Make Lunch Holiday Club is for you if your children are eligible for free school meals or you’re struggling on a tight budget at the moment! We ask all of our families to register for Make Lunch by completing a short, online form. Please contact us for more information and to register your family.
Our fun sessions include lunch, crafts, games and special events for the children. Our club is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 12noon till 1.30pm during school holidays. Feel free to go out for a bit and leave your kids or join in yourself!
All children (and adults) are welcome, but we do ask that children under 4 are accompanied by an adult.
The Old Schoolhouse, 4 Market Hill, Royston, SG8 9JL
Welcomes any ability (18+) and wants to encourage and support people who are experienced athletes through to those who have no background in the sport. The club offers weekly coached swim sessions, organised training bike rides and runs.
Every Sunday (also some Saturdays and mid-week sessions).
Melbourn Sports Centre
Calling all makers, repairers and creators
Facility for anyone to mend, make or create with expert help
Location: King James Academy (Senior Site), Garden Walk, Royston SG8 7JH
Time: Mondays during term time, 7.30pm
Tel: Mike Burt, 07305 816521
Email: mburt42@hotmail.com
Dave Rance’s Rockin’ Chair Band is back with a vengeance with its winning formula of good time music and sophisticated (!) humour.
The sessions are on the last Monday of every month from 12 till 2.30pm.
Admission: £10
So why not come along to savour the atmosphere as well as the Bull’s renowned eats and drinks? Hot jazz guaranteed.
Last Monday of every month, 12-2.30pm, The Old Bull Inn, Royston – 56 High Street, Royston, Herts SG8 9AW
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.
The Royston section is currently inactive, but we would be happy to revive it for talks and displays on philatelic subjects if we have interest from prospective members.
If interested in stamps and/or Postal History or postcards, please contact Acting Secretary, Reg Hounsell, on 01763 241805 or by email to regroystonu3a@gmail.com
Phoenix was formed in 1978 by a group of 6 women who wanted to sing in four part unaccompanied harmony. We rehearse in Potton on Tuesday nights from 7.30-10.15pm. Visitors from the Royston area are encouraged to drop by!
07860 704443
www.phoenixladies.co.uk
Join talented local artist Liz Beardwell and print your own lino cut designs on the 1855 Royston Crow Newspaper Printing Press.
No prior experience necessary.
Monthly, Tuesday mornings.
Royston and District Museum, 5 Lower King Street, Royston SG8 5AL
A Green Flag Award winning large, attractive enclosed park, surrounded by mature trees, hedging and walls, with junior and toddler play areas and green open spaces.
Open daily.
Melbourn Street, Royston, SG8
An opportunity to meet and get together with other Quilters. First Tuesday monthly 7.30pm - 9.30pm (Heritage Hall, Royston Town Hall)
A fundraising organisation, organising street collections & manning stalls.
Meet at Royston Environs
Monday evenings, bi-monthly.
The Listing publishes and maintains a directory of useful local numbers, clubs and societies, business networking, activities for children and families, and places to visit to help connect our community within the SG8 area.
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We also publish our “What’s On…” events calendar and a calendar of clubs and society meetings, along with our regular articles.
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