Your local Credit Union: a financial co-operative which people join to save money safely and borrow money affordably.
Saturday Mornings 9-9.30am
Royston Evangelical Church
Our aim is to provide quality support services to Family Carers and those people they care for. We aim to provide a one stop shop for all the support that carers require. From advice and information to practical support such as respite care, homecare and volunteer service
The Evergreen Club welcomes new members for:
- BINGO
- AFTERNOON TEAS
- FISH & CHIP LUNCHES
- QUIZZES
- CHATS & LAUGHS
We’re at the Masonic Hall, Jepps Lane, Royston SG8 9AP every Wednesday from 1.30 to 3.30pm. Why not drop in to meet our friendly group for a cuppa and chat.
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
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
The Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Clubs are groups of all arms, serving and veterans of Her Majesties Armed Forces and her allies, who meet regularly to break bread together in a safe, social, informal environment, to allow them to ‘return to the tribe’.
The events are FREE to attend - No subscriptions or fees. Buy your own breakfast, meet old comrades and new friends, and indulge in some good old military banter.
The Melbourn Breakfast Club meets on the 1st Sunday morning of the month from 10am at The Dolphin Public House, 105 High Street, Melbourn, SG8 6AP
To find out more join the private Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/afvbc.melbourn
Previously Royston Spiritual Group, Melbourn Spiritual Pursuits will be meeting two Fridays a month and aims to help uplift the negativity we have been experiencing in the last few years.
It will help with the isolating effects that we had with us since the pandemic we will have 1st class mediums and healers to help the emotional needs of people in need.
Meeting 2 Fridays per month, 7.30pm doors open 7.15pm
For more information ring Carlos at 07913 144 504 The venue is All Saints Community Hall, Melbourn, Royston, Herts SG8 6DX
Timebanking is a way for local people to come together and help each other by exchanging knowledge, help and skills. Everyone has something to offer a Timebank from making a cake, picking up a prescription, walking their dog, doing some gardening, visiting someone for a cup of tea, welcoming new residents to the village, whatever you do will make a difference to the person that needs your help.
We hold regular social events, a weekly Coffee Morning on a Thursday from 10–12, either in The Hub or Moorland Court, a fortnightly Art and Craft club that runs in the pavilion on a Wednesday afternoon from 1.30 – 4.30 pm and a monthly Evening Social/ Timebank Games Night at The Black Horse (all these location are in Melbourn). Non-members are always very welcome to come to any of these events to learn more about Timebanking and meet other members.
Every Wednesday at 10.30am from The Hub, 30 High St, Melbourn
Our group walks are led by friendly, specially trained leaders who are on hand to provide encouragement and support, and make sure no one gets left behind.
Our walks are short and over easy terrain, approx 20-50mins.
They are open to everyone, but are especially aimed at those who are least active.
Contact: Stephanie Trayhurn 07483 176929 -
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.
North Herts 50 Plus is an older people’s forum. Being a member of North Herts 50 Plus gives you the opportunity to attend our forum events with a range of topics, discuss issues affecting the elderly, attend our IT courses and weekly exercise classes.
Annual membership is £5.
Third Thursday of the month.
NH50Plus
7 Hopewell Road
Baldock
Hertfordshire
SG7 5AA
Parkinsons UK, North Hertfordshire and Stevenage Branch invite those living with Parkinson’s, their companions, and friends to join fun, informal singing workshops run by musician and choir leader Linda Bance
Held at Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston SG8 5PT
Please contact us for more details including the Thursday morning dates
Low cost door-to-door transport for groups or individuals who are unable to use conventional public transport.
Office hours 9am - 3pm Monday - Friday.
Society for people with learning difficulties and their carers. New members welcome. Various events and trips run throughout the year, please see our website or get in contact for more information.
Tuesday Club is held every fourth Tuesday in the month, 6:30-8:30pm, in the Harris Room at Coombes Community Centre in Royston
Any enquiries please contact Janet on 07840 864931
or Linda Hall on 07767 847796
A voluntary organisation formed in 1976 to promote social, welfare and recreational activities for people of all ages living in Royston and the surrounding area. The RCA run the Coombes Community Centre.
Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston SG8 5PT
A warm, friendly atmosphere where up to 25 older disabled or housebound can socialise. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10am - 1pm.
Royston Old Barn, 61 Upper King Street, Royston SG8 9AZ
Food Bank/Community Cafe - Wednesdays 9-11am
Food Bank - Saturdays 9-11am
Donations are always welcome at other times, when the church building is open for other activities.
Royston Evangelical Church, York Way, Royston SG8 5HJ
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
A Members Social Club affiliated to the RBLwith range of activities including occasional entertainment on Saturday evenings. There is an excellent Hall and Member's Bar available for bookings. Opening hours are Monday - Thursday 5. 30pm - 11pm, Fridays 5. 30pm - 11. 30pm, Saturdays 4pm - 11. 30pm & Sundays 12pm - 10. 30pm. our address is Royal British Legion Club, Mill Road, Royston, Herts SG8 7AE
Royston Speak Out Club
Affiliated with the Stroke Association.
Support with communication, activities and outings.
Our Club has flourished in Royston for over 30 years. We are a very happy and active group where, people who have suffered a stroke, can get together, in a social setting, and enjoy sessions of quizzes, arts and crafts and special outings. New members will be very welcome.
Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston SG8 5PT
The group meet every Thursday 10am to 12.15pm
Friends Of SADA Survivors Against Domestic Abuse is a Charity that supports the work of the SADA services (Registered Charity Number 1199030). SADA is a holistic approach that works alongside survivors of domestic abuse and their families. The service offers crisis intervention, together with client-led support and signposting to other agencies suited to the individual and their own situation.
Our aim is to give every victim and survivor a voice and to support and empower victims/survivors throughout their “survival journey”.
We offer Virtual and Face to Face Drop-In services and the You and Me Mum course, which is available to every area across Hertfordshire. We also have a unique service provision offering Refuge and Safe Space accommodation, as well as long term support.
If you feel you could benefit from the services available please get in contact via email at SADA@stevenage.gov.uk
Friends Of SADA are currently looking for more board members to join our Charity Team. If this is something you would be interested in we would love to hear from you. You can email us at the email above or friendsofsada@gmail.com
Lifelong support for our armed forces
Our volunteers should be available to answer your calls and emails between: Monday to Friday - 9.00 - 17.00
At other times please leave a message or send an email and someone will get back to you soon.
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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