The Listing Directory

Cambridge Bouncy Castles

We have a extensive range of bouncy castles, inflatable slides, assault courses, sumo suits and soft play.
Safe & fully insured, 15 years experience.

Cambridge Carbon Footprint

Raising awareness of climate change issues and supporting people in the move to low-carbon living

Cambridge Drawing Society

We hold two exhibitions in Cambridge each year in the spring and autumn.

Our exhibitions feature a very wide selection of paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures and mixed media works.

We also enjoy regular art talks and creative workshops and have two friendly sketching groups.

The Society is open to both amateur and professional artists.

Application for membership is by application to our Spring Exhibition (members must live within 30 miles of Cambridge).

Friends of the Society can join at any time.

Cambridge Open Studios

Our aim is to help bring artists and local people together, providing opportunities for the public to visit the workshops and studios during the annual event that takes place over the first four  weekends of July each year. A wide range  of crafts and media on display.

Cambridgeshire ACRE Village Agents

You can find our friendly Village Agents at 'MACS Cozy Corner', a Timebank run community group focussed on providing a safe, warm and welcoming space to meet, socialise and take part in activities. MACS Cozy Corner meets at Vicarage Close Community Hall, Vicarage Close, Melbourn, Royston, SG8 6DY ///wriggle.irrigated.craftsman . on Monday and Thursday, 12pm - 3pm.

A confidential and completely free service, with a focus on assisting you with identifying entitled benefits, completing forms, submitting blue badge applications, understanding confusing paperwork, and connecting you with local groups and other organisations that can provide additional help and advice.  All  Village Agents are DBS checked and maintain strict confidentiality.

If you or someone you know could benefit from their support, self-referrals are welcome, or professionals can make referrals using our easy Village Agent Referral Form.

If you're a resident of Melbourn and the surrounding area and want to learn more about Village Agents and Cambridgeshire ACRE’s community wellbeing work, please contact us.

Rachel Mason at 01353 865025
Cambridgeshire County Council

Shire Hall, Castle Hill, Cambridge, CB3 0AP

0345 045 5200

Royston & District fundraising group.

Four times per year.

The Heath, Royston, SG8 5BG

 

Maurice Hill, 07719 132793
Candyfloss Cove

Face Painting, Bio Glitter Bar & Hair Braiding for Parties & Events

Find fresh interests, make new friends and discover opportunities that will enable you to make a real difference and play an important role in church and society.

Second Monday monthly, 7.30pm.

Catholic Church Hall, Melbourn Road, Royston SG8 7DB

Contact Mrs A Varney, 01763 242812
Chatty Cafe at Bassingbourn United Reformed Church

Here is somewhere in the village of Bassingbourn offering free refreshments and a good old chat about all kinds of things that people love to talk about.

We are also the Hub for Cambridgeshire ACRE on these days and can point you in the direction of where to get all kinds of assistance with GP surgery hours, pension/credit advice and help, bus timetables and anything that helps everyone to live well in Bassingbourn and the surrounding villages.

Please pop in to see us on a Thursday afternoon, you will always get a warm welcome and a cuppa and a chat.

Bassingbourn United Reformed Church, SG8 5NJ

To find out more contact Barbara Isherwood on 07974 694 664
Chatty Cafe Royston

The Chatty Cafe scheme is the UK’s leading non-profit organisation trying to tackle loneliness and social isolation.

Chatty Cafe Royston meets at a table at The Jolly Postie, every Monday between 12 noon and 1.30 pm

It’s very informal and friendly, no need to book just turn up (it’s the table nearest to the front door, you can’t miss us!)

Grab yourself a cuppa and come and sit down, we chat about anything and everything!

Cherryhomes Trust

Local charity supporting physically disabled people to live independently in their own homes.

Loans, grants, practical help & guidance can be provided.

 

Rosaline Van de Weyer, 07801 550494
Children and Family Centre – South Cambridgeshire

Covering South Cambridgeshire Villages, the Children and Family Centre provides regular groups as well as one-off events and courses.

Regular Sessions are held at Melbourn Child and Family Zone, Mortlock Street, Melbourn, SG8 6DB

Thursday: Stay and Play 10:00 – 11:30am & Baby Group 1pm – 2:30pm

01954 284 672
Chrishall Holy Trinity & St Nicholas C of E (Aided) Primary School and Pre School

Chrishall Holy Trinity & St Nicholas C of E (Aided) Primary School and Pre School,
Palmers Lane,
Chrishall,
Royston,
Herts,
SG8 8QE

01763 838592

Chrishall Village Archive is a collection of documents, photographs and artifacts relating to the village.

The Archive has a physical home in the centre of the village as well as a digital home with a website where people can contribute their memories and stories. More photographs and documents are coming in all the time to add to the collection.

The Archive will be open again from Easter this year.

Full dates for 2025 will be available in March but don't forget our website is always open.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Rosemarie Gant 07913 442574
Chrishall Village Hall

Chrishall Village Hall,
Crawley End,
Chrishall
SG8 8QJ

01763 838691
Churches Together in Royston & District

We are a group of local churches in and around Royston (North Hertfordshire), working together with a commitment to be united in Christ, deepen our communication with God and with our brothers and sisters in Christ and fulfil our God-given mission to proclaim the gospel by witness and service in the world.

The objectives of Churches Together are to promote activity between all churches in our area and to promote and publicise Christian activities on a district basis.

Citizens Advice North Hertfordshire & District – Melbourn

Local charity, available to all, offering free confidential help and support
See us at Melbourn Community Hub on a Wednesday morning from 9.30am to 11.30am

For appointments contact our Specialist Adviser on 07469 517912.
Please leave your name, contact details and a brief outline of the issue.

 

We are also at Royston Town Hall on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9.30am to 12noon.
You can just drop-in and see us!

There is also a wealth of information on our website, or to contact us, please email us via our website

Advice line: 0800 144 88 48
Citizens Advice North Hertfordshire & District – Royston

Local charity, available to all, offering free confidential help and support

In Royston, we are at the Town Hall on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9.30am to 12noon.
You can just drop-in and see us!

There is also a wealth of information on our website, or to contact us, please email us via our website

We are also at Melbourn Community Hub on a Wednesday morning from 9.30am to 11.30am.
For appointments contact our Specialist Adviser on 07469 517912.
Please leave your name, contact details and a brief outline of the issue.

 

National Advice line number: 0800 144 88 48

Mondays 7.40pm to 8.40pm:  Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston SG8 5PT

Tuesdays 7-8pm: Great Hormead

Thursdays 7-8pm: Shepreth

 

Community Pavilion and Recreation Grounds, Melbourn

Please visit our website for all booking details

Community Wellbeing North Herts

Offering opportunities to join in with free or low cost activities in Royston to improve and support your physical and emotional health and wellbeing.

Opportunities include strength and balance, seated exercise, creative opportunities such as flower arranging, cake decorating and craft, cookery and food education, employment support and digital advice.

01462 474111

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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