Clubs & Societies



Mondays 10.45am to 11.45am and Fridays 9.20am to 10.20am
Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston SG8 5PT

Youth social event

Calling all 13-17 year olds in Royston!

Free to attend, with music, games, food and drinks. Bring your friends or come solo, and parents, please let your teens know!

Meeting last Saturday of the month, 7-9.30pm

At: The Old Schoolhouse Royston4 Market Hill, Royston SG8 9JL

 

 

Young at Heart Club – Age UK Hertfordshire

Young at Heart Club, hosted by Age UK Hertfordshire, offer you a chance to socialise, enjoy a two-course lunch, build new friendships and take part in various activities.

Your local club is held at Queensway Communal Lounge, Queensway, Royston, SG8 7AW

Every Wednesday 10am-2.30pm

Weekly charge: £12 or £18.50 with return transport

For more information, call 07903 432 146
Year 10 Summer School – GCSE Saturday School Sessions

Bespoke English, maths and science lessons tailored to your child's needs.

Small groups of students (Max 10)

Subject specialist professional teachers

All staff have enhanced full DBS with barred lists

Fun and engaging interactive lessons

Hitchin Boys School, Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, SG5 1JB

North Herts College Stevenage Campus - Monkswood Way, Stevenage SG1 1LA

WhatsAp: 07599 442 644

King's Bush Farm
Godmanchester
Cambs
PE29 2NH

0300 303 9333
WomenSing

WomenSing is an all female community Choir set up to encourage all singers no matter what level to join together and sing.

No previous experience needed

Every Weds. 7.30-9.30pm

Coombes Community Centre Burns Road. Royston SG8 5PT

07753 636443
Wise Local Crafters Group

A fresh new group for all things Arts and Crafts! Sessions cost £3 and include a cup of freshly brewed coffee from local supplier Hot Numbers as well as Tea.

Other refreshments will be available to purchase. A group for a social chat, to share inspiration, encouragement, and a place to bring along your projects to work on. Please feel free to come along to socialise and chat!

Meeting every Thursday at Eternit Sports & Social Club, Whaddon Road, Meldreth. Lots of free parking and fully accessible facilities.

Pop in anytime from 10.30am until 3.30pm

 

Please contact Julie on 07772 738 913
WI Royston Evening Group

2nd Thursday every month 19:30-21:30 at The Heritage Hall (Royston Town Hall), Melbourn St, Royston, SG8 7DA.

We are an extremely new group and new members are very welcome.

In addition to the main programme members can join additional social clubs throughout the month including Book Clubs, Brunch, Games, Walking, and more!

Wimpole Estate Parkrun

Free, friendly community event every Saturday, 9-10am.

(£2 for parking, free for National Trust members.)

Run, jog or walk around our 5k course or come along to volunteer.

Everyone is welcome!

Wimpole Estate, Arrington, SG8 0BW

This is a local charity to help students at college and to give assistance to local poor. All applicants must be resident in Royston.

To apply, contact the clerk Mr D Jordan by phone 01763 241048 or post 2 Heathfield, Royston, Herts, SG8 5BW.

Contact the Clerk to the Trustees, 01763 241048
WIBN Cambridgeshire

The Women in Business Network (WIBN) - The monthly meetings take place on the first Tuesday of the month 10am-12noon, at Stapleford Granary CB22 5BP. Providing a regular platform for networking, collaboration, and professional growth. WIBN South West Cambridgeshire will bring together businesswomen from a wide variety of different professions whether they are employed or business owners.

You don’t need to be an experienced networker - anyone keen to meet others and support the development of each other's business in a safe and supportive environment will be most welcome.

Why Join WIBN?

Connect: Meet like-minded women who are passionate about business and professional development.

Learn: Gain valuable insights from guest speakers and peer discussions.

Grow: Expand your network and discover new opportunities for personal and business growth.

Whether you're an established business owner, a budding entrepreneur, or a professional looking to expand your network, WIBN Cambridge welcomes you.

To find out more and to register visit: bit.ly/WIBNSouthWest or contact Amy Wilkes on 07516 092698 or email amy.wilkes@wibn.co.uk

Amy Wilkes at 07516 092698

Hall for Hire in Whaddon.

Please visit the website for booking terms and rates.

Wednesday Club

For children in Reception - Year 4 (6pm - 7.15pm) and Year 4 - Year 8 (7.30pm - 8.30pm).

Weekly, Wednesdays.

Royston Evangelical Church, York Way, Royston SG8 5HJ

07999 538961
Upper Cam Bird Ringing Group (UCRG)

We catch and ring birds on behalf of the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) and all the biometric data we measure is submitted to their National Database to study demographic aspects such as breeding success, winter survival rates, population changes, changes in migration routes etc.

We perform the ringing sessions at 8 sites located in NE Hertfordshire, South Cambridgeshire and NW Essex (situated between Royston and Saffron Walden).

When running sessions, we meet at dawn on any day of the week (mostly weekdays) when the weather is suitable (low winds and no rain) and run the sessions for 4 - 6 hours depending on catching rates.

We aim to do 2 - 3 sessions per week as weather conditions allow.

If you are interested and would like more information or would like to come on a “taster “session to see what we do, then please contact Ken

Ken, 07411 146047
University Of The Third Age U3A (Melbourn & District)

More than 25 activity & learning groups. Monthly meeting with guest speaker every third Wednesday monthly (except December) at 2.30 for a 3pm start at Melbourn Village College. From January 2024 they are in the new venue of Melbourn Science Park SG8 6EE

Unicorn Folk – Supporting Folk Music in the UK

Promoting folk music for the sake of fans and musicians alike. Run as a not-for-profit.

Tuesday Chatter

Drop in for a chat; make new friends over tea, biscuits and various activities

Last Tuesday of the month, 2-3.30pm

FREE – Donations welcome

Royston Library, Market Hill, Royston SG8 9JN

Trinity Life Church, Royston

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

 

 

01763 230350
Town Hall and Market Hill Rooms

Available for hire.

Town Hall and Market Hill Rooms contact for more details.

01763 245484
Tots in Church – St John the Baptist

A fun, social and supportive group that warmly welcomes pre-school age children and their carers. Toys, craft activities, messy play, snacks, music and stories.

Thursday Term time, 9-11 am St John the Baptist Church

Tots & Co

Free drop in, have a chat and a cuppa while the youngsters play!

Meets The Old Schoolhouse Royston4 Market Hill, Royston SG8 9JL

Wednesdays, every 2 weeks, 10.45am-1pm

 

Together Group in Royston

Memory Support Hertfordshire & Alzheimer's Society's Together Activity Group.

For people living with dementia or those worried about their memory, to come along with a family member, close friend or carer. Enjoy a variety or activities: games, arts & crafts, chair-based movement to music, entertainment. Information & advice also available.

Meeting on the third and fourth Thursday of each month 10am - 12pm.

Royston Town Hall, The Heritage HallRoyston Town Hall, Melbourn St, Royston SG8 7DA

 

01279 427 522
Toddler Plus – Melbourn Baptist Church

Crafts, Singing, Outside Play, Bible Stories, Drinks and Biscuits

£1 per family

Tuesdays 10-12 (term time)

Available for hire in daytime or evenings. Facilities include sound system, chairs, tables, fully equipped kitchen, stage area, committee room, toilets and parking.

Thriplow Village Hall
Middle Street
Thriplow
Cambs
SG8 7RD

01223 839546
Thriplow Daffodil Weekend & Country Fair

Join us for two days of fun activities for all the family and amble through over 100 stalls to find that something special. Check out the blacksmiths at work in the Smithy and be entertained by the merry Morris dancers. Then recharge at Taste of Thriplow for street food and beer or enjoy hot drinks and homemade cake at our Village Tearooms. With live music being played all around the village it’s the perfect place to get some springtime cheer.

 

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