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
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
Does your child love to sing?
All are welcome, aged 6-13. No experience or audition necessary.
Refreshments included for both children and grown-ups.
Led by our Minister of Music, Alexander Trigg.
Every Sunday, 11.45am - 12.30pm
St John the Baptist Church, Melbourn Street, Royston
Classes for all ages. Mini Movers (18 months - 3 years), Freestyle Disco, Street Dance & Hip Hop, Ballroom & Latin American, Rock & Roll, Lyrical, Ballet, Vocal Coaching, Musical Theatre, Modern, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary and Commercial.
Various days and times, visit website for timetable.
Studios 2 and 3, Lumen Road Industrial Estate, Royston, Herts SG8 7AG
To find out more: www.stephaniepriordance.co.uk
Directing, Producing, Acting, Stage Managing, Sound and Lights, Making Scenery, Musical Direction & having fun!
Drop in, have a cuppa & try some crafts. Supplies provided or bring your own. Crafts inc card making, rock painting & tye dying.
A donation of £2 to cover costs.
Meet every Saturday 1-4pm at Litlington Congregational Church, Meeting Lane, Litlington, Royston SG8 0QF
The monthly Standon Embroidery Group is seeking new members as it has several vacancies. The group meets on the second Tuesday of the month in Standon Village Hall, 2-4pm under the expert tutor Julie Walsby. £7 per person per month which includes the cost of hiring the hall. Pop along and learn the art of hand embroidery.
For further information contact Barbara: robertnorris591@btinternet.com
Fully equipped dance studios. Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Streetdance, Lyrical, Drama, Musical Theatre, Singing. Boys only classes. BTDA and ISTD grades & vocational exams. All ages and abilities Monday - Thursday, Saturdays Stage Right Studios, Lumen Road, Royston SG8 7AF
Stories for under 8s, come and have a listen for free (donations welcome).
Last Saturday of the month. 2.00pm Royston Library, Market Hill, Royston SG8 9JN
0300 123 4049
Informal, friendly and supportive group of writers, meeting once a month to write and share feedback.
Meetings are usually on the third Thursday of each month at various venues including Royston Town Hall and Bow Books - see website for current programme
Brass Band weekly rehearsals.
Activities including competitions, concerts, summer fetes, parks.
Any age and ability welcome. Development band rehearsals for beginners/learners of any age on Tuesdays.
Tuesdays 7-8pm for Development Band.
Thursdays, 7.30-9.30pm.
Tannery Drift, Royston, SG8 5DE
The Society is a friendly club based in Royston, Hertfordshire
We have people of all skill levels that are very willing to share what they know and encourage people to get involved.
New members always welcome.
Thursday evenings, 7.30pm - 10pm.
Icknield Walk School, Poplar Close, Royston, SG8 7EZ.
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
All kinds of acoustic music.
Check the website for Showcase & Concert listings.
Concerts on the last Friday of every month, Showcase nights on the second Friday of every month.
The Royston Royal British Legion, Mill Rd, Royston SG8 7AE
A fun and relaxed choir, singing two-part pop, musical theatre and jazz songs.
No experience needed, beginners welcome!
Market Hill Rooms, Royston
Mondays 7-8pm
Very friendly choir with range of ability and age. New members always welcome.
No audition just contact the chair or secretary (details on website) to arrange coming along to a rehearsal to ’try it out'.
A wide repertoire of music from all centuries.
Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays, 7.45pm - 9.45pm.
St John the Baptist (Parish Church), Royston, SG8 7BP
Two painting sessions monthly in a sociable atmosphere (first and third Tuesdays, except August and third Tues of December), 2.00-4.00pm in Market Hill Rooms, Fish Hill, Royston, SG8 9DW.
Nine professional art demonstrations in various media (second Friday evening each month except August, September and December) in Market Hill Rooms - see The Listing for details.
Also three exhibitions a year (one open and two members-only).
Guests welcome at all meetings (£4 at door).
See website for more information and joining instructions.
A chance to catch up with your sewing (Un-Finished Objects (UFOs) and an opportunity to meet other quilters. Meeting on the first Tuesday of the month at Royston Market Hill Rooms, Fish Hill, SG8 9LB. 7.30-9.30pm. All welcome. Refreshments available.
Printing Workshop At Royston Museum
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. Fortnightly, Tuesday mornings 10am-12noon. Royston Museum, 5 Lower King Street, Royston SG8 5AL
Phoenix Chorus are a premiere barbershop chorus based in Biggleswade. We sing and perform 4-part close-harmony songs with a sprinkling of dance and pizazz!! We love to sing in the community but our passion lies in competition and we’re proud to have represented our association and our country everywhere from Sheffield to Hawaii!!
Formed almost 50 years ago, we’re a group of female performers who welcome new members with open arms and minds.
We rehearse at Stratton School, Biggleswade, Tuesdays 7.30pm.
Come and visit, you’ll be very welcome
Contact us via the form below or call Fiona
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
ParkinSing will be alternating with other sessions which will include activities and speakers to help you live well with Parkinson's.
Heritage Hall, Royston Town Hall
Every Thursday 10.30am-12noon
The Orwell Singers are a very enthusiastic and fun choir that welcomes everyone, with no audition being required.
We hold local concerts three times a year, with a variety of music styles from light hearted to classical.
Our new Musical Director Geoff Page has quickly settled in and is a gifted musician, choir master and composer. He has introduced the choir to musical pastures new, including some of his own compositions.
We meet at 7.30 pm on Mondays, at Barrington Village Hall, with Spring, Summer and Christmas terms.
Our website address below gives more background information and what’s in store for our next concert.
Orwell Film Club meet 10 times a year on the 4th Thursday of every month (except August and December) in Orwell Village Hall at 7 for 7.30pm.
Membership is £3 per annum and entrance £5 per visit.
Orwell Village Hall, 36 High St, Orwell, Royston SG8 5QN
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
‘Make music with us in 2025’
We offer lessons for all ages in:
- Singing
- Piano & Keys
- Music Production
- Guitar
Book a free taster session with us.
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