Musical movement and dance classes for babies, toddlers and young children, with Nicole
Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston SG8 5PT
Please contact us for latest class times and sessions.
Luna Animal Rescue does not have a centre where you can go to, as all of our animals are in foster homes with their foster carers.
This way they live in family environments which is less stressful on the pets and presents them in a more natural manner than dogs kept in kennels may be.
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.
Sessions throughout the week – see website for details.
Located at Melbourn Sports Centre with sessions around the local area.
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
The 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(Pay on the door)
So why not come along to savour the atmosphere as well as the Bull’s renowned eats and drinks? Hot jazz is 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 and local villages. Information and support in pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
Baby Cafe on Fridays 10.00am-12 noon at the Old Bull Inn, Royston, which includes free breastfeeding support
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 us
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
Free tutoring in English and Maths for students who are struggling at school.
For families who receive Free School Meals.
Located at The Old Schoolhouse, 4 Market Hill, Royston, SG8 9JL
Tuesdays and Thursdays
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
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.
A fundraising organisation, organising street collections & manning stalls.
Meet at Royston Environs
Monday evenings, bi-monthly.
If you can spare a couple of hours occasionally to support with our events and collections, new volunteers are always welcome.
Visit RNLI.org/volroles
The club meets for fun and fellowship, while making a serious contribution to the community – locally, nationally and internationally.
Charity funding for Children in Need and Lend With Care, the Royston Swimathon, Polio Plus, the Memory Café (where those suffering memory loss and their carers meet monthly) – they are only a few of the things we do as part of the worldwide Rotary movement!
The club meets most Tuesdays, at 6.45pm, Royston Golf Club, Baldock Road, Royston SG8 5BG and welcomes new membership enquiries from both men and women.
Contact us to find out more, via our website, the form below or calling us.
The Royston Branch of the Royal British Legion is the Charity branch of the RBL and has been present in the Town of Royston since 1927
Mill Road, Royston SG8 7AE
Royston Service and ex-service and non-service are welcome to meetings/socials.
Meet on the first Tues every month
Eternit Sports & Social Club
Whaddon Road, ROYSTON, SG8 5RL
Track Running Days, informal workshops, talks and presentations. New members welcome on the first Sunday of month from April - October.
Track running days - 1st Sunday monthly
Club nights - 2nd Wednesday monthly
Club site behind Meldreth Manor School, Fenny Lane, Meldreth, SG8 6LG
A representative group for businesses in Royston and the surrounding area who wish to increase the commercial prosperity of the town and its members.
Regular informal business networking events, including Coffee & Connect - which meet on the 3rd Friday of the month.
For more details visit the Royston Chamber of Commerce website & FB page.
RDCT provide an essential service to people in Royston and the surrounding area who are unable to drive themselves or use public transport due to age, frailty, impaired mobility, or do not have the use of a car to get to health appointments, day centres and social trips. We offer low cost door-to-door transport by car and mini-bus and MPV, both of which are adapted to take wheelchairs.
RDCT is a registered charity who rely on funding from local government but also from donations from local businesses and the general public. Please get in touch if you are willing and able to offer support, or if you would like to be a volunteer driver.
Office hours 9am - 3pm Monday - Friday.
Historical talks of the local area and beyond.
The Society has produced numerous books which may be bought from Bow Books, Angel Pavement, Royston or by orders directly from our website.
There is a coach outing in June every year.
We meet at the Town Hall, Royston, SG8 7DA, on the first Thursday of the month from October – May at 8 pm
A regular meeting point for retired professionals and businessmen, often with a Guest Speaker.
Meeting on the Second Thursday of every month , 12.30pm for 1pm.
Royston Golf Club, Baldock Road, Royston SG8 5BG
Organises twinning trips to and visits from our twin towns of La Loupe (France), Großalmerode (Germany) and Villanueva de la Cañada (Spain) as well as social events such as boules, quiz night, dinners.
Garden Members who don't have an allotment are welcome at £5 a year.
Club-house on site. Shop available for both Allotment and Garden members to purchase their gardening needs. We also have an Open Day annually for the public to view the site first hand.
Coombes Hole, Green Street, Royston.
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.
Outdoor bowling between April & Sept for ages of 12 years and over.
Green Drift, Royston SG8 5BX
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.
Simply find what you’re looking for by using the drop-down menus above, or the main search bar.
We also publish our “What’s On…” events calendar and a calendar of clubs and society meetings, along with our regular articles.
Need to make an update or add your organisation to our Directory? Please contact The Listing using this form
Visit the Children and Families Directory for services, activities and events.