A national activity club for men & women with local groups: Cambridge; Essex and Hertfordshire. Walks of moderate length take place once a month. Come along and make new friends and enjoy some healthy exercise.
A voluntary group working alongside the Conservators of Therfield Heath and Greens to promote and encourage the use of, and access to, Therfield Heath, including organising events, raising awareness of the related bye laws and regulations and encouraging conservation protection, and improvement of the natural environment, and improved facilities for the users.
Visit our website for membership details and upcoming events
Monthly Guided Walks from various locations in Hertfordshire
The Hertfordshire Way is a 195 mile waymarked long distance footpath. Starting in Royston the route goes west to Tring, south to King’s Langley before turning east to Cuffley and Bishop’s Stortford returning north to Royston. It takes in St Albans, Hertford and many delightful towns and villages along the way. Guide book The Hertfordshire Way.
We are a friendly group of French learners and native speakers who get together to speak French in a relaxed environment.
We meet on the last Wednesday of every month in a bar in the centre of Royston for a drink and chat. Every level of French is welcome (but no under 18s, sorry)!
We meet at 7:30pm, but feel free to turn up later if it suits you.
We will have a reserved table with a meetup sign so that we are easy to find (or just ask at the bar).
The event is free, but please register for it on Eventbrite and follow "Royston Social Groups" for updates and upcoming events.
What does Freemasons do? Freemasons Lodge was set up in 1878 – masonic fraternity practicing historic ceremonies and traditions. Freemasonry helps to improve oneself and build respect and empathy for others. Offers peer support and moral guidance to its members, and supports local charities, causes & community initiatives.
Who are the key people in the organisation? Matt Humphries; Lodge Membership Officer
Who is the group aim for? Adult males of any background, faith or culture.
Where you are based, when you are open, or when do you meet? Temple Bar Lodge meets for practice and social gatherings every Tuesday evening at the Royal Masonic Hall, 2 Jepps Ln, Royston SG8 9AP
We hold formal masonic meetings 4 times a year and our members have the opportunity to visit and attend social networking events & formal meetings at other lodges across the country.
Tell us about any fundraising? We select a chosen charity each year to support financially and provide ad-hoc donations to good causes and initiatives in our area. Family events, such as our annual hog roast or charity galas have also raised thousands of pounds for good causes in the past.
Do you have any news of upcoming events? We are an old and established lodge who will soon celebrate its 150th birthday! We run regular events for our members and their families throughout the year, including formal dinners, Charity Galas, Ladies nights and social outings!
Any other messages that you wish to get across? “The secret of Masonry, like the secret of life, can be known only by those who seek it, serve it and live it”
How can someone become a member / use your services / get involved?
If you would like to enquire about membership or visit the lodge for an informal chat and tour, please contact the membership officer via the form below
Free Cakes for Kids Royston, Herts: we are a community service for families in Royston and the surrounding area who may find it difficult to provide a birthday cake for their child.
We meet on the last Sunday of every month at a pub in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire or Cambridgeshire.
We walk a circular route back to the same pub for a well-deserved Sunday lunch.
The group has weekends away during the year with longer stays in the summer.
We also meet on Christmas Day and New Years Day for group members who would like company.
We have a Facebook page for members to chat together and check walk venues.
Table tennis for adults aged 21 years and over and their friends. Non league.
Wednesday evenings (September to May only), 7.30 - 9.30pm.
Market Hill Rooms, Fish Hill, Royston, SG8 9JL
Led by Alison Clark, First Friends is open to children from newborn to 4 years old and their parents or carers. It runs every Friday during term time from 9am to 11am.
At First Friends, we aim to provide a safe, friendly, welcoming, happy, and fun environment for young children and those caring for them. During sessions a range of activities is available and we aim to provide a service for young children and their families, offering friendship and support.
Royston Methodist Church, Queens Rd, Royston, SG8 7AU
Using the Museum as inspiration, learn techniques and create artwork.
Tea, coffee and materials provided. All abilities welcome.
First Tuesday of the month, 2pm to 4pmCost: £5 per person
Royston Museum, 5 Lower King Street, Royston, SG8 5AL
Website:
Contact: hello@roystonmuseum.org.uk
Crochet workshop for kids aged between 10-16 - come and learn the basics to get you started!
Hosted by No.3 Royston, held at Market Hill Rooms on select dates.
Taught by crochet teacher Georgina, who is fully DBS checked. All materials provided.
£15
For more information and to book visit No.3 Royston – 3 Melbourn Street, Royston SG8 7BP or visit and book online
Organising Royston Arts Festival and supporting local arts throughout the year.
Visit our website for the latest art events throughout the month, and look out for Royston Arts Festival which takes place at the end of September.
Town Hall, Royston, SG8 7DA
Royston's amateur drama group, performing since the 1940s and open to new members aged 18+ - no previous experience needed! Occasional meetings and play reading groups as advertised.
Mondays 7.40pm to 8.40pm: Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston SG8 5PT
Tuesdays 7-8pm: Great Hormead
Thursdays 7-8pm: Shepreth
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.
Various services
Melbourn Road, Royston, Herts
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.
Local charity supporting physically disabled people to live independently in their own homes.
Loans, grants, practical help & guidance can be provided.
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!
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
Royston & District fundraising group.
Four times per year.
The Heath, Royston, SG8 5BG
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.
A charity for the benefit of the inhabitants of Royston, Herts within a 2 mile radius from the Parish Church of St John The Baptist.
All applications to Tees Law, John Street, Royston, SG8 9BE

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