Service and Social

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

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 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!

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
Community Support for Dementia

Community Support for Dementia is a voluntary group working to support those 'living with dementia', their personal carers, family members and friends. With knowledge through personal experience we truly understand how important it is for social interaction and stimulation during this difficult time.

We hold a monthly Memory Cafe (Saturdays),  a monthly Dementia Sing-Along (Fridays) at Meldreth Village Hall, and other dementia friendly activities. All our events offer a safe and inclusive space, giving carers the opportunity to relax and share experiences with other carers and for their loved ones 'living with dementia' to engage in activities such as:-  music, singing, dancing, crafts, puzzles, pet therapy and much more.  If you would like to join us, please contact either

For more details or to book, contact: Davina: davinabiswell@gmail.com) or Stephanie: stephanie@traykyps.com

Davina: 07961 574104 / Stephanie 07710 198299
Crossroads Care

Our aim is to provide quality support services to Family Carers and those people they care for. We aim to provide a one stop shop for all the support that carers require. From advice and information to practical support such as respite care, homecare and volunteer service

01462 455578

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.

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Visit the Children and Families Directory for services, activities and events.