Service and Social

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
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
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!

Chatty Cafe at Bassingbourn United Reformed Church

Here is somewhere in the village of Bassingbourn offering free refreshments and a good old chat about all kinds of things that people love to talk about.

We are also the Hub for Cambridgeshire ACRE on these days and can point you in the direction of where to get all kinds of assistance with GP surgery hours, pension/credit advice and help, bus timetables and anything that helps everyone to live well in Bassingbourn and the surrounding villages.

Please pop in to see us on a Thursday afternoon, you will always get a warm welcome and a cuppa and a chat.

Bassingbourn United Reformed Church, SG8 5NJ

To find out more contact Barbara Isherwood on 07974 694 664

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
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

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

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