Service and Social

Wise Local Crafters Group

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

 

Please contact Julie on 07772 738 913
WI Royston Evening Group

2nd Thursday every month 19:30-21:30 at The Heritage Hall (Royston Town Hall), Melbourn St, Royston, SG8 7DA.

We are an extremely new group and new members are very welcome.

In addition to the main programme members can join additional social clubs throughout the month including Book Clubs, Brunch, Games, Walking, and more!

Weekly Wellbeing Hub

Weekly drop-in Wellbeing Hub

Garden House Hospice Care and Compassionate Neighbours Wellbeing Hub now every Tuesday morning in Royston.

The Wellbeing Hub provides a welcoming, friendly space for people to come along for a cup of tea and a chat, talk to and be listened to by one of our team members, gain information about our therapies and support services, feel more in control and live life to its greatest potential. We also provide a seated exercise class each week for all abilities.

These sessions are free, no booking necessary just pop along!  Free parking on site and transport available on request.

Contact Ian on 07485 027596 to find out more.

Every Tuesday 10:30am – 12:30pm at Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston, SG8 5PT.

Contact Ian on 07485 027596
University Of The Third Age U3A (Melbourn & District)

More than 25 activity & learning groups. Monthly meeting with guest speaker every third Wednesday monthly (except December) at 2.30 for a 3pm start at Melbourn Village College. From January 2024 they are in the new venue of Melbourn Science Park SG8 6EE

Tuesday Chatter

Drop in for a chat; make new friends over tea, biscuits and various activities

Last Tuesday of the month, 2-3.30pm

FREE – Donations welcome

Royston Library, Market Hill, Royston SG8 9JN

The first Wednesday of the month, 10am - 12noon.

Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston SG8 5PT

Jean Green, 01763 249886

Meet 7:30pm on the 3rd Thursday of each month at Guilden Morden Village Hall

 

Contact - Joyce on 01763 852087 

A social group with many activities -bingo, bring and buy, tombolas, days out, lunch outings.

Thursdays, 2pm - 4pm.

Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston  SG8 5PT

Joe Cockram, 01763 242878
The Carers in Herts Support Group

Our Carer Support Hubs allow you to meet with other carers, share information, support each other and chat over a cuppa.

A Carer Support Advisor will be joining us to talk about the different respite options available to carers. They will also be able to offer 1-1 support for any questions you may have concerning your caring role.

All carers welcome to meet other carers for a cup of coffee/tea and Biscuits

Meet in the Royston Town Hall the first Thursday of the month from 10.30am-12.30pm.

 

Contact Jean 07715 275918 or 01763 249886
Temporary Banking Hub

Located in the annexe at the back of Royston Town Hall, SG8 7DA,  which already houses the Citizens’ Advice Bureau

Organised by Cash Access UK

Open five days per week

Offering a counter service where customers of all major banks can carry out regular cash transactions and such facilities as paying utility bills.

There will also be a community banker service where customers can discuss more complicated issues with their bank.
Monday: Santander
Tuesday: NatWest
Wednesday: Barclays
Thursday: HSBC
Friday: Lloyds

In aid of St Mary’s restoration fund meeting every Sunday 2:30-5pm until the end of October then Ashwell Museum take on exactly the same slot until mid-April. Sunday afternoon teas are held all year round in The Parish Room Swan Str, Ashwell, with two groups keeping it going in order to raise funds for their separate organisations.

01462 743922
SSAFA

Lifelong support for our armed forces

Our volunteers should be available to answer your calls and emails between: Monday to Friday - 9.00 - 17.00

At other times please leave a message or send an email and someone will get back to you soon.

0204 566 9129
Royston WI (AM)

The modern face of the WI. A group of friendly ladies invite you to join them for speakers, coffee mornings, outings, fun and friendship.
Make time for yourself.
Second Wednesday monthly, 9.45am for coffee, 10.30am start.
Market Hill Rooms, Fish Hill, Royston  SG8 7JL

Pat Morritt 01763 661627
Royston U3A (University of the Third Age)

Royston U3A's constantly growing range of group activities offers members the opportunity to make new friends, discover new interests and activities they never had time for before.

Royston U3A has over 400 members and if you are semi-retired or retired you are very welcome to join.

Monthly meetings with a visiting guest speaker are held on the last Tuesday of the month, 2pm.

Hardwicke Hall at Royston Town Hall Melbourn Street, Royston SG8 7DA

Jackie Gellert 01763 248097
Royston Speak Out Club

Royston Speak Out Club

Affiliated with the Stroke Association.

Support with communication, activities and outings.

Our Club has flourished in Royston for over 30 years. We are a very happy and active group where, people who have suffered a stroke, can get together, in a social setting, and enjoy sessions of quizzes, arts and crafts and special outings. New members will be very welcome.

Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston SG8 5PT

The group meet every Thursday 10am to 12.15pm

07591 973363
Royston Round Table

A community organisation for men aged 18 to 45. Social activities such as HGV driving, Indoor Skydiving, laser warfare, zorb football, banger rally. Support the local community raising funds and organising events such as Father Christmas sleigh, Music Festivals and more. New members welcome.

Royston Rotary Memory Café

Meets every second Wednesday of the month, providing support to folks with memory loss and their carers.

Enjoy friendship, fun and games

10am to 12noon at Coombes Community Centre, Royston

Details from David Izod, 07875 909731
Royston Repair Café

Repair Cafés are quarterly events to which owners of broken household items come for a free assessment and, hopefully, a free fix by a volunteer repairer.

The Royston Repair Cafe happens quarterly (in February, May, August and November) at Coombes Community Centre.

Advance booking is essential.

07962 157589

A friendly social group for all registered childminders, activities, stories, singing, juice and biscuits.

Every Monday, 9.15-11.15am.

In the Guide HQ, Garden Walk, Royston SG8 7HP

Samantha Treharne, 07796 260629
Royston Parkinson’s Cafe

Come and join us for a cuppa and a chat. Our friendly group meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 10.30am. New members are welcome, get in touch with Jean for further information.

Parking is available, Tea or coffee and biscuits are provided at a cost of £3.00

There are a few steps in the pub to get to our dedicated area.
Monthly on the last Tuesday, 10.30 until 11.30am
The Old Bull Inn Royston, 56 High Street, Royston SG8 9AW

Jean Green 01763 249886
Royston Meridian WI

The WI Vision

To create a world where women come together to learn, share skills and work together to become active citizens, influencing change to improve lives in their local, national and global communities. The WI is based on the ideals of fellowship, truth, tolerance and justice.
All welcome Second Thursday monthly, 1.45pm to 4pm. Heritage Hall, ROYSTON Town Hall, SG8 7DA.

President Jean Emes 01763 245958
Royston Liberal Democrats

Lib Dem Coffee morning - 10:30-12noon 3rd Saturday of the month, Old Bull Inn Royston

07774 730992

Open to all ladies, new members welcome. £16 per meeting which includes 2 course lunch and tea and coffee.

Second Monday of the month from 12.30pm - 3pm.

Royston Heath Sports Club, The Heath, Royston SG8 5BG

Mrs Sandra Shepperd, 01763 245604
Royston Italian Meetup Group

We are a friendly group of Italian learners and native speakers who live in and around Royston and get together to speak in Italian in a relaxed environment.
We usually meet at Banyers House at 7pm once a month.  Come and join us! £2 contribution per person

Royston International Group

This group is for everyone looking to expand their social circle and make international friends! - all nationalities (including UK) and all ages are welcome!

We host a fun and friendly INTERNATIONAL PARTY every second Wednesday of each month from 7.30pm at Banyers House.

Just come along for a couple of drinks and a chat. Meet interesting people from all different backgrounds and cultures, have a glass (or a few) of wine or beer, or a coffee/tea, and share experiences, stories, cultures, & languages, or simply enjoy a good laugh and conversation with like-minded people. See you soon! £2 contribution per person

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.

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