Mobile role play City for the under 6’s to explore and enjoy
Second Wednesday each month 9.15 - 10.30am and 10.50 - 12.05pm
Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston SG8 5PT
Little Ruggers provides Rugby Based Sports Classes for Girls and Boys aged 2-8 years across Herts, Beds and Cambs.
Saturday Classes - Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston
Puma class (2-3.5 years) – 8:00am – 8:45am.
Jaguar class (3.5-5 years) – 8:55am – 9:40am.
Lion class (5-8 years) – 9:50am – 10:35am.
Puma class (2-3.5 years) – 10:45am – 11.30am.
Jaguar class (3.5-5 years) – 11:40am – 12:25pm.
For any children below school age and their carers.
Free entry.
Fridays, 9.30 - 11am.
Royston Evangelical Church, York Way, Royston SG8 5HJ
Musical movement and dance classes for babies, toddlers and young children, with Nicole
Monday and Friday
Minis- 9:30am
Dance & Learn 10:20am
Babies- 11:20am
Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston SG8 5PT
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
Dave Rance’s 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
So why not come along to savour the atmosphere as well as the Bull’s renowned eats and drinks? Hot jazz 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 Acting Secretary, Reg Hounsell, on 01763 241805 or by email to regroystonu3a@gmail.com
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 fun informal singing and voice coaching workshop with choir leader Linda Bance will be held on Thursdays. 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
Wednesdays 6 - 7pm (course - check website for dates)
Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston SG8 5PT
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. Royston Museum, 5 Lower King Street, Royston SG8 5AL
An opportunity to meet and get together with other Quilters. First Tuesday monthly 7.30pm - 9.30pm (Heritage Hall, Royston Town Hall)
A fundraising organisation, organising street collections & manning stalls.
Meet at Royston Environs
Monday evenings, bi-monthly.
Rotary Club of Royston
We meet weekly for fun and fellowship, but we also make a serious contribution to our community – locally, nationally and internationally. Kite Festival, Youth Makes Music, Technology Tournament, and Swimathon, Polio Plus – all that’s us! We’re part of the worldwide Rotary movement.
We welcome new membership enquiries from both men and women.
We meet most Tuesdays, at 6.45pm.
Royston Golf Club, Baldock Road, Royston, Herts., SG8 5BG
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
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.
The Society has produced numerous books which may be bought at meetings, at the Royston Museum & Art Gallery and in the Cave Shop.
There is a coach outing in June every year. The Society is also responsible for the opening of Royston Cave
First Thursday monthly (Oct - Apr), 8pm (Second Thursday in May)
Town Hall, Royston SG8 7DA
Society for people with learning difficulties and their carers. New members welcome. Various events and trips run throughout the year, please see our website or get in contact for more information.
Tuesday Club is held every fourth Tuesday in the month, 6:30-8:30pm, in the Harris Room at Coombes Community Centre in Royston
or Linda Hall on 07767 847796 - Lindaj42@live.co.uk
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
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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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.