https://www.creativehertfordshire.com/listings/events/?archive=1&user=6014&view=rss Sat, 28 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/small-world-meera-syal/ A rare chance to hear multi-talented Meera Syal talk about her life and work as part of Royston Arts Festival (followed by a Q&A and book-signing). Meera Syal rose to prominence in 'Goodness Gracious Me' and 'The Kuma... Fri, 27 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/clare-hammond-musical-tour/ Pianist Clare Hammond has devised this special programme for Royston Arts Festival that takes us on a musical tour from Austria to Argentina and from Russia to Germany. Acclaimed by The Daily Telegraph as a musician o... Fri, 23 May 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/megson-melody-causton/ Simply brilliant! - The Sunday Express. Megson return to play their home-turf after a brilliant performance in the 2012 festival. Three times nominated for the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and winners of three Spiral Eart... Fri, 09 May 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/voluntary-arts-week-royston-folk-club/ Come and listen to local musicians and singers introducing new songs, instruments and collaborations in our monthly ‘showcase’. £4 (£2 for under 25s) 7-11pm The Old Bull Inn, High Street, Royston SG8 9AW Want to find o... Mon, 12 May 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/voluntary-arts-week-singing-aloud/ Singing Aloud We sing pop, folk, gospel, world songs - all in beautiful harmony parts. Everything taught by ear (no need to read music), no auditions. Just come along and have some fun. £3 for a trial session (usual co... Tue, 13 May 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/voluntary-arts-week-royston-choral-society/ Royston Choral Society Join us rehearsing light hearted music in preparation for a last night of the proms concert in July. FREE. 8-10pm St John’s Parish Church, Melbourn Street, Royston SG8 9LG Want to find out more... Wed, 14 May 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/voluntary-arts-week-knit-barley/ Knit Barley A knitting group for all abilities (including beginners). Bring your knitting project, come and learn to knit or just socialise with knitters! We normally meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the mon... Thu, 15 May 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/voluntary-arts-week-knitting-at-the-museum/ Come along and knit at the museum. All abilities, including beginners, welcome. Bring your own project or come for some inspiration. FREE (tea and coffee provided). 10.30am-12noon Thu, 15 May 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/voluntary-arts-week-royston-town-band/ This rehearsal is open to all ages and most abilities...come and join in or just listen! The music will be from the band's usual repertoire. Bring your own instrument (some instruments may be available...please email in ... Thu, 15 May 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/voluntary-arts-week-royston-writers-circle/ This is one of our ‘write beforehand’ sessions. Members will bring a piece to read out, based on one of the following titles: ‘Pills, pastes and portions’, ‘Mist, Murk and Monday morning’ or ‘Whistle while you work’. Co... Sat, 17 May 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/voluntary-arts-week-knit-giggle/ This is the chance for all the young knitters in Royston to come and knit at the museum. Bring your own project or if you would like to come along to learn, please let us know in advance. FREE. 2pm Royston Museum, 5 Lo... Sat, 27 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/creative-royston-who-s-alison-balsom/ 'Her playing is breathtaking…listening to it is nothing less than a life-enhancing experience.' BBC Music Magazine Fresh from her second concert at the Hollywood Bowl, Royston's favourite musical hero returns to the s... Sat, 20 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/royston-s-heroes-villians-meridian-school-performing-arts/ A storytelling show aimed at first-school age children, based on the town's heroes and villains. "Join our campfire if you dare, who knows what tales you'll hear whilst there? Prepare to hear Royston's tales and song... Thu, 16 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/heroes-and-villains-day/ Did you know there is a tile trail around Royston featuring the town’s own heroes & villains? Get creative at Royston and District Museum, where there will be a themed treasure hunt, craft activities, story-telling by... Fri, 15 May 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/vaw-art-exhibition/ Exhibition of paintings by members of the Royston Arts Society and an opportunity to become a member. Contact John Redfearn: j.fearn@gmx.co.uk Wed, 20 May 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/vaw-priory-quilters/ Come and see the Priory Quilters at work and find out more about them at the Royston & District Museum and Art Gallery. Tue, 19 May 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/vaw-photo-walk/ Bring a camera (any camera is suitable from a phone camera to a DSLR) for a photography walk around Royston, providing tips and encouragement. Join us at 7pm, Tuesday 19th May, at the American war memorial. Thu, 21 May 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/vaw-writers-workshop/ Using pictures taken from magazines provided on the night we will all write a short piece inspired by our choice. Join us at 8pm on Thursday 21st May. Thu, 21 May 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/vaw-bassingbourn-band/ Anyone is welcome to call by to listen, or bring their musical instrument and join in. Join us at 8:15pm on Thursday 21st May. Thu, 21 May 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/vaw-royston-band/ The rehearsal is open to all ages and abilities who wish to listen or join in, just bring an instrument. Join us from 7:30pm on Thursday 21st May. Thu, 21 May 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/vaw-knit-natter/ Weekly group. Learn to knit or bring a project. All abilities welcome. Join us 10:30am - 12:30pm, Thursday 21st May. Sat, 23 May 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/vaw-knitting-taster/ Come and have a go at knitting. All abilities welcome. Join us 10:00am - 12:30pm, Saturday 23rd May. Sat, 23 May 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/vaw-knit-and-giggle/ Saturday afternoon group for children. All abilities welcome. Join us 2pm - 4pm, Saturday 23rd May. Wed, 20 May 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/vaw-guysing/ All are invited to join GuySing, led by Linda Bance, for a good sing in many different genres. Refreshments available. Join us 7:30pm - 8:45pm, Wednesday 20th May. Fri, 18 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/raf2015/ This years' festival is jam packed with bright and beautiful events, activities and exhibitions. Now in its ninth year, Royston Arts Festival will include a wide range of events managed by Creative Royston and also by... Sat, 26 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/poetryjoeshow/ By Half Moon Theatre. Performance for children aged 3+ and their families 11am & 2pm performances £8 13+ and £5 under 12's A Word Pepper Theatre Production Meet Poetry Joe, poet extraordinaire in his magical lig... Sat, 26 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/florestry/ Create a pretty floral bouquet with simple gift wrap. Just bring a strong pair of scissors and an apron. 10am to 11am £5 (includes materials) Part of Royston Arts Festival 2015 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/watercolour/ An active, fun session exploring water-based media. Experiment with watercolour, acrylic, and ink then create a semi-abstract collage or colourful still-life with guidance from Elaine Baigent. Suitable for artists of ... Sat, 26 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/mosaic/ Make a stained glass mosaic tile to take away. Age 6+. Under 16's should be accompanied by a paying adult. £5 incl materials 10am to 11.30am and 11.30am to 1pm Part of Royston Arts Festival 2015 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/drumming/ African drumming workshop for all ages. 12pm - 12:45pm & 1pm - 1:45pm £5 per person Part of Royston Arts Festival Sat, 19 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/busking/ We'll have musical entertainment in the Market Square as part of Royston Arts Festival. We're looking for buskers! If you're interested please email Sarah on councillor@creativeroyston.org Sun, 27 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/finale-concert/ Come along to the Finale Concert and see talented youngsters of Royston and the surrounding areas shining brightly! The first half will be hosted by Meridian Upper School, Greneway & Roysia Middle Schools and Royston... Sat, 26 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/mixed-media/ Make wonderful mixed media art with textile artist Sandra Scott. The aim of the workshop is to encourage you to explore new techniques. You will have fantastic pieces to keep as examples or frame for display. 10am to ... Thu, 07 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/heroes-villains-activity-day-2016/ Celebrating the Royston Heroes & Villains Tile Trail this activity day features: • story-telling by the Yarnsmith of Norwich • a chance to paint your own hero or villain tile using pottery painting materials from Gl... Sat, 23 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/the-doodle-dance-show-1pm/ Grab a pen and kick off your shoes for this fun playful interactive show that will get the whole family drawing, and dancing, doodling and story-telling together. Help turn a giant piece of paper into a delightfully anar... Sat, 23 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/the-doodle-dance-show-3pm/ Grab a pen and kick off your shoes for this fun playful interactive show that will get the whole family drawing, and dancing, doodling and story-telling together. Help turn a giant piece of paper into a delightfully anar... Fri, 06 May 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/vaw-royston-arts-society-exhibition/ An exhibition of paintings for sae by members of the Royston Arts Society. Details of members can also be obtained here. NB. Exhibition only runs during Library opening hours. Tue, 10 May 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/http-www-creativeroyston-org-p-1158/ Put your camera to through its paces photographing the sunset. All skill levels welcome. Tripod useful but not essential. Contact Rhiannon Maslen on Rhiannon.Maslen@gmail.com Wed, 11 May 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/http-bit-ly-vawroyston/ Join us for a fun play-reading session! Scripts provided and no experience needed. Open to all, to join in or observe! This is not an audition! Contact CADS secretary: cads.secretary@gmail.com Wed, 11 May 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/vaw-sit-sew-priory-quilters/ Pop in and see the Priory Quilters in action, along with samples of their beautiful textile work. Contact Jenny Oxley at curator@roystonmuseum.org.uk Thu, 12 May 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/bit-ly-vawroyston/ Fancy having a go at knitting but don't know where to start? Or seasoned knitter looking to join our friendly group? Contact Jenny Oxley at curator@roystonmuseum.org.uk Sat, 14 May 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/vaw-royston-craft-fair/ The monthly craft fair becomes a carnival extravaganza with have-a-go tables as well as our hand-crafted stalls. Contact Laura Whitford at no3royston@yahoo.co.uk Sat, 14 May 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/vaw-knit-and-giggle-for-kids/ Pop in and join our weekly kids knitting group, whether you've been knitting for ages or a complete beginner. Contact Jenny Oxley at curator@roystonmuseum.org.uk Sat, 24 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/carnival-procession/ Join us for a fun family event and procession in Priory Memorial Gardens, Royston. With live music from Royston Town Band, No.3 Craft Fair and activities, painting with Glazed Creations, free face painting and much more.... Sun, 25 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/royston-musicfest-16/ A day of free music from 9 venues across the town. Each venue will host four sessions throughout the afternoon, with a mix of musical styles including folk, rock and blues, originals and covers. Just follow your favourit... Sun, 25 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/raf-finale-concert/ Come along to the Finale Concert, introduced by trumpeter and Creative Royston President, Alison Balsom OBE, and see the talented youngsters of Royston and the surrounding areas shining brightly! The first half will pres... Sat, 24 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/royston-choral-society-come-and-sing-favourite-messiah-choruses/ Carnival is about celebration and Handel's Messiah is about the celebration of life in a joyful communal voice. Experience for yourself why singing in choirs is so popular. No audition, no need to read music though it he... Fri, 23 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/royston-arts-society-autumn-exhibition/ Possibly the biggest, most diverse art exhibition in Royston's creative calendar is back again. Come and see 400+ pieces by Royston Arts Society's amateur and professional artists. Add to your collection of local artists... Sat, 24 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/royston-photographic-society-carnival-of-colour/ This exhibition illustrates how photographers utilise colour in various ways when taking images. A Carnival of Colour is open to individual interpretation by the members of Royston Photographic Society which you can guar... Sat, 24 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/middle-schools-carnival-art-exhibition/ This exhibition is the culmination of the Young Curator's project and carnival art work produced by Royston's Middle Schools (Roysia and Greneway), curated by this year's Young Curators' group (a small group of Year 8 pu...