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SUMMARY:Literary Lunch - Hannah Beckerman
DESCRIPTION:Literary Lunch with Hannah Beckerman\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiterary Lunch with Hannah Beckerman\n\n\n\nJoin us for a relaxed and inspiring literary lunch with our Poet in Residence; Jude Simpson\, in conversation with Hannah Beckerman\, bestselling author and acclaimed literary commentator. \n\n\n\nAbout the Author\n\n\n\nHannah is the author of five novels including Three Mothers\, The Forgetting and If Only I Could Tell You. Her books have sold over half a million copies worldwide and have been translated into twenty languages. Alongside her fiction\, Hannah is a respected book critic and features writer\, with contributions to The Observer\, The Guardian and FT Weekend Magazine. She is also a familiar voice on BBC Radio 2 and Times Radio\, and has chaired literary events across the UK as well as judging major prizes such as the Costa Book Awards. \n\n\n\nThe Event\n\n\n\nIn this special lunchtime event\, Hannah will talk to Jude about her writing life\, her novels and the stories behind them\, followed by audience questions. Guests will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch while listening to one of today’s most engaging literary voices. All proceeds from this event support the work of Home‑Start Royston\, Buntingford and South Cambridgeshire\, helping families thrive in our local community. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEnjoy a delicious buffet lunch as part of your ticket – an ideal moment to connect\, mingle\, and relax \n\n\n\nThe author looks forward to welcoming you and spending a lovely afternoon in good company. This event also marks Jude’s final Literary Lunch as host\, making it a special occasion not to be missed\, especially for our regular attendees. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nDate; Tuesday 9th June 2026 I Time; 12.15pm – 2.30pm I Venue; Old Bull Inn\, Royston \n\n\n\nTickets; £18pp includes guest speaker and buffet style lunch. Raffle tickets available to purchase.  \n\n\n\nWhen booking please notify us of any dietary requirements and any other attendees you would like to be seated with if booking separately. \n\n\n\nPurchase your tickets here
URL:https://www.hsrsc.org.uk/event/literary-lunch-hannah-beckerman-2/
LOCATION:The Old Bull Inn\, 56 High Street\, Royston\, SG8 9AW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Hay Barn Summer Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Hay-Barn is hosting its Summer Craft Fair on Saturday 4th July 2026\, welcoming visitors from 10am – 4pm in Therfield (SG8 9RE). The event promises a vibrant mix of handmade crafts and local creativity\, all while supporting a meaningful cause; 10% of profits will be donated to Home-Start Royston\, Buntingford and South Cambridgeshire. The organisers are currently seeking stall holders who would like to take part and showcase their work. Those interested in booking a stall are invited to contact Jayne Hodge at haybarntherfield@gmail.com or on 07971 538956.
URL:https://www.hsrsc.org.uk/event/the-hay-barn-summer-craft-fair/
LOCATION:The Hay Barn\, Sandon Road\, Therfield\, SG8 9RE
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SUMMARY:"Perfect Ten"
DESCRIPTION:A Celebration Performance By Jude Simpson – Closing A Decade As Our Poet In Residence. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerfect Ten! – A Celebration Performance\n\n\n\nJoin us for a truly special evening as we celebrate and say a fond farewell to Jude Simpson\, marking ten remarkable years as Home-Start Royston\, Buntingford & South Cambridgeshire’s Poet in Residence. \n\n\n\nOver the past decade\, Jude has shared her unique blend of poetry\, humour\, music and creativity with our families\, volunteers\, staff and supporters. Through literary lunches\, choir concerts\, poetry booklets\, writing workshops and special events\, she has brought inspiration\, friendship and joy to countless people across our community. As a result\, her work has left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to experience it.  \n\n\n\nDuring this special celebration\, Perfect Ten! will feature a wonderful mix of new material and favourite pieces from the past ten years\, as Jude reflects on a decade of creativity and connection with Home-Start. Throughout the evening\, audiences can look forward to poetry\, storytelling\, laughter and song\, while also celebrating a partnership that has touched so many lives. We will be hearing from those that were instrumental in bringing Jude into the Home-Start family.  \n\n\n\nWhether you have attended one of Jude’s performances before\, supported Home-Start over the years\, or simply enjoy an evening of live entertainment\, we’d love you to join us. Above all\, this special event is an opportunity to thank Jude for her extraordinary contribution and to celebrate the lasting impact she has made within our community. We hope you’ll join us for an evening of warmth\, entertainment and appreciation as we mark this important milestone. \n\n\n\n“Jude Simpson is funny\, sharp\, emotional in her work\, and a terrific performer. She needs to be seen and heard wherever possible.” – Michael Rosen \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday 26 September 2026Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pmVenue: The Old Schoolhouse\, Royston\, SG8 9JL \n\n\n\nTickets: £20 per personEarly Bird Offer: £15 per person until 17 August 2026 \n\n\n\nYour ticket includes light bites. A licensed bar and raffle will also be available throughout the evening. \n\n\n\nAll proceeds from the event will support Home-Start Royston\, Buntingford & South Cambridgeshire\, helping local families with young children through challenging times. \n\n\n\nBook Your Tickets\n\n\n\nSecure your place today and help us celebrate ten wonderful years of creativity\, community and friendship with Jude Simpson. We anticipate this to be a popular event so please book early to avoid disappointment.  \n\n\n\nBooking link below or alternatively you can telephone 01763 262262. \n\n\n\nPurchase Your Tickets Here\n\n\n\nWe are proud that this event is part of the Royston Arts Festival 2026 programme.
URL:https://www.hsrsc.org.uk/event/perfect-ten-celebration-performance-jude-simpson/
LOCATION:The Old Schoolhouse\, 4 Market Hill\, Royston\, Hertfordshire\, SG8 9JL\, United Kingdom
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