Great & Little Chishill

Quiz Night
2026-03-18 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-02-18 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-01-14 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-10 19:30 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | The Pheasant, 24 Heydon Road, Great Chishill, Royston, SG8 8SR, United Kingdom
The ever popular quiz night at the Pheasant. Mark and Gemma host the monthly quiz. £2 per head. Cash prizes on offer. Booking is essential.

Women's Institute monthly meeting
2026-03-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Great Chishill Village Hall, Hall Lane, Great Chishill, Royston, SG8 8SH, United Kingdom

Mother's Day lunch at the Pheasant
2026-03-15 12:00 - 15:00 | The Pheasant, 24 Heydon Road, Great Chishill, Royston, SG8 8SR, United Kingdom
Celebrate your Mum with a Sunday lunch at The Pheasant. Book your table early and bring the family! Two sittings available from midday to accommodate everyone.

Service at the URC
2026-03-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-07 18:00 - 19:00 | URC, Barley Road, Great Chishill, SG8 8SB

Sloe Gin Competition Prizegiving and Celebration
2026-02-28 19:30 - 22:30 | URC, Barley Road, Great Chishill, SG8 8SB
For decades, residents of the area have been making Sloe Gin (and other tipples) and holding an annual competition to find the best concoctions as a way of warding off the winter blues and raising a bit of money to look after the bells of St Swithuns.
The annual prize ceremony is always a raucous affair, and all the competition entries will be available to taste alongside the normal bar and canape offerings. If you are entering one or more drinks into the competition, then this evening is included in your entry fee, those who simply wish to enjoy the offerings can pay £10.
To enter, drop off your completed entry form at 19 Heydon Road by Mon 23rd Feb at the latest.

Fishy Friday
2026-02-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-30 19:00 - 22:00 | The Pheasant, 24 Heydon Road, Great Chishill, Royston, SG8 8SR, United Kingdom
Prebook your place to secure the best fish dinner in South Cambs.

Parish Council Meeting February 2026
2026-02-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Great Chishill Village Hall, Hall Lane, Great Chishill, Royston, SG8 8SH, United Kingdom

Live Lounge – Love is in the air
2026-02-14 19:00 - 22:00 | The Pheasant, 24 Heydon Road, Great Chishill, Royston, SG8 8SR, United Kingdom
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at The Pheasant with our Love Is in the Air themed evening. Enjoy the cosy charm of our countryside pub while Rhiannon Evans plays live acoustic guitar to set a romantic mood. We will be running Valentine’s specials.
Free to attend but booking is essential.

Snowdrop viewing in aid of Great Chishill Windmill
2026-02-14
Thanks to the generosity of the owner, we are fortunate in being offered the chance to visit again this 12 acre estate sewn with thousands of snowdrops. There is free parking and refreshments available. Donations welcomed.
For details on the venue, please contact info@greatchishillwindmill.com

90s Night - fundraiser for the Playground
2026-02-07 19:30 - 23:55 | Great Chishill Village Hall, Hall Lane, Great Chishill, Royston, SG8 8SH, United Kingdom
Step back into the 90s – the decade of boybands, Britpop, glowsticks, and Gameboys! We’re throwing a retro party to banish the January blues.
All your favourite 90s hits from Spice Girls to Oasis. Dress to impress in your best 90s gear (optional but fun). Non stop dancing and good fun.
Free vodka jelly shot on arrival!
18+. Tickets £15 pp. Contact gcplayground@outlook.com

County and District Councillor Drop In Surgery
2026-02-07 10:30 - 12:00 | The Pheasant, 24 Heydon Road, Great Chishill, Royston, SG8 8SR, United Kingdom
County Councillor Peter McDonald and District Councillor James Hobro will hold a surgery for all local residents to meet their representatives, raise any issues and ask any questions. Please drop in.

Family Burns Celebration
2026-01-25 15:30 - 19:30 | Great Chishill Village Hall, Hall Lane, Great Chishill, Royston, SG8 8SH, United Kingdom
Hosted by the Great Chishill Scottish Country Dancing Group in aid of the Great Chishill Playground Refurbishment Fund.
Join us for an afternoon of Scottish Dancing and Supper.
Adults – £15, Children – £10, Family – £40.
Contact Tess for further details and to purchase your tickets.

Burns Night at the Pheasant
2026-01-23 19:00 - 23:00 | The Pheasant, 24 Heydon Road, Great Chishill, Royston, SG8 8SR, United Kingdom
Celebrate Burns Night with us in true Scottish style. Enjoy a hearty three-course meal, a wee dram to lift the spirits, and live bagpipes performed by the talented Peter Piper. We’ll honour tradition with Robbie Burns’ classic Address to the Haggis, accompanied by a few warm and witty stories from our Master of Ceremonies, Ronnie, throughout the evening.
£45 per person.

Live Lounge - Jazz Night
2026-01-17 19:00 - 23:00 | The Pheasant, 24 Heydon Road, Great Chishill, Royston, SG8 8SR, United Kingdom
Free to attend. Enjoy an evening with Tom Huttlestone. Booking is essential.

New Years Eve Party
2025-12-31 18:00 - 2026-01-01 13:00 | The Pheasant, 24 Heydon Road, Great Chishill, Royston, SG8 8SR, United Kingdom
Free Entry! Get ready to dress up, and dance into 2026! With a DJ spinning tunes all night long, it’s your chance to let loose and finish the year on a high. Great music and fantastic company – just bring your best dance moves! (We’re open for dinner earlier on – so make a
night of it!) Space is limited – book early.

Service at St Swithun's
2025-12-25 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-12-14 11:00 - 12:00 | St Swithun’s, Heydon Road, Great Chishill, Royston, SG8 8SA
More details at https://icknieldwayparish.blogspot.com/

The Great Pheasant Yule Log Competition
2025-12-22 18:30 - 21:00 | The Pheasant, 24 Heydon Road, Great Chishill, Royston, SG8 8SR, United Kingdom
After last year’s delicious and successful Yule Log competition, it’s back and bigger than before.
Dust off your mixing bowls, grab your apron and bake your most festive Christmassy Yule Log. Your entry will be tasted and judged on the night, the most festive winning a special Christmas prize!
To enter, please contact Sophia: sophiadeane@hotmail.co.uk

Nine Lessons and Carols - With Chishill Voices and Handbells
2025-12-21 18:00 - 19:00 | URC, Barley Road, Great Chishill, SG8 8SB

Christmas Wreath Making
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 | The Pheasant, 24 Heydon Road, Great Chishill, Royston, SG8 8SR, United Kingdom
Join Bloom Florists, of Royston, for a festive evening of wreath making. We will provide everything needed to make your wreath. The class lasts for 2 hours and spaces are limited. Includes tea and coffee, and sweet treats. £68pp.
