Discover over 2000 years of Royston’s story… by Royston Museum We’ve just launched our new exhibition, ‘Back to School’, exploring Royston’s schools throughout the 20th century. Through objects, photographs and interviews with real students, find out what life was like for pupils at Queen’s Road School, Market Hill School and St Mary’s. Learn about their […]
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Be Sustainable in April Since last year there has been a significant shift towards environmentally responsible packaging for Easter eggs. Gratuitous plastic casings were on their way out and in came recyclable cardboard boxes with, in some cases, compostable, transparent vegetable starch windows. While there are still a lot of chocolate eggs wrapped in aluminium
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Spotlight On… Youth activities to benefit young people Police in Royston have been working with local schools and organisations to create more activities for children outside of school. Sergeant Jon Vine and his team recognised that youth provision in Royston was severely lacking, and ever more so since Covid. This has a direct impact on
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Spotlight focuses on the attached photo! Introducing Charlie W a striker who plays for Squadron 66 Under 11’s who joined Shepreth Spifires Tots Football team 6 years ago. Since starting his football journey with Shepreth Spitfires Charlie has been joined by his Grandad. Giving encouragement and support to Charlie and all his teammates. After several
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The Listing launched in September 2005, a community and what’s on magazine for residents firstly just in Royston, and then the surrounding SG8 Villages, to give local businesses an effective and affordable platform to advertise, and to share local information and bring the community together. Almost 18 years on, we are still going strong! In
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The magic of music… As Royston Choral Society celebrates its 50th season of concerts, two of the choir’s basses – Neil Sykes and Steve Richards – share insights into the musical influences and tastes that have led them to sing with the choir. Neil writes… I didn’t grow up listening to classical music, other than what
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Royston First, Free Water Refill Stations Royston First’s “Love Where You Live” campaign is focused on reducing the amount of single-use plastic throughout the town and minimising Royston’s overall carbon footprint. They are asking customers and visitors to use reusable water bottles when visiting the town, and have launched a free water refill initiative. So
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Curwens: Local Artists Gallery Exhibition Continuing a long-standing tradition, Curwens are due to hold their first open evening of 2023, on Wednesday 15th March, 6-8pm. Zen Thompson, a specialist in Family Law, is facilitating the event, and explained that the partners at Curwens are pleased to give local artists the opportunity to exhibit and sell
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Julian’s Business Tips: How’s Your Reputation? A smiling face recently stopped me in the street and asked if I was that chap in ‘The Listing’, before telling me how they read this column every month! It’s lovely to be recognised and to have a good reputation – but what happens when your business reputation gets
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Mindful Living by Becky, Chanting Stork Yoga: Sleep Fitness #2 March is one of my favourite months. A time where nature begins to awaken and the days become longer and lighter. However, this can play havoc on your natural circadian rhythm and sleep. Last month we looked at how getting a good night’s sleep is
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Discover over 2000 years of Royston’s story… by Royston Museum It’s your final chance to see our exhibition: Pickle for Victory! Discover Royston’s fundraising efforts during the Wars, like the lady who pickled 68,000 eggs and the rose-sellers who took the town hostage. We also have some of Royston-lad Jack Halstead’s sketches on display, illustrating
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My Local Life… Tina Downing, Therfield Preschool Tina Downing works at Therfield Preschool, and has lived in the local area all her life. Her dad was well known in Royston, John the photographer who had a shop in the High Street. She grew up in Royston and Sandon, spent a very happy 15 years living
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