The drawings previously featured on our covers back in May 2020, in honour of the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Discover why, five years later, we’re thrilled to bring these illustrations back for 2025, this time in celebration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day here. The stunning pencil drawings on our covers this month […]
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Some of our eagle-eyed readers might recognise our May 2025 cover images – haven’t we used these before?! You’re absolutely right! These stunning pencil drawings by talented artist Gemma Usher were previously featured on our covers back in May 2020, in honour of the 75th anniversary of VE Day. At the time, the country was
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Fun for All at Royston’s May Fayre! Royston’s beloved May Fayre promises a fun-filled day for all the family, with a fantastic mix of attractions and entertainment. Children can enjoy fairground rides, bouncy castles, and miniature train rides, while free activities include Punch & Judy shows, Professor Crump, circus skills, face painting, and performances by
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The Listing’s Sharon and Cath were invited along to review the Yew Tree Alpaca’s Extended Countryside Walk – and what a wonderful experience it was! Before the walk, we were sent a really helpful guide, covering the timings of the day, what we’d be doing, what to wear and bring with us, and directions to
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April sees the start of Great Chishill Windmill’s popular programme of Open Days. Twice a month on the second and fourth Sunday, the mill’s friendly volunteer guides will open up the mill and provide guided tours of the historic structure. With three picnic tables and wonderful views, it’s a great place for a family visit.
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Spotlight On… Royston Food Bank Royston Foodbank was set up at the start of last year, and opened their doors at the start of March – just before the pandemic started in the UK. The Foodbank is open for donations and collections every Wednesday and Saturday between 9-11am, based at the Royston Evangelical Church on
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Royston District Scouts provides Challenge and Adventure for over 500 young people supported by over 80 adult volunteers, from our groups in Royston, Steeple Morden, Barley, Melbourn, Harston and Barrington. Scouting is youth lead, young people given a say in their activities. As they get older, they develop leadership skills and begin to run
Local Choir hits Albert Square “If you’d have told me at the start of the year that I was going to sing in public, and not only that, in front of 5 million people on TV, I’d have laughed my head off!” That was Sophie – before joining the Somewhere 2 Sing choir in April,
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Pumpkin picking has grown in popularity in recent years, and it’s easy to see why! Local farms and venues are opening their fields for you to choose your own pumpkin, ready for carving over the half-term holidays for Halloween. Remember to dress appropriately for the weather and the fields, and check each venue’s website for
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Hertfordshire County Council’s on-demand bus service HertsLynx has now carried out over 100,000 trips. It is a Countywide operation with a section covering just North and East Hertfordshire. Bounded by Royston, Baldock, Letchworth, Hitchin, Stevenage, Ware, Hertford and Bishop’s Stortford, the service provides journeys from fixed points in these towns to any of the other
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Royston Town Council is delighted to launch this award to recognise the contributions of an individual or group whose actions have gone above and beyond to positively impact the local environment by helping to reduce CO2 emissions, reduce/recycle more waste, or to increase biodiversity. This could be through conservation projects, green initiatives, fundraising, or awareness
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Letchworth Bakery have established themselves as one of our longest servicing traders with over 10 years of attendance on the market. They offer a varied selection of bread including tiger loaves, granary, GI, wholemeal, french sticks, white and brown rolls along with sweet options such as jam and custard doughnuts, muffins, pastries and chocolate brownies.
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