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Royston Library: May Update A Month of Stories, Shows & Celebrations

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Hertfordshire Libraries Celebrate 100 Years of Service with a Year-Long Programme of Events May is shaping up to be a lively and engaging month at Royston Library, as part of the Hertfordshire Libraries Centenary Celebrations. With performances, early years drama, historical displays, and hands-on experiences, there’s something for everyone in the community to enjoy. On […]

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Community News: Great Chishill Windmill Celebrates National Mills Weekend – Sunday 11th May

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Great Chishill Windmill will be marking National Mills Weekend on Sunday 11th May, coinciding with one of its regular open days. Visitors can look forward to a special display showcasing the windmill’s rich history, along with complimentary tea, coffee, and biscuits to enjoy during their visit. The mill is steeped in heritage, and the dedicated

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Community News: Get Ready to Make a Splash – Royston Splash Park is Open!

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Royston Splash Park is now open every day until Sunday 7th September, 10am-6pm. Alan North, Greenspace Service Manager at North Herts Council, said: “We’re excited to be coming into the splashpad season, we know they are popular throughout the district. We just hope we keep this lovely weather!” Features and activities Play area (Junior) Play

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Royston Cave Highlights with Emma – What’s On & Tours this May

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Royston has such a wonderful history, and of course, one of the most unique caves in the country; however, we have noticed that sometimes when families come into the cave, the children are not always as excited as we are! This May half term, there will be age-appropriate tours aimed at those children under the

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Local Event: Celebrate 70 Years of Music and Community – Ashwell Music Festival 2025

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Ashwell Music Festival proudly returns this May for its 70th year – a joyful celebration of music, community, and tradition. Set in the charming village of Ashwell, this much-loved annual festival features an eclectic programme of live performances, hosted in the stunning surroundings of St. Mary’s Church and the United Reformed Church Hall. Running from

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Community News: Experience Synaesthesia Through Art at Curwens Gallery This May

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Curwens Solicitors Non-Profit Community Gallery and Claire Fremann from Libellule, Supporting Local Artists… Visitors to Curwens Gallery this May are in for a sensory treat, as artist Bex Iles showcases her unique and thought-provoking exhibition of Synaesthesia-inspired artwork. The exhibition will be open to the public on Saturdays, 3rd, 10th, 24th May & 7th June

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Community News: Royston Arts Society’s 2025 Member’s Exhibition

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Royston Arts Society’s 2025 Members’ Exhibition runs until 8th June. This year, after a five-year gap, the Society is making a welcome return to Royston Museum. The Exhibition features a wide variety of affordable art by more than 20 of RAS’s talented members, with about 100 paintings – both framed and unframed – and greetings

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A Question of Royston: “A Drop into the Past: The Story Beneath Royston’s Woolworths”

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Continuing our republished series, “A Question of Royston”, covering the little-known history of Royston, as written by the late Councillor F John Smith (1932-2021). This article, originally written in 2009, looks back at the closure of Woolworths on Royston High Street – a much-loved store that served the community for generations. Following the chain’s nationwide

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Community News: Climbing Kilimanjaro

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Celine Bridier, an interior designer from Royston, is leading a team, which includes Chris White, Managing Director of White Space Creative, and Sophie Waters, Business Relationship Manager at Airbus, to climb Kilimanjaro this summer. Together, they are excited to embark on this remarkable journey to the breathtaking peak of Kilimanjaro, all in support of the

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