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A Question of Royston: “Coombes Hole” the route past the allotments

A Question of Royston, Community News, Loving Local Living

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). The Coombes Hole underpass, which runs from Melbourn Road past the Town Council’s Green Street allotments through to Burns Road, opened in 2012 thanks to funding from Sustrans, North Herts Council, […]

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Club News: Celebrating 40 Years of Royston Runners

Community News, Loving Local Living, Organisations, Wellbeing

2025 marked a very special milestone for Royston Runners as the club celebrated its 40th birthday! To honour four decades of running, friendship, and community spirit, the club has completed a fantastic series of events that bought together members of all abilities for fun, competition, and socialising. The celebrations kicked off with the much-loved 3k

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What’s New! Welcome to Royston…

Business Profiles & News, Community News, Leisure, Loving Local Living, Professional, Wellbeing, What's New

Royston is buzzing with fresh faces and fabulous new businesses – each bringing something special to our town centre! We’d like to give a big Listing welcome to the following businesses: BetweenBuns has officially landed on Kneesworth Street, serving up gourmet burgers and good vibes in a bold, flavour-packed setting. Whether you’re a foodie or

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Local Recognition… Tribute to Gerald ‘Gerry’ Rowe: The Ice Cream Man

Children and Families, Community News, Local Recognition, Loving Local Living, My Local Life

Gerry The Ice Cream Man was a very well-loved man in Royston.  As our readers will know, he tragically passed away in an accident in Royston on Monday, 23rd June 2025. We wish to pay our own tribute, captured in our choice of front cover image, to this kind and generous man, who will be

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Children & Families: NEW Jowler’s Children’s Summer Trail

Children and Families

2025 marks the 400th anniversary of the death of King James I, whose associations with Royston are a rich part of our town’s history, and Royston First’s Children’s Summer Trail ties this history together with Royston Cave, Royston Museum and the independent businesses. Organised by Kelly’s Kitchen, participants can add on a hamper of interactive

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Business News: Harriet Kelsall Jewellery – Transition to Employee Ownership and Appointment of New Managing Director

Business Profiles & News, Community News, Loving Local Living, Professional

Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery, based in Halls Green near Hitchin, has announced two major milestones in its evolution: a transition to employee ownership and the appointment of a new Managing Director – Hitchin native and former Hitchin Girls’ School student, Rebecca Howarth. Rebecca, who has been part of the Harriet Kelsall team for over 20

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News from HomeStart, Royston, Buntingford & South Cambs: Volunteering Opportunities

Children and Families, Community News, Loving Local Living, Organisations, Recruitment

Home-Start Needs You! Are you a mum, dad, grandparent or carer wondering what to do with your free time? Home-Start Royston, Buntingford & South Cambridgeshire need local people with your experience to become a Family Support Volunteer for their charity. Hom-Start are looking for volunteers to help out at one of their Family Support Groups, helping

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