Staff and residents at Barchester’s Melbourn Springs care home in Melbourn were treated to a visit from some beautiful therapy pets. Animals have a wonderful calming effect and the residents love to stroke them, talk to them and play with them. The home was visited by 8-week-old Poppy the Puppy, 5-week-old rabbits, cats, dogs, guinea […]
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From their office in Cambridge, a friendly team of architects, project managers, and low-carbon specialists are quietly changing the way new homes are designed. Rock Architects undertake a wide variety of projects from house extensions and energy-efficient refurbishments to “forever” newbuild homes, dedicated to creating buildings that blend with their environment while promoting the well-being
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Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery has won two awards in the Retail Jeweller’s UK Jewellery Awards 2024. They proudly accepted Bespoke Jewellery Retailer of the Year and Ethical/Sustainable Jewellery Business of the Year. Independent Jewellers from around the UK gathered in London’s iconic Old Billingsgate venue, for the prestigious awards evening on Thursday 26th June. Branded
The Friends of Therfield Heath… Expect to see an abundance of colourful wildflowers and grasses when you walk on Therfield Heath in July. The weather will hopefully be warmer and drier than in the previous spring months, making it ideal for slow meanders across the heath where you might spot the purple milk vetch or
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Royston Allotments welcomes you to come and look around the site on Sunday 11th August for their annual open day. You will be able to enjoy the usual BBQ, cake n’ bake and spare produce stalls so there will be plenty of tasty treats on offer. Plot holders have produced trays this year, and ‘unusual
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LitFest is very proud to celebrate its 3rd Birthday this year! LitFest just 30 days to go and counting! At LitFest, our established festival we strive to host simply the best live music festival around Royston for the whole family. Great news, the line-up just got bigger. We’re thrilled to book more great talent in
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Luna Animal Rescue was founded in October 2013. The main aim was to help rehome dogs who found themselves abandoned and without families, in local and national pounds. Since then Luna has successfully rehomed well over 300 dogs, who are happily living with their new families. Luna has evolved into a bigger family, and has
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Welcome to Common Grind – A New Co-Working Space in Royston… ” Hello, my name’s Elliot. My wife Emily and I recently opened Common Grind—a new co-working space in the centre of Royston. I’ve previously worked in co-working spaces in Cambridge and Hitchin, but since moving to Royston a few years ago, it’s been my
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A hundred vulnerable children had a great day out at Wimpole Hall earlier this month, thanks to volunteers and funding from a number of local Rotary clubs and supporters. The annual event was backed by a national charity known as Kids Out, which provides “positive experiences and happy memories” for the most disadvantaged children. Rotarians
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Melbourn Springs care home, in Melbourn, has held a Garden Party to celebrate 4 years of serving the local community. Staff, residents and guests commemorated this special occasion with live music and games, a variety of home-made treats and a special visit from the Mayor of Royston, Cllr John Rees. Melbourn Springs has built up
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In 1942, Nuthampstead, a quiet town located in North Hertfordshire, was transformed overnight to accommodate the needs of the 398th Bombardment Group. The construction of the airfield at Nuthampstead involved clearing forests and levelling fields to create runways and necessary facilities. This transformation highlighted the urgency and scale of wartime preparations during that era. Over
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A day of fundraising called Play 4 Lesley recently raised approximately £5000 including GiftAid for the Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT). The event, which was kindly hosted by Royston Leisure Centre took place at the end of April in Memory of Lesley Judge, long time Royston resident, who sadly passed away last September. Lesley had lived
