April – the month of bunnies, chocolate, rumblings in the garden and sunshine. Spring is in full bloom, calling us outdoors to embrace its colour, warmth and energy. We can finally open our doors and windows and breath it all in, letting fresh air and new beginnings flow in. Nature, with its endless cycle of […]
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Dysons Menswear is based on Market Hill in Royston, where they are specialists in Super Dry, Lyle & Scott and Douglas & Graham clothing, as well as offering a hire service for men’s lounge and evening wear, and a dry cleaning service. Dysons Menswear has been in the town since 1934, and there are
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Marathon season is here, and we celebrate all of you who are facing this ultimate challenge! If you’re inspired to start running, these local groups can help to get you started: Royston Runners always welcome new runners and regularly host on 0-5k beginners sessions, our local Park Run takes place at Wimpole every Saturday morning,
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This Easter, we have pulled together some of our favourite Easter events to keep your little ones entertained over the holidays, from Royston and the wider area. Jurassic Arcade Head to the Grand Arcade, Cambridge, to discover full-size dinosaurs in this Free Jurassic Trail. Each statue will be accompanied by specialist, educational information created in
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A once-neglected local shop in Royston has been given a new lease of life thanks to the community-driven Burns Road Project. Spearheaded by Diane Walters, the initiative has transformed the Cost Cutter shop on Burns Road, turning it from a shuttered and graffiti-marked space into a vibrant and welcoming hub. The inspiration for the
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This month, the people of Royston and the surrounding areas can experience the thrill of international travel – virtually! The Easter Day Virtual Balloon Race lifts off from Nairobi, Kenya, on Sunday 20th, at midday. Using advanced software that mimics real weather conditions, each virtual balloon will embark on a unique journey, soaring for seven
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For our second meeting of the year, our members brought along donations for the Royston Food Bank. Following Club business, and as we had not booked a speaker this month, we had a relaxed time with two quizzes, one about biscuits and one about popular past comedy TV programmes. We also had time to chat
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Our latest speaker was Ray Munden, who gave a really interesting talk on the flora and fauna of Costa Rica. We were shown lots of fantastic slides of many species of birds with the most beautiful plumage plus other wildlife including frogs, lizards, sloths and coatimundi. We were given an insight to another part of
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On Saturday, 12th April, local singer and trumpet player Tom Huttlestone will take the stage at St John the Baptist Parish Church, Royston, for a special evening of live music. Sponsored by Royston Rotary Club, the concert aims to raise funds in support of this year’s chosen charity, ACT (Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust). Originally from Essex,
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Music lovers and organ enthusiasts have reason to celebrate as the historic organ at St Andrew’s Church, Orwell, has been fully rebuilt and restored to its former glory. Dating back to 1878, this remarkable instrument now features modern enhancements, allowing its 1,000 pipes, 24 stops, two keyboards, and pedalboard to reach their full potential. The
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It’s great to read all the sporting stories in this month’s magazine – I always find them inspiring! Despite never having run a step until I was 49, later this month I shall be up on the North Yorkshire coast, running 26 miles along the coast path from Redcar down to Whitby! But why?
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A Bit About Me – Craig, AKA Mr. Ovary It’s not every day you see a man in a giant ovary costume – let alone running a marathon in one! So, allow me to introduce myself. I’m Craig, but for the past eight years, I’ve been better known as Mr. Ovary. My journey began in
