To be able to honour ones centenary is quite an exciting achievement but to top that with a 103 year old birthday celebration, as Royston resident Annie Doyle Mascarenhas accomplished last week, is indeed a milestone. Annie, the oldest and a very reverred member of the Royston Indian Society, has lived in the town since […]
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Free Cakes for Kids Royston & North Herts is a local volunteer-led initiative built on a simple yet heartfelt belief – every child deserves a cake on their birthday. Since launching in April 2019, the group has provided hundreds of homemade, bespoke cakes to children across the area, ensuring that no birthday goes unnoticed. At
If you’re looking to spend a day in the country to enjoy a quintessential day out in an idyllic setting, Barkway Market on Saturday 10th May, is for you. One of Hertfordshire’s popular country shows, Barkway Market is held within the beautiful grounds of Manor Farm, one of the village’s oldest houses, alongside a craft
Barbara & Peter Prothero moved into the village on the 26th March 1955, with their young family, David, Tricia & Paul. Barbara remembers it well as it was Paul’s first birthday… The Business opened its doors on the 1st April 1955. The Garage was purchased from Pepper & Haywood and still use the key tag
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More than 100 quizzers went head-to-head to raise more than £1000 for the Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) in a competition organised by the Royston Rotary Club. The event, on 18th January, at the town’s St Mary’s Church Hall, involved more than 14 teams of problem solvers. This year’s Rotary President, Derek Pinner, who nominated ACT
This Valentine’s Day, why not give the gift of a good book? We’ve got plenty of inspiring reads in store with discounts on recent bestsellers. For adults: Don’t miss our Spring Sale! We have hundreds of second-hand bargains, for all interests, all on a 3-for-2 offer. For children: All books are 3-for-2, and you can
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Pet Obesity and Dangers… Obesity is when your pet has too much body fat and it has a negative impact on their quality of life, causing suffering and can be extremely disabling. Pet obesity can cause serious health problems; it puts them at greater risk of conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, respiratory distress, high
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February Pet of the Month Nugget (ginger) and Nibbler (tabby) are a super bonded pair. Both are super playful, Nibbler is especially affectionate and loves toys. They may be nervous to start with but soon warm up. These guys will be fine to live with other cats having come from a multi cat household, but
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Helping our community through Winter Royston Round Table are launching their annual Keep Royston Warm campaign and trying to help as many people as possible get through winter especially in these cold months. If you or someone you know is struggling to afford to heat and eat this winter, please don’t struggle. Email: keeproystonwarm@roystonroundtable.co.uk and
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Health Action Day, at Royston Leisure Centre, managed by Everyone Active on behalf of North Herts District Council on Saturday 15th February from 10am to 2pm, aims to bring the local community together to learn about services that are available to benefit their physical and mental wellbeing. On the day, there will be a chance
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Monthly Update – From Emma, Royston Cave Manager…Â Apart from the cross symbol, the shape of a heart appears more times within the cave than any other. There are double hearts, hearts within a hand, or hearts displayed on the tunics of figures carved on the chalk walls. It is not known when the shape
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