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My Local Life … Elliot Brooker from Common Grind, Royston

Elliot Brooker opened Common Grind, Royston’s co-working space in Upton House in the centre of Royston, earlier this year, offering individual desk spaces to people of all professional backgrounds in a friendly, welcoming environment. Elliot and his wife Emily Driscoll bought their first house in Royston in 2019. They admittedly did little research about the

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Julian’s October Business Tips: 12 Wake Up Calls Every Leader Needs!

Kier Starmer is trying to lead the country, whilst the Conservatives are electing a leader to unite their fractured membership. Meanwhile, in America, Donald and Kamala are fighting for the right to lead their divided country. In all these cases, the leader’s responsibility is to bring together a disparate group of people, unite them with

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Out & About – Royston Golf Club

The history of Royston Golf Club goes back to when King James I (James VI of Scotland) established his hunting lodge in Royston – the remnants of which still survive in Kneesworth Street. In celebration of golf being played in 1624, Royston Golf Club are holding events this autumn and inviting people from the town

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My Local Life: Paul Bowes, from Bow Books Royston

Paul Bowes from Bow Books in Royston attributes his national pride and fierce loyalties to descending from generations of Yorkshire yeoman farmers for 500 years, then from a branch that transferred to the heart of England in Victorian times. His appreciation of family values solidified 60 years ago when committing to a wonderful life-partner, parenting

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Julian’s August Business Tips: There’s No ‘I’ in Team…

Unless you’re the manager! A group of talented individuals can only produce the best team performance if it is well managed. How are you managing your talented individuals? With the Olympics in full swing, and the memory of England’s success at the Euros fresh in our minds, I thought I’d talk about teams again. A

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Psst, Have you heard? Bella Chic moves next door to La Bella!

Bella Chic moves next door to La Bella… La Bella Chic is an extension to the well known ‘La Bella Vita’ Boutique on Melbourn Street, Royston. Due to the success of Bella Chic in the Shop on the Corner, it’s moving next door to La Bella Vita in the next few weeks! Keep following La

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Business Profile: East Anglian Loft Ladders – Loft Contractor of the year 2023/2024

East Anglian Loft Ladders are a multi-award-winning, family-run business specialising in installing loft ladders, hatches, boarding, lighting, balustrades, insulation and more. The business was established in January 2019 and operates from Stotfold. Through the years they have received many accreditations and amazing reviews for the work that they have carried out. They pride themselves on

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Julian’s July Business Tips: The Business Ballot Box…

Julian’s Business Tips by Julian Berry… I was going to write something about the election this month, but I couldn’t think where to start! I could look at the different parties’ approach to business, I could speculate on the likely outcome – but I felt we would all be heartily sick of hearing all that by

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