Children and Families

Community News: LitFest Festival 27th July 2024 – Celebrates its 3rd Birthday!

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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Local Event: Anstey Fair – Sunday 14th July

Anstey Fair is back and looks forward to welcoming you to our new venue behind St George’s Church! In addition to the usual free parking, Tombola, children’s games, nearly new clothes, BBQ, licensed Bar and Teas, look out for new attractions which include:a dog show, a visit from the local police, two children’s competitions: ‘The

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Business Profile: Bow Books Royston July Update: National Book Tokens Winner

Thank you for supporting us throughout our first year. At the end of which Bow Books was proud to be chosen by National Book Tokens as the country’s Bookshop of the Month for June and Paul took part in a ‘Ask the Bookseller’ interview. To read more visit: https://bit.ly/BowBooksBookshopOfTheMonth What makes Bow Books, new and

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Community News – July News from Royston Library… Summer Reading Challenge

Royston Library is excited to announce that this year’s theme is Marvellous Makers. This is all about creativity, from dance to drawing, junk modelling to music, there’s something for everyone! Children will be able to join the Marvellous Makers team as they search for the missing objects from their creative toolbox! The bespoke illustrations for

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Royston Museum – July Update…

July Update from Emma – Royston Museum Manager… As I’m writing this, the weather outside the office window changed from heavy rain to sunshine and back again. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for blue skies and sunshine on Saturday 6th July for our annual Summer Fayre. With traditional fayre games, nature themed crafts, our new interactive

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Out and About… Royston First – Umbrellas and Awards!

Royston First is a Royston’s Business Improvement District (BID), delivering on projects that help to keep Royston a clean, safe, vibrant, and promoted environment for all to enjoy and organisations to prosper. The new BID term has just started and runs until 2029, and Royston First are working on a number of projects for the

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Spotlight On… A Fresh Approach to Childcare. The Outdoors Project – Cambridge & Royston

The Outdoors Project is excited to announce a refreshing approach to keeping children active and entertained during the holidays in Royston this summer. With a focus on outdoor activities, building confidence, learning new skills, physical activity, and fostering friendships, The Outdoors Project presents an incredible line-up of activities that promise to captivate young minds. From

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Alpaca Walking with Yew Tree Alpacas! Why not book an Alpaca Walk…

Why not consider Alpaca Walking an unforgettable experience just 15 minutes drive from Royston.   Yew Tree Alpacas, based in the picturesque village of Anstey, near Buntingford,  offers a fabulous Alpaca walking experience in the East Hertfordshire countryside. It’s a fantastic day out for a special occasion or treat for yourself and makes a fantastic present for

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Community News: Royston In Blue Returns this June – Entries Now Open – Sign up Today!

One of the best family community events is back – Sign up now! Sunday 23rd June 2024, starts at 11am   Royston in Blue takes place on Therfield Heath on Sunday 23rd June. Join from 10am, take part in the warm up and be ready to undertake Royston’s 5k run or walk around the Heath.

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Community News: Barkway Market attracts record number of visitors

Barkway Market attracts a record number of visitors and is dubbed a huge success! Crowds embraced the sunshine and flocked to Barkway Market on Saturday 11th May in Barkway, Hertfordshire. The quintessential English country event, which takes place annually in the beautiful village, attracted over 4,000 visitors and is thought to have raised around £20,000

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