Children and Families

Community News: Langley Park Rally Schools 24hr Driveathon for Essex & Herts Air Ambulance

A Motorsport First: 24-Hour Charity Driveathon at Langley Park Rally School On Saturday 13th September 2025, Langley Park Rally School in Essex will host a first-of-its-kind motorsport challenge – a continuous 24-hour Driveathon in support of Essex & Herts Air Ambulance, alongside Parkinson’s UK, Cancer Research UK, and Young Stroke Victims. In a remarkable show […]

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FREE Story Meadow Author Visits available to Schools…

This term, local author Marion from Story Meadow is sharing her first children’s book, ‘Billy Bunny and the Woodpecker Nest’, with schools in the area. During her FREE author visit she reads the storybook to children in assemblies using audience participation and natural craft demonstrations to bring the story to life. Her beautiful, hardcover picture

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Out & About – Royston Arts Festival 19-28th September 2025

Royston Arts Festival 2025 takes place from 19th – 28th September, with over 50 events for all ages and interests, many of them free. Here are some of this year’s highlights: Live Music The Opening Night Concert on Friday 19th September features 6-piece multi-instrumental ‘Tin Giants’, plus ‘Bird In The Belly’ a 4-piece band from

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Royston Cave Highlights with Emma – Then & Now

The Royston Arts Festival theme of Then and Now has given us the opportunity to share a rare glimpse of the Cave floor. We are fortunate to have many old drawings and photographs of the cave and the carvings, which we will be sharing during our special Arts Festival evening at the cave. This photograph

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Limitless & Little Limitess Academy of Performing Arts – September Open Days

Limitless Academy: Realise your potential at the Limitless FREE Open Day this September for 11-25 years – Limited Spaces – Early Booking Recommended! Workshop lessons include: ● Drama ● TV & Film ● Musical Theatre Dance ● Musical Theatre Singing ● Audition Technique Plus, enjoy exclusive experiences such as: ● A guided tour of our

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Club News: Royston Town Football Club appointment a new Commercial Manager

Royston Town Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Commercial Manager to drive sponsorship growth at the Club. Lucy Drage, pictured here with Club President Alan Barlow, will play a pivotal role in developing innovative sponsorship strategies, forging valuable relationships with local, regional and national partners, and maximising commercial opportunities for

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Things to Do: The 4th Barkway Literary Festival

The 4th Barkway Literary Festival takes place on Saturday 4th October, between 10am and 8.30pm. Tickets are £10 per session or £40 for the day. Children’s events are £5 and an adult enters for free. Our event is supported by local Independent Book retailer, Bow Books of Royston. With 13 sessions to choose from including

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Out & About… Foxton Scarecrow Festival

Foxton invites you to their annual Scarecrow Festival, taking place on Saturday 4th October (12 noon – 6pm). Visitors are encouraged to come along and enjoy a day full of scarecrow fun! The theme for 2025 is “In Perfect Harmony”, and the creative residents of Foxton will be showcasing scarecrows inspired by songs, singers, music,

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Local Event: Octa Ride – Bike Fest: A One Day Festival

BikeFest 2025, by Octa Ride, is a one-day festival celebrating all things motorcycles, from custom builds and new releases, to community, food, music, and fun. Connect with fellow biking enthusiasts, enjoy live entertainment, and explore exciting brands and products. The event is family-friendly, with plenty on offer for all ages. Refreshments Live stage with DJs,

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Local Event: Hope After Loss – Family Fun Day in Royston in Aid of The James Foundation

The James Foundation, a baby loss charity, is set to host a Family Fun Day in Priory Gardens, Royston, on Saturday 13th September 2025 from 12–5pm The event will feature a wide range of activities for all ages, including inflatables, food and craft stalls, a bar, bungees, coconut shy, ring-the-bell with prizes every time, hair

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Royston Museum Highlights by Emma: Coming up in September!

What a summer! Thank you to everyone who visited the Museum and trained as secret agents in our summer spy school. Each week we had a range of activities and crafts based around a different skill, including codes breaking, disguises, surveillance and field work.  Our secret agent trainees each earnt a special badge on which

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Community News – Royston Leisure Centre

As we looked through The Listing archives for our celebration issue, we were delighted to discover that September 2005 also marked the opening of Royston Leisure Centre! Many of our readers will remember the buzz of excitement when the town learned we were getting our very own multi-sport leisure centre – and we proudly featured

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