Children and Families

Business News: News From Bow Books, Royston – Barkway Literary Festival

Business Profiles & News, Children and Families, Community News, Loving Local Living, Professional

We are delighted to be a main sponsor to this year’s Barkway Literary Festival, taking place on Saturday 4th October – a celebration of books, ideas, and talent. The day includes a varied programme of talks and discussions for adults, covering topics such as: Walking with Dinosaurs, Spy thrillers, Hertfordshire pubs and breweries, Gardening and […]

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Out & About… Summer Holiday Free of Low Cost Activities…

Children and Families, Community News, Leisure, Loving Local Living, Organisations, Out and About

We were thrilled to see in our Readers’ Surveys how well-received the Children and Families guide has been. It’s wonderful to know that you value the many free or low-cost activities and events we highlight for families.   Supporting local families has always been close to my heart. When The Listing first began in 2005,

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Local Event: Royston Allotments Open Day – Sunday 3rd August

Children and Families, Community News, Loving Local Living, Organisations, Wellbeing

Ever wondered what’s growing behind the gates at Coombes Hole? Come and find out at Royston Allotments’ annual Open Day on  Sunday 3rd August, 11am–2pm! We’ll be firing up the BBQ, slicing the cakes, and welcoming visitors to explore our beautiful site. It’s a great chance to enjoy some homegrown goodness, get some tips from

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Local Recognition… Tribute to Gerald ‘Gerry’ Rowe: The Ice Cream Man

Children and Families, Community News, Local Recognition, Loving Local Living

Gerry The Ice Cream Man was a very well-loved man in Royston.  As our readers will know, he tragically passed away in an accident in Royston on Monday, 23rd June 2025. We wish to pay our own tribute, captured in our choice of front cover image, to this kind and generous man, who will be

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Royston Museum Highlights by Emma

Children and Families, Community News, Loving Local Living, Organisations, Royston Museum

During July, we welcomed six students from King James Academy on work experience. Over the course of the week, the students discovered how we care for the Museum’s collection, including hands-on experience of photographing and cataloguing objects. They helped us prepare for the summer holidays and worked together to create their own mini-exhibition which is

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Children & Families: NEW Jowler’s Children’s Summer Trail

Children and Families

2025 marks the 400th anniversary of the death of King James I, whose associations with Royston are a rich part of our town’s history, and Royston First’s Children’s Summer Trail ties this history together with Royston Cave, Royston Museum and the independent businesses. Organised by Kelly’s Kitchen, participants can add on a hamper of interactive

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News from HomeStart, Royston, Buntingford & South Cambs: Volunteering Opportunities

Children and Families, Community News, Loving Local Living, Organisations, Recruitment

Home-Start Needs You! Are you a mum, dad, grandparent or carer wondering what to do with your free time? Home-Start Royston, Buntingford & South Cambridgeshire need local people with your experience to become a Family Support Volunteer for their charity. Hom-Start are looking for volunteers to help out at one of their Family Support Groups, helping

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Business News: The Tea Room, Arrington

Business Profiles & News, Children and Families, Community News, Eats and Drinks, Leisure

Recently opened in Arrington, The Tea Room, Bar & Restaurant – run by Karl, Kelly and the team – offers a warm, friendly space to relax and enjoy freshly prepared food and drinks in a charming rural setting. Located at the Hardwick Arms Hotel, The Tea Room focuses on simple, high-quality local ingredients and traditional

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