Children and Families

Community News – Learn To Drive a Steam Engine

The Royston and District Model Engineering Society was formed in the 1970s from attendees at evening classes in the Meridian School with the encouragement of the metalwork teacher Wally Moor. Some members still hire the school workshops on Monday nights. The aim of the Society is to encourage the enjoyment in making and operation of […]

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Royston First Easter Bunny Trail Friday 29th March to Sunday 14th April

Royston Easter Trail Friday 29th March to Sunday 14th April   Bring your little adventurers on a bunny hunt around our Town Centre this Easter and you could win an amazing prize from Glazed Creations! Organisers Royston First BID, have announced the ‘Easter Bunny Trail’ as the theme for this year’s children’s Easter trail. Twelve bunnies

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Reviewed by Families… Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences, Cambridge

Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences, Cambridge We, my 4 year old daughter and I, visited in Half Term, so while the museum was busier than normal it was still worth going. Located on Downing Street its just a short walk from the Trumpington Park and Ride bus stop at John Lewis, its free to enter

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Mother’s Day Inspiration – Twelve top ideas to put a smile on your mum’s face…

Twelve top ideas to put a smile on your mum’s face… Fresh flowers – Nothing says ‘I love you Mum’ like a beautiful bouquet of flowers. We have some talented florists in our area who will make up a bespoke floral collection. A magazine subscription – A gift that lasts all year round and gives you a

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News from Home-Start, Royston, Buntingford & South Cambs…

Home-Start Royston & South Cambridgeshire has been supporting families since 1983 in North Herts, South Cambs and Buntingford. Home-Start is a registered charity that supports local families with children aged 9 and under who are struggling with post-natal depression, isolation, physical and mental health problems, relationship problems, multiple-aged children, bereavement and many other issues. Parents

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Business Profile: Bow Books, World Book Day Celebrations

World Book Day is on 7th March. We have £1 books in store for children aged 5-12 years, to come in and exchange with their tokens.      As part of the celebrations, we have local author Maria Sproulle joining us on Saturday 16th March. This event is for children aged 6-10 years old. DISCOVER

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News from our Local Clubs: Girlguiding Royston Annual Spring Fayre

Girlguiding Royston District is holding its Annual Spring Fayre on Saturday 2nd March, 10am-12noon at Royston Town Hall. This event is our main fundraiser of the year and we are raising money towards our Save Christon Hall Appeal (our HQ that is in need of urgent repairs and improvements). There will be a fantastic choice

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Royston’s History – Royston Museum – Celebrating 40 years 1984-2024

It’s been another busy month at the Museum. Sophie has been creating the first of two temporary exhibitions celebrating Royston Museum’s 40th Anniversary this year.  This first exhibition explores the Royston Institute Museum, which opened 168 years before the current museum. Rhian has spent a day in London discovering how to create immersive experiences using

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Spotlight On… Royston District Scouts are looking for Volunteers to help welcome more young people to Scouting…

Royston District Scouts provides Challenge and Adventure for over 500 young people supported by over 80 adult volunteers, from our groups in Royston, Steeple Morden, Barley, Melbourn, Harston and Barrington.    Scouting is youth lead, young people given a say in their activities. As they get older, they develop leadership skills and begin to run

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