Junior parkrun is coming to Royston! We just need a few more volunteers to launch this fun, free 2km weekly event for children aged 4–14 in early 2026! If you want to support local children, boost their confidence, and be part of something joyful each Sunday — we’d love your help. Volunteer roles are simple: […]
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We announced that we’d like to change the name of the historic building ‘Banyers House’ to ‘the Chalk Hare’ earlier this week. Our goal was to honour the heritage of the building but look to the future, we wanted to capture the energy and spirit of the vibrant, social pub we want to be for
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Banyers House closed it’s doors on Monday 5th January to undergo a major refurbishment. When it reopens again after around 11 weeks, it will take on a new name – The Chalk Hare. This “modern pub” will offer an extensive range of draft beers, wines and cocktails and a great menu of freshly cooked Mediterranean-inspired
Operation Overlord: The Fate Of D-Day Is In Your Hands In this exclusive collaboration with Royston Museum, Great Escapists are proud to launch Royston’s first Escape Room experience. Operation Overlord is an immersive game experience with live actors, where you solve puzzles and clues to complete a mission – and learn more about the real-life
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Get ready for laughter, music and mayhem as the Barkway pantomime returns in early February with Snow White and the Seven Goggle-Eyed Monsters – the 33rd annual production by the Barkway Players. This original new panto has been written by members of the group, giving a much-loved fairy tale a distinctly local and delightfully daft,
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A brand new baby sensory room has opened in Bassingbourn, offering a calm, magical space especially for mini explorers aged 0–3 years. Creator Zoe, a mum to a little boy, curated The Jungle Sensory to give babies a safe, fun environment to explore – and parents a welcoming place to relax, connect, and take a
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Merchandise may seem a recent commercial development, but during the medieval period there were mass-produced metal badges sold at holy shrines as proof of pilgrimage, and to identify the wearer for hospitality. There is one badge, of Richard Caister, that has been identified which bears a resemblance to the carving in the cave situated in
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We’re well under-way with our two exciting developments at the Museum: to install air source heat pumps, and to update the Museum’s displays. One of our first jobs in January was to empty our display cases and to move them to enable the installation of our new heating system. Once the new heating units are
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Hockey was first played on Therfield Heath in 1957 and although Royston Hockey club currently play our home games at Peter Boizet Sports Ground, Granchester Road, Cambridge CB3 9ED, our home is in Royston Golf clubhouse on Therfield Heath. We continue to thrive with five senior teams. Three Men’s and two Ladies teams playing competitive
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Are you looking for a reason to get out into the fresh air this January? Discover Royston’s Historic Town Trail! You may have noticed the triangular bronze markers embedded into the pavement throughout the Town Centre. These mark a 31-point history trail, starting at Royston Parish Church, taking in such points as: Dead Street –
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A heartwarming tale of how a children’s book that was lost to the hands of time will now reach families before Christmas. Drawing on the imagination of 82-year-old budding children’s author Mary Waegner, Stanley Discovers the World is a new children’s book, telling the story of Stanley the stork’s bold adventure as he grows increasingly
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Oh yes it is! Pantomime season is here, and once again our local theatre groups are ready to delight audiences of all ages. With colourful characters, catchy songs and plenty of good-natured audience participation, the annual panto is a cherished tradition that brings our community together. It’s the perfect excuse to gather family and friends
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