Children and Families

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

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 or Low Cost Activities…

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

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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