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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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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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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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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Late last year, we brought you news of Jamie’s Quest, a campaign from a local family who were urgently appealing for help to save their young son, Jamie Covington, who is battling a rare form of childhood cancer. Thanks to the continued kindness, generosity, love and support that the community have shown towards Jamie, he
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Stock up on your summer holiday reads! Browse our latest recommendations or take advantage of 3 for 2 offers on hundreds of second-hand books. All titles in our popular children’s den are also included. Summer Reads & save the date! Come in and pick up your free Summer Books Catalogue – packed with brilliant reading
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Thank you to everyone who visited our Green Festival last month. Organised in partnership with Royston Environmental Group, we were joined by 7 other local organisations to explore how we can tackle climate change, protect nature and make little swaps for good. We also opened two new exhibitions last month including the ‘Our World’ Young
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This August we will once again be welcoming local residents to visit the cave. For several years we have been fortunate to be able to hold these special days for free, and now we would like to spread this goodwill and use this occasion to help raise funds for a cause that is close to
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Royston First is Royston’s Business Improvement District (BID), delivering on projects that help to develop the vibrancy of our town and boost our local economy. Behind the scenes, Royston First have been working on a number of projects which come to fruition this summer. First up is of course the topic that everyone is talking
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It is now just over a year Outside of the Box was set up and as many of you will be aware it has been a difficult year. Currently we offer a combination of social sessions for youngsters not in school by choice or otherwise (with/without SEN), adults and parent/carer support. All our sessions are
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