Happy Birthday to Royston Town Council – 50 years old this year! The Local Government Act 1972 received the Royal assent in that year and two years later – in 1974 – the old Royston Urban District Council became Royston Town Council. A lot of the responsibilities of the old Urban District Council were transferred […]
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Therfield Village Fete – Saturday 15th June 2-4.30pm Therfield is a quintessentially English village, boasting a thriving local community, picture-perfect thatched cottages, a church and chapel, well-regarded pre-school and school, and the welcoming Fox and Duck pub on the village green. This charming event is set in and around the grounds of St Mary the
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Royston May Fayre take place on Bank Holiday Monday, 6th May 2024, in Priory Memorial Gardens, Royston from 12-4.30pm There will be lots of fun for all the family with many different activities including children’s fairground rides, bouncy castles and miniature train rides. Come along and try out our free attractions: ‘Topper’s Circus Skills, ‘Punch
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‘The biggest single factor in seeking a child’s success is reading for pleasure’ as quoted by Dragon’s Den. Bow Books has a mission via its Children’s Den to encourage children to do just that by creating their own book collection…from pushchair to young adult ages. All children’s books are 3 for 2. Make the most
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You can now found Outside of the Box in their new premises at 3a/b The Lanterns, Melbourn Street, Royston SG8 7BX The official opening day is Monday 6th May so pop by and meet the team and have a go at the activities and find out more about their plans. There are some exciting collaborations
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Royston Arts Festival takes place between 20th-29th September 2024 at various venues in Royston. Have you published a book? Whether traditionally or independently published, Creative Royston invites you to Royston Arts Festival 2024 for a celebration of local writers! On Saturday 28th September, Royston Arts Festival will be hosting a book fair as part of
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May is Hertfordshire Libraries “Explore Your Archives” month and we have the following activities on offer at the library. Royston Museum will be visiting on Wednesday 29th May 2-3.30pm. There will be an opportunity to meet the staff and explore artifacts from the museum’s handling collection. Children and adults are welcome. There will also be
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Royston has such a wonderful history, and of course one of the most unique caves in the country, however, we have noticed that sometimes when families come into the cave, the children are not always as excited as we are! After the success of our Storytime Special last autumn, we are excited to hold some
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Happy 40th Anniversary to us! Sunday 28th April marks 40 years since the Museum opened in its present location. But did you know, the history of a Museum in Royston dates much further back? In 1856, Royston Institute Museum was formed, but subsequently closed. In 1965, Royston & District Local History Society was formed and
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This year marks not only the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings but also a more local anniversary, the anniversary of the arrival of the 398th Bombardment Group (Heavy) in Nuthampstead, North Hertfordshire. Families, friends and supporters of the squadrons who were based at Nuthampstead have returned year upon year to show their respect, but
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Ashwell at Home 2024, Sunday 12th May 11am-5pm A great day out for all the family! This beautiful and historic village welcomes visitors from near and far for a whole day of entertainment and fun for all ages at its annual fundraising event ‘Ashwell at Home’. The theme for 2024 is ‘Hidden Ashwell’ and there
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Royston is to lose its iconic kite festival this year, after more than 30 years during which the event has raised £100,000 for charities and played an important role in the local calendar. The festival, run by the Rotary Club of Royston, has occupied just 2% of Therfield Heath for one day each year since
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