Children and Families

Community News: Royston Parish Church Christmas Tree

A popular focal point at Christmas is the large heavily decorated Christmas Tree in Royston Parish Church. The lower branches are always left empty so that members of the congregation and visitors can place baubles on the tree in memory of loved ones who are not with them at Christmas. This may be remembering people […]

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Out & About: Royston Christmas Lights Switch-On

Royston Christmas Light Switch On  This year’s Christmas Lights Switch-On event, sponsored by Royston First BID and Royston Town Council, takes place on Fish Hill, Royston on Friday 28th November from 5pm, with the lights switched on at 7pm. The event includes live performances from Tom Huttlestone, students at Limitless Academy & Somewhere 2 Sing

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Royston Cave Highlights – Saint Catherine

On the western side of Royston Cave stands Saint Catherine, holding the infamous spiked wheel associated with her martyrdom. At the age of 14, Catherine experienced a vision of the Virgin Mary and the Child Jesus, who placed a ring on her finger. She subsequently converted to Christianity and dedicated her life to the Church.

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The Listing Recommends… Royston Crow Newspaper Exhibition at Royston Museum

Don’t miss out on the fabulous exhibition on the history of the Royston Crow newspaper and the Warren family who founded it, at Royston Museum, running until Sunday 9th November. The paper was founded in 1855 and the exhibition tells the story of how the printed word was brought to Royston. We were delighted to

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Out & About… Foxton Scarecrow Festival

Foxton invites you to their annual Scarecrow Festival, taking place on Saturday 4th October (12 noon – 6pm) Visitors are encouraged to come along and enjoy a day full of scarecrow fun! The theme for 2025 is “In Perfect Harmony”, and the creative residents of Foxton will be showcasing scarecrows inspired by songs, singers, music,

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Club News: Melbourn Football Club Update

After a busy summer of preparations, including appointing experienced coach George Ball as our new manager, Melbourn Football Club recently kicked off the 2025/26 season. The team has worked hard through pre-season, with good numbers at training and a strong spirit building both on and off the pitch. This year we are trying something new

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FREE Story Meadow Author Visits available to Schools…

This term, local author Marion from Story Meadow is sharing her first children’s book, ‘Billy Bunny and the Woodpecker Nest’, with schools in the area. During her FREE author visit she reads the storybook to children in assemblies using audience participation and natural craft demonstrations to bring the story to life. Her beautiful, hardcover picture

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