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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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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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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LitFest Live Music festival 2025 – Litlington will come alive this month, with LitFest 2025 – a celebration of live music, community togetherness, and local pride, a free festival on Saturday 26th July bursting with some of the very best independent music artists out now! What began as a simple idea to host a couple of
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The much-loved Barrington Classic Car Meet-Up returns for another exciting season in 2025! ‘Classics on the Green’ meets on the first Friday of the month from April to October, plus a special New Year’s Day meet-up. This relaxed, friendly event is perfect for classic car lovers, families, and local residents. Held on the picturesque green
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Pupils from Icknield Walk First School proudly topped the fundraising charts at last year’s Royston in Blue event – and this year, they’re lacing up their trainers once again to support Teenage Cancer Trust. The young fundraisers are excited to return to the much-loved Royston in Blue Family Fun Run, taking place at 11am on
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Air cadets from 2484 (Bassingbourn) Squadron were out and about at the Royston Town Fayre recently, to promote their organisation to prospective new members. Cadets were able to demonstrate skills such as first aid, fieldcraft and STEM. They were keen to talk about their recent activities such as air experience flying and Easter camp, and
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