What a summer! We have been time travelling throughout history stopping off in a different era each week, including Romans, Medieval and the 20th Century. Time travellers who joined us on our adventures each earnt a special badge on which they could collect a different ribbon for every week. Well done to those who […]
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Thank you to everyone taking part in our Summer Reading Challenge! We love seeing so many families and children joining us in the library this summer. You have until 8th September to complete the challenge, with a certificate, medal and pencil for everyone who completes the challenge successfully. This September, look out for our events which
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Royston’s skatepark has recently been extended and revamped thanks to North Herts Council. The council, with the help of landscape architects at Groundwork East and local users, has transformed the skatepark – it’s been extended on two sides, more than doubling the existing footprint, and the new street area includes hubba ledges and a grind
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(Bassingbourn) Air Cadets are calling all future cadets to join us for our Autumn intake on Monday 16th September! First Aid training, Duke of Edinburgh Awards, Flying, Adventure Training and BTECs are just some of the activities that our cadets take part in. If this appeals to you, our intake night is the perfect opportunity
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2024 is a very special year for the Orwell Pannier Market – it’s our 20th Anniversary! This makes us the oldest monthly village market in South Cambridgeshire (see SCDC’s website – visitsouthcambs.co.uk). It all started back in 2004 when three local residents, on holiday in Devon, saw villagers selling surplus produce from pannier baskets. What
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Paul Bowes from Bow Books in Royston attributes his national pride and fierce loyalties to descending from generations of Yorkshire yeoman farmers for 500 years, then from a branch that transferred to the heart of England in Victorian times. His appreciation of family values solidified 60 years ago when committing to a wonderful life-partner, parenting
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Royston Arts Festival returns this year on Friday 20th September and runs until Saturday 5th October. This year, popular folk due Megson are opening the Festival with a concert in Royston Parish Church, and the Festival ends with the day-long Barkway Literary Festival, featuring author talks and workshops. Throughout the Festival, enjoy over 50 events
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Why not consider Alpaca Walking an unforgettable experience just 15 minutes drive from Royston. Yew Tree Alpacas, based in the picturesque village of Anstey, near Buntingford, offers a fabulous Alpaca walking experience in the East Hertfordshire countryside. It’s a fantastic day out for a special occasion or treat for yourself and makes a fantastic present for
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Royston Allotments are once again opening their gates to the public and heating up the BBQ! The allotment holders would love you to come and visit their beautiful site, at Coombes Hole (at the junction of Green Street and Melbourn Road), Royston, on Sunday 11th August, 11am – 2pm. It’s an opportunity to come and
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During August take time out of your working day and relax with a book whilst on holiday or at home. We have hundreds of interesting recent titles, plus our 3 for 2 offers on thousands of secondhand books to keep the whole family engrossed. Books donated for your summer fundraising event, so please contact us if
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We are delighted to have re-opened the Kumon Royston Study Centre from a new venue. At Kumon, we aim to discover the potential of each and every child, whether gifted or in need of extra help, by developing their ability to learn independently. Our approach to learning is different. Think of the saying ‘Give a
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How lucky are we, to have so many free or low-cost events for children and families over the summer holidays?… Enjoy walks and kite flying on the Heath, Priory Memorial Gardens or Ashwell Springs for a fun day out. The Listing has gathered the best of the events on offer in Royston, SG8 and the
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