Children and Families

Volunteering Opportunities: Royston District Scouts are looking for Volunteers to help welcome more young people to Scouting…

Royston District Scouts provides Challenge and Adventure for over 500 young people supported by over 80 adult volunteers, from our groups in Royston, Steeple Morden, Barley, Melbourn, Harston and Barrington.    Scouting is youth lead, young people given a say in their activities. As they get older, they develop leadership skills and begin to run […]

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Business Profile: Bow Books Royston – Celebrate World Book Day!

Bring your World Book Day (WBD) voucher from school and exchange it for a book from this year’s special WBD selection – or use it as £1 off any other book! The 2025 WBD range features exciting titles, including Magic Balloon, Bluey, Acorn Wood, Paddington Farm, Pokémon, Lego, Soccer Diaries, and more. Plus, don’t miss

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Out & About: New Adventures Await at Standalone Farm!

Standalone Farm is the perfect place for family-friendly fun, and we can’t wait to welcome visitors of all ages to our beautiful farm in Letchworth. Whether you’re a regular visitor or a first-timer, there’s always something new to discover, rain or shine. Animal Encounters and Outdoor Adventures for All Ages From the moment you step

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Community News: Free Cakes for Kids: Bringing Joy to Families in Royston and North Herts

Free Cakes for Kids Royston & North Herts is a local volunteer-led initiative built on a simple yet heartfelt belief – every child deserves a cake on their birthday. Since launching in April 2019, the group has provided hundreds of homemade, bespoke cakes to children across the area, ensuring that no birthday goes unnoticed. At

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Business Profile: Bow Books Royston January Update: New Year Literary Adventure

Happy New Year and thank you to all who supported our vision in 2024 – welcoming the opportunity to view a wide range of new and secondhand books across two floors. As we step into 2025, we look forward to welcoming even more book lovers. Our ongoing offers include 3-for-2 deals on all children’s books

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News from Schools: Children from Studlands Rise First School in Royston raise vital funds to help children facing cancer

Studlands Rise First School Raises Funds for Young Lives vs Cancer Students and teachers at Studlands Rise First School have raised an incredible £579 for Young Lives vs Cancer through donations at their Christmas plays last week (10th, 11th, 12th December 2024). The money raised will help children and young people facing cancer this Christmas.

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Royston Museum – December Update by Emma Canterbury – Royston Museum Manager

    If you read my article in last month’s edition, then you’ll know I’ve been nervously waiting for the outcome of some funding applications. Well, I am thrilled to share that those applications have been successful.  Thanks to generous funding from the North Herts Prosperity Fund and the Brian Leslie Racher Trust we’re going

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December News from Royston Library… Winter Reads

Royston Library are excited to announce the Winter Reads Challenge, which runs until Saturday 31st January. This initiative aims to encourage adults and children to engage with reading during the winter months through a series of fun and flexible challenges. Winter Reads is a series of exciting reading challenges and events for all ages, taking

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