Children and Families

Local Event: Hope After Loss – Family Fun Day in Royston in Aid of The James Foundation

Children and Families, Community News, Loving Local Living, Organisations

The James Foundation, a baby loss charity, is set to host a Family Fun Day in Priory Gardens, Royston, on Saturday 13th September 2025 from 12–5pm The event will feature a wide range of activities for all ages, including inflatables, food and craft stalls, a bar, bungees, coconut shy, ring-the-bell with prizes every time, hair […]

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Community News – Royston Leisure Centre

Business Profiles & News, Children and Families, Community News, Leisure, Loving Local Living, Organisations, Wellbeing

As we looked through The Listing archives for our celebration issue, we were delighted to discover that September 2005 also marked the opening of Royston Leisure Centre! Many of our readers will remember the buzz of excitement when the town learned we were getting our very own multi-sport leisure centre – and we proudly featured

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Local Event: Royston Allotments Open Day – Sunday 3rd August

Children and Families, Community News, Loving Local Living, Organisations, Wellbeing

Ever wondered what’s growing behind the gates at Coombes Hole? Come and find out at Royston Allotments’ annual Open Day on  Sunday 3rd August, 11am–2pm! We’ll be firing up the BBQ, slicing the cakes, and welcoming visitors to explore our beautiful site. It’s a great chance to enjoy some homegrown goodness, get some tips from

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Local Recognition… Tribute to Gerald ‘Gerry’ Rowe: The Ice Cream Man

Children and Families, Community News, Local Recognition, Loving Local Living, My Local Life

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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Children & Families: NEW Jowler’s Children’s Summer Trail

Children and Families

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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News from HomeStart, Royston, Buntingford & South Cambs: Volunteering Opportunities

Children and Families, Community News, Loving Local Living, Organisations, Recruitment

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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Spotlight On… Royston First Celebrating our Town

Children and Families, Community News, Loving Local Living, Organisations

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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