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Children & Families: Hop into Spring – Celebrate Easter at Standalone Farm

Easter at Standalone Farm is shaping up to be a delightful blend of fun, learning, and mouthwatering treats for all ages! With a variety of exciting events lined up throughout the Easter holidays, there’s no better way to embrace the season of renewal and adventure. From hands-on chocolate-making workshops to immersive animal encounters, Standalone Farm

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Community News: April Exhibitions @ Curwens Art Gallery, Royston

Curwens Solicitors Non-Profit Art Gallery is hosting a painting exhibition by Susan Sanders and Sculptures Made with LOVED on select dates in April. Non-Profit Community Gallery and Claire Fremann from Libellule, Supporting Local Artists Main Exhibitors on Saturday 5th, 19th and 26th of April from 9am to 1pm. Paintings by Susan Sanders – Susan is

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Community News: Hertfordshire’s popular country event, Barkway Market, returns on Saturday 10 May 2025

If you’re looking to spend a day in the countryside enjoying a quintessential day out in an idyllic setting, Barkway Market on Saturday, 10th May, is the perfect event. Barkway Market takes place on Saturday, 10th May from 10am to 4pm. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to experience a traditional market in a picturesque setting

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Business Profile: Bow Books Royston – Community Recognition at Bow Books!

Easter is the perfect time to unwind with a great book! Browse our hand picked selection of the latest fiction and non-fiction for adults or treat little ones to Easter-themed books and classics – all 3 for 2! If you missed the World Book Day voucher swap? We’ve extended the deadline through April or special

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Community News: Helping you on your back to Work Journey

A free programme has been launched in Cambridge City, South Cambridgeshire, East Cambridgeshire and Royston to help people who may be struggling to find work or remain in employment due to a health problem. The WorkWell pilot programme matches local people with a work and health coach who can establish what they need help with,

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Community News: Annual Model Railway Exhibition

The Annual Model Railway Exhibition returns to Bassingbourn Village College on Saturday, 12th April 10.30am – 4pm, promising a fantastic day out for railway enthusiasts of all ages. Visitors can enjoy 20 intricate model railway layouts, sit-on steam train rides from Royston Model Engineers (weather permitting), and browse displays from 18 demonstrators, traders, and societies. Royston

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Community News: Bee Friendly – ‘Be Part of It’

John O’Connor Pest Control and Grounds Maintenance, in conjunction with North Herts Council, are working towards a Bee Friendly Status for Royston, following their successful initiative in Letchworth. An application is underway to submit Royston’s Bee Corridor for a Bee Friendly Award, with judging due to take place in April/May this year. The “Bee Part

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Royston Museum – April Update

Monthly Update: From Emma – Museum Curator… Earlier this year, the Museum was awarded the Environmental Sustainability Award at the Hertfordshire Association of Museums’ annual awards. We’re thrilled to have been recognised for our work to become a more environmentally conscientious organisation. Three of our volunteers were also recognised as Heritage Heroes for their contributions

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News from Royston Cave: April Update – Tours of the Cave

Monthly Update – From Emma, Royston Cave Manager… April is an exciting month for Royston Cave because we begin our 2025 public tour season. The steps have been swept, the cobwebs dusted away, and the guides are ready to begin their tours. Tour prices have been frozen for this year, and times have slightly increased,

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