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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The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to over 3,300 exceptional private gardens in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands, and raises impressive amounts of money for some of the UK’s best-loved nursing and health charities through admissions, teas and cake. Thanks to the generosity of garden owners, volunteers and visitors, they
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This month, we were delighted to receive a nomination from Liz Cox for Sheila Ball, Chair of Royston Town Twinning and lead of Royston Town Band’s Development Band, and how her roles impact on our community. Tell us why you are nominating Sheila Sheila devotes a considerable amount of time to both the organisations that
This June, we’re excited to join the nationwide celebration of Independent Bookshop Week (14th – 21st June) a time to highlight the importance of local bookshops. Discover the newly shortlisted paperbacks for the Indie Book Awards 2025, featuring must-read fiction and nonfiction titles by acclaimed authors such as Tracy Chevalier, Elif Shafak, Jacqueline Wilson, Percival
Looking for great-tasting drinks and snacks? Cambridge Juice Company has you covered! We’re a family-run business and proud wholesaler, celebrating 25 years of serving East Anglia with over 400 different products for you to pick from. From cafes and bars to hotels, farm shops, and even homes, we deliver a wide range of delicious drinks
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The start of June marks the countdown to two of our biggest events of this year! Our Green Festival on Saturday 14th June & Anglo-Saxon Day on Sunday 6th July. For our Green Festival we’ve teamed up with Royston Environmental Group and are welcoming a host of local groups and organisations to explore how we can
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Continuing our republished series, “A Question of Royston”, covering the little-known history of Royston, as written by the late Councillor F John Smith (1932-2021). They go under different names in different parts of the country and the spelling is probably variable but what do you understand by “Twitchells”? There are plenty of them in the
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The ministry of John the Baptist reached its peak when Jesus came to him to be baptised in the Jordan River. John’s outspoken condemnation of Herod Antipas for marrying his brother’s wife, led to his imprisonment. After Herod’s stepdaughter, Salome, danced for him on his birthday, he promised to give her whatever she asked for.
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Spring is definitely in the air now, with shoots growing and fledglings appearing. What better time of year to get out and make the most of our wonderful surroundings, and start doing something to help nature? 7th-15th June is national Great Big Green Week; the UK’s biggest celebration of community action to tackle climate change
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Mencap is a society for people with learning difficulties and their carers. Here in Royston, new members are always welcome. On behalf of Royston and District Mencap I would like to say that although membership has somewhat diminished over the last few years – especially since Covid – we are still up and running. Most
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Whaddon has a Whitsun tradition seemingly unlike any other in the UK At some point in the past, a practice developed of men going round the village singing a special song on and around Whitsun time. These men held aloft oak branches, and waved them at various points. This tradition fell out of use in
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As summer heats up, Therfield Heath welcomes more visitors to take in its beautiful open spaces, now blooming with orchids, vetches and scabious and alive with butterflies. But with dry conditions also comes the increased risk of wildfires. The Conservators of Therfield Heath and Greens would like to ask you to help protect the heath
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