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Pinkster Gin August Cocktail: Berry-Loma Cocktail

We’re delighted that Pinkster founder Stephen Marsh is sharing his cocktail recipes with us to enjoy this summer! Stephen spent five years perfecting the Pinkster recipe and another ten enjoying this deliciously dry G&T. Drum roll for a juniper variation of the tequila based Paloma cocktail. This refreshing summer cocktail is well worth the effort. […]

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Spotlight On: Supporting Royston District Community Transport

Royston and District Community Transport (RDCT) provide a vital service for people in the town and surrounding areas who are unable to drive or use public transport to get to medical and social appointments. In the year to March 2026, with the support from their wonderful volunteer drivers, they completed just under 4,500 journeys travelling

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Community News: Update from Therfield Heath & Greens

Restoring the Eastern Boundary of Therfield Heath Work will soon begin on an important project to restore the eastern boundary of Therfield Heath, running along the Hertfordshire Way from the Golf Club, to help protect one of our most valuable local landscapes while improving its appearance and making it easier to care for in the

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What’s New! In Royston & Beyond this August…

This month we’re pleased to share some very exciting ‘What’s New’ updates along with Milestones and news of  those businesses coming soon! What’s New Serenity Reformer Pilates | Wellness Studio | Coffee Shop – Designed for all abilities, welcoming classes help improve strength, flexibility & overall wellbeing. 10 Melbourn St, Royston SG8 7BZ hello@serenitypilatesstudio.com –

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Business News: Bow Books Kids – A New Chapter at Bow Books, Angel Pavement Royston…

There’s even more to discover this summer with the official launch of Bow Books Kids at 12noon Sat 1st Aug, bringing an even bigger range of children’s books, holiday reads and activity books to young readers. Be there! To celebrate, families are invited to enjoy two free children’s events. On Sat 8th Aug at 10am,

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My Local Life: Manvinder Singh, Mitr Restaurant – Kneesworth Street, Royston

This month we caught up with Manvinder Singh from Mitr Restaurant on Kneesworth Street in Royston. Manvinder launched Mitr in December 2024, along with his wife Simran who runs front of house. They are proud to call Royston their home. Manvinder is an enthusiast biker, a people’s person, and passionate about cooking. Mitr means friend

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Club News: Royston Photographic Society: Photographer Spotlight: Peter Baker

This month we take a closer look at photographer Peter Baker. After taking photographs for many years simply as a holiday snapper, Peter only discovered his real passion for photography after taking early retirement. In just eight years he has immersed himself in the craft, developing into one of the region’s most successful exhibition photographers.

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Community News: North Herts & District Citizens Advice: August

Citizens Advice North Hertfordshire (CANH) is urging local residents to check their rights before booking a package holiday. Nationally, Citizens Advice received around 3,500 complaints about package holidays in the last 12 months, with issues ranging from misdescribed accommodation to unavailable facilities. Poor customer service is also a major concern, with reports of long wait

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Royston Museum Highlights by Emma: Coming up August…

July was a busy month for us welcoming a range of students on work experience to the Museum. Rhian led our Year 10 students from King James Academy and Melbourn Village Collage on a range of different projects, from planning and proposals through to completion. As part of the week, the students brought Roy from

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Royston Environmental Group: Be Sustainable: Keeping Cool August

Keeping Cool without costing the Earth Climate change is real, and we are already feeling the effects. The June heatwave was a stark reminder that infrastructure and housing in the UK is not set up to cope with the higher temperatures we will continue to experience. But what can we do about it? When temperatures

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Things to Do: Royston Allotments Annual Open Day

Royston Allotments invites the local community to its Annual Open Day, offering visitors the chance to discover what makes the allotment community so special. Visitors can take a wander around the site, meet friendly plot holders and see what’s growing this season. Whether you’re a keen gardener, considering taking on an allotment, or simply looking

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