Back in July, BBC’s The One Show visited Royston to film a short piece about trumpet soloist Alison Balsom OBE. As part of the segment, they filmed Alison rehearsing with Royston Town Band at the Heritage Hall in Royston Town Hall, which was kindly provided by Royston Town Council. Charmian Flowerday, Chair of Royston Town […]
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Chatty Cafe Royston is thriving, having recently celebrated 18 months of friendly conversations and community connection. Every Monday, The Jolly Postie in Royston opens its doors from 12noon to 1.30pm for the cafe’s Chatter & Natter table, offering a welcoming space for anyone looking for company. Whether visitors are new to the area, feeling lonely,
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Curwens Gallery in Royston will showcase the work of Bassingbourn artist Della Dickerson on Saturdays 4th, 11th and 18th October 2025, from 10am to 1pm. Della first discovered her passion for painting in 2002–03 after an illness led her to join a beginners class at Melbourn College. After several years of study she struck out on
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Our Readers’ Survey showed strong interest in local volunteering. This new feature, in print and online aims to connect volunteers with organisations needing an extra pair of hands. Royston Environmental Group seeks volunteers on an ongoing basis to help organise and put on events and activities across Royston & villages. Currently in particular need of:-volunteers
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Check out the latest Halloween Events taking place in the area
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Royston and District Probus Club, a club for retired professional and business men, meet on the second Thursday of each month for lunch and socialising. On alternate months a guest speaker is invited. On 14th August the speaker was DJ Bassan who came from RBN Gurdwara Sahib Northampton – Gurdwara is a place of worship-
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A Motorsport First: 24-Hour Charity Driveathon at Langley Park Rally School On Saturday 13th September 2025, Langley Park Rally School in Essex will host a first-of-its-kind motorsport challenge – a continuous 24-hour Driveathon in support of Essex & Herts Air Ambulance, alongside Parkinson’s UK, Cancer Research UK, and Young Stroke Victims. In a remarkable show
This term, local author Marion from Story Meadow is sharing her first children’s book, ‘Billy Bunny and the Woodpecker Nest’, with schools in the area. During her FREE author visit she reads the storybook to children in assemblies using audience participation and natural craft demonstrations to bring the story to life. Her beautiful, hardcover picture
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Two of Royston’s largest and best-loved community groups – the town’s u3a and its Rotary club – joined together this week for an evening of celebration. Jackie Gellert, who has served as Chair of Royston u3a since its relaunch ten years ago, was invited with husband Ralph to dinner with Rotary at the town’s golf
How it all started! The inspiration for The Listing came way back in 2005, when founder Cath had two young children, and was always on the look out for free or low-cost activities to do as a family. “I grew up in the area so knew there were so many things going on, especially in
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Following on from last month’s What’s NEW article, the response has been fantastic! This month we’re bringing you even more exciting updates – from brand-new businesses opening their doors and a relocation. Just Opened: Balloon Gift Boutique & Events, located on Royston Industiral Estate Everything balloon and party related, from single helium balloons to big
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We’ve always strived to create The Listing front covers have always been a talking point. The Listing started as a black and white magazine back in 2005, and even though our black and white covers were striking, we were delighted to be able to grow into a full colour magazine in June 2006. Our front
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