Why not venture out for a walk this Easter to see the Pasque Flowers? Pulsatilla Vulgaris is the rather uninspiring name for the bright purple and yellow flower featured on our cover this month. It’s more commonly known as Pasque Flower and, rather more excitingly, as Dane’s Blood. The Pasque Flower is now incredibly rare […]
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If you eagerly open your Listing and head straight to this update, then our news of the Pasque Flowers may be perfectly timed! For much of the year, the banks of Church Hill appear unremarkable. But for a couple of weeks in late March/early April, they spring into life with their yearly display of pasque
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At last the days are warming up and wild flowers are popping all around us. Spring has definitely sprung! Here are some events to think about: Fashion Revolution Week, Tuesday 22nd to Sunday 27th April 2025: Each year in April, encourages us to ask our favourite brands, “Who made my clothes?” Doing this helps to
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Rental fraud is an increasing problem, particularly for students and young renters searching for housing. Scammers often post fake listings, impersonating landlords to trick victims into paying deposits or rent for non-existent or already-occupied properties. Many fall victim to these scams, losing hundreds or even thousands of pounds. With high rental demand, it is essential
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Dysons Menswear is based on Market Hill in Royston, where they are specialists in Super Dry, Lyle & Scott and Douglas & Graham clothing, as well as offering a hire service for men’s lounge and evening wear, and a dry cleaning service. Dysons Menswear has been in the town since 1934, and there are
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Marathon season is here, and we celebrate all of you who are facing this ultimate challenge! If you’re inspired to start running, these local groups can help to get you started: Royston Runners always welcome new runners and regularly host on 0-5k beginners sessions, our local Park Run takes place at Wimpole every Saturday morning,
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A once-neglected local shop in Royston has been given a new lease of life thanks to the community-driven Burns Road Project. Spearheaded by Diane Walters, the initiative has transformed the Cost Cutter shop on Burns Road, turning it from a shuttered and graffiti-marked space into a vibrant and welcoming hub. The inspiration for the
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This month, the people of Royston and the surrounding areas can experience the thrill of international travel – virtually! The Easter Day Virtual Balloon Race lifts off from Nairobi, Kenya, on Sunday 20th, at midday. Using advanced software that mimics real weather conditions, each virtual balloon will embark on a unique journey, soaring for seven
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Our latest speaker was Ray Munden, who gave a really interesting talk on the flora and fauna of Costa Rica. We were shown lots of fantastic slides of many species of birds with the most beautiful plumage plus other wildlife including frogs, lizards, sloths and coatimundi. We were given an insight to another part of
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Music lovers and organ enthusiasts have reason to celebrate as the historic organ at St Andrew’s Church, Orwell, has been fully rebuilt and restored to its former glory. Dating back to 1878, this remarkable instrument now features modern enhancements, allowing its 1,000 pipes, 24 stops, two keyboards, and pedalboard to reach their full potential. The
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Spotlight On… Royston Food Bank Royston Foodbank was set up at the start of last year, and opened their doors at the start of March – just before the pandemic started in the UK. The Foodbank is open for donations and collections every Wednesday and Saturday between 9-11am, based at the Royston Evangelical Church on
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Creative Royston are delighted to announce the theme for Royston Arts Festival 2025, which will take place from 20th-28th September: Then and Now. With 2025 marking the 400th anniversary of the death of King James, whose associations with Royston are a rich part of our town’s history, it seemed only fitting for organisations to theme
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