Local Choir hits Albert Square “If you’d have told me at the start of the year that I was going to sing in public, and not only that, in front of 5 million people on TV, I’d have laughed my head off!” That was Sophie – before joining the Somewhere 2 Sing choir in April, […]
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Getting out into your garden in the depths of winter is great for your mental health so much so some people call it the ‘Natural Health Service’. January in the garden can be cold and the days are short but regularly getting into your plot for a few minutes can significantly improve your mood
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Established in 2018, the Friends have been working alongside the Conservators of Therfield Heath and Greens to promote and encourage the use of, and access to, Therfield Heath. Since then the number of events we arrange, the size of our website and our social media presence has grown. We currently have a loyal following
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When it comes to making your New Year resolutions, here’s a list of ideas to help you along. Pick one, some or all and stick to the plan! Shop Local: For all manner of food and home items, pop to the shops on foot and pick up a few necessary items instead of driving out
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The festive season is for most a time for joy and celebration, but for many families, it can be a time of financial stress and uncertainty. With thousands of people struggling to make ends meet, it’s important to remember that the gift of good advice can make a world of difference. As we celebrate 2025,
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Chinese photo album achieves five figures in local auction A Chinese photo album smashed its top estimate at auction to achieve a staggering £14,091 inclusive of fees in Royston. The collection of photographs, entered into the Friday 6th December sale at Hansons Hertfordshire, depicted early photography believed to be from around the 1870s of the
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2024 has been a good steady year for the Royston Rockets. The club hosted a number of events throughout the year with the Eastern Championships in September being the pinnacle, a credit to the club and its brilliant volunteers. The coaches have completed inductions for new riders every month this year, and seen an increase
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To welcome in the New Year, we are recognising one of the heroes in our community with a “Local Recognition” article, rather than our ‘My Local Life’. We were delighted to receive this nomination from Jessica Parker, one of Darren’s colleagues at Wellington Wise, and having known and worked with Darren for a number of
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Join us for a free session and give Touch Rugby a try! This fun, non-contact sport, is open to anyone aged 14+. Mixed sex, age, experience /ability. Training sessions take place every Wednesday 7.30-8.45pm on Royston Heath. Text Hugh 07766 106940 for more details
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We are kicking the year off with stunning front cover images taken by local photographer Carmen Norman, and we’re sure you’ll agree, these are already a very strong contender for our favourite front cover of 2025! Carmen is an award winning fine art landscape and portrait photographer, ARPS, CPAGB and Nikon Professional. Her work
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Did you know that Royston has a Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) group? We might not be by the seaside, but many of us visit and enjoy UK beaches throughout the year, and the vital work of the RNLI helps to keep us all safe. The Royston group was established in March 1969. They hold
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Studlands Rise First School Raises Funds for Young Lives vs Cancer Students and teachers at Studlands Rise First School have raised an incredible £579 for Young Lives vs Cancer through donations at their Christmas plays last week (10th, 11th, 12th December 2024). The money raised will help children and young people facing cancer this Christmas.
