Local fundraisers, Mr Craig McMurrough, MBA and Dr Sarah Temple (Fritchley) PhD, known as Mr and Ms Ovary, have been honoured with the prestigious Prime Minister Point of Light awards. Their tireless efforts have made an incredible impact, as they have conquered a range of physical challenges, including marathons and regional mini tours, to raise over £70,000 for ovarian […]
Our thanks to the thousands in the area who have bought from our huge range of new and secondhand books. To those who have encouraged us, added to the stock, placed orders, spread the word. And a personal thanks to my invaluable small team of helpers. Books matter. In their infinite variety, they inform, entertain,
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Our mission is to show that it’s great to be outside all day even if (or especially when) it’s wet and muddy! My name is Jonny and I live in Royston with my wife and two children. I believe that spending plenty of time outside is so important for mental and physical health. I hope
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Royston Museum Celebrating 40 Years (1984-2024) – June Update… Recruitment: Royston Museum are looking for a pro-active, experienced Treasurer to join the Board of Trustees. The
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This month we caught up with F.E.Tucker & Sons Fishmongers who have had a presence on Royston Market for over 60 years. Offering fresh catches of fish which they bring into Royston from Great Yarmouth every Wednesday and Saturday, they are without doubt one of the most popular pitches on the market. Sea bass, salmon,
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If you’re buying a second-hand car from a trader, choose a trustworthy one with an established name with a good reputation. Ideally, they will be part of a trade association or follow the industry’s code of practice. If you’re buying via an auction, you’ll have fewer legal protections like the right to returns or refunds so
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Royston & District Community Transport Celebrate their 30th anniversary. It was back in 1992 that the Secretarial team at Royston Health Centre recruited a team of volunteer drivers, using their own cars, to transport patients to their hospital appointments, who could not get there by other means. In 1994 having grown in size, they moved
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Happy Birthday to Royston Town Council – 50 years old this year! The Local Government Act 1972 received the Royal assent in that year and two years later – in 1974 – the old Royston Urban District Council became Royston Town Council. A lot of the responsibilities of the old Urban District Council were transferred
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The Hundred Parishes includes much of the extensive barley-growing area of the Hertfordshire and Essex borders. The malting of barley in preparation for its use in the brewing industry was a significant activity in several of our larger villages and market towns, especially along the River Stort, from the 18th to the 20th centuries. Evidence
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Rev Charity Tozivepi Nzegwu led the opening prayers at the Royston Methodist Church, followed by Cllr Mayor Lisa Jayne Adams’s thanksgiving address to the community for all the support. “It has been an honour to represent you as Royston’s Town Mayor. Many Dignitaries, Mayors and Councillors turned out Sally, the deputy lord-lieutenant, said what a
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‘The biggest single factor in seeking a child’s success is reading for pleasure’ as quoted by Dragon’s Den. Bow Books has a mission via its Children’s Den to encourage children to do just that by creating their own book collection…from pushchair to young adult ages. All children’s books are 3 for 2. Make the most
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News from Royston Market Traders… St Ives Wholesale Produce Ltd fruit and veg traders have been on Royston Market for over 25 years and make a huge contribution to its success. They can be found on Wednesdays and Saturdays occupying a very large and colourful pitch at the top end of the Main Market Square
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