Community News

A hundred vulnerable children had a great day out at Wimpole Hall earlier this month, thanks to volunteers and funding from a number of local Rotary clubs and supporters. The annual event was backed by a national charity known as Kids Out, which provides “positive experiences and happy memories” for the most disadvantaged children. Rotarians […]

Melbourn Springs care home, in Melbourn, has held a Garden Party to celebrate 4 years of serving the local community. Staff, residents and guests commemorated this special occasion with live music and games, a variety of home-made treats and a special visit from the Mayor of Royston, Cllr John Rees. Melbourn Springs has built up

In 1942, Nuthampstead, a quiet town located in North Hertfordshire, was transformed overnight to accommodate the needs of the 398th Bombardment Group. The construction of the airfield at Nuthampstead involved clearing forests and levelling fields to create runways and necessary facilities. This transformation highlighted the urgency and scale of wartime preparations during that era. Over

A day of fundraising called Play 4 Lesley recently raised approximately £5000 including GiftAid for the Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT).  The event, which was kindly hosted by Royston Leisure Centre took place at the end of April in Memory of Lesley Judge, long time Royston resident, who sadly passed away last September. Lesley had lived

A message from our new Town Mayor, Councillor John Rees I feel honoured and humbled as I begin my term as Mayor and I am very much looking forward to the next 12 months, continuing to work with the Town Council for the people of Royston. My wife and I moved to Royston from a