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News from Royston Arts Festival – Calling Local Writers

Royston Arts Festival takes place between 20th September – 5th October 2024 at various venues in Royston. Have you published a book? Whether traditionally or independently published, Creative Royston invites you to Royston Arts Festival 2024 for a celebration of local writers! On Saturday 28th September, Royston Arts Festival will be hosting a book fair […]

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News from Royston Home-Start – Got Talent Extravaganza!

Brace yourselves for an unforgettable evening of entertainment at Home-Start’s Got Talent extravaganza!  Join us on Saturday, 29th June, at KJAR, Senior Site, Garden Walk, Royston. Doors open at 6.15pm for a 7pm start. Prepare to be wowed by a lineup of sensational acts and hosted by the incredible Jude Simpson. With a licensed bar,

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Spotlight On… The Healthy Hub North Herts, Royston

The Healthy Hub North Herts is a district wide wellbeing service which is funded by Hertfordshire County Council and North Herts Council. The service offers virtual health and wellbeing support over the phone and online to residents, helping them access support for their mental health, financial advice, and assistance, becoming more active, weight management food

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News from Royston Cave: Half Term Tours – Wednesday 29th May

Royston has such a wonderful history, and of course one of the most unique caves in the country, however, we have noticed that sometimes when families come into the cave, the children are not always as excited as we are! After the success of our Storytime Special last autumn, we are excited to hold some

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News from Royston Museum – Celebrating 40 Years!

Happy 40th Anniversary to us! Sunday 28th April marks 40 years since the Museum opened in its present location. But did you know, the history of a Museum in Royston dates much further back? In 1856, Royston Institute Museum was formed, but subsequently closed. In 1965, Royston & District Local History Society was formed and

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Community News: Fixing the World – One Item at a Time, Royston Repair Cafe

The next Royston Repair Café at Coombes Community Centre is from 2-5pm on Saturday 25th May. The team of volunteer repairers invites owners of broken household items to book in their items in advance – details below – for free assessment and, if possible, a free fix. Many owners return to the Repair Café events

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Out and About… 398th Bombardment Group (Heavy) 80th Anniversary

This year marks not only the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings but also a more local anniversary, the anniversary of the arrival of the 398th Bombardment Group (Heavy) in Nuthampstead, North Hertfordshire. Families, friends and supporters of the squadrons who were based at Nuthampstead have returned year upon year to show their respect, but

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Community News – Ashwell at Home 2024 ‘Hidden Ashwell’

Ashwell at Home 2024, Sunday 12th May 11am-5pm A great day out for all the family! This beautiful and historic village welcomes visitors from near and far for a whole day of entertainment and fun for all ages at its annual fundraising event ‘Ashwell at Home’. The theme for 2024 is ‘Hidden Ashwell’ and there

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Community News: Royston is to lose its iconic Kite Festival for this year!

Royston is to lose its iconic kite festival this year, after more than 30 years during which the event has raised  £100,000  for charities and played an important role in the local calendar. The festival, run by the Rotary Club of Royston,  has occupied just 2% of Therfield Heath for one day each year since

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Community News: Model Railway Exhibition – A Great Success by Clive Porter

The Royston and District Model Railway Club held their annual exhibition at the Bassingbourn Village College on Saturday 13th April, which as usual was a great success with almost a thousand people attending from across a wide area. It was encouraging to note that around 150 of the younger generation were present at this the

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