On Saturday 18th May, there was a real carnival atmosphere at the Hoops in Bassingbourn when the pub presented its tenth steam event, raising money for local charities. What started as a one-off show in 2014 with a solitary steam engine has, throughout the years, transpired into an extraordinary day each year with color and […]
Although the depressing damp weather may have disappointed the crowds from near and far that turned out for the Royston May Fayre the eclectic mix of exciting and varied activities dealt up by the hosting organisers certainly didn’t. A much loved event, with a vast repertoire of stimulating attractions, the annual Fayre, which is sponsored
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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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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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Sustainable Shepreth was initiated in January 2023 by a group of residents. All are passionate about finding ways to address the effects of climate change and its impact on the biodiversity of our community. We have the encouragement of the Parish Council and are keen to involve the whole village in these endeavours. Join
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