School Readers Children’s literacy charity Schoolreaders is looking for more volunteers who can help spread the joy of reading to children in Hertfordshire primary schools – especially around Royston. A recent survey of young people by the National Literacy Trust (NLT) revealed that reading enjoyment had reached a 15 year low, rallying slightly in the […]
Therfield Heath Conservation New Year, Big Plans! Managing Succession in plant communities. Happy New Year from the Conservators and staff at Therfield Heath. We have some big projects which we want to get underway on the Heath which will benefit Human and Wildlife alike. Scrub removal to save the rare grassland species will begin and
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Hair by Natalie, Celebrates 30 years in business! At a time when many businesses are struggling with ever-rising energy bills and the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, one hair salon in Bassingbourn is bucking the trend by celebrating 30 years in business. Hair By Natalie first started to offer professional hair services on 1st November
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Icknield Walk First School – Enjoy a special visit from the Freshwater Theatre Company… Pupils at Icknield Walk First School recently enjoyed a special visit from the Freshwater Theatre Company. They are one of the largest theatre-in-education companies in the UK and they provided our Year 1 pupils with a high quality drama workshop that
Local Care Home Hosts Community Christmas Fayre… Staff, residents, relatives and the local community came together at Melbourn Springs to enjoy a community Christmas Fayre that was held in the home on 4th December The hospitality team at Melbourn Springs served a selection of homemade minced pies and mulled wine which were enjoyed by everyone
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The Moor Play Park Opening Event… Despite the damp autumn weather, on Saturday 5th November many people came down to the Moor Play Park to officially mark its opening, following the recent refurbishment works funded by S106 monies. The event began with a welcome from Graham Clark, the chairman of the Parish Council, who thanked
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Members of Royston & District Motor Cycle Club joined with 550 motorcyclists for the annual Toy Run to Addenbrookes Hospital. The Toy Run organised by Cambridge Motor Cyclists delivers unwrapped toys for those children spending Christmas in Addenbrookes Hospital. Such are the large number of gifts the Red Hen Project a hyper-local charity that promotes
Icknield Walk First School visit to the Celtic Harmony Camp in Hertford… Year 3 pupils from Icknield Walk First School recently visited the Celtic Harmony Camp in Hertford. They took part in a range of different Iron Age activities. They used querns to grind wheat to make flour for bread and made traditional Celtic kale
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Royston & District Round Table are back with Santa in his sleigh for 2022… The dates and locations are out for full details and to keep an eye on any changes or additions please visit: Royston Round Table Santa Sleigh Routes – Facebook
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Out & About: Christmas Events & Shop Locally… December is here – and the theme for us this year is #TheRoystonPromise – to shop locally this Christmas and support our local retailers. You will find many gift ideas and a full directory of shops based in Royston Town Centre who will all be so appreciative
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Therfield Heath Conservation – Volunteers Wanted! Exciting projects are taking place on Therfield Heath, and we want as many people as possible to get involved in protecting and improving this beautiful nature reserve and important SSSI. Projects that our volunteer team will be tackling include: scrub removal; invasive species management; rare species monitoring; woodland management;
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Be Sustainable in December Now that winter is definitely set in it’s time to get the garden ready for next year. Rake up leaves to help your grass grow strong and pile them up where they can be a cozy home for garden visitors. Keep up with your hedgehog-friendly chores over Christmas and put out
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