Khandel Light – the Barley based charity have seven amazing runners in this year’s London Marathon on Sunday 23rd April. Our work in Rajasthan is still essential: 350 households receive clean drinking water every month. 100 young people benefit from educational bursaries every year. 700 young women attend the Girls’ Parliament, Sanitary towels are provided […]
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Spotlight focuses on the attached photo! Introducing Charlie W a striker who plays for Squadron 66 Under 11’s who joined Shepreth Spifires Tots Football team 6 years ago. Since starting his football journey with Shepreth Spitfires Charlie has been joined by his Grandad. Giving encouragement and support to Charlie and all his teammates. After several
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The magic of music… As Royston Choral Society celebrates its 50th season of concerts, two of the choir’s basses – Neil Sykes and Steve Richards – share insights into the musical influences and tastes that have led them to sing with the choir. Neil writes… I didn’t grow up listening to classical music, other than what
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Royston First, Free Water Refill Stations Royston First’s “Love Where You Live” campaign is focused on reducing the amount of single-use plastic throughout the town and minimising Royston’s overall carbon footprint. They are asking customers and visitors to use reusable water bottles when visiting the town, and have launched a free water refill initiative. So
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Curwens: Local Artists Gallery Exhibition Continuing a long-standing tradition, Curwens are due to hold their first open evening of 2023, on Wednesday 15th March, 6-8pm. Zen Thompson, a specialist in Family Law, is facilitating the event, and explained that the partners at Curwens are pleased to give local artists the opportunity to exhibit and sell
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Be Sustainable in March There is so much to look forward to in the spring! Those hedgehogs will be up and about and, having lost a third of their body weight over winter, please do leave dog food and water out for them. Food Waste Action Week is Monday, 6th to Sunday 12th March 2023.
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Spotlight On… Luna Animal Rescue Luna Animal Rescue was established in October 2013, so is almost ready to celebrate a 10th birthday! Since then thousands of dogs, cats and small animals have moved from pounds and previous homes, through foster homes and rehabilitation and onto new lives with new families. Luna has taken animals from
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News from our Community: The Rotary Club of Royston raise money for the devastating Earthquake… The Rotary Club of Royston raised an amazing £2320.27 from its collection last Friday and Saturday at Tesco, Royston, to help support relief efforts following the devastating earthquake affecting parts of Turkey and Syria. The club now plans to make
News from Schools – Superhero day and a visit from Herts Police for pupils at Icknield Walk First School… Year 1 pupils at Icknield Walk First School recently enjoyed a Superhero Day. The children came to school dressed as their favourite superheroe and took part in lots of superhero themed activities. Miss Morris Pond, a
News from Icknield Walk First School… Children at Icknield Walk First School thoroughly enjoyed their visit from local folk duo ‘Megson’ last week. Megson have been nominated four times for the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and they provided our pupils with a fun and interactive performance. Debs and Stu entertained children across the year
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Herts Domestic Abuse: Love Shouldn’t Hurt The run up to Valentine’s Day is hard to miss. The world becomes full of hearts, flowers and chocolates, even in these strange lockdown times. But signs that you or someone you know are experiencing domestic abuse can be far more subtle. Domestic abuse takes many forms – some
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Be Sustainable in February In these still chilly winter months let’s think about food! The 21st February is Shrove Tuesday with families across the land dusting off their trusty pans and buying ingredients ready for the big fry! But let’s think about this for a minute. We cheerfully buy readymade mixes and sprinkle sugar and
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