Therfield Heath Conservation Habitat Management Therfield Heath contains some of the richest chalk grasslands in England and is the largest of this habitat in the county. Most of the site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest for the diverse and rare chalk grassland species and specific insect species which live there. The conservation […]
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Spotlight On… The Old Schoolhouse, Royston The Old Schoolhouse is a stunning 19th-century building in the heart of Royston, originally the town’s school. Trinity Life Church (TLC) bought the building in 2020 and has completed extensive renovation works throughout. The Williams Hall is a spacious, bright function room ideal for larger meetings, seminars, conferences, community
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Out and About… Meridian Men’s Keep Fit Club As Meridian Men’s Keep Fit Club enters its 45th year, we are looking for new members to join our friendly and welcoming group to exercise, train and play. Each week the club runs a well-established two-hour evening session on Monday evenings 7.30-9.30pm in the gymnasium at King
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Icknield Walk First School – Christmas Nativity Productions… Pupils at Icknield Walk First School have been enjoying their nativity productions this week. Children embraced the opportunity to perform in front of an audience, learning their songs, stage directions and speaking parts so well! Mrs Williams, a reception teacher said, “We are so proud of the
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Be Sustainable in January Now that the festivities are done and it’s time to pack away the decorations, wrap your treasured heirlooms in tissue paper and store them ready to unpack next December. Spend an extra few minutes carefully winding fairy lights to make hanging them easier next time. If you make a New Year’s
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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
