Hertfordshire’s “unsung lockdown heroes” were celebrated this month thanks to a Therfield pub’s efforts to spread a little happiness. Run in conjunction with Abode Town & Country estate agents in Royston, The Fox and Duck hosted the Lockdown Heroes Night on Thursday, 12th May, where more than 60 people descended for the event. The finalists, […]
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Duchess of Sutherland Steams through Cambridgeshire… Heading for Windsor and Eton the famous locomotive, the ‘Duchess of Sunderland’, is captured on camera powering through Meldreth station on a journey that started at Norwich earlier on Saturday morning. The engine was one of a number of 4-6-2 class Pacifics designed by the very ingenious and talented
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The Crow’s Nest Theatre in Royston Grand Opening begins with ‘Teechers’ by John Godber… For many years residents of Royston and the surrounding villages have had to make the trip to Cambridge, Stevenage or Hertford if they want a night at the theatre or to enjoy good, live music. Limitless Academy of Performing Arts have
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End of Topic Celebrations at Icknield Walk First School Year 2 and Year 4 pupils at Icknield Walk First School have celebrated the end of their topics with an exciting dress up day. Pupils in Year 4 came dressed as Vikings and participated in many creative and engaging activities, including writing Viking runes, making a
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Royston LIVE at… The Royston British Legion After seven happy years at The Old Bull Inn – Royston Folk Club has relocated to The Royal British Legion in Mill Road, under a new name … Royston LIVE … Here, in a bigger space, they can continue to offer around 100 people amazing LIVE music, but
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Reception Teacher Mrs Williams, completes a 50-mile race over the South Downs Way… Mrs Williams, one of the Reception teachers at Icknield Walk First School, completed a 50-mile race over the South Downs Way during the Easter Holidays to raise funds for the school raising over £2,000 so far. Mrs Williams decided to support Icknield
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Royston’s Own Tower Flower As part of the celebrations for the reopening of Royston Parish Church, the team are planning a ‘Flower Tower’ to decorate the bell tower. The project is inspired by Barley Church who created one last year, and have provided masses of help and information. Royston Parish Church are looking for crafters
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Update on Royston Church The last couple of months have seen steady progress on the final phase of the restoration/refurbishment in line with the programme for completion by early July. The major part of this work has seen the laying of the underfloor heating and services as well as the limecrete surface. All that now
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Royston Joins the Big Fix It Saturday 14th May is a national repair day – The Big Fix. To celebrate, Royston Repair Café has teamed up with Mend My Phone to offer free advice and quick fixes for mobiles, along with other broken household items. At the May 14th community repair event, repairer Jason Marsh
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Explore Cambridge Our wonderful cover photography this May is by Caroline Baker, taken in Cambridge in Summer and Autumn during walks from Lammas Land, along the River Cam and down to Sheep’s Green. It’s a favourite walk of hers as, timed well, it can be quiet and picturesque. The swans make their presence known on
Be Sustainable in May Folklore says that on the 1st of May you should wash your face in the morning dew to keep your complexion fresh and lovely throughout the year. Probably as reliable an endorsement as any overpriced skin cream! Embrace No Mow May! Not only because you don’t need to heave the mower
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Spotlight On… 10th Royston Scout Group This May is an exciting time for the 10th Royston Scout Group. During the tough last years, the 62 children that make up our Beavers (5-7), Cubs (7-11) and Scouts (11-14) have continued to meet throughout – virtually, safely and outside. Through the imagination and dedication of our leaders,
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