Be Sustainable in April Since last year there has been a significant shift towards environmentally responsible packaging for Easter eggs. Gratuitous plastic casings were on their way out and in came recyclable cardboard boxes with, in some cases, compostable, transparent vegetable starch windows. While there are still a lot of chocolate eggs wrapped in aluminium […]
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Spotlight On… Youth activities to benefit young people Police in Royston have been working with local schools and organisations to create more activities for children outside of school. Sergeant Jon Vine and his team recognised that youth provision in Royston was severely lacking, and ever more so since Covid. This has a direct impact on
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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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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
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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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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