Meldreth Bowls Club There is nothing like the smell of newly mown grass to herald the beginning of spring and the Lawn Bowls season; but oh, how COVID-19 has robbed seasoned bowlers of the sport they love. With virtually no lawn bowls during 2020 and the indoor season also annihilated there is a real desire […]
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Theatre Company Brings Positivity Local female-run theatre company, TNT Theatre, have taken the negative situation of lockdown and used it to their advantage, to create something that could help lift the spirits of others and bring our community together. The exciting project has been put together by brand-new, company, ‘TNT Theatre’, made up of three
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Making Drama out of Lockdown Local drama group CADS have been anything but idle during lockdown, despite the restrictions on public performances. And to mark this, they have recently presented one of their annual drama awards to a member who has helped to keep the group going during the pandemic. CADS Chair, Emma Daintrey explains,
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Royston Parish Church Update Since our last update, with work on both the tower roof and the nave roof completed, the church has now emerged from its temporary covering and much of the scaffolding removed so that the iconic building of Royston is visible once again. Although Phase 2 is not yet complete, with work
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Rotary Club Helps Organisations Two local initiatives doing vital work in the pandemic to help vulnerable families and their children are to be supported by the Rotary Club of Royston. Both the Children’s Services Family Support Team in the town, and an organisation named Make Lunch Royston, will each receive a donation of £500 through
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Financial Boost for Community Royston resident Rebecca Heaps launched the UK’s first national tent-sharing company in February last year. She now needs the town’s help and support to get this innovative and community-led project off the ground. Tentshare is a trail-blazing peerto- peer tent-lending platform offering a way to boost the local economy and reduce
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Royston Environmental Group It’s a simple fact that we are choking our oceans in plastic waste. It’s not someone else’s problem, it’s a global issue for which we are all responsible. Royston Environmental Group (REG) is working with residents and local businesses towards having Royston certified as a Plastic Free Community. REG uses the Surfers
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Spotlight On… Coombes Community Centre Coombes Community Centre located on Burns Road in Royston is looking forward to welcoming back many of its community groups, clubs and organisations. During the last year the centre has been able to stay open for those giving blood and support groups for mental health and religious gatherings as it
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Out and About: Easter Holiday Fun Like most parents we have tried our best to try to keep their spirits up by keeping them busy, but a whole year of coming up with new ideas can be a little draining for even the most inventive individuals. Here are a few ideas that we will be
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Royston Baby and Toddler Show Last year, Royston’s annual baby and toddler event, Royston Baby and Toddler Show, took place at King James Academy, just before the nation went into lockdown. This year, the organisers are set to share some of the area’s pregnancy to preschool experts and local businesses, in a virtual show. The
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The Friends of Therfield Heath The signs of spring are here, snowdrops on Sun Hill Common, catkins on the hazel and silver birch trees, signs of blossom on the cherry plums, one of the earliest flowering trees, but best of all the birds are singing their territorial and courtship songs. Have you heard “teacher, teacher”
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Spotlight on… NESSie NESSie is a not for profit, child first, family focused organisation, supporting families and school staff to ensure positive emotional health in children and young people. Who are we? Originally set up in North Herts in 2015 in response to increasing mental health need in schools, NESSie now has a large team
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