Andy McFadyen of Newlings of Royston has been named National Funeral Director of the Year 2025. Andy was first nominated for the award back in February, joining a strong category of 30 contenders from across the country. In July, he was delighted to discover he had made the shortlist of just five finalists. The awards […]
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Pumpkin picking has grown in popularity in recent years, and it’s easy to see why! Local farms and venues are opening their fields for you to choose your own pumpkin, ready for carving over the half term holidays for Halloween. Remember to dress appropriately for the weather and the fields, and check each venue’s website
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We were delighted to receive a Local Recognition for Ruth Brown, someone who works hard for our community in so many different ways. She was nominated by her colleague from Royston Liberal Democrats, Dr Carol Stanier, and as you can see, her involvement in the community goes far beyond her political role. Ruth has lived
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Thank you for all your positive feedback on What’s New and Milestone Celebrations. We’re delighted to celebrate so many wonderful new ventures and achievements. Here are more exciting new businesses opening their doors. Call & Cloud Phone & Vape Shop High Street, Royston Your one-stop shop for Tech & Vapes 07979 301 251 Flown The
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The second exciting and informative talk in the Royston Wildlife Group programme, part of the Friends of Therfield Heath & Greens, will be on Tuesday 28th October with an illustrated presentation by Andrew Wood titled ‘Hertfordshire Butterflies – 40 years of change.’ Andrew Wood is the Butterfly Recorder for Hertfordshire and is responsible for coordinating
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Chatty Cafe Royston is thriving, having recently celebrated 18 months of friendly conversations and community connection. Every Monday, The Jolly Postie in Royston opens its doors from 12noon to 1.30pm for the cafe’s Chatter & Natter table, offering a welcoming space for anyone looking for company. Whether visitors are new to the area, feeling lonely,
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Downfall of The Templars and the Friday 13th Superstition Formed in 1119, the Knights Templar were a religious, military order. Their primary role was to protect those on pilgrimage to the Holy Lands, which later extended to defending the land. Over time they became a large, pan-European organisation, amassing huge amounts of wealth, land and
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Continuing our republished series, “A Question of Royston”, covering the little-known history of Royston, as written by the late Councillor F John Smith (1932-2021). Highwaymen Real and Imagined Until Angel Pavement was built in the 1960s there was a pub at the Market Hill end of the site called the Red Lion. This was Royston’s
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It’s important to keep a close eye on where your money goes. One area that quietly eats into many people’s budgets is subscriptions. From streaming services and music platforms to app memberships and online deliveries, these costs can quickly pile up without you noticing. Subscriptions have become increasingly popular, but also increasingly expensive. A recent
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Foxton invites you to their annual Scarecrow Festival, taking place on Saturday 4th October (12 noon – 6pm) Visitors are encouraged to come along and enjoy a day full of scarecrow fun! The theme for 2025 is “In Perfect Harmony”, and the creative residents of Foxton will be showcasing scarecrows inspired by songs, singers, music,
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After a busy summer of preparations, including appointing experienced coach George Ball as our new manager, Melbourn Football Club recently kicked off the 2025/26 season. The team has worked hard through pre-season, with good numbers at training and a strong spirit building both on and off the pitch. This year we are trying something new
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Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service are offering free Home Fire Safety Visits. This isn’t just to check that you have working smoke detectors but to inform you of the most up to date fire safety advice available. As firefighters, they are exposed to multiple incidents that happen at home, with prior knowledge these could have
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