This late May bank holiday sees the return of the annual Mayhem weekend in Bassingbourn. Friday 25th May starts the weekend with a return of the “Has Bassingbourn got Talent?” night. Comedy, music and poetry from locals will entertain from 8pm onwards. Please note there will be adult themes. On Saturday 26th there is a […]
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Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) runs a Community Champion scheme to spread fire safety messages and encourage residents in Cambridgeshire to carry out safety checks on their homes. Volunteers work across the county and we’re always looking for more people to join us. Community Champions speak to local communities about home fire safety and
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They’ve got their trainers on for Khandel light! This year Khandel light has six runners in the London Marathon and one rider in the London to Paris 24hr Sportive. They’re training already, working hard on their fitness and all they need us to do in return is sponsor them! Our athletes young and older are
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The audience didn’t want to say ‘Goodbye’ Local author, Madeleine Reiss, moved the audience to much laughter and thoughtfulness when chatting with Jude Simpson, and answering questions, at the Literary Lunch in aid of Home-Start Royston and South Cambridgeshire on 28th February. Madeleine read a vivid extract from her new book, ‘Before We Say Goodbye’,
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Melbourn Village College became a Classic Car enthusiast’s dream for the day on Saturday when almost a hundred immaculately turned out vehicles arrived to take part in the 13th Annual Cambridge and District M.G. Owners Club Snowdrop Run. The event, which donates money to a chosen charity, was initially held in its current form in
Meridian School was visited by the youngest generation at the weekend, as Royston hosted it’s third Baby & Toddler Show on Saturday. Over 300 visitors took advantage of the variety of stalls from local businesses and other organisations, who were showcasing their products and services. As well as the stalls, families enjoyed talks and workshops
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An archaeological excavation on a field in New Road, Melbourn, which is being developed by Hopkins Homes, has yielded some surprising finds. An Oxford Archaeological East team based at Bar Hill, which worked on the site between August and December of last year, discovered that not only did it contain Mesolithic and early Neolithic artifacts
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Hello my fellow foodies… and welcome to February. This month I would like to share with you a new recipe in my collection combining two of my most favourite desserts…pancakes and chocolate. Whilst this recipe is a little on the time consuming side, it can be completed in stages so you don’t have to find
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Mercy Ships operates the largest civilian hospital ship in the world, delivering vital, free healthcare to some of the world’s poorest countries. This “floating hospital” is staffed almost entirely by volunteers, who give their expertise for free to help treat dental and eye problems, cleft lips and palates, tumours, club feet, childbirth injuries, burns and
A tall, heavily decorated tree in the parish church at Royston has become a popular Christmas feature with the congregation and local community. This year’s tree will undoubtedly be a festive hit since it is the largest there has ever been in the church measuring some 25 feet in height and towering into the roof space.
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This month we take a look at the cycling clubs that are in our area. Get on your bike and enjoy the fresh air and exercise this Autumn. Greneway Cycling Satellite Club Greneway School Fridays 3.30 – 4.30pm www.north-herts.gov.uk 01462 474 257 Breeze Cycling Free local rides run by women for women www.goskyride.com Ashwell Cycling
Art News from Curwens. Our Art Preview evening last Thursday was a great success – with lots of visitors and sales ! Maggie, Christine and Selina proved very popular. Their work will still be on display when the gallery opens for the Royston Arts Festival on Saturday 23rd Sept. 10-2 Some photos of the preview
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