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Out & About: Barkway Pantomime “Snow White and the Seven Goggle-Eyed Monsters”

Children and Families, Community News, Loving Local Living, Organisations, Out and About

Get ready for laughter, music and mayhem as the Barkway pantomime returns in early February with Snow White and the Seven Goggle-Eyed Monsters – the 33rd annual production by the Barkway Players. This original new panto has been written by members of the group, giving a much-loved fairy tale a distinctly local and delightfully daft, […]

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Royston Cave February Highlights: Richard Caister Pilgrim Badge

Children and Families, Community News, Loving Local Living, Royston Cave

Merchandise may seem a recent commercial development, but during the medieval period there were mass-produced metal badges sold at holy shrines as proof of pilgrimage, and to identify the wearer for hospitality. There is one badge, of Richard Caister, that has been identified which bears a resemblance to the carving in the cave situated in

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What’s New! In Royston & Beyond this February…

Business Profiles & News, Community News, Leisure, Loving Local Living, Professional, Wellbeing, What's New

This month we’re bringing you even more exciting updates – from brand-new businesses opening their doors and milestone celebrations! What’s New… Great Escapists Escape Room – Opening 27th February within Royston Museum greatescapistsescaperooms@gmail.com – www.greatescapistsroyston.com – FB & Insta The Functional Fitness Centre Opening in February – 10 Lower Gower Rd, Royston 07786 982 770

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Royston Environmental Group: Be Sustainable this February

Community News, Eco Living, Loving Local Living, Organisations

Are you a dedicated follower of fashion? Fast fashion has transformed the way we shop, but its cost to the planet and society is staggering. The fashion industry is responsible for around 10% of global carbon emissions and growing. The environmental footprint extends beyond carbon: the industry is the second-largest consumer of water worldwide, using

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Club News: Royston Photographic Society: Karen Akers

Community News, Loving Local Living, Organisations

This month Royston Photographic Society have their Secretary Karen Akers centre stage to share her photography. Karen moved to Royston in 2018 and joined the society having previously been a camera club member elsewhere. She is a long standing photographer but her photography has taken a different direction in recent years. Through practise and attending

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Community News: February News from Therfield Heath & Greens…

Community News, Loving Local Living, Organisations, Therfield Heath

As spring approaches, we can reflect on a successful winter at Therfield Heath. Our free mulch giveaway events in December and January were very popular, with all seven large bags quickly emptied by the local community. Chipping cleared scrub into mulch, and sharing it locally, is a far more sustainable alternative to burning. Over £100

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Community News: It’s Official – Royston’s Cinema is Coming Back!

Community News, Loving Local Living

After two years without a cinema, Royston could soon see one of its most cherished community spaces brought back to life. On Monday 19th January, Royston Town Council voted on an ambitious proposal to relaunch the Town Hall as ‘The Royston Venue’ – a multi-use community hub that will once again screen films while opening

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What’s New! In Royston & Beyond…

Business Profiles & News, Community News, Leisure, Loving Local Living, Professional, Wellbeing, What's New

This month we’re bringing you even more exciting updates – from brand-new businesses opening their doors and milestone celebrations! What’s New Brilliant Volunteers – Rewarding Volunteers for their endeavours. Experiences, days out, little niceties, things to look forward too! Kiln House Yard, Royston SG8 5AY – www.brilliantvolunteers.co.uk – FB @BrilliantVolunteers – LinkedIn @brilliant-volunteers– Insta @BrilliantVolunteers

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My Local Life: Carrie Taylor, Branch Manager, Premier Travel Royston

Community News, Loving Local Living, My Local Life

To kick off 2026, we caught up with Carrie Taylor, Branch Manager at Premier Travel in Royston. Carrie has lived in Royston nearly all her life and has just celebrated her 25th year working at Premier Travel. She’s been married for 15 years and has three children, though spends a lot of her time being

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Community News: North Herts & District Citizens Advice: Check Your Subscriptions

Citizens Advice, Community News, Loving Local Living, Organisations, Recruitment

  Many of us have signed up to gym memberships, streaming apps or “free trials” that quietly turned into monthly payments. Those forgotten subscriptions can really add up. At Citizens Advice North Herts (CANH), we’re urging residents to check their bank statements and take control of “continuous payments.” When you give a company permission to

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