Did you manage to catch any of the World Championship Bowls from Potters on the television a few weeks ago? I wonder where these world-class bowlers started their bowling careers. I’m willing to bet that they visited their local bowls club on an open day, or were taken along by a friend, and having had […]
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Easter at Standalone Farm is shaping up to be a delightful blend of fun, learning, and mouthwatering treats for all ages! With a variety of exciting events lined up throughout the Easter holidays, there’s no better way to embrace the season of renewal and adventure. From hands-on chocolate-making workshops to immersive animal encounters, Standalone Farm
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Barkway Village Markets takes place on Saturday, 10th May, 10am until 4pm, and is expected to attract over 4,000 visitors. One of Hertfordshire’s popular country shows, Barkway Market is held within the beautiful grounds of Manor Farm, one of the village’s oldest houses, alongside a craft fair in the neighbouring Church. The event, which is
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Easter is the perfect time to unwind with a great book! Browse our hand picked selection of the latest fiction and non-fiction for adults or treat little ones to Easter-themed books and classics – all 3 for 2! If you missed the World Book Day voucher swap? We’ve extended the deadline through April or special
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A free programme has been launched in Cambridge City, South Cambridgeshire, East Cambridgeshire and Royston to help people who may be struggling to find work or remain in employment due to a health problem. The WorkWell pilot programme matches local people with a work and health coach who can establish what they need help with,
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April sees the start of Great Chishill Windmill’s popular programme of Open Days. Twice a month on the second and fourth Sunday, the mill’s friendly volunteer guides will open up the mill and provide guided tours of the historic structure. With three picnic tables and wonderful views, it’s a great place for a family visit.
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John O’Connor Pest Control and Grounds Maintenance, in conjunction with North Herts Council, are working towards a Bee Friendly Status for Royston, following their successful initiative in Letchworth. An application is underway to submit Royston’s Bee Corridor for a Bee Friendly Award, with judging due to take place in April/May this year. The “Bee Part
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Monthly Update – From Emma, Royston Cave Manager… April is an exciting month for Royston Cave because we begin our 2025 public tour season. The steps have been swept, the cobwebs dusted away, and the guides are ready to begin their tours. Tour prices have been frozen for this year, and times have slightly increased,
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Continuing our republished series, “A Question of Royston”, covering the little-known history of Royston, as written by true Roystonian, the late Councillor F John Smith (1932-2021. Royston has long been known as a town in barley-growing country, hence when the Spaniards threatened a blockade to cut off imports of wine to England, Queen Elizabeth is
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Royston Health Walks is an independent social walking group. They have several different walks every Wednesday, all of which start at The Heath Café, Baldock Road, Royston, SG8 5BG. There are TWO walks at 10am, a leisurely walk over Therfield Heath covering about 1½ miles and a slow/flat walk. Both are opportunities to get a
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Why not venture out for a walk this Easter to see the Pasque Flowers? Pulsatilla Vulgaris is the rather uninspiring name for the bright purple and yellow flower featured on our cover this month. It’s more commonly known as Pasque Flower and, rather more excitingly, as Dane’s Blood. The Pasque Flower is now incredibly rare
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If you eagerly open your Listing and head straight to this update, then our news of the Pasque Flowers may be perfectly timed! For much of the year, the banks of Church Hill appear unremarkable. But for a couple of weeks in late March/early April, they spring into life with their yearly display of pasque
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