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Community News: Celebration Concert to Mark the Rebuilding of St Andrew’s Church Organ

Community News, Loving Local Living, Organisations

Music lovers and organ enthusiasts have reason to celebrate as the historic organ at St Andrew’s Church, Orwell, has been fully rebuilt and restored to its former glory. Dating back to 1878, this remarkable instrument now features modern enhancements, allowing its 1,000 pipes, 24 stops, two keyboards, and pedalboard to reach their full potential. The […]

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Community News: Creative Royston 2025 Theme Announced!

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

Creative Royston are delighted to announce the theme for Royston Arts Festival 2025, which will take place from 20th-28th September: Then and Now. With 2025 marking the 400th anniversary of the death of King James, whose associations with Royston are a rich part of our town’s history, it seemed only fitting for organisations to theme

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News from Royston Library… A Year of Events & Activities as Hertfordshire Libraries turn 100!

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Hertfordshire Libraries Celebrate 100 Years of Service with a Year-Long Programme of Events Hertfordshire Libraries are set to mark a significant milestone as they celebrate 100 years of service with a series of special events and activities across the county’s 46 libraries. The programme has been carefully curated in collaboration with Hertfordshire residents and library

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News from Royston Cave: March Update – King James & The Cave?

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Monthly Update – From Emma, Royston Cave Manager… On the 24th of March 1603, Queen Elizabeth I died without a direct heir. King James VI of Scotland, her closest relative, became King James I of Scotland and England. He stopped at Royston on 30th April 1603 as he made his way to London for the

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Local Recognition… Celebrating Tracy Aggett: The Heart of Home-Start

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Home-Start Royston, Buntingford & South Cambridgeshire is proud to celebrate the remarkable career of Tracy Aggett, our cherished Fundraising Events Support Manager, as she prepares to retire at the end of March 2025. A Journey of Dedication and Growth Tracy’s Home-Start journey began in September 2005 when she joined the team as an Administrator. In

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Be Sustainable in March: At last spring is here and the days are longer.

Community News, Eco Living, Loving Local Living, Organisations

March brings many opportunities to take part in sustainable activities. There is so much to look forward to in spring! The Great British Spring Clean and Great Big School Clean 2025 returns from 21st March – 6th April 2025. Look out for local litter picks or just take a small bag and pair of gloves

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Out & About: Thriplow Daffodil Weekend & Country Fair

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With fun activities for all the family, plus 41,000 new daffodil bulbs planted last autumn, Thriplow Daffodil Weekend is guaranteed to be a golden feast for the eyes. Set in the South Cambs village of Thriplow, this charity fundraising event is run entirely by local volunteers. Thriplow Daffodil Weekend started in 1969 when the church

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Community News: The Friends of Therfield Heath: Update

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The Friends of Therfield Heath were formed in 2018. Gradually our events and publicity have brought us to people’s attention and we are expanding our engagement with other sectors of the community. This fits with our aim as a charity to promote and encourage the use of Therfield Heath whilst raising awareness of related regulations

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Community News – Local Event: Girlguiding Royston District’s Spring Fayre

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Girlguiding has been active in Royston for over 100 years. Mrs Dorothy Christon, a former Guider, was the mastermind behind the building of our Headquarters over 50 years ago. The district did a lot of fundraising like collecting newspapers, silver bottle tops and foil. Christon Hall has been in constant use ever since and it’s

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Community News: New Website Guide to ‘Barleywolds’

Community News, Leisure, Loving Local Living, Out and About

A new website has been launched – Barleywolds.com – as a guide to the countryside and villages between Royston, Stevenage and Bishop’s Stortford. The Barleywolds is the name given to this area of chalk “hills” on the borders of Hertfordshire, Essex and Cambridgeshire. Barleywolds.com is a free, non-commercial guide to the History, Myths, Nature, People,

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