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Community News: Lois Arthur-Nolasco Painting Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery, Royston

Curwens Solicitors Non-Profit Art Gallery is hosting a photography exhibition by Lois Arthur-Nolasco in March. Lois Arthur-Nolasco is a local amateur artist who has exhibited successfully at many local exhibitions over a number of years. Watercolour is her preferred medium, but she also works occasionally in mixed media and pastels, covering a range of subjects. […]

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Volunteering Opportunities: Royston District Scouts are looking for Volunteers to help welcome more young people to Scouting…

Royston District Scouts provides Challenge and Adventure for over 500 young people supported by over 80 adult volunteers, from our groups in Royston, Steeple Morden, Barley, Melbourn, Harston and Barrington.    Scouting is youth lead, young people given a say in their activities. As they get older, they develop leadership skills and begin to run

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Business Profile: Bow Books Royston – Celebrate World Book Day!

Bring your World Book Day (WBD) voucher from school and exchange it for a book from this year’s special WBD selection – or use it as £1 off any other book! The 2025 WBD range features exciting titles, including Magic Balloon, Bluey, Acorn Wood, Paddington Farm, Pokémon, Lego, Soccer Diaries, and more. Plus, don’t miss

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Out & About: New Adventures Await at Standalone Farm!

Standalone Farm is the perfect place for family-friendly fun, and we can’t wait to welcome visitors of all ages to our beautiful farm in Letchworth. Whether you’re a regular visitor or a first-timer, there’s always something new to discover, rain or shine. Animal Encounters and Outdoor Adventures for All Ages From the moment you step

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Community News: A Milestone Birthday Celebration by Clive Porter

To be able to honour ones centenary is quite an exciting achievement but to top that with a 103 year old birthday celebration, as Royston resident Annie Doyle Mascarenhas accomplished last week, is indeed a milestone. Annie, the oldest and a very reverred member of the Royston Indian Society, has lived in the town since

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Community News: Free Cakes for Kids: Bringing Joy to Families in Royston and North Herts

Free Cakes for Kids Royston & North Herts is a local volunteer-led initiative built on a simple yet heartfelt belief – every child deserves a cake on their birthday. Since launching in April 2019, the group has provided hundreds of homemade, bespoke cakes to children across the area, ensuring that no birthday goes unnoticed. At

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Business News: Protheros Garage Celebrates 70 Years of Service in Steeple Morden

Barbara & Peter Prothero moved into the village on the 26th March 1955, with their young family, David, Tricia & Paul.  Barbara remembers it well as it was Paul’s first birthday… The Business opened its doors on the 1st April 1955.  The Garage was purchased from Pepper & Haywood and still use the key tag

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Community News: Local Quiz Raises over £1,000 for the Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT)

More than 100 quizzers went head-to-head to raise more than £1000 for the Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) in a competition organised by the Royston Rotary Club. The event, on 18th January, at the town’s St Mary’s Church Hall, involved more than 14 teams of problem solvers. This year’s Rotary President, Derek Pinner, who nominated ACT

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Community News: Keep Royston Warm Campaign…

Helping our community through Winter Royston Round Table are launching their annual Keep Royston Warm campaign and trying to help as many people as possible get through winter especially in these cold months. If you or someone you know is struggling to afford to heat and eat this winter, please don’t struggle. Email: keeproystonwarm@roystonroundtable.co.uk and

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Community News: Health Action Day at Royston Leisure Centre…

Health Action Day, at Royston Leisure Centre, managed by Everyone Active on behalf of North Herts District Council on Saturday 15th February from 10am to 2pm, aims to bring the local community together to learn about services that are available to benefit their physical and mental wellbeing. On the day, there will be a chance

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