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Community News: October News from Therfield Heath & Greens…

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October brings us solidly into autumn on Therfield Heath, and for conservationists that means it’s scrub clearing time. This vital work helps maintain the delicate balance of our habitats by preventing invasive woody scrub plants like hawthorn from overwhelming open chalk grassland and heath. Removing scrub ensures that rare wildflowers, insects, and ground-nesting birds have […]

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Celebrating What’s New & Milestones in Royston & Beyond…

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Thank you for all your positive feedback on What’s New and Milestone Celebrations.  We’re delighted to celebrate so many wonderful new ventures and achievements. Here are more exciting new businesses opening their doors. Call & Cloud Phone & Vape Shop High Street, Royston Your one-stop shop for Tech & Vapes 07979 301 251 Flown The

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Friends of Therfield Heath: Royston Wildlife Group Talk

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The second exciting and informative talk in the Royston Wildlife Group programme, part of the Friends of Therfield Heath & Greens, will be on Tuesday 28th October with an illustrated presentation by Andrew Wood titled ‘Hertfordshire Butterflies – 40 years of change.’ Andrew Wood is the Butterfly Recorder for Hertfordshire and is responsible for coordinating

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Community News.. Chatty Cafe Royston – Bringing the Community Together

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Chatty Cafe Royston is thriving, having recently celebrated 18 months of friendly conversations and community connection. Every Monday, The Jolly Postie in Royston opens its doors from 12noon to 1.30pm for the cafe’s Chatter & Natter table, offering a welcoming space for anyone looking for company. Whether visitors are new to the area, feeling lonely,

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Royston Environmental Group: Be Sustainable this October

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Keep cosy, save money The sun is still shining and solar panels are still generating electricity, but the days are getting shorter and cooler. Before you switch on the heating this year, it’s a good idea to check to make sure your boiler is working efficiently and you are not wasting money. The Energy Saving

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Royston Cave Highlights with Emma – Knights Templar

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Downfall of The Templars and the Friday 13th Superstition Formed in 1119, the Knights Templar were a religious, military order. Their primary role was to protect those on pilgrimage to the Holy Lands, which later extended to defending the land. Over time they became a large, pan-European organisation, amassing huge amounts of wealth, land and

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A Question of Royston: Arthur Whydale

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Continuing our republished series, “A Question of Royston”, covering the little-known history of Royston, as written by the late Councillor F John Smith (1932-2021). Highwaymen Real and Imagined Until Angel Pavement was built in the 1960s there was a pub at the Market Hill end of the site called the Red Lion. This was Royston’s

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Community News: North Herts & District Citizens Advice: Let’s Talk Subscriptions

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It’s important to keep a close eye on where your money goes. One area that quietly eats into many people’s budgets is subscriptions. From streaming services and music platforms to app memberships and online deliveries, these costs can quickly pile up without you noticing. Subscriptions have become increasingly popular, but also increasingly expensive. A recent

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Out & About… Foxton Scarecrow Festival

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Foxton invites you to their annual Scarecrow Festival, taking place on Saturday 4th October (12 noon – 6pm) Visitors are encouraged to come along and enjoy a day full of scarecrow fun! The theme for 2025 is “In Perfect Harmony”, and the creative residents of Foxton will be showcasing scarecrows inspired by songs, singers, music,

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Royston Museum Highlights by Emma: Coming up in October!

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One of the things we love about working in the Museum is the partnerships we get to build with local groups and organisations, especially when they enable us to bring new events and activities to our community. Working with Royston Environmental Group and Green Heat Coop, we’re offering draught busting workshops on Wednesday 22nd October

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Club News: Melbourn Football Club Update

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After a busy summer of preparations, including appointing experienced coach George Ball as our new manager, Melbourn Football Club recently kicked off the 2025/26 season. The team has worked hard through pre-season, with good numbers at training and a strong spirit building both on and off the pitch. This year we are trying something new

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Community News: The Listing September Competition Winner!

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Congratulations to Lee Towers, who spotted the 20th balloons hidden in September’s issue.  Lee wins a £20 voucher to spend at a local (Royston/SG8) business, we’re delighted that he has chosen The Old Bull Inn, Royston. We’ve hidden a spider’s web this month, again with a chance to win a £20 voucher to spend locally.

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