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Be Sustainable in August by Royston Environmental Group…

Thursday, 1st August is Cycle to Work Day – 25 years young it was originally introduced in 1999, aimed to encourage healthier commuting and reduce environmental pollution. Cycling, like any exercise, promotes good physical and mental health, releasing all that wonderful dopamine! National Allotments Week falls from the 12th to 18th August this year – Look out […]

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Business Profile: Bow Books Royston August Update: Summer Reading & Relaxation…

During August take time out of your working day and relax with a book whilst on holiday or at home. We have hundreds of interesting recent titles, plus our 3 for 2 offers on thousands of secondhand books to keep the whole family engrossed. Books donated for your summer fundraising event, so please contact us if

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Out and About… Summer Holidays, 10 Free or Low Cost Activities

How lucky are we, to have so many free or low-cost events for children and families over the summer holidays?… Enjoy walks and kite flying on the Heath, Priory Memorial Gardens or Ashwell Springs for a fun day out.   The Listing has gathered the best of the events on offer in Royston, SG8 and the

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Community News – August News from Royston Library…

It’s a busy time in the library as we continue with the Summer Reading Challenge which runs until 8th September, helping to keep children’s reading levels up during the long school holiday. We ask children to read at least 6 books during the summer break, rewarding them with stickers along the way and a certificate,

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Royston Market Traders – August Focus On… Backstreet Catering

Backstreet Catering is a ‘pop-up’ cafe and deli that has traded on the market for the past 4 years. Offering all-day breakfasts, the owner Jayne is busy with regular customers from 7am onwards on Saturdays while also providing a range of brunch/lunchtime options. Jayne cooks everything from scratch and has a very diverse offering including

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Community News: Tribute to a Larger Than Life Character by Clive Porter

A myriad of gleaming historic American vehicles, 250 in all, wended their way across the country lanes of Meldreth on Sunday, treating the villagers to a grandstand view, before assembling at the Eternit Sports field, where they were viewed by around 2,000 visitors during the course of the day. This was the second successful Memorial

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Psst, Have you heard? Bella Chic moves next door to La Bella!

Bella Chic moves next door to La Bella… La Bella Chic is an extension to the well known ‘La Bella Vita’ Boutique on Melbourn Street, Royston. Due to the success of Bella Chic in the Shop on the Corner, it’s moving next door to La Bella Vita in the next few weeks! Keep following La

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Community News: Hats Off to our Herts Hero! Ian Hirst, a Royston resident wins Helping Herts Hero Award

Helping Herts, the official charity of the Stort Valley Rotary Club is delighted to announce the winner of the Helping Herts Hero Award 2024. The award, launched during Helping Herts Week (1st-5th July), aims to celebrate individuals in Hertfordshire who have gone above and beyond to make a real difference in their local community. Members

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Community News: Help raise £10,000 to Purchase rehabilitation equipment to continue Aaron’s recovery from spinal cord injury that he sustained from serious bike accident

Aaron known as ‘Dimps’ is a local lad who has lived in the Royston area all of his life. He is known for playing football at Royston Town in the first team at the age of 16! Working on various private house development projects and is mostly known for his motor racing career! The local

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