Happy Birthday to Royston Town Council – 50 years old this year! The Local Government Act 1972 received the Royal assent in that year and two years later – in 1974 – the old Royston Urban District Council became Royston Town Council. A lot of the responsibilities of the old Urban District Council were transferred […]
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The Hundred Parishes includes much of the extensive barley-growing area of the Hertfordshire and Essex borders. The malting of barley in preparation for its use in the brewing industry was a significant activity in several of our larger villages and market towns, especially along the River Stort, from the 18th to the 20th centuries. Evidence
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Rev Charity Tozivepi Nzegwu led the opening prayers at the Royston Methodist Church, followed by Cllr Mayor Lisa Jayne Adams’s thanksgiving address to the community for all the support. “It has been an honour to represent you as Royston’s Town Mayor. Many Dignitaries, Mayors and Councillors turned out Sally, the deputy lord-lieutenant, said what a
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‘The biggest single factor in seeking a child’s success is reading for pleasure’ as quoted by Dragon’s Den. Bow Books has a mission via its Children’s Den to encourage children to do just that by creating their own book collection…from pushchair to young adult ages. All children’s books are 3 for 2. Make the most
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News from Royston Market Traders… St Ives Wholesale Produce Ltd fruit and veg traders have been on Royston Market for over 25 years and make a huge contribution to its success. They can be found on Wednesdays and Saturdays occupying a very large and colourful pitch at the top end of the Main Market Square
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Sustainable Shepreth was initiated in January 2023 by a group of residents. All are passionate about finding ways to address the effects of climate change and its impact on the biodiversity of our community. We have the encouragement of the Parish Council and are keen to involve the whole village in these endeavours. Join
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Spring is the time of year when outdoor bowlers turn their thoughts to the new Summer season. It’s also a good time for those who have never (or seldom) bowled to go along to a Bowls Club and have a go… Green bowling is a unique past time wherby age doesn’t matter. Whether you are
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When you are walking across the Heath these days you may hear beautiful bird song from a small bird that is hovering high in the sky singing away, that’s a male Skylark. Although they sing high up, they build their nests on the ground, along with the Meadow Pipits. The ground nesting areas are currently
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This time last year we were celebrating the coronation of King Charles III and had an extra bank holiday. We have since had regular weekly volunteer groups working through what has been the wettest winter on record with over 150mm (6 inches) of rain by the end of February. In a normal year we get
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Royston Arts Festival takes place between 20th September – 5th October 2024 at various venues in Royston. Have you published a book? Whether traditionally or independently published, Creative Royston invites you to Royston Arts Festival 2024 for a celebration of local writers! On Saturday 28th September, Royston Arts Festival will be hosting a book fair
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Brace yourselves for an unforgettable evening of entertainment at Home-Start’s Got Talent extravaganza! Join us on Saturday, 29th June, at KJAR, Senior Site, Garden Walk, Royston. Doors open at 6.15pm for a 7pm start. Prepare to be wowed by a lineup of sensational acts and hosted by the incredible Jude Simpson. With a licensed bar,
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The Healthy Hub North Herts is a district wide wellbeing service which is funded by Hertfordshire County Council and North Herts Council. The service offers virtual health and wellbeing support over the phone and online to residents, helping them access support for their mental health, financial advice, and assistance, becoming more active, weight management food
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