Did you know that the history of golf in Royston stretches back 400 hundred years? In celebration of golf being played in 1624, Royston Golf Club are holding events this autumn and are inviting people from the town to an open morning at the Clubhouse on Sunday 6th October. After James I (James VI of […]
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As an auctioneer, I see hundreds of items, in amongst them certain items stand out, and an upcoming lot of Beatles autographs is definitely one of them. Collected by a Cambridgeshire businessman in the early 1960s during flights between London and Liverpool, this set includes signatures from all four members—John, Paul, George, and Ringo. What
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We often hear that singing is “good for the soul” and I’m sure all of us have enjoyed singing at some point in our lives, whether it was at school, with your hairbrush in front of the mirror or belting out your favourite songs in the shower. But do you feel any different when you
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Letchworth Bakery have established themselves as one of our longest servicing traders with over 10 years of attendance on the market. They offer a varied selection of bread including tiger loaves, granary, GI, wholemeal, french sticks, white and brown rolls along with sweet options such as jam and custard doughnuts, muffins, pastries and chocolate brownies.
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Royston and District Parkinson’s Group is pleased to say that they are continuing to grow and thrive with our Thursday Club in its new venue from September 12th 10.30am til midday in the Town Hall in the centre of Royston. Over 180 people live with Parkinson’s in our area and the message is Stay Active.
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Royston’s skatepark has recently been extended and revamped thanks to North Herts Council. The council, with the help of landscape architects at Groundwork East and local users, has transformed the skatepark – it’s been extended on two sides, more than doubling the existing footprint, and the new street area includes hubba ledges and a grind
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(Bassingbourn) Air Cadets are calling all future cadets to join us for our Autumn intake on Monday 16th September! First Aid training, Duke of Edinburgh Awards, Flying, Adventure Training and BTECs are just some of the activities that our cadets take part in. If this appeals to you, our intake night is the perfect opportunity
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If you are over state pension age, even if you own your own home or have some savings, it may be worth checking to see if you are entitled to receive Pension Credit to help with day to day living costs. Pension Credit is tax free and tops up your weekly income to a minimum
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The highlight of the year for Royston Environmental Group is the Sustain-Ability Fair as part of the Royston Arts Festival on Saturday, 28th September 2024. Confirmed are several local organisations and businesses who will be happy to chat with you, giving practical help, advice and solutions to sustainable living issues. We all want to make
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2024 is a very special year for the Orwell Pannier Market – it’s our 20th Anniversary! This makes us the oldest monthly village market in South Cambridgeshire (see SCDC’s website – visitsouthcambs.co.uk). It all started back in 2004 when three local residents, on holiday in Devon, saw villagers selling surplus produce from pannier baskets. What
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Paul Bowes from Bow Books in Royston attributes his national pride and fierce loyalties to descending from generations of Yorkshire yeoman farmers for 500 years, then from a branch that transferred to the heart of England in Victorian times. His appreciation of family values solidified 60 years ago when committing to a wonderful life-partner, parenting
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Royston Arts Festival returns this year on Friday 20th September and runs until Saturday 5th October. This year, popular folk due Megson are opening the Festival with a concert in Royston Parish Church, and the Festival ends with the day-long Barkway Literary Festival, featuring author talks and workshops. Throughout the Festival, enjoy over 50 events
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