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Community News: Melbourn Springs Care Home in Melbourn Invites the Community to their Open Day…

Melbourn Springs in Melbourn will be opening their doors to the local community for a day of live entertainment, games and refreshments on Saturday 31st August. Taking place between 10am and 4pm guests will be able to enjoy freshly prepared home-made snacks created by the home’s Head Chef, and will have the chance to meet […]

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Meet The Alpacas & Cria Capers During the Summer Holidays…

Why not consider Alpaca Walking an unforgettable experience just 15 minutes drive from Royston.   Yew Tree Alpacas, based in the picturesque village of Anstey, near Buntingford,  offers a fabulous Alpaca walking experience in the East Hertfordshire countryside. It’s a fantastic day out for a special occasion or treat for yourself and makes a fantastic present for

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August Update from Citizens Advice: Subscription Traps

New research from Citizens Advice found that over 13 million people (26% of UK adults) have accidentally taken out a subscription in the past 12 months. These subscriptions cover services from fitness apps to food delivery services and repeat pet food to magazine subscriptions. Of those who ended up with an accidental subscription, the most

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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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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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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: 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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Community News: Animal Magic at Melbourn Springs Care Home…

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Melbourn Springs care home in Melbourn were treated to a visit from some beautiful therapy pets.  Animals have a wonderful calming effect and the residents love to stroke them, talk to them and play with them. The home was visited by 8-week-old Poppy the Puppy, 5-week-old rabbits, cats, dogs, guinea

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