This month we’re pleased to share some very exciting ‘What’s New’ updates along with Milestones and news of those businesses coming soon! What’s New! The Chalk Hare formerly Banyers House – Now Open! 16 Melbourn St, Royston, SG8 7BZ – 01763 290 530 – chalkhare@acornpubs.co.uk – www.thechalkhare.co.uk – FB/Insta Fabulook Fitness & Reformer Pilates Studio […]
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Ever dreamt of sitting among Antarctic penguins in absolute silence? Watching the sun set over Bora Bora from a luxury yacht? Or sitting, transfixed metres from a pride of lions in the Serengeti? These won’t be AI memories – they’re memories to tell your grandkids. Let me help you create your memories. With nearly 20
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Curwens Gallery in Royston is delighted to present their April exhibition featuring main exhibitor Jean Kosse Photography… Jean Kosse is an art photographer based in Royston, who’s photographs of Royston featured on The Listing front covers in January. Jean works with contemporary visual narratives that explore atmosphere, memory and the subtle tension between presence and
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Our Readers’ Survey showed strong interest in local volunteering. This new feature, in print and online aims to connect volunteers with local organisations needing an extra pair of hands. Exciting news for Bow Books, a dedicated children’s bookshop is set to open this summer – Encouraging young people to discover and enjoy books has always been
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Learn to Play Golf with the Women’s Academy at Royston Golf Club Is there a more beautiful place to learn to play golf than on Therfield Heath? Royston Golf Club offers women the opportunity to learn to play golf, make new friends and enjoy Therfield Heath in a new way through its Women’s section and
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Written by Ryan, on behalf of Royston Scaffolding Royston is a small town with a big story to tell, and its history is written not just in its beautiful architecture but also in the blue plaques telling of historic local events. The Blue Plaques in Royston are all thanks to the late Cllr F John
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Our April cover photography features bluebells this month, taken by local photographer, Chris Hornby. Chris has always been a keen photographer, with his passion being wildlife photography. Alongside this interest, he has been running his own businesses since 1990, including a Mortgage Advice business established in 1999. Over the years, this experience has given him
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We have unearthed (intentional pun) an amazing profile, this month, from our member Chris Montague. Chris joined the society in the mid 1980s. 20 years earlier he had been bitten by the photography bug watching his father develop pictures in the garden shed dark room. The magic of the pictures appearing has kept a hold
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This week twelve Year 2 pupils from Tannery Drift First School proudly represented their school at the Tag Rugby Festival hosted by St. Edmund’s Prep. The event welcomed 24 teams from 11 schools, creating a lively celebration of youth sport and friendly competition. The Tannery Drift teams demonstrated exceptional teamwork, determination, and resilience throughout the
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Why not venture out for a walk this Easter to see the Pasque Flowers? Pulsatilla Vulgaris is the rather uninspiring name for the bright purple and yellow flower featured on our cover this month. It’s more commonly known as Pasque Flower and, rather more excitingly, as Dane’s Blood. The Pasque Flower is now incredibly rare
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The transformation of Banyers House, into the Chalk Hare, the latest member of the Acorn family of pubs, is now complete. The doors opened to the public at 12noon on Thursday 26th March after a couple of preview evenings for the local Royston residents to say thank you for their ongoing support. The 50 strong
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In the 2000s, an archive of stunning costume designs, which included shows such as Dr Who and Blackadder, was donated to the Museum. However, we knew nothing about their designer, Richard Croft. Following years of research, we have discovered not just his work but his life, including from those who knew him. Our latest exhibition
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