Spotlight On… Khandel Light Khandel light is a Hertfordshire based charity, working in the Rajasthan area of India. The charity was set up in 2000 to help offset the effects of global warming, already felt in the desert area of Khandel, where drought and decreasing rainfall had already started to accelerate migration to large cities. […]
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Out and About… Royston Museum Hello! After months of closure, we are thrilled to be able to officially welcome you back to Royston Museum. We’re now open every Thursday to Sunday, 10am-4pm. And entry is free! Pop in to see our new look and learn about Royston’s past. So, what have we been up to?
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Royston Aid for Ukraine – We Need Your Help… Following on from the huge response to our first campaign in March when, thanks to the overwhelming support of residents from Royston and the surrounding villages, we sent two huge lorryloads of aid to both Poland and directly into the Ukraine. We will be running our
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Open Woodturning Gallery & Sale – This is now the fifth year that this event has taken place. Rowland Penfold has for many years exhibited his work at Curwens Gallery in the High Street. This year he is once again opening a Pop-up Gallery in Heathfield, Royston for three weekends in July. On offer will be
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Strawberries and ice cream were the highlights of the day at Melbourn’s John Impey Way Platinum Anniversary celebrations on Saturday 4th June. Although inclement weather forced those attending to decamp in the local community hall the residents were in party mode and enjoyed a wonderful variety of food and drink, including a giant bowl of
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Royston Baby & Toddler Show 2022… If you’re parents-to-be or have a baby or toddler, you’ll be pleased to know that Royston Baby & Toddler Show makes a return to King James Academy School, this July. The local pregnancy and parenting event, which is sponsored by Jane The Doula, Clare Williams Baby Carrying & CalmFamily
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News from Royston Market Traders… Bow Clip Creations Toy Boutique… Bow Clip Creations Toy Boutique is a small family run business owned by Emma, (pictured) which started trading on Royston Market in October 2019 as Bow Clip Creations – selling handmade hair bows and accessories. When the pandemic resulted in the market permitting only ‘essential’
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Local Melbourn Care Home has a lot to celebrate at 2nd Birthday Party Melbourn Springs Care Home was in the party spirit after hosting a delightful Garden Party to celebrate the home’s 2nd birthday. The Residential and Dementia Care home of Hyacinth Drive, Melbourn has had a lot to celebrate of late as well as
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Crowds flocked amid glorious sunshine to the 7th Steam at the Hoops in Bassingbourn on Saturday 21st May. Held at The Hoops to raise money for the Village Pensioners outing and local Charities the event goes from strength to strength. This year it was attended by no less than three magnificent local Showman’s Road Locomotives,
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Royston Museum… It’s Official, we’re Reopening! It’s official!! Royston Museum is reopening on Friday 10th June! With a whole new look and brand new exhibitions, experience Royston’s heritage like never before. Open Thurs-Sun, 10am-4pm Free admission. For more information, visit www.roystonmuseum.org.uk
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Be Sustainable in June At last the weather is warmer and the evenings longer. The heating has been off since March, but we don’t need to wear quite so many layers now. At the end of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend we also celebrate World Environment Day on the 5th. With these two in mind
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Hertfordshire’s “unsung lockdown heroes” were celebrated this month thanks to a Therfield pub’s efforts to spread a little happiness. Run in conjunction with Abode Town & Country estate agents in Royston, The Fox and Duck hosted the Lockdown Heroes Night on Thursday, 12th May, where more than 60 people descended for the event. The finalists,
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