We were thrilled to see in our Readers’ Surveys how well-received the Children and Families guide has been. It’s wonderful to know that you value the many free or low-cost activities and events we highlight for families. Supporting local families has always been close to my heart. When The Listing first began in 2005, […]
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LitFest Live Music festival 2025 – Litlington will come alive this month, with LitFest 2025 – a celebration of live music, community togetherness, and local pride, a free festival on Saturday 26th July bursting with some of the very best independent music artists out now! What began as a simple idea to host a couple of
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Summer Party Weekend at The Green Man, Royston – In support of Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust and Mind The Green Man in Royston is gearing up to host a summer celebration like no other. From Thursday 22nd to Saturday 24th August, the pub will throw open its doors for three days of live music, family entertainment
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The much-loved Barrington Classic Car Meet-Up returns for another exciting season in 2025! ‘Classics on the Green’ meets on the first Friday of the month from April to October, plus a special New Year’s Day meet-up. This relaxed, friendly event is perfect for classic car lovers, families, and local residents. Held on the picturesque green
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The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to over 3,300 exceptional private gardens in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands, and raises impressive amounts of money for some of the UK’s best-loved nursing and health charities through admissions, teas and cake. Thanks to the generosity of garden owners, volunteers and visitors, they
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Whaddon has a Whitsun tradition seemingly unlike any other in the UK At some point in the past, a practice developed of men going round the village singing a special song on and around Whitsun time. These men held aloft oak branches, and waved them at various points. This tradition fell out of use in
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Following the overwhelming success of last year’s event, LitFest returns on Saturday 26th July 1.45-9pm – FREE Entry – (Gates open from 10.30am – live music from 1.45pm), bringing an exciting day of live music, family-friendly entertainment, and community spirit to Litlington Recreation Centre, just outside Royston. LitFest is an established, grassroots music festival that
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The drawings previously featured on our covers back in May 2020, in honour of the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Discover why, five years later, we’re thrilled to bring these illustrations back for 2025, this time in celebration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day here. The stunning pencil drawings on our covers this month
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Enchanting and iconic, bluebells are a sign that spring is in full swing. The woodland areas surrounding Royston and the local villages should now be awash with the unmistakable deep violet-blue flowers, which often emerge from April onwards. We have found some of the best bluebell walks in the local area, with the intention of
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Get ready for a fantastic day out at the Royston Town Football Club Summer (Beer) Festival, taking place on Sunday 25th May from 12pm to 7pm at the Club’s ground, Garden Walk, Royston. Whether you’re a beer lover, a foodie, a music fan, or simply looking for a fun day with the family – there’s
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April sees the start of Great Chishill Windmill’s popular programme of Open Days. Twice a month on the second and fourth Sunday, the mill’s friendly volunteer guides will open up the mill and provide guided tours of the historic structure. With three picnic tables and wonderful views, it’s a great place for a family visit.
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This Easter, we have pulled together some of our favourite Easter events to keep your little ones entertained over the holidays, from Royston and the wider area. Jurassic Arcade Head to the Grand Arcade, Cambridge, to discover full-size dinosaurs in this Free Jurassic Trail. Each statue will be accompanied by specialist, educational information created in
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