Spotlight On – Royston Town Football Club Celebrates 150 Years! Founded in 1875 “The Crows” are the third oldest club in Hertfordshire after Hitchin and Bishops Stortford and in December this year the Club will be celebrating its 150th anniversary. It really is a truly remarkable achievement when you think that Disraeli was Prime Minister […]
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Pumpkin picking has grown in popularity in recent years, and it’s easy to see why! Local farms and venues are opening their fields for you to choose your own pumpkin, ready for carving over the half term holidays for Halloween. Remember to dress appropriately for the weather and the fields, and check each venue’s website
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Foxton invites you to their annual Scarecrow Festival, taking place on Saturday 4th October (12 noon – 6pm) Visitors are encouraged to come along and enjoy a day full of scarecrow fun! The theme for 2025 is “In Perfect Harmony”, and the creative residents of Foxton will be showcasing scarecrows inspired by songs, singers, music,
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The 4th Barkway Literary Festival takes place on Saturday 4th October, between 10am and 8.30pm. Tickets are £10 per session or £40 for the day. Children’s events are £5 and an adult enters for free. There are 13 sessions to choose from, including the promotional tour of the BBC’s Walking with Dinosaurs, Addenbrooke’s Hospital Deputy
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Royston Arts Festival 2025 takes place from 19th – 28th September, with over 50 events for all ages and interests, many of them free. Here are some of this year’s highlights: Live Music The Opening Night Concert on Friday 19th September features 6-piece multi-instrumental ‘Tin Giants’, plus ‘Bird In The Belly’ a 4-piece band from
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BikeFest 2025, by Octa Ride, is a one-day festival celebrating all things motorcycles, from custom builds and new releases, to community, food, music, and fun. Connect with fellow biking enthusiasts, enjoy live entertainment, and explore exciting brands and products. The event is family-friendly, with plenty on offer for all ages. Refreshments Live stage with DJs,
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Get your walking boots on Hertfordshire’s much-loved fundraising event, the Great Big Walk for Herts, is back on Saturday 27th September. Organised by Herts based charity Helping Herts, the walk invites residents across the county to take on a 13-mile countryside loop in support of a cause that matters to them. With 12 unique routes to
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This September, Herts Open Studios returns with 148 artists exhibiting in venues across Hertfordshire. This annual event enables artists and makers to open their studio doors, meet visitors, talk about and demonstrate their work, and engage with an audience of art enthusiasts. Enjoy these local Open Studios: The Royston Trio Open Studio – Sue Hartga
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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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