Escape to the City… Before moving to London, South London had not been on my radar of places to visit in the city. Now that I live south of the river, I am starting to love south London, dare I say it, more than the main city. One of my favourite areas is Battersea, a […]
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Out and About… Santa Sleigh Routes 2021 Santa is back with Royston and District Round Table this year supporting local causes and charities. We will be continuing with social distancing and not knocking on doors this year, however we will be able to collect with our socially distanced buckets! You can also donate directly
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Since the Barley Flower Tower was hoisted into position with the expert help of the Royston Fire service and a band of helpful villagers, its renown has spread far and wide. On 27th June, the rector Ruth Pyke and Flower Tower designer Alison White were interviewed live on BBC Look East and on the 30th
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Escape to the City this Autumn Take a visit to Seven Dials this November, a slow-paced area of central London providing an escape from the busy streets of the city. The area has recently collaborated with floral design experts, Urban Growth London and the Young Camden Foundation to put on a striking eco-floral art installation.
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Out and About… Remembrance 2021 At the time of writing this article, much work is going on for the preparations for Armistice Day on the 11th November, and Remembrance Sunday on 14th November 2021. The plan is to hold the services and parade as was normal pre-pandemic; this of course could be subject to change
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The Foxton Scarecrow bi-annual Feast took place in October and brought out a host of interested families to view the 40 amazing displays that had been erected around the village. From a simple single figure to more elaborate creations, all of which, had been cleverly and lovingly assembled, mostly in residents’ gardens, with the theme
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The Fall of the Barley Flower Tower All good things must come to an end. The Barley Flower Tower has made many people smile over the past 3 months and drawn visitors to the village from far and wide. It has survived the weather that this summer has thrown at us and was severely challenged
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Out and About… Foxton Scarecrow Festival Foxton Scarecrow Festival 2021 – Saturday 9th October, 12noon – 5pm Foxton will be holding their very successful Scarecrow Festival once again this year on Saturday 9th October, so do go along and enjoy the fun! This year the theme is ‘Books’ – see if you can identify all
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Barley Flower Tower The Barley Flower Tower has been in place for over two months now, and there has been a constant flow of visitors. Our very popular pigeon now has a name…Peter the Pigeon, named by Tracy in the ‘Name that Pigeon’ competition at ‘Barley Unlocked’, the first village get together on the Plaistow
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Since the Barley Flower Tower was hoisted into position with the expert help of the Royston Fire service and a band of helpful villagers, its renown has spread far and wide. On 27th June, the rector Ruth Pyke and Flower Tower designer Alison White were interviewed live on BBC Look East and on the 30th
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Out and About… The Tiger Who Came to Tea A new exhibition explores the life and celebrates the work of one of Britain’s best known author–illustrators for children, Judith Kerr. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the much-loved classic The Tiger Who Came to Tea, the exhibition, originated by Seven Stories – the National Centre for
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Windependence Day *CHANGE OF DATE* Due to the changing of Government guidance, the Great Chishill Windmill Opening will now take place in August, instead of July. After four and a half years the restoration project at Chishill Windmill is complete! The ancient postmill is saved for future generations who will see it constantly moving to
