Escape to The City May sees spring in full bloom; with mild weather and longer days, it is the perfect month to get outdoors. This month, we are heading to an affluent area of London, well known for its boutique shops and high-end restaurants, as well as featuring its own reality TV show. Chelsea, a […]
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Out & About – Strictly for Charity The BBC TV show “Strictly Come Dancing” has been a huge success with audiences old and young, since it first hit our screens in 2004. The show has seen record numbers of viewers waiting breathlessly for the results, the format has been sold to more than 60 countries
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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 the county flower of Hertfordshire and it blooms in late March / early May on the well
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Royston Market Traders – Mr Taco Mr Taco’s authentic freshly cooked Mexican street-food can be found on Royston Market every Wednesday. The owner Ozzy (pictured) has built up a considerable following which is no surprise as the only Mexican food outlet in the town – while also being exceptionally tasty! The extensive menu includes quesadillas,
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Shannon Express: The Benefits of Singing Have you ever sung along to the radio on a sunny day or in the car as you travel alone? Do you sing in the bathroom and enjoy the way the sound echoes off the tiled surfaces? Have you ever sung a child to sleep? Singing releases endorphins, feel-good
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Meldreth Bowls Club Open Day On Sunday 24th April at 2.30pm, our green will be ‘officially’ opened for play, which will be followed by the first ‘roll-up’ of the year. This is the culmination of a lot of hard work by our loyal and supportive members to get everything ready for the coming season. We
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Walking Group Celebrates 15 Years A local Ramblers group is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. Stag Walkers, a friendly and sociable Ramblers group aimed primarily at younger people (20s-30s and a bit beyond) offers a range of led walks and social events across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and south Cambridgeshire. Formed from humble beginnings back in
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Escape to The City This month we’re heading back to South West London, to the capital’s largest Royal Park. Just a stone’s throw from the hustle and bustle of central London, Richmond Park offers open grasslands and forest areas, making it a top site to spot ancient trees, wildflowers, birds and deer. Richmond Park, a
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Tallulah’s Kitchen… Easter Tiffin Hello and Welcome to April, and indeed Easter’s edition of The Listing. Spring has “sprung” and with it comes the promise of sunny days and happy times to come. This month’s inspiration comes after coffee with very dear friend and a trip down Memory Lane – resulting in rifling through much
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Trad Jazz Returns to Royston One of the casualties of the pandemic was the popular monthly trad jazz sessions held at the Heath Club. These ceased as restrictions came into force much to the chagrin of the many devotees of New Orleans jazz who attended. The good news is that a new club has been
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Royston Market Traders – Dressed by Flo Dressed by Flo started during the second lockdown as a small Facebook page, selling lovely clothes with an affordable price tag. Dressed by Flo joined Royston Market in April last year and with the support of her regular customers, the business has grown from strength to strength. The
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Escape to the City This month I’m taking you to a lesser-known location. Tucked away in the City of London, a short walk away from St Paul’s Cathedral, Postman’s Park is one of London’s quieter spots. This shady garden opened in 1880 on the site of a former churchyard and burial ground, with some of
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