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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April Pet of the Month Hocus and Pocus are a pair of young male cats that are looking for a quiet new home. They need space to roam and would suit a small holding or semi-rural environment where they can have space, but their health can be monitored. To find out more about this remarkable
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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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Creative Royston are delighted to announce the theme for Royston Arts Festival 2025, which will take place from 20th-28th September: Then and Now. With 2025 marking the 400th anniversary of the death of King James, whose associations with Royston are a rich part of our town’s history, it seemed only fitting for organisations to theme
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This month, Spring is in the air, but the lure of a perfect pie is an all-year-round treat few of us can refuse! For the beef 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1kg braising steak 2 large onions 4 large carrots 2 tsp golden caster sugar 4 tbsp plain flour 300ml dark ale 2 beef stock cubes
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March Pet of the Month Hocus and Pocus are a pair of young male cats. They are wary of humans. They have become more used to noises and people but would suit a quiet environment and their own space. Ideally they would suit a small holding with space to roam once they are settled, or
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With fun activities for all the family, plus 41,000 new daffodil bulbs planted last autumn, Thriplow Daffodil Weekend is guaranteed to be a golden feast for the eyes. Set in the South Cambs village of Thriplow, this charity fundraising event is run entirely by local volunteers. Thriplow Daffodil Weekend started in 1969 when the church
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A new website has been launched – Barleywolds.com – as a guide to the countryside and villages between Royston, Stevenage and Bishop’s Stortford. The Barleywolds is the name given to this area of chalk “hills” on the borders of Hertfordshire, Essex and Cambridgeshire. Barleywolds.com is a free, non-commercial guide to the History, Myths, Nature, People,
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Royston District Scouts provides Challenge and Adventure for over 500 young people supported by over 80 adult volunteers, from our groups in Royston, Steeple Morden, Barley, Melbourn, Harston and Barrington. Scouting is youth lead, young people given a say in their activities. As they get older, they develop leadership skills and begin to run
Upcoming fixtures at Royston Town Football Club
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February Pet of the Month Nugget (ginger) and Nibbler (tabby) are a super bonded pair. Both are super playful, Nibbler is especially affectionate and loves toys. They may be nervous to start with but soon warm up. These guys will be fine to live with other cats having come from a multi cat household, but
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A creamy but light and delicious supper, this is perfect for any day of the week! Preparation time: 10 mins Cooking time: 20 mins Serves: 2 Ingredients 2 tsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tbsp sweet paprika 2 garlic cloves, crushed 300g mixed mushrooms 150ml vegetable stock 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 3 tbsp
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