Back in July, BBC’s The One Show visited Royston to film a short piece about trumpet soloist Alison Balsom OBE. As part of the segment, they filmed Alison rehearsing with Royston Town Band at the Heritage Hall in Royston Town Hall, which was kindly provided by Royston Town Council. Charmian Flowerday, Chair of Royston Town […]
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Chatty Cafe Royston is thriving, having recently celebrated 18 months of friendly conversations and community connection. Every Monday, The Jolly Postie in Royston opens its doors from 12noon to 1.30pm for the cafe’s Chatter & Natter table, offering a welcoming space for anyone looking for company. Whether visitors are new to the area, feeling lonely,
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Curwens Gallery in Royston will showcase the work of Bassingbourn artist Della Dickerson on Saturdays 4th, 11th and 18th October 2025, from 10am to 1pm. Della first discovered her passion for painting in 2002–03 after an illness led her to join a beginners class at Melbourn College. After several years of study she struck out on
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The Conservators of Therfield Heath always welcome extra hands! If you’d like to get outdoors, learn more about local wildlife, and be part of a friendly conservation community, The Conservators of Therfield Heath would love to have you join us as a volunteer. No experience is necessary – just enthusiasm and sturdy footwear! Volunteering
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Therfield Village Pre-School Whether you are a charismatic event-organising wizz or just someone with basic organisational skill. Therfield Pre-school need you either way! If you could give up a small portion of your time to assist fundraising events then you would be helping the school and the amazing staff that work there and the
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Our Readers’ Survey showed strong interest in local volunteering. This new feature, in print and online aims to connect volunteers with organisations needing an extra pair of hands. Royston Environmental Group seeks volunteers on an ongoing basis to help organise and put on events and activities across Royston & villages. Currently in particular need of:-volunteers
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Volunteer opportunity at Saffron Walden Museum, help make every visit memorable. Saffron Walden Museum is inviting you to become part of its vibrant volunteer team by joining the Welcome Desk – a key role in ensuring visitors receive a warm and informative introduction to one of the district’s most treasured institutions. Whether you’re passionate about
Royston & District Community Transport (RDCT) is recruiting volunteer drivers! RDCT, a registered charity, provides transport for people who cannot drive themselves and are unable to use public transport, helping them get to vital medical appointments and day centres. The charity is currently looking for car drivers in Royston, Melbourn, Meldreth and surrounding villages. If
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Royston and District Probus Club, a club for retired professional and business men, meet on the second Thursday of each month for lunch and socialising. On alternate months a guest speaker is invited. On 14th August the speaker was DJ Bassan who came from RBN Gurdwara Sahib Northampton – Gurdwara is a place of worship-
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Royston Community Association (RCA) is inviting new Trustees to join their team, overseeing the running of Coombes Community Centre and helping to develop it even further. Located on Burns Road, the Centre has been serving Royston since 1987. Built by North Hertfordshire Council, it is leased to RCA, a registered charity responsible for the Centre’s
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HealthAid Royston is seeking a trustee to take on the role of Secretary. Originally established as Friends of Royston Hospital, the charity has since expanded its remit to support healthcare provision in Royston. It also funds grants where there is a gap in NHS provision – including therapy and counselling for children with psychological and
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Two of Royston’s largest and best-loved community groups – the town’s u3a and its Rotary club – joined together this week for an evening of celebration. Jackie Gellert, who has served as Chair of Royston u3a since its relaunch ten years ago, was invited with husband Ralph to dinner with Rotary at the town’s golf
