Parents of children under the age of four years old are being encouraged to check if they are eligible for free Healthy Start vouchers to help buy food and milk. The Healthy Start vouchers are offered by the NHS to parents receiving certain benefits such as Universal Credit with earned income of less than £408 […]
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Did you manage to catch any of the World Championship Bowls from Potters on the television a few weeks ago? I wonder where these world-class bowlers started their bowling careers. I’m willing to bet that they visited their local bowls club on an open day, or were taken along by a friend, and having had
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Curwens Solicitors Non-Profit Art Gallery is hosting a painting exhibition by Susan Sanders and Sculptures Made with LOVED on select dates in April. Non-Profit Community Gallery and Claire Fremann from Libellule, Supporting Local Artists Main Exhibitors on Saturday 5th, 19th and 26th of April from 9am to 1pm. Paintings by Susan Sanders – Susan is
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The Annual Model Railway Exhibition returns to Bassingbourn Village College on Saturday, 12th April 10.30am – 4pm, promising a fantastic day out for railway enthusiasts of all ages. Visitors can enjoy 20 intricate model railway layouts, sit-on steam train rides from Royston Model Engineers (weather permitting), and browse displays from 18 demonstrators, traders, and societies. Royston
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John O’Connor Pest Control and Grounds Maintenance, in conjunction with North Herts Council, are working towards a Bee Friendly Status for Royston, following their successful initiative in Letchworth. An application is underway to submit Royston’s Bee Corridor for a Bee Friendly Award, with judging due to take place in April/May this year. The “Bee Part
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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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Monthly Update: From Emma – Museum Curator… Earlier this year, the Museum was awarded the Environmental Sustainability Award at the Hertfordshire Association of Museums’ annual awards. We’re thrilled to have been recognised for our work to become a more environmentally conscientious organisation. Three of our volunteers were also recognised as Heritage Heroes for their contributions
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Royston Health Walks is an independent social walking group. They have a number of different walks every Wednesday, all of which start at The Heath Café, Baldock Road, Royston, SG8 5BG. There are TWO walks at 10am, a leisurely walk over Therfield Heath covering about 1½ miles and a slow/flat walk. Both are opportunities to
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Why not venture out for a walk this Easter to see the Pasque Flowers? 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 now incredibly rare
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If you eagerly open your Listing and head straight to this update, then our news of the Pasque Flowers may be perfectly timed! For much of the year, the banks of Church Hill appear unremarkable. But for a couple of weeks in late March/early April, they spring into life with their yearly display of pasque
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At last the days are warming up and wild flowers are popping all around us. Spring has definitely sprung! Here are some events to think about: Fashion Revolution Week, Tuesday 22nd to Sunday 27th April 2025: Each year in April, encourages us to ask our favourite brands, “Who made my clothes?” Doing this helps to
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Rental fraud is an increasing problem, particularly for students and young renters searching for housing. Scammers often post fake listings, impersonating landlords to trick victims into paying deposits or rent for non-existent or already-occupied properties. Many fall victim to these scams, losing hundreds or even thousands of pounds. With high rental demand, it is essential
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