If you’re over pension age and struggling to make ends meet then you might be eligible for Pension Credit. Many people think they are not entitled to claim, but you can get Pension Credit even if you have other income, savings or own your own home. It’s Worth Checking It’s worth checking as it […]
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Hello everyone Elfie here. Santa has asked me to tell you about his plans for this Christmas with his friends in the Round Table. Because Royston and the local villages have grown so much over the past few years and we want to see as many of you as possible before your bedtime, we are
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Celebrate this November with a Tree Party! National Tree Week runs from the 23rd to 1st December. Get your family and friends together to plant an indigenous tree or two, prune the ones you already have, hang their branches with autumnal bunting and lanterns and enjoy hot drinks and a wholesome al fresco meal. For
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As I write this month’s article, I’m nervously waiting for the outcome of a funding application we submitted back at the end of August. If we’re successful, then we’ll be undertaking an exciting project to upgrade the Museum’s two stores (rooms) which hold 95% of the collection not currently on public display! The
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Luna Animal Rescue was founded in October 2013. The main aim was to help rehome dogs who found themselves abandoned and without families, in local and national pounds. Since then Luna has successfully rehomed well over 300 dogs, who are happily living with their new families. Luna has evolved into a bigger family, and has
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The day dawned bright and sunny and the warm-hearted people of Royston and the surrounding villages dug generously into their pockets to help the Royston Rotary Club collect £874.12 at the town’s Tesco on 28th September. The donations will go to Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust, which is Rotary President Derek Pinner’s chosen charity for this year.
Community News: Royston Rotary Club collect for Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust… Read More »
WomenSing is a local choir that meets every Wednesday from 7.30-9.30pm at Coombes Community Centre in Royston. This coming March, WomenSing will be joining with other choirs and performing at a concert to raise funds for local charity HomeStart. They are looking for former members and anyone who would be interested in singing, to join
Spotlight On – Musical Me! WomenSing by Linda Bance Read More »
At the start of September, I received an exciting email into my inbox. Sophie, Rhian and I are now all certified Carbon Literate! But what does this mean? Well, we’re taking responsibility for how our decisions affect the environment and are making conscientious changes to minimise our impact on the planet. You may have
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We hope you’re enjoying/enjoyed the Sustain-Ability Fair as part of the Royston Arts Festival on Saturday 28th September at Priory Memorial Gardens, Royston. Here are some ideas for how to continue living sustainably… LOG YOUR HOG! As those hedgies start trundling around our gardens they can be recorded on Hedgehog Street at: www.bighedgehogmap.org Take care
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Luna Animal Rescue was founded in October 2013. The main aim was to help rehome dogs who found themselves abandoned and without families, in local and national pounds. Since then Luna has successfully rehomed well over 300 dogs, who are happily living with their new families. Luna has evolved into a bigger family, and has
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A day after the outbreak of World War 2, on Monday 4th September 1939 saw the opening of a new service in Hitchin and in 200 towns and cities across the UK Citizens Advice volunteers started to help residents in North Herts, with the issues they now faced as the war started, from food and
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Autumn and Winter maintenance on Therfield Heath This time last year we had an analysis of surveys revealing that restoring grassland in areas taken over by scrub would improve biodiversity on Therfield Heath. The balance between protecting rare environmental habitats that are in decline and allowing scrub to increase is a constant battle, and we
October – News from Therfield Heath & Greens… Read More »
