It’s a landmark moment for Royston’s University of the Third Age (u3a) as the organisation prepares to celebrate its 10th birthday – a decade that has seen it grow into one of the town’s most active and well-loved associations. From its very first meeting in 2014, Royston u3a struck a chord with local residents. The […]
Citizens Advice has been helping people solve problems for 85 years—and it’s still going strong. While many in the community may already be familiar with the service, Citizens Advice North Herts is taking this opportunity to reintroduce itself to anyone who might not yet know about the support available. Established in Hitchin in 1939, Citizens
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This is a reminder that Royston has a temporary Banking Hub open five days a week Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. Services offered: • Cash Withdrawals • Cash Deposits • Cheque Deposits • Pay Bills and Top up Drop in to the Hub at: Royston Banking Hub rear of Royston Town Hall, Melbourn Street, SG8 7BZ
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Since the 1930s, 97% of wildflower meadows have been lost due to agriculture, urbanisation, and excessive use of sprays and fertilisers. This loss threatens the survival of pollinating insects, which are crucial to our food supply. One in three bites of food we eat is pollinated by insects, enabling fruits and seeds to develop. Plants
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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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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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Royston Health Walks is an independent social walking group. They have several 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 get a
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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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Dysons Menswear is based on Market Hill in Royston, where they are specialists in Super Dry, Lyle & Scott and Douglas & Graham clothing, as well as offering a hire service for men’s lounge and evening wear, and a dry cleaning service. Dysons Menswear has been in the town since 1934, and there are
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