Herts Domestic Abuse: Love Shouldn’t Hurt The run up to Valentine’s Day is hard to miss. The world becomes full of hearts, flowers and chocolates, even in these strange lockdown times. But signs that you or someone you know are experiencing domestic abuse can be far more subtle. Domestic abuse takes many forms – some […]
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Therfield Heath Conservation Habitat Management Therfield Heath contains some of the richest chalk grasslands in England and is the largest of this habitat in the county. Most of the site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest for the diverse and rare chalk grassland species and specific insect species which live there. The conservation
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Spotlight On… The Old Schoolhouse, Royston The Old Schoolhouse is a stunning 19th-century building in the heart of Royston, originally the town’s school. Trinity Life Church (TLC) bought the building in 2020 and has completed extensive renovation works throughout. The Williams Hall is a spacious, bright function room ideal for larger meetings, seminars, conferences, community
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School Readers Children’s literacy charity Schoolreaders is looking for more volunteers who can help spread the joy of reading to children in Hertfordshire primary schools – especially around Royston. A recent survey of young people by the National Literacy Trust (NLT) revealed that reading enjoyment had reached a 15 year low, rallying slightly in the
Spotlight On… Royston Radio, January Update Royston Radio is a new community radio station based in Royston. Their goal is to provide a community-run media service to Royston and the surrounding villages. From the 1st January 2023, they’ll be based at Coombes Community Centre in Royston, and broadcasting from there. Royston Radio will be available
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Therfield Heath Conservation New Year, Big Plans! Managing Succession in plant communities. Happy New Year from the Conservators and staff at Therfield Heath. We have some big projects which we want to get underway on the Heath which will benefit Human and Wildlife alike. Scrub removal to save the rare grassland species will begin and
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The Moor Play Park Opening Event… Despite the damp autumn weather, on Saturday 5th November many people came down to the Moor Play Park to officially mark its opening, following the recent refurbishment works funded by S106 monies. The event began with a welcome from Graham Clark, the chairman of the Parish Council, who thanked
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Members of Royston & District Motor Cycle Club joined with 550 motorcyclists for the annual Toy Run to Addenbrookes Hospital. The Toy Run organised by Cambridge Motor Cyclists delivers unwrapped toys for those children spending Christmas in Addenbrookes Hospital. Such are the large number of gifts the Red Hen Project a hyper-local charity that promotes
Therfield Heath Conservation – Volunteers Wanted! Exciting projects are taking place on Therfield Heath, and we want as many people as possible to get involved in protecting and improving this beautiful nature reserve and important SSSI. Projects that our volunteer team will be tackling include: scrub removal; invasive species management; rare species monitoring; woodland management;
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Jolly Christmas Fun The Friends of Garden House Hospice Christmas Fair returns on Sunday 11th December to The Cloisters in Letchworth from midday until 4.30pm. With a wide range of different stalls selling everything from art and plants, to clothing and accessories, children’s toys and wonderful gift ideas. There will also be a raffle to
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Therfield Heath Conservation Thank you for the warm welcome! One week as a newly appointed Ranger and I have already fallen in love with Therfield Heath. The community feeling surrounding the area has made it all the more special and I have very much enjoyed meeting those who care for the Heath and hearing why
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Spotlight On… Royston Rockets BMX Racing Club The Royston Rockets BMX Racing Club was established in 1982, and this year is celebrating 40 years at the Burns Road site in Royston. Phil Townsend, the club’s longest standing member and the man who knows everything about BMX Racing, tells of how the club was created by
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