This September, Herts Open Studios returns with 148 artists exhibiting in venues across Hertfordshire. This annual event enables artists and makers to open their studio doors, meet visitors, talk about and demonstrate their work, and engage with an audience of art enthusiasts. Enjoy these local Open Studios: The Royston Trio Open Studio – Sue Hartga […]
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The Friends of Therfield Heath, founded in 2018, continue to grow their presence across the community, with a busy calendar of events, environmental activities, and partnerships. Their mission remains focused on protecting and promoting the unique landscape of Therfield Heath through engagement, education, and collaboration. The Friends Annual General Meeting in July offered a chance
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Royston Recycling Centre and the Royston Repair Café have joined forces to cut waste in Royston. With the support of Hertfordshire County Council, Royston Repair Café has teamed up with the Royston Recycling Centre to encourage recyclers to consider repairing broken items. Posters have been put up at the Centre encouraging visitors to think twice
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Somewhere 2 Sing will be celebrating their 10 year anniversary next year and the non-audition choir group have some extra special opportunities lined up, including a summer concert at St Albans Cathedral, before an iconic tour of New York City! Royston choir leader, Ellie, says “The best thing about all of these opportunities is that
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“Saving the Planet” can evoke images of hair shirts, loss of convenience, or fears of being denied key pleasures in life like favourite foods or travel. For some, worry about the future and what we or our children/grandchildren may live through can be challenging. It’s not all doom and gloom though. In 2018, the American
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Most Saturdays, the reception area of Curwens Solicitors in Royston transforms into a welcoming art gallery, run by local creative Claire Fremann. Curwens generously provide the space free of charge, allowing Claire to host a small non-profit gallery that showcases the work of local artists – from complete beginners to seasoned professionals. Claire’s aim is
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The skies cleared, the rain held off, the breeze lightened; what a great day to be playing golf – and at the same time to be helping support Addenbrooke’s Hospital! A charity day at Kingsway Golf, Melbourn, organised by a team from the Rotary Club of Royston and led by club president Derek Pinner,
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August Pet of the Month Luna Animal Rescue – Kipper is a 7 year old medium sized dog, probably a lab x spaniel or beagle. He has three legs and managed to find himself in the pound and unclaimed and unloved. Kipper is an absoulte love bug. He’ll be happy in any home with someone who
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Meldreth Croquet Club tops the League – But Seeks New Home Meldreth Croquet Club has gone top of the East Anglian North and Eastern B Level Golf Croquet League after a storming 11-1 win over Chelmsford Hoops on 26th June. At the same time the club is well positioned to take the leading position in
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2025 marked a very special milestone for Royston Runners as the club celebrated its 40th birthday! To honour four decades of running, friendship, and community spirit, the club has completed a fantastic series of events that bought together members of all abilities for fun, competition, and socialising. The celebrations kicked off with the much-loved 3k
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In the hot weather it can seem like being eco-conscious is no fun – but it is possible to have an enjoyable and sustainable summer. Keep cool by closing windows and shutting curtains/blinds during the heat of the day and opening for a through breeze early morning and evening when the air is cooler. Enjoy
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We were thrilled to see in our Readers’ Surveys how well-received the Children and Families guide has been. It’s wonderful to know that you value the many free or low-cost activities and events we highlight for families. Supporting local families has always been close to my heart. When The Listing first began in 2005,
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