Kier Starmer is trying to lead the country, whilst the Conservatives are electing a leader to unite their fractured membership. Meanwhile, in America, Donald and Kamala are fighting for the right to lead their divided country. In all these cases, the leader’s responsibility is to bring together a disparate group of people, unite them with […]
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Are you looking for somewhere to eat out this month? You can’t go wrong with The Chequers Thai in Royston, the town’s newest restaurant, which offers authentic and delicious Thai food. We visited earlier in the summer, and were really impressed with the refurbishment. It’s stylish and modern, whilst retaining the historic features of the
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Did you know that the history of golf in Royston stretches back 400 hundred years? In celebration of golf being played in 1624, Royston Golf Club are holding events this autumn and are inviting people from the town to an open morning at the Clubhouse on Sunday 6th October. After James I (James VI of
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As an auctioneer, I see hundreds of items, in amongst them certain items stand out, and an upcoming lot of Beatles autographs is definitely one of them. Collected by a Cambridgeshire businessman in the early 1960s during flights between London and Liverpool, this set includes signatures from all four members—John, Paul, George, and Ringo. What
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We often hear that singing is “good for the soul” and I’m sure all of us have enjoyed singing at some point in our lives, whether it was at school, with your hairbrush in front of the mirror or belting out your favourite songs in the shower. But do you feel any different when you
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Most doctors work at several different hospitals to gain experience, although they can only move to a new hospital, when another doctor leaves – so they all need to move at the same time. August is the biggest rotation of the year, and this week, my team and I trained 256 new doctors how to
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Paul Bowes from Bow Books in Royston attributes his national pride and fierce loyalties to descending from generations of Yorkshire yeoman farmers for 500 years, then from a branch that transferred to the heart of England in Victorian times. His appreciation of family values solidified 60 years ago when committing to a wonderful life-partner, parenting
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Is this the Greatest of all Time goats? Quite possibly. It will certainly be in my 2024 Finds of the Year Top 10. When an email arrived from Canadian Raymond Patten saying he owned a pottery goat made by King Charles I couldn’t quite believe it. Excited, thrilled, intrigued, a mix of emotions rushed through
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Why not consider Alpaca Walking an unforgettable experience just 15 minutes drive from Royston. Yew Tree Alpacas, based in the picturesque village of Anstey, near Buntingford, offers a fabulous Alpaca walking experience in the East Hertfordshire countryside. It’s a fantastic day out for a special occasion or treat for yourself and makes a fantastic present for
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Unless you’re the manager! A group of talented individuals can only produce the best team performance if it is well managed. How are you managing your talented individuals? With the Olympics in full swing, and the memory of England’s success at the Euros fresh in our minds, I thought I’d talk about teams again. A
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Introducing Andy Neal from AMN Plumbing & Heating. Andy is new to the area, having moved here just 11 weeks ago, and we’re delighted that on moving to the area, having received The Listing through his door, he got in touch with us. Whilst he’s been trading for 40 years, mostly on recommendation, his new
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We are delighted to have re-opened the Kumon Royston Study Centre from a new venue. At Kumon, we aim to discover the potential of each and every child, whether gifted or in need of extra help, by developing their ability to learn independently. Our approach to learning is different. Think of the saying ‘Give a
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