Creative Royston are delighted to announce the theme for Royston Arts Festival 2025, which will take place from 20th-28th September: Then and Now. With 2025 marking the 400th anniversary of the death of King James, whose associations with Royston are a rich part of our town’s history, it seemed only fitting for organisations to theme […]
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Hertfordshire Libraries Celebrate 100 Years of Service with a Year-Long Programme of Events Hertfordshire Libraries are set to mark a significant milestone as they celebrate 100 years of service with a series of special events and activities across the county’s 46 libraries. The programme has been carefully curated in collaboration with Hertfordshire residents and library
Monthly Update – From Emma, Royston Cave Manager… On the 24th of March 1603, Queen Elizabeth I died without a direct heir. King James VI of Scotland, her closest relative, became King James I of Scotland and England. He stopped at Royston on 30th April 1603 as he made his way to London for the
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Girlguiding has been active in Royston for over 100 years. Mrs Dorothy Christon, a former Guider, was the mastermind behind the building of our Headquarters over 50 years ago. The district did a lot of fundraising like collecting newspapers, silver bottle tops and foil. Christon Hall has been in constant use ever since and it’s
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Standalone Farm is the perfect place for family-friendly fun, and we can’t wait to welcome visitors of all ages to our beautiful farm in Letchworth. Whether you’re a regular visitor or a first-timer, there’s always something new to discover, rain or shine. Animal Encounters and Outdoor Adventures for All Ages From the moment you step
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Free Cakes for Kids Royston & North Herts is a local volunteer-led initiative built on a simple yet heartfelt belief – every child deserves a cake on their birthday. Since launching in April 2019, the group has provided hundreds of homemade, bespoke cakes to children across the area, ensuring that no birthday goes unnoticed. At
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Upcoming fixtures at Royston Town Football Club
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Monthly Update – From Emma, Royston Cave Manager… Apart from the cross symbol, the shape of a heart appears more times within the cave than any other. There are double hearts, hearts within a hand, or hearts displayed on the tunics of figures carved on the chalk walls. It is not known when the shape
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If you read my article in last month’s edition, then you’ll know I’ve been nervously waiting for the outcome of some funding applications. Well, I am thrilled to share that those applications have been successful. Thanks to generous funding from the North Herts Prosperity Fund and the Brian Leslie Racher Trust we’re going
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