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Royston Cave November Update by Emma Royston Cave Manager – Saint Catherine’s Feast Day

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On the western side of Royston Cave stands Saint side of Royston Cave stands Saint Catherine, holding the infamous spiked wheel associated with her martyrdom. At the age of 14, Catherine experienced a vision of the Virgin Mary and the Child Jesus, who placed a ring on her finger. She subsequently converted to Christianity and […]

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Royston Museum – November Update by Emma Canterbury – Royston Museum Manager

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    As I write this month’s article, I’m nervously waiting for the outcome of a funding application we submitted back at the end of August. If we’re successful, then we’ll be undertaking an exciting project to upgrade the Museum’s two stores (rooms) which hold 95% of the collection not currently on public display! The

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Community News: Santa is coming and is hoping you might be able to give him a hand!

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Hello everyone, Santa here.  I have taken some time out of my busy schedule to write and I hope you may be able to help me.  (Mrs Claus is better at this sort of thing, but she is cooking lunch for the elves at the moment). As Royston has grown a lot over the last

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Royston Cave October Update: Private Tours, Schools and More by Emma Royston Cave Manager

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The Cave has now completed its public tours for 2024. Preservation of the cave is always our top priority, which is why we need to limit the number of visitors we have during the year. We have had several visits from Historic England, who have been helping us assess how we can survey the cave

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Spotlight On – Musical Me! WomenSing by Linda Bance

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WomenSing is a local choir that meets every Wednesday from 7.30-9.30pm at Coombes Community Centre in Royston. This coming March, WomenSing will be joining with other choirs and performing at a concert to raise funds for local charity HomeStart. They are looking for former members and anyone who would be interested in singing, to join

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Royston Museum – October Update by Emma Canterbury – Royston Museum Manager

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  At the start of September, I received an exciting email into my inbox. Sophie, Rhian and I are now all certified Carbon Literate! But what does this mean? Well, we’re taking responsibility for how our decisions affect the environment and are making conscientious changes to minimise our impact on the planet. You may have

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Business Profile: Bow Books Royston October Update: Lit Fest & From Wham! To Woo

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We are delighted to be part of the Barkway Literary Festival on Saturday, 5th October from 10am to 8:30pm. The event will feature speakers such as Sir Richard Evans, Christopher Hadley, Jamie Hull, James Riley, Lottie Mills, Tracey Waples, and Jude Simpson. Plus, enjoy workshops on films, storytelling, podcasts, and getting published. Bargain Day Tickets

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Out & About – Royston Golf Club

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The history of Royston Golf Club goes back to when King James I (James VI of Scotland) established his hunting lodge in Royston – the remnants of which still survive in Kneesworth Street. In celebration of golf being played in 1624, Royston Golf Club are holding events this autumn and inviting people from the town

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Community News: Celebrating Nine Centuries of Heritage

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Royston Parish Church is opening its doors for Heritage Open Days on Saturday 14th September. Participating for the first time as part of the nationwide Heritage Open Days Scheme, the Parish and Priory Church of Royston, the largest Grade I listed building in town, is opening its doors for free guided tours, the chance to

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