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Community News – Royston May Fayre – Bank Holiday Monday 6th May 12-4.30pm

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Royston May Fayre take place on Bank Holiday Monday, 6th May 2024, in Priory Memorial Gardens, Royston from 12-4.30pm There will be lots of fun for all the family with many different activities including children’s fairground rides, bouncy castles and miniature train rides. Come along and try out our free attractions: ‘Topper’s Circus Skills, ‘Punch […]

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Business Profile: Bow Books, The Love of Books in Young Minds

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‘The biggest single factor in seeking a child’s success is reading for pleasure’ as quoted by Dragon’s Den. Bow Books has a mission via its Children’s Den to encourage children to do just that by creating their own book collection…from pushchair to young adult ages. All children’s books are 3 for 2. Make the most

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Community News: 69th Ashwell Music Festivals: Sunday 5th May – Saturday 11th May

Community News, Loving Local Living, Out and About

Ashwell Music Festival returns this month with a wide variety of musical events. Festal Evensong Sunday 5th May, 6pm, St. Mary’s Church Free. The opening of the Festival is marked by the traditional Choral Evensong. Sacred music will be performed by St. Mary’s Church Choir, with conductor Bene’t Coldstream. Young Musician’s Concert Tuesday 7th May,

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Community News – May News from Royston Library…

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May is Hertfordshire Libraries “Explore Your Archives” month and we have the following activities on offer at the library. Royston Museum will be visiting on Wednesday 29th May 2-3.30pm. There will be an opportunity to meet the staff and explore artifacts from the museum’s handling collection. Children and adults are welcome. There will also be

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News from Royston Cave: Half Term Tours – Wednesday 29th May

Children and Families, Community News, Loving Local Living, Royston Cave

Royston has such a wonderful history, and of course one of the most unique caves in the country, however, we have noticed that sometimes when families come into the cave, the children are not always as excited as we are! After the success of our Storytime Special last autumn, we are excited to hold some

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News from Royston Museum – Celebrating 40 Years!

Children and Families, Community News, Loving Local Living, Organisations, Royston Museum

Happy 40th Anniversary to us! Sunday 28th April marks 40 years since the Museum opened in its present location. But did you know, the history of a Museum in Royston dates much further back? In 1856, Royston Institute Museum was formed, but subsequently closed. In 1965, Royston & District Local History Society was formed and

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Out and About… 398th Bombardment Group (Heavy) 80th Anniversary

Children and Families, Community News, Loving Local Living, Out and About

This year marks not only the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings but also a more local anniversary, the anniversary of the arrival of the 398th Bombardment Group (Heavy) in Nuthampstead, North Hertfordshire. Families, friends and supporters of the squadrons who were based at Nuthampstead have returned year upon year to show their respect, but

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Community News: Royston is to lose its iconic Kite Festival for this year!

Children and Families, Community News, Loving Local Living

Royston is to lose its iconic kite festival this year, after more than 30 years during which the event has raised  £100,000  for charities and played an important role in the local calendar. The festival, run by the Rotary Club of Royston,  has occupied just 2% of Therfield Heath for one day each year since

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Community News: Model Railway Exhibition – A Great Success by Clive Porter

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The Royston and District Model Railway Club held their annual exhibition at the Bassingbourn Village College on Saturday 13th April, which as usual was a great success with almost a thousand people attending from across a wide area. It was encouraging to note that around 150 of the younger generation were present at this the

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Reviewed by The Listing… Yew Tree Alpacas

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Yew Tree Alpacas Experience The Listing’s Sharon and Cath were invited along to review the Yew Tree Alpaca’s Extended Countryside Walk – and what a wonderful experience it was! Before the walk, we were sent a really helpful guide, covering the timings of the day, what we’d be doing, what to wear and bring with

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Reviewed by The Listing… Tulip Picking at Bury Lane

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Tulip Picking at Bury Lane We’re so lucky to have Bury Lane on our doorsteps here in Royston and even more so to witness the breathtaking fields of colourful tulips when they bloom. Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting with my mum and niece after seeing countless captivating photos shared on various social media

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