Are you looking for a reason to get out into the fresh air? Discover Royston’s Historic Town Trail! You may have noticed the triangular bronze markers embedded into the pavement throughout the Town Centre. These mark a 31-point history trail, starting at Royston Parish Church, taking in such points as: Dead Street – so-named because […]
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When Star Radio was acquired by Bauer and rebranded as Greatest Hits Radio, local radio died a little more for South Cambridgeshire. The familiar local voices, community focus, and grassroots connection that once defined local broadcasting have left a noticeable gap, one that a new radio project is now aiming to fill for the SG8
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Local drama group CADS is preparing to present a comedy double bill at this year’s Royston Arts Festival and they’re both plays with a Shakespearean twist. Ruby of Elsinore, by American Bruce Kane, sees the eponymous court hairdresser cutting the hair of (and exchanging banter with) Ophelia, Gertrude, Claudius, Hamlet and even the ghost, while
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The summer holidays can feel long, and keeping the family entertained isn’t always easy. We believe that a great day out doesn’t have to cost a fortune, and with a little imagination there are plenty of free and low-cost adventures to enjoy right on our doorstep. Alongside these, we’ve also included some special activities and
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We’re delighted that Pinkster founder Stephen Marsh is sharing his cocktail recipes with us to enjoy this summer! Stephen spent five years perfecting the Pinkster recipe and another ten enjoying this deliciously dry G&T. Drum roll for a juniper variation of the tequila based Paloma cocktail. This refreshing summer cocktail is well worth the effort.
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August Pet of the Month Luna Animal Rescue – Mango is a 3 year old happy little boy. He loves his toys and spending time with his people. Mango would like a quiet home with no kids. Mango can live with another dog or on his own. He enjoys his walks and travels well in the
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Royston and District Community Transport (RDCT) provide a vital service for people in the town and surrounding areas who are unable to drive or use public transport to get to medical and social appointments. In the year to March 2026, with the support from their wonderful volunteer drivers, they completed just under 4,500 journeys travelling
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Restoring the Eastern Boundary of Therfield Heath Work will soon begin on an important project to restore the eastern boundary of Therfield Heath, running along the Hertfordshire Way from the Golf Club, to help protect one of our most valuable local landscapes while improving its appearance and making it easier to care for in the
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This month we’re pleased to share some very exciting ‘What’s New’ updates along with Milestones and news of those businesses coming soon! What’s New Serenity Reformer Pilates | Wellness Studio | Coffee Shop – Designed for all abilities, welcoming classes help improve strength, flexibility & overall wellbeing. 10 Melbourn St, Royston SG8 7BZ hello@serenitypilatesstudio.com –
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There’s even more to discover this summer with the official launch of Bow Books Kids at 12noon Sat 1st Aug, bringing an even bigger range of children’s books, holiday reads and activity books to young readers. Be there! To celebrate, families are invited to enjoy two free children’s events. On Sat 8th Aug at 10am,
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This month we take a closer look at photographer Peter Baker. After taking photographs for many years simply as a holiday snapper, Peter only discovered his real passion for photography after taking early retirement. In just eight years he has immersed himself in the craft, developing into one of the region’s most successful exhibition photographers.
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Citizens Advice North Hertfordshire (CANH) is urging local residents to check their rights before booking a package holiday. Nationally, Citizens Advice received around 3,500 complaints about package holidays in the last 12 months, with issues ranging from misdescribed accommodation to unavailable facilities. Poor customer service is also a major concern, with reports of long wait
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