Ever wondered what’s growing behind the gates at Coombes Hole? Come and find out at Royston Allotments’ annual Open Day on Sunday 3rd August, 11am–2pm! We’ll be firing up the BBQ, slicing the cakes, and welcoming visitors to explore our beautiful site. It’s a great chance to enjoy some homegrown goodness, get some tips from […]
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For our August issue, The Listing caught up with Luke Paton, who has been guiding visitors through Royston Cave since 2005 – the very same year that The Listing launched. Luke explains: “I started giving tours of Royston Cave in 2005, at the age of 16. I grew up in Royston and was hoping to
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Gerry The Ice Cream Man was a very well-loved man in Royston. As our readers will know, he tragically passed away in an accident in Royston on Monday, 23rd June 2025. We wish to pay our own tribute, captured in our choice of front cover image, to this kind and generous man, who will be
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Home-Start Needs You! Are you a mum, dad, grandparent or carer wondering what to do with your free time? Home-Start Royston, Buntingford & South Cambridgeshire need local people with your experience to become a Family Support Volunteer for their charity. Hom-Start are looking for volunteers to help out at one of their Family Support Groups, helping
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Our recent Readers’ Survey has shown that many readers of The Listing are keen to get involved in their community and are looking for volunteer opportunities in and around Royston. If your organisation could use an extra pair of hands – whether it’s for a specific event, a regular commitment, or a one-off task –
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Late last year, we brought you news of Jamie’s Quest, a campaign from a local family who were urgently appealing for help to save their young son, Jamie Covington, who is battling a rare form of childhood cancer. Thanks to the continued kindness, generosity, love and support that the community have shown towards Jamie, he
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Royston Photographic Society are delighted to present a series of photographer profiles to feature in The Listing. Our aim is to provide readers with a flavour of the pictures produced by members and provide inspiration to local photographers. The second member into the spotlight is Martin Johnson. The photographers in Royston Photographic Society have arrived
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Wednesday 18th June saw the 40th anniversary of the Royston and District Motorcycle Club (RDMCC) Annual Show. This event was held at the Eternit Social Club on the Whaddon Road and attracted 3,300 visitors. Most arrived motorcycle, about 2500 in fact. Right from the formation of the club the words ‘to support local and motorcycle
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Royston Photographic Society are delighted to present a series of photographer profiles to feature in The Listing. Our aim is to provide readers with a flavour of the pictures produced by members and provide inspiration to local photographers. The first member into the spotlight is Bob Coote. Bob has been a member at Royston for
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Holiday season is here – making it the ideal time to brush up on your language skills! Here are four local organisations that meet regularly in Royston. You can find more social groups, clubs and societies online at thelistingmagazine.co.uk/clubs-and-societies-directory French Conversation Club We are a friendly group of French learners and native speakers who get
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Summer is upon us and it is time for seasonal fun like picnics. Why not make the most of our local shops and market to buy a totally plastic free picnic? To add entertainment, you can borrow garden games from the Letchworth Garden Shed www.letchworthgardenshed.com for a small fee. Here at Royston Environmental Group we
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Royston First is Royston’s Business Improvement District (BID), delivering on projects that help to develop the vibrancy of our town and boost our local economy. Behind the scenes, Royston First have been working on a number of projects which come to fruition this summer. First up is of course the topic that everyone is talking
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