A day after the outbreak of World War 2, on Monday 4th September 1939 saw the opening of a new service in Hitchin and in 200 towns and cities across the UK Citizens Advice volunteers started to help residents in North Herts, with the issues they now faced as the war started, from food and […]
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Hertfordshire County Council’s on-demand bus service HertsLynx has now carried out over 100,000 trips. It is a Countywide operation with a section covering just North and East Hertfordshire. Bounded by Royston, Baldock, Letchworth, Hitchin, Stevenage, Ware, Hertford and Bishop’s Stortford, the service provides journeys from fixed points in these towns to any of the other
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A local family is urgently appealing for help to save their young son, Jamie Covington, who is battling a rare form of childhood cancer. Jamie, aged 12, was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma in May 2023. After enduring months of intense chemotherapy and radiotherapy, his treatment initially worked. However, six months later, the family received the heartbreaking
Royston Town Council is delighted to launch this award to recognise the contributions of an individual or group whose actions have gone above and beyond to positively impact the local environment by helping to reduce CO2 emissions, reduce/recycle more waste, or to increase biodiversity. This could be through conservation projects, green initiatives, fundraising, or awareness
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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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Connecting with others, getting active, learning a new skill, being creative, seeking professional support, exploring the outdoors, volunteering – all these things (and more) can improve wellbeing…but it isn’t always easy to know what is on your doorstep or to feel comfortable trying something new. How Are You South Cambs, brought to you by Cambridgeshire
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Luna Animal Rescue was founded in October 2013. The main aim was to help rehome dogs who found themselves abandoned and without families, in local and national pounds. Since then Luna has successfully rehomed well over 300 dogs, who are happily living with their new families. Luna has evolved into a bigger family, and has
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Did you know that the history of golf in Royston stretches back 400 hundred years? In celebration of golf being played in 1624, Royston Golf Club are holding events this autumn and are inviting people from the town to an open morning at the Clubhouse on Sunday 6th October. After James I (James VI of
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Letchworth Bakery have established themselves as one of our longest servicing traders with over 10 years of attendance on the market. They offer a varied selection of bread including tiger loaves, granary, GI, wholemeal, french sticks, white and brown rolls along with sweet options such as jam and custard doughnuts, muffins, pastries and chocolate brownies.
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Royston and District Parkinson’s Group is pleased to say that they are continuing to grow and thrive with our Thursday Club in its new venue from September 12th 10.30am til midday in the Town Hall in the centre of Royston. Over 180 people live with Parkinson’s in our area and the message is Stay Active.
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Royston’s skatepark has recently been extended and revamped thanks to North Herts Council. The council, with the help of landscape architects at Groundwork East and local users, has transformed the skatepark – it’s been extended on two sides, more than doubling the existing footprint, and the new street area includes hubba ledges and a grind
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(Bassingbourn) Air Cadets are calling all future cadets to join us for our Autumn intake on Monday 16th September! First Aid training, Duke of Edinburgh Awards, Flying, Adventure Training and BTECs are just some of the activities that our cadets take part in. If this appeals to you, our intake night is the perfect opportunity
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