Royston Parkinson’s Cafe… Have you, your partner or somebody you know been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease? We have a monthly chat with tea/coffee and biscuits, in The Old Bull Inn, Royston. Hotel High Street Royston on the last Tuesday of the month between 10.30am and 12noon. The next two meetings are on 26th April and […]
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Discover over 2000 years of Royston’s story… by Royston Museum We’ve just launched our new exhibition, ‘Back to School’, exploring Royston’s schools throughout the 20th century. Through objects, photographs and interviews with real students, find out what life was like for pupils at Queen’s Road School, Market Hill School and St Mary’s. Learn about their
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Be Sustainable in April Since last year there has been a significant shift towards environmentally responsible packaging for Easter eggs. Gratuitous plastic casings were on their way out and in came recyclable cardboard boxes with, in some cases, compostable, transparent vegetable starch windows. While there are still a lot of chocolate eggs wrapped in aluminium
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Spotlight On… Youth activities to benefit young people Police in Royston have been working with local schools and organisations to create more activities for children outside of school. Sergeant Jon Vine and his team recognised that youth provision in Royston was severely lacking, and ever more so since Covid. This has a direct impact on
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Spotlight focuses on the attached photo! Introducing Charlie W a striker who plays for Squadron 66 Under 11’s who joined Shepreth Spifires Tots Football team 6 years ago. Since starting his football journey with Shepreth Spitfires Charlie has been joined by his Grandad. Giving encouragement and support to Charlie and all his teammates. After several
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The magic of music… As Royston Choral Society celebrates its 50th season of concerts, two of the choir’s basses – Neil Sykes and Steve Richards – share insights into the musical influences and tastes that have led them to sing with the choir. Neil writes… I didn’t grow up listening to classical music, other than what
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Royston First, Free Water Refill Stations Royston First’s “Love Where You Live” campaign is focused on reducing the amount of single-use plastic throughout the town and minimising Royston’s overall carbon footprint. They are asking customers and visitors to use reusable water bottles when visiting the town, and have launched a free water refill initiative. So
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Discover over 2000 years of Royston’s story… by Royston Museum It’s your final chance to see our exhibition: Pickle for Victory! Discover Royston’s fundraising efforts during the Wars, like the lady who pickled 68,000 eggs and the rose-sellers who took the town hostage. We also have some of Royston-lad Jack Halstead’s sketches on display, illustrating
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My Local Life… Tina Downing, Therfield Preschool Tina Downing works at Therfield Preschool, and has lived in the local area all her life. Her dad was well known in Royston, John the photographer who had a shop in the High Street. She grew up in Royston and Sandon, spent a very happy 15 years living
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Be Sustainable in March There is so much to look forward to in the spring! Those hedgehogs will be up and about and, having lost a third of their body weight over winter, please do leave dog food and water out for them. Food Waste Action Week is Monday, 6th to Sunday 12th March 2023.
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Spotlight On… Luna Animal Rescue Luna Animal Rescue was established in October 2013, so is almost ready to celebrate a 10th birthday! Since then thousands of dogs, cats and small animals have moved from pounds and previous homes, through foster homes and rehabilitation and onto new lives with new families. Luna has taken animals from
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News from our Community: The Rotary Club of Royston raise money for the devastating Earthquake… The Rotary Club of Royston raised an amazing £2320.27 from its collection last Friday and Saturday at Tesco, Royston, to help support relief efforts following the devastating earthquake affecting parts of Turkey and Syria. The club now plans to make
