After two years without a cinema, Royston could soon see one of its most cherished community spaces brought back to life. On Monday 19th January, Royston Town Council voted on an ambitious proposal to relaunch the Town Hall as ‘The Royston Venue’ – a multi-use community hub that will once again screen films while opening […]
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The first meeting in January was a fascinating talk by Judith Large about the work by the Shepreth Hedgehog Rescue. The centre is manned by volunteers apart from the manager and work under Medivet Melbourn. In 13 years, they have taken in over 700 hedgehogs. Hedgehogs are on the INUC Red List of Threatened species
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2026 is a landmark year for the North Herts Knights Basketball Club which was initially formed back in 2001 with just one men’s side. Fast forward to now, the Club is now at the heart of the community with two senior men’s teams competing in the Herts Basketball League and at the top of the
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This month we’re bringing you even more exciting updates – from brand-new businesses opening their doors and milestone celebrations! What’s New Brilliant Volunteers – Rewarding Volunteers for their endeavours. Experiences, days out, little niceties, things to look forward too! Kiln House Yard, Royston SG8 5AY – www.brilliantvolunteers.co.uk – FB @BrilliantVolunteers – LinkedIn @brilliant-volunteers– Insta @BrilliantVolunteers
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January Pet of the Month Luna Animal Rescue – Feliz and Mutla are a pair of 6 year old boys who are looking for their forever home. They came into foster through no fault of their own and are friendly chatty boys. Once comfortable they will happily come for attention and Feliz enjoys being
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To kick off 2026, we caught up with Carrie Taylor, Branch Manager at Premier Travel in Royston. Carrie has lived in Royston nearly all her life and has just celebrated her 25th year working at Premier Travel. She’s been married for 15 years and has three children, though spends a lot of her time being
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Many of us have signed up to gym memberships, streaming apps or “free trials” that quietly turned into monthly payments. Those forgotten subscriptions can really add up. At Citizens Advice North Herts (CANH), we’re urging residents to check their bank statements and take control of “continuous payments.” When you give a company permission to
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January’s striking cover photography are street scenes captured in Royston. They are taken by artist Jean Kosse, a Ukrainian-born art and commercial photographer who’s based in Royston. He creates and provides visual solutions for homes/creative spaces by selling limited-edition prints, offers environmental portrait photography, and for local businesses by providing photography services to help with
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The Royston Photographic Society photographer featured this month is Dr Jitka Brynjolffssen… Jitka joined the society in 2014 having taken a U3A photography course to develop her skills. This was the point that she began to grow her photography, having photographed family, friends and special moments since her teenage years. As her range of photography
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Hockey was first played on Therfield Heath in 1957 and although Royston Hockey club currently play our home games at Peter Boizet Sports Ground, Granchester Road, Cambridge CB3 9ED, our home is in Royston Golf clubhouse on Therfield Heath. We continue to thrive with five senior teams. Three Men’s and two Ladies teams playing competitive
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Are you looking for a reason to get out into the fresh air this January? 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 –
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Pupils at Sandon JMI School have rolled up their sleeves and unleashed their creativity to help raise vital funds for charity by decorating a tractor for the Farmers on Christmas Lights Tour in north Hertfordshire on Sunday 21st December. Back for its 5th year, the event brings together farmers, families and local organisations aiming to
