An hour with Ray Constant, Watch Commander at Royston Fire Station reveals much about what has kept him in the fire service for the past 24 years, the last five based in Royston. A guided tour around the fire station reveals a comfortable but professional setup – with a mess deck where the crew gather […]
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Tapestry Unveiling After 30 years, we are so excited to be unveiling the completed Royston Tapestry in July. So many people have volunteered their time, expertise, knowledge and skills to bring this work of art to life. Head along to Royston Town Hall from Saturday 6th to Thursday 11th July from 10am – 5pm to
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Limitless Academy of Performing Arts – Royston, Melbourn Street – Success continues to grow! After many years of good friendship which began in a production of John Godber’s ‘Bouncers’ in 1993, an obvious choice was presented to us, the simplest of ideas. “You should start a drama school”, was whispered by a very wise lady,
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Royston Railway Updates Please note, there will be no trains between Cambridge or Peterborough into Kings Cross August bank holiday as per the attached link www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/our-routes/lne-and-em/east-coast-mainline-route-upgrade/ To keep updated with railway updates join: www.facebook.com/groups/roystonrailusers/
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Time for Tennis Playing tennis, it turns out, might be the best thing you can do to extend your life. It has long been established that exercise helps you live longer, but a 2018 study from Denmark showed that compared to a sedentary lifestyle playing tennis extends one’s life expectancy by a remarkable 9.7 years.
Melbourn Community Allotment Fancy spending some time in the fresh air and getting outdoors? Now is the perfect time especially now the good weather is on the way. Two years ago, Melbourn Community Allotment on the Moor was an overgrown mess. Now, thanks to the work of a few, dedicated volunteers, it is a well
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Royston Historical Pageant Have you ever imagined what Royston looked like 600 or so years ago? With its quintessential medieval layout and some of its beautifully preserved buildings, it isn’t too hard to imagine in places. On Sunday 7th July, Royston Historical Pageant will be recreating medieval life in Priory Memorial Gardens. We will start
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July Update Work has commenced, and is almost complete, on the “Enabling Stage” which is the clearance of debris, resulting from the fire, and the inspection of stonework etc. Bakers of Danbury have been sympathetically carrying out this operation whilst ensuring that all items of importance are carefully preserved and protected. All the pews have
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Flint… stones Early people started using stone tools around 2.5 million years ago. This most likely started in Africa and as people travelled, they brought their tools with them. Others would have seen how useful these new-fangled gadgets were and would have got on board. A flint arrow to fire at your dinner instead of
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News from Royston Market – St Ives Wholesale Produce Ltd St Ives Wholesale Produce Ltd ( Fruit and Veg) need little introduction as they have been working on Royston Market on both Wednesdays and Saturdays for over 20 years. Nick, Dan, Julie and Anne arrive on the market by 4.30am every market day to ensure
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Royston Is To Become More Dementia Friendly The Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friendly Communities is a city, town or village where people with dementia are understood, respected and supported. Royston Business Network have committed to setting up one of these communities in Royston. In a dementia-friendly community people will be aware of and understand dementia, so
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News from the Market – Tucker and Son Fishmongers This month we would like to introduce Royston’s longest standing trader – Tucker and Sons Fishmongers. This family run business has been trading in Royston since 1956 and regular patrons of the market will know Darren and Andy who work on Saturdays and Wednesdays respectively. Making
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