Leisure

Royston Market Traders – August Focus On… Backstreet Catering

Backstreet Catering is a ‘pop-up’ cafe and deli that has traded on the market for the past 4 years. Offering all-day breakfasts, the owner Jayne is busy with regular customers from 7am onwards on Saturdays while also providing a range of brunch/lunchtime options. Jayne cooks everything from scratch and has a very diverse offering including […]

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News from our Local Clubs: Stag Walkers – Access to Nature

Stag Walkers is a local walking group aimed mainly at people in their 20s and 30s, hosting walks across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and south Cambridgeshire every week. The group is part of the Ramblers, the charity dedicated to removing barriers so everyone can enjoy walking in green spaces, and to improving Britain’s most popular and least-known

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Royston Market Traders – July Focus On… Sharman’s Flower Pitch

Sharman’s flower pitch has had a presence on Royston Market for over 65 years and is without doubt one of our most vibrant stalls. Operating in the Main Square on Wednesdays and at the Angel Pavement end of the market on Saturdays, Gary (pictured) offers an exceptional choice of cut flowers and plants at extremely

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Out and About… Royston First – Umbrellas and Awards!

Royston First is a Royston’s Business Improvement District (BID), delivering on projects that help to keep Royston a clean, safe, vibrant, and promoted environment for all to enjoy and organisations to prosper. The new BID term has just started and runs until 2029, and Royston First are working on a number of projects for the

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Royston Market Traders – June Focus On… F.E. Tucker & Sons Fishmongers

This month we caught up with F.E.Tucker & Sons Fishmongers who have had a presence on Royston Market for over 60 years.  Offering fresh catches of fish which they bring into Royston from Great Yarmouth every Wednesday and Saturday, they are without doubt one of the most popular pitches on the market. Sea bass, salmon,

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Out and About… Royston Town Council Celebrates 50 Years

Happy Birthday to Royston Town Council – 50 years old this year!  The Local Government Act 1972 received the Royal assent in that year and two years later – in 1974 – the old Royston Urban District Council became Royston Town Council. A lot of the responsibilities of the old Urban District Council were transferred

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Out and About… 398th Bombardment Group (Heavy) 80th Anniversary

This year marks not only the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings but also a more local anniversary, the anniversary of the arrival of the 398th Bombardment Group (Heavy) in Nuthampstead, North Hertfordshire. Families, friends and supporters of the squadrons who were based at Nuthampstead have returned year upon year to show their respect, but

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Royston First Easter Bunny Trail Friday 29th March to Sunday 14th April

Royston Easter Trail Friday 29th March to Sunday 14th April   Bring your little adventurers on a bunny hunt around our Town Centre this Easter and you could win an amazing prize from Glazed Creations! Organisers Royston First BID, have announced the ‘Easter Bunny Trail’ as the theme for this year’s children’s Easter trail. Twelve bunnies

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Review: The Attic Theatre – Limitless Productions Presents – Shakers & Bouncers

Bouncers & Shakers take to the stage for their limited engagement at Royston’s The Attic Theatre before they head to the Welwyn Drama Festival. Bouncers & Shakers, both directed by award-winning director Peter Heppelthwaite, tell stories of London nightclubs in the infamous 1980s. With all the music and references to match, Bouncers follows 4 door

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Mother’s Day Inspiration – Twelve top ideas to put a smile on your mum’s face…

Twelve top ideas to put a smile on your mum’s face… Fresh flowers – Nothing says ‘I love you Mum’ like a beautiful bouquet of flowers. We have some talented florists in our area who will make up a bespoke floral collection. A magazine subscription – A gift that lasts all year round and gives you a

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Out and About… Thriplow Daffodil Weekend

Thriplow Daffodil Weekend returns this year on 16th and 17th March and preparations are in full swing for a fun weekend. Volunteers are being recruited, attractions and stallholders have been booked and the committee are super busy with final preparations. The committee planted a further 50,000 daffodil bulbs last autumn to ensure another stunning display

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