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Out & About: Barkway Pantomime “Snow White and the Seven Goggle-Eyed Monsters”

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Get ready for laughter, music and mayhem as the Barkway pantomime returns in early February with Snow White and the Seven Goggle-Eyed Monsters – the 33rd annual production by the Barkway Players. This original new panto has been written by members of the group, giving a much-loved fairy tale a distinctly local and delightfully daft, […]

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Out & About: Christmas Events in and around Royston & Further afield…

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Enjoy our selection of Christmas events this December… Hang a Bauble on the Tree – Royston Parish Church, SG8 9LG “Light-Up” on Saturday 29th November at 10.30am, then open throughout December – Hang a bauble on the tree in memory of a loved one on the Church’s magnificent Christmas Tree Royston Christmas Craft Fair –

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Shop Locally This Christmas…

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There’s no need to travel far for your Christmas shopping! Our local independent retailers in Royston and SG8 have everything you need, from thoughtful gifts and festive treats to decorations and seasonal essentials. By shopping locally this festive season, you’re supporting the businesses that keep our community vibrant. If you’re shopping in Royston, keep an

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Out & About: Royston Christmas Lights Switch-On

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Royston Christmas Light Switch On  This year’s Christmas Lights Switch-On event, sponsored by Royston First BID and Royston Town Council, takes place on Fish Hill, Royston on Friday 28th November from 5pm, with the lights switched on at 7pm. The event includes live performances from Tom Huttlestone, students at Limitless Academy & Somewhere 2 Sing

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Out & About… Foxton Scarecrow Festival

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Foxton invites you to their annual Scarecrow Festival, taking place on Saturday 4th October (12 noon – 6pm) Visitors are encouraged to come along and enjoy a day full of scarecrow fun! The theme for 2025 is “In Perfect Harmony”, and the creative residents of Foxton will be showcasing scarecrows inspired by songs, singers, music,

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Things to Do: The 4th Barkway Literary Festival

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The 4th Barkway Literary Festival takes place on Saturday 4th October, between 10am and 8.30pm. Tickets are £10 per session or £40 for the day. Children’s events are £5 and an adult enters for free. There are 13 sessions to choose from, including the promotional tour of the BBC’s Walking with Dinosaurs, Addenbrooke’s Hospital Deputy

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Out & About – Royston Arts Festival 19-28th September 2025

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Royston Arts Festival 2025 takes place from 19th – 28th September, with over 50 events for all ages and interests, many of them free. Here are some of this year’s highlights: Live Music The Opening Night Concert on Friday 19th September features 6-piece multi-instrumental ‘Tin Giants’, plus ‘Bird In The Belly’ a 4-piece band from

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Out & About: Royston Arts Society’s 2025 Autumn Exhibition

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Royston Arts Society’s 2025 Autumn Exhibition will take place in Royston Town Hall at the end of September. The show has been a highlight of Royston’s cultural activities for many years and is always one of the most popular events during the Royston Arts Festival. The 2025 exhibition, as in previous years, includes entries from

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