How lucky are we, to have so many free or low-cost events for children and families over the summer holidays?…Â Enjoy walks and kite flying on the Heath, Priory Memorial Gardens or Ashwell Springs for a fun day out. The Listing has gathered the best of the events on offer in Royston, SG8 and the […]
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LitFest is very proud to celebrate its 3rd Birthday this year! LitFest just 30 days to go and counting! At LitFest, our established festival we strive to host simply the best live music festival around Royston for the whole family. Great news, the line-up just got bigger. We’re thrilled to book more great talent in
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Anstey Fair is back and looks forward to welcoming you to our new venue behind St George’s Church! In addition to the usual free parking, Tombola, children’s games, nearly new clothes, BBQ, licensed Bar and Teas, look out for new attractions which include:a dog show, a visit from the local police, two children’s competitions: ‘The
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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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A Rail and Ale trail – puts a spotlight on using local trains and the walks you can take to the village pubs in South Cambridgeshire – has been published by the District Council alongside the Meldreth, Shepreth and Foxton Community Rail Partnership. The Trail takes you on different walks from local train stations to
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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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Royston May Fayre take place on Bank Holiday Monday, 6th May 2024, in Priory Memorial Gardens, Royston from 12-4.30pm There will be lots of fun for all the family with many different activities including children’s fairground rides, bouncy castles and miniature train rides. Come along and try out our free attractions: ‘Topper’s Circus Skills, ‘Punch
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Ashwell Music Festival returns this month with a wide variety of musical events. Festal Evensong Sunday 5th May, 6pm, St. Mary’s Church Free. The opening of the Festival is marked by the traditional Choral Evensong. Sacred music will be performed by St. Mary’s Church Choir, with conductor Bene’t Coldstream. Young Musician’s Concert Tuesday 7th May,
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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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Ashwell at Home 2024, Sunday 12th May 11am-5pm A great day out for all the family! This beautiful and historic village welcomes visitors from near and far for a whole day of entertainment and fun for all ages at its annual fundraising event ‘Ashwell at Home’. The theme for 2024 is ‘Hidden Ashwell’ and there
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Royston & District Model Railway Club are holding an exhibition at Bassingbourn Village College on Saturday 13th April, 10.30am – 4pm Enjoy 20+ Layouts in various gauges; plus trade, society and demonstration stands. Miniature live steam ride-on railway outside run by Royston Model Engineering Group. Heritage coach between Royston bus and train stations and the exhibition.
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The celebration of Royston Choral Society’s 50th season continues with a performance of Verdi’s Requiem on Sunday 13th April, 7.30pm at St John’s Parish Church. First performed almost exactly 150 years ago (on 22nd May, 1874) the piece is widely regarded as a musical masterpiece. It will be a special occasion for singers, soloists and
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