Rehearsals are now well underway for the next Royston Town Pantomime, presented by local drama group CADS, and it could be their biggest and most spectacular show ever! The Little Mermaid is by Hertford-shire writer Warren McWilliams, who was also responsible for this year’s record-breaking Sleeping Beauty. It tells the story of Mariel, the little …
Out and About… Church Services at Christmas One of Royston’s most iconic scenes is Royston Parish Church all lit up at night, with Christmas making this view even more special. The large Christmas tree went up on Saturday 2nd December and members of the community are invited to hang a bauble in memory of a …
Out and About… Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday 2023 As you read this article, Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday will be but days away; this year Armistice Day falls on Saturday 11th November, followed by Remembrance Sunday, the following day, on Sunday 12th November. Our town like many other towns, cities and villages across the …
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Barley Yarn bombing 2022 for Buntingford Food Bank Nobody should be going Hungry, especially at Christmas Barley Knitters are at it again! If you are driving through Barley, Barkway and/or Great Chishil throughout December look out for the post boxes ! For the fifth year in a row the post boxes will be decorated with …
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New Art Exhibition Opens at Stapleford Granary… Stapleford Granary is a beautiful Arts Centre with outstanding facilities set in a converted 19th century farm complex. It is situated at the foot of the Gog Magog Downs just 5 miles from the centre of Cambridge. A home for the culturally curious, we host an all year-round …
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Explore Cambridge Our wonderful cover photography this May is by Caroline Baker, taken in Cambridge in Summer and Autumn during walks from Lammas Land, along the River Cam and down to Sheep’s Green. It’s a favourite walk of hers as, timed well, it can be quiet and picturesque. The swans make their presence known on …
Shannon Express: The Benefits of Singing Have you ever sung along to the radio on a sunny day or in the car as you travel alone? Do you sing in the bathroom and enjoy the way the sound echoes off the tiled surfaces? Have you ever sung a child to sleep? Singing releases endorphins, feel-good …
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Trad Jazz Returns to Royston One of the casualties of the pandemic was the popular monthly trad jazz sessions held at the Heath Club. These ceased as restrictions came into force much to the chagrin of the many devotees of New Orleans jazz who attended. The good news is that a new club has been …
About The February Cover Images The cover images on this month’s editions of the Listing Royston was taken on a walk over Therfield heath on route to Therfield village, whilst the Listing Villages cover image is taken in the woods in behind Burloes Hall and Barkway Road. Amy explained, “Though Covid and the subsequent lockdowns …
Please see below for a February update from The Conservators of Therfield Heath & Greens. As we write this in January 2020 Royston remains in tier 4 lockdown and we are all trying to reduce opportunities for the Covid-19 virus to spread. The open expanse of Heath –and the smaller greens – offer local people …
Are you looking forward to half-term? The team at Creative Royston have launched the Window Walk for February half term. Keep the children entertained by taking part in the Creative Royston Window Walk between Thursday 18th and Sunday 21st February! It’s based on the Pumpkin Parade idea that you put up displays in your window …
A reminder from the Royston vs Coronavirus Team… The team are still up and running and able to help out with shopping or prescriptions. If you can answer ‘Yes’ to at least one question from each column, we should be able to help: In addition, the Royston Talks team are able …
