Out and About

Out & About – Royston Golf Club

The history of Royston Golf Club goes back to when King James I (James VI of Scotland) established his hunting lodge in Royston – the remnants of which still survive in Kneesworth Street. In celebration of golf being played in 1624, Royston Golf Club are holding events this autumn and inviting people from the town

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Out and About… Royston Arts Festival 2024

Royston Arts Festival returns this year on Friday 20th September and runs until Saturday 5th October. This year, popular folk due Megson are opening the Festival with a concert in Royston Parish Church, and the Festival ends with the day-long Barkway Literary Festival, featuring author talks and workshops. Throughout the Festival, enjoy over 50 events

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Out and About… Summer Holidays, 10 Free or Low Cost Activities

How lucky are we, to have so many free or low-cost events for children and families over the summer holidays?… 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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Community News: LitFest Festival 27th July 2024 – Celebrates its 3rd Birthday!

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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Local Event: Anstey Fair – Sunday 14th July

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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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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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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Community News – Royston May Fayre – Bank Holiday Monday 6th May 12-4.30pm

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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Community News: 69th Ashwell Music Festivals: Sunday 5th May – Saturday 11th May

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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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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