If you have a couple of hours spare one day this month why not visit Cressing Temple, between Witham and Braintree? Its Grade I-listed Barley and Wheat Barns, built in the 13th century, are among the oldest timber barns and few surviving Templar buildings in England. For the children this month there are magical elf-led […]
This month we take a look at the cycling clubs that are in our area. Get on your bike and enjoy the fresh air and exercise this Autumn. Greneway Cycling Satellite Club Greneway School Fridays 3.30 – 4.30pm www.north-herts.gov.uk 01462 474 257 Breeze Cycling Free local rides run by women for women www.goskyride.com Ashwell Cycling
A sizzling August Bank Holiday Monday helped to induce hundreds of folks from far and wide to a bumper packed program of exciting events at the 96th Ashwell Show. The Bank Holiday brought some beautiful weather for the Ashwell Show. Crowds loved the events put on such as the traditional horse show, the ‘lamb national’
A fantastic day out is on offer at Shuttleworth with something for everyone to enjoy. Originally the home, gardens and vintage aircraft and vehicle collection of the Shuttleworth family, it is now one of Bedfordshire’s most interesting visitor attractions. The Collection and Swiss Garden are open to the public daily. The Collection of aircraft and
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Grantchester is a beautiful, very traditional, unspoilt village on the River Cam (or Granta as it was previously known). It’s two miles south of Cambridge, so quite close by and easy to visit. Perfect for a Father’s Day treat. If you are feeling very brave you can always take a dip! The wildswimming website describes
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Bridge End Garden was created around 1840 by Francis Gibson, a local Quaker businessman who also built the Fry Art Gallery. Francis’ daughter Elizabeth married Lewis Fry of Bristol and in 1918 the Fry family leased the Garden to the local council. It has been open to the public ever since. Over time, Bridge End
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Wimpole are hosting another 2k and 7k Night Run this March. If you’re looking to take part, but not sure about the whole experience, runner Beth Hart explains what her first time running the event was like! This was the most fun I’ve had in the dark for ages! It was my first time trying
A trip to St Alban’s may well start with a desire to visit the mighty cathedral – the building is the oldest site of continuous Christian worship in Britain and houses the shrine of England’s first martyr. And there is much to see. There are a number of well preserved medieval wall paintings most notably
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We all know that Royston is full of history, but did you know there is a guided walk around Royston to learn about the stories behind our town? Starting at Royston’s Parish Church, there’s a Trail which takes you round 31 marked points and with the help of this handy little guide, you’re able to unwrap the hidden
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A prominent purple Beech tree which was vandalised in 2012 is about to be given a new lease of life as a piece of public art work at the centre of Royston’s Priory Memorial Gardens. The Beech tree, which had been a firm favourite with users of the park, finally died this year after
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Probably one of the best ever attended Friday evening meet ups of classic vehicles on the village green at Barrington on Friday evening. No doubt the balmy evening weather certainly assisted the gathering of almost 100 resplendent machines representing over 70 years of motoring, and attracting a record crowd of admirers.
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We are all so proud at The Listing Magazine today as we celebrate winning the top awards at the Cambridge Building Society Community Magazine Awards last night at Cambridge United Football Club. We scooped the Silver Award for The Listing SG8 Villages and Gold for The Listing Royston Magazines in The Cambridge Building Society Community Magazine Awards, in the top category
