The drawings previously featured on our covers back in May 2020, in honour of the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Discover why, five years later, we’re thrilled to bring these illustrations back for 2025, this time in celebration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day here. The stunning pencil drawings on our covers this month […]
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Ashwell Music Festival proudly returns this May for its 70th year – a joyful celebration of music, community, and tradition. Set in the charming village of Ashwell, this much-loved annual festival features an eclectic programme of live performances, hosted in the stunning surroundings of St. Mary’s Church and the United Reformed Church Hall. Running from
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Fun for All at Royston’s May Fayre! Royston’s beloved May Fayre promises a fun-filled day for all the family, with a fantastic mix of attractions and entertainment. Children can enjoy fairground rides, bouncy castles, and miniature train rides, while free activities include Punch & Judy shows, Professor Crump, circus skills, face painting, and performances by
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Ashwell at Home is an annual undraising event held in the village of Ashwell in North Herts, when this beautiful and historic village welcomes visitors from near and far for a whole day of entertainment. 2025 promises to be a seminal year, representing 40 years of welcoming visitors to experience and learn about
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Easter at Standalone Farm is shaping up to be a delightful blend of fun, learning, and mouthwatering treats for all ages! With a variety of exciting events lined up throughout the Easter holidays, there’s no better way to embrace the season of renewal and adventure. From hands-on chocolate-making workshops to immersive animal encounters, Standalone Farm
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Barkway Village Markets takes place on Saturday, 10th May, 10am until 4pm, and is expected to attract over 4,000 visitors. One of Hertfordshire’s popular country shows, Barkway Market is held within the beautiful grounds of Manor Farm, one of the village’s oldest houses, alongside a craft fair in the neighbouring Church. The event, which is
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This Easter, we have pulled together some of our favourite Easter events to keep your little ones entertained over the holidays, from Royston and the wider area. Jurassic Arcade Head to the Grand Arcade, Cambridge, to discover full-size dinosaurs in this Free Jurassic Trail. Each statue will be accompanied by specialist, educational information created in
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Creative Royston are delighted to announce the theme for Royston Arts Festival 2025, which will take place from 20th-28th September: Then and Now. With 2025 marking the 400th anniversary of the death of King James, whose associations with Royston are a rich part of our town’s history, it seemed only fitting for organisations to theme
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With fun activities for all the family, plus 41,000 new daffodil bulbs planted last autumn, Thriplow Daffodil Weekend is guaranteed to be a golden feast for the eyes. Set in the South Cambs village of Thriplow, this charity fundraising event is run entirely by local volunteers. Thriplow Daffodil Weekend started in 1969 when the church
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A new website has been launched – Barleywolds.com – as a guide to the countryside and villages between Royston, Stevenage and Bishop’s Stortford. The Barleywolds is the name given to this area of chalk “hills” on the borders of Hertfordshire, Essex and Cambridgeshire. Barleywolds.com is a free, non-commercial guide to the History, Myths, Nature, People,
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