Get your walking boots on Hertfordshire’s much-loved fundraising event, the Great Big Walk for Herts, is back on Saturday 27th September. Organised by Herts based charity Helping Herts, the walk invites residents across the county to take on a 13-mile countryside loop in support of a cause that matters to them. With 12 unique routes to […]
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LitFest Live Music festival 2025 – Litlington will come alive this month, with LitFest 2025 – a celebration of live music, community togetherness, and local pride, a free festival on Saturday 26th July bursting with some of the very best independent music artists out now! What began as a simple idea to host a couple of
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Pupils from Icknield Walk First School proudly topped the fundraising charts at last year’s Royston in Blue event – and this year, they’re lacing up their trainers once again to support Teenage Cancer Trust. The young fundraisers are excited to return to the much-loved Royston in Blue Family Fun Run, taking place at 11am on
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The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to over 3,300 exceptional private gardens in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands, and raises impressive amounts of money for some of the UK’s best-loved nursing and health charities through admissions, teas and cake. Thanks to the generosity of garden owners, volunteers and visitors, they
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Royston’s much-loved Royston in Blue Family Fun Run returns to Therfield Heath at 11am on Sunday 29th June – and the community is invited to take part in this 5K event in support of an important cause. Whether running, walking, or jogging, participants of all ages are encouraged to wear blue and join in raising
Royston Splash Park is now open every day until Sunday 7th September, 10am-6pm. Alan North, Greenspace Service Manager at North Herts Council, said: “We’re excited to be coming into the splashpad season, we know they are popular throughout the district. We just hope we keep this lovely weather!” Features and activities Play area (Junior) Play
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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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The Listing’s Sharon and Cath were invited along to review the Yew Tree Alpaca’s Extended Countryside Walk – and what a wonderful experience it was! Before the walk, we were sent a really helpful guide, covering the timings of the day, what we’d be doing, what to wear and bring with us, and directions to
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Did you manage to catch any of the World Championship Bowls from Potters on the television a few weeks ago? I wonder where these world-class bowlers started their bowling careers. I’m willing to bet that they visited their local bowls club on an open day, or were taken along by a friend, and having had
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April sees the start of Great Chishill Windmill’s popular programme of Open Days. Twice a month on the second and fourth Sunday, the mill’s friendly volunteer guides will open up the mill and provide guided tours of the historic structure. With three picnic tables and wonderful views, it’s a great place for a family visit.
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John O’Connor Pest Control and Grounds Maintenance, in conjunction with North Herts Council, are working towards a Bee Friendly Status for Royston, following their successful initiative in Letchworth. An application is underway to submit Royston’s Bee Corridor for a Bee Friendly Award, with judging due to take place in April/May this year. The “Bee Part
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Royston Health Walks is an independent social walking group. They have several different walks every Wednesday, all of which start at The Heath Café, Baldock Road, Royston, SG8 5BG. There are TWO walks at 10am, a leisurely walk over Therfield Heath covering about 1½ miles and a slow/flat walk. Both are opportunities to get a
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