Continuing our republished series, “A Question of Royston”, covering the little-known history of Royston, as written by true Roystonian, the late Councillor F John Smith (1932-2021. Royston has long been known as a town in barley-growing country, hence when the Spaniards threatened a blockade to cut off imports of wine to England, Queen Elizabeth is […]
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Marathon season is here and we celebrate all of you who are facing this ultimate challenge! If you’re inspired to start running, these local groups can help to get you started: Royston Runners always welcome new runners and regularly host on 0-5k beginners sessions, our local Park Run takes place at Wimpole every Saturday morning,
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2025 marks 20 years of The Listing, and as such, we have been looking back through our archives and are republishing a popular series which first appeared back in 2009, and bringing Royston’s history to a new audience of readers. “A Question of Royston” covers the little-known history of Royston, as written by true Roystonian,
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Did you know that Royston has a Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) group? We might not be by the seaside, but many of us visit and enjoy UK beaches throughout the year, and the vital work of the RNLI helps to keep us all safe. The Royston group was established in March 1969. They hold
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SWCC Hedgehog Hospital, located at Shepreth Wildlife Park, is a vital refuge for one of Britain’s most cherished but vulnerable mammals—the hedgehog. Established with a deep passion for wildlife conservation, the hospital has become a critical lifeline for hedgehogs suffering from injury, illness, and the effects of habitat loss. The hospital’s primary mission is
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WomenSing is a local choir that meets every Wednesday from 7.30-9.30pm at Coombes Community Centre in Royston. This coming March, WomenSing will be joining with other choirs and performing at a concert to raise funds for local charity HomeStart. They are looking for former members and anyone who would be interested in singing, to join
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2024 is a very special year for the Orwell Pannier Market – it’s our 20th Anniversary! This makes us the oldest monthly village market in South Cambridgeshire (see SCDC’s website – visitsouthcambs.co.uk). It all started back in 2004 when three local residents, on holiday in Devon, saw villagers selling surplus produce from pannier baskets. What
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Royston Allotments are once again opening their gates to the public and heating up the BBQ! The allotment holders would love you to come and visit their beautiful site, at Coombes Hole (at the junction of Green Street and Melbourn Road), Royston, on Sunday 11th August, 11am – 2pm. It’s an opportunity to come and
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The Outdoors Project is excited to announce a refreshing approach to keeping children active and entertained during the holidays in Royston this summer. With a focus on outdoor activities, building confidence, learning new skills, physical activity, and fostering friendships, The Outdoors Project presents an incredible line-up of activities that promise to captivate young minds. From
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Royston & District Community Transport Celebrate their 30th anniversary. It was back in 1992 that the Secretarial team at Royston Health Centre recruited a team of volunteer drivers, using their own cars, to transport patients to their hospital appointments, who could not get there by other means. In 1994 having grown in size, they moved
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The Healthy Hub North Herts is a district wide wellbeing service which is funded by Hertfordshire County Council and North Herts Council. The service offers virtual health and wellbeing support over the phone and online to residents, helping them access support for their mental health, financial advice, and assistance, becoming more active, weight management food
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Steeple Chasers Running and Cycling Club was established in 2020 and is now well known in the Mordens and surrounding villages. With regular runs three times a week plus a weekly cycle ride, we welcome anyone with an interest in running or cycling to get involved with this informal and friendly group of people. Many
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