April – the month of bunnies, chocolate, rumblings in the garden and sunshine. Spring is in full bloom, calling us outdoors to embrace its colour, warmth and energy. We can finally open our doors and windows and breath it all in, letting fresh air and new beginnings flow in. Nature, with its endless cycle of […]
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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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I heard the expression “It takes a village” at least three times last week. Funny how certain phrases pop up just when you need them. I had taken some time off to recover from an operation, and being forced to slow down gave me space to reflect. What stood out most was how much I
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Helping our community through Winter Royston Round Table are launching their annual Keep Royston Warm campaign and trying to help as many people as possible get through winter especially in these cold months. If you or someone you know is struggling to afford to heat and eat this winter, please don’t struggle. Email: keeproystonwarm@roystonroundtable.co.uk and
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Health Action Day, at Royston Leisure Centre, managed by Everyone Active on behalf of North Herts District Council on Saturday 15th February from 10am to 2pm, aims to bring the local community together to learn about services that are available to benefit their physical and mental wellbeing. On the day, there will be a chance
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So much of our connection to life and others happens through the virtual world. Yet, real-life experiences remain the truest source of aliveness, joy, and, most importantly, presence. We scroll through moments and watch reels of memories we’ve never lived. But authenticity isn’t something that passes by or can be observed from a distance –
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This month, we are continuing with our “Local Recognition” feature, and were delighted when Royston First wished to recognise Sue Ross from Cream. Sue was recently awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Royston First Business Awards 2024, and here’s why. Tell us why Sue was nominated for, and subsequently won, the Lifetime Achievement Award
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Getting out into your garden in the depths of winter is great for your mental health so much so some people call it the ‘Natural Health Service’. January in the garden can be cold and the days are short but regularly getting into your plot for a few minutes can significantly improve your mood
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January is often seen as a month of new beginnings. But instead of diving headfirst into busyness, what if this was a time to honour your body’s need for rest? To restore, renew, and find balance? In this stillness, you prepare the ground for growth. And to embrace that balance, we must honour rest –
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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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December is the perfect time to embrace hygge, the Danish concept of warmth, cosiness, and enjoying life’s simple pleasures. I love the whole idea of slowing down, getting warm and cosy, and savouring simple moments with good people. Here are a few of my favourite ways to “get hygge” this December: 1. Fairy Lights and
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For December’s issue, we spoke to Emma Bird, a nurse and a yoga teacher who lives in Royston with her husband and their 4 year old daughter. Tell us about The Pelvic Floor Clinic There’s always been an insufficiency in postnatal care in the UK; an idea that once you’ve had a baby it’s
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