Can you help us? We’re Christine Brown and Jane Wallington, two Royston ladies and we’re collecting on behalf of Smalls for All, a Scottish Charity which collects and distributes underwear to help women and children in Africa. They help those living in orphanages, slums, IDP camps and schools, as well as providing underwear to hospitals …
Royston Cave is reopening for a brand new season! In the company of our expert guides, take an unmissable tour and explore this unique, world famous heritage site. Learn about the cave’s secret past and delve into the mysterious world of the Templars. Royston Cave is an enigma. No records of its age or purpose …
News from Tannery Drift School Olympic Team GB Boxer, Anthony Ogogo, recently visited Tannery Drift First School as part of a promotional tour by the new Aldi Royston store. He led an assembly to the whole school on the importance of a healthy diet and exercise. The children came away from the assembly inspired by …
Royston Runners Congratulations to Tom Beach who represented Hertfordshire at the UK County Athletics Union (CAU) Championships [better known as the UK Inter Counties Champs]. The championships were held on Saturday 9th March at Prestwold Hall, Loughborough. Tom was selected to compete following his fantastic achievement to finish 9th at the Herts Champs in St. …
A Blooming Great Weekend Bathed in sunshine, the 51st Thriplow Daffodil and Country Fair weekend welcomed over 14,000 happy supporters, many of them regular visitors to the annual event, and raised £60,000 for local charities. The hard work of over 350 dedicated volunteers certainly paid off in the mild spring weather, with a happy and …
American Style Pancakes Hello my fellow foodies…and welcome to another bright and shiny edition of The Listing. As Easter falls late this year Shrove Tuesday falls in March so I thought I would share with you a slightly different version of a pancake recipe. This one is not only simple and easy to make but …
Royston BMX Club is growing! With over 30 years of Club history Royston Rockets BMX Club is going from strength to strength with many riders progressing to Regional and National Level and to the British Championships. The current committee has steadily built the club and the dedicated coaching team have been improving the riding skills …
Behind doors – Offscreen at the Royston Picture Palace When the Priory Cinema in Royston closed on 28 September 2000, after 67 years, there was a public campaign to keep it open. Instead, nearly two years after the curtain had come down on Stuart Little (the film, not the mouse-like star) the building came down …
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My Local Life- Antony Vaughan Antony Vaughan, Owner of AV Home Improvements & Handyman Services first started the business with his wife Deb, as he have never enjoyed the 9-5 office life. After transforming his first flat many years ago, then tackling a complete refurbishment of a three bedroom house, he discovered he had a …
Thriplow Daffodil Weekend Every year, up to 14,000 people visit Thriplow to experience the warm and friendly atmosphere of our Daffodil Weekend charity fund raising event. This year the nominated charity is the Rosie Maternity Unit at Addenbrookes Charitable Trust who are raising funds for essential equipment needed by the Acute Neonatal Transport Service and …
Melbourn Hub celebrated their 5th Birthday in February! The Hub in Melbourn is run for the community, by the community. It offers a safe and welcoming place to visit, a café with free WiFi, a library access point and meeting rooms which can be used for leisure or business.  With such a wide range …
Great Turnout for Charitable Car Run Well over a hundred classic cars emerged on Melbourn Village College at the weekend to support this year’s Snowdrop Run. The event was the 14th such meet up , which kick starts the season for the Cambridge and District MG Owners Club. This year the 60 mile route took …
