Royston Meridian WI Last month our ladies welcomed John Kershaw talking about his memories as a boy of living through The Blitz. He was very interesting, informative and even managed to bring some humour viewed through the eyes of a boy, showing photographs of children in gas masks, as well as Anderson and Morrison Shelters. …
Reading Room in Croydon Village Re-Opens… After three years of restoration, fundraising and the hard work of Croydon’s small population, this beautiful and historic Village Hall is about to be re-opened! Built by the Downing Family in 1910 for the Villagers of Croydon and around, it is now a wonderful place to meet and socialise. …
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Business Profile: Bow Books After 30 years, we are pleased to share that Royston has its own independent bookshop on the way. Bow Books will officially open its doors on Thursday 15th June with 10% off all purchases until 22nd June 2023. Bow Books is run by Barkway-based Paul Bowes, who, for a number of …
Out and About… Melbourn Family Fun Day! After a five-year break, Melbourn Fete Committee are relaunching with a Family Fun Day to kickstart summer, and raise funds and awareness for local groups and charities. So, what’s on? Expect all the fun of a family fete, with activities such as inflatables, children’s entertainers, science projects, live …
Spotlight On… Royston Round Table Royston Round Table is an organisation aimed at developing friendship amongst men between the ages of 18 and 45. We welcome members from any background and pride ourselves on being a very diverse organisation. We aim to meet a minimum once or twice a month to do something different. This …
Royston Kite Festival & Historic Vehicle Show… One of Royston’s biggest events of the year is to go ahead. The Kite Festival on Therfield Heath will be held on Sunday 6th August. However, this may well be the last time it takes place at that location. The Rotary Club of Royston, who have organised the …
Royston Choral Society – Singing To Celebrate… The proactive campaign over the recent, controversial threat to the BBC Singers’ funding shows the strength of support for community-made music, a movement in which the Royston Choral Society has played a part for the past 50 years. As well as celebrating that half century, the choir’s next …
Bridge The Gap is back!  Registration is now open with an early bird offer, don’t miss this unique charity walk around seven University of Cambridge Colleges. Cambridge’s iconic Bridge the Gap charity walk returns on the morning of Sunday 10th September 2023. The specially designed three-mile route through the grounds of seven of the University …
Citizens Advice North Herts & District Community Engagement Manager, Catherine Bennett at Citizens Advice North Herts offers budgeting tips… Firstly, find out exactly what money you have coming in and going out each month. Be realistic about what you need for essentials like food and travel. Then you can set yourself a budget that you …
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Cokenach Open Gardens The beautiful Cokenach Gardens will be open to the public for the first time since 2018 – on 10th June – in aid of Khandel Light and the Friends of Barkway Church. Tickets are £6 – children are free. Refreshments will be available from 12noon-4pm. Gray and Co, Indiana, Millie Flack Chair …
Be Sustainable in June World Environment Day is fifty years old this year! Monday, 5th June sees the anniversary of this UN initiative to raise awareness of global environmental issues, such as the depletion of the ozone layer and global warming. Now the biggest threat is plastic with more than 800 marine and coastal species …
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Save The Date… Royston Historical Pageant A celebration of all things historical will take place on Saturday 1st July in Royston. Save the date now to enjoy activities including storytelling, juggling, archery and axe-throwing. There will also be other historical surprises! To keep in touch with the latest updates visit: www.roystoneventspartnership.com www.facebook.com/RoystonPageant
