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News from Icknield Walk First School – Christmas Nativity Productions….

Icknield Walk First School – Christmas Nativity Productions… Pupils at Icknield Walk First School have been enjoying their nativity productions this week. Children embraced the opportunity to perform in front of an audience, learning their songs, stage directions and speaking parts so well! Mrs Williams, a reception teacher said, “We are so proud of the …

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Out and About… Wake Up Time for Royston Pantomime

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Out and About… Wake Up Time for Royston Pantomime Rehearsals are now well underway for the next Royston Town Pantomime, presented by local drama group CADS, and tickets are already selling well. It’s been three years since the town has been able to enjoy its usual panto, which has always been a keenly anticipated part …

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The Friends of Therfield Heath and Greens

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The Friends of Therfield Heath and Greens The Friends organised or took part in 20 different events and 12 litter picks in 2022. We are already planning more events for 2023. Save the date Quiz night is coming. The Friends are planning a quiz night on Saturday 4th February at the Heath Café. Details can …

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Be Sustainable in January

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Be Sustainable in January Now that the festivities are done and it’s time to pack away the decorations, wrap your treasured heirlooms in tissue paper and store them ready to unpack next December. Spend an extra few minutes carefully winding fairy lights to make hanging them easier next time. If you make a New Year’s …

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School Readers

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School Readers Children’s literacy charity Schoolreaders is looking for more volunteers who can help spread the joy of reading to children in Hertfordshire primary schools – especially around Royston. A recent survey of young people by the National Literacy Trust (NLT) revealed that reading enjoyment had reached a 15 year low, rallying slightly in the …

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Spotlight On… Royston Radio, January Update

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Spotlight On… Royston Radio, January Update Royston Radio is a new community radio station based in Royston. Their goal is to provide a community-run media service to Royston and the surrounding villages. From the 1st January 2023, they’ll be based at Coombes Community Centre in Royston, and broadcasting from there. Royston Radio will be available …

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Therfield Heath Conservation

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Therfield Heath Conservation New Year, Big Plans! Managing Succession in plant communities. Happy New Year from the Conservators and staff at Therfield Heath. We have some big projects which we want to get underway on the Heath which will benefit Human and Wildlife alike. Scrub removal to save the rare grassland species will begin and …

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Business Profile: Hair by Natalie, Celebrates 30 years in business!

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Hair by Natalie, Celebrates 30 years in business! At a time when many businesses are struggling with ever-rising energy bills and the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, one hair salon in Bassingbourn is bucking the trend by celebrating 30 years in business. Hair By Natalie first started to offer professional hair services on 1st November …

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News from Icknield Walk First School – Enjoy a special visit from the Freshwater Theatre Company…

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Icknield Walk First School – Enjoy a special visit from the Freshwater Theatre Company… Pupils at Icknield Walk First School recently enjoyed a special visit from the Freshwater Theatre Company. They are one of the largest theatre-in-education companies in the UK and they provided our Year 1 pupils with a high quality drama workshop that …

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Local Care Home Hosts Community Christmas Fayre…

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Local Care Home Hosts Community Christmas Fayre… Staff, residents, relatives and the local community came together at Melbourn Springs to enjoy a community Christmas Fayre that was held in the home on 4th December The hospitality team at Melbourn Springs served a selection of homemade minced pies and mulled wine which were enjoyed by everyone …

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The Moor Play Park Opening Event…

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The Moor Play Park Opening Event… Despite the damp autumn weather, on Saturday 5th November many people came down to the Moor Play Park to officially mark its opening, following the recent refurbishment works funded by S106 monies. The event began with a welcome from Graham Clark, the chairman of the Parish Council, who thanked …

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Members of Royston & District Motor Cycle Club joined with 550 motorcyclists for the annual Toy Run to Addenbrookes Hospital…

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Members of Royston & District Motor Cycle Club joined with 550 motorcyclists for the annual Toy Run to Addenbrookes Hospital. The Toy Run organised by Cambridge Motor Cyclists delivers unwrapped toys for those children spending Christmas in Addenbrookes Hospital. Such are the large number of gifts the Red Hen Project a hyper-local charity that promotes …

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