Update on Royston Parish Church Since our last update, much work has been carried out, with continuing steady progress on the final phase of the restoration/refurbishment, although there has been some slippage in the programme which is now targeting completion in August. The main work which has been completed in the last couple of months …
Royston Allotments Open Day The gates at Royston Allotments are swinging open on Sunday 14th August to welcome people who are keen to learn how to ‘grow your own’. Royston Allotment and Garden Association (RAGA) supports enthusiastic growers by running a shop on the allotment site, providing advice and help, and arranging events. Vicki Seddon, …
Putting a Smile on Home-Starts Face In 2022 something we have all become fairly used to is shopping from home. And whilst many of us have enjoyed the idea of returning to the shops this year, the luxury of being able to buy things from our armchairs will probably never go away. So isn’t it …
Be Sustainable in July… It’s Plastic Free July! The global movement is to help millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution, so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics? Spend the whole of July working …
Great Chishill Windmill Open Days The Great Chishill Windmill will be open for tours on the following Sundays 3rd July (10am to 4pm) and 17th July (10am to 4pm). Donations all go to preserve our lovely windmill for all to enjoy. If you can’t make any of these you can support the windmill by visiting …
Friends of Therfield Heath and Greens There is a new bench on the Heath, funded by the Friends. Use it to rest your weary legs after a long walk or sit and watch your children play football. The bench is on Sun Hill Common where Sun Hill, Bridleway Way 13 and Briary Lane meet. Sun …
Spotlight On… Khandel Light Khandel light is a Hertfordshire based charity, working in the Rajasthan area of India. The charity was set up in 2000 to help offset the effects of global warming, already felt in the desert area of Khandel, where drought and decreasing rainfall had already started to accelerate migration to large cities. …
Out and About… Royston Museum Hello! After months of closure, we are thrilled to be able to officially welcome you back to Royston Museum. We’re now open every Thursday to Sunday, 10am-4pm. And entry is free! Pop in to see our new look and learn about Royston’s past. So, what have we been up to? …
Royston Aid for Ukraine – We Need Your Help… Following on from the huge response to our first campaign in March when, thanks to the overwhelming support of residents from Royston and the surrounding villages, we sent two huge lorryloads of aid to both Poland and directly into the Ukraine. We will be running our …
Open Woodturning Gallery & Sale – This is now the fifth year that this event has taken place. Rowland Penfold has for many years exhibited his work at Curwens Gallery in the High Street. This year he is once again opening a Pop-up Gallery in Heathfield, Royston for three weekends in July. On offer will be …
Strawberries and ice cream were the highlights of the day at Melbourn’s John Impey Way Platinum Anniversary celebrations on Saturday 4th June. Although inclement weather forced those attending to decamp in the local community hall the residents were in party mode and enjoyed a wonderful variety of food and drink, including a giant bowl of …
A day to remember… John Impey Way Jubilee Celebrations! Read More »
Royston Baby & Toddler Show 2022… If you’re parents-to-be or have a baby or toddler, you’ll be pleased to know that Royston Baby & Toddler Show makes a return to King James Academy School, this July. The local pregnancy and parenting event, which is sponsored by Jane The Doula, Clare Williams Baby Carrying & CalmFamily …
