Be Sustainable in May Folklore says that on the 1st of May you should wash your face in the morning dew to keep your complexion fresh and lovely throughout the year. Probably as reliable an endorsement as any overpriced skin cream! Embrace No Mow May! Not only because you don’t need to heave the mower …
Spotlight On… 10th Royston Scout Group This May is an exciting time for the 10th Royston Scout Group. During the tough last years, the 62 children that make up our Beavers (5-7), Cubs (7-11) and Scouts (11-14) have continued to meet throughout – virtually, safely and outside. Through the imagination and dedication of our leaders, …
Pulsatilla Vulgaris is the rather uninspiring name for the bright purple and yellow flower featured on our cover this month. It’s more commonly known as Pasque Flower and, rather more excitingly, as Dane’s Blood. The Pasque Flower is the county flower of Hertfordshire and it blooms in late March / early May on the well …
A Festive Day of Vibrant Colour at the Thriplow Daffodil Weekend… The Sun shone benevolently down, the street vendors and the entertainers made the last minute tweaks to their displays, and the stewards took up their places as the coachloads of visitors descended on a famous, very popular, and long established charitable event. The scene …
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Endurance Estates support fundraising Dinner for Save the Rhino and raise over £35,000 A charity dinner for Save The Rhino International was hosted by Tim Holmes, Director of Endurance Estates, on 25 February. A staggering £35,000 was raised with the generous support of local businesses, including Carter Jonas, Cheffins, Marstan BDB, BCR Infinity Architects, Stantec …
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Shannon Express: The Benefits of Singing Have you ever sung along to the radio on a sunny day or in the car as you travel alone? Do you sing in the bathroom and enjoy the way the sound echoes off the tiled surfaces? Have you ever sung a child to sleep? Singing releases endorphins, feel-good …
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Del’s Memorial Tractor Run Farmer Stuart Leader is organising a local Tractor Road Run / Agricultural Show in aid of Garden House Hospice as a memorial to Derek (Del) Plumb, who lost his battle against cancer in 2018. He was cared for in his last few weeks by all at the Garden House Hospice in …
Parkinson’s UK Hub Parkinsons UK Has a Royston Hub which is part of North Herts and Stevenage Group. An exercise class is held on a Tuesday between 12.30 and 1.30pm at Royston Leisure Centre. The cost is £3.50 and can be booked by contacting the Leisure Centre 01763 255190. The Hub also has a “Cafe” …
Royston Aid for Ukraine Royston-based business Camstore would like to thank all of the community who donated items for their Royston Aid for Ukraine campaign. The initiative, which saw volunteers sorting and packaging up donations, has received 150 tonnes of donated baby food, formula, toiletries, tents, food and more. Donations arrived from the wider area, …
Age UK Age UK Hertfordshire are a local independent charity working to support over 10,000 people each year. We aim to alleviate loneliness and isolation, tackle poverty and inequalities and build resilience within communities across Hertfordshire. We provide a range of services, including: • Befriending…If you need some company • InTouch… If you need to …
The return of the Royston Memory Cafe The families, friends and carers of local people suffering dementia and memory loss will be delighted to hear that help is once again at hand. After a break of two years caused by Covid restrictions, the Royston Memory Cafe, run by the town’s Rotary Club, is to return …
Be Sustainable in April We love Easter with its signs of spring, milder weather and lighter evenings. But what would it be without chocolate? Most confectioners are more savvy these days about packaging and there’s a variety of brands available with plastic free packaging and fair trade chocolate. Easter decorations are fun to craft at …
