Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived… It may only be April but local drama group CADS are already practising this mnemonic in preparation for their contribution to this year’s Royston Arts Festival. They will be holding auditions this month for a one-act play to be performed at the Festival in September. The intriguingly titled Six …
In February, Clare Swarbrick was voted in as a Conservator to represent the residents of the Special Drainage District of Royston and Ben Harrop and Robert Law were voted to represent the Stint Holders. This follows Mark Weatherhead’s retirement in January after many years of service. John King said that “I’ve been a Conservator for 18 …
We are pleased to report that, since our last update, much has been happening to move the project forward. As will be seen from the increased activity around the church we are well into Phase 2 of the re-instatement of our beautiful church. Work commenced at the end of February and is anticipated to take …
The Melbourn Hub has just announced its early Spring Programme which includes the usual exciting diversity of events that it has become famed for in the area. Heralding in the new season, local artist, Phyllis Dunseth, is displaying a selection of her colourful collages which are evocative of the wonderful holiday that she spent in …
It’s been all hands-on deck for the past few Saturdays as volunteers for the Museum have been busily preparing for the re-opening on Sunday April 12th. Situated behind The Woodman Pub in Nuthampstead, the museum is dedicated to the USAAF 55th Fighter Group and the 398th Heavy Bombardment Group who were stationed there during WW …
On Sunday 23rd February, Royston Girlguiding held a very special service to mark World Thinking Day 2020 as part of our Centenary year celebrations. The church was packed out with Girlguiding members and their families. It was a wonderful opportunity to renew our Promises and to celebrate the many ways in which we are all …
The new season is well underway at this local golf course which is now in its 27th year. The course has withstood the winter remarkably well and in spite of the very wet weather, has been closed on only one occasion. The club comprises two sections namely: the main club which is open to all …
The 26th Cambridge Science Festival takes a view of our past and suggests a vision for the future. See how scientists are working to understand and solve some of the greatest challenges of our time. Here are The Listing’s Picks. Women Rising in Stem: Past, Present and Future Three inspirational female scientists tell their stories, …
March is a time to celebrate growth and new life, which makes it the perfect month for Youth Makes Music, Rotary’s annual showcase for the amazing musical talent to be found in our Royston and village schools. It’s more than just a concert – it’s a joyful celebration of the fact that children from Year …
Come along to the Curwens Gallery as a new exhibition of local artist’s work is on show from 10th March to 22nd May. David J Weston is a Watercolour Artist producing land and seascapes, he works between direct response and imagination. His speciality are miniatures though he produces all sizes of work and tries to …
UNFORTUNATELY DUE TO THE RISK OF COVID-19 TRANSMISSION, ORGANISERS HAVE TAKEN THE DECISION TO CANCEL THIS YEARS THRIPLOW DAFFODIL WEEKEND. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT THEIR WEBSITE. Join us for two days of fun activities for all the family with Family Thriplow, Gun Dogs & Fun Dogs and Vintage Thriplow, or amble through over 100 …
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A Hertfordshire based business park has secured funding to allow its business community to grow. Tring’s Silk Mill, developed by Burns Acquisitions and financed by Principality Building Society, will be extended to allow for over 10 more businesses to trade. The former Silk Mill is currently home to 60 businesses, with tenants from a diverse …
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