Staff and pupils at Icknield Walk First School had a wonderful surprise when they returned to school after their Christmas break. The talented graffiti artist, Dave Nash had been busy creating this exciting mural in our outdoor sensory and garden area. The birds depicted are the birds our classes are named after. The children have …
Applications are invited from organisations within Royston, for a grant towards the setting up of a new project, a capital scheme or help towards a special event or activity which will benefit the local community, during the period 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2021. Applications forms are available now, from the Town Hall office or …
Royston Town Mayor’s Community Trust Fund Grant Awards 2020/21 Read More »
A local Ramblers club is encouraging young people to discover the physical, mental and social benefits of walking in their New Year resolutions. Stag Walkers, a friendly and sociable walking group aimed at people in their 20s and 30s (and anyone young at heart!), is hosting two leisurely introductory walks on Sunday 5th January 2020 …
The first Therfield Heath & Greens New Year Quiz will take place on 24th January 2020, 7.30pm at the Heath Café. We’re challenging everyone in Royston to show off not only their general knowledge but also how much they know about the flora, fauna and history of our wonderful Heath! Bring along some friends to …
For their Christmas Party, Margret House Residential and Dementia Care Home booked a professional singer to woo the crowd. Unfortunately, the singer pulled out last minute, leaving a gaping whole in the party schedule. Panic they did not, and after a few minutes of rallying up the troops, staff performed a fantastic dance show instead! …
Margret House Staff Rally Around For Impromptu Dance Show! Read More »
Home-Start Royston Buntingford & South Cambridgeshire are the only Home-Start scheme providing support to families in Royston. Referrals are on the rise, with a 52% increase this year, compared with the same period in 2018/19. In January 2020 a course begins to train more volunteers. Volunteers work alongside families providing practical and emotional support. By …
It’s been a busy few weeks at Tannery Drift First School in the run up to Christmas. From raising more than £2,000 for Children in Need with a Bounce-a-thon to a festive Christmas Fair. The highlights have to be the Christmas Performances from children in Nursery, Reception and Key Stage 1. The final week of …
For those who don’t know what TWAM is; the initials stand for Tools With A Mission. This is a Christian organisation that collects unwanted/redundant tools and equipment, and after renovating/reparing/refurbishing, they are packed into trade kits ready to send to TWAM’s partners in DR Congo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. TWAM supplies kits for most trades …
At a time when global environmental problems can seem insurmountable, for anyone making a New Year’s resolutions to try and make a difference, the Wildlife Trust are offering half-price membership throughout January. Each member receives Local Wildlife magazine (the children’s version is Wildlife Watch) three times a year, information on events, local groups, walks, talks …
The committee are over the moon to announce this year’s highest fundraiser, Phillida Shaw with a magnificent total of £2,010.00. The committee had great pleasure in presenting Phillida with a Trophy and a voucher for two people for Sunday Lunch, kindly donated by the Fox and Hounds in Barley. In total an absolutely phenomenal £18,731.02 …
Chinse New Year kicks off this January 25th; this year being the Year of the Rat. According to myth, Chinese New Year started when an old man, Yanhuang, proclaimed he would protect a village against a mythical beast named Nian. The Nian would eat villagers, especially children, in the middle of the night. Yanhuang set …
Every picture tells a story, and that is also true of a photograph. If that photograph is on a postcard, a postcard that has been sent to someone, it could reveal an even bigger story. This sepia postcard was produced and sold by WH Smith and is a good example of how a rural community …
