Flying Legends Airshow Duxford The Flying Legends Air Show is organised and produced by The Fighter Collection. This world-famous air show combines flying displays of remarkable historic aircraft with engaging nostalgic activities to create an authentic 1940s atmosphere at IWM Duxford’s wartime airfield. Rare aircraft travel across the globe to take part in the Flying …
Home-Start Matters Kite Festival Children’s Art Competition This competition is open to children up to the age of 11 and will be judged in the following age categories: under 3 3–5 year olds 6–8 year olds 9-11 year olds The theme of the competition is “Design a Kite Picture”. Please design your picture on a …
Curwens Art Exhibition You are invited to preview the works of Graham Rayner, Amy Carter and Sue Sanders. Graham Rayner I have enjoyed working with wood for most of my life, and I clearly remember receiving my first wood working tools at the age of just four years old. I design and make unique pieces …
Journeys of Discovery Reading List As part of the Royston Arts Festival we have worked with Royston Library to put together a reading list of titles loosely on the theme of “Journeys of Discovery”. It’s just for fun, but we’d love to hear from you if you read a book from the list or if …
The Flying Scotsman passed through North Herts and South Cambs. This iconic steam engine was originally built as Pacific Class 1 no 4472 in 1923 from the stable of the equally famous Nigel Gresley. The locomotive was deployed on the important London to Edinburgh line and made the non stop 392 mile journey in May …
This late May bank holiday sees the return of the annual Mayhem weekend in Bassingbourn. Friday 25th May starts the weekend with a return of the “Has Bassingbourn got Talent?” night. Comedy, music and poetry from locals will entertain from 8pm onwards. Please note there will be adult themes. On Saturday 26th there is a …
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) runs a Community Champion scheme to spread fire safety messages and encourage residents in Cambridgeshire to carry out safety checks on their homes. Volunteers work across the county and we’re always looking for more people to join us. Community Champions speak to local communities about home fire safety and …
They’ve got their trainers on for Khandel light! This year Khandel light has six runners in the London Marathon and one rider in the London to Paris 24hr Sportive. They’re training already, working hard on their fitness and all they need us to do in return is sponsor them! Our athletes young and older are …
Country Weekend Defies Arctic Blast. The organisers of the 50th. Thriplow Daffodil event found themselves confronted with a nightmare scenario at the weekend with freezing temperatures, snow and ice and a raw Siberian wind, inflicting havoc with the blooming flowers. However, apart from an unfortunate reduction in footfall, the show went ahead as planned. The trade stalls and the hot food …
The audience didn’t want to say ‘Goodbye’ Local author, Madeleine Reiss, moved the audience to much laughter and thoughtfulness when chatting with Jude Simpson, and answering questions, at the Literary Lunch in aid of Home-Start Royston and South Cambridgeshire on 28th February. Madeleine read a vivid extract from her new book, ‘Before We Say Goodbye’, …
Melbourn Village College became a Classic Car enthusiast’s dream for the day on Saturday when almost a hundred immaculately turned out vehicles arrived to take part in the 13th Annual Cambridge and District M.G. Owners Club Snowdrop Run. The event, which donates money to a chosen charity, was initially held in its current form in …
Meridian School was visited by the youngest generation at the weekend, as Royston hosted it’s third Baby & Toddler Show on Saturday. Over 300 visitors took advantage of the variety of stalls from local businesses and other organisations, who were showcasing their products and services. As well as the stalls, families enjoyed talks and workshops …
