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School Readers

School Readers Children’s literacy charity Schoolreaders is looking for more volunteers who can help spread the joy of reading to children in Hertfordshire primary schools – especially around Royston. A recent survey of young people by the National Literacy Trust (NLT) revealed that reading enjoyment had reached a 15 year low, rallying slightly in the …

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Royston Museum – Discover Over 2000 years of Royston’s story

Discover over 2000 years of Royston’s story… by Royston Museum  As a new year begins, we’re incredibly excited by the challenges and opportunities that 2023 will bring. As a relatively new operation under the Royston Museum Trust, we’re still very much at the beginning of our journey, experimenting, editing and refining the visitor experience and …

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Spotlight On… Royston Radio, January Update

Spotlight On… Royston Radio, January Update Royston Radio is a new community radio station based in Royston. Their goal is to provide a community-run media service to Royston and the surrounding villages. From the 1st January 2023, they’ll be based at Coombes Community Centre in Royston, and broadcasting from there. Royston Radio will be available …

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My Local Life… Jane Casey, Wellness Coaching

My Local Life… Jane Casey, Wellness Coaching To kick off the New Year, The Listing talked to Jane Casey, a qualified wellness coach and personal trainer. She has been a registered nurse since 1999, predominately in palliative care, and covered the Royston area when she worked in the community setting. Jane is a Royston Runner, …

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Business Profile: Hair by Natalie, Celebrates 30 years in business!

Hair by Natalie, Celebrates 30 years in business! At a time when many businesses are struggling with ever-rising energy bills and the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, one hair salon in Bassingbourn is bucking the trend by celebrating 30 years in business. Hair By Natalie first started to offer professional hair services on 1st November …

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News from Icknield Walk First School – Enjoy a special visit from the Freshwater Theatre Company…

Icknield Walk First School – Enjoy a special visit from the Freshwater Theatre Company… Pupils at Icknield Walk First School recently enjoyed a special visit from the Freshwater Theatre Company. They are one of the largest theatre-in-education companies in the UK and they provided our Year 1 pupils with a high quality drama workshop that …

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Local Care Home Hosts Community Christmas Fayre…

Local Care Home Hosts Community Christmas Fayre… Staff, residents, relatives and the local community came together at Melbourn Springs to enjoy a community Christmas Fayre that was held in the home on 4th December The hospitality team at Melbourn Springs served a selection of homemade minced pies and mulled wine which were enjoyed by everyone …

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Members of Royston & District Motor Cycle Club joined with 550 motorcyclists for the annual Toy Run to Addenbrookes Hospital…

Members of Royston & District Motor Cycle Club joined with 550 motorcyclists for the annual Toy Run to Addenbrookes Hospital. The Toy Run organised by Cambridge Motor Cyclists delivers unwrapped toys for those children spending Christmas in Addenbrookes Hospital. Such are the large number of gifts the Red Hen Project a hyper-local charity that promotes …

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