MOVEMENTS… by Annabel McCraith Winner of the Curwens Solicitors Young Artist of the Year Award. 1st prize winner in the RAS Young Artist Awards. This exciting new solo exhibition showcases the variety of artwork created by Annabel McCraith, a talented young painter, photographer and textile designer from Bassingbourn. Annabel is an aspiring fashion designer and …
Virginia offers a mobile professional foot care service, visiting your home in Royston or most of the surrounding villages to take care of your feet and foot problems. The Listing caught up with her to hear more about the person behind the business. Where do you live? I have lived in this area for 27 …
Our clubs, societies and organisations in Royston make a large contribution to the activities and vibrancy of our town. From churches to children’s activities, social to sports, you will find something for all ages and interests to get involved in, meet new people, learn new skills, and enjoy all that our town has to offer …
Burns Night is a celebration of the life and poetry of the Scotsman Robert Burns, whom the Burns Road estate in Royston is named after. Burns Suppers are a true Scottish spectacle. After a few speeches, an Address tae the Haggis is recited with the speaker plunging his knife into the haggis to open it …
After over 80 years as a garage, South Cambs Motors in Station Road Melbourn closed its doors for the very last time on Saturday 21st of December. Citing severe competition from modern technology as its reason for closing there is now plenty of speculation as to this important village site’s future. Terry Dashwood, whose family …
Stevie Kuch from local CrossFit Gym, CrossFit Royston, has qualified for the European Championships taking place in February 2020. Stevie placed 42 out of 100 in her category for the qualifying rounds, to secure her place in the finals. “It’s been awesome to see Stevie finally get the rewards she deserves, she has been with …
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The weather smiled on the annual Royston Christmas Trail around Royston Town Centre on Saturday. The popular event, organised as part of the season’s Festive activities in the Town, drew extra crowds this year with families touring the streets seeking out the ten reindeer hidden in shop windows, and on the Market stalls. They were …
The annual ‘Turn On To Christmas’ event at the Melbourn Community Hub last Saturday was acclaimed the most successful of its kind so far. The illuminating occasion, a seasonal spread of entertainment and happiness, organised jointly between the Hub team and the village Fete Committee, exceeded all expectations, combining local crafters with activity tables, and …
Ramblers in South Cambs and North Herts are gearing up for the ever-popular Ramblers Festival of Winter Walks, which takes place this year from Friday 20th December to Sunday 5th January. Stag Walkers are joining Ramblers groups across the UK in inviting people to join them for a free festive walk. The walks will give …
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For this month’s My Local Life, we spoke to Yolande Gautrey from one of the most loved shops in Royston High Street; Ladds. Here’s what she had to say… What’s your name? Yolande Gautrey Where do you live? Bourn How long have you worked at Ladds? I started working in the family business after leaving …
Members of CrossFit Royston and Fighting Fit Royston completed an epic 24hr Fitness Challenge (Dinosaur day for Duchenne) over the weekend of the 30th November to raise money and awareness for Duchenne Disease, a severe type of muscular dystrophy. ‘Each year we do a couple of Fitness events to raise money and awareness for local …
What do an international best selling author, a local accountant, two town councillors, a breakfast networking group and a county office from a national charity have in common? All have been in the recording studio to create a single, raising money for the leading private charity, Home-Start Hertfordshire who provide relief and support for parents …
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