Always well supported, the annual Royston and District Model Railway Club’s Exhibition, their 33rd such event, at Bassingbourn College on Saturday was particularly active, bustling with not only enthusiasts and exhibitors, but also a more than generous attendance of families. They were treated to an absorbing display of magnificent painstkingly built layouts which ranged from …
Ever since I moved from London to Royston 25 years ago, I’ve wondered what goes on at Johnson Matthey (JM). As a last contribution to the year-long ‘Hidden Royston’ series in The Listing I decided to find out. Security is tight – before making the visit with photographer David Waters, we were sent a list …
Local Business Royston Scaffolding support colleague and ex-serviceman in Remembrance Sunday Commemorations. Cambridge & Hertfordshire based company Royston Scaffolding Ltd were on hand to aid the Remembrance Sunday commemorations, with support in particular for one of their colleagues and ex-serviceman, Richard Wright, who previously served in Iraq. Accounts Manager Jacqueline and her 6 year old Grandson, …
Children are invited to bring their soft toy in for a Christmas themed story session. Their toys will have a sleepover in the library and when they collect them the following day we will show them what mischief they have got up to overnight! Friday 20th December, 4-4.45pm, Royston Library, Market Hill, Royston SG8 9JN
We are always grateful to everyone who supports the band throughout the year and especially over Christmas. Our Town Hall family Christmas Concert is a fixture in the town, but this year it’s undergone a bit of a makeover. A more informal cabaret style setup with nibbles and a licenced bar, and a new venue, …
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Last year, if you were walking or driving around Barley during December you may have been surprised to see that the six post boxes in the village had been yarn bombed with a Christmas theme. This year the yarn bombers are also going further afield to include the post boxes in Barkway and Great Chishil. …
The Save the Cabinet Action Group presents a New Year’s Eve Pop-up Pub Party at Reed Village Hall on 31st December starting at 6.30pm. As always you can drop in for a drink and something to eat and stay as long as you like. With music and dancing, real ale, bubbly, food (succulent slow-roast pork …
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Melbourn Amateur Drama Society are presenting one of the oldest ever pantomimes, Mother Goose, this December. Friday 6th December – 8pm Saturday 7th December 2pm & 7.30pm Sunday 8th December 2pm Tickets start at £7, available from Melbourn Hub or call box office on 07513 457845. Meldreth Village Hall, Meldreth, SG8 6LX For more info, …
The Royston based Opus 17 Swing Band have been promoting big band music both locally and nationally for over 20 years. This December will see the band perform another Christmas Spectacular concert in Royston. On the bill will be a whole host of popular classics, together with seasonal vocals sung by the band. The first …
The Army Cadet Force (ACF) has nearly 40,000 cadets in more than 1,600 detachments all over the country and is one of the biggest and best clubs around. When it comes to fun, friendship, action and adventure, it’s hard to find anything that beats the Army Cadets. Become an Army Cadet and you’ll be spending …
Our very special year of celebrating the Royston Girlguiding centenary is well underway. The opening ceremony back in July was a fantastic success and there are lots of fun activities for all age-groups coming up before the big closing event in July 2020. Many of our leaders have been volunteering in Royston for 30 years …
Royston Flower Power was set up by a mum on a mission to bring some happiness to Royston Town. Through word-of-mouth, more of the local creative community have contributed flowers which have been left around the town with positive quotes attached; designed to allow whoever finds them to take them home. Every flower is numbered …
