Community News: Bow Books, Royston – Life in Tunisia Bow Books welcomed yet another local talented author to its Folio Lounge last Tuesday and the invited audience was treated to an unusual evening that encompassed an intriguing story and samples of her home prepared Mediterranean food. Hafida Latta, who now resides in Royston, was promoting …
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Community News… Up, Up and Away at Royston Kite Festival! The origins of kites can be traced back over 2,000 years to the continent of Asia,  proving very popular with the Chinese, initially to frighten off invading armies, but later for celebrating ceremonies and festivals. The two main materials required, silk for the sails and …
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Royston Fundraiser for Ethan  A family in Royston are hosting a fundraiser for a brave little boy, Ethan, at the Royal British Legion on Saturday 9th September from 1pm till late. At aged five, Ethan was shockingly diagnosed with Pineoblastoma, a grade 4, fast growing pineal tumour. Since then he has undergone 3 brain …
Royston Kite Festival Takes to the Skies… The sun shone, the rain held off and the people of Royston and surrounding villages turned out in their thousands on Sunday, 6th August, for the town’s annual kite festival. The event, organised by Royston Rotary Club on Therfield Heath for more than 20 years, was one of …
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News from Therfield Heath Conservation – Victoria Memorial Refurbishment Talented stonemason, Stan Reynolds, has finished refurbishing the Victoria Memorial Fountain on Therfield Heath. The drinking fountain was built in 1901 to mark the passing of Queen Victoria. After 122 years of British weather, the stone was left in need of some serious care. The stones …
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Friday 28th July – Monday 21st August 2023 Bring your little adventurers on a bear hunt around our Town Centre this summer and you could win some beary cool prizes! Organisers, Royston First BID, has announced the ‘Teddy Trail’ as the theme for this year’s children’s summer trail. Twelve handmade bears from local independent retailer, …
Inspirational Ideas for the Summer Holidays… How about an unforgettable new Experience – Alpaca Walking with Yew Tree Alpacas & New for 2023 Cria Capers (Baby Alpacas)!   Why not consider alpaca walking, an unforgettable experience just 15 minutes drive from Royston. Yew Tree Alpacas is based in the picturesque village of Anstey, the herd …
News from Royston Market Traders… Mr Taco For those looking for something a little different at lunchtimes, why not try delicious authentic Mexican food that is available on the market every Wednesday. Mr Taco ( aka Ozzy) has been a fixture on the market since 2019 and has not surprisingly amassed a big following. He …
Wildflowers in Royston thanks to environmental resident… Thanks to a local student, there are around half a dozen new wildflower beds currently looking gorgeous in Royston. Abbie Robinson, who’s studying Environmental Science at university, contacted the council to see if we could introduce more patches of wildflowers in Royston to help support bees and other …
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Our Local Markets… This August Local Markets Royston Market Every Wed and Sat, 8am-3pm. facebook.com/RoystonMarket Royston Market Square Royston Country Market Every Wed and Sat, 8am -12pm Royston Corn Exchange, Market Hill, SG8 9JR Orwell Pannier Market There is no market in August but we will be back again on Saturday 2nd September. See next …
In the Kitchen… Prosciutto and Parma Salad with Figs and Blue Cheese The simplest and quickest of simple suppers, for eating al fresco on a warm summer’s evening Ingredients: 4 figs, washed and quartered 4 slices Parma ham 60g blue cheese (Dolcelatte if you want authenticity) 2 tbsp chopped basil leaves Handfuls of rocket leaves …
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Out and About… Royston Kite Festival and Historic Vehicle Show Royston will be reaching for the sky again on Sunday 6th August for the annual Kite Festival and the Historic Vehicle Show. Last year the festival, organised by Royston Rotary Club, had great kite flying weather and bumper crowds, which helped to raise £12,000 for …
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