Royston Allotments Open Day… Royston Allotments is opening the gates for its annual Open Day on Sunday 13th August, from 11am to 2pm. Entry is free and everyone is welcome. Talk to the plot holders for advice and tips on growing your own fruit and vegetables, and take a look around the allotments for ideas …
Croydon’s Reading Room, host their first Art Exhibition… The Reading Room reopened after a 3 year long refurbishment and Steve Ellis kindly painted a beautiful mural behind the new play area, kindly free of charge but in return, everyone is invited to view Steve’s work for FREE with FREE refreshments ( including wine! ) over …
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Make the most of your outdoor space… Melanie offers a wide range of services from one-off consultations, enhancing your existing planting schemes, re-shaping and creating new planting areas – to full designs including site survey, masterplan and CAD drawings. Working closely with her customers to draw out the full potential of your garden, whatever the …
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How about an unforgettable new Experience – Alpaca Walking with Yew Tree Alpacas & New for 2023 Cria Capers!   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 of 40 alpacas comprises of largely home bred …
Melbourn Fete Committee Family Fun Day Report – Saturday 24th June 2023 It’s been five years, but we’re back! What was supposed to be a small relaunch event became something a bit bigger, and Melbourn Fete Committee was proud to welcome an estimated 3,000 visitors to a Family Fun Day on the Moor. The weather …
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Family Fun Day at Melbourn Fete…Â It was a fun day for the whole family on Saturday 24th June in Melbourn with the return, albeit in a slightly smaller format than previous years, of the village Fete on the recreation ground. Rows of brightly coloured stalls selling a varied selection of confectionary, homemade toys, drinks, …
Therfield Heath Conservation – Pasque flowers The Conservators of Therfield Heath and Greens support the Kite Festival continuing to take place on Therfield Heath. For the last two years we have been in discussions with Rotary on how to better manage the Kite Festival, so it does not impact SSSI grassland. We have concerns about …
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In the Kitchen… Eton Mess The simplest of desserts but possibly the best way to use succulent strawberries. Some people say it’s the only thing of any worth to come out of Eton. We couldn’t possibly comment… Preparation time: 30 min Cooking time: If making meringues allow 2 hr 30 mins plus cooling. Otherwise, no …
Royston Historical Pageant is a celebration of all things historical… Enjoy activities including storytelling, juggling, archery, axe-throwing, plays and story-telling. Saturday 1st July, 12noon – 4pm in Priory Memorial Gardens, Royston. Royston Pageant 2023 – Programme of events:Â 12 noon-Official Opening – Archery (Royston Archery Club) and Tomahawk-throwing (Royston Scouts) to be open for the …
Royston Community Garden In partnership with Royston Environmental Group, is holding a Garden party on Saturday 15th July between 2-4pm. We would like to invite people along to see how the garden is run and encourage new volunteers interested in gardening to join us. There will be a range of activities for children to participate …
Out and About… LitFest Litlington-based LitFest is striving to host, simply the best live football tournament and music festival around Royston. The event, on Saturday 5th August, has a packed programme. Kick Off 10.30am: a showcase of action packed, non-league football, with teams competing to be crowned LitFest Cup champions. From football, straight to the music. …
News from Royston Market Traders… Cheesy Bob One of the longest serving and therefore most recognisable faces on the market is Bob Fitzjohn – affectionately known as ‘Cheesy Bob’. Bob’s family have traded on the market for over 60 years and the pitch is located at the Angel Pavement end of the market every Wednesday. …
