Buntingford

Marc Burrows Talk

An evening Talk with Marc BurrowsJoin us at the Old Schoolhouse, Royston, on Monday 10th November at 7.30pm for a lively evening with music expert Marc Burrows.Marc shares insights from his new book ‘Mistletoe and Vinyl’, exploring the fascinating battle for the Christmas Number 1 hit from the Beatles era to the present day.After the […]

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The Hundred Parishes Society

By Ken McDonald, Secretary Recently, I was privileged to watch two bats flying around my garden. They were so quick and acrobatic it was difficult to keep them in view. Bats and their roosts are legally protected so must not be disturbed. Bats are mammals, giving birth to live young. It reminded me of how

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10 Years Celebration in Business

Chimney Formal Menswear, on the High Street in Bassingbourn, is celebrating 10 Years of styling their customers for weddings and events.Sharon Cousans, Chimney Menswear business owner says, “We are delighted to help our customers to look and feel amazing for their special day and are looking forward to the next 10 Years”. “Over 10 years

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Late Night Shopping

Buntingford’s late night shopping and Christmas market event makes a welcome return on Friday 28th November from 4-8pm. The annual event combines the Lights of Love ceremony in aid of the Isabel Hospice, with the lighting of the Lights of Love Tree, and traditional carols sung in this special ceremony. This year, the event will

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HertsLynx Transport

Hertfordshire County Council’s on-demand bus service HertsLynx has now carried out over 100,000 trips. It is a County wide operation with our own section covering just North and East Hertfordshire. Bounded by Royston, Baldock, Letchworth, Hitchin, Stevenage, Ware, Hertford and Bishop’s Stortford, the service provides journeys from fixed points in these towns to any of

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Logs for Winter

C-Logs is part of the Chaldean Estate in Much Hadham. Our trees are harvested solely to be processed into firewood logs for fuel. Renowned for their low moisture content and environmental production, the hardwood logs ensure efficient burning and a long-lasting fuel option. The logs are allowed to dry naturally so that once split the

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Get Your Walking Boots On!

Hertfordshire’s much-loved fundraising event, the Great Big Walk for Herts, is back on Saturday 27th September. Organised by Herts based charity Helping Herts, the walk invites residents across the county to take on a 13-mile countryside loop in support of a cause that matters to them. With 12 unique routes to choose from – each

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The Hundred Parishes Society

By Ken McDonald, Secretary Since the launch of the Society in 2014, its website www.hundredparishes.org.uk has continued to evolve and expand as a resource for the local area. It is hoped that this article may help people make the most of www.hundredparishes.org.uk . You are encouraged to step through the menu to get a feel

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Heritage Open Days

Heritage Open Days are England’s largest festival of history and culture. Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to explore. The event runs from 12th-21st September, here are

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Open Eco Homes: Winter Special

This year’s Open Eco Homes: Winter Special brings a special opportunity to experience the real-world impact of home energy improvement retrofit across Cambridgeshire.Between 18th October and 23rd November seven homeowners across Cambridge City, Trumpington and Milton will welcome visitors to take tours of their retrofitted homes, equipped with heat pumps and other low carbon technologies.

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Gardening in September

Harvest, pick, prune and prepare your garden this September. September is a busy month in the garden as you harvest crops, prune and divide, and prepare for autumn and beyond. Harvest timeBecause the month of September is a transitional month for the weather and the seasons, it is a busy month for gardeners, especially as

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