The sky umbrella display has returned to Royston town centre for the summer. Make a day of it by enjoying the stunning display, exploring the shops and stopping for refreshments at one of the town’s many eateries. Also look out for Royston’s Jurassic Takeover Trail which is aimed at under 11s and runs from Saturday
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Layston Grove care home – A warm and welcoming communityLayston Grove is more than just a care home. Our home is a place where kindness, comfort and companionship are part of everyday life, and where each person is supported to feel settled, valued and cared for. Our tailored high-quality care is complemented by our lovely
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We’re delighted that Pinkster founder Stephen Marsh is sharing his cocktail recipes with us to enjoy this summer!Stephen spent five years perfecting the Pinkster recipe and another ten enjoying this deliciously dry G&T.The garnish is genius. Placing a sprig of well-spanked, fresh mint on the surface seriously elevates the whole tasting experience as the minty
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By Tricia Moxey, Trustee Much Hadham – Cedar at The Old Rectory Last year’s Royal Horticultural Society’s State of Gardening Report revealed that gardens cover three times the size of the UK’s National Nature Reserves. They support over 50 million trees and thousands of species, providing habitats for over half of the UK’s butterflies, amphibians
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Open Cambridge is a celebration of our community, the heritage and history, highlighting stories of Cambridge and the surrounding area.This year it takes place from 11th–20th September.Highlights include guided tours of the Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory, which will take place on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th September, and a talk on some of the finds
By Joanne Willett, Trustee, jwillett@wardfremanpool.org The Ward Freman swimming pool in Buntingford is now owned by the Ward Freman Community Pool Group charity after purchasing it for £1 from Hertfordshire County Council.We aim to be open by the end of the year offering early morning swims, family fun sessions, aqua aerobics, school sessions, learn to
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Come and enjoy the large cottage garden of Pinkster founder, Stephen Marsh, with masses of lupins, peonies, roses and other perennials in the borders, a kitchen garden, orchard, lavender lined drive and wildlife meadow. Homemade tea, coffee and cake, Pinkster Gin bar, plant stall and a handful of decorative and horticultural stalls including Indiana and
Anstey annual village Fair looks forward to welcoming visitors back for 2026 with attractions for all the family.Attractions include: teas, bbq, raffle and tombola, children’s games, live music, a wide variety of stalls, and Anstey Church bellringing.Entry is £3 per adult, for children under 16 entry is free.Sunday 5th July 2026, 1-5pmAnstey, SG9 0BY –
The Melbourn Village Fete returns on Saturday 13th June 2026, celebrating its 30th event with an afternoon of entertainment, community spirit and fun for ages. Taking place at The Moor, Melbourn (SG8 6ED) from 12noon to 5pm, with free entry and parking, you can enjoy a summer’s day with family and friends. The Fete will
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The Royston in Blue Family Fun Run takes place at 11am on Sunday 28th June on Therfield Heath. The 5K run or walk is suitable for all ages. If you’ve never taken part why not give it a go, it’s a really fun morning for all the family to enjoy, and the sight of seeing
Braughing’s legendary Fair and Wheelbarrow Race takes place on Saturday 11th July 2026 from 12 noon to 6pm in the village of Braughing.There is a vibrant village fete featuring stalls, a fun fair, a bar, and delicious food options – there’s something for everyone.Visitors can also enjoy a dog show, a spectacular falconry display, and
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Buntingford Shorts Film Festival had a record number of entries (1788) and a record turnout for their local showcase event.This year’s winning local film was “Bingo” directed by Joshua Mitchell, which follows two sex workers whose lives are on the line, and so must blend in at a village hall bingo night to avoid the
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