© Chris Hornby Enchanting and iconic, bluebells are a sign that spring is in full swing. Look out for the unmistakable deep violet-blue flowers, which often emerge from April onwards, in the woodland areas around the local villages. Hayley WoodIn the spring you will find the woods scattered with bluebells. Whilst the site is temporarily […]
Photo credit, and reproduced with kind permission, JohnArgent Productions Royston Cave was discovered by accident in 1742 by workmen erecting a bench in the market above.A millstone was found in the ground which, when lifted, uncovered a vertical, well-like shaft which led to a man-made and beehive shaped cave.Royston Cave remains an enigma. No records
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By Ken McDonald, Secretary Much Hadham Forge Museum Horses were once very important in everyday life. This changed quickly with the advent of tractors, trucks and the motor car.Horses were used extensively in agriculture; they also hauled delivery carts and buses and everything in between. Some of us may remember the horse-drawn milk float or
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One of Hertfordshire’s popular country shows, Barkway Market returns on Saturday 9th May.The event dates back to medieval times and was re-established in 1977 as a ‘Street Market’ when residents wanted to raise money for a village party to celebrate the Queen’s Silver Jubilee.Nowadays, the annual Market is organised by a team of volunteers on
Map available at: www.friendsoftherfieldheath.org.uk Why not venture out for a walk this Easter to see the Pasque Flowers?Pulsatilla Vulgaris is the rather uninspiring name for the bright purple and yellow flower featured on our cover this month. It’s more commonly known as Pasque Flower and, rather more excitingly, as Dane’s Blood.The Pasque Flower is now
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Ashwell at Home is an annual fundraising event held in the village of Ashwell in North Herts, when this beautiful and historic village welcomes visitors from near and far for a whole day of entertainment and experiences.2026 promises again to be a super day, as we are also going to be holding a Farm-to-Fork mini-festival
Reed Cricket Club has been a proud part of village life in Hertfordshire since 1956.The club is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2026, marking seven decades as a much-loved fixture in the local community. Located in the picturesque village of Reed (SG8 8AX), the club welcomes players of all ages to enjoy cricket in a
By Ken McDonald, Secretary Metal benchmark plate on Clavering Church wall Now that Spring is on its way, the weather should encourage us to make more use of bridleways and footpaths.Around 150 walk descriptions are available to download free from our website: www.hundredparishes.org.uk As well as saying when to turn left or right, our route
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Copyright Clive Porter The Royston and District Model Railway Club exhibition will open at Bassingbourn Village College on Saturday 28th March, 10.30am-4pm.21 layouts, many from East Anglian clubs, will be laid out. These will include three of the most popular gauges of ‘OO’ ‘N’ and narrow gauge ‘OO9’. Also examples of other larger and smaller
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From Disneyland Struggles to Slimming World SuccessA family holiday to Disneyland Paris became the turning point for Buntingford resident Michele when she found herself breathless and struggling to fasten safety bars on rides.“I felt embarrassed and uncomfortable,” she says. “I’d always been plus-size, but during COVID the weight piled on. That holiday made me realise
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One of Hertfordshire’s popular country shows, Barkway Market returns on Saturday 9th May.The event dates back to medieval times and was re-established in 1977 as a ‘Street Market’ when residents wanted to raise money for a village party to celebrate the Queen’s Silver Jubilee.Nowadays, the annual Market is organised by a team of volunteers on
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UNCLE (Uplifting Nepal’s Children with Love and Education: Charity No. 1126515) are a Royston-based charity supporting 30+ children and all their needs, in two hostels in Nepal. We are collecting for the uniforms, textbooks, writing equipment and school fees for the coming school year starting in April.Match funding has been offered for this appeal. For
