At the heart of Royston, Buntingford & South Cambridgeshire lies a small but mighty charity: Home-Start RBSC. For 42 years, we’ve been a trusted source of support for families with young children who are struggling to cope, whether due to mental health challenges, financial hardship, disability, isolation, or just the everyday pressures of parenthood. As […]
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Air cadets from 2484 (Bassingbourn) Squadron were out and about at the Royston Town Fayre recently, to promote their organisation to prospective new members. Cadets were able to demonstrate skills such as first aid, fieldcraft and STEM. They were keen to talk about their recent activities such as air experience flying and Easter camp, and
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By Tricia Moxey, Trustee The topography, geology and fertile soils of the Hundred Parishes have combined to provide suitable conditions for farming.Currently, cereals cover about two-thirds of our arable fields with crops of winter or spring-sown barley, oats and wheat. 20% of fields have been planted with oil seed rape or vegetables. Grasslands make up
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By Rob Bullock robbullockauthor.blogspot.com Welcoming wildlife into our gardens can be rewarding for many reasons, need not cost the Earth and can help the planet.Starting your wildlife friendly garden plan begins by researching and monitoring what is currently visiting your garden and what you might expect with a few changes. Starting small can make a
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By Ken McDonald, Secretary A barn is essential for a working farm, to store produce, tools and machinery and to house livestock. The Hundred Parishes has many fine examples of ancient barns which are still in use today, albeit sometimes for a purpose not envisaged when they were built. Some have been converted into homes
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Are you looking to obtain planning permission?With over 20 years of experience, Town Farm Planning specialises in Planning and Building Regulations Applications for Local Authority Approval.From home extensions and loft conversions to commercial builds and agricultural structures, their expert team offers comprehensive services tailored to each project.Clients can expect clear and accurate Autocad drawings, expert
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One of the most common challenges our members face is knowing where to start with an employee handbook.It can feel overwhelming, but a well-written handbook is essential for keeping policies clear, expectations aligned, and your team running smoothly.Think of it as your workplace guide, covering key areas like company values, HR policies, and employee expectations.
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Pictured, The Old Rectory, Cottered open in September The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to over 3,300 exceptional private gardens in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands, and raises impressive amounts of money for some of the UK’s best-loved nursing and health charities through admissions, teas and cake. Thanks to the
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A new website has been launched – Barleywolds.com – as a guide to the countryside and villages between Royston, Stevenage and Bishop’s Stortford. The Barleywolds is the name given to this area of chalk “hills” on the borders of Hertfordshire, Essex and Cambridgeshire.Barleywolds.com is a free, non-commercial guide to the History, Myths, Nature, People, Villages,
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In today’s fast-paced world, managing household tasks can become overwhelming.At We Help At Home, we believe everyone deserves support that truly makes a difference in daily life.Our dedicated team offers personalized assistance for all your home needs—from regular cleaning and maintenance to specialised care services. We pride ourselves on reliability, professionalism, and creating lasting relationships
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By Ken McDonald, Secretary One of the main crops of the rich agricultural area covered by The Hundred Parishes is barley, the main ingredient of traditional ales and beer. In the past, much of the barley was malted locally before being taken to a nearby brewery to be combined with water, hops and yeast for
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The Buntingford Chamber of Commerce is a membership organisation made up of businesses in Buntingford and the surrounding areas.The next meeting takes place on Friday 22nd May 6-7pm at The Cheese Plate, 26 High St, Buntingford SG9 9AQ.Membership is £30 per year, with meetings free to attend as part of the membership. The group hosts
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