Local Events

Swifts, Masters of the Sky

Join the Royston Wildlife Group for a talk, ‘Swifts, Masters of the Sky’ on Tuesday 25th February For many, the return of the swifts in May heralds the start of summer. However, these much-loved birds have declined by approximately 62% since the mid-1990s and are now on the red list of birds, indicating the highest […]

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Thriplow Daffodil Weekend

With fun activities for all the family, plus 41,000 new daffodil bulbs planted last autumn, Thriplow Daffodil Weekend is guaranteed to be a golden feast for the eyes. Set in the South Cambs village of Thriplow, just 15 miles from Buntingford, this charity fundraising event is run entirely by local volunteers. Thriplow Daffodil Weekend started

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st matthew passion – js bach concert

Royston Choral Society (RCS) is a friendly choir of around 80 singers from a wide range of backgrounds and singing abilities united by enjoying singing together to produce memorable concerts. This April, they are performing a musical masterpiece, Bach’s Saint Matthew Passion, in Royston.As rehearsals began for one of the biggest performances in the choir’s

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Twilight at the Museums

Go on an after-hours museum adventure!This half term, from Monday 17th – Sunday 23rd February, museums across Cambridge will be opening their doors as the sun sets for illuminated adventures this February half term. Organised by the University of Cambridge Museums, ‘Twilight at the Museums’ is a popular and long-running programme, offering families the chance

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the chatty cafe

Christmas might be a time of celebration and spending time with family and friends, but it can also be the time of year when lonliness and social isolation can feel all the more acute. The Chatty Cafe scheme aims to combat this, simply by encouraging people to chat more. Often people will venture into a

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Thermal Imaging for a Cosier Home

Cambridge Carbon Footprint are once again delighted to offer to residents, and organisations, across Cambridge and South Cambs the opportunity to borrow and learn how to use a thermal imaging camera for free, to help create cosier and more efficient homes. Learn how to interpret thermal images, to identify draughts, gaps in insulation and heating

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Sustainable Shepreth

Sustainable Shepreth By Elisabeth Goodman Spain Sustainable Shepreth was initiated in 2023 by village residents passionate about finding ways to address the effects of climate change and the loss of biodiversity in their community. Our constitution states that “Sustainable Shepreth is committed to work in a collective way to transition our community to a form

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