By Rob Bullock robbullockauthor.blogspot.com In recent years British summers have seen long spells of hot dry weather which can be bad for our gardens, here are some ways to deal with it.Whilst summer is the perfect time to sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labour in the garden, it can also be a […]
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This summer, Royston has an exciting new town centre trail for children to enjoy. 2025 marks the 400th anniversary of the death of King James I, whose associations with Royston are a rich part of the town’s history, and the Children’s Summer Trail ties this history together with Royston Cave, Royston Museum and the independent
A hidden gem in the countryside Little Gransden is a village that seems to have stepped straight out of a picture postcard. Just off the A428, the village is brimming with history and character, boasting a stunning 13th-century church, a windmill steeped in heritage, and bluebell woods that burst into vibrant bloom every spring. It
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In recent years, we’ve developed a greater sense of environmental responsibility. Why not take this ethos into the garden too? Instead of buying plant labels you can make your own by washing out used plastic milk cartons and cutting them up into strips. Put a point on one end and use a permanent marker to
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At the most recent Royston Repair Café in May, owners were asked to bring broken items in readiness for the warmer summer weather. They didn’t disappoint – of 23 items booked in, volunteer repairers achieved 16 fixes, including a garden umbrella, a lounger, two hedge trimmers, a garden spade, and three pairs of sharpened garden
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Hi everyone, I’m Mark and I run We Love Pets (South Cambs) – a welfare focused pet care service you can rely on. We offer much more than just dog walking – our experienced team cares for pets of all shapes and sizes, including dogs, cats, small animals, birds, reptiles, and more. Our services include
This time of year we will start to see a rise in temperatures, and it is important to focus on our pet’s well being and health by ensuring our pets are properly hydrated. This may seem like an easy task, however dehydration can have serious consequences. Water is vital for maintaining proper bodily functions playing
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Stock up on your summer holiday reads! Browse our latest recommendations or take advantage of 3 for 2 offers on hundreds of second-hand books. All titles in our popular children’s den are also included. Come in and pick up your free Summer Books Catalogue – packed with brilliant reading ideas for adults and children alike.Independent
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Recently opened at the Hardwick Arms Hotel in Arrington, The Tea Room, Bar & Restaurant offers a warm, friendly space to relax and enjoy freshly prepared food and drinks in a charming rural setting. The Tea Room focuses on simple, high-quality local ingredients and traditional favourites. The menu features light lunches, hearty meals, Sunday roasts,
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Traditional quiche is worth the effort. It’s a creamy delicacy with very few ingredients, and surprisingly contains no cheese!Preparation time:10 minsChill: 20 mins + 20 minsCooking time: 1 hr 10 minsServes 6 For the rough puff pastry:225g plain flour225g very cold butter100ml iced water For the filling:200g dry cure smoked streaky bacon, chopped320ml double cream4
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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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Celebrating 21 years of making and installing beautiful interiors Embarking on a journey to a new kitchen can feel rather daunting – there are so many decisions to make – design and layout, cabinet style, worktops, splashbacks, flooring, appliances, handles, lighting, decorating, electrics, plumbing – and all this may be in addition to building works!Why
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