Did you know that Arthur Rank Hospice Charity now has ten retail premises? They have shops in Burleigh Street, Mill Road and Regent Street in Cambridge, Cottenham, Ely, Great Shelford and March and a Retail Hub and Outlet opposite, in Pampisford/Sawston, where you can find bargain clothes, bric-a-brac and furniture! Do your bit for […]
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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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A free programme has launched in Cambridge City, South Cambridgeshire, East Cambridgeshire and Royston to help people who may be struggling to find work or remain in employment due to a health problem. The WorkWell pilot programme matches local people with a work and health coach who can establish what they need help with, overcome
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By Rob Bullock robbullockauthor.blogspot.com Whilst your garden might appear dormant in February, gardeners certainly are not, working outside planting trees and shrubs and inside sowing seeds.Gardeners need to be ever flexible according to the delights of the British weather and never more so than in February. When the days are fine, get outside and plant
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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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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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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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A creamy but light and delicious supper, this is the perfect treat for Spring. Preparation time:10 minsCooking time:20 minsServes: 2 Ingredients2 tsp olive oil1 onion, finely chopped1 tbsp sweet paprika2 garlic cloves, crushed300g mixed mushrooms150ml vegetable stock1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce3 tbsp sour creamSmall bunch of parsley, roughly chopped MethodHeat the olive oil in a large
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The January auction at Royston auction house Hansons Hertfordshire again saw some fantastic prices for a selection of time pieces which featured in their first sale of 2025. A Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller proved again that the brand’s reputation as one of the world’s finest watch makers is as resilient as ever – achieving a price
Obesity is when your pet has too much body fat and it has a negative impact on their quality of life, causing suffering and can be extremely disabling.Pet obesity can cause serious health problems; it puts them at greater risk of conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, respiratory distress, high blood pressure and cancers. Several
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This February, we’ve got plenty of inspiring reads in store including recent bestsellers. Pop in, warm up, and grab your free copy of our bi-monthly Booktime magazine! For adults: Don’t miss our Spring Sale! We have hundreds of second- hand bargains, for all interests, all on a 3-for-2 offer. Don’t forget to redeem your existing
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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
