If you’re looking for something fun to do this September, don’t forget the Rail and Ale trail which South Cambridgeshire District Council published last May, alongside the Meldreth, Shepreth and Foxton Community Rail Partnership. The Trail takes you on different walks from local train stations to village pubs within a 35-minute walk showcasing beautiful locations […]
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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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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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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 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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The seventh round of South Cambridgeshire’s Zero Carbon Communities (ZCC) grants is now open, offering a share of £125,000 to successful applicants.The grant scheme supports projects which help reduce carbon emissions or ‘lock up’ carbon, as well as projects that foster community engagement on climate change. Since its launch in 2019, the scheme has awarded
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Pictured, Finch’s Close, Stapleford, open in June 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 generosity
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As the weather warms up and you venture out to the countryside, why not elevate your family days out with these essential items?Clever clothesWe are blessed with an abundance of green and glorious countryside, largely thanks to our temperate and wet weather. That’s why it’s wise to invest in light, breathable garments and one light,
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The Shared Prosperity Fund Green Spaces project in South Cambridgeshire aims to enhance local outdoor spaces with a strong focus on sustainability and community engagement.Two villages within the Local Connections distribution area have benefited from the project. Work is well underway at De Freville Road, Great Shelford, where a community orchard has been planted in
Walk to support Hospice CareArthur Rank Hospice Charity’s Star Shine Night Walk is back for 2026 and you can book two unforgettable sunset walks on Saturday 16th May in Wisbech and Saturday 20th June in Cambridge.Whether you’re walking in memory of someone special, joining with friends and family, or simply wanting to support local hospice
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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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