Journeys of Discovery Reading List As part of the Royston Arts Festival we have worked with Royston Library to put together a reading list of titles loosely on the theme of “Journeys of Discovery”. It’s just for fun, but we’d love to hear from you if you read a book from the list or if you would like to let us know of a title that would have … [Read more...]

Guitars and Strings Creative Royston and the team behind Royston MusicFest are putting on a special one-off concert, ‘Guitars & Strings’, this July. It will be a rare opportunity to hear musicians of international standing perform contemporary songs arranged for classical instruments. Featuring Jeremy Harmer and the Ad Hoc Strings performing … [Read more...]

Royston Picture Palace are running a reduced screening over quieter summer months. Keep an eye on their website for upcoming films! Visit their website for more screenings: roystonpicturepalace.org.uk … [Read more...]

The Flying Scotsman passed through North Herts and South Cambs. This iconic steam engine was originally built as Pacific Class 1 no 4472 in 1923 from the stable of the equally famous Nigel Gresley. The locomotive was deployed on the important London to Edinburgh line and made the non stop 392 mile journey in May of 1928. Due to high coal … [Read more...]

Royston Arts Society is encouraging young artistic talent in the local area with the launch of their Young Artist Awards in 2018. It’s a competition with a difference as all prizes are designed to develop the skills of aspiring young artists. Imagine winning: Curwens Solicitors Young Artist of the Year Award- £100 plus a solo exhibition with … [Read more...]