Open for Business

April 15, 2020 by thelistingCath

Open for Business

Coronavirus has changed the landscape of how we can trade for the foreseeable future.

A number of businesses have had to close their doors and are currently unable to trade, and as a community, I know we will be there to support them when they are able to reopen their doors.

There are also a number of businesses who are still finding new and innovative ways to carry on trading through lockdown, by changing the way they do things and adapting their service to keep in touch with their clients.

Here, we celebrate some of those businesses.

Have you got a story to share? If your business has a story to share, we would love to hear from you. Email us at info@townhousepublishing.co.uk

The clever team at Royston First have launched the Royston Come Together campaign, and promoting our local businesses by listing consumer-facing premises-based businesses that are open. This information will be updated on a weekly basis. View the latest business listing here.

5 Reasons to Shop Local

5 Reasons to Shop Local One unexpected and welcome outcome from the first Coronavirus lockdown is the way in which

Open for Business: Bumpkins Nursery

Open for Business: Bumpkins Nursery Bumpkins is open for business and delighted to be supporting the children of key workers

Open for Business: Barbara’s Flowers

Open for Business: Barbara’s Flowers Barbara’s Flowers are still delivering. If you would like to send a bouquet to someone

Open for Business: Kelly’s Kitchen

Open for Business: Kelly’s Kitchen Kelly from Kelly’s Kitchen in Royston has been running weekly live bake alongs on her

Open for Business: Curwens Solicitors

Open for Business: Curwens Solicitors During these unprecedented times, we wish everyone well and safe. Our thoughts are with those

Open for Business: Bethnal & Bec

Open for Business: Bethnal and Bec Luxury self-catering studios in Hertfordshire are still ‘open’ and taking bookings for when we

Open for Business: Wills by David Isherwood

Open for Business: Wills by David Isherwood David Isherwood runs a business writing Wills and Lasting Power of Attorneys (LPAs),

Open for Business: Le Manoir du Bois Mignon

Open for Business: Le Manoir du Bois Mignon We relocated in January from Therfield to The Dordogne, SW France to

Open for Business: Sling me Clarefully

Open for Business: Sling me Clarefully At Sling Me Clarefully we’re offering free online quick help for parents and babies

Open for Business: Serenity Beauty and Skincare

Open for Business: Serenity Beauty and Skincare We are a stockist of Dermalogica products and able to offer a local

Open for Business: Royston Cycles

Open for Business: Royston Cycles Royston cycles is open for business as usual, Monday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm. But

Open for Business: Rolph’s Pet Shop

Open for Business: Rolph’s Pet Shop Rolph’s Pet Shop is open for business, Monday to Saturday, 9am – 5pm, supplying

Open for Business: Days Bakery

Open for Business: Days Bakery All Days Bakery shops are open Monday to Saturday, 7.30am – 2pm, selling all of

Open for Business: British Raj Express

Open for Business: British Raj Express Royston’s Indian takeaway, the British Raj Express, is still open for business. Takeaways are

Open for Business: Bury Lane Farm Shop

Open for Business: Bury Lane Farm Shop Bury Lane Farm Shop is open seven days a week for your essential

Open for Business: The Accountancy Practice

Open for Business: The Accountancy Practice The Accountancy Practice, Royston’s family run accountancy firm, is offering free advice to help

Open for Business: DanceMatters

Open for Business: DanceMatters DanceMatters is helping parents keep their children occupied by sharing a free creative activity printable each

Open for Business: The Hoops

Open for Business: The Hoops The Hoops pub in Bassingbourn remains open for takeaways, with delivery to those who live

Open for Business: Trademark Kitchens

Open for Business: Trademark Kitchens Trademark Kitchens is bringing their exceptional “conception to completion” service online, by offering virtual kitchen

Open for Business: Royston Hypnotherapy

Open for Business: Royston Hypnotherapy Royston Hypnotherapy is still open for business, working with clients on a one-to-one basis to help

Open for Business: Ludlow Colours

Open for Business: Ludlow Colours Thanks to the support from Royal Mail and DHL, Ludlow Colours’ online shop is still

Open for Business: Miss G’s

Open for Business: Miss G’s Traditionally a face to face service, Miss G’s teaches Imperial Classical Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Street,

Open for Business: Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery

Open for Business: Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery are still very much open for business. They are

Open for Business: Format Computer Services

Open for Business: Format Computer Services Format Computer Services is still open for business, with additional measures to protect their

Open for Business: KDW Financial Planning

Open for Business: KDW Financial Planning At KDW Financial Planning, the quickly developing effects of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic are

Open for Business

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Business Support During Coronavirus

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Renovation work taking place at Workway – Upton, Royston

Upton House is an iconic building in the heart of Royston built in the 1800’s originally as a private home to the Phillips Family that ran and owned the Royston Brewery. For the last 20yrs the building has been a mixture of residential and serviced offices, owned by Stuart Findlay a local businessman and an active member of Royston’s Chamber of … [Read More...]

Aspirations week at Roman Way Academy

Aspirations week at Roman Way Academy Children at Roman Way Academy recently took part in Aspirations Week. The children spent the week learning about different jobs and thinking about what they aspire to do in the future. Each day, the children had live video calls with different parents, covering a variety of roles including a scientist, an … [Read More...]

Update on Royston Church

Update on Royston Church Since our last update, work within the church has been continuing at a pace although work on the rebuilding of the main arch was delayed due to the problems with sourcing the replacement stone. We are pleased to report that this has been resolved and work is now expected to be complete by early July. This will finalise the … [Read More...]

Towards the Dawning of a New Era

There are few businesses that haven’t been forced to change their sense of direction over the last year, and the Melbourn Community Hub is just one organisation that has found life particularly challenging. With the short notice intermittent lock downs, and the frequently changing laws governing hygiene and social distancing it has meant an … [Read More...]

Friends of Therfield Heath and Greens

Friends of Therfield Heath and Greens Are you looking for something for new experiences now we can get out more? Why not join The Friends of Therfield Heath and Greens. We are a local charity helping conserve the beautiful rare chalk grassland and the natural environment it supports. We arrange varied events from indoor quizzes to outdoor nature … [Read More...]

Meldreth Marathon

Meldreth Marathon Have you ever watched the London Marathon, the Olympic Games or any other endurance race and thought “Gosh, I’d like to do that!”? No. Me neither. But if you would consider taking part in a team-effort marathon, maybe we can help! Home-Start is proud to launch a new, virtual fun run, the Meldreth Marathon, which will be … [Read More...]

Therfield Village Fete

Therfield Village Fete Therfield is a quintessentially English village, boasting a thriving local community, picture-perfect thatched cottages, a church and chapel, well-regarded pre-school and school, and the welcoming Fox and Duck pub on the village green. This charming event is set in and around the grounds of St Mary the Virgin’s church and … [Read More...]

Royston Kite Festival

Royston Kite Festival EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO LATEST GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS One of Royston’s biggest annual events is back – and this year it promises to be even better than ever! The Charity Kite Festival and Historic Vehicle Show, organised by the Rotary Club of Royston, will be held Sunday, August 1st, on Therfield Heath. There will be … [Read More...]

Survivors Against Domestic Abuse

Survivors Against Domestic Abuse Domestic Abuse is defined as any incident of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are or have been intimate partners or family members, regardless of their gender or sexuality. This is how Domestic Abuse is defined, but it does not in any way express … [Read More...]

Out and About… Royston and District Motorcycle Show

Out and About... Royston and District Motorcycle Show The cancellation of ‘Freedom Day’ left Royston & District Motor Cycle Club with the decision as to whether to cancel or postpone the annual show. With charities feeling the pinch from the lack of fund-raising events it was decided to reschedule the show to Wednesday 21st July. Hopes are … [Read More...]

Friends of Therfield Heath

Friends of Therfield Heath Nearly half way through the year and at the time of writing this, and we are all looking forward to more freedom from lockdown. However, Therfield Heath has continued for many of us to be a place of enjoyment, and recharging our “batteries”. The committee of The Friends were delighted to receive the many lovely … [Read More...]

EACH Volunteers Needed!

EACH Volunteers Needed! We need YOU to help us keep our shops open and raise vital funds! With many of our shop volunteers currently unable to lend a hand due to the pandemic, the number of hours’ support we normally receive is down more than 50%. We are facing a financial deficit over the next 12 months, following disruption to fundraising and … [Read More...]

Royston Cricket Club

Royston Cricket Club The anticipation is building at Royston Cricket Club, with the start of their 231st season being just around the corner. As well as running three Saturday senior league teams and supporting the Therfield Sunday team, the club have been delighted to see so many juniors re-joining after an almost non-existent junior season … [Read More...]

Watford FC are helping men ‘Shape Up’ in Royston

Watford FC are helping men ‘Shape Up’ in Royston The Shape Up Herts campaign has a 6 year history of helping men aged 18 to 65 to improve their fitness & nutrition habits and lose weight and for the first time, it is available to Men in Royston. The programme was originally set up in late 2014 by Watford FC Community Sports and Education … [Read More...]

Royston & District Motorcycle Club

Royston & District Motorcycle Club Royston & District Motor Cycle Club ride outs got off to a bright start with the easing of the Covid restrictions with visits to Ringsway Water, Frinton on Sea and Wormley Canal. Whilst on the three occasions the temperature was low, the sun was out casting the appearance of a hot summer day. It was … [Read More...]

Up to £500 in community grants

Up to £500 in community grants Ken Frankland is the first recipient of a generous community fund just announced by The Accountancy Practice. When the local family-run business read about the fire which devastated the lives of a local couple, they wanted to help. Discovering that Ken and his wife Julia were unable to access almost £1000 … [Read More...]

Spotlight On… Melbourn Timebank

Spotlight On... Melbourn Timebank Melbourn Timebank was set up in 2018 for the people of Melbourn and surrounding villages, acknowledging and building on the strong sense of community already existing, with many brilliant examples of volunteers helping neighbours, contributing to clubs and organisations thereby supporting and enriching the lives … [Read More...]

Out and About… Bluebell Walks

Out and About... Bluebell Walks Enchanting and iconic, bluebells are a sign that spring is in full swing. The woodland areas surrounding Royston and the local villages should now be awash with the unmistakable deep violet-blue flowers, which often emerge from April onwards. We have found some of the best bluebell walks in the local area, with the … [Read More...]

Friends of Therfield Heath

The “Friends “ Litter pick returns on Therfield Heath. Meet outside Heath Cafe at 9-30 am on Sunday 18th April, run by The Friends of Therfield Heath and Greens. Please wear suitable shoes and clothing. Litter picking sticks and bags provided. www.friendsoftheheath.org.uk … [Read More...]

Update on the Royston Parish Church

Update on the Royston Parish Church As mentioned last month we are approaching the completion of the phase two works with the only remaining work to be done after the end of March being the rebuilding of the main arch, which is scheduled to be completed by the end of May. In the meantime we are now turning our attention towards the final phase … [Read More...]

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