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

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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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Up to £500 in community grants

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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...]

Royston Arts Society

Royston Arts Society Royston Arts Society’s 2021 Members’ Exhibition is again being held online this year. It will open on 17th April and run until 17th June 2021, and can be viewed via the link on the RAS website www.roystonarts.org.uk. As in previous years, this year’s display again features a wide variety of affordable art by RAS’s … [Read More...]

Home Instead Stevenage and North Herts

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Royston Community Card

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100th Birthday Card Appeal

100th Birthday Card Appeal Can you help make Royston resident Mary’s 100th (lockdown) birthday a special one? We’re looking for as many birthday cards as we can muster! This birthday means the world to her and it’s going to be profoundly affected by current restrictions. Near life long Roystonian Mrs Mary Taylor is due to celebrate her 100th … [Read More...]

Junior Golf Champion!

Junior Golf Champion! 7 year old Marcus Karim from Kelshall near Royston finished his 2020 golf season in style by winning the British Junior Golf Tour, Order of Merit for his age group, on the final day of the season! Marcus competes on the British Junior Golf Tour, a junior golf tournament for boys and girls aged 5-18. He took part in 15 … [Read More...]

Meldreth Bowls Club

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Theatre Company Brings Positivity

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Making Drama out of Lockdown

Making Drama out of Lockdown Local drama group CADS have been anything but idle during lockdown, despite the restrictions on public performances. And to mark this, they have recently presented one of their annual drama awards to a member who has helped to keep the group going during the pandemic. CADS Chair, Emma Daintrey explains, “It’s … [Read More...]

Royston Parish Church Update

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Rotary Club Helps Organisations

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Royston Library

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Royston Easter Trail

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Financial Boost for Community

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Royston Environmental Group

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