Where Flavour Meets Heart, and Every Dish Tells a Story Mitr: meaning “friend” in many languages, is the perfect name for this welcoming new addition to Royston’s food scene. It captures everything the restaurant stands for; warmth, togetherness, and the kind of hospitality that makes you feel at home from the moment you step through the door. Walk into Mitr… Read More »Good Friends. Good Food. Good Times: Mitr
Live music also taps directly into creativity. For the artist, it’s a space to experiment and express. For the audience, it’s a sensory experience that sparks emotion, inspiration, even memory. From jazz to indie, folk to funk, it doesn’t matter the genre, being in the room where it’s happening connects us to something bigger. The sound, the crowd, the moment,… Read More »The Power of Live Music: Creativity You Can Feel
Art doesn’t just hang on walls, it hangs in our minds, in our emotions, and in the spaces we live and gather in. It’s one of the few things in life that can be deeply personal to one person and profoundly moving to another. That’s the magic of a canvas, it’s both a surface and a space for connection. In… Read More »Art that Connects Us All
There’s something almost magical about standing on the tarmac at Duxford, watching a team of passionate pilots and engineers prepare a Spitfire for flight. This isn’t just any flight, it’s a curated journey into history, craftsmanship, and adrenaline, all set on the iconic site where pilots once scrambled to defend the skies. From the moment we arrived, the energy was… Read More »Up Up and away: Spitfire Flying Experience
28 – Unearth a Hidden World Beneath Your Feet As you continue along Melbourn Street, look out for the archway to Katherine’s Yard. Beneath it lies something truly unique, Royston Cave. This bell-shaped, man-made chamber is filled with mysterious medieval carvings that continue to intrigue historians. The cave is open to the public on weekends from Easter to the end… Read More »Royston Town Trail 28-30
Vol.16 Nick and Lauren Penn are bringing fresh energy to Royston’s art scene, each in their own way. Nick runs Nicholas Penn Fine Art, a new gallery on John Street that showcases a mix of established and emerging artists. His aim is simple: to create a welcoming space where people can enjoy contemporary art, discover new talent, and even start… Read More »Meet Lauren & Nick Penn: Making Space for Art
Vol.16 Creativity isn’t reserved for artists or designers, it’s something we all carry, something we use every day in ways we often don’t recognise. Whether it’s finding a new solution at work, adding a personal twist to a recipe, styling a space at home, or capturing a moment through photography, creativity shows up in countless forms. It’s how we express… Read More »Editors Note v16
As you make your way back along Melbourn Street towards the town centre, keepan eye out for some of Royston’s fascinating historic buildings and monuments (26) A Tribute to the Fallen On your left, you’ll come across the War Memorial, a poignant landmark dedicated to the brave servicemen from Royston who lost their lives in the First World War. Unveiled… Read More »A Walk Through Time on Melbourn Street
There’s something deeply satisfying about stepping into a garden that feels as considered as the interiors of a home. It’s a space that’s not just looked at, but lived in, a seamless extension of daily life, blending beauty with functionality. Garden architecture has moved far beyond the idea of planting a few borders or placing a patio. Today, it’s about… Read More »Garden Architecture
Amelie’s Sunday Roast Cements it as a must-visit destination Set in the idyllic surroundings of Ben’s Yard just outside Ely, Amélie Restaurant is fast becoming a favourite for those seeking delicious food in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and signature flammekueche, it also turns out to be a fantastic spot for a classic British Sunday Roast.… Read More »Amelie Restaurant