It’s that magical time of year again—Royston’s Christmas Lights Switch-On is back, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate with our community! Taking place on Fish Hill, this year’s event promises to light up the town with festive cheer, bringing families and friends together for an evening to remember. As proud residents of Royston, this event is close to… Read More »Royston Christmas Lights Switch-On
This imposing Grade I listed family residence sits at the very heart of Royston and is instantly recognisable to anyone that knows the local area. From its original inception in the 1600s, this Jacobean merchant’s house is steeped in history and awash with intricate design and architecture. The beautifully restored ceiling murals offer a striking uniqueness to the property and… Read More »A Unique Piece of History
Just a four-hour flight from London is one of Europe’s top hidden gems – Madeira. It sits in the North Atlantic Ocean boasting jaw-dropping, volcanic landscapes, stunning subtropical vegetation and enchanting waterfalls. Think Jurassic Park, but minus the dinosaurs! This sub-tropical climate consists of gorgeously hot summers and mild, sunny winters making it an incredible holiday location, no matter the… Read More »Madeira, New Hawaii
Whilst gathering content for our Cambridge United feature, in Vol.11 of STONES, we couldn’t help but have our design eye caught by their proud partners BrewBoard. Since then, we have been out and about in the Cambridge area and have seen the BrewBoard name popping up everywhere. It got us thinking about this local brewery with their quirky branding and… Read More »BrewBoard Brewery
Local Hero George Crotty Turns Pro: From Team GB Glory to Professional Ranks Royston’s own George Crotty, a distinguished amateur boxer and long-serving Royal Marine, is stepping into the professional boxing arena under the guidance of Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions. Known for his tenacity and remarkable track record in the amateur circuit, Crotty is now embarking on a new chapter,… Read More »George Crotty Turns Pro
The STONES team can highly recommend you experience The Turing Locke Cambridge, where luxury and warmth converge in the heart of Cambridge’s Eddington district. On arrival, whether by car or public transport, you’ll be delighted to discover that accessibility is effortless. With a secure, underground car park equipped with electric charging points and plenty of disability access spaces, this venue… Read More »Turing Locke Eddington
Arguably the biggest name in Cambridgeshire coffee, Hot Numbers has taken the area by storm since it was first established in 2011. We caught up with founder, Simon Fraser to learn about the origins of Hot Numbers and how it has grown into the bold brand we know and love today. Simon shared that the Hot Numbers seed was planted… Read More »Hot Numbers
Jamie Tanner, Head Roaster at Hot Numbers Roastery, shared his coffee journey with us and it all started when he was just 18 years old, working at a local coffee franchise. He admits to not even liking coffee for the first 4 years of his barista career! However, in hindsight, he puts that down to the poor quality of the… Read More »Jamie Tanner: A real good roasting
We are proud to unveil the inaugural STONES Awards: Celebrating Local Business Excellence in Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire STONES Magazine, the premier free lifestyle magazine by Sanders and Jay, is delighted to announce the launch of the inaugural STONES Awards. This exciting initiative aims to recognise and celebrate the exceptional businesses that make our community unique. From small startups to established… Read More »STONES AWARDS
Royston’s skatepark has been extended and revamped, and is now back open to the public. So whether you’re a ‘grom’ (young skateboarder) or old-skool, a ‘kook’ (beginner) or ‘ripper’ (skilled), get ‘stoked’ (excited) and head down to the much improved skatepark at Newmarket Road Recreation Ground. And don’t get disheartened if you try a ‘gnarly’ trick (difficult trick) but it’s… Read More »Revamped Royston Skatepark Reopens