Royston Arts Festival 'a huge success' with community

The 10-day festival, which was on the theme of a 'force of nature', featured competitions, talks, wine tasting, workshops, plays and more, taking place in churches, schools, the library and museum.

Royston Town Band performed at the festival (Image: Clive Porter)

Local businesses, including Bow Books and Revolution Records, took part in festivities, and 12-year-old saxophonist Harry Talbot entertained crowds at Market Place with famous numbers, including the theme music from Poirot.

Mayor of Royston Cllr Lisa Adams visited Royston Art Society's exhibition, praising the work of local artist Julia Malakovna.

The Amazing Weather Machine performing their routine with umbrellas (Image: Clive Porter)

The exhibition featured more than 65 artists, and visitors could vote on their favourite.

This year's winner was society member Tina Bone, for her vivid rendering of exotic macaws.

Mayor Cllr Lisa Adams visited Royston Art Society's exhibition (Image: Clive Porter)

On Saturday, September 30, families enjoyed the gala in the Memorial Gardens, with children's activities, refreshments from Street Food Heroes, a climate Sustainability Zone and international dance demonstrations - including 'The Weather Machine' routine by renowned choreographer Kate Flatt.

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The festival was partnered with Johnson Matthey, and sponsored by The Listing Magazine, Royston First, North Herts District Council, Tesco, and the Brian Leslie Racher Trust.

Chris Parker visited Bow Books in Royston to talk about his book 'Nameless Lake' (Image: Clive Porter)

Eddie Parker performing at Revolution Records (Image: Clive Porter)

The Sustainability Zone at the Royston Arts Festival Gala (Image: Clive Porter)