One of the things that makes this bid feel real is hearing directly from the people who live and work here. These short interviews, gathered by local Green party members out and about in St Neots, capture something we already knew but wanted the world to hear: this town has a quiet pride in it, and a genuine warmth. Whether it’s the river, the market square, a local group, or simply a sense of belonging, people here know what makes St Neots special. That’s exactly what a Town of Culture programme would celebrate and build on.