Re-launch
(Under embargo until 7 September)
Charity relaunch aims to keep Cambridge special
A Cambridge charity with an illustrious 80-year record for preserving some of the city's best-loved historic sites and green spaces is turning its attention firmly towards the future to mobilise a new generation of local supporters and give them a greater voice in shaping the future of the city.
Cambridge Preservation Society has relaunched as Cambridge Past, Present & Future (Cambridge PPF), a name that more accurately reflects ambitious plans to step up its role and profile as a vocal and vigorous champion for sustainable development of the city in response to demand for growth.
As one of the organisations that was instrumental in the creation of the Cambridge Green Belt and custodian of popular sites such as Wandlebury Country Park and Coton Countryside Reserve, Cambridge PPF has developed a far-reaching strategy for the next five years. Key aims are to increase its membership, extend its successful education and events programmes and, most importantly, to more proactively influence local planning authorities and developers to protect and enhance the unique historic character, public amenities and green settings that make Cambridge and its surrounding areas so special.
Having been transformed over the last 30 years from a university-dominated market town to global high-tech cluster, the city and local area are set for continued growth. Cambridge is widely recognised as a key driver for the prosperity of the East of England and is a vital asset for the wider UK economy. The population of the city is projected to increase by some 40% to 150,000 over the next 25 years, accompanied by associated housing and infrastructure development.
While the society wants to see Cambridge continue to prosper and evolve, it is opposed to ill-conceived change with poor quality of design that overloads the local infrastructure and diminishes the general quality of life. It is on this mandate that the charity plans to lobby more effectively and have a greater influence on future plans.
At its relaunch on 7 September at Cambridge Guildhall, the charity will present its plans to local business and community leaders, with a rally to the entire Cambridge community to get involved and have their say on local planning issues. Robin Pellew OBE, Chair of the Cambridge Past, Present & Future Board of Trustees explains: "Our challenge is to ensure that Cambridge's continued growth and development does not spoil what makes Cambridge such an attractive place to live and work. It's up to us to make sure that development projects meet the necessary high social and environmental standards. We want to encourage development that creates healthy vibrant communities that provide better places to live while minimising our carbon footprint. The future of Cambridge is worth fighting for - it's far too important to be left to chance because people didn't know what was being planned in their name."
The society is already represented on many key consultation panels across the public sector but wants to drive up its core membership. Robin Pellew concluded, "We're calling on everyone to get involved, join us and make their voice heard. The greater our membership, the greater the influence we can exert on the decisions that are shaping the future of Cambridge."
Adding weight to the relaunch, Nigel Brown OBE, President of the charity said: "Cambridge Past, Present & Future has for too long been a best-kept secret. By raising our profile and boosting our membership we can take a more effective, coordinated stance to ensure that a representative, common sense-based 'voice of reason' prevails in debates about future development of the city. With a modest membership fee and a great programme of events throughout the year, the society offers tremendous value to people of all ages. We've had some remarkable successes over the past 80 years and we look forward to many more. I urge anyone who cares about the quality of life in Cambridge to join us."
How to get involved
As well as playing a part in the future of the local area, other member benefits include free access to the charity's country parks including Wandlebury and Coton Countryside Reserve plus a copy of the charity's twice-yearly newsletter. Membership currently costs just £20 for an individual and £30 for a family or household where there are more than two individuals. Corporate membership packages are available, plus volunteering opportunities for local businesses and residents.
For more information about membership, events and how to get involved, please go to our new website at www.cambridgeppf.org, contact us on 01223 243830 or visit us at Wandlebury Ring.
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Notes to editors: About Cambridge Past Present & Future
The Cambridge Preservation Society - which relaunches as Cambridge Past, Present & Future (Cambridge PPF) on 7 September 2009 - was founded in 1928. It was originally a campaigning body to protect the character, setting and amenity of Cambridge as a historic city of global importance - an ethos that holds just as true today. Its diverse property portfolio includes Wandlebury Countryside Park and its Iron Age Ring; Coton Countryside Reserve - a new public green space just west of Cambridge; Barnwell Leper Chapel; Bourn Windmill plus a variety of other wildlife sites and historic buildings. Notable achievements include protecting sites such as Grantchester Meadows, the Gog Magog Hills and Wandlebury Estate from development and helping to establish the Cambridge Green Belt in the 1960s.
Cambridge PPF currently has over 1000 members which it is aiming to grow significantly. It also manages an extensive events and education programme. Headquartered at Wandlebury, the society has six full-time and five part-time staff. Chief Executive is Carolin Göhler and Nigel Brown OBE is President. The society is run by a Board of Trustees, with Robin Pellew OBE as Chair plus Advisory Committees staffed by dedicated volunteers.
Contact for more information, expert comment or photography
The society welcomes any opportunity to provide informed and topical comment related to development in and around Cambridge and can forward a range of expert speakers.
Cambridge Past, Present & Future
Mary Nealon, Head of Development, tel 01223 243830 / development@cpswandlebury.org
Carolin Göhler, Chief Executive, tel 01223 243830 / ceo@cpswandlebury.org
Web: www.cpswandlebury.org / www.cambridgeppf.org (new website from w/c 7 Sept 2009)
MayFifteen Communications
Natalie Yates, tel 07714 766106 / Natalie@may-fifteen.co.uk
Theresa Prevost, tel 07771 620783 / Theresa@may-fifteen.co.uk
Charity relaunch aims to keep Cambridge special
A Cambridge charity with an illustrious 80-year record for preserving some of the city's best-loved historic sites and green spaces is turning its attention firmly towards the future to mobilise a new generation of local supporters and give them a greater voice in shaping the future of the city.
Cambridge Preservation Society has relaunched as Cambridge Past, Present & Future (Cambridge PPF), a name that more accurately reflects ambitious plans to step up its role and profile as a vocal and vigorous champion for sustainable development of the city in response to demand for growth.
As one of the organisations that was instrumental in the creation of the Cambridge Green Belt and custodian of popular sites such as Wandlebury Country Park and Coton Countryside Reserve, Cambridge PPF has developed a far-reaching strategy for the next five years. Key aims are to increase its membership, extend its successful education and events programmes and, most importantly, to more proactively influence local planning authorities and developers to protect and enhance the unique historic character, public amenities and green settings that make Cambridge and its surrounding areas so special.
Having been transformed over the last 30 years from a university-dominated market town to global high-tech cluster, the city and local area are set for continued growth. Cambridge is widely recognised as a key driver for the prosperity of the East of England and is a vital asset for the wider UK economy. The population of the city is projected to increase by some 40% to 150,000 over the next 25 years, accompanied by associated housing and infrastructure development.
While the society wants to see Cambridge continue to prosper and evolve, it is opposed to ill-conceived change with poor quality of design that overloads the local infrastructure and diminishes the general quality of life. It is on this mandate that the charity plans to lobby more effectively and have a greater influence on future plans.
At its relaunch on 7 September at Cambridge Guildhall, the charity will present its plans to local business and community leaders, with a rally to the entire Cambridge community to get involved and have their say on local planning issues. Robin Pellew OBE, Chair of the Cambridge Past, Present & Future Board of Trustees explains: "Our challenge is to ensure that Cambridge's continued growth and development does not spoil what makes Cambridge such an attractive place to live and work. It's up to us to make sure that development projects meet the necessary high social and environmental standards. We want to encourage development that creates healthy vibrant communities that provide better places to live while minimising our carbon footprint. The future of Cambridge is worth fighting for - it's far too important to be left to chance because people didn't know what was being planned in their name."
The society is already represented on many key consultation panels across the public sector but wants to drive up its core membership. Robin Pellew concluded, "We're calling on everyone to get involved, join us and make their voice heard. The greater our membership, the greater the influence we can exert on the decisions that are shaping the future of Cambridge."
Adding weight to the relaunch, Nigel Brown OBE, President of the charity said: "Cambridge Past, Present & Future has for too long been a best-kept secret. By raising our profile and boosting our membership we can take a more effective, coordinated stance to ensure that a representative, common sense-based 'voice of reason' prevails in debates about future development of the city. With a modest membership fee and a great programme of events throughout the year, the society offers tremendous value to people of all ages. We've had some remarkable successes over the past 80 years and we look forward to many more. I urge anyone who cares about the quality of life in Cambridge to join us."
How to get involved
As well as playing a part in the future of the local area, other member benefits include free access to the charity's country parks including Wandlebury and Coton Countryside Reserve plus a copy of the charity's twice-yearly newsletter. Membership currently costs just £20 for an individual and £30 for a family or household where there are more than two individuals. Corporate membership packages are available, plus volunteering opportunities for local businesses and residents.
For more information about membership, events and how to get involved, please go to our new website at www.cambridgeppf.org, contact us on 01223 243830 or visit us at Wandlebury Ring.
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Notes to editors: About Cambridge Past Present & Future
The Cambridge Preservation Society - which relaunches as Cambridge Past, Present & Future (Cambridge PPF) on 7 September 2009 - was founded in 1928. It was originally a campaigning body to protect the character, setting and amenity of Cambridge as a historic city of global importance - an ethos that holds just as true today. Its diverse property portfolio includes Wandlebury Countryside Park and its Iron Age Ring; Coton Countryside Reserve - a new public green space just west of Cambridge; Barnwell Leper Chapel; Bourn Windmill plus a variety of other wildlife sites and historic buildings. Notable achievements include protecting sites such as Grantchester Meadows, the Gog Magog Hills and Wandlebury Estate from development and helping to establish the Cambridge Green Belt in the 1960s.
Cambridge PPF currently has over 1000 members which it is aiming to grow significantly. It also manages an extensive events and education programme. Headquartered at Wandlebury, the society has six full-time and five part-time staff. Chief Executive is Carolin Göhler and Nigel Brown OBE is President. The society is run by a Board of Trustees, with Robin Pellew OBE as Chair plus Advisory Committees staffed by dedicated volunteers.
Contact for more information, expert comment or photography
The society welcomes any opportunity to provide informed and topical comment related to development in and around Cambridge and can forward a range of expert speakers.
Cambridge Past, Present & Future
Mary Nealon, Head of Development, tel 01223 243830 / development@cpswandlebury.org
Carolin Göhler, Chief Executive, tel 01223 243830 / ceo@cpswandlebury.org
Web: www.cpswandlebury.org / www.cambridgeppf.org (new website from w/c 7 Sept 2009)
MayFifteen Communications
Natalie Yates, tel 07714 766106 / Natalie@may-fifteen.co.uk
Theresa Prevost, tel 07771 620783 / Theresa@may-fifteen.co.uk
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