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Blue Plaque for Rev W Awdry

Blue Plaque for Rev W Awdry

A blue plaque has been installed in Elsworth village to commemorate the children's author, Rev W Awdry, who wrote the Railway Series books, including Thomas the Tank Engine Read more

Published: 9th December, 2020

Updated: 27th March, 2021

Author: James Littlewood

Snow drop season at Wandlebury Country Park

Snow drop season at Wandlebury Country Park

Visit Wandlebury Country Park and experience the woodland and pastures transformed. Snowdrops are awakening, spreading a blanket of dappled white across the forest floor. Highlighted with the beautiful glow of aconites. Breathe in some fresh air and explore the flowering drifts on a wander around Wandlebury. Read more

Published: 29th January, 2020

Updated: 22nd May, 2020

Author: Mary Nealon

Work begins on an exciting new pond for Wandlebury Country Park

Work begins on an exciting new pond for Wandlebury Country Park

Work has started on an exciting project to create a new 400m2 pond at Wandlebury Country Park. Volunteers and Wardens from the park have been working together on preparing the site. The water feature will add an additional educational attraction for families and school children to learn about nature, wildlife and ecosystems. Read more

Published: 26th November, 2019

Updated: 12th June, 2020

Author: James Littlewood

Location: Wandlebury Ring, Gog Magog Hills, Babraham, CB22 3AE

Dame Leah Manning honoured with a blue plaque

Dame Leah Manning honoured with a blue plaque

Homerton College and Cambridge Past, Present and Future joined forces on Saturday 28 September to unveil a blue plaque to Dame Leah Manning, whose career of education and activism began at the College. Read more

Published: 10th October, 2019

Author: James Littlewood

Local people give their views on future plans for greater Cambridge

Local people give their views on future plans for greater Cambridge

How can we plan for a zero-carbon future? How can the growth of greater Cambridge help to double the amount of species rich habitats for nature? And how can we provide the different types of housing needed, such as more affordable housing and accommodation for older people and key workers? Read more

Published: 10th October, 2019

Author: James Littlewood

Cambridge Blue Plaque unveiled at Westminster College to Commemorate Intrepid Founding Sisters

Cambridge Blue Plaque unveiled at Westminster College to Commemorate Intrepid Founding Sisters

Cambridge Blue Plaque unveiled at Westminster College Read more

Published: 17th June, 2019

Author: Mary Nealon

Wandlebury is a Picture - with Debbie Baxter

Wandlebury is a Picture - with Debbie Baxter

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Published: 28th May, 2019

Author: Mary Nealon

Location: Wandlebury Ring, Gog Magog Hills, Cambridge, CB22 3AE

Coton Countryside Reserve Car Park Re-opens

Coton Countryside Reserve Car Park Re-opens

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Published: 17th April, 2019

Author: Mary Nealon

CambridgePPF unveils a second Cambridge Blue Plaque to suffragist during the 100 anniversary year of votes for women

CambridgePPF unveils a second Cambridge Blue Plaque to suffragist during the 100 anniversary year of votes for women

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Published: 28th November, 2018

Author: Mary Nealon

Vote for your City – Cambridge is shortlisted for England’s Favourite Conservation Area Award

Vote for your City – Cambridge is shortlisted for England’s Favourite Conservation Area Award

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Published: 5th October, 2018

Updated: 19th October, 2018

Author: Mary Nealon

Central Conservation Area, Cambridge is nominated in England’s Favourite Conservation Area Award

Central Conservation Area, Cambridge is nominated in England’s Favourite Conservation Area Award

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Published: 25th September, 2018

Author: Mary Nealon

Griff Rhys-Jones supports Cambridge Past Present & Future

Griff Rhys-Jones supports Cambridge Past Present & Future

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Published: 29th August, 2018

Updated: 19th October, 2018

Author: James Littlewood

Free Range Dogs

Free Range Dogs

We have opened a new dog run area at Coton Countryside Reserve Read more

Published: 28th August, 2018

Updated: 19th October, 2018

Author: James Littlewood

Cambridge Leper Chapel will be open for the Stourbridge Medieval Fair

Cambridge Leper Chapel will be open for the Stourbridge Medieval Fair

Sat 1 Sept, 12-4.30pm Read more

Published: 22nd August, 2018

Updated: 19th October, 2018

Author: Mary Nealon

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  • Jazz in the Park

    Jazz in the Park

    Join us for an afternoon of jazz with Duxford Saturday Workshop Jazz Band at Wandlebury Country Park. Bring a picnic and enjoy an afternoon of live music in the open air, in a stunning backdrop.

  • Car Parking at Wandlebury

    Car Parking at Wandlebury

    Info on car parking at Wandlebury Country Park

  • Leper Chapel Opening, Cambridge

    Leper Chapel Opening, Cambridge

    Sun 18 April, 1-3pm at Cambridge Leper Chapel. Your chance to see inside one of Cambridge’s oldest buildings which is not usually open to the public.

  • Blue Plaque for Rev W Awdry

    Blue Plaque for Rev W Awdry

    A blue plaque has been installed in Elsworth village to commemorate the children's author, Rev W Awdry, who wrote the Railway Series books, including Thomas the Tank Engine

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