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  • Annual General Meeting Update 2021

    Annual General Meeting Update 2021

    Watch a new short film about what Cambridge Past, Present & Future achieved in 2020-21 Read more

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Famous architect backs efforts to save UK's oldest windmill

Famous architect backs efforts to save UK's oldest windmill

Bourn Mill can be saved from collapse - can you help us raise the final £10,000 needed to restore the building and open it to the public again? Read more

Published: 6th April, 2022

Updated: 7th April, 2022

Author: Rachel French

We are taking part in Weston Communicating Climate

We are taking part in Weston Communicating Climate

We will receive 6 months of funded training to help us to improve how we communicate our environmental and climate work. Read more

Published: 28th March, 2022

Author: Rachel French

Nature Recovery gets underway in and around Cambridge

Nature Recovery gets underway in and around Cambridge

Nature in Cambridge has received a boost thanks to a grant award from Natural England’s Nature Recovery Programme. The grant is to support the delivery of the Cambridge Nature Network and will pay for 18 projects that will increase biodiversity. Read more

Published: 11th February, 2022

Updated: 25th February, 2022

Author: James Littlewood

Annual General Meeting Update 2021

Annual General Meeting Update 2021

Watch a new short film about what Cambridge Past, Present & Future achieved in 2020-21 Read more

Published: 10th November, 2021

Updated: 25th February, 2022

Author: Rachel French

A Green Recovery for Cambridge

A Green Recovery for Cambridge

Nature in Cambridge has received a boost thanks to a grant award of £248,300 from the Green Recovery Challenge Fund. The grant is to start the delivery of a Cambridge Nature Network which was launched in May. Read more

Published: 29th July, 2021

Updated: 22nd September, 2021

Author: Lena Payne

Blue Plaque unveiled for Elsie Widdowson

Blue Plaque unveiled for Elsie Widdowson

CambridgePPF unveils Blue Plaque for Elsie Widdowson, a much-loved pioneering nutrition scientist who was the mastermind behind wartime rationing in Britain. Read more

Published: 13th July, 2021

Author: James Littlewood

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: Rachel French

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: Rachel French

Wandlebury is a Picture - with Debbie Baxter

Wandlebury is a Picture - with Debbie Baxter

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Published: 28th May, 2019

Author: Rachel French

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: Rachel French

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

Read more

Published: 28th November, 2018

Author: Rachel French

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

Read more

Published: 5th October, 2018

Updated: 19th October, 2018

Author: Rachel French

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: Rachel French

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: Rachel French

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  • Autumn Wild Flowers in Wandlebury

    Autumn Wild Flowers in Wandlebury

    Tue 6th September, 10am – 12noon, Wandlebury Country Park. Free guided walk to learn how to identify wildflowers in autumn.

  • Wild Flowers of Coton

    Wild Flowers of Coton

    Wed 7 Sept, 10am – 12pm, Coton Countryside Reserve. Free guided walk to learn how to identify wildflowers in late summer.

  • Walk with a Warden at Wandlebury

    Walk with a Warden at Wandlebury

    Wed 21 Sept, 10am - 12pm A gentle guided walk around Wandlebury.

  • Hinxton Watermill Open Day

    Hinxton Watermill Open Day

    Sun 2 Oct, 2.30pm-5.00pm. See the mill in action, riverside walk and "Where's Ratty" game for children.

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    Visitor Information Wandlebury

    Find out about opening hours and onsite facilities

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    Things to see & do at Wandlebury

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  • Visitor Information Coton Countryside Reserve

    Visitor Information Coton Countryside Reserve

    Opening times, directions and facilities with map of walking trails

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    Image Gallery Wandlebury

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    Join as a member today to add your support to caring for local green spaces and heritage in Cambridge - park for free at Wandlebury all year.

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    South East Cambridge Busway

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