Outdoor Mini Retreats at Wandlebury this March: Fri 13 & Sun 22 (10am–12pm). A calm, guided woodland reset with gentle walking + simple nature-based practices. Support the park: https://cambridgeppf.org/join-us-page/
Holiday Bushcraft at Wandlebury (ages 5–14), 30 Mar–2 Apr, 8.30am–4pm. Fire lighting, shelters, knots, whittling, wilderness cooking + woodland games. £48 per child/day. Book: http://www.wildthymeandembers.co.uk/holiday-bushcraft-club/
🐄 Where have the cows gone?
Our Belted Galloways have moved from Wandlebury to Coton Countryside Reserve & Barnwell Meadows, bringing conservation grazing into new landscapes.
🌿 Read more:
https://cambridgeppf.org/where-have-the-cows-gone/
#ConservationGrazing #CambridgePPF #Wandlebury
Volunteer Work Party at Wandlebury: Tue 10 March, 10.30am–1.30pm. Help care for habitats & wildlife with our wardens. Tools provided, 18+ only. Free but booking required. Support the park: https://cambridgeppf.org/join-us-page/
Legacy Lunch, Tue 3 March (12pm–2.30pm): join us for a complimentary lunch by the woodburning stove and learn about leaving a gift in your will, estate planning basics & common pitfalls. Reserve: development@cambridgeppf.org
Support us: https://cambridgeppf.org/join-us-page/
🏰 Leper Chapel Open Days March 2026
Open 1, 15, 22 and 29 March, 1.30pm to 4.30pm.
Step inside one of Cambridge’s oldest buildings and explore its medieval history. No booking needed. Donations welcome. Join us: https://cambridgeppf.org/join-us-page/
Volunteer Work Party at Coton Reserve: Tue 3 March, 10.30am–1.30pm. Help care for habitats & wildlife with our wardens. Tools provided, 18+ only. Free but booking required. Support us: https://cambridgeppf.org/join-us-page/
Tomorrow: Volunteer Work Party at Coton Reserve 🌿
Tue 24 Feb, 10:30–1:30, free, booking required.
Sign up: https://cambridgeppf.org/etn/volunteer-work-party-20/
#Volunteering #CotonReserve #MakeADifference
Step inside Cambridge’s Leper Chapel tomorrow! 🏛️
Open Day: Sunday 22 Feb, 1:30–3:30pm, with volunteer guide.
💚 Support our Charity Join us: https://cambridgeppf.org/join-us-page/
Volunteer with us at Coton Reserve 🌿
Tue 24 Feb, 10:30–1:30, help care for green spaces & wildlife with our wardens.
Free, booking required: https://cambridgeppf.org/etn/volunteer-work-party-20/
#Volunteering #CotonReserve #MakeADifference
Step inside Cambridge’s Leper Chapel this February!
Sunday 22nd Feb, 1:30–3:30pm to explore the Chapel and speak with a friendly volunteer about its fascinating history.
Support our work and enjoy free parking by becoming a member: https://cambridgeppf.org/join-us-page/
#LeperChapel
Shop at @coopuk? 💚
Choose Cambridge Past, Present & Future as your Local Community Fund cause and support local heritage every time you shop.
👉 https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/97161
#CoopLocalCommunityFund #Cambridge
Tomorrow: Volunteer Work Party at Wandlebury 🌿
Tue 17 Feb, 10:30–1:30, free, booking required.
Sign up: https://cambridgeppf.org/etn/volunteer-work-party-19/
#Volunteering #Wandlebury #MakeADifference
Pause your week with Calm Under the Canopy 🍃 Gentle woodland walks, mindfulness & café reflection at Wandlebury.
20 Feb 2026 | 3–4.30pm 20 Mar 2026 | 3–4.30pm
#NatureWellbeing #SlowDown
Tomorrow: Meet the Belted Galloway cows at Coton Reserve! 🐄
Mon 16 Feb, 10:30–12pm – gentle guided walk to see how cows support wildlife.
Free, suggested donation £3.
Book or just turn up: https://cambridgeppf.org/etn/meet-the-cows-5/
#MeetTheCows #CotonReserve #NatureWalks #Wildlife
Volunteer with us at Wandlebury 🌿
Tue 17 Feb, 10:30–1:30, help care for green spaces & wildlife with our wardens.
Free, booking required: https://cambridgeppf.org/etn/volunteer-work-party-19/
#Volunteering #Wandlebury #MakeADifference
The Saskia Ndour exhibition opens tomorrow!
Visit the Leper Chapel on Sat 14 & Sun 15 Feb, 12–5pm to enjoy contemporary artworks in a historic space.
Don’t forget: Chapel Open Day, 22 Feb, 1:30–3:30pm.
📘 Info: https://cambridgeppf.org/etn/art-exhibition-remembering-home/
Meet the Belted Galloway cows at Coton Reserve! 🐄
Mon 16 Feb, 10:30–12pm – gentle guided walk to learn how cows support our wildlife.
Free, suggested donation £3. Outdoor clothing & footwear recommended.
Book or just turn up: https://cambridgeppf.org/etn/meet-the-cows-5/
#MeetTheCows #CotonReserve
Discover art inside history! 🎨🏛️
Visit Saskia Ndour’s exhibition inside Cambridge’s Leper Chapel on Sat 14 & Sun 15 Feb, 12–5pm.
📘 https://cambridgeppf.org/etn/art-exhibition-remembering-home/
#LeperChapel #CambridgeHeritage #ArtExhibition #SaskiaNdour #HistoricBuildings #OpenDay #HistoryLovers
Looking for a half-term adventure? 🌿
Spot snowdrops, winter aconites, and early spring blooms at Wandlebury Country Park. Perfect for families, nature lovers, and gentle spring walks.
https://www.cambridgeppf.org/visit-wandlebury
Photo credit @creativeeye
#HalfTerm #Wandlebury @VisitSouthCambs
Half-term adventure alert! 🌲🔥
Holiday Bushcraft, 16–20 Feb, 8:30–4pm, ages 5–14. Learn fire lighting, shelter building & more!
Book: http://www.wildthymeandembers.co.uk/holiday-bushcraft-club/
Join CPPF: https://cambridgeppf.org/join-us-page/
#Bushcraft #ForestSchool #Wandlebury #KidsActivities
Step inside Cambridge’s Leper Chapel tomorrow! Sun 8 Feb, 1:30–3:30pm, with volunteer guide.
Art exhibition by Saskia Ndour: Sat 14 & Sun 15 Feb, 12–5pm.
💚 Join Us https://cambridgeppf.org/join-us-page/
📘 https://cambridgeppf.org/save-the-leper-chapel/
Missed Digging for Britain? Read our blog and catch up on BBC iPlayer, excavating at Wandlebury last summer.
https://cambridgeppf.org/a-remarkable-discovery-at-wandlebury/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002pl5g/digging-for-britain-series-13-5-medieval-murder-and-roman-pets
Image credit: CAU
Volunteer at Coton Reserve 🌿
Tue 10 Feb, 10:30–1:30pm, help care for green spaces & wildlife, learn new skills, meet others. Tools provided, just bring tough clothes & lunch.
Book your free place: https://cambridgeppf.org/etn/volunteer-work-party-18/
#Volunteer #CotonReserve #NatureConservation
⚱️ Cambridge students uncover a Viking-era burial pit at Wandlebury, with at least ten individuals, including a young man over 6’5” who survived ancient skull surgery.
📖 https://cambridgeppf.org/a-remarkable-discovery-at-wandlebury/
Image Credit: CAU
#Archaeology #Wandlebury
Cambridge archaeologists and students uncovered a burial pit with 10 individuals — possibly linked to a 9th-century battle or execution. https://www.arch.cam.ac.uk/news/cambridge-students-help-unearth-possible-viking-era-execution-pit-on-training-dig
Image: CAU
Outdoor Mini-Retreats at Wandlebury, 13 Feb, 10am –12pm. A calm morning of mindfulness, meditation and nature connection led by a Life Coach. £24 per session. Booking via email.
https://cambridgeppf.org/etn/outdoor-mini-retreat-15/
#OutdoorWellbeing #MindfulnessInNature
Are snowdrops arriving early at Wandlebury? 🌼 Peak season is early Feb & half-term. Discover winter aconites, hazel flowers, and hidden signs of spring on a winter walk at Wandlebury Country Park. Info: https://www.cambridgeppf.org/visit-wandlebury
#Wandlebury #VisitSouthCambs
Step inside Cambridge’s Leper Chapel tomorrow! 🏛️
Open Day: Sunday 1st, 1:30–3:30pm with volunteer guide.
Art exhibition by Saskia Ndour: Sat 14 & Sun 15 Feb, 12–5pm.
Info: https://cambridgeppf.org/save-the-leper-chapel/
#LeperChapel #CambridgeHeritage
⏰ Final chance! Local Plan consultation closes 5 pm today. Tell planners how Cambridge can grow while protecting green spaces and heritage.
Blog: https://cambridgeppf.org/can-cambridge-grow-without-losing-what-makes-it-special/
Comment: https://www.greatercambridgeplanning.org/local-plan
