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Blue Plaque for George Brewster

Blue Plaque for George Brewster

George Brewster who died aged 11 was the last climbing boy whose death bought about a change in the law Read more

Published: 28th February, 2025

Author: Louise Palmer

CPPF takes on the management of Grantchester Meadows

CPPF takes on the management of Grantchester Meadows

King’s College Cambridge and Cambridge Past, Present & Future will work together to help maintain and improve one of Cambridge’s iconic green spaces. Read more

Published: 17th February, 2025

Author: Louise Palmer

National Nest Box Week 2025

National Nest Box Week 2025

Its National Nest box week 14-21 Feb 2025 and over the next couple of weeks, Wardens and Volunteers at Wandlebury Country Park will be undertaking the annual bird nest box inspections around the park. Plus the wardens tips for how to hang your own nest box Read more

Published: 3rd February, 2025

Author: Louise Palmer

CambridgePPF Begins Challenge to Controversial Bus Road Plans

CambridgePPF Begins Challenge to Controversial Bus Road Plans

Communities Launch Challenge Against Controversial Bus Road Plans Read more

Published: 3rd January, 2025

Updated: 6th January, 2025

Author: Louise Palmer

Richarda Morrow-Tait

Richarda Morrow-Tait

A Blue Plaque has been unveiled as a tribute to the extraordinary life of Richarda Morrow-Tait (1923-1982), the pioneering aviator who etched her name in history as the first woman to fly around the world. Read more

Published: 20th August, 2024

Updated: 16th November, 2024

Author: Louise Palmer

Black Mulberry for Wandlebury's 70th Anniversary

Black Mulberry for Wandlebury's 70th Anniversary

To mark the occasion of the Wandlebury Country Park 70th birthday Lord Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire Julie Spence paid Wandlebury a visit and planted a Black Mulberry tree in our orchard. Read more

Published: 20th July, 2024

Author: Louise Palmer

Rediscovering the  Art of Scything:

Rediscovering the  Art of Scything:

Rediscovering the  Art of Scything: A Timeless Tradition for Modern Times - and a solution to all that grass after No Mow May! Read more

Published: 15th July, 2024

Author: Louise Palmer

Cambridge Nature Festival Update

Cambridge Nature Festival Update

Cambridge Nature Festival runs until 30th June and has seen over 150 Nature events across the city and surrounding area. Read more

Published: 17th June, 2024

Author: Louise Palmer

70 Years of Wandlebury Country Park!

70 Years of Wandlebury Country Park!

Wandlebury Country Park is Celebrating 70 years. In April 1954 Cambridge PPF acquired the Wandlebury Estate Read more

Published: 18th April, 2024

Updated: 22nd April, 2024

Author: Louise Palmer

Digging up the Past at Wandlebury

Digging up the Past at Wandlebury

Fun for all the family at our archaeology open days with teams from the Department of Archaeology, University of Cambridge and Cambridge Archaeological Unit Read more

Published: 12th April, 2024

Updated: 18th April, 2024

Author: Louise Palmer

Shelford Women’s Rugby Team Swap Kicking Tees for Trees

Shelford Women’s Rugby Team Swap Kicking Tees for Trees

A sunny January day saw Shelford Women’s Rugby team volunteer at Wandlebury Country Park Read more

Published: 4th February, 2024

Updated: 12th February, 2024

Author: Louise Palmer

River Cam CAN Project launched

River Cam CAN Project launched

A new climate and nature project aims to engage and support communities near the River Cam to work on initiatives that will benefit them and the environment. Read more

Published: 14th September, 2023

Updated: 14th January, 2025

Author: Camila Iturra

What's next for Cambridge PPF?

What's next for Cambridge PPF?

Find out how Cambridge PPF is planning to protect the beauty of Cambridge and its environment. Read more

Published: 17th July, 2023

Updated: 19th December, 2023

Author: Camila Iturra

UK's oldest windmill open to visitors again

UK's oldest windmill open to visitors again

The UK’s oldest windmill has been officially reopened following three years of restoration work to save it from collapse. Read more

Published: 20th April, 2023

Updated: 17th October, 2023

Author: Camila Iturra

New sponsor illuminates our charitable work

New sponsor illuminates our charitable work

Read about how corporate volunteering is supporting our work and giving employees a chance to learn new skills. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2023

Updated: 8th September, 2023

Author: Camila Iturra

New cows arrive at Wandlebury

New cows arrive at Wandlebury

Read all about the new herd of Belted Galloway cattle. Read more

Published: 16th February, 2023

Updated: 17th February, 2023

Author: Camila Iturra

Choose CPPF as your local Co-op cause

Choose CPPF as your local Co-op cause

Help us raise funds to care for woodland by choosing us as your local Co-op cause Read more

Published: 4th January, 2023

Updated: 22nd May, 2023

Author: Camila Iturra

Country Park launches off-road mobility scooter

Country Park launches off-road mobility scooter

A new mobility scooter is available for people to explore Wandlebury Country Park. The scooter is available free for anyone who wants to enjoy the park but might need some help to do so. Read more

Published: 10th November, 2022

Updated: 18th November, 2022

Author: James Littlewood

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Published: 16th June, 2022

Updated: 19th January, 2024

Author: Camila Iturra

Lost Meadows Opened

Lost Meadows Opened

Six acres of beautiful meadow are opened to the public at Coton Countryside Reserve. Project is helping to deliver the Cambridge Nature Network, which is a large-scale initiative to enable nature to recover in the Cambridge area. Read more

Published: 16th June, 2022

Author: James Littlewood

Cambridge Country Park Expands

Cambridge Country Park Expands

Wandlebury Country Park expands by 20%. New areas of the park are opened for people to enjoy. Part of efforts to help nature recover in Cambridge. Read more

Published: 16th June, 2022

Author: James Littlewood

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 October, 2022

Author: Camila Iturra

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

Updated: 19th July, 2022

Author: Camila Iturra

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

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    Blue Plaque for George Brewster

    George Brewster who died aged 11 was the last climbing boy whose death bought about a change in the law

  • Volunteer Opportunities

    Volunteer Opportunities

    We are looking to fill several long term volunteer roles. These are a fantastic opportunity to learn from our warden team

  • CPPF takes on the management of Grantchester Meadows

    CPPF takes on the management of Grantchester Meadows

    King’s College Cambridge and Cambridge Past, Present & Future will work together to help maintain and improve one of Cambridge’s iconic green spaces.

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    Visitor Information Wandlebury

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    Things to see & do at Wandlebury

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    Wandlebury Estate, Coton Countryside Reserve, Hinxton Watermill, Bourn Windmill

  • Visitor Information Coton Countryside Reserve

    Visitor Information Coton Countryside Reserve

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    History of Wandlebury

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    Parties & Celebrations

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    Children and Families

    Wandlebury Estate, Coton Countryside Reserve, Hinxton Watermill, Bourn Windmill, Leper Chapel

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    Image Gallery Wandlebury

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    South East Cambridge Busway

    Help protect the Cambridge countryside and let decision-makers know what you think

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    Visitor Information Leper Chapel

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