River Cam CAN Project launched

Cambridge Past, Present & Future are delighted to announce the start of a new project to help nature and climate in Cambridge thanks to a £495,000 grant award from The National Lottery Community Fund’s Climate Action Fund. The River Cam…

What’s next for Cambridge PPF?

We all know about the effect that climate change is having on the environment and wildlife. Nature is in crisis and it requires bold action. As more of us have become aware of our responsibility to the planet, the rally…

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

In early 2021 the Government proposed further changes to the planning system which are designed to improve the attractiveness of new buildings but at the same time would also reduce local control over development. CambridgePPF supports the former but has…

UK’s oldest windmill open to visitors again

Cambridge Past, Present & Future are delighted to announce that the UK’s oldest windmill has been officially reopened following three years of restoration work to save it from collapse. Thanks to generous public support and funding awards from National Lottery…

Lost Meadows Opened

People in Cambridge can now enjoy an extra six acres of countryside. The “Lost Meadows” at Coton Countryside Reserve were opened to the public for the first time on 13 June 2022, to coincide with the Cambridge Nature Festival. The…

Cambridge Country Park Expands

People in Cambridge can now enjoy an extra 30 acres of wonderful countryside. An opening event took place on 26 May 2022 for two new expansions to Wandlebury Country Park, which is owned and cared for by local charity Cambridge…