
Volunteer Work Parties 2026
The new season of volunteer work partes has started – this year we will be rotating at Wandlebury, Grantchester and Coton.

The new season of volunteer work partes has started – this year we will be rotating at Wandlebury, Grantchester and Coton.

Plans for around 4,000 homes between Cambridge and Great Shelford are going out to public consultation in October. The land is currently Green Belt and has not been allocated for development. Learn about the proposal and how you can have your say.

Last chance to visit the mill in 2026 – and enjoy a home made tea in the village hall.

Following approval of the Cambourne to Cambridge busway, CPPF sets out its concerns and its commitment to scrutinising the scheme’s design and delivery.

A welcoming village hall, greener student homes and a building given a new purpose. Our planning officer explores local examples of thoughtful development, and asks what they can teach us about Cambridge’s future.

Arm employees’ volunteering marks our third year working with Arm as a corporate partner, combining financial support with practical action for local nature.

Rain gardens, restored riverbanks and thousands of people making a difference. As River Cam CAN concludes, we celebrate what the partnership we led has achieved for Cambridge’s nature and communities.

More than 670 people shared their views on Grantchester Meadows. Discover what they value and how the feedback will help inform future management.

Discover how CPPF is developing outdoor learning at Wandlebury and find out how you can help more local schools access its education programme.

A centuries-old proclamation, medieval characters, living history, traditional crafts, music and storytelling return to the Leper Chapel for Stourbridge Fair on Saturday 5 September.

We’ve recently welcomed nine Belted Galloway cattle to Grantchester Meadows, where they are helping us manage and improve the grassland.

Hot, dry conditions have created a heightened wildfire risk. To help protect wildlife, habitats and neighbouring communities, all fires and barbecues are prohibited across our sites until 31 August, when the situation will be reviewed.

Making or updating your Will is one of the most thoughtful things you can do for your loved ones. Discover five key things to consider, including how even a small charitable gift can help protect Cambridge for generations to come.

Visitors to Grantchester Meadows may have spotted new tree guards. Discover how a new willow and black poplar planting project is creating the next generation of riverside trees.

A generous gift in memory of Andrew Perry has funded a second mobility scooter for Wandlebury, helping more people explore the park’s woodland trails and beautiful landscapes. It’s a lasting tribute to Andrew’s love of the outdoors, ensuring others can continue creating special memories in nature for years to come.

In 1949, a room-sized computer in Cambridge transformed science, technology and the future of computing. A new Blue Plaque celebrates the remarkable legacy of EDSAC.

Meet Mike Hakata, the new Chief Executive of Cambridge Past, Present & Future, and discover what drew him to the charity and its mission to protect the places we love.

As he prepares to leave CPPF after nine and a half years, CEO James Littlewood reflects on a decade of conservation, growth, challenges and achievement.
