If you would like us to publicise your environmental or sustainability event, please email the Sustainable City team at sustainablecity@cambridge.gov.uk.
Events for Fairtrade Fortnight
Please visit Fair Trade Fortnight for general information about the fortnight. The following events are taking place in Cambridge:
'Let's Talk Fairtrade'
The following talks will be held with Diana, a pineapple producer from Ghana. Both events are free and all are welcome:
- Tuesday 23 February, 1pm at Emmanuel United Reformed Church, Trumpington Street (opposite Pembroke College)
- Wednesday 24 February, 7:30pm at King's College, Keynes Hall.
Fairtrade exhibition
An exhibition celebrating 30 years of Traidcraft and Fair Trade Big Brew:
- 23 February to 5 March, Tuesday to Friday, 10:30am - 3pm at the Fare Shares Cafe, Emmanuel United Reformed Church, Trumpington Street.
Regular events with Transition Cambridge
Transition Cambridge offers many regular and special events throughout the year to raise awareness of the issues around peak oil and climate change.
For more details about how you can get involved in their various groups and activities, including the Transition Cafe, Food Group, Knitting Circle and Skills Share Group, visit the Transition Cambridge website.
Tuesday Conservation Group
Working in partnership with City Greenways Project Officer Iain Webb, a variety of tasks are carried out on a number of sites across the city including local nature reserves and green corridors.
A full programme can be obtained at the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Peterborough Wildlife Trust website.
Remember to:
- bring a packed lunch
- wear old clothes, strong shoes and bring waterproofs
- be ready to start at 9.30am
- make sure your tetanus innoculation is up-to-date.
All tools and necessary training is provided, as are tea and biscuits.
For more details please telephone City Greenways Project Officer Iain Webb on 01954 713500.
Events at Wandlebury Country Park
Wandlebury Country Park is located in the Gog Magog hills south of Cambridge.
Volunteer work parties
Third Saturday of every month, 10.30am – 3:30pm.
Help the rangers with conservation tasks around the park.
Meet at the main notice board in the visitor car park.
Telephone Head Ranger Jon Gibbs on 01223 248706.
Walk your way to health
Thursday mornings, 10am.
The walks are suitable for anyone interested in walking or who wants to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
All ages and abilities welcome. 30 – 60 minutes. Meet in the main visitor car park. £2 parking fee for non-members of Cambridge Past, Present & Future.
