Events

We run events, meetings and webinars to help your community achieve its ambitions. Join us to learn, meet other community organisations and experts who can help, as well as to share ideas and find out what works.

Futureproof your community building through fundraising – practical advice and proven approaches to help your community building attract funding | Online Training Event

Discover practical fundraising approaches for community buildings. This workshop will help trustees, volunteers and staff build a compelling case for support, explore diverse funding opportunities and create a sustainable fundraising strategy for the future.

10 November 2026

10:00 - 11:30

Online via Teams

Book event

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Building a better village hall website | Online Training Event

Learn how to create or refresh a village hall website that is clear, accessible and manageable for volunteers. This online workshop covers content planning, common pitfalls and practical ways to keep your community website useful and up to date.

17 November 2026

13:00 - 14:00

Online via MS Teams

Book event

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Future Rural Cambridgeshire: exploring the future of rural communities across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | A Staying Connected Event

Help shape the future of rural Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Join this free, interactive workshop to share what matters to your community, explore local priorities and influence Cambridgeshire ACRE’s future work.

17 November 2026

17:00 - 18:00

Online via Teams

Book event

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How Highways prioritises and responds: understanding decisions, maintenance and reporting | A Staying Connected Event

How does Cambridgeshire Highways decide what gets repaired, when work is carried out and how issues are prioritised? This session will explain how the service assesses and responds to reports of potholes, drainage issues, road safety concerns and other highway problems. Participants will gain a better understanding of processes, timescales and how parish councils can work effectively with the Highways team.

2 December 2026

17:00 - 18:00

Online via Teams

Book event

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Creative coffee morning for people affected by cancer

Join a free cancer art and coffee morning in March for people affected by cancer, including family members, friends and carers. Enjoy a beginner-friendly art session, refreshments and information from Macmillan Village Agents.

17 December 2026

10:00 - 12:00

St Wendreda’s Church Hall, Church Road, March, PE15 9PY

Book event

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Huntingdonshire District Forum | In-person networking event for community building representatives

Join trustees, committee members and volunteers from community buildings across Huntingdonshire to share experiences, tackle volunteer challenges and explore effective ways to support volunteers, share responsibilities and build a positive organisational culture.

14 January 2027

14:00 - 16:00

Fen Drayton Village Hall, Cootes Lane, Fen Drayton, Cambridge, CB24 4SL

Book event

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Fenland District Forum | In-person networking event for community building representatives

Join trustees and volunteers from community buildings across Fenland to explore effective volunteer and trustee recruitment, share successful approaches and create welcoming opportunities for new committee members. Build local connections and discover practical solutions to common recruitment challenges.

20 January 2027

10:00 - 12:00

Wisbech St Mary Community Centre, Beechings Close, Wisbech St Mary, Wisbech, PE13 4SS

Book event

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South Cambridgeshire District Forum | In-person networking event for community building representatives

Join trustees and volunteers from community buildings across South Cambridgeshire to explore low-cost village hall marketing, increase local visibility and strengthen your online presence. Share successful ideas, learn from others and leave with practical actions to help grow bookings and community engagement.

29 January 2027

10:00 - 13:00

Comberton Village Hall, Green End, Comberton, Cambridge, CB23 7DY

Book event

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Membership

Our members have access to a professional advice service, one-to-one support and access to resources. By being a member you support the work of Cambridgeshire ACRE and help us support your community.

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