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A shared space, a shared purpose: Reflections from Haddenham Social Hub – a blog

22 May 2025

In this new blog, Head of Business Services, Alison, reflects on her recent visit to the Haddenham Social Hub, one of the 39 Community Hubs that Cambridgeshire ACRE facilitates across East Cambridgeshire, Fenland and South Cambridgeshire.

Dementia Action Week – a personal story

19 May 2025

This Dementia Action Week, Julia Martos, a regular at our community hub at Grantchester in South Cambridgeshire, talks about her personal experience of dementia.

South Cambridgeshire Community Facilities Study 2025 published

6 May 2025

South Cambridgeshire District Council commissionned Cambridgeshire ACRE to undertake a study which audited community facilities across the district regarding the quantity, quality and accessibility of existing provision, and identified needs for new or improved facilities in the district.

Time for a cuppa: brewing connection one mug at a time

30 April 2025

Read our Chief Executive's personal blog written especially for Time for a Cuppa Week.

The road ahead – what the NCVO’s latest report means for rural charities like ours

28 April 2025

The Road Ahead report from NCVO is a powerful reminder that we need strong foundations, flexible thinking and a clear sense of purpose to continue making a difference in the communities we serve.

Meet our new Chair – introducing David Olney

28 April 2025

We're delighted to introduce David Olney, the new Chair of Cambridgeshire ACRE.

Carers Connect Hub online community launches

25 April 2025

Cambridgeshire ACRE launches new Carers Connect Hub, a new online support community for unpaid carers in Fenland.

Minister of State visits Newton to learn about Rural Affordable Housing

28 March 2025

Cambridgeshire ACRE welcomed Daniel Zeichner MP, Minister of State for Defra, for a visit to the Rural Exception Site in Newton, South Cambridgeshire.

£8.6 million: The hidden value of village hall volunteers in Cambridgeshire

27 March 2025

Cambridgeshire ACRE has revealed the staggering financial contribution of volunteer trustees who dedicate their time to keeping local village halls running.

Celebrating rural community spaces: Minister presents Platinum Jubilee plaques at Duxford event

27 March 2025

Cambridgeshire ACRE welcomed Daniel Zeichner MP, Minister of State for Defra, for afternoon tea at Duxford Community Centre as part of National Village Halls Week 2025.

£2 billion new investment to support biggest boost in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation

27 March 2025

£2 billion injection of investment for affordable homes to deliver the Prime Minister’s Plan for Change.

Staff Blog: Neonics – Why Are We Pre-Treating Our Pets With This Neurotoxin?

25 March 2025

Our New Life on the Old West Natural Heritage and Communities…

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A shared space, a shared purpose: Reflections from Haddenham Social Hub – a blog

Dementia Action Week – a personal story

South Cambridgeshire Community Facilities Study 2025 published

Time for a cuppa: brewing connection one mug at a time

The road ahead – what the NCVO’s latest report means for rural charities like ours

Meet our new Chair – introducing David Olney

Carers Connect Hub online community launches

Minister of State visits Newton to learn about Rural Affordable Housing

£8.6 million: The hidden value of village hall volunteers in Cambridgeshire

Celebrating rural community spaces: Minister presents Platinum Jubilee plaques at Duxford event

£2 billion new investment to support biggest boost in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation

Staff Blog: Neonics – Why Are We Pre-Treating Our Pets With This Neurotoxin?

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