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Celebrating Volunteers’ Week 2026

Community Wellbeing Manager Rachel Mason reflects on Volunteers' Week 2026 and celebrates the volunteers who help strengthen rural communities across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
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Carers Week 2026: “The Community Hub has been a lifeline”

During Carers Week 2026, Village Agent Kari Payne shares Barbara's story and highlights the support available for unpaid carers across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
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“It’s changed my life completely” – celebrating Dee during Volunteers’ Week

Read Dee’s powerful volunteering story and discover how Haddenham Community Hub helped rebuild confidence, connection and purpose after isolation.
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Could you help steer the future of rural Cambridgeshire?

Cambridgeshire ACRE is recruiting a Trustee & Treasurer to help guide the future of rural communities across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
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Four Cambridgeshire Village Halls Achieve National Hallmark Quality Standard

Four village halls across Cambridgeshire have achieved or renewed the nationally recognised Hallmark 1 Quality Standard following assessments completed during March and April. The awards recognise the dedication of local volunteers in maintaining safe, welcoming and well-managed community spaces at the heart of village life.
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From pilot to public infrastructure: why Community Hubs and Village Agents must be mainstreamed

Community Hubs and Village Agents are no longer pilot projects. This article sets out why they should be funded as core preventative infrastructure - and why short‑term grants undermine resilience, integration and value for money.
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Why our consultancy work starts with communities – and ends with impact

Cambridgeshire ACRE’s rural community consultancy turns local insight into practical action, helping organisations deliver evidence‑led decisions and lasting impact in rural communities.
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Community Building Governance & Policies

Strong governance helps community buildings run safely, confidently and sustainably. Discover practical trustee support, ready‑to‑use policy templates and the value of Cambridgeshire ACRE membership.
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Creative activities improve wellbeing

Engaging in creative activities like art, music and crafts can improve wellbeing, strengthen social connections and even support healthier ageing. Discover how community hubs across Cambridgeshire are making a difference.
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District forums for community buildings launch

Cambridgeshire ACRE is piloting district forums for trustees, staff and volunteers running village halls and community buildings. These free, informal meet‑ups offer local peer support, shared learning and practical discussion shaped by attendees.
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West Wratting Village Hall achieves Hallmark 1

West Wratting Village Hall has achieved Hallmark 1, recognising strong governance, volunteer leadership and long‑standing community stewardship under the Cambridgeshire ACRE Hallmark scheme.
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No more excuses on rural housing? What the evidence means for Cambridgeshire

New national evidence shows rural housing is not more expensive to manage. This article explores what the findings mean for affordable housing delivery in rural Cambridgeshire.
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