A weekend of fun and celebration was had by all attendees in Little Thetford this weekend to mark the achievements of their recent funding gain and hall improvements.

Interested in what happened? Find out here: hubs.ly/Q02xfm6w0

Cambridgeshire ACRE has appointed Hayley Neal as its new Chief Executive, replacing Kirsten Bennett who is leaving the organisation after 25 years. More info at hubs.ly/Q02wv7930
#CommunityAction #ACRENetwork #CambsACRE100

Lisa, one of our South Cambs Village Agents, visited Teversham Community Hub this week. With over 20 people attending last Tuesday, the Hub offers a host of activities and refreshments to get involved in.

If you're in and around Teversham next Tuesday, why not pop in?

The sun is out, which means it is time to conduct the Anglian Waterways scheme! In partnership with EnvAgencyAnglia, we trained an additional nine volunteers on Monday to help boaters use the Great Ouse locks. We will be keeping you updated as to how they get on this summer 😁.

Could you be one of our two new (p-t) Macmillan Village Agents? In this role, you'll provide help and support for people living with cancer in the Fenland area. If you'd like to find out more, please visit: hubs.ly/Q02vhL710

Really pleased to announce that we are working in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support to deliver a new three-year ‘Community Cancer Champions’ project in Fenland. All the information on this new project and some new job vacancies can be found at hubs.ly/Q02v7WMr0

Our Village Agent, Lisa, visited Western Colville Community Hub yesterday. Soup and bread enjoyed by all (although pictures can be deceiving... we promise!).

The Hub is open every Wednesday, 11am - 3pm.

#VillageAgent #CambsACRE #CommunityHubs #CommunityNetwork #Cambridgeshire

We've received a grant from The National Lottery Community Fund to support our #CommunityHubs project in #EastCambs . If you want to define ‘community spirit’, just visit one of these hubs! Grateful for all those who play the #NationalLottery - you help make a real difference in people’s lives.

Ever wondered what a #ruralexceptionsite looks like? This video from CHS Group shows a scheme at Newton, South Cambs, that we worked together to deliver. We've been able to extend our work building rural affordable homes thanks to funding from @Defra via ACRE

Staff and trustees at Cambridgeshire ACRE came together in Cambridge this week for an important away-day to discuss new ideas for the future strategy of the charity. Many new ideas were cultivated; you can read all about how they got on here: hubs.ly/Q02tkV1H0

We're holding a short online session next month, along with Plunkett UK, to explain to you how the community business model works and how your community can get involved with the various grants and support available.

Find out more here: hubs.ly/Q02sT3_00

There has been a £5 million uplift in the #PlatinumJubilee Fund. ACRE has welcomed this announcement, highlighting how the funds will improve the overall accessibility of #VillageHalls .

Find out more about the Platinum Jubilee Fund here: hubs.ly/Q02sxKyg0

Are you looking for a community facility to host an event or activity? We've got you covered. Click through to our website to read how: hubs.ly/Q02spCpP0

We're thrilled to welcome Gary Roffey to Cambridgeshire ACRE 🎉.

As our new Rural Housing Enabler, Gary brings a wealth of experience and passion for housing, but also community development. Join us in giving Gary a warm welcome as he embarks on this new journey with us 🏘️.

The Cambridgeshire Deaf Association are providing drop-in sessions relating to hearing-aid maintenance. Please refer to the image below for your nearest location. Sharing of this post would also be appreciated.

The South Cambridgeshire District Council Zero Carbon Communities Grant has officially opened, with applications invited from Parish Councils and Community Groups in #SouthCambridgeshire only.

Find out more about the grant here: hubs.ly/Q02rFTS60

Did you know there was a Mobile Food Hub at Willingham? Every Friday, 1pm-2pm, the Food Hub provides free and cut-price food to anyone that would like to access it, and also redistributes food that would otherwise be going to waste. Details of where to find the Hub are below.

A reminder that the Willingham Community Hub will continue to stay open during Easter Monday (1 April) and Early May Bank Holiday (6 May).

Please ensure you check when your local Hub is open during such holidays: hubs.ly/Q02r1fqj0

Exciting news! The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Shared Ambition initiative is live. Join us in shaping the future of our region together. Visit hubs.ly/Q02qJ8xR0 to learn more or get involved. #SharedAmbition #CambsPboro

We want to ensure everyone is celebrating their success if they are #GoingGreen ; social media is a great tool for promoting your environmental achievements.

Make sure you tag Cambridgeshire ACRE and ACRE in your #GoGreen posts - we enjoy seeing them all 😊🌳.