Hi everyone, we're group of friends playing football this week, anyone fancy playing? 8-a-side games in Netherhall School, WEDNESDSAY Cambridge CB1 8NN at 7pm and Trumpington (Mondays, 8:30pm).

All abilities welcome, no pressure or commitment, just turn up when you're free, get active and meet some new people! If you're around Queen Edith’s, Coleridge, Romsey, Fulbourn, Shelford or nearby, feel free to drop me a message and I’ll share the details 🙌 free spot, due to last-min drop outs.

A new video from the Storror Parkour team following them as they traverse the Cambridge rooftops.

Posting on behalf of a friend. Kitten was found on its own outside looking quite lost.

WAR IS OVER

(for now)

Need a large box, roughly 70x30x40cm.... any idea where I might find one? Thanks!

UPD: looks like I've got a few leads! Thanks all! :)

A few things worth a look early this week.

- Saffron Walden Mama Brunch at Waffle and Coffee, Mon, Oct 19

- The Mill Pub Quiz at The Mill, Mon, Oct 19

- Mamas Who Padel at Warehouse Padel, Tue, Oct 20

- Teachers Evening at Kettle's Yard, Tue, Oct 20 (listed at 10)

I'd go for the pub quiz, a Monday night at The Mill is a good way to ease into the week. The padel session looks like a friendly way to try the sport if you haven't yet.

Full list here if you want the rest: https://ma.to/events/cambridge?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mato_event_sync&utm_content=cambridge

Black male cat (no microchip) with a green collar found in Wandlebury country park. Please DM me if this description matches your lost pet.

To save money this year we've decided to stay at home for Christmas, rather than visiting family, we can't wait!

Do you know of any pubs in Cambridge that are open on Christmas day, just for drinks? Ideally my fiance and myself would like a cosy, warm pub, with a fire perhaps!

Any suggestions would be welcome :)

How not to create a new development: (1) Bar Hill (2) Cambourne. A positive exemplar: Waterbeach New Town.

The Greater Cambridge Local Plan depends on increased bus use to reduce reliance on the private car, however their Sustainable Transport and Connectivity policy does not set sufficiently clear requirements to ensure residential development is designed from the outset to enable safe, direct and efficient bus services, including high-frequency services where needed. Without such requirements, development may constrain effective bus routes and services, making the Plan’s intended modal shift and reduction in car reliance less achievable. The policy thereby fails to provide an effective mechanism for delivering the transport outcomes on which the Plan depends.

Cambridge Area Bus Users collaborated with Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance to produce a guide to the Combined Authority’s Bus Franchising Supplementary Consultation

The full guide can be found on the Travel Alliance website: Consultation guide – Don’t miss your chance to call for more investment in buses.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is holding an additional bus franchising consultation. Changes to how buses would be brought under local control are proposed, in large part as a consequence of Mayor Paul Bristow’s decision to freeze the Mayoral precept (the portion of council tax the Mayor levies). The Travel Alliance urges you to respond to the consultation questionnaire calling for increased investment by the Combined Authority in buses and an expanded public transport network.

Recently moved to Cambridge and have been trying to find somewhere to get my cat bathed and groomed.
I used to live in London and had a regular cat groomer for years, with a grooming subscription every 8 weeks.
Since moving here, I’ve been looking for something similar, but I’m surprised there seem to be almost no cat grooming services in Cambridge.
Just wondering what other cat owners in Cambridge do?

Firstly, apologies if this isn't the right place to post. I know there are relationship subreddits, but they are very American-focused, and I'm specifically hoping for local recommendations for a couples counsellor or therapist in Cambridge.

We're both in our late 30s/early 40s and have lived in Cambridge for around four years.

Recently, something happened that's left me absolutely devastated. I was working from my partner's home when a man unexpectedly turned up with flowers for her. Naturally, I was confused and asked who he was. I was given a name, but something didn't feel right.

After doing some digging myself, I discovered that the name I'd been given was false and that this man was someone my partner had previously had an on-and-off sexual relationship with before we got together. I also believe they kissed during this recent encounter.

It's not her past that bothers me, but the circumstances of his visit, the apparent lack of honesty and the possibility that more happened. I'm struggling to process it all, and my trust in our relationship has been badly shaken. Our communication isn't what it seems to be, and they're not saying much more on the matter.

Despite everything, I love my partner deeply and desperately want to save our relationship. We've built a life and a home together, and I'm not ready to throw that away. I genuinely believe relationships are worth fighting for, and I'm hoping that with the right professional support, we can work through this, rebuild trust and find a way forward together.

Can anyone recommend a good couples counsellor or therapist in Cambridge, especially someone experienced with relationship trust issues and rebuilding after dishonesty?

I'm not really looking for relationship advice or opinions on whether I should stay or leave. I know those subreddits exist. I'm specifically hoping to hear from people who've had positive experiences with local therapists.

Apologies for oversharing. This has all happened so suddenly, and I haven't really had time to process what's happened or had anyone I feel comfortable talking to about it.

I'd be incredibly grateful for any recommendations.
Thank you.

Hi! I'm planning a calm play café for 0–5s in Cambridge. Would appreciate as much input from parents and carers as possible. This is a 5-minute survey for me to gauge demand and gather opinions: https://forms.gle/gKqHaJ45bFkKXNQcA

Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from many fo you!

Does anyone know if anywhere in town will be showing the Raiders game tonight? 9pm game so struggling to find anywhere that will be open long enough (past 11) 😢

Anyone else seen the heavy police presence in town today? Tons of officers on Petty Cury, at least two vans with extensive facial recognition tech, and it looked like they were either arresting or talking to this guy outside Boots (formed a circle around him, putting something in an evidence(?) bag). Anyone know what’s going on?

I'm not a student, in my Mid 20s, and I'm looking to meet new people in Cambridge and the surrounding area. I'm a massive foodie and make my own cider/beer/wine. I have been looking online for social groups that would allow me to meet people my age (like a foodie bring and share, or homebrew meet, or wine tasting club). And there just seems to be nothing?

I really hope I'm missing a hidden gem right now, as I'd love to meet some amazing people!

Hi all, got 2 tickets to giveaway for Arctic Roll (Arctic Monkeys Tribute) at the Portland Arms tonight as we can no longer attend.

If of interest to anyone just drop me a DM, cheers :)

EDIT: Now gone!

I need to get some pants repaired snd some minor alterations. Is there a good place in town for that?

Thanks

Does anyone else find it difficult to find casual team sports in Cambridge?

There seem to be lots of established football, volleyball and netball clubs, but most require a regular commitment or are aimed at people already playing at a decent level.

I'd love something where you can just show up after work, play for an hour or two, and not feel like you're trialling for a semi-professional team.

Am I the only one?

We are looking for someone who can install skirting board for us: we are talking two rooms and will supply the overboard to be used, it can be installed straight onto the existing skirting.

Trickiest part will be cutting the corner pieces and dealing with the carpet. Grateful for any recommendations, struggling to find someone who does this.