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No. 37 is a community house located in the Kings Hedges Ward, off Campkin Rd. The house is owned by City Homes North but managed on a day-to-day basis by the Kings Hedges Neighbourhood Partnership (KHNP) with support from the Neighbourhood Community Development team. The house is suitable for small ...
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Located in South Arbury, the centre is used by a range of groups including the North Cambridge Credit Union, the Arbury Neighbourhood Community Project, The Chinese Welfare Group and local residents groups. A range of activities are also organised through the Arbury NCProject. A meeting room is a...
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Abantu is a fair trade shop, stocking gifts, homeware and jewellery. The shop is based in converted stables next to a coffee shop. The 2007 products include some new lines from people tree, ethical babies and children clothing and soaps and body butters from Africa....
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ACE nursery runs as a parents' co-operative. It has been running since 1966 and welcomes up to 40 children from 2.5 to 5 years. Children of all backgrounds, national or religious, are given a warm welcome. ACE nursery places importance on children's development in the light of co-operation, mutu...
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An exciting new fair trade eco-friendly internet shop. Working directly with 8 producers in South Africa (township / farm / community projects) Cape Town and West Coast. Designing ... funky, contemporary, handmade, desirable fair trade - eco-friendly products that you really want!...
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A big family-run world foods shop that stocks organic and fair trade products, and also vegan supplies such as wholefoods, frozen and deli items....
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A vegetarian/vegan café donating all proceeds to charity (the Lesbian Association of India). Open every Friday from 11am to 11pm. Film screening 7pm. Serving vegetarian meals and drinks all day at low prices....
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Animal Rights Cambridge campaigns for the right of all animals to live free of human exploitation. Meetings take place at the Bath House at 8 p.m. on the fourth Monday of every month....
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Aptivate is an NGO working in IT for international development. It aims to provide access to information and communication facilities, such as internet access, in under-developed regions of the world. It also works with other NGOs and charities to implement IT projects. Aptivate takes on many Cam...
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This facility is run by local volunteers, all profits from hirings and activities goes back into the running of the centre. The following facilities are available for hire: Large hall with or without kitchen, small hall with kitchen, small separate meeting room. There is a fully licensed bar ideal f...
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Argyle Street Housing (ASH) Co-op is a housing cooperative; a democratically run Registered Social Landlord with a strong neighbourhood feel. The role of the landlord is taken on by its tenants (numbering around 85, in over 20 buildings), who each have an equal say in how things are run through mont...
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Arjuna Wholefoods is a 100% Vegetarian wholefood shop. Founded in 1970 it became a Workers’ Co-operative in 1976 and has been so ever since; it means the people who work there (ten, at present) make all the decisions as to the running to the business collectively as in effect they own the business...
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Jewellers selling Silver jewellery from India, Nepal, Thailand and Bali, all of which is fair trade. A member of BAFTS (British Association for Fair Trade Shops)....
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Artes Mundi are a member of BAFTS (British Association of Fair Trade Shops) and stock a wide range of fair trade gifts from many third world sources in Africa, Indonesia, India, South America and Asia. These include wooden handicrafts and animals, metal birds and animals ideal for the garden, mobile...
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Charity shop supporting a wide range of services for people with cancer and other life limiting illnesses....
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The Bharat Bhavan, also known as the Old Library, is the Cambridge Hindu Shrine, and hall of the Indian Culture & Community Association, and serves delicious vegan traditional Indian food on Wednesdays and Saturdays. It also has a hall for hire for events....
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A comprehensive listing of places to get your bike, or get your bike fixed. Part of the Cam Carts site. Note that Station Cycles (listed through this link) and City Cycle Hire (http://www.citycyclehire.com/ - unlisted) are two of the few places where it's possible to hire bikes for visitors....
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Sells second-hand clothing, shoes, books, dishes, toys with store profits going to the British Red Cross, the disaster-response organization whose stated motto is "caring for people in crisis." The store is staffed by volunteers and run by paid managers and donations of used good quality items are a...
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A new £1.2million youth and community centre between Kendal Way and Green End Road in East Chesterton. The centre has been developed over a number of years, and has come about through a community campaign for better facilities in the area. The multi-functional centre has developed a range of act...
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The Centre is located in the Kings Hedges ward, just off Kings Hedges Road. The centre is the focus of the Healthy living initiative in the Kings Hedges area and runs activities such as tiny tots discos, and taster sessions such as belly dancing, salsa, and events for seniors. The centre is also hom...
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Offers a wide range of exclusively organic produce from the farm and from many local suppliers, such as Coton orchard and Chilford vineyard....
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Burwell Community Print is a busy, efficient printing and print-finishing centre which offers a variety of printing and photocopying services at competitive rates. Burwell Community Print is a social training enterprise, a business that trades for a social purpose. It provides vocational training...
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Cam Sight is a charity, working with blind and partially sighted people within Cambridgeshire. Its vision is a society where visually impaired people enjoy the same rights and opportunities as other people and where no-one feels isolated or excluded due to losing their sight. Cam Sight strives to m...
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Cam-mind, the local branch of the charity Mind, supports people with mental health problems in a variety of ways, running groups, befriending schemes, events and more. It also offers opportunities for service users and others to volunteer....
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Camboaters is a vibrant and diverse boating community based in Cambridge, UK. In 2004, Camboaters Community Association (CCA) was formed to represent the rights of residential boaters on the River Cam and to tackle issues that impact on our community....
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The Cambridge Action Network (CAN) is a local bunch of mutually-supporting groups, projects and individuals who get together to take action on local / global justice issues, and share ideas, energy, info and resources. They organise by consensus, no-one is in charge, everyone is welcome to get invol...
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Information about allotments in and around Cambridge. Contains contact details if you want apply for a plot, and runs a campaign for more allotments....
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A group of revolutionary anarchists organising for an end to class society through social struggle, with the aims of achieving a sustainable, equal society based on economic democracy, community self-government and individual freedom....
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The Citizens Advice Bureau is a registered charity which aims to ensure that individuals do not suffer through lack of knowledge of their rights and responsibilities or of the services available to them or though an inability to express their needs effectively. Cambridge CAB offers free, confiden...
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Specialising in healthy, organic, natural-fibre clothing for babies and children, Cambridge Baby is a large web-shop run by a local Cambridge mum and dad. There's a wide range for cloth-nappy users too!...
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Cambridge Biodiesel manufactures and distributes biodiesel to the Cambridge area. Biodiesel is a carbon-neutral fuel, and can be used in standard diesel engines. They source Biodiesel from locally grown crops and recycled oil, avoiding deforestation abroad. Currently they distribute biodiesel based ...
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Cambridge Carbon Footprint is a small local voluntary group concerned with climate change. They help people discover their personal contribution to climate change by measuring their carbon footprint and offering advice on how to reduce it. They are available to run stalls and competitions for both a...
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Cambridge CitiVillage (Only Connect) is a new concept for living locally, combining four activities: a skills exchange system (LETS), a local consumers' association, a residents' information exchange, and a social network . Cambridge CitiVillage emphasises the importance of people actually meeting, ...
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In a nutshell The Foodbank is a straightforward system of collection, collation and distribution of basic food items to support people at times of crisis. The Foodbank collects a variety of tinned and dried foods through supermarkets, organisations, churches and individuals. The Foodbank excha...
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CCR is licensed by the Environment Agency as a waste carrier and helps companies to recycle personal computers, user terminals and systems, as well as printers. CCR tries to reuse materials whenever possible....
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This is a lovely way to spend your Sunday morning in the beautiful outdoors, helping to maintain nature areas in and around Cambridge! Each week CCV performs conservation tasks at different outdoor sites. To join the group, just meet up on any given Sunday at 10am on the lay-by next to the publi...
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A copy centre with a conscience! Cambridge Copy Studio buys printing machines made out of recycled plastic; they've customised a bike to carry architectural drawings to reduce their van use; they use recycled or sustainably managed paper; their ink is reasonably biodegradable; and the packaging they...
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CCVS is a voluntary organisation that provides representation, information, advice, training and other support services to local voluntary organisations, community groups and charities. Meeting room hire, advice on fundraising and fundraising searches are available. They also produce CVS Community ...
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A volunteer-run savings and loans organisation, providing a friendly service for people who live and work in Cambridge. Members can apply for loans up to twice their savings after they have been saving for 13 weeks....
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An organisation of volunteers campaigning for the rights of cyclists and promoting cycling in and around Cambridge. They lobby for better and more convenient conditions for cycling, safer roads, and more people on bikes. Members receive a newsletter six times a year, with campaign news, photos, e...
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CEFC provides racial equality services to individuals and groups in Cambridge and the local area. They represent individuals who have experienced racial discrimination in employment or have been a victim of racial harassment. Their aim is to provide a service that will help people from different eth...
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A cooperative of 20+ local producers that sells seasonal food direct to the public through this shop located just opposite the Catholic Church. All food can be traced back to its supplier, and new producers are welcomed. The outlet stocks organic bread, and fruit, veg and flowers grown without pesti...
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Freecycle is an email / web-based way for getting rid of and collecting unwanted items, for free! The local group has thousands of members who offer hundreds of free items weekly. Members post items they no longer want on the website / mailing list, and anyone interested can contact them. All member...
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Challenging environmentally damaging activities and policies by promoting sustainable alternatives, both nationally and in the Cambridgeshire region....
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Cambridge Gaza Solidarity is a group that grew out of the 2009 occupation of the Cambridge University Law Faculty in protest at the Israeli state's attack on Gaza. Over one hundred students initiated the sit in which continued for six days, during which hundreds more students expressed their support...
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Meeting first Tuesday of every month at The Tram Depot. Local and wider afield campaigning. In the process of setting up a skill share workshop. Raising awareness. Stalls. Non-violent direct action training. Fun stuff....
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The Cambridge Hub is a student-run network, with over thirty five member groups, that aims to coordinate and raise the profile of charitable, ethical, campaigning and volunteering activities in Cambridge University. Through our website, weekly email bulletins and social networking events, we connect...
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A local, open group which holds monthly talks, presentations and discussions on issues such as relationships, animal rights, euthanasia or similar, as well as hosting guest speakers. Talks are usually held at the Friends Meeting House. There are informal social meetings at the Free Press Pub on the ...
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Offers information and advice for people with low-incomes, in the areas of welfare benefits, employment, debt, immigration and housing. Appointments can be arranged via phone, letter or email, and home visits can be arranged for people who are housebound. CIAC will also get interpreters for clie...
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A fully constituted street community group led by homeless, ex-homeless and vulnerably housed people, working to represent homeless people and provide information and services. Regular meetings and activities....
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We haven't gone into detail describing individual market stalls, however basically the local market is a great (and usually cheap!) way to support small local businesses, including crafts and gifts, second hand bikes and repairs, fair trade goods, and fruit and veg stalls regularly stocking local pr...
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Cambridge Matters is the City Council's magazine all about environmental issues in Cambridge. The magazine is delivered free to households in the city four times a year, and features regular sections on recycling, energy, street-level issues and community projects. The magazine also has a blog which...
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This group carries out voluntary outdoor conservation work at local National Trust properties. Tasks include tree thinning, coppicing, erecting fencing, and repairing footpaths. They also provide stewards for event days and organise other social events. Free shared transport can be arranged if neces...
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Provides free public access to the internet and email. Also offers free tutorials on using the internet. Their website has three thousand links to websites which will be useful for people who live in Cambridge, including advice and support sites....
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We are a group of volunteers who support Oxfam by campaigning and fundraising. We campaign against poverty, taking on a wide variety of issues such as health and education, climate change, arms control and trade....
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The Cambridge Preservation Society looks after a number of places that are pleasant to visit around Cambridge, including Wandlebury Country Park, the Leper Chapel, and Coton Countryside Reserve (in progress). Wandlebury is located in the Gog Magog Hills, within easy cycling distance, and has a beaut...
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Cambridge City Council's interactive map of recycling collection points...
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SOFA (Shifts Offered Furniture Around!) is a not-for-profit voluntary group and registered charity that recycles good quality electrical appliances, furniture & household goods in Cambridge and the surrounding area. The organisation provides opportunities for individuals facing social and economic e...
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Anti-war organising group with weekly meetings....
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The Cambridge Student Green Belt Project is basically a student wing of the Cambridge Green Belt Project (listed in this guide/volunteering). The project's main goals are to promote conservation and to maintain local green spaces with the involvement of students and local people. At the moment stude...
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The 40 acres of landscaped gardens and glasshouses have been open to the public since 1846. The Botanic Garden is located just south of the city centre. This garden can be visited all year round and houses a collection of over 10,000 labelled plant species. All of these plants form interesting setti...
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Cambridge WDM is the local branch of the World Development Movement. They meet monthly (on the third Wednesday of the month at 19.45) to discuss issues of world poverty and debt, and campaign locally for economic justice for the world's poor....
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Women supporting women who are affected by domestic abuse. Confidential & free. Support and advice offered one to one, and in a group setting. Safe accommodation also available. A registered charity since 1977....
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Opened in 1982 to provide women with quality vocational training, support, guidance and recreational activities in a women only environment. A free crèche is available for centre users and there is also drop-in internet access....
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The Woodcraft Folk is a UK wide youth education organisation (and registered charity), designed to develop self confidence and activity in society with the aim of building a world based on equality, co-operation, friendship and peace. In term time young people meet at weekly group nights to play ...
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Cambridge105 is an independent community radio station featuring specialist music, community and arts programmes, all produced by the people of Cambridge for the people of Cambridge. It provides access to the media for those who may find it difficult to get their voices heard. The station broadca...
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A voluntary group, run by parents with no commercial interests, which works to: increase parents’ awareness of choice of nappies; increase the use of reusable nappies; encourage local hospitals and health care professionals to give information and advice about nappies to parents and expectant pare...
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This website, maintained by the Cambridgeshire County Council, is a convenient one-stop shop for public transport info....
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CamLets is a non monetary exchange scheme, that allows people to share and make use of their skills and time. Members list the services they offer in a directory, and use each other's services. All members get a 'Cam' chequebook for making payments in 'Cams'. Normally one hour's work is worth 10 cam...
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Anti-war organising group that also holds talks on other progressive issues. Usually meets monthly....
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CamShare is Cambridgeshire's online car share scheme. At the moment about 100 organisations and businesses participate to car sharing. It only takes a few minutes to register as a driver or passenger to help reduce the environmental impact of car travel, and maybe even meet some new people!...
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An informal group of vegans and vegetarians of all ages from the Cambridge area who meet up regularly for food, events, discussion and support. Regular meet-ups are every 2nd Saturday of the month, at the Rainbow Café, 10.30am - noon....
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A website run by Cambridge City Council, containing loads of information about ways to take action on environmental issues, including local recycling and safe waste disposal options....
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Providing free and confidential services for young people in Cambridge city, and South and East Cambridgeshire. Services include providing information on drugs; pregnancy testing; counselling; young carers support and advocacy; and speaking out on behalf of young people....
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CAT is Europe's leading Eco-Centre. The aim of this institution is to search for sustainable and ecologically minded technologies and life styles. They promote these ideas in order to help individuals and companies to change the impact that they have on the environment. CAT is not concerned with jus...
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The bank is working with investors, depositors and borrowers to create a sustainable, alternative finance market that complements the conventional banking system. It reaches those communities and organisations that commercial lenders can't or won't assist. Charity Bank offers some accounts with high...
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Citylife is an independent charitable organisation which amongst its other activities, provides affordable workspaces and office units for social and creative enterprises in Cambridge - currently on Newmarket Road, with a future move to North Cambridge planned at the time of writing. They raise fund...
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Cobs Bakery is a registered organic producer with the Bio-dynamic Agricultural Association. In order to keep food local and keep down food miles they get their supplies from local farmers and millers. They use 100% renewable electricity from Good Energy. Contains no additives, improvers or preservat...
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CycleStreets is a UK-wide cycle journey planner system, which lets you plan routes from A to B by bike. Planning a cycle journey gives you both the quietest and fastest routes. It is designed by cyclists, for cyclists, and caters for the needs of less both confident and less confident cyclists. ...
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Large wholefood cooperative and social firm, open Tue-Sat 9.00-17:20, Mon 9.00-16:00 Sells a wide variety of wholefoods, soaps and detergents, organic seeds, books, gluten and nut free food. Bulk discounts available. Large range of vegan foods. Small cafe area. Daily Bread's motto is "people...
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Established in 1971, Delta-T is a co-operative that specialises in instruments for environmental science. As a coop, Delta-T is owned and managed by the members who work within it. They aim to manufacture and sell instruments for use in work beneficial to the environment and directly related to huma...
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DHIVERSE is Cambridge's HIV and sexual health charity. Our aim is to empower and involve people living with HIV and to encourage better sexual health for everyone in the community, whilst tackling stigma and discrimination. Activities include peer support projects, counselling, welfare advice, em...
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Cambridge Dial-a-Ride is a registered charity that provides a door-to-door minibus service for anyone unable to use conventional public transport due to mobility difficulties. The service currently operates Monday to Friday and current membership costs ten pounds per year. Vehicles are also availabl...
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Disability Cambridgeshire (formerly Directions Plus) is an advice and information service for disabled people and/or older people and their carers. It serves people of all ages in Cambridgeshire. For over ten years, Disability Cambridgeshire has helped to maintain and improve the quality of life ...
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EAFL is a non-profit cooperative, promoting a more sustainable and localised food system across the East of England. They provide information about local food, sustainability and related issues such as the global economy, population growth, oil and climate change. They also do related projects with ...
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Energy provider that puts all its profits into building its own stock of renewable energy resources. Actively looking for landowners to house wind turbines!...
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This community shop sells furniture and household goods, refurbished by formerly homeless men and women. Emmaus gives people a chance to work full-time in a supportive, community environment. The shop offers items such as furniture; cookers, fridges, washing machines and other electrical goods; br...
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Group of people interested in starting an eco-friendly co-housing project for Cambridge. Co-housing generally means a community of people who have decided to live in the same neighbourhood and share some resources, such as services and some communal buildings....
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Fare Shares Cafe started in 1999 as a partnership between Cambridgeshire Mencap and Emmanuel United Reformed Church. It is mainly run by volunteers, some of whom are people with learning disabilities. Volunteers prepare the home-made food, set the tables and do the cleaning. Whenever possible fairly...
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Provides information about and organises local farmers markets, currently held in Burwell, Shelford, Linton, and Impington. These consist of local producers of fresh and organic produce selling direct to the public. See website for details of individual markets....
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Feminist Action Cambridge is a network of people in Cambridge, UK, established in April 2011, who are interested in feminism and feminist activism. It is open to all genders and all ages, and all types of feminism including those who are curious about feminism. If you would like to be kept update...
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Fridge Mountain is a website that allows people to list and collect free items - smaller than freecycle, while a bit easier to use. It has a web interface with photos and the ability to categorise items, so you can focus on e.g. computer parts etc. Users can also receive a configurable newsletter wi...
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Good Energy is the only UK supplier that supplies only 100% renewable electricity for home and business. It concentrates on building consumer demand for renewable electricity and supports small-scale UK generators, businesses and individuals by buying renewable generation from them. Switching your h...
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Green Clean offer 100% environmentally friendly home, office, commercial, contract, carpet, window and ironing services....
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Carries out energy efficiency audits and provides advice on optimum boiler installation for houses, on behalf of homeowners, local authorities, builders, surveyors and architects. Provides Energy Perfomance Certificates, SAP Home Energy Ratings, and Energy Efficiency Assessments....
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The Green Tourism Business Scheme is a network of and guide to more than 1000 sustainable tourism facilities around Europe, with their own certification scheme....
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Handcrafted jewellery made from reclaimed, re-purposed and recycled raw materials, avoiding the environmental effects of mining silver and gold, and using hand production techniques without hazardous chemicals. Available online, or at their stall every Saturday in winter at the Cambridge marketplace...
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An online listing of farms, small holdings, home-stays, small businesses, lodges, B&Bs, backpackers hostels and even sailing boats who invite volunteer helpers to stay with them short-term in exchange for food and accommodation. HelpX is provided primarily as a cultural exchange for working holid...
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We are a grassroots and democratic union helping to organise all workers in all workplaces. The IWW differs from traditional trade unions. We believe that workers have a greater voice if we are organised within our own industries. For example, teachers, cleaners, and secretaries who work in a school...
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Indymedia is a global network of individuals, independent and alternative media activists and organisations, providing a space for grassroots, non-corporate, non-commercial coverage of important social and political issues. News and information can be shared between people at the grassroots level, r...
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Safe, secure, environmentally friendly computer recycling and IT disposal, in line with the WEEE directive. IT-Green is registered with the Environment Agency for the disposal of used/redundant and end of life IT equipment....
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Top quality toys, games and puzzles available for hire, at a fraction of the cost of new toys. The library stocks and loans a wide range of toys suitable for children under 5 years including brand names. Try out the toys before buying from the shop... Party toys for hire... Get a garden toy when ...
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Libra Aries Books is an independent bookshop specialising in environmental matters, politics, veggie & vegan cookery, organic gardening, healing, peace & protest, self-publishing & small presses, and more. They stock new, second-hand & reduced price books, pamphlets & magazines. The shop is open 6 d...
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Lifecraft is a local self-help organisation which is run by users and ex-users of mental health services. Trained staff offer support and help to put you in touch with the services you need. Services provided include: Daily social club, Mental Health Information Service, Free one-to-one counselling ...
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An ethically run and environmentally responsible IT services company, based in Trowbridge Wiltshire, specialising in eco-friendly, solar powered, green hosting, domain name registrations, SSL digital certificates and high quality, affordable, ethical website design. All of their hosting servers, off...
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There are a variety of Local Nature Reserves in Cambridge for you to enjoy! These reserves protect wildlife habitats and geographical features throughout the city, as designated under the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act of 1949. The nature reserves are: Logan's Meadow, Bramblefi...
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Locally-based online store offering range of contemporary and stylish eco-friendly, organic, recycled, energy saving and fairly traded gifts and accessories for the home and family. Products include skincare, soft furnishings, mother & baby, gifts, toys, clothing, accessories, gadgets and more....
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Hold a market stall every Sunday from 8am onwards where you can buy locally grown (Littleport) strictly organic seasonal vegetables....
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Located off Kings Hedges Road, close to the A14, the Meadows Community Centre provides a wide range of activities, together with a very popular cafe area. There are two meeting rooms and a small sports/social hall, as well as a community lounge. There are a number of local community groups that also...
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Midsummer Energy is a small business selling solar panels, wind turbines, and other components of renewable energy systems, aimed at narrow-boat users, yachts, motor-homes and off-grid applications. e.g houses, outhouses and expeditions. Advice also available....
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Milton Country Park is a sanctuary for wildlife and plants that is located on the Northern outskirts of Cambridge. It has a two mile network of paths that are suitable for bicycles, wheelchairs (wheelchair loan scheme in operation) and walkers. There is also the Sensory Garden (plants selected for ...
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Buy second hand goods, help support advocacy for people with mental health issues. Nice....
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Vegetarian wholefood caterers Mouth Music operate out of the kitchen in Arjuna Wholefoods, and provide lovely buffets and meals for groups small and large. They provide much of the ready-cooked food in the deli fridge downstairs in Arjuna, as well as some delicious baked goods. Mmmm......
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Looking for volunteers to get involved with a research project working provide an on-line resource hub of information related to gender and sexuality in South Asia....
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Website explaining the unique values of farmers' markets, and listing farmers' markets across the UK....
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This sustainable energy charity has joined up with the Cambridge City and South Cambs. District Councils to help people make informed decisions regarding electricity and heat in their homes. They provide information on different types of energy, help access any grants available to switch to renewabl...
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Delivers organic fruit, vegetables and other groceries. A small, established, family run business. Sources most food locally, and runs stringent checks on exotic items from foreign parts....
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Well established company selling natural medicines and natural cosmetics. They sell a good selection of organic medicinal herbs, homoeopathic remedies and essential oils (NYR was the first company in the UK to sell organic essentail oils). They are also famous for their natural and organic cosmetics...
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Local meetup group for people interested in using technology for social benefit. As of July 2010, meetings are last Tuesday in the month in the Arts Picture House bar. Check the website for up to date info....
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Designs and installs handcrafted and bespoke solid wood kitchens and furniture, made from reclaimed pine and FSC sustainable hardwoods....
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A group of Mill Road residents who have got together to organise people to resist the mighty Tesco moving into this part of town. At the time of writing, multiple planning applications have been overturned, and the campaign enjoys over 500 days of successful resistance!...
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One World is Enough is a Fair Trade Shop selling gorgeous Fair Trade Clothes and Crafts from around the World. They design their own collection of Clothes which they source from their own network of Fair Trade Producers in India, Nepal, Indonesia and Thailand. They bring out a new collection eve...
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Open Out is a confidential third party reporting scheme that offers support, advice and information to victims and witnesses of Hate Crime. Hate Crime can have long lasting effects on individuals and communities, it includes verbal and physical abuse, harassment, assault and damage to property....
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Opportunities Without Limits is a Sawston based registered charity working with people with learning disabilities and other disadvantaged/disabled groups. We specialise in work based learning, work experience, supported employment and volunteering opportunities to help people live normal, happy l...
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Award-winning specialist organic and special diet food shop....
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First Saturday in every month (except January and August) 10.00-12.00 in the Methodist School Room, Town Green Road, Orwell. Typical stalls include Trees and Bees Honey & Beeswax products, fresh local vegetables, home grown fruit and veg, home made jams, jewellery and cards....
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A Mill Road cafe serving a selection of vegetarian food, open 7 days a week. Now also with a second cafe at 57 Regent Street,Cambridge CB2 1AQ...
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Delivery of documents, small and medium sized parcels and other items by BIKE anywhere within the City. How cool is that?! Their vision is to create a viable emission-free alternative to vans and taxis to transport goods in and around Cambridge. Specifically, Outspoken Delivery aims to remove 50,000...
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Lots of clothes and all the other 'Oxfam bits'. A really great range for all Oxfam shoppers. They sell a variety of donated clothes and accessories, books, homewares, as well as new gifts, Fairtrade food and drink, and cards for all occasions....
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Two floors, Oxfam goods including fairtrade food / chocolate, gifts and cards, eco gadgets and eco friendly cleaning products; as well as second-hand games, clothes, bridal wear, furniture, books, CDs etc....
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Where all the good books end up, music as well. Great selection and you'll always dig up a gem if you look long enough. Oxfam bookshops offer a wider selection of books than most shops, from modern fiction and leisure interest to more specialist subjects, classics, and rare or collectable books &...
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Open-minded women-only housing co-op of 11 members in two properties split across town, with one on Kingston Street and one near the bottom of Victoria Road. Paradise Housing Coop offers very affordable housing for people willing to take an active role in running the coop, with a minimum commitment ...
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The Cambridge branch of the national student campaigning organisation. They work on issues such as third world debt, fair trade and climate change. Recent events included visiting the surgery of the local MP to lobby for the Climate Change Bill and a showing of An Inconvenient Truth. In the future ...
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The only co-operative phone and internet provider in the UK, distributing profits back to the individuals and organisations that own it. It was founded in 1998 with the aim of making cheaper telecommunications services available primarily to the third sector by purchasing collectively. They apply a ...
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Tasty Indian restaurant near the football ground that has gone to the trouble of going through its menu and identifying everything that contains anything that people might be interested in, e.g. dairy, gluten etc....
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Radmore farm shop is a family run business that mainly sells produce from their farm in Silverstone, along with other local produce. Radmore Farm in Northamptonshire has been in the Rogers family since 1937. Apart from the usual farm shop goods, Radmore sells bread from Cobs Bakery, pasta, juices, a...
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The Rainbow Café is the only vegetarian restaurant in Cambridge, and has been around for over 20 years. Serves totally vegetarian food from around the world, fully approved and authorised by the Vegetarian Society, and in 2005 the Rainbow won their "Best Vegetarian Cafe" award. Serves vegan and glu...
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Rawr Chocolate is a small, Cambridge-based company producing handmade raw chocolate that's truly good for you! All Rawr products are made with ingredients sourced from ethical companies. Most ingredients are organic, and packaging is recycled. Rawr chocolate is raw, vegan, gluten free, suitable ...
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Special varieties of vegetable seeds to order by post, paypal, or nochex. The Real Seed Catalogue is a private collection of vegetable varieties selected particularly for the home grower. All have been chosen from personal experience for great taste and simple cultivation. All are non-hybrid, non...
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Reboot is an organisation that recycles old computer equipment. They sell cheap second hand PCs, or provide them free to social organisations. They also support people into work through their training and work experience programme for young adults. They guarantee hard drive wiping, and meet waste...
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A registered charity which runs projects across Cambridgeshire providing leisure, educational and work opportunities for over 600 people with a wide range of disabilities. Red2Green works with people aged 14+ who have learning disabilities, mental health problems, physical disabilities, sensory i...
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Sells a selection of wholefood / vegan stuff. Fresh smoothies, fresh food counter, and organic booze! Open Mon - Sat 9:00am to 6:00pm, Sunday 11:00am to 5:00pm....
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Space to grow fruit and veg off Coldham's Lane, near Mill Road. Volunteer shop selling seeds and fertiliser is open 10-11am at weekends. £20 per year per plot, or £2 for a jungle plot! More information on their website, with photos, news and lots more....
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A well-kept Cambridge secret, the old chalk pit is full of Mediterranean blue water (from all the chalk, although it still looks lovely), and inhabited by large peaceable fish, which gives some hope for its cleanliness! Great in summer for bathing and sunbathing, and listening to the occasional wild...
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Located in Romsey ward, the centre is home to the Home from Home project and various local groups. It can be hired for regular and one-off activities and meetings, and has a working kitchen....
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Sally Ann’s, the Salvation Army charity shop, has been located on Mill Road for twenty five years. Its purpose is primarily for fund raising, supporting the community centre further along the road, and the Citadel, in Tenison Road. It is one of the largest charity shops in the region and sells a ...
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A charity shop....
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An amazingly comprehensive website run by Mark Smith, a railwayman, that provides information and advice about train and other forms of non-air travel from the UK to major cities around the world. Includes detailed step-by-step instructions to get to many European locations, and a guide to buying ti...
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The Social Enterprise People exists to develop social and co-operative enterprises in Cambridgeshire and the surrounding areas. If you are starting or developing any of the following, they can offer support and represent your interests: Trading activities in a voluntary or community organisation;...
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Visit Soil Association certified organic farms....
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A solar hot water system provider. They offer friendly service, straightforward advice and no high-pressure sales. They are members of the Solar Trade Association and so sign up to their code of conduct....
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Handy timetables and up-to-date service information for bus services in Cambridge....
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Strawberry Fair is Cambridge's annual free music and arts festival, held on the first Saturday in June. It is not-for-profit, relying entirely on income from traders, benefit gigs and other fundraising. It is run by a Committee of dedicated volunteers, which is always looking for new members and inp...
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Streetcar has cars parked in a dense network of dedicated spaces across London and several other UK cities including Cambridge. You can use one for as little as 30 minutes or as long as 6 months. They are reserved online or by phone, and can be collected and returned 24/7. There are also some va...
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Charity shop raising money for Sue Ryder Care, which provides compassionate care and support for people living with serious illnesses and conditions, as well as their families and loved ones....
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Charity shop raising money for Sue Ryder Care....
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Independent cafe with fair trade drinks and local ingredients. Also stocks local musicians cds, and holds fundraising and awareness events, events such as clothes swaps and collecting warm clothes and food to be taken to displaced migrants in Calais....
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Swap & Sell (S&S) is a free website information service provided by the Recycling in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough (RECAP). RECAP provides info about recycling, reducing waste, composting and even selling waste! The S&S is online exchange service where you can access details about unwanted or surp...
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This is a locally owned, independent opticians' practice, which also supports two charity organisations working in the developing world - by collecting old sets of glasses and donating money to Vision Aid Overseas, which redistributes glasses in less developed countries; and also by donating money t...
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The Cafe Project on 22 Jesus Lane is open as a cafe in the evenings. In the daytime the space can be booked for community events, meetings or workshops. At the moment the space is underused in the daytime, so we'd love to take more bookings. The Cafe Project is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit c...
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The Cambridge Organic Food Co. represents a group of 8 organic farms in the Cambridge area. They deliver fresh, locally produced and organic foods in the Cambridge, Huntingdon, St. Ives, St. Neots or Saffron Walden areas....
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The Good Shop sells fairtrade, organic, recycled and energy saving stuff. How nice!...
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Harambee is a Development Education Centre which aims to promote understanding of, and action on, global issues. They work mainly with schools, teachers, trainee teachers, youth and community groups to achieve a better future for all. There is a wide range of volunteering opportunities. Harambee...
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The Humanitarian Centre supports Cambridge-based international relief and development organisations. Their members carry out a wide range of activities around the world. There are opportunities to get involved with the members and with the Humanitarian Centre secretariat - visit the website to find...
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The Kitchen Gardener is a Cambridge-based gardening company dedicated to helping and inspiring people to grow their own food in whatever space available, be it gardens, allotments, community spaces, schools, and even balconies and window boxes....
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The Magog Trust is creating an area for conservation and informal recreation on the Gog Magog hills just south of the boundary of the City of Cambridge, opposite Wandlebury Country Park, off the A1307 road to Linton and on Haverhill Road, Stapleford. Magog Down has two meadows and six woods, covers ...
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The Prospects Trust is a local charity that works with adults with learning difficulties, providing training and work experience in horticulture and supported employment opportunities. The trust runs an organic market garden, and has a farm / garden centre shop selling seeds, plants, fresh veg and p...
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The Works is a yearly careers information event that attended by over 100 organisations with a "for more than profit" focus. It takes place during One World Week, an annual Cambridge University event that happens in February. It is organised by the Cambridge University Careers Service and supported ...
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Tourism Concern has been working since 1989 to raise awareness of the negative impacts of tourism, economic, cultural, environment and social. They work with communities in destination countries to reduce social and environmental problems connected to tourism and with the out-going tourism industry ...
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Tourism for All UK is a national registered charity which provides:- - information to people with disabilities and older people in relation to accessible accommodation and other tourism services. - expertise and support to the tourism and hospitality sector to provide accessible services for all...
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Trailer Trash is small business that builds bespoke bicycle trailers from scrap material, focussed on building trailers for local businesses with specific requirements that cannot be met by an ‘off the shelf’ trailer. Core Aims: Promote cycling, health and everything that’s great about bik...
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Transition Cambridge is part of the Transition Town network of like-minded communities across the UK and abroad that seek a community-based response to the challenges of peak oil and climate change. With over 50 members, they work to inspire people to apply our energies and talents to be less depend...
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Transport Direct offers information for door-to-door travel for both public transport and car journeys around Britain. Their aim is to provide you with comprehensive, easy-to-use travel information to help you plan your journeys effectively and efficiently. You can compare public transport options w...
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TfW is an organisation that provides travel solutions for Cambridgeshire employers and developers, promoting healthy and more environmentally friendly commuting. TfW has a menu of tools and services available such as http://www.CamShare.com, a car-sharing and cycle-journey sharing database; funding for wor...
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Independent Social Firm Travel Agency. Provides working training and opportunities for people recovering from mental health problems....
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Triodos Bank basically uses its money to finance the kinds of organisations that we'd list in Just Living! E.g. companies, institutions and projects that add cultural value and benefit people and the environment. They do this with the support of depositors and investors who want to encourage the dev...
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This new orchard will produce food for local people, improve biodiversity and habitat for insects and wild animals and maintain a breathing green space within an area of intensive building development....
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Stocks locally produced bread, fruit and veg, pickles and preserves, ready meals, apple juice, cakes etc. Cafe space to eat in the shop. Gluten free and vegan options. Lunches or buffets delivered. Homemade soup served Tue-Fri. Open Wed - Sat 10am -6pm....
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Provides information and guidance on volunteering in Cambridge and South Cambs, with charities and non profit making groups. A wide range of activities and groups to choose from with information on volunteer training, payment of expenses etc. Phone, call or email for an appointment or information. R...
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Supplies organic fruit and vegetables, box schemes, and organic fruit plants. Registered with the Soil Association. Can also be found at the farmers market every second Saturday in Burwell....
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The only local community website that includes a super sexy 'submit your own' events system and idle chat about music, art and revolution. Dedicated to communication, organisation and action since 2003!...
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Organic Family farm in Great Abington, growing a wide range of organic salads and vegetables. Vegetable box scheme supplying home grown and local vegetables to Cambridge, Saffron Walden, Royston, Haverhill, Newmarket, Cambourne, Ely and all surrounding villages. Soil Association Certified for over...
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Foraging workshops and walks - learn about local wild foods, and feed for free!...
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WWOOF organisations compile a list of organic farms that (from time to time) welcome volunteer help, in return for bed and board. When you become a member of a WWOOF organisation, you will be put in contact with these farms, and can contact the farms that interest you and make your own arrangements ...
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