Abbey in Cambridge

Abbey in Cambridge Coming together to make Abbey a better community in Cambridge

Abbey People aims to develop community cohesion and support the most at-risk in this deprived area through targeted community projects, provision of general support such as a community fridge, supporting access to education and employment and developing a culture of volunteering in the community. Its work focuses on the most deprived area of Cambridge, an area which according to the multi-deprivat

ion indices has become more deprived between 2015 and 2019. Abbey People was established in its current form in 2013, having transferred the work of Abbey Action from Cambridge City Council, with some of its workers having 20+ years’ experience in the area.

👀 A little sneak peek...Our new We Are Abbey t-shirts and hoodies will be available to buy at The Big Lunch on Sunday 14...
10/06/2026

👀 A little sneak peek...

Our new We Are Abbey t-shirts and hoodies will be available to buy at The Big Lunch on Sunday 14th June, 12–4pm at Dudley Road Park.

Whether you live, work, volunteer or simply love being part of Abbey, these are for everyone!

Join us at the Fox Den Community Allotment for gardening sessions on Thursday evenings 5pm - 7pm🌱We're looking for more ...
10/06/2026

Join us at the Fox Den Community Allotment for gardening sessions on Thursday evenings 5pm - 7pm🌱

We're looking for more volunteers to help tend to the community allotment this growing season. This is a lovely opportunity to enjoy being outside in nature, while helping to grow food for the local community 🌻

We have regular sessions running on Thursday evenings 5pm - 7pm. Could you help out?

Fox Den Allotment is located at the Whitehill Allotments, you can find us by entering Whitehill Allotments from Elfleda Road. Let us know you're coming by emailing [email protected]

🧬 Get ready to explore, experiment and discover! 🧪Eager Explorers is back this summer! Join us for a FREE family science...
09/06/2026

🧬 Get ready to explore, experiment and discover! 🧪

Eager Explorers is back this summer! Join us for a FREE family science event packed with hands-on activities, fascinating discoveries and plenty of fun for curious minds of all ages. From coding and DNA to carnivorous plants, crafts and sports science, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

📅 Wednesday 19 August 2026
📍 Cambridge United Football Ground, Newmarket Road
⏰ 10am – 2.30pm
🎟️ Free to attend – booking highly recommended

Come along to meet real researchers, try exciting activities and discover just how fun science can be. Whether your child already loves science or is simply curious to try something new, Eager Explorers is all about sparking imagination and learning together. Eager Explorers brings science into the heart of the community through fun, hands-on experiences designed to inspire curiosity in children and adults alike.

Book your free place here: https://abbeypeople.org.uk/events/

BIG LUNCH RAFFLE PRIZES ALERT!Feeling lucky? You won’t want to miss the raffle at this year’s Big Lunch on Sunday 14th J...
08/06/2026

BIG LUNCH RAFFLE PRIZES ALERT!

Feeling lucky? You won’t want to miss the raffle at this year’s Big Lunch on Sunday 14th June at Dudley Road Park… because we’ve got some amazing prizes up for grabs!

🌟 BIG PRIZE! 🌟
🎶 2 General Admission Weekend Tickets to Latitude Festival! 🎶

Plus, lots more fantastic prizes, including…

🚗 FREE MOT from Auto Care
🏎️ FREE MOT from Formula One Autocentres
🛍️ 2 x £50 Amazon vouchers
✈️ A flying experience
💈 FREE haircut from Barnwell Barbers Cambridge
🚣 Chauffeured punting tour for 6 people
🔐 Escape room voucher
🎭 4 tickets to Jack and the Beanstalk at the Arts Theatre
🌿 2 tickets to Cambridge University Botanic Garden

And that’s not all…

Come along, enjoy a brilliant afternoon of food, fun and community spirit, and don’t forget to grab your raffle tickets for your chance to win!

📍 Dudley Road Park, Cambridge, CB5 8PJ
📅 Sunday 14th June
⏰ 12pm–4pm

The Big Lunch is back!Our much-loved annual Big Lunch returns to Dudley Road Park on Sunday 14th June, from 12noon to 4p...
05/06/2026

The Big Lunch is back!

Our much-loved annual Big Lunch returns to Dudley Road Park on Sunday 14th June, from 12noon to 4pm, and everyone is invited!

Join us for a wonderful afternoon of food, fun and community spirit as neighbours, families and local organisations come together to celebrate everything that makes our community special.

There’ll be plenty to enjoy, including…

🍔 BBQ
⚽ Games
🎵 Live music
💭 Community stalls
🎁 Raffle
✨ Tombola
🥗 Activities for all ages
…and lots more!

This year, we’re excited to introduce four themed zones across the event, helping you explore everything from food, health and wellbeing, family activities and live entertainment, to sustainability projects and our fresh salad bar.

Whether you come for the food, the music, the activities or simply to spend time with neighbours and friends, The Big Lunch is a chance to celebrate the warmth and strength of our community together.

📍 Dudley Road Park, Cambridge, CB5 8PJ
📅 Sunday 14th June
⏰ 12pm–4pm

We’ll be sharing the full schedule soon 👀

A huge thank you to this year’s supporters, Saunders Boston Architects and Peasgood & Skeates, for helping make the day possible.

🦢 Knitted Animal Trail📅 Sunday 28th June 1pm – 4pm📍 Find us by the Abbey Splash Pad, w3w///listed.lock.bakeExplore aroun...
04/06/2026

🦢 Knitted Animal Trail

📅 Sunday 28th June 1pm – 4pm

📍 Find us by the Abbey Splash Pad, w3w///listed.lock.bake

Explore around Coldham’s Brook and see if you can find all the hidden knitted animals!

Learn about the local chalk stream along the trail, and collect letters to make a secret word. This is a free event – all ages welcome.

The Craft & Gather group have been busy knitting a host of animals for the trail, and we can't wait to see them dotted around Coldham's Brook! 🦢🦦🦆🐇

Let us know you’re coming at https://www.ticketsource.com/abbey-people-cio/t-rzzejle

This event is part of the 23rd May - 30 June, a celebration of Nature on your doorstep.

It's been a quiet session so far at the Food Hub and we have LOADS of potatoes that need saving from waste. Also lots o...
03/06/2026

It's been a quiet session so far at the Food Hub and we have LOADS of potatoes that need saving from waste.
Also lots of bread and sweet treats (including Percy Pigs!) 🐷

Come to East Barnwell Community Centre before 5:30pm to pick some up 😄

It’s and we want to say a huge thank you to all of our amazing volunteers.Volunteering can mean so much more than givi...
03/06/2026

It’s and we want to say a huge thank you to all of our amazing volunteers.

Volunteering can mean so much more than giving your time. It can bring confidence, friendship, purpose and a sense of belonging.

Our latest blog shares a really powerful story about finding acceptance and meaning through volunteering, and how being part of a community can change lives in unexpected ways.

If you’d like to get involved and volunteer with Abbey People, we’d love to hear from you. There are lots of different ways to help, whatever time you can give. Find out more here: https://abbeypeople.org.uk/volunteer/

Read the blog here: https://abbeypeople.org.uk/finding-acceptance-and-meaning-through-volunteering/

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