Friends of Midsummer Common

13/06/2026

Wildflowers establishing themselves in the Orchard

31/05/2026

Strawberry Fair 2026 is back and out of this world

Celebrating our 51st year as a volunteer-run celebration of music, arts and community in Cambridge.
In 2026, we’re marking this milestone with an “Area 51” theme.

Join us on Midsummer Common on
📅 Saturday 6 June 2026
🎟️ Free entry

Visitors can expect aliens, spacecrafts and a few surprises as the Fair returns for its 51st year.

The official 2026 poster has now been revealed, created in collaboration with Long Road Sixth Form College . The winning design by student artist Grace was developed alongside our Communications Team.

🖼️ The poster will be on display at Cambridge Arts Festival with Camcreatives
📅 9 February
Studio Zero & Bertie Dunlop
Stages and areas across the Fair will once again showcase the breadth of Cambridge’s creative scene, including:

Rebel Love
Cambridge Electronic Music Plastic Den
Cambridge Radio Stage
Cambridge Buskers & Street Performers Festival Stage
fair kids park
Scarecrow Corner Strawberry Fair
The Portland Stage and Bar at Strawberry Fair × Revolting Youth stage × Queens Road studio – Create Revolting Stage
The Flying Pig Stage at Strawberry Fair
Strawberry Fair Cafe �
Strawberry Arts Area

All stages have been refreshed for 2026, with new collaborations taking place throughout the day.

We’ll be sharing more details over the coming months ! keep an eye out for further announcements.

Free. Volunteer-run. Cambridge since 1973.

14/05/2026

06/05/2026

The cattle are back!!

22/03/2026

Spring has arrived in the Community Orchard!

07/02/2026

Wassail!! At 12.00, Sunday 08 Feb 2026, Midsummer Common Community Orchard!! 🍎 🍏 🎶 🥁 🍻 🧀 🍞 🥧 🍰

03/02/2026

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13/12/2025

We are truly overwhelmed and incredibly grateful for the support shown so far.

Over 800 support statements have already been submitted - every single one matters, and every voice is being heard.

Please keep sharing.
Please keep supporting.
Please keep standing with our staff, students, patients, and the future of veterinary medicine.

We still need your help.
Together, we can make a difference.



https://savethevetschool.co.uk

25/10/2025

Lots of crab apples still available in the orchard, if anyone would like preserve them and make jelly (good for Christmas).