Communities Service Huntingdonshire

18/06/2026

Calling all young people aged 11-30 - The Youth Voice Census wants your opinions!

Completing the Census is your chance to share how you feel about life, work, education and opportunity right now.

The findings are used to inform national policy and influence decision-makers across government and beyond.

To complete the Census click the link or scan the QR code below by 22 June 2026.

https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/youth-voice-census/

Please share to any young people you know or work with.

Fusion Family and Youth Projects St Neots Youth Engagement St Ives Town Council Young Technicians Academy St Ives Youth Theatre Cambridge & District Youth for Christ Thrive Youth Work RISE Youth Coaching Centre 33 - supporting young people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Huntingdonshire Youth Radio Huntingdon Youth Theatre

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12/06/2026

Free blood pressure monitor loan scheme at all Cambridgeshire Libraries!

High blood pressure is one of the leading risk factors for cardiovascular disease, yet many people are unaware they have it.

Early detection and follow-up can significantly reduce risk of stroke, heart attack, and other illnesses. Therefore, it is important to check your blood pressure regularly.

Cambridgeshire Libraries offer blood pressure monitors for loan from all their libraries and mobile libraries too!

Any library member aged 18 or over can borrow a monitor for 3 weeks – just like borrowing a book. And it’s free!

If you aren't a library member it is quick and easy to join.

To borrow a monitor, simply visit your local library and speak to a member of staff.

For more information, visit

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/libraries-leisure-culture/libraries/advice-and-support/libraries-and-wellbeing/blood-pressure
monitor-loan-scheme

Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Healthwatch in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care System Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Cam MobileLibraries

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11/06/2026

Become an Event Producer - free course for young people aged 16-20!

The Library Presents are offering a practical 6 day summer course on how to produce an event from start to finish at Cambridge Library.

Participants will work with professionals in the arts and marketing sectors and have the chance to produce a real ticketed event following the course!

For more information and to sign up click the link below. Spaces are limited and first come first served, the deadline to apply is 31 July 2026.

https://www.library.live/the-library-presents-events/become-an-events-producer-summer-course

Cambridgeshire Libraries Fusion Family and Youth Projects Young Technicians Academy St Neots Youth Engagement Ramsey Neighbourhoods Trust St Ives Youth Theatre Huntingdonshire Youth Radio Thrive Youth Work Inspire 2 Ignite CIC Centre 33 - supporting young people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Huntingdon Youth Theatre

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10/06/2026

Second school session of the week delivered today, with the support of my amazing colleague, Cal from Communities Service East Cambridgeshire. Yesterday I was joined by the wonderful Nichola from Communities Service Fenland and the fabulous Rachel from Fusion Family and Youth Projects. Team and partnership working in action!

Once again we had wonderful participation from the young people discussing healthy belonging and hate crime.

Catching up in person was a real treat to support Julie, my fellow connector from Communities Service Huntingdonshire this morning. Julie has been delivering some extensive training to schools and I tagged along for some support talking to children about Hate Crime awareness. Smashed it Julie, well done!

10/06/2026

🌟 Calling all community groups & VCSE organisations in Cambridgeshire! 🌟
Cambridge City Council's Community Investment Team are excited to invite you to our first in-person Match My Project Forum/Event — a fantastic opportunity to connect, collaborate and unlock new support for your work.

📍 Unity Centre, Northstowe
📅 Tuesday 30 June
⏰ 10:30am – 12:30pm

💡 Why come along?
This event brings together local community organisations, council suppliers and businesses — all keen to support great projects through social value commitments
✅ Meet suppliers to Cambridge City & County Councils
✅ Build partnerships with businesses and contractors
✅ Explore support like funding, skills, volunteering, and resources
✅ Have real conversations with people ready to help

👉 Book your place now: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ZLMn4x4EUUyC8skGp4-cySraaNHm8GtEvN9EEMKwQ-1UQkpOQ1JIRjIzQUNaRk5ET0dMRVRPOTNWNi4u&route=shorturl&fbclid=IwY2xjawSU-BlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe1MFw2haRKvnyYdHBun6COW2UfdVMAPpM2PED4i2yXGXhOT6cjeTSF6SVZss_aem_Hi3ZsVlsyvA89IXZBhBxmw
💬 More information about the Match My Project platform https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/match-my-project

📧 For any questions or access needs, contact: [email protected]

Support Cambridgeshire Communities Service Cambridge City Communities Service Fenland Communities Service South Cambridgeshire Communities Service East Cambridgeshire

10/06/2026

This Summer Holidays, the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is offering free spaces for children in who are in receipt of benefits-related free school meals, to enjoy enriching experiences and nutritious food.

Approximately 20,000 HAF eligibility vouchers are being sent to families next week. Vouchers offer 64 hours of access, for no charge, to a HAF scheme during the summer holidays, subject to availability.

Find out more here: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/communities/support-with-the-cost-of-living/holiday-activities-and-food-programme

05/06/2026

It was the start of a busy month of delivering Safe & Healthy Relationship sessions to Year 6's in primary schools across Huntingdonshire this week and it was great to have Hannah from St Neots Youth Engagement delivering the first four with me.

We explored healthy and unhealthy belonging, what hate crime is and making good choices when faced with difficult situations.

Thanks so much Hannah - you were fabulous! And thanks to all this weeks wonderful primary schools for being so welcoming and for the interaction, ideas and input from the amazing young people!

St Neots Town Council

This week, our Lead Youth Worker Hannah supported Julie from the Communities Service Huntingdonshire in delivering safe and healthy relationships sessions in primary schools across St Neots.

This was a fantastic initiative led by Julie and the team – thank you for inviting Hannah to come along and support delivery 🙌

It’s been a great opportunity to be part of such important work, helping young people build their understanding of positive, respectful relationships, be mindful of their behaviour, and explore important topics such as hate crime 💬

Thank you again to Julie for including us and leading such valuable sessions ✨

04/06/2026

An impromptu visit to Godmanchester Community Plant Nursery & Cafe today and I spotted some of Wild About Huntingdon's wonderful nature signs which we are proud to have helped to fund through our Enabler seed funding.

They look fabulous in real life and really made me smile (as did the lovely cheese scone I bought from the café!)

02/06/2026

Gentle mid‑week wanders for neurodivergent women!

Join Wandering Minds, a St Neots based Women’s Walking Group for Neurodivergent Women, at Paxton Pits on July 15th for a relaxed, no‑pressure walk and friendly company.

Paxton Pits Nature Reserve: High Street, Little Paxton, PE19 6ET, outside Visitor Centre (picnic benches)
Wednesday, July 15th, arrive from 3:30 p.m.
Set off 3:45 p.m.

Angela will be there from 3:15 p.m. for a cuppa and early chat.

If you would like more details please contact us and we will put you in touch with Angela.



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