St Neots Initiative

03/06/2026

THE FUTURE OF WELLBEING

What does it take to create a town where people don't just live, but thrive?

At The Big Listen, we'll be exploring one of the most important conversations of our time: the future of wellbeing.

From mental health and community connection to belonging, prevention, accessibility, active lifestyles, and social support, wellbeing touches every aspect of life in St Neots.

Because a great town isn't measured only by its economy or infrastructure.

It's measured by how people feel.

Do people feel connected?
Do people feel supported?
Do people feel healthy, valued, and able to participate in community life?

Join local leaders, community champions, and wellbeing advocates as they explore how we can build a healthier, happier, and more connected future together.

Because when people flourish, communities flourish.

📅 Friday, 5 June 2026
📍 Market Square, St Neots

🎟️ Free tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-big-listen-one-table-one-town-tickets-1987941819496?aff=ebdsshother&utm_share_source=listing_android

One Table. One Town.

03/06/2026

How do you get your first 10 volunteers?

For many community groups, charities, and grassroots initiatives, finding people who are willing to give their time can be one of the biggest challenges.

At The Big Listen, Richard Shaw MBE, Chair of St Neots Initiative, will be joining a practical conversation exploring how organisations can attract, engage, and retain volunteers.

Drawing on decades of experience bringing people together around shared goals, Richard will share insights into building community ownership, creating meaningful opportunities for people to contribute, and why volunteers remain at the heart of thriving communities.

Whether you're starting a new initiative, growing an existing organisation, or simply curious about community leadership, this is a conversation not to miss.

🙌 First 10 Volunteers
📅 Friday, 5 June
📍 Citizen Hub Fringe Programme

Because every movement starts with people willing to step forward and help.

The Big Listen → Tables Across Town → Community Power Unit

One Table. One Town.

03/06/2026

Thank you We Are Wintringham for your support! Hope to see you all at THE BIG LISTEN: One table. One town.

You may have heard about it already… The Big Listen: One Table. One Town. 📍

What if your voice could help shape what comes next for St Neots?

On Friday, 5 June, St Neots Initiative is bringing people together for a shared conversation in the heart of Market Square from 10am to 5pm (drop in anytime). One long table. 200 seats. Open to everyone. 📣

Business owners, residents, young people, community leaders, sitting side by side to listen, speak, and reflect on what matters most to St Neots.

The Big Listen 2026, organised by the St Neots Initiative in partnership with Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority and supported by St Neots Town Council.

Secure your place:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-big-listen-one-table-one-town-tickets-1987941819496

Want to get involved or find out more? https://thebiglistenevent.com/

03/06/2026

Imagine being able to understand, at scale, what matters most to the people who live, work, volunteer, learn, and invest here.

What if we could see...

❤️ What to protect
🔧 What to improve
🚀 What to build next

That's why this matters.

The Big Listen is the beginning.

Tables Across Town will continue the conversation throughout the year.

And the Community Power Unit will help us understand the patterns, priorities, opportunities, and challenges emerging from thousands of community voices.

Because when a town understands itself better, it can make better decisions, build stronger partnerships, and create a future shaped by the people who call it home.

This isn't just about collecting feedback.

It's about creating one of the most valuable community assets a town can have:

A shared understanding of what matters.

The Big Listen → Tables Across Town → Community Power Unit

One Table. One Town.

03/06/2026

Find One Leisure St Neots at THE BIG LISTEN: One table. One town.

We are proud to be exhibiting at The Big Listen in St Neots Market Square on Friday.
Please come long and take part in the town-wide conversations about the future of St Neots.
Come along and have a chat with The One Leisure St Neots Management Team and members of the Active Lifestyles Team. We are looking forward to listening to what you have to say.

03/06/2026

Great towns don't just happen.

They're shaped by the people, organisations, and institutions that invest in places, create opportunities, support communities, and bring people together.

We're delighted to welcome a fantastic group of exhibitors helping shape the places where we live, learn, connect, and belong.

Featuring:

• St Neots Town Council
• Loves Farm House
• Wyboston Lakes Resort
• Cambridge Regional College
• Rotary Club of St Mary's St Neots

From community spaces and local leadership to education, hospitality, volunteering, and civic service, these organisations play an important role in making St Neots a vibrant and thriving place to call home.

Because the future of a town isn't built by one organisation.

It's built through partnership, participation, and people who care enough to get involved.

Come and meet them at The Big Listen.

📅 Friday, 5 June 2026
📍 Market Square, St Neots
🕙 Drop in anytime between 10am–5pm

🎟️ Free tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-big-listen-one-table-one-town-tickets-1987941819496?aff=ebdsshother&utm_share_source=listing_android

One Table. One Town.

03/06/2026

THE FUTURE OF INFRASTRUCTURE

What will it take to build a thriving, connected, and sustainable St Neots?

As our town continues to grow, the conversation about infrastructure has never been more important.

From housing and transport to digital connectivity, skills, placemaking, and sustainable development, the decisions we make today will shape how people live, work, travel, learn, and connect for decades to come.

Join us at 11:45am for a fascinating discussion featuring leaders and experts working at the forefront of planning, development, education, infrastructure, and place-based change.

Featuring:
• Rebecca Britton, Regional Director, Urban & Civic
• Laura Koch, Head of Policy, Legacy & Community, East West Rail
• Mark Robertson, CEO & Principal, Cambridge Regional College
• Michelle Sacks, Chief Executive, Huntingdonshire District Council
• Emily Sun, CEO, Places Matter

Together, they'll explore the opportunities, challenges, and bold ideas that could help shape the future of St Neots.

Because infrastructure isn't just about what we build.

It's about the kind of town we want to become.

📅 Friday, 5 June 2026
⏰ 11:45am
📍 Market Square, St Neots

🎟️ Free tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-big-listen-one-table-one-town-tickets-1987941819496?aff=ebdsshother&utm_share_source=listing_android

One Table. One Town.

02/06/2026

🍽️ THE BIG LISTEN MEAL DEAL PARTNERS

Great conversations happen around tables.

That's why we're incredibly grateful to our local hospitality partners who are helping fuel The Big Listen with special offers, meal deals, sweet treats, coffee, and delicious food throughout the day.

A huge thank you to:

☕ Moore's Walk Cafe
🥙 Bosphorus
🌿 Bohemia
🍕 Il Girasole
🫖 ZooteeK
🥐 Welch Bakes

Whether you're joining us for ten minutes or staying for the whole conversation, why not support a local business while you're in town?

Grab a coffee.
Share a meal.
Continue the conversation.

Because The Big Listen isn't just happening at one table. It's happening across town.

📅 Friday, 5 June 2026
📍 Market Square, St Neots
🕙 10am–5pm

Check out the carousel to see each partner's special Big Listen offering.

🎟️ Free tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-big-listen-one-table-one-town-tickets-1987941819496?aff=ebdsshother&utm_share_source=listing_android

One Table. One Town.

02/06/2026

THE FUTURE OF OUR ECONOMY

What could the next decade look like for St Neots?

How do we attract investment, create jobs, support local businesses, and unlock opportunities for future generations?

Join us at 10:45am on Friday for a thought-provoking conversation exploring the future of our local economy and the opportunities that could shape the prosperity of our town.

Featuring:
• Dale Shaw, General Manager, Wyboston Lakes
• Lord John Bird, Founder, The Big Issue
• Mennel Welch, Director, Welch Bakes
• Katy Davies, Managing Director, Cap Air Systems
• Dylan Jones-Evans, Co-Founder, Ideas Fest

Together, they'll discuss the ideas, innovation, leadership, and investment needed to help St Neots thrive in the years ahead.

Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, community leader, student, or simply curious about the future of our town, pull up a chair and join the conversation.

📅 Friday, 5 June 2026
⏰ 10:45am
📍 Market Square, St Neots

🎟️ Free tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-big-listen-one-table-one-town-tickets-1987941819496?aff=ebdsshother&utm_share_source=listing_android

One Table. One Town.