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Growing Cafes


  • Akeman Community Centre 80 Akeman Street Cambridge, England, CB4 3HG United Kingdom (map)

🌱 Next session: Thursday 12th June - The wonderful world of compost!

Get hands-on setting up a compost corner to transform organic waste from the Akeman Centre into nourishing food for the garden, and learn methods to easily set up your own compost system at home - no matter how much or little outdoor space you have!

Join us to grow food, skills, and friendships at our Arbury Growing Cafe! ☕

Every other Thursday from 12-3pm the Akeman Community Centre is home to a drop-in Growing Cafe run in partnership between Earth & Mind and Cambridge Sustainable Food. Anyone is welcome to come along and enjoy some FREE soup, cake, and hot drinks, join in with gardening activities under the guidance of an experienced facilitator, or just relax and enjoy some sunshine and good company in the growing space.

As well as hands-on gardening activities we also have a range of books and nature journals for quiet reflection and learning, as well as seed swaps so you can grow your own at home.

Everyone is welcome, no booking required. Suitable for adults, families, and children of all ages!For more information please contact alex@cambridgesustainablefood.org

Dates for 2025: 12th June, 26th June, 10th July, 24th July, 7th August, 21 August, 4th September, 18th September, 2nd October, 16th October, 30th October, 13th November, 27th November, 11th December


Earlier Event: April 17
City Church Holiday Lunch
Later Event: May 27
Brown's Field Holiday Lunch