Water Sensitive Cambridge
@watersencam.bsky.social
Reconnecting people, land & water in Cambridge, UK.
www.watersencam.co.uk
#suds #FlowersNotFloods #PlantTheRain
www.watersencam.co.uk
#suds #FlowersNotFloods #PlantTheRain
@claratee.bsky.social with Natalie (biodiversity at @camcitco.bsky.social ) excited to be at the Bond in #birmingham representing the #rivercamcan partnership at #climateactionfestival @thenationallottery.bsky.social. Just discovered my phone screen is cracked but it gives a nice lens flare effect
November 12, 2025 at 10:06 AM
@claratee.bsky.social with Natalie (biodiversity at @camcitco.bsky.social ) excited to be at the Bond in #birmingham representing the #rivercamcan partnership at #climateactionfestival @thenationallottery.bsky.social. Just discovered my phone screen is cracked but it gives a nice lens flare effect
With rising temperatures and increased risks of flooding, the Sponge City approach should be adopted in the UK, and it should be a priority for the £10.5 billion investment. Working WITH nature to protect homes & businesses is simply the most sensible thing our government can do. 💙💦
🧽 Sponge, baby, sponge to deal with flooding risks
@alastairchisholm.bsky.social on the steps the government needs to take to ensure we can buy and live in homes without fear of flooding.
Read it here 👇
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
@alastairchisholm.bsky.social on the steps the government needs to take to ensure we can buy and live in homes without fear of flooding.
Read it here 👇
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Sponge, baby, sponge to deal with flooding risks | Letters
Letters: Alastair Chisholm and Laurie Wilcockson on the steps the government needs to take to ensure we can buy and live in homes without fear of flooding
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:44 AM
With rising temperatures and increased risks of flooding, the Sponge City approach should be adopted in the UK, and it should be a priority for the £10.5 billion investment. Working WITH nature to protect homes & businesses is simply the most sensible thing our government can do. 💙💦
Our first school in Cambs gets the #watersensitive treatment. #icknieldprimary in Sawston has #raingardens, water butts & planters to add drainage capacity & amenity while supporting biodiversity. A brilliant school, now a little less wet at the edges 💙 www.watersencam.co.uk/water-sensit...
October 8, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Our first school in Cambs gets the #watersensitive treatment. #icknieldprimary in Sawston has #raingardens, water butts & planters to add drainage capacity & amenity while supporting biodiversity. A brilliant school, now a little less wet at the edges 💙 www.watersencam.co.uk/water-sensit...
This Government is keen to hear your views to help shape Water Efficiency Standards in Building Regulations. In the age of water scarcity, license reductions and continued rush for house building, do the standards go far enough? consult.defra.gov.uk/water-effici...
Review of Water Efficiency Standards in the Building Regulations 2010
- Defra
- Citizen Space
This site contains consultations that are run by Defra.
consult.defra.gov.uk
October 6, 2025 at 10:29 AM
This Government is keen to hear your views to help shape Water Efficiency Standards in Building Regulations. In the age of water scarcity, license reductions and continued rush for house building, do the standards go far enough? consult.defra.gov.uk/water-effici...
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Comment on exciting new water course creation on #SheepsGreen #cambridge (north of Fen Causeway) for fish passes/general biodiversity. 🐟 engage.cambridge.gov.uk/en-GB/projec...
October 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Comment on exciting new water course creation on #SheepsGreen #cambridge (north of Fen Causeway) for fish passes/general biodiversity. 🐟 engage.cambridge.gov.uk/en-GB/projec...
cambridgeppf.org/etn/rof-pure-c… Tonight 6:30pm Leper Chapel: PURE CLEAN WATER.
A primer on water crisis & economic pressures in Cambridge, portrait of a chalk stream and medieval engineering.
Our oldest surviving intact building is a beautiful cinema for one more night#riversoffilmlm
A primer on water crisis & economic pressures in Cambridge, portrait of a chalk stream and medieval engineering.
Our oldest surviving intact building is a beautiful cinema for one more night#riversoffilmlm
October 4, 2025 at 9:21 AM
cambridgeppf.org/etn/rof-pure-c… Tonight 6:30pm Leper Chapel: PURE CLEAN WATER.
A primer on water crisis & economic pressures in Cambridge, portrait of a chalk stream and medieval engineering.
Our oldest surviving intact building is a beautiful cinema for one more night#riversoffilmlm
A primer on water crisis & economic pressures in Cambridge, portrait of a chalk stream and medieval engineering.
Our oldest surviving intact building is a beautiful cinema for one more night#riversoffilmlm
Tonight (Wed 1st Oct) in #cambridge, 6:15 pm.
'Our Blue World: A Water Odyssey' is shown as part of the #riversoffilm festival. 💙💦 Tickets: cambridgeppf.org/etn/screenin...
@cambridgeppf.bsky.social
'Our Blue World: A Water Odyssey' is shown as part of the #riversoffilm festival. 💙💦 Tickets: cambridgeppf.org/etn/screenin...
@cambridgeppf.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Tonight (Wed 1st Oct) in #cambridge, 6:15 pm.
'Our Blue World: A Water Odyssey' is shown as part of the #riversoffilm festival. 💙💦 Tickets: cambridgeppf.org/etn/screenin...
@cambridgeppf.bsky.social
'Our Blue World: A Water Odyssey' is shown as part of the #riversoffilm festival. 💙💦 Tickets: cambridgeppf.org/etn/screenin...
@cambridgeppf.bsky.social
Some highlights from the #riversoffilm festival so far: oysters, ocean trawling devastation, #worldriversday poetry, chalk streams & dreams, company of filmmakers who love their rivers and life within and good audiences. Don't miss #ourblueworld cambridgeppf.org/riversoffilm/
September 30, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Some highlights from the #riversoffilm festival so far: oysters, ocean trawling devastation, #worldriversday poetry, chalk streams & dreams, company of filmmakers who love their rivers and life within and good audiences. Don't miss #ourblueworld cambridgeppf.org/riversoffilm/
Tonight (Thurs 27th) in #eddington, 7:30pm with @transitioncam.bsky.social Stephen Tomkins, ex-chair of #camvalleyforum will talk after the screening. For more about the #riversoffilm festival: 💙💦 @cambridgeppf.bsky.social
Tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/trans...
Tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/trans...
September 25, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Tonight (Thurs 27th) in #eddington, 7:30pm with @transitioncam.bsky.social Stephen Tomkins, ex-chair of #camvalleyforum will talk after the screening. For more about the #riversoffilm festival: 💙💦 @cambridgeppf.bsky.social
Tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/trans...
Tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/trans...
A break from #riversoffilm festival for something different - hands on soil in Icknield Primary School, #sawston #DfE #sudsinschools project with rain gardens and planters. Flowers look happy!
September 25, 2025 at 3:08 AM
A break from #riversoffilm festival for something different - hands on soil in Icknield Primary School, #sawston #DfE #sudsinschools project with rain gardens and planters. Flowers look happy!
Day 1 of #riversoffilm fest, wet & scaly at Museum of Cambridge. A tour & discussion of the fenland collection, then an evening of short films incl the brilliant Oyster Land with Q&A from the director. @cambridgeppf.bsky.social
ℹ️ bit.ly/roffest 💙💦
ℹ️ bit.ly/roffest 💙💦
September 24, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Day 1 of #riversoffilm fest, wet & scaly at Museum of Cambridge. A tour & discussion of the fenland collection, then an evening of short films incl the brilliant Oyster Land with Q&A from the director. @cambridgeppf.bsky.social
ℹ️ bit.ly/roffest 💙💦
ℹ️ bit.ly/roffest 💙💦
Excited to start a rainwater harvesting project to support trees at #stmatthewspiece Community Orchard. Working with #petersfield residents, @camcitco.bsky.social, On the verge Cambridge and others at #stmatthewsgardens / #yorkstreet. Extra hands, smiles & tea most welcome!
September 19, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Excited to start a rainwater harvesting project to support trees at #stmatthewspiece Community Orchard. Working with #petersfield residents, @camcitco.bsky.social, On the verge Cambridge and others at #stmatthewsgardens / #yorkstreet. Extra hands, smiles & tea most welcome!
Cambridge Rivers of Film Festival: Films & film-related events to inspire care, curiosity & action for our rivers and oceans.
Main: 23 Sept - 4th Oct. cambridgeppf.org/riversoffilm/
Tickets at no cost or at affordable prices, thanks to our event partners & #RiverCamCAN
Main: 23 Sept - 4th Oct. cambridgeppf.org/riversoffilm/
Tickets at no cost or at affordable prices, thanks to our event partners & #RiverCamCAN
August 31, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Cambridge Rivers of Film Festival: Films & film-related events to inspire care, curiosity & action for our rivers and oceans.
Main: 23 Sept - 4th Oct. cambridgeppf.org/riversoffilm/
Tickets at no cost or at affordable prices, thanks to our event partners & #RiverCamCAN
Main: 23 Sept - 4th Oct. cambridgeppf.org/riversoffilm/
Tickets at no cost or at affordable prices, thanks to our event partners & #RiverCamCAN
Seeking volunteers 🙏🏼 for The Cambridge Rivers of Film Festival
23rd Sept – 4th Oct.
Partnering with cambridgeppf.bsky.social to bring an exciting programme of films, workshops & other events focused on rivers this Autumn. We seek volunteers like you! #riversoffilmfestival #rivercamcan
23rd Sept – 4th Oct.
Partnering with cambridgeppf.bsky.social to bring an exciting programme of films, workshops & other events focused on rivers this Autumn. We seek volunteers like you! #riversoffilmfestival #rivercamcan
River of Film Festival seeks volunteers - Water Sensitive Cambridge
The Cambridge Rivers of Film Festival 23rd Sept – 4th Oct We are partnering with Cambridge Past, Present & Future to bring an exciting programme of films, workshops and other events focused on rivers,...
www.watersencam.co.uk
August 18, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Seeking volunteers 🙏🏼 for The Cambridge Rivers of Film Festival
23rd Sept – 4th Oct.
Partnering with cambridgeppf.bsky.social to bring an exciting programme of films, workshops & other events focused on rivers this Autumn. We seek volunteers like you! #riversoffilmfestival #rivercamcan
23rd Sept – 4th Oct.
Partnering with cambridgeppf.bsky.social to bring an exciting programme of films, workshops & other events focused on rivers this Autumn. We seek volunteers like you! #riversoffilmfestival #rivercamcan
The draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy is open for comment until 11 Sept. The LNRS describes our most precious habitats in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, including chalk streams & fen habitats. For benefit of future generations & our non-human kin yourvoice.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/lnrs/consult...
August 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy is open for comment until 11 Sept. The LNRS describes our most precious habitats in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, including chalk streams & fen habitats. For benefit of future generations & our non-human kin yourvoice.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/lnrs/consult...
Funding is withdrawn for the relocation of Cambridge sewage treatment works, four months after the Development Consent Order passed. @SaveHoneyHill1 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Cambridge sewage plant move halted after funding withdrawn
Anglian Water wants to replace its current facility, but the government withdrew funding.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 16, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Funding is withdrawn for the relocation of Cambridge sewage treatment works, four months after the Development Consent Order passed. @SaveHoneyHill1 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Lovely film from #meetingofrivers project #rivercam @neilwwilliams.bsky.social Friends of the Cam vimeo.com/1077559713/a...
RRN - D1
This is "RRN - D1" by Opus Independents on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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August 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Lovely film from #meetingofrivers project #rivercam @neilwwilliams.bsky.social Friends of the Cam vimeo.com/1077559713/a...
New research shows that a tree canopy of 40%, supported by retrofit rain gardens, could cut air temperatures in cities by up to 5C during heatwaves. Trees take time to mature, so "we need to go faster and go harder" to adapt our cities for climate change. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Climate change could see more trees in cities to tackle heatwaves - BBC News
Scientists say air temperatures could be reduced by 5C by planting more trees.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 26, 2025 at 6:31 AM
New research shows that a tree canopy of 40%, supported by retrofit rain gardens, could cut air temperatures in cities by up to 5C during heatwaves. Trees take time to mature, so "we need to go faster and go harder" to adapt our cities for climate change. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Our friends at the Newmarket Chalk Streams Trust seek a Project Officer to help deliver the "Rivers of Light - Newmarket’s Secret Chalk Streams!" Project, raising awareness of the local chalk stream network & improving wildlife, landscape & biodiversity. newmarketchalkstreamtrust.co.uk/vacancy
Vacancy – The Newmarket Chalk Streams Trust
newmarketchalkstreamtrust.co.uk
July 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Our friends at the Newmarket Chalk Streams Trust seek a Project Officer to help deliver the "Rivers of Light - Newmarket’s Secret Chalk Streams!" Project, raising awareness of the local chalk stream network & improving wildlife, landscape & biodiversity. newmarketchalkstreamtrust.co.uk/vacancy
"Keep your keep dry". Rain gardens and other sustainable drainage systems reduce flood risk by relieving pressure on drains. Project with Illustration & Animation BA students at Cambridge School of Art. Image by KatsGrimm (X) #illustratedSuDSBenefits #raingardens
July 19, 2025 at 11:47 AM
"Keep your keep dry". Rain gardens and other sustainable drainage systems reduce flood risk by relieving pressure on drains. Project with Illustration & Animation BA students at Cambridge School of Art. Image by KatsGrimm (X) #illustratedSuDSBenefits #raingardens
Come join us today at the Cambridge Museum of Technology with other river groups - #CommunityRiverDay, Sat 12th July 10:30am – 4:00pm.
£2 adults, inc entrance to the museum, u18s free.
We bring #RainLab, #RiversOfLoveAndMemory, conversations & care for river.
£2 adults, inc entrance to the museum, u18s free.
We bring #RainLab, #RiversOfLoveAndMemory, conversations & care for river.
July 12, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Come join us today at the Cambridge Museum of Technology with other river groups - #CommunityRiverDay, Sat 12th July 10:30am – 4:00pm.
£2 adults, inc entrance to the museum, u18s free.
We bring #RainLab, #RiversOfLoveAndMemory, conversations & care for river.
£2 adults, inc entrance to the museum, u18s free.
We bring #RainLab, #RiversOfLoveAndMemory, conversations & care for river.
Rivers of Britain find their land form bodies through artistic interpretation, paint and puppetry! River Avon joins Old Father Thames & Lady Wye...soon River Cam? A film for #Avonia #riversoffilmfestival in Cambridge. Do contribute to the crowdfunder www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/creating-a...
Creating Avona, a river spirit puppet
To create a puppet embodying the spirit of the river and our Bristol community, whilst raising awareness of water pollution.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
July 11, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Rivers of Britain find their land form bodies through artistic interpretation, paint and puppetry! River Avon joins Old Father Thames & Lady Wye...soon River Cam? A film for #Avonia #riversoffilmfestival in Cambridge. Do contribute to the crowdfunder www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/creating-a...
We are thrilled to support friends at Cambridge Retrofit Hub. Rainwater Harvesting event 9th July 5:15 - 6:15pm. Attend in person, hello@cambridgeretrofithub.org.
View a 3000l rainwater system by RainwaterHarvesting.com before it's covered by driveway. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1469542253...
View a 3000l rainwater system by RainwaterHarvesting.com before it's covered by driveway. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1469542253...
July 8, 2025 at 12:41 AM
We are thrilled to support friends at Cambridge Retrofit Hub. Rainwater Harvesting event 9th July 5:15 - 6:15pm. Attend in person, hello@cambridgeretrofithub.org.
View a 3000l rainwater system by RainwaterHarvesting.com before it's covered by driveway. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1469542253...
View a 3000l rainwater system by RainwaterHarvesting.com before it's covered by driveway. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1469542253...
"Rain gardens make our cities more livable & aesthetically pleasing, as well as the air cooler & cleaner."
Image by Chenyun
Illustration & Animation BA at Cambridge School of Art. A roadside river on Kings Parade, complete with waterfalls. #illustratedSuDSBenefits #raingardens
Image by Chenyun
Illustration & Animation BA at Cambridge School of Art. A roadside river on Kings Parade, complete with waterfalls. #illustratedSuDSBenefits #raingardens
June 26, 2025 at 4:14 AM
"Rain gardens make our cities more livable & aesthetically pleasing, as well as the air cooler & cleaner."
Image by Chenyun
Illustration & Animation BA at Cambridge School of Art. A roadside river on Kings Parade, complete with waterfalls. #illustratedSuDSBenefits #raingardens
Image by Chenyun
Illustration & Animation BA at Cambridge School of Art. A roadside river on Kings Parade, complete with waterfalls. #illustratedSuDSBenefits #raingardens
Protecting & restoring natural landscapes should be at the centre of the UK’s drought strategy. #catchmentbasedapproach, #caba and working at the scale of a catchment. theconversation.com/how-restorin...
How restoring river catchments can minimise drought and flood risks
Natural infrastructure can be restored in ways that reduce both flood risk and the effects of drought.
theconversation.com
June 25, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Protecting & restoring natural landscapes should be at the centre of the UK’s drought strategy. #catchmentbasedapproach, #caba and working at the scale of a catchment. theconversation.com/how-restorin...