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
Just a few spaces now for Water Night at the Technology Museum on Riverside (Pye building) on Wednesday at 6:30pm. Come join us to discuss local water and how some residents manage their use in the home & garden. Part of #cambridgeopenecohomes for CCF. Free. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/water-sens...
November 16, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Just a few spaces now for Water Night at the Technology Museum on Riverside (Pye building) on Wednesday at 6:30pm. Come join us to discuss local water and how some residents manage their use in the home & garden. Part of #cambridgeopenecohomes for CCF. Free. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/water-sens...
@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
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...
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
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...
"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.
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
Rain gardens reduce flood risk by capturing & storing rainwater, which helps to relieve pressure on drains and reduce ponding & flooding. Two futures. Which do you choose: Business As Usual or SuDs? #SuDSBenefits
By Joe illustration & Animation BA y1 @AngliaRuskin
#flowersnotfloods #slowflow
By Joe illustration & Animation BA y1 @AngliaRuskin
#flowersnotfloods #slowflow
June 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Rain gardens reduce flood risk by capturing & storing rainwater, which helps to relieve pressure on drains and reduce ponding & flooding. Two futures. Which do you choose: Business As Usual or SuDs? #SuDSBenefits
By Joe illustration & Animation BA y1 @AngliaRuskin
#flowersnotfloods #slowflow
By Joe illustration & Animation BA y1 @AngliaRuskin
#flowersnotfloods #slowflow
Rain gardens aren't just for rain! A customer in Abbey, Cambridge, sent a photo of their #SlowFlow Rain Planter, this year full of flowers. Deep rain-fed planters maintain soil moisture, even through extended periods of hot dry weather. #slowflow #slowflowers #growwhatyoulike #SlowFlowersMovement
June 18, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Rain gardens aren't just for rain! A customer in Abbey, Cambridge, sent a photo of their #SlowFlow Rain Planter, this year full of flowers. Deep rain-fed planters maintain soil moisture, even through extended periods of hot dry weather. #slowflow #slowflowers #growwhatyoulike #SlowFlowersMovement
Future water options with reps from farming, industry, government etc. showed up to listen, & advocate for nature, sustainable drainage & hydrated landscapes. ie let water into ground not just take it out. Day held by #wre at the glorious Orton Hall, an estate dating back to 1086.
May 22, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Future water options with reps from farming, industry, government etc. showed up to listen, & advocate for nature, sustainable drainage & hydrated landscapes. ie let water into ground not just take it out. Day held by #wre at the glorious Orton Hall, an estate dating back to 1086.
Glorious morning with 100 other river lovers on a flotilla of punts, paddle boards, canoes and kayaks showing love for our #rivercam. Message to @anglianwater.bsky.social : try harder to #cleanitup! #camvalleyforum @sascampaigns.bsky.social #paddleoutprotest #puntandpaddleout
May 17, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Glorious morning with 100 other river lovers on a flotilla of punts, paddle boards, canoes and kayaks showing love for our #rivercam. Message to @anglianwater.bsky.social : try harder to #cleanitup! #camvalleyforum @sascampaigns.bsky.social #paddleoutprotest #puntandpaddleout
So happy to be in the 106th @cnhs1857.bsky.social Conversazione. How often do you get to take part in the 106th of anything? Many more happy returns! Lots of lovely people got to play with our #RainLab to see how different vegetation affects the infiltration rate of rain.
See you in the 107th 😸
See you in the 107th 😸
April 20, 2025 at 8:59 AM
So happy to be in the 106th @cnhs1857.bsky.social Conversazione. How often do you get to take part in the 106th of anything? Many more happy returns! Lots of lovely people got to play with our #RainLab to see how different vegetation affects the infiltration rate of rain.
See you in the 107th 😸
See you in the 107th 😸
Thanks for the audience and Cambridge Arts Picturehouse #greenscreen for welcomed us in
March 24, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Thanks for the audience and Cambridge Arts Picturehouse #greenscreen for welcomed us in
Rave On For the Avon with filmmakers & local water activists. A good way to spend #worldwaterday 🌊💦 💙 Here's to #cleanwaterways 💧and #nomorepoo in the rivers 🙏
March 24, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Rave On For the Avon with filmmakers & local water activists. A good way to spend #worldwaterday 🌊💦 💙 Here's to #cleanwaterways 💧and #nomorepoo in the rivers 🙏
There's more than one way to love. We need all of it. Join us at Arts Picturehouse Cambridge today at 3:30 for RAVE ON THE AVON with q&a with the most Riverine Mrs Avon & filmmaker Charlotte Sawyer bit.ly/3DKLbOH #caba #waterislife #worldwaterday2025 #worldwaterday2025
March 22, 2025 at 8:17 AM
There's more than one way to love. We need all of it. Join us at Arts Picturehouse Cambridge today at 3:30 for RAVE ON THE AVON with q&a with the most Riverine Mrs Avon & filmmaker Charlotte Sawyer bit.ly/3DKLbOH #caba #waterislife #worldwaterday2025 #worldwaterday2025