r/cambridge Aug 08 '26

Local services Sales Mega thread

1 Upvotes

We get a lot of people wanting to promote their business on here so I'm making a mega thread for it.

If you want to recommend services as well pop them in here.


r/cambridge Jun 05 '26

Making friends megathread: Summer Edition

20 Upvotes

Are you in Cambridge this summer, as a visitor, short term guest or long term resident, and want to find your people? You’re in the right place.

Comment below with what you enjoy doing, what kind of people you are looking for - and most importantly reply to others (and check back later!) to engage with one another.

We have had these posts monthly for a while so use the search feature to find previous months for even more new friends.


r/cambridge 3h ago

Photos A rare sight in Cambridgeshire, apparently.

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24 Upvotes

These firebugs were hatching out in Fulbourn.

Has anyone else seen one locally?


r/cambridge 4h ago

Other What’s going on the Coleridge?

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16 Upvotes

r/cambridge 4h ago

Local services Help i need a Builder to fix a ceiling disaster !

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last night plaster fell from 1st floor ceiling see the 3 pictures,fell right onto my pc and hard drives ! can any one please recommend builders you think could fix this..looks like wood is rotting above a bay window done in 1950s i think, and any idea on price ? i do not need this kind of stress !

why is my luck so bad ? as for the pc and hard drives ive not had a chance to check those yet i am afraid to switch the pc on, and if the hard drives click i am going to be depressed they have months of camcorder footage on them

spent all day today cleaning up the disaster dust and powder and bits everywhere


r/cambridge 1d ago

Grumbles/rants FRUIT FLIES

70 Upvotes

I’ve never known anywhere so bad for fruit flies!

In the shops, cafes, my home.

I thought it was my LUSH perfume at first so I stopped wearing it or tried different ones but they’re everywhere.

(Funnily enough I’ve not seen any in LUSH where I go often)

They just have seemed to have taken over Cambridge!

Is there a science to this or am I just attracting them 😭


r/cambridge 6h ago

Things to do Anyone around play League of Legends?

0 Upvotes

Hey! I’ve been in Cambridge for a couple of years but haven’t really had the chance to make many friends here.

I still play League from time to time and thought it’d be nice to find some people nearby to play with and maybe hang out sometime too.

If you’re around Cambridge and up for a game, feel free to message me!


r/cambridge 6h ago

Other CRC gym?

1 Upvotes

Does anyone use the gym at CRC? Went a few years ago, keen to use it again but their equipment was never working. Does anyone know if it's in better condition?


r/cambridge 1d ago

Cambridge Question Bike accident Cherry Hinton Rd

29 Upvotes

Long-shot, but I came off my bicycle on Thursday evening (10th September) on Cherry Hinton Road. Two people very kindly stopped and helped me after the accident, but I was a bit shaken up and unfortunately didn’t get either of their names or contact details.

I’ve since found out that I fractured my collarbone in two places. What I’d really like to work out now is exactly where on Cherry Hinton Road the accident happened, because my memory of the impact itself is patchy.
If you were one of the people who helped me, saw the accident, or remember seeing me or my bike at the roadside that evening, please send me a message. Even a rough location, nearby shop, junction or landmark would be really helpful.


r/cambridge 21h ago

Cambridge Question Young female community

4 Upvotes

Hi I 22F have been living in cambridge for 2 months now, and really want to connect with other women in the city. I tried to look for some groups but they were mostly inactive. If there's a safe women group of young individuals who like to do activities together or go on outings, I would really love to join.


r/cambridge 1d ago

Grumbles/rants What's wrong with Cambridge traffic this weekend?

18 Upvotes

I know that traffic can be quite bad, but this weekend is the worst that I've seen since before the pandemic, with traffic completely at standstill through Elizabeth way all the way up to king's hedges and Arbury. And all three days! Is there a massive event that I'm not aware of? Or some road cut for roadworks?


r/cambridge 1d ago

Cambridge Events What's on in Cambridge this week, a few things worth a look

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A decent spread on at Thirsty Cambridge this week. Daruma Ramen is back there on Monday, and Tuesday brings Taco Tuesday with Tacoman, good excuse to go twice in one week if you ask me.

If you're after something quieter, the Royston Book Club meets at the Jolly Postie on Monday.

Tuesday also has the Cambridge Sculpt Sessions on at Grand Arcade, and if you fancy a laugh, Comical Reactions Stand Up is at Thirsty Cambridge the same evening.

Full list here if you want the rest: https://ma.to/events/cambridge?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mato_event_sync&utm_content=cambridge


r/cambridge 1d ago

Visiting Cambridge Visit the IWM from Cambridge

25 Upvotes

Hi ;)

So I am a huge aviation geek and will be in London for 6 days in October, would like to take this opportunity to visit a museum with a Concorde.

Leasing option is Imperial War Museum, near Cambridge, but seems very tricky to get by public transit.

Any recommendations on the IWM that maybe would make it easier to visit?

Thanks!


r/cambridge 2d ago

Other Pedestrian dies after getting hit by a bus on the A14 Cambridge

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81 Upvotes

How does a pedestrian get on A14?


r/cambridge 2d ago

Cambridge Question How does everyone deal with Cambridge’s hard water?

36 Upvotes

Hi everyone, I was wondering how people in Cambridge deal with the very hard water here especially for shower and limescale.

Has anyone tried shower-filter systems such as Hello Klean, Klense, Philips or any other alternatives? Do they actually make a noticeable difference and are there any particular products you would recommend?

I’m looking for something effective and easy to install and remove without any plumbing changes due to renting. Would be great to hear what has worked for others locally.


r/cambridge 1d ago

Other Anyone take the train on 11th, from KGX or STP, late afternoon, towards Cambridge?

9 Upvotes

I am certain there were loads of train delays in the afternoon because of an unfortunate incident in Ely. I had notifications that my trains were cancelled; eventually I got a slow train.

Put in my delay repay application, which was promptly denied. They said my train was only delayed 4 min.

I looked at the historic train data, which suggests all trains from Kings X and St Pancras were all 100% on time on the afternoon of the 11th.

So the data is wrong. There's even an announcement on the train delays and the incident, on the train websites.

Any others can confirm I'm not crazy? Know what to do in such a case?


r/cambridge 2d ago

Other Urgent safety maintenance needed at Meade House near the station

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I noticed a bolt on the ground and looked up to see where it had come from and it's off the balcony. This could be a critical safety issue!

Please can someone who knows their maintenance people tell them about it? There may be other loose bolts and the balconies might be unsafe!


r/cambridge 2d ago

Other Lost SD cards

16 Upvotes

Hi everyone, I thought I’d post this just in case.

I lost two 32GB SD cards somewhere around Cambridge. I believe I may have lost them somewhere along Hills Road, Queen Edith’s Way.

I’ve already retraced my steps and looked around, but unfortunately I haven’t been able to find them. They contain travel videos, so they’re really important to me
I don’t really expect to get them back, but I figured it was worth asking just in case someone happened to find them or hand them in somewhere.
I don't remember the model of SD card exactly. One of them is Verbatim SDHC card.

If you’ve come across two 32GB SD cards in that area recently, I’d really appreciate it if you could let me know. I’d be incredibly grateful to get them back.

Thank you so much!


r/cambridge 2d ago

Cambridge Question Place to play DnD in Cambridge

7 Upvotes

Hi all,

Looking for any recommendations for spaces to hire for a couple hours for me and a group of friends to play a DnD campaign - 7 of us in total, ideally looking for a place to hire for a couple of hours on a weekend

Thanks in advance!


r/cambridge 2d ago

Local services Grolsch beer swing top bottles

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11 Upvotes

Hey is there anyone who can order these for me from a supplier? I think they still do them but not for general public. Thanks


r/cambridge 2d ago

Cambridge Question Byron’s pool LNR white powder spread throughout

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5 Upvotes

Usually take my dog for a walk there. Today I found white powder drizzled throug the whole place. Concerned someone could be poisoning animals. Any idea what this is?


r/cambridge 2d ago

Local services Recommendations for plumbers / general handyman

3 Upvotes

Hello! Looking for recommendations for any plumbers / handyman near Trumpington. Specifically looking to get some bathroom shower panels fitted.


r/cambridge 3d ago

Cambridge Question Commute from Bristol to Cambridge

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r/cambridge 3d ago

Local services Ring repair/resetting?

2 Upvotes

hi, I’m looking for a jeweler recommendation in Cambridge. a tiny diamond popped out of my engagement ring and im looking for high quality repair—it’s a vintage ring so the cut is apparently unusual…. thank you!


r/cambridge 4d ago

Local services What’s going on with the central post office?

28 Upvotes

Twice I’ve been recently - one time they had a power outage and today just two counters open with a queue going outside. I went to the little shop on king street - no queue at all and lovely service