Don’t forget to drop in at FruitFest this Sunday at Cottenham Village Hall, Lambs Lane Recreation Ground. FruitFest is an Apple Day with a difference – a feast of apples and other seasonal fruit and veg; with a mission to save waste and see surplus produce redistributed to where it’s needed. There will be attractions and interest for everyone. A cookery demonstration by popular chef ‘Waste Not Rowen’ at 2pm and apple tasting and apple juicing throughout, Also Create a Crazy Fruit/Veg Hat, a ‘bring and take’ jam jars exchange and refreshments. For more information see www.sustainablecottenham.org.uk/upcoming-events/fruitfest-2026
And maybe you’d be interested in joining a follow-up batch cooking session, led by Cambridge Sustainable Food, using donated fruit to make preserves such as chutneys, pickles, sauces or soups. Meet new people and help make good food accessible for all. No previous experience needed! Wednesday 16 September, 10.00-13.00, at Cottenham Village Hall. Free but BOOKING ESSENTIAL on chris@sustainablecottenham.org.uk