r/cambridge • • 5d ago

Other Making friends mega thread - Autumn edition

38 Upvotes

If you are looking to make friends in Cambridge this Autumn, you are in the right place!

How to use this post:

  1. REPLY TO PEOPLE. This does not work if you drop a note about who you are looking for and then running away. Speak with people.

  2. Drop a reply detailing what you are into and who you might be looking to hang out with.

  3. Check the previous making friends posts for EVEN MORE people wanting to be friends with you - yes you!

Ice breaker prompt - favourite autumn drink.

Happy friending!


r/cambridge • • Aug 08 '26

Local services Sales Mega thread

4 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 • • 14h ago

Grumbles/rants Update on misogynistic verbal abuse and physical assault on Stourbridge Common

116 Upvotes

Hi everyone! A few posts have been made about this man already but I thought I would start a new one here as the police has attempted to take action in vain.

To recap the accident: on Saturday 10th October between 9:30-10am, my partner and I were walking on Stourbridge common when a young man (18-25, white, tall, wearing all black and a face covering) started cycling next to us and shouting violently misogynistic things at me. This felt extremely different to the standard sexist comments I have become accustomed to getting in the street, as his words were very hateful and threatening. We ignored him but he then got off his bike and attempted to punch my partner multiple times before other people intervened. We reported the incident to the police and had to file two separate reports.

The police has followed up with my partner multiple times about the physical assault, unfortunately I haven’t heard anything from them myself. We got a disappointing update today claiming that CCTV at the location of the incident was obstructed by trees and so that it was impossible to identify this man, although the police mentioned multiple reports had been made that day for a similar individual (and I’ve seen people talking about it on here who reported this person too). There is allegedly footage which matches his description cycling towards town, but unfortunately still unidentifiable because of the face covering.

I am writing this to please, please urge anyone who has seen him to report it to the police, as it may help the police identify him - you can report after the fact, and make sure you get a report reference number!

If you already have reported it and you feel you have more information which could help identify him, I would be happy to share my partner’s crime case file.

IMPORTANT EDIT: To be clear, in this case, the police have been very supportive and reassuring, They told us they have set up patrols in the area and have notified the officers patrolling of the description of this crime (and of the perpetrator). They have tried their best to track him down which makes it so much more important for people to report any similar incidents so they can build a case and make it safer city and area for us all.


r/cambridge • • 13h ago

Grumbles/rants Screw you, guy on scooter.

41 Upvotes

Don’t run a red light ever but if you were going to run it at least USE YOUR EYES AND BRAIN to see if there are people with SMALL CHILDREN AND PETS about to cross, you numbnuts. Happened this morning on my way to work and still gets me heated thinking about it now. Screw you very much dude, you suck.


r/cambridge • • 10h ago

Visiting Cambridge A little autumn walk around Cambridge 🍂

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I took a little walk around Cambridge and captured some of the things I love about this city in autumn — King’s College, golden leaves in the park, the historic streets, and even a squirrel taking a break in a tree.

It’s lovely how a familiar place can feel different with every season.

What’s your favourite place in Cambridge for an autumn walk?


r/cambridge • • 19h ago

Photos The Cambridge Wheel under construction

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Spotted this being built while walking across Parker's Piece yesterday. It's a much more involved process than I expected.


r/cambridge • • 12h ago

Local services 3d printer needed

2 Upvotes

Hi,

Is there anyone with a 3d printer I could use/or print something for me - for a small DIY project. Paid of course
Thanks


r/cambridge • • 12h ago

Things to do Halloweekend Plans? 25+ 🎃👻

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Hi,

I have a friend visiting out of town and I’m stuck on what we should do for Halloween.

We’re both in our late twenties but are dressing up, drinking and want to have a good time of course.

I’ve lived here just over a year and only been out twice so I don’t really know what’s good.

Just wondering where will be a good time but not too young and full of teenagers/early twenties making me feel ‘unc’.

I see a lot of places are doing ticketed events too so I want to book them in advance if needed.

And yes I know London is better and a short train ride away but I want to enjoy being hungover in my own bed and not fork out for trains and hotels.

Recommendations much appreciated.


r/cambridge • • 15h ago

Cambridge Question Any experience with Platinum Properties?

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Hi everyone! Has anyone here rented through Platinum Properties (Ely), particularly in Cambridge? Just wondering what people’s experiences have been like with them, especially regarding property management, communication and inspections. Would love to hear both positive and negative experiences. Thanks!


r/cambridge • • 15h ago

Other Looking for a gym buddy/ workout buddy

3 Upvotes

Hello
I’m 30F hoping to get back to exercising again after a year of not keeping up to it.
I am looking for a gym buddy - hoping to go to Nuffield. I live centrally and open to considering other recommendations but inclining towards Nuffield generally.
I struggle with consistency but will happily make it if I have company :)


r/cambridge • • 10h ago

Cambridge Events Free ticket, Wave Pictures @ The Portland, 29/10

1 Upvotes

I’ve a spare ticket for this, which I’m happy to give to anyone who can use it. I’m going to the gig and my ticket is on the same pdf as the spare. So, you’ll need to meet me at the venue to get a wristband.


r/cambridge • • 10h ago

Cambridge Question Trick or treating!

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Hey all! I’m going to go trick or treating this year and I was just wondering where the best places are to go/ neighbourhoods that usually have many participants! Thanks a lot!!!


r/cambridge • • 18h ago

Things to do Romesh at Corn Exchange - tickets?

3 Upvotes

Realise the date is coming up so thought I’d chance my arm. Anyone looking to offload any tickets to Romesh on 7th November?

Let me know. Would be happy to take them off your hands.


r/cambridge • • 20h ago

Local services Recommendation for someone to put in a gravel drive?

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Hello, we want to put a gravel car parking area on part of our front garden. Have you had a gravel drive done and if so can you recommend the person/firm that did it? Thanks!


r/cambridge • • 1d ago

Photos Tranquil autumn morning, Ditton Meadows 🍁

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r/cambridge • • 10h ago

Local services Shape the Future of Cambridge Parks

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r/cambridge • • 1d ago

Cambridge Events Apple day - why cancelled?

15 Upvotes

Anyone know why Apple day in botanical gardens was cancelled this year?


r/cambridge • • 1d ago

Cambridge Question Power cut

4 Upvotes

Power is out in CB4. Anyone else? How wide is this?


r/cambridge • • 1d ago

Cambridge Events Events this season

1 Upvotes

Guys, drop the events you’ll be attending this season. It could be live music, theatre, comedy, an installation…anything.

And it doesn’t have to be in Cambridge. You might live in Cambridge and attend an event in another city.


r/cambridge • • 1d ago

Cambridge Events Has anyone here seen the 'Whispers of Wonder' dinner-and-a-magic show about the 'secret history' of Cambridge at the Clayton Hotel? If so, was it any good?

5 Upvotes

(No, I'm not secretly part of their marketing campaign, I'm just wondering if I should take my dad to it as a treat.)


r/cambridge • • 1d ago

Other Darwin green Cambridge

3 Upvotes

Please could anyone who brought a house in phase 2 of the Darwin green development in Cambridge UK let me know their experience. Thank you!


r/cambridge • • 1d ago

Visiting Cambridge neat stained glass in the area?

9 Upvotes

Some of my family will be visiting later this year and they like stained glass. Where are some good places in and around town to see stained glass features?

Thanks


r/cambridge • • 1d ago

Local services Puppy (Human) training

0 Upvotes

Hello

What are we paying in and around Cambridge for puppy training, and can anyone recommend any places?

Many thanks


r/cambridge • • 1d ago

Other Where to buy a statement indoor house plant

2 Upvotes

I would prefer to see the plant in person before buying, rather than ordering from an on-line retailer, does anyone know of a specialist garden centre that might sell large (~2M tall) house plants anywhere in Cambridgeshire?


r/cambridge • • 1d ago

Things to do Free tickets to Terror at Tivioli

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Hello people I have 4 or 5 free tickets to this event, Cambridge Tivioli Halloween 31st Saturday. Me and my mates are going to different even so we want to give them away otherwise its money wasted 😊 just DM me and I will email the barcodes

https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Cambridge/The-Tivoli-Cambridge/JACFEST-Presents-Terror-At-The-Tivoli/42375764/