PROGRAMME
Enjoy free workshops and pop-ups throughout the year. Keep an eye on this page, as we continue to add more events and exhibitors.
INTERNATIONAL REPAIR DAY
with CAMBRIDGE CARBON FOOTPRINT
Saturday 19 October, 1 – 4 pm
Celebrate International Repair Day with our Repair Café !
We will help you to fix your broken and worn toys and gadgets, jewellery, clothes, electricals and all sorts of household items.
Please book your items in for repair using this BOOKING FORM.
Location: Grand Arcade Let’s Go Circular Hub, First Floor
ECO FAIR at CAMBRIDGE CENTRAL LIBRARY
Saturday 19th October, 11 am – 1 pm
Family friendly eco fair. Come and meet community groups, university teams and organisations doing brilliant work to tackle climate change and restore nature. Learn about positive steps you can take to help planet Earth.
Location: Cambridge Centre Library, First Floor
AUTUMNAL FLORAL WREATH MAKING, with Flora Laura
Saturday 26 October, 10:00 – 13:00
Explore the art of seasonal decor and craft a stunning autumn wreath while exploring circular floristry techniques.
Location: Grand Arcade Let’s Go Circular Hub, First Floor
CARE & REPAIRS WORSHOP, by LEVI’S
Saturday 26 October, 13:00 – 17:00
Learn the basics of caring for and repairing your clothes. From fixing small holes to stitching over stains and sewing patches, Levi’s experienced tailors will share their best tips.
Location: Grand Arcade, Ground Floor, near Levi’s Store
Book a spot now!
UNDERSTAND CLIMATE CHANGE, by Climate Fresk NGO facilitators
A Playful & Collaborative Workshop to help you uncover the intricate cause-and-effect relationships that drive climate change.
Saturday 26 October, 10:00 – 13:00
Location: Grand Arcade Let’s Go Circular Hub, First Floor
HOW BAD ARE BANANAS?
The Carbon Footprint Games by The Future We Want
Saturday 26 October, 09:00 – 17:00
Look out for the giant banana stand in the atrium to play an interactive game that will challenge your views on sustainability and consumption.
Location: Grand Arcade Ground Floor, near John Lewis’ entrance
Learn more, book a spot or join us on the day!
PERSONAL STYLING SUNDAY, with Donna Tweedale & Cosmin Diaconu
Sunday 27 October
*Styling by Donna Tweedale, 11:00 -12:00
Join Donna to uncover responsible shopping practices and gain insight into the materials that shape your garments. Additionally, experience soothing hand massages from Ros of Natural Body Care, featuring rejuvenating natural products designed to nourish your skin.
Talk: 11:00 -12:00: Learn more and book now
Drop in anytime for styling advice: 12:00 – 17:00
Bring your children! There will be an opportunity for them to be creative with making outfit combinations whilst understanding the difference between fabrics we can choose in a tangible playful way.
*Revive & Repair: Discover the Art of Boro Stitching, from 14:00 until 16:30
Learn Boro stitching, a Japanese repair technique, and give new life to old garments in this eco-friendly workshop. Free patch included! Book your space now and drop in anytime
Location: Grand Arcade Let’s Go Circular Hub, First Floor
UPCYCLING, SLOW-STITCHING & POP-UP SALE, with Sew Positive
Monday 28 October, 10:00 – 14:00
Enjoy a hands-on experience where you can try slow stitching, creative upcycling and tips on reducing textile waste. Come along to learn how you can use sewing to make sustainable habit shifts in your life.
Location: Grand Arcade Let’s Go Circular Hub, First Floor
CREATE A LEAF LANTERN, with PECT Creating Sustainable Places
Tuesday 29 October, 10:00 – 16:00
All ages can enjoy crafting your very own enchanting leaf lantern using vibrant autumn leaves and recycled jars.
Location: Grand Arcade Let’s Go Circular Hub, First Floor
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS REPAIRS & PIANO EQUALS, with Miller’s Music
Wednesday 30 October, 09:00 – 17:00
Receive free expert advice and subsidised repairs for your musical instruments and learn all about the pressing environmental issues tied to the music industry.
Location: Grand Arcade Let’s Go Circular Hub, First Floor
Learn more and book a repair session now!
HALLOWEEN FLORAL PUMPKIN WORKSHOP, with Flora Laura
Thursday 31 October, 10:00 – 13:00
Get ready for a spooktacular time! Transform pumpkins into eye-catching floral arrangements, using seasonal flowers and foliage, as well as circular floristry techniques.
Location: Grand Arcade Let’s Go Circular Hub, First Floor
CIRCULAR HALLOWEEN HEADWEAR & WREATH MAKING, by The Junk Trunk
Thursday 31 October
Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween event where we’ll be crafting unique circular Halloween wreaths and circular headwear to complete your decor and costume!
14:00 – 15:00
15:00 – 16:00
16:00 – 17:00
Book one of the sessions here!
CIRCULAR HEADWEAR WORKSHOP, by The Junk Trunk
Friday 1 November
Craft your own one-of-a-kind headpiece with reused materials and decorations.
14:00 – 15:00
15:00 – 16:00
16:00 – 17:00
CREATE YOUR OWN EARTH DUMPLING, by Rewilding with Kelly Briggs
Friday 1 November
10:00 – 11:00: Book a spot now
11:30 – 12:30: Book a spot now
Delve into the fascinating tradition of Earth Dumplings, also known as seed bombs – an ancient Japanese technique designed to restore biodiversity in areas that have lost plant species.
Location: Grand Arcade Let’s Go Circular Hub, First Floor
POP-UP ABOUT WILDLIFE REGENERATION, by The Museum of Zoology
Friday 1 November, all day
Location: Grand Arcade Ground Floor
No booking needed
ADAPT!
Pop-up stall by University of Cambridge Museums
Friday 1 November, all day
A playful and participative experience to explore and reflect on how wildlife is adapting to a changing world, and the lifestyle changes we can take on to help it thrive.
Location: Grand Arcade Ground Floor
No booking needed
SWAP SHOP, by Verte
Bring your clothes, Swap, Sustain!
Saturday 2 November, 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday 3 November, 10:00 – 18:00
Get ready to swap, save, and sustain with us and become part of the circular fashion movement.
Location: Grand Arcade Let’s Go Circular Hub, First Floor
PRE-LOVED FASHION POP-UP, RetroGusto
From Monday 4 until Sunday 10 November
Explore and shop unique pieces reimagined by local designer Cosmin Diaconu. See upcycled outfits and designs straight from a cutting-edge Fashion Show celebrating sustainable fashion.
Location: Grand Arcade Let’s Go Circular Hub, First Floor
RE-FASHION POP-UPS
Friday 29 November – Sunday 1 December
Pre-Loved and Upcycled Fashion from local businesses.
First Floor, Let’s Go Circular Hub.
Learn more about the next Re-Fashion pop-up.
Facilities
- Blue badge parking
- Car Parking
- Restaurant
- wheelchair access
Accessibility Facilities
- Blue Badge Parking
- Designated wheelchair public toilet
- facilities for disabled guests
- Wheel chair accessible
- wheelchair access
- Wheelchair accessible
