Let's Go Circular
We use Grand Arcade as a platform to showcase some of the best circular economy initiatives from across Cambridgeshire through a programme of interactive workshops, exhibitions and stands.
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Enjoy free workshops and pop-ups throughout the year. Keep an eye on this page, as we continue to add more events and exhibitors.
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, 15:30
Friday 1 November, 14:30
Friday 1 November, 16:30
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!
Book one of the sessions here!
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.
Cambridge Carbon Footprint - Stand to calculate your carbon footprint
Let's Go Circular Hub, on the First Floor of Grand Arcade
Free Repair Workshops with Levi's team
Sewing Workshop with Sew Positive charity
Join Us!
If your business, charity, environmental or community group is interested in getting involved with Let’s Go Circular, please get in touch with marketing@grandarcade.co.uk