News and Updates
Category: Community
2 November 2026
Partnership brings community together at Eddington Holiday Lunch
A partnership spanning Cambridge’s public, private and charitable sectors has brought the Eddington community together for the latest Holiday Lunch at Storey’s Field Centre.
On 29 October, over 140 adults and children from Eddington and the surrounding area joined the event for a free hot lunch and dessert, crafts and activities, creating opportunities for families from a wide range of backgrounds to meet and connect.
The event demonstrated what can be achieved through collaboration. The chefs from The Starman restaurant at the Hyatt Centric prepared lunch, while New Life Church, Eddie’s Café, and Cambridge Sustainable Food provided volunteer support. Cambridge City Council’s Community Development Team and The Fitzwilliam Museum supported arts and craft activities, with Storey’s Field Centre providing the community venue.
Together, the organisations combined resources, expertise and volunteer time to create a welcoming event that supported families during the school holidays while strengthening connections across Eddington.
Tim Anderson from New Life Church who led the event commented: “It was amazing to have so many people enjoying such a great time together here in Eddington. It has been a tremendous community-spirited event bringing together local partners who are working together to support local families. The community has shown such appreciation and we are delighted to be making a positive impact by helping people during the Half Term holidays.”
The Holiday Lunch builds on a growing community partnership model, with organisations working collectively to support social wellbeing and an inclusive neighbourhood. This event has been led by New Life Church and it is the second event with support from Hyatt Centric Cambridge. It has evolved and expanded from the local authorities programme which supports families in need during the school holidays.
If you would like to help volunteer at a future Holiday Lunch, please contact New Life Church to find out more.
