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At a time when we're being asked to work together, we will be sharing details of where you can find help and support from organisations and individuals in your area who are working hard to make things easier for you.
If you are in a position to help and have something that you鈥檇 like us to share, get in touch:
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Covid-19 support groups in Cambridgeshire
There are many local Cambridgeshire help groups operating via Whatsapp and email. You can find a list of those via the Cambridgeshire Coronavirus Mutual Aid group on social media .
There's also a searchable database of local help groups listed 聽via the Covid Mutual Aid organisation.The Red Hen Project
The Red Hen Project is helping to re-purpose and distribute computers and tablets to families who have limited ir no connectivity. To find out more about their work or donate an item, for more information.
Cambs Youth Panel
Cambs Youth Panel has been helping distribute unwanted computers and tablets to families who have limited connectivity. If you would like to donate an item or need help with internet access, for more information.
Collecting keepy-uppies... a cool 7 million of them!
Imogen Papworth-Heidel, who plays for Cambridge United Girls FC, has been putting her lockdown football practice to good use. She's 'collecting' 7.1 million keepy-uppies. That's one for every key worker in the country. Does anyone have Harrys Kane's number?!
The longest ride
Whittlesey Wheeler David Edin has been inspired by Geraint Thomas's 12-hour rides for the NHS. So, he's cycled non-stop for 24 hours.
Find out why on 成人论坛 Sounds
The socially-distanced singers
Anna Lapwood, 成人论坛 presenter and director of music at Pembroke College in Cambridge has been leading a special choir comprising NHS staff in Cambridge and across the UK. They's soon be performing their first virtual singalong.
Bradley's runaround
Despite having an underlying health condition, 9-year-old Bradley wanted to run every day to support the NHS, inspired by Captain Tom. He set himself the goal of completing 30km (18miles) in a week.
Zoe's storytime
5-year-old Zoe was worried that sick children in hospital would be missing out on bedtime stories. So, she's been reading her favourites online.
See the story here
Seasonal cheer
A mum from Soham who never got round to taking her Christmas lights down, is switching them on every evening in lockdown.聽
on 成人论坛 Sounds
Tough questions
A brother and sister team have managed to rope some celebrity names into their weekly online fundraising quiz. All they did was ask!
Here's the on 成人论坛 Sounds
Sew colourful and helpful!
These brightly patterned scrubs were made specially for East Anglian Children's Hospices by supporters in Cambridgeshire.
If you'd like to get involved in sewing scrubs for care settings, you can find a local group 聽via ScrubHub UK.
Windows of colour
Hayley is the matchday face painter for the Posh, but has decided to put her skills to good use in lockdown. She's been painting themed windows in Peterborough instead.
Watch on 成人论坛 Sounds
Front step snapshots
Photographer Katie Farr has been capturing family portraits at their front doors, in a number of Fen villages. You can see her work on 成人论坛 Sounds.
The use-whatever-you-can-find workout
Personal trainer Cha Cha Carter has been leading some virtual workouts, using whatever she can find in place of standard gym kit. See her toolbox workout on 成人论坛 Sounds.
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