🌿 Going Green: A Special Opening of The Lion Café 🌿

Join us for a very special community event on Saturday November 22nd, to discover practical ways to save energy, reduce bills, and help the planet while enjoying our delicious coffee, cake, and pastries!

Between 10 am and 12pm you can meet experts, chat with local residents who have retrofitted their homes, and see the energy-saving improvements made at the pub thanks to the Net Zero Villages grant from the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, administered by South Cambridgeshire District Council.

Expert Advice Under One Roof

  • Uttlesford Citizens Advice: Chat to an Energy Specialist from to check benefit entitlements, tackle fuel debt, get energy-saving tips, find the best tariffs, access grants, and more.
  • Cambridge Carbon Footprint: Learn how you could see your home’s heat loss with thermal imaging cameras

See Our Green Upgrades

Thanks to the Net Zero Villages grant from South Cambridgeshire District Council, we’ve:

  • Installed secondary glazing
  • Added loft insulation
  • Upgraded to a more efficient heating system
  • Swapped to LED light bulbs

Chat with our management committee about how we chose contractors and made decisions – and see the results for yourself.

Learn From Local Residents

Meet people who have retrofitted their homes, including solar panels, batteries, and other energy-saving measures, and hear real-life tips and experiences.

Why Come?

“Going Green” is a friendly, informative community event where you can:

  • Discover practical ways to save energy and money
  • Get advice from experts
  • Share ideas with neighbours
  • Enjoy delicious refreshments

Take a step towards a greener future – we can’t wait to see you there!

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Opening Times

Wednesday 12 – 3pm and 5 – 10.30pm
Food served 12 – 2.30 pm and 6 – 9pm

Thursday 12 – 3pm and 5 – 10.30pm
Food served 12 – 2.30pm and 6 – 9pm

Friday 12 – 3pm and 5 – 10.30pm
Food served 12 – 2.30pm and 6 – 9pm

Saturday 12pm to 11pm
Food served until 9.30pm

Sunday 12pm to 6pm
Food served 12 – 3pm

Book a table

For groups of more than 6, please contact The Lion directly to make your reservation. 01799 494365

Contact Us

9 Abbey St,
Ickleton,
CB10 1SS

Tel: 01799 494365

Email: info@thelionatickleton.co.uk

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