🌿 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!



