Friends of Midsummer Common
Picture: Richard Warwick
Midsummer Common is an ancient grassland nestled in the heart of Cambridge. Friends of Midsummer Common (FoMC) is concerned with the good management and responsible use of the sward and adjacent orchard.
The Common
For many centuries fairs and other events have been staged on the Common and this tradition continues today. At other times cattle graze the land bringing the country into the City. In recent years, the Common is also prized as a source of biodiversity and refuge in time of pandemic. For more about the Common and its history . . .
The Orchard
Friends of Midsummer Common established and looks after the Community Orchard just to the south of the Cutter Ferry bridge. Volunteers help plant trees and wildflowers, cut grass and clear weeds in a sociable environment. For more about the orchard and how you can join our volunteer team . . .
Projects
The Friends of Midsummer Common has filed a a draft Management Plan to the Council, and we are awaiting their agreement. The initiatives outlined in this document will inform our project initiatives going forward. For more about projects described in the management plan . . .
Membership
Membership allows you to stay up-to-date on issues that affect the common and to join with your fellow neighours as we work to ensure the preservation of this expansive resource .
Volunteering
We have frequent volunteer opportunities in our orchard (spring - autumn. Click the button for more information, or the map on the right to see a marker showing the orchard's location.
Find Us
Midsummer Common is nestled between the River Cam, Victoria Ave. , Maids Causway / Newmarket Road and Elizabeth Way The Orchard, designated above, may not appear on your map app. Use postcode CB5 8DJ
News & Events
Key Documents
Stay informed about events on the common and opportunities, e.g., webinars and lectures, that offer timely information. More information is found on the News-Events page . . .
Informative documents about the common and those important to the management and governamce of the FoMC are found on the About page.