MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences UnitLocal Community Resources
Childcare
University of Cambridge students who have infants or young children may be eligible to send their children to either of the two University of Cambridge nurseries (one of these is located on Edinstowe Close, off Chaucer Road). Details can be found here:www.admin.cam.ac.uk/univ/childcare/. And of course there is the Joint Colleges Nursery, located on Chaucer Road:www.jcn.org.uk/.
Staff and students of the University of Cambridge, and university-linked and college staff, who have school-aged children can take advantage of the Universities’ Holiday Playscheme. This playscheme provides childcare during the state school holiday periods and is operated by the University of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin University. Details can be found here: www.admin.cam.ac.uk/univ/childcare/.
Further information about childcare options in the Cambrideshire area – including playgroups, nursery provision, afterschool clubs, and holiday clubs – can be found here: www.opportunity-links.org.uk/
Accommodation
University of Cambridge Accommodation resources
Other Local Resources
Cambridge Local Information (hosted by University of Cambridge) links to sites for Local Councils, Events, Health, Leisure, Media, and more.
www.cam.ac.uk/local/events/ Links to Cambridge museums, Shakespeare festival, Botanic Garden, and other events and entertainment.
www.cambridgeshire.net/ Events, courses, clubs and more in and around Cambridge
www.kidsdirect.org.uk/cambridge/ Cambridge-based activities for children and families
www.admin.cam.ac.uk/sciencefestival/ Cambridge Science Festival
