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WordPress Cambridge Meetup

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What we’re about

Hi and welcome to WordPress Cambridge #wpcbg
WordPress Cambridge is a monthly Zoom Meetup for users, designers & developers to pool their knowledge, experiences and techniques. Traditionally we run on the second Monday evening, UK time, of the month. Voted the 8th best meetup in town by a Cambridge Business lounge poll. However, our August and December meetups are at a local Cambridge pub, as there is a small WordPress community around town.
Every meeting is an open discussion where everyone is free to share their experiences, knowledge and solutions. Often Chris or Simon introduce the topic, just to get the discussion started. Then participants take over. Questions are great, and hopefully someone knows a solution. Ideally, everyone leaves with a greater knowledge of WordPress.
We also have a code of conduct to ensure our meetings are friendly and welcoming to everyone who wants to attend. Please check it out!

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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM GMT
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WordPress 6.9 & 7.0?? Mon 12th Jan 7pm UK, Zoom, WordPress Cambridge
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Dear All,
This month, by popular demand, we'll discuss WordPress 6.9 and maybe what's proposed for WordPress 7.0. As this is a Zoom meeting, register for the Zoom link here:
https://www.meetup.com/wordpress-cambridge/events/312022687

Chris and I will kick off the discussion with a quick overview, more to encourage everyone to share their thoughts, challenges and ideas. The topics might include these (suggested by ChatGPT) features ....:
- Streamlined Site Editor / “content-first” editing mode to make quick edits easier for non-technical users.
- Expanded template management: multiple templates per slug, drafts of templates, safe theme switching without losing custom templates.
- Block-level commenting (“Notes”): allow editors/designers to leave comments on individual blocks inside the editor.
- Ability to hide blocks on the frontend while keeping them visible in the editor (for staging, experiments, seasonal content).
- Several new/updated core blocks including:
1. Accordion Block
2. Math Block (LaTeX support)
3. Time to Read Block (estimated reading time/word count)
4. Terms Query Block & related taxonomy blocks
- Command Palette access expanded to the full WordPress dashboard (not just the editor) so you can search/navigate via keyboard shortcut
- Updates to the “Interactivity API”, DataViews / DataForms, HTML API, Block Bindings etc.
- Performance and resource-loading improvements: faster page loads, better caching/back-forward browser navigation (bfcache), optimized stylesheets and script loading.
- No new default theme: the release focuses on editing, performance and developer tooling rather than launching a brand-new bundled theme.
Beginner or advanced, we’re here to learn from one another. As always, our friendly regulars from the UK, Europe, and the USA will be joining in.
### Event Schedule:
7:00 PM – Quick hellos and intros: Share your WordPress journey in 10 seconds!
7:15 PM – Open discussions with live Q&A and contributions from attendees. Feel free to share your screen.
8:30 PM – Brainstorm ideas for next month’s topic.
9:00 PM – Official close, but you’ll leave inspired and more connected with our WordPress community!

### Why Attend?
From the UK to the US and across Europe, our meetups bring together a diverse group of WordPress enthusiasts. You’ll tap into a wealth of knowledge and get real-world tips and solutions for your design projects.
🔗 Reserve Your Spot Today! https://www.meetup.com/wordpress-cambridge/events/312022687

Warmly, Simon & Chris
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