Summer volunteering opportunity at Wimpole
We are looking for volunteers to help us deliver Summer of Play from 24th July to 3rd September. (You do not need to be available the whole time – just between those dates). You will be welcoming families to our play hub, which is filled with activities to entertain children (and adults) on their day out. You will make sure our visitors have a summer to remember and have lots of fun yourself at the same time. You will also be supporting the National Trust, Europe’s largest conservation charity. This is a short-term opportunity, ideal for people looking to gain experience to enhance their CVs – or who are just looking for something different to do over the summer.
Contact Anne French, Senior Volunteering and Community Officer, for more information: Anne.French@nationaltrust.org.uk
Ely Community Cinema
Situated in the Maltings on Ely Riverside, Ely Community Cinema is a volunteer-led organisation that shows world cinema, independent and arthouse films as well as mainstream movies twice a week. We are a 10 minute walk from the station, or you can park for free in the Ship Lane Car Park. We have a fully-licenced bar and you can also buy snacks and hot drinks.
To find out what’s on, visit our website at https://elycinema.org.uk and sign up for our newsletter.
Hope to see you soon!
Artist talks and workshops at the Polar Museum linked to our Painting the Poles exhibition.
All details, including how to book, can be found on our website: https://www.spri.cam.ac.uk/museum/events/
Hiam dances June, July, August 2025
HIAM Sports & Social Club, Putney Hill Rd. Prickwillow, Ely, Cambs. CB7 4UU.
Contact details on Website: https://www.hiam.org.uk/?page=ballroom
Lovely dance floor. Great acoustics. Licensed bar. Level access. Raffle. Free Wifi. Ample free parking.
Doors open at 7pm for evening dances. (1 pm for Tea dances)
Sunday Tea dances : 2 til 5 pm Members £6.50. Non-members £8.00 incl. tea/coffee/biscuits.
Saturday night dances : 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Members £7.50. Non-members £9.00.
Ballroom and Sequence dances at Hiam: JUNE JULY AUGUST 2025
All dances listed below are ‘pay at the door’ and 50/50 ballroom & sequence, UNLESS marked with an asterisk*.
Saturday July 19th – Stuart Burr
Saturday July 26th – Chris Powell
Sunday August 3rd – David Last
Saturday August 16th – Annie
Plus: Thursday tea dances with CDs hosted by Amanda & Richard, 2-4:30 p.m. £4 including tea/coffee/biscuits.
Cream Teas
Enjoy a traditional cream tea with freshly-baked scones, jam and cream, in the informal woodland garden of The Dovecote,
29 High Street, Haslingfield, CB23 1JW, 2.30 – 5.30 pm, on Sunday 7 September 2025.
Proceeds will be split between Parkinson’s UK and Little Owls, the village playgroup.
Pam Holt
The Complete Works of Jane Austen (Abridged) at the ADC Theatre, Cambridge 17th-19th July
‘I declare after all there is no enjoyment like theatre!’ Jane Austen (well, nearly)
Step into the world of Jane Austen like never before in this fast, funny and utterly charming romp through all her novels. In one whirlwind summer’s evening, three actors bring Austen’s beloved characters to life with wit, energy, a touch of mayhem and an assortment of hats and bonnets. From Elizabeth Bennet to Emma Woodhouse, Mr Darcy to Mr Knightley – no hero or heroine is safe. Whether you’re a die-hard Austen fan or a newcomer, prepare for a joyfully chaotic celebration of romance, satire and dubious match-making. Austen has never been this much fun.
On Thursday 17th and Friday 18th July, there will also be a short Austen-inspired concert in the Larkum Studio after the show for those who wish to attend, performed by Laura Klein of the Jane Austen Playlist.
And for Austen fans, there is also a student production of Pride and Prejudice on at the ADC Theatre from 17th-21st June. You can get a 10% Season ticket discount if you get tickets for both shows.
https://www.adctheatre.com/whats-on/play/the-complete-works-of-jane-austen-abridged/
Cambridge Summer Music Festival 2025: A Month of Musical Brilliance in the Heart of Cambridge
The Cambridge Summer Music Festival 2025 will take place from July 2nd to July 30th, featuring nearly 30 performances across iconic venues in Cambridge and nearby locations like Ely Cathedral and Saffron Hall. Under the artistic direction of tenor Ben Johnson, the festival offers a diverse program of opera, chamber music, orchestral works, jazz, and solo recitals, showcasing both established stars and emerging talent.
Highlights include performances of Britten’s Peter Grimes (July 5), the Nash Ensemble’s 60th Anniversary Concert (July 11), Eugene Onegin by The Wild Arts Ensemble (July 20), the Sounds Green open-air concert series at the Botanic Garden (Wednesdays in July), and the festival finale featuring Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle (July 26). The festival also emphasizes emerging talent with recitals by rising stars like the Fibonacci Quartet, Ignas Maknickas, and Jamaal Kashim, as well as a Young Composers Workshop.
Tickets include a mix of free and paid events, with discounts for attendees under 25 and free companion tickets. Early booking is recommended due to high demand. Full listings are available on the festival website.
Cambridge Open Studios (COS) in July this year.
It is now the 51st year of Cambridge Open Studios (COS) and this year there are 337 artists showing at 223 venues across Cambridgeshire. Information about the artists and their locations is in the COS Guide, which is available in many locations around Cambridge. There is also an app for Apple and Android phones that can be downloaded from their app stores. The COS website, www.camopenstudios.org, has lots of information about the artists.
artists studios are open on some the four weekends in July from 10am to 5pm. It varies by artist and full details are in the Guide and the app.
COS was founded by a small group of artists in 1974 and has grown and evolved into a volunteer run organisation we see today.
Conference announcement: Bob Edwards centenary: His life, work and legacy, 26th September 2025
Organised by the family of Bob Edwards (IVF pioneer), the Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research (Cambridge University Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience), and Churchill Archives Centre (Churchill College), this conference will comprise two sessions.
2-4.30pm: Science and clinical practice (Physiology Lecture Theatre, Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience).
Talks and a panel session on current science and clinical practice influenced by Edwards’ work. This session will include Dr Kay Elder (Bourn Hall Clinic, Cambridge); Dr Marta Shahbazi (MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge); Julie Tang (recipient of the 2024 Johnson Woodman-Loke CTR PhD Studentship); Dr Geraldine Jowett (Gurdon Institute, Cambridge); Ana Orsi (recipient of the 2023 Loke CTR-Sir Robert Edwards Churchill College PhD studentship); Dr Kamal Ahuja (Scientific and Managing Director of London Women’s Clinic, first met Bob Edwards as a PhD student in the Marshall Laboratory in the 1970s); Professor Alan Handyside (pioneer of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis and had PhD examined by Bob Edwards); and Professor Peter Braude (Emeritus Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, King’s College, London)
5.30-7.30pm: Life and legacy (Wolfson Lecture Theatre, Churchill College).
A panel session featuring Emma Barnett (British Broadcaster and Journalist with a young IVF child), Fiona Bennett (former Executive Editor of Reproductive BioMedicine Online journal which Bob started), Louise Brown (the first IVF baby), Professor Sir Richard Gardner (Bob’s PhD student and Oxford University Lecturer), Dr Jenny Joy (Bob’s daughter and creator of his archive), and Dr Mike Macnamee (former CEO of Bourn Hall Clinic who knew Bob well).
The panel session will be followed by a drinks reception and a chance to see a display of facsimiles from the archive of Bob Edwards
You can register for either, or both, sessions. Please register to guarantee your place.
Find out more and register here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/churchillarchivescentre/1649990
English Conversation
We are a small charity based in North Cambridge (NCCP). We are seeking volunteers for 4 hours 1 hour per week, for 4 weeks to allow non-native speakers practice their speaking and listening skills. This is not a teaching role, just practise. The groups are small 4-6 participants and the meeting are held in local libraries.
Please reply to eileen@nccp.org.uk
Current as of May 25
Cambridge Harmony Chorus is a ladies’ Barbershop choir. It is a friendly and exciting group with high ambitions. It has a wide age range and also a large voice range. We are always particularly pleased to welcome people with low voices. This year we have sung at the Bournemouth Convention, Mill Road Christmas Fair, EACH fundraising event, Anglesey Abbey, Wimpole Hall and various other venues in and around Cambridge.
Come and join us:
Organiser: Sue Whykes
When: Monday 7.30 – 9.15– almost every week
Where: Christ the Redeemer Church, Newmarket Road, CB5 8RS (good parking)
Contact: through our website: cambridgeharmony.org.uk and for further details.
Current as of May 25
Memory Study: University of Cambridge
Julia Maybury, a PhD student in the Psychology Department at Christ’s College, University of Cambridge, is looking for participants.
Study Description: In this study, you will complete a computer-based memory task where you’ll learn and recall the locations of different objects. While you perform the task, you will wear forehead sensors that monitor your brain activity. After the memory task, you will be asked to complete a short questionnaire about your lifestyle. The study will take approximately 2 hours, and you will receive £20 for your time. The study will take place at the Behavioural and Clinical Neuroscience Institute (BCNI) at the Downing Site of the University of Cambridge. Detailed instructions and a map will be provided once your appointment is confirmed.
Eligibility:
If you have any questions or want to take part, please email: jsm200@cam.ac.uk
Current as of May 25
My name is Muhammad, and I am from the Engineering Design Centre within the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge. We are currently seeking participants to take part in an interview session aimed at improving in-vehicle interactions.
The purpose of our study is to understand drivers’ learning experiences with in-vehicle technology. We believe that members of your community could provide invaluable insights for our research. We would be most grateful if you could share this invitation with anyone in your network who might be interested in contributing to the future of in-vehicle interactions.
Eligible participants should:
The interview will be conducted in the car, lasting approximately 40–60 minutes. As a token of our appreciation, participants will receive a £10 voucher for their time.
If anyone is interested or would like further information, they can contact me, Muhammad Hussain, at mh2312@cam.ac.uk.
Current as of January 2025
Hayley Ogilvie: Piano Tuition
Looking for a new challenge? Wanting to return to the piano after a break?
I offer engaging and inspiring tailor-made piano lessons to all ages and abilities in Cambridge. Vacancies currently available during the day time, with some availability during the evening.
I have a particular interest in teaching adults and believe that all students have the potential to be musicians. Making music is at the heart of all my lessons and my teaching brings together all the essential elements to develop confident, expressive and imaginative musicians.
If you would like to come along and give it a try, I would be delighted to hear from you. To find out more or to contact me, please see my website: hayleyogilvie.co.uk
Current as of January 2025