Cambridge Camera Club Exhibition 2024
Cambridge Camera Club’s FREE annual exhibition will be held on 30 Sept – 5 Oct at St Andrew’s Baptist Church, 43 St Andrew’s St, Cambridge CB2 3AR.
The exhibition runs from 1-5pm on Monday and 10am-5pm on Tuesday to Saturday.
Wheel chair accessible.
The prints will be available to purchase.
https://www.cambcc.org.uk/Publichome
Walking Rugby
Would you like to join a small group to play walking rugby at Cambridge Rugby Club, Grantchester Road, on Wednesday evenings at 6pm. Under lights in the winter. This is all about fun and exercise and no recent rugby experience required. Tackling is by touch only!
If you are interested please email: paul.seviour@btopenworld.com
Charity Fundraiser: Pimms & Nibbles at Cotton Hall, Girton, Cambridge CB3 0PN
September 15th from 3pm – 4.30pm
£10.00 entrance for www.lisakenttrust.org
Education is so important, help these children to go to school and
Liz Tinkler lives in Hardwick Cambs, started the charity/school in Gambia, goes there each winter for a few months & is in touch with the school each day in term time when not there.
It is a small charity & every penny given to this charity is accounted for & goes to the running of the school. More details on www.lisakenttrust.org
Please could you let me know if you & friends are able to come to the fundraising event for catering purposes: Carolanoble22@gmail.com
‘Climate change and nature loss: twin crises, shared solutions’
17 September at 6.30pm at Ely Cathedral, Canon Dr Peter Brotherton, Director of Science, Natural England will speak
Pete has responsibility for Natural England’s 220 scientific specialists and is NE’s lead Director for Climate Change. He has a particular interest in the interface between conservation science, policy and practice. A former Cambridge University academic, with field experience in Southern Africa, Borneo, Europe and the UK, his previous roles at Natural England have included Deputy Chief Scientist and Species Recovery Manager.
He has published widely and is an experienced presenter to audiences ranging from COP26 to local groups. He was scientific advisor on the England Biodiversity Strategy, Biodiversity 2020, and led the secretariat of the influential Lawton review. He has championed and led significant innovations in UK conservation, including approaches to nature recovery networks and the introduction of environmental DNA techniques. He was named one of the UK’s 100 most influential environmentalists by the ENDS report in 2023. Pete is Diocesan Environmental Officer for the Diocese of Peterborough and is a Lay Canon at Peterborough Cathedral.
Entry is free, More details can be found here https://www.elycathedral.org/events/environment-lecture
Eco-Festival
Saturday 12 October
12 noon – 3pm
at St John’s Church, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 8RN
Get inspired to Reduce, Re-use, Repair and Recycle at the St John’s Eco-Festival. Browse stalls from local environmental organisations and sustainable product makers, with information, inspiration and things to buy. There will be refreshments on sale and bike repairs too. Stalls include:
Garden club, natural soaps & fragrances, bike repairs, willow weaving, pottery demonstration, book swap, Fairtrade, bee keeping, environmental charities, RSPB, A Rocha UK, fruit and veg on sale, lunches and lots more.Free entry. Donations invited
www.stjohntheevangelistcambridge.org
Carving a character: The hidden craft of the Noh Mask 14 September 2024
In this special one-off event at Jesus College, KITAZAWA Hideta—master craftsperson and second-generation Noh mask-maker—will introduce the fascinating world of Noh masks, demonstrating the techniques used to make them while offering a rare chance to take a closer look at these wooden works of art. He will also present some of his more recent creations inspired by contemporary characters.
Tickets: https://panoramajournal.org/event/carving-a-character-the-hidden-craft-of-the-noh-mask-14-sep-2024/
Hints and Revelations: Radius Festival of Drama,
12 October 2024, St Mark’s Church Newnham, Barton Road, CB3 9JZ.
The day includes a directing master class with two professional actors exploring Shakespeare’s The Tempest, a performance of A hint of the unknown God by Rex Walford, which dramatises poetry by John Betjeman, and Q&A.
The event starts at 12 and ends at 5.30pm, and if booked before 23rd September, lunch will be included in your ticket.
Radius explores faith, belief, social, ethical questions and what it is to be human, through drama. If you are interested in the arts, culture and the big questions of today, we’d be delighted to meet you. We welcome new members but you don’t have to be a member to attend events – we’d love to see you – please do book!
All information about the day, Radius, and to book, is here
HIAM Sports &Social Club, Putney Hill Rd. Prickwillow, Ely, Cambs. CB7 4UU
Phone 01353-688269 Website: www.hiam.org.uk Contact details on website.
Lovely dance floor. Licensed bar. Level access. Raffle. Free Wifi. Ample free parking.
Doors open at 7pm for evening dances. (1 pm for Tea dances)
50/50 BALLROOM & SEQUENCE DANCES at Hiam 2024
All dances listed below are 50/50 ballroom & sequence, pay at the door.
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.
SEPTEMBER 2024
Saturday 21st: David Ingley
Saturday 28th: Nick Martin
Plus: Thursday afternoon tea dances with CDs hosted by Amanda & Richard, 2-4:30 p.m. £4 including tea/coffee/biscuits.
Medieval Sokemen Living History Group present a series of Living History events at Longthorpe Tower
Presented by the Medieval Sokemen re-enactment group, the events weave together as a journey through the 14th and 15th centuries, giving you the opportunity to explore the Tower’s rich history and experience life as it was lived many years ago.
14 September: The Tower by Candlelight: Experience Longthorpe Tower lit by the soft glow of candlelight and uncover the fascinating tales of this remarkable building through a guided tour led by costumed characters representing different eras in the Tower’s rich history.
2 & 3 November: A 15th Century Christmas: Delve into the past with our costumed history enthusiasts as they bring to life the traditions from a medieval Christmas. Discover how the festive season was celebrated 600 years ago, with yuletide feasts, medieval games and an opportunity to take part in a traditional Mummer’s play!
To find out more and book your tickets, please visit https://www.nenepark.org.uk/news/longthorpe-tower-living-history-events. Events can be booked individually, or as a package of four, saving you 10%.
Diabetes research study
Do you know anyone living with diabetes? Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge are recruiting for a PhD study looking at the use of a blood flow restriction technique in healthy and diabetic feet. The aim is to improve the health of people living with diabetic foot, which can be a life changing condition. If you are living with diabetes with either healthy feet or diabetic feet, please consider taking part in this 4-week research study. Find out more information here: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/angliaruskin/ipcdiabetes or email Chloe French at ccaf100@pgr.aru.ac.uk by mid-November.
Have your say on future of Sustainable Energy in Cambridge
Cambridge Ahead and the Global Sustainability Institute at Anglia Ruskin University have partnered on the ‘Energy and Sustainability’ element of Cambridge Ahead’s project ‘The Infrastructure Gap: Unlocking Cambridge’s Full Potential’. The project proposes that the growth seen in the Cambridge city region has not been matched by investment in the infrastructure to support it to happen sustainably and inclusively, and is interested in the perspectives of members of the public, regardless of prior expertise.
We’d love to hear from you, and you can find the form here.
More information and the full call for evidence can be found here.
For more questions, please contact:
Emma Pritchard, Policy and Research Officer, Cambridge Ahead
Emma@cambridgeahead.co.uk
Alex Rossiter, Senior Policy Manager, Cambridge Ahead
Alex@cambridgeahead.co.uk
Current as of August
Volunteering Opportunities at The Museum of Cambridge
Front of House Volunteer: Welcome visitors to the Museum, share your own passion for history with local people, and national and international tourists, and make a significant impact to Cambridge’s local social history Museum.
Tour Guide Volunteer: New to the Museum this year we are looking for volunteers to help us lead, weekly tours of the historic quarter of Cambridge and within the Museum. Tours currently run on Monday’s with the possibility of expanding to more dates as the season continues!
Family Events Volunteers: Our summer calendar of family events is filling up with hands-on workshops and crafts. Join as a volunteer to help with natural dyeing, journal making and other fun family activities through the summer.
Collections Volunteer: This summer and autumn we are exploring the Museum’s framed collections. Get stuck into cataloguing, cleaning and caring for the Museum art, picture and print collections. This short term project will contribute to our catalogue of knowledge and preserve our collections for generations to come!
To get involved with any of the above roles, please visit: MyImpactPage – Museum of Cambridge (betterimpact.com) to create an account and apply today!
Current as of June 2024
Wimpole volunteering
Volunteer recruitment event at Wimpole 21st and 22nd September 2024
Have you ever thought about volunteering in a beautiful country mansion? Maybe you are a family with children and you would like to try volunteering together? Or perhaps you have limited free time but would like to try something different during your holidays? Whatever the case, we have something to suit you.
We are looking new volunteers for the House at Wimpole and would love to invite you to our recruitment events on
We are recruiting for the following roles
There is no need to book, just turn up at the main entrance of the House any time between 12 noon and 3.30pm and ask for the recruitment event.
For further information about volunteering in the House at Wimpole visit the website myvolunteering – National Trust
Current as of August 2024
Information for walkers: Rights of Way and obstructions
The Rights of Way officer for South Cambridgeshire is anxious to support users of footpaths and wants to encourage members of the public to report obstructions. You can do this via the Report It page on the Council website here: https://highwaysreporting.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/
It is helpful to upload a photo if possible. The Officer’s name is Oliver and his telephone number is 07393 142 442. His email address is oliver.ayto@cambridgeshire.gov.uk.
City Hearing Aid Maintenance sessions
Don’t let your hearing stop you from joining in the adventures of life! Come along to one of 4 CDA Drop-In Hearing Aid sessions where we maintain NHS supply hearing aids, replace tubing and domes, clean moulds and supply hearing aid batteries. We can also signpost to other services. Please see below for dates etc. See you there!
The Meadows Community Centre: 4th Thurs of the month, 10 – 11.30am
St. Andrews St Baptist Church: 4th Wed of the month, 10am – 12 noon
Cambridge United, Cledara Abbey Stadium: 3rd Thurs of the month, 1.30 – 3.30
St. Philips Church: 3rd Wed Quarterly May / Aug / Nov / Feb, 10.30 -12 noon
Current as of May 2024
Healthy You
Healthy You is a free service for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough residents who are looking to make changes to their lifestyle. Designed to spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes or dementia. An NHS Health Check helps find ways to lower this risk. FREE to everyone aged between 40 and 74 and takes just 20 to 30 minutes.
To book your FREE NHS Health check appointment text: HEALTHYU to 60777 or call: 0333 005 0093, or visit www.healthyyou.org.uk