Dances
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 at Hiam: MARCH/APRIL 2025
All dances listed below are ‘pay at the door’ and 50/50 ballroom & sequence, UNLESS marked with an asterisk*.
Sunday April 6th – Tea Dance with Elizabeth Harrison
Sunday April 13th – Tea Dance with Mark Spafford
Saturday April 26th – Umbrella Big Band dance* Tickets £15. For booking details, see the website or email ballroom@forfun.dance or phone Yvonne 01223-357642.
Plus: Thursday tea dances with CDs hosted by Amanda & Richard, 2-4:30 p.m. £4 including tea/coffee/biscuits.
CELTA course in Cambridge
The CELTA is the most widely recognised course in the world for training teachers of English as a foreign language, and we are pleased to offer it for the first time in our Cambridge school. The course focuses on developing practical techniques, and every course includes teaching practice with real groups of students in real classroom situations.
Course mode: full-time face-to-face
Dates: Monday to Friday, from 7th April to 2nd May
Price: £1475 £1350 (Early bird special if you pay by 17th March)
Please email teachertraining@staffordhouse.com to apply.
Live (free) webinar: What does research tell us about maintaining a healthy weight?
Date: Thursday 3 April 2025
Time: 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm (BST)
Booking link: https://bit.ly/RESmaHW
Please find poster attached and Webpage
Have you ever wondered why some people have a large appetite and never gain weight, while others try to eat healthily but find it difficult to lose the pounds? Can health research unlock the secrets on to how to maintain a healthy weight?
Being overweight is a growing problem in the UK, it is estimated 1 in every 4 adults and around 1 in every 5 children aged 10 to 11 are living with obesity. It can lead to health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, problems with bone health and can increase the risk of some cancers.
Cambridge researchers are working to understanding how overweight affects our health and how we can maintain a healthy balance.
Hear from Professor Nick Wareham, Director of the MRC Epidemiology Unit, Co-Director of the Institute of Metabolic Science, Honorary Consultant at Addenbrooke’s Hospital and Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Cambridge and Dr Amy Ahern, Programme leader & Principal research associate for the prevention of diabetes and related metabolic disorders in high-risk groups. The speakers will discuss their latest research, and you will have a chance to put your questions to the team.
This event is aged for 16+ and all are welcome.
‘The Wandering Minstrels’
There will be a treat for G&S fans in Cambridgeshire when ‘The Wandering Minstrels’ visit St. Neots Parish Church on Saturday 31 May at 7.30pm for ‘THE WORLD OF GILBERT AND SULLIVAN’. They will sing, act and dance their way through popular excerpts from the Savoy Operas including ‘HMS Pinafore’, ‘The Gondoliers’, ‘The Pirates of Penzance’, ‘The Mikado’, ‘Ruddigore’ and ‘Utopia, Limited’. Artistes appearing in this Gala concert include Alexandra Ferrari, Emma Stratton, Charles Mills, Stephen Godward and Tim Hurst-Brown, with Peter Hewitt at the piano. Tickets are £15 and can be obtained from bruceelam45@gmail.com, from jarogus@msn.com, on 01480 473820, on 01480 476314, or at the door. Refreshments will be served during the interval. The artistes will perform in period costume and the excerpts will be staged in traditional style. Don’t miss what promises to be a fun-filled evening!
Art exhibition
If you like George Seurat’s Bathers at Asnieres or the light, colours and composition of Edward Hopper then an exhibition Swimming Against the Tide paintings by Malcolm Ryan at Clare Hall (13 March – 24 April) is well worth a view.
Since the 1960’s when Ryan made a switch from abstraction to portrayals of ordinary life he has steadily built a distinctive collection of calm if slightly eerie contemplative studies. He has recorded everyday life capturing the ordinary with his extraordinary painterly eye.
The fully illustrated catalogue has an introduction by Professor Frances Spalding. The exhibition marks the 50th anniversary of Ryan’s solo exhibition at St Michael’s Hall, Cambridge Evening Skies over Eastern England.
Connecting Nature and Heritage
A hands-on, creative, programme that nurtures health and wellbeing. Designed for everyone, with accessibility at its heart.
Connecting Nature and Heritage is a FREE 8-week programme for adults (aged 65+) aimed to support social connectedness.
Creative activities throughout the programme will be inspired by the Museum’s collection – with a focus on drawing connections with one another and items in the collection.
More info
FREE 8-week creative programme for adults aged 65+.
Booking required as places are limited.
You are invited to apply for one of the following two programmes:
Everyone is welcome, though the programme particularly welcomes older adults experiencing isolation, living with a chronic health condition and those who haven’t previously participated in a programme at the Museum.
For more information and to book, please contact Christina Bulow:
cb2293@cam.ac.uk or call 01223 333 230.
Friends of Buckden Towers presents Housman
Members, especially those in literature and poetry classes, may be interested in a forthcoming talk on one of our greatest poets, A. E. Housman, to be given at Buckden Towers, Buckden. This will be presented by Peter Waine, Chair of the Housman Society, on Wednesday, 23rd April, 2025, at 19.00. Tickets are £12.00 (including a glass of wine or soft drink) from: The Office at Buckden Towers,
The Claret Centre, High St., Buckden, PE19 5TA (01480 812368); admin@friendsofbuckdentowers.co.uk). Full details in the Social Area.
Creative Lunches – NEW intergenerational programme running in Romsey, Arbury and at the Fitz!
These workshops are FREE to attend, but booking is required– you’re invited to join either the Romsey or Arbury Programme and can either register for one workshop, or we invite you to join both the session for adults AND the intergenerational workshop, in either location.
Everyone is also invited to join the celebration event at the Fitzwilliam Museum on 1st April (drop-in, no booking required).
Creative Lunches | University of Cambridge Museums
Creative Lunches: Sharing Art, Sharing Food’ is a chance to come together, get creative and share a meal while exploring beautiful artworks. Together we will bring paintings to life through activities involving music, words, colour and movement.
Join us in local community settings and then celebrate together at the Museum. Free shared lunch & creative activities for 65+ year olds
Learning researchers from the Fitzwilliam Museum are working alongside a Creative Practitioner to run the sessions. Participants at the workshops will be invited to engage with four paintings currently on display at the Museum which show luxurious still life scenes by Dutch artist Jan Davidz de Heem. There will be opportunities for music, movement, drawing & mark-making, journaling and conversation inspired by the paintings and a shared lunch will be provided for everyone.
Celebration Event
Drop-In Activities, open to everyone – Tuesday 1 April, 10.30-2.00pm
The Fitzwilliam Museum, Trumpington Street, CB2 1RB
For more info and to register, click HERE – Creative Lunches | University of Cambridge Museums
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.
Upcoming programme of workshops at David Parr House:
Designing & Printing with Block Print with Nicholas Hughes
Saturday 29th March
10.30 am – 4.00pm
£80 per person
https://davidparrhouse.org/product/designing-and-printing-with-block-print-with-nicholas-hughes/
The Art of the Rag Rug with Lu Mason
Saturday 12th April
10.30am – 3.30pm
£80 per person
https://davidparrhouse.org/product/the-art-of-the-rag-rug-with-lu-mason/
Drypoint Etching & Chine Collé
Saturday 26th April
10.30 am – 3.30pm
£75 per person
https://davidparrhouse.org/product/drypoint-etching-and-chine-colle-with-susie-turner/
The Art of Hand Embroidery with Richard McVetis
Saturday 3rd May
10.30 am – 3.30pm
£95 per person
https://davidparrhouse.org/product/drypoint-etching-and-chine-colle-with-susie-turner/
Seasonal volunteering opportunity at Wimpole
We will be running Easter trails at Wimpole from 1st-25th April and we are looking for volunteers to help during that period. This is a seasonal role with no long-term commitment required or expected (although people are welcome to stay if they want). It is really good fun and involves chatting to visitors, handing out trails, bunny ears and chocolate eggs. It would suit anyone who enjoys interacting with people, and are looking for something different to do during the Easter holidays, and wanting experience to add to their CVs. People can register their interest online myvolunteering – National Trust or by email us at wimpolehall@nationaltrust.org.uk
Food & Beverage Baker Volunteer
Imagine a world without cakes! We sell thousands of scones, bread products, tray-bakes and slices of cake every year. We would like to build a strong team of volunteer bakers to work alongside our core team of cooks and chefs.
For further information please email wimpolehall@nationaltrust.org.uk
Or visit the website myvolunteering – National Trust
Cambridge Cyrenians looking for a new Chair
For over 50 years local homelessness charity Cambridge Cyrenians charity has provided accommodation and support to single, homeless, men and women in Cambridge. We currently provide accommodation and support to over 150 individuals and each year we help around 25-30 people to transition out of our supported accommodation and into independence. We also provide an in house mental health nurse, employability support, a therapeutic allotment project and outreach support to over 40 people living in the community.
We are a small but active charity looking for a new Chair to lead us. If you have an interest in what we do and you think that you have the right skills and experience to fill this role please look here for more details www.cambridgecyrenians.org.uk/careers
Current as of January 2025
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
St Matthew’s Primary School
Interested in volunteering?
St Matthew’s Primary School is a dynamic, multi-cultural school based in the heart of Cambridge. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to facilitate a fun conversation group with our pupils who have English as an additional language! If you can give up a minimum of 20 minutes a week, we would love to hear from you! Please get in contact to find out more details: Email: frahman@stmatthews.cambs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01223 568838
Current as of November 2024
Scruffs Salon – hair models wanted for 2025!
Scruffs runs their hairdressing training school on Bridge Street every Wednesday afternoon between 3.30pm and 7pm. Call or email the salon to book in your complimentary blow dry or a half price haircut. Email: salon@scruffs.com or call: 01223 355358
Current as of November 2024
Volunteers sought for school place appeals panels
Parents/carers have the right to appeal if their child is not offered a place in their preferred school. We coordinate an Independent Panel to review a school’s decision to refuse a school place and determine whether one should be offered, or not.
We urgently need volunteers to be part of this professional panel – Please Apply Today! – Full training will be given. Please see further information on the following website – School admission appeals panel volunteering | Cambridgeshire County Council or contact Clare.Cronk@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Current as of October 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.
Current as of October 2024