David PARR HOUSE – July workshops
Crafting Stories from Settings: Writing Workshop with Sophie Hampton, Friday 12th July, 9.30am – 3.00pm. £75
https://davidparrhouse.org/product/crafting-stories-from-settings-with-sophie-hampton/
The Art of Bowl Turning with Jon Bailey, Saturday 13th July, 10.30am – 4.30pm. £150 (valid for 1 or 2 people)
https://davidparrhouse.org/product/the-art-of-bowl-turning/
Mini Ceramic Pinch Pots with Daniela Stief, Wednesday 24th July 6.30pm – 7.30pm. £30 per person
https://davidparrhouse.org/product/mini-ceramic-pinch-pots-with-daniela-stief/
Lino Block-Print Seed Packets with Nastasha Boyce, Wednesday 31st July 6.00pm – 8.30pm. £42.50 per person
https://davidparrhouse.org/product/block-print-seed-packets-with-nastasha-boyce/
Rotary Young Leaders Award (RYLA)
The Rotary Club of Cambridge sponsors young people (age 18-26) to take part in a RYLA course. By combining outdoor development activities with current best practice in leadership training, the course helps candidates to:
Find out more about the RYLA experience at www.ryla.co.uk.
This year’s course is from Saturday 24 – 31 August 2024. If you are interested in proposing a candidate, please contact Rotarian John Barrett (jcabarrett@aol.com).
Cambridge Philharmonic presents…Turandot, Saturday 13 July 2024, 4pm
Saffron hall, Saffron Walden
A concert performance of Puccini’s final masterpiece, featuring the timeless aria Nessun Dorma.
A princess with a heart of ice, a prince with passion in his soul and a servant overwhelmed with love for him. What could possibly go wrong? Add to that one of the most famous tenor arias ever, “Nessum dorma” and the stage is set for Turandot, Puccini’s last opera.
Turandot (the princess) challenges men to win her with three riddles. Failure to answer them leads to execution (many have died). The prince does not fail and sets a riddle of his own. The servant Liu withstands cruel torture to protect his secret. Who or what will triumph? “None shall sleep..” (Nessun dorma) but the ravishing voices and music of this concert performance will delight and entrance.
Tickets from £16 https://cambridgephilharmonic.com/whats-on/turandot/
Free and plentiful parking or a free shuttle bus from Audley End train station.
Soloists
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, July 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.
JULY
Saturday 20th: Paul Hadley
Saturday 27th: Gail Partridge
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.
3 & 4 August: Longthorpe Tower in the 15th Century: The Whittlebury family reside at Longthorpe Tower in 1471 during a time of turmoil – the Wars of the Roses is underway and the Yorkist King Edward IV is launching a bid to get his throne back from the Lancastrians. Which side will Robert Whittlebury choose?
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%.
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
Exhibition at the University Library
Do you read crime novels? Murder by the book at the University Library is now open for booking (a ticket will also give you access to the UL tea room). The exhibition illuminates and celebrates the stories of the UK’s most popular fiction writing, examining crime’s place in our literary history, looking at the Library’s remarkable collection items, and stylish dust jackets, that represent more than a century of British book design.
This exhibition is suitable for adults and children aged 16+. Children are welcome.
https://tickets.museums.cam.ac.uk/overview/8041
May-August 2024
Hearing aids and railcards
Those who have a need for hearing aids are eligible to buy a disabled railcard. Unlike the senior railcard, you can use the Railcard at any time of the day and an adult companion travelling with you also gets 1/3 off their rail fare. It is also cheaper.
See https://www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk/
Current as of May 2024
Cambridgeshire Deaf Association
My name is Gerry Robinson and Cambridgeshire Deaf Association’s new Hearing Champion for Cambridge City. CDA runs Hearing Aid Maintenance sessions across the County where you can collect hearing aid batteries, have your NHS hearing aid tubes and domes changed and moulds cleaned. We also provide information and signpost.
We have numerous sessions running throughout the month, find out which ones are closest to you and book a slot in advance online
Cambridgeshire Hearing Help – Reducing the impact of hearing loss on people’s lives across Cambridgeshire or call 01223 416141.
Remember, hearing aids need maintaining every 3-6 months depending on the type of aid you have.
Our service is completely free and wholly dependent on volunteers. We want to run further sessions in the city and visit more vulnerable people in their homes, so please, get in touch with me if you are interested in volunteering with us – gerry.robinson@cambsdeaf.org
Current as of May 2024
Senior Lunch – The Cambridge United Foundation (CUF) monthly lunch is great opportunity to enjoy delicious two course meal, play some bingo and have some fun socialising with others from the community. The lunch takes place on the first Thursday of each month and runs from 12:00-2:00pm at the Cambridge United Abbey Stadium. It does require booking to attend. Contact Simonw@cambridgeunited.com or jakep@cambridgeunited.com for more information and to book your place. The session costs £6.00 per person.
Current as of May 2024
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
We have some volunteering opportunities at Wimpole, listed below with a short description. If people want to read the full role profile they can visit our website myvolunteering – National Trust
Ecology Volunteer – bird surveys
The Ranger team at Wimpole are looking for ecology volunteers to help with breeding bird and wintering bird surveys . Some previous knowledge or experience is desirable.
General Farm Assistant
General Farm Assistants work with the Farm Team to ensure high standards of animal welfare, husbandry and presentation. They also play a vital role in the upkeep and cleanliness of the Home Farm.
Car Park Volunteer
Our car park volunteers create a positive first impression with a warm welcome, helping all visitors get the best start to their visit. You’ll also help us provide a personalised thank you, leaving people with a positive lasting impression – even during our busiest times.
This role would suit people looking for a short-term volunteering opportunity at weekends and during school holidays, as well as those interested in getting more involved with Wimpole.
Current as of June 2024
Join the Front of House Team at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology!
Are you… polite, friendly and helpful? Do you have good observation and conversation skills and an eye for detail?
Front of House Volunteers are responsible for visitor support and security in the Museum’s galleries; they provide a warm and friendly welcome to visitors to the Museum whilst also protecting the exhibits. They answer questions from visitors and deal with visitor enquiries. Front of House Volunteers are vital in keeping the museum free and accessible to the public and to those conducting academic research.
♣ Develop your skills and experience within a University museum setting
♣ Join a motivated and enthusiastic team
♣ Gain valuable experience that will enhance University applications or CV
♣ Meet new people within your local community
♣ Satisfaction of giving back
♣ Gain cultural sector contacts within a supportive environment
♣ Invitations to FOH talks from curators and collections managers.
♣ Access to Cambridge University training and events
Shifts are either Tuesday – Saturday 9.45 – 13.30 or 13.30 – 17.00. Or on a Sunday 11.45 –14.15 or 14.15- 17.00. You can pick up as many or as few as you are able, but a regular weekly shift is best.
Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology, Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3DZ
To apply please download and complete the Expression of Interest Form from http://maa.cam.ac.uk/category/support-the-museum-of-archaeology-and-anthropology-financial-sponsorship-time-donation/volunteer/ then send it to: Kate Phizacklea, Visitor Services Manager kp392@cam.ac.uk. For further information, telephone: 01223 333516.
Many thanks indeed,
Kate Phizacklea
Current as of May
Cambridge Cyrenians are looking for trustees to join their board
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness in Cambridge? Cambridge Cyrenians have been supporting men and women experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Cambridge for over 50 years.
We are now looking for new trustees to support our mission to empower those who are homeless or vulnerable to homelessness and to make a positive difference to the quality of their lives.
If you’re interested in joining us, please see our trustee information pack for more information about the role of the trustees and how you can apply: https://cambridgecyrenians.org.uk/2024/04/join-our-board-of-trustees/
Current as of May