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26 Apr 2023: Afternoon Tea was introduced in Britain in the early 1840s; it began as a small meal to delay hunger before the evening meal. Our volunteers invite our members into their homes to experience this very British ritual. A great opportunity to meet

8 Nov 2023: Search site. Newcomers and Visiting Scholars. Lynn Dowson. 16 Mill Lane (basement). Cambridge CB2 1SR. 01223 336748. Granta Pl, Mill Lane. Cambridge CB2 1RU. 2024 University of Cambridge.

13 Nov 2023: bank_cropped.png Setting up a UK bank account Most banks will require you to make an appointment to open an account with them. If you can, try to contact them before you travel. Otherwise, it is sensible to arrange an appointment for when you arrive

22 Aug 2023: You’ll find out more about life and attitudes in the UK and other countries and make new friends while improving your English.

8 Nov 2023: Search site. Newcomers and Visiting Scholars. Jean Hewitt. 16 Mill Lane (basement). Cambridge CB2 1SR. 01223 336748. Granta Pl, Mill Lane. Cambridge CB2 1RU. 2024 University of Cambridge.

26 Apr 2023: Your input is important to us, please send us your questions & comments. Director - Jane Luzio Administrator - Naheed Kandil Office 16 Mill Lane Cambridge CB2 1SB 01223 336748 Contact us at: enquiries@nvs.admin.cam.ac.uk

22 Aug 2023: children are welcome too: stroll along with new friends and enjoy the time together.

8 Nov 2023: Search site. Newcomers and Visiting Scholars. Alice Fleet. 16 Mill Lane (basement). Cambridge CB2 1SR. 01223 336748. Granta Pl, Mill Lane. Cambridge CB2 1RU. 2024 University of Cambridge.

24 Nov 2023: tile_pic.jpg The tile project has been coordinated by Andrea Bronskill. Photos from NVS members have been transferred on square tiles to form a mural for a university building. You can view or download the accompanying booklet here.

8 Nov 2023: Search site. Newcomers and Visiting Scholars. Jean O'Neill. 16 Mill Lane (basement). Cambridge CB2 1SR. 01223 336748. Granta Pl, Mill Lane. Cambridge CB2 1RU. 2024 University of Cambridge.

22 Aug 2023: Coordinator: Lindsey Payne - Expert tour guides will be taking NVS members on a walking tour of Cambridge on selected dates. The walks will be on Tuesdays after the talk ends and last around an hour. Members will be told which dates and where to

9 Nov 2023: castation.png Aiports London Stansted London Stansted is the closest major airport to Cambridge with flights from many European destinations. I’s only 25 miles away and has a train station with a direct service to Cambridge (35 minutes).

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22 Aug 2023: A new topic is chosen each session for discussion. There’s no need to worry about your English language's proficiency, in this friendly group you will soon feel confident enough

21 Nov 2023: malte_helmhold_unsplash.png The majority of rental agreements will not include provision for your utilities, such as: gas, electricity, water and council tax. You will need to manage and pay for these separately.

8 Nov 2023: Search site. Newcomers and Visiting Scholars. Perrin Hardy. 16 Mill Lane (basement). Cambridge CB2 1SR. 01223 336748. Granta Pl, Mill Lane. Cambridge CB2 1RU. 2024 University of Cambridge.

26 Apr 2023: This will be an informal walk, when pushchairs and children are welcome too: stroll along with new friends and enjoy the time together.

8 Nov 2023: Search site. Newcomers and Visiting Scholars. Peter Tavner. 16 Mill Lane (basement). Cambridge CB2 1SR. 01223 336748. Granta Pl, Mill Lane. Cambridge CB2 1RU. 2024 University of Cambridge.

12 Jul 2023: Coordinator: Inci Egeli - Around the World with Women Writers is an engaging discussion group driven by participants who share a passion for women writers across the globe.

8 Nov 2023: Search site. Newcomers and Visiting Scholars. Jenny Wright. 16 Mill Lane (basement). Cambridge CB2 1SR. 01223 336748. Granta Pl, Mill Lane. Cambridge CB2 1RU. 2024 University of Cambridge.