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

20 Mar 2024: The Coffee Hour is a great opportunity to meet other members, our volunteers and group leaders. There is a children's play area and refreshments will be served. We look forward to welcoming you.

27 Jun 2024: Meet volunteer and group leaders

16 Apr 2024: Join us for an afternoon full of fun, games, light snack and refreshments . A great event for the whole family to enjoy. Click HERE to book your tickets! Refer to the weekly newsletter or our Facebook page for the password.

9 Nov 2023: john_sutton_creative_commons_cropped.jpg It's a good idea to arrange your accommodation before you arrive in Cambridge, whether you're looking to purchase or rent. There are many options available throughout the city and surrounding areas.

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

24 Nov 2023: icons.png Icons of Patience is the first lockdown's NVS writing project that documents thoughts, feelings and activities of NVS members during the earlier stages of the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic.

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

28 Jun 2024: This group is for adults and children over the age of 10. Please bring your favourite sketchbook, or just pencil and paper, and join the Art for All Levels group. Some materials will be available, and there will always be something interesting to

16 Apr 2024: Join one of our volunteers as they host you for Afternoon Tea at their home. Experience this very British ritual with other NVS members ​and get to know our volunteers. * This is for adults only and not suitable for children. Click HERE to book

13 Nov 2023: healthcare.png Registering with a Doctor After arriving in the UK and finding accommodation, it's important to register with a doctor (also called a GP).

4 Sep 2023: Search site. Newcomers and Visiting Scholars. Margot Fergusson. Secretary. enquiries@nvs.admin.cam.ac.uk. 16 Mill Lane (basement). Cambridge CB2 1SR. 01223 336748. Granta Pl, Mill Lane. Cambridge CB2 1RU. 2024 University of Cambridge.

20 Mar 2024: This group is for adults only. Please bring your favourite sketchbook, or just pencil and paper, and join the Art for All Levels group. Some materials will be available, and there will always be something interesting to draw or paint. Enjoy shared

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

20 Mar 2024: Come and join us on Tuesday mornings for English conversation practice, where a whole range of different topics will be discussed. We split into small groups and chat informally about various subjects. There is no pressure to participate and you are

26 Mar 2024: Saffron Walden is a picturesque, medieval town, in north-west Essex, just 15 miles south of Cambridge. Join Andrea as she takes you on a tour of this delightful medieval market town. Click HERE to book your tickets! Refer to the weekly newsletter or

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).

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.

22 Aug 2023: Coordinator: Nicole Keshav - Bring your favourite sketchbook, art materials, or just pencil and paper and join the Art for All group. Some materials will be available. We will draw and paint with watercolour to observe and connect with our

20 Mar 2024: Join us for half-term family event. Enjoy talking to other members and volunteers over tea, coffee and biscuits.

24 Mar 2024: 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 meet in the newsletter and our

26 Mar 2024: The Museum of Classical Archaeology houses one of the finest collections of plaster casts of classical sculpture in the world. Discover this unique museum and explore its extraordinary collection. Opportunity to draw from the casts and take away the

22 Mar 2024: Drinks, light food and a warm welcome! Meet other members and our volunteers. Click HERE to book your tickets! Refer to the weekly newsletter or our Facebook page for the password.

8 Nov 2023: Search site. Newcomers and Visiting Scholars. Inci Egeli. 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

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

26 Mar 2024: Come and join us for a visit to one of Cambridge's traditional pubs. There is no need to book, just meet Jonathan Collis outside Great St Mary’s Church, CB2 3PQ, near the Senate House at 18.00. This is a great opportunity to meet others. We look

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.

13 Feb 2024: Search site. Newcomers and Visiting Scholars. Margaret Lawrence. 16 Mill Lane (basement). Cambridge CB2 1SR. 01223 336748. Granta Pl, Mill Lane. Cambridge CB2 1RU. 2024 University of Cambridge.

22 Aug 2023: Coordinator: Jonathan Collis - Come and join us for a visit to one of Cambridge's traditional pubs. There is no need to book, just meet Jonathan Collis outside Great St Mary’s Church, CB2 3PQ, near the Senate House at 17.00. This is a great

27 Jun 2024: King’s College Chapel took a century to build and to furnish (from 1446 to 1547). The form we see today is the result of the work of three dynasties (Lancastrian, Yorkist, Tudor) and five monarchs (Henry VI, Edward IV, Richard III, Henry VII,

20 Mar 2024: Landscape archaeological evidence shows the extent of ancient climate change in Egypt. Disparate groups visited the Theban Mountain near Luxor through time; cattle herders, tomb builders and Coptic hermits.

27 Jun 2024: Musings on Medieval Manuscripts will be a whistle-stop tour of the books of the Middle Ages, from the earliest codices to the dawn of printing. There will be a particular focus on musical books and the ways in which manuscripts survived the centuries

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.

27 Jun 2024: Virginie Friend. The experience of moving to a new city has its challenges and surprises.

28 Jun 2024: This talk will look into the idea of integrity and how it applies to today's researchers and research environments.

27 Jun 2024: Successful treatment using assisted reproductive technology is now accepted worldwide as a viable medical intervention.

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.

27 Jun 2024: This talk will look at how the university has evolved over time; at its unique collegiate structure, and at what the colleges offer that complements, and is distinct from, what the university faculties and departments offer.

4 Sep 2023: Search site. Newcomers and Visiting Scholars. Melendra Sanders. Committee Member. enquiries@nvs.admin.cam.ac.uk. 16 Mill Lane (basement). Cambridge CB2 1SR. 01223 336748. Granta Pl, Mill Lane. Cambridge CB2 1RU. 2024 University of Cambridge.

20 Mar 2024: Whether you are experienced in crochet, a long-time knitter, or trying it out for the first time, join our group on Thursdays from 10:00-12:00. Everyone is welcome, crochet or knitting is not essential. Most materials will be provided.

28 Jun 2024: Come and join us on Tuesday mornings for English conversation practice, where a whole range of different topics will be discussed. We split into small groups and chat informally about various subjects. There is no pressure to participate and you are

20 Mar 2024: UniCam Babies is a parent led group for NVS members and their young children. A great opportunity to meet other mums and dads and share experiences, discuss child growth and development and of course enjoy songs, games and arts & craft. * THIS IS A

4 Sep 2023: Search site. Newcomers and Visiting Scholars. Gail Featherstone. Committee Member. enquiries@nvs.admin.cam.ac.uk. 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

8 Nov 2023: Country Representative

12 Jun 2024: Join us at the University Centre on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30. This is a great opportunity to meet other members, our volunteers and group leaders. There is a children's play area and refreshments will be served. We look forward to welcoming you.

20 Mar 2024: The Coffee Hour is a great opportunity to meet other members, our volunteers and group leaders. This event takes place at Harvey’s Coffee House, Harvey Court Building, West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DS.

4 Sep 2023: Join Karina for sowing, growing and harvesting from the garden to create delicious vegetarian meals. Please contact Karina directly by emailing wells.karina@gmail.com. Cost is £5 per session.

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.