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16 Apr 2024: Join our volunteer, Samaneh, as she prepares an authentic Persian dish and dessert. You will assist her in making the dishes and afterwards enjoy a meal together. A fee will be charged to cover the cost of ingredients. This events is for adults only.

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

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

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.

21 Apr 2024: Do you miss reading just for fun? Would you like to relax with an uplifting story and have a friendly chat over tea/coffee and cookies? Join our Happy Book Club, themed exclusively around “feel-good” stories! Please email us at

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.

16 Apr 2024: Coffee in a Cambridge College Master's Lodge. Suitable for adults and accompanied children. Click HERE to book your tickets! Refer to the weekly newsletter or our Facebook page for the password.

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

15 Nov 2023: quilt_885.png A quilt, known as The Masters’ Wives’ Quilt, is in the care of the Museum of Cambridge. It was made by women in Cambridge in 1882 as a wedding gift for a royal prince, a grandson of Queen Victoria.

22 Mar 2024: There is a strong, compelling association between life purpose and wellbeing. Clarity of purpose leads to improvements in confidence, relationships, and physical health. Life purpose reflects your uniqueness - and helps you focus on what matters to

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

21 Nov 2023: divyansh_jain_unsplash.png Driving To drive in the UK you must have a valid driving licence, road tax and insurance. You should also familiarise yourself with the Highway Code and UK driving regulations.

13 Nov 2023: Your GP can answer any questions and offer appointments. A health visitor, who is a qualified nurse, can also visit you at home for a new baby visit or to address

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.

12 Jul 2023: Netherlands Antilles. New Caledonia. New Zealand. Nicaragua. Niger. Nigeria. Niue. Norfolk Island. ... Panama. Papua New Guinea. Paraguay. Peru. Philippines. Pitcairn. Poland. Portugal. Puerto Rico.

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,

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

20 Mar 2024: The Fitzwilliam Museum is the largest and oldest of the University of Cambridge Museums (UCM).

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.

24 Mar 2024: Only a short train ride away is the historic city of Peterborough. Our volunteer Andrea has a great day planned for you. Including a visit to Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery which currently has a special exhibition of Bronze age objects from

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.

27 Apr 2024: Join other NVS members for ​a 90-minute tour of the River Cam. Click HERE to book your tickets! Refer to the weekly newsletter or our Facebook page for the password.

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.

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.

20 Mar 2024: Most people think of a nun's life as being one of quiet contemplation and withdrawal from the world. Gemma Simmonds, whose cousin was a founder member of the Rolling Stones, was an unlikely candidate for such a life.

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.

6 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

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.

22 Mar 2024: Guided tour of the world famous Ascension Burial Ground. The resting place for Ludwig Wittgenstein and other eminent people, with Professor Mark Goldie. Children welcome. Click HERE to book your tickets! Refer to the weekly newsletter or our

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.

1 Nov 2023: 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, arts & crafts.

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

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.

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.

4 Dec 2023: are new to Cambridge.

22 Mar 2024: Join us this half-term for a craft project that is suitable for all ages. Andrea will show you how you can create colourful creatures using beads. A fee of £2 will be charged to cover the cost of materials. Click HERE to book your tickets! Refer to

18 Apr 2024: A new topic is chosen each time and advertised on the NVS website and on Facebook.

20 Mar 2024: Around the World with Women Writers is a participant-led lively and friendly international forum for those who are interested in women writers from around the world. The group comes together in person and on Zoom to discuss the texts they have read,

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