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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

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).

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

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

10 Jul 2024: Search site. Newcomers and Visiting Scholars. james_250_by_250.png. 16 Mill Lane (basement). Cambridge CB2 1SR. 01223 336748. Granta Pl, Mill Lane. Cambridge CB2 1RU. 2024 University of Cambridge.

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.

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

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.

5 Jul 2024: You may then sign up to our Facebook group for updates and news.

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!

23 Aug 2023: The warm and welcoming atmosphere of Cambridge extends beyond its academic excellence. To ensure that every incoming university member and their family has a smooth transition, we have a dedicated team of volunteers, each assigned to represent a

16 Apr 2024: Join our volunteer Sabah as she shows you how to make Pakistani Street Food. You will be assisting Sabah as she prepares four delicious dishes. After which you will enjoy a set-down lunch with the rest of the group. A fee will be charged to cover

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. Jean O'Neill. 16 Mill Lane (basement). Cambridge CB2 1SR. 01223 336748. Granta Pl, Mill Lane. Cambridge CB2 1RU. 2024 University of Cambridge.