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8 Nov 2023: Search site. Newcomers and Visiting Scholars. Paul Brice. 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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

13 Nov 2023: family.png If you are moving with your family, it is important to plan ahead and research the best options for your children’s education. Be aware that you will have to have a Cambridge address before you can apply for school placement.

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

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 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

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.

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

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

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.

16 Apr 2024: Join us for a tour of West Hub. Familiarise yourself with the variety of facilities offered at the Hub and enjoy lunch or visit the cafe after the tour. Children are welcome! Click HERE to book your tickets! Refer to the weekly newsletter or our

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).

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.

16 Apr 2024: Simone invites you to join her for a leisurely walk. The walks are during the weekend for about an hour and a half. These will be informal walks, when pushchairs and children are welcome too: stroll along with new friends and enjoy the time together.

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.

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.

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.

20 Mar 2024: "Film Point" is a group designed for film enthusiasts who share a deep love for the world of cinema. The group meets weekly on Wednesday evenings. Following the screening, members will have the unique opportunity to engage in thoughtful and refl

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.

20 Mar 2024: Early in the 20th century, as a community of women researchers was only just emerging at Cambridge, opportunities to be actively involved in field-specific professional organizations were often limited.

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.

18 Apr 2024: Enjoy a formal dinner at Selwyn College with other NVS members. Please note: this event is for adults only. Click HERE to book your tickets! Refer to the weekly newsletter or our Facebook page for the password.

8 Nov 2023: Country Representative

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.

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

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.

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.

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. Peter Tavner. 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.

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.

8 Nov 2023: Search site. Newcomers and Visiting Scholars. June Johnson. 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

8 Nov 2023: Country Representative

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

8 Nov 2023: Country Representative

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

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

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.

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

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. Helen Usenmez. 16 Mill Lane (basement). Cambridge CB2 1SR. 01223 336748. Granta Pl, Mill Lane. Cambridge CB2 1RU. 2024 University of Cambridge.

26 Mar 2024: Constructed between 1705 and 1722, Blenheim Palace stands as one of the grandest residences in England. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, this magnificent estate holds significance as the birthplace and ancestral home of Sir

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

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