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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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

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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.

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22 Mar 2024: This is an opportunity to visit one of the largest university-owned botanic gardens in the world, at the best time of year. Even if it rains there are several large glasshouses to explore! The Garden covers over 16 hectares and there are more than

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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

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

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,

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

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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

8 Nov 2023: Search site. Newcomers and Visiting Scholars. Jonathan Collis. 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. Diana Sutcliffe. 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. Jennifer Donkin. 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. Sheila Harrison. 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. Moira O'Sullivan. 16 Mill Lane (basement). Cambridge CB2 1SR. 01223 336748. Granta Pl, Mill Lane. Cambridge CB2 1RU. 2024 University of Cambridge.

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