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Edward Bawden – At Home Exhibition
The Fry Art Gallery in Saffron Walden will, unusually, be dedicating its full season in 2018 across the whole gallery to one important exhibition. Edward Bawden CBE RA was educated at Friends' School Saffron Walden and spent his last 19 years living in the town at Park Lane. He is recognized as one of Britain's foremost artists and designers of the twentieth century, and this exhibition will include over 200 artworks and other items, many of which have either not…
Find out more »What’s On at Your Tithe Barn
The Tithe Barn Trust is a small charity and not-for profit volunteer group committed to saving and sympathetically restoring the Tithe Barn, in Landbeach, for Community use. Tithe Barns are rare in the UK and this is the only remaining one in Cambridgeshire in its original condition with thatched roof, timber frame, timber granary and brick threshing floor. Experts believe the barn may well date to the medieval period. Sadly, the barn is in a state of disrepair and membership…
Find out more »Castle Hill Methodist Church – Community Coffee Mornings
All are welcome to drop in to Castle Hill Methodist Church every Wednesday for a lovely coffee morning from 10.30 am to 12.00 noon. Fairtrade tea & filter coffee, cakes, scones, sausage rolls – most things are usually homemade. Donations welcomed in aid of that week’s nominated charity. Their charities include Romsey Mill, Make Do and Mend, Jimmy’s, Cambridge Churches Homeless Project, Action for Children, Christian Aid. Followed by “Forever Active” Strength and Balance class for over 50s. Wednesdays 12…
Find out more »Free Tai Chi with Sifu Hong
Come along to Jesus Green park on Saturday afternoons, once a month, experience genuine Tai Chi and feel how it can help you relax your body, give you energy and benefit your health, in the fresh air and peaceful tranquility of one of Cambridge beautiful green spaces. Taking place on the last Saturday of each month, for a one hour class in the traditional Tai Chi Chuan with Sifu Hong, Everyone welcome to come along, and no experience is required.…
Find out more »Cambridge Festival of Ideas
This year’s Cambridge Festival of Ideas will host over 200 events, exhibitions and performances as it explores the theme of extremes, from political and social radicalism to life at high altitudes and the extreme high street. The Festival, now in its 11th year, runs from 15th to 28th October. Speakers include Baroness Valerie Amos, musician Evelyn Glennie, Rowan Williams, Professor David Runciman, best-selling author Tara Westover, film director Tim Slade, author James Bloodworth, psychologist Terri Apter, Professor David Reynolds, economist…
Find out more »The Children’s Hour
In 1930s New England two female teachers are accused of homosexuality by one of their students. Once the scandal reaches the local community, Martha and Karen's lives are destroyed as they become increasingly ostracised by society. Lillian Hellman's The Children's Hour was banned when it was published due to its controversial depiction of female homosexuality. Now in the 21st century it serves as a powerful reminder of the horrors of intolerance. Nightly performances at 7.45 pm Tickets - £8.00 to…
Find out more »Still Alice
Alice Howland is stubborn, clever and driven – a professional at the top of her game. But, diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 50, she is compelled to confront her new reality and draw on her resilience to remain independent for as long as possible. Alice strives to remain true to the woman she has always been, while relationships shift within her family, in her work and most importantly with herself. Uncompromising yet tender, this new adaptation of…
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