The Danel Quartet are celebrated interpreters of Schubert and Russian repertoire, as they demonstrated last year in the astonishing ensemble, lyricism, intensity, and rhythmic drive of their Shostakovich cycle. They return  with a programme of equal intensity. Schubert’s String Quintet is one of the great works of chamber music, famous for its transcendental slow (second) […]

Blending a deep respect for the genre’s rich heritage with a youthful perspective, Connaught Brass are quickly making a name for themselves as a fresh talent in chamber music. Aaron Akugbo & Harry Plant, trumpet | Zoë Tweed, French horn | Chris Brewster, tenor trombone | Aled Meredith-Barrett, tuba Performing- Jean-Philippe Rameau arr. Verhelst - […]

10.30am – 12.30pm Guided walk with Wardens to admire the winter bird life and the habitats they occupy at  Coton Reserve. This is also a great opportunity to see and learn about the work that the charity does to protect and improve the reserve for nature, heritage and people. Please wear footwear and clothing for […]

4pm – 6 pm Make a beautiful wreath for your door, made from 100% natural materials. Each workshop lasts for 2-hours. Takes place in the Stable Rooms. £48 per wreath (we can accommodate up to 4 people per wreath). Refreshments provided. Delivered by Wild Thyme & Embers. To book www.wildthymeandembers.co.uk

Cambridge Literary Festival returns for its Winter Festival, bringing two days of fascinating conversations, inspiring ideas and some of the biggest names in literature, journalism and broadcasting. This year's programme features 30 events, with appearances from acclaimed authors Michael Morpurgo, Elif Shafak, Lynda La Plante and Patrick Gale, alongside broadcasters Laura Kuenssberg and John Robins. […]

John Kirkpatrick, accordion, concertina, melodeon & vocals Veteran squeezebox maestro John Kirkpatrick opens up a kit bag of songs from the two World Wars. There's a fair smattering of the popular hits of the day, designed to raise a smile and provide a moment’s respite. Threaded through these selections, John gives an airing to some […]

Cinderella longs for the simple things in life: a loving family, a welcoming community, and a bedroom without rats. But in the Kingdom of Newtopia, everyone except her best friend Buttons is too busy to stop for a quick chat, say hello, or even make eye contact. And so, when the King announces a lavish […]

Thursday 26 November, AND Wednesday 2 December Doors & bar 5:00pm - 10:00pm | Workshop 6:00pm - 8:00pm Tickets £45: includes all materials, a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie. Festive food boards are available to purchase at 5:00pm or 8:00pm. Participants will be sent menu and ordering details via email a week […]

10.30am – 3pm The natural cathedral made by the avenue of beech trees at Wandlebury is a wonderful place to experience the weather and the seasons – and it exemplifies all of the 10 principles of the Tree Charter. In its fourth year, the avenue will host the ever-growing Fantastical Forest collection of hangings, an […]

The Makers Collective is a community of local jewellery designers born out of Creative Therapy Space Ltd . On Saturday 28th November, they are hosting an exhibition, PRESENT26, at the historic St Peter's Church (11am–5pm). The collective is deeply rooted in kindness, creative expression, and providing a genuinely safe place for individuals to express themselves. […]

William Walton’s overture Portsmouth Point was composed in 1925; the inspiration for the overture comes from a Thomas Rowlandson etching of the same title, which depicts ‘a rowdy port … with a dense jumble of ships, sailors, taverns, drunken carousers, women of ill repute, and a peg-legged fiddler entertaining a dancing couple.’ The music has […]

Celebrate the festive season at the NorthStar Christmas Community Event — a welcoming, SEND-inclusive event for children, young people, adults and families. Browse a fantastic selection of independent businesses offering handmade gifts, treats and Christmas shopping, while enjoying delicious food from our outdoor vendors and refreshments from the licensed pay bar. Welcome the Mayor of […]