Radio and Podcasts for Cambridge and South Cambs
A nature festival from 25 May to 30 June with many interesting events. One example of interesting events is The Wildlife Trust (BCN)’s annual river Cam bat punts with Scudamore’s provide one of the most exciting evening experiences of summer on the river in Cambridge. Enjoy a unique experience setting off just before dusk. Hand […]
TUESDAYS - 10am – 12 - POP IN TO THE DROP IN Pop in anytime from 10-12 on Tuesday mornings for a warm drink and a slice of cake, bring your own friend or chat to a new one! All ages welcome. Donation of £2 suggested. WEDNESDAY, 5th th June, 7pm-9pm, BOARD GAMES Families welcome. […]
A cartoonish, eclectic group of six overachieving mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home life, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words. Each hope to never hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals […]
On Wednesday, 12 June at 6pm award-winning author Lottie Mills will be discussing her collection of short stories Monstrum – a darkly atmospheric and beautifully crafted meditation on otherness. Book signing to follow. Lottie Mills’ stories capture the experience of characters excluded by a society that cannot accept their differences. Eerie, fantastical and hugely ambitious, […]
A Jazz concert at 7.30 pm in the outdoor courtyard. Georgina Jackson, vocals, trumpet, flugel | Karen Sharp, tenor sax | Craig Wild, trumpet | Michael Feltham, trombone | James Pearson, piano | Tom Farmer, bass | Matt Skelton, drums A pick 'n' mix of swinging, bluesy, iconic songs and ballads alongside a hefty dose […]
Dust off your air guitars for an evening of the very best classic rock anthems from legends past and present. Let The Ultimate Classic Rock Show take you on a roller coaster journey of classic rock nostalgia, performing hit after hit live with stunning accuracy and high energy accompanied by an incredible light and projection […]
A night of music with special guest soloist, Mike Lovatt, trumpet virtouso. Mike is a huge name in the music world and has performed with many No 1 artists, block-buster films and world leading orchestras. Concert begins at 7.30 pm. Tickets - £10.00, Under 10s free. Tickets via Ely Cathedral at www.elycathegral.org/evengs/littleport-brass-in-concert.
Cambridge Pride is returning to Jesus Green in Cambridge city centre on Saturday 15 June 2024. Tell your friends and family! Last year, 15,000 of you wonderful people filled the park with joy and inspiration. We hope to see you there. To participate in the parade, simply arrive at the Parade welcome point near the […]
Celebrate summertime in Cambridge in musical style, as Music in the Parks makes a welcome return from June. The programme of free Sunday afternoon concerts is open to all and will take place on beautiful green open spaces throughout the whole of the city. Organised by Cambridge City Council, the music events are generously supported […]
"The most renowned sketch troupe of them all" (The Independent) embark on their annual international tour with a brand-new show, travelling to London, Edinburgh, New York, Chicago and more! The Cambridge Footlights are back once again with their last show of the year, with five of Cambridge's best student comedians putting on some of their […]
One of the most exciting events in the Cambridge calendar, Midsummer Fair, returns to the city with rides and great fun for all. As one of the longest-established fairs in the UK, it is also a cherished part of the city's history. The Fair, which is run by the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community on […]
A night of laughter, cabaret, mystery, and glamour! Roll up, roll up. . . a scintillating night out of sparkling entertainment – the UK’s longest running burlesque show – is back touring the nation. And, it’s bigger than ever. With world-class entertainers and stars of the stage and screen – prepare for an extravaganza of […]
Taking place on Cottenham Village Green, Cottenham Community College and Cottenham Community Centre. Come along for a great day out with live music, stalls, food vendors, beer tents, performances, fairgroiund, activities and attractions. For info go Fen Edge Festival 2024 | Programme now available -
No other music event offers such great value as Newmarket Nights on the July Course! Music events at Newmarket allow you to enjoy unique evenings of racing and concerts in this incredible and beautiful setting. Pete Tong's Ibiza Classics live after evening racing - Friday 21 June 2024 at Newmarket Racecourses, On the July Course, JLS […]
Bring your friends, colleagues, children or come solo to enjoy the sounds of the city – this is a community event for all to enjoy! Cambridge Station Square will be alive with music from 11am – 7pm, and it’s FREE, so there’s something to enjoy at all times of day. Make Music Day UK is […]
New Cambridge Singers’ summer concert draws together music inspired by nature, culminating with Ralph Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending arranged for choir and violin by Paul Drayton, which brings new colours (and words) to this favourite. Plainscapes is perhaps the Latvian equivalent with its dream-like texture of wordless choir, cello and violin evoking the native […]
The newest pop up celebrates all things local and independent at Flourish Farm in Hildersham. Alongside food trucks serving from 12-3pm, there will be a host of brilliant pop up stalls from 10-4pm. Come along and check out everything that Flourish Farm has to offer. There will be beer and wine available to buy from […]
Taking place from 3-8pm The Green, Pathfinder Way, Northstowe CB24 1FD Northstowe Midsummer Festival, a fantastic celebration of the longest day of the year and the joyful return of summer.! Hosted by Northstowe Hub and Northstowe Arts, and brought to life with the help of Northstowe Foodies and various community groups, this festival promises a […]
Taking place from 12.00 to 4.00 pm. at The Fassage. Featutrng guest appearances from Spider Man, Princess Elsa and The Peg Leg Pub Band. With various stalls, children's games area, hot food, tea and cakes, ice cream, licensed bar with ales, Pimms and soft drinks, grand draw at £1,00 in the pot, classic cars and […]
From 2-4.30pm Bourn mill is the oldest surviving windmill in the country. Set in beautiful scenery, it was built during the reign of King Henry VIII! During the summer the mill is opened and guides will show you how the mill works and tell you the history of this fascinating building. Not only can you see […]
Patrick Grant and Esme Young, judges of the hugely popular BBC 2 series The Great British Sewing Bee, visit the Arts Theatre for the first time with a very special one-off show created just for Cambridge. Patrick Grant is an award-winning Scottish fashion designer with a career spanning almost two decades. An outspoken advocate for […]
After the success of their first ever joint beer festival back in May 2022 and winter festival in November, local pubs in the Petersfield Area are back with their annual summer Cambridge Beer Quarter! It will be taking place between the 24th and 29th June and throughout the week there will be a myriad of […]
Cheffins latest fine art sale includes many Chinese pieces, paintings, furniture, vases, an alabaster figure (Professor Aristide Petrilli (Italian, 1868-1930),of Margherita di Valois, 1492) and many other beautiful objccts. Viewing days - Sunday 23rd 10am-12pm/ Monday 24th 10am-5pm/ Tuesday 25th 10am-5pm/ Sale days 9am-10am For more information - T: 01223 213343 | E-mail : fine.art@cheffins.co.uk […]
Carnival 2024 will be on the 28th and 29th June 2024 at Burwell Recreation Ground. Last year the event was attended by over 3500 people. It is free entry for all and raises money for community groups across the village. On Friday night herre will be a pet show and silent disco starting from 5pm […]
11:00 am to 5:00 pm at Gonville Place. This will be Cambridge City’s 1st Armed Forces Day celebration and it will be a day like nothing seen in Cambridge before. The organisers have requested a fly-by and a marching band, and there will also be a military village comprising regular and reserve forces, armed forces […]
A family-friendly fun day with something for everyone; stalls, arts and crafts, Fun Zone, local musicians, community Tug of War. ALl Welcome.
14.00-16.00 at Wandlebury Country Park Gentle guided walk to meet the Highland and Belted Galloway cows and learn how they improve our meadows for nature. Please wear footwear and clothing for being outdoors. Meet at the large noticeboard in the car park. Free event - suggested donation £3. For info go to https://www.cambridgeppf.org/Event/meet-the-cows-29-june
A celebration of the life and art of Betty Ray, Mother of Histon resident Les Ray.with live music by Red Velvet culminating in an auction of around 30 of Betty’s works. Paintings Preview 2.30-4.30pm, Auction from 7.30-9.30pm Entry free - welcome drinks from 7.15pm St Andrews Centre, Histon. Paintings preview: https://feast.hisimp.com/ To donate to […]
Heffers bookshop has the honour of hosting Classicist Dame Mary Beard at the Cambridge Union on Tuesday, 2 July at 7pm in celebration of the paperback release of her enthralling book Emperor of Rome. Mary Beard is one of the most original and best-known classicists working today. She is Professor of Classics at Newnham College, […]
It's the summer of 1988. Tory politician Robin Hesketh returns to his idyllic home in the Cotswolds. It’s his birthday and, having successfully passed Section 28; effectively banning the 'promotion' of homosexuality in schools, he is in a celebratory mood. However, his welcome is not as he'd hoped. Diana has a stinking hangover, a fox […]
Amateur adult ladies are invited to attend a summer ballet course in Classic Russian Ballet in July and August, taking place in the Dance Studio at the YMCA, Gonville Place, Cambridge The classes will be from 12.00 to 1.00 each Wednesday (excluding July 24th). The Teacher will be Karen Stringer, a Fellow of the National […]
On Wednesday evenings in July, Cambridge University Botanic Garden rings to the sound of live music when we present Sounds Green – the best in open-air music. Bring a rug and a picnic. Food, ice creams and drinks on sale. Open to all ages. Music from 6.15pm. Garden closes at 8.30pm. All paying visitors should buy […]
Taking place all of July in many locations in and around the City, the Cambridge Summer Music Festival presents a wide variety of music performances, with 30 concerts in all. Some examples: 5 July - Choir of Clare College at OLEM Catholic Church 11 July - J.S. Bach, St. John Passion at Trinity College Chapel […]
What’s Ons are broadcast across the day at 7.50, 10.30, 1.30 and 4.30, and at weekends.
To get your event included email: Karen Stringer