Radio & Podcasts for Cambridge and South Cambs
Well-being shout out for listeners. Four week art course. Over the four weeks you will learn basic art techniques. Try your hand at pottery using terracotta clay you will make a vessel and piece of your choice with ceramist Georgie Field. Learn how to make a landscape collage with local artist Shelford Chandler. Design and […]
Rob Barron, piano | Jeremy Brown, double bass | Matt Skelton, drums | Emma Smith, vocalist Conductor, composer, author, pianist, activist, educator and entertainer, Leonard Bernstein was one of the titans of music making in the 20th century. His command of multiple musical languages, daring juxtapositions of style, and his fluency of invention ensures that […]
The competition begins with the Under 18s Competition from mid day followed by the adult competition from 7.00 pm. Adult groups competing will be Vince Too Tall Taylor, Moonshine Coyote, Wrenway, Intermission and Black Carrot. Tickets - £5.00 to £7.00. Details of the bands playing at the second, third, fourth and fifth heats on 8th, […]
The Golden Age of Hollywood sparkled with both legends and forgotten gems. Meet Vera Stark, a determined actress who begins her journey into film while working as a maid to star Gloria Mitchell. When both women are cast in the hit Southern drama 'The Belle of New Orleans,' it seems Vera's dreams of stardom might […]
The people have spoken! The Pub Landlord is back for another round of Guv Island in 2025. “Country, the UK, lost its way, seeks life partner/mentor/inspiration. Good sense of humour essential. No time wasters, tedious show-offs or offend-o-trons need apply. HR free zone.” Standing up so you don't have to take it lying it down […]
World Book Day This World Book Day, Thursday, 6 March, come along to the bookshop and meet children's author and TV superstar Andy Day to get a signed, dedicated copy of Dino Dad: The Big School Talent Show – the third instalment in the magical adventure series, one of the biggest, bestselling young fiction launches […]
A tale of life backstage before going on stage. Told by witches. With music. Written by and starring Bridget Hardy, Penny Rossano and Samantha Houston, Destination: 'Old Hag' is (possibly) the world’s first 'Sit-Op-Com' (Situation Operatic Comedy)! Set in the theatre broom cupboard, next to the building’s only toilet, this tale draws on the ladies’ […]
When Haydn travelled to London, his friend Mozart worried that it might be a journey too far. But the 18th century classical tradition didn’t end at the shores of Europe, and on the far side of the Atlantic, Mauricio Nunes Garcia was creating music of genius – and rising to become one of the brightest […]
Hazel Askew, Hannah James & Rowan Rheingans, vocals, Award-winning vocal trio Lady Maisery are celebrated for their innovative approach to harmony and their intelligent and thoughtful arrangements of traditional repertoire, together with their own original compositions. In twelve years, the trio have released five albums and toured widely across the UK and Europe showcasing their […]
At 8pm at Hanks in Cambridge. It’s called ‘To Bossa and Beyond' and a seven piece group bringing the best of Brazilian music to Hanks. Get your dancing shoes ready! For info and tickets go to www.coresdosamba.com
3pm-4pm at Wandlebury Country Park Spring invites us to open up to new growth, new ideas and new commitments to self-nourish with a spring mindful meander under the new bright green buds on the trees with excitable birdsong in our ears. We will follow a familiar circuit so that we can notice how the season […]
Winners of the BBC Scots Traditional Music Awards, Album of the year 2022 Hailing from the Highlands of Scotland the band formed in 2012. They are Euan Smillie (fiddle), Alasdair Taylor (mandolin), Calum MacQuarrie (bass) and Greg Barry (drums, samples). Creating a progressive blend of intricate tunes, engulfing guitars, with a bass and drum heavy […]
Mike + The Mechanics will play their hits including ‘Over My Shoulder’, ‘The Living Years’ and ‘All I Need Is A Miracle’ as well as drift into some of Genesis’s much loved classic tracks. Mike Rutherford says “It’s exciting to announce that we will be touring The Mechanics again. Getting back on the road with […]
1:10pm, - Cambridge University Lunchtime Concert One of Cambridge’s finest brass ensembles, directed by Chris Lawrence, returns to West Road to perform a variety of works, including Mozart’s Variations on ‘Ah Vous Dirai-je Maman’ and Howard Blake’s ‘Sinfonietta’. Free admission with retiring donations gratefully received. more about Cambridge University Lunchtime Concert series The Cambridge University […]
In 2025 Kim Wilde and her band will be embarking on the ‘Closer Tour’. Playing the legendary ‘Close’ album as well as songs from the upcoming ‘Closer’ album and of course her earlier hits. Kim has earned her reputation as a formidable live performer and her band are one the most exciting acts to watch […]
Free talks, films, exhibitions, walks and family events. What is the Cambridge Festival? The Cambridge Festival is a mixture of online, on-demand and in-person events covering all aspects of the world-leading research happening at Cambridge. Meet some of the researchers and thought-leaders working in some of the pioneering fields that will impact us all. Sign […]
"A Vanishing Act" is an upcoming play starring two argumentative Irishmen stuck aboard a boat in a bid to find a missing boy. It's a tragi-comedy that takes place in an achromatic abyss we call "the doldrums", and it tackles questions of faith, grief and perseverance unusually and uniquely. It's a two-man show that will […]
Why do fools fall in love? And why do we sing about it so much? From heartwarming ballads to break-up bangers, Silly Love Songs is CU Show Choir’s latest tribute to love in all its forms – romantic, platonic, and everything in-between. Join us for a night of laughter, love, and plenty of sing-along moments! […]
Taking place from 10:30-5:30 at Cambridge Artspace, 5 Green's Road, CB4 1JL In our fast-changing economic, social and environmental context, family (in all its variety of types) remains as formative as ever. The rhythms of early interactions, resonating with our own tendencies, inform how we develop close relationships. As we grow and take on responsibilities […]
Ronan O'Hora, piano Franz Schubert - Impromptu in B flat, D935 no 3/ Franz Schubert - Sonata in A minor, D845/ Frédéric Chopin - 3 Mazurkas, op 59/ Frédéric Chopin - Sonata in B minor, op 58 In a distinguished career, Ronan O'Hora has performed and broadcast throughout the world, appearing with the London Philharmonic, […]
The Cambridge University Jazz Orchestra teams up with former National Youth Jazz Orchestra Artistic Director Mark Armstrong for a thrilling programme of Latin and Afro-Cuban Jazz. Priority Booking from 10-13 January, general release from 14 January. Cambridge University Jazz Orchestra (CUJO) is Cambridge's premier vehicle for promoting and performing jazz in the University and beyond. […]
Taking place all over the village of Thriplow, 10am to 5pm It takes over 350 kind-hearted and very fabulous volunteers to put on a two-day Daffodil Weekend, with many people often working a number of shifts to cover the weekend. By the end of each day, everyone is totally exhausted but happy. Come to Thriplow Daffodil […]
Monty has been making television programmes for over 30 years and has been lead presenter of the BBC’s Gardener’s World since 2003. Since 2011 the programme has come from his own garden, Longmeadow, in Herefordshire. After a thrilling sellout tour in 2022 Monty is heading back out on tour where he will share tales from […]
11:00am-4:00pm at the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences, Department of Earth Sciences common room, below the Museum., Downing Street, CB2 3EQ Come and meet the scientists of the University of Cambridge Department of Earth Sciences, renowned for its world-class research. Take part in hands-on activities and find out what it's like to research fossils, earthquakes, […]
Join us for this fantastic all day music event featuring local artists in aid of CoppaFeel! breast cancer awareness charity. There will be a licensed bar and food truck by Kerief Catering. Tickets £10 For tickets call or text 07923035937 or email chris.wiseman25@yahoo.com The line up includes: Pegleg Pub Band Michael Anthony The 3 0G's Chuck Cash […]
Based on the motion picture Amélie written by Jean-Pierre Jeanette and Guillaume Laurant Amélie is an extraordinary young woman who lives quietly in the world but loudly in her mind. She covertly improvises small but surprising acts of kindness that bring joy and mayhem. But when a chance at love comes her way, Amélie realizes […]
Easter Punt and Hunt at Punting, Landing Stage, Thompsons Lane, Cambridge CB5 8AQ If you are looking for something a little different to do and don't mind spending a bit more money as a treat, the Traditional Punting Company is doing a Easter Punt and Hunt event throughout April. If you book a private or […]
With nearly 40 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican, have all cut their […]
Time: 10k – 10am; 2.5k fun run – 12:30pm Location: Cootes Lane, Fen Drayton, CB24 4SL Fen Drayton is once again hosting its annual 10k race and 2.5k Fun Run in and around the beautiful Fen Drayton Lakes nature reserve. Whether you’re seriously into running, building your fitness up or want a fun time with […]
Inspired by today’s Nashville music scene, expect an authentic slice of the buzzing Honky Tonk Experience here in the UK. The show features the biggest Modern Country Hits from Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Kacey Musgraves and more, alongside an iconic tribute to their idols, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash and Glen Campbell. Transporting the […]
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
