What's On and Things To Do Around Cambridgeshire

Stay and bounce Every Thursday at the Sunset indoor sports facility at Wisbech St. Mary. We offer a hall full of Inflatables, soft play, ball pool ride on cars, we also have a baby area for the little ones.

If you are completely new to running, looking to ease yourself back into exercise or training for a Parkrun or Race for Life this is the perfect group for you! Join our qualified leaders in Running Fitness, in the beautiful setting of Wimpole to gradually build your fitness and confidence in running.

The University of Cambridge Philharmonic Orchestra (UCPO) will be concluding the academic year with a typically ambitious programme.

A guided walk on the Sedge Fen with a Ranger, ideal for discovering the flowers of the fen. Join us to see the Fen in full bloom on this guided walk. Teac/coffee included. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895. Dogs on leads welcome.

2018 marks 70 years since the death of Alexandrina Peckover, the sale of the contents of the House and the property coming under the ownership of the National Trust. To mark this occasion we have worked with Trust New Art, East Anglian Art Fund and the A. Booking Not Needed. Children welcome.

Peterborough Museum and City Gallery present works by internationally renowned sculptor Sir Anthony Caro and modernist painter Sheila Girling.

Taking place for the second year running, Wimpole History Festival is the product of a unique partnership between Cambridge Literary Festival and the National Trust. This will be a true feast of history and heritage for the whole family.

Mentés Másként Ensemble: This lively award-winning group specialises in the traditional folk music and dance of their native Hungary.

Quiz night for HVC & Huntingdon Together Charity Shop! £50 first prize! Bar and Raffle. Booking is advisable - it also helps us

Learn the art of scything. The course includes setting up the scythe ready for mowing, how to mow efficiently and effectively, how to hone the blade to keep it sharp while cutting, how to peen the blade after it has been worn down by countless amounts of honing and how to cure the. Booking Essential.

As part of your visit, why no visit our pop-up exhibition of local artists’ work; meet the makers. In partnership with Isle of Ely Festival and East Cambridgeshire Open Studios artists, Wicken Fen is hosting a selection of artworks over 2 days.

Robin Hood and his band of merry men are feared by the richest of the land as they travel through Sherwood Forest stealing from the rich to give to the poor.

This Open Day is hosted at both Cambridge and Huntingdon Campuses. Come and talk to our expert tutors, meet our friendly staff and students and tour our amazing facilities. Our Open Days are a great opportunity to see what it is like to study at Cambridge Regional College.

1940s style Charity Dance with music by The GALAXY BIG BAND supported by The Record Machine Disco 1940s dress optional. Great dance floor. Licensed Bar. Raffle. Locally produced burgers (or vegetarian option) and jumbo sausages will be on sale.

Ely Consort join forces with the Con Brio Chamber Orchestra to perform Haydn’s Heilig Mass, one of the great settings composed towards the end of his life.

Our annual Village Show in 2018 will again be part of a village weekend of events. We often like to tie in some of our Show classes to a theme, and this year we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of "Jurassic Park" (so expect some dinosaurs!).

with Dawn & Lorraine (BWDA qualified instructors). A great way to keep fit, make new friends and have a laugh. Come along and try it! Line dancing is a form of exercise and you should wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes.

An unusual town garden divided into different rooms in the oriental style with a large number of bonsai both large and small. In a different area surrounding a pond with koi carp, unusual trees , bonsai gardens and plants can be found.

During the afternoon, come and experience the frantic activity in the kitchen while the servants prepare for a birthday tea party for Alexandrina, age 10, and engage in a bit of gossip. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Be inspired by gardens large and small, get up close to some very special sports cars and classic cars, relax with cake and tea, enjoy mini music recitals from talented musicians, take in eight mini art exhibitions, let your children loose in their dream garden....

In support of Wisbech St Mary Church restoration fund and the Breast Cancer Unit at the QEH. A great day out for all the family. A large variety of gardens (including a Wisbech in Bloom prizewinning garden), water features, cacti collection, vintage horticultural items and free expert gardening advice.

***OPEN FOR STALL BOOKINGS*** What’s on offer? Lots of stall bursting with top quality LIKE NEW and NEW baby & children’s items from birth to 8 yrs. Plus a small selection of unique businesses in the baby & children’s industry showcasing and selling their products & services all under one roof!

Peterborough Bike Ride 2018 Join us for a fantastic day of cycling through the villages of Rockingham Forest and raise money for life saving research. Choose either a 25, 50 or 100 mile route, which are all based on sound country roads suitable for road, mountain and hybrid bikes.

A young garden that’s beginning to blend well with the farm. An interesting combination of new and established spaces interlinked with a design eye. An established orchard with beehives; two wildlife ponds. A productive kitchen and cutting garden. Doves, chickens and sheep complete the picture!

An afternoon celebrating the importance of our Village Hall to the community. Barbecue; bar open; light refreshments. Displays by the WI, Parish Council, Coffee & Craft, Cricket Club, Yelling Art Group. The photographer’s studio will be open.

Join us on a 1.2 mile parkland walk and uncover the stories at the heart of Wimpole. A gentle, short work with fascinating stories about how Wimpole’s parkland has changed with different fashions and owners.

The perfect way to celebrate a special occasion. Experience the luxury of a private carriage ride pulled by a magnificent Shire horse through the Wimpole Estate with a dedicated groom and driver. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895.

Rura. Artists performing: Rura.: Tickets avaiable.

Peterborough Museum and City Gallery present works by internationally renowned sculptor Sir Anthony Caro and modernist painter Sheila Girling.

’Artificially Intelligent’ is co-organised by Collusion with the Leverhulme Centre for Future Intelligence. It will explore the many concerns that arise already from a global economy and culture that are driven by forms of artificial intelligence.

SGMinis - Flowers and NatureWednesday 27th June1pm - 3pm, accompanying adults free.£2 per childJoin us for our monthly SGMinis session for 5’s and under with stories, crafts and other activities inspired by our collections. June’s theme is Flowers and Nature. Drop in sessions, so just come along.

Join us for a different walk each week, showing off some of the best views, woodland paths and secret seats in and around Wimpole’s parkland. Walks range from 2.5-4.5miles and are often muddy.

’The Comedy of Errors’ can be seen on tour: 28 June – Crowland Abbey 29 June – The Waterton Arms, Deeping 30 June – Moonhenge, Woodwalton 3 – 7 July – Central Park, Peterborough Join Peterborough Mask Theatre for our annual Outdoor Shakespeare and dip into the Bard’s wonderful world of slapstick and

Eboracum Baroque in collaboration with Ely College and the Ely Gin Company are delighted to return to St Mary’s Church, Ely to present a programme featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. ) This concert is part of the Isle of Ely Arts Festival.

DoubleKnot 8:00pm - 8:30pm The pair performs in a variety of song styles, ranging from the older Country music of Nashville to the more modern genre of Alternative Indie-Rock.

Beltane Fire. Artists performing: Beltane Fire.: Tickets avaiable.

‘The Comedy of Errors’ can be seen on tour: 28 June – Crowland Abbey 29 June – The Waterton Arms, Deeping 30 June – Moonhenge, Woodwalton 3 – 7 July – Central Park, Peterborough Join Peterborough Mask Theatre for our annual Outdoor Shakespeare and dip into the Bard’s wonderful world of slapstick and innuendo,

Rufus Wainwright. Artists performing: Rufus Wainwright.: Tickets avaiable.

A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening. Through the absorption of the divine power, many people are experiencing the healing of illnesses and pain, that have been declared as “incurable” by the medical profession.

Custard Comedy is back at Willingham on June 29th! Our latest night, at Willingham Social Club, features the copper turned comic Alfie Moore. The night begins at 8.15pm and tickets start at just Alfie Moore is an original and distinctive comedian with his niche area as a serving police sergeant.

‘The Comedy of Errors’ can be seen on tour: 28 June – Crowland Abbey 29 June – The Waterton Arms, Deeping 30 June – Moonhenge, Woodwalton 3 – 7 July – Central Park, Peterborough Join Peterborough Mask Theatre for our annual Outdoor Shakespeare and dip into the Bard’s wonderful world of slapstick and innuendo,

Of the many Masses that Haydn composed, The ‘Nelson’ Mass is the most popular, and is thought by many to be his greatest single composition.

See: www.armedforcesday.org.uk/event/42-engineer-regiment-freedom-of-st-ives-cambridgeshire-and-armed-forces-day/ Also see the St Ives Town Council Facebook site for further Information

What’s on offer? Lots of stall bursting with top quality LIKE NEW and NEW baby & children’s items from birth to 8 yrs. Plus a small selection of unique businesses in the baby & children’s industry showcasing and selling their products & services all under one roof!

Celebrate Ferry Meadows’ 40th birthday at our Cultural Festival. Music, culture and fun will take place around Coney Meadow (behind the Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre).

Long narrow and planted in the cottage garden style with over 40 roses some on arches and growing through trees. Particularly planned to encourage wildlife with small pond, mature trees and shrubs. Perennials and some unusual plants interspersed with sculptures.

BIG Baby and children’s nearly new sale for 0-6years and maternity. 30+ stalls. VENUE- Cambourne Village College, Sheepfold Lane, Cambourne,Cambridge, CB23 6FR Book via the website www.mum2mummarket.co.uk FREE Onsite parking. Buggy friendly. Refreshments available.

Programme of popular film music for children aged four upwards Featuring Robert Hodge (Conductor).

Immersion Theatre invite you to soar away to Neverland as they proudly bring their trademark energy to their most magical musical to date, PETER PAN.

A celebratory day of art activities in the House and Garden inspired by some of the creative themes explored in Transitions in Time, led by Aid & Abet, artists Sarah Evans and David Kefford. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Explore parts of the property not normally open to visitors. Note: tours will involve several flights of stairs. Booking Advisable. Phone: 01945 583463. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Programme of popular film music Featuring Robert Hodge (Conductor).

Come and paint the beautiful plants and flowers of the fen inwatercolours. Spend the day drawing, then painting a range of fenland plants and flowers. Basic watercolour materials provided, all abilities welcome including beginners. Booking Essential. Phone: 01353 720274.

Eboracum Baroque return to the Rectory Garden at Wimpole to perform Handel’s Semele. Composed in 1744 and featuring some of Handel’s most exquisite music, it was one of the many concerts enjoyed by former Wimpole resident Captain George Bambridge.

Fabulous fair nestled in the picturesque South Cambridgeshire village a short drive from Duxford and Saffron Walden with easy access to the M11. Over 20 stalls packed full of antiques, collectables and vintage items, we aim to have something for everyone.

50/50 Ballroom & sequence Tea dance with music by DAVID INGLEY at Hiam Sports & Social Club. HIAM is a friendly club with an excellent dance floor, a licensed bar, free WiFi and ample free parking. Bar and raffle at all dances.

Ely’s premier riverside event, a fun day out for all the family. The highlight of the day is a Raft Race along the river Great Ouse with some really spectacularly designed rafts. Some are not so good but half the fun is waiting to see who sinks , as one did rather spectacularly last year !

A 2 acre garden with borders of perennials, annuals and shrubs, lawns, fish pond and a larger wildlife pond. The garden includes 1 acre for wildlife with grasses set among rowan, birch, maple and field maple trees, foxgloves, ferns and bulbs. Roses are a special feature in June.

2 acres. One of the most famous gardens on the Cambridge Backs. Herbaceous borders; sunken pond garden, fine specimen trees and tropical garden.

5 very varied gardens. Brook House has many lovely recently designed and planted features set in 1½ acres, including an impressive large walled kitchen garden and an expansive modern patio and pond.

‘The Comedy of Errors’ can be seen on tour: 28 June – Crowland Abbey 29 June – The Waterton Arms, Deeping 30 June – Moonhenge, Woodwalton 3 – 7 July – Central Park, Peterborough Join Peterborough Mask Theatre for our annual Outdoor Shakespeare and dip into the Bard’s wonderful world of slapstick and innuendo,

Heidi Talbot & John McCusker. Artists performing: Heidi Talbot.: Tickets avaiable.

Music Celebrations International presents A Celebration of Peace, featuring a chorus of 250 from across the United States of America, singing music by Ralph Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on a theme by Thomas Tallis, Dona Nobis Pacem, Five Variants on Dives and Lazarus, Sancta Civitas.

Sounds Green 2018 programme The Garden is delighted to host another year of exciting, open-air music from Cambridge Summer Music. A weekly celebration of summer and music, Sounds Green is part of the Cambridge Summer Music programme of events.

Why not join us at this totally unique event and be inspired! Enjoy two Outside* fashion shows at 7.00pm and a later one at 8.30pm and watch the models come down the aisle whilst viewing many of the wedding professionals in action as they would be on your special wedding day.

House and Gardens open during Wisbech Rose Fair. Peckover gardeners will be on hand to answer questions about roses throughout the afternoons during the week. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Vern Littley will be talking about the events associated with the Royal Artillery at the Battle of Le Cateau in the early weeks for the war following the British and French retreat after the Battle of the Mons.

Laura Lexx can be found performing up and down the UK in clubs including The Comedy Store, The Glee Club, Komedia, Manfords, The Comedy Loft and many, many more independent promoters. ?

A fabulous evening of music from Val Sinclair with Turquoise, playing blues, jazz and other genres. A superb line-up of musicians include Phil Prechner - piano, John Trowsdale - bass, Ed O’Connell - drums, Geoff Duckworth - saxophone, Chris Smith - harmonica, Cathy Matthews and Val Sinclair - vocals.

Scott Bennett is our headliner for the first ever Tickelfest at Icklefest on July 6th. Part of the Ickleton Lion Beer Festival, the night begins around 8.15pm and tickets start at just £8.80. Scott is a former runner up in the English Comedian of the Year and has supported Michael Macintyre and Rob Brydon on tour.

The Isle of Ely Arts Festival presents Clare Hammond, pianist FLORA AND FAUNA Franz Schubert Four Impromptus, opus D899 Felix Mendelssohn Presto from The Bee’s Wedding Edmund Finnis Youth Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov Flight of the Bumble-bee Claude Debussy Selection from Préludes Ewan Campbell Flight

Evening of Spirit Communication from the platform at Newmarket Pioneer Centre, which you can find on facebook. These are held regularly on the first Friday of each month, and entry is £6 which includes refreshments. We have a wonderful selection of first rate mediums for these events.

A fun family day out. Parade Stalls Competitions BBQ Beer Tent Fun run, races Craft stalls, Dog Show, Fun Fair, Grand Draw Tug of War Displays from local groups and Schools

L shaped town garden, paved with some raised beds. The formal structure is informally planted with perennials, shrubs and small trees. Many in pots. There is a sitting area under a mature fig tree and small pond. An artist’s garden with attention to form and colour combination.Some artwork also for sale.

Hello Editor!, I would like to let you know about Isleham Gala Day that is happening on Saturday 7th July from 1pm to 5pm It is held at The Beeches Recreation ground on Mill Street in Isleham.

’Circus Sensible’ will be bringing their ’baby big top’ to Somersham Primary School, for hilarious performances by professional entertainers. As well as watching the circus you can also take part in circus skills and there will be a bar, bbq, candy floss, popcorn, face painting and more!

The Carry On At The Camp is back for its 2nd year. This is a great weekend for all of the family, we’re talking hot rods - american cars and bikes - vinatge - muscle cars - classic cars and bikes - rat rods and anything else in between.

A wonderful display of contemporary art produced by a group of local artists. Previous exhibitors will be joined this year by new exciting artists exhibiting in the Yarrow Gallery for the first time.

A small, paved courtyard garden in Moroccan style. Masses of colour in raised beds and pots, backed by oriental arches. An ornamental pool done in patterned tiles offers the soothing splash of water. The garden has been included in the recently published book Secret Gardens of East Anglia.

A chance to see the other side of Harston as village gardens open their gates, with much to see from perennials to vegetables, old gardens and new, and much more besides: rare breed pigs and sheep, award-winning Bermondsey Street beekeepers, live musical entertainment, garden railway and replica ships,

Join Ely Choral Society & Ely Youth Choir for music by Ramirez, Lambert and Brahms - enjoy the catchy rhythms of South America, New Orleans & Africa.

Family fun including: • Biggest bouncy slide in the UK • Fairground attractions - wipe out, Under 7’s area, hamster rollers, merry-go-round • Sideshows - crockery smash, obstacle course, fruit machine • 60 stalls • Craft Fayre • Food Court, beer tent • Art exhibition, table top war games, jewellery &

Bike enthusiasts are invited to join the rallied throng and show off their prized classic bikes (and perhaps their outfits to match!). Choose between two routes (of 25 or 50 miles) through the delightful Northamptonshire countryside and explore the lanes and beautiful villages with like-minded participants.

Enjoy a musical feast of stirring melodies as we take you round the world and through many stories of passion, love and loss in our Summer Opera Gala.

This seven-piece tribute band from the Northwest come to Peterborough as part of their 2018 tour, offering an engaging and energetic performance celebrating the magical music of Pink Floyd.

This term, enjoy a musical feast of stirring melodies as we take you round the world and through many stories of passion, love and loss in our Summer Opera Gala.

HARMONIE de CLUNY FROM BURGUNDY MEETS MAWSON ROAD COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA AT ST.PAUL’S CHURCH, HILLS ROAD CB21JP ON SATURDAY 7TH JULY.

Fine example of a Victorian garden with rare specimen trees. With a small woodland walk and a kitchen/allotment garden created in 2011 and a rose pergola and herbaceous border created in 2013.

On Sunday 8th July, Cambridge Race for Life will bring thousands of women together to support Cancer Research UK’s life-saving research. Just by signing up you’ll make a difference and whether you raise £10 or £200, every penny matters. Race for Life 5k is great for all ages.

Raffaella Watson - violin Alec Hone - piano Opening our lunchtime recital series is the winner of the coveted title of Oundle Young Musician of the Year 2017, Raffaella Watson.

The Gipsy Kings (Nicolas Reyes & Tonino Baliardo). Artists performing: The Gipsy Kings.: Tickets avaiable.

Music Celebrations International presents The Chicago Master Singers in PEACE AND COMFORT A free concert celebrating the triumph of resurrection, faith and hope with Chicago Master Singers with Alan Heatherington, Conductor The Chicago Master Singers (CMS) is one of the foremost choirs in the United States.

• Evening Language Courses for Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese • Courses held in beautiful school in central Cambridge • Focuses on practical language use outside of the classroom • Teaching method is communicative and immersion focused • Native or bilingual teachers, fully qualified

Nurry Lee - piano Nurry Lee is a South Korean pianist who began learning the piano at the age of six and gained her grade 8 distinction piano when she was eleven. She studied at Wells Cathedral School, winning the concerto competition with the hostakovich Piano Concerto.

Seasonal fun, craft and adventure for under 5’s. Booking Essential. Phone: 01353720274. suitable for under 5’s.

Talented young cellist and previous winner of Oundle Young Musician of the Year Ellen Porter returns to her home town to perform with three of her contemporaries from the Royal Northern College of Music as the Cuerda Quartet.

2018 marks 70 years since the death of Alexandrina Peckover, the sale of the contents of the House and the property coming under the ownership of the National Trust. To mark this occasion we have worked with Trust New Art, East Anglian Art Fund and the A. Booking Not Needed. Children welcome.

A unique hawking experience. Get up close and personal to 8 birds of prey, watch them fly and learn all about them. Children welcome. Lots of photo opportunities. Licensed bar

Oh Sees. Artists performing: Thee Oh Sees.: Tickets avaiable.

Thomas Fountain - trumpet Thomas started playing the cornet at the age of 3. He progressed through the Northamptonshire County Music Service and is now studying at the Royal Academy of Music.

Following two sold out events, world-famous, award-winning family rave phenomenon Big Fish Little Fish returns to the Maltings Big Fish Little Fish have been putting on award winning events since 2013 (Winner of best family event, Family Festival Awards 2014-18 We have entertained over 150,000 family ravers up

Join us for Oundle’s "party of the year" - a fantastic evening of fun and music under the stars. Whether you just want to relax with friends, enjoy your own picnic, visit one of the food stalls or let the kids enjoy some of the extra entertainments, the Wharf is the place to be.

Learn how to harness, long rein and manoeuver your horse around obstacles. The day includes an introduction to the horses, then learn how to harness your horse. Moving out into the field you will work your horse on long reins, as well as maneuvering around obstacles.

***CAMBOURNES BIGGEST EVER SALE*** 14th July 10.30am - 12pm Cambourne Village College, Sheepfold Lane, Cambourne What’s on offer? Lots of stall bursting with top quality LIKE NEW and NEW baby & children’s items from birth to 8 yrs.

A millennium of music by female composers to celebrate the centenary of women’s suffrage. For their Summer concerts, London Concord Singers & conductor Jessica Norton are presenting a programme of music by female composers, sacred music by Hildegard of Bingen from the 11th century, part-songs by Clara...

Explore parts of the property not normally open to visitors. Note: tours will involve several flights of stairs. Booking Advisable. Phone: 01945 583463. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Chesterton Choral Society and Cambridge Concert Orchestra are playing and singing Spanish and Latin American music such as excerpts from Carmen by Bizet, Danzon by Marquez and more!

Flying Legends. Artists performing: Flying Legends.: Tickets avaiable.

Sweet science: how do plants spin sugars into fibres? Plants turn sugars into fibres that give plants strength and shape. These fibres are important in our food, textiles, paper and buildings. This talk will show how recent discoveries reveal how the fibres are made and then woven into wood.

Historic College Gardens and Grounds dating from mid C12. Fine lawns and courtyards, colourful flowers in many courts. Shrubberies, arbour archways and sculptures. Fellows garden open on day.

Join us on a 1.2 mile parkland walk and uncover the stories at the heart of Wimpole. A gentle, short work with fascinating stories about how Wimpole’s parkland has changed with different fashions and owners.

The perfect way to celebrate a special occasion. Experience the luxury of a private carriage ride pulled by a magnificent Shire horse through the Wimpole Estate with a dedicated groom and driver. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895.

The prestigious Lycetts Festival of Hunting will take place on Wednesday 18th July 2018 at the East of England Showground, Peterborough. For many, the day marks the highlight of the summer social calendar and includes the Peterborough Royal Foxhound Show which celebrates its 130th anniversary this year.

Join us for a different walk each week, showing off some of the best views, woodland paths and secret seats in and around Wimpole’s parkland. Walks range from 2.5-4.5miles and are often muddy.

The foamiest fun-filled run is coming back to the Riverside Park, in Huntingdon on Saturday 21 July. Run, jog, or walk around an approx 5km (2.5KM lapped) course - you can go fast or you can go slow, but most of all enjoy the foam! This unique and exciting family event is returning to the region for the 3rd time!

Saturday night 50/50 Ballroom & sequence Dance with music by GARY COLE at Hiam Sports & Social Club, Putney Hill Road, Prickwillow, Ely CB7 4UU.

Northampton Sealed Knot Castle Camps Skirmish with Cannon, Living History Tent, stocks and stalls. Hog Roast July 21st 2018 All Saints Church Castle Camps

an evening of Northern Soul & Motown LIVE on stage Mr TOMMY HUNT with Johnny "boy" backing dj’s playing VINYL only Mr Chris Starr Kings Lynn Soul club Mr " P " Great Eastern Soul club 200 tickets ONLY on sale NOW available from GER club 01354 652335 Chris Starr via FB or Kings Lynn Soul club

Enjoy the sounds of the summer with the Cambridge Jazz Theorem in the beautiful gardens overlooking Wimpole’s historic parkland. You are welcome to bring your own picnic and Pimms, tea and coffee will be on sale (cash only please). Cambridge Jazz Theorem is one of the best bands in town.

How many species can we discover and record in 24 hours' Join us as we try to identify and record as many species as possible in 24 hours. Booking Advisable.

Blatherwycke Hall demolished in the 1940s, its grounds and gardens lost until now! In April 2011 we started the renovation of the derelict 4 acre walled gardens.

The Flaming Lips. Artists performing: The Flaming Lips.

SGMinis - Faces Wednesday 25th July1pm - 3pm, accompanying adults free.£2 per childJoin us for our monthly SGMinis session for 5’s and under with stories, crafts and other activities inspired by our collections. July’s theme is Faces. Drop in sessions, so just come along.

Little dens, big dens, plus games and challenges. Little dens for the minibeasts, big dens for you. Plus games and challenges inspired by sticks. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895. Children’s event. Suitable for children aged 3-10.

2018 sees Cambridge Rock Festival’s 14th event, with around 75 bands appearing on three fully covered stages set outdoors in the grounds of Horseheath Lodge, thanks to the sponsorship of Black Barn Records.

Come and discover the minibeasts that live at Wicken Fen. 30 minute pond dipping session, followed by a minibeast hunt. Accompanying adults are free of charge. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895. Event suitable for children aged 3+.

Bring your friends, bring your family, bring your picnic and we’ll provide the popcorn! Enjoy the magic of summer at Wimpole Hall this summer! There’s something to choose for all tastes:- Brave Star Wars Moana Wonder Woman Alice in Wonderland Hunger Games

Your chance to get really dirty! Explore the finer qualities of mud, for throwing, painting, building and cooking (mud pies for the worms!). Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895. Suitable for age 3+.

This one day workshop is an introduction to botanical art - ideal for beginners and anyone who wants to improve their own technique.

Bring a picnic and relax in the beautiful gardens at Wimpole to enjoy this great film brought to you by Sundown Cinema. Films will be shown on a special daytime LED screen. Booking via Sundown Cinema www.sundowncinema.co.uk or 0333 666 3366.

Relax with a picnic on a summer’s night in the beautiful gardens at Wimpole, and as the stars come out, lose yourself in the latest episode in the Star Wars saga.

Come and join us for this year’s favourite musical The Greatest Showman. Enjoy a magical night under the stars with your family and friends, while watching this much loved musical on a giant pop up screen.

The ancient market town of St. Ives will be the location of our Craft Beer and Cider Festival. This will be located on the area known as the Sheep Market - a wide paved area on Market Hill. St. Ives is a commuter town for Cambridge, Peterborough and London and we expect the weekend to be busy.

This fun workshop will show you how to create a simple seasonal floral arrangement - taking you right back to basics with tips on buying and conditioning flowers, basic flower design and an introduction to the tools of the trade.

50/50 Ballroom & Sequence dance at Hiam Sports & Social Club, with live music by Organist MARK SPAFFORD. HIAM is a friendly club wirh a superb dance floor, a licensed bar, free WiFi and ample free parking. Bar and raffle at every dance.

Bring a picnic, relax in the beautiful gardens at Wimpole and enjoy this great film brought to you by Sundown Cinema. Films are shown on a special daytime LED screen. Tickets and details are available from sundowncinema.co.uk 0333 666 3366.

Relax with a picnic on this summer’s night in Wimpole’s beautiful gardens and discover your own inner warrior. Directed by Patty Jenkins and starring Gal Gadot - this is a superhero film like no other:.

An evening of Rock n Roll from the 50’s and 60’s with live band Reelin n Rockin bringing back memories of classic hits from that era. If your young bring along Mum and Dad or Grandad as a surprise. If your older bring along your children to show them what music was like.

Bring a picnic, relax in the beautiful gardens at Wimpole, and enjoy this great film brought to you by Sundown Cinema. The film will be shown on a special daytime LED screen. Tickets and details from sundowncinema.co.uk or 0333 666 3366.

In a dystopian future, the totalitarian nation of Panem is divided into 12 districts and the Capitol. Each year two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games.

Come and meet the Fenland Fairies. Meet all the fenland fairies, help them with a little magic, plus fairy crafts. Suitable for ages 3-7. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895. Children’s event. Suitable for ages 3-7.

Join Stageworks Studios in St Neots for a week this summer and put on a performance of Annie Junior! Open to 6 to 14 year olds, this is Stageworks’ 19th summer school.

Prepare to be taken back in time, back to Medeshamstede, when Peterborough was born, as Queensgate Shopping Centre puts on a week-long celebration and festivities to mark the 900th anniversary of the city.

Come and discover the minibeasts that live at Wicken Fen. 30 minute pond dipping session, followed by a minibeast hunt. Accompanying adults are free of charge. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895. Event suitable for children aged 3+.

Arts and Crafts inspired by nature and the season. Suitable for ages 3-10. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895. Children’s event. Suitable for ages 3-10.

A fun workshop where you both get the chance to make your very own princess flower crown. This workshop is suitable for children aged 8+ (all children must be accompanied by an adult). All flowers, foliage, containers and tools are provided along with refreshments.

Wednesday 1st August 10.30am - 12.30pm Ever wanted to try Glass Fusing or want a little more practice? Join us  for our Children’s Beginner (Level 1) Glass Fusing Workshop. Learn how to cut glass and create your own glass fusing artworks based around a seasonal theme.

Join in the fun at our Thursday flower club - where we explore and create a seasonal flower project. All flowers, foliage, containers and tools are provided - along with oodles of tea, coffee and cake. You will take home your floral arrangement each month.

Come and have a go at our NEW Geocache puzzles set up especially for this event. We will also be running our beginners trail. Bring your family along to try some of our more challenging Geocache puzzles set up new for 2018.

A two day event to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Parker’s Piece is brought to you by Magic of Thailand.

Junkyard presents Jam Baxter plus DJ Sammy B-Side, Stretch Soul Gang, Easy Dread, Cazza & Rhetoric,DJ Steve Jaques, DJ Drew Bentinck, DJ Adam King, SubSonik Jungle Takeover ft. DJ's Ickleman, Danger Fxx, Rellik w/ Mc's Indigo & DNA. Artists performing: Jam Baxter.: Tickets avaiable.

TEA DANCE with music by DAVID LAST 50/50 Ballroom & sequence Tea dance with live music at Hiam Sports & Social Club in Prickwillow, Ely. Note: re 50/50, at HIAM we ask all our musicians to play the same number of Ballroom and Sequence dances throughout the afternoon or evening, to give equal time to both.

An elegant garden ’touched with antiquity’ Good Gardens Guide. An unusual garden appealing to those with historical interest in individual collections of plant groups: March-old primroses, daffodils & Victorian double flowered hyacinths. first garden hellebores hybrids. May-old English tulips.

Fabulous fair nestled in the picturesque South Cambridgeshire village a short drive from Duxford and Saffron Walden with easy access to the M11. Over 20 stalls packed full of antiques, collectables and vintage items, we aim to have something for everyone.

Approx 4 acres of peaceful garden featuring 250 yr old specimen trees providing a framework to lawns, lake, rockery, herb garden and maze.

Come along and see all sorts of 1940’s things from displays, costumes, music, military vehicles, dancing, food, hair and make up! Featuring Timescape and D.J. John music. Volunteers doing dancing demonstrations, food and rations of the era, "Hair Raid Shelter" doing hair and make up.

5 HOURS OF INVESTIGATING, EXPERIMENTING AND SCIENCE FUN IN THE HOLIDAYS Each school holiday we bring a different theme to our venues in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertford, St Albans, Saffron Walden, Loughton and Cambridge. Our next camps are in the Summer holidays and booking is open now.

Learn or improve your watercolour skills and create your own masterpiece. Learn basic watercolour techniques indoors with our tutor before heading out onto the Fen to have a go at painting it! Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895. Suitable for children aged 6 and over.

A relaxed fun workshop learning about flowers and creating a cupcake floral arrangement, using seasonal flowers and foliage.

10.30am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 3.30pmTurn the ordinary glass jar on it’s head and create your own Glass Jar Photo Frame. Decorate with glass paints and have a photo taken of you to go inside. £3.50 per child. Pre-booking essential. 

Welcome to the Forest of Arden, a world of clowns, lovers, runaways and rebels. Bring a picnic and something to sit on and enjoy this hilarious open-air version of Shakespeare’s timeless comedy from the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons.

Ely Colour Dash in aid of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices. A 5K run with an exciting twist! Have fun, get covered in colourful paint powder and raise money for a local cause. A day out for families, groups of friends and more serious and competitive runners.

Learn how to start and light a fire, be safe around fires, before cooking some simple snacks on your own fire. Part of our ’Go Wild!’ series of events aimed at 8+ in this event we will be focusing on everything fire related!

This creative workshop will show you how to paint flowers on silk, Janine will guide you through the process whilst you make a card and silk scarf to take home. All materials are provided along with oodles of tea, coffee and cake.

Join renowned actor and President of The Sick Children’s Trust Michael Crawford CBE for an exclusive evening as he shares tales from his illustrious career, followed by a Q&A. The evening will also feature performances from Irish Soprano, Margaret Keys.

Join the Ladybird on her adventures around Wicken Fen! Storytelling and simple crafts for ages 3 - 7. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895. Suitable for children ages 3 - 7.

50/50 Ballroom & Sequence dance with music by PHILIP RANDLES at Hiam Sports & Social Club. HIAM is a friendly club with an excellent dance floor, a licensed bar, Free WiFi and ample free parking. Bar and raffle at every dance.

An evening of Rock n Roll from the 50’s and 60’s with live band Reelin n Rockin bringing back memories of classic hits from that era. If your young bring along Mum and Dad or Grandad as a surprise. If your older bring along your children to show them what music was like.

Old specimens, new tricks: what a million dead plants can tell us about the world today. Cambridge University has a collection of over a million dried, pressed plant specimens, including original specimens collected in the wild by great scientists such as Charles Darwin.

12 acres of gardens and woodland on a slope, terraced and redesigned 2010. Italianate spring fed ponds and stream gardens. Potager with greenhouse and exotic borders. Willow arbour and woodland garden. Peony and prunus walk. Rose and cottage gardens, ’Hot’ double border, stumpery. Orchard in walled gardens.

Stageworks College is holding a Senior Musical Theatre Summer School for students aged 14-18yrs. The three day summer school will run from 20th-22nd August at Stageworks Studios.

 Join us for a weaving workshop inspired by the materials and colours from our collection. Using glass beads, create lizards, snakes, flowers and other seasonal decorations to take home. There are two workshop times available 10.30am - 11.30am and 1.30pm - 2.30pm. £3.50 per child.

Learn how to light a campfire, before cooking some snacks on your own fire. . Part of our ’Go Wild!’ series of events aimed at 8+! In this event we ill light a campfire before cooking some simple snacks as a group that will be perfect to replicate on your own camping trip. Booking Essential.

Summer Exhibition at Grantchester Village Hall, Saturday 25 to Monday 27th August 2018, 10.00am - 5.30pm The Exhibition will have both framed and unframed work, as well as cards. Visitors could purchase refreshments and delicious home-made cakes (including gluten-free).

Ballroom and Sequence dance with music by BILL and HILARY KING Note: at HIAM we ask all our musicians to play a true 50/50, that is, an equal number of, generally alternating, Ballroom & Sequence dances, to give equal time to both. Free parking. Lovely dance floor.

Come to the AA-signposted St Ives Antiques Fair held at Burgess Hall (One Leisure), Westwood Road, St. Ives, Cambs, PE27 6WU, for a fun and friendly event that also offers the ultimate in recycling!

Take a trip down the rabbit hole with Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer as they present the classic tale of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Join Alice as she stumbles into the magical world of Wonderland and meet a whole host of colourful characters.

Wednesday 29th August2.00pm - 4.00pmWould you like expand your glass fusing knowledge and learn new techniques from a professional stained glass artist? If you have done glass fusing before, join us for our Children’s Advanced Glass Fusing Workshop.

St. Vincent ‘I Am A Lot Like You! Tour’. Artists performing: St. Vincent.: Tickets avaiable.

A traditional Village Show which showcases the hard work of local residents of the Orton’s and Alwalton in exhibiting their home-grown fruit, vegetables, and flowers. Plus exhibiting in Handicrafts, Homecraft, and Photos. Children also enjoy entering in the Show especially the very popular Paper Plane competition.

Fabulous fair nestled in the picturesque South Cambridgeshire village a short drive from Duxford and Saffron Walden with easy access to the M11. Over 20 stalls packed full of antiques, collectables and vintage items, we aim to have something for everyone.

The show is set in the unique surroundings of The Millennium Grandstand at Rowley Mile Racecourse in Newmarket, Suffolk.

Evening of Spirit Communication from the platform at Newmarket Pioneer Centre, which you can find on facebook. These are held regularly on the first Friday of each month, and entry is £6 which includes refreshments. We have a wonderful selection of first rate mediums for these events.

Make a splash and enter the Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival today! Dragon Boat racing is an ancient Chinese tradition and the fastest growing water activity in Britain today- as well as the most fun!

The Vapors. Artists performing: The Vapors.: Tickets avaiable.

Firmly established as the leading Wedding Fair in Cambridge, The Cambridge Wedding Fair unites some of the leading wedding suppliers from Cambridge and beyond in a relaxed informal atmosphere. There are two great and unique fashion shows at 12.30pm and 2.

Popular friendly fair held in pretty village not far from the A1. Up to 14 dealers will offer a wide range of books and ephemera covering a variety of subjects. Also some postcards. Delicious home made refreshments. Free parking. Admission: adults £1 (children under 15 free). Contact Chris Missing 01245 361609

Camel Playing Moonmadness in its entirety plus other classic tracks. Artists performing: Camel.: Tickets avaiable.

Custard Comedy at Comberton welcomes the brilliant Luke Toulson as its headliner on September 14th, as our autumn season begins. Luke Toulson has appeared on Russell Howard’s Good News, as well as comedy clubs across the UK and the world.

A wide range of food and food related products plus cookery demonstrations from headline and other chefs as well as arts, crafts, real food and lifestyle

Shine Cambridge is Cancer Research UK’s first 10k night walk in the city, bringing people together to light up Cambridge and fund life-saving research. Take on the challenge and walk with us in the fight to beat cancer at a distance that’s right for you. Select the cancer type you want to support.

A peaceful garden of a Retreat House with beautiful uninterrupted views across meadows and farm land. Adjacent to the historic Church of St John’s it was here that a small religious community was formed in the C17. The poet T. S. Eliot visited in 1936 and it inspired the 4th of his Quartets named Little Gidding.

Andy McKee. Artists performing: Andy McKee.: Tickets avaiable.

A repeat of our very successful and well-attended Autumn Craft Fair. A large number of stalls will be selling or demonstrating a wide range of arts and crafts. Stalls will either be in the marquees at the side of the church and in the church building.

The Cherry Hinton Festival 2018 has a theme of ’Time Travellers’. Join us for a journey through time and space in the 100 seat planetarium! Experience the feeling of weightlessness (like an astronaut) in the gyroscope. Go prehistoric and meet the dinosaurs including an amazing animatronic dinosaur!

London Astrobeat Orchestra. Artists performing: London Astrobeat Orchestra.: Tickets avaiable.

SGMinis - LettersWednesday 26th September1pm - 3pm, accompanying adults free.£2 per childJoin us for our monthly SGMinis session for 5’s and under with stories, crafts and other activities inspired by our collections. September’s theme is Letters. Drop in sessions, so just come along.

Now in its 18th Year . One of the largest antiques fair in the UK. Over 2000 stalls. 9 areas to browse through - 5 huge indoor areas and 4 massive outdoor areas.

The ancient market town of St. Ives is a commuter town for Cambridge, Peterborough and London and we expect the weekend to be busy. The St. Ives Food & Drink Festival will be located on Market Hill and Sheep Market (wide paved area on Market Hill) - a well know event space.

Come and visit the Ramsey Rural Museum in the heart of the fen countryside. On the 30th September we will be holding our Plough Day. We will have Tractors in a Ploughing Competition, Shire horses demonstrating how these fine creatures pull a plough. Lots of entertainment, exhibits and stalls. Pleanty for everyone.

The Cambridge Riverside Wedding Fair offers a great opportunity to meet some leading inspirational exhibitors from Cambridge and beyond whilst viewing this beautiful riverside wedding venue. There’s two great and unique fashion shows at 12.30pm and 2.

Sam Carter. Artists performing: Sam Carter.: Tickets avaiable.

The Lake Poets. Artists performing: The Lake Poets.: Tickets avaiable.

If you fancy doing your own wedding flowers but don’t know where to start then let us help you. This one-day workshop is designed to show you how to design, plan & create your own wedding flowers.

A wide range of Food, Home, art and Craft Stalls

An evening of Rock n Roll from the 50’s and 60’s with live band Reelin n Rockin bringing back memories of classic hits from that era. If your young bring along Mum and Dad or Grandad as a surprise. If your older bring along your children to show them what music was like.

Posh Events Wedding Fayre The Eastrea Centre 11am - 3pm Lots of lovely companies for Brides and Grooms to see Free entry, Free parking Goody bag and a Glass of bubbly on entry for all who attend. Bar will be open for various drinks

Mahalia. Artists performing: Mahalia.: Tickets avaiable.

Fabulous fair nestled in the picturesque South Cambridgeshire village a short drive from Duxford and Saffron Walden with easy access to the M11. Over 20 stalls packed full of antiques, collectables and vintage items, we aim to have something for everyone.

Hunter & The Bear. Artists performing: Hunter and the Bear.: Tickets avaiable.

Will Varley. Artists performing: Will Varley.: Tickets avaiable.

Custard Comedy’s night at Comberton on Friday 12th October features the gag skills of Noel James as its headliner. “My name is Infact Noel James, although I never pronounce the Infact…” Noel James is surreal, bizarre, absurd, intelligent, and yet, somehow strangely attractive.

Fastlove - A Tribute to George Michael: Tickets avaiable.

Macka B. Artists performing: Macka B.: Tickets avaiable.

CC Smugglers. Artists performing: CC Smugglers.: Tickets avaiable.

Bollywood Brass Band with Jyotsna Srikanth. Artists performing: Bollywood Brass Band.: Tickets avaiable.

Lord Huron. Artists performing: Lord Huron.: Tickets avaiable.

Blue Rose Code. Artists performing: Blue Rose Code.: Tickets avaiable.

Richard Thompson Plus Joan Shelley. Artists performing: Richard Thompson.: Tickets avaiable.

Holy Moly and The Crackers. Artists performing: Holy Moly and The Crackers.: Tickets avaiable.

Fabulous fair nestled in the picturesque South Cambridgeshire village a short drive from Duxford and Saffron Walden with easy access to the M11. Over 20 stalls packed full of antiques, collectables and vintage items, we aim to have something for everyone.

a new full-length play by award winning playwright Kattreya Scheurer Smith Directed by Mark Easterfield Meet Robert and Juliet (no, not quite Romeo), a stereotypical middle-class couple, married for 35 years, and as iPads become the new newspapers their relationship trundles along.

Cambridge Ska and Reggae Festival: Tickets avaiable.

An evening of Rock n Roll from the 50’s and 60’s with live band Reelin n Rockin bringing back memories of classic hits from that era. If your young bring along Mum and Dad or Grandad as a surprise. If your older bring along your children to show them what music was like.

Popular friendly fair held in pretty village not far from the A1. Up to 14 dealers will offer a wide range of books and ephemera covering a variety of subjects. Also some postcards. Delicious home made refreshments. Free parking. Admission: adults £1 (children under 15 free). Contact Chris Missing 01245 361609

Killing Joke + Guests. Artists performing: Killing Joke.: Tickets avaiable.

GoGo Penguin. Artists performing: GoGo Penguin.: Tickets avaiable.

Custard Comedy at Comberton welcomes the awesome Keith Farnan as its headliner on November 16th. Having appeared on BBC’s Michael Mcintyre Comedy Roadshow as well as adapting his own comedy documentary for RTE, Money, Money, Money: Keith Farnan versus the Economy, Keith Farnan has just topped an outstanding...

The hugely popular live band performance, returns to rock the UK with the ‘Queen Extravaganza Tour’. ‘Queen Extravaganza’ – described by the legendary Roger Taylor himself as ‘A rock celebration in the Royal tradition’ and designed to enable new fans and old to celebrate the music of Queen - will play 17 shows...

An evening of Rock n Roll from the 50’s and 60’s with live band Reelin n Rockin bringing back memories of classic hits from that era. If your young bring along Mum and Dad or Grandad as a surprise. If your older bring along your children to show them what music was like.

Saying Goodbye are an International baby loss support charity (part of the Mariposa Trust. ) Since 2012, 100 services have been held across the UK, France & North America, the services are completely free and open to anyone of any faith or no faith.

The Little Unsaid. Artists performing: The Little Unsaid.: Tickets avaiable.

Seth Lakeman. Artists performing: Seth Lakeman.: Tickets avaiable.

An Evening With Afro Celt Sound System. Artists performing: Afro Celt Sound System.: Tickets avaiable.

Sleeper. Artists performing: Sleeper.: Tickets avaiable.

From The Jam. Artists performing: From The Jam.: Tickets avaiable.

Come to the AA-signposted St Ives Antiques Fair held at Burgess Hall (One Leisure), Westwood Road, St. Ives, Cambs, PE27 6WU, for a fun and friendly event that also offers the ultimate in recycling!

The Human League + Very Special Guest Midge Ure’s Band Electronica. Artists performing: The Human League.: Tickets avaiable.

Sunflower Bean. Artists performing: Sunflower Bean.: Tickets avaiable.

An evening of Rock n Roll from the 50’s and 60’s with live band Reelin n Rockin bringing back memories of classic hits from that era. If your young bring along Mum and Dad or Grandad as a surprise. If your older bring along your children to show them what music was like.

Fabulous fair nestled in the picturesque South Cambridgeshire village a short drive from Duxford and Saffron Walden with easy access to the M11. Over 20 stalls packed full of antiques, collectables and vintage items, we aim to have something for everyone.

Bad Manners. Artists performing: BAD MANNERS.: Tickets avaiable.

About an acre of herbaceous borders, lawn, rose arbour, secluded seating areas, kitchen, cottage and wildlife garden. A photo opportunity around every corner. Our Winter open evening provides an enchanted evening view of a garden full of nostalgia.

Dr. Feelgood: Tickets avaiable.

A wide range of Christmas and seasonal goodies including art, craft, design, food and drink.

Ezio. Artists performing: Ezio.: Tickets avaiable.

This a Championship cat show for Persians, Exotic Shorthairs and Household Pets. Schedules will be available from October for people wanting to enter - contact Show managers on 01945 780027 or e-mail pennydown.cats@btinternet.

Pama International. Artists performing: Pama International.: Tickets avaiable.

Skids + support. Artists performing: Skids.: Tickets avaiable.

Paul Carrack. Artists performing: Paul Carrack.: Tickets avaiable.

An evening of Rock n Roll from the 50’s and 60’s with live band Reelin n Rockin bringing back memories of classic hits from that era. If your young bring along Mum and Dad or Grandad as a surprise. If your older bring along your children to show them what music was like.

The Cambridge Science Festival gives the public opportunities to explore Cambridge Science. Featuring events ranging from astronomy to zoology, the Cambridge Science Festival welcomes thousands of visitors every year, to explore, discuss and discover science through talks, interactive demonstrations, hands-on...

Grace Petrie. Artists performing: Grace Petrie .: Tickets avaiable.