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Live Music

The Spell Songs Scratch Choir

A Cambridge Folk Festival event in partnership with Folk by the Oak Festival.Lend your voice to the brand-new Spell Songs Scratch Choir!Inspired by the music of Spell Songs and in anticipation of their performance at Cambridge Corn Exchange, we invite you to raise your voices to celebrate nature. We will be learning a beautiful new acappella arrangement of ‘The Lost Words Blessing’ - a deeply moving song now in glorious four-part harmony. We will also be weaving our voices around a new ‘murmuration’ - bringing to life a meaningful mantra from Jackie Morris and Rober Macfarlane’s latest release ‘The Book of Birds’ which inspired Spell Songs’ new album. The Spell Songs Scratch Choir is also invited to sing in a ‘pop-up’ performance at Cambridge Corn Exchange at 7.10pm, just before the Spell Songs concert on Friday 4th September.The workshop and performance will be led by singer and choir leader Ben See. This project is open to all singers. You don’t need to be able to read music or sing a solo, but a little bit of experience singing in a choir or holding harmony parts is recommended. Scores and teaching tracks will be sent round in advance.

Sat 25 JulCambridge Corn Exchange(4.4mi)

via Cambridge Corn ExchangeLocal gem

Live Music

Dr John Cooper Clarke with Special Guests

A unique evening of poetry from some of the UK’s finest performers, blending poignant and comedic styles.Opening the night, Toria Garbutt and Mike Garry present A War of the Roses of their poems, including a segment first created for the Remembering Johnny Green event at Cadogan Hall. “Greeny” was The Clash’s legendary road manager and later John Cooper Clarke’s “Gentleman Companion” on tour. This special performance will pay tribute to him with new work debuting here.Brian Bilston and The Catenary Wires close the first half with music from the acclaimed album Sounds Made by Humans, pairing Bilston’s poetry with melodies by Heavenly’s Amelia Fletcher and Rob Pursey, performed live by a full band.After the interval, Jan Brierton joins BAFTA-winning poet Henry Normal, the Bard of Nottingham, for a special double act as they tour the UK and Ireland together.Closing the show is the country’s best-loved live poet, Dr John Cooper Clarke, performing classics including Evidently Chickentown, Beasley Street and I Wanna Be Yours, alongside new material from his forthcoming collection Ave It. This is his only East Anglian show of 2026 and a preview of his record sixth sell-out appearance at the London Palladium.

Sat 25 JulCambridge Corn Exchange(4.4mi)

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Community

The Art of Cyanotype with Susie Turner

David Parr House is an independent charity in Cambridge that preserves an unassuming terraced house with an extraordinary hand-painted interior, once home to the Victorian artist David Parr and his family. We share the house through tours, exhibitions, learning and workshops, helping more people engage with heritage, art and social history.

Sat 25 JulDavid Parr House(4.4mi)

via David Parr HouseLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Guided House Tour

Kettle's Yard is the University of Cambridge's modern and contemporary art gallery. Kettle's Yard is a beautiful house with a remarkable collection of modern art and a gallery that hosts modern and contemporary exhibitions.

Sat 25 JulKettle's Yard Gallery(4.7mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

'Make the Space' - July

Makespace (Cambridge, UK) **Calling all members** Join us for the monthly "**Make the Space**"!! This is a fantastic opportunity to roll up your sleeves and help us clean, fix, and improve our shared space. No computers, meetings or long winded discussions, just getting things done that need doing. We have a list of tasks that need attention, and every bit of help makes a difference! Not only will you be contributing to the community, but you'll also have a chance to meet fellow members and make new connections. **What to Expect:** \*A mix of cleaning, organising, and fixing * A short break at 11:30 for tea, coffee, and biscuits \*A collaborative atmosphere between like-minded people If you have any suggestions or specific tasks you think need doing, feel free to comment below or add them to the list in the hallway. Looking forward to seeing everyone there! Please note this event is for **Inducted Makespace members only.**

Sat 25 Jul10:00Makespace Cambridge(4.2mi)

via Makespace Cambridge

Likely freeChildren & Family

Kids Club

A club for children aged 5-11 at Cambridge Central Mosque! Series Information Join our new fortnightly Kids Club at Cambridge Central Mosque! Fun and interactive activities with an Islamic theme help our young children to develop their love for faith & mosque and provide an opportunity to make new friends in a safe space. Register: ccmyouth.eventbrite.com Kindly Note Please do not forget that you need to complete this registration form before your child attends their first session. Kids sessions are drop-and-go, so parents do not need to stay. If you have any questions, email These sessions are free, but we would welcome any donations to help cover the cost of running the sessions.

Sat 25 Jul10:00Cambridge Mosque(4.3mi)

via Cambridge Mosque

Arts & Culture

Open Studios Exhibition

Time: Saturday, 25 July 2026 at 10:00Details: An exhibition of the work of artists Rikki Morgan-Tamosunas and Muriel Dahan (both using mixed media/collage/painting) as part of Cambridge Open Studios. / / Both artists will be available to chat to at various times during the exhibition, or you can simply pop in to take a look and enjoy the exhibition. Many of the works will be on sale. / / The exhibition will be in the Wilkinson Room from 10am to 5pm on the following dates: / / Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July / Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July / Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 JulyLocation: Wilkinson RoomPostcode: CB2 8RN

Sat 25 Jul11:00St John the Evangelist's Church(3.5mi)

via St John the Evangelist's Church

Community

Eden Café

More Info: /what-we-do/for-adults/eden-caf Eden Café Coffee, tea and a friendly chat for passers-by.

Sat 25 Jul11:00Eden Baptist Church(4.7mi)

via Eden Baptist Church

Workshops & Classes

Creative Textiles Workshop

These monthly workshops are held on the fourth Saturday of the month, with a two-hour morning from 10.30am to 12.30 pm. Margaret Waring (Textiles Society and Embroiderers’ Guild) will lead the workshops. In general all materials for the session will...

Sat 25 Jul11:30Saint Giles(4.8mi)

via Saint Giles

Community

Guided House Tour

Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for an introductory guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.

Sat 25 Jul12:00Kettle's Yard Gallery(4.7mi)

via Kettle's Yard GalleryLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Guided Tour

11:30am – 12:30pm Our guided tours take you from the hustle and bustle of the world famous Mill Road on a transformative voyage… Starting at our gardens, we journey through its trees, flower beds and fountain. We then pass through the portico and atrium, via our ablution areas, cleansed and ready to enter the grand prayer hall: an oasis of calm, and the perfect space for spiritual contemplation and connection with the unseen. Whilst marvelling at the award winning architecture, we explore the evolution of this eco-friendly project and furnish you with an appreciation of the concepts behind the craftsmanship that define this incredible space. Register: cambridgecentralmosque.org/tours

Sat 25 Jul12:30Cambridge Mosque(4.3mi)

via Cambridge Mosque

Community

Study Circle (after Asr)

A traditional study circle covering hadith and Qur’an ayaat with our Imams.

Sat 25 Jul20:00Cambridge Mosque(4.3mi)

via Cambridge Mosque

Live Music

Erasmus Chamber Choir Concert

Time: Saturday, 25 July 2026 at 19:30Details: Music by Bach and Purcell. Details coming soon.Location: Church BuildingPostcode: CB2 8RN

Sat 25 Jul20:30St John the Evangelist's Church(3.5mi)

via St John the Evangelist's Church

Children & FamilyReligion & Spirituality

Communion Service with Children’s Church

Worshipping together as one church covering four villages. The post Communion Service with Children’s Church appeared first on The Four Church Benefice.

Sun 26 JulSt Mary's Church(3.6mi)

via St Mary's Church

Children & Family

Fun Kids Science Quest – Live

Book tickets for Fun Kids Science Quest - Live! at J2 at Cambridge Junction. Prepare to be wowed as the hugely popular Fun Kids Science Quest comes to Cambridge! Fun Kids radio presenter Dan Simpson brings the weirdest and coolest stuff in science to the stage, making it more fun than it's ever been in any classroom! With hilarious experiments, exciting guests and games, Dan takes young audiences on a one hour journey into how the world works - and beyond! Join Dan and special guests Dr Matthew Bothwell and Dr Andrew Farrer from Cambridge Science Centre for a show that is truly out of this world! Matthew Bothwell is the Public Astronomer at The University of Cambridge, an experienced science communicator and science writer. He has published three popular astronomy books for both adults and children: The Great Alien Hunt (2025, DK), Astrophysics for Supervillains (2024, DK), and The Invisible Universe: Why There’s More to Reality than Meets the Eye (2021, Oneworld). Matthew gives public lectures (past venues include the Royal Institution, New Scientist, the Royal Astronomical Society, and the British Astronomical Association), and his science writing has appeared in New Scientist, The Daily Beast, Aeon magazine, The Guardian, Writer's Digest, and more.

Sun 26 JulCambridge Junction(3.8mi)

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Children & FamilyDance

Cambridge Ceilidh All-Stars Family Ceilidh

On Sunday 26th July Cambridge Folk Festival brings you the ultimate in Family Ceilidh Fun with the Cambridge Ceilidh All Stars!

Sun 26 JulCambridge Corn Exchange(4.4mi)

via Cambridge Corn ExchangeLocal gem

Community

Friends-only Hours

Sun 26 JulKettle's Yard Gallery(4.7mi)

via Kettle's Yard GalleryLocal gem

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Cambridgeshire, England

Harston has nearby local names including St Edmunds Church, the Cambridge Calligrapher and Haslingfield Methodist Church. We keep an eye on the dates around them, because local plans can be creative, thoughtful or simply a good excuse to meet up. Near Here brings event information around Harston together so you can browse what's on without searching every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you head out.

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