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What's on in Little Downham

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Little Downham.

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Gabrieli Roar - Handel's Saul

Gabrieli Roar give another of their large-scale festival concerts, this time performing Handel's epic biblical oratorio , Saul . For this performance, the professional forces of Gabrieli are as ever augmented by 250 young singers from around the country, conducted by Paul McCreesh .

Wed 22 JulEly Cathedral Conference Centre(4.5mi)

via Ely Cathedral Conference CentreLocal gem

Children & Family

Around £9.50

There Be Dragons

There Be Dragons Children’s craft workshop Thursday 23rd July, 11am – 12.30pm (last few tickets left), or 1.30pm – 3pm Make your very own light-up dragon to take home. Choose between a fire breathing dragon, an ice-shooting dragon or a venomous green dragon and custom decorate your mythical beast. Learn about connecting circuits to make it glow. Tickets: £9.50 per participant Children must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for children aged 7-11. Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment! Please note, due to the space in the Aedwen Room, this event is limited to one accompanying adult ticket per child ticket. Children should be accompanied by an adult at all times during the workshop, with a minimum of 1 adult for every two children. Museum admission is not required for this workshop, however, the ticket does not include access to the museum galleries.

Thu 23 Jul12:00Ely Museum(4.5mi)

via Ely Museum

Community

Elvis - From Memphis to Vegas

Elvis is back in the building!

Thu 23 Jul18:40The Maltings(4.8mi)

via The MaltingsLocal gem

Community

Around £22.50

Learning Lates: Fizzick Night

Join us for our next Fizzick Night for an introduction to the medicine practiced at the monastery during medieval times.

Fri 24 JulEly Cathedral Conference Centre(4.5mi)

via Ely Cathedral Conference CentreLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Coffee Mornings

Every Friday morning, 10.30 am-12.30 pm: drop in to church for a friendly cuppa and chat, bring your crafts, free wi-fi available. No charge, but donations welcome.

Fri 24 Jul10:30Little Downham Baptist Chapel(3mi)

via Little Downham Baptist ChapelCurated

Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Glass Painting Workshop with Derek Hunt

Glass Painting Workshop with Derek Hunt at The Stained Glass Museum. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Fri 24 Jul11:00The Stained Glass Museum(4.6mi)

via The Stained Glass MuseumLocal gem

Children & Family

Around £1

Myths and Legends

Myths and Legends A drop-in family event immersing you in worlds of brave knights and fiery dragons. Friday 24th July, 10.30am – 4pm From dragons and unicorns to knights and princess, come explore the legendary stories of the medieval romances. Throughout our galleries you’ll find story-based activities, places to play and stories to read. Timed storytelling sessions throughout the day will immerse you in worlds of wonder and magic. Event included with admission ticket or annual pass Storyteller sessions, £1 per person per session, book on arrival.

Fri 24 Jul11:30Ely Museum(4.5mi)

via Ely Museum

Children & Family

Summer Holiday Fun

The Stained Glass Museum is putting on Summer Holiday Fun and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Mon 27 JulThe Stained Glass Museum(4.6mi)

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Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Children's Glass Fusing Workshop for beginners AM

Children's Glass Fusing Workshop for beginners AM at The Stained Glass Museum. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Tue 28 Jul12:00The Stained Glass Museum(4.6mi)

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Comedy

The Best in Comedy

The Best in Comedy show returns to The Maltings this July with a great line-up featuring the hilarious Tom Rosenthal, Jeff Innocent, Josh Baulf & Will Duggan!

Fri 31 Jul19:00The Maltings(4.8mi)

via The MaltingsLocal gem

Community

Chair Burlesque

We've tracked down Chair Burlesque at Pole Shed Events & Merchandise Ltd. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Sat 1 AugPole Shed Events & Merchandise Ltd(0.8mi)

via Pole Shed Events & Merchandise LtdLocal gem

Community

Chair Burlesque

Let loose and unleash your inner Sass. In this class you will learn a modern burlesque chair routine where you will dance on and around the chair to hot and empowering music. All levels are welcome!

Sat 1 Aug13:30Pole Shed Events & Merchandise Ltd(0.8mi)

via Pole Shed Events & Merchandise LtdLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Loop Straps Workshop with Charlotte

Everything you can do on regular straps plus so much more! The giant loops mean we’re not limited to hanging from our wrists! In this workshop we will explore some fun shapes and poses on this new apparatus, with different body parts in the loops. Accessible to people of all levels.

Sat 1 Aug13:30Pole Shed Events & Merchandise Ltd(0.8mi)

via Pole Shed Events & Merchandise LtdLocal gem

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The Jerseys - Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

The Maltings is being delightfully mysterious about The Jerseys - Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Sat 1 Aug19:45The Maltings(4.8mi)

via The MaltingsLocal gem

Arts & CultureChildren & Family

Children's Event: The Kingdom of Tigers with Felicity Yeoh

A storytelling event for children featuring Felicity Yeoh.

Tue 4 Aug11:00Toppings and Company(4.5mi)

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Children & FamilyCommunity

Children's Summer Holiday Crafts: We are artists! Drop in session

Children's Summer Holiday Crafts: We are artists! Drop in session? At The Stained Glass Museum? Say no more. Well, actually — their site says quite a bit more. Worth a click.

Tue 4 Aug11:00The Stained Glass Museum(4.6mi)

via The Stained Glass MuseumLocal gem

Talks & Lectures

Martin Latham for The Bookseller's Tale

An author talk featuring Martin Latham discussing his memoir-flecked book.

Tue 4 Aug20:00Toppings and Company(4.5mi)

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Venues with events near Little Downham

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Pole Shed Events & Merchandise Ltd0.8 miles away Little Downham Baptist Chapel3.0 miles away

More about Little Downham

Cambridgeshire, England

Little Downham is in Cambridgeshire, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Little Downham events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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