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Newcomers and Visiting Scholars

 
  • 07Jun

    Join one of our volunteers as they host you for Afternoon Tea at their home.  Experience this very British ritual with other NVS members and get to know our volunteers.

    For registered NVS members only!

    *Not suitable for children.

  • 08Jun

    Simone invites you to join her for a leisurely walk. The walks are during the weekend for about an hour and a half. These will be informal walks,  when pushchairs and children are welcome too: stroll along with new friends and enjoy the time together.

  • 09Jun

    Would you like to discuss interesting topics from a multi-cultural perspective?  Come and join Gail for a lively discussion in a friendly and welcoming environment.  This is a unique opportunity to learn about different perspectives from around the world – and to discover that we are often more alike than different.

  • 09Jun

    Join Karina for sowing, growing and harvesting from the garden to create delicious vegetarian meals.  Please contact Karina directly by emailing wells.karina@gmail.com. Cost is £5 per session. 

  • 09Jun

    Come and join us for a visit to one of Cambridge's traditional pubs. There is no need to book, just meet Jonathan Collis outside Great St Mary’s Church, CB2 3PQ, near the Senate House at 18.00. This is a great opportunity to meet others. We look forward to seeing you there!

  • 10Jun

    Come and join us on Tuesday mornings for English conversation practice, where a whole range of different topics will be discussed. We split into small groups and chat informally about various subjects.

  • 10Jun

    Our Coffee Hour is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow members, meet our dedicated volunteers, and chat with group leaders in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Whether you're new to NVS or a long-time member, this is a great way to socialize, share experiences, and learn more about our community.

  • 10Jun

    A history of 20th Century Cosmology

    Over the past century, astronomers re-wrote the story of our Universe. Dr Bothwell, who is a Public Astronomer at the Institute of Astronomy, will discuss the discoveries, discussions and debates that led us to understand our enormous, expanding Universe.

  • 10Jun

    Join our volunteer, Helen, for Yin Yoga.  Yin Yoga is slow-paced style of yoga.  Helen will be focusing on stretching and healing. 

     Please refer to your newsletter for location or contact us at enquiries@nvs.admin.cam.ac.uk.

  • 10Jun

    Expert tour guides will be taking NVS members on a walking tour of Cambridge on selected dates. The walks will be on Tuesdays after the talk ends and last around an hour. Members will be told which dates and where to meet in the newsletter and our Facebook page.

    This event is for registered NVS members only!