Past Events

Join Sarah, who is a yoga teacher of 40 years experience, to do some mindful Hatha Yoga which is not only good for the body, but also helps to ground and calm and soothe the whole system.

This group is for adults. Please bring your favourite sketchbook, or just pencil and paper, and join the Art for All Levels group. Some materials will be available, and there will always be something interesting to draw or paint. Enjoy shared company and ideas. Over time, your drawing skills and confidence will improve. 

Come and join us for Christmas Celebration at a Master's Lodge with an appearance by Father Christmas.

Click HERE to book your tickets! Refer to the weekly newsletter for the password.

Join us at the University Centre on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30.  This is a great opportunity to meet other members, our volunteers and group leaders.  There is a children's play area and refreshments will be served. We look forward to welcoming you.

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.

Join Andrea for a festive day trip to the Stamford Christmas Market in Lincolnshire. This charming Georgian town boasts a long and storied history dating back to the Roman occupation (1st–4th century AD). The Christmas Market will feature 100 artisan vendors offering unique handmade crafts and gifts.

Registered NVS members only.

Around the World with Women Writers is a participant-led lively and friendly international forum for those who are interested in women writers from around the world.

Create Your Own Stunning Beaded Bracelet

Step inside the extraordinary home of David Parr, a working-class Victorian decorative artist whose hand-painted interiors remain a hidden gem in Cambridge. Preserved for over a century, this unique house reveals the beauty of Arts and Crafts design through the eyes and hands of one man.

This group is for adults. Please bring your favourite sketchbook, or just pencil and paper, and join the Art for All Levels group. Some materials will be available, and there will always be something interesting to draw or paint. Enjoy shared company and ideas. Over time, your drawing skills and confidence will improve. 

Join our volunteers Janet and Diane as they accompany you to evensong at King's College Chapel. This event is not suitable for children.

For NVS members only!

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.

This event is for registered NVS members only!

A Christmas Carol is over 180 years old.

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 socialise, share experiences, and learn more about our community.

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.

UniCam Babies is a parent led group for NVS members and their young children. A great opportunity to meet other mums and dads and share experiences, discuss child growth and development.  Refer to your weekly newsletter or email us at enquiries@nvs.admin.cam.ac.uk for location information.

Spend a day at the famous Ely Cathedral Christmas Market. A wonderful event to start the festive season and discover the beautiful cathedral and town.

The Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (MAA) in Cambridge has recently opened a new off-site facility for storage and public engagement, the Centre for Material Culture (CMC). Housed in a repurposed Cold War bunker and Grade II–listed building, the CMC contains archaeology and anthropology collections from 177 countries.

Whether you are experienced in crochet, a long-time knitter, or trying it out for the first time, join our group on Thursdays from 10:00-12:00. Everyone is welcome, crochet or knitting is not essential. Most materials will be provided. 

Join Sarah, who is a yoga teacher of 40 years experience, to do some mindful Hatha Yoga which is not only good for the body, but also helps to ground and calm and soothe the whole system.

This group is for adults. Please bring your favourite sketchbook, or just pencil and paper, and join the Art for All Levels group. Some materials will be available, and there will always be something interesting to draw or paint. Enjoy shared company and ideas. Over time, your drawing skills and confidence will improve. 

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.

This event is for registered NVS members only!

A brief introduction to Cambridge, its history, and how it works.

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 socialise, share experiences, and learn more about our community.

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.

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!

UniCam Babies is a parent led group for NVS members and their young children. A great opportunity to meet other mums and dads and share experiences, discuss child growth and development.  Refer to your weekly newsletter or email us at enquiries@nvs.admin.cam.ac.uk for location information.

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.

Join NVS member Yalda as she guides you through preparing the authentic Persian dish Chicken and Eggplant Tahchin. You’ll take part in the cooking process, learn traditional techniques, and then sit down together to enjoy the delicious meal you’ve created.

One of the largest Roman Catholic church in the country build in 1890.  The church’s significant size, landmark features and stunning architectural detail were intended to suit its anticipated role as the centre of Catholic life at Cambridge University.

Join us for a tour of West Hub.  Familiarise yourself with the variety of facilities offered at the Hub and enjoy lunch or visit the cafe after the tour.

Children are welcome!

Around the World with Women Writers is a participant-led lively and friendly international forum for those who are interested in women writers from around the world.

Join our member, Genevieve, for a guided tour of The Sleepers, an art exhibition at Murray Edwards College. The Sleepers surveys works by 12 artists to explore why sleeping, dreaming and resting have been depicted by women artists. It also asks us to consider who has access to these vital moments of relief and respite.

Whether you are experienced in crochet, a long-time knitter, or trying it out for the first time, join our group on Thursdays from 10:00-12:00. Everyone is welcome, crochet or knitting is not essential. Most materials will be provided. 

Join Sarah, who is a yoga teacher of 40 years experience, to do some mindful Hatha Yoga which is not only good for the body, but also helps to ground and calm and soothe the whole system.

This group is for adults. Please bring your favourite sketchbook, or just pencil and paper, and join the Art for All Levels group. Some materials will be available, and there will always be something interesting to draw or paint. Enjoy shared company and ideas. Over time, your drawing skills and confidence will improve. 

The Museum of Classical Archaeology houses one of the finest collections of plaster casts of classical sculpture in the world.  Discover this unique museum and explore its extraordinary collection. 

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.

This event is for registered NVS members only!

King’s College Chapel took a century to build and to furnish (from 1446 to 1547). The form we see today is the result of the work of three dynasties (Lancastrian, Yorkist, Tudor) and five monarchs (Henry VI, Edward IV, Richard III, Henry VII, Henry VIII).

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 socialise, share experiences, and learn more about our community.

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.

Join us for coffee in a Cambridge College Master's Lodge.  For NVS members only!

Suitable for adults and accompanied children.

Click HERE to book your tickets! Refer to the weekly newsletter for the password.

UniCam Babies is a parent led group for NVS members and their young children. A great opportunity to meet other mums and dads and share experiences, discuss child growth and development.  Refer to your weekly newsletter or email us at enquiries@nvs.admin.cam.ac.uk for location information.

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.

Join us for a special exhibition from King's Archives Centre.

Whether you are experienced in crochet, a long-time knitter, or trying it out for the first time, join our group on Thursdays from 10:00-12:00. Everyone is welcome, crochet or knitting is not essential. Most materials will be provided. 

Join Sarah, who is a yoga teacher of 40 years experience, to do some mindful Hatha Yoga which is not only good for the body, but also helps to ground and calm and soothe the whole system.

This group is for adults. Please bring your favourite sketchbook, or just pencil and paper, and join the Art for All Levels group. Some materials will be available, and there will always be something interesting to draw or paint. Enjoy shared company and ideas. Over time, your drawing skills and confidence will improve.