Past Events

Join Nicole on Fridays for Eddington Sketchers.  

Bring along your favourite sketchbook — or simply a pencil and paper — and enjoy coffee or tea while sketching with the Eddington Sketchers in friendly company.

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.

The historic library is a treasure trove of rare medieval and Renaissance manuscripts and early printed books.  *Not suitable for children in pushchairs

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. 

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 lead NVS members on guided walking tours of Cambridge. These walks will take place on Tuesdays after the talk concludes and will last approximately one hour. Please refer to our weekly newsletter for the meeting point details.

This event is for registered NVS members only!

"Counterfeit People: How Artificial Intelligence is hacking our social instincts, and why our brains are already evolving to handle it."

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.

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. There is no pressure to participate and you are welcome to come along and listen too. There is no need to sign up for this group.

Come and join us for a visit to one of Cambridge's traditional pubs. There is no need to book,
just meet Mark Wells at 18:00. Please refer to newsletter or WhatsApp group for location.

This is a great opportunity to meet others, relax, and enjoy a friendly evening together. We look forward to seeing you there!

Meditation and mindfulness techniques can help reduce stress, improve wellbeing, and bring focus. It just takes a little patience and gentle effort over a period of time to develop them and build understanding of one's mind and feelings. While the initial benefits can be felt quite quickly; the greater benefits accrue later.

UniCam Stay and Play @ The University Centre is a group led by University Childcare Services for NVS members and the wider university community and their young children.

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 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.

All materials provided to make your own block printed tea towel (Pebeo Setacolor Fabric Paint, high quality white cotton tea towels, hand carved wooden fabric stamps from India), although people are welcome to also bring plain white cotton T-shirts or jeans to print!

Join Nicole on Fridays for Eddington Sketchers.  

Bring along your favourite sketchbook — or simply a pencil and paper — and enjoy coffee or tea while sketching with the Eddington Sketchers in friendly company.

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 us for an afternoon full of fun, games, light snack and refreshments. A great event for the whole family to enjoy.

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

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 Paul and Hananja as they accompany you to evensong at Gonville & Caius Chapel. This event is not suitable for children.

For NVS members only!

Expert tour guides will lead NVS members on guided walking tours of Cambridge. These walks will take place on Tuesdays after the talk concludes and will last approximately one hour. Please refer to our weekly newsletter for the meeting point details.

This event is for registered NVS members only!

Jane Austen was born in rural Hampshire in 1775. She died at the comparatively young age of 41, but in her short life she completed six full-length novels and today she is one of Britain’s best-loved novelists; indeed she features on the ten pound note.

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.

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. There is no pressure to participate and you are welcome to come along and listen too. There is no need to sign up for this group.

Meditation and mindfulness techniques can help reduce stress, improve wellbeing, and bring focus. It just takes a little patience and gentle effort over a period of time to develop them and build understanding of one's mind and feelings. While the initial benefits can be felt quite quickly; the greater benefits accrue later.

UniCam Stay and Play @ The University Centre is a group led by University Childcare Services for NVS members and the wider university community and their young children.

Coffee in a Cambridge College Master's Lodge. Suitable for adults and accompanied children.

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

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 Nicole on Fridays for Eddington Sketchers.  

Bring along your favourite sketchbook — or simply a pencil and paper — and enjoy coffee or tea while sketching with the Eddington Sketchers in friendly company.

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.

Guided tour of the world famous Ascension Burial Ground. The resting place for Ludwig Wittgenstein and other eminent people, with Professor Mark Goldie. Children welcome.

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. 

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. 

EVENT CANCELLED

A one hour, specially designed tour for children (5+ years old) with accompanying adults. Hands-on experience handling treasured objects as they follow the trail, led by a museum guide.

Our Extended 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.

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. There is no pressure to participate and you are welcome to come along and listen too. There is no need to sign up for this group.

Come and join us for a visit to one of Cambridge's traditional pubs. There is no need to book,
just meet Mark Wells at 18:00. Please refer to newsletter or WhatsApp group for location.

This is a great opportunity to meet others, relax, and enjoy a friendly evening together. We look forward to seeing you there!

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 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.

This is an opportunity to visit one of the largest university-owned botanic gardens in the world, at the best time of year. Even if it rains there are several large glasshouses to explore! The Garden covers over 16 hectares and there are more than 8000 different plant species.

Join Nicole on Fridays for Eddington Sketchers.  

Bring along your favourite sketchbook — or simply a pencil and paper — and enjoy coffee or tea while sketching with the Eddington Sketchers in friendly company.

Create Your Own Stunning Beaded Earrings and Bracelet

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. 

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. 

Formal dinner at Selwyn Cambridge College. 

For registered NVS member only.

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

FOR ADULTS ONLY.

Expert tour guides will lead NVS members on guided walking tours of Cambridge. These walks will take place on Tuesdays after the talk concludes and will last approximately one hour. Please refer to our weekly newsletter for the meeting point details.

This event is for registered NVS members only!

Explore how everyday habits shape physical and mental wellbeing, and how meaningful change can be achieved in a realistic and sustainable way. The focus is on evidence-based strategies, small practical shifts, and compassion for the realities of modern life, rather than perfection or quick fixes.

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.

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. There is no pressure to participate and you are welcome to come along and listen too. There is no need to sign up for this group.