Current Events

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. 

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.

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. 

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

This event is for 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.

The museum holds exceptionally important collections of artefacts, works of art, photographs and archival documents, representative of humanity’s history and the cultures of the world in the modern and contemporary periods.

Morning coffee in a Cambridge College Master’s Lodge and tour of a college library.  Not suitable for children.
This event is for Newcomers and Visiting Scholar members only.

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. 

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.

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.