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19th June

Event name: P.A.C.T. Summer event
Event description: Petersfield Area Community Trust Summer Event, raising money for their community centre. Event includes lion dance, live music and auction. Offers of goods and help welcome
Date: 19th June
Time: 18.30-20.30
Location: petersfield, cambridge
Price:
Box office/info: aquilotta1@hotmail.com 07967 208222

20th June

A Midsummer Night's Scream

Just when you thought it was safe to go down to the woods, Comberton Players return with a new dramatic production! The team that brought you Robin Hood has now turned its talents to a performance which takes its inspiration from Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and mixes it up with ‘Dad’s Army’. There is drama, comedy, romance, heroes, music, fairies, mischief, and much more. Performances take place on 20, 21 and 22 June in Comberton Village Hall. Tickets and more information are available from Mavis on 01223 262972.
Date: June 20, 21 and 22nd
Time: 7.30pm
Location: Comberton Village Hall
Price: £6 adults/£4 concessions
Box office/info: Mavis Wall 01223 262972

21st - 22nd June

Summer Solstice Art Exhibition

Organised by the Mill Road Social Centre (Wilco/Tesco site), throwing open the doors to local artists (bring your work to the centre before midday if you'd like it exhibited). Come along to browse, buy or just enjoy the atmosphere.
Date: Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June
Time: Midday to 6pm
Location: Mill Road Social Centre, Cambridge

21st - 29th June

National Insect Week

Self-guided trail all week and insect activities on weekend.
Date: 21st - 29th June 2008
Time: 9.30am - 5pm, daily.
Location: WWT Welney Wetland Centre
Price: Normal admission apllies.
Box office/info: 01353 860711/ info.welney@wwt.org.uk
Website: http://www.wwt.org.uk/welney

28th June

Summer Fayre

Summer Fayre fun... BBQ, archery, ice creams, tombola, cream teas, line dancing, fab feet school of dance, competitions, various stalls and much, much more. All in aid of the school PTFA
Date: 28/06/2008
Time: 12:00-15:00
Location: Littleport CP School Parsons Lane
Price: Free Entry

Somersham Garden Club Summer Show

Somersham Garden Club are holding a summer event for the whole family. There will be plant sales, cream teas, demonstrations of flower-arranging and container gardening, displays on wildlife and water gardening and beekeeping. There will be a range of demonstrations and children’s activities during the event.
Date: 28/06/08
Time: 2-5pm
Location: The Limes 44 High Street Somersham
Price: £1 entrance
Box office/info: 01487 843376

Collegium Laureatum

Conductor: Ian Cobb; Organist: Richard Sands; Soloists: Augusta Hebbert, Edward de Mickwitz - DVORAK MASS in D, FAURE REQUIEM CANTIQUE DE JEAN RACINE
Date: Saturday 28 June 2008
Time: 7.30 pm
Location: University Concert Hall, West Road, Cambridge
Price: £12 (£9 concessions)
Box office/info: Corn Exchange Box Office (01223 357851) or tickets@collegium.org.uk.
Website: http://www.collegium.org.uk

29th June

Two Counties Motor Show

Date: 29th June
Time: 10am - 5pm
Location: Rowley Mile Racecourse Newmarket
Price: Adults £5, Children 12-16 £2, under 12's free Box office/info: Cheryll 01223 812405/ 0776 823873 or Ian 07711 492075
Website: http://www.twocounties-motorshow.org.uk

On-going

Summer Season Punting

Event description: To help you make the most out of the river this summer and enjoy almost unlimited punting, canoeing, kayaking and rowing on the River Cam Scudamore´s have introduced a family of Summer Season Tickets. Whether you are a boating fanatic, or someone who just enjoys an occasional social punt with friends and family, there is a Summer Season Ticket that meets your needs. Choose a Summer Season Ticket today and start making the most of the river straight away!
Date: 01/05/08 - 31/05/08
Time: 09:00-dusk
Location: Scudamore's Mill Lane punt station.
Price: £80-£140
Box office/info: 01223 359750
Website: http://www.scudamores.com

Huntingdon Writers Group

Event description: First Tuesday of every month a meeting is held to bring together novice writers.
Date: First Tuesday of each month
Time: 7.15pm
Location: WI centre, 6a Walden Rd, Huntingdon
Price: £2.50

Craft Connections

Event description: Join writer and curator Barley Roscoe for this introductory course, exploring the ceramics, textiles and lettering of the artists of Kettle's Yard. For adults.
Date: Tuesday 15, 22, 29 April; 6 & 13 May
Time: 10-12
Location: Kettle's Yard
Price: £40 (£30 concs.)
Box office/info: 01223 352124
Website: http://www.kettlesyard.co.uk

Chesterton Garden Club

Meeting every Thursday as of 27th September. Different topic discussed each week.
Every Thursday, 7.30pm
@ Chesterton Community College, Gilbert Road, Chesterton.

Happidojo Judo Club Opens in Cambridge

Run by international medallists and BJA affiliated with classes for beginners to experts of all ages. Just go along to the Great Shelford Rugby Club for your free trial session!
Happidojo every Thursday & Friday , Juniors: Thursday & Friday 6.30 - 7.30pm Seniors: Thursday & Friday 7.30 - 9.00pm Under 8’s fun Judo: Friday 4.30 – 5.15pm
@ Happidojo Judo Club Great Shelford Rugby Club Cambridge Road Great Shelford CB22
Entry: Go along for a free trial session
Box office/info: 01223 870077 M: 07850 103544
Website: www.happidojo.com

Weekly travel talks

At Chesterton Community College: Every Thursday go along to hear talks about various other countries, such as Ethiopia, Australia, Switzerland and China
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 7.30pm
Location: Chesterton Community College, Gilbert Rd, Cambridge
Price: Single talk £3.50 or 10 talks £33 Box office/info: 01223 352561

Countryside events

Cambridgeshire County Council's countryside events webpage has a comprehensive list of things to do if you like the great outdoors. Including walking, wildlife, archaeology, children’s activities and arts and crafts.

Social Dance

Social Dance every Sunday; a mix of Modern and Latin America including Sequence, Old-time and Line dancing
Every Sunday, 2.30-4.30pm
@ Fulbourn Community Centre, Haggis Gap, Fulbourn
Entry: £3 per session
Box office/info: 01223 243197

Live jazz at the Snug

Live jazz, every Tuesday evening at The Snug Bar.
Tuesday evenings
@ The Snug Bar, Lensfield Road, Cambridge
Info: (01223) 367684
Website: www.thesnugbar.co.uk

Samaritans Recruitment and Information Meeting

Why not come along and find out about volunteering to be a Samaritan. We are looking for listening volunteers and non-listening volunteers too!
The last Sunday of every month, 9:30am (usually lasts about two hours)
@ At the Samaritan Centre, 32-34 St John's Street Peterborough
Box office/info: 01733 312727

Cambridge Sunday Arts, Crafts and Farmers' Market

Colourful and friendly market every Sunday in the heart of Cambridge City centre and close to King's College. An interesting mix of Arts, Craft, speciality stalls, and Farmers' Market with a wide range of hot and cold food available.
Every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, 10am to 4pm
@ Cambridge Market Square, Market Street Cambridge
Entry: Free
Box office/info: 01223 693470
Website: www.cambridgesundaymarket.co.uk