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Wednesday April 23rd 2008
A Scudamore’s Summer Season Ticket offers great value to anyone that wants to get outdoors and enjoy the river this summer, be they a boating fanatic or simply someone that enjoys an occasional picnic or social outing with friends and family.
Wednesday January 2nd 2008
Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th January 2008 the evening of 18 January Matthew Collings will open the new and improved Wysing Arts Centre, followed by an Open Weekend
Monday October 22nd 2007
The summer holidays may be long forgotten now that the children are back at school, but autumn is ripe with opportunities for enjoying time with your family. A new website set up by two working mums living in rural Suffolk is proving to be a great resource
Monday October 15th 2007
Foodies and aspiring cooks all over the Cambridge area will be donning their aprons with delight as a new Divertimenti store opens at 4 Christ?s Lane, formally known as Bradwell?s Court, Cambridge.
Monday September 24th 2007
Winner of the Royal Philharmonic Society Award for Best Chamber Ensemble
Formed in 1979, the Endellion String Quartet is renowned as one of the finest quartets in the world.
Friday September 14th 2007
Kettle's Yard ends the old year and starts the new with two exhibitions, by Francis Davison and Jack Shanahan. Each, in their own way, is separate from the mainstream of contemporary art. Both share a delight in the intuitive combination of colours.
Friday September 14th 2007
Cambridge?s community radio station 209radio launches on 105 FM
On Monday 1st October 2007
Thursday September 13th 2007
Wysing Arts Centre
Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 September 2-5pm Free Drop in Weekend
Friday July 20th 2007
Friday July 20th 2007
Chilford Hall Vineyard, Linton, is celebrating its most prolific showing in recent years after taking seven awards this week at the East Anglian Wine Growers Association Wine of the Year Awards.
Tuesday July 17th 2007
Thursday July 12th 2007
Wednesday July 11th 2007
Henrik H?kansson at Kettle?s Yard
29 September ? 18 November 2007
Artist website: http://www.haakansson.net/
Swedish artist Henrik H?kansson will make his first solo show in a public gallery at Kettle?s Yard this Autumn.
Monday July 2nd 2007
Friday 31 August ? Sunday 2 September
A brand new music festival in Cambridgeshire
Sunnyridge Farm - Lode
Thursday June 28th 2007
?Sneak preview? of ?1.3m landmark building for National Architecture Week
Wysing Arts Centre : Saturday 23 June 11 am & 2pm Free
Thursday June 28th 2007
Wysing?s International artist and filmmaker - Shezad Dawood - to appear at BBC Blast during ?The Big Weekend? on Parker?s Piece ?7 & 8 July
Tuesday June 26th 2007
Leading local law firm Mills & Reeve has been nominated for an East of England Regional Award by Business in the Community for their role in transforming a derelict site at the Botanic Garden into a Schools Garden.
Monday June 11th 2007
Swaffham Prior Festival Programme 2007 Events
Monday May 21st 2007
Friday May 18th 2007
Friday May 4th 2007
Ormiston is delighted to announce a return visit from acclaimed French organist Marie-Andree Morisset-Balier and her husband, Michel Morisset who will accompany her on the trumpet at a concert at Fulbourn Church followed by drinks and supper at Fulbourn Manor near Cambridge. The duo played to a packed church at Stoke Doyle four years ago and have very kindly agreed to perform for Ormiston once again
Friday May 4th 2007
On the heels of extremely popular showings in Edinburgh and Oxford, Kettle?s Yard will be this exhibition?s last stop in the UK before it travels to the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney, Australia.
Friday May 4th 2007
Friday April 27th 2007
The Bank of Common Knowledge (BCK) headquarters has officially launched in Cambridge
Tuesday April 24th 2007
A first of its kind, the National Trust, the Cambridge Film Festival and Screen East have teamed up to host this series of outdoor cinema screenings
Tuesday April 24th 2007
Wednesday April 18th 2007
A major new international festival of new technology arts
25TH - 29th April 2007.
Wednesday April 18th 2007
Celebrating 40 Years of the Oxfam Walk.
A new book of walks round Cambridge to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Oxfam Walk.
Friday April 13th 2007
ENJOY A VICTORIAN EXTRAVAGANZA AT AUDLEY END THIS MAY HALF TERM
Wednesday April 11th 2007
Thursday February 15th 2007
Gable Events has joined in the Chinese New Year celebrations by announcing the backing of a new sponsor for the third spectacular Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival. Hotel du Vin are opening a new hotel in Cambridge in May and had no hesitation in signing up as title sponsor for what is becoming one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the city?s events calendar.
Thursday February 8th 2007
Gymboree -On - The -Go comes to Cambridge
Tuesday February 6th 2007
Individual locations at the National Trust
Tuesday January 30th 2007
TV company looking for a Cambridge resident to take part in a BBC3 show.
Friday January 5th 2007
New partnership for Great St Mary's Church
Tuesday January 2nd 2007
Cambridge researcher offers assistance
Thursday November 30th 2006
Changes to the grading system for Guesthouses and B&B's
Tuesday October 17th 2006
Short films made by the Filipino community in Cambridge to be shown on BBCi
Friday October 13th 2006
25 teenagers wearing black hoodies and white Veneitian death masks will join singers and musicians in Cambridge shopping centre
Friday October 13th 2006
Cambridge Catwalk Fashion Show in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust
Monday October 9th 2006
The Moving Tone sessions present an evening of original music and sensuous song from Irish vocalist Anne L Ryan
Wednesday September 6th 2006
Dragon Boat Festival 9th September. Fen Ditton will stage the second Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival
Friday September 1st 2006
Concert Pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith makes a welcome return to Cambridge's premiere concert venue, the West Road Concert Hall.
Thursday August 31st 2006
VisitCambridge has created a larger shop with a whole range of new merchandise.
Wednesday August 30th 2006
10th Birthday for Apple Day at the Cambridge University Botanic Garden on Sunday 22 October 2006
Tuesday June 20th 2006
CITY COUNCIL REINSTATES 48-HOUR MOORINGS ON THE RIVER CAM
Tuesday June 20th 2006
Dragons set to make a splash!
Tuesday June 20th 2006
Dragons set to make a splash!
Monday May 22nd 2006
Mid-summer Evening Jazz concert in the grounds of Girton College
Tuesday May 16th 2006
What does Chalize Theron, Penelope Cruz, Gwyneth Paltrow and Daniel Craig all have in Common?
Monday May 15th 2006
Cambridge Visitor Information Centre is now able to handle National Express bookings
Friday March 31st 2006
The East of England Tourist Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Derek Langslow as its new Chair, from 1 April 2006
Friday March 3rd 2006
Opening our doors for business at the National Trust
Friday March 3rd 2006
Wednesday February 1st 2006
Sky Commuter launches it's Oxford to Cambridge Schedule service absolutely on time
Thursday January 26th 2006
The Yale Alumni Chorus travels to Cambridge
Wednesday January 18th 2006
Sky Commuter staged a race between Oxford and Cambridge using a plane, a train and an automobile
Tuesday January 17th 2006
Winner of the Royal Philharmonic Society Award for Best Chamber Ensemble
Monday December 5th 2005
Visiting Cambridge to study English has never been easier, thanks to the new and exciting course booking service provided by VisitCambridge and WSS Connect.
Wednesday November 30th 2005
Train on the move
Friday November 11th 2005
A collaborative photography exhibition by Camlris, a women's photography group based in Cambridge
Monday October 17th 2005
Local history society stage a fascinating exhibition of photographs,maps and local history.
Thursday October 13th 2005
Edna to launch Charity Christmas Card Shop in Cambridge
Monday October 10th 2005
Come along if you dare!
Friday September 30th 2005
June 1940 invasion seemed imminent. Volunteers were recruited to the British Resistance
Wednesday September 7th 2005
Martin Bell, the "man in the white suit" leads this exciting event at Ely Cathedral
Monday August 1st 2005
A celebration of the City's life, people and culture - featuring a brand new interpretation of Pink Floyd's Grantchester Meadows
Monday August 1st 2005
Put your best foot forward with Bridge the Gap Charity Walk on 11 September 2005
Monday July 11th 2005
A valuable new initiative to help visitors make the most of their stay in Cambridge sees the introduction of the official Cambridge Visitor Card.
Friday June 17th 2005
Traditional strawberry cream teas, fruit picking and a treasure hunt for children are part of the attractions at Chaplin Farms in Fulbourn.
Wednesday May 25th 2005
The worlds? most glamorous and exciting industry ? the movies ? has come to Cambridgeshire!
Wednesday May 25th 2005
Research conducted by The Pier, the home accessories retailer has revealed that 1 in 3 people in Cambridgeshire are unsure of how to set a dinner table
Tuesday April 12th 2005
Cambridge Folk Museum - one of the oldest museums in Britain
Tuesday March 22nd 2005
Not since the 1930's has it been possible to fly between the two great cities of Oxford and Cambridge until today .....
Tuesday March 22nd 2005
Welcome to an evening's beautiful music and drama with Figaro Opera
Tuesday March 22nd 2005
The Oxfam Walk is taking place on 15 May 2005, starting and finishing at Wimpole Hall. Monies raised will go to Oxfam's emergencies Fund.
Tuesday January 25th 2005
Visitor numbers were boosted by the rare flowering of the spectacular Titan Arum in September 2004, which attracted over 10,000 visitors in just four days.
Monday December 20th 2004
The next 4 years will be exciting times for Cambridge as building work takes place for the Grand Arcade to further enhance the City Centre. This will inevitably cause some disruption as from 17 January 2005 we start work to ensure Cambridge City Centre remains one of the best destinations in the region and the UK.
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Tuesday November 23rd 2004
Robinson Centre has scooped another award - Training Venue of the Year
Monday November 22nd 2004
Cambridgeshire charity, Red2Green, offers tailored computer opportunities for people with special needs
Tuesday October 19th 2004
From today, citizens of Cambridge can access a new, innovative web-based guide to their city. And it's free!
Tuesday October 5th 2004
The very first Cambridge Monoploy is due to be launched on the 29th October 2004.
On the unique board much-loved city landmarks replace celebrated London streets like ?Mayfair?, ?Trafalgar Square? and ?Old Kent Road?.
Thursday September 16th 2004
Queen Anne Terrace Car Park is nearing the end of a major refurbishment.
The main entrance to the multi-storey car park is now being refurbished and as a consequence, vehicles will have to enter the car park from Mortimer Road, and exit on Gonville Place. These works will be continuing for the next 3-5 weeks, and motorists are advised to use dipped headlights when entering the car park.
Tuesday September 14th 2004
The redevelopment of Cambridge City Centre has taken a major step forward as the Deputy Prime Minister has confirmed the Compulsory Purchase Order and the related Stopping Up Order.
Cambridge City Council's Chief Executive Rob Hammond said: "It's great news for Cambridge and for Grand Arcade. There are still legal matters to conclude, but overall the work is on schedule and is expected to begin on the main site in mid-January next year, 2005. The Council has reached this stage thanks to close working relationships with Grosvenor, USS, API, and the the John Lewis Partnership. We have also benefited from practical, professional support from Wragge & Co LLP and CBRE.?
Wednesday August 11th 2004
New look for the Coach House Hotel - the old Coach and Horses Inn near Melbourn has had major refurbishment and is under new management
Tuesday July 6th 2004
In preparation for the building of Cambridge's new city centre shopping development, the Grand Arcade, existing utility services need to be diverted.
Monday May 24th 2004
Bats in the Belfry ?
Friday April 16th 2004
The Regent Hotel has had its Toppong Out ceremony
Thursday March 18th 2004
Take your pick from a huge array of entertainment on offer, ranging from cutting edge, European jazz, rock and pop, opera, comedy, classical music and kids' shows through to top class flamenco, new music, comedy and three major West End productions
Thursday March 18th 2004
Cambridge's new shopping centre
Thursday March 18th 2004
The ?1.3m refurbishment of the Regent Hotel in Cambridge is due to be completed during May 2004