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Tue 1 June 2021 12:30PM - 1:00PM

CBC Wellness Campaign: Communication in relationships at work and home

David Brown, renowned life coach and trainer shows us the difference between reacting and responding in communication

7:15PM - 8:15PM

University social club swimming Cancelled

This event has been cancelled. Lane swimming available every Tuesday for University and non-University individuals

Wed 2 June 2021 9:00AM

Wellness Wanders

Short (approx. 10 min) films taking viewers on a virtual wander around the Garden.

5:30PM - 6:30PM

Highlight NOISE AQUARIUM Online Meditation: Oxygen for South Asia

COVID-19 has made breathing a struggle across the planet. This meditation turns our minds to nature's oxygen powerhouse. 80% of our oxygen is produced by plankton.

6:00PM - 7:00PM

#LivefromLucy with Dr Eva Simmons

Join us for this fascinating virtual event in which Dr Eva Simmons discusses Muslim heroines in literature.

Thu 3 June 2021 1:00PM - 5:00PM

Online Event Series – Grassroots: Artmaking and Political Struggle

Join us on 29 April, 13 May and 3 June for a three day online event series. This series of online events, Grassroots: Artmaking and Political Struggle, explores relationships between art, activism and political organising in Britain during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.

6:00PM - 7:30PM

Sex and the City: Cambridge Women, Town and Gown

A guided tour through the lovely centre of Cambridge which explores the inspiring, shocking and delightful stories of its women. From poets to bedders, from scientists to social reformers - get to know some of these amazing hidden figures.

Fri 4 June 2021 10:00AM - 1:00PM

ONLINE COURSE An exploration of edible plant families

This course will explore the chemistry and botany of the main edible plant families that contribute fruits and vegetables to the human diet

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Highlight Family Friendly Openings at the Polar Museum

Join us at the Polar Museum for our two family friendly opening days during half-term. These days are bookable specifically for children and their carers. There will be sanitised object handling, a museum trail and there will also be some short films and science demonstrations running in our lecture theatre. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance.

5:30PM - 7:00PM

Lies, Spies and Double-Dealing: A Cambridge Spy Tour

A walking tour which unmasks the long tradition of Cambridge spying, from the earliest days of the university to recent times; from Christopher Marlowe to James Blunt, via James Bond. The tour will be led by Green Badge Guides.

6:30PM - 7:30PM

Highlight Haunted Cambridge walking ghost tour 2021

A spooky evening walk with The Institute of Tourist Guiding ghost guides.

Sat 5 June 2021 2:00PM - 4:00PM

Family first Saturdays

Visit our Fitz Family Welcome Point and collect materials to use in the Museum.

5:00PM - 6:00PM

Power of Letting Go, beyond Mindfulness & Goals to Extraordinary Results

John Purkiss, St John’s College Author “The Power of Letting Go” will take you through a remarkable process to achieve a big goal or project quickly with far less stress.

6:30PM - 7:30PM

Highlight Haunted Cambridge walking ghost tour 2021

A spooky evening walk with The Institute of Tourist Guiding ghost guides.

8:00PM - 9:00PM

Piano concert by Marie-Noëlle Kendall

Clare Hall is delighted to welcome pianist Marie-Noëlle Kendall to perform live from the College.

Sun 6 June 2021 10:30AM - 12:00PM

Hidden Cambridge walking tour

90 minute Walking tour with a Blue Badge Guide around the oldest part of Cambridge (foot of Castle Hill)

11:30AM - 1:00PM

Lies, Spies and Double-Dealing: A Cambridge Spy Tour

A walking tour which unmasks the long tradition of Cambridge spying, from the earliest days of the university to recent times; from Christopher Marlowe to James Blunt, via James Bond. The tour will be led by Green Badge Guides.

2:30PM - 4:00PM

Sex and the City: Cambridge Women, Town and Gown

A guided tour through the lovely centre of Cambridge which explores the inspiring, shocking and delightful stories of its women. From poets to bedders, from scientists to social reformers - get to know some of these amazing hidden figures.