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Aug
26
Mon
8.30am
Ashwell Show
@ Elbrook Meadow
Ashwell Show
@ Elbrook Meadow
Aug 26 @ 8.30am – 5.00pm
Elbrook Meadow, SG7 6AS. Come and see camel racing, birds of prey, vintage cars and much, much more! With profits going to local groups, Ashwell Show promises a great family day out! Tickets are £9 for adults, £5 for children and concessions, with free parking and admission for children under 5, order tickets online to save 20%! For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ashwellshow or www.ashwellshow.co.uk
8.30am
Fenland Country Fair
@ Quy Hall
Fenland Country Fair
@ Quy Hall
Aug 26 @ 8.30am – 5.30pm
Quy Hall, Stow-Cum-Quy, CB25 0AF. A traditional county fair with a vast array of entertainment to enjoy. Come along and marvel at the falconry, bee keeping and parade of hounds or get involved by trying out the clay shooting, catering, fun fair rides, and more! Tickets are £12.50 for adults or free for children under 13. For further information and event listings visit www.fenlandfairs.com
9.30am
Limitless Academy Summer Schools
@ Limitless Academy of Performing Arts
Limitless Academy Summer Schools
@ Limitless Academy of Performing Arts
Aug 26 @ 9.30am – 4.30pm
Limitless Academy present 5 full days of Intensive training including 1-1 voice coaching, Recording Sessions, Dance, Stagecraft & Characterisation! A chance to experience workshops with West End Cast Members from Hamilton, Les Misérables, and more! For more information, visit www.limitlessacademyarts.com/our-services/summer-schools
10.00am
Cambridge District Art Circle
@ Grantchester Village Hall
Cambridge District Art Circle
@ Grantchester Village Hall
Aug 26 @ 10.00am – 5.30pm
Grantchester Village Hall, CB3 9NF This is an ideal opportunity for visitors to buy original art from local professional and amateur artists, in a variety of subjects and media including oils, acrylics, watercolours, mixed media and pastels. For more information, visit sites.google.com/site/cambridgedistrictartcircle/
10.00am
Debbie Baxter Solo Art Exhibition
@ Wandlebury Country Park
Debbie Baxter Solo Art Exhibition
@ Wandlebury Country Park
Aug 26 @ 10.00am – 3.00pm
Wandlebury Country Park, CB22 3AE. Professional treescape Artist Debbie Baxter will be displaying brand new work in her solo exhibition at Wandlebury, A Journey Through Trees. A great chance to view, close-up, Debbie’s paintings of the English countryside and purchase work from this local artist. The artist will also be offering signed copies of her book, Into the Woods, providing valuable insights on the sentiments of her work. Parking is available on site and costs £3 per vehicle. Contact: debbiebaxterart@yahoo.co.uk
10.00am
Hedgehog Day
@ Shepreth Wildlife Park
Hedgehog Day
@ Shepreth Wildlife Park
Aug 26 @ 10.00am – 4.00pm
Shepreth Wildlife Park, SG8 6PZ. Come and join us celebrating Hedgehog Day 2019! Hedgehog Day has been running for many years helping to raise over £150,000 for the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital. The event is packed with fun games, presentations, entertainers and special guests! Tickets must be bought in advance and cost £11.88 for Adults or £9.98 Children, Concessions & Students. For booking and more information, visit sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk/
10.30am
Sweaty Mama Classes
@ Coombes Community Centre
Sweaty Mama Classes
@ Coombes Community Centre
Aug 26 @ 10.30am – 11.15am
Mondays from 10.30am – 11.15am. Held at Coombes Community Centre, Royston Pre-booking required. Either call/text Kaylee 07584 571587 or email kaylee@sweatymama.com More information can also be found at www.kaylee.sweatymama.com
12.00pm
Royston Folk Club “Summer Shindig”
@ The Bungalow
Royston Folk Club “Summer Shindig”
@ The Bungalow
Aug 26 @ 12.00pm – 7.00pm
The Bungalow, SG8 6DG. An epic celebration of folk music, with 17 artists and groups including Tony Philips, Trevor Barham and Black Scarr! There will be a licenced bar and catering, with free parking and also camping available on a first come first served basis. Tickets in advance are priced: £20 Sun, £15 Mon, £30 both. Tickets at the gate are priced: £25 Sun, £20 Mon £35 both. Tickets and refreshments bought on the day must be done so with cash only. For all the information and booking enquiries, please visit www.roystonfolk.org/shindig/
12.00pm
The Chequers Beer Festival
@ The Chequers Orwell
The Chequers Beer Festival
@ The Chequers Orwell
Aug 26 @ 12.00pm – 10.00pm
The Chequers Orwell, SG8 5QL. The Chequers’ 5th time around doing this fantastic Summer Festival of Live Music, Beers, Gins, Cocktails and delicious food. Suitable for everyone, and FREE to everyone to come, no tickets required. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/743049222782081/
Aug
27
Tue
10.00am
Debbie Baxter Solo Art Exhibition
@ Wandlebury Country Park
Debbie Baxter Solo Art Exhibition
@ Wandlebury Country Park
Aug 27 @ 10.00am – 3.00pm
Wandlebury Country Park, CB22 3AE. Professional treescape Artist Debbie Baxter will be displaying brand new work in her solo exhibition at Wandlebury, A Journey Through Trees. A great chance to view, close-up, Debbie’s paintings of the English countryside and purchase work from this local artist. The artist will also be offering signed copies of her book, Into the Woods, providing valuable insights on the sentiments of her work. Parking is available on site and costs £3 per vehicle. Contact: debbiebaxterart@yahoo.co.uk
10.00am
Space Academy Holiday Club
@ Melbourn Baptist Church
Space Academy Holiday Club
@ Melbourn Baptist Church
Aug 27 @ 10.00am – 12.30pm
Melbourn Baptist Church, SG8 6DB. 4 days of games, video clips, crafts, songs, snacks and lots of space-themed fun! Meet Buzz Lightyear and his friends as they join the space academy and learn new things about space and about God. £2 per child per day or £6 for 4 days. To book, visit www.melbourn-baptist.org.uk
12.00pm
Make Lunch
@ The Old Bull
Make Lunch
@ The Old Bull
Aug 27 @ 12.00pm – 1.30pm
July, 1st, 5th, 8th, 12th, 15th, 19th, 22nd August 27th, 29th 12- 1.30 pm each day. Are you finding it hard to afford the extra meals during holidays? Bring kids for lunch and fun. Free. No questions asked.
Aug
28
Wed
10.00am
Debbie Baxter Solo Art Exhibition
@ Wandlebury Country Park
Debbie Baxter Solo Art Exhibition
@ Wandlebury Country Park
Aug 28 @ 10.00am – 3.00pm
Wandlebury Country Park, CB22 3AE. Professional treescape Artist Debbie Baxter will be displaying brand new work in her solo exhibition at Wandlebury, A Journey Through Trees. A great chance to view, close-up, Debbie’s paintings of the English countryside and purchase work from this local artist. The artist will also be offering signed copies of her book, Into the Woods, providing valuable insights on the sentiments of her work. Parking is available on site and costs £3 per vehicle. Contact: debbiebaxterart@yahoo.co.uk
10.00am
Space Academy Holiday Club
@ Melbourn Baptist Church
Space Academy Holiday Club
@ Melbourn Baptist Church
Aug 28 @ 10.00am – 12.30pm
Melbourn Baptist Church, SG8 6DB. 4 days of games, video clips, crafts, songs, snacks and lots of space-themed fun! Meet Buzz Lightyear and his friends as they join the space academy and learn new things about space and about God. £2 per child per day or £6 for 4 days. To book, visit www.melbourn-baptist.org.uk