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Posted 29/06/2009 by Karen Forte
Karen Forte Bridal, Evening and Occasionwear is holding a charity fashion show on Wednesday 8th July, at Anstey Hall in Trumpington, Cambridge. The champagne reception with a complementary drink starts at 7.30pm and the catwalk show begins at 8pm. There will be collections of bridal, evening, prom and special occasionwear, all by Karen Forte. There will be a luxury raffle and a dutch auction, where my suppliers have kindly donated items such as fascinators, cocktail dresses, a 2009 best selling wedding dress, bridesmaid dresses, and evening wear. It will be a fabulous evening with many prizes available and the dress code for the night is 'glamerous' (lounge suits or DJs for men, cocktail or long for ladies). All proceeds are going to Christian Aid and Help For Heroes. Tickets are £15, available from the shop (cash/cheque - payable to Christian Aid) or you can donate online (www.justgiving.com/willowbennett) and ring the shop, 01763 242790 with the postal address for your tickets to be sent to. It will be a fabulous evening with a Jazz band, chocolate fountain and dancing, making a great opportunity for a glamerous night out with the girls!
Posted 27/06/2009 by Dr David Stirrup
Native American poetry reading: two Anishinaabe poets, Kimberly Blaeser and Gordon Henry, Jr. will be reading from their work at the Michaelhouse Centre on the 4th July, from 7p.m. Both writers' most recent poetry collections feature as part of Salt press's exciting Earthworks series. Tickets £3/£2 concessions available on the door.
Posted 27/06/2009 by Rosie
Are you a couple living together? Scraped together enough cash to buy a place but don’t have the money to do it up? Just moved into your partner’s place and think it desperately needs some alterations? Or do you and your other half have different ideas about DIY? BBC Three are looking for couples who own their own place and would love the chance to give their home a facelift. To apply or for more information get in contact ASAP: Email: homes@renegadepictures.co.uk Call: 020 7479 4210. NB: To apply you must be the owner or mortgage payer at the property. You should not be living as a tenant in a rented property or be part of a shared ownership scheme that requires another party’s consent to carry out any form of alteration (large or small).
Posted 15/06/2009 by Margaret Duesbury
Cantus Fulbourn Summer Concert 2009 - Part of the Fulbourn Arts Festival 2009. On Friday July 3rd at 8pm. At St Vigor's Church, Fulbourn, Manor Walk CB21 5BN. Tickets: £7 with under 16s £3. Available at the door - or from David Sheppard: 01223 880793. Programme to include: Victoria: music from the Mass and Motet "O Quam Gloriosum", various Songs and Anthems.
Posted 15/06/2009 by Eve Dziura
On Sunday 19th July 2009, the Meadows Community Centre will be hosting a 'Big Lunch' between 12 noon - 2pm. Just bring along your lunch, possibly a musical instrument (but not essential) and any good ideas you have about what you would like to see happening at the Meadows over the coming year. We will supply the soft drinks. If you would like to know more about the event, telephone Eve on 01223 508140 or call into the Meadows. We have no entertainment booked at the point, so are looking for local people who have some singing/playing ability to get the day going with a swing. If you are able to attend, please telephone Eve Dziura on 01223 508140. This will enable us to know roughly what options we have before the day.
Posted 10/06/2009 by Timothy Christmas
Cambridge Guitar Courses are running 'Guitar for a Week' Summer Holiday Courses in Cambridge for 2009. These one week guitar playing courses run from Mondays to Fridays in Cambridge this Summer Holiday from 29 June to 11 September. The Guitar Beginners Courses introduce you to playing the guitar. No previous music skills or knowledge needed. These courses are suitable for complete beginners. The Guitar Improvers Courses are for guitarists with some experience and help you to improve your guitar technique and music skills. For students aged eleven plus. You need a Spanish, classical or acoustic guitar to take part. Separate courses for adults. To request a brochure email CambridgeGuitarCourses@ntlworld.com or telephone Cambridge Guitar Courses on Cambridge (01223) 565552 during office hours. All Cambridge Guitar Courses are taught be experienced guitar teachers and performers who have enhanced CRB check certificates.
Posted 09/06/2009 by John Wakefield
Sunday 12th July bus trip to Haverhill Vintage Vehicle Rally on 1967 half cab double decker bus. Leaves Arbury 09.00; Trumpington 09.15 also picks up in Great Shelford & Sawston. Cost: Members £5, non members £8 entry to rally free. Contact Andy on 01353 741367 or John on 01223 843802.
Posted 05/06/2009 by Joanna Barnden
One day course in Writing Fiction for Women's Magazines to be held at Sidney Sussex college, Cambridge on Friday September 25th. Led by widely-published short story writer Joanna Barnden this day will focus on creating saleable stories. See www.joannabarnden.co.uk for more details, or contact her direct on joannabarnden@tiscali.co.uk or 01332 824405.
Posted 21/05/2009 by Beverley Nolan
Cambridgeshire yoga teachers and practitioners from all schools and traditions will be meeting in Bluntisham on 22nd and 23rd August for a weekend of summer yoga. Local teachers will provide a variety of yoga sessions and inspiring entertainment will complete each day.Yoga teachers include Lez Grey, Isobel Milner and Beverley Nolan. A voice workshop will be lead by Suffolk-based teacher Mary Benefiel and, local Life and Mentor Coach, Mark Desvaux will provide life-affirming conversation and discussion. From 10-9pm each day. Cost: £55 for one day. £99 for both days. Venue: Bluntisham Village Hall, Mill Lane, Bluntisham, Cambs, PE28 3LR. For more information email yoga@btinternet.com or see www.beverleynolan.com
Posted 18/05/2009 by Paul Bishop
The next Cambridge Glass Fair will be held on Sunday 27th September at Chilford Hall Vineyard, Linton, Cambs CB21 4LE. Open from 10.30am - 4pm, admission is £5 with free entry for accompanied children under 16. Please visit www.cambridgeglassfair.com for further information or telephone 07887 762 872.
Posted 01/05/2009 by Cilla Palmer
Cambridge Christadelphians summer holiday club is a free week (17-21st August) of Bible activities/crafts/games etc, aimed at 7-11yr olds and the theme this year is the life of Joseph with 'The Techni-colour dream team'! See our website - more information soon. We are the Cambridge Christadelphians, a Christian community with Bible based beliefs.
Posted 09/04/2009 by Jo McGowan
A Fashionable Life - evening of Tuesday 10th November (rescheduled from 27 April). Avril Groom, freelance fashion writer for a wide range of publications (including The Financial Times, "How to spend it" magazine and The Scotsman) will talk about life as a fashion journalist. Coffee and fashionable stalls and a talk followed by finger buffet with wine, at Freemasons' Hall, Bateman Street, Cambridge Tickets £19.50. Tickets can be booked by phone - 01223 311877 or by downloading a ticket booking form from the website. Money raised goes to help run Acorn House at Addenbrooke's: a home from home for families whose children are receiving treatment for serious illness in the hospital.
Posted 04/03/2009 by Adrian Tuchel
On Sunday 12th July 11.00 am, at West Road Concert Hall - Musical fun - Interactive concert/workshop - Introducing the instruments. Gain confidence with music-making, learn about the instruments in a fun and creative way, learn songs and take part in rhythmic games. For children aged 6-11. The artists will also perform a few pieces to inspire the children. Adults are encouraged to take part with their children too. Tickets adult £5, children and concessions £3. Book online. See www.neweurope.org.uk.
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