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Ice Bar coming to Cambridge’s North Pole attraction this week

Constructed from real ice, the bar will be there at the site until January 3, 2022.

Pianist Aaron Kurz to perform with City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra

He will be playing Prokofiev’s third piano concerto, a work that is notoriously difficult for the soloist.

Go on a virtual, state-of-the-art sleigh ride at Cambridge’s Grand Arcade

The centre has also put up its Christmas decorations, though sadly there was no Christmas lights switch-on this year.

Enjoy some winter fun at the North Pole ice rink in Cambridge

The attraction on Parker’s Piece opened last Friday (November 19) and runs until Monday, January 3.

Cambridge Film Festival 2021: interview with Claire Rushbrook from Ali and Ava film

The Cambridge Film Festival opened on Thursday (November 18) with a brilliant new film starring Claire Rushbrook and Adeel Akhtar.

Knitted poppies to adorn two Cambridgeshire war memorials

Residents of Waterbeach and Landbeach spent the lockdowns knitting and crocheting 5,000 Remembrance poppies.

‘It’s all about an illusion’ - Royal Ballet principal dancers head to the Cambridge Union

Marcelino Sambé and Sarah Lamb, will dance in the chamber and will also speak to the students, alongside Royal Ballet director, Kevin O'Hare.

Guide to fireworks events in Cambridgeshire 2021

Here’s our guide to those fireworks displays going ahead and those that have been cancelled.

Brian Blessed interview: Shatner’s space trip is just ‘Mickey Mouse’ stuff

The inimitable 85-year-old, who is heading for the Cambridge Arts Theatre, discusses acting, space, childhood, Peter O’Toole and more.

Cambridge Music Festival review: Mahan Esfahani plays Bach

Downing Place United Reform Church, October 20 2021

Your guide to what's on in the Cambridge region this half term and Hallowe’en

There is plenty to keep the children entertained this half term and Hallowe’en - and even a few things for the grown-ups as well.

Indian Ocean restaurant in Histon wins at National Curry Awards

It was named Editor’s Choice at this year’s National Curry Awards in a ceremony held at London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel.

Chris Packham: ‘My ideal holiday would be a trip to Chernobyl’

The naturalist and BBC Springwatch presenter talks about his photography, mental health and more.

Free outdoor workout, F45 Track, coming soon to Cambridge

Hosted by Cory George, the F45 Track tour of the UK and Europe will stop off at the Junction next Wednesday (October 20).

Stephen Fry, John Cleese, Jordan Peterson and Baroness Hale among those scheduled to appear at the Cambridge Union

The Union – the oldest debating society in the world – will also host two balls and 11 debates this Michaelmas term.

Drum & Bass on the Bike rolls into Cambridge this weekend

DJ Dom Whiting will be riding around various city locations playing his drum & bass music on Sunday, October 10.

20 pictures of Impington Running Festival and Shelford Fun Run

It was a pleasantly warm day (Sunday, September 26) as runners descended on two recreation grounds for the two events.

Joe Wicks to visit Cambridge: ‘Exercise saved me from a chaotic childhood’ he says

The Body Coach is signing copies of his new children's book aimed at getting kids moving at Heffers Bookshop next week.

Cambridge Literary Festival interview: Val McDermid tells how her novel reveals the sexism of 1970s journalism

'The routine groping by the photocopier soon stopped after you elbowed them in the nuts a couple of times,' she says.

19 pictures from the 2021 Cambridge Cambourne 10k

Appealing to runners from the novice to the experienced, the annual Cambridge Cambourne 10k proved a success on Sunday (September 26).

17 pictures of the 2021 Grantchester Charity Runs

More than 325 runners registered for the 11th Grantchester Charity 10k & 3k last Sunday (September 26).

Events and Festivals

Ice Bar coming to Cambridge’s North Pole attraction this week

Pianist Aaron Kurz to perform with City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra

Pianist Aaron Kurz to perform with City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra

Go on a virtual, state-of-the-art sleigh ride at Cambridge’s Grand Arcade

Go on a virtual, state-of-the-art sleigh ride at Cambridge’s Grand Arcade

Enjoy some winter fun at the North Pole ice rink in Cambridge

Enjoy some winter fun at the North Pole ice rink in Cambridge

Cambridge Film Festival 2021: interview with Claire Rushbrook from Ali and Ava film

Cambridge Film Festival 2021: interview with Claire Rushbrook from Ali and Ava film

Knitted poppies to adorn two Cambridgeshire war memorials

Knitted poppies to adorn two Cambridgeshire war memorials

‘It’s all about an illusion’ - Royal Ballet principal dancers head to the Cambridge Union

‘It’s all about an illusion’ - Royal Ballet principal dancers head to the Cambridge Union

Guide to fireworks events in Cambridgeshire 2021

Guide to fireworks events in Cambridgeshire 2021

Brian Blessed interview: Shatner’s space trip is just ‘Mickey Mouse’ stuff

Brian Blessed interview: Shatner’s space trip is just ‘Mickey Mouse’ stuff

Cambridge Music Festival review: Mahan Esfahani plays Bach

Cambridge Music Festival review: Mahan Esfahani plays Bach

Your guide to what's on in the Cambridge region this half term and Hallowe’en

Your guide to what's on in the Cambridge region this half term and Hallowe’en

Indian Ocean restaurant in Histon wins at National Curry Awards

Indian Ocean restaurant in Histon wins at National Curry Awards

Chris Packham: ‘My ideal holiday would be a trip to Chernobyl’

Chris Packham: ‘My ideal holiday would be a trip to Chernobyl’

Free outdoor workout, F45 Track, coming soon to Cambridge

Free outdoor workout, F45 Track, coming soon to Cambridge

Stephen Fry, John Cleese, Jordan Peterson and Baroness Hale among those scheduled to appear at the Cambridge Union

Stephen Fry, John Cleese, Jordan Peterson and Baroness Hale among those scheduled to appear at the Cambridge Union

Drum & Bass on the Bike rolls into Cambridge this weekend

Drum & Bass on the Bike rolls into Cambridge this weekend

20 pictures of Impington Running Festival and Shelford Fun Run

20 pictures of Impington Running Festival and Shelford Fun Run

Joe Wicks to visit Cambridge: ‘Exercise saved me from a chaotic childhood’ he says

Joe Wicks to visit Cambridge: ‘Exercise saved me from a chaotic childhood’ he says

Cambridge Literary Festival interview: Val McDermid tells how her novel reveals the sexism of 1970s journalism

Cambridge Literary Festival interview: Val McDermid tells how her novel reveals the sexism of 1970s journalism

19 pictures from the 2021 Cambridge Cambourne 10k

19 pictures from the 2021 Cambridge Cambourne 10k

17 pictures of the 2021 Grantchester Charity Runs

17 pictures of the 2021 Grantchester Charity Runs

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