Tag: Talk

  • ‘The Nature of Cambridge’ 

    ‘The Nature of Cambridge’ 

    Abbey Fields have organised a talk on Tuesday 28th February from 7.30-9pm at Cambridge Music Centre (old Infant School).

    It may surprise you to learn that the extraordinary diversity of wildlife in the city of Cambridge is such that it is a hotspot for nature within the county. We know this because of a ground-breaking 3-year study carried out under the auspices of the Cambridge Natural History Society.

    Our speaker, Duncan Mackay, was heavily involved in the development of the study and publication last year of the book ‘The Nature of Cambridge’, serving as President of the Cambridge Natural History Society 2019-2021. He will share with us the story of how this ambitious project came about and some of the remarkable findings.

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    Buy tickets here. All net proceeds will go to Histon & Impington Green Spaces charity (Abbey Fields).

  • Cambridgeshire Geological Society Talk

    Cambridgeshire Geological Society is holding a talk on Monday 13th February from 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm) at the Saint Andrew’s Centre.

    The talk by Dr Claudio Garbelli from the University of Cambridge is entitled “Fossil brachiopods shells as outstanding archives of climate in the deep past”.

  • Village Society Talk

    Histon and Impington Village Society is holding a talk on Tuesday 31st January from 7.30pm at Histon Methodist Church.

    Mary Burgess will talk about the photographic studio in Post Office Terrace, Cambridge which was home to many photographers throughout its 120-year lifespan from 1865 through to 1985. All the great and the good of Cambridge were photographed here including authors, local gentry, academics and sportsmen. It was also the home of Ramsey and Muspratt, famous women photographers in Cambridge from the 1930s through to the 1970s.

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  • WI Talk – Literary Cambridge

    WI Talk – Literary Cambridge

    Histon and Impington Women’s Institute is holding a talk on Thursday 19th January from 7.30pm at Histon Methodist Church Hall.

    Peter Hains will give an illustrated talk on ‘Literary Cambridge’.

    Visitors and new members welcome. Email hisimpwi@gmail.com for more information.

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  • Wimpole and its Archaeology

    Wimpole and its Archaeology

    The next Histon and Impington Archaeology Group talk is on Monday 16th January at 7.30 p.m. at Histon Methodist Church and via Zoom. 

    Angus Wainwright, Archaeologist for the National Trust in the East of England will be talking about Wimpole and its archaeology. Please register to attend in person or to receive the Zoom link via our Eventbrite page. Tickets are free to members of HIAG and £3 for non-members. It is possible to turn up on the night without booking, provided spaces are available.

  • Cambridgeshire Geology Society Talks

    Cambridgeshire Geology Society is holding an evening of short talks on Monday 9th January from 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm) at the Saint Andrew’s Centre.

    Dr Mike Tuke:  ‘The cooling of teapots and igneous intrusions’     

    Lee Wells:  ‘Basalt Trap Feature rocks’   

    Dr Martin Evans:  ‘Phonolite – the singing stone‘ 

    Penny Coggill:   ‘Lost industrial heritage of Cambridgeshire’ 

    Dr Reg Nicholls:  ‘The Borrowdale Volcanics group – arguably the most attractive Rocks in England!’

  • Memories of the Falklands War

    The Cambridge branch of the Norton Owners Club is holding a talk on Friday 4th November from 7.30pm at the Royal British Legion hall.

    The talk (including slide show and memorabilia) is by Martin Howell, a member of the Cambridge branch of the Norton Owners Club that meet once a month at the Red Lion PH.

    40 years ago, Martin was located in The Falklands Islands serving his country on Royal Fleet Auxiliary RFA Sir Lancelot. Hear Martin recount his experiences and recollections of 40 years ago and his return trips to The Falkland Islands in recent years.

  • Engage HIAG Talk

    Histon and Impington Archaeology Group is holding a talk at Histon Library on Wednesday 19th October from 2 – 3.30pm.

    The talk is entitled “Archaeological Excavations in the grounds of Impington Village College 2019-21”.

    Suggested donation £2 towards refreshments and future speakers.

  • Village Talk: Christmas Corner

    Histon and Impington Village Society is holding a talk on Tuesday 27th September at 7.30pm at Histon Methodist Church.

    Where the boundary runs between Histon & Impington; where Station Road meets Bridge Road and Saffron Road; sometimes known as War Memorial Green or historically Little Green, or Cambridge End next Impington; there is an area named for a family of builders, carpenters, innkeepers and undertakers called Christmas, who lived and worked there for most of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century.

    The talk by Wendy Doyle will describe the fine mix of buildings from the 16th to the 20th centuries, and the history of some fascinating families.

    Book Now using Eventbrite to secure your place in person or to receive the Zoom link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/h-i-village-society-september-talk-christmas-corner-tickets-403759083287

  • The Writing’s On The Wall The Red Lion 1994 – 2017

    On Friday 30th September at 7pm there will be an open mic discussion with Mark Donachy and audience participation about The Red Lion 1994 – 2017 : Truths, Myths & Legends at the Royal British Legion. Covering the changing lives & times of a community as experienced through a legendary public house.

    Doors and Bar Open at 6.00pm. Talk Starts 7.00pm Promptly.

    Tickets £4 in advance or (on the door)*. £3 for Histon Village Society.

    *Please Note:- Subject To Availability. Please use the link below to access

    https://bookmyplacenow.uk/event/the-writings-on-the-wall-the-red-lion-1994-2017/

    Want to watch from home? Information on live streaming service is available on advance booking site.