5 THINGS TO DO
this month... 1. 200 YEARS AT THE FITZWILLIAM MUSEUM A majestic, grand landmark in our city, in 2016 the fabulous Fitz celebrates 200 years of enlightening Cambridge residents through its ever-fascinating array of exhibitions, talks and events. There’s lots planned in honour of the anniversary, with highlights including an exhibition about the museum itself entitled Celebrating the First 200 Years, which will offer a timeline of key characters and themes in the museum’s history. On 23 February, the first major exhibition of the celebrations opens. Death on the Nile explores death and religion in ancient Egypt and how it changed over 4,000 years. Expect gold, ghosts and mystery... www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk
5. HALF-TERM ACTIVITIES Looking for inspiration for keeping kids busy this half term? Ickworth House and Gardens in Suffolk will be running activities, 13-21 February, featuring children’s crafts, stories, hot chocolates and the chance to become a ‘nature detective’. Or, head to Cambridge Science Centre, where they’ll be orbiting themes of space exploration. Engineers from Airbus Defence and Space will visit on 13 and 14 February to talk about engineering spacecraft and rovers for exploring other planets, and scientists from Cambridge Exoplanet Research Group will be speaking throughout the week about their search for other worlds.
2. DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
4. HANDA’S HEN
Entries are now open for the 12th annual Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival, an event which Cambridge Edition is proud to partner once again in 2016. This year’s date for your diary is 10 September, when more than forty teams will battle it out along a stretch of the River Cam out by Fen Ditton. Each year the event raises a significant amount for their chosen charity (this year that’s Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust), and there’s also music, entertainment and food and drink on the banks, making it a great day out for the whole family. Find out more online. www.dragonboatfestivals.co.uk
On 7 February visit Cambridge Junction to catch Handa’s Hen at 11.30am, 2.30pm or 4pm. This beautiful show, based on the book by Eileen Browne, will feature 55 handcrafted puppets telling the story of Handa and her friend Akeyo, on the search for Handa’s grandmother’s black hen Mondi. Directed by Marleen Vermeulen, designed by Lyndie and Sarah Wright and produced by Little Angel Theatre, it promises to be an enchanting show. Tickets start at £6 for children and £10 for adults. Group discounts are also available. www.junction.co.uk
3. POLKA DOTS & FEATHERS WINTER CHARITY CIRCUS BALL On 20 February, whip out the glitter for an evening of burlesque and live music. The Polka Dots & Feathers Winter Charity Circus Ball will be held at Comberton Sports and Arts Centre from 7.30pm and feature electro-swing DJs, street food courtesy of The River Kitchen and burlesque fashion designer Madam Isobel King from Quiver trading her wares in the lounge area. Tickets cost £10, with all proceeds going to the Royal National Children’s Foundation. Dress code is circus, sparkles, black tie or burlesque. www.wegottickets.com
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