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Summer in the Square Get ready to embrace the vibrant spirit of summer in Cambridge with a brand-new event series! L aunching this month, Summer in the Square is a free weekly event set to transform Station Square into a lively hub of music, creativity and community every Wednesday from 4.30 to 6.30pm. Brought to you by Cambridge BID and CB1 Community, it’s the perfect midweek escape to host families, friends and after- work gatherings. Each week offers a unique blend of entertainment and activities, with local craft favourites Brewboard on hand serving up ice-cold drinks from their van: 2 July: Kicking off with Cultivating Change, a charity that promotes wellbeing through gardening. Engage in fun activities like Silly Seed Heads and Wildflower Bombs, take home free seeds and seedlings, and savour Italian delights from Maurizio Dining & Co as part of Cambridge Food & Drink Week. Live music from Jess Brett and Tom Dulieu will set the summer vibe. 9 July: Get active with Living Sport, which will be offering mini health checks and pop-up sports such as badminton and mini table tennis. Monument Cycling will promote the upcoming Cambridge Criterium (a free family-friendly event on Sunday 24 August) with an exciting cycle challenge. Enjoy tunes from John Wright (with Marina) and Dan Wilde. 16 July: Fancy creating your own printed design? Join Jenny Rampling from Emerald & Embers for a relaxed, hands-on drop-in session exploring the beautiful art of Indian block printing. Using hand-carved wooden blocks and vibrant fabric paints, you’ll be guided through the basics to create your own mini masterpiece. Relax to the melodies of Josh Robins and Elliot Porter in a laid-back musical evening. 23 July: Unleash your creativity with the Cambridge Poetry Festival’s drop- in writing workshop. Engage in playful
UNDER THE SUN Enjoy live music, workshops and more in Station Square
exercises and writing games – no prior experience required! A team from Lush Cambridge will be on hand to offer hand and arm massages and demonstrate their handmade, ethical beauty products. Music by John Wright (band) and LTP Duo enhances the artistic atmosphere. 30 July: Embrace sustainability with the Cambridgeshire Repair Cafe Network. Participate in the Crotch Repair Workshop – bring your old jeans and learn to fix them. Join the clothes swap for a responsible wardrobe refresh. Floatwell will be offering guidance on using essential oils to reduce stress and promote mental clarity. Live performances by Georgia Nevada and Sean O’Hanrahan end the series on a high note.
For all the latest details, visit cambridgebid. co.uk/summer-in-the-square With a welcoming community atmosphere, Summer in the Square is set to be a highlight of Cambridge’s calendar this season. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, relax and celebrate the season in the heart of the city.
*Schedule correct at time of publishing. Events may be cancelled if weather conditions are poor.
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