CULTURE CLUB
LIFE IN THE SLOW LANE
Fancy joining the county’s growing legion of wild swimmers? Dive in at the Cambridge Slow Swim and Picnic, a leisurely community gathering on 8 July. Taking bathers along an idyllic stretch of the Cam, the event is part of the Slow Swimming campaign, a national initiative aimed at encouraging swimmers to take time and enjoy being immersed in nature. The swim begins in Grantchester, following a 2.5k route to Sheep’s Green in the city centre, where everyone will reconvene for a picnic. Drop off your cake, sarnies and drinks beforehand at the marquee, then wander upriver to the start spot on Grantchester Meadows to join the throngs and swim your way back (just remember to sign in so everybody is accounted for). Depending on how fast you want to go, there are different start times, from Seriously Need More Cake – the speediest of the bunch – kicking things off between 10.30 and 10.45am, through to wave four, aka Pooh Sticks. For this contingent, floaty things, unicorns, rubber rings and generally basking in the glorious scenery is fully encouraged. All are welcome at the event, with entry priced at £20 (£15 for under 16s). Sign up at hamiltonsfitness.co.uk/camswim
Storytelling and songwriting combine this month, as all our top picks revel in the power of a singalong Music to your ears
CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL 27-30 JULY, CHERRY HINTON HALL The Proclaimers, Rufus Wainwright and lots more play this treasured festival.
SING & TONIC 27 JULY, JUNCTION
BELLE & SEBASTIAN 22 JULY, CORN EXCHANGE On the road again for the first time since 2019, the veteran indie poppers swing by to perform hits from a vast back catalogue.
If you like musical performances a little more immersive, check out Sing & Tonic. The audience becomes part of the show to form a tipsy choir!
12 JULY 2023 CAMBSEDITION.CO.UK
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