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RAREFEST GOES VIRTUAL Featuring pioneers in rare disease medicine, the brightest minds in rare disease research and innovators of life-changing tech, this year sees the return of the award-winning RAREfest after a two-year hiatus. The festival provides a unique look into the relatively unknown area of rare disease science, sparking curiosity for those looking to learn more, and amplifying the voices of patients whose powerful voices deserve to be heard. An amalgamation of arts, science and tech, the festival aims to raise awareness of the challenges faced by rare disease science and medicine, in the hope that support and treatment will improve, meaning a brighter future for those affected. RAREfest is an exhibition that educates, engages and empowers people to become advocates for the cause and catalysts for change. Taking place on 28 November, this year’s RAREfest is virtual, with online exhibits, inspiring talks and rare disease-inspired art and films on offer. Tickets for the event are free, and you can register online via Eventbrite. eventbrite.co.uk
Established by jeweller Claire Howieson in 2016, Histon Handmade’s contemporary design and craft fairs have become a mainstay in the calendars of local creatives and exhibitors across Cambridgeshire, with recent events attracting floods of visitors. Of course, given the current circumstances, the upcoming fair in November has had to be cancelled, but all is not lost! Rather than postponing its Christmas 2020 event, Histon Handmade has instead decided to show a stunning selection of items on its new online marketplace, with a variety of pieces frommany of its ever-growing list of exhibitors. From handcrafted jewellery, ceramics, textiles and decorations to original prints, illustrations and quirky gifts, there’s bound to be something that catches your eye. The marketplace is live fromMonday 2 November. histonhandmade.com
Entwined with the story of the royal martyr Edmund, as well as the town of Bury St Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds Abbey’s history is rich and extensive. Celebrating the millennial anniversary of its formal foundation is the St Edmund’s Day Special, an enlightening virtual study day exploring the significance of the site. Taking place on 20 November, the day consists of three virtual sessions, each detailing a period of the abbey’s history. Starting from its foundation in the 10th century, the talks cover the abbey’s expansion and growth over time, chronicling its historical importance all the way through to the post-dissolution era. Justifying its place on the regional, national and international stage, heritage consultant Dr Richard Hoggett will explain why St Edmunds Abbey is one of Suffolk’s most important historic sites, and commemorate this milestone. Each of the three virtual sessions will be one hour in duration, with coffee and lunch breaks in between. Tickets for the St Edmund’s Day Special start from £30 and are available on Eventbrite. eventbrite.co.uk ST EDMUND’S DAY SPECIAL
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