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BILLY BRAGG 16 NOV, CORN EXCHANGE The radical rocker returns to Cambridge with rabble-rousing songs and political musings. SISTER SLEDGE LIVE 19 NOV, CORN EXCHANGE Sashay into winter with these disco icons, revisiting We Are Family , He’s the Greatest Dancer and many more hits. CAMBRIDGE JAZZ FESTIVAL 10-27 NOV, VARIOUS Acts including Black Mamba, Courtney Pine and Cambridge Groove Orchestra play gigs around the city as the annual event returns. WINTER LIGHTS 17 NOV-10 DEC, ANGLESEY ABBEY Get in early and book your tickets for this hugely popular seasonal happening, featuring an after-dark journey through Anglesey Abbey’s gorgeous grounds.
The 17th annual Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival comes to the River Cam on Saturday 9 September. Supposedly the fastest-growing water activity in Britain, dragon boat racing sees crews of ten – with a drummer in front and steerer at the back – paddle a 30-foot boat in a race to the finish line. The event takes place on the stretch of river at Ditton Meadows, with the banks offering a perfect spot to spectate and cheer on each team, enjoying food stalls and family- friendly activities. With more than 40 groups expected to participate, the Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival is not only an excellent team-building exercise, but an opportunity to support Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT). Donations contribute to cutting-edge technology, medical research programmes, specialist services and additional amenities for Addenbrooke’s Hospital patients. The team that raises the most money will receive a charity trophy and an exclusive punting tour, courtesy of Let’s Go Punting. See the website for more information on entry levels, which range from standard to silver and gold. RACE FOR THE PRIZE Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival
12 SEPTEMBER 2023 CAMBSEDITION.CO.UK
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