Cambridge Edition October 2019

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FAMILY GAMING NIGHT

Can you beat dad at Space Invaders, or mum at Pac- Man? Find out on 26 October when kids young and old join forces, or battle it out, at the latest family gaming night at the Centre for Computing History. As well as retro games, there will be other games to play on modern consoles like Wii, PS3 and Xbox 360. Tickets are £9 for adults and £6 for children. computinghistory.org.uk

Magicians Morgan and West dabble in captivating chemistry, phenomenal physics and bonkers biology. Qualified scientists, the pair promise explosive thrills, chemical spills and a risk assessment that gives their stage manager chills! They perform three shows at Cambridge Junction on 20 and 21 October. junction.co.uk WEIRD SCIENCE

BRILLIANTLY BATTY

Learn loads of bat facts and enjoy bat-themed craft activities on 5 October at the Botanic Garden. The event is aimed at five to 11 year olds; drop in any time between 10am to 1pm, no booking required. botanic.cam.ac.uk

Master the art of breadmaking at Cambridge Cookery’s parent-and-child baking class on 22 October, where you’ll mix, knead and shape your creations using a variety of different techniques. There’s a morning class at 10am and another at 1.45pm. Tickets from £45. cambridgecookery.com BAKING CLASS

Join local guide and food historian Nora Gardner – aka The Hungry Roundhead – to learn about the flavours and ingredients of 17th-century cooking. On 2 October, 10am to 12pm at Oliver Cromwell’s House in Ely, you can visit Mrs Cromwell’s original kitchen to watch old recipes come to life, hear the stories behind their creation and taste the results. Tickets £15. olivercromwellshouse.co.uk AUTUMN HARVEST

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