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40 WOMEN FOR DOWNING After briefly closing during lockdown, a free exhibition by beloved illustrator Quentin Blake is once again open for visitors at the Heong Gallery. 40 Women for Downing is an exclusive collection of drawings by Blake – consisting of 40 portraits of imagined female students – to mark 40 years since Downing College admitted its first female undergraduates, back in 1980. Until that point, all Cambridge colleges had been single sex, with only two colleges for women. Shortly thereafter, the rest of the historically all-male university colleges followed suit and, by 1988, all of them had begun accepting women as full members. The exhibition celebrates the strides women have taken towards equality, and invites viewers to reflect on how far we have come, as well as how far we still have to go. You can also browse more of Blake’s drawings at the exhibition, including Wayward Locks – a series of whimsical sketches – and Matilda at 30, a collection of drawings of Roald Dahl’s classic heroine imagined in eight different professions. 40 Women for Downing is running until 7 February. You can find more information on the Downing College website, and timed tickets must be booked in advance via Eventbrite. dow.cam.ac.uk
CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING Wondering what to do with your tree now that Christmas is over? The Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is once again running its Christmas Tree Recycling Scheme, covering postcodes from CB1 through to CB24. Volunteers come and take away your tree, saving you the hassle of sorting it out (and all to raise money for charity!). You can also register to volunteer a few hours of your own time to help out – registration is open until 5 January. Head to the Arthur Rank Hospice website for more information. ahrc.org.uk/tree-recycling
CAMBRIDGE VEGAN MARKET
On Saturday 23 January, catch Cambridge’s first vegan market of 2021. Held in the city centre at the Cambridge Guildhall, the huge market is set to feature more than 40 stalls, selling ethical and sustainable products from a selection of local businesses, as well as some eminent artisans from further afield. In addition to the stalls offering delicious vegan fare, there are also eco-lifestyle brands, luxury cosmetics, ethical clothing and jewellery, plus charities and crafts. All of the stalls are going to be spaced out to keep everybody safe, and the market is running from 10.30am until 4pm. For more information and updates, keep an eye on the Cambridge Vegan Market Facebook event page.
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