South Cambridgeshire and City
South Cambridgeshire and city
Below is some information about activities running in the Cambridge city area, and also some links to websites, which contain further information.
The information on this page is kept as up to date as possible but if you are aware of any information which is incorrect or missing please contact the DAAT on 01223 713067.
The information is organised into the following categories, click on one of the headings to go directly to that section :
What is available at local drug agencies?
What is available in the rest of the community
WHAT IS AVAILABLE AT LOCAL DRUG AGENCIES?
Type of activity : Acupuncture Group sessions, help with detoxification and stress management Time and place : Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Who can take part : anyone with a drug problem, by referral and assessment Cost / funding : free Regular attendance required : yes Contact information : Lucas Oliver, The Bridge, 01223 214614 |
Type of activity : Family Support Time and place : The Bridge Who can take part : Anyone affected by a relative or friend’s drug use Cost / funding : free Regular attendance required : negotiable Contact information : The Bridge, 01223 214614 |
Type of activity : Homeopathy Alternative therapy Time and place : Mill House, by individual appointment Who can take part : clients of Mill House Cost / funding : free Regular attendance required : no Contact information : Mill House, 01223 723020 |
Type of activity : Narcotics Anonymous Time and place : The Bridge, Wednesday, 12.30pm Who can take part : anyone with a desire to stop using drugs Cost / funding : free Regular attendance required : preferable Contact information : 020 7730 0009 |
Type of activity : One-to-one keyworking Time and place : The Bridge Who can take part : Anyone affected by their own or somebody else’s drug use Cost / funding : free Regular attendance required : negotiable Contact information : The Bridge, 01223 214614 |
Type of activity : Relapse prevention Learn strategies for preventing relapse of drug use Time and place : The Bridge Who can take part : anyone who is abstinent/stable on a prescribed medication wishing to maintain a drug-free lifestyle. assessment required Cost / funding : free Regular attendance required : yes, closed group Contact information : Annette Watts/Mandy Anderson, The Bridge, 01223 214614 |
Type of activity : Relaxation/Guided Imagery Behaviour change, improved sleep, decreased anxiety, Time and place : The Bridge Who can take part : anyone with a drug problem who attends the Bridge or is referred by their key worker Cost / funding : free Regular attendance required : negotiable Contact information : Annette Watts, The Bridge, 01223 214614 |
Type of activity : Support group Opportunity to gain support from others with similar experiences, and learn from each other Time and place : weekly, Mill House, Wednesdays 2 - 3, Thursdays 11 - 12 Who can take part : anyone with a drug or alcohol problem, assessment required Cost / funding : free Regular attendance required : yes Contact information : Rob Smithies, Mill House, 01223 723020 |
Type of activity : Womens in drugs Forum Opportunity to discuss issues relating to use of drug services by women Time and place : monthly Who can take part : clients and professionals with an interest in women in drug services Cost / funding : free Regular attendance required : no Contact information : Zoe Bethell, Mill House, 01223 723020 |
WHAT IS AVAILABLE IN THE REST OF THE COMMUNITY?
Activities available in the wider community can also be included in a structured day programme, according to the eligibility criteria. Below is some information about where to find further details about what is available locally.
The level of commitment to community activities will vary and will need to be considered before signing up to anything. If there is uncertainty about whether an activity is suitable please contact the DAAT SDP co-ordinator.
If you are in receipts of benefits, tuition fees are free for courses leading to a nationally recognised qualification. However you will be liable for registration and exam fees, but you may apply to a support fund for help with these. Basic Skills Courses are free. Education can be about leisure and fun, but also can help to increase confidence and skills.
You can search for courses available across the county at www.camlearn.net This has up to date information about short courses in almost any subject, in all locations.
Adult education classes take place at colleges or schools, and include a wide range of subjects from art to book keeping. Many offer taster sessions at the start of terms so that you can decide if a subject is right for you. Courses range in length from 10 – 30 weeks, but there is usually the option of signing up for one term at a time.
Skills for life courses which covers literacy and numeracy usually offer free tuition below level 2 (equivalent to GCSE grades a – c). Many basic IT courses are also available for free.
There are adult education departments in the following locations, each will be able to provide a list of courses available.
Cambridge Regional College – Sixth form college also offering adult education, Kings Hedges Road, Cambridge, Tel : 01223 532240 e-mail : enquiry@camre.ac.uk
Chesterton Community College – secondary education also offering adult education, Gilbert Road, Tel : 01223 508748
Anglia Ruskin University – University also offering courses to the general public, East Road, Tel : 08452713333, e-mail : answers@anglia.ac.uk
Hills Road Sixth Form College– Sixth form college also offering adult education, Hills Road, Tel : 01223 247251
Long Road Adult Education – sixth form also offering adult education, Tel : 01223 507400, e-mail : enquiries@longroad.ac.uk
Manor Community College– Secondary school which also offers community education, Arbury Road, Tel : 01223 508748
Parkside Community College - Secondary school which does community education, Parkside, Tel : 01223 712600
Bottisham Village College – Secondary school which does community education Tel : 01223 811250, e-mail : enquiries@bottishamvc.org
Comberton Village College- Secondary school which does community education, Tel : 01223 262503, e-mail : college e-mail
Cottenham Village College - Secondary school which does community education, Tel : 01954 288944, e-mail : office@cottenhamvc.org.uk
Impington Village College - Secondary school which does community education, Tel : 01223 200400 e-mail : Secondary school which does community education
Sawston Village College - Secondary school which does community education, Tel : 01223 712777, e-mail : office@sawstonvc.org
Other centres for courses
Cambridge Women's Resources Centre – runs a variety of free 10 weeks courses for women including woodwork, English and maths and practical computing. They also run workshops / taster sessions regularly. Free on site creche Tel : 01223 321148, e-mail : admin@cwrc.org.uk
Botanic Gardens - Events and programmes throughout the year including workshops.
Cambridgeshire Learning Centres These provide Learndirect courses at Cambridgeshire libraries. A list of centres is available on the website.
Fitzwilliam Museum Events - Gallery talks, lectures, courses, family activities.
Cambridgeshire Adult and Community Learning – Cambridgeshire County Council information about adult education.
St Barnabas Press - courses in a variety of printmaking techniques, Coldhams Road, Tel : 01223) 413792
YMCA training - A variety of work-based and development learning courses for 16-25 year olds, Gonville Place, Tel : 01223 306604
Learn direct provides an option to train at a time and place of your choosing. Many of the programmes at a basic level are free, and includes literacy, numeracy and IT skills. Visit the website for more.
Cambridge training – a range of courses available on line
Workers Educational Association – provides a range of courses in Cambridge, different subjects each term. Tel : 01223 300911, e-mail eastern@wea.org.uk
A wide range of leisure activities are available in Cambridge, which include clubs or societies. Details of some are below, use the links from each activity or the following websites for further information.
Information about many leisure activities in Cambridge city can be found here.
Information about many leisure activities in Cambridge city can be found here.
Searchable information about clubs and societies running can be found on the Cambridgeshire County Council website.
Cambridgeshire net also has the option to search for leisure activities.
Hobbies
Cambridge Bomber and Fighter Society - Aviation preservation, including a Hawker Hurricane MkI.
Cambridge Community Circus - Weekly workshops at the Cambridge Drama Centre.
Cambridge Model Railway Club - Build and exhibit model railway layouts, locomotives and rolling stock.
Cambridge Radio Controlled Circuit Car Club - Race in Milton, just to the north of Cambridge.
East Anglian Rocketry Society - Monthly launches from our launch site near Cambridge.
Local history
Cambridge Antiquarian Society - Providing access for local people to the local history, architecture and archaelogy of Cambridgeshire.
Cambridge Archaeology - Includes local organisations.
Cambridge Genealogy - Websites to help researching your family history.
Cambridgeshire Archaeological Field Unit - Carries out archaeological work within the county.
Cambridgeshire Association for Local History - Monthly meetings in St John's Hall, Blinco Grove off Hills Road.
Cambridgeshire History - Links to local history societies in Cambridgeshire.
Museum of Technology - In the old Pumping Station. Engines, print room and old machines.
Games
Cambridge Bridge Club - Results and news.
Cambridge City Chess Club - The club meets at St. Augustine's Church Hall, Richmond Road, Cambridge.
Cambridge Go Society - Rules, meetings etc. Go is an oriental strategy game.
Games in Cambridge - Board and other games.
Indoor activities
Cambridge Swimming Pools - Details of the various Cambridge swimming pools.
Mickey Flynns - American Pool in Mill Road.
WT's Snooker and Sporting Club - Snooker & pool, in Burleigh St, Cambridge.
Ten Pin Bowling - Ten pin bowling in Cambridgeshire.
Outdoor activities
Cambridge Climbing and Caving Club - With contacts, links and photos, etc.
Social activities
Cambridgeshire Inter-Varsity Club - Multi-activity club for people who enjoy participating in all kinds of events.
Countryside conservation
Cambridge Green Belt Project - Conserving some of the area's most important wildlife habitats.
Cambridge Natural History Society - Zoology, botany, ecology, entomology, palaeontology & conservation.
Countryside and Recreation - Includes countryside access and biodiversity. From Cambridgeshire County Council.
Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Peterborough - Working for the conservation of wildlife and wild spaces.
Books and writing
Cambridge Writers - Organisation of both published and unpublished writers in Cambridge and nearby towns and villages.
Cambridgeshire Public Libraries - Where they are, opening times and services such as learning centres.
Library Reading Groups - Reading groups supported by Cambridgeshire libraries.
Rock & Read Reading Group - Meet at the Michael House, Trinity Street. Books provided by Rock Road Library.
Talk About Books Reading Group - Members mostly live in the Petersfield area of Cambridge, and meet in members' houses.
Dance
Bodywork Dance Company Studios - Courses for dancing to professional standards.
C J School of Ballroom Dance - Ballroom, Latin and Sequence dance. Includes children's classes.
Cambridge Contact Dance - Fine tunes your senses and wakes up your ability to listen and respond to what is happening in the moment.
Cambridge Dance Coaching - Private lessons and classes in Ballroom, Latin American, Salsa, Tango, etc..
Cambridge Dancers' Club - Classes in Ballroom, Latin American, Rock 'n' Roll, etc.
Cambridge Flamenco - Classes at Chesterton Community College.
FlamencoSevilla - Professional organisation of Flamenco and Sevillanas classes & Spanish events in Cambridge (UK).
Jazzercise - Classes in Newmarket, Mildenhall and Burwell.
Lane Dance Centres - Ballroom, Salsa, Street and Freestyle Jazz and Hip Hop dance classes, for ages 3 to adult. Head office Newmarket.
Linedancing - Taught by Naomi Wallen. Uses New Country music.
Little D Promotions - Weekly street style dance class
Mamiko - Learn ballrooom and Latin American dancing. Classes are held at Cherry Hinton Community Junior School.
Salsa - Lists classes for Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha, etc.
Salsa and Argentine Tango in Cambridge - Lists events, classes and clubs.
A wide range of art activities are available in Cambridge. Details of some are below, use the links from each activity or the following websites for further information.
Information about some arts activities in Cambridge city can be found here.
Searchable information about clubs and societies running can be found on the Cambridgeshire County Council website.
Cambridgeshire net also has the option to search for leisure activities.
Cambridge museums
Fitzwilliam Museum - Paintings, antiquities, ceramics and armour.
Kettle's Yard - Permanent collection of modern art and gallery with exhibitions.
Arts centres
White House Arts - Runs courses in practical art subjects such as ceramics, raku firing, jewellery and glass.
Wysing Arts Centre - Public visual and applied arts centre which runs a programme of exhibitions as well as an educational programme.
Clubs and societies
Cambridge Decorative & Fine Arts Society – lectures and slides. Contact 01223 247259
Cambridge drawing society - Sketching groups, talks & shows of art work by well known artists
Cambridge Camera Club - One of the oldest photographic societies in the country founded in 1902.
Drama groups
Bottisham Players - Amateur drama group from Bottisham, Cambridge and beyond.
Cambridge Storytellers - Storytelling group meeting in CB2, Norfolk St.
Escape Artists - Workshops in schools, prisons and community settings.
Grip Circus Theatre - Shows, workshops and training.
Cambridge community circus - Circus skills workshops for beginners to experts featuring juggling, unicycling, trapeze, stilts and more. Taught by experienced and patient tutors.
Music
Cambridge guitar club - guitarists of all standards, and those who enjoy listening to the Spanish guitar and its music
Poetry
Cambridge Poetry Group – group of poets and poetry lovers which read each others poems during meetings. Contact 01223 210711
Sport activites take place in a variety of locations across Cambridge.
Information about some sports clubs and activities in Cambridge city can be found here.
Searchable information about clubs and societies running can be found on the Cambridgeshire County Council website.
Cambridgeshire net also has the option to search for leisure activities.
At active places you can search for sports and activities as well as details of local leisure centres.
The Sports Development Service – has many initiatives to promote sports and sporting facilities in Cambridgeshire. May have some useful links to classes running in the Cambridge area.
As well as activities available to the general public there are some activities organised by Cambridge Sports Development Team in partnership with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, which are as follows :
Type of activity : Football Learn new skills or practice old ones Time and place : Manor Sports Centre, Fridays, 3 - 4 Who can take part : anyone who uses mental health services, Mill House or The Bridge Cost / funding : free Regular attendance required : no Contact information : Gemma Voutt, Sports Development Officer, 01223 457547, email : gemma.voutt@cambridge.gov.uk |
Type of activity : Gym group - Chesterton Induction and personalised programme provided Time and place : weekly, Friday afternoons, Chesterton Sports centre, Cambridge Who can take part : anyone with a drug or alcohol problem, referral required Cost / funding : free to clients with a drug problem, otherwise £2.75 per session Regular attendance required : no Contact information : Juliet Fabb, Sports Development Officer, 01223 576110 extension 208, email : Juliet.fabb@cambridge.gov.uk |
Type of activity : Gym group – Kelsey Kerridge Induction and personalised programme provided Time and place : Fridays 1.30 – 2.30 for induction, then individual sessions daily 9 - 4 Who can take part : anyone who uses mental health services, Mill House or The Bridge Cost / funding : £2.80 per session Regular attendance required : no Contact information : Gemma Voutt, Sports Development Officer, 01223 457547, email : gemma.voutt@cambridge.gov.uk |
Type of activity : Healthy Walks 30 minutes long, led by an instructor Time and place : 5th July, 19th July, 2nd August, 16th August, 11.30 am, meet at Tenison Road / Pathways, Cambridge Who can take part : anyone who uses mental health services, Mill House or The Bridge Cost / funding : free Regular attendance required : no Contact information : Gemma Voutt, Sports Development Officer, 01223 457547, email : gemma.voutt@cambridge.gov.uk |
Type of activity : Healthy Walks Led by an instructor Time and place : to be confirmed, transport will be provided Who can take part : anyone who uses mental health services, Mill House or The Bridge Cost / funding : £1 Regular attendance required : no Contact information : Gemma Voutt, Sports Development Officer, 01223 457547, email : gemma.voutt@cambridge.gov.uk |
Type of activity : Multi Activity Group Mixture of tennis, football, basketball, Volleyball, badminton and unihockey Time and place : Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre, Wednesdays, 11.00 – 12.00 Who can take part : anyone who uses mental health services, Mill House or The Bridge Cost / funding : “3 per session Regular attendance required : no Contact information : Gemma Voutt, Sports Development Officer, 01223 457547, email : gemma.voutt@cambridge.gov.uk |
Type of activity : Swim group Exclusive use of the small pool Time and place : Parkside swimming pool, Cambridge, 2.30 – 4.30, Wednesdays Who can take part : anyone who uses Mental Health services, Mill House or The Bridge Cost / funding : £3.30 full, Leisurecard A/B £1.65 (Cambridge City Residents eligible for Leisurecard) Regular attendance required : no Contact information : Gemma Voutt, Sports Development Officer, 01223 457547, email : gemma.voutt@cambridge.gov.uk |
Other activities available to the general public include :
Walking
Walking for health Initiative is a national initiative to encourage walking as a way of getting and staying healthy and active. Each area has its own walks held on at least a weekly basis which are free to attend. Walks around Cambridge take place at Wandlebury and Milton County Park.
Cambridge Rambling Club - Club information, current programme and newsletter and much more.
River activities
Cam Sailing Club - At Clayhithe near Waterbeach.
Cambridge Canoe Club - how to join, courses, racing, etc.
Cambridge Dragon Boat Club - About the club, and Dragon boating.
River Cam Events - events such as races.
Cricket
Cambridge Granta Ladies Cricket Club - Players of all standards (from absolute beginner to international) are welcome.
Cambridge New Chesterton Institute (NCI) Cricket Club - Under 10s up, men and women. Beginners to Tucker2. Parker's Piece and elsewhere.
Camden Cricket Club - Oldest cricket club in Cambridge.
Milton Cricket Club - Based at The Sycamores in Milton. The club runs 3 senior mens teams and 3 colts teams.
University Sports and Social Club Cricket Club - Cambridge based cricket club that plays in the CCA Division 1 South league.
Cycling
Cambridge Cycling Club - For sporting and racing cyclists.
Mutts-Nutts Off Road Bike Club - Rides off road in the Cambridge area.
Team Cambridge Cycling Club - Circuit training, racing, socials.
Football
Cambridge & District Friendly League - Teams, fixtures and results.
Cambridge Sunday Football League - Clubs, fixtures, results, tables, etc.
Footie Fives - Professionally organised 5-a-Side Football League.
Zebra Football Club - Fixtures and results.
Golf
Cambridge Lakes Golf Course - On the west side of Trumpington Road, 1 mile south of the City centre.
Golf Clubs in Cambridgeshire - Links to Cambridgeshire golf clubs.
Hockey and connected sports
Cambridge City Hockey Club - Teams locations, pitches, contacts.
Cambridge South Hockey Club - Plays at the Perse.
Eastern Counties Roller Hockey Association - Competitions, contacts, news.
Keep fit and yoga
Body in Motion - Fitness classes and Personal Training thorugh the Cambridge area.
Health-club.net - Directory of Cambridgeshire health & fitness clubs.
Keeping In Shape - Includes what equipment is available at the gym in Mill Road.
Kelsey Kerridge - Sports centre in Queen Anne Terrace. Swimming pool next door.
Third Eye Yoga - Hatha, ante-natal & post-natal yoga. Private tuition and baby/kids yoga parties also available
Yogaflex - Personal training and courses in yoga and stretching to exercise the various muscle groups.
Korfball
Cambridge City Korfball Club - Train at Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre.
Cambridge Tigers Korfball Club - Train at Perse School for Boys.
Phoenix Korfball - Train at the Cambridge Regional College.
Martial arts and fighting
Burwell Karate Association - Wado Ryu Karate club with dojo's in Burwell and Cherry Hinton.
Cambridge Academy of Martial Arts - Different martial arts from around the world.
Cambridge Aiki-Dojo - People of all ages and ability are welcome.
Cambridge Aikido Club - Description of Aikido and where the classes are held.
Cambridge Bujinkan Dojo - Who they are, training locations and times etc.
Cambridge Kung Fu - Northern Shaolin Seven Star Praying Mantis & Foshan Wing Chun Kung Fu classes.
CARISMA - Cambridge Riverside Martial Arts club.
Impington Seijinkai Karate Club - Primarily a seniors club (16 and over) although all committed students of karate are welcome.
Just Karate - Shotokan karate club based in Cambridge. Absolute beginners always welcome.
Singto - Thai Boxing. Authentic Muay Thai - self defence and fitness.
Rugby and American football
Cambridge Rugby Union Football Club - Fixtures and results.
Fen Harriers AFC - American football.
Shelford Rugby Union Football Club - Cambridge Road, Great Shelford.
Running and athletics
Cambridge and Coleridge Athletic Club - Track and field, cross-country running and road running, for athletes from 10 years old upwards.
Swimming
Abbey Swiming Pools - A five lane 25 metre main pool, a large teaching pool ideal for younger children, and a sauna.
Cambridge Sub-Aqua Club - Dive logs, dive plans, training etc.
Cambridge Swimming Pools - Details of the various Cambridge swimming pools.
Jesus Green Pool - The longest outdoor pool in the country.
Parkside Pools - Swimming pool, diving and teaching pool and flumes.
Tennis & racket sports
Cambridge & District Table Tennis League - All you need to know about the Cambridge Table Tennis League.
Cambridge Crossway Badmington Club - At Perse Upper School on Hills Road.
Cambridgeshire Squash Rackets Association - Local clubs and Cambridgeshire leagues.
Ramblers Badminton Club - Based at Netherhall School, Queen Edith's Way, Cherry Hinton.
Other sports
Cambridge Volleyball Club - Including outdoor volleyball on Jesus Green.
Rounders Contacts in Cambridge - Rounders contacts in Cambridge.
Assistance with employment specifically for people with drug or alcohol problems is available from Progress2work, which from April 2006 has been operated by The Shaw Trust. Referral is from a drug or alcohol agency or the job centre.
Other organisations which can help with getting back to work include :
Next step – provides free and impartial advice to all adults living and working in Cambridgeshire who need to find out about local jobs, training courses, funding, leisure activities and assistance for single parents. Nextstep promotes learning and work to all adults aged 20 and over.
Business for people – offers career guidance and employment support and skills coaching by referral from health or social services. Visit the website for more details or phone : 01480 861607
Volunteer bureaus help to match potential volunteers with locations where they are needed. It is located in :
Cambridge and district volunteer bureau – for volunteering advice, based in Llandaaf chambers.
Richmond fellowship – provide employment support for people with mental health problems.
General information about volunteering can be found here
If you are interested in volunteering in the area of conservation the following links may help :
Cambridge Conservation Volunteers - Spend a day in beautiful countryside improving your environment!
Cambridge National Trust Volunteers - Volunteer group doing outdoor conservation work at local NT properties.
Mid-week Volunteer Teams - On Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Wednesday team works outside Cambridge.
Volunteering opportunities in Wildlife Trust - Volunteering for different activities: Conservation, Office-based work, Working with people.
Working on Local Nature Reserves - Weekly Tuesday conservation group. Works on projects in Cambridge.
Type of activity : Confidence and self esteem training mornings A series of short courses to boost your confidence and self esteem whether you are looking for a job or further education or if you just want to feel more confident about your skills and potential. Time and place : various dates from Friday 22nd June – Tuesday 31st July (12 sessions), held on Tuesdays and Fridays, 11 – 2 at City life House, Sturton House, Cambridge Who can take part : anyone Cost / funding : free Regular attendance required : no, can attend all sessions or just those of interest Contact information : Red2Greens Amber team, 01223 811662 |
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