Cambridge Teacher Group Social Programme: COMI 3 - 16 July 2005: Kenny Graham

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
4 WELCOME DRINKS	5 ****************** If the weather is fine, why not walk or cycle to the picturesque village of Grantchester? You can have traditional English tea at the Orchard Tea room or a great beer at the Blue Ball Pub! ********************	6 1600 Guided Tour of Cambridge Colleges Blue Badge Guide *FREE*	7 ******************** Why not visit the beautiful University Botanic Gardens University Botanic Gardens? The gardens are open until 1800, and it is approximately £3 to enter. For more information see Adam or Amy *******************	8 1430 Punting on the River Punting on the River Cam *FREE*	9 0830 - 1900 Day trip to OXFORD *FREE*	10 *********** Why not go to the World Music Day Social World Music Day on Parkers Piece. This is a free event. Beginning at 1200 and finishing at 2000 *************
11 **************** Why not try and see one of the Shakespeare Festival performances in Cambridge. For information on how to get tickets see Adam or Amy *************	12 **************** Try a visit to the famous Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge. For further information see Adam or Amy *************	13 1800-1930 Open Evening at Cambridge University Press - your chance to meet colleagues and buy books!	14 ********************* Why not attend the Kings College Choir Evensong recital at the Kings College Chapel? It begins at 1700 and entry is free. For more information see Adam or Amy ********************	15 Farewell drinks with your colleagues and teachers

Please note that all trips are subject to minimum numbers of students booking

Your Social Organisers Adam, Amy or Dave will be pleased to help you if you wish to

book a trip or need further information on the Social Programme

USEFUL INFORMATION

THE FITZWILLIAM MUSEUM: (Trumpington Street) ( www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk) Its permanent collections are noted for their antiquities from Egypt, Greece and Rome. Due to the courtyard development, some areas are currently closed.

Opening Times: Tuesday – Saturday: 1000 – 1700. Sunday: 1415 – 1700. Admission is free.

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY BOTANIC GARDEN: ( Bateman Street) (www.botanic.cam.ac.uk) The garden welcomes visitors

interested to its 40 acres of plants from around the world.

Opening Times: 1000 – 1600. Admission is £2.50 per person.

KETTLES YARD: (Castle Street) (www.kettlesyard.co.uk) This Museum enjoys an international reputation for its innovative

exhibitions of modern and contemporary art.

Opening Times: Tuesday – Sunday: 1400 – 1600. Admission is free.

CAMBRIDGE TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE: (Wheeler Street) (www.tourismcambridge.com)

Opening Times: Monday – Saturday: 1000 – 1730.

SUGGESTED PUBS IN CENTRAL CAMBRIDGE

THE ANCHOR: (Silver Street) A busy students hangout with four floors and a riverside terrace.

THE EAGLE: (Bene’t Street) A Cambridge institution, with wooden beams, a roaring fire, no visit to Cambridge would be complete

without a visit!

THE HOGSHEAD: (Regent Street) This pub makes good use of its space, with well-spaced sofas and armchairs, giving it a

homely and friendly feel.

For more information on places to eat out or good Cambridge pubs, go to: www.localsecrets.com

For more information on local events in Cambridge, go to: www.cambridge.gov.uk/leisure/index

For travel information to the airports go to: www.gobycoach.com or www.railtrack.com

(Please note that you can buy coach tickets to the airports from the Social Programme office)