CALL Events
The Cambridgeshire Alliance of Lifelong Learners ("CALL") organises its own study days and health walks in addition to the courses provided by its affiliated groups.
Summer Explorations in Cambridge
Our summer explorations in Cambridge this year will take place on the afternoon of Monday 7th September and the morning of Tuesday 8th September, and this time we have a real treat available! Our amazing guide, Gerald Smith, has put together his own special tour of Great St. Mary's, the truly impressive church in the centre of Cambridge so easily overlooked in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Gerald writes:
Join Cambridge Green Badge guide Gerald Smith to enjoy what is truly one of the City's gems, which in many respects is hidden in plain sight. Great Saint Mary's has a long and rich history and is the very epitome of town meets gown (usually in a good way!) We'll discover the ways that this ancient parish church was so fundamental to the establishment and development of the University, why it received royal favours, the way in which it was involved in the growth of the 'new religion', and how in later times it gave important inspiration to the movement to abolish slavery.
Note this tour will not involve lots of walking, and will even include an element of sitting.
The price is once again unchanged at £10.00. Each group is restricted to 12 places, so early booking is essential, as Gerald's events are always popular and over-subscribed. If you would like a place please let me know as soon as possible. Please do not make any payment at this stage - payment details and joining instructions will be sent to those registered once the lists are sorted out.
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Two further dates for your diaries: Saturday 17th October - Autumn Gathering in Bluntisham, and Saturday 14th November - Study Day on the Baltic Republics, with Marina Burrell, in Alconbury, Further details on both to follow nearer the events.
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On Saturday May 16th 2026 CALL held a Study Day with Andrew Sankey on Medieval Herb Plot to Chelsea Physic Garden at Bottisham Sports and Social Club CB25 9DD
On Saturday March 14th 2026 CALL is held a Morning Session with Michael Wilson on Who wrote Shakespeare on ZOOM.
On Saturdays January 31st & February 7th 2026 CALL held a Short Course with Caroline Levisses on What is a ‘Masterpiece' on ZOOM.
On Saturday 15th November, at Alconbury Memorial Hall, CALL held a study day on ‘Roman Britain’ led by Ian Chambers.
On Saturday 18th October 2025 we held an Autumn Gathering at At Bluntisham Baptist Chapel Hall.
On Saturday 7th June 2025, we held a Study Day with Andrew Sankey on Victorian Botanical Gardens
Saturday 22nd March 2025 we held a Zoom meeting on Two Victorian Philanthropists: Titus Salt and Angela Burdett-Coutts with Margaret Mills.
On Saturdays 1st and 8th February we held study mornings with Michael Wilson on Literary Lies, Hoaxes and Impostures: A Lie to Tell a Truth?
On Saturday 16th November 2024 we held a study day with David Price on Women in the Shadows at Alconbury Memorial Hall
Our Autumn Gathering was held on 12th October 2024 in Bluntisham. There was also a talk by Keith Grimwade on ‘What the Historical Geographer Saw’.
In June and July 2024 we had walks in Cambridge under the title ‘Friars, Fairs and Fountains’ conducted by Gerald Smith.
On Saturday 18 May 2024 we ran a full day's course Fashion in Film with Christopher Budd.
On Saturday 16th March 2024 we ran a morning Session on Sword, Sceptre and Sainthood
A Journey Through the Royal Collection with Deborah Monteiro on ZOOM.
In February 2024 we ran a Short Course - The Four Seasons Through Artists’ Eyes with Rachel Holland-Hargreaves.
In November 2023 we ran a short course at Bluntisham Baptist Chapel Hall on The Sun King: Louis XIV, Grandeur, War and Oppression with Anne Stott
In September 2023 we ran a walk 'Hidden Cambridge' with Gerald Smith.
In May 2023 we ran a short course at Gt Stukeley Village Hall on The history and legacy of watermills on the River Great Ouse – from industry to the picturesque with Keith Grimwade and Bridget Flanagan.
In February/ March 2023 we ran a short course on Welcome Relief: a Social History of the Privy with Rosemary Williams.
In January 2023 we ran a half day course on 1888 – A Year of Art and Life with Deborah Monteiro.
In November 2022 we ran a short course on Religious Reformations in Huntingdonshire: Welcome or Tolerated? led by Dr Ken Sneath
In October 2022 we ran an Autumn Gathering which included a talk on Charlotte: The First People’s Princess by Anne Stott
In June 2022 we ran a short course on Great, but Little Known, Gardens with Andrew Sankey
In April 2022 we ran a short course on The Glory of London’s Paddington Station, Victoria and London Bridge, with Mike Grundy
In March 2022 we ran a short course on Stand and Deliver: Highwaymen versus the Georgian Judicial System with Stephen Poulter
In November/December 2021 we ran a short course on Into the Light: Turner as Visionary with Deborah Monteiro
In October 2021 we ran an Autumn Morning Workshop on Climate Change with Professor Mark Maslin
In June 2021 we ran a short course on: The Relationship between Science and Christianity – a Historical Review with Paul Ranford.
In April 2021 we ran a short course on: The Glory of North London’s Four Historic Railway Termini
In February 2021 we ran a Zoom short course on The Adventurous History of the Hanse with Rosemary Williams
In November 2020 we ran a ZOOM short course on A Work of Art or Nature? – Visual Culture in the Age of Darwin with Kajsa Berg
Our first study day was held on 30th November 2019 at Bluntisham. It was a talk by Fiona Lucraft entitled Leonardo da Vinci: Renaissance Artist and was a sell-out success.
We aim to run at least two day schools a year, so please check back on this page for updates on the courses on offer.
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