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OCTOBER 2012 | FLACK | PAGE 3

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Inside this issue...

FLACK is written for your information and entertainment. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the publication, FLACK cannot be held responsible for the use of information that it publishes. The contents should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical, legal or professional advice. FLACK is a forum for discussion, and opinions expressed in are not necessarily those of FLACK.

About the front cover ...

Jerry Gregory is a valued Peer and member of FLACK . He offers his skills with computers, fitness, self-defence, Polish translation and saying “no” when he means “yes”! Photo: Toby Peters

About FLACK ...FLACK is a new kind of what’s on magazine for Cambridge. We’re different in two important ways. Firstly, we cover the kind of events that can be hard to find out about in the city, from free films and exhibitions to live music, stand-up comedy and even bike maintenance workshops. Secondly, homeless people are core members of our production team. FLACK - which is also a registered charity – offers them training, support and a sense of vocation; helping them to get back on their feet. All of which gives our readers a new way to explore Cambridge, beyond old divisions like town / gown or homeless / housed.

Why FLACK? Well ... homeless people get a lot of flack! (aka random criticism) ... and ‘to flack’ means to publicise and promote and that’s what FLACK is all about... providing a positive insight into who homeless people are, what they have to say and offer.

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Born to FLACK


Jerry Gregory shares his October

birthday with FLACK

A birthday is one of those days when people have a whole range of moods: some take it as the day when they get older, or they just hate

birthday parties. On the other hand there are people that love and enjoy this day to celebrate the day when they were born. Me? I absolutely love it and not just because I was born on this day, but because 3 close family members were born on exactly the same day - that’s what’s so special for me. How many other times you can say “shit I’m so old” and everyone else in the room will laugh along with you? How many times can we be happy about getting older?

But anyway enough about me! This year will be very different as I’m honoured to celebrate my birthday along with FLACK - how awesome is that!? I still remember people were predicting we’d have a few months before we’d fail or saying that what we want to do will never work - and yet here we are! We’re stronger than ever, organized and working almost perfectly in trying to change the homelessness stereotype by running a magazine that is made by homeless people.

I’ve been here since the very first issue was published and that’s why having the opportunity to share my birthday with FLACK is almost making me cry. The changes in this place in the last year are absolutely amazing! We are always improving as we always learn, even from mistakes. Now this place looks more like home than like a working office. BUT we do work – hard! We’re like clockwork, everyone always has something to do (even if it’s not completely magazine-related) but mainly everyone is involved in putting the magazine together.

During this year not only have we changed but most importantly the people that joined in have too. People who had been living on the streets or in hostels managed to get nice jobs, some of them even their own flats. “FLACK is like home I never had”, “a place where I found peace and where I feel safe” they say. If I would describe us in one sentence I would say that it’s a place where you can find a reason to change, improve and if you come in no one will judge you. It doesn’t matter where you live or what addiction you have, everyone is equal here. This year we’ve learned that there is no need to fight with people’s problems or issues but we have to build their confidence and make them feel needed because of who they are, and work with them. I don’t even know where I would be right now if I hadn’t found FLACK a year ago, probably jail or even worse, back to drinking on the streets. But here I am writing an article in my second language, when a year ago I wouldn’t have believed I could do it.

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| FLACK | OCOBER 2012

We’ve got lots of examples of how people have grown, and here’s just a few. Jude has been stable on her drug-free lifestyle for some time and has been doing lots of interviewing, writing and playing drums. Glenn used to be homeless and admitted he lacked direction. Since he joined us a lot has changed in his life. He has a car and his own flat but most importantly he’s working as a support worker in a night shelter so I think that he carried on with all that he got out of being here. Natasha feels a lot more independent and confident since she’s been coming here, Brett think that it’s the safest place in Cambridge for him and Martin’s attendance means he is helping us and keeping himself busy. Joby is appreciating life a lot more than he used to, Alex has broadened his horizons and Julian has started studying art at college after wanting to for so many years. Josh is much more confident and sociable and Ros has a regular practice of making beautiful cards for FLACK special occasions (which are also for

sale). Hannah is now singing in front of people and helping out around the office. Steph has a job, makes fiendish puzzles for FLACK and sometimes works here at the weekends.

The staff have also changed a lot. Cindy (Support Worker) works as weekend support worker for FLACK; when she first came as a member she was very low in confidence while now she leads many of our members and is planning our Macmillan coffee morning. She’s also saved up and bought her own motorbike.

Toby (Film-Maker/Support Worker) used to be a rough sleeper and now he works here as a FLACK film-maker, musician and support worker and believe me he’s brilliant, he’s also got his very own flat. Ramona (Operations Manager) used to be a very shy person and now she’s organising singing classes and singing in front of people without a problem. Diane (Facilitator) became a Buddhist and discovered her vocation through FLACK as

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well as getting back into yoga. Wes (Sales and Marketing Leader) has found a job he loves and his gig promotion is getting more and more successful. Kirsten (Creative Director) became a grandmother and has managed to gather together and lead an eager team of staff to make her dream of FLACK a reality. Even volunteers that were so kind to help us out with our magazine have said that it was one of the best experiences in their lives. To everyone I want to say ‘carry on, we’re proud of you’.

The greatest thing about all these things is that it’s not FLACK who made them happen, we haven’t told anyone what to do, it is all absolutely 100% their hard work and choices. We just show them the right path and help them to use what they’ve got, rather than try to teach them to be different than they are. Our motto is “homelessness is destructive, FLACK is creative” simply because we fight against the negative stereotype.

The fact that people have been reading our magazine for 12 months is quite a good result and a pretty good answer to the question “is it working as it should?”

By reading the magazine you get to know what incredible things homeless people are able to do. We are open to everyone so people are very welcome to come down and see us on Wednesdays or weekends.

You don’t need to help, you can just come down and see what are we doing and how it works and we are more than happy to show you.

I would like to THANK every person very much that is reading our magazine. I’m glad that you have found us interesting and worth reading, that means a lot to us.

So let’s raise our tea cups and all

say HAPPY BIRTHDAY FLACK!!! For

this one and hopefully many more

to come.

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| FLACK | OCTOBER 2012


by Steph Clarke

Our puzzler in residence Steph has come up with a range of FLACK birthday- related brain teasers for you to solve.. The rules are below.

Hanjie: A row or column with a single number clue such as “4” means that there are 4 consecutive shaded squares and that the rest of the row/column is empty. If there are multiple numbers, such as “2 3 1”, then this tells you about multiple sets of consecutive shaded squares. “2 3 1” means, for example, that there are 2 consecutive shaded squares, a gap of one or more empty squares, 3 consecutive shaded squares, a gap of one or more empty squares, and then 1 shaded square. In other words, the order of the numbers tells you the order that the different groups of consecutive shaded squares are found in.

Sudoku: Some of the squares already have numbers in them. Your task is to fill in the blank squares. Each row, column and box must end up containing all of the numbers from 1 to 9. None of the numbers in any given line, column or box can be repeated.

Crossword: Use the clues to find the correct words to fit into the grid.

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Mix the flour, sugar and cocoa in a large mixing bowl.

In a measuring jug, measure the oil and soya milk (measure ¼ pint oil then top up to ¾ pint with soya). Add the vanilla essence.

Make a small well inside the mixture and measure in the bicarbonate of soda, then make another slightly larger well opposite and measure in the syrup.

Stir the wet ingredients and pour a small amount onto the bicarbonate of soda (this will activate it) and mix well. Pour the rest in and stir until it is a smooth pourable consistency, pour straight into tin and place immediately into the centre of the oven.

Cook for one hour (it may take a few minutes less/more). Test the centre of cake with a skewer; if it comes out clean, the cake is done.

To simple icePut a medium dollop of marge in a microwavable mixing bowl and melt. Add icing sugar and cocoa powder and mix slowly adding hot water until you get a pourable but not runny consistency. Spread over the top of the cake allowing a few dribbles down the side. YUM !

Vegan Chocolate Cake

This recipe was adapted from a non-vegan cake by my dad mostly for his vegetarian café. The best benefit however was it being a scrumptious chocolate cake with which my small, lactose intolerant little sister could celebrate birthdays.

Ingredients9oz Plain flour (Wholemeal is best)2oz Cocoa powder6oz Granulated sugar (Raw cane is best)¼ pint Vegetable oil (Sunflower tastes nicest but Olive is too strong a flavour)½ pint soya milk substitute (I use sweetened because it can also go on cereal)1 small capful vanilla essence2½ Tsps. Bicarbonate of soda (use proper measuring spoons as it is very important to get this measurement right)2 Tbsps. Golden syrup

For the icingIcing sugarCocoa powderVegan margarine (Be sure to make certain that it says vegetable lactose in the ingredients as it may be the usual milk lactose otherwise.)Hot water (just off boiling)

MethodPre-heat oven to gas mark 4.Prepare high sided, 8 inch (20cm), loose bottom cake tin by greasing thoroughly and lining the base with greaseproof paper.

FLACK Recipeby Steph Clarke

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Squat You Like

On 1st September 2012, a new offence of ‘Squatting in a Residential Building’, was introduced under Section 144 of the Legal

Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act and will be punishable by up to 6 months in prison and fines up to £5,000 in England and Wales.

A Landlord will now be able to call the Police to remove squatters, rather than use the eviction process in the County Court. To be found guilty, the prosecution will need to prove that the person knew they were trespassing and intended to ‘live there for a period’.¬¬ The ‘period’ is not defined and hence short-term stays where there was no intention to ‘live’ there might be excluded. Any form of ownership or share of the property or belief in this could mean a person was not a trespasser and might get round the law. But in the first place squatters will be removed, how forcefully will be open to interpretation, before they are homeless and the property probably remains empty.

So who squats and why? From what FLACK has learned, squatting can be a desperate move due to circumstances, a lifestyle choice for someone at a transitional phase of their life, or a political act to deliberately create an alternative community. When Steph was a teenager (in 1980), “the social security made it impossible to live with [her] mum. Her mum couldn’t live on her own, Steph had to pay her rent, and “because I was with my mum they decided they would only pay me £25 a week.”

Steph’s boyfriend was living on the streets and he’d been scouting out a house. They found out you could get into the back gardens, found a key and moved in for several months. “It was a place to live I have no problem with squatting in general.” Steph thinks, “If people are silly enough to leave their houses empty for months and months, then they should expect people to want to live in them.”

Squatting definitely wasn’t a voluntary move for Ashley who was eleven when he and his dad were living with his grandmother. “She wouldn’t pay the council tax, got evicted and kept it a secret until the last minute. When she was evicted we were too. We hadn’t made plans to go anywhere else as we didn’t know anything about it. For the first night we stayed with my Dad’s friend. The next day my Dad asked my aunt to go in and get a few things, and she left the kitchen window open for us to get back in. We went in through the window, changed the lock, and we were in there for about 8 months. It was quite

nerve-wracking because you always wondered when someone was going to try to get in. Eventually there were people banging on the door, and I remember hiding in the front room. We got rehomed in the end so it turned out alright. It was either that or be on the street. We couldn’t keep staying at my dad’s friend’s house, there’s only so many friends and there’s only so much space.”

Toby and Twigg spent time in squats that were set up as alternative communities in the early eighties, which have their own value for marginalized people, providing a sense of family for natural outsiders. Twigg: “I lived in a street in Norwich where the whole street was squats, about 30 houses altogether. The police used to come down and make sure we were okay, and the people on the next street along used to help us too. They should decriminalize squatting. After a while we moved on and tidied up after ourselves, I personally can’t see anything wrong with it. It’s a community – if you haven’t got any family or friends. I went in as a stranger but left as a good mate. The downsides are that a few people could disrupt things or come in and take over or make a complete mess. We had running water, electricity, carpets, furniture, we kept it like it was our own house, and everyone had their own jobs. If people didn’t do their bit we’d ask them to leave.”

Toby spent time in squats in London: “It was a bit cliquey if you weren’t part of it and were seen as an outsider, you had to fit the part. They felt like proper houses, proper families. They opened up to the local community as coffee shops and the proceeds went to the upkeep of the squat. I did it because it was fashionable, I wasn’t homeless at that point. Then when the rave scene came in, what was a private thing became quite public because of the parties involved, and eventually the government

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clamped down. There’s a difference between the professional squatters and the fly-by-night ones who used to just squat a property, have a massive party and leave; they gave a bad impression. The community loved the ones I went to and they were part of the bigger community. I think some of the people who did it then are probably still doing it now. There’s a lot of people squatting in the countryside and those ones I’ve seen are really beautiful.”

There are as many definitions of ‘squats’ as there are people who squat. So what could happen as a result of the new law? From September, this relatively safe option will no longer be available to those in immediate need of accommodation. Also, the underground community of squatters could be pushed further underground, effectively privatizing the squats, and limiting their availability to those in the know or with the right connections, while leaving more buildings unoccupied and neglected, and more people at risk of homelessness.

Editor’s NoteThis article is primarily concerned with the additional powers of the new law. Other laws already apply to squatters and you should always obtain your own legal advice and not rely on the above, which is not intended to condone any aspect of squatting, trespass or any illegal activity. Ian Tyes is available at FLACK on Thursdays between 12 and 2pm for legal advice. What do you think? Have you squatted or had your house squatted? Join the debate [email protected]

Contributors: Diane Morrison, Dave Pescod, Ian Tyes, Steph Clarke, Ashley Brooks, Twigg Palmer, Toby Peters and Nathan.

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Teddy by Tash Stryder


people around the homeless day centres to spread the word. He also got in touch with Woodgreen again, but was reluctant to send Teddy back there. “He’d be put back in a cage, and that wouldn’t be good for him. That’s where we got him from in the first place.”

Luckily, a lovely lady came forward just after he had contacted Woodgreen, having heard Teddy was looking for a home. “He’s going to have a few weeks to settle in, then me and my sister can go and visit him. I think if we went straight away it would upset him. I think he’d jump out and say, ‘take me home!’ But in a few weeks, we can go and visit him whenever we want.”

Alex advises other people in similar positions “Take your pup into the homeless day centres, inform the volunteers; tell them you need to look for a new home for your dog. Write adverts and always look for the right owner - someone who loves pets and wants a companion.”

Teddy was lucky to have had such a caring companion as Alex, who put in the effort to find him a good home, but there’s definitely a certain amount of luck to do with Teddy’s happy ending. Having known him, I really hope he now has an owner for the rest of his life and that they’re happy together. But I also wish there was a solution for all those unlucky dogs and owners, whose situation ends in tragedy.

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As you may have noticed walking around town, many homeless people own dogs. For the owners they can be wonderful companions

and best friends, and I know how comforting it is to be cuddled up nice and warm with your favourite pooch. Unfortunately this bond with your pet can be seriously underrated when it comes to housing; in fact the Dogs’ Trust has conducted a recent survey for their Hope Project, and found 73% of homelessness services in the UK said they did not accept dogs.* And have you ever seen private rented accommodation that accepts pets? Well I haven’t, not ever! What are these people charging massive deposits for?

Because of this, many homeless people have to face a heart-breaking decision; stay on the streets, or have your best friend taken away, possibly murdered if there’s no home for it to go to. One man who has had to go through this is Alex, who we’ve interviewed about giving up his dog Teddy.

He’s a border-terrier with a bit of Staffordshire-Cross, who came from Ireland where he was mistreated, and moved to Woodgreen Animal Shelter. Alex and his sister were living together when they got him, Teddy was three then, he’s now five. Alex moved out, but his sister couldn’t give him the care and attention that he needed and he became overweight. He was taken into the Cyrenians house, where he was well fed and exercised, and grew into a really loveable dog.

When asked “How did he make you feel?” Alex replied, “really good in myself. I felt I had a responsibility to him and my sister to look after him and make sure that he’s not neglected. But I have to look for work, so in the long run I have to think first about Teddy, and finding a good home for him.”

Teddy and Alex have been through a lot together. A month ago, Alex found out, a day late, that his mother had passed away “I was upset, and angry that I was only only being told about it then, but I looked around at Teddy, and he knew something was wrong straight away. I sat down, and the first thing he did was sat and cuddled”.

Alex knew if he got a full-time job, he would be neglecting Teddy; he simply wouldn’t have the time to spend with him. Teddy could be around for the next ten years, and he’ll need a stable home for the rest of his life. It was an awful decision to have to make, but he quickly got organised and asked

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they had to do something. Being on patrol and showing a presence doesn’t count these days. So the officers, after getting bored driving around with no work popping up, got inventive and started to push the rough sleepers around a little bit. Nothing really upsetting, just a couple of sleepless nights for an exhausted homeless city dweller. As always, they pick on the vulnerable and defenceless individuals that can’t or won’t counter with a serious legal defence that would challenge the bored officers. There was no noticeable increase in crime for the duration of the failed CCTV.

But there was an additional side-effect. Our ever-so-eager traffic wardens had to work for their money for a change. Without the guidance from their electronic helper that had become so useful in recent years.

AH! I must say this as well. A welcomed side effect was that parking offenders were removed out of bus stations and other spots that require immediate access, (offenders being those lazy shoppers who didn’t want to have a 5-minute stroll and/or pay a small parking fee). So the city’s treasure chest wasn’t filled up to its nominal level and all our well-known wardens had to find the parking offenders by themselves. It certainly kept them busy. This of course does bring up interesting questions about the purpose of CCTV and to what extent it affects the behaviour of potential criminals.

Please get in touch to discuss this or any other issue raised in this article by emailing [email protected] or calling 01223 366532

This article does not necessarily reflect the opinion of FLACK.

Everybody must remember the 3 days during August when Cambridge had

to survive without its CCTV system. Not that we remember it for that reason, we remember the flooded stores and shops and of course the library after the Saturday downpour in one

of the wettest summers this country has seen in human history.

As a result, the CCTV system suffered a catastrophic failure and was out of action for 3 days. In the aftermath, shopkeepers complained that it took too long to get the system up and running again and that they and their property was not being protected by the ever-so-watchful electronic eye.

Not that there was a great danger of increased break-ins and robberies. Somebody forgot to tell the criminal element in the city that the CCTV was out of action, so they went on with their normal lives, mostly sleeping. The increased police patrol, by police officers on overtime, was only witnessed by the rough sleeper population of the city. They got pushed around again, since no criminals or drunken students could be found (I witnessed this personally and heard other people’s accounts).

J told me about his short encounter with the law. ‘The female copper approached me when I was trying to make some money busking at my normal spot. She told me that I had to move since my music was a noise pollution to the neighbourhood. Not that my guitar playing could add a sufficient amount of noise to the loud music and conversations pouring out of the nightclub doors next to me or wake anyone up in this non-residential part of the city.”

Unfortunately for J and others, police work is measured by performance, which is linked to cases,

Blindfolded by the Floodsby Verge Walker

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Tattoos, are they just ink or art? Tattooing is a practice old as man, but until recently in Western culture one that was relegated

to tribes, sailors, gangs, criminals and whores. Nowadays tattooing is undergoing a renaissance so that only the deeply unfashionable remain unblemished by ink, unlike celebs such as Pink, Anastasia, and Eminem as well as a large proportion of modern day footballers.

Prehistoric Man was thought to have practiced tattooing by puncturing the skin with crude tools that were dipped in some pigment that left permanent marks, and Mummies bearing decorative tattoos have been discovered in various parts of the Globe. In Taiwan facial tattoos of the Atayal Tribe are named “Badasun” which are used to demonstrate that an adult man can protect his homeland and an adult female is qualified to weave cloth and perform housekeeping.

Yet for nearly as long as there has been tattooing

there has been condemnation. Even the Romans considered decorative tattooing Barbaric, a slur evident in the Latin world as the tattoos were used to mark slaves and criminals.

Despite its deep roots in ancient cultures, tattooing had fallen out of practice in Europe by the time Britain’s Captain James Cook set sail for the Polynesian Islands in 1768. Cook’s men didn’t truly understand the true significance of tattooing among the Oceanic people, for whom the designs were both a rite of passage and symbolic protection against the spirit world and earthly enemies. Yet the sailors were eager to be marked themselves. A turtle meant a sailor had passed through the equator, an anchor (like Popeye the cartoon character) meant a sailor had crossed the Atlantic. By the 1900s, 90% of all U.S. Navy sailors had tattoos.

Because tattooing emerged from the Naval underclass it grew in port districts, areas long linked with prostitutes and criminals, it developed a seedy reputation. A tattoo parlour was never considered a place respectable people would venture into. But once tattooists set up shop in bigger cities, and the invention of the electric needle made the procedure less painful, attitudes began to change. In fact tattooing became the new fad among the upper classes in England, inspired by the Duke of York, who later became King George V, who had a dragon tattooed on his arm in 1882. The fashion extended to women including Sir Winston Churchill’s mother. Jennie Churchill was reported to have a serpent on her wrist.

In the early 1970s a tattooist may have only had a few customers in a year but now they would get 3 or 4 a day. Tattoos are also used as a cosmetic procedure such as make up or matching skin discolouration. Permanent tattoos are used to enhance eyebrows, lips and eyes. Some people even have tattooed moles to make themselves appear more attractive.

As nice as tattoos look they also carry the risk of infection. Tattoos are considered permanent, yet it is sometimes possible to remove them with laser treatment. Typically black or more coloured inks can be removed more completely. The pain and expense of removing tattoos will be much greater than the pain and expense of applying them.

I have a total of 17 tattoos and love every single one of them and can’t wait to get more so why settle for just one tattoo when with a little imagination you can turn your entire body into a canvas.

Inking Art? by Dominic Start

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I have a total of 17 tattoos and love

every single one of them.

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FLACK EFFECT by Tash Stryder

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Kills boredom

I’m Cambridge born and bred, and I love my city. I grew up in Arbury, in a tiny house with the whole family on top of each other, it was (still is in fact)

total chaos.For most of my life I’ve been trying to come to

terms with mental illness and the perpetual feeling that I don’t want to exist, a major factor in my accommodation issues today. I am and have always been late and unreliable, not finishing school or college despite being fairly intellectual, and unable to hold down anything more than a part-time job.

I became homeless in November last year, and in all honesty, I’ve never had as much fun, or been part of such a diverse community before. I entered into this world with all the usual stereotypical expectations of homelessness, and instead found a group of people, most of who really worry about you, despite their own vulnerabilities. You find a lot of entertainment when you’re on the streets most of the time, and I’ve noticed a great sense of humour within the homeless community.

As I’ve already described, I’m the most flaky person in the world, but because of FLACK’s laid back, almost non-committal atmosphere, for the last two months I’ve been at FLACK nearly every single day (it might also have something to do with eyeing up my gorgeous boyfriend who’s on the cover!) I’ve done lots of odd jobs and submitted work, and already I’ve managed to get myself on the editors’ team, even though you can usually find me napping on the sofa!

With FLACK, for the first time in my life, I really feel like I’m achieving something. FLACK makes life easier, I couldn’t be more grateful.



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this scene could have been painted, but the way Monet has approached it, the subject is very much Springtime and the exact identities and relationship of the characters take a backseat. What Monet was most interested in was painting the moment: The particular weather, at a particular time of day in a particular place. His way of painting depended on not having any preconceptions about how he expected a scene to look, but on observing its actual appearance in an almost scientific way. To do this he could not work in the studio, but needed to be immersed in the scene he wanted to paint, and to work fast, before it changed! So he usually worked outside. And this was made possible by the recent inventions of oil paint in metal tubes, and folding easels.

So although a painting cannot describe the smells of the season, or the birds tweeting, or the temperature of the day; it is the colours of the garden, and the quality of the light that make this scene unmistakably springtime. And so whatever weird weather and confused vegetation awaits us in the coming month, we will be sure it is October from the slanting late afternoon light, or (to quote another of my favourite philosophers!) ‘a feeling we get when we look to the west’…This painting can be found in gallery 5, on the first floor.


My great uncle Albert once observed that ‘autumn is a second spring, with every leaf a flower’. It is a great quote that seems

especially fitting in view of some of the seasonal absurdities we’ve experienced in recent years… So what better time for OoM to turn its attentions to Monet’s Springtime, a jewel of the Fitz collection?

The painting shows Monet’s son and stepdaughter sitting in the orchard of Monet’s garden. There are endless different ways that

Object of the Month #13By Josie Camus


Claude Monet Springtime 1886

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Saturday 20th October

Oxjam will be taking over the City of Cambridge again this year on Saturday 20th October.

One wristband gets you into all six venues and are on sale now for just £8.

Buy your wristband at Ken Stevens or We Got Tickets.

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FLACK LISTINGS are researched by our volunteers and homeless members. FLACK’s mission is to offer our readers a new way to explore Cambridge, beyond old divisions like town / gown or homeless / housed.

CAMBRIDGE HIGHLIGHTSFestival of IdeasWed 24 Oct to Sun 4 NovVarious times FreeFrom University of Cambridge and their sponsors. Huge programme of events around Cambridge: talks and performances. For all ages. ‘Explore the arts, humanities and social sciences for free’. Booking opened on 12 Sept, but most are drop-in. We have listed a few individual ones in this mag.www.cam.ac.uk/festivalofideas

Disability Sport and Arts FestivalNetherhall Sports Centre, Queen Edith’s Way, Cambridge CB1 8NN

Sun 28 Oct10am to 4pmFor people of all ages who have a disability, plus their carers/families. Full day of sports, dance, drama and creative arts. Lots of sports and arts organisations will be on hand for taster sessions and film screenings. FLACK will be there screening

films and pinhole camera workshop. See website for more info. Probably need to register in advance.www.tinyurl.com/[email protected] 01223 457532

EXHIBITIONS & HISTORY

New Paintings by Ruth Beloe and Isobel StempCambridge Contemporary Art, 6 Trinity St, Cambridge CB2 1SU

To Sun 21 OctUsual gallery hours FreeTwo female Cambridge-based artists, ‘use their everyday surroundings to produce pieces of beautiful art, bringing the ordinary to life’.www.cambridgegallery.co.uk

White And WhiterSeminar Room, Fitzwilliam Museum, Trumpington St, Cambridge CB2 1RB

Wed 10 Oct12.45pm for 1.15pm Free (by token)



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Exploring themes of Japanese Snow Country (print) exhib (from 2 Oct).www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct04

A Day with a DuckBabylon Gallery, Waterside, Ely, Cambs CB7 4AU

Sat 1 Sept to Sun 7 Oct FreeSite-specific work from Helen Stratford, celebrates Ely’s relationship with ‘feathered denizens’. Check online for other related events.

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Beckie Reed – New Work14 King’s Parade, Cambridge CB2 1SJ

Thur 11 Oct to Sun 4 NovMons to Sats 9.30am to 5.30pm; Suns 11am to 5pm FreeLocal artist shows evocative landscapes, combining techniques and processes, merging abstract with detail.www.byardart.co.uk

Best birthday present evertandem skydive

whole box of Roses

Legacy of Captain ScottThe Polar Museum, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1ER

Wed 17 Oct to Sat 12 JanTues to Sats (except bank hols)10am to 4pm. FreeExploring the impact of Scott’s achievements. Antarctic science and exploration, a century of art and literature and the wider cultural legacy of his expeditions.www.spri.cam.ac.uk

NeoplasmCambridge Art Salon, 29 Cromwell Road, Cambridge CB1 3BE.

19th to 31st October.Thurs 5-7pm. Fri – Sun 10am-5pm Free.An exhibition of photos and ceramic works by Penny Sackett Hayes

50% of Print sales to go to Arthur Rank Hospice, Cambridge. Some of the photos in the exhibition where taken by Penny of her husband Eddy prior to him being diagnosed with lung cancer.

Penny has a BA Hons Fine Art degree from The University of Hertfordshire and an ND in ceramics from City Lit, London, She taught ceramics, sculpture and photography at Hills Road 6th Form College, Cambridge and has exhibited in

London, Cambridge and the USA.www.cambridgeartsalon.org.uk

Solid on our Source PlanetWysing Arts, Fox Road, Cambridge CB23 2TX

To Sun 28 Oct12 noon to 5pm Free. Works by a group of artists who took part in a recent Escalator Visual Arts retreat at Wysing: ‘ ideas around alternative educational models’ in a range of media.www.wysingartscentre.org

Trouble with TermitesSeminar Room, Fitzwilliam Museum, Trumpington St, Cambridge CB2 1RB

Wed 3 Oct12.45pm for 1.15pm – By free tokenLunchtime talk about the conservation of painted wood coffins in Egypt.www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct03

Waste LandRuskin Gallery, Anglia Ruskin University, East Rd, Cambridge CB1 1PT

Wed 3 to Sat 27 OctUsual opening times Free.Vernacular photography with staged scenarios to create elusive self-portraits. Check online for opening hours.


Winifred NicholsonKettle’s Yard, Castle St, Cambridge

CB3 0AQ

To Fri 21 DecSee website for opening hoursLatest in ‘artist in focus displays’. Nicholson, including her theories on colour and light, was an important influence on Jim Ede in the 1920s and 30s, when he was developing his ideas for Kettle’s Yard. The exhibition will include works not normally on display, and correspondence between Nicholson and Ede.www.kettlesyard.co.uk

ART, CRAFT & REPAIRSMake, Do and Mend74 Ditton Walk, Cambridge CB5 8QE

Local not-for-profit offers creative and empowering workshops for people with experience of mental health distress. Amazing range of activities from cleaning to foraging to rag-rugging to Tai Chi. Volunteering opportunities galore. Check online for details.www.makedoandmendinfo.co.uk01223 521634

Autumn Crafts at Wood GreenWood Green Animal Shelter, London Road, Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire, PE29 2NH

Sat 13 and Sun 14 Oct10.00am - 4pmAdmission: £ 2.50, Concessions £2.00Sample and buy from our wide range of arts, craft and gift stalls where you might find anything from jewellery and other accessories, handicrafts, hand made cards, photography, candles, aromatherapy products, through to ceramics and wood turning. Food and drink might include wine, real-food as well as chocolates and other confectionerywww.oakleighfairs.co.uk/autumncrafts

ScrapstoreCherry Hinton Village Centre, Cambridge CB1 9EJ

Sat 13 Oct1.30pm to 3.30pmOne in a series of workshops for children and young people to learn about recycling... but you can also pick up things for adults to re-use in art/craft activities. And you can now bring empty printer cartridges along.www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct0601223 457873

Best birthday present everJar of gherkins

Holiday to seaside with parents

Cambridge Quilters David Rayner Building, Scotsdales Garden centre, Cambridge Rd, Shelford, Cambs CB22 5JTFri 5 to Sun 7 Oct10am to 4pm £2.50Long-established local group hold an exhibition every 3 years - with proceeds going to Scotsdale’s Charitable Foundation and Addenbrooke’s Sick Children Trust. Includes refreshments and raffle for a hand-made quilt. New members always welcome – ‘you don’t need to be an expert’.

They meet (monthly) on Friday mornings in Granchester and Weds eves in the Orchard Community Centre – for talks and demos – visitors welcome. They make quilts for the local community including the Special Care Baby Unit and for post-mastectomy patients. See their website for opportunities to learn how to patch and quilt.www.cambridgequilters.co.uk




Skills FestSt Andrew’s Hall, St Andrew’s Rd, Chesterton, Cambridge CB4 1DH

Sat 6 Oct12 noon to 4pm Free.From Cambridge Carbon Footprint. For skills that help you live more sustainably e.g. veg cooking, yogurt and jam making, knitting and growing your own.www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct10

Craft Workshops for AdultsFarmland Museum & Denny Abbey, Ely Road, Waterbeach, Cambs CB25 9PQ

Sun 7 Oct: basket making (£47);Sun 21 Oct: Fur and features’ drawing and painting (£27); 10am to 4pm or 5pmMust book.www.dennyfarmlandmuseum.org.uk

MUSEFitzwilliam Museum, Trumpington St, Cambridge CB2 1RB

Fri 26 Oct 10am to 12 noon £5Adult workshops to gain confidence drawing. Must book.www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct07

Making a Mini-Messenger BagJohn Lewis, Grand Arcade, 10 Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3DS

Thur 18 Oct 10.30am to 4pm £40 (with lunch and tea)Second in series of three sewing classes with Erica Pask. Need to book in Haberdashery.www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct08

Tindalls Demo Days15-23 King Street, Cambridge CB1 1LH SaturdaysDemos from 10am to 4pm FreeLocal arts/craft/graphics materials shop invites artists/craftspeople to demonstrate in the shop their work and/or materials.6 Oct: Indian Miniature Painting; 13 Oct: Calligraphy Illumination; 20 Oct: Paper Sculpture ; 27 Oct : Mixed Media.Just drop-by and you might even get a discount on related purchases. www.tindalls.co.uk

Best birthday present everLife (from my mother)

NIGHTLIFESalon RougeJ2, Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge CB1 7GX

Sat 20 Oct

9pm to 2am £12.50 AdvFor 18+ (take ID). Monthly ‘glamour & glitz’ vintage and burlesque night. For Oct, Kitty Bang Bang with acrobatics from Craig the Incredible Hula Boy. Music by Vintage De Luxe and DJ Crash & Burn. Dress: Burlesque & Vintage –or risk not getting in.

Recommended by Carla from FLACK.www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct24

Wham BaamThe Place, 22 Sidney St, Cambridge

CB2 3HG

Weds 10pm to 3am .£3 all night (student ID required).

Cambridge’s Gay and Lesbian night –electrifying music.http://www.whambaam.com/

Best birthday present everCommodore 64

My little boy

Jazz WaveUpstairs function room, Baroosh, 8 Market Passage, Cambridge CB2 3PF

Every first Wed of month**no time or cost listed**Over 21s only. Mix of trad jazz. Check in the bar for times etc.www.baroosh.co.uk

Switch at BallareHeidelberg Gardens, Lion Yard, Cambridge CB2 3NA

Fridays 10pm to 4am £6 or lessReal urban music in Cambridge. Cambridge’s heavyweight R&B, Hip-Hop and dancehall weekly.www.facebook.com/witchcambridge

Propaganda Indie Night Fez Club, 15 Market Passage, Cambridge, CB2 3PF

Fridays10pm to 3am £5 or lessUK’s biggest Indie night, featuring ‘top tunes, cracking drinks offers and an unforgettable nightclub experience’. Recommended by volunteer at FLACK.www.cambridgefez.com/our_nights

Fez Club – Special Events15 Market Passage, Cambridge CB2 3PF

Wed 3 Oct: Fiesta Ibiza PartyFri 5 Oct: Fresh Meat’s Vod (Zawe Ashton) DJ setSun 7 Oct: Klub NachtFri 12 Oct: James (‘Jay’) Buckley From the InbetweenersFor 18+. City centre club. Check website for regular events.www.cambridgefez.com

MUSIC ~ CLASSICAL & JAZZ

Lunchtime Concerts at the FitzwilliamGallery 3, Fitzwilliam Museum, Trumpington St, Cambridge CB2 1RB

Suns 7, 14, 21, 28 Oct1.15pm Free (get there early for a seat)See website for ‘who and what’.www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct25

Best birthday present everTonka toy that got nicked

Friday Lunchtime concerts at Anglia RuskinMumford Theatre, Anglian Ruskin Univ.

1.10pm Free

Includes 5 Oct: Emma Halnan (flute) and Hristo Dushev (percussion); 12 Oct: Vivian Choi (piano); 19 Oct: Ethan Ash (vocal and guitar); 29 Oct: Simply Reeds. Continue to 7 Dec.www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct09



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Tchaikovsky & WhitacreWest Road Concert Hall, 11 West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DP

Sunday 28 October7.30pm £20 or lessNew season from Cambridge Philharmonic: ‘Tchaikovsky at his most impassioned and heartfelt’ plus works by two pre-eminent American choral composers of today: Eric Whitacre and Morten [email protected] 357851

Robert Levin plays Mozart and BeethovenWest Road Concert Hall, Cambridge.

Wed 31 Oct8pm £15 or lessFrom Academy of Ancient Music, part of a three-day visiting professorship.www.tinyurl.com/flackoct01 01223 357851

Joan Morrell and 40 years of Cambridge Modern JazzHidden Rooms, 7a Jesus Lane, Cambridge CB5 8BA

Sun 14 Oct5pm £16www.cambridgejazz.org

Trish Clowes Tangent QuintetHidden Rooms, 7a Jesus Lane, Cambridge CB5 8BA

Fri 26 Oct8pm £16 or less‘Fascinating hinterland between jazz and contemporary classical music, combining fluent improvisation with languid, evocative melodic lines and shifting textures’.www.cambridgejazz.org

FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERTSEmmanuel United Reformed Church, Trumpington St

No charge – retiring collectionFare Shares Cafe open for good home cooked lunches and snacks. Come early to avoid the rush.

THURSDAY 4 OCTOBER 1pmMusic Scholars from The Leys School will offer a varied and exciting programme of soloists

THURSDAY 18 OCTOBER 1pmHelen Roche violin, Michael Waldron piano. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Violin Sonata in G major K301 George Frideric Handel Violin Sonata in D major HWV 371 Oliver Rudland Owl Flight

TUESDAY 23 OCTOBER 1pmVokaal Kabaal, Dutch mixed voice choir of around 50 singers from Castricum, (Amsterdam)

WEDNESDAY 31 OCTOBER 1pmVeronica Henderson cello & Ian de Massini piano J. S. Bach Prelude and Fugue in D major BWV 874 from “The Well-Tempered Clavier” J. S. Bach Prelude and Gigue from the D minor Solo Cello Suite BWV 1008 S. Rachmaninoff Sonata in G minor, Op. 19

MUSIC ~ ROCK POP FOLK

Hot Numbers – MusicUnit 6, Dales Brewery, Gwydir St, Cambridge CB1 2LJ

Mons to Sats 7am to 6pm; Sun 8am to 6pmIndependent ‘gourmet’ coffee house – with very good cakes/snacks too. From Cambridge-local Simon, who is very serious about coffee, coffee-related kit and music (especially jazz). Also Sun afternoon/weekdays eves music events - for donation (can bring own alcohol). See website for calendar. www.hotnumberscoffee.co.uk

Azealia BanksJ1, Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge CB1 7GX

Tue 9 Oct 7pm £12.5020-year-old lyricist from Harlem, NYC.www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct26

Krar CollectiveJ2, Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge CB1 7GX

Tue 2 Oct 7pm £10‘The Ethiopian White Stripes’- they create a surprisingly big sound. The ancient 6-stringed krar lyre is steeped in the practice of wandering troubadours. ‘Zeleke gives these traditions a contemporary twist and, in his hands, plugged in and strummed with hypnotic grooves, the krar becomes a gritty, ancient rock guitar’.www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct29

Best birthday present everToy Soldiers

Cambridge Folk ClubThe Golden Hind, 355 Milton Road, Cambridge CB4 1SP

Fri 5 Oct: open stage; Fri 12 Oct: Brian Jeffels, Hicks and Goulbourn.Fri 19 Oct: open stage;.Sat 20 Oct: special concert with John Renbourn and Wizz Jones, support: Emma Black, all at St Luke’s ChurchFri 26 Oct: Mick Ryan and Paul Downes8pm £12 or less (esp. for open stage nights)Series of regular Cambridge Folk Club events – all (but one this month) at Golden Hind pub. All welcome, discount for members. See their website.www.cambridgefolkclub.org

The FiverJ1, Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge CB1 7GX

Fri 19 Oct 6.30pm £5Five bands for a fiver. Bargain.www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct27

KatzenjammerJ1, J2, Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge CB1 7GX

Thur 25 Oct 7pm £9All the way from Norway: ‘folk and country and blues and punk rock and uplifting Balkanised gypsy thrumming’. www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct28

Best birthday present everSewing Machine

Mawkin, Josienne Clarke and Ben WalkerCB2, Norfolk St, Cambridge CB1 2LD

Sat 20 Oct7.45pm £10From Acoustic Routes, Mawkin are ‘blistering 5-piece band fusing folk, world, jazz, prog and rock’ – plus two folkies from London.www.acousticroutes.co.uk

Robin Williamson + Naomi RandallThe Portland Arms, 129 Chesterton Road, Cambridge CB4 3BA

Thur 11 Oct8pm £14 (seated)Founder of Incredible String Band. Indo-Celtic sound. www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct18




Roddy WoombleThe Portland Arms, 129 Chesterton Road, Cambridge CB4 3BA

Fri 19 Oct8pm £14‘Mellow, folky and acoustic all the way’.www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct20

Smoke FairiesThe Portland Arms, 129 Chesterton Road, Cambridge CB4 3BA

Mon 8 Oct8pm £9From Green Mind. ‘They haunt mid-Western prairies at night, appearing from the ether to strum guitars at bewildered passers-by, who stand transfixed as their otherworldly harmonies emanate from high above’. Support is Bears Den.www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct17

Wish you were here 2012Portland Arms, Boathouse, NCI Sports & Social Club

Sat 13 Oct £13.50From Green Mind. Multi-venue festival. One wristband, loads of (at least 16) bands.www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct19

PUB LIFE

Events at the Sun Waterbeach7 Chapel St, Waterbeach, Cambs CB25 9HR

Tues: darts, Thurs: quiz night, Sats: football, Suns: cheese night (music or dairy product?) Also monthly live music. Contact them for details.www.thesun-waterbeach.co.uk 01223 861 254

The Geldart Jazz and Blues Club1 Ainsworth Street, Cambridge CB1 2PF

Last Wed of month £12 or lessReturn of monthly feature. Best to book ahead. Also other regular nights, exhibitions...hog roasts etc.www.the-geldart.co.uk01223 314264

The First and LastMelbourne Place, Cambridge CB1 1EQ

Smart but relaxing pub, just behind Parker’s Piece, with real ales, ‘hearty homemade food’ live sport. Check their website for events. You can get FLACK mag there via honesty box too.www.thefirstandlastcambridge.co.uk

GREAT OUTDOORS

Apple and Orchard Day at WandleburyWandlebury Country Park, Babraham, Cambridge CB22 3AE

Sat 6 Oct11am to 4.30pm Free.Countryside delights for all the family: get your apples, nuts and other soft fruit identified, discover the importance of orchard conservation & beekeeping. Try archery, apple tasting & apple press, craft activities, walks and fairy tales (pm), tea/coffee/juice on the green and other stalls. Just turn up.www.events.cambridgeppf.org

Halloween Ghost ToursScudamores Punting Company, Mill Lane, Cambridge CB2 1RS

Weds 24 to 31 Oct£18.50 or less90-min punting and walking tours – explore the darker side of Cambridge. Wooah! Phone for times and booking.01223 359750

Falling Leaves FestivalBurwash Manor, New Road, Barton Cambridge CB23 7EY

Sun 28 Oct11am to 4pm FreeRSPB come to Burwash to help celebrate this beautiful time of year, and to teach us how to help the wildlife in our gardens. Children’s activities.www.burwashmanor.com

Gay Outdoor Club1st Sun of month

11am onwards

Local branch of national organisation – ‘activity club for gay men and women and their friends’. Mostly Cambs walks of about 7 miles. ‘Friendly group who always look forward to new friends joining us’. Picnics and comfort stops – and tea/cakes - what’s not to like? See website for more details. www.goc.org.uk

Best birthday present everFamily party at pub with Country & Western singer

Moonlit Walk at WandleburyWandlebury Country Park, Babraham, Cambridge CB22 3AE

Mon 29 Oct

8pm to 9pm Free.Join rangers by the light of the full moon. Also autumn walks on Tue/Wed 30/31 Oct at 10am (£6.50 or less per child). Need to book.www.events.cambridgeppf.org

FILM, DANCE & THEATRE

*FLACK FUNDRAISERThe Pursuit of HappynessMissing Sock, Newmarket Rd, Stow-cum-Quy, Cambridge CB25 9AQ

Thursday 25th October

Doors open 18.15 Entry on donation

The Pursuit of Happyness is a 2006 American biographical drama film based on Chris Gardner’s nearly one-year struggle with homelessness. Directed by Gabriele Muccino, the film features Will Smith as Gardner, an on-and-off-homeless salesman-turned stockbroker. Smith’s son Jaden Smith co-stars, making his film debut as Gardner’s son Christopher Jr.

FLACK will also be screening some of our inspirational short films before the main feature.

The Missing Sock is a friendly new restaurant bar venue and we look forward to seeing you there.01223 812660

Sylvia Rimat: I Guess if the Stage Exploded...J2, Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge CB1 7GX

Wed 10 Oct7pm £12 or lessBy introducing memory tasks and techniques and applying them to the stage situation, the audience is systematically trained to remember – hopefully forever.www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct31

Best birthday present ever Digital watch that could go 50m underwater

A bike.

Menagerie Young Writers WorkshopSats 13 Oct to 17 Nov2pm to 5pm £30Part of Hotbed Lab development programme, series of 6 workshops for Young Writers in the East of England. For ages 16–25. Need to apply. www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct32




Squeaky Gate Monday Drama 47-51 Norfolk St, Cambridge CB1 2LD

Mons 2.00pm to 5.00pm FreeWorkshops introducing drama skills. Developing physical, vocal and movement skills - encourages playfulness, inventiveness and a genuine sense of fun. Using improvisation, found objects and written scripts, learn to tell your own and other people’s stories. Learn to listen, observe and to respond in a safe, playful environment, working towards presenting a play at the end of term. All adults welcome.www.squeakygate.org.uk

Vincent Dance Theatre: MotherlandJ2, Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge CB1 7GX

Wed 17 Oct7pm £12 or lessBlending dance, text and live music. Eleven men, women and children take a look at the gender they were born into and the price they are paying for it.www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct33

KIDS & YOUNG PEOPLE

University Museum of ZoologyMons to Fris: 10am to 4.45pm Sats: 11am to 4pm FreeExtensive collection of scientifically important zoological material, including those of Charles Darwin. Regular events for all ages. Runs ‘Young Zoologist Club’ (for ages 6 to 13 years) and UMZC Zoology Club’ (for ages 13 to 18 years). Check online for more details.www.museum.zoo.cam.ac.uk

Halloween PartiesVenue TBC

Wed 31 Oct3pm to 4.30pm (ages 4 to 7)7pm to 8.30pm (ages 8 to 11) £10From Cambridge Kung Fu, well established, not-for-profit social enterprise. Party with crafting activities and Kung Fu games. Need to book. Check their websites for other classes and activities for all ages.www.cambridgekungfu.com01223 368229

Best birthday present everSlave 1 and Boba Fett

Nice card from my brother

Halloween Fun at WandleburyWandlebury Country Park, Babraham, Cambridge CB22 3AE

Sat 27 Oct4.30pm to 7pm £9 or lessCome in fancy dress, carve pumpkin sculptures, join the Rangers on a candlelit twilight walk returning to the Stable Rooms for hot soup. Bring a torch if you wish. Need to book. www.events.cambridgeppf.org

Farmyard Halloween FunFarmland Museum & Denny Abbey, Ely Road, Waterbeach, Cambs CB25 9PQ

Sun 28 Oct10am to 4pm £5.50 or lessFun for all the family. Also ‘Ghostly chandeliers’ on Tue 30 Oct from 12 noon to 4pm (£4.50 or less), for ages 4+.www.dennyfarmlandmuseum.org.uk

Bumpercise and AquatotsVarious venues in and around Cambridge

Afternoons and eves £5 or block bookAnte- and post-natal exercise in water, baby and toddler swimming and parenting classes. You can even buy Swimfins – to make you look like a shark or maybe help you float and learn to swim.www.bumperciseandaquatots.com

Wysing Big Draw Family WorkshopFox Road, Cambridge CB23 2TX

Sat 6 Oct2pm to 4.30pm FreePart of national programme to get people drawing – at least once a year. Other venues around Cambs too

(check national website).www.wysingartscentre.org

POETRY & COMEDY

Hammer & Tongue Cambridge, featuring Rob AutonFountain Inn, 12 Regent Street, Cambridge CB2 1DB

Wed 10-Oct7:30pm for 8pm start. £6.50/ £5/ £2Local branch of national slam poetry network. Sign up as one of the eight to compete in the open slam for a place in the Regional Final, or just dive in and soak up the entertainment. Headline poet Rob Auton has just returned from a run at the Edinburgh Fringe of the critically acclaimed “The Yellow Show”www.hammerandtongue.co.uk07904 488009

Allographic: Other Voices, featuring InjaFountain Inn, 12 Regent Street, Cambridge CB2 1DB

Sunday 28-Oct7:30pm for 8pm start. £3.50/ £2Open mic for poets, storytellers and other spoken word, with guest features. Allographic is the local publisher of ‘Small Word’ fanzine of poetry, short-storytelling, photos/artwork (available at Heffers, Rejuvinate and online).www.allographic.co.uk07904 488009

Best birthday present everSurprise birthday party

Etch-a-sketch

The Monarch of WitEmmanuel URC, Trumpington St, Cambridge CB2 1RR

Sat 6 Oct7.30pm FreeCelebrate the life and mind of John Donne. www.emmanuel-urc.org.uk



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Portland Comedy ClubThe Portland Arms, 129 Chesterton Road, Cambridge CB4 3BA

Last Fri of month8pmwww.theportland.co.uk

Josie Long – Romance and AdventureJ2, Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge CB1 7GX

Sat 27 Oct7pm £12This is Josie’s sixth solo show and she’s going to try and make it the best one. Twice Fosters Best Comedy Award Nominee. Best Newcomer Award Winner. www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct34

Cambridge Poetry GroupTibbatts Room, St Luke’s Church, Victoria Rd, Cambridge CB4 3DZ

1st Thur of month7.30pm to 9.30pm £17 full members or less (annual)Friendly local group of poets and poetry lovers. Members are encouraged to write a poem to a set subject each month - although poems on any subject are acceptable. These are read aloud and published in a booklet for members (also available in Central Library/Grantchester tea rooms). Drop-in to monthly meeting if interested - bring a poem of your choice.Paulina Gooding (Sec) 01223 210711www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct11

FITNESS, HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Zumba classes with MartaThree locations in Cambridge

Tues eves, Weds eves and Sat amFrom £5 (or in sets)Zumba Atomic (for kids 8+), Gold

(for older people), fitness and toning. Check website for details. 07914 493352www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct22

Sweaty Betty Fitness and Running ClubSweaty Betty shop, 38 Trinity Street, CB2 1TB

FreeRunning Club, Beginners’ Fitness Club

Both on Wednesday evening 6.15-7.15pm

No need to book, just show up. Women only. (Also Yoga on Monday evenings

– see website)www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct3501223 364 666

Dance Offensive – auditionsRomsey Mill Centre, Hemingford Rd, Cambridge CB1 3BZ

Sat 6 Oct2pm to 3pmFor those aged 13 to 23 years and with some dance experience. In the form of a workshop. Company members receive FREE high level training in Street, Breaking, Capoeira, Physical Theatre and more.www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct12

Cambridge Handball ClubChesterton Sports Centre, Gilbert Rd, Cambridge

Thurs 8pm to 10pm Fees per session or monthFor ages 16+. Social and competitive club. New players (male and female) always welcome.www.camhandball.tripod.com

Cambridge Floorball ClubChesterton Sports Centre

Tues at 8pm £3.50 (first session free)For ages 5+. Well-established local club for unusual sport ‘a bit like indoor hockey’. They play ‘mainly for fun’. Mixed teams. See website for what to bring/wear.www.cambridge-floorball.org.uk

Cambridge Canoe ClubClubhouse: Sheeps Green, Newnham Rec, Cambridge

For recreational and competitive paddlers (ages 8+). Activities and events all year round including at Abbey Pool but also trips to other parts of the UK. Newcomers (and guests) welcome. Club year starts in April. ‘Give it a go’ taster sessions available. See website for contact details.www.cambridgecanoeclub.org.uk

Taoist Tai Chi Society of Great BritainVarious locations across Cambs

Weekly, day and eves Free, once a memberLocal branch of national society. Gentle set of movements to promote health and wellbeing: beginner, continuing and health recovery (for people with chronic illnesses or recovering from injury). For people of all

ages and in all health conditions. You need to join the society (variable fees, which will be explained to you), pay an annual fee (special rates are available). New classes from May in St John’s Church and Arbury Community Centre. Check website for all locations, dates and contacts.www.taoist.org.uk

Health WalksMostly week days FreeAt least six schemes within 5 miles of Cambridge (600+ in UK). Run by national Walking for Health project (Ramblers and Macmillan). Some start at GP practices, community centres or in country parks. See online for locations and times. All welcome – especially if you don’t currently get much exercise.See website for details


Best birthday present everFestival tickets to see

Rammstein

MAKING MUSICDowsing for SoundMusical collective of over 60 voices and a house band. All from Cambridge and taking part in their spare time. Covers of an eclectic range of music - from Icelandic soundscapes to Indie hits, soaring club anthems, Scottish mouth music and orchestral pop to plainsong and early polyphony. Perform for charity – and fun. Keen for new members – esp men and also for band. No audition, no need to read music.www.dowsingforsound.com

Cambridge Guitar ClubMeeting House, 12 Jesus Lane, Cambridge CB5 8BA

Thur 4 Oct7.30pm to 10pm £3 or lessMonthly club event for classical/acoustic guitar, with ensemble playing for first 30 mins. All ages but under 16s must be with adult.www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct36

Singing LessonsCentre at St Paul’s, Hills Rd, Cambridge CB2 1JP

Weds One-to-one tuition. Voice development, technique, repertoire, breathing and re-training. Whatever genre you like. Also available in Saffron Walden.07799 553304




Orlando SingersSt Andrew’s Hall, St Andrew’s Road, Chesterton, Cambridge CB4 1DH

Every Thurs8pm to 9.45pmPeter Horley: 01223 504661

Anglia Chamber ChoirLAB 028, Lord Ashcroft Building, Anglia Ruskin University, East Rd, Cambridge CB1 1PT

Every Thurs5pm to 7pmLocal choir singing range of music. Membership is open to all at Anglia but also local community, by brief audition. Prior experience of sight-reading music recommended. Contact Paul Rhys for more info.www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct14

Street VoicesAkeman St Community Rooms, 82 Akeman St, Cambridge CB4 3HG

Fridays10.30am to 12.20pm‘A band with a difference’ – members are the vulnerably housed, people living in homeless hostels, and other members of the street community in Cambridge. Join them at their weekly practice session on Fridays– listen, sing or play an instrument. Lively, mainly acoustic sound is available for gigs large and small. See online for special events – or book them for yours? www.streetvoices.org.uk

SCIENCE ~ TECH ~ TRANSPORT

Sedgewick Museum of Earth SciencesDowning Street, Cambridge CB2 3EQ

Mons to Fris 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm; Sats: 10am to 4pmCollection of fossils and geology. With regular events (including arts/crafts) for all ages. Say hello to the Barrington hippo. Check their website for details. www.sedgwickmuseum.org

Autumn Air ShowImperial War Museum Duxford, Cambs CB22 4QR

Sun 14 OctFlying from 1.30pm to about 4.30pm Usual admission (or free outside!).

Tank demos and ridesImperial War Museum Duxford, Cambs CB22 4QR

Tank Arena at Duxford

Suns 7 Oct (and 14 Oct, as part of air show)2pm for demo, 2.30pm for rides Demos free with admission; Rides: £6‘Exciting... sensational’. You need to be above 4’2” for the rides. www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct15

SHOPPING, FOOD & DRINK

Emmaus CambridgeGreen End, Landbeach, Cambs CB25 9FD

Mons to Sats: 10am to 5pm (8pm on Thurs)As featured in Sept FLACK mag. First community in the UK for formerly homeless. Runs second-hand shop with every type of bargain household furniture, goods, bikes and collectables. Can deliver for small charge. Discounts are available for those receiving some benefits - bring proof or referral letter. Donations of goods always welcome – check website for details. Also cafe, with FLACK honesty box. www.emmauscambridge.org01223 863657

Cambridge Craft Market All Saints Garden, Jesus Lane, Cambridge CB5 8BP

Every Sat, weather permitting FreeWell-established open-air arts and crafts direct from the artist. Right in the centre of town.www.cambridge-craft-market.co.uk

Pie and Mash nightsUrban Larder, 9 The Broadway, Mill Rd, Cambridge CB1 3NA

Check website or call for dates £20 (bring own wine, £3.50 corkage)

Join local foodies at well-established community deli/cafe. Local Pavitt’s pies – with mash and gravy. Need to book and pre-order your choice of pie. Can also host evening groups, parties. Also FLACK mags via honesty box. Check website for Loaf for Life sessions and forthcoming sourdough starter workshops.www.urbanlarder.co.ukPolly 01223 212462

LANGUAGE & CULTUREPoloniaPolish Club, 231 Chesterton Rd, Cambridge CB4 1AS

Polish restaurant and take-away in local Polish Club. To eat there, you need to join first but membership is free and can be

done on the day. If you are new to Polish food, there is a taster menu. See their website for special events.www.klubpolonia.co.uk01223 365 854

La DanteLocal Italian cultural association, offers classes and other ways to learn and practise Italian (and English), for all ages and aspirations. Programme of cultural events including art, cooking and film events. They also have a radio programme on Cambridge 105. Check their website for details.01223 31519www.ladante-in-cambridge.org

Alliance Francaise60 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 1LA

Lots of day and evening classes and cultural events towards gaining a better knowledge of French language. For all ages and interests. See website for up to date info.www.alliance-cam.co.uk

Best birthday present everAll of them / Close family

Italian language classes Centre at St Paul’s, Hills Rd, Cambridge CB2 1JP

With Guiseppina Morselli – evening/day. All levels and for exams. Group and individual.01223 512 [email protected]



Spanish Conversationat FLACK

City Life House, Sturton St, Cambridge, CB1 2QF (free parking available)

Mondays 5.30 - 6.30pmFREE (with current copy of FLACK)

Spanish conversation group led by Antonio who is a native spanish speaker.


ECO & PHILSOPHY What do Buddhists think?Cambridge Buddhist Centre, 38 Newmarket Rd, Cambridge CB5 8DT

Fris 5 (‘Physics’) and 12 Oct (‘Economics’)7.30pm to 8.45pm2nd and 3rd in series of 4 public talks by ordained members on secular themes. No need to book.www.cambridgebuddhistcentre.com

Low-carbon future – dream or nightmare?St Andrew’s Hall, St Andrew’s Rd, Chesterton, Cambridge CB4 1DH

Mon 29 Oct7.30pm to 9.30pmInteractive talk with Cambridge Carbon Footprint. Part of Festival of Ideas.www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct16

Best birthday present everParents found my missing dog

Going out to Fez club

People and Permaculture: Creating synergetic productive groupsTrumpington Pavilion, King George V Playing Field, Paget Road, Trumpington, Cambs CB2 9JF

Sat 27 Oct10am to 5pm £55 or lessWorkshop with Looby Macnamara, exploring group life and how to make the most of the group energy and people’s skills: ‘fun and interactive’. Also book launch at Heffers at 6.30pm the night before (free). Need to book for workshop. www.transitioncambridge.org

Science meets faith: towards a more altruistic societyWesley Methodist Church, Christ’s Pieces, Cambridge CB1 1LG

Thur 4 Oct5pm £12 or less (plus charity collection)Lecture to celebrate the centenary of this church. Matthieu Ricard, molecular biologist and now Buddhist monk living in Nepal. Described as ‘world’s happiest man’. He thinks we can be happy if ‘we are neither self-centred nor self-important and if we are kind to others’. All very welcome. Book in advance.www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct37

Unnatural predatorsThe Maypole, 20a Portugal Place, Cambridge CB5 8AF

Tue 30 Oct12 noonPart of the Festival of Ideas, Cambridge Skeptics in the Pub host Deborah Hyde’s discussion about malign supernatural folklore. If you want to know ‘why vampires visit in autumn, whether dogs see ghosts and whether incubi live in electric clocks’ come along. cambridge.skepticsinthepub.org

Holistic Open Mic EveningsCB2 cafe, 5–7 Norfolk St, Cambridge CB2 2LD

2nd Tues of month7pm to 9pm £5 or free if you pre-bookNew from InspiralOnline, connect with like-minded people and take your turn to showcase and highlight your holistic philosophy, techniques, ideas or inspirations.www.inspiralonline.com

YOGA & MEDITATION

Yogabirth - Active Birth Yoga for PregnancySt Andrew’s Hall, St Andrew’s Road, Chesterton, Cambridge CB4 1DH

Tues 7.30pm to 9.30pm (term-time only). Taught by Sharon who is also a postnatal doula. Mats, cushions, stools, belts (tea & biscuits) provided. Need to book spaces. Also couples workshops.www.yogabirthcambridge.co.uk07791 002064



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FLACK VENDORS

FLACK is proving a great way to earn some extra money. Some of our vendors are saving for a rent deposit for instance.

Anyone can sell FLACK on the same basis as Big Issue Vendors. They buy their copies for £1 sell for £2 and agree to abide by FLACK’s Vendor Code of conduct.

Five free copies for every new vendor to help them get started.

Badging up and Information Sessions @ the FLACK Base.

Monday - Friday 2pm - 4pmSaturday - Sunday Midday - 2:00pm

FLACK has agreed the following pitch locations with the City Council:

Sidney Streetbetween Boots and M&S Passage

Market Squarebetween M&S and Oasis

Petty Curyoutside Boots

Christ’s PiecesDrummer Street Entrance

Fitzroy StreetGrafton Centre Entrance

Sussex StreetSidney Street Junction

Downing StreetJohn Lewis Entrance

St John’s StreetAll Saint’s Passage

Mill RdCo-Operative Supermarket

Cambridge Personal Success Group

Orchard Park Community Centre, Kings Hedges Rd, Cambridge CB4 2EZ

3rd Weds of month7pm to 9pm £15 or less

(incl refreshments)In its 3rd Year, this group hosts experts, authors and teachers to enable you to

learn, grow and connect.

Create your Success, Happiness and Abundance as part of a friendly,

supportive and educational group. For 17th Oct Topic: Your Greater Life with Speaker Stephanie J King, Hay House Author of –

Life is Calling.. & And So It Begins..

Co-written with Spirit. Check online for future events.

www.tinyurl.com/FlackSept38



Sweaty Betty yoga clubSweaty Betty shop, 38 Trinity Street Cambridge CB2 1TB

FreeEvery Monday 6.15-7.15pmNo need to book, just show up. Women only. 01223 364 666www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct38

Intro to meditation day Cambridge Buddhist Centre, 38 Newmarket Rd, Cambridge CB58DT

Sat 13 Oct10am to 4pm £40 or lessConcise intro, also 6-week evening versions, which run throughout the year. Intro to Buddhism day runs on the Sun and can be booked at the same time. Need to book.www.cambridgebuddhistcentre.com

Indian Community and Culture Association of CambridgeBharat Bhavan (formerly Mill Rd Library), Off Mill Rd, Cambridge CB1 2AZ

Charity primarily formed by local Hindu community. Yoga classes, groups and events held in the temple. www.iccacambridge.co.uk

FAITH & SPIRITUALITYPagan MootThe Salisbury Arms, 79 Tenison Road, Cambridge CB1 2DW

1st Sun of month8pmDiscussions, speakers, events, rituals. All who follow a path of Nature spirituality are [email protected]

Men@PubRed Lion, 27 High Street, Histon, Cambridge CB24 9JD

Mons 8.30pmBlokes from New Life Church meet to hangout, put the world to rights and enjoy real ales. Contact Martin Wilde for more details 01223 233484.

Wesley Methodist Church Christ’s Pieces, Cambridge CB1 1LG

Sunday services : 10.30am and 6.30pm

Also Holy Communion at 9.30am on 2nd and 4th Sundays of month

Midweek prayers on Wednesdays 10 -10.30am, with special prayers for healing, forgiveness and reconciliation on 1st Wednesday of the month

Bible Class on Wednesdays 7.30 - 9pm

Saturday Rendezvous 9.30am -1.30pm on Saturdays (in school term time) - drop-in cafe for adults and children with light refreshmentswww.wesleycam.org.uk Church office: (01223) 352115

CHARITY EVENTS

Best birthday present ever Magnetic hamster with elaborate plastic

vivarium (and

homemade bedding)

Ceilidh FundraiserArbury Community Centre, Campkin Rd, Cambridge CB4 2LD

Sat 20 Oct7.30pm to 10.30pm £10 or lessFor Cambridge Carbon Footprint. Cambridge University Ceilidh Band – with raffle, food and drink. Caller for those who don’t know the steps. No need to book.www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct13

Pink Rose PartiesThroughout Oct (breast cancer awareness month)Find a Pink Rose party (e.g. at local hotel on 4 Oct, £15) or run your own to raise funds for local breast cancer research and treatment. Annual campaign by Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust. See web for ideas and badges.www.actcharity.org.uk/pinkrose

Apple day at BurwashBurwash Manor, New Road, Barton Cambridge CB23 7EY

Sat 13 Oct (not 13 Sept as in our previous mag – sorry!)10am onwards £2 for adults, kids freeLoads of appley things to do (and some that aren’t at all fruity) and raise money for Sick Children’s Trust. Includes hedge-laying comp, vintage ploughing match, countryside skills, steel band, stuff for kids (if they don’t just want to go ‘ahh’ at the pigs). Hog roast, cider and beer tent etc.www.burwashmanor.com

Best birthday present everTop hat with pictures (homemade)

Meal with Flack Members

Byte NightConsultants Ltd, Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge CB4 0DW

Fri 5 OctFrom 6pmFor IT professionals and business executives – as individuals or teams. Annual charity sleep-out in support of Action for Children. Event in Cambridge and other cities in UK. Register online.www.bytenight.org.uk

Lifecraft Open DayThe Bath House, Gwydir St, Cambridge CB1 2LW

Tue 2 Oct11am to 4pm Free, with buffet lunchFor everyone. Find out about work of local mental health users group. No need to [email protected]

Cambridge Retro discoSt Paul’s Centre, Hills Rd, Cambridge CB2 1JP

Fri 26 Oct7.30pm to 11pm £15 includes Pavitt’s pie ‘n’ mash supperFor ages 18+. Fundraiser for Folk Museum. Need to pre-book, including choice of pie.07765 221 425www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct39www.facebook.com/Cambridgeret-rodisco

WORLD OF WORK Cambridge Geek NightsVarious locations

Geeks from in and around Cambridge meet up every two months ‘to discuss all things tech, have a couple of drinks’ etc. Sign up to their mailing list or follow on twitter etc.

www.cambridgegeeknights.net

South Cambridge Coffee Morning Holiday Inn Express Cambridge Duxford, 42 Station Road East, Whittlesford, Cambridge CB22 4NL

Fridays10am to 12 noonRelaxed networking for local business owners – not for selling! Check website for more details including any costs. southcambridgecoffeemorning.co.uk07977 118909



Net2CambFree monthly event for people in and around the Cambridge area interested in using web or mobile technology for social good. Check website for dates and locations.www.meetup.com/Net2Camb

RADIO

Congratulations to Cambridge 105fm on receiving a 5 year licence renewal from broadcasting regulator OFCOM

Black Minority Ethnic groups and mental healthCambridge 105fm

Sun 28 Oct12 noon to 1pmOne in a series of programmes from Cambridge’s Making Mental Notes. Also available as a podcast.www.makingmentalnotes.org.uk

The NMG Sessions: Fred’s House for Tiger BlueWed 31 OctFrom 7pmMonthly, live music, live audience and broadcast live on Cambridge’s community radio.

FlavourSats from 12pmFortnightly show dedicated to food and drink produced and enjoyed locally. Regular what’s on guide, review of food/drink media and food-related music. Also podcasted.

VOLUNTEERINGBritish Heart FoundationWe’re the nation’s heart charity. Our vision is a world where people don’t die prematurely from heart disease.

Volunteer

Our 560 BHF Shops and 150 Furniture and Electrical Stores across the UK rely on volunteer support.

No special skills are needed, just a willingness to help. Whether you’re serving customers, helping with stock collections,

sorting donations or window dressing, you’ll be part of a great team.

There are some specialist roles too, in book and music departments and the Furniture and Electrical Stores.

A CRB check may be required.

Time commitment varies

Sign up online at: www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct410300 456 8353

Best birthday present everMy first wind-up watch

My bike

Cambridge Re-UseUnit H, The Paddocks, 347 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge CB1 8DH

Cambridge Re-Use is a volunteer-based service which helps people surviving on low income by running a community furniture re-use project.

Reception Assistant

Store Assistant

Van Driver

A dedicated team of volunteers has enabled our service to help thousands of people on low incomes every year, our current team consists of over 30 volunteers giving their time each week.

What we can offer our volunteers:

•A chance to help the community and be part of a team

•Training, support and new skills

•Individual work plans and reviews

•Discount on furniture

•Free delivery

•Lunch expenses

Time commitment varies

To apply contact Cara, Operational Manager, at: [email protected] 576535

Cambridge Science FestivalThroughout the year the Cambridge Science Festival office takes on volunteers to support the team in order to prepare the festivals.

Office Volunteer

As an office volunteer you would be working as an integral part of our lively and engaging team. Previous volunteers



FLACK STOCKISTS

Thank you to all these retailers for giving FLACK shelf space !

Post Office Newmarket RdBest One Express Fitzroy StPost Office King StYour News Victoria AveNth Cambridge Children’s Centre Cafe Campkin RdSpar Barnwell RdNip In Mill RdHazelwood Stores Hazelwood CloseDaily Bread Co-Op Kilmaine Close

And an extra special thank you to our Honesty Box Hosts:The Box Cafe Norfolk StCoffee Savoy Newmarket RdThe Corner House Newmarket RdJocalatte Burleigh StThe Champion of the Thames King StEmmanuel United Reformed Church Cafe Trumpington StCB1 Cafe Mill RdUrban Larder Mill RdThe Portland Arms Mitcham’s CornerThe Carlton Arms Carlton WayThe Clarendon Arms Clarendon StFood 4 Food Wintercomfort Cafe St Andrews Hall, ChestertonSt John’s Innovation centreBotanical Gardens BrooksideBlue Ball GranchesterEmmaus LandbeachFuture Business City Football GroundIndigo Coffee House St. Edward’s PsgThe School Run Centre Hope St. YardThe Studio Room Fitzwilliam MuseumThe Dobblers Sturton StThe Cambridge Blue Gwydir StFirst&Last Melbourn PlaceThe Mill Mill LaneLittle St Mary’s Church Trumpington St

Contact [email protected] if you would like to stock FLACK



have helped us in a number of roles, including:

•Audience Evaluation

•Research and developing content for events

•Promotion and media engagement

•Maintaining databases

Usually you will be with us for 1–2 months and we look ideally for the person to be able to work from Monday to Friday at around 35 hours per week.To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter summarising your interest in this post to:

[email protected]. www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct42

Alzheimer’s SocietySt Columba’s Church Hall, Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3DS

Alzheimer’s Society is a membership organisation, which works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Volunteer: Support Services

You will be welcoming people with dementia and their carers to the support group. You will help staff to provide information, serve refreshments, engage in supportive discussions and conversations and generally ensure people with dementia and their carers have a great time within a caring and safe environment. There may also be opportunities to help with social activities too.

Two hours a week, on a Wednesday from 10.30am until 12.30pm.

To find out more, or to apply, please email:[email protected] www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct43

Arthur Rank HouseBrookfield’s Hospital, 351 Mill Road, Cambridge CB1 3DF

The hospice is part of the NHS and was established in 1981 to meet the needs of people with cancer and other illnesses. It also provides support to the relatives, friends and professionals involved with their care.

Volunteer

More than 200 volunteers support Arthur Rank House Services and carry out practical and patient-related tasks and are an invaluable part of the service. This can involve working alongside the nurses on the inpatient unit, serving tea and coffee, flower arranging, working with bereaved relatives, visiting patients at home, baking

cakes, helping out in art classes, and much more. Introductory courses covering aspects of hospice work and ongoing training and support are provided. A CRB check may be required.

Time commitment varies.

Contact the Voluntary Services Department on:01223 723146 or 723145.www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct44

St John Ambulance – CambridgeCrusader House, Mayfield Road, Hartford

Huntingdon, Cambs PE29 1UL

Local branch of national organisation – meets in many venues in Cambs. Join 650 volunteers doing service at events. Cadets can join from ages 10 to 18 years – for fun, adventure and community – not just first aid. 70 subjects can make up Grand Prior Award. Also first aid/ health & safety training for adults.www.sja.org.uk

MISCELLANEOUSAid and AbetNext to Station Cycles, Railway Station, Cambridge

Thur, Fri, Sat12 noon to 7pm FreeLocal artist-led organisation, based in a warehouse by the rail station. It supports artists to experiment, take risks, innovate, collaborate, engage and network. Phew. FLACK can’t always list their events (not always announced in time) but well-worth signing up to their mailing list. To 6 Oct: ATOI – live fights within sculptural chambers. Sat 6 Oct 4.30pm to 6pm: Roam Collective ‘walk and talk’.www.aidandabet.co.uk

Meetings Without MasksVarious locations in the South East including Great Abington, Cambs

£49 or lessSeries of all-day workshops (next one near Cambridge is in Dec) from life coach Jan Day– for ‘a completely new way of meeting people of the opposite sex’. ‘Explore what you want in that special relationship in a structured and safe environment’. For singles only, mainly in their 30s to 60s.Louise de Caux 07999 842905, [email protected]

Best birthday present everVarious pets

Party at the Junction

IlluminateCambridge-based charity providing subsidised (or sometimes free) life coaching for unemployed or on minimal income: ‘helping people to help themselves’ They run the Confidence for Change flexible training programme. Check website for courses.Sam: 01223 520124; Maria: 07974 952724; www.illuminatecharity.org.uk

ACE Foundation eventsLocal educational trust helps promote cultural and international understanding. One project aims to turn Bury Farm into a creative centre.October’s participatory events include: Sun 7 Oct: Cambridge Orchestral Day with Russell Keable (£45); Sun 14 Oct: Cambridge Folk Day (£45). www.acefoundation.org.uk

Best birthday present everMidi controller

My moped

Mad Artists Tea PartyJ3, Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge CB1 7GX

Sat 13 Oct2pm to 5pm FreeAfternoon of cakes and tea, art and talking, information and performing led by Gary Stevens. Meet, share and network with other artists based in the East of England and working in live and performance work. You are invited to propose short works or other networking activities for the tea party, for more details please contact [email protected]. Also Gary Steven Masterclass (10am to 1pm). www.tinyurl.com/FlackOct40

Evenings of Social Card GamesSt Andrew’s Hall, St Andrew’s Road, Chesterton, Cambridge CB4 1DH

Fris 7.30pm to 9pmJoin with others in learning and playing a wide variety of new and familiar games. All levels, ages and abilities are very welcome.Carlos De La Riva: 01223 [email protected]

Funky Days with InspireCentre at St Paul’s, Hills Rd, Cambridge CB2 1JP

Fridays 10am to 3pm £45/day (within block of 7 days)For adults with disabilities, ages 16+. Can



use IPBs. Write poems and songs, rap, photography, film-making, dance, music and fun. From ‘wellbeing through arts’ charity. Transport can be available. Need to book. Also sessions at Inspire in Milton on Thurs.www.inspire.org.uk01223 441106

WORLD HOMELESS DAY IS FLACK’S BIRTHDAY !!!FLACK Base, Citylife House, Sturton St, Cambridge CB1 1QF

Help Jerry blow out our candles!Wed 10th October 1pm We’ll be celebrating our first birthday with a pot-luck lunch at the FLACK Base.

We’ll be a joined by a few special guests and there will probably be music and film and definitely good conversation.

Bring something to eat to share.www.flackcambridge.org.uk

FLACK KICKABOUTFLACK Base, Citylife House, Sturton St, Cambridge, CB1 2QF

Saturday 6th October 11am - 2pmIf you love football come along for a kickabout and be part of a FLACK Film in honour of football, directed by Dominic Start.www.flackcambridge.org.uk

TOMMY McLAFFERTY CUP PRESENTATIONS AT CAMBRIDGE UNITED FCCambridge United Football Club, Newmarket Rd, Cambridge

Saturday 6th October 3pm kickoffCup winners, Wintercomfort and runners up FLACK will be receiving their medals on pitch before kick-off.

CUFC playing Mansfield.

www.cfushop.co.uk/match-day-tickets.html



WHAT’S ON ON-LINE

A FLACK selection of websites with informationabout what’s on in Cambridge.(we can’t include everything!)

Cambridge Arts Theatrewww.cambridgeartstheatre.com01223 503333

ADC Theatrewww.adctheatre.com01223 300085

Corn Exchangewww.cornex.co.uk01223 357851

Fitzwilliam Museumwww.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/01223 332900

Botanic Gardenswww.botanic.cam.ac.uk01223 336265

Local Secrets Website www.localsecrets.com0845 2071205

The Junctionwww.junction.co.uk01223 511511

Faculty of MusicUniversity of Cambridgewww.mus.cam.ac.uk

Cineworldwww.cineworld.co.uk/cinemas/70871 220 8000

Vuenew.myvue.com/home/cinema/cambridge08712 240 240

Arts Picturehouse Cambridgewww.picturehouses.co.uk - click on ‘Cambridge’0871 902 5720

WHERE’S MY LISTING?Gutted your listing isn’t here?

Scan the QR code to join FLACK Listings!

Every month we insert a scattering of random snippets of information throughout our listings pages. We call them our ‘Red Herrings’ and we go fishing for them at our weekly Wednesday Lunch meetings.

Thanks to this lovely illustration by FLACK’s friend Win Wickham they are now a little easier for you to spot!


Opening hours:Monday - Saturday 10am - 5.30pmSunday 11am - 5pm

[email protected]

01223 357708

Gold

Purr

Frankincense

Come and browse among thousands of unique, hand made present ideas in Cambridge’s most atmospheric gallery

Personal shopper available

Gifts from £15

Primavera is proud to be associated with FLACK

Amongst the hand made jewellery, ceramics, glass,

ties, lamps, carpets, tableware, and furniture, visitors will find many

affordable items for sale from under £20.

Primavera champions local

artists, supporting their talent and giving them an opportunity to display and sell their work in a unique

environment.

At its Working Studio Gallery, 13 Magdalene

Street, Primavera offers local artists the opportunity

to create and sell their work directly to the public

without incurring any charges.

Do come and share a glass of mulled wine with us. We look forward to seeing you.

2012achievingthe best

for over one hundred years

BPC is proud to beassociated with FLACK,having been involved fromthe early stages ofplanning, long before inkwas put to paper. We’repleased to have been ableto offer advice in bringingthis publication into being,printing a magazine whichhas raised the profile ofsuch a worthwhile localcharity.

Our involvement incorporatesthe use of our FSC® certification.This provides a credible linkbetween responsible productionand the consumption of forestproducts – the paper havingbeen sourced from sustainableresources.

BPC into 2012

BPC’s Chairman, Jim Gilmour,offers an analogy with theOlympic events of the comingyear:

“In 2012, BPC will focus onadopting the Olympic ideals ofdetermination, skill andmotivation, striving to make ourbusiness the very best. We’vebeen working hard to make

improvements that will enable usto meet the challenges of theyear ahead”.

BluePrint and BurlingtonPress have been incorporatedinto a focused and efficientdivision based in Foxton underthe Bluepoint Cambridge brandas BPC Litho. BPC Digital,situated in Cambridge,concentrates on short runpublications as well as displaygraphics. B-line, our on-line Webto Print facility, enables nationalorganisations, SMEs andindividuals to access printed andgraphic products, designed andprocured on-line.

“By embracing the Olympicthemes, setting goals, strivingfor the best and working inpartnership to overcomechallenges, we can all achievegreat things. As a champion ofsuch important local issues, thisis something FLACK provesbeyond doubt”.

If you’d like to speak to us aboutyour projects, or have furtherquestions on the services weprovide, please contact JamesHallam on 01223 870266 oremail [email protected]

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As well as being committed to providing excellent customerservice, The Cambridge also encourages its employees tovolunteer at local community events. The Society’s volunteerprogramme – in which employees donate a minimum of 10hours of their own time per year to help the local community– meant that 2,680 hours were given in 2011, an average of15 hours per employee. Alongside this volunteer work, the Society runs a ‘matchfunding’ scheme through which £22,593 was given back to the local community in 2011.

The Cambridge’s employee volunteering schemewas recognised at the recent Business in theCommunity awards as the Society became the2012 ‘Volunteer Team of the Year’.

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