Thu 1 May: May Day Morris Dancing at Wandlebury, 05:30AM
Join the Devils Dyke Morris Men as they
dance to greet the summer sun as it rises above the woodlands of
Wandlebury. No booking required. Ticket/entry price for this event is FREE
Organised by: Contact: Jon Gibbs ranger[AT]cpswandlebury.org
Venue: Wandlebury Country Park, Gog Magog Hills, Babraham, Cambridge, CB22 3AE - meet on the picnic field.
Sat 10 May: The Bharat Bhavan Students’ Dance Show 2008, 7:30pm
An evening of delightful Indian dancing and delicious Indian food Adults only £10, Concessions £7.50, Children under Six £5
ALL PROFITS GO TOWARDS THE ICCA CHARITY, FOR REFURBISHMENT OF THE BHARAT BHAVAN COMMUNITY CENTRE.
Contact: Vidya Math 07932 279715/ Suresh Patel 07894 315085
Venue:The Bharat Bhavan (Old Library), Mill Road / bridge, CB1 2AZ, Cambridge
Venue WANTED for the 5th open networking meeting for Cambridge workshop / events organisers, on a Wed or Thu evening
I invite all inspired people who are currently leading or organising events / workshops (especially those with a spiritual or healing touch) for an informal meeting to exchange information, share inspiration, consider co-operation - and get to know each other.
Our last meeting was in April '07 - time to re-connect! I have no particular focus in mind for this meeting, but I very strongly feel that the internet movie "Zeitgeist" - www.zeitgeistmovie.com is very important & worth discussing. Ralph
"One of the reasons I am teaching this music and dance is to increase joy, not awe towards another person, but bliss in our own self. This is finding God within, through experience."
(Samuel Lewis, founder of the Dances of Universal Peace) Our circle is always open for newcomers. No experience whatsoever required.
Cost: £6 - concessions - contact: Ralph or Vitalija on 01223 510442.
Venue: Friends Meeting House, 12 Jesus Lane, Cambridge city.
At Ralph's Rainbow Parties you will meet really interesting and inspiring people. All special guests of Ralph's radio show are invited to come - and many others. Also invited are all users of Ralph's
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If you know Ralph or Vitalija, YOU ARE definitely INVITED. If not: this is a chance to meet us! There are some wonderful inspiring people out there - let's get together, connect, network - and celebrate!
Please bring preferrably non alcoholic drink and vegetarian food for sharing. No smoking please
Please give a donation towards hall hire - any profitt will go to support 209radio) - Read more about this party . . . Venue details: Unitarian Church Hall, Victoria STREET / Emmanuel Street (opposite bus station)
Tue 29st April to until Tue 24th June '08 midnight: Ralph's Positive Hour Georgian singing
with Ashlyn Armour & Kati Preston from Chela, Cambridge Georgian choir + Sat 17th May 1p-2pm repeat FM broadcast on 105FM
Find out what Georgian harmony singing is about. Hear about Edisher Garakanidze, who made Georgian singing popular in Britain and about the country Georgia in the Caucasus, also known as "Sakartvelo".
Georgian folk music possesses what is the oldest tradition of polyphonic music in the world... Read more about & how to listen to this show... This show sound file will be available 24 hours on www.209radio.co.uk until Tue 27th May '08 midnight.
Fri 23-Sat 31 May'08: Sacred Arts - International DUP & Voice Camp Oxfordshire
A potentially life changing experience: singing and dancing with up to 300 adults in concentric circles in a big marquee - meeting peace dancers from many countries - opening hearts...
Attending this camp is like a journey and initiation into the heart of the Dances of Universal Peace - a taste of heaven on earth. Including: international DUP teachers, harmony singing with voice teachers, yoga, meditations, rituals, campfires, camp café & shop, Wellbeing area, Sweat Lodge, hot-showers, womens activities & MUCH more...
An ideal family camp with separate programmes for various age groups (we usually have around 100 young people at the camp).
NUMBERS ARE LIMITED to 400 participants.
Ticket Prices:
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT £140 until 29th February -
£155 per adult -
£80 per young adult (19 - 26) -
£50 per teenager (13 -18) -
£40 per child (5 - 12).
Contact: Gitta 01202 825 450 or Rachael 0117 9537 765
More at www.sacred-arts-camp.org.uk
Sun 25th May: The Triple Goddess - with Prudence Jones, 4pm
Prudence Jones will take a galloping historical overview of triple goddesses in the European tradition, indicate some triple gods including the Christian one, demonstrate that Robert Graves did not "invent" his Triple Moon goddess, and throw the discussion open to consider the role that triple goddesses play and have played in the spiritual lives of people past and present.
VENUE: Libra Aries Books - Cambridge's Alternative & Spiritual Bookshop, 9 The Broadway, Mill Road (Romsey, between Cavendish Rd. & Sedgewick Str.), Cambridge CB1 3AH - Tel: (01223) 412 411
www.libra-aries-books.co.uk
Tue 27th May from 7pm: Bharat Bhavan Building work update meeting for everyone interested in the progress of the building work in Bharat Bhavan
Venue: @ Bharat Bhavan. Come and see - and ask what you want to know! Contact: Suresh Patel 07894 315085
Fri 30 May: Mtiebi from Georgia with Georgian Song and Dance, 8pm
they have got their required visas now (14th May) & this concert is confirmed!
From the vibrant folk culture of Georgia, come Mtiebi, a 9 men vocal theatre ensemble from the Caucasus, a troupe of musicians who will thrill you with their harmony singing, music and dancing. Their performance shares an ancient tradition of earthy rural celebration bringing infectious delight to songs and dances showing all aspects of village life - harvest, growth, love, healing, community and oneness with the land. Performed in three-part harmony, the polyphonic sound is often accompanied by instruments like the chonguri, a four stringed lyre from Mingrelia in the West, and the panduri, a three stringed lute from East Georgia.
The Mtiebi ensemble was founded by Edischer Garaqanidze, an ethnomusicologist who collected songs and dances from the ordinary people. An enlightened man, he named the choir Mtiebi which is the ancient word for Venus, meaning enlightener. Edischer Garaqanidze came to the United Kingdom with Mtiebi several times in the 1990s to perform and teach Georgian singing. He died tragically in a car crash in Tbilisi in 1998, but his enlightened work lives on through the people he taught and the new Mtiebi choir now led by his son Giorgi (Gigi) Garaqanidze.
Hear Ralph's radio show about Georgian singing & see a map of Georgia
Tickets: Door £10; - concessions £8 -
contact: miranda.gray[AT]ntlworld.com
Venue: Emmanuel United Reformed Church, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1RR
Sat 7 June '08: Strawberry Fair Cambridge
The Strawberry Fair is a local festival of music, entertainments, arts and crafts that takes place in Cambridge on Midsummer Common each year.
Over its 35 year history, Strawberry Fair has evolved into one of the largest, free, open-air festivals of its kind in the country. This year Ralph will participate and be on the stall of the Cambridge Subud Group (see www.cam.net.uk/home/subud) and also offer Dances of Universal Peace at 4pm in the yurt of the Healing Area in the Green Area (Near fort St George pub).
Other events in the Green Area include: 12.00 Chanting with Fateh Singh - 13.00 Laughter Yoga with Karta Kaur
For many people, Strawberry Fair is the main event on the Cambridge calendar, offering a totally unique Cambridge event. And, believe it or not, it is completely free to attend.
Venue: Midsummer Common, Cambridge. For details see www.strawberry-fair.org.uk
"One of the reasons I am teaching this music and dance is to increase joy, not awe towards another person, but bliss in our own self. This is finding God within, through experience."
(Samuel Lewis, founder of the Dances of Universal Peace) Our circle is always open for newcomers. No experience whatsoever required.
Cost: £6 - concessions - contact: Ralph or Vitalija on 01223 510442.
Venue: Friends Meeting House, 12 Jesus Lane, Cambridge city.
CANCELLED: Sat 28 June: 1st World House event in Cambridge at the Junction
Sun 29 June: 6th Cambridge Inter-Faith Fair, 2 - 5pm
The Cambridge Inter-Faith Group (www.cam.net.uk/home/interfaith) invites everyone to this 6th Faith Fair. Please let friends, family and others in your organisation know about this event. If you would like flyers/posters, I can provide you with a printable poster when it's ready.
Those who wish to have a stall at the fair should book a place as soon as possible. Space is limited, so please contact me even if it's just to provisionally book. You can contact me via email: heather(at)kara.org.uk - please replace the (at) with @. We do request a £5 donation from stall holders to cover hall hire, refreshments and some advertising.
Contact: Heather Kara, Co-chair, Cambridge Inter-Faith Group
Venue: Friends Meeting House, 12 Jesus Lane Park Street.
Wed 9th July, 7pm - 8:30pm: Peace Dances with Ralph & Vitalija
Sat 12th July '08,1pm-2pm FM repeat broadcast of the 50th & LAST show of 'Ralph's Positive Hour' on 105FM in Cambridge
Presentor and special guest: Ralph (from Tue 24th June '08 on www.209radio.co.uk)
Ralph is talking about his interests, what the Rainbow Network Cambridge is, some highlights - & challenges at his previous radio shows, the usual stress before & during the show, what his views are about spirituality and religion, his opinion about mobile phones, computers and the Internet (including a story about Bapak, founder of Subud, and his wife Ibu)...
As always: inspiring.... - read more about THIS show & how to listen to it... This show is available 24 hours on www.209radio.co.uk until probably the end of this year
Fri 18th July: Free Hare Krishna Festival, 6:30 - 10:30pm
The Cambridge Hare Krishna Group invites everyone for an evening with music, chanting and free sweets.
Contact: Michelle,tel: 01223 246454 or mobile: 07901 831662
VENUE: Bharat Bhavan (Old Library), Mill Road / bridge, Cambridge, CB1 2AZ [web map]
Sat 19th July: A Celebration of Music and Dance, 8pm
Chela, the Cambridge Georgian Choir (with Ralph singing the bass),
Heather & Wendy Peck on Viola & Cello,
Egyptian Dancers, Kathak Dancers,
Romsey ‘Singaway’ Community Singers,
...and more!
Raffle & DIY refreshments - bring drinks and cold snacks to share
All proceeds will be used to set up a music programme this August in Cambodia for the children at NHCC, one of the only orphanages in Cambodia that care for children with HIV/Aids.
Tickets £:6 in advance, £:7 on the door.
For tickets and more information contact:
Heather Peck, tel: 01223-515470 e:
Venue:St Paul’s Church, Hills Road, Cambridge
A unique chance to learn with AltaiKAI 'overtone-singing' or try Altaian
fiddle and lute playing! Carole Pegg will introduce Altaian musical culture
(with slides). See more info below....
Tickets: £10/ £8 (concessions) - call (01223) 701955 + on door
VENUE: Emmanuel United Reformed Church, Trumpington Street, Cambridge
AltaiKAI - formed by Urmat Yntaev in the face of threats to Altaian
traditions and their sacred land - is the latest group to emerge from the
throat-singing heartland of Inner Asia. The group's music is deeply
influenced by the mighty Altai Mountains, believed to be the 'navel' of the
universe and the mythical land of Shambala. 'Kai' is Altai's own distinctive
form of throat-singing (overtone-singing), a magical technique in which a
single vocalist produces spectral overtones and undertones to form multiple
melodies. Used in epic performance and in shamanic and Buddhist rituals,
this is perhaps the oldest form. Combining kai with sounds of the natural
world, a range of traditional instruments and their own songs, AltaiKAI
evokes the heroes, spiritual beliefs and landscape of the herders and
hunters of Altai. The group has been awarded a string of prizes in its
homeland, in the Russian Federation and at international festivals (e.g.
the UNESCO prize, Samarkand).
CAROLE PEGG, specialist in Inner Asian music and culture, introduces the
group. CD: AltaiKAI XXI century. Version 2
Supported by Arts Council England & Inner Asian Music (www.innerasianmusic.com)
Tickets: £12/ £10 (concessions) - call (01223) 701955 + on door
VENUE: Emmanuel United Reformed Church, Trumpington Street, Cambridge
A unique chance to learn with AltaiKAI 'overtone-singing' or try Altaian
fiddle and lute playing! Carole Pegg will introduce Altaian musical culture
(with slides). See more info below....
Tickets: £10/ £8 (concessions) - call (01223) 701955 + on door
VENUE: Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology,
University of Cambridge, Downing Street, Cambridge
Rainbow Network Cambridge Webmaster Ralph is on holiday in Latvia, back Wednesday 13th August
Dish served: CHOLEY BHATURE. PLEASE COME AND ENJOY HOME COOKED NORTH INDIAN DISH (FUND RAISING ACTIVITY for the Hindu shrine Cambridge)
Venue:The Bharat Bhavan (Old Library), Mill Road / bridge, CB1 2AZ, Cambridge
Sun 17 Aug: BHAJANS AT BHAVAN, 5 PM
BY RAJUSHREE CHATRUWEDI OF MATHURA, INDIA
Venue:The Bharat Bhavan (Old Library), Mill Road / bridge, CB1 2AZ, Cambridge
Wed 20 Aug: Let's sing for peace in Georgia - with Chela, Cambridge Georgian choir, FREE, 6-7pm
Chela, the Cambridge Georgian choir will be participating in this multinational event
parallel with other Georgian choirs in several countries (see: http://georgie.rizzanese.fr/ )
The Georgian polyphony, listed on the Unesco World Heritage, is a thousand-year-old tradition of singing which accompanies the life of Georgians in joy and pain, in celebration and mourning. It is also the ferment of courage and solidarity that enabled Georgia to outlast the difficulties.
The conflict between Russia and Georgia claimed lots of lives during those last days. Whole populations were scattered. A flimsy agreement of a cease-fire was signed by both countries.
Worldwide those who know the peaceful and hospitable spirit of Georgia join forces to demand the Peace from now on ! FREE event - we'll collect donations for Georgia.
contact: Ashlyn Armour Brown from CHELA
ashlyn.armour-brown[AT]ntlworld.com phone: 01223 353 586 - Mobile: 07811 206630
Please join us to take part in actions for the Peace in Georgia
You can see & hear CHELA singing "Varado" (recorded today) on www.youtube.com/. Venue: St. Edward's Church, Cambridge city (between the Guildhall and Kings Parade - www.st-edwards-cam.org.uk )
Sun 24 Aug: Deutschsprachiges Picnic in Cambridge, 3-4:30pm
All Germans and friends and everyone interested in German language and culture (and food) are cordially invited to come together for the 3rd picnic of this kind. Wir bemühen uns, ausschliesslich Deutsch zu sprechen. Please bring food and drinks.
More info & details about this event Venue: Parker's Piece, north side, near Hobb's Pavilion. Watch out for a German flag!
Sun 24 Aug: ETERNAL VERITIES - discussion, 3.30 p.m.
The idea is to share views in a constructive way, rather than to have a
debate.
Views of true existence as spiritual and eternal will be presented at the
beginning of the meeting, and then other views, comment and discussion
will be invited. Everyone with an interest in the subject is welcome to
attend.
For more information call David on (01223) 276912 or email:
Venue: Christian Science Reading Room, 96 Regent Street, Cambridge CB2 1DP
Wed 27 of Aug: 1st Meeting Toastmasters International Speakers Club, 7.15pm for a 7.30pm
Our first meeting in Cambridge! Following Meetings will then be held every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Meetings finish by 9.30pm.
The Atmosphere is very friendly, encouraging and relaxed. Being part of Toastmasters International means that it is perfect for creating a positive, supportive environment where every member can safely learn and practice public speaking and lImage of friendly Toastmasterseadership skills. Since public speaking can be nerve wracking the Toastmasters program helps to improve participants' public speaking skills and confidence progressively. The positive, constructive feedback given to speakers is designed to help improve the speaker's confidence as well as the quality of their speeches.
Guests are welcome at all of our meetings. All you need to bring along is yourself and a pen. By attending a meeting you will be able to watch our speakers in action and decide if you like the club before deciding to join. If there is time you may even get a chance to speak during the impromptu 'Table Topics' session. More at www.cambridgecitycommunicators.org.uk/ VENUE: Friends Meeting House, 12 Jesus Lane / Park
Street, CB5 8BA, Cambridge city.
Thu 1 May: May Day Morris Dancing at Wandlebury, 05:30AM
they have got their required visas now (14th May) & this concert is confirmed!
