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.
Tue 2 Sept: CHANGE! Party ON for 209radio!
*Stand-up!* *Sketch Comedy!* *Music!* *Really Nice People!* *FREE entry!*
You and all your friends are invited to a party and performance for a fantastic community arts cause.
There’s stand-up comedy from Hannah Dunleavy, popular CEN columnist who’s now fresh from her Edinburgh fringe performances, "Hills Road – the Sketch" - comedy from local acting/writing forum WRiTEON, live music, dancing and more.
Donations for www.209radio.co.uk, Cambridge’s community radio station on 105FM, will be gratefully accepted.
See: www.localsecrets.com and www.movingtone.com/shop/tickets – info telephone 01223 264991.
NB: This event replaces the Posh Frocks and Dickie Bows Event Venue: B Bar Restaurant, Market Passage, Cambridge city
Fri 5 Sept: Seminar & Slide Show “Energy work on Sacred sites” & deeksha with enlightened teachers Bruhn & Cecil, 7pm - 10pm
Enlightened teachers Bruhn & Cecil from Denmark are back in Cambridge with a slideshow about "Oneness Blessing on Sacred Sites” , combined with meditation, dialogue and optional Oneness Blessing / Deeksha.
Why is it so powerful to be on sacred sites?
What is Oneness Blessing (Deeksha) – and how does it affect people in a profound way?
Why do more and more people combine vacation and spiritual development?
The evenings are guided by Cecil and Bruhn, founders of Oneness Center Denmark. Cecil and Bruhn are doing pilgrimages, retreats and seminars in Denmark, England, Peru, Italy, Austria, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, India, Philippines. They have worked on many sacred sites all over the world since their awakening in 2004.
A very special event - please be on time! Cost: £10 (£7 concession).
Bruhn & Cecil are giving more workshops in and near Bury St. Edmunds on the weekend Sat/Sun 6/7 Sept. - more on their web site www.onenesscenter.org You can see a new video on www.onenesscenter.org/html/videos.html Contact: Ralph on 01223 510442
Venue:Bharat Bhavan, Mill Road / bridge, Cambridge
Sat/Sun 13-14 Sept: Grand Opening of the Sukhmani Yoga & Meditation Centre
A 2-day series of events and workshops. There is a wide selection of events, including healing, massage, osteopathy, yoga, kids yoga, Shakti dance, Ayurvedic treatments and lots
more ! Places are strictly limited - all events must be pre-booked, and everything is available for a charitable donation.
The Weekend events schedule can be found at www.sukhmani.co.uk/grandotimet.html
BOOKING via the Sukhmani Centre: 01223 575 181 or email harharikaur[AT]sukhmani.co.uk
All donations go to CAMIND and CAMSIGHT, both local charities.
Map and directions at www.sukhmani.co.uk/directions.htm
VENUE: Sukhmani Yoga & Meditation Centre, very close to Elizabeth Way Bridge: from Cutters Ferry Close into the gravel lane with garages; after 50
meters on your right knock @ number 68.
Sat 13th Sept. 2008: Inter-Faith Garden Party, 7-10pm
An informal get together for everyone by the Cambridge Inter-Faith Group (www.cam.net.uk/home/interfaith) for EVERYONE.
Please bring some vegetarian food to share and non alcoholic drink.
We plan to have a bonfire.
VENUE: Ralph Nimmann's home, 45 Walpole Road, CB1 3TH - tel: 01223 510442 - email:
- location details Ralph's home
Fri 19 Sept: 'The Buddha: Man or Myth' by Stephen Batchelor, 7-30pm
Stephen Batchelor is a contemporary Buddhist teacher and writer, best known for his secular or agnostic approach to Buddhism. Stephen considers Buddhism to be a constantly evolving culture of awakening rather than a religious system based on immutable dogmas and beliefs. Through his writings, translations and teaching, Stephen engages in a critical exploration of Buddhism's role in the modern world, which has earned him both condemnation as a heretic and praise as a reformer.
He was ordained as a novice Buddhist monk in 1974. He left India in 1975 in order to study Buddhist philosophy and doctrine under the guidance of Ven. Geshe Rabten, and the following year he received full ordination as a Buddhist monk. In 1981 he travelled to Songgwangsa Monastery in South Korea to train in Zen Buddhism under the guidance of Ven. Kusan Sunim. He disrobed in February 1985 and married Martine Fages before returning to England and joining the Sharpham North Community in Totnes, Devon. During the fifteen years he lived at Sharpham, he became co-ordinator of the Sharpham Trust (1992) and co-founder of the Sharpham College for Buddhist Studies and Contemporary Enquiry (1996). From 1990 he has been a Guiding Teacher at Gaia House meditation centre in Devon. Stephen Batchelor
On Saturday, Stephen will lead a one day course of meditation at the Friends Meeting House. Registration 9-30am.
Organised by the Cambridge Buddhist Society. Further information:
John and Jackie Teasdale, tel. 01223 460966 or j[AT]jdteasdale.plus.com
Venue:
Friends Meeting House, 12 Jesus Lane, Cambridge city
Fri 10 Oct: An Evening with sound healer Tim Wheater, 7.30pm for 8pm
Join Internationally acclaimed Musician and Sound Healer
Tim Wheater in Cambridge. For an exclusive live performance,
demonstration and insight into the strength and joy of music as a
healing and development tool.
Whatever your chosen style or sound Tim will enlighten you to the
benefits and miraculous nature of sound healing to help both
emotional and physical issues, and encourage the true
musician within.
A unique oppotunity for all budding musicians, healers, therapists
and Music lovers in Cambridge! Tim has over 30 years of experience in this field and an eminent career that has garnered critical acclaim for both his inspired recordings and extraodinary
abiltiy to give audiences space and courage to change their lives through the
medium of sound. Through his unsurpassed range of study and personal
experience he has a simple yet profound approach to the topic which makes it
both informative and fun for novices and professionals alike.
“Music can be used in a positve way to help people.
It can be a means of transformation” (Tim Wheater)
Booking details: www.inspiralonline.com - e: smile[AT]inspiralonline.com
Local rate booking line: 0845 473 5054 / Tickets £10 Prebooked £15 OTD
Tim's details : www.timwheater.com and www.myspace.com/timwheatermusic VENUE: Abington Barn Education Centre, Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AS
Wed 9th July, 7pm - 8:30pm: Peace Dances with Ralph & Vitalija
