‘Making Your Mark – Creative Responses to Histon Road’ 21st September 2025

Location: St Augustine’s Church and Community Centre, 101 Richmond Rd, Cambridge CB4 3PS

Date & Time: 21st September, 1.30-3.30pm

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Join us as part of the Open Cambridge Festival for an engaging, artist-led workshop that draws inspiration from the rich history of Histon Road, including its architecture, vibrant community, and diverse trades. Participants will have the opportunity to delve into the area’s heritage, expressing their creativity through collage, drawing, and printing.

Booking: Please register to reserve your space via Eventbrite here.

Artist Jacky Oliver will be leading a unique creative workshop that invites community members and those with ties to the area to explore the rich heritage of Histon Road.

The workshop provides an opportunity to be inspired by and engage with the fascinating research gathered by Jacky Oliver and local historian Michelle Bullivant. We warmly encourage participants to bring along personal photos and share cherished memories, or simply come to learn more about this exciting project.

The event will incorporate drawing and writing, and include a diverse array of materials and techniques for participants to collaborate on a vibrant collage. The insights and material collected will shape a new artwork commissioned for the homes being built on the former Murketts ATS site, which is being designed to celebrate the unique heritage, culture, and character of this remarkable part of Cambridge.

The workshop is free to attend and all materials will be provided, however booking is essential as places are limited.

 

Please note, if you are joining us from the Richmond Road guided heritage walk, please book places on both events.

All ages are welcome, and children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

 

Jacky Oliver brings over 20 years of experience in creating impactful public art through community involvement, with projects across various settings, including schools, hospitals, and even a botanic garden. www.jackyoliver.co.uk

Further information about the creative programme for the Murketts/Histon Road site can be found here.

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

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