Location: Rock Road Library, 69 Rock Rd, Cambridge CB1 7UG

11am-1pm 20th September 2025

Come along for an experimental drawing walk exploring the front gardens and streets of Cherry Hinton, where we will discover the area’s ecology and natural history. As we walk, we will observe local plants and wildlife and use simple visual note taking and drawing techniques to capture what we see and feel—no need to worry about making perfect sketches. 

Booking: The event is free with booking requred. To secure your space please register on Eventbrite here.

Led by artists Eleanor Goulding (of Denman+Gould) and Abi Wheeler, this relaxed session invites you to see and map the landscape in new and creative ways. The drawings made on the walk will contribute to a record of local observation and research about the land before and after the development of area, and will help inform the public artworks planned for the new homes being built on Fanshawe Road.

Together, we will explore

·         Alternative ways of mapping

·         Observational drawing

·         The variety of shapes and patterns found in local flora and fauna

·         The natural world of Cherry Hinton

·         How art can help us connect with place and memory

Starting outside Rock Road Library, this is an easy, circular walk of approximately 2km with a number of stopping points along the route. Due to the nature of the walk being on public footpaths and pavements, there may be some curbs and uneven surfaces.

This event is part of the Open Cambridge Festival and is open to everyone – no drawing experience is needed, and all materials will be provided. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to reserve early to avoid disappointment.    

Denman+Gould specialise in public and community-based art and design projects that explore our connection to place and the natural world. As artists, makers, and researchers, they work across disciplines, from large-scale public art to film and sculpture. Driven by a passion for making, accessibility, the outdoors, and sustainability, they create work that invites people to reflect on their place within the world around them. www.denmangould.com

Abi Wheeler is a freelance producer and creative engagement practitioner with a placemaking and community specialism.

Further information about the creative programme for the new homes on Fanshawe Road can be found here.

Image courtesy of Michelle Bullivant

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

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Date & Time: Sunday 21st September 11.30am-1.00pm

Join local historian, landscape archaeologist and author Michelle Bullivant as part of the Open Cambridge Festival for a guided heritage walk. On the walk Michelle will be exploring the rich history of Richmond Road and the surrounding area. The tour will be approximately 45 minutes and will start and finish at St Augustine’s Church.

Michelle will be exploring some of the historical tales, local history, and highlighting the architectural details of this late Victorian estate. The walk will focus on aspects of Richmond Road, Oxford Road and Histon Road Recreation Ground, providing an opportunity to engage with the fascinating research gathered by Michelle about this unique area of Cambridge.

The guided walk forms part of the creative engagement programme for the new homes being built on the former Murketts/Histon Road site.  We warmly encourage participants to bring along personal photos and share cherished memories, or come to learn more about the area and the proposed creative project being developed by artist Jacky Oliver.

The walk will be on flat ground and paved surfaces. Refreshments will be available on return.

Booking is essential as spaces are limited, we encourage you to reserve early to avoid disappointment.

Bookings can be made via Eventbrite, to secure your free space please register here.

All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

For more information about the creative programme for the Murketts,/Histon Road site, please visit https://resonance-cambridge.co.uk/locations.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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!