What's going on?
Want to know what's happening at Cambridge Riverside? Take a look at our upcoming schedule—both regular activities and one-off events—and scroll down to see what we got up to over the last 12 months. Also, check out our 'Activities' section.
Tai Chi
Tuesdays at 5 pm
On upper Midsummer Lawn
With a trained and experienced instructor
£6 a session (cash only)
Film Club
Join us twice a month at 8pm at The Burleigh Arms
Next date: Weds, 21st Oct
Next film: "Loving Vincent" (2017)
Book Club
Book Club is on the second Wednesday of the month.
Next date: 11th Nov at 5 pm
Next book: "The Proof of My Innocence" by Jonathan Coe
Thirsty Thursday
Thirsty Thursday returns on Thursday, 29th October. See you at 6 pm at The Burleigh Arms for a drink and a neighbourly catch-up
History tour: Christ's College
Thursday, 29th October at 2 pm
"Power and Progress: Margaret Beaufort and Charles Darwin"
Join us for a visit to Christ’s College with the wonderful Yvonne Pincheon. Find out about the foundress, Margaret Beaufort, and one of its most famous alumni, Charles Darwin, and visit the room where he had his study. We will meet in the first court of Christ’s College. The cost is £10 per person, which will include tea in the Fellows’ Garden to end the visit. Places are limited to 12, so please let Jane know as soon as possible if you’d like to join by emailing janerickell@gmail.com
Please note, this event is now fully booked
Hallowe'en
Saturday, 31st October 5-6 pm
Ready for a spooktacular evening? Join us some frightful Hallowe'en fun - we've got apple bobbing, cookie decorating, face painting and games galore. Plus sweets and treats and soft drinks, and mulled wine (for the adults!).
Friends and family are all welcome, so bring your young ones along to join the neighbourhood fun...or just come along to enjoy the atmosphere. Fancy dress is optional...but highly encouraged!
Kicking off at 5 pm at the Concierge entrance.
Safari Supper
Saturday, 14th November
7 pm to c.11 pm
Back by popular demand...our annual Safari Supper returns on Saturday, 14th November. This is a great way to socialise with other residents and get to know more of your neighbours.
The evening starts at 7 pm with drinks, followed by three courses (starter, main, dessert) at different apartments and with different neighbours each time. To take part, you must commit to hosting one course but which course and how many guests (1, 2, 3, 4+) is up to you. Email Jane Rickell at janerickell@gmail.com for details.
Here's what we've been up to in the last 12 months
September 2026
9th: Book Club
9th: Film Club
August 2026
12th: Book Club
12th: Film Club
26th: Film Club
27th: Thirsty Thursday
30th: Boules
July 2026
8th: Book Club
26th: Boules
29th: Film Group
30th: Thirsty Thursday
June 2026
3rd: Film Group
10th: Book Club
17th: Wine tasting evening at Grape Britannia
25th: Thirsty Thursday
27th: Summer Jazz afternoon
29th: boules
May 2026
6th: Film Group
12th: CRRA meeting
13th: Book Club
17th: "A Million Acts of Hope" tea party
20th: Film Group
31st: Boules
28th: Thirsty Thursday
April 2026
1st: Film Group
3rd: Good Friday get-together: coffee and hot cross buns at Darwin House
8th: Book Club
15th: Film Group
13th and 16th: Local history tour: Little St Mary's Church and Peterhouse
30th: Thirsty Thursday
March 2026
4th: Film Club
10th: Book Club
13th: Tour of the Sedgwick Museum
17th: Quiz Night
18th: Film Club
26th: Thirsty Thursday
February 2026
3rd: Residents' Association meeting
4th: Film Club
10th: Book Club
18th: Film Club
23rd: Webinar on cybersecurity
26th: Thirsty Thursday
27th: Tour of the Sedgwick Museum
January 2026
7th: Film Club
13th: Book Club
21st: Film Club
29th: Thirsty Thursday
December 2025
3rd: Film Club
10th: Book Club
17th: Film Club
All month: donations to the Blue Smile appeal
23rd: carol singing at Darwin overhang and carol concert at The Burleigh Arms
November 2025
5th: Film Club
12th: Book Club
19th: Film Club
22nd: Safari Supper
October 2025
8th: Book Club
13th: History tour: the Kite district (and lunch)
15th: Film Club - the Return!
16th: foyer decorating for Hallowe'en and bulb planting
21st: the last tai chi class of the summer
27th and 29th: Tour of the Historical Printing Room at the University Library
31st: Hallowe'en evening and Thirsty Fri(ght)day at the Burleigh Arms
September 2025
10th: Book Club
11th: History tour of St Botolph's Church and Queens' College
16th: CRRA meeting
25th: Thirsty Thursday
28th: Boules
August 2025
9th: Jazz afternoon on Midsummer Lawn
13th: Book Club
28th: Thirsty Thursday
31st: Boules