Bank Holiday Walk and Talk
Open to widows and widowers.
We will meet for an easy walk of about an hour on Grantchester Meadows, followed by the chance to continue chatting over a drink at the pub. Dress for the weather (and potential mud!). Dogs welcome.
Meet Red Lion Grantchester pub car park 11 am.
We welcome those new to the group - email cambridgewidows@gmail.com to let us know you’re coming and we will add you to our Walking WhatsApp group.
Walk and Talk (exact time tbd)
Our monthly Widowed Walk and Talk - open to widows and widowers.
We will meet for an easy walk of about an hour, followed by the chance to continue chatting over a drink. Location for each walk will in the vicinity of Cambridge, with meeting point at a car park and near a refreshment option. Dogs welcome!
To join us and be added to our Walking WhatsApp group, please contact us
These walks will take place on the second weekend of each month. Exact times and locations will be posted nearer the time. If you have any ideas for good walking spots, please get in touch!
Widowers lunch (widowed men)
Cambridge Widowers are holding a lunch for widowed men.
They invite widowers to join them at Tawa Restaurant, Station Road, Cambridge CB1 2JH at 1pm on Sunday 11th January.
Please email Jimmy here if you’d like to attend.
Film Fan Group
Join us to watch a film at The Light cinema, Cambridge Leisure Park.
We will meet to watch a film around 6pm on the third Friday of each month, followed by a few drinks and a debrief!
Contact us to find out more and to join in - open to Cambridge Widows and Widowers
2nd Birthday Party!
Join us to celebrate our 2nd birthday!
Our usual monthly drinks will be replaced with a celebration of our second year.
All widows and widowers who are part of Cambridge Widows, Cambridge Widowers and Cambridge Widows Plus are invited to join us for a piece of cake and a glass of fizz - and you are welcome to bring family and friends along!
This will take place in the late afternoon, from 4pm in our usual venue upstairs at the Ibis hotel, Station Square, Cambridge.
Walk and Talk (exact time tbd)
Our monthly Widowed Walk and Talk - open to widows and widowers.
We will meet for an easy walk of about an hour, followed by the chance to continue chatting over a drink. Location for each walk will in the vicinity of Cambridge, with meeting point at a car park and near a refreshment option. Dogs welcome!
To join us and be added to our Walking WhatsApp group, please contact us
These walks will take place on the second weekend of each month. Exact times and locations will be posted nearer the time. If you have any ideas for good walking spots, please get in touch!
Widowers Meet-up in the pub (widowed men only)
Cambridge Widowers are holding a get together in the pub for widowed men. Come along to the Station Tavern, Cambridge Station for a drink and a chat with other widowers.
Meeting every other month on the third Sunday at 5pm, Station Tavern CB1 2GA
Come along or email cambridgewidowers@gmail.com for more details
Film Fan Group
Join us to watch a film at The Light cinema, Cambridge Leisure Park.
We will meet to watch a film around 6pm on the third Friday of each month, followed by a few drinks and a debrief!
Contact us to find out more and to join in - open to Cambridge Widows and Widowers
Widow drinks
Our regular get together for widows - women only. We meet in a private space upstairs in the Ibis hotel, Station Square, Cambridge CB1 2GA. Any widowed women welcome.
Please contact us if you would like to join.
Walk and Talk (exact time tbd)
Our monthly Widowed Walk and Talk - open to widows and widowers.
We will meet for an easy walk of about an hour, followed by the chance to continue chatting over a drink. Location for each walk will in the vicinity of Cambridge, with meeting point at a car park and near a refreshment option. Dogs welcome!
To join us and be added to our Walking WhatsApp group, please contact us
These walks will take place on the second weekend of each month. Exact times and locations will be posted nearer the time. If you have any ideas for good walking spots, please get in touch!
Film Fan Group
Join us to watch a film at The Light cinema, Cambridge Leisure Park.
We will meet to watch a film around 6pm on the third Friday of each month, followed by a few drinks and a debrief!
Contact us to find out more and to join in - open to Cambridge Widows and Widowers
Painting afternoon
A fun 2 hour painting class with Penny Dullam who will provide step by step instructions and guidance to help you produce your own masterpiece using acrylics.
Open to Cambridge Widows and Widowers. £35 pp. Numbers limited
Widow drinks
Our regular get together for widows - women only. We meet in a private space upstairs in the Ibis hotel, Station Square, Cambridge CB1 2GA. Any widowed women welcome.
Please contact us if you would like to join.
Bank holiday Walk and Talk (exact time tbd)
Bank holiday Widowed Walk and Talk - open to widows and widowers.
We will meet for an easy walk of about an hour, followed by the chance to continue chatting over a drink. Location for each walk will in the vicinity of Cambridge, with meeting point at a car park and near a refreshment option. Dogs welcome!
To join us and be added to our Walking WhatsApp group, please contact us
Film Fan Group
Join us to watch a film at The Light cinema, Cambridge Leisure Park.
We will meet to watch a film around 6pm on the third Friday of each month, followed by a few drinks and a debrief!
Contact us to find out more and to join in - open to Cambridge Widows and Widowers
Widowers Meet-up in the pub (widowed men only)
Cambridge Widowers are holding a get together in the pub for widowed men. Come along to the Station Tavern, Cambridge Station for a drink and a chat with other widowers.
Meeting every other month on the third Sunday at 5pm, Station Tavern CB1 2GA
Come along or email cambridgewidowers@gmail.com for more details
Widow drinks
Our regular get together for widows - women only. We meet in a private space upstairs in the Ibis hotel, Station Square, Cambridge CB1 2GA. Any widowed women welcome.
Please contact us if you would like to join.
Film Fan Group
Join us to watch a film at The Light cinema, Cambridge Leisure Park.
We will meet to watch a film around 6pm on the third Friday of each month, followed by a few drinks and a debrief!
Contact us to find out more and to join in - open to Cambridge Widows and Widowers
Widow drinks
Our regular get together for widows - women only. We meet in a private space upstairs in the Ibis hotel, Station Square, Cambridge CB1 2GA. Any widowed women welcome.
Please contact us if you would like to join.
Film Fan Group
Join us to watch a film at The Light cinema, Cambridge Leisure Park.
We will meet to watch a film around 6pm on the third Friday of each month, followed by a few drinks and a debrief!
Contact us to find out more and to join in - open to Cambridge Widows and Widowers
Widowers Meet-up in the pub (widowed men only)
Cambridge Widowers are holding a get together in the pub for widowed men. Come along to the Station Tavern, Cambridge Station for a drink and a chat with other widowers.
Meeting every other month on the third Sunday at 5pm, Station Tavern CB1 2GA
Come along or email cambridgewidowers@gmail.com for more details
Widow drinks
Our regular get together for widows - women only. We meet in a private space upstairs in the Ibis hotel, Station Square, Cambridge CB1 2GA. Any widowed women welcome.
Please contact us if you would like to join.
Film Fan Group
Join us to watch a film at The Light cinema, Cambridge Leisure Park.
We will meet to watch a film around 6pm on the third Friday of each month, followed by a few drinks and a debrief!
Contact us to find out more and to join in - open to Cambridge Widows and Widowers
Widow drinks
Our regular get together for widows - women only. We meet in a private space upstairs in the Ibis hotel, Station Square, Cambridge CB1 2GA. Any widowed women welcome.
Please contact us if you would like to join.
Widowers Meet-up in the pub (widowed men only)
Cambridge Widowers are holding a get together in the pub for widowed men. Come along to the Station Tavern, Cambridge Station for a drink and a chat with other widowers.
Meeting every other month on the third Sunday at 5pm, Station Tavern CB1 2GA
Come along or email cambridgewidowers@gmail.com for more details
Film Fan Group
Join us to watch a film at The Light cinema, Cambridge Leisure Park.
We will meet to watch a film around 6pm on the third Friday of each month, followed by a few drinks and a debrief!
Contact us to find out more and to join in - open to Cambridge Widows and Widowers
Widow drinks
Our regular get together for widows - women only. We meet in a private space upstairs in the Ibis hotel, Station Square, Cambridge CB1 2GA. Any widowed women welcome.
Please contact us if you would like to join.
Film Fan Group
Join us to watch a film at The Light cinema, Cambridge Leisure Park.
We will meet to watch a film around 6pm on the third Friday of each month, followed by a few drinks and a debrief!
Contact us to find out more and to join in - open to Cambridge Widows and Widowers
Widow drinks
Our regular get together for widows - women only. We meet in a private space upstairs in the Ibis hotel, Station Square, Cambridge CB1 2GA. Any widowed women welcome.
Please contact us if you would like to join.
Film Fan Group
Join us to watch a film at The Light cinema, Cambridge Leisure Park.
We will meet to watch a film around 6pm on the third Friday of each month, followed by a few drinks and a debrief!
Contact us to find out more and to join in - open to Cambridge Widows and Widowers
Widowers Meet-up in the pub (widowed men only)
Cambridge Widowers are holding a get together in the pub for widowed men. Come along to the Station Tavern, Cambridge Station for a drink and a chat with other widowers.
Meeting every other month on the third Sunday at 5pm, Station Tavern CB1 2GA
Come along or email cambridgewidowers@gmail.com for more details
Widow drinks
Our regular get together for widows - women only. We meet in a private space upstairs in the Ibis hotel, Station Square, Cambridge CB1 2GA. Any widowed women welcome.
Please contact us if you would like to join.
Film Fan Group
Join us to watch a film at The Light cinema, Cambridge Leisure Park.
We will meet to watch a film around 6pm on the third Friday of each month, followed by a few drinks and a debrief!
Contact us to find out more and to join in - open to Cambridge Widows and Widowers
Widow drinks
Our regular get together for widows - women only. We meet in a private space upstairs in the Ibis hotel, Station Square, Cambridge CB1 2GA. Any widowed women welcome.
Please contact us if you would like to join.
Film Fan Group
Join us to watch a film at The Light cinema, Cambridge Leisure Park.
We will meet to watch a film around 6pm on the third Friday of each month, followed by a few drinks and a debrief!
Contact us to find out more and to join in - open to Cambridge Widows and Widowers
Widowers Meet-up in the pub (widowed men only)
Cambridge Widowers are holding a get together in the pub for widowed men. Come along to the Station Tavern, Cambridge Station for a drink and a chat with other widowers.
Meeting every other month on the third Sunday at 5pm, Station Tavern CB1 2GA
Come along or email cambridgewidowers@gmail.com for more details
Film Fan Group
Join us to watch a film at The Light cinema, Cambridge Leisure Park.
We will meet to watch a film around 6pm on the third Friday of each month, followed by a few drinks and a debrief!
Contact us to find out more and to join in - open to Cambridge Widows and Widowers
Christmas lunch
We are planning a Christmas lunch on Saturday 13 December for Cambridge Widows and Widowers, to be held at the Ibis, next to Cambridge Station.
This 3 course festive menu costs £50pp and includes a glass of fizz!
Bookings now closed
Widows Plus meet-up for older ladies
Cambridge Widows Plus are meeting at a cafe in Cambridge for a cuppa and a chat. Open to widowed women only - over 65’s .
Email cambridgewidows@gmail.com for more information.
Widow drinks - November
Our regular get together for widows - women only. Please contact us if you would like to join.
Film Fan Group
Join us to watch a film at The Light cinema, Cambridge Leisure Park.
We will meet to watch a film around 6pm on the third Friday of each month, followed by a few drinks and a debrief!
THIS MONTH WE ARE SEEING WICKED: FOR GOOD AT THE LIGHT CINEMA 6PM SHOWING.
Contact us to find out more and to join in - open to Cambridge Widows and Widowers (widowed men and women)
Widows Plus meet-up for older ladies
Cambridge Widows Plus are hosting a gathering upstairs at the Ibis Hotel, Cambridge station. Meet for a cup of tea and a chat with those who ‘get it’.
At these meetings, we will discuss ideas of other meet-ups throughout the month, such as a monthly film outing or a walk. It will be up to those who are there to work out what kind of things they want to do.
Open to widowed women only - over 65’s . Come along to the Ibis hotel and ask at reception to be directed upstairs.
Email cambridgewidowsplus@gmail.com for more information.
Widow drinks - October
Our regular get together for widows - women only. Please contact us if you would like to join.
Widowers Meet-up in the pub (widowed men only)
Cambridge Widowers are holding a get together in the pub for widowed men. Come along to the Station Tavern, Cambridge Station for a drink and a chat with other widowers.
Meeting every other month on the third Sunday at 5pm, Station Tavern CB1 2GA
Come along or email cambridgewidowers@gmail.com for more details
Widows Plus meet-up for older ladies
Cambridge Widows Plus are hosting a gathering for older widows (women only) upstairs at the Ibis Hotel, Cambridge station. Meet for a cup of tea and a chat with those who ‘get it’.
At these meetings, we will discuss ideas of other meet-ups throughout the month, such as a monthly film outing or a walk. It will be up to those who are there to work out what kind of things they want to do.
Open to widowed women only - over 65’s . Come along to the Ibis hotel and ask at reception to be directed upstairs.
Email cambridgewidowsplus@gmail.com for more information.
The Widowed Sing 2025
The Widowed Sing is our pop-up choir in a day for anyone whose life partner has died. This will be held at St Paul’s Church, Hills Road, Cambridge and run by our wonderful choir leader Sophie Garner. Followed by dinner for the singers. All in aid of Arthur Rank Hospice Charity.
For all details and to book your place, click here.
Widow drinks- September
Our regular get together for widows - women only. Please contact us if you would like to join.
Bridge The Gap Walk for ARHC
A group of us will take part in The Bridge the Gap walk through the Cambridge colleges organised by Arthur Rank Hospice Charity (ARHC) and raising money for this fabulous charity. Put the date in your diary and join the walk with members of Cambridge Widows.
Book your own place on the 10am start time at https://www.arhc.org.uk/fundraising/events-challenges/bridge-the-gap/
then contact us to let us know you’re coming and we’ll coordinate meeting and walking together.
Widows Plus meet-up for older ladies
Cambridge Widows Plus are hosting a gathering upstairs at the Ibis Hotel, Cambridge station. Meet for a cup of tea and a chat with those who ‘get it’.
At these meetings, we will discuss ideas of other meet-ups throughout the month, such as a monthly film outing or a walk. It will be up to those who are there to work out what kind of things they want to do.
Open to widowed women only - over 65’s . Come along to the Ibis hotel and ask at reception to be directed upstairs.
Email cambridgewidowsplus@gmail.com for more information.
Widow drinks - August
Our regular get together for widows - women only. Please contact us if you would like to join.
Bank holiday Widowed Walk and Talk
Join us for a bank holiday walk and a chance to connect with other widows and widowers. We will meet for a walk of about an hour, followed by a few drinks in the pub.
Open to men and women - anyone whose life partner has died. Dogs welcome!
Meet Red Lion pub car park, Grantchester 3.30pm
Contact us for more information and to come along. We’ll add you to the temporary WhatsApp group for the walk.
Shakespeare in the Park, Cambridge
A group of Cambridge Widows have booked tickets and are meeting up to watch The Comedy of Errors in St John’s College gardens.
Book your ticket at https://cambridgeshakespeare.com/programme/the-comedy-of-errors/ and come along!
Email us at cambridgewidows@gmail.com to let us know you’re coming and we’ll arrange to meet
Widows Plus meet-up for older ladies
Cambridge Widows Plus are hosting a gathering upstairs at the Ibis Hotel, Cambridge station. Meet for a cup of tea and a chat with those who ‘get it’.
At these meetings, we will discuss ideas of other meet-ups throughout the month, such as a monthly film outing or a walk. It will be up to those who are there to work out what kind of things they want to do.
Open to widowed women only - over 65’s . Come along to the Ibis hotel and ask at reception to be directed upstairs.
Email cambridgewidowsplus@gmail.com for more information.
Widow drinks - July
Our regular get together for widows - women only. Please contact us if you would like to join.
Widows Plus meet-up for older ladies
Cambridge Widows Plus are hosting a gathering upstairs at the Ibis Hotel, Cambridge station. Meet for a cup of tea and a chat with those who ‘get it’.
At these meetings, we will discuss ideas of other meet-ups throughout the month, such as a monthly film outing or a walk. It will be up to those who are there to work out what kind of things they want to do.
Open to widowed women only - over 65’s . Come along to the Ibis hotel and ask at reception to be directed upstairs.
Email cambridgewidowsplus@gmail.com for more information.
Widow drinks - June
Our regular get together for widows - women only. Please contact us if you would like to join.
Race for Life
Join the Cambridge Widows team to run, jog or walk the 5km Race for Life, raising money for Cancer Research and remembering our husbands, wives and other loved ones who died from cancer.
Men can join too!
Open to anyone whose life partner has died, however they died. Contact us for more information if you would like to join our team.
Widowers Lunch (men only)
Cambridge Widowers invite any widowed men to join them for a barbecue lunch in Witchford near Ely.
Contact Cambridge Widowers for details and to come along!
Widows Plus meet-up for older ladies
Cambridge Widows Plus are hosting a gathering upstairs at the Ibis Hotel, Cambridge station. Meet for a cup of tea and a chat with those who ‘get it’.
At these meetings, we will discuss ideas of other meet-ups throughout the month, such as a monthly film outing or a walk. It will be up to those who are there to work out what kind of things they want to do.
Open to widowed women only - over 65’s . Come along to the Ibis hotel and ask at reception to be directed upstairs.
Email cambridgewidowsplus@gmail.com for more information.
Widow drinks - May
Our regular get together for widows - women only. Please contact us if you would like to join.
Bank holiday Widowed Walk and Talk
Join us for a bank holiday walk in Grantchester Meadows and a chance to connect with other widows and widowers. We will meet for a walk of about an hour, followed by a few drinks in the pub and perhaps stay on to have lunch with new friends.
Open to men and women - anyone whose life partner has died. Dogs welcome!
Meet in car park of Red Lion pub, Grantchester 10.30am
Contact us for more information and to let us know if you’re coming.
Widow drinks - April
Our regular get together for widows - women only. Please contact us if you would like to join.
Easter Monday Widowed Walk and Talk
Join us for a bank holiday walk and a chance to connect with other widows and widowers. We will meet for a walk of about an hour, followed by a few drinks in the pub.
Open to men and women - anyone whose life partner has died. Dogs welcome!
Contact us for more information and to come along.
Widowers Walk and Talk (Men only)
Cambridge Widowers invite any widowed men to join them for a walk and talk in Milton Country Park. Meet car park 10am.
Contact us for more info
Widows Creative Writing Workshop
This two hour workshop is open to anyone whose life partner has died and who is interested in creative writing as a means to explore and express their grief and loss. Led by experienced creative writing teacher and published author Jo Browning Wroe.
Details and booking here. Numbers limited.
Cambridge Walking Tour
We are delighted to offer our own two hour walking tour of Cambridge and its colleges, run by a qualified Guide. Advanced booking essential.
For more information and booking click here. Numbers limited.