Clubs, societies and social events
Being part of Clare Hall’s community presents a wonderful opportunity to socialise, develop new skills and explore extracurricular activities – whether by joining one of our clubs and societies, or by attending events.
Music:
Concerts
Learn about Clare Hall’s highly regarded music programme, including the Intimate Engagements series.
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Choir
Members are warmly invited to be part of our relaxed, enjoyable and accessible choir.
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Art:
Exhibitions and art collection
Our Art Committee presents a range of exhibitions and talks throughout the year. Members can also loan artworks from the College’s eclectic collection.
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Ceramics
Explore the Bell Collection of British Studio Pottery, 1920-1980, which is available to enjoy year-round in the College’s Main Site, with a rotating display drawing from some 320 pots.
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Student-led activities and sports:
The Graduate Student Body Committee plans an extensive range of social events year-round, which complement the student bar‘s range of cocktail nights and family evenings.
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Allotment
Clare Hall’s allotment is free for members and their families to join.
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Boat Club
Clare Hall Boat Club (CHBC) competes in both collegiate and town competitions.
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Football, Badminton, and Rugby
Why not try the Clare x Clare Hall joint football team, or join your fellow college members for a session of badminton? Contact GSB Sports Officer Martin Baur for more information.
If you’re interested in trying out rugby, consider joining the All Greys, a rugby team made of players from the University of Cambridge’s mature and graduate colleges.
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University sports
For a smaller college, Clare Hall has a high percentage of student athletes who participate at the top level in University sport. Find examples on this page.
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College activities:
Book Club
We discuss books from across the globe. Discover more on this page.
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Cricket Club
A sociable sporting club which is open to all who work and study at Clare Hall.
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Golf
Clare Hall Golf Society is open to all college members including staff, students and visitors and offers a sociable group for golfers of all levels of experience to play together at a number of local courses.
Punting
The College has a punt called the John Benstead, which members can book. Please see the Intranet for details.
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Swimming pool and gym
Enjoy our indoor heated swimming pool and gym.
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Mindfulness
Enjoy a meditation drop-in each Tuesday from 1pm in the King Room, led by Emeritus Fellow Elizabeth Garnsey.
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Board Games Club
The Clare Hall Board Games Club hosts games nights twice a week – currently on Sundays and Mondays in the Common Room from 7pm. All College members are welcome.
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Croquet
Make the most of a summer’s day and enjoy a game of croquet on one of our lawns. There are two croquet sets stored in the basement of Gillian Beer House which are available for members to use.
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Plus…
Find a range of social events such as Jazz Formals, Formal Swaps, ceilidhs and feasts via our events calendar year-round. There is also a barbecue in West Court which our members are very welcome to book for social events.
Clare Hall’s annual lectures, colloquia and special interest groups present opportunities to interact – as does being part of the Graduate Student Body Committee.
Join the Clare Hall events Facebook group to hear about upcoming public-facing events on the social media platform. Follow our Twitter list to connect with your fellow College members.
The University’s What’s On round-up is a fantastic means of keeping track of events which are taking place across the University of Cambridge and its affiliated institutions.
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