Newnham Croft Social and Sports Club

Jazz night right now at the club 😊
So great to have so many events most evenings.
Come along and join us! If not tonight for the next one. ❤️

Talk by Nick Sarkies at the club,
Tuesday May 5th at 6pm
Cataract Surgery Pioneers.
Newnham Social Club : May 5th 2026 6-7pm

Nick Sarkies, retired Ophthalmic Surgeon, will talk to us about the Pioneers of early Cataract Surgery

You may already have had experience of cataract, or be concerned about it in the future. From the experience of his long surgical career, Nick will outline its causes and the outcomes of treatment. In particular, he will tell us about pioneering surgeons and the advances made more recently.

Doors open 5.45pm. All welcome, donation for expenses.

Stay for a chat or a drink afterwards.
Newnham Social Club

Quiz Night returns on May 6th 2026
Quiz Specialist subjects : William Morris and the Arts and Crafts Movement and Manchester United in the 1990's ..
Our next Quiz Night is coming very soon and Mark our quiz master returns for the monthly Club Quiz on
Wednesday May 6th
Specialist subjects are
William Morris and the Arts and Crafts Movement and
Manchester United in the 1990s

Doors open 7pm for a prompt 7.30pm start, so that things can be winding up by 10pm ... hopefully.

Prizes option: for £2 per person (£1.50 students).

Maximum team size is six, but there is always space on a team and a ready welcome for anyone wanting to just pop down and join in. Do come down for a fun-filled evening in good company and plenty of laughs!

You can also renew your membership for 2026 at the bar

Best Wishes,
Newnham Social Club

Looking ahead to more musical events, mark your diary! Plus we have a new, modest website to keep up with and find out more about who we are, what we do, and can offer.
https://www.newnhamsocialclub.uk/

MUSIC NEWS: Folk Music - Wednesday May 13th 2026, 8pm
Acoustic Music Night - The String Section returns with special guests!
Our regular Transatlantic hosts, The String Section, joined by two outstanding special guests:
Northern Passage and Amy Pearl & Friends.

Northern Passage features Barbara Wibblemann, Catherine Ott and Gerd Wagner.
Their repertoire blends originals with carefully chosen covers, ranging from introspective and melancholic to bright and uplifting. They’ll be performing songs from their newly released debut album Two Faces of the Moon, plus fresh, unreleased material.

Amy Pearl, a clawhammer banjo player and singer based in Bury St Edmunds, draws on Appalachian folk, Old Time Americana, and Irish and British traditions. She performs with a flexible group of local musicians who bring a variety of styles to complement her distinctive playing and compelling vocals.

Wednesday May 13th at 8:00pm
(doors open at 7:00pm)
Entry is free, but please bring some cash for the jar.
All contributions go to the performers.
Spread the word! Your support keeps live music thriving.

ALSO, exciting news of CamJam - a new regular Tuesday night weekly session

CamJam is a long-running, musician-led jazz session in Cambridge built around a strong house band and an open, welcoming format. For over 20 years it has provided a supportive space where musicians of all levels are encouraged to sit in, explore standards, and develop their craft alongside others in a relaxed setting.

CamJam has recently moved from the Tram Depot to its new home at Newnham Croft Sports & Social Club, marking an exciting new chapter while continuing its established tradition.

Starting on Tuesday 17 February, CamJam differs from the monthly Speakeasy jazz night : while Speakeasy focuses on curated performances in a listening-room atmosphere, the weekly CamJam sessions centre on participation, open sit-ins, and the shared exploration of repertoire.

The musical focus remains on swing, attentive listening, and mutual respect, creating an atmosphere that is friendly yet musically engaged. Audiences enjoy authentic live jazz in a sociable setting, and players value the opportunity to collaborate in a supportive environment.

Run by musicians for the love of the music, CamJam continues to be a cornerstone of Cambridge's grassroots jazz community.

We look forward to seeing them - and you - for an evening of cool jazz in an intimate club atmosphere and we're proud to host this great Cambridge jazz collective. Please do come down and support them! (Remember to bring your membership card. Membership is only £15 for 2026.)
PS Our bar remains the best value for miles around!

Next Gig!
JAZZ CLUB - The Popup Speakeasy returns for another great night of Jazz on Wednesday April 15th

Get ready to groove with Iroko and the Speakeasy Allstars live at Newnham Jazz Club!
April 15 Iroko at the Newnham Jazz Club

Get ready for an awesome night in person with Iroko bringing their vibes to the Newnham Jazz Club! Plus, enjoy some cool tunes from the Speakeasy Allstars supporting the show. Perfect for jazz lovers looking to chill and groove live. Don't miss out on this relaxed, fun evening.

Iroko is a Cambridge, UK-based band performing Afrobeat and Roots-influenced Music, often featuring sounds reminiscent of Fela Kuti and African jazz. They perform live at venues in the region and have music available on Bandcamp, featuring tracks like "African Skies/Yanvalou" and "Colonial Mentality".
Bandcamp: You can listen to and stream their music at iroko1.bandcamp.com.
Live Performances: The band has been featured at local Cambridge venues and events, including appearances noted on Instagram and at the Wednesday Session.

Lineup: Mentions of the band include collaborators such as Jane Hollingworth, Matt Kibble, and Alastair Appleton.

Background: Their sound is deeply rooted in African rhythms, specifically afrobeat, providing, for instance, high-energy sets.

Tickets available at the door. £12 Non Members £8 with members discount or in advance by:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/iroko-at-the-newnham-jazz-club-support-from-the-speakeasy-allstars-tickets-1985441451829?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Iroko will be supported by the Speakeasy Allstars featuring guest performer

Jeanette Langford

Jeanette teaches violin and piano in the Cambridge area and is a registered Music Therapist. As well as playing with The Cyriacs, she has performed with the East Anglia Chamber Orchestra, the Cambridge Sinfonia, and the Meridian Piano Trio. Jeanette is currently listening to the fabulous fiddlers Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy.

Doors open 7.00pm Music from 7.30

🕖 Doors: 7.00pm
🎶 First set: 7.30pm
✨ Main set: 8.45pm
⏰ Finish: 10.00pm

🎟 Tickets: £12 in advance or on the door, https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/swing-into-christmas-pop-up-speakeasy-jazz-tickets-1976603302687?aff=oddtdtcreator
Club members: £8

Step into our Pop-Up Speakeasy for a night of top-class live jazz in a cosy nightclub-style setting — with a fully stocked bar and spring cheer in the air!

Tonight is the club AGM - we hope to see you there!

This is formal notification to Members that the Club's AGM
will take place in the Club on March 30th at 7pm.
We are keen for you to attend so that we can bring you up-to-date on this work and the future development of the club. In particular, we will be presenting the recent
Feasibility Study done by local Architects about options for future development of the Club. We would value your views on the options, to inform our future consultation and plans.

Please come along if you can - meet newcomers and take the opportunity to renew your membership for 2026. Or click here to pay online: https://newnham-croft-social-and-sports-club.sumupstore.com/product/membership-2026.
If you have already renewed, but have no 2026 card, please ask at the bar next time you are there.

Any queries, please do get in contact by email to [email protected]

Lots to put in your diary this month!

Open coffee morning March 28th

NCSSC AGM at 7pm on March 30th

Talk about Newnham's Wildlife March 31st

The next few weeks are a busy time at the Club!

Wednesday Mar 25th is the regular 4th Weds of the month
Klezmer Circle Dance at 7.30pm. Free entry for members, donation for expenses.

Thursday 26th Come and join us at Table Tennis from 7pm
Mixed doubles, all ability and all ages.

Saturday Mar 28th is our next Open Coffee Morning 10.30 - 12 noon - all welcome. Come and make new members welcome.

On Monday March 31st, at 6pm, Olwen Williams will give a talk about Newnham's Habitats, biodiversity and wildlife.
All welcome to this.

This is formal notification to Members that the Club's AGM will take place in the Club on March 30th at 7pm.
We are keen for you to attend so that we can bring you up-to-date on this work and the future development of the club. In particular, we will be presenting the recent Feasibility Study done by local Architects about options for future development of the Club. We would value your views on the options, to inform our future consultation and plans.


Please come along if you can - meet newcomers and take the opportunity to renew your membership for 2026. Or click here to pay online:
https://newnham-croft-social-and-sports-club.sumupstore.com/product/membership-2026.

If you have already renewed, but have no 2026 card, please ask at the bar next time you are there!