The Norfolk Cambridge Society is a thriving Group of Cambridge University Alumni with a series of informal social events and regular public lectures. This includes
Lectures
Public lectures celebrating the rigorous pursuit and dissemination of truth by leading academics and distinguished others.
Organiser: Geoffrey Smart.
See a list of our future lectures and past lectures.
Viewpoints
A fluid group of NCS members and interested others who meet every couple of months, historically at Norwich School but increasingly at each other’s houses. We discuss a wide range of things that matter. Past topics have included:
- This House does not Believe in Free Will
- Should politicians lead or follow the people?
- Is equality possible or even desirable?
- Deterring harm to others. How far should governments go?
- What constitutes lying and when is it morally justifiable?
- Belief: Sources thereof and its effect on our lives
- What is a Civilised Society?
Currently suspended.
Incrementum
This is a fun investment lunch club, comprising up to twelve Norfolk Club and NCS members, set up to exchange investment ideas and to discuss the major factors likely to move markets in the future. No actual money is required, although of course members can take ideas away to invest in themselves. Currently, our main notional portfolio comprises 76 equities and funds, all picked by members. We meet every 6 to 8 weeks at the Norfolk Club followed by lunch and are always on the lookout for new members.
Organiser: Geoffrey Smart.
See a list of our future incrementum events.
Epicureans
Lunch group that meets in Gastropubs around Norfolk every couple of months or so. All NCS members, their partners and friends are welcome.
Organisers: Kathy Moyse.
See a list of our future epicurean events.
Book Group
The book group normally meets via Zoom but sometimes in person. Books covered include
Organiser: Kathy Moyse.
See a list of our future book group events.
Cultural/Social Events
We run a programme of cultural and social events which in the past have included historic walking tours in Norwich, Opera and an evening on a Mississippi Paddlepoat on the broads.
Current organiser: We are looking for someone else to take this on.
See a list of our future cultural/social events.
Student Award
We also run an annual essay competition for students applying to Cambridge University.