Members Events
College and the Emmanuel Society hold events for members throughout the year. These range from Gathering of Members, networking events, garden parties, dinners, events for supporters, special interest events, online talks, and much more.
If you have any questions about events for members, please email us.
- Thursday 12 March 2026, 6.30pm, Emmanuel College, St Andrew's Street, Cambridge, CB2 3AP
Vincent Lumsden Society Dinner
The Vincent Lumsden Society Annual Dinner is the society’s flagship event and one of the most significant celebrations of the Black community at Emmanuel College. Taking place on Thursday 12 March 2026, the dinner brings together current students, staff, alumni, and prospective students for an evening of connection, reflection, and celebration.
- Thursday 19 March 2026, 6.00pm, Online, via Zoom
A Japanese Art Journey, a talk by Meher McArthur (1986)
Japanese art historian and curator Meher McArthur (1986) shares her journey through the extraordinary world of Japanese art — from ceramics, swords, prints and textiles to Buddhist art, folk painting, contemporary art, and animation.
- Sunday 19 April 2026, 10.00am African Queen, J1 Beach, 2A Street, Jumeirah, Dubai
Emma in Dubai: Breakfast with the Master and Development Director
Doug Chalmers, Master of Emmanuel College, invites you to breakfast in Dubai on Sunday 19 April. Enjoy catching up with Doug, his wife Helen, and Sarah Bendall, Development Director, on your news and on all things Emmanuel in a relaxed setting.
- Tuesday 21 April 2026, 7.00pm The Hong Kong Club, 1 Jackson Road, Central, Hong Kong
Emma in Hong Kong: Dinner with the Master and Development Director
You are invited to dinner at the Hong Kong Club with Doug Chalmers, Master of Emmanuel, Helen, his wife, and Sarah Bendall, Development Director. The Master would be delighted to see you and catch up on your news and on all things Emmanuel.
- Saturday 13 June 2026, 2.00pm, Emmanuel College Sports Ground, Wilberforce Road, Cambridge, CB3 0EQ
Tennis afternoon with Emmanuel College Tennis Club
Tennis-playing members are invited to join current members of the Emmanuel College Tennis Club for an afternoon of friendly doubles matches on the grass courts at the Wilberforce Road Sports Ground.
