The Downing Arts Podcast

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Downing College

29 January 2026

12m 48s

LT26.2 In Pursuit of a Pheasant Plucker

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We catch up with recent Downing alumnus and professional guitarist Declan Hickey.

Cover image credit Louisa Denby.

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Thursday 29 January, 9pm, Chapel: Choral Compline

Friday 30 January, 11am-12pm, Wilkins Room: Qi Gong movement workshop in association with the Gallery's current exhibition. Click here to find out more.

Friday 30 January, 5-6.30pm, Howard Theatre: 'A Gap in the Clouds' Exhibition Panel Discussion. Free tickets bookable here.

Friday 30 January, 9.30pm, JCR: DCMS Open Mic Night

Sunday 1 February, 6pm, Chapel: Choral Evensong for the Feast of Candlemas.

Monday 2 February, 6.30-7.30pm, Chapel: Talk and discussion: 'What is the Church of England?' All welcome.

Monday 2 February, 7-9pm, JCR: Danby Society Estimating Evening with Dr Hamish Symington. Free pizza and a prize for the winning team.

'A Gap in the Clouds' Exhibition in the Heong Gallery continues until Sunday 8 February 2026. Free entry, all welcome.

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Applications open for the Piano Showcase Weekend with Danny Driver 27-28 Feb. Deadline 12 February. www.dow.cam.ac.uk/events/piano-showcase-weekend-international-piano-soloist-danny-driver

Call for submissions: The Twining Egginton Fine Arts Prize 2026. Deadline 16 March. www.dow.cam.ac.uk/creative-arts/art-downing

If you'd like to come on the show to chat about anything related to the Creative Arts, please email artspodcast@dow.cam.ac.uk.