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We aim to compile a definitive list of societies, groups and associations in the Cambridge area. If we've missed something, please contact us and we would be glad to amend this.
P.s. a society must consist of more than one person :p

Thumbnail Name and Description Weblink / Contact Google ads
Cambridge Chinese Community Centre
Affectionately known to many as 'C4', this group is the largest Chinese Community society in Cambridge. They also have a formidable football team...
http://www.cambridgechinese.co.uk

C4 FC
The CCCC football team - probably the most competent Oriental team in Cambridgeshire.
http://members.tripod.com/cambridge_chinese
Chinese Christian Church
An established Christian group, worshipping in Cantonese, Mandarin and English.
http://www.cccc.org.uk
2 Downing Street
01223 506191
Chinese School
Classes in Mandarin and Cantonese, held on Sundays at CRC, Kings Hedges.
http://www.srcf.ucam.org/ccs
Korean Church
Worships at 1.30pm on Sundays at St Andrews Street Baptist Church (we think).
St Andrews Street Baptist Church
Cambridgeshire Vietnamese Society
Linked with a Vietnamese Refugee Community and old peoples' home.

280 Coldham's Lane, 01223 504019 (Society)

280 Coldham's Lane, 01223 504019 (Refugee Community)

University Societies

Thumbnail Name and Description Weblink / Contact
ABACUS
The 'Association of British and Chinese University Students' was formed in 1994 at Cambridge University by a group of mainly British-born Chinese.
http://www.abacuscambridge.co.uk

http://www.srcf.ucam.org/abacus (old)

 

Chisoc
A University Chinese Society made up of generally Hong Kong born students
http://www.srcf.ucam.org/cuchin
CCS
The Chinese Cultural Society seeks to promote interest and understanding of social and cultural aspects of mainland China in Britain
http://www.srcf.ucam.org/~cuccs
Chinese New Year Trust
A University society that organises fund-raising events (such as fun runs and an annual ball) to help the impoverished children of China.
http://www.cnytrust.org
Chinese Chess
A University Chinese Chess playing society.
http://www.cam.ac.uk/societies/cuccc
Chinese Students and Scholars Association
Chinese Students and Scholars Association of Cambridge (CSSA-CAM) is a non-profit, non-political, social organization. Majority of its members are local Chinese students and scholars.
http://www.cssa-cam.org
Chinese Christian Fellowship
"The Cambridge Chinese Christian Fellowship (CCCF) exists to make known the good news of Jesus Christ especially among the English-speaking Chinese student community in the university."
http://www.srcf.ucam.org/cccf
Hong Kong and China Affairs Society
"To promote concern, interest and discussion mainly, but not exclusively, among students in Cambridge regarding the social, economic and political affairs of Hong Kong and China."
http://www.srcf.ucam.org/cuhkcas
AJS
The Anglo-Japanese Society provides an interface between Japanese and non-Japanese in Cambridge, socially at the weekly pub meetings, and by organising Japanese cultural events during the term.              
http://www.srcf.ucam.org/cuajs

 

Kaetsu Centre
Not really a society but an "Educational & Cultural Centre within the grounds of New Hall. The Centre is designed for all kinds of study groups and conferences and offers top-class conference facilities together with special facilities for the introduction of Japanese culture."
http://www.kaetsu.co.uk/index.htm
CU Korean Society
Aside from Korean students, visiting scholars and University of Cambridge staff, they welcome anyone who is interested in Korea and the Korean culture.
http://www.srcf.ucam.org/cuks
CUMAS
"The Cambridge University Malaysia Society despite being a relatively young society, are an integral core of the tight-knit Malaysian community in Cambridge, providing friendship, networking, a series of events every term, and general welfare for members."
http://cm.cumas.org
CUMSA
Not a typo - Cambridge University Malaysia and Singapore Association.
http://cumsa.org/mambo
CU Thai Society
"The main objectives are to promote a better understanding of Thai culture, as well as, to enhance understanding and friendship among the members."
http://www.srcf.ucam.org/cuts
Cambridge Taiwanese Society
"The aims of the society are to:
Hold meetings whereby Taiwanese students, scholars, and others interested can fraternise.
Discuss problems and issues of current interest relating in particular to Taiwan..."
http://www.cam.ac.uk/societies/taiwan
Vietnamese Society in Cambridge
Founded in mid-2005 by a group of Vietnamese students studying in Cambridge. The main objectives are to promote a better understanding of Vietnamese culture and to enhance understanding and friendship among the members.
http://www.srcf.ucam.org/vsc
Cambridge Filipino Students Organisation
"The society's aims shall be to strive to promote the intellectual, moral, cultural, physical and racial betterment of every member, and to this end promote the beauty of the Filipino race and culture in England."
http://www.cam.ac.uk/societies/pinoy
CU Asia Law & Business Association
CUALA aims to enhance the intellectual latitude and global outlook of students of the University of Cambridge by developing their appreciation and understanding of issues regarding law and business in an Asian context.
http://www.cuala.co.uk
CU Lion Dance Troupe
"Set up in January 1999, our troupe aims to create interest in the ancient Chinese art of lion dance, and provide a service to the community by putting up performances when requested or invited to do so."
http://www.cam.ac.uk/societies/ldt
CU Tai Chi Chuan Society
The Cambridge University Tai Chi Chuan Society was founded in 1999 to promote the ancient Chinese martial art of Tai Chi Chuan in all its aspects including health, philosophy and self-defence
http://www.cam.ac.uk/societies/taichi
Chisoc V-Show
An annual variety show organised by a division of the University Chinese Society. Expect a wacky theme and an abundance of talent and malarkey!
http://www.srcf.ucam.org/~csvshow
HKPGS
This is a mailing list mainly for Chinese post-graduates in Cambridge, but  welcomes anyone to join! Basically, they chat about things and try to arrange meetings, dinners, etc.
http://www.srcf.ucam.org/mailman/listinfo/hkpgs-chat