LT26.2 In Pursuit of a Pheasant Plucker

We catch up with recent Downing alumnus and professional guitarist Declan Hickey.Cover image credit Louisa Denby.-=-=-=-Thursday 29 January, 9pm, Chapel: Choral ComplineFriday 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 NightSunday 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.-=-=-=-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-driverCall for submissions: The Twining Egginton Fine Arts Prize 2026. Deadline 16 March. www.dow.cam.ac.uk/creative-arts/art-downingIf you'd like to come on the show to chat about anything related to the Creative Arts, please email [email protected].