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Welcome.

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Editor in chief Nicola Foley 01223 499459 nicolafoley@bright-publishing.com Senior sub editor Lisa Clatworthy Sub editor Siobhan Godwood

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ummer really gets going this month here in Cambridge, with the arrival of Strawberry Fair on 3 June. Colourful, creative and at times controversial, this daylong festival of music, art and more has been running for over 40 years, and always pulls in a huge crowd. You might not realise, but the event was actually SIGN UP W E E K LY TO O U R set up by a band D N E W S L E I G I TA L TTER of Cambridge University students (the Mayday Group), who sought an alternative to the university’s formal balls, creating an altogether more relaxed day of music and mayhem, surrealism and silliness. This subversive spirit is part of the fabric of Strawberry Fair to this day – kick off your shoes and dance on the grass, make hay with the ‘Fairy Tales’ fancy dress theme and celebrate a side of Cambridge’s character we don’t see too often. Frolicking in more traditional style, of course, will be the droves of immaculately turned out uni students attending this month’s May Balls – which affords an opportunity not only for grade A people watching, but also seeing some staggeringly good fireworks displays. The best vantage point for admiring the displays put on by the colleges is from a punt, glass of Prosecco in hand; turn to page 9 to find out how you can enjoy the experience, even if your student days are long behind you. Speaking of punting, this month’s Independent of the Month sees us paying homage to a true Cambridge great: Scudamore’s. The oldest punting firm in the city, they’ve got over a century’s worth of tales from the riverbank to share – turn to page 74 to find more, including just how punting became so synonymous with our city. Onto the food section, where you’ll find me waxing lyrical on my chosen specialist subject (burgers of Cambridge), a round-up of some top edible gifts for Father’s Day gifts, a celebration of the arrival of rosé season and some tempting summer cocktail inspiration. We’ve also got our card-carrying carnivore food writer Alex extolling the virtues and delicious potential of veganism over on page 45 – something I never thought I’d read. There’s fashion, homes, family days out, the top gigs of the month and loads more, too – enjoy the issue and see you next month!

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Contents. 7 Reasons to be cheerful.

Excellent things to enjoy in Cambridge this June

9 Nightlife.

After-dark fun, from live music and club nights to comedy

15 Music blog.

Our at-a-glance guide to some of the best events in town this month

57 Competition. Win a top-of-the-range SleepHack mattress!

60 Family.

Our top ten ideas for family fun this month, featuring outdoorsy activities and shows

17 Arts & culture.

65 Education.

25 Photography at CUBG.

67 Ely Delightful.

26 Art insider.

74 Independent of the month.

A look at the new photography courses at the Botanic Garden

Ruthie Collins gives the low-down on arty happenings this month

33 Hero eats.

Three things you need to eat in Cambridge right now

34 Food news.

Alex Ruczaj explores the many delights of our diminutive neighbouring city

In the spotlight this month, the legendary Scudamore’s

Great bikes, security tips and our favourite cycling hangouts

41 Father's Day foodie gifts.

88 Beauty.

Cambridge has gone burger mad – but which patty holds the crown?

45 Food column. Chef Alex Rushmer ponders the sudden rise in veganism

47 Review.

Editor Nicola pays a visit to Zara Indian Cuisine in Shelford

48 Cocktails.

77 Summer cycling. 83 Fashion.

42 Foodie Top 5.

Cambridge Leadership College outlines its innovative new model

All the hot gossip on Cambridge’s foodie circuit

Delicious pressies for your pa

54 Listings.

Jordan from Slate the Disco gives his top gig picks for the month

A round-up of arty, cultural happenings in the city, from exhibitions to theatre

C O N T E N TS

A round-up of summer styles from local fashion boutiques

Daisy Dickinson looks at the latest make up trends

93 Interiors. Create a breezy beach style for your home

107 Home store of the month.

We explore what Carpet Mill has to offer

110 Property news. The latest news and commentary from the local property market

We’re warming up for Cambridge Cocktail Festival with some tasty summer tipples from local bars

53 Drinks.

Elodie celebrates the arrival of rosé wine season

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Reasons to be cheerful. THE FUN OF T H E FA I R .

Dodgems, rollercoasters, candy floss, oh my! Midsummer Fair is back for its annual instalment between 21 and 26 June, when it’ll be turning Midsummer Common once again into a loud and colourful playground for the whole family to enjoy. One of the oldest and largest events of its kind in the country, this ancient fair dates back to 1211, when it was granted a Royal Charter by King John. As ever, there will be loads of top funfair rides plus an array of traditional market stalls selling everything from china to clothes and shoes. There’ll also be loads of tasty treats to enjoy including warm toffee apples and hot dogs. The fair is open until 11pm daily, except on Sunday when it closes at 9pm. cambridgelivetrust.co.uk

Get set for the Big Weekend!

We’re already excited for next month’s Big Weekend, which runs 7-9 July on Parker’s Piece. Kicking off on Friday evening with a night of live music, fireworks and fun, the event continues into the weekend with a packed schedule of great entertainment. Music ranges from 80s-tastic performances from ABC and tribute act Wham!Duran, to appearances from community choirs and a showcase of home-grown talent in the Local Band Marquee. There’s even a bit of Hungarian folk. As ever, you can also enjoy the French market and Sports Zone, too, and the popular Cambridge Mele – a celebration of Asian culture – returns to round the event off on the Sunday. Stay tuned to the next issue of Edition for all the info. cambridgelivetrust.co.uk

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Strawberry Fair Forever.

Celebrate Cambridge’s lesser seen creative, bohemian side, drink wine with fairies and enjoy all sorts of entertainment at Strawberry Fair, which pitches up on the first Saturday in June on Midsummer Common. Now 43 years old, the fair attracts around 40,000 visitors each year, and always puts on a good party. This year’s festivities include a colourful parade, a fancy dress competition, dance displays, poetry slams, plus a huge line-up of live music which spans the genres and includes plenty of local talent. There are also food trucks, stalls and plenty more to enjoy – turn to page 10 for the full story. strawberry-fair.org.uk

B AT H I N G UNDER THE SKY FINALE. Bathing Under the Sky round off their series of pop-ups at Bourn Golf and Leisure with a huge summer celebration on 1 and 2 July. Fancy being pampered in a gorgeous outdoor location, spending a blissful few hours relaxing al fresco in steaming wood-fired hot tubs and enjoying a few glasses of fizz and generally having a fabulous time? Then book yourself in for either a morning (10am-1pm) or evening (1-6pm)session for £30.50, which includes your spa session, a complimentary drink, a towel to use and access to the sauna, chill-out area with deckchairs, blankets and fire bowls, plus the shower area. bathingunderthesky.com

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June nightlife.

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M AY W E E K P U N T I N G . May Week, which actually takes place in June, is one of the great Cambridge University traditions. It represents the end of the academic year for students: a time for letting your hair down and squeezing as much fun in as possible before everyone disperses for summer. The colleges host a series of May Balls and parties during this period,

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and even if you’re nothing to do with the university you can join in the fun by heading down to the river and enjoying the huge, spectacular fireworks displays. A punt offers the best vantage point, and for the most impressive displays, we recommend 19 June (when the Clare and Trinity Balls take place), and 20 June (St

John’s). Scudamore’s offer both chauffeured, private punts and group options, and they come equipped with blankets and brollies too, just in case the weather turns. The atmosphere is always incredible – so pack some nibbles and a bottle of fizz and you’ve got yourself an unforgettable evening out. scudamores.com

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Strawberry Fair. JUNE

One of the city’s most popular events, Strawberry Fair returns for a day of music, entertainment and fun every year on the first Saturday of June. Entirely volunteer run, it’s free to attend (though donations are welcome), and has been running for 43 years, attracting some 40,000 visitors annually. A celebration of Cambridge’s lesser seen bohemian side, the frolics begin with the Parade, which begins at midday and heralds the start of the fair. Colourfully-dressed revellers, street performers and musicians meet at Christ’s Pieces, before exuberantly making their way through town and eventually to Midsummer Common, where the fair takes place. Then, it’s all systems go for a day of feel-good fun at the fair! This year’s theme is Fairy Tales, and as ever, there’s a busy line-up of live music planned across multiple stages. Catch performances from local talent at the Cambridge 105 stage and singer-songwriters at the Buskers Stage, pop into the Portland Ballroom (the festival’s only indoor stage), and be sure to check out the new stage from local pub The Flying Pig. There’s also the Wild Strawberries Poetry and Spoken Word Stage which will be hosting a poetry slam competition, plus the Eastern Bloco acoustic stage, which will showcase alternative artists and host interactive theatre, workshops and activities throughout the day. On the Village Green, there’s an outside dancefloor, a fancy dress competition, performers, dance displays and lots of music, whilst the Kids Park is a must-visit for families, with bags on offer to keep little ones happy including face painters, storytelling and a messy play area. There’ll be plenty of food trucks to stave off rumbling bellies too, plus stalls selling clothing, accessories and trinkets. strawberry-fair.org.uk

THE CAMBRIDGE CLUB. A few months ago, an enticing-looking ‘gin and prosecco fete’ event started being madly shared on Facebook by Cambridge folk. Within the space of a five weeks, 27,000 people had clicked attending – a staggering 20% of the Cambridge population. The organisers, who’d originally intended for the event to be a boutique, 500-person capacity affair, were overwhelmed by the response, prompting them to take the idea back to the drawing board and scale it up – big style. What they came up with was The Cambridge Club: a brand new one-day festival of food, great drinks and music, taking place at Haggis Farm on Sunday 18 June. On offer will be cocktail, gin, prosecco and champagne bars, and a plethora of

foodie treats from local independent traders. Expect culinary delights from Churros Bar, Guerrilla Kitchen, Fired Up Pizza and Nanna Mexico, amongst others, plus three music stages playing everything from Motown to disco to chilled out acoustic tunes. The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club will see the actor and DJ delving into his expansive record collection to play a feel-good mix of stonecold classics, red-hot new releases, modern remixes and quirky covers. “We had originally planned to host a small, fairly intimate event – but the reaction was unlike anything we have ever seen before!” say The Cambridge Club organisers. “We decided that we needed to scale up every aspect of the event in order to help

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get as close to fulfilling the high demand as possible. We really wanted to make sure everybody had a chance to come along and enjoy themselves, rather than turning people away at the gate. This has turned into something really exciting almost overnight and we’re thrilled to be capturing the city’s interest and making Cambridge proud.” “It’s been a whirlwind few weeks, but we’ve secured a much larger site – the lovely Haggis Farm Polo Club – just a short journey from the city centre. The date change was annoying, but we now have the capacity to put together an incredible event for everyone to enjoy.” Tickets to the event are available now for £16 (18+ only). thecambridgeclub.co

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S T R AW B E R R I E S & CREEM. Having started life three years ago as a gathering of just 1,000 people out on Haggis Farm, around ten minutes’ drive from central Cambridge, Strawberries & Creem has become a UK festival mainstay, swelling to a capacity of 10,000 revellers and pulling in ever more impressive acts. The music vibe is rap/grime/garage/house persuasion, with previous bill-toppers including legendary DJ Grandmaster Flash and US rapper Nelly. This time around, it’s the turn of superstar Shaggy, who’s been cranking out chart hits on a global scale for 24 years, including Boombastic, It Wasn't Me and Oh Carolina. He’s joined on the bill by the godfather of Grime, Wiley, plus The Streets’ Mike Skinner. You can also catch performances from garage heroes Artful Dodger and So Solid Crew, plus Gentleman’s Dub Club and Dimitri From Paris. There’s plenty of tasty food to seek out in the Deliveroo banquet area, which will feature appearances from local faves like Steak & Honour and Provenance Kitchen. “To start with it was just us, our circles of friends and a handful of likeminded people in a field – but three years down the line, we’re proud to say we’ve managed to create something special,” said founder William Young. “It puts Cambridge on the map for another reason, providing a proper festival for young music fans in this part of the country.” Strawberries & Creem takes place on Saturday 17 June. Tickets are available from £40. strawberriesandcreem.com

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Novi Opens ‘Living’ Roof Terrace. Exciting news from Regent Street’s Novi this month, as the venue is poised to unveil a gorgeous looking new roof terrace, just in time for its second birthday. Promising to become one of the city’s most instagrammed drinking spots, the terrace design was created by landscape architects Aralia as an opulent extension to Novi’s stylish interior. Entered via a steel staircase, the space is lush with botanical plants, scented climbers and a rather cool ‘living’ green wall backdrop, created by plant expert and natural flower grower Anna’s Flower Farm, and featuring herbs and edibles that will be used in Novi’s homemade cocktails. The design also features a cosy snug which can be used in all weather and offers heating, blankets and easy access to the bar. Owners Matt and Faye said, “We are very excited about the opening of our roof terrace and have enjoyed creating a relaxing outdoor green space in the heart of the city centre.” To celebrate the opening Novi are offering two of their summer cocktails for £12 Monday-Thursday until 10pm for all of June exclusively on the NOVI app. novicambridge.co.uk

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Now Booking. S TA N D O N CALLING.

27-30 J U LY, S TA N D O N LO R D S H I P, F R O M £57

A fun-filled festival around 50 minutes from Cambridge, the 2017 edition of this colourful fiesta features headliners including Orbital, Clean Bandit and British Sea Power. standon-calling.com

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FUTURE ISL ANDS. A huge demand for tickets led to this gig switching from the Junction to the larger Corn Exchange, suggesting a solid Future Island fan contingent in Cambridge. And we can’t say we’re surprised. He might have the look of an accountant but when the second frontman Samuel T. Herring takes to the stage, he’s transformed into a gyrating, wild-eyed, loose-hipped rock star. Intense and energetic, it’s impossible not to be captivated. Herring is joined in the band by William Cashion (bass, guitars) and Gerrit Welmers (keyboards, programming, guitars), and together they create soulful, euphoric jams full of bassline-driven, synth-laden goodness, propelled by powerful vocals. Hailing from Baltimore, the trio hit the big time following the release of their fourth album Singles – helped along by a much talked-about performance on Letterman. Since then, 2016’s critically acclaimed The Far Field has seen their fandom swell even further – see what all the fuss is about on 1 July, tickets are £25.25. cornex.co.uk

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Critically acclaimed songstress Regina Spektor swings our way next month for a dose of her quirky, beguiling pop. cornex.co.uk

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Katy Brand.

Aged 13, comedian Katy Brand went to a local church service and became a fundamentalist Christian. In her own words, she “put the ‘fun’ into fundamentalism… and the ‘mental’,” becoming an “obnoxious, selfimportant dick”. Her new show, I Was a Teenage Christian, offers a frank and funny look at her conversion to evangelical Christianity, attempting to figure out what was going on in her head at the time. Hear her confessional at Cambridge Junction on 4 June. Tickets are £13.50. junction.co.uk

Real Estate.

Formed in New Jersey, indie rockers Real Estate make summer holiday-ready surf pop. They came together back in 2008, when frontman Martin Courtney returned to his hometown after finishing college and began writing songs with school friends Matt Mondanile (guitar), Alex Bleeker (bass) and Etienne Pierre Duguay (drums). There’s been a few line-up reshuffles since then but the band has stayed true to its to its original, hazily mellow sound. Check them out on 27 June at Cambridge Junction, tickets are £18.50. junction.co.uk

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The master of psychological illusion brings his hotly anticipated new show, Underground, to Cambridge. Expect serious showmanship and magical genius. cornex.co.uk

H AC K N E Y C O L L I E RY BAND.

4 N OV, J U N C T I O N , £17 British brass band meets New Orleans swagger with these Cambridge favourites, who always get the party started with their tongue-in-cheek covers. junction.co.uk

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Music blog. J O R DA N WO R L A N D F RO M L O C A L M U S I C W E B S I T E S L AT E T H E D I S C O S E L E C T S H I S M U S T- S E E G I GS I N CAMBRIDGE THIS MONTH

une is a bountiful month for live music in Cambridge. The annual Strawberry Fair on 3 June will showcase a wild range of local acts across its stages, whilst the ever-growing Strawberries and Creem day festival (on the 17th) has arguably its biggest line-up to date, featuring Wiley, AJ Tracey, J Hus and Mike Skinner. There’s plenty going on inside our city’s venues this June, too. Our must-see show this month comes courtesy of Real Estate, who play the Cambridge Junction on the 27th. Over the course of three hazy, gorgeous albums, Real Estate have built a reputation for writing perfect pop songs – tracks that merge deft poetic lyrics with lush, irresistible melodies. Their fourth album, In Mind, the follow-up to 2014’s near-faultless Atlas, was released in March and only further confirms this gift. There’s an unmissable night of noise on the 7th when legendary Japanese outfit Melt-Banana return to The Portland Arms. The duo, made up of Yako on vocals and Agata on guitar and effects, have liberated themselves from a human rhythm section and are making a noise as powerful and frantic as ever. Guitarist Agata is known for his mastery of guitar effects and extended technique – and for consistently wearing a surgical mask on stage. Not many bands can return from a debut North American tour supporting rock legends The Who and claim standing ovations at every show to their name. Imagine a mixture of 60s power pop and 70s punk rebellion, then throw in a bit of glam rock as well for good measure and you will get an idea of what to expect from Slydigs. They’re at The Portland on the 6th. Hailing from north-west Arkansas, Joe Purdy is a much travelled folk and rock singer, songwriter, guitarist, pianist, mandolin and harmonica player. Purdy brings his well-crafted and thoughtful folk songs to The Portland on the 9th. The same venue hosts another US outfit this month when blues and psych outfit The Cuckoos play on the 5th. Local West Coast inspired folk outfit Fred’s House (pictured) will release new music this summer – their first in a little while. They’ll be at The Portland on the 16th. Ralph Wyld is a prolific young vibraphonist, percussionist and composer; his ensemble Mosaic plays the Hidden Rooms on the 1st. Mosaic comprises critically-acclaimed young musicians, and their exciting and accessible music crosses contemporary jazz with chamber music. Offering a balance between expansive writing and improvisation, and with a vibraphone and cello alongside more traditional jazz instruments,

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Mosaic’s sound is powerful, yet intimate, and certainly different from other groups on the scene right now. Awarded UK Vocalist of the Year at the Jazz FM Awards 2016, Lauren Kinsella is one of London’s most adventurous artists, performing as a soloist as well as a bandleader and involved in several cross-arts projects. She comes to Cambridge with her ensemble to play new music, originally commissioned by Marsden Jazz Festival 2015, at the Hidden Rooms on the 8th. The Blue Moon hosts an evening of proper underground electro with the Motherchip Connexion – Exploring Forms Of Electro event on the 17th. An exciting month at the Cambridge Junction includes The London African Gospel Choir performing a seminal record in its entirety. Thirty years after Paul Simon released Graceland, which spawned hits such as You Can Call Me Al, The London African Gospel Choir, backed by live musicians, will perform his album live from start to finish on the 9th. On the 6th, meanwhile, the world of TV is celebrated in an a cappella extravaganza produced and performed by Sons of Pitches, who release their first original album later this year. Founder member of Del Amitri, Justin Currie, returns to Cambridge Junction on the 2nd with The Pallbearers, touring his recently released fourth solo album, This Is My Kingdom Now. The Skids celebrate their 40th anniversary this year and their tour reaches Cambridge on the 15th. Unarguably one of the finest singer-songwriters of her generation, Thea Gilmore returns to Cambridge Junction on the 7th. Gilmore’s latest album is as ethereal as it is thought-provoking, as bewitching as it is bold – and well worth catching live. n

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Arts & culture.

W E E X P L O R E T H E A R T S A N D C U LT U R E S C E N E I N C A M B R I D G E , S H OWC A S I N G S O M E O F T H E M A N Y E XC I T I N G E X H I B I T I O N S A N D S H OWS TA K I N G P L AC E A RO U N D T H E C I T Y

T H E LO N D O N A F R I C A N G O S P E L C H O I R P E R F O R M G R AC E L A N D . 30 years after its release, Paul Simon’s seminal Graceland gets a rework courtesy of the London African Gospel Choir, who come to the Junction on 9 June. A collective of African singers, musicians and dancers, the choir will be joined on stage by live musicians to perform this immortal album as you’ve never heard it before. From a synth-driven reimagining of You Can Call Me Al to a haunting, a cappella Zulu folk take on Homeless, it’s promising to be a captivating evening for music lovers. The show starts at 7pm and tickets are £19.50. junction.co.uk

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June bloom at Wimpole.

Always a treat to explore, the gardens at Wimpole are especially lovely at this time of year, yielding the first flush of roses and flowers, and an abundance of luscious greenery. With some 180,000 bulbs springing into bloom, there’s a kaleidoscope of colours and scents to enjoy in the 12 acres of Pleasure Gardens, from the vibrant yellow of foxtail lilies, to the delicate pinky purple of the gladioli byzantinus and the white stars of camassia. Elsewhere, the rest of the estate is laying on floral displays, too, including beautiful cut flower borders in the Walled Garden. Round off your trip with tea and cake at The Old Rectory restaurant for a perfect summer’s day out. nationaltrust.org.uk/wimpole-estate

G E T R E A DY F O R CAMBRIDGE OPEN STUDIOS.

Artists across the county are preparing to open the doors to their workspaces for Cambridge Open Studios, which features exhibitions by 350 artists at 221 locations around Cambridgeshire. From fine art and photography to jewellery and furniture-making, there’ll be plenty to explore at the event, which runs each weekend in July. Not all artists will be exhibiting throughout the whole month, so pick up a guide or download the COS app, which will be available on Apple and Android at the end of this month to help you get planning. Sonia Villiers, board member of Cambridge Open Studios, said: “This is a wonderful opportunity for members of the public to see artists at work, discuss their inspirations and techniques, and to browse, purchase or even commission their work. As always, visitors are guaranteed a warm and friendly welcome – and no pressure whatsoever to buy anything. All Cambridge Open Studios are completely free to visitors of all ages.” Pick up the next issue of Cambridge Edition for the full lowdown on the event. camopenstudios.co.uk

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SA N D I N T H E SA N D W I C H E S . “I ought to warn you” John Betjeman famously stated, “that my verse is of no interest to people who can think”. It didn’t stop him from becoming one of Britain’s best loved wordsmiths, however, serving as Poet Laureate from 1972 until his death in 1984 and etching himself into the national fabric with his nostalgia-laced portraits of Britain (Slough aside). This month, at the Arts Theatre, the wit and wisdom of this national treasure will be brought to life in Sand in the Sandwiches, an acclaimed stage portrayal of Betjeman which runs from 6 to 10 June. Starring Edward Fox (The Day of the Jackal, A Bridge Too Far), in the lead role, the production travels through Betjeman’s childhood and adolescence and on to his later life as one of the country’s favourite poets. Tickets start at £19. cambridgeartstheatre.com

King’s Parade gallery Byard Art gets a new show this month in which a variety of artists offer pieces inspired by the sights of Cambridge. Along Your Street, which runs from 2 June until 6 July, features 20 of Byard’s regular artists, working with a varied assortment of materials that range from traditional paintings to ceramics and textiles. Among their number is Vanessa Stone, who creates eye-catching cut paper artworks which we’ve featured on the cover of Cambridge Edition many times. Another Edition cover star, John Tordoff, will be exhibiting his charming collages depicting Cambridge life, while craft workers Fiona Findlay, Karen Flemming and Anya Keeley will also be showing pieces. byardart.co.uk

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Along Your Street.

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Modulus Quartet.

Innovative contemporary ensemble Modulus Quartet, a group which celebrates the works of living composers in a thrillingly unique style, brings its show 12 Seconds of Light to Cambridge Junction this month. Featuring captivating pieces by composers including Terry Davies, Veera Lummi and Ash Madni, coupled with specially-commissioned film and multimedia visuals, the show is on 20 June and tickets are £17. junction.co.uk

My Country.

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Founded in 1880 and counting comedy greats including John Cleese, Eric Idle, Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie among its alumni, the Cambridge Footlights is a cut above your usual student comedy troupe. In fact, the group is regarded as something of a finishing school for the cream of British comic entertainers – so you can guarantee that the pressure is on for each new crop of undergrads preparing to tread the hallowed boards. Invariably though, they more than live up to expectations, delighting audiences with their offbeat sketches, skits, stand-up and songs. The International Tour Show is Footlights’ biggest show of the year, performed in Cambridge both at the start and finish of its international tour, which will see the students performing to over 20,000 people across two continents. This year’s offering, Dream Sequence, runs at the ADC from 13 to 24 June, with tickets to the show starting at £12. adctheatre.com

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Offering a frank portrait of Brexit Britain, My Country arrives at the Arts Theatre this month, just days after the votes are cast in the UK’s shock general election. It’s a timely moment to enjoy this groundbreaking production, which was created by the National Theatre in collaboration with Carol Ann Duffy, based around a series of interviews with the public. Conducted in the days following the vote on the EU referendum, people of all ages from around England were asked for their views on the country they call home, yielding honest, emotional, funny, and sometimes extreme results. In My Country, these words take centre stage in a verbatim drama which interweaves testimonials from the public with speeches from party leaders, painting a fascinating tableau of a divided nation at an historic juncture. Praised for its “uncategorisable brilliance” by The Independent, the production runs from 12 to 17 June, with tickets available from £18. cambridgeartstheatre.com

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The Mikado.

Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado gets an airing at the Arts Theatre this month, when director Sasha Regan brings her new, all-male production to the theatre. One of the duo’s most famous operas, the story follows a 1950s school camping trip to the far away land of Titipu, allowing for plenty of playful fun-poking at Britain, its outdated laws, politics and idiosyncratic institutions. A fresh take on a timeless classic, you can expect great tunes and lots of silliness in this production, which runs from 27 June to 1 July. Tickets are available starting at £19. cambridgeartstheatre.com

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Jazz & Brass in the Parks.

One of the highlights of the summer, Jazz and Brass in the Parks returns to Cambridge’s green spaces with a series of six free concerts, which for the first time includes a performance at Nightingale Recreation Ground. Styles range from hot New Orleans-style jazz at Jesus Green to rousing, traditional brass band favourites at Cherry Hinton Hall – and all you need to do is pack yourself a picnic, grab a blanket, turn up and enjoy. Dates and venues: Waterbeach Brass at Cherry Hinton Hall on 4 June, Malcom Talbot’s Big Brass Band at Jesus Green on 11 June, Cottenham Brass Band at Cherry Hinton Hall on 16 July, Freddie & Friends New Orleans Jazzmen at Jesus Green on 13 August, City of Cambridge Brass Band at Nightingale Recreation Ground on 27 August, and The Brass Funkeys at Jesus Green on 17 September. cambridgelivetrust.co.uk/city-events

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SONS OF P I TC H E S . Loved the Pitch Perfect films? You’re going to go aca-crazy for the all-male vocal group headed to Cambridge Junction on 6 June. Sons of Pitches combine impeccable harmonies with impressive beatboxing and soaring solos in their creative reworks of well-loved songs. These YouTube sensations, who’ve racked up millions of hits, have gained an international fanbase with their feel-good covers of tracks including MMMBop, Get Lucky, Lose Yourself and Wonderwall. Following on from the success of the 2016 tour, Sons of Pitches present their latest show SOPTV: an acappella adventure filled with theme tunes, sketches and skits inspired by favourite TV shows. Expect a Masterchef beatbox edition, a foray into Strictly Come Dancing, audience interaction and even a spot of improvisation. The show starts at 7pm and tickets are £27. junction.co.uk

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When Richard Causton performed Nocturne for 21 Pianos at King’s College Chapel to a packed audience in February, accompanied by local young musicians, there were always going to be 21 winners. Millers, the music shop founded in Cambridge in 1856, provided the pianos for the concert and decided to give them all away to schools across East Anglia. More than 270 schools and groups applied and Simon Pollard, managing director of Millers Music, said: “This overwhelming response to the giveaway only served to highlight the lack of funding for music in the curriculum.” Simon and Richard read every application and the pianos are going to Abacus Early Learning, Alban Academy, Bedford Free School, Benjamin Britten Academy of Music, City Academy Norwich, City Singers, Cottenham Village College, Humpty Dumpty Preschool, Huntercombe Hospital Norwich School, Hylands School, Ixworth Free School, Jane Austen College, Mayfield Primary School, Meadow Primary School, Mighty Oaks, Oakington Church of England Primary School, Richmond Fellowship, St Bede’s Inter-Church School, St Giles Church of England Primary School, Sunflowers Care and Wayland Academy. millersmusic.co.uk

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B OTA N I C GA R D E N P H OTO G R A P H Y C O U R S E S . Getting to know your camera and its dazzling array of bells and whistles can be a daunting task – but if you’re keen to learn and want to seriously level up your photography, the Botanic Garden has just the solution. In amongst a crop of courses and workshops which includes illustration, painting, natural dyeing and basket weaving, the Botanic Garden now hosts a range of photography courses suitable for beginners up to those with more experience. Taught by award-winning photographer Pete Murray, the courses take the acres of beautiful gardens, majestic trees, vibrant flowers, fountains, lakes and glasshouses as inspiration for budding photographers, providing a day packed with helpful info and invaluable practical wisdom. I joined in with last month’s Introduction

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to Garden Photography course (which will be repeated on 30 June and 20 August), in the hope of gaining confidence with using my camera. Mostly, I was keen to be able to take more consistent pictures and cope with different situations, subjects and lighting, rather than panicking and reverting to auto mode. The day begins with some photography basics; we looked at things such as handling our cameras properly, using the zoom, formatting memory cards and taking a look at what makes a great photograph and how to compose one. Once we’ve grasped this, it’s time to delve deeper into what our cameras can do, the different built-in modes (including aperture) and when we might want to use them. A lot of ground is covered but it’s all broken down and simplified in a way that feels completely

digestible, and there are plenty of opportunities to ask any questions. Throughout the day, we go on to cover landscapes, adding foreground interest, macros, dealing with movement and capturing close-up detail, interspersing the classroom sessions with time exploring the beautiful gardens and glasshouses, and putting our new skills to the test. Pete is on-hand to offer advice and feedback, and by the end of the day I feel I’ve improved more in the space of a day than I have in over a year of playing around with my camera – and I can’t wait to get experimenting. A well-earned lunch from the wonderful Garden Café is a very welcome bonus. The Introduction to Photography course is £70. Visit botanic.cam.ac.uk for more information.

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The Art Insider.

nd so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.” A beautiful quote from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby, which has to be one of the most celebrated literary themes for parties, ever. Importantly, now that summer’s here, there’s more light to read. Watch out for Wysing Art’s show – Mene Mene Tekel Parsin, curated by Jesse Darling – which brings together works by an excellent range of international artists using words and language. The show challenges the increasing use of words in everyday culture, covering propaganda, mass-marketing, and digital capitalism as surveillance (all that data we give in our written Facebook status updates gets viewed, used and monetised – but for whom?). It’s fascinating – the advent of ‘the word’ coincided with a shift towards monotheism and patriarchal religion, transforming our brains and perception of reality forever (according to Leonard Shlain’s The Alphabet vs The Goddess). In a post-truth world of fake news and propaganda, words don’t just inform, they influence our reality, our tribes, our loyalty and our labels. The title of the show, a biblical reference (Daniel 5:25–31), refers to the miraculous writing on the wall that prophesised the destruction of Belshazaar’s kingdom. But what happens when words that cement a fundamentalist reality stop being so concrete, so legible? When they become sculptures, talismans, art? There’s magic in the mysterious. Check www.wysingartscentre.org for information. Jesus Green is the ideal spot to relax under emerald leaves and blue skies with that perfect book – its lido has long been inspiring artists and writers in the city (and even inspired a film, directed by local filmmaker Brian Cox and featuring Cambridge painter Francis Jeanes). Not least, indomitable Cambridge photographer Martin

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Bond, who’s often spotted roaming along the river there, camera (or towel) in hand: his show at Cambridge Contemporary Art this month is one to watch. “I’m trying to take images that go beyond the established rhetoric for the city, which has held good for centuries. It holds a more secret majesty, and I am trying to capture that,” says Martin of this new show. “If it means crawling under bridges or climbing trees to get the pictures, then I will likely continue crawling and climbing until I drown or fall.” With Martin’s work, already ineffably stunning, with an eye for candid beauty, pushing past this ‘established rhetoric’, we are in for a real treat. Check out www.cambridgegallery.co.uk for more information. Cambridge’s ‘secret majesty’ is partly down to its character. Its eccentric diversity and eclectic, unpredictable elegance, shimmering, right now. Nowhere can you see this more than at Cambridge city’s answer to the May Balls – Strawberry Fair, on 3 June. One of Cambridge’s most-loved creations, it kicks off festival season for many and takes place on Midsummer Common. Head over to the arts area for community edge, love and colour – one of the most gorgeous examples of

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collaborative, anarchic fabulousness you’ll find anywhere. Watch out for Oblique Arts’ Pedal Powered Barbers at the Scarecrow Corner (closest to Victoria Avenue bridge): site-specific art installations, appearing throughout Cambridge and the UK this summer, raising awareness on clean energy. Cyclists generate 30-100 watts to enable the haircuts on stage. You can power a small home and add solar panels or even a wind turbine to the set-up! Go along to learn how to do this yourselves. “I have only to break into the tightness of a strawberry, and I see Summer – its dust and lowering skies,” writes novelist Toni Morrison in The Bluest Eye, which sums up the allure of the strawberry with utter eloquence. Those after the high-octane (and pricey) glamour of Cambridge Univerity’s May Balls, try Emmanuel College’s ball on 18 June, themed The Story of Art – for a walk through creative history. I’m thrilled to bits to have recently been learning about writing from Sunjeev Sahota, winner of an EU prize for literature. His first two books, Ours Are The Streets and The Year of the Runaways are both brilliant – exploring the lives of illegal immigrants in the UK, plus the

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Absolutely perfect for poolside reading at Jesus Green heart-wrenching story of a radicalised suicide bomber in Sheffield. In a climate that bombards us into judging rather than understanding, fiction like this takes on a new urgency. Check Arvon (arvon.org) for the perfect literary getaway this summer (there are grants available, too, but apply early on, as they get snapped up). Other summer reads to crack open: try Isabelle Broom’s new novel, Then. Now. Always, dedicated to her sisters, including glorious Cambridge painter Heloise Toop. Promising ‘sun, sea and a few little secrets’ it sounds absolutely perfect for poolside reading at Jesus Green. Whatever book you read, as you are lying there, soaking in that gorgeous sky, remember to enjoy it. Maybe write your own. “If it could only be like this always – always summer,” as Evelyn Waugh wrote in Brideshead Revisited. n

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THE ANCIENT SHEPHERDS REOPENS.

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THE ANCIENT SHEPHERDS IN FEN DITTON has recently come under new management, and will be reopening its doors following an extensive refurbishment in the first week of June. At the helm is Ronan Mclister, whose previous experience includes running favourite local pubs such as the Royal Standard on Mill Road. He’s working with a group of investors which clubbed together to save this village pub, keeping it alive for the community to enjoy. Dating back to the 16th century, the pub is rich in history, having served as a watering hole for the Guild of Ancient Shepherds hundreds of years ago. Fast forward to today and the building has been freshened up and modernised, whilst retaining its cosy country pub feel. Inside, you’ll find original fireplaces, newlylaid wood flooring, Farrow and Ball painted walls and lots of nooks for relaxing in, whilst outside, there’s a large beer garden for enjoying a drink or two and soaking up rays in the summer. The food, meanwhile, will be fresh, seasonal and home-cooked fare, paying homage to the shepherds of the pubs’ name, with a focus on tasty lamb and mutton dishes. Expect hearty homemade shepherd’s pie, Scotch eggs with mutton from the ‘Shepherd’s Kitchen’ plus juicy mussels and a range of modern pub grub dishes. When it’s time for a tipple, there will be top-notch beers on offer from breweries including Adnams, Woodforde’s, and Nene Valley Brewery, which specialises in gluten free brews. There will also be a choice of great gins and wines to sample from Cambridge Wine Merchants. n

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Hero eats.

Garden Kitchen sausage rolls. On the face of it, sausage rolls should be an easy thing to get right – after all, a union of sausage meat and pastry would have to work pretty hard not to be delicious, right? Sadly, as anyone who’s experienced a limp, flabby garage forecourt sausage roll will know, they can be an almighty disappointment. Not so these majestic beauties from Mill Road’s excellent Garden Kitchen. A pleasing heft of top quality sausage meat (sourced from Mill Road Butchers) is embellished with fennel and seasoned, enveloped in perfectly buttery, flaky pastry. A liberal sprinkling of sesame and poppy seeds on top gives a masterful final flourish. These chunky delights can be picked up from Garden Kitchen itself, both branches of Hot Numbers and Urban Larder. thegardencafecambridge.co.uk

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Hands down one of my favourite Cambridge foodstuffs, my tastebuds never tire of Guerrilla Kitchen’s heavenly bao. In the ‘Classic’, the cloud-like steamed bao are stuffed with meltingly tender pork belly and a slathering of sticky hoisin sauce with cucumber and mint. It’s a perfect medley of flavours and textures which always astounds me with its downright deliciousness. GK’s other offerings are absolutely not to be sniffed at either – the ‘Fat Hen’, with its karaage fried chicken, jalapenos and ginger dressing, is another triumph, while vegetarians should seek out the superlative Herbivore bao, which features a lip-smackingly good miso mushroom, nori and smashed peanuts combo. My mouth is watering at the thought… guerrillakitchen.co.uk

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Guerrilla Kitchen bao.

B R E A D & M E AT ’S P O R C H E T TA SA N D W I C H . Step into this cosy Bene’t Street café and you’re immediately greeted by the tantalising aroma of the porchetta which sits impressively on the counter. Traditionally, this Italian dish (which hails from the Lazio region) uses the body of a whole pig that’s been deboned, stuffed and roasted. Bread & Meat use just the middle of the animal – tender and juicy – which is slow roasted overnight and rolled with garlic, rosemary, thyme, sage and white pepper. The chunks of roasted pork, beautifully succulent and full of flavour, make for ideal sandwich fillers, topped with light-as-air crackling and served with a deliciously piquant salsa verde that cuts through the fatty meat. All in all, sandwich perfection. breadandmeat.co.uk

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Portuguese Wine Dinner.

A scrumptious-sounding Portuguese Masterclass Wine Dinner has taken our fancy at Hotel du Vin & Bistro this month. Portugal’s grape varieties are unique, with thrillingly different flavours, and the hotel’s sommelier will take you on a journey of perfectly-paired Portuguese wines to accompany a delicious four-course meal. Places are limited, so book in advance. It’s £60 per person and includes Prosecco on arrival. hotelduvin.com/events

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S M O K E W O R KS I I O P E N S . Since opening its doors in the summer of 2014, SmokeWorks has become a popular pitstop on the Cambridge foodie trail: well-loved for its brilliant barbecue food, cool design and mouth-watering milkshakes. Good news this month for local fans, as Cambscuisine, the local group behind the restaurant, has announced the opening of SmokeWorks number two on Station Road. Located in the spot previously home to the Great Northern pub, this new eaterie will follow in the footsteps of its little brother restaurant on Free School Lane in the city centre, but with more space: and you can book tables this time – hurrah! The design will be similar to the original SmokeWorks (think industrial meets Americana, with a bit of neon), and they’re staying true to their all-important menu mantra of “Slow Cooked. Fast”. Expect sticky pulled pork buns with tangy pickles, plus lip-smackingly good

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ribs and joints, all of which are rubbed, brined and smoked in their own smokery in Cambridge for up to 14 hours to achieve maximum flavour and melt-in-the-mouth tenderness. New for this branch is the Bone Marrow Bourbon Luge – which consists of roasted bone marrow, pulled beef brisket and toast served with a shot of buffalo trace bourbon, “for the ultimate bone marrow bourbon luge!” It’s a veritable meat lovers’ paradise. There’s also a brunch menu to look out for, plus cocktails and more of SmokeWorks’ insanely good milkshakes – we recommend making it a ‘hard shake’ by adding a shot of bourbon. Can’t be bothered to move off the sofa? You can now order via Deliveroo – hey presto, perfect night in! smokeworks.co.uk

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L A L AT I N A B U S TAU R A N T E . Last month saw the launch of La Latina Bustaurante, a new mobile restaurant which is promising to delight the tastebuds of Cambridge with vibrant South American-inspired street food. A colourful converted bus, the restaurant is the brainchild of Colombian-born Catalina Uribe and her Portuguese husband Nelson Rodrigues, who plan to serve workers at Cambridge’s research parks at lunchtime, as well as pitching up at special events around the city. On the menu you’ll find tempting treats including empanadas, arepas and tostones, plus the house speciality, prawns “Camaron Frito”. There’s also a range of Latin American desserts such as dulce de leche, alfajores and lots of different cakes and cheesecakes, plus Colombian 100% Arabica coffee. Follow them on social media to find out where you can track them down.

Rationing Challenge.

We always like to flag up fab food – and there’s plenty of it – but have you ever wondered what it would have been like to live with food rationing during the Second World War? Cambridge Sustainable Food is running a Rationing Challenge in June and July and anyone can take part. Rationing was not popular and lasted long after the war ended until 1954. However, most people had a healthier diet then than they do now. More vegetables were eaten, partly down to the ‘Dig for Victory’ campaign due to the lack of imports, while meat, dairy, sugar and processed foods were consumed much less than now. Taking part in the challenge for a week, a fortnight or a month will provide an insight into the common ground between a wartime diet and eating sustainably today. On 12 June the challenge will be launched from 7pm to 9pm at St Luke’s Church, Victoria Road. There will be free taster food from wartime recipes, newsreels from food historian Monica Askay and a talk from dietician Carine Henry. Around 700 people took part in the first challenge, in 2015, when it was run by Cambridge Carbon Footprint. To take part, all you have to do is complete the online application. If you live in Cambridge you will receive a ‘ration book’ (if not, you can download one). cambridgesustainablefood.org

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It’s summer, so celebrate with a garden party… six floors up on The Varsity Hotel & Spa’s rooftop terrace for a unique al fresco dining experience on 18 June. You can choose to feast on specially curated picnic hampers or order from a menu of traditional summertime tipples, all while listening to a classical guitarist. The iconic rooftop garden is the perfect place to admire St John’s College spires, the lush green of Midsummer Common and enjoy punts gliding down the Cam. Classic sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, plus a range of delicate cakes and two half bottles of Champagne Taittinger are in the hampers, while bartenders will be on hand to serve a range of garden cocktails. Tickets for the garden party, from 5pm to 7pm, are £59 for a hamper for two guests. thevarsityhotel.co.uk

Cocktails & Tapas.

We’ve all heard of pairing wine with food, but for something similar but decadently different, La Raza have teamed up with Cambridge Cookery School’s bistro and café to provide mouthwatering food and cocktail combinations. This particular strand of pairing has become a popular New York pastime in recent years and on 31 May and 28 June you can savour it for yourself. A tapas-style menu takes inspiration from uber-hip Scandinavian cuisine as well as delicious flavours from the Mediterranean. That sounds just fab… and that’s before a range of amazing tastes that La Raza’s expert bartenders have matched with some perhaps surprising cocktails. “We wanted to give people a really broad range of flavours to try with both the food and the drinks, and we’ve had a lot of fun finding the perfect matches,” said Charlie Anderson, owner of La Raza. “The freshness of the Scandi dishes works really well with gin and vodka cocktails, and deeper flavours of the Italian dishes can take stronger bases, such as whisky, or the bitterness of Aperol.” Cambridge Cookery Bistro and Café founder Tine Roche said it’s been an exciting challenge to match the food to cocktails. “Cambridge is becoming a very food-and-drink-savvy city. It is more than ready for something new and different like this.” laraza.co.uk

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C A R L U CC I O ' S P I C N I C S . Since the Italians do al fresco feasting so well, we reckon Carluccio’s should be your first port of call next time you’re in the mood for an impromptu picnic. At their Cambridge restaurant, you can pick up a ready-prepared basket filled with a selection of scrumptious, sun-drenched snacks for everyone, then mosey down to the river or a park to enjoy. Choose between the classic and vegetarian option, both designed to feed two people generously, for £45. They feature an antipasti selection, Ligurian focaccia bread, rosemary bruschetta topped with fresh ricotta, mint and pea shoots and panzanella salad with tomatoes, celery, peppers, basil and olives topped with crunchy ciabatta croutons. Follow with poached summer chicken, coated with a vibrant lemon and herb crumb and served with couscous and seasonal leaves, or the veggie roasted peppers with spinach, baby plum tomatoes, ricotta and goat’s cheese. Sweet treats include apricot frangipane tarts along with fig, hazelnut and chocolate biscotti. A bottle of wine or fizz can be added from £6.95 per bottle too. Picnics are ideal for families, and for just £10, your little one can enjoy a selection of tasty, nutritious dishes designed for kids too. If you fancy winning yourself a free picnic for two, then head over to the Cambridge Edition website at cambsedition.co.uk to find out more! carluccios.com/picnics

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COOKING EXPERIENCES AT THE KESWICK COOKERY SCHOOL, £120

If you are looking for something a bit more hands-on, why not check out a cookery class and take the opportunity to explore another part of the country? The Keswick Cookery School is based just outside Keswick, enabling you to combine food and walking. You can learn a variety of skills, from bread making with Peter Sidwell to fishing with Jon Fell. simplygoodtaste.co.uk/ cookery-school

Father’s Day foodie gifts. V H A R I R U S S E L L A N D K E L LY M O L S O N , F O U N D E R S O F T H E AWA R D - W I N N I N G N E T WO R K I N G G RO U P G R U B C L U B CA MBRIDGE, CHOOSE SOME TOP F O O D I E T R E AT S F O R T H E DA D S I N O U R L I V E S

AABELARD APRONS, £135

Aabelard aprons are beautiful and hard-wearing, perfect for the BBQ or gardening. They come in a great array of colours and are a must for the foodie dad. They’re available from the Aabelard website. aabelard.com

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PIZZA OVEN, £649

This is a great gift and will be up to heat and ready to cook within 15 minutes. The oven cooks up to two pizzas in around 60-90 seconds, so it’s super quick. Exclusively from The Pizza Oven Shop website. thepizzaovenshop.com

NELSON'S GOLD, £28.50

Nelson’s Gold is a deliciously full-bodied caramelised vodka, offering a wonderful smooth and warm drink. Available from the Nelson’s Gold website. nelsonsgold.co.uk

THE ENGLISH DRINKS COMPANY GIN, £36.65

This award-winning cucumber gin is a refreshing drink for those lazy summer days. Available from Majestic at £36.65 or via the English Drinks Company Gin website. englishdrinkscompany.co.uk

HARI GHOTRA SPICE KITS, £3.50

These are a must for the foodie dad and are perfect for the BBQ season this summer. The products are stocked in the Larder at Burwash or via Hari’s website which is also packed with delicious recipes. harighotra.co.uk

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Cambridge burgers. HONEST BURGER. The newest eatery in our round-up, Honest Burgers opened the doors to their Cambridge branch just a few short months ago, but they’ve already made their mark on burger lovers in the city. It’s the 18th outpost from the chain, who’ve got a cult following in the capital where the other 17 of their restaurants are – and we’re not surprised. With fastidious attention to detail, they’ve created a superlative menu, which champions British flavours and always features loads of tempting specials. The Honest burger oozes beefy goodness, topped with lipsmacking red onion relish, smoky bacon, rich mature cheddar and pickled gherkins. It’s honestly incredible. All burgers come with Honest’s signature rosemary chips, which make a stonkingly tasty side. honestburgers.co.uk

The Cambridge Brew House.

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There’s a lot to love about The Cambridge Brew House, which combines a lively atmosphere and cool décor with excellent food and loads of top beers. One of the biggest draws of all, though, is the mighty Brew House burger, in which a chunky, spiced beef patty is topped with garlic and melty Red Leicester cheese in a bouncy brioche bun. For an additional £2.50 (here’s where it gets really good), you can Make it Dirty by adding a fried egg and a stack of crispy onion rings. Be still our beating hearts. Hand cut chips and a mixed salad come as standard, and we’re pleased to report that the Brew House veggie burger, with its squidgy roast squash and sweet potato patty, is also a winner. thecambridgebrewhouse.com

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M I L LW O R KS .

With the impeccable pedigree of the Cambscuisine name behind it, MillWorks opened its doors at the tail end of 2016, delivering yet another resounding success for the local restaurant group. Meaty indulgence is the order of the day at this eatery, which sits perched on the edge of the Mill Pond – and the BBQ Burger is reason alone to visit. Making excellent use of MillWorks’ custom-built charcoal grill, it features bone marrow, which gives a rich unctuousness that levels it up a notch before we even get to the decadent layer of pulled beef brisket. De rigueur brioche bun, plus pickles and a dollop of lemon and garlic mayo complete this burger of kings. If you need more reasons to make the trip, the ridiculously sized Rapture Rupture ice cream sundae, with doughnuts, chunks of brownie, marshmallows and Maltesers, is another MillWorks delight to behold. themillworks.co.uk

Butch Annie’s

Butch Annie’s was a hit in Cambridge from the get-go, helped along by a canny marketing tactic of giving away free burgers on its opening weekend. As it turns out, no gimmicks were needed in selling these exceptionally tasty patties, which are made using prime cuts of 28-day dry-aged beef. Hugged by a goldenbrown brioche bun, toppings include sautéed herby mushrooms, blue cheese, whole mustard aioli, fresh tomato and red onion jam (the B.B. King), or aged cheddar, bacon, gherkins and smoky barbecue sauce (the Lewd Lizzie). The Honolulu Babe, Smoky Joe and Topsy Turvy’s patties, meanwhile, are made of Iberico, the famous porkers whose meat, the jewel of Spanish cuisine, is unrivalled in its rich tastiness. Wash it all down with one of the great craft beers that Butch Annie’s has on tap. butchannies.com

STEAK & HONOUR.

There’s no way you could round up Cambridge’s best burgers without including Steak & Honour. Our city’s most pre-eminent patty purveyors, these local legends have been lording it over the Cambridge burger scene since 2012, serving burgers from the hatch of their Citroën H Vans and now their own restaurant on Wheeler Street. S&H revolutionised burgers in the city, taking inspiration from the cream of the London burger scene and bringing it to the street corners and car parks of Cambridge. Perfect each and every time, the burgers consist of thick and juicy Riverside beef patties encased by squishy brioche buns, with crunchy salad and tangy pickles, and are served oozing with ketchup and mustard. Don’t skimp on sides, either, especially the gorgeous grilled mac ’n’ cheese. Veggies: check out The Pulse burger – a beanburger with beetroot pickle and seaweed mayo that roars with flavour. steakandhonour.co.uk

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Powered by plants. A L E X P O N D E R S T H E R I S E O F V E GA N I S M – A N D O F F E R S S O M E GAT E WAY P L A N TBASED RECIPES FOR THE UNCONVINCED

W hatever your views on dietary dogmatism are, there is no escaping the cold, hard reality that veganism is happening. Recent surveys suggest that veganism is the fastest-growing lifestyle movement of the last decade. Since 2006, the number of people who follow an animal product free diet has seen a dramatic fourfold increase to nearly 600,000. The Vegan Society defines veganism as “a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose”. Whilst these ethical reasons are a significant factor in many people’s decision to go ‘plant-based’, others are motivated by apparent health benefits or an increased awareness of the environmental impact of a meat-heavy omnivorous diet. Essentially, a vegan diet is one that excludes not just meat and fish but all associated products including dairy, eggs and honey. This dedication extends beyond what is eaten: leather and wool are also out of bounds. It is a way of living that demands conspicuous conscious action and a steadfast commitment to the core principles. Admittedly, I’m not intending to make such radical commitment any time soon. However, my dietary habits have changed considerably over the last few years as I’ve become more aware of the benefits of focusing on a plant-based, rather than animal-focused, diet. Consequently, I’ve worked a considerable number of wholly vegan dishes into my home cooking repertoire and meat-free recipes make up the vast majority of what I eat away from the restaurant. I find the process of cooking vegetables and pulses more challenging and more satisfying than cooking meat or fish and there is much work currently being done on the health benefits of eating less meat and consuming a much greater percentage of leaves, roots, grains and pulses. Amongst these dishes, daal is a firm favourite. It is comforting and can be prepared solely from ingredients that are always available from the cupboard. Crucially,

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red lentils don’t need to be soaked overnight and cook in as little as 20 minutes – about the same amount of time it takes to perfectly cook a pan of (brown) rice. Cook a few spices in a little oil, add some minced ginger and garlic (from a jar) then the lentils and cover with water or stock. A little seasoning and you’re done. Lentils aren’t the only cliché when it comes to veggie dishes: tofu is another that gets some seriously bad press. I’m happy to admit that until a few years ago, I, too, would snark at anything tofu based. On discovering its true potential though I was fully blown away. My gateway recipe, and one I cook more often than anything else, is Yotam Ottolenghi’s Black Pepper Tofu. Three types of soy sauce and an unholy amount of crushed black pepper are the perfect sucker-punch sauce for the tofu which acts as a vehicle for these punchy flavours. From there it was only a short hop to the glories of a tofu bao – crispy tofu in a steamed bun topped with raw carrot, peanuts, mint, coriander, spring onion and sweet chill sauce. Who knows, you might not even miss the pork belly. n

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Zara Indian Cuisine, Shelford. N I C O L A F O L E Y F I N D S T H I S G R E AT O U T- O F -T OW N C U R RY H O U S E M O R E T H A N S T E P S U P T O T H E P L AT E

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eing a resident of the Mill Road area, home to a glut of great curry houses, it’s not often I venture out of town to get my fix of Indian food, but Zara’s reputation has spread far and wide. A hugely popular choice for the residents of South Cambs, this Great Shelford restaurant has built a name for itself as a must-visit for curry fans since opening in 2007, as well as receiving numerous nods in the prestigious English Curry Awards (the hotly contested industry ‘Oscars’). So it’s fair to say that when it comes to curry – they know what they’re doing. The inside of the long, slender building – once part of the neighbouring train station – is fresh and contemporary (no flock wallpaper here), and the service immediately warm and efficient. The menu reveals that there’s plenty to enjoy for the curry fan in search of something beyond the classics, with a huge diversity of lesser seen Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine on offer, plus an extensive range of fish dishes which includes salmon, trout and sea bass. Struggling to choose amongst all the deliciousness we decided to be adventurous and leave our order in the hands of the waiter. He obliged, bringing us first crisped to perfection bhajis and well-stuffed samosas, and then a steaming plate of Prawn Poori. A new one to me, I was delighted with the tip-off for this tasty North Indian dish, with its juicy prawns and rich tomato sauce, demanding to be mopped up with the accompanying poori (a buttery, pastry-like Indian bread). Onto mains, where we sampled more of the house specialities. The green chicken masala, fragrant with fresh ginger and coriander, was a winner, but my standout was

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the Fish Special. A white tilapia fish forms the centrepiece of this flavour-packed number, which sang with mustard, garlic and a heady blend of ten different spices. Pillowy naan, fresh, creamy saag paneer and the exotic tasting, thick sauced vegetable pathia completed our Indian feast. Relaxed in atmosphere but with super-speedy service and dishes which boast an eye-opening depth of flavour, Zara seriously impressed both myself and my dining partner. They make all their dishes with fresh ingredients and spices, which they roast and grind themselves to make their own powder. The attention to detail certainly pays off, with a sharpness of flavour in their curries which you don’t often find. I can see why it’s such a hit with locals, but it’s worth the trip out of town for Cambridge folk too – though of course, if a night in on the sofa calls, there’s always the option for a takeaway… n zarashelford.com

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A summer of cocktails. I N C E L E B R AT I O N O F C A M B R I D G E C O C K TA I L W E E K E N D C O M I N G T O T OW N I N AU G U S T, W E ’R E WA R M I N G U P W I T H S O M E S E R I O U S S U M M E R M I XO L O GY I N S P I R AT I O N F RO M FAVO U R I T E L O C A L B A R S

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Taking place 25-27 August, Cambridge Cocktail Weekend offers cocktails, live music, great food and fun over the Bank Holiday weekend. Having launched last year to a rapturous reception, the event is back bigger and better for 2017, this time featuring more bars, more cocktails, top street food and a great line-up of bands including Swagger, Big Ten and The Indietones. From boutique local producers such as Pinkster Gin, to world-class drinks brands including Moët and Tanqueray, you’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to tasting your way around this three-day extravaganza – stay tuned to Edition for more info.

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LA RAZA. Having been mixing up tipples for Cambridge folk for over 14 years, La Raza know their stuff when it comes to the world of cocktails. There’s plenty to look out for at this Rose Crescent bar this year, including a new look, new foodie events and great live music

The Fabio.

The Miranda.

50ml Pasilla Chilli infused El Jimmador Tequila White chocolate and orange milk Ice

50ml Ketel One Orange 12.5ml homemade lemon and demerara cordial 12.5ml simple syrup 80ml homemade cranberry and lime foam

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Make or buy your own milk; use a combo of condensed and normal milk and flavour with orange zest and white chocolate or your favourite flavours. Chill the milk. Don’t worry, this chilli is not spicy – just full of flavour. Simply build this cocktail (pictured left) in the glass, over ice, for a delicious, flavoursome version of the classic vintage cocktail the Silk Stocking. A silky smooth, moreish drink!

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To make this fun twist on a classic (pictured above), shake the Ketel One Orange, lemon and demerara cordial and simple syrup together, then fine strain into a coupette to create the base of the cocktail. Next you’re on to the foam – pour cranberry juice and fresh lime into a cream whipper and delicately layer over the cocktail base. Finally, garnish with lime zest shavings.

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N OV I . One of the bars taking part in this year’s festival is Regent Street’s Novi, which offers a selection of gorgeous, botanically inspired cocktails. Impressively, they create many of their cocktail ingredients in-house to help create dazzling bespoke creations rather than be limited by premade, bottled ingredients

Dozy Girl.

“This is a new edition to our menu and uses Lanique rose vodka, Dozy Girl syrup, fresh lemon and Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur. The Dozy Girl syrup is made in-house and uses Bluebird’s Dozy Girl tea, which is a blend of chamomile, lavender and rose. We make a simple syrup from tea and then add ginger and lemongrass.”

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Lanique rose vodka Dozy Girl syrup Fresh lemon Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur

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The cocktail is served long over crushed ice and garnished with dehydrated ginger and rose buds.

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Don’t Dis-pear. “Both the pear cider caramel and the sage syrup for this drink are made in-house. We're often asked about the cider caramel as it’s a fairly unusual cocktail ingredient, but simply put we reduce a pear cider with some added sugar over a high heat to remove the majority of the water, which creates a more flavoursome, syrup-like caramel.”

W H AT YO U N E E D Xante pear cognac Fresh lemon juice Pear cider caramel Sage syrup

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Shake with cubed ice and served short on the rocks with a sage and pear fan garnish.

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Kiss from a rosé.

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TO P 4 PINK FIZZ. GRAND C H ÂT E L A I N DE LA VIGNE 2016, £9.9 0

inally, those blustery days cycling along the Cam have come to an end and we are entering that most perfect time of the year – early summer. Early summer is always better than full summer, because we are full of the anticipation of the long warm months ahead and the days are longer than those in July and August. The gardens and parks are prettier, too, filled with flowers and lush greenery, before the grass has been worn dry from the sun and over-picnicking. Best of all, this is the time of year when a glass of rosé tastes its best; the new vintage wines arrive in spring bursting with fruit flavours from strawberry to cherry and redcurrant, and an amazing array of colours from delicate salmon hues to vibrant, translucent cerise. Life starts to take on a more leisurely pace; this is really a time that should not be rushed but instead is there to be savoured. How can you beat an English garden, the buzzing of bees and a glass of rosé – simple perfection. Or time with friends and family, a barbecue or picnic – again bring on the rosé! One of the exciting things about rosé is the broad variations in style and its versatility with food. The ‘pink’ originates from some

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Fresh and easy, this approachable wine offers light summer fruits and versatile drinking. This is a rosé that can take you through a whole meal from aperitif, through tuna pasta to summer pudding.

contact with the skin of black grapes but not enough for the wine to be classed as red. As a result the colour and intensity of flavour can vary hugely according to the amount of contact (one to three days) and also the grape variety and region of origin. Broad brush, there are two approaches with rosé: firstly, the darker the colour the more intense the food you can accompany; and secondly, match wine with food from the same region and you are likely to find success. Simple. Light-coloured rosés such as those from Provence, or Pinot Noir-based roses from Burgundy and the Loire are fresh, dry, and often elegant. They match seamlessly with seafood, salads, light pasta and goats cheese, due to a wonderful balance of light fruit and a hint of savoury minerality. Grilled prawns with chilli works well, too! Medium-coloured, Merlot-based rosés (from Bordeaux or beyond) have enough elegance about them to hold up to some sophisticated dishes such as lobster, tuna and even duck, or white-rinded cheese such as Brie. Darker rosés from Southern France – think Rhone and Languedoc – or from Spain (Rioja and Navarra) can withstand big flavours; anchovy, garlic and even grilled fish and meat such as lamb. Perfect for barbecues or a plate of pâté and charcuterie. Full-bodied, fruity rosés, often from the new world, are big and bursting with flavour, ideal pulled out of ice buckets at a barbecue or even with a curry. Give it a go: you can be bold with these guys! n

M I R A B E AU PURE ROSÉ, £15.9 0

An elegant Provencal rosé; with its delicate pale hue there is a complex bouquet of wild strawberry, minerality and white flowers – the perfect accompaniment to red mullet with a herb crust.

ESPENHOF K A L KS T E I N R O S É , £12.

Yes, German rosé and we love it… juicy summer fruits abound, strawberries and cream with a freshness that is uplifting. This is amazing value for such a beautifully made wine – with limited availability, get it before it's gone!

B E L S TA R R O S É , £13.10

There is plenty to enjoy in this pink fizz made by our fave Prosecco producer Bisol. Ripe red fruits, herbal tones and an elegant mousse. Enjoy any time.

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What’s on. A RO U N D - U P O F E V E N T S I N A N D A RO U N D C A M B R I D G E S H I R E T H I S J U N E

1 - 10 J U N E D I RT Y R OT T E N SCOUNDRELS

This deliciously funny musical follows the antics of a pair of con men on the French Riviera as they try to outwit their high-society marks – and each other. The production is brought to the ADC by popular local drama group, the Festival Players. 7.45pm, Saturday 2.30pm | ADC Theatre | £9-£14 | adctheatre.com

3 JUNE S T R AW B E R RY FA I R The biggest free, one-day music and performing arts event in the city returns, with tens of thousands set to descend on Midsummer Common to see bands, the parade and more. This year’s theme is fairy tales. All day | Midsummer Common | Free | strawberry-fair.org.uk

6-10 J U N E SA N D I N T H E SA N D W I C H E S

Fresh from a sell-out tour, Edward Fox returns to the stage as John Betjeman, one of the best-loved poets of the last century, in what The I calls “a masterclass” performance, in a play that celebrates Betjeman’s life and work. 7.45pm, Thursday and Saturday 2.30pm | Cambridge Arts Theatre | £19-£34 | cambridgeartstheatre.com

9 JUNE THE LO N D O N AFRICAN GOSPEL CHOIR The choir, a collective of African singers, musicians and dancers, will perform Paul Simon’s Graceland in a reimagined way. Previous collaborations include work with Idris Elba, Annie

Lennox and Emeli Sandé. 7pm | Cambridge Junction | £19.50 | junction.co.uk

11 J U N E O P E N FA R M S U N D AY

Head down to your local farm to find out how our food is produced and see how farmers care for the countryside. Activities depend on the farm, but may include walks, demonstrations and mini farmers markets. Check website for times | Various farms | Free | farmsunday.org

12 - 17 J U N E M Y C O U N T RY

A ground-breaking new play by poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy using the words of people young and old across the country in the days after Brexit, from interviews conducted by a team from the

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13 - 2 4 J U N E CAMBRIDGE F O OT L I G H TS I N T E R N AT I O N A L TO U R : D R E A M SEQUENCE

Join the most renowned sketch group of all as they embark on another exceptional tour, performing to over 20,000 people across two continents. 7.45pm, Saturdays 2.30pm | ADC Theatre | £9-£14 | adctheatre.com

14 J U N E FA S H I O N S H OW : T H E L A S T WORD The Cambridge School of Art fashion show represents the end of three years of study for fashion design students. Including womenswear and menswear, the work reflects the students’ diversity of ideas and backgrounds. 7.30pm | Cambridge Junction | £8-£11.50 | junction.co.uk

17 J U N E R OYA L PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

3 June Somewhere In Time: A N AU D I E N C E W I T H I A N WA I T E A N D N ATA L I E LOW E .

Strictly’s favourite couple are back after their first tour. With new routines of their favourite ballroom and Latin dances to give you the feel-good factor, there’s pure romance, plus a window into their history. 7.30pm | Cambridge Corn Exchange | £26.75£28.75 | cambridgelivetrust.co.uk

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Artist-in-residence Alison Balsom is a three-time Classic BRIT Award winner and her interpretation of Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto is sure to be the highlight of an evening that will also feature Shostakovich’s Symphony No 5. 7.30pm | Cambridge Corn Exchange | £30-£40 | cambridgelivetrust.co.uk

18 J U N E T H E CAMBRIDGE CLUB

A new drinks, food and music festival, featuring 20-plus acts on three stages covering all genres and decades, with gin, prosecco, Champagne, ale, cider, whisky, independent local food traders

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31 M AY-3 J U N E S H OW S TO P P E R ! T H E I M P R OV I S E D MUSICAL.

An Olivier Award-winning show in which a new musical is created at every performance as audience suggestions are transformed into an all-singing, all-dancing production with hilarious results. 7.45pm, Saturday 2.30pm | Cambridge Arts Theatre | £19-£29 | cambridgeartstheatre.com

and producers catering for every palate. 12-9pm | Haggis Farm, Cambridge | £11 | thecambridgeclub.co

21-25 J U N E T H E G R U F FA LO

Mouse goes on a daring adventure while searching for hazelnuts in a magical, musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic picture book. Suitable for three years and up and lasts 55 minutes. 1.30pm, Thursday to Sunday 10.30am | Cambridge Arts Theatre | £15.50 | cambridgeartstheatre.com

21-26 J U N E M I D S U M M E R FA I R AND MARKET

recreated inside Cambridge’s oldest complete building, the 12th-century Leper Chapel on Newmarket Road, by environmental theatre company in situ. 8pm | The Leper Chapel, Newmarket Road | £10-£12 | insitutheatre.co.uk

24 J U N E R AC H M A N I N OV: C E L LO S O N ATA AND VESPERS

The New Cambridge Singers and Graham Walker, cello, and MarieNoëlle Kendall, piano, perform Vespers, the incredible symphony of choral writing made up of 15 short movements. 8pm | Jesus College Chapel | £15 | newcambridgesingers.org.uk

Midsummer Fair has an unparalleled position as an historic Cambridge event, with 2017 being its 806th year. Expect traders, caterers for a wide variety of tastes and all the fun of the fair. Times TBC | Midsummer Common | Entry free | cambridgelivetrust.co.uk

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25 J U N E FA M I LY JA M – S I N G !

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Fun family event where you can enjoy the outdoors in an active way, with plenty of sports and activities to try including paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking, cycling, fencing, archery and much more. 10am-5pm | Milton Country Park | Free | miltoncountrypark.org

If you’ve got a voice, you can

make music, and in this songpacked workshop for the whole family, singer, conductor and all-round musical powerhouse Dominic Peckham will show you how it’s done. 11am, 2pm | Saffron Hall | £5 | saffronhall.com

do the travelling, as Cambridge Wine Merchants’ Cherry Hinton Road wine bar plays host to a serving of five tapas and five wines for each guest. 7pm | Cambridge Wine Merchants | £32.50 | cambridgewine.com

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30 J U N E JEAN-LÉON GÉRÔME LECTURE

Calman’s ten years in comedy include appearances on QI, Have I Got News For You and Mock the Week. The show? Well, she’s ready to create a storm, set the record straight and stick it to the man. 8pm | Cambridge Junction | £18 | junction.co.uk

27 J U N E -1 J U LY THE MIKADO

Sasha Regan returns with one of the most popular Gilbert & Sullivan operas, following her hugely successful all-male productions of The Pirates of Penzance and HMS Pinafore. 7.45pm, Thursday and Saturday 2.30pm | Cambridge Arts Theatre | £19-£29 | cambridgeartstheatre.com

28 J U N E Q U E R I C O TA PA S

Travel to the east coast of Spain… well, at least let your taste buds

Following the Fitzwilliam Museum’s successful bicentenary acquisition of Gérôme’s portrait of Claude-Armand Gérôme, the Musée d’Orsay’s senior curator for sculpture, Edouard Papet, will contextualise this significant artist from the 1800s. 6.45pm | Fitzwilliam Museum | £10-£12 | fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk

30 J U N E T H E JAC KS O N S

As first The Jackson 5, then The Jacksons, these Motown legends scored 22 Top 40 hit singles, powered by the voice and moves of icon Michael Jackson. His brothers will rekindle memories and set off some retro moves as part of Newmarket Nights. After last race | Newmarket Racecourse | £40.25-£45.50 | cambridgelivetrust.co.uk

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FA M I LY DAYS O U T. W I L D T R AC KS .

The Gruffalo.

A simple journey to collect hazelnuts has never been so eventful for Mouse, in Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s wonderful, classic picture book The Gruffalo, which is brought to life at Cambridge Arts Theatre on 21-25 June. Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation features songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged three and above in a show that’s toured Britain and beyond. Performances are at 10.30am and 1.30pm and last 55 minutes. Tickets cost £15.50. cambridgeartstheatre.com

Have an adventurous day out with a difference at Wild Tracks in Newmarket, an outdoor activity park offering a huge range of exhilarating activities for all ages. Get stuck into go-karting, archery, quad biking and airgun target shooting (ages 12 plus) or immerse yourself in Battlefield Live games, in which you can experience a totally safe combat experience using sophisticated replica gaming guns. There are ready-made birthday party packages available and a café too, if you’re looking to make a day of it. Throughout the summer the centre will be open until 9pm at night, making it ideal for an after school treat. wildtracksltd.co.uk

3 Family Saturday.

At the Botanic Garden Family Saturday this month, you can get creative making colourful decorations inspired by traditional Indian flower garlands. This drop-in event takes place on 3 June, from 11am to 3pm, and it’s free to attend. Coming up at Family Saturdays, you can learn all about butterflies on 1 July and make shadow art on 5 August. botanic.cam.ac.uk

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O P E N FA R M S U N D AY.

Head for the great outdoors and learn how cattle, crops and more are cared for on your local farm. Since the first Open Farm Sunday in 2006, the event, organised by Linking Environment and Farming, has grown rapidly, with more than 1,000 farmers across the country opening their gates each year. Activities and times differ from one farm to the next, but may include walks, tractor rides, demonstrations and mini farmers market. Those taking part on 11 June include The College of West Anglia in Milton, College Farm in Duxford, Hope Farm in Knapwell and Monach Farm in Hilton. farmsunday.org

Fire Tech Camp.

A leading provider of technical education for young people in the UK, Fire Tech Camps take place around the country in various locations including our fair city. Providing residential courses, day camps and after-school clubs, Fire Tech Camps offer sessions all about helping kids to make things with technology – learning design thinking, problemsolving, communication and collaboration in the process. Camps on offer, which are suitable for ages 9-17, include coding, robotics, video game design, mobile app design and digital music production. Check the website to see what’s coming up at the Cambridge Camp. firetechcamp.com

MRC L A B O R ATO RY O P E N DAY. Become a scientist for the day at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, which is hosting a special open day on 17 June. Featuring hands-on activities, talks, tours and more, it’s a chance to explore this state-of-theart, world-leading research institute located on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Among the activities on offer is a chance to see your own cells using a microscope, go on a Nobel treasure hunt or extract DNA from fruit. Whether you’re six or 60, there’ll be something for you to enjoy, and refreshments will be provided. The event runs from 10am to 4pm and entry and parking are free. mrc.io/lmbopenday2017

B A R R AC U DA SUMMER CAMPS.

It might seem a little way off for now, but the school holidays begin next month and Barracudas Kids Camp offers a great way for children to try their hand at a vast range of activities throughout a week at one site. Based at St Faith’s School in Cambridge, the camp features more than 80 things to do for children aged from four-and-a-half to 14, including archery, tennis, an inflatable water park, activities in the drama studio and art room and a motor sports track. Weeks available start 24 July and end on 18 August. barracudas.co.uk

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Ely Cathedral Science Festival.

Ely Cathedral’s Science Festival continues this month with more interactive fun and discovery exploring science and the natural world. There’s a whole host of activities to get stuck into, featuring music, art, exhibitions and a range of fun events, with something for all ages. Highlights for the remainder of the festival, which completes its month-long stretch on 18 June, are sure to include the Mini Beast Hunt on 4 June. Led by local nature writer David Chandler, this exciting trail will unearth birds and other creatures in the Almonry garden from 3pm (then enjoy ice cream or afternoon tea at the tea room). Elsewhere, on the 10th, join mad scientist Dr Bunhead as he brings science to life with explosive experiments, mayhem and live music. You can also have a romp through the history of genetics with Dr David Summers in What Darwin Didn’t Know, make lizards and snakes out of coloured glass beads at the Stained Glass Museum and join in with the launch of the Messy Science Project on the 18th. The Science Festival Prom, on the 17th, meanwhile, will offer a spectacular evening of music inspired by the wondrous and wacky worlds of science and sci-fi. Expect music from Haydn’s Creation, The Planets by Holst, Dr Who, Star Wars and even a bit of Bowie. There’s plenty more happening too – check out the festival programme for the full low-down. elycathedral.org

FA M I LY JA M – S I N G !

Grab your granny (politely, of course!) and take the family to Saffron Hall for a sing-song to remember. All ages enjoy the power of song, and on 25 June, if you’ve got a voice, you can make music in this workshop led by Dominic Peckham. If you sing every day at school, or only in the shower these days, it’s all about having fun and exploring the one musical instrument everyone has, the voice. Suitable for anyone aged five and above, workshops begin at 11am and 2pm and tickets are £5. saffronhall.com

H A N N A M ’S WA K E H U B .

Get out and active with the family this month at Hannam’s Wake Hub, which offers a range of fun, water-based activities on a unique, purpose-built site north of Cambridge. Try kneeboarding, stand up paddleboarding, open water swimming, inflatable rides or wakeboarding, which involves you riding a surfboard–style board, speeding along the lake helped by a zip wire-like cable overhead. The experiences are suitable for ages six years and up, and Hannam’s also host kids parties with wakeboarding, inflatables and barbecue options. hannamswakehub.com

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Education as a Service. T O M C A S S I DY F RO M C A M B R I D G E L E A D E R S H I P C O L L E G E O U T L I N E S A R E VO L U T I O N A RY N E W M O D E L

oftware as a Service (SaaS) is a business model which offers software licences and products on a monthly subscription basis, rather than as a one-time payment: no long contracts, start/stop at any time on a monthly basis. Customers get a trial period, or a limited free service to get started. So what would happen if schools started doing something like this? What if students could start and stop at any time of year without disrupting the system? What if there were different service levels? Maybe a freemium business model, where basic services are provided free of charge and premium services are paid for? Could a normal A level study programme be adjusted to fit in with this general approach? Last September at Cambridge Leadership College we set about trialling whether methods of learning could be designed to fit this model. Problem 1: Continuous enrolment How would we cope with students joining in November? January? April? Wouldn’t they have missed a few months of school and be forever behind? How would they catch up on the topics they’d missed? How could we really deliver the whole subject curriculum in a month, and then repeat it month after month without anyone getting bored? The solution may just start a revolution in learning theory. Conventional theories of learning maintain that the teacher must first establish where the students are now, and move them incrementally along their respective learning journeys until they arrive at their destination: the ability to secure target grades in a final examination. Our method does precisely the opposite which is why we call it Reverse Learning. Our students investigate where they need to get to and then work out what they need to know to get there. This approach works so well because your brain has a very clear idea of what you’re trying to achieve, where you’re planning to end up. And crucially, it makes no difference to the class whether this is your first ‘pass’ through the subject or your tenth. The set work is the same. Each successive month students get a different puzzle, a different set of past papers. If this is your tenth pass, you might be expected to go faster than on your ninth or your eighth, but it makes no difference to the content of the class. This allows students to start and stop on a monthly basis without fuss or bother.

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Problem 2: Different levels of membership How could we make this work? What are the different level plans we could offer? Here is our Cambridge Leadership College EaaS model commencing September 2017. • Free: We offer our entire catalogue of masterclasses online, available free of charge. This is our free offering: worked solutions to A level past papers by subject experts. • Entry: Students can engage remotely but directly with our subject experts through our online platform. • Drop-in: A subscription that allows students to attend any of the masterclass sessions on a drop-in basis. It’s just like a gym membership. You can go whenever you want. • Three-day: Students attend three full days per week; the Monday Start-up, the Friday Wrap-up and any other day on campus, with all the masterclasses available on a drop-in basis. • Five-day: A full-time five-day-a-week model. n We invite applications to study with us and we are offering scholarships to all EaaS plans. Please submit your application before 30 June 2017. Email info@cambridgeleadershipcollege.com for more information.

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Ely Delightful. E LY H A S A LWAYS B E E N A G R E AT P L AC E T O V I S I T, WITH THE MA JESTIC C AT H E D R A L T O E X P L O R E , B E AU T I F U L T E A RO O M S T O E N J OY A N D P L E N T Y OF SHOPS TO POT TER IN, B U T I T´S B E C O M I N G A N EVEN MORE COMPELLING D E S T I N AT I O N . T H I S C O S M O P O L I TA N L I T T L E C I T Y B OA S T S AWA R D WINNING FOOD AND C R A F T M A R K E T S, A M I C RO - P U B A N D A F L OAT I N G B O U T I Q U E HOTEL . SOUNDS MORE LIKE EAST LONDON THAN E A S T A N G L I A ! I T ’S T H E P E R F E C T T I M E T O G E T B AC K O N T H AT T R A I N (O N LY 15 M I N U T E S) A N D D I S C OV E R T H E B E S T O F E LY – B O T H OLD AND NEW

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FOOD & DRINK. For a small city, with a population of around 20,000, Ely has an abundance of eateries and pubs, including many relative newcomers. Old favourites are The Cutter, great for a drink and snack by the river, and The Royal Standard and Prince Albert, both now offering quality gastro-pub food, but for something completely different try the multi-award winning Drayman’s Son Micro-Pub. Formerly the Liberty Belle, the pub was taken over by Andy and Jo Pearson in 2015. Passionate about Ely, the Pearsons offer mainly local products. Chose from over 40 ciders, a range of microbrewed beers and ales, many of which are local, as well as vodka and gin from the Ely

Gin Company. If you fancy a nibble along with your pint, take your pick of fantastic pork pies, cheese and meat platters, and no less than nine different types of pickled egg! If you’re in the mood for something more substantial, head to a long-standing Ely favourite – The Old Fire Engine House, serving locally-sourced Fenland fare since 1968. “Our restaurant is more like a private house, with much of my grandparents’ furniture dotted around,” explains Lucy Jarman, whose family run the business. “When people come here we want them to feel at home. They can eat their fill of comfort food, and then stay and relax, as if they were at home.”

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The Old Fire Engine House is unique, quirky and warm, like many of the best places in Ely, including the world-famous Peacocks Tearoom. Winner of the prestigious Tea Guild’s Award of Excellence, Peacocks even offers a tea menu, with brews named for famous tea drinkers, like Mrs Hudson, a delicious accompaniment to their incredible cream tea. With queues at Peacocks often down the street, you might want to consider Samovar Tea House. Offering an equally impressive tea menu, as well as lovely coffee, Samovar is also a good choice for vegetarians. Whether you head to Peacocks or Samovar, you can be sure of home-cooked food and delicious cake.

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Where to Visit.

All of Ely is within easy walking distance, and you can use the Eel Trail that loops the city to tour around it. As Tracey Harding of Visit Ely says, “Ely is such a compact city. I always think it is fantastic that you can do the shops, the market, have food down by the river, see the wide-open spaces, enjoy the architecture and the cathedral, all in a day.” The Cathedral is as good a place as any to start, however, and as you get closer to the Ship of the Fens, as it’s known locally, you may well stumble over many tourists trying to get the right angle as they photograph the majestic 215ft West Tower, which is rumoured to lean slightly. Impressive as it is from the outside, the inside of the building is stunning and is well worth the entry fee, if only to see the intricately decorated, vaulted ceiling of the octagonal tower. For the art lovers amongst you, Ely has much to offer too, not least from the brilliant Babylon Arts, a gallery, performance space and arts cinema, in the riverside area. The gallery space hosts plenty of interesting exhibitions and events, including a forthcoming David Hockney exhibition opening on 23 June. To combine shopping with culture, why not head to the wonderful Toppings & Company Booksellers? A bookworm’s dream shop, Toppings has three floors full of beautiful books, and it regularly hosts author talks – watch out for Mark Billingham and new author Mark Hill on 19 June.

Opposite From riverside tea rooms to modern pubs, Ely has plenty to satisfy the hungry and thirsty visitor. Top Visit The Ship of the Fens, as Ely Cathedral is affectionately known locally, to see the exquisite vaulted ceiling. Above Bookworms feast your eyes on the well-stocked shelves at Toppings & Company Booksellers – you won’t leave without a purchase or two!

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WHERE TO STAY.

E LY M AY N OT B E FA R AWAY B U T WITH SO MUCH TO D O ( A N D E AT ) AND WITH THESE A M A Z I N G P L AC E S TO S TAY – W E FEEL A MINIBREAK COMING ON .

The Waternimf

A former Dutch cargo barge, this 100-year-old, renovated barge is now a beautiful floating hotel in the centre of Ely. Ideal for groups or couples, it has five rooms/cabins. Prices from £100 for double occupancy. riverretreats.co.uk

F E S T I VA L S & M A R K E TS . Ely folk have had a market since 1216, and suffice to say, they have it down to a fine art. On a Thursday the market is dedicated to street food, artisan bread and cakes, fruit and veg, and everyday items. On Saturdays, it’s the turn of Craft & Collectables Markets, with a fantastic range of arts, crafts, vintage ware, bric-a-brac, books and retro artefacts, as well as a dedicated street food aisle with tasty treats from as far afield as Thailand and Mexico. Farmers Markets run on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month and are jam-packed with produce and delectables. If you needed further persuading that the markets are worth a visit, last year Ely Markets were runners-up in the national Observer Food Monthly Awards. Be sure to sample the scrumptious cakes from George’s Bakery, which serves up intriguing bakes such as maple syrup and bacon sponge, scotch egg quiche or the lovely sounding gooseberry, elderflower and sparkling wine cake. For such a small city, Ely also has an impressively busy and diverse line-up of festivals to enjoy. There’s the famous Eel Festival, complete with eel-throwing competitions, parades and wonderful food stalls, held on spring bank holiday every year, or check out the Science Festival at the Cathedral, which runs until 18 June and this year includes an exhibition entitled From Dinosaurs to DNA. The Isle of Ely Arts Festival is also running from 10 June to 15 July. Linking with the Science Festival and Babylon Arts, the festival’s theme this year is ‘The Fens’, celebrated with concerts, exhibitions, film and performances. To find out more about all events and festivals, visit www.visitely.org. Suffice to say Ely may be small, but it’s big on things to do – and eat. Go for a day trip and you’ll be back soon enough. There simply aren’t enough hours to enjoy everything Ely has to offer in just one day!

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Poet’s House

A tasteful boutique hotel, set in a Grade III listed building, former house of a local author. The hotel has 21 suites, a stunning bar and restaurant that are both open to non-residents. The fluffy bathrobes and freestanding copper baths are fabulous! Prices from £160 for a double room. poetshouse.uk.com

The Old Hall

If you want the country hotel experience, just outside of Ely is The Old Hall, near the village of Stuntney. The Old Hall is a recently renovated Jacobean manor house set in its own historic estate of 3000 acres. Many rooms have views of Ely Cathedral, and all come with luxurious Egyptian cotton sheets. Double rooms from £145. theoldhallely.co.uk

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AU D R E Y’S V E GA N C A K E S.

Audrey’s Vegan Cakes was founded by Audrey Hewerdine, an Ely resident with a passion for baking. She wanted to show that vegan cakes could taste as good as (if not better than) traditional dairy-based cakes, specialising in traditional cakes like Bakewell tarts, carrot cake, lemon drizzle, coffee and walnut loaf, chocolate gateau, Victoria sponge and a range of delicious cupcakes and brownies – all vegan and completely delicious! audreysvegancakes.com

S I LV E R OA K COFFEE.

Ely Gin. The Ely Gin Company started trading on Ely Market in March 2012. The company specialises in flavoured gins and vodkas, all produced in the Ely area. Ely Gin now also has a shop in Buttermarket, showcasing a world of gins, vodkas, speciality tonics and gift ideas for every occasion. ElyGin.co.uk

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Buster & Lou.

Buster & Lou sells handmade pet collars, bow ties and accessories as well as owndesigned mugs and coasters. It stocks a range of carefullyselected, animal- themed gifts for you or your friends that are crazy cat ladies, mad dog men, or bonkers about bunnies! Follow them on Instagram @busterandlou. busterandlou.com

S O P H I E ’S AFTERNOON TEA AND CAKES.

Sophie’s provides traditional afternoon tea delivered to your own home or business using vintage china and with finger sandwiches, a selection of Sophie’s homemade scones, cakes and desserts, plus a range of teas and coffees. sophiescakesanddesserts.weebly.com © PHOTO CREDIT

Silver Oak Coffee Ltd is an artisan, speciality coffee roastery in Ely. They take a scientific approach to creating exceptional coffee, roasting only high-quality Arabica beans that are produced sustainably and sourced ethically. They love to talk coffee to any enthusiast and can advise on brewing methods, storage and equipment needs for the home kitchen, or commercial premises. silveroakcoffee.co.uk

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E LY M A R K E TS . Markets are held in Ely every Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday in the market place in the centre of town. Our famous Ely Farmers’ Market is on the second and fourth Saturday of the month and we host a calendar of market events and attractions throughout the year. Follow Ely Markets on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date with what’s going on.

F R E E PA R K I N G !

Ely is very fortunate to have free parking in all city centre car parks, or alternatively travel by train (1hr direct from London and just 15 minutes from Cambridge). It is a short, pleasant walk towards the city centre, along the riverside with Ely Cathedral as the backdrop.

Hum-Closen. Hum-Closen specialises in natural wines and traditional cheeses made by small producers. It favours traditional, raw-milk cheeses and the range offered is intentionally small and focused on quality. The wines are all certified organic and/or biodynamic, low in sulphites, free from unnecessary additives and naturally vegan friendly. The choice will vary over time but will always be delicious. Customers can order from a selection of boxes with free local delivery too, or create a bespoke gift. HumClosen can also be booked for parties, events and tastings at home or at work, and will be adding public tastings at local venues to their events line-up soon. humclosen.com

D I A RY. C R A F T, F O O D & V I N TAG E M A R K E T Every Saturday

FA R M E R S ' M A R K E T Every 2nd & 4th Saturday

C H A RT E R M A R K E T Every Thursday

S U N DAY M A R K E T Every week

E V E N TS . CHA KO M B U C H A .

Join the fermenting revolution and try CHA Kombucha, a new artisan microbrewery in Cambridge. Visit the website or follow on social media for details of markets and outlets, plus details of more to come very soon! chakombucha.co.uk

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SAT U R DAY 24 J U N E Farmers’ Market Birthday Hog Roast Celebration

F R I DAY 21 J U LY

Summer Late Market – street food and music for all the family

M I D - C E N T U RY M O D E R N E LY.

Find a most eclectic range of vintage, retro and unique collectables every Saturday – the best of 20th century design, including everything from Ercol, GPlan and Eames to Scandinavian glass and ceramics. Also thrown in: a touch of industrial lighting, plus home and decorative items and the occasional tribute to mod culture! @MidCenturyEly

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Flavours of the World Continental Market – Sat 26, Sun 27 & Mon 28 August

SAT U R DAY 30 SEPTEMBER Ely Markets Vegan Fair

Ely Market Place, Cambridgeshire CB7 4NT elymarkets.co.uk @ElyMarkets

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Scudamore’s.

N O T H I N G S AYS C A M B R I D G E L I K E M E S S I N G A B O U T I N A P U N T, A N D S C U DA M O R E ’S H AV E B E E N H E L P I N G R E S I D E N T S A N D T O U R I S T S A L I K E D O J U S T T H AT S I N C E T H E 19 2 0 S WORDS SIOBHAN GODWOOD

sk most people what they think of when they hear the word ‘Cambridge’, and the chances are they’re envisaging a wooden punt drifting along a picturesque river on a sunny day, past ancient and historic college buildings, with a handsome young man at the helm, possibly wearing a boater… It’s a classic vision, and one that sums up our city more than any other. So it’s not really an enormous surprise to discover that the history of punting as a leisure activity is one that has its very roots in Cambridge, and more precisely in Scudamore’s, probably our city’s most famous punting company. In 1903, Jack Scudamore, a trained boatbuilder, started building and hiring out rowing boats and motor boats from his Mill Lane boatyard. Punts were already well established in the area as vessels used for trade and commerce. “They were used throughout the Fens for reed cutting, carrying goods and hunting wildfowl,” explains Andrew Kenny, operations manager at Scudamore’s. “Because the Fens are very shallow and very boggy, a punt, with its distinctive flat-bottomed shape, was developed as the perfect vessel. The boatmen used exactly the same method of navigating the boats – from a platform at either end, pushing along with a long pole – that’s used on the

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Cam to this day, as it’s the ideal way of moving through thick reeds where it’s not always possible to use oars.” As it turned out, the shape of a punt also lent itself to a more laid-back, leisurely approach to life on the water, and in the early 1920s, pleasure punting began to establish itself as a trend on the river Thames. In Cambridge, Jack Scudamore was quick to spot the opportunity. He switched his attention to punts, hiring them out as a unique way for city residents and tourists alike to navigate the part of the river Cam that goes through the historic colleges: and the city has never looked back. By the late 1920s, pleasure punting had overtaken all other boating activities in Cambridge, and it remains a really popular leisure activity to this day. “We have a great photograph of Scudamore’s that dates back to the 1920s,” says Andrew. “In the background is Mill Pond, where we are based to this day, and you can clearly see canoes, rowboats and punts.” Until recently the focus of the company was mainly self punting. The chauffeured tours, where you have a guide doing the punting and talking about the history of the city and the university, only began as recently as the 90s. “It’s by far the most popular part of the business now,” says Andrew, “although we do still get people who want to do it themselves, which is great. However, it’s not as easy as it looks, and you have to be prepared to

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risk getting wet, and not looking completely at ease! People aren’t used to walking on the back of a boat, and the ground is literally shifting under your feet. You also need to remember that just because you’ve stopped moving doesn’t mean the punt will – once it’s got going, it takes some doing to stop it. People often think that punting is all about power, and it’s not: it’s about control and being able to think ahead. When you see someone who’s really good at punting, it looks like it takes absolutely no effort at all.” Sucadmore’s is well known for its tour guides, who are all thoroughly trained to be able to give an in-depth history of the city and the colleges when required. “Customer expectations have changed over the last few years, and we’ve really beefed up our training in response to that. People come to Cambridge because of its incredible history, and there’s a huge range of things to do here, from visits to the Botanic Garden to a tour of King’s College Chapel. If people have a limited time and a limited budget, we want them to feel that a tour with Scudamore’s is not only going to be a really fun, relaxing way to spend that time, but also a unique way to view the

city and the colleges and to find out more about their history.” And if you’re less about history and more about, well, drinking, then there are punt tours to suit you too, with cocktail, champagne and Pimm’s punting all available: plus you can have your hen party on a punt, or even propose on a punt. There’s no denying that a trip along the Cam gets you up close and personal with parts of the city that you would never otherwise see. “There’s a view of the Mathematical Bridge from the Silver Street bridge that’s one of the most beautiful in Cambridge,” says Andrew, “and there’s no other way to see it than from a punt.” And of course, the Scudamore’s boatyard is perfectly placed as the starting point for a punt in the other direction, towards picturesque Grantchester, now more popular than ever thanks to the ITV detective series. We can’t promise that you’ll catch a glimpse of James Norton in the river with his shirt off, but it’s certainly worth a punt… n Scudamore’s, Mill Lane Punting Station, Mill Lane, Cambridge | CB2 1RS 01223 359750 | scudamores.com

You can have your hen party on a punt, or even propose on a punt

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Not only can you slurp down your latte in reaching distance of your ride at Espresso Library (which offers in-store bike storage), they also show live coverage of all major professional races. Get really stuck in by joining in with the Espresso Library Strava Cycling Club, which hosts regular social rides. espressolibrary.com

SAM NKD, £675, BEG BICYCLES (HEMINGFORD GREY)

Inspired by 1930s design, the Sam is the last word in stylish minimalism. It comes with a Brooks Team Pro honey saddle with copper rails, classic Brooks bar tape and a choice of colourways; Matt Black, Gloss Black, Red or Toad Taupe. There’s even leather toeclips. begbicycles.com

2017 GENESIS EQUILIBRIUM 20, £1,199, CAMBRIDGE CYCLE CO (PAMPISFORD)

Made of classic materials, this is a quintessential four-season UK road bike. Handsome and lightweight, it’s a great choice for highmileage riders who are after comfort, stability and efficiency from their cycle. cambridgecyclecompany.co.uk

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Established in 1995, Cambridge Cycling Campaign, aka Cam Cycle, is a volunteer-run charity which works to improve the cycling infrastructure in the city, as well as organising social rides. The biggest is the Reach Ride in May, a leisurely cycle which culminates at the historic Reach Fair. camcycle.org.uk

OF OUR FAVO U R I T E C YC L E S .

THE CAMBRIDGE, £399, QUELLA (FULBOURN)

Part of the Varsity Collection, this little beauty is by Quella: local purveyors of achingly hip bicycles. The Cambridge 2.0’s vintage appearance is underpinned by performance-driven tech geared towards smooth, super speedy urban riding. quellabicycle.com

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Over in Saffron Walden, Bicicletta is a great pitstop for cycling enthusiasts. As well as lovely coffees, they also stock bikes, clothing and accessories from brands including Cinelli, Nalini and Zappi. Serving as a destination cycling café, they provide a perfect hangout to relax, pick up supplies, watch cycling coverage and refuel during a long ride. biciclettavelo.com

PASHLEY SONNET BLISS, £675, TOWNSENDS LIGHT BLUE CYCLE CENTRE (CHESTERTON)

Begging for its basket to be filled with picnic treats and its pedals to be leisurely cycled to Grantchester, this pretty Pashley will delight those with a taste for vintage style. Features a Brooks leather saddle, fivespeed gear hub, built-in lock and dynamo headlamp, which doesn’t require batteries. townsends-lb.co.uk

RALEIGH SHERWOOD, £329.99, RICHARDSONS CYCLES (CAMBRIDGE)

What a beauty this cheerfully-coloured Raleigh from Richardsons on Newmarket Road is. With a super comfy riding position, it’s a great choice if you’re after something to pootle around town in – we’re especially fond of the cream tyres and wicker basket. richardsonsonline.co.uk

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Custom Builds at Bicicletta.

If you want something really bespoke, check out Bicicletta in Saffron Walden, where the team specialises in helping people create the bikes of their dreams. “Building the bike yourself gives you total freedom,” says retail manager David Carter. “You’ll eliminate the parts of stock bikes that you generally have to endure, rather than enjoy, and decide exactly where you want to spend your cash. Want to save money by buying a top alloy frame, rather than a carbon chassis, and free up more of your budget for the groupset and wheels? Go for it!” Whether you’re after a fixed track machine, cyclo-cross bike or an exotic pro team replica, Bicicletta will help you create and spec your dream cycle. Putting a top quality Colnago and Cinelli frameset at the heart of the build project, you can choose mechanical, electric, hydraulic or wireless transmission and brakes. Then, select your perfect groupset, wheels and finishing kit – right down to the colour of your bar end plugs. All custom projects are built by perfectionist ex-pro team mechanics. biciclettavelo.com

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K E E P I T SA F E . Thousands of bikes are stolen every year in Cambridge – but yours doesn’t have to be one of them. Rutland Cycling offer advice on keeping your steed out of the hands of thieves

Lock it properly. It sounds obvious but if you’re riding into town to do your shopping or you absolutely have to leave your bike while you’re out and about, then it goes without saying that you need to lock it to something. First, look for a place where there are plenty of people around (thieves don’t like an audience). Second, when you lock up your bike use two good locks – ideally of different types, so a thief can’t use the same tools to break both locks. Pass your main lock through at least the front wheel (ideally both wheels), the chain, the frame and the fork if able. Then attach a smaller cable through the front and rear mechs (and rear wheel if it’s not already covered), and lock this onto the main lock. Make sure you’ve attached at least one of your locks to a railing, lamp post, cycle stand or similar. Too many cyclists have locked

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their seat post nice and tight to a railing only to return to find just that when they return: a lonely seat post. Don’t let this be you! Lock technology is always improving, but thieves are never far behind and locks can only hold up for so long at the hands of a determined criminal. It is worth looking for the SOLD SECURE rating when buying a lock. SOLD SECURE is a test house owned and administered by the Master Locksmith Association, which tests locks and awards them a bronze, silver or gold rating, depending on how long they took to break and the tools required. Need some advice? Pop into one of Rutland Cycling’s stores, at Grand Arcade, Cambridge Station, Barnwell Road, Histon or Giant Store on Hills Road – staff will be happy to help.

Abus Bordo 6000 75cm Folding Lock RRP £69.99

Giant Surelock Protector 1 DT Bike D-Lock and Cable RRP £39.99

Abus Ultra 410 Lock with Cable Was £39.99 now £18.99

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Brora: The Summer Knits Edit. We might all love the flowy dresses and delicate fabrics of summer fashion, but there’s no guarantee the English weather will play ball. Rather than shivering into your sandals, stock up on gorgeous summer knits which will work perfectly with your look – whatever your style. Brora, located on Trinity Street, recommends some of its favourite pieces. 1 THE EVERYDAY FAVOURITE

This two-ply Scottish Cashmere cardigan is a Brora classic. This season it’s available in five colour variations, from pretty Blossom to statement Chilli. Add it to an evening look on holiday for an elegant vibe.

2 THE CRICKET KNIT

Ideal for an afternoon of idling in Grantchester, this v-neck cricket jumper gives a youthful and fun spin to a classic.

3 THE NEW STRIPE

With a vibrant colour and pattern combo, this is a technicolour dream of a cardigan! Pair it with Brora’s linen denim cropped trousers to complete the look.

4 MAKE WAVES

Sparkle your way through the season with this navy mohair cardigan. More affordable than cashmere but just as luxurious, this works beautifully teamed with on-trend silver brogues.

5 LEMON SORBET

Summer is the perfect time to rock the brightest hues in your wardrobe. This gorgeous lemony number has a cable knit, lightweight feel and flattering shape, and would work brilliantly with deep indigo denim and a chiffon shirt underneath.

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Fruity prints are a key trend this summer, and this watermelon intarsia jumper works this quirky and cool look perfectly. A cotton knit, it’s the ideal jumper for you to take abroad and stay snug in the evening, or style it with a denim piece for instant boho chic.

Find Brora at 23-24 Trinity Street, Cambridge or check out the collection online www.brora.co.uk

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FA N C Y FEET FROM MODISH. Footwear specialist Modish stocks a huge range of shoes, boots and sandals from an eclectic range of both high street brands and up-and-coming designers ZEENA PANT

£74.95

GUNILLA TOP

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HÖGL CL ASSIC HEEL £135

These bang on trend metallic heels from Austrian brand Högl are ideal for jazzing up a smart outfit.

POMA BY FLY LONDON £79.99

CATE DRESS

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BISA TOP

BLUME TOP

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A versatile addition to casual outfits in your wardrobe, the Poma by Fly London features a low-wedge heel and enclosed toe, making them practical for both work or play.

TO P P I C KS F R O M P E T R U S . S U M M E R AT P E T R U S I S A L L A B O U T A C L A S S I C , E L E GA N T F E E L W I T H A T W I S T. THESE TIMELESS BUT FRESH PIECES WILL B E C O M E WA R D R O B E G O - TO S I N N O T I M E . This well-cut pair of trousers that grazes the ankles, making your legs look slim and elongated in a soft black, provide the perfect starting point. Now you can be fun and sporty; add a sheer T-shirt-style top with a bold print, and team this with a sneaker or summer espadrille. Be chic and demure in a pure white blouse with gorgeous sleeve detail that’s bang on trend this season. Follow the sleeve trends further with this soft blush top with pretty print and eye-catching sleeve detail. Whatever you choose, you will look

and feel fabulous; this is about femininity and a truly sophisticated sexiness! For that summer occasion and ‘the’ special dress, then this stunning, simple and understated blush dress fits the bill. It fits like a dream, showcases your curves and works for all figure types. Team it with a statement necklace and high heels and you will be given compliments all day long. Find Petrus at 67 Bridge Street, Cambridge or follow them on Twitter @petrusdesigns

VAGABOND SAIDE £75

Crafted from soft suede, the Saide mule features a chunky heel and minimalist, sleek upper, making for a contemporary and versatile shoe which will work with a huge variety of outfits.

GEOX, NEW CLUB £80

These slip-on trainers are super comfy without compromising on style. With patent toe detailing and a zip back, they’re perfect for running around town or sight-seeing on hols.

Find Modish at 3 Green Street, Cambridge or check out the collection online modishonline.co.uk

C O M P L E T E T H E LO O K AT T R O L L B E A D S . If you’re a jewellery lover, chances are you’ve already peeked inside the ornate frontage of the Trollbeads store on Market Street. The original charm bead brand, the store sells thousands of beautiful, handmade beads designed to adorn their silver bracelets, necklaces and bangles. The shelves are lined with thousands of unique handmade

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beads made of Italian glass, silver, gold, amber, precious stones and more. Their latest addition is Unique Bracelets, a collaboration between founder Lise Aagaard and artisans from around the world. Available in nine colours, they are £40. Find Trollbeads at 21 Market Street, Cambridge or view the collection at trollbeads.com/en-gb

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hether you’re an eyeshadow pro or a complete novice, this season's vibrant reds, oranges and pinks could be a little daunting to try. But with the right combination, and a little technique, these fruity shades can easily be worked into any style. If the left-hand side of the colour wheel doesn’t appeal, you can opt for a barely-there, natural look with pastels and neutrals.

G O N AT U R A L .

If you only ever buy one eyeshadow palette, let it be this one. Crueltyfree brand Too Faced have just lunched the oh-so-pretty Natural Love Eye Shadow Collection 1 (£51, Debenhams). With seven matte, 13 shimmer and ten sparkle shades, the combinations are endless. Use Honey Butter over lids, with a touch of Nudie in the crease, using Heaven as a transition colour to blend out for a naturally pretty look. An oldie but a goodie, the Naked Palette by Urban Decay 2 (£39.50, Debenhams) is the original in delivering a barely-there, but ultraglamorous eye with 12 highly-blendable shades.

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I love the trend of using warm, bold shades of peach and terracotta, blended into hot flashes of red and fuchsia. The trick is to match warm shades to warm skin tones and cool shades to cool skin tones. If you’re not sure which camp you fall into, check the veins on your wrists. Blue and purple indicates cool toned, and green for warm toned. If you’re still not sure, this could mean you’re neutral toned – this means most colours suit you! Now, while you might think red is just a warm colour you can find variations within its spectrum; a blue-red will suit cool-toned skin, and an orange-toned red will flatter warm toned skin. The Too Faced Sweet Peach Eye Shadow Palette 3 (£39, Debenhams) was sold out for the first few months of release. Now re-released, its 18 hues of peachy pinks, corals, bronzes and purples can be yours: hey presto summer-ready smoulder. If you’re new to eyeshadow and want to dip your toe without splashing wads of cash, try the Revolution Ultra 32 Eyeshadow Palette Flawless 3 Resurrection 4 £8 from Superdrug. A pretty mix of natural mattes, with berry and peach shades, all encased in a rose gold palette complete with large mirror. The American cult classic, Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Palette 5 (£14, anastasiabeverlyhills.co.uk) is my favourite palette of the year, and the kit I’m using in my tutorial (right). With 11 matte and three metallic shadows, you also get a dual-ended soft bristle brush. The trick to the berry-peach pop look is to concentrate your darkest shade to the outermost corners of your eyes, blending with a peachy shade towards the crease. Using a transition colour (a light, warmneutral shade swept into the crease and lid to start) will help blend the colours without leaving harsh lines. Adding a touch of glitter can make the look really come to life. For this, Stila has absolutely nailed comfortable, highly wearable glitter with the Stila Magnificent Metals Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow 6 (£23, cultbeauty.co.uk). Eight shades of liquid eyeshadow dry down super sparkly, and give a good 12 hours or so of wear. I recommend Smouldering Satin to complement this look.

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Blend colour out just below the lower lash line for added drama, and add a touch of glitter to the inner middle eyelid, and finish with mascara, and eyeliner and falsies if you prefer!

Build a base.

Using the Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Palette, sweep a transition shade like Tempera over an eyeshadow base on lids and crease using a fluffy brush. Follow by sweeping a warm orange tone like Burnt Orange low on the crease, starting with the outer part of your eye, blending down in circular motions to the lid. Add a complementary, deeper shade such as Realgar to outer corners.

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Add your pop of berry by patting and blending a shade like Venetian Red and Love Letter to outer corners, circling towards the inside of your eyelid. Use a clean brush to blend Tempera to upper crease then blend colours until smooth.

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N AU T I C A L WAV E . A palette of navy, red and white is a classic nautical combination. Boat motifs and nods to a naval sensibility – such as the gorgeous porthole mirrors at Coastal Home – will also channel a seafaring vibe. Adding a touch of flair are the jaunty ‘Admiral’ anchor-print cushions and ‘Catamaran’ stripe Indoor-Outdoor rugs from Dash & Albert. “Combine blues and reds with stripes and nautical references – it’s a look that’s relaxed and easy to achieve,” says Genoveva Alfaro, director of Dash & Albert Europe. Chunky storage trunks – such as those available at Swoon Editions – have echoes of sailors’ chests and are characterful substitutes for coffee or side tables. While nautical lanterns, available at Besselink & Jones, give a lighthouse feel. To feminise and soften the scheme, look for subtle shell references – seen in the shape of the glamorous velvet Trapezium Chair and Ariel Bed at Sweetpea & Willow. “I would suggest just giving a nod to the theme – you don’t want your house to look too clichéd,” says David Reed, owner of homewares store Angela Reed, based in Saffron Walden. “Our modern rattan garden set, for instance, has a beachy look but is also sophisticated and modern.”

Clockwise from top Coastal Home's porthole mirror, £84.95. Dash & Albert’s range of indoor/outdoor rugs and cushions, from £48. Swoon Editions’ Maya trunk, £379. Sweetpea & Willow's shell-inspired trapezium armchair, £1,090. Angela Reed’s rattan garden set, £175.

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Above Nautical lantern, ÂŁ1,049, from Besselink & Jones. Below Ariel bed, from ÂŁ2,395, at Sweetpea & Willow.

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Elma Malik at Furniture Village gives three top tips on coastal cool

Natural materials.

Unusually shaped glass pieces will refract light around the room and imitate the surface of the moving sea.

Nautical navy.

Rich cobalt shades and navy tones take centre stage. Contrast with notes of aqua to keep it tranquil and fresh.

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The lighthouse effect. Keep lighting natural, with the main source coming from outdoors.

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Straight from the beach. O U R TO P T H R E E B U YS TO G I V E A N AT U R A L LY RUSTIC FEEL

*Driftwood chandelier, POA, made from a large piece of New Zealand wood, by Fritz Fryer.

*Driftwood lamps, from £179, made from wood washed up on the shorelines of the Indian Ocean, by Banbayu.

B L I S S F U L LY B L E AC H E D - O U T. Rustic, understated furniture goes hand-in-hand with a summery beach-house aesthetic. Opt for scrubbed, bare wooden tables, contrasting textures and a white-on-white palette. “Cosy coastal style is all about creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere that works all year round,” says Claire Hornby, creative stylist at Barker and Stonehouse. “Pale wood flooring and off-white walls create a neutral backdrop for darker tones such as weak tea and pale coffee colours. Introduce these with linen curtains and shaggy rugs.” Shimu’s distressed blue-painted cabinets and PIB Home’s rough-hewn console tables give the exact weather-worn, salt-washed look required. For those wanting a more polished version, opt for sleeker, painted furniture in seaside hues of blue, cream and muted duck-egg blue. “Painted furniture gives the trend a more grown-up twist. If you’d rather avoid the obvious nautical motifs, think about using texture and colour to create a slightly more subtle seaside feel,” says Adam Brown, director at The Painted Furniture Company. “For example, use a combination of natural wood, soft whites and crisp blues. We can paint our furniture in a huge selection of shades, so you can choose the colour that suits your room scheme the best.”

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*Shore driftwood tables, from £225, made from wood naturally washed up on a beach, by Alexander & Pearl.

Clockwise from top Furniture and accessories from Barker and Stonehouse, prices vary. PIB Home’s rough-hewn Vizzavona console table, £352. Shimu’s Beijing sideboard, £995.

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H E A RT T H E H A M P TO N S . When it comes to the ultimate in seaside chic, the Hamptons style is the dream – imagine the perfect marriage of casual and elegant. This is all about relaxed living, but in a sophisticated, curated way. Blue, white and taupe is the palette with nods to a barefoot way of living. Showcase pretty collections of coral or display shells in tall glass vases, pile glossy art books on bare wood tables and adorn linen sofas with china-blue cushions in clashing prints. A one-stop shop for sourcing accessories is interior designer Joanna Wood’s store. “Use materials with a hardwearing texture – such as linen and hessian,” she says. “Unbleached varieties look wonderfully authentic. Vintage fishing ropes can be ingeniously fashioned into doorstops or incorporated into wooden coffee tables to create something wholly unique. If you favour pattern, then wallpaper such as Lewis & Wood’s Maritime is a great way to incorporate subtle colour and will give any room a crisp, salty, seaside feel.” In an all-white room, add in colour with a deep sofa upholstered in soft blue or stripy textiles – like those available at Sofa Workshop. Dress windows with billowing curtains in the same hues. Gareth Derbridge, creative director at Curtains.com, agrees: “Interpret this look in a modern way by pairing sky-blue linen curtains with traditional seaside ticking stripes and

checked cushions. Add whitewashed wooden furniture to complete the look.” Finally, known for its collaborations with independent designers, West Elm is one of the most innovative homewares brands of the moment. Ben Hanley, home stylist manager, gives his advice: “Mix up different textures and combine warm blue and yellow hues, which play nicely off sandy and grey colours, too. It’s good to steer away from the traditional nautical look – although blue is a natural core colour. Try to keep it subtle and allow the other colours to shine through. It’s the modern-day beach style.”

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Top Marseille indigo curtains, from £118.49, from the Provence collection at Curtains.com. Above Mini gold crab, £16.50, and rope knot door stop, £40.50, both from Joanna Wood.

Above Miss Daisy sofa from Sofa Workshop. From £1,175.

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Above Cushions from the West Elm and Dusen Dusen collaboration, from Â£39 each.

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Above Coral print cushion, £49, from Lexington Company. Right Admiral Cushions £78 Dash & Albert

Stockists. ALEXANDER & PEARL 0208 508 0411 alexanderandpearl.co.uk ANGELA REED 01799 520 056 angelareed.co.uk BARKER AND STONEHOUSE 0333 355 9392 barkerandstonehouse.co.uk BANBAYU banbayu.com BESSELINK & JONES 020 7351 4669 besselink.com CURTAINS.COM 0203 848 0800 curtains.com COASTAL HOME 01208 226340 coastalhome.co.uk DASH & ALBERT dashandalberteurope.com FURNITURE VILLAGE 0800 804 8879 furniturevillage.co.uk FRITZ FRYER 01989 567416 fritzfryer.co.uk JOANNA WOOD 020 7730 5064 joannawood.com PIB HOME 020 3445 5150 pib-home.co.uk SHIMU 0800 088 6800 shimu.co.uk SOFA WORKSHOP 0808 256 2829 sofaworkshop.com SWEETPEA & WILLOW 0345 257 2627 sweetpeaandwillow.com SWOON EDITIONS 020 3389 7550 swooneditions.com THE LEXINGTON COMPANY LexingtonCompany.com THE PAINTED FURNITURE COMPANY 01285 656 041 paintedfurnitureco.co.uk WEST ELM 020 7637 9150 westelm.co.uk

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A M E R I C A N S M O OT H .

The Lexington Company is based on New England style. Founder, Kristina Lindhe, gives her insider’s view

The coastal look doesn’t need to be just deckchair stripes: for a fresh twist use floral or ikat patterns, which have subtle coastal influences.

In the Hamptons, walls and floors are mainly white – simply add accessories to get the look.

3 Be inspired by water – think soft blues, greys and green – just like the reflections from water in a pool.

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INTERIORS NATURAL ROPE KNOT WEIGHTED DOORSTOP

£16, tch.net

WHAT A CATCH! CUSHION

£26, sophieallport.com LOBSTER CLOCK

£26, batela-giftware.co.uk

Edition loves.

BLUE RATTAN CHAIR

£189.50, hutsly.com

NAUTICAL GLASS FISHING FLOAT

£10.95, coastalhome.co.uk

HOME SHORE GREY KNITTED THROW

£25, sainsburys.com

OCTOPUS BONE CHINA PLATE

£24, creamcornwall.co.uk

PEBBLE LAMP

£59, barkerandstonehouse.co.uk BULKHEAD LIGHT

Dowsing and Reynolds, £89.99, dowsingandreynolds.com

DENIM SAMODE POUFFE

£292, dashandalberteurope.com

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The Carpet Mill. WORDS ANGELINA VILL A-CL ARKE

hether you opt for wood or carpet, seagrass or sisal, what goes underfoot can be found at Cambridge’s The Carpet Mill. Having been in business for over 30 years, it has become the go-to retailer for flooring in the Cambridgeshire area. Managing director Peter Day, who has been at the helm since 1995, puts the company’s success down to its hands-on service and the ability to be flexible. “As an independent store, we can be adaptable on things like fitting times, pricing and styles of flooring,” he reveals. “People have also returned to the enjoyment that comes with shopping locally. It gives them peace of mind and we can offer a hands-on level of service.” Based on Chesterton Road, the showroom is the first stop for those wanting to change their flooring. “There’s so much choice these days that most people don’t know what they are actually looking for,” Peter explains. “But that’s fine; it’s our job to advise and discuss what’s on offer, what’s on trend and what’s new. We talk to our customers about their preferences – such as whether they prefer man-made or wool, for instance. Then we look at where the flooring is intended for, then we look to match something suitable to their budget.” As well as carpets and wood floors, Peter cites Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) as a growing sector. “You might think that carpet is not as popular these days,” he says. “But, actually it still makes for 90% of our business – it suits our climate and the styles of houses we have in the UK. Saying that, there are suddenly lots more companies offering LVT. Once upon a time, it was just a few brands, like Amtico or Karndean. It means it is much more affordable now and there’s a lot more choice. It’s a good option for bathrooms or kitchens, with many of our customers opting for the wood-effect styles, which are very realistic.” The company also stocks a wide range of natural surfaces – such as coir, jute, seagrass and sisal. “These are typically hard-wearing,” says Peter. “They also have a lovely tactile feel and fit in with a more organic, natural outlook on life. “Of course, wool is also a natural fibre and we stock many beautiful wool carpets,” he continues. “It’s interesting that top-end brands, like Westex and Brockway, come in a wide range of colours – not to mention different qualities – but despite many customers thinking they want a coloured carpet on their floor, most end up with a neutral! At the moment, it’s grey that is the most popular – it’s the new beige!” “My advice for those wanting to change their flooring? Go for the best quality that you can afford,” he says. “It sounds obvious, but a good quality synthetic carpet is better than a cheaper wool one. Also, don’t be afraid to be bold – choose an area, like a stairway, and use it as a feature with a striped or textured carpet. It will give definition to an otherwise neutral scheme. We continuously look for the latest, innovative products – such as the woven vinyl flooring by Unnatural Flooring – so come in and ask. We may just be able to surprise you.” n The Carpet Mill, 24 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, CB4 3AX | 01223 316866 | thecarpetmill.co.uk | Open 10am-5.30pm, closed Thursdays and Sundays.

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Lies, damned lies and housing market statistics? A R E B R E X I T, A N U P C O M I N G E L E C T I O N A N D O N G O I N G F I N A N C I A L T U R M O I L TA K I N G T H E I R T O L L O N T H E P RO P E R T Y M A R K E T ? S A M C O O K E , PA R T N E R AT C O O K E , C U R T I S & C O, S E E S W H AT T H E S TAT S H AV E T O S AY

love a statistic. There’s a truth and beauty in numbers that can’t be found in the creative arts, physical exercise, religion or any of those other things we use to enrich our lives. Numbers are absolute, they’re not open to interpretation or suggestion. So if it’s been a stressy day and I’m finding it hard to get a handle on things, I often find myself retreating to a nice page of stats just before bed. I find the numbers comforting. Peaceful somehow. I’m sure my family find life with me to be a thrill a minute. One of the things I’m regularly asked at the moment is how the housing market is doing what with Brexit, an upcoming election and all the other things going on in the world. Anecdotally I’d definitely say the market isn’t as buoyant as it was early last year or in 2015, and it doesn’t feel like properties sell anything like as easily as they did. But anecdotes are for idiots. Let’s run some stats. In 2015 we booked a mean average of 15.2 viewings for every house we sold. In 2017 so far it’s been 16.1. That’s not a quieter market, it’s a busier one. But that’s just viewings. What about sales? You can book all the viewings you like, but if nothing is selling then the market is definitely slower. Let’s look at offers first: in 2015, on average it took 4.5 offers to sell a property, whereas in 2017, it’s 4.3. So we’re booking about 5% more viewings per house sold and taking about 5% fewer offers. Certainly a drop in our efficiency levels, which is why we think things are tougher, but not a drop in how ‘busy’ the market is. It’s busier. Or is it? All those averages are per property. Maybe there are actually significantly fewer people looking to buy, but that’s offset by fewer properties coming up for sale? Luckily Rightmove can give us the data here. In April 2016, for the Cambridge area there were 715 properties that came to the market. In April 2017 there were 675, about 6% fewer. So it is a bit quieter out there, but it’s marginal stuff again. But the really interesting stat is ‘sales per listing’. It’s

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something we use to check how good we are at doing our job. It’s the only thing that really counts if you’re an estate agent. It’s no good putting 100 houses a week on the market if you only sell five of them. You’d be much better to list ten and sell six. In the first four months of 2016 we agreed sales on 68.4% of the properties we listed. In the first four months of 2017 it was 73.9%. So, we’re selling more of the houses that come to the market… That makes the market better, not worse. And our competitors? Maybe it’s just that we’re awesome and everyone else isn’t. Rightmove can give us that info, too: the most prolific sales agent in Cambridge from January to April 2017 agreed sales volume represented 64% of the total listings volume. Not as successful as us of course, but I suppose you have to expect that in a highervolume business. Interestingly, the most prolific listing agent for the same period is not the same as the most prolific selling agent. The most prolific listing agent actually only agreed sales on 26.4% of their volume of listings. Now that’s a stat worth knowing if you want to sell your house rather than just put it on the market. Statted out yet? Just let me do one more – asking price to sale price ratio. In the first four months of 2016 our average sale price was 102% of our average asking price. So on average we sold things for 2% over the asking price. In the first four months of 2017 it was 98% – that's 2% below the asking price. Have prices fallen 4%? Well, no. Because the average asking price was actually up 3%, meaning the average sale price was within 1% of last year’s. So we’re putting properties on the market for higher prices than last year, but actually selling them for about the same. So what can we learn from all this? We’re still doing lots of viewings, more than last year in fact; we’re still getting a very similar number of offers and still selling as many properties; prices haven’t risen, but nor have they dropped by a significant amount. I therefore conclude that the market is about the same as it was last year. There’s an argument that we need to rein our asking prices in a bit, but an average sale price of 98% is still just fine really. I can now sleep soundly tonight. So long as my house isn’t on the market with that agent that only sells 26.4% of their listings. n

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P R O P E RT Y

ALFRESCO CHIC AT A B O D E . With the arrival of warmer weather and longer evenings, having a chic outdoor sanctuary to relax in at home is a thoroughly tempting prospect – and they don’t come more inviting than these beautiful courtyards at Abode. These unique outdoor spaces are found at The Windham homes, which form part of the latest phase of this sought-after south Cambridge development. The Windham homes are a collection of impressive five-bedroom properties with spacious open plan kitchen/ living and dining areas, which each wrap around a fullyintegrated central courtyard. This unique outdoor space, along with full height windows, French doors and vaulted ceilings ensure the home is flooded with natural light. David Everett, Managing Director of Countryside’s New Homes & Communities Central Division, comments: “Courtyards introduce light and air to the spaces that surround them, seamlessly merging the inside with the outside. They offer a private oasis in the heart of the home and serve as sheltered and secure outdoor rooms that double as summer living and dining spaces, safe playrooms and intimate areas for entertaining. The courtyards at Abode encourage a strong feeling of wellbeing, like a secret garden hidden within the walls of the home, perfect for al fresco entertaining or simply relaxing with a drink on a warm summer evening.” Prices for the five-bedroom Windham house type are available from £1,250,000. For more information on Abode visit abodecambridge.co.uk or call 01223 846 650. countryside-properties.com

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