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Cambridge MARCH 2016

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Welcome

Spring is officially springing and, as usual, this means the Cambridge events calendar is about to start blossoming. So, now that we’ve shaken off the last dregs of winter, what is there to tempt us out of hibernation this March? Firstly, we’ve got the awesome Women of the World Cambridge festival, which offers a day of inspiring talks, debates, workshops and performances that celebrate the achievements of women the world over at the Junction on the 5th (page 20). There’s also the ever-excellent Cambridge Science Festival: a veritable feast of around 350 science-tastic events across the city which considers the big questions about life and the universe in a fun and accessible way. See our highlights on page 30. We’re also casting our eyes forward to our city’s literary festival, which kicks off on 5 April and features an embarrassment of luminaries from across the literary spectrum (page 32). Remember to book in advance as the events are always popular! If the warmer weather has put you in the mood for a nice ramble around the countryside, turn to page 58 where we’ve mapped out some lovely walks which incorporate some of the area’s best gastro pubs for that all-important post-hike pint and comfort food. Enjoy the issue and see you next month!

NICOLA FOLEY, EDITOR IN CHIEF

5 • FIVE THINGS TO DO Edition’s pick of the crop this March 7-9 • NIGHTLIFE Live comedy, music and more 12-13 • MUSIC BLOG The best live gigs in the city this month 15-27 • ARTS & CULTURE Festivals, exhibitions and concerts around Cambridge, including our monthly film and arts insider columns

44-45 • LISTINGS Check out our calendar of highlights for what to do in Cambridge this March 47-51 • FOOD NEWS Get a mouth-watering idea of what’s on in the Cambridge food scene this month 53-55• RECIPES New pop up and bakery Allotment Café act as our guest recipe writers for the month

28 • ARTS INTERVIEW We catch up with the star of a new murder mystery at Cambridge Arts Theatre

57 • FOOD COLUMN This month Alex is full of the joys of spring, and all of the wonderful new ingredients the season brings

30-31 • CAMBRIDGE SCIENCE FESTIVAL This huge, family-friendly festival is back and aims to mix common knowledge with the latest and most exciting breakthroughs

58-61• SPRINGTIME PUB WALKS Get out, about and well fed. We live in a pretty great place for doing that

32-33 • CAMBRIDGE LITERARY FESTIVAL Bookworms rejoice, the literary festival is back again next month and we’ve got the highlights 35-38 • FAMILY We round up the best local shows, workshops and activities for families 41 • MOTHER’S DAY Show your mum you care with one of these lovely treats around Cambridgeshire 43 • COMMUNITY Catch up on community happenings this month

63 • RESTAURANT REVIEW La Cucina is under the Edition spotlight this month, check out this review to find out more 67-79 • WEDDINGS We present our masterclass in where to go, what to do and what to wear for a perfect Cambridge wedding 83 • INDIE OF THE MONTH We pay a visit to Townsends Light Blue Cycle Centre, one of the city’s oldest businesses 89 • COMPETITION Win a new gorgeous new spring wardrobe from womenswear retailer Ness, plus dinner at Hotel du Vin! 91-94 • FASHION For the gents and the ladies, we’ve got the perfect pieces to help you segue into spring

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This month's cover art, a depiction of Mill Road, is by local illustrator Charlotte Cotterill. See more of her work online at www.charlottecotterill.co.uk

97-99 • BEAUTY Daisy Dickinson of The Day’s Eyes beauty blog shares her advice and highlights top products 101 • EDUCATION Nigel Helliwell discusses the relevance and accessibility of engineering in a 21st century educational landscape

EDITORIAL Editor in chief Nicola Foley 01223 499459 nicolafoley@bright-publishing.com Sub editors Lisa Clatworthy & Catherine Brodie

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this month... 1. EASTER FUN There’s a jam-packed range of kid-friendly fun going on around Cambridge this year for Easter. If the little ones (or bigger ones) are chocolate fans, visit Peckover House and Gardens (25-28 March), Ickworth House and Gardens (25 March to 8 April) or Wicken Fen (25-28 March) for Easter trails sponsored by Cadbury, each is £2.50 a head. If you’d like something a little less sugar heavy, head to Audley End (£9.60, 25-28 March), Anglesey Abbey (£2.50, 25-28 March) or Wandlebury Country Park (£8, 26 March): all have sweets on offer, but they’re balanced out with crafts and outdoor activities.

4. GET SET FOR EAT CAMBRIDGE 2016!

2. PERFECT LITTLE GIFT EXHIBITION AT VK GALLERY Looking for a lovely unique gift for that special someone in your life? Perhaps you’re scratching your head over the perfect Mother’s Day present? Head along to VK Gallery, located on Bridge Street in St Ives, to explore their Perfect Little Gift exhibition, which runs until 22 March. The exhibition will feature ceramics, textiles, glass and jewellery by various artists, who’ll each bring their signature style to the space. The gallery will display paintings by Nicky Chubb and Tiffany Lynch, and gift vouchers are available too. www.vkgallery.co.uk

3. CROWN & PUNCHBOWL Check out the newly refurbished and re-opened Crown & Punchbowl, a beautiful country pub nestled in the quaint village of Horningsea (around 3 miles from central Cambridge). Dating back to the 17th century, the building has bags of character is now under the management of the Cambscuisine group, who also run the Chop Houses and Smokeworks (so you know the food is going to be amazing!). Stay tuned to the next issue of Cambridge Edition for more details. www.thecrownandpunchbowl.com

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Excitement is already building for this year’s Eat Cambridge festival, which Edition is once again a proud partner for. Taking place 7-22 May, the event will offer a fabulous showcase of Cambridge’s flourishing food and drink scene, with a busy line-up of fringe events across the city that includes supper clubs, debates, food and wine tastings, chef talks and more. At the main food fair (7 May), you can expect a huge list of independent, artisanal and local food sellers, who’ll be selling delicious treats all day and offering tempting tasters. Keep an eye on the Eat Cambridge website for fringe event announcements so as not to miss out on tickets! www.eat-cambridge.co.uk

5. CAMBRIDGE SCIENCE FESTIVAL The Cambridge Science Festival is back and there’s something for everyone. On 19 March chat to Dr James Grime about spies, do a code-breaking workshop and see an Enigma machine at the University Library, 2-4.30pm. From 2pm till 6pm, take part in Infection Control at ARU where they’re using UV hand gel to show you how bacteria spreads. Or visit Light Lab, also on the Anglia Ruskin campus at the same time. Hosted by the e-Luminate foundation, it explores light and light-related technologies. Read more on page 28. www.sciencefestival.cam.ac.uk

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COMEDY HIGHLIGHTS Women’s Hour, part of the WOW Festival, kicks off this month’s comedy happenings in Cambridge. Taking place on Wednesday 2 March at the Junction, this show comes our way courtesy of Sh!t Theatre, and asks what it is to be a woman, with the help of some comedy, theatre and cabaret. The next night, the Hop & Grain Store hosts its first Comedy Club event, which kicks off a monthly series at the Regent Street pub. First on their bill is Nathan Caton, who’s appeared on Live at the Apollo, Russell Howard’s Good News and his own Radio 4 sitcom, Can’t Tell Nathan Caton Nothing. Join him for upbeat, charismatically delivered comedy on Thursday 3 March. The following day, on the 4th, Jesterlarf Comedy Club returns to Cambridge Junction, offering a lineup that includes Andrew Maxwell, Simon King and Darren Harriett, with John Scott as compere. Known for his role in TV’s Black

Books, the cult TV series which he co-wrote and starred in alongside Bill Bailey, Irish comic Dylan Moran hits the Corn Exchange on 18 March. Having recently been sharpening his razor wit around the world in locations including Kiev, Moscow and Kazakhstan (he was also the first Western comedian to perform in St Petersburg), he’s now back on home shores with his latest show Off The Hook. The critics have gone barmy for it, with the Evening

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Standard describing it as “spellbinding” and The Times calling him “funny and fascinating, and utterly deserving of his place in the modern classics”. Staying at the Corn Exchange for a bit of stand-up from another Irish comedian, Ed Byrne brings his Outside, Looking In show to Cambridge on 9 March. In it, with his usual nerd next door style, the Mock The Week regular considers parenthood, doctors and dating.

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KATHRYN ROBERTS & SEAN LAKEMAN Critically acclaimed folk rock duo Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman are back on tour, and they’ll be playing Cambridge Junction on 7 March, supported by Kitty Macfarlane. Kathryn and Sean are still going strong on the back of their fourth album, Tomorrow Will Follow Today, which was released in February last year. Kathryn and Sean’s set list is a combination of their original compositions and covers of famous and less well known folk favourites. Described as playing “folk music for the modern age” by The Telegraph, Kathryn and Sean won Best Duo at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2013 and last year at the Spiral Earth Awards. Called a ‘folk-rock whirlwind’ their work is the crème de la crème of the genre. The Dartmoor couple will be hitting the Junction following a gig in Canterbury, and are on their Tomorrow Will Follow Today tour until May this year. Tickets start at £13.50, and the music kicks off at 8pm. www.junction.co.uk

HOSPITALITY CAMBRIDGE JAMES MORRISON Singer-songwriter James Morrison brings his laid-back, soulful grooves to Cambridge this month for a gig at the Corn Exchange. Known for huge hits like You Give Me Something and Wonderful World, the Brit Award winner comes to our city as part of a short European tour following the release of his latest album Higher Than Here. Released in October last year, this new offering serves up another slice of poppy soul goodness, propelled along by his distinctive, gravelly vocals. The gig takes place 8 March and tickets are £31. www.cornex.co.uk

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In a rare treat for Cambridge drum and bass fans (we know you’re out there), the world famous Hospital Records bring their Hospitality club night to Cambridge Junction on 12 March. Known for its feel-good music policy, stonking line-ups and a friendly, up for it crowd, Hospitality nights are the stuff of legend for fans of the genre. As well as London Elektricity, Friction and Danny Byrd on the bill, the Cambridge contingent is well represented with local acts Logistics, Nu:Tone and Hugh Hardie all playing sets. The events kicks off at 10pm and finishes at 6am. Tickets are £18 second release and £20 third release. Strictly 18s and over. www.junction.co.uk

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HACKNEY COLLIERY BAND 21 May, Junction, £16 A tongue in cheek twist on the traditional brass band format, Hackney Colliery raise the roof with raucous covers of everything from Prodigy to Kanye West to Toto. www.junction.co.uk

WILL YOUNG

ROOTS MANUVA Roots Manuva, aka Rodney Smith, hits our city this month for a gig at Cambridge Junction, as part of a tour in support of his latest album, Bleeds. Released at the tail end of 2015, it’s the sixth full length album from this titan of the UK hip hop scene, whose musical career so far spans some 20 years. Born and raised in South London, Smith made a memorable debut as Roots Manuva on Blak Twang’s 1995 single Queen’s Head, before releasing his own album Brand New Second Hand in 1999. Heavily inspired by soundsystem culture, it received widespread critical acclaim – but it was only with the release of his second album Run Come Save Me that he became known as the frontrunner of a new breed of British rap. The standout single, and probably what Roots Manuva is still best known for, was Witness (1 Hope), a track often hailed as one of UK hip hop’s finest. With its throbbing bass, Dr Who style synths and witty lyrics, delivered with conviction and charisma in his unmistakable boom, it’s the track that marked Roots Manuva as a force to be reckoned with. He’s now recognised as a pivotal figure not just in UK hip hop but in the musical landscape of Britain as a whole, cited as hugely influential by acts including Arctic Monkeys. The Times went as far as to describe him as “the voice of urban Britain” – though his lifestyle now (fatherhood in leafy surburban Surrey) is far removed from where he started out. He doesn’t seem to have lost any of his grit though, and Bleeds is being touted as his best offering yet – meaning his gig on the 3rd is set to be a good ’un. Tickets are £19.50. www.junction.co.uk

24 June, Newmarket Racecourse, from £26 From his reality TV beginnings, Will Young has become a hugely successful artist in his own right, best known for hits including Leave Right Now and Evergreen. Catch him in June as part of the Newmarket Nights series. newmarket.thejockeyclub.co.uk

MARK WATSON

1 Oct, Corn Exchange, £19.50 Multi-award-winning star Mark Watson returns with the follow-up show to his highly celebrated and successful Flaws with I’m Not Here, a show described by The Times as “terrifyingly funny”. www.cornex.co.uk

THE HUMAN LEAGUE

8 Dec, Corn Exchange, £38.50 The electro-pop icons bring their Very British Synthesiser Group tour to Cambridge, transporting you right back to the 1980s for one night only with the help of tracks like Don’t You Want Me. www.cornex.co.uk

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THE STRANGLERS The Stranglers, who’ve now been making music together for more than four decades, form part of the canon of British rock greats. Formed in an off-licence run by drummer Jet Black in 1974, the group cut their teeth gigging with the likes of Patti Smith and The Ramones. They put out their first three albums – Rattus Norvegicus, No More Heroes and Black And White – within just over a year, quickly trademarking their signature sound. They might be best remembered for iconic hits such as Peaches and No More Heroes, but they also go down in history as the snarling bad boys of the punk scene, reportedly brawling with The Clash, gaffer taping a journalist to the Eiffel Tower (400ft off the ground), ingesting copious amounts of drugs and inciting a student riot in Nice, to name but a few incidents. Wondering if they’ve mellowed in their old age?. Find out at the Corn Exchange on 23 March, when The Stranglers visit our city as part of their 18-gig tour. Doors open at 7.30pm and tickets are £26.50. www.cornex.co.uk

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Launched last month with a party at cocktail bar Novi, Deleted Scene are hoping to breathe fresh air into the Cambridge nightlife scene. With a focus on great music, they will offer a variety of new nights for the local calendar at venues including The Academy at Anglia Ruskin University. Friday Night Live, set to take place weekly at Novi, is Deleted Scene’s first offering. The regular night will offer a speakeasy vibe with eclectic music of the afrobeat, funky electronica persuasion. Go to drink incredible cocktails, unwind with friends, escape the madness of Cambridge city centre on a Friday night and enjoy incredible music from top local DJs. Meanwhile over at The Academy, Deleted Scene will offer a series of events called Cambridge Chapters. The line-up of musical fun includes the Electroswing Sessions (happening the first Saturday of every month), Cambridge Showcase (a chance to see emerging local talent), AfroBeatNix (the hottest beats and rhythms coming out of Africa and South/ Central America) and Funk Soul Sister – a night of funky tunes with local legend Margaret Scratcher. Search Deleted Scene on Facebook for more info.

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MUSIC

Jordan Worland from local music website Slate the Disco selects his must-see gigs in Cambridge this month

arch is a busy and varied month for music here in Cambridge, and we start our picks with a detailed look at what’s happening down Chesterton Road, at The Portland Arms. Wilson’s high-energy album and live shows are a rock fan’s dream mix of loud, thundering, distorted guitars, killer vocals, spit, and whiskey! A Detroit based hard rock/metal band, they are in town as part of their first European tour, taking them to the Portland on the 1st.

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Rising Southend-based group Youth Club are a band to take note of and they play Cambridge on the 2nd. Sounding like the lovechild of Two Door Cinema Club and Phoenix, Youth Club come packaged with vibrant and fun guitar licks that are destined to entertain. Brighton outfit Black Honey (7th) are our new act to catch this month. Despite only launching in June 2014 the band are being heavily tipped for big things this year. Their hookladen tracks which couple sultry vocals with fuzzedup guitars, caught the attention of The Telegraph, NME and a host of cool

blogs who all named Black Honey as one to watch. Also at The Portland Arms this month we have five-piece folk-punk juggernaut Ducking Punches playing on the 9th. They release their third record this month so expect some new tunes. Blues Americana outfit CC Smugglers on the 16th are another one to catch. Their epic storytelling is barnstorming, uplifting countryAmericana that combines blues and folk into a belting and cheerful ramshackle melee. Toseland are a powerful live act too, so check them out on the 23rd. Meanwhile The New Music Generator show (24th) and first heats of the Strawberry Fair band competition (19th and 26th) are always good entertainment. Our must-see Portland Show goes down on the 28th. Unapologetically self-deprecating, and equally wonderful, Tellison are, to put it simply, one of the most consistently brilliant bands in the country and this show is not to be missed.

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one of the most consistently brilliant bands Exeter punks, Muncie Girls also appear on the bill, their debut LP comes out this month and is an ambitious and poignant rebellion against social norms that touches on everything from politics to interpersonal relationships. Completing the line-up are Cambridge outfit Grieving, who despite being new to the music scene this year, are easily one of the most exciting bands Cambridge has on offer. Down Mill Road at Relevant this month we have the authentic blues vibes of Tim Holehouse on the 19th. Faintest Idea’s fast and furious skacore that’s brilliantly mixed with classic Two-Tone sounds is our top tip for The Corner House this month (5th). Over on Clifton Way, there is a whole host of acts to check out at the Cambridge Junction this month. One top pick has to be the widely admired Roots Manuva, an artist considered to be one of Britain’s most important hip-hop MCs, on the 3rd. Fresh from the release of their seventh studio album, Turin Brakes play on the 7th. A collection of dispatches from the elusive side of reality that’s just a twist away

two of the british folk scene’s most accomplished from the everyday, their latest album, Lost Property features the band’s trademark west-coast acoustic guitar and widescreen harmony textures.

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The same night sees two of the British folk scene’s most accomplished performers return to Cambridge as Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman play the J2. In a rare UK appearance (6th) Marillion guitarist and founder member Steve Rothery performs tracks from his highly successful solo album The Ghosts of Pripyat with his band, followed by a selection of older Marillion rarities with guest vocalist Martin Jakubski. Also at the Cambridge Junction this month we have the evergreen Stiff Little Fingers (8th) and the foot-stomping electro folk of Keltrix (10th). Ian McCulloch, frontman of the iconic Echo and The Bunnymen, will be giving a rare solo performance at Cambridge Junction (26th) and will feature stripped down versions of classic Bunnymen tracks as well as songs from his solo catalogue. Tell us about your gig at www.slatethedisco.com

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ARTS & CULTURE

We explore the arts and culture scene in Cambridge, showcasing some of the many exciting exhibitions and shows taking place around the city

A PIECE OF TIME: MOVING PENDULUMS & SYNCHRONIZING METRONOMES On 15 and 16 March at the Junction, Dutch performance maker Nick Steur will be forging an unforgettable experience. He will also be building a vast steel pyramid with the same proportions as the Great Pyramid of Giza. A Piece of Time: Moving Pendulums & Synchronizing Metronomes makes use of 32 metronomes and the audience themselves in order to produce what is both a unique performance and a theatrical installation. It’s been nominated for the Bank BNG New Theatre Makers’ Prize 2015, and will be taking place this month as part of Cambridge Science Festival. The idea behind the show is to create a collective experience that captures the movement of time and our own connection to it. Produced by Nick Steur, the Dutch SoAP Foundation and Richard Jordan Productions, credit for the show’s technical concept and design goes to Nick Steur with Marq Claessens, and it is performed by Nick himself. Nick visited Cambridge once before in 2013 with his award-winning show FREEZE! as part of monomania Festival, and this production promises to be as profound and spectacular as his last, taking audience members into a poetic, visual and mystical world dictated by the laws of physics. The performance takes place at 7.30pm on 15 March and at 5pm and 8.30pm on 16 March. Tickets are £15, with £10 concessions available. www.junction.co.uk

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THE PERFECT MURDER

SEASCAPE EXHIBITION AT BYARD ART Local gallery Byard Art is currently showcasing a collection of talented contemporary artists’ interpretations of the sea and seascapes. The exhibition, which features gallery regulars Felicity Keefe, Wendy McBride and Caroline Richmond, opened on 25 February and will run until 20 March. As well as Keefe, McBride and Richmond, the work of upcoming artist Jessica Oliver will be on display. Jessica was recently picked as ‘One to Watch’ at the Federation of British Artists’ Futures at the Mall gallery, London. In addition, Alice Cescatti and Katharine Le Hardy will be making their debut in this exhibition. Alice’s paintings are a blend of precious metals, water gilding and painting techniques, whilst Katharine works from photographs, sketches and memory. Beside the work on canvas, Carol Sinclair, Mark Smith and Emma Will’s sculptures will be on display, as will the delicate bone china of Angela Mellor. Each artists’ work is distinctive in character and captivating in its execution. The exhibitions eclectic mix of styles, media and prices promises something for everyone. Byard Art is open from Monday to Saturday between 9.30am and 5.30pm, and on Sundays from 11am until 5.30pm. The exhibition is free to attend. www.byardart.co.uk

A NIGHT OF Dirty

Dancing

Award-winning EastEnders stars Shane Richie and Jessie Wallace will be appearing on stage together for the first time this month at the Cambridge Arts Theatre. Winners of various awards, including “Best On-Screen Partnership” at the British Soap Awards, Shane and Jessie will be performing in the hit stage adaptation of crime writer Peter James No.1 best-selling thriller The Perfect Murder. Directed by Olivier award-winner Ian Talbot, this dark comedy thriller follows the story of Victor Smiley and his wife Joan, who’ve been married for some time. When their marriage reaches crisis, Victor decides there’s only one way to get rid of his dearly beloved, however he’s in for a nasty surprise. As young detective Roy Grace begins to investigate his very first homicide, he starts to realise that nothing is quite as it seems. Peter James’ Roy Grace novels have sold over 16 million copies worldwide, and he’s been acclaimed as “one of the most fiendishly clever crime fiction plotters” by the Daily Mail. The show takes place from Monday 21 to Saturday 26 March at 7.45pm, and at 2.30pm on Thursday and Saturday. Tickets prices range from £18 to £38. See the website for further details. www.cambridgeartstheatre.com

Brought to the Corn Exchange by EasyTheatres, the same people who brought us The Magic of Motown at the tail end of last year, is A Night of Dirty Dancing. Take a trip down the steamy side of memory lane and relive Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey’s iconic performance in the ultimate coming of age romance. Starring Eloise Grey as Baby and Darius J James as Johnny Castle, the show will feature all the classic tunes from the movie including She’s Like the Wind, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Hey Baby, Wipeout, Do You Love Me, Be My Baby, Hungry Eyes and the Oscar-winning (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life. Fresh off the back of a hugely successful tour in 2015 and recast for the new year, this one is worth the trip for both fans and first-timers alike. Head back to the sizzling summer of 1963 at 7.30pm in the Corn Exchange on Friday 25 March. Tickets are £26.50 per person. Don’t sit in the corner. www.cornex.co.uk

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Spring Season AT THE MUMFORD THEATRE

The Mumford Theatre is a popular local venue for the whole community, and yearly presents a range of touring professional, local and student theatrical productions. With the capacity to seat 270 and more than affordable prices, plus concessions, its 2016 season is set to impress. Get your diaries at the ready! March is putting its best foot first with a world premiere. Icarus Theatre Collective will perform the first adaptation of H P Lovecraft’s masterpiece of horror At the Mountains of Madness on 1 March. Starring RSC actor and RADA faculty member Tim Hardy, for £12.50 it’s a must-see show. Then there’s The Good Person of Szechuan produced by Theatrical Niche on 8 and 9 March. After that is a triple bill from the Young Actors Company, favourites at the Mumford. On 14-15 March their Upper Stage Academy will perform Hecabe and The Women of Troy by Euripides, translated by Phillip Velacott. Then on 19-20 March the Senior Stage Academy will perform The Odyssey. Tickets to both shows are £10, with £7 concessions. The name of the game in April is variety. The Cambridge Arts Theatre gets lighthearted with London Contemporary Theatre performing Stig of the Dump on 9 April, then a little serious with Dyad Productions’ Dalloway on 11 and 12 April, an adaptation of Viriginia Woolf’s classic. There’s a free pre-show talk from ARU’s Dr Tory Young, principal lecturer in English literature on the Tuesday. On 16 April is The Best Thing, a story from the 60s performed by the UK’s leading full-mask

theatre company, Vamos Theatre, and it’s especially exciting as it’s equally accessible to hearing and deaf audiences. New kids on the Shakespearean block Merely Theatre perform two productions on 20 April, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Henry V. Things get poignant and surreal with Cell on 23 April, a collaboration between Smoking Apples and Dogfish Theatre featuring puppetry, physical theatre and an uplifting score. From 25 to 30 April there’s the Cambridge Drama Festival, which promises to be a theatrical extravaganza. Wrapping things up is Girls With Balls on 4 May, a new play by Alison Dunne set in 1971. It’ll be performed by Off The Fence Theatre Company. You can book tickets at the Box Office on 01223 352932 between 2pm and 5pm Monday to Friday, follow the Mumford on Twitter @ArtsARU or visit their website. www.anglia.ac.uk/mumfordtheatre

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The Element

IN THE ROOM

The Element in the Room: A Radioactive Musical Comedy about the Death and Life of Marie Curie is the third instalment in Tangram Theatre Company’s awardwinning scientrilogy. Dubbed “utterly accessible and engaging on multiple levels” by The Times, the show will hit the Cambridge Junction on 19 March at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. It follows the extraordinary true story of Marie Curie’s life and the incredible scientific discoveries that she made in the face of unbelievable odds. The show tracks her historic journey across the USA to collect a single gram of radium in order to continue her research. The show was written and will be performed by John Hinton and Jo Eagle. It’s directed by Daniel Goldman and produced by Jolie Booth, and was peer reviewed by Sussex University. It’s supported by Edinburgh Science Festival, Central Sussex College and Marine Theatre and is the winner of ThreeWeeks’ Editor’s Choice Award 2015. It will be performed this month in Cambridge as part of the Cambridge Science Festival. Tickets are £12. www.junction.co.uk

LADY CONNIE AND THE SUFFRAGETTES At 8pm on 20 March head to the Junction for a treat in the form of a brand new original drama by Ros Connelly. Directed by Jenny Culank, with Emma Spearing in the title role of Lady Constance Lytton, the play is based on the true story of a remarkable woman who lived and worked during the Suffragette movement in Edwardian England. Constance risked her own life to bring attention to the double standards and atrocities committed behind closed prison doors. The story is drawn from extensive research into Constance’s writings: including her book Prisons and Prisoners, her published and private letters, and her diary in the archives of Knebworth House. The performance is set to be a whirlwind of emotion and politics and will be accompanied by live music. It’s presented by Classworks Theatre in association with Cambridge Devised Theatre and is supported by Arts Council England. Tickets are £13, concessions are £9, and it begins at 8pm. www.junction.co.uk

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HAMMER & TONGUE IN MARCH On Friday 4 March from 7.15pm, things are getting lyrical at the Junction. Spoken word and slam poetry fixture on the Cambridge calendar, Hammer & Tongue sees eight young poets compete for the chance to move on to the regional final in September; at the national stage they’ll compete against lyricists from Oxford, London, Brighton and Bristol. Jonny Fluffypunk will headline the event with poetry that’s politically disillusioned and bittersweet in its autobiographical nature, and he’ll be supported by Caroline Teague, known in the digital realm and through her music as “Caroline Smiling”. She’s a woman who uses songwriting and spoken word poetry as an outlet for her sentimental musings. Tickets are £7.50, unless you’re planning to take the plunge and be a slammer, in which case it’s just £4. www.junction.co.uk

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The Women of the World Festival is back for 2016, with a series of fringe events from 1-12 March across the city, and a day full of talks, debates, music, film and comedy at the Junction on 5 March. In addition to all this, there’ll also be a special lecture on 7 March in honour of International Women’s Day. Fringe events are taking place at a range of locations on a variety of subjects. These will include knitting a boob to raise money for Addenbrooke’s at The Sheep Shop, a musical cocktail of songs from the Lucy Cavendish Singers on 12 March, and talks at the Fitzwilliam Museum on the history of women on 2 and 4 March. Plus, there’ll be cabaret and plays at the Junction on 2 and 8 March and a feminist drawing night at CB2 café on 4 March. Saturday 5 March is set to be the main event. Tickets are £6, with £4 concessions and under 18’s going free. There’ll be conversation and performances revolving around women and girls in science, enterprise, law, the arts, health, education, politics, sports, fashion, activism and family life. There’ll be platforms for women of all ages and for men and boys who would like to help build gender equality at work and in the home. Head along to hear what a bunch of amazing people have to say, and find out what you can do too. www.wowcambridge.cam.ac.uk

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Orchid Hunters

Dare to walk the wilderness up until 13 March at the Cambridge University Botanic Garden to learn about the people who risked their lives hunting flowers. The Orchid Hunters, which opened on 13 February, is this year’s edition of the Gardens’ annual orchid display, and will be held inside the Tropical Glasshouses. The theme is that of the Victorian plant hunters who first brought orchids back to Britain and the display will be peppered with colourful orbs, Victorian cases, crates and baskets overflowing with orchids of all shapes and sizes. Information and tours will be available on-site to tell the story of the dangers encountered by the plant hunters deep in the jungle, the treasures that they found and the legacy that they left behind in British law. Included in the display will be cattleya orchids from the Western tropics and paphiopedilum or slipper orchids from the Asian tropics. There will also be material explaining modern growing methods and cross-breeding programmes that have made orchids an everyday commodity in the 21st century. Plus a note about how international law can protect wild flowers and plants from modern ‘plant piracy.’ The Botanic Garden is open daily between 10am and 4pm. Entrance costs £5, though concessions are available and children under 16 go free. www.botanic.cam.ac.uk

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REN: THE GIRL WITH THE MARK Remember Merlin? Know which house you’d belong to in Game of Thrones? Interested in supporting local creative people and their endeavours? We’ve got something to tell you. Ren: The Girl with the Mark is a brand new online fantasy series, filmed in Caxton with the aid of over 200 volunteers. It starts on 1 March at 8pm, and the whole first season will be available to watch for free online. The story follows a young woman who is marked by an ancient spirit after an otherworldly encounter in the woods. Cast out from her small village, she is forced to leave behind the family she has spent her whole life protecting and journey across the country to find the real meaning behind the mark she now bears. The show stars Sophie Skelton in its title role, recently cast as Claire Randall’s daughter Brianna in the hit series Outlander. She’s joined by a host of experienced fantasy actors including Duran Fulton Brown as the mysterious Hunter (Jekyll & Hyde, The Musketeers), Nick Cornwall (Outlander), Richard Zeman (Stargate). The series was directed, written and produced by Kate Madison, whose debut was The Lord of the Rings tribute film Born of Hope, which has over 35 million views online. She’s joined by actor and co-writer Christopher Dane, director of photography Neil Oseman, costume designer Miriam Spring Davies and local producer Michelle Golder. Catch Ren online this month and be spirited into a world of magic and adventure. www.rentheseries.com

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For starters, our friends over at Saffron Screen have made everyone’s life easier by incorporating the F-rating on their website. Check out their film listings Despite accounting for 51% of the page and any film which has an F next to population, last year women only it means that either has a female director, comprised 19% of all directors, writers, writer or shows significant women on producers, executive producers, editors screen in their own right. Room (12/13 and cinematographers working on the March), Brooklyn (20 March) and Janis: top 250 domestic grossing films. While Little Girl Blue (28 March) are just a this figure is somewhat depressing, sample of the F-rated films showing at there’s lots of great work being done, Saffron Screen this month; incidentally, these also pass the Bechdel test (see the panel for more on this). Last year only 19% working on the top Make sure that you follow us @CambsEdition on domestic grossing ﬁlms were women Twitter as we’ll be giving one lucky Cambridge nationally and locally, to address female Edition reader a pair of free tickets to representation on film. As 8 March marks an F-rated screening of their choice at International Women’s Day, we thought Saffron Screen. this would be a good time to highlight If you like to be more personally some of the amazing work women are involved in your celebration of women doing in front of and behind the camera. in film then look no further than Reel © Kayleigh Barnes

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Bechdel test This quick test is good way to get thinking about gender representation in film. In order to pass the test, a film simply has to meet the following three criteria: 1. It has to have at least two (named) women in it 2. Those women have to talk to each other 3. About something other than a man While that sounds incredibly achievable you’d probably be surprised at how many popular films fail the Bechdel test – The Lord of the Rings, Avatar and The Princess Bride we’re looking at you. Of course, the test doesn’t suggest that the film is good or bad, or feminist or not, it’s often just an interesting conversation starter. Especially when you consider that Snakes on a Plane, American Pie 2 and Scary Movie all pass the Bechdel test…

Women. This local group organise a free monthly short film night at the Arts Picturehouse to promote the work of female filmmakers. Their next event is on 24 March from 9-11pm and covers the theme horror, so clear your diaries and steel your nerves. This month also sees the return of Cambridge’s popular international student film festival Watersprite from 4-6 March, keep an eye on their website www.watersprite.org.uk for the full list of events and head along to scope out the female filmmakers of tomorrow or attend a technical workshop and get learning the craft yourself. www.promoviemaker.net @ProMoviemaker

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CAMBRIDGE WITH ROYAL PHILHARMONIC

ACADEMY OF ANCIENT MUSIC Described by the Financial Times as “transmitting the kick of an energy drink”, the Academy of Ancient Music (AAM) are a group dedicated to energising baroque and classical music, serving it up with the zest and style with which is was originally performed. Revelling in the power of traditional instruments, made from traditional materials, their considerable creativity is inspired by historical knowledge, combining for a thrillingly unique live performance. This month, at West Road Concert Hall, enjoy the harmonious voices of AAM’s acclaimed choir as they perform Bach’s Lenten and Passiontide cantatas, with celebrated Canadian conductor Bernard Labadie conductor at the helm. The cantatas, of which Bach composed some 200 during his lifetime, remain at the heart of his staggeringly large and varied body of work, and this performance will feature No.127, No.39 and No.182. The show, which The Telegraph lauded as radiating an ‘infectious joy in the music’, promises to be a rare treat indeed. The concert takes place on 26 March and begins at 7.30pm, with a pre-show talk at 6.30pm (free to ticket holders). Tickets are priced at £15-£30. www.westroad.org

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Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Dutoit will be making a rare appearance at the Cambridge Corn Exchange on 1 April in the latest instalment of its 2015/16 Cambridge Classical Concert series. The evening will open with the Polonaise (a Polish carnival dance), from Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin. Celloplayer and soloist Gautier Capuçon will then give a masterful performance of Dvorak’s Cello Concerto, a hugely influential piece credited with changing the way people that people thought of the instrument and what it could do. The concert will finish with Dvorak’s haunting Symphony No.9 From the New World, a piece of music so breathtaking that Neil Armstrong took it with him to the moon. The Royal Philharmonic’s managing director Ian Maclay will be giving a pre-concert talk from 6pm at the Cambridge City Hotel about the orchestra’s relationship with Dutoit as it celebrates its 70th year. The talk is free for ticket holders. Tickets are available from £28.50 to £38.50, with concessions available for students and children under 16 years of age. www.cornex.co.uk

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arch arrives, with blue skies and spring, though most of us couldn’t help but notice how spring came early this year – all those daffodils in January! It’s led to a blossoming of support for socially engaged art: up in Leicester, national legend David Attenborough has just opened a £1.5 million gallery extension for this kind of visceral work (currently showing the super brilliant Lucy and Jorge Orta – my first major art crush). Cambridge now also has the David Attenborough Building – a new biodiversity conservation centre – see its first ever public art project, Conflicted Seeds and Spirit, opening on 9 March – featuring internationally renowned artists Heather Ackroyd and Dan Harvey. Watch out for their iconic piece, Stranded – a

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six-metre long crystallised whale skeleton, eerily reminiscent of all those mysteriously stranded whales up and down the UK’s coast last month. While making the piece in 2005, the artists learned how our waters are experiencing a change in their ocean chemistry faster now than in the last 50

mixed reactions to Saatchi Gallery’s Champagne Life, their first ever allfemale show, perhaps tells us more about perception of Saatchi’s brand than the quality of the work itself. In short, it seems the Saatchi brand may not scream feminism. However, Cambridge’s Wysingbased Iranian-born artist Soheila Sokhanvari’s startling piece Moje Sabz Watch out for Stranded – a six-metre is worth making the trip to London for – provoking long crystallised whale skeleton varied reactions, with one Guardian critic remarking million years – a 30% increase in acidity in that its pleading expression makes you just 200 years. Time to act, possibly? want to ‘give it a good shove’. Sokhanvari’s As a renowned conservationist, David horse, bizarrely stratified in what could Attenborough’s patronage of socially have once been a hip Ikea accessory, is engaged art isn’t a total shock. But the both disturbing and fascinating – this is political work, a narrative of resistance. But, frankly, any show commenting on inequality in the art world (which can’t really be viewed without looking at the gross inequality many women face worldwide), sponsored by a champagne company – an ironic gesture, apparently – was almost guaranteed to offend. But surely the curators knew this – didn’t they? Isn’t the fetishisation of resistance in pop culture, that ghastly sense of glittery image over muted voice, all part of the pressures facing female artists today? Go and decide for yourselves – runs until 8 March at Sloane Square, London. Also in London, is Cambridge’s very own Manuela Hübner exhibiting as part of Letting In The Light, work by 34 artists showcased in large-scale light boxes, raising awareness of mental health issues. Watch out for her piece, Core Values, exploring everything from identity and self-policing to shame and the fear of being found out with every ‘reinvention’. Manuela’s satirical style injects humour and visual surprise into taboo territories. See her work at

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The Grove, opposite Stratford Library. Meanwhile, here in Cambridge, don’t miss ISOLATION, the last ever show at Changing Spaces’s fantastic Norfolk Street art space, curated by Pete Jackson, exploring ill health and medical intervention – as part of Cambridge’s Science Festival, 8-20 March. Also bookmark the Women of the World (WOW) Festival, on 5 March at Cambridge Junction. Go for feminist talks, art, workshops, politics and stalls. I’ll be there discussing parenting and the art world, with Parents In Performing Arts (PIPA) and the Family Arts Campaign (please visit).

getaway from the city. Go this month and see A satirical style that injects humour and the vibrant work of Goldsmiths-trained Helena visual surprise into taboo territories Greene, who is known for eclectic pieces working ‘Art is politics, politics is art’, as they across colour, collage and mixed media say – a detail I spotted on the cavalier (with a Sunday roast thrown in). red beret of artist Deanna Tyson at the Finally, I’m obviously over the moon at opening for Loukas Morley’s show at the opening of our new art space Thrifts Espresso Library back in January, which Walk Studios in Chesterton, with paintings was a triumph – such stunning work. from portrait artist Heloise Toop as part Those smitten with Loukas’s paintings will of her solo show, Kith and Kin, from 11 be delighted to learn they can – for the March, which explores the connections first time ever – order bespoke between friends and family. The space prints of them on Perspex, as has been lovingly created by our team at seen in the show. Utterly divine. the Cambridge Art Salon throughout 2015 Visit him in his studio, soon to and will be home to five studio spaces be closed, at Christ’s College and a new gallery – and a garden (don’t Visual Arts Centre on King’s forget the garden). See you there – I’ll be Street – a gorgeous spot, or hankering after the daffs. order the prints at Espresso Library. In recent years, Deanna IMAGES Far left Soheila Sokhanvari’s Moje Sabz at Tyson, known for her feisty, often the Champagne Life exhibition in London Left Helena large-scale political textiles, has Greene’s High Jinx – see her work at The Plough in helped launch a new gallery in Fen Ditton Above Manuela Hübner’s Core Values at The Grove in London countryside pub, The Plough in Fen Ditton – a perfect weekend

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Arts Interview: LUCY DIXON

Edition catches up with the star of the Arts Theatre’s new murder mystery Rehearsal for Murder hits Cambridge Arts Theatre this month, coming our way courtesy of The Classic Thriller Theatre Company. Penned by Levinson and Link, the writing team behind iconic TV shows Murder, She Wrote and Colombo, this fiendishly clever play within a play tells the story of playwright Alex Dennison, a

It’s a real edge-of-your-seat and gripping storyline man left heartbroken when his fiancée and leading lady Monica Welles is found dead from an apparent suicide. A year to the day after her death, Alex gathers the same cast and crew together in the same theatre, for a reading of his brand-new play. It soon becomes clear though, that Alex believes that his love was murdered – and that someone in the assembled group is to blame… “I think the storyline is fantastic, there are lots of twists and turns”, says Lucy Dixon, who stars in the production. “Everyone’s always talking about people not going to the theatre any more; everyone’s more interested in cinema, but it very much has that feel to it. There are lots of little pieces of information that are given away constantly throughout, so the audience is led in one direction and then the other, and I think it’s a real edge-ofyour-seat and gripping storyline.” Dixon, whose previous credits include Hollyoaks and Waterloo Road, plays Karen Daniels, a young actress who forms part of the line-up of murder suspects. “When you first meet her she’s a very young, childish, excited girl and this is probably one of her first productions on stage”, she explains. “She’s working with a talented playwright and a very, very famous actress, so I think she’s trying to take it all in and is very naïve to it all.

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She has stars in her eyes with everyone. Then something happens and you see a different side to her, there’s very much a shift in her character, her demeanour, her personality, where she’s coming from and you see this much more grown-up woman who’s now got a business head on her shoulders and is very forthcoming with it. So it’s nice to play those two sides. She’s this feisty little thing, so she’s really exciting to play.” It’s fair to say that Dixon had some stars in her eyes herself playing alongside a cast which features seasoned thesps including Robert Daws, Amy Robbins, Susan Penhaligon and Robert Duncan. “It’s great to be in a room with people that have such credits. It really encourages you as an actor, and it brings the best out in you because you are working alongside these people that are giving 100% constantly, which hugely helps. Daunting? Yes. Nervous? I was on the first day and I probably will be on the first night, but I love it. I love that buzz, I love that challenge”. Having been a regular fixture on our TV screens from a young age, Dixon is no stranger to acting, but she’s been determinedly stepping out of her comfort

zone for this show. How has she found the transition from screen to stage? “One fundamental difference between TV and theatre – and one of the things I love about theatre – is that every night is different… and you discover these little nuances and breaks and these little points that people hit that they maybe didn’t hit before, or in a different way. It’s not that we’re changing the plot or the characters, but it’s nice to find those little beats that every night are slightly different and it keeps us on our toes, it’s refreshing for us as actors, nobody wants to go and see a stale theatre production.” Rehearsal for Murder is at Cambridge Arts Theatre 7-12 March. Tickets are £18£33. www.cambridgeartstheatre.com

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7-20 MARCH The Cambridge Science Festival returns this month, bringing a smorgasbord of more than 350 science-tastic events to our city. Taking place at venues across the city, there’s a dazzling line-up of talks, workshops, screenings, performances and exhibitions on everything from astronomy to zoology, via a loose central theme of data. Here’s our pick of the bunch.

TALKS As ever, the festival will be tackling the Big Questions, including delving into one of the greatest mysteries of the universe: dark matter. Unlike other substances, dark matter does not give off any radiation – its existence and properties are inferred only from its gravitational effects on other, visible, matter. Fascinatingly, it accounts for at least a quarter of the universe and yet

A SMORGASBORD OF MORE THAN 350 SCIENCE-TASTIC EVENTS ACROSS THE CITY scientists understand very little about it. Find out more on 15 March at the Cavendish Laboratory. Another hot topic at this year’s festival is artificial intelligence. Are we letting machines take over? Should we be worried

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twist: the inaugural Science Festival Dinner. about quantum computing and the way it Taking place in the impressive setting of will impact the way we work and live in the Corpus Christi College on 18 March, the future? These and many more questions evening will feature a three-course meal will be explored. Once the preserve of designed to play with your perceptions – in sci-fi films, the question of whether AI a completely delicious way! will become superior to the human brain Also serving up a tasty treat will be the is becoming ever-more pertinent – join a Science of Ice Cream event on 19 March – panel of experts featuring Herman Hauser when you can learn all about the amazing discuss the implications of supercomputers properties of ice cream, with the help of in a debate on 7 March. In a similar vein, some liquid nitrogen. Also on 19 March, the Intelligence and Learning in Brains ThinkCon looks set to be another highlight and Machines event on 15 March will offer of this year’s festival, with a stellar line-up of a journey through questions about the science speakers including Kat Arney and nature of learning, whether we can build Kathryn Harkup. computers that learn and how much information the brain can and might store. Interested in climate science? Be sure to pop along to the Q&A at the Department of Chemistry on 10 March where they’re promising to answer all the questions about Cult hits, sci-fi, documentaries and silent this fascinating topic you’ve always wanted shorts are all part of the cinematic lineto know the answer to (but have been THIS YEAR, OUR AIM ISupTO PROVOCATIVE forBE this MORE year’s Science Festival, with too afraid to ask). Or perhaps you fancy screenings takingWE place at various locations fooling your senses at a foodie event with aTHE QUESTIONS WITH ARE ASKING

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around the city. Our pick, though, has to be the showing of creepy classic The Wicker Man at St John’s College Old Divinity School on 16 March, with an introduction by Professor Justin Smith – sure to be a brilliantly atmospheric event. On the live performances front, there’s theatre, comedy and music aplenty, from the professional scientists turned standup comics Bright Club, to a performance by the Cambridge Graduate Orchestra. Comedian and TV personality Robin Ince is back at the festival too, offering ‘a fools guide to being less foolish’ on 12 March.

HANDS ON Get stuck into the huge range of hands-on activities, tours, workshops and interactive fun. The always popular Science Festival Ceilidh returns, featuring science-themed dances aplenty (think you can keep up with Wave-Particle Duality in 6/8?) on 7 March, and the Science Café will be offering food, drink and science chat in the Market Square on 5 March.

We love the sound of the Robogals workshops (various dates), when girls can learn to program Lego Mindstorms robots, whilst the speed mentoring session for women on 10 March at the Department of Engineering offers an enlightening evening for females in any profession. You can also build yourself an Egyptian coffin at the Fitzwilliam Museum, try your hand at letterpress printing at the Cambridge University Library and discover ways to live more sustainably with Cambridge Carbon Footprint.

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step into the daring shoes of the Victorian orchid hunter at the University Botanic Gardens (7-13 March). Or on 14 March, go Back to the Future at the Museum of Computing History for an engaging display of artefacts from the dawn of personal computing history. Other exhibitions on this year’s line-up include a look at the erosion of England’s east coast via a huge projection and soundscape installation by photographer Toby Smith; an immersive video at the Sanger Institute which explores malaria and scientists attempts to combat it; and ISOLATION: a project from the local Changing Spaces artists’ collective which looks at the isolating nature of illness. www.sciencefestival.cam.ac.uk

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Calling all bookworms and literature lovers, the Cambridge Literary Festival is back next month for its spring event erving up an eclectic medley of headline names, Cambridge Literary Festival returns for its spring outing, 5-14 April. From history to hip hop, comedy to current affairs and poetry to politics, the line-up is as brilliantly vibrant and varied as ever as the event enters its 14th year. There’s an especially strong new fiction contingent this year, with modern giants Louise de Bernières, Tracy Chevalier and Irvine Welsh all making appearances. Welsh will be sharing his hot-off-the-press novel

Easter Rising in Dublin. Shortlisted for the Man Booker prize, this deeply moving novel offers a tragic account of the First World War as told from the perspective of its young protagonist Willie Dunne. Those with a penchant for poetry will be pleased to hear that local spoken word powerhouse Hollie McNish will be introducing her latest book Nobody Told Me – a collection of poems and stories based on the diaries she kept during the first few years of parenthood. Meanwhile Akala is a man who’s been enjoying a lot of press attention of late. Brother of Ms. Dynamite, and a BAFTA FROM HISTORY TO HIP HOP, COMEDY TO and MOBO award-winning hip-hop artist in his own right, CURRENT AFFAIRS, POETRY TO POLITICS he’ll be marking the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s The Blade Artist, in which he reintroduces death with a unique fusion of rap and us to the terrifying Francis Begbie from his Bard-like storytelling, alongside his utterly iconic debut novel Trainspotting. compelling Hip-Hop Shakespeare Company. The festival will also yield a rare Not to be missed. opportunity to see one of Ireland’s finest Perhaps you fancy a few laughs with writers, Sebastian Barry. He’ll be discussing your literature? In which case, Ben Miller, his 2005 book, A Long Long Way, recently half of comedy duo Armstrong and Miller, re-issued to mark the centenary of the is talking about his book, The Aliens are

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Little bookworms are in for a treat too, with a busy line-up of kidfriendly events and activities. Andy Stanton is celebrating ten years of children’s favourite Mr Gum – an angry man who hates everyone and everything (especially corn on the cob), who has an equally angry fairy living in his bathtub… Comedian Julian Clary is joined by award-winning illustrator David Roberts to discuss their new book, The Bolds to the Rescue, the story of a family of hyenas living in an ordinary suburban street. Find out about the bestselling Dinosaur That Pooped A Show – a book created by McBusted’s Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter – in a show that incorporates impressions, drawing and games. There’s also The Wimpy Kid Show and Nick Arnold’s Horrible Science, a chance to step into the magical world of Beatrix Potter and an opportunity to help create a giant storybook in The Walker Books Big Draw, plus lots more – check the website for the full children’s line-up.

Coming! Having abandoned his PhD in physics to become a comedian, he’s still got a huge passion for science, and in this book, he guides readers on an engaging and entertaining search for alien life forms on earth. Peep Show star Isy Suttie will also give an insight into her search for The Actual One, whilst Shon DaleJones presents his quirky and hilarious show, The Duke, for some ideal Saturday night entertainment. Also promising to get the crowd giggling is larger than life comedienne Ruby Wax, who’ll be discussing her latest book A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled – a unique take on the science and practice of mindfulness. If world affairs and political debate are more your domain, be prepared to be positively spoiled with an array of excellent speakers. Author of The Snowden Files and Wikileaks, foreign correspondent Luke Harding pays a visit to discuss the shocking story of the poisoning of former Russian

spy Alexander Litvinenko, while Ben Judah and Yasmin Alibhai-Brown offer a thoughtprovoking insight into multiculturalism and immigration in Exotic Britain. The Resurgence of the Left? promises to be another unmissable event. Featuring Ken Livingstone and Owen Jones, two of the left’s most challenging voices, this conversation will cover the general election, housing, class and more. Meanwhile awardwinning journalist David Aaronovitch tells the fascinating story of his early years, spent growing up with communist

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parents, attending Socialist Sunday School and watching Russian movies on TV and studying old secret service files. If crime fiction’s more your bag, be sure to catch Lee Child, a titan of the genre, discuss his latest book Make Me – the 20th instalment in his hugely popular Jack Reacher series. Local crime writer Sophie Hannah will also be at the festival, joined by Christobel Kent, to discuss their respective latest novels and the enduring art and appeal of the psychological thriller. For the full programme, visit the Cambridge Literary Festival website. www.cambridgeliteraryfestival.com

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TORTOISE AND THE HARE Northern Ballet, who’ve previously charmed audiences with productions including Ugly Duckling and Three Little Pigs, bring their latest show, Tortoise and the Hare, to the Corn Exchange this month. Join them on 22 March for their adaptation of this much-loved Aesop’s fable, which incorporates ballet, music and theatre, and follows the tale of a speedy, boastful hare and a slow and steady tortoise. Performances take place at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm and tickets are £7.50 for under 17s and £9.50 for adults. Suitable for ages 3+. www.cornex.co.uk

THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD Created by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, the story of the Gruffalo has become a modern classic, adored by kids and grown-ups the world over. In this, a stage adaptation of the sequel to the book, Tall Stories Theatre Company tell the story of the night the Gruffalo’s child ignores his dad’s warnings and ventures out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he? There’s singing, funny bits and scary fun aplenty in this family-friendly show, which runs from 29 March to 3 April at Cambridge Arts Theatre. It’s suitable for children aged three and upwards. Tickets are £15.50. www.cambridgeartstheatre.com

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From 7 to 20 March, Cambridge Science Festival returns, bringing with it a host of activities for families. On 12 March, 11-11.45am at Mill Lane Lecture Rooms, Phillip and Rachel Garsed will present How to Train Your Robot. Their talk will include an interactive demonstration as they try to program their robot to carry out a simple task. Head to the Union at 2pm for Sci Cam: The Science Magazine Show, in which the magazine team will present beginner’s guides and up-to-date research. Also on 12 March are two drop-in events. Between 10.30am and 3.30pm at the Department of Earth Sciences, you can investigate minerals, dinosaurs and earthquakes with Time Truck, while at the Polar Museum, 11am-3.30pm, it’s Polar Science family day, with a range of activities from the museum and the British Antarctic Survey. On 14 March from 5pm, Steve Mould is at Lady Mitchell Hall, where he’ll be presenting More Science Pranks. The show is full of tricks and practical jokes designed to make you question how you see the world. Finally, on 19 March head to the Centre for Mathematical Science between 11.30am and 4pm for its Hands on Maths Fair. There’ll be games for all ages, from an anti-Rubik’s Cube to origami – it’s maths, but not as you know it! For those with stars in their eyes, also on 19 March is an open afternoon, 2-6pm, at the Institute of Astronomy. You can meet scientists, telescopes, Cybermen, a Dalek and K9, find out what happens when galaxies collide, and investigate out of this world holiday destinations at the Exoplanet Travel Bureau. www.sciencefestival.cam.ac.uk

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On 13 March at 11.30am and 2.30pm, award-winning folk duo Debs and Stu Hanna, better known as Megson, will be performing a family-friendly show at Cambridge Junction. Billed as “an organic, authentic and fun folk concert for big and little music connoisseurs”, Megson will be performing a selection of children’s folk songs. The tunes will be both old and new and taken from their When I was a Lad album. Three-time nominees in BBC Radio 2’s Folk Awards and twice winners of the Spiral Earth Awards, Megson chose to record the album in 2011 on the birth of their daughter, Lola Wren. Tickets start at £6. Arrive early to get stuck in with one of Cambridge Junction’s Hands on Happenings, a themed arts and craft session that’s free to attend and will take place just before the show itself. www.junction.co.uk

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NIGHT RUN AT WIMPOLE Starting at 6.15pm on 12 March, guests of all ages are invited to go on a night-time run and adventure through the grounds of Wimpole Estate. Runners can choose to take on either the Adventurer, a long course of 7km which starts at 6.15pm, or the Explorer, a short course which is just 2km and starts five minutes later at 6.20pm. In conjunction with the runs themselves will be a programme of entertainment throughout the evening collectively dubbed Wimpole After Dark. There’ll be live music from jazz and blues band The Accidentalists, a night walk through the gardens with storyteller Polly Howatt, after-hours tours of the house and an explore through the parkland with visitor experience ranger Rosie Lawrence. Tickets to the run start at £6.50, whilst Wimpole After Dark will be £10 for adults and £5 for children. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wimpole-estate

On 20 March, Peut-être Theatr will be bringing a very special dance-theatre performance to Cambridge Junction for children and adults. The show was created in collaboration with Great Ormond Street Hospital and the Institute of Acoustics and Vibrations at Southampton University. Funny, surreal and gently beautiful, the story follows two characters who go on a journey filled with sound and learn how to listen to silence. Pay an extra £3 to attend an interactive workshop from the University of Southampton on the science of sound and vibration, which will be complete with acoustic kits and instruments, and look at how sound affects real-world science problems. Tickets to Shh…Bang! are £10 for adults and £6 for children. It takes place at 11.30am and 2.30pm. www.junction.co.uk

MUMMY ACTIVITIES AT THE FITZWILLIAM MUSEUM The Fitz is getting mummy crazy this month for its latest exhibition, Death on the Nile. There’s plenty to see and do for the budding Egyptologist, starting with the latest instalment of Family First Saturdays, which are free to attend. This time it’ll be on 5 March, at 2pm. Meet at the Family Welcome Point in Gallery 33, collect drawing materials, try some activities and follow trails throughout the museum on the theme of Ancient Egypt. Next up there’s Exploring Egypt on 26 March for kids aged between five and seven years old. Starting at 10.30am, children can travel back in time to ancient Egypt on a family tour of the exhibition. Then they’ll have the opportunity to get creative with clay in the museum’s studio. This event is £8 to attend, and anyone under eight must be accompanied by an adult. Finally, there’s The Extraordinary Egyptians. Aimed at eight to ten-year olds, it’s part of an Explore Arts Award at the Fitzwilliam Museum and Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. It costs £25, and takes place over three days, from 29 to 31 March, starting at 10.30am each day. www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk

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Ickworth House, near Bury St Edmunds, was built as a place for the 4th Earl of Bristol to store all the treasures he’d accumulated when travelling the world – so what better place to join in with a treasure hunt? The grand stately home has partnered with Cadbury’s to once again host an Easter egg hunt in its beautiful grounds, where little ones can follow the trail and answer the questions set by Augustus (the house cat!), which will lead them to plenty of chocolatey deliciousness. Easter activities, including crafts and games as well as the egg hunt, start on 25 March. The egg hunt costs £2.50 per child. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ ickworth

EASTER FUN DAY The Easter fun is starting over at Wandlebury Country Park in the Gog Magog Hills with a fun day on 26 March. Kids aged five and up are invited to join in with indoor craft activities using natural materials, before heading into the park to find clues and chocolate prizes. Sessions run at 10.30am and 1pm, and cost £8 per child; adults go free. All children must be accompanied by an adult. www.cambridgeppf.org

MY PET MONSTER AND ME! Grab your brood and get down to Cambridge Junction on 6 March to join acclaimed children’s theatre company Blunderbus for their production of My Pet Monster and Me! This magical story follows Sophie Bucket, who lives on a farm with her dad and spends all her time daydreaming, wishing she had a friend to share her adventures with. One day, she finds an egg – which she keeps warm and takes care of until out pops a cuddly, burpy baby monster. Then the fun really begins, but when the monster keeps on growing, there’s trouble ahead! Featuring colourful puppets, catchy songs and lots of laughs, this new show will delight the whole family – pop by before the show and your little monsters can join in with a free arts and crafts session. Performances take place at 11.30am and 2.30pm and tickets are £10 per adult and £6 per child. www.junction.co.uk

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Take your Mum to Hotel Felix on 6 March for a delicious three-course lunch in a lovely setting. The lunch is set at £29.95 per person, with a discount for children under ten. There are four choices to choose from for your starters and mains, including vegetarian options such as smoked aubergine and lemon soup. There’s also seafood and meat dishes in both courses. Sweet tooth? You’ll love the five dessert options including warm pear and ginger pudding and dark chocolate and mint tart. To book, call 01223 277 977 or go online. www.hotelfelix.co.uk

A F T E R N O O N T E A AT P E C K O V E R HOUSE AND GARDENS Go on a trip to the picturesque Georgian Peckover House and Gardens in Wisbech this Mother’s Day for an afternoon tea in the Reed Barn Tea Room. Taking place from 2-4.30pm on 6 March, the tea will include a selection of savoury snacks, cakes and pastries to be enjoyed in the property’s grand surroundings – a sure-fire hit with any Downton Abbey fan mums out there. Tickets start at £11.95, but you can upgrade the standard tea to a sparkling one for £20.95. Why not make it a real treat? To book, call 01945 583463 or go online. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

CAMBRIDGE FLOWER SCHOOL Calling all mothers, grandmothers and daughters, Cambridge Flower School is opening its doors and inviting you to spend some quality time with one another over spring bouquets. On 5 March from 10am to 1pm, book a place on the school’s ‘Mother’s Day Special Workshop’ and join a loved one in creating an arrangement using seasonal flowers. Your arrangement will be completed with a gift box and you can take all of it home as a memento of the occasion. Each ticket is valid for two places to encourage families to pair up with one another. They’re £120 per pair, and can be bought online. www.thecambridgeflowerschool.co.uk

JUNIOR PRIME B R A S S AT A L L S A I N TS ’ PA R I S H CHURCH On 6 March at 4pm, local groups Junior Prime Brass, Tongue Twisters & Vox Pop will be performing a Mother’s Day Concert at All Saints’ Parish Church in Cottenham. Entry is free, though there’ll be a collection in aid of the church. Junior Prime Brass will be conducted by Christopher Lawrence, and the Tongue Twisters & Vox Pop conducted by Siobhan Lihoreau. The concert will feature local children and young people, so support your community whilst enjoying a pleasant afternoon in a beautiful location. www.primebrass.co.uk

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Lovely King Street café Afternoon Tease is getting in on the Mother’s Day action by offering a takeaway afternoon tea for two. These adorable little treat boxes will contain one of the café’s famous cheese scones, as well as crumpets, homemade jam and marmalade and, of course, a couple of slices of their delicious cakes. Takeaway afternoon teas must be ordered in advance (orders taken up to Wednesday 2 March), and cost £20. To order or for more info, email info@afternoontease.co.uk. afternoontease.co.uk

BOURN GOLF AND LEISURE Visit Bourn Golf and Leisure club on 6 March and choose between a two- or three-course lunch to enjoy with your mum. Both meals are full of a variety of options to suit any taste. For starters, you have choices which range from leek and potato soup to crispy duck salad with hoisin sauce, melon with summer berries, and smooth chicken liver pâte. For your main course, choose between various roasts (we like the sound of roast pork with apricot and onion stuffing), sea bass, and baked pimento and artichoke risotto. There’ll be a range of desserts to choose from on the day, and a cheese board available for a £1 supplement. The two-course meal is £18.95, whereas three-courses cost £21.95. Call 01954 718057 to book. www.bourngolfandleisure.co.uk

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Open day 5 MARCH

OPEN DAY AT CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE On 5 March between 9.30am and 12.30pm, Cambridge Regional College will be open to prospective students and their families. The college, which is the largest apprenticeship provider in the Eastern region, is currently supporting 5,000 apprentices, and offers a huge range of opportunities to join top companies and gain valuable industry experience. The open day will be a chance to talk to tutors, meet staff and students and to tour the facilities on offer at CRC. It’s a fantastic opportunity to get a feel for the school, and learn more about the wide range of courses it offers, from Catering and Engineering to Media and IT. Pre-registering is advised for potential students, as slots fill up quickly. Cambridge Regional College is now accepting applications for full-time courses and higher education courses for next academic year. www.camre.ac.uk

250th Anniversary OF ADDENBROOKE’S HOSPITAL

Addenbrooke’s was opened in 1766 with a grant of £4,676 from Dr John Addenbrooke. Originally, the hospital housed 20 beds, but today it has over 1,000. To celebrate the hospital’s 250th anniversary, Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) has launched its ‘250 Appeal’ to raise £250,000 this year. The money raised will be used to meet requests for help from doctors, nurses, researchers and other professionals so they can respond to patients’ needs, wherever that need is greatest. You can read more about exactly what these requests will entail online, where ACT has published their wish list for the 250 Appeal. Addenbrooke’s handles 103,000 A&E attendances each year, 73,000 inpatient admissions and almost 6,000 births. It has also become a leading centre in the nation for specialist treatment. The hospital website says, “now, more than ever, charitable support plays an important role in helping the hospitals stay at the forefront of medical and research innovations.” Kick off your contribution by joining Woofs and Wellies, a sponsored 5km dog walk at Wandlebury Park on 13 March from 11am. Registration fees start at £10. www.act4addenbrookes.org.uk

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Grab your pooch and head to Wandlebury Country Park this month for a huge fundraising dog walk in aid of Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust. This family-friendly 5k sponsored walk and quiz trail around the beautiful scenery is perfectly timed to show off all the signs of spring bursting into life. Woof and Wellies is part of a national NHS charities campaign, Walk for Wards, which sees people across the UK taking part in rambles, hikes and wanders in aid of their local hospitals – what cause could be better than that? So wrap up warm, make sure any furry friends are on a lead, and get exploring! www.cambridgeppf.org

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CREATIVITY AND INTERCULTURAL ARTS From 7.30pm-9pm on 9 March, artists, organisations, academics and advocates for social change will be presenting a series of performances and talks in honour of International Women’s Day. The event will be held at the auditorium in Homerton College, and is open to all. There’ll be 12 performances, including poetry reading, talking about feminism in hip hop, music in sensory integration therapy, a choir performance, and a talk celebrating artists as community connectors in Cambridge and beyond. The idea is to explore how we see the role of diverse creativity, interculturality and gender in our own fields of interest, specialist domains, work and life. The event is free to attend, and guests are asked to RSVP to Professor Pamela Burnard on pab61@cam.ac.uk. www.talks.cam.ac.uk

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A ROUND-UP OF EVENTS IN AND AROUND CAMBRIDGESHIRE THIS MARCH 3 MARCH ROOTS MANUVA Time: 7pm Location: Cambridge Junction Price: £19.50 Description: Stockwell-born musician Roots Manuva has become one of the UK’s most respected rappers, and his latest record sees him working with electronic artists Four Tet and Machinedrum. A gig not to be missed by UK hip hop fans. www.junction.co.uk 4 MARCH PAVANE: PAUL HIGGS IN CONCERT Time: 1.10pm Location: Mumford Theatre Price: Free Description: Based on Paul’s critically acclaimed new album Pavane, the concert is a collection of original compositions blending jazz and classical music. www.anglia.ac.uk 5 MARCH WINE TASTING Time: 11am Location: Gonville and Caius College Price: £89 Description: Featuring at least 13 wines from around the world, the session begins with champagne and opening the bottle by ‘sabrage’ (using a sabre). cambridgeshirewineschool.com

Price: £8.50-£20.50 Description: The entire Bee Gees’ songbook will be wrapped up and played in this spectacular live show. www.theatreroyal.org

6 MARCH FOOTLIGHTS Time: 7.45pm Location: Cambridge Arts Theatre Price: £13-£23 Description: Cambridge University’s famous comedy group crash land at the Arts Theatre for the second of two performances which will feature original sketches, songs and stand-up. www.cambridgeartstheatre.com 6 MARCH MY PET MONSTER AND ME! Time: 11.30am & 2.30pm Location: Cambridge Junction Price: £6/£10 Description: Catch the story of Sophie Bucket, who lives on a farm and spends most of her time daydreaming – until she finds a very peculiar egg. Including puppetry, music and songs, the show is brought to life by Blunderbus, who’ve been making performative magic for over 17 years. www.junction.co.uk 8-9 MARCH THE GOOD PERSON OF SZECHWAN Time: 7.30pm Location: Mumford Theatre Price: £12.50 Description: The gods descend to earth, but find that only sex worker Shen Teh will help them. Theatrical

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13 MARCH OSLO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Time: 3pm Location: Saffron Hall Price: £16-£40 Description: Conducted by Vasily Petrenko, one of the world’s greatest N WA SZECH THE GOOD PERSON OF orchestras performs Mahler’s Symphony No.5, which includes the famous Niche reawakens Brecht’s epic tale Adagietto, an intense musical love using ethereal puppetry, physical letter to the composer’s wife. theatre and object work. www.saffronhall.com www.anglia.ac.uk 10 MARCH ALEX MERRITT QUARTET: ALBUM LAUNCH Time: 8.30pm Location: The Hidden Rooms Price: TBC Description: Head to the Hidden Rooms for the launch of this local jazz quartet’s latest album. www.hiddenroomsonline.com 10 MARCH – 9 APRIL UNDER THE SKIN Time: 10am Location: Ruskin Gallery Price: Free Description: A solo exhibition by Dr Catherine Baker, who, during her residency at CRIC, became interested in the way that patients and researchers interacted and conversed via diagnostic imagery. The exhibition explores what it means to be able to use technology to look under the skin of things, and its implications. www.anglia.ac.uk 11 MARCH THE MAGIC OF THE BEE GEES Time: 7.30pm Location: Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds

14 MARCH THE SCIENCE OF FICTION: MEDICINE Time: 7.30pm Location: The Portland Arms Price: Free Description: Script writers from Holby City and Casualty will meet professional medics and researchers to ask whether there’s any truth left in medical drama. www.theportlandarms.co.uk 14 MARCH BLAZIN’ FIDDLES Time: 8pm Location: Cambridge Junction Price: £19 Description: In their 15-year career, Blazin’ Fiddles have captured the excitement, passion and sensitivity of Scottish music all at once. www.junction.co.uk 15-16 MARCH A PIECE OF TIME: MOVING PENDULUMS & SYNCHRONIZING METRONOMES Time: 7.30pm (15th) & 8.30pm (16th) Location: Cambridge Junction Price: £10/£15 Description: Presented by Nick

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director Daphna Attias, Peutêtre Theatr company brings a surreal and poetic aesthetic to the world of children’s theatre. www.junction.co.uk 22 MARCH B-MOVIE ALBUM LAUNCH Time: 8pm Location: The Portland Arms Price: TBC Description: Popular four-piece punk rock band B-Movie will be hitting The Portland Arms in honour of their new album, Climate of Fear, which is set to release on 17 March. www.theportlandarms.co.uk

Steur, the SoAP Foundation and Richard Jordan Productions, this mesmerising show is created by Dutch performance maker Nick Steur. With 32 metronomes and a pendulum set within a steel pyramid, Steur takes the audience on a very special journey. www.junction.co.uk 16 MARCH BRENDAN COLE: A NIGHT TO REMEMBER Time: 7.30pm Location: Corn Exchange Price: £32-£40 Description: Charismatic star of hit TV show Strictly Come Dancing, Brendan Cole reprises his latest show A Night to Remember at the Corn Exchange. www.cornex.co.uk 17 MARCH OTHER WORLDS Time: 7pm Location: Cambridge Science Centre Price: Free Description: The man who identified the first exoplanet in 1995, Professor Didier Queloz will be talking about the dozens upon dozens of planets orbiting other stars and how we find them. www.cambridgesciencecentre.org 19 MARCH FAIRHAVEN SINGERS: BEETHOVEN MISSA SOLEMNIS Time: 7.30pm Location: Trinity College Chapel Price: £15/£25 Description: Conducted by Ralph Woodward and accompanied by East Anglia Chamber Orchestra, the Fairhaven Singers will perform Beethoven’s second largest score (after his opera Fidelio) in the awe-

inspiring surroundings of Trinity College Chapel. www.fairhavensingers.org.uk 20 MARCH LADY CONNIE AND THE SUFFRAGETTES Time: 8pm Location: Cambridge Junction Price: £13 Description: Presented by Classworks Theatre in association with Cambridge Devised Theatre, this new play follows the story of an extraordinary woman’s involvement in the Suffragette movement and the emancipation of women. The production will be accompanied by live music. www.junction.co.uk 20 MARCH SHH…BANG! Time: 11.30am & 2.30pm Location: Cambridge Junction Price: £6/£10 Description: Led by artistic

26 MARCH LENTEN AND PASSIONTIDE CANTATAS Time: 7.30pm Location: West Road Concert Hall Price: £15-£30 Description: Conducted by Bernard Labadie, the Academy of Ancient Music will be singing at West Road Concert Hall this month. They’ll be performing three cantatas by Johann Sebastian Bach, specially

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25 MARCH SKA TRAIN FESTIVAL Time: 7pm Location: Cambridge Junction Price: £21 Description: One of the biggest Ska events on the Cambridge calendar is back for 2016. Featuring The Dualers, King Hammond, The Talks, Big 10 and more. www.junction.co.uk

SHH...BANG! written for the Christian Lenten and Passiontide observations. www.westroad.org 29 MARCH SIR ANDRÁS SCHIFF IN RECITAL Time: 7.30pm Location: Saffron Hall Price: £12-£30 Description: Renowned pianist Sir András Schiff will be performing a ‘luminous’ programme of AustroGerman masterpieces in Saffron Walden this month. www.onestepbeyond.org.uk 30 MARCH JOAN Time: 7.30pm Location: Cambridge Junction Price: £6/£10 Description: Written and directed by Lucy J Skilbeck, this show combines lyrical new writing with drag king cabaret. Bringing Cambridge the story of one of France’s most famous saints via Sheffield, the production fuses an old story with modern ideas of what it is to stand up and stand out. Joan will be performed by Drag Idol Champion Lucy Jane Parkinson, aka LoUis CYfer. www.junction.co.uk 2 APRIL ED ACZEL: THE RANDOM FLAPPING OF A BUTTERFLY’S WINGS Time: 8pm Location: Cambridge Junction Price: £11 Description: Lauded as “Britain’s greatest living anti-comedian” by The Guardian, Ed Aczel is coming to Cambridge as part of his second ever nationwide stand-up tour, in which he’ll be trying to nail down the nature of existence. His show brings maths, history and improv to life for beginners and has been given four stars by Metro and The Times, as well as five by Time Out. www.junction.co.uk Cambridge Edition | March 2016 | 45

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FOODCYCLE CAMBRIDGE FoodCycle Cambridge are a local group doing excellent work in the fight to eradicate food waste and help those affected by food poverty. They create tasty feasts for the local community, available to all for free or a small donation (£2 is recommended) and created using food that would have otherwise gone to waste, from the likes of Sainsbury’s, Lensfield Road Farmer’s Market and more. Working in partnership with Cambridge Love Food Hate Waste Campaign, with support from the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation, this fantastic concept is gathering momentum as awareness of food poverty and wastage grows. You can join them at Barnwell Baptist Church for a two-course supper on the first and third Wednesday of each month, or for lunch on a Saturday, when they alternate weekly between St Paul’s and Our Lady and the English Martyrs on Hills Road (lunches start at 12.30pm). FoodCycle also offer external catering, and the organisation is always keen to recruit new volunteers – head to the website for more details. www.foodcycle.org.uk

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HEIDI WHITE AKA THE MOVING FOODIE ANSWERS YOUR BURNING QUESTIONS ' ' ON THE CAMBRIDGE FOOD SCENE Now, more than ever, people want to know more about where their food comes from. Our thriving local food and drink scene has captured the public’s surge in interest in understanding the provenance of the food and drink we regularly buy, eat, cook and blog about. Since the boom in local food events and the large-scale food festival a few years ago, seeking food and products with a back story has been high on every foodie’s check list. We want to know where it’s grown, raised or reared, and how to trace the food on our plates back to its point of origin. Food provenance isn’t a new trend; being directly connected to our food was part of everyday life back in the day. Nowadays, embracing the provenance of our food has become an aspiration to eat better, eat smarter, and to pick the best seasonal ingredients from the right producers and places. We’re lucky to live in a city where some of our best restaurants are doing this for us. From fine-dining restaurants and food pubs to street food outfits, chefs are consistently successfully creating menus to satisfy our hunger for provenance. Fresh, seasonal food: check. Carefully sourced ingredients: check. Food that tastes great and makes you feel good: CHECK. The Hole in the Wall in Little Wilbraham regularly namechecks the finest producers of seasonal treats in its exquisite sevencourse tasting menu which evolves with the seasons, with chef Alex Rushmer creating new dishes specifically to

showcase what’s good and where it comes from. The restaurant’s special A Taste of Cambridge menu, created for last year’s Eat Cambridge festival, was made up of dishes with clever local references, and ingredients, in a nod to the Cambridge theme. Cromwell’s Favourite, Cambridge beef sirloin and tongue with carrots and burned orange, went down particularly well with the locals! Pint Shop’s new development chef Rosie Sykes is keeping the dining menu

EMBRACING THE PROVENANCE OF OUR FOOD HAS BECOME AN ASPIRATION TO EAT BETTER AND EAT SMARTER fresh with regular seasonal updates. Rosie scours the markets for the best seasonal ingredients then cleverly incorporates them into hearty British dishes that work alongside Pint Shop’s classic meat, bread, and beer offerings. Dishes that have been recently added include a delicious starter of potted rabbit, and main courses of guinea fowl with creamed chard and apple aioli, and beautiful Cornish sole served simply with shallot and cornichon butter and mushy peas.

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Chef Nico Fosci is adding an interesting twist to food provenance at Italian restaurant Osteria in Milton. He aims to tell a story through Osteria’s menus, sourcing local ingredients from the surrounding area to evolve the Italian food he grew up with. At Osteria, food provenance means giving careful thought to ingredients and building strong relationships with their producers (local suppliers include Fosters Mill and Jack’s Gelato). The result is an accessible but interesting menu of modern Italian cooking, and a particularly excellent value set lunch menu. The massive popularity of street food has been largely due to people’s preference for provenance over faceless mass-produced fast food. In Cambridge, original street food traders Steak and Honour spearheaded the trend, creating a burger made from locally sourced beef and brioche buns from an artisan baker. Fast forward a few years and the trend is still going strong – newbies like Holy Schnitzels are dedicated to sourcing the most authentic Austrian ingredients possible, combined with locally reared pork, eggs, bread and flour so that their customers can trace every single element making up their home-made schnitzels. Informed eating is where it’s at right now! Dig in!

For more top tips on eating and drinking in Cambridge, visit Heidi’s blog www.movingfoodie.com

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NEW MENU AND OPENING HOURS AT THE HIGH TEA CLUB New fixture and fusion of East Asian and Western cuisine on Mill Road, The High Tea Club has announced changes in its opening hours and a brand new Dim Sum menu. They’ll now be open from midday from Monday to Friday and from 9am on weekends. However, closing times vary and it’s best to check online! The High Tea Club is a cool, classy sort of affair which offers 55 international varieties of tea, as well as special tea-based cocktails after 5.30pm. In the afternoons, head along for a traditional English high tea complete with cute little cakes and finger sandwiches on three tiers of china plates. Or you can get Chinese dim sum, traditional dumplings that have increased in popularity over recent years. The new menu will include chive dumplings, Shanghai pork buns, pork siu mai and pan-fried dumplings with sesame seeds, as well as many more. It’s available both during the day and later in the evening. Seeing (or in this case tasting) is believing. Pay the Club a visit this month for a truly mouthwatering surprise. www.thehighteaclub.co.uk

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Beloved local ice cream artisans 6 Ice Cream re-opened after their ‘winter hibernation’ last month, and are now offering a brand new range of flavours for spring. If you’ve not yet visited this truly scrumptious little gem on Bene’t Street, make it top of your foodie hit list. Their gorgeous ice cream is freshly churned each day, using lots of intriguing flavours, and the menu is updated daily, meaning that there is always something new to try. New flavours for spring include apple and thyme, parsnip and pear, and bergamot sorbet. There will also be a return of customer favourites including: salted pistachio; roasted caramel bananas; white chocolate and cardamom and chocolate, rosemary and sea salt sorbet. As well as, of course, the house ice cream Cambridge Cream. 6 Ice Cream like to top their ice creams with various interesting things, including chocolate bacon with their maple, and chocolate rye toast with their marmalade ice cream. There’s even talk of real flowers being involved as spring approaches. There are also divine hot chocolates, Monmouth coffee and Newby tea to try, plus a range of Easter treats. The shop has also begun to accept bookings for occasions in store, including small parties and weddings. www.6icecream.co.uk

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MILL ROAD FEAST

Celebrate the local food scene this month at the Mill Road Feast, which takes place on 6 March at the Gwydir Street car park. With its top-class curry houses, lovely coffee shops, delis, Asian supermarkets and indie pubs, this part of Cambridge is known as a vibrant foodie hub – and this event is a great opportunity to taste your way around the cream of the crop. Taking place from 11am-4pm, the event will feature irresistible sweet treats from Churros Bar, epic burgers from Steak & Honour, south-east Asian cuisine form Jalan Jalan, delicious steamed bao from Guerrilla Kitchen and more. Search Mill Road Feast on facebook for more details.

RADMORE FARM SHOP LAUNCHES DELIVERY Radmore Farm Shop on Chesterton Road is a treasured favourite for many a Cambridge dweller. They offer an array of great produce, ranging from fresh fruit and veg to bread, cheese and home-made cakes, through to artisan meats. They’ve built a name as a place for people that care about quality food, and now they’ve expanded to become Cambridge’s first online farm shop. Order online and choose a delivery slot (between 12pm and 6pm), and you can have all of your favourite products from the bakery, butchery, pantry and dairy, delivered to your doorstep – giving you both the convenience of home delivery and the quality of a great local farm shop. www.radmorefarm shop.co.uk

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NEW AT ESPRESSO LIBRARY Local café Espresso Library on East Road is all systems go this month. First up, they’ve launched a delicious looking new evening menu, which will be on offer from Wednesday to Saturday between 6pm and 9pm. Highlights include a halloumi brioche bun with roast squash, golden beet hummus and a DIY platter of prosciutto and mozzarella. We especially love the sound of the new Goodness Burger: a vegan masterpiece with sweet potato, sweetcorn, avocado, tomato, onion, and cashew and parsley pesto. Finally, there’s a new social fixture on the agenda in the shape of Food Assembly – a group geared towards supporting local businesses and British farmers and getting great whole foods for fair prices. It’s a cross between a moving market and a networking initiative, and it’s popping up every Wednesday between 5.30pm and 7pm. You can order products in advance from a changing selection of twelve producers all within a 50-mile radius of Cambridge either online or via the Food Assembly App. www.espressolibrary.com

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This month’s recipes are from Allotment Café, a new pop-up café and bakery based in Cambridge and run by Katie Moore. The food created by Allotment Café is inspired by the produce that is grown either on Katie’s allotment, or by local farmers, growers and producers. They endeavour to source all ingredients locally and incorporate them into dishes that are beautiful and delicious and that champion the ingredients. Find out more, including upcoming pop-ups and events, by following them on Twitter @allotmentcafe

This beautiful crimson dip really brightens up salads and sandwiches and tastes even better than it looks. Makes enough for four good servings and will keep in the fridge for two to three days • 100g dry chickpeas • 1tsp bicarbonate of soda • 2 medium beetroots • 2 cloves of garlic • 2tbsp tahini • 1tsp cumin • 1 lemons, juice and zest • salt and pepper

1. Put the chickpeas into a bowl and cover them with plenty of cold water and leave overnight to soak. 2. The next day, preheat your oven to 180° and drain the soaked chickpeas. Tip them into a saucepan and cover with lots of fresh water. Boil for five minutes, skimming off any foam that forms, before adding the bicarbonate of soda which will cause everything to bubble up. Skim thoroughly and then simmer the chickpeas for 40 minutes until completely tender. 3. Meanwhile, wrap the beetroot in foil and roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes until cooked all the way through.

4. Drain the cooked chickpeas into a colander with a bowl underneath to catch the cooking water then tip into the bowl of a food processor. Add 100ml of the cooking water and blend while still hot to ensure the smoothest texture. It will look worryingly runny but it will thicken as it cools. 5. Once the beetroot is cooked, leave to cool until you can peel the skin off with your fingers, then cut into smaller pieces. 6. Add the beetroot, garlic, tahini, cumin, lemon zest and half the lemon juice to the chickpeas and blend again until lovely and smooth. Have a taste, then add salt, pepper and the rest of the lemon juice to taste.

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Rhubarb more commonly finds its way into crumbles and cobblers, but it is delicious in these light, buttery cakes to serve with a pot of good tea. • 160g unsalted butter • 200g rhubarb, plus extra to top • 175g caster sugar • 2 medium eggs • 175g plain flour/spelt flour • 1tsp baking powder • pinch of salt For the icing: • 250g icing sugar • 125g unsalted butter, softened • 50ml milk, cream or soft cheese eg. mascarpone or cream cheese

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1. Preheat your oven to 180° and grease or line a 12-hole muffin tray. 2. Cut the butter into cubes and heat in a pan over a low heat until the solids turn golden brown and start to smell like toasted hazelnuts. Transfer to a clean bowl, brown flecks and all, and leave to cool to room temperature. 3. Slice the rhubarb into 1cm pieces and mix with 50g of the sugar in a bowl to macerate for 30 minutes, until a lovely pink juice starts to seep out of the rhubarb. 4. Beat together the remaining sugar and the eggs until they’re a pale ribbon-like consistency, then add the cooled butter and mix until smooth. 5. Fold in the flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt and then finally add the rhubarb, along with the juices from the bowl, and give everything one last good mix.

6. Spoon the mixture into the muffin tray and cut your extra rhubarb into strips to place on top of the mixture in each hole. Bake in the oven for 1518 minutes until they are springy to the touch or a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. 7. Leave to cool in the tray for ten minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack. 8. To make the icing for your cakes, beat together the icing sugar and butter until the mixture comes together into a thick icing. Continue to beat for one or two minutes until it becomes fluffier, then add your milk/cream/ cheese and beat for a further three to four minutes until really light and fluffy. Once the cakes are cool, spoon or pipe your icing on top and decorate with flowers, fruits or whatever else takes your fancy.

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1. Preheat your oven to 180° and grease or line a 12-hole mini loaf tin. 2. Once your oven is up to temperature, line a baking tray with greaseproof paper and sprinkle the ground almonds over it. Bake them for five to eight minutes until golden but take care to keep an eye on them towards the end as they can turn from golden to burnt in a flash. Leave to cool to room temperature. 3. Grab your banana, and if it’s still quite firm and yellow pop it in the oven for five minutes until the skin has blackened and it gives a little when you squeeze it. Then beat together the banana and sugar until the mixture completely smooth and then slowly pour in the olive oil, mixing as you pour.

4. Fold in the ground almonds and apple until evenly incorporated and then spoon into your mini loaf tray to bake in the oven for 30 minutes. 5. Check them after 20 minutes, and if they are starting to turn too dark on top, cover them with foil to bake for a final ten minutes. Leave them to cool in their tin before turning out onto a wire rack. 6. To make the icing, simply mix the icing sugar with the smallest amount of citrus juice, and then add more juice slowly to achieve a thick but spreadable consistency. When the cakes are completely cool, spoon the icing over each one and leave to drip down the sides. Add any decorations while the icing is still wet and then leave at room temperature to harden.

These pretty cakes taste delicious, with a rich, nutty flavour. • 1 large banana, over-ripe • 150g light brown sugar • 125ml olive oil • 330g ground almonds • 250g grated apple For the icing: • 250g icing sugar • 1-2tbsp orange or lemon juice

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, ALEX RUSHMER HAS A CRAVING FOR THE FLAVOURS OF SPRING he grass really is always greener. A short time after the middle of each season myself and the rest of my kitchen team at The Hole in the Wall start to yearn for the produce that is just out of reach. Enthusiasm for everything that has passed through the kitchen for the last two or three months starts to wane and thoughts drift to the annoyingly unobtainable. Right now our menu is chock full of root vegetables, braised for hours in brown butter and herbs or baked slowly in hay. Rich, heavy meats remain firm favourites alongside buttery mashed potatoes or steaming under a pastry crust, and of course I still adore cooking and eating all these things, these bold flavours that taste of the earth that cocooned them through

the darker months. But that bouncy enthusiasm that greeted their arrival on the menu after a summer of delicacy and lightness has faded. I’m happy to admit that autumn and winter are my favourite seasons in which to cook but now that we have reached the tail end of – admittedly a very mild – winter, the thoughts in the kitchen begin to return to what grows above ground rather than below it. During March the menu changes more drastically than at any other time of the year. The speed with which new ingredients arrive back into season with thrilling bombast is terrific and can often warrant two or three menu changes over the course of a single week. Add to this the tail end of some of the best late winter produce as well and it makes for some very happy bedfellows indeed: how often can you eat the best ferric brassicas nestled alongside seafood that you would normally associate with a warm Mediterranean coast in late spring? Visually the biggest change is the arrival of much more greenery. Aside from the vivid purple of a beetroot, the colour palette that dominates the final season of the year is a near monopoly of brown in

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its many shades. Not that I’m complaining, brown food is generally very tasty indeed but lacks the punch and fizziness and zip of leaves and vegetables that have had the chance to work on their chlorophyll stores. The first hint that the year is on the turn towards the warm is the arrival of ramsons, more commonly known as wild garlic which, given the clement winter we have had should be peeping up through

DURING MARCH THE MENU CHANGES MORE DRASTICALLY THAN AT ANY OTHER TIME OF THE YEAR the damp earth at around the same time this magazine hits the news stands. I can’t think of a more appropriate way to begin the new culinary season than with these bright green leaves which, with their pungent garlicky odour and gentle flavour, are a precursor to everything delicious that follows in their wake. They will grace the menu for as long as possible working their way into pasta and risotto and playing off against white fish, lamb and asparagus for long enough to make me start yearning for stews and roots once more.

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THE WALK CITY CENTRE TO GRANTCHESTER MEADOW This easily walkable route along the River Cam starts in the city centre and heads towards the village of Grantchester. The going is flat and it’s paved much of the way, meaning its great for families too. THE PUBS You’re spoilt for choice with four pubs in the village, so there’s something for all budgets. The Rupert Brooke is named after the famous First World War poet, who once lodged in the village. I like the detail put in the little things, like the bar snacks; try cheese and onion croquettes with piccalilli or chicken liver parfait and cherry. Mains feature firm favourites such as fish and chips, as well as à la carte dishes like aged rump and braised shin of beef, baby turnips, wild mushrooms, polenta and a mustard jus. Both muddy boots and muddy dogs are welcome at The Red Lion. While you unwind by the fire with a glass of local beer, Fido can enjoy complimentary treats and a towel to dry off those muddy paws. Food is British and hearty, with dishes such

as Suffolk chicken breast, champ, wild mushrooms and a Madeira jus, or Berkshire game pie and winter greens. Drinks include local ales and an eclectic wine list. There’s also a good range of non-alcoholic drinks. The Green Man is cosy with a menu of pub favourites like Lincolnshire sausage and mash, chicken Caesar salad and fish and chips. They also offer a gluten-free menu and well-filled sandwiches at lunchtime (123pm). The enormous garden backs onto the meadow and can easily hold 200 people. Finally there’s the The Blue Ball Inn, an historic pub with a history going back to 1767. The beers are all from East Anglia and the home-cooked food is simple, with tasty dishes like chilli, beef stew, sausage casserole and soups. The pub is noted for its lack of TV and fruit machines, instead offering board games such as Shut the Box and Ring the Bull. There’s also live music on Thursday evenings. The Rupert Brooke 2 Broadway, Grantchester CB3 9NQ, 01223 841875 www.therupertbrooke.com The Red Lion 33 High St, Grantchester CB3 9NF, 01223 840121

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www.redliongrantchester.co.uk The Blue Ball Inn 57 Broadway, Grantchester CB3 9NQ, 01223 846004 www.blueballgrantchester.co.uk The Green Man 59 High St, Grantchester CB3 9NF, 01223 844669 www.thegreenmangrantchester.co.uk

• TO WALK TO THE BLUE BALL INN (3KM), from the Mill Pond walk along the river, cross the road and skirt Lammas Land. Follow the footpath signs through Newnham. As you reach the meadow, stay on the tarmacked path above the river and take the first path right. Turn right at the road. • TO WALK TO THE RUPERT BROOKE (3.1KM), follow the route to the Blue Ball Inn but at the road turn left. • TO TALK TO THE GREEN MAN AND THE RED LION (3.5KM), follow the loop route to end of the meadow and head into Granchester. • TO WALK THE WHOLE 5.7KM LOOP, follow The Blue Ball Inn route to stay on the tarmacked path to Grantchester. Turn left onto the road and take the first footpath left to follow the muddy/grassy path by the river back to Newnham.

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THE PUBS The Cock at Hemingford Grey scooped National Dining Pub of the Year in 2013 and is in the Good Pub guide’s top ten for 2016, so it’s clear that the kitchen team know what they’re doing. Yet despite these welldeserved accolades The Cock still offers great value for money, with two-course weekday set lunches starting at just £14. Food is modern British in style, with many of the ingredients sourced locally. The steaks are particularly good (every Tuesday is steak night), as indeed are the home-made sausages. There are four real ales from local breweries and a wine list focused on the Languedoc-Roussillon area of France. In nearby Hemingford Abbots is the Axe and Compass, which offers a beautiful beer

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THE WALK AMBLE AROUND THE GREAT OUSE There’s plenty of space on this walk around the River Great Ouse, with St Ives to the east, Houghton to the west and the Hemingfords to the south. Houghton Mill, now owned and operated by the National Trust, is well worth a visit. There are a number of parish churches to pause and admire, and there’s plenty of wildlife to spot too. If wet, it can get a bit muddy, so wear a good pair of boots.

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garden complete with outdoor bar. The pub is open from Easter onwards and has a lovely view of the church spire, the little ones meanwhile can let off steam in the children’s play area. A short menu offers a range of firm pub favourites. Finally the Dolphin Hotel in St Ives does a good value carvery and from the terrace offers exceptional views of the meadows and the nearby St Ives bridge and chapel. The Cock 47 High Street, Hemingford Grey, Huntingdon PE28 9BJ, 01480 463609 www.cambscuisine.com/the-cockhemingford Axe & Compass High Street, Hemingford Abbots, Huntingdon PE28 9AH, 01480 463605 www.axeandcompass.co.uk The Dolphin Hotel London Road, St Ives PE27 5EP, 01480 466966 www.dolphinhotelcambs.co.uk

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• TO WALK TO THE COCK (2.6KM), go over the Bridge chapel and turn right into The Dolphin Hotel’s car park. Follow the footpath across the meadow. On the road in Hemingford Grey, look for the footpath sign right to cut through the houses. Turn right onto the road* and take the first left – you’ll see the pub ahead. • TO WALK TO THE AXE & COMPASS (3.6KM), follow the route to The Cock until * then go straight on to the church. Follow the footpath by the river, then across the meadow to reach Hemingford Abbots. Follow the road to the pub on your right. • TO WALK THE WHOLE 8.5KM LOOP, follow the route to the Axe & Compass, then continue on the road through Hemingford Abbots. Take the footpath right to the Black Bridge and go straight across the meadow. Cross the lock and pass Houghton Mill. After the Mill, follow the Ouse Valley Way signs through the Thicket, where there’s plenty of wildlife to see, and continue on to St Ives.

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THE WALK BOURN AND BEYOND Using the village of Bourn (and its wonderful pub) as a basecamp, you can strike out in a number of directions for a good countryside walk.

THE PUBS The Willow Tree offers quirky interior decor stuffed with old picture frames, shabby chic sofas and a gramophone, as well as a lovely garden with deck chairs on the lawn to rest weary feet. Start with something from the large cocktail list, which includes a large selection of non-alcoholic ones for those not drinking, then choose from dishes such as Tilbury Meadows steak, truffle frites and a rarebit mushroom, or roasted duck breast, pickled red cabbage and potato and carrot hash. There are also four different types of burger, as well as that pub classic, fish and chips. If you’ve still got more walking to do

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and are just after a light bite, there’s a short but good tapas menu to choose from. The Blue Lion at Hardwick offers a great range of sandwiches (home-made fish finger sandwich anyone?) as well as sharing plates that can be made up to suit any number of diners. Main courses include contemporary takes on classic dishes that you don’t often see on menus anymore such as corned beef hash topped with mature Cheddar cheese and a fried egg, or pan-fried calves liver with smoked bacon, bubble and squeak and onion gravy. The Willow Tree 29 High Street, Bourn, Cambridge CB23 2SQ, 01954 719775 www.thewillowtreebourn.com The Blue Lion 74 Main Street, Hardwick, Cambridge CB23 7QU, 01954 210328 www.bluelionhardwick.co.uk

• TO WALK THE 10.5KM LOOP, from The Willow Tree, pick up the footpath heading east, then turn north on the Greenwich Meridian Trail to walk along the edge of Hardwick Wood – a lovely site looked after by the local Wildlife Trust.* Leave the trail to go into the village of Highfield Caldecote. Follow signs through the houses to pick up the footpath to head back to Bourn. • TO WALK TO THE BLUE LION, follow the loop route to *, but then continue on the Greenwich Meridian Trail to Hardwick. It’s another 2.5km. • TO SEE BOURN WINDMILL, head out of the village on the road. At the farm, continue on the footpath beside the stream, before heading right to the windmill. It’s 2.4km one way. One of the oldest post windmills in the country, Bourn Windmill is open on some Sundays.

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To the very north of the county is the famous village of Stilton, which lends its name to the King of British cheeses. THE PUBS The Bell Inn offers three types of dining experience; a more formal setting in the galleried restaurant, a relaxed vibe in the bistro, and a familiar pub feel in the bar complete with roaring fires and ales on tap. Needless to say, the eponymous cheese features strongly on the menu in starter dishes such as baked Colston Bassett, beetroot marmalade and salted walnuts. There’s also the Stilton sampler featuring five types of Stilton and a slice

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of Stichelton (an unpasteurised version of Stilton). Mains include dishes such as roast and confit lamb with split peas, turnip and English lettuce, as well as slow-cooked blade of beef with spinach and mushroom bake and mash. Other pubs in the village include The Stilton Cheese Inn, which offers an extensive specials board of fresh fish dishes (the fish and chips are reputedly very good) and other specials such as home-made pies and casseroles. On Sundays there is a traditional roast of either sirloin of beef, leg of lamb or loin of pork, and a lunchtime bar snack menu is available in addition to the regular menu if you want something lighter. The Talbot is the final pub in the village with a good range of ales, and pub classics like chilli con carne and sausage and mash, as well as Stilton and leek macaroni and Stilton chicken. The Bell Great North Road, Stilton, Peterborough PE7 3RA, 01733 241066

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www.thebellstilton.co.uk The Stilton Cheese Inn 24 North Street, Stilton, Peterborough PE7 3RP, 01733 240546 www.pub-explorer.com/cambs/pub/ stiltoncheeseinnstilton.htm The Talbot 5 North St, Stilton, Peterborough PE7 3RP, 01733 240291 www.talbotstilton.co.uk

• TO WALK THE 7.5KM LOOP, follow the road out of the village to the footpath south towards Denton. Go through the village and follow the byway towards Glatton. At Glatton turn north immediately onto the footpath to return to Stilton passing the golf club. • TO WALK TO FOLKSWORTH (1.6KM), head out of the village on the road and at the junction follow the footpath sign.

For a huge range of walks to suit all interests, abilities and ages, see www.walk4life.info When you head out on our walks or any other walk, be prepared. Take a proper map, a drink and suitable clothing.

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L A CUCINA NICOLA FOLEY TAKES A TRIP TO ST IVES FOR AN ITALIAN FEAST SERVED WITH A SMILE , WORDS NICOLA FOLEY

s far as I’m concerned there are few greater pleasures in life than getting stuck into a steaming bowl of fresh pasta, laden with parmesan and accompanied by a large glass of good wine. It’s my ideal way to end a week and consequently, I’m pretty well acquainted with all of the Italian restaurants in our locale. So, I was excited to get the opportunity to sample a relative newcomer to the scene, La Cucina over in St Ives. A family run business, it’s the sister restaurant of the popular La Cucina in St Neots, and prides itself on traditional Italian cuisine, served up in a friendly, relaxed setting.

ITALIAN INDULGENCE AT ITS ABSOLUTE FINEST The cosy restaurant was starting to fill up with regulars as we took our seats on a chilly Friday evening in February, perusing the menu over a crisp glass of Sauvignon Blanc and some deliciously garlicky olives. The dinner menu is all about no frills, classic Italian food – simple dishes made with excellent ingredients – which is music to my ears.

To start, we opted to share the antipasto misto, a generous sharing platter of starters that featured calamari fritti, bruschetta, king prawns, melon and a selection of cured meats. My favourite was the funghi ripieni – stuffed mushrooms – which came loaded with parmesan and breadcrumbs and had us longing for more immediately. For my main course, I went for the agnolotti aragosta – pretty much my idea of food heaven – which consisted of fresh ravioli, pleasingly hefty, filled with delicate lobster and slathered in creamy tomato sauce with a touch of chilli and seasoned with fresh herbs. Italian indulgence at its absolute finest. Over on the other side of the table my dining companion went was lured in by La Cucina’s lovely selection of fish dishes, eventually choosing the pesce spada semplice. This swordfish steak, perfectly cooked, moist and tender, had a great chargrilled flavour and the fish was beautifully

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complemented by its oily, lemony, herby marinade and the sweetness of the roast vegetables it was served with. It’s not something I’d have automatically gone for myself, being a slave to carbs when it comes to Italian fare, but it totally stole the show during our meal. Come dessert time, we both went for the tiramisu. A brilliantly boozy, creamy affair, it finished the dinner off in style before we downed an espresso and hit the road feeling utterly satisfied in the way only a proper, hearty feast can make you. La Cucina is a modest-looking place from the outside and could easily be missed by passers-by, but they do what they do very well, and their lovely service is a real asset. They also lay claim to the most comically large pepper grinder I’ve ever seen – something to look out for when you pay a visit, which I suggest you absolutely do if you’re in the area and in search of excellent value Italian classic dishes, all served with a big smile. www.lacucinastives.co.uk

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There’s nothing quite like a spring wedding; when the sap starts to rise, new life bursts forth, and you can get away with wearing pastels. It’s no surprise that this dreamy, ethereal time of year is popular with lovebirds across England’s green and pleasant land.

THE VENUE – SHEENE MILL

Sheene Mill is a beautifully restored venue that has made a feature of its millpond. It can host hundreds or provide an intimate family day, and it’s only ten minutes from Cambridge. Sheene Mill, Station Road, Melbourn, Royston, SG8 6DX 01763 261393 www.thesheenemill.com

Emma is the owner of The Tailor’s Cat, one of Cambridge’s best-known bridal boutiques. We asked for her thoughts on the trendy versus timeless dilemma and she had some great wisdom to share… “We’re in a good position to comment on whether our dresses are standing the test of time as The Tailor’s Cat has just entered its 20th year in bridal.”

THE DRESS

TIMELESS

We’ve chosen two gowns for this light-hearted, light-headed wedding. Our first is a timeless choice, Piper by Allure. This graceful, feminine frock is just about as fresh as a wedding dress gets. Our second dress is a cheeky choice for an on-trend bride who loves vintage. It’s called Blanche and it’s by Lou Lou Bride.

“For a bridal gown to be timeless it needs to be about flattering the bride, being in tune with the surroundings and not a dress that makes too strong a statement in its own right. I believe a wedding dress can be over-thought and over-designed to the point of being in competition with the bride and the venue. A timeless dress will enhance who you already are, not create an illusion for just one day.”

Blanche © Lou Lou Bride

Piper © Allure

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THE STYLING

THE CAKE Our spring cake has a distinctly vintage feel, topped by a teacup! What could be more quintessentially English than that?

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Go dainty and delicate when it comes to table styling a vintage tea party, but don’t be afraid of a bit of bling! It doesn’t all have to be mismatched plates and chipped mugs.

THE FLOWERS Go for a centrepiece that continues to be playful and light. Why not incorporate some unusual props in your decorating, like this charming arrangement in a birdcage?

TREND “2016 brides seem more confident in creating individual weddings with a really personal, intimate feel to the day that I believe will stand the test of time. Colour palettes have been in tune with nature; brides are really thinking about the colours that flatter them and not just tradition. As well as natural shades of ivory, brides are also considering champagnes, soft pinks and blush. Outfits and decor are an eclectic mix of memories pulled together to celebrate the newly-weds as a couple.” The Tailor’s Cat, 2 Sussex Street, Cambridge, CB1 1PA www.cambridge-bridalwear.co.uk

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Don’t let our unpredictable weather put you off a glorious summer wedding. Just make up your mind to do it, wind a garland in your hair, and pack a brolly! Think bohemian festival, wellies under wedding gowns, and those perfect summer days that we all dream of.

THE VENUE – THE SECRET GARDEN

Madeira © Willowby

Lanikai © Willowby

A truly beautiful venue nestled in the countryside at Burwash Manor in Barton, The Secret Garden is a large (1600 square foot) permanent marquee set in a charming walled garden. Wedding hire covers the beautiful garden, complete with a wrought-iron gazebo and furniture, indoor furniture, the kitchen, bar, WCs, parking and the marquee itself. If you fancy checking it out for yourself, head along on 9 April for the Wedding Open Day (10am-4pm). www.burwashweddings.com

P H O T O G R A P H Y T I P S from Damien Vickers 1. Take time to select the right photographer for you, and meet with them at the outset to discuss their approach. It’s important that you can develop a good relationship ahead of the day. 2. An engagement shoot is the perfect way to familiarise yourself with a photographer. It’s a great opportunity to get used to being in front of the camera as a couple and it offers a chance to discuss any ideas or anxieties you may have.

THE DRESS Our summer gowns are drop-dead dreamy. If you want to be right on trend and a little bit different, consider separates, like Willowby’s Lanikai. Or for a more timeless look you couldn’t get more effervescent and delicate than choosing Madeira.

3. Don’t let the photography dominate your day. Sure you want to capture the day’s events, but it’s your wedding day too! Skilled wedding photographers need to be as unobtrusive as possible but still get the shots.

THE STYLING © Hélène Millot Furnishings

THE CAKE

THE FLOWERS In summer there’s so much choice that you can be as fun and flamboyant as you like. If you’re having a candelabra, make sure it’s above your guests’ heads so they can still see each other.

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You will no doubt have noticed the fashion for ‘naked’ wedding cakes that come without heavy icing; but what about a half-naked cake? It’s the best of both and looks so seductive draped in a translucent veil of white, just like a bride.

Go for colour and a casual mismatch to give summer that lazy, accidental-but-perfect vibe.

4. Most photographers offer a flexible package so you can pick and choose what elements are most important. For instance, think about whether you want the bride getting ready or leaving home – or if you want all of the reception celebrations captured on camera. 5. It’s important to communicate what you want to achieve to the photographer ahead of the day and also think about whether you want colour, black and white, digital photos or an album. To find out more, please telephone: 07715 379299 or look at www. damienvickersphotography.com

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The weather seems to have shifted right of late, so you could say that autumn has become the new summer. The magical thing about autumn is the colour, so warm and rich and hazy that it just makes you want to climb a haystack and watch the sun go down.

THE VENUE – THE GRANARY BARNS

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Rustic doesn’t have to mean adorably shabby or charmingly falling down. You can have all the best bits of a rustic experience at your wedding without having to sacrifice the luxury. The Granary Barns is a relatively new venue, opening its doors for the first time in 2013. It’s been immaculately restored and is already picking up awards. The Granary Estates, Parsonage Farm Lane, Newmarket, CB8 9RZ 01638 731230 www.thegranaryestates.co.uk

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Ever fancied doing your own wedding flowers? The Cambridge Flower School is the place to go. Their next evening course begins on 3 May and their next intensive course is 9-11 June. Visit www.thecambridgeflowerschool.co.uk for more information.

Consider incorporating fruit into your floral designs to give a relaxed and abundant feel to autumn weddings.

THE STYLING Earthy tones and napkins made with natural fibres will offset your cake on a log perfectly.

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THE FLOWERS

So many brides are beginning to incorporate a delicate hint of colour into their gowns, and autumn is a great time of year for colour. This champagne gown, called Una, from Ella Rosa has all the hallmarks of a traditional wedding gown and yet it feels up to date. But for a really modern look, try a gently coloured underlay like the exquisite Penelope dress from Willowby.

THE CAKE What could be more rustic than a cake on a log and a sack? Just think of all the things you could put cakes on.

THE DRESS

Or what about making your own cake? Sugar Design is just outside Ely and offers courses in cake decorating. Go to www.sugardesign.co.uk for more information.

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There is nothing more glamorous than a candlelit winter wedding. You can be festive without being Christmassy and decadent without breaking the bank. Let your guests have a lie-in and start late. A twilight candlelit wedding just screams romance, and maybe you’ll even get a dusting of snow.

THE VENUE – ANSTEY HALL

Our winter trend-setting dress is Sicily, by Madeline Gardner. Blush suits skin tones that might be washed out by white and this fairytale gown is impeccably tasteful. If you want something more grown-up that will outshine the candles, go for something like Ian Stuart’s Antillies. All bridal gowns featured are from The Tailor’s Cat, www.cambridge-bridalwear.co.uk.

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Unless you’re really going for a Christmas wedding, try and keep the holly and ivy to a minimum. You can get that festive feel with deep pinks instead of obvious reds, dried flowers and other kinds of winter berries. Spray dried hydrangea heads with a little gold spray to get festive without too much red and green. All floral arrangements are from Helen Jane Floristry, www.helenjanefloristry.co.uk.

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THE DRESS

Our winter venue is an elegant and refined country estate, which recently won the Luxury Travel Guide’s global award for Luxury Country Hotel of the Year. This would be the place for a weekend wedding, with individually decorated bedrooms and all the grandeur and country swank a bride and groom could want. Anstey Hall, Maris Lane, Cambridge, CB2 9LG 01223 700400 www.ansteyhall.com

1. Have an ‘emotional bodyguard’ who keeps the drunk uncle or negative friend at a safe distance. Beth, Sutton 2. Chaps, consider wearing an engagement ring – marriage is about belonging to one another and it’s a shame that the symbol of that is one-sided in this day and age. It makes you feel as though you’re really part of the process. Nathan, Cambridge 3. Accept that some things (like the weather!) just can’t be changed. Kate, Peterborough

THE CAKE With all that glitz going on, try something simple, elegant and traditional for a black-tie wedding cake. All featured cakes are from Keen for Cakes, www.keenforcakes.co.uk.

THE STYLING Gold, gold, gold, gold, gold. And silver. As long as it’s shiny and intimidating it gets a place on the winter wedding table. How about throwing most of your styling budget at the top table and going all Game of Thrones? All styling is from Hélène Millot Furnishings, www.helenemillot.com.

4. Make sure you ask suppliers about hidden costs. Dani, Newmarket 5. Consider doing your own make-up – nobody knows your face like you do. Leah, Cambridge

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It’s no wonder men often seem a bit disengaged with the wedding-planning process; the entire industry is geared towards the bride. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are some treats to tempt your groom.

1.CUFFLINKS How about getting your groom a pair of engraved cufflinks as a wedding gift and giving them to the best man to present to him on the morning of your wedding?

2.SUBTLETY Menswear can seem a bit stilted and dull, with dark colours and chinos or jeans the only every-day options for most. But subtlety and detail are key to men’s styling. Try a very fine hound’s-tooth print to get yourself that second glance.

3.ACCESSORIES There are loads of accessories for men to play with once you get into the finer detail of dappery, and nothing says I know how to accessorise like a smart set of dress studs.

4.GO BIG OR GO HOME For those who’d rather go big than go home, toy with the idea of white tie. Some of your guests might have to be gently schooled in this most decadent of dress codes, but the result is magical.

5.DETAIL Throw a white silk or cashmere scarf over your black tie to give it sartorial swagger, and at the end of the night, make sure

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you have a few cool drinks with it undone and the collar open – Berlin cabaret style.

6.OLD SCHOOL Stick to a morning suit if you’re a traditionalist, but make sure you get a good one from a reputable tailor. And don’t forget the top hat! Ede and Ravenscroft Cambridge, 70-72 Trumpington St, Cambridge, CB2 1RJ www.edeandravenscroft.com

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Q: What are the top three benefits of hiring a wedding planner? A: A wedding can take anywhere between 200 and 900 hours to plan, depending on complexity and size. A wedding planner will therefore save you valuable time! A good wedding planner can maximise your budget by giving you guidance of where to spend, where to save, where to negotiate and by helping you avoid costly mistakes. A wedding planner will alleviate a vast proportion of the stress involved with planning a wedding, both during the wedding preparations and on the wedding day itself. Q: Is a wedding planner just for rich people? A: Hiring a wedding planner is no longer an extravagant luxury for large, elaborate weddings. It’s simply a sensible option if you’d prefer to benefit from the guidance and reassurance that working with an accomplished wedding planner brings. Wedding planners are accessible to most couples nowadays due to the range and flexible nature of services offered. Whilst full wedding planning starts from around £3,000, other services such as hourly wedding consultation and wedding day management start from £40 per hour for consultation and £300 per day for on-the-day coordination. Q: What is your favourite thing about your job?

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Wedding Planners used to be a mystery understood only by Americans and the British upper crust, but more and more couples are choosing to hire a wedding planner these days, so we called one of Cambridgeshire’s finest, Katrina Otter, to find out more.

A: What I love most about my job is how rewarding it is. Over the years I have been fortunate to meet, work with and form lasting friendships with some truly wonderful couples from all over the UK and overseas. I’ve also worked alongside some incredibly talented suppliers, developing working relationships and even additional business partnerships. Q: How do you go about picking a good wedding planner? A: Picking a good wedding planner will take some time as it’s important to choose a planner whose personality, style, services and costs match your requirements. My best piece of advice is to do due diligence. Take time to look at websites, portfolios and social media accounts and check to see if the planner you’re researching has any training, professional qualifications or memberships.

If you like their overall style then request a copy of their brochure/price list and arrange a call to talk through next steps and ask additional questions such as whether there are any hidden fees. A great starting point when it comes to hiring a good wedding planner is the UK Alliance of Wedding Planners (UKAWP) website. The UKAWP is an organisation that was founded for one purpose: to promote professionalism in the wedding planning industry.

Q: Did you plan your own wedding or hire a wedding planner? A: In 2013 I married my husband Tom and didn’t hire a wedding planner as I was already working in the profession. However, on the day I had two of my assistants on hand to manage the final set-up, oversee deliveries, liaise with suppliers, manage guests and work alongside the existing venue coordinator. Having my assistants there took the pressure off my husband and I, allowing us to relax and truly enjoy the day. Q: What’s your top tip for couples on their wedding day? A: My top tip for couples on their wedding day is to take a step back, relax, breathe and take it all in. You’ve worked so incredibly hard to make your wedding day the best day of your life, so take time to enjoy your day and revel in what you’ve accomplished! To find out more call 07712884062 or visit www.katrinaotterweddings. co.uk.

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HOTEL FELIX A Cambridge venue that beautifully combines traditional and modern, Hotel Felix (off Huntingdon Road) is a top choice for local couples. The hotel itself is an impressive Victorian villa with contemporary wings and 52 luxurious bedrooms, boasting beautiful interiors throughout. There are a range of elegant reception rooms and manicured gardens too – ideal for those all-important wedding snaps. You can choose between exclusive hire of the first floor (which accommodates up to 60 ceremony guests, and 100 for the evening bash), or opt for a marquee in the landscaped gardens, great for bigger parties of up to 180 guests. Hotel Felix has a stellar reputation for dining too, and they go the extra mile to make sure your wedding feast is a cut above. They’ve also got some greatvalue package deals running in 2016. Is it the venue for me? If you want the convenience of luxurious on-site accommodation, options for tailoring your day and excellent food – get booking. www.hotelfelix.co.uk

Something of a hidden gem, Wood Green is one of the few venues in the region with the facilities to enable you to host your wedding al fresco. And rather charming facilities they are too: the glorious Garden Pavillion, bedecked in flowers, is a dreamy setting for your ceremony, and The Refectory, just steps away, offers a selection of indoor rooms (fully licensed) for the reception. Located at Bush farm in Godmanchester, this rural venue can accommodate parties large and small, and the super-friendly hospitality team are committed to ensuring everything runs smoothly, as well as recommending trusted suppliers to help you realise your vision for your day. Is it the venue for me? If you want excellent service, a beautiful outdoor backdrop and to do your bit to help a wonderful local charity (all profits made from weddings go towards helping animals in the centre’s care), then say ‘I Do’ at Wood Green. www.woodgreen.org.uk

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY COLLEGES Of course for a quintessentially Cambridge affair, it would be hard to beat hosting your nuptials at one of Cambridge University’s colleges. A good starting point if this is your dream is checking out Conference Cambridge, which can help you find a venue for civil ceremonies (for non-college members and college members alike) at some of the University’s most beautiful and historic colleges including Jesus, Clare, Downing and Trinity Hall. Given their primary purpose as university buildings, you are limited to non-term-time dates, and as a general rule, your best bet for availability is during the Easter vacation and between mid-July to mid-September. Is it the venue for me? If you want history, grandeur and a famous, central Cambridge location, then the University colleges are pretty hard to beat. www.conferencecambridge.com

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E X T R A S A N D R E J U V I N A T E Weddings are so much fun, but they can also take it out of you. Before jetting off on your honeymoon we thoroughly recommend a ‘recovery’ night at a nearby hotel or spa where you and your beloved can unwind and gently come down off cloud nine before facing a long flight. Here are our top recommendations for a restful post-wedding night.

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To really make your big day go off with a bang, why not incorporate some fabulous fireworks into proceedings? Guests are guaranteed to be spellbound by a colourful display, it can provide some dazzling photo opportunities and it always adds a real sense of occasion to any celebration. Local company White Lightning Pyrotechnics have bags of experience in putting together well thought out, creative fireworks displays, and are happy to discuss your requirements for your big day. The design can incorporate your wedding colour theme or any specific requests that you have. Fancy a firework heart or champagne bottle with your initials in? How about an archway of fountains down the drive so you can exit in your wedding in style? White Lightning Pyrotechnics can do all this and more – you can even start the display yourselves with the touch of a button. Prices start at £600 plus VAT for a full five-minute display with a fantastic finale, and this includes everything from a full site survey and risk assessment to see what’s possible, liaising with the venue, insurance, design, set-up, firing and clear up. “Fireworks are such a stunning, memorable way to end such a special day”, says Vanessa White from the White Lightning Pyrotechnics team. “None of your family or friends will be expecting the huge burst of colour filling the sky in such an amazing way, making your day finish in style.” www.fireworksdisplayteam.co.uk

THE VARSITY HOTEL AND SPA Thompson’s Lane (off Bridge Street), Cambridge, CB5 8AQ 01223 306030 HOTEL DU VIN CAMBRIDGE 15-19 Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1QA 0844 736 4253 HOTEL FELIX Whitehouse Lane, Huntingdon Road, Cambridge, CB3 0LX 01223 277977 PADDOCKS HOUSE London Road, Six Mile Bottom, Newmarket, CB8 0UE 01638 593222 POETS HOUSE 40 St Mary’s Street, Ely, CB7 4EY 01223 653111

D O N ’ T F O R G E T T H E H E N D O ! Fancy getting away for your hen do? Ever considered the short hop to Jersey? It’s packed with gourmet dining options and a range of fantastic bars, spas and shopping opportunities, not to mention the glorious golden beaches and spectacular scenery! The island of Jersey is perfect for a girly hen weekend away and it’s only just over an hour away by air from a choice of local airports. Short breaks to Jersey can be booked with Premier Travel in Cambridge from £285pp. Call 01223 500007 for more information on or visit the website. www.premier-travel.co.uk

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Townsends Light Blue Cycle Centre Cambridge and bicycles go hand in hand so it’s not surprising that one of the city’s oldest businesses is still going strong here’s no doubt that the bicycle is synonymous with Cambridge. Everywhere you go you see them: chained up outside every pub, café and shop, stacked improbably high at the train station, and flanking every inch of the city centre. “It’s just a really pretty city to ride around”, says Clare Curtis, manager of Townsends, when asked what she thinks makes Cambridge such a great city for cyclists. “It’s also nice and flat – which might sound a bit silly, but actually, it’s quite a big thing, especially if you’ve not cycled before!”

Couple this with a large student population and a pleasing compactness and you’ve got yourself a city devoted to twowheelers unlike anywhere else in the UK. Townsends Light Blue Cycle Centre has been providing bicycles to the people of Cambridge for 121 years – give or take a pause during the First World War – making it one of the oldest businesses in the city. Established by John Albert Townsend way back in 1895, the shop began creating their

iconic Light Blue Cycles in a workshop on Norfolk Street. They’ve been in their current premises on Chesterton Road for 28 years, and are still very much a family business

“We like to give that extra value, that customer service” (they’re now onto the fourth generation of Townsends). They remain true to their original philosophy of providing top quality cycles and service, whilst also taking heed of new trends to satisfy the changing tastes of their customers. In the shop you’ll find leading brands of men’s, women’s and kids’ bikes including Pashley, Babboe, Ridgeback, Genesis, Scott, Bianchi and Surly, plus their own covetable range of Light Blue Cycles (beautifully made aluminium and steel-framed, retro-style bicycles in ‘Cambridge blue’ – the perfect town bike). Prices start at around £300, and the shop is staffed by knowledgeable cyclists, always on hand to answer any queries, no matter how niche. “We’re all really passionate about bikes, and we all have different interests in the different disciplines, whether it be distance touring or mountain biking", says Clare. “So between us, if someone’s got a question we’ll be able to answer it.” There are numerous qualified mechanics in-house too, so whether

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you’ve got a puncture or your brakes are playing up, or you’re after a full service to keep everything ticking over nicely, the shop is well worth a visit. Services start at £40 – definitely worth the dosh if you’re relying on your bike to get from A to B – and there’s a comprehensive range of parts and accessories on offer too, including locks, lights and child seats. But, it’s the customer service which is at the heart of the business – and Clare believes this has kept them thriving throughout their long history. “You can look for the cheapest prices online, but if you don’t know how to use a product, whether it’s the right size, or don’t know how to build a bike, this is where Townsends comes into its own”, she says. “It’s a well-used cliché but the Internet can’t fix your bike – your local bike shop can. We like to give that extra value, that customer service which really matters when you need it”. www.townsends-lb.co.uk

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What is the

Cambridge BID? Launched in April 2013, Cambridge Business Improvement District (BID) is funded by businesses and organisations in the city to deliver a range of projects and events that enhance and promote Cambridge, encouraging people to visit and enjoy our fabulous city. Find out more at www.cambridgebid.co.uk Follow us on Twitter at @cambridgebid

Cambridge Style Week Cambridge BID is proud to partner Cambridge Style Week, which returns this month for five days of stylish entertainment. Taking place from 15-20 March at venues across the city, the event features catwalk shows, panel discussions, shopping, live entertainment, special offers and more, all geared towards bringing high fashion to our city, whilst also showcasing collections by Cambridge’s own boutiques, designers and retailers. This year the event will showcase national brands including Triumph Lingerie, plus exciting emerging brands such as I-Unique, as well as introducing up and coming designers from the Cambridge School of Art. One of the highlights of the programme is sure to be the Night of Fashion, taking place on both 18 and 19 March, which features fabulous catwalk shows, exclusive shopping opportunities in a pop-up boutique, live entertainment and a luxury bar. Hosted by TV presenter Karl Ude-Martinez, the events take place in the heart of Cambridge at the Guildhall and tickets are £16-£35. An addition to this year’s line-up is the Innovation in Fashion event, held in collaboration with Cambridge Science Festival. Featuring fashion experts, business leaders, and scientists from Cambridge University, this panel discussion will look at how the world of fashion is exploring new materials developed by scientists and engineers. In addition to working closely with local businesses, Cambridge Style Week is this year supporting two local charities, Arthur Rank Hospice and Born to be Beautiful. Throughout the event, you can also take advantage of lots of in-store events, free goody bags, competitions and discounts – keep an eye on the Cambridge BID website (www.cambridgebid. co.uk) for details of the fantastic offers being added over the coming weeks.

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Fashion on the Fringe Baska

Magdalene Street www.baska.co.uk Baska are offering a fantastic 10% off all the spring summer range during Cambridge Style Week and every customer that spends over £75 during Cambridge Style Week will be in with a chance to win a pair of Rodgers & Rodgers earrings. See in-store for details, terms and conditions apply.

Shoe Zone

Fitzroy Street www.shoezone.com Shoe Zone are offering 15% off a minimum spend of £15 during Cambridge Style Week (not to be used in conjunction with any other discount/promotion) valid at Cambridge Shoe Zone from 7-19 March.

Elegant Atelier

Rose Crescent www.elegantatelier.com As part of Cambridge Style Week Elegant Atelier will be promoting some new and emerging UK-based designers who will blaze a trail in the fashion world over the next of couple of years. The brands that they are supporting include Rose Rankin, Kelly Love and Loxley England which will all be featured in the fashion show on Friday 17 March.

Susie Watson Designs

OSKA

Susie Watson pop-up shop at the Night of Fashion, 18-19 March Come along and meet Camilla who heads up the Susie Watson Designs Fabrics/ Interior Design Team in Cambridge. Book a free interior design home consultation at the event and get 15% fabric discount on any curtain or blind orders from the visit. Some popular products will be on sale at discount prices.

Green Street uk.oska.com In honour of Cambridge Style Week, OSKA are offering customers an exclusive look at the magnificent new Spring Summer 16 collection. Throughout the week, they will be showcasing a range of holiday outfit ideas in-store, perfect for the upcoming season! Enjoy a light refreshment and nibbles as you browse, and a gift with every purchase over £200.

CallyCo

Pea’s Hill www.callyco.com To celebrate Cambridge Style Week CallyCo are offering their customers amazing discounts on their dressmaking fabrics, patterns and haberdashery in-store. Also, don’t forget to keep an eye on their window, you might just see the first collection from the next Stella McCartney, Coco Chanel or Alexander McQueen!

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Green Street www.susiewatsondesigns. co.uk During Cambridge Style Week Susie Watson Designs is offering 15% discount on fabrics, cushions and ceramics, and ‘free’ interior design appointments where you can have an informal chat with a consultant to discuss any prospective projects.

Primavera

King’s Parade www.primaveragallery. co.uk Primavera have one of the region’s largest displays of quality handmade jewellery and are delighted to support Cambridge BID in this year’s Cambridge Style Week. They have a special offer of a 10% discount on all jewellery bought from their King’s Parade gallery during Cambridge Style Week where they’re currently showing work from internationally renowned jewellers such as Malcolm Betts, Daphne Krinos and Catherine Mannheim.

Soletrader

Petty Cury www.soletrader.co.uk Win a pair of shoes of your choice up to the value of £75! Simply write down your name and email address on the entry form that can be found in-store to be in with a chance of winning.

Terms and conditions: • The competition will run between 7 and 19 March 2016 at Soletrader Cambridge. • The winner will be chosen at random and will be emailed to notify them of their win. • The prize is subject to size and availability and the winner must respond within seven days of notiﬁcation to claim the prize, otherwise an alternate winner will be chosen. • By entering the competition, you will also be subscribed to Soletrader’s weekly email newsletters which contain new products, discounts and recommendations. If you do not wish to receive these emails, just click the ‘unsubscribe’ link at the bottom of the email. • The competition is open to residents of the United Kingdom only. • Employees and immediate family members of employees of Soletrader (as well as any partner brands) are not eligible to enter the competition.

Primavera has always been proud to showcase newer and more local artists and Karen Faulkner-Dunkley from the Cambridge Jeweller’s Guild will be in the gallery on Saturday 19 March for a “Meet the Artist” afternoon.

Petrus

Bridge Street Petrus are offering everyone visiting the shop during Cambridge Style Week an exclusive Petrus scratch card, for a chance to win some exclusive offers and discounts.

Hobbs

Grand Arcade www.hobbs.co.uk As the summer social season draws closer, Hobbs has organised a private in-store style presentation on 16 March from 6-8pm, to inspire your style for the months ahead. Whether you have a wedding coming up, a special event, or are simply looking to refresh your wardrobe, come along to preview the SS16 collection. Guests who spend over £100 will receive an exclusive

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illustrated tote bag and summer scarf – simply visit the store to book your place or call 01223 361 704.

John Lewis

Grand Arcade www.johnlewis.com On 9 March John Lewis are hosting a fashion show in aid of Parkinson’s UK (Cambridge branch) in the 3rd floor Brasserie from 6-7.30pm. Tickets are £12 which includes drinks and nibbles and can be purchased from personal styling in John Lewis. All proceeds go to Parkinson’s UK (Cambridge). On Friday 18 March at 11am and 1pm, and on Saturday 19 March at 11am and 3pm, please join John Lewis in the womenswear department on the first floor for a denim fashion show followed by denim consultations with John Lewis personal stylists. Find out all that you need to know about this season’s denim trends, then take advantage of the opportunity to find the perfect pair of jeans for you with one of John Lewis’s personal styling experts.

Boudoir Femme

King Street www.boudoirfemme.co.uk THE BOUDOIR FEMME ‘BIG10’ EVENT Cambridge womenswear boutique celebrates its tenth anniversary this year and in collaboration with Cambridge Style Week’s Super Shopping Saturday are offering 10% off their collections all day on 19 March plus a complimentary glass of bubbly for every customer on the day. Just mention ‘CSW16” to receive your discount.

Finn Jordan

Sussex Street www.finnjordan.co.uk Located in Sussex Street, a quirky little crescent in the heart of the city centre, Finn Jordan Beauty Hair Salon provides a place of perfect serenity in which to cater for all of your beauty and hair needs. During Cambridge Style Week treat yourself to one of their fantastic pampering packs starting from only £15.

Spotlight on… Hobson Street Named after the Cambridge carrier Thomas Hobson, who coined the phrase ‘Hobson’s Choice’, Hobson Street follows the line of the old Kings Ditch. It’s one of the main routes out of the city for buses and taxis, and is located between Sidney Street and King Street. A little adjacent to the city centre, Hobson Street is sometimes forgotten by both local shoppers and those visiting from further afield, but it boasts a handful of gems that make it well worth visiting. First there’s Tattoo Crazy. Established in the town in March 1993 by international award-winning portrait artist Barry Butt (previously Barry K), the premier studio moved to Cambridge in 2002. Barry has been tattooing since 1981, and the studio has a mix of male and female staff with experience ranging from ten years to current trainees. They’ve got thousands of designs on display from various artists around the world, and are willing to work on commission, too. Then there’s Reeds Hair, for a slightly less permanent change to your appearance. With a team of over 20 and a salon that boasts three fully reclining state-of-the-art massage chairs, you’re guaranteed a luxurious and relaxing experience whilst you get your tresses trimmed. Reeds offer cutting and colouring services using Matrix, Redken and Pureology professional products. They also offer Raccoon Hair extensions. They even serve both hot and alcoholic drinks, so why not make a trip of it? Last but not least is Stickybeaks Café. This charming little oasis produces a range of freshly baked cakes and lunch daily, as well as offering coffee and wine. Whatever the hour, whatever the occasion, Stickybeaks will probably have something for you. As well as their truly delicious, ever-changing range of baked goods, the café regularly hosts pop-up events and occasionally supports local artists by exhibiting and selling their work.

Cambridge BID and St Mary’s School

Fashion Trail

Cambridge BID have teamed up with St Mary’s School’s Design and Textiles department to showcase two of their upper school students’ design pieces. Phoebe Ward and Emily Windsor designed and created a number of pieces for their A Level Art & Design exams and we are delighted to be able to show these as part of Cambridge Style Week. We’ve teamed up with six local businesses who have agreed to showcase the work either in their shop windows or in-store. Pay the stores below a visit to see these wonderful pieces by local, emerging talent. • Baska, Magdalene Street • Elegant Atelier, Rose Crescent • CallyCo, Pea’s Hill

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• Primavera, King’s Parade • Petrus, Bridge Street • Finn Jordan, Sussex Street

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COMPETITION

WIN £250 TO SPEND INSTORE!

WIN DINNER FOR TWO AT HOTEL DU VIN & A SPRING WARDROBE FROM NESS! This month we’ve teamed up with gorgeous womenswear and accessories store Ness; the Cambridge branch is found at Unit 5, Lion Yard. One lucky Cambridge Edition reader will win £250 to spend in-store. As part of the prize, the winner will also get expert assistance from a professional stylist and personal shopper – perfect for helping you give your wardrobe a fabulous update for spring. That’s not all though – once you’re all decked out in your stylish new clothing and accessories, you’ll be treated to a delicious dinner at the wonderful Hotel du Vin on Trumpington Street. Enjoy a complimentary drink on arrival, followed by a meal for two in the brasserie, complete with a bottle of Prosecco to round off your indulgent day in style. Sound good? Head to our website at www.cambsedition.co.uk to be in with a chance of winning. After all, every girl needs some Ness in her wardrobe! Ness is located at Unit 5, Lion Yard Shopping Centre, CB2 3ET www.ness.co.uk Hotel du Vin is located at 15-19 Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1QA www.hotelduvin.com

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FASHION NEWS

HEART EYES EMOJI NECKLACE BY ESTELLA BARTLETT £21 LILAC ROSE, BRIDGE STREET

KOKO STRIPED SLEEVELESS DRESS IN ROSE BY NATHALIE VLEESCHOUWER £149 BOUDOIR FEMME, KING STREET

Check out our top picks this month from some of our favourite local independent fashion boutiques

MAISON SHIRT BLUE £75 ANNA, HIGH STREET, SAFFRON WALDEN

GRETA MINI BODY BAG BY OLLIE AND NIC £35 LILAC ROSE, BRIDGE STREET

SHOVAVA BLUE PEACOCK SCARF £60 PODAROK, BENE’T STREET

DRESS BY OUT OF XILE £164.95 CUCKOO, BURWASH MANOR LEATHER TRIANGLE CLUTCH BY ARK £36 ARK, PEAS HILL

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ZINNE SWAN DRESS BY LOUCHE £45 LILAC ROSE, BRIDGE STREET

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FASHION WORDS NICOLA FOLEY

AUTOGRAPH JUMPER £35 PER UNA SKIRT £59 BAG £89 ALL M&S, SIDNEY STREET

Say hi to your new favourite inter-season wardrobe staple – the spring knit. Cosy cable knits take a back seat for now, replaced by delicate styles in neutral and pastel shades. The high street is teeming with gorgeous options, from lightweight sweaters (perfect for layering) to cute knitted dresses – we love this ASOS number especially.

JACK WILLS SLIM FIT FINE KNIT SWEATER £54.50 ASOS

TWEEDY OVERSIZED RIB CREW NECK JUMPER £42 TOPSHOP, GRAFTON CENTRE & GRAND ARCADE

ASOS SWING DRESS IN RIB KNIT £32 ASOS

BATWING SWEATER £25.99 ZARA, ST ANDREW’S STREET

BLING YOUR SPRING WITH A METALLIC HANDBAG

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BAN.DO KEEP IT CLASSY ZIP POUCH £26 ASOS

GOLD METALLIC LEATHER HANDBAG £79.50 OLIVER BONAS, SIDNEY STREET

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FASHION COMPACT RIB FUNNEL TOP AND SKIRT £82 TOPSHOP, GRAFTON CENTRE & GRAND ARCADE

PRINTED TROUSERS £39.99 ZARA, ST ANDREW’S STREET

PINK FLORAL PRINTED TROUSERS £38 RIVER ISLAND, GRAND ARCADE

HYPER COLOUR STRIPE TOP AND SKIRT £84 TOPSHOP, GRAFTON CENTRE & GRAND ARCADE

CO-ORD The ‘co-ord’ trend has been doing the rounds for a while, but it’s about to go stratospheric. Expect matchy-matchy two pieces popping up left, right and centre this season – from pencil skirt-crop top combos to trouser suits.

ZIP DETAIL CLUTCH £25 TOPSHOP, GRAFTON CENTRE & GRAND ARCADE

METALLIC CROSS BODY CUT OUT BAG £29.95 WHITE STUFF, TRINITY STREET

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FASHION TURQUOISE SHIRT £28 RIVER ISLAND, GRAND ARCADE

COTTON CREW NECK SWEATER £75 JAEGER, TRINITY STREET

ELECKTRA RIBBED FLECK JUMPER £90 REISS, TRINITY STREET GREY BOMBER JACKET £29.99 NEW LOOK, LION YARD THE COLLECTION BLUE TEXTURED SHIRT £25 DEBENHAMS, GRAFTON CENTRE

SPRING

HOT LIST

Step into the new season with these top high street buys

PERRY ELLIS CAMO PRINT HOODED JACKET £85 HOUSE OF FRASER

CLARKS ORIGINAL JINK DESERT SHOES £75 TOPMAN, GRAND ARCADE

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BEAUTY

WORDS DAISY DICKINSON

If your hair is as dull as the weather, it’s time to fix up and look sharp. From changing your colour, to simply switching shampoos – it’s easier than you might think to breathe new life into your locks. Daisy Dickinson shows us how… From flat hat hair to woolly static, winter does awful things to our hair. If it’s not damaged from the ill-effects of cold weather and the heating being on, then I’m sure the layering of jumpers and scarves will be taking long-haired lovelies from dreamy to dreadlock. Just like with skincare, hair needs treating differently through the seasons.

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GIVE ME STRENGTH The quickest and most simple way to improve the condition of your hair is with a really good conditioner. Bumble and Bumble’s Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Conditioner 1 (£8.50, Boots) is infused with six oils to help soften, tame, de-frizz and protect. Non-greasy, it leaves hair manageable and is wonderful for those that suffer static. In a muddle over masks? Think of conditioner as your everyday moisturiser and masks as a boost. The Aussie Winter Miracle range has been designed especially for this time of year, with the 3 Minute Miracle 2 (£4.99, Boots) harnessing the power of ginseng to offer hair an immediate difference in just three minutes, and it smells amazing! A favourite hack is to use oil on any ratty ends, particularly coconut oil, which is now so trendy you won’t have any trouble finding it in your local supermarket, try Miaflora’s Coconut Oil tub (£6.99, Holland & Barrett). Smother into the ends of damp hair, and go!

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BEAUTY

KEEPING TRIM

FOLLOW THE BLOG

As a rule if your hair is shorter than sitting on your shoulder you should be getting it trimmed every four to six weeks, and for longer hair, six to eight weeks should suffice. Long hair, don’t care? Chances are if your hair is past shoulder length and looking a little ratty then you might! I’ve had long hair for years now, and the longer (and older!) it gets, the worse my split ends become – especially with the added damage from heat and styling. Don’t get your tresses in a stress though, my hairdresser showed me a quick fix for ridding yourself of those nasty ends, even if they go higher up your barnet than you’d like to lose, so you can still have long, luscious locks! You’ll need a pair of hairdressing scissors – which you can easily pick up in Boots – or otherwise the sharpest pair you can find at home. To start, brush your hair smooth – I like to use a Tangle Teezer 3 (£10.99, Boots) – and then take a section of hair, twisting it tightly from the top of your head to the tip, as if you were making a bun. You should see any split ends poking out of the twist away from the rest of the hair. Being really, really careful take your scissors and snip away the raggy split ends that are away from the hair twist – please take huge care here not to hack your hair off – we’re just aiming for teeny ends! The action of twisting the hair forces any split ends to surface not just from the end of your hair, but even higher up the length too, which is handy if you have layered hair and are not quite ready for that pixie crop just yet!

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STICKY S I T U AT I O N

DY I N G TO BE DIFFERENT

Even the best products can build up and leave residue in your hair over time. If your tresses are dull, lifeless, or worse still sticky like you haven’t quite got the conditioner out, these are all signs of product build-up. Look for a clarifying shampoo like L’Oréal’s Professionnel série expert Pure Resource (£10.99, lookfantastic. com) which is a purifying shampoo with vitamin E, anti-oxidant, purified water and an anti-hard water agent making it ideal for our East Anglian water. It’s a product I swear by for restoring radiance after a tip off from my hairdresser. If a clarifying shampoo isn’t quite cutting it, and you’ve got some serious build-up from using products like extra-strong hairspray, don’t panic, you’ll find everything you need in your baking cupboard. Simply mix a couple of spoons of baking soda with equal parts water into a paste, and rub into your hair, like exfoliator, concentrating on the worst affected areas. Leave for a few minutes and shampoo as normal.

Whether you’re covering greys, boosting your natural hue, or changing your colour completely, dying your hair can transform your appearance and give new life to a haircut you might not be ready to change yet. I’d always suggest visiting your hairdresser for advice, but if you’re feeling confident colouring at home can really save cash. If you’re new to colouring, a semi-permanent product will be more forgiving, gentler to use and will fade out rather than give heinously obvious roots. I love L’Oréal’s Casting Crème Gloss (£6.79, Boots) in the shade Cherry Red which is a total bargain and often on offer too. With coloured hair, it’s well worth investing in a dedicated shampoo and conditioner to keep the shade vibrant for longer. I adore KMS’s Color Vitality 4 (£22.10 for the duo, lookfantastic.com) which can be picked up from Urban Hairdressers (see Julie for the sharpest fringe in the city).This luxurious combo cleans, revives and gives kick-ass shine.

H OW TO: 1. Wear an old T-shirt and make sure you’ve got a stain-proof area for the task – I stick to the bathroom but have to be so careful about not accidentally flinging any of the dye onto my new wallpaper. 2. Brush your hair through and then wet it thoroughly – pop it in a towel while you add the colour to the developer bottle and shake it well. Flip the lid and get a few items ready before you don your gloves. I get a cotton swab out for mopping spills and I also hang a hair band from the tap – might seem odd but this is so I can grab it with my hair-dye-covered gloved hands without getting colour on anything unwanted – to then pin up my hair. 3. Squeeze the formula onto your roots starting at the top working from the front backwards like icing a cake until the product is worked in well. Then tip your head over and do the same at the back. Work the remaining product through the ends like applying shampoo. 4. Then grab that hair band (congratulating yourself for being so prepared) and pin your hair in a top knot being careful not to splatter anything in the process. Now it’s time to use the last of the bottle to make sure your hairline is nicely covered – I’ve actually found that I’d rather risk dying my skin a little than having a two-tone hairline so I don’t worry too much about dye around here – but I do clear up a decent edge and always swipe the back of my neck. 5. Follow the instructions for timings, and if you might get distracted, set an alarm, then spend plenty of time rinsing out the product, massaging well until the water runs clear. Follow with the deliciously scented conditioner, and voila!

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EDUCATION

WORDS NIGEL HELLIWELL

ENGINEERING

to inspire and equip the next generation Headmaster Nigel Helliwell explains how St Faith’s is introducing its pupils to engineering e are proud to be the first school in the UK to tackle the nationwide shortage of engineers by incorporating engineering into the core curriculum for primary age children. With high-profile backing for this initiative from Professor Dame Ann Dowling, president of the Royal Academy of Engineering and the James Dyson Foundation, we’ve developed a robust engineering curriculum in consultation with

Research shows most children have an idea of their future career path by the age of ten, yet engineering is not normally studied in its own right until GCSE. Out of 3,000 post-graduates currently studying engineering in the UK, only 50 are British and more than 80% come from countries outside the EU. Although engineering accounts for a quarter (24.9%) of UK turnover, there is a current annual shortfall of 55,000 workers with engineering skills. In addition, only 8.7% of professional engineers in the UK are women. The dearth of female engineers is a It is important to enable children to challenge right around the world, but UK figures are explore what engineering is all about the lowest in Europe. “Britain needs many Cambridge University’s Department of more engineers and we simply can’t get Engineering, with input from international them,” confirms Sir James Dyson, whose engineering companies around Cambridge, £8 million building is nearing completion and in accordance with the Royal Academy at Cambridge University’s Department of of Engineering guidelines. Our pupils, Engineering. “Like St Faith’s, the Dyson who are aged between seven and 13, now Foundation is addressing this problem benefit from weekly engineering lessons, by promoting high-quality engineering delivered by a specialist teacher as part of education. The more primary schools that the core timetable. teach engineering, whether as part of

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the ongoing timetable like St Faith’s or as stand-alone projects like those offered by the Dyson Foundation, the more successful we will be in nurturing the UK’s next generation of talented, creative engineers.” If we are going to address the national shortfall of engineers, we believe it is important to enable children to understand and explore what engineering is all about: the practical application of maths, science and computing knowledge in a context that requires imagination, innovation and resourcefulness. Professor Dame Ann Dowling agrees: “I am delighted that St Faith’s is introducing engineering into the curriculum for all pupils in Years 3-8. It is a great initiative and can enable the girls and boys to apply the things they learn in science, maths and computing in really exciting, creative ways. Engineering is about being creative and helping to solve problems that are important to society, from sustainable energy to developing new medicines, from microchips to megastructures. Engineering careers provide a way of making a difference to the world – and getting well paid while doing so.”

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