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Welcome

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hile the warmer months brought us the likes of Wild Wood Disco and the Big Weekend, November welcomes a more genteel run of music festivals here in the city. Kicking off on the 14th, Cambridge Music Festival is back with a dynamic series of classical concerts in iconic local venues including King’s College Chapel. Also check out the Cambridge International Jazz Festival for a sparkling programme of more than 60 events. Highlights are sure to include the genre-hopping Dinosaur at the Museum of Zoology, a celebration of Aretha Franklin at the Emmanuel United Reformed Church and the inimitable Brass Funkeys, who always get the crowd going.

From a room filled with exuberant music and dancing to a room of one’s own, as we explore the new Virginia Woolf exhibition at the Fitz over on page 20. An homage to Woolf’s desire to tell women’s stories; artistic creativity as a conduit, it presents a constellation of connections between creative women, artists and intellectuals that’s seldom explored. A song to the transformative power of the female gaze, it features the work of both well-known women artists and those often excluded from the canon of art history. I recommend a visit – if nothing else for the almost illicit thrill of seeing France-Lise McGurn’s colourful, radical art drawn directly onto the walls of this ancient museum.

Cambridge Literary Festival, crackling with its usual mix of literary stars, poets, eminent journalists, scientists and celebrity guests, is back from 23 to 25 November. Booklovers, head to page 26 for some programme highlights not to be missed.

Over in our food and drink section, the cosily delicious delights of winter are being welcomed. Chef Alex Rushmer, on page 65, waxes lyrical on simpler joys, like jacket potatoes smothered in too much butter and cheese, while our wine buff Elodie Cameron rounds up her favourite soul-warming red wines – all of which are made for hibernating with on a chilly November evening. Have a read on page 69.

There’s no better way to embrace the season than with a visit to a traditional Christmas Fair, and there’s plenty coming up locally to choose from. Pop on your woolly gloves, wrap them around a steaming cup of mulled wine and venture out to one of the area’s lovely festive markets – from the Mill Road Winter Fair to Bury St Edmund’s twinkling annual extravaganza, we’ve got info on the best of the bunch over on page 34.

We’ve also got a luxurious minibreak in Norfolk to give away to one reader, tips on where to head for the best Christmas dinners around the city, gigs, theatre and plenty more besides. Enjoy the issue and I’ll see you next month!

Nicola Foley EDITOR IN CHIEF

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CONTENTS 6 l STARTERS

Miscellaneous musings on Cambridge, plus our favourite social media pics of the month

11 l ARTS & CULTURE Exhibitions, art shows and theatre highlights to enjoy this month

20 l VIRGINIA WOOLF

As the Fitz welcomes a new exhibition inspired by her writing, we explore her life and loves

24 l BOOK CLUB

Book recommendations, special offers and author interviews

26 l LITERARY FESTIVAL The winter edition of Cambridge’s celebration of all things bookish

29 l FAMILY

News of North Pole Cambridge, plus theatre for kids and more

30 l AFTER HOURS

Comedy, festivals, gigs and more nightlife fun to seek out this November

34 l CHRISTMAS FAIRS Blitz your Christmas list at one of these fabulously festive local fairs

62 49 l FOOD NEWS

37 l COMPETITION

All the latest news from Cambridge’s buzzing food scene

41 l LISTINGS

We pay a visit to the acclaimed Tuddenham Mill near Newmarket

We’ve teamed up with not one but two luxurious Norfolk hotels for a fantastic giveaway Our at-a-glance guide to the top events and goings-on this month

54 l REVIEW

58 l STREET FOOD

We find out more about Cambridge’s flourishing street food scene

62 l MAKE THE BEST

Alex makes a street food inspired pile of tasty falafel with all the trimmings

65 l CHEF’S TABLE

This month Alex is all about cosying up with a good, old fashioned baked potato

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67 l NATURE’S LARDER The Gog highlights the seasonal ingredients to seek out this month

68 l DRINKS TROLLEY Wine tips, events, and our favourite drinking dens

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71 l DINING GUIDE

Winner, winner turkey dinner: our favourite festive feasts around the city

83 l FASHION

We round up the top trends of the month and show you how to recreate them

84 l WELLNESS

We go for some zen-time at Satyam’s new float centre in Chesterton

87 l BEAUTY

Daisy Dickinson shows us round the hottest new beauty products

89 l EDUCATION

We talk to the experts about the options for post-16 education

103 l GARDENING

Anna Taylor, owner of Anna’s Flower Farm, on what’s going on in the garden this month

105 l INTERIORS

Angelina Villa-Clarke on creating a cosy winter wonderland for your home

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THE LIGHT FANTASTIC Heralding the beginning of Christmas here in Cambridge, this year’s Big Switch-On takes place on 18 November. Revealing twinkling illuminations around the city centre, the event also features entertainment from local choirs and buskers, plus a visit from Santa and a top-secret celebrity, who’ll be flicking the switch at 5pm. Be sure to pop into the Grand Arcade, too, where a host of choirs and musicians will build up the festive spirit from midday, with the centre’s lights coming on at 4pm. Cambridge Theatre Group will show extracts from their new production of Peter Pan, a Stagecoach choir and dance group will perform, with the Rock Choir doing the final buildup to the big switch-on. Stores will be open for festive shopping, with many serving mince pies and Christmas drinks.

And to make sure the event goes off with a bang, the arcade’s confetti canons have been given extra power this year. They are now able to throw glitter up to 12 metres into the air, to cover the mall in stars.

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LOV E C A M BR IDGE GIF T C A R D With Christmas inching closer, many of us are turning our minds to what gifts to buy for friends and family. Help is at hand in the form of the Love Cambridge gift card, which is redeemable at more than 170 restaurants, shops and attractions across the city, ranging from big brands such as John Lewis, Topshop and Yo Sushi, to local indies including Millers Music, Aromi and Podarok. Launched by Cambridge Business Improvement District (BID), the cards can be purchased at love-cambridgegiftcard.com or in person at the Visitor Information Centre, and topped up with as little as £10 or as much as £200, making them an ideal pressie. Plus, you’ll be benefitting Cambridge’s economy by keeping the spend local. Win-win!

BONFIRE NIGHT FUN

Remember, remember, the fifth of November, when Midsummer Common’s hugely popular fireworks display returns to fill the sky with an incredible show. There will be all the usual booms, bangs, oohs, aahs and sparkles, plus a funfair and food stalls to enjoy. The event, which attracts a crowd of around 20,000 each year, is the city’s oldest and largest display – so expect big crowds and remember you can warm up before and after with street food and a few cockle-warming glasses of wine at nearby Thirsty. The display begins at 7pm and donations of at least £3 are encouraged.

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On an ancient road between Cambridge and Ely lies Denny Abbey: a building steeped in history, which began its life as a 12th century Benedictine church. A decade after the Benedictine monks moved in, Denny was handed over to the Knights Templar – a group of medieval religious warriors that Game of Thrones fans will immediately recognise as a source of inspiration for the show.

Known as the ‘fighting monks’, brothers of the order wore simple robes and lived a deeply ascetic life of prayer, abstinence – and a fair bit of battling to the death. Come 1308, the Templars had fallen out of favour with the king and were rounded up, arrested and taken to the Tower of London, where they were ‘encouraged’ to give up their vows. From then, under the patronage of the Countess of Pembroke (founder of Pembroke College) an order of Franciscan nuns known as Poor Clares took up residence. After thriving throughout the 14th and 15th centuries while home to nuns, chaplains and a large agricultural estate, the dissolution of the monasteries in 1536 signalled the end of religious life at Denny. The nuns left, all apart from the refectory was destroyed and the estate subsequently passed through the hands of many generations of farmers until the 20th century, when Pembroke College acquired it and placed it under the care of what’s now English Heritage. Today, Denny Abbey is a museum where you can discover the stories of the Benedictine monks, Knights Templar and Franciscan nuns who lived there, as well as exploring thousands of artefacts related to farming and rural life around Cambridgeshire.

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Culture Club ART EXHIBITIONS • THEATRE • BOOK CLUB • FESTIVALS • CHRISTMAS FAIRS A piece by Pete Hawkins, exhibited at Byard Art this month mont

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Transatlantic correspondence between Jim Ede, the founder of Kettle’s Yard, and key American abstract expressionist, Richard Pousette-Dart, is the catalyst behind the gallery’s latest exhibition.

Richard Pousette-Dart: Beginnings is the first solo exhibition of his work in the UK. In the 1940s – when he first met Ede – Pousette-Dart played a crucial role in the development of the New York School and the genesis of abstract expressionism, which changed US art in the post-war years.

His contemporaries included Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko and Willem de Kooning. He created layered paintings and experimented with drawing, photography and sculpture. Most of the works at the exhibition have been borrowed from American museums and are on display in the UK for the first time.

The exhibition, which began at the end of October, runs until 6 January. kettlesyard.co.uk

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CAMBRIDGE MUSIC FESTIVAL Bringing dazzling classical performances to some of the city’s most iconic venues year after year, Cambridge Music Festival returns for a ten-day run on 14 November. From a stirring choral performance of Mozart’s Requiem in the majestic setting of King’s College Chapel to a jubilant South American tango at the Emmanuel United Reformed Church, there’s a huge diversity of styles to be discovered on the programme, which features 14 concerts in total.

Highlights are sure to include Steve Reich, the boundary-pushing percussionist The Guardian described as “giving the contemporary musical world a licence to groove”; Murray Perahia, one of the most celebrated pianists of our time; and leading cellist Steven Isserlis, who will perform Beethoven’s cello sonatas in the stunning Trinity College Chapel.

Launched in 1991 as part of a celebration marking the bicentenary of Mozart’s death, the event has earned a reputation for presenting classical music in bold and imaginative ways.

Established global superstars mingle with the hottest up-and-coming artists on the varied programme, which challenges preconceptions of classical music with performances that bend genres and styles. A case in point is this year’s Rush Hour Concerts, which will see the musical

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legacy of great composers, such as Bach, collide with edgy, younger arrangements, such as High Life, a shimmying sax quartet by Will Gregory.

Also throwing the rulebook out the window will be the fabulous all-female Juice Vocal Ensemble, who bring bold, genre-hopping harmonies; and the absorbing Aurora Percussion Duo, who beat out rhythms on any hard surfaces they can find – including the floor – in their astoundingly physical performances “The music in this year’s programme has an astonishing capacity to take audiences as close as possible to the powerful moments and emotions of life,” says festival director Justin Lee. “Whether it’s the searing beauty of Mozart’s tragic Requiem, or the eerie strings of George Crumb’s Vietnam War-inspired Black Angels, you almost feel as though you are reliving those experiences yourself.

“It is all about high emotions,” he continues, “and saying that which words simply cannot.

Whether you are a seasoned music-lover or someone who has never been to a classical concert before, there is work here that will inspire and thrill you.”

For the full programme, visit the Cambridge Music Festival website. cambridgemusicfestival.co.uk

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NOV EM BER AT S A F F RON H A L L There’s a varied programme at Saffron Hall this month. To commemorate the end of the Great War, Britten Sinfonia presents a new arrangement of Nico Muhly’s poignant The Last Letter as part of an evening of music and letters on 10 November. Muhly’s piece intersperses a moving selection of letters by First World War German and British soldiers and their loved ones with music and poetry by composers and poets on both sides.

On 11 November, Saffron Walden Symphony Orchestra presents an Armistice Day concert, featuring music by composers who died on both sides of the front, plus Vaughan Williams’ Pastoral Symphony.

Grammy-nominated Stacey Kent sings tracks from her latest album I Know I Dream on 3 November – an album that features American standards and bossa nova classics – and the following day English Touring Opera joins forces with Granta Chorale, SCYM Junior Choir and SWCHS Voices to perform Bach’s St Matthew Passion.

So Percussion brings selected works from Steve Reich and Bryce Dessner to the venue on 23 November, while Scottish folk pioneers Lau play the venue on 30 November. saffronhall.com

T H E H A BI T OF A RT

Alan Bennett’s The Habit of Art comes to the Arts Theatre from 29 October to 3 November, starring Matthew Kelly and David Yelland. Bennett, arguably the most celebrated British playwright alive, has penned numerous hits, many of which have proved popular on the screen as well as the stage. The History Boys, The Madness of King George III, Talking Heads and The Lady in the Van are just a few, and Philip Franks’ production of The Habit of Art is the first revival of the 2009 play.

It imagines a meeting between poet WH Auden and the composer Benjamin Britten.

Exploring friendship, rivalry and heartache, this multi-layered masterpiece examines the joy, pain and emotional cost of creativity.

Tickets start from £20, with performances at 7.45pm, and with 2.30pm matinees on the Thursday and Saturday. cambridgeartstheatre.com

PETER PAN Yule be hooked this Christmas! The magic of Neverland will enchant, enthral and entertain as Peter Pan: a Musical Adventure comes to the Great Hall at The Leys.

Join Peter, Wendy, John and Michael as they sail away on a high-flying journey to Neverland, where they encounter Captain Hook, crocodiles and more.

Based on JM Barrie’s tale about the boy who wouldn’t grow up and his band of Lost Boys, this heart-warming musical has a captivating score by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, the award-winning songwriting duo behind Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s smash hit Mary Poppins.

Following sold out performances of Goodnight Mr Tom in 2016 and Roald Dahl’s classic James and the Giant Peach last year, this should be the perfect introduction to live theatre for young audiences.

Performances are from 18 to 22 December. camtheatrecompany.co.uk

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Views from the ’Bridge, The Junction’s showcase for work under development by some of the area’s up-andcoming finest, returns on 28 November in the venue’s J2. The line-up has yet to be finalised, but expect a mixed bill of original cabaret, contemporary dance and theatre, from members of the Junction’s artist development network, Troop. Tickets are £6 for a 7.30pm start. junction.co.uk

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Fancy giving something truly original as a Christmas gift, or maybe treating yourself? Byard Art’s latest exhibition offers a constantly evolving display of paintings, sculpture, ceramics, photography, jewellery and mixed media by more than 50 artists and designers. Among the works on display will be Simon Tozer’s charming, humourous screen prints like the above. The exhibition runs 10 November to 24 December. byardart.co.uk CAMBSEDITION.CO.UK

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The winner of seven Oscars, 1998’s Shakespeare in Love has been adapted for the stage and comes to the Arts Theatre from 5 to 10 November. What’s a young Will Shakespeare to do when he’s got writer’s block? The deadline for his new play, Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate’s Daughter, is fast approaching, but he’s in need of inspiration. Then he meets Viola, who is desperate to fulfil her dream of performing on the London stage, even if it means risking the disapproval of Queen Elizabeth I. The production, adapted by Lee Hall, is an epic Elizabethan extravaganza that’s filled with wit and fun. Tickets from £25 for 7.45pm performances, with matinee options on the Thursday and Saturday. cambridgeartstheatre.com

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Fourth annual festival of jazz from all around the globe.

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Venues big and small all around the city, from theatres and concert halls to museums and pubs.

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From 13 to 27 November

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Back for its fourth year, Cambridge International Jazz Festival features a huge, wide-ranging selection of acts to savour.

Opening the festival will be vocalists Liane Carroll and Ian Shaw – with four BBC Jazz Awards between them – supported by the London Gay Big Band at Junction J2 on 13 November, while the closing night star turn comes from vocalist and composer Madeleine Peyroux, at the Corn Exchange on 27 November.

Artistic director Roslin Russell is looking forward to the celebration of all things jazz. “Every year we celebrate jazz and this year we go further to celebrate women in jazz, global connections in jazz and tributes to the masters of jazz,” she said.

She said the festival would continue its mission to “advocate and celebrate talent and excellence in jazz. Whether it’s established masters, or rising talent or the London jazz scene, there is a place for everyone in the year’s programme”.

Featuring gypsy jazz with award-winning Dutch violinist Tim Kliphuis, drum ’n’ bass-inspired jazz from drummer and producer Richard Spaven, Kit Downes’ church organ sounds to raise spirits and soothe souls, and family friendly shows, such as Groove into Space featuring the Brass Funkeys, there truly is something for everyone.

“Within a fortnight Cambridge will host more than 60 events, with 72 artists, 428 musicians and thousands of audience members,” said Russell. “One of the key themes that we have been developing over the past few years is both the contribution and leadership of women in jazz.

“From headliners to debutants, concerts to workshops, this year’s programme is a proud celebration of the creativity that female artists have given to jazz.”

The events take place across numerous venues in and around Cambridge. And, as well as gigs, there will be several talks, films and workshops too.

Full details can be found on the festival website cambridgejazzfestival.info

YAZMIN LACEY

14 November  Portland Arms Yazmin sings with the clarity of classic soul. She began to play acoustic shows in 2014 and has been described by 6 Music’s Gilles Petersen as a “brilliant singer/songwriter and great new name for the UK”.

TONY KOFI AND THE ORGANISATION

15 November  Hidden Rooms After starting out in the Jazz Warriors in the early 90s, Tony is an established leading musician, composer and teacher. His fluent, fiery hard-bop style means he’s constantly in demand.

RICHARD SPAVEN TRIO

15 November  La Raza Using broken beat, dubstep and drum ‘n’ bass, Spaven’s acclaimed album The Self explores and defies genres.

He’s also drummed for many artists live and in the studio.

ORPHY ROBINSON PRESENTS VAN MORRISON’S ASTRAL WEEKS

16 November  Saffron Hall The Jazz FM Live Experience of the Year award-winner presents his interpretation of this classic album, 50 years after its release.

ALEC DANKWORTH SPANISH ACCENTS

16 November  Stapleford Granary A heady mix of top British musicians join bassist Alec Dankworth, vocalist Emily Dankworth and Jesus Olmedo providing flamenco dexterity.

VANESSA HAYNES CELEBRATES ARETHA FRANKLIN

16 November  Emmanuel United Reformed Church Haynes and her band present a retrospective of classics for this special festival tribute that celebrates the life of the late and legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.

YAZZ AHMED

18 November  West Road Concert Hall Playing standards and new tunes at the festival, Ahmed (who plays trumpet and flugelhorn) has performed, recorded or toured with Radiohead, These New Puritans, Manic Street Preachers and Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry.

DINOSAUR

21 November  Museum of Zoology Mercury prize-nominated Dinosaur play colourful new music that’s full of imagination and surprise, led by trumpeter Laura Jurd. Expect synth-pop meets jazz, with folk-infused grooves and glistening melodies.

MYLES SANKO

22 November  Junction 1 UK singer Sanko has been described as the “Lovechild of soul music”. His new album Forever Dreaming has a vintage feel, with a contemporary twist.

MADELEINE PEYROUX

27 November  Cambridge Corn Exchange Her latest work Secular Hymns produced a mix of funk, blues and jazz, capturing the live vibe of her trio that’s been together for the last two years.

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RUTHIE COLLINS, FOUNDER OF CAMBRIDGE ART SALON, GIVES HER ARTY PICKS OF THE MONTH

may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be,” once said Douglas Adams, author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and former Mill Road resident. An exhibition where four artists explore their journeys around the world, GO! is opening at Makers' Gallery in Hope Street Yard this month.

The GO! exhibition will take you on a journey from East Anglia to the Far East of Asia; the paintings reflect the four artists’ travels and cultural heritage – Sarah-Cate Blake, Sarah Allbrook, Nathan Huxtable and Hideki Arichi. The show opens with a private viewing on 2 November and closes with a meet the artists event on 10 November.

Award-winning Hideki Arichi’s work is bold, arresting and inspiring. A British-born Japanese artist with a keen interest in the history and aesthetics of Western and Japanese art, his work is informed by his extensive experience of travelling and observing everything from the detail of pattern, signs, shadows and people. Sarah Allbrook is a prize-winning oil painter who records the cities of East Anglia and the British countryside and coast, painting outdoors to create warm-hearted, vibrant work that generously evokes the spirit of a place.

Sarah-Cate Blake records her travel experiences in a series of acrylic and watercolour paintings, while her studio painting expands this into acrylic and larger watercolour paintings – often with shimmering, but exact, results. Nathan Huxtable is a Scottish artist who works in acrylic in a contemporary and often abstract form – bold, bright, gorgeous.

Those seeking to go on a journey without going that far should head over to Lola Maury’s Figurines on Saturday 10 November. Taking place at the Cambridge Buddhist Centre, this dance performance is supported by Cambridge Junction and offers an exercise in personal transformation, inspired by a whirling Dervish dance, and audiences are invited to join a meditation class.

Expect to be taken on a mesmerising journey of endless dance, that will ask you to stop, take a breather and re-engage with your body. Winner of the Deutsche Bank Awards for Contemporary Dance, and selected for the La Grande Scène des PSO, Maury is a choreographer from France who aims to create intimate and introspective experiences for audiences.

Something else to check out this month is Othersyde by the Cambridge Museum of Technology. Bar, chill out area and art space all in one, all kinds of activities have been planned for the coming months – find out more on the Facebook page. Cambridge film-maker James Murray-White and poet Clare Crossman have been offering a range of poetry and creative nights, developed by Matthew Taylor, who has plans to develop an Escape Games Room, too, with interactive and immersive theatre.

“The GO! exhibition will take you on a journey...”

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“Cambridge has long needed a multipurpose space where you can have workshops, classes, talks, hear music, poetry, but also have a drink. This is a fantastic location, next to the River Cam, perfect for inviting reflection and community-based arts activity,” says James Murray-White. “This is more than just a bar and it’s great to support the Museum of Technology.” There is an open call for people to reach out and get involved – it's excellent fun. While there, why not look into taking a boat trip with River Boat Rosie?

Head to the Fitzwilliam Museum on 7 November for the Cam Lates free event, Great Women Artists: Fitz Feminist Takeover, with music in the courtyard. Come along to share stories of women that are often missing from museum displays, find out about hidden highlights in the collections with talks and performances, or join in with art activities and creative museum activism.

While there, don’t miss Virginia Woolf: An exhibition inspired by her writings, which runs until 9 December. Watch out for gorgeous works like Barbara Hepworth’s Three Magic Stones, Vanessa Bell’s The Famous Women Dinner Service, or visceral video installation from the 1960s.

Finally, this is the month that many will be deep in their Christmas shopping – those shopping for quirky reads for children of friends should check out the alumni of the Anglia Ruskin Children’s Book Illustration MA for a range of fabulous Cambridge author-illustrators to buy from. Many will offer signed copies of their books, often available at Waterstones. My fave this Christmas will be buying copies of much-loved Cambridge author-illustrator Joy Rutherford’s children’s books, published by Bold Beasts.

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AS THE FITZWILLIAM MUSEUM WELCOMES AN EXHIBITION INSPIRED BY VIRGINIA WOOLF, RUTHIE COLLINS LOOKS AT THE RELEVANCE OF HER PIONEERING IDEAS TODAY, EXPLORING HER LIFE, WORK AND LINKS TO CAMBRIDGE

W alking into Virginia Woolf: An exhibition inspired by her writings, currently on show at The Fitzwilliam Museum, vibrant lines and colour hit you, painted directly onto the walls by French artist, FranceLise McGurn. She was commissioned especially for this major touring exhibition, which has been to two other places that Woolf had strong links to – St Ives (at the Tate) and Chichester (at Pallant House Gallery). The result – light, fresh and full of strong feminine energy – continues throughout the show, which is structured into themes that feel glaringly relevant to women today.

“I thought it would be interesting to have an exhibition that was predominantly women, but would draw on the literary heritage of St Ives in Cornwall, where many writers visited, including Virginia Woolf,” explains Laura Smith, curator of the exhibition.

Woolf first delivered her lectures extolling the links between creativity, independence and women having a ‘room

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of one’s own’, at Girton and Newnham in Cambridge, 1929, which became the basis for her pioneering text of the same name. She had strong links to Cambridge; her father and brothers studied at Trinity Hall and she knew many Cambridge academics, from novelist E. M. Forster to pioneering economist John Maynard Keynes. The original manuscript of A Room of One’s Own is on display and has been digitised as part of the exhibition.

A radical, Woolf had strong links to the Suffragette movement, which you can see in the display of many original suffragette pamphlets and paraphernalia of the time – showing hatpins, fashion and style as a form of protest.

“Very little is known about women,” wrote Woolf in 1929. “The history of England is the history of the male line, not the female. Of our fathers we know always some fact, some distinction. They were soldiers or they were sailors; they filled that office or they made that law.

But of our mothers, our grandmothers, our great-grandmothers, what remains?”

It was losing her mother as a young girl that led to the breakdowns that haunted Woolf for the rest of her life and for which she was treated with ‘containment’ – strict solitary confinement, void of all creative expression, fed on a fatty, milky diet. This jarring sense of loss of the mother – and Woolf ’s yearning to restore the status of women through her feminism – permeates the show. “It’s sad many of the women exhibited are not well recognised throughout art history,” comments Laura Smith.

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This strong sense of a matriarchal lineage of ideas touches on what Smith describes as a ‘constellation’ of connections between creative women, artists and intellectuals, rarely explored on such an ambitious scale. “I wanted to demonstrate that art is not a single lineage. It’s plural. There were lots of women artists and artists of all races and heritage, exploring themes that are not what we would naturally recognise as art,” she explains.

“Women in art were generally seen through a man’s eyes. This was about

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Images The exhibition features artists as diverse as (clockwise from above)Vanessa Bell, Ithell Colquhoun, Wilhelmina Banks-Graham and Dora Carrington

“Women in art were generally seen through a man’s eyes. This is about women seeing women” women seeing women,” comments Penny Slinger, on her work Perspective, from the series An Exorcism (1970-77), also on show.

Fans of Judy Chicago’s infamous feminist installation, The Dinner Party, will love Vanessa Bell’s ‘The Famous Women’ dinner service, a 50-piece ceramic dish set featuring portraits of famous women from history. A private commission, barely exhibited until this year, the series is hand-painted on white Wedgwood.

“She was strict about who she allowed to paint her; the only paintings that exist by a woman of her were by her sister, Vanessa Bell. The portrait of Woolf included in the exhibition shows her and her sister at the height of her success,”

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Laura Smith says. This bond between Vanessa Bell and Virginia Woolf is one that many modern-day women will recognise as intellectually and artistically empowering, as well as sisterly. Bell designed dust jackets for Woolf ’s books, Woolf reviewed her sister’s exhibitions.

She found a strong sense of self in her, too. “I always feel like I am writing more for you, than for anybody,” Virginia once wrote to ‘Nessa’, as she called her sister.

The female gaze, as encouraged through Woolf, can be transformative.

Woolf once commented that as creative women we ‘think back through our mothers’. “She’s talking about a lineage of women; this is an example

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of what that looks like,” explains Laura Smith. A creative sisterhood that has long been inspiring women across generations – often hidden or lost within art history.

Featuring works by a range of female artists including Vanessa Bell and other greats such as Barbara Hepworth and Romaine Brooks, as well as female surrealist artists often missed, such as Ithell Colquhoun and many living, contemporary female artists, this exhibition is a testimony to the legacy Woolf left to women today. Pioneering, radical – still needed. l Virginia Woolf: An exhibition inspired by her writings runs at The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, until 9 December.

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M IDDL E ENGL A N D BY JON AT H A N COE INTERVIEW BY CHARLOT TE GRIFFITHS

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onathan Coe’s new novel Middle England sees characters first encountered in the writer’s earlier books, The Rotters' Club and The Closed Circle, playing out their lives against the eight years of actually-quitetumultuous British history between 2010 and 2018. Deaths, marriages and births, elections, the Olympics, the London riots and – of course – Brexit.

Described as the ‘first great post-Brexit novel’, the final few chapters of Middle England are set in September 2018, but were written earlier this year. Since finishing in May, Jonathan’s had his fingers crossed that nothing too dramatic would happen to undo his prophetic writing. “I did undergo a couple of anxious months where I thought ‘maybe something incredibly drastic is going to happen – Brexit’s going to be reversed, or Trump’s going to go to war with North Korea’,” he says, “but the world just seems to be trundling along in the same desperate muddle as it was while I was writing the book.”

It’s been three years since the publication of Jonathan’s last book, Number Eleven. “I have these long periods of recovery after finishing a novel where people ask me what I’ve been doing and I’m honestly unable to tell them,” he says.

“Time just seems to dribble away. I didn’t start writing Middle England – or even thinking about it, actually – until just after the referendum in 2016. Of all my recent books, it’s the one I’ve written most quickly – it took about 12 months from start to finish.”

When Jonathan was researching What a Carve Up!, first published 24 years ago, it was much harder to track down published information to use as reference material.

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“Now you have this double-edged sword where you can basically find out anything you want on the Internet in about five minutes, but you slightly miss that human contact of actually meeting someone who’s on the front line of things,” he says.

“To my memory, apart from talking to a parliamentary researcher about an MP’s work-life balance, most of the research [for Middle England] was done online or by reading newspapers – it’s my very direct response to what we were all seeing and reading about in the media. I just wanted to put on record my perspective of what it felt like to live through the last eight years, to get it down on paper.”

His feeling is that we’re living through a time where recent history very rapidly becomes ancient history. “Everything’s moving so fast and so drastically that it’s hard to remember. For instance, when I was writing about the 2015 elections, I suddenly remembered what a huge moment that felt like,” he says. “We’d all been absolutely convinced that Ed Miliband’s Labour would, at the very least, make sufficient inroads for a hung parliament – and Labour supporters woke up the next morning with an incredible feeling of defeat and disbelief, but hardly

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anyone seems to talk about that election any more. Similarly with the 2011 riots, which were such a strange and disturbing moment in recent British history, but they hardly seem to figure in the public memory – it was only seven years ago.”

“I want to put these things in a book purely to remind people that they’d happened. We’ve become so amnesiac, swept up in the current of the now.”

Middle England differs from Jonathan’s other novels in that there isn’t really a main storyline – it’s documentary-like,

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CATHY MOORE ON MIDDLE ENGLAND

and brilliant characters through a time of immense change and disruption in Britain. This is a novel for now, which confronts the absurdity of the situation we find ourselves in at the hands of the political classes and tells the story of England: a story of nostalgia, bewilderment, confusion, humour, friendship, love and rage. Two other wonderful, but very different, books that cover similar themes are Amanda Craig’s The Lie of the Land and Ali Smith’s Autumn.

You can see Jonathan Coe talking about Middle England at Cambridge Literary Festival on Saturday 24 November at 1pm. For full details, visit cambridgeliteraryfestival.com.

Cathy Moore is the director of Cambridge Literary Festival.

I read the selection for this month’s book club while on holiday in the idyllic Languedoc-Roussillon region of France, where we found seasonal apricots and figs in abundance, the grape harvest in full swing – carefully and painstakingly hand-picked on small family run vineyards – a boulangerie or two in every village plus bountiful markets with cheese, charcuterie, honey and a cornucopia of fruit and vegetables. In many ways, this was a far cry from the Middle England depicted in Jonathan Coe’s latest novel of the same name. Middle England portrays our divided country with Coe’s characteristic humour, intelligence and compassion. Set in the Midlands and London over the last eight years, Coe follows his vivid

following the characters’ lives against the framework of current events. “It’s the story of Britain over the past eight years,” he says, “and it was a question of taking these characters and seeing how they reacted to the events.”

Although Jonathan might not have started with a plot, he did have a structure: his writing process began with the definite knowledge that the book would take the form of 45 sections, each about 3,000 words long. “That gave me the length and proportions of the book, and it was a question of weaving in as many episodes from public life and the characters’ private lives as I could within those dimensions,” he says. “I did something I’ve never done before, which was to use handwritten index cards, numbered from one to 45. I then worked out the main narrative points and started shuffling them together. It’s what screenwriters used to do, I think, before computers and, for some reason, it seemed like it was the right sort of approach for this book.”

The English Literature student in me raises her hand. I ask: “This strikes me

as somewhat reminiscent of the current British political situation with regards to Brexit: we don’t have a plot or a story, but we have a time frame and a structure, where no-one seems to know what’s going on… but we know we’ve got to do it all by March next year.”

Jonathan laughs at this. “That’s a good analogy. You can have that one,” he replies.

There is a beautiful set piece in the 15th section of the book, one third of the way through Jonathan’s structure. The chapter sees the majority of the characters sat in their respective homes, watching the opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics. Jonathan’s own experience of this cultural event echoed that of one of his characters, Philip Chase.

“I sat down with my family and thought, ‘well, this isn’t going to be very interesting, but I’ll watch it because it’s a national moment’, and was caught up in its energy and its brilliance.”

Inspired, Jonathan immediately went to his computer and bought tickets for one of the Olympic events: “We ended up watching women’s football at Wembley Stadium, which I never would have done before,” he says. “It was such a joyful and inventive celebration of the state of Britishness in 2012. Like a lot of people, I look back at it now and think about this Festival of Brexit Britain, which Theresa May is proposing for exactly ten years later, and somehow it’s not so easy to summon the enthusiasm for it. Maybe I’ll be proved wrong.” l

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Winter Literary Festival AS THE WINTER EDITION OF OUR CITY’S MUCH-LOVED CELEBRATION OF WORDS RETURNS, WE ROUND UP SOME HIGHLIGHTS

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ausing a frisson of excitement for booklovers across the city, the programme of the next instalment of the Cambridge Literary Festival has been released and booking is open. Running 23 to 25 November at venues including the Old Divinity School and the Palmerston Room, the organisers have once again pulled in a stellar line-up of speakers, ranging from comedians, cooks and historians to scientists, journalists and of course, some of the top new fiction writers in the game.

After preview events with Man Booker International Prize winner Olga Tokarczuk and Monty Python star Eric Idle in October, the festival proper begins on 23 November with a visit from TV personality Graham Norton, who’s been

carving out a parallel career for himself as a successful novelist. After his debut Holding – a tale of murder in a rural Irish community – comes 2018’s Keeper, an absorbing tale of family secrets and illfated loves, which looks sure to cement his burgeoning reputation as a fresh literary voice.

Saturday 24 November serves up a busy day at the festival, with visits from ‘Queen of Shops’ Mary Portas, comedian-comescience-boff Robin Ince and Jonathan Coe, the acclaimed author of What a Carve Up! Coe is in town to discuss his latest novel Middle England – the subject of this month’s Cambridge Edition Book Club – which considers the state of the post-Brexit nation through a vividly imagined cast of characters.

Also talking politics on the Saturday is the endlessly-entertaining Steve Bell, who’ll be pondering Jeremy Corbyn’s rise from ‘unelectable’ to ‘leader-in-waiting’.

Best known as The Guardian’s political cartoonist, Bell delights in showing Britain’s political class the sharp side of his pen – and has found Corbyn to be the subject that keeps giving.

Saturday will also see the festival welcome TV historian David Reynolds for a look at Stalin’s secret wartime correspondence with Churchill and Roosevelt, influential Turkish writer Elif Shafak, and Rosie Wilby, who asks: is monogamy dead?

Sunday yields another varied crop, featuring big names including wine

aficionado Oz Clarke, wellness guru Ella Mills, quip queen Jo Brand and cycling superstar Sir Bradley Wiggins.

Local author Sophie Hannah’s ‘murder mystery musical’ The Generalist is sure to delight lovers of a good whodunnit, while Cathy Newman’s Bloody Brilliant Women shines a light on remarkable females who changed the course of history.

Stefan Collini and Melissa Benn, meanwhile, stop by to consider what a better schools and universities system looks like – and how we get there.

Then, taking us from education to the environment, Lucy Siegle equips us with the tools to turn the tide on plastic usage.

On the same day, two novelists at the top of their game join forces for an exploration of ghosts, secrets, lies and the tangled relationship between the past and the present. Sarah Perry – author of smash hit The Essex Serpent, which was Waterstones Book of the Year – and Sarah Moss, responsible for the eerie, gripping Ghost Wall, are sure to make thoroughly engaging conversation partners.

There’s more for politics enthusiasts on Sunday too: David Runciman, one of the UK’s leading professors of politics, offers an alarming treatise on the end of democracy as we know it; social policy is under the spotlight in Crumbling Britain, and the BBC’s economics editor Kamal Ahmed looks at the issue of immigration in Britain. For the full programme, visit the Cambridge Literary Festival website. l cambridgeliteraryfestival.com

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Lord Ashcroft Building; Palmerston Room (St John’s College); Union Chamber; Union Library

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TOP FAMILY DAYS OUT NORTH POLE CAMBRIDGE

Now in its seventh year, North Pole Cambridge has become a popular festive fixture on Parker’s Piece, heralding the arrival of the Christmas season and twinkling invitingly right the way through to the new year. Launching on 17 November and running until 6 January, this year’s event will be delivering the usual dose of Christmassy magic, complete with ice skating, stalls, rides and food and drink. At the heart of the attraction is a huge open-air rink, offering 600 metres of gleaming ice to glide around on, plus there’s the Alpine Cabin Bar to cosy up in with hot chocolates, mulled wine, festive cocktails and seasonal drinks. If you’re feeling peckish, there will be all sorts of traditional food treats to enjoy, including German bratwurst from the swing grill, gourmet burgers, fish and chips and churros. Skating tickets start at £10.50 for kids and £12.50 for adults. thenorthpolecambridge.co.uk

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25 NOV

F I R ESI DE TA L ES W I T H GR A N DDA D

Cosy up around the fire and listen to Grandpa’s tales at Cambridge Junction.

Kids can tuck into marshmallows while they enjoy stories of daring escapes from sharks, making underpants for giants, sneaky princesses and grumpy trolls.

With beautiful puppetry and captivating storytelling, the show is sure to spark the imagination, whether you’re 4 or 104! Tickets are £10 for adults, £6 for children. junction.co.uk

Considering adding to your family with a pet? Wood Green, The Animals Charity, has a service dedicated to helping pet owners and would-be pet owners. From general advice to behaviour, health and wellbeing tips, Wood Green has years of experience. Plus, if you’re interested in taking home one of their pets, they carefully match every animal looking for a new home with new owners and guide you through the homing process with knowledge of each pet’s individual lifestyle or training needs and any medical issues they might have – a pet they’ve taken the time to know.

Life can also be unpredictable and if pet owners are no longer able to care for a pet, Wood Green offer help with that too. woodgreen.org.uk

SUSHI CLASSES FOR KIDS

Got a budding chef on your hands? Take them along to Sticks’n’Sushi on 25 November for a special kid-friendly class aimed at children 6 to 12 years old. As well as learning how to make their own sushi rolls and nigiri, they’ll get to take home their treats together with a goody bag. The classes are held quarterly on Sundays and cost £25. eventbrite.co.uk

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THE NIGHTLIFE EVENTS NOT TO MISS THIS MONTH

K A ISER CH I EF S 12 FEB, CORN EX, FROM £38

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Formed back in 2000, Kaiser Chiefs had a string of monster hits with tracks like Oh My God and I Predict A Riot and they’re still going strong.

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14 MAR, JUNCTION, £27.50

Formed in Stockport in the 70s, 10cc are regarded as being one of the most influential, not to mention inventive, acts ever to emerge from the UK. They achieved commercial and critical success with hits like I’m Not In Love, Dreadlock Holiday and The Things We Do For Love, cementing their place in the pop canon, but were also known for their boundary-pushing creativity. Catch them doing their thing at the Corn Exchange on 4 November, 7.30pm. Tickets are £38. cambridgelivetrust.co.uk

The Scottish singer responsible for hits like Suddenly I See and Black Horse and the Cherry Tree is on the road in support of her sixth album WAX.

CHRIS DIFFORD

Join Squeeze co-founder Chris Difford at St Phillip’s Church on Mill Road for a special performance with local legend Boo Hewerdine.

Difford, whose repertoire with Squeeze includes classics such as Cool For Cats, Up The Junction and Labelled With Love, is stopping by as part of his Some Fantastic Acoustic Book tour, and will be sharing tales of his musical adventures along with acoustic renditions of some of his hits.

Ely-based Boo Hewerdine has written hits for numerous stars including Natalie Imbruglia and kd lang, plus Eddi Reader, for whom he penned the Ivor Novello-nominated Patience of Angels.

Join them on 27 November at 7pm, tickets £18. greenmind.co.uk

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Tickets have been released earlier than usual for our muchloved local folk fest, which as usual will feature the cream of the folky crop.

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JORDAN WORLAND FROM LOCAL MUSIC WEBSITE SLATE THE DISCO GIVES HIS TOP LIVE MUSIC PICKS FOR THE MONTH AHEAD

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It’s a huge month for live music in Cambridge: we’ve got indie-pop from New York, circle-pit hip hop from Russia, an all-day festival and jazz from all around the globe descending on the city.

My pick from the Cambridge Jazz Festival is Nottingham’s queen of neo-soul, Yazmin Lacey, who brings her honey-laced harmonies and jazz/hip-hop fusion to The Portland on the 14th. There’s a busy month at the Storey’s Field Centre, with Haley (9th), Paul Draper (16th) and Cavetown (22nd) all on our to-see list. Haley (FKA Haley Bonar) makes wonderfully crafted, acute pop-rock, while Cavetown is a Cambridge-based musician who has worldwide success under his belt, having taken experimental indie and folk from his bedroom to a sold-out US tour this autumn. Ex Mansun frontman Paul Draper now goes it alone creating art which straddles dark pop and progressive rock at the same time.

The Blue Moon hosts legendary Avant-guard duo Charalambides on the 23rd, playing their first European shows in seven years. Trippy Irish trio Woven Skull bring their new record to the same venue on the 9th. Cath and Phil Tyler (3rd) and Bouquet of Dead Crows album launch (24th) complete our picks for the Norfolk Street venue.

With loud, visceral political punk rock, The Blinders will be at The Portland Arms on the 6th. The same venue hosts Moscow Death Brigade (10th), Mauve (18th), Sink Ya Teeth (21st), and Terrorvision’s Tony Wright (27th).

Former Slow Club singer Rebecca Taylor brings new solo guise Self Esteem on the 22nd. Our top Portland pick is Goldblume’s album launch (8th); they draw on aspects of math-rock, grunge and punk, and their debut LP is much anticipated. The launch show includes support from prolific Birmingham quintet Sunshine Frisbee Laserbeam with a psyched-out spin on the power pop of early Weezer.

At Cambridge Junction, Britpop veterans Sleeper, back with a new album after 21 years, take to the stage on the 23rd. New York trio Sunflower Bean bring melody and swagger on the 30th. Nodding to their heroes Fleetwood Mac with their accomplished second album, the trio have had a brilliant year, notching up rave reviews. Our must-see Cambridge Junction show this month is Hinds, a Madrid outfit that blend garage rock with catchy hooks – catch them on the 20th.

ALL SAINTS

At their peak in the 1990s, All Saints were one of the hottest bands in the game: the combat-wearing, cool girl arch rivals to the Spice Girls, they burst onto the scene with I Know Where It’s At and went on to become one of biggest-selling pop acts of the decade.

Made up of Mel Blatt, Shaznay Lewis and sisters Nicole and Natalie Appleton, they enjoyed huge hits with tracks like Never Ever, Pure Shores and Black Coffee, picking up a slew of BRIT awards before an acrimonious split 2001. Happily, the quarrels are now, ahem, water under the bridge and they’re back on the road and making new music together. Their latest album Testament has been met with widespread critical acclaim. Catch them on 29 November at the Corn Exchange, tickets from £32.50. cambridgelivetrust.co.uk

JESSI E J

Pop sensation Jessie J hits Cambridge this month as a pitstop on her UK tour, touching down at the Corn Exchange on 19 November. She’s on the road in support of her latest album, R.O.S.E., described as her most confessional, personal offering yet. She’s also sure to get the crowd dancing with uplifting classics from her back catalogue like Price Tag and Do It Like A Dude. Join the pop-tastic fun for £35.50. cambridgelivetrust.co.uk

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10 NOV

HOSPI TA L I T Y C A M BR IDGE Drum and bass fans of Cambridge are being treated to a second visit this year from Hospital Records’ finest on 10 November, when Hospitality hits the Junction for an all-night party. Running 10pm to 6am, the line-up features genre heavyweights including S.P.Y, DJ Marky and Danny Byrd, plus Cambridge’s most famous drum and bass exports: Logistics and Nu:Tone. Tickets from £20 adv. junction.co.uk

CAMBRIDGE SKA, R E G GA E & SOUL F E S T I VA L

Celebrating 50 years of Trojan Records, the label responsible for creating icons including Bob Marley, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and Desmond Dekker, Cambridge Junction will host a lively night of ska, reggae and soul on 9 November.

The line-up includes Susan Cadogan & The Friendly Fire Band and Jamaican legend Owen Gray, plus plenty more special guests. Tickets are £22.50. junction.co.uk

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FRED’S HOUSE Fresh from a tour of China, local band Fred’s House are back on home turf with a gig at the Junction this month. The recipients of the Syd Barrett Pride of Cambridge Award last year, the band – fronted by the very watchable Vix Gavin – is a folky fivepiece that serve up gorgeous harmonies and an easy-listening, West Coast vibe. With a new album out later this year we expect they’ve got some brand new tunes to share, too… Catch them on 24 November in the J2, tickets are £12. junction.co.uk

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BLITZ YOUR CHRISTMAS LIST AND ENJOY A MULLED WINE OR TWO AT ONE OF THESE FABULOUSLY FESTIVE FAIRS IN AND AROUND CAMBRIDGESHIRE

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It’s the day when thousands of shoppers and food lovers flood Mill Road, making it a sea of people rather than rushhour traffic. You’ll find some of the finest local crafts, the tastiest eats, singers young and old, dances, demonstrations, live bands – and you’ll almost certainly run into at least five people you know to boot.

Expect to find a bustling food market in the Gwydir Street car park, while most of Mill Road’s excellent shops, restaurants and takeaways will come out on to the street to almost bring the food to you. Simply pick a queue (it won’t be too long) and lick your lips while you wait. There will be an exhibition by local artists in the Drama Centre on Covent Garden and if you want to get involved as a volunteer you’d be most welcome. The fair runs from 10.30am to 4.30pm, with Mill Road closed to traffic all the way down to Coleridge Road. millroadwinterfair.org

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BLACKTHORPE BARN A rustic woodland barn just outside of Bury St Edmunds hosts one of the more ‘permanent’ offerings for festive shoppers who want a wide range of everything all in one place.

The Country Christmas Shop is already open, offering a range of decorations, treats and gifts, plus new pet products and more gifts for men this year. From 11 November and over the following six weekends you can meander through the barn, browsing the hand-crafted items on show, all made by the exhibitors themselves – choose from turned and crafted wooden creations, textile and knitwear garments, ceramics, metal sculptures and leather goods. And, most importantly, for younger visitors, there’s a Santa’s grotto, complete with elves and a sense of nostalgia! blackthorpebarn.com

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DEEPDA L E CH R ISTM A S M A R K ET Now in its tenth year, the Deepdale Christmas Market takes place from 30 November to 2 December in the village of Burnham Deepdale on the Norfolk coast. Three large marquees will house more than 120 local artisans and producers, selling everything from wreaths, soaps and homewares to biscuits, chutneys and beer. Food and drinks include pizzas, pies, crepes, mulled wine, hot chocolate, burgers, sloe gin and Christmas punch. dalegatemarket.co.uk

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H ISTON H A N DM A DE Histon Handmade hosts its fourth event, with 23 leading local designers/makers – all selected by invitation – displaying their work. Established in 2016 by jewellery maker Claire Howieson, the latest fair will include prints and cards, ceramics, glass, textiles, paintings and jewellery. Tasty treats from Histon’s Geographer will keep you going. If you want to avoid the crowds, visit in the second half, advise the organisers (it runs from 12pm to 7pm). It's a popular event, not to be missed. histonhandmade.com

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BURY ST EDMUNDS CHRISTMAS FAYRE There’s guaranteed to be a huge range of choice at Bury St Edmunds' big Christmas extravaganza, with a whopping 300-plus stalls to browse and buy from. Local bands, church choirs and school groups will provide live music, with a parade of school pupils with giant puppets getting things underway on Thursday evening. On the first day, there will be late-night shopping offers, free refreshments, discounts on fairground rides and free parking. On the Friday and Saturday, the fairground and entertainment (including dance and cookery demonstrations) will continue until 8pm. There will be plenty of child-friendly activities, too. On Sunday, there’s a more relaxed vibe that’s perfect for browsers, and a traditional carol service closes the fair in the evening. burystedmundschristmasfayre.co.uk

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Shop and eat in style, with the home of horse racing beside you, as Presents Galore takes over the Millennium Grandstand at the Rowley Mile course in Newmarket. There’s loads to browse: candles, cashmere, toys, toiletries, food, jewellery, books and much more. For foodies, there’s pies from Lime Tree Pantry, cupcakes from Tout Sweet, salamis from The Real Boar Company, plus drinks from Pinkster Gin and English Spirit Distillery. presentsgalore.org

Travel back in time for a Georgian Christmas at the Wimpole Estate, which is opening its doors for fabulously festive celebrations both this month and next. On 10 and 11 November, pay a visit for the craft fair, where you can pick up all kinds of unique gifts and delicious things to eat, or stop by on weekends on the run-up to Christmas to see this stunning estate dressed in Georgian festive finery and enjoy seasonal food and decorations. nationaltrust.org.uk

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One of the most popular festive shopping experiences in the region – now in its seventh year – features a transformed cathedral. More than 120 bespoke trade stalls will be in the cathedral’s nave, its Lady Chapel and also a heated marquee in the grounds. As well as arts and crafts, there will be food traders, a vintage carousel, demonstrations, music, plus reindeer and children’s entertainment on the Saturday. And if all that’s not enough, take a look at the Stained Glass Museum, which will be open as usual during the fair. If you can’t wait for the 15th, on 14 November there’s a preview evening at 6.30pm, with £6.50 entry that includes a glass of wine. Entry is £4 and those aged under 16 will be admitted for free, with fair and museum tickets costing £7. elycathedral.org

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Rosette restaurant, enjoying some of its celebrated fine-dining fare before hitting the hay. Come morning, you’ll be treated to a delicious breakfast made using local produce before you set off to your next destination, The Norfolk Mead Hotel.

Located under half an hour’s drive from The Grove, this gorgeous bolthole greets you with a private lake and stunning, sweeping gardens that extend right to the River Bure. The elegant, individually designed bedrooms are the last word in luxury: perfect for relaxing in before you head down for dinner at the two AA Rosette restaurant where you can feast on dishes such as pork fillet with ham hock

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and confit duck fritter. Come morning, you might like to round off your trip with a leisurely stroll through the gorgeous grounds and work up an appetite for breakfast before heading on your way, refreshed and revitalised.

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What’s On

A ROUND-UP OF EVENTS IN AND AROUND CAMBRIDGESHIRE THIS MONTH

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FIREWORKS BOAT TRIP SPECIAL

AN EVENING WITH NIGELLA LAWSON Household name and the original Domestic Goddess, Nigella stops by to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her first book How to Eat: The Pleasures and Principles of Good Food.

7.30pm | Cambridge Corn Exchange | from £23 | cambridgelivetrust.co.uk

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Departing from The Plough at Fen Ditton, you can experience the city’s spectacular fireworks show, held at Midsummer Common, from the river in true Cambridge style. Enjoy fish and chips and a drink while you take in the show.

6pm | The Plough, Fen Ditton | £21.50 visitcambridge.org

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A tribute to Broadway chorus performers, the show depicts a gruelling round of auditions and the true grit behind the glamour.

7.45pm Tuesday-Saturday & 2.30pm Saturday | ADC Theatre | from £9 adctheatre.com

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British rock ‘n’ roll legends – who in one way or another have been performing since 1964 – the boys from 10cc are behind classics such as Dreadlock Holiday, I’m Not In Love and The Things We Do For Love. They bring their acclaimed sound, not to mention their greatest hits, to Cambridge this November.

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SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE Suffering from writer’s block, a young Will Shakespeare finds his inspiration in the beguiling Viola De Lesseps. Based on the Oscar-winning film.

7.45pm Monday-Saturday & 2.30pm Saturday | Cambridge Arts Theatre | from £25 | cambridgeartstheatre.com

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL The noughties movie classic comes to the stage at the ADC Theatre. Break free with Troy and Gabriella in this family friendly and immensely fun musical experience.

11pm Wednesday-Saturday & 2.30pm Saturday | ADC Theatre | from £6 adctheatre.com 10 NOVEMBER

THREE WINE MEN After their inaugural Cambridge visit proved such a success last year, the UK’s favourite oenophiles return to the Corn Exchange for more wine chat and top tipple tips.

12-3pm & 4-7pm | £35 | Cambridge Corn Exchange | cambridgelivetrust.co.uk 10 NOVEMBER

LOLA MAURY: FIGURINES A mesmerising and transformative dance performance of perpetual motion, inspired by the movements of the whirling dervish.

It is preceded by a meditation class led by a member of Cambridge Buddhist Centre.

3.30pm & 5pm | Cambridge Buddhist Centre £10 | junction.co.uk 12-17 NOVEMBER

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M Y L ES S A N KO Myles Sanko teams up with Afro Cuban jazz club, Snowboy & the Latin Section, for a night of music with the energy of a 1970s New York block party.

7pm | Junction, J1 | £18 adv | junction.co.uk

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Ruth Jones (Gavin & Stacey) makes a rare stage appearance in this hilarious show about a village a cappella group who – against their better judgement – decide to aim for a slot on television entertainment juggernaut, Britain’s Got Talent.

7.45pm Monday-Saturday & 2.30pm Thursday & Saturday | Cambridge Arts Theatre | from £25 cambridgeartstheatre.com

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JOANNA STRAND End the week on a laid-back note with jazz singer and cabaret performer Joanna Strand, with the additional treat of tasty street food and well-stocked bar trucks.

8pm | Saffron Hall foyer | £13.50 adults, under 18s £7 | saffronhall.com

14 NOVEMBER

T HE GINGER SN A PPED Ru Paul’s Drag Race favourite Jinkx Monsoon and lyrical wizard Major Scales return to showcase their upcoming album.

8pm | Junction, J1 | from £21 | junction.co.uk

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VAN MORRISON’S ASTRAL WEEKS Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Van Morrison’s masterpiece Astral Weeks, Orphy Robinson brings together a selection of the UK’s top jazz players to recreate the magic.

7.30pm | Saffron Hall | From £15 | saffronhall.com

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SNOW QUEEN

FIZZ WITH FOX & FOX

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Tutti Frutti Productions presents a fresh spin on Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen, with memorable music and beautiful design.

11.30am & 2.30pm | Junction, J2 | £10 adult, £6 child | junction.co.uk

Join East Sussex winery Fox & Fox for topnotch sparkling wines and perfectly matched platters at Cambridge Cookery School.

7pm | Cambridge Cookery School | £90 cambridgecookery.com

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ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Following the critically acclaimed 2016/17 show Brain Dump, Noble’s new show, EL HABLADOR showcases his undeniable storytelling skill, showmanship and surrealism. “Expect the unexpected”, he says of the show, “Unless you’ve seen me before. Then you know what to expect. But I might not do that.”

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Always entertaining and razor-sharp, Ruby Wax explores how to be human in this spirited and upbeat talk about modern priorities – with hot tips that include how to break up with your mobile phone.

8pm | £23 | Cambridge Corn Exchange cambridgelivetrust.co.uk

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Hear Franz Liszt’s dazzling Piano Concerto No.1 performed by Mariam Batsashvili, the first woman to win the international Franz Liszt Piano competition.

7.30pm | from £12.50 | Cambridge Corn Exchange | cambridgelivetrust.co.uk

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Food News A MONTHLY ROUND-UP OF GASTRO GOINGS-ON AROUND CAMBRIDGESHIRE

COMING SOON

VANDERLYLE MasterChef finalist, former chef-patron at Little Wilbraham’s acclaimed Hole in the Wall, and longstanding Edition columnist Alex Rushmer has announced plans for a new restaurant in Cambridge. Due to open its doors in the spring of next year, Vanderlyle will be located on Mill Road and sees Alex reunited with Lawrence Butler, his sous chef at the Hole in the Wall.

The culinary focus will be on locally-sourced, seasonal and sustainable food, served ‘without bluster or pretension’ in a relaxed, intimate setting.

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“The desire to always source the best produce is something that will follow through, as will the direct relationships that I've built up with suppliers. What I'm hoping to be able to achieve – through cooking for a smaller number of people – is a level of refinement and precision that wasn't always achievable at The Hole in the Wall. There will also be a firmer focus on vegetables and a more sustainable style of cooking to reflect the increasingly

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mindful approach to food that, I believe, we should be taking.”

Alex is excited about taking up residence at 38-40 Mill Road – previously home to a branch of Subway. “I love the energy of the place, and the fact that there is such a wonderful community spirit,” he says. “If I had been given the choice to open anywhere in Cambridge city centre, I would have had no hesitation in choosing Mill Road.”

Stay tuned to Edition for updates. alexrushmer.com

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LINTON KITCHEN EVENTS It’s all go over at the lovely Linton Kitchen over the coming weeks, as this charming village café gears up for the festive season. It’s going all out with its Christmas window display, which is being created in collaboration with ARU’s interior design students, and will reflect the history and community of Linton via edible and seasonal elements.

If you’re after a showstopper of a Christmas cake, check out its range of stunning options, which include Dark Chocolate, Chestnut & Brandy Roulade, a rich Christmas cake and a luscious red velvet sponge. Struggling with feeding guests with food allergies? Linton Kitchen has vegan and glutenfree suggestions too – all cakes are made to order and bookings are limited, so don’t dally!

Come December, it’s time for the sixth Linton Christmas Market, which brings stalls, carols and all sorts of delicious food and drink. Grab a mulled wine or Baileys latte and explore Linton’s chocolate box high street, which will be lined with local producers selling unique gifts. There’ll also be street food traders, and you can warm up at Linton Kitchen with soups and a homemade cake, plus don’t forget to visit some of the village’s other top indie shops like Case-Solved Wines, Jigsaw Bakery and The Flower Boutique and, of course, the warm and welcoming Dog & Duck Pub. Takes place on 8 December, 10am-3pm.

GOG CHRISTMAS SHOWCASE

Eliminate the stress from your festive shopping this year with a little help from The Gog farm shop, which is hosting special Christmas Showcases on 3 and 24 November.

It’s your chance to taste produce and choose what suits you and your festive guests, or to perhaps take with you as a foodie gift when you’re visiting friends and family. Suppliers will be offering free tastings during each day, including Neal’s Yard Dairy, which has been described as “London’s foremost cheese store”, and Mons Cheesemongers, which imports traditional cheese from France, Switzerland and Italy, as well as stocking some of the finest cheese from the UK. Local Christmas pud makers Coles Puddings will be present, as will Thorne Wines, from Great Shelford, with a range of red, white and rosé wines, plus sherries too. MasterChef winner Dhruv Baker will be present with his delicious range of charcuterie, plus chocolatiers Pump Street, from Suffolk, and Ben & Ella’s Artisan Bakey, which supplies homemade breads to independents and delis in the region.

Also look out for The Gog’s Win Your Magical Christmas campaign, which will give one lucky Gog shopper their entire Christmas order for free: a winner will be chosen at random from all orders placed by Sunday 18 November. Good luck! thegog.com

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My Favourite Table SAM CARTER AND ALEX OLIVIER, THE OWNERS OF RESTAURANT 22, GIVE THEIR EATING AND DRINKING TIPS FOR CAMBRIDGE l WHAT’S

YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE TO EAT IN CAMBRIDGESHIRE?

For a special treat, we are very lucky that Alimentum opens on a Sunday (our day off!), and love to go and be spoiled with its exciting food and sommelier Max’s amazing wine pairings. For something a bit more casual, nowhere beats a Steak & Honour burger! Whether it’s from one of its vans or stopping by at Wheeler Street, its burgers always hit the spot. And for a sweet treat afterwards you can’t beat a Chelsea Bun from Fitzbillies... l YOU’RE

HAVING A NIGHT IN: WHERE ARE YOU CALLING FOR A TAKEAWAY?

For us, a curry on a Sunday night is a bit of a tradition and we always call Meghna on Victoria Road. Its chotpoti (a spicy, Bengal chickpea snack) is a favourite! l WHERE

DO YOU LIKE TO SHOP FOR INGREDIENTS?

We are spoiled by fantastic suppliers in Cambridge and love nothing better than having a stroll around to pick up ingredients. We would start on Mill Road and pick up some yummy cheeses, crackers and oils from Culinaris – it always has lots of unusual but fantastic ingredients and the staff are really helpful in helping you choose (and taste). Then on to Mill Road Butchers for aged steaks and Hot Numbers for a bag of locally roasted coffee beans, before stopping by Norfolk Street Bakery for a freshly baked sourdough and a couple of pastel de natas for the walk home. Last stop would always be Thirsty on Chesterton Road to shop its latest craft beer arrivals (and probably staying to drink a couple). l WHAT

DO YOU LOVE ABOUT THE CAMBRIDGE FOOD SCENE?

There is such a huge range of people who are passionate and knowledgeable about food, whether they are fellow restaurateurs, from coffee shops or street food vans, suppliers or customers – everybody is excited about food and the future of the Cambridge food scene and it feels special to be a small part of that. l WHAT

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE MORE OF?

More places that open on a Sunday and a Monday so we can visit them!

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THIRSTY WINTERGARTEN

FEST I V E CHOCOL AT E PAT ISSER IE Level-up your Christmas bakes with the help of a festive chocolate patisserie class at Cambridge Cookery School, taking place on 16 December. Guiding the class will be the phenomenally talented Javier Cervantes, who’ll be leading the way as you whip up impressive confections such as a rich chocolate pyramid, a perfect chocolate mousse and a lemon cream gateaux. The class begins with coffee and cake, breaks for a light lunch and finishes off with a glass of prosecco, before guests depart with their own cakes and mousses made in the class. A full recipe pack will be included so that you can recreate the magic at home. Takes place 11am-3pm and tickets are £150. cambridgecookery.com

Back for a second run after a hugely successful debut last year, Thirsty’s Wintergarten returns on 16 November. The new location – in the walled garden of the Gonville Hotel, just across the road from Parker’s Piece – will make a magical backdrop for the wintery fun and festivities, which will run right up to New Year’s Eve. Visitors can expect giant tipis, glowing firepits to cosy up next to and plenty of top tunes to set the atmosphere. The drinks will be top-notch too, with the Thirstybus bar serving up a selection of craft beers, wines, Gluhwein, gins and more, all to be enjoyed while you snuggle up under twinkling fairy lights and tuck into street food from some of the city’s favourite traders. Keep an eye on the Thirsty Cambridge Facebook page for announcements.

W I N T ER WON DER L A N D SUPPER CLUB Bourn’s quirky gastro pub The Willow Tree invites you to step into a winter wonderland filled with delicious treats and surprises at the start of next month. It has joined forces with the Neon Moon Burlesque & Cabaret Club for a dining experience quite unlike any other, to take place on 2 December. Expect a sumptuous feast, cocktails, and jaw-dropping entertainment from the endlessly talented Neon Moon coterie. feastandfrolic.co.uk

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Tuddenham Mill

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nsconced in the Suffolk countryside, between Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge, sits Tuddenham Mill, an 18th century watermill turned smart boutique hotel and restaurant. From the outside, it’s a picture of traditional country charm, the white clapboard frontage looking out over a lake framed by weeping willows and pretty meadows (it’s no wonder it’s a popular wedding venue), but step inside and you’re greeted with something altogether more modern.

A sleek, atmospherically lit bar sets the mood for a romantic nightcap or two, while the beamed restaurant upstairs offers an appealing blend of rustic and contemporary luxury.

dishes which showcase a parade of locally sourced ingredients. Our stunning starters set the tone for the meal. Cubes of butter-soft beef short rib, smothered in sticky-sweet sauce with aubergine, spring onions and whole hazelnuts brought big, Korean-style flavours, while the pig’s cheeks, cooked over fire, worked irresistibly well with their melty Morbier cheese topping, a little salted white cabbage cutting through the smokiness of the meat beautifully. The mains brought more impeccably cooked meat and thoughtful sides, a standout being the venison: its rich, gamey flavour complemented with creamy celeriac dauphinoise, buttered kale and bursts of whole fresh blackberries. The steak – a 28-day aged Red Poll sirloin, juicy and perfectly pink, was taken to gloriously indulgent new heights with the addition of unctuous bone marrow and a velvety madeira cream sauce.

However full you might be, I urge you not to leave Tuddenham Mill without sampling a dessert: the bitter chocolate marquise, dusted in sugared pistachios with a smooth quenelle of white ice cream, was a highlight of our meal.

THE ROOMS

There are 21 rooms in total, split between the mill house and outbuildings, in addition to a series of individual wood cabins (‘meadow nooks’), one of which

comes with its own outdoor hot tub.

Ours was a loft suite: fresh, modern, spacious and serene, these light-filled rooms come complete with cosy fireplace, large L-shaped sofa and an exceptionally comfy king-sized bed. The centrepiece is the classy designer bathtub (the website assures it’s big enough for three…), but everywhere you look there are luxurious touches, from the plush, thick-pile rug to the private balcony and homemade sloe gin and fresh brownies which await guests. The bathroom, with its huge walk-in shower, ESPA products and Missoni robes, would be right at home in a high-end spa.

THE VERDICT

It’s hard to find fault with Tuddenham Mill. From the moment you arrive you’re cocooned in luxury and presented with thoughtful treats, gastro delights and beautiful countryside to ogle. The blend of historic charm and modern luxury is superbly well done, especially the way the old mill equipment has been integrated into the bar and restaurant design, while the clear passion for local produce, from the Dingley Dell sausages at breakfast to the Hawstead wild deer at dinner, provides the restaurant with a real sense of connection to its location. If you’re looking for an indulgent minibreak which ticks all the boxes and then some, I recommend you get booking. l

THE FOOD

Tuddenham Mill’s restaurant’s reputation precedes it. Holder of an impressive three AA rosettes and mentioned glowingly in the Michelin Guide, this esteemed eaterie has a long-held reputation as one of the top fine-dining spots in Suffolk. Under the steer of head chef Lee Bye, the food is refined without being pompous, allowing the first-rate ingredients to sing.

We opted for the à la carte menu, though a taster menu is available at £65 per head if you want to see this talented cook really flexing his creative mettle.

Whichever style of feast you choose, you can be sure of elegantly composed, heartily flavoured and produce-led

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SPECIAL EVENT This month you can join Chef Patron Lee Bye for a masterclass experience. Prepare, cook and enjoy a specially designed fish lunch at Tuddenham Mill’s award-winning restaurant with a relaxed, fun and informal tutorial. You can also opt to stay overnight in a double room and enjoy a fish-inspired dinner, with a hearty breakfast the next day. Prices for the day course are £120, with overnight stays from £425.

For dates and further information, visit the Tuddenham Mill website. tuddenhammill.co.uk

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Smart Suffolk boutique hotel and awardwinning restaurant which effortlessly blends rustic charm and modern luxury

W H ER E: Tuddenham, Newmarket

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Starters from £7.50, mains from £19, overnight accommodation from £125 bed and breakfast

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CHARLOTTE GRIFFITHS FINDS OUT HOW ONE WOMAN’S HIGH STANDARDS CHANGED THE WAY CAMBRIDGE EATS

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f you’re talking about street food in Cambridge, then you’re almost certainly also talking about Heidi White. She founded, owns and operates foodPark, her collective of van-based street food traders. At lunchtimes, come rain or shine, she can normally be found directing operations as hungry guests descend on the thriving pop-up markets she’s set up around our city.

Inspired by London’s slick KERB street food markets – liking the look of the kitted-out vans and loving the food they served – Heidi spotted an opportunity to provide workers on their lunch breaks with a delicious alternative to a ‘meal deal’, while also helping these talented traders build a loyal following. In working together and providing a consistent, exceptionally high-quality experience for customers, Heidi and the street food traders she works with have, quite literally, changed the face of Cambridge’s high street. But we’ll get to that.

Six years ago, Britain’s food scene looked very different from today.

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Britain’ a few years earlier. In London, KERB founder Petra Barran had just started gathering together street food traders for its first market. The website’s About page paints a romantic picture: “it was at the dawn of a new era where people were leaving desk jobs with steady incomes to pursue dreams of becoming street food traders so they could cook the food they loved, directly to their customers, on their own terms.”

In Bottisham, local burger legends Steak & Honour were embodying that dream and preparing for their very first outing at Parsonage Farm, after buying a Citroën H van from eBay, spending a year restoring it to full health and installing a commercial-spec burger kitchen.

Charley McKie-Reitoff and her chef husband Leo Reitoff originally started Steak & Honour as a way of giving Leo more creative freedom, while also playing to her strengths as a communicator. The couple had identified – correctly – that with street food, the “experience” was just as vital as the taste of the product.

“It was so important to have a customer connection,” Charley says, “and the van was the first time some people had seen the ‘theatre’ of street food. I was so proud of what we were doing, the food we were making, and wanted to share that enthusiasm with people. We both have high standards in different ways, so it worked really well.”

Steak & Honour’s distinctive style has been part of foodPark since Heidi announced her first lunch market in 2014.

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by Heidi – and are ones that she now demands from all foodPark traders. “If you think about Steak & Honour, which is what I was starting foodPark with, that’s quite a high bar to set,” Heidi says. “Their van was a striking vintage conversion, they had clear branding and were real perfectionists – the menu, the product, the van, everything – and that was what I was looking to follow.”

Cambridge’s street food scene is rare for many reasons. Most of the names that were there at the start of foodPark – Steak & Honour, Jack’s Gelato, Tin Kitchen – are still active traders today, and a lot of the trucks house experienced top-flight chefs who’ve left restaurants to seek out a new (no less frenetic) pace of life.

Some even started businesses because of foodPark: The Wandering Yak and Kura Kura, now hugely successful and muchloved food vendors, dreamed up their vans to fit in with the foodPark ethos.

You don’t see flash-in-the-pan traders who disappear overnight, nor do you see businesses who rock up half asleep with a cool box of food and a menu printed in wonky Arial. At the centre of this delicious Venn diagram is Heidi and her fierce commitment to high standards.

“I definitely ended up putting off approaches from people who were just looking to ‘have a go’,” she says. “Right from the beginning [foodPark was approached by] younger, inexperienced people who just fancied starting a food van. When I presented them with the criteria, showed them the style we were looking for and the kind of menus we had, they just sort of... selected themselves out. I could tell some weren’t going to work, they just weren’t realistic about how they were going to make a living out of it – and for the younger ones, that element is a big factor. Cambridge is expensive to live in.”

Heidi had a clear vision for the look and feel of foodPark right from the start.

“If you look at some street food markets in other cities, they’re actually just lines of gazebos, which is not what I think of as a street food market,” she says. “It should be a van driving up and serving.

I think [having a vehicle] is the most efficient way – the set-up needs to be minimal in order to serve for two hours and maximise the revenue for the small business. There’s so much prep that goes on behind the scenes, so hourly rates are already tight; you don’t want to lose half an hour setting up.”

Of course, if the trader has to have a van, they’re going to have to be pretty serious about their street food dream: for a wheeled, made-to-measure kitchen you’re looking at paying around £50,000.

“This is maybe why our traders are mainly more experienced people,” says Heidi.

“They’ve gone all-in to make sure their business works.”

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“The quality in Cambridge is just so much better” Many people around Cambridge now see foodPark and its traders as a canteen and have come to rely on the line of trucks always rolling up at the same time, in the same spot, on the same day of the week. Consistency is definitely a key to foodPark’s success. “That’s something that’s been important from the start – to always be there when we say,” Heidi explains.

“We’ve rarely had to change even a trader – we’re always there, that’s a given – but even the line-up is pretty consistent. The only time a trader might not be there is if they’ve broken down. I suppose that is a problem with vans, which you wouldn’t get with gazebos,” she smiles.

The result? Exceptional quality, every time. “We have eaten a lot of street food over the years, from research in the early days to now,” says Steak & Honour’s, Charley. “And the quality in Cambridge is just so much better. Heidi’s kept the standard high.”

But it’s not just hungry lunchers who have gained from the passion and commitment of everyone involved in the street food scene. Many of the successful traders have returned to running bricks and mortar operations alongside their mobile businesses.

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After partnering with Dave Underwood, another local chef, Steak & Honour expanded to a fleet of three vans and its restaurant opened on Wheeler Street at the end of 2016. And a few doors down the road, its old foodPark pal Jack’s Gelato moved in for year-round scooping.

It’s this area of town that Heidi points to as an example of the power of the consumer: after the independents moved in and raised the area’s profile, chains spotted the same opportunity.

“These bigger, ‘better’ chains followed [the independents], such as Sticks‘n’Sushi and Honest Burgers – and then the less good chains there actually closed down,” Heidi says. “I’m just one person and people probably think I’m quite ‘small’, but there, foodPark has literally changed the food and drink make-up of the high street. Cambridge encouraged businesses to relocate [to Bene’t Street] and weeded out ones that didn’t meet the standards.

Customers definitely vote with their feet, but I don’t think people properly appreciate their power. These are the things the customers are wanting, so it will be. Like Field of Dreams!” she laughs.

“If you sell a non-corporate burger, they will come...”” l Track down foodPark on social media or at foodparkcam.com

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ALEX RUSHMER SHARES A RECIPE FOR FALAFEL: A VIBRANT, VEGGIE, MIDDLE EASTERN CLASSIC

My first falafel, enjoyed while in Toronto at aged 16, was a revelation. It was fresh and bold and vibrant and spiced and hot and cool all at the same time. And it made a dribbly mess down the front of my shirt. Since then it has been a firm favourite.

My recipe changes often, but always, always uses dried chickpeas. You cannot make falafel with tinned chickpeas, so don’t even try...

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P our into a mixing bowl then add the onion, parsley, garlic, chickpea flour, spices and salt to the food processor. Mix to a paste, adding a little water if necessary.

C ombine the paste with the chickpeas to make the falafel mix. If it is too loose, add a little more chickpea flour, too thick add a little more water. Place the mixture in the fridge.

H eat the cooking oil in a deep saucepan over a medium heat to 165° – do not overfill the pan. Using two spoons dipped in cold water, shape the falafel into balls and cook in the oil for five to six minutes, taking care not to colour them too much.

R emove to kitchen paper and allow any excess oil to drain off. Either eat immediately with flatbreads and as many raw and pickled vegetables as you can muster, as well as hummus and tahini, or chill and freeze for a day when you are short on time and in need of a great many plant-based foods in a single, convenient bread wrapper.

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Winter Jackets ALEX RUSHMER WELCOMES COSY NOVEMBER – AND THE SIMPLE PLEASURES OF A GOOD OLD-FASHIONED JACKET POTATO

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ovember has a most affable personality.

It is calm and grandfatherly. It smells of woodsmoke and treacle toffee. Bright days and early nights. Chill winds and warm fires. The barely audible ‘tick’ of the thermostat kicking in. Summer is a memory and the maelstrom of Christmas hasn’t begun. It really is the connoisseur’s choice for favourite month.

The food, too, reflects this shift.

Slow-cooking takes its rightful seat at the top table and one-pot wonders, braised meats and earthy vegetables provide belly-filling – and sleep-inducing – satisfaction. It’s a month for wiping the last of the soup from the bottom of the bowl with thick slices of buttery sourdough or settling down to a hearty plate of beef stew and mashed potatoes.

A great deal of the food we eat at this time of year requires some level of commitment. Browning meats and dutifully cutting vegetables. Blending soups or pressing potatoes through a ricer to yield a smooth mash. Waiting as tough, collagen-rich cuts of meat (think lamb shanks, pork cheeks or oxtail) break down into rich and wholesome tender delights.

Of course, there is always the option of opening a tin of soup – sometimes only Heinz will do and I’m certainly not going to be a snob about that – or purchasing a pouch of pre-made boeuf bourguignon and a plastic tray of factory-extruded mash.

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evenings, and even the occasional lunchtime: the humble baked potato.

The glories of a baked potato are rooted in simplicity. The crackle of a gnarly, wrinkled skin, the contrast of the soft flesh inside and then, almost immediately, that enthusiastic rush of steam that holds within it the sweet smell of perfectly cooked spud. The neutrality of its own flavour is part of the glory of such a meal, not to mention the fact that it requires nothing in the way of special equipment or even washing up.

When it comes to toppings, I default to the simple. Salted butter – too much of it – and a pile of aggressively mature cheddar is unbeatable. Baked beans are also a firm friend in situations like this, especially when sharpened with a generous blob of HP Sauce. Sour cream, or cottage cheese, and chives are passable as a fridge-cold option and do provide a refreshing counterpoint to the searing heat of a potato fresh from the oven, but I tend to think of that as more of a spring lunch option than a winter supper. There

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are those who opt for a combination of tuna, sweetcorn and mayonnaise. They are wrong and I shall say no more about the matter.

A recipe, such as it is for the finest baked potato, is a basic affair. Several stabs with a fork allows steam to escape and speeds up the cooking process. A rub over the outside with some oil and a sprinkle of fine table salt will season the skin and help it crisp up. An hour or so in a hot oven, with some wriggle room either side, is ample. Just don’t make the mistake of removing it too early. Several times I have felt the searing disappointment of cutting into a potato I thought was cooked, only to find a little too much resistance in the centre and little desire to return it to the oven – a sad result not befitting this most glorious of simple pleasures. l N O V E M B E R 2 018

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Nature’s Larder THE TEAM FROM THE GOG, OUR AWARD-WINNING LOCAL FARM SHOP, BUTCHERY, DELI AND CAFÉ, GIVE THE LOW-DOWN ON THE SEASONAL PRODUCE TO SEEK OUT THIS MONTH

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he British game season is well underway and with it comes a vast array of delicious warming winter meal options. Once the prerogative of country folk with a steady aim, goodquality game meat is now available far and wide. Grouse, partridge, pheasant and goose are among the most popular game birds in the UK, with shooting season running from the beginning of October until the end of January for most.

Game is leaner than many types of meat and lends itself brilliantly to slow-cooking and seasonal flavours.

While farmed game is available year-round, autumn and winter is the time to indulge in fresh and tender, wild-reared meat. If you’re looking to cook a game bird, ensure you choose a good quality butcher. Prime cuts like loin or the breasts from birds are a good place to start, and joints like the haunch (leg) of venison when cooked slowly are truly amazing.

There is no great mystery to cooking game. The only real challenge is keeping it moist – the absence of much fatty tissue means overcooking can quickly dry out the meat, though this can be prevented through techniques such as basting, covering while slow-cooking and not being afraid of a little colour in your cooked meat. Venison can be cooked in casseroles or pies, grilled, barbecued or minced for burgers or sausages – though the challenge of keeping the meat moist really comes when cooking a loin or fillet.

The versatile nature of game meat extends beyond the type of cooking to encompass its flavour pairings, which are extensive. Venison goes really well with fruit like blackberries and plums, and even chocolate, and you can pair partridge with apricots or prunes. Use vegetables which are in season at the time like root veg, cabbage and beetroot as they just naturally go well with what you’re cooking. Use red wine in sauces for stronger meats like grouse or red deer, but use port for duck or even sweet wines like Gewürztraminer for rabbit, with a touch of grain mustard and cream.

November, with its gloomy days, should be brightened up with colourful, spicy foods that bring light and warmth while raising your spirits. Indian cuisine, full of aromas and appetizing combinations, is perfect for this time of year. Try apple chutney, a kind of spicy jam made of apples, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, chili pepper, turmeric and other spices; it is used to season cereals, potatoes, legumes and other dishes but it is delicious with vegetables fried in chickpea-batter.

Why not try a venison Wellington with wild mushrooms and root veg? Or for a different take on the traditional game recipes, our Shop & Deli Manager Lydia cooks up a mean pheasant curry. Pop into our butchery and speak to our experts about any of the delicious game in stock; they’ll wow you with ideas of how to create a showstopping meal. l The Gog, Heath Farm, Shelford Bottom, Cambridge CB22 3AD 01223 248352 | thegog.com

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HOW TO E AT I T P H E A S A N T C U R RY PREP: 15 MINUTES/COOK: 45 MINUTES SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS

• 2in piece of fresh root ginger, peeled and chopped • 4 cloves garlic • 450ml water • 6 tbsps oil • 6 pheasant breasts, cut into 1in cubes • 10 cardamom pods • 2 bay leaves • 1 cinnamon stick • 2 large onions, finely chopped • 3 x seasonal vegetables of your choice from this list: squash, sweet potato, mushrooms, cauliflower, kale or shredded cabbage • 1 tsp ground coriander • 2 tsps ground cumin • 3 tsps mild paprika • 6 tbsps natural yoghurt

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1. Blend the ginger, garlic and 4 tbsps of the water in a liquidiser to make a paste.

2. Heat half the oil and lightly brown the pheasant breast pieces and set them to one side.

3. Add the remaining oil and heat with the cardamom, bay leaves, cloves and cinnamon. Add the onions, and cook until golden brown. Now add your seasonal veg of choice.

4. Stir in the ginger and garlic paste and the remaining spices. Blend in the yoghurt. Then return the pheasant pieces to the pan with the remaining water.

5. Cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes, or until the pheasant is tender.

6. Season and sprinkle over the fresh coriander.

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Stick with a classic (the Clover Club is excellent) or go off-piste – the expert mixologists will be happy to create a bespoke tipple just for you using ingredients from the staggeringly well-stocked bar. A drop of artisan absinthe here, a glass of fine wine there and you’ll be in the mood to make it a late one – fortunate, then, that 12a is

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Non-members are welcome, but if you do want to become a fully fledged 12a-er, an annual membership will get you discounted drinks, access to live gigs and free tasting sessions and other benefits – plus, members are prioritised over non-members if the place gets busy.

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Creature Comforts ARTISTIC GINSPIRATION

See world-class art, sip fabulous drinks and do a spot of mingling on the 22nd, when The Rising Network hosts a special networking event at the Royal Cambridge Hotel. A Sensory Treat of Art and Gin, running from 6pm to 8.30pm, will take guests on a fascinating voyage into the world of gin with Cambridge Wine Merchants, plus serve up a private exhibition of some of the biggest names in the art world and a talk on art as an investment.

The event is being held in conjunction with Burwash Manor’s Art Hound gallery, who will be showing some very special pieces by artists including Damien Hirst, Andy Warhol, Salvador Dali and Tracey Emin. There will also be wine, canapés and lots of opportunities to expand your network. The event is free to members of The Rising Network and £25 for non-members. therisingnetwork.com

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COSY NIGHTS WITH HEART-WARMING GLASSES OF RED ARE ON THE AGENDA FOR THIRSTY’S ELODIE CAMERON THIS MONTH. SHE PICKS OUT SOME OF THE BEST WINES TO HIBERNATE WITH Move aside summer of ’76, surely summer of 2018 will be the one by which we will measure all future weather. It has been such a long and glorious summer, giving us mild days and evenings right through to October. But now the nights are drawing in and we are apparently set for a long, cold winter, and I for one am looking forward to it! The evenings of rosé, white wine and sitting in beer gardens with friends late into the evening are morphing into thoughts of bonfire night, cosy suppers by the fire and heart-warming glasses of red wine shared with friends, a good book or perhaps a boxset.

I want to eat shepherd’s pie, toad in the hole with rich gravy, jacket potatoes with melting butter – and I want my wine to be hearty and warming.

As luck would have it, among the new wines at Thirsty I have found a few bottles that will keep me out of trouble for the autumn and possibly a good chunk of the winter. Modern stylish wines with gusty hearts. The first is an edgy yet fruity Malbec, which hits the spot; it’s called La bonne Franquette, which literally means simple in a homely way. It’s a sort of does-what-it-says-on-thetin type of wine, fresh and fruity (and farmed sustainably) to make deliciously easy-going wine.

I’d pair rogan josh or aubergine parmigiana with this one.

Another new discovery is Rioja Lanave from Laventura (50%

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Grenache and 50% Tempranillo).

I have to say that new-look Riojas are right up my street; brighter and livelier than some more traditional styles with a lighter lick of oak allowing the fruit to shine through. Bryan MacRobert, the winemaker, in his quest for a purer, more elegant style of Rioja, treats his tempranillo grape as you would in a cooler region. Only 20% of the fruit sees any oak barrels and those are old, which essentially means less intensely oaky and less vanilla-infused. Instead you can enjoy the delicate red fruit, soft tannins and silky finish.

It’s hard to think of a lamb dish that doesn’t work well here; shepherd’s pie or Lancashire hotpot must be on the list, but I have to say that moussaka is my culinary indulgence when I have an evening at home to myself so I’ll be keeping a bottle of this handy – just in case.

If you love extra power and structure, plus dark red and black fruit matched with plenty of spice and complexity, then I recommend Vivir Sin Dormir from Bodegas Arraez in Valencia. The name translates as ‘living without sleeping’ and make no mistake, this is a big wine made from organic Monastrell (Mourvèdre) grapes.

It would have to be beef with this one: braised short ribs and creamy mash would be just the ticket. It’s time to submit to those creature comforts...

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bread sauce), or you can choose between overnight pork belly and crackling; chargrilled hake; a club steak or a cheesy filo pie with roasted artichokes. The menu runs from 23 November to 24 December and it’s priced at £29.50 for three courses. pintshop.co.uk

PINT SHOP

From the fantastic beer selection to the hearty, imaginative food, Pint Shop is a safe bet for a great night out at any time of the year.

Their Christmas menu offers a new spin on festive favourites, featuring sharing dishes like crispy turkey bites (with cranberry and chilli ketchup) and mulled fruit pavlovas for afters.

Traditionalists need not panic; there’s roast turkey on the list (served with a lip-smacking combo of bacon, button onions, kohlrabi and

HOTEL DU VIN & BISTRO

There are all sorts of options for your season’s eatings at Hotel du Vin, whether you’re in the market for a festive afternoon tea, a party menu or the all-important Christmas Day feast itself. An elegant townhouse on Trumpington Street, the hotel offers an atmospheric bistro, private dining rooms and a chic cocktail bar – plus plenty of luxurious bedrooms if you want to really make a night of it. Gather up friends or colleagues and taste your way through the celebration menu, which offers indulgence aplenty, from the beef bourguignon to the classic Christmas pud slathered in brandy sauce. The menu starts at £31.95 for three courses, or for £53.95 you can enjoy your celebrations in one of the private dining rooms. hotelduvin.com TIFFIN TRUCK

Images, from top Pint Shop’s festive menu features treats traditional and contemporary; Tiffin Truck is ideal for those seeking a change from turkey and sprouts; Hotel du Vin is open right up to Christmas Day itself

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chilli paneer, chicken 65, kale chaat and masala dosa, or for something a bit more substantial, there are curries like lamb jalfrezi and salmon madras. A few speciality spiced cocktails later and you’ll be ready to hit Regent Street’s various bars. thetiffintruck.co.uk SIX CAMBRIDGE

Slow-roasted pork belly with mustard mash, woodstone-roasted cod with Welsh rarebit, creamy burrata with punchy caponata: the Christmas menu at Six Cambridge eschews traditionalism for big flavours and crowd-pleasing dishes.

Located on the sixth floor of the Varsity Hotel, your dinner will come with a side of jawdropping views of the city’s skyline, plus the cocktail list is to die for. Desserts, which include mince pie mess and dark chocolate and brandy parfait, look well worth leaving space for too.

The Christmas menu is priced at £34.50 for lunch and £42.50 in the evening. Six will be opening its stylish doors on Christmas Day itself too: if you don’t fancy slaving over a hot stove it’ll set you back £74 per person. sixcambridge.co.uk THE WILLOW TREE

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adding some characteristic sparkle to festivities with a decadent Christmas menu (priced at £32 for three courses or £25 for two), which includes hearty fare like Venison and port pie, roast turkey with all the trimmings, and candied Christmas pudding bites with cinnamon ice cream. Heaven. feastandfrolic.co.uk

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The Regent Street favourite – which has been entertaining foodies for ten years – has the open-plan Skylight Restaurant or the more intimate Regency Room for private functions for up to 28 people. Their menu of three courses for £32 features deep fried crispy squid or chorizo

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F E ST I V E FO O D £28 Sunday to Thursday, or £32 on Friday and Saturday. You could choose to dine in the restaurant or private room and there’s also the option to feast on Christmas Day, with a whopping seven-course meal (£80 per guest). therupertbrooke.com HOLIDAY INN

Impington’s Holiday Inn Cambridge offers festive lunch or dinner throughout November and December in two- or three-course options, with a soft drink on arrival, which can be upgraded to a glass of wine. It includes freshly brewed coffee and mince pies, crackers and balloons.

Chicken and cognac pate sounds yum for starters, with bacon wrapped turkey escalope, stuffed with apricot and herb on the list of mains. Prices start from £15.95.

Holiday Inn Cambridge also offers Christmas Party Nights, which features the same menu, but with added DJ tunes and dance floor moves. There are 14 dates available, with prices from £39.95 per person.

You can take the strain from cooking on the big day, with a Christmas Day lunch, with traditional turkey with all the trimmings, or braised feather blade of beef just a few of the mains to choose from. It’s £69.95, with children £34.95, under-fives free. ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels REVOLUTION

Images De Luca Cucina on Regent Street has been delighting diners for over a decade – be sure to enjoy a festive cocktail while there (below) Revolution on Downing Street has all kinds of Christmassy menus to tempt

arancini amongst others for starters.

For mains, try baked turkey escalope stuffed with sausage meat and dates, rump of lamb with butternut squash purée or gnocchi with roasted rosemary courgettes and pepper purée.

All of this is available throughout December for parties of six or more when pre-booked.

There are also options to include a glass of prosecco, a cheese course, or a sorbet course for an additional £4 each. delucacucina.co.uk

RUPERT BROOKE

Available from 19 November, Grantchester’s Rupert Brooke offers a scrumptious three-course delight, with crispy pigs cheek or oak smoked salmon among the range of starters. For your main course, as well as turkey with sage and onion stuffing and duck fat potatoes, there’s fillet of hake, or mushroom, stilton and spinach Wellington. For pudding we like the sound of spiced custard tart with crème Anglaise. It’s

Downing Street’s Revolution provides a buffet from £14.95, or a threecourse festive dining with a feast of classic mains and indulgent desserts from £19.95. You can get your Christmas night out properly started with their made-to-order festive cocktails, too.

At the buffet you’ll find pigs in blankets, prawn and chorizo skewers, hummus and veg batons and hot shot Thai salad. If you go for the courses, starters include sweet potato and harissa soup or pulled ham terrine, followed by roast turkey ballotine with chorizo and cornbread stuffing, or roasted Romano peppers. Gin ’n’ juice cheesecake sounds like a

MADINGLEY HALL

On 18 December you can dine in style with a glass of sparkling wine when you arrive at beautiful Madingley Hall’s Christmas Party Night. Then enjoy a three-course meal with coffee and mince pies, with classic disco hits to throw some shapes to on the dancefloor afterwards.

Celeriac and blue cheese soup with truffle oil could tempt you for starters, with roast Norfolk turkey, mustard and honey glazed chipolatas, Yorkshire pudding, potatoes and cider gravy one very tempting traditional main option. Otherwise try beetroot and assorted squash wellington with wild mushroom sauce, or monkfish wrapped in smoked bacon with parsnip purée.

Tickets are £42 per person, minimum order of four tickets. madingleyhall.co.uk

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For a Christmas feast with a barbecue twist, check out the huge range of options at Smokeworks, which has branches on both Station Road and Free School Lane.

An ideal option if you’re after something less traditional, the festive menu includes Christmas ribs with pulled pork with cranberry barbecue sauce, fries, slaw and dill pickles (from £20), plus a lipsmacking turkey bunanza: turkey in a brioche bun served with truffled mac and cheese, grilled corn and sweet potato (£17).

Two- and three-course meals (£22/£28) feature low ’n’ slow brisket steak and Smokeworks hog dog among the main choices, with Christmas waffle or New York cheesecake to finish. As well as some tasty craft beers, be sure to sample a Smokeworks cocktail before you head on your merry way – ours is a spiced rum charged iced tea. smokeworks.co.uk

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Set in three acres of parkland in Newmarket, the beautiful Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa is promising to add a little sparkle to your Christmas celebrations this year with party nights, sumptuous dinners and a glittering gala on New Year’s Eve. Throughout December, enjoy the Christmas Fayre menu at celebrated in-house restaurant Squires, which holds 2AA Rosettes and serves a menu showcasing fantastic local produce. Whether a traditional (Norfolk) turkey with crispy roast potatoes and all the trimmings or a pan seared sea bass followed by guava and lime parfait, there’s something for all tastes on the menu, which is priced at £27.50 for three courses at lunch or £37 at dinner. The party nights, running throughout November and December, are perfect for groups of just a few friends or up to 140 guests, and include a three-course dinner with coffee and mince pies, plus a disco. They start at £49.50 per person. There’s also a Boxing Day lunch, New Year’s Ball, and all sorts of festive pampering packages at the neighbouring spa too. bedfordlodgehotel.co.uk

HOTEL FELIX

Hidden away in gorgeous grounds near Girton, Hotel Felix is a perfect spot for a memorable winter feast with friends, family or colleagues.

Whether you’ve got a huge office party to organise, want a romantic festive minibreak or seek a slap-up Christmas or Boxing Day feast, they have a package to tempt.

With the celebrated Graffiti restaurant taking care of the food, you’ll be in the safest of hands as you relax in stunning surroundings and enjoy the first-class service. Check the website for details on this year’s Christmas offerings. hotelfelix.co.uk

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Images, from top Squires restaurant at Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa in Newmarket; Smokeworks, with locations on Station Road and Free School Lane; the Graffiti restaurant at Girton’s Hotel Felix

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Spice up your winter at a curry house in Shelford that’s really grabbed the imagination of many a local foodie, Zara Indian Cuisine.

Choose from chicken or duck tikka, marinated in yoghurt, garlic and spices, or shahi king prawns from a wide range of starters, then move on to a seemingly endless list of tempting mains. Lamb Gurkha uses ten fresh ingredients for a Nepalese treat, wild duck breast features roast barbury duck in a rich masala of tomato and mango, while Goan lamb shank is a supreme cut that’s full of flavour, cooked with tomatoes and coriander. As well as the traditional sections on the menu, such as vindaloo, korma and jalfrezi, you can choose from dhansak dishes (added lentils), sagwala options, with spinach and mixed spice, and pathia dishes which mix perfectly sweet and sour flavours. zarashelford.com

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Cambridge Cookery & Bistro, which is celebrating a decade as an awardwinning cookery school and three as a successful bistro, wine bar and café, is promising to warm your cockles with all sorts of deliciousness this festive season. Fancy a Christmas party with a difference? Check out their team-building events, which offer highoctane, slick and competitive cooking, baking, cocktails and tastings for teams looking for something above and beyond the usual sitdown meal affair. If you do just want a great feast though, their chic café and bistro, inspired

by Scandinavian design, bakes all its own bread and cooks with 100% local and sustainable ingredients, and is open for dinner service for parties and groups. cambridgecookery.com

MURRAY EDWARDS COLLEGE

Whether a large party or a smaller gathering, Murray Edwards College can cater for you this festive season, with the added benefit of being able to offer overnight accommodation for guests. Big groups check out the Dome Dining Room, still available for bookings on Saturday 8 December, which can accommodate 140 cabaret-style on round tables or 210 banquet-style (or even larger numbers if you’re not having a disco or bar). A selfcontained space, it can host your whole event, from drinks reception through to dancing the night away.

For smaller parties, there’s the Fellows’ Dining Room with adjacent Drawing Room for drinks receptions and post-dinner coffee. It can seat 40 cabaret-style and 70 banquet-style. This year’s Christmas package is £49 +VAT which includes arrival reception drink, three-course meal, tea, coffee and mince pie, linen tablecloths and napkins, Christmas crackers and decorations for the dining room. murrayedwardsevents.co.uk

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We’re confident that the University Arms, which reopened this summer to much fanfare, will be a popular choice for those in search of a Christmas party with wow factor.

The hotel’s interior is stunning; created by renowned interior designer Martin Brudnizki and legendary architect John Simpson, it draws on the history of the building and Cambridge’s heritage, while adding a luxe, contemporary spin. As beautiful as the design is though, it’s the food at in-house restaurant Parker’s Tavern which has got Cambridge-ites really talking – and the Christmas menu, helmed by chef Tristan Welch, will feature locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, with a menu of British dishes imbued with playful flourishes.

Be sure to enjoy one of the hotel’s signature cocktails too: we think The Sixth Man, with bourbon, whiskey and salted caramel, would make a cracking digestif. universityarms.com

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Swiftly becoming one of our favourite after-hours spots, Trinity Street basement bar 2648 has undergone a transformation of late.

If you haven’t checked it out, the Arctic Disco on 13 December is the perfect opportunity, promising a “seriously fun office party” complete with festive street food, Christmas cocktails and plenty more seasonal surprises.

From the secret tequila den to the grotto, it’s going to be a cool, kitsch night of fun – and you can be part of it for £35 per head (includes one drink, food and entertainment).

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An institution in Cambridge compared to much younger businesses, Don Pasquale has been serving up fine Italian dining for many years, and their three-course option (£24/£28) for Christmas doesn’t disappoint.

There’s the option to try their festive punch for £4.50 each before you sit down, and after your meal you can opt for cocktails and dancing. We like the sound of Toscana sausage and bean soup for starters, followed by peppercrusted fillet of beef. For dessert, why not go for panettone bread and butter pudding, or tiramisu roulade. Enjoy! donpasquale.co.uk

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Images, clockwise from top left Head to the Arctic Disco at 2648 for festive fun; King Street bar and restaurant Brew House; Italian eatery Don Pasquale

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Pub, microbrewery and fine food combine at King Street’s Cambridge Brew House. Whether it’s an office blow out or a dinner with old mates, the festive dining room can cater for six to 30 people, with the Locker Room or Tank Room available to hire.

The festive menu features a two- or three-course option (£23.50 or £27.50) with curried roast parsnip and coconut soup or venison and rosemary meatballs as options to begin your feast. Marinated 10oz

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rump steak with Shropshire blue cheese sauce sounds fab, as does the butternut squash, wild mushroom and spinach pie. There’s turkey too, just in case you were wondering! You can add bubbles or mulled wine for an extra £4.25. thecambridgebrewhouse.com THE PLOUGH, COTON

A smart gastro pub nestled in picturesque Coton, The Plough has long been a favourite destination for walkers, cyclists and those simply in search of a relaxing feast away from the hustle and bustle of the city. They’re getting into the festive spirit with a Christmas menu which sings with crowd-pleasers, from the ham hock terrine with homemade plum chutney to start, to the sticky toffee pud with lashings of custard to finish. For mains, you can choose a traditional roast turkey with all the trimmings (including those all-important pigs in blankets), or go for a delicious sounding treacled bistro rump with garlic mash. The veggie option of butternut arancini is well worth a look too.

It’s priced at £30 for three courses.

If you fancy putting your feet up and letting someone else do all the hard work on Christmas Day itself, they’re laying on a sumptuous festive lunch priced at £79.50 for three courses. theploughcoton.co.uk

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DAISY DICKINSON PAYS A VISIT TO SATYAM YOGA’S NEW FLOATATION CENTRE

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hen my chiropractor first recommended I try floatation therapy, it conjured visions of David Blaine-style levitation, which were rapidly quashed by an explanation of what ‘floating’ is really all about. First invented in the USA in the 1950s – and originally labelled sensory deprivation therapy – floatation tanks were developed by scientists to offer an ultra-deep relaxation experience with a multitude of physical and mental benefits. Today though, floating is much more widely available, including here in Cambridge at Satyam Yoga’s floatation centre on Hawthorn Way. The reason floating was recommended to me was because, like many of us, I find it really hard to relax – and thanks to social media and the digital age we live in, it’s becoming increasingly hard to switch off and have some time away from the blue light. My chiropractor (who has literal first-hand experience of the effects of stress on my body and mind) suggested I book a session.

When I arrived, Jo Darking, yoga teacher and Satyam’s director, greeted me for my appointment, talked me though what to expect, and answered

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any additional questions I had which hadn’t already been covered in our preappointment email chat. The floatation pool itself is situated in a private room at the back of the yoga studio, in the new wellbeing area, next door to an equally new treatment room where I learned that seven therapists rotate to offer everything from massages to beauty treatments.

Jo showed me the floatation room and where I could have a shower before locking the world out and dipping into the privacy of the pool. The pool is shallow, but big enough to move your arms freely – and thanks to the high concentration of Epsom salts, you’re soon floating with more finesse than David Blaine. The session is 75 minutes, with an hour to float. Not really knowing

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what to expect, I was slightly daunted by the duration, wondering if I would get bored, or if being alone with my thoughts for that time would be a little too loud.

I’d also considered how I’d feel being in a fairly confined space, in the dark. Jo explained to me beforehand that there is a gentle light, which is easy to keep on or off – whichever you feel comfortable with. I opted for lights out and was feeling pretty relaxed straight away, just being out of the office and bobbing about in warm water. Though my thoughts distracted me for a while, I found I actually did some really functional, concentrated thinking, not distracted by my phone, or emails – which seemed to take my mind on a bit of a journey to the point I was able to nod off, with the gentle sensation of Alice

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falling down the rabbit hole. The pool seemed bigger, and the water deeper, and everything a little further away. Before I knew it, the bell gently chimed and the lights slowly came on to let me know it was time to come back to reality.

A good shower is needed afterwards to get rid of the salt, which as an added benefit is wonderful for your skin.

Floatation claims to offer unparalleled relaxation through eliminating external stimuli, allowing the central nervous system’s workload to reduce significantly.

When the body (and mind) relaxes to a state of parasympathetic response, the body is able to more easily regenerate.

Benefits include those to the immune system, healing physical wounds and cardiovascular functionality, as well as reduction in anxiety. With a whole host of potential benefits for an array of complaints, from muscular aches and pains, to stress and anxiety, or simply a little ‘me time’, I’m totally sold on the concept after trying it for myself and would definitely encourage others to try this unique experience. Satyam offers three floats for £99, or one for £49.

Satyam have just celebrated their second birthday, which has come at a time of expansion. They’ve opened a new yoga studio across the road where they are offering yoga for all ages and abilities,

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“I found I actually did some really functional, concentrated thinking” along with Pilates, fitness, Qigong and regular eight-week mindfulness courses. With the addition of the new studio, further mobility-friendly, fully accessible classes have been added to the regular calendar, as well as further styles of yoga, including Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, Iyengar, Warm Yoga, Jivamukti Yoga, Forrest Yoga, Pregnancy, Parent & Baby, Family Yoga, Kids, Teens and a new Yoga for Teen Boys class.

An introductory new client offer of five classes is £25, otherwise a ten-class pass is £90 (valid for a year) or unlimited monthly classes for £80 per month (no contracts). l Satyam Yoga & Wellbeing Centre, 4 Hawthorn Way, Cambridge satyamyogacentre.co.uk

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We’ve teamed up with Satyam to offer one Edition reader the chance to try the floatation pool for themselves. For more details and to enter, head to cambsedition.co.uk and hit the Competition tab at the top of the homepage.

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t always feels a little too early to be talking about Christmas, whatever month we’re in, but yet again another year is hurtling to a close. It’s happening. Rather than ponder where on earth all that time went, let’s focus on all the good stuff that autumn, winter and, more importantly, the festive season, bring to the beauty game: glitter, glam and all that shines! So, if you’ve got the office work do or a gathering with friends looming, make sure you’re primed and ready.

When it comes to the office party, chances are you won’t have time to go home and glam up, so the game plan here is to make sure you’ve got make-up that will see you all the way through from your 9am conference to the Macarena at midnight. A primer is a must and I’m currently obsessed with Too Faced Primed and Peachy (£27, Debenhams). This sweetly scented primer has a cooling effect, making it a fab option for the day after the party, too! Smooth over skin and make-up will stick nicely all day – and night – long. For a base that won’t budge, Urban Decay’s All Nighter Foundation (£29.50, John Lewis) does what it says on the tin and is also vegan. While this foundation dries down matte, using a setting powder like Laura Mercier Loose Translucent Powder (£29, John Lewis) will mattify skin for hours and give a blurred effect. Finish with Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray (from £10, John Lewis) and you’re locked in.

A quick way to turn your daytime look to sultry evening goddess is with a heavier eye.

If you don’t have time in the morning, pop a portable compact in your bag, such as one of the Huda Beauty Obsessions palettes (£25,

feelunique.com). These dinky palettes are perfect when travelling and offer a cheaper way to try out Huda’s eyeshadows than a full-sized palette.

For festivities, you can’t go wrong with glitter and I’d definitely recommend dipping into the shimmer shades. Remember, with packed, pigmented glitter, you’ll get more payoff using a fingertip than a brush.

For even more sparkle, try SOL Metallist Liquid Foil & Glitter Shadow Duo (£20, feelunique.com), an innovative shadow duo, which combines liquid metal pigment with lightweight glitter for a buildable, bold metallic look. I’m obsessed with Adelio for a warm, spicy sheen. Heavier shadow also calls for heavier lashes – and when it comes to falsies, the heavier the better! Eylure is absolutely smashing it at the moment and you’ll be hard pushed to not find your style in the range. I love the Most Wanted range (£11.95, Boots) for a full, fluffy flutter.

For a finishing touch, a bold lip makes an effortless statement and is great if you’ve run out of time to apply a full face. NYX is fab for affordable, on-trend make-up: try Liquid Suede Metallic Matte in Pure Society (£7, Boots), a rich wine tone with a deep metal shimmer. For something extra, stash Lime Crime Diamond Crushers in Trip (£18, cultbeauty. co.uk) in your clutch – I guarantee you’ll be asked about it multiple times! Layer over your fave lipstick to see the colour change, or wear alone for an iridescent sheen. l

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THE ONE THAT I WANT

The Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance was the first eyeshadow palette to really turn my head. Forget wishywashy shades that disappear before noon – this is the good stuff. Rich, buttery and so highly pigmented you need to be extra light dipping your brush. The latest palette, Norvina, is named after Anastasia’s daughter and president of the brand, so I’m thinking it’s going to be a pretty big deal (£43, cultbeauty.co.uk).

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Sixth (form) Sense

AS PUPILS BEGIN TO MATURE INTO ADULTS, SIXTH FORM CAN OFFER A WEALTH OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING, GROWING, AND DEVELOPING A HAPPY, HEALTHY WORK-LIFE BALANCE

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tudents currently in year 10 or 11 have a lot to contend with. In addition to working hard for their 16+ exams (often a clutch of GCSEs), they also need to be working out what happens next.

Life in sixth form is a big step up in almost every way. For the first time, students start being treated as adults.

“People have spent two years focused on exams and GCSEs. They might have made some choices in year 9 but are still restricted by the GCSE structure. Then they get to sixth form and go down from nine or ten subjects to studying three, and it’s the first time they truly specialise,” says Ruth Taylor, head of sixth form at St Mary’s, Cambridge.

It’s marvellously liberating, but also daunting.

Because with that assumption of greater maturity

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comes greater responsibility. Sixth formers are expected to take charge of their learning in a way that just hasn’t happened before.

It can feel like a big step up and with good reason, says Chris Townsend, headmaster of Felsted School. “Your sixth form should be focused on preparing you for life after school, not just about achieving a qualification at the end but about being ready to go on to university or into a workplace apprenticeship, whatever the route people want to go down.”

That means honing not just your knowledge but skills, such as self-motivation. So picking a school or college with teachers whose expertise spans not just the subjects they teach but a keen understanding of the needs of 16- to 18-year-olds is vitally important.

No surprise, then, to hear that our area is packed with them. Schools come in different shapes and sizes. Some, like Felsted, St Mary’s and The Perse School, excel in a range of ages and stages – including the top two years. Then there are high-achieving sixth form colleges like Hills Road, whose teachers focus exclusively in this u

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“When the support is needed it will be there, but it’s also vital students develop learning independence” age range. “They are highly experienced in teaching A levels and are focused on supporting the smooth transfer from GCSE and students’ successful onward progress to university or the world of work,” says the college.

Good sixth form teachers, wherever they’re based, know their pupils inside out. That includes having a thorough appreciation of the checks and balances that go into an understanding of when students may need a bit more support – and when it’s time to stand back and let them fly.

“It’s a bit like when you’re first riding a bike,” says Richard Morgan, head of sixth form at The Perse, where 84% of A Level entries resulted in an A* or A grade in the latest batch of results. “Over time you have to learn how to follow the path yourself.” When the support is needed it will be there, he stresses, but it’s also vital that students develop learning independence. “If they don’t, they are going to find it hard when they go to university. There’s a fine balance to strike between helping structure things for students and actually giving them the independence that’s going to set them up well for the future.”

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blindingly obvious – yet for some students, particularly those who excel at a range of subjects, the decision process can be a difficult one.

For those with a particular career in mind – medicine, for example – the decision is often made for them. Anyone less clear on life after school or college is best advised to work out what they really enjoy and plan their subject choices around it. “Most of us enjoy things we are good at and are good at things we enjoy. We advise students to try to keep this in mind when researching which subjects to study,” is the advice from Hills Road.

At Felsted School, students are encouraged to take their time before committing to their subjects – and given plenty of opportunities to rethink their choices. “It’s a long process involving parents and the children,” says Chris Townsend.

“We get them to talk to pupils who are studying the courses in the sixth form so they can get an inside track on what it’s really like.” Students have the chance to review their subjects not only on GCSE results day but shortly after they’ve started in the sixth form. “We meet with parents to make sure that people haven’t made a mistake and chosen something for the wrong reasons.” u

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That ability to focus on the areas you really love can be an excellent starting point, says Ruth Taylor at St Mary’s. However, students who have a wide range of interests – and feel very torn when it comes to choosing between them – shouldn’t despair. As she points out, you may be able to carry on with them out of the classroom. “Not all of your interests need to be examined in an A level. You can enjoy them in different ways, whether that be through activities or clubs, or through choosing a topic in your extended project qualification, so you can still explore something you’re really interested in, in more detail.”

So when considering which college or school to opt for, it’s worth taking a good look at the extra or cocurricular activities on offer. The range is often so wide that it’s a rare student who can’t find something that appeals. At Hills Road, for example, students are enrolled in the extended curriculum which ranges from archery to chamber choir and from robotics to rowing.

Wherever they go, students are more likely to find so many things they want to do that their weekly timetable can end up full to bursting.

It’s understandable, says Richard Morgan at The Perse. “One of the beauties of getting involved outside the classroom is you meet lots of new friends. I’d say almost all the friendships that thrive in the sixth form are through shared interests in one way or another.”

He does caution, however, that students tend to do better when they don’t spread themselves

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too thin. “The ones who do it most successfully often find two or three areas where they pursue something and really channel their energy into it so they excel.”

With the focus on preparing for life after school, students are also encouraged to take on more responsibility. Here, too, there’s almost limitless opportunity. It’s all about cultivating the ability “to be resourceful, independent and adaptable” says Hills Road. At Felsted, among many options, sixth form pupils can become peer counsellors. “It’s really powerful for them individually but it’s also really good for the younger pupils in the school,” says Chris Townsend. Pupils at St Mary’s take on different responsibilities, including volunteering, while at The Perse, sixth formers can take on roles ranging from subject ambassadors to helping to coach an after-school hockey club for primary age pupils.

The bottom line is that good schools and colleges do far more than ensure their sixth formers succeed academically. Good exam results are just one element in a wider experience that equips students with a range of skills they need to make a success of their lives after school.

“We want people to go on and live healthy lives after school,” says Chris Townsend. “We want them to have a love of sport they’ll take with them, we want them to be involved with music and drama because of all the things that they offer, not to compromise what they do in the classroom but actually to improve it.” l

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How does your

GARDEN GROW?

ANNA TAYLOR, OWNER OF ANNA’S FLOWER FARM IN AUDLEY END, SHARES WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE GARDEN THIS MONTH

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am thrilled to kick off my first column this month, as autumn, the ‘season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’ (John Keats), is my absolute favourite. As far as I am concerned, it’s the end and the beginning of the gardening year. Forget about new pencil cases and shoes, it’s new seeds, bulbs and gorging on the harvest and bounty from the previous seasons.

I have friends that find the shortening days and lower light challenging, but I enjoy taking stock and preparing for the next growing year after a long, hot summer. I wonder each morning if the temperature has dropped to freezing and called time on this year’s annuals, especially the dahlias.

Usually, we can hope it’s mid-November before we grieve for the summer’s flowers.

At which point, we let the dahlias blacken and die down, lift, dry out upside down and pack away for the winter. Other jobs this month include splitting spring-flowering perennials, planting tulips and mulching the beds and borders with a deep blanket of organic matter to insulate, feed, retain moisture and suppress weeds. This is the best thing you can do for your plants; with the bonus of the beds looking neat and tidy!

I cut down any dead flowers that are broken or messy, but generally I leave these over the winter for a bit of interest together with some shelter for insects. A frosty cobweb on poppy seed heads or strung across grasses glisten on a winter’s morning.

So instead of being able to cut abundantly from our flower gardens, I need to look further to the hedgerows to supplement my arrangements and illustrate the season.

Foraging is particularly de rigueur with florists using berries, branches and dried seed heads in their work and I love that this season offers such diversity for display and in the kitchen. But a few ground rules: you can only forage from public rights of way or common land and never for commercial purposes. I only forage for my work or take participants on guided walks on private land CAMBSEDITION.CO.UK

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or footpaths where I have the landowner’s permission. You should only take what you really need or will eat and only where the material is in abundance. The trick is, if you can’t spot where you have foraged, then you are doing it right. Thus, there will be enough for wildlife or the plant to continue to grow and fruit the following year. Finally, be aware of rare, protected or poisonous species and never dig a plant up.

In November, I love to use rich red rosehips and the hot pink of euonymus seed heads in arrangements, dried seed heads in vases with grasses and flexible hazel and beech branches as autumn wreath bases.

Wild Clematis or Old Man’s Beard has great fluffy seed heads and looks very pretty with physalis (orange Chinese lanterns).

I also start squirreling away material to dry or preserve for Christmas wreaths.

While I love heavy, thick moss-based green wreaths, I find myself experimenting with dried wreaths on branch bases and tying in foraged fragile dried flower heads. More of this in next month's Christmas column. l

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ABOUT ANNA

From her flower farm on the historic Audley End Estate, Anna runs regular courses throughout the year in both growing your own cut flowers and flower arranging. She also creates floral and foliage arrangements for events. annasflowerfarm.com

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Comfort and Joy

NOW THE DAYS ARE COLDER AND THE NIGHTS LONGER, OUR HOMES HAVE BECOME OUR SANCTUARY FROM THE GREAT OUTDOORS. HUNKER DOWN UNDER THICK THROWS, WARM UP WITH SOFT RUGS UNDERFOOT AND ADD A TOUCH OF SPARKLE TO BRIGHTEN UP YOUR SPACE. ANGELINA VILLA-CLARKE REVEALS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE ULTIMATE IN COSY INTERIORS

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F rom berry colours to chunky knits, from rustic woods to faux-fur rugs, we can reflect the shift in seasons by adding small tweaks to our homes, with autumn into winter being the most tactile. The natural world – think earthy colours and rural scenes – is a key trend that goes hand in hand with the search for escapism we feel at this time of year.

Proclaiming Spiced Honey – a warm shade of amber and rich caramel – as its Colour of the Year for 2019, Dulux has captured the idea with this paint colour.

Describing it as having ‘a raw, natural quality that works like a warm neutral’, the colour is an ideal base to create a cosy ambiance which also looks contemporary.

Alex Whitecroft, head of design at I Want Wallpaper, agrees: “Wallpaper is an easy way to introduce the latest trends and colourways into homes, especially for those who prefer pattern and design over a flat block of colour. Spiced Honey is a versatile shade that’s ‘happy to take a supporting role’, which means you can really go to town and play with the patterns you introduce.”

Daniel Prendergast at The Rug Seller, meanwhile, advises on how to build around the shade: “Spiced Honey has warm undertones, so it’s really cocooning and, therefore, the perfect shade for rugs.

Using Spiced Honey on the floor will infuse homes with a warm, welcoming feeling as we head into autumn and winter. Incorporate it by investing in a thick-pile, shaggy rug for added warmth and a feeling of contentment.”

You can also reflect the rural trend with delicate prints, such as the Meadow Scene and Sea Leaves textiles at Victoria & Rebecca, a brand which is inspired by the British countryside. At Paint and Paper Library, its latest must-have shades include variations of deep ochre, dark brown and russet red, which are u

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GET IN TOUCH WITH NATURE SUE KIM, SENIOR DESIGNER AT VALSPAR, GIVES HER COLOUR TIPS

Rich and vibrant shades of green, such as Fertile Fern, provide the essential connection between nature and modern life.

Offset botanic and jungle prints with neutral, icy tones, such as

By The Seashore.

Shades of brown and red, such as Dante’s Cardigan, work well against wood and woven materials, and give an inviting feel.

Previous page Saturn Bedstead (£264), Penguin duvet cover set (from £12), Helsinki throw (£30), all Dunelm Opposite By The Seashore paint, from £27 for 2.5l, Valspar Paint. This page, clockwise from top Grandeco Elephant Grove wallpaper in Coffee, £15.99 per roll, I Want Wallpaper; Viva rug, from £34, The Rug Seller; Meadow Scene cushions, from £60, Victoria & Rebecca; Fading World Generation rug, from £74, The Rug Seller. Following page, clockwise from top Asterid Lantern wallpaper, from £196 per roll, Little Greene; Brintons with Timorous Beasties Atholl Gardens carpet, £89.99 per sqm; Helleborus wallpaper, from £110 per roll, Farrow & Ball CAMBSEDITION.CO.UK

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MAGICAL FLORALS DAVID MOT TERSHEAD AT LIT TLE GREENE EXPLAINS HOW TO BRING IN THE FLOWERS

All over ditzy florals are fresh and playful. Use on all walls for maximum impact.

Bold floral trails are both classic and contemporary, and ideal for bedrooms to add a romantic touch.

Floral wallpapers, with heavier patterning on the upper part of the design, create drama in kitchens and dining rooms, and are the most indulgent of all floral designs.

also inspired by Mother Nature’s rich autumnal palette.

David Mottershead, managing director of Little Greene, agrees that this time of year is perfect for introducing soft textures and organic colours. “They are instantly grounding and relaxing – the perfect antidote to our hectic schedules and tech-driven lives,” he says.

While typically associated with the summer months, florals can also bring a touch of wintery romance. Opt for overblown prints in darker colours to give an edgier – and more modern – feel. Giving a dramatic twist on the trend, Farrow & Ball’s Helleborus and Hegemone wallpapers come in deep colourways to give a bold statement to your walls.

When it comes to underfoot, meanwhile, Brintons suggests a return of the floral carpet is on the cards, and has

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collaborated with design studio Timorous Beasties to create carpets and rugs featuring butterflies, plants and natural woodgrains. Natalie Littlehales, consumer marketing manager at Brintons, explains: “The range has been inspired by the great outdoors – and they are ideal to help create a cosy winter wonderland. Bold designs featuring all manner of florals, birds and butterflies are featuring heavily in home décor designs this year and are set to increase further in popularity.

Pattern and colour have been brought to the forefront to create a fashion statement in the home. Working with Timorous Beasties has shown that largescale florals can add a new and exciting dynamic to your space.”

Also working in collaboration with a heavyweight name, Sofa Workshop has brought out a collection of furniture with the V&A Museum, with pieces inspired u

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STO CK IST S Andrew Martin 020 7225 5100 andrewmartin.co.uk Brintons 0800 505 055 brintons.co.uk Bronte by Moon brontebymoon.co.uk Chesneys 020 7627 1410 chesneys.co.uk DFS 0808 159 5985 dfs.co.uk Farrow & Ball 01223 367771 farrow-ball.com I Want Wallpaper 0161 491 6400 iwantwallpaper.co.uk Little Greene 020 7935 8844 littlegreene.com Paint and Paper Library 0845 880 5844 paintandpaperlibrary.com Sofa Workshop 0808 273 3768 sofaworkshop.com

by its rich archive, featuring autumnal shades and floral prints. “At the heart of this exclusive, archive-inspired collection is a passion and commitment to British design and craftsmanship,” says Megan Holloway, marketing manager at Sofa Workshop. “There is a huge amount of expertise behind the collaboration, from initial archive research through to finished design. Each fabric design has been lovingly recreated from the original subject and the furniture shapes engineered from the ground up in our British workshop.”

Of course, when it comes to creating the definitive cosy room, accessories are paramount. Layer up with different textures and textiles – velvet sofas, sheepskin rugs and cashmere throws will not only feel soft and welcoming but will add that all-essential finish and polish to your room.

Crafting the softest throws and cushions from the historic Moon Mill in Guiseley, Yorkshire, which was first established in 1837, Bronte by Moon is a great source of ‘winter warmers’. “Earthy, muted shades, married with the natural feel of wool, balances the increase of modern technology in our homes,” says Martin Aveyard, design director. “The cosiness of a nature-inspired colour scheme complements our soft woollen cushions and throws, and gives an organic look – perfect for warming up the home.”

Match them up with DFS’s generously proportioned new Balboa sofas, which come in soft, buttery leather upholstery.

Taking lounging to a new level, the furniture is an ideal backdrop against which to layer natural textures.

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Both pages, clockwise from top Sofa Workshop with V&A, Walpole sofa in Morton’s Marble, from £3,199; Hackney sofa, from £1,299, DFS; Chesneys with Kelly Hoppen Pinter fire surround, from £5,340; Napoleon cushion, £100, Timorous Beasties; Brooklyn gold ceiling light, £1,295, Andrew Martin; Glen Coe cushions, from £49.95, and throws, from £75, Bronte by Moon

The Rug Seller 0161 876 4566 therugseller.co.uk Timorous Beasties 020 7833 5010 timorousbeasties.com Urban Collective urbancollective.com Valspar Paint valsparpaint.co.uk Victoria & Rebecca 01164 030110 victoria-rebecca.co.uk

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Of course, you can’t beat an open fire for the ultimate in home comfort and joy. Adding a unique twist to Chesney’s classic fireplaces is designer Kelly Hoppen’s latest collection for the brand.

Combining marble, stone and metals, to add a touch of Hollywood style, she comments: “I wanted to reignite the love of the fireplace to make it the focus of the room, in as much as it could stand alone, as a table does in a hall, and be seen as a work of art.”

Finally, a hint of sparkle as a finishing touch will add a final flourish to any snug and comfy scheme. Whether it is Andrew Martin’s decadent Brooklyn light, or gold satin pillows festooned with bees and birds, from Timorous Beasties, it’s all about giving a nod to glamour.

It’s summed up by the Swedish ethos of ‘lagom’: “not too much, not too little – just enough”. l

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A DV E RT I S E M E N T F E AT U R E

DOORS NOW OPEN TO MODERN NEW CAMBRIDGE SHOW HOMES Three- and four-bedroom homes released for sale at exciting Hauxton Road site

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arratt Homes Eastern Counties recently opened the doors to two beautiful new show homes at Trumpington Meadows, presenting Cambridge homebuyers with an exclusive opportunity to view the sought-after properties on the latest phase of the development.

Sylva is the tenth phase of the popular Hauxton Road development, which will deliver 1,200 new homes to Cambridge.

The five star homebuilder has unveiled its Casa Plus and Heim show homes which both feature four bedrooms and are a showcase of the contemporary style of properties on offer at Sylva, with floor to ceiling windows and modern layouts throughout the development.

Annette Hurst, Sales Director at Barratt Homes Eastern Counties, said: “We are very pleased to have launched our highly anticipated new show homes at Trumpington Meadows.

“The desirable Casa Plus and Heim style homes are perfect for growing families but boast strong qualities suitable for a range of different homebuyers due to their contemporary layouts carefully designed for modern living.

“Our show homes are a great tool for buyers to see the high quality of the properties themselves as well as allowing them to picture what their dream home

at the development could look like.”

The Casa Plus show home also boasts a self-contained studio over the double detached garage, which a number of the properties at Sylva benefit from.

Annette continued: “Having a studio over the garage is a unique feature of some of the properties at Sylva and our new show home is a great example of how this space can be utilised by purchasers.”

The new show homes are also a great opportunity for property seekers to see the latest in interior design, as the Casa Plus and Heim show homes have been kitted out to encompass the contemporary feel of Cambridge.

Trumpington Meadows is an awardwinning collection of homes set next to an 148-acre country park and less than

three miles from Cambridge city centre.

Residents benefit from the best of both worlds with all that the city centre has to offer within easy reach, while still being able to make the most of the tranquil surroundings.

The development’s unique location offers a chance to retreat from the hustle and bustle to a beautiful parkland setting, while keeping city amenities close by.

There are currently two-, three- and four-bedroom homes for sale with prices starting from £375,000.l To find out more information or to view the newly opened show homes, please visit the sales centre on Hauxton Road, open Monday 12.30pm-5.30pm and Tuesday to Sunday 10am-5.30pm. Alternatively call the sales information line on 0330 057 6000 or visit www.barratthomes.co.uk.

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