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Welcome Spring is springing here in Cambridge, and with it comes a glorious bounty of events to lure you out of your winter hibernation. First up, a favourite of mine, the Cambridge Science Festival, which never fails to impress with its mammoth scale and dizzying diversity.

Get your grey matter working with talks on everything from artificial intelligence to climate change, get stuck into fascinating experiments and revel in how downright brainy and brilliant our city is. Turn to page 28 for the full story.

We’ve got a bumper food and drink section for you this month too – complete with gorgeous spring recipes from The Linton Kitchen, a review of the achingly hip Co. at No. 15, and a boozy jaunt to the mountains of Austria with our resident wine-fiend Matthew Boucher from Thirsty. Plus, Alex Rushmer has a heartfelt paean to the many and varied joys of dim sum (and where best to get it in Cambridge) over on page 43.

Keep an eye out for our April issue, when we’ll be celebrating our sixth birthday by unveiling an awesome new look – and in the meantime, have a great month!

NICOLA FOLEY, EDITOR IN CHIEF

5 • REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL Here’s why you should be happy that March is here

49 • DRINKS Matthew Boucher reveals Austria’s finest tipples

7-10 • NIGHTLIFE Comedy, live music and more this March in Cambridge

50-51 • LISTINGS Your at-a-glance guide to the month’s top events

13 • GIG GUIDE Slate the Disco highlight their gig picks for the month

53 • CAMBRIDGE BID Cambridge BID give their bimonthly update on city centre news and happenings

15-23 • ARTS & CULTURE Film festivals, a day of planetary positivity, a feel-good musical and plenty more 26-27 • ART INSIDER Ruthie Collins gives you the inside track on Cambridge’s creative happenings 28-31 • CAMBRIDGE SCIENCE FESTIVAL A huge line-up of science-tastic events taking place across the city 33-39 • FOOD NEWS New openings, supper clubs and delicious happenings around Cambridge 41 • REVIEW Editor Nicola pays a visit to Co. at No. 15, Cherry Hinton’s forward-thinking eatery 43 • FOOD COLUMN Chef Alex Rushmer on the joys of dim sum 44-47 • RECIPES A duo of spring treats from The Linton Kitchen, one sweet and one savoury

Cover Art

This month’s cover image is by local artist Vanessa Stone.

A regular on the Cambridge Edition cover, you can see more of her beautiful work or commission your own piece on her website. www.vanessastoneartist.com

55-57 • FAMILY Great ideas for entertaining your little ones this month, from fantastic shows to family gaming nights 58-59 • INDIE OF THE MONTH We pay a visit to a Cambridge newcomer that’s already winning loyal fans in the city 60-62 • MOTHER’S DAY Edition recommends some top Mother’s Day treats, from afternoon tea to perfect gifts 67-79 • WEDDINGS Create the perfect Cambridgeshire wedding with a little help from these great local companies 82-83 • BEAUTY Need a beauty routine which works on the go? Beauty doyenne Daisy Dickinson has got you covered...

86-88 • EDUCATION How to approach the pressure-filled decision of choosing the right school for your children 91 • EDUCATION SPOTLIGHT King’s Ely consider why numbers are falling for students enrolling in arts subjects nationally – and why it matters 97-103 • INTERIORS Angelina shows you how to create a blissful bedroom sanctuary you’ll never want to leave...

105 • INTERIORS STORE OF THE MONTH Combining style, security and sustainability, Kloeber’s doors are making waves in the design world 108-109 • PROPERTY NEWS The latest news and opinions from the buzzing Cambridge property market

EDITORIAL

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

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REASONS TO BE

Cambridge Science Festival

Two weeks of fascinating facts and learning about things you couldn’t previously imagine return this month with Cambridge Science Festival.

The most popular events are always booked up a little in advance, so don’t delay seeing what’s on offer throughout a packed schedule provided by Cambridge University.

Talks, demonstrations, on-the-go experiments plus performances including songs, comedy, dance and poetry all aim to stimulate our science senses. From 13 to 26 March. www.sciencefestival.cam.ac.uk

Thriplow Daffodil Festival Morris dancers, open gardens, crafts, demonstrations and treats for your taste buds are on offer at Thriplow Daffodil Weekend and Country Fair on 18 and 19 March. Virtually everyone in the village (of 450 residents) does something, from making cakes to serving teas, for a whopping 10,000 visitors to this ever-popular event each year. It runs 11am to 5pm each day; entry for is adults is £5 and children £2.50. Don’t miss it! thriplowdaffodils.org.uk

Honest Burgers Cambridge loves burgers – which we’re guessing explains the decision of cult London chain Honest Burgers to open its first venture outside the capital in Cambridge next month.

Refurbishment work has already begun in the former Red Cow pub that was, until recently, Rey’s chicken restaurant on Corn Exchange Street Their burgers, which include karma cola, Indian, chimichurri, cajun, Italian and Oktoberfest varieties, are a feast to look at. We can’t wait to try them! www.honestburgers.co.uk

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International Women's Day

International Women’s Day celebrates the achievements of women across the globe, and while the excellent Women of the World festival Cambridge may be taking a break this year, there’s still lots of female-fabulous activities to enjoy.

Cambridge Junction is hosting a trio of female produced shows, while the Arts Theatre celebrates three female playwrights with their Women in Theatre series (more on page 21). On the 8th, free talks Mixed Blessings from a Cambridge Union and Why Do I Feel Like Fraud? take place at The Hexagon at the Frank Lee Centre. There’s another free talk, Woman and Love, taking place at 2pm on 11 March at Alliance Française on Hills Road.

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THE ELECTRIC RODEO CIRCUS The Neon Moon Burlesque and Cabaret Club are poised to bring a dose of their glitter-doused magic to a brand-new venue this month when they present The Electric Rodeo Circus at Cambridge Junction. Running on 30-31 March, this dazzling stage show explores the relationship between humans and electricity, bringing its subject matter to life with circus, cabaret and cuttingedge technology.

Expect vaudeville, beautiful burlesque and physical performance pieces accompanied by interactive projection, animation and original songs, plus plenty of surprises. Tickets are £17. www.junction.co.uk

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FEEDER Brit rockers Feeder are, impressively, still going strong some 20 years after their debut album Polythene was released – and they’re showing no signs of slowing down and easing into their dotage. They’re currently on the road in support of their latest album, All Bright Electric, and the tour sees them stop by at Cambridge Junction on 27 March. Their first offering since 2012’s Generation Freakshow, the album garnered widespread critical acclaim and cemented Feeder’s place as one of the most prominent rock bands of a generation.

Offering a jaunt through their vast back catalogue, which includes hits like Buck Rogers, Just a Day and Tumble and Fall, the gig promises to be a must for any local Feeder fans. www.junction.co.uk

MIKE & THE MECHANICS

A supergroup formed by Mike Rutherford of Genesis in the mid 80s, Mike & The Mechanics won an army of fans for hits like Over My Shoulder, Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground), All I Need Is a Miracle, Word of Mouth and The Living Years. Joining Rutherford on the original line-up were Paul Carrack and Paul Young, but these days he’s got a new generation of Mechanics to roll with.

Catch him at the Corn Exchange performing with new members Andrew Roachford (whose previous hits include Cuddly Toy and Family Man) and Canadian-born singer, Tim Howar (Van Tramp) on vocals. They’ll be doing their thing on 8 March, tickets cost £35-£40. www.cornex.co.uk

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HOSPITALITY

Cambridge drum and bass fans – we know you’re out there – listen up! World famous drum and bass label Hospital Records are bringing their much-loved Hospitality night back to Cambridge, serving up a belter of a line-up on 11 March.

Taking place at Cambridge Junction, from 10pm to 6am, the bill includes genre heavyweights S P Y, Etherwood and Hugh Hardie – plus a two-hour set from Nu:Logic (aka Logistics and Nu:Tone, aka Cambridge’s most famous drum and bass export the Gresham brothers). Tickets start at £16. www.junction.co.uk

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STEWART LEE

GLASS ANIMALS

According to The Guardian, Glass Animals are Oxford’s answer to (Cambridge’s) Alt-J, a reference which checks out once you get acquainted with Glass Animals’ hypnotic, bassy brand of electro-indie.

Stopping by in Cambridge as part of their biggest UK headline tour to date, the band are now two albums into their career, with the 2016’s critically acclaimed How to Be a Human Being proving that they weren’t about to suffer from any difficult second album nonsense. Evolving their dreamy art pop sound, it honed the style laid out in 2014’s Zaba, an album which brought us irresistible tracks including Gooey and Hazey. Go see ’em at the Junction on 13 March, tickets are £19. www.junction.co.uk

Stewart Lee, possibly our country’s most curmudgeonly comedian, will be bringing his prickly brand of comedy to Cambridge this month as part of his Content Provider tour.

As those who’ve seen him live will know, his stand-up shtick flips the usual dynamic of watching comedy on its head – the whole making people laugh who’ve paid money to see you thing – essentially consisting of a scornful stream of invective, often aimed at the audience itself. That said, he’s bloody funny with it – leading you off on expertly crafted tangents on politics, the media, and, mostly, his contempt for himself and the rest of the world. Catch him doing his thing on 23 March at the Corn Exchange, tickets are £25.75. www.cornex.co.uk

GOLDFRAPP Electro pop veterans Goldfrapp will be swinging our way this month in support of their latest release, Silver Eye. It’s the seventh album from this endlessly inventive duo, who’ve been kicking around since way back in 2000 when they released their Mercury Prize nominated Felt Mountain. Fronted by the glamorous Alison Goldfrapp; a Bowie-like chameleon with a great line in flamboyant stage attire, the band have gone on to explore all kinds of different sounds and styles, serving up hits like Ooh La La, Strict Machine, Lovely Head, Number 1 and A&E. On Silver Eye, their first album in four years, they’ve been working with producer John Congleton (St Vincent, Wild Beasts) to create “an album of stomping underground electronica, sensual ethereal melodies and metal machine pop.”

They’re at Cambridge Junction on 21 March and tickets to the show are £27. www.junction.co.uk

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MAXIMO PARK 15 May, Junction, £22.50 Alt pop maestros Maxïmo Park swing by as part of a tour to support their forthcoming album Risk To Exist. www.junction.co.uk

MALLORY KNOX

Cambridge rockers Mallory Knox have announced a UK tour to promote their third studio album, Wired. They will be coming home to the Corn Exchange on Sunday 26 March. Formed in Cambridge in 2009, their line-up consists of lead guitarist Joe Savins, drummer Dave Rawling, vocalist Mikey Chapman, bassist Sam Douglas and rhythm guitarist James Gillett. Mallory Knox’s new material will be hotly anticipated by fans as it has been two years since the release of their second album Asymmetry. The new album, described as, “a journey of self discovery” for the band, will be released on 10 March. The tour will be supported by Glaswegian Indie trio Fatherson and rock band Lonely the Brave, also from Cambridge. Tickets cost £18.75. www.cornex.co.uk

JIMMY CARR

27 May, Corn Exchange, from £25.25 12 albums into his career, Shakin’ Stevens has racked up 33 hit singles and four UK number ones – expect classic hits, new material and a few surprises from his spring gig in Cambridge. www.cornex.co.uk

SQUEEZE 27 Oct, Corn Exchange, from £35.25 South London legends Squeeze will be treating the crowd to hits such as Cool For Cats, Up The Junction and Tempted, plus material from their latest album Cradle To The Grave. www.cornex.co.uk

A regular returnee to Cambridge, king of witty one-liners Jimmy Carr is back in the ’Bridge this month for a gig at the Corn Exchange. Expect an evening of rapid-fire punchlines and exceedingly close to the bone comedy from the show, which features brand-new material together with some of Jimmy’s favourite gags from throughout his career. And what a career it’s been. Seldom off our TV screens, he’s become one of the most recognisable comics on the circuit today. He’s also one of the most prolific – having performed nine sold-out tours and almost 2,000 shows in the last decade and a half. He’s also won the British Comedy Award for Best Live Stand-Up Tour and been nominated for the Perrier Award. Let him tickle your funny bone on 24th, tickets are £30.25. Unsurprisingly, given Jimmy’s salty language and themes, the show is not suitable for under 16s. www.cornex.co.uk

SEAN LOCK

SHAKIN’ STEVENS

UB40 18 December, Corn Exchange, £40.25 Brummy reggae stars UB40 hit Cambridge next December to regale us with hits including Kingston Town, (I Can’t Help) Falling in Love With You and Red, Red Wine. www.cornex.co.uk

8 out of 10 Cats regular Sean Lock brings his latest tour to the Cambridge for a night of laughs at the Corn Exchange this month. In Keep It Light, the comedy stalwart is offering his sideways look at everything from parenting to old age and immigration. Known for his loopy tangents and surrealist tendencies, he knows exactly how to get a crowd chortling along with him – join in the fun on 9 March. Tickets are £25.75. www.cornex.co.uk

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MUSIC

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

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he bounty is plentiful this March across the Cambridge music scene. We start down Chesterton Road where a packed billing at The Portland Arms includes both emerging acts and well-loved names. Our first Portland pick for March is a Bristol outfit Idles, who are formidable and entirely thrilling. They release their debut LP this month and play Cambridge on the 6th. Their frantic assault on the senses is best experienced live – file this gig under ‘do not miss’.

The Amazons are one of the most hotly tipped groups in the country right now, having been nominated in the prestigious BBC Sound of 2017 poll, as well as being tipped by MTV Brand New and Apple Music among others. The band will be heading out on a UK tour as they prepare to release their debut album later this year.

Catch them at The Portland on the 14th, and expect raw and riffy rowdy rock ’n’ roll.

Having toured the world as frontman of Idlewild, acclaimed songwriter Roddy Woomble recently toured the UK in celebration of the tenth anniversary of his critically acclaimed solo album, My Secret Is My Silence. This month sees the release of his much-anticipated follow-up, The Impossible Song & Other Songs, and you can expect a tender and epic evening of music when he plays on the 13th.

Wolverhampton’s finest, Ivor Novello winner Scott Matthews is in town on the 9th, whilst our final Portland tip for this month is Tim Kasher on the 30th. With his bands Cursive and The Good Life or as a solo artist, Tim Kasher has continuously pushed musical boundaries over his career, but his forthcoming solo album No Resolution delivers possibly his most ambitious work to date.

One not to miss at The Corner House this month is Cambridge’s legendary

Classic Rock and Metal Night, the Church of Noise, which is hosting a one-off charity fundraising night in March to raise money for the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). The event, which has been running for over 13 years, is part gig and part club night aimed at fans of classic rock and metal.

Running until 2am, the night also features a live set from acclaimed Cambridgeshire metal cover band Lower Than Bones, who have amassed a huge following locally with their explosive live performances that cover the likes of Iron Maiden, Metallica, Megadeth, Pantera, Slayer, Soundgarden, Machine Head, Anthrax, System of a Down and Alice in Chains alongside original material.

Benjamin Francis Leftwich brings his hushed and hymnal modern folk music to the Junction on the 14th, while Kris Drever, best known as the guitarist for LAU, brings his engaging and intimate tunes to the J2 on the 7th. The same venue hosts Damien O’Kane Trio & Daori Farrell on the

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20th, when you can expect magnificent reimagining of traditional folk.

Our must not miss show at the Cambridge Junction comes courtesy of boundary-pushing pop purveyors Glass Animals on the 13th. Their recent How To Be A Human Being album is a rare combination of intelligence, charm, song craft and beat-making.

We close with a mention to the huge home town show for Mallory Knox. The Cambridge five-piece have previously released three Radio 1 A-listed singles, sold out London’s Roundhouse, played the main stages at Reading, Leeds and Download festivals and reached number 16 on the UK album chart with their last album Asymmetry. With a new album due this year, the band play their biggest Cambridge show to date at the Corn Exchange on the 26th.

Tell us about your gig at www.slatethedisco.com

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ARTS & CULTURE

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

Breath of Fresh Air

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Heralding the arrival of spring, Byard Art’s Breath of Fresh Air show brings an invigorating display of art to the walls of its King’s Parade gallery until 19 March.

Showcasing a selection of contemporary artists, the exhibition features work in a variety of different media, including painting, sculpture, craftwork, glass and jewellery.

Among the artists showing their pieces are Pete Hawkins, whose paintings are alive with movement and imagination, whether his subject is ballerinas or rodeos.

Paul Crook, meanwhile, another painter, explores geometrical shapes and structures in urban environments in his vibrant pieces.

There’s also beautiful, intricate pendants and earrings from jeweller Andrew O’Dell, dreamlike flora and fauna from Simone Webb and sculptures from Mark Upton. www.byardart.co.uk

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LA STRADA A new musical adaptation of Federico Fellini’s 1957 Oscar-winning La Strada comes to Cambridge this March for a 13-night run at the Arts Theatre.

Set in the aftermath of the Second World War, La Strada (which means ‘the road’ in Italian) transports audiences deep into the Italian countryside, where we join the sweet and naive Gelsomina, who is sold to a street performer called Zampanò. When this mismatched pair stumble across a ragtag circus and a daredevil tight-rope walker, Gelsomina finds herself caught between the two men, not knowing which way that she should turn.

An impassioned tale of love and loss, La Strada moves between the dazzling lights of the circus and the barren landscape of rural Italy, serving up a theatrical treat for all the senses. Directed by Olivier Award nominee Sally Cookson (Jane Eyre and Peter Pan at the National Theatre, Hetty Feather at the West End) the show boasts a beautiful new score by Benji Bower with songs performed by an international cast of actor-musicians.

The show runs from 27 March until 8 April and tickets are £18-33. www.cambridgeartstheatre.com

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Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Indulge your spirit of adventure with the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, which stops by in Cambridge on both 1 March and 21 April.

Showcasing the world’s most intrepid explorers, exciting journeys and mind-blowing locations, these exhilarating short films are selected from hundreds of entries to the prestigious BANFF Mountain Film Festival, which is held in the Canadian Rockies.

“It’s fantastic to be back with our biggest tour yet – a reflection of the enormous appetite for adventure that UK and Irish audiences have,” says tour director Nell Teasdale.

“The Banff Tour is more than a series of film nights. Each screening offers a real sense of community, bringing together people with a wide range of outdoor passions. And we guarantee that viewers will leave with new enthusiasm and inspiration for their own adventures too!”

Highlights for 1 March include Four Mums in a Boat, which chronicles the progress of four middle-

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aged British mums on a rowing exhibition across the Atlantic; an epic experience which changes their lives forever. Danny MacAskill’s Wee Day Out, meanwhile, captures the simple joy of a ride out in the country on a fun and humour-filled cycle around Scotland’s rural landscape.

On 21 April meanwhile, catch films including Doing it Scared, which follows the story of British climber Paul Pritchard, who returns to the Totem Pole in Tasmania 18 years after a terrible accident left him partially paralysed, to find out if he’s recovered enough to finish the climb. Or, venture deep into Papua New Guinea’s rainforest with Locked In, a journey with a team of kayakers down the Beriman River. Lined with sheer limestone walls, the only way out is to ride the daunting 40km stretch right out to the ocean.

Both events take place at Cambridge Corn Exchange and start at 7.30pm. Tickets are £15.75. www.cornex.co.uk

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The Adam Sandler smash hit film gets a rework for the stage this month at the Corn Exchange, in an 80s-tastic production which runs from 28 March to 1 April. Played by Jon Robyns (Avenue Q, Legally Blonde), rock star wannabe Robbie Hart is New Jersey’s favourite

wedding singer. But when his own fiancé unceremoniously dumps him at the altar, a depressed Robbie starts making every wedding as disastrous as his own.

Can his perfect love match, the sweetnatured Julia, played by Cassie Compton, (X Factor) coax Robbie out of his funk

and back to his charismatic best? Or is he destined to watch her walk down the aisle with bad boy Glenn? Packed with nostalgic tunes, this feel-good musical will have you dancing in the aisles. Tickets are priced at £24.75-£38.75. Show times vary. www.cornex.co.uk

Philharmonia Orchestra

Bringing more world-class performers to Cambridge this month, Cambridge Classical Concert continues, this time presenting the award-winning Philharmonia Orchestra on 4 March.

Running until June, the series brings some of the greatest orchestras, soloists and conductors in the world to our doorstep to deliver thrilling live performances – and this month’s offering looks set to be a highlight.

Featuring conductor Tugan Sokhiev and violinist Alexandra Soumm, the event begins at 7.30pm, offering a programme which includes Violin Concerto No. 1 by German Romantic composer Bruch. The piece is one of his bestloved and most enduring works, beautifully showcasing the flexibility and richness of the violin.

After the interval, it’s the turn of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6: Pathétique, one of the defining pieces of the Romantic era.

Tickets are £17-£40, and there’s a pre-concert talk over the road at the Guildhall Council Chamber which is free to attend for ticket holders. www.cornex.co.uk

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Cock and Bull

Originally conceived as a response to the 2015 general election, Cock and Bull is a theatre piece by Glasgowbased performance makers Laura Bradshaw, Rosana Cade and Nic Green. Part protest, part catharsis, the show sees three females convening to

perform their own, alternative party conference. The show picked up the Total Theatre Award for best visual/ physical theatre in Edinburgh 2016.

Playing in Cambridge as part of the city’s International Women’s Day celebrations, Cock and Bull explores

themes of power, voice, agency and government rhetoric which will likely sound all too familiar. There’s also a fair bit of gold paint.

Check it out at the Junction on 8 March – tickets are £12.50. www.junction.co.uk

HAMMER & TONGUE

Local slam poetry night Hammer & Tongue returns for an evening of verbal jousting at Cambridge Junction on 3 March. Pitting performance poets against one another, the event combines lyrical wizardry with competitive fervour, as verbally dexterous contestants battle it out to take home the crown. Fancy getting involved? You can sign up to compete and become a judge, or just pop along and enjoy show – which starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are £7.50 (£4 for slammers). www.junction.co.uk

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WOMEN IN THEATRE In celebration of International Women’s Day on 8 March, Cambridge Arts Theatre will host a series of three productions – all of them about remarkable women and each written by a celebrated female playwright.

Running 7-11 March is Silver Lining, a heartwarming play by comedian, broadcaster and political activist Sandi Toksvig. Noticing that there weren’t enough roles for older female actresses, Toksvig decided to tackle the problem head-on with her own play, set in a retirement home during a terrible storm, in which five elderly ladies trade stories about their remarkable lives. As the flood waters rise, they realise that no one is coming to save them, so they take matters into their own hands.

A mixture of poignant moments and hilarious anecdotes, and with Toksvig’s razor-sharp wit showing through the script, Silver Lining is brought to the stage by the English Touring Theatre. Toksvig describes the play as “The Great Escape – senior citizen style. It makes you laugh but hopefully it makes you think.”

Next up, from 14 to 18 March, is Escaped Alone, the new production from feted playwright Caryl Churchill. The action takes place in a sunny suburban garden, in which four women of advancing age sip tea and chat. Quickly you realise that the humdrum scene belies the insidious

mood of impending catastrophe – both in the women’s individual lives and on a global scale. From banal anxieties to planetary apocalypse, Escaped Alone packs a lot into its short (50 minute) time frame, offering riveting glimpses into the women’s backstories throughout.

Finally, from 21 to 25 March, it’s the turn of Nell Gwynn; Jessica Swale’s bawdy comedy which tells the story of an unlikely heroine who stole the heart of King Charles II. Starring Laura Pitt-Pulford as Nell, this play won the 2016 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy and is brought to the Arts Theatre

by English Touring Theatre.

To accompany the series there will be a range of talks and interviews with directors, actors and producers, as well as leading arts professionals. Check out the Arts Theatre website for all the details. www.cambridgeartstheatre.com

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CAMBRIDGE LITERARY FESTIVAL Our city’s vibrant celebration of the written word returns next month, promising a treat for book lovers across the city. Taking place 18-23 April, this year’s line-up features Irish novelist Sebastian Barry, chef Tom Kerridge, Turkish author Elif Shafak and inspirational businesswoman

Jo Malone. Also making an appearance will be Harriet Harman, MP for Camberwell and Peckham since 1997.

There’s all this and plenty more besides – the box office will open on 1 March. www.cambridgeliteraryfestival.com

Watersprite Film Festival FOOTLIGHTS Founded in 1880 and counting comedy greats including John Cleese, Eric Idle, Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie among its alumni, the Cambridge Footlights are a cut above your usual student comedy troupe.

In fact, the group is regarded as something of a finishing school for the cream of British comic entertainers – so you can guarantee that the pressure is on for each new crop undergrads preparing to tread the hallowed boards. Invariably though, they more than live up to expectations, delighting audiences with their offbeat sketches, skits, stand-up and songs.

Following the sell-out success of 2016’s offering, Footlights are back with two nights of comedy at the Arts Theatre on 12 and 19 March.

Tickets are £13-£23. www.cambridgeartstheatre.com

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An international showcase of studentmade short films, Watersprite Film Festival unearths talented filmmakers and brings them to Cambridge each year. Now entering its eighth year, the event takes place at venues around the city, offering film screenings, inspiring interviews with great filmmakers, career advice for those hoping to get into the industry and lively panel discussions.

Speakers this year include Paul J. Franklin, the Oscar and BAFTA-winning visual effects supervisor of Captain America: Civil War and The Dark Knight; Gareth Milne, stunt performer in Skyfall, The Bourne Identity and Indiana Jones, as well as Roger Michell, director of Le Week-End and Notting Hill. www.watersprite.org.uk

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Earth Optimism

“The most precious thing we have in this world is the natural world. As we enter 2017, it gives me great hope to know that the global movement, #EarthOptimism, will be sharing conservation successes and the actions we can all take to protect our planet” – Sir David Attenborough When it comes to nature conservation, we hear a lot of bad news. Stories of deforestation, extinction, pollution, alarming carbon emissions and rapidly diminishing natural resources abound.

But as we move into 2017, for all the unrest that may be reverberating around the globe, the fight to protect the natural world gathers momentum and strength – and that’s exactly what Earth Optimism wants to shout about.

Taking place at the David Attenborough Building in Cambridge next month, Earth Optimism is geared towards celebrating what’s working in conservation and why. It offers a chance to find out how you can become involved in saving our planet and hear a message of positivity from leading conservationists, naturalists and celebrities.

On 22 April, members of the public are invited to join the Cambridge Conservation Initiative as they welcome inspiring speakers including renowned psychologist and author Steven Pinker, who will present a vision of how society can change for the better. Guests will hear stories of planetary positivity

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from Madagascar’s mangroves to the countryside of Cambridgeshire, tales of critically endangered species being brought back from the brink, waste removed from the ocean and forests restored.

The good news is there, the Cambridge Conservation website reminds us, you just need to know where to look. Deforestation rates in the Brazilian Amazon have slowed to a third of that in 2004, carbon emissions have not risen for a third consecutive year and numbers of some of our planet’s rarest creatures, from blue whales to bitterns, are on the rise – be spurred on by these nuggets of positivity and support projects which can create more good news, say the organisers.

At the Solutions Fair, you can learn about actions you can take in your everyday life to make a real and lasting difference to the planet. Dynamic and interactive, there will be activities for all ages and stalls offering practical advice on things you can do to make a positive impact, from choosing the right food to saving energy and water at home. cambridgeconservation.org/earthoptimism

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pringtime is that time of light and renewal, when Cambridge starts to bloom again. Time and time again, novels are what we turn to, for solace and sanctuary.

Francis Sinclair’s It Can’t Happen Here – the subject of Cambridge Waterstones book club last month – documents the election of an anti-immigrant nationalist as President of the United States. A caution against liberal complacency, there’s been a resurgence of interest in the book – which sold out on Amazon within a week of Trump’s inauguration and was dubbed ‘eerily prescient’ by The Guardian.

George Orwell’s 1984 is also enjoying renewed interest. The author, who lived in Suffolk, based some of his piercing perceptions about class on things he’d seen when people-watching in Southwold,

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a town he ‘loathed’ according to his sister, and where you can see quotes from Animal Farm painted on the pier.

Can fiction and art really do that much, in the face of what are, for many, unsettling times? If anything, It Can’t Happen Here issues a terrifying warning to all who have ‘let the demagogues wriggle in, without fierce enough protest.’ Those looking to protest through their art, check out the Nasty Women art shows all over the world, which are gathering huge momentum.

There’s one planned next month at Cambridge ArtWorks, and if you fancy submitting a piece, the artists call-out ends at 5pm on 17 March. Send artworks to Nasty Women Cambridge at ArtWorks, 5 Greens Road, Cambridge, CB4 3EH, and check out nastywomenexhibition.org.

For Art of Float co-owner Jamie, art

Above The Lost Art of Letter Writing by Menna van Praag Left and right Loukas Morley’s en pointe collection of stools

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goes hand in hand with self-care and offers hope. “It’s essential to look after yourself", he says. "Our ethos is A Fluent Lifestyle – which is not just about having wealth, but how you spend it, making a difference, supporting independent businesses and artists.” The flotation studio and gallery, based on Hawthorn Way, is an extraordinary oasis of positive wellbeing and creativity. “It’s about being able to ‘be fluent’, to express yourselves.

It’s a movement. A style. People come here to escape from consumerism, to look after their mind as well as their bodies. As soon as people come out of the flotation treatment, they see inspiring art, makers consciously trying to create sustainable livestyles. They come out more focused.” Check www.artoffloat. com for more. The current show features some of Cambridge’s best designermakers, including Loukas Morely, who’s

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introducing his new, ‘en point’ collection of wooden stools, all of which are made from reclaimed wood gifted by the Museum of Classical Archaeology.

One of Cambridge’s most respected artists, his vibrant abstracts sing with colour and a sharp, contemporary elegance, and he has long been upcycling reclaimed wood into high-end, quality works that are created with heart. A popular strand to his work, he has clients throughout the city, including Espresso Library, who snapped up cheeseboards made from reclaimed oak from Sidney Sussex Library. “Every piece that comes out of my workshop in Cambridge is unique and has a story to tell,” he says. “It’s about serendipity, everything gets used if it’s good enough.”

The story behind the collection itself is one of creative adventure; an homage to creative possibility, too – beauty and simplicity. It’s also an insight into the ecology of friendship and collaboration that often goes into making and the

“Every piece that comes out of my workshop is unique and has a story to tell. It’s about serendipity" creative process itself. “The photos you can see on www.theloft.life were shot at the Bodywise dance studio, who are really supportive of the community. They feature not just the en pointe collection, but an artist, a dancer and a performance piece. It’s about enrichment, honouring friends and their talents, too.” Buyers of the wooden stools are invited to submit a portrait of themselves in a chosen environment that best represents them, working towards a book. “One person is buying theirs from the Faroe Islands and will be having their portrait done on a mountain. The tangents that are created from the collaborations that go into

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creating these works are extraordinary. It’s like Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – I didn’t really know where this was originally taking me when I started this. It’s fluid; it’s magic.” You can also see stunning visual art pieces by Loukas this month at Stem + Glory, CamYoga’s vegan café on Chesterton Road.

Finally, fans of Cambridge-based author Menna van Praag will be delighted by her new novel, The Lost Art of Letter Writing.

In a forgotten nook of Cambridge stands a little shop where thousands of sheets of beautiful paper and hundreds of exquisite pens wait for the next person, who will express the love, despair and desire that they feel towards correspondents alive, estranged, or dead. Why not write to someone you haven’t seen for a long time this month? Send them some sunshine. You never know how much difference kindness can make in the world. Sometimes being fierce with our kindness, speaking out and celebrating the connections between us is all we can do.

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SCIENCE FESTIVAL

Cambridge Science Festival The 23rd instalment of the Cambridge Science Festival arrives with an explosion of scintillating science-based fun and discovery

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he Cambridge Science Festival returns this month, bringing a smorgasbord of science-tastic events to our city from 13 to 26 March 2017. Taking place at venues across the city, there’s a dazzling line-up of events on offer, covering everything from climate change to codebreaking; astronomy to artificial intelligence; genetics to robots – and just about everything in between.

“This year the festival is getting personal!” says Dr Lucinda Spokes, coordinator of the festival. “Through debates, talks, demonstrations and performances, we’ll be addressing important questions about our health and lifestyle, our place in the world and our impact on the environment in which we live. We thank all our scientists and the city and our community for their support

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for the festival and we look forward to welcoming people of all ages to join us in March to explore Cambridge science.”

Here’s a taster of what’s in store.

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Why is penguin poo so interesting? What exactly is going on inside teenagers’ brains? Would you donate your DNA? These questions and more will be getting the Cambridge Science Festival treatment over the course of the fortnight, through a staggeringly diverse range of talks which are bursting with luminaries from the world of science. In Sex, Lies and Brain Scans (13 March, Lady Mitchell Hall), find out how MRI scans can help us to read minds and detect conscious brain activity in patients, or the same day over at Wesley Methodist Church, Conflict or Mutual Enrichment? will

consider the relationship and interaction between natural sciences and Christianity.

Ever wondered what our modern way of life does to your body? Join Dr Suzy Lishman, president of the Royal College of Pathologists, as she performs a virtual autopsy on a live model on the 14th at the Babbage Lecture Theatre. From lifestyle to genetics, on the 15th, when Dr John Perry will be looking at how our genes can influence our personality and behaviours, and how this may extend to predisposing us towards certain health disorders.

On the 18th, mathematician James Grime explores the life and achievements of Alan Turing, including a demonstration of an original Second World War Enigma machine. The next day you can discover how the human brain began in the humblest of ways (you’ll never look at a sponge in the same way again!). More brain poking comes on the 19th, when prankster Steve Mould will be exploring the mysteries of our noggins and attempting to mess with your senses through some exciting demos and experiments.

Sure to be a hit in our city of bicyclelovers, Cycling Science on the 23rd features Dr Dan Gordon, a Paralympian and world record holder, who’ll be discussing his experiences in professional sports, plus

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the importance of personalised training, eating and competing. The next day, New Horizons in Robotics will offer a one-day programme of talks under the auspices of Cambridge Philosophical Society, discussing everything from the ethics and consciousness of robots to their applications in society.

On the 25th, go behind the scenes at the Cambridge University Library.

Resilience, Repair and Research presents an insight into how conservators and archivists preserve important historical artefacts, including the Royal Commonwealth Society’s Second World War Archive of the Changi and Sime Road Civilian Internment Camps in Singapore.

There’s also a chance to find out how mathematics can help fight disease, what the impact of Brexit will be on science and technology, how digital games can support positive lifestyle changes and how science can explain the laws of attraction – plus plenty besides.

HANDS ON

There’s a busy line-up of hands-on happenings over the course of the festival, whether you fancy making your own robot, spending a day in the life of a hacker or racing lasers. On 25 March, step inside an

“Over at the Centre for Computing History on the 16th, kids can learn how to bug their bedrooms, using Raspberry Pi and some clever Python code” Anti-gravity Box, where the laws of physics go out of the window and your world is turned upside down. Over at the Centre for Computing History on the 16th, kids can learn how to bug their bedrooms using a Raspberry Pi and some clever Python code, whilst on 15 March, under fives can join in with Little Explorers at the The Polar Museum for an hour of science, storytelling and even a bit of snow.

On the 16th, celebrate Four Years of Makespace, the fantastic community workshop, which will be holding a party birthday. Alternatively you can learn how to make your own 17th century diary at the Whipple Museum. On the 17th, you can crochet yourself a neuron whilst learning how to sustain a healthy brain, or pop along to the Department of Psychology on Downing Street the next day to have a go at mind reading.

Also sure to be a hit is Burning Issues on 18-20 March, in which Dr Peter Wothers

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will be investigating the process of combustion, via lots of fun experiments and very loud bangs!

Stem cells, DNA, exercise and diet are on the agenda for Hands-on at the Guildhall, which takes place over the weekend of 18-19 March. Running from 10am to 4pm on Saturday and midday till 4pm on Sunday, visitors will be able to test how well they wash their hands with the help of a UV gel, discover how gaming can help rehabilitate people recovering from neurological injuries and find out how fascinating blood cells are, amongst much more.

Cambridge is a hotbed of scientific discovery and innovation – and on 26 March you can find out about some of the life-changing medical research being conducted right here on our doorstep at the Hands-on day at the University Technical College (UTC) on Robinson Way. Meet the stars of their fields and learn

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about next-generation DNA sequencing, cutting-edge brain injury innovation and precision medicine – and find out how their research is being translated into new treatments in hospitals and medicines for the pharmaceutical industry.

WHY FOOD REALLY MATTERS

There’s never been more variety of food available to us or more conflicting information about what we ought to be eating and why. We expect convenience and availability, from bread that stays fresh for a week to pre-prepared vegetables – but are we making healthy choices or are we making ourselves ill? These questions and more will be considered at the Why Food Really Matters strand of the festival, which invites guests to take a good look at their diet, from both a personal and planetary perspective.

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The ever-popular science-themed ceilidh returns, along with a performance from the first-ever ‘breath choir’ on the 13th and the 23rd respectively. Elsewhere you can catch boffin stand-up comedy with the Bright Club on the 16th, and the absorbing Ensonglopedia on the 26th – a singing, sciency extravaganza, which takes place at Cambridge Junction. Also promising to be a highlight is the visually rich Sulphur by Sheila Ghelani; a poetic and choreographic ensemble which considers the element and its role within our lives and world on 23 March.

Several exhibitions are being held during the Festival too, including an

“A play in which a quantum physicist and a vicar join forces to solve a mystery, discovering the real meaning of faith, knowledge, love and the importance of keeping an open mind” audiovisual display of snail embryos at the Ruskin Gallery, a bounteous botany display at the Christ’s College gardens, and an art show exploring the richness of space, featuring visual artists Ione Parkin, Alison Lochhead and Gillian McFarland.

There’s a handful of cinematic treats for science fans too, including a special edition of SciScreen Cambridge at the Arts Picturehouse. The film showing will be the Emmy award-winning Notes on Blindness, which will be accompanied by a talk from

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guest speaker Dr Louise Fryer, UCL, who discusses the psychology of immersion in audiovisual media, as it relates to viewers with sensory impairment. You can also catch The God Particle at St John’s College’s Old on 13 March, a play in which a quantum physicist and a vicar join forces to solve a mystery, discovering the real meaning of faith, knowledge, love and the importance of keeping an open mind. www.sciencefestival.cam.ac.uk

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FOOD NEWS A MONTHLY ROUND-UP OF GASTRONOMIC GOINGS-ON IN CAMBRIDGE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA

New Menu at Six & Astronomy Masterclass

Oh, how we love Six. Located on the sixth floor of the Varsity Hotel & Spa, this lavish restaurant drips with style, from the glittering bar to the cool monochrome floor tiling to the dazzling views out across the city’s skyline.

In honour of the arrival of spring, the restaurant has added a crop of new dishes to its already impressive menu – and Edition can vouch for the fact that they’re nextlevel delicious. There’s juicy flat iron and rib eye steaks, Gloucester Old Spot crispy pork belly, veal escalope, Lahore chicken curry and steaming bowls of mussels with parmesan to enjoy for mains, plus scrumptious sides including rosemary roast potatoes and chips with truffle oil and parmesan. Come dessert, indulge in delicate macarons, decadent ice cream sundaes or, our personal top pick, a slab of hazelnut brownie with rich salted chocolate sauce and mascarpone.

The bar has also received some tantalising new tipples including the Zubrowka Spice, made with vodka, grapefruit liquor, apple juice, lime and cinnamon and Tommy the Roman, a heady blend of Ketel One vodka with mint syrup, lemon juice, lychee and soda.

For something a little different, you can enjoy an evening of stargazing upstairs at the stunning rooftop garden on 6 March. Offering a crash course in the cosmos, the evening is hosted

by Paul Fellows, Chairman of the esteemed Cambridge Astronomical Association (CAA) and Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, who’ll be giving guests a unique guided tour of the skies. Then, guests will head downstairs to Six for a glass of bubbles and a delicious feast which includes grill and rotisserie dishes like wood stone roasted salmon, lemon and rosemary roasted half chicken and chips with truffle and parmesan, along with other earthly delights. Tickets for the event are £49, which includes the meal and astronomy masterclass. www.sixcambridge.co.uk

Pudding Night at St John’s Chop House

Got a sweet tooth? Make a beeline for the St John’s Chop House on the 15th for their first ever Pudding Night, which is every bit as indulgent as the name suggests, offering no fewer than five desserts to try. Kicking off at 6.30pm, you’ll be treated to a main course to get you started, before feasting on traditional British puds including sticky toffee, jam roly poly and spotted dick. Your host for the evening will offer an insight into the heritage of each of the classic puds, whilst you score them to discover which dessert will take home the crown at the end of the night. Tickets are £30 per person and the price includes dinner, puddings and tea and coffee (all served banquet style).

To book, call 01223 353110 or email stjohns@chophouses.co.uk.

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50% off food & new menu launch at Novi

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Novi is launching a new menu on the 1st of the month, and to celebrate, they’re running a 50% off deal on food from 1-7 March. To take advantage of the offer, search NoviApp in the Apple iTunes store or Google Play, download their app and you’ll be able to access details on how to claim your halfprice food (available on any week day during launch week). Plus, you can start collecting digital stamps to earn free coffees and cocktails.

The new menu is teeming with delicious, well thought-out bites including large plates such as prawn pattie sliders with miso mayonnaise, and Riverside beef burgers with slow cooked pork, swiss cheese, homemade burger relish and lettuce.

There’s also dinky small plates like potato churros with truffle, parmesan and garlic mayo, or smoked haddock croquettes. The brunch menu will be served from 9am to 4pm every day, too, and starting from 4 March street food faves Guerrilla Kitchen will be hosting a pop-up every Saturday night from 5.30-9.30pm. In other news, work has started on the Novi roof terrace, which is set to become an achingly hip new cocktail spot in Cambridge come May… novicambridge.co.uk

Cabaret Dining at La Raza We love the look of La Raza’s deliciously different new dining event, which is hosted by the fabulously eccentric Neon Moon Burlesque and Cabaret Club. Taking place each Thursday evening (7pm-1am), the events feature cocktails, sumptuous sharing platters, and a variety of dazzling live entertainment including world-class cabaret acts, musical performances, circus and comedy.

Priced at £35 per person, the tickets include a welcome glass of bubbly, a three-course feast, and plenty of unexpected surprises.

As ever with Neon Moon events, guests are invited to let their imaginations fly with their outfits – the wilder the better, but be sure to don your dancing shoes… www.theneonmoonclub.com

Hotel du Vin Detox Masterclass

We all need a little purification for our stomachs from time to time and Hotel du Vin have come up with Chef’s Detox Masterclass to provide a few ideas and a fab meal.

A four-course meal and pairing of organic wines will be complemented by HdV’s chef, who will talk about the ingredients and benefits of the dishes, while the hotel’s sommelier will pair the wines with the appropriate dishes and explain their organic benefits.

The masterclass takes place on 9 March, £60 per person, 6.30pm for 7pm sit down. www.hotelduvin.com

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Foodie delights at the Tamburlaine Hotel

Coming to Cambridge this spring, the opening of Tamburlaine is getting us very excited this month. Get set for not just gorgeous rooms for visitors and staycations alike, but an abundance of food and drink offerings for local foodie folk. On street level there will be Steam, the hotel’s resident deli-cum-cafe, serving great coffee, lunch, brunch and more. In the hotel itself the all-day dining room promises a array of mouth-watering menu of classics and bang-on-trend dishes. There’ll be a bar to prop up with all your favourite tipples and a garden room that will rival a local garden centre for foliage. A lovely spot for afternoon tea, late lunch or a few of those classic cocktails. In fact, with a mezzanine library for hot-desking and an enclosed outdoor terrace to boot, we can’t think of a reason not to hang out there all day... www.thetamburlaine.co.uk

WHAT INGREDIENTS ARE ON THE MENU FOR 2017?

Food fashions come and go – so what ingredients are trending for this year and how can you use them in your own cooking? Chris Greenstock, head chef at The Three Horseshoes in Madingley, shares his five favourites

1. TAHINI (SESAME SEED PASTE)

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We always use tahini for hummus dishes as part of our mezze appetisers. Currently it’s a red pepper hummus, next month will be a butterbean one. But it’s also great in salad dressings, adding an amazing savoury note, particularly if the dressing is fruit based.

Yes it’s a drink, but poured on vanilla ice cream it’s an excellent pudding. You can drizzle it on or around any steamed pudding too, for extra punch and pizazz.

2. SMOKED PAPRIKA (‘PIMENTON’ IN SPAIN)

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We offer it with oysters and sardines, but it’s also a flavourful (though not overpowering) part of any rub for barbecued meat. It’s particularly good in a pasta dish with cauliflower, parmesan and sage.

3. POMEGRANATE Everyone knows how ‘in’ they are – every supermarket seems to have taken them on. They add colour, texture and the subtlest sweetness to salads (particularly if couscous is involved), but are also brilliant sprinkled on simple sweets like cheesecake.

4. KALE Ok, so it’s not exactly new but kale is back in vogue and for good reason. The tiny leaves add texture and peppery flavour in salads; the bigger ones can take (and do need) fiercer treatment, so wok-frying is ideal. Kale carries spicy ingredients really well, whereas other leaves may get drowned out.

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Inder's World Curry Supper Club

Enjoy a Thai feast this month as Hot Numbers welcomes its Curry Supper Club on 18 March. Hosted by local faves Inder’s Kitchen, this new monthly series will feature curries from around the world, selecting a different nation’s cuisine each month to take you off on a taste bud-tingling culinary adventure. Priced at £30 per person, the supper clubs begin with a glass of prosecco and canapés, followed by a four-course feast, with vegetarian options available. The events take place at Hot Numbers on Trumpington Street, and will feature curries from Morocco, Brazil and the Caribbean over the coming months. hotnumberscoffee.co.uk

Seasonal Feast at The Cock

With spring now upon us, nature’s larder has a delicious new bounty to explore. To celebrate, The Cock in Hemingford Grey is creating a seasonal feast, Best of March, brimming with mouthwatering springtime treats.

On the menu on 9 March at the CambsCuisine-run establishment – a bona fide mark of quality on the local foodie scene – are canapés including duck egg profiteroles and potato rosti and beetroot jam, with crab cakes to follow for starters.

For your main, you can choose from guinea fowl supreme or sea trout and horseradish Wellington, with lemon meringue pie for dessert.

Tickets are priced at £35. To book call 01480 463609. www.cambscuisine.com/the-cockhemingford

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have to admit that I was sad to say goodbye to Rhode Island when it closed its doors last spring. Their giant burgers, pulled pork sliders and dreamy ice cream sundaes will always hold a special place in my heart, but this Cherry Hinton hangout has got a brand new bag – and I have to say, it’s a cracker.

The management remains the same, but the concept at Co. at No.15 has been transformed from the Rhode Island days.

Nowadays, you’re greeted with a bright and fresh, plant-filled space, emanating chilledout vibes and begging you to pull up a chair and relax. The ethos is all about sustainable, top-quality food – with plenty to tempt vegetarians and vegans, ‘clean eaters’ and gluten-free diners. That might not sound like loads of fun, but I promise you the food here is excellent.

From the zingy home-made lemonade we started with to the rich, dense wedge of (vegan) chocolate cake we finished with,

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WE CHECK OUT CHERRY HINTON'S FORWARD-THINKING NEW CAFE AND COMMUNITY HUB everything at Co. is gorgeously presented, seasonal and packed with goodness. The café makes its own organic breads, which we sampled in a hummus sandwich loaded with spiralised veggies and smoky, spicy tofu, as well as tempting you with shelves of artisan foodie treats for sale.

It’s a close call, but my lunch highlight was the Veghetti – an enterprise my pasta-loving self was deeply sceptical of prior to trying it.

Both vegan and gluten free, this hearty dish gets its lip-smackingly creamy, nutty taste from a dairy-free ‘Parmesan’ sauce, which served as the perfect foil for crisp spiralised veg and sun-dried tomatoes.

The vegan tacos meanwhile, were a colourful delight, with mashed avocado, salsa fresca, boiled egg, black beans and Greek yoghurt – a veritable clean-eating fiesta.

The final dish we sampled was the Kati Roll: house-made paratha bread topped with an artfully-arranged, nutrient-packed, topping of kale, spicy sweet potato, fresh mint and

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yoghurt – another triumph of presentation and beautifully balanced flavours. We went strictly vegetarian with our meal, but Co. is not meat free and various dishes allow for meaty additions if you’re so inclined.

I thoroughly recommend you round off your meal, as I did, with a Co. speciality, the luxurious, bitter-sweet hot cacao, but the ‘wholesome shakes’ (which include flavours like toasted coconut or homemade hazelnut butter), sound like a definite winner too.

As well as serving brunches and lunches, Co. hosts regular evening pop-ups with local street food traders, plus various cookery classes, kids’ activities and craft sessions.

There’s a stunning meeting space available too, plus regular yoga classes – keep an eye on their Twitter feed @cofifteen to see what’s coming up.

Co. at No.15. 15 High Street, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge CB1 9HX. www.cofifteen.co.uk

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ALL THAT AND DIM SUM WHEN IT COMES TO DIM SUM TOO MUCH IS NEVER ENOUGH SAYS ALEX RUSHMER , , WORDS ALEX RUSHMER

s a student I spent a term writing for Varsity, the university’s independent newspaper. Late one night, and on a tight deadline, a colleague suggested that we make the most of the paper’s limited food budget and call in some snacks. I agreed and left it to him to order. 20 minutes later he presented me with a plastic box and a set of chopsticks.

Inside were what looked like six tiny Cornish pasties and a pot of pale brown vinegar. It was my first taste of gyoza.

What began that night was a love affair with dim sum that continues to this day.

Dim sum is a catch-all term used to describe a wide range of snack-sized foods that, when eaten together, form a substantial meal. They range from siu mai – dumplings – stuffed with pork, seafood or vegetables to steamed buns filled with savoury and sweet fillings. For the more adventurous palate, chicken’s feet, crispy duck tongues or steamed tripe are also available, although slightly harder to come across than siu mai. It’s a convivial and communal dining experience and the range means that even the most varied tastes are catered for. A vegan dim sum experience is certainly not out of the question.

The popularity of dim sum has exploded over recent decades and dim sum has spread from its origins in the Canton region of China to become a staple across Asia, with each country adapting the cuisine to its own tastes. Think kimchi stuffed dumplings in Korea, tofu and mushroom offerings in Japan and punchy ginger, chilli and coriander flavours in Thailand.

Sadly, Dojo, the venerable (and much missed) institution from where my first dumplings hailed, is no longer with us

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but Cambridge is actually brilliantly served by a number of places offering superb dim sum.

MEE and I on Castle Hill is the spiritual successor to Dojo and offers a very good range of Asian snacks including some formidable fried gyoza and some truly excellent steamed buns (if you haven’t tried the chicken katsu bao bun, do so immediately and thank me later).

On the other side of town, Café Oriental on Burleigh Street is also great, with an extensive range of authentic dim sum and a huge selection of dumplings. If you want to spice things up a touch, the pork wontons in chilli oil soup will certainly clear up any lingering winter colds.

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After much painstaking research, however, I’m happy to conclude that the undisputed dumpling champion in this fair city is Zhonghua Traditional Snacks on Norfolk Street. I can think of nowhere else I would be happier to stuff myself into a state of heady bliss than here. And for around a tenner, you really can. The fried offerings are perfectly seasoned and generously stuffed. The soup is clear and clean, and hot and delicious. The steamed buns are little edible cuddles. Admittedly, I can’t comment on desserts because I’ve never yet managed to get that far, but that should tell you all you need to know. It’s all great. Go with a friend. Order too much.

Regret nothing.

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Spring Recipes Burst into spring with these delicious and simple recipes from The Linton Kitchen IMAGES BY NICOLA FOLEY

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Roasted Garlic, Rosemary, Asparagus & Pea Soup INGREDIENTS

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• 3 bulbs of garlic • 1 medium onion, finely diced • 570ml extra virgin olive oil • 5 large sprigs of fresh rosemary • 450g asparagus, cut into 5cm pieces • 250g frozen peas • 1tbsp plain flour • 850ml vegetable stock • 150ml single cream • You will also need flat leaf parsley, crème fraiche and grilled asparagus to garnish, plus one large kilner jar

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE 1. Preheat the oven to 180°c/gas mark 4.

2. Sterilise the jar by putting in the oven for ten minutes.

3. Remove excess papery skin from garlic, trim off the top 1cm, and roast the bulbs whole until soft with 3tbsp of the olive oil (around 15-20 mins).

4. Place cooled garlic and rosemary sprigs in the kilner jar and cover with remainder of olive oil. Leave overnight.

5. Heat 4tbsp of the infused oil, add onion and cook gently until translucent. Peel and finely chop four garlic cloves and add to the pan on a low heat so it doesn’t burn. Cook gently for five minutes.

6. Add the asparagus to the pan, stir in the flour and cook gently for five minutes.

Add the warm stock, cover and bring to the boil then add the peas. Simmer until the asparagus is tender.

7. Blend until really smooth, sieve to remove any stringy bits, season to taste, stir in the cream.

8. Garnish with a tablespoon of crème fraiche and some chopped parsley. Serve with a potato scone (recipe below), fresh from the oven.

9. Store the kilner jar of olive oil in a cool dark place and use to roast veg, marinade spring lamb or in a salad dressing.

Potato Scones with Cheddar, Rosemary & Garlic INGREDIENTS • 2 00g of peeled potatoes cut into chunks • 350g plain flour • 2tbsp baking powder • 1 00g grated cheddar plus extra to garnish • 100g chilled cubed butter • 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary – leaves removed and finely chopped • 2 cloves of roasted garlic, peeled and finely grated • 120ml whole milk and a little more for glaze • 1 egg for glaze

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE 1. Preheat the oven to 200°c/gas mark 6.

2. Boil the potatoes until soft, mash without adding anything. Leave to cool.

2. Sift flour, baking powder and a large pinch of salt into a food processor.

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3. A dd butter and cheese and pulse until it is the texture of breadcrumbs. dd the mash, garlic and rosemary.

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5. Tip mixture into a large mixing bowl and add the cold milk gradually until you have a soft dough. Don’t overwork.

6. Turn out dough onto a floured surface, knead lightly into a ball and press flat with the palm of your hand until it is 3-4cm thick. Cut out 6 rounds with a 5cm diameter scone cutter.

7. P op them onto a baking tray, lined with baking paper, 2cm apart.

8. Whisk one egg and 30ml milk, glaze the tops of the dough without dripping down the sides. Sprinkle with a little grated cheese.

9. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden and well risen.

10. Eat hot, straight from the oven, smothered in butter.

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Lemon Roulade

This dessert is simple but effective – it takes less than half an hour to make so is a great go-to pudding. Switch up the fruit to reflect the seasons; strawberries are great in summer, or blackberries in autumn. Go to town with the decoration – we love lots of jewel-coloured fruits such as physalis, figs and redcurrants and don’t forget the edible glitter and flowers that make any dessert into a spectacular centrepiece for a Mother’s Day feast! You can get a variety of this from most supermarkets but we prefer the Rainbow Dust range which you can get from Amazon, or the cake supply shop in Cherry Hinton has a range. Our favourite edible flower supplier is Anna’s Flower Farm in Saffron Walden – her knowledge is extensive and she can advise on flowers which not only look great but also add appropriate flavours to your cooking.

INGREDIENTS •3 large eggs, separated • 170g golden caster sugar • S craped seeds of 1 vanilla pod • 1 00g self raising flour • Icing sugar to decorate •Z est of one lemon •3 00ml double cream •R oasted rhubarb to garnish

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE 1. Preheat the oven to 180°c fan/gas mark 6.

2. Grease and line a 32x23 cm swiss roll tin.

3. B eat the eggs yolks and 140g of the sugar together until doubled in size. Fold in lemon zest.

4. In a scrupulously clean metal bowl, whisk the egg whites and gradually add the remaining 30g of sugar until soft peaks form.

5. Delicately fold two thirds of the egg white into the egg yolk mixture, then fold in the sifted flour. Fold in the

remaining egg whites until just combined and carefully pour mixture into your swiss roll tin, taking care not to knock out any air. Smooth the top gently with the back of a spoon.

6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until a skewer comes out clean and leave to cool in the tin for a few minutes.

7. Once just cool enough to handle, lay a clean sheet of baking paper over your roulade and flip it over.

Carefully remove the baking paper it was cooked on and starting at the short end roll up the warm sponge carefully along with the paper. Leave to cool in this position for up to 24 hours.

8. O nce ready to assemble, unroll the sponge gently so it doesn’t crack. Whip the cream with a little icing sugar until it has soft peaks, and only just holds its own shape – don’t over beat! pread cream onto sponge, 9. S then follow with drizzles of your cooled curd (you can use shop bought it you don’t have time to make it) roll up directly onto your serving dish.

10. Slice your beautifully pink forced rhubarb into 5cm batons, place on a baking tray and sprinkle with vanilla caster sugar. Roast for 15 minutes at 180°c until soft, but not coloured at all. They should hold their shape and be vibrant pink.

Leave to cool.

11. T o decorate, make a water icing with 150g sifted icing sugar and a little cold water until the consistency of treacle, drizzle over the roulade and then adorn with fresh jewel coloured fruits and your roasted rhubarb and edible flowers and glitter if you have. We think primroses are the goto flowers for this time of year. Dust with icing sugar and serve.

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This month’s recipes were created by The Linton Kitchen, which is open seven days a week and offers light lunches, thoughtfully sourced tea and coffee and beautiful homemade cakes and sweet treats. Find it at 30 High Street, Linton, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4HS. www.lintonkitchen.co.uk

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Forced Rhubarb Curd INGREDIENTS

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• 300g rhubarb • 150ml lemon juice • 300g caster sugar • 4 medium free range eggs • Zest of one lemon • 100g butter

1. Gently heat the sugar, lemon juice and zest until sugar is dissolved in a bain-marie over a low heat. (A bain-marie is a saucepan with a little water in, brought to the boil and then simmered with a glass bowl set over the top).

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2. M eanwhile, blend fruit until smooth and pulpy, then add eggs and blend again.

3. Turn off the heat, and sieve the fruit and egg mixture into the sugar and lemon syrup. Stir.

4. Turn the heat back onto a low simmer, keep stirring until the

curd is the consistency of lightly whipped cream. Don’t do this too quickly as the eggs will scramble!

5. Sieve again and leave to cool – store any excess in sterilised jars and keep in the fridge for up to two weeks.

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OF GREAT WINE Matthew Boucher from local drinks shop Thirsty shares some of the fantastic wines Austria has to offer WORDS MATTHEW BOUCHER

ith all the millions of gallons of wine out there, it is easy to overlook very good wine even when it’s staring you in the face. And we have no excuse, because right on our doorstep is Europe and its many undiscovered gems. In fact there are whole countries whose wines are barely known.

One of these countries is Austria, whose wines remain off the beaten track for most people. Not for us at Thirsty, though.

Austria has fairly warm summers and is home to some red grape names which you

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would do well to remember. Blauer Zweigelt, Rotgipfler and Sankt Laurent are good starters for ten.

White varieties may be more famous, especially Austria’s speciality white, Grüner Veltliner. For those who haven’t experienced this, it appears in many styles; light, spritzy and fresh for the summer or full, honeyed and golden for the winter. The latter tends to be the more expensive.

These more esoteric varieties are often blended with ‘international’ varieties, such as Merlot or Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.

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The second point to understand about Austrian wines is that they aren’t German.

There are some links, however, such as the fact that you will find some world class Austrian dry Riesling and indeed some world class dessert wines, but mostly the offer is just very good dry white and red table wine.

The wine regions of Austria provide different styles, traditions and wines. For instance, the area around the Neusiedler lake borders Hungary and produces fuller, richer styles and indeed more red than say the Wachau on the Danube, which is cooler and is traditionally more influenced

by Riesling.

The final point is to urge you to go to Austria to find out what is eaten on a regular basis. Us Brits tend to think of schnitzels and then… we’re struggling. The Austro-Hungarian Empire introduced many exotic flavours to the current country’s cuisine including fruits, cinnamon and caraway seed, which if you are prepared to experiment really do compliment the cuisine.

We at Thirsty have exclusive UK distribution for Allram and Franz Schneider’s Artisan Wines, so if you are curious, drop by and find out more.

We can also recommend some tempting food matches.

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A ROUND-UP OF EVENTS IN AND AROUND CAMBRIDGESHIRE THIS MARCH 1-4 MARCH INVINCIBLE Time: 7.30pm, Thursday and Saturday 2.30pm Location: Cambridge Arts Theatre Price: £18-£33 Description: A bittersweet comedy about a middle-class couple who move to a northern town and attempt to make friends with their working-class neighbours. www.cambridgeartstheatre.com 3 MARCH MAGICAL MUSICAL COLOUR CHART QUIZ Time: 7.30–10.30pm Location: The Royal Standard, Mill Road Price: £5 Description: Test out your knowledge in this mega colourthemed music quiz. There may be questions about Pink, Deep Purple and Black Sabbath! www.facebook.com 3 MARCH JESTERLARF COMEDY CLUB Time: 7.45pm Location: Cambridge Junction Price: £13.50 Description: Jesterlarf comedy club presents another evening of merriment. The line-up includes compère Kevin MacCarthy, Tom Lucy, Suzi Ruffell and Dane Baptiste. www.junction.co.uk

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4 MARCH PRE-LOVED VINTAGE KILO FAIR Time: 10am–5pm Location: St Barnabas Church Price: £1.50 entry Description: Vintage Wholesale Ltd are bringing a huge vintage fair to Cambridge. Fill up a bag of retro clothes for £15 per kilo. www.skiddle.com 4-5 MARCH RASPBERRY PI BIG BIRTHDAY WEEKEND Time: 10.30am Saturday, 10am Sunday Location: Cambridge Junction Price: £5 adults, under 16s free Description: Get your geek on to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Raspberry Pi and Code Club. The party will include robots, gaming, animations and more. www.raspberrypi.org 5 MARCH SAUCONY CAMBRIDGE HALF MARATHON Time: 9.30am Location: Midsummer Common Price: £32 (plus admin fee) Description: The sixth Saucony Cambridge half marathon is bigger than ever, this year with 9,000 participants. If you’re not registered to run, head down and support those who are! www.osbevents.com

7 MARCH MONTHLY (G)INVESTIGATION Time: 7pm Location: Cambridge Wine Merchants, Cherry Hinton Road Price: £15 Description: Learn about the world of gin at the Cherry Hinton Road branch of CWM. Ticket includes five gins, some nibbles and plenty of (g) inspiration. www.cambridgewine.com 8 MARCH INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY AT CUH Time: 9.30am-10pm Location: The Hexagon, Addenbrooke’s Hospital Price: Free Description: Celebrate women and be inspired with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS FT. The day includes talks, exhibitions and an evening film showing. www.eventbrite.co.uk 8-11 MARCH THE ZERO HOUR MUSICAL Time: 11pm Location: ADC Theatre Price: £5-£7

Description: Cambridge University Musical Theatre Society and the Cambridge Impronauts join forces for the first time to produce an improvised musical! www.adctheatre.com 11 MARCH CAMBRIDGE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Time: 8.30pm Location: King’s College Chapel Price: £15-£30 Description: The orchestra will perform Janáček’s Sinfonietta and Brahm’s A German Requiem.

Soloists are Linda Richardson and Nicholas Garrett. www.cam-phil.org.uk 11 MARCH PURPLE RAIN Time: 7.30pm Location: Cambridge Corn Exchange Price: £25.25 Description: Top tribute act Purple Rain have extended their tour due to popularity. The eight-piece act deliver an amazing two-hour set of Prince’s hits. www.cornex.co.uk

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11 MARCH WIMPOLE AFTER DARK Time: 6.30-9pm Location: Wimpole Hall Price: £12 adult, £6 child Description: Discover Wimpole Hall in a whole new light. The evening includes live music and a choice of three guided walks. www.nationaltrust.org.uk 11-21 MARCH CURIOUS OBJECTS EXHIBITION Time: 9am-6pm Location: Cambridge University Library Price: Free Description: Amongst the millions of books in the Cambridge University library, there is a collection of intriguing objects that tell the story of the building. exhibitions.lib.cam.ac.uk 12 MARCH STORIES IN THE DARK Time: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm & 2pm Location: Cambridge Junction Price: £10 adult, £6 child Description: Listen to enchanting tales about darkness and light inside the story tent. Each show lasts for 30 minutes, with time to explore the tent afterwards. www.junction.co.uk 15 MARCH COFFEE & PAINT FOR MOTHER’S DAY Time: 10am–12pm Location: Glazed Creations, Royston

Price: Free Description: Join Glazed Creations for a creative session for you and your child. Staff will be on hand to help with baby hand/footprints. www.eventbrite.co.uk 18 MARCH PAPWORTH PANIER MARKET Time: 10am-12pm Location: Papworth Village Hall Price: Free Description: Come along to this village market to see what local businesses have to offer.

Stalls include Indian food, cakes, cushions, plants, toys and more. www.wherecanwego.com 18 MARCH SUPERMOON EP LAUNCH PARTY Time: 7.30pm Location: The Blue Moon Price: £5.50 in advance, £7 on the door Description: Local folk duo Supermoon are celebrating the release of their hotly anticipated new EP. Great music is guaranteed all evening. www.wegottickets.com 18 MARCH INDIETONES WITH ALL GLAMMED UP Time: 8-11pm Location: The Portland Arms Price: £10 Description: Outrageous glam rock band the Indietones are back for their first gig of 2017 at The Portland Arms, with support from

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day-long workshop. Suitable for anyone aged 13 and up. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

21 MARCH HORSERACING AND SPORTING ART TOUR Time: 10.30am–4pm Location: The National Stud, Newmarket Price: £45 Description: Ticket includes coffee on arrival at the National Stud and private tours of the newly reopened National Heritage Centre for Horseracing and Sporting Art. www.cambridgelivetrust.co.uk

25 MARCH THE STRANGLERS Time: 7-11pm Location: Cambridge Corn Exchange Price: £27.75 Description: Iconic 70s rock band The Stranglers bring their growly vocals and trademark bass lines to the Corn Exchange to promote their Classic Collection album. www.cornex.co.uk

25 MARCH WILLOW WEAVING WORKSHOP Time: 10am-4pm Location: Wicken Fen Nature Reserve Price: £55 Description: Through the art of willow weaving, you’ll create plant supports and a bird feeder on this

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

City Centre Openings

Cambridge’s food and drink scene continues to blossom, with the last few weeks yielding a great crop of enticing new eateries to explore. Sample speciality coffees at Bould Brothers, the newly opened café near the Round Church which is already proving a hit with locals for its quirky design and tasty treats including banana bread and pastries.

Promising to become another star on the local foodie circuit, Honest Burgers is set to open its doors next month in the building previously home to Rey’s (and before that The Cow) on Corn Exchange

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Cambridge Science Festival One of the highlights of the local calendar, the Cambridge Science Festival returns from 13 to 26 March, bringing a huge variety of talks, exhibitions, hands-on activities, films and performances to venues across the city. Topics up for discussion include artificial intelligence, climate change and astronomy, plus this year’s event will have a special focus on health and lifestyle.

This much-loved festival features hundreds of events that are mostly free to attend. The full programme, plus the booking information, is available on the Cambridge Science Festival website. www.sciencefestival.cam.ac.uk

Street. A cult favourite in London, where it has branches in Soho and South Kensington amongst others, they serve up mouth-watering burgers inspired by great British produce and served with home-made rosemary chips.

Another exciting recent development is the relocation of Cotto – one of Cambridge’s most acclaimed restaurants – to The Gonville Hotel. The smart new eaterie, which boasts impressive views out across Parker’s Piece, will be serving more of the innovative fine dining fare which Cotto is known for.

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Step inside a magical tent where imaginations can fly this month, with a little help from local storyteller extraordinaire Marion Leeper. Stories in the Dark, which takes place at Cambridge Junction on Sunday 12 March, is suitable for tots aged two to seven years. The story tent, which can house an audience of 15 people, may be a tiny theatre, but there’s a world of discovery inside. Dive in and find out who stole the darkness, why the sun and the moon are high and dry in the sky and how three monkeys came to be in a canoe. Full of twinkly lights and vibrant colours, it’s the perfect place for a storytelling adventure.

Sessions take place at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm, and tickets are £10 per adult and £6 per child. There’s also a free ‘handson happening’, led by a professional visual artist, where you can get stuck into free arts and crafts activities before the show (early booking is advised). www.junction.co.uk

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Sounds of Science

Part of the Cambridge Science Festival, this unique show incorporates science, music and art to create a mesmerising (and educational!) end result. Taking place at the Corn Exchange on 12 March, Sounds of Science introduces key moments from the history of science, and sounds to represent them, to create an extraordinary soundscape. Featuring world history author Christopher Lloyd, an original piece from composer Jill Jarman and a performance from sound artist and musician Evelyn Glennie, it’s promising to be a highlight of the Science Festival.

Tickets are £22 for adults and £15 for under 16s. www.cornex.co.uk

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Get inspired by the ancient artefacts and fascinating collections at the Fitzwilliam with Family First Saturdays, which take place on the first Saturday of every month. As well as offering special family tours of this grand old museum, kids and their grown-ups can get creative with arty activities on different themes.

This month, powerful figures from history will provide the inspiration, and you can join in the fun for free on 4 March from 2pm to 4pm. www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk

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Raspberry Pi, the revolutionary Cambridge-born microcomputer, celebrates its fifth birthday in style this month with a weekend of special activities at the Junction. On 4 and 5 March, pop down and find out more about this tiny tech wonder and its potential applications, getting stuck into workshops, talks and cool projects.

Whether you’re five or 50, there’ll be something to appeal, from the incredible Pi creations in the Maker Market to fascinating workshops with Pi pros. There’s also robots, gaming, animations, goody bags and cupcakes!

The Educators’ Celebration meanwhile is especially for teachers and other educators of young people, and will look at how to give your ‘digital-making brain’ an MOT, with loads of helpful resources for classroom ideas and more.

The event runs from 10.30am on Saturday and 10am on Sunday, and tickets are free for under 16s and £15 for 16s and over. www.junction.co.uk

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Stir in Chesterton has fast become a community favourite, offering a huge space, great food and drink and a familyfriendly atmosphere. This month they’re holding a special meet-up for new parents on 3 March, offering a chance for mums, dads and their babies to get together, make friends and support one another. Running from 10.30am to 11.30am, it’s a chance to meet others in the same boat, enjoy a coffee or two and perhaps a slice of one of Stir’s famously scrumptious cakes.

Best of all, it’s completely free to attend. www.stircambridge.co.uk

Family Gaming Night

A night of digital fun awaits at the Centre for Computing History on 18 March when it hosts another of its hugely popular Family Gaming Nights. Taking place from 6pm to 10pm, there will be more games fun than you can shake a (joy) stick at, including stone-cold classics like Space Invaders and Pac-Man. As well as retro faves, you can play on modern consoles like Wii, PS3, Xbox 360 and Xbox One; plus enjoy snacks and drinks from the Pac Lunch shop. Tickets are £8 for adults and £6 for children. www.computinghistory.org.uk

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Healthy Walking

Get out and about and enjoy all the benefits that an invigorating stroll in the great outdoors can afford at Wandlebury Country Park this month. A weekly happening, the Healthy Walking sessions are aimed at both young and old, taking in the rural beauty of the Cambridgeshire countryside and offering a sociable and friendly atmosphere. Meet at the stable rooms on Thursday mornings at 10am for the longer walk and 10.30am for the shorter walk, making sure to arrive a little earlier if it’s your first time. Free to attend. www.cambridgeppf.org

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Country Traditionals It may be a new kid on the Cambridge block, but this pottery and homeware store looks like it’s always been here…

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n the UK, Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding villages are known as The Potteries, and they have a long and proud tradition of producing ‘spongeware’ – pottery and cookware hand-printed with paint using sponges. What you may not know is that the Polish equivalent is a town called Bolesławiec. The beautiful hand-crafted, hand-decorated pottery that the artisans make there is fired twice at temperatures over 1250°C, so it qualifies as stoneware rather than earthenware, and the pottery is dishwasher proof, microwave proof and chip resistant.

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And as of December last year, you can find the gorgeous and unique designs of the region’s oldest and best workshops, Ceramika Artystyczna, in Cambridge, thanks to the opening of Country Traditionals on Magdalene Street.

“I first came across the range when I was exhibiting another craft brand at fairs around the UK,” says Nicola Tame, owner of Country Traditionals. “I loved it straight away – it’s so pretty and different to anything else on the market. Five years ago we bought the business from its previous owner, and have been selling Ceramika Artystyczna stoneware ever since from our barn in Forest Row, East Sussex, and our first store in Stamford.” Nicola and the team also supply the range to cafés and delis, who use the pieces to serve food and drink and also sell them. “Most people who eat a piece of cake or drink a cup of tea out of one of our beautiful plates or cups want to know where

“It’s so collectable, and you can either build up a collection of one design, or mix and match” it comes from,” she explains, “and people are always delighted to find out they can buy the items to take home.”

Nicola was keen to expand into another city, and felt that Cambridge was a natural fit. “I’ve known and loved Cambridge for many years, and enjoy shopping here myself,” she explains. “I knew that Cambridge customers would really love our products, so

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we set out to find the right premises, which took a while.” In September last year, the Magdalene Street store became available, and as soon as Nicola saw it she knew it was perfect. “I just love the frontage,” she says. “Designing window displays is one of my favourite things about the business, and this shop has a really fantastic window. I knew our stoneware would look amazing in it, and that it would create a real impact on shoppers walking by.”

And she wasn’t wrong: the store is on one of the main bus routes into Cambridge, and Nicola sees a steady stream of customers arriving in the store who have seen the window display as they’ve gone past on a bus and have just had to come back and explore inside. “Ceramika Artystyczna stoneware makes a real impact on people,” says Nicola. “It’s so collectable, and you can either build up an entire collection of just one design, or mix and match the different prints, as they all work really well together.”

One of the things that makes the pottery really special is that all the pieces – from mugs and bowls to teapots and lasagne

dishes – are initialled by the artisan who made them. All of the artisans go through two years of artistic training before they can become decorative artists, and 70% of them are women.

The store in Cambridge stocks a huge range of items, so that those customers who are collectors, or those looking for a particular piece to match something they already have, can easily find what they’re looking for. And the shop has got off to a roaring start. “December was crazy,” says Nicola, “as our pieces make wonderful Christmas gifts. Although, to be honest, we had plenty of customers who were open

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about the fact that they were buying things for themselves and not as presents at all!”

Nicola works in the Cambridge shop herself two days a week, and has built a great team around her to help make the new member of the Country Traditionals family a big success.

“It’s such a great location,” says Nicola, “and we already feel completely at home here.

Many of our customers have expressed surprise when they discover that we’ve only been here a few months!” Some of the customers already feel like regulars. “To be honest, once someone has bought one piece, or had something bought for them as a gift, they always come back and buy more.

There’s something about the stoneware that really grabs people’s imaginations.”

The shop certainly looks as if it’s found its natural home on Magdalene Street, and it’s clear that Cambridge has already taken Country Traditionals to its heart.

18 Magdalene Street Cambridge CB3 0AF 01223 322007 www.countrytraditionals.co.uk

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Stepping into Fitzbillies, with its comforting aroma of syrupy buns and fresh coffee, is like receiving a hug from a friend – and especially welcome when you've been battling the city centre on a busy afternoon). Yep, cafes don’t get any cosier and more ‘Cambridge’ than this – and what’s more they’ve got one of the best afternoon teas in town. Enjoy a lavish tea which features homemade scones with jam and cream, finger sandwiches, mini cakes fresh from the bakery and a pot of tea (or you can really indulge and add a glass of champagne!). www.fitzbillies.com

LUTON HOO HOTEL There’s a range of treats on offer for Mothering Sunday at Luton Hoo, a beautiful five star hotel on the border of Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. Choose between a delicious three-course lunch, dinner or afternoon tea in the Mansion House, or enjoy the jazz Sunday lunch with live music in Adam’s Brasserie. www.lutonhoo.co.uk

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A Special Lunch HOTEL DU VIN Surely one of Cambridge’s most handsome dining spots, Hotel du Vin on Trumpington Street is a go-to for a special lunch or dinner, and this Mother’s Day they’ll be pulling out all the stops to give you and your mum a real treat. As well as giving all mums a gift on the day, they’ll be laying on an indulgent menu – check out the website for all the details. www.hotelduvin.com

SQUIRES The stunning Squires restaurant at the Bedford Lodge Hotel boasts two AA Rosettes and is famed for its exquisite, eclectic menu. On 26 March, head down for a special Mothering Sunday menu which features starters of oaksmoked salmon with crème fraiche on toasted sourdough, and mains including saddle of new-season Suffolk lamb, with apricot and thyme stuffed saddle, dauphinoise potato, wilted spring greens, chantenay carrots and rosemary and redcurrant jus. It’s priced at £35 per person, which includes three courses plus coffee, tea and petit fours. www.bedfordlodgehotel.co.uk

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KING WILLIAM IV Nestled in the Cambridgeshire countryside, the gorgeous King William IV is bursting with character and charm. The perfect spot for a Mother’s Day feast, the food is a cut above your average gastro pub, featuring inventive and delicious dishes which range from hearty fare to fine dining delights. If your mum’s a vegetarian, she’ll be extra chuffed with the variety on offer in the Vegetarian Verve section of the menu. www.king-william-iv.co.uk

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Perfect presents

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♥ THE MINI POPPY BAG, £100, CAMBRIDGE SATCHEL COMPANY

An elegant beauty from our very own Cambridge Satchel Co, this classy little number is sure to impress. www.cambridgesatchel.com

♥ COMPACT BY DISASTER DESIGNS, £6.50, LILAC ROSE

This Bridge Street boutique is a treasure trove of Gorgeous trinkets and this cute little ‘Love you Mum’ compact is no exception. www.lilacrose.co.uk ♥ BREAKFAST & AFTERNOON TEA COLLECTION, £8.20, KANDULA TEA

♥ CAMBRIDGE BLUE BOUQUET, £45, CAMBRIDGE FLOWER COMPANY

A gorgeous, Cambridge-inspired floral gift is sure to make you pick of the bunch! www.cambridgeflowercompany.co.uk

If you’re mum’s a tea lover, she’ll adore this gift set of top-quality blends from local company Kandula. www.kandulatea.com

♥ CHOCOLATE AND LOVE BARS, £3, SAINSBURY’S

Highly recommended from team Edition, these luxury fairtrade chocolate bars (available at Sainsbury’s) come in flavours including sea salt and caramel, panama and orange. Perfect for the chocoholic mum in your life. www.chocolateandlove.com

♥ TRIPLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE, £24.99 (FOR 3 STACKS OF 4) GOURMET BROWNIE COMPANY

For extra, erm, brownie points, this local company is a great choice – order online or pop into retailers including The Larder at Burwash and Urban Larder on Mill Road to pick some up. www.gourmetbrownie.co.uk

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Ask most mums and they’ll tell you that spending time with their beloved offspring means more than any gift – so why not organise a lovely day out for you to share?

If your ma is partial to pretty gardens and grand old country piles, pop along to Anglesey Abbey, which rewards visitors to the gardens with a carpet of snowdrops at this time of year, making it an especially lovely time for a stroll around. Then, explore Lord Fairhaven's House and admire the impressive assortment of antiques, paintings, silverware and clocks, or venture over to the historic Lode Mill, which can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1806.

The Botanical Gardens are another perfect spot for a wander, serving up flashes of pale pink Magnolias and waterfalls of Wisteria during the spring months, as well as all the treasures of the Glasshouse, from dainty alpines to exotic tropical climbers.

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A Mother’s Day out in Linton EXPLORE THE TREASURES OF LINTON THIS MARCH COMPLETE WITH A PICTURESQUE WALK DELICIOUS LUNCH AND ,PERFECT GIFTS ,

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The Crown Inn

The Linton Kitchen makes delicious home-made cakes, and serves an ever-changing menu of light lunches. Open seven days a week, this community hub is a perfect midpoint to warm up after your walk or to treat mum to a little afternoon cake. Keep an eye on our Instagram and Facebook pages for seasonal specials and details about our farmer’s markets and other Linton events. Pay us a visit at 30 High Street, Linton CB21 4HS. lintonkitchen.co.uk

Located at the north end of Linton High Street, The Crown Inn is a welcoming pub-restaurant which serves excellent homemade food.

The menu is an eclectic blend of tempting choices prepared by our experienced chefs, and changes seasonally. Winners of CAMRA local pub of the year 2013, we also offer three en-suite bedrooms, providing comfortable accommodation if you’re looking to extend your stay in the lovely village of Linton. Find us at 11 High St, Linton, Cambridge CB21 4HS. crownatlinton.co.uk

Jigsaw Bakery

Located on Linton’s charming High Street, we’re passionate about real bread made with organic flour and no additives or preservatives. We serve lots of tasty home-made cakes and snacks too, along with topquality fresh coffee – pop in and see us at 113 High Street, Linton CB21 4JT. facebook.com/jigsawbakery

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The Darryl Nantais Gallery

Our gallery opened in 2001 and we have built up strong relationships with our clients and our artists. We continually endeavour to make our gallery welcoming and our artwork approachable and desirable and we feel that with our artwork

and selection of original gifts, we have something for everyone.

We also offer a bespoke framing service for clients and for artists.

So whilst enjoying your day out in our lovely village and all it has to offer, pop in to the Gallery and we will be delighted to let you browse and to share our enthusiasm for our original artwork. Find us at 59 High Street, Linton, Cambridge CB21 4HS. nantais-gallery.co.uk

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The Dog & Duck

The Dog & Duck Linton is a smart riverside pub restaurant with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We’re open all day, every day and serve homemade, fresh and local food, plus a wide range of ales, lagers, craft beers and hand-picked wines.

Sam and Julie look forward to welcoming you at the Dog & Duck at 63 High Street, Linton CB21 4HS (01223 890349). www.dogandduck-linton.co.uk

Simply Feet Chiropody Case Solved Wines stocks wines from smaller estates and ‘boutique’ wineries, as well as a growing selection of bottled craft beers and specialist spirits.

Around half of our range is certified organic. With over 20 years’ experience in the wine trade, we’re always happy to help with guidance on your wine selections. Why not grab a bottle of our best-seller, organic Prosecco Giol (£9.95) for Mother’s Day? Beautifully balanced with subtle apple fruit, and a lingering, crisp fizz. Find us on the upper floor of 94 High Street, Linton CB21 4JT (entry through Old Granary Organics).

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A small and welcoming chiropody clinic on Linton’s High Street, we have been established for five years, but Mary Fenner, the company founder, has been practising chiropody for over twenty. We also offer reflexology treatments courtesy of Caroline Pinkham, our very experienced reflexologist. If you want to treat your mum to a session with one of our experienced practitioners, we offer gift vouchers starting at starting from £34 for one appointment. Come and see us at 61A High St, Linton, Cambridge CB21 4HS. simplyfeetchiropody.co.uk

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The Flower Boutique

New York trained florist Leen owns The Flower Boutique located on Linton’s pretty High Street. The shop is bursting with seasonal flowers, which she uses to create naturally informal arrangements reminiscent of country gardens. Call 01223 891740 to order your Mother's Day flowers, or pop in to pick up ready-to go-plants or small spring posies. If you're looking for beautiful wedding flowers, call for a free consultation or visit her at the shop, located at 41 High Street, Linton CB21 4HS. theflowerboutique.co.uk

The Old Granary Organic Fruit and Vegetables

Located on Linton’s High Street, The Old Granary Organics stocks organic fruit and vegetables, as well as pasta, freshly baked bread, dairy products and lots of other lovely produce, much of which is locally sourced. We pride ourselves on our friendly service and reasonable prices.

Pop in and pick up some treats at 94 High Street, Linton CB21 4JT. facebook.com/ theoldgranaryorganics

Lizzie’s Health & Beauty Salon

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Offering a huge range of treatments, Lizzie’s Health & Beauty Salon on Linton’s High Street is a perfect place for a spot of blissful pampering.

From luxurious facials and manicures through to relaxing massages, professional makeup services and St Tropez Spray Tans, we’ve got all the knowhow and top quality treatments to make you look and feel fabulous. Find us at 30a High Street, Linton CB21 4HS. lizzieshealthandbeauty.com

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WEDDINGS

Weddings PART 2

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Trinity Street Jewellers SHORTLISTED IN UK JEWELLERY AWARDS

Local jewellers recognised in prestigious national awards

ased in the heart of Cambridge’s city centre, Trinity Street Jewellers has an impressive history and a passion for beautiful jewellery. A family-run business, the company was founded in 1955 by Graham Whitehead, and is now run by his grandson, Luis Millington. Over the decades the store has built up a reputation for outstanding quality and excellent craftsmanship, which has recently been recognised in the prestigious UK Jewellery Awards.

The awards, which are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year, are the only awards for the industry, judged by the industry, and have an unrivalled reputation for recognising excellence and outstanding practice across the entire jewellery and watch trade in the UK. Trinity Street Jewellers is delighted to have been selected among the cream of UK jewellers, who will be judged in June.

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If you’re after something custom made, the staff will be happy to discuss your requirements and create a bespoke piece for you too.

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WEDDINGS

Hen Party

Planning a hen night is – or at least should be! – one of the most fun parts of the run-up to your wedding. It’s a brilliant excuse to do something you wouldn’t normally do, or force your dearest friends to spend the day doing all of your favourite things. No one can say no to you, after all, when you’re the bride-to-be!

♥ MESSING ABOUT IN BOATS Nothing says ‘Cambridge’ like a trip in a punt down the River Cam, and Scudamore’s are the city’s best-known punting company. You’ve probably seen groups of families and friends taking in the sights between the University colleges and scenic Grantchester, but did you know that they also offer hen parties with a difference? There’s a range of different experiences available, from a cocktail party punting day, with your very own mixologist on board to get the party started, to a treasure hunt punt if you fancy a hen party with a competitive twist! Get in touch to discuss what you want from your special day with your friends and Scudamore’s will help tailor the perfect event. www.scudamores.com

♥ HOT TUB HEN! It can be hard to find a truly unique idea for a hen party, but this one is pretty special; a day soaking and socialising under the open sky at Bourn Golf & Leisure, just ten miles outside of Cambridge.

You can relax for several hours at the wood-fired outdoor spa, enjoying the sound of birdsong and the gentle crackling of the fire.

The package includes a soak in the outdoor hot tubs, use of the dry Finnish barrel sauna, a drink served to your hot tub, a sarong towel and full use of the showers, toiletries, lockers, hairdryers and straighteners; so you can get glammed up for whatever evening activities you have planned too!

The fresh-air pop-up spa is available at selected weekends at Bourn Golf & Leisure, so it’s best to check availability and book well in advance. www.bathingunderthesky.com

♥ COOK UP A STORM Cambridge Cookery School is frequently told that it provides the best hen parties ever: and it’s not difficult to see why.

Their kitchen is stunning and a real pleasure to cook in, and the all-female team is super-skilled at ensuring that everyone is left to have fun and enjoy cooking while being attentive enough to keep everyone on track and knowing what they’re doing. They also keep the Prosecco flowing throughout, which is one of the keys to a great hen do! They can even organise the day around a punting trip to picnic on the amazing food you’ve prepared either in the punt or on Jesus Green: the most ‘Cambridge’ thing we’ve ever heard! www.cambridgecookeryschool.com

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Venues

♥ TRINITY HALL Boasting spectacular architecture and stunning riverside grounds, Trinity Hall is one of the most beautiful of the Cambridge University colleges, and a truly special location for a wedding. The college offers wedding packages for between 60 and 140 guests, as well as being licensed for civil ceremonies. Drinks and canapés take place on Latham Lawn, an idyllic setting overlooking the River Cam, while the wedding breakfast will be held in the grand Dining Hall, which dates back to the 14th century. There’s options to add lovely extras including picnic blankets and garden games, chauffeured punting, fairy lights and afternoon tea. To receive the venue’s 2016 wedding package rates, book your wedding with Trinity Hall by 31 March. www.trinhall.cam.ac.uk

♥ JESUS COLLEGE

You don’t always have to have studied at a Cambridge College to get married in one; several of them are licensed for civil ceremonies and make wonderful locations for your reception. Jesus College offers civil ceremonies followed by wedding breakfasts for up to 130 guests, and new for 2017 is West Court, with the Brewery Room which is perfect for parties and en-suite accommodation including a bridal room for exclusive use on the day. The college’s beautiful grounds will form a fabulous backdrop for photographs and give your day a really special, quintessentially Cambridge feel. conference.jesus.cam.ac.uk

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♥ HOTEL DU VIN For a stylish city wedding, Hotel du Vin is the perfect central-Cambridge location; the building used to be part of the University and has a wonderfully traditional ambience. There’s a range of packages available, all with a wedding coordinator to help you plan, a sommelier to guide you through choosing wine and a wedding host to ensure all goes smoothly on the day. www.hotelduvin.com

♥ SECRET GARDEN AT BURWASH MANOR You may be familiar with Burwash Manor in Barton as a fab retail destination, but did you know that there’s a gorgeous wedding venue there, too? The Secret Garden is

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a charming walled garden, with pretty wrought-iron furniture and a gazebo dotted around, and a luxurious marquee that can seat up to 90 for your wedding breakfast.

It’s available to hire from February through to early September, and really is the ideal setting for a dream country wedding. www.burwashweddings.com

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♥ SHEENE MILL This picturesque 16th century Grade II listed water mill is a very popular wedding venue, with its views over the mill pond and beautiful landscaped gardens. The building is packed with original features, and the banqueting rooms are truly luxurious, making it a really special place to celebrate your big day. They’re having a wedding fair on 18 March if you want to find out more, visit the website for more information. www.sheenemill.com

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Catering

If the venue you choose for your wedding doesn’t offer a catering package, or if you’re having your big day at home or in a marquee, you’re going to need outside catering options.

♥ THE CAMBRIDGE EVENTS COMPANY

Offering a range of gorgeous food and drink options, from full meals to fab bars with an enormous choice of drinks, The Cambridge Events Company has bags of experience and know-how to make your big day catering perfect. Their bars can be fitted to any venue and come supplied with premium drinks including craft ales and premium spirits.

Food-wise, the company can provide ‘Table Picnics’, which include nibbly dishes such as honey-glazed ham, with piccalilli and onion chutney, and marinated olives and artichokes.

You could opt for heartier sharing platters, which feature dishes including marinated leg of lamb served with roasted aubergines, pepper and tomatoes, or spatchcock chicken marinated in lemon, thyme and cajun spices grilled on the barbecue and served with potato wedges and fresh tomato salsa. The company can also help with any audiovisual production services and many other events planning services, making them a great onestop shop for creating your dream big day. www.thecambridgeeventscompany.co.uk

♥ BLUE LION CATERING

♥ LINTON KITCHEN The cutting of the cake is one of the high points of any wedding day, and a wonderful photo opportunity, so you want to get the cake just right. The Linton Kitchen create delicious, bespoke cakes for a whole range of occasions but has gained a reputation for its fabulous wedding cakes, each one uniquely designed to suit individual couples.

Call or email to make an appointment to discuss what you’re looking for in your dream wedding cake. www.lintonkitchen.co.uk

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The Blue Lion gastropub in Hardwick has been hosting weddings in a marquee in their gorgeous garden since 2010.

The events were such a success that when it came to expanding their business, branching out to outside catering was a natural progression.

You can now hire their experienced team to provide food and drink for most private events, from parties and corporate events to weddings, large or small. The team will work with you to create your perfect catering package, whether you fancy a simple barbecue, hog roast, canapés or a sumptuous sit-down banquet, they will be happy to discuss your requirements. www.cateringfor.co.uk

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Big day prep ♥ BODY TRANSFORMATIONS PERSONAL PLAN FOR WEDDINGS Some brides embark on a fitness regime to get in top shape for their big day. Whether you’ve got months before your wedding or you need a quick fix, The Body Transformation Project can help you achieve your goal. The fitness trainers will come to you, either in your home or a local park, and provide all equipment, so it’s ideal for those who dislike gyms or exercise classes. The team offers diet advice to help you feel your best and couples sessions for those who want to get in shape together. Get in touch on 07769 655258 or at tomfharris@gmail.com.

♥ COSMEX CLINIC Every bride wants to look her best on her big day and the award-winning Cosmex Clinic in Trumpington is on hand to help you do just that. They offer a range of services to treat the skin and body, including some targeted towards helping you look fabulous for a special event. Cosmex’s top three recommendations include Hydro-Lift Combination Therapies of HydroMedi Facial, LED Light Therapy and EndyMed 3D glow.

The treatment consists of a deep cleansing and rejuvenating facial which will leave your skin fresh, clean and hydrated.

After that, the LED Light Therapy will help reinvigorate the skin leaving it luminous. Then you’re treated to an EndyMed 3D glow treatment to tighten and lift the face. You can book a course of three to six for longer term results. If time is limited and your skin needs a boost then this treatment is perfect for a short-term glow to ensure flawless, even skin with the added benefit of 48 hours lift around the jowl and neck area.

Perhaps you’ve got a stubborn bit of fat that you can’t shift? (armpit, lower hips, that annoying bit under the bra strap, etc.). Try the CoolSculpt treatment, which can work wonders, and HA dermal fillers, which can help to improve skin quality, replace volume loss or enhance features. With the Clinic’s WOW face masks, you can get a gloriously glowing and youthful complexion from home. Filled with plumping and moisturising goodness, this facial treatment can help to reduce wrinkles, give you smaller pores and revitalised skin. www.cosmexclinic.co.uk

♥ Y SPA AT WYBOSTON LAKES Before or after you say “I Do”, take a break at the Y Spa at Wyboston Lakes, a cool and contemporary sanctuary located in Bedfordshire.

They’ll create you an opulent retreat, tailored for your needs, and offer a fabulous range of holistic and beauty treatments. There’s a spacious outdoor hydrotherapy pool, saunas and steam rooms, a ‘frost wall’, mist and glacier showers and an awesome array of relaxation rooms.

Treat yourself to heavenly treatments designed to revive and revitalise your mind, body and soul. It’d make the perfect place to bond and bliss out with bridesmaids or groom your groomsmen in prep. Wyboston Lakes is also a fantastic setting for the wedding itself, offering three beautiful venues, stunning courtyard gardens for drinks, gorgeous catering options and plenty of bedrooms at the hotel. www.wybostonlakes.co.uk

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If you’re not a foundation fan, primer is a quick way to get smooth. Murad Invisiblur Perfecting Shield SPF 30 1 (£55, murad.co.uk) treats, blurs and protects. Improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles this magic product gives you an airbrushed look, and thanks to SPF 30 you’re protected from the elements too. Wear alone, or under make-up. If you want more coverage, the tools you use to apply your foundation will be your time saver here. The new Real Techniques MultiTech Collection 2 (from £15.99, Superdrug) of brushes all feature an innovative point cut, with varying sizes allowing quick and precise application of anything from powder to eyeshadow – but if you only go for one item, make it a sponge. The Real Techniques MultiTech 360 Point Makeup Sponge (£9.99, Superdrug) is great for dabbing your makeup on as slapdash as you like thanks to the design buffing the product into every crease. For more precision opt for the beautyblender Classic Sponge 3 (£16, Boots). And for some speedy make-up, try Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 4 (£12.99, beautybase.com), a foundation and concealer combined offering natural but full coverage.

Laura Mercier’s Master Class Colour Essentials Collection 2nd Edition 5 (£90, John Lewis) is a limited-edition palette offering 12 eyeshadows, as well as blush, highlighter, bronzer and two eye pencils, along with two brushes. Packaged in a sturdy box with mirror, this is a godsend for commuters with little room to pack cosmetics.

Similarly, the Charlotte Tilbury Instant Look in a Palette 6 (£49, charlottetilbury.com) promises to help give you a natural look in five minutes! Three neutral eye shades, a facial bronzer, a highlighter along with two blush colours in a mirrored compact. For smaller budgets grab the Sleek A Midsummer’s Dream Eye & Cheek Palette 7 (£9.99, Boots) featuring four creamy eyeshadows, and two blushers, with mini brushes too.

EXPRESS EYES When you don’t have time for the artistry required for the cat flick, there’s still a way to make your eyes pop in under five minutes. Take a Kohl eyeliner pencil and draw a rough line close to your lashes; before it dries, take your finger and smudge away, keeping close to the lash line. To avoid any unwanted transferring in your eye crease, swatch

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some powder to set. Try Kiko Intense Colour Long Lasting Eyeliner 8 (£5.20, Grand Arcade) available in 15 shades, this easy-blend formula features a sponge buffer at the end for smudging.

New from Benefit, They’re Real! Duo Eyeshadow Blender 9 (£19.50, John Lewis) is an innovative kit for applying two shades of shadow with one tool, in one stroke. In eight duos, try Easy Smokin’ for a sassy shimmer.

Now, if you’re keen to lay on the eyeliner and take it to the next level, there are tools to help you out. The beautyblender Liner Designer 10 (£14 beautyblender.co.uk) with its plectrum-like design helps you sculpt the perfect flick and can even be used to perfect mascara and lipstick. For even more creative choice, try the KISS Wing it Eyeliner Kit 11 (£7.99, Asda), a gel eyeliner with brush, and stencil featuring six different designs.

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Another gem of a product which does the thinking for you is the Oral-B Genius 9000 Rose Gold 13 (£280, Boots) which uses Bluetooth to show you areas you may be missing, with customisable features it has a built-in timer, giving you the ideal brush, and in rose gold, it’s set to be the prettiest, most intelligent item in your bathroom. Another clever tool is the W7 Shade & Swap Make Up Swapper Sponge Pad 14 (£2.99, beautybase. com) which seems to use magic to instantly clean off eyeshadow brushes without wetting them, meaning you can save time, space and blunders!

WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS Hands down the best way to give your look a boost is with a quick slick of lippy, and the Rimmel Colour Rush Balm 15 (£5.99, Boots) in Drive me Nude is my favourite handbag essential. This colour suits everyone and is so forgiving to apply that you can do it without looking in a mirror, promise!

For a bolder lip, Milani Amore Matte Lip Creme 16 (£9.95, beautybase.com) in Gorgeous will last all day, so no need for touch-ups.

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aking time out to go to a school open day can prove an exciting experience. As prospective pupils and their families will quickly find out, schools don’t stint when it comes to investing resources and time to make open days a showcase for talent, academic and otherwise.

While the prospectus can give you an idea of a school’s talents, only seeing it in 3D – the film of the book, if you like, can offer a 360° perspective, often via a fullscale feast for the senses.

If you didn’t understand just how twinkle-toed and mellifluous the music and drama departments were before your visit, or have a sense of the full range of inventive masterpieces concocted by the budding Picassos in the art department, you certainly will by the time you leave.

Also, you’ll see the recent additions to the buildings and facilities which are nothing short of drop-dead gorgeous.

Examples include Culford’s recently opened library, which combines a welcoming atmosphere (with plenty of books and comfortable seating) with a chic, airy design that makes reading an illuminating experience in every sense.

So much goes into some open days that it’s frankly a miracle that schools are able to do anything else during the runup. That said, their investment in time and resources is never going to be wasted.

Schools, after all, know that however wonderful their online story, nothing beats seeing the real thing.

All well and good. The difficulty for parents, of course, lies in looking past the well-scrubbed up pupils, stunning displays and impressive singing, acting or class work and working out just how good a fit each school will be for their own child.

It’s not helped by the fact that in our area many schools do so well, from public exam success to numerous gold stars from

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Open days: 30 September, 7 & 11 October Stamford Endowed Schools consist of a junior and nursery school, two senior schools and a co-educational sixth form in Stamford, Lincolnshire. The schools use the Diamond Structure, teaching boys and girls together at junior school, separately at senior school, and together again in the sixth form. If you wish to visit the schools and learn more, you can contact the staff to arrange a personalised visit. The admissions office can be contacted on 01780 750311 or via email admissions@ses.lincs.sch.uk. www.ses.lincs.sch.uk

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Open day: 18 March 2017 An independent coeducational boarding and day public school and Lower School in Hertfordshire, Haileybury offers a fully rounded education for boys and girls aged 11 to 18. On 18 March, you can get a taster of what the school has to offer, explore the campus, meet teachers, visit classrooms and ask questions. The open day is suitable for those considering entry into the Lower School in Year seven, Main School in Year nine or Sixth Form in Year 12. You can register your interest at the Haileybury website using the booking form. www.haileybury.com

school inspection reports, so choosing between them can prove a tricky task.

Some parents study the prefects and try to work out if they are likely role models for their child to aspire to; others examine the extracurricular or academic programme in forensic detail to see if the tempting options are sufficiently numerous and varied to ensure that their offspring develop into fully rounded and fulfilled characters.

Schools definitely don’t make the process easy. They’re unfairly good at turning open days into happy and enjoyable sessions where everyone – teachers and pupils alike – appears to be a having a thoroughly good time.

Admittedly, they go to so much effort that it’s hard to see how they can fail. With its next open day almost guaranteed to be bigger and better than ever before – Haileybury, for example, is lining up some lessons to drop in on and talks to go to as well as a mouthwatering array of

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CULFORD SCHOOL Open mornings: 10 & 11 March Culford School, located in the village of Culford (four miles north of Bury St Edmunds), is a co-educational boarding school for pupils aged 2 3/4 to 18 years.

This month’s open mornings offer a chance for prospective parents and pupils to explore the school and discover how a Culford education can be really enriching, challenging and fun.

The nursery and pre-prep open morning is at 9.15am on the 10th, followed by the prep school at 10.30am. The senior school open morning takes place on 11 March, beginning at 10am. www.culford.co.uk

co-curricular activities, including assorted sports practice sessions, from the Merlyn bowling machine to mountain biking.

Felsted School’s approach is to keep open days as normal as possible so parents get a feel for the real school community (they can even sample school lunches). In addition to watching a range of different lessons, sports and activities, the school’s not-so-secret weapons range from activities like ice cream making to creating an explosion in science.

So confident are schools that they let their pupils do much of the talking. At Felsted, they show families around the school and share their school experiences.

So does Culford, which recruits its prefects to lead the senior school tours. ‘There are no teachers involved unless families request them,’ says the school. With sufficient notice, the school will even tailor each tour so that prospective pupils can be paired with a sixth former who shares their interests.

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At St Christopher (St Chris), located in Letchworth Garden City – within easy commuting distance of both Cambridge and London – parents meet pupils including the head boy and head girl.

“They get to ask them lots of questions about their lessons and the ethos of the school to find out what makes St Chris tick,” says a school spokesperson.

Every prospective parent attending open days at Stamford Endowed Schools (consisting of a junior and nursery school, two senior schools and a co-educational sixth form) meets the head teachers.

It’s important, says principal Will Phelan, because this is the beginning of a relationship, something that is essential “as we negotiate the lumps and bumps of our charges growing up.” Meeting parents means building understanding on both sides, so there’s every chance of that connection being positive.

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sure you arrive armed with relevant facts and figures. Start with the school’s website. How easy is it to find important information, like links to inspection reports, for example (normally Ofsted for state schools, the ISI for independents)?

Is it easy to find up-to-date exam results?

What do leavers go on to at 18 and, if a private primary or prep school, how do pupils do in 11+ or 13+ entrance exams?

Read through the policies with an eye for detail (and possibly a magnifying glass). Do they convey a strong sense of a school that cares about every aspect of its pupils’ development, not just intellectually but pastorally as well. How do they handle problems, reward effort and communicate with parents?

Arrive at the open day armed with the facts but keeping an open mind. If something doesn’t add up, ask the school

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why. Exam results, for example, may not be the sea of top grades you’d hoped for but there could be perfectly sensible explanations. Some schools are simply less selective than others. Other, smaller establishments with small cohorts can swing from brilliance to bog-standard over the course of a year and then back to the sunny uplands of uniform excellence the following summer.

As to identifying the Mr, Ms or Mx Big behind the scenes, you’re unlikely to need the brilliance of the Baker Street gang to work it out for you. Ultimately, the success or otherwise of a school is determined by the head teacher who will, likely as not, be a highly visible presence during the open day, make at least one presentation and be on hand to field questions from parents.

Schools’ advice is that parents shouldn’t hold back when it comes to quizzing

Open morning: 13 May A leading co-educational, independent, boarding and day school in Felsted, Essex for pupils aged four to 18. The next open morning for Years three to 12 takes place on 13 May, offering a chance to find out all about the school, meet staff and get a guided tour, plus hear a talk from the head of the preparatory school, who will outline the vision of the school. A number of activities will also be on show.

For Reception and Year one and two entry, the school holds regular open mornings throughout the year in their purpose-built pre-preparatory department for this age group, Stewart House. www.felsted.org

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Open day: 6 May Located in Letchworth Garden City, St Christopher hosts two open days per year, with the next taking place on 6 May. No appointment is necessary for the open day, which takes place between 9.30am and 1pm, and offers a chance to explore this modern, forward-thinking school.

The school is within easy travelling distance of London and Cambridge and offers an education for girls and boys aged three to 18 years. www.stchris.co.uk

heads about their role and vision for a school. “A really good head lives and breathes the values of their school,” is the view from St Chris. “They teach them, they write about them and they stand up and shout proudly about them and embed them in all areas of school life.”

“The headteacher is responsible for formulating the vision for their school,” agrees Will Phelan at Stamford Endowed Schools. “They will instil the values and beliefs that percolate throughout and they will hire those whom they think match the school and their own ethos.” So he advises parents to ask what, in a nutshell, is the headteacher’s philosophy on education. “It will help you to understand and decide if this is the school for your child or not.”

Above all, bear in mind that there’s no such thing as a perfect school. It’s a question of finding the one that’s the best possible fit for your own child. No open day can give you all the answers. But if you – and your child – feel comfortable with a school’s atmosphere, expectations, achievements – as well as its teachers and leadership, you’re almost certainly on the right track.

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n 2016, more than 100,000 people signed a petition urging the government to reconsider the exclusion of arts subjects from the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), including those who teach creative subjects at King’s Ely. Statistics published by exams regulator Ofqual show entries for arts subject GCSEs such as music, drama and art fell by 46,000 in 2016 compared with 2015.

The steep decline is in sharp contrast to other GCSE subjects, notably those included in the EBacc – the group of subjects, excluding the arts, on which the government judges school performance.

Like many who work in the arts and education sectors, Alison Rhodes, director of art at King’s Ely, an independent coeducational day and boarding school for pupils aged one to 18, is concerned about the impact the policy will have on schools, young people and the creative economy.

Alison Rhodes said: “As a school director of art and an assistant principal exam board moderator, I see at first hand the wealth of amazing talent out there, and the importance of arts education to the economic success of the country.

“I fear this performance measure could remove the creative and technical elements young people need to succeed. The creative industries employ more people than the manufacturing sector with around 555,000 people employed in fashion, textiles and fashion retail, and are worth £84.1 billion to the UK economy. The arts are responsible for one in 11 jobs in the UK. By excluding subjects from compulsory study, the ability to study music, art, drama and design could become the privilege of the few.”

To complete the EBacc, GCSE pupils must achieve seven qualifications – double or triple science, English language and literature, maths, geography or history and a foreign language. The EBacc was introduced in 2010 as a performance measure, but it is set to become compulsory for all students, except in exceptional circumstances – a move that concerns director of music at King’s Ely, Jonathan Kingston.

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many a school, and certainly at King’s Ely, where students are able to boost their selfesteem and skills for life through the world of academic and performance-based music,” he said. “They are inspired and gain confidence by engaging with sights and sounds both in and out of the classroom; collaborating on projects, studying the great works of all musical ages and performing on stages all over the world. The link between academic and performance-based music is absolutely vital to keep the cultural heart beating within education and beyond.

“Professional arts organisations are feeling massive financial strain and without schools preparing the next generation to reinvent, revitalise and continue the proud tradition this country has of making music, I can’t help but feel that certain movements of the EBacc curriculum do anything except sell itself and our prospective pupils short, without due

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recognition for the security of our musical and cultural future.”

In 2011, a year after the introduction of the EBacc, 45% of teachers said that an arts subject had been withdrawn to give more time and resources to EBacc subjects, with the most commonly withdrawn subjects being drama and art. This has led to a 13% drop in the number of young people taking drama at GCSE since 2010. Director of drama and theatre at King’s Ely, Nick Huntington, said: “We seem to have returned to the Victorian Gradgrind era of education that promotes rigidity and offers neither breadth, balance nor creativity.”

The ‘Bacc for the Future’ campaign, which calls on the Government to reconsider the exclusion of creative subjects from the EBacc, has gained support from more than 200 organisations and over 100,000 individuals.

Campaign coordinator Deborah Annetts said the Government has proved its support for the creative industries through initiatives such as the music education hubs, but that making the EBacc compulsory is “at odds” with this.

To find out more about opportunities at King’s Ely, go to www.kingsely.org

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With our busy lives and hectic schedules, a good night’s rest is the best way to recharge and reboot. Here’s how to make your bedroom a serene retreat from the world – a sanctuary that should truly reflect your personal style WORDS ANGELINA VILLA-CLARKE

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Above Amtico’s Quill Gesso Woven floor, from £70/m2, adds a stylish touch to bedrooms.

THE SCHEME While pastel, powdery paint colours – such as dusky pink and barely there blue – are calming and peaceful, don’t be afraid to use dark shades for the bedroom. Farrow & Ball’s moody, black-grey Railings gives a cocooning, glamorous feel.

Fired Earth’s paint manager, Sarah Foster, says: “Warm, soft neutrals have a restful quality that’s perfectly conducive to sleep. Shades such as Orchard Pink, Garden Folly and Skylon Grey are soothing yet sophisticated. Glamorous and jewel-like colours, such as Fired Earth’s Malachite and Dragon’s Blood paints, however, are ideal for more boudoir-style schemes.”

This season John Lewis is showcasing ‘nature’ as a trend for the home. It also has a new Open Home concept, which is a collaboration with Doshi Levien. The exclusive range of furniture and home accessories work on the principle that modern rooms are flexible, so each product is designed to enable you to define a space according to how you want to live.

Philippa Prinsloo, head of design at John Lewis, elaborates, “Spring will see a continuation of our love and appreciation

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of nature, whether through the Modern Country lifestyle by embracing the uplifting beauty and colour of indigenous flowers or through the contemporary progressive adaptation of our homes to create a flow between indoors and outdoors.”

For flooring, according to Mike Richardson at Kersaint Cobb, you can’t beat carpet for warmth and cosiness. “To brighten up a small bedroom, choose a soft, light-coloured pure wool carpet to create the illusion of space,” he says. “Pure wool has a soft, luxurious quality, is warm underfoot and is perfect for sinking your toes into! A textured carpet in a soothing colourway will give a cool, fresh look whilst adding subtle design to your floor.”

Heather MacMillan, flooring buyer at Carpetright adds: “Green is the colour trend for 2017 and whether you’re brave enough for Pantone’s Greenery shade or prefer more muted woodland tones, you’re sure to want to add this colour into your bedroom scheme. It works well when paired with natural woody tones, ivory or soft greys.”

For a modern look, however, Amtico’s Aged Timber or Limewashed Wood flooring gives a clean, spacious feel.

Bedrooms usually house personal items, so choose your furniture cleverly and opt for pieces that can double up as storage items and clear away the clutter.

As its name suggests, The Great British Ottoman Company offers a range of ottomans, footstools and bedroom accessories; while The Painted Furniture Company is the go-to brand for a wide selection of bedside tables and drawers in a rainbow of colours to match any scheme.

Furl’s storage beds, including innovative wall beds, are among the most versatile when it comes to storing things away. “A bedroom should ultimately be a place for relaxation so it’s vitally important to plan in enough storage space,” says David Norman, director of Furl.

“If all you can see when you walk in is clutter, clothes and things that need tidying away, it can be hard to relax and switch off.

We have worked hard refining our designs to provide as much storage space as possible and our Max Storage Bed gives a huge 35cm of storage depth. You’ll be surprised just how much you can store.”

To make the best use of space, especially rooms that have odd angles, go for built-in wardrobes. David Hall Furniture offers a bespoke fitting service in the Cambridgeshire area, while Langtry Fitted Furniture provides a wide range of fitted bedroom designs.

Tony Jones, director of Langtry, gives his advice, “When planning your bedroom, balance practical needs – such as storage – with style. We can design and make wardrobes, drawers and dressing tables to fit individual needs and awkward spaces. For those with lots of clothes and clutter, go for fitted wardrobes, which run floor to ceiling, to make use of the space. Our high gloss stone grey pearl Langtry range is great for smaller rooms as it is seamless and unimposing.

Meanwhile our metallic gloss Modern range adds personality and is great for teen rooms.

For a classic look – go for Calcutta Mussel – it has a timeless finish.”

Above The Cotswold Bedroom range, from £499, by The Painted Furniture Company.

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Above The Richmond Bed, from £1,750, by And So To Bed.

THE BED Whether you go for a traditional iron bed surround – like the Victorian-style brass frames at The Original Bedstead Company – or a sumptuous, upholstered frame, available at And So To Bed – make it a piece that you love.

For those who want to recreate a French boudoir feel, source Louis rattan beds, four-posters and weathered linen frames from Newtons Furniture.

Meanwhile, fans of more a contemporary aesthetic will no doubt fall for Natuzzi Italia’s Dolcevita bed. A contemporary interpretation of a classic design, it has been designed

by Tapinassi and Manzoni of Studio Memo in Florence and features a sumptuous Chesterfield headboard paired with sleek legs.

THE ADDED EXTRAS Make your bedroom as inviting as possible, with luxurious textiles, soft pillows and tactile bed throws.

Christy’s new range of bed linen for spring summer 2017 offers a mix of elegant, minimalist and trend-led designs.

Lucy Ackroyd, design manager, says: “The latest range varies from feminine classics to trend-led exotics, with, of course, our minimal, all-white staple pieces at the heart of the collection. My favourite is the Rain Forest duvet set for its bold use of colour, its on-trend botanical feel and how it brings the entire room to life.”

Meanwhile, at Sheridan Australia, Jo Jaggs, general manager of design says: “The Sheridan spring summer 2017 collection explores teal-cast blues for the bedroom, as seen in the Korra and Arbor designs, which feature levels of petrol and baltic. The teal blues can be used in place of a classic blue, as they are equally versatile and perfect for an investment piece. For the cooler months, style these designs with jewel tones for depth and richness or back with white for a fresh, summer aesthetic.”

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Above Sheridan Australia’s Arbor in Baltic Quilt Cover, from £79.

Above Christy’s Rain Forest Duvet Set, £120.

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THE LITTLE ONES When it comes to younger children’s rooms, let your imaginations run riot and have fun.

Cuckooland’s range of inventive beds, for instance, which come in the shape of tree houses or tents, may mean that bedtime tantrums are a thing of the past.

“Designing a kid’s bedroom is a great opportunity to be creative,” says Nathalie Davis, director of Cuckooland. “Choose bright, stimulating colours and keep things stylish with on-trend geometric prints and Scandi-inspired accessories. A statement bed in the shape of a spaceship or tree Above Sheridan house gives the Australia’s Arbor in wow factor, and will inspire Baltic Quilt one’s Cover, from your little imagination.” £79. Below Sheridan Australia’s Lavani Baltic to use colour. Take Don’t be afraid Quilt Cover, from £109. inspiration from Harlequin’s All About Me wallcoverings and textiles for inspiring choices for both girls and boys. iLiv’s contemporary palette of textiles meanwhile gives alternative options for youngsters who don’t want to go for the stereotypical pinks and blues. Carrying on the modern theme is Nubie – an online store that offers cool furniture, inspiring wallpapers and unusual accessories sourced from around the world and all with a design ethos at their heart.

Above These curtains are made with iLiv’s Story Time Up Up And Away fabric, from £12.59 per metre.

LEAVE THE LIGHTS ON Karen Wallis-Smith, director at Fritz Fryer, advises us on bedroom lighting “It’s important to have multiple layers of light in a bedroom, with the principle source being dimmable in order to set the right mood for the room. I also love task lighting located on

either side of the bed. Controls for all of the lighting should be located by the entrance to the room and from either side of the bed, as you would find in a well-designed hotel room.”

STOCKISTS Amtico 0121 745 0800 amtico.com And So To Bed 0808 1415 5838 andsotobed.co.uk Carpetright carpetright.co.uk Christy 0845 758 5252 www.christy.co.uk Cuckooland 01305 231231 cuckooland.com David Hall Furniture 01763 261010 davidhallfurniture.co.uk Farrow & Ball 01223 367771 farrow-ball.com Fired Earth 01223 300941 firedearth.com Fritz Fryer 01989 567416 fritzfryer.co.uk

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BEDTIME READING Pitch shelves, £299 steuartpadwick.co.uk

SWITCHED ON Venus chandelier, £565 sweetpeaandwillow.com GILT GUILT French three-drawer Bombe in gold, £555 outthereinteriors.com

PUT ON YOUR FACE Fonteyn Oak And Coral dressing table, £399 made.com

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LIGHT AND SHADE Faringdon Papershade, £25 papershades.co.uk

LEAN ON ME Floral Heart cushion, £10 sainsburys.co.uk

COVER IT UP Daya Monsoon decorative throw, £150 bedeckhome.com

FEET FEATURE Olli Ella gumball rug, £249 nubie.co.uk

PILLOW TALK Teal Velvet cushion, £25 alsohome.com

BOUDOIR FEEL Versailles bedroom sofa, £1180 frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk

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SPOTLIGHT STORE OF THE MONTH

Kloeber hether you’re after a stylish front door or contemporary bifold doors, Kloeber’s Cambridgeshire showroom is a one-stop shop for inspiration.

The company launched in 2006, when it showcased its high-quality, timber bifold doors at the Grand Designs exhibition in Birmingham, and has since expanded its range of products to include sliding, French and single doors, a full range of windows and roof lights plus a collection of awardwinning Funkyfront entrance doors.

“The way most people chose to live now is open plan,” says Matt Higgs, sales director and co-owner of Kloeber.

“There’s emphasis on creating a sociable, entertaining space and we’ve seen the demand for bifold doors increase. They’re a great way to open your home and use outside and inside space together.”

“Having launched as a specialist manufacturer of timber folding and sliding doors, we now also offer an extensive range of high-quality doors and windows manufactured from many different materials including three types of timber, aluminium and composite,” Matt says. “Our experience of construction and self-build sets us apart in the service we provide.”

Matt believes the UK public’s growing interest in building their own homes is partly down to government legislation and an increased level of awareness. TV shows like Grand Designs and George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces show that it’s not just the preserve of wealthy landowners and many more people see it as a viable option.

“Homeowners are increasingly aware and concerned about the environment.

And so are we,” he says. “Being eco-aware is one of the fundamental principles our company is based on. Our timber products are made from recyclable materials, and the timber is FSC certified from sustainable forests. We recycle everything we can, we run a bike to work scheme and we’re officially carbon-balanced. We calculate our carbon usage and contribute an amount relative to this to carbon-balancing projects in Africa, through an organisation called Plan Vivo. This means our customers can be assured that the whole supply chain

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is as eco-friendly as can be. That continues once the doors and windows are installed by lowering their own carbon footprint.”

With security another issue high on the agenda, Kloeber invests heavily in research and development, including security testing and auditing. The company’s bifold doors and timber Funkyfront doors were both awarded the highly respected Secured by Design status.

“Security is one of the biggest factors with customers,” continues Matt. “Our products comply with Part Q of the building regulations for new-build houses, which is all about security. Some of our products also comply with Secured by Design; our products are built to such a high spec that the development required to attain the certification has been minimal.”

“Our Funkyfronts are a popular addition to our product home. The doors provide an extremely high spec, bespoke option to add that wow factor,” says Matt. “We offer an online design tool, which enables our customers to choose panel and frame styles, colour and many other bespoke options to create a unique entrance door.

Also the Funkyfront has extremely good

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insulation and air tightness values and has won the Build It award for ‘Best Joinery Product’ twice.”

In terms of new trends, Matt identifies a growing number of customers choosing inward-opening, tilt and turn windows.

“These are popular across the rest of Europe, and there’s a growing interest in the UK,” he says. “People are also being more daring with colour choices and veering away from white, black and grey, especially on front doors.”

The company is currently developing a higher spec, high-end front door and a new bifold door, which it hopes to launch by the end of 2017. “It’s early days for both these projects, they’re still in design and prototype-stage but watch this space,” says Matt.

Kloeber’s has showrooms in Huntingdon, Bicester, Buckinghamshire and London.

Kloeber, St Margaret’s Way, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE29 6EU, 01487 740044 www.kloeber.co.uk

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ASK THE AGENT Sam Cooke, partner at local agent Cooke, Curtis & Co, takes a look at the pros and cons of the fixed-term sole agency contract

Estate agency is an odd business. About 60% of the time we charge absolutely nothing for the work we do. We will come and value your house for free; wherever it is, whatever time of whatever day you want us, we’ll be there. No charge, no obligation.

Sometimes that’s the end of it and we’ll never see you again.

Sometimes you’ll give us instructions to sell or rent your house. We’ll photograph it, put it on the web and in the paper, spend tens of hours showing people around, negotiate a sale and then follow up the deal with the solicitors to make sure it all happens. And right at the last minute you can change your mind for no reason and pay us precisely nothing.

It doesn’t happen that late in the day very often, but it does happen. Maybe because circumstances change or maybe something unexpected happens with a survey; it’s rare but when it does happen we’ve done all of that for nothing.

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If you break it down, half of the valuations we do don’t ever come to anything and 85% of viewers don’t buy the property. We really do spend the majority of our time working for nothing.

What you’ll find is that once estate agents have secured your business they’re very keen not to lose it before they get paid.

Hence the fixed-term sole agency contract.

This was everywhere when I started doing the job about 20 years ago. You’d sign a contract with me to say you’d pay me 2.5% of the sale price of the house (yes, 2.5%, that’s what fees were back in the day) if I sold it and you’d give me and only me the chance for a term of 16 weeks. No matter how dreadful I was, how few viewings I booked, how little effort I put in, you couldn’t sack me for four months. That’s a long time.

If you put your house on in April with me and I was rubbish you’d miss the whole selling season and there was nothing you could do about it.

The logic from the agent’s side is that you need some commitment from the seller to make it worth risking spending that time on the marketing, but if you break it down, what it actually says is that the agent had so little confidence in their ability to sell the house that they have to artificially tie customers to a restrictive contract. Few other businesses do this, if you’re not happy with a builder or a solicitor you just tell them to stop and part company. But the big difference is that once you’ve done this a solicitor or a builder will then send you a bill for the work they’ve done to date, whereas an estate agent won’t, we’ll just suck it up and move on.

I have mixed feelings about the fixedterm sole agency contract, part of me thinks it’s unnecessary for good agents and part of me thinks it’s actually only fair. This industry in general seems to share my uncertainty.

Some firms don’t have a fixed term at all just a notice period; some have 12 weeks, some as long as 24 weeks. This is an important consideration for the seller when choosing which agent to use. Consider the agent’s motivation for the length of the contract.

The agent with no fixed term is probably quite confident they’ll sell the house quickly, but perhaps that’s because they’re valuing it a bit lower. The agent with the 24-week agreement might be massively overvaluing the house to flatter the owner into signing up, knowing they won’t sell it at the original price but planning to work on bringing it down over six months. The agent with the 12-week agreement might fall in the middle.

If you’re a house seller it’s all part of the joy of trying to work out what on earth you should trust about anything an estate agent says and what is just empty promises, false hopes and bluster.

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New Luxury Homes at Abode

Countryside has just announced the launch of the latest phase of its sought-after Abode development, opening two new show homes which are perfect for families.

Located at Great Kneighton on the southern fringe of the city, Abode is an award-winning development which benefits from a range of amenities, abundant green spaces – including a 120-acre park – and excellent transport links.

The first of the show homes which has been opened is The Windham, an impressive fivebedroom home with a unique courtyard and five outdoor terraces.

Spacious and modern throughout, the properties also boast French doors and vaulted ceilings, designed to flood the space with light.

The Whitworth, meanwhile, is a beautifully designed four-bedroom family home with a double garage, large kitchen/dining and family area, plus a home office. Upstairs, the living room has access to two outdoor terraces and features a wood burner. There is also access to an expansive rooftop terrace through the final bedroom, ideal for entertaining or relaxing.

Prices for the four-bedroom Whitworth house-type start at £1,175,000 and the five-bedroom Windham house-type are available from £1,275,000.

For more information on Abode call 01223 846 650 or visit www.abodecambridge.co.uk

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