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Welcome

October is a great month to be in Cambridge, with the city serving up a series of world-class events right here on our doorstep. First up, the always fascinating Festival of Ideas returns from 17 to 30 October, bringing with it a typically impressive line-up of scintillating talks and debates on everything from Brexit to artificial intelligence. Turn to page 32 to get the low-down. Also returning, for the 36th time no less, is the Cambridge Film Festival; a must for film buffs, documentary lovers and all of us who enjoy a trip to the flicks. With kids’ classics, silent movies, Catalan cinema, a Syd Barrett special and loads more planned, there’s sure to be something which takes your fancy – check out our feature on page 30 for the full story. Another event I’m really looking forward to this month is Sunday Papers Live, which makes its Cambridge debut on 2 October. Following the much-loved SPL London model, the event brings the broadsheets to life via engaging talks on everything from travel to politics, while you chill out on squishy sofas, sip Bloody Marys and tuck into a Sunday roast. We’re very chuffed to be media partners for this super-cool (and oh, so Cambridge) happening, which you can find out more about on page 26. Having hopped across the local events calendar from its previous spot in July, Independents’ Week is also back, promising a huge celebration of our local indie businesses, and featuring plenty of fun events, giveaways and discounts. Have a great month, all!

NICOLA FOLEY, EDITOR IN CHIEF EDITORIAL Editor in chief Nicola Foley 01223 499459 nicolafoley@bright-publishing.com

5 • REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL Here’s why you should be happy that October is here 7-10 • NIGHTLIFE Live comedy, music and more 12-13 • MUSIC BLOG Slate the Disco highlight their gig picks for the month 15-25 • ARTS & CULTURE Exhibitions and concerts around Cambridge, plus our monthly Arts Insider column 26-27 • SUNDAY PAPERS LIVE Enjoy the ultimate Sunday and see the broadsheets brought to life at this brand-new event 30-31 • CAMBRIDGE FILM FESTIVAL A feast of cinema awaits local film lovers this month, from art house flicks to fascinating documentaries 32-33 • FESTIVAL OF IDEAS A dazzling line-up of walks, talks, debates, exhibitions and hands-on activities 37 • FOOD COLUMN As any cook will know, seasoning can make or break a dish. Chef Alex offers some indispensable wisdom

Cover Art

The artwork shown on this month’s cover is by Joshua Pell. Turn to page 16 to read our interview and see more of her fantastic work.

39 • HERO EATS Does exactly what it says on the tin. Three things you need to eat in Cambridge right now

Senior sub editor Lisa Clatworthy

40-47 • FOOD NEWS Get the inside track on the local food scene, plus drinks shop Thirsty offer more booze-based insights

Senior sales executive Natalie Robinson 01223 499451 natalierobinson@bright-publishing.com

49 • REVIEW In the spotlight this month, we pop down the road to Sawston curry house Kaz’s 52-53 • LISTINGS Your at-a-glance guide to this month’s top events 55-57 • FAMILY Great ideas for entertaining your little ones this month, from outdoorsy fun to kids’ shows

Sub editors Catherine Brodie & Siobhan Godwood

ADVERTISING

Key accounts Maria Francis 01223 499461 mariafrancis@bright-publishing.com Key accounts Tom Smith 01223 499463 tomsmith@bright-publishing.com Account director Natasha Blatcher 01223 499457 natashablatcher@bright-publishing.com

CONTRIBUTORS Alex Rushmer, Angelina Villa-Clarke, Jordan Worland, Ruthie Collins, Cyrus Pundole, Matthew Boucher

58-62• INDEPENDENTS’ WEEK A week-long celebration of our city’s fabulous indies, featuring special offers, competitions and more

DESIGN & PRODUCTION

64-65 • INDIE OF THE MONTH Rutland Cycles share their story

Ad production Lucy Woolcomb 01223 499468 lucywoolcomb@bright-publishing.com

67 • FASHION Top picks from independent local boutiques

MANAGING DIRECTORS

71-85 • WEDDINGS Don’t plan your Cambridgeshire wedding without reading our huge special feature 89-103 • EDUCATION This month, we speak to local schools about getting the most out of open days 109-119 • INTERIORS Tips on creating your dream kitchen, plus we pay a visit to Angela Reed in Saffron Walden

Designer Emily Stowe 01223 499450 emilystowe@bright-publishing.com

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120-123 • PROPERTY The latest from the buzzing Cambridge property market, including advice from local estate agents

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NEWS

REASONS TO BE

Festival of Ideas Get your grey matter working this month at the Festival of Ideas: a feast of enlightening talks, walks, debates, exhibitions, film screenings and family activities, running 1730 October. Topics up for discussion at this year’s series of events, which take place at locations across Cambridge, include Brexit, immigration, artificial intelligence, Hollywood musicals and the relevance of Shakespeare in the modern world. Read the full feature on page 32 and get planning your festival.

Independents' Week is back!

As regular readers will know, we at Cambridge Edition are enthusiastic proponents of the city’s independent businesses, so we’re delighted to announce that we are once again partners for Independents’ Week. Taking place 1-9 October, this indie extravaganza is coordinated by Cambridge Business Improvement District (BID) and will feature a host of great special offers at shops, cafés and restaurants across the city, as well as special events and the chance to win fantastic prizes. Turn to page 58 to find out everything that’s happening.

Cambridge Film Festival One of the highlights of the local events calendar, the Cambridge Film Festival makes a welcome return to the city, 20-27 October. There’s a huge line-up of treats for cinema-lovers taking place over the course of the eight days, whether you fancy taking in a Hollywood blockbuster, a stimulating documentary or an obscure indie flick. Grab your popcorn and your diary and turn to page 30, where we’ve got the full low-down!

Sunday Papers Live Pay homage to the joys of Sunday this month at Sunday Papers Live, taking place on 2 October at the Cambridge Union.

Hosted by My Little Festival, the event will feature walks, talks, Bloody Marys, delicious brunches, roast dinners, live music and DJs. The team will create a cosy retreat at the venue, in the very heart of Cambridge, complete with plenty of plump sofas for relaxing on. Sound good? Turn to page 26 for all the info.

Pride & Prejudice Comes to Cambridge It is a truth universally acknowledged that we all go weak at the knees for a bit of Pride and Prejudice. Which is why we’re delighted that the acclaimed Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre are bringing their dazzling production of this adored Austen classic to Cambridge this month, as we approach Austen’s bicentennial. Running 4-8 October at the Corn Exchange, the show stars Matthew Kelly, Felicity Montagu and Tafline Steen. Turn to page 16 for more.

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NIGHTLIFE

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WILD BEASTS Hot on the heels of the release of their latest album Boy King, Wild Beasts hit Cambridge Junction on 10 October. Their latest offering sees them exploring a wilder, beastlier sound than ever – abandoning the floaty soundscapes and effeminate air they started to see off in Present Tense (2014) and jumping headlong into a macho new groove. Boy King, their fifth album, serves up a darker, more guttural dose of pop; one laden with throbbing synths, shredding guitar riffs and intoxicating basslines.

It’s a substantial departure from the Wild Beasts we were introduced to on their delicate debut Limbo, Panto and the Mercury-nominated Two Dancers in 2009, but fans will still find plenty of the trademark Wild Beasts style in there: lead singer Hayden’s celestial falsetto ensuring that the new sound’s provenance is unmistakable. Tickets are £18. www.junction.co.uk

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MYSTERY JETS A rare thing indeed in the world of indie, London outfit Mystery Jets are a band who only seem to improve with age. Now on their fifth album – a decade on from their debut – they’ve cemented their position as one of Britain’s best-loved bands.

Released at the start of 2016, Curve of the Earth was their first offering in three years and earned them rave reviews from the critics.

Catch them at Cambridge Junction on 12 October, when they’ll be showcasing their new material alongside favourites from their back catalogue like Two Doors Down, Half in Love With Elizabeth and Bubblegum. Tickets are £17. www.junction.co.uk

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BOO HEWERDINE One of Britain’s most accomplished and prolific songwriters, Ely-based Boo Hewerdine is has written hits for Natalie Imbruglia, Paul Young and k d lang amongst many others. His ongoing collaboration with Scottish singer Eddi Reader, perhaps his most fruitful partnership of all, included him penning the Ivor Novello Award-nominated Patience of Angels. He’s also got seven solo albums under his belt, including the most recent: My Name in Brackets – which is a compilation of his and his former band The Bible’s greatest hits.

This month you can enjoy the fruits of his latest collaboration, with label mate and fellow songwriter Dan Whitehouse, when the pair play Cambridge Junction on 25 October. Tickets are £13.50. www.junction.co.uk

BUZZCOCKS One third of punk’s holy trinity, alongside the Sex Pistols and The Clash, Buzzcocks have been thrilling audiences now for 40 years, a milestone they’re celebrating with a huge world tour.

It comes our way on 27 October, when you’ll be able to enjoy an energetic (yep, they’ve still got it) romp down memory lane with hits Harmony in my Head, What Do I Get?, and of course, the anthemic track which has become their calling card, Ever Fallen In Love.

Tickets are £23.50. www.junction.co.uk

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COMEDY

HIGHLIGHTS There are plenty of chances for a chortle in Cambridge this month, kicking off with Mark Watson at the Corn Exchange on the 1st.

He’s bringing his new show, I’m Not Here, to town, in which a minor problem at the airport spirals into an examination of identity in the digital age: expect chaotic gags and plenty of audience interaction. The very next night at the same venue, the mantle is passed to award-winning ventriloquist Nina Conti, whose astounding act the Daily Telegraph described as “gut-bustingly funny”.

On the 13th, it’s king of camp Julian Clary’s turn at the Corn Exchange. He brings his Joy of Mincing show, in which he regales the audience with his best anecdotes from 30 years in showbiz, including the time when he saved Dame Joan Collins’ life...

On the 14th, it’s over to Cambridge Junction for the October instalment of their Jesterlarf Comedy Club.

On the bill are improv troupe The Noise Next Door, who build their entire act around spontaneous suggestions from the crowd.

They’ll be joined by Noel James and Phil Dinsdale.

Described by The Guardian as “unquestionably the best observational comic of his generation”, Seann Walsh hits the Junction on 24 October. Known for his ability to spot the absurdities lurking in everyday life, you’ll probably recognise him from TV shows such as Live at the Apollo, 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Celebrity Juice.

Rounding off our month of laughs is the king of deadpan, Rich Hall, who’s at the Junction on 31 October. Known for his perma-grouchiness, you can expect bilious rants and quick-fire gags aplenty.

STEWART LEE 3 Nov, Corn Exchange, £25 The embittered comedian is off on tour to celebrate the launch of the latest series of his BBC show, Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle.

Catch him at the Corn Exchange at the start of next month. www.cornex.uk

SISTER ACT 12-17 Dec, Corn Exchange, from £25.50 The feel-good, song-filled stage adaptation of the classic film comes to Cambridge in December.

Directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, of Strictly Come Dancing fame. www.cornex.co.uk

STEPHEN K AMOS: WORLD FAMOUS 2 Feb, Junction, £18 Much-loved comedian Stephen K Amos brings his new show World Famous to Cambridge – expect a dose of erudite humour. www.junction.co.uk

CARO EMERALD 25 April, Corn Exchange, from £25.25 Enjoy a springtime treat courtesy of Caro Emerald and her stylish, retroinfused jazzy sounds. www.cornex.co.uk

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TELEMAN Makers of immaculately-crafted synth pop, Teleman formed out of the ashes of another band, Pete and The Pirates, releasing their debut album, Breakfast, in 2014.

The critics loved their lo-fi sound, with its art pop sensibilities, ethereal vocals and psychedelic, swirling melodies. Tracks like the haunting Cristina and the catchy Steam Train Girl won them an army of fans, and whilst they’re still not exactly bothering the charts, they’ve got a bona fide cult following.

With their last gig in Cambridge proving so popular that (rather uniquely) they made the decision to add a matinee performance at the Portland Arms, we think it’s fair to say that Teleman have a pretty serious following in the city. This month, for the first time, they’re playing Cambridge Junction, and we’re sure they won’t have a problem filling it given the effusive reception to their latest release, Brilliant Sanity.

Catch them doing their thing on 26 October, tickets are £15. www.junction.co.uk

THE DIVINE COMEDY Formed in the late 80s, The Divine Comedy earned a place in the annals of Britpop history with their witty lyrics and flamboyant, upbeat tunes. They won our hearts in the mid-90s with tracks like National Express and Something for the Weekend, and now they’re back on the road with a brand-new album to flog. Titled Foreverland, it’s their first release in six years, serving up more of the delightfully original songcraft we’ve come to know and love from frontman Neil Hannon. See them in action at Cambridge Junction on 20 October, tickets are £32.50. www.junction.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 ctober is the type of month I love as a punter but dread writing about as there’s just so much to fit into one article.

Over at The Portland Arms there is a string of events well worth your time, starting with Joanna Gruesome on the 2nd. To the uninitiated, Joanna Gruesome are a collision of Riot Grrrl, C-86 tweeness and whistling Psychocandy-era The Jesus and Mary Chain. We’ve been waiting for them to play Cambridge for what feels like forever. US Punk outfit Sorority Noise (11th) bring irresistible pop hooks, big Weezer-esque shreds and grunge breakdowns to the same venue. Mastering that fine line between pop and indie, Dublin outfit Raglans (25th) return to The Portland with their first new music since their 2014 breakout debut LP. The superb Paul Goodwin (17th) is our final pick for The Portland this month.

The gorgeous Unitarian Church on Emmanuel Road plays host to two great shows this month. Singer and songwriter

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irresistible pop hooks and grunge breakdowns

formerly of Cambridge’s legendary Broken Family Band, Steven James Adams returns for an intimate acoustic performance on 6 October, playing songs from this year’s critically acclaimed album Old Magick. His shows are truly a thing to savour: they’re funny, intimate and wildly unpredictable.

Calvin Johnson meanwhile is an underground legend, a font of creativity and the founder of K Records. Selector Dub Narcotic is his current moniker of choice, with his new album This Party Is Just Getting Started dropping earlier this year. He brings his groove to Cambridge on 24 October.

Down Norfolk Street we have a busy schedule at the Blue Moon. Unique post-punky acoustic solo bassist Howie Reeve (9th) will be weaving fragile vocal melodies around well thought out and executed musical backdrops. Then, Plymouth’s post-hardcore boys Brunel are teaming up with Bristol-based Welsh noise

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MUSIC

mongers New Cowboy Builders for a tour this month, hitting Cambridge on the 20th. Cath & Phil Tyler complete the trio on the 25th. Cath, a former member of the band Cordelia’s Dad, and Phil, who’s played in a number of rock, folk and ceilidh bands, came together to create Anglo-American folk music. Using guitar, banjo, fiddle and voice they share their love of traditional narrative song, full-voiced sacred harp singing and sparse mountain banjo.

Known as a key figure in the contemporary world of improvised music, Rhodri Davies plays harp, electric harp, liveelectronics at The Boathouse (Chesterton Road) on 31 October.

Synth-pop at its most intentionally infectious There’s a huge month ahead at the Cambridge Junction with some big names on show. Earlier this summer Wild Beasts released their most naked and direct record to date, Boy King. The Cumbria-via-Leeds foursome swapped arty erudition for rock swagger on a bigger, bolder fifth album and they bring said new record to Cambridge

on the 10th. Synth-pop at its most intentionally infectious, Teleman never disappoint when they play Cambridge, good job they’re back on the 26th.

Brit Award-nominated Birdy has set the world alight with her unique vocals and extraordinary musicianship over recent years and she’s in town on the 19th.

It’s been ten years since the Mystery Jets broke surface with their debut album, Making Dens. What’s kept Mystery Jets consistently fascinating over the last decade has been an itchy-footed desire to keep trying new things. Given the strength of their new album Curve Of The Earth, the next ten years looks set to be as exciting for listeners as the last. They play the Cambridge Junction on the 12th.

The Cambridge Corn Exchange boasts some big hitters this October too.

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One of the most distinctive voices in British music, Jamie T, released his hugely anticipated fourth album in September.

He brings the record and his vigour and vibrancy to Cambridge on the 22nd.

Having gained a reputation as being one of the best live bands in the UK You Me At Six are in town on the 15th. With his economic sound and that black-suited, scowling look Wilko Johnson is a true guitar great, he’s back in Cambridge on the 14th. Speaking of greats, Loudon Wainwright III is also at the Corn Exchange on the 12th.

We close with an incredible event on the 27th to celebrate the life and work of former Pink Floyd member Syd Barrett.

Entitled Syd Barrett – A Celebration, the concert will feature Swedish band Men on the Border, who reinterpret the music of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd, backed by the Sandviken Symphony Orchestra, also from Sweden. It will feature symphonic interpretations of Barrett classics from his solo albums The Madcap Laughs and Barrett, including the likes of Octopus and Terrapin, with the repertoire flanked by an interpretation of Floyd’s High Hopes. The night will also see the unveiling of a lasting public memorial to Barrett.

Tell us about your gig at www.slatethedisco.com

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ARTS & CULTURE

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

Cambridge Art Fair

Bringing a dazzling collection of world-class artworks to Cambridge each autumn, Cambridge Art Fair returns for its fourth outing from 30 September until 2 October. Taking place in the heart of the city centre at the Guildhall, the event showcases a carefully curated selection of highly collectable pieces, all at surprisingly affordable prices. Whether you’re an art novice or a seasoned collector, it’s the ideal opportunity to find the perfect piece of art, with a selection of contemporary pieces on offer from some of the most revered artists from across the globe. www.cambridgeartfair.com

Punts, Clare Bridge, by Peter Graham

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WOW FESTIVAL THINK-IN Part of a global event, Women of the World (WOW) Cambridge Festival takes place annually and celebrates the talents and achievements of women from all walks of life and all parts of the world. Featuring talks, debates, music, dance, films and comedy, the event is geared towards opening a dialogue on the challenges and obstacles women face.

On 29 October, you’re invited to help shape the next instalment of WOW Cambridge (in March 2017), by heading along to Cambridge Junction to discuss ideas and put forward suggestions of what you’d like to see from the event.

Takes place from 2pm to 4pm. www.junction.co.uk

Cover Star The image on the cover of Cambridge Edition this month is by Joshua Pell, one of the winners of the Design the Cover competition we ran with students at Anglia Ruskin. We caught up with him to find out more about his work Q: What were your first thoughts when you were asked to design the cover?

A: I have spent the last two years in Cambridge drawing the streets and I thought this was a perfect opportunity (and brief) to put it into practice. I thought it was a great brief and knew exactly what I wanted to do.

Q: Did you go with your first idea?

A: Yes. My idea was simply to draw straight from observation, to try and capture a moment in the streets around

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King’s College which I thought really summed up the feeling of the city. I made a few other drawings before settling with this one.

Q: Is it similar to your usual work?

A: Well… yes and no. It is similar to my other observational drawings. I have used Indian ink and a bamboo pen for most of my location drawings and life drawings, but I’ve never digitally coloured any of my drawings before like I did with this one.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: I would describe my observational work as being fairly loose and free. I don’t worry too much about detail, more about context – but I do put a fair amount of effort into getting the perspective right.

My work over this summer has been mostly imaginative and expressive – I would say this is what I do naturally and what I’m most interested in.

Q: Do you find Cambridge inspiring?

A: Yes, I love being in Cambridge. It’s the kind of place where you can just go for a walk around town and find something inspiring if you’re ever struggling with work at home.

Q: What else inspires you?

A: I’m inspired by people and psychology.

How people are and what they think – how their minds work and how mine does.

I feel the most inspired when I try to draw straight from raw emotion.

Q: What else are you working on at the moment?

A: At the minute I’m working on our summer brief. We have been tasked with reading a novel from the list that was given to us and illustrating a cover along with some other imagery from the book. I chose to illustrate The Dice Man by Luke Rhinehart.

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ARTS & CULTURE

Pride & Prejudice Enjoy an elegant romp into Regencyera England this month when the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre bring their acclaimed production of Pride and Prejudice to the Corn Exchange for a five-night run. One of the bestloved novels of all time, Jane Austen’s classic comedy of manners has lost none of its appeal since it was first published in 1813, enjoying many reworkings for both film and TV (who could forget the Colin Firth wet shirt moment…).

Relive the sparkling wordplay and splendidly civilised sparring once again in this adaptation by Simon Reade, which recounts the tale of the Bennet family and their five, very different, unmarried daughters.

A family of humble means, Mr and Mrs Bennet seize the opportunity to improve their social standing when the wealthy Mr Bingley and his eligible friend Mr Darcy move to the neighbourhood. But while Mr Bingley takes an immediate liking to their eldest daughter Jane, the dismissive Darcy instantly clashes with the Bennet’s headstrong second daughter, Elizabeth. As the Bennet sisters haplessly search for love, though, it’s the brooding Mr Darcy who ultimately finds his match.

Running from 4 to 8 October, the cast includes TV star Matthew Kelly in the role of Mr Bennet, joined by Felicity Montagu – perhaps best known for playing Alan Partridge’s long-suffering PA Lynn – as Mrs Bennet.

Also treading the boards is a talented cast which includes Tafline Steen (Elizabeth Bennet), Benjamin Dilloway (Mr Darcy) and Doña Croll as Lady Catherine De Bourgh.

Whether you’re an Austen aficionado or simply love a good romcom, this critically acclaimed production looks set to delight and dazzle. Tickets start at £22.50. www.cornex.co.uk

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ARTS & CULTURE

The Woman in Black

Fancy beginning the month by being scared witless? If you’re quick you can still catch the spine-chilling The Woman in Black stage show at the Arts Theatre, running until 1 October. Known for its masterful tension building and unique staging, over seven million theatregoers have enjoyed this show so far, making it one of the most successful theatre productions ever.

Based on Susan Hill’s gothic novella of the same name, the plot concerns a young lawyer, fixated on the curse he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a woman in black. To help him exorcise the fear he’s gripped by, he enlists the help of a young actor to tell his story, but things begin to go eerily awry as they delve into his darkest memories.

Using the whole theatre as a set, this show isn’t for the fainthearted. In fact, be prepared to jump out of your seats while witnessing all manner of terrifying noises and bumps in the dark…

The shows start at 2.30pm and 7.45pm and tickets cost £18-£33. www.cambridgeartstheatre.com

The Simon & Garfunkel Story Childhood friends who grew up together in Queens, New York, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel went on to become one of the most popular music acts of the 1960s. Hits like The Sound of Silence, Mrs Robinson, The Boxer and Bridge Over Troubled Water soundtracked the decade, with the duo serving as counterculture icons for a generation in the midst of a social revolution.

But, famously, they traversed troubled waters of their own; their relationship one of creative harmony but personal discord. At the peak of their success, Paul Simon opted out – leaving Garfunkel bitterly wondering why his musical partner was walking away from such a good thing – at its commercial peak – to covertly pursue solo ambitions (he neglected to tell Art that he’d been making his own album). They’ve reunited a few times since for concerts, but the frostiness continues; their rift reaching mythological status in the annals of rock history. Now both in their mid-70s, the chances of seeing them play live again together, one senses, is increasingly slim.

But, you can catch the next best thing in Cambridge this month, when The Simon & Garfunkel Story heads to the Corn Exchange.

Coming our way following a sell-out success in the West End, the show has now been seen by more than a quarter of a million people worldwide, and offers a theatre-style concert show featuring the duo’s biggest hits – sublime harmonies faithfully restored – with a full live band, along with original film footage and projection photos, to recreate the magic of a seminal point in music.

Catch it on 9 October, tickets are £27.50. www.cornex.co.uk

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Glass Fair

New local art galleries aren’t something we get to write about very much, so it’s a pleasure to introduce Art of Float, a brand-new opening on Hawthorne Way in Chesterton. It’s a unique proposition. At the back of the building, you'll find state-of-the-art flotation pods in which you can enjoy a dreamy relaxation experience, whilst at the front, you’re treated to a light, spacious gallery, housing an ever-changing line-up of artists’ work. It might seem like a slightly unusual combination, but the owners view it as an extension of the experience they’re offering clients: after all, it’s much nicer to be able to emerge from your flotation treatment and sit and chill out, enjoying some beautiful art, rather than be thrust straight back into normal life.

“We’ve got such a beautiful space, with this big, very light room,” explains Jamie, one of the owners. “And we were inspired by that and wanted to use that. Plus we knew a gallery space would be right for our demographic. We think our clients will appreciate both sides of the business: sensory stimulation at the front and sensory deprivation at the back!”

They launched the art side of things with Outer Limits, a group exhibition by local artists including Loukas Morley, Mineheart, Vincenzo Sgaramella and Suzie Olczak, and looking forwards they have plans to showcase everything from film to photography to furniture and even contemporary dance.

There will be a new exhibition each month, kicking off with an evening party (on the first Thursday of the month) featuring street food, booze from local drinks shop Thirsty and DJs. Next up is a solo exhibition from visual artist James Norton, which launches on 6 October.

If something really takes your fancy, you can purchase the art on show, as well as most of the other stuff in Art of Float, including the furniture, books and yes, even a flotation tank if the mood takes you... artoffloat.com

Scent bottle by Allister Malcolm © Simon Bruntnell

Art of Float

What’s something we look through every day, fascinates us with its amazing flexibility and has been used for thousands of years?

The answer is glass, and the fourth Cambridge Glass Fair at Knebworth on 2 October will provide a window on the wonderful world of all things blown, shaped, curled and created using this age-old medium. Around 70 exhibitors will show their wares inside the perfect ambience of Knebworth House Barns, with the fair showcasing all types and ages of antique and contemporary glass, from Georgian drinking glasses to modernist collectables.

A regular exhibitor is Allister Malcolm, who is resident glass artist at White House Cone, the new glass museum at Stourbridge.

There will be a glassblowing demonstration by E&M Glass, and a Welcome to the Zoo exhibition featuring a display of animal figures. Exhibitors will be happy to talk to visitors about their wares and answer questions.

It runs 10.30am-4pm and admission is £5. www.cambridgeglassfair.com

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Strings, brass and woodwind return to the Corn Exchange on 28 October when the venue’s resident orchestra, The Royal Philharmonic, perform a programme featuring Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto.

Alexander Shelley conducts soloist Carolin Widmann leading the concerto, in a performance that opens with Rossini’s jaunty William Tell Overture and concludes with Sibelius’s sublime Symphony No.2.

It’s the first of eight concerts that form the 30th anniversary season of the Cambridge Classical Concert Series, which continues until June 2017.

Tickets are £17-£40, with students and under 26s costing £12.50. www.cornex.co.uk

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CAMBRIDGE MUSIC FESTIVAL With clapping music, new compositions, Beethoven and Brahms, Cambridge receives its annual injection of worldclass music once again next month, 8-24 November.

Legendary Steve Reich opens the Festival, with a special appearance at the Corn Exchange as part of his 80th birthday tour, performing his famous Clapping Music for Two People.

Other highlights include the director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields; Murray Perahia, playing Beethoven; King’s College Choir singing Duruflés Requiem; and a Piano Circus.

See Cambridge Edition for the full story next issue. www.cambridgemusic festival.co.uk

Academy of Ancient Music

Superstars of the period instrument world, the Academy of Ancient Music (AAM) is a renowned Cambridge-based orchestra dedicated to classical and baroque music. The Financial Times described them as ‘transmitting the kick of an energy drink’, and they’re known for their thrilling live performances, in which they revel in the expressive power of old instruments. They regularly host concerts in Cambridge, including this month’s offering at West Road Concert Hall on the 24th.

Beginning with a pre-show talk at 6.30pm, the event is part of the AAM’s season-long exploration of Bach’s music and will feature some of the composer’s best-loved cantatas including the heart-breaking Ich habe genug. The concert will also see James Gilchrist – one of the most revered Bach interpreters of his generation – making his directorial debut with the orchestra.

You can catch them on 9 December in Cambridge too, when they’ll be performing The Glory of Venice, a programme of Monteverdi motets and Venetian instrumental works by Dario Castello.

For more information visit the Academy of Ancient Music website. www.aam.co.uk

Akala

In a genre which currently finds itself dominated by mindless braggadocio about wealth and women, Akala is a genuine breath of fresh air. London born, he makes erudite, socially conscious hip hop which has earned him both a BAFTA and a MOBO in recent years. About as far away from your archetypal rapper as its possible to be, he’s also a campaigning journalist, lecturer and founder of The Hip-hop Shakespeare Company. His aim with the latter is to show kids and teenagers the cultural and linguistic parallels between the writings of the Bard and contemporary hip hop artists. Catch him doing his verbally dexterous thing at Cambridge Junction’s J1 on 31 October, tickets are £15.50. www.junction.co.uk

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The local burlesque and cabaret hosts give some tips on acing your Halloween attire this year If you’re struggling to know what to wear this Halloween, relax: dressing up doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive (unless you want it to be!). But the best thing to do is to start as early as possible – themes like this always result in the shops selling out of costume items, and it’s always nice to have a bit of choice!

Luckily Cambridge has several costume suppliers, so you have plenty of choice. You can cover your bases with a few simple items: FACE PAINT Go for black and white; they’re the essentials, and together they cover you for the simplest of looks like a skull; add red for blood or a more demonic look. The most popular brand is water-based Snazaroo – but you’ll also want a brush and sponge, and possibly an artistic friend! Typically girls do better with face paint because of all their experience with make-up. There are lots of great videos online to help you too.

Be careful applying anything directly to your skin though – try a small amount on your wrist first to check for allergies.

A CLOAK OR LAB COAT Nothing is more dramatic than a good cloak. They’re also really easy to put together if you have a sewing machine, or you can look for something that will give the same effect. University gowns and

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a black kimono both work really well. Alternatively, go down the mad scientist/ doctor route with a white lab coat which can be stained to give that ‘mad’ look. The really great thing about these is the amount of coverage you get on your costume with a single item.

GOGGLES OR MASKS Immortalised by the steampunk scene, goggles are a great way to break up the shape of your face and give a more mysterious look. Watch out for them steaming up in a hot club though. Alternatively, a good quality mask can be trotted out for masquerades, balls or even magical themed events – it’s a really useful standby.

Hopefully this has provided some inspiration to get you started with your costume. Have fun, and remember, when it comes to dressing up, there is no such thing as going too far!

At the Neon Moon Burlesque and Cabaret Club, our guests always dress for the event.

Check our website for upcoming events at Halloween, Christmas and New Year as well as more specialist dressing-up advice.

Step into the dazzlingly decadent world of the Neon Moon Club for their famed Grand Halloween Ball on Saturday 29 October. Always a hugely popular event, this glittering and ghoulish shindig sees the Guildhall transformed into a sumptuous playground filled with thrills, from the captivating world-class burlesque performances to the exquisite cocktails and raucous dancing. Dress to impress and simply let your imagination fly with your outfit...

Tickets are £30.50 each and can be booked via the Cambridge Live website. www.cambridgelivetrust.co.uk

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ctober isn’t just all about Halloween. In past years, it’s also become one of the busiest months on Cambridge’s cultural calendar – with a clutch of festivals filling the city with cutting-edge ideas and exciting work (more on these later). But what I’m shout-out-loud excited about this month, is Cambridge-based New Hall Art Collection helping to give Guerrilla Girls, the world’s most famous feminist art collective, their own solo show here in the UK. Guerrilla Girls: Is it even worse in Europe? (the name a nod to their 1986 poster, It’s even worse in Europe) opens at Whitechapel Gallery in London on 1 October, pushing discussion of inequality in the art world back onto the zeitgeist.

Founded in 1985, the Guerrilla Girls are a group of anonymous feminist activists, each one taking on the name of a dead woman artist. Their uncompromising activism on gender issues in the art world punches weight, embracing posters, humour, fake fur and gorilla masks. It’s fabulous to see New Hall, Europe’s largest

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collection of women’s art, taking such a proactive role in supporting the show – a timely reminder of the collection’s own significance in documenting and researching the legacy of female artists in the art world. As part of the show, Guerrilla

heritage of post-industrial spaces, such as mines, so it will be a treat to see the work developed under the residency.

The Residency In Motherhood concept was launched this year by artist Lenka Klayton as an international, open-source framework for artists who are mothers.

Lenka developed Go enjoy a special Tree of Wisdom her own three-year residency in her home installation from artist Sarah Steenhorst in 2013, and found herself inundated with Girls have audited Europe’s museums for emails from other artist/mothers around gender equality, plus representation of the world. There are now over 100 artists artists from Africa, Asia, South Asia and taking residencies in over 24 countries – South America. Are things really worse visit www.artistresidencyinmotherhood. for women in the art world, in Europe? Go com. for more information. and find out. There’s an unmissable chance Gudrun’s show is part of the nationwide to see the Guerrilla Girls in person talking BBC Get Creative Family Arts Festival, also with feminist curator Xabier Arakistain in Cambridge this month. You can choose here in Cambridge, on 10 October – check from family-friendly events at a range www.murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk for details. of arts venues including the Fitzwilliam I’m also really excited about artist Museum, Cambridge Junction and Wysing Gudrun Filipska’s upcoming show, opening Arts Centre. Check www.familyartsfestival. on 21 October, revealing experimental com for details. new works, I’ve been busy helping to organise an as part of her interactive art event to celebrate the 30th Residency In Anniversary of Care Network, a charity Motherhood that supports the elderly all over the (as mentored county. Go enjoy a special Tree of Wisdom by conceptual installation from artist Sarah Steenhorst, artist Lenka plus a large-scale interactive ‘oyster’ Klayton), at installation from artist Sa’adiah Khan Cambridge Art celebrating pearls of wisdom passed down Salon’s 1 Thrifts by older generations, at their AGM on 12 Walk venue.

October, 2.30pm-5.30pm, at Huntingdon’s Gudrun’s work Town Hall. is fascinating – Art Language Location (ALL) returns she’s previously this year from 13 to 29 October, with an cut her teeth exciting range of contemporary work – the as an artist very best in experimental art in the UK, exploring the supported by Anglia Ruskin University and

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partnered with Cambridge’s Festival of Ideas. Highlights include a symposium of performances on 15 October, with guest speaker, writer and curator, Cambridgeraised Tom Morton. Also watch out for the wonderful Phillip Cornett whom I’ve described in this column as ‘one to watch’, teaming up with Paul Kindersley at Aid & Abet’s ELAN space in Mill Park.

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topic in Cambridge, as space continues to be a challenge for many artists. Plus look out for a live-streamed performance from the Female Laptop Orchestra, a research project that brings together a diverse range of female engineers, composers, sound artists and techies to explore this niche area – check femalelaptoporchestra. wordpress.com. Director of the festival Robert Good says, “this is our most ambitious festival yet, thanks to the hard work of everyone involved.”

Cambridge Art Fair also returns this year from 29 September to 2 October, which is a fabulous place to source a contemporary piece for a personal or commercial setting. It’s rarely easier to see art from so many fantastic galleries all around the country, many based in the Eastern region, in one spot; I go every year and discover new artists each time.

Collectors just starting out can make use of the Own It art scheme, which means you can buy work in installments – for full details check www.cambridgeartfair.com.

Have a fantastic month, all!

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Sunday Papers Live Enjoy the ultimate Sunday, complete with great food, scintillating talks, squishy sofas, live music and more h Sundays. Day of rest, epic brunches, hearty lunches, lazy reading of the papers, leisurely walks and above all – total, blissful relaxation.

Sound like perfection? Then listen up, because My Little Festival might just be laying on your dream event this month.

Sunday Papers Live, which takes place on 2 October at the Cambridge Union, is an homage to the shared joys of Sundays. The day’s entertainment centres on the Sunday Papers – the twist being that, at this event, the scintillating stories are brought to life by speakers and performers. Inspired by the broadsheets, expect talks on politics, travel, the arts and more, delivered in a lively, interactive way by writers, musicians, poets and comedians – whilst you get comfy and enjoy tasty food and drinks.

The event is an offshoot of a concept established in London back in 2013, which has proved a huge hit with Sunday-lovers in the capital. “The whole idea was to try to recreate the atmosphere of the festival discussion tent and the Sunday papers was the perfect template for a day of food, drink and discussion,” said Ben DeVere, founder of Sunday Papers Live. “The first one was amazing – just to see that people liked it and that it worked was a real buzz. We’re now in our eighth edition and it feels like a natural

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progression to take the event to other cities, so when My Little Festival were keen to team up it was a no-brainier. Cambridge seems like the ideal place to start with plenty of people with an appetite for Bloody Marys, cracking roasts and speakers that will amaze, provoke and entertain. Cambridge should get ready for something completely different.”

With the grand, historic backdrop of the Cambridge Union Society, there’s a packed line-up of great entertainment in store.

Serving up a slice of world news will be Azadeh Moaveni, a former Middle East correspondent for Time magazine. As well as reporting from the region for much of the past decade, she also writes for The Guardian, Washington Post and The New York Times, and has a host of books to her name. Her work with a team of The New York Times journalists, looking into the motivations of women joining Islamic State, was recently a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.

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On the UK news front, Anna Bassi, editor of The Week Junior, will get little ones stuck into designing their own front cover, as well as writing articles and reviews – with the best ones being used in the magazine.

For the business section, Dr David Stillwell, deputy director of the Psychometrics Centre at the University of Cambridge, will be offering a fascinating foray into the world of Big Data – and demonstrating why he was named among Pacific Standard magazine’s ‘top 30 thinkers under 30’.

While researching for his PhD in cognitive decision-making, David founded and programmed a Facebook application called myPersonality that provides psychological questionnaires and gives users feedback

on their results – impressively, so far the app has collected data from more than 6 million people around the world.

Onto travel, where globetrotter, writer and broadcaster Sarah Woods will be recounting tales of her two decades spent travelling around Central and South America.

Or perhaps you fancy delving into the family supplement? Be sure to catch Liz Fraser – columnist, podcaster and author – who’ll be serving up a stand-up performance on the madness of modern parenthood.

If you’re a parent yourself, you will be happy to hear that Sunday Papers Live will be hosting a crèche (for ages three to eight), complete with games, books, crafts and more, where you can stow the rug rats for a couple of hours while you catch a talk or enjoy lunch.

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There’s plenty more planned too, from guided walks around Cambridge’s most beautiful corners to live music from singersongwriter Lee Gordon and performance poetry from John Osbourne. There’ll also be a stall from Mr Barber, who’ll be offering shaves and trims, as well as a massuese to ease away the strains of the week.

Perhaps you fancy channelling your inner Picasso? Pop along to the drawing sessions, where an artist will be on hand with expert guidance to help you unleash your creativity.

On the food front you can expect delicious eats including a Sunday roast served street food style in a box. Steak & Honour will also be filling bellies with their famous gourmet burgers, and there will be a well-stocked tea and cake trolley (manned by a mad tea lady!). To wash it all down, pay a visit to the Bloody Mary bar, slurp your way through a refreshing mimosa or enjoy a healthy smoothie.

“Cambridge is crying out for an event like Sunday Papers Live,” says Alex Ruczaj, marketing director for My Little Festival. “Our city is full of creative, bright minds from all over the world, and we’re certain that people will love this event. Ben has created a format that provides something for everyone. The Cambridge audiences will find themselves, moved to tears, laughing their heads off, challenged, inspired, entertained and relaxed – all on a Sunday, with bellies full of the best Cambridge food and drink.”

Tickets for the Cambridge Edition of Sunday Papers Live are available to buy now, and they’re priced at £25 per person (£5 each for 8-16 years, while under 7s go free).

The event runs from 11am to 5pm.

For more information visit the My Little Festival website. mylittlefestival.uk

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The 36th edition of the Cambridge Film Festival is serving up an eclectic programme of cinematic delights – here's a taster of what's in store yd Barrett, Ingrid Bergman, silent films and family classics are just some of the treats in store for cinema lovers this month when the Cambridge Film Festival returns from 20-27 October.

Renowned for its eclectic programme, the event is entering its 36th year and is now recognised as one of the most prestigious events of its kind in the UK. Run by Cambridge Film Festival with backing from the British Film Institute, the festival takes place at the Arts Picturehouse and various other venues around the city.

As ever, this year’s programme offers something for all tastes, whether you fancy catching a big-budget Hollywood blockbuster, a scintillating documentary or an obscure indie flick, as well as various UK premieres, and talks with high profile filmmakers.

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HIGHLIGHTS A true icon from the Hollywood’s golden era, Ingrid Bergman is world renowned for her roles in classic films like Casablanca, Notorious and Voyage to Italy. Her acting career began long before this though, and Ingrid Bergman: The Early Years will shine a light on the lesser seen films she made during her formative years in Sweden and Germany. This festival strand includes a lovingly assembled documentary on her life, plus a selection of her finest early films including A Woman’s Face and The Four Companions; all of which demonstrate her formidable talent as a young star in the making.

Another icon, and one who called Cambridge home for much of his life, Syd Barrett also gets a special focus at this year’s festival. Organised in association with Cambridge Live Trust, Syd Barrett – A Celebration will pay homage to Pink Floyd’s

‘crazy diamond’ ten years after his tragic passing. Taking place at the Guildhall on 21 October, the event will premiere a series of films about Barrett and the swinging sixties including Get All That, Ant?, a free-form documentary made up of film footage, stills and archive footage taken during the 60s in Cambridge, London and San Francisco.

By popular demand, the festival will be continuing its ongoing showcase of the cinema of Catalonia, one of Europe’s oldest cultures. Camera Catalonia, now in its fifth season, will this year feature screenings including Sex, Maracas & Chihuahuas, a fascinating documentary about Xavier Cugat, one of the originators of the Latin sound. The festival will also premiere Barcelona Summer Night and the sequel Barcelona Christmas Night; two of the most successful box office comedies in recent years, both set in beautiful Barcelona.

Hopping continents, the cinematic output of Africa will also be celebrated at

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this year’s event as the Cambridge African Film Festival (CAFF) teams up with the Film Festival for the first time in its 15-year history. Titles getting an airing include As I Open My Eyes, an award-winning tale of rock and teenage rebellion from Tunisian director Leyla Bouzid, plus Zanzibar Soccer Dreams; which follows a group of women who’ve embraced football and challenged taboos of gender, religion and culture on their journey.

The popular Cambridge Family Film Festival also makes a welcome return for 2016, offering a bumper programme of much-loved characters, old and new, from film and TV. Highlights include a visit from acclaimed musician and broadcaster Neil Brand (BBC4’s Sound of Cinema and

Sound of Song), who’ll bring a special show celebrating the magic of deadpan comic genius Buster Keaton, which features a live piano accompaniment to Keaton’s legendary work.

Staying with silent cinema, the festival will premiere a BFI restoration of Fritz Lang’s 1921 gothic masterpiece Destiny.

Credited as a major influence on the work of Hitchcock, this noir tour de force will be screened with an atmospheric live piano accompaniment by Stephen Horne.

Elsewhere at the festival, see the UK premiere of The Interrogation, an actionthriller from director Stephen Reynold which takes its inspiration from the autobiography of Rudolf Höss, the longestserving commander of Auschwitz.

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Ebony Butler’s exposé of the brutal campaigns by dictator Yoweri Museveni’s regime, A Brilliant Genocide, also gets a screening. Described as urgent, compelling and beautifully shot, this documentary made waves at its recent premiere at the Raindance Festival.

There’s plenty more in store at the Cambridge Film Festival, including gala events, Q&A sessions with industry figures and, of course, the much-anticipated opening and closing night titles, with tickets for all becoming available in early October. Stay tuned to the Cambridge Film Festival website to get all the details as they’re announced. www.cambridgefilmfestival.org.uk

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Cambridge Festival of Ideas aims to get us all thinking about the big issues, and 2016 certainly offers a wealth of material... rexit, migration, gene editing and human enhancement are just some of the stimulating subjects under the spotlight at this year’s instalment of the Festival of Ideas.

Now entering its ninth year, this annual event is geared towards tackling the big issues facing the global community, presenting a dazzlingly huge and varied series of talks, debates, exhibitions, film screenings, hands-on activities and more.

At the heart of the 2016 festival is a theme of movement; encompassing historical movements, technology, art, politics, music and people. With the movement of people – and in particular migration – dominating

the headlines this year, there will be a special focus on this throughout the festival, with various events exploring associated issues.

“The role of the Festival of Ideas is to challenge people’s thinking and the status quo,” says Festival coordinator, Malavika Anderson. “With movement and changes across the globe now happening at a dramatic rate, we want to ensure that areas which affect our lives are being properly questioned and explored. A core aim of the Festival is to share with the public, in a two-way process, some of the incredible research and thinking that is happening in Cambridge and beyond across disciplines and institutions. We very much encourage audience participation and questions.”

TALKS As always, technology is a hot topic at this year’s festival, with a great crop of talks on offer which are guaranteed to get your grey matter working. On 22 October, join an expert panel which includes cognitive scientist Margaret Boden, John Wyatt from the Faraday Institute and Jaan Tallinn, founding engineer of Skype and co-founder of the Future of Life Institute.

They’ll be discussing the implications and ramifications of AI, plus taking questions from the audience in Artificial Intelligence: Its Future And Ours.

Also on the 22nd, the Centre for Computing History hosts Electronic Dreams, which offers an insight into our love affair with computers. And what better place than Cambridge, the birthplace for the world’s first affordable home computer, to host technology historian Tom Lean’s nostalgic meander down memory lane.

Bringing us bang up to date is Smartfiction on the 28th, which considers whether phones have become our primary reading devices, exploring the nature of smartphone native fiction.

Continuing the technology focus is Blood Data, a panel discussion centred around the costs – often hidden – of the big data society in which we live, covering topics that include the environmental consequences of cloud computing and e-waste, as well as the ubiquitisation of surveillance.

From high-technology to the arts, join a debate on whether Shakespeare

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is still relevant, taking place on the 22nd.

Marking the 400th anniversary of Bard’s death, a panel will consider what we can still learn from him in a modern context, beyond enjoying his plays. Reimagining Opera, meanwhile, will tell the surprising story of opera’s past, travelling back to when it was a vibrant, dynamic art form on the move around 19th Century Europe.

Perhaps you’re more of a silver screen lover? Join Dr Colin Shindler as he chronicles the rise and demise of the original Hollywood musical, taking a look at their production, influence and eventual falling out of favour.

Never an event to shy away from heated political debate, this year’s Festival of Ideas is serving up a smorgasbord of hotbutton discussions. In Europe: Beyond the Referendum, the most seismic shift of recent times in our political landscape is on the agenda – as a group of experts look back on the extraordinary results of the referendum and what this means for the future of the United Kingdom.

The Suez Crisis and Putin's Russia both have the spotlight shined on them too, along with the fraught issue of border control in Hard Borders, Soft Borders, No Borders?, in

which journalist and author Matt Carr and activist and author Natasha King discuss whether Fortress Europe is an increasingly sad reality.

FILMS & PERFORMANCE The festival’s film offerings include the premier of the third edition of Cambridge Shorts at the Arts Picturehouse. Showcasing the research of current Cambridge University students, this fascinating series of short films is a product of creative collaborations between filmmakers and the researchers themselves, exploring everything from looking after stem cells (“It’s like having a thousand pets”) to communicating across the sensory spectrum.

There are some spellbinding live performances to catch across the course of the festival too, including Pitch Perfect: the Sound of the Aulos, with Barnaby Brown.

Taking place in the atmospheric setting of the Museum of Classical Archaeology on the 18th, guests are invited to enjoy a glass of wine and follow the sounds of the aulos, the most popular instrument of the ancient world, as the collections are brought to life.

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music is the finals of the Cambridge Young Composer of the Year competition on the 30th at West Road Concert Hall, and The Touches of Sweet Harmony on the 29th – another homage to the Bard – this time presenting a beguiling selection of music connected with Shakespeare’s life.

HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES As always, there’s a busy line-up of interactive activities for all ages throughout the festival. Try your hand at learning Latin, join in a women’s history walking tour of Cambridge, get involved with an archeological dig and help build a Mexican Day of the Dead altar. Got kids to entertain?

Check out the treasure hunt taking place at the Museum of Archeology and Anthropology on the 25th, or take them along to Big Saturday at the Museum of Classical Archeology on the 22nd, when they’ll be laying on trails, craft activities and performances of Ancient Greek Plays.

For the full programme and booking details, visit the website. www.festivalofideas.cam.ac.uk

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THE ART OF SEASONING DO IT RIGHT AND YOUR FOOD WILL SING BUT WHERE TO START? ALEX RUSHMER OFFERS A CRASH COURSE , WORDS ALEX RUSHMER

ow can I improve my cooking?

It seems like a question with endless answers, each of varying complexity. I suppose you could read a few cookbooks. You might be tempted to purchase some new pots and pans with copper cores and six layers of highly heat-conductive metal. You may even feel that a whole, brand-new kitchen is what you really need in order to make your food more delicious and your dinner parties the talk of the town.

Signing up to a cookery course will almost certainly teach you some nifty tips and tricks and extend your repertoire by half a dozen dishes too, as will watching a few episodes hosted by a favourite TV chef.

None of these, though, are instant fixes and require a little time, effort and commitment. I’m talking about a way to

instantly make your food and cooking taste better – something that we focus on all the time at The Hole in the Wall: the correct use of seasoning.

Learning how to properly season food is a crucial skill that can elevate food even at the simplest level. Obviously, much of what we

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mean when we talk about seasoning refers to salt but there are other facets to it as well, notably acid, usually in the form of vinegar or lemon juice. When we season a dish what we are trying to do is create balance: perhaps the dish is a little bitter or not quite bright enough? Maybe it tastes a little flat and uninspiring. In many cases a pinch of salt and a dash of fresh lemon juice are enough to bring the dish out of itself and make it sing.

For me, there are two types of salt: plain old table salt which is suitable for the majority of kitchen uses and more refined sea salt which is what we refer to as a finishing salt, the best of which (in my opinion) comes from just down the road in Maldon. Water for cooking pasta, rice, potatoes and vegetables should always be salted using table salt and in most cases should taste almost as brackish as the sea.

The small particle size makes table salt ideal for seasoning a piece of meat or fish before cooking too. It adheres nicely to the meat and the tiny granular structure ensures a far more even coverage of salt meaning you are unlikely to eat a mouthful that tastes overly salty.

Whilst the attractive large crystalline structure of sea salt makes it a poor choice for seasoning prior to cooking, it is great for sprinkling over finished dishes to add a final flavoursome flourish. It sets off a well-cooked steak, poached egg or bowl of chips to perfection and a tiny pot is always within reach both at home and at the restaurant to allow guests and customers to season finished dishes.

So, the next time someone tells you they’ve got an easy way for you to improve your culinary prowess, be sure to take it with a pinch of salt.

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HERO EATS THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO EAT IN CAMBRIDGE RIGHT NOW

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1. STEAK & HONOUR'S ONE FOR ELLA

2. OLD BICYCLE SHOP SHAKSHUKA

3. HOTEL CHOCOLAT SALTED CARAMEL LATTE

Local street food outfit Steak & Honour are no strangers to the pages of Cambridge Edition – in fact we’ve been telling anyone who’ll listen that their world-beating burgers are one of the tastiest things to emerge from the Cambridge food scene, ever, since they first opened the hatch back in 2012. Fast-forward to autumn 2016 and S&H are on the cusp of opening up their own restaurant in the city centre. And so, the time seems right to pay homage to a true great: the mighty, messy and magnificent One for Ella. As with all Steak & Honour burgers, a squishy brioche bun forms the base, encasing a succulent, flavour-packed Riverside beef patty and melty, gooey American cheese. The One for Ella, though, cranks up the deliciousness even more by throwing in rashers of smoky bacon and lashings of burger sauce. Easy to eat it ain’t – but so, so worth the mess…

A relative newcomer to the Cambridge food scene, the Old Bicycle Shop on Regent Street didn’t take long to become a huge hit with local foodies. The whole menu is great, but being the brunch hound that I am, it’s the morning offerings which really got me hot under the collar – and I’m not alone.

In fact, it’s one of the few spots in the city where you’ll likely have to book your brunch in advance to guarantee a table.

For the ultimate hearty, soul-warming (and hangover-beating) brunch, I recommend the baked duck eggs, aka shakshuka. Firstly, it’s huge, bubbling away in its own pan, but most importantly, it’s ridiculously tasty. The soft, slow cooked duck eggs mingle with a rich, flavoursome tomato sauce, spinach, hunks of butternut squash and cubes of smoky chorizo. Pair it with one of the Old Bicycle Shop’s excellent Bloody Marys and hey presto, brunch heaven.

A blissful little air-conditioned cocoon, the Hotel Chocolat café is a favourite bolthole of mine when it comes to escaping the craziness of a Saturday afternoon shopping mission in the Grand Arcade.

Obviously there’s a smorgasbord of scrumptious chocolates on offer, but the real reason I’m such a frequent visitor is their insanely good salted caramel latte.

Created using top quality Arabica coffee beans and rich, malty chocolate, it’s a velvety-creamy-salty-sweet little cup of absolute happiness.

Oh, and when they ask if you want ‘the whip’, the answer should be a resounding YES PLEASE. This, the crowning glory, is essentially a chocolate mousse on top of your latte, light-as-air, and it makes your coffee about as decadent as it can conceivably get before it turns into a dessert. I implore you to try it.

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

CAMBRIDGE VEGAN MARKET Being vegan doesn’t mean that food has to be boring… you’ll know that if you’re vegan yourself, but if you’re not convinced, or are just plain curious, then get down to The Guildhall on 16 October for a fab Vegan Market.

A huge selection of vegan vendors will be selling a variety of foods from all corners of the globe. From tasty, guiltfree cakes to fiery curries, there’s bound to be something you’ll love.

Not only that, recipe ideas from the stalls are bound to leave you inspired to try out culinary delights at home.

And being vegan isn’t just about the food, but ethical clothing and cosmetics too. There will be stalls for you to browse from jumpers to jewellery.

The event runs from 10.30am to 4.30pm and tickets are £2, under 12s free. www.veganmarkets.co.uk/cambridge

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There’s plenty to keep foodie types occupied at newcomer Co. beyond simply sampling the divine food – and October’s no exception. You may have tried the fruits of Katie Moore’s hard work if you’ve sampled the delights of pop-up café Allotment, and she’s working with Co. as part of Sustainable Cambridge’s Pumpkin Fest – for a children’s Pumpkin Cake Decorating workshop on 25 October at 10.30am.

Freshly baked sponge cakes made from real pumpkins, plus handmade ingredients for decoration will be provided, as well as a recipe to take home.

Price per child is £6 for a one-hour class, which will include a few cupcakes, supervision and instruction from Katie.

Meanwhile, for grown-ups who want to be turned on, tuned in and (indeed) rock out to the world of natural, unrefined, raw cooking, Co. has the just the person: Cambridge’s own ‘Rocking Raw Chef’ Barbara Fernandez.

The first in what promises to be a series of six classes delving into raw cooking is on 29 October, with the focus on breakfast. You can expect to get hands on with nut milks, nut butters, granola, chia seed pudding and more.

The class at Co. – located on Cherry Hinton High Street – runs from 10am to 12pm. www.cofifteen.co.uk

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LA BELLE ASSIETTE COMES TO CAMBRIDGE EDITOR NICOLA HOSTS A DINNER PARTY WITH A TWIST WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM THE PROS … ,

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While I adore the idea of hosting elaborate dinner parties – of rounding up my friends and impressing them with a huge feast, lots of wine and witty conversation in the comfort of my own home – I think we can all agree, the reality is somewhat more stressful.

Trying to coolly entertain a group of people and simultaneously whip up a culinary masterpiece is no mean feat. In fact, I’d go as far as to say it’s virtually impossible to properly enjoy oneself until after you’ve served up the dessert (unless of course you’re some kind of domestic ninja, which I’m most emphatically not).

Enter La Belle Assiette: a company on a mission to make home entertaining

as stress free and enjoyable as possible.

Founded in 2012, the company brings top-flight chefs into homes around Europe, operating a nifty online booking platform where you can browse menus and find out more about the chefs on their books – all of whom are both fully vetted and extremely talented. Within a few short clicks you can have your dinner party sorted, with as little as 24-hours notice, and the chef will be on your doorstep at the allotted time, replete with all the ingredients, utensils, cutlery and crockery needed to make your feast go off without a hitch.

In celebration of the launch of La Belle Assiette in Cambridge (hurrah!), I was invited to try out the service – an invitation which I (and seven of my friends) enthusiastically accepted.

Our host for the evening was the lovely Alec Tomasso, who’s appeared on Masterchef no less, and who instantly made us all feel at ease while he pottered about getting things ready and describing our jaw-droppingly elaborate and delicious sounding menu.

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you’re after. Scan the website and you’ll find everything from a garden barbecue to a Japanese-French fusion feast to a three-course fine dining affair.

While we sat, chatted and sipped a few pre-dinner drinks, Alex got to work on creating our dinner, ushering us through to the dining room when the first course was ready. Home-made bread was accompanied by creamy salty-sweet balsamic butter, before we tucked into duck egg and truffle custard.

The next course involved a perfectly textured risotto with succulent Scottish langoustine tail and the tender venison main, with its rich jus and Romanesco broccoli, parsnip, onion and cabbage accompaniment, was a triumph of a pièce de résistance. A refreshing blackcurrant sorbet – again, impressively made from scratch on the night – rounded off the meal beautifully.

The evening was deemed a great success by all. The food was exquisite, and despite the uber-ambitious goings on inside, Alec left my kitchen absolutely spotless (yes, including doing all the washing up).

If you fancy drafting in the help of the pros at La Belle Assiette for your next dinner party, the offerings start at £39 per head. Find out more online. labelleassiette.co.uk

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ELY VEGAN MARKET Local lovers of plant-based eats, you’re in luck this month, as Ely Markets get set to host their very first Ely Vegan Fair on 29 October.

The fair is the first in a series of events geared towards celebrating the diversity of Ely market, bringing together familiar faces with regional and national traders. Aimed at both vegans and the v-curious alike, guests will be able to discover an array of delicious food, as well as information and well-being activities.

There will be more than 20 traders in total, as well as a covered seating area where you can relax and tuck into your treats. Pick up vibrant veggie cuisine from local faves The Wandering Yak, vegan pizza from The River Kitchen and delectable Caribbean dishes from The Lick, as well as vegan quiche and flapjacks from George’s Bakery and samosas and more from Cadwin Curries. You’ll also be able to enjoy Gaia’s Kitchen’s vegan cheeze, vegan scotch eggs from Food by Lizzi, flatbreads from Replete and indulgent chocolate cake, lemon drizzle, brownies, mini Bakewell tarts and more from Audrey’s Vegan Cakes.

To wash it all down there will be a vegan bar serving up organic wines, and if you fancy something a little more active after all those treats, pop along to the Ely Museum for a yoga sesh with Ely Yoga Studio (donations welcome).

“We hope this event will put Ely Markets and veganism on the map,” says Alex Higgs from local food and lifestyle blog Bone White China, who is co-organising the event. “What the vegan traders have started here is incredibly exciting for Cambridgeshire and we look forward to a day celebrating a more conscious approach to foodie culture!”

Search Ely Markets Vegan Fair on Facebook for more info. elymarkets.co.uk

, ED S EASY DINER LAUNCHES JUNIOR MENU Ed’s Easy Diner have been serving up an authentic portion of retro Americana since opening their first branch in Soho in the late 1980s. Their 50s dinerstyle setting and menu packed with all-American classics have been a huge hit with diners, and they’ve now got eateries up and down the country, including one upstairs at the Grand Arcade.

They’ve recently added to their offering with a brand-new menu especially for the little ones, which features lots of ankle-biter pleasing treats.

Kids can enjoy mini moos (dinky versions of Ed’s famed milkshakes) with flavours including peanut butter and Nutella. There’s also chicken strips, sweet potato fries and brownies, as well as yummy mac ’n’ cheese bites – which we’re hoping come in grown-up sizes too.

To help stave off any dinner time tantrums, Ed’s is now offering crayons and activity sheets, too, as well as fun selfie booths with plenty of props for added LOLs. www.edseasydiner.com

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Seal of Approval

We take a look at the award-winning companies putting our local food and drink scene on the foodie map

Prana wins big at the English Curry Awards 2016

It’s been a great year for Indian restaurant Prana. Having unveiled a swish new look in early 2016, they’re now celebrating a double whammy of successes at the prestigious Curry Awards 2016. The Oscars of Indian dining in the UK, the awards show off the finest curry houses in the country, with the fiercely contested prizes awarded at a glittering ceremony in London each year.

This time around, the family-run Prana on Mill Road received recognition for its smart interior and exceptional food, winning both Restaurant Design of the Year and Restaurant of the Year for East of England.

“It was an overwhelming feeling to be crowned winners,” says Prana Director, Kobir Ahmed. “We are proud that our extensive refurbishment has been recognised as one of the best in England and our restaurant is the best in East of England region. We thank our customers for their support, and our dedicated team; the future looks bright for Prana and we feel this is just the beginning.” www.pranarestaurant.co.uk

Success for the Gogs at the Great Taste Awards

Any Cambridge foodie worth their Maldon sea salt knows The Gog Farm Shop to be a treasure trove of deliciousness, so we’re pleased to see that this local gem has been recognised in a big way by the recent Great Taste Awards. Organised by the Guild of Fine Food, these hotly contested awards are the crème de la crème of the food and drink world, judged by a panel of over 400 experts (basically, when you see the black and gold Great Taste sticker on a product, you know you’re onto a good thing).

This year, adding to their already super-impressive tally of ten Great Taste Awards, The Gog picked up another six, for products including their beef and bone marrow burgers, their impeccable sausage rolls and, we’re pleased to see, their world-beating scotch eggs and cheese scones. Well deserved, we say! www.thegog.com

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Newmarket Gin

scoops gold Created using local ingredients in celebration of Newmarket Racecourse’s 350-year anniversary, The Newmarket Gin has been much lauded for its exquisitely smooth and refreshing taste. It’s the gin’s eye-catching design which stole the show at the recent Harpers Design Awards 2016 though, where it picked up a gold award. The judges praised its quintessentially British, racing-inspired design inspired by the work of photographer Eadweard Muybridge and encompassing the heritage and atmosphere of Newmarket Racecourses, featuring frosted glass and a binocular viewpoint.

If, like us, you’d rather drink the gin than enjoy its impressive aesthetics, you can pick this tasty tipple up from Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa and from Corney and Barrow, both in Newmarket. www.thenewmarketgin.co.uk

Congratulations

to The Cock Run by local restaurant group CambsCuisine, also responsible for the Chop Houses and Smokeworks, The Cock at Hemingford Grey has long been a local favourite for its excellent food and cosy atmosphere. Sure to boost its reputation even further, last month The Cock picked up the prestigious accolade of Cambridgeshire Dining Pub of the Year from the Good Pub Guide, receiving praise for its consistently exceptional food offering.

“The team at The Cock have worked very hard to maintain high standards and to constantly evolve and adapt new menus,” says Jessica Donnithorne from the CambsCuisine team. “Head Chef George Allan leads a very young talented brigade with an average age of just 22! The kitchen has always been a welcoming environment for apprentice chefs, many of whom earn whilst they learn by spending one day a week at college.” www.cambscuisine.com

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TIME FOR A

GROWLER OR TWO? Ale aficionados everywhere are going gaga for growlers. Matthew Boucher from Thirsty selects some of the best It’s high time that the wider UK public and the people of Cambridge discovered growlers and beer. Americans and Canadians have been used to them for some time now, but it’s their association with the craft beer movement in the UK which is exciting beer drinkers, young and old.

The growler dispensing system is a clever way of getting beer from larger containers into bottles – for consumption either at source or to take away. The beer tap first dispenses CO2 into the bottle (growler) to force out any unwanted oxygen (as any brewer will tell you, oxygen is the enemy of fresh beer). The beer is then pushed gently through the pipes from the barrel down the sides of the inside of the bottle slowly filling from the bottom up. As the liquid displaces the CO2, the gas is let out by the operator to make way for the beer. The finale is to let out any remaining CO2, so that little or no oxygen is left and all that remains is the beer’s natural fizz. The beer comes

through a cooler too so that it comes out at just the right temperature to drink.

The beer is now sealed with the bottle’s swing top, which creates a wonderfully secure barrier to any marauding oxygen. The beer can stay like this for up to 60 days as long as the seal remains unbroken, but we’ve not spoken to anyone who’s managed to wait that long to taste it.

You may not stop at just one of these The bottles are of course reusable, so we recommend repeated and regular use. There are two-litre (roughly two pints) and fourlitre versions available. If you are not going to consume them immediately, then store them in your fridge. Vegetables, make way!

The craft beer movement in the UK has exploded in the last few years, but luckily Thirsty can recommend some new brewers that you should be watching for, starting with these beauties: Redwell: A Norwich-based, alarmingly easy to drink steam lager and West Coast pale ale. Most of their production goes straight to London, so you have to be quick if you fancy some in Cambridge.

Moor: It’s Bristol-based and run by a very fastidious American brewer. These are the equivalent of natural wines ie. made with the basic ingredients; malt, hops and water. They are unfiltered, unfined and not messed about

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with. Sam likes their PMA (Pale Modern Ale), which is seriously hoppy.

Beavertown: Surely the most beautifully packaged cans since the start of the craft beer revolution. Luckily the beer tastes as exceptionally good as its packaging looks.

Owned and run by Logan Plant, son of Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin fame. Neck Oil or Gamma Ray are the favourites.

Von Freude: The craft beer movement is spreading from America and the UK outwards to the rest of the world, and what better nation to embrace its delights than Germany.

Von Freude is made by a lady brewer (rare), who makes stunning beer in Hamburg, which is only available at Thirsty for the moment.

Try Boulevard.

Rings: Another German brewery soon to be appearing exclusively in Cambridge at Thirsty. Watch this space...

Heavy Industry: From Wales, but brewed by a Kiwi and superbly so. Won the CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) Champion Beer of North Wales 2015 for their 77. Other fine beers available too, of course.

Magic Rock: From up north and setting the beer scene alight. Beautifully packaged in cans, try their High Wire range, particularly the Grapefruit. You may not stop at just one.

We have many recommendations and an ever-changing selection of most of the above on draught available by the litre or two-litre growler either to drink in or take away at Thirsty. Pop in to find out more. www.wearethirsty.co.uk

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT THIS MONTH WE PAY A VISIT TO IMPRESSIVE SOUTH , CAMBRIDGESHIRE CURRY HOUSE KAZ'S t’s no secret that as a nation, we’ve got the serious hots for curry – and as any local foodie will know, Cambridgeshire excels at delivering the perfectly spiced goods. In fact, you could even say that we’re rather spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing the location for our weekend curry.

In amongst stiff competition from all sides though, Kaz’s Indian and Bangladeshi Restaurant continues to shine – achieving numerous nods in the prestigious English Curry Awards in recent years, as well as boasting a set of Trip Advisor reviews so glowing and unblemished it’d have most restaurateurs weeping into their napkins. So it was with great anticipation that my dining partner and I paid a visit to Kaz’s, located on Sawston high street, during a sunny September lunchtime.

Perusing the menu, it quickly becomes clear that Kaz’s offering is a cut above your standard curry house, featuring lots of intriguing, lesserseen dishes to tempt the more ambitious diner. Showcasing authentic Indian cuisine is key to the restaurant’s philosophy. In fact, as Kaz’s website points out, although there are “thousands of ‘Indian’ restaurants serving ‘curry’ – that term is almost as misleading as ‘chop suey’ is to Chinese cooking.” So whilst they’ve got all the classics and favourites on there (don’t panic, korma squad), there are also lots of rare culinary delights from the cuisine of Bangladesh – some of which you can’t get anywhere else in Cambridge.

Whilst we were keen to try the more exotic offerings on the menu, in time-honoured tradition we kicked the meal off with a round of poppadoms and assorted dipping sauces.

A good litmus test for any Indian restaurant, Kaz’s crisp discs passed with flying colours.

The accompanying colourful array of chutneys included a bright pink dried coconut number that turned out to be a scrumptious revelation.

Onto our starters, where the vegetable roulade was first to arrive. A light pastry encasing a gently spiced vegetable mix which included potato, spinach and peas, this would make a perfect lunchtime treat if you're in the area. The standout starter, though, was the pakora – a classic Indian finger food which

is impossible to resist in my opinion. Kaz’s version had the most amazing sweet aroma and a satisfying batter crunch which gave way to juicy marinated chicken inside. Deep fried deliciousness of the highest order.

For my main course I opted for the lamb Shatkora – one of Kaz’s specials – which takes its name from the shatkora lime (traditional in the cuisine of Sylhet in Bangladesh) which adds a zesty zing to this rich curry. The lamb had a great smoky flavour and worked beautifully with the citrus notes, ginger and garlic – rounded off with a nice kick of heat.

My dining partner, a vegetarian who sticks resolutely to the milder end of the curry spectrum, selected the Amm Shahi curry. Deliciously creamy, this dish gets its addictive sweetness from the coconut and mango in the sauce it’s cooked in. Quite similar, we agreed, to a pasanda, but with more depth of flavour and all the more delicious for it.

Our feast was completed by a range of sides which included a gloriously garlicky, creamy and colourful paneer saag and the brinjal bhaji, which added a nice bit of freshness to the meal with its chunks of delicately-spiced aubergine. The peshwari naan also deserves a special mention for its crisp, buttery exterior, fluffy core and sesame seed topping, which added a nice textural element.

Following the closure of the Rang Mohol down the road, Kaz’s is now the only curry house in Sawston, but fortunately for Sawstonites, it’s truly excellent. If you fancy trying it from the comfort of your own sofa, there’s a 10% discount on takeaway orders, and Kaz’s will be getting in the festive spirit over the next few months with a variety of Christmas party packages. They can seat up to 50 people, with the option of multiple sittings if you’ve got a large office – and we have to say, we think a hearty Indian feast would beat the usual dry turkey affair hands down…

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A ROUND-UP OF EVENTS IN AND AROUND CAMBRIDGESHIRE THIS OCTOBER 1 OCTOBER WIFI WARS Time: 2pm and 7pm Location: Cambridge Junction Price: £11-£17 Description: A live comedy game show where you play along. Boost your phone or tablet’s battery to the max… you’ll need it to log in and compete in a range of quizzes, games and challenges to win the show and some great prizes. www.junction.co.uk 1 OCTOBER - 30 DECEMBER COLOUR: THE ART AND SCIENCE OF ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPTS Time: 10am-5pm, 12-5pm Sundays Location: Fitzwilliam Museum Price: Free Description: The museum’s 200th anniversary is marked with a stunning display of 150 illuminated manuscripts ranging from prayer books of European royalty to the ABC of a five-year-old princess.

Many of these manuscripts are displayed for the first time and have previously been sheltered in libraries for centuries. www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk

10 OCTOBER ADAM HILLS Time: 8pm Location: Cambridge Corn Exchange Price: £23.50 Description: Aussie Adam Hills has quickly become one of the most popular comedians in the UK since The Last Leg emerged on Channel 4 in 2012. The programme has won multiple awards and Hills possesses an uplifting, spontaneous style. www.cornex.co.uk

4-8 OCTOBER AS YOU LIKE IT Time: 7.45pm Location: ADC Theatre Price: £11/£14, £9/£12 Tues Description: With a modern bohemian aesthetic, live music and a lot of ribbons, Cambridge American Stage Tour bring one of the Bard’s best-loved comedies to the ADC. www.adctheatre.com 4-8 OCTOBER PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Time: 7.30pm, 2.30pm Wed & Sat Location: Corn Exchange Price: £22.50-£32.50 Description: Matthew Kelly and Felicity Montagu (I’m Alan Partridge) star as Mr and Mrs Bennet, whose daughters’ search for love in Jane Austen’s beloved novel is given new life in this production, which comes to the city after sell-out performances at Regent’s Park Theatre. www.cornex.co.uk 5/12 OCTOBER BUTCHERY CLASS Time: 6.30-10.30pm Location: Gog Magog Hills

Price: £128 Description: The Gog butchery team runs one of the most handson butchery classes that you’ll find around. Discover why different joints cook in different ways, plus find out what the right tools to use for the right steak are in this fourhour class. www.thegog.com 10 OCTOBER DOMESTICA Time: 7.30pm Location: Cambridge Junction Price: £10, £6 concessions Description: Award-winning Spanish-Anglo experimental theatre group Sleepwalk Collective explore 21st-century experiences of pleasure and boredom. A deadpan dismantling of high art and classical posturing that asks where we’ve come from, and where we might be going. Suitable for ages 16 and over. www.junction.co.uk 12 OCTOBER GRAPE EXPECTATIONS – GRENACHE Time: 7pm Location: Cambridge Wine Merchants, Mill Road

Price: £15 Description: The French call it Grenache, the Spanish call it Garnacha, it has a white mutation and as red variety makes excellent rosés. Need to know more?

Pop along to Cambridge Wine Merchants’ latest tasting. www.cambridgewine.com 13 OCTOBER – 13 NOVEMBER FEATURE EXHIBITION Time: 9.30am-5.30pm, 11am-5pm Sundays Location: Byard Art, King’s Parade, Price: Free Description: Four well-loved Byard artists whose work ranges from sculpture and painting to drawing and printmaking will have their work on display. Find something suited to your tastes. www.byardart.co.uk 14 OCTOBER NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA Time: 7.30pm Location: Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden Price: £10-£22 Description: Top up-and-coming young jazz talent join forces to

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18 OCTOBER CAMBRIDGE SHORTS Time: 11pm Location: ADC Theatre Price: £6/£8 Description: A selection of the best student short films screened in one unforgettable night. A great way to experience more of the rapidly expanding film scene. Hosted by Joe Shalom. www.adctheatre.com

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celebrate the music that gets us grooving, from the 40s to the noughties. Tunes by Duke Ellington rub shoulders with hits by Kylie Minogue and Kool & The Gang in this eclectic programme. www.saffronhall.com

GOGO PENGUIN

Price: £18/£23 Description: David Walliams’ most popular book is brought to the theatre by Birmingham Stage Company, who were responsible for the Horrible Histories tour. Ben finds out that staying with granny isn’t all cabbage pie and cake! www.cambridgeartstheatre.com

19-22 OCTOBER A PRINCESS UNDONE Time: 7.45pm Weds to Sat, 2.30pm Thurs & Sat Location: Cambridge Arts Theatre Price: £18-£33 Description: Inspired by actual events, Richard Stirling’s play stars Stephanie Beacham (The Colbys, Dynasty, Bad Girls) as HRH The Princess Margaret, who is faced with a choice, in the early 90s, whether to make or break the royal family – yet again. www.cambridgeartstheatre.com 22 OCTOBER JAMIE T Time: 7.30pm Location: Corn Exchange Price: £27.50 Description: One of the most distinctive voices in British music, he released his fourth album Trick in September. Lead single Tinfoil Boy was Annie Mac’s Hottest Record and made the playlists of Radio 1, 6 Music and Radio X. www.cornex.co.uk

28 OCTOBER GOGO PENGUIN Time: 7pm Location: Cambridge Junction Price: £16 Description: Influenced by John Cage, Brian Eno and Aphex Twin, Manchester’s acoustic-electronica trio create a new sound of their own. Their 2014 album V2.0 was nominated for the Mercury Prize. www.junction.co.uk

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25-29 OCTOBER TEAHOUSE Time: 7.45pm Location: ADC Theatre Price: £9/£12, £7/£10 Tues Description: The first English performance of China’s most famous play, Teahouse centres on life in the Yu Tai teahouse in Beijing during the fall of the Qing dynasty, and the civil war between the nationalists and communists. A microcosm of modern China. www.adctheatre.com

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25-29 OCTOBER GANGSTA GRANNY Time: 2.30pm, 7pm; 11am, 3pm Sat Location: Cambridge Arts Theatre

28 OCTOBER ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Time: 7.30pm Location: Corn Exchange Price: £17-£40 Description: The orchestra will perform Rossini’s jaunty William Tell Overture led by conductor Alexander Shelley. Carolin Widmann leads the performance of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. www.cornex.co.uk 30 OCTOBER RAPUNZEL AND THE TOWER OF DOOM Time: 11.30am and 2.30pm Location: Cambridge Junction Price: £6/£10 Description: A bad hair day is hard enough, but poor Rapunzel spends her life with a wicked witch using her locks as a step ladder. Theatre of Widdershins take the Grimm tale back to its dark roots. Suitable for ages four and above. www.junction.co.uk Cambridge Edition | October 2016 | 53

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APPLES, PUMPKINS & SPOOKS They’re getting well and truly into the spooky spirit of things over at Denny Abbey Farmland Museum this month, with plenty of kid-friendly fun. Head over on 31 October between 10.30am and 4pm for Apples, Pumpkins & Spooks, when they’ll be laying on activities including pumpkin carving and apple bobbing, plus songs and stories.

Dress to scare! www.dennyfamlandmuseum.org.uk

FENLAND SPOOKTACULAR Got little ones aged three to ten years? Pop over to Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve on 28 October for games, crafts and scary goings-on in the great outdoors. There are sessions from 10.30am to 12.30pm and 2 to 4pm, and you’re encouraged to wear fancy dress if you like, but definitely clothes that you don’t mind getting messy. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wicken-fennature-reserve

WEEK OF WICKEDNESS Enjoy a whole week of wickedness at the Skylark Maize Maze from 22 to 30 October when they add a spooky twist to their fiendishly tricky labyrinth in honour of Halloween. As well as exploring the huge maze, which is located near March, there’ll be loads of extra attractions for you to get stuck into like pumpkin picking and carving, trails, bouncy castles, a zooming zip wire, mega slide and an obstacle course. www.skylark-events.co.uk

FAMILY HALLOWEEN FUN! An evening of Halloween howls awaits at Wandlebury Country Park on 29 October.

Dress up in your spookiest attire and join in a guided candelit walk around the park and twilight pumpkin carving, then head back to the Stable Rooms where there will be hot drinks around a fire to warm you up. Bring along a torch and some marshmallows to toast. www.cambridgeppf.org

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Hubbub:

A Musical Adventure MishMash Productions invite you to join them on a wacky, colourful and music-filled journey at Cambridge Junction this month when they present Hubbub: A Musical Adventure.

Taking place on the 9th, the show follows five friends on the trail of the mysterious blue beetle in the quest for a lost voice. It features original live music performed by musicians from the celebrated Aurora Orchestra, providing the soundscape for an enchanting story which will delight grown-ups and kids alike. Suitable for ages five and up and their families. Shows take place at 12.30pm and 2.30pm and tickets are £10 per adult and £6 per child. www.junction.co.uk

The Lion King: Kids’ Club Screening

Going to the cinema with little people in tow isn’t always easy – which is why Kids’ Club at the Arts Picturehouse is such a great idea. For just £2 a ticket, you can enjoy child-friendly Saturday morning screenings of great kids films, both old and new. This month’s date for your diary is 8 October, when they’ll be showing Disney classic The Lion King – which, I think us adults can agree, is one of the loveliest animated films ever. Relive the laughs, songs and heartmelting moments of little lion cub Simba on his search for identity. Altogether now, “it’s the ciiiiiiiiiircle of life...” www.picturehouses.com

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Apple Day! Burwash Manor is welcoming back its annual celebration of the countryside, with apples at its (ahem) core. A fun-packed family event taking place on 8 October, there will be yummy treats to eat, rides on a miniature steam train, traditional fairground rides, and displays of many traditional activities like basket and willow weaving and (less traditional) chainsaw sculpting. Sawston Steel Band will be providing music, and Jezo the Magician will keep little ones entertained with his wacky tricks.

You can bring along your own apples to get them identified by the experts if you like, as well as getting them juiced and pulped, and there will be all sorts of appley games and stalls to enjoy too.

All the fun is in aid of an excellent cause too, with the Apple Day helping to raise money for the Sick Children’s Trust. Over £5,500 was raised for this wonderful charity at last year’s event, and they’re hoping to make even more this year.

Entry is £3 for adults, and under 12s are free. All profits go to the Sick Children’s Trust. www.burwashlarder.com

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Windibops

Trumps, parps, farts. Is there anything that kids find funnier? That’s the logic behind Windibops, a rib-ticklingly fun dance theatre piece which comes to Cambridge Junction on Sunday 23 October.

Join Volta Flatulence, Caroline Windybottom and Daisy Parphead in their laboratory, where they’re investigating whether flatulence has an impact on global warming. Expect lots of laughs, sciencetastic experiments, funky moves and of course, strange smells...

Shows take place at 11.30am and 2.30pm and tickets are £10 per adult and £6 per child. www.junction.co.uk

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Independents’ Week 2016 1-9 October

rom quirky cafés to great fashion boutiques, art galleries and artisan food stalls, Cambridge’s diverse array of independent businesses are part of what makes the city special. Happily, after a spell in the doldrums, over the last few years the indie scene in the city has really flourished, and now offers a healthy and ever-growing line-up of new eateries and shops on our high street.

As regular readers will know, championing our city’s independent businesses is key to our mission at Cambridge Edition, so we’re delighted to announce that we’ll once again be partnering with Independents’ Week, a huge celebration of indie business and what they bring to the city.

Organised by Cambridge Business Improvement District (BID), this annual event is part of a national scheme geared towards encouraging people to shop local and explore the treasures on their doorstep, as well as highlighting the important role these independents play in the local community.

Taking place 1-9 October, this year’s event will treat shoppers to a host of great offers and discounts at stores, restaurants and cafés across the city, as well as special events and the chance to win fantastic prizes.

So why get involved? “Supporting local businesses is vital to the local economy,” explains Becky Burrell from Cambridge BID.

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“For every £1 that you spend in a local independent, between 50p and 70p gets circulated back into the local economy. But also, independents are worth celebrating because they make our city unique. They bring a certain charm to the high street and offer fantastic, personal customer service.”

The independent scene in Cambridge continues to go from strength to strength, but one of the most exciting developments of all is the impressive evolution of the city’s food and drink landscape. Supper clubs, a street food revolution, microbreweries and plenty of exciting new cafés and restaurants have transformed the city’s foodie scene from lacklustre to bountiful over the past few years. Independents’ Week is a great time to celebrate that, with tasty offers across the city at some of our favourite indies including

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Nanna Mexico, who’ll be giving you the chance to win a year’s supply of their famous Big Ass Burritos. You can also pick up bargain £1 coffees at popular Bene’t Street hang-out Bread & Meat, plus save some pennies at Don Pasquale, who will be giving little ones free pizzas.

Bridges Cafe on Bridge Street, who have now been in business for an impressive 20 years, are also getting in on the Indie Week fun, offering 10% off on catering packages for new customers. “We love getting involved with Independents’ Week to celebrate all of the quirky shops and cafés that make Cambridge so unique. Without them, every town centre would just have the same bland offering,” says Mandy Knapp from the Bridges team. “Independents’ Week also helps to make customers aware of what we

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all do – in our case, providing really tasty, but also healthy fare.”

Look out for MillWorks, a new restaurant run by acclaimed local restaurant group CambsCuisine. Serving up brunch, lunch and dinner in a modern brasserie setting, it’s sure to become a Cambridge favourite in no time – and during Independents’ Week you could be in with a chance of winning a huge £150 voucher. Turn to the directory overleaf to find out how to enter.

More of a fashionista than a foodie? Pop along to Boudoir Femme, where they’ll be hosting a pop-up store from luxurious knitwear brand COVE, featuring a special event on 1 October with fizz, nibbles and great discounts. Boudoir Femme owner Pippa knows a fair bit about the local indie scene, having run her successful King Street fashion boutique for a decade.

“The independent scene has evolved over the last ten years, with a large growth

in quality cafés and restaurants in the city,” she says. “In the fashion business we have seen some old names go and new additions to the city – I think the high street landscape is forever changing! Without independents you would lose the diversity of our shopping offer in the city – as well as unique products and great customer service in a relaxed environment, so it’s really important that this is supported.”

Jacks on Trinity are getting in on the indie extravaganza too, offering a fabulous prize every day for nine days. All you have to do is answer the questions (all of which are Cambridge-related and not too tricky!) via the store’s social media pages to be in with a chance of winning. They’ll also be posting the questions in the window of their lovely Trinity street store, too, if you want to do it the old-fashioned way and pop in.

Campkins Cameras are another stalwart of our high street, having been part of the

local community since way back in 1955.

“Campkins is a family business, I follow my father and grandfather in running the business – you can’t become any more local!” says manager Owen Howell. “We feel part of the history, which helps us give specialist knowledge and service for our customers and provide them with the best equipment to achieve their targets.” Photo fans can take advantage of discounts on a number of products at Campkins during Independents’ Week, including Olympus and Fujifilm cameras, Celestron binoculars and scopes and Manfrotto tripods.

From free afternoon teas when you book a trip with Premier Travel to the chance to get those treasures from your attic valued at Catherine Jones, there’s plenty more in store this month – so be sure to get out and about and celebrate the businesses which make Cambridge great! www.cambridgebid.co.uk

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Premier Travel

Pop into Premier Travel’s Sidney Street branch during Independents’ Week and receive FREE afternoon tea for two at Harriet’s Cafe Tearoom. The travel firm, which is celebrating its 80th year, is giving away this tasty gift when you make any booking over £500. Visit the branch or call 01223 500007 to find out more. www.premier-travel.co.uk PremierTravel3 Sidney Street

Susie Watson Designs

Susie Watson Designs, on Green Street, sells gorgeous furniture, bespoke curtains and blinds, and she’s just introduced a charming new range of ceramics – all handmade by skilled artisans. Visit the Green Street store for 10% discount off ceramics and cushions. www.susiewatsondesigns.co.uk SusieWDesigns Green Street

King Street Housing

King Street Housing has over 50 years of experience of managing property in Cambridge. Running until 14 October, they will carry out a free valuation on your property and offer a reduced set-up fee and 5% management fee for the first six months if you contact them by this date. www.kslettings.co.uk KingStHousing King Street

Hot Numbers Coffee

Fusing passions for coffee and music, Hot Numbers now have hugely successful cafés on Gwydir Street and Trumpington Street. They’ll be offering 10% off their retail price using the code BID10. hotnumberscoffee.co.uk hotnumbers Gwydir Street Trumpington Street

Hotel Felix

Stir up some fun during Cambridge Independents’ Week with a two-for-one offer on fruity Bellini cocktails at Hotel Felix! Sip away in the stylish Graffiti restaurant or relax al fresco on the terrace, overlooking the hotel’s pretty gardens. £8.95 for one Bellini. Available 1-8 October. www.hotelfelix.co.uk FelixCambridge Huntington Road

Harriet Kelsall

In celebration of Independents’ Week, Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery invite you to join them at their Green Street studio and shop for a glass of complimentary fair trade wine on 8 October. Visit the team of expert designers who are on hand to chat

about individual design commissions, plus take home a complimentary HK Jewellery polishing cloth. www.hkjewellery.co.uk HKBespoke Green Street

Novi

Novi on Regent Street offers a huge range of delights for local foodies, from speciality coffee and nutritious, fresh brunches to street food pop-ups and beautiful botanical cocktails. During Independents’ Week, they’ll be offering 20% off food, Monday to Friday (9am-4pm), whilst during the evenings (5-10pm), you can enjoy two cocktails for £10. Mention Indie Week to redeem. novicambridge.co.uk novicambridge Regent Street

Catherine Jones

Have you got a treasure in the attic? It could be a rarity like the pearl Elizabethan brooch a client recently brought to us. Catherine Jones’s professional valuer, Charles Perry, was amazed. He believes the hair in it could belong to the Earl of Essex, a favourite of Elizabeth I, beheaded in the Tower of London in 1601. Charles will be with them during Independents’ Week so make an appointment by emailing cambridge@ catherinejones.com or by calling 01223 361596. www.catherinejones.com CathyJonesJewel Bridge Street

Petrus

Petrus are offering everyone visiting the shop during Independents’ Week an exclusive Petrus Scratch Card – your chance to win some exclusive offers and discounts. petrusdesigns Bridge Street

Elegant Atelier

Elegant Atelier will be launching its newest label King & Tuckfield during Independents’ Week. The premiere collection includes the brand’s staple 14oz selvedge denim, merino wool basics, bright indigo and Tencel separates with copper hardware, subtle signature sign-offs and hybrids in both design and fabrication. www.elegantatelier.com ElegantAtelier Rose Crescent

An elegant jewellery shop specialising in pearls, plus coloured stone, diamond and bespoke creations, Cellini is located just off the Market Square in the beautiful Rose Crescent. During

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Independents’ Week they are delighted to offer Rhodium Plating for only £15 per item.

They’re also offering a free jewellery check and polish too. www.cellini.co.uk Cellinipearls Rose Crescent

Podarok

Oh No! For Independents’ Week only, Podarok is being overrun with mice!

Guess how many are in their shop window – the winner will get a huge jar of sweets, and a 10% voucher off everything in store. Find out more in store or online. www.podarok.co.uk PodarokShop Bene’t Street

Sally’s Story Bags & Liberty Cat

Find the hidden fairy on Sally’s Story Bags (at the Cambridge Market on Sundays), which you can take home and colour in. Also on offer is a free flower fairy with any Story Bag over £15. Hannah from Liberty Cat, who uses the famous Liberty Print, will be offering 15% off all hand-covered journals to anyone with a valid Student ID card. Both offers are available on 2 and 9 October. sallysstorybags.strikingly.com Sunday Craft Market

Bridges

Bridges café serve up seasonal, fresh, healthy dishes, juices and smoothies for taking away and eating in. For Independents’ Week, they’re offering a 10% discount on catering packages to all new customers. A great way to treat your guests to some really wholesome food for your next gathering. www.bridgescambridge.co.uk BridgesCamb Bridge Street

Boudoir Femme

Boudoir Femme is excited to announce the launch of a pop-up store with luxury brand COVE knitwear, designers of cool cashmere and cashmere mix ponchos and jumpers. The pop-up store launches on 1 October and there will be drinks, nibbles and great discounts on the range on offer. The pop-up runs from 1 to 10 October in store. www.boudoirfemme.co.uk boudoirfemmeuk King Street

Cambs Lock and Safe

Cambs Lock and Safe are offering 15% discount off of the Chubb Professional S2 Safe. This is a new range of small safes ideal for office and domestic use, designed to protect small amounts of jewellery and valuable items against burglary. www.cambslockandsafe.co.uk CambsLockSafe King Street

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Don Pasquale

Don Pasquale in the Market Square has been delighting Cambridge customers for 40 years. A proud independent and family-friendly restaurant, they’re known for their fantastic, authentic Italian cuisine.

To celebrate Independents’ Week, they’re offering a free pizza bimbo or small pasta dish to children under 12 when any adult main course is ordered. Offer valid for Indie Week only and excludes Saturday. donpasquale.co.uk thedonpasquale Market Hill

Bread & Meat

Open seven days a week from 11.30am, Bread & Meat specialise in roast meat sandwiches, Canadian poutine, craft beers, and great coffee. To celebrate Indie Week, they’re offering £1 coffee from 3pm onwards, Monday to Friday, 1-9 October. breadandmeat.co.uk BreadAndMeatCam Bene’t Street

Rainbow Café

Rainbow Café is planning lots of wonderful specials for Independents’ Week.

Expect amazing creations, including plenty of gluten-free and vegan options. www.rainbowcafe.co.uk King’s Parade

Campkins

The only independent camera shop in Cambridge. For Independents’ Week they’ll be offering discounts and free accessories on Olympus & Fujifilm cameras, Celestron binoculars/telescopes, Manfrotto tripods plus and more. Visit the store on King’s Parade or learn more online. www.campkinscameras.com campkinsdigital King’s Parade

CallyCo

Stocking a wide range of fine fabrics, accessories and trims, CallyCo also offers a high-quality making-up service at less than high street prices. They’ve been making curtains, blinds and soft furnishings for many years; crafted and hand finished.

During Independents’ Week they’ll offer 10% off all dress and furnishing fabrics. www.callyco.com CallyCoFabric Peas Hill

Pendred Printing

Pendred Printing will be offering 10% off all canvas prints. Prints are mounted onto a wooden frame, which can be hung easily. Sizes include A3, A2, 18x18in and 20x30in. Canvases make the perfect gift and will bring any of your photos to life!

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Jacks On Trinity

Nine days, nine questions, nine prizes. Every day during Indie’ Week, Jacks on Trinity will be giving away a Cambridgerelated gift to the winner of their questions which will be posted each day on Facebook and Twitter, via Cambridge BID network and in the shop window. www.jacksontrinity.co.uk JacksTrinity Trinity Street

King’s College Visitor Centre

The King’s College Visitor Centre on King’s Parade sells a selection of Cambridge and exclusive King’s College products. They’re offering a 10% discount during Indie Week. Quote ‘Independents offer’ at the till to receive your discount.

There is also 10% discount off your first order online using the code KCV10D. www.kings.cam.ac.uk Kings_College king's parade

MillWorks

CambsCuisine’s latest outpost MillWorks opens in late October at the old Watermill on the Mill Pond. This iconic Cambridge Mill is packed with history – from its time as the London Instrument Company’s factory to its period as Sweeney Todd’s. For a chance to win £150 in vouchers tweet @CambsCuisine or post on their Facebook wall with #MillWorks and your thoughts on this incredible building – photos, memories and comments welcome! www.cambscuisine.com CambsCuisine Mill Pond

Nanna Mexico

Visit Nanna Mexico during Independents’ Week and you’ll get a chance to win a year’s supply of their famous BigAss Burritos – that’s a free Big-Ass Burrito every month for a whole year! Visit the Regent Street or Petty Cury restaurants 1-9 October and each time you order a main meal, leave a business card or contact details in the entry pot. At the end of the week they’ll draw one lucky winner from the combined pot at random, and those tantalising Big-Ass Burritos could be all yours! Good luck, amigos! www.nannamexico.com nannamexico Petty Cury Regent Street

Sew Creative

Established for over 40 years, Sew Creative are one of East Anglia’s leading

sewing machine dealers, stocking Bernina, Janome, Pfaff and Horn cabinets. They have a wonderful selection of wools, yarns, knitting and crochet accessories, haberdashery and fabrics. Visit them for some fantastic autumn sewing machine offers, new Moda fabrics and great Independents’ Week offers! sewcreative.co.uk SewCreativeCamb King Street

Della Kaur

In celebration of Independents’ Week, Della Kaur will be offering 10-25% off bags, 10-20% off jewellery and 5% off precious stones. Check out the Della Cindarella blog to learn more! www.dellakaur.co.uk dellakaur Magdalene Street

De Luca

De Luca Cucina will be encouraging a little decadence and indulgence by offering two-for-one desserts throughout Independents’ Week. Offer available during lunch service only and to those ordering a main meal. delucacucina.co.uk DeLuca83 Regent Street

Cambridge Framing Centre

During Independents’ Week Cambridge Framing Centre wants you to bin an old frame and give your pictures life again. Take in your old frames 1-9 October and they’ll give you 30% off a new bespoke frame (discount is from the frame only. Any new glass, mounts and backing board will be charged at normal costs. The 30% offer must be used at the time the frame is brought in). www.cambridgeframingcentre.co.uk CambsFraming Sussex Street

Poco Kids

Poco Kids is an independent clothing boutique for children aged 0-12 years. They sell unique items from great quality brands from all over Europe and New York. During Independents’ Week they’ll be offering 10% off on all in-store purchases, as well as a competition to win some goodies. www.pocokids.com poco_kids_ King Street

Sundaes Shoes

Pop in and explore this unique and colourful shoe shop in the centre of Cambridge. There are three great prizes to be won during Independents’ Week including a £50 store voucher, cashmere fingerless gloves and a Healthy Back Baglett. www.sundaes-shoes.co.uk sundaes_shoes Green Street

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From a cabin on the banks of Rutland Water, to five stores in and around Cambridge, Rutland Cycling has come a long way since the early 80s ack in 1981, Dave Archer had a vision that the new reservoir in Rutland could be something more than just a drinking water resource with a perimeter maintenance track around it, and set up a cycle-hire cabin on the shores. By the early 90s, cycling around Rutland Water had become a favourite family activity, and today Rutland Cycling has five stores in and around Cambridge, and five others across the midlands. The store has also picked up a host of awards, including Best Independent Bike Shop at the BikeBiz awards three times, and a Family Business Award for retail excellence.

It’s still very much a family business, with Dave’s son Paul and his daughter Sally Middlemiss and their partners heavily involved in running the company. “Rutland Cycling’s history in Cambridgeshire started when we opened a hire cabin on the shores

each other, with a population partly made up of students and academics who are attracted to the stores’ mix of hire and retail.

Some of the most popular bike brands they sell include Brompton, Giant, Whyte and Pashley, while the hire side of the business is still thriving.

Cambridge also has the highest level of cycling participation in the UK, with a bike culture that Rutland Cycling has become an integral part of. “We love to get involved in the city’s cycling scene,” explains Sally. “We offer bike repair, but also understand that

people want to learn how to fix their own bikes themselves, so we run maintenance classes, rotating from store to store each month. There’s also a weekly road ride out of the Histon store through the summer months which is always popular.”

This spring, Rutland Cycling opened their fifth shop in Cambridge, at the newly developed CB1 site. “Station Cycles always had a shop by the station – hence the name!” says Sally, “but when the redevelopment started three or four years ago, some of the original buildings had to

“We love to get involved in the city’s cycling scene” of Grafham Water, similar to our original Rutland site,” explains Sally, who is now e-commerce director for the business. “We then acquired a company called Station Cycles who had four stores in the city, with the original shop being at the station itself.”

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be knocked down, and that shop was one of them.” Luckily, that was by no means the end of Rutland Cycling’s relationship with that part of Cambridge. “When we opened the new store, it really felt as if we’d come full circle,” says Sally. “The original store manager of that Station Cycles branch is now our store manager here, so it feels like a great mix of old and new.”

Sally’s own relationship with Cambridge dates back to her student days, when she and her husband David studied at Queens’ in the late 90s. It’s perhaps this that helps Rutland Cycling tune in so well to the needs of Cambridge’s student population, offering a fantastically good-value student package of a bike with basket, lights and lock for only £149.99. “We also offer a student hire deal,” explains Sally, “of 90p a day to hire a bike for a term – not all students want to buy a bike and have to store it through the holidays, so that’s a great alternative.”

“There is a real commutercyclist culture in Cambridge” The regeneration of the CB1 area is particularly exciting, and despite all the building work that’s still going on, the new store has got off to a flying start.

“Considering that for the first two months we had wooden hoarding all around the store, we’ve done brilliantly!” laughs Sally.

“There is a real commuter-cyclist culture here, with people arriving at the train station on their Bromptons, folding them up and hopping on the train to London. We’ve actually extended our opening hours in the morning and evening to accommodate those commuters – you’d be surprised how many people want to come in to the store early in the morning, or fresh off the train in the evening, to get their bikes repaired or pick up bits and pieces of kit or clothing.”

The plaza at CB1 is due to open soon, and with a host of new retail outlets and apartments almost ready to go, it’s a really exciting time. “It’s great for Rutland Cycling that we’ve been able to open so early in the process, and we already feel quite settled,” says Sally. “We’re very proud to be a part of Cambridge life, and we’re delighted to be so involved in this next stage in the city’s history.” www.rutlandcycling.com

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INDIE PICKS

The latest news from Cambridge’s local independent fashion boutiques

ODD MOLLY CHILLAX COAT £179.95 CUCKOO CLOTHING, BURWASH MANOR AND ST MARY’S PASSAGE

DARLING TESSIE TOP £39 LILAC ROSE, BRIDGE STREET

EMBOSSED POPPER PURSE £12.50 ARK, PEAS HILL

HERSCHEL LITTLE AMERICA BACKPACK IN SUNRISE £90 PODAROK, BENE’T STREET

DIAMOND SQUARE PERSPEX EARRINGS £35 ARK, PEAS HILL

GRAND ARCADE STUDENT NIGHT Listen up, students! On 5 October, the Grand Arcade welcomes back its popular student night, promising great discounts plus loads more fun from 3pm to 8pm.

Many of the centre’s retailers, including Topshop, Victoria’s Secret PINK, River Island, Kurt Geiger, Schuh Warehouse and Rutland Cycling are offering 20% off on the day, and if you need something tasty to fuel your shopping spree, head upstairs to Ed’s Easy Diner where you can take advantage of a huge 50% off food and drink.

That’s not all, city centre nightclub Lola Lo is getting in on the action by spinning tunes and serving up mocktails in the main atrium, and there will also be goody bags, freebies, chocolate tasting, in-store games, competitions and more. Remember to take along your student ID to get in on the discounts. Happy shopping! www.grandarcade.co.uk

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WEDDINGS

Say ‘I do’

to your perfect Cambridge wedding

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From finding the ideal venue to the perfect finishing touches, there’s a lot to think about when planning your big day. Here’s our guide to hosting the perfect Cambridgeshire wedding

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THE PERFECT

Venue

It doesn’t seem that long ago that your only choice of wedding venue was between a church or registry office. Nowadays, anyone can apply for a licence to conduct wedding ceremonies, so the sky’s the limit. Last year was the first time that hotels pipped churches to the winning post for most popular place to get married, with 38% of couples opting to get hitched at a hotel, and 37% going for the more traditional church. Registry offices have some catching up to do, with only 19% of couples choosing this option, while 6% opted to get away from it all and get married abroad.

In Cambridge we are fortunate to have so many brilliant venues to choose from – whether you want to have the ceremony and reception all in one place, or are hunting for the ideal place for a reception post-church or registry office, you’ll be able to find the perfect place for your special day.

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For the ultimate in Cambridge weddings, you can’t beat a beautiful, historic Cambridge college. Located right in the heart of the city centre, Downing College offers an unbeatable location, and the neoclassical 19th century buildings and 20 acres of stunning grounds will provide a spectacular backdrop for your big day photos. The College offers a versatile selection of rooms, for both intimate and large-scale events, and is available for weddings all through the long summer break. www.downing-conferencescambridge.com

HOTEL FELIX

HINCHINGBROOKE HOUSE

For a wedding with a true sense of history, why not get hitched at Hinchingbrooke House in Huntingdon, a Tudor stately home gifted to Henry VIII by Richard Cromwell? You can have the grounds all to yourself from 11am to midnight, and they create bespoke wedding packages to suit individual couples. www.hhpac.co.uk

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A Cambridge venue that beautifully combines traditional and modern, this local gem off Huntington Road is a top choice for nearby couples. The hotel itself is an impressive Victorian villa with contemporary wings and 52 luxurious bedrooms, boasting beautiful interiors throughout. There are a range of elegant reception rooms, and spectacular manicured gardens too – ideal for those all-important wedding snaps.

You can choose between exclusive hire of the entire first floor or opt for a marquee in the landscaped gardens, great for bigger parties. Hotel Felix has a stellar reputation for dining, and they go the extra mile to make sure that your wedding feast is a cut above with a range of innovative menus featuring modern British cuisine. www.hotelfelix.co.uk

THE OLD HALL, ELY

This privately owned country house in the Cambridgeshire countryside, overlooking three ornamental lakes and Ely cathedral, has a range of beautiful indoor and outdoor options for your wedding. You get exclusive use of the house and grounds for your big day, plus a honeymoon suite. theoldhallely.co.uk

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BOURN GOLF & LEISURE

HOTEL DU VIN

A handsome townhouse on historic Trumpington Street, Hotel du Vin is a gorgeous central Cambridge wedding venue.

Stylish and sumptuous inside, the hotel also has a great reputation for their food offering and will work around your requirements, be it a five-course wedding feast, a bespoke taster menu or an informal buffet. You’ll be given your own personal wedding organiser at the venue, on hand to bring your big day dreams to life, from arranging consultations with florists and hair stylists to designing the perfect menu and dressing the room. Book your Winter Wedding and receive 20% off weddings held in November 2016 to March 2017. www.hotelduvin.com

WYBOSTON LAKES

With a huge range of venues in their extensive grounds, Wyboston Lakes in Bedfordshire offers everything to make your day run smoothly, including an on-site spa and accommodation for all your guests. They’re holding a wedding fayre on 30 October if you want to find out more. www.wybostonlakes.co.uk

This location has it all; a gorgeous rural setting, a brilliantly equipped gym, a pool, a golf course and even its own beauty salon – and all just eight miles from Cambridge. Wedding packages include everything you need to make your day perfect. www.bourngolfandleisure.co.uk

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HALLMARK HOTEL WOOD GREEN

Wood Green boasts a gorgeous Garden Pavillion for the ceremony, whilst The Refectory offers a range of indoor rooms for the reception. Located at Bush farm in Godmanchester, they can accomodate parties large and small – and as an added bonus, all profits made from weddings go towards helping animals in the centre’s care. www.woodgreen.org.uk

FINDING

A hotel is a fantastic option if you want a venue where your guests can stay overnight afterwards. Hallmark Hotel in Bar Hill (formerly Menzies), just nine miles from Cambridge, has 136 en-suite bedrooms as well as a health club and spa, where the bridal party can relax and be pampered before the ceremony. www.hallmarkhotels.co.uk

Fabulous Food

If you book a wedding venue, it often comes complete with a catering package. But what if you are holding your wedding in a venue without catering – perhaps in a marquee in your garden?

Then you’ll be looking for a bespoke catering option to perfectly complement the look and feel of your big day.

• The team behind the Blue Lion gastropub in Hardwick also runs a hugely successful outside catering and event-planning service, and can help you with every aspect of planning your wedding as well as providing delicious food and drinks. www.cateringfor.co.uk

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• The Cambridge Events Company offers a range of gorgeous food and drink options, from full meals to fab bars with an enormous choice of drinks. www.thecambridgeeventscompany.co.uk

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The Dress RACHEL LAMB

At Rachel Lamb Bespoke Dress Design, based near Ely, all the dresses are lovingly handmade by Rachel herself and her small team. Whether you choose one of the exquisite gowns from the existing collection (all of which can be modified to suit your individual style requirements), or bring along your own ideas to the studio to create a bespoke dress, you can guarantee that your bridal gown will be unique and beautiful. www.rachellambdesign.co.uk

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3 1. MARGOT Made to measure in 100% silk, this beautiful, retro-styled gown is available in many colours, including ivory. Priced at £1610 from Rachel

Lamb Bespoke Dress Design.

2. VITA The stunning Vita wedding separates, comprising embroidered silk Georgette skirt (£655) with separate ivory Duchesse Satin bodice (£405) and Chantilly Lace ivory cape (£270), are all available from Rachel Lamb

Bespoke Dress Design.

3. GALE A feminine and easy to wear design with full chiffon skirts, a long-sleeved lace bodice and organza ribbon ties at the waist, the Gale is a made to measure gown priced at £1630 from

TOP TIPS FOR CHOOSING YOUR DREAM DRESS

Choosing your wedding dress can feel stressful, partly due to the overwhelming choice, plus the fact that all eyes (and camera lenses) will be on you. Kim Burr from Burr Bridal offers some tips to make the process more enjoyable.

• Don’t bring too many people Nowadays brides want to bring all their friends, but too many opinions can be unhelpful. Bring a couple of people who you really trust, whose dress sense you admire, and most importantly, who understand your style.

• Wear nude coloured underwear Black can show through, and if you try a dress with a low back or illusion back you don’t want a black stripe across your back.

• Come with a clear idea of budget, and discuss that with the assistant.

• Keep an open mind. You may want sleeves, or a fishtail, but you won’t know how a dress looks until you try it on.

• Listen to the people in the bridal shop. We help brides find dresses all day, every day, and know what suits all different shapes and sizes.

• Try a mid-week appointment if you don’t want to rush, as weekends are busy. www.burrbridal.co.uk

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Jewellery

HARRIET KELSALL, Bridal Retailer of the Year 2016

winner, started her jewellery company from her kitchen table in Hertfordshire. Her studio and shop on Green Street is the perfect spot to find unique, bespoke rings and other jewellery – like the gorgeous pieces pictured right.

Browse the beautiful collection of wedding rings, which includes one-off designer rings and classic plain bands, or work with the team to make your ideas a reality.

Planning on popping the question? The ‘comission in a box’ offers a lovely solution for those not wanting to commit to a custom design until their fiancée has seen it. The box is beautifully wrapped and contains details about your design consultation, plus information about Harriet Kelsall – they can incorporate a gemstone you’ve brought too. There’s also a stunning range of one-off, ready-to-wear engagement rings in store, each perfectly crafted in the Harriet Kelsall workshop by master goldsmiths. www.hkjewellery.co.uk

Lingerie

ELOUISE LINGERIE IN BUCKDEN

20 miles from Cambridge is a dedicated wedding lingerie team ready to help you find the perfect underwear for your wedding look. Pop in or call ahead to arrange a private fitting. www.elouiselingerie.co.uk

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Sharon Cousans, owner of Chimney Menswear in Bassingbourn, shares her advice for grooms when it comes to choosing their outfit

Details, details, details There’s a reason the word bridezilla is universally understood, and it’s because weddings are hard to organise, and many brides don’t get much help; a survey

by You and Your Wedding revealed that 59% of brides do the bulk of the wedding planning themselves. Help calm your racing heart by making a list, and delegating many items on it to the groom, bridesmaids, your mum, your neighbour….

WEDDING CARS Whether you want a classic Bentley S1 or a modern entrance in a sleek Aston Martin DB9, Cambridge Wedding Cars have a vehicle for you.

They even have a US Army Jeep! cambridge-wedding-cars.co.uk

MUSIC If you fancy something more energetic than a disco, consider a ceilidh from Cambridge University Ceilidh Club.

It’s a brilliant ice breaker and will help your guests build up an appetite for the cake. www.cucb.co.uk

HIRE OR BUY? Grooms often want to buy part of their outfit as a memento of the day, and perhaps because they will wear it again. Items for hire often tend to be plainer so they’ll suit a range of grooms. If you want something quirky and more individual, consider buying.

IT’S NOT JUST GREY SUITS Grooms these days are choosing suits for themselves and their attendants – or groomsmen – in a whole range of colours and styles. At Chimney, we take our lead from the taste of the groom himself – and his bride! – and from the style or theme

THE GIFT LIST Most couples choose of the wedding, whether that be very traditional or a bit more contemporary.

TOTALLY TWEED Tweed is very popular currently. It’s a great option for a waistcoat – though very warm for a whole suit – as it complements a range of suit colours, from lighter sand tones to darker navy or charcoal grey.

MIX IT UP The groom and groomsmen don’t have to look identical. Often we have a groom go for one colour suit and accessories, and kit out his attendants with waistcoats or accessories in a different, complementary colour.

LEAVE PLENTY OF TIME We can, and have, organised wedding suits with only a week’s notice, but ideally you should be starting the process at least a couple of months before the big day.

THINK ABOUT GIFTS We do a fantastic range of personalised cufflinks and accessories, and can put them in boxes with the names of the bride and groom on. These make a fantastic thank you gift for groomsmen – plus it’s a way of making sure everyone has cufflinks! www.chimneymenswear.co.uk

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a list at a department store – John Lewis is a popular Cambridge choice (wwwjohnlewisgiftlist.com). But for something more unconventional – or if you already have a kettle and a toaster – try a wedding list at Byard Art. Just make an appointment and choose artworks for guests to buy, or open a gift account for them to pay into, then visit after the wedding to choose artworks yourself. www.byardart.co.uk

FAVOURS Wedding favours come in all shapes and styles. Keep it Cambridge with treats from the Fudge Kitchen on King’s Parade – always a huge hit with grown ups and kids alike! www.fudgekitchen.co.uk

THE CAKE Cakes from Two Little Cats Bakery have to be seen to be believed – unique, bespoke creations; in the past they’ve built one out of cake Lego bricks, and one like a Monet water lilies painting. www.twolittlecats.co.uk

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STEP-BY-STEP

Guide

HAIR Local hair and beauty salon Finn Jordan offers inspiration and tips to help you get the big day do of your dreams WORDS NICOLA FOLEY IMAGES DAISY DICKINSON

STEP 1

IF YOU’RE GOING IT ALONE, THIS GORGEOUS UPDO IS SUPER SIMPLE AND WORKS EQUALLY WELL ON LONG OR SHORT LOCKS STEP 1. Divide hair into three sections (two at the front and one at the back), with a side parting at the front and a ponytail at the back. The ponytail should be the largest section.

STEP 2. Roll the section at the back into a bun and pin to secure.

STEP 2

STEP 3. Take small sections of hair from the two main sections at the front, twist them and pin them to the bun at the back.

STEP 4. Fix with hairspray, and voila!

STEP 3

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BEAUTY

LOOK #1 COUNT RY WEDDING

LOOK #2 GRECIAN P LAIT

LOOK #3 BOHO BRAID

LOOK #4 CLASSIC BUN

With pretty curls and backcombing for volume, this style is perfect for a laid-back country wedding. It’s soft and feminine, with an added touch of glam from a diamanté vine from bridal shop The Tailor’s Cat, handily next door to Finn Jordan (cambridge-bridalwear.co.uk).

Whimsical, bohemian and bang on trend, we adore this mermaid-style showstopper of a look. The Tailor’s Cat hair accessory lends an elegant finishing flourish, while the fishtail-like plait is gorgeously intricate and loose curls flatter the face at the front.

Plaits have been a huge hair trend this year, and this halo braid style works the look beautifully. Again, the diamanté vine from The Tailor’s Cat has been woven through, and a few loose curls frame the face prettily, making for a gorgeous, Grecian-inspired updo.

Chic, elegant and utterly timeless, the classic bun is a style which will never look out of date. It might seem simple, but a lot goes into this look, from curling the hair and brushing it through to give the hair body, to the intricate twirls around the bun which give it a 1920s twist.

Tucked away in the crescent on Sussex Street, Finn Jordan offers a serene sanctuary in the heart of the city centre. They’ve got an excellent reputation for bridal hair and make-up and bags of experience (they do around 50 weddings per year), with a team of beauty therapists, make-up artists and hair stylists to help you make your dream look a reality on the big day.

The staff pride themselves on going the extra mile to make sure everything is perfect, from helping with inspiration at the initial consultation, through honing your look in the trial sessions, to making the getting ready process on the big day a calm experience. Prices for wedding hair at Finn Jordan begin at £200. Find out more online at finnjordan.co.uk

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SANCTON WOOD SCHOOL Nurturing the talents of students

ancton Wood School was founded in 1976 by Jill Sturdy who wanted to create an educational environment that was tailored specifically to the emotional, spiritual and academic needs of its students.

This holistic approach to teaching is something that Sancton Wood still prides itself on today, and over the last 40 years the school has grown and developed into one of Cambridge’s leading co-educational day schools.

Sancton Wood is passionate about nurturing the talents of its students and supporting them on their journey into becoming well-rounded individuals, providing an array of extracurricular clubs and activities to help them do so.

Academic excellence is without question also important and the school regularly tops the league tables for GCSE pass rates in Cambridgeshire. In 2016, 100% of pupils gained five or more A*-C grades including English and maths, a phenomenal achievement!

With class sizes kept to an average of just 16 students, fully supported by a team of teachers and learning assistants, the school is committed to helping all pupils develop at their own pace.

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clubs and activities have been designed to fully engage and stimulate learning, whilst also being fun and sociable.

Head teacher Richard Settle is embarking on an exciting new phase for the school following a period of extensive re-development. As of September 2016, Sancton Wood School operates from three different, purpose-built sites.

In addition to the school’s existing site on St Paul’s Road – which has been updated to focus heavily on the arts, music and theatre – a new site for the

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Nursery and Pre-Prep has opened on Station Road. This is for the school’s youngest pupils and has been designed to include a large garden space and decked area, allowing a fully free-flowing system for the children and meaning that they are able to move inside and outside throughout the school day to participate in studying wildlife and planting their own fruit and vegetables.

In addition, another site for the school’s eldest pupils has opened on Glisson Road. With brand-new science labs, break rooms, and an outdoor seating area, the buildings have been tailored specifically to the needs of older pupils and replicate a college-style environment to assist as they prepare for their next steps after GCSE. We’re welcoming all families to come and visit us at our Open Morning on Saturday 8 October, so you can experience the new-look Sancton Wood for yourself!

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Educators and Employers –

fruitful partnerships?

Every summer, students across Cambridgeshire take two weeks off their normal studies to spend time with employers on work experience – but is this the best model for developing their skills? here is much talk about the value of work experience for young people as they study for GCSEs and further education, but do the opportunities that schools provide for young people to gain workplace experience really help young people develop beneficial skills?

Cambridge is one of the world’s fastest growing business clusters. The rapid expansion of scientific and technological business sectors has resulted in a skills shortage, with companies finding it increasingly difficult to find the right people.

Alistair Easterfield, Director of Science & Employer Engagement at UTC Cambridge argues the case for work experience vehemently and advocates schools developing strong partnerships with

employers. “Integrating work experience in the curriculum for all students is a key element of our provision. The UTC philosophy is based on developing partnerships between educators and business people, all working together with the students to develop skills that make them employable and illustrate the relevance of curriculum-based study, when applied out there in the wide world.”

So how does this work in practice? Rather than a couple of weeks a year where students undertake work placements on site with employers, UTCC has developed a model working with employers to deliver projects that underpin the curriculum using real-life scenarios. Every week a day is put aside for all students aged 14+ to work with staff from leading businesses, replicating the research, planning and production processes that take place in the work environment.

Students work in teams, which helps to build their confidence, communication skills and essential soft skills including self-management, team working, problem-solving and customer awareness.

“It’s great to see they’ve really taken all the information in and got to see the reality of it all at our facility – they’ve got the real story and I’m very pleased to see they’ve reflected that in their projects,” says the Medical Research Council’s Liz Pryke.

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Employers are aware that they need staff with the skills and training to design, deliver and maintain new technologies. They are also aware of the many benefits that association with and input from young minds bring to the partnership. The value in continuing professional development terms for many partners is proving a great incentive to work with UTCC. Management, team coordination, project leadership, innovation – on all levels the professionals working with these student groups are recognising the payback.

“It is an excellent endeavour and good for all parties. Students are enthusiastic about being given the chance to explore the practical side of science and we in industry benefit from helping develop our future employees,” comments Simon Rudge, from the Babraham Institute.

So after much talk amongst politicians and academics it really does appear to be that a new model is emerging where schools and employers can work together in the interests of developing young minds and future talent.

“It is encouraging to see the development of excellent partnerships with local employers and the technical community, clearly drawing on Cambridge’s strengths and intelligence.

This really sets the agenda,” says Lord Baker, from the Baker Dearing Educational Trust, of UTC Cambridge’s endeavours. utccambridge.co.uk

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OPEN DAYS Schools are great at laying on an impressive display come open day season, but how do you ensure what you're seeing is the real deal – and that it’s the best fit for your child? rospectuses these days make a blisteringly good read – and so they should, given all the money schools throw at them.

You’ll even find the occasional (glowing) inspection report bound as beautifully as a collectible first edition, all expensive gilt lettering and strokeable covers.

But while fancy literature and amazing virtual tours can give schools a catwalk gloss, seeing them in the flesh when you’re choosing between them is a must, say our area’s educational experts. Nothing, they stress, beats heading off to the open days

that are such a high-profile feature of the school calendar.

“The benefits of attending open evenings are immeasurable – it’s the intangible ‘feel’ of a school that’s so important in making decisions; meeting the people is equally as important as reading the results and destinations data,” says Jo Sale, assistant principal (Post 16) at Impington College.

Experiencing the atmosphere of a school first-hand helps prospective pupils – and their families – to work out whether they’re likely to feel at home there,

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believes Carole Beedham, head of school at Brookes Cambridge. “Importantly, it provides an opportunity for the child to assess whether they fit the environment and, significantly, whether the school fits them.”

And, yes, open days may be packed, but getting teachers, pupils and parents all together does have its advantages, points out Richard Settle, head teacher at Sancton Wood School. “You get the chance to meet me and all the teachers in one place at one time, and ask us any questions you might have about the

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school, our curriculum and all our extracurricular activities.”

Not only that, but open days can be a lot of fun, too, with loads of activities going on in every classroom. “You get the chance to see the school in a very informal atmosphere,” he says.

A good open day will be a masterpiece of organisation. Planning kicks off early.

Pupils who shine in performing arts will be learning their lines, mastering their music or cracking their choreography within days, if not hours, of arriving back at school in September so they’re pitch – and pirouette – perfect when the crowds roll up a few weeks later.

And that’s the key point. Schools, naturally enough, want prospective parents to see them at their best. It’s not that they have anything to hide, but like any perfectionist host, they want visitors to leave feeling not just satisfied but excited, amazed and confident that the school is just the ticket for their lucky daughter or son. One hallmark of open day success is the parent who heads straight for the admissions team and demands to complete a registration form then and there.

But given that every school can end up sounding just as much a miracle of educational attainment as the next one (heads don’t get where they are without acquiring a gift for the gab on the way up) how do you distinguish between them?

One approach that has been adopted by canny parents is to break down the open day into its component parts and judge them accordingly.

You should start, just as the song says, at the very beginning. When you arrive, the staff meeters and greeters should be smartly dressed and be welcoming (if they’re not, take note). Ditto their native habitat, the reception area, which is frequently accessorised with snazzy lighting, high-quality framed pupil artwork and even the occasional spot of greenery on the side.

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Less visible, but just as important, is the way that members of the school community relate to one another, says Dr Lucy Bates, assistant principal, MPW Cambridge, because they tell you a lot about the ethos of a college or school. “Do the reception staff know the students well?

Are there students and teachers actively seeking to help one another? These would indicate a good sense of community. Is there a sense that the staff go the extra mile and that students are keen to seek their help and advice?”

And that applies not just to the top achievers, destined for glittering exam grades, but those who may find the learning more of a struggle. So it’s always useful to ask how schools help all their pupils fulfil their potential. “Talk to the students and ask how they are supported, as well as asking questions about how well students do in comparison with their prior attainment,” says Jo Sale at Impington College.

Similarly, it’s very easy to be impressed by the facilities, from the immaculate cricket pavilion to the stunning performing arts centre, but check that they’re well-tended

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– and well used. “They should be wellstocked and well-cared for as they speak volumes about the school’s attention to detail – and also enable a pupil’s talents to be nurtured,” agrees Nigel Helliwell, headmaster at St Faith’s School.

How that nurturing happens is down to a school’s ability to inspire all its pupils, whatever their interests and passions, says Charlotte Avery, headmistress at St Mary’s School, Cambridge. Art aficionado, linguist, scientist or musician, parents should ask the same questions: “What do you have to offer my child in terms of expertise, facilities, role models, peers and encouragement, to provide them with the support they need to achieve their potential?”

It all starts with the head teacher, the person ultimately responsible for the school’s direction, so it’s worth taking careful note not just of what they say but how the message is delivered. While firm leadership of a school is essential – schools buckle without it – it shouldn’t be unyielding, so neither granite nor marshmallow but somewhere on the spectrum between them.

Ed Elliott, head at The Perse, says that parents should expect the man or woman at the top to do a full hearts and mind job that wins over prospective pupils – and their parents. “They need to be convincing on both the school’s track record – inspection reports, exam results, university entry and extracurricular achievements, for example – and its pastoral soul: are pupils really enthused, cared for and supported?”

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what the school is all about, don’t take it as read, says Charlotte Avery at St Mary’s.

“After listening to the head’s speech, make sure to speak to your own peers too. Meet parents of children who are currently at the school and try to ascertain that what has been presented is an authentic representation of the school.”

Staff, too, should be thoroughly credible and pin-sharp, says Lucy Bates of MPW Cambridge. “Asking about their examining experience is often useful as those who examine are extremely well placed to teach exam technique. Any member of staff who gives vague answers should make you very nervous.”

And while there’s no industry-standard definition of the perfect teacher, you can also tell a lot about staff from the way they talk to pupils. “One thing they do share is the ability to communicate well with children, so perhaps the best advice is to watch how the teachers relate to the children on an open day and how the children respond,” says Ed Elliott.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, school insiders point out that the best source of information is often the pupils themselves.

In many schools, they are likely to be the tour guides. Most will be volunteers and their honesty tends to shine through.

Ask them what they really like about life there and about the changes they’d make to the subjects on offer, the amount

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of homework and the way problems – including bullying – are sorted out. The answers they give and – tellingly – any silences will often give you a real insight into life there.

“The one question I would ask our pupil guides is ‘why do you like coming to school?’” says Richard Settle at Sancton Wood School. “They will always answer you honestly.”

Open days provide a valuable insight into how a school ticks, its clarity of vision and how good it will be at educating, understanding and inspiring your child.

And that means weighing up all the factors – including your gut instincts, says Carole Beedham of Brookes Cambridge.

“Talk to existing parents and students to get an honest appraisal of the school,” he says. “During conversations with teachers, probe their approach to learning and how they can help children thrive, no matter their ability. Facilities are simply bricks and mortar; the heart of the school will determine whether a school feels right for your child.”

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"I was three marks off an A…" Anna Chaudhri, head at Walden School (formerly Friends’ School), in Saffron Walden, looks at the importance of building resilience in students o confirm the deepest thing in our students is the educator’s special privilege. It demands that we see in the failures of adolescence and its many confusions, the possibility of something untangled, clear, directed… ” Barbara Windle, 1988 (Quaker Faith and Practice, 23.75).

Some years ago a scientist applied for a grant for a project. It surprised me to learn that not only did he have to give full details of the project, its resources, timing and purpose, he also had to give its outcomes and results in some detail. Rather naïvely I asked if it was not the purpose of the experiment to discover what might happen if… He laughed.

Science is clearly not my field, but it did cause me to reflect on the need we all have for certainty these days. We do not like

to live with uncertainty; we need to know everything as immediately as possible.

AN IMPATIENT GENERATION This impatience has inserted itself into education: from the day that pupils enter school we are projecting where they will end up, testing them against baseline data, setting up profiles of the learners and encouraging them to think in terms of the end examination or the next stage. But what about the journey itself? What about the development of the individual thinker? In senior school, as public examinations get nearer, grades are predicted and sometimes teachers are asked to revise their predictions because they’re told ‘I need an A to get to…’.

But supposing performance to date does not justify this? An A is not something a teacher can give or assure. Successful learning is to acquire independence of thought and responsibility for one’s own destiny.

So what makes students so anxious to comb mark scheme after mark scheme, constantly ask teachers what they think their grades will be and often set themselves goals based on what they want rather than an honest analysis of their work to date?

Perhaps it is the abundance of this material online, combined with the natural feeling of apprehension before a test. And on results day: ‘I was three marks off an A...’ results in a request to remark the paper, instead of the acknowledgement that ‘I achieved a B’.

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It is well recognised that one of the greatest barriers to performance in our schools today is the fear of failure, not only among young people but also their parents.

Everyone today wants assurance of success and when people fail, as they inevitably do at some stage, the disappointment is often disproportionately bitter. But perhaps it would be less so if we encouraged our young people to balance aspiration with a more honest appraisal of themselves and gave them the tools to adapt when things do not go according to plan: ‘I was three marks off an A and therefore I will adopt Plan B.’ The sense of a job well done is a great feeling but success is not a right and it cannot be assured. Barbara Windle’s comment on education allows for the individual and allows for people to make mistakes and to learn from them while they are young. Only in this way is resilience built. It is the job of teachers to guide, encourage and support but not to guarantee results. That is down to the individual and we must give our young people the courage to face tests and tackle perceived difficulties, without the constant need to look back for assurance. The Hare brothers wrote in their Guesses at Truth that “Half the failures in life arise from pulling in one’s horse as he is leaping”; perhaps the other half come from overanxiety about where the horse will land. www.waldenschool.co.uk

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The kitchen is the hub of the home. We talk to the experts to find out the latest trends and how to easily achieve the perfect space for cooking, entertaining and living If you are looking to revamp your kitchen, then taking note of the latest design developments and interiors trends will ensure you bring yours straight into the 21st century.

These days the kitchen has become so much more than just a room where we cook. In fact, we want it to be truly multifunctional, with many of us desiring an open-plan space where we can eat, chat, study, entertain and, of course, cook up a storm.

See column for stockist details Room for all: A hand-painted kitchen from Rencraft, kitchens start at £18,000.

Intelligent sinks: The Miuccia Kitchen from TM Italia available at Hub Kitchens, from £40,000 for a bespoke kitchen.

SMART SPACES One of the most rapid developments of late is kitchen technology. From hidden charging stations and clever storage systems to smart appliances and built-in gadgets, the latest kitchens have been designed to perfectly complement a modern-day lifestyle.

Daniele Brutto, co-founder of Hub Kitchens, a design-led kitchen company, agrees: “I believe technology will inevitably play a key role in the future of kitchen design. TM Italia, for example, currently has a kitchen that is controlled via a desktop application, so the tap rises and falls on the click of a button, the sink lid opens and closes on demand and the fridge doors can be opened without even touching the door.

This type of software technology will be the future for kitchen designs to coincide with the evolution of modern lifestyles.”

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Simple and stylish: The clean lines of a Tomas Kitchen Living, POA.

If you are completely revamping, it is important to research what’s new and what will work with how you live. Know the difference between products that are gimmicks and those that will play a valuable and useful role in the kitchen.

Tom Hinton, owner of Tomas Kitchen Living, gives his advice: “Technology in the kitchen is moving fast with Bluetooth being used more and more to streamline its functionality. We are the main dealers for Siemens builtin appliances, and it has recently re-launched most of its ovens with Home Connect. This enables the user to connect the oven to a smartphone, allowing the appliance to be programmed and operated remotely.

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Keep it muted: Kitchen painted in Clunch by Farrow & Ball, prices vary.

A NEW, MUTED PALETTE When it comes to colour schemes for kitchens, it’s now all about the muted tones. Colours such as pale greens, charcoal greys, soft blues and off-whites are prime hues to showcase good quality cabinetry, wood flooring, marble tops and glass splashbacks.

“Green hues help to bring a touch of nature into the home, especially if you have a kitchen that looks out onto your garden,” says Josephine Rance, marketing director at Farrow & Ball.

“Cromarty paint – inspired by sea mist – is a beautiful muted pastel that could be used on your cupboards to complement a neutral shade on the wall, such as Shadow White, one of our nine new colours this year.

When painting your kitchen we recommend Modern Emulsion being used due to the kitchen being an area of high usage. It gives depth of colour, a matt appearance and is hard-wearing.”

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Jonathan Stewart, managing director at Wharfside, talks about the ultimate family room “Families now require kitchens that work harder than ever – combining many functions into one kitchen and living space, while still demanding a kitchen that looks stylish and sleek. Some of the key features that are increasingly in demand include concealed power points, open shelving, free-standing pieces, and wonderfully flexible designs such as the K7 adjustable kitchen island – which morphs from a kitchen countertop to a dining table, sideboard or bar, at the simple touch of a button.”

Storage sorted: Vao Kitchen by Team 7, available at Wharfside, kitchens from £50,000.

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Smooth operator: Kitchen by Tomas Kitchen Living, POA.

Tom Hinton of Tomas Kitchen Living in Cambridge reveals the future of kitchen technology Shed some light: Clava Dine matt white pendant, £129, from Vita Copenhagen.

Character building: shutters by The Shutter Store, £168/m2.

FINISHING TOUCHES Whether you opt for bespoke furniture – such as those available at Cambridgebased David Hall Furniture and Knights Country Kitchens – or a fitted kitchen from the high street, the next step is adding interest to your kitchen with the finishing touches.

Tiling, for instance, is an easy way to add personality. Fired Earth’s brand manager Lucy Kenna agrees: “Lowmaintenance, hard-wearing surfaces such as porcelain tiles really come into their own in the kitchen, where splashes and spills are inevitable. The new Boulangerie porcelain tiles are ideal for a contemporary take on a more classic look, offering a combination of traditional French styling and modern ease of maintenance. They’re also a great way of adding a splash of colour and eye-catching pattern to the kitchen.”

Window dressings, such as shutters, available at stores such as Shutterly Fabulous and The Shutter Store, or window film, like that at The Window Film Company, are also ideal ways to add a stylish – yet practical – addition to a kitchen.

“At the recent biannual EuroCucina show in Milan, Miele showcased its vision of the future with its technologically advanced Invisible Kitchen. Beneath the countertop, for instance, were various hidden sensors and scanners.

“One could take a room-temperature bottle of white wine, stand it on the countertop and the kitchen would do the rest: it would identify the wine, then chill it down to the optimum temperature in the matter of a few minutes! The kitchen could also tell you about the food you have, the dates, the weight and even suggest menus to you! Already available are intelligent oven hoods which can respond with the hob and countertop hotspots for charging a smartphone.”

Practicalities: Boxbar cut from sink

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Open plan: The blue Linear kitchen from Harvey Jones, from £18,000 per kitchen.

French classics: Boulangerie tiles from Fired Earth, £74.70/m2.

Lighting is another way to make a statement. From industrial pendants to a line of standout glass shades, they provide an elegant addition to a dining space or island area.

Søren Ravn Christensen, chief creative developer of lighting specialists VITA Copenhagen, says: “Combine design with functionality and make your dining table a centrepiece by hanging above it either a big lampshade as a focal point, or a straight line of chic lamps. Our Clava Dine lampshade frames the dining table and has symmetric holes around the lampshade which gently diffuse a cosy ambient light, while also adding a directional downward light.”

SIMPLY STORAGE Of utmost importance in a kitchen is, of course, storage. Even if you opt for some open shelving – to showcase the best ceramics and glasses – most people still need ample cupboard space to hide away the clutter and practical items that every cook needs.

Matthew Payne, designer at Harvey Jones Kitchens, gives his advice: “The

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modern shaker kitchen is very much on trend. Shakers believed that every object in the home should have a function and that decoration was unnecessary. With this in mind, a true Shaker kitchen should evoke a simple and uncluttered look, using the very best materials and should be built to last. Storage is integral to the design and should be practical, such as a cool larder or hard-wearing butcher’s block.”

AMELIA CARTER 020 7371 9179 www.ameliacarter.com DAVID HALL FURNITURE 01763 261010 www.davidhallfurniture.co.uk FARROW & BALL 01223 367771 www.farrow-ball.com FIRED EARTH 01223 300941 www.firedearth.com HARVEY JONES KITCHENS 0800 3896938 www.harveyjones.com HUB KITCHENS 020 7924 2285 www.hubkitchens.com KNIGHTS COUNTRY KITCHENS 01787 277914 www.knightscountrykitchens.co.uk RENCRAFT 01892 520730 www.rencraft.co.uk SHUTTERLY FABULOUS 0800 9 700 800 www.shutterlyfabulous.com THE SHUTTER STORE 0800 074 7321 www.theshutterstore.com THE WINDOW FILM COMPANY 01494 794477 www.windowfilm.co.uk TOMAS KITCHEN LIVING 0800 023 6471 www.tomas-kitchen-living.co.uk VITA COPENHAGEN www.vitacopenhagen.com WHARFSIDE 020 7253 3206 www.wharfside.co.uk

Amelia Carter, interior designer, gives her advice on how to achieve a stylish kitchen 1. Go for matt-white lacquered cabinetry – it is elegant, practical and a great canvas to build around. You can add colour and interest with accessories, tiles and wall colours.

2. Granite is a much harder surface than marble and as a result it is not as porous so lasts over time with fewer stains and water marks. If you do go with a marble, look at the harder versions or be aware that over time, they will gather marks or patina.

3. Functionality is key. I always design kitchens using drawers underneath the counters rather than cupboards. This means that you can see everything within the drawer upon opening it, rather than having to crouch down and peer into a deep cupboard.

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ALL THAT GLITTERS Gold kitchen utensils, from £14.95 www.miafleur.com

CUT AND DRIED Swallow tea towel, £9.50 www.angelandboho.com

UNDER COVER Cucina Toscana cheese dish, £27 www.kensingtondesign.com

EAT CAKE Pineapple cake stand, £49.50 www.marksandspencer.com

PRETTY HANDS Floral Oven Glove, £8.90 www.vallila.co.uk

HANDY HIDEAWAY Garlic storage tin, £8 www.debenhams.com

TAKE THE WEIGHT OFF Net kitchen stool, £372 www.asplashofcolour.com

CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK Small chopping board, £39 www.lexingtoncompany.com DRINK IT UP Ombre tumblers, £26 for four www.oliverbonas.com

DINNER, SET AND MATCH Lustre dinner set of 12, £45 www.next.co.uk

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STORE OF THE MONTH

aving opened its doors back in 1880, family-run homeware store Angela Reed knows a thing or two about selling. Now run by the fifth generation of the family, the Saffron Walden-based boutique shop is steeped in history, having reinvented itself several times over the years it has been trading. Found on Market Hill, the store is spread over 13 rooms of a characterful property, and offers a wide selection of hand-picked furniture and accessories for the home. A recent addition is a café and bakery, which sells homemade and locally-sourced goodies, and makes an ideal pit stop for those browsing in the shop.

“The best thing about having an independent shop is that we can choose what we sell and can respond to what customers want,” says David Reed. “The ultimate reward, in fact, is the fantastic

feedback and the positive comments from customers on our choices, no matter whether they buy now or come back later.

“We’ve also definitely learnt a thing or two from our founders,” he continues.

“I think a strong work ethic has always been bred into us! And I know that Thomas, who founded the shop in 1880, was very entrepreneurial and forward-thinking, which I would like to think has been carried forward.”

From the English-made Ludlow wooden bedroom furniture to Parker Knoll sofas and chairs, customers can find many classic and timeless pieces to add to their homes.

It’s also a one-stop shop for home gifts and accessories, including a range of beautiful printed cushions by Voyage, which, says David, “have found a spot in my own home”.

Angela Reed, Clifford House, 5-7 Market Hill, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1HQ 01799 520056 www.angelareed.co.uk

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Current bestsellers include a French colonial-style desk made from reclaimed wood and the retro-style Rimini dining table and chairs. “In fact, furniture that references designs from the 60s and 70s is very on trend right now,” says David.

“Also popular are geometric shapes and industrial furniture – such as our Finley chairs and metal-based dining tables.”

Being surrounded by home furnishings all day, what does the Reed family home look like? “We like to mix antique and vintage pieces with really eye-catching modern items. Ultimately, however, we like our home to be comfortable. It has to be relaxed – which is what many of our customers say. We have two young children and our son has already mastered moving furniture around to make dens and castles, so you can’t be too precious!”

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OPEN HOUSE DAY

Hundreds of homes up and down the country will open their doors on 8 October as part of Strutt & Parker’s Open House Day. Whether you’re buying or selling, the event affords a range of benefits and helps you to get the most from your search or sale.

If you’re looking to move house, the Open House Day allows you to visit properties in your own time and with no pressures, so you can get to grips with your new potential home in a relaxed environment.

If, meanwhile, you’re putting a property on the market, you can do so with the help and organisation of Strutt & Parker, helping to generate attention on the market. www.struttandparker.com

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DREAM CITY CENTRE PAD Portugal Place is one of those streets you can’t help but fantasise about living on when you walk through. Lined by handsome townhouses, it’s delightfully peaceful (partly due to it being fully pedestrianised) but in the heart of the city centre, just a few minutes’ stroll away from the river, beautiful colleges and all the restaurants and shops central Cambridge has to offer.

So des is this res that properties rarely come onto the market, but there’s one this month, and it’s a peach. Dating back to the early 1800s, 11 Portugal Place offers four floors of charming accommodation. The upper ground floor drawing room boasts a lovely cast iron fireplace, moulded cornicing and lots of book shelving, and looks into a recently refurbished glazed garden room with underfloor heating, painted brick walls and high sloping ceiling; flooded with light. Outside, there’s a gorgeous cobbled courtyard and potting shed, whilst upstairs in this Grade II listed gem there are two bedrooms (one with an en suite), and to prove they’ve thought of absolutely everything, there’s even a ‘wine store’ downstairs (we approve!).

The property is on the market with Savills with a guide price of £950,000. www.savills.co.uk

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THE RISE OF THE SQUARE FOOTAGE Sam Cooke, partner at local agent Cooke Curtis & Co, helps you navigate the smoke and mirrors of floor area claims when house-hunting If you’d have asked a local agent the floor area of a house they were selling ten years ago they’d have looked at you funny. We just didn’t do it. A room was always 11ft 6in x 16ft 2in. But the English were pretty much alone in that trend.

Almost everywhere else in the world folk understood more from the floor area of a property than from room measurements.

But that’s changed now and this is a good thing, because in a small way it could mean we’re building better houses.

I’ll elaborate.

When all we did was room measurements, builders would deliberately not include built-in wardrobes as they don’t show up on room sizes. A 13ft room sounds bigger than an 11ft room with built-in wardrobes.

But in practical, space efficiency terms the wardrobes are a much better idea.

One of the biggest complaints we hear from non-British house-hunters is the total lack of built-in storage space our houses have – and I’d say part of that is down to the way we measured houses.

This theory extends to hallway and landing spaces too as they’re not usually measured, so the temptation for builders was to make them as small as possible to maximise room sizes. In practice this creates awkward, often dark, circulation spaces that make houses feel smaller, not bigger. A lovely big entrance hall is a joy, but most of our houses lack them, because if you could pinch six inches out

of a hall to make a sitting room look bigger on paper then you would.

Similarly bedroom numbers. Here in Trumpington there is a close of mainly fourbedroom houses called Lantree Crescent.

They vary a bit, but one we sold last year was 85 sq. metres. Compare that to a house we sold a few streets away on Foster Road at the same time, which was just two bedrooms, but was in fact exactly the same size – 85 sq. metres. Fewer but larger rooms can often work better in reality, but back when Lantree Crescent was built it was bedroom count that was important, so squeezing in an extra bedroom, no matter how small, added value. Many 1930s semis have a smallest bedroom that you can’t even fit a bed in and that’s just daft.

But it’s changing. More and more people understand floor area and make it the first thing they look at, understanding that it is a better guide to space than bedroom number or room sizes. And as that happens it feels like we’re seeing builders think more about making nice places to live rather than just absolutely maximising room measurements.

We’re getting more built-in wardrobes and better designed houses.

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“Some houses are more efficient with their space than others, some feel bigger because of the way light comes in”

The truth is that quantifying a house in any way is misleading as the most important thing when you come to live in it is how it works for you, not the numbers it gives. Some houses are more efficient with their space than others, some feel bigger because of the way light comes in, the outlook or the ceiling height, but there is no doubt that floor area is a much better guide than individual room measurements.

So next time you’re comparing houses you should swot up on floor areas. You’ll need to learn a few new estate agency tricks to understand them fully though.

When it was room measurements agents could get away with using ‘20ft max’ to make a room that was 20ft in part but narrowed look bigger on paper. With floor areas you need to double-check if integral garages are included. An integral garage can easily be 30 sq. metres or more and can make a property look much bigger on paper than its identical neighbour that hasn’t included the garage.

Sometimes conservatories are included, sometimes not. Sometimes the size is a gross external area, which includes the thickness of the outside walls, sometimes gross internal area, which doesn’t. The way we measure houses may have changed, but agents’ desire to make them look as good as possible hasn’t.

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SHARED HOME OWNERSHIP AVAILABLE AT THE BLOSSOMS A new collection of homes on the site of the former Cambridge City Football Club, just off Milton Road, has come onto the market. Developed by housebuilders Centra Living, The Blossoms consists of one- and two-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom houses, all of which are set in a tranquil landscaped area, away from the bustle of the city centre.

The apartments are stylishly appointed and ideal for modern life,

boasting contemporary Symphony fitted kitchens and sleek bathrooms, with selected plots also offering balconies.

The spacious houses boast equally well thought-out interiors, again offering Symphony white fitted kitchens, plus chrome taps and fittings in the good-sized bathrooms and a video entry system.

The Blossoms is located within walking distance of the city centre, Midsummer Common and Jesus Green, as well as falling within the catchment area of some of Cambridge’s leading

schools. The area has good bus links too, and will benefit from the new Cambridge North Train Station, which is scheduled for completion in May 2017.

The homes at The Blossoms are available through the shared ownership scheme, through which you can initially purchase a share in the property you can afford (beginning at 35%), whilst paying a subsidised rent on the remainder you do not own. The greater the percentage of the property you own, the smaller the percentage on which you pay rent.

You can currently purchase a 40% share in a one-bedroom apartment at

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The Blossoms for £121,000 (estimated total market value of whole property £304,000), and a 40% share in a twobedroom apartment from £152,400 (estimated total market value of £381,000). A 35% share in a threebedroom house can be purchased from £199,500, and these properties have an estimated market value of £570,000.

Various eligibility criteria for the scheme exist, including that the household must earn £80,000 or less a year. If you would like more information, visit the Centra Living website. www.centragroup.org.uk

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