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Your guide to Cambridge this Christmas
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Welcome to the 2018 Love Cambridge Love Christmas Magazine from Cambridge BID – inside we share with you what makes Cambridge truly special at this time of year. Shopping at Christmas time does not get much better than when you come into Cambridge, with all new Christmas lights this year, it really will be a magical experience. Our gift guides this year will hopefully give you some inspiration on what to buy for all your loved ones. With present ideas for all budgets, Cambridge really is a one stop shop for all your Christmas shopping. The Big Switch On takes place on the 18th November in the Market Square. Thank you to our sponsor Cambridge Independent Newspaper for supporting the event again. We are delighted to confirm that Jonnie Peacock MBE will be helping us turn our city festive this year! For a full round-up on who’s performing this year, visit pages 23-26. We are also offering one lucky winner a £250 shopping spree so don’t forget to enter our competition which can be found on page 48. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Becky Burrell, Cambridge BID
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Ice Rink Opening Times Monday – Friday: 12pm – 8pm (last skate) – Closes at 9pm Saturday & Sunday: 11am – 8pm (last skate) – Closes at 9pm Christmas Day: Closed From Monday 17th December: Ice rink opens at 11am every day
All weather skating glides into Cambridge 17 November 2018 – 6 January 2019 Tickets are now on sale for The North Pole Cambridge Festival which returns to Parker’s Piece Park for the winter season, and this year it’s better than ever. Open weekdays from 12pm and from 11am on weekends, skaters can now glide across the glistening ice whatever the weather, with a new transparent roof.
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Off the rink, there are even more places to chill out. The cosy Alpine Cabin Bar serves up a tempting range of seasonal food and drink, from a warming cup of Glühwein to German sweet treats to add to the authentic Christmas experience. The event is also home to a funfair and entertainment to keep the whole family occupied and the relaxed ambience is the ideal setting for meeting up with friends and family, hosting a unique office party or even enjoying a romantic date under the stars. The North Pole Cambridge is working in partnership with Heart, Cambridge News, and Cambridge BID to kickstart the yuletide season with this unmissable winter wonderland event. Now’s the time to rediscover your festive cheer at Cambridge’s most enchanting attraction yet. To find out more and book your tickets
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LITERARY FESTIVAL 23 – 25 November From poetry to politics, fiction to finance, history to hip-hop and comedy to current affairs, Cambridge Literary Festival brings an eclectic mix of today’s best writers, thinkers and speakers to Cambridge all year round. Established in 2003 as “Wordfest” before re-branding as Cambridge Literary Festival and becoming a registered charity in 2014, they deliver two literary festivals each year: the main Spring Festival in April and the weekend Winter Festival in November. In addition to two major annual festivals, they host one-off events to celebrate new publications with authors such as Zadie Smith or Colm Tóibín, or to host international authors visiting the UK such as Margaret Atwood, Svetlana Alexievich and David Miliband.
Jazz Festival 13 – 27 November
Within a fortnight in mid-November, Cambridge will host over 60 events with live music, workshops, jams, films and talks across 30 venues as part of the Cambridge International Jazz Festival, now in its 4th year. Opening the Festival is award winning duo Liane Carroll & Ian Shaw (Nov 13) while internationally celebrated vocalist and composer, Madeleine Peyroux closes the Festival (Nov 27). There will also be a special tribute to Aretha Franklin from Incognito’s Vanessa Haynes and new material from the “love child of soul music”, Myles Sanko who will be co-headlining with Snowboy & The Latin Section. From world class contemporary jazz trio Phronesis, award-winning Dutch gyspy-jazz violinist Tim Kliphuis, Drum’n’Bass inspired Jazz from Richard Spaven, Middle-Eastern inspired jazz from Yazz Ahmed and Reem Kelani, jazz-funk from Resolution 88, to family-friendly shows with Groove Baby’s GROOVE INTO SPACE featuring The Brass Funkeys (including their own funk-fuelled show!) – as always there is something for everyone! To find out more
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MILL ROAD WINTER FAIR 1 December Taking place on Saturday 1st December the Mill Road Winter Fair looks set to be bigger and better than ever. A celebration of the Mill Road community, the fair is created and run by people from the Mill Road area making it that extra bit special. Expect to see lots of music, dancing, theatre, poetry and a chance to experience food Open between and drink from around 10:30AM – 4:30PM the globe, there really is something for everyone. be sure to visit!
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SAINT PETERSBURG CLASSIC BALLET
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29 – 31 December, Corn Exchange Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet returns to Cambridge Corn Exchange this Christmas with two Tchaikovsky favourites,The Nutcracker and Swan Lake. Under the expert direction of Marina Medvetskaya, this acclaimed company combines classical training and technique with the best-loved Russian ballets, accompanied by a full orchestra, to entertain audiences in breath-taking style. This spectacular new version of The Nutcracker, with stunning baroque designs, is a delightfully festive tale and the perfect treat for the whole family.The timeless story of Clara, who is whisked away on a magical adventure by her Nutcracker Prince, is set to Tchaikovsky’s instantly recognisable score. Following the Nutcrackers will be Swan Lake, the story of the Prince and the Swan Princess, a tragic tale of love that triumphs over evil, is set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime, soaring dramatic score, performed by a live orchestra. Once again, Marina Medvetskaya combines classical training and technique with the best-loved Russian ballets, outstanding soloists and full orchestra, to entertain audiences in breath-taking style. Swan Lake is Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece, a tragic tale of love and betrayal with an instantly recognisable score. To find out more & book tickets
Snow White 5 – 31 December, Cambridge Junction “Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all?” In a wild and windswept land... far far away... snow falls on a lonely castle in the forest and a woman sits at her spinning wheel and dreams of the child she always wanted, the child she never had. A little girl who will make her dreams come true, who will be the most beautiful in the whole land. She makes a wish... and pricks her finger... New International Encounter (NIE), the team behind 2016’s Beauty and the Beast and 2014’s Around The World in 80 Days return to Cambridge Junction this Christmas with an original take on the classic Brothers Grimm fairytale. Filled with live music, magic and festive fun it’s a tale of adventure, danger and a very shiny red apple. “Pure, inspiring, music-filled and family-friendly“ The Stage (on Beauty and the Beast) Recommended for everyone aged 5+ To find out more & book tickets
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Love Actually in Concert 12 December, Corn Exchange Following a sold out 2017 tour, Love Actually will once again be screened live across the UK with a full orchestra performing its enchanting score, and this year its coming to Cambridge Corn Exchange. A full, live orchestra will perform Craig Armstrong’s evocative score with the film being projected onto a huge
screen. Armstrong is one of the UK’s most recognised film composers, with his work being awarded a BAFTA for his Achievement in Film Music. Music will be performed by the Senbla Concert Orchestra. With the film becoming a Christmas tradition for many, audiences attending the Love Actually Live Concert Tour will be treated to a unique way to watch the film that has gotten so many into the holiday spirit for the last 15 years. To find out more & book tickets W W W. C O R N E X . C O. U K
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ALADDIN 29 November – 6 January, Arts Theatre The most thrilling pantomime adventure of them all returns to Cambridge this Christmas as Aladdin flies into the Arts Theatre to make all your wishes come true! Aladdin and his family dream of a better life filled with riches and adventure, far away from the humdrum of their daily life in the backstreets of Peking. When a mysterious stranger offers untold riches in return for helping him find a magic lamp, Aladdin can’t believe his luck! His head filled with dreams of money and marrying beautiful princesses, Aladdin sets off on an adventure that will change his life, and fortunes, forever... The all-star cast includes the legendary ballet dancer and TV personality Wayne Sleep, Bergerac and Woof!’s Liza Goddard, Cambridge’s #1 Dame Matt Crosby, Wicked’s Suzie Mathers, The X-Factor’s Andy Abraham, Holly Easterbrook (Dick Whittington, Jack and the Beanstalk), Rosalind James, direct from Regent’s Open Air Theatre and ventriloquist Max Fulham. Don’t miss this GENIE-us production of the timeless classic pantomime, brought to you with Cambridge Arts Theatre’s trademark blend of singalong tunes, spectacular dance routines, dazzling costumes and laugh-out-loud jokes guaranteed to have you rolling in the aisles, whether you’re three... or ninety-three! To find out more & book tickets
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Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure 18 – 22 December, Great Hall at The Leys School Cambridge Theatre Company returns this Christmas with Peter Pan following sold out performances of Goodnight Mister Tom in 2016 and Roald Dahl’s classic, James and the Giant Peach last year. Sail away on a high-flying journey with Peter, Wendy, John and Michael to the enchanted world of Neverland – but beware of Captain Hook and ticking crocodiles.
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Ballet Central’s Nutcracker 13 – 15 December, ADC Theatre Following their sell-out performances last Christmas, Ballet Central will return to the ADC Theatre, Cambridge on 13th – 15th December to perform their adaptation of the Christmas classic, The Nutcracker. In a limited run of eight performances, Ballet Central will present their dazzling 45-minute version of the time-honoured Nutcracker, introducing children of all ages to a new version of the dance favourite, performed to the iconic Tchaikovsky score. Tickets are priced at just £10 and there are eight performances which take place at 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm on Thursday 13th December and at 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm on both Friday 14th and Saturday 15th December. To find out more & book tickets W W W. A D C T H E AT R E . C O M B OX O F F I C E 0 1 2 2 3 3 0 0 0 8 5
Based on J.M. Barrie’s beloved tale about the boy who wouldn’t grow up and his band of Lost Boys, this heart-warming musical dazzles with a captivating score by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe – the award-winning song writing duo behind Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s smash hit Mary Poppins. The perfect introduction to live theatre for young audiences! To find out more & book tickets
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Banish the winter blues with the University of Cambridge Museums
Jazz at Zoology
Winter may be coming, but no need to batten down the hatches just yet – University of Cambridge Museums has a roster of interactive experiences, Cam Lates after-hours openings and enlightening tours that’ll keep you entertained to the New Year, and beyond. Kicking off the festive season, The Cambridge Jazz Festival is back at the Museum of Zoology on November 21st. Visitors can enjoy great music in the atmospheric Whale Hall and wander the newly refurbished exhibits, all with a drink in-hand. The Cambridge Conservation Initiative will also be there to chat to attendees about their work. As November draws to a close, Kettle’s Yard is once again welcoming night owls for an after-hours view of their latest exhibition Richard Pousette-Dart: Beginnings, A Young Abstract Expressionist in New York. Does anything quite say Christmas like fossils? For the final Cam Lates event of the year, the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences is throwing a bash to get you into the holiday spirit. Visitors will be treated to a live performance by local band The Accidentalists, have the opportunity to browse festively lit collections and chat with researchers who will be on-hand to answer any questions. But not all of the events will be happening under the cover of darkness, they are also offering up an exciting a new way to engage with the collections across the museums this winter. Every Saturday until 15th December teams will be traversing four of the museums to play the brand new code-cracking live-action game. Operation Survival, produced in partnership with Fire Hazard Games, is a timely, high-energy challenge about survival in a changing environment. Taking participants on a journey through collections, the game asks teams to use historical objects to explore and examine the ways humans have treated our natural world in the past as well as the technology that has helped us understand our environment, now and in the future. Find out more and book tickets
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Codebreakers CAMBRIDGE MUSIC FESTIVAL 14 – 26 November, various venues Cambridge Music Festival is the boutique classical event that attracts some of the very best musicians in the world to the city every November. In 14 performances over ten days, top names in traditional classical repertoire and musicians leading the contemporary music field meet in an explosion of sound of the very highest quality. Some names you know, others you may not (…yet). All are wonderfully talented. There’s music to cry to, music to dance to, music inspired by war and by love; sacred, profane, jazzed-up and pared-down; new works, old favourites; music for Popes and music for Pieces of Wood (yes, really). With venues across the city, from the grandeur of the Senate House to the informal University Arms Hotel ballroom, you’ll be sure to find something to move you. For latest news & special offers
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The hugely popular Giving Tree will be returning to the centre for a remarkable twelfth year in partnership with Heart FM. From Sunday 18th November until Wednesday 19th December shoppers can play Father Christmas for the day and help children get the Christmas that they deserve.
Black Dress £55, River Island
To be a part of the fantastic campaign, anyone visiting the centre can buy a gift and pop it under the huge tree located the Great Court in The Grafton. There’s no need to wrap it either, with the Heart FM Christmas elves on-hand to help! Alongside the Giving Tree, the centre’s 40+ stores have something for everyone – meaning Christmas shopping is a doddle. From the latest phone tech and accessories at Carphone Warehouse, EE and Vodafone to this season’s hottest – or should that be coolest – trends from Debenhams, River Island, H&M, Next, New Look and more. Children are also very well catered for with The Entertainer having all the festive must-have toys. The store has proved to be a real hit with youngsters and those just young at heart. So, don’t miss out on this year’s list-toppers! To see the best seasonal purchases, check out the centre’s free Christmas 2018 gift guide available on The Grafton’s website. Once you’re done with Christmas shopping, Vue Cinema will be showing the biggest hits of the season and if hunger strikes, sink your teeth in to delicious tastes from Bella Italia with their great range of Italian cuisine, plus newest F&B addition, Amélie Restaurant with their authentic Flammekeuche.
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Faux Fur Coat £79.99, H&M
With Zara next door, the only one in the city, you can find all the latest trends for all the family along with accessories to make the outfit complete. Christ’s Lane is also home to Metro Bank, the newest high street bank to the UK. Priding themselves on their exemplary customer service, they are open seven days a week, allow dogs in branch, have an area to place you bicycle and they are the only bank you can walk in without an appointment, open a new account and leave with a debit card!
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New to Christ’s Lane this year are Sushi Mania, an all you can eat Sushi Restaurant offering good quality food at great prices.
Don’t forget to take time out from your busy shopping to visit the Starbucks at Christ’s Lane where you can pick up one of their infamous Red Cups and really get into the Christmas spirit!
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Grand Arcade is the region’s leading Christmas shopping destination. Located in the centre of picturesque Cambridge, this award-winning shopping mall features an unrivalled mix of sixty premium and high street retailers over 3 floors, lit with Christmas decorations to create a truly exceptional festive shopping experience.
You’ll find all your favourite stores including Apple, Topshop, The Disney Store, Hollister, The White Company, Pandora, Levi’s and a flagship John Lewis & Partners department store. For Christmas gift inspiration see our brand-new watchmakers Daniel Wellington or visit the new art gallery on the Second Floor; Castle Fine Art.
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Christmas starts on Sunday 18th November at 4pm when Grand Arcade
switches on the Christmas decorations. Choirs will be building up the festive spirit from 12pm.
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Refresh and unwind after a long day Christmas shopping with a festive drink at Starbucks or Costa Coffee. Feeling hungry? Enjoy authentic Italian food at Carluccio’s, pick up fresh doughnuts from Krispy Kreme or grab a burger at Ed’s Easy Diner or Honest Burger. The mall is easily accessible by car, bike and public transport. Park for just £1.20 per hour every day after 6pm in our multi-storey carpark which is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We are conveniently situated near to the city centre stops for the Park & Ride and the Guided Bus services, and we are only a short walk from Cambridge Train Station. Please visit GRANDARCADE.CO.UK for further information.
Emma Gloves £49, Hobbs
Micha Gold Sandal £49, Office
Christmas Opening Hours From Monday 10th December – Saturday 29th December
Mini Kensington Bag £99, Kurt Geiger
Monday – Saturday 9am – 7pm Wednesday 9am – 8pm Sunday 10.30am – 5pm Christmas Day closed
Mickey and Minnie Soft Toy £17 each, The Disney Store
Boxing Day 11am – 5pm* New Year’s Day closed
* Store opening hours may vary, John Lewis & Partners closed Boxing Day.
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Canvas Bag £195, Gant Infinity Twist Emerald Pendant £490, Harriet Kelsall Dragonfly by Curvy Kate Bra £34, Bravissimo
Socks Gift Box £22, Gant
Sheba Glitter Boots £210, Boudoir Femme
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Exquisite Treats Cracker £20, Molton Brown Reindeer Xmas Jumper £12, Primark
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Silver Sequin Dress £29.99, Zara
Gold Multi Photo Frame Set £8.99, New Look
Fragrance Collection £12.99 each, H&M
Country PJ Set £59.95, White Stuff
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The annual Big Switch-On event, sponsored by Cambridge Independent, kicks off the Christmas season this year with a blaze of twinkling new lights and schemes stretching across the entire city centre. The super-festive event, which takes place in Market Square on Sunday 18th November from midday, promises a fun-packed day for all the family.There will be a lively line-up of Christmas entertainment from local schools, performing arts groups, choirs and singers such as busker Tom Korni, Rock Choir, Razzamatazz, Tom Splitz, Sing! Choir, Ballet Central and the Fulbourn Primary School Choir.
This year there is an extra special guest, Cambridge born double Gold Medalist, Jonnie Peacock MBE will be helping us switch on the Christmas lights.The 100-metre sprinter, who grew up in Shepreth and now lives in Doddington, won gold medals at both the 2012 London Paralympic Games and the 2016 Rio Paralympics – and, last year, proved equally nimble on the dance floor when he became the first amputee Paralympian to compete on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing, staying the course for eight weeks! So, make sure to pop the date in your diary and join Cambridge BID as they launch Christmas in Cambridge 2018!
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Grand Arcade Switch On At 4pm on Sunday 18th November, Grand Arcade will be switching on the Christmas decorations to bring the festive spirit to Cambridge. BBC Radio Cambridgeshire presenter Jez Sallis will be there to help us switch on the lights. A host of choirs and musicians will be building up the festive spirit from midday. The Cambridge Theatre Company will be showing extracts from their new show Peter Pan as well as a performance from the Stagecoach Choir & Dance Group, with the ever-popular Rock Choir doing the final build up to 4pm. Stores will be open and stocked with Christmas gifts, with many serving mince pies and festive drinks. Our confetti canons have been given some extra pizazz this year, throwing glitter up to 12 metres into the air, covering the mall in stars.
I’m thrilled to be part of the Christmas Lights Switch On once again this year. It’s an honour to share the stage with some of Cambridgeshire’s most inspiring and talented people, at one of the biggest events in the city.
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Vocal Remix Choir
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Stagecoach choir & dance group
13.20 – 13.50
Sing! Choirs
14.00 – 14.30
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
14.40 – 15.10
Cambridge Theatre Company
15.20 – 15.50
Rock Choir
15.50
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Market Square Switch On TRAVELING TO THE BIG SWITCH ON We recommend using Park & Ride to attend The Big Switch On and you can be assured that when the entertainment comes to an end and it’s time to go home, Park & Ride have it covered. The last buses on Sunday 18th November to each of the sites will be:
City Centre Market Square Schedule 12.00 – 12.15
Fulbourn Primary School Choir
12.20 – 12.35
Abbey College
12.40 – 12.55
Long Road Sixth Form College
13.20 – 13.35
Rock Choir
13.40 – 13.55
Vocal Remix
14.00 – 14.15
Stagecoach Performing Arts
14.20 – 14.35
Splitz Dance Group
15.00 – 15.15
Razzamatazz Theatre School
15.20 – 15.35
Stagecoach Choir
15.40 – 16.00
Sing! Choirs
16.10 – 16.25
Tom Korni
16.30 – 16.40
Ballet Central – The Nutcracker
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Milton – 18.35 Babraham – 18.04 Newmarket Road – 18.19 Madingley Road – 18.30 Trumpington – 18.05
Grafton
Milton – 18.42 Newmarket Road – 18.26 The last buses for The Busway are as follows: Route B from Drummer Street – 17.34 (to Huntingdon) Route B from Drummer Street – 17.49 (to St Ives only) Route C from Drummer Street – 18.15
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Never is there a better time to experience the delights that Cambridge has to offer than at Christmas. The twinkling lights, carol singers and Christmas cheer make it an enjoyable experience for all. With four shopping centres and miles of cobbled streets, shopping in Cambridge offers more choice and variety than ever before. Cambridge is spoilt for choice when it comes to unique, quirky gifts which can be found in one of the many independent boutiques that you will find spread throughout the city. Head to the historic centre to find those special gifts for your loved ones. A short walk across one of the city’s green spaces and the delights of The Grafton, Fitzroy Street and Burleigh Street await. Here you will discover bargains galore at Primark, Wilko and Poundland, as well as some excellent charity shops and Jemporium, a vintage fashion shop that is a real treasure.
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Mill Road, just off Parker’s Piece, is the city’s bohemian area hosting a diverse range of restaurants and food shops, curious, books and furniture, cycles and more. From high street names to excellent independents, Cambridge has it all. Cambridge offers shopping at its best.
Check out the gift pages for Christmas shopping inspiration, and don’t forget to enter our competition on page 48 for your chance to win a £250 Love Cambridge Gift Card. Use towards your Christmas shopping, or spoil yourself – the choice is yours!
Bringing the family into Cambridge this Christmas?
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Flamingo Bauble £1.50, Primark
Multi Colour Shatterproof Decor ation £7.50, Paperchase
Ridley’s Magic Party Christmas Rainbow Crackers £25, John Lewis & Partners
1. Rainbow Wreath £25 | 2. Banana Hanger £6 | 3. Hot Pink Hibiscus £6 4. Strawberry Hanger £5 | 5. Pineapple Hanger £5 Three children travel FREE with every fare paying passenger on Cambridge Park & Ride. www.cambridgeparkandride.info
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Loving Christmas | Gifts For Him
M I H Gifts For Blue Goldstone & Silver Cufflinks £75, Harriet Kelsall
Mens Tan Watch £25, River Island
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Aria Bluetooth Radio £89, John Lewis & Partners
Ray Ban Sunglasses £125,Vision Express
Collar Stiffeners £125, Cellini
Barbour Monty Mens Slippers £59.95, Charles Clinkard
Beverage Socks £17.50, White Stuff
Checked Dressing Gown £39.50, M&S
Tartan Scarf £24.99, H&M
Action Camera £40, Debenhams
Tomas Hiker Boot £130, Gant
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EXCLUSIVE GIFTS, JUST FOR HIM
Game Boy Alarm Clock £20, Debenhams
Apple Watch Series 4 £399,Vodafone, Carphone Warehouse, O2 & EE
Outland Coat £225, Rohan
Ellesmere Scarf £29, Rohan
Blazing Mister Sam 75ml £185, Penhaligons
Ellesmere Mittens £19, Rohan
Ellesmere Hat £24, Rohan
Shoe Polishing Kit £20, Debenhams Santa Claus Jumper £19.99, New Look Distinguished Treats Cracker £20, Molton Brown
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Loving Christmas | Cambridge Markets
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The General Market which runs from Monday – Saturday and the Sunday Arts, Crafts and Local Produce Market operate in the main square between the hours of 10am – 4pm.
The markets offer a real alternative for your festive shopping, giving you the opportunity to buy unique gifts for your loved ones. And don’t forget, you can pick up food for your festive feast!
The market is a hive of activity with around 100 stalls offering a selection of goods from fruit and vegetables, vinyl, clothing, gifts and flowers to sweets, jewellery, books, recycled goods and exciting street food.
Awarded the Certificate of Excellence 2017 by Trip Advisor, it's a must for shopping this Christmas.
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Loving Christmas | Cambridge Markets
ALL SAINTS GARDEN, ART & CRAFT MARKET The All Saints Garden, Art & Craft Market is held every Saturday and some week days in peak season including the week leading up to Christmas. The ethos of the market is “We Make What We Sell” and as such affords visitors the opportunity to meet the artists, makers and craftspeople. It is situated in a beautiful outdoor setting opposite Trinity College and offers a range of bespoke gifts such as ceramics, jewellery, glass items, artwork and much much more.
There are so many wonderful gifts available at Cambridge Markets, but here is just a snippet of what is on offer.
Soap o n a Ro pe £5.50, The H emp S tore
Star Decoration £5, Tryphena Glass
Knit Your Own Soc ks £25, Knitting Needl e Lane
Christmas Decoration £30, Tryphena Glass
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Chopping Board hemian Trading £14, Bourgeois Bo
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Loving Christmas | Gifts For Kids
S D I K Gifts For Fabulous gifts to make Christmas special.
Dinosaur Hot Waterbottle and PJ case £22, M&S
Girls Christmas Disco Skirt £26, Monsoon
Alpacas Lunch Box £8, Cath Kidston
WE LOVE THIS
Bluezoo Dinosaur Jumper £14, Debenhams
Candy Cane Glisten £21.50, Build A Bear Pom Pom Hat £8, Next
Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar £24.99, John Lewis & Partners
Paw Patrol Fire Rescue Playset £69.99, Argos
Playmobile Advent Calendar £19.99, John Lewis & Partners
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Loving Christmas | Gifts For Kids
Unicorn Slippers £13, Next
Christmas Sequin T-Shirt £18, Primark
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Fleece Lined Slipper Socks £18, White Stuff
Unicorn Sock In a Bag £2, M&S
Unicorn Back Pack £12.99, Deichmann
Mini Play Kitchen £59, John Lewis & Partners
Air Hog Supernova £34.99, The Entertainer
Striped Scarf Hat & Mittens Set £14, Next
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Reindeer Selfie Chocolate Slab £16, Hotel Chocolat
Rainbow & Shark Slap Bands £3 each, Paperchase
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Loving Christmas | Stocking Fillers
STAR PICK
Silver Butterfly Pendent and Earrings £19.95 each, F Hinds
Good Night Mr Right £6.99, H&M Good Night Mrs Right £6.99, H&M
Beauty Fragrance Collection £3.99 each, H&M
The Elf’s Stocking £10, Hotel Chocolat
Queen Bee Mug, £6, John Lewis & Partners
Stocking Fillers Cambridge offers some real treats for your loved ones this Christmas.
L’Occitane Cherry Blossom Bauble £12, Debenhams
Stress Balls £5, Debenhams Unicorn Back Pack £14.99, Deichmann
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Gingerbread Spread £6, Hotel Chocolate
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Burger Christmas Decoration £6.99, Primark Glow Lip Balm £2, Wilko
Novelty Fun Christmas Glasses £4.99, New Look
WE LOVE THIS
Penguin Stud Earring £1, Primark
Scarf £7.99, Zara
Glitter Resin Bird £4, The White Company
Festive Advent Calendar for Pets £2, Wilko
Unicorn Sparkle Note Book £4.99, New Look
Elf Single Boxer £3.50, Primark
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Loving Christmas | Gifts Under £50 Brushed Cotton Tartan Check Bed Set £25, Next
Espresso Martini Sparkling Cocktail Gift Set £30, M&S
Mens Camo Jacket £49.99, Zara Firebox Flamingo Tears Pink Grapefruit Gin £40, John Lewis & Partners Round Stud Earrings £38, John Lewis & Partners English Mint & Ginger Lip Care £20, Jo Malone London
Poopsie Surprise Unicorn £49.99, The Entertainer
Unisex Pyjamas £22, Polarn.O.Pyret
Strictly Come Dancing Game £29.99, Argos
Foldaway Overnight Bag £45, Cath Kidston
Gifts under £50 Need inspiration? Look no further.
Animal Print Dress, £39.99, Zara
Mens Cashmere Scarf £49.50, M&S
Superdry Camo Blur Montana Back Pack £34.99, Superdry
Zebra Knit £38, Oasis
Christmas Tree Pottery Candle £29.95, Country Traditionals
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Clutch Bag £35, Debenhams
Il Pentolone £29.95, Carluccio’s
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Loving Christmas | Gifts Under £100
Gifts under £100 Why not spoil the ones you love
this Christmas.
Silver Heart Pendant (chain sold seperately) £95, Cellini
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Mens Cashmere Jumper £89, M&S
Pom Amsterdam Mustard Scarf £74.95, Cuckoo Mens Printed Blazer £89, M&S Ultimate Beauty Advent Calendar £70, Debenhams
Janelle Top £65, Phase Eight
HP Omen 800 Gaming Headset £89.99, Argos
Sylvanian Families Beechwood Hall Gift Set £99, Argos
Honeysuckle & Davana Cologne 100ml £94, Jo Malone London
Radley Ladies Watch £69.95, F Hinds
Ladies Velvet Jacket £80, Monsoon
Laboratory Perfume £59.95, Cuckoo
Maurice Moose Jumper £59.95, White Stuff The Grand Advent Calendar £74, Hotel Chocolat Alight Boots £99, Office
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Schoffel Ladies Ski Jacke £329.95, Ellis Brigham
Loving Christmas | What’s Hot On the Slopes North Face Leather Gloves £89.99, Ellis Brigham
Grey Neckwarmer 2-12yrs £12, Polarn O. Pyret
Black Baby Salopettes, £45, Polarn O. Pyret
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Mens Nordic Jacket £299, Rohan et Atomic Count XTD Helm £160, Ellis Brigham
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Ski Crew Jumper £110, Gant
Sorel Snowboot £144.99, Ellis Brigham 2yrs
Green Baby Coat 6m£69, Polarn O. Pyret
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Silver Snowflake Pendant (chain sold separately) £195, Cellini
Loving Christmas | Gifts That Sparkle
Glow Nail Polish Bauble £2, Wilko
Silver Sequin Dress £30, M&S
Effervescence Sterling Silver & Blue Diamond Globe Necklace £750, Links Of London
Platinum Eternity Ring with Round & Baguette Cut Diamonds £2250, Harriet Kelsall
Muddled Plum Scented Glitter £30, Molton Brown
Sparkly Playsuit £19.99, New Look
Gifts that sparkle
Treat the one you love to something sparkly this Christmas.
Earrings £15.99, Zara
Moon & Back Sterling Silver I Love You Mummy Pendant £34.99, Argos Head Scarf £12.99, Zara
Rainbow Sequin Blazer £49.99, New Look Classic Petite Melrose Watch £139, Daniel Wellington
Sequin Skirt £150, Gant Rainbow Sequin Trousers £34.99, New Look
Chain Earrings £12, Oasis
Gold Sequin Skirt £90, Monsoon
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Gestuz Nell Glitter Sandals £220, Boudoir Femme
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Loving Christmas | Eating Cambridge & Drinking Markets
Vinyl Nightclub
! y rr e M e B & k n i r Eat , D Popping out for a bite to eat or a late-night cocktail, Cambridge has it all. During the festive period, Cambridge comes alive. With the ice skating on Parker’s Piece, why not start your evening there and see where the night takes you? If it’s a meal out you are looking for then you are very much spoilt for choice. From stand-up street food to fine-dining, Vietnamese broths to classic Italian fare, there’s something for everyone’s taste buds. Cambridge is blessed with not only all the high street chains you expect to find in large cities, but also a huge selection of fantastic independent bars and restaurants to give you that home cooked, local product quality you come to expect. The recently opened Parker’s Tavern headed by celebrity chef Tristan Welch, has been long anticipated and is well worth the wait. With traditional British food in beautiful surroundings, what’s not to love. There are several cocktail bars in the city ready to whip you up a festive tipple! Head to La Raza in Rose Crescent, Novi on Regent Street or 12A on Market Square to name but a few. You could also work your way through the 103 gins on offer at d’Arry’s Liquor Loft if you are feeling brave enough!
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Not only is Cambridge a fantastic place to shop and eat, it’s a great place to enjoy a night out. With a mix of independent bars, larger chains and nightclubs, the choice is endless. For those that wish to stay out and enjoy the late-night venues, then head to Lola Lo’s which is a tiki themed nightclub. Alternatively, you could head to Ballare which has been a fixture in the Cambridge nightlife for many years and is very popular with students during the week. New this Autumn, Vinyl Cambridge opened in September, bringing disco entertainment and a retro experience to the city. It features numerous glitter balls and an illuminated dance floor, playing pop classics and guilty pleasures. There are seven prebookable VIP booths, four with their own private flashing dance floor! The venue is offering a Christmas menu package for a fun festive night out. Keeping people safe is paramount in Cambridge. The Cambridge Street Pastors volunteer to help those that might be in difficulty by providing practical help and a listening ear. Over every weekend in December and on selected other nights during the festive season there will be Taxi Marshalls based at the St Andrews Street Taxi Rank to help people get home safely and ensure Cambridge remains a safe place to go out and have fun!
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A Perfect Day...
Loving Christmas | Competition
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Christmas is such a special time of year. Time to unwind, enjoy spending quality time with your nearest and dearest. We caught up with Tristan Welch, Chef Director at Parker’s Tavern to ask him what makes a perfect Christmas in the Welch family home Christmas is absolutely one of my favourite times of year – surrounded by family, friends and loved ones – I am a proud father to 3 young boys and love everyone feeling festive and merry, it is a delight to behold! Food is the heart of a happy home at Christmas, and we do enjoy entertaining in the Welch household, and my passion for local ingredients truly shines
though at this time of year, with my Grantchester cure smoked trout to start, and my Norfolk Turkey with beetroot and apple stuffing as the main event! Christmas Pudding is a firm favourite with me, but I do understand it doesn’t tickle everyone’s taste buds – however, I am certain everyone will find a Christmas pudding trifle to be an absolute pleasure. We’re very much in the Christmas spirit at Parker’s Tavern, and our festive themed menus are sure to feature something that will bring joy to even Ebenezer Scrooge himself! I look forward to welcoming you all over this wonderful time of year and wish you all a Merry Christmas.
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