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EDITOR 

Welcome to our March issue. 

As many of you may already be aware, there’s been a few 

changes here at Velvet. Iliffe Media, based in Cambridge are 

our new owners and I am staying with the magazine. Other 

than a change in hands, everything else about the magazine 

will be remaining the same. 

Iliffe have acquired Velvet and iQ magazine from Gemma and 

John Treby, who launched the magazine nearly 10 years ago. 

Gemma and John have decided to focus on their awardwinning 

design and marketing agency Cubiqdesign, which 

has seen rapid growth over the last 6 months. I’d like to thank 

both John and Gemma for giving me the opportunity to move 

forwards with the magazine as I’m really excited about what’s 

to come! 

Alongside this, it’s been a busy month as always as we look 

forward to spring. This issue has lots of foodie excitement as 

we near Easter, as well as ideas on how to treat your Mum 

this Mother’s Day (page 32). Take a look at page 35 for other 

things going on in the local area this month too. 

I was also lucky enough to attend London Fashion Week this 

year so look out for my future features on beauty and fashion 

trends for next season. For now, I’ve given a quick rundown as 

to what we can expect for A/W17. Check out page 52. 

Happy reading! 

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Spring Into Season p18 

Laura Gahan 

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Earn Your Stripes p57 

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and the Highways.” 

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FOOD, DRINK & ENTERTAINMENT 

17. The Northgate... At Home! 

A recipe for you to cook up at home 

32. Mum’s The Word 

Presents and places to take your 

Mum this Mother’s Day 

35. What’s On 

In the local area this month 

HEALTH, FASHION & BEAUTY 

49. Fabulous Fashion Fundraiser 

At the Apex for St Nicholas Hospice 

57. Earn Your Stripes 

A firm favourite whatever the season 

58. National Fragrance Day 

Our top perfume picks 

61. Get The Look 

The French mani is making a 

comeback 

65. Dates For The Diary 

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challenge 

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Velvet’s monthly views and reviews on all things edible, palatable and enjoyable 

Waitrose Recipe of the Month p21 

Easter Feast p26 

Mum’s The Word p32

Kitchen Pin 

Kitchen 

Written by Samantha Nice 

Our 

The Black Bull’s Pie Board 

Another Adventure for 

The Chestnut Group 

National Pub Food 2013 finalist 

GREAT 

BRITISH PIE 

WEEK 

6TH - 12TH 

MARCH 

12 

Each day we have a choice of four homemade, short-crust 

pastry encased pies including our signature Black Bull Pie. 

There is also a choice of four types of potato. Each comes 

with its own gravy and seasonal vegetables. 

PIES YOU ARE LIKELY TO FIND ON THE BOARD ARE: 

• Black Bull Steak & Ale Pie 

• Chicken, Leek & Mushroom 

• Pork, Sage & Mustard 

• Denham Estate Venison & Red Wine 

We are lucky to have some excellent local butchers and 

suppliers which provide most of our meats, fish and 

vegetables.All delivering on a daily basis, allowing us to 

prepare from fresh every day. 

Coming up from April onwards to add to our Pie Board, are 

our Steak Weekends which are every Thursday, Friday and 

Saturday. Choose from four classic steak cuts or additional 

bespoke cuts are available to pre-order (eg Chateaubriand, 

T-bone, Tomahawk) which all come with a choice of four 

sauces (garlic butter, peppercorn, blue cheese) a 9 stack of 

hand-cut chips, mushroom and tomato. 

27 High Street, Balsham, Cambridge, CB21 4DJ 

Tel: 01223 893844. www.blackbull-balsham.co.uk 

Velvet Magazine | March 2017 

The Chestnut Group are back with their fifth venture - The 

Three Blackbirds. Located in rural Woodditton, just outside of 

Newmarket, they’ve been busy renovating The Three Blackbird’s 

site since last year and are set to open next month, bringing 

another fine diningand accommodation spot to the area. Following 

the success of The Northgate’s opening back in November, The 

Chestnut Group have been going from strength to strength and 

have plans to be at 10 sites by the end of 2018. Watch this 

space for an overview of the opening next month! 

Three Blackbirds, Woodditton, Newmarket, 

CB8 9SQ. www.chestnutgroup.co.uk 

COTTO at The Gonville Hotel 

Family-owned boutique residence, The 

Gonville Hotel have coupled with Cambridge’s 

fine dining eatery, Cotto to form their new 

restaurant which is now open. The Gonville Hotel 

itself has recently had a revamp to the bedrooms 

and lounge and bar area and they’re now super excited 

to welcome Cotto in-house. From seafood cannelloni to 

duck parfait, stone bass, Guinea fowl and even ‘Cotto venison 

Wellington’, their menu is graced with lots of seasonal delights 

thanks to master chef, Hans Schweitzer. Take a look for yourself 

over on their website! 

Gonville Hotel, Gonville Place, Cambridge, CB1 1LY 

Tel: 01223 302010. www.cottocambridge.co.uk

Kitchen Pin 

British 

Pie Week 

Following on from the success of ‘Skip’s Pop-Up Pie 

Shop’ at Cambridge Chop House in January this year, 

their sister restaurant St John’s Chop House will be 

serving two special pies for British Pie Week this year! 

Andrew Skipper, Head Chef at Cambridge Chop House 

has given us his recipe for a delicious beef pie 

you can make at home! 

Makes 4-6 individual pies 

FOR THE FILLING: 

• A little vegetable oil 

• 500g diced beef 

• 1 medium sized onion, finely chopped 

• 3 sticks of celery, finely chopped 

• 1 carrot, finely chopped 

• 1 tin of chopped tomatoes 

• Salt and pepper 

• 1 pint of beef stock 

FOR THE PASTRY: 

• 250g unsalted butter, cold & diced 

• 500g plain flour 

• Pinch of salt 

• Water enough to bind 

• 1 medium egg 

TO MAKE THE FILLING: 

Heat the vegetable oil in a thick 

based pan and caramelise the 

beef until golden brown on 

all sides. Add the chopped 

onions, celery, carrot and 

tomatoes. Season with salt 

and pepper, add the stock 

and cook on a low heat with 

a lid on for 90 minutes or 

until the meat is tender. 

Remove from the heat and 

set aside to cool. 

The Cambridge Chop House 

1 King’s Parade 

Cambridge, CB2 1SJ 

Tel: 01223 359506 

www.cambscuisine.com 

TO MAKE THE PASTRY: 

Rub together the butter 

and flour with the salt until 

it resembles breadcrumbs. 

Bind together with a little cold 

water until you have a dough, 

being careful not to overwork. 

Leave the pastry to rest for 30 

minutes in the fridge, wrapped 

in cling film to stop it drying out. 

Pre-heat the oven to 180°C / 160°C 

(fan) /Gas Mark 4. Roll out the pastry 

to a thickness of 0.5cm, then place the pie 

dish upside down on the pastry and cut out 

the lids. Shape the rest of the pastry into the 

mould by hand to a thickness of 0.5 cm. Fill with 

the pie mix and top with the lids. Crimp the pastry 

edges together around the rim and trim off any excess 

using a small knife.Brush the lid with the egg wash using a 

pastry brush.Bake in the pre-heated oven for 30 minutes or until 

the pastry is golden brown. Serve hot with mash & gravy or liquor. 


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Booking is advisable

National Butchers’ Week 

13th - 19th March 

POWTERS 

Powters is one of many butchers who will be celebrating National 

Butchers’ Week with tastings, promotions and other events to 

promote the benefits of using a good butchers shop. 

With the so called ‘food revolution’ well underway, shoppers 

are far more choosey about what meat they cook with, where 

it comes from and most importantly - the quality of it. People 

are looking for exciting and original products which offer tasty 

modern twists. The growing popularity of restaurant and fast food 

eating has made consumers aware of many alternative ways of 

preparing and cooking meats – but they don’t necessarily want 

the inconvenience, neither can they spare the time to create 

these at home. This is where an artisan butcher comes in. They 

have detailed knowledge and source their meats locally to give 

assurance as to where the meat comes from and how it was 

raised. 

At Powters some of the most popular meat products are ‘kitchen 

ready’ which means that we have trimmed and prepared them, 

adding other ingredients so that all that remains is to place them 

in the oven or grill. These include world-inspired flavours which 

add a twist to traditional cuts. 

With summer just around the corner BBQ favourites include 

pork satay, lamb kebabs and burgers but sausages have always 

been the biggest attraction for Powters customers. 

The best-selling Newmarket Sausage we have now been making 

for an incredible five generations, since 1881! 

We’ve branched out now and have many tasty alternatives. Our 

Chilli Pig is a mild chilli flavoured sausage, ‘Scrumpy pig’ is made 

with cider and sage herbs, Tipsy Pig is a really rather good pork 

and ale sausage and our Skinny Pig low fat sausage weighs in at 

under 3% fat and only half a Slimming World Syn! 

Wellington Street, Newmarket, CB8 0HT 

Tel: 01638 666085. www.powters.co.uk 

Food 

ELVEDEN COURTYARD BUTCHERY 

“From the beginning, our in-house butchery has always been 

one of the attractions of visiting our Food Hall. Our butchers 

have striven to maintain an interesting choice of cuts of the best 

home-reared, and local meat presented in a most appetising 

display. In addition, the provenance we offer particularly of 

our own estate wild venison is second to none. Game when 

in season, rabbits, goat and even squirrel have all graced our 

butchery counter over the years. One or two of these having 

been the source of some inspiring and entertaining customer 

conversations regarding recipes! 

Always popular of course, our range of homemade sausages 

seems to get bigger all the time thanks to one of the butchery 

team who simply loves making them! The choice of homemade 

burgers is pretty good to. 

At Christmas (a little early perhaps) but still good to know, we 

can offer you free range Norfolk Bronze and black turkeys, 

geese, ducks and chickens all of which can become one amazing 

multi-stuffed bird if that is your wish. So whether your seeking 

one of our chicken breasts in a mouthwatering sauce or an entire 

venison fillet, one of our butchers will be on hand 7 days a week 

to help.” 

Elveden Courtyard 

Elveden, London Road, Norfolk, IP24 3TJ 

Tel: 01842 898068 


Food 

Photography by Phil Morley for Suffolk Feast: 

One County, Twenty Chefs, published 

by Feast Publishing 

Fancy cooking up a 

storm at home? Try 

this delicious loin and 

shoulder of pork with 

pear, spring onion 

and pomme purée 

courtesy of 

Phil Skinner, chef at 

The Northgate, 

Bury St Edmunds 

The Northgate… At Home! 

INGREDIENTS: 

• 100g of pork loin per person 

• 1 shoulder of pork 

• 2 litres of good quality beek stock 

• 500g mirepiox (carrot, celery, onion 

and leek roughly cut) 

• 75g tomato puree 

• 1 bottle of red wine 

• 1 baby pear peeled, cooked seeds 

removed 

• 1 spring onion 

• 200g of cooked potato 

• 50ml of double cream 

• 50g butter 

• 1 spring cabbage leaf 

• Pork skin 

The Northgate 

Northgate Street, Bury St Edmunds 

IP33 1HP. Tel: 01284 339604 

www.thenorthgate.com 

METHOD: 

• Trim all the sinew from the loin and pan fry in a hot pan until all sides are coloured. 

Place in the oven for 3-4 minutes, then allow to rest. Reheat under the grill before 

serving. 

• Fry the pork shoulder in a heavy bottomed pan until brown on each side. Remove the 

shoulder and add the mirepoix to the pan. Cook this until all of the veg has browned. 

Add the tomato purée and red wine, then reduce this until nothing is left. Add the 

shoulder back to the pan and pour over the stock. 

• Cover and place this in the oven for 5 hours at 140°C until the meat is fully cooked 

and falls apart easily. Take the meat out and pick though to remove all fat and sinew, 

then roll this. Pass the liquor and use this to heat the shoulder back up and as a jus for 

the dish. 

• The baby pears once cooked and de-seeded, cut in half and caramelise them in a 

hot pan with some sugar. Blanch the spring onion in salted water and colour in some 

foaming butter. Simply blanch the spring cabbage leaf. 

• For the pomme purée, heat the cream and butter in a pan and reduce it slightly. Add 

the dry cooked potato. Mix this and season. 

• For the pig skin in the restaurant, we cut this finely in strips and place in between two 

trays in the oven for about 20 minutes at 180°C. 


Food 

Tuddenham Mill 

Tuddenham Mill’s Sous Chef, 

Stuart Drake, talks to us about 

seasonal produce and their 

upcoming spring menus 

Article by Samantha Nice 

Head Chef, Lee Bye and his Sous Chef, Stuart Drake, really know 

their stuff when it comes to sourcing the very best ingredients 

throughout the year and it is their main starting point when they’re 

conjuring up new dishes for the menu. 

“We spend a lot of our time in the kitchen testing and trialling 

different flavours to see what works well together. Our main point 

of inspiration is to see what is in season and how we can create 

something delicious using it,” Stuart explains. “Picking one seasonal 

ingredient is a fantastic starting point and it usually snowballs from 

there!” he continues. “We start with something as little as garlic 

or asparagus and then add different 

“I really like this 

time of year as 

we can start 

to experiment 

with some 

really fantastic 

flavours.” 

flavours and textures. It doesn’t have 

to be the main ingredient like meat 

or fish as this is something we can 

add later.” 

Tuddenham Mill’s menu changes 

every 2-3 weeks to reflect the 

changing seasons as well as 

accommodating to the change in 

weather. “We don’t completely 

change the whole menu. Some weeks 

it is a matter of tweaking certain 

dishes to bring a new dimension. We also consult our suppliers and 

see if they have anything new to offer. Lee and I spend a lot of time 

in the kitchen tasting and trying different things and working out 

ways we can add a new spin to certain ingredients,” Stuart says. 

So what is in season for March and April and what can we expect 

from your spring menus? 

March and April have lots to offer when it comes to seasonal 

produce. “I really like this time of year as we can start to experiment 

with some really fantastic flavours. March and April are great for 

wild garlic, East Anglian oysters, rhubarb, lamb and asparagus just 

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Food 

Tuddenham Mill 

High Street, Tuddenham, IP28 6SQ 

Tel: 01638 713552 

www.tuddenhammill.co.uk 

to name a few,” he adds. “We source our lamb from Nedging farm 

here in Suffolk as it is grass-fed. This makes a huge difference to 

the flavour. We tend to roast in the pan and then finish it off over 

the fire. This will be on our Sunday roast menu throughout March 

and April and we’re looking forward to using it on our Easter Sunday 

menu too. We actually pick wild garlic ourselves from Brandon 

forest as it offers a delicate but strong flavour. It works really well in 

our wild garlic and English pea soup.” 

Asparagus is another favourite flavour in the Mill’s kitchen. 

“Asparagus season only lasts around 3 weeks so we really try to 

make the most of it. Tilbrook’s asparagus is by far the best and 

it’s right on our doorstep. We phone in the morning and let them 

know how much we need and they cut it fresh for us!” he tells us. 

Tilbrook’s have been growing asparagus in Tuddenham since before 

the war and they have a rather prestigious patch. So much so that 

they are in demand across the country. “When asparagus comes, 

spring really is here!” Stuart adds. Be sure to look out for this across 

their menus throughout April! 

Rhubarb is another favourite for Lee and Stuart. They use Yorkshire 

forced rhubarb which is actually grown by candlelight. (Yes, we 

were a little confused too!) “It’s grown in complete darkness and 

harvested by candlelight which stops them turning green and being 

too tough,” Stuart explains. “They’re famed for their striking red 

colouring and flavour. They add a pop of colour to any dish and we 

usually make a compote with it. It’s great for a dessert but we also 

use it with duck which works perfectly together,” he adds. 

If you love locally-sourced, seasonal produce which is cooked to 

perfection, be sure to check out their changing menu online as we 

head into the coming spring months! 


Exciting food in a gorgeous waterside setting 

SET LUNCH MENU 

2 courses £17.50 

3 courses £22.50 

AFTERNOON TEA 

Tuddenham Mill afternoon tea £18.50 

Champagne afternoon tea £27.00 

www.tuddenhammill.co.uk 

info@tuddenhammill.co.uk | 01638 713552 

High Street, Tuddenham, Nr. Newmarket, Suffolk IP28 6SQ

Our 

This month’s recipe courtesy of Waitrose 

Add a little something extra by finishing the 

cupcakes off with a small sprinkling of lemon zest 

INGREDIENTS: 

• 500g pack Waitrose Cooks’ 

Homebaking Golden Marzipan 

• 150g Tate + Lyle Light Muscovado 

Sugar 

• 150g essential Waitrose Unsalted 

Dairy Butter, at room temperature 

• 2 large Waitrose British Blacktail 

Free Range Eggs 

• 150g self-raising flour 

• 125g essential Waitrose Mixed 

Fruit 

• 2 lemons, both zested & juice of 1 

• Icing sugar to dust 

• 2 tbsp apricot jam 

Lemon Simnel Cupcakes 

1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC, gas mark 4 and line a 12- 

hole muffin tin with muffin cases. Cut off an 80g piece of 

marzipan, then set aside the larger piece for later. Cut the 

smaller piece into 12 equal chunks. 

2. Place the sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl and 

beat together until pale and creamy. Add the eggs, one at a 

time, gradually folding in the flour along with the mixed fruit, 

lemon juice and half the zest. Add a spoonful of mixture to 

each case, place a chunk of marzipan in the centre, then top 

each evenly with the rest of the mixture. Bake in the oven 

for 15–20 minutes, until risen and golden, then allow to cool 

on a wire rack. 

3. Sprinkle a little icing sugar on the work surface and roll 

out the remaining marzipan. Using a small cookie cutter 

(about 6cm) cut out 12 circles, saving the leftover marzipan. 

Serves 12 

Prep 20 mins 

Cook 20 mins + cooling 

4. To decorate the cupcakes, take off the paper cases. Brush 

on a little apricot jam then place on the circles of marzipan. 

Shape the leftover marzipan into 12 balls, then place one in 

the centre of each cupcake, using some jam to help secure 

if necessary. Place them on a baking tray and pop under a 

hot grill for 1 minute until the marzipan is lightly browned.

Food 

Exquisite Eatery 

& Entertaining 

Evenings 

If you’ve not already had the chance to explore the delights of 

their breakfast. lunch and dinner menu, we thought we’d give you 

a quick run down! Renowned for their extensive all-day offerings, 

one thing they have been particularly famed for is their steak. They 

offer amazing local steaks prepared, cooked and served the way 

they should be. The choice on offer is always fantastic with anything 

from the more unusual flat iron to a full on Chateaubriand to share, 

as well as many other cuts in between. With the range of steaks on 

offer, you could be forgiven for thinking you are in a top London 

steakhouse. Think local cuts of superb beef prepped by the Bull 

Inn’s team of highly skilled and talented young chefs. Each steak is 

sealed to perfection, chargrilled to order and allowed time to rest 

before it is skillfully plated and sent to the customer. The Bull Inn’s 

steaks are all served with delicious and locally-sourced sides such as 

homemade onion rings, seasonal vegetables and their homemade 

chef’s sauces. 

The Bull Inn’s excellent local suppliers deliver to them on a daily 

basis, and the steaks are all prepared in-house and cut to order. 

Every cut of beef can be traced back to the actual farmer in East 

Anglia that reared the grass-fed cow. Each steak that you eat at 

The Bull Inn will have been matured on the bone for a minimum of 

28 days, and has been hand boned by experienced and talented 

butchers. The cuts are chosen for their distinct characteristics, 

flavour profile and eating quality. As always, the talented team 

at The Bull Inn have catered for everyone and haven’t forgotten 

those vegetarians amongst us, with regularly changing options 

and seasonal specials to tempt the taste buds of even the most 

hardened vegetarian. 

At The Bull Inn the whole team share the same ethics, meaning 

they all pull together as a group. They’re passionate about sourcing 

Following a busy festive season for 

The Bull Inn, Barton Mills, we caught 

up with them to hear about what 

their award-winning restaurant has 

planned for the upcoming months and 

Mother’s Day celebrations. 

the best produce from the best local suppliers and Cheryl and 

Wayne ensure the team who serve you love their jobs and want to 

make your dining experience even better, from serving your dinner, 

to the meal on your plate looking and tasting even better than you 

expected – each and every time. 

So what have they got planned for the coming few months? 

The Bull Inn always have a fun-packed schedule of events through 

the year… take a look at what’s to come! 

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Food 

The Bull Inn 

The Bull Inn, The Street 

Barton Mills, IP28 6AA 

Tel: 01638 711001 

www.bullinn-bartonmills.com 

MURDER MYSTERY 

There’s been a murder - who done it? 

Friday 2nd June & Friday 8th September (lots of other dates scheduled 

throughout the year, see www.bullinn-bartonmills.com for details) 

MOTHER’S DAY 

Treat your mum like a Queen 

Sunday 26th March 2017 

Mother’s Day is an event that the team at The Bull Inn love. It’s a 

great day to celebrate and Sunday lunch is always going to go down 

well. Treat your mum to a special lunch with the whole family, safe 

in the knowledge that nobody has to be stuck in the kitchen doing 

the cooking - and more importantly, they will take care of the 

washing up! 

The menu has been written especially for the day, and includes 

some amazing seasonal dishes with ingredients from only the best 

local suppliers, and all created by the talented team of chefs at 

The Bull Inn. Whether there are 2 or 22 of you, The Bull Inn will be 

there to make sure it’s a day to remember. Their special Mothers 

Day menu is priced at just £30 per head, so be quick to ensure you 

don’t miss out. Booking essential. 

Not only are they renowned for their locally-sourced produce and 

delicious dining offerings, they also love to put on entertaining and 

enjoyable evening events. Their murder mystery evenings are filled 

with detective work, entertainment and of course, delicious food. 

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and shown to your table before 

meeting some colourful characters. Keep your wits about you 

though, as soon things will become very eventful! A body will be 

discovered, but... whodunnit? And how did they do it? 

The team of talented and professional actors will help turn you 

into investigating sleuths, questioning the suspects and providing 

forensic evidence. Using the clues, you will then work together to 

establish the identity of the murderer and cause of death. With 

each delicious course of food, you will be provided with fresh 

evidence to help catch the culprit. As the evening unfolds, will you 

be able to apprehend the villain? 

No matter whodunnit, rest assured, you will have an eventful and 

thoroughly enjoyable evening, alongside a delicious three-course 

meal and some award winning beers and wines. Tickets for these 

events are £47 and sell out every time. 


Carve The perfect day 

With both Mother’s Day and Easter just 

around the corner, why not celebrate 

with a carvery at Newmarket’s 

Heath Court Hotel. 

Food 

They’re famed for their carvery all year round, but for the coming 

celebrations, Heath Court Hotel have crafted a 3-course set 

menu to ensure your celebrations are filled with delicious dining. 

“All of our produce is sourced locally where possible to ensure 

our food is the very best. Myself and the team have produced 

two different 3-course menus for both Mother’s Day and Easter 

this year to ensure there’s a good selection of dishes for our 

guests to choose from. On both days, we will be slow roasting 

Aberdeen Angus beef and English leg of lamb as there’s nothing 

better for Sunday lunch. Our pastry chef has made the most 

stunning lemon and mascarpone cheesecake with almond 

brittle!” says Head Chef, Raymond Revell. 

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT’S ON THEIR MOTHER’S DAY 

AND EASTER SUNDAY MENUS! 

Best Western 

Heath Court Hotel 

Moulton Road, 

Newmarket, CB8 8DY 

Tel: 01638 667171 

www.bw-heathcourt.co.uk 

Mother’s Day - £25.75 

To start there’s smoked mackerel mousse, chicken liver and 

wild mushroom terrine, orange braised chicory and goat’s 

cheese salad or cream of cauliflower soup to choose from. For 

main there’s roast beef or lamb served from their delicious 

carvery. Not sure Mum fancies a roast? How about herb 

crusted cod fillet, coq au vin or vegetarian shepherd’s pie? All 

are cooked fresh to order. When it comes to dessert, there’s 

Eton mess, pear and apple crumble, white chocolate crème 

brulee, lemon cheesecake or even a cheese board. 

Easter Sunday - £25.75 

Choose from salmon terrine, smoked chicken and rocket 

salad, mozzarella arancini or carrot and orange soup to start, 

whilst for main there is roasted sea trout, roast Angus topside 

of beef and or traditional roast leg of lamb with homemade 

mint sauce. For those not fancying a Sunday roast, why not 

opt for the calves liver or the spinach and ricotta cannelloni. 

All are served with seasonal vegetables. Dessert welcomes 

a whole host of sweet treats, from lemon posset, bread and 

butter pudding, vanilla pannacotta and dark chocolate torte. 

There’s even a selection of cheeses, chutneys and biscuits. 

Booking is essential for both Mother’s Day and 

Easter Sunday so be sure to secure a table whilst 

they’re still available. Telephone 01638 676392. 

At just £25.75 per person and with no washing up, it seems 

like the perfect choice! What’s even better is that children 

under 11 years can eat for just £12.50 and under 5s for free! 

All are served from 12-7pm. 


Easter 

Easter Feast 

From hot cross donuts and other sweet treats, 

to how to cook the perfect Easter Sunday 

lunch, we speak to the people in the know 

when it comes to delicious treats this Easter 

Hot Cross Donuts are top of the menu at George’s Bakery for 

Easter this year! They have all of the spice and fruit of a normal 

hot cross bun but are deep fried instead of toasted and rolled 

in spiced sugar and filled with apricot jam. A traditional Easter 

favourite at George’s stall, they were one of his first creations 

when he started markets in spring 2015. They will be available 

from 25th March - 15th April with limited supply, so be sure to 

be at the market early! 

Other Easter bakes will include Ely Sloe Gin with cherry and 

chocolate simnel cake, the gooey Crème Egg brownies and 

seasonal quiches will include lamb, pea and mint quiche and 

asparagus, pea, broad bean and ricotta quiche. 

Hot Cross Donuts 

More notable bakes to look for include cronuts in salted caramel, 

chocolate hazelnut and other seasonal flavours, plus George’s 

most popular cakes: the towering salted caramel layer cake, 

maple syrup and bacon cake and the indulgent chocolate cookie 

dough cake. 

George’s stall will be at Ely and St.Ives Farmers Markets as well 

as Cambridge market every Sunday. 

George’s Bakery 

Tel: 01480 466593, www.georgesbakery.co.uk 

Chocolat Chocolat 

“We love Easter, and so do our customers” says Isabelle Chappell 

Chocolatier and owner of Cambridge’s very own Chocolat 

Chocolat, on St Andrews’s Street, Cambridge. 

Although it’s a small shop inside you will find an enormous 

range of chocolate to suit all tastes and budgets from pocket 

money treats to hampers perfect for sharing. This Easter will be 

no different and Isabelle is planning to offer one of the widest 

ranges of Easter treats in Cambridgeshire. 

“We will be making our own Easter eggs plaques again this year 

because our customers loved them so much, some of them have 

already popped in to the shop and ordered theirs already” said 

Isabelle, explaining that the plaques are handmade from luxury 

chocolate and can be customised with your favourite toppings or 

can even have a hand written message piped in chocolate. 

There will also be a wide range of Easter eggs all made with the 

finest Belgian chocolate, starting from under a £1, there will be a 

tasty Easter gift to suit all. 

Isabelle is determined to look after every customer and for 

the last few years she has stocked a range of Easter treats 

suitable for those with dietary needs and unable to share normal 

chocolate eggs. Chocolat Chocolat will be stocking a wide range 

of specialist Easter treats: sugar free, dairy free, gluten free and 

nut free perfect for those who need to avoid specific ingredients, 

but still love the taste of luxury chocolate. 

The shop will also be running chocolate courses over the Easter 

weekend, when budding chocolatiers will be able to learn how to 

make handmade truffles spending over two hours learning from 

an expert just easy it is to make luxury chocolates at home. 

At Chocolat Chocolat Easter comes in all shapes and sizes, but 

one thing is sure: it will be full of chocolatey fun. 

Chocolat Chocolat 

Grand Arcade, 21 St Andrew’s St, Cambridge, CB2 3AX 

Tel: 01223 778982, www.chocolatchocolat.co.uk 

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Easter Sunday Roast 

Roast leg 

of lamb 

Serves 8 

INGREDIENTS: 

• 1lb of sausage meat 

• 150g of chopped 

chestnuts 

• 1 table spoon of red 

onion jam 

• 1 teaspoon of whole 

grain mustard 

• 75g of dried cranberries 

• 100g breadcrumbs 

• 1 small onion 

• 30g fresh sage 

METHOD: 

1 

• Crush the garlic in a pestle and mortar. 

Add a good pinch of the sea salt and ground 

black pepper, the thyme springs and chopped 

rosemary. Grind together in the pestle and 

mortar to make a paste. 

• Using the tip of a knife, spike the leg of lamb 

about 15 times covering the surface area. 

With the tip of a knife or piping bag with a 

large nozzle ease the garlic paste into each cut 

and message gently to encourage the paste to 

penetrate the meat. 

• Preheat the oven to 200°C /180°C (fan) /gas 

mark 6. 

• Mix together the olive oil and soy sauce with 

Easter 

Lamb/Beef – If it’s lamb you’re after, give our roast leg of 

lamb recipe below a try. Otherwise when it comes to beef, 

go for striploin and be sure to rub the exterior 12-24 hours in 

advance with salt and chopped rosemary before roasting. 

2 

Roast Potatoes – You can play around with flavours but 

ultimately there’s nowhere to hide if you haven’t followed 

the golden rules. Choose a floury potato; parboil for 7-10 

minutes; drain and let cool for 10 minutes; rough them up by 

shaking in a colander; pre-heat your fat (we like beef dripping for 

a beef roast or goose fat for other meats.) 

3 

Yorkshires – There are lots of myths about the Yorkshire 

pudding but we’ve got it down to a simple equation: warm 

batter rested at room temperature overnight + hot pan = the 

perfect Yorkshire pudding. It also helps to choose a recipe 

that uses a mixture of milk and water (instead of just milk) for 

maximum rise and crispness. 

4 

Carrots – The humble carrot can be boiled, roasted, 

or mashed but for something extra special and more 

colourful, try using heritage carrots. Once boiled, finish them off 

in a pan with a squeeze of orange juice, a knob of butter and a 

sprig of thyme. Reduce whilst stirring until you have a gorgeous 

buttery glaze. 

5 

St John’s Chop House 

21-24 Northampton Street, Cambridge, CB3 0AD 

Tel: 01223 353110, www.cambscuisine.com 

Sanyi Kiliti, Executive Head Chef at St John’s Chop House 

tells us how to take your Easter roast to the next level… 

Gravy – It’s time consuming but a proper stock is a musthave 

for making cracking gravy. Pick a day when you’re at 

home all day and let it simmer away on the stove for five hours or 

so. Later freeze in it batches or even in an ice cube tray for easy 

use in Sunday gravies for weeks to come. 

some salt and pepper. 

• Rub the leg of lamb with the oil mixture. Leave 

for 10 minutes to absorb the oily mix. 

• Chop the carrot from top to bottom into thick 

slices and slice the onions in half. 

• Place the vegetables into a roasting tin and lay 

the leg of lamb on top. Cover with foil and cook 

in the oven for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes 

cooking time remove the foil. 

Roast for a further 50-60 minutes for medium 

lamb, basting occasionally. 

• Leave the leg of lamb to rest for 20-30 

minutes, covered in foil to keep it warm. 

• Enjoy! 


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Easter 

What’s On This Easter 

For The Little Ones 

MOTHERING SUNDAY & EASTER MAKE & TAKE 

Following the hugely successful Children’s Christmas 

Make & Take, The Apex have teamed up again with Keep 

on Crafting (a small independent craft shop situated in 

Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds) to bring another funfilled 

workshop. The session will last 45 minutes and will 

show children how to create craft items for both Mothering 

Sunday and Easter! All materials will be supplied. Suitable for 

children aged 4-10 years. 

Saturday 4th March 

10am & 11am 

The Apex, 1 Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3FD 

www.theapex.co.uk 

EASTER EGG HUNT AT NOWTON PARK 

The Easter Bunny has hidden all of his Easter eggs in the 

Nowton Park maze and it’s your job to find them! Help him 

find them and get a chocolate treat as a reward! Meet at 

Nowton Park café before the 1km walk to the maze. Suitable 

for children aged 4+. 

Wednesday 12th April & Thursday 13th April 

10-11:30am | 12:30-2pm | 3-4:30pm 

Nowton Park, Nowton, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5BD 

www.whatsonwestsuffolk.co.uk 

EASTER SPECIAL AT THE AUDLEY END MINIATURE RAILWAY 

Join in the fun at the Audley End Miniature Railway this 

Easter and take one of their trains into the woods to visit 

their very own Easter Bunny and all of his friends. Test your ‘I 

spy’ skills and see if you can find all of the animals, nests and 

eggs through their Easter trail and don’t forget to hop into 

the craft tent as well to create your very own Easter craft to 

take home with you! 

Friday 14th April - Monday 17th April 

10am - 5pm 

Audley End Road, Audley End, Saffron Walden, CB11 4JB 

www.audley-end-railway.co.uk 

Take a look at our top picks 

of egg-citing things to do this 

easter with the kids. 

CADBURY EASTER EGG HUNTS WITH THE NATIONAL TRUST 

Bunny’s been up to his old tricks again and hidden his 

precious Cadbury’s Easter treats around some of our local 

National Trust parks! Don’t panic! He has left some clues to 

help point you in the right direction! 

Various dates from Friday 14th April - Monday 17th April 

Various times in 30 minute slots from 11am - 2:30pm 

Anglesey Abbey, Lode, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9EJ 

Various dates from Saturday 1st April - Monday 17th April 

Various times in 30 minute slots from 11am - 4pm 

Ickworth Park, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds, 

IP29 5QE. 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk 

EASTER AT EASTON FARM PARK 

Here’s another easter egg hunt which is bound to be a hit 

with the little ones. 

Friday 14th April - Monday 17th April 

Easton Farm Park. Easton, Woodbridge, IP13 0EQ 

www.eastonfarmpark.co.uk 

LAMBING TIME AT WIMPOLE HOME FARM 

Celebrate the arrival of spring by watching the frolics of new 

born lambs and learn about of the life of sheep. You may 

witness the live birth of one of Wimpole’s rare breed sheep! 

Tuesday 18th April - Sunday 7th May 

10:30am - 5pm 

Wimpole Estate, Arrington, SG8 0BW 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk 


Easter 

Easter Sunday Lunch 

Easter Sunday is an ideal opportunity to head out for your 

Sunday roast. Check out what some of the local 

eateries have planned. 

QUY MILL HOTEL & SPA 

Get the family together for a special Sunday lunch at Quy 

Mill Hotel & Spa. They’re offering a 3-course carvery lunch 

with Easter egg hunt for the little ones! Priced at £27.50 per 

person, with under 12s half price and under 3s eating free. 

Church Road, Stow-cum-Quy, Cambridge, CB25 9AF 

Tel: 01223 293383. 

www.cambridgequymill.co.uk 

THE KING’S HEAD 

If you’re looking for a traditional Sunday lunch close to 

Newmarket, The King’s Head are renowned for their 

boutique restaurant offering. This Easter, just like their usual 

Sunday’s, they’ll be offering their infamous roast with all the 

seasonal trimmings! 

1 Stetchworth Road, Dullingham, Newmarket, CB8 9UJ 

Tel: 01638 507702. 

www.kingsheaddullingham.com 

THE HOLE IN THE WALL 

Nominated as one of the best Sunday lunches in the UK by 

the Observer Food Awards, The Hole in the Wall in Little 

Wilbraham is a popular Sunday lunch spot all year round, but 

why not join them this Easter for a two or three course treat 

from head chef, owner and Masterchef star, Alex Rushmer. 

2 High Street, Little Wilbraham, Cambridge, CB21 5JY 

Tel: 01223 812282. 

www.holeinthewallcambridge.com 

BEN’S 

Similar to his other Sunday’s, Ben’s will be offering their 

delicious Sunday roast this Easter. There will be roasted duck 

leg and of course traditional roast lamb. Starters will include 

different variations of egg such as poached duck eggs and 

scotched quail eggs to add an Easter-themed twist to the 

menu. 

43 Churchgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1RG 

Tel: 01284 762119 

www.bensrestaurant.co.uk 


Mother’s Day 

Delicious Bathtime Duo 

£66, Jo Malone 

Rosa Absolute 

Sumptuous 

Bathing Oil, £39 

Molton Brown 

Sisley Izia Eau de 

Parfum, £95 for 

50ml, John Lewis 

IBB 9ct Yellow Gold 

Pearl Cubic Zirconia Stud 

Earrings, £75, John Lewis 

Mum’s The Word 

We’ve rounded up a few ways you can treat your Mum this Mother’s Day... 

you can thank us later! 

Lola’s Apothecary Breath 

of Clarity Candle, £42, 

www.lolasapothecary.com 

Coach Slim Leather 

Navy Wallet, £125 

John Lewis 

SUNDAY 

MARCH 

26TH 

The Mother’s Day 

Sleekster, £22.50 

Hotel Chocolat 

Nails inc Acai Bowl Colour 

& Care Collection, £25 

www.nailsinc.co.uk 

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Mother’s Day 

LADIES WHO LUNCH 

Treat Mum to a lavish lunch out this Mother’s Day. We’ve rounded up a few local dining 

spots who are offering a specialist menu. Head to Bedford Lodge Hotel for a delicious 

3-course Mother’s Day lunch with an abundance of British classics. From Suffolk ham 

terrine, smoked salmon, roast beef and poached halibut to Suffolk lamb and other 

seasonal delights, they’ve crafted a rather inviting menu. At just £35 per head, be sure 

to book in advance. 

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa, 11 Bury Road, Newmarket 

CB8 7BX. Tel:01638 667391. www.bedfordlodgehotel.co.uk 

SPA SEEKER 

For the ultimate treat, how about a spa day for you both to enjoy. 

Located in the tranquil forest, Aqua Sana at Center Parcs, Elveden Forest boasts 

an outstanding setting for a real sense of relaxation. Take a look at their extensive 

Decléor and Elemis treatment menu and be sure to make the most of their outdoor 

hydrotherapy pool and numerous steam experiences. 

Aqua Sana Spa, Center Parcs Elveden Forest, Brandon, IP27 0YZ. 

Tel: 01842 894000. www.aquasana.co.uk 

TIME FOR TEA 

If you’re looking for an afternoon of scones, locally-sourced 

sandwiches, traditional tea (or even champagne!) why not visit Ickworth. Nestled in a 

picturesque landscape, it also offers various idyllic walking routes… perfect for a 

pre-‘afternoon-filled-of-cake’ walk. 

The Ickworth, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5QE. 

Tel: 01284 735270. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ickworth 

FANCY A PUNT? 

What better way to spend your Sunday than on a traditional punting tour along the 

College Backs of Cambridge. If you weren’t already aware, Scudamore’s also offer 

champagne and afternoon tea tours! With the spring flowers in full bloom, let’s pray for 

sunshine. 

Scudamore’s, 32a Bridge Street, Cambridge, CB2 1UJ. 

Tel: 01223 359750. www.scudamores.com 

BREAKFAST OR BRUNCH 

Specialising in modern British cuisine, The Tack Room have an 

extensive all-day menu filled with lots of delicious locally-sourced dishes but we’re 

particularly loving their brunch menu at the moment! From the classic eggs royale and 

eggs benedict to their hearty full English, there’s bound to be something Mum fancies! 

The Tack Room, Palace Street, Newmarket, CB8 8EP. 

Tel: 01638 666390. www.thetackroomblog.com 


Local Events 

World Book Day - Thursday 2nd March 

World Book Day, now in its 20th year, is a celebration of authors, illustrators, books 

and (most importantly) it’s a celebration of reading. In fact, it’s the biggest celebration 

of its kind, designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, 

and marked in over 100 countries all over the world. Schools and nurseries will be 

receiving packs of Book Tokens and age-ranged World Book Day Resource Packs full 

of ideas and activities, display material and more information about how to get involved 

in World Book Day! 

Participating bookshops: WHSmith & Waterstones in both Bury St Edmunds and 

Cambridge, Tindalls Bookshop, Newmarket, Harris & Harris Books, Clare, Landers 

Bookshop, Sudbury, Burrows Bookshop, Ely, Soham Books, Soham and Heffers, 

Cambridge. www.worldbookday.com 

What’s On 

Things to do in and around Suffolk and Cambridgeshire this month 

Bury St Edmunds Farmer's Market 

Following the success of their launch back in December, the 

Bury St Edmunds Farmer's Market is back! Go along for your 

chance to meet a fantastic selection of the region's very best 

producers. 

Sunday 12th March | 10am - 4pm 

The Traverse, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1BJ 

The EADT Wedding Show 

The EADT Wedding Show 

Getting married this year or next and looking for some 

inspiration? Be sure to head along to the EADT Wedding 

Show at Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa. There will be over 

45 exhibitors on hand to give advice and provide you with 

great ideas and inspiration for your big day. 

Sunday 12th March | 10:30am - 3:30pm 

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa, Bury Road, Newmarket, CB8 7BX 

Discover Newmarket Champagne Afternoon 

Tea & Tour at The Jockey Club Rooms 

Learn about the illustrious history of The Jockey Club and 

the sport of horseracing through the knowledgeable team 

at The Jockey Club Rooms. Guests will be able to enjoy a 

guided viewing of the collection of sporting 

art and memorabilia before indulging in 

a champagne afternoon tea, freshly 

prepared by Executive Head 

Chef, Tim Turner and his team. 

Afternoon tea includes both 

sweet and savoury treats, with 

a range of specially blended 

Jockey Club teas. 

Sunday 5th March (with dates in 

May, June and August too!) 

1:45pm 

The Jockey Club Rooms, 101 High 

Street, Newmarket, CB8 8JL 

From £29 per person 

The Saucony Cambridge Half Marathon 

Whilst this popular event gets booked up pretty quickly, be sure 

to go along and offer some support for the runners! 

Sunday 5th March | 9:30am 

Midsummer Common, Cambridge, CB4 1HA 


Local Events 

Junior Wildwood Bushcraft Day 

Head to Nowton Park for a day of 

practicing skills for outdoor living. Build 

various dens and shelters using natural 

materials from the woodland, and learn 

which materials to collect to make a fire! 

Be sure to wear suitable clothing as it will be 

going ahead whatever the weather! 

Sunday 12th March | 10am 

The Walled Garden, Nowton Park, IP29 5BD 

£10 

Cambridge Science Festival 

This annual, two-week festival provides the public 

with opportunities to explore and discuss issues 

of scientific interest and concern and to raise 

aspirations by encouraging young people to consider 

a career in science, technology, engineering or 

mathematics. 

Monday 13th - Sunday 26th March 

University of Cambridge, various locations 

Find out more about what will be going on at 

www.sciencefestival.cam.ac.uk. 

Red Nose Day 

Murder Mystery 

The Cambridge Belfry are 

The bet365 Craven Meeting holding a night of murder, 

mystery and motive with a 

delicious 3-course meal to 

enjoy whilst you try to solve the 

conundrum of whodunit. 

Once the murder has been solved, 

enjoy a disco until midnight with their 

resident DJ. 

Saturday 18th March | 7:30pm 

The Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa, Back Lane, 

Cambourne, CB23 6BW 

£35 per guest or £150 per couple with accommodation 

The bet365 Craven 

Meeting at Newmarket 

Racecourses 

The Craven Meeting signals 

the beginning of the flat 

season and the start an 

exciting spring and summer of 

quality racing at Newmarket 

Racecourses. Psst! They're 

also giving the chance for CB8 

postcode holders to go free on 

the first day again! 

Tuesday 18th - Thursday 20th April 

Rowley Mile Racecourse, 

Newmarket, CB8 0TG 

Tickets from £16.20 

Available at www.newmarket.thejockeyclub.co.uk. 

Red Nose Day - Friday 24th March 

Launched back in 1988, Red Nose Day has become 

something of a British institution. It happens every two 

years and is a fantastic way of getting people together to 

fundraise for the very worthwhile Comic Relief, who help 

the less fortunate in both the UK and Africa. Be sure to 

take part and do your bit, whether that's at home, at work 

or with the little ones at school! 

Pick up your red nose or T-shirt from Sainsburys (Various 

Cambridge locations, Bury St Edmunds, Mildenhall, Thetford, 

Sudbury, Haverhill, Ely). 

www.rednoseday.com 

Cambridge Gin Festival 

Gin Festivals UK are coming to Cambridge! 

Prepare to have your taste buds tantalised by the 

120 different gins from around the world. Tickets 

include GIN cotton bag, gin bible, gin glass, gin 

sampling card, trade stands, talks and presentations 

from some of the finest gin producers, cocktail 

demonstrations, live entertainment, an 

indoor garden party atmosphere and 

even the chance to make your own 

gin distillery. It sold out so quickly, 

they've added a second date! 

Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th 

March, Afternoon: 12-5pm or evening: 6-11pm 

Cambridge Guildhall, Market Square, CB2 3QJ 

£11.25 


Entertainment 

The Stage 

Take a look at what’s taking 

to the stages of Suffolk and 

Cambridge this month! 

TOP PICK 

All Time Low 

They’ve repeatedly topped the 

charts, sold over 1.3 million albums 

worldwide, raked in 100+ million 

views on YouTube, toured with the 

biggest names in music, and have 

taken over airwaves around the 

globe… and now they’re coming to 

Cambridge! 

Since bursting onto the scene 

in 2003, they have released six 

studio albums, toured with bands 

such as Blink 182, Green Day, 

Fall Out Boy and Foo Fighters, 

played major festivals around the 

world, including Reading/Leeds in 

the UK, Soundwave in Australia, 

Summersonic in Japan, and the 

legendary Vans Warped Tour in 

the U.S. Beyond the stage, they 

have sold out arenas and also 

made their mark on the film and 

gaming industries and their last 

album, ‘Future Hearts’, released 

in April 2015, went to the top of 

the UK & US Album Charts upon 

release. 

Tuesday 14th March | 7:30pm 

Tickets: £31.25 

Cambridge Corn Exchange, 

Cambridge, CB2 3QE 

www.cambridgelivetrust.co.uk 

BurySOUND 2017 

Grand Final 

The legendary BurySOUND music 

competition returns, celebrating new 

artists emerging from in and around 

Bury St Edmunds Rock City.The Grand 

Final will feature the winning band from 

Heats 1-5, as well as guest headliners 

(and BurySOUND 2016 winners) 

Suburban Minds. The final will also 

feature the Vinyl Hunter pop-up shop, 

audience prizes and giveaways. 

Friday 3rd March | 6pm | Tickets: £5 

The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3FD 

www.theapex.co.uk 

La Strada 

ONE TO 

WATCH 

La Strada ‘The Road’, a metaphor for life, 

is a deeply impassioned tale of love and 

loss, set against the backdrop of a country 

still reeling from the devastating effects of 

the Second World War. Frederico Fellini’s 

Oscar-winning La Strada is one of the alltime 

masterpieces of world cinema. 

This musical adaptation is directed by 

Hollywood 

Meets Broadway 

Returning for their fourth themed 

concert, Bury St Edmunds Concert 

Band are, this year, combining music 

from the big screen in Hollywood to the 

bright lights of Broadway. There will be 

music from film and musicals including 

Miss Saigon, Moulin Rouge and a fine 

selection from the Gershwin Brothers. 

This is a fundraising event to support the 

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds. 

Saturday 18th March | 7:30pm 

Tickets: from £8.50 | Theatre Royal, 

Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1QR 

www.theatreroyal.org 

Olivier Award nominee Sally Cookson 

(Jane Eyre & Peter Pan National 

Theatre, Hetty Feather West End) and 

boasts a beautiful new score by Benji 

Bower with songs performed by an 

international cast of actor musicians. 

Moving between the dazzling lights of 

the circus and the bare landscapes of 

rural Italy, this production of La Strada 

promises to be a theatrical feast for all 

the senses. 

Monday 27th March - Saturday 8th 

April 2:30pm & 7:45pm | Tickets: 

from £18 | Cambridge Arts Theatre, 

Cambridge, CB2 3PJ. 

www.cambridgeartstheatre.com 


Entertainment 

LOOK OUT 

Keep your eyes peeled for our line up of must-see films, 

Article by Josh Tait 

up-and-coming musicians and the next big thing... 

DOCTOR STRANGE 

Director: Scott Derrickson 

Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams 

Release Date: 6th March 

In the mould of Guardians of the Galaxy and Ant Man, Doctor 

Strange is one of Marvel’s more off-beat characters to get the big 

screen treatment. Benedict Cumberbatch plays arrogant surgeon 

Stephen Strange, who reaches a crossroads in his life after seriously 

injuring his prized hands, leaving his career in tatters. An education 

in the mystic arts follows, and with it some mind bending Inception 

style visuals that are far more innovative than anything previously 

glimpsed in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. 

WONDER WOMEN 

Directors: Patty Jenkins 

Stars: Gal Gadot, Robin Wright, Chris Pine 

Release Date: June 2017 

Just in time for Summer Blockbuster season comes the latest 

attempt to kickstart DC’s Cinematic Universe. It’s fair to say that 

their joint efforts with Warner Bros. to compete with Marvel’s 

cinematic success have not been a resounding success so far, 

and their endeavors reached rock bottom with last year’s poorly 

received Batman Vs Superman. Gal Gadot made her debut as the 

immortal Amazon warrior (princess) in that film, but far from being 

tainted by association, hopes are high for a character whose comic 

book counterpart has been revitalized in recent years. Wonder 

Woman director Patty Jenkins is a relative newcomer to the world 

of big budget blockbusters, but her work on the US crime drama 

‘The Killing’ suggests a darker take on a character that is often not 

taken seriously enough. 

CD: Grandaddy 

LAST PLACE 

After a six year 

absence, Grandaddy’s 

return has been a 

gradual one - a gig here 

and a festival headline 

slot there - culminating 

in this year’s first album 

since 2006’s Just Like 

the Fambly Cat. The 

enigmatic five piece 

have always positioned 

themselves slightly left 

of the mainstream, 

which thankfully means 

that their wistful, 

distinctive blend of 

anthemic, experimental 

rock has always had a 

timeless quality that has 

set them apart from 

their more conventional 

peers. New tracks 

Way We Wont and 

Evermore are not a 

departure from their 

signature sound, but 

their idiosyncracies 

– Way We Wont’s 

wobbly synth riff, or 

frontman Jason Lyttle’s 

understated vocals – 

make sure that there 

will always be a place 

for Grandaddy. 

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3rd March 

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10th March 

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Adults: £14 

Children (5-16 yrs): £5 

Family (2 adults & 3 children): £38 

Under 5’s: FREE 

(FREE parking) 

Available online at www.ukgamefair.co.uk 

or by calling 01263 735828. 

The East Anglian 

Game & Country Fair 

When? 

Where? 

Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd April 

Euston Estate, Thetford, IP24 2QH 

The East Anglian Game & Country Fair is 

an annual two day, family event welcoming 

world class events and attractions to the 

show each year. There are lots of fun and 

educational activities for children of all ages 

to get involved with such as learning how 

to fish or to ‘have a go’ at archery. There 

are opportunities to hold a bird of prey and 

learn about them, drive a mini electric land 

rover around obstacles, race ferrets, take 

the family dog around the agility course, 

ride a donkey, learn about a wide range of 

animals from alpacas to snakes or simply 

enjoy watching the arena displays. 

New attractions for 2017 include The 

Mounted Games Association of Great 

Britain and The British Scurry & Trials 

Driving Championships. Watch ponies of all 

shapes and sizes take on a timed obstacle 

course made from cones, temporary 

barriers, flags arches and ramps all against 

the clock. Speed, agility and bravery are 

all required! Audience participation is 

encouraged to spur on the competitors and 

provides great entertainment for all the 

family. 

There’s a fantastic line up of more free 

events to watch in the Main Arena and 

across the show including Ye Olde Redtail 

Falconry, Sheep Dog & Duck show, Gun 

Dog displays, live workshops with ‘The 

Horseman’ Gary Witheford, Traditional 

Craft demonstrations and Farrier and 

Blacksmith demonstrations. 

Whether it’s watching the arena displays, 

seeing the forestry village with cutting 

and pole climbing competitions, joining in 

with your dog at the K9 Aqua Dog pool, 

shopping at the 350 tradestands or relaxing 

with a glass of bubbly at the member’s 

enclosure. There will be lots to enjoy for the 

whole family. 

There will be glamping and camping 

available at discounted rates if booked in 

advance, with storytelling and marshmallow 

toasting around the campfire Friday night 

and free live music at the bar Saturday 

night. 

WIN, WIN, WIN! 

For your chance to win one of two 

family tickets, head over to their 

website to watch the 2017 Game & 

Country Fair video and answer the 

following question correctly: 

IN THE ‘HAVE A GO’ AT ARCHERY 

SCENE - WHAT COLOUR TARGET DOES 

THE GIRL HIT WITH HER ARROW? 

a. Black 

b. Red 

c. Yellow 

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their short 2017 Game & Country 

Fair video found on their homepage. 

Please email your answer along with 

your name, address and telephone 

number to info@ukgamefair.co.uk. 

Please credit VELVET MAGAZINE 

in your email too. 

Competition closing date is 1st April 

2017 and winners will be picked at 

random. E-tickets will be emailed to 

the successful winner. 


Wedding 

Winning 

WEDDING 

VENUE 

We catch up with 

Bassmead Manor Barns 

after winning Countryside 

Wedding Venue at 

The Wedding Industry 

Awards 2017 

The breathtaking barn wedding venue, 

Bassmead Manor Barns, has recently 

been awarded with the prestigious title 

of Countryside Wedding Venue at The 

Wedding Industry Awards 2017. Through 

a combination of feedback and judges’ 

opinion, they triumphed over seven other 

regional winners to be crowned best in the 

country. 

This national award is a fantastic 

achievement and is a clear demonstration of 

the hard work and dedication that goes into 

creating the perfect wedding for couples at 

this stunning venue in Cambridgeshire. 

It’s clear to see why Bassmead Manor Barns 

is so beloved, with its unique and enchanting 

Rickety Barn, contemporary Bridge Barn 

for receptions and idyllic gardens and 

surroundings creating a truly unique setting. 

The Galloping Gourmet wedding team also 

received plenty of plaudits, with their brides 

and grooms scoring them incredibly well for 

all their efforts in making their wedding days 

as special as possible. 

Cordelia Squire, who owns this awardwinning 

venue with husband Richard, was 

delighted with the news. “We are honoured 

and delighted to be the TWIA National 

Wedding Venue of 2017 (countryside). 

It means a huge amount to both Richard 

and I as venue owners and the whole team 

here. We are passionate about delivering a 

beautiful venue, wonderful service and the 

days of our couples’ dreams. It is humbling 

“We are passionate 

about delivering 

a beautiful venue, 

wonderful service 

and the days of our 

couples’ dreams.” 

to know we have fulfilled this for so many 

couples, and of course we will strive to 

continue to do so in the future.” 

Country House Wedding Venues has been 

working with Bassmead Manor Barns for a 

number of years, handling the marketing 

aspects of their operation and helping the 

venue grow from strength to strength. 

A spokesperson for CHWV said, “We 

couldn’t think of a more deserving venue 

than Bassmead to receive this award. It’s 

been a pleasure to work with such a unique 

venue and we look forward to helping them 

achieve more and more.” 

Bassmead Manor Barns 

Staploe, St Neots, 

Cambridgeshire, PE19 5JB 

Tel: 01234 860006 

www.bassmeadmanorbarnsweddings.co.uk 


Velvet’s one-stop shop for all your health, fashion and beauty desires 

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Debugging The Crossfit Myths p67

Fashion Handbook 


Handbook 

Fashion 

Kenzo Roars In 

Luxury Cambridge-based fashion boutique, 

Ellie Elie Saab 

Giulio welcome Kenzo for women 

“French luxury fashion house, Kenzo was the concept of 

fashion student, Kenzo Takada. The Japanese designer 

travelled to Paris in the early sixties to inspire the world of 

fashion with his take on luxury clothing. 

His foray into women’s fashion saw him take inspiration 

from his Asian heritage and the prominent European 

fashion houses and created his first boutique ‘Jungle Jap’ in 

Paris during the seventies. 

Kenzo grew into one of the most sought after brands in 

fashion going on to produce men’s fashion, perfumes, and at 

the turn of the century, housewares. After retiring, Takada 

passed the torch and the brand currently has Humberto 

Leon and Carol Lim as creative directors. The American duo’s 

leadership has seen the brand stride into its place as a luxury 

contemporary brand and a must have in your wardrobe. 

In store at King Street and online (www.giuliofashion.com) 

you will see inspired pieces for men and women that mirror 

the brand’s original concept. Featuring the brand’s famous 

tiger motif adorned on t-shirts and knits, as well as other 

cheeky prints on footwear and accessories that hold up the 

principles the brand has been so ever longingly adored 

for.” - Giulio, Cambridge. 

Mini Kalifornia X 

Badges Bag, £390 

Python Kurved 

Continental 

Wallet, £170 

Snake Tiger 

Sweatshirt, 

£200 

Tiger 

Sweatshirt 

Dress, £230 

Giulio 

24-32 King Street, 

Cambridge, CB1 1LN 

Tel: 01223 316100 

www.giuliofashion.com 

Digging The Drouser 

From skorts, jeggings and even 

shackets; fashion hybrids are 

nothing new. Say hello to the 

latest must-have - the drouser. 

Yes... that is a dress and pair of 

trousers rolled into one! From 

casual daywear to show-stopping 

evening pieces, drousers are 

everywhere thanks to the likes of 

Elie Saab and Givenchy. Create 

it for yourself without having to 

invest by layering your statement 

slip dress over your favourite 

tapered or flared trousers. 

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Fashion Handbook 

Fabulous Fashion 

Fundraiser 

WHAT? 

Fashion Fusion is a stylish 

evening of fabulous fashion to 

raise funds for the extremely 

worthwhile St Nicholas Hospice Care. 

WHEN? 

Friday 5th May 

Drinks reception: 7pm | Catwalk show: 7:30pm 

WHERE? 

The Apex, Bury St Edmunds 

The evening will showcase the best fashions from ten of Bury St 

Edmunds’ high street and independent retailers. Abby Mayes, hospice 

corporate fundraiser, said, “Fashion Fusion is always a wonderful 

evening for the style-conscious, with the best of Bury displayed on the 

catwalk. “I’d like to thank The Apex team for holding Fashion Fusion in 

aid of the hospice. In previous years the event has raised thousands for 

us, so I hope the 2017 event is another show-stopper.” 

As well as being able to enjoy the show guests will also be able to peruse 

a selection of fashion and beauty related stalls in The Apex’s upstairs 

lounge before the show and during its intermission. Tickets, which cost 

£18, include a welcome cocktail courtesy of the English Spirit Distillery, 

interval refreshments will be supplied by Sodexo Prestige. There will also 

be a raffle, with all proceeds going to the hospice. 

The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3FD 

Tel: 01284 758000. www.theapex.co.uk 

HIGH STREET STEAL 

Bag yourself a high-street 

bargain with this on-trend 

gingham frill jacket 

Gingham 

Check Coat 

£79.99, Zara 

Oversized Gingham 

Coat, £1,434, Rochas 

Brave The Bralette 

Dubbed as a must-have for this spring/summer, bralettes 

are everywhere at the moment as they continue on from last 

season’s motto of ‘wear your nightwear as daywear’. From strappy 

cut-outs to patterns and luxe fabrics, if you’re still not sold, try 

layering over a structured shirt for an instant on-trend look. 

Black Vinyl ‘Bralet’ 

£28, River Island 

Bralette Top 

£25.99, Zara 

Prada 

Lace V-Neck ‘Bralet’ 

£29, Topshop 

Miu Miu 

Victoria Beckham 


Fashion 

Stella McCartney 

Creatures of Comfort 

Lorrie Top 

£99, Hobbs 

Tibi 

Lucky Charm Suede 

Ankle Boots, £85, Office 

Khaki Green 

Handbag 

£34.99, H&M 

Rains Curve Khaki 

Jacket, £95, blue 

Saffron Walden 

Killer Khaki 

Say hello to the new black. Khaki will be a welcome 

and versatile addition to our spring wardrobes. 

Carolina Herrera 

Medina Velvet High 

Sandal, £165, Whistles 

Khaki Chain 

Strap Shoulder 

Bag £65, Dune 

Babydoll Shirt 

£29.99, Zara 

Cotton Cropped Jumpsuit 

£49.99, Mango 

Crocus Drape Midi 

Skirt, £89, Jigsaw 


Fashion 

Antonio Berdardi 

JW Anderson 

Alexander Wang 

Mary Katrantzou 

Anya Hindmarch 

Erdem 

David Koma 

Mary Katrantzou 

Yes I know... we’ve not even had a chance to don our spring/summer garments yet but the 

runways have already determined what we should be adhering to this autumn/winter. 

When it comes to colour it appears anything goes. From rich 

earthy colour palettes to bright colour blocks. Fuchsia pink will 

carry us right through to next year as seen by the likes of Versus 

Versace and others. Christopher Kane opted for a much more 

muted pink palette as did Anya Hindmarch. Antonio Berdardi 

went for a heavily navy infused look, whilst David Koma favoured 

khaki. It appears mustard yellow is set to be the colour of the 

season thanks to the likes of Calvin Klein. Other colour palettes 

include rich blues and purples and oxblood red. 

For inspiration when it comes to prints and patterns, think vintage 

wallpapers, wild flowers, embroidery, patchwork and other clashing 

favourites. Things we didn’t think went together now do thanks 

to mismatching at JW Anderson and Mary Katrantzou. Florals 

are sticking around for yet another season but in vast variation. 

Christopher Kane brought pale pink brocade florals whilst Preen 

by Thornton Bregazzi mixed electrified florals and vintage prints. 

As expected we will see a slight adaptation of this year’s SS17 

trends as we move into the colder months. Ruffles won’t be going 

anywhere and neither will velvet. Both dominated the runways of 

Erdem, Antonio Berdardi and others. 

Asymmetry will also stay prominent as we look towards uneven 

hemlines and skewed skirts and dresses from David Koma, 

Christopher Kane and others. Pleats and flute sleeves will also 

continue to dominate, as will drop hems. A heavy emphasis 

on shoulder detailing is still a must, as we see an abundance of 

puffiness at Temperley London. We loved their adorable bib 

necklines and tie collars. Talking of adorable, we loved Molly 

Goddard’s pretty dresses and renowned knits. We also saw the 

return of the classic Noughties leggings and ballet pumps combo. 

Talking of comebacks, remember wearing hotpant shorts over 

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Fashion 

Mulberry 

Roksanda 

Peter Pilotto 

Topshop Unique 

Topshop Unique 

Oscar de la Renta 

Paul Costelloe 

your tights? Yes, Alexander Wang has 

rekindled this romance. We also saw Ryan 

Lo collaborate with Hello Kitty to give 

a playful new print to their drop-waist 

dresses. 

When it comes to outerwear, it’s all about 

making an entrance. Opt for the oversized, 

patterned piece and let that do the talking. 

Patterned coats were seen across the 

board from Paul Costelloe and Peter 

Pilotto. From loud jacquard prints at Mary 

Katrantzou to more muted pastel florals, 

they are a must for everyone’s winter 

wardrobe. If you’re not fancying the garish 

prints, go oversized and pick those with a 

fur collar trim. Capes and wraps will remain 

so be sure to keep them at the front of 

your wardrobe. Roksanda showcased 

oversized shearling coats in abundance and 

Preen by Thornton Bregazzi also favoured 

the boyish fitting quilted shrugs. 

Oscar de la Renta brought a new twist to 

jazzing up our favourite LBD as it’s now 

all about the embellished footwear. Ditch 

your statement necklaces and draped 

earrings as it’s time to let your feet do the 

talking. 

Much-loved British label Mulberry brought 

yet another stunning show which was 

full of wallpaper prints, pleated dresses, 

checked suits, floral capes, cord skirts, 

fairisle knits and embroidery. Bag-wise, 

it was all about their cross-body ‘hat box’ 

style bags. 

Topshop Unique offered yet another 

uplifting show of colour. They returned 

back to their British roots with their new 

campaign girl Lily Jean Harvey. Lily has 

taken over from our American Instagram 

crush, Taylor Hill. The show was jampacked 

with slogan tees, stripes and 

tracksuits. 



Fashion 

Balenciaga 

Coco De Mer 

Percossi Papi 

Topshop 

Capsule 

Collections 

Fashion-forward Ludy, lends a hand when it 

comes to updating our wardrobes 

The fashion Gods have granted us with a few stylish hints to nail 2017 on the head. All eyes on sharp 

and bright melamine-looking floral patterns and swap all pumps for kitten heels. Make a statement with 

a dramatically exposing blouses, embrace bralets and any brassiere that catches your eye. Start collecting 

oversized earrings and brooches straight away and brace yourselves for a new ‘floor sweeping’ 

trouser invasion which you will be killing. Meanwhile, get packing and make sure you store all of your 

polo necks, pussy bow blouses, chokers and miniskirts and the rest of the pastel items tainting your 

closets for another fashion season ahead. I have collated a capsule collection which will save the day. 

Ludy’s blog - www.ludy.co.uk | Instagram - @ludy.co.uk 

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Rosie Assoulin 

Jacquemus 

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Fashion 

Marques’ Almeida 

Monse 

Stripe Wide Leg Trousers 

£90, French Connection 

Contrasting Stripe 

Shirt, £25.99, Zara 

Double-Breasted 

Jacket, £29.99, H&M 

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stripes 

LOEWE Barcelona Striped Leather 

Shoulder Bag £1,925, Selfridges 

Sophie Hulme Square 

Albion Stripe Bag, £695 

Giulio, Cambridge 

Nina Ricci 

Mulberry 

L.K. Bennett 

Briley Stripe Coat 

£375, John Lewis 

Taifun Striped Dress, £98 

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Rag & Bone Blanket 

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Beauty Notebook 

Article by Samantha Nice 

Notebook 

Beauty 

National Fragrance Day 

Because did we really need a 

reason to buy a new perfume? 

Escentric Molecules 

Molecule 04, £75, Bedford 

Lodge Hotel & Spa 

Cartier Baiser Fou Eau de 

Parfum, £75, John Lewis 

Acqua di 

Parma Limited 

Edition Peonia 

Nobile Eau 

de Parfum 

£116, House of 

Fraser 

REN 

To The Rescue 

Gucci Guilty Absolute Eau 

de Parfum, £70, Debenhams 

Tuesday 

21st 

March 

Sensitive skin sufferers listen up! 

REN have answered all of your 

prayers with this comforting rescue 

mask. It helps to strengthen the 

protective moisture barrier, aid 

recovery and increase your skin’s 

ability to cope with stress. Apply 3 

times a week or whenever your skin 

is crying out for a little ‘pick me up’. 

Simply leave on for 15 minutes and 

rinse to reveal and instantly smoother 

and calmer complexion. 

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria 

in Bergamote Calabria 

£48.50, John Lewis 

REN Evercalm Ultra Comforting 

Rescue Mask, £28, Space.NK, 

Cambridge 

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Beauty Notebook 

Stephen John 

1 Lawson Place, 

Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7EW 

Tel: 01284 700100 

www.stephen-john.co.uk 

RESTORED BY REDKEN 

“My number one go-to retail product is Redken Heat Cure self-warming mask. This 

weekly, fortifying mask delivers deep conditioning to restore hair’s healthy look and feel. 

It’s ideal for use in between Heatcure in-salon service or as a stand-alone mask. After 

just one application, this intense at-home, self-heating mask restores the appearance of 

shine and condition.” 

Gregg Stubbings, Creative Director at Stephen John. 

Foam Comforts 

Give your skin a truly deep clean with 

a foaming cleanser or face wash. 

These gel-like formulas are activated upon contact 

with water and are great for removing any unwanted 

dirt and impurities. Take a look at 

our top picks. 

Elemis Gentle Foaming Facial 

Wash, £28, www.elemis.com 

Kiehl’s 

Calendula 

Deep 

Cleansing 

Foaming 

Face Wash 

£44, Kiehl’s 

Cambridge 

Aveda Shampure Thermal Dry 

Conditioner, £25, www.aveda.co.uk 

HAIR 

HERO 

So there aren’t many of us who aren’t 

dry shampoo fans on those nonwash 

days, but are you just spritzing 

through your roots and forgetting 

about the mid-lengths and ends? 

Yes! Us too until we were introduced 

to Aveda’s Shampure Thermal Dry 

Conditioner which is perfect for 

applying from root to end. This fine 

mist carefully revives each strand 

leaving it feeling soft, conditioned, 

and full of movement. Oh and it also 

smells incredible too! 

Dior Purifying Foaming 

Cleanser, £25, John Lewis 

Aveda Shampure Thermal Dry 

Conditioner, £25, www.aveda.co.uk 


Nail It 

It’s time to start brushing up on your 

french mani skills as it’s officially 

making a comeback. 

Beauty 

Salvatore Ferragamo 

DIY: Buff and file to your desired shape and length and prep 

cuticles. Try butter LONDON’s Melt Away Cuticle Exfoliator 

for a quick and easy answer. Apply a base coat (we love Nails inc’s 

Nail Kale for nourishing nails and making them super strong!) 

before then applying your taupe or pink nail polish and white tip. 

There’s no going wrong with OPI’s ‘whitest white’ for a crisp, clean 

finish. Finally, apply your top coat to set in place. 

1. butter LONDON Melt Away Cuticle Exfoliator, £15, 

www.feelunique.com 

2. Nails inc Superfood NailKale Base Coat, £15, www.nailsinc.com 

3. OPI Nail Lacquer in Alpine Snow, £12.50, www.opiuk.com 

4. Nails inc 45 Second Top Coat with Kensington Caviar, £15 

www.nailsinc.com 

get the 

Balmain 

look 

Fool Proof 

Lancôme’s Teint Idole Ultra Wear 

Foundation, £30, www.lancome.co.uk 

Get an instantly on-trend and easy to create 

look with these four makeup must-haves. 

Keep your skin looking dewy with Lancôme’s new Teint Idole 

Ultra Wear Foundation. It offers long wear, high coverage, is 

smudge and transfer-free and even comes in 40 different 

shades. Next, apply a generous coat of mascara and black kohl 

crayon to add definition and impact. Finish with a rosy pink 

lip colour. 

Elizabeth Arden Lasting Impression 

Mascara, £15, www.elizabetharden.co.uk 

MAC Kajal Crayon - Diane 

Kendal in Flourish Me Deep 

£17.50 John Lewis 

Burt’s Bees Gloss Lip Crayon in 

Pink Lagoon, £9.99, John Lewis 


Beauty 

STEP INSIDE 

We catch up with Laura 

Gahan, beauty therapist 

at Bury St Edmunds’ 

SK Clinic + Spa to hear 

about their extensive 

range of treatments and 

her go-to products and 

favourite brands 

Q: HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN AT 

SK CLINIC + SPA AND WHAT TREATMENTS 

ARE YOU TRAINED IN? 

A: I joined SK Clinic + Spa in June 2016 

after moving from Ireland. I studied for 

three years in the South of Ireland which 

enables me to carry out a wide variety 

of treatments including waxing, facials, 

massage and reflexology. Over the seven 

and half years I have been in the industry, I 

have gained a great insight into the beauty 

world from working in salons and spas in 

both Ireland and New York and from my 

ongoing training. I have recently been 

trained in IPL which I am really excited 

about starting in March. 

Q: WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TREATMENT TO 

DO FOR YOUR CLIENTS? 

A: I enjoy doing all treatments, but if I had to 

pick a favourite it would have to be facials. 

Pevonia facials are very relaxing treatments 

and achieve amazing results. This is 

something I have always loved about the 

brand. I have seen clients leave astonished 

with their instant results and most return 

for follow up treatments. 

Q: WHAT IS YOUR MOST POPULAR 

TREATMENT? 

A: At SK Clinic + Spa we do a lot of 

maintenance treatments like waxing. One 

of our most popular being intimate waxing 

such as Hollywood and Brazilian. We are 

also very lucky to be one of the only spas/ 

salons in the area to offer male intimate 

waxing which has become increasing 

popular over the last few years. 

Q: DO YOU HAVE ANY NEW TREATMENTS? 

A: Pevonia strive to constantly keep up to 

date with their treatments, products and 

packaging and this means clients are getting 

the best treatments and products. This also 

keeps it very interesting for us as therapists. 

The most recent treatments to the list are 

LipRenew Plump & De-Age Treatment, 

and the Wellness Fusion. LipRenew Plump 

& De-Age treatment has an instant effect 

increasing lip volume, visibly smoothing the 

lip contour and reducing lines and wrinkles 

with the client achieving fuller, sexier lips. 

The Wellness Fusion treatment is the 

ultimate head to toe relaxing treatment and 

includes a full-body polish and 30-minute 

massage. It’s the perfect treatment for this 

time of the year to relax and unwind. The 

body polish rejuvenates the skin and the 

massage helps to unwind and de-stress. 

Q: WHAT WOULD BE YOUR ONE DESSERT 

ISLAND PRODUCT AND WHY? 

A: This is a very tricky question but I 

would have to pick the Soothing Propolis 

Concentrate. It is the one product I 

always go back to as I suffer with hormonal 

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Beauty 

SK Clinic + Spa 

4 Northgate Street, 

Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1HG 

Tel: 01284 748470 

www.skclinic.co.uk 

breakouts around my chin. It’s made by 

bees and is desensitising, decongesting, an 

antiseptic and antibacterial. It also works 

great on minor burns. 

Q: WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE MAKE UP 

BRAND AND WHY? 

A: My favourite make up brand is 

bareMinerals. It’s fantastic as it’s based on 

only natural ingredients found in the earth. 

When working in a spa it can be quite warm 

at times, and I find the bareMinerals make 

up lets my skin breathe as it is very calming 

and non-irritating on the skin which ensures 

I don’t get breakouts. I also find it lasts all 

day and coverage can be built up to suit 

your needs. It has a wide range of colours 

and I particularly like their lip gloss. My 

favourite lip gloss colour at the moment is 

most definitely Party Starter. 

Q: WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE SKIN CARE 

BRAND AND WHY? 

A: Pevonia, I have worked with the brand in 

a previous Spa and was very excited to be 

working with it again at SK. I love Pevonia’s 

products to work with and for my own skin. 

All of pevonias natural products are 

designed to meet the needs of specific skin 

types and conditions. 

Q: WHAT WOULD BE YOUR BEST SKINCARE 

ADVICE? 

A: My number one skincare advice for 

everyone would be to wear a Sun Protection 

Factor (SPF). By simply applying an SPF, 

you are protecting your skin from harmful 

rays from our depleting ozone layer, skin 

cancer, brown age spots and preventing the 

development of wrinkled, premature 

ageing skin. 

There are two types of SPF - one chemical 

and the other mechanical. Pevonia opts for 

the mechanical product as it is far more 

effective in its ability to protect the skin 

and does not cause sensitivity as a chemical 

SPF could. 


Healthy Hotlist 

Hot list 


Healthy 

Arran House Stud will be 

open as of next month and will 

accommodate both children and 

adult swimming lessons. 

Elite Swimming 

Academy 

Elite Swimming Academy 

are adding another site in Newmarket 

It will house a brand new, fully 

redeveloped pool which clients can 

have exclusive use of. There won’t 

be the usual distractions similar to 

those at a leisure centre, making it 

the perfect environment for those 

looking to learn to swim. 

Their world class coaches are 

available for both private and 

class-led sessions and guarantee 

fast progress at affordable prices. 

Find out more at 

www.eliteswimmingacademy.co.uk 

or call 01638 465 699 

Naturally Neat Nutrition 

Neat Nutrition’s vegan protein is a hemp and pea 

blend, providing an ideal mix of amino acids. 

The plant-based protein is a great supplement for 

allergen sufferers as it’s both gluten and lactose 

free. Neat’s ethos of delivering the best products 

with high quality, natural ingredients is seen across 

their whole range. 

From £34. 

Available in chocolate, berry, vanilla or naked. 

www.neat-nutrition.com 

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Healthy Hotlist 

Dates For 

The Diary 

Lacking motivation at the 

moment? Signing up for a race or fitness event is 

a great way of giving you something to aim for. 

We’ve rounded up a few for you! 

1. Mud and Mayhem Duathlon 

Sunday 12th March, 11am 

Run 5km, bike 18km, run 5km. 

Santon Downham, Thetford Forest, IP27 0TJ 

www.gobeyondsport.co.uk 

2. St Helen’s Thetford 10k Trail Run 

Sunday 12th March, 11:10am 

10km of multi-terrain running. 

Santon Downham, Thetford Forest, IP27 0TJ 

www.gobeyondsport.co.uk 

3. Battle of the Knights 

Sunday 19th March, 12pm 

4km with 25 obstacles over an additional kilometre. 

The Playground, Church Farm, Barrow, IP29 5AX 

www.stnicholashospice.org.uk 

4. Stowmarket Half Marathon 

Sunday 19th March, 11am 

A half marathon hosted by Stowmarket Striders. 

Buxhall Church, IP14 3DL 

www.stowmarketstriders.org.uk 

5. Resolution Run Cambridge Spring 2017 


Choose from a 5 or 10km to help raise funds for The 

Stroke Association. 

Milton Country Park, CB24 6AZ 

www.stroke.org.uk 

6. Thorney 10k 


10km flat road race. 

Bedford Hall, Station Road, Thorney, PE6 0QE 

www.thorneyrunningclub.co.uk 

7. Only The Brave 

Saturday 1st April, 10am - 4pm and Sunday 2nd April, 10am - 4pm 

5 or 10 mile mud obstacle race raising funds for East Anglian Air Ambulance. 

Elveden Estate, Elveden, IP24 3TQ. www.eaaa.org.uk 

8. The Childerley Estates 10k hoohah 

Sunday 23rd April, 10am 

10km race to raise funds for Headway Cambridgeshire. 

Childerley Estates, Cambridge, CB23 8BA, www.hoohah.co.uk 

And for the extra ambitious… 

1. The Great Barrow Challenge – Spring 2017 

Starting on 14th April 

The only multi-terrain 10-day festival of marathon running in the UK. 

Challenge yourself over 17 different days throughout the year using our 7 

different single loop courses in the heart of Suffolk. Now bringing single 

1/2 marathons, single/triple/quad/10-day marathons, and a multi or single 

day 32 mile UltraMarathon - for those who want an extra challenge. 

Suffolk Academy, Barrow, IP29 5AX. www.thegbc.co.uk 

2. Rat Race Dirty Weekend 

Saturday 6th May 

Rat Race Dirty Weekend is the best obstacle racing weekend in the 

world… bringing you 200 monster obstacles over 20 miles with a 

phenomenal after party and huge event village and campsite. 

Burghley House, Stamford, Peterborough, PE9 3JY. 

www.ratrace.com 


Simply Hair 

COMPLIMENTARY MATRIX 

MORPHER TREATMENT 

WITH ANY COLOUR APPOINTMENT 

THROUGHOUT MARCH 

Beautiful boutique salon based in Exning high street, free allocated salon parking. 

All aspects of hairdressing Matrix and Balmain products used. 

Tel: 01638 578334 

14 Oxford St, Exning, Newmarket CB8 7EW

Debugging The CrossFit 

Myths 

CrossFit is a training methodology 

that incorporates a variety of 

weightlifting, gymnastics, bodyweight 

movements and cardiovascular 

exercise in a challenging and fun 

approach to fitness. 

We focus on what our bodies are able 

to do, and the changes in our body 

and mind set are a by-product of this 

hard work. We are more than just a 

gym; we are a community of likeminded 

individuals and families that 

all enjoy living a healthy and active 

lifestyle. 

When we are contacted by 

prospective clients, the questions 

they have are often the same. We 

thought it was about time we put 

some of the myths straight 

Fitness 

Paul & Ellie, owners at Eye’s T800 CrossFit box debug some of 

the myths surrounding the fitness programme 

“DO I HAVE TO BE REALLY FIT TO 

START? I DON’T WANT TO HOLD 

EVERYONE UP.” 

This is by far the biggest concern and 

the short answer is no. Every workout 

is appropriately scaled to suit every 

level of fitness, mobility and strength 

for each individual. All sessions 

are carefully planned to allow all 

participants to perform to the 

best of their ability. Our members 

range from 16 to late 60s, and all 

participate in the same class. 

“IF I LIFT WEIGHTS WILL I GET BULKY?” 

Although lifting weights is included 

in the sessions it is only part of 

what we do. We do not focus on 

body building; we focus on building 

strength and learning the skills of 

olympic weightlifting. Doing CrossFit 

regularly will give you a more athletic 

and toned physique. 

“I’VE HEARD IT IS QUITE INTENSE, WILL 

I GET INJURED?” 

You will be taught how to move well 

and lift weights properly, focusing on 

form over load, the latter will come in 

time. All of our classes are instructed 

by professional and experienced 

coaches that are focused on 

technique and the way you move. 

You only add weight to a movement 

if you are performing it really well 

and if you are happy to do so. This is 

something your regular gym would 

not offer. 

“WHY IS THE MONTHLY 

MEMBERSHIP MORE EXPENSIVE THAN 

MY LOCAL GYM?” 

You have to look at what you are 

getting for your money. Every class 

is like attending a group personal 

training session where you are 

watched, coached, encouraged. If 

you break down the cost per session 

that you attend it is incredibly good 

value for money. 

If you are bored of your current exercise 

routine, and fancy a change, give CrossFit 

a go. Head over to www.crossfit.com and 

search on their affiliate map to find your 

nearest box. You won’t regret it! 

T800 CrossFit 

Progress Way, Unit 2, Eye, IP23 7HU 

www.t800crossfit.co.uk 


Health 

Not only are Spire Healthcare renowned 

for their extremely high quality patient care, 

they’ve also earned a fabulous reputation in 

offering an extensive range of treatments 

and procedures for both insured and selffunding 

patients. We popped into their 

Cambridge-based Progress clinic to test out 

their new AlterG anti-gravity treadmills and 

find out a little more from Lauren Bradshaw, 

their specialist physiotherapist. 

WHAT IS THE ALTERG ANTI-GRAVITY 

TREADMILL AND HOW DOES IT WORK? 

It’s designed specifically for aiding physical 

rehabilitation and removes the usual strain 

caused by the body’s own weight on the 

lower limbs. It is able to select between 20% 

and 100% of your body weight whilst you are 

running. It’s precise unweighting technology 

allows users to push their training and 

rehabilitation further than ever before. These 

Spire Sprints Ahead 

Hear about Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital’s 

innovative AlterG 

anti-gravity treadmills 

treadmills are able to strengthen users in a 

way that couldn’t be achieved on the road, in 

the gym or even in water. 

WHO ARE THEY AIMED AT AND WHY MIGHT 

PATIENTS USE THEM? 

These treadmills are aimed at all levels 

of fitness - from top-level athletes and 

orthopaedic and neurological patients to 

seniors and even those who are looking to 

lose weight. 

For rehabilitation patients with lower limb 

injuries the AlterG treadmills are great. 

They’re also really beneficial to neurological 

patients who have conditions which mean 

they require extra assistance with mobility 

and strength. Not only this, they’re ideal 

for runners who are looking to boost their 

cardiovascular fitness without the impact 

that running unfortunately has on our joints. 

By reducing pressure on the body and joints, 

it enables rehabilitation users to quicker 

return to sport following an injury. 

HOW DOES A SESSION ON AN ALTERG ANTI- 

GRAVITY TREADMILL WORK? 

Each session allows you to exercise at a 

chosen percentage of your bodyweight. The 

anti-gravity condition is reached by filling 

the treadmill’s pressure-controlled chamber 

with air which lifts the user up and reduces 

any weight-bearing pain. Sessions may 

be booked as part of your physiotherapy 

appointment or as a stand-alone session. 

WHAT WAS IT LIKE? 

As a regular road runner I wasn’t quite sure 

what to expect, but after being zipped in and 

letting the machine gauge my bodyweight, 

Lauren was able to adjust the treadmill 

allowing me to run at different percentages 

of my bodyweight. When it was dropped 

to just 20% it felt as though I was running 

in space and had virtually no impact at all. 

My muscles were still running at 12km per 

hour but without the usual pounding on my 

knees and other joints. I can certainly see 

the benefit for those with injuries who are 

looking to regain mobility. 


Progress - The Cambridge Centre for Health and Performance 

Conqueror House, Vision Park, Chivers Way, Histon, Cambridge, CB24 9ZR 

Tel: 01223 200580. www.progresshealth.co.uk. www.spirehealthcare.com 


Health 

Journey 

Into Yoga 

Charlie Wall, of Cambridge Bootcamps, 

tells us about her new love for yoga 

Cambridge Bootcamps 

Tel: 07545 284928 

www.cambridgebootcamps.co.uk 

Rewind 6 months and I was working full-time running my 

Cambridge Bootcamp sessions; doing 1-2-1 personal training; 

1-2-1 coaching sessions and running online mindset groups. Whilst 

doing this, I was also training myself, using kettlebells, strength 

training and doing HIIT sprint training. I was basically going 

at 100mph almost everyday. Following some sad news in my 

personal life at the end of last year, my training took a backseat. 

I didn’t have time to work, or see my clients or train myself. 

Since my father’s death in October 

“I had no idea 

when I started 

the yoga 

challenge just 

how much I 

would enjoy it.” 

2016, I started to raise money 

for Headway Cambridgeshire in 

his memory. I decided I needed 

something to aim for so signed up 

to do the Cambridge Half Marathon 

this month. I am not a huge fan of 

long distance running but along with 

some supportive friends, I was on 

target to run it in a good time. I felt 

proud that the money being raised 

was going to a worthy cause and that I was back training. I was 

really enjoying the positive impact on my mental health too. 

All was well until I was rushed to hospital with extreme back pain. 

The doctors discovered that my small intestine had twisted and I 

needed an emergency operation to try to save the bowel. To cut 

a very long story short, when I saw the doctor post-op he told me 

that luckily they had saved my small intestine, but that they had 

found the ovaries ‘stuck’ to some pelvic scar tissue, and I had a fair 

amount of ‘rusty looking fluid’. I had three holes in my stomach 

and was told not to train. The doctor told me it wasn’t stress or 

running, I was simply unlucky. My world had officially crashed. 

After being house bound for the best part of two weeks, I 

happened to stumble across a 31-day yoga challenge on YouTube. 

I promised myself at least 10 minutes a day just basic stretching to 

get me moving again. I knew I was sinking in my mood and needed 

to take control. As a PT I knew what I should and shouldn’t be 

doing, so I adapted routines to suit. What I hadn’t considered was 

just how much it would improve my mental wellbeing and sense of 

control. 

I had no idea when I started the yoga challenge just how much I 

would enjoy it, how much I needed the space, time and element 

of self-care, or how many mental benefits it would give me. 

Yoga has helped me to open up. It’s helped me breathe, meditate, 

focus and be patient. It’s helped me to be kind to myself and 

given me time to think. I’ve learnt about mindfulness, meditation 

and about taking care of myself. I’ve learnt to practise gratitude, 

compassion and most importantly, I’ve learnt that I will not give 

up. “Turn your face toward the sun and the shadows will fall behind 

you.” - Maori Proverb. 

I am now doing yoga daily at home and I try to go to one class 

per week if I can. I hope to start running again soon, but I feel my 

body was telling me to slow down. I am going to embrace that for 

now and just see where it takes me. 


Nest 

The 

CONTENTS 

Cool To Clash 

Take inspiration from current 

fashion trends 

Design Inspiration 

From Max Spenser-Morris of 

Design Republic 

Bifold Vs Sliding 

Kloeber detail both options 

Velvet’s monthly property and interiors exclusive 

Get Blushing p74

Home Hub 

Home 

Written by Ashleigh Kerr 

brings you the latest 

HubVelvet 

home and interior trends 

get blushing 

Cool, fresh and hugely on trend - blush is the colour of the 

season. It’s modern soft but crisp colour works perfectly with 

teals and dark blues for a dramatic approach or with cool 

greys for a softer feel. Whichever way your leaning, make sure 

you blush with pink! 

Pinterest 

Pinterest 

Erin Clark Fleur Dark Canvas, from £45 

Fusion Pink Ranunculus in Glass Pot, £30 

All products available from John Lewis, Cambridge 

Design Project Plaster Cushion, £25 

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National Bed Month 

Whitemeadow Kensington 

Bed Frame, £1,199.99, 

Glasswells, Bury St Edmunds 

What better excuse to buy a 

new bed than National Bed 

Month! The Kensington by 

British furniture designers 

Whitemeadow is a beautifully 

designed stylish bed, and is 

available in 3 sizes. It comes 

upholstered, and in a choice 

of 12 beautiful fabrics. This 

grand looking bedstead makes 

an amazing focal point in any 

bedroom. 

Pinterest 

Pinterest 

Drawing on the walls 

is every parent’s 

nightmare... unless, 

of course, there is a 

chalkboard wall! Let 

your child (or your 

inner child) express 

and unleash their 

creativity on the safe 

compounds of one 

wall. Clean and re-use 

as much as needed 

and be happy in the 

knowledge that your 

walls are safe. 

Colours Black Matt Chalkboard 

Paint, from £11.73, B&Q 


Spring Forward 

26TH 

MARCH 

The days are getting longer, the sky is getting brighter, the weather 

is getting warmer (we hope!) and spring is approaching. On the 

26th March the clocks jump forward, stealing an hour from our 

sleep but adding an hour to our day. Make sure you’re not late with 

these fancy clocks. 

Marble Top 

Upgrade your dressing table with 

this sleek, weighty and elegant 

accessory. A fashionable space 

for your most precious jewellery, 

complete with an iridescence 

mirror. 

Large Marble Jewellery Box, 

£24, Oliver Bonas, Cambridge 


Home 

Arthouse White Brick 

Wallpaper, £11.65 

Homebase 

west elm Braided 

Jute Rug, £249 

John Lewis 

Galaxite Side Table 

£150, Oliver Bonas 

Pinterest 

A Touch of Texture 

Add a new dimension to any interior space by 

experimenting with texture. Try experimenting with 

alternative fabrics, wallpapers and materials to 

give an instant refresh. 

Pinterest 

Large Woven Geo 

Cushion, £20, Next 

Copper Metal 

Ceiling Light 

£95, Habitat 

Gray & Willow Bulb Marble Vase 

from £28, House of Fraser 

Calia Bar 

Table, £279 

John Lewis 

Calia Bar Stool 

£279 John Lewis 


Home 

BIFOLD VS SLIDING... 

...Kloeber tell us which are best when it comes to fitting doors in your home 

The trend for opening up your 

home to the outside and making a 

seamless flow from the living area 

to the garden is one that is here 

to stay. Innovations in the style 

of doors available over the last 10 

years have made this possible with 

high performance bifold and sliding 

doors becoming the norm. 

One of the most frequently asked 

questions by Kloeber’s potential 

customers is - “Should I choose bifold or 

sliding doors? Which is better?” 

The short answer to that question is that 

both are equally desirable in a property, 

but the choice is entirely personal 

according to Kloeber. 

“We try to advise the ‘pros’ and ‘cons’ of 

each choice to ensure that everyone has 

explored all the available options. Our 

bifolding and sliding doors come in a range 

of materials and colours and really add the 

wow factor to your property. We bespoke 

make all our doors to order using the best 

quality profiles, ironmongery and glass,” 

Matt Higgs, Sales Director and co-owner 

of Kloeber tells us. 

Kloeber’s bifold doors come in a choice of 

thermally broken aluminium or three types 

of engineered timber – pine, meranti or 

oak. Their sliding doors come in a choice 

of aluminium or composite (aluminium 

outside and timber inside). 

To enable yourself to make the right 

choice it’s important to consider how 

you’re going to use the room as well as the 

external space beyond the doors. 

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Kloeber UK Ltd 

St Margaret’s Way, Huntingdon, 

Cambridgeshire, PE29 6EU 

Tel: 01487 740044 

Email: info@kloeber.co.uk 

www.kloeber.co.uk 

HERE ARE SOME THINGS KLOEBER THINK YOU SHOULD 

BE CONSIDERING: 

1 

Is there another exit door near the bifolds/sliders or 

will this be a main point of entry and exit to the garden? 

A bifold with one master door leaf that can be used 

independently may be more suitable for a frequently used door. 

2 

How wide is the aperture? 

If it’s smaller you may want to be able to open up the 

whole space with bifolds. Bifold doors offer a 90% 

opening when folded back. If you have a larger opening, say 5 

metres or more, you may only need to open up part of the space 

therefore a slider may be more suitable. If the doors are going 

to be shut most of the time do you need the functionality of 

a folding door? Would you rather have the bigger expanses of 

glass that a sliding door could provide giving you an unbroken 

view of your environment? 

3 

Always consider your floor finishes. A level threshold 

with similar flooring inside and outside really creates 

a cohesive single space, especially when you open 

the whole space up with a bifold. Creating that seamless look 

between the inside and outside can transform your home and 

how you use it. 

“The bifold vs slider question is a frequent one for us but we’re 

pretty good at delving further and asking the right questions to 

get our customers thinking about what’s right for their needs. 

Of course there is no right or wrong answer here, just what 

suits your taste, the way and frequency in which you will use the 

doors and what’s right for the style and layout of the property,” 

Matt continues. 

The best way to make an informed choice is to view the doors 

first hand and to see how they operate and look. It’s important 

to explore all of your options when making such a large purchase 

so it’s worth taking a look at Kloeber’s extensive showroom in 

Huntingdon. 

Don’t forget, there is a full range of complementary products in 

addition to bifold and sliding doors including French and single 

doors, windows, fixed glazing, roof lights and contemporary 

and traditional entrance doors on display. Kloeber are a onestop 

shop for the self-builder and home improver and their 

experienced team are very happy to talk through all the options 

with you. 


Interiors 

Cosy Nordic 

For a limited time 

only, use the code 

VELVETMAG at 

www.kotiandco.com 

for free delivery! 

Koti & Co’s tips on how 

to create a cosy Nordic 

interior style 

A refined, colour palette is key. 

Stick to greys, white and beiges 

as your base colours. Add some 

accessories in muted colours, and 

use only one or two bolder colours 

as highlights. Try dark forest green 

or a stormy blue for example. 

Introducing Koti & Co 

Meet Kat 

and Nic, the 

founders of Koti 

& Co. They love 

bringing high quality, 

lesser known homewares 

to your attention. They never sell anything 

they wouldn’t absolutely love to have in 

their own homes back in cosy St Neots, 

Cambridgeshire. 

They are also trained product designers, 

who graduated from university and set 

up their design consultancy in 2014. 

Since then, they have worked with very 

prestigious brands designing homewares, 

kitchen gadgets and laundry products. 

Kat and Nic decided to add an extra 

branch to their business this year with 

an online shop selling their homewares, 

wall art, stationery and jewellery. The 

collections are curated (and vetted) 

by themselves focusing on style and 

functionality. You can feel confident 

knowing that the products you buy are 

of impeccable quality and therefore 

longevity. Koti & Co’s collections are 

edited and refined in ways other lifestyle 

stores aren’t. It is apparent that the 

founders have an excellent relationship 

with their suppliers. Each brand has an 

individual design story, and an attention to 

detail on their products that Kat and Nic 

have an eye for spotting. Kat and Nic don’t 

really speak in ‘designer language’ as it’s 

not really what they’re about. This is why 

on each product page there is a personal 

review from one of them which includes 

really useful information, so that you can 

understand how a product feels, or how big 

it looks for example. 

Koti is actually a Finnish word, meaning 

home. Kat and Nic enjoy Scandinavian 

design and so aimed to create the perfect 

mix of contemporary design whilst adding 

an accessible everyday comfort element 

to the overall aesthetic. As a result, their 

products can be placed in a multitude of 

interior styles whilst effortlessly and subtly 

exuding quality and style. 

Koti & Co 

Unit 6, Grange Farm Barns 

Colesden, Bedford, MK44 3DB 

Tel: 01234 376435 

www.kotiandco.com 

Mix up your materials! Incorporate 

natural materials into your 

scheme; hardwoods, brass, glass, 

silicone and stone all have an 

honesty to them, and provide a 

medley of textual elements. 

Focus interest. Rather than using 

overbearing wallpaper, which 

can sometimes be a little too 

permanent, use your accessories 

to focus your interior style. 

Everyday luxury. Invest in the 

products you use everyday, a well 

designed product is more fulfilling 

to use and own. 

Form follows function. 

Don’t substitute a product’s 

functionality just because it looks 

good! There are products out 

there that do both. 

Feel at home. Add in plenty of 

home comforts - a soft rug or fur 

throw, and a small lamp or some 

candles to softly light the room. 


Property 

New homes in Suffolk 

combining modern, 

rural living within close 

proximity of popular towns 

and cities 

Rachel Goodman of Fleur Developments talks to Adrian Peel 

about Lady Fishers Field in Risby, an elegant collection of just 14 

three, four and five-bedroom homes built by Fleur Developments 

and on the market with Jackson-Stops & Staff. 

Located close to Risby’s Norman church and pretty green, this 

striking new development is set in the heart of the picturesque 

Suffolk village - a village which enjoys easy access to a wide range 

of shops and activities and is also well-served by schools. 

Traditional in design, the 14 houses gently reflect the rural nature 

of the parish, while contemporary interiors are packed with modern 

and stylish ideas. Only five miles from Bury St Edmunds and a 

30-minute drive from Cambridge, each house in the scheme is 

beautiful in its own way and set back behind a paved driveway. 

The homes are generously 

“Location is 

of paramount 

importance 

when selecting 

a new site and 

Risby certainly 

met our criteria.” 

proportioned and include a large 

single or double garage. Exquisitely 

crafted throughout, they are 

built to maximise light and space, 

encompassing traditional styles and 

local materials. All this is designed to 

enrich this quintessential corner of 

Suffolk. 

Rachel Goodman, Marketing 

Manager at Norfolk-based Fleur 

Developments, spoke to Velvet 

about this exciting new project, something of a first for the 

company. “We do most of our developments in North Norfolk,” 

she explained. “This is our first foray into Suffolk and so this is a 

landmark site for us.” 

“Location is of paramount importance when selecting a new 

site and Risby certainly met our criteria, offering a rural idyll 

within close proximity to Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge.” 

Rachel continued: 

“As for the homes 

themselves, Fleur’s 

strapline is ‘Lovingly 

Made Luxury’ and we 

make every effort to 

live up to that. Our 

homes are designed 

to complement 

and enrich their 

surroundings and we 

spend huge amounts 

of time on the details. 

“We include traditional 

styles and local materials and the Lady Fishers Field homes are 

a lovely mix of brick, render, weatherboard and generous barge 

boards and deep timber fascias. We also specified that the roofs 

must be steeply pitched and used clay pantiles (we never use 

concrete) to ensure the homes echoed the period homes in the 

surrounding area. 

“For the setting itself, we make every effort to landscape the 

development so it captures the village feel, with abundant green 

spaces, specimen trees and lots of spring bulbs.” Commenting 

on the interiors, Rachel said: “Inside, our homes are well-crafted 

throughout, but what really sets us apart from other regional 

developers is the way we choose to maximise space and light. 

“Risby homes are full of light, with bi-fold or French doors always 

part of the spec – plus we love the luxury of space. We incorporate 

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wide hallways and landings, spacious openplan 

kitchen/dining areas and a snug/study 

for that extra reception room.” 

Rachel added: “While some of our threebedroom 

homes would be made into four 

by other developers, we choose to include 

the luxury of both a walk-in dressing room 

and an en suite in the master bedroom. In 

the kitchen/dining room, we always include 

a sizeable island in the kitchen area, as we 

consider this the hub of the household and 

so try to imagine how best to make family 

life work and make provision for that.” 

What else makes a Fleur home unique? 

“I think it is the attention to detail with 

the design of the homes,” replied Rachel. 

“Juliet, our Design Director, is very handson 

when it comes to deciding what she 

thinks is suitable. She takes great pains to 

make sure that everything exudes quality 

and is in keeping with the area.” 

“They’re lovely spaces to be in,” said Rachel, 

“and not a thing slips through without being 

really considered. They’re as good a quality 

as we can make them.” 

The Risby homes will be completed 

from June 17 and will be rolling out until 

February, 2018. Although the show home 

was only launched two weeks ago, four of 

the 14 available homes are already under 

offer. Asked whether there will be more 

Fleur developments to come in Suffolk, 

Rachel concluded: “While Risby is our first 

development in Suffolk, we are definitely 

looking at other sites in the area and hope 

to do many more in the years to come.” 

www.fleurdevelopments.com 

www.jackson-stops.co.uk 


Interiors 

Pinterest 

Linea Reversible 

Bedspread, £130 

www.houseoffraser.co.uk 

Joules Cream Floral 

Duvet Cover, from £50 

Joules, Bury St Edmunds 

Sanderson Willow Tree 

Cushion, £25, House of 

Fraser, Bury St Edmunds 

cool to clash 

Fashion trends are often a strong inspiration for new 

season interiors and this one is all about clashing patterns. 

Yes... florals and stripes now go! 

Kenzo 

Arlo Chevron Rug, 

£64.99, Glasswells 


Honeycomb Cushion 

Cover, £52, OKA 

Saffron Walden 

Pinterest 

Bandara Stripe 

Cushion, £35, John 

Lewis, Cambridge 

Roberto Cavalli 

Butterfly Home by Matthew 

Williamson Pom Pom 

Cushion, £20, Debenhams 



Landscaping 

The Other 

Branch of 

The Business 

We catch up with Simon Luckings, Operations Manager at S P Landscapes 

to hear more about the commercial side of their business and their recent projects 

S P Landscapes & Tree Contractors was founded back in 1998 

by their existing Managing Director, Steve Pammenter. Nearly 

20 years on, there are over 30 full time members of staff in their 

Red Lodge based depot which operates across 3 main divisions; 

tree services, grounds maintenance services and highway 

services. Whilst the team at S P Landscapes work heavily on 

domestic projects, the commercial sector also brings in a lot of 

work. “As well as undertaking tree works and landscaping works 

to private domestic properties, which is a large proportion of our 

business, we also undertake a lot of work for District and County 

Councils and the Highways,” Simon tells us. “These jobs tend 

to be larger vegetation clearance jobs as opposed to working 

on a single tree in someone’s garden,” he continues. “Our work 

for Councils include managing their tree stock to ensure that 

they do not pose a hazard to the public. This work will include 

the removal of dead branches, lifting of low branches that may 

impede pathways or roadways, and the removal of dead, diseased 

or unsafe trees,” Simon adds. “Our work for the Highways 

includes the removal of hazardous trees that pose a threat to 

road users, cutting back of vegetation to ensure signs are visible 

and large scale vegetation clearance for new junctions or road 

widening projects.” And it doesn’t stop there! In addition to tree 

cutting and removals, S P Landscapes also undertake a lot of 

tree planting. This involves anything from replacing a single tree 

to much larger scale planting of plots on the side of the highway. 

“We have recently completed a tree planting job on the M11 

Northbound carriageway near Fiddlers Hamlet in Epping, which 

was required to provide screening of the motorway from nearby 

houses,” Simon adds. Other recent planting projects include 

over 200 trees planted on street verges for Cambridge City 

Council and over 25 trees planted in parks and open spaces for 

Forest Heath District Council which were planted in January and 

February of this year. “We have also recently purchased a new 

Bomford Flail Bot which is a remote controlled mower capable 

of cutting grass, bramble or scrub on banks of up to 55 degree 

angles. This has a massive advantage when it comes to health 

and safety as the operator is not put at risk and can operate the 

machine from the safety of the flat ground at the bottom of the 

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S P Landscapes & Tree Contractors Ltd 

Arboracre, Elms Road, Red Lodge, IP28 8TD. 

Tel: 01638 750186 

www.splandscapes.co.uk 

bank. It has 2 different types of cutting 

heads; one for normal grass cutting and 

one for clearing scrub, brambles and wood 

vegetation. The scrub clearance head is 

capable of cutting through vegetation 

with a stem diameter of up to 3cm or 1 

inch. The machine is ideal for areas that 

are difficult to cut due to the steepness 

of the ground or where there is narrow 

access or rough ground. It has been used 

on Cambridge Water Reservoir sites, the 

Cambridgeshire Guided Busway and the 

Highway verges,” he concludes. 

Alongside this, they also help out a number 

of charitable organisations and volunteer 

groups with small projects in order to 

improve the landscape. “Last year we 

helped St Ives in Bloom by digging out the 

old existing shrubs from 3 planters that had 

become overgrown and unsightly at the 

St Ives Park & Ride site that links to the 

Cambridge Guided Busway,” he tells us. 

“We carried out this work free of charge 

with the help of some other companies 

so that St Ives in Bloom volunteers could 

carry out the planting. This has massively 

improved the amenity value of the site and 

St Ives in Bloom won a GOLD Award at 

the 2016 Anglia in Bloom Competition 

which was a rewarding outcome!”. 

Whether you’re interested in finding out more for a domestic 

project of your own or perhaps would like to know more 

about their commercial work, be sure to give them a call to 

see how their services can be of use to you. 


Interiors 

Article by Max Spenser-Morris, 

award-winning designer at Design 

Republic in Bury St Edmunds 

Design Inspiration Can 

Come From The Smallest Detail 

The two rooms of the home that are the most personal are the 

kitchen and the bathroom. Injecting a sense of character and 

personality into these spaces is therefore important, in order to 

create a sense of homeliness and to make them truly your own. 

Very often seen as the hub of the home, the kitchen is where 

family life takes centre stage and where entertaining friends 

begins, whilst the bathroom is a private space of sanctuary 

and relaxation. Both rooms from a design point of view lend 

themselves to experimentation and breaking from the norm in 

order to create something unique. 

When planning a new kitchen or bathroom it is vital to consider 

how you envisage the space will be used, what are the most 

important elements and what works in the existing space and what 

doesn’t? In the kitchen, practical elements such as layout and 

storage need to be decided at an early stage in the design process, 

in order to ensure the room works aesthetically too. Similarly, in 

the bathroom, it is important to think about who will be using the 

space and how frequently – is it the main family bathroom or a 

master en-suite or guest bathroom used on the odd occasion? 

Once these practicalities have been established, I really like to 

explore shapes, textures and colours in order to create your 

dream kitchen and bathroom within the boundaries set by you. 

This design outlook is something we actively encourage at Design 

Republic. It might be that we take the design inspiration for your 

space from a favourite piece of artwork or artefact, or it could be 

a piece of fabric or a favourite colour accent. Or it could simply 

just come from a conversation about how your family lives and 

operates. After all, if children are doing homework in the kitchen 

then this needs to be accommodated and if you love to entertain 

the last thing you want is for your sparkling conversation to be 

drowned out by the drone of an extractor hood or to have to 

reach too far for the next bottle of wine! 

Of course, a new kitchen or bathroom is a big investment and 

the design of the space needs to be tangible. Just as buying a 

new car requires a test drive in order to get a feel of how it drives, 

deciding on a new bathroom or kitchen is a similar process where 

visiting a showroom enables you to see the products ‘in the flesh’. 

As experienced designers this is something we feel very strongly 

about, which is why new customers are always assured of a warm 

welcome at Design Republic. 


Interiors 

Before 

Spring is in the air at Design Republic 

Commit to a kitchen design totalling 

£10,000 or above and enjoy 50% off any 

worktop. The promotion is available for a 

limited time only, so email 

info@design-republic.net or call 

01284 812590 to make an appointment. 

INSPIRATION 

IN ACTION 

After Jon and Clare moved into their 

new home in Cambridge, they wanted 

to maximise the space available without 

extending. They brought in Max from 

Design Republic to help. 

The home was a new build c.2000 and 

was a typical new-build with old Trade-Hut 

kitchen and utility room. The layout left 

no room for a breakfast table or enough 

tall units. There was also a separate dining 

room which Jon and Clare felt was not 

something they would use very often. 

Max began by opening the whole space 

to bring the dining area into the kitchen 

space. Max says: “The dining room suited 

the open-plan layout and would be used 

every day. With a couple of steel supports, 

this would be very easy to achieve.” 

After 

The clients wanted the new kitchen to 

retain a slightly country feel but not at a 

premium cost, so Max used painted shaker 

lay-on doors and end panels. The worktops 

were a Polar White Quartz. The white 

tones were offset by the warmth of the 

oak flooring. For what would be created, 

Jon and Clare were happy to lose the 

separate utility room as long as they had 

space to hide the washing machine and 

tumble dryer. Max created some tall units 

where the utility room was and stacked 

them behind matching furniture which also 

included larder storage. 

The medium height units work really well 

within the design. It offers a great ‘cooking 

centre’ with multifunction oven, compact 

oven with microwave, integrated coffee 

machine and pull-out larder. 

“We are over the moon with the design. 

The layout works so much better for us 

on a daily basis and we never thought we 

would be able to get so much into this 

space when we bought it. Looking back, 

getting Max in to help was the best thing 

to do rather than trying to do it ourselves.” 

Design Republic 

Unit A4 Risby Business Park 

Newmarket Road, Risby 

Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6RD 

Tel: 01284 812590 

www.design-republic.net 


otoring MOur motoring section is full of the latest models, reviews and gadgets 

CONTENTS 

The Volvo V90 

Phil Huff takes it for a 

test drive 

Introducing The New 

Honda Civic 

John Banks unveil the 

latest model 

The Volvo V90 p96

Motoring 

Introducing 

The New Honda Civic 

To celebrate the launch of the allnew 

10th generation Honda Civic, 

John Banks held an exclusive VIP 

event for local residents to unveil 

the model. The prestigious event 

gave attendees the chance to have 

their own personal and in-depth 

look at the eagerly anticipated 

5-door hatchback. 

The evening itself welcomed a talk 

from the Honda UK team detailing 

the updated design and features as 

well as the specifications and most 

notably the all-new platform and 

turbocharged VTEC engine. 

Hear all about the new Honda Civic which was unveiled 

at John Banks’ VIP event last month 

“The launch evening was a great 

opportunity for us to unveil the 

new model and showcase it to our 

customers. We also wanted to 

offer them the chance to visit our 

showroom and view it firsthand so 

they could see what a fantastic car it 

really is,” says Mark Banks at 

John Banks. 

The thrilling start to 2017 is set 

to continue for Honda and John 

Banks with the diesel Civic due to 

follow, and the Civic Type-R, having 

already claimed a prestigious award. 

The high-performance version of 

the Civic, took the highly acclaimed 

What Car? Award for the most 

anticipated car of 2017. This is an 

award voted for by the thousands of 

readers of What Car? magazine and 

marks out the hot hatch Civic as the 

most eagerly awaited car of the year. 

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Motoring 

John Banks Honda 

Bury St Edmunds - 01284 330559 

Cambridge - 01223 656180 

Ipswich - 01473 365133 

www.johnbanks.co.uk 

IN A NUTSHELL 

The new Honda Civic has been completely 

re-designed and re-engineered in a 

quest for technical excellence. The 

final result is a car which has a unique 

personality and sporty soul as well as being 

exciting to drive, refined, comfortable 

and sophisticated. Made in Swindon, it’s 

British-built and is already proving to be a 

popular choice with pre-orders performing 

strongly. 

DRIVE & PERFORMANCE 

It offers an engaging driving experience 

with ergonomic yet sporty driving position 

and a new dual pinion steering system 

which gives greater feedback and control. 

In order to have the power and economy 

to match its looks, Honda have developed 

two innovative turbocharged petrol 

engines. Both the 182ps 1.5 i-VTEC and 

129ps 1.0 i-VTEC come with the choice 

of a 6-speed manual or CVT automatic 

and feature Honda’s unique Earth Dreams 

Technology which offers the perfect 

balance of performance and efficiency. 

parking brake, the Civic's got it covered. 

The CONNECT infotainment system 

helps keep you in touch with one central 

touch-screen display which seamlessly 

integrates with your smartphone allowing 

you to get directions, play music, make 

calls and send and receive messages. 

SAFETY FIRST 

With a whole host of safety technologies, 

the Civic has in-built Honda SENSING 

which includes features such as intelligent 

adaptive cruise control, traffic sign 

recognition and lane keeping assist. Along 

with their agile handling assist system, this 

provides more predictable road behaviour 

and superior ride comfort. 

AT A GLANCE 

• Top speed 136 mph 

• 0-62 mph 8.2 seconds 

• Official fuel economy 48.7 mpg 

• CO2 emissions 133 g/km 

• Car tax F 

• Insurance group 22E 

• Power 182 PS (180 bhp) 

• Torque 240 Nm (177 ft lb) 

IMPRESSIVE INTERIOR 

With its spacious cabin and vast boot 

space, the interior is quite something. Its 

supportive and contoured seats mean 

you’re surrounded by comfort and quality 

making every journey a comfortable one. 

The interior technology is also something 

to note. From its new clever 7” Honda 

CONNECT touch-screen infotainment 

system and heated seats to its dual-zone 

climate control and even a neat electronic 

With demonstrators having just arrived, those interested in 

viewing and test driving the all-new Honda Civic are invited 

to contact and visit the John Banks Honda dealerships in 

Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge or Ipswich. 


Motoring 

The Volvo 

V90 

Written by Phil Huff 

Volvo claims that its cars are made by Sweden, not in Sweden. 

It’s a subtle difference, but one that the company is proud of, 

meaning that its luxuriously appointed behemoths can cope with 

anything the British climate might throw at it without breaking a 

sweat. 

I wanted to put that to the test, but if I’m going to test things 

thoroughly I might as well aim for ‘extreme’ and see what happens. 

Which is how I found myself in the middle of a lake in two tonnes 

of Sweden’s finest metalwork. 

Fortunately the lake, situated just a few kilometres from the 

remote ski resort of Åre, was frozen. Or at least that’s what the 

Volvo guys promised me, but given the creaks, cracks and moans 

coming from the icy surface, I was less than convinced. The 

temperatures had been unusually warm before my arrival, too, 

although it was a reassuringly cold -12C by the time I’d found my 

way to the Copperhill Mountain Lodge for the night. 

The drive there showed off the talents of the V90 Cross Country 

nicely. Raised by 65mm over the standard V90 estate, its softer 

suspension makes the ride even better than usual. 

Yes, there’s a little more bodyroll in corners, but it’s by no means 

intrusive and doesn’t affect how much confidence you can place 

in the car. That said, I was on special studded tyres that, on the 

clear stretches of tarmac, actually hindered roadholding slightly 

while making a lot more noise. Once I’d turned off the main roads 

and was on the way to Åre, the roads turned to sheet ice, where 

the studs came into their own. 

I confidently navigated my way using the Sensus infotainment 

system that’s built into this and the bigger XC90 SUV. It’s a 

masterpiece of design: everything you need is displayed on a 

HUD in front of you, while less important information is placed on 

the large touchscreen in the centre console. Seldom used options 

are hidden just a swipe of the finger away, leaving it safe to use on 

the road. 

The same goes for the rest of the interior. It’s as good as it 

gets, oozing minimalist Swedish style while being easy to use, 

spacious, comfortable and quiet. How the engineers have 

achieved this is a mystery, but they’re absolutely nailing it in 

Gothenburg right now. 

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The car itself feels nailed to the ground, 

thanks to an all-wheel drive system that 

splits power intelligently between the four 

wheels. Under normal circumstances, all 

the power goes to the front wheels, but 

once things get sketchy, it sends some 

to the rear wheels to balance things up. 

Unlike most systems, it’s also engineered 

to remain neutrally balanced 

when on the limit of adhesion, which 

makes it a more predictable car to handle 

under extreme conditions. 

Ah yes, those extreme conditions. 

Creeping onto a frozen lake is an 

unnerving experience, but once I’d been 

given a thorough safety briefing (“don’t 

hit any other cars!”) and gone through 

an exhaustive training session (“there are 

some cones, go round them”), I was let 

loose on the 50cm thick ice sheet. 

For the purposes of genuine consumer 

journalism, I left the computer aids 

switched on, which means there’s traction 

control, stability control, automatic allwheel 

drive and emergency autonomous 

braking. The surprising result is that it 

was possible to drive reasonably sensibly 

around the lake, the car stepping and 

braking individual wheels once it had 

decided that things were getting too 

enthusiastic. Point proven – the car is 

inherently safe. 

Switch everything off and it’s a different 

beast, the tail end of the car swinging 

to angles even beyond 90 degrees, yet 

remaining controllable, which is impressive 

considering the 5m long pendulum it 

becomes. Yes, to get the most out of it you 

need to know what’s going on with weight 

transfer, steering angles, grip coefficients 

and such like, but any loon could go 

out and have a huge amount of fun at 

Sweden’s natural test track. 

It might not quite represent a slippy road 

in the suburbs of Cambridge, but it’s 

reassuring to know that the car will look 

after you every bit as well there as it would 

in Åre. 

MODEL TESTED: 

Volvo V90 Cross Country 

D5 PowerPulse AWD 

• Top speed: 140mph 

• 0-62mph: 7.5 seconds 

• Fuel economy: 53.3mpg 

• CO2 emissions: 139 g/km 

• Power: 235PS (232bhp) 


Motoring 

The VW Golf has, since its launch in 1974, offered 

a range of practical and sporting variants. Originally 

intended to take over from the VW Beetle, the Golf 

offered a thoroughly modern take on being a car for all. 

So much so that by 2012, VW had built over 29 million 

Golfs. Figures like that speak volumes but in addition, the 

Golf has also won many awards over the years including 

European car of the year, not once but twice! 

In 1976 VW launched the Mark 1 Golf GTi, a car which 

has come to define the term ‘hot hatch’ fast, refined 

and above all, fun to drive. The GTi recipe was a game 

changer in the motoring industry and is still at the 

forefront of performance and affordable cars for many 

drivers. 

The original GTi set a new standard for road holding, 

reliability and all-round drivability, few cars in its class 

could compete. 

So why reflect on the long unbroken history of the VW 

Golf? If you are looking to buy a used car and you are 

tempted by a Golf, it is reassuring to know that what lies 

behind your car is 40 years of constant development by 

German engineers who started with an excellent product 

in the first place. They are a well sorted design. History 

may count for something, the Golf is a car which has a 

sound pedigree, it comes in many forms, three doors, 

five doors, convertibles, sports GTisoffering safe and 

reliable motoring to suit most budgets. 

At Newmarket Motor Company we have sold hundreds 

of Golfs over many years and we continue to supply 

them as they never seem to lose their essential appeal. 

Perhaps one of the enduring aspects of the Golf is 

that it appeals to men and women and to young and 

mature drivers alike. The appeal of the Golf concept has 

universal appeal and not just in the UK but across the 

globe though it has been known by different names, in 

the USA for example as the Rabbit! 

There is so much to recommend these cars for everyday 

use, but ultimately you need to drive one to understand 

why the Golf concept, like the VW Beetle before it 

has survived and remained at the forefront of modern 

motoring. 

We always have a range of VW Golfs in stock so feel 

free to come and take a look. If we don’t have the 

particular one you’re after we will find it if it’s out there. 

Your purchase will be a friendly experience, smooth and 

supported by our sales and customer service team. If you 

wish to use finance we can sort it out with no fuss 

Buy a Golf and join the club. 

The Golf Club 

This month, hear from 

Newmarket Motor Company about the 

much-loved VW Golf 

Newmarket Motor Company 

Exning Road, Newmarket, CB8 0EA 

Tel: 01638 666404 

www.newmarketmotorcompany.co.uk 

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