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GaryFoxonworksbelowWinsoverRoad,Spalding,wheretunnelswererumouredtohavebeenusedbymonks. 

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busiestroads? 

Engineers repairing acollapsed 

sewer inWinsover 

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Legend has it that monks at 

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and the Prior’s Oven pub in 

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Anglian Water has been 

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don’t knowbut it’s certainly big 

enough. 

“Itcouldbeanythingbutyou’d 

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outhow old it is first.” 

However, Spalding historian 

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“I wouldn’t take anynoticeofrumours 

abouttunnels as Idon’t 

thinkitwould have beenpossibletohavebuilttheminthisarea. 

“The tunnels are animaginary 

thing and there’sprobably 

nothing in these rumours at all 

because there’snothingtosubstantiate 

them.” 

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SouthHollandandtheDeepingsMPJohnHayesistomeet 

withGovernmenttransport 

officialsnextweekfortalks 

aboutafatalcrashinCrowland. 

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man,bothfromSpalding,died 

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were in collided withaHGV 

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border on Mondaymorning. 

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number of people killed on 

the 13.7 mile (22km) bypass 

linking Spalding and Eye, 

near Peterborough, since it 

wasopened in October 2011. 

Formal identification of 

the two victims has not yet 

beencompletedbut,speaking 

to theSpalding Guardian on 

Tuesday, MrHayessaid:“This 

accidentisindeed tragicand 

Imustsay howsorry Iamfor 

allthosewhohavesufferedaccordingly. 

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of safetyonthe A16 very 

hardsince Iwentbacktothe 

Department for Transport 

(DfT) (as aMinister in July 

2016). 

“I’ve also met with the 

chairman ofLincolnshire 

HighwaysAuthoritytodiscuss 

some of thesafetyissues. 

“ButI’llhappilytakethisup 

again at theDfT next week.” 

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Asmall crowd, manyincolourful attire, 

gathered to bid afond farewell to aman who 

‘brimmed withsmiles’. FULLSTORY: PAGE 12 

MAN, 25,FOUND GUILTYOFATTEMPTED RAPE 

Jailed for 

sexattack 

on frail 

woman, 94 

CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 

AGranthammanwhobroke 

intoahouseinthetownandattemptedtorapeafrailelderly 

womanwasjailedfor14years 

atLincolnCrownCourt. 

GregoryWilliswasdiscovered 

in the94-year-old’sbedroom 

whenmembersofherfamily 

went to check on her after 

discoveringtheirfrontdoor 

wasopen. 

Jonathan Straw, prosecuting, 

told ajury that the 

victim wasbeing cared for 

by members of her family 

after she movedout of acare 

home to live withthem 

in Grantham. 

Mr Straw saidthe incident 

happened at aget together of 

family members, including 

thevictim’sgranddaughterand 

great-grandchildren. 

The prosecutor told the 

jury that theelderly 

lady was 

asleep in her 

room while 

relatives 

chattedin 

abackroom. 

“Therecame apoint when 

theynoticedthatthefrontdoor 

tothehousewasopen.Immediatelytheywereconcerned,”said 

Mr Straw. 

“Theywentintothe living 

room and theretheysaw this 

defendant inthe room. His 

trouserswereremoved.Hehad 

his boxershorts on and his penis 

exposed. 

“Thevictim wasinbed.The 

covers had been pulled back 

and her pyjama bottoms had 

beenpulledoff. 

Gregory 

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Mournersturnedoutintheir 

hundredsonWednesday 

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month. 

ThepewsofKing’sLynnMinsterwerepackedwithpeople 

wearingSantahatsintribute 

to thestreetperformer,who 

passedawayaged62onJanuary 

23 after aheart attack. 

CanonChristopherIvory, 

rectoroftheMinster,saidMr 

Bowen was “first and foremost 

an entertainer” whose 

life should becelebrated, 

but who also 

should be rememberedforthehuman 

being underneath all 

of that. 

Before the funeral, 

aprocession 

led by fellow 

entertainer Sally 

Beadle made its 

wayalongtheHigh 

Street tothe Minster,passingthe 

spot 

whereMrBowenregularly 

stood. 

Ms Beadle said: “It was 

amazingtosee so manypeople 

come to to the funeral 

who knew him. Adistant 

relative and some former 

neighbours were heretoday 

to remember him.” 

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Town bids last 

farewell to Jim 

Mantook 

his ownlife 

in burning 

car in Eye 

AnEyemantookhisownlife 

in aflamingcar because he 

couldnotfacegoingonwithouthis 

late wife, an inquest 

heardthis week. 

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Cardused dayafterwoman 

went missing, court hears 

SylviaandPeterStuart,picturedin2013. 

Acreditcardbelongingto a 

womanwhoSuffolkpolicesay 

wasmurderedwasusedto 

withdraw cashthedayafter 

shewaslastseenalive, ajury 

hasheard. 

Althoughthe body of Sylvia 

Stuart, 69, from Weybread, 

hasnever been found,aman 

–who claims he is avictim of 

mistaken identity–is on trial 

at Ipswich Crown Court for 

her murder. 

AliQazimaj,fromsouthEssex, 

is also accused of killing 

Mrs Stuart’shusband Peter, 

75,whose bodywas found by 

police in astreamatthe rear 

oftheirhomeinMaylastyear. 

Qazimaj, aformer asylum 

seeker,haspleadednotguilty 

to both offences and is claiming 

that he is notwho police 

thinkheisandhadneverbeen 

to theUKuntil he wasarrested 

at ahostel in Luxembourg 

and extradited at therequest 

of theBritishauthorities. 

Thisweek,thecourtheard 

that Mrs Stuart’sBarclaycard 

wasusedat acashmachinein 

ThurrockonMay30lastyear, 

thedayaftershewaslastseen, 

to withdraw £200. 

The jury heard that one 

minute later afurther £100 

was withdrawn using the 

same machine and ashort 

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Prosecuting, Andrew 

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attempttoget £100 was 

made and earlythe next day 

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amachineinGrays. 

AliQazimajisontrial. 

Twomoreattempts were 

made using cashmachinesin 

Graysthe same daybut withoutsuccess, 

thecourt heard. 

Despitedenying being Ali 

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beenlinkedusingDNAtesting 

to blood found on acar abandonedinastreetinDoverand 

throughfingerprints, mobile 

phone records and police 

roadside cameras, theprosecution 

claim. 

It is allegedthatQazimaj 

knew ofMrand Mrs Stuart 

through aconnection with 

theirson-in-lawwhile working 

as acarer forhis father. 

Qazimaj is allegedtohave 

been afrequentgambler and 

amassed debts and to have 

committedthemurdersafter 

gaining theimpression that 

Mr and Mrs Stuartweremillionaires. 

Mr Jackson told the jury 

that bank records showed 

that between2013andMarch 

last year, Qazimaj had paid 

from his bank accountmore 

than £15,000 to online gambling 

sites. 

The jury wastold that details 

gathered by automatic 

number plate recognition 

camerashadshownthat Qazimaj’s 

Citroen car had been 

trackedonanumberofoccasions 

heading from his home 

in EssextoWeybread,sometimes 

in thedeadofnight,in 

themonthsbeforethealleged 

murders. 

The trial continues. 

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A fresh drive to promote Cambridge 

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Cambridge University Health 

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co laborate with the campus 

developers to promote and manage it, 

marketing the fast-growing site 

nationa ly and internationa ly. 

It comes after the Government 

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month, pledging su port for science 

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pot fo research an development. 

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over Brexit by a nouncing that it was 

to invest £ 15mi lion over the next 

decade in a new research centre that 

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Now Cambridge – where the 

development of AstraZeneca’s global 

R&D HQ alone represents an 

investment of £ 30mi lion – is k en to 

reinforce its role to the Government 

as the leading light in the sector, able 

to a tract new busine s, jobs 

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Joint developers Liberty Property 

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a nounced that CUHP – which brings 

together the university and thr e 

health trusts – wi l take on an interim 

role of managing inquiries from those 

joining th expanding campus 

Malcolm Lowe-Lauri, executive 

director at CUHP, said: “We believe 

Cambridge is the capital of the UK’s 

life science and is one of the key cities 

ready to lead the country’s future 

economic su ce s. The list of 

companies and organisations based in 

and around the city shows this is no 

idle boast. 

“On the campus alone we are home 

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campus continues to deliver new jobs, 

investment and o portunities to 

Cambridge and the East of England.” 

Jeane te Walker, who previously 

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Science Park. 

Andrew Blevins, managing director 

of Liberty Property Trust, said: “It’s 

important for people to know that we 

are open for busine s to companies 

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CBC. CUHP are we l placed to talk to 

potential o cupiers about 

the co laboration and networking 

o portunities that already exist 

at CBC.” 

Andrew Ca rington, managing 

director of Countryside, a ded: “As 

w enter the next phase of the 

campus’s expansion we remain 

focused on raising awarene s of the 

o portunities available to work 

alongside world cla s healthcare 

companies in what is rapidly 

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short-term co laborative a proach 

with CUHP to continue the promotion 

of the campus and kick-star the 

expansion, a lowing time for a more 

comprehensive promotional strategy 

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The campus has pla ning 

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square metres, th equivalent of 14 

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science-related business during phase 

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wi l expand the campus further. 

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chiefshopewillhelptoraise 

localaspirations. 

Around 100 teenagers, representingmost 

of thearea’s 

secondary schools took part 

in the inaugural University 

Challengeconference held at 

Lynn’s University Centreon 

Friday. 

The programme included 

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series of team challengesdesignedtostretchthestudents 

and encourage them to work 

together. 

Teachers from the participating 

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Spring has officially sprung... the evenings are finally 

getting that bit lighter and so is my wardrobe thankfully. I’m 

completely obsessing over gingham and frills thanks to Zara. 

Take a look at our fashion section starting on page 45 for a bit 

of seasonal inspiration. 

Elsewhere in this issue we’ve covered the much-anticipated 

Tamburlaine opening (page 18), an overview of the racing 

season at Newmarket Racecourses (page 34), a roundup of 

where to take the little ones over the Easter half-term (page 

36) and lots more local goings on (page 30). 

Talking of racing, I’m currently trying to source an outfit 

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Kitchen 

Article by Samantha Nice 

Our 

Honest Burgers 

Honest Burgers, who already have 18 restaurants in London, 

have now opened on Cambridge’s Corn Exchange Street. Their 

ethos is based entirely upon delivering simple burgers using 

great British produce – hence the honesty! Choose from dry 

aged beef, free range chicken or market vegetables before 

considering your additional fillings. All are served with their 

rosemary salted chips. 

Be sure to check out their brunch menu which is graced with 

an abundance of delicious delights. From their Honest Brunch 

to the classic Brunch Burger, they even have granola bowls and 

smashed avocado with eggs on sourdough! Oh… and they also 

do takeaway! 

Easter Lamb 

A popular choice for Easter Sunday lunch, 

but are you picking the best cut? 

Spring lamb is also often referred 

to as early, or summer lamb and is 

typically around 3-5 months old. 

The meat is very tender and is 

best eaten between February 

and June. The meat gains a 

slightly better taste later in the 

season due to it being able to 

graze longer. When looking for 

the best piece, opt for the slightly 

pink lamb. The older the meat, the 

darker it is, so be sure to avoid any 

brown bits. For roasting, the best parts 

are the leg or loin. 

Arriba, Arriba! 

Saturday 8th April - 7:30pm 

If you’re a lover of Mexican food then this one 

is for you. Casa Del Mar are holding a Mexican 

evening with delicious dishes and live guitar music 

throughout the evening from Rico Southee. 

Tickets are £35 and include a welcome drink. 

Corn Exchange Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QF 

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Kitchen Pin 

Date Night at 

The Ickworth Hotel 

It’s still important to make time to be together as a couple so make the first Thursday 

of every month your ‘date night’ at The Ickworth Hotel. Enjoy a night for just the 

two of you with a delicious 5-course tasting menu, followed by a romantic film and 

popcorn for £45 per person. 

You can make your dinner even more special by sampling fine wines which have been 

carefully chosen to complement your courses for an additional £30 per person. Why 

not extent your romantic evening by staying over at the hotel too. At just £50 for 

the night or £75 including breakfast, it’s the ideal mid-week treat. 

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SPRING GREENS 

Take inspiration from the seasons, and add a splash of 

spring green to your kitchen 

Young’s opens its first 

Cambridge pub 

Young’s are renowned for their 

welcoming neighbourhood pubs 

serving traditional seasonal British 

food and craft beers and now they’re 

finally here in Cambridge with The 

Station Tavern. Located a stone’s 

throw from the platforms, The 

Station Tavern’s interior reflects its 

location. They’re open 7 days a week 

for breakfast, lunch and dinner and 

have all eventualities covered. From 

breakfasts and light bites to hearty 

classics and Sunday lunches, there’s 

something for all. When it comes to 

drinks, Young’s really know what they 

are talking about. 

Choose from a wide array of craft 

beers from across the country, on tap 

or by the bottle, including their cask 

ales and local speciality beers. 

1. Swan Pyramind Kettle, £34.99, Argos 

2. Morphy Richards Sage Green ‘Accents’ Retro Toaster, £45, Debenhams 

3. KitchenAid Mini Stand Mixer, £449, John Lewis 

The Station Tavern 

2 Station Square, 

Cambridge, CB1 2GA 

Tel: 01223 489570 

www.thestationtavern.co.uk 


Join the celebrations at Tuddenham Mill 

10th anniversary offers and events 

LUNCH OFFER 

2 course lunch and a celebration cocktail for two for £45 

Available Monday to Friday. 

CELEBRATION COCKTAILS 

It’s party time at the Mill so why not treat yourself 

to a special celebration cocktail? 

Enjoy 2 cocktails for £10. 

For more information please visit: 

www.tuddenhammill.co.uk 

info@tuddenhammill.co.uk | 01638 713552 

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

Easter 

Hanging Easter Decorations, 

£2.50, John Lewis, Cambridge 

Easter Wreath, £35, 

Marks & Spencer, 

Newmarket, Bury St 

Edmunds & Cambridge 

EASTER 

SUNDAY 

16TH 

APRIL 

Artificial 

Daffodils in Tin, 

£2.75 & Happy 

Easter Hanging 

Eggs, £10, John 

Lewis, Cambridge 

Extra Thick Easter Egg, 

£27, Hotel Chocolat, Bury 

St Edmunds & Cambridge 

Easter Treats 

Make the most of Easter with these delicious 

chocolatey treats and unique decorative pieces 

Easter Mini Crackers, £4 

& Easter Napkins £1.50, 

Waitrose, Newmarket, Bury 


The Cocoabean Company 

Mini Egg Milk Chocolate 

Easter Egg, £12 John Lewis, 

Cambridge 

Giant Tub of Character 

Chocolate Easter Eggs, £25, 

John Lewis, Cambridge 

Bennet Swiss Chocolate 

Bunny, £20, Marks & 

Spencer, Newmarket, Bury 


Easter Pen Pals, £10, 

Hotel Chocolat, Bury St 

Edmunds & Cambridge 


ADVERTISE 

HERE 

FROM £170+VAT 

for more information contact 

info@velvetmag.co.uk

INGREDIENTS: 

Dough: 

• 610g strong white flour 

• 40g butter or margarine 

• 40g caster sugar 

• 1/4 teaspoons salt 

• 1 egg 

• 1 1/2 teaspoons fast action yeast 

(follow instructions on pack) 

• 125ml tepid water 

• 170g currants 

• 115g sultanas 

• 30g mixed peel 

• 1 1/2 teaspoons mixed spice 

Piped Crosses: 

• 4 tablespoons strong white flour 

• 1 tablespoon caster sugar 

• 1 teaspoons sunflower oil 

• 1-2 tablespoons cold water 

Glaze: 

• 100g caster sugar 

• 50ml water 

METHOD: 

• Put the strong white flour, butter or 

margarine, caster sugar, salt, egg, yeast 

and water into the bowl of a mixer 

fitted with the dough hook and mix on 

medium speed for 8 minutes until you 

have a very soft dough. Add currants, 

sultanas, mixed peel and mixed spice 

and mix for another minute. Remove 

dough onto a floured surface and knead 

into a ball. Put back into the bowl, cover 

with cling film and leave to prove in a 

warm place for 45 minutes to an hour or 

until doubled in size. 

• Turn dough out onto a floured work 

surface and gently press out into a 

rectangle to deflate. Divide into 16 

pieces and mould each piece into a 

neat ball. Line baking trays with baking 

Easter 

Fitzbillies’ Seasonal Favourite: 

The Hot Cross Bun 

Nothing says Easter quite like a hot cross bun so why not 

try making your own. Who better to provide a recipe than 

Cambridge’s Fitzbillies... 

parchment and arrange the balls in 

straight lines leaving a space between 

each one. Leave in a warm place for 

45 minutes or until buns have doubled 

in size. 

• Preheat oven to 180°C. 

• Make piping paste for crosses by mixing 

flour, sugar, oil and water. Put it into a 

piping bag with a small plain nozzle (or 

into a small bag with square corners 

and cut across the corner to make a 

very small hole). Pipe a cross on each 

bun. Put the buns into the oven and 

bake for 30-40 minutes until they are 

golden and sound hollow when tapped 

on the base. 

• To make glaze dissolve sugar in the water 

and bring to boil. Brush the glaze over 

the warm buns. Serve with butter. 

51-52 Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1RG 

36 Bridge Street, Cambridge, CB2 1UW 

Tel: 01223 352500 | www.fitzbillies.co.uk 


New Opening 

Explore the abundance of unique offerings 

Written by Samantha Nice 

Take 

a trip to 

Tamburlaine 

at Cambridge’s latest boutique hotel 

Following much anticipation, Tamburlaine, located in the heart 

of Cambridge, is finally open. If you’ve not already seen or heard, 

Tamburlaine is the city’s newest hotspot. Situated close to the 

railway station, it’s just a short stroll into the city itself and a stone’s 

throw from many of Cambridge’s top attractions. With unique 

character and local charm, Tamburlaine is far more than just a 

new hotel. Named after a play by Corpus Christi College Fellow, 

Christopher Marlowe, this 155-room hotel is O’Callaghan Hotel 

Group’s first UK venture. General Manager, Zac Pearse, has 

previously overseen several leading London hotels. “We want 

locals to see Tamburlaine as their hotel; a place where they can 

come for a special dinner with family, cocktails or afternoon tea 

with friends, or grab a coffee and sandwich from our deli on their 

way to the station. Tamburlaine is a vibrant place for everyone 

to enjoy!” Zac said ahead of the opening. Bryan O’Sullivan 

Studio, based in Shoreditch are to thank for the stunning interior. 

O’Sullivan has worked for an enviable list of leading interior firms 

including David Collins, Martin Brudnizski and Selldorf Architects 

to name a few. Aside from their stunning decor and distinct design, 

what makes Tamburlaine a little different is their four opposing 

food and drink offerings, all of which are united by their quality. 

Tamburlaine rewrites the rules of hotel dining with menus which 

are aimed at distinctly different moods. The name behind it all is 

Alan Dann, their Executive Chef whose vast experience has proved 

invaluable. Alan has worked for the likes of The Waterside Inn, 

Restaurant Pierre Gagnaire and Restaurant Michel Geurard and 

has fronted numerous Michelin starred restaurants in his career to 

date meaning he has all the Tamburlaine needs to thrive. 

1. THE BRASSERIE 

The Brasserie boasts an accessible menu which is focused 

entirely upon offering seasonal and locally-sourced delights. 

The atmosphere is informal and has a chilled vibe thanks to 

the pendant lighting, relaxed leather banquettes, floor to ceiling 

windows and open kitchen which is a nice touch. The all-day menu 

is graced with delicious dishes from breakfast through to lunch and 

dinner. From pigeon and free-range pork to Norfolk Black chicken 

and a Barnsley chop, the menu is bursting with tempting treats. 

The Brasserie also houses a horseshoe shaped cocktail bar stocked 

with everything from spirits and beers to wines and speciality 

cocktails made by the resident mixologist. Make ours the 

King’s College Spritz with Cambridge Gin! 

Executive Chef, Alan Dann 

2. THE GARDEN ROOM 

Laden with lush green foliage, The Garden Room is ideal for 

those fancying a spot of afternoon tea or a sip of champagne. 

It’s a luxurious yet welcoming space which is perfect for a special 

occasion or celebration as well as light lunches or sharing plates. 

Decorated in a Colonial style with velvet sofas and ornate wallpaper, 

it certainly brings something a little different. 

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New Opening 

3. THE LIBRARY 

If you’re seeking a little peace and quiet, The Library is where 

you should be headed. The leather armchairs, period prints and 

inviting open fire give a ‘private club’ feel, whilst their menu is 

jam-packed with sweet and savoury delights, speciality teas, 

signature coffees and fine wines. 

4. STEAM 

Say hello to Steam - Tamburlaine’s very own in-house deli. It 

sits as a stark contrast to the previous three and has a modern 

and quirky feel. The neon lighting and vibrant tiles add a sense 

of freshness - as does their health-conscious menu. From 

handmade salad bowls and sandwiches to fresh yoghurt pots and 

locally roasted coffee. It’s the ultimate pit stop for Cambridge 

commuters to grab in a hurry. 

Whilst takeaway options are their main speciality throughout 

the day, Steam in the evening is transformed into a wine bar. 

Take your pick from their never-ending list of wines and team 

with one of their charcuterie and cheese boards. Their open-air 

terrace is bound to be popular in the warmer months. 

General Manager, Zac Pearse 

Why not make a night of it and book to stay in one of their 

elegant rooms. These too welcome floor-to-ceiling windows to 

give the very best views across the city. Their suites have private 

terraces where guests can dine al fresco when the weather 

permits. The colour palette is predominantly hues of blue with 

dark wood panelling, brass and patterned velvet. All of the 

furniture is bespoke and handpicked to give additional character 

and charm to your stay. Bathrooms are marble and filled with 

luxury robes, towels and exclusive toiletries. The deep duck down 

bedding with crisp cotton sheets will make getting up in the 

morning quite a task! 

In addition, Tamburlaine also have a range of flexible meeting 

and event spaces which can cater to a close meeting or 12 

to a conference boardroom of 120. By night, these meeting 

rooms are opened for parties, launches, receptions and other 

functions so whatever your need, Tamburlaine have it covered. 

Whether you’re looking for a takeaway coffee in a hurry on a 

Monday morning, an overnight stay with dinner to mark a special 

occasion, a meeting or celebratory function, or perhaps just a 

quick lunch with friends, be sure to make it happen here. 

Tamburlaine 

27-29 Station Road, 

Cambridge, CB1 2FB 

Tel: 07983249708 

www.thetamburlaine.co.uk 

@The_Tamburlaine 

@thetamburlaine 


WINNER 

Food and Drink 

Innovation 

AWARD WINNING GIN FROM THE SILENT POOL IN SURREY 

Now available at Majestic and Waitrose stores nationwide. 

www.silentpooldistillers.com

Our 

This month’s recipe courtesy of Waitrose 

Leftover mashed potato makes a great alternative 

topping to the sliced potatoes used in this pie 

INGREDIENTS: 

• 1-2 tbsp olive oil 

• 1 large onion, chopped 

• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 

• 500g pack essential Waitrose 

Lamb Mince 

• 3 Waitrose Classic Vine Tomatoes 

• 1 Oxo Garden Vegetables 

Stock Pot 

• 1 tsp dried oregano or mint 

• 1kg medium red potatoes, peeled 

and halved lengthways 

• 2 tsp cornflour 

• 50g pitted dry black olives, halved 

• 200g essential Waitrose Greek 

Feta, crumbled 

• Steamed greens, to serve 

Greek-style Lamb Pie 

1. Heat a splash of oil in a large saucepan and cook 

the onion and garlic for 5 minutes until softened. 

Add the lamb and cook for a further 4-5 minutes 

until browned. Chop 1 of the tomatoes, stir into 

the lamb and onion mixture and cook for 2 minutes 

until pulpy. Add the stock pot, dried herbs and 

400ml boiling water. Bring to the boil and simmer 

for 20 minutes. 

2. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 220ºC, gas 

mark 7. Place the potatoes in a large saucepan 

and cover with boiling water. Simmer gently for 10 

minutes then drain and slice. 

Serves 6 

Prep 10 mins 

Cook 45-50 mins 

3. Dissolve the cornflour in a little cold water and 

stir into the lamb mixture. Simmer for 1-2 minutes, 

then transfer to a large ovenproof dish. Stir in the 

olives and ¾ of the feta. Thinly slice the remaining 

tomatoes and lay on top of the mixture followed by 

the sliced potatoes. Brush the top with a little oil 

and scatter over the reserved feta. Bake for 15-20 

minutes until golden brown. Serve with greens.

Food 

BREWING SOMETHING 

SPECIAL 

Hear about The Black Bull’s current spring menu and their 

upcoming Steak Club from Head Chef, Andrew Price 

The Black Bull, located in the tranquil village of Balsham, is just 10 

miles from Cambridge city centre. The Black Bull, whose sister pub 

is The Red Lion in Hinxton, has resided here ever since the 16th 

Century and still holds an abundance of charming Grade II listed 

features. Today, it is privately owned and boasts an AA rosette pub 

restaurant and 5-bedroom accommodation as well as a front and 

rear garden setting. Perfect for those al fresco drinks and dinners in 

the warmer months which are thankfully just around the corner. 

After just seconds of walking through the front door, there is an 

immediate sense of homeliness. The period oak-panelling and 

open fire as well as the welcoming faces give The Black Bull this 

atmosphere. The bar itself has over 40 wines and 4 beers on pump 

including their own label Red & 

“The menu here 

moves on every 

2-3 months 

to reflect the 

changing seasons.” 

Black and 3 rotating guest ales. 

When it comes to food, their 

menu is predominantly a mix of 

both contemporary delights and 

traditional classics. We caught 

up with Head Chef, Andrew 

Price to hear more about their 

current menu and sample 

the steak dishes from their Steak Club menu which launches this 

month. “I have been at The Black Bull here in Balsham for nearly 

3 years now but I have over 15 years’ experience. The menu here 

moves on every 2-3 months to reflect the changing seasons. This 

is a huge point of inspiration for me. We also pride ourselves on 

offering locally-sourced produce as this makes a huge difference 

to the taste and quality of the food. Not only am I inspired by 

the seasons and produce on offer, I also look to bring something 

different to our special boards as well as creating dishes which have 

a slight twist,” Andrew tells us. Whilst Andrew and his team love 

to experiment and try something new they still like to bring their 

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Food 

The Black Bull 

27 High Street, Balsham, 

Cambridge, CB21 4DJ 

Tel: 01223 893844 

www.blackbull-balsham.co.uk 

customers the traditional pub classics which everyone loves. “I 

always have handmade burgers and pies from locally-sourced beef 

on the menu as these are what people expect from a traditional 

pub. We play around with different ideas like for British Pie Week 

for example but it’s important for us to keep these classics on offer 

all year round,” he adds. Alongside these, the team at The Black 

Bull also hold specially themed ‘Village Nights’ which allow them 

to bring a range of new dishes to the menu. “We have done Italian 

and Portuguese themed nights in the past which have been really 

popular with our locals and new customers,” Andrews says. “Our 

manager, Marcello Di Mascio is Italian so it’s great to add this 

element.” 

Something new for The Black Bull is their new Steak Club which 

begins this month. It will welcome an exclusive steak-focused menu 

and will be on offer every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. “Listening 

to our customers is really important to us which is why we have 

made the decision to launch the Steak Club. It seemed like the 

logical thing to do as they all love steak. We originally only had a 

Sirloin option on the menu as well as occasionally putting on other 

cuts as specials,” Andrew tells us. From sirloin and T-Bone to fillet, 

ribeye and Chateaubriande, they really have got it covered. The 

Steak Club is all about versatility and is aimed at those true steak 

lovers. Choose your steak, say how you’d like it cooked and choose 

what you’d like with it. All of their steak comes from Burtons just 

a few miles down the road in Saffron Walden. “It’s great to be able 

to have this on our doorstep as it enables us to get whatever our 

customers would like. We are happy to offer cuts of steak which 

aren’t listed on the menu with enough notice. We appreciate many 

of our customers know exactly what they like and are extremely 

passionate about their food so to be able to offer this flexibility is 

great. Not only this, we plan on introducing some lesser known, 

quality cuts to the menu as a way of letting people try something 

new,” he concludes. 

If you’re into your steaks. be sure to book a table and put your 

requests in now. Oh and if steaks aren’t your thing, there will be 

plenty of other delights to tempt you... 


Local Events 

Walk with a fork 

Back for its fifth year, East of England’s foodie extravaganza 

‘Walk with a Fork’ makes a return to Cambridgeshire on Sunday 7th May 

Hosted at Abbots Ripton Hall, just outside 

Huntingdon, walkers will embark on an eight 

mile amble around the picturesque estate, 

whilst indulging on fresh and tasty treats 

from local food and drink producers at stops 

along the way. 

‘Walk with a Fork’ is the flagship event for 

Ormiston Families, the East of England’s 

leading family charity. Lady De Ramsey, 

vice president of Ormiston Families, and 

Lord De Ramsey have opened their home 

and chosen one of their personal favourite 

walks around their private estate. There are 

some great suppliers lined up for this year’s 

event, including: Aspall, The Village Deli, the 

Allotment café, The Abbot’s Elm, Johnsons 

of Oldhurst and many more. 

Gavin Lamb, relationship and events 

manager at Ormiston Families said, “We are 

delighted with the success ‘Walk with a Fork’ 

has had over the years and are especially 

pleased to be bringing the event back to 

Cambridgeshire this year. “We always look 

forward to ‘Walk with a Fork’ and enjoying 

the great local food and drink from East 

Anglia and the beautiful scenery of the 

countryside, all while raising vital funds which 

allow us to continue our work with children, 

young people and families throughout the 

region. We are grateful to Lord and Lady 

De Ramsey for having us at Abbots Ripton 

Hall and to our sponsor, Aspall. We would 

also like to thank Heidi from foodPark, Eat 

Cambridge and the team from the Secret 

Garden Party for their assistance.” 

Proceeds from ‘Walk with a Fork’ will be used 

to support Ormiston Families’ work providing 

services to support children and young 

people across East Anglia, helping to improve 

their life chances. Identifying and responding 

to the needs of children, whatever challenges 

they face, the charity’s vision is of a world 

in which every child will be loved, nurtured 

and valued. There are still places available for 

local food and drinks producers to supply the 

‘Walk with a Fork’ events. 

MORE INFORMATION 

Tickets are £23 per person and 

children under 5’s go free 

Dogs are welcome 

To book tickets please visit : 

www.ormiston-families.eventbrite.com 

‘Walk with a Fork’ is also being held 

at Kimberley Hall, Norfolk on Sunday 

14th May and Helmingham Hall, 

Suffolk on Sunday 3rd September. 

If you would like to be involved 

please contact Gavin on 

gavin.lamb@ormistonfamilies.org.uk 

or 01473 705034. 

www.ormistonfamilies.org.uk 


Lifestyle 

SPRING AT 

From their extensive home 

and garden offering to their 

seasonal spring menu and 

upcoming seasonal events, take 

a look at what’s happening at 

Elveden Courtyard 

Whilst they’re renowned for being the go-to hotspot over the 

festive Christmas period, Elveden are actually raring to go all year 

round. 

Their home and garden shop is bursting with lots of exclusive 

pieces. From wall prints and soft furnishings to eclectic gifts, clocks, 

lighting and even kitchenware and furniture, there is lots to take 

a look at. Carole Hazelwood, The Courtyard’s General Manager 

spoke to us about what’s new this season. “We have lots of unusual 

pieces here at The Courtyard this spring. The majority of our 

buying was selected early this season and quite a lot of the stock 

is now here. We like to create a unique shopping experience for 

“Our aim is 

always to reflect 

good value for 

money, through 

good quality 

items you will be 

happy to give, or 

keep for yourself.” 

our customers which is why we 

source lots of different suppliers,” 

Carole says. This spring there 

are lots of luxurious throws and 

cushions which are great for 

instantly updating your interior. 

Wall prints and pictures are also 

ideal for filling blank wall space as 

are statement clocks. 

When it comes to the kitchen, 

the selection is vast. Champagne 

gold is a key colour and the 

cooking utensils are both eyecatching 

and on-trend. Champagne gold complements the olive 

wood pieces and add a touch of warmth. Crisp whites and muted 

greys are another key colour palette when it comes to kitchenware. 

“Our aim is always to reflect good value for money, through good 

quality items you will be happy to give, or keep for yourself,” adds 

Carole. 

Life out in the garden should be starting to happen this month, and 

we have selected some fantastic fresh garden inspired textiles. A 

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Lifestyle 

Elveden Courtyard 

Elveden, Thetford, IP24 3TJ 

Tel: 01842 898068 

www.elveden.com 

OPEN 

Mon-Sat 

9:30am - 5pm 

Sun 

10am - 5pm 

few new planters is the perfect way to cheer up your garden and 

their range is based on the timeless classics of Royal Horticultural 

Society (RHS). The cast iron deer and wind sculptures are also 

great for making your garden a talking point this summer. Locallygrown 

plants and shrubs, plus herbs and bay are all available from 

early April to late September every year at the Courtyard. The area 

overlooks the outside eating area of the Courtyard making it a great 

place to browse whilst you wait for your food to be served. 

Talking of food, we also caught up with Head Chef, Mo Johansen, 

to hear about what’s on the menu. “Seasonal local produce is always 

at the forefront when I am creating new dishes. This is something 

which has always been at the heart of Elveden as we have so much 

available right on our doorstep and from other local suppliers,” he 

tells us. “This spring I decided to go back to basics a little and opt for 

good tasty food with honesty.” Their chicken and estate pheasant 

terrine is served with their own Elvedenilli and their bangers and 

mash is made using Elveden’s own potatoes, parsnips and celeriac. 

Their sausages are made on site at the butchery and are also used 

for the breakfast menu. “We change the menu in keeping with each 

season to ensure our regular customers have something new to try. 

Our special’s board is also updated every day and features gammon 

steaks, local meats, traditional pies and seasonal fish as well as other 

exciting creations!” Mo tells us. 

Easter Weekend (14th - 17th April) will welcome numerous Easter 

specials in The Courtyard as well as a 

visit from the Easter bunny between 

11am and 3pm. May Bank Holiday 

will signal the beginning of al fresco 

dining season - weather permitting 

of course. Perhaps a spot of 

afternoon tea for a special occasion 

or a light lunch under the sun will 

be on the cards. Looking ahead, 

there is also a full English breakfast 

and Sunday steak lunch menu for 

Father’s Day on Sunday 18th June. 

Contact the Courtyard Monday to 

Saturday on 01842 898068 for 

enquiries and bookings. 


ANIMAL HEALTH TRUST 

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10 JUNE 2017 NEWMARKET 

FOR A 15% 

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BUY YOUR TICKETS 

BEFORE 31 MARCH 

Join us in our 75th anniversary 

celebrations for an exhilarating 

afternoon watching the races; 

a perfect day outing for family, 

friends, or even business clients. 

CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION 

THREE-COURSE LUNCH 

COMPLIMENTARY WINE 

COMPLIMENTARY GIN BAR 

To book a ticket or a table email events@aht.org.uk or call 0207 025 0035 

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT AHT.ORG.UK 

ANIMAL HEALTH TRUST, LANWADES PARK, KENTFORD, NEWMARKET, SUFFOLK CB8 7UU 

REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 209642

Seasonal Spring Salad: 

Spicy Wholegrain Bowl 

with Tomato & Avocado 

1. Heat a splash of oil in a large frying pan. Add the 

egg and cook for a minute, scrambling until set. Tip 

out onto a plate. 

2. Add a splash more oil to the pan and stir-fry 

the quinoa and rice mix, chickpeas, tomatoes and 

harissa paste for 4–5 minutes until piping hot. Stir 

the cooked egg back in. 

3. Meanwhile, roughly mash together the avocado, 

salad onion, lime juice and 1 tsp olive oil. 

4. Divide the spicy grain and egg mixture between 

two bowls. Spoon the mashed avocado on top, 

scatter with coriander leaves and serve warm. 

INGREDIENTS: 

• ½ tbsp olive oil 

• 1 medium free range egg, beaten 

• 240g pouch Seeds Of Change 

Organic Quinoa 

• & Wholegrain Rice 

• 400g can essential Waitrose 

Chickpeas, drained and rinsed 

• 2 tomatoes, roughly chopped 

• 1–2 tsp harissa paste 

• 1 ripe baby avocado, skinned and 

diced 

• 2 salad onions, chopped 

• Juice of ½ lime 

• 2 tbsp coriander leaves 

Save any leftover grain and egg 

mix to make a hash for breakfast 

or lunch. Simply serve alongside 

cold cuts, green leafy salad or your 

favourite grilled meat or fish 

Serves 2 

Prep 10 mins 

Cook 10 mins

Local Events 

World of Wine Course 

Calling all wine lovers! Cambridgeshire Wine School’s very popular 8-part World 

of Wine course (once a week Tuesday evenings) is a great way to learn more about 

wine in a relaxed setting. Taste over 50 wines from 12 countries and discover new 

favourites. You will learn to cut the confusion when buying wine as well as storing 

and serving and food matching. 

Tuesday 11th April – Tuesday 30th May | 7-9pm 

Cambridgeshire Wine School, Royal Cambridge Hotel, Trumpington Street, 

Cambridge, CB2 1PY 

From £105 | www.cambridgeshirewineschool.com 

What’s On 

Take a look at the various events happening in the local area this month 

Easter Sunday – 16th April 

With lots of egg hunts for the little ones and tasty Easter 

Sunday lunches for the family, there’s lots going on in the local 

area for Easter this year. Take a look at the various National 

Trust sites to book in for one of their Cadbury egg hunts and 

be sure to see what your favourite eatery has planned. Or how 

about heading to Wimpole Home Farm to celebrate the 

arrival of spring by watching new born lambs. 

Lambing at Wimpole Home Farm 

Tuesday 18th April - 7th May 

10:30am - 5pm 

Wimpole Estate, Arrington, 

SG8 0BW 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk 

Race Day Tour at Discover Newmarket 

Craven Meeting 

This is the perfect tour to combine with Newmarket 

Racecourses’ Craven Meeting. Start your day visiting the 

famous gallops and watch some of the 3,000 racehorses 

exercising on 2,500 acres of Jockey Club Estates land. After 

a driven tour around the town you will visit the fascinating 

National Heritage Centre for Horseracing & Sporting Art where 

you can learn about the royal connections to the town and the 

history of where racing began, right here! You will then be taken 

up to the Racecourse for an exclusive behind the scenes tour. 

Your Premier Enclosure badges which are included in the price 

of the tour take you into the most prestigious enclosures on the 

course where you can enjoy an afternoon of exciting racing. 

Tuesday 18th, Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th April | 9am 

Discover Newmarket, Westfield House, The Links, Newmarket, 

CB8 0TG 

From £130 per person 

www.discovernewmarket.co.uk 

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Cambridge Literary 

Festival - Alexandra 

Shulman: Inside Vogue 

Who better to tell the inside 

story of British Vogue in its 

centenary year than its longest 

serving editor, Alexandra 

Shulman? Uniquely placed to give 

an insight into the fascinating world 

of fashion and a British institution, 

Shulman has also given a rich, personal, 

and sharply observed account of being a 

businesswoman, entrepreneur, cultural figurehead and 

mother, in twenty-first century Britain. 

Saturday 22nd April | 7–8pm 

Union Chamber, 9A Bridge Street, Cambridge, CB2 1UB 

£12 (£7 concession) 

www.cambridgeliteraryfestival.com 

Local Events 

Ely's Eel Festival 

It’s that time of year again where Ely pays homage 

to the humble eel and celebrates its origins for a 

whole weekend of eel-packed excitement! This 

unique festival is must for a Spring Bank Holiday 

visit. Eel Day takes place on the Saturday, whilst the 

Food & Drink festival brings lots of delicious delights to 

both Sunday and Monday. Check out their website to see 

what else is happening. 

Friday 28th April - Monday 1st May 

Ely Tourist Information Centre, Oliver Cromwell's House, 

29 St Mary's Street, Ely, CB7 4HF 

www.elyeelfestival.co.uk 

East Anglian Game & Country Fair 

An annual two day, family event at Euston Hall with lots to 

enjoy. Activities include holding a bird of prey, driving a mini 

electric land rover around obstacles, racing ferrets, taking the 

family dog around the agility course, riding a donkey, learning 

about a wide range of animals from alpacas to snakes or simply 

enjoying watching the arena displays. The main arena has all 

sorts going on this year so be sure to find out more over on their 

website. On Saturday evening there will be live music and a 

BBQ from 6:30pm. 

Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd April | 8am - 6pm 

Euston Estate, Thetford, IP24 2QH 

www.ukgamefair.co.uk 

Gin & Gingerbread Masterclass 

Varsity’s Six restaurant and rooftop bar in Cambridge has 

teamed up with artisan cake maker Fiona McDuff and local gin 

specialist, Tom Arnold, to bring you a fantastic workshop 

about gin and gingerbread. Guests are invited to learn 

about both before enjoying a delicious 2-course 

dinner with a view. The hour-long masterclass will 

teach you to make your own Spring-themed 

gingerbread houses as well as offering an 

insight and tasting of various speciality 

gins. The session will conclude with a 

bespoke gin and gingerbread cocktail! 

Sunday 23rd April | 6pm 

The Varsity Hotel & Spa, Thompsons 

Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8AQ 

£18.50 per person for the masterclass or 

£39 per person for the masterclass + 

2-course dinner 

www.thevarsityhotel.co.uk 

Bathing Under The Sky 

The magical combination of heat with brisk cold air not only 

strengthens one's physical condition and health, it also calms 

and relaxes stressed and unsettled minds. Inspired by this 

tradition, Bathing Under The Sky are bringing this 

unique outdoor spa concept to you. Unwind in on 

of their Scandinavian style wood-fired hot tubs 

this month if you’re looking for something to do 

over the bank holiday weekend. This fresh-air pop 

up spa will be in Bourn, Cambridgeshire offering 

some beautiful views over the countryside. 

They will also be at this year’s Secret Garden 

Party festival from Thursday 20th to 

Sunday 23rd July. 

Saturday 29th, Sunday 30th April and 

Monday 1st May | Various times 

Bourn Golf & Leisure, Toft Road, 

Bourn, Cambridgeshire, CB23 2TT 

£30.50 

www.bathingunderthesky.com 


VEGAN & 

VINTAGE 

FAIR 

Local Events 

Ely Markets are back this 

bank holiday with another 

family-friendly vegan and 

vintage fair 

Taking place on ‘vegan alley’ - Dolphin 

Lane, Ely Markets’ Vegan & Vintage fair will 

showcase a fantastic range of existing vegan 

and vintage stalls as well as welcoming an 

abundance of other regional and national 

traders. Running from 10am - 4pm both 

days, there is plenty for the whole family to 

enjoy. 

Julia Davis of Ely Markets said “Ely Markets 

is pleased to host a fantastic event for the 

May Day Bank Holiday weekend. There’s 

something for everyone, whether you’re a 

foodie or just love vintage, come along to 

Ely market place on Sunday and Monday to 

check out some new tastes and browse the 

great choice on offer.” 

Jacen Bruce, Ely local and Ely Markets 

musical favourite, will be entertaining the 

crowd over this two-day event with his 

rockabilly vibe. 

30TH APRIL 

TO 1ST MAY 

When it comes to food and drink you’ll be spoilt for choice. If you fancy celebrating the 

Bank Holiday Weekend with a drink or two we will have locally produced Pickled Pig Cider, 

Pitfield Beers, and Ely Markets regular Hum Closen will be there with their vegan wines and 

prosecco to help the day go with a swing! Food wise, if you have a sweet tooth look out for 

Flo’s Kitchen who will be bringing their vegan baklava and fudge, Miss Molly with her vegan 

cheesecake and homemade lemonade, and Ely Markets regular Audrey with her divine 

cakes and bakes! There will also be Caribbean Roti from Lick Caribbean, Sri Lankan curries 

from Kura Kura, Pulled jack from Broken Spoon, Sausages from Hegansvegans, and Sudesh 

from Cadwin Curries will also be making an appearance with possibly the best samosa you 

will ever taste! Not to forget Food! By Lizzi, creator of the ‘Scotch Eggless’. 

Mid-Century Modern’ will be bringing their outstanding mid-century pieces of furniture 

and glassware. Misty Mountain Music will have plenty of vinyl for you to add to your 

collection. Browse the stalls to find all things vintage including toys, clothes, books, and all 

sorts of treasures you never knew you needed in your life! 

This two-day event is open to all, whether vegan, v-curious or just mad on vintage! 

Ely Markets 

Dolphin Lane, Ely Market Place, 

CB7 4NP 

www.elymarkets.co.uk 

tfi Follow Ely Markets on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram - @ElyMarkets 


Racing 

RACING AHEAD 

Take a look at what the 2017 season at Newmarket Racecourses has in store 

Spring is officially here. The daffodils are blooming, shop windows 

are filling with colour and the temperatures are (hopefully!) rising. 

For Newmarket, spring marks the start of another very exciting 

racing season. We take a look at the key racing events coming up 

this year... 

SPRING 

The racing season starts with the three-day bet365 Craven 

Meeting, which takes place between the 18th and 20th April at 

the Rowley Mile. If you’re a local resident with a CB8 postcode, 

you will be able to get free entry to the races on Tuesday 18th 

April - the perfect Easter Holiday activity with friends or the 

family! 

In May the season highlight returns, the QIPCO Guineas 

Festival. Taking place on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th May, the 

two-day event boasts world-class racing, fabulous entertainment 

and amazing hospitality. New at this year’s festival is the foodie 

delights at The Winning Post Pavilion. Great British Bake Off 

finalist, Ian Cumming will be providing guests with a signature 

Afternoon Tea on the Saturday and on the Sunday there will be a 

mouth-watering carvery menu, at this ultra-exclusive venue with 

an incredible view. 

Following the day of racing, this year’s Après Racing will feature 

an exclusive headline set from the Official Festival Ambassador 

and broadcasting legend, Johnny Vaughan. 

If you’re attending the Guineas Festival with the kids, make sure 

you visit the new Pony Club Zone. This area will be full of horsey 

fun including Behind the Scenes Tours, Meet The Racehorse, 

farriery demonstrations, a Mini Cinema and much more! There 

will also be inflatables and face painting in the Family Enclosure 

and pony rides on the Sunday. 

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Racing 

Newmarket Racecourses 

The Rowley Mile, Newmarket, CB8 0TF 

The July Course, Newmarket, CB8 0XE 

Tel: 0344 579 3010 

www.newmarketracecourses.co.uk 

SUMMER 

From June the racing, family fun activities and evening 

entertainment returns to the Adnams July Course. Running 

throughout the summer, there will be free family-friendly fun on 

all themed days, which include donkey rides, enrolling at Super 

Hero Training Camp, face painting and bouncy castles. This year’s 

themes include a Heroes Day, Countryside Day, Royal British 

Legion Day and the Great British Summer Day. 

2017 marks 30 years of Newmarket Nights and this anniversary 

year is going to be one to remember. There will be nine evening 

race meetings followed by world-famous artists including Olly 

Murs, Jess Glynne and Little Mix, to name just a few. 

In July, the summer highlight is back, The Moët and Chandon 

Festival. Ladies’ Day will return on Thursday 13th July offering the 

hottest summer fashion and thousands of pounds worth of prizes 

for the most stylish lady in attendance. Velvet will once again be in 

attendance... Gentleman’s Day will follow on Friday 14th and the 

Festival climax will be the Darley July Cup Day on Saturday 15th, 

with some of the most prestigious sprint races in the world, plus 

the Best Dressed Couple competition and après racing. 

The Champions Lawn is the perfect spot to enjoy the racing over 

the summer and this year, the venue has had a makeover! There 

will be a formal landscaped garden with beautiful blossom trees, 

fabulous views of the course, comfortable seating and a private 

bar, offering a stylish raceday experience, close to all the action. 

AUTUMN 

From September, all the action moves back to the Rowley Mile, 

where the Gold Season begins. The highlight of this season is 

the Dubai Future Champions Festival running on Friday 13th 

and Saturday 14th October. Autumn Ladies Day and The Style 

Awards, sponsored by The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel, will 

return on the Friday giving you the opportunity to showcase your 

most stylish outfits and win thousands of pounds worth of prizes. 

Saturday also offers amazing racing and entertainment including 

an official Après Racing after party. 

Velvet will be in attendance at many of these 

race days so we look forward to seeing you there. 


Local Events 

School's Out at Abbeycroft Leisure 

If you’re looking to keep them active whilst still having fun this half-term 

then take a look at Abbeycroft Leisure’s School’s Out holiday camps. 

Aimed at children aged 6-15, these fun-filled camps will run from Monday 

3rd April – Friday 7th April and Monday 10th April – Thursday 13th April. 

Activities will include athletics, dodgeball, swimming, football, tennis, arts 

and crafts and films too! Camps will be held at their Bury St Edmunds, 

Newmarket, Haverhill, Brandon, Mildenhall and Trumpington sites. If 

you’re not looking to commit to the full programme, you can book on for 

individual days or even half days. If you’re not looking to commit to the full 

programme, you can book individual days from just £12 a day. 

Book your child’s place at www.acleisure.com/schoolsout 

What’s On... 

This Easter Holidays! 

Struggling for ideas with what to do with the kids during the school holidays? 

We’ve rounded up a few local ideas... 

Go Ape! 

What better way to get the kids outdoor and 

doing something active than with a trip to Go 

Ape! Why not give the Tree Top Adventure 

a go and swing through the trees on the zip 

wires, tarzan swings and rope ladders? The 

longest zip wire is 140 metres! Tree Top 

Junior is available to all explorers over 1m tall, 

whereas Tree Top Adventure is exclusive to 

over 10s who are over 1.4m tall. Or if you’re 

looking to stay a little closer to the ground, 

how about whizzing around on the Forest 

Segways? There is no better way to explore 

the woodland than on these self-balancing 

electric Segways. Make the most of your 

day and, weather permitting, why not take a 

picnic. 

Go Ape! Thetford, High Lodge Forest Centre, 

Santon Downham, Brandon, IP27 0AF 

Tel: 0845 094 9732 

www.goape.co.uk 

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Local Events 

Cambridge Botanic Garden 

Head over to Cambridge University’s Botanic Gardens 

this Easter for an egg hunt and other Easter-themed 

family activities. Try and find the Lindt gold bunnies 

scattered around the picturesque grounds! 

Various dates 

Cambridge University Botanic Garden, 

1 Brookside, Cambridge, CB2 1JE 

Tel: 01223 336265 | www.botanic.cam.ac.uk 

Alice In Wonderland 

A fast-paced, highly entertaining Easter 

pantomime from the fabulous TaleGate Theatre, 

featuring pop songs, magic, puppets and your favourite 

wonderland characters! 

Monday 10th April 

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

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

WildTracks 

Now if an adventure day out is what you’re after then WildTracks 

is worth a visit. From go karting and motocross to battlefield 

live, quad biking, archery, clay shooting and other 

outdoor activities, there’s lots to keep the 

family entertained here. 

WildTracks, Chippenham Road, Kennett, 

Newmarket, CB8 7QJ 

Tel: 01638 751918 

www.wildtracksltd.co.uk 

ICE Cook School 

How about taking them for a cooking 

class at ICE cookery school? They’ve 

got lots aimed specifically at the little 

ones from pizza and pasta making to 

chocolate fudge brownies and 

even doughnuts! Head over 

to their website to read 

more about their half 

day and short classes. 

ICE, 2 Lundy Court, 

Rougham Industrial 

Estate, Rougham, 

Bury St Edmunds, 

IP30 9ND 

Tel: 01359 270102 

www.icecookschool. 

co.uk 

Cambridge Park & Ride Easter Trail 

Simply pick up a trail sheet from one of the five 

Park & Ride sites located around the city or 

on board one of the new Park & Ride buses. 

Find the 3 letters, solve their Easterthemed 

word puzzle and you could win a 

£250 shopping spree thanks to Cambridge 

BID. Letter 1 is available at Park & Ride 

sites, letter 2 on-board Park & Ride buses 

and letter 3 from the Visitor Information 

Centre on Peas Hill. Thanks to Chocolat 

Chocolat on St Andrew’s Street, every 

trail card holder is entitled to a free chocolate 

bunny – just show your trail card in the Visitor 

Information Centre when collecting letter 3. 

1st - 17th April | www.parkandrideeastertrail.co.uk 

Banham Zoo 

A day out at the zoo is always fun but how about joining the 

activities and education department for their Top Trumps trail? 

Find out more at www.banhamzoo.co.uk 

Saturday 1st - Monday 17th April 

Kenninghall Road, Banham, Norfolk, NR16 2HE 

Tel: 01953 887771 | www.banhamzoo.co.uk 

Kentwell Hall 

Join Kentwell Hall for their popular Eastertide 

Event. From tudor-style events to their 

Easter quiz, Easter egg trail and lots more, 

you can even take a look at this year’s 

newborn lambs! They will also be serving 

lunch and snacks in their stableyard. 

Friday 14th - Monday 17th April 

High Street, Long Melford, Sudbury, 

CO10 9BA 

Tel: 01787 310207 | www.kentwell.co.uk 

Bottisham Sports Centre 

How about using the Easter break as a chance to 

learn to swim or perhaps improve your child’s 

current technique? Bottisham Sports Centre are 

offering an Easter Holiday Crash Course starting 

on Monday 3rd April. Lessons will take place 

Monday to Friday from 1:30 - 2:30pm They 

will also be having the CUFC soccer schools 

running both weeks of the Easter holidays. 

Bottisham Sports Centre, Lode Road, 

Bottisham, CB25 9DJ 

Tel: 01223 811121 | www.bottishamvc.org 


Weddings 

Luxury at Lanwades 

Formerly owned by the Animal Health Trust since 

1948, Lanwades Hall is now a luxury wedding venue 

Located in the picturesque village of 

Kentford, Lanwades Hall is a stunning 

Grade II listed Edwardian manor house 

surrounded by acres of parkland and 

lavish gardens. With easy access from the 

surrounding major roads (A11, A14 and 

M11), it sits just off Newmarket’s prestigious 

Bury Road. It is steeped in history as it was 

built with the winnings of the 1898 Derby. 

James Larnach commissioned it after his 

horse, Jeddah won. Larnach’s £500 bet 

saw a return of £5,450 and Jeddah was the 

first horse to win the Derby at triple odds. 

It is in fact rumoured that Jeddah is buried 

in an unknown location in the grounds of 

Lanwades Hall. 

Newly reopened, Lanwades Hall now 

functions as a unique wedding venue. The 

house itself sits proudly at the end of the 

extensive tree-lined driveway which is an 

impressive welcoming for the guests and 

really enables you to make an entrance. 

Inside, there are 4 state rooms, all licensed 

for civil ceremonies. Use these as you wish 

and build your day around what suits you. 

The Morning Room overlooks the peaceful 

greenery. It’s the ideal blank canvas for you 

to decorate. The Grand Dining Room is 

the largest within the Hall and the original 

oak panelling, mullioned windows and open 

fireplace keep the venue true to its periodic 

roots. The Drawing Room and The Old 

Library are two other spaces which 

offer a casual space for guests to relax. 

When the weather permits, the gardens 

and orchard are the perfect backdrop for 

photos and drinks. The terrace is a splendid 

sun trap during the summer and makes for 

a fantastic hosting space for a BBQ and 

cocktail bar. 

From January 2018, Lanwades Hall will be 

adding accommodation to their offering. 

Their bridal suite will house a boutique 

dressing room for the bridal party and a 

master bedroom in the tower overlooking 

the Sunken Garden. There are also an 

additional 2 en suites for the family as well 

as a private kitchen and dining area in the 

‘Bridal Wing’. 

Besides from being a wedding venue, 

Lanwades Hall also have plans to house a 

health and relaxation centre including the 

‘Yoga Chamber’, as well as a range of beauty 

treatments. Watch this space to find out 

more later this year. 

Lanwades Hall 

Kentford, Newmarket, CB8 7UA 

Tel: 01638 551245 

www.lanwadeshall.co.uk 


BOTTISHAM 

SPORTS CENTRE 

GREAT VALUE 

SWIM LESSONS 

START AT £20 PER MONTH 

• CUFC EASTER SOCCER SCHOOL MON-FRI 

ALL DAY (BOTH WEEKS) 

• CRASH COURSES SWIMMING 1400-1500 

WEEK ONE OF EASTER HOLIDAY 

• ABC GYMNASTICS ALL DAY IN GYMNASIUM 

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• ARCHERY BEGINNER COURSES WEEKEND OF 

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For more information call 01223 811121 

or e-mail: sportscentre@bottishamvc.org 

Bottisham 

Sports Centre 

VOLUNTEER FOR 

ST JOHN AMBULANCE 

IN BURY ST EDMUNDS 

We’re looking for enthusiastic local adults who have a few hours 

to spare each month to learn how to save a life. 

St John Ambulance volunteers based in Bury St Edmunds regularly go on duty 

at local events such as the Christmas and Whitsun Fairs, the Culford Triathlon, 

Race for Life and many other gatherings in order to provide first aid assistance 

to those who need it. 

Full training in life saving techniques is given at weekly unit meetings. For an 

informal discussion please contact Keith Bonfield at keith.bonfield1@sja.org.uk. 

To find out more about St John Ambulance visit www.sja.org.uk

Entertainment 

LOOK OUT 

Article by Josh Tait 

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

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

ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY 

Director: Gareth Edwards 

Stars: Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Alan Tudyk 

Release Date: 10th April 

The first of Disney’s hotly anticipated Star Wars Anthology series 

starts at the beginning, with a prequel to the original Star Wars 

trilogy. Felicity Jones’, as young renegade Jyn Erso leads a rag tag 

band of misfits on a dangerous mission to steal a set of plans for 

the original Death Star, in a plot that manages to feel fresher than 

2015’s The Force Awakens, tie ins with past films notwithstanding. 

At times it feels a little purposeless – new characters are introduced 

at will, with little in the way of character development – but an 

X-Wing-tastic final battle and plenty of thrills throughout make for 

a more than worthy entry into the Star Wars canon. 

SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING 

Directors: Jon Watts 

Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Tom Holland, Marisa Tomei 

Release Date: 7th July 

‘What, another reboot?’ I hear you cry. Thankfully, Tom Holland (the 

third man to play Peter Parker in recent times) will not be forced 

to wearily retread Spider-Man’s well known origin story yet again. 

Playing a younger iteration of the character, Holland’s appearance 

in Captain America: Civil War promises a lighter take on the webbed 

wonder than Maguire and Garfields – and we may finally see 

Spidey’s famous penchant for wisecracking done justice on the silver 

screen. With Michael Keaton on board as the high flying Vulture, 

Homecoming also promises a sizeable number of airborne action 

sequences, although whether he will be as memorable as Spider- 

Man 1 & 2’s Green Goblin and Doc Ock remains to be seen. 

CD Review 

FATHER 

JOHN MISTY: 

PURE COMEDY 

Such has been the 

runaway success of 

Father John Misty – 

AKA Josh Tillman’s 

– musical career, that 

few remember that 

he has also served as 

drummer for indie 

folksters Fleet Foxes. 

Those expecting an 

offshoot of their 

mellow sound will not 

be wholly satisfied, as 

Tillman proved on his 

debut two releases, not 

to mention the seven 

under his own name, 

that he has a very 

distinct style of his 

own. While his onstage 

persona is, at times, 

divisive, musically 

Pure Comedy is an 

accessible, musically 

rich and confident 

collection of tunes. 

TOP FOUR 

CINEMA 

PICKS 

Mad to be Normal 

6th April 

Fast and Furious 8 

14th April 

COMING TO A 

SCREEN NEAR 

YOU... 

Rules Don’t Apply 

21st April 

Guardians of the Galaxy 

Vol.2 28th April 


Entertainment 

The Stage 

Take a look at what’s taking 

to the stages of Suffolk and 

Cambridge this month! 

comedy 

at Cambridge 

Corn Exchange 

Take a look at just two of the top 

comedy stand-ups at the Corn 

Exchange over the coming few weeks 

TOP PICK 

Russell Kane 

In this brand new show, 

Russell Kane unleashes 

another blisteringly-funny, 

award-winning standup 

performance about 

growing up and growing 

down. Multi-award winning 

comedian, presenter, actor, 

author and scriptwriter Russell 

Kane is best known as the host 

of three series of BBC3‘s 

Live At The Electric, regular 

appearances on BBC1’s Live 

At Apollo, BBC3’s Unzipped, 

ITV2’s Celebrity Juice and 

I’m A Celebrity Get Me 

Out of Here! Now! 

Sunday 7th May | 8pm 

Jimmy Carr 

Jimmy has been gathering a selection 

of his very best jokes along with brand 

new material for this ultimate comedy 

show. A man who has devoted his life 

to crafting perfect jokes and has left 

a trail of laughter in his wake, Jimmy 

Carr’s new tour will distill everything 

we love to laugh at and be shocked by, 

into one incredible, unparalleled night of 

entertainment. 

Jimmy Carr has been on the stand-up 

scene for a decade and a half. In that 

time he’s performed 9 sell-out tours, 

playing nearly 2,000 shows to over 

2 million people across 4 continents. 

He’s won the British Comedy Award 

for ‘Best Live Stand-Up Tour’ and 

been nominated for the Perrier Award. 

Now all that experience is being put to 

good use - you can see all the greatest 

material from his extraordinary career 

in one show - this is the very best of 

Jimmy Carr. 

Friday 19th May | 8pm 

Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge, CB2 3QE | www.cambridgelivetrust.co.uk 

ONE TO 

WATCH 

Not Dead Enough 

Following the huge sell-out success 

of The Perfect Murder and Dead 

Simple, the thrilling work of multimillion 

selling author, Peter James 

returns to Cambridge with the world 

premiere production of Not Dead 

Enough. Starring Laura Whitmore, 

(Strictly Come Dancing 2016), Stephen 

Billington, (Hollyoaks and Coronation 

Street) and Bill Ward (Emmerdale, 

Coronation Street) as DS Roy Grace. 

Olivier award-winner, Ian Talbot, directs 

Not Dead Enough - the third novel in 

Peter James’ award winning Roy Grace 

series and the third play in his box office 

smash hit and critically acclaimed stage 

franchise. Don’t miss your chance to see 

this ingenious new play from one of the 

UK’s favourite crime writers. 

Monday 15th - Saturday 20th May 

7:45pm | Cambridge Arts Theatre, 

Cambridge, CB2 3PJ 

www.cambridgeartstheatre.com 

Big Girls Don’t Cry 

Celebrating the music of Frankie Valli & 

The Four Seasons. Number 1 hits, Walk 

Like A Man, Sherry, Working My Way 

Back To You, Rag Doll and Let’s Hang 

On combine with Frankie’s My Eyes 

Adored You and Grease in this criticallyacclaimed 

spectacular. Reviving the 

sublime harmonies of New Jersey’s finest, 

including Frankie’s incredible falsettos, oh 

what a night awaits music fans! 

Friday 21st April | 7:30pm 

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, 

IP33 1QR | www.theatreroyal.org 


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

Banish Those Winter Blues p50 

Get The Look p59 

Think Technique p69

Fashion Handbook 


Handbook 

Fashion 

Frill Seeker 

Zimmermann 

The SS17 catwalks were inundated with frills and ruffles. From small 

and discreet to loud and oversized, embrace them in all shapes and 

sizes. From detailed shirts to midi dresses and trouser hems, they add 

a feminine touch to all occasions. Opt for the classic white shirt for a 

verstaile investment. 

Rodarte 

MSGM Ruffled Off The 

Shoulder Top, £230, 

Giulio, Cambridge 

White Ruffle Sleeve 

Shirt, £34, Next 

Ruffled Cotton Shirt, 

£29.99, Mango 

Isabel Marant Etoile Daniela 

Top, £335, Anna, Saffron 

Walden and Bury St Edmunds 

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Fashion Handbook 

Brand Watch: 

RIXO london 

“At Elegant Atelier our ethos is to 

showcase sophisticated and stylish 

pieces from cutting-edge designers and 

brands that combine outstanding design 

with quality workmanship. 

RIXO London is an exciting and 

vibrant brand offering distinctively 

British vintage 70’s inspired pieces in 

hand painted silks and embroidered 

fabrics. Started in 2015 by best friends 

and London College of Fashion alumni, 

Henrietta Rix and Orlagh McCloskey, 

they left their buying careers at ASOS 

to follow their dream of creating a 

feminine relaxed label with a refined 

edge. 

When they contacted me a year ago, we 

had a lot in common. My shop matched 

their brand vision, I loved the clothes 

and the 70’s vibe, and I was impressed 

with their passion and drive. It’s a great 

partnership as the brand sells really 

well for us and the label has gone from 

strength to strength. Subsequently they 

have signed a deal with Net-a-Porter 

and have been hailed in the fashion 

industry as a key label for 2017. 

Their latest collection Bella Cuba which 

is pure Havana Carnival with bright bold 

prints, lots of colour and frills.” 

- Sinéad O’Loghlen 

Spring Blooms 

With spring in full swing, add a 

touch of florals to your wardrobe 

with these playful dresses. 

1. Penelope Off The Shoulder Floral Dress, £195, Whistles, Cambridge 

2. Floral Ruffle Midi Dress, £49, Topshop, Bury St Edmunds 

3. Reformation Floral Print Georgette Wrap Dress, £225, Net-a-Porter 

4. Long Floral Dress, £39.99, Zara, Cambridge 

STAPLE STYLE 

“With more colours and patterns than 

ever before, the Robell trouser is our 

spring/summer must-have this year. 

These trousers deliver on both comfort 

and style which makes them a wardrobe 

staple,” says Martha, owner at Martha V. 

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Elegant Atelier 

12 Rose Crescent, Cambridge, CB2 3LL 

Tel: 01223 778697 

Email: sinead@elegantatelier.com 

www.elegantatelier.com 

Martha V 

9-11 High Street, Newmarket, CB8 8LX 

Tel: 01638 666320 | www.marthav.co.uk 

Robell Trousers, 

£75, available 

at Martha V 


It’s a Wrap 

From lace up flats to 

espadrille sandals and 

chunky block heels... 

we’ll call this one a wrap. 

ASOS Julia Tie Leg 

Espadrilles, £18 

www.asos.com 

Tie Flat Sandals 

by Molly Goddard 

x Topshop, £95 

Topshop 

Ava Knotted 

Sandals in Red 

Suede, £68, Office 

Flaming Fringe 

Sliders, £62, Topshop 

Lanvin Tri-tone Leather 

Sliders, £385, Harvey Nichols 

Fashion 

Slip & Slide 

Love them or hate them, 

sliders have slipped their 

way back into our summer 

wardrobes. Opt for these 

metallic detailed ones for an 

instant uplift or how about 

these heeled pom pom ones 

for a more dressy take. 

High Heel Slides 

with PomPoms 

£59.99, Zara 

Spring In 

Your Step 

From mules to sliders and ankle 

wraps, step into this season with 

the latest must-have footwear 

The 

Mighty Mule 

Bring it back to basics with 

a backless pair of mules. 

These are set to be a real 

winner all round. 

Alexa Slip 

On Mules 

£32, Topshop 

Miu Miu Crystal and Pearlembellished 

Satin Mules, £615 

www.matchesfashion.com 

Martey Leopard Cross 

Strap Vamp Mule 

Sandal, £80, Dune 

High Heel 

Backless Shoes 

£25.99, Zara 


Fashion 

With spring finally here, we catch up with 

Hayley Attridge, owner at Saffron Walden’s 

fashion boutique, blue, to see what you 

should be buying into for this season 

BANISH THOSE WINTER BLUES 

Located on Saffron Walden’s King Street, 

blue is an independent women’s fashion 

boutique specialising in elegant, and 

predominantly, casual wear. Hayley fills 

her petite shop with a variety of clothing, 

accessories and shoes from a hand-picked 

range of brands meaning she really is able 

to offer something unique. We popped 

in to take a look at some of her latest 

collections. 

Q: WHAT TRENDS HAVE YOU BOUGHT INTO 

FOR THIS SEASON? 

A: For spring/summer this year, I have 

invested into a lot of yellow. It’s a fantastic 

colour for the coming season and makes 

a change from those dark wintery hues 

we have been used to over the last few 

months. I have some great pieces in store 

at the moment and I’ve opted for colours 

that I think will sit well together. Pink 

is another which I have backed for the 

coming season - it’s everywhere at the 

moment and it’s surprisingly very versatile. 

Bright colours are something everyone 

should invest in when the weather starts 

to lift. When it comes to pattern, there is 

lots of gingham in store. Frills and ruffles 

are another which will be seen a lot in blue 

for the coming months. They did well for 

us this winter and it’s great to see some 

of the summery adaptations of this trend. 

Statement sleeves are also everywhere 

at the moment. I just love the big flute 

sleeves. Scarves are always really popular 

with both my new and returning customers 

and I have some lovely pompom ones in at 

the moment. 

Q: HOW ARE THESE IN KEEPING WITH YOUR 

STYLE AT BLUE? 

A: My go-to line for blue is ‘fine everyday 

style that takes you beyond the season’. I 

always try to buy in keeping with current 

trends but ones that are feminine and easy 

to wear. I am not afraid of colour and I tend 

to buy certain colours from certain brands. 

I am a little pattern phobic but always try 

to bring something a bit quirky. 

Q: WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INSPIRATION 

FROM WHEN LOOKING FOR NEW PIECES? 

A: As some of you may be aware, I do most 

of my buying with 4 customers in mind. 

This enables me to buy sensibly and keep 

a similar theme throughout. It’s almost like 

a capsule wardrobe I guess. ‘Maggie’ is my 

more mature customer, as is Mel. Emma is 

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Fashion 

blue 

32 King Street, Saffron Walden, 

CB10 1ES 

Tel: 01799 513315 

www.bluesaffronwalden.co.uk 

Q: WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE IN 

STORE AT THE MOMENT? 

A: It would have to be SET’s leather 

jacket in nightsky. It’s a lovely navy 

colour and a real must-have for 

inbetween seasons. It’s a slim fit and 

made from 100% lambs leather. It’s 

super soft and the silver zip detailing 

gives it a nice edge. 

SET Leather Jacket in Nightsky, £369 

American Vintage and Rains. Winter is still 

looking fairly bright. Yellow will become 

slightly darker with more mustard shades 

and cobalt blue is another favourite. Red is 

also set to be a winter staple. I will also be 

stocking more jewellery and unique gifting 

pieces. 

my mid-40s Mum and Megan is my 20+. I 

have recently been buying in Copenhagen 

which was fantastic. I found some really 

exciting new brands which I can’t wait to 

introduce here in Saffron Walden. Samsoe 

& Samsoe is one which I am most excited 

about. Be sure to watch out for this nearer 

the winter. Another new brand I picked up 

in Copenhagen is one called Coster. They 

have some really unique feminine pieces 

which I know will fly out. 

Q: YES, WE KNOW IT’S EARLY... BUT WHAT ARE 

YOUR PLANS FOR A/W17? 

A: My plan is to introduce a few new brands 

which I have been buying for already. I 

will of course stick with my few favourites 

too. These include Des Petits Hauts, SET, 

Q: LASTLY, HOW IS YOUR ONLINE SHOP 

DOING? 

A: Online does really well for us. As I don’t 

have a lot of each item, I am constantly 

updating it with new stock which keeps 

it looking fresh and on-trend. It’s a great 

window for customers too as they can 

browse what I have in at the moment. I get 

quite a lot of my regulars opting for the 

click and collect option. Be sure to check it 

out here - www.bluesaffronwalden.co.uk 


12 Rose Crescent, Cambridge, CB2 3LL, United Kingdom 

+44 (0) 1223 778697 | sinead@elegantatelier.com 

www.elegantatelier.com

Molly Goddard 

Fashion 

The Gingham 

Gang 

Gingham Mutton Sleeve 

Blouse, £29, Topshop 

Checked Jacket with 

Frills, £69.99, H&M 

J.Crew Sequined 

Gingham Canvas Flats 

£140, Net-a-Porter 

House of Holland 

Gingham Dress 

£40, Next 

Checked Trousers with 

Frills, £34.99, H&M 

Gingham Mini Dress 

£29.99, Zara 

Marques’ Almeida Wrap Around Gingham 

Sandals, £250, www.matchesfashion.com 


For That Special Occasion 

- ESTABLISHED 41 YEARS IN ROYSTON - 

Mother of the Bride Specialist 

Condici • John Charles • Ispirato • Cabotine • Ann Balon • Cameron Blake • Gina Bacconi • Zeila • Michaela Louisa 

John Street, 

Royston, 

SG8 9BE 

Sizes 8 - 22 • Free Alteration Service • Matching Hats, Fascinators • Shoes & Bags available 

Lingerie from Fantasie, Charnos, Lepel, After Eden, Royce, Triumph & Bodywrap. Cup sizes AA - H 

Tel: 01763 244073 

www.creamfashions.com 

info@creamfashions.com

Fashion 

Occasionwear specialist, 

Cream of Royston have 

now opened a sister shop 

- Occasions For Less 

Having traded in Royston for 41 years and 

going from strength to strength, Cream of 

Royston has now opened a sale shop for 

end of season clearance lines opposite the 

main Cream shop in John Street, Royston. 

So if you visit Royston, Cream has all the 

new lines from designers such as Condici, 

Ispirato, John Charles, Cabotine, Zella and 

Gina Bacconi, while Occasions for less 

offers a fantastic selection of mother of the 

bride outfits on the upper floor from the 

same designers but from previous seasons all 

greatly reduced, plus lots of wonderful hats, 

hatinators and fascinators to complement 

outfits. On the ground floor you will 

find daywear from Gerry Weber, Seasalt, 

Poppy, Libra, Frank Lyman, Pomodoro and 

Steilmann as well as shoes and bags including 

Rainbow Club shoes that can be dyed. 

Everything is all at fantastic end of season 

prices. 

The shop has been very well received since 

its opening and customers are enjoying 

visiting both shops, spreading the word and 

returning for more bargains. If they can’t find 

what they want in one shop, they will try the 

other or purchase from both. The new shop 

is perfect for a mother of the bride or groom 

or grandma who is working on a budget. The 

selection of daywear downstairs includes 

dresses, jackets, tops, trousers ideal for a day 

at the races, christening or family occasion 

as well as everyday and holiday wear. 

As the business is run under the same 

company as Cream, staff work at both shops 

and are familiar with the stock available and 

do their utmost to find customers what they 

are looking for. Why not pay John Street, 

Royston a visit for the ultimate shopping 

experience. 

“Everything is all 

at fantastic, end of 

season prices.” 

Cream of Royston & 

Occasions For less 

John Street, Royston, SG8 9BE 

Tel: 01763 244073 

www.creamfashions.com 


Beauty Notebook 

Article by Samantha Nice 

Notebook 

Beauty 

Pomegranate Pout 

Pomegranates have a high level of antioxidants and 

are jam-packed with vitamins (A, C, E) and minerals, 

meaning they have some serious advantages for our 

skin. Take a look at some of the pomegrante-packed 

lip balms to perfect your pout. 

1. LIZ EARLE SUPERSKIN SUPERLIP BALM, £16, BOOTS 

Cult favourite, Liz Earle are back with yet another must-have. 

Their new Superlip Balm is jam-packed with naturally active 

ingredients which include Alaria esculenta extract to plump, 

pomegranate seed oil to nourish and dragon’s blood extract, argan 

oil and shea butter to help combat dryness. 

2. ESTÉE LAUDER NUTRITIOUS VITALITY8 

POMEGRANATE GLOSSY LIP BALM, £17, JOHN LEWIS 

Infuse lips with nourishing moisture thanks to Estée Lauder’s 

Pomegranate Lip Balm. It softens, smoothes and conditions lips 

in an instant whilst also enhancing your natural lip colour with a 

soft pinky hue. It’s powered by Estée Lauder’s potent anti-oxidant 

blend of pomegranate extract, mangosteen and other super 

berries. 

3. BURT’S BEES REPLENISHING LIP BALM WITH 

POMEGRANATE OIL, £3.69, HOLLAND AND BARRETT 

Give your lips some TLC with this antioxidant-rich Pomegranate 

Oil Lip Balm from Burt’s Bees. Much like their entire range, it’s 

100% natural and sweetly scented with pomegranate oil to ensure 

lips are left feeling hydrated and replenished. 

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MAD MONDAYS AT 

SALON AT NUMBER 5 

Fresh 

from Fiji 

Take a look at OPI’s spring/ 

summer colours - now 

available at SK Clinic + Spa 

The girls at Salon at Number 5 are 

famed for their Mink lash extensions. 

They’re super soft, very natural and 

really easy to maintain meaning 

they’re one of the team’s most 

popular treatments. Every Monday 

they’re offering a full set for just 

£55 instead of the usual £77 so 

now really is the time to put down 

your mascara and give them a go. 

Apologies in advance as we can’t 

promise you won’t then be addicted! 

Mad Mondays will also see Jessica 

Geleration nails for just £20 instead 

of £27. Be sure to keep an eye out 

for some of their other fantastic 

offers over on their instagram page - 

@salonatnumber5 

5 Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 

1UY | Tel: 01223 311777 

47 High Street, Newmarket, CB8 

8NA | Tel: 01638 663776 

www.salonatnumber5.co.uk 

Flawless 

Foundations 

Yes... the perfect foundation does 

exist! Clarins have this month 

launched a new lightweight formula 

which blurs imperfections, minimises 

pores and leaves a shine-free finish. 

It comes in 5 shades; nude ivory, 

nude beige, nude honey, nude amber 

and nude cappuccino. 

Clarins Pore Perfecting Matifying 

Foundation, £28, Boots 

In need of a 

new classic red? 

Try ‘Living On 

the Bula-vard!’ 

Looking for a 

shimmering 

ocean blue? 

Choose ‘Do You 

See What I See?’ 

As the weather is set to improve, now is the perfect time to make your mani 

a bright one. OPI’s latest collection is inspired by the picturesque sands and 

tranquil seas of Fiji. The 12-strong range features new shades in both Nail 

Lacquer and Infinite Shine formulas as well as salon-exclusive GelColours. 

From sunset orange and yellow hues to sandy beiges and tonal neutrals and 

rich ocean blues, there’s bound to be a shade for every occasion. Be sure to 

book in at SK Clinic + Spa for your pre-holiday mani or pedicure. 

OPI Nail Lacquer, from £11 

SK Clinic + Spa 

4 Northgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1HG 

Tel: 01284 748470 | www.skclinic.co.uk 

Wanting to complement 

a flawless tan? Opt for 

‘No Tan Lines’ 


OUTDOOR SPA 

Come rain or shine, spend the day off the grid 

Relax and re-energise for several hours at our unique outdoor pop up spa. Immerse in wood-fired hot tubs 

with a complimentary drink, enjoy a dry Finnish Barrel sauna and savour the wonderful sensation of 

being completely restored and relaxed while relishing fresh air and beautiful views over the countryside. 

Additional leisure activities and services available. Open on selected dates only. 

We’re at Bourn Golf & Leisure, Cambridge CB23 2TT 

bookings & information at bathingunderthesky.com/outdoor-spa 

Bury St Edmunds Boutique Chic day Spa 

SK 

clinic + spa 

SKClInIC.CO.uK • 01284 748470 • InFO@SKClInIC.CO.uK 

VICtORy CHAPEl • 4 nORtHgAtE StREEt • BuRy St EdmundS • IP33 1Hg 

D E L I C A T E C A R E 

1 H o u r P e v o n i a R o s a c e a Fa c i a l 

S p e c i a l O f f e r £ 5 5 ( R R P £ 6 5 ) 

A radical solution for skin sensitivity, broken capillaries and rosacea. 

Provides soothing relief and visible results thus reducing redness, 

blotchiness and congestion. 

O F F E R E X P I R E S : 

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Twice as Nice 

Our best beauty trick for the season? 

Use your lipstick as blusher. 

Rosy cheeks and warm peachy hues are now best created 

with your favourite muted lipsticks thank to NARS 

Cosmetics. Simply drag along your cheekbones and 

blend. Team with a nude lipstick and, other than a quick 

coating of mascara, leave your eyes alone. It seems 

spring will be a natural affair for 2017. 

Beauty 

NARS Cosmetics x David Koma 

NARS Satin Lipstick in 

Kiss Me Stupid, £21, 

www.narscosmetics.co.uk 

get the 

look 

It’s A Tie 

Take inspiration from AVEDA’s sophisticated 

look for TIBI’s SS17 show and opt for a low 

ponytail with belt buckle tie. Here’s how to 

create the look for yourself... 

1. Apply Damage Remedy Split End Repair to the ends. 

2. Prep hair from roots with Thickening Tonic and blow dry in. 

3. Create a middle or side parting depending on preference. 

4. Gather into a low ponytail and secure with a clear elastic band. 

5. Tie belt buckle or ribbon over the elastic making sure one side 

hangs lower than the other. 

6. Finish by applying Air Control onto a clean mini brush and 

smoothing any fly-aways. 

AVEDA x TIBI 

1. AVEDA Damage Remedy Split End Repair, £25 

2. AVEDA Thickening Tonic, £20 

3. AVEDA Air Control Hair Spray, £20 

All available from John Lewis, Cambridge 


Beauty 

It’s As Easy As 

A, B, C... 

You might be cramming your diet with all 

your fruit and veg, but is your skincare 

regime lacking vitamins? Samantha Nice 

investigates why you should be applying 

your vitamins topically... 

Vitamin supplements in tablet form 

are nothing new and many of us are 

popping them in order to boost 

our overall health. Vitamins 

are vital in order to keep our 

body functioning at its best 

and certain deficiencies 

can cause adverse effects 

on our skin. Now is when 

you should probably 

reconsider your skincare 

regime - your skin is the 

body’s largest organ after 

all. Have you noticed 

just how many skincare 

products are also packed 

full of vitamins? They 

are a key ingredient for 

most brands due to their 

extensive advantages 

in combating varying 

skin problems. “Over the 

past 20 years, vitamins 

have been creeping into our 

everyday skin care products as 

more is discovered about their 

beneficial effects in preventing 

and reversing the signs of ageing. 

The latest research and technology 

from Dermalogica shows that microencapsulating 

these beneficial vitamins 

ensures the ingredients are stabilised and 

delivered deep into the skin’s layers where 

they are most needed,” Mel Sunshine, 

Dermalogica Professional Skin 

Therapist and owner at Essential 

Therapy in Barnham says. 

Take a look at which vitamins are 

advantageous to our skin and which 

products you should be investing in: 

VITAMIN A: A star for anti-ageing and a good all-rounder 

In short, Vitamin A is a good all-rounder. Vitamin A (whose 

derivatives are also referred to as retinoids) works by normalising 

a range of skin functions meaning it is great for correcting specific 

skin concerns like ageing and acne for example. “Vitamin A helps 

increase cell renewal and turnover as well as stimulating new 

collagen biosynthesis to help reverse the signs of skin ageing,” 

explains Mel. “From the age of 30, we lose on average 1% of 

collagen in our skin, which means that by the age of 50 we’ve lost 

20% of our collagen, resulting in sagging, fine lines and wrinkles,” 

she adds. 

Vitamin A is the key ingredient for cult skincare brand Environ. Dr 

Des Fernandes, founder and scientific director of Environ says, 

“Ageing skin is a direct result of sun-induced Vitamin A deficiency. 

Correct the deficiency and you’ll have more radiant skin.” 

1. Environ Youth EssentiA Vita-Peptide C-Quence Serum 1, £91, 

Salon @ Number 5, Newmarket & Cambridge 

VITAMIN B: Best for reducing redness and hydration 

Vitamin B, (specifically B3 and B5) are great for strengthening our 

skin’s barrier, locking in moisture and replenishing our skin. It is also 

said to help with inflammation and hyperpigmentation. It’s great 

for those who suffer with sensitive skin and other skin concerns 

such as uneven skin tone, acne and other unwanted redness or 

pigmentation. 

2. Skinceuticals Hydrating b5, £61.95, www.skinceuticals.co.uk 

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VITAMIN C: Ideal for brightening and again, anti-ageing 

Vitamin C is another which has been proven to combat wrinkles 

and overall ageing. “It provides antioxidants which helps stimulate 

collagen synthesis and treat hyperpigmentation which is 

commonly found in an ageing skin,” Mel explains. Vitamin C is also 

known to help protect and repair against free radical damage as 

well as improving elasticity, boosting radiance and aiding firmness. 

3. Murad Essential-C Day Moisture SPF30, £55, Feel Unique 

4. Trish McEvoy Even Skin Vitamin C Cream, £52, Selfridges 

5. REN Flash Rinse 1-Minute Facial with water activated Vitamin 

C, £32, Space.NK, Cambridge 

6. Clinique Fresh Pressed Daily Booster with Pure Vitamin C, 

£25, Palmers, Bury St Edmunds 

VITAMIN E: Essential for repair 

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“Vitamin E provides antioxidant benefits to minimise 

environmental induced skin-ageing (smoking, pollution etc) and 

helps reinforce the barrier lipid layer,” adds Mel. It’s fantastic for 

repair which is why it is often found in treatment products such as 

after-sun and other products for stretch marks and scarring. 

7. Neal’s Yard Vitamin E & Avocado Night Cream, £21.50, Neal’s 

Yard, Bury St Edmunds 

8. The Body Shop Vitamin B Aqua Boost Sorbet, £14, The Body 

Shop, Bury St Edmunds & Cambridge 

VITAMIN COCKTAIL 

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Whilst many products contain one key vitamin ingredient, there 

are also an abundance of rescue treatments which are packed full 

of them all. Mel tells us about Dermlogica’s range. “Dermalogica 

uses combinations of these micro-encapsulated vitamins in many 

of their products, but my personal favourites are Multi-Vitamin 

Power Serum which has a velvety complex, to smooth, firm and 

treat hyperpigmentation and the Multi-Vitamin Power Firm which 

combats visible lines around the eyes with a powerful infusion of 

multivitamins and protective silicones. The Multi-Vitamin Power 

Recover Masque is fondly known in the trade as ‘ambulance in a 

tube’ for its healing antioxidant vitamins and ability to promote 

healthy tissue regeneration.” 

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9. Dermalogica Multi-Vitamin Power Serum, £58, 

10. Dermalogica Multi-Vitamin Power Firm, £39 

11. Dermalogica Multi-Vitamin Power Recover Masque, £36, all 

available from Essential Therapy, Barnham 

12. Sunday Riley C.E.O. C + E antiOXIDANT Protect + Repair 

Moisturiser, £60, Space.NK, Cambridge 

13. Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched (Vitamin B, C and E) Face 

Base, £42, John Lewis, Cambridge 


Beauty 

The Little Beauty Box 

16 Crown Walk, 

Newmarket, CB8 8NG 

Tel: 01638 428980 

www.thelittlebeautybox.co.uk 

Sensational Skin 

Jurgita, owner at Newmarket’s Little Beauty Box, talks 

to us about mesotherapy and PRP (platelet-rich-plasma) 

Whilst many of us are turning to extreme skin treatments such 

as Botox and fillers, Jurgita explains that there are other less 

obtrusive methods which can achieve just as impressive results. 

“Both mesotherapy and PRP are methods used to improve 

our skin’s overall appearance, whether that be tone, hydration, 

elasticity, texture or perhaps another specific concern,” Jurgita 

says. “Both are really popular treatments for us at The Little 

Beauty Box and it’s great to be able to offer the choice of both. 

I think it’s important to educate my clients about what these 

treatments involve and how it’s a good idea to consider these 

before more extreme treatments. Although both mesotherapy 

and PRP still use needles, they’re not as deep as Botox injections 

and are far more nourishing for the skin,” she adds. 

MESOTHERAPY 

Mesotherapy is a hyaluronic-based skin treatment which is used 

to target anti-ageing, firming, lightening, acne, stretch marks and 

cellulite as well as being used for facelifts and aiding hair growth. 

It provides the skin with a special cocktail of nutrients which 

help to boost the skin’s appearance as well as helping it to regain 

elasticity, radiance and improving texture. Mesotherapy is a nonsurgical 

treatment which involves injecting this special blend of 

nutrients directly into the mesoderm – the middle layer of your 

skin. Treatments are given in courses of 4, 6 or 10 sessions which 

can be undertaken weekly. 

PRP 

PRP (Platelet-rich-plasma) is a completely natural treatment 

which requires no surgical intervention or chemical ingredients. 

Much like mesotherapy, it’s great for eliminating a wide range of 

skin concerns. The treatment involves extracting the plateletrich 

plasma from your blood, much like a simple blood test. It is 

then spun to separate the plasma from the other components 

which results in a platelet-rich-plasma. It is then reinjected where 

required, such as a scar or injury or obvious lines or wrinkles. The 

platelets help to stimulate cell regeneration and new collagen 

production. Results are typically seen are 3 weeks and most 

clients will require between 1 and 3 sessions. 

To find out more, be sure to call Jurgita or pop in for a 

consultation to see how she can help you. 


Male Grooming 

premier 

pampering 

Looking for a little more 

than a quick short, back 

and sides? Take a look 

at the extensive range 

of barbering services on 

offer at Celik’s Mensroom 

With salons in Bury St Edmunds, 

Newmarket and Cambridge, as well as 

the recently opened Holborn, London, 

Celik’s Mensroom have lots to offer for the 

gentlemen. “We are different from your 

usual barbers as we’re traditionally Turkish. 

Myself and the team are very passionate 

about what we do and our modern stylish 

salons are jam-packed with high-end 

products and quality service,” says owner 

Bulent Celik who opened his first salon in 

Cambridge. 

CELIK’S SIGNATURES 

From standard cuts, signature wet shaves, beard 

trimming, cutthroat and facial waxing and also 

threading, the team at Celik’s are renowned for 

their 5-star treatments. “At Celik’s Mensroom we 

think the condition of your hair can sometimes be 

overlooked. A great cut is one thing, but if your hair is 

screaming out for attention then the right treatment 

could work wonders. We offer five-star treatments 

to add volume, to nourish or replenish and we have a 

range of fantastic hair products that will have you and 

your hair looking and feeling its best in no time,” Bulent 

adds. 

If you want the full works, the ‘5-star grooming treatment’ 

(£53.50) is their most popular and involves a wash, cut, blow dry, 

wet shave, hot and cold towel, head and scalp massage, steam, face mask and full facial. 

Just looking for a dry cut or beard trim perhaps? They’ve got this covered too! Be sure to 

check out their full list of treatments over on their website with cuts starting at just £18. 

PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS 

The salon stocks a fantastic range of hair product from the likes of American Crew, d:fi and 

Goldwell, all of which are available to buy too. “Our best selling brand is American Crew. 

They are one of the best selling men’s salon brands globally,” Bulent tells us. “My go-to 

product would be their defining paste. It has a wax-like consistency but provides a matte 

finish. It works great for the combover look which everyone is having at the moment!” 

Celik’s Mensroom 

97 King Street, Cambridge, CB1 1LD | Tel: 01223 461811 

22 High Street, Newmarket, CB8 8LB | Tel: 01638 667878 

96 Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3AA 

Tel: 01284 701010 

www.celiksmensroom.com 


Jo 

Brewin 

The Three 

Principles 

Wednesday 19 April 

7pm - 9pm 

You have the same amount of 

potential as the next person - 

learn how to access it! 

Co at No.15 High Street, Cherry 

Hinton, Cambridge, CB1 9HX 

£10 (£12 on the door) 

Richard Abbot 

& Lorraine Flaherty 

Four Roads 

to Inner Freedom 

Sat 29 & Sun 30 April 

10am - 4pm (both days) 

Join this very special 2-day 

workshop to make a real shift in 

your personal development 

Abington Barns, 52 North Road, 

Great Abington, Cambs. 

CB21 6AS 

£110 total price 

The 

Barefoot Doctor 

My Life, 

My Journey 

Wednesday 17 May 

7pm - 9pm 

TBD discusses his inspirational 

life in this entertaining, 

fascinating and wide ranging talk 




Rebel Reverend 

Monica Douglas-Clark 

The Reap Abundance 

Pathway + Summer Solstice 

Gathering 

Wednesday 21 June 

7pm - 9pm 

The Rev. discusses her system – 

Reap Abundance. Rebel Rev. is a 

beautiful soul - not to be missed 




www.inspiralgroup.co.uk

Hot list 

Healthy 

Healthy Hotlist 

Hear from Lauren Bradshaw, 

Cambridge-based Specialist 

Physiotherapist, about 

challenging your boundaries 

Cambridge 

Literary Festival: 

Tom Kerridge 

Dopamine Diet 

Friday 21st April | 12:30 - 1:30pm 

Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge 

makes his debut festival appearance 

at Cambridge’s Literary Festival this 

month. Having shed 11 stone in three 

years, his new book Tom Kerridge’s 

Dopamine Diet, shows us how. Focusing 

on low carbohydrate foods that release 

the ‘happy hormone’ dopamine, Kerridge 

offers advice on changing your eating 

habits without compromising on flavour. 

Head along for a calorie-free hour with 

one of the most entertaining chefs on 

the circuit. 

www.cambridgeliteraryfestival.com 

Try Something New 

“When I first moved to Cambridge back in 2013, I didn’t know a soul. I decided to 

join the Cambridge Triathlon Club and it has literally changed my life. I have made 

friends who are all active and share interests in similar things and we have a very 

positive outlook on life. We constantly challenge each other in events which helps to 

maintain and improve fitness but we also enjoy the social aspect too. My challenge 

to you is to take yourself out of your comfort zone, meet new people, try a different 

sport, engage different muscles and you never know you may actually enjoy it! 

You could enter a race whether that is a 5K Parkrun or a half or full marathon, an 

obstacle course race such as Insane Terrain or even a Cyclo-sportive. Having an 

event to train for is like having a carrot dangling on a stick - it can help motivate and 

inspire you especially if you can do it to help raise money for charity. Make April the 

month to put a spring back in your step and challenge your boundaries!” 

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 


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Think...Technique! 

Trek This Way 

We cannot get enough of Trek’s latest protein-packed 

chunks. From cocoa peanut peak to toffee triumph and 

cranberry kick - they’re just right for curbing those 

mid-afternoon sugar cravings. Oh and each little snack 

pack contains 12g of protein so they’re also a great energy 

booster pre or post workout. 

£1.20 per bag, available from Asda 

Dan Hudson, personal trainer at 

Abbeycroft Leisure’s new Skyliner Sports 

Centre explains why technique is crucial 

in achieving your fitness goals. 

“I often see members learn weight training techniques 

through friends or others in the gym which may not be 

safe or correct. Poor form or training technique can lead 

to serious injury that may set you back months so it’s 

important to get it right. 

My best piece of advice is to always have a goal then 

develop a plan to reach that goal and understand the 

correct form for each element to maximise your training. 

As a beginner it is always worth speaking to a gym 

instructor and have a plan written out for you. These are 

free in most gyms along with a full induction which can take 

the fear element away from anyone new to the gym. 

Considering the use of a personal trainer would be the next 

step. They can support and monitor you throughout your 

journey ensuring you are on the right path to reach those 

goals, or have your form checked, alongside a new plan 

which is fun and challenging. 

Next time you’re heading to the gym, think form, posture, 

tempo, technique. Are you working towards your goal? A 

goal without a plan is just a dream.” 

Skyliner Sports Centre, Sybil Andrews Academy, Rougham 

Tower Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7QB. 

Email: danhudson.pt@gmail.com 

www.acleisure.com/skyliner 

WOMEN ON WHEELS 

Sunday 9th July | 8am 

St Nicholas Hospice are back with yet another fantastic 

fundraiser - Women On Wheels. It’s a mass participation, 

women-only cycle ride aimed at both the easy riders and 

the pros! Riders can choose from a 10, 25, 50 or even 75 

mile route and previous years have seen an outstanding 

turn out. To register and find out more, head over to 

their website! 

Nowton Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2PS 

Tel: 01284 766133 | www.wowsuffolk.org.uk 


Health 

STRUGGLE WITH 

STRESS? 

Stress Awareness Month is an opportunity 

to increase public awareness about both the 

causes and cures for stress. Hear from some 

local experts who can help you to de-stress... 

STRESS 

AWARENESS 

MONTH 

1ST - 30TH 

APRIL 

How Can Yoga Help? 

Yoga teacher and health & wellness advisor, Carole Baker explains 

The effect of yoga on physical and psychological stress continues 

to be one of the most widely studied outcomes in the yoga 

research world. This is likely due to the fact that stress, 

particularly when chronic, has the potential to harm all of 

the major systems in the body and that yoga practises that 

emphasise deep breathing, release and relaxation appear 

to be uniquely effective in mitigating the stress response. It 

is said that stress literally strangles our body and will always 

manifest itself somewhere, perhaps you can identify what 

causes you to feel stressed and where your body displays 

etc. from migraines, headaches, IBS, back pain to heart 

conditions, asthma and recurrent coughs and colds? 

If you want to learn how and where stress affects you then 

you definitely need to start yoga! The postures (asanas) of 

yoga are said to work individual muscles, joints, organs and 

systems of the body e.g. lymphatic, circulatory, digestive 

etc. and for a system of wellbeing that has been around 

thousands of years its fantastic to me as a yoga teacher that 

the wonders of modern science is finally proving it works. 

TOP TIPS TO TREAT STRESS: 

· Slow your breathing rate down to 5 breaths per minute (most 

people breathe at 10 - 15 breaths a minute!) this is proven to 

lower blood pressure, heart rate, cortisol and also improve your 

immune system’s functioning. 

· Practice the top 5 yoga poses for stress relief: upward facing dog 

pose, child’s pose, shoulder stand, plough and bridge. 

The Green House, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3RP 

Tel: 07770766744 

www.carolebaker.co.uk 

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De-Stress with Inspiral Group 

Inspiral Group is volunteer-led organisation which hosts regular 

spiritual and holistic themed events across Cambridge. We caught 

up with therapist Kyrstyna to hear about the effects of stress and 

how their groups and workshops can help... 

Our fast-paced lives can often lead to a build up of stress, but how 

can we take time out to relax when there seems to be so much to 

do all the time? 

Fundamentally, what is stress? Well-known author and wellbeing 

guru, The Barefoot Doctor, describes stress as a strain placed on 

the body and organs which causes you to constantly subconsciously 

grip your muscles tightly; this results in a restricted blood, fluid 

and energy flow which in turn causes the symptoms of stress. 

He suggests that in fact this muscle gripping is simply a habit and 

that with practice we can break it; much like giving up smoking 

or cutting down sugar. It’s an interesting idea. Many experts in 

the field agree and suggest that we should begin to think more 

holistically about stress. 

Krystyna Newman, Facilitator of Cambridge’s Inspiral Group, 

a personal development network said, “The obvious antidote to 

stress is self awareness and relaxation, yet so many of us don’t take 

enough time to focus on this. Joining a 

supportive network such as Inspiral 

can help you on your journey of self 

discovery and achieving a holistic 

balance in life.” 

THE BAREFOOT DOCTOR: 

MY LIFE, MY JOURNEY 

Hear Barefoot Doctor’s 

inspirational personal journey as 

he discusses his fascinating life. 

Wednesday 17th May | 7-9pm 

Venue: Co. 15 High Street, Cherry 


Inspiral Group meet monthly on the third 

Wednesday of the month and run several 

other workshops. If you’re interested in attending 

or finding out more, check out their website to see what’s 

coming up - www.inspiralgroup.co.uk 

Alternative Touch 

Lisa Jackson, reflexologist and holistic practitioner, asks what is 

stress and why is reflexology good for it? 

WHAT IS STRESS? 

Stress is the feeling of being under too much mental or emotional 

pressure. Pressure turns into stress when you feel unable to cope. 

Mental health issues may be linked to or exacerbated by the level of 

stress a person is under. 

WHY IS REFLEXOLOGY GOOD FOR STRESS? 

Long-term chronic stress is bad for the body and can result in poor 

health and wellbeing not only on an emotional level, but also on a 

physical level. Long-term stress can affect many systems in the 

body and is thought to be responsible for many illnesses. During 

times of acute stress adrenalin and cortisol are released in much 

higher levels than required by the body. High levels of cortisol 

can cause many side effects, lower immunity and inflammatory 

responses and slow down the wound healing process. By letting 

the body relax properly, reflexology allows the stress to lessen and 

allow some of the dysfunctional areas of the body to rebalance. 

Reflexology works on all systems in the body (a holistic treatment). 

Reflexology is an amazing non-intrusive treatment. After a 

reflexology treatment, you are left feeling relaxed, you may 

sleep better, you might notice your mood may improve and your 

general level of wellbeing is increased. You might notice other 

improvements although this happens on an individual basis. 

In times of stress it might seem like an impossibility to take time out 

of your hectic schedule however, taking the time for yourself to 

have a regular reflexology treatment may help you gain control 

over your work and social life and find a healthy balance. 

Alternative Touch 

Email: lisa@alternative-touch.com 

Tel: 07824367977 

www.alternative-touch.com 


Health 

WELLBEING DIARY 

MONDAY 

I always start the day with a 20-minute meditation and 

a cup of green tea as it sets me up mentally for the day. I 

have been practising this for the last four years and it has 

definitely helped me through some challenging times! 

Then it’s off for an early morning yoga session at the Boiler 

House, this fits in perfectly with my timetable as I head to 

the office straight after. 

Other days before breakfast, I like to take a walk, I often 

combine this with my meditation especially in the summer 

taking full adcantage of living in the beautiful Suffolk 

countryside. It is the perfect start to the day. I need to get 

my body moving be it with an intense workout or a gentle 

walk before I can even contemplate eating breakfast. 

Breakfast is usually eggs or another protein-based affair. 

I save the sourdough for a treat at the weekends. I’m not 

saying that this is right for everyone as we are all unique 

and need to find what works for us. Usually, it’s another 

walk - just a quick ten minutes post-breakfast. This is a 

little tip I picked up after spending a week on a bootcamp. 

Where possible, I always try to add in a little stroll after 

eating every meal. 

Mondays always consist of a bootcamp session in the 

evening. Working out with a group certainly gives me a 

huge endorphin hit! I call it my happy place. 

Working out later means that I usually have a late-ish lunch 

and post-bootcamp I will grab a snack such as cold chicken 

with some carrot sticks and a bit of hummus. I usually find 

that I am not really hungry having had my main meal midafternoon. 

TUESDAY 

Tuesday kicks off with an early morning session with my 

PT. I have two sessions a week; one is usually high intensity 

with short sharp bursts of working out to my maximum. 

This often involves gloves and pads - definitely my 

favourite! I am usually buzzing all day afterwards and I still 

get all my walks in too! 

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Take a look at what a week for Alison Hall, 

co-owner at Liberte Fitness, looks like in food and fitness 

WEDNESDAY 

Wednesday is bootcamp again, I go to four sessions a 

week. I prefer to exercise outside after I fell in love with 

it six years ago. I’ve carried it on ever since as to me it 

doesn’t even feel like exercise and it’s a non-negotiable in 

my timetable! 

THURSDAY 

Thursday is a double session with PT in the morning, 

followed by a park session in the evening. The early session 

will usually be weights-based. This is something that I have 

got into of late and something I am really enjoying as well 

as seeing great results from. 

FRIDAY 

Friday kicks off with an early morning class - usually spin. 

It’s also a ‘run day’ when the lighter evenings arrive. A 

group of us head to Mount Road in Bury St Edmunds early 

evening and do a bit of hill training. This is something 

co-owner and head trainer at Liberte Fitness, Tony started 

a few years back It kicks into action every spring and again 

it’s great to train with others. 

SATURDAY 

Saturday is always a morning park session which is 

sometimes preceded by the Park Run at Nowton Park. 

We cheekily dub this the ‘dirty double’! 

SUNDAY 

Sunday is rest day - well kind of! I still do plenty of walking, 

especially post-lunch. Some weeks I head to Needham 

Market first thing for the Great Local Run around the 

lake. This is a 5k held weekly by a group of volunteers very 

similar to the way the Park Run operates with all levels 

taking part and a smaller 2k route for smaller children or 

those not ready for the full 5km. 

Sunday is also prep day where I write a food plan, and shop 

and prep as much in advance as possible. This is invaluable 

to helping me achieve my exercise goals for the week. 

Being part-owner of an outdoor fitness company and 

someone who has found her exercise mojo later on in life 

gives me a completely different perspective. I have real 

empathy for those that struggle when it comes to nutrition 

and exercise as I have been that person a great deal of my 

life. The turning point for me was finding something I really 

loved doing and making it a part of my life. Yes the clichés 

are right - it is a lifestyle not a short term fix. 

Find something you love doing as it will become a part of 

your normal routine and won’t feel like a hardship. 

Drink plenty of water. I carry my bottle with me 

everywhere and continually sip it throughout the day. 

Plan your food for the week. Be sure to shop and prepare 

so you always have something tasty and healthy to hand. 

Nutrition is key - you can’t out train a bad diet. Believe me 

I’ve tried! 

Change it up! Every so often I look for events and different 

classes to try. It adds variety and something to aim for. 

Meditate daily and walk as much where possible. Exercise 

doesn’t have to be extreme and there are so many health 

benefits to walking and getting as much fresh air as 

possible! 

Liberte Fitness 

Nowton Park 

Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5LT 

Tel: 07788 410769 

www.libertefitness.co.uk 

My Rules: 

I TEND TO STICK TO THE FOLLOWING RULES IN 

ORDER TO KEEP ON TRACK: 


Nest 

The 

CONTENTS 

New To Navy 

Incorporate navy throughout 

your home 

National Gardening Week 

Give your garden some TLC 

Planting An Ideal Home 

Aura’s latest Cambridge 

development 

Velvet’s monthly property and interiors exclusive 

Redmayne 

Arnold & 

Harris

Home Hub 

Home 

Written by Ashleigh Kerr 

brings you the latest 

HubVelvet 

home and interior trends 

SHOP IN SHOP 

west elm has opened its second shop-in-shop in UK department 

store giant John Lewis following on from its success back in 2015. 

Originally showing their products on the John Lewis website and in 

the flagship store on Oxford Street, the Brooklyn-based, down to 

earth interiors firm decided to take a leap and feature for the second 

time - this time in the heart of Cambridge. 

west elm originally launched back in 2002 in Brooklyn, New York, 

and since then they have been championing stylish personal interiors 

with their mission in mind. Their three-fold vision focuses highly on 

‘Choice, Community and Consciousness’ and they pride themselves 

on doing everything with their customers in mind. 

The collections available from west elm are both affordable and 

stimulating and consist of interiors for most living spaces as well as 

accessories and soft furnishings. The designers who make up the 

collection are from all over the world, showcasing their diversity and 

high quality. 

A few of our key styles from west elm this season include neutral 

geometric patterns teamed with cool casual tan leather, soft 

greys and pale yellows. This look 

encompasses all things relaxing and 

natural and each piece can be used 

individually in other schemes. 

Their modern sofa ranges work for 

most environments and are available 

in a range of natural fabrics in cool 

tones or statement leathers. Paired 

with some of this seasons on trend 

colours, blush pink, coral and grey, 

they are guaranteed to brighten up 

your living room. 

Overseas brand takes John Lewis, 

Cambridge by storm 

John Lewis, Grand Arcade, 10 

Downing St, Cambridge, CB2 3DS 

Tel: 01223 361292 

www.johnlewis.com 

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National 

Gardening Week 

National Gardening Week is the ideal time for us to 

10TH-16TH 

APRIL 

give our gardens a little TLC ready for the summer 

The week itself celebrates gardening and hundreds upon 

hundreds of people, companies and charitable organisations 

are getting involved. This year’s main focus is to help new 

gardeners and home owners to get their plants to grow, 

thrive and not fade out before the season is over. 

HERE ARE SOME SIMPLE TIPS TO START YOU ON 

YOUR GARDENING JOURNEY: 

There are several types of flowers you can plant; annuals 

and perennials are the most well-known. Annuals are the 

easiest plants to grow as they flower within 10 – 12 weeks 

and then die by the end of the year. This way, you don’t have 

to worry about pulling up a plant that might re-flower when 

you are doing your weeding in the earlier parts of the year. 

Perennials are great to use as they re-flower every year, but 

remember where you have planted them so you don’t pull 

them up before they have re-flowered. 

Morris & Co Gardening 

Gloves & Hand Cream Gift 

Set, £25, John Lewis 

Southrop Small Planter, £200, 

Neptune, Bury St Edmunds 

If you don’t have a lot of space if your garden, then pots 

will become your best friend. Potted plants are very eye 

catching, create instant colour and are easy to maintain. 

If you are feeling particularly inspired, then you could always 

plant your own fruit and veg and start a small herb garden. 

Corner off a space of your garden to dedicate to this and 

make sure that the soil is reasonably dry when starting. Do 

your research on which plants to grow together and the 

time and growing conditions for each one. 

Lawn maintenance is the key to most gardens – never mow 

the lawn when it is too wet, you just end up with a sludgy 

mess if you do. The key is to let it dry out for a few days 

and mow it on a relative high level, after a few days go over 

it again on a lower level to get a neater cut. Create the 

signature lawn lines by mowing in alternate directions and 

for a greener turf invest in some good quality grass seed. 

Set of 2 Printed Garden 

Hand Tools, £12.50, 

Marks & Spencer 

Slogan Watering Can, 

£15, Marks & Spencer, 

Bury St Edmunds, 

Newmarket & Cambridge 

Galvanised 

Planters with 

Rope Handles, 

from £9.99, Next, 

Bury St Edmunds 

& Cambridge 


Interiors 

Strive 

For Design 

If unique, high end interiors are your thing, we suggest 

a visit to Leigh Hall’s quirky outhouse in Newmarket 

Strive for Design, owned by Leigh Hall, sits 

in a beautiful annexe located on the same 

site as her own home in Newmarket. It is 

a stunning showroom which is jam packed 

with homewares and accessories, from 

mirrors and candles to bespoke artwork, 

collectables and gifts and even furniture. 

Leigh opened last November and has been 

inundated with visitors. We went to take a 

look for ourselves and to meet Leigh at her 

welcoming barn. 

Q: TELL US A LITTLE MORE ABOUT YOUR 

BACKGROUND WITH INTERIOR DESIGN. 

A: I’ve always had a passion for interiors and 

gained a diploma in Interior Design whilst 

living in Essex. I then went on to have my 

own showroom in East London where I 

stocked similar pieces to what I am now 

stocking here at Strive for Design. I then 

gave this up to work closer with my husband 

and his building contractors business and 

following the arrival of my children, there 

was just no time for my own business. My 

husband and I moved to Newmarket with 

4 of our 5 boys around 8 years ago due to 

their education and our racehorses at the 

time. 

I have always loved homes, interiors and 

even buildings and architecture. I have 

designed several homes and sourced a large 

amount of interior schemes. I love designing 

and piecing ideas together. After working 

for various property investors over the last 

few years, it gave me the confidence and 

motivation to set up my own business again. 

This is when Strive for Design came into 

action. 

Q: WHAT WAS YOUR VISION WHEN OPENING 

STRIVE FOR DESIGN? 

A: I really wanted to get back into the 

industry as I am so passionate about it. 

I wanted to offer the area a range of 

furniture, lighting, accessories and other 

homewares which aren’t readily available 

online or perhaps in one place. I love 

sourcing different items and seeing which 

work well together. I wanted to construct a 

showroom which my customers and clients 

could visit and be inspired by. I am all about 

offering the ‘wow’ factor. It’s really great to 

be able to offer an abundance of pieces all 

under one roof and without having to travel 

too far. If you want to be successful and for 

your customers to come back, you have to 

offer something different... I believe I have 

just that. 

Q: WHAT BRANDS DO YOU STOCK? 

A: I stock a really varied portfolio of brands 

which are from all over the world. I think 

this is what really makes my showroom 

unique. I go to numerous different buying 

events and I’m always on the look out for 

new brands to stock. Some of my favourite 

brands are Culinary Concepts, LSA Glass, 

RV Astley, Coachouse and Brian Yates - 

whose wallpapers are absolutely beautiful. 

All of the stock I choose is unique and I only 

buy in small quantities as it’s great to keep 

things fresh. Although I have a particular 

style, my showroom boasts lots of eclectic 

pieces which would work perfectly in most 

homes. 

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Strive for Design 

Long Cottage, Fordham Road, 

Newmarket, CB8 7AA 

Tel: 07908204666 

www.strivefordesign.co.uk 

Instagram & Facebook @strivefordesign 

Q: YOU ALSO OFFER A DESIGN 

CONSULTATION SERVICE, WHAT DOES THIS 

INVOLVE? 

A: I have undertaken lots of projects over 

the last few years and it’s something I 

love doing. I am currently working on 3 

different projects; a show flat, a bathroom 

and a kitchen. All of the building work is 

carried out by my husband and his business 

Construction Housing Renovations (CHR). 

Between us both, we’re a dream team. 

He has the building and construction 

capabilities and I have the design flair. 

CHR was originally based in London but 

much more of his work is locally around 

East Anglia now. 

Q: WHERE DO YOU LOOK FOR INSPIRATION? 

A: I read a lot of homes and interiors 

magazines and I adore Kelly Hoppen. My 

favourite app is definitely HOUZZ (www. 

houzz.co.uk). I recommend it to so many of 

my clients as it gives you the option to look 

at various rooms and designs before making 

the decision yourself. 

Q: WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE 

PIECE IN THE SHOWROOM AT THE 

MOMENT? 

A: It would have to be the grey 

leather faux chair. It’s a one-off 

bespoke piece which is very modern 

and on-trend. It would look good in 

any room in any house. 

Q: WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR THE 

COMING YEAR? 

Since November, I’ve had a fantastic 

response already but I would very much like 

to stay in my small barn location for now. 

I would perhaps consider expanding in to 

our outbuildings in the future however. I 

would love to help more people improve 

their homes as I love a challenge. I plan 

to continue to research and improve my 

current stock and brand portfolio and I plan 

to have an even wider range. In the summer 

I will be stocking lots more outdoor pieces 

such as fire pits and garden furniture. This 

will be displayed here in my own garden. 

I am also working on expanding my 

selection of fabrics and wallpaper as well as 

looking at ordering through my website. 

I currently take orders through Instagram 

and Facebook and this works really well for 

me for now. Alongside this, I am looking 

into customised packaging which I hope to 

source from India. It will help women over 

there in a refuge who make beautiful paper 

products. All proceeds go straight back to 

them and their families. My current design 

is a map of Newmarket with the clock 

tower, Tattersalls, Newmarket Racecourses, 

the Queen’s Statue and The National 

Horseracing Museum as pin points for the 

area.I would also like to start adding images 

on Pinterest and HOUZZ. 


INSIDE 

OUT 

With spring well and 

truly here, make the 

most of it with some 

new outdoor furniture. 

Glasswells’ buyer, Julie 

Valentine, shows us their 

enviable selection on 

offer this season. 

DINE AL 

FRESCO 

This innovative height-changing 

table transforms easily from a 

coffee to dining table. The superior 

season-proof cushions can be left 

out all summer, come rain or shine 

too! Julie says, “It’s the perfect 

choice for both casual entertaining 

and summer dining as well as 

providing a stunning feature to any 

garden or conservatory.” 

Bramblecrest Oakridge Modular 

Corner Sofa with Table and 2 

Benches, £1739.99 

Outdoors 

Famed for their mix of retro chic 

and modern style, LaMode have 

some stunning handwoven wicker 

designs. The contemporary 

bucket-shaped chairs and resin 

topped table have a slightly 

distressed look which would 

work perfectly in most spaces. 

“This weather-proof range is 

ideal for both the conservatory 

and garden, combining both 

innovative design and comfort,” 

Julie adds. 

LaMode Round Dining Table & 4 

Armchairs, £945.99 

SITTING COMFORTABLY? 

SUMMER SOIREE 

The low-level table with inbuilt fire pit is great 

for casual entertainment. It can be used as a 

barbecue, an ice bucket or even a patio heater 

if the weather isn’t on your side. It can also be 

covered entirely and used as a table. “There’s 

no need to go inside as evening falls with 

this great versatile sofa set. It’s perfect for 

maximising the time spent in your garden this 

spring/summer,” Julie tells us. 

Bramblecrest Dorset Casual Fire Pit Table & 

4 Sofa Chairs, £1229.99 

Glasswells 

Newmarket Road, Bury St 

Edmunds, IP33 3TU 

Tel: 01284 752804 

www.glasswells.co.uk 

COLOUR POP 

These hanging cocoons are a 

must-have this season. Designed 

for two, but also perfect for one, 

they’re great for curling up in. 

“It’s a great contemporary version 

of the traditional swing seat, and 

is light enough to easily move 

around your garden,” says Julie. 

Bramblecrest Oakridge Double 

Hanging Cocoon, £529.99 

Inspired by the beautiful Chinese Geisha 

umbrellas, these offer both functionality 

and a splash of colour. “These will brighten 

any garden and provide a finishing touch to 

your outside decor, as well as offering shade 

on a hot summer’s day,” Julie states. 

Beijing Parasols, from £79.99 

Available in fuchsia, aqua, lime and purple 


Interiors 

Pinterest 

Pinterest 

The Kitchen & Dining Room 

Whilst not an obvious choice for the 

hub of your home, navy will work great 

in your kitchen and dining areas. Opt 

for a rich navy scheme throughout or 

perhaps play it safe and coat your walls 

in this on-trend colour. Navy tiles and 

kitchen accessories are other ways of 

incorporating navy, as is making your 

dining table and chairs the focal point. 

RJR. John Rocha Navy ‘Pico’ 

Plate, from £8 and Pasta Bowl, 

from £8.50, Debenhams 

Linea Midnight Blue Cast 

Iron Casserole Dish, £112, 

House of Fraser 

If you’re looking for some colour inspiration 

for your interior, look no further 

Pinterest 

Kitchen 

Utensils, set 

of 4, £12, 

John Lewis 

Henley Navy 

Dining Chair, from 

£380, Neptune, 


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Navy Paint, 2.5L, 

£53, Neptune, 


Velvet Magazine | April 2017 

2 Kitsch Dining 

Chairs, £79, 

www.made.com

Interiors 

Hendricks Navy Velvet 

Armchair, £995, Habitat 

The Lounge 

Velvet and navy combined will have your 

lounge sitting on-trend this season. Play 

with texture and opt for velvet seating for 

an instant talking point. Add other splashes 

of rich blue with wall hangings, lamps and 

other soft furnishings. 

Madison Table 

Lamp, £79, 

www.made.com 

Pinterest 

Atticus Sofa in Midnight Plush 

Velvet, £775, Direct Furniture, 


Bedeck 1951 Renata 

Oxford Pillow Case, 

£20, Debenhams 

Pinterest 

Pinterest 

The 

Bedroom 

Feature walls will still work well 

with a navy scheme. Try a subtle 

printed or patterned wallpaper to 

again add texture. When it comes 

to bedding, continue to play with 

patterns and layer these to create 

varying dimensions. 

Ralph Lauren Home 

Doncaster Bedding 

Range, from £69.95 to 

£359, House of Fraser 


Property 

LASTING LEGACY 

Landmark home, The Tree House, will be a 

lasting legacy to young Suffolk architect 

A house designed by one of Suffolk’s top architects is about to be 

constructed, four months after his death in November last year, at 

the age of 39. Before he died, Mark Savin, who lived with his wife 

Sarah in Bury St Edmunds, came up with plans for a building called 

‘The Tree House’ on a one-acre site in Great Barton. 

Now that the plans have been approved, local company Bakers 

Construction is about to build the property, after which it will be 

sold by regional estate agent Bedfords, with an asking price of 

£1.25m. 

Bedfords Partner Emmerson Dutton said. “The Tree House will be 

a fitting tribute to Mark and his work. It’s a unique and individual 

home which will be a lasting legacy to a remarkable man. He was 

a gifted and talented architect, passionate about his projects, as 

well as his TVR sports car and the Danish toy bricks, Lego. His 

memory will live on in this building, which is now on the point of 

construction.” 

The Tree House will be a three storey property, covered externally 

with cherry wood cladding, and with views of the historic woodland 

in which it is set from all sides. The clever design means that the 

main body of the living accommodation is on the highest level, 

with the living areas and kitchen/breakfast room on the second 

floor. The three bedrooms occupy the mid-floor, served by 

two bathrooms. The ground-floor entrance to the property has 

immediate access to a boot/utility room, cloakroom and study. 

There are terraces and planters at every level. 

Great Barton is a much-favoured village because of its close 

proximity to Bury St Edmunds, a mere three miles away. The 

village itself has a shop and post office, as well as a garage, church 

and primary school 

Emmerson Dutton explained: “The brief for The Tree House 

was clear from the outset - to ensure the house owner was lost 

amongst the outstanding woodland plot with every view from the 

living accommodation forming part of the canopy of ancient trees. 

Mark was incredibly passionate about contemporary design and 

sustainable living, and his excitement was clearly felt by those that 

worked alongside him.” 

Mark, who was President of the Royal Institute of British 

Architects (RIBA) in Suffolk and President Elect of RIBA in the 

Eastern Region when he died, had founded his own firm Infinity 

Architects in 2014, Aoife O’Gorman. He had spent the last year 

living his life to the full after recovering from a mountain-biking 

crash in August 2015. 

Emmerson Dutton added: “Mark Savin was a kind and gifted 

individual who was taken from us far too soon. But his vision will live 

on in this stunning property, which when finished will not only be 

one of the most incredible in Suffolk, but also the whole of the UK.” 

Bedfords 

15 Guildhall Street, Bury St 

Edmunds, IP33 1QD 

Tel: 01284 769999 

www.bedfords.co.uk 


Property 

PLANTING AN IDEAL 

HOME IN CAMBRIDGE 

Property editor, Adrian Peel takes a look at what Aura’s 

latest development in Trumpington has to offer 

OVERVIEW 

This stunning property is an exceptional 

five bedroom house with accommodation 

spread over four storeys. It has been 

altered, improved and remodelled 

- with no expense spared - since it was 

built last year. Located off Long Road 

and backing onto Hobson’s Brook, 6 

Plantation Avenue is on the market 

with agent Redmayne Arnold & Harris 

for £2,595,000. Helen Collier, office 

manager at Redmayne Arnold & Harris, 

the agency in Dukes Court, Newmarket 

Road, said: “The property has been 

professionally remodelled throughout to 

an extremely high standard. The attention 

to detail is superb and has to been seen to 

be appreciated fully. “Everything about it is 

luxurious – all fixtures and fittings, carpets, 

flooring, wall coverings etc. The property 

can be purchased with the furniture in as 

well, by separate negotiation.” 


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INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR: 

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the striking reception hall. An impressive staircase, 

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with natural light. The fully-fitted modern kitchen/ 

family room extends to more than 600 sq ft and has 

bifold doors that open out onto rear and side terraces. 

The remainder of the ground floor comprises a utility 

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double garage. 

On the first floor is a large galleried landing and two 

principal reception rooms, including a drawing room 

with an open fireplace and twin sliding doors to a rear 

balcony. The guest bedroom suite consists of a lobby, a 

wellappointed shower room and a double bedroom. 

On the second floor there are two large bedrooms, 

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The third floor houses the master suite, and the 

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doors opening onto a terrace. The suite has a 

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The gardens at the front, side and rear have been 

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• Electric sunblinds on living room rooflight 

• Water filter and softener 

• Underfloor heating throughout 

• Three large balconies with glass balustrade 

• LED lighting and external power sockets 

• Air conditioning in master bedroom and living room 

• Open-plan kitchen/living room/dining room 

• Five bedrooms (three with en-suite bathrooms) 

• Third-floor master suite with bathroom 

• Double garage 

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Property 

Written by Adrian Peel 

Gateway to Fine Living 

Adrian Peel talked to the owners of 

The Gate House on School Road, Risby, 

a delightful grade II-listed property 

Located in Risby, close to Bury St Edmunds and Newmarket and 

a 30-minute drive from Cambridge, this three-storey detached 

property combines a traditional exterior with an attractive welldesigned 

interior. The Gate House, a Georgian period family home, 

is also superbly located and set in around 0.88 acres of beautiful 

gardens. 

Mr and Mrs Roger Shuttler have lived in the house for 23 years and 

their two sons grew up in what has been a wonderful family home. 

The house is believed to have been built between 1810 and 1830 

and extended in around 1860. Then in 

“We’ve done 

nothing to 

the house 

structurally; 

it’s just needed 

redecorating.” 

the 1930s, one Colonel Lawrence built a 

separate thatched playroom – a doubleheight 

room for his children, which has 

been put to various uses over the years. 

“What attracted us was a) the beautifully 

proportioned rooms – there was lots of 

space for the children to play in,” said 

Roger, “and b) my wife is very pleased 

with its location because she can nip up 

to Newmarket for the races.” 

Roger continued: “We’ve done nothing to the house structurally; it’s 

just needed redecorating and the garden was a bit of a mess when 

we moved in. We planted roses and that sort of thing.” 

Discussing other things they found when they moved in, Roger said: 

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Jackson-Stops 

11 Guildhall Street, Bury St 

Edmunds IP33 1PR 

Tel: 01284 700535 

www.jackson-stops.co.uk 

“The sitting room had off-white, shiny white 

striped Chinese-style wallpaper, and one of 

the first things we did was strip all that off. 

“We also replaced the green marble around 

the fireplace with black marble. We didn’t 

put wallpaper back up – we just painted it in 

soft colours, very near to what the original 

colour was.” 

The couple have decorated the house 

in a tasteful and subtle style, making it a 

pleasantly inviting abode. Why have they 

decided to move? “I’m in my 70s,” replied 

Roger. “I’ve always done the garden and 

now we need somewhere smaller. It’s a big 

house – five bedrooms – and now we’ve 

found a new one nearby.” 

Asked to describe his favourite features of 

the house, Roger said: “If you look at the 

hall, it’s got an original Georgian fanlight and 

you can look up through the curved bit and 

look out of the window – that’s a very nice 

aspect. We often have fires in the sitting 

room too, which makes it very cosy.” 

Roger’s wife Melanie added “We don’t really 

Features: 

• Guide Price £950,000 

• Early 19th century property 

• 4,000 sq ft (excluding the 

outbuildings and garage that could 

subject to the necessary consents, 

afford further accommodation if 

required) 

• Four/five reception rooms 

• AGA kitchen/breakfast room, 

scullery and pantry 

• Separate playroom/games room 

• Five double bedrooms 

• Two bathrooms 

• Double cart lodge garage 

• Mature gardens 

• In all about 0.88 of an Acre 

(0.36 ha’s) 

• Bury St Edmunds 3 miles 

• Newmarket 10 miles 

• Cambridge 24 miles 

want to move, but we’ve found a house we 

like very much, and it’s time a nice family 

could enjoy this big house as well. 

But we’re very sad to leave it – it’s simply 

lovely.” Melanie continued: “Our bedroom 

has got the most lovely view and in the 

garden, you’ve got a lovely view of the 

church. The garden is gorgeous all year 

round, really.” 

The garden also houses an old gypsy 

caravan, which has an interesting use. 

“That doesn’t go with the house,” laughed 

Melanie, explaining where it came from, 

“unless I get offered a huge amount of 

money. 

“My father was a jockey and he used to 

ride all over the country. When he went to 

Yarmouth Races, he always saw it at Red 

Lodge for years. He said he’d always rather 

fancied that caravan and negotiated with 

the farmer whose land it was sitting on. 

They used it as a bar and my husband has 

completely restored it. It’s over 100 years 

old, but it’s a bar inside – it’s rather fun.” 


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

CONTENTS 

Introducing The Audi Q2 

A review of the latest model 

Virtual Vehicles Are 

A Reality 

Phil Huff visits the Geneva 

Motor Show 

AUDI Q2

Motoring 

Phil Huff pays a flying visit to the motor show 

in Switzerland and finds makers falling over 

themselves to announce their autonomous 

motoring developments 

French air traffic controllers played a significant part in this year’s 

International Geneva Motor Show, their strike action ensuring 

that those of us who’d chosen to fly in and out of the Swiss city in 

a day were delayed on the way out. 

To add insult to injury, cancellations started flowing through later 

in the day, but not until we’d left the show and rushed through 

the airport. It meant that the day was shortened dramatically, 

leading to press conferences being missed, interview 

opportunities lost and reveals already being revealed. Nobody 

cares, though, as it’s all about the cars - and there were plenty of 

those. 

As the sub-zero temperatures and driving rain made life 

outside miserable, I darted through the first door I found and 

immediately thought I’d stumbled into the wrong show. 

In front of me was every kind of car wash you could ever imagine. 

Karcher make great jetwash systems, but who knew they made 

enormous automatic machines for trucks? And who knew there’d 

be so many different companies competing for what I now 

assume is a massive industry? 

Finding my way through the brushes, Kia’s stand was the first of 

the proper show I found. Stinger took pride of place, looking all 

grand tourer in final production spec, but it was the funky little 

Picanto in GT-Line trim that attracted my attention. I probably 

do need to get out more, but the new Picanto looks like an 

excellent little car that I’m looking forward to testing next month. 

What I won’t be testing is the Performante, the track-honed 

‘streetfighter’ version of the Lamborghini Huracan. The fact that 

bodyguards were doing their best to prevent photographs being 

taken of the car did make me wonder quite why they’d bothered 

to display it at all, but if you can print money then wasting a bit 

won’t hurt. 

Also preventing photos being taken of cars were the typical bevy 

of beautiful blonde bombshells, coincidentally on International 

Women’s Day. I’m not the world’s greatest feminist, but I do 

wonder whether it’s entirely necessary to drape models over cars 

in 2017. Is it a case that manufacturers have so little confidence 

Article by Phil Huff 

in their cars that lycra-clad women need to be paraded around 

them to distract punters? 

Or is it a case that I might not spot the five metres of shiny 

metal, rotating endlessly under bright lights in the centre of a 

stand, without somebody who looks like they’re about to go to a 

cocktail party vaguely waving their hand towards it? The motoring 

industry is better than this, isn’t it? 

You can trust Volvo to keep things clean, crisp and efficient. On a 

roll since the launch of the XC90, the Swedes brought along its 

baby brother, the XC60. 

Despite sharing much of its mechanical bits with the larger 

model, the 60 stands out as a unique model, with those ‘Thor’s 

Hammer’ headlights extending into a more defined grille. A long 

bonnet and roofline give a purposeful stance and banish the old 

model’s I-couldn’t-afford-an-XC90 styling. 

My desire for a bit of Swedish sumptuousness is well known, but 

the XC60 really does look like 

a winner. As does the Racemo, a mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive, 

two-seater sports car from, er, Tata. 

Closest in spirit to a Mazda MX-5, there’s a tiny 1.2-litre 

turbocharged engine that produces 187bhp, which is probably 

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plenty in a car that looks like it’ll weigh just 

this side of nothing. 

Sadly, Tata will be building just 250 of 

them, more as a proof of concept than a 

full commercial offering, but if you miss 

out, don’t worry – you can download a 

virtual model of the car to drive in Forza 

Horizon 3 on the Xbox games console. 

There was an air of the virtual to the whole 

show, with seemingly every manufacturer 

falling over themselves to announce their 

own autonomous motoring developments, 

with BMW even declaring themselves as 

being a technology firm. 

This is all a little sad for motoring 

enthusiasts, although I’ll concede that I 

could quite happily let the car take over 

as I queue along the A14, but if this selfdriving-car 

utopia ever arrives then it will 

leave cars as little more than white goods. 

Volkswagen had its own white-goodsmobile 

in Geneva, but confusingly failed to 

take it alongto the show. 

Revealed at a press conference the 

night before, the Sedric is a miserablelooking 

beige box capable of completely 

autonomous driving – the holygrail for 

driverless motoring – that would transport 

four passengers around without anybody 

ever taking the wheel. 

Oddly, the car didn’t wear a badge from 

any of the VW group brands, but instead 

was labelled simply as ‘Volkswagen Group’. 

A spokesperson explained, unconvincingly, 

that it’s a group project so couldn’t wear 

an individual badge, but I’m putting two 

and two together and making about 74 – 

this is our first look at what could be the 

Apple iCar. If it can take me home without 

any interference from French air traffic 

control, then I’m all for it. 


Motoring 

“If JK Rowling made a Harry Potter book about hotcakes, 

then the Audi Q2 would be the motoring 

equivalent,” says Phil Huff, motoring expert 

in his latest review of the model 

Introducing The Audi Q2 

Regardless of how good the product is, 

Audi just won’t be able to make enough 

of them. With SUV and crossover sales 

booming, and Audi seemingly unable to 

do wrong in the eyes of the buying public, 

combining the two must create a winning 

combination, right? 

Audi has provided everything needed to 

take advantage of the boom; there’s a 

range of engines to suit all needs, from 

a tiny 1.0-litre petrol through to the 

2.0-litre turbo diesel in this test model. 

Generating 187bhp, this is the hottest 

version of the Q2 (at least until the 

inevitable SQ2 appears) and comes paired 

with a seven-speed automatic gearbox and 

Audi’s quattro all-wheel drive system. 

That should ensure decent handling, 

and there’s no doubt that the Q2 is a 

reasonably agile little number. It’s broadly 

similar to the A3 hatchback that it shares 

so much under the skin with, with a little 

extra ride height and body mass. This 

doesn’t upset the balance too much, but 

even with the quattro system it does tend 

to understeer when pushed to the limits. 

It remains utterly predictable and entirely 

safe, though. 

The progressive steering system - it alters 

how far the front wheels turn when you 

spin the steering wheel depending on your 

speed - actually works well and doesn’t 

leave you wishing for an old-fashioned 

linear system. Switch the Drive Select 

system on the dashboard to Dynamic 

mode and the steering gets more direct, 

while the throttle response gets sharper 

Written by Phil Huff 

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and the gearbox shifts ratios more quickly. 

Still, a Mini Countryman will undoubtedly 

be more fun. 

Oddly, it’s the gearbox in this Q2 that lets 

the side down a little. Despite being a dualclutch 

setup, a system that should be quick 

and smooth, it just takes too long to shift 

gears and leaves the car feeling surprisingly 

lethargic. A quick run out in the 1.0-litre 

petrol version, with its traditional six-speed 

automatic gearbox, felt every bit as zesty 

despite having half the engine and 25% 

less power. You could argue that the extra 

weight of the diesel engine and quattro 

running gear will make a difference to how 

the car feels, but 150bhp in a small car 

should feel more lively. 

MODEL TESTED: 

Audi Q2 quattro 2.0 TDI 

S line S tronic 

• Price: £31,080 

• Range: £20,700 - £36,200 

• Top speed: 135 mph 

• 0-62 mph: 7.0 seconds 

• Official fuel economy: 58.9 mpg 

• CO2 emissions: 125 g/km 

• Car tax: £160 Yr1 / £140 

• BIK: 25% 

• Power: 150 PS (148 bhp) 

• Torque: 400 Nm (295 ft lb) 

• Weight: 1,440 kg 

At least everything is as it should be on the 

inside. Audi’s quality controllers have been 

let loose in the cabin, ensuring it’s another 

masterpiece of design, with materials and 

build to match. The all-digital instrument 

binnacle, Virtual Cockpit, makes an 

appearance again, although this time it’s a 

£1,500 option that includes an improved 

infotainment system, satellite navigation 

and in-car Wi-Fi. That’s a lot of money for 

a flash dashboard, but the other additions 

might swing the balance in its favour. 

What doesn’t quite work is a pop-up 

plastic screen for the head-up display; 

when everything else feels so suitably 

premium, the cheapness jars irritatingly. 

It’s always a small detail that annoys most. 

Despite its diminutive proportions, 

space inside is generally acceptable, 

although legroom in the back gets a tad 

tight if anybody over average height is in 

the driver’s seat. The boot is large as 

well, although there’s quite a lip to lift 

things over. 

You’ll have to get over the price, too. 

While the range starts at just under 

£21,000, this top-spec S-Line model 

comes in at £31,080, and that opens up 

a lot of other capable SUV options. To 

compensate, running costs should be low 

with official figures suggesting economy as 

high as 56mpg. That’ll be optimistic for an 

SUV with four-wheel drive, even a small 

one, but if it’s economy you’re after then 

eschew the quattro system, drop to the 

1.6-litre diesel, and you’ll get something 

that feels just as lively but will sip at fuel 

and leave you with around £6,000 in your 

pocket. That undercuts the likes of the 

Mercedes GLA and BMW X1 on price, 

but retains the premium feel that Audi 

gets so right. 

Resist the temptation to keep spending 

more and stick to the mid-range engines 

and front-wheel drive options (you’re not 

really going to go off-road, are you?) and 

the Q2 is the near-perfect car for the 

SUV-loving market, proving less really 

is more. 


Motoring 

First Drive: 

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe aims to 

offer all of the luxury and refinement found 

in the larger S-Class Coupe. Does it achieve 

this? Jack Evans finds out… 

WHAT’S NEW? 

Here’s the latest car to slot into Mercedes’ ever-expanding 

line-up – the E-Class Coupe. Coming as a smaller version of the 

decadent S-Class Coupe but larger than the C-Class Coupe, it 

aims to give drivers all of the luxury associated with the German 

manufacturer’s highest-specification cars but with a sleek, rakedback 

design. 

MODEL TESTED: 

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 

Engine: 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel 

Transmission: Nine-speed automatic 

Performance: 0-60mph in 7.2 secs, 149mph top speed 

Economy: 61.4mpg (combined cycle) 

Emissions: 119g/km CO2 

LOOKS & IMAGE 

The exterior is a thing of real beauty. There’s just one trim – AMG 

Line – but that does help to keep things simple. All come with 

large 19-inch alloy wheels plus LED headlights and taillights, which 

help give the E-Class a distinctive visual appeal. It’s also 143mm 

longer and 74mm wides than the car it replaces. What does that 

mean though? It helps the car to look hunkered-down and squat 

on the road, and certainly gives it a far sportier appearance than 

the previous-generation E-Class Coupe. 

SPACE & PRACTICALITY 

As a coupe, you’d expect practicality in the E-Class to be pretty 

limited. However, those in the back get 74mm more legroom, 

while headroom isn’t bad either – though very tall passengers may 

have a bit of trouble thanks to the car’s sloping roofline. The boot 

is a decent size too, and can be expanded thanks to folding rear 

seats. Up front, there’s a good amount of room. The entire cabin 

has a great sense of space thanks to large, pillarless windows and 

the sunroof. It’s a relaxing place to be, and one that certainly feels 

worthy of the Mercedes-Benz badge. 

Robinsons Mercedes-Benz 

Northern Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6NH 

Cambridge Mercedes-Benz 

Barnwell Road, Cambridge, CB5 8SH 

www.yourmercedes.co.uk 

BEHIND THE WHEEL 

Large luxurious coupes such as the E-Class have a difficult job on 

their hands. They need to be cossetting and relaxing to drive, but 

involving and sporty too. The E-Class Coupe does an admirable 

job of ticking the vast majority of those boxes. On standard 

springs, it rides very well. Yes, at slower speeds it can be a touch 

jostling, but when up and running it soaks up bumps in the road 

impressively. The 2.0-litre diesel engine under the bonnet is a 

crucial part of the Mercedes-Benz range, and you can see why. 

It’s really very refined, and settles down nicely at cruising speeds. 

There are a few grumbles at lower speeds and around town, but 

that’s to be expected of a small-capacity diesel. A wider rear 

track than its predecessor does help the E-Class Coupe corner 

nicely, though go into the bends too hard and it will be inclined to 

understeer. That’s understandable though – it makes no claim to 

be an out-and-out sports car. 

WHO WOULD BUY ONE? 

It’s is ideal for those who want a luxurious, well-specified and 

premium way of getting around. 

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