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CAMBRIDGE JUNCTION RECEIVES GRANT AND ANNOUNCES SHOWS As part of the government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund, Cambridge Junction has been awarded £398,459 to go towards tackling the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic and ensuring the venue has a sustainable future. “After months of holding our breath and nerve, today’s announcement of Culture Recovery funding for Cambridge Junction comes as a huge relief,” says Cambridge Junction’s artistic director, Matt Burman. “We’re very grateful to the DCMS and Arts Council England for these vital resources and this vote of confidence in our ability to reshape and recover over the coming months.” The venue has also announced three socially distanced live shows in December. These include a night of spoken word entertainment from renowned artists Inja and Hollie McNish (pictured right) on 10 December, a comedy triple bill featuring rising stars of the stand-up scene on 12 December, and Weird Séance, a raucous participatory performance with live music on the 16th. The auditorium has been adapted to ensure the safety of audiences, artists and staff, with socially distanced seating, table service and enhanced cleaning. junction.co.uk
An exciting new addition to the arts scene for the city, champion of independent pop-ups, Raft Mkt, was due to open last month. Instead, it has launched a virtual store to accommodate lockdown restrictions. Customers are invited to browse online events, go on a tour around the store and view the available products via Zoom, meaning you can get the scoop on some of the city’s best independent businesses from the safety and comfort of your own home. Find out more about Raft Mkt’s offering over on the website. raftmkt.com RAFT MKT GOES VIRTUAL
On Sunday 20 December, the Grand Arcade is set to be transformed into a winter wonderland. The centre’s walkways are welcoming a flurry of dazzling ice sculptures, bringing a magical festive touch to your day out. Make sure to catch them before they melt! ICE SCULPTURE EXHIBITION
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