CULTURE EDITION
Calling all Bridgerton fans! A special Bridgerton -themed garden has just been unveiled at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, forming a permanent, accessible green space for patients, staff and the local community alike. Designed by Holly Johnston for Netflix and Shondaland to celebrate the release of Bridgerton Season 3, the garden made its debut at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2024, where it won a silver medal. As part of its relocation, the garden has been carefully adapted to be fully accessible and for easy maintenance as a public space. Guests who attended the garden’s official opening were welcomed with a performance from Britten Sinfonia, who brought the world of Bridgerton to life with a selection of music from the series.
The exciting Newmarket Nights live music series kicks off this month with two headline acts. On 20 June, the racecourse transforms into an outdoor dance club, as Ministry of Sound Classical takes the stage. This breathtaking 30-piece orchestra will recreate and celebrate the best hand-picked tunes from the genre’s history, by such acts as The Chemical Brothers, Dario G, Faithless and Fatboy Slim. Then, on 27 June, comes the enigmatic frontman of rock band The Verve, Richard Ashcroft, who carved out a reputation as one of the most recognisable performers of the 90s with breakthrough album Urban Hymns . As a solo artist, the two-time Ivor Novello Award winner has released six top-five albums, his most recent being Acoustic Hymns . THE STARS ARRIVE AT NEWMARKET
Follow the rainbow
The Grand Arcade’s Rainbow Runway returns this year on 5 June, providing the perfect Pride Month party! After being welcomed with drinks from Kiki, guests can settle down for an evening show full of colour. Hosted by the sensational Felicity Flappes, there will be a drag show and lip sync battle, among other performances, as well as the Rainbow Runway fashion show, featuring more than 20 models and supported by Grand Arcade’s premium brands. Then it’s over to the Everyman cinema for an afterparty with the models, performers and the Cambridge Pride team. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Pink Festival charity, in support of Cambridge Pride. Book your tickets now at grandarcade.co.uk/ events/rainbow-runway
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