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FROM THE TOP A few weeks ago, anyone passing The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and the English Martyrs on Hills Road might have spotted me decked out in high vis and ascending all 19 levels of the scaffolding that’s currently in situ there! It was an immense privilege to be invited behind the scenes to learn all about the crucial conservation work being carried out, and you can see it for yourself too, on page 20. Gazing out across the Cambridge skyline from such a vantage point (in fact, the steeple here is very nearly the same height as Ely Cathedral’s West Tower!), I was particularly struck by just how green our city is. I could see the grassy expanse of Parker’s Piece to my right, and the tops of so many trees, their fresh spring leaves now fully unfurled like green pom-poms lining the streets, quads and open spaces. Of course, now is the time to really make the most of those green spaces and the fresh air, as we ramble towards Gazing out across the Cambridge skyline, I was particularly struck by just how green our city is
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midsummer. In this issue, we’ve got top recommendations for alfresco dining (page 44) and some picnic- perfect cycling routes, courtesy of Camcycle (page 8). There’s also lots of garden inspiration for the coming months, with our focus turning to that perennial favourite, the rose (page 78). Meanwhile, if the summer has inspired you to redesign your outdoor space, you’ll find expert advice for planning that landscaping project on page 68. But if, in the coming months, the clouds should gather for a more traditional British summer, never fear – there’s plenty of rainy-day family fun to be found across the city. Find out on page 34, in the next instalment of our three-part series.
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