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EDITORIAL Editor in chief Nicola Foley 01223 499459
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axing lyrical about the joys of springtime might turn out to be
premature, given last March brought us the Arctic-style apocalypse we’ve come to know as the ‘Beast from the East’, but spring is on my mind nonetheless. Thriplow Daffodil Weekend returns on the 23rd and 24th of the month, which offers a chance to see this pretty south Cambridgeshire village
blanketed in yellow blooms – pop along for vintage village fete fun including a Punch & Judy show, Morris dancing and tea and cake. We’ve got all the details on page 25. The month of March also sees the city flex its considerable intellectual muscle at the Cambridge Science Festival – a fortnight of mind-expanding free talks, performances and hands-on activities. As ever, it will be asking the big questions, taking on everything from the future of medicine to the very fate of humanity, via quantum computing, artificial intelligence, the war on plastics and a whole lot more. Read our highlights on page 26. If that inspires you to get your grey matter working, another event to check out is Sunday Papers Live: a celebration of the day of rest filled with fascinating talks, great food, Bloody Marys and comfy sofas – get your slippers at the ready and head to page 28 for the low-down. Excitingly, the beginning of next month also sees the arrival of Cambridge’s first ever Restaurant Week, which presents an irresistible opportunity to taste your way around the best of the city’s dining scene at a fraction of the usual price (page 60). Elsewhere in the issue, we pay homage to Wysing Arts Centre: the boundary-pushing contemporary arts hub in the sleepy village of Bourn, which celebrates its 30th birthday this year. A gallery, an inspiring workplace for artists and home to an annual music event named by Vogue as one of the best independent festivals in the whole country, this pioneering centre has an impact far beyond just showcasing art – as we discover on page 22. If spring does turn out to be off the table and we have to endure freezing temperatures and blizzards again this March, curling up with a really good read might be the best course of action – and we’ve got a cracker to share with you in our Book Club. Head
over to page 33 where we chat to author Madeline Miller about Circe : her unputdownable novel which transports you to an ancient land of gods, heroes, magic and monsters. As ever, we’ve also got all the gigs, theatre, food news and art exhibitions you need on your radar. Enjoy the issue and see you next month! Nicola Foley EDITOR IN CHIEF
This month’s cover illustration was created by Flo Thomas, senior designer & production manager at Cambridge Edition
Author illustrations by Louisa Taylor louisataylorillustration.blogspot.co.uk
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