Cambridge Edition March 2019

The Cambridge HOME& GARDEN SHOW

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AS THE CELEBRATION OF LOCAL DESIGN TALENT RETURNS WITH A WEEKEND OF INSPIRATION, WE REVIEW WHAT’S IN STORE

D esign lovers and interiors over the weekend of 30-31 March. It’s the second outing for this event, which enjoyed a bustling debut in September 2017 and returns to the Guildhall this month to showcase the very best in home and garden design, with a Cambridge focus. Serving up an abundance of inspiration, visitors can expect a packed exhibition hall, plus talks, professional advice and a pop-up café to relax in. From creating a beautiful floral tableau to making a lampshade, there will also be hands-on workshops to enjoy over the course of the weekend. The show is the brainchild of Jennifer Chong, who spotted a gap in the market for an event which highlighted the local design industry. “As someone with a passion for interiors and having worked in the industry for a while, I have always enjoyed live experience events to pick up design inspiration and find out about new ideas and products. Until recently, these were almost entirely based in London but when I noticed regional events being held all over the country, I started to wonder why we didn’t have anything like this in Cambridgeshire, or even East Anglia,” she explains. “It felt like Cambridge needed an event to celebrate the design talent in the region and showcase the fantastic local businesses we have.” If you’re planning a project in your home or garden, from a design update enthusiasts are in for a treat when the Cambridge Home + Garden Show makes a return

or a new piece of furniture right the way through to a complete renovation, there’ll be plenty to admire among the stands, which will showcase everything from fabric to flooring ideas. Though diverse, the carefully curated exhibitors all share one thing: a commitment to providing first-rate products and services. “I look for people and businesses who are experts in their field with a genuine passion for what they do,” says Jennifer. “These values are inherent in independent businesses which is why I’ve placed such a strong focus on independents when curating the event. I haven’t excluded bigger brands, but I’m careful who to include to ensure that those who are involved will offer the same care and attention to customers and clients. I believe it’s the businesses that make up our local design industry that make the event unique.” Building on the winning formula of 2017’s event, this year’s show will include a main exhibition hall, plus a pop-up café from Novi, who’ll be serving delicious

drinks and tasty treats throughout both days. Not to be missed this year is the Victorian room created by main sponsor Cambridge Classics, which will give visitors a chance to see some interiors fashions from history on the main stage. EXHIBITOR HIGHLIGHTS If you’re looking for completely unique new furniture for your home, check out Andrew Goyder, a Cambridge craftsman who creates elegant, bespoke chairs and other pieces that celebrate the beauty of real wood. Another local furniture maker sharing his work will be Adrian Parfitt, who has been a woodworker for the past 50 years, during which he’s created pieces for Oxford and Cambridge Universities and countless individuals. If you’re keen to learn the art of woodwork yourself, he also offers one-to-one tuition, suitable for both beginners and those at a more advanced level. Call by at his stand to find out more. The Art Hound Gallery, usually found at Burwash Manor, will be showing off u

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