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en years ago, we set out to make a magazine that celebrated Cambridge – and optimistic as we were about our little project, I don’t think I’d have dared hope that we’d still be going strong a decade later. In the time that’s passed, we’ve seen the city swell in size, the tech cluster boom, the food scene transform (much for the better), and the community of independent businesses grow, diversify and thrive. It’s been a fascinating time to chronicle life here – and I must say that for a city that’s supposedly slow to embrace change, we’ve sure seen a lot of it from where I’m sitting. There’s a celebratory mood in this issue as we welcome back Cambridge’s arts scene (page 18), team up with some of our favourite businesses for a huge birthday bonanza giveaway (page 30), and unveil a fresh new look for the magazine. Much as we’ve tried to capture Cambridge’s best bits over the years, there’s also a talented collection of Instagrammers doing exactly the same thing in the social media realm – see their stunning work and read about their inspirations on page 50. Another keen local snapper we’ve caught up with this month is Mark Box, the man behind the local sensation Humans of Cambridge. Having been lucky enough to be featured on his page, I know what a boost being part of the project can give subjects, so I was fascinated to hear the perspective from the other side of the lens. Have a read on page 26. As always, we’ve got the latest from the food scene, this month’s unmissable cultural goings-on and a couple of new regular features to look out for, too. I hope you enjoy the issue and thanks for reading – we wouldn’t be here without you. Here’s to the next ten years! Happy birthday, Cambridge Edition!

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Contents

08 Starters This month’s wish list from local indies, and ideas for getting out and about this summer 11 Arts &Culture All the latest arts events to get excited about, plus an interview with Humans of Cambridge 28 Edition Book Club Our resident bookworm Charlotte Griffiths gives us her take on a few new fiction releases 37 Food &Drink Food news, summer drinks, the latest from chef Alex Rushmer, plus a new foodie column 50 Capturing Cambridge Five of our favourite Instagrammers talk us through showing off the city in pictures 55 Eco Cam Local minimal-waste shop Green Weigh gives us the lowdown on its eco-friendly ethos

57 SaffronWalden Spotlight Your guide to all the best things to see, do and eat in local market town Saffron Walden 67Weddings We’re warming up to weddings again, with help from some local businesses 69 Beauty &Wellness Treat yourself this summer with some of these fantastic makeup and skincare products 71 Indie of the Month We speak to family-run company Award Leisure about its new Cambridge showroom 72 Education We explore the benefits of outdoor learning, plus Steiner School talks new qualifications 83 Home & Interiors A sneak peek into Cambridge’s most amazing interiors, plus some colourful decor details

30 Birthday Giveaway We celebrate ten years of Cambridge Edition with ten fantastic prizes from local companies

This month’s cover illustration is by Lucy Woolcomb, based on a photo by John Scott . Visit his Instagram @johnhenryscott

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