Cambridge Edition April 2019

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RECORD STORE DAY

The vinyl revival keeps growing – and a big part of that is thanks to Record Store Day. For years, it has encouraged bands and artists to record special releases, or record companies to mine their archives for rare and live tracks – all in the name of getting punters back into record shops. Mill Road’s Relevant Record Café has a vinyl emporium in a spacious cellar that would have even the most uninterested digital music fan salivating at the mass of black discs. When it comes to Record Store Day, the cafe has become a well-oiled machine. This year’s big day is 13 April and it offers tempting breakfast food at 6am. That’s the time when record buyers (who will have been queueing for some time already) are allowed in, with numbered tickets saving their place in the queue. No record shop in the country can sell their precious RSD stock until 8am… which means time for a second coffee and a top-up snack! The list on this year’s big day has sparkly heavyweight discs available – from David Bowie to Chase & Status, via Bark Psychosis. Once the early starters have snapped up the most in-demand records, a host of bands will play the venue from 12pm. The list of releases is extensive, so if you’re interested, check it out at recordstoreday.co.uk. You at least want the detail on Bananarama’s three choices! relevantrecordcafe.co.uk

GRANTCHESTER ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW The perfect opportunity to find a gift for friends and family comes to Grantchester this month, with the village’s arts and crafts spring show on the weekend of 6 and 7 April. It showcases local artists and craftspeople, and you can meet the makers and purchase home-made cake, too. It takes place in the village hall, from 10am to 5pm on both days.

VEGAN & V INTAGE FA IR A place to discover retro gems and tasty plant-based eats, the popular Vegan and Vintage Fair returns to Ely Markets on the weekend of 5 and 6 May. There’s a tempting line-up of foodie stalls on the bill, including Food by Lizzi (maker of epic vegan scotch eggs), plus hearty fare fromHeart Street, artisan bakes from The Iced Vegan and stir fry sauces from Bonnie Yau’s. Visitors can also browse a selection of stalls selling vintage and upcycled furniture, plus collectables, clothes and records. There is also a bar, traditional bank holiday market stalls and street food, plus children’s entertainment. elymarkets.co.uk

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