FOOD EDITION
FIFTEEN YEARS OF HOT NUMBERS COFFEE
To celebrate 15 years of coffee, music and good vibes since it first fired up the espresso machine on Gwydir Street, Hot Numbers Coffee is dialling in a limited-edition 15th Anniversary Roast that it describes as a spectacular, complex coffee sourced from trusted, long-term partner farms. Not only that, but it’ll be hosting a series of gigs across its cafes, featuring live jazz, DJ nights and more. Soul music has a special place in the line-up, in tribute to the late Max Rees, a legendary local soul DJ. “Hot Numbers took its name from Max’s former Kingston Street record store, so we are keeping the place rocking in his memory,” said Simon Fraser, founder-owner of Hot Numbers. “I want to say a massive thank you to the community that makes this place tick,” he continued. “Drop in, grab a brew, catch a gig and celebrate with us. Here’s to 15 years of great coffee, proper music and good vibes!” Visit hotnumberscoffee.co.uk to find out more
New life for The Lord Byron Hospitality group Heartwood Collection has acquired The Lord Byron Inn in Trumpington, with plans now underway for a significant refurbishment and rebranding. Reopening in late 2026 as The Meadow Lark, the new 19-bedroom ‘pub with rooms’ will draw inspiration from the nearby Trumpington Meadows. The extensive refurbishment will transform the pub’s bar and dining spaces and introduce seasonally changing menus. Meanwhile, an enhanced outdoor space will make the most of the pub’s proximity to the picturesque nature reserve and Byron’s Pool.
CELEBRATING COMMUNITY BONDS IN CAMBRIDGE Ukraine Time has reached an important milestone with its tenth Borshch Time community lunch marking one full year since these volunteer-run gatherings began taking place in Cambridge. They have grown into a welcoming cultural meeting point for the city’s diverse community. The anniversary event brought together around 100 guests, including local residents, university students, representatives from Cam FM radio, councillor Cameron Holloway and members of the Ukrainian community who are currently living in Cambridge after being displaced by war. Inspired by Masnytsia, a traditional Ukrainian festive week marking the end of winter and the approach of Lent, the menu featured traditional Ukrainian dishes such as varenyky (filled dumplings) and mlyntsi (crepes) – echoing the British tradition of Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday). The next event in this series of community gatherings takes place this very month – see right for details!
Date for your diary
11 APRIL BORSHCH TIME – EASTER EDITION Hosted at Downing Place United Reformed Church
from 3 to 6pm, this seasonal gathering will feature food and insights into Ukrainian Easter traditions. Guests will also have the opportunity to pre- order paska, Ukrainian Easter bread (limited availability). Register for the event at bit.ly/40IItkU
Culinary updates to whet your appetite
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