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t least the weather’s lovely!” we chorused back in March. “Can you imagine how grim this lockdown would be in winter?” Boy, did we find out in January: a month of bleak skies, bleaker news stories and the looming awfulness of

EDITORIAL Editor in chief Nicola Foley 01223 499459 nicolafoley@bright-publishing.com Editorial assistant Frances McNaughton 01223 499469 francesmcnaughton@bright-publishing.com Editorial director Roger Payne Chief sub editor Beth Fletcher Sub editor Elisha Young Junior sub editor Jack Nason ADVERTISING Group ad manager Sam Scott-Smith 01223 499457 samscott-smith@bright-publishing.com Sales executive Lucy McNally 01223 492248 lucymcnally@bright-publishing.com CONTRIBUTORS Charlotte Griffiths, Andrew Tucker, Alex Rushmer & Anna Taylor DESIGN & PRODUCTION Senior designer Lucy Woolcomb lucywoolcomb@bright-publishing.com Ad production Man-Wai Wong manwaiwong@bright-publishing.com MANAGING DIRECTORS Andy Brogden & Matt Pluck

the second peak – all served with a helping of the usual January blues on the side. After all that, I’d say we all deserve a treat this month – and a delicious dinner, delivered to your doorstep, is as good a place as any to start. From Levante’s exquisite fresh pasta dishes to Restaurant Twenty- Two’s wow-factor tasting menus, dinner deliveries are levelling up in Cambridge and we’ve got all the delectable details on page 22. Over in

Culture Club (page 9), meanwhile, you can hear from a recently opened florist on Mill Road and discover a new wave of podcasts made right here in Cambridge. Plus, pick up some top fiction picks in our Book Club (page 14). Enjoy the issue and see you next time!

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6 ● STARTERS Our top social media pics for February, plus this month’s wish list from local indies 9 ● CULTURE CLUB New openings, Cambridge’s finest podcasts and more to check out this month 14 ● BOOK CLUB Our resident bookwork Charlotte highlights her top new fiction picks 16 ● LOVE IS IN THE AIR Treat your SO to one of these lovely, local treats this Valentine’s Day 18 ● INDIE OF THE MONTH The team from family-run furniture store Angela Reed share their secrets to success 21 ● CHEF’S TABLE Chef Alex Rushmer talks leftovers – and how to transform them into a delicious feast 22 ● DINE-IN DELIGHTS Miss eating out? Check out these new and noteworthy dinner deliveries CONTENTS

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24 ● WEDDINGS Inspiration and ideas from local wedding suppliers we love 26 ● COMMUNITY HEROES Organisations that have made a difference during the past year – and how you can help 30 ● INTERIORS Create a cosy outdoor space in your garden to enjoy all year round: we show you how 33 ● GARDENS Anna, from Anna’s Flower Farm, shares her top tips for this month’s gardening jobs 34 ● PROPERTY Andrew Tucker, partner at Bidwells, advises on how to make your home greener

This month’s cover illustration was created by Lucy Woolcomb , senior designer at Bright Publishing

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