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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 6-7 JUNE Open Garden Dr Carrie Herbert MBE is opening her beautiful garden at 49 New Square (CB1 1EZ) in support of local charity Red Balloon Educational Trust for the final time. Entry is free, with donations to the charity. Children are welcome! redballoonlearner.org 4-5 JULY Duxford Summer Air Show The Duxford Summer Air Show returns with a special anniversary event to mark 250 years since the signing of the US Declaration of Independence, inspired by IWM Duxford’s wartime connection with the US Air Force. iwm.org.uk 4-26 JULY Cambridge Open Studios Taking place over the first four weekends of July, this annual event provides the opportunity to visit working studios, meet the artists and buy their artworks direct. camopenstudios.org 12 JULY Cambridge 75 th Celebrations Celebrating 75 years since Cambridge gained city status, there’s a party being held on Jesus Green! Free to enter, expect a full day of live music, DJs, food vendors, bars and stalls. 17-18 JULY Eddington Carnival The Eddington Cricket Pitch will transform into a vibrant space full of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, fitness and wellbeing sessions, delicious food and drink. SUMMER HOLIDAYS Mission: Grand Arcade This giant exhibition about space exploration and the solar system will be delivered in partnership with the Cambridge Institute of Astronomy. grandarcade.co.uk
orchestral and choral concerts, through to jazz, song and solo instrumental recitals, workshops and more. This year, highlights will include a masterclass with festival director and acclaimed tenor Ben Johnson on 4 July, A Sea Symphony with Cambridge Philharmonic at Saffron Hall on 5 July, the popular Heath Quartet on 16 July, as well as prize-winning Italian violinist Matteo Cimatti on 24 July. cambridgesummermusic.com For something a little different, do not miss the Out of the Ordinary Festival, which will see the streets of Cambridge abuzz with live performances by incredible artists. Taking place on 29 and 30 August, this free, quirky event showcases circus skills, physical comedy, expressive dance and immersive walkabout acts. Alfresco feasts We are spoilt for choice when it comes to dining (quite literally) out! From the hidden urban garden of Pint Shop to the riverside terraces of Midsummer House, MillWorks, Garden House, Galleria and more, as well as the trendy out-of-town spots such as Provenance, The Gog and much-loved country pub gardens dotted all across the region. Shining the spotlight on just three: for another city-centre option, the Gonville Hotel garden offers a beautiful setting and vibrant atmosphere for outdoor drinks and dining throughout summer. Here,
guests can enjoy seasonal cocktails, relaxed alfresco evenings and homemade pizzas freshly prepared in the outdoor pizza oven. There’s even a seasonal offer to snap up: a pizza with a pint or glass of house wine for £18, available Friday to Sunday. gonvillehotel.co.uk Heading out into the heart of the Cambridgeshire countryside, The Elm in Abbots Ripton is a perfect village pub for laid-back summer days. Its spacious beer garden and outdoor kitchen serve up smash burgers and loaded fries every weekend, plus there’s plenty of live entertainment to enjoy. Highlights include the Rootin’ Tootin’ Ripton country party on 19 June, outdoor cinema nights, garden gigs, World Cup fan zones and more. Search The Elm Abbots Ripton on socials to stay up to date. theelmabbotsripton.co.uk Take a seat on the terrace of award- winning luxury retreat Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa in Newmarket to soak up those long summer days in style while enjoying an afternoon tea, a set lunch menu or Fizz Fridays – a delicious fish-and-chip supper with the added luxury of Billecart-Salmon champagne! Don’t miss, too, the hotel’s Jo Malone Afternoon Tea experience on 24 June. bedfordlodgehotel.co.uk Or why not pack a picnic, grab a blanket and head to one of Cambridge’s beautiful parks like Jesus Green, Parker’s Piece or Midsummer Common to enjoy some good old-fashioned family time. Fitzbillies offers a fabulous afternoon tea hamper if you’d rather buy in. Enjoy! A time when we, the city and the wider region come alive under wide, blue skies to enjoy the warmer temperatures
NOWHERE I’D RATHER BE Settle in for the hot season with good food at The Elm (top), Gonville Hotel (middle) and Bedford Lodge (bottom)
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