WELCOME
A NEW CHAPTER A very warm welcome to this May issue of Cambridge Edition ! Allow me to introduce myself as the new editor of this cherished magazine. Taking over the reins from the wonderful Liz Potter, I’m so excited to continue building on her hard work and bringing you lots of local living, inspiration and entertainment on these hallowed pages. What better time to embrace new opportunities than in the spring, as leaves unfurl, blossom blooms and gardens burst back to life around us. It’s certainly a time for creativity and energy, especially as we move towards the summer solstice. Now that the warmer weather feels more certain, we have been inspired to look ahead to the summer months and provide you with ideas for things to do through the coming season. From family favourites to festival fever, there’s something for everyone! Turn to pages 8 and 34 to start planning some fun in the sun in and around the city. As leaves unfurl , blossom blooms and gardens burst back to life all around us
EDITORIAL Editor Louise Hoffman 01223 492249
louisehoffman@bright.uk.com Editor in chief Nicola Foley 01223 499459 nicolafoley@bright.uk.com Editorial director Roger Payne Chief sub editor Matthew Winney Sub editors Zanna Buckland & Minhaj Zia ADVERTISING Sales director Sam Scott- Smith 01223 499457 samscott-smith@bright.uk.com Ad manager Maria Francis 01223 492240 mariafrancis@bright.uk.com Senior sales executive Claire Cornish 01223 499453 clairecornish@bright.uk.com CONTRIBUTORS Mark Box, Charlotte Griffiths, Phoebe Harper, Catherine Hufton, Sally Petitt, Charlotte Phillips & Elisha Young DESIGN & PRODUCTION Design director Andy Jennings Magazine design manager Lucy Woolcomb Senior designer Carl Golsby Junior designer Hedzlynn Kamaruzzaman
Junior designer & ad production Holly May
There’s also a distinctly floral theme in the pages that follow, with interior design ideas to help you bring the outside inside! Not to mention, Cambridge University Botanic Garden’s Sally Petitt helps us choose bee-friendly blooms for our gardens. Turn to pages 84 and 92 to get inspired. Mark Box also returns, having curated a special flower-themed photo gallery to celebrate the season (p30). One more thing before I sign off and let you enjoy this month’s magazine: be sure to check out the first instalment in our brand-new interview series (p98), where Cambridge residents can extol the virtues of our beloved city. Please get in touch if you’d like to be featured as a future interviewee!
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With all best wishes,
ON THE COVER Illustration by Holly May, inspired by a photo from @capturedcambridge on Instagram
Louise Hoffman, editor
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