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COME ON IN! This month, we’re packing a picnic, donning our sun hats and heading to the water’s edge, spending the summer holidays alongside our region’s scenic lakes and rivers, amid the nature-rich wetlands of the fens. Not only that, we’re also aboard punts, paddleboards and boats, and diving into the inviting waters of our local lidos. With a succession of heatwaves behind us and possibly more to come, where better to seek sanctuary than these watery havens? And whether you’re looking for a fun-filled day out or a tranquil spot from which to soak up the surroundings, there’s something for everyone in our cover story on page 8. Indeed, summer magic is laced through all the pages that follow. Find recommendations for the perfect page- turners to pack for your seasonal escape (page 24), as well as ideas for alfresco entertaining, with recipes for a sharing platter and Italian-inspired dessert (pages 40 and 44), a tour around Cambridge’s very own tropical rainforest in the glasshouses of the Botanic Garden (page 66) and radiant This month, we are packing a picnic, donning our sun hats and heading to the water’s edge
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yellow homewares to bring the sunshine inside (page 73). Then, why not settle down with a cuppa to enjoy our two interviews this month? I was delighted to catch up with Stewart White (page 21), the face of BBC Look East for almost four decades. Having retired in 2021 following one of the longest uninterrupted runs presenting the same programme in British television history, he has decided to share the fascinating story of his radio and TV career in a newly published memoir. Meanwhile, Charlotte Griffiths was lucky enough to be invited into the studio of Ely-based basketmaker Nadine Anderson to discover the intricacies of this heritage craft (page 32). Speaking of creativity, before I sign off, I must give a shout-out to the team behind the first Aspiring Creatives Networking Forum, which took place on 2 July at Cambridge Corn Exchange. Cambridge Edition was in attendance, and it was a fantastic opportunity to engage with current and future creatives. If you missed it, do keep an eye out for future events.
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