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l STARTERS Top things to do and see in the city, plus our favourite social media pics 11 l ARTS & CULTURE Exhibitions, concerts and theatre highlights to enjoy in May 19 l ART INSIDER Ruthie Collins, founder of Cambridge Art Salon, shares her arty picks of the month 20 l DAVID PARR HOUSE A Gwydir Street terraced house filled with Victorian treasures opens to the public 23 l WATCH OUT FESTIVAL We find out what’s in store at Cambridge Junction’s festival of dangerous theatre 24 l INDIE Edition learns about the history of Cambridge Arts Theatre and finds out what’s coming up 26 l HISTORY FESTIVAL A feast of history and heritage awaits at Wimpole Hall next month 29 l BOOK CLUB Book recommendations, special offers and author interviews 34 l MUSIC FESTIVALS From chilled-out folk fests to glittery woodland raves: get ready for a summer of fun
43 l CAMBRIDGE FRINGE A micro Edinburgh Fringe festival featuring 46 performers, right here in Cambridge 44 l AFTER HOURS Comedy, festivals, gigs and more nightlife fun to seek out this month 51 l RUMPUS FESTIVAL My Little Festival’s magical family festival returns to the Wild Wood l DRAGON BOAT FEST Gather a team together and get in on the fun, the Dragon Boat Festival is coming 55 l OFF TO THE RACES Fancy a flutter? We find out what’s coming up at Newmarket Racecourse 56 l COMMUNITY HUB Community events, charity news and more, from your local hub 59 l LISTINGS Our at-a-glance guide to the top events and goings-on this month 65 l FOOD NEWS All the latest news and gossip from the Cambridge food and drink scene 52
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We meet the man behind Parker’s Tavern, one of the city’s most raved-about eateries 78 l RECIPES Tristan Welch shares some of his favourite recipes from Parker’s Tavern 83 l CHEF’S TABLE Chef Alex Rushmer on what’s cooking in his kitchen this month 86 l CAMBS ON A PLATE New columnist Dr Sue Bailey on the weird and wonderful history of Ely Eel festival 90 l LOVE YOUR MARKET We explore the city’s market, finding new gems and revisiting old favourites 97 l BEAUTY Daisy Dickinson rounds up the beauty products on her radar this month 99 l EDUCATION Early stage learning essentials, plus Gresham’s School considers the planned exam overhaul 113 l HOME & GARDEN The latest interiors trends, and this month’s garden to-do list
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