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FRESH STARTS In line with the meteorological and astronomical calendars, March is when that sense of spring I first felt as a small seed of hope in early February bursts fully into bloom. Daffodils of vivid yellow – a colour we haven’t seen in oh so long – welcome the returning sun, while clouds of pink and white blossom froth in the hedgerows and bring streets to life again. So it is, in this issue, that we celebrate both the season itself and the inspiration it so often brings. For local singer-songwriter Polly Paulusma, who is signed to BjÖrk’s record label and performing in Cambridge this month, inspiration lies in emotions – her own, and those of others (page 24). For Sally Petitt at Cambridge University Botanic Garden (page 76), it is found in blossom – which she admits to sometimes wanting to quite literally dive into! For pastry chef Esther Sánchez, it comes with a new season’s flavours, textures and colours (page 40). For the authors of this month’s Book Club titles, it was held in stories of Clouds of pink and white blossom froth in the hedgerows and bring streets to life
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fresh starts (page 28). And for the interior experts canvassed by writer Phoebe Harper, it’s fuelled by this year’s exciting trends and design concepts (page 64). Maybe their thoughts and ideas will inspire you this spring, or maybe you’ll be seized by the muse at one of the events taking place over the coming month. As well as the usual packed calendar of music, art, comedy and theatre dates, the region has an abundance of seasonal activities in store for us all. From family fun to guided garden or nature walks, turn to page 8 to see what takes your fancy. The highlight of the issue for me? Well, it has to be interviewing Shaun Ryder of the Happy Mondays, who’ll be performing here this month as part of the 35th anniversary celebrations for their iconic 1990 album, Pills ’n’ Thrills and Bellyaches . If you’re a fan, check out page 19!
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