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BLAZING A TRAIL Two of the biggest draws to Cambridge – both for residents and visitors – are its history and vibrancy, and we find both of these in our local independent businesses. All are following in the footsteps of businesses past, fulfilling the everyday needs of the community while boosting the local economy. Some are even written into the history books themselves, such as Townsends Light Blue Cycle Centre on Chesterton Road, which is still going strong after 130 years. Together, they celebrate the city’s story and contribute to its next chapter each and every day. If you walk into any indie shop, cafe, restaurant or salon there will be a fascinating tale behind it – one that involves a fight against the odds, and is underpinned by pure passion. The goal? To serve the community while keeping it creative, unique and full of positive energy. But with so many different challenges to navigate in the current climate, now more than ever they need our help to keep the Together, they celebrate the city’s story and contribute to its next chapter each and every day
EDITORIAL Editor Louise Hoffman 01223 492249
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Chief sub editor Matthew Winney Junior sub editor
Tabitha John ADVERTISING Sales director Sam Scott-Smith 07875 711967 samscott-smith@bright.uk.com Ad manager Maria Francis 01223 492240 mariafrancis@bright.uk.com CONTRIBUTORS Charlotte Griffiths, Phoebe Harper, Sally Petitt, Charlotte Phillips & Esther Sánchez DESIGN & PRODUCTION Design director Andy Jennings Magazine design manager Lucy Woolcomb Senior designer Carl Golsby Graphic designer Hedzlynn Kamaruzzaman Junior designer & ad production Holly May MANAGING DIRECTOR Andy Brogden TYPEFACE Nyght Serif / Maksym Kobuzan from Tunera Type Foundry
dream alive. That’s why the national Small Business Saturday campaign (coming up in December) and Cambridge BID’s indie initiatives exist. Make sure to keep an eye on Love Cambridge socials from 29 June until 5 July. If you value Cambridgeshire’s independent businesses, you can give your support in all manner of ways: first and foremost, naturally, through buying their products and using their services, but also through recommending them, leaving positive reviews, following them on social media and liking and sharing their content. In this issue, we meet six of the small businesses keeping our high street thriving (page 8). Hopefully they’ll inspire you to get out there and discover everything our indies have to offer this summer! As ever, you’ll find plenty more food for thought in the pages that follow, from upcoming events and family fun to interior design inspiration, gardening advice and a seasonal recipe. Oh, and not one but three exciting competitions to try your luck at!
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Wishing you a glorious July,
Illustration by Holly May, inspired by a photo from @timcantab
Louise Hoffman, editor
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