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The brand developed by Cambridge BID to deliver projects and events that entertain and animate our city

CAMBRIDGE WINDOW WANDERLAND 2023 Brightening up a gloomy part of the year,

illustrations and paintings of the city. “I have recreated the Mathematical Bridge. My artwork hopes to capture the theme through the peace and tranquillity of Cambridge while we coincide and live next to the river. The bridge connects all beings of life and is symbolic of supporting the LGBTQ+ community, as our living planet is slowly becoming more accepting.” @embullmandesign INCLUME Inclume is a creative architecture and design studio based in Cambridge. Its work often uses paper as a tool for creating immersive, wondrous objects in a fun and dynamic way. “Our playful take on the theme encourages passers-by to pause and take interest in the installation. It acts as a reminder that we as humans get distracted by our urban surroundings, often unaware that we share the planet with around 8.7 million species of plants and animals!” inclume.co.uk SA’ADIAH KHAN Sa’adiah loves to work with vibrant colours, playing with chaos and control through her creative work to explore wellbeing, healing and self-development. Collaborative work is one of her specialities, delivering workshops in

Cambridge BID’s Window Wanderland art trail will bring a splash of colour to the city streets from 27 January to 19 February. Both residents and businesses have signed up to show off their creative skills, offering window displays unified by a theme of ‘The Living Planet’. Cambridge BID has commissioned five artists to create displays for large-scale windows on Station Road. Look out for these at Mills & Reeve (Botanic House), Ibis Cambridge Central Station, Clayton Hotel, 50-60 Station Road and the WeWork building. Find out more about the artists below! ANDY LI Andy is a photographer and PhD student in genetics at the University of Cambridge. His research seeks to understand mitochondrial DNA inheritance and the genetics that govern mitochondrial function. “During my PhD, I have taken many images of cells under the microscope and thought it would be fascinating to link the scientific past of Cambridge with the Window Wanderland theme of ‘The Living Planet’. ayzli.com EMMA BULLMAN Emma creates sets for theatre, film and performance, as well as selling her own original

LIVING PLANET Scour the city for fabulous fenestra over the course of the month – see what you can spot

schools, workplaces or personal and community development projects. “I have led Cambridge residents in two workshops and curated a range of play-based experimental art. From this, I have taken inspiration to create colourful abstract pieces representing sea, land and air.” @sadisoularts EWA PANDERA Ewa’s artistic practice combines drawings, printing, ceramics and video. Recent work seeks to represent the vegetation that existed before humanity, and will take over after we disappear. She wants to bring organic, untouched forests back into the urban landscape. “I have combined iconic Cambridge landmarks, like King’s College, with the overtaking vegetation. The message is that nature and science can work together to solve the problems facing our living planet.” pandera-art.com Visit windowwanderland.com to register as a window maker, or to download a map of the locations taking part

RESTAURANT WEEK 2023

13 - 23 Mar

“We are thrilled to once again showcase the exceptional talent and creativity of our local chefs and restaurateurs,” says event organiser, Natalie Cargill, digital marketing project manager. “Cambridge is home to some of the most talented and innovative culinary minds, and we are excited to give people the chance to experience their incredible food at an affordable price.” Participating venues will be announced closer to the event, so stay tuned!

We’re excited to announce the return of Love Cambridge Restaurant Week, taking place 13-23 March. This highly anticipated event brings together the best of the local food scene for ten days of diverse cuisine, delicious flavours and special menus. From traditional pub fare to contemporary fine dining, there’s something for every palate and budget. Diners can choose between £10, £15, £20 and £25 price points, plus a £5 cafe or £30 fine dining option.

love-cambridge.com/restaurant-week

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