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A little bit of the countryside in the city, Radmore Farm Shop has been serving the CB4 community since 2006, when couple Vicky and Ben took the plunge and opened their own shop. They moved around the corner to Victoria Avenue in early 2017, handing over the design to local interiors hotshots, Loci. The shop’s signature rustic charm was retained, but with cool new branding, exposed brickwork and feature lighting, creating a smart little space. Inside, you’ll find crates of organic fruit and veg, jars of pulses and dried goods, fresh bread, home-made cakes, artisan preserves, and a butchery and dairy section. There’s plenty to appeal to anyone trying to live more sustainably, from eco toothbrushes to refills for cleaning products, there’s barely a piece of plastic to be seen. If you’re not in the area but are still keen to try products, check out the delivery service. RADMORE FARM SHOP
Townsends Light Blue Cycle Centre has been providing bikes to the people of Cambridge for a staggering 121 years (give or take a few years’ pause during the first world war), making it one of the oldest businesses in the city. Impressive stuff, but perhaps not that surprising given our city’s enduring love of pedal power. It’s popped up on Norfolk Street and Burleigh Street over the years, but has been in its current home on Chesterton Road for around 30 years, now onto the fourth generation of the Townsend family. Aiming to provide top-quality cycles and service, the shop stocks leading brands of men’s, women’s and kids’ bikes, including Pashley, Ridgeback and Genesis, plus its own covetable range of cycles (beautifully made, steel-framed and retro-style). There’s a comprehensive range of parts and accessories on offer, too, from locks and lights to pedals and saddles, and there are numerous qualified mechanics in-house to fix your bike or give it a service to keep everything ticking along nicely. A true Cambridge indie. TOWNSENDS LIGHT BLUE CYCLES
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