Velvet Magazine June 2016

Take Me I’m Free 

June 2016 

Food & 

Drink 

Awards 

Shortlist 

Revealed 

Carry On Glamping 

over 

local products, events, 

eats and people 

Tops Off - Motoring Exclusive 

A Royal 

Celebration 

- Style File at Newmarket Racecourses 

- Swimwear and Summer Dresses 

- Summer Beauty Buys 

Time to 

Chill and 

Grill 

An Appetite for Al Fresco 

National Picnic Month 

Menu Makeover 

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My month 

in pictures 

Cosy little #fairytail cottage for the weekend 

@wintertononsea #boltholebythesea 

Prepping for… Ladies Day at Newmarket 

Racecourses (already!!!) Into… the garden 

Coveting… round sunnies Excited 

about… glamping 

from the 

editor 

The sunny May we have just experienced has certainly had 

an impact on this month’s content. Are we premature to 

be talking about camping, swimwear and beach bag beauty 

essentials? In my experience, no! As the weather heated up, I 

wanted to make the most of the balmy weather and I hurried 

to try and book a quick UK get away, just for one weekend ... 

nothing out of the ordinary! 

Lesson learnt, there does not seem to be such a thing as 

a sporadic, ‘pack a bag’ and go staycay! I tried numerous 

glamping locations, forest retreats and an array of those lovely 

coastal cottages - they were all full. So, take a look at some of 

the amazing places that I found on page 43 and book up a few 

summer staycays in advance. Fingers crossed for the sun! 

Gemma 

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Featuring in this 

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Contents 

Charlie Wall 

Carry On Glamping 43 

“My training mostly 

consists of weight training, 

or high intensity Kettlebell 

training.” 

The Courtyard at Elveden 25 

Dan Grigg 

“Suffolk is a beautiful and 

quaint county and I just 

can’t wait to start making 

my mark on its food scene!” 

Check our website for more information 

from Velvet Magazine and our advertisers. 

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Editor Gemma Treby 

Editoral Sammi Nice, Pete Townshend, 

Rachel Cracknell, Elyssa Fagan, Sara 

Slade, Paula Ahlberg, Amy Heaslip, Josh 

Tait, Sarah Decent, Ludy Gee 

Design & Layout John Treby, Adam 

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Steve Parr, Eugene Hector, Matt 

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Special Thanks to Marion Treby 

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Cover image courtesy of Miss Selfridge 

Food, Drink & Entertainment 

17. Food & Drink Awards 

Nominate your winners from our 

shortlist now 

26. An Appetite for Al Fresco 

Take a look at some of the region’s 

best outdoor dining spots 

45. Father’s Day 

Find out what we’re doing with our 

Dads to celebrate 

58. Style File 

See what the girls were wearing at 

the Guineas last month 

Health, Fashion & Beauty 

50. Get the Festival Look 

It’s all about bright clashing prints 

and texture 

57. Dressed for Summer 

We’ve rounded up some summer 

dresses you should be wearing 

65. Summer Beauty Essentials 

Here are some of our top holiday 

favourites 

69. A Very Manly Makeover 

See what the 5-star treatment at 

Celik’s Mensroom looks like 

67. High-Tech Skincare 

We’re talking retinol, AHA’s 

and vitamins 

Nest 

85. A Royal Celebration 

We spoke to David Walters 

Fabrics ahead of the Queen’s 

90th birthday 

88. Interior Sneak Peek 

We stepped into an interior 

designer’s home this month 

91. Time to Chill and Grill 

Ditch the BBQ, Outdoor cooking 

has become so much more 

interesting 

Motoring 

93. Tops Off 

It’s now officially ‘tops off 

weather’ 

96. The smart fortwo cabrio 

The perfect ‘little city nipper’ 


Velvet’s monthly views and reviews on all things edible, palatable and enjoyable 

Mexican Twist p30 

Independent Ely p46 

Recipe of the Month p15

Food 

by Sammi Nice 

Our 

KitchenArticle 

Perfect Picnic 

As if we didn’t need another reason to grab the picnic basket and Prosecco! The 11th 

-19th June sees National Picnic Week across the UK, and we cannot wait. 

The Gog 

Farm Shop 

If you’ve got little ones, then why not grab 

a ‘Gogs to Go’. These little boxes mean 

your picnic is good to go. Complete with 

sandwiches, mini scones, carrot sticks, 

juice and even a GogMade shortbread. 

Their deli also offers salads which are ready 

to takeaway and their Café menu is also 

available to be boxed up. 

www.gogmagoghills.com 

national 

picnic 

week 

11th - 19th 

june 2016 

Nourish Café 

Bury St Edmunds 

If you’ve not already checked out Bury’s 

finest healthy hot spot, then you really 

need to. They’ve got everything from 

superfood salads and sandwiches to freshly 

made smoothies, juices and even organic 

raw sweet treats. All made to takeaway. 

www.nealsyardremedies.com 

nancy’s teashop 

newmarket 

Why not pop into Nancy’s Teashop where 

they can prepare afternoon tea to go. They 

also welcome bespoke orders, so whatever 

it is you fancy, Nancy’s will do it. 

www.nancysteashop.co.uk 

Tweet us/instagram your favourite picnic treats @VelvetMag 

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Food 

NEW! 

bury st edmunds 

We were delighted to see two Suffolk flavours 

in the new Chef’s Signature range from Kettle 

Chips. These are the East Anglian Gressingham 

Duck® and Burrata Mozzarella and Sweet Chilli 

Jam from Stokes Sauces. We’ll certainly be 

adding these to our picnic basket! 

Be sure to pop in to St John’s 

Street newest addition this month. 

They’ve got fine foods of all kind, 

including gluten-free goodies! If 

gifts and hampers are your thing, 

then it’s a must visit. 

www.gourmetgoods.co.uk 

The Big 

Lunch 

Sunday 12th June 

This annual get-together, made 

possible by the Eden Project, is 

taking place on The Queen’s 90th 

birthday this year. Be sure to join 

in the fun with your friends, family 

and neighbours by enjoying lunches, 

picnics and garden parties. Over 

7.29 million took part last year. For 

more info and to download your 

party planning pack, visit 

www.thebiglunch.com 

Tweet #thebiglunch 

Facebook @thebiglunch 

Sticks’n’Sushi 

Having been invited to the launch, we strongly recommend a trip to Sticks’n’Sushi if you 

haven’t already had the chance. This authentic Japanese restaurant is a huge success in 

Denmark and has recently taken London by storm. If you’re a sushi fan and really know 

your kaburimaki from your sashimi, this one’s for you! 

Wheeler St, Cambridge, www.sticksnsushi.com 


Food 

RECIPE OF THE 

Strawberry & Cream 

Delice with Rhubarb Sorbet 

and Macaroon 

Ingredients: 

For the strawberry and cream delice: 

• 500g strawberry purée 

• 250g caster sugar 

• 13 gelatine leaves 

• 900ml double cream 

• 250g egg whites 

For the macaroons: 

• 90g egg whites 

• 125g icing sugar 

• 125g ground almonds 

• Red food dye 

• 2 tbsp water 

• 110g caster sugar 

For the sorbet: 

• 500ml rhubarb purée 

• 500ml stock syrup 

• 50g glucose 

Courtesy of the 

Suffolk Cook Book 

Thanks to The Prince 

Albert in Ely for this 

delicious summer dessert. 

Method: 

For the strawberry and cream delice: 

1. Boil the strawberry purée with 250g 

of caster sugar and nine of the gelatine 

leaves, then allow to cool. 

2. Lightly whip 500ml of the double 

cream, fold this into the strawberry 

purée. 

3. Lightly whip the egg whites, fold this 

into the mix and then allow to set in a 

container. 

4. Boil the remaining double cream and 

add the remaining gelatine leaves, then 

allow to cool. 

5. Pour the cooled mixture onto the 

set strawberry delice. If the mixture is 

too warm, it will melt the delice and all 

blend together. 

6. Allow time to set. 

For the macaroons: 

1. Make a paste with the icing sugar, 

ground almonds and 40g of the egg 

whites. 

2. Boil the caster sugar, water, and a 

few drops of food dye to 115°C. 

3. Whip the remaining egg whites and 

pour the boiled sugar mixture over, 

whilst whisking. 

4. Fold egg mix into the almond paste 

gently. 

5. Pipe mix onto a tray and stand for 

20 minutes. 

6. Bake for 10-15 minutes on 160°C. 

7. Make a basic butter icing and use to 

sandwich between two macaroons. 

For the rhubarb sorbet: 

1. Boil the rhubarb purée, stock syrup 

and glucose altogether. 

2. Add this mixture to an ice-cream 

machine and churn. 

3. Place mixture in a freezer to solidify. 


The Velvet 

Food and drink 

awards 2016 

Vote 

now! 

Last month we asked you to vote in our Food & Drink Awards 

for your favourite local restaurants, pubs, tearooms and chefs. 

We are pleased to announce the shortlist below... 

First For fine dining 

Squires Restaurant - The Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa 

Ravenwood Hall - Bury St Edmunds 

The Packhorse Inn - Moulton 

First for local produce 

The Pantry - Newmarket 

The Gog Farm Shop - Cambridge 

Ben’s Restaurant - Bury St Edmunds 

Chef of the Year 

James Fairchild - Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa 

Nick Traher - The Black Lion, Long Melford 

Damian Adams - Newmarket Racecourses 

Top Café or Tearoom 

Nancy’s Tea Shop - Newmarket 

The Pantry - Newmarket 

La Hogue Farm Shop - Chippenham 

Best Restaurant 

Squires Restaurant - The Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa 

Ravenwood Hall - Bury St Edmunds 

The Packhorse Inn - Moulton 

Head online now to vote for your winners 

www.velvetmag.co.uk/food-and-drink-awards-2016 

Voting will close on June 16th and winners will be revealed in our July issue. 


Food 

Menu Makeover: 

Fresh New 

Flavours from 

Thai Street 

Café 

Article by Sammi Nice 

This month saw a trip to 

Newmarket’s talked about Thai to 

explore its revamped menu 

Having been with the team at Velvet for a few months now, I’ve 

heard a lot about the Thai Street Café near the iconic Clock 

Tower. Whether they’ve popped in after work for drinks on a 

Friday, or grabbed a quick takeaway to see them through a late 

night in the office, most of the team have been there. Thai Street 

Café also offers catering for a number of different events and 

companies, so I was really keen to see what all of the fuss was 

about. 

When we arrived, we were welcomed by Chris and Michael. We 

took a seat and began looking through the menu. I’d actually had 

a sneak peek at my desk during the day and I couldn’t believe just 

how many dishes they had. As a fan 

“There’s 

something quite 

pleasant about 

experiencing 

authentic 

dishes from the 

other side of the 

world.” 

of Thai food, I was in my element 

scanning the long list of dishes. 

There’s something quite pleasant 

about experiencing authentic 

dishes from the other side of the 

world. Luckily, I’d brought Becca 

who’s a regular, and Pete who’s 

fairly clued up when it comes to 

international cuisine, thanks to his 

extensive worldwide adventures. 

Chris and Michael told me how 

their experienced chefs use local 

and seasonal produce to ensure 

the flavours do not disappoint. “We’ve just updated our menu, so 

there are lots of new things on there,” Chris told us. 

As you will have read in previous months, I’m getting quite used 

to these food reviews and have found that letting the staff choose 

for us is by far the best way especially as you won’t find some of 

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Food 

Thai Street Café 

26-28 High Street, Newmarket, 

CB8 8LB 

www.thaistreetcafe.co.uk 

Tel: 01638 674123 

these dishes elsewhere as they were coined by co-owner Joseph 

Baron and their head Thai chef Sek Pongnop. 

Chris and Michael thought it would be best to bring a selection 

of their starters and main courses which are new to the menu. I 

once again listened to their recommendations and we opted for 

the Tempura ‘Morning Glory’, Crispy Chilli Whitebait and the 

Viet Frogs Legs. None of us were overly sure about the frogs legs, 

but surprisingly, they were really tasty, which once again proved 

my point that it’s always good to try something you wouldn’t 

usually opt for. Although they looked exactly like frog legs, they 

tasted much the same as a succulent piece of chicken! The 

Tempura ‘Morning Glory’ was Thai water spinach shoots which 

were battered and served with a spicy but creamy sauce. These 

were a definite hit with us all, with the sauce being great for those 

who like a little bit of a kick. The griddled lemon served with the 

whitebait was the perfect addition. 

When it came to main courses, we once again let Chris and 

Michael take charge of the ordering! We had the Street Café 

Surf and Turf, the Vietnamese Pho Soup, Sea Bream Laksaa 

and the Street Café Duck Board. It was great to get the chance 

to sample a little of all four, as opposed to going through that 

‘what to order?’ and ‘wish I’d ordered that!’ drama. The Surf and 

Turf was a 6oz piece of Eric Tennant steak which was cooked to 

perfection, along with giant king prawns served with egg fried rice, 

salad and tiger cry sauce. The Sea Bream Laksaa was very rich 

in flavour yet creamy at the same time. The vermicelli noodles 

were a great touch and the dish together tasted incredibly fresh. 

The Duck Board was also a hit. The rich BBQ sauce and pak choi 

made for a sweet tasting dish and the jasmine rice was the perfect 

complement. 

We’d popped in one evening after work, but I’d certainly be keen 

to call in one lunch time for the Thai Street’s ‘express service’. 

It promises to get your food to you within 15 minutes, meaning 

there’s more than enough time to enjoy one of their dishes in your 

lunch hour. The Café also does a takeaway service for those in 

even more of a rush. The cocktail list also looked very inviting, so 

I’m looking forward to the next evening I can call in for a Cosmo! 

Their international wines, premium draught beers, craft ales and 

top quality spirits ensure there’s something for everyone. 


AUTHENTIC 

MEXICAN 

Celebrating 

Io years 

Lunchtime Mexican & Traditional Menu 

Tuesday-Saturday 12-2pm 

Mexican Restaurant 

Tuesday-Saturday 6.30-9pm 

Loyalty card available in the restaurant 

Fresh Seafood Specials | Six Real Ales 

Great Range of Tequilas | Party Bookings 

Thursday Lunchtime 2 course special 

Great British Roast & Dessert 

ONLY £8 for 2 courses! 

(Follow us on Facebook for weekly details 

/thefox.burwell) 

The Fox Burwell 

01638 741267 

2 North Street, Burwell, Cambs CB25 OBA 

www.thefoxburwell.co.uk 

10 Miles from Cambridge 

3 Miles from Newmarket 

Booking is advisable

Food 

What made you choose to 

come to Suffolk and be a part 

of The Chestnut Group? 

The Chestnut Group is experiencing a very 

exciting time of change. It’s a dynamic 

and visionary business that’s shaking up 

the hospitality sector in East Anglia. We 

tick every box in the industry - we have 

restaurants, pubs, brasseries and fine dining 

venues. Next for the Group is transforming 

our menus across the region - we want to 

create food that drops jaws for all the right 

reasons. 

Do you have a staple dish and 

cooking style? 

My saying is ‘happy chefs, happy food.’ I like 

to make simple food, fun and full of flavour. 

If you find fish and chips on our menu, trust 

me, it will be the best fish and chips you’ll 

ever have! 

Can you give us a sneak 

preview into the food at The 

Northgate? 

The Northgate is going to be serving bar 

and restaurant food as well as having its 

very own Chef’s Table. It’s here where the 

magic will happen - it will be a food theatre, 

a culinary experience that will tantalise all 

your taste buds. We’re also investigating 

mixing up the traditional ‘afternoon tea’ 

menu - watch this space! 

We chat to highly acclaimed chef Dan Grigg, ahead of the 

launch of The Northgate Hotel in Bury St Edmunds 

Dan Grigg has joined the Chestnut Group, 

one of the regions most exciting hospitality 

employers, as Head Chef for their brand 

new boutique hotel and restaurant, The 

Northgate, due to open late summer. 

Can you tell us a bit about 

yourself and some of your 

biggest achievements so far? 

I started my career in Northumberland as 

a waiter at a local pub at 13 years of age. 

However I was rubbish at waitering, so I 

went straight into the kitchen and haven’t 

looked back since. I’ve worked for some 

large organisations such as The Hilton as 

well as some of best fine dining restaurants 

in the country. 

As a Sous Chef under Head Chef, Nigel 

Mendham at The Samling in the Lake 

District, we achieved three rosettes and a 

Michelin Star, but I would have to say one 

of my biggest achievements was achieving 

three Rosettes at the age of just 25, 

making me one of the youngest chefs in the 

country to do this. 

As you’re new to the area, 

what do you love about 

Suffolk so far? 

Suffolk is a beautiful and quaint county and 

I just can’t wait to start making my mark on 

its food scene! Setting a new benchmark 

for hospitality in the region, providing diners 

and guests with exceptional food, drinks and 

service, we can’t wait for The Northgate’s 

official opening at the end of summer. 

Discover even more by keeping an eye on 

our socials for up-to-date progress towards 

when it will be opening its doors. 

The Northgate 

Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1HP 

Tel: 01638 751818 

www.thenorthgate.com 

facebook.com/thenorthgatebury 


Food 

Summer BBQ Trends 

Having had the first obligatory BBQ at the start of May, 

it got me thinking about BBQing in general, and about 

what’s trending in the category says Amy Heaslip 

Holy Smokes! 

Charred, crispy textures and ingredients 

no longer limited to the world of barbecue 

are blackening everything from bread to 

vegetables, which may come as good news 

to those of you who always seem to leave 

things on the BBQ just a little too long! 

The current appetite for charcoal can be 

explained in the fact that it taps into two 

of the current trending tastes – bitterness 

and umami, the savoury, earthy flavour 

that has been acknowledged as the fifth of 

basic taste. That being said, these flavours 

will need balancing out, so think carefully 

about your marinades. 

Hottest dog on the BBQ 

Everybody can put a sausage on the grill 

and serve it in a bun, but there are ways 

to really jazz up your hotdog and impress 

your guests! Try ‘bubble-dogs’, the unlikely 

combination of gourmet hotdogs and a 

glass of Champagne. For inspiration on 

how to turn your hotdogs posh, think 

about all of the components: 

• The sausage itself: where it’s come 

from, what meat it is (or isn’t). 

• The toppings: get creative - we know 

that fried onions go, but what else?! 

• The sauce: could it be homemade? 

Take an example from Dirty Bones (of 

Soho) who have ‘The Asian’ on their menu. 

Choose from a pork, beef or veggie dog, 

which comes topped with kimchi ketchup, 

wasabi mayo, crispy seaweed, pickled sushi 

ginger and sesame seeds. 

Cuisines 

Turkish cuisine (part of the broader 

Middle Eastern trend) is on the rise. 

Mangal is a Turkish word that refers to the 

grill that food is barbecued on and a few 

places in London are now bringing this 

form of cooking into the limelight. Black 

Axe Mangal was born out of the owners’ 

appetite for bread, and kebabs. Kebabs 

are currently becoming more gourmet, 

thanks to places like Chifafa and Le Bab, 

so, this summer, why not go for a Turkishinspired 

BBQ with kebabs, flat breads 

and some refreshing sides and dressings 

that will really impress your guests. You 

can also take inspiration from influencing 

cuisines, when it comes to sauces and 

marinades for your meat; some of the 

newest kids on the block are Vietnamese, 

Hawaiian, Venezuelan and Ethiopian. 

Amy Heaslip 

Research Manager at Good Sense Research 

To take part in our paid food 

research, go to 

www.goodsenseresearch.co.uk 


Food 

The Courtyard 

Elveden Estate, IP24 3TJ 

Tel: 01842 898068 

estate.shop@elveden.com 

We’re talking a new Head 

Chef and a new summer 

menu with The Courtyard 

at Elveden this month 

Located in Elveden Estate’s Courtyard, 

the restaurant offers a welcoming 

atmosphere for relaxed and casual dining. 

They’ve got everything covered from 

breakfast and lunch to afternoon tea. Their 

award-winning food has meant they’ve 

held an AA Rosette since 2007 which is 

something not to be sniffed at. 

They’ve recently introduced Mo Johansen 

to the kitchen as their new Head Chef and 

we took the opportunity to find out a little 

more. “Before I came to Elveden, I was at 

The Salthouse in Ipswich. Before that, I 

was Head Chef at Culford School. I have 

held many positions in my career from 

the smallest village pub to a 120 bedroom 

hotel and a Michelin star restaurant. I’m 

finding my new role here at Elveden both 

challenging and inspiring. I have been lucky 

to start with a highly qualified and positive 

crew. Shortly before I started, Connor 

Woodger was promoted to Sous Chef so 

it is a brand new start management wise,” 

Mo told us. 

Since Mo has joined the team, he’s 

revamped the menu, saying “I have 

changed most of the menu but have been 

sure to keep some customer favourites!” 

He continued to talk to us about the 

inspiration behind some of the new dishes, 

which we learn was all about local, fresh 

and seasonal produce. We can certainly 

see why he’s fitted in so well at Elveden 

since they source as much as possible 

from their very own estate and farm. From 

veggies to meat and even herbs, Elveden 

really strive to provide their customers 

with produce which is close to home. If it’s 

not their own, they try to stay as local as 

possible. Their cakes are from Wheaten 

Mill and bread from Hyams Bakery. 

“My favourite ingredient for this 

summer would have to be English 

strawberries and asparagus. They’re just 

so delicious!” Mo continued. Following 

Mo’s recommendation, we sampled the 

Above: Goats cheese mousse with pickled vegetables 

and baked bread with pepper. Below: Fresh tagliatelle 

with roast chicken, asparagus in lemon butter 

tagliatelle with local asparagus and roast 

chicken. “There are bags of summer in this 

dish, and as we roast whole local chickens 

we achieve a much better flavour in the 

dish,” Mo told us. We also sampled the 

goats cheese mousse to start which was a 

taste sensation. The candy beetroot was 

divine! We finished things off with a panna 

cotta - the raspberry sorbet was seriously 

so good. 

Crisp polenta with pickled peppers, kale, new 

potatoes and parmesan 

Vanilla panna cotta with raspberry 

sorbet, mint, strawberries and granola 

“I have changed 

most of the menu 

but have been 

sure to keep 

some customer 

favourites!” 


Food 

5 

An Appetite 

for Al Fresco 

There’s nothing quite like eating outside 

now the evenings are lighter and 

thankfully warmer. As expected from 

a picturesque countryside like ours, we 

have some delightful outdoor dining 

spots. We’ve explored some of the top al 

fresco eateries for you to enjoy breakfast, 

lunch or perhaps dinner under the stars. 

Weather permitting, of course! 

1. DoubleTree by Hilton 

Enjoy a relaxing sunny afternoon in their 

Riverside Garden Terrace, every Saturday 

and Sunday from 12-6pm. There’s hog 

roast, stone-baked pizza and even their 

special ‘Cocktail of the Week’. 

The location is also ideal for exploring the 

sights of Cambridge before heading back 

for a bite to eat whilst catching some 

rays. 

Granta Place, Mill Lane, Cambridge, 

CB2 1RT. Tel: 01223 259988 

www.doubletreecambridge.com 

2. Tuddenham Mill 

This idyllic converted watermill offers 

some fantastic views alongside awardwinning 

food. These warmer months 

now mean you can enjoy their various 

menus outside in the garden beside their 

picturesque pond. Why not explore the 

breakfast, lunch, early dining, afternoon 

tea, or dinner menu or perhaps light bites 

and sandwiches are more your thing? 

High Street, Tuddenham, IP28 6SQ 

Tel: 01638 713552 

www.tuddenhammill.co.uk 

3. The Courtyard, 

Elveden Estate 

We strongly suggest taking a trip to 

Elveden’s Courtyard to explore their new 

summer menu. This peaceful little sun 

trap is the ideal location for enjoying a 

light lunch or perhaps even afternoon tea. 

By sourcing a large proportion of their 

produce on site, their dishes couldn’t be 

fresher. 

Brandon Road, Elveden, IP24 3TQ 

Tel: 01842 898068 

www.elvedencourtyard.com 

4. The Varsity Hotel 

If you’re looking for stunning views 

and an impressive champagne menu, 

The Varsity’s rooftop bar should be 

top of your list. The roof garden offers 

picturesque views of the University 

Colleges and the wider city, making it the 

perfect setting for a late afternoon or 

early evening drink. 

Thompson’s Lane (Off Bridge Street), 

Cambridge, CB5 8AQ 

Tel: 01223 306030 

www.thevarsityhotel.co.uk 

5. De Luca Cucina 

A top-floor terrace which offers an 

impressive view overlooking Parker’s 

Piece. Open for light lunches in the 

sunshine or perhaps dinner watching the 

sun set. Why not explore their ‘Rapido 

Lunch’ menu or choose from their à la 

carte and dessert menu for an evening of 

good food in the city centre. 

83 Regent Street, Cambridge, CB2 1AW 

Tel: 01223 356666 

www.delucacucina.co.uk 

6. Squires Restaurant, 

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa 

Enjoy the 2 AA Rosette food of Bedford 

Lodge’s Squires Restaurant overlooking 

their picturesque lawn this summer. 

They pride themselves on offering only 

the finest seasonal ingredients which 

they source within a 50-mile radius. By 

day, their blossoming gardens make the 

perfect spot for lunch and by evening, 

the sunset can be enjoyed with a crisp 

Sauvignon. 

Bury Road, Newmarket, CB8 7BX 

Tel: 01638 663175 

www.bedfordlodgehotelspa.co.uk 

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7. Ravenwood Hall 

Ravenwood Hall has a little-known 

hidden gem amidst its seven acres of lush 

green lawns. With a flavour of Italy, the 

hotel has a vine clad pagoda which covers 

a pretty seated terrace and outside pool 

area, perfect for alfresco dining. Tom 

Laflin the newly-appointed head chef, 

has created some stunning light summer 

dishes ideal for a leisurely lunch or the 

new summer A la carte menu which can 

be enjoyed anytime. With pan-fried 

sea trout, potato and chive salad, crispy 

anchovies, a light lemon and rosemary 

marinated chicken salad or Ravenwood’s 

own smoked fish board all washed down 

with a crisp chilled glass of wine from 

their renowned cellars. What better way 

to relax on a long summer’s day with 

family or friends? The hotel also boosts 

the perfect setting for al fresco private 

dining offered in the summer house which 

has the most beautiful views over the 

grounds. 

6 7 

Rougham, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9JA 

Tel: 01359 270788 

www.ravenwoodhall.co.uk 


Drink 

National 

Beer Day 

9th June 

Fancy 

A Pint? 

It’s not surprising that beer is the world’s most widely 

consumed alcoholic drink. The 9th June sees National 

Beer Day, so it seemed the obvious choice for this 

month’s dedicated drinks page. 

Third to the traditional cuppa and of course water, there’s 

no denying that beer is insanely popular, especially with 

the recent rise of craft beer and home brew. Contributing 

over £22billion each year to Britain’s GDP, beers and 

pubs are crucial to our nation in economic terms. The 

UK’s ‘brewing scene’ is thriving at present and has more 

breweries per capita than any other country! 

Did you know one job in the brewing industry creates 

21 jobs in the rest of the supply chain? These include 

agriculture, retail and of course the pub itself! 

Suffolk as a county 

Did you know one 

job in the brewing 

industry creates 21 

jobs in the rest of 

the supply chain? 

These include 

agriculture, retail 

and of course the 

pub itself! 

holds two of the UK’s 

largest remaining 

brewers, Greene King 

and Adnams. Greene 

King has been brewing 

quality ales in Bury St 

Edmunds since 1799. 

Adnams, too, has a rich 

heritage and has been 

brewing beer on its site 

in Southwold for over 

670 years. Alongside 

these, we also have 

many smaller breweries 

offering a range of craft beers from traditional Bitters to 

Milds and more exotic beers. Calvors Brewery is Suffolk’s 

newest, established in 2008, and specialises in premium 

lagers which are brewed using Suffolk’s finest malt. 


Food 

mexican 

twist 

Sammi Nice reviews Burwell’s local which 

does ‘pub grub’ a little differently... 

Set in the centre of Burwell, the Fox Inn has over 300 years of 

history behind it. It’s always been known for doing things a little 

differently and that’s certainly not changed. It’s safe to say I was 

a little surprised to hear that this review of Burwell’s local pub was 

actually a Mexican restaurant! 

The Fox’s Mexican restaurant acts as a stark contrast to the 

traditional bar next door, but it really works for them. Their hugely 

popular Mexican menu was put together by owners Bob and Lou 

Taylor. “We chose Mexican food for three reasons really. I had 

worked in a Mexican restaurant in the French Alps during the 

winter of 1990/91. It was my first ski season and it always stuck with 

me. Lou and I had a passion for tequila over the years, toasting our 

wedding with it instead of champagne, of course, that has waned a 

bit. After looking at our options for food and what others in the area 

were doing it seemed a no-brainer. Of course, 11 years ago, whilst 

Mexican was popular, there were nowhere near as many established 

restaurants as there are now. We go down to London and look at 

what other eateries are doing and it has changed so much!” Bob 

told us. 

Mexican isn’t something I tend to have very often, especially when 

eating out. So besides my quick and easy occasional fajitas at home, 

I was looking forward to trying it out! Unlike other cuisines, Mexican 

doesn’t tend to adopt a seasonal 

“The best part 

is development 

and tasting! 

We go down 

to London and 

look at what 

other eateries 

are doing.” 

menu. Bob said, “We tend to change 

our menu every 18 months or so. 

We’re often on the look out for new 

ideas for specials and new dishes for 

the menu. We’re currently working 

on a new menu which we’re hoping 

to launch at the end of the summer. 

My wife and I took the chefs and 

their partners down to London a 

few weeks ago and tried a couple of 

places. It was a great way of getting 

some new ideas which are currently 

in motion. The best part is development and tasting!” 

It was great to learn about some of the inspiration behind their food 

and hear about some of the dishes before ordering. The menu is 

jam-packed with authentic Mexican dishes and quality local steaks. 

We ordered a selection from the menu including the Guacamole 

Grande, Tequila Glazed King Prawns and the Machos Nachos. As 

a lover of avocado, the Guacamole Grande was a firm favourite. 

They’ve ‘pimped up’ the usual guac with red onion, tomato, 

coriander and jalapeño and it was incredibly fresh-tasting 

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The tequila king prawns were also an ideal light start to our 

Mexican feast. 

As all of the dishes are made to order and freshly prepared, it 

enables Bob and Lou to give customers exactly what it is they want. 

“We adjust the levels of spice as requested which is often additional 

work for the kitchen, but luckily I have a well-trained group of 

chefs who are all incredibly hardworking. I’m very proud of how 

dedicated they are!” I’m not one for insanely spicy food, but I do 

like something with a little kick. Following my ‘Velvet Food Review 

Rule’, I asked Bob what his favorite was. He said it was the chicken 

enchiladas, so I thought we just had to give them a try. Bob said, 

“We’ve done our enchiladas the same way for 11 years! The poblano 

mole sauce, mature cheddar cheese and chicken with salsa just 

works. Also top of the list is the chorizo, mushroom and spinach 

Chimichanga, and of course the steaks! We have been doing pulled 

pork for a while now, and beef shin.” 

The enchiladas certainly didn’t disappoint! These would be ideal for 

those who are looking for a true feast. They were very hearty and 

rich. We also opted for the Vegetable Medley fajitas which were 

full of different veggies and beans. The flavour was spot-on and 

the beans made for a really fulfilling alternative to the traditional 

chicken. We also sampled the King Prawn Tacos with avocado 

and lime. This was a very refreshing dish and the red onion, lime 

and avocado complemented each other really well, making it my 

favourite out of them all. 

Overall, this would be one I’d love to recommend. If you’re looking 

to pop in to a welcoming friendly pub but experience something a 

little different, then make sure it’s The Fox. Arriba! 

The Fox Inn 

2 North Street, Cambridge, 

CB25 0BA 

Tel: 01638 741267 

www.thefoxburwell.co.uk 


Our 

This month’s recipe courtesy of Waitrose 

This avocado on toast recipe uses 

a lighter tortilla base and adds depth 

of flavour with harissa paste. 

Ingredients: 

• 4 Santa Maria Corn & Wheat 

Soft Tortillas 

• Sunflower oil spray 

• 190g pack Waitrose Popped 

Garden Peas 

• 1 tbsp Cooks’ Ingredients Ruby 

Rose Harissa Paste 

• 2 tbsp olive oil 

• Juice ½ lemon 

• 2 Waitrose Perfectly Ripe 

Avocados 

• 100g essential Waitrose Greek 

Light Salad Cheese, crumbled 

• 4 salad onions, thinly sliced 

• 2 tsp cumin seeds, toasted 

• ½ x 25g pack Cooks’ Ingredients 

Mint, leaves only 

Avocado and pea tostados 

with harissa dressing 

1 Preheat the oven to 200ºC, gas mark 6. 

Spray the tortillas with the oil and bake for 

5-8 minutes until crisp and golden. 

2 Meanwhile, cook the peas in boiling water 

for 2-3 minutes then drain and cool. 

3 To make the dressing, stir together the 

harissa paste, olive oil and lemon juice. 

4 Skin the avocado, cut in half and remove 

the stone. Mash each half roughly with a 

fork and spread onto each tortilla. Scatter 

over the peas, cheese, salad onions and 

cumin seeds. Drizzle over the dressing, 

scatter with mint leaves and serve. 

Serves 4, prep 10 mins, cook 10 mins

Local Events 

What’s On 

Seventeen things to do in and around Suffolk and Cambridgeshire this month 

Will Young 

Newmarket Races 

Sketch 

Moth Monitoring 

Find out more about moths 

and do some moth-inspired art 

at this family drop-in event. 


Schools Garden, Cambridge 

Botanic Garden, 1 Brookside, 

Cambridge CB2 1JE 

11:00 – 15:00 

FREE 

Normal admission charges apply 

Could You be an 

Astronaut? 

This half term, try out a 

programme of astronaut 

training activities to see if 

you’re made of the right stuff. 

Until 5th June 

Cambridge Science Centre, 18 

Jesus Lane, Cambridge CB5 

8BQ 

10:00 – 17:00 

FREE. Normal admission 

charges apply. 

Go to the County Show 

A traditional show with 

livestock, crafts, a food hall, 

craft marquee, trade stands 

and displays. 


Wimpole Home Farm, Wimpole 

Estate, Arrington, Cambridge 

SG8 0BW 

10:00 – 17:00 

Adults: £9; child £5; 

family: £25 

Sketchy Drink and 

Draw 

Draw, chat, drink and enjoy 

at the next Sketchy meeting. 

Bring an object and your own 

materials. All ages and abilities 

welcome. 


First Floor, Starbucks, 3 The 

Cloisters, Ely, Cambs CB7 4ZH 

18:00 – 20:00 

FREE; just buy a drink 

Learn About Capability 

Brown 

Dr Sarah Rutherford talks 

about her new book about 

the landscape gardener 

whose tercentenary is being 

celebrated this year. Booking 

essential. 


Wimpole Hall Book Room, 

Wimpole Estate, Arrington, 

Cambridge SG8 0BW 

19:30 

£12 

Enjoy a ‘Taste of 

Sudbury’ 

This food and drink festival has 

cookery demonstrations from 

passionate local chefs, with 

compère Mark David, plus pop 

up restaurant Jam Tartz. 


Market Hill, Sudbury CO10 

2EH 

10:00 – 16:00 

FREE 

Enjoy a Ghost Story 

Find out about the master 

ghost story writer M R James, 

and hear a reading of the first 

ghost story he ever wrote. 

Refreshments included. 

Suitable for 16+. 


Moyse’s Hall Museum, Cornhill, 

Bury St Edmunds IP33 1DX 

18:30 

£10 

‘Intimate and Live’ with 

Matt Cardle 

Enjoy the phenomenal vocals 

of this X-factor winner, as he 

performs material from his 

three top ten albums as well as 

his forthcoming new album. 


Cambridge Corn Exchange, 

Wheeler Street, Cambridge CB2 

3QB 

19:30 

£27.50 

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Local Events 

This month’s 

Racing 

highlights 

Celebrate 

Newmarket’s 

350th Anniversary 

Tim Edey 

Fun Run 

Horseracing followed 

by an unforgettable 

performance by The 

Corrs. 


Racing starts at 17:50 

From £26 

Dragon Festival 

Summer Saturday 

Sports Day 

Catch the Sun 

A family drop in event. 

Make your own prehistoric 

suncatcher and then try find 

your creature in the museum. 


Sedgwick Museum of Earth 

Sciences, Downing Street, 

Cambridge CB2 3EQ 

10:00 – 12:30 & 13:30 – 15:30 

FREE 

Get Some Steam Up 

Investigate the steampunk 

stalls, tea duelling, hat racing 

and lots of tea and cake. There 

might be a turbine working too! 


Cambridge Museum of 

Technology, Cheddars Lane, 

Cambridge CB5 8LD 

14:00 – 17:00 

£5 

Take Part in a Fun Run 

Subway’s Helping Hearts 

Family 5K Series supports 

Heart Research UK and 

Subway’s Healthy Hearts 

Grants scheme. Free fun 

entertainment, face painting, 

games & a bouncy castle. 


Jesus Green, Chesterton Road, 

Cambridge, CB5 8AQ 

12:00 

£7 for those aged 12+ 

Enjoy Some Folk Music 

With BBC2 Folk Award winner 

Tim Edey, one of the world’s 

finest ever melodeon and 

guitar players on the folk and 

contemporary scene today. 


The Cambridge Folk Club, The 

Golden Hind, Milton Road, 

Cambridge CB4 1SP 

20:00 

From £11 

Dragon Festival 

Celebrate all things dragon 

with a weekend of fun activities 

for all the family, including a 

Saxon ship, archery, birds of 

prey and a costume 

re-enactment. 

25th & 26th June 

West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village 

and Country Park, Icklingham 

Road, West Stow IP28 6HG 

10:00 – 17:00 

Adult £8; child £6; 

family £26 

Enjoy Some Jazz 

To celebrate his 67 years as a 

band leader, jazz legend Chris 

Barber is touring Europe with 

his big band, and taking in 

Bury St Edmunds. Enjoy this 

exciting and moving evening. 


The Apex, Charter Square, Bury 

St Edmunds IP33 3FD 

19:30 

£22 

The first of Newmarket’s 

Summer Saturdays kicks 

off with a great choice 

of sporting activities to 

watch or take part in, as 

well as racing. 


Opens 12:10. Racing from 

14:10 – 17:55 

From £10 

Will Young at 

Newmarket Nights 

National icon Will is 

back! His debut single 

‘Evergreen/Anything Is 

Possible’ is one of the 

UK’s bestselling singles 

ever, and he also has 

four No 1 albums to his 

credit. 


Racing starts at 17:35 

From £26 

All at the Adnams July 

Course, Newmarket, 

CB8 0XE 


Entertainment 

the stage 

Four Events 

Coming Up... 

Article by Marion Treby 

Plan your entertainment and read the 

latest reviews 

Roar with Laughter... 

Shakespeare’s King Lear 

...with the ‘seriously funny’ Shappi Khorsandi, (Live At The Apollo, 

Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Friday Night with Jonathan 

Ross); the charismatic host of Channel 4 and E4’s Virtually Famous 

and star of his own series Seann Walsh (Big Bad World, Play to The 

Whistle, Never Mind the Buzzcocks); and the energetic and exciting 

Joel Dormitt, star of Sky1’s Bring The Noise, (Impractical Jokers, Reality 

Bites and Russell Howard’s Good News). For an extra special night, 

book a three course VIP pre-show dinner. Part of The Cambridge 

Roar’s 10 day festival of charity events, 22nd June – 2nd July. 

Quy Mill Hotel & Spa, Cambridge, 1st July, 19:00 

Tickets £27.50, VIP tickets (including pre-show dinner) £55, 18:00 

www.thecambridgeroar.co.uk 

In possibly Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy, Michael 

Pennington, supported by a cast of 14 distinguished actors, 

takes on the role of Lear, the ageing tyrant whose actions 

lead to disaster. Lear’s decision to divide his kingdom wreaks 

havoc on his family, sparks a catastrophic civil war, sends him 

mad and destroys everything he values. This production, part 

of an extensive national tour, marks the 400th anniversary 

of Shakespeare’s death. 

Cambridge Arts Theatre, 20th - 25th June, 19:30 

Tickets from £18. Tel 01223 357851 

www.cambridgeartstheatre.com 

Opera: 

Mozart’s Magic Flute 

18th June, 

Culford School, 


Comedy: Gyles 

Brandreth 

26th June, 

Theatre Royal, 


Pop and Rock: 

The Proclaimers 

3rd July, 

The Apex, 


Soul & Pop: Simply Red 

with support Ben Montague 

Simply Red, the defining sound of British R‘n’B in the ‘80s and 

‘90s, who have sold more than 50 million albums, are entering 

their fourth decade. Fronted by singer/songwriter Mick Hucknall, 

the band disbanded in 2010, but reformed in 2015, releasing their 

new studio album Big Love. Bring folding picnic chairs or rugs and 

enjoy Simply Red’s hits in the unforgettable surroundings at the 

concert arena. Car parks open at 17:00, arena at 18:00. 

High Lodge, Thetford Forest, Suffolk, 3rd July, 19:30 

Tickets £47.50 (plus £5.25 booking fee) 

www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/ 

Theatre: 

A Midsummer Night’s 

Dream 

11th - 30th July, 

King’s College Gardens, 

Cambridge 

Part of Cambridge’s 

Shakespeare Festival 


Cricketer’s 

Lunch 

at the Jockey Club Rooms 

with special guest Michael Holding 

10 July 2016 12:30-3pm 

Jockey Club Rooms, 101 High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 8JL 

Join Michael Holding, the world-famous West 

Indian cricketer and fast bowler for a delicious 

Sunday lunch followed by a Q& A. Also includes a 

tour of the Jockey Club. 

Tickets £70pp 

For more information or to book your ticket now please contact 

Claire Butler on 01284 715581 or email claire.butler@stnh.org.uk

Entertainment 

look out 

Article by Josh Tait 

Keep your eyes peeled for our line up of must-see films, 

up-and-coming musicians and the next big thing... 

The revenant 

Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu 

Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Will Poulter 

Release Date: 6th June 

Much of the hype attached to The Revenant was concerned with 

the possibility of a long awaited Oscar for Leonardo DiCaprio. 

Although DiCaprio is terrific as the grizzled Hugh Glass, the real 

star here is often the harsh environment that he is left to fend 

for himself in after being left for dead by his travelling party. 

The Revenant is a spectacular, unique visual experience, and 

certainly a very different animal to director Alejandro G. Inarritu’s 

Oscar winning previous flick, Birdman. It does however have its 

immersive cinematography in common throughout an epic two 

and a half hour runtime. 

David Brent: Life on the Road 

Directors: Ricky Gervais 

Stars: Ricky Gervais, Jo Hartley, Mandeep Dhillon 

Release Date: August 

Although most of Ricky Gervais’ cinematic output - and indeed 

his recent efforts on the smaller screen - have been met with 

a decidedly mixed reception, August’s return of his most 

popular creation promises to be one of the biggest events in 

British cinema this summer. Life on the Road takes Brent away 

from ‘The Office’ as he embarks on a career as a rockstar. The 

‘mockumentary’ format is not as pioneering as it once was, but 

Brent is still one of the finest comic creations of all time, and with 

public appetite still strong, Life on the Road promises to be a hit. 

Band to Watch 

Cats Eyes 

Anyone familiar with one 

half of Cats Eyes, Faris 

Badwan’s, better known 

project The Horrors, 

would assume that 

they would incorporate 

at least some of the 

garage rockers dark, 

brooding underbelly. 

For this month’s 

Treasure House, his 

second album alongside 

soprano, tenor and 

multi-instrumentalist 

Rachel Zeffira, Badwan’s 

distinctive vocals are 

present and correct, 

but paired with a 

shimmering, upbeat, 

pop-flavoured heart. 

Lead single Chameleon 

Queen is a wistful, 

dreamlike and utterly 

gorgeous track, with the 

rest of the aptly named 

Treasure House it is 

likely to leave fans of the 

Horrors, and newcomers 

alike, spellbound. 

Top Four 

Cinema 

Picks 

The Nice Guys 

3rd June 

The Whole Truth 


Coming to a 

screen near 

you... 

Independence Day: 

Resurgence 


Elvis & Nixon 



Entertainment 

Article by Pete Townshend 

On the punt for 

pipistrelles 

We took to the River Cam to learn about a 

little-known Cambridge resident 

During the day the River Cam is undoubtably ruled by punts, ducks 

and the occasional antisocial swan, but as soon as the sun goes 

down a different animal takes over this famous waterway. 

As the last of the daylight fades, and Cambridge’s iconic skyline is 

silhouetted against the twilight sky, a formidable predator begins to 

emerge from the countless rafters, towers and trees that line the 

riverbanks... the bat. 

For centuries, horror stories and folklore have given this fascinating 

flying mammal a negative reputation, but Scudamore’s, in 

partnership with the Wildlife Trust, have set about changing that 

with their Bat Safari Punting trip. 

“It’s a great way to inspire people about their local wildlife. Bats can 

seem very mysterious, but by linking up with Scudamore’s we’ve 

been able to dispel some of the myths” says Brian Eversham, Chief 

Executive of the Wildlife Trust BCN. 

We set off from Scudamore’s Mill Lane Punting Station just before 

dark and headed towards Grantchester armed with special bat 

detectors. These contraptions would allow us to hear the otherwise 

inaudible sonar that pipistrelle, daubenton’s and various other 

resident bat species use to hunt. 

The not-so-fine British summer meant there was a bit of a chill 

in the air, but a cosy blanket provided by Scudamore’s and an 

abundance of interesting facts from our very knowledgable guide, 

Heather, soon took our minds off it. 

As we drifted along, watching the city fall away ether side of us, 

silence fell and all became still, until suddenly our bat detectors 

sprang into life with a succession of almost wet-sounding clicks. 

We looked up and were treated to an air display that would put the 

Red Arrows to shame. These master-hunters darted and swooped 

nimbly back and forth, catching unsuspecting insects hovering 

above the still water’s surface. 

Overall this was a fantastic evening trip exploring a side to 

Cambridge that is rarely seen. The guides were excellent and the 

bats certainly didn’t disappoint! It’s a big thumbs up from us on a 

balmy summer’s evening after an early dinner. And with 50% of 

ticket sales going to the Wildlife Trust you’ll also be doing your bit 

for local conservation. 

The 90-minute trips run from May to September, departing at 

various times depending on the sunset. Contact Scudamore’s for 

more information and bookings. 

Scudamore’s Punting Company 

Mill Lane, Cambridge CB2 1RS 

Tel: 01223 359750 

www.scudamores.com 


Getaways 

Article by Gemma Treby 

carry on 

glamping 

With the Met Office urging us to brace ourselves for the hottest summer 

in 40 years, we look to what East Anglia has to offer for those sporadic 

weekend getaways that require no cannibalisation of your holiday allowance. 

Think camping! It’s come a long way from the days when all you needed 

was a £50 pop-up tent, a sleeping bag and Calor Gas stove. Glamping has 

become an integral part of the boutique staycation getaway, with structures 

becoming more imaginative and inventive each year. 

www.hermanusholidays.com 

www.westlexham.org 

Roundhouses 

Overlooking the sand dunes at Winterton-on-Sea, a small rural 

fishing village in Norfolk, you will find these quirky pastel-coloured 

thatched roundhouses. Make time to visit the local pub, Dunes 

beach café and take a leisurely stroll along the coast, seal spotting. 

The site itself, Hermanus, is set within 40 acres of gardens and 

even has an outdoor heated swimming pool which is open for the 

warmer months. 

Eco-Friendly 

At the West Lexham site, set in a protected rural valley, you can 

stay in brightly furnished bell tents made from luxury cotton 

canvas. The site itself is eco-friendly, with nature thriving in its 

fields, floating meadows and ancient trees. 

The facilities have every attention to detail with a fire bowl, 

woodfired pizza oven, hot showers and vintage flushing loos… so 

no more weeing in the bushes! 

www.secretmeadows.co.uk 

www.wildluxury.co.uk 

Gypsy Living 

At White House Farm, set in 115 acres of meadows and woodland 

unchanged for generations, you can choose to sleep in a cosy 

gypsy caravan, with a comfy double bed. By day, experience a 

slow pace of life in inspiring surroundings, and by night, enjoy the 

delights of a camp fire and displays of stars on clear evenings. 

Safari-style Camping 

Great for extra-large families, the Zambezi Lodges, with their 

substantial living and dining areas, sleep 10 in comfort. Their huge 

sun-decks look out over wonderful views of the North Norfolk 

Coast. Set within walking distance of the beach, Zambezi Lodges 

are the perfect place to escape and inspire adventure. 


CAPTIVATING 

RACING. 

EYE CATCHING 

FASHION. 

SUMMER AT 

ITS BEST. 

MOËT & CHANDON 

JULY FESTIVAL 

7–9 JULY 2016 

Book your tickets now www.newmarketracecourses.co.uk

Father’s Day 

Becca 

and her 

Dad Peter 

Say it with a 

Sammi 

and her 

Dad Stuart 

Instead of the usual socks 

and tin of biscuits this 

year, we will be honouring 

our Dads with a day out to 

remember 

“Pops has always been a big kid at 

heart, so I have planned an activity 

day starting off with a bit of clay 

shooting in the morning, followed 

by karting in the afternoon at 

Wildtracks. If he’s lucky, I may 

even treat him to a burger at the 

American Diner!” 

Elyssa 

and her 

Dad Steve 

“My Dad, like me, is really into 

his fitness and we try to go to the 

gym together when we can. This 

Father’s Day I’m going to be taking 

him to The Playground in Barrow. 

He’s done several Tough Mudders, 

so this recently opened assault 

course should be interesting!” 

Rachel 

and her 

Dad Stuart 

Gemma 

and her 

Dad Barry 

“As my Dad is a bit of a history 

lover, I’m planning a father 

daughter day out to the Imperial 

War Museum, Duxford, as I know 

he’d love to discover the history 

and stories behind the people who 

lived and worked there, as well as 

see all of the planes, of course!” 

“My Dad’s not the best of cooks, 

but he loves his food and learning 

new things, so I thought there’s no 

better way to celebrate Father’s 

Day than trying lots of delicious 

food and learning a new skill! I am 

looking forward to treating him to a 

cookery class at Baythorne Hall.” 

father’s day 


“My Dad loves horseracing and 

everything associated with it. I am 

looking forward to taking him on a 

Discover Newmarket Tour to learn 

all about the town’s history, meet 

the mares and foals at the National 

Stud and visit one of Newmarket’s 

top training yards.” 


Retail 

Independent Ely 

A thriving 

We meet the people of 

Ely to learn about their 

independent businesses 

Ely is a picturesque, historic city 

which is home to one of England’s 

most beautiful Cathedrals. The city 

has lots to offer and displays a range 

of boutique shops, restaurants, 

stunning architecture and historic 

attractions. It’s easily accessible from 

both Cambridge and Newmarket and 

boasts many hidden gems. 

We spoke to Tracey Harding,Tourism 

and Town Centres Manger at East 

Cambridgeshire District Council, 

who told us, “We have approximately 

100 independent businesses in 

Ely’s core city centre. Its continued 

growth and development over the 

last few years has meant that the city 

is becoming a very much soughtafter 

location to live, work and 

spend timen in.” 

Tracey continues, “As a city, we 

have a delightful mix of independant 

shops, cafes and restaurants as well 

as regular weekly markets. This year, 

we are proud to once again celebrate 

Independence Day on Wednesday 

6th July where a wide variety of local 

businesses will gather on Ely’s Market 

Place to show case their products 

and services.” 

1. Page Fine Jewellery 

Also located in Newmarket, Page Fine 

Jewellery is your go-to for bespoke 

jewellery. They are a family-run business 

and have everything from watches and 

bracelets to wedding and engagement 

rings. They are stockists for many 

industry-leading brands such as Links of 

London, Domino and Bien. The in-house 

design team allows you to create bespoke 

items exactly how you want them. 

Britni-May, Senior Sales, says “Being 

the go-to shop for repairs, on-site watch 

alterations, valuations and bespoke 

design, alongside beautiful brands and 

fine diamond jewellery already makes me 

feel proud, but doing all of this in a city 

as vibrant and friendly as Ely, together 

with other fabulous independents here, is 

really something special.” 

18 Market Street, Ely 

Tel: 01353 663439 

www.page-finejewellery.co.uk 

2. The Old Choir House, 

Ely Cathedral 

Ely Cathedral is one of East Anglia’s top 

attractions and is widely acknowledge 

as one of the wonders of the medieval 

world. It is one of England’s largest 

Cathedrals and has two impressive, and 

climbable, towers from which visitors can 

enjoy views across the Fens for miles. 

The Cathedral runs two shops which 

offer a very special retail experience for 

the numerous visitors who flock to the 

Cathedral every year, as well as local 

residents and the wider community. 

Penny Price, Head of Retail, enthuses 

“Being one of numerous independent 

shops in Ely means we can enjoy being 

part of a local community and are able 

to offer our customers unique, quality 

gifts with a warm friendly service. Ely 

is a very special place with so much 

to offer visitors to the city in terms of 

shops, restaurants, museums, galleries, a 

beautiful riverside and, of course, a very 

special Cathedral.” 

The Old Choir House, The High Street, 

Ely, Tel: 01353 660354 

www.elycathedral.org 

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Retail 

3. A Special Event 

Organising a special event or party? 

This family-run business covers all of 

your special event needs, whatever the 

occasion. From engagement parties to 

baby showers, christenings, birthdays 

and weddings, they’ve got it. Whatever 

your budget or style, A Special Event, are 

more than willing to work around it. 

Helen Williams, co-owner, says “Ely is a 

lovely city and the reactions we have had 

since opening have been very positive, 

with people wanting the high street 

shopping experience to come back. We 

feel our shop is very unique in this area 

and it is attracting a lot of attention.” 

9a Broad Street, Ely 

Tel: 01353 661500 

www.a-specialevent.co.uk 

4. The Moore Hair 

Company 

Formerly, Simon Taylor Hairdressing, 

The Moore Hair Company is one of 

Ely’s most-loved hair salons. The team is 

headed up by sisters Jo and Leah Moore 

who have a wealth of experience. Leah 

has been working in the hairdressing 

industry for over 14 years. They offer a 

full range of cutting, colouring and full 

restyling services for ladies and gents as 

well as special occasions such as weddings 

and proms. They stock a wide range 

of products including Goldwell, KMS 

California and L’Oreal and also apply and 

remove Balmain hair extensions. 

The manageress, Leah Moore told us, 

“Since taking over in September 2014 

the salon has gone from strength to 

strength. We have a great team who are 

proud to have such a loyal customer base 

from Ely and the surrounding area.” 

36a Forehill, Ely 

Tel: 01353 669853 

www.themoorehaircompany.co.uk 


Velvet’s one-stop shop for all your health, fashion and beauty desires 

Hot Right Now p53 

A Scents of Spring p67 

Healthy Hotlist p70

Handbook 

Fashion 

Written by Gemma Treby 

The 

Get the look: 

festival 

Forget the denim and brown sepia tones, this year’s festival look 

is all about bright clashing prints and texture. 

1. Tribe and Fable Necklaces, £45, Boudoir Femme, Cambridge 

2. Sam Edelman Flat T-strap Sandals, £99, Anna, Bury St Edmunds 

3. Ibiza Animal Print Backpack, £32, Accessorize, Cambridge 

4. BL-NK Mitre Dress, £190, Javelin, Bury St Edmunds 

Brand Watch 

Betty 

and Co 

With casual everyday looks and 

on-trend colour harmonies, 

the brand is strong on basics 

allowing you to create the 

perfect capsule wardrobe. 

You can easily mix and match 

key fashion basics with more 

on-trend pieces within the 

collection. 

Betty and Co available from 

Martha V, Newmarket 

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Handbook 

#Crush 

Avoid a chill and make the most of 

al fresco dining with this multi-use scarf 

from Blue in Saffron Walden. The blue 

and pink tones will look perfect with a 

denim dress. 

Beck Sondergaard Supersize Nova in 

Dusty Rose, £65, Blue, Saffron Walden 

60 seconds with... 

from Ely’s 

new 

Only One Boutique 

What’s your story? 

I was recently diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, 

which has changed my life in every aspect. 

The boutique has given me something to focus 

and build on. 

Why did you locate in Ely? 

I moved to Ely three years ago and I just love 

it. It’s such a pretty little city and the people 

are so friendly and welcoming. I feel Ely is the 

perfect location for an independent retailer. 

Currently coveting? 

Too many to choose from! I’m loving lace at 

the moment. But I still like to keep it classic 

with a blazer, and always have a necklace 

for every occasion! We also have the most 

amazing denim off-the-shoulder top which I 

cannot get enough of. 

Only One Boutique 

4b, Forehill, Ely, CB7 4AF 

Tel: 01353 611882 

www.onlyoneboutique.co.uk 

Holiday Shoes 

Sara Decent from Modish lets 

us in on her holiday essentials 

YAY! Summer holidays are coming! Although 

it’s probably not the first thing on your mind, 

it’s not a bad idea to give some thought to 

what to put on your feet whilst you’re away. 

Obviously much depends on where you’re 

off to, be it a flop & drop or perhaps a more 

cultured affair. 

But whatever your idea of holiday fun, most of 

us will need something for walking all day, lounging 

around the pool and looking fabulous in the evening. 

If you’re going hardcore and sticking to three pairs, the first two 

need to go with everything you’re taking, and the last pair must 

work with ALL of your dressy outfits. 

As for style, heel height and colour, well, despite rumours to the 

contrary I am NOT the fashion police: my only advice is go with 

what works for you! But in case you’re wondering, these are some 

of the beauties that I’ll be packing… 

3 Green Street, Cambridge. Tel: 01223 354436 

& 15 George Street, Saffron Walden. Tel: 01799 528852. 

www.modishonline.co.uk 


JUNE OFFER 

Get one half 

price retail item 

with any 

colour service 

in June. 

Simply Hair 

Beautiful boutique salon based in Exning high 

street, free allocated salon parking. All aspects of 

hairdressing Matrix and Balmain products used. 

01638 578334 

14 Oxford St, Exning, Newmarket CB8 7EW

Fashion 

Black Moulded Halter Neck 

Bikini Top, £16 and Black Cut 

Out Bikini Bottoms, £12, both 

River Island 

Maryan Mehlhorn Polarsurf 

Swimsuit, £175, Elouise 

Lingerie, Cambridge 

Whistles One Shoulder 

Swimsuit, £55, Whistles, 

Cambridge 

Patterned Bikini Top, £14.99 

and Bikini Brief Bottoms, 

£7.99, both H&M 

Hot Right Now 

With the holiday season well and truly on the horizon, talk this 

month turn to swimwear. 

Gottex Crystal Clear 

Cut Out Swimsuit 

£175.50, Cabana 

Maryan Mehlhorn 

‘Seduction’ White Bloom 

Underwire Swimsuit, 

£179, Cabana 

PrimaDonna Swim 

Ocean Drive Swimsuit 

£149.50, Cabana 

Maryan Mehlhorn 

‘Seduction’ White 

Bloom Bikini, XXX 

Available from 

Cabana, Bury St Edmunds 

Aubade Caribbean Dream Briefs, £60.95 

Aubade Caribbean Dream Push-Up Bikini, £88.95 

Both available from Rigby & Peller, Cambridge 


Fashion 

Vita Kin 

Costumi 

De Bagno 

One Teaspoon 

As always our favourite lifestyle 

blogger, Ludy, promises to be honest on 

all things BEACH ETIQUETTE 

Triangl 

March 11 

The heat is on… temperatures are rising… the beach holiday you 

have been dreaming of is around the corner… close your eyes, 

feel the sun kissing your shoulders, the quintessential smell of 

sea essence inundating your nostrils. At six pm, the sun is gently 

starting to head west, the sea flowing in its monotone pattern sets 

the evening mood and chilled tunes effortlessly serenade you from 

the nearby DJ set… suddenly your mind focuses and the reality of 

the daunting horror sinks in! ARGGHHHHHHH! 

Yohji Yamamoto 

Max Mara 

Will I be bronzed enough? Fit enough? Manicured enough? 

Smoothly dishevelled enough? Argghh, that awful pressure of 

getting it right, tight, bronzed, lasered, polished, scraped, stretched 

and effortlessly ready for pole position. How normal to fall into this 

dark tunnel of sheer uncertainty. Having kept our bodies safely 

wrapped up under vast and crafty layers for months, the disclosure 

process can be painful. Let us all have the courage to embrace 

slight IMPERFECTION! The Elle Macpherson wannabes, the 

Pamela Anderson 'let’s nail the make up beach-guard look', or 

the boho crochet brigade that try so hard at being who they think 

they’re supposed to be rather than embracing who they are, are 

so passé. We should all jet set off this summer with new, positive 

and attainable BEACH GOALS. Embrace your beautiful unique 

selves, ditch the make up, embrace the kinks in your hair, and, in 

all honesty, get to the gym, as I am afraid there is no short cut to 

a perky peach. A bit of cardio and heaps of stretching will forever 

provide you with the confidence that no make-believe spank 

swimwear ever swore they could. I am a beach veteran at heart, 

given that from a very young age these surroundings have been 

my playground, my classroom, my meeting point, my office, my 

midnight escape route… you name it. Therefore, I feel I ought 

to shamelessly share all the secrets of the very distinctive beach 

etiquette. 

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Fashion 

Do’s 

• White t-shirts and cut-off denim shorts will never be 

out of date. One Teaspoon denim is my fave and linen 

t-shirts from J.Crew 

• Smaller bikinis will visually make you look a lot smaller! 

Melissa Odabash, Marysia, Lisa Fernandez and Violet 

Lake are flattering. 

• Hats are de rigeur… Panama, Havana, wide-brim 

and messy cowgirl are all allowed and show great 

sophistication and brains. Eugenia Kim, Ibo Maraca and 

Yosuzi are to die for, although Oliver Bonas’ affordable 

version is tops! 

Valentino 

• Straw beach bags from the local market! Be bold and 

personalise yours with bandanas wrapped round the 

handles, old trinkets hanging or why not monogram it? 

Golden Goose 

Deluxe Brand 

• Sheer, unique and floaty kaftans all the way. Anything 

thicker than chiffon must be left in Norfolk, I’m afraid. 

Have a peep at the gorgeous creations by Pampelone 

Clothing, SB Butterfly and anything that Lisa Marie 

Fernandez creates. 

Dont’s 

• No matter how good you think you are at applying 

fake tan, money does make the difference and Carita 

or St Tropez will help. 

• Being hip is ok, being safe is ok, being boho is ok, 

being gay is ok, being transgender is ok, being straight 

is ok… wearing Crocs is really not ok. 

• Consuming copious amounts of wine in the sunlight 

will kill you or dehydrate you, possibly leaving you to 

rot on a rock, and that is not very cool. 

• Why midriff? Make that area from under your breast 

to your belly button a floaty un-evident flesh line and 

ditch the oh-so-very-unforgiving elasticated midriffs 

tout de suite. 

• Never be seen leaving the beach with damp sarongs 

or wet beach towels serving as ponchos or coverage 

of any sort… opt instead for a lightweight bomber 

jacket. As the night is young and the mojitos delicious, 

who knows where you will end up! 

Ludy’s blog - www.ludy.co.uk 

Instagram - @ludy.co.uk 


Fashion 

dressed for 

1 

2 

3 

A daytime dress should be a 

wardrobe staple for everyone now 

the sun has finally decided to put 

his hat on. Whether you’re heading 

away this summer or perhaps just 

enjoying the British weather, play 

with different prints and textures 

and be sure to accessorise. 

4 5 6 

1. Pomodoro Exotic Dress, £60 

Martha V, Newmarket 

2. Studio Poplin Dress, £39.99 

Zara, Cambridge 

3. Topshop Structured Bardot Dress, £39 

Topshop, Bury St Edmunds 

4. Kyra Cotton Shirt Dress, £95 

French Connection, Cambridge 

5. Double Layer Dress, £39 

Miss Selfridge, Cambridge 

6. Vilagallo Isabella Dress, £139 

Anna, Saffron Walden 

7. Valeria Silk Dress by Vilagallo, £175 

Five Six Blue, www.fivesixblue.co.uk 

8. Taifun Striped Dress, £95 

Angela, Long Melford 

9. 10 Feet Shirt Dress, £125 

Javelin, Bury St Edmunds 

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Fashion 

Newmarket Racecourses 

have teamed up with Velvet 

Magazine to offer you a 

Grandstand & Paddock 

admission ticket to Ladies Day 

at the Moët & Chandon July 

Festival (Thursday 7th July) 

and a glass of fizz when you 

arrive for just £26 per person. 

To book this package 

please visit www. 

newmarketracecourses.co.uk 

and enter the promotional 

code: CSWFIZZ 

Style File 

Qipco 2000 

guineas day 

Velvet attended the Guineas 

to catch a glimpse at what the 

racegoers were wearing 

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Fashion 

1. Rosalind Marsh 

Dress - River island 

Shoes - New Look 

Hat - From America 

2. Hayley Payton 

Dress - Karen Millen 

Coat - Coast 

Hat - Newmarket Hat Hire 

Shoes - LK Bennett 

3. Lauren Day 

Dress - Jane Norman 

Coat - H&M 

Shoes - Jane Norman 

Bag - Aldo 

4. Siobhan Carman 

Dress - Lipsy 


Shoes - New Look 

Olivia Christmas 

Dress - Karen Millen 


Shoes - Kurt Geiger 

5. Ellis Broadwood-Smith 

Top - Zara 

Trousers - Zara 

6. Serena Flack 

Coat - Oasis 

Dress - ASOS 

Hat - ASOS 

Bag - ASOS 

7. Claire Mead 

Skirt - Spittlefields Market London 

Top - Spittlefields Market London 

Shoes - Primark 

Aileen Murphy 

Dress - Bella 

Hat - Coast 

Shoes - Kurt Geiger 

Eimear Collins 

Dress - Miss Selfridge 

Hat - Camden Market 

8. Megan Walshe 

Top - Lili Pearl 

Skirt - Coast 

Shoes - Carvela 

Coat - Topshop 


Design 

Bespoke with 

HARRIET KELSALL 


Velvet visits Harriet Kelsall, 

bespoke jewellers in Cambridge 

With the rise in the desire of us all to 

become more ethically aware, fast, 

throwaway fashion is hopefully a thing of 

the past for most of us. Now we look for 

brands that have a conscience; if they 

allow us to personalise our purchase and 

make an enjoyable experience out of the 

process we would consider all boxes ticked. 

Harriet Kelsall is one of the few brands out 

there who I believe genuinely does this, 

says Gemma Treby 

Harriet Kelsall, the jewellery designer 

who last year celebrated her 10th year in 

Cambridge, recognises that the jewellery 

industry has a poor record when it comes 

to ethical and environmental issues, and 

has worked hard to earn the company its 

Fairtrade license and responsible jewellery 

certification. Anyone who has watched 

the film ‘Blood Diamond’ will understand 

the human price that is paid for jewellery 

whose origins are not clear and audited. 

So with a clear conscience, I met with 

senior designer, Tom to understand the 

process of creating a bespoke piece of 

jewellery. First off, I was shocked that 

prices can start from as little as £750. 

Clearly un-educated in this area, I’d 

presumed that this kind of experience was 

reserved for the super wealthy with sixfigure 

budgets. “Working to a budget is 

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Design 

“One of my favourite 

parts of the job is 

handing the piece over 

to the client; it’s an 

emotional experience 

that I am proud to have 

shared with them.” 

fairly common practice; one of the largest 

commissions I have personally taken was 

to the tune of £21,000, but I find all my 

projects equally exciting and take pride in 

every design I create,” enthuses Tom. 

I asked Tom how the process starts. “I sit 

down with the client; it’s usually a surprise 

gift or engagement ring, so it’s vital that I 

ask the questions to find out as much as I 

can about the recipient. I also like to know 

stories; if it’s an engagement ring, where 

did the couple meet and what are their 

favourite past times, for example. I like the 

design to represent a story,” Tom says. I 

then look sadly at my own engagement 

ring and wonder what its story is, other 

than being the nicest looking ring in the 

shop some nine years ago! Our need for 

sentiment is high, just think of the success 

of the retailer Not On The High Street, 

whose range centres around the emotional 

connection of personalisation. 

Once the designer has a keen sense of 

something in mind for the client, they 

will begin to sketch the design, and often 

get it right first time, or, on occasion, go 

through several sketches tweaking each 

one until perfection is found. “Each design 

is unique and will never be repeated; that’s 

our promise to our clients,” explains Tom. 

“I then liaise with our master goldsmiths 

at our Hertfordshire workshop who take 

to the bench to bring the story to reality,” 

Tom continues. The process takes about 

six weeks, but Tom explains that they have 

worked to far shorter deadlines when 

needs must, and time is not an option! 

“One of my favourite parts of my job is 

handing the piece over to the client; it’s 

an emotional experience that I am proud 

to have shared with them,” says Tom. As 

an on-looker I was able to see this first 

hand, when a lady came into the shop to 

collect a necklace she had commissioned. 

I noticed she was quite teary and asked to 

know the story. “She has had a piece made 

using the birthstones of her children,” 

explained Tom. 

Harriet Kelsall 

6/7 Green Street, Cambridge, 

CB2 3JU 

01223 461333 

www.hkjewellery.co.uk 


Beauty 


Notebook 

Beauty 

High-Tech Skin Care 

We are all more skin care savvy and questioning the percentage of 

active ingredients such as retinol, AHAs and Vitamins A, C and E in 

our skin care. Here at Velvet HQ, we have tried and tested the best 

on the market, all developed by leading dermatologists. 

Environ 

Developed by Dr Des Fernandes, rated as one of the top five 

plastic surgeons in the world, Environ’s concept is based on science 

and research. The backbone of the product is based around 

Vitamins A, C and E as the primary active ingredients. We tried 

AVST Moisturiser, the perfect first step with its starter level of 

vitamins and antioxidants. 

Available from Salon at Number 5, Cambridge and Newmarket 

ZO by Zein Obagi 

Dr Obagi is one of Beverly Hills’ leading dermatologists. His 

prescriptive range contains highly active ingredients that aim to 

generate optimal cell renewal to strengthen, restore and hydrate 

the skin. We love the range, in particular the Ossential Growth 

Factor Serum at night time. 

Available by appointment only with Beth Allingham 

www.bethallingham.com 

dr colbert 

Created by Dr Colbert head physician of New York’s Dermatology 

Clinic, the brand is based on improving the skin’s texture, tone 

and glow. We love the Illumino Skin Brightening range, especially 

the mask that really does provide that red carpet glow in fifteen 

minutes. 

Available from Space NK, Cambridge 

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Beauty 

From the 

Beauty Desk 

Top new beauty picks for June 

1. Philosophy Pure Grace Summer, £33, John Lewis, Cambridge 

2. Nails Inc Superfood Repair Oil, £15, John Lewis, Cambridge 

3. Clarins Double Fix Mascara, £20, Spa Ely, Ely 

4. Kérastase L’Incroyable Blow Dry, £21, Rush, Bury St Edmunds 

60 seconds 

with Alexandra Hurt, Spa Director 

at Weavers House Spa 

What advice would you give yourself if you could turn back the clock? 

That’s an easy one… use SPF50 on your face at all times! Protect your face - you 

only get one! 

What was your first ever beauty treatment? 

I think it honestly was when I was studying at college... probably a manicure. I’ve had 

immaculate nails ever since. 

How did you get into the beauty industry? 

My grandparents went on a cruise for their wedding anniversary, and my nan came 

back singing the praises of the spa and salon on board. That was it - from the age of 

11, all I wanted was to make other people feel amazing, whilst travelling the world on a 

cruise ship… and that’s how my career began. 

What is your desert island product? 

Thai Herbal balm - great to release stress, and pop on mosquito bites. 

www.theswanatlavenham.co.uk 

Expert 

Advice 

Q: How long can I keep my 

gel polish on for? 

“Even if your gel polish is looking 

immaculate, you should still have 

it removed after two weeks; 

it’s fine to then re-apply. The 

problem is, most clients will 

break the two week rule and the 

nails can end up dry. In this case 

I would be advising a 4-6 week 

break and a conditioning nail oil 

used regularly.” 

Zoe Macdonald, Pure Beauty 

Newmarket, Tel 01638 601868 

Pre-Holiday Must-Have 

“I am going on a very boozy holiday 

this month to Marbella to celebrate my 

friend’s 40th birthday. A pre-detox is 

going to be essential for this holiday to 

make sure my skin is shining and beach 

ready for Marbs! I’m booked in for the 

‘Detox Me’ package at SK Clinic and 

Spa, which includes a wrap, scrub and 

detoxifying massage.” 

Gemma Treby, Editor of Velvet Magazine. 

SK Clinic and Spa, Bury St Edmunds 


Beauty 

Summer Beauty 

Essentials 

Yes it’s finally that time of 

year when our sun-drenched 

dreams become a reality. 

High temperatures and sea 

water can often leave our skin 

and hair feeling a little worse 

for wear. We’ve rounded up 

some of our favourite holiday 

must-haves to keep your skin 

and hair in tip-top condition. 

TIP 

Keep your skin and hair 

hydrated. Protect during 

the day and rehydrate 

in the evening. Always 

use an SPF spray for 

your hair and a deep 

conditioning treatment 

in the evening. 

Shelf 1: Clinique After Sun Rescue with Aloe, £20, Palmers, Bury St Edmunds; ESPA Naturally Radiant Tinted Moisturiser SPF15, in Almond, £32, The 

Spa @ Bedford Lodge; Clarins Sun Care Radiant Oil Spray High Protection UVB/UVA 30, £20, Bliss, Newmarket; Kiehl’s Ultra-Light Daily UV Defense 

Sunscreen SPF 50, £35, Kiehl’s, Cambridge; This Works In Transit Skin Defence SPF30, £29, Boots, Cambridge; Shiseido Sun Protection Lip Treatment 

SPF 20, £25, John Lewis, Cambridge; Pevonia YouthRenew Tinted Cream SPF30, £45, SK Clinic, Bury St Edmunds; Dermalogica Skin Hydrating Booster, 

£52.70, Lilly’s Beauty Pad, Fordham. Shelf 2: Bobbi Brown BB Cream, £29.50, John Lewis, Cambridge; Guerlain Cils D’Enfer Maxi Lash Mascara, £22.50, 

John Lewis, Cambridge; Lancôme Juicy Shaker Lip Gloss in Freedom of Peach, £18, Boots, Bury St Edmunds; Clarins Limited Edition Summer Bronzing & 

Blush Compact, £30, Bliss, Newmarket; Benefit Dew The Hoola, £22.50, Debenhams, Bury St Edmunds; OPI ‘Aloha From OPI’ £11, SK Clinic, Bury St 

Edmunds; Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Summer Glow Eyeshadow Palette, £40, Debenhams, Bury St Edmunds. Shelf 3: Paul Mitchell Ultimate Colour 

Repair Shampoo & Conditioner, £10.95 & £13.75, Tony & Remi, Cambridge; Aveda After-Sun Hair Treatment Mask, £22.50, The Aveda Hair Salon, The 

Glassworks Gym, Cambridge; Redken Frizz Dismiss Intensive Rinse-Out Treatment Mask, £23, Hairkandi, Newmarket; Philip Kingsley Citrus Sunshine 

Swimcap, £13, Nineteen 57, Saffron Walden; Kérastase Soleil Micro Voile Protecteur, £20.90, Toni & Guy, Bury St Edmunds. 


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A Scents of Spring 

Fragrance 

This month, we’re talking unique fragrances and science with Escentric Molecules 

Escentric Molecules, launched in 2006, is essentially renowned for ‘celebrating perfumery as the art of chemistry.’ There are three ranges 

at present, 01, 02 and 03, all of which are explored in binary pairs. The 02 range, introduced in 2008, contains an array of fresh top notes 

which make it a perfect summer fragrance. We were keen to learn a bit more about the science behind it. 

When we look at the journey of Escentric Molecules, there’s a lot more to it than just a good ‘scents’ of smell. Modern perfumery began 

back in 1868 with the synthesis of the first aroma-molecule. Ever since, Escentric Molecules have embraced the relationship between art 

and science and have been experimenting with formulas (Escentric fragrances) and molecules (Molecule fragrances). 

Escentric or Molecule? 

Escentric fragrances are fundamentally based on an 

aroma-molecule which is then combined with other ingredients 

which are used to enhance the scent. Molecule fragrances on the 

other hand, are much more rebellious and break traditional rules 

of perfumery, since they contain no fragrant ingredients besides 

the aroma-molecule itself. The molecule fragrances are therefore 

simplistic and untouched. Each of the Escentric and Molecule 

fragrances are sold separately and suitable for both 

men and women. This reinforces the common statement that 

each fragrance smells different on different people. 

www.escentric.com 

Molecule 02 Vs Escentric 02 

Molecule 02 uses the single note aroma chemical Ambroxan. 

Ambroxan is known for having a slight sensual quality which is 

long-lasting and endearing. It contains a chemical structure which 

is identical to the ambrox derived from Ambergris. Ambergris has 

played a huge part in perfumery, since it was often regarded as 

the most prized ingredient having been around for centuries. It’s 

rarely found today since most modern fragrances use ‘lab-created 

equivalents.’ Escentric Molecules value it for its refinement and 

sensuality and perfumer Geza Schoen says “It has a fresh, almost 

mineral quality that lingers into the drydown.” 

Escentric 02 uses the Ambroxan as a base and Vetiver, Muscone 

and Orris Incense to add opposing notes. Geza Schoen desribes 

the fragrance as ‘a gin and tonic accord’, ‘with a hint of the 

Austrian lemonade called almdudler.’ 

Escentric 02 EDT and Molecule 02 EDT, both 100ml, £71.50 

Available locally from The Spa @ Bedford Lodge, Newmarket and Catesbys, Cambridge. 

www.escentric.com | www.bedfordlodgehotelspa.co.uk | www.catesbys.co.uk 


a very manly makeover 

Celiks Mensroom 

22 High Street, Newmarket, CB8 8LB 

Tel: 01638 667878 

www.celiksmensroom.com 

Men 

Pete Townshend gets the 5-Star treatment 

at Celik’s Mensroom 

My visits to the barber usually consist of a quick haircut out of 

necessity rather than pleasure, so when I was invited to 

experience the service at Celik’s Mensroom in Newmarket, I was 

in for a treat! 

“That has always been the biggest challenge in our business, trying 

to change men's perception of grooming,” says Bulent, owner of 

Celik’s, who was my barber for the afternoon. However, over the 

past few years, attitudes have changed considerably and it’s easy 

to see why. 

My 5-Star Grooming experience began in the usual way: a tidy 

up of my messy mop that had been neglected for a little too long, 

followed by a closer trim with the electric clippers. It is at this point 

that I would usually say thank you and pay the bill, but Bulent had 

other ideas. 

Out came the facial steamer. “We use this throughout the shave to 

keep the foam moist and the skin soft,” he explained, while fitting 

a fresh razor to his 

cutthroat. 

After a layer of skin 

softener and then 

foam, the close shave began and my initial alarm quickly left me. 

With Bulent’s 23 years in the industry and 13 years since Celik’s was 

established, it was clear that I was in safe hands. 

Once my beard had been shaped with careful precision, a soothing 

moisturiser was applied to ready me for the next stage of the 

treatment, the facial wax. 

The wax is applied to the cheeks, brow and nose and is left to set 

while a flaming candle is expertly used to singe away any unwanted 

ear hairs. “The wax has two benefits,” says Bulent, “It takes care of 

any stray hairs and helps to deal with blackheads.” 

Once the wax was removed, a refreshing traditional Turkish 

aftershave was applied, then a face and hair wash completed before 

a hot towel to soothe and a cold towel to close the pores. 

Finally, Bulent used American Crewe Forming Cream to style my 

hair and complete the sharp look. 

I would be lying if I told you that some aspects of the treatment 

were not a little uncomfortable, but this was short-lived and left me 

feeling like a new man - fresh-faced and full of beans! 

Overall, the 5-Star Grooming treatment gets a big thumbs-up 

from us here at Velvet. It’s perfect if you want to look dapper for a 

special occasion, but also a great way to take care of yourself on a 

regular basis. And, with the Newmarket studio currently expanding, 

there’s no better time to visit Celik’s Mensroom. 


Hot list 

Healthy 

Health 

Written by Sammi Nice 

PT, Model and Physique Champion 

How do we get a six-pack? 

EVERYONE has abdominal muscles, and if 

you cannot see them it’s because there is a 

layer of fat covering them. You do not need 

to train your abdominal muscles to have a 

six-pack it’s all done through an effective 

nutritional plan. 

If you only had time to do three 

exercises what would they be? 

Seated high incline press with barbell 

(aiming to hit the upper chest, shoulder and 

triceps muscles), bent over rows (to work 

back, bicep and core muscles) and squats 

(to work legs and core muscles). 

How often do you train? 

I like to train for three days then have a rest 

day on the fourth which works out six times 

every eight days. I feel this works best as 

usually by the end of the third day you feel 

tired and look forward to your rest on the 

fourth. You can also hit an effective threeway 

training split which will enable you to 

train all muscles twice every eight days with 

a rest in between. 

www.lukehayesfitness.co.uk 

For the full interview visit 

www.velvetmag.co.uk 

What is the one thing that hinders 

people hitting their goals? 

The number one thing I find that always 

hinders people’s results is their nutrition! 

Another key factor I always find, is people 

who go to gyms, avoid using weights and 

stick to cardio machines. If this is you, pick 

up the weights and see if you can lift more 

than you did the week before, challenge 

yourself and enjoy it. Do it correctly and 

you will burn A LOT more calories than 

running in a straight line staring at the wall 

on that treadmill! 

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swimming HIIT 

We ask Ed Williams from the Elite 

Swimming Academy what a great water 

HITT session looks like. 

“A HITT set of 20 x 100m 

sets at maximum effort with 

a 1:45 minute rest between 

sets is ideal, this will get you 

far fitter, far quicker than 

plodding along for an hour” 

www.eliteswimmingacademy.co.uk 

The 108 Sun Salutations 

Paula Ahlberg tells us about her charity event on the 

4th and 5th of June. 

This month at the Wellbeing Warehouse we are looking forward to supporting the 

charity The Hope Foundation. We will be practicing 108 rounds of Sun Salutations 

and would like to invite you all along to take part in the event, promising you 

a great workout with added feel good factor. There will be three time slots to 

book in throughout the day to ensure everyone who wishes to take part has the 

opportunity. 

Why 108? The number 108 has many important and symbolic meanings in diverse 

disciplines ranging from mathematics to religious and spiritual practises, martial 

arts and yoga. So 108 resinates well with what we are trying to achieve here at the 

Wellbeing Warehouse. 

The charity we will be supporting, Hope Foundation, has the goal of protecting the 

250,000 children who struggle to survive on the streets of Kolkata. The money we 

will raise will help protect these children from abuse, providing education, medical 

services and providing them a home. 

I am so passionate about connecting my business, and personal practice with the 

charity that in July I am looking forward to participating in a larger charity event 

along with many other internationally-renowned 

instructors. 

Bury St Edmunds fitness fans are in 

for a treat as last month the Health 

Hub opened its doors in Fornham St 

Genevieve. The facility has a swimming 

pool and is stacked with the latest 

equipment, a booming class timetable 

and a team of personal trainers who’s 

goal it is to push you to your limits and 

help you achieve your goals. 

More information: 01284 706777 

Call Paula on 07748375922 or 01638 

660065 to book a slot and support this 

very worthwhile course. 

Everybody’s talking about… Cherries! 

Or specifically, sour cherry juice. Get your hands on this bad boy superdrink for its 

anti-inflammatory properties that help promote faster healing after exercise and better 

muscle repair. It also helps to balance blood sugar and is high in tryptophan (an amino 

acid) and melatonin, meaning it helps you to relax and reduce stress levels! 

Available from Revital, Cambridge, £8.29, www.revital.co.uk 


Health 

fitness pro 

This month, 

we caught up with Charlie Wall 

from Cambridge Bootcamps 

Q: How long have you been running the bootcamps and 

what made you get into it? 

This is my 8th year running Cambridge Bootcamp. When I first 

started running my personal training business I realised that 

there must be more ladies and single mums out there who find 

exercising difficult. At this point, I had been freelancing around 

many of the local gyms. I took everything I loved about the 

class structure and thought I would try setting it up outside, so 

I could take my then young son with me, and hoped to attract 

like-minded women who could also bring their kids with them 

if childcare was an issue. I was the first bootcamp in Cambridge 

to set up, and have always been a women-only outfit. I was very 

lucky to start when I did, and have had a loyal following ever since. 

Q: What type of training do you personally do? 

I am a member of a local CrossFit Box and I also have one PT 

session myself every week which I love. My training mostly 

consists of weight training, or high intensity Kettlebell training. I 

also absolutely love spinning which is something I really miss about 

not being a member of a gym. My friend and I also go to Barry’s 

Bootcamp in London when we get a chance. 

Q: If you could pick one piece of training equipment 

what would it be and why? 

It will always be a Kettlebell! I am highly qualified in Kettlebell 

coaching. I find them so versatile and really good fun. They’re a 

very good tool if you are feeling stressed, due to their explosive 

nature! 

Q: What’s a typical pre-workout and post-workout 

meal for you? 

I like to eat as much protein as I can, so post workout I usually 

have eggs of some sort with kale. I find that I work out better on 

an empty stomach, but it’s about finding what works for you. 

Cambridge Bootcamps 

Tel: 07545 284928 

www.cambridgebootcamps.com 

Q: What’s your favourite sportswear brand? 

I do have a tendency to buy a lot of sportswear. I really like a 

mixture of Nike, Adidas and Lululemon. 

Q: What does a typical day look like for you? 

I’m up at 5am to get ready for bootcamp which starts at 6.15am. 

I usually have clients post-bootcamp and always try to train at 

9.30am if I can. Mostly, after that, I am either seeing clients for 

1-1 sessions (I see ladies for personal training or health coaching). 

In the afternoon, I may see my Dad who is in a local nursing home, 

then cook the dinner for my family, and then I’ll go back out to 

teach Bootcamp in the evening. I am home by 7.45pm and will 

read, study or chill out. I have to go to bed early due to getting up 

so early, so you won’t usually find me still awake past 10pm! 

Q: What has been your biggest achievement to date? 

My biggest achievement to date has to be bringing up my son 

for the last 16 years! I’m very proud of him. Other than that, 

it would have to be running a business without any business 

knowledge. Achieving my Strong First (highly regarded Kettlebell 

certification) qualification was another. It was the hardest thing I 

have ever done. This year I started studying again. I am in my first 

year of a three year Nutritional Therapy qualification so I will be 

mostly studying and focusing on that rather than any 

sports-related achievements. 


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Health 

Meet the 

Velvet Magazine catches up with Dr Brennan 

to understand how she has helped so many 

people on their weight-loss journey 

What are your principals on diet for 

weight loss? 

Losing weight is not just about counting 

calories, it is as much about what you eat 

as well. Cutting down on sugary foods and 

refined carbohydrates, as well as keeping 

the diet rich in vegetables, salad and good 

sources of protein is key. 

Tell us something most people don’t 

know about losing weight. 

Home crash diets: Bad news! Severely 

restricting your calories can often lead 

to the breakdown of muscle, so although 

you may be losing weight, it’s not just fat 

you’re losing - you’re losing muscle too. 

When you lose muscle you slow down your 

metabolism, leading to easy weight gain in 

the future. 

What do most people miss the most 

when they are on a diet? 

Alcohol and chocolate! If you are following 

a diet at home, don’t deprive yourself of 

everything you love, as you will just crave it 

more. Substitute that bar of milk chocolate 

for a small square of dark chocolate, and 

swap your beer and wine for a spirit such as 

gin or vodka. 

that’s key to weight loss. Think of diet and 

exercise like Batman and Robin, where 

diet is Batman and Robin is exercise. Robin 

certainly helps but it’s really Batman that 

saves the day. 

Based on your experience and 

knowledge, how dangerous is the 

threat of obesity to the UK? 

We are facing an epidemic in Type 2 

Diabetes and unless we tackle the obesity 

crisis now, we will be paying the price for 

years to come. The UK has the highest level 

of obesity in Western Europe and obesity 

is linked to high blood pressure, diabetes, 

stroke and certain types of cancer. We only 

have one body - it’s important to take care 

of it by eating well and staying a healthy 

weight. 

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How important is exercise in people’s 

weight loss journey? 

Exercise is important and is great for 

improving general health, but it’s diet 

Read the full article at 

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Health 

Article by Elyssa Fagan 

Studio Dance Fitness 

Barre 

Belles 

Elyssa tries out her first 

ever barre class 

Being the new girl in town, I was eager to try 

some fun fitness classes that were nearby 

and offered a good workout; truth be told, 

I’m a bit out of practice. 

When Velvet was invited by Studio Dance 

& Fitness owner, Clare Stringer, to its new 

studio to try Ballet Barre, I thought: ‘what a 

great way to ease me back into exercise’. 

The class is new to Studio Dance & Fitness, 

who are always offering new, innovative 

forms of fitness that ensure a great workout 

to clients, in a fun, comfortable and 

encouraging environment. Here you’ll find 

everything from Pole Fitness, Aerial Hoop, 

Anti Gravity Yoga, through to HIIT style 

and flexibility classes. Ballet Barre was only 

implemented into the schedule a few weeks 

prior to my class, so the majority of the 

class were first-timers like myself. 

No ballet experience is required for this 

class, you’re taught simple positions and 

moves, but the classes also draw elements 

from yoga, dance and Pilates. 

Before I turned up I had envisioned a slow 

paced, stretching class with some ballet 

moves thrown in. I’d been a childhood 

ballerina so I thought it would be like riding 

a bike – I soon discovered that I’m very out 

of practice. 

It was a 60-minute session of both slow 

and fast exercises to strengthen muscles, 

increase stamina, flexibility and strength. 

Experienced instructor and former ballerina, 

Julia led the class - this week there were so 

many of us we stretched across each side of 

the barre - synchronising our movements. 

Julia led us through working our legs and 

then moved onto arm work with weights. 

The barre is utilised throughout as a tool for 

repetitions of pulsing movements, which 

help align and develop your core. 

Balance is not normally my forte but I 

felt very at home with leg lifts and pliés – 

almost as if I was back in ballet class when 

I was seven, but with burning 29 year-old 

calves. After the barre work, you move 

onto core-building floor work, and finally a 

stretching session. 

It’s a class where you leave hot, and 

definitely feel it the next day. It’s intense 

but fun, with an encouraging teacher who 

makes sure you go at your own pace, and 

it’s full of camaraderie in the room; I am 

definitely going back for more! 

Studio Dance Fitness 

Tel: 07765 062 471 

hello@studiodancefitness.com 

www.studiodancefitness.com 


nest 

The 

Velvet’s monthly property and interiors exclusive 

contents 

Flirty Florals 

Lighten your interior with 

pale floral prints this season 

Interior Sneak Peek 

Step inside an interior 

designer’s home 

Time to Chill and Grill 

Ditch your gas BBQ, outdoor 

cooking has become so 

much more

Interiors 

Hub 

Your 

Velvet brings 

you the 

latest home 

and interior 

trends 

Written by Sammi Nice 

Sleeping 

Pattern 

Beds are the key feature in any 

bedroom so why not draw even 

more attention to it by playing 

with pattern. If you’re not into 

patterned duvet sets, try picking 

a patterned bed frame or use 

scatter cushions to incorporate 

print. Sort your sleeping pattern 

with some of these picks. 

Larsson King Bed in Antique Salt with Gabriela Navy Print, £1,320 

Neptune, Bury St Edmunds 

1. Miko Throw in Indian Blue, £49, John Lewis, Cambridge 

2. Joules Bloom Throw, £120, Joules, Bury St Edmunds 

3. Scabious Cushion Cover, £49, OKA, Saffron Walden 

4. Epirus Cushion Cover, £124, OKA, Saffron Walden 

5. Fleury Cushion Cover, £79, OKA, Saffron Walden 

6. ‘Mila’ Duvet Cover, from £36 (Double), Debenhams Home Collection 

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Hang Out 

Hanging chairs not only add a bit of 

quirkiness to your garden, they’re also 

incredibly relaxing. Grab your book or 

perhaps curl up and take a nap. Take a look 

at the fantastic range of egg-shaped, single 

and double hanging chairs Glasswells have 

to offer. 

Add a pop of colour by changing the 

cushion colour and experimenting with 

wood and metal finishes. 

www.glasswells.co.uk 

It may be barbecue and garden 

party season but there’s no denying 

the evenings are still a little on the 

chilly side. When it comes to garden 

heating, there’s lot to choose from. 

Electric heaters are by far the easiest 

option. Simply plug it in and you’ve 

got near enough instant warmth. 

Burning wood in firepits or fire 

baskets is another alternative. These 

are just like your traditional indoor 

open fire. Chimeneas are another 

popular option. Originating from 

Mexico, these use a smoke stack on 

top of the body to generate heat. 

Some even have cooking grills to 

double up as a BBQ! A metal one will 

be more expensive but they’re set 

to last. 

Granada Chimenea, £79.99 

Scotsdales Garden Centre, Fordham 

juice jury 

Jeremy Medley from Infusions4Chefs told us, 

“Juicing is becoming part of our daily routine and 

there are several juicers on the market. 

The real question, is pulp in or out? Some machines 

blend all the matter to create a thicker, more 

smoothie like texture. 

Then there is the centrifuge juicer that leaves you 

with just the crisp clean liquid retained in the fruit 

and vegetables, whilst ejecting the fibres out. The 

bigger the motor the better the function. 

Look how it comes apart, as cleaning is very 

important, and dishwasher safe makes this 

even easier.” 

1. Bugatti Vita Citrus Juicer in Chrome, £139.95, John Lewis, Cambridge 

2. Sage Nutri Juicer, £149, Hughes, Bury St Edmunds 

3. Philips Advance 800W Whole Fruit Juicer, £180, Infusions4Chefs, Bury St Edmunds 

4. Magimix Le Duo Plus Juicer, £125.95, Steamer Trading, Bury St Edmunds 


Interiors 

Flirty 

Harlequin Paradise Flamingo Duvet Cover 

£80, Glasswells, Bury St Edmunds 

Florals 

Dark florals were the focus of interior trends for autumn/winter, 

but as we move into warmer weather (hopefully!), florals with pale 

backgrounds lighten up the look. 

Portobello Clock Wild Flowers, £19.50, 

Angela Reed, Saffron Walden 

Gosford Floral Glass 

Tealight Holder, £7, Laura 

Ashley, Grand Arcade, 

Cambridge 

Emma Bridgewater Rose & Bee Mug, 

£19.95, Parsley Pot, Bury St Edmunds 

Gypsy Cowhide Rug, £688, 

Mineheart, Cambridge 

Set of 6 Tulip Tealight Candles, 

£7, Laura Ashley, Grand 

Arcade, Cambridge 

11x14” Gold & Glass 

Hanging Wall Frame, 

£26, Oliver Bonas, 

Cambridge 

editor’s 

choice 

Swinley Cushion, £36.95, 

Joules, Bury St Edmunds 

Rose Flower Pot, £11.95, 

Angela Reed, Saffron Walden 

Wildflower Suitcase Trio, £20, 

Ivyjoan.co.uk 


Interiors 

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 2nd June 1953 

A ROYAL 

CELEBRATION 

We caught up with David Walters Fabrics 

this month ahead of the Queen’s official 

90th birthday on 11th June 

Founded back in 1720 by Joseph Walters, 

David Walters Fabrics began weaving silk 

fabrics in Spitalfields, London. Several years 

later, his son helped expand the business 

and they continued to weave exceptional 

fabrics. Stephen Walters continued the 

success, but began weaving fine umbrella 

and parasol silks here in Suffolk. Suffolk was 

a good choice at the time as there were 

many skilled weavers in the region from the 

declining wool industry. Stephen expanded 

his trade across East Anglia with the help of 

his son, Alfred, and built mills in Haverhill 

in 1828, and Sudbury in 1860. In 1900, 

the whole weaving operation relocated to 

Sudbury, where they remain today. 

So what is their connection with HRH 

Queen Elizabeth? Brothers Peter and John 

Walters led several prominent commissions 

including the robe and coach for the 

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. 

This was a memorable time for both the 

business and for the monarchy, which David 

Walters Fabrics was fortunate to be part of. 

Peter’s son, David Walters, moved things 

forward further when he started to develop 

fabrics for home furnishings and dress 

fabrics for specific occasions. Other 

achievements included the gown for the 

Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of 

Wales in 1969, Princess Anne’s wedding 

dress in 1973, and Lady Diana Spencer’s 

wedding dress in 1981. 

“At David Walters Fabrics we have worked 

closely with designers on a number of 

fabrics that, at the time, we weren’t aware 

of their royal appointment. One of the 

projects I recall was for the lining for the 

new State Coach which we started work on 

in 2004. We were provided with images of 

thistles, daffodils and other British National 

emblems by the creator of the Coach, Jim 

Frecklington. The finished fabric was woven 

in 2005, but it wasn’t until 2014 that the 

Coach was completed and presented to 

Her Majesty for a belated Diamond Jubilee. 

It is always an honour and a pleasure to 

work on such prestigious projects.” Richard 

Norris, Sales and Design Manager told us. 

David Walters Mill Shop 

Cornard Road, Sudbury, CO10 2XB 

Tel: 01787 466189 

www.davidwalters.co.uk/millshop.html 

The Coronation robe silk for Queen Elizabeth II being woven 

in 1953 at Stephen Walters and Sons. 

Cushion woven especially to commemorate the Silver 

Jubilee in 1977, alongside gold fabric woven for the new 

State Coach in 2014. 


Interiors 

Interior designer, 

Sara Slade, talks black 

Black is pretty much a staple colour in 

everyone’s wardrobe, it is a basic that 

always looks smart and is completely 

timeless. When using it in your home, it 

can be used as a statement against a white 

wall or can make the prettiest of pastels 

seem more grown up. 

Gone are the chromes and stainless steel 

of the past, we are now seeing a huge 

trend for black in furnishings – you can 

even have your bathroom taps in black. 

The Watermark Collection do a fantastic 

range of contemporary taps and their 

Brooklyn range is quite beautiful, especially 

if you lean towards a more industrial feel, 

their Charcoal basin taps are £1036.80 

(www.thewatermarkcollection.eu). 

If you are on a budget and want a 

statement piece for your bedroom, then 

look no further than high street retailer 

Next. Their Irvine bedframe harks back 

to the a simpler style and is a bargain at 

£225.00 for a King Size bed 

(www.next.co.uk). 

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“When using it in your 

home, it can be used 

as a statement against 

a white wall or can 

make the prettiest of 

pastels seem more 

grown up.” 

If you are after something a little more craft-led then the knotted 

chandelier from Graham & Green could be just the thing for you 

and at £265.00 (www.grahamandgreen.co.uk). 

In my opinion, the best company to go to for this look would be 

design powerhouse Gubi. They are the masters at keeping their 

contemporary designs elegantly finished with their black frames 

and bases – they are most certainly worth the investment! 

(www.gubi.dk). 

Just always be careful when using black to keep the proportions of 

the colour to a low or high percentage - so think 20% black and 

the rest lighter, or vice versa. This way you will not venture into 

the realms of your home looking like a dungeon! 

Sara Slade 

www.saraslade.co.uk 

@sara_slade 


Interiors 

interior 

Sneak peek 

Sammi Nice meets Camilla Kiddie, 

interior designer at Susie Watson 

Designs in her Linton home 

I don’t know about you, but when it comes 

to interior designers, I always wonder 

what their own homes are like. Since soft 

furnishings and fabrics is what they live and 

breathe you can only imagine their own 

homes must be quite spectacular. What 

better way to find out that to actually visit 

for ourselves. 

We were fortunate enough to be invited 

into Camilla’s home this month to learn 

more about the inspiration behind her 

interior choices (and meet her cute little 

bunny Pepper!). Camilla is the interior 

designer at the award-winning Susie 

Watson Designs and has been creating 

beautiful interiors for over eight years. 

What were your main inspirations 

behind the design of your home? 

To create a beautiful but functional home, 

with an eclectic mix of furniture, fabrics and 

accessories – I buy things that I love, that 

are well-made and timeless, that I know I 

will treasure forever. I have a real passion for 

colour, so my home features a lot of bold 

colour and patterns. 

What interior styles or trends are 

you most into at the moment? 

I tend not to follow the latest interior 

trends too closely as I think it’s important 

to be sympathetic to a house and decorate 

it according to its age and style. It’s a 

case of picking out elements of the latest 

trends that work with your look. There is a 

strong trend at the moment surrounding 

artisan products and buying hand-crafted 

pieces direct from designers. Supporting 

independent businesses is something that I 

feel really strongly about and is a great way 

to make your home unique. 

One of the reasons I love working with 

our Susie Watson products is that the 

fabrics and ceramics are all hand-crafted. 

Coming from a textiles background, it’s so 

wonderful to be working with traditionally 

screen-printed fabrics, it gives a quality to 

soft furnishings that can’t be achieved with 

mass-produced products. Silk is going to be 

big for us at Susie Watson moving into the 

autumn. We’ve got a beautiful new range of 

dupion silks about to be launched which will 

be fabulous. 

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Susie Watson Designs 

38-39 Green Street, CB2 3JX 

Tel: 01223 367527 

www.susiewatsondesigns.co.uk 

“I like to mix textures and 

colours, layering velvets with 

printed linens and silks.” 

When designing a home, do you tend 

to keep the same theme running 

throughout? 

My style is similar throughout. I like to 

mix textures and colours, layering velvets 

with printed linens and silks. I tend to have 

different colour themes in each room, 

which have often been based around a 

favourite cushion or a piece of furniture. 

I like dark, strong colours in rooms that are 

mostly used in the evenings like the dining 

room and snug. Whilst fresh, soft colours 

are utilised in the kitchen and living room 

areas. If I am working on a small property 

or something open plan, I tend to try and 

keep the colour palette flowing throughout, 

playing with tonal variation and accent 

colours. The great thing about the Susie 

Watson colour palette is that it has been 

designed so that all the colours sit together 

beautifully. Fabrics, accessories, furniture 

and ceramics can be mixed together in 

shades of duck egg blue, dove grey, pale 

rose, soft greens and warm neutrals to 

create schemes that are elegant yet easy 

to live with. 

What is your most treasured 

interior piece? 

I couldn’t pick just one but it would be all of 

the pieces of furniture that I have found in 

various states of disrepair in junk shops over 

the years. I always love something so much 

more when I’ve spent a lot of time 

restoring it. 

What is the most interesting or 

quirkiest project you’ve worked on? 

Every project I do is interesting in different 

ways. The joy of doing this job is that no two 

properties, clients or briefs will ever be the 

same. I’ve worked on everything from largescale 

commercial projects to tiny holiday 

cottages by the sea, each has its challenges! 


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Outside 

Time to chill 

and grill 

Ditch your gas BBQ, 

outdoor cooking has 

become so much more 

interesting 

The UK is Europe’s biggest BBQ lover; 

last year as a nation we hosted 125 million 

BBQs! This trend has of course ignited our 

desire to extend our BBQ cooking skills 

and be a little bit more adventurous when 

it comes to outdoor cooking. 

Trend forecasters believe we will be 

spending even more time in our garden 

this summer with the warm weather 

predicted. Just when we had got used to 

the office ‘Bake Off’ and a friendly ‘Come 

Dine With Me’ style night out, this year 

we will be impressing our friends with a 

competitive al fresco cook off. Burgers 

just wont do, make room for smoked beef 

brisket, wood-fired pizza and low and slow 

pulled pork! Here are the tools you need 

to do the job! 

1. The Fire Pit 2. The Smoker 

The fire pit answers our need for a sociable 

cooking experience. Its dual purpose will 

not only keep you warm, but also act as a 

BBQ. Although you can cook most things 

on a fire pit, make it simple and keep the 

social atmosphere by cooking up some 

sausages and turning them into posh dogs 

with inventive sauces and buns. Firepits are 

also ideal for marshmallows and smores! 

Impress guests with the ancient and 

delicious art of outdoor smoked food. 

Smoking enhances and deepens the flavor 

of your food, and gives meat a tender 

texture and smoky taste. The magical 

combination of salt and smoke can 

transform uninspiring cuts of meat into 

mouth-watering delicacies that will win any 

cook-off you are challenged to! 

3. The Big Green Egg 

This new kid on the block is causing a real 

stir in the culinary world. The Egg can be 

used for roasting, searing, ‘low & slow’, 

barbeques and even as the perfect pizza 

oven. It’s quite pricey so make sure you 

have a demonstration to decide if the Egg 

is for you, and if so, which size is right. 

Kadai Fire Pit, from £149, 

Scotsdales Garden Centre, 

www.scotsdalegardencentre.co.uk 

Weber Smokey Mountain, £319, 

John Lewis, Cambridge, 

www.johnlewis.com 

The Big Green Egg, prices vary, 

The Gog Farm Shop, Cambridge 

www.gogmagoghills.com 


Motoring 

Tops Off 

Convertible car season is very much under way. 

We’ve rounded up a few different models to ensure 

our choices suit different styles and budgets. 

Range Rover Evoque 

Convertible 

This model lets you appreciate every season 

with it’s remarkable features and high 

performance technology. The z-folding 

roof system operates at just the touch of a 

button and even at speeds of up to 48kph! 

As if the Evoque wasn’t desirable enough... 

0-62mph (s) - 10.3 

Combined (mpg) - 49.6 

Top speed (mph) - 121 

Marshall Land Rover Cambridge 

699 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8SQ 

Tel: 0844 334 9025 

www.landrover.co.uk 

Volkswagen Golf 

Cabriolet GT 

Audi A3 Cabriolet 

TDI 

Mercedes-Benz SLC 

Roadster 

With three models (the S, SE and GT) 

and five different engines, the Golf 

Cabriolet’s electrically powered soft-top 

takes you from fresh air to fully covered 

in just 9.5 seconds. We can certainly see 

why this one’s so popular. 

0-62mph (s) - 9.9 



Volkswagen Bury St Edmunds 

Northern Way, Bury St Edmunds, 

IP32 6NL 

Tel: 01284 330731 

www.volkswagen.co.uk 

Available in both diesel and petrol, the 

TFSI and TDI engines are also complete 

with cylinder-on-demand technology. 

Both come complete with a huge range 

of possible accessories and gadgets. 

0-62mph (s) - 7.6 



Audi Cambridge 

Vindis Group, 83 Babraham Rd, 

Cambridge CB22 3AY 

Tel: 01223 660108 

www.vindisgroup.com 

Here is soft-top motoring at its finest. 

With details such as the multi-function 

steering wheel, sports seats, and air 

conditioning and headlamps with integral 

LED daytime running, this is a true 

beauty whether the roof is up or down. 

0-62mph (s) - 6.6 



Mercedes-Benz of Cambridge 

199 Barnwell Road, Cambridge, 

CB5 8SH 

Tel: 01223 401100 

www.mercedes-benzofcambridge.co.uk 


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Motoring 

Jaguar F-Type 

If sports cars are your thing, this one’s 

been engineered to deliver a truly thrilling 

experience. It’s known as the ‘spiritual 

successor’ to the iconic E-Type. Their 

powerful, supercharged engines are what 

makes them a cut above the rest. 

0-62mph (s) - 3.5 

Combined (mpg) - 19 


Marshall Jaguar Cambridge 

699 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, 

CB5 8SQ 

Tel: 01223 663157 

www.marshall.cambridge.jaguar.co.uk 

Mazda MX-5 Miata 

Light-weight and rear-wheel drive... 

this model offers an incredibly light yet 

lively drive. They’ve added power and still 

managed to keep things agile which is no 

mean feat. 

0-62mph (s) - 6.5 

Combined (mpg) - 30 


Donalds Motor Group 

Moreton Hall Industrial Estate, Easlea 

Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7BY 

Tel: 0844 846 3516 

www.donaldsgroup-mazda.co.uk 

Porsche Boxster 

Porsche’s new horizontally opposed 

engines make for seriously increased 

power and torque as well as lower fuel 

consumption! The aesthetics speak for 

themselves. 

0-62mph (s) - 5.1 



Porsche Centre Cambridge 

High Street, Harston, 

CB22 7QD 

Tel: 01223 872872 

www.porschecambridge.co.uk 

smart fortwo cabrio 

With its own cult following, this little 

model is a popular choice amongst many. 

Offering a comfortable drive and a good 

combined mpg, we can see why. This 

one’s great for nipping through town and 

the removable roof rails mean it’s a true 

convertible as opposed to just having a 

large sunroof! 

0-62mph (s) - 14.9 



smart at Mercedes-Benz of Cambridge 

199 Barnwell Road, Cambridge, 

CB5 8SH 

Tel: 01223 401100 

www.smartofcambridge.co.uk 


Motoring 

Written by John Treby 

The smart 

fortwo 

cabrio 

review 

With the weather we had last month, there 

was no better time to get behind the wheel 

of the new cabrio from smart, and with a 

trip to Cambridge in mind, this was the 

perfect little city nipper for the job. 

The new smart fortwo cabrio takes the 

now almost iconic shape of the original 

Mk1 smart, which was released way back in 

1998. That’s a scary 18 years ago, and the 

even scarier thing is that I’m old enough 

to remember the buzz surrounding it back 

then! Some of the original left hand drive 

models made it into the UK market, from 

smart’s first European production run 

of a mere 7,500 cars. And in case you 

wondered, the compact parking craze of 

vertical parking started here! 

So how do you know when a car has truly 

made it as an icon and left its mark on 

history, matching the likes of the original 

Mini or VW Beetle? Well probably when it’s 

been installed permanently in the New York 

Museum of Modern Art. So yes, next time 

you pop over to the Big Apple it’s worth a 

visit, and alongside the smart you can see 

Picasso, Warhol and Dali’s work. That’s not 

bad company for the brains behind the car, 

Mercedes-Benz and Swatch. 

Anyway, back to our trip to Cambridge and 

firstly, let’s get roofless. After pressing a 

switch next to the gear lever or from the 

keys, it takes 12 seconds for the English sun 

(today only) to find its way in. And if it’s not 

quite warm enough to have the full roof off, 

which let’s be honest is most of the time 

in the UK, one or two pushes gives you a 

couple of options for how open you want 

the cockpit. So windows down and roof 

back, and it’s a true convertible feel. 

Around Cambridge city centre the 90bhp 

engine gives enough zip to get you through 

the traffic. Couple this with the light and 

nimble steering and it’s the perfect little 

city get around, achieving up to 60mpg! 

smart believe 95% of the car’s life is spent 

in and around towns and city centres. For 

two adults and a good shopping spree the 

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smart fortwo cabrio is more than adequate: 

the cabin feels extremely roomy with the 

long dashboard adding to the feeling of 

space, and your new purchases or a spot of 

food shopping will fit in the back without a 

problem. 

In terms of equipment, the smart fortwo 

cabrio comes with Bluetooth, Aux and 

USB connections; multifunction steering 

wheel; climate control; 15in Alloys; electric 

windows; and LED daytime running lights 

as standard, so the need for extras is limited 

in my opinion - apart from the 7.0in media 

system. 

So why a smart fortwo cabrio? For me it’s 

the level of personalisation that is possible. 

You can make the car into your own little 

creation, giving it its own personality. 

Finally, on top of all this, it’s extremely easy 

to park which always goes down well with 

the lady drivers out there! 

smart of Cambridge 

Barnwell Road 

Cambridge 

CB5 8SH 

www.yoursmartcar.co.uk 

The smart fortwo cabrio 

0-62mph (s) - 14.9 




Motoring 

Watch this 

f-pace 

Jaguar fans listen up! 


Things have just got a little heated in the 

world of SUVs, thanks to the new Jaguar 

F-PACE, which is described by Jaguar as 

having ‘DNA of a sports car’. Inspired by the 

F-TYPE, this model has reinvented energy, 

strength and purity. It combines exhilaration 

with efficiency to offer you to drive of your 

life. State-of-the-art technology isn’t the 

only thing it’s mastered. It also promises 

extremely agile handling, sensational 

design both inside and out, impressive 

boot space and all-round practicality. The 

sheer power of it’s engine combined with 

Jaguar’s lightweight aluminium body makes 

for a comfortable yet thrilling drive as well 

as offering outstanding fuel economy. We 

can’t help but feel a little gutted we weren’t 

at the Burj Khalifa in Dubai for the launch 

last month! 

Whether you opt for the rear wheel or 

all-wheel drive, the 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder 

turbocharged engine comes from their 

Ingenium range. If you’ve not already 

heard, Ingenium is Jaguar Land Rover’s new 

breed of engine which has been designed 

for efficiency and effortless performance. 

Ingenium is to thank for the low CO2 

emissions and fuel economy. It’s also 20kg 

lighter than their previous engines. Also say 

hello to Jaguar’s Activity Key. It’s a wearable 

accessory that also operates as a key fob. 

You can now lock your keys inside and 

wear the Activity Key wristband, meaning 

there’s no need to carry their conventional 

key fob. The wristband is lightweight, fully 

waterproof. 

For our local Jaguar fans, you’ll also be 

pleased to hear that Marshall Jaguar and 

Land Rover have announced plans for a 

new £6m state-of-the-art showroom to 

open in Cambridge later this year. Marshall 

Jaguar and Land Rover – currently both 

based in the original Land Rover dealership 

– will now bring both brands under one 

roof permanently as part of the showroom 

redevelopments, showcasing the latest 

Jaguar products alongside Land Rover’s 

range. 

Alan Finnie, Head of Business at Marshall 

Jaguar and Land Rover Cambridge said: 

“We really do have exciting times ahead of 

us with the opening of the new dealership 

later this year. So many incredible Jaguar 

Land Rover products have recently 

launched, including the Jaguar F-Pace and 

Range Rover Evoque Convertible, and 

we can’t wait to have an amazing space to 

display them all. We’re all looking forward to 

not only welcoming our existing customers 

to the state-of-the-art building, but new 

Marshall Cambridge customers, too.” 

Land Rover & Jaguar 

Marshall Motor Group 

699 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, 

CB5 8SQ 

Tel: 01223 377700 

www.marshallweb.co.uk 

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0-60mph (s) - 8.2 


Top speed (mph) - 129

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