Velvet Magazine September 2016

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from the 

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My month 

in pictures 

What a month - literally the best! Primarily because my kids 

aren’t at school, so we get to holiday and go on lots of lovely 

days out. We have taken full advantage of last month’s feature 

‘A-Z of things to do with the kids’, and aim to have everything 

ticked off before the month’s out! Wish my sanity and bank 

balance luck, as kids’ days out are never cheap and I’m not one 

for a warm sandwich... 

On top of looking after the kids, it’s been all systems go at 

Velvet HQ with Fashion Show planning. Over the last four 

years, we have realised that you love the fashion, but also love 

a great girls night out, so this year we are setting the bar even 

higher and aim to have you dancing on your seats. Every year 

we sell out, and telling people we have no tickets left pains me, 

so please please, do book early if you would like to join us on 

Thursday 6th October. 

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Contents 

Food for Thought p64 

Amy Drummond 

“I would suggest drinking at 

least two litres a day to ensure 

your skin is glowing.” 

Inside the House of Snow p86 

Niall Keogh 

“A few simple changes can 

breathe new life into your 

interior really easily.” 

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Editorial Sammi Nice, Pete 

Townshend, Rachel Cracknell, Elyssa 

Fagan, Emily Denton, Emily Thomas, 

Paula Ahlberg, Josh Tait, Ludy Gee 

Design & Layout John Treby, Adam 

Blythe, Rachael Savory, Elliot Littlefield, 

Steve Parr, Eugene Hector, Matt 

Cockerton, James Willcox 

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Special Thanks to Marion Treby 

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Cover image courtesy of Matalan 

Food, Drink & Entertainment 

12. Treat Yourself 

It’s National Cupcake Week! 

13. Coming Soon! 

Bury St Edmunds is soon to 

welcome Bourgee 

21. Eat Seasonably: Game On 

See how our local eateries are 

using duck 

27. What’s On 

Take a look at some local events 

happening this month 

Health, Fashion & Beauty 

44. Say Hello to Poppy 

Meet the Cambridge Satchel 

Company’s latest collection 

53. V is for Velvet 

It’s the material of the season 

54. Reveal Radiance 

With Aveda’s latest skincare range 

57. Post-holiday Beauty 

SK Clinic + Spa tells us what we 

should be doing 

Nest 

70. Grace and Bloom 

Hear about these new monthly 

flower subscriptions 

75. Statement Seating 

See our top picks of standout 

seating 

77. Serious Savings 

Quality branded pieces without 

the hefty price tags 

wedding 

91. Dress to Impress 

A bride’s journey to picking 

‘the one’ 

101. Save the Date 

Local wedding fayres and open 

days 

113. Perfect Palette 

A guide to picking your colour 

scheme 

121. Happy Hens 

Some local hen party inspiration

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

New Tastes, Flavours 

and Culinary Experiences p17 

Independent Newmarket p38 

Bonewhite China Eats p19

Food 

by Georgia Watson 

Our 

KitchenArticle 

The Soil Association are encouraging people to go organic 

for September. Here are five reasons why you should try it: 

1. Nutritional Benefits 

Research published in the British Journal of Nutrition found that there was significant 

nutritional differences in food that had been organically and non-organically farmed. 

2. To Protect Wildlife 

Organic farms have up to 50% more wildlife. 

3. To Reduce Your Exposure To Pesticides 

Over 320 pesticides can be used in non-organic farming and some of these can be 

found in the food. 

4. Higher Standards Of Animal Welfare 

Organic animals are free range, meaning they can be happier and healthier. 

5. It’s Better For The Planet 

If all UK farmland converted to organic, it would be the equivalent of taking one million 

cars off the road. 

Hot & Steamy 

Making steaming stylish, the 

Quitokeeto Large Modern 

Steamer is perfect for those on 

a clean eating kick. Using just 

water and heat, the method is 

simple but creates nutritious, 

vibrant food with the flavours still 

intact. The Quitokeeto steamer 

is a cedar basket with perforated 

terracotta base that absorbs 

excess moisture whilst sitting 

atop a fireproof, ceramic bowl 

that can also be used for making 

soups, stews and roasts. 

Head to www.soilassociation.org to find out how you can get involved. 

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Food 

Congee Bowls 

The most instagramable food of 

the moment, Congee Bowls are 

an Asian dish made from a type 

of rice porridge. Made with plenty 

of water, it is known to be good 

for the digestive system and other 

organs, and is especially ideal 

for the autumn months when 

immune systems are down due to 

cold and flu viruses. You can add 

many ingredients to your Congee 

including berries, veggies, meat 

or fish. Wash 100g of sushi rice, 

add to 500ml of chicken stock and bring to the boil. Cook at a gentle simmer for 25 

minutes, you’ll want the rice to look soupy. Season and add the ingredients of your 

choice – chicken and ginger are great for this time of year. 

Coming soon! 

Bourgee 

Soon to be opening in Cupola 

House in Bury St Edmunds, 

Bourgee is a luxurious dining 

experience serving classics such as 

steak and lobster. With its flagship 

in Southend-on-sea, Bourgee 

describes itself as a luxe lounge open 

for brunch, lunch, afternoon tea and 

dinner. We can’t wait to try it! 

www.bourgeerestaurants.com 

The 19th-25th September is National 

Cupcake Week! That’s a good enough 

excuse for us to treat ourselves; here are 

our favourite local cupcake bakeries and 

artisan creators. 

1. Inessence Cakes, Great Wilbraham, 

Cambridge www.inessencecakes.com 

2. The Little Cupcake Company, 

Grand Arcade, Cambridge 

www.thelittlecupcakecompany.co.uk 

3. Dorringtons, Cross Street, 

Saffron Walden www.dorringtons.com 

Game On 

With game season in full swing, try an 

alternative to chicken for your Sunday 

roast this year. Pheasant or duck are great 

for an early autumn dinner with blackberry 

sauce, fondant potatoes and kale. The Gog 

Magog Farm Shop has an expert team of 

butchers that are always willing to help with 

cooking tips and advice. 

www.thegog.com 


AUTHENTIC 

MEXICAN 

Celebrating 

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Lunchtime Mexican & Traditional Menu 

Tuesday-Saturday 12-2pm 

Mexican Restaurant 

Tuesday-Saturday 6.30-9pm 

Loyalty card available in the restaurant 

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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

Drinks 

Gran Passione Appassimento 

Rosso 2014 Veneto 

£11.99 2 for £20 (£56 for 6 = £9.33) 

Abadia Mercier Spanish 

Red and white pair only £5 

(no further discount) 

Our famous and fabulous ‘one price 

only’ pair. The red dense and slinky, 

the white gold and ripe but bone 

dry. So keenly priced because we 

ship in such huge quantity, these 

seriously both spank the bottom and 

laugh in the face of any supermarket 

competitors. 

Free local, and affordable national 

delivery. Call Cambridge branches to 

order. Quote VELVET to get these deals. 

Greco-Fiano ‘Pipoli’ Bianco, 

Basilicata 

£10.99 - 2 for £20 

From the wild southwest of Italy where wine 

has been made for millennia, this is a fresh, 

modern interpretation of ancient tradition. 

The grapes come from low-yielding old vines 

farmed at 800m altitude on arid volcanic 

Mt Vulture. Bright, pure, intensely mineral/ 

aromatic/floral: the favourite white on our 

wine bar lists. Seems insane that a wine of 

such pedigree and charm costs no more than 

a ‘posh’, wishy-washy Pinot Grigio. 

(Cambridge branches only). 

Huge Amarone-style red made from dried 

grapes. Amarone is a renowned Italian red 

wine royalty (and expensive - £25-£50) but 

this cheeky number is ‘declassified’ as it’s not 

all from the right zone/grape varieties. What 

it lacks in formal classification it more than 

makes up in punchy fruit and lush body. A 

huge favourite of customers and wine journos 

alike and an outrageous bargain. 

Meerlust Red 2013 Stellenbosch 

£12.99 – 2 for £20 

The ‘baby’ wine of a leading Stellenbosch estate 

(founded 1693) whose Grande Vin, Rubicon, 

famed as one of South Africa’s top reds, retails 

at £26. Mostly Cabernet, it’s a classic South 

African interpretation of the Bordeaux formula 

and quite a beast - big, tight-knit, glossy, 

packed with currant fruit, green pepper (lots 

of) and cedar. Impressive class at the price, 

impossible not to like. 

www.cambridgewine.com 

Cambridge Wine Merchants 

Mill Road, Bridge Street, Kings 

Parade and Cherry Hinton 


Food 

New tastes, 

flavours and 

culinary 

experiences 

Following the appointment of highly acclaimed Executive Chef, Dan Grigg, at the 

Chestnut Group, it wasn’t going to be long before he extended his expertise and 

enthusiasm to the group’s well-established restaurant, The Rupert Brooke 

Launched in time for summer, The Rupert Brooke in Grantchester 

has developed a seasonal brasserie-style menu, showcasing 

its staple favourites as well as lighter and healthier options and 

vegetarian dishes. We were excited to try some of the delights on 

the new menu that included everything from macaroni cheese, salt 

beef croquette and stone bass to jelly ‘n’ ice cream. 

We arrived at The Rupert Brooke on a 

“If the bread 

and butter 

alone was 

anything to go 

by, we knew 

we were in for 

a treat!” 

glorious Monday afternoon and were 

seated at a table opposite the pass - 

perfect for us to catch the chefs in 

action and to smell the glorious dishes 

cooking. We were welcomed with fresh, 

warm bread and homemade butter. If 

the bread and butter alone was anything 

to go by, we knew we were in for a 

treat! 

We ordered the foie gras parfait with 

sour cherry, crispy chicken skin and 

pain d’espice as well as the green pea soup with wasabi pea crumb 

and pancetta crisp to start. The attention to detail in both dishes 

was exquisite, and every bite we took just got better and better. The 

colour of the soup was extraordinary, the flavour was delightful and 

the crisp of the pancetta added a lovely texture to the creamy soup. 

For the main course, we ordered the salt baked beetroot risotto. 

The dish was cooked to perfection, with walnut and balsamic jelly 

calming the flavour of the beetroot. When looking back at the 

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Food 

The Rupert Brooke 

2 Broadway, Grantchester 

CB3 9NQ 

Tel: 01223 841875 

www.therupertbrooke.com 

Article by Rachel Cracknell 

menu for dessert, I realised the risotto was gluten free. This was the 

first time I’ve tried a gluten-free dish without realising it in the taste 

- the sign of a great chef! 

We also tasted the 10oz Dingly Dell pork chop with triple-cooked 

chips, confit vine tomato, wild mushroom fricassee, parsley salsa 

and horseradish hollandaise. The combination of the mushrooms, 

tomato and pork was divine and a fantastic, classic dish cooked 

excellently. 

To finish lunch, we couldn’t resist ordering dessert. We were told by 

General Manager, David Harrison, that the dark chocolate brownie 

with roasted white chocolate was a firm favourite at the restaurant, 

so we had to try it. We also opted for the jelly ‘n’ ice cream, excited 

to find how the chefs would transform this classic dessert. 

As expected, the jelly ‘n’ ice cream was a delightful dish. The 

jelly was Prossecco-flavoured and was accompanied with fresh 

strawberries, raspberries and small bites of shortbread. It was a 

refreshing end to the meal, and one I’d definitely have again. The 

brownie was also delicious. 

The rich brownie combined with the chocolate sauce and roasted 

chocolate pieces melted in the mouth. It has to be one of the best 

desserts I’ve tried in a very long time. 

The Chestnut Group is making waves across East Anglia. 

With four (and growing) foodie destinations in its portfolio, it’s 

bringing fantastic new tastes, flavours and experiences to our 

region, and we can’t wait for its next venture, The Northgate, to 

open in Bury St Edmunds. 


Food 

We hear about where the BWC girls have been eating this month 

As autumn arrives, our main foodie excitement is coming from street-food heart throbs, 

Steak and Honour. Their first restaurant is imminently opening on Wheeler Street, and we 

just know it’s going to be the coolest hang-out in town. There’s going to be space to sit in, 

but it will still be just as easy to swing by and grab your favourite burger to-go. 

We hear there are a few exciting menu additions too. Keep your eyes on the blog to see 

the juicy launch! After your burger binge, you might need a virtuous stint at recently 

opened Co. Fifteen in Cherry Hinton. Taking over the Rhode Island space, this is our 

new favourite brunch spot. From tacos to power balls, the menu is healthy, nutritious 

and sustainable. We love its mission to be the first zero-waste 

restaurant in Cambridge. More than just eating in though, it does 

fresh fruit and veg and all the best regional produce and basics in 

re-usable jars. We also have a real soft spot for the water tumblers 

made from up-cycled wine bottles. 

When you go, make sure to try the homemade honey lemonade, 

and keep an eye out for fresh goodness on the counter from local 

talents such as Allotment. 

In fancier news, we were lucky to experience ‘A Taste of 

Alimentum’, the Michelin-starred foodie haven’s seven-course 

tasting menu. This would have been heaven enough without also 

being child-free. They kindly made Alex a pescetarian version, and 

it was divine - visit www.bonewhitechina.com to see and read all 

about it (and then book immediately!). A mention also to them 

for winning The Cambridge News Food and Drink Award for best 

restaurant. 

We’re also delighted to have teamed up with Ely Markets to 

bring some foodie and non-foodie excitement in the run-up to 

Christmas (dare we say it!). We don’t want to give too much away 

yet, but you can expect something to celebrate Ely’s booming 

vegan offering, and something else to bring a bit of frivolity to your 

festive shopping! The farmers’ market, on the 2nd and 4th Saturday 

of the month, is a must visit if you haven’t yet (plus, you get to eat 

your bounty at the foot of the incredible Cathedral - bonus). 

@BoneWhiteChina 

@AlexHiggsBWC @SianBWC 


Food 

Eat Seasonably: 

game on 

We take a look at how some 

local eateries are using duck on 

their menus this month 

Duck is an incredibly rich meat which is packed full of flavour. It also 

has a surprisingly dense nutritional content... Did you know that, as 

well as containing Vitamin B, zinc, selenium, potassium, magnesium 

and iron, it’s also a fantastic source of protein? 

Duck Breast, Crispy 

Duck Leg Bonbons, 

Polenta, Baby Carrots, 

Broccoli Purée and Red 

Wine Sauce 

“We are huge fans of using duck here at 

The Angel, because it’s so versatile and 

complements a lot of other dishes and wines. 

We tend to use it alongside seasonal vegetables, 

or even fruit, and it always seems to sell very 

well for us. We’re proud to use locally sourced 

Gressingham Duck, which has always received 

great feedback from our diners, and emphasises 

our commitment to supporting local produce.” 

Head Chef, Aaron Jackson tell us. 

The Angel Hotel 

3 Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds 

www.theangel.co.uk 

Cured Duck, Endive, Pear 

and Gingerbread 

“We cure our Gressingham Duck in 

star anise, coriander seeds, salt and 

orange zest. This hangs for five days 

to develop flavour. The salty duck is 

complemented beautifully by a sweet, 

endive marmalade, gingerbread, fresh 

pear and bitter leaves,” Sam Sturman, 

Chef de Partie, says. 

The Leaping Hare, Wyken Vineyards 

Wyken Road, Bury St Edmunds 

www.wykenvineyards.co.uk 

Duck Breast, Salt-Baked 

Turnip, Honey Roast 

Squash, Grain Mustard 

Duchess and Jus 

“We change our menu seasonally, 

and, at the moment, we’re using duck 

because it works so well with the other 

seasonal vegetables. Our top tip would 

be to pan fry the duck, to crisp up the 

skin, and then oven roast. 

We think it’s best served pink with 

a red wine jus. Our favourite is 

Carignan, which is our wine of the 

moment!” Craig Galvin-Scott, Head 

Chef and Owner tells us. 

The Willow Tree 

29 High Street, Bourn, Cambridge 

www.thewillowtreebourn.com 


Our 

This month’s recipe courtesy of Waitrose 

Ingredients: 

• Olive oil spray 

• 1 red onion, chopped 

• 50g pack Cooks’ Ingredients 

Green Chillies, seeded and finely 

chopped 

• 400g pack Waitrose 6 Chorizo 

Sausages 

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon 

• 400g can essential Waitrose 

Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed 

• 400g can essential Waitrose 

Chopped Tomatoes 

• 4 Santa Maria Corn & Wheat 

Soft Tortillas 

• 100g natural Greek yogurt or 

reduced-fat soured cream 

• 50g grated Gruyère 

• 4 salad onions, thinly sliced 

Chorizo Chilli Bean Nachos 

1. Spray a large saucepan with olive oil, and cook the onion 

and chilli for 5 minutes until softened. 

Meanwhile, remove the skin from the sausages and crumble 

the meat into the pan. 

For a twist on the classic nacho serving, 

spoon the chilli and all the accompaniments 

into crispy taco shells instead 

Serves 4, prep 10 mins, cook 35 mins 

2. Stir in the cinnamon, cook for 1 minute then add the beans 

and tomatoes. Bring to the boil and simmer gently for 

20-30 minutes. 

3. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200ºC, gas mark 6. Using 

a pair of scissors, cut each tortilla into 8 wedges and place in 

a single layer on a large baking sheet. Spray the tortillas with 

olive oil and bake for 5-8 minutes until crisp and golden. 

4. Divide the chilli between 4 bowls and push in the tortilla 

chips. Top with yogurt or soured cream and a sprinkling of 

grated cheese and salad onions, and serve.

Entertainment 

Happy Birthday 

Elveden 

courtyard 

Renowned producer and 

purveyor of food in East 

Anglia, Elveden Courtyard, 

is celebrating 10 years in the 

business and the team have 

invited you along to celebrate 

Elveden Courtyard 

London Road, Elveden, IP24 3TJ 

Tel: 01842 898068 

www.elvedencourtyard.com 

On Sunday 4th September, the Elveden Courtyard 

will be showcasing many treats and delights for all to 

enjoy for The Courtyard’s 10th birthday celebration. 

The anniversary will start at 10am, why not join them 

for a leisurely breakfast before the music starts at 

midday. The Caverners, a great 60s duo, will be the 

headline act between 12 noon and 2pm. Brothers, 

Harry and Alan, will be performing some of the best 

music from the great Rock ‘n’ Roll era, including hits 

from The Beatles, The Everly Brothers, Simon and 

Garfunkel, The Hollies and Elvis Presley. 

It’s not a party without taking a part of the 

celebrations home with you! The fabulous Courtyard 

Shops and Food Hall will be offering their selection 

of unique products and tastes from across the 

region. There will be plenty of your favourite artisan 

producers of fine food and wines, as well as some 

special birthday treats to taste and shopping offers 

especially selected for the day. There will also be a 

BBQ to enjoy with a glass of fizz. 

Other foodie delights on the day will be the special 

Anniversary Sunday menu in the AA Rosette 

restaurant. Head Chef, Mo Johansen, and Sous Chef, 

Connor Woodger, have prepared the lunch using their 

excellent fresh local produce which will be served in 

the Courtyard Restaurant. 

For those who are not quite ready to say goodbye to 

the summer, the Elveden Courtyard 10th Anniversary 

is a must for all. The event is free to attend, and, if you 

would like to find out more, visit the website or find it 

on Twitter and Facebook. 


Local Events 

What’s On 

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

Animal Fun Day 

Launch Night 

Babyballet ® 

Support Cambridge 

Pink Festival 

Intoxicating electropop, 

celebrating 30 years of 

the charity Dhiverse, from 

Erasure’s Andy Bell and 

support act Shelter. 

3rd September 

Cambridge Corn Exchange, 

Wheeler Street, Cambridge 

CB2 3QB 

20:00 

£26.75 

Newmarket 

Wedding Show 

Be inspired by 130 exhibitors 

over three floors inside, plus 

outdoor displays. With live 

entertainment throughout the 

day, and a restaurant. 

4th September 

Millennium Grandstand, Rowley 

Mile Racecourse, Newmarket, 

CB8 0TF 

11:00 - 16:00 

FREE 

Launch Night 

Celebrate the autumn season 

with dance and spoken word 

from Rowan James, music 

from Hannah Sanders & Ben 

Savage, and stay on for J2’s 

high-octance circus show, 

Bromance. 


Cambridge Junction 1, Clifton 

Way, Cambridge, CB1 7GX 

18:30, Circus Show 20:00 

Launch party FREE, Circus 

Show £12.50, £8 Concessions 

Open Cambridge Walk 

Explore some of Emmanuel, 

King’s, Clare, Selwyn, 

Peterhouse, Pembroke and 

Downing Colleges’ most 

picturesque locations, the 

Memorial Court & University 

Library, and raise money for 

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity. 


Start and finish at Parker’s Piece, 

Cambridge, CB2 1AA 

Adults £20 (£18 adv), up to 4 

children FREE with each adult 

Wentworth Arts & Craft 

Exhibition 

Showcasing local artists’ work, 

this event also has a painting 

competition for children 12+ 

with the theme Dreams. 


Village Hall, St Peter’s Church, 

Church Road, Wentworth, 

CB6 3QE 

10:00 - 16:00 

£1.50 

Animal Fun Day 

Support Wood Green Animals 

Charity, meet a range of 

animals and enjoy fun family 

activities including fantastic 

inflatables, zorbs and a land 

train. 


Kings Bush Farm, London Road, 

Godmanchester, Cambs 

PE29 2NH 

10:00 - 16:00 

Adults £2, Children FREE 

Babyballet ® 

Watch your youngster discover 

the physical and social benefits 

of ballet, song and dance. 

9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th 

September 

The Apex, Charter Square, Bury 

St Edmunds, IP33 3FD 

13:30 (3-4 yrs), 14:15 (18 mths - 

3 yrs), 15:00 (6-18 mths), 16:15 

(4-6 yrs) 

Three week trial £15 

Advance booking recommended 

Milton Country Park 

Autumn Festival 

Celebrate all things local, 

with live music, local food and 

produce, craft and creatives, 

plus a miniature steam train, 

hovercraft rides, animals 

tractors, and much more! 


Milton Country Park, Cambridge 

Road, Milton, CB24 6AZ 

10:30 - 17:00 

Adults £5 (adv), Under 16s 

FREE 


a night of fashion 

locality, and 

fundraising 

thE 

VElVEt a/W 

2016 

shoW 

An event not to be missed... 

as leading retailers showcase their 

Autumn / Winter 2016 collections 

Welcome drink on arrival, Hotel Chocolat sampling, pop up-shops with over 

15 retailers exhibiting, live DJ, giveaways from Escentric Molecules, £1000’s 

of raffle prizes to be won, plus two complimentary Grandstand and Paddock 

Enclosure tickets for the Dubai Future Champions Festival on 7th October 

with each ticket purchase. 

Book online at www.velvetmag.co.uk 

thursday 6 th October 2016 

The granary Barns, woodditton near newmarket 

Doors open 7pm | Tickets £20pp or £15 presale 

(Raising funds for the Newmarket Festival)

Local Events 

Cambridge Food, Garden & Produce Festival 

This month’s 

OUTDOOR 

EVENTS 

Cambridgeshire’s 

Spartan Race 

Food Festival 

For a true challenge, 

choose the middle 

distance course of 12- 

16km with 25+ obstacles. 


Elton Hall, nr 

Peterborough, PE8 6SH 

8:15, Open Waves begin 

Monstersaurus 

Support The Fiver 

Adults £80, Juniors £20 

A Feast of Mugs & Jugs 

From bright and beautiful and 

wonderfully ditzy to classic 

studio pottery, this exhibition 

offers the perfect gift for any 

occasion, to suit the modern or 

the Victorian home. 

Daily, except Mondays, from 


Haddenham Galleries, Craft 

Centre, 20 High Street, 

Haddenham, Ely CB6 3XA 

10:00 - 17:00 weekdays, 

12:00 - 17:00 Sundays 

FREE 

Cambridge Food, 

Garden & Produce 

Festival 

Enjoy a wide range of food 

and food-related products, 

cookery demonstrations, arts 

& crafts. There’s a full schedule 

of children’s classes, with prizes 

for the winners! 

17th & 18th September 

Parker’s Piece, Cambridge 

CB1 1JF 

10:00 - 17:00 

Newmarket Open 

Weekend 

With tours of the Equine 

Hospital, the Jockey Club 

Rooms, The National Stud, 

talks at Tattersalls and Yards 

open, this is the perfect 

opportunity to discover 

Newmarket’s horseracing 

heritage. 

17th & 18th September 

Various locations throughout 

Newmarket 

Events begin at 8:30 on 17th 

Sept, and 9:00 on 18th Sept 

Monstersaurus! 

Treat the kids to this 

monstrously good show full 

of magic and mayhem, and 

see young inventor Monty 

create whacky inventions and 

incredible monsters. 

For ages 3+. 



Way, Cambridge CB1 7GX 

11:30 & 14:30 

Adults £10, Children £6 

Support The Fiver 

Playing on Cambridge Junction 

1’s stage, getting their first 

experience of the music 

industry, are Oscar Corney, 

Staycations, Deep City, 

Saltfen and Ugly. 



Way, Cambridge CB1 7GX 

Doors open 18:45 

£6 

Cambridge Wedding 

Fair 

With inspirational exhibitors 

from Cambridge and beyond, 

two unique catwalk fashion 

shows at 12:00 & 14:30 and 

some of the latest bridal gowns. 


Anstey Hall, Maris Lane, 

Trumpington, Cambridge 

CB2 9LG 

11:00 - 15:30 

FREE 

Mud Sweat & Gears 

Eight races with varying 

geography, technical 

obstacles, elevations and 

trail types catering for all 

riders. Booking is essential 

www.mudsweatgears.co.uk 


Ickworth House Park and 

Gardens, Horringer, Bury 

St Edmunds, IP29 5QE 

9:00 - 16:00 

Normal National Trust 

admission prices apply to 

non-members 

Get Pretty Muddy at 

this Race for Life 

Get down and dirty at 

this 5k muddy obstacle 

course and raise money for 

Cancer Research UK 


Willen Lake, Brickhill Street, 

Milton Keynes, MK15 0DS 

10:00 

Adults (16+ women only) 

£19.99, Children (girls 

13-15) £10 

FREE 


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... 

Captain America: Civil War 

Director: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo 

Stars: Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson 

Release Date: 5th Septmeber 

The title of this latest Marvel Cinematic Studios release is a little 

misleading. Although Cap is the headline character, in truth 

this film focuses on the Avengers team, as divisions within their 

ranks cause the star studded line up to turn against each other. 

Captain America: Winter Soldier directors Joe and Anthony 

Russo return, and their blend of shadowy intrigue and widescreen 

action is a welcome contrast to the off the wall, blockbuster tone 

of Joss Whedon’s Avengers flicks. Civil War may not be able to 

boast a headline villain like Loki, but the chance to see Avengers 

heavyweights like Iron Man and Black Widow going up against each 

other more than makes up for it. And if that isn’t enough, Tom 

Holland’s Spider-Man makes his show stopping MCU debut. 

American Pastoral 

Directors: Ewan McGregor 

Stars: Jennifer Connelly, Dakota Fanning, Uzo Aduba 

Release Date: November 2016 

In a somewhat brave choice for his directorial debut, Ewan 

McGregor tackles an adaptation of Philip Roth’s seminal 1997 

novel. McGregor also stars as Swede Levov, a man tormented 

by his daughter’s (Dakota Fanning) increasingly radical political 

leanings. The novel is a vast deconstruction of the American Dream, 

and McGregor’s adaptation will have to work hard to live up to its 

decades-spanning plot. 

Top Four 

Cinema 

Picks 

CD Review 

Release Date: 


Bastille: 

Wild World 

Bastille will release their 

second LP, Wild World, 

a 14 track album that 

follows their multiplatinum 

2013 debut, 

Bad Blood. Lead single 

Good Grief is soulful and 

anthemic, but lacks a 

little depth and the lyrics 

never progress beyond 

insipid. Frontman Dan 

Smith has promised more 

guitars on their second 

release, but they are still 

somewhat pushed to 

the background, such 

as on the synth-driven 

The Currents. Bastille 

remain a little middle of 

the road, but they will 

not be disappointed by 

the inevitable Coldplay 

comparisons, and fans 

are likely to be similarly 

pleased by an album full of 

catchy anthems. 

Ben Hur 

9th Septmeber 

Captain Fantastic 

9th Septmeber 

Coming to a 

screen near 

you... 

Blair Witch 


Bridget Jones’ Baby 



FESTIVE MENU 

Perfect for your Christmas celebrations 

with family, friends or work colleagues 

3 course lunch menu £24.95 

3 course dinner menu £29.95 

Available Monday to Friday throughout December 2016. 

Booking is advisable. 

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info@tuddenhammill.co.uk | 01638 713552 

High Street, Tuddenham, Nr. Newmarket, Suffolk IP28 6SQ

Entertainment 

the stage 

Four Events 

Coming Up... 

Article by Marion Treby 

Plan your entertainment and read the latest reviews 

Cambridge Arts Theatre, 2nd - 17th Sept. 

Tickets from £18. Tel: 01223 503333. 

www.cambridgeartstheatre.com 

Roar with Laughter 

84 Charing Cross Road 

84 Charing Cross Road tells the true, bittersweet 

but heart-warming story of a Transatlantic friendship 

which develops between outspoken New York writer 

Helene Hanff, (played by Hollywood and Broadway 

legend, Stefanie Powers), and more restrained English 

bookseller Frank Doel (played by celebrated British 

TV and film actor Clive Francis), after Hanff places an 

order by mail. 

From 1949 until Doel’s death in 1969, Hanff and Doel 

continue to correspond, humorously revealing the 

contrast between life in post-war Britain, still affected by 

rationing, and more affluent New York. 

Enjoy a spectacular evening of comedy with three great exponents of stand 

up, Mike Wilmot, Rob Beckett and Rich Wilson. Beckett, ‘Mouth of the 

South’, now well-established, is also a familiar TV figure, who has appeared on 

‘Live at the Apollo’, ‘Mock the Week’ and ‘8 out of 10 Cats’. Inspired by the 

comedians he saw while working as a barman at a club in Greenwich, Wilson 

gave comedy a go himself. He has since become a circuit regular, especially as 

a compere, while Mike Wilmot has appeared at venues all around the world. 

Quy Mill Hotel & Spa, Cambridge 

16th Sept, 19:00. Tickets £25, £50 including VIP pre-show dinner @ 18:00. 

Tel: 01223 293383. www.cambridgequymill.co.uk 

International guitar night with the Lulo 

Reinhardt and Andre Krengel Quartet 

Stunning guitarist Lulo is the great-nephew of the world famous 

gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt, who helped to create an entirely 

new way of playing jazz in the 1930s and 1940s. Lulo, who began 

playing guitar at the tender age of 5, has incorporated Latin 

swing and flamenco into the jazz rhythms of his family’s musical 

heritage, creating a unique mix of styles. One of Germany’s 

leading guitarists, Andre Krengel is truly multi-cultural, combining 

American rock styles with Spanish, Portuguese, Cuban and world 

music. In 2005, he co-founded prize-winning band Sina Nossa 

(“Our Destiny”), a Portuguese fado and world music fusion band. 

The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 21st Sept, 19:30 

Tickets: £17. Tel: 01284 758000. www.theapex.co.uk 

Theatre: Journey’s End 

26th Sept, 19:30 

Mumford Theatre, 

Cambridge 

Music: Josienne Clarke 

and Ben Walker 

14th October, 20:00 

Cambridge Folk Club, 

Cambridge 

Comedy: 

Only Fools and Boycie 

7th October, 19:30 

The Brook, Soham 

Theatre: 

When We Are Married 

4th - 8th October, 

various times, Theatre 

Royal, Bury St Edmunds 


Entertainment 

The V Virgins 

Gemma braves camping at V Festival with Unbeatable Hire 

When my sister called and asked if I wanted to go to V Festival 

this year, I jumped at the chance, as I have never been to a festival 

where you camp before. Its one of those bucket list things that 

needs to be ticked off! I love the outdoors but I’m not a camper 

(as in tent) I like my home comforts and feel that a bed and a 

toilet is not too much to ask. We looked at the V Festival glamping 

options and the choice was very impressive, everything from quirky 

brightly-coloured pods to gypsy caravans. The price however, 

slightly less impressive. The cheapest glamping option was £1290 

rising to a cool £8000 for the three days! 

We didn’t really want to pay those prices on top of our ticket so 

decided to buy a camping pitch for £100 and rent a motorhome 

for £875. The motorhome we selected sleeps 6 and was rented 

from a local company Unbeatable Hire who are based in Bourne. 

We arrived at the Unbeatable Hire depo and before setting off to 

Chelmsford were given a tour of our motorhome and advised on 

how everything works. I quickly baggsied the double bed and my 

sister and friend Martine got cozy in the bunks. 

Unfortunately the weather really was not on our side, we arrived 

to rain and left to rain. There were many times I looked smugly 

out of our motorhome window at the people who had chosen to 

pitch a tent! The convenience didn’t end there; we were protected 

from the porta loos, communal showers and only ever a few feet 

away from a cold drink or hot cup of tea. Oh and I can’t forget to 

mention the constant power supply for our phones. Very important 

considering the amount of selfies and drunken videos taken over 

the course of the three days. 

V Festival, we came, we saw and we conquered! Now time for 

the detox. 

Unbeatable Hire 

Golders Farm, Fox Road, Bourn, 

Cambridge CB23 2TX 

Tel: 0203 7288684 

www.unbeatablehire.com 


The 

Cambridge 

Sugarcraft 

Company 

New Christmas workshops will begin in 

November, contact us for further details. 

Workshop cost: £65 per person 

Where the art of sugar comes to life 

1:1 and small group tuition available 

Or if you would just like to order a cake for any 

occasion please Contact Jools Chalder-Mills on: 

01223 236599 or 07734 842709 

www.cambridgesugarcraftcompany.co.uk

Travel 

Let’s Beat Cambridge 

Congestion 

Bold plans to tackle congestion in 

the city have been developed by 

the Greater Cambridge City Deal 

- and now’s the time for you to 

have your say 

Daily gridlock affects journeys, business and our communities 

and, with a 30% projected growth in population, it is only set to 

get much worse. The City Deal’s plans will reduce general traffic 

at peak times, free up road space and generate income for better 

bus, cycle and walking journeys. 

It will lead to improved air quality and enhanced public spaces, 

maintaining the city as a great place for people to live, explore 

and enjoy. The package of eight measures taken together promote 

sustainable travel as a way to keep our city and local economy 

moving - to bring even more jobs, homes and opportunities to 

the area. 

This wide-ranging plan is likely to affect you and the journeys you 

make for work, school or leisure, which is why we’re asking for 

your feedback on the proposal. 

Your Views Count 

The consultation runs until Monday 10 October. We encourage 

everyone to let us know their views online, have their say at public 

events and exhibitions throughout September and early October, 

or by filling in a survey within a leaflet. Leaflets are available at 

more than 330 community hubs, including local libraries. 

The Proposal: 

• Better bus services and expanded Park & Ride - 

quicker, more reliable journeys and the opportunity for 

new or extended services 

• Better pedestrian and cycling infrastructure 

• Improved public space and air quality 

• Peak-time congestion control points 

• Workplace Parking Levy 

• On street parking controls 

• Smart technology 

• Travel planning 

Workplace Parking Levy funds raised will be reinvested in 

bus services and transport infrastructure to give people 

more travel choices. This could mean extra bus routes, 

more evening buses, additional Park & Ride options and 

new cycle infrastructure across the area in order to make 

sustainable travel the best way to get around. 

Full details of the plans, exhibition dates 

as well as frequently asked questions are 

available online at: 

www.gccitydeal.co.uk/congestion 

City Deal Team 

Shire Hall, Cambridge, 

CB3 0AP 

Tel: 01223 699906 

www.gccitydeal.co.uk 


Retail 

Independent Newmarket 

From shopping to hotels, restaurants, 

listed buildings and of course the 

famous Newmarket Racecourses. 

Newmarket is known as The Home 

of Horseracing and this year they’re 

celebrating an impressive 350 years 

of British racing heritage. Not only 

is the town home to a large expanse 

of horseracing stakeholders, there 

are also an abundance of other 

independent businesses. 

“Newmarket is a fabulous place to 

visit. It is the accepted “Home of 

Horseracing” in the UK and visitors 

can watch the horses working on the 

gallops prior to browsing around the 

bustling town centre, stopping for 

coffee or lunch in one of the many 

cafes or restaurants. The new National 

Horseracing Museum and Heritage 

Centre opens this autumn which is 

a multi-million pound development 

featuring, not only the best sporting 

art in the country, but will also give the 

public a chance to get up close to live 

racehorses and see displays on its new 

four-acre site behind the High Street. 

1. Powters 

Powters famous Newmarket sausage was born in 1881 and today remains as a familyrun 

business, now in their 5th generation. Alongside their wide variety of sausages, this 

independent butchers also supply many other local and regional speciality foods and free 

range meats. “There are many reasons why people still enjoy shopping at independent 

retailers like Powters. For one thing, they appreciate the personal service and advice our 

skilled butchers can give; whether it’s about which cuts are most suitable or how to cook 

them. Not surprising when you consider that we have been butchers and sausage makers 

in the town since the 1880’s! 

Our position as makers of the original Newmarket Sausage, and the authenticity of our 

unique product, is guaranteed by EU and UK Protected Food Name status. It is one of 

only 70 such high quality traditional foods in the whole of the UK, of which only two are 

sausages!” Grant Powter, Owner and Managing Director, tells us. 

Wellington Street, Newmarket. Tel: 01638 662418. www.powters.co.uk 

The ever improving retail offering 

will hopefully mean that visitors will 

make repeated visits to the town. 

In addition, Newmarket now has 

its own Newmarket BID (Business 

Improvement District) which has 

some very ambitious plans to improve 

the town even further. 2016/17 is 

certainly a very exciting time to 

visit Newmarket,” Mark Edmonson, 

Chief Executive at Edmondson Hall 

Solicitors and Board Member at the 

Newmarket BID. 

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Retail 

2. Celiks Mensroom 

With salons also in Cambridge and Bury 

St Edmunds, Celik’s Mensroom are 

modern barbers which pride themselves 

on offering a professional experience 

with expert customer service. They’re 

open 7 days a week and the team are fully 

trained in a variety of specialist services 

from traditional wet shaves, blow dries, 

facial hair waxing, threading and singeing. 

Famed for their five-star treatments, 

a visit to Celik’s Mensroom is an 

unforgettable experience. “Newmarket 

is a great town for us to be operating in. 

We’ve been building a strong customer 

base for several years now and we’ve 

got many familiar faces! I’m lucky to 

have a great team in our shop here in 

Newmarket,” Bulent, owner at Celik’s 

Mensroom told us. 

22 High Street, Newmarket, CB8 8LB 

Tel: 01638 667878 

www.celiksmensroom.com 

3. Martha V 

Martha V is a fashion boutique offering 

high end labels at the top of Newmarket’s 

High Street. Martha stocks a wide range 

of renowned labels such as Taifun, Betty 

Barclay, Betty & Co, Joseph Ribkoff, 

Steilmann, Vera Mont, Le Comte, Tinta 

Style and Estheme. The boutique offers 

both casual and occasion wear and the 

team share an abundance of expert 

knowledge about both the brands and 

current trends. We have traded for 

nearly 8 years in this lovely town and 

the business is going from strength to 

strength with our customer loyalty being 

fantastic. Our customers come in to the 

store for the great experience and know 

they will love every moment,” owner, 

Martha Fraser tells us. 

9-11 High Street, 

Newmarket, CB8 8LX 

Tel: 01638 666320 

www.marthav.co.uk 

4. Nancy’s Teashop 

When it comes to tea and cake here in 

Newmarket, Nancy’s Teashop is like no 

other. Offering everything from breakfast 

to lunch, afternoon tea and light bites, all 

of their delicacies are freshly prepared in 

the tea shop. Not only this, Nancy and 

her team are also available for private 

hire, events and outside catering. “We 

have recently celebrated 3 years as an 

independent business which is great for 

us. I wouldn’t have been able to get this 

far if it wasn’t for the loyal people here in 

Newmarket and the surrounding areas. 

We are going from strength to strength 

with our Afternoon Tea still being out best 

seller - everyone loves it!” Nancy told us. 

18 Old Station Road, Newmarket 

Tel: 01638 667064 

www.nancysteashop.co.uk 


Entertainment 

Written by Elyssa Fagan 

Weekend Winner! 

Get set for foodie festivities at Newmarket Open Weekend 

After adopting a new two-day format 

last year, the 32Red Newmarket Open 

Weekend is back, and set to be bigger and 

better than ever! 

A hit with locals and visitors alike, the Open 

Weekend, taking place on the 17th and 18th 

September, gives the public a chance to visit 

various horseracing establishments, and get 

a glimpse of how history is made. There is a 

whole host of activities and entertainment 

for all the family to enjoy throughout the 

town, bringing the community together. The 

event will raise vital funds for local charities, 

Racing Welfare’s Newmarket Housing 

Project and Newmarket Day Centre. 

Throughout the whole weekend, 

Newmarket Racecourses’ Rowley Mile will 

be open from midday, offering afternoon 

racing as well as an exciting Food and Drink 

Festival that looks to celebrate some of the 

best produce East Anglia has to offer. 

The Food and Drink Festival will play host 

to the ever-popular regional sausage 

competition, where expert judges will try the 

best sausages in the region all vying for the 

top title! 

Adding to this year’s festival will be a new 

area, The G’s Fresh Demonstration Kitchen, 

which will be a foodie haven, offering 

cooking demonstrations by local, highly 

accomplished chefs. There will be eight full 

demonstrations throughout the weekend, 

where some of the region’s top chefs will 

share some of their tricks of the trade; an 

element of the Food and Drink Festival that 

any food lover cannot miss. 

If you’re attending as a family, there will be a 

number of fun activities for all ages including 

racing personality show jumping and a 

Newmarket vs Lambourn football match, 

face painting, bouncy castle, garden games, 

swing boats and a puppet show. Don’t forget 

- children under 18 go free! 

Seven Newmarket trainers, including 

William Haggas, George Margarson, 

Roger Varian and Gay Kelleway, will take 

to the microphone again this year, giving 

commentary on the seven race card on 

Saturday. Each trainer will be hosting a Just 

Giving page so that you can support your 

favourite trainer for the local worthy causes! 

Other activities throughout the weekend 

include, on the Saturday, Warren Hill gallops 

open to the public, so you can see some of 

the best racehorses in the world training. 

This day will also give the public a first-look 

at the much anticipated National Heritage 

Centre for Horseracing and Sporting Art, a 

tour and talk at Europe’s leading Bloodstock 

Auctioneers, Tattersalls and guided tours of 

the historic member’s club, the Jockey Club 

Rooms as well as the National Stud. Other 

attractions around the town include one 

of the most sought after equine veterinary 

practises, Newmarket Equine Hospital, as 

well as one of the best centres of excellence 

for racing industry training, the British 

Racing School, and of course, training yards 

opening their doors to the public. 

Don’t miss this ultimate Newmarket 

event - grab your tickets! 

www.newmarketopenweekend.co.uk 


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

V is for Velvet p53 

Post Holiday Beauty p57 

Liberté Fitness p63

Fashion 

Fashion 

Written by Sammi Nice 

The 

Say 

Hello To 

Poppy 

We love the chic new Poppy 

range from The Cambridge 

Satchel Company. They’ve 

mixed the traditional doctor’s 

bag look with their signature 

push lock closure to create 

a very polished and elegant 

look. They’ve certainly not 

disappointed with the amount 

of different varieties either... 

From the original Poppy 

to the Mini Poppy and the 

Poppy Backpack. We love the 

autumnal and metallic colours. 

The Cambridge Satchel 

Company, 2 St Mary’s Passage, 

Cambridge 

Tel: 01223 352435 

www.cambridgesatchel.com 

4 In-between Season Jackets 

You Need Right Now 

When the weather can’t make its mind up, a lightweight 

jacket is exactly what you need in your wardrobe. 

They’re perfect for layering and are versatile enough for 

you to work around them. 

1. The Duster 

This lightweight duster works effortlessly when 

layered over a summer dress or skirt. Team with 

laced sandals and you’re good to go. 

Raquel Allegra Swing Duster, £479, Anna 

Saffron Walden 

2. The classic trench 

Trench coats will forever be on trend. Invest 

this season with a timeless piece you can 

continue to wear. This one’s a wise choice! 

Freeway Cotton Belted Trench Coat, £160 

French Connection, Cambridge 

3. The longline blazer 

Khaki will remain strong this season and we 

love the maxi length of this Native Youth 

blazer. You’ll be surprised just how versatile this 

one is. 

Native Youth Soft Touch Longline Blazer, £30 

Javelin, Bury St Edmunds 

4. The printed blazer 

Add a touch of print with this stunning 

tie-front blazer. The dark muted florals will see 

you through season after season. 

Floral Printed Blazer, £49.99, Zara, Cambridge 

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Fashion 

Sarah Decent of Modish gives her top 4 trends that will be hitting shoe shops across the land 

1. Toes. Toes are having a bit of what fashionistas like to term a "moment" - you'll 

continue to see pointed toes this autumn on shoes and boots, but you'll also see a 

sub-trend of squared off toes, particularly on biker boots. 

2. Chelsea Boots. Yes we know, not exactly high fashion, but as always oh so useful, so 

definitely worth a mention. This season they're a bit more grungy, with a platform and 

or a bit of a heel rather than the ladylike version we saw so much of last year 

3. Platforms. Elegant wedges have all but disappeared to be replaced by the resurgence 

of the Platforms of all depths and sizes, from barely there to full-on 1970s in your face 

(though as you can see there are still plenty of wedge platforms about too - phew!) 

4. Pewter. This is the main trend you'll see everywhere! Hip Hip Hooray - pewter is 

very much a Modish favourite! Mainly because it incorporates two 

things we love more than anything - a bit of subtle shiny-shiny, 

along with the chameleon-like ability to go with just about any 

colour under the sun. What's not to love! 

3 Green Street, Cambridge. Tel: 01223 354436 

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

www.modishonline.co.uk 

Bags of Bite 

A snakeskin clutch is the perfect 

Stella McCartney 

Falabella Tote, £765, 

Giulio, Cambridge 

accessory this season 

Mini Chain Cross Body 

Bag, £26, Topshop, 

Bury St Edmunds 

Glamorous Envelope 

Clutch in Faux Snakeskin, 

£22, www.asos.com 

Jeans for Genes 

Friday 23rd September 

Did you know that 1 in 25 children are 

born with a genetic disorder? That’s 

more than 30,000 babies a year! Show 

your support for this fantastic charity 

which aims to help children born with 

genetic disorders, by wearing your jeans 

this month! 

www.jeansforgenesday.org 


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Hear what Ludy has to say about the forthcoming 

season’s must-have fashions... 

Fashion 

Chewing the 

FASHION CUD 

Ludy’s blog - www.ludy.co.uk | Instagram - @ludy.co.uk 

Fendi 

Chloé 

Roksanda 

Alessandra 

Rich 

Isabel 

Marant 

Prada 

I promise not to beat around the bush... The fashion world’s 

hippest and boldest fashion brands are shaking up the slick 

fashion elite and recreating the style rules. We are all holding 

our breath and spying with our fashion apps and girly chats to 

unveil what will be landing on the shop floors - thus urging our 

pre-fall shopping spree. Will we abdicate last winter’s luxurious 

sportswear and our most coveted quilted jackets, in favour of 

new textures, styles and colour waves? Or will the fashion police 

grant us yet another year’s wear? Mercy please, the suspense is 

dire… So let me reveal all. 

Essentially, velvet will be hijacking texture, ranging from Isabel 

Marant’s skirts to Céline trousers, playsuits as seen in Zara, and 

more. Now try and picture this fabric opulence in the deepest 

mustard tones and even deeper oxblood shades… Heaven so far, 

hey? Well, this may just set the tone to then boastfully introduce 

a powerful 80s revival, dripping in sleek vinyl, troublemaker 

vibes and a ‘tongue in cheek’ punk revival. March straight to 

your closets and dig out all the 80s one-sleeved disco wonder 

dresses, any touch of glossy vinyl and any remotely delinquent 

attire, and throw them straight into this mix. Part punk will be 

your new jumping board this fall, diving you straight into Bowie 

wide psychedelic heeled boots such as Saint Laurent’s, and 

full leather, ripped tights as seen at Prada. Plus, various chains 

and the oh so coveted studs, which clearly, we still haven’t had 

enough of. Luxury comfort will by all means still be key to the 

winter season... hurray, hurray, hurray! Please make sure your 

sleeves stay extra long and for an extra fashion flair stick to ‘bell 

sleeves’ all the way. 

My tip of the month? Get rid of all your evening coats and stroke 

your quilted jackets - especially your boyfriend’s super-sized 

puffas that can take you from office to disco in just a bounce! 

The military trend will be abounding in the jacket department, 

where reefers are ever so popular, backed mostly by a navalinspired 

theme. A few final ingredients to top next A/W’s 

deliciously stylish collections will include a huge dose of colourful 

leopard prints. Bring on the brocades, keep the ruffles and look 

after your metallics until next spring. 

My favourite fashion accessory so far? The genius extra wide 

embellished guitar straps that bring the true rockstar out of all of 

us fashion rebels. Thank you, Fendi, for the mind-blowing idea, 

whilst I bow to all the other amazing fashion houses that have 

followed suit... Louis Vuitton, in particular, with the neon colours 

throughout their A/W bag collection. 


Elevate the 

Fashion 

Enhance your daily look with 

glasses suited to you 

Looking for new, or your first-ever pair of glasses? Scotts Eyecare 

here in Newmarket have given us this handy guide explaining 

different frames and which ones suit which face shapes! 

Men 

Rounded 

Women 

Men 

Detailed 

Women 

Rodenstock 

Jil Sander 

Mercedes-Benz 

William Morris 

London 

Rounder frames soften angular, square face shapes. 

A thinner frame works best, so look out for these when making 

your choice. 

Detailed upper portioned frames complement triangular face 

shapes; try brow line or cat eye frames with a width slightly wider 

than your jawline showcase a balanced look. 

Men 

Rectangular 

Women 

Men 

Oversized 

Women 

Nike 

Christian Dior 

Rodenstock 

Jil Sander 

Rectangular frames help to sharpen the softer angles of a 

rounder face shape, and you’re best to go for frames with bold, 

angular lines. 

Last but not least, oversized, bold frames work best on someone 

with an oval face shape. Stand out further with colour and texture, 

and create your own unique style. 

Whether you require glasses all day, for driving, reading or sport, Scotts Eyecare can 

provide you with exceptional care and fabulous eyewear, in frames to suit all. 

Scotts Eyecare have a fantastic range, all chosen for their great design and high quality, 

including Dior, Gucci, Jil Sander, Porsche Design, William Morris, Mercedes Benz Style 

and Radley. All frames are fitted with Rodenstock lenses, renowned for their precision and 

quality. Go online, or pop in to take advantage of their exciting 30% off promotion on all 

Dior frames where their experienced staff can advise on the best frames to suit your face 

shape. Psst! They also have 20% off sunglasses which include frames for leisure and sport - 

great if you’re heading away for some winter sun. 

Scotts Eyecare 

1 High Street, Newmarket 

Suffolk, CB8 8LX 

Tel: 01638 662475 

www.scottseyecare.com 


Summer Blues 

Autumn is upon us and so are the 

Dark Indigo Skinny 

Jeans £45, Whistles 

Cambridge 

Fashion 

darker hues in our wardrobes 

Indigo blue dominated the A/W16 catwalks thanks to 

designers such as Temperley London and Antonio Berardi. 

Temperley London 

Embossed Leather Shoes 

£59.99, Zara, Cambridge 

Contrast Panel Duster 

Coat, £72, Topshop 


Helen Moore Faux 

Fur Tippet Scarf 

Midnight, £36.99 

Nicola Sexton 


Cut Off Denim 

T-Shirt, £40, French 

Connection, Cambridge 

Christian Dior 

Inedite, £360 

Scotts Eyecare 

Newmarket 

Manning Cartell Ripple 

Effect Dress, £493 

Giulio, Cambridge 

Large PU 

Backpack 

£34, Topshop 

Cambridge 

Ganni Yoko 

Lace Blouse 

£170, Boudoir 

Femme 

Cambridge 

Kate Spade Ladies Gold Tone Strap Watch 

£159, Ernest Jones, Bury St Edmunds 


Look and feel beautiful at Lucies Hair Boutique. 

Are you an aspiring hairdresser or barber looking to take your skills to the next level? Lucies Hair Boutique is looking for a 

talented and passionate individual to join the friendly, calm and contemporary salon in Newmarket. 

This exciting opportunity is for a chair rental position on a full time basis, where you’ll get the chance to work with leading 

products and some of the best hairdressers in the area. 

If you’ve got a client base, that would be great, but with the salons busy and friendly environment, combined with the very best 

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Fashion 

Mango Velvet Blazer 

£44.99, John Lewis 

Cambridge 

Topshop Unique 

V is for 

Valentino 

Balmain 

Short Velvet Jacket 

£25.99, Zara, Cambridge 

velvet 

Jet Velvet Jumpsuit 

£44, French Connection 

Cambridge 

From trousers and jackets to 

jumpsuits and shoes, it’s everywhere at the 

moment. If you’re not convinced, play it safe 

and stick with black 

Dorothee Schumacher 

Recomposed Floral Top, £365 

Anna Saffron Walden 

Dorothee Schumacher 

Skirt, £365, Anna 


Crushed Velvet Hairband 

£6.99, H&M Bury St Edmunds 

Velveta Skinny 

Jeans, £119, Ted 

Baker, Cambridge 

Stella McCartney 

Velvet Boots, £510 

Giuilo, Cambridge 

DSquared2 Velvet Sandals 

£535, Guilio, Cambridge 

Velvet Rhinestone Brooch Choker 

£12.50, Topshop, Bury St Edmunds 


Beauty 

Article by Sammi Nice 

Notebook 

Beauty 

An Instant Facial 

This month, ESPA have launched a fantastic new 3-in-1 anti-ageing concentrate which 

promises to not only combat short-term signs of ageing, but also targets more longerterm 

effects. We spoke to Leanna Kew, Spa Manager at The Spa at Bedford Lodge 

Hotel to see how she has been getting on with it prior to its launch... 

“I’ve only been using this a few weeks or so but my skin already feels more hydrated. 

It goes on like a smooth lightweight serum, but it also has the wonderful nourishing 

benefits of a facial treatment oil. Recently I’d started to 

notice some fine lines, especially around my nose and 

mouth and already the lines look more 

plump. My skin has much more of a 

glow than normal which is an added 

bonus and it helps me feel like I don’t 

need as much make up which is 

great! The natural fragrance of the 

product is the same as ESPA’s Pro 

Range which is a blend of orange, 

bergamont, jasmine and neroli 

essential oils meaning it works really 

nicely with my Pro Cleanser and 

Pro Moisturiser. The product 

also contains white truffle 

which boosts the skin’s elastin 

production and hyaluronic acid 

meaning skin is instantly lifted. 

Overall, it’s a winner for me!” 

ESPA Tri-Active Advanced 

Instant Facial, £58, available at 

The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel 

Bury Road, Newmarket, 

CB8 7BX 

Tel: 01638 676130 

www.bedfordlodgehotelspa.co.uk 

www.espaskincare.com 

Fight The 

Frustration 

Reviewed by Gemma Treby 

“If you have any of the following... 

dry, frizzy, thick, hard to manage hair, 

this treatment will save you tonnes 

of time. If you need to wash your 

hair daily as you’re a gym bunny like 

me, you will love Goldwell’s Kerasilk 

Treatment. Say goodbye to the daily 

battle with the hair dryer and hello 

to hair that looks and feels amazing. 

The treatment takes just two hours 

and lasts anywhere between 3 and 5 

months.” 

Read the full review online at 

www.velvetmag.co.uk 

The Moore Hair Company 

36A Fore Hill, Ely 

Tel: 01353 669853 

www.themoorehaircompany.co.uk 

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Beauty 

Fake It In A Flash 

If you’re looking for an instant bronzed look then 

FakeBake have the answer. Their 60 minute spray 

tan quite literally transforms your skin tone with this 

specialist formula. 

Emanuel Ungaro 

Vanilla 

22-24 Churchgate Street, 

Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1RG 

Tel: 01284 765622 

www.vanillahairsalon.co.uk 

We spoke to Annabella from Newmarket’s Beauty 

Box by Bella to find out a little more... 

“This bespoke spray tan allows my clients to control 

the depth of colour achieved. Being a mobile beauty 

therapist I see lots of busy babes who don’t have 8 

hours to wait for their spray tan to develop. 

This particular spray tan is perfect for those who love 

their laundry too much to sleep in the guide colour! 

Simply wash off after 1 hour for a light tan, 2 hours for 

a medium tan or 3 hours for a more intense tan.” 

See velvetmag.co.uk for our review 

FakeBake 60 Minute Spray Tan, £25, available from: 

Beauty Box by Bella 

Tel: 07894552307. Email: info@beautybox.uk.com 

Reveal Radiance 

Promote skin renewal and exfoliation 

with Aveda’s fantastic new Tulasara 

range. “Tulasara is the new advanced 

performance skincare range from 

Aveda, harnessing the power of plant 

and flower extracts to bring you 

skincare, rituals and spa treatments 

to promote healthy balance in the 

skin. Our 97% naturally derived 

concentrates use Ayurverdic 

wisdom to promote 

the skin’s ability to heal 

itself, and our totally 

customisable spa facials 

use a holistic approach 

to deliver immediate and 

long term benefits to 

your skin,” Nirvana, from 

Vanilla in Bury St 

Edmunds, told us. 

Going For Gold 

It’s not only the Olympics 

where we went for gold... Take 

inspiration from Christian Dior’s 

metallic gold liner and add a touch 

of glitter. We suggest trying this 

gold pearl liquid liner from MAC 

Cosmetics. It’s easy to apply, 

long-lasting and offers intense 

impact in an instant. 

Limited Edition Star Trek 

Superslick Liquid Eye Liner 

in Pure Show, £17.50, MAC 

Cosmetics, Cambridge 

Stop The Search 

Yep you can finally stop 

the hunt for that perfect 

foundation thanks to 

Guerlain. Say hello to their 

new Natural Perfection 

Foundation. The lightweight 

texture offers flawless, 

buildable coverage which 

is incredibly long-lasting 

and boasts a truly natural 

result. There’s 6 degrees of 

intensity with 3 undertones 

for each (cool, neutral and 

warm), meaning out of the 

18 shades, there’s certainly 

one for you. 

Lingerie de Peau Natural Perfection 

Foundation, £38.50, John Lewis, 

Cambridge 


Beauty 

Post-holiday Beauty 

Sian Thomas, Spa Manager of SK Clinic + Spa, answers 

your post holiday beauty questions 

Pevonia, Australian Bodycare, 

bareMinerals and SBC products are all 

available from SK Clinic + Spa. 

SK Clinic + Spa 

Victory Chapel, 4 Northgate Street, 

Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1HG 

Tel: 01284 748470 

www.skclinic.co.uk 

Q: I have recently returned from 

a long holiday in the sun and my 

skin looks slightly dry and feels 

sore. Is there a treatment you could 

recommend to help? 

A: I would recommend our Water Lily 

Soothing Wrap from Pevonia. It provides 

immediate relief from sun damage and 

is suitable for those with sensitive skin. It 

cools the skin, relieving any sun damage 

with its lovely natural ingredients of water 

lily, green tea and chamomile. 

Water Lily Soothing Wrap, 1 hour 

treatment, £60. 

Q: Having spent most of my time on 

holiday outdoors, and having an 

active lifestyle, I have noticed the 

current skincare products I use, 

are not as hydrating. What skincare 

products would you recommend? 

A: Australian Bodycare is a range I 

love. Perfect for the summer months, 

it contains tea tree oil which is a natural 

antiseptic, helping to cool, soothe, hydrate 

and heal the skin. Great for sunburn and 

a multitude of other skin ailments, it also 

helps to strengthen skin, protecting it from 

the outdoor environment. 

Q: Is it important to have a 

foundation containing SPF? 

A: Absolutely! Wearing a foundation 

that contains SPF is really important, 

and this should be worn all year round, 

especially during the summer months. We 

forget that our faces are constantly being 

exposed to the sun and it is important to 

protect such delicate skin to avoid sun 

damage including pigmentation, ageing 

and sun spots. Using products such as 

bareMinerals can help prevent this, as they 

contain SPF. 

Q: I’ve recently been sunburnt and my 

skin is starting to peel; is it okay to 

use a scrub to help remove the dead 

skin? 

A: Firstly, step away from the scrub. It is 

important that you do not peel the skin off 

as it is in a very fragile state, and although 

you feel like you might be helping the 

situation, you’re causing more damage. It is 

important to let your skin heal. You can aid 

recovery by using a rich moisturiser to help 

soothe and protect your skin whilst it is 

healing. One I would recommend is SBC’s 

Aloe Vera Body Butter. 


Facial aesthetics injections, hyaluronic 

acid injections, PRP treatment and 

plastic surgery doctor consultations 

available at our salon 

Platelet Rich Plasma Skin 

Rejuvenation Therapy (PRP) 

Vampire Facelift 

‘Skin Rejuvenation using your own plasma’ PRP has been used 

in many medical specialties over 30 years. These include 

cardiac surgery, wounds care, sports medicine, neurosurgery, 

general surgery, orthopaedics, dentistry and cosmetics. The 

end result is an appearance that looks significantly younger or 

quicker healing of wounds and scars. Platelet rich plasma 

(PRP) is obtained from your blood; this contains platelets which 

work in the body to repair damage by clogging up cuts and 

tears. Platelets also have growth factors on the surface which 

stimulate collagen production when injected into the skin 

Skin Rejuvenation 

PRP is injected into the skin to stimulate new collagen 

production and to re-energise your cells into rejuvenating 

themselves. It can be used as an anti-ageing treatment. It can 

be combined with Derma- roller or mixed with Dermal fillers, 

vitamins and anti-oxidants for a more superior result. 

The masterful hands of Dr.Tautrimas Astraukas 

has over 30 years experience in the filed of plastic 

and reconstructive surgery. 

The Little Beauty Box, 16 Crown Walk, Newmarket CB8 8NG 

T: 01638 428980 M: 07550 000 065

Beauty 

Busting 

the Myths of 

semi-permanent 

makeup 

The Little Beauty Box 

16 Crown Walk 

Newmarket, CB8 8NG 

Tel: 01638 428980 

www.thelittlebeautybox.co.uk 

“It’s really expensive!” 

It depends how you look at it. Yes, 

semi-permanent eyebrows are more 

expensive than a brow pencil and 

wax, but semi-permanent eyebrows 

last anywhere between 2 to 5 years. 

Add up how many salon brow shapes 

you would have in that time, and 

compare the cost to the initial cost 

of your semi-permanent brows, and 

things start to look a little more rosy. 

“It hurts!” 

No, we use anaesthetics for the area 

we work on, so pain is minimal. 

“You’re left with 

unsightly scabs for 

weeks after treatment” 

This does happen and the amount of 

scabbing depends on the individual; 

we have creams to prevent it, but if 

any scabbing does occur, it normally 

heals with one week. 

“It fades quickly” 

You can have your lip line, brows or 

eyeliner on for 2 to 5 years. I would 

say that is quite impressive. Just 

imagine never having to re-apply 

your lip liner or worry that your 

eyeliner has smudged! 

“It looks fake and 

unnatural” 

We don’t have a one size fits all 

policy. When it comes to brows, 

we look at your natural shape and 

ascertain what look you wish to 

achieve before the treatment. The 

same goes for the lips or eyeliner; 

many different looks are achievable. 

here to stay 

We speak to Jurgita, owner of The Little Beauty Box, about 

the increasing popularity of semi-permanent make-up 

The Little Beauty Box in Newmarket has become a mecca for the latest advancements and 

technology that the beauty industry has to offer, from 3D laser lipo to biosurface peels, 

and, most recently, the introduction of semi-permanent make-up. “We use Purebeau 

Permanent Cosmetics and our technician has nearly 10 years’ experience in the permanent 

make-up industry. Her work takes her to London and also overseas, so we are very lucky to 

have such expertise in Newmarket,” says Jurgita. 


Hot list 

Healthy 

Health 


Sleep Welle 

Do you have trouble sleeping or suffer 

with anxiety or stress? We suggest 

you try The Super Elixir Sleep Welle 

Fortified Calming Tea. It’s a natural 

blend of herbs which are very effective 

at aiding a good night’s sleep. It’s 

best infused for 2-10 minutes in hot 

water with a dash of honey. Still need 

a little help? Try a few spritz of The 

Sleep Welle Calming Mist on your 

pillow. The Australian essential oils 

– lavender, vetiver and chamomile - 

help reduce tension as well as anxiety! 

Get yours from www.welleco.co.uk 

Colour Dash 

East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices 

(EACH) Colour Dash is back this month 

and will be taking place on Sunday 11th 

September at Nowton Park in Bury St 

Edmunds. It’s a fantastic, and extremely 

colourful, event where participants race 

the 5km course. 

For more information, and to book 

your place, visit www.each.org.uk/ 

colour-dashes or call the EACH Suffolk 

Fundraising Team on 01473 276196 

Clip ‘n’ climb 

Looking for something a little different 

to keep the kids active? How about 

this unique climbing experience in 

Cambridge. It’s suitable for anyone over 

the age of 4, and they even offer funpacked 

birthday packages. 

Unit 34, Clifton Road Industrial Estate, 

Clifton Road, Cambridge, CB1 7EB 

Tel: 01223 941 700 

www.clipnclimbcambridge.co.uk 

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Health 

3 Alternatives 

to Coconut Oil 

Whilst coconut oil is all we are 

hearing about, we’ve rounded up a 

few alternatives with some other 

fantastic health benefits… 

1. Alfa One 100% 

Pure Rice Bran Oil, £2 

Suffer with high cholesterol? Then 

this one could be your answer. 

Rice bran oil is high in phytosterols 

which are known for improving 

cholesterol levels. It’s got a light 

and fairly neutral flavour and is 

good for both roasting and frying. 

2. Good Oil Hemp Oil, £6 

It’s fresh and nutty flavour makes 

it an excellent ingredient for 

salad dressings or to roast with. 

Just one tablespoon of the stuff 

means you’ve pretty much hit 

your recommended daily dose of 

Omega 3 too! 

3. Hillfarm Extra Virgin Cold 

Pressed Rapeseed Oil, £4.25 

Offering a more earthy and slightly 

peppery taste, rapeseed oil is also 

good for roasting as well as baking 

and frying. It has half the amount 

of saturated fat as normal olive oil 

and is also a rich source of 

Vitamin E. 

All available from Waitrose. 

Paula Ahlberg talks to us this month about back pain... 

“You are only as young as 

your spine is flexible” 

At some time most of us are likely to 

experience back pain at some level. Yoga, 

Tai Chi, Qigong and Pilates slow down the 

process of the body’s natural degeneration 

by increasing muscle and tendon circulation, 

as well as maintaining elasticity to the spine. 

They also remove tension from our mind and 

body, strengthen our muscles, reduce excess 

weight, and correct our posture. 

Yoga can be practised at any age and its 

effects go way deeper than purely the 

physical. It encourages mobility and freedom 

to the joints and moves the spine in all 

directions. Pilates Reformer provides a fine 

tuned system of training with the chief 

focus being on core strength and stability. 

Ask any physical therapist about their 

recommendations for preventing and avoiding 

back pain and they all recommend keeping 

mobile and building a stronger core. Look at 

the athletes at the Olympics - most of them 

practise some level of Yoga and Pilates for 

strength and mobility. 

Find out more www.stnicholashospice.org.uk 

Wellbeing Warehouse 

147 All Saints Road, Newmarket 

Tel: 01638 660065 

www.wellbeing-warehouse.com 

Girls Night Out 

Join thousands of other ladies walking through the 

streets of Bury St Edmunds in their pyjamas this 

month to raise funds for the extremely worthwhile 

St Nicholas Hospice Care. 

It’s their biggest fundraising event of the year and 

over 1,800 ladies took part last year! 

Saturday 10th September, 6:30pm. 

The Abbey, Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds 


SEPTEMBER 

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Health 

stay motivated with 

Liberté Fitness 

We catch up with the team 

at Liberté Fitness to discover 

their top tips for keeping 

motivated during the winter 

months 

We don’t like to mention it, but the cold winter mornings and long 

dark evenings are soon to be upon us. For some people, this time 

of year means cosy nights in front of a roaring fire, but for fitness 

fanatics and those looking to keep in shape during the colder 

months, it can be a difficult time for motivation. We spoke to the 

guys from Liberté Fitness about how they keep motivated. 

1. Challenge yourself 

Finding a race, sports match or fitness competition to compete in 

during the winter months or at the beginning of spring will help to 

keep you motivated. At Liberté we often sign up as a team so we’re 

even more accountable and have to stay focused. 

2. Don’t let people down 

One of the best ways to keep on track during the winter is finding 

someone to exercise with. If you plan your exercise sessions with 

friends, you can’t afford to let them down. At Liberté Fitness, we 

always exercise in groups which makes it way more fun. In fact, it’s 

often more fun than torture! Once you’ve signed up for a session, 

you will not want to let your fellow Libertarians down! 

3. Embrace the winter 

You may dread the thought of working out in the cold and amongst 

the elements, but you’re actually more likely to work harder in 

the winter to battle the cold and complete the session as soon as 

possible! If you’ve been stuck in an office all day, one of our classes 

is the perfect way to get a bit of fresh air and ensure you get a good 

night’s sleep. 

4. Enjoy the reward 

If you do brave the rain, the wind and even the snow, then you’ve 

thoroughly deserved a treat! On a Saturday morning (post-training 

of course!) we often enjoy a social brunch together. It’s a nice little 

reward after working our hardest and really pushing ourselves to the 

limit. 

If you want to stay motivated and keep in shape this winter, 

check out some of the sessions with Liberté Fitness at Nowton 

Park, Bury St Edmunds. Book your FREE trial session at 

www.libertefitness.com to see what all of the fuss is about! 

Liberté Fitness 

Nowton Park, Bury Road, 

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP29 5BD 

Tel: 07788 410769 

Email: alison@libertefitness.com 


Health 

Food For Thought 

This month, Adam Prescott of Revolution Fitness Academy, 

sheds some light on nutrition to find out where many of us are often going wrong 

Obesity numbers and chronic illnesses are 

higher than ever before, yet gym and diet 

group subscriptions are at an all time high. 

But why is our nations health on the down 

if our movement levels are on the up? 

Last month in Velvet I introduced 

Revolution Fitness Academy and briefly 

touched upon an argument that has been 

simmering around in the background of 

the health industry for years, 'how much 

fat, protein and carbohydrate should we be 

eating?’ The article pointed out that maybe 

we have been looking in the wrong place 

for sustained health. 

So why are chronic illness and obesity 

numbers on the up if we are all trying 

to move more and eat well? What can 

we actually do to start improving our 

health? I believe it’s down to a mixture 

of misinformation, culture, body 

image pressure and then desperation. 

Perspective is also key so bear with me as I 

go back in time to explain more... 

...In the 1960s a very influential scientist 

by the name of Ancle Keys delivered his 

‘Seven Countries’ study to the American 

Heart Association and Government. It was 

a very loosely executed study, with Keys 

setting out to prove his, soon to be known, 

'lipid hypothesis' explaining that 'saturated 

fat raises cholesterol and increases your 

risk of heart disease’. There were so many 

holes in this study that didn’t come to 

light until we hit the 1980s, but by then it 

was too late as the theory was already in 

the public eye. To be fair, it makes sense 

that the fat in your food adds to the fat in 

your body - it’s not something you would 

disagree with if you had never looked into 

it yourself. 

This gave birth to the low fat era of our 

civilisation. Food industries jumped right 

on board, removing the fat out of foods. 

The trouble with removing fat is that it 

then tastes like cardboard, but don’t worry 

as they had all sorts of cheap sugars to 

throw in there as a replacement. Our 

shelves became littered with the new 

low fat ‘health’ products packed full of 

taste bud tingling toxins. To add to that, 

we saw the introduction of the original 

Government promoted food plate 

to help guide us on what to eat each 

day, and within that food plate, was a 

recommendation of 6-11 servings of rice, 

pasta, bread and cereals per day and 2-3 

servings of dairy and margarine were given 

the ‘a-ok'. Wow! 

No wonder we all started piling the pounds 

on with sugar in everything that’s a ‘health 

food’ (not that I would class these items 

as food). 

“Focus on 

running around 

with your loved 

ones, waking 

up feeling fresh 

and enjoying 

your health” 

Anyway, 

I’m almost 

getting to 

my point... 

Whilst all 

this was in 

progress, 

we also 

witnessed 

the rise of 

Jane Fonda 

and lycra, whilst seeing gym memberships 

rocket. Why would this be of importance? 

As much as you would think it’s great to 

see people becoming more active (which 

it is), what it was also doing was gradually 

pushing a certain body image onto the 

public, particularly for women. When you 

push specific body images onto people 

who are eating in a way that piles on the 

pounds you get confusion, insecurity, 

self-doubt and low confidence… sound 

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Health 

Instagram @revolutionfitnessacademy 

Revolution Fitness Academy 

Unit One Gym, Kempson Way 

Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7AR 

Tel: 01284 625155 

www.rev-fitness.co.uk 

familiar? Add to that the side effects of 

being overweight: fatigued, demotivation 

and signs of metabolic syndrome. 

That was a very brief overview, I haven’t 

even gone into modern diet issues and 

schemes, but it leads to the same issues. 

We have generations of people who believe 

they are eating the right food to lose 

weight, on top of the increasing pressures 

of having to look a certain way. This leads 

to the final piece of the puzzle; feeling lost 

and sometimes desperate. 

As the efforts to lose weight increase, the 

pounds, either infuriatingly continue to 

rise, or drop down to then soar straight 

back up again. We feel increasingly 

confused and strive to regain some form 

of body confidence. This causes one of 

the biggest self-sabotaging issues I come 

across everyday in my career. Everybody's 

focus is on the big ‘R’ - no, not Revolution 

Fitness - Results. With the ever-lowering 

confidence and misguided advertisement 

from the fitness industry, many people 

are utterly focussed on the speed in which 

they can achieve ‘results’. When the results 

come a little slower, not at all, or we meet 

a bump in the road that causes us to feel 

like we have failed and are back to ‘square 

one’, it becomes a downward spiral. 

Sound familiar? We need to reprogram 

ourselves. At Revolution Fitness Academy, 

we focus on health and we invite you to 

do the same. When focusing on health 

where you are guaranteed to see results 

at some point (as long as the information 

on your nutrition is correct - something I’ll 

be talking about next month!). Focus on 

preventing diabetes, heart attack, strokes, 

Alzheimer's. Focus on running around with 

your loved ones, waking up feeling fresh 

and enjoying your health. So what if you 

only lose two pounds a month and don’t 

look like 'Mr or Mrs World’, because in a 

year’s time you’ll be 24 pounds down and 

it will have been effortless. Not to mention 

the boost in your energy levels and 

confidence. After years of misinformation 

of biblical proportion, combined with 

social pressure and cultural development, 

I find more and more people feeling lost, 

frustrated and with no self confidence. It 

needs to change now. 

Next month, I’ll go into more depth about 

what we can do to improve our health and 

what we can do to feel great. 

Here’s what I want 

you to do until next 

month’s issue: 

Throw out the scales that are 

probably lurking around your 

bathroom. 

Any negative thoughts you have 

about yourself, I want you to turn 

into a positive e.g. “I love my body 

because it gave me my beautiful 

children.” 

Exercise can be hard but enjoy 

moving your body and think of the 

challenge you’re setting yourself. 

Compliment two people everyday. 

Challenge yourself to make a new 

home-cooked dish at least once or 

twice a week. 


Health 

Fitness Pro’s Food Diary 

This month, we caught up with Charlie Wall, from Cambridge 

Bootcamps, about what a typical week’s food for her looks like... 

Mon tue wed thu fri 

Breakfast 

Hot water with lemon, 

scrambled eggs with 

olives, mushrooms, kale 

and avocado. 

pre-training 

Coffee 

lunch 

Prawn salad with 

roasted veg 

Dinner 

Curried lentil patties 

with mint yoghurt 

Breakfast 


baked eggs in avocado 

and greens 

pre-training 

Coffee 

Late afternoon 

Pan-fried mackerel with 

melon salsa 

Dinner 

Almond and paprika 

crusted chicken with 

spicy ketchup and 

plenty of greens 

Breakfast 


homemade buckwheat 

and ginger granola with 

almond milk 

pre-training 

Coffee 

Lunch 

Apricot and chickpeas 

with lemon mint quinoa 

Dinner 

Pesto turkey burgers 

with mixed green salad 

Breakfast 

Hot water with 

lemon, tamari parsley 

scrambled eggs on 

homemade superfood 

bread. 

pre-training 

Coffee 

Lunch 

Pea soup 

Dinner 

Thai prawn courgette 

noodles 

Breakfast 


overnight oats with 

coconut, almond and 

cacao. 

pre-training 

Coffee 

Lunch 

Greek salad 

Dinner 

Pan-friend sea bass with 

citrus-dressed broccoli 

Cambridge Bootcamps 

Tel: 07545 284928 

www.cambridgebootcamps.com 

I am training to be a Nutritional Therapist at the moment, so I am finding that my knowledge 

and love for nutrition is growing weekly. I tend to stick to the following rules for myself and 

my clients: 

• I drink at least two litres of water every day. 

• If my clients have any sugar cravings I recommend having a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar 

with water in the morning and before meals. This really does work and can also help if people 

have reflux. 

• I try to eat as much oily fish as possible and also take fish oil supplements. The benefits are 

huge to everybody. 

• I cook everything myself and use coconut oil for cooking with, as well as a body moisturiser! 

• I make a plan for the week so that I know where I am and who I’m cooking for. 

• I buy all of my meat and veg from my local farm shop. 


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The 

Velvet’s monthly property and interiors exclusive 

contents 

Getting To Know Niall Keogh 

We talk to the interior 

designer about future trends 

Serious Savings 

Take a look at our top picks 

from Direct Furniture 

Paint The Town Red 

Opt for bold red tones to 

warm up your home

Home 

Your 

Written by Emily Denton 

HubVelvet brings you 

the latest home and 

interior trends 

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall 

Mirrors are not only a really easy way to decorate your living space, they’re 

also great at making your space appear bigger 

Statement mirrors will stand out in any room and if you are 

looking for something to fill wall space, a mirror is the perfect 

option. Mirrors are also great for maximising light and creating 

depth to your living area, not to mention the illuminating and 

brightening effect. 

From giant rectangle and obscure mirrors to smaller, more 

detailed circles, there is a mirror to suit every room and it will 

always be a talking point in the home. 

1. Vouvant Mirror 

£195, OKA, 


2. Willis & Gambier 

Camille Wall Mirror, £250 

John Lewis, Cambridge 

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3. Architectural Round Window 

Mirror, £150, Catesbys, Cambridge

Home 

Statement Sparkle 

With the nights starting to draw in, now is 

the perfect time to talk about lighting in your 

home. Lighting is a key design element of 

any home, and similarly to fashion, lighting 

trends are continually changing. Lights 

create a cosy atmosphere during the cooler 

autumn evenings, so it is important that you 

have the best quality in your home, as well as 

being on trend. 

Pendant lighting is a big trend for this 

season; forget the old fitted lighting, we are 

talking about new quirky lighting options. 

Coming in all shapes and sizes, pendant 

lighting adds a great feature, especially in the 

kitchen. Pendant lighting provides glamour 

and interest to the plainest of rooms. From a 

stringy wire to a big bowl, there are so many 

unique and fresh designs. 

1. Bell Wire Pendant In Putty, £44.99, Glasswells, Bury St Edmunds 

2. Byron, £125, Neptune, Bury St Edmunds 

3. Tokyo Large Pendant, £69, Marks and Spencer, Cambridge 

4. Flori Glass Pendant, Silver by Rowen & Wren, £86, www.notonthehighstreet.com 

Grace and Bloom 

Imagine receiving beautiful flowers 

through your door each month 

to brighten and breathe life into 

your home? Thanks to Grace and 

Bloom’s fantastic new monthly 

flower subscriptions you can! 

From one off Blooms Boxes to 

something more frequent, find out 

more on their website. 

Grey’s The Way 

If you are looking for a change 

in your interior this autumn, why 

not try changing your flooring and 

incorporate a little colour. Grey, 

for example, gives the perfect 

less-is-more aesthetic to your 

home. People have gone wild for 

it on Pinterest and it is not hard 

to see why. Grey is a wise choice 

as it complements every other 

colour. If you have a dark and small 

room, a light grey floor can help to 

make the space feel light and airy 

or adding a rug can give a warmer 

feel. 

Visit P&B Flooring, Newmarket to 

explore some of their options. 

Tel: 01638 663736 

www.pandbflooring.co.uk 

www.graceandbloom.co.uk 


Interiors 

Niall Keogh Interior Design 

Tel: 01638 750687 

www.niall-keogh-interiors.co.uk 

Getting to know: 

Colefax and Fowler 

We talk to interior designer, Niall Keogh, about future 

trends, top tips and where he finds his inspiration 

How did you get into interior design? 

After graduating, I was lucky enough to 

secure my first job with Wilman Interiors 

design studio. I worked on developing new 

textile and wallcovering collections aimed 

at the domestic and contract markets. 

This is what really started my passion for 

interior design. 

What current interior trends have 

been big so far this year? 

There has been a big push on metallic 

prints and effects, especially in 

wallcoverings. Most suppliers have also 

launched a lot of geometric patterns and 

these have been used as a basis from which 

to create a contemporary interior scheme. 

What do you predict is going to be 

prominent this autumn/winter? 

I think birds will still be big for autumn/ 

winter, continuing through to spring next 

year. Paisley is also on the horizon again. 

Aside from seasonal trends, what 

rules or styles do you follow? 

I always work with the client in mind, as 

not everyone is trend driven. Most clients 

want a comfortable room to either relax in 

or entertain, so I produce schemes which 

cater to their likes and try to introduce a 

few ideas that bring something new to the 

finished room. 

Who is your favourite designer 

and why? 

I think Kelly Hoppen is very clever. 

I really like the way she uses colour, 

giving even the simplest scheme a 

very elegant and sophisticated look. 

Kelly Hoppen Couture 

What is your favourite 

homeware brand? 

Homesense are one of the leading retailers you really want to keep, as these are 

I use to find new and interesting pieces usually the most costly items to replace. 

when finishing a scheme. 

Know your style as this will eventually 

Where do you get your inspiration influence how you want the finished room 

from? 

to look and the atmosphere you want to 

Inspiration can come from anywhere as create. 

I always keep an eye open when visiting What has been your most interesting 

trade shows, shops, hotels, and even 

project to date? 

whilst I’m on holiday. I never really stop I worked to create a very ‘English Country 

looking around me, as it’s amazing how House’ look to a very large property in 

you can introduce ideas you see to bring need of a little TLC. Using Colefax & 

imagination to a new scheme. 

Fowler as one of the main design houses, 

Do you change the interior in your I achieved a period look which echoed the 

own home frequently? 

property’s history. 

I’m always wanting to update rooms with What is your favourite room in the 

new colours, textiles, bedding or cushions. home to design, and why? 

A few simple changes can breathe new life I always enjoy working to create a focal 

into your interior really easily. 

point in the living room. Most clients love 

What is your best piece of advice for to invite people into a newly refurbished 

someone looking to begin a new entertaining space and the living room 

project? 

normally sets the standard for the rest of 

Always keep in mind pieces of furniture the property. 


Home 

Stockholm High-back 

Armchair in Mosta 

Green, £295, IKEA 

Button Cotton Tub Chair, £395, 

Oliver Bonas, Cambridge 

Bardo Accent Chair 

£499, Glasswells 


Kerava Armchair 

£249, Marks & 

Spencer, Cambridge 

Marle in Retro Sky 

£195, Angela Reed 


Moon Chair, £595, Oliver 

Bonas, Cambridge 

STATEMENT 

SEATING 

Statement seating is a great way of 

making your interior a little more unique. 

Take a seat and look at our top picks… 

Sheraton Armchair 

£599, John Lewis 

Cambridge 

Staveley Loveseat, from £799.20 

Marks & Spencer, Cambridge 

Lista Designer Chair, £479.99 

Glasswells, Bury St Edmunds 


Serious Savings 

See some of our top picks from Bury St Edmunds’ furniture outlet, Direct Furniture 

Interiors 

What better way to appreciate the serious savings Direct Furniture have 

to offer than by designing an entire room out of their pieces. If you weren’t 

already aware, most of their stock is in fact current season from wellknown 

brands such as Loaf, Swoon, John Lewis and West Elm, and has 

only been discounted due to it being ex-display, or perhaps because the 

packaging was slightly damaged in transit. There are of course a few other 

reasons that their quality pieces have landed in their warehouse, but nine 

times out of 10, you really have just bagged a bargain! We have gathered a 

few key pieces which would work well for a neutral base in your lounge... a 

muted scheme like this enables you to add any colour of your choice. 

Loafian Coffee Table 

RRP: £245 

Direct Furniture: £145 

Large Happy Sofa 

RRP: £1,795 


Little Loafian Coffee Table 

RRP: £215 


Total 

RRP: £4,070 

Direct Furniture: £2,050 

Saving 

£2,020 

Big Boy Lamp 

RRP: £375 


Toot Sweet TV Stand 

RRP: £395 


Walnut Leather Club Chair 

RRP: £1,045 


Besides these core pieces of furniture, there are heaps of homeware 

accessories in store. Direct Furniture’s faux flowers and potted plants 

have been extremely popular, as have these printed wall panels and 

decorative ornaments. 

Friendship Bench £65 

Faux Flowers from 

£2 per flower. Varying 

styles and sizes. 

Printed Wall Panels 

from £45 each 

Faux Potted Plants 

from £10 


Home 

Chartwell Rug, 

£2,845, OKA, Saffron Walden 

Morris & Co Strawberry 

Thief Bedspread, £250 


Red Lounge Pendant 

Light, £76.99, Glasswells 


Roberts Revival Portable Radio 

£169.99, Glasswells, Bury St Edmunds 

Ralph Lauren Spalding 

Stripe Wallpaper, £51, 


Large Astrid Photo 

Frame, Oliver Bonas, 

Cambridge, £18 

Morris & Co Strawberry 

Thief Cushion, £35, 


Rustic Round Candle 

£8, John Lewis, Cambridge 

Cushion Cover with 

Tassels, £12.99, H&M, 


paint the town red 

Milas Mugs, Set of 

Four, £36, OKA, 


Opt for bold red tones to warm up your home as we 

head into cooler months 

Calvin Klein Linear 

Bed Range, from 

£14 House of Fraser 

Royal Doulton Fable Platter 

£15.49, John Lewis, Cambridge 

Red Volcanic Effect Vase, £45.95 

Angela Reed, Saffron Walden 

Set of 3 Berry 

Twigs, £8, Next 



FIFTY YEARS OF FINE SILKS 

© Osborne House, English Heritage 

2016 marks an exciting year for Humphries Weaving in Sudbury as its director, Richard Humphries MBE, celebrates 

5 decades in textiles and takes office as the Upper Bailiff of the Worshipful Company of Weavers. 

Richard J Humphries was first employed as a design apprentice at Warner & Sons Ltd, Braintree in 1966. It was to 

be a life-long career path of textile design and a passion to create the most complex and luxurious fabrics possible. 

Richard purchased what machinery he could and set up his own weaving operation at Ashburton Lodge, Sudbury; 

the same space that the company trades out of today. Work built steadily and Humphries Weaving reputation grew. 

National Trust and Royal commissions soon followed with fabric being woven for the Queen’s Gold State Carriage and 

the Green State Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace for the Queen’s Silver Jubilee. 

Today Humphries Weaving continues as a leading British manufacturer of custom Jacquard fabrics as Richard 

prepares to become the 2016 Upper Bailiff of the Worshipful Company of Weavers, London’s oldest livery established 

in 1130. Today the team has a comprehensive knowledge of fabric manufacture, having created sumptuous modern 

and heritage work that embodies excellent craftsmanship. Working with the deepest respect for its ancient trade, 

Humphries Weaving combines historical knowledge with innovative weaving techniques of today to produce 

impeccable fabrics for Royal Palaces, historic properties and luxury private homes. 

The Humphires Weaving Company Ltd 

Ashburton Lodge, 64 Cornard Road, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2XB 

Telephone +44 (0)1787 466670 Website humphriesweaving.co.uk

edding 

The 

WOur wedding section full of everything a bride-to-be needs to plan her dream day 

contents 

Unveiling All 

We look at the newest brand 

to join the rails at Bride-All 

A Guide to Wedding Venues 

We’ve rounded up a few local 

wedding venues 

Ready, Steady, Cake! 

The latest sugarcraft trends 

to grace wedding cakes 

Lara B 

Couture 

Photo credit: Scott Wood Photography

Weddings 

Your 

Wedding Pinboard 

Finest 

of Them All 

Looking to pop the question? Haven’t 

sourced the ring yet? Whether you’re 

looking for a piece which is ready-made 

or perhaps more of a bespoke service, 

Page Fine Jewellery have it covered. 

They’ve many years of experience in 

selling, designing and even repairing 

jewellery and have an extensive list 

of brands in store. They also rework 

antique and inherited jewellery to make 

things that little bit more special. 

Picking the right one 

“This handmade fishtail style dress 

uses lace motives, trims and scallop 

detailing to create a unique finish which 

is accessorised with a bespoke belt. 

This dress would be best suited to a 

wedding abroad or a more intimate 

garden wedding.” 

Jitka, owner and designer at Jitka Made to Measure 

Jitka Made to Measure 

Old Australia Farm, Wilburton, Ely, CB6 3RN 

www.jitkabridalwear.co.uk 

Thrive Floristry 

Interested in floristry? Are you and the girls wanting 

to try something a little different? How about an 

evening with Thrive Floristry where you can enjoy a 

short demonstration and gain top tips and tricks to 

create your own fabulous masterpieces. 

Page Fine Jewellery 

Newmarket and Ely 

www.page-finejewellery.co.uk 


Tel: 01359 231009 

www.thrivefloristry.com 

Last a Lifetime 

When it comes to remembering your big day, capturing every 

moment is a good start! Debbie Wallwork is a professional 

photographer based in Cambridge and covers all of our 

surrounding counties. She specifically specialises in weddings - 

take a look at her extensive gallery on her website. 

Debbie Wallwork Photography 

Tel: 07968 623249 

www.debbiewallwork.com 


Weddings 

On Trend 

Pinterest: 

style me pretty 

Pinterest: perfect wedding guide 

From colour schemes to the catering, the cake 

and the bridal party’s make up, we’ve rounded 

up some of this year’s top wedding trends... 

Colour Obsessions 

When it comes to fixing a colour scheme, 

there’s so much choice. Earlier this year, 

Pantone announced that Rose Quartz and 

Serenity are the colours of the year. Soft 

pastels, rose and metallic tones are some 

of the biggest colours trending. Metallic 

palettes such as silver, rose, and gold add 

a hint of glitz to your wedding, whether to 

the venue, the dress, the cake or perhaps 

throughout! From gold sequined bridesmaid 

dresses to sparkly dusted cakes, rose gold 

is a surprisingly versatile colour. Calming 

colours such as dusty pastels and romantic 

Victorian colour palettes are also popular at 

the moment, as they offer an elegant and 

inviting feel to any aspect of your wedding. 

Quirky Cuisine 

A more laid back approach to your wedding 

breakfast is becoming increasingly more 

popular. From food trucks to sweet treat 

stalls the formal dining approach appears to 

be slowly dwindling in popularity. If you are 

opting for a sit down dinner your menu will 

take a more relaxed approach as dishes such 

as pie and mash and fish and chips will take 

centre stage. 

Cake Crazes 

Whilst the wedding cake is still a focal 

element for many weddings, we’re certainly 

seeing people moving away from the 

classic tiered fruit cake! From macaroon 

towers to individual cupcake stacks, 

there’s now so much choice. Whilst edible 

handmade flowers will forever be timeless, 

we’ve recently seen real flowers used as 

decoration. Naked cakes are also key this 

year. Forget the delicately iced cake and 

make way for the unfrosted, exposed edges 

of a naked cake. Not only does a naked 

cake give a rustic feel to your wedding and 

expose its delicious filling and flavour, it’s 

also supposed 

to look ‘undone’, 

meaning you 

could even save 

a few pennies and rustle 

one up yourself! Whip up 

a sponge, fill with fresh 

cream and fruit, decorate 

with fresh flowers and 

dust with icing 

sugar... Voilà! If the 

handmade look isn’t 

in keeping with your 

overall look, keep 

with the metallic 

theme and add a 

touch of glitz to your 

cake. 

Bridal Beauty 

‘The bigger the 

better’ has been the 

motto when it comes 

to our brows for quite 

some time now, and it 

doesn’t look like that 

will be changing anytime soon. Keep your 

brows looking naturally full and be sure to 

keep the colour in line with that of your hair. 

When it comes to the overall look, think 

neutral, warm and natural-looking. Keep 

your skin looking dewy with a subtle 

highlighter and generous dusting of 

bronzer. For eyeshadow shades, think 

warm gold and brown hues, and perhaps 

step away from the black liner. 

Lash extensions are often a good 

investment and far more practical than 

strip lashes. Lips should also be a focal 

point. Again, think natural and opt for 

a dark, nude lip. When it comes to your 

hair, the undone look is again the way to 

go. Think boho loose waves, ruffled curls 

and effortless braids. 

Pinterest: DeerPearlFlowers 

Pinterest: Whimsical wonderland weddings 

Pinterest: modwedding 

Pinterest: wedding chicks 

Pinterest: mon cheri bridals 


Weddings 

Following their opening in May, Harriet tells us about her journey so far 

After just four months, Harriet, 27 and from Clare, has successfully established her bridal 

boutique in Bury St Edmunds’ Hatter Street, and we were keen to find out a little more 

about her experience to date, the designers she stocks and where she finds her inspiration. 

So, why the name? 

I get asked this a lot! I had a very clear 

vision of the name and logo for months, 

even years, before I opened the shop. My 

grandparents, Betty and Dennis Snow, 

were married for 62 years, so Snow 

seemed so apt for me - full of love and with 

connotations of white and magic. 

Why Bury St Edmunds? 

I am originally from the Midlands, but I met 

my other half here, after he took me to the 

Abbey Gardens for one of our first dates! I 

instantly fell in love with Bury, and as silly as 

it sounds, it just felt right. After a few years, 

I felt it was the perfect place to open my 

own shop. 

You have a First Class degree from 

London College of Fashion, what 

made you go into bridal? 

I always wanted to go into the bridal 

industry. I made my first bridal gown when 

I was 16 in textiles class for my GCSEs. 

The teacher thought I was crazy doing 

something so complex but that’s what 

I wanted to make, so I did it. I did four 

years at London College of Fashion on 

Costume for Performance. I then worked 

in the costume industry for a few years 

where I worked in television and theatre. I 

moved to Orlando, Florida and worked in 

a children’s theatre and then for the Royal 

Shakespeare. When I returned from the 

USA, four years ago I decided it was time 

to think about transferring into the bridal 

industry and here I am! 

Are you married yourself? 

No I’m not married yet. I think my other 

half is too scared to ask as I will obviously 

want (well, need!) at least five bridal gowns. 

Where do you get your inspiration 

from? 

Bridal shows are all year round. I go 

to Barcelona twice a year to buy from 

Pronovias in January and May. It is always 

a little strange having just started the new 

year and in the second week of January we 

are off to Barcelona to buy dresses for the 

following year! We then have The London 

Bridal Show in March, White Gallery in May 

and Harrogate Bridal Show in September. 

Which designers do you stock and 

why have you chosen them? 

I am very passionate about the designers 

we stock. I don’t stock anything that I don’t 

love myself, I think that’s really important. 

I currently stock Jenny Packham, Suzanne 

Neville, Pronovias, Justin Alexander and 

Watters Wtoo. I try to choose designers 

that complement each other and offer 

something different. We don’t have a huge 

amount of dresses (quality over quantity!) 

which also means the bride doesn’t become 

overwhelmed by the amount of dresses. I 

spend hours making sure each dress brings 

something different to the collection, 

whether that is style, fabric, fit, feel or even 

the price. 

What is your personal favourite style? 

I honestly love them all, and as I mentioned, 

I don’t stock anything unless I love it 

personally. I really love the unusual pieces 

- whether that is a different lace or a 1920s 

cut beaded Jenny Packham dress. We 

have a dress that has just arrived from the 

Pronovias 2017 collection which is a full 

skirt in a Plumeti tulle, which means it’s 

covered in polkadots. The fabric makes it so 

unusual - I love it. 

What do you think makes you stand 

out as a bridal boutique? 

When fitting out the shop, I was very 

particular about the look, as I wanted a 

stylish but quirky feel, that screams luxury 

with the added bonus of a prosecco bar for 

brides to enjoy whilst finding their dream 

dress. I try to make the shopping experience 

as special and memorable as possible as it is 

going to be a once in a lifetime experience 

for them! 

What is your best tip for when a new 

bride comes to see you? 

I always want to get to know the bride so 

I ask the basics; the wedding date, the 

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House Of Snow 

5a Hatter Street 

Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1LZ 

Tel: 01284 488188 

www.houseofsnow.co.uk 


venue, the overall feel of their wedding day. 

I then want to get to know them and their 

partner; I always ask how they met and 

about the proposal. I think getting to know 

the character of the bride helps me suggest 

dresses. My best tip is keep your shopping 

crew small! Only bring the people whose 

opinions you trust most. The bigger the 

group, the more opinions and therefore the 

more confusing it gets! 

What styles suit what shapes? Is this a 

myth? 

Of course there is some truth in this, but 

I don’t believe you should stick to this. 

Always try a wildcard, something that you 

would never have imagined. In the words of 

Vera Wang – “Just go in and try things on… 

things you may even think I would never 

wear that. 

Give yourself the freedom.” I think it is 

more about trying the different shapes and 

finding what suits you. A fishtail may look 

great on your figure but if that’s not your 

character then it isn’t you? 

How early on should a bride sort her 

dress? 

A year is perfect. On average dresses 

take around 5-6 months to be made and 

delivered and then we usually say to allow 

around 3 months for alterations as we offer 

an in-house alteration service. You don’t 

have to worry about where you are going to 

store it and on top of that you don’t have to 

worry about where to take it for alterations, 

it takes all the stress away. Our first House 

of Snow bride to get married, tied the knot 

in August and she bought her dress 5 weeks 

prior to the wedding. On the other hand we 

have brides that have their dress ordered 2 

years prior to the wedding, I think it is down 

to the individual and what is right for you. 


Weddings 

Spotlight on 

brides by solo 

Fabulous Fridays, enviable 

brands and styles and 

sizes for everyone... 

Just a few of the reasons 

you should be booking an 

appointment at 

Brides by Solo ahead of 

your big day 

Brides by Solo pride themselves on selling 

beautifully crafted, designer wedding 

dresses at amazing prices. “We think it’s 

important to have something for everyone 

here in our boutique and we really see the 

value in offering expert knowledge, opinion 

and exceptional customer service.” Odette 

tells us. Next month, Brides by Solo are 

celebrating their 34th anniversary and 

along the way, the team have really learned 

the ins and outs of what works for their 

brides. “We’re friendly and approachable 

but professional too. I think it’s these traits 

which have helped us do so well.” Alongside 

their birthday celebrations, they’ve got lots 

to be excited about this coming season... 

Fabulous Fridays 

This fantastic new incentive, which is new 

for September, means that they are offering 

10% off wedding and bridesmaid dresses on 

your first appointment. (Please do check 

the T&C’s on their website for this!) 

Enviable Brands 

As from October, the boutique will be 

stocking their own bridal brand ‘Envy’. 

There are beautiful lace fishtails, fitted 

gowns, A-line and ball gown shaped pieces 

all ranging from £700-£999. 

MagGie Sottero 

Maggie Sottero is another brand which 

should be on your radar. Brides by Solo 

have expanded their 2017 collection with 

this exclusive label so it offers yet even 

more choice for their brides. 

The award-winning pieces are now available 

for you to try in-store. 

Something for everyone 

As the average girl in the UK is now a size 

16, Odette really sees the importance in 

stocking an extensive size range. Amongst 

their 200-strong collection, their pieces 

span from sizes 8-30 in a huge variety of 

styles to suit every shape. 

TEA length dresses 

These calf-length 1950s vintage dresses 

are fabulous for those who are seeking 

something a little different, and with one of 

the best collections in the region, it’s worth 

trying one on! 

All Brides by Solo’s dresses can be 

personalised to suit your special dream day. 

Brides by Solo 

115 Exning Road, 

Newmarket, CB8 0EL 

Tel: 01638 661648 

www.bridesbysolo.co.uk 


Dress To 

impress 

We meet Rebecca Lamb 

to hear all about her big 

day and her dress from 

Honeys Bridal 

Tell us about your engagement... 

Nathan took me to Disneyland Paris for 

Christmas in 2014 and he proposed to 

me after watching the magical firework 

display over the castle. We were walking 

back and came to the giant Christmas tree 

where I wanted a photo and that’s when he 

proposed! It was amazing! 

When did you start your wedding 

preparations? 

I started wedding preparations in January 

2015 by going along to a few wedding 

shows. I went to the Newmarket Wedding 

Show where I met Michelle from Honeys 

Bridal. Michelle had the most gorgeous 

dress on display and that was it for me - I 

was sold. Honeys Bridal were the only store 

nearby that stocked Lillian West dresses, so 

I booked an appointment in an instant. 

Weddings 

How long did it take you to find your dress? Did you try many on? 

Before I went to Honeys Bridal, I did go to another bridal boutique where I tried on nine 

dresses and thought I’d found ‘the one.’ Despite this, I still went to my appointment at 

Honeys Bridal. I tried the dress on that I had initially fallen in love with, but it actually looked 

awful on me! I couldn’t believe it! To begin with I thought I didn’t want a strapless dress but 

Michelle urged me to try one on. I loved it! Once Michelle put the veil on me too, my Mum 

was in tears and so was I! I went back 7 months later for a final fitting and I loved it even 

more. I ended up going in on another 3 occasions and Michelle made me feel like I’d known 

her years. She was so helpful and really knew what I wanted. 

Daniel Crisp Photography 

Tell us a little more about the big day... 

We got married on Sunday 5th June 2016 at Brasted’s, Manor Farm Barns in Framingham 

Pigot and I cannot fault the venue or the staff. The day was completely perfect. 

What was the most exciting part for you? 

The most magical part of my wedding? To be honest I couldn’t pick a favourite! My Disney 

proposal at Christmas was my dream proposal so that of course was amazing. I got to go 

dress shopping with my Mum and found the dream dress thanks to Michelle. The wedding 

day itself was so much more than I had ever imagined. It truly was perfect. I loved coming 

down the stairs in my dress to see my Mum, Dad and bridesmaids waiting. My Dad 

traditionally brought my dress for me, so I was so excited for him to see it. 

What would be your top tip for brides when picking their dress? 

My best piece of advice would be to open your mind. If you’ve got a particular dress in mind 

make sure you still try on lots of other styles! I am so glad I listened to Michelle - she really 

knew what she was talking about and I can’t thank her enough for how lovely she was to me 

throughout the whole lead up to my big day. 

Honeys Bridal and Events 

11 Crown Street, St Ives, PE27 5EB 

Tel: 01480 494499 

www.honeysbridalandevents.com 

Latest News: Honeys Bridal are pleased to 

announce they are the only premium Pronovias 

stockist in Cambridge! See the collection in 

store today. 


Available from Lara B

Refresh 

and renew 

Velvet takes a look at the 

refreshing new interior 

and in-house Couture 

range at premium bridal 

boutique, Lara B 

Lara B’s bridal boutique, located in 

Newmarket's town centre, has recently 

celebrated 11 years in business and is still 

striving for the same standard of excellence 

as when it first opened. It's been offering a 

luxury service to hundreds of brides, and 

has really fine-tuned its knowledge. “Our 

brides get nothing but the best service 

from my honest and knowledgeable staff. 

We operate on a 1-to-1 appointment basis, 

so you will always have full reign of the 

whole boutique during the appointment. 

We offer expert advice with each of our 

appointments, and most of all, we are 

passionate and down to earth about the 

industry,” Lara told us. 

This year the boutique welcomed a huge 

refurbishment in a bid to renew its look. The 

beautiful Victorian facade has been newly 

painted and the interior of the boutique 

completely revamped. It’s kept its luxurious 

charm and intimate feel, but with a touch 

of added colour. The new wooden floor and 

accent circular rug are just some of the 

refreshing new statements in store. 

Not only has owner, Lara, been busy 

painting, she has also managed to launch 

her new in-house range - Lara B Couture. 

Launched last summer, this range has 

really taken off. “The range offers separate 

options to try on and mix and match in 

order to find the perfect dress. All the 

dresses are made here in the UK, making 

them extra special,” Lara tells us. “If you’re 

a bride who loves the top of one gown but 

the bottom of another, then this range 

is definitely for you. It’s a very exclusive 

service and really enables our brides to 

get the exact dress they’re after,” she 

continues. 

“Our brides get 

nothing but the 

best service 

from my staff” 

Weddings 

With prices 

starting from 

£1,400 - 

£1,850, this 

range is very 

affordable. 

Lara B’s first 

shoot was carried out in the spring and 

photographed by the talented Scott-Wood 

Photography. “The Garden Barn in Little 

Bradley gave the perfect backdrop for 

this classic, country range and it worked 

delightfully,” Lara tells us. 

Besides her recent refurbishment and the 

launch of her new couture range, Lara is 

looking forward to the forthcoming season. 

“Bridal is making a slow move in trends and 

styling. Boho is the new vintage, and brings 

softer laces and flowing fabrics. The trend 

is towards romance and a more relaxed feel 

in general. Lace is still strong but there’s 

less of it. Plains are becoming increasingly 

more popular for those wanting to steer 

clear of the lace gowns. The fuller gowns are 

making a comeback too, so watch out for 

some ‘wow-factor’ dresses. Our price range 

varies considerably, and, with a continuous 

sale rail, we can cater for most budgets and 

needs,” Lara concludes. 

Lara B 

5 Rous Road 

Newmarket, CB8 8DH 

Tel: 01638 561770 

www.larab.co.uk 


Weddings 

They’re 

back! 

Men’s suit hire 

coming soon 

Unveiling All 

The newest brand to join the rails of Bride-All’s 

designer collections, St. Patrick is truly magnificent 

Bride-All, in Exning’s Chapel Street, is a treasure trove of 

luxurious gowns for brides-to-be, and owner Lynn Keutgen, 

has just added another designer brand to her discerning list. 

The St. Patrick Collection, part of the renowned Pronovias 

Group, has come to Exning, offering stunning modern and 

elegant gowns in contemporary designs. 

The brand has been dressing brides and making dreams 

come true in over 90 countries since the 1920s. The gowns 

on offer from St. Patrick are made from delicate tulle, lace 

and satin. They are light yet full, and packed with those little, 

quality details that exude glamour. 

Combining faultless tailoring with quality fabrics and 

intricate embellishments, the brand strives to ensure that 

every bride feels like a queen on her wedding day. 

Joining brands including Lillian West, Christina Wu, Essence 

of Australia, KittyChen Ivoire and Pronovias, St. Patrick 

brings a quality, contemporary bridal collection with a twist 

to Bride-All’s current offering. 

Opening its doors in January 2004, the boutique has, this 

year, celebrated its 12-year anniversary, and is one of the most 

recommended bridal shops in East Anglia. 

With years of professional experience and a strong collection of 

wedding gowns, as well as bridesmaids’ dresses, Bride-All ensures 

that each bridal appointment is met with an understanding, 

professional and welcoming approach. The team strives to make 

sure brides feel pampered and that their dedicated staff guide 

brides to their dream dress. 

The boutique even goes as far as offering a price matching service, 

Bride-All 

75 Chapel Street, Exning 

Suffolk, CB8 7HB 

Tel: 01638 577401 

www.bride-all.co.uk 

to ensure that their customer service and their offering is unrivalled. 

If a bride finds a better price elsewhere for the same dress, upon a 

receipt of proof, Bride-All will match it. 

If you’re looking to find your ideal dress, the team at Bride-All are 

waiting for you. Try the new St. Patrick dresses and feel like royalty; 

perhaps you’ll even find your dress for the big day. 

Appointments are essential to reserve a private dressing room for 

you, and to ensure a member of staff can be on hand to aid you in 

your search, so do give the boutique a call and they’ll be more than 

happy to help. 


Cream of Royston 

John Street 

Royston, SG8 9BE 

Tel: 01763 244073 

www.creamfashions.com 

Be Our Guest 

We speak to Sue Ross, owner of Cream of Royston, the occasion wear specialists, 

who offers her advice on the season ahead 

Cream of Royston has been solidly trading in Royston for over 

40 years. Sue has really learnt what works well for them in their 

Royston store. “We initially started selling mainly casualwear but, 

as the demand for formal occasionwear increased, we had to be 

reactive to what the customers were wanting.” Sue told us. There 

have been many changes but today they stand as a predominantly 

special occasion store. 

Sue’s success can be pinpointed to a number of different things 

such as their extensive amount of stock and exceptional customer 

service. “We are able to offer our customers a full shopping 

“We’re able to 

offer customers 

a full shopping 

experience 

where they can 

come to us and 

be kitted out 

head to toe” 

experience where they can come 

to us and be kitted out from head 

to toe. We offer everything from 

clothing (sizes 8-24) to shoes and 

bags, hats, fascinators and lingerie. 

I think that”s really important and 

is just one of the reasons we have 

customers travel to come to us,” 

Sue explains. Some customers travel 

from over a 50-mile radius and have 

even flown in from abroad. 

Not only do they offer an 

exceptional range of occasionwear 

from brands such as Condici, John Charles, Ispirato and Ann 

Balon, they also have less formal collections from Michaela 

Louisa, Gerry Weber, Frank Lyman and Gina Bacconi which 

are more suited for a day at the races, guest at a wedding or a 

wedding abroad or family christening. 

Mothers usually purchase their outfits four to six months before 

the event and customers are given the option to change it if they 

see something they prefer later, but they very rarely do. Once 

everything gels and you have that ‘wow factor’ you have found the 

outfit. It is usual for Mothers to co-ordinate with the wedding 

party. Many brides have a colour scheme for bridesmaids and 

men’s suits and we work around this either to blend or contrast. 

Winter weddings vary according to whether it is church or civil. 

Dresses and coats with a sleeved dress underneath are popular 

for church weddings. For a civil wedding it is usually a dress and 

jacket with fascinator. New season collections are always exciting. 

“2017 is quite pastel. There will be a lot of lemon, pale pink and 

pale blue in plains and prints. When it comes to more timeless 

colours, navy and cream will always be popular. Lace is still 

standing strong and I am currently looking for some new brands 

for the store so watch this space!” Sue tells us. 2017 collections 

arrive in store from November 2016. So by the end of December 

most ranges are in store. 

Whilst the outfit itself must be chosen to flatter, enhance and 

suit the occasion, Sue also stresses the importance of what’s 

underneath. “We have a well stocked lingerie department with 

brands such as Fantasie, Lepel, Charnos, After Eden, Royce and 

Triumph. The correct underwear can alter the whole look of a 

garment.” Sue tells us. 

Shoes and bags are made in different heel heights in Spain in 

beautiful leathers and Rainbow Club can be dyed to match the 

outfit. As if this wasn’t enough, Sue and her team offer a free 

alteration service on all full-priced outfits bought in store, a fitting 

being carried out one month before the event, thus ensuring a 

perfect fit. 

Feel free to pop in, or alternatively, if you are after a more 

personal service, why not book an appointment. 

96 


Condici 

Weddings 

Mariam Poorsalehi is the brand’s Head of Design and her 

creations often include high end silks, ruching and georgette 

fabric, together with a mix of pastel or bright colours that are 

always on trend for the season. Throughout the collection 

there’s beautiful use of detailing from a sprinkling of beads, 

lace and laser cuts with styles that are ultra-flattering. Coordination 

is taken care of at Condici with matching jackets, 

boleros and hats available. 

Ispirato 

You can clearly see that inspiration and influence ranges 

from a passion for vintage clothing and the haute couture 

techniques from the international catwalks. This trend-led 

collection will make sure that you have a coordinated and 

fashionable look for the special occasion with matching 

fascinators on-hand to complete the outfit. 

John Charles 

John Charles is a luxury design house that has been based in 

London for over 50 years. John Charles looks to the needs of 

the modern woman. Intricate detailing and comfort combine 

to create the perfect formula for occasion dressing, day 

to night. John Charles has earnt a reputation for not just 

striking designs, but for the brand’s signature fit, perfectly 

accentuating the natural female figure. 


Weddings 

Your Ultimate 

beauty countdown 

Amy, from Envy Beauty, tells us 

what you should be doing in 

preparation for your big day 

6 Weeks To Go 

I would highly recommend a course of six MONU skin peel facials; 

one a week for six weeks, increasing intensity as you go. It’s a 

natural acid peel that regenerates your skin, creates a youthful glow, 

banishes any fine lines and also reduces pores. I would ensure the 

last facial was one week before the big day. I would also recommend 

using SPF daily. 

1 Month To Go 

I would suggest using MONU’s Enriched Body Cream daily and 

drinking plenty of water. I would say at least two litres a day to 

ensure your skin is glowing. 

2 Weeks To Go 

At this point, I would recommend a full body scrub. I would then 

repeat this a week before too. You can either have a treatment in 

the salon, or use MONU’s Body Buffer in the shower at home. It’s 

great for removing any dead skin cells on the surface and revealing 

a smoother complexion all over. 

Last 24 Hours 

I would suggest having Gelish nails for a high shine, long-lasting 

finish. Most people opt for a classic French, pretty pink, or elegant 

nude. They last over two weeks, making them perfect for your 

honeymoon after the wedding. I’d also suggest a pedicure to keep 

your toes looking fresh. Orly’s Argan Oil Cuticle Drops help to 

keep your cuticles nourished and promotes the 

longevity of your gel nails. 

Product Must-Haves 

MONU Enriched 

Body Cream 

MONU 

Illuminating 

Primer SPF15 

Orly Argan Oil 

Cuticle Drops 

1 Week To Go 

I’d recommend having a HD Brow Treatment. This is by far my 

most popular treatment. Brows can completely transform your 

face shape, so keeping them tidy is a must. This bespoke treatment 

ensures each of my clients get a natural-looking result. (A patch 

test is required for this!) I’d also suggest buying the HD BrowTec 

pencil to keep that defined look. It’s an absolute must-have for me! 

Another treatment I would really recommend would be LVL lash 

lift or AHFrancis lash extensions. The LVL lash lift lengthens and 

defines your lashes with a tint. They’re very low maintenance. 

The AHFrancis are individual lash extensions and offer a more 

glamorous look. After application they can be infilled every 2-3 

weeks to maintain that full effect. (Again, a patch test is required 

for both of these!) 

MONU Body Buffer 

Envy Beauty 

Rous Road, Newmarket, CB8 8DL 

Tel: 07787817122 

HD 

Illuminator 

HD 

BrowTec 


Weddings 

save the date 

We’ve rounded up a few local wedding 

fayres and open days which are taking 

place over the coming few months. 

The Newmarket Wedding Show 

Sunday 4th September, 11am - 4pm 

Rowley Mile Racecourse Exhibitors, Newmarket, CB8 0TG 

www.thenewmarketweddingshow.co.uk 

Trinity Park Wedding Fayre 

Sunday 11th September, 11am - 3:30pm 

Trinity Park, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 8UH 

www.theweddingfayre.net 

Hallmark Golf & Spa Hotel Wedding Show 


Hallmark Hotel, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8EU 

www.hallmarkhotels.co.uk 

Cambridge Magazine Wedding Fair 


Quy Mill, Church Road, Stow-Cum-Quy, CB25 9AF 

www.cambridgequymill.co.uk 

Take My Hand Wedding Fair 


The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3FD 

www.takemyhand.co.uk 

Stoke by Nayland Hotel Open Day 

Sunday 18th September, 12pm 

Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa, Colchester, CO6 4PZ 

www.stokebynayland.com 

Ufford Park Open Day 

Sunday 18th September, 10:30am - 3pm 

Ufford Park Hotel, Golf & Spa, Woodbridge, IP12 1QW 

www.uffordpark.co.uk 

Hengrave Hall Open Day 

Friday 23rd September, by appointment only 

Hengrave Hall, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6LZ 

www.hengravehall.com 

The Anstey Hall Cambridge Wedding Fair 


Anstey Hall, Cambridge, CB2 9LG 

www.ansteyhall.com 

The Wedding Fayre 


Chippenham Park, Chippenham, Ely, CB7 5PT 

www.chippenhamparkevents.co.uk 

Haughley Park Barns Open Day 

Sunday 25th September, 2:30pm - 5:30pm 

Haughley Park, Stowmarket, IP14 3JY 

www.haughleypark.co.uk 


Available from Bride-All

Weddings 

Haughley Park 

Chippenham Park 

Hengrave Hall 

The Cambridge Belfry Cambourne Wedding Fair 

Sunday 2nd October, 11am - 4pm 

The Cambridge Belfry, Cambourne, Cambridge, CB23 6BW 

www.oliviagraceevents.co.uk 

Wedding Spectacular at the Athenaeum 


The Athenaeum, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1LU 

www.athenaeumbse.co.uk 

The Fen Drayton Wedding Fair 


Fen Drayton Village Hall, Cootes Lane, Fen Drayton, CB24 4SF 

www.fendraytonvillagehall.org.uk 

The Theatre Royal Wedding Fair 


Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1QR 

www.theatreroyal.org 

Holiday Inn Wedding Show 


Holiday Inn, Histon, Impington, CB24 9PH 

www.truly-scrumptious-events.co.uk 

Wedding Show 

Sunday 2nd October, 10:30am - 3pm 

Kesgrave Hall, Ipswich, IP5 2PU 

www.milsomhotels.com/kesgrave-hall 

Ravenwood Hall Autumn Wedding Open Day 

Sunday 9th October, 11am - 4pm 

Ravenwood Hall Hotel, Rougham, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9JA 

www.ravenwoodhall.co.uk 

Truly Scrumptious Wedding Show 

Sunday 16th October, 11am - 3pm 

The Maltings, Ely, CB7 4BB 

www.truly-scrumptious-events.co.uk 

The Suffolk Wedding Show 

Sunday 16th October, 10:30am - 3pm 

Chilton Road, Ipswich, IP3 8PD 

www.thesuffolkweddingshow.co.uk 

Hintlesham Hall Open Evening 

Thursday 20th October, 5:30pm - 9pm 

Hintlesham Golf Club, Ipswich, IP8 3JG 

www.hintleshamhall.co.uk 

EADT Wedding Show at Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa 

Sunday 23rd October, 10:30am - 3:30pm 

Bedford Lodge Hotel and Spa, Bury Road, Newmarket, CB8 7BX 

www.bedfordlodgehotel.co.uk 


A Guide to Wedding Venues 

We’ve rounded up a few local wedding venues and given a quick low down 

on their overall style, capacity and catering options 

Weddings 

www.katherineashdown.co.uk 

Tuddenham Mill 

Tuddenham Mill is the perfect venue if you 

are looking for an intimate, stylish wedding. 

The converted mill, set in 12 acres of charming 

countryside has an abundance of idyllic views, 

not to mention their outstanding dining and 

luxury loft rooms. “Weddings are all about people 

and emotions, we understand this perfectly 

and appreciate that we are playing a crucial 

role in creating treasured memories that will 

last a lifetime. That is why we believe that every 

wedding celebration should be unique, and we 

will work with each couple to create a bespoke 

package, tailored to their personal needs,” 

Malcolm Wyse, General Manager at Tuddenham 

Mill tells us. 

Capacity: 

Catering: 

Up to 120 

Bespoke 3 course menu or buffet 

Tuddenham Mill 

High Street, Tuddenham, IP28 6SQ 

Tel: 01638 713552 

www.tuddenhammill.co.uk 

Ravenwood Hall 

IIf quintessentially English is the style you’re 

after... then look no further. Situated in the 

Suffolk Countryside and set in seven acres of 

gardens, Ravenwood Hall is a magical venue 

with it’s 16th Century Hotel and sweeping drive 

way. “Our Country house venue can host civil 

ceremonies set outside in the stunning summer 

house. Our bridal couples have a choice of 

either a bespoke formal wedding breakfast, a 

carefully chosen seasonal menu or, opt for a more 

informal BBQ, set in the pretty Pavilion gardens,” 

Ravenwood Hall’s pavilion team told us. 

Capacity: 

Catering: 

130 seated and up to 200 buffet style 

A selection of 3 course menus, BBQ or buffet options 

Ravenwood Hall Hotel 

Rougham, IP30 9JA 

Tel: 01359 270345 

www.ravenwoodhall.co.uk 


Capacity: 

Catering: 

130 for ceremonies or 180 seated in their marquee 

Bespoke menus from their in-house chefs 

The Old Hall Ely 

The Old Hall Ely 

Stuntney, Ely, CB7 5TR 

Tel: 01353 663275 

www.theoldhallely.co.uk 

Weddings 

Renowned for its welcoming ambience and 

exclusivity, this privately owned, recently 

renovated Jacobean manor country house 

overlooks the historic Ely Cathedral and 

picturesque lakes. “Our venue is situated in 

3000 acres and the bride and groom will 

gain exclusive access to the house, grounds 

and marquee for their wedding day. We pride 

ourselves on providing excellent customer service 

and attention to detail which means you can 

really turn your dream wedding into a reality,” 

their Events Coordinator, Laura Everitt explains. 

The Granary Barns 

From the classic flint walls on approach to the original timber 

beams on display throughout, the 18th Century Granary Barns 

offer the perfect setting for a relaxed and intimate wedding day. 

“We are so excited to launch our new website, featuring our new 

prop shop… go take a look!” says Parris White, Wedding and 

Events Coordinator. 

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa 

Another of Suffolk’s most stunning wedding venues is 

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa. Complete with elegant interior 

and peaceful scenery. “Set in 3 acres of secluded gardens, 

we offer a unique wedding venue providing everything you 

require in one place. From the spa for bridal preparations to 

accommodation for your guests. We are also licensed for 

civil ceremonies,” Eloise Fuggle, their in-house Wedding 

Coordinator tells us. 

Capacity: 

180 seated or up to 240 evening reception 

Capacity: 

150 for the day and 180 for the evening 

Catering: 

From an exclusive list of catering experts 

Catering: 

3 course menu, afternoon tea and buffet 

The Granary Barns 

Parsonage Farm, Woodditton, CB8 9RZ 

Tel: 01638 731230 

www.thegranaryestates.co.uk 

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa 

Bury Road, Newmarket, CB8 7BX 

Tel: 01638 663175 

www.bedfordlodgehotel.co.uk 


Weddings 

The Polo Club 

With 32 acres of grassland, the Polo Club 

offers a blank canvas for you to create your 

dream day. 

You will have exclusive use of the land and it’s 

ideal for the more adventurous couples. 

“Our flexible and spacious venue is the 

perfect setting for an on trend boho or 

festival style wedding reception, and can also 

accommodate marquees. It is our hidden gem 

located in the Cambridgeshire countryside,” 

explains Mikaela Lines, Events and Marketing 

Manager. 

The Polo Club 

Station Road, Dullingham, Suffolk, CB8 9UT 

Tel: 01638 731230 

www.thegranaryestates.co.uk 

Capacity: 

Catering: 

Unlimited 

The flexibility to select your own 

South Farm 

South Farm is a unique, charming venue which is perfect for a 

romantic country celebration. This family-run business pride 

themselves on offering a friendly and relaxed service in a beautiful 

setting and their in-house team of 6 wedding coordinators will 

assist with every aspect of your special day. “Our catering options 

are endless and we grow an exceptional amount of produce on site 

in our organic smallholding. Individuality and flexibility are at the 

forefront of everything we do here to give our couples the best 

possible Day,” Becky Duncan, General Manager explains. 

Quy Mill Hotel & Spa 

Licensed for civil ceremonies and partnerships, Quy Mill 

has lots to offer when it comes to your big day. Their unique 

surroundings, bespoke tailoring service and award-winning food 

alongside their dedicated in-house Wedding Co-ordinator 

means your day is stress-free and seamless. “Our beautiful 

riverside location means we have a variety of picturesque views 

and photo backdrops. Our water mill also makes us very unique 

in the Cambridge area,” Rosa Parlato, Wedding Coordinator, at 

Quy Mill tells us. 

Capacity: 

146 seated 

Capacity: 

80 seated or up to 180 for the evening 

Catering: 

Flexible in-house catering team 

Catering: 

In-house team with various options 

South Farm 

Shingay-cum-Wendy, Royston, SG8 0HR 

Tel: 01223 207581 

www.south-farm.co.uk 

Quy Mill Hotel & Spa 

Church Road, Stow-cum-Quy, CB25 9AF 

Tel: 01223 293383 

www.cambridgequymill.co.uk 


Weddings 

Your Day, 

Your Way 

Located in the beautiful Cambridgeshire 

countryside, Rosewood Pavilion is a stunning, 

exclusive and versatile venue with lots to offer 

Everything covered 

Whether you decide to use the Rosewood Pavilion’s wedding 

planning team or not, they give you the flexibility to make your day 

exactly what you’ve always dreamed of. 

The wedding team can help with everything from the preliminary 

wedding ideas to the table dressing, bouquet arrangements and 

event management on the day. 

Guest numbers? No need to worry 

Rosewood Pavilion can be personalised for you and your party size. 

If you’re looking to celebrate your big day in style, with as many 

guests as possible, the venue can accommodate up to 300 guests. 

Or if you’d rather opt for a more intimate wedding, the venue could 

be tailored to suit your needs, customising the marquee to your 

party size and your style. 

Tying the knot 

The charming venue is licensed to hold your civil ceremony as 

well as your wedding reception. If you choose to get married on 

a glorious summer’s day, the impressive outdoor summerhouse is 

licensed so you can tie the knot in the wonderful grounds situated 

in the stunning countryside and next to the peaceful picturesque 

lake. If your special day is not blessed with sunshine, there is also a 

beautiful indoor setting that overlooks the gorgeous lake. 

Don’t forget the extras 

Organising a wedding can be a daunting process when there’s many 

little things to arrange. The Pavilion has a number of facilities and 

resources on-site to make the planning process that little bit easier 

for you. The venue has its own licensed bar, dance floor, lighting 

and PA system. It also has chairs and tables as well as crockery and 

glassware available for your day - that’s another thing you can tick 

off the list! 

Time to put your feet up 

After the best day of your life, enjoy the first night of married life 

at one of the Pavilion’s waterside lodges. Situated in the stunning 

countryside and next to the peaceful lakeside, the lodges combine 

comfort, style and the best bit, a hot tub! The accommodation 

includes a number of facilities including a kitchen, bed linen, duvets 

and towels. The lodges can sleep between four and eight people so 

guests are also welcome to enjoy the overnight accommodation. 

Rosewood Pavilion 

Freckenham Road, 

Chippenham, CB7 5QH 

Tel: 01638 723155 

www.rosewoodpavilion.co.uk 


Perfect 

Palette 

Weddings 

We’ve devised various wedding colour 

combinations and ideas to consider 

throughout the changing seasons 

Autumn/Winter 

There’s no need to play it safe with traditional dark 

colours - incorporate other hues to mix, brighten and 

break the rules, making the colours your own. 

Mix of Metal 

Spring/Summer 

If you’re looking towards a wedding next year then 

choosing suitable colours is a top priority. Take a look at 

our favourite tones for 2017. 

Citrus Style 

Pinterest - MODwedding 

Whether you’ve opted for 

simple block colours, such 

as black and white, or gone 

for more diverse hues such 

as aubergine, dark blue, dusk 

or mint, pair your signature 

colour with a twinkling of 

metal and you’re sure to 

glisten. Gold is a very popular 

choice, but copper is the 

stand-out winner for 2016 

into 2017. If you prefer 

silver, instead of adding more 

colours, pair with crisp white 

and lots of greenery for a 

glamorous winter-garden 

wedding feel. 

Pinterest: Weddbook 

Touches of citrus add a 

playful, fun feeling. Add 

flashes of citrus colours 

to flowers, accessories or 

chair ribbons in colours 

such as lemon or orange for 

minimal colour injections. 

Alternatively, go all out! 

Lemon and grey are stunning, 

fresh and charming with 

grey offsetting yellow to 

make a harmonious colour 

combination. Cadmium 

orange with white, will 

complement the bridal gown 

and give you scope to mixmatch 

bridesmaid dresses. 

Gemstones Galore 

Simple, Subtle, Fresh 

Pinterest: Junebug Weddings 

Jewel-coloured tones 

are nothing new, but 

complement with brighter, 

pastel base colours to create 

a warm, vibrant aura and 

a feeling of decadence. 

Sapphire or navy with pale 

pink is a nice alternative to 

the traditional white and 

black, whilst merlot or deep 

ruby with beige is simple and 

elegant. 

Emerald alongside pearl 

and latte brown contrasts 

beautifully, add in a soft 

peach for autumnal 

perfection. 

Pinterest- Belle The Magazine 

It’s back to basics for 2017 

- think uncomplicated. 

Grey is a standout tone for 

this year, team it with blush 

and ivory, coral, or powder 

blue with champagne and 

white for a softer take on 

traditional black. Look to the 

environment for inspiration 

to give a natural feel to your 

wedding. Dusty blue with 

white and peach is beautiful 

for a reception in a barn, or 

baby pink with lilac and sage, 

surrounded by simple white 

flowers would help bring 

nature into a church setting. 


Weddings 

Bridal 

Blooms 

Claire Cowling, of Thrive Floristry, 

talks all things flowers 

What trends have you seen emerging 

so far this year? 

Lots of our weddings have been very 

natural, informal and rustic in style, with 

gorgeous country garden flowers such as 

garden Roses, Astrantia, Campanula and 

Hydrangea. There have been round tied 

posies and longer flowing shower 

bouquets too. 

What do you predict will be 

popular next? 

Carrying on with the country themes 

and styles, natural, intricate and delicate 

bouquets, along with compact designs that 

feature more ‘blousy’ flowers, plus more 

technically styled designs, which are perfect 

for a bride looking for something totally 

unique. 

Which flowers are best for 

which seasons? 

Nature produces the most exquisite 

selection of blooms in their natural seasons, 

and as a florist, it’s so nice to embrace 

this. spring: Narcissi, Tulips, Fritillaria 

and Hyacinth; summer: blousy Roses, 

Hydrangea and Peony, teamed with delicate 

Astrantia; autumn: beautiful berries, Dahlia, 

Crocosmia; winter: Anemone, Ranunculus, 

cones and winter foliages. 

What’s best if you’re on a budget? 

Keep it simple. Flowers arranged informally 

in jugs and jars can look really cute. Budgetwise, 

you can spend a few hundred pounds, 

or many thousands. At Thrive, we always 

suggest checking out your local florists’ 

price lists, writing out a list of the designs 

you’d like and seeing what you can afford. 

Think about the style too - compact designs 

will be much more expensive than loose and 

informal designs. Make your florist aware of 

the style you’d prefer and the budget your 

aiming for, and they will suggest the best 

designs for you. 

What are your top tips for when 

people are choosing a colour scheme 

of flower? 

Pinterest is great - it helps build a reference 

library of designs, styles and colour schemes 

- so useful to show to your florist. A true 

professional will be able to suggest the 

perfect flowers to match or compliment 

your colour scheme and style, plus those 

that are in season. 

Which are best for pressing? 

Roses! Spray roses are perfect for both 

drying yourself and professionally. At Thrive 

we work closely with a company that can 

freeze-dry your bouquet - a process that 

works for a huge array of materials. We’ve 

begun creating the cutest products in 

house too: a beautiful, stylised sketch of a 

bride carrying a miniature version of your 

bouquet, encased in glass. 

Do you suggest a complementing 

look throughout? 

We love to carry the same flowers and 

colour schemes throughout; right from 

the bridal bouquets and buttonholes to 

church decorations and venue flowers - it 

looks gorgeous, plus it enables you to place 

designs in the church, then to move them 

to your reception venue. This is something 

our expert team at Thrive can do for you, 

to take all of the stress out of it and let you 

focus completely on your special day and 

enjoying every moment. 


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Ready, 

Steady, 

Cake! 

We speak to sugarcraft expert, 

Weddings 

The Cambridge Sugarcraft Company 

Tel: 07734842709 

www.cambridgesugarcraftcompany.co.uk 

Jools Chalder-Mills about some of her 

top tips and masterpieces 

Cutting the cake is one of the main events 

at your big day so it’s not surprising people 

go to great lengths to ensure their cake is 

nothing less than spectacular. From the 

taste to the design and decoration, sorting 

your wedding cake really should be left to 

the pros. When we went to meet Jools from 

The Cambridge Sugarcraft Company and 

chair of The Cambridge Sugarcraft Guild 

we didn’t quite realise the vast amount 

of options and designs people are able to 

choose from. From lacing, embellishments 

and handcrafted flowers, the artwork 

that can be created from sugar alone is 

incredible. 

Jools makes cakes for all occasions; from 

birthdays and baby showers to weddings, 

anniversaries and even graduations! “I 

make all of my cakes from home and love 

every minute of it. It’s great when it all 

comes together at the end and to be able 

to contribute to someone’s big day. I work 

really closely with my customers to ensure 

everything is perfect – right from the 

flavour to the exact colouring. It really is 

amazing how much you can do with sugar,” 

Jools tells us. 

“Sugarcrafted flowers are still very popular. 

They last forever! In fact, I’ve still got my 

centre piece from my wedding which was 

21 years ago!” she continues. Like most 

things, trends change frequently but at the 

moment ‘naked’ cakes are really big. “White 

on white is also proving to be popular, I’ve 

been doing lots of detailing and lacing for 

more traditional styles in a crisp white or 

ivory colour. They look incredibly effective 

and often my customers choose to subtly 

incorporate their colour scheme into it too. 

When it comes to the flavouring, everyone 

is different!” Jools said. 

Alongside constructing beautiful creations, 

Jools also runs teaching workshops. “I 

enjoy spreading my knowledge and helping 

others learn sugarcraft. This year I’ve run 

several big group sessions focusing on 

different topics but I also offer tutoring 

for smaller groups at home. As chair of 

The Cambridge Sugarcraft Guild, I meet 

every third Thursday of the month to 

demonstrate and perform ‘how-to’s’. 

Everyone’s welcome and you don’t need 

any previous experience.” The Cambridge 

Sugarcraft Guild aims to promote and 

stimulate interest in sugarcraft whilst 

sharing knowledge and developing talent. 

Their next meeting will be held on Thursday 

15th September in Cambridge, so be sure 

to pop along and learn something new! 

Top Tips 

Practice makes perfect! 

Always use good quality ingredients 

and be sure to store in airtight 

containers 

Beware of humidity (silica gel bags 

are invaluable in helping to remove 

moisture and helping your artwork 

to set!) 

Be prepared and make a detailed 

plan (make note of any dietary 

requirements) 

Make any detailed elements in 

enough time incase they don’t turn 

out as you had planned 


Weddings 

www.whatcomflowers.net 

Essence Of Australia 

Here are some creative and unique guestbook designs that 

will add something a little different to your special day 

Brides 

Colin Cowie Weddings 

1. Pop it in a Bottle 

Ask your guests to simply leave a message 

in a bottle! All you will need to provide is 

a clear glass bottle with a cap along with 

paper and pens. A really lovely way for your 

guests to be able to write memories about 

the wedding day or memories they share 

with you. Simply leave the messages in the 

bottle for a year and open on your first 

wedding anniversary in order to really look 

back on the wonderful memories. 

2. Artwork for the Home 

There are lots of fantastic ideas out there 

for different pieces of wall art which your 

guests can sign. Hanging your guestbook at 

home not only gives your interior a personal 

touch, it’s a constant reminder of your big 

day. We love this wooden frame complete 

with wooden hearts detailing your guest’s 

messages. It will be used far more than your 

traditional guestbook which will probably be 

hidden in the loft for years to come. 

3. Catch it on Camera 

This is an entertaining yet easy way to 

recreate a guestbook. Get a Polaroid 

camera and ask your guests to take pictures 

of themselves and sign a message on the 

back if they wish! There isn’t always the 

need to write a note, the photo itself is a 

great way of remembering the day! 

4. Get Creative 

Why not use a printed image of a tree and 

a few ink pads and get your guests to leave 

their fingerprint with a short messages 

beside it? This is another that would 

work well hung in a frame in your home. 

Alternatively, why not get your guests to 

sign heart-shaped leaves. 


Happy 

Hens 

The Spa at Bedford lodge Hotel 

Weddings 

Stuck for idea for the 

bride-to-be’s hen do? 

We’ve found you the 

some of the best places 

and spaces to host a 

‘send off’... 

Scudamores 

1. Sumptuous Sanctuary 

If you’re looking for a relaxing hen do, then 

why not consider a private spa experience? 

Weavers’ House Spa in Lavenham, offer a 

great Exclusive Hire package, where hens 

can treat the bride to a private candle-lit 

spa. Enjoy the outdoor vitality pool, sip 

glasses of bubbly in the relaxation lounge 

and have the spa’s therapists work their 

magic, each enjoying an indulgent 60 

minute facial, Mediterranean massage, 

manicure or pedicure. 

If you’d like to make it a longer affair, try 

High Tea served in the spa and a luxurious 

overnight stay at their adjoining 15th 

century Swan Hotel. 

2. Party Punting 

If you’re looking for something a little 

different, take a look at what Cambridge’s 

Scudamores have to offer. Cocktail 

Punting? Yes we’re in! A river punting 

trip complete with your own on-board 

mixologist from Revolution Cambridge, who 

will prepare your choice of freshly mixed 

cocktails as you glide along the College 

Backs in a balloon-decorated punt. You 

can choose from various options, including 

‘Punt and Party’, where, after your tour, 

you carry on to Revolution for a cocktail 

masterclass and a reserved area for a party 

board buffet. Or perhaps take a look at their 

‘Afternoon Tea Punting’. 

3. Ultimate Pamper 

The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel in 

Newmarket, offer a Bridal Shower Day 

designed to rejuvenate and restore a party 

of up to 10. With a 60-minute ESPA facial 

or massage, 2-course lunch with a glass of 

champagne and use of their Hydrotherapy 

and Heat experiences, this is a pamperperfect 

day. The entire party can pop their 

feet up in the Spa Mezzanine, or wrap up 

in blankets in the relaxation room to truly 

make the most of a luxurious and tranquil 

day out at Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa. 

www.bedfordlodgehotelspa.co.uk 

Tel: 01638 676130 

www.theswanatlavenham.co.uk 

Tel: 01787 246 246 

Weavers’ House Spa 

www.scudamores.com 

Tel: 01223 359750 

Rosewood Pavillion 

4. Home from Home 

Girly weekends are the best... Cosy 

surroundings, fun games, girly movies, and 

plenty of wine! Get the girls out of the 

house and into a luxurious waterside lodge. 

Rosewood Pavilion, housed on a private 

stud in the Cambridgeshire countryside, 

offers stylish, comfortable and modern 

accomodation, in their rural lodges. With 

outdoor hot tubs, flat screen TVs and 

fully fitted kitchens, their lodges sleep up 

to 8 people, and are ideal for a weekend 

celebration without heading out on the 

town. 

www.rosewoodpavilion.co.uk 

Tel: 01638 723155

Weddings 

The Unforgettable 

Honeymoon 

After the stress of planning a wedding, a well-deserved honeymoon is 

a must for any newly weds. But with so many destinations to choose 

from and the added ‘honeymoon pressure’, it can be another decision 

that you just can’t make. We’ve got you this year’s hottest and most 

romantic destinations to help make the decision a little easier. 

Wild Beauty 

Outdoor Adventure 

Wake up to a parade of elephants 

and get up close with lions and 

leopards deep within Africa’s 

finest game reserve in Serengeti, 

Tanzania. If you love adventure but 

also cherish luxury, stay at the Four 

Seasons Safari Lodge to combine 

spa days gazing out to the unrivaled 

African scenery with half or full 

days on unforgettable Safari trips 

amongst the raw wilderness. 

More information: 

www.fourseasons.com/serengeti 

Hotel Chocolat is not just a brand of fine cocoa treats, it’s actually a Hotel too! 

The chocolatier has it’s very own boutique hotel, spa and restaurant on the beautiful island 

of Saint Lucia. The accommodation comprises of contemporary lodges nestled in the 

natural beauty of the rainforest and the sun-dappled cocoa groves of the island. Activities 

include pamper days, exciting sea adventures and the chance to experience cocoa like 

never before through a self-guided rainforest stroll. 

More information: www.hotelchocolat.com/uk/boucan 

A Little Closer to Home 

City Ambience 

The Ultimate Retreat 

Spend your honeymoon overlooking 

some of the world’s most magnificent 

beaches in the Seychelles. Enjoy days 

delving into delicious food and drink, learn 

how to paddle surf and snorkel and soak 

up the glorious sunshine on this trip of a 

lifetime. 

More information: www.kuoni.co.uk 

From the beautiful Broads to the 

glorious Heritage Coastline, a Norfolk 

Honeymoon is the idyllic escape if you’re 

not planning on taking a long-haul break 

after your special day. 

The Victoria Inn within the grounds of 

Holkham Hall is just a short walk from 

Holkham Sands and is a stunning location 

for a restful night or two. 

More information: www.holkham.co.uk 

If you love city adventures, book 

to explore some of Europe’s finest 

and most romantic destinations 

in one trip. Book on-board one of 

Fred Olsen’s beautiful cruise ships 

and sail to some of the world’s 

most beautiful and historic cities, 

offering wonderful sights and 

unforgettable experiences from 

the moment you step off the ship. 

More information: 

www.fredolsencruises.com 

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