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WelcomeTheres no denying that July was a brilliant month for Cambridge. Le Tour passed through; the Big Weekend blessed (for once) with glorious sunshine partied; Open Studios inspired; the Folk Festival celebrated its 50th birthday and the Secret Garden Party did what it does best o ering up a hedonistic shindig like no other. But if youre fearing an anticlimax in August, dont. Not only does the fantastic Romsey Art Festival return for its second year, the Shakespeare Festival continues this month with a whole new set of the Bards best to enjoy in some of Cambridges most beautiful gardens. Lodestar, the boutique, family-friendly festival in the Fens, is back 29-30 August (page 21), whilst over at Wysing in Bourn theyre preparing to push boundaries with Space-Time: The Future; a female-fronted music and arts extravaganza (page 35). Also, rather excitingly and a little earlier in the calendar than usual, the Cambridge Film Festival kicks o this month, o ering up a typically brilliant feast of cinema, from indie arthouse fl icks to Hollywood blockbusters, as well as a host of fi lm screenings in some wonderfully unusual locations. Turn to page 17 to read all about it. Enjoy the issue and see you next month!

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COVER ARTThe piece of art featured on this months cover is "A blue sky day and the punts in the calm" by cut paper and plastic artist Vanessa Stone. You can see more of her fantastic work on her website. www.vanessastone.net

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The piece of art featured on this months cover is "A blue sky day and the punts in the calm" by cut paper and plastic artist Vanessa Stone. You can see more of her fantastic work on her website. www.vanessastone.net

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355 FIVE THINGS TO DOOur pick of the best things to do in Cambridge this month

7-13 NIGHTLIFEGoing out? Heres whats happening at Cambridges comedy clubs, bars and live music venues

17-19 CAMBRIDGE FILM FESTIVALExperience the very best of this summers cinema, including independent and international releases

21 LODESTARThe laid-back festival on a farm returns with a diverse o ering of music and family-friendly events

22-23 ROMSEY ARTS FESTIVALGather on the streets of the Mill Road area for Romseys second annual celebration of creativity and the arts

25-33 ARTS & CULTUREWhats on at Cambridges wonderful museums, galleries and theatres

35 WYSING MUSIC FESTIVALThe creative space in Bourn hosts its annual music and arts festival

36-37 SUMMER AT THE MUSEUMSTheres lots going on at Cambridges museums this month, from puppet shows to bat walks

39 LION YARD MUSIC FESTIVAL Support local talent and listen to live acoustic music while you shop!

41 FAMILYWhat to do with the little (and not so little) ones this August

45-55 FOOD NEWSBringing you the latest new openings, food news and dates for your diaries

56-57 RECIPESThe chefs at dArrys share two top recipes, for a salmon and gin dish and an irresistible chocolate fondant 47

59 DRINKSHal at Cambridge Wine Merchants shares his summer wine survival guide

61 RESTAURANT REVIEWNicola Foley stops by Cambridges newest gastro hotspot, Smokeworks

62-63 LISTINGSYour complete whats on diary for August

65 COMMUNITYNews and charitable goings-on in your neighbourhood

69-72 GREAT DAYS OUTMake the most of Cambridge this summer with our top ten days out

79 INDIE OF THE MONTHWe delve into the rails of retro treasures at Jemporium Vintage

81-84 FASHIONThe hottest holiday wear for him and her

86-88 BEAUTYDaisy Dickinson shares her favourite honey-based beauty buys

90 COMPETITIONWin a gym and spa membership for two worth over 300!

92-93 FITNESSCatherine Carr tries out a Wild Weekend in Lithuania

97-100 BUSINESSRead the fi rst in our two-part feature on recruitment

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5things to dothis monthWATCH AN ACTING LEGENDActing stalwart Alison Steadman, star of Gavin & Stacey, Pride and Prejudice and Abigails Party, brings her considerable talent to Cambridge in Thrse Raquin. Showing at Cambridge Arts Theatre, 25-30 August, Emile Zolas hot-blooded tragedy takes us to the back streets of late 19th-century Paris, where a beautiful, trapped heroine plots her escape...www.cambridgeartstheatre.com

GO TO THE FLICKSTake your seats for the Cambridge Film Festival, starting 28 August, and promising a diverse o ering of feature fi lms, family fl icks and outdoor screenings. Theres a strong crime drama leaning and strands on Catalan Cinema and German director Gerhard Lamprecht, while acclaimed new releases include Night Moves with Jesse Eisenberg and Alpine Western Night Will Fall. And dont miss the outdoor riverside screenings on Grantchester Meadows.www.cambridgefi lmfestival.org.uk

FIND A VINTAGE TREASUREWed happily kit out our entire homes with the beautiful furniture from Shepreth-based online shop Homestu With History, so were delighted to report that they're planning a pop-up shop at Burwash Manor this month. From 1 August, youll be able to explore their carefully curated range of vintage homewares and other retro curiosities, which ranges from cabinets to quirky teapots, as well as including a lovely selection of books and toys for children. www.homestu withhistory.co.uk

TAKE A DIP Yes, there are the hardcore who can be found splashing around in Jesus Green Lido from early May, but for the rest of us, it needs to be high summer before well brave a dip in this rather spectacular outdoor pool. At 91 metres in length, its one of the longest lidos in Europe and theres plenty of space around the edge for sunbathing and general lounging about (they also serve up ice cream, smoothies, shakes and paninis, if you get peckish). Check the website for opening times and entry prices and keep an eye on Twitter @JesusGreenLido for updates on the pool temperature. www.better.org.uk/leisure/jesusgreenlido

LISTEN TO JAZZ & BRASS IN THE PARKSMake the most of summer Sundays with three fantastic outdoor music events, taking place in Cambridges parks this month.

Part of Summer in the City, Jazz and Brass in the Parks is free to attend and an ideal way to spend a lazy afternoon in the city. On 17 August, the Lakenheath Silver Band will be performing at Cherry Hinton Hall also famous as the home of the Cambridge Folk Festival. Then, on 24 August, bring a picnic to Jesus Green and recline to the sounds of Jazz Beens. Finally, if youre doing some shopping or catching the bus from town on 31 August, make sure to swing by Christs Pieces to hear Waterbeach Brass.

All music starts from 3pm, going on until 5pm.cambridgesummerinthecity.co.uk

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ST VINCENT Better known by her stage name St Vincent (a moniker inspired by lyrics from a Nick Cave song), American singer-songwriter Anne Erin Clark began her musical career with choral rock/pop outfi t The Polyphonic Spree, which she was a member of before becoming part of Sufjan Stevens touring band. It was in 2006 that she formed her own group, beginning her ascent to darling of the art rock world.

With a shock of mad scientist grey hair (she cites Albert Einstein as her style icon) and model-like features, St Vincent cuts a striking fi gure, and her subversive music is equally as attention grabbing. Her musical style is distinguished by its huge array of instruments and complex arrangements, coupled with witty, provocative lyrics: its a quirky brand of intelligent pop which has managed to attract almost universal praise from the critics.

Shes touring in support of her self-titled fourth solo album, which The Guardian described as o ering an embarrassment of fantastic songs and shell be at Cambridge Junction on Tuesday 19 August (17.50, 7pm doors). www.junction.co.uk

BUZZ FEST Cambridge pub The Corner House on Newmarket Road is hosting its own mini festival this month, promising musical variety, great food and drink and a kid's area too.

Buzz Fest, now in its fourth year, takes place 9-10 August and is free to attend. There'll be two stages with local bands and artists performing both inside and out. Since it's summer, they're giving the event a Hawaiian slant, so seek out the tiki bar and kick back with a cocktail, or sample the ciders at their mini cider festival. The pub will also be putting on a hog roast and barbecue.

Saturday night acts include The Jackson Creek Band, Nik Lowe, Honeywitch, Angel Underground, The Hot Lights and lots more.

On Sunday, catch James White, Quiet Choir, Jessica Grace and other acoustic acts, plus Best Intentions, This is Eight and Eskimos.

Says landlady Jo Tomkins: "It's a great platform for bands and artists to perform to people who wouldn't normally hear their music. Our garden is transformed with an outside bar, live acoustic stage and kids area. It's a great opportunity to bring together the local community." www.facebook.com/corner.house.5

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LEE EVANS Catch comedy king Lee Evans this month as he stops by at Cambridge Corn Exchange ahead of his upcoming Monsters arena tour. Its a rare chance to catch the cartoonish comic in a more intimate setting than his usual stadium gigs, so our guess is youre in for a bit of a treat as he tests out his newest gags and routines.

Known for his energetic, slapstick (and sweaty!) stage performances, Evans has become one of Britains best known stand-ups, as well as starring in numerous Hollywood fi lms including MouseHunt, Theres Something About Mary and The Fifth Element.

His Work in Progress show plays at the Corn Exchange on 14 and 15 August, tickets are 32.50. Shows start at 8pm. www.cornex.co.uk

WONKY DISCO ALFRESCO Bringing a touch of Ibiza to Cambridge, the Wonky Disco crew have been hosting a series of exclusive rooftop parties this summer, providing the party people of Cambridge with a place to drink cocktails and dance the day away along to some pumping tunes. Its all been a bit hush hush but we can reveal that the next event will take place on 24 August on the roof terrace at Lola Los night club in the city centre. The event runs from 2pm-9pm and its strictly guest list only, fi nd out how to get your name down at www.facebook.com/wonkydiscoevents

CIRCUS! CIRCUS! In search of something a little daring this month? We recommend stepping into the sumptuous and surreal world of the Neon Moon Burlesque and Cabaret club for Circus! Circus! a decidedly unique summer ball.

Taking place at Anstey Hall on 24 August, this event will o er all the risqu fun that the Neon Moons many fans have grown to love, with jaw-dropping entertainment, plenty of cocktails and an atmosphere which oozes retro glamour.

Expect death-defying stunts from aerial acrobats, wrestling strongmen, illusionists, airborne showgirls and absinthe candyfl oss, as well as plenty more surprises dotted around the majestic stately home setting. Music will be provided by DJ Jazzlord, wholl be spinning a mix of rhythm and blues, ska, funk and afrobeat to keep the guests grooving into the small hours.

The outfi ts at Neon Moon events are always spectacular, and were certain that the circus theme is sure to inspire the creative crowd (think ringmasters jackets, tarnished sequins, crumpled lace-trimmed net, stripes, stars, leopard print, cracked painted clown paint and whatever other vaudevillian vintage chic you can adorn yourself with).

Tickets are 28.50 (plus 1.50 booking fee) per ticket in advance and 35 on the door (if available). www.theneonmoonclub.com



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JASON MRAZ27 September, Corn Exchange, 37.50The Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter is hitting Cambridge next month as part of a tour to support his new album, YES! www.cornex.co.uk

LEE SCRATCH PERRY 28 November, Cambridge Junction, 23.50 Good music of the reggae/ska/dub persuasion is not always easy to come by in Cambridge, but if thats your scene, youre in luck. Lee Scratch Perry one of the most recognisable and charismatic names in Jamaican music is coming to town for a gig at the Cambridge Junction in November.www.junction.co.uk

BASEMENT JAXX 8 December, Corn Exchange, 27.50 Sure to warm you up once winter kicks in, Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcli e, aka Basement Jaxx, will be bringing their irresistible brand of feel-good dance to the Corn Exchange in December. Get ready to go wild for tracks like Wheres Your Head At, Romeo, Bingo Bango and Jump n Shout. www.cornex.co.uk

FRANK SKINNER12 December, Corn Exchange, 30The comedian brings his critically acclaimed new Man in a Suit tour to Cambridge, which sees the laddish former Fantasy Football League presenter all grown up, but still with his razor-sharp wit. www.cornex.co.uk

CAMBRIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL If youre a classic rock devotee who worships at the alter of Led Zep and Pink Floyd, we might just have found might just have found your dream festival, and best of all, it takes place just down the road in Barton.

Returning for its eleventh outing this month, the Cambridge Rock Festival pitches up at Haggis Farm, 7-10 August, and features a diverse line-up of acts sure to delight fans of the genre.

We only pick acts of the highest calibre, mixing established must-see acts with some of the best new talent on o er, explains festival founder Dave Roberts. This wonderful stew of bands youve always loved and have been meaning to see, stirred in with some blazing hot young guns (and a few surprises), gives you the tastiest musical gumbo outside of New Orleans.

On the line-up for this years event are blues rock star Larry Miller, punk outfi t FM, Wishbone Ash and acclaimed six-piece Snakecharmer. Theyre joined by a range of top quality tribute acts including Ultimate Eagles, Fleetwood Bac, Whos Next and Pure Floyd.

Theres also some great local talent to enjoy at the Cream of Cambridge Stage, which features performances from local favourites like Freds House, as well as an acoustic stage which will play host to acts including The Swamptruck Goodtime Band and Aint Misbehavin.

Tickets for the full four days are 105, and day tickets are available starting at just 25. www.cambridgerockfestival.co.uk



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NEWMARKET NIGHTS The fantastic Newmarket Nights series draws to an end this month, and theyre rounding o their string of summer concerts in style with a trio of top acts. Up fi rst, a man who needs no introduction, the legendary Tom Jones will be stopping by on Friday 1 August to perform a crowd-pleasing collection of his classic hits including the likes of Delilah, Its Not Unusual and Whats New Pussycat. Its the third time in four years that the Welsh crooner has graced the Newmarket Racecourse with his distinctive dulcet tones and its always been a popular show so be sure to get in quick if youre after tickets.

Next to play is British rapper Dizzee Rascal, who visits Newmarket on Friday 8 August. Famous for number one tracks like Bonkers and Holiday, this larger than life hero of the UK grime scene famously performed at the Olympics opening ceremony in 2012, as well as winning the Mercury Music Prize in 2003 making him the fi rst ever rapper to be awarded the accolade. Adult tickets start at 30.

Bringing down the curtain on the 28th season of Newmarket Nights will be Scottish rockers Wet Wet Wet, who play on Friday 15 August. The band are well known for their cover of the Troggs hit Love Is All Around, which was immortalised in the fi lm Four Weddings and a Funeral and spent a phenomenal 15 weeks at the top of the chart in 1994. Youll be treated to that, and a host of other classics including Wishing I Was Lucky, Sweet Little Mystery and Goodnight Girl from Pellow et al, whove recently completed their greatest hits tour. Adult tickets start at 35. www.newmarketracecourses.co.uk

Some of entertainments biggest household names began their career singing or performing on the streets of their home town (Rod Stewart, Tracy Chapman, Eddie Izzard). For three days this month, the streets of Cambridge will come alive with dance, music and song for the sixth annual Buskers and Street Performers Festival, taking place throughout the city centre, 15-17 August. Started in 2008 by Heather Bevan-Hunt, and almost doubling in size since then, it aims to showcase the diversity of music, street theatre, dance and all other performance arts being nurtured in our creative city.

As well as performances on Christs Pieces and throughout the streets of Cambridge there will be workshops at Millers Music and live music at the Earl of Beaconsfi eld, Mill Road. Past performers have included belly dancers, jugglers, magicians, African dancers and musicians of all kinds, including last years joint public favourites Freds House and duo Aint Misbehavin. And because no-one busks for more than an hour in one spot, variety is guaranteed.

Heather, festival director, says: Its a great opportunity for young up-and-coming performers to showcase their act where the street is the stage. With such a varied programme of entertainment throughout the festival there will be something to suit every taste.

Free to attend, the Cambridge Buskers Festival will begin at 10am, running until 4pm in the city centre streets (later at certain venues).

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ugust is often the slowest month for live music but 2014 has monumentally bucked this trend in Cambridge.

With some fantastic shows on the radar it was tough to call a gig of the month, but The Pains of Being Pure At Heart have sneaked it for us, just! These Brooklyn indie-pop stalwarts, who returned with their eagerly anticipated third LP titled Days of Abandon in June, will play The Portland Arms on Tuesday 19 August. The bands new album comes o the back of two critically acclaimed records 2009s self-titled debut and its 2011 follow-up, Belong and demonstrates the groups ability to shift musical registers from bedroom pop daydreams to Alternative Nation anthems.

Sofar Sounds are back in Cambridge this month, with a special show as part of this years Romsey Art Festival. Sofar Sounds curate secret, intimate gigs in 37 countries around the world, and in July, they brought We Were Evergreen and Will Roberts to the city in a secret show. Whilst were sworn to secrecy about this months performance, we can reveal that it will take place somewhere in Romsey and the line-up will not disappoint. Only those subscribed to the Sofar Sounds mailing list will get an invite to the show so get yourself signed up at sofarsounds.com.

The mesmerising St Vincent plays the Cambridge Junction on 19 August as part of a brief run of UK dates following her recently released fourth album, St Vincent, which was met with widespread critical acclaim. This latest album showcases St Vincent (aka Annie Clark) at her most assured and gripping as she meshes distorted, aggressive electric guitars and bold vocal and synthesiser arrangements on top of a relentless rhythm section.

With performances at the Reading and Leeds Festival weekender at the end of the month, Deaf Havana return to Cambridge

Jordan Worland from local music website Slate the Disco selects his must-see gigs in Cambridge this month

Tell us about your gig at www.slatethedisco.com

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for a pre-festival warm-up show. The Norfolk sextets last show in the city was a sell-out; this time they play Cambridge Junction on 21 August.

Local band The Whybirds return to The Portland Arms this month, playing on Saturday 9th. The group have been busy over the last few years, running up and down the country spreading their English take on southern fried rock and roll to the

masses. Lazy comparisons would be The Boss, Lynyrd and Neil Young, but hell, its not rocket science, but we like it. Theyll be supported by Winter, a band who are led by brothers Matt and Joe Winter and form close harmonies over folky rock that have brought comparisons to Band Of Horses, Fleet Foxes and Simon and Garfunkel.

Native New Yorker Je rey Lewis is a comic book writer/artist and a musician, performing in numerous outfi ts; his most recent music incarnation Je rey Lewis & The Jrams plays The Portland Arms on Wednesday 13 August. Lewiss music is a collision of folk protest, avant-garde and lo-fi pop tied together with absurd and confessional lyrics.

Stanley Brinks & The Wave Pictures play The Portland Arms on Friday 15th. The show gives us a chance to catch the outfi ts latest material live, having released Gin, the third time these two have collaborated, earlier this year.

Mick Turner, best known as the guitarist for Australian post-rock band Dirty Three, plays The Portland Arms on Sunday 17th. Turners solo work is sombre, mostly instrumental and fi lled with his signature singular guitar style.

Turner will be supported by Cambridge outfi t Fuzzy Lights. Fuzzy Lights have grown organically into a powerful and confi dent band weaving together elements of pastoral psych-folk and noise-rock. They now sit poised ready to reach a far wider audience with their most fully realised and direct set of songs to date, hinting at elements of dream-pop.

Texan trio Ringo Deathstarr not only have an excellent name, but are also one of the best shoegaze bands knocking around at present. Their show at The Portland Arms on 1 September will surely among the loudest of the year.

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THEMES AND STRANDSExpect everything from the latest blockbusters to the very best in independent foreign cinema, short films, documentaries and more. Highlights this year include screenings of restored titles by the German film director Gerhard Lamprecht, one of the pioneers of cinema during its silent days. Be whisked back to the 1920s with digitally restored screenings of Slums of Berlin, Children of No Importance, People To Each Other and Under the Lantern. These silent films present a picture of the margins of society in 1920s Berlin: an underbelly of the roaring twenties which tells stories of

ordinary people and sub-proletarians in their everyday life, in between the promise of happiness, global economic crisis and collapse in a sizzling, rapidly growing metropolis. The films will be presented with new scores and, in some cases, a live accompaniment by Guenter Buchwald.

Continuing the international theme, and building on a successful two years of celebrating the best of Catalan cinema, the 2014 festival returns for another look at the extraordinary and diverse talent developing in this nation within Spain as it argues for full independence.

Looking closer to home, celebrate the mammoth task undertaken by historian, maverick and Trinity College alumnus

Andrew Sinclair when he enlisted Liz Taylor and Richard Burton to adapt Dylan Thomass masterpiece Under Milk Wood for the big screen. The 1972 film will be screened digitally to mark the Dylan Thomas centenary year, with the director in attendance to talk about his life and working with the finest and most impossible of 1970s British acting talent.

HIGHLIGHTSNew releases include The Keeper of Lost Causes, a thrilling adaptation of the bestselling Department Q crime novels by Jussi Adler-Olsen. Carl

Renowned for its diverse programme of cinema, from classic to contemporary, art house to mainstream, the Cambridge Film Festival returns at the end of August for its 34th year. The third-longest film festival in the country, with a growing international reputation, the Cambridge Film Festival is operated by the charitable Cambridge Film Trust and funded by BFI Film Forever. It

takes place at the Arts Picturehouse and at other venues some of them delightfully unusual in and around the city

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Mrck (The Killing) plays a disgraced detective who is assigned to a department for old and terminated cases. Going against orders, he dives headlong into a mystery of a missing policeman, only to fi nd himself in the dark underworld of Copenhagen. Plus, Jesse Eisenberg, Dakota Fanning and Peter Sarsgaard star in Night Moves, a fi lm about three environmentalists plotting to blow up a dam.

Brand new black comedy Life of Crime stars Jennifer Aniston, John Hawkes and Isla Fisher and is based on the bestselling novel by Elmore Leonard. When a pair of low-level crooks kidnap the wife of a corrupt real estate developer, they get both more and less than they bargained for Staying on topic, The Kidnapping of Michel Houellebecq has been well reviewed, as has In Order of Disappearance, a compelling revenge story set in Norway.

Cherry Tobacco is a character-driven, bittersweet coming of age story of fi rst love, about a girl who ditches her dull life to go on a hike through a bog with a friend. Violette, meanwhile, charts the relationship between two literary women, while Sundance winner The Case Against 8 looks behind the scenes at the case to overturn Californias ban on same-sex marriages.

Documentary 20,000 Days on Earth, following a fi ctitious 24 hours in the life of musician and icon Nick Cave, has been described as an intimate

portrayal of the artistic process, and The Overnighters, a documentary, shows a group of desperate men as they chase their dreams and run from their demons in the North Dakota oil fi elds, as a local pastor risks all to help them.

Marcel Carnes 1939 classic Le Jour Se Leve gets a revival, and dont miss Down by Law, the 1986 jailbreak movie with a di erence which focuses more on the interaction between the convicts than their means of escape.

Other highlights include critics favourite Home From Home, an Alpine Western chronicling the history of the German people, A Most Wanted Man, Night Will Fall and sumptuous historical drama Amour Fou.

FAMILY FILM FESTIVALMeanwhile the ever-popular Family Film Festival will be bigger and better this year, with a special focus on Roald Dahl, marking the 50th anniversary of the publication of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. We also like the sound of Superhero Saturdays, and watch out for banana skins and cream pies when Slapstick Sunday comes around.

GRANTCHESTER SCREENINGSAlways a highlight of the Festival, the wonderful outdoor screenings return to Grantchester Meadows to o er a unique cinema experience under the stars. Owen



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Baker, marketing manager, says: Were really going big on the Grantchester Meadows screenings over the bank holiday weekend. Weve got six fi lms showing over two nights, including the Grand Budapest Hotel and the Lego Movie plus some sci-fi stu as well.

The Grantchester screenings take place on 23 and 24 August, or take a seat at the lido on Jesus Green for a special poolside screening on 14 September.

Whatever your tastes, Cambridge Film Festival o ers the perfect opportunity to branch out and discover fi lms you might never ordinarily see. Make sure to take a chance on that silent fi lm or French documentary: you might end up being pleasantly surprised.

I think the festival breaks into three strands, refl ects Owen. Youve got the relatively mainstream stu : last year we had the premier of Woody Allens Blue Jasmine which went on to be very successful. Theyre the ones with famous directors, famous actors and they tend to sell themselves. Then at the other extreme theres the art-house fi lms, that are maybe a bit more niche and suited to the real cinephiles. But in the middle there are a lot of fi lms that might look unfamiliar, but wont disappoint. They might be in black and white, have subtitles or something, but theyre completely mainstream. There was a great fi lm last year called My Sweet Pepper Land which was a sort of Western, but made in Turkey. But it was a perfectly accessible subject matter. Those are the fi lms that might surprise people, and the fi lms I think people should seek out.

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ambridgeshires friendliest festival is back this month, 29-31 August, with a diverse line-up of fantastic acts. Now in its

sixth year, LodeStar is a festival for everyone, from serious music bu s to those who just want to relax in the sun with a picnic. It prides itself on its family-friendly credentials, so bring the brood and let them run wild, get covered in face paint and dance to some great tunes.

On Friday, catch music from Public Service Broadcasting, a banjo-playing London-based pair with a penchant for corduroy and retro TVs. Expect big anthems from The Ramona Flowers, then ramp it up a notch with hard-rocking trio The Rocket Dolls.

Headlining this year are indie four-piece Delays, who came to prominence in 2004 with their debut album, Faded Seaside Glamour, full of mellow, summery tracks like Long Time Coming and Wanderlust. Drawing infl uence from the Manics, their style is characterised by Greg Gilberts distinctive falsetto vocals and mellow synths and guitars. They play on Saturday night, along with fellow indie-electro outfi t The Sunshine Underground, dubsteppers Submotion Orchestra, whore sure to get everyone on their feet, and As Animals.

Theres lots more music on Sunday too from FEMME, The Hoosiers, Lucy Mason and more. Were also pretty excited about The Cyriacs Ceilidh on Friday at The Fen Stage, where they will hold open mic sessions throughout the day, so bring your guitar and a couple of songs in case you feel inspired.

If youre wondering where it all takes place, Doug Durrant can tell you. He set up LodeStar in his own fi eld in Lode in 2009; part of a farm thats been in his family for

four generations. The fi elds of LodeStar are a very special place to be, and its something thats felt by many who come, says Doug.

As night touches the ground of this fl at fenland it yields an expansive sky sprinkled with stars that all seem to centre on the North Star, the Pole Star, that has guided people since time began. LodeStar isnt about profi teering, its about bringing people together.

Music is an emotive thing: it captures our feelings, changes emotions and gives us timeless memories. I like to think LodeStar, in a small way, helps people escape their daily routine and have a memorable time.

Camping at LodeStar is a far cry from the muddy canvas squats of Glastonbury. Pitch up in the Family Friendly and Quiet Camping areas for a more relaxing nights sleep, and theres an area for caravans and camper vans too. Or, treat yourself to one of LodeStars pre-prepared luxury bell tents (300) featuring proper beds and solar LED lighting.

The des reses of the campsite, however, are the Sshh Yurts, which come with luxury foam mattresses, a co ee table, mirror, funky seating and a lockable door. One yurt for four people for three nights costs 660.

Says Doug: All festival-goers love LodeStar: clean toilets, wide open spaces, green grass and quality music. Its very family friendly but still great for all festival and music fans.

Tickets for the full weekend are 75 (adult), 65 (15-17). 14 years and under go free.

www.lodestarfestival.com

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The boutique festival in the Fens is back for another three days of great live music and entertainment this month.

Here's what's in store...

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he artistic talents of Cambridges most creative neighbourhood will be celebrated this month as

the Romsey Art Festival returns from 9-24 August. Its the second outing for this multi-venue event, which features exhibitions, fi lm screenings, craft fairs, open studios, mural paintings and more, all with a goal of celebrating community through contemporary art.

Home to various exciting art spaces, as well as an abundance of quirky independent shops and cafs, the Romsey, Mill Road and Petersfi eld area has long been regarded as the true cultural quarter of Cambridge, and the festival o ers the perfect opportunity to soak up all this vibrant corner of the city has to o er.

The event is spearheaded by the team at the Cambridge Art Salon, who were keen to showcase the wealth of talent in the local community, making lots of di erent kinds of art as widely accessible as possible.

The arts embraces so many diverse disciplines and mediums that everyone in the community should be able to see them as something that includes, and is meaningful for them, explains Ruthie Collins, director of the Salon. That isnt always the case. The Cambridge Art Salon, particularly through the Romsey Art Festival, aims to change that. We also see the Art Festival as a vital starting place for new contemporary arts or creative projects with a real community focus.

The festival opens with a family-friendly Hope for Syria day on Saturday 9 August, taking place 12-6pm at Hope Street Yard. As well as a bouncy castle and face painting for the little ones, there will be lots of stalls to explore, selling everything from retro clothing,

bric-a-brac, furniture and art to Dutch and electric bikes. Theres also a busy line-up of live music planned which includes performances from The Tuesday Club, Ellis, Connely & Reed and Incredible Creedence, amongst lots of others. Food-wise, youll be able to get stuck into hot dogs, burgers, pizza and ice cream, as well as co ee, beers and wines.

Live art will hit the streets from 3pm on the same day as the festivals Art Party Walk starts out from the skate ramp at Parkside. Opening with music and dance from SIN Cru, the Rebel Arts cycle-powered disco will lead the way over the bridge into Romsey Town. Local people are invited to join the procession, bringing along their music-inspired costumes and creations.

Also on the schedule for this years festival are a host of exhibitions from local artists throughout the two weeks, including a show at the Six Bells pub, led by Jill Eastland and the Rebel Arts Network. Meanwhile photographer Matt Widgery will be exhibiting his Mill Road Faces collection, as well as sharing some tricks of the trade to help you get snapping in his street photography workshop.

There will also be a series of specially commissioned audio installations entitled Fade Into View around the Romsey Town and Mill Road area. Created by Unclaimed Creatures also commissioned by the likes of the British Museum these site-responsive movements can be listened to individually or altogether; see www.unclaimedcreatures.org for details.

Fernando Feijoo and Matt Bagnell will be celebrating the launch of their collaborative print book ProjectRun which curiously considers the many uses of the word run. In addition, the two will also be leading a print workshop, where you (and your dog) are invited to enjoy a day experimenting with wood block type poster printing, as well as lino cut images.

Theres plenty to entice fi lm bu s over the course of the festival too, with Cambridge Cinema Shorts taking over the Bath House on Saturday 9 August to present an afternoon of enigmatic, thought-provoking short fi lms.

The Romsey areas many popular foodie haunts are getting in on the arty action too, with the likes of cocktail bar 196 on Mill Road o ering a unique concoction in honour of the festival and caf Urban Larder hosting a special exhibition by typographic artist Katy Figg.

Cambridge Food Tours, meanwhile will be o ering a special Where Food Meets Art walking tour which takes in multiple art exhibitions and seven delicious tastings at some of Mill Roads favourite foodie haunts.

There will be plenty more to enjoy throughout the fortnight as well, with artists of all levels sharing their talents and skills with those keen to nurture their creativity, so be sure to get out and enjoy this unique celebration of art and the Romsey community.

www.romseyartfestival.org.uk

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A festival within a festival, named in honour of the Thin White Duke. Eight acts soundtrack eight otherwise silent fi lms across four nights, with each performance more daring than the next. This is a chance for musicians and audiences alike to step outside their comfort zones and try something new; each performance will be atmospheric, unique, and possibly unrepeatable.

The fi lms hold centre stage, whilst the musicians dictate the mood a chance to celebrate both independent fi lm and independent music at the same time.

Held upstairs at CB2 Bistro, Norfolk Street, the line-up features several notable bands from both Cambridge and further afi eld. Much loved post-rock group Fuzzy Lights perform their interpretation of Bill Morrisons 2002 art fi lm Decasia a wordless movie pieced together from old, decaying footage.

Fresh from composing the soundtrack to indie fl ick The Knife That Killed Me, Tom Adams performs his soundtrack to a series of documentaries by Relevant Films. And after successful stints at Night Watch, BBC Introducing Ireland, and writing a Fringe-ready musical, pianist Gaze is Ghost soundtracks a new fi lm by internationally-exhibited surrealist Karl Dmitri Bishop.

Between sets there will be screenings of shorts by local fi lmmakers, too notably, the fruits of some 2014 workshops run by Oblique Arts, made by the people of Romsey. For the full line-up, check the Romsey Art Festival website. 4 a night or 7 for a season ticket. Turn up at 8pm to get a good seat, and don't forget the popcorn!

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We explore the arts and culture scene in Cambridge, showcasing some of the many exciting exhibitions and shows taking place around the city

PHILIPPA GREGORYThe queen of historical fi ction will be descending on Toppings in Ely for a discussion about her gripping new book, The Kings Curse, on 13 August. Through bestselling novels like The Other Boleyn Girl and The White Queen, the author and historian has cast a wholly new light on the scandals of the Tudor court, often as seen from the sidelines or from the perspective of women. When The Other Boleyn Girl was published in 2002, it caused a stir amongst historians (David Starkey isnt a fan...) who condemned her lack of historical accuracy something which Gregory claims is a hallmark of her work. Accurate or not, she has an undoubtable talent for immersing her readers in a time and place through sumptuous descriptions and thundering plots. The Other Boleyn Girl, and those which followed, have proved hugely successful, spawning big and small screen adaptations: Gregory herself even appeared as a character in ITVs The White Queen last year.

Her new yarn hurtles us deep into the turbulent aftermath of The War of the Roses. Margaret Pole is one of the few surviving members of the Plantagenet dynasty following the death of Richard III. But while she used to wear her name like a badge of honour, now she must watch her step and rely on her wits to survive

The Kings Curse is the concluding novel in Gregorys Cousins War series. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start; tickets 8 (7 adv).www.toppingbooks.co.uk

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2002, it caused a stir amongst historians (David Starkey isnt a fan...) who

THRSE RAQUIN The indomitable Alison Steadman, known and loved for her roles in Abigails Party and Gavin and Stacey, makes an appearance at Cambridge Arts Theatre this month, starring in Emile Zolas Thrse Raquin. A story of lust, madness and destruction, featuring a beautiful but doomed heroine, Thrse Raquin was heavily censored when it was released in 1867. Trapped in a loveless marriage to her sickly cousin Camille, as arranged by her overbearing aunt, Thrse enters into a passionate a air with a childhood friend and together they hatch a murderous plot

In a preface to his second edition, Zola assigns the four humours to each of his four main characters: melancholic, sanguine, phlegmatic and choleric. For a more in-depth discussion about the play, head along to the pre-show talk at 6.30pm Monday or the post-show talk on Tuesday.

Runs 25-30 August, 7.45pm (2.30pm Thurs & Sat matinee); tickets from 15.www.cambridgeartstheatre.com

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MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Romance, rivalry, trickery and a couple of shocking twists, Much Ado About Nothing is headed to a college garden near you this summer, as performed by Shakespeares Globe on Tour. Hero and Claudio are seemingly the perfect couple, falling in love at fi rst sight and preparing to marry. Beatrice and Benedick, on the other hand, are constantly bickering though their friends are determined to bring them together. One of Shakespeares wittiest, most charming plays, but with plenty of drama too, its at Corpus Christi College from 22 to 31 August, 7.30pm and 2pm (most days, but check online). Tickets 20. www.cambridgeartstheatre.com

DREAMBOATS AND MINISKIRTSIn 2009, fans of classic rock n roll were handed a dime for a jukebox musical in the form of Dreamboats and Petticoats. Set in a youth club in the early 1960s, it followed a group of music-loving teens in pursuit of stardom and love, accompanied by killer hits from Roy Orbison and Billy Fury.

This year, prepare to return to the swinging 60s as the hotly anticipated sequel, Dreamboats and Miniskirts, hits stages across the country. When we left o , Laura and Bobby were set to conquer the world with their song but things havent turned out quite as planned. The world is changing: hemlines have heightened and the slicked-back qui s have been replaced by bowl cuts as Beatlemania takes hold of the nation...

Catch Dreamboats and Miniskirts at the Arts Theatre, 18-23 August. Performance times vary, see online for more details on times. Tickets from 15.www.cambridgeartstheatre.com

PIMMS, PENS & PENCILSDiscover the art collection at Murray Edwards College and hone your own skills in a relaxed and informal drawing session. Situated o Huntingdon Road, this is an extensive, permanent collection of modern art by female artists, including paintings, prints, sculpture and more.

The sessions take place on 5, 12 and 19 August, 6.30-8.30pm. Tickets are 10 and include all materials, plus a glass of Pimms to get the creative juices fl owing. www-art.newhall.cam.ac.uk

SUMMER GIFT & FOOD FAIR AND ALICE IN WONDERLANDSpend the day in the glorious grounds of Ely Cathedral browsing stalls and soaking up the ambience as their Summer Gift and Food Fair gets underway on 2 August, running 10am-4pm. Expect lots of great food, childrens activities and a few friendly farm animals to meet.

Once youve had your fi ll of Pimms and ice cream, settle down to watch an outdoor production of Alice in Wonderland The Musical at 3pm, performed on the East Lawn. This fun, vivacious, family-friendly production comes courtesy of Cambridge Touring Theatre Company and features an opera-singing Mad Hatter, celebrity chef dormouse and a corgi-loving Queen of Hearts who looks suspiciously like our own HRH Picnics are welcome, and everyones encouraged to join in by dressing up as their favourite Wonderland character.

The fair is free to attend, while tickets for the show are 10 (6 children). www.elycathedral.org

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PETER PAN AT WIMPOLEEveryone knows that Peter Pan is about pirates, crocodiles and fairy dust, right? Wrong! On 29 August, watch a brand new take on this childrens classic as Heartbreak Productions present Peter Pan and the Lost Boys. Instead of starting out with Wendy, John and Michael telling stories in a Victorian nursery, this innovative adaptation starts out at a popular skate park, for which the Lost Boys are staging a protest to save it from demolition. Soon, they fi nd themselves whisked away to the magical kingdom of Neverland for an adventure beyond their wildest dreams and imaginations

Peter Pan and the Lost Boys takes place outdoors in the gorgeous grounds of Wimpole Hall, 29 August at 7.30pm. Therell be a barbecue from 6.30pm, or bring your own drinks and picnic. Chairs or rugs plus warm clothing are essential! Tickets 14 (10 children 5-17; family ticket 46).www.nationaltrust.org.uk

MACBETH AT WIMPOLEA dramatically di erent production of one of Shakespeares most celebrated works comes to the stunning grounds of Wimpole Hall on 1 August. In a First World War rehabilitation centre, a group of soldiers commemorate the lives of those they have lost with a haunting performance of 'The Scottish Play' which will ensure that the horrors of war are not forgotten. But witchcraft, manipulation and murder ensue as the soldiers attempt to recover from the physical and mental scars of war.

This bold, psychological adaptation by Heartbreak Productions explores the barbaric nature of ambition, witches, wives and a tortured soul. It starts at 7.30pm though therell be a barbeque beforehand at 6.30pm. Alternatively bring your own picnic, together with a chair or a rug to sit on (and warm clothing for when the sun goes down).

Tickets are 14 (10 children aged 5-17; family ticket 46).www.nationaltrust.org.uk

CAMBRIDGE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVALThe Cambridge Shakespeare Festival, which opened in July and is currently in residence at Cambridges college gardens, returns with a whole new programme for August. At Trinity, the stage is set for the downfall of Othello, a brilliant general and passionate lover whose humours turn to jealousy and rage when the manipulative Iago plants seeds of doubt as to the fi delity of Othellos wife, Desdemona. It runs until 16 August. Twelfth Night surges into St Johns for an evening of high drama as Viola, shipwrecked on a strange land, disguises herself as a boy only to fall in love with her troubled master, Duke Orsino (also until 16 August).

Meanwhile, over at Robinson, witness the complex and gripping story of The Merchant of Venice (until 23 August), featuring the wise and fearless Portia and anguished Jewish moneylender, Shylock. The Taming of the Shrew completes the set, taking place over at Homerton (until 23rd). Fair and docile Bianca isnt permitted to marry until her elder sister Katherine weds but fi nding a suitor wholl take her on proves a challenge. An interesting study of gender roles, its sure to give you lots to talk about on the way home.

All performances start at 7.30pm. Tickets 15 (11 concessions). Arrive early and grab a chair, or sit at the front with a picnic. www.cambridgeshakespeare.com



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CAMBRIDGE EARLY MUSICBe transported back to the age of Renaissance and Baroque England with Cambridge Early Music. On 3 August, Little St Marys Church in Cambridge hosts The Parley of Instruments: The Amorous Flute and Sprightly Hoboy by Henry Purcell. 4pm, tickets from 15. Then, enjoy music composed especially to accompany Restoration and Georgian productions of Shakespeare on 6 August. Shakespeare After Shakespeare takes place at 8pm in the breathtaking setting of Trinity College Chapel (from 20). On 9 August, the students of the Baroque Music Summer School present The Purcell Legacy, featuring Purcell and Handel. It starts at 7.30pm at the Emmanuel United Reformed Church, Trumpington (from 10).

Music from the Great Houses of 16th century England forms the theme for An Argosy For England, at Sidney Sussex Chapel on 10 August (2pm, from 15). Next up, were back in Shakespeare territory for Awake! Awake! on the 13th, a programme of English ballads and dances set to the plays of the Bard (8pm, from 20). Students of the Renaissance Music Summer School will perform Musica Transalpina on 15 August, featuring English and Italian music (12/10).

Finally, celebrate the musical masterpieces of Tudor England in Westron Wynde, taking place 16 August at noon; tickets from 12.www.cambridgeearlymusic.org

SCULPTURE EXHIBITION AT IMAGINE GALLERYAcclaimed French artist Sandra Courlivant is due to open an exhibition at Imagine Gallery, Long Melford, on 30 August, showcasing her inspiring new works.

Already a respected equine sculptor, after spending time amongst the people of Mongolia her work has changed to refl ect their simple, unchanged and joyful way of life. www.imaginegallery.co.uk

BYARD ART SUMMER EXHIBITIONA summery selection of diverse artworks is currently on show at Byard Art, the spacious, modern gallery on Kings Parade. Their Summer Exhibition, running until 14 September, comprises original paintings, sculptures, ceramics, mixed media artwork, limited edition prints and photography by over 50 artists, displayed over two fl oors in the heart of Cambridge. The exhibits change regularly over the shows seven-week run so its an exhibition that is worth visiting several times. And the eclectic mix of styles, media and price promises something for everyone, from that special statement painting for your home to a striking piece of jewellery to complement your summer dress.www.byardart.co.ukwww.byardart.co.uk



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BENJAMIN GROSVENORClassical virtuoso Benjamin Grosvenor will be tickling the ivories at Sa ron Hall this month in whats sure to be an exquisite and highly accomplished performance. Grosvenor fi rst came to prominence when he won the Keyboard Final of the BBCs Young Musician Competition in 2004 at the tender age of 11. Since then he has gone on to dazzle audiences the world over with his natural fl air and poetic style, including a Proms performance at the Royal Albert Hall.

Hes treating us to an evening of Mendelssohn, Schubert, Ravel and others when he plays Sa ron Hall on 30 August. Starts 7.30pm; tickets cost 5-20.

For more information and to view Sa ron Halls new season of events, visit their website.www.sa ronhall.com

ALICE IN WONDERLANDYou may already have come across Nasu Enzuru, the punky theatre group who put on wonderfully wild, outdoor productions laced with their own quirky stylings. This summer, prepare to have your world fl ipped sideways and enter a wonderland of mayhem and magic with their brand new reworking of Alice in Wonderland. Tumble down the rabbit hole with Nasus grungy, super-cool Alice, where youll fi nd lashings of live music, laughter, surreal characters and who knows what else

Youll fi nd Alice in Wonderland at three di erent venues this month as the company embark on a mini tour of Cambridge. On 18 August catch them at the enchanting setting of The Willow Tree, Bourn (7.30pm). Or make an evening of it at Burwash Manor (19-23 Aug) where theyve created a special pre-show menu. Showtime is 7.30pm. Or, embrace the madness and scuttle down to the Mill Lane punting station on 25 and 26 August, where the play will be performed on the river!

Tickets are 12/10.www.nasuenzurutheatre.com

SHAKESPEARE ON THE ROOFExperience Shakespeare from on high as The Varsity Hotel & Spa hosts a summer season of Shakespeare from its spectacular rooftop garden. The rooftop theatre will be held on 3 and 17 August and feature scenes from The Taming of The Shrew alongside recitals of Shakespeares Sonnets against the backdrop of the breathtaking Cambridge skyline. Curated by the Cambridge Shakespeare Festival, the performances are performed in full Elizabethan regalia and are designed to be enjoyed by all, from novices to devotees.

The performances are free to attend, but why not make an evening of it with a glass of bubbles and a post-theatre three course repast at The Varsitys in-house restaurant, The River Bar Steakhouse? Head chef Angus Martins summer menu of gourmet o erings includes choice cuts of locally reared steak, fresh fi sh, gourmet pies and summer salads.

David Crilly, artistic director of the Cambridge Shakespeare Festival, says: Were passionate about bringing Shakespeare to life in new ways and for new audiences, so were delighted to partner with the Varsity Hotel to create two unique theatrical experiences. Our actors are excited to be performing with such a stunning backdrop; we feel it gives a heightened drama to the Bards words which the audience is sure to enjoy.

The performance is free, however priority tickets are available along with a three-course dinner for 30. The action starts at 7pm with dinner to follow. www.thevarsityhotel.co.uk



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CRAFTING COLOUR AT THE MAAContemporary prints and paintings produced in Botswana over the last 25 years feature in the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropologys summer exhibition, Crafting Colour: Beads, Pattern and Painting from the Kalahari.

Many of the artists responsible view their work as a form of storytelling, and the stories they tell relate to the lives of their ancestors, hunting and gathering, but also their lives today, living with limited access to the land and its resources.

The exhibition, which runs until the end of September, will juxtapose black and white images of San people in Botswana during the 1930s from the museums collections, with the colourful images produced more recently at the Kuru Art Project. This art workshop was inspired by the ancient tradition of San rock art found across southern Africa. Archaeological evidence has suggested that people in Botswana made beads from ostrich eggshell before our species, Homo sapiens, arrived in Europe, and the exhibition explores the connections between beadwork and painting as artistic practices. www.maa.cam.ac.uk

CAMBRIDGESHIREHEIDELBERG MONTPELLIER YOUTH ORCHESTRAThe cream of young talent from three European cities (no prizes for guessing which!) unite for a spectacular concert at the Corn Exchange on 9 August. This includes Cambridges own European Youth Tri-Orchestra, who are celebrating over 50 years of music making. On the programme will be music from fi lms, familiar favourites and a few surprises.

Start time is 6pm; tickets cost 7.50.www.cornex.co.uk

ANGLIAN POTTERS SUMMER EXHIBITIONAnglian Potters, a group of local potters, sculptors and ceramics artists, will hold their annual Summer Exhibition this month, o ering members of the public and those thinking of getting involved with pottery the opportunity to see their work and fi nd out more about this ancient art.

The event takes place at Emmanuel College, 18 August-2 September, 10am-6pm (until 5pm Sundays).www.anglianpotters.org.uk

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ugust is here. Id like to say theres nothing to write on the arts this month as Im spending it sunning myself

on an ancient Crete island with only crustaceans (and white sand, mmmm) for company. But there is plenty going on and I am spending my August here in the UK. Luckily, much of it is right good, as they say up north.

The Romsey Art Festival is back for its second year, this time supported by the Arts Council as well as Cambridge City Council which has meant we have not only been able to eat proper square meals (with veg etc), but commission new work by the likes of Petersfi eld-based Unclaimed Creatures (whos appeared at the British Museum and Battersea Arts Centre this is her fi rst Cambridge-based installation) to create a series of audio installations around Romsey Town and the Mill Road area.

Weve also asked Rebel Arts to lead an Art Party Walk starting at the Skate Ramp next to Parkside Swimming Pool at 3pm on 9 August your chance to celebrate your community and contemporary art with a colourful brigade of community groups, artists and art lovers make your own crazy creative work or costume and walk up into Romsey Town!

Sin Crus hip-hop collective are creating a series of dances up and down Mill Rd for the walk, plus there are music stages at Hope St Yard and the Argyle St Co-op and song-writing workshops in the likes of the Earl of Beaconsfi eld. Watch out for the launch of Sofar Sounds at the festival, as well. Plenty of happenings from SHINDIG and heaps for families, too. It runs until 23 August, so come down and celebrate check www.romseyartfestival.org.uk!

Wysing Artss annual summer music and art festival is also hotly tipped this year, with its focus on women working in experimental art and music looks brilliant! Space Time: The Future will be the perfect place to get out of the city, refresh yourself, sip cocktails to some world-class art in a rural (frankly blissful) setting.

I cut my teeth as a very young curator years ago working in the electronica and art scene up in She eld. Can honestly say

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this kind of initiative is much needed the music industry still badly needs bringing into the 21st century when it comes to how it treats and perceives its female professionals (Oh right youre a groupie, obv Er, no I am trying to discuss your work). Will not mention my illustrative anecdote about the Godfather of Hip Hop DJ Kool Herc, here its too rude. But kudos to Wysing for an excellent theme this year. Incidentally, check one of Cambridges leading music industry professionals Yvette Chivers, with her Breaking Boundaries campaign to raise funds for deaf-blind childrens projects through the medium and love of dance music www.facebook.com/breakingboundariesglobal.

Other rural art happenings include Deanna Tysons artist residency at pub The Plough, in Shepreth, that starts this month. The pub will be home to a lively, creative, family friendly hub, with a rolling programme of exhibitions and community events. We want to create an enthusiastic community of people of all ages keen to engage with the arts, says Deanna. The

perfect day trip from Cambridge, if you fancy some creative fun in a down to earth, relaxed setting over beer!

Finally, if you fi nd yourself up at the University of Cambridges Library this month (um, you might be a student), check out The Escape Of Paris an exhibition of books and stunning illustrations showing the liberation of Paris post-Nazi occupation. Almost as fascinating as Gustav Metzger appearing at Kettles Yard, with this interesting show Lift Off, which Ive yet to see properly as my toddler son was making too much noise the last time we went, enjoying his own form of autocreation with a toy fi re engine. One (slightly confused) sta member even thought his noise making was part of the show!

Perhaps he was channelling Metzger himself, who once said: When I was young I wanted art that would lift o that would levitate, gyrate, bring together di erent, perhaps contradictory aspects of my being. Who knows? But whatever you do, enjoy your summer days, all!

Cambridge-based Miss Chivers and Breaking Boundaries raise

funds for deaf-blind children

Kettle's Yard hosts an exhibition on the work of Gustav Metzger until the end of August

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Take a trip out to Bourn's thriving contemporary arts hub this month for a female-fronted music festival with a di erence

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ecently named as one Vogue magazines best independent festivals, Wysing Art Centres boundary-pushing annual

music and arts extravaganza is quickly making a name for itself as the hottest ticket in town.

Taking place on Saturday 30 August, Space Time: The Future aims to celebrate the intersection of art and music, featuring 12 hours of performances, screenings and live music across three stages at the centres rural site in Bourn.

This years festival, uniquely, o ers a showcase of female talent, with a host of top experimental and electronic female musicians from across the globe, as well as bands fronted by women. Its a diverse line-up of entertainment which ranges from spoken word poetry and improvised sound performances through to jazzy post-punk, house music, techno and electro.

Exploring this years theme of The Future are Helena Hau (the impossibly cool resident DJ at Hamburgs Golden Pudel club), as well as San Francisco based composer and sound artist Holly Herndon, known for augmenting her tracks with foraged vocal samples from YouTube, Skype, and other audio sources.

Theyll be joined by post-pop-punk girl group Ravioli Me Away, as well as the lo-fi , hi-energy musical stylings of female trio Trash Kit. Theres also New York based multi-instrumentalist Ashley Paul, the skittering garage beats of Yola Fatoush and Nik Colk Void of London electronic trio Factory Floor will o er a solo performance.

Contributing to a screening programme meanwhile will be Bonnie Camplin, Rachel Maclean and The Gluts (Gina Birch of The Raincoats, Ka e Matthews and Hayley Newman), and all-female radio show The Other Woman will join forces with

TGA Magazine and alt-choir Gaggle to present a panel discussion and Q&A, asking performers at the festival to share their experiences and expertise.

Theres also the opportunity to pick up some stylish souvenirs in the stalls area, which will present art and merchandise from experimental galleries, record labels and independent publishers including Behind the X, Arcadia_Missa and The Everyday Press.

Space Time: The Future will form part of Wysing Arts 25th anniversary celebrations, and o ers an ideal chance to explore the impressive centre, learning more about its innovative artistic output and some of the many programmes and events it runs throughout the year. The event takes place from 12pm until midnight and tickets cost 28, or 38 including camping.

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MUSEUM


Banish rainy day boredom with a trip to one of Cambridge's museums, which have a host of special activities planned

k, so we might like to think of summer as an endless stretch of hazy barbeques, relaxing on beaches and picnicking on Jesus

Green, but lets be honest: wed be silly not to make any rainy day contingency plans. For times when you fi nd yourself staring longingly out of rain-splattered windows, be glad that Cambridges museums have put their heads together and come up with Summer at the Museums, a huge programme of events stretching from 24 July until 3 September.

20 local venues will be taking part, o ering a mix of creative activities, events and trails, ensuring theres plenty to discover and keep you entertained. Who doesnt want to build rockets at the Cambridge Museum of Technology or meet a Stone Age man at the Norris Museum?

Then, read ancient grafi tti and imagine life as a doomed prisoner at Ely Museums

historic gaol (where you can also watch a fi lm about eel catching and see some rather eerie Roman skeletons), or come face to face with some beautiful masks over at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.

If the sun does decide to shine, head over to the Farmland Museum & Denny Abbey to fi nd out about life on a 1940s farm, or pretend youre by the seaside at an event at the Museum of Cambridge. Get exclusive access to the Botanic Gardens after dark as they host their twilight bat walks. Did you know there are 18 species of bats in Britain? Using specialised bat detectors youll be able to pick out these enigmatic critters as they fl it, seemingly silently, overhead (suitable for eight years and above).

Calendars and scrapbooks are available from all participating museums and locations, or can be downloaded online from the website: www.cam.ac.uk/museums/summer.

AT THE MUSEUMS MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY & ANTHROPOLOGYDowning Street, CambridgeFeaturing: Local history and items from around the world brought back by Cambridge explorers. Includes a huge totem pole and a Roman skeleton from Arbury.Whats on? Books & Beyond (15 & 29 Aug, 2-4pm). Free.

BURWELL MUSEUM & WINDMILL Mill Close, BurwellFeaturing: Rural history and life in the fens through history, plus vintage vehicles and farm machinery. And dont forget to visit the working 19th century windmill.Whats on? Family Fun, Fenland Crafts & Wacky Windmills (28 Aug, 2-5pm). Normal admission.

CAMBRIDGE SCIENCE CENTRE Jesus Lane, CambridgeFeaturing: Hands-on activities and fun science facts, plus regular talks from local experts.Whats on? Marvel at webs, nests and more in Animal Architects (18 Aug, 11.30am). Normal admission.

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY BOTANIC GARDEN 1 Brookside, Cambridge Featuring: 40 acres of beautiful gardens, plus glasshouse, fi lled with beautiful and rare specimens.Whats on? Bear Hunting (2 Aug, 11am-3pm, 3) and Bats at the Botanic (23 Aug, 8pm, 5).

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MUSEUM OF CAMBRIDGE Castle Street, CambridgeFeaturing: The social history of Cambridge since 1700.Whats on? Dance Through The Decades (7 August, 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm) or spend a day at the seaside (21 Aug, 10.30am-2.30pm). Both normal admission.

MUSEUM OF CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY Sidgwick Ave, CambridgeFeaturing: Greek and Roman statues: part of Cambridge Universitys Faculty of Classics.Whats on? Hear myths about people turning into trees and create your own character in Changes Changes (5 Aug, 2pm), or step into a world of pirates (20 Aug, 2pm). Free.

CROMWELL MUSEUM Grammar School Walk, HuntingdonFeaturing: Much bigger inside than it looks, its crammed with memorabilia from the life of Oliver Cromwell a bit of a local hero in these parts...Whats on? Puppet Making & Robin Hood Puppet Show (2 Aug, 10.30am, 10; show 2pm, free).

ELY MUSEUM Market Street, ElyFeaturing: Fossils that you can pick up, Roman remains and archive footage of the Fens, located in the Bishops Gaol.Whats on? Crafts and activities with a Wind in the Willows theme (7 Aug, 11am-12.30pm). 3.

FARMLAND MUSEUM AND DENNY ABBEY Ely Road, WaterbeachFeaturing: Starting as a collection of pottery kept in a shoebox by a four-year-old boy, the museum now features over 10,000 objects from farming and rural life in Cambridgeshire.Whats on? Celebrate the Commonwealth Games with some alternative sports in Games, Games, Games! (6 & 7 Aug, 12-4pm). Normal admission.

FITZWILLIAM MUSEUM Trumpington Street, Cambridge Featuring: Mummies, vases, armour, famous paintings by Constable, Hogarth and Gainsborough the lot.Whats on? Family First Saturday (2 Aug, 2-4pm). Free.

KETTLES YARDCastle Street, Cambridge Featuring: A homely collection of artworks.Whats on? Studio Sunday make your own artworks inspired by the collection (3 Aug, 1-4pm). Free.

NORRIS MUSEUM The Broadway, St IvesFeaturing: Local history and prehistory, including bones from marine reptiles who lived here when Huntingdonshire was underwater.Whats on? Meet Your Ancestor! (20 Aug, 11am-3pm). Free.

THE POLAR MUSEUM Lensfi eld Road, CambridgeFeaturing: Arctic exploration equipment, journals, photos and clothing.Whats on? A Childrens Tour of the Museum (19 Aug, 10am). Free.

RAMSEY RURAL MUSEUMWood Lane, RamseyFeaturing: An old chemists shop, lots of tractors and even an outdoor loo! (There are indoor ones too)Whats on? 1940s Day (16 & 17 Aug, 10am-5pm). Free.

SAFFRON WALDEN MUSEUMMuseum Street, Sa ron WaldenFeaturing: An eclectic collection including Saxon treasure, Samurai armour, an Egyptian mummy and a glove that once belonged to Mark Queen of Scots.Whats on? Hands-On with History (6 Aug, 11am & 2pm). Normal admission.

SEDGWICK MUSEUM OF EARTH SCIENCES Downing Street, CambridgeFeaturing: Dinosaurs, dinosaurs, dinosaurs! And some cool fossils and rocks.Whats on? Make your own Fossil Imprints (6 Aug, 10.30am & 1.30pm). Free.

STAINED GLASS MUSEUMEly CathedralFeaturing: The colourful history of the art of stained glass.Whats on? Glass Fusing Workshop (6 Aug, 2pm). 10.

MUSEUM OF TECHNOLOGYCheddars Lane, CambridgeFeaturing: Historical industry equipment including the history of Cambridges sewers!Whats on? Design and build a rocket (6 August, 10am-12.30pm) or make a moving model (13 Aug, 2-4.30pm). Normal admission. WISBECH & FENLAND MUSEUM Museum Square, WisbechFeaturing: A treasure house of natural history, archaeology, photography, costumes and more, all within the towns grand library building.Whats on? Make your own Excalibur and a crown fi t for a king or queen (20 Aug, 10.30am-2.30pm). 50p!

WHIPPLE MUSEUM OF THE HISTORY OF SCIENCEFree School Lane, CambridgeFeaturing: A cornucopia of weird and wonderful instruments from astronomy and science.Whats on? Can You Believe Your Eyes? Explore the magic of optical illusions (4 Aug, 1-4pm). Free.

MUSEUM OF ZOOLOGY Downing Street, CambridgeFeaturing: The wonders of the animal kingdom.Whats on? Currently closed for redevelopment, it will be o ering activities and events at other museums.

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s festival fever takes hold of the country, one Cambridge shopping centre is getting well and truly into the spirit

by hosting its own music festival. This August bank holiday weekend, Summer Music Fest comes to Lion Yard Shopping Centre, set to showcase some of Cambridges top up-and-coming talent. Enjoy acoustic music as you shop and who knows, you may discover the next big thing!

Youve probably already come across Tom Korni, the One Boy Band, busking outside Great St Marys Church. Hotly tipped for big things, seek him out on 23 and 24 August (11.40am and 12.30pm) where hell be demonstrating his natural talent through acoustic covers of everything from Mr Bojangles to Blurred Lines. He won Cambridge Has Talent in 2013 and hes still just 16 years old.

Local poster boys Polar Collective will be playing on Friday 22 August, 1.20pm and 2.10pm. Adam, Ally, Gryph and Jake have taken Su olk by storm over the last two years and now they're set to conquer the rest of the UK with their infectious indie tunes, cheeky personalities and strong stage performances. Their four contrasting musical minds have collided to create a fresh collection of catchy indie-pop hits. After a jam-packed summer the boys will be releasing their debut single in September.

Established guitarist Michael Wilson veers down the indie-rock lines and will be performing on 23 August, 1.20pm and 2.10pm. He says: Ive been singing since I could open my mouth and have played the guitar for 14 years. I love trying out acoustic versions of dance tracks, heavy rock tunes and, most of all, the blues!

Singer-songwriter Katy Watts, from

St Neots, takes inspiration from the likes of Sheryl Crow and Alanis Morissette to create her catchy lyrics and simple melodies.

The last few years have been a big learning opportunity, not only as a singer and a songwriter, but as a person, she says. You seem to learn a lot about yourself when you are on a stage with lots of people staring at you, especially after being the girl at school who was too scared to put her hand up in class. I feel more confi dent than ever before as a musician and want to get my music heard by as many people as possible. See her on 24 August, 3.50pm and 4.40pm.

Elfi n indie-folk singer Rachel Clark grew up in Cambridge and favours a poetic, heartfelt style of music which perfectly suits her pure vocals. Shes played at Lodestar, Strawberry Fair and also Cambridge Junction, and her all-time goal is to sell out a gig at the Corn Exchange! Be captivated by her on 25 August, 1.20pm, 2.10pm and 3pm.

Also on the bill are singer-songwriter Phil Rogers (23 August), 15-year-old George Smith (25 August) and Dave Irving, a guitar teacher from Cambridge (23 August). Lion Yard is hosting great local musicians over the bank holiday weekend, bringing the festival atmosphere to your shopping experience, says Amy Rhys-Davies, Lion Yard centre manager.

We are very excited to be able to welcome acts including Tom Korni, one of the winners of last years Cambridge Has Talent, as well as many up and coming artists. If you like acoustic music, pop in and see whats happening throughout the weekend. And if your friends are performing, come and support them!

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SCIENCE!

Animal Carer EXPERIENCE DAYFor one day this August, animal lovers are invited to spend a day behind the scenes at Wood Green Animal Shelter in Heydon, taking care of a whole range of animals who need your help. Aimed especially at 7-11 year olds, the day begins at 10am when youll be introduced to the team and to the animals. Youll help with feeding time, making enrichment toys, cleaning the animals and giving them health checks, and therell be a chance to meet the surgery team and ask any questions you might have about working with animals. Finally, at the end of the day, all young carers will receive a goody bag and a special certifi cate.

Group sizes are never more than four, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Prices are 50 per child (free adult space) and it runs from 10am to 2pm, 7 August. www.woodgreen.org.uk

Animal anticsThere are two fab events taking place at Shepreth Wildlife Park this month, celebrating some of the parks biggest creatures and its very smallest. 4 August is Tiger Day, where visitors will fi nd all sorts of tiger-themed fun and games to take part in including face and nail painting, ra es, tiger tombolas, auctions and arts & crafts, and dont forget to pick up a slice of tiger cake. The Young Actors Company will be giving a performance of Tigers in the Wild, then theres Mr Beans Magic Show and the jungle bouncy castle too. Take part in an extra special pass the parcel around the tiger enclosure, then watch with bated breath as Cambridge Uniteds Josh Coulson and Ian Miller will be braving the tiger den to hide Ambas meat!

Tiger Day, which is in its ninth consecutive year, has so far helped to raise over 40,000 in aid of the tiger conservation charities 21st Century Tiger and Wildlife Vets International. Shepreths Rebecca Willers comments: We are always overwhelmed with the incredible success this event a ords each year, and we are very grateful to the super people who give up their day to work tirelessly raising funds and keeping the fun in motion. We are amazed to see the high levels of visitors we receive on Tiger Day, proving that the tigers here are a really popular attraction and people really do care about their plight in the wild. We hope that Tiger Day 2014 will be just as successful, and we can raise the much-needed funds to prevent this beautiful animal ever becoming extinct in the wild.

And because animals close to home need our help too, on 25 August Shepreth hosts Hedgehog Day, featuring games and activities to help raise funds and awareness for their Hedgehog Hospital.

Both events start at noon.www.sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk

For the science fan or naturalist in your family, theres lots going on at Cambridge Science Centre this month, starting with Animal Architects on the 18th. In this fascinating talk by the nice people from the Museum of Zoology, youll fi nd out how creatures create amazing things like beehives, tunnels, nests and other structures youd think were only possible with a set of very clever tools or at least a pair of hands. Suitable for ages six plus, it takes place 11.30am-12.15pm and its free.

Then, have you ever wondered why most animals have two of everything? Eyes, hands, feet, nostrils Well, wonder no more as the Museum of Zoology (they just cant stay away!) discuss how our bilaterian bodies develop. There are two drop in sessions on 18 August, see site for details. www.cambridgesciencecentre.org

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FOOD

GIN SPECTACULAR If gin is your tipple of choice, be sure to mark Tuesday 12 August in your diary, as Cambridge Wine Merchants are planning something rather exciting down at their Bridge Street bar. Drop in from 7pm for an evening of tastings, intriguing pairings and cocktails whipped up by one of the UKs top mixologists.

The event is being held to honour the launch of Burleighs Gin, which is distilled using traditional artisan methods by '45 West' director and master distiller Jamie Baxter (also responsible for Chase Vodka and the City of London Distillery).

Cambridge Wine Merchants, which won three awards in July at the International Wine Challenge Awards, will be the fi rst company to stock Burleigh Gin. And the Savoy Hotel, who hold a simultaneous launch on the same date, will use it as their house pour in August.

Free entry and pay as you go bar. www.cambridgewine.com

FOOD NEWSA MONTHLY ROUND-UP OF GASTRONOMIC GOINGS-ON IN CAMBRIDGE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA

SAFFRON WALDEN FOOD SAFARI Cambridge Food Tours will be launching a Food Safari in Sa ron Walden at the start of next month, o ering a chance to scratch beneath the surface of this pretty market town and discover some fantastic new foodie gems.

Steeped in history and boasting lots of lovely independent shops and cafs to explore, its a great location for a foodie adventure.

The tours kick o with a visit to the historic Audley End house for a guided walk through its walled kitchen garden, then continue into town for a traditional cream tea at a favourite local caf. After that, its o to visit some of Sa ron Waldens landmarks, including the maze and the market, before heading o to get hands-on in a cookery class (and then sit down and enjoy what youve made with a big glass of wine, of course!). www.cambridgefoodtour.com

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AL FRESCO AFTERNOONSStraight-talking celebrity chef Marco Pierre White, renowned for his no-frills approach in the kitchen, has come up with a simple but stunning answer to summer dining at his new Steakhouse Bar & Grill in Cambridge. Enjoy meticulously selected steak, thick cut chips and a selection of salads and summery fi sh dishes, served at the restaurants idyllic riverside garden, for just 17.50 per person. Which also saves hassle when it comes to splitting the bill! The menu is available from 1pm until 6.30pm, weather permitting. Alternatively, dine al fresco from the bar menu which celebrates local, seasonal produce and is perfect for diners preferring a quicker bite.

The MPW Steakhouse Bar & Grill generated enormous interest when it opened in April this year and benefi ts from one of the fi nest settings in Cambridge, by the Mill Lane punt station.

To make a reservation call 01223 259937.www.mpwsteakhousecambridge.com

COOKERY CLASSES AT THE LARDER Building on the success of the enormously popular cookery sessions at their annual Love Food week, foodie haven The Larder at Burwash Manor is now hosting regular cookery classes for both adults and children. This month, you can try your hand at creating some Italian favourites with Paola Davies from Romanos, wholl be covering focaccia making, chocolate salami, cookies and pizza and calzone making for the little ones. Adult classes meanwhile will include canap making with a glass of fi zz, as well as a paella demonstration. Paola will also be hosting a pop up restaurant, complete with cookery demo, so you can learn how to cook the delicious delicacies served up once you get back to your own kitchen.

There will also be sessions on pastry and pies, pasta-making and baking bread for both children and adults, and the Cake Fairies will be back too, delighting little chefs with their homemade gingerbread men and jam tarts. Classes start at 15. www.burwashlarder.co.uk

THIS MONTH AT THE WILLOW TREE The fabulous Nasu Enzuru theatre company are stopping by at the Willow Tree for a production of Alice in Wonderland this month, and to celebrate, the pub will host a special pre-show Mad Hatters Tea Party on opening night (18 August). Theres promise of lavish eat me and drink me delights around a long, Hatter-esque communal table, and if we know the Willow Tree, theyll embrace the Wonderland theme with enthusiasm and are sure to

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