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AD: Book now for 20% off Cambridge family punts
AD: Book now for 20% off Cambridge family punts
11 May 2022
See the city through fresh eyes with a Rutherford's guided punting tour - and get 20% off with our offer code
Jubilee: Top ways to celebrate across the area
Jubilee: Top ways to celebrate across the area
09 May 2022
From a thrilling day at Huntingdon Racecourse to a ‘right royal tour’ of Ely, here’s some ideas for toasting Her Majesty’s magnificent milestone
Win: £170 tickets to see Anne-Marie at Newmarket
Win: £170 tickets to see Anne-Marie at Newmarket
07 May 2022
Want to see pop superstar Anne-Marie live? You could win Premier tickets to see her at Newmarket Racecourses
Booking: Best Newmarket Nights line-up ever?
Booking: Best Newmarket Nights line-up ever?
04 May 2022
Including pop superstar Anne-Marie, dance pioneers Rudimental and indie heroes The Wombats, the 2022 Newmarket Nights line-up could be the best ever
Ad: Dream staycay destinations
Ad: Dream staycay destinations
01 May 2022
Whether you’re booking a minibreak or summer holiday, it’s time to play tourist on home turf. Velvet visits our area’s top staycation spots
Arts: The fierce and fabulous her-story of theatre
Arts: The fierce and fabulous her-story of theatre
29 April 2022
Telling the ‘her-story’ of British working-class entertainment from immigrant, queer, activist and occult perspectives, SHOWWOMEN is booking now
AD: Five useful car care checks to consider
AD: Five useful car care checks to consider
28 April 2022
These handy checks will help make your driving experience a pleasure rather than a chore, say the team at DAT Tyres
What's On: Music, drama and alfresco events
What's On: Music, drama and alfresco events
27 April 2022
Want to see Rag 'n' Bone Man play live on a forest stage? Dame Judi Dench and Lemn Sissay share their life stories? Book now and you can
Art: Welcome to a wonderland of watercolours
Art: Welcome to a wonderland of watercolours
26 April 2022
Members of the Society of East Anglian Watercolourists are showcasing their skills in a unique setting this month - and we're all invited
Easter: This year's top chocolate-free gift ideas
Easter: This year's top chocolate-free gift ideas
13 April 2022
Don’t want to give chocolate eggs this Easter? We’ve found the perfect gifts for grown ups, little ones and even the dog. . .
Event: Top line-up at Cambridge Literary Festival
Event: Top line-up at Cambridge Literary Festival
11 April 2022
Join the literati glitterati this month at the much-loved Cambridge Literary Festival. Velvet previews five events
Interview: Paloma Faith heads for Newmarket Nights
Interview: Paloma Faith heads for Newmarket Nights
06 April 2022
Paloma Faith is bringing her nationwide Age of Optimism tour to Newmarket Racecourses in June. And, as she tells Velvet, she can’t wait. . .
What's On: Three spirit-lifting events for spring
What's On: Three spirit-lifting events for spring
05 April 2022
This month brings the chance to see modern masterpieces, invest in one-of-a-kind jewellery and follow the Yellow Brick Road. . .
Ad: 20% off punting in Cambridge with Rutherford's
Ad: 20% off punting in Cambridge with Rutherford's
05 April 2022
Rutherford’s Punting offers you a chance to experience the best of Cambridge from the river - with 20% off if you book now!
Ad: Our area's top dog-friendly destinations
Ad: Our area's top dog-friendly destinations
03 April 2022
April is National Pet Month. To celebrate, Velvet visits some of our area’s best dog-friendly destinations
Gift Guide: Presents to make Mother's Day
Gift Guide: Presents to make Mother's Day
17 March 2022
From thoughtful gifts to grand gestures, Velvet finds perfect Mothering Sunday presents
What’s On: Stellar line-up for Cambridge Festival
What’s On: Stellar line-up for Cambridge Festival
13 March 2022
Cambridge Festival returns for a second year at the end of this month, bringing an eclectic mix of more than 350 events to town. . .
What's On: Four events to lift spirits this spring
What's On: Four events to lift spirits this spring
04 March 2022
From fashion designs at Ely Cathedral to flowers at Thriplow Daffodil festival, be inspired by the artistry of both people and the planet this month
Ad: Booking now: March events at Fellows House
Ad: Booking now: March events at Fellows House
02 March 2022
From cocktail classes and supper clubs to a wellness workshop, top Cambridge hotel The Fellows House has a whole programme of events to book now
Ad: Top local ways to celebrate Mother's Day
Ad: Top local ways to celebrate Mother's Day
25 February 2022
Mothering Sunday is a chance to give your mum the royal treatment. Velvet finds eight local gifts and experiences guaranteed to make her feel special