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Event: Enjoy an evening of Me Time at Chittering’s Willow Grange
Event: Enjoy an evening of Me Time at Chittering’s Willow Grange
14 February 2025
Fancy an evening of fizz, fashion, interiors and wellbeing? Book tickets for this new Me Time event at Chittering’s Willow Grange Farm
Valentine’s Day: Five of our area’s most romantic places
Valentine’s Day: Five of our area’s most romantic places
12 February 2025
Think romance is dead? These five Cambridge destinations can't fail to make you feel the love, writes Sophie Bishop
Love Tokens: Velvet shops local for Valentine gifts with heart
Love Tokens: Velvet shops local for Valentine gifts with heart
12 February 2025
A thoughtfully chosen gift speaks a thousand words. Velvet shops local for Valentine’s Day
Makers’ Market: The delicious lineup for Cambridge Chocolate Festival
Makers’ Market: The delicious lineup for Cambridge Chocolate Festival
07 February 2025
Bringing a stall-packed For the Love of Indies market to the city on Saturday, February 15, here’s the lineup for Cambridge Chocolate Festival. . .
Don’t Miss: Spectacular light and sound show at Ely Cathedral
Don’t Miss: Spectacular light and sound show at Ely Cathedral
07 February 2025
No plans for the weekend? This spectacular light and sound show at Ely Cathedral is a must-see
Schools: Discover the power of small at Stoke College’s Open Event
Schools: Discover the power of small at Stoke College’s Open Event
31 January 2025
Equidistant from Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds and Colchester, the independent day and boarding school opens on February 10
Art: Time to feel uplifted by bright art from five incredible painters
Art: Time to feel uplifted by bright art from five incredible painters
17 January 2025
Velvet meets five local painters whose creations feature uplifting colour to find out what inspires their vibrant canvases
Books: Enter a criminal underworld – in Regency Cambridge
Books: Enter a criminal underworld – in Regency Cambridge
17 January 2025
As the second instalment hits shelves, Susan Grossey talks about her Cambridge-set Hardiman mysteries. The crime this time? Place your bets. . .
Out & About: Take a mood-boosting walk through Cambridge's Botanic Garden
Out & About: Take a mood-boosting walk through Cambridge's Botanic Garden
03 January 2025
One of the best ways to beat the January blues? Take a walk. . .
Christmas Shopping: Meet Grand Arcade’s eco-friendly elves and Mrs Claus!
Christmas Shopping: Meet Grand Arcade’s eco-friendly elves and Mrs Claus!
12 December 2024
Get festive at Grand Arcade with singing reindeers, green elves and a jolly yuletide yeti, plus late night Christmas shopping. . .
Christmas: Anglesey Abbey has been transformed into a festive wonderland
Christmas: Anglesey Abbey has been transformed into a festive wonderland
11 December 2024
Meet Santa’s reindeers and hear heavenly voices sing Christmas carols at Anglesey Abbey this December
Pantomime: Cinderella’s wicked stepsisters reveal their evil intentions!
Pantomime: Cinderella’s wicked stepsisters reveal their evil intentions!
07 December 2024
We meet dastardly duo Harry Howle and Steven Roberts who are playing Cinderella’s wicked stepsisters at Cambridge Arts Theatre
Gift Guide: Velvet shops local for Christmas in Cambridge, Suffolk and Saffron Walden
Gift Guide: Velvet shops local for Christmas in Cambridge, Suffolk and Saffron Walden
06 December 2024
From foodies and fashionistas to plant parents and art lovers, Velvet finds great local gifts for everyone on your Christmas list
Panto review: Absolutely spellbinding is Velvet’s verdict on Cinderella
Panto review: Absolutely spellbinding is Velvet’s verdict on Cinderella
04 December 2024
Prepare to dance in the aisles and be utterly enthralled by this feel-good re-telling of the classic rags to riches tale at Cambridge Arts Theatre
Gift Guide: Shop local in Cambridge and Suffolk this Christmas
Gift Guide: Shop local in Cambridge and Suffolk this Christmas
22 November 2024
Looking for one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts? Tick off your list with these independent Cambridge and Suffolk retailers
Festive shopping: Meet the amazing traders exhibiting at Presents Galore
Festive shopping: Meet the amazing traders exhibiting at Presents Galore
10 November 2024
Find fabulous festive gifts and support good causes by visiting Newmarket’s Presents Galore Christmas spectacular
What’s on: Prepare to laugh, cheer and sing along as panto season is here!
What’s on: Prepare to laugh, cheer and sing along as panto season is here!
08 November 2024
High-energy dance routines, slapstick comedy and outrageous attire? It can only mean one thing: Pantomime land beckons!
Event: Cambridge Travel Festival brings the world to our doorstep
Event: Cambridge Travel Festival brings the world to our doorstep
01 November 2024
Planning a trip? Get inspiration, advice and discounts at the inaugural Cambridge Travel Festival
Festivals: Meet the literary luminaries bound for Lavenham next month
Festivals: Meet the literary luminaries bound for Lavenham next month
15 October 2024
From much-loved actress Sheila Hancock to debut author Jyoti Patel, Lavenham Literature Festival boasts an impressive line-up
Festive Shopping: Velvet’s round-up of sparkling Christmas Markets
Festive Shopping: Velvet’s round-up of sparkling Christmas Markets
12 October 2024
Discover unique and handcrafted gifts at one of the region’s brilliant festive markets
