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1 week ago | velvetmag.co.uk | Louise Cummings

Published: 11:22, 18 June 2025  | Updated: 11:23, 18 June 2025 BID-Sponsored FeatureIn the first of a new series Louise Cummings takes a walk down Cambridge’s charming Sussex Street and pops into some of its lovely independent shopsA pretty pedestrianised thoroughfare, Sussex Street is rich in history and packed with character, from its neo-Georgian architecture to its quaint covered bridge linking both sides of the street.

2 weeks ago | velvetmag.co.uk | Alice Ryan

Published: 09:43, 13 June 2025 Drumroll, please: nominated by the public and judged by industry experts, we are proud to announce the winners of our 2025 Suffolk Food & Drink AwardsTearoom/Coffee Shop of the Year – Winner: Midgar Coffee, Bury St EdmundsSponsored by: Haughley Park Says judge Riadh Falvo: “When I say I struggled to choose a winner this year in Suffolk, I mean I lost sleep. . .

2 weeks ago | velvetmag.co.uk | Alice Ryan

In the space of just six years, Cambridge Pride has become a vital event for both the LGBTA+ community and its allies. As Rob Ferguson, trustee of organising charity The Pink Festival, tells Alice Ryan, Pride is far more than a party - it’s powerfulSense of supportThe expression ‘Pride is a protest’ has never been more true than this year. The UK has dropped to a new low in the European LGBTQ+ rights rankings, to 22nd place.

2 weeks ago | velvetmag.co.uk | Louise Cummings

After having twins aged 40, Xenia Dixon underwent a fitness transformation and now works as a PT, helping women in mid-life get stronger and boost their wellbeingWhat I doI run personal training sessions from a private gym in my garden in central Cambridge and women-only group fitness sessions every Sunday afternoon, which are government-funded and free to attend. I also lead around wellness for leadership development company Global Warriors, who I work for when I’m not personal training.

2 weeks ago | velvetmag.co.uk | Louise Cummings

BID-Sponsored ContentExplore extraordinary cheeses, follow delicious culinary trails and indulge in mouth-watering dishes and speciality tipples at this year’s Cambridge Food & Drink WeekCalling all gastronomists! A tantalising menu of events awaits at this summer’s flavour-packed and fun Cambridge Food & Drink Week, organised by Cambridge BID.