Eat Cambridge

Don’t forget that Eat Cambridge, the brand new food and drink festival in Cambridge, officially starts next weekend, although fringe events are already underway and are taking place throughout next week. The main events, which promise to be  fantastic days, are the Food and Drink Fair next Saturday 9th in the Guildhall and the Street Food  Market on Friday 15th at Hope Street Yard off Mill Road. There is loads of information on the website or keep your eyes open for their lovely new brochure – available at foodie venues around town. Happy Eating!

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Salvage treasures – as featured in Agenda magazine

Uncover hidden gems and ensure your home stands out from the crowd. Victoria Harrison of the interior designers Angel + Blume lets you in on some trade secrets.

 

Images: 1 from Decorating with Blue and White by Gail Abbott, photography Mark Scott, 2 Gail Abbott

If you’ve never been to a salvage yard you don’t know what you’re missing. Like a treasure hunt for grown-ups, at a good architectural salvage yard you can uncover all sorts of hidden gems, from Victorian fireplaces and Georgian chandeliers to door handles and stained glass. All these items and many more are out there just waiting for a bit of TLC and a new home. Here’s how to salvage a little bit of history…

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