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Love Cambridge Members E-Bulletin - September 2011 Issue Featuring an update from Love Cambridge and your news, success stories and offers this bulletin keeps you up to date with what's happening at Love Cambridge and it contains information you have given us to share with your fellow members. We hope you enjoy the September edition and as always we are interested in any feedback you have, as we are keen that you find this monthly update useful.
With thanks, the Love Cambridge Team
Updates from Love Cambridge
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Love Cambridge & Visit Cambridge Enter Chariots of Fire Race!
Love Cambridge & Visit Cambridge have joined forces to field a team for the popular Chariots of Fire Race on Sunday 18th September.
This year the race is in aid of the Rosie Hospital Campaign, for more information about the campaign click here.
If you would like to support the Love Cambridge & Visit Cambridge team, please visit our Justgiving page, any donation will go along way to help reach the target.
Please click here to visit our Justgiving page and make a donation |
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Love Cambridge Community Partnership Fund -
The Big Switch On
Love Cambridge are inviting businesses and organisations across Cambridge to form a community consortium to help keep Christmas alive in the city of Cambridge.
The Big Switch On Event is a free event to switch on the festive lights in and around the city centre but there is a considerable cost associated with this. It is attended by thousands of visitors and residents every year and we need your help to ensure it continues to benefit the local community.
With four stages across the city centre with entertainment and performances from local community groups, schools and local musicians the day plays a big part in launching the festive season.
The Big Switch On itself takes place in front of the Market Square to a crowd of thousands all waiting in anticipation of which ‘star’ is going to flick that switch!
The 2011 Big Switch On is taking place on Sunday 20th November. Entertainment starts at midday with the Switch On itself taking place at 17:00
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2010/11 Love Cambridge Annual Review
The 2010/211 Love Cambridge Annual Review is now available to download. Please click here.
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Fantastic Opportunity for Independent Businesses
Family of Guides – Shopping Edition 2
An opportunity has arisen for your business to feature in the award winning Love Cambridge Shopping Guide that forms part of the Family of Guides.
In 2009 Love Cambridge identified a gap in the market for high quality promotional literature on Cambridge. As a result the family of guides concept was developed which saw the series of guides published covering key areas of information for the visitor to Cambridge.
In June 2011 Love Cambridge was awarded the Best Marketing, Events & Promotions Award at the Association of Town Centre Management annual conference for this project. This award recognises best practise across the UK promoting towns & cities.
What are the guides?
There are currently four guides that sit together as a family in bespoke racks distributed at key entry points to the city and in key locations across the city. The guides consist of:
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Day and Night
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Shopping
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Transport
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Markets
The guides are available for free pickup throughout the city in the following locations
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In all major shopping centres
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The Tourist Information Centre
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A large number of hotels and B&B’s throughout the City
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A number of Cambridge University Colleges
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Cambridge Museums
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All Park and Ride sites
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Conference Venues
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A number of schools, libraries and letting agents
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Love Cambridge Shopping Guide
We are now working on Edition 2 of the Shopping Guide and have a number of opportunities for Independent Businesses to get involved and promote their products and services to thousands of visitors and users of the city. The print run will be 100,000 and anticipated shelf life will be 18 months.
Recognising the importance of independent retailers in Cambridge approximately 50% of the guide is dedicated to promoting such businesses in a section entitled ‘Hidden Gems’ of the city
Option 1:
Approximately 40 words plus image and businesses contact details will cost £150 + VAT
Option 2:
Approximately 80 words plus image and business contact details plus a FREE entry into our new voucher booklet (see below for further details) will cost £300 +VAT
NEW Love Cambridge Voucher Booklet in partnership with Cambridge News
Launching in Autumn 2011, the Voucher Book will detail a range of Autumn/Winter offers from a number of different sectors. With 64 unique vouchers and a planned shelf life of approximately 6 months, 10,000 hard copies of the Voucher Book will be printed. With vouchers also available to download from the Love Cambridge website, the product will be highly accessible.
Taking a double space in the Shopping Guide will automatically give you a space in the voucher booklet free of charge. All that we ask is that you adhere to the expected shelf life and do not restrict the offer too heavily during this time.
The remaining vouchers will be distributed at the discretion of Love Cambridge to ensure there is balanced mix of businesses and sectors represented within the voucher book.
So, to confirm your place in both the Shopping Guide and Voucher Book please call 01223 457198 or email becky.burrell@love-cambridge.co.uk. Deadline for submissions is Friday 19th August 2010. Places booked are on a first come first served basis.
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The Love Cambridge AGM
The date for the 2nd Love Cambridge AGM has been set for Thursday 15th September and is being held at The Royal Cambridge Hotel.
This is an open meeting, so for those that are not members and want to find out a little more about Love Cambridge and what we do then please contact becky.burrell@love-cambridge.co.uk for more information.
Like 2010, we will be using the AGM as our ceremony for The Love Cambridge Awards and this year we have partnered with Skillsmart Retail and Emerald Frog Marketing to work with us to decide who should win the award for Best Customer Experience for Independent Organisations and the award for Best Customer Experience for National Organisations.
We have also launched the award for Contribution to Climate Change and those organisations that have signed up to the Charter have been sent a self nominating form to highlight what changes they have made to contribute to reducing the citys carbon emissions. This will be judged by a panel of experts.
Once again, we will also be working with Cambridge City Council to host The Way to Be Awards on 15th September.
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The Love Cambridge Sparkle & Shine Ball - Only a few tickets remaining!
Love Cambridge in partnership with Crowne Plaza invites you to the Love Cambridge Sparkle & Shine Ball at The Crowne Plaza Hotel, on Thursday 10th November from 6.30pm
Join us for a simply wonderful evening with drinks, a 3-course meal, music and a special charity auction for Crowne Plazas’ nominated charity WhizzKidz.
Your ticket price includes drinks throughout the evening, canapés on arrival and a mouthwatering 3-course meal designed and prepared by the chefs at The Crowne Plaza who are using local suppliers to show you the wonderful array of produce our region can offer
All profits raised on the night will be going to Whizzkidz - so why not join us for what promises to be a memorable evening.
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Opportunities for businesses to get involved with the Love Cambridge Sparkle & Shine Ball
This year we have a number of opportunities for businesses to get involved with the Sparkle & Shine Ball. Not only through purchasing a ticket, but through supporting the event by donating auction prizes, raffle prizes and sponsorship etc.
Click here to download a document which details all of the opportunties available
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Love Cambridge Web Video
As you may have seen, Love Cambridge have introduced a video section on the Love Cambridge website which sits on the home page. This is a partnership project with Pepper Rafferty, a local media production company who film, edit and upload the video on behalf of Love Cambridge.
The video can be shared, emailed, put onto Twitter and Facebook pages and is yours to use!
The idea of the video is to use it to publicise the fantastic city that we live and work in. It will be regulary updated and we need your help to provide content.
If there is an area of the city you would like featured, or if you have an event coming up that could benefit from some exposure then please let us know.
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Updates from Love Cambridge Members
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Open Cambridge
9 - 11 September 2011
Open Cambridge is a weekend of free tours, talks and open access in which families, local residents and community groups are encouraged to explore the architecture, art collections and gardens that lie behind University, College and City walls. Weekend highlights include opportunities to view 13th century civic documents and objects at Cambridge City Council; portrait collections at Lucy Cavendish and Girton Colleges; the beautiful gardens of Murray Edwards College; and guided tours of the award-winning English Faculty building and the Haddon Library of Archaeology and Anthropology.
St. John's College Library, Sidney Sussex College Library, Christ's College Library, Fitzwilliam College Library and gardens, King's College Library, the New Hall Art Collection, the Whipple Museum and the libraries of Corpus Christi College may also be visited on a drop-in basis at scheduled times without pre-booking.
All talks and small group tours require pre-booking. Book online (http://www.cam.ac.uk/opencambridge/), or contact opencambridge@admin.cam.ac.ukor 01223 766766.
Bridge the Gap
Sunday 11 September 2011
9:30am - 2pm
The Bridge the Gap annual charity walk gives everyone the opportunity to take a leisurely stroll through rarely seen parts of Cambridge colleges – all for a good cause.
This year, we are celebrating our 10th anniversary and in order to make it an extra special event, we would like to include as many people as possible and to raise as much money as we can!
The event starts at 9.30am on Jesus Green. The route will take you through a number of colleges, often into areas not normally accessible to the public. This year walkers will also have the opportunity to see the Zoology museum. There are tourist guides on hand to talk about the colleges and the other places of interest that you find on the route.
It is not a race and is for young and old, able and not so able. Entrance for the under 16’s is free but they do need to be accompanied by an adult. Over 16’s pay a £15 entrance fee. We also ask that you help us raise as much money as you can through sponsorship or donations. We have prizes for the highest fundraiser in various categories, either as an individual or as a team.
For more information go to http://www.bridgethegapwalk.org/ You can also register on line or pick up a registration form from any branch of The Cambridge Building Society. Call us on 01223 723115
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Britten Sinfonia Cambridge Concert Series
Britten Sinfonia kick-off their 2011-12 Cambridge concert series with a performance featuring Norwegian violinist Henning Kraggerud on Wednesday 5 October. The programme includes the London premiere of a new work by young British composer Piers Tattersall as well as Mozart's 4th Violin Concerto and Mahler's stunning arrangement of Schubert's Death and the Maiden. Find out more here |
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Anglia Ruskin Arts - Events for September 2011
Music
The Lunchtime Concert Series begins again with the start of the academic year.
Marie-Noelle Kendall and Yukie Smith (piano duo)
Fri 23 September, 1.10pm
Mumford Theatre
Free Admission
The pianists join forces to perform an unusual duet programme of rarely heard works by Schubert, Brahms and Adam Gorb.
Steve Bingham (violin), Nicola Anderson (cello), Maurice Hodges (piano)
Fri 30 September, 1.10pm
Mumford Theatre
Free Admission
A programme of piano trios with a distinctly Irish flavour; including music by Stanford and Maurice Hodges.
Ruskin Gallery
MFA and MA Printmaking
Thur 22 September – Thur 6 October
Ruskin Gallery and Balcony
Private View: Thur 22 September, 5pm
This exhibition provides an opportunity to view the work of artists from the MFA and MA Printmaking at Cambridge School of Art.
The show platforms the quality and diversity of work on the Masters degree programmes and the creative directions of the individual artists. The MFA programme embraces a variety of creative attitudes and established practices ranging from painting, sculpture, printmaking, installation, photography and film. The MA Printmaking work demonstrates the expanding potential of print media as a powerful image-making tool for fine art research and practice. The artists in the show come from a wide range of creative backgrounds, including fine art painting, design, illustration, photography and textiles.
If you would like further information about Anglia Ruskin Arts please email arts@anglia.ac.uk
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Autumn Charity Fashion Show
An unmissable fashion event awaits you at Boudoir Femme’s Charity Catwalk show on Thursday September 22nd. Preview the trends and looks for the forthcoming Autumn/Winter season from By Malene Birger, Anonymous by Ross + Bute, Handwritten by Tanya Sarne & more as well as a fabulous look at what's hot in the world of lingerie with Cambridge based lingerie boutique, Prohibido!
Tickets cost £20 and include a glamorous champagne reception with canapes & entrance to the show where you also have a chance to win a fabulous luxury bag from Boudoir Femme, lingerie from Prohibido & a relaxing spa treatment at FinnJordan, Cambridge. All proceeds from the night go to The Red Balloon Learner Centres. Ticket spaces are limited so don't miss out and contact pippa@boudoirfemme.co.uk to reserve your ticket or purchase in store now. The perfect excuse for a great girl's night out (if you need one!).
Grateful thanks to our sponsors of the night, The Cass Centre.
The Venue: The Cass Centre, Cambridge University Press, Shaftesbury Road, Cambridge, CB2 8BS.’
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City centre car parking at the Doubletree
Doubletree by Hilton Cambridge are offering car parking facilities for local businesses and their staff.
£120.00 per month or £297 for 3 months. Paid direct to the hotel you will be given a ticket to be able to come and go as you wish throughout the day. It’s not restricted and parking is available Monday to Sunday including bank holidays.
To enquire please contact Martyn Giles on 01223 259934 or martyn.giles@hilton.com
DoubleTree by Hilton Cambridge
Granta Place, Mill Lane | Cambridge | Cambridgeshire | CB2 1RT
Telephone: 01223 25 99 33 | www.doubletreecambridge.com Facebook: Doubletree by Hilton Cambridge | Twitter: DoubletreeCamb
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What's going on at The Grafton in September?
Modelsearch 2011
Modelsearch is back for 2011 and if you fancy yourself a model, come down to The Grafton on Saturday September 10 or Saturday September 24 for our scouting days with a completed entry form from Cambridge News or enter online from the 1st of August - the 25th of September at www.graftoncentre.co.uk
The finalists will take part in a four-day fashion extravaganza in October in association with Cambridge News and Heart FM.
Entry forms are available from www.cambridge-news.co.uk and selected editions of Cambridge News from Monday the 29th of August.
See www.graftoncentre.co.uk for more details.
The Grafton Wedding Fair
On September 3rd and 4th, The Grafton is holding it’s first Autumn Wedding Fair. There will be everything needed for a dream wedding.
Four stunning fashion shows will feature the latest trends in bridal and occasion wear. The shows will take place on a specially built stage in the Great Court, situated next to the new BHS and Topshop, at 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm and 3:00pm. There will be a harpist playing in between the fashion shows, as well as a salsa dance instructor taking you through the first dance. Grafton stores including Debenhams and Boots will be giving out free goody bags, and doing makeovers whilst Kismet will be offering beauty therapies. External wedding specialists including a florist, a photographer, venue hire, stationary and cake suppliers will also attend the event.
See http://www.graftoncentre.co.uk/for more details.
Grafton Children’s Club
On Sunday 28 August 2011 from 11am until 4pm The Grafton Children’s Club will be getting ready to go back to school!
The Grafton Children’s Club wants to help all children get ready for school. Children will be able to make personalised space themed pencil cases, for FREE. Mad Professor Grafton will be leading a class on silliness and fun while Gordon the Gorilla gives out 100 space themed crafts to the first 100 children who attend the event.
All activities are free for members of The Grafton Children’s Club, and there is no fee to join. Members receive a membership card, a free gift every time they attend The Grafton Children’s Club and regular newsletters and email updates on activities and events. Members of The Grafton Children’s Club also receive 40% discount at Burger King in The Grafton, Cambridge and 10% discount at Pumpkin Patch in The Grafton, Cambridge.
If you would like more details, please contact Rebecca Church at rebecca@messagespr.co.uk or on 01223 316 201.
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Grand Arcade News - September 2011
Grand Arcade’s autumn/winter fashion campaign
Grand Arcade brought fashion to life at Audley End House where the centre’s autumn/winter creative campaign was photographed. The Jacobean mansion provided an elegant backdrop for Grand Arcade’s new collections, to be previewed at the centre’s autumn fashion runway shows on Friday October 14th.
Lidia De Luca, Marketing and PR Manager for Grand Arcade, said: “Grand Arcade prides itself on shooting its advertising campaigns on location in the region and many of our retailers, including John Lewis, Ted Baker, Kurt Geiger, Coast, Azendi, The White Company and Carluccio’s have provided clothes, accessories, homeware, jewellery and gifts to be photographed.
“Grand Arcade always creates its very own campaigns to showcase the range of fashions and accessories available at our choice of 60 premium and high street retailers. Audley End House is the perfect setting for our autumn/winter trends of opulence, jewel colours, Forties glamour and country life, which will be previewed in our spectacular runway shows this October.
“Our Christmas campaign captures the array of gifts available at the centre and will show perfectly that Grand Arcade is where Christmas comes to life.”
Look out for the campaign images on poster sites and in local newspapers and magazines from the end of September and make a diary date for Grand Arcade’s spectacular fashion runway shows on Friday October 14th.
Executive Blow-Dry at Seanhanna hairdresser
Enjoy a new Executive Blow-dry at Seanhanna, on the first floor. This new service offers a luxury blow-dry, including shampoo and relaxing head massage followed by a full professional blow-dry, for only £15. This is a walk-in service so no appointment is necessary. Treat yourself…
Autumn Treats at Rituals
Make tracks to Rituals, on the first floor, for some inviting autumnal offers. Buy any body cream this month and it will cost you £9.50 (full price £13.50 price) and buy an eau de parfum and you will receive a free lip gloss.
Enjoy a Taste of Italy on Olio & Farina
Pop into Olio & Farina, on the first floor, for a delicious Italian lunch and enjoy a Piccolo Antipasto for free. Treat yourself to lunch and Olio will treat you to a taste of Italy.
Penhaligon’s Launches New Fragrance
British fragrance house Penhaligon’s launches a new fragrance this month inspired by a beloved tipple. Created by master perfumer Olivier Cresp, Juniper Sling is a crisp cocktail shot of gin mixed with the freshness of juniper, a base of brown sugar and black cherry with a dash of amber. Delicious! Penhaligon’s Juniper Sling Eau de Toilette is £110 for 110ml. |
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Autumn Activity at Mayhem!
New season stock has arrived; Roxy, Lambretta, Gola and Quicksilver rucksacks and courier bags now in stock - many with extra padding and compartments for all those books and laptops.
So when you come in for a new school bag for the kids, why not benefit from this ‘’back to school’’ feeling with a whole new outfit for yourself?
Our favourite Scandinavian brands Only and Vila bring classy, affordable, lightweight knitted tunics and skinny corded chinos. Whilst new men’s brand, Selected, can offer the guys high quality, smart knitwear, polos and some great chinos.
The New Desigual collection helps you to look bright and beautiful even when the nights start to draw in. Staff favourite is the Sally Yin- a gorgeous Military style jacket with a full damask skirt hem feature.
The new Desigual men’s coat selection this year is fantastic, hidden under layers and removable fur means they can be worn for all 4 seasons! Layer up with a great new colourful shirt and tee ready for the autumn, whilst we all cross our fingers for that Indian summer we are always promised ( and in that case come in and see all of our lovely summer sale bargains!)
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Want to See a Good Return on Your Business Savings? Look No Further Than The Cambridge!
The Cambridge Building Society has launched a range of Business Saver Bonds, specifically designed to allow businesses in the area to benefit from competitive rates. The accounts will ensure that you get the most from your business savings, whilst experiencing excellent service from The Cambridge.
With 18 branches in and around Cambridge, the Business Saver Bonds can be accessed by popping in and speaking to one of our friendly advisers. Alternatively, our Cambridge based Customer Contact Centre is open seven days a week and you can also print the Business Saver Bond application form off here and send in the post.
Here at The Cambridge, we have something to meet your various saving needs, with a short term 6 Month Business Saver Bond, 1 Year Business Saver Bond and 2 Year Business Saver Bond, allowing you to tie your money up for as long as you like.
The three Business Saver Bonds are available to sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, registered charities, housing associations, societies, clubs or associations.
The Cambridge has also launched a range of Council Saver Bonds, available to local parish and town councils. These bonds are available over 6 month, 1 year and 2 year terms.
For businesses or councils needing access to their funds on a regular basis, The Cambridge has an Easy Access or 90 Day Notice Account available.
For more information on the Business Saver Bonds, Council Saver Bonds, Easy Access and 90 day Notice Accounts, please visit our webpage , call 0845 601 3344 to speak to one of the Customer Contact Centre team members or pop into one of the 18 local branches to speak to a friendly personal adviser.
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