Love Cambridge Members E-Bulletin - February 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 February 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, Emma, Becky & Jo The Love Cambridge Team.
Update from Love Cambridge
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Wonderful Wednesdays
The latest offers for February are now on the Wonderful Wednesdays webpage! New offers are being added all the time so please check regularly here for updates!
To see more about what Wonderful Wednesdays is about you can read our case study here. If you have any questions about Wonderful Wednesdays or if you have any offers / promotions you'd like to donate please contact Jo at jo.humm@love-cambridge.co.uk or call 01223 457179
The latest Wonderful Wednesdays offers include:
*University Arms Afternoon Tea for Two £14.95
*10% Off at The Cambridge Giftshop, The Guildhall
*Twilight at the Museum, Wednesday 23rd February
*25% Off Food at Gonville Hotel, Gonville Place (minimum spend £10 per person)
*Buy 1 get 1 free big ass burito at nanna mexico
*10% Off at GAP Wednesday 16th February
*Tang Chinese, have a Chinese Buffet meal for Charity, Wednesday 16th February
*10% Off at Jemporium Vintage
*MacMillan Info Services at The Grafton - Wednesday 9th February
*4 men and a sofa at The Grafton - Wednesday 16th February
*Annual Superkids competition at The Grafton - Wednesday 23rd February
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FAB Weekend
The Fashion And Beauty Weekend is happening on 18th-20th March 2011 and everyone is encouraged to take part! The objective of the weekend is to raise awareness of Cambridge as a fabulous shopping destination. With its many attractions and historic surrounds Cambridge provides the perfect back-drop for a weekend away!
The weekend is sponsored by Style Magazine and working with both local and national retailers and businesses to create a fashion and beauty spectacular.
The weekend will include a fashion and Beauty exhibition at the Cambridge Corn Exchange on Saturday March 19th with 37 stands. In addition there will be several fashion shows, guest speakers, live discussions, workshops, demonstrations for beauty retailers and shopper discounts available across the city.
Everyone is encouraged to be involved by doing something different over the weekend, be it a window display or event happening in-store or in your organisation. Activities will be included in the itineraries that will be printed for the weekend. For more information on how you can take part please contact the Kirsty Wilson at the Cambridge News on 01223 434252.
Promotion
To ensure the success of the event the following titles are to be used as a promotional vehicle
Cambridgeshire: Cambridge News, Weekly News Series, Style, Journal and CB magazines
Hertfordshire and Essex: Hertfordshire Mercury, Bishops Stortford and Dunmow and Stansted Observer, Mercury Series and Trend Magazine
Staffordshire: Ashbourne News Telegraph, Burton Mail, Nuneaton News, Living Locally and Staffordshire Life
LSN: Bedfordshire on Sunday, Luton and Dunstable Express, MK News, Herald and Post Series and Living Locally
Promotion will begin week commencing 7th Feb in the form of quarter, half and full pages
Shopping guide
As a guide to the city for our visitors we will publish a comprehensive 68 page handbag size magazine. This informative publication will be available throughout the city over the weekend and will help navigate visitors to their desired destinations with ease. With a print run of 18,000 copies this will prove a beneficial advertising medium for this weekend of fashion and beauty fun
For more information on the FAB weekend and how you can be involved please contact Kirsty Wilson on 01223 434252. You can also download more information here and here.
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Free Month Trial of CAMBAC Radio in February
If you are experiencing crime, such as theft or anti-social behaviour, why not join nearly 200 businesses in Cambridge with a Cambac radio linked to Police and City Council CCTV. Cambac members include a wide range of organisations from independent traders to national retailers.
We are currently offering a FREE 30 day trial of the radio to new subscribers. You are under no obligation to keep the radio after the free trial but we are sure you will find it a tangible benefit to your business.
For further details, please contact Cambac Manager, Vicky Hornsby on 01223 457468
Email: Vicky.Hornsby@cambridge.gov.uk
Website: Click here
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Best Practice Forum
Love Cambridge would like to hear from you. As the next part of the Love Cambridge Charter looks at climate change we are currently compiling a list of useful businesses that we can share with members. Do you have any contacts you would like to share? Do you know an excellent cardboard recycler? Please send any details through to jo.humm@love-cambridge.co.uk or call 01223 457179
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Update from Love Cambridge Members
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Grand Arcade welcomes Russell & Bromley
Russell & Bromley, the quality fashion footwear retailer which has its flagship store on Bond Street, London, has opened, on the ground floor, at Grand Arcade. Brendan Regan, Head of Marketing for Russell & Bromley, said: "We are delighted to be opening a branch in such a historic city and, after several years of searching, we are convinced that Grand Arcade will be the ideal location for us." Russell & Bromley’s collections of shoes for men and women is enhanced by one of the most sought-after handbag ranges available today and a choice of exclusive shoe brands sold alongside its own label.
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Sanctuary Spa offers affordable luxury
Stylish boutique day spa, Sanctuary Spa, on the upper floor of Grand Arcade, has a collection of offers this month which make bliss and luxury more affordable. Book a 55-minute face or body treatment, before February 26th, and you will receive a complimentary glass of Champagne and a Jessica Nail Polish, worth over £9.75. And, if you spend £25 on any Sanctuary Spa products, you will receive a limited edition Top-to-Toe Travel Bag absolutely free.
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Radley helps raise funds for British Heart Foundation
Radley has got together with the British Heart Foundation to support National Heart Month this February. Simply take your unwanted handbags and shoes into Radley, on the ground floor at Grand Arcade, and you will be rewarded with £30 off a new handbag, priced over £149, and £20 off new shoes, priced over £100. All donated handbags will be sent to BHF shops which help raise funds for research.
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Hollister opens at Grand Arcade
Hollister, the all-American brand of the moment by Abercrombie & Fitch, has transformed a 7,500 square feet, double-level unit on the ground floor of Grand Arcade into a unique retail space. The Hollister-style surf shack setting, complete with a tiled-roof porch entrance and series of wood-panelled rooms, displays the brand’s distinctive range of SoCal T-shirts, polos, Henleys, knits, jeans and fragrance designed for young men and women.
“We are delighted that Hollister has chosen Grand Arcade as the location to open its first ever double-level retail unit in the UK,” said Lidia De Luca, Marketing and PR Manager at Grand Arcade. “Hollister always creates an exciting shopping experience for customers and will bring Southern Californian lifestyle to the heart of the city. Hollister’s opening confirms the award-winning centre’s position as the region’s premier fashion retail destination.”
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TWILIGHT NIGHT AT THE MUSEUMS 2011
Ever wondered what happens in a museum when the lights go out?
Bring a torch and explore Cambridge’s amazing museums after dark.
On Wednesday 23rd February 2011 between 4:30 and 7.30pm you can enjoy a special evening of torchlight trails, family activities and late night opening at a host of Cambridge’s museums. Admission to all the museums taking part, and the Botanic Garden, is free.
Up to ten museums including the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences, the Fitzwilliam Museum, the Cambridge Folk Museum, The Polar Museum and the University Botanic Garden will part in this once-a-year chance to visit the museums and collections after dark.
Find your way through the foliage in the glasshouse range at the Botanic Garden for a deep dark plant safari. Spot dinosaurs and see the magic of minerals under UV lights at the Sedgwick. Listen out for spooky sounds and discover the animals that come out at night, and those that like to shed a little light, at the Museum of Zoology. Don’t forget to bring a torch to make the most of this fun half-term activity.
Twilight at the Museums is funded by Renaissance in the Regions, a government programme to develop and transform England’s regional museums.
To help plan your evening click here for more information about all the twilight activities taking place at museums across the city.
Become a fan of the Cambridge Museums facebook page click here.
or follow us on twitter @cam_twilight
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CK GOSPEL'S PERFORMANCE AT CAMBRIDGE CORN EXCHANGE -Sunday 6th February 2011
Don’t miss the opportunity to see one of the UK's premier gospel choirs, CK gospel choir on Sunday 6th February 2011 performing their unique brand of gospel/soul/jazz music following LIVE performances on "Must be the Music" on Sky 1, and appearing at many top venue's such as The Jazz Café (London) & Pigalle Club (London) Handlebeurs (Belgium), and venue's around the UK
Don’t miss this brilliant opportunity to catch this 16 member choir many of whom have appeared with the music industry’s finest acts, Leona Lewis, Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, Enrique Iglesias and Phil Collins to name but a few…. with a full LIVE band for one night only.
What is exciting about CK is there ability to fuse traditional and modern gospel with Soul, Jazz Latin and Classical with their unique blend of close harmonies. The group has been formed by like-minded independently talented singers who come together in a common love of performing in their own individual unique style. A great evening is promised, you will be dancing in your seats - whatever your age………..
Tickets are £17.50, £15 and £12.50 with £10 concessions and show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are available from the Corn Exchange Box Office tel: 01223 357 851, click here or in person Cambridge Corn Exchange 3 Parson's Court, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 3QE
For more information on CK Gospel Choir click here |
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Valentine Chocolate Workshop at Urban Lader
On Tuesday 8th February, 6:30-8:00pm Artistry in Cocoa will be coming to show us how to make our own personalised tokens of love ! Pass it on to all the men you know, this is surely a guaranteed way to woo your intended. Ladies, inscribe what you really want to say on a hand-made heart - create your own individual hand rolled truffles and soft creams.
Participants will be well looked after with the choice of four hot chocolates to drink while creating - sample lots of other types of chocolate available from Artistry in Cocoa - be inspired ! and find love in the process............
For futher details please contact me on the below details.
Polly Plouviez
Urban Larder
9 The Broadway
Mill Road
Cambridge
CB1 3AH
Tel: 01223 212462
info@urbanlarder.co.uk
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Yellow Light Media sponsors Pembroke May Ball
Yellow Light Media are very proud to announce they have secured key sponsor status with The Pembroke College May Ball 2011. This prestigious event will take place on 22nd June and will be attended by 1300+ students and alumni. As part of our sponsorship package, we will have an opportunity to message each of these students with a marketing message from our clients. We have also secured some tickets to the event which we will be giving away as a competition prize, details of this will be circulated to our customers very soon.
The ball will be marketed through our extensive network of digital media screens with adverts being shown over 91,500 times each month to a consistently high quality captive audience. May balls are a major part of the University calendar and Yellow Light look forward to continuing this relationship for many years to come.
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Campaign for local maternity hospital launched with help of John Lewis Cambridge
ACT, the charity for Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie hospitals, has joined forces with John Lewis Cambridge to launch a fundraising initiative for the extension of the Rosie Hospital which provides, maternity, neonatal and women’s services to families in the East of England.
ACT is hoping to raise £500,000 with help from the local community, which will go towards its £7 million fundraising target. The money will support the cost of the Rosie’s 6,000 square metre extension, which will feature both clinical and non-clinical areas and provide medical care in a ‘home-from-home’ environment wherever possible.
Inspired by John Lewis, ACT has drawn up its own list of desired products, so people can see how their donation might be spent.
Robert Hallam, managing director at John Lewis Cambridge, said: “We are delighted that we could help ACT with this essential fundraising campaign by offering our help and advice - knowing that your money could go towards a blanket or nursing chair for the family rooms gives a very real sense of how your money can make a difference.
“As well as offering support and advice to ACT, our home design advisors will be on hand to help shape the final look of the hospital, so it really is a team effort from people across the business at John Lewis.”
“People can help out by clicking here or by visiting the John Lewis Cambridge website.”
£10 could buy play equipment for children visiting family and new siblings, £100 could buy a table and chairs for a clinical staff rest area, and £500 could buy a sofa for the birth centre to keep families comfortable whilst they await new arrivals.
For more information about the Rosie Campaign and how you can help, please click here or visit the John Lewis website here or call the ACT office on 01223 217757.
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A concert of English Song
Celebrated tenor Mark Padmore joins Britten Sinfonia for a concert on Monday 7 February of some of the most beautiful English music for strings and voice. The centrepiece of the concert is Finzi’s enthralling Dies natalis and the performance also features music by Tippett, Purcell and Walton.
The concert takes place at West Road Concert Hall and tickets can be purchased on 01223 357851.
More information click here
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Sunday Carvery at the Gonville Hotel
Enjoy a Sunday Carvery at the Gonville Hotel, Gonville Place where you can get 2 courses for £10 and 3 courses for £13!
The phone number to book a table is 01223 366611
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The events at The Grafton in February
7th- 11th February- Macmillan Info Services- A free direct service funded completely by Macmillan is the Mobile Cancer Information unit, known as “Daisy”, which allows anyone to get advice on cancer from a Cancer Information specialist. The unit complete with a seating area will be set up in The Grafton from Monday the 7th- Friday the 11th of February A few shoppers credited this service with saving their lives last year. Shoppers can ask any questions about themselves, friends or relatives ranging from issues such as coping financially with cancer to how nutrition and genetics could affect the chance of getting the disease. The unit will be in The Grafton from 9am- 5.30pm and will be open until 8pm on Wednesday evening in conjunction with late night shopping.
16th February- 4 men and a Sofa- The Wesley Methodist Church are hosting their very successful 4 men and a sofa event once more. This event turns Great Court on Wednesday the 16th February into the comforts of a home living room and offers shoppers the chance to talk to the Grafton Chaplain and other members of the Wesley Methodist Church about whatever they wish whether it’s a problem they need solving or if they just fancy a chat!
19th- Tae Kwon-Do extravaganza- 1000 kicks for Help the Heroes –On Saturday the 19th in the Great Court of The Grafton, Students from the BL Tae Kwon- Do schools will be performing the tough feat of 1000 kicks each to raise money for Help for Heroes. Just Giving page click here
20th- Jacen Bruce sings for Child Bereavement Charity- On Sunday the 20th, Jacen Bruce sings songs from his new acclaimed album “The Siren” to raise money for The Child Bereavement Charity. Click here for website.
21st February- 6th March – Annual Superkids competition- In association with the Cambridge News, the annual quest to crown the cutest children in the region is returning to The Grafton. Superkids gives parents the chance to have their little ones, aged 5 and under, captured on film by a professional photographer and pictured in the News for free. The readers vote for their favourite and great prizes are up for grabs. There are winners from four age categories and the winners receive a portrait photograph and a Grafton gift card worth £50. To enter your child, just come down to The Grafton between Monday the 21st February and Sunday the 6th March.
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University Arms Valentines Dinner
Valentines Dinner
Saturday 12th February 2011 and Monday 14th February 2011
Time is too slow for those who wait,
too swift for those who fear,
too long for those who grieve,
too short for those who rejoice,
but for those who love,
time is eternity.
Henry Van Dyke
Celebrate Valentines with a romantic irresistible 4 course
dinner and a special arrival drink £29.95 per person
The University Arms
Regent Street, Cambridge
01223 273003
Terms and Conditions apply. All offers are subject to availability.
All special events are subject to minimum numbers.
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Cambridge Regional College Update
Cambridge Regional College, working in partnership with Corpus Christi College, host Leadership & Management Development workshops throughout the year. During February and March 2011, the following workshops available are:
- Team Building 10th February 2011
- Minute Taking 22nd February 2011
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Managerial and Supervisory Skills 24th February 2011
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Assertiveness and Interpersonal Skills 10th March 2011
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Interviewing Skills 17th March 2011
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Managing Meetings 31st March 2011
All workshops take place at Corpus Christi College in their conference and training rooms at a cost of only £135 per person per course. If you would like to receive a brochure or would like further course details, contact Oya Finch on 01223 226460 or email – ofinch@camre.ac.uk. To book onto a workshop, contact the Corpus Christi Conference Team on 01223 337144 / 761539 or email conferences@corpus.cam.ac.uk.
Cambridge Regional College are now delivering Apprenticeships in two new areas - Marketing and Communications (available at level 2 and 3) and Facilities Management (at level 3). These courses are aimed at employees who are looking to gain formal qualifications and develop their careers in these sectors. For further information, contact Tracey Patmore on 01223 418489 or email tpatmore@camre.ac.uk.
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The Charity Pancake Flipping Contest at Lion Yard Shopping Centre, Cambridge on behalf of The Rosie Hospital
Lion Yard Shopping Centre is inviting you to put together a team to take part in their charity Pancake Flipping Contest on behalf of The Rosie Hospital, Cambridge being held at Lion Yard on Tuesday 8th March.
Each team will pay £20 to take part, with 100% being donated to The Rosie Hospital. For more information, please visit the ACT website here.
The competition will take place at 1.30pm with teams being asked to arrive from 1.00pm. Each team member will be given 1 minute each to flip their pancake as many times as possible. After the first round of flipping the 3 top teams will then take part in the 'final flip off' with the team with the most number of flips being declared the winners! Prizes will be available for the winning teams.
How to take part:
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Enter a team of 3 'flippers' at a donation of £20 per team. You may donate more money if you wish
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You may wish to obtain your own sponsors and use Gift Aid to raise additional funds for the charity
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To register your team, please email your full details along with team name, company you represent (if any) and contact telephone number to harriette.conroy@pmwcom.co.uk
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Please ensure your registration fee is paid using the following Just Giving web address here.
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Remember to mark your payment with your team name for easy identification. Thank you.
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If you would like to make a donation only, please visit the Just Giving page here.
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You may want to donate a prize to the contest; this could be in the form of vouchers, tickets or material goods. Please reply by return giving details of what you would like to donate.
If you have any queries about the above or need further details, please contact Harriette Conroy on 01403 783400 or email
harriette.conroy@pmwcom.co.uk
We hope you can join us!
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Join us for a curry and a pint with virtual horse racing! Raising funds for the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity
On Saturday 26 February, Fen Ditton’s Blue Lion pub from 7pm will be hosting in association with the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity a fundraising evening of virtual horse racing. Tickets cost £8 and include entry, curry and a pint (betting not included). Proceeds from this event will be donated to the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity, and tickets may be booked by calling 01223 723115.
Arthur Rank House is an adult Hospice offering specialist palliative care and support services to patients and their families throughout much of Cambridgeshire, helping them deal with the challenges presented by cancer and other life limiting illness, and to live life to the full to the very end. As well as an inpatient unit, the Hospice also offers day therapy and Hospice at home facilities, and supports over 1000 patients each year.
The charity is challenged with raising over £1million annually to support the services at Arthur Rank House, and is reliant on community support.
Visit here to find out more about the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity.
Click here to download a poster for the event.
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Fitzwilliam Museum Latest
This month (February) is your last chance to see a collection of portraits by Renaissance printmaker Ottavio Leoni, and an opportunity to see a new display of Italian Etchings - as well as the newly-reopened gallery of 19th-20th century British & European Art. Find out more here.
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Two-Twenty Club
The Two-Twenty Club, which is open to directors and partners of businesses in Cambridgeshire, is holding its next lunch on 15 February between 12.30pm and 2.30pm at Trinity Hall, Cambridge. The closing date to register is Monday 7 February - to do so, email Lindsay Coates-Ledden at admin@two-twentyclub.com or call 01223 209978.
The guest speaker is Gill Bloomfield, Regional Director of Arts & Business East who will give a valuable insight into the work of Arts & Business and explain how businesses benefit from working closely with cultural and artistic organisations.
Organised by Golley Slater PR in Cambridge, the Two-Twenty Club has experienced support from some of the region’s leading senior business people since its first event, and is sponsored by Aston Scott Group plc, Money Wise IFA Ltd, Cambridge Newspapers and Woodfines Solicitors.
For more information about the Club and to find out about other lunch club meetings click here.
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STREETCAR IS HIRING
Part-time and weekend, marketing assistants: We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic people to promote our fantastic company! £8/hour.
Streetcar, the UK's largest car club, operates in Cambridge and we are looking for outgoing, enthusiastic people to join our local Events and Promotions team.
It's not a sales job, but we need people who can speak confidently and keenly about our car club!
As a Streetcar promotions agent you will be promoting our service to the public through on-street campaigns, promotional events, and flyering.
This is a flexible role; you will be working a mixture of weekday and weekend shifts with varying start times depending on our requirements.
We are looking for applicants who are available to start work immediately. You must be fluent in English, well presented and confident approaching and speaking to strangers. Ideally you should have held a driving license for over a year, though this is not compulsory. Applicants must live in Cambridge with a short travel distance to the city centre.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your CV and a brief covering letter to Joe (joseph.seal-driver@streetcar.co.uk)
Please note that this job will require you to work outside for extended periods of time. Streetcar will provide you with warm clothing during Winter and sufficient breaks.
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CAMBRIDGE women are being urged to ‘join the girls’ to help beat cancer by entering Tesco and Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life.
Organisers want local women to recruit their mums, sisters, daughters, aunties, friends and workmates now the Cambridge event has opened for entries. By registering now, they will have plenty of time to plan and fundraise together before the big day out.
This year Race for Life in Cambridge takes place at Parkers Piece on Sunday July 3rd. Last year nearly 8000 women took part and raised an incredible £460,000.00. In 2011, organisers are encouraging 10000 women to put their best feet forward and raise £672,300.00.
Race for Life event organisers are holding a promotional day at the Grand Arcade and Lions Yard in Cambridge on Saturday 26th February. As well as the opportunity to find out more about Race for Life there will be a chance to pick up hints and tips on fundraising, fancy dress, and how to spread the word to friends and family.
Women in Cambridge can enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life here or by calling 0871 641 1111.
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