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Love Cambridge Members E-Bulletin - November 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 November 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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The Big Switch On 2011 is taking place on Sunday 20th November and Love Cambridge invites you to join them in the fun and festivities!
In partnership with Cambridge City Council, Heart 103, Cambridge News and our Community Fund Members, Love Cambridge will set the region alight with a jam packed day of entertainment across the city. The entertainment will run until around 6pm and will include The Big Switch On at 5pm in the Market Square.
As ever, the event takes a real community focus with performances from local dance, music and theatre groups across the four stages located throughout the city.
The Grafton will be kicking off the festivities with entertainment starting at 11am in the Great Hall. There will be breathtaking demonstrations by the Tanzanian Black Eagles acrobatics troupe and Santa’s Showtime will feature magic, clowning and singalongs with special appearances by Cbeebies presenter Alex Winters at 1.30pm and 3.00pm. The Grafton Christmas Lights will be switched on at 12 noon.
Moving over to Grand Arcade sees their stage come to life at 11am with Cambridge Harmony Choir starting proceedings. A variety of acts will be performing throughout the afternoon including Soul’s Café Gospel Choir and Duo Viello. Heart 103 will be live on stage a 3.30pm ready to switch on the Grand Arcade lights at 4pm.
The Market Square is host to the Big Switch On stage with entertainment starting at 12 noon. Acts include Rock ChoirCambridge, Razzamataz Theatre School, Gavin Adam Wood, Sammy Sinatra and The Freddie Hall Band to name but a few.
When the night starts drawing in, Heart 103 Breakfast presenters Kev and Ros will take to the stage to entertain the crowd in preparation for The Big Switch On at 5pm.
This year Love Cambridge has nominated the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity as our Big Switch On Charity and they will be collecting throughout the day. When the evening draws to a close and its time to go home, Park & Ride has it covered. The last bus on Sunday 20th November to each of the five sites will be:
From the City Centre:
Madingley - 18.28
Newmarket – 18.12
Babraham – 18.03
Milton – 18.09
Trumpington – 18.01
From the Grafton:
Madingley – 18.21
Newmarket - 18.19
Babraham – 17.57
Milton – 18.14
So come along and join in the fun in Cambridge on Sunday 20th November. |
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Love Cambridge Community Fund
The Big Switch On would not have happened if it wasn't for the generous support of the members of our community fund. This year we managed to secure 5 sponsors for The Big Switch On and they include:
John Lewis
John Lewis is the anchor store of the Grand Arcade offering five floors of unrivalled shopping where you will find everything you need for the perfect Christmas.
The Cambridge Building Society
The Cambridge Building Society has 18 branches in and around Cambridgeshire, offering savings nationally and mortgages throughout East Anglia. Pop into a branch to speak to one of the friendly advisers over the festive season!
Cheffins
Cheffins is one of the largest and best known firms of Estate Agents, Property Advisors and Auctioneers in the East of England. Visit www. cheffins.co.uk for details of our extensive range of services.
Skanska Residential UK
Skanska Residential UK is Cambridge’s new customer focused developer, with new homes being built at Great Kneighton. Our promise is to build inspiring, sustainable homes with built-in functionality designed for everyday life.
Dime Events Ltd
Dime Events Ltd, production and event services. we provide equipment and advise on all matters relating to events provision. Please visit www.dimeevents.com for further information or call
01799 551950 for an informal discussion
Cambridge Water
Since our inception over 150 years ago, Cambridge Water’s been at the heart of the community we serve, so we are delighted to support this year’s Cambridge Big Switch On. |
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Love Cambridge Love Christmas Publication
The Love Cambridge Love Christmas magazine is out now! Packed with wonderful gift ideas, what to do and see over the festive period, this magazine offers a wealth of information of what is happening in Cambridge this Christmas.
It is due to be delivered through the Cambridge News & Cambridge Weekly News starting next week, the magazine is also available on a free pick up at Park & Ride sites, The Grafton, Grand Arcade, Tourist Information Centre and may other locations throughout the city centre.
If you can't wait to receive your copy, then click here to download the pdf.
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Update from Love Cambridge Members
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Kettles Yard
We are delighted to announce the extension of BRIDGET RILEY colours, stripes, curves and planes until 31 December 2011.
This hugely popular exhibition has been delighting visitors with many coming back time and time again – now there is an even greater opportunity for everyone to see the show. Please visit their website for more details.
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THE 5th ANNUAL Cambridge Wine Merchants
CAMBRIDGE WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL
Tickets only £5. But hurry, selling out fast. Buy tickets at our Cambridge Branches
Friday December 2nd at the historic Cambridge Union Society 4pm to 9.30pm
Dozens of wines to taste including rare Sherries, Port, dessert wines, Champagne, Single Malt Whisky and unusual spirits too.
Plenty of experts on hand to advise and inform. Food stalls including cheese, oysters etc. Extremely generous discounts for orders placed on the day.
Free local delivery
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Wordfest
Get ready for a literary winter warmer at this year’s Cambridge Winter Wordfest. Highlights at the festival include Ian Hislop on the 50th anniversary of ‘Private Eye’, Alistair Darling talking about his time as Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1,000 days of crisis and local authors Ali Smith and Rory McGrath on their latest offerings. Tickets for these and other festival events go on sale to the general public on Friday 28th October. Book early to avoid disappointment. Please visit the website for more information.
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Two-Twenty Club
Cambridge’s business executive club, The Two-Twenty Club, is hosting its next event at Hotel Du Vin Cambridge, starting at 12.00-2.30pm. Guest speakers from Begbies Traynor. To attend contact Althea Taylor-Salmon at admin@two-twentyclub.com or 07711 624 267
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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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Annie comes to the Corn Exchange this Christmas
One of the most successful musicals of all time, the heartwarming and timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie comes to the Cambridge Corn Exchange for the first time ever this Christmas.
Set around the Christmas period, Annie has, over the years become a real festive favourite and is regarded as one of the world’s favourite Christmas musicals. It will star TV favourite Su Pollard, most famous for her roles in the sitcoms Hi-de-Hi! and You Rang, M'Lord?.
Annie will run from Saturday 17 – Saturday 31 December. Tickets cost £26.50, £23.50, £20.50, £12.50 and are available from the Corn Exchange Box Office on 01223 357851 or online
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Fitzwilliam Museum
On Saturdays 12, 19 and 26 November look out for scene recreations in John Lewis of works from the Fitzwilliam Museum’s popular Vermeer’s Women exhibition. A new painting will be brought to life each Saturday using the shop’s products and people. Plus, see Cambridge’s very own Vermeer capture these moments on canvas.
If you haven’t yet seen the original paintings, Vermeer’s Women continues at the Fitzwilliam Museum until 15 January. The ‘must see’ show is proving extremely popular receiving 20,000 visitors within the first three weeks of opening. At the heart of the exhibition is Vermeer’s extraordinary painting The Lacemaker (c.1669-70) – one of the Musée du Louvre’s most famous works - rarely seen outside Paris and now on loan to the UK for the first time. The painting is joined by three other key works by Vermeer representing the pinnacle of his mature career, and by other masterpieces of genre painting from the Dutch ‘Golden Age’.
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Grand Arcade November 2011
Grand Christmas Lights Switch On
Grand Arcade will reveal a brand new bespoke Christmas lights and decoration scheme this year at the centre’s Grand Lights Switch On event, on Sunday November 20th, at 4pm.
The new decorations will feature avenues of light, golden planters and a spectacular showpiece chandelier crowning the central atrium, designed especially for the centre by the acclaimed company James Glancy Design. Grand Arcade’s Christmas Lights Switch On event offers a day of festive family entertainment, retailer promotions and celebrations not to be missed. Musical performances begin at 11am when the Cambridge Harmony Choir will fill Grand Arcade with celestial voices. Visitors will be able to enjoy traditional Christmas carols, classical music, string quartets and a gospel choir before Heart Radio arrive at 3.30pm to lead the count-down to the Grand Lights Switch On at 4pm. For full details see:GrandArcade.co.uk
Extended Christmas opening hours at Grand Arcade
Grand Arcade offers extended opening hours for Christmas. Enjoy late night Christmas shopping every Wednesday, until 9pm, from November 30th and extended opening hours from December 5th. For full details of Grand Arcade’s Christmas shopping hours see GrandArcade.co.uk.
The Pen Shop launches The Parker 5th Technology
The Pen Shop, on the ground floor, will launch Parker’s revolutionary new pen collection which marks the next generation in fine writing pens and offers the perfect Christmas present. The Parker 5th Technology uses new design concepts to create a collection of pens that adjust perfectly to your writing style. Available in a slim and larger pen, with a choice of 12 finishes, the Parker 5th Technology starts from £115 and will be available from The Pen Shop at Grand Arcade from November 30th.
Enjoy 20 per cent off at Coast
Coast, on the first floor of Grand Arcade, is currently offering a fabulous 20 per cent off full price items until November 25th. If you need a stunning dress for the party season this is the time to buy.
Ted Baker Promotion
Spend £175 or more at Ted Baker and you will receive a complimentary gift-boxed Diary or Ted Baker Esquire 2012 diary with a bespoke pen. While you are at the Grand Arcade store, why not enter the Ted Baker Win a Stylish Break Competition; the winner will jet off to Paris to enjoy a shopping spree and chic city break.
Car Parking
Grand Arcade are offering secure and private car parking facilities for local businesses and their staff.
For costs and further details please contact: info@grandarcade.co.uk
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Boudoir Femme
Boudoir Femme invites you to a fashion event evoking the atmosphere of the “vendeuse” from the fashion houses of a bygone era. Sit at tables or on armchairs, enjoying sparkling wine and canapés, as our models walk amongst you in day and evening wear from our Autumn/Winter collection, in a room fragranced by the glorious signature perfume from Ruth Mastenbroek.
During the evening, Ruth will give a talk on the creation of her perfume and what it means to her and will be available for personal consultations. After the show, Boudoir Femme will be open for you to shop at your leisure. The fashion show will take place in the champagne bar at The Jolly Scholar on King Street, at 7.30pm on Wednesday 23rd November.
Tickets are extremely limited for this special event and we would invite you to RSVP early to secure your place by contacting pippa@boudoirfemme.co.ukor 01223 323000
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What’s going on at The Grafton in November
Join our Facebook community
The Grafton has launched its new Facebook page. Visit ‘The Grafton Centre’ on Facebook and ‘like us’ for up to date information about events in the centre, offers throughout the centre and any news and activity The Grafton is involved in.
The Grafton Launches Christmas
The festive season arrives at The Grafton, Cambridge on Sunday 20 November from 12 noon as the Christmas lights are switched on at the start of an afternoon of family fun.
From 11am until 4pm, you can enjoy family shows featuring magic, clowning around and singalongs at Santa’s Showtime with special appearances by CBeebies Alex Winters at 1:30pm and 3:30pm following the light switch on at 12 noon as well as performances by local bands, dancers and cheerleaders and breathtaking demonstrations by the Tanzanian Black Eagles, an acrobatic troupe.
The Giving Tree
The Giving Tree, run by The Grafton in association with Heart FM local charities will be taking its place in Great Court this year from Sunday 20 November.
The Giving Tree at The Grafton has been running for five years now and has had generous support by shoppers since the beginning. Every year the number of gifts surpass the previous year and both The Grafton and Heart FM are hoping to build on last year’s appeal when over 6,000 presents were donated.
The gorgeous twenty seven foot tall Christmas tree will be placed in Great Court this year and shoppers will be able to donate gifts to disadvantaged children in the area. Shoppers collect tags with a child’s name, sex and age written on them from the twenty seven foot tree and they can go choose a gift for the individual.
The Grafton and Heart FM are urging shoppers not to wrap the presents up this year. The Grafton and Heart FM have to unwrap any present that is wrapped. So please do not spend money on wrapping paper, and leave them unwrapped.
Children In Need
The Grafton in association with Cambridge Day Nursery are showing there spots and raising money for Children In Need on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th November.
The nursery staff as well as The Grafton staff will be doing a ‘sit in’ for a combined time of 30 hours. There will be people sitting in a small car in Great Court for two days and one night. So please come and support them.
There will also be dance entertainment at 10:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm, children’s yoga at 11:00am the chance to get your face painted, and your nails painted spotty by Debenhams.
On top of that there will be a colouring competition for children where they will have a chance to win some goodies from some of The Grafton retailers.
The Grafton Children’s Club
On Sunday 27 November 2011 from 11am until 4pm The Grafton are holding a special Christmas Elf workshop.
Come and celebrate the beginning of the festive season at The Grafton Children’s Club. We are turning all children into elves for the day, they will be able to have their face painted and they can decorate elf hats to wear. Children will also be invited to created Christmas cards for their loved ones, and competition prizes will be given out to the best elf. Festive Fred will be on hand to entertain the children whilst Gordon the Gorilla will be giving 100 complimentary gifts to the first 100 children who attend.
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. As well as a special gift if you attend five Grafton Children’s Clubs. Members of The Grafton Children’s Club also receive 40% discount at Burger King in The Grafton, Cambridge, a free babyccino with a paying adult at Costa in The Grafton, Cambridge and a children’s meal at Debenhams Style Café in The Grafton, Cambridge for 99p with a paying adult.
The Grafton Gift Card makes an excellent present
Are you running out of ideas for presents and unsure what friends and family want this year? Why not get them a Grafton gift card.
The Grafton Gift Card is the perfect stylish gift for friends, family or colleagues and can be purchased either online or at the information point situated opposite Debenhams in The Grafton.
The Grafton Gift Card is a prepaid MasterCard Maestro and works exactly the same as a debit card being valid for 12 months. It is accepted by the majority of retailers within the centre as well as a few outside the centre including Primark and Clement Joscelyn.
For more information please visit The Grafton website
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Cambridge Airport Corporate Customer Questionnaire
Cambridge Airport are excited about the potential to launch scheduled services from the airport to serve the people and businesses of Cambridge – but in order to do this we need to show potential airlines the demands and expectations from the local catchment area. Data we already have from the Civil Aviation Authority shows us that people in the Greater Cambridgeshire region made 4 million air trips in 2009, and data from the Chamber of Commerce lead us to believe that around £56million is spent annually on air travel by businesses in the region. Around 34% of flights made by people from this region were from Gatwick and Heathrow – not the most convenient of airports to get to fir us!! We would love to get some more data from local businesses – and to that end request that you provide us as much data as you can to help us negotiate with airlines. Your data will remain confidential – and we can also help you with analysis if you require, to see where we can help you with your current travel costs. Please click here for a copy of the questionnaire
Many thanks in advance!
Please send your completed questionnaire to:
Cambridge Airport Marketing
Attn: Ruth Holcroft
Newmarket Road
Cambridge
CB5 8RX
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