The Cambridge E-Luminate Festival has been taking place over the last weekend. It was the result of a collaboration between artists, educators, cleantech companies and researchers and involved an interesting array of lightshows, talks and demonstrations around the city centre. This greenhouse shows off the work of artist, Susie Olczak, and its panes are the … Continue reading The 2013 e-Luminate Cambridge Festival
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A Visit to the Fitzwilliam Museum – Quentin Blake – Drawn by Hand
We had a wonderful time visiting the new Quentin Blake exhibition at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, on Friday. The collection includes lots of pictures I’d never seen before, several of which had been created for hospitals in the UK and France. As well as the artwork, there are cabinets in the centre of the room … Continue reading A Visit to the Fitzwilliam Museum – Quentin Blake – Drawn by Hand
Loos Talk…
Finding public conveniences on a day trip to any city can be a bit hit and miss. If you're simply after cleanliness (which does seem like quite a good principle) the most reliable of Cambridge's facilities have to be those with on-site attendants. John Lewis and the Lion Yard municipal lavatories in town, as well … Continue reading Loos Talk…
Cycling in Cambridge
Earlier this week some neighbours who are visiting Cambridge for a few months had a bike stolen from their front garden. It made me feel awful that I hadn’t thought to warn them; it’s not uncommon for bikes in Cambridge to go walkabout if they’re not locked to something solid. Insurers often won’t pay out … Continue reading Cycling in Cambridge
The Fort St George (in England!)
Yes, the full name of the oldest pub on the River Cam really is The Fort St George in England. Apparently it was named after another Fort St George – the original being the first British fortress in India. So, the “in England” bit is a useful reality check, in case you’ve forgotten which continent … Continue reading The Fort St George (in England!)
Partyish Pizza Express
I suppose the food at Pizza Express ought to be the same wherever you go, countrywide – which as far as I’m concerned is a good thing, since I’m a big fan of their pizzas. However, the company is creative when it comes to choosing venues, which gives each eatery a streak of originality too.Apropos … Continue reading Partyish Pizza Express
Still Snowy…
Bikes outside Scroope TerraceThe Old Schools viewed from Trinity StreetOutside the Fitzwilliam Museum
Snowy Cambridge – January 2013
Cafe@the Library
The post-Christmas period seems like a good time for seeking out more frugal options for eating out in Cambridge. For a budget breakfast, lunch or tea, I really recommend the cafe at Cambridge Central Library in the Grand Arcade. The food’s delicious and imaginative and you can get a filling meal for £3 - £4. … Continue reading Cafe@the Library
Stealth crochet on Jesus Green
This is probably the most impressive example of stealth crocheting I have seen in Cambridge so far. I assume it must have been some time in the planning; the challenge of coating each and every lamppost along the avenue of London plane trees on Jesus Green must have been almost as great as the crocheting. … Continue reading Stealth crochet on Jesus Green
Clare Chase 