Seasonal

More than 650 pupils from the University of Cambridge Primary School and Coleridge Community College paraded through the streets.

Many journeys are expected to take longer, as trains will be travelling at slower speeds than usual.

Following last year’s Cows about Cambridge, a smaller but just as colourful art trail can now be enjoyed in the city.

The festival, run by the Rotary Club of Ely and the Rotary Club of Ely Hereward, features a fun fair and stalls along with a raft race.

The crowds joined the mayor of Cambridge, Cllr Mark Ashton, and his wife, mayoress Barbara Ashton, at this year’s event.

Come and watch the tennis at the Graduate hotel’s restaurant and sample a special menu devised by executive chef Adam Wood.

The band released their first studio album, The Trick to Life, in 2007 and plan to put out their as-yet-untitled fifth soon.

Acts set to perform on these stages for up-and-coming talent include Lady Nade, Ferris & Sylvester, Steven Adams, Flint Moore, and Zoe Bestel.

Fairground rides, an Abba tribute band and tagliatelle served in a giant wheel of cheese were just three of the exciting things on offer.

The first air show of the season attracted sizeable crowds to the Imperial War Museum Duxford last weekend (June 18-19).

Taking place on Midsummer Common, there are, among other things, extreme rides, family rides and children’s rides.

Some 20,000 people descended on Childerley Orchard over the weekend (June 18-19) for the popular event.

Look out for, among other things, the Red Arrows, Spitfires and Hurricanes, as well as daring aerial acts from the Aerosuperbatic Wing Walkers.

The popular event returns in July for a week of music, comedy, food and drink and more.

The installation is the brainchild of Kate Farmer, wife of the church’s minister, Chris Farmer.

Sponsored feature | Ian Sandison, chief executive of Cambridge BID, encourages us to enjoy Cambridge this Easter.

There will be storytimes and activities, as well as themed parties and author signings.

Whether it’s dinosaurs, superheroes or chocolate eggs you’re after, there are a wealth of options to choose from.

More than £70,000 was raised and around 10,000 people visited over the two days.

Calligraphy, dumpling-making and a market marked the Year of the Tiger.