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THE FINAL CHAPTER YOUR LAST CHANCE TO BUY A NEW HOME AT AURA INSIDE: COUNTRYSIDE AWARDED AS A 5 STAR DEVELOPER FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE NEW PROPOSED CAMBRIDGE SOUTH RAILWAY STATION WILL MAKE TRAVEL A BREEZE NEW PODIUM GARDENS, THE PERFECT PLACE TO RELAX FROM FOOD AND DRINK TO HISTORY AND CULTURE: WHY CAMBRIDGE BEATS THEM ALL | AURA | THE FINAL CHAPTER 1 2 6 4 8

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| THE FINAL CHAPTER CHAPTER FINAL THE | | AURA 4 | AURA | THE FINAL CHAPTER historic Cambridge Aura takesinspirationfrom Images shown are theArchitect’s original sketches and computer generated concept images andare to subject change prolific use of bricks theand along with city’s the streets, leafy historicthe buildings of Cambridge, development’s architecture from They inspirationtook forthe excitingthis community. new place-making into creation the of of and experience passion for team pouredhis years expert their Tatehindle Aura. describes Mike and how architect Mike Jamieson from vibrant neighbourhood.” new That’s for lifestyles to craft modern a are combined with homes designed “A rich varietyof parks and gardens THE MUCH-LOVED CITY OF CAMBRIDGE IS REFLECTED IN THE HOMES AT THE FINAL CHAPTER AND THE EMERGING AURA COMMUNITY al fresco.al somewhere to together spend time of years gone by, giving locals by traditional the garden squares park inspired strategy has been Meanwhile, Aura’s car-free pocket facilities and other amenities. neighbourhood’s shops, community hopeasily on bikes their to reach the masterplan.allows This residents to included development’s inthe with anetwork of paths cycle transported to been Aura,has also colleges. Cambridge’s cycling culture geometric courtyards of its renowned “ Tatehindle architects Mike Jamieson, at of heart the Aura vibrant neighbourhood new lifestyles to craftmodern a with homes for designed Arich variety of parks

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7 | AURA | THE FINAL CHAPTER You may be looking for a cosy “ Suite, or would appreciate the space afforded by a three bedroom duplex with private outside area. Whatever All homes benefit from your personal requirements, The Final Chapter will certainly an abundance of natural have the home that is just right for you, and, thanks to Countryside’s light, with high ceilings and commitment to housebuilding excellence, you can be assured of full height glazing its quality and durability. “ All of the homes in this new Meanwhile, Countryside’s trademark With integrated appliances in the collection benefit from an abundance open plan living accommodation kitchens, stylish white sanitaryware of natural light, with high ceilings provides you with the utmost in the bathrooms and plentiful and full height glazing. Most offer flexibility, whether you’re relaxing storage space throughout, you really private outside space in the form of with a box set after work or are will find everything you’re after at either a terrace or balcony, where welcoming guests to your home to The Final Chapter. you’ll be able to make the most of the celebrate a special occasion. warmer months.

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| AURA | THE FINAL CHAPTER connections Top-notch travel distance ofChapter! The Final station the within walking be will Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Greatbetween Kneighton and the Station** coming inthe years. Set of Cambridge the South Railway more convenient with launch the hour.* even connections be Rail will London Kings Cross inless than an Station, from where you can reach drive* from Cambridge Railway The development is an 11-minute comes to transport connections. it when better placed,be especially ChapterThe Final at Aura could not hugely choosing when home. anew knowwe all that setting the matters Location, location, location... THE EXCELLENT TRANSPORT LINKS AT AURA WILL BE FURTHER IMPROVED WITH THE ARRIVAL OF CAMBRIDGE SOUTH RAILWAY STATION agreed and it proposed is that it could be open by 2025. recently, the preferred location for the new Cambridge South railway station has been the installation of Cambridge South receive will funding from the Government. More Authority Emerging Local Transport Plan Consultation. In March 2020,it was announced the station was identified asa proposal in theCambridgeshire/Peterborough Combined towards detailed design and procurement works for Cambridge South. In June 2019, ** In December 2018,the Cambridge/Peterborough Joint Authority authorised expenditure for business or pleasure. a breeze you’re when jetting off abroad making transport to Stansted Airport wellis positioned also for M11, the Biomedical Campus. The development Addenbrooke’s Hospital or city’s the citythe centre, railway the station, forperfect commuting to or visiting Guided Busway route, is which Aura is on Cambridgeshire the

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PARK &RIDE TRUMPINGTON 19 MINS TRAIN STATION CAMBRIDGE A1307 11 A1309 LAKESGOLF CAMBRIDGE A1134 B1049 COURSE NETWORK CITY CYCLE C CONNECTS TO AMBRIDGE 8 MINS & BIOMEDICAL CAMPUS ADDENBROOKE’S HOSPITAL 29 MINS (FOR DIRECT CONNECTIONS INTO LONDON & THE MIDLANDS) STANSTED AIRPORT CITY CENTRE C 31 MINS (26 MILES) AIRPORT STANSTED 31 MINS CITY (EMMANUELROAD) CAMBRIDGE AMBRIDGE A1134 A1301 KNEIGHTON GREAT

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| AURA | THE FINAL CHAPTER Clare College, University of Cambridge &theRiver Cam The has it all hasitall ...and onlyminutesfromyourhome city that that Cambridge citycentre million works of and art artefacts. Fitzwilliam houses which a half fascinating museums, such as the homeis also to avast array of to early the century. 16th The city Christ’s College, dates which back explored.to be Amongst is these and historic significance just waiting stunningly beautiful architecture up of more than 30colleges, with Cambridge University is made ofthink its renowned university. Cambridge, immediately they When most of people think shopping and much so more. restaurants, live entertainment, history, tourist attractions, world-class city is which bursting with culture, many reasons to count. This is a year.every In there fact, are far too million people visit Cambridge There’s that reason good eight a very independent and blockbuster movies. Picturehouse tohead Arts for both dance, comedy and family shows, or is place for the to be live music, for 40years. Cambridge Junction entertaininghas been masses the one-day music and event arts which is marked Fair, by Strawberry the a of start the summer inCambridge venues across city. the Meanwhile, some of genres the celebrated at current affairs and comedy are just spring and poetry, winter; fiction, Festival, place takes which each such event is Cambridge the Literary cityin the throughout year. the One varietyofa wide festivals held being cultureThe doesn’t stopthere, with Cambridge FROM AURA, YOU CAN EASILY ENJOY EVERYTHING THE VIBRANT CITY OF CAMBRIDGE HAS TO OFFER must-visit list. are just some of shops the on the Street or Nomads on King’s Parade Green on Street, Rose Bridge Lilac cobbled lanes. Laird Hatters on foundbe dotted around city’s the countless independent stores can at Grand the Arcade; elsewhere, Saints,All Hobbs and Klein Calvin There are big names like Lewis, John hotspot it when comes to shopping. Of course, Cambridge is averitable tropical glasshouses. including garden awoodland and city,space inthe with attractions Garden is another popular open CambridgeThe UniversityBotanic found next to River the Cam. throughjog pretty this woodland leisurely or walk go for amorning enjoyedbe at Byron’s Pool; a take fresh inthe time Elsewhere, air can Lion Yard ShoppingCentre Botanic Gardens, Cambridge

THE FINAL CHAPTER CHAPTER FINAL THE | | AURA “ 15 | AURA | THE FINAL CHAPTER The venue has an eclectic schedule of live music, comedy, quizzes and even the odd game of bingo for Eat, drink “your entertainment If you’d like a cocktail with a view, For a special occasion, there’s make your way to the stylish rooftop Midsummer House. Set in a terrace at the Varsity Hotel, a Victorian villa, this venue has been Cambridge favourite which looks delighting diners for more than 20 out across the city. You can also years. Thanks to the imagination of indulge in a barbeque on the its renowned Chef Patron Daniel and be merry terrace on Saturdays and Sundays. Clifford, the restaurant boasts not one but two Michelin stars. Over at Thirsty, you’ll find a YOU’LL NEVER BE SHORT OF WINING AND DINING OPTIONS IN CAMBRIDGE. WHETHER welcoming bar with a fine selection If you fancy something completely YOU’RE CELEBRATING A LANDMARK ANNIVERSARY, ARE HOSTING A BUSINESS DINNER, OR of craft beers, wines, cocktails and different, pay a visit to the Old Bicycle low-alcohol drinks. The venue has Shop. Howes Cycles of Cambridge ARE IN THE MOOD FOR A SUNDAY ROAST, CAMBRIDGE WILL HAVE THE VENUE FOR YOU an eclectic schedule of live music, sold bikes from this spot for 173 comedy, quizzes and even the odd years until it closed in 2013. Now, OF10 THE BEST PLACES game of bingo for your entertainment. this quirky restaurant plays homage (IN OUR OPINION) TO to its predecessor through its bike- Sample a creative cocktail or inspired décor. EAT AND DRINK IN prestigious spirit at Hidden Rooms, CAMBRIDGE: set in the 19th century basement of Having a hearty brunch with friends? a Roman baths. Dance and cocktail Novi is the spot for you, with hand- 1. THE ROOFTOP TERRACE making classes take place here during made fayre including quinoa bread AT THE VARSITY HOTEL the day. Into sports? Head to The and croissants. There’s a barbecue 01223 306030 Cambridge Brew House to watch menu, too, while the venue turns 24 Thompson’s Lane rugby, football and NFL on the big into a cocktail bar at night. Cambridge CB5 8AQ screen as you sample some local and international craft ales. This pub has For fine dining, make a reservation 2. HIDDEN ROOMS its own micro-brewery, too. at Restaurant 22. Local seasonal 01223 514777 7a Jesus Lane produce is at the heart of this Cambridge CB5 8BA When it comes to dining out, restaurant set in a victorian Cambridge is similarly well catered heritage house, where the food is as 3. NOVI for. Check out Parker’s Tavern, wonderful to look at as it is to eat. 01223 518537 which dates back to 1834 and which 12 Regent Street is a quintessentially British brasserie If you fancy a contemporary twist on Cambridge CB2 1DB today. Its chef Tristan Welch, who a Britsh favourite, look no further trained in some of Europe’s best than Navadhanya Indian restaurant 4. THIRSTY CAMBRIDGE kitchens, creates “easy going British serving a “Royal Indian dining 01223 464436 46 Chesterton Rd, classics with an eccentric twist”. experience to our guests” . They have Cambridge CB4 1EN been honoured with a prestigious listing in the Michelin Guide. 5. THE OLD BICYCLE SHOP 01223 859909 104 Regent Street Cambridge CB2 1DP 6. THE CAMBRIDGE BREW HOUSE 01223 855185 1 King St, Cambridge CB1 1LH 7. PARKER’S TAVERN 01223 606266 52-42 Regent St, Cambridge CB2 1AD STRAWBERRY MOJITO 9-10 strawberries 8 MIDSUMMER HOUSE 2 limes, chopped 01223 369299 2 tbsp granulated sugar FROZEN MARGARITA Midsummer Common, 50ml tequila 2 mint sprigs, leaves picked Cambridge CB4 1HA ice 25ml triple sec (we used Cointreau) 350ml white rum 25ml lime juice 9. RESTAURANT 22 600ml sparkling water 15ml sugar syrup 01223 351880 large handful of ice 22 Chesterton Road, wedge of lime to garnish Muddle the strawberries, limes and Cambridge CB4 3AX sugar in a large jug. Bruise the mint leaves and add to the jug with a pinch Put all the ingredients except the lime 10. NAVADHANYA | THE FINAL CHAPTER | THE FINAL CHAPTER | AURA of black pepper. Add lots of ice and wedge in a blender and blitz until 01223 300583 stir in the rum and sparkling water. smooth. Tip into a cocktail, margarita 73 Newmarket Road, 14 or rocks glass, garnish and serve. Cambridge CB5 8EG 16

| AURA | THE FINAL CHAPTER OPTIONS OPTIONS EDUCATION EXCELLENT by Pre-School the Alliance. Learning for two to four-year-olds, is which run Trumpington Park has its own nursery Astro Turf pitch and tennis courts. facilities including afull-sized landscaped grounds, with other outdoor learning within school’s the up to year six.There is a on focus year until it cohort finallyfull has a schoolThe is now expanding each 2017 to cater for reception children. distance, opened which its doors in establishmenta new within walking Trumpington Park is School Primary educational options to close home. there is an outstanding of selection to afamily, start rest assured that If you have children or are hoping Trumpington CommunityCollege YOU CAN BE CONFIDENT THAT YOU WILL HAVE A CHOICE OF FINE EDUCATION FACILITIES ON YOUR DOORSTEP olds, is just one of independent the establishment for three to 18-year- The School, aco-educationalPerse rounded inlife. start This encouragesthem to have a well- and to sport and science languages. rangingactivities from charity work schedule with extracurricular pupilsCollege have awide-ranging afteruse school hours. Trumpington memberswhich of public the can its boasts ownalso fitness studios, hockey and football. The college auditorium and pitches for both state-of-the-art facilities such as an 2016 for 11to 16-year-olds, with Community launched College in Meanwhile, Trumpington Trumpington Park Primary School,Great Kneighton paediatric firstpaediatric aid. drawing, music editing and with options including life Cambridge Regional College, and leisure courses at taken can be What’s more, training, development city’s Anglia Ruskin University, too. apprenticeships are on offer the at excellence; degree courses and worldthe for its education higher Cambridge is known throughout Of course, University the of invested inits facilities. moredecade, than £40mhas been founded last the in1615.Over school inCambridge, having been secondary is oldest the surviving options to close Aura. The Perse

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Hobson’s Country Park

DOORSTEP AT play area for children of all ages; a THE WIDER NEIGHBOURHOOD OF GREAT KNEIGHTON IS MORE skate and BMX park inspired by the imaginations of local kids has also THAN A COLLECTION OF NEW HOMES. IT’S A WAY OF LIFE been installed. The country park also boasts a selection of allotments of varying sizes, which keen gardeners AURA At Aura, you will reap the benefits open space affords you numerous from Great Kneighton and the wider of everything Great Kneighton has ways to spend time in the fresh air, community can apply to use. to offer. from picnics in the summer months to crisp morning walks in the winter. Since 2010, Countryside has Just a few moments from your front This natural wonderland features four worked tirelessly to develop a door is Hobson’s Square, the beating ponds, one of which is a 50,000m2 public art strategy to give the Great heart of this new urban village. bird reserve, along with extensive Kneighton community a unique Its focal point is the Clay Farm woodland. Amongst the different cultural identity. Working alongside Centre, a four-storey community species to be found in the park are specialist agency Futurecity, the building managed by Cambridge badgers, otters and kingfishers, with developer has commissioned some City Council’s Neighbourhood 14,000 trees recently planted including of Britain’s leading public artists Community Development Team. more than 80 large semi-mature trees. to create a mixture of permanent The centre has a hall with capacity artworks and community-based for 250 people, plus the Trumpington There is a mile and a half of activities. Amongst the artworks Street Medical Practice, a public footpaths, plus a children’s adventure is Bronze House, a sculpture in library, and rooms for meetings and play area and a number of picnic Hobson’s Square inspired by some conferences. There is also a dance spaces. You can even get fit around of the archaeological discoveries and exercise studio. the park’s 1km trim trail which has made on the site. Created by artists a number of bespoke fitness stations Heather and Ivan Morison, Bronze Pick up your day-to-day essentials at created by artist Nils Norman. House signifies the square’s position Hobson’s Square’s convenience store Elsewhere, artists Tom and Simon as a focal point for the Great and pharmacy, or simply watch the Bloor have designed an equipped Kneighton community. world go by in the open plaza. This has been created as a place for residents and visitors to come together, to meet for a coffee or to attend events like concerts, street parties and farmers’

markets. Additional retail space is also set to be created alongside the new homes at The Final Chapter, offering

you even more convenient amenities in the future.

The plaza is the perfect spot to enjoy “ views across the gardens too, or you can spend time in the beautifully The centre has a hall with landscaped podium gardens within capacity for 250 people, plus the new development. the Trumpington Street Medical The Final Chapter is the closest phase of homes to the 120-acre Hobson’s Practice, a public library Hobson’s Country Park Clay Farm Centre Library Country Park. This expanse of green and rooms for meetings “and conferences | THE FINAL CHAPTER | THE FINAL CHAPTER | AURA

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COUNTRYSIDE HAS SHOWN ITS COMMITMENT TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY BY SPONSORING THE CANTABRIGIAN RUGBY CLUB (CRUFC) TO THE TUNE OF £20,000

Countryside’s donation has enabled club became open to all. With the You can also join the club as a social the club, affectionately known as admissions policy relaxed, the word member, giving you a range of Cantabs, to make key improvements ‘Old’ was dropped from the club’s benefits like invitations to club tours to its training facilities. This includes name in 1989. and subsidised food and drink in new pitch lighting at its home on the club bar. To find out more, visit Sedley Taylor Road, along with Cantabs continues to enjoy a close www.cantabs.co.uk or email branding and upgrades to signage. relationship with the former CCHS, [email protected]. Part of Countryside’s sponsorship now the Hills Road Sixth Form will also go towards developing the College, and shares its sporting newly-created junior structure, and facilities at Sedley Taylor Road. More the CRUFC kit will now proudly than 70 years since its foundation, the bear the Countryside logo. club is a thriving and much-loved part of the amateur rugby scene, with three Cantabs’ head coach Glen Remnant adult teams playing in the London said: “Countryside’s support in and Eastern Counties leagues. helping us realise our ambitions for the club has been fantastic. The Cantabs chairman Laurence Jones improvements to our facilities means said of the Countryside sponsorship: we will soon have some of the best “I would like to extend my thanks to

training lights in the area.” Countryside for their support. The additional investment into the club “The sponsorship is hugely has already made a huge difference appreciated by every member of the in the quality of rugby we are able to

Cantabs team. We’re very proud to offer. Countryside has enabled the wear the Countryside name on our Cantabs and rugby in Cambridge to chests and look forward to growing grow substantially.” the club together in years to come.” Countryside added: “We are “ Originally known as Old delighted to be the main sponsor at Cantabrigian RUFC, Cantabs has a Cantabs. The club plays a key role in rich history. The club was founded the Cambridge community and we in 1946 by former pupils, or Old are proud to support the team. We Boys, of the then Cambridge and look forward to seeing the results of We’re very proud to wear the County High School for Boys the upcoming works and cheering (CCHS). Cantabs remained an Old the team on.” Countryside name on our chests Boys’ club until the late 1960s when a limited number of outside players If you would like to join Cantabs, and look forward to growing the were admitted to full membership. visit the club during a training As the years went on, the number session on Tuesday or Thursday of non-Old Boys increased until the evening to chat through the options.

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| AURA | THE FINAL CHAPTER Hobson’s CountryPark and Cambridge BiomedicalCampus UK and Heart the and Lung Medicine,Clinical Cancer Research University of Cambridge of School in Europe, is home CBC to the researchmedical and science health busway.the Thelargest centre of is anotherThe (CBC) stop on renowned institution. found canRosie be next to this and genetics. Maternity hospital cancer, neurosciences, paediatrics forspecialist organ transplantation, hospital the is aregionalservices, emergency, surgical and medical Addenbrooke’s. As well as providing universitythe teaching hospital Great Kneighton, you takes to Busway, through runs which CambridgeshireThe Guided commute to your place of work. towhich acareer start or an easier making it afantastic place from innovation and excellence, medical huge number of hives of industry, Aura is proximity inclose to a the limit limit the The sky’s WHEN IT COMES TO EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, CAMBRIDGE RIVALS CITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND BEYOND so thatso city dubbed the has been of companies, technology much so famousbeen for its proliferation Since 1960s,Cambridge the has ChapterThe Final car.by park is around 25minutes away from of Chemistry. Royalthe Society The Huawei,AstraZeneca, Toshiba and more than 100companies including Park, is which headquarters the of work Cambridge inthe Science colleges. Meanwhile, 7,500people administrative roles across its 31 than 11,500 people and inacademic University employs which more largest employers is Cambridge Of course, one of city’s the Papworth, found can be at CBC. andheart lung hospital, Royal the In addition, UK’s the leading community of start-up organisations. along with ideaSpace, aco-working UnitPharmacology there, is based MedicineExperimental and Clinical Research Institute. GlaxoSmithKline’s in Cambridge. industry, your career is sure to thrive It’s clear that, to see whatever your number.their Cambridge Intelligence amongst and web analysis company developer Frontier Developments Darktrace, firm game cybersecurity Today, businesses these count Cambridge Phenomenon.so-called organisations gave also to the rise Silicon Fen; success the of these

Royal Papworth Hospital of MolecularBiology Hobson’s CountryPark withMRC Laboratory “ your industry, your career is sure to It’s clear that, to see whatever thrive inCambridge AstraZeneca Cambridgeshire GuidedBusway “

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HERE AT COUNTRYSIDE, WE UNDERSTAND THAT GETTING ONTO THE PROPERTY LADDER CAN BE A CHALLENGE. AS A RESULT, WE’VE COME UP WITH AN INCENTIVE FOR THOSE WHO ARE RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM A FAMILY MEMBER

Countryside’s Bank of Mum and Despite the name of the initiative, For information about the scheme Dad scheme offers a win-win for the benefactor doesn’t need to be visit www.countrysideproperties.com both you and your family member. a parent; they can be any member or speak to one of our experienced If you are borrowing or being gifted of your family who has agreed to sales consultants. Please be advised at least 5 per cent of the purchase help you. Simply let a member of that terms and conditions apply; the price of your new home at The Final the sales team know that you’ll be sales team will be happy to talk you Chapter, your family member will supported by a relative and they’ll through these. receive a £1,000 gift on completion get the ball rolling. to say thank you. | THE FINAL CHAPTER | THE FINAL CHAPTER | AURA 28 30

| AURA | THE FINAL CHAPTER St Michael’s Hurst, Bishop’s Stortford Abode, Great Kneighton About Countryside Fornham Place atMarhamPark, BurySt Edmunds Base atNewhall, Harlow “ developer than any other AwardsDesign more Housing We hold commitment to quality. with materials that reflect our for way the people live today and character, to designed work and asignature homes carry style of belonging. our All developments to live, sense where feel atrue they creating places where people aspire matters. We’re passionate about We that believe where we live COUNTRYSIDE IS A LEADING UK HOME BUILDER AND URBAN REGENERATION PARTNER

“ around our developments. life for lives who everyone inand of and neighbourhood quality of greater of sense belonging, spirit people feel at home, providing a place making creates places where landscape, our creative approach to and unique the detailing of the to planning the of environments character of homes the we build than any other developer. From the more Housing Awards Design test of time. As aresult we hold to create places that stand the will sustainable credentials combine standards exacting Our and Kings Park, Harold Wood

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