The past couple of months have certain been unlike any that I have seen in my lifetime. As we are starting to move into the new normal I wanted to share some of the ways I have been exploring and supporting my local area on my days off.
Is there any better way of seeing Cambridge but from punting down the Cam? I've wanted to spend a lot more time outside and still keep to a safe social distance. The Traditional Punting Co have implemented lots of new ways of keeping passengers safe while you relax down the river. So that you don't have to queue up, they have put in place a text system to let you know when it's your time to punt, and they have installed screens dividing the punt into sections to keep social distancing without impeding your experience. It certainly felt very safe and relaxing, and made it all feel very normal. Our chauffeur Barnaby gave a lovely, informative commentary on the colleges as we punted past them. It's the perfect way to spend the day with all the nice weather we have had. Especially if you also include getting some strawberries and cream from Bridges Cafe to take with you like we did! If all this takes your fancy they have given me a special discount code 'copperhaven10' to get 10% off on their tours! (AD PR Press Experience)
If all the punting has left you feeling hungry a new service in Cambridge is the perfect way to try out independent cafes and restaurants. Foodftuffs have been delivering independent food brands all over Cambridge and I have used them quite a few times to grab some top notch grub! My personal favourite has been the cheese toasties from Urban Larder! Only using eco riders and lots of the money going directly to the restaurants its the perfect way to support local indie food businesses. Brewdog are also offering takeaway pints so that's gone down well with my dad! Now I'm back at work I've also had my lunch delivered as a treat!
And finally one for those with a sweet tooth. Jacks Gelato is open serving from the window and also available on Foodstufff for delivery! This is definitely the best place to get your gelato fix! With different menus daily there's always a new flavour to try! This was the honeycomb one
These are just a few of the things I've explored during the lifting of lockdown, let me know if you have made any new discoveries!
