Keep your head down

In an email sent to Robinson JCR on Monday, “Supreme leader” (JCR President) Sabrine Ahmed told students: “as today marks the start of the Quiet Period, it’s time to put coursework over intercourse and keep it down.” She requested that they “put neeks before cheeks and do the deed quietly”. The President also attached a flow chart, in case her instructions were “too complicated,” an appropriate reminder for all those who have been acting far from it.

Dearest Gentle Reader

A garden inspired by the third season of the Netflix series ‘Bridgerton,’ was unveiled on Thursday at the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH). Sponsored by Netflix and Shondaland, the Bridgerton Garden features a moongate, sunken seating, and symbolic planting. Now located permanently between Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie Hospital, it offers a tranquil space for patients, staff, and visitors.

Jurassic Shark

Diamond in the rough! Jurassic era shark teeth fossils have been unearthed during works for the new railway connecting Oxford and Cambridge. East West Railway, the company building the new train line was shocked to discover the fossils of marine creatures from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, which became extinct at the same time as dinosaurs, when testing the ground for the new line.

Pints for a purpose

The Cambridge Beer Festival is returning to Jesus Green next week, with over 200 real ales, 80 ciders, mead, wine, and a well-stocked cheese counter on offer. This year’s charity partner is The Red Hen Project, supporting local families through education and wellbeing work. The festival is also celebrating the 50th anniversary of Monty Python’s Holy Grail- keep an eye out for some suitably named, specially brewed beers! The “highly collectable” posters, promotion and limited edition beer glasses will all be on theme.