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BANYAN TREEGETS A FRESHLOOKNot only is the food delicious but wehave to say the Banyan Tree restauranton Westgate is looking hot too after afantastic refurbishment!
Owner Dinesh Odedra told ESP – “We’vestarted our refurbishment and the firstphase has been completed. We tookfeedback from our customers on whatthey’d like to see us do first. There wasdemand for more space downstairs. So,we extended the bar and lounge areaand have also created a new space onthe ground floor which is perfect for largegroups booking their Christmas parties.
“It’s created a totally different atmospherein the restaurant where there is a greatvibe every night. We’re planning tointroduce some DJ events during theChristmas period that utilises this newspace... so keep your ear to the ground!"
We highly recommend the food herewhich is truly authentic Indian. Book nowon 01733 342800.
OUTFIT HAS ITALL UNDER ONEROOFIf you’re getting stressed trying to find theperfect party wear don’t forget thatDorothy Perkins, Burton and Evans haveall relocated into the Outfit store atSerpentine Green! So now you can saveyour legs and find all your high streetfavourites under one roof. They also haveTopshop, Topman, Warehouse and more.It’s a great place to find a present forsomeone else too or make life really easyand buy an Outfit gift card! Check out thelatest looks from Outfit in our specialfeature on www.espmag.co.uk
GET PARTYREADY @ MYBODYESSENTIALS
This month My Body Essentials wouldlike to be sure that your Christmas partydress fits you perfectly! Until Christmasthey are practically giving away Lipo-Belttreatments for just £15 per session, thesesessions usually cost up to £65! Thetreatment’s safe and effective and getsresults immediately – you can loseseveral centimetres in just one sessionalthough you could sometimes requiremore depending on the results you need.Now there is no excuse not to wear yourfavourite party dress! Give MBE a call on01733 305102 or take a look atwww.mybodyessentials.co.uk formore info.
CITY BOOKMAKES GREATGIFTIf you’re stuck for an unusual gift orsomething that’ll certainly have meaningfor anyone brought up in Peterborough,we can highly recommend the book ofphotos, New England, by streetphotographer Chris Porsz.
If you missed out last Christmas then thispopular photography book depictsPeterborough in the seventies andeighties through some great candidshots. It’s a fantastic slice of socialhistory. It’s available for just £13.99 fromReba in Cathedral Square, Shriveschemist in Westgate, Art in the HeartShop, Visitors Information Centre andWaterstones in Bridge St. Also fromColemans in Cowgate, The Barn gardencentre Gunthorpe, the hospital friendsshop, Ferry Meadows and via his websitewww.chrisporsz.com
AMICI LAUNCHCHRISTMASMENUSpalding’s great Italian restaurant Amicitell us they’ve launched a deliciousspecial Christmas menu this December,with five new starters, five main coursesand plenty of mouth-watering dessertsthat are completely exclusive to the menu.Running from Sunday December 1 –
Sunday December 29, you can makeyour booking by calling 01775 767696.
LATE NIGHTSHOPPING @ SPRINGFIELDSIt’s not always easy to fit Christmasshopping into a busy schedule. Luckily,Springfields Outlet Shopping in Spaldinghave extended their opening hours tohelp us out! Springfields is now open onweekdays until 9pm this month throughuntil the week commencing MondayDecember 23. What’s more, the carpark will be free to use from 6pm.Subway, The Kitchen and Frankie andBenny’s, however, will remain open until10pm.
50% OFFSELECTEDPRODUCTS @ BEALESDon’t forget to stop at Beales onWestgate on your shopping travels thisChristmas. They’re offering 50% offselected lines, ranging from gifts to homeaccessories. Get some cut-price prezziesbefore they run out!
BOLLYWOODTIGER’SCHRISTMAS DAY BUFFETYaxley restaurant Bollywood Tiger isbringing an Indian flavour to the menuthis Christmas with a special ChristmasDay buffet. So if you fancy a change fromthe turkey and a rest from the cooking thebuffet is priced at £19.95 per adult, whilstsenior citizens and children can dine for£14.95. For bookings, call 01733 246519.
COCK INNWINTER BEERFESTThe Cock Inn at Werrington has festive
CITY MARKSFIRST WORLDWAR CENTENARY
Peterborough will be marking the start ofthe First World War and its impact onthe city in a special day of events onMonday August 4.
To mark 100 years since Britain enteredthe First World War our commemorationincludes a civic service at the warmemorial on Bridge Street and a typical1914s evening on Cathedral Square torecreate the moment in Peterboroughwhen residents learned that Britain wasat war.
A civic procession will leave the TownHall at 10.40am and there’ll be aminute's silence at 11am. The SalvationArmy band will be performing near tothe war memorial from around 10.15amand there’ll be poetry readings. Duringthe day there’ll be a car show displaying vehicles from the early 1900s around Cathedral Square and the cathedral precincts.
In the evening there’ll be music and anold fashioned fish and chip van servingfood. At 11pm, the exact moment Britainentered the war, a rocket maroon will be launched.
Residents will then be invited to light acandle next to a photo of their loved onewhich they are being urged to bringalong. A service will then be held onCathedral Square, led by Canon BruceRuddock from Peterborough Cathedral.
SPRINGFIELDS’10TH BIRTHDAYCOMPETITIONSpringfield’s Outlet Shopping in Spaldingis celebrating its 10th anniversary with afantastic competition… but it closes onMonday August 25 so get your entries in!
Win a new £10,000 MG3 car, plus 10 fantastic weekly prizes worth over £3,000.
Spend £10 as a VIP customer on any visitat Springfields up to August 25.
Register the amount you’ve spent ontheir website and enter your purchasevalue. If you’re not a Springfields VIP,simply click on the link on theirhomepage to register for free. £10 canbe spent in one or a combination ofstores to qualify and doesn’t have to be a store that participates in the VIP scheme.
The top prize is an MG 3 Form Sport Car& 3 year Service Pack worth £10,000from W H Brand! The weekly prizes aregreat too so head towww.springfieldsshopping.com forall the details and get shopping!
DON’T MISSTHORPE HALL FETE Following the success of itsreintroduction to the city’s eventscalendar last year, the Thorpe HallSummer Fete is back this August.
And it’s going to be even bigger andbetter – in the hope that even moremoney will be raised towards thebuilding of Thorpe Hall’s new hospice.
You can expect circus performers, a kidscorner and vintage cars, side shows,games and stalls at the Fete on Sunday,August 3. Pimms will be served in theParlour, there will be a barbecue, foodstalls and bar. Doors will be openbetween 10am and 4pm.
All the money raised at the Fete will gostraight into the £6 million appeal tofund the building of a new hospice atThorpe Hall and the current appeal totalsits at £2.25 million. Building work willstart early in September.
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HOLLAND &BARRETT OPENS@ SERPENTINEGREEN
It’s time to get healthy when you pop foryour shopping at Serpentine Green.
A new Holland & Barrett store is now upand running and is one of the chain’sbespoke concept formats, designed tohelp shoppers keep healthy on the go.
It’s bright and stylish and products havebeen zoned by need so it is much easierto browse. Special features include apick ‘n’ mix stall of fruit, nuts and seedsaimed towards health consciousshoppers, a natural jelly bean dispenser,a scent station, natural beauty zone andspecialist sports supplements.
BEST OF BRITISHFAIR ATBROTHERHOOD Celebrate the British Isles’ finereputation as a cradle of creativity at
Brotherhood Shopping Park on SaturdayAugust 9 from 10am to 4pm.
A display of Mini Coopers will form abackdrop to a series of stalls featuringeverything from handmade accessoriesto traditional food. Homemade cupcakesand Purple Pantry Fudge will be there orwhy not sample some delicious artesiancheeses from The Cheese Board with aside of chutney on crackers from theBytham Kitchen Preserves.
Talented face painter Laura Lu will be onhand to exhibit some best of Britishdesigns on the faces of the youngerBrotherhood shoppers.
LOCAL BARS ARE CHARITYSUPERHEROESEdward’s, Flares and Yates’s are provingthey’re bars with heart as they stage twospecial charity fundraising events thismonth.
There’s Super Heroes Night on FridayAugust 22 at Edward’s & Yatesfollowed by a Coffee Morning at Yates’son Saturday August 23 in support ofthe Variety Charity for disabled children.Variety does some amazing work tosupport children with disabilities to tryand improve their way of life.
The bars which are part of one ofBritain’s biggest pub companiesStonegate Pub Company are alsosupporting the charity by holding thebiggest Pub Tour in the country! They’vecreated a massive passport that’s beentravelling over 650 sites throughout thecountry and it arrives in Peterborough onFriday August 22 from Luton. They’ll beauctioning off VIP areas, Yates’s will giveaway free coffee and donate 50p everytime a pint of their guest ale Crawler issold!
PRINCESS IN THE PARK!
We’ve reported on the fabulous newLakeside watersports centre and café atFerry Meadows in previous issues butnow they’ve been officially opened by aroyal guest.
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royalmet with staff and service users of theVivacity Adapted Cycling scheme beforewatching a Peterborough Sailabilitysession and officially naming their newLugger boat Blue Bird in her capacity asPatron of RYA (Royal YachtingAssociation) Foundation.
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The visit culminated in a formal opening ofLakeside with the unveiling of acommemorative stone and plaque at itsentrance.
The Royal visit followed a £2.5 millioninvestment from Nene Park Trust and ayear of extensive works to the oldwatersports centre building andsurrounding landscape. Lakeside providesa hub for activity and relaxation withinFerry Meadows as the home for NeneOutdoors, a new watersports and outdooractivity venture, Rutland Cycling for cyclehire and Lakeside Kitchen & Bar, acontemporary dining and function venueat the Park.
SMITHERS GOES RETROIf you’re a fan of vintage furniture a newshowroom’s opened in Stamford calledSmithers (opposite the College) on Ryhall Road.
Owner Nick Smith has an online businesswhich is where it all started from and thenew showroom means you can now popin and see some of the goods.
Smithers is a vintage store which hasretro/vintage furniture and accessories(clocks, signs, lamps, posters etc). Nickhas a real passion for vintage furtnitureand most of his stock is unique or rare tofind. So if you fancy something a littleunusual take a look onlinewww.smithersofstamford.co.uk or call01780 754663.
CITY COLLEGE’SHISTORY BOOK
City College Peterborough is gearing upfor yet another commemorative event inits 70th anniversary year – the launch ofits very own history book!
As the home of adult education inPeterborough, the college is celebratingits milestone with a book charting itshistory from the opening in 1944 to thepresent day.
It’ll be unveiled on Monday August 4 ata launch at the Brook Street college at11am, and will be an hour-long openhouse occasion where past and presentstudents or anyone connected with thecollege is welcome to go along.
Around 600 copies are due to be printedinitially and will soon be on sale from the college, priced £5 with a donationfrom each sale going to the Royal British Legion.
The launch of the book is the latest in aseries of celebratory events, which haveincluded a special birthday party for 70 ofthe city’s 70 year olds in May and theforthcoming 1940’s day and buffet anddance evening on September 6. Tickets for this event at PeterboroughTown Hall are on sale now from thecollege 01733 761361.
CALLING ALLMODS TO THESUNDAYHANGOVER! The Whole Point present a Mod themedday for all the family over at Charters onTown Bridge on Sunday August 24.
Get your scooters ready and your Parkason for a great day of music and all thingsMod. There’ll be Mod themed stalls, a hogroast, music from DJs, Rob Glover fromThe Buzz and Chris from Reggae Special,plus live music from The Claimed. It’s onfrom 12 noon til late.
GRIMSTHORPEFESTIVAL
The stunning setting of Grimsthorpe castlenear Bourne is the backdrop for anotherfabulous festival on bank holidayMonday August 25.
With outdoor stages featuring rock, indieand folk bands, acoustic sessions andmore the castle is set to rock!
The event features loads of family fun andentertainment throughout the day. Thereare classic cars and bikes, a beer tent,stalls and sideshows a food court, dogshows, sports to try, graffiti artists, circusskills, craft marquee – you name it, thisevent is packed!
It’s free parking but you need to buytickets – early bird family (2 adults + 2children) tickets are just £25, and an earlybird child (3-12 yrs) ticket is just £5, they’llbe more on the gate. Check the festivalwebsite for more infowww.grimsthorpefestival.co.uk
CITY'S FIRST CIVIC AWARDS If you know a young person who’s goneout of their way to help someone in theircommunity, or perhaps someone whovolunteers their time to bring thecommunity together why not put themforward for a new Civic Award?
Peterborough City Council aims torecognise residents, groups, organisationsand businesses that have made a realdifference to their local community.
They’re asking you to nominate individualsor groups you think deserve to berecognised for their efforts andachievements.
The categories are: Young Person,Lifetime Achievement, CommunityInvolvement, Business Environment,Contribution to Art and CultureContribution to Sport.
Nomination forms are available todownload on the council's website,www.peterborough.gov.uk, from theTown Hall reception, or by [email protected] closing date is 5pm on FridayOctober 31.
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EntertainmentTHE WEST ENDEXPERIENCE If you love the musicals head to the Cresset onSeptember 12 for the West End Experience starringAsa Elliot from ITV’s Benidorm.
The show’s performed by a cast of sensational artistsdirect from London’s West End and features a superblive band. This all-singing, all-dancing productionfeatures over 140 dazzling costumes, beautiful vocalperformances and thrilling choreography as itshowcases West End musicals past and present fromChicago to Grease, Wicked to the Lion King and LesMiserables to the Jersey Boys.
Tickets are from £21.50 (face value £20) on 01733 265705.
WEST SIDESTORY The classic love story is back thanks toPeterborough’s prestigious Key Youth Theatre(KYT). Renowned for ambitious theatre productionsand hot off the heels of last year’s Les Miserables,KYT is set to dazzle us again with West Side Story.Be transported to America via the Key Theatre andwatch Tony and Maria fall in love in StephenSondheim’s musical version of Romeo and Julietperformed by the stars of tomorrow!
West Side Story is on from August 20 – 23.Tickets are £14.50 (£11 concessions) and matineesare £13 (£10.50 concessions), available from thebox office on 01733 207239.
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A NIGHT OFQUEEN WITHTHE BOHEMIANS Break free with one of the UK’s best Queen tribute bands atStamford’s Corn Exchange Theatre! Since 1996 TheBohemians have been making audiences go radio gaga asthey recreate the kind of magic that is Queen with fullpyrotechnics and even a baby grand piano! A Night of Queenwith The Bohemians rocks on Saturday August 30 at7.30pm. Tickets are £16.50 and available from the box officeon 01780 766455. Sharna Ridge
ALL ABOARDWITH GILBERT& SULLIVANPLAYERSPeterborough Gilbert & Sullivan Players returnwith farce and satire in their production of Trialby Jury and HMS Pinafore taking to the stageearly next month.
The popular operetta HMS Pinafore tells thestory of Captain Corcoran and his daughter,Josephine, who’s promised in marriage to SirJoseph but her true love is a humble sailor.
In the curtain raiser Trial by Jury the Court of Justice seeks the truth in the case of abreach of promise in a marriage amidst abiased jury, thwarted bridesmaids, and aphilandering judge.
The Players welcome back Pat O’Connell asDirector for their 2014 production, which willbe staged at the Key Theatre.
Performances run nightly TuesdaySeptember 9 to Friday September 12, 7.30 pm. Tickets are £15 from the box office:01733 207239.
THETEMPEST @ CLARECOTTAGE "We are such stuff as dreams are madeon..." and The Pantaloons Theatre Companywill help you dream for a night at John ClareCottage in Helpston as they transport you ona voyage to an enchanted island full ofadventure, romance, magic and... monsters!
The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons put theirown unique and hilarious twist onShakepeare's tale of shipwrecks, sorcerersand silly servants. Expect music andmayhem, poetry and puppetry in one of theBard's best-loved plays - in the open-airwhere it belongs. Take a picnic, appropriateclothing and chairs. The performance onWednesday August 27 takes place in theopen-air in all weather bar a full-blown,well, er, tempest!
Tickets are £12.50 for adults, £8 for childrenor a family ticket is £35 from John ClareCottage. Call to book on 01733 253330.
COMINGSOON – RAY QUINN Book now to see Ray Quinn when he stops off at Stamford Corn Exchange on his latest tour.
Ray was the runner up in 'he X Factor in2006 and his career’s included TV, acting,dancing, theatre, and singing, which hasgiven him the base to focus on his passion,which is singing and being on the stage.
He went on to win the 2009 series ofDancing on Ice and then 2014 champion ofchampions final Dancing on Ice series andhas been appearing in various West Endshows. Now you can enjoy An Evening withRay Quinn on Saturday September 20.
Tickets are £24.50 from the box office on01780 766455.
THINK FLOYD@ THE KEY This extraordinary show, dubbed TheDefinitive Pink Floyd Experience, isrenowned for its stunning celebration of one of the world’s greatest musical phenomena.
Now in their 20th year, the incrediblytalented musicians who make up ThinkFloyd have managed to faithfully recreate all the atmosphere, visualmagnitude and musical excellence of Pink Floyd live on stage. It’s no wonderthey have long been regarded as the UK’s finest tribute to the band.
The brand new Think Floyd productionfor 2014 features the whole range ofclassic Pink Floyd from early Syd Barrett, through Dark Side of the Moonand Wish You Were Here to The Division Bell.
Complete with an impressive laser lightshow, this is a must-see for all PinkFloyd fans! Catch it at the Key onSunday September 14 at 7.30pm,tickets are £19 on 01733 207239.
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BGT’s STEVEHEWLETT & FRIENDS Steve Hewlett has become one of the mostpopular British Comedy Ventriloquists tograce our TV screens by making it into the2013 Britain's Got Talent Final.
He wowed the judges and audiences in hisaudition, semi-final and final performancesand didn't receive one buzzer or badcomment. He’s since been in populardemand performing all over the country tothe people that voted for him.
Steve’s always had a passion forventriloquism and has breathed new life intothe art to entertain a whole new generationof fans with his friends, Arthur Lager, LittleSimon, ChiiChii, Pongo The Skunk and manymore surprises.
He’s now taken some time out of his tour toentertain at Stamford Corn Exchange in aone-off performance on September 13.
Tickets are £15 (children & concessions £12)from the box office: 01780 766455.
THE BON JOVIEXPERIENCE Are you bonkers about Bon Jovi? Head to the Bourne CornExchange on Friday August 22 for The Bon JoviExperience (BJE)! Feel as if you are actually at a Bon Joviconcert with lead singer Tony bearing a strikingresemblance to the rocker Jon Bon Jovi! BJE's Ed, Lee,Steve and Rich are also lookalikes of original bandmembers Richie Sambora, Tico Torres, Hugh McDonald andDave Bryan which further creates the atmosphere ofexperiencing the real thing! The band are such topdoppelgangers that the infamous lion haired rocker himselfhas said BJE are – ‘the best tribute I have ever seen'. Theshow rocks at 8pm on August 22, tickets are £14 on thedoor and £12 advanced booking with under 16s priced at abargain £5. To book call 07828 032241. Sharna Ridge
CLASSICAL STARS COMING TO STAMFORD Prominent flautist Jennifer Dyson and renowned harpist Elisa Netzer, two leading classical soloists will be performing at the Stamford Arts Centre this August in two concerts not to be missed.
The concerts are hosted by Noel Music Management, a London based management agency for leading classical musicians.
On August 9 Jennifer Dyson will be performing a dynamic programme including works byleading composers such as Debussy, Schubert, Jolivet, Barber and Sibelius. Jennifer hasperformed in prestigious venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, Kings Place, St Martins in theFields and has been broadcast live on Radio 3.
The second concert will be on August 16with Swiss harpist Elisa Nezter performing avirtuosic programme of pieces by Scarlatti, Handel, Rota and Salzedo. Elisa is in demand as asoloist having performed with several prestigious orchestras.
For tickets call 01780 763203.
If you’re a fan of 60s hits don’t miss VanityFare and The New Honeycombs when theycome to Stamford Corn Exchange on FridaySeptember 5.
Vanity Fare are a fabulous four piece who’vebeen performing for over four decades withhits like Hitchin' a Ride, Early in The Morningand Better By Far.
The Honeycombs burst onto the pop scenewith the worldwide hit number one Have IThe Right in 1964 followed by anotherHoward and Blakely composition That's TheWay. The New Honeycombs have touredwith one of the founder members and noware on tour in their own right in The Rock
Around The 60's Theatre Tour recreatingauthentic live music sounds of the sixties andreflecting The Honeycombs’ hits.
Tickets are £16 (concessions £15.50) on01780 766455.
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BEERFESTIVAL – TIME TO SAYCHEERS! The big Peterborough social – the37th Beer Festival – is finally here!
Stocked with over 420 cask ales,ciders and wines and a fantasticline up of live bands throughout thefestival, the Embankment is theplace to be from Tuesday August19 to Saturday August 23!
This year the festival is open all dayfor the first time and once again ESPis proud to host the lunchtime quizwith Ian Gray from Wednesday toSaturday at 1pm. There are somegreat bands playing throughout thefestival too so for more on the musicline-up head to Keith’s Live Musicsection on page 48.
For all you need to know includingbeer lists, prices, advanceprogrammes and much more visitwww.real-ale.org.uk.
Our ESP photographers will bepopping down to capture the actionso say cheers!
SUMMER ON THE FARM Schools out and summer’s here – time to let loose on the farm!
A number of special events are being held at Sacrewell throughout the summer with petday and volunteer day taking place on Sunday August 10. These are closely followed bya pirate themed teddy bears adventure day on Sunday August 24.
Take along your small pets to be the stars of the show for pet day. Enter all sorts of funnycompetitions and win a prize. Then the pets make way for the toys as it’s the Teddy Bears’Adventure Day on August 24 promising lots of fun and the chance for your favouritecuddly toy to attempt bungee jumping, raft rides and many other daredevil activities!
The farm’s open every day from 9.30am – 5pm. For more info visitwww.sacrewell.org.uk or call 01780 782254.
JOIN THEMEMORY WALKThere’s a chance to stretch your legs, enjoy the sun (hopefully!) and doyour bit for a great cause by joining the Alzheimer’s Society’sPeterborough Memory Walk.
It all takes place in the perfect setting of Ferry Meadows on SundaySeptember 7which is also home to a new Alzheimer’s SocietyDementia Café, launched as part of Peterborough’s pledge to becomedementia-friendly.
Memory Walk is Alzheimer’s Society’s flagship fundraising event withwalks taking place around the UK throughout the autumn to raisemoney for people affected by dementia and their carers.
Participants at the Peterborough Memory Walk can choose between arelaxing mile long walk or the longer, more challenging 7 mile walk.Live music, face painting for the kids and refreshments will be waitingfor walkers after they cross the finish line.
To register or for more info go towww.memorywalk.org.uk/peterborough.
The Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Café is held in the Ferry MeadowsVisitors Centre on the third Thursday of every month from 2pm to 4pm.For more info e-mail [email protected]
GROWING GREENERWITH QUEENSGATE Celebrate all things green with Queensgate Shopping Centre’s fun andinteractive two day event. Growing Greener is taking place from 11amuntil 4pm on Thursday August 14 and Friday August 15 to celebrateall things eco-friendly.
Over the two days there’ll be an artist constructing an awe-inspiringcardboard sculpture; as a special treat for Peterborough he’ll be skilfullyrecreating the City’s Coat of Arms. Children will also be able to takepart in a sculpture building workshop as well as other free activities.
Local artists will be using their skills to customise environmentallyfriendly cotton bags to encourage people to reuse rather than rely onplastic bags. These are free but there will be limited availability.
TURNING MEDIEVAL @ THE TOWER What was it really like to live 700 years ago? Here’s your chance to travel back in time and meet the Thorpe Family at home –Longthorpe Tower. Learn your manners, find out about food, help with the arming of the knight and try your hand at designingyour own coat of arms to take away! Join them on August 9 and 10, admission’s £4 adults, £3 children/concessions, £10families. There’s no need to book, just drop-in! For more details call 01733 864663 or visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com
RESTORATIONROUNDHOUSE Get outdoors and head to Flag Fen this summer break for some great daysout. This month there’s a unique chance to see how Bronze Age peoplebuilt their homes as they challenge a group of re-enactors to re-roof aroundhouse in a week, with techniques and tools used 3,500 years ago!
Head down from August 11-17 for family trails, activities, plus experttalks by archaeologists daily at 2pm. Admission’s £7 adults, £5concessions, £18 families. For more info about Flag Fen, call 01733313414 or visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com.
BE A JEAN GENIE WITHQUEENSGATE’SPROJECT DENIM Always wanted skinny jeans but they just don’t suit you? Or maybe you want bootcut jeans but they make your legs look short? You need to visit Project Denim atQueensgate Shopping Centre on Friday September 5 and let the high-tech BodyScanner tell you more about your body shape and what styles will make you lookfabulous.
Queensgate is playing host to the state-of-the-art body scanner along with a teamof professionals to help shoppers find the perfect fitting pair of jeans.
You just enter the private body scanner which will scan you from head to toe andthen have a one-to-one with a stylist about what type and style of denim suits youbest, as well as helping you with overall style and advising on footwear.
Book in for Project Denim and the Body Scanner on the Queensgate website nowwww.queensgate-shopping.co.uk
ARCHAEOLOGY EVENTSARE DINO-MITE Vivacity’s going all Jurassic Park on us this month with two great events that’ll bedino-mite! For the first time ever you can discover the amazing story underneath FlagFen’s archaeology in their Dig Deeper for Dinos event from August 23-25. Be apalaeontologist for the day with a fossil dig, meet experts, handle real specimensmillions of years old, and more. Plus there are crafts and trails where you’ll come faceto face with life-sized dinosaurs! Admission’s £7 adults, £5 children/concessions, £18families. There’s no need to book, just drop-in!
Then head indoors at Peterborough Museum to discover a dino adventure fromAugust 27-29! Become a paleoartist using their Jurassic gallery for inspiration.Follow the clues in the dino trail to explore the museum. Enjoy themed crafts and helpmake a life-sized dinosaur! Plus there’s storytelling activities perfect for under-5s.Admission’s £3.50 adults, £2.50 concessions, £1.50 under 5s, £8 families. Call 01733 864663 or visit www.vivacity-peterborough.comP
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If you caught the amazing ‘blue men’ ofGenerik Vapuer in the city centre last yearyou’ll know that this festival bringssomething to Peterborough you’ve neverseen before and this year promisesanother spectacular free performance andwe can’t wait!
Once again an amazing weekend ofentertainment has been organised byVivacity in the heart of the city fromSaturday September 6 to SundaySeptember 7 with performances onCathedral Square, in the CathedralPrecincts, up and down Bridge Street andat the Key Theatre and Broadway Theatre.
For the third year Vivacity is part of theZepa 2 partnership project which linksseven arts organisations across Englandand France, and allows them to bring thebest European artists here toPeterborough. There’s going to besomething for everyone so go along andenjoy the ride!
So, on to the two main eveningattractions. Firstly there are the worldrenowned street entertainers TranseExpress with their giant dolls (picturedleft) and flamboyant drummers takingover Cathedral Square with drums, music,madness, pyrotechnics and fireworks onSaturday evening. Then there’s The Royal
FESTIVAL FEVER!The summer ends with a bang as Peterborough Arts Festival brings a range of fantastic internationaltalent to the city’s streets, an explosion of fireworks and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra!
“...this festival brings something toPeterborough you’ve never seen before...”
Transe Express drummers
Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by RichardBalcome presenting From West End to Broadway atthe Broadway Theatre on Sunday evening.
Transe Express are an explosive mix of music, theatre,visual arts, acrobatics and large scale installationsthat have travelled the world and you can watch theirinteractive parade for free from 7.30pm!
The weekend’s finale will move over to the BroadwayTheatre on Sunday with the prestigious and world-renowned Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO)performing at 7.30pm. See out the festival weekend instyle and enjoy all the best-loved songs from the WestEnd to Broadway showcased in a spellbinding andcaptivating evening of dazzling entertainment.
Featuring four of the country’s finest West End andconcert performers singing the best of the musicals,this specially arranged concert includes timelessshowstoppers from Les Miserables, Phantom of theOpera, West Side Story, Kiss Me Kate and manymore…
Tickets for this event are now on sale priced at £15,£20 & £25 on 01733 207239.
HIT THE STREETS!Throughout the festival weekend the streets of Peterborough will bepacked with weird and wonderful performers entertaining you for free.So in between your weekly shopathon take time out to enjoy streetarts, circus acts, street performers and strange goings-on across theSaturday and Sunday, including…
Circo Rum Ba Ba with L’Hotel- The ‘smallest hotel’ in the world
Du Fardeau and La Machine!with acrobatics, juggling and mechanics all rolled into one
The Insect Circus and Sybil,the 7ft tall dancing snail
Petit Monsieur and 2 Seconds- opening a modern day Pandora’s box
Moxie Brawl with Sit Back- bringing you a spoonful of nostalgia and a shot of good fun
Dot Comedy presents...Lost On Earth and a crashed alien UFO - do they come in peace?
Pete Sweet presenting Meet Pete, unicylcing across a highrope whilst clowning and juggling
Les Cubinistes- presenting ‘a Museum of everyday life’with local Peterborough residents
Mat Ricardo - Fasthands, smart mouth,nice suit. Unique and jaw-dropping street magic
Metal Presents- teaming up with various partners to bring you music, craft workshops,films and debates and more…
Peterborough Sings- Sing-a-long, a musical salute to inspirationalWartime songs
L’Abre a Vacheand his original mix of magic,clowning, poetry and humour
Wet Picnic andThe Lift- a surreal audience experienceyou won’t forget
This phenomenal range of breath-taking, hilarious and oftenspectacular performances will be free to watch and participate in.
There’s so much going on we just can’t squeeze it all in but check outthe full festival programme, including dates, times and more info onwww.vivacity-peterborough.com and keep an eye out for more onwww.espmag.co.uk or follow us on facebook and twitter.
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The Insect Circus
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Summer Cityinthe Events
TIME TO HIT THE WATER FORTHE DEEPINGSRAFT RACE! It's that time of year again, get ready for the Deepings Raft Race onSunday August 3! With as many as 6,000 people at the town'sprevious raft races, come rain or shine, the raft race looks set to be agreat day out.
The youth race starts at 12 noon and the main race sets off at 1pmfollowed by the fun race at 1.30pm, the ladies race at 1.45pm andthe pub race, always good for a laugh, at 2pm with the presentationsto winning raft teams around 4pm.
This year's theme is rock ’n’ roll so feel free to dress up! There’splenty of action away from the river too. Try international dishes andsome home cooked classics for a bite to eat at the food stalls, checkout the classic cars or try the funfair.
Visit www.deepingsraftrace.co.uk for all the details and fingerscrossed the sun shines!
CHILL OUTBANKSIDE @PETERBOROUGHROWING REGATTA It’s time to support a sport of a different kind and catchPeterborough Rowing Club in action at their annual SummerRegatta.
Chill out with a pint or a refreshing fruit smoothie and cheer onPeterborough as they go head to head with teams from across thecountry! It’ll be all action at the rowing lake at Thorpe Meadows –Saturday August 9 promises bigger races at 1km while SundayAugust 10 has rowers racing 500m from 8.45am until 6.30pm.
The regatta boasts a whopping 160 races a day between fourrowers – double the standard two because Peterborough is only oneof four rowing lakes in the country big enough. This means doublethe fierce competition and action for free! Catch the sporting stars oftomorrow today and show your support for Peterborough's athletesat Peterborough Rowing Club, Thorpe Meadows.
For more info on the Summer Regatta visit:www.peterboroughcityrowing.co.uk.
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From cycle powered cinema to a Party in the Park, August’sTravelchoice Festival is packed with a range of free eventsdesigned to promote sustainable travel in the city!
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TRAVELCHOICE FESTIVAL IS HERE!
A free BMX show of stunts and demos kicks things off onSaturday August 2 in Cathedral Square whilst givingyou all the info you need to travel sustainably around thecity.
Meanwhile over in Central Park on the same day there’sa free family fun event showcasing sustainable transportwith BBQ, assorted bike rides, pedal your own freshorganic smoothies and Rollapaluza cycle battles. As partof this event there’ll be a free Cycle Cinema on sitegiving families the chance to watch the popular filmFrozen – all being shown through pedal-powering thescreen.
The cinema theme continues on Friday August 8 with afree Drive-In Car Share Cinema showing Grease atPeterborough Garden Park in Eye. Add to the ambienceby dressing as Pink Ladies or T-birds while munching onthe popcorn.
On Friday August 15 there’s a free Travelchoice GhostWalk starting at Peterborough Museum taking in theplaces which seem so innocent during the day!
Over at Ferry Meadows you can join in with the Parkrunon Saturday August 16. Parkrun has been taking placeevery Saturday for the past year, so if you haven’t tried ityet why not give it a go?
Visit Queensgate on public transport Tuesday August19 and you can take part in a ‘Deal or no Deal’competition choosing from a series of sealed boxeswhere you can win prizes.
The Cycle Cinema is back in Hampton on MondayAugust 25 when you can watch the Lego Movie andlearn about sustainable travel around the city.
Continuing the cycle theme there are a couple of GuidedCycle Rides taking place, one on Tuesday August 26 atFerry Meadows with a light refreshments stop at thenew Lakeside Café. The second is on Friday August 29– get on your bike and join Sustrans at Bretton Gate andtake a guided cycle ride out of the city to Willow BrookFarm for a lovely early evening BBQ.
The big finale event is on Saturday August 30 with theTravelchoice Party in the Park at Ferry Meadows. Thiswill feature local bands playing throughout the day on apedal powered music stage! Head along to this freeevent and help keep the music ‘pumping’. There will alsobe a BBQ, assorted bikes, sports day, smoothie bikes topedal your own fresh organic smoothies and a funfair.
There are competitions and prizes and loads of greatideas to get you walking, cycling and car sharing. For allthe details visit www.travelchoice.org.uk and see theadverts throughout this issue – it’s going to be a greatmonth!
SWEATBecause it’s summer and wedon’t do sweat too well do we? Moist top lip, under arm satelliterings, soggy Y-fronts, squelchy flip-flops, large Americans, runner’s nipple, rancidaeroplane seat odour, braless, shiny forehead, heat rash love handles, shorts onleather sofas, under eye reservoirs and shares in baby wipes.
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PUMP UP THE VOLUMEAccording to an article I read in Men’s Health magazine, 58% of women wish that men would belouder in the bedroom. A tin of baked beans for tea should do it then.
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<>> Gary – time for that Lido pic? >> Ravsi – good banter. I’m pausing for prayer…>> Wayne & Kelly – congrats! >> Phil – is it pizza and wine time?>> Pinwar – thanks for the Indian balls >> Mikey & Rach – when’s the next pizza, Taboo and quiz?!
I remember when I first saw The Bar. As with most newbar and club unveilings I got a sneak preview before itsopening night. The first thing that entered my mind wasthat we’d finally got a slice of London in Peterborough.
Before The Bar no other bar in town knew what themeaning of contemporary was. No other bar had leathersofas and no other bar had embraced the millennium by
adopting a crispier more modern approach to its décor.
It was like nothing else in town and it paved the way for plushness in some of ourvenues today. It was smart, upmarket, spacious and was housed mainly by largewindows that helped make the most of its tint of orange mood lighting. When it
Before The Bar there was nothing.That’s not to say there weren’t anydecent venues to enjoy in the city’snight scene, it’s just that The Bar hadit all. It was the only place fortownies to be seen in.
BACK IN THE DAY...
...THE BAR
opened everything about The Baroozed class, success andsophistication. If it had opened inthe mid-1980s it would’ve been ahangout for yuppies.
The Bar’s clientele were all aboutbeing aspiring managers in thecorporate world. They’d slave 9‘til 5 at Pearl Assurance orThomas Cook and work out atLiving Well in the evenings. It’swhere trendy people went on aweekend night for a glass of wineor cocktail and where they’dentertain their clients over aCaesar salad at lunchtimes.
At the time very few places gaveoff a special vibe and atmospherelike The Bar did and even as Iwrite it’s hard to actually explainand put into words. There was afeeling of being part of aweekend family, people you onlysaw or spoke to on a Friday andSaturday night. This was beforeeveryone had a mobile phone andlong before Facebook, so catchingup in nice surroundings was aspecial moment.
The Bar revellers respected their venue. I don’t think I ever saw a fight during all my weekends spentdrinking Amaretto and Coke in there. It was also a place for conversation. I can’t really rememberhow good the music was, I just know the right tunes were being played out.
And that’s because it was only ever background music for me when all that mattered was what theperson you were talking to had to say. Nowadays the art of conversation is dying and when youenter a bar everyone’s staring into a lit upscreen from the palm of their hand.
People respected the venue and I for one wasproud of it. I’ve always believed if you createsomething that represents quality and class,people will respect it and that was the casewith The Bar in its early days. What helpedit stay consistently on top of its game wasdecent management by Andy Scigala andhis team who took pride in their work. TheBar was special and I feel lucky to havebeen a part of it back in the day…
CAUGHT IN THE ACT!"Side-lined with injury, Carlo played spot the ballwhile Bruno played spot the burger van."
MY WORD OF THE MONTH
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FBI AT THE FLEET So, hopefully this isn’t just a flash in the pan but it seems that Italy’s poor showing in the World Cup has inspired some of the city’s young FBI’s (full blooded Italians) to unite in a way that hasn’tbeen seen since my childhood and gather together at The Fleet on aregular basis.
It’s pleasing to see what in truth is slowly becoming a dilutedgeneration of Italians doing something about celebrating and beingproud of our identity and roots in a bid to ensure our culture andtraditions continue for another generation at least, if not for longer.
In times of adversity (the current state of Italy’s football) people cometogether and through the power of Facebook a group that was formedseveral years ago but remained dormant until now is trying to keepthe Italian flame burning.
These youngsters have finally come to appreciate The Fleet is theirsto make the most of – but the relationship has to be two-way. TheFleet has agreed to install Sky Italia, so we can actually watch inItalian the appalling state of Serie A and our national team and try tounderstand why (because everything in Italy is dissected and debated)Ferrari can’t give the two best (Alonso and Raikkonen) F1 drivers acompetitive car.
We can also watch the legend that is Valentino Rossi contest secondplace in the Moto GP championship unless of course the brilliantMarc Marquez injures himself for the rest of the season. We can evenget together and support Italy in next year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
The first Fleet gathering of around 50 or more young (with theexception of Davide Broccoli) Italians took place for the World Cupfinal where there was plenty of pizza on the go and of course Peroniflowing at non-extortionate prices behind the bar.
Hopefully this new found resurgence of remembering where TheFleet is continues and is backed up with paying the pittance cost ofannual membership fees, which will help to ensure the building that’sas old as I am outlives me and continues to serve as a cornerstone forour community.
FITTING WINNERSAT FIRST ANDOTODISCO SHIELDMy good friend Ando Todisco passed away suddenly lastMay and as a tribute to the man we all miss so much, hiswife Estella and close friend Rai Devita organised theAndo Todisco Shield with help from Langtoft Football Club– one of the teams he used to play for.
The day was a brilliant success and almost £2,500 wasraised for the British Heart Foundation and LangtoftFootball Club by the footballers who took part in thetournament and by the family and friends of Ando whoturned out in memory and celebration of him.
So many people and businesses donated prizes forchildren’s games and raffles. There was something foreveryone at the event and it was great to see some facesand characters I remember from back in the day whenAndo and the rest of us boys were hitting the town atweekends and playing football (not me, I was rubbish) thenext morning.
The tournament was organised by Rai who played withAndo throughout their footballing days and every teamtaking part represented one that Ando played for. In afitting end to a perfect day, the team Ando was playing forwhen he died – Diligenta (pictured) – were crownedwinners of what I hope becomes an annual family fun dayand tournament. Well done to Estella, Rai, Barry andeveryone who supported the event and took part.
STOPPED BYANGLIA POLICE We’re well and truly into the classic car show season andthere’s some cracking events well worth a visit during the nextcouple of months if you’re a classic and vintage carpornographer like me.
One of the best shows in the area that I always look forward tois the Bourne Classic Car & Bike Show, which took place lastmonth. This is always a well organised event with an excellentvariety of classics and modern classics on show.
I could’ve gone home with at least a dozen vehicles that caughtmy eye but perhaps the most charming was this Ford Angliapolice car. Hopefully it’ll turn up again for others to see at theshows I’ve mentioned in Wheels on page 34.
HAPPY BIRTHDAYCLARKES!I can’t believe it’s been three years since the fine dining experience that is Clarkes flung itsdoors open in our city.
I’m a big fan of their delicious menu and inviting surroundings, so I didn’t have to thinktwice about accepting an invitation to their third birthday bash. We were talking Pimmscocktails, champagne, mouth-watering canapés and out of this world birthday cake – itwould have been rude not to partake.
Even though the economic climate is slowly beginning to turn a corner our independentsstill face a daily battle to keep their heads above water. Clarkes has survived because it’smanaged properly and the food is fantastic. Most of all it’s still serving excellence becausethe people of Peterborough are supporting it. Here’s to another three years and beyond.
COUNTRY OUTINGWITH BALDERSTONRIDE-OUTI told you last month that there are plenty of ride-outs coming up for bike fans this summer and that Balderstons are leading the way – sure enough TJ’s been in touch andhasn’t disappointed.
On Wednesday August 6 they’ve picked a great country pub to visit – the Old White Hart at Lyddington near Oakham.It’s a great opportunity to test your wheels out on the countrylanes, have a chat with other bikers and enjoy some great pubgrub! All are welcome on these events, including scooters. Sojust be at Balderstons showroom in Hampton before they setoff at 6pm.
If you need any more details give them a call on 01733 565470.
You’ve got a few weeks yet, so noexcuses for not being at a couple ofwhat I know will be great events inSeptember if you’re a boxing fan andif you’re Italian or IBM (Italian bymarriage).
First, on Thursday September 11,one of the best middleweight boxersof all time will be gracing us with hispresence at The Solstice.
Roberto ‘hands of stone’ Duran willbe the special guest at a boxingdinner where you’ll be able to hearabout a career that spanned fivedecades during which time thePanamanian won four titles at fourdifferent weights.
It was a time when themiddleweight division was blessedwith world class fighters such as
Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvin Haglerand Thomas Hearns – Duran foughtthem all. For tickets call KevinSanders on: 07872 601467.
A week later – ThursdaySeptember 18 – is the date whenexcellent Australian / Italiancomedian Joe Avati makes his longawaited return to the city. After afour year break from touring the UKJoe’s back with new material and anevening performance at The Fleet.
Joe’s made a successful careertelling stories of his ownexperiences of being the son ofItalian immigrants in Australia. Hisfunny stories of traditions andcertain situations brought on by ourItalian culture make for an eveningof side-splitting entertainment. Call The Fleet for tickets on: 01733 560218.
And just two days after Joe’s showis the weekend of the city’s annual
Italian Festival in Cathedral Square(September 20 and 21). Thisestablished event is always a greatcrowd puller and expect to see ataste of La Dolce Vita including food(lots of it no doubt), singing, dancingand plenty of other entertainmentover the weekend including a pop-up restaurant and hopefully aspecial guest…
MY SEPTEMBER FEST
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GET FIT WITH VIVACITYTHIS SUMMERHas getting your shorts out or packing your bikini made yourealise it’s time to shape up for the summer?Now’s a great time to start that fitness regime you keep promising yourself and the Vivacity gyms and Lidohave plenty of great opportunities and membership deals to help you along.
There’s the Lido which has an Olympic seized 50m outdoor pool – great for serious swimmers – and itsopen daily throughout the summer.
There are also six great Vivacity centres to choose from at sites throughout Peterborough and they’ve got acomplete fitness membership package to suit you. Plus of course if you need a bit of pampering after allthat hard exercise the Radiance beauty team can look after you, or you can relax in the sauna.
Here’s what they have to offer…
• Modern and spacious gyms• Smartcentre® technology at selected sites• Four swimming pools, children’s teaching pool and diving area available• Nordic sauna and steam room for relaxation• Great spin and exercise studios• Over 200 fitness classes every week• 10% off all Radiance beauty treatments• Ample free parking and extended opening hours
You can enjoy a complete fitness membership. There’s no need for unnecessary add-ons – you can enjoyswimming, use of their first-class gyms and all classes as part of the membership. Sounds like a deal!
Their modern, bright gyms also host the latest cardio and weights equipment for a fun and effectiveworkout.
They have great family, couple and individual membership offers available, call 01733 864000, [email protected] or visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com/getfit for allthe info.
KIDS CAN JOIN THE RUGBY MINIS
Young AthleticsSchemeRegional Fitness &Swimming Centre,Athletics Track
Monday August 4 - FridayAugust 8
Monday August 11 - FridayAugust 15
9am-4pm
Try this summer holiday athleticsscheme for young athletes withThe Greater Peterborough AthleticsNetwork. Perfect for children agedbetween 8 and 13 years of agewho are athletic or enjoy running,jumping and throwing.
For prices and booking go towww.vivacity-peterborough.com/GPAN
POSH Football FundamentalsWerrington Sports Centre
Monday August 11 - Wednesday August 13
10am – 3pm
Girls and boys aged between 4-12 years can enjoy great fun-based football activities delivered by FA and UEFA qualifiedcoaches from the Peterborough United Foundation (POSH).Children also get the chance to meet POSH football stars forphotos and autographs!
£15 for one day, £25 for two or £30 for three days.
To book email [email protected]
GET CYCLING WITHFENLAND CLARIONCycling seems more popular than ever and it’s been great to see so many bigevents taking place locally with the likes of the Pearl Izumi Tour Series bringing topcyclists to the city centre back in May, the Womens Tour kicking off in Oundle andmore recently the Circuit of the Fens in Whittlesey.
The locally based Fenland Clarion Cycling club have been passionate about cyclingfor years though and regularly promote the sport.
On Wednesday July 30 there holding a ‘come and try it’ time trial to givenewcomers the chance to challenge themselves over a 10 mile course aroundHelpston, entry on the night from 6pm, the event starts at 7pm.
On Friday August 8 there’ll be an evening of Youth Cycling races on South BrettonPlaying Fields. Each rider will get a minimum of two different events, and thesewill be held in age groups. The evening’s organised by qualified British Cyclingcoaches and is suitable for riders of all abilities. Entry is on the night from 6pm andraces start at 7pm.
They also have regular youth skills sessions all year round and many other events.
You can find out more on www.fenlandclarion.co.uk.
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After England's dismal showing infootball's World Cup, interest in rugbyis on the rise, as we host the sport'sWorld Cup in this country next year.
The sport's already hugely popular andPeterborough Rugby Club's reporting abig rise in youngsters wanting to takeup the sport.
The mini and junior section starts itsnew season with a training session atthe club in Fengate – ‘the home ofrugby in Peterborough’ – onSeptember 7 (10am). Any potentialnew recruits are more than welcome.
"Rugby's all about the five core valuesof Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment,Discipline and Sportsmanship, whichwe believe makes it unique," saidMini & Junior chairman Matt Throne.
"We have magnificent facilities and anewly refurbished club house and wecan't wait to start the new season."
The club has 11 separate juniorsquads from under-6 to under-16inclusive and welcomes both boys andgirls. All of the coaches are qualified,or working towards qualifications andare CRB checked to enable them towork with children. There is always aqualified first aider on site as well.
The club also has senior men's andladies' teams and a thriving veterans'section as well.
For more details email the coaches ofthe age group you’re interested in [email protected],[email protected].
NEW DISABILITYDANCE CLASSESVivacity has recently added Dance to the Disability Sports Programme.
These sessions will run every Tuesday afternoon at Hampton Leisure Centre from1pm-2pm. Sessions are priced at £3 per person and are open to ages 5+ withparents and carers welcome.
For more info and to book call Bushfield Leisure Centre on 01733 864657.
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It’s getting to that stage; us Perkins Great EasternRunners are trying desperately to cut out the takeaways,get our sponsorship forms filled in, and praying for good
running conditions!
Yes, Dinomite (the race mascot) and I are still training forthe run. For a change of scenery and some motivation, wethought we’d head to the Peterborough EmbankmentAthletics Track to meet other runners. The council havestarted FREE training evenings and I attended the first oneto see what they’re like. It turns out… they’re a lot of fun.
Runners of all abilities are welcome to attend the freetraining sessions that take place at the track. Each sessionbegins at 7pm with a warm up. Runners are dividedaccording to level of fitness and aspirations before beingtaken for a training run.
It was great to meet other local people also going throughthe same issues as me. I spoke to as many people as Icould to see how they were getting on with their training,and what charity they planned to run for.
One person I was surprised to see was POSH legend (andformer ESP columnist) David Farrell, who told me – “Mytraining is going well but I was bored of running on myown, so this is a great initiative to come and be a part of.I’m now training every day, sticking to a plan and I’mstarting to enjoy it. Since I finished playing football, Ineeded something to replace it, and this is it. I’m alsoeating very healthily again which can only be a goodthing.”
Anna from Werrington said – “I came down tonight to getsome tips from the professionals. I keep ‘hitting the wall’at around 5 miles and need some help to get out of this
rut. Hopefully I can get some advice and push on.”
And Justin from Paston explained – “I ran the GreatEastern last year in just under 2 hours. I thought I’dtrained quite well, but want to get less than 1hour 45 thisyear. That’s my goal anyway! I’ll be training with otherswho want to finish around the same time. Let’s hope I cankeep up with them.”
As we know, many people choose to run and raise moneyfor charity. The official half marathon charity is BBCChildren in Need but you can run for whichever charity youlike. I spoke to Carole Hughes, who’s Anna’s mum fromthe Charity Anna’s Hope, the event’s official Fun Runcharity. Carole said – “We would love as many people torun for us this year as possible. All the money you raisewill go towards helping children in this region who have abrain tumour. We are trying to raise awareness, so if wecan get as many people as possible running for us, wewill be absolutely delighted.”
If you’re interested email: [email protected]
You may know that as well as writing for ESP Magazine, Iam the Regional Fundraising Manager for ArthritisResearch UK. I was delighted to speak to a couple ofrunners doing the Perkins Great Eastern Run for mycharity. Arthritis affects over 10 million people in the UK,including 15,000 children. Arthritis Research UK areraising money towards life changing research which ishappening right here in the East of England. I’ll be runningproudly in my orange Arthritis Research UK t-shirt andhave plenty spare for anyone else wanting to run for thegreat cause too. Who’s with me? If you’re interestedemail me at [email protected]#TeamOrange.
Rachael Clarke works for Peterborough Cathedral and toldme at the training session – “This year a number ofCathedral staff and young choristers will be running toraise money towards the Choir Music Fund. The Cathedralhas over 40 young singers between 7-13 years old, whokeep the ancient choral music tradition alive, in a buildingat the very heart of our City. Funding to expand andcontinue the choristers’ musical education is vital, and wehope others might like to join us in the fun run inOctober.” You can email Rachael [email protected].
There were people running for many other good causestoo, such as RNIB and Sue Ryder. I highly recommend youconsider running for a good cause if you haven’t already.From past experience, I know that there’s no greatermotivation than knowing you’re pushing yourself to helpothers. It really gives you that extra incentive.
If you missed the first training session, fear not – there areplenty more taking place. I hope to see you on thefollowing dates:
6 August20 August3 September17 September1 October
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Twitter @PerkinsGER and Facebookwww.facebook.com/ThePerkinsGreatEasternRun
ESP’s Mikey Clarke is pounding the pavement in this year’s half marathon so he caught upwith some other runners to see how their training is going and who they’re running for…
Get training for thePerkins Great Eastern Run Mikey with Dave Farrell
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Woohoo, the sun finally came outto play, and whilst he was wearinghis hat we were inundated withfloral attire on the high street. Wherever you look there are floral prints on dressesthrough to florals for the guys too – it’s a trend that’sremained strong all season.
I've put together some outfits that are easy wearingand will keep us cool on these remaining summerdays.
Kimonos have been around for a while this year andaren’t going away just yet. This kimono from TopShop in Outfit at Serpentine Green has to be myfavourite of all the looks. I love the clashing of colourswith the vest underneath.
Like I said florals aren't just for the girls, here I'veshown how you guys too can rock this look.
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LaurenLong trouser catsuit£45 Miss Selfridge
Jean shorts£28 Top Shop
Orange vest top£18 Top Shop
Kimono£48 Top Shop
Long pleated skirt£26 Dorothy Perkins
Floral top£16 Dorothy Perkins
DarrenJean shorts£26 Top Man
Floral shirt£28 Top Man
T-shirt£16 Top Man
Stripe jean shorts£32 Top Man
T-shirt£16 Top Man
Bomber jacket£40 Top Man
All from Outfit atSerpentine Green
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On Saturday July 19, Peterborough city centre was hometo the BBC’s Big Day Out.
The free, family fun day was organised by BBC RadioCambridgeshire in aid of Sue Ryder’s ‘Raise the Roof’ forThorpe Hall campaign. Sue Ryder (which providesincredible care for people with life-changing illnesses)aims to raise £6 million to build a new local hospice.
The sun was shining and the atmosphere was incredible– there was literally something for everyone to enjoy onthe outdoor stage, with traditional Portuguese food, drink,arts and crafts also available as the event joined forceswith the city’s first Portuguese festival.
Entertainment included The One Eyed Cats who got thecrowds dancing to their rock ‘n’ roll and rhythm and blues.Local choirs including Peterborough Voices, Sing for LifeWomen and The Take Note Community sang songs
beautifully from West End shows. And if that wasn’tenough, there was even a performance from the formerBritain’s Got Talent winner, Paul Potts.
David Harvey, Managing Editor of BBC RadioCambridgeshire told me – “The Big Day Out was afantastic day and we’re so proud to be supporting SueRyder’s Raise The Roof campaign for a new Hospice atThorpe Hall. All the bands sounded brilliant, the crowdsturned out in their masses, the choirs hit the high notes,the Cybermen and Tardis thrilled the adults and childrenalike and Paul Potts just rocked Cathedral Square! Thebuckets were full and pledges of further support to SueRyder Thorpe Hall were many. We’re thrilled to help raisethe profile and help Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Raise theRoof!”
I was able to grab a few words with British tenor PaulPotts before he went on the stage. He was pleased to beback in our city. “I was here back in 2008 performing at
the beautiful Broadway Theatre,” he told me. “I’veactually spent a lot of time here recently due to the factI’ve been just outside of Peterborough recording my newalbum – which should be released on my birthday inOctober.”
Most people will know Paul as the man who won the veryfirst series of Britain's Got Talent. He explained, “Ihonestly didn’t expect to get past the first stage of the
show. To still be doing what I love to do seven years lateris more than I could have ever dreamed of. I owe a lot tothat programme and the opportunities it has given me.”
Unbelievably, despite winning BGT in June 2007, Pauldidn't quit his job at Carphone Warehouse until March2008. “I hung on because I couldn't quite believe whatwas happening to me,” he said. “I felt like I wasdreaming and that it would all just disappear. I wasgetting letters from my employers asking what I wasgoing to do as they needed to know whether to replaceme, and I didn’t know what to say back.”
On the topic of the popular television show, Paul told mehis favourite act to come out of it. “I’m a big fan ofDiversity. They’ve done so well to carry on going for solong in such a difficult industry and they still keep thingsfresh. I’ve had the pleasure of working with the guys afew times in the past and they’re all great.”
You may have seen the film One Chance, a British flickbased on Paul Potts’s life.“I found the film hilarious,” hesaid.“I was relieved to have James Corden play mebecause he’s such a funny guy and I really wanted for themovie to be a comedy.”
Paul’s memoir (which goes by the same name) is not quiteso light-hearted. Much of it goes into his difficultchildhood – where he was regularly bullied. “Singing inthe choir saved me from some of the bullying,” heexplained. “I would rehearse on Fridays and the bulliescouldn’t be bothered to wait. I’m not really sure why I gota hard time. I was always just being myself.”
It was ultimately Paul Potts who had the last laugh. Sincewinning Britain’s Got Talent, the singer’s gone on to dosome incredible things. One highlight being – “One NewYear’s Eve, I performed to over one million people. Youcouldn’t see the end of the crowds – it was just crazy.”
To find out more about Paul Potts, visitwww.paulpottsofficial.com and for further details onthe new Hospice appeal, go to www.sueryder.org.
Paul’s Big Day Out in Peterborough
ESP’s Mikey Clarkegrabs a few words with
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BBC Radio Cambridgeshires Bigger Breakfast host Paul Stainton, fundraisers, opera star Paul Potts and ESP’s Mikey Clarke
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For those wishing to improve on existing hair and beautyskills Holbeach offers a unique timetable and you can doall the classes in the evenings making it ideal for adultlearners.
Over the last 3 years they’ve been offering part timecourses to adults, mainly Levels 2 and 3 Beauty includingComplementary therapies (reflexology, Aromatherapy andbody massage), Hairdressing Levels 3 and Level 2.Hairdressing is offered during the evening – Wednesdayand Thursday to accommodate everyone.
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PORTUGUESEFESTIVAL ANDCITY NIGHTLIFE...The sun shone on the city’s first ever Portuguese Festival and the air was filled withthe delicious smells of traditional foods, music, singing and dancing in a celebrationorganised by Peterborough’s Portuguese community. It coincided with the BBC’s BigDay Out, which you can read more about in this issue and which saw everythingfrom Dr Who characters (‘Whovians’) to opera singer Paul Potts perform live. MikeHarris was there to capture the action for ESP.
Meanwhile Mitch Brewster was out an about again in Edwards, Red Room andFlares capturing the nightlife action on Broadway. As ever the venues were buzzingwith an up for it crowd eager to get snapped.
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“I’m a laid back kinda girl,” says Pixie Lottand I can vouch for that as she patientlybattles through the stuttery break up of anintermittent mobile phone connection duringour interview. After back to back interviewsthroughout the day to promote her self titlednew album, standing under a tree in Londonwaiting for her taxi there’s no sign ofboredom or grumpiness from this young popstar as she enthusiastically answers myquestions.
Despite being grilled all day about it she’sclearly excited about releasing her thirdalbum which she’s carefully crafted over 2years and is her most personal yet. Knownfor her Brigitte Bardot style blonde hair andeyeliner, that love of the 60s look extends tothe soul sound of the era she grew uplistening to and says is her inspiration.
“I’ve finally done an album of the soundthat I love and it’s the same soundtrackthrough the whole thing. I haven’t gone offon a tangent at all. The last album half of itwas soul and the other half was danceypop, it was like a mixture, whereas thistime it’s the first time I’ve done an albumwhich has that consistent sound from startto finish which is exciting.
“And also I just think I’ve grown up andmatured so hopefully this will sound like mymost mature album.”
This she says is more purely Pixie and shewas determined to get it right – “I’ve beenwriting and recording it for the last 2 years,it’s taken a while but I just wanted to be aperfectionist and because it’s an album I’vealways wanted to do, I just wanted to becompletely happy with it.”
Pixie is keen to get out there with her newmaterial having released debut track Nastya few months back and is looking forward toher V Festival appearance where she plansto showcase some new tunes along withsome of her well known hits. At only 24she’s achieved so much already but whydoes someone so young relate so well to amusical era from decades ago?
“I think it’s because it’s just the bestmusic,” she explains. “The singers were thebest, they have great voices and they’realways telling such a story and there’s somuch soul and more meat to it… also thesongs are just cleverly written, the melodiesand lyrics are always really strong. They’retimeless.”
So fans can expect a much more soul-filledalbum and I wonder after all this timeperfecting its sound which tracks shefavours most now its ready for release.
“I like the up tempo because they alwaysget the crowds going but I’m definitely intothe ballads the most because they’rethe most heartfelt and emotional.When I perform them live I canreally get into the character ofthem and just as a singer they’rethe most ‘singey’ songs… you canreally let loose and go for it.”
Talking of getting into character some of youmay have seen Pixie making her TV dramadebut earlier this year in an episode ofInspector George Gently, something shesays was an amazing experience.
“I love doing new things so I’d love to getinvolved in that again and do something inthe film world at some point if the part wasright.
“I’d love to do something that’s just a bitdifferent from my personality maybe a partthat’s quite dark or something that peoplewouldn’t expect so it’s more of a challengefor me to do. Music will always be mynumber one but I did really enjoy it.”
Any film directors out there I think that’s aclear hint – and like Adele she wouldn’t beaverse to belting out a Bond tune either – “Ilove the Bond movies so that would bebrilliant and I love the style of the Bondsongs they’re always really grand – I’d beup for it!”
Pixie is a stylish, great looking girl with ahandsome boyfriend and a successful popcareer, but girls you’ll be pleased to knowthat just like the rest of us she has herissues with herself!
“I wish I worked out more – I need to getback into it,” she reveals “and personalitywise my time keeping, lateness andforgetfulness is really bad so I’m stillworking on that!”
During our chat Pixie seemed unpretentiousand down to earth, pleasantly lacking in anypop star diva qualities and was flattered tobe this month’s ESP cover star.
Her album, titled Pixie Lott is released onAugust 4, she’ll be appearing at V Festivalon August 16 and 17 and there’ll beanother single out towards the end ofSeptember so it’s a busy end to her year.
Read more of my interview with Pixie onlineon www.espmag.co.uk where she talksabout surviving the music industry,collaborations and… Strictly ComeDancing, plus she answers some of thequestions you tweeted to us.
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Sharon McAllister chats to Pixie Lottand discovers this pop star’s got plentyof soul and isn’t ‘nasty’ at all…
“I’ve finally done an album of thesound that I love...”
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Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist, BaileyMcConnell made his first appearance outside ofhis home town right herein Queensgate recentlyand rocked the place!He performed four songs for a crowd ofscreaming teens, and according to ESP’s
Mikey Clarke (who hosted the event) itwas like One Direction were in the city!
Mikey grabbed an exclusive chat withthe 15 year-old singer who was there tolaunch a campaign to highlight latenight shopping every Thursday andFriday night in Queensgate.
Before going on stage he told Mikey – “Igenuinely didn’t think I’d get to thesemi-finals of the show – particularly asI’d slightly annoyed the producers. I
ESP chats to BGT’s Bailey McConnell
changed my song choice literally right before Iwent onto the stage. I was supposed to be singinga cover but thought last minute that it would bebetter performing one of my own songs. Thisworried the producers but it paid off.”
After performing four songs flawlessly, he toldMikey – “I am so overwhelmed by the support ofeveryone here in Peterborough. I can honestly saythis has been the best gig yet, I am absolutelybuzzing from the atmosphere.”
Queensgate is open late on Thursdays and Fridaysuntil 8pm throughout the year. The Centre’s Redcar park is also open until 11.30pm seven days aweek. Parking is FREE after 5.30pm.
Read Mikey’s full interview with Bailey McConnelland lots more on www.espmag.co.uk
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Cast: Simon Bird, James Buckley, Joe Thomas, Blake HarrisonDirector: Damon Beesley and Iain Morris
After the runaway success of the first film – which came out ofnowhere to become the biggest comedy movie of all-time in theUK – the boys are back.
The actors of the hit E4 series said they’d never do a sequel, butunsurprisingly the hapless crew – Will (Simon Bird), Jay (JamesBuckley), Simon (Joe Thomas) and Neil (Blake Harrison) – have
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THE EXPENDABLES IIIReleased: August 14
Sly Stallone has promised to dispense with the tongue-in-cheek comedy that plagued thesequel, and get back to some gritty action in the third instalment – which boasts the biggestensemble cast yet.
Mel Gibson joins the mix as bad guy, ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks – who alsofounded the Expendables program with Stallone’s Barney Ross – with Wesley Snipes,Antonio Banderas, Kelsey Grammer, UFC fighter Ronda Rousey and even Harrison Ford,joining Barney’s team.
Of course regulars Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren and Arnie Schwarzenegger returnfor the violence-fuelled high-octane series.Al
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Released: August 22
It’s been nearly twenty years since there’s been a decent big-budget film based around thephenomenon of tornadoes – the Bill Paxton/Helen Hunt-starring Twister – and early trailersindicate this could fill that void.
The Hobbit star Richard Armitage is one of the few recognisable faces in a pretty muchunknown cast, as Silverton is ravaged by an unprecedented onslaught of erratic and deadlycyclones that will tear the town apart.
This viscerally-shot thriller literally promises to throw you into the ‘eye of the storm’ – withsome incredibly lifelike special effects – which could make this a surprise hit.
Movie Previews
been enticed into a bumper pay day sequel, thistime heading to Oz for their next holiday.
That’s because Jay has described Australia as ‘thesex capital of the world’ for their latest comedicendeavours – which will surely get the box officetills ringing once again.
EA SPORTS UFC (PS4/XONE) Out now
The Ultimate Fighting Championship gaming experience is unfortunately going tohave to slightly regress before getting better – with EA taking over the franchisefrom the now-defunct THQ.
The series has been properly spruced up by the trademark EA touches such assensational graphics – worthy of next-gen consoles – with superb productionvalues that really give the game a UFC pay-per-view feel.
Sadly the atmosphere of the fights is generally lost in transition, with controlmechanics that don’t quite match the pumping adrenaline that flows throughUFC’s veins.
But for a first effort this still has a tremendous grounding for future entries – asyou star as Michael Bisping, Chuck Liddell, Georges St-Pierre and co.
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SNIPER ELITE 3 (XONE/PS4/360/PS3) Out now
Out of the two uniquely Sniper-based franchises on the market – Elite continues tohit the spot compared to the Ghost Warrior alternative.
Using the exotically deadly terrain of North Africa during the backdrop of World WarII, Sniper Elite 3 competently expands on solid foundations laid down in previousversions of the fan-favourite series.
As American operative Karl Fairburne, taking out the Nazis with pinpoint ‘Killcam’sharp-shooting accuracy has never been more satisfying.
A very linear story and haphazard enemy intelligence sadly doesn’t do the moreopen world feel justice – but there’s still much to enjoy.
MOTOGP 14 (PS4/360/PS3/PSV/PC) Out now
This is arguably the best pound-for-pound racer on PS4 at the moment – afterproviding a marked improvement over previous entries.
With a graphical overhaul, refined handling and the most expansive version of thegame yet – with five bike classes, 18 tracks and more than 100 riders – MotoGP 14really does provide an exhilarating experience.
It’s still a little rough-around-the-edges, with a few minor glitches and visualproblems, but with a brand new career mode and greatly improved physics thisdeserves immense praise.
TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE DARK SPARK (XONE/PS4/WIIU/360/PS3/3DS) Out now
After impressing with two previous Cybertron-monikered iterations, there’s nodisguising these robots simply don’t cut it in this latest version – despite animpressive array of weaponry and decent multiplayer Escalation mode.
But sadly the storyline – as you switch between Autobots and Decepticons missions– is fairly dull, the ‘transforming’ and fighting mechanics extremely clunky, and itsadly ends up all looking rather dated.
TOUR DE FRANCE: SEASON 2014(PS3/360/PS4/PC) Out now
Previous attempts to get cycling on the gaming map were extremely dullexperiences – but this is probably about the best iteration that has been made ofthe sport.
Improved graphics, cycling mechanics and inclusion of an ‘autopilot’ switch, arecounteracted by poor presentation, lack of decent tutorials and backgroundgraphical deficiencies, but for cycling enthusiasts this is the best version yet – ifnot exactly a Bradley Wiggins beater.
VALIANT HEARTS: THE GREATWAR (PS4/XONE/PS3/360/PC) Out now
With a beautifully-crafted artistic style and a thick slice of ingenuity to boot,this downloadable puzzle-adventure tells the tale of five people all touched bythe First World War.
Some of the narration and historical facts are a little in-your-face, but thevariety of puzzles – which go from simple object collecting to safe cracking –are an engaging accompaniment to the generally trenches-based story, all foraround 12 quid.
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PLANES: FIRE & RESCUEReleased: August 8
It was a no-brainer by Disney to convert the initially straight-to-video Planes – which waslater polished for a cinematic release last year – into a cash-cow, with a quick sequel takingflight to capitalise on the $220m worldwide haul of the first movie. When Dusty (DaneCook) learns that he may never race again due to a damaged engine, he joins forces withhelicopter Blade Ranger (Ed Harris) and his team, to courageously battle a massive wildfire.
WHAT IFReleased: August 20
The early reviews for this rom-com are extremely positive – giving weight to Brit starDaniel Radcliffe as a stand-out actor post-Harry Potter. He stars as a medical school drop-out who strikes up a friendship with animator Chantry (Zoe Kazan) – who already has along-term boyfriend – but their chemistry is so undeniable it begs the question: could thelove of your life be your best friend? Co-stars Star Wars VII cast member Adam Driver.
LUCYReleased: August 22
Scarlett Johansson gets a rare lead vehicle in this movie from action-thriller aficionado LucBeeson (Leon and The Fifth Element) as a femme fatale who gets a drug implanted into hersystem that allows her to use 100% of her brain’s capacity (compared to the usual 10%),which enables her to turn the tables on her captors and evolve into a merciless warrior.Morgan Freeman co-stars in his usual secondary role to add bankability.
Robert De Niro and JohnTravolta team up on-screenfor the first time ever – andshow they’ve got somedecent chemistry in thisstraight-to-video action-thriller.
Despite their obvioustalents by starring in two ofthe greatest movies of all-time (Goodfellas and PulpFiction), this is generic by-the-numbers fare –
comparable to the 2003Tommy Lee Jones/BenicioDel Toro movie The Hunted– that is only really madewatchable by the twotalents at hand.
Two veterans of theBosnian War – AmericanNATO Colonel BenjaminFord (De Niro) and Serbiansoldier Emil Kovac (Travolta)– engage in a deadlypsychological hunting game
of cat-and-mouse, to thebackdrop of theAppalachian Mountains.
With bow and arrow asweapon of choice, the twoswap methods of torture onmultiple occasions as theybattle for admission of guiltfor their war crimes – butthe movie is never reallyfleshed-out enough to makeany lasting impact.
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Released: August 18 on Blu-ray and DVD
SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FORReleased: August 29
Co-directors Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller reunite to bring Miller’s visually-stunninggraphic novels back to the big screen after a nine-year hiatus. Only time will tell whethercinema-goers’ demand has been tempered by the long wait, as fan favourites Nancy (JessicaAlba), Marv (Mickey Rourke) and Hartigan (Bruce Willis) return for two classic stories rolledinto one – with Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Eva Green and Josh Brolin joining the fray.
The ESP DanceCrew get involvedin all sorts ofevents andpromotions but arecent appearancewas somethingnew!The girls were involved in a ‘Surprise Surprise’style stunt which made one event particularlyspecial for a Bourne woman.
The Touched by Pink Ball at the Holiday Innwas organised by Jane Mulhern, a breastcancer survivor, and her friend Karen Lennon toraise funds for the Breast Cancer and Oncologyunit at the city hospital.
The Dance Crew gave an unexpected danceperformance on the night, but the biggersurprise for Jane was when Karen suddenlyjoined them on the dancefloor for their routine!
“It was a massive surprise,” says Karen. “Janejust couldn’t believe it was me. Nobody knew Iwas going to do it and I was on such a highafterwards as I’d been so nervous. The ESPgirls were superb – so good to work with, theyreally made it and I can’t thank them enough.”
Britain's most decorated Winter Paralympian,Jade Etherington, was one of the specialguests at the hugely successful night attendedby 160 people which raised over £9,000.
ESP photographer Emma Bothamley reallycaptured Jane’s shock at her friend’s danceskills!
If you’d like the ESP Dance Crew to getinvolved in your event please [email protected].
See more images on www.espmag.co.ukand our facebook page.
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ARGO LOUNGE TO OPEN IN THE CITYWe love some good news so it’s great to hear that the Bristolbased company Loungers Limited are to turn the Barista caféand Natwest units on Bridge Street into a new all day café/bar.
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They already run 49 of these relaxed stylevenues (known as Lounges) around thecountry and it’s hoped the Argo Lounge willopen later this year or early 2015.
The company also owns the Cosy Club chain,one of which is in Stamford, and we canexpect a similar vibe to the look and feel ofthis new Lounge complete with retro, quirkyinterior, vintage sofas and dramatic artwork.
It will be less formal than the Cosy Clubformat though and won’t have table service,but is designed to suit everyone.
Director Nick Collins told ESP – “The citycouncil has invested a lot into theregeneration of that central area and wehope to form a part of that. Loungers arevery community minded – we really engage
with the local area and the venues are reallyfor people to use as they want, whether it’sa group of mums with their children meetingfor a coffee at 10am or friends meeting for adrink and food at night with candlelit tables.”
They promise a large selection of coffees andfood including tapas, burgers and brunch.The name is loosely linked to Katharine ofAragon and the company are investingaround half a million in the scheme whichwill also create around 30 new jobs.
There’s no doubt the Cathedral Square areahas been transformed over recent years andwe’re loving the changes. We can’t wait forthis latest cool addition to the city centredining scene.
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BEWICHED BY BRIDGE STREET It’s time to get ‘bewiched’ by the al fresco dining trend along Bridge Street as a new additionjoins the line-up of coffee shops and eateries in the city centre.
Just opened where The Clock and Limon used to be, Bewiched is an independent chain andPeterborough is the fourth with others to be found in Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough.They’ve been opening at the rate of one every eight months so it’s good to see Peterborough was a priority.
They tell us they decided to open here as they wanted a city centre location amongst otherknown brands to stand out as an alternative option and received welcoming feedback on social media.
Bewiched use locally roasted coffee beans and focus on barista training set to the highestindustry standard. Promising staff who are passionate about their job and food freshly preparedon the premises.
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NEW ITALIAN IN WHITTLESEY There’s a new Italian restaurant now open in Whittlesey – Caserta Vecchia – on Queen Street.
It’s a traditional Italian restaurant serving authentic dishes where you can even choose yourown seafood direct from the tank! Initimate and cosy it has wooden beams and a homely feel.
Call 07888 137507 for more details or find them on facebook.
It’s been a great year for new models cominginto the motorcycling market and Honda havejust added another couple of beauties!
The all new CB650F is packed with the latesttechnology whilst retaining a classic retrostreet fighter look. With its inline 4 engine,LED light clusters and ABS as standard theCB650F is a bike to be taken seriously. Fueleconomy is a very respectable 59.3 so it’seasily justifiable as a fun commuter as wellas a focused weekend machine. Priced at just£6,399 on the road with payments availablefrom under £100 the CB650F might be justwhat you’re looking for.
Also launched alongside the CB is the sportierCBR650F with the more sports focused riderin mind. Demonstration bikes are available instore at Wheels Motorcycles in Fengate sowhy not book yourself a test ride today andexperience it for yourself!
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This month we spoke to Whittlesey basedMechanic Ken Simmons, whose pride and joyis a Triumph Daytona 955i W reg motorcycle,which he bought from a friend in 2010.Ken said, “Riding and owning bikes seem to be in my blood. I joined a rock &roll club when I was 16 years old and fell in love with the noise and smell ofBritish motorcycles. I also enjoy watching the World and British Superbikes andMoto GP.
“My ultimate dream is to ride a race track myself one day, and feel the speedsthose riders can reach. The thing I love most is the freedom I feel when I’m onmy bike, with no traffic jams or hold ups – just the open road.”
Ken’s bike has plenty of low end torque so he can select a gear and ‘just go’,without having to change up and down the gearbox frequently. He’d neverconsider buying another bike at the moment, unless it was another Triumph!
Ken has some great memories on his bike. “I remember when the missus and Iwent to Wales for a biking holiday; we stayed at a converted farm. To reach theentrance, we were astounded to see that the path was nearly vertical! So Idrove half way up and realised I was suddenly going backwards not forwards –even my bike couldn’t handle it. The next thing I know, the wife’s got off and isdragging our luggage behind her…. She wasn’t happy, but we had a goodlaugh about it later and a good biking holiday in the end.”
Ken says the best feeling about being on the road is the freedom, as one of thebadges on his jacket says, ‘Live to ride, ride to live.’ “It’s a feeling I think only
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If motorcycles aren’t your bag then fans ofvintage and historic cars should head to theshowground’s Peterborough Arena inAlwalton on Saturday August 9 where theVintage Sports Car Club celebrates its 80thanniversary.
More than 800 cars and amazing vehicles ofthe vintage variety will be on display,including an extensive array of pre-1960svehicles. There will also be a commemorativearea dedicated to The Great War featuringveteran and Edwardian cars, military vehiclesand a few surprises.
This is a great event for the whole family, plusthere’s a large trade village packed withmemorabilia and car parts. The family funincludes sideshows, traditional funfair gamesand sweet stalls.
On the day admission (no advance tickets) is£5 per adult and under 16s go free.
For more details visit www.vscc.co.uk
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What’s your Pride and Joy? Keep your contributionscoming in whether it’s a car, bike, truck whatever – and itcan be wheels you once owned and loved or your currentwheels. Email [email protected] and we could befeaturing yours.
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The 11th Stamford Round Table Car Show returns on Sunday August 24on Stamford Meadows.
This is a free family event and runs from 10am until 5pm. It’s usuallypacked with around 500 vintage, classic and prestige sports car of everydescription – perfect for any car fanatic!
CLASSICS RETURNTO STAMFORD
The SaferPeterboroughPartnership is warningmotorists of the danger offalling asleep at the wheeland is urging them to takeregular breaks on journeysduring the summer holidays.
The only real cure fortiredness is sleep. A coffee orenergy drink and a 20-minutenap are short term solutions.Research has shown thatalmost 20 per cent ofaccidents on major roads aresleep-related and they’remore likely to result in fatalityor serious injury.
Clair George, Senior RoadSafety Officer for theSaferPeterboroughPartnership, told ESP –“There are plenty of signs oftiredness, not just yawningand struggling to keep youreyes open, you may havedifficulty concentrating andfind yourself lane drifting.
“With holidays approachingand many motorists settingoff on longer journeys thannormal we are urging driversto take a break so that theirholidays don’t end beforethey have even started.”
TAKE A BREAKTHIS SUMMER
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Every year the Peterborough branch of theTriumph Owners Club organise a free entry bikeshow and meet in Stilton.
This year’s event is on Saturday August 9 andthe fun starts at 11am. Last time around,almost 400 motorcycles turned up except me ofcourse, because I always have an excuse. Thisyear I’ve got friends over for the weekend, I justhave to convince one of them to ride pillionwith me, so that I can join in with my fellowmotorcycle aficionados.
Everyone’s welcome to this show no matterwhat you ride. There’ll be live music and a DJas well as plenty of bike-related stalls whereyou can purchase bike kit and clothing. See youthere (hopefully!).
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At last there’s going to be a cityshow for owners and lovers ofclassic and vintage vehicles.The Peterborough Classic and Vintage Vehicle show, which isbeing organised by the city council, will take place on theEmbankment on Saturday and Sunday September 13-14.
More than 200 vehicles have already registered and they’ve stillgot capacity for plenty more classic and vintage cars,motorcycles, scooters, commercial and agricultural vehicles,buses, ex-military and other forms of transport from yesteryearto modern classics.
There is no cost for vehicle admission and the show is free toenter for the public. People bringing their vehicles have theoption to stay overnight with onsite camping facilities,entertainment and refreshments available.
Families will be able to enjoy activities for children including afunfair and other entertainment.
Councillor Paula Thacker MBE, who first championed the idea oforganising the event, told ESP – “There is a strong appetite forclassic vehicle shows in our region and we are delighted to beorganising what promises to be an excellent event. I travel toquite a few shows that take place on the outskirts of our cityand thought it was about time we hosted one on our riversideEmbankment, which is the perfect backdrop for the show.”
So far several owners’ clubs will be represented includingJaguar, Triumph, Volkswagen, MG, Mini and Ford. The variety ofvehicles confirmed range from Ferraris and Rolls Royces toMorris Minors and Ford Anglias. Several classic fire engines,vintage caravans and trucks will also be in attendance.
To register your vehicle for the show and for more informationemail [email protected] [email protected]
Alternatively, telephone Paula Thacker MBE on: 07885 240494.
BRING YOURPRIDE AND JOYTO EMBANKMENTSHOW
KUSTOM KULTUREBLASTOFF IS BACKBack for its fifth great year the Kustom Kulture Blastoff onAugust 30 and 31 will be bigger and more colourful thanever before.
Taking place at the Springfield's Event Centre in Spalding,it’s basically a rock’n’roll art show which features somefantastic vehicles too.
From its roots in the youth culture of 50’s America, KustomArt is the eye catching designs on anything from big rigtrucks to a skate deck. I’m talking fantastic paintwork onthe custom bike, trike or scooter... flames down the side ofthat hot rod, muscle car or your VW. It’s classic Americancars and Airstreams which are art forms in their own right.
There’ll be live bands performing, Burlesque performancesand DJs but for car enthusiasts Sunday’s ‘show and shine’will bring in some of the best painted vehicles in theregion. Entry is only £7.50 in advance for the day. For moredetails visit www.springfieldsevents.co.uk
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[email protected]’s Charlotte Jolly has all thelatest health and beauty news…
Are you aged between 16 -24 andfeel passionate about healthissues that can affect you andyour peers? Then you’re just whatthe city council’s looking for…young people to help championhealth issues and raiseawareness of alcohol, drugs andsmoking across the area.
You’ll join more than 70 youngpeople who’ve already signed upand you’ll receive plenty oftraining, information and support.A number of events have alreadytaken place at local schools andcolleges with many of thechampions securing universityplaces and apprenticeships as aresult of their involvement asbeing a Youth Health Championlooks great on your CV.
Not only will you get a lot out of itas a champion, but so will yourpeers and friends that youeducate as you help to deliverimportant health messages tothem.
Youth Health Champion FatimaPainda, 20 who attendsPeterborough Regional Collegeurges other young people like herto become a champion – “It'sgiven me the opportunity to sharemy knowledge on a range ofissues like smoking, alcohol andthe need to exercise with other
young people and has alsohelped widen my knowledgeabout the problems faced byyoung people."
Andrew Leach, 18 from TheKing’s School is also a YouthHealth Champion and says – “I’vetaken part in a diverse range ofactivities, ranging from helping torun a quit smoking stall at a localyouth club, to participating inNHS forums. The training andexperience I’ve gained hasenabled me to confidently talkwith members of the public abouthealth issues.”
You too could help young peoplebetter understand some of thehealth issues and dilemmas theyface today. So if you’re at schoolor college, working as part of alocal community group, in a job orlooking for work you can becomeone of our local Youth HeathChampions. Not only will you helppeople but you can get accreditedqualifications as well as lots ofnetworking opportunities and thechance to make new friends.
For more info, visitwww.peterborough.gov.uk andsearch for Youth HealthChampions or call 01733 207186or [email protected]
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Much loved hair & beauty salon Melanie Richards have just had their 3rdbirthday as well as winning ‘Peterborough Salon of the Year 2014’ andthey celebrated both occasions with a special open evening involving,food, drink and the launch of their brand new salon app! Guests wereprovided with goody bags, special discounts and could even take part in araffle winning prizes worth £100’s of pounds.
As well as being busy celebrating their recent achievements, the awardwinning team has also been busy taking part in the fantastic Race For Lifeand have raised an amazing £800 so well done girls!
Melanie said – “It’s such a fantastic cause and we really try to help out asmuch as we can. Every penny helps and to raise over £800 has been adream as our target was to hit £500.”
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Thousands ofwomen unitedat FerryMeadows inPeterboroughfor this year’sRace for Lifeevent with onemission in mind– to conquercancer.ESP supported the event,hosted by Heart FM, and theESP Dance Crew were thereto warm up the crowdsbefore the women-only 5kand got everyone in fightingspirit despite the showers!
Now Cancer Research UK iscalling on Peterborough’sformidable army of mighty-mums, gutsy-grans, feistyfriends and go-getting girls tomake every step count bypaying in their sponsorshipmoney as soon as possible.
Cancer Research UK’s Racefor Life, in partnership withTesco, is an inspiring women-only series of events whichraises millions of poundsevery year to fund life-savingresearch.
Julie Braithwaite, Race forLife event manager forPeterborough, said – “I wantto say a heartfelt ‘thanks’ toeveryone who took part inRace for Life, and theirsupporters, as well as ourheroic volunteers.
“It was a fantastic day, full ofemotion, courage, tears andlaughter as over 2,800women joined forces toshow cancer who’s boss.
“Many people don’t realisethat their entry fee onlycovers the cost of the event.It’s the sponsorship moneythat really makes adifference.”
For info on returningsponsorship money, or tomake a donation, visitwww.raceforlife.org.
The Peterborough Race forLife event is happening againnext year on Tuesday July7, 2015 and you can sign uptoday on the website.
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The third 5 mile walk in aid of Arthritis Research UKwas in fact the best yet.
Pop Around Peterborough, supported by ESP Magazine,is a 5 mile walk where participants are given anArthritis Research UK balloon, which they ‘POP’ oncecrossing the finish line to find out if they’ve won aprize. This year’s prizes included a corporate suite andbuffet at the Greyhound Stadium (worth £600), a signedWarwick Davis book, family days out, meals in localrestaurants and vouchers for local stores.
Starting at the Boathouse pub, participants weretreated to some pre-walk entertainment – including awarm up by the ESP Dance Crew, belly dancers, freeface-painting and live music from former X Factorcontestant, Nicole Lawrence. There was also anappearance from Lotso the bear from Toy Story 3,Princess Anna from the hit movie Frozen and alsoMugly the World’s Ugliest Dog (who’s starred in hisown Channel 5 documentary).
As well as writing for ESP Magazine, Mikey is the
Regional Fundraising Manager for Arthritis ResearchUK.
“Once the walkers had begun their journey I was ableto take a moment and reflect on the day so far,” saysMikey. “To be honest, I was emotional. I wasabsolutely chuffed by the turn out – especiallyconsidering the weather. The atmosphere was brilliant.Even in the rain people were still smiling and raring togo. The fact that over 100 people turned up left megenuinely overwhelmed.”
Thanks to the sponsorship money handed in already,Pop Around Peterborough has made over £3,000 so far,with around £2,000 still expected. That money goesdirectly into supporting the 10 million people in the UKaffected by Arthritis (including 15,000 children), whichaverages out to one in every six people. This meansthat in Peterborough alone, over 30,000 people will besuffering with the condition.
If this has inspired you to do your own fundraisingevent, please contact Mikey by emailing:[email protected] or call 01733 331721.
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You may find it hard to believe that we have a world of microbes living in us and on usoutnumbering the trillions of cells that make up the human body 10x, however our cells arefar larger than that of the microbes.
Our human microbes (or microbiota/microflora as it’s commonly referred to) multiply frombirth and continue to develop over the first few years of life to build our health. There arehundreds of families of microbes in our digestive system, lungs, skin, female reproductivetract and other mucosal surfaces.
Without our microbes we couldn’t live, firstly we need them to know the good from the badcoming into our body, they are our first line of defence from invaders which come from food,drinks and everything we come into contact with.
There are possibly 1,000’s of various species of micro flora which gives us an idea of theimportance of this balance even if we don’t fully understand them completely.
It’s incredible to imagine this vast ‘ecosystem’ we have living within us and on us and that itmay support our health and wellbeing in numerous ways such as:
• Educating our immune cells and keeping the immune system in balance• Regulating our metabolism, producing energy• Helping to break down our foods and helping us to utilize them• Helping to detoxify toxins and carcinogens • Possibly lowering cholesterol• Promoting healthy bowel movements• Promoting production of some vitamins• Modulate inflammation, may have effect on our mood and behaviour and much more
However so much of our modern living upsets this perfect balance and causes dysbiosis whichis an imbalance of our microflora for more unfavourable ones, some of those factors are:
• Certain medical drugs especially antibiotics (whilst they can be effective, they may alsokill good bacteria) as well as antacids and more
• Poor choice of foods such as excess sugar, refined carbohydrates, low fibre diets• Alcohol• Smoking• Stress and more
When the balance is upset and not given the chance to recover then we may start to noticesymptoms such as IBS, fatigue, weight gain, joint pains, immunity issues, skin outbreaks,bloating and more. Inflammatory bowel disease and autoimmunity may also have a link toan imbalance in our microbes.
What is emerging is that diet has a powerful influence on our gut microbes and that theyhave an intimate relationship with the food we eat in a positive way (as well as negativewhen eating poor choices).
Fibre can help to feed the good guys so too can a diet that’s high in dietary phenols whichare antioxidants in plants so when eating these you not only get the benefits of thesevarious antioxidants, you’re also providing prebiotic which are literally good food for ourfriendly bacteria whilst inhibiting the growth of the unfavourable type. Some of the bestsources are berries and berry juices, fruits with skins on, herbs and spices.
Other great sources of prebiotics are asparagus, onions, leeks, chicory, Jerusalem artichoke,beetroot and banana to name a few.
Fermented foods (which we use so little of now we have fridges and freezers) were oncethe way we preserved foods but when made correctly they also contain strains of friendlybacteria such as kefir, yoghurt, sauerkraut and miso (there are many more).
Whilst it is good to eat a wide variety of foods it isn’t a good idea to add in fibre and someof the above foods too quickly as this can cause temporary wind and bloating! This ishappening as the microflora isn’t keeping up with the quick changes. So if you know you’venot been eating a good diet then make a slow change to reduce these issues.
Taking probiotic supplements may be necessary for some but always take advice for yourparticular issues.
In good gut health,
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Karen is a registered Nutritionist, member of Bant, Colonic Hydrotherapist, Life Coach basedin Peterborough.
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COMEDY GIGS
It was the end of a comedy era onSunday July 20 when the MontyPython team took to the stage for thevery last time at London's 02 arena.The Monty Python Live (Mostly): OneDown, Five To Go shows saw thesurviving stars performing livetogether for the first time in 30 yearswith the very last show broadcast liveon UK Gold, but also live to fans intheatres across the country includingthe Key Theatre where the sold outaudience enjoyed the crackingatmosphere. It was a superb night ofuproarious hilarity featuring Python'sbest songs and most absurd andsurreal sketches together with a fewtopical references.
I think the only way the showcould've been any more topical wouldhave been if Eric Idle had told theaudience he'd managed to getSideshow Bob from The Simpsons toappear as a special guest, and thenDavid Luiz walked on and trod on astage full of garden rakes that hit himrepeatedly in the face.
The final live show was a fitting wayfor Eric Idle, John Cleese, Terry Jones,Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam tosign-off. 'The four Yorkshiremen' and'The Dead Parrot' sketch wereobvious highlights, the silliness andquoteability of them haven'tdiminished over the years, but I'd alsoput the 'argument' sketch alongside
them as one of the most beautifullywritten and performed sketches incomedy history. It's such a simplepremise, but it's rarely been bettered.
The show climaxed with a singalongof ‘Always Look on the Bright Side ofLife’ that featured a number offamous faces joining the Pythons onstage including Eddie Izzard, MikeMyers and one of our local actinglegends Warwick Davis (soon to hostthe new series of Celebrity Squares!)
If you missed the show, there's achance to see the encoreperformance at the Key Theatre onSaturday August 2. Call 01733207239 or visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com. Tickets are £12.
ALWAYS LOOK ON THEPYTHON SIDE OF LIFE
JIMMY CARR Jimmy Carr returns tothe Cresset with hisbrand new stand up show FunnyBusiness which as ever, isn’t a nightfor the easily offended!
As Jimmy says – “Come for the wittyand incisive musings on the humancondition; stay for the knob gags.”
Ticket price £26.50 (face value £25) on 01733 265705 orwww.cresset.co.uk (Strictly Over 16's Only).
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Your boys took one helluva beating!"
As it’s holiday time the comedy club scene takes a bit of a breakin August but here are some dates for your diary for when thenew season starts to get up and running again…
JASPER CARROT STANDUP AND ROCK
Not your usual comedynight but this show does what it sayson the tin! Jasper gives us somestand up in between introducingmusicians Bev Bevan, Trevor Burton(The Move), Geoff Turton (RockinBerries), Joy Strachan-Brain (Quill)plus 'The Bev Bevan Band'. Ticketprice £26.50 (face value £25) on
01733 265705 or www.cresset.co.uk
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FUNHOUSE COMEDY CLUB BOURNE
The new season at theRed Hall in Bourne kicks off withDominic Woodward, Christian Reillyand Tony Jameson with compereBen Murray. Doors open at 7.30pm,show starts at 8.30pm and ticketsare £10 in advance onwww.funhousecomedy.co.uk
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KEY COMEDY NIGHTS The regular Key comedynights in the Studioresume in September in style withIrish comedian Keith Farnan who’sperformed as a stand-up all over theworld. Tickets are £9 in advance (£11on the door). Box office: 01733207239.
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CRESSET COMEDY CLUB The long running andever popular CressetComedy Club returns with
Dave Fulton, Dave Johns, MarkPalmer, Jeremy O’Donnell later nextmonth – but diary it now! Expectrazor sharp wit from Americanheadliner Dave Fulton who’s
supported both Michael McIntyre and Jack Dee.
Ticket price £13 (face value £11.50). Book office: 01733 265705.
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You may have noticedlast month thatMcDonalds introduced anew burger to the menucalled 'The Big Tasty'. Ihaven't been able tobring myself to try one,mainly because theswirly lettering on theirpromotional postermakes it look to me likethey've introduced aburger called 'The BigPasty'! Not a particularly
appetising thought, although if Maccy D's are looking fora famous big pasty bloke that likes advertising stuff ontelly I'd suggest they contact Joe Hart.
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Finally, if you glance at this month's front coveryou'll see that August 2014 is ESP's 180th issue! Asa big fan of darts there is no sweeter sound thanhearing the crowd roar 'one hundred and eiiighty'.During my time at ESP I've been fortunate enoughto have had these words ringing in my ears when Iwas invited by our local darting legend Martin'Wolfie' Adams, the three-time BDO WorldChampion and three time Winmau World Masterwinner when he was defending his World Title atLakeside, Frimley Green. Out of all the adventuresI've had with ESP over the years, that day remains afirm favourite! Cheers Wolfie and here's to youhitting many more 180's in your career.
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In his absence Posh won the Johnstone’sPaint Trophy and made the League 1play-off semi-final before the shock
news arrived in June that Zakuani (in hiswords) was ‘returning home’. I caught upwith the man, the myth, the legend for anexclusive ESP interview to find out why heclasses Peterborough as his home.
You’ve said that coming back toPeterborough is like ‘returning home’.Why do you feel this way?
“Peterborough has been a big part of mylife. When I did come back, I just realisedit is where I want to be and where myfamily is used to. My kids go to school inthe city and I am delighted to be back.”
When it came to leaving the club,how difficult was that decision andhow long did it take to sink in?
“It was tough. It is one of those things.You have to look at the bigger picture. Atthe time, it was the right thing for bothparties. I didn’t want to sit on thesidelines, I wanted to play and at the timeI wasn’t playing and that is why the movecame about. As time went on, both partiesrealised that we missed each other and Iwas glad about the interest.”
In the meantime, you went to Greeceto play in the Super League, how didthat move come about?
“They’d been tracking me since theAfrican Cup of Nations. They had watchedme. They came in for me when I wasavailable and I fancied a bit of a change ina different country. It was a fresh start andI did well out there. I had an offer to stay,but when I had the chance to come backto Peterborough, I didn’t think twice.”
What was it like out in Greece, whatwas playing football in that countrylike?
“It is certainly different. In the UK,everything is geared about football. Ittakes over your life. You hear from thefans. In Greece, it is a bit more relaxed.You play the game on the Saturday andthat result is forgotten by the Monday andyou can get on with your life. There aremore things to do in Greece because ofthe weather too!”
While you were away, the club weresuccessful in the JPT, was that hardto take?
“It didn’t hurt me, I wanted to be part of itof course I did, but that is football. I wasdisappointed not to experience that day,but was happy for everyone else
connected to the football club.”
How determined are you for thisseason to be a success?
“I’ve been here a long time and wascomfortable, I think going away has givenme a point to prove. I’m hungry forsuccess. I’ve come back fit, my body fat islow, I’m eating properly, I just need to putthe performances in now.”
You have been a fans’ favourite eversince you joined the club, howimportant are the supporters to you?
“I made a good start when I joined andsince then I have never looked back. Icommunicate with fans on Twitter, I tryand do competitions and I show myappreciation after games. I think we havea good relationship. We work welltogether.”
ESP’s new columnist Neil Gilby brings us theexclusives on all things Peterborough United…
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Gabriel Zakuani, a man who’s pulled on the shirt over 200 times in all competitions for Posh and made five appearances for hisnative DR Congo. In January this year the fans’ favourite left the club by mutual consent in search of pastures new andpastures new he found, signing a short contract for the Greek Super League outfit Kalloni where he made 15 appearances.
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• The new home shirt is NOW on sale grab yours from www.theposhshop.co.uk
• If you have purchased the new home shirt then you are invited down to London Roadon Monday August 4 to be in the official team picture. YOU MUST BE WEARINGTHE NEW HOME SHIRT and arrive at 1.30pm.
• The season kicks off away at Rochdale on Saturday August 9with the first homematch on Saturday August 16 against MK Dons. Tickets for all matches can bepurchased from www.theposhtickets.com. Purchase in advance to save £3 oneach ticket (excluding u10’s and u18’s in the Family Stand), you can even print yourticket at home!
How important is Twitter to you?
“Twitter is a great tool for me. I don’tget carried away though. One weekyou can be a villain and the next youcan be a hero. When you have a badgame, you need to think before youtweet and that’s what I do, I step backbefore putting anything out in public.”
How difficult is it for you to get theshopping without beingrecognised in the city?
“It is quite difficult to be fair, but Iwouldn’t have it any other way. I like tothink I am approachable. I ate in arestaurant with my Mrs and the ownercame up and sat down and startedtalking about football. Completelyruined my date! I think I would worrymore when I am not noticed! I enjoy
talking to people of all ages. When Iwas growing up I would have loved tohave met people who influenced me,so for me meeting the fans isimportant.”
You have mentioned you live in thecity, what is it about Peterboroughthat you like so much?
“The city is buzzing when the footballclub do well, you saw that with theplay-off success. My aim is to keep theplace buzzing. I like to get out andabout to see the city. I do my shoppinghere, I very rarely go back to Londonthese days. Peterborough is my homenow.”
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With the end of the summer on the horizon,we feel a touch of Ibiza nostalgia is in order tobring down the party season. What betterway than to bring you one of the stars of Ibiza;the incredible ...........!
That's not a typo, this Mixology they’rekeeping their headline act for Friday August29 a secret!
But to give you a clue as to who this DJ is,here are a few facts about them:– He’s the A&R honcho for a reputable recordlabel.
– He’s produced remixes for the likes ofMiguel Campbell & Jamie Jones.
– This year he's had an underground stomperreleased which was premiered as PeteTong's 'Essential Track of the Week'
– His vibrant blend of bass heavy house andtechno has seen him play regularly at thelikes of Space and DC-10. He will also befeaturing at festivals such as GlobalGathering, Tomorrowland and Bestival.
The Mixology crew are delighted to bring thisphenomenal act to the city. We hope you'reready for this? See you at the front!
MÉNAGE A TROIS Taking over Edward’s, Flares & Red Room onFriday August 8, the Ménage team is backand to celebrate they are giving away freecocktails to the 1st 100 ladies in the building!So make sure you arrive early and don’t missout! The only 3 room venue open on a Fridaynight offering you a massive choice of musicfrom house – hip hop – party – dance – RnB –cheese they’ve got it covered! Check out theevent, guest list and VIP options by logging onto facebook.com/MenageNights
THROWBACK Full of those anthems you used to love but mayhave forgotten about, Throwback takes overEdward’s and Flares on Friday August 22. Anight filled with your all-time favourite tunesmashed up with a touch of the biggest tracks inthe charts today! Combine that with 50% offall drinks from 5pm until 10.30pm and £1.75selected premium drinks after that, theypromise you the ultimate start to the weekend!
YoYo EVERYTHURSDAYAugust is packed full of events for the YoYoteam @ Edwards & Flares as the summerbreak gets into full swing! Thursday August14 sees the massive A-Level Results DayCelebration with Edward’s, Flares and RedRoom all open for one of the biggest Thursdayevents of the year! To be added to the guestlist and to check out the complete line up ofevents jump on the YoYo facebook page –search YoYoClubNights.
VANITY Known for playing a sexy and seductive mixof hip hop, bashment and RnB, Vanity onFriday August 15 is always an event worthchecking out at Red Room. Grab a copy of thelatest Vanity mix CD packed full of the newesttracks and some carefully selected classics,from the DJ box on the night for FREE. Jumpon the guest list now by texting ‘Vanity + yourfull name’ to 07411 258999 and you’ll get afree glass of Grey Goose Vodka + mixer. Tofind out more about the event go toFacebook.com/VanityNights
BANK HOLIDAYSUNDAY SOCIAL The Sunday Social returns to Edward’s & RedRoom for another Bank Holiday session andextended weekend of partying on SundayAugust 24! DJ AJ and DJ Nick T will beplaying a mash up of house, dance, hip hopand RnB all night long! Kick the night off with50% off all drinks until 10.30pm and for freeentry guest list text ‘Sunday Social + your fullname’ to 07411 25899.
EULOGIZE HOUSE NIGHT A fresh new house night hits the city onAugust 8 at Attica VIP on Broadway, bringingthe London vibe to Peterborough!
There’ll be a live laser show provided byTeknical Sounds and they’ll be pulling in thefinest DJ's from around the UK. The line upincludes great female DJ Jadie and Brother Bprovides the warm up starting the night offwith breaks. Louis V will be playing electrohouse music and Syco will be mixing up somehouse tunes. Jay Heal is known for runningDiamond Life in Peterborough/Stamford andfurther a field, plus there’s Mojito, aka PaulSatchell from Solgarden & Soul Kandi Londonspinning some Latin/funky house music.Expect a blinding set from guest DJ JohnWheatland known for his trance music inLondon, he’ll be spinning tech / house /breaks.
Call 07412 633363 evenings for details or lookthem up on facebook.
INFLUENCE WITHADAM ELLISFollowing up from the hugely successfullaunch party @ Attica VIP, Influence is back!Bringing you another club experience,featuring one of the trance scene's mostpopular rising stars who's toured worldwideand played at clubs such as Cream Ibiza,Adam Ellis! If you like progressive house anddance don’t miss it – the line up also includesInfluence resident Swap, Bricey and NeilBamford. It’s on from 10pm - 4am, on FridayAugust 22 dress to dance, no sportswear.Tickets on Fatsoma, £6 or £8 on the door.
TECHNOIR INSTAMFORDThe guys from TechNoir at the Pear Tree hostthe Stamford Rocks after party, on August30. DJs on the night include Lloyd Thompson,Andy Mansfield, Jack Bettinson, SamWakeham and guests Stamford’s Roobinz &Jason Veitch. It’s free entry and they’ll begiving away vol 2 of their CD mixed by JackBettinson.
You may know Lloyd and Andy who wereestablished DJs from Peterborough in the late90s early 2000s, holding residencies invenues such as Westside Bar, Cafe en Seineand The Bar. After a break from the scenethey’re back with these new nights and aregoing from strength to strength.
It’s free entry, find out more on@TechNoirEast and Facebook/TechNoirEast.
NO SUGAR! @SOLGARDENOn Friday August 29 on The SolGardenTerrace, No Sugar! Presents... The SoulHeatRecords Terrace Party with U-Ness & JedSet(Pacha Recordings/Hed Kandi) and specialguest Samson Lewis (Soulfuric/King Street)Live PA from Wendy Jane Satchell. Enjoy thevibes on the terrace and the great newoutside Cargo Bar with a BBQ from 7pm tilllate with free entry.
BANK HOLIDAYSPANKS*P*A*N*K returns for the final bank holidaySunday of the year Sunday August 24 atHalo & Ghost for the Ayia Napa takeover.
Ayia Napa's finest DJ Troopa and MC Ibzalongside the usual SPANK suspects, expecta club filled wall to wall with beautiful peoplepartying to the best in sexy R'n'B, hip-hop,bashment, house and old school garage.
Drinks are £1.50 before midnight so arriveearly to get the rounds in!
KARMAThe city’s biggest pay-day party is back atHalo and Ghost on pay day Friday August 29for their main summer event.
Check out: www.facebook.com/karmaparties or follow them on twitter:@karmaparties for more info.
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Festival time! And when the weather’s good watching goodmusicians with a cool drink in your hand is hard to beat. InJuly The Ploughman held its annual real ale and musicfestival and I went down to see Motor City Vipers headlineon Saturday night. As always they gave a really strongperformance full of soul and harmony and they’ve certainlyearned a strong reputation amongst the area’s soul fans. Youhave a chance to see them at the Beer Festival on theSaturday night.
Before MCV I watched a very talented solo performance fromZakk Zoot Gray. He features a wide range of music includingsome Ed Sheeran, Maroon5 and some older classic covers allperformed acoustically. Well worth seeing for both his coverversions and original material. Catch him at this year’sThorney Music Festival. It’s going to be a good month!
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Not long now till the Peterborough Beer Festival. Themost eagerly awaited social event in the area is on at theEmbankment and the music lined up is once againguaranteed to entertain all over the five day period ofAugust 19 toAugust 23. And I’m very pleased to seethat a lot of local bands are booked for the event this year.
The opening night is an open mic night where everyone’swelcome to perform – all you have to do is contact Staceyby email on [email protected].
The Rocket Dogs are enjoying a successful 2014 andmake a main stage appearance on Wednesday nightwhile Opaque return after a busy year touring the UK andtake the stage on Thursday. They’re followed by BurningCodes the solo collaborative project of Belfast born singerand songwriter Paul Archer, who’s had extensive airplayon BBC national and local radio.
You can’t get anything more local or different on Fridaylate afternoon than the return of The Palmerston UkuleleBand from that fine establishment down Oundle Road.
The Friday 7.30pm slot goes to the mod/psychedelic 5piece band, Psych-O-Bombs. Headlining are the Reggaeinspired dance grooves of the Rotten Hill Gang.
Finally Saturday brings us Tom Wright and his band who’sinfluenced by such greats as Stevie Ray Vaughan andAlbert Lee.
The final headline act for 2014 on Saturday night are theMotor City Vipers who fully deserve this pride of placeslot, not just because they’re local or because they’re areally dedicated soul band, the likes of which we haven’tseen in this area for many years. It’s because they give aquality performance AND clearly enjoy what they do.That’s infectious!
Finally, many thanks to CAMRA and all the organiserswho give up a lot of time prior to and during the Festival.Charities benefit, we all have a good time andPeterborough comes alive. Great job… thanks guys!
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It’s my pleasure to say a huge congratulations to sometalented local young musicians who’ve won a recentBattle of the Bands event.
Over 1,000 bands entered the competition across the UKand Peterborough based indie-rock band, Albion, facedtheir greatest challenge to date at the National MMG(Majik Music Group) Battle of the Bands final and won.
Albion, the youngest band in the competition, played in abattle against five of the best-unsigned bands fromacross the UK. The final was held at a sell-out show atThe Camden Barfly in London.
Albion consists of Harry Preen (vocals), Sam Harding(bass), Caleb Carver (drums), Richard Gledhill (rhythmguitar) and George Ramsay (lead guitar). Three of theboys are students at Bourne Academy and two are atBourne Grammar.
To get to the finals, the band undewent various rounds ofcompetitive gigs to showcase their talent, including theEast Midlands regional final at The Shed in Leicester.Spurred on by winning this stage, they recorded theirdebut EP These Are Holy Days at world famous Monnow
Valley Studios and they soon rocked into the top 100 newreleases on the iTunes Chart.
They received an array of prizes including a Marshall'Haze' Valve Head with custom finish and a Natal MapleUK Snare Drum.
“We have just got to say thanks to MMG, Marshall,Natal and of course to our loyal fans that made the trekto London,” says Harry Preen. “As it was an over 18'svenue, we also want to thank many of our fans whocouldn’t come and for their many messages of supportthroughout the night. It was a fantastic evening andhopefully the start of even bigger things to come.”
After all their hard work the guys are taking a break in thelead up to their gig at the O2 Academy Islington onSeptember 5.
Albion’s EP called These Are Holy Days is available oniTunes.
You can find out more about the lads onwww.facebook.com/albionmusicuk andwww.albionband.com.
Fans of Matt Zilch will be pleased to hear the news that he’sholding a comeback gig at The Lord Burghley Stamford onAugust 24 Bank Holiday Sunday. It’ll be great to see this verypopular musician and Matt told me – “It’s great to be backperforming, and particularly in my hometown at The LordBurghley.”
It’s going to be an acoustic gig with maybe a surprise or two,Matt assures me it will be his usual slant on cover versions –“I’ll be doing some of the old material together with morecurrent stuff that nobody’s heard me perform before so I hopethey all like it.”
He’s had a long rehearsal period for the new material and Iwish him luck on Sunday August 24 and for the future.
There are some great bands on the bill at the Swiss Cottage inWoodston on Sunday August 10. They’re all attracted to thevenue and the fact that the pub is again raising money for agreat cause, namely Sue Ryder at Thorpe Hall.
There's a BBQ and stalls, a raffle being held with some greatprizes and the bands appearing during the day includeRetrolux, Electric Warriors, Rocket Dogs, Be Bop A Lulas,Feckin’ Eejits, and The Collaborators.
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After the exertions of the PeterboroughBeer Festival I can recommend a perfectway to chill out on Sunday August 24 atthe Thorney Music Festival. This event eachyear immediately follows the Beer Festivaland always includes some uniqueattractions in the way of music.
This year it’s a reunion of a kind for ColinSmith, Paul Blant and Paul ‘Loop’ Allen whoplayed together for years under a number ofband names. They appear at this year’sFestival as The Wottingers. Presumablynamed after the tiny creatures on the BBCChildrens’ programme the Night Garden. Idon’t know whether this is a one offappearance for the trio or if there will bemore. Time will tell. I do know however thatnone of the said individuals can bedescribed as tiny creatures!
Also appearing for reggae fans are the verypopular Tallawah, together with thepowerful Children of the Revolution, andnew wave/pop covers band Subway 77,who feature late 70’s to early 80’s music.
Again something special comes from TheLegacy – a young Long Sutton/Wisbechband featuring the amazing vocals of 12year old Amy Palmer.
The Thorney Community Children’s Choirwill be there singing pop covers and alsoThe Peterborough Community Gospel Choirwho I’ve seen a number of times rendersome classic soul/gospel songs.
In between the electric acts Zakk Zoot Graywill be performing as a guitar soloist. Imentioned him earlier having been veryimpressed at his performance in July.
Organiser Andy Stuffins, who puts in ahuge amount of time to bring this day toThorney, told me – “As always I’m sure theacts assembled will provide a great day outfor the family. There’s a licensed bar andhot food and drink, children’s inflatablesand stalls.”
And yet again charities and communityinitiatives benefit with all money raisedsplit between The Brain Tumour Charity,Diabetes UK and Thorney Rugby Club.
The Thorney Music Festival takes place onSunday August 24 starting at 11.30amuntil dusk. It’s at the Bedford Hall in StationRoad.
For more info go towww.thorneylive.co.uk or phone Andy on07801 024791.
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If you like your live tunes there are two days of performances in Spalding kicking off with anafternoon of music in the Market Place on Friday August 29 from 12noon to 5pm.
The South Holland Centre’s Youth Takeover group is linking up with Young Cut from LincolnDrill Hall to bring you another exciting extravaganza of music and merriment! This year,Music in the Market Place will be spread across two days starting in Spalding town centreon Friday August 29 and finishing at Lincoln Drill Hall on Saturday August 30. This mini-festival promises to be better than ever before featuring young artists from across thecounty.
Even better it’s free – just turn up!
Local music legend Gizz Butt is back from his 116 mile charity bike ride to the DownloadFestival having raised thousands for the Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy, Child Line andTeenage Cancer Trust with the Heavy Metal Truants.
Gizz told us – “Cycling from Alexandra Palace to Castle Donington was one of the greatestmoments of my life. An experience like that never leaves you. It’s the mixture of greatscenery, exhilaration, a wonderful bunch of lads, pushing yourself to the limit and the glassof beer at the end! And you can always put a pair of shorts over the lycra! Thanks toBristows cycles and Woodston cycles for helping me get prepared.”
Now for the first time ever he’s taking a short break in August from the local scene, but nota break from music… and not just to recover from the bike ride!
His band The More I See are touring in the autumn so he’s preparing for that plus TheEnglish Dogs’ new album The Thing With Two Heads has just been released on CandlelightRecords so he’s busy pushing that too.
The album’s available from all the usual outlets so go grab a copy.
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WED JUL 30LEON HENDRIXMama Liz's, Stamford
THU JUL 31MARK GARDENER(RIDE)Mama Liz's, StamfordOPEN MIC NIGHT WITH DAVE BThe Cherry Tree, Oundle RoadVELOCITYThe Solstice, Northminster
FRI AUG 1ACOUSTIC JAMNorth Street Bar, North StreetBLACKOUT UKThe Solstice, NorthminsterCHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTIONThe Cock Inn, WerringtonCIRCA 73The Dragon, WerringtonDRUM BLUEYThe Cherry Tree, Oundle RoadINTENT TO SUPPLY +SONS OF KAL EL +ARCONNA + ZAK ZOOTNorth Street BarCourtyard, PeterboroughLIVE BANDThe Fayre Spot, BrettonQUINNY & THE DUKESThe Swiss Cottage,WoodstonREVOLVERThe Carps, BostonSTRINGFINGER +ANTICLONE+SUPPORTThe Met Lounge, Bridge StreetTHE FEDZThe Bell, SawtryTHE GANGSTERSThe Crown, Lincoln RoadTWENTY4The Pear Tree, Stamford
SAT AUG 2ANTI-CLONE +HOLLOW BODIES +VENDETTA The Black Swan, SpaldingCHARITY MUSIC DAYQuinns Bar, WhittleseyCLOSED CIRCUITThe Waterton Arms,Market DeepingDAVISON, WATSONAND GATESThe Swiss Cottage,WoodstonFILTHY LUCREThe Cherry Tree, Oundle RoadGRUMPY OLD MENThe Wheatsheaf, Eastfield RoadHARKBACKThe Beeswing, KetteringLATESHOWThe Granary, Long SuttonMULLERED AT THE MILLEbeneezers, WoodstonPORKY PIGThe Dragon, WerringtonRAPTURETallington Caravan Park,TallingtonROCKET 57Firkin Ale, Bourne
THE 707The Railway, RamseyTHE COLLABORATORSThe Straw Bear,WhittleseyTHE ISLANDERSConservative Club,WhittleseyTUNNELThe Cock Inn, WerringtonVELOCITYQuinns Bar, WhittleseyZEB ROOTZThe London Inn, StamfordZODIACParkway Club, Maskew Avenue
SUN AUG 3CLOSED CIRCUITIron Horse Ranch, Market DeepingDAVID LASTParkway Club, Maskew AvenueFASTER MUTTLEYThe Stage, MarketDeepingJAZZ JAMThe Brewery Tap,WestgateMIDNIGHT BIRDS +THE AKAS + BACK UPPLAN + TIDAL DAVE +GARETH WATSON +PAIX AMOURThe Cherry Tree, Oundle Road,OAKHAM MIC NIGHTThe Brewery Tap,WestgateREVOLVERRaft Race, Market DeepingTHE GANGSTERSCharters, Town BridgeZEB ROOTZWaterton Arms Raft Race(5pm),
MON AUG 4DOUG HEATHUNPLUGGEDCharters, Town Bridge
TUE AUG 5ACOUSTIC SESSIONWITH RICHARDMillstone Inn, Barnack
WED AUG 6FLASHBACKPHOTOGRAPHACOUSTICCosta Coffee, Serpentine GreenOPEN MIC WITHJAMES EDMONDSThe Bluebell, Dogsthorpe
THU AUG 7FOO FIGHTERSTRIBUTENorth Street Bar,Peterborough
FRI AUG 8ZEB ROOTZThe Crown Inn, Lincoln Road,DR A'S RHYTHM &GROOVESThe Heron, StangroundDUCKING PUNCHES +ONE NATION +GARETH WATSON +KILL THE IDEALThe Met Lounge, Bridge Street
FRANCIE REIHILLO'Neill's, BroadwayFRANKLY MY DEARIron Horse Ranch, Market DeepingJOEL EVANSThe Fayre Spot, BrettonLIVE BANDThe Swiss Cottage,WoodstonLOOSE ROCKETThe Green Man, StamfordROCKET DOGSThe Cherry Tree, Oundle RoadTHE HIGH ROLLERSSolGarden, NorthminsterTHE RAINMENNorth Street Bar, North StreetTWENTY4The Dragon, Werrington
SAT AUG 9AGI JAROCKANorth Street Bar, NorthStreetBE BOP A LULASThe Cock Inn, WerringtonBLACKOUT UKThe Granary, Long SuttonCIRCA 73 +RETROLUX + DB5The Ruddy Duck, PeakirkHEAVY ROCK NIGHTThe Cherry Tree, Oundle RoadIRON FISTThe Three Horseshoes,Great StukelyMIND THE GAPThe Swiss Cottage,WoodstonPENNYLESSThe Five Horseshoes,BarholmREDEMPTIONThe Five Bells, Tydd St. MaryROCKET '57The Railway, RamseySHANE POOLENorth Street Bar, North StreetTHE GANGSTERSFitzwilliam Arms,MarholmTHE SKYLINERSParkway Club, Maskew AvenueTUNNELThe Golden Fleece,Stamford
SUN AUG 10BE BOP A LULASThe Swiss , WoodstonBLUE HAZENelson's Head, St. IvesBOB KEELEY (LINE DANCE)Parkway Club, Maskew AvenueCJ HATTCharters, Town BridgeDAVISON, WATSONAND GATESThe Swiss Cottage,WoodstonREDEMPTIONThe Punchbowl, Spalding
RETROLUX +ELECTRIC WARRIORS+ ROCKET DOGS + BEBOP A LULAS +FECKIN EJITS + THECALLABORATORS +JELLO & PRAISE BALMGILEAD GOSPEL BAND.The Swiss Cottage,WoodstonTHE MERLINSRock in the Park, Wisbech
MON AUG 11ACOUSTIC BLUEGRASSThe Ship Inn, Oundle
TUE AUG 12OPEN MIC WITH JAMESThe Bull, Newborough
WED AUG 13ACOUSTIC SESSIONWITH AIN'TMISBEHAVINThe Railway, Ramsey
THU AUG 14ACOUSTIC SESSIONWITH AIN'TMISBEHAVINMama Liz's, Stamford
FRI AUG 15ADAM ELLISThe Fayre Spot, BrettonBLACKOUT UKO'Neill's, BroadwayFRANCIE REIHILLThe Ostrich, North StreetGRUMPY OLD MENIron Horse Ranch, Market DeepingLEE MAJORThe Cock Inn, WerringtonPAUL MCCLUREBarnwell Country ParkCafe, OundleRETROLUXThe Swiss Cottage,WoodstonREVOLVEROscar's Wine Bar,GranthamROCKET DOGSThe Crown, Lincoln RoadSHANE POOLENorth Street Bar,PeterboroughSHOWFIELD ACTIONGROUP CONCERTThe Ivy Leaf Club,WhittleseyTHE FLEETING MINDS+ OUR GLORIOUSDEMONIC HEISTNorth Street Bar CourtyardRoom, North StreetTHE GUARDSThe Blue Boar, EyeTHUNDERHEADThe Cherry Tree, Oundle RoadVELOCITYThe Heron, StangroundWHITE CLOUDS &GUNFIRE + ATLANTIC AVENUEThe Met Lounge, Bridge Street
SAT AUG 16BE BOP A LULASThe Heron, StangroundJOE SOLOThe Swiss Cottage,Woodston
LLOYD WATSONThe Cherry Tree, Oundle RoadPENTAGONParkway Club, Maskew AvenueROCKET JUMPThe Cock Inn, WerringtonSAM AUSTINThe Cherry Tree, Oundle RoadSECOND CHANCEThe Straw Bear,WhittleseySOUND STATIONEbeneezers, WoodstonTHE 707The Dragon, WerringtonTHE RELICSThe Bluebell, DogsthorpeTWENTY4The Peacock, London RoadVELOCITYThe Cock Inn, WerringtonZEB ROOTZThe Granary, Long SuttonZIBRA + SUPPORTThe Met Lounge, Bridge Street
SUN AUG 17BON ROGERSThe Crown, Lincoln RoadCHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTIONItter Park Festival, WaltonCHILI'S RECITAL BANDItter Park Festival, WaltonCLAUDE DOMINO(ROCKET 57) & FRIENDSMama Liz's, StamfordGROOVE CARTELItter Park Festival, WaltonJAZZ JAMThe Brewery Tap,WestgatePHILLIP WILKINSONParkway Club, Maskew AvenueTHE CHRIS COOPER BANDCharters, Town BridgeZEB ROOTZThe Punchbowl, Spalding
MON AUG 18ACOUSTIC BLUEGRASSShuckburgh Arms,Southwick
TUE AUG 19ACOUSTIC FOLKKings Arms, PolebrookOPEN MIC NIGHT WITHDAVE B & PHILLThe Boat Inn, WhittleseyOPEN MIC WITHSTACEYBeer Festival, The Embankment
WED AUG 20ROCKET DOGSBeer Festival, The Embankment
THU AUG 21OPAQUE + BURNING CODESBeer Festival, The Embankment
FRI AUG 22CHRIS OGDEN &MARTIN JEWKESNorth Street Bar, North Street
HARKBACKThe London Inn, StamfordJOHNNY CASH BAND(RAMSHACKLESERENADE)Parkway Club, Maskew AvenueKICKBACKThe Swiss Cottage,WoodstonPALMERSTONUKULELE BAND +PSYCH-O-BOMBS +ROTTEN HILL GANG Beer Festival, The EmbankmentREVOLVERThe Masons Arms, BourneTHE HIGH ROLLERSO'Neill's, BroadwayTHE RETURNSThe Cock Inn, WerringtonTUNNELThe Cross Keys, Oundle RoadVELOCITYThe Ostrich, North StreetZEB ROOTZThe Cherry Tree, Oundle Road
SAT AUG 23CODE REDThe Peacock, London RoadDR A'S RHYTHM & GROOVESThe Burghley Club,Burghley SquareFRONT COVERThe Blue Boar, EyeLEXIE GREEN AND THE INDIGO BLUESCharters, Town BridgeLIVE BANDThe Swiss Cottage,WoodstonLOOSE ROCKETThe Axe and Cleaver,BostonPENNYLESSThe Masons Arms, BourneROCKET '57The Stone Loach, Market DeepingSCOOTED N BOOTEDChatteris Working MensClub, ChatterisSECOND CHANCEThe Cherry Tree, Oundle RoadSUBWAY 77The Golden Fleece,StamfordTHE STROLLERSParkway Club, Maskew AvenueTOM & PETEACOUSTICNorth Street Bar, North StreetTOM WRIGHT +MOTOR CITY VIPERSBeer Festival, The EmbankmentTRIBAL MISFITS +CLOSED CIRCUIT +LEXIE GREEN + TINPIGEONSBeer Festival (afternoon),The EmbankmentTUNNELTallington Caravan Park,Tallington
SUN AUG 24CODE RED (8PM)The Fayre Spot, Bretton
DR A'S RHYTHM & GROOVESThe Kings Head,ApethorpeERIC CLOUDParkway Club, Maskew AvenueGROOVE CARTEL + LIVE BANDSParty in the Park, Long SuttonHARKBACKJoe's Bar, Higham FerrersLOOSE ROCKETThe Masons Arms, BourneROUTE 66Waggon & Horses,LangtoftSUBWAY 77 + THEWOTTINGERS +CHILDREN OF THEREVOLUTION + THELEGACY + TALLAWAH+ ZAKK ZOOT GRAYThorney Live, Bedford HallTHE CLAIMEDCharters, Town BridgeTHE LAZOONSThe Royal Oak, CastorTHE SPIRITThe Stage, Market DeepingTIGER CLUBThe Swiss Cottage,WoodstonZEB ROOTZMusic in the Park, Long Sutton
MON AUG 25THE ISLANDERS +SINGCHRONICITY +FUTURE STARS +IMMORTAL365St Andrews Fete,Whittlesey
WED AUG 27ACOUSTIC SESSIONWITH AIN'TMISBEHAVINThe Railway, Ramsey
THU AUG 28OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH DAVE BThe Cherry Tree, Oundle Road
FRI AUG 29ACOUSTIC SESSIONWITH DAVE & PHILThe Boat Inn, WhittleseyBLACKOUT UKThe Crown, Lincoln RoadCUTTIN LOOSEThe Masons Arms, BourneJIMMY DOHERTYCharters, Town BridgeJUNK PUPPETSThe Heron, Stanground,LIVE BANDSMusic on theMarketplace, SpaldingNEW GENERATIONCRASH AND BURNThe Fayre Spot, BrettonRED COW DOWN +SUPPORTThe Met Lounge, Bridge StreetSHAKE HANDS ERICNorth Street Bar, North StreetSTONE PONYThe Cherry Tree, Oundle Road
TALLAWAHThe Peacock, London RoadTHE 707The Ostrich, North StreetTHE ELEMENTSThe Cock Inn, WerringtonTHE LAZOONSHole in the Wall, StamfordTHE STEREDENTSThe Blue Boar, EyeTHE WOTTINGERSThe Swiss Cottage,WoodstonTWENTY4The Golden Fleece,Stamford
SAT AUG 30BLACKOUT UKThe Harrier, GunthorpeBLUE HAZEThe Ivy Leaf Club, St. IvesCODE REDThe Stage, Market DeepingCUTTIN LOOSEThe Golden Fleece,StamfordFACINATIONThe Ploughman,WerringtonGRUMPY OLD MENThe Bluebell, DogsthorpeHARKBACKEbeneezers, WoodstonHEARTBREAKERThe Swiss Cottage,WoodstonIRON FISTIron Horse Ranch, Market DeepingLET THERE B/DCThe Cherry Tree, Oundle RoadLIVE BANDSLincoln Drill Hall, SpaldingMAIN STREETThe Straw Bear,WhittleseyNIGHTBIRDSParkway Club, Maskew AvenueSCOOTED N BOOTEDUnited Services Club,MarchSOUL RUNNERSThe Cock Inn, WerringtonTHE MOJO SLIDENorth Street Bar, North StreetTHE OVERDUBSTallington Caravan Park,Tallington
SUN AUG 31JIMMY DOHERTYThe Crown, Lincoln RoadROBERT DAVIESParkway Club, Maskew AvenueTALLAWAHCharters, Town BridgeTHE FEDZThe Punchbowl, Spalding
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