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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 took
feedback from our customerson what they’d like to see usdo first. There was demandfor more space downstairs.So, we extended the bar and
lounge area and have also created a newspace on the ground floor which isperfect for large groups booking theirChristmas 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
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BODYESSENTIALSThis 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 courses
and 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.
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LOLLY BAGS HERPRIZES
Congrats togorgeous dogLolly and ownerJemma Green
from Deeping St James whoscooped the top prize in ourPrettiest Pet Competition.
ESP Magazine and BrotherhoodShopping Park teamed up to findPeterborough’s Prettiest Pet in acompetition run in conjunctionwith National Pet Month.
Jemma and Lolly collected theirfab pile of prizes at the shoppingcentre recently, taking home apet travel bag with goodiesworth £150 from Stay OverRover, a Dan Waters Creativephotography session and portraitof Lolly, a hamper of goodiesfrom The Company of Animalsworth £30, a voucher for thenationwide renowned NaturalInstinct food company and a £20voucher from Posh PetzPeterborough.
CONGRATULATIONSTO BILL’SRESTAURANT!Bill’s Restaurant on ChurchStreet, Peterborough, are soonto reach their 6 monthanniversary. The new quirkyrestaurant, with a laid back feeland a tag that reads ‘openbreakfast to bedtime’, has beena welcome treat forPeterborough and they’re nowrunning their lunch and earlysupper set menu, with disheslike crunchy kale leaf salad,sirloin steak and warm chocolatebrownie, now is as good a timeas any to give them a try!
LETTER B – CIDERPUB OF THE YEAR!ESP would like to say a massivecongratulations to the Letter B inWhittlesey as not only is the pubthe Peterborough & DistrictBranch Cider Pub of the Year, it’s
just been awardedCambridgeshire Cider Pub of theYear. Well done to Bruce and histeam!
#L8 NIGHTEXTRAVAGANZAAT QUEENSGATE Shopping addicts can lookforward to a very special eventat Queensgate Shopping Centreon Thursday July 2 and FridayJuly 3 with a late nightextravaganza of exclusivediscounts, sampling,demonstrations and freebies.
To highlight Queensgate’songoing late night shopping onThursday and Friday, the ‘#L8 @Queensgate’ event will seedozens of everyone’s favouriteshops create a haven of retailtherapy, beauty and indulgence.
Plus, Queensgate is searchingfor its very own Beauty Queento feature in their fashionableAutumn/Winter Q StyleMagazine. Model spotters willbe at the centre Thursday andFriday to pap glamorousshoppers who’ll then be postedonline for the public to vote fortheir favourite. The winner willreceive the ultimate makeoverfrom the professionalhairdressers, makeup artists andstylists at Queensgate ready fora photoshoot to become the starof the beauty pages in themagazine.
Queensgate is also giving awaya £500 shopping spree to onelucky person who visits the #L8@ Queensgate event.
CRESSET PANTOAUDITIONSGet down to the Cresset inPeterborough on SundaySeptember 6 as the auditionsfor children 7 years and upwardstakes place for this year’sforthcoming panto production ofthe Wizard of Oz. For moredetails give them a call on 01733265705.
JOHN LEWISSUMMERCLEARANCEThe John Lewis SummerClearance starts on ThursdayJune 25 from 9am in the
Queensgate store and from 8pmonline on Wednesday June 24.The Clearance will end onSunday July 19 offering ‘Moreof what you love for less.’ Sowhat are you waiting for? Gethappy and get shopping!
WOMEN-ONLYTRAININGSESSIONS FORPERKINS GREATEASTERN RUNThe Perkins Great Eastern Runhas introduced free women-onlyand mixed running trainingsessions for communities in theMillfield, New England andDogsthorpe areas ofPeterborough.
The women-only sessions areled by a female coach and set offat 10am from the BeehiveCentre in St Martin’s Streetevery Wednesday. Mixedtraining is available from 7pmuntil 8pm on Thursdays.
Both sessions are open torunners of all abilities andbeginners are welcome. There’sno need to register and there’sfree parking at the centre.
The sessions are run by Run 4Fun Athletics Coaching who areaccredited by the Perkins GreatEastern Run. For more info [email protected] or call:07793 906746.
PLOUGHMANSUMMER BEER FESTMake a date with thePloughman in Werrington andput July 2 and July 5 in yourdairy for the PloughmanSummer Beer Fest. You can lookforward to over 55+ real ales andciders, a German BBQ, livemusic from The Replicas,Hooker, the Nuggets andfinishing off on Sunday nightwith Mighty Mouth Trev on thekaraoke. Enjoy!
POSH KITLAUNCH @ SERPENTINEGREENPeterborough United will betaking over Serpentine GreenShopping centre for the launch
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of their new home kit. On SundayJuly 5, first team Posh players willtake to the catwalk modeling theirnew home kit from 11am. There’llbe a signing session afterwardsfollowed by a Q & A with DaveRobertson and Grant McCann andloads of Posh related activitiesaround the centre throughout theday – plus of course the new kitwill be on sale too!
GAME will be running a FIFAcompetition, there’ll be a speedkick cage and the entertainmentwill close at 1pm with updatesthroughout the day on the club’sTwitter page @theposhdotcom andon the club’s website and YouTubechannel.
MUSICWEDNESDAYS ATTHE CATHEDRAL If you’re in town on Wednesdaylunchtimes, why not take a littledetour and head to the stunningPeterborough Cathedral for 45minutes of harmonic music.Starting at 1pm from WednesdayJuly 15, you can enjoy an array offree performances bydistinguished professionalmusicians. Some of the events willtake place outdoors in thebeautiful grounds of the cathedraland starting this alfresco musicaljourney on Wednesday July 22will be a tribute to Peterborough-born jazz club owner Peter Boizotand his contribution to the Britishjazz scene.
All performances are free. Moredetails can be found on thecathedral’s website at:www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk or call 01733355315.
BURGHEY FILMFESTIVALLAUNCHES This month sees the launch filmfanatics have been waiting for, TheBurghley Film Festival, whereviewers can enjoy their favouritefilms in the beautiful setting ofBurghley House in Stamford.Running from Wednesday July29 to Sunday August 2, the filmfestival returns this year with fivedays and nights of fabulous filmsalongside their Best of BritishBBQ. For more info visitwww.burghley.co.uk/filmfestival
PAMPER DAY FORPEOPLE WITHDEMENTIA AND THEIR CARERSFrom a mini-makeover to seatedyoga, people with dementia andtheir carers can enjoy a wellbeingpamper day in Peterborough. Runby the Alzheimer’s Society, the daypromises to be a relaxing one. Heldat the Dementia Resource Centre inYork Road, Peterborough, onMonday July 27 between 10amand 1pm, visitors will also be able tohave their hair styled by the charity’snew resident hairdresser and relaxwith a chair massage. Entry’s free,and there will be free tea and cakeavailable on the day too.
MBE EXPANDSMy Body Essentials tell us they’vewelcomed new receptionistNatalie to the business team. Thismeans you can now get a morepersonal response and have anyqueries dealt with faster ratherthan leaving a message. Good tosee the business moving forwardand don’t forget that while theyoffer a huge variety of skintreatments, fat reduction and hairremoval there’s currently 20% offtheir bespoke acne treatmentplans! Call 01733 305102.
FREE SUMMERCRECHE @SERENITY LOVESThe wonderful team at SerenityLoves, Oundle Road, Peterboroughis now offering a free crèchethroughout July and August for allclients with a hair and beautyappointment. So you can restassured your little one can safelyhave some fun whilst you’rehaving a well deserved pamper!
DAVISON WOODS GIGOn Sunday July 5 don’t miss aspecial one off gig by The DavisonWoods Band at the Cock Inn,Werrington featuring Les Woodsand Mick Davison who’ll be joinedby original members, guitaristBrian Gummer (who’s flying infrom New Zealand) and topprofessional keyboard playerRichard Young (now residing inScotland). The line up is completedby Dave Colton on bass and DavidSole on drums.
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Now 200 years later! Mick and Katy offer youa warm welcome, real ales, home cookedfood and a spacious beer garden for all thefamily to enjoy.
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ESP’s Anna Ruggiero has our guide to the best shows around...
LET’S HANG ONFOR A GOOD TIME!This show is a must see for Frankie Vali and TheFour Seasons fans! Performing live at the Cresseton Friday July 3, Let’s Hang On returns to takeyou on a musical journey through the history ofone of the most successful bands of all time.
Featuring hit songs including Can’t Take My EyesOff You, Bye Bye Baby, December 1963 (OhWhat A Night!), Walk Like A Man, Sherry,Working My Way Back To You, Big Girls Don’t Cry,Grease and many more.
Coined by Frankie Valli himself as ‘beingdynamite’ and the BBC as an ‘authenticmasterpiece’ Let’s Hang On will not disappoint.
Tickets start from £22.50 and are available on01733 265705.�
THE GREAT LEGENDSOF JAZZ AND SWINGGraham Dalby presents an intriguing tale on Friday July10 at the Key Theatre, charting the amazing story of therise of Jazz and Swing from Scott Joplin in 1900 to FrankSinatra in 1965. Featuring classics from Ragtime to theRoaring 1920’s, Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller, DukeEllington, Satchmo and of course, Sinatra – a treat forconnoisseurs and beginners alike, and with reviews suchas ‘Real singing. Real instruments. Real style’ by TheTimes, this is a show not to be missed.
The Great Legends of Jazz and Swing starts at 7.30pm,prices start from £17.50 available on 01733 207239.
LIVE SCREENINGOF EVERYMANThe Key Theatre is showcasing BAFTAwinner and Academy Award® nomineeChiwetel Ejiofor on Thursday July 16 withthe live screening of Everyman, the story of asuccessful, popular man who’s ‘riding high’until Death comes calling. He’s forced toabandon the life he’s built and embark on alast, frantic search to recruit a friend, anyone,to speak in his defence. But Death is closebehind, and time is running out! Directed bythe National Theatre’s new Director RufusNorris, this classic tale asks the age oldquestion of whether it is only at death thatwe can understand our lives. The screeningstarts at 2.45pm and tickets are £16 on01733 207239.
DANCE DESTINATION UNKNOWN Performing at the Key Theatre on Saturday July 11, TGS present anew dance show to hit the stage. Performing back in 2014 with thestage show Street Life, this eclectic dance crew return with a feastof world treats and what is meant by that is that you will never knowwhere the show, and by default yourselves, will be heading, makingit a surprise a minute kind of show. Expect the unexpected!
The show starts at 6pm, tickets are £15 on 01733 207239.�
CRACKED AT STAMFORDARTS CENTREThis show looks set to tap into the selfie craze when a city’squest is to capture the ultimate selfie! The city is getting intogear for the opening of the tallest building in the world and alocal taxi driver is feeling the strain. But when a mobile phonefalls from the sky and crashes on his windscreen, it’s not justKev’s screen that is smashed into smithereens. Phonescreens across the city, crack mysteriously in rapidsuccession and no amount of filters will cover the damage.Can Kev track down the owner of the mystery fallen phonebefore bad luck turns dangerous and it’s all too late?
See it at the Stamford Arts Centre on Thursday July 9and Friday July 10 at 7.30pm. For more info and tickets call01780 763203.
TRANSMISSIONTO DANCE!Transmission is a dance extravaganza featuring ahost of talented young people from across the city.The show is a celebration of music from televisionand radio, from classic broadcasts to currentprogramming and is a 200 strong companyspecializing in street dance. The ESP team can’t wait for this one at the Cresset onSunday July 12. Tickets start from £10 on 01733 265705.
PETERBOROUGHARTS CINEMA This month film buffs can enjoy Testament of Youth.Based on the classic First World War memoirs ofVera Brittain’s struggle to survive the horrors of war,which robbed her of everyone and everything sheheld dear, but was ultimately unable to break herextraordinary spirit. Put Thursday July 9 in yourdiary and head to the John Clare Theatre for 7.30pm.�
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Our aim is to provide our customers with the ultimateenjoyment from their music or film collections, becausemusic is our passion. Whether you're buying your firstsystem or just looking to improve your listening experiencewith better equipment, we can help.
With the recent resurgence of vinyl in the past 20 years,with it being more popular than ever recently, we stocksome of the finest turntables , whether your budget is smallor large we can get you enjoying your vinyl records again.
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SerpentineGreenSummerFaShionShow Need some fashioninspiration to look hot this summer?Head down to theSerpentine GreenSummer FashionShow on Saturday July 4…ESP Magazine and PeterboroughRegional College have partnered withSerpentine Green Shopping Centre toshowcase the latest looks.
Our models will be hitting the catwalkin the food court at 12 noon, 2pm and4pm so there are plenty ofopportunities to catch our run throughthe latest trends for girls and guys.
You’ll see the best of what the shoppingcentre’s retailers Outfit, NEXT, River Islandand New Look have in store to refreshyour summer wardrobe.
Centre manager David Wait says – "We'revery excited to be showcasing what ourfabulous range of retailers have to offer thissummer as Serpentine Green haseverything you need to achieve the perfectlook or stock up for your holiday.
"It's also a great opportunity for studentsfrom Peterborough Regional College togain valuable experience staging aprofessional event along with ESPMagazine. It'll be a great show withmusic and lights and of course the ESPmodels in all the latest trends so I hope everyone willdrop by and take a look!"
During the day there’ll be fundraising for Peterborough based charityKidney Research UK a collection and a raffle and the chance to win a£2.5k ring!
There’ll be lots of activities throughout the centre during the dayincluding dance shows by street dance crew The Contenders andPeterborough Regional College dance students.
Then Peterborough United fans should head to the shopping centre thenext day, Sunday July 5, as the Posh players take to the catwalk tolaunch their new home kit from 11am. First team players will bemodelling and there’ll be a signing session afterwards followed by a Q & A with Dave Robertson and Grant McCann and loads of Poshrelated activities around the centre throughout the day – plus of coursethe new kit will be on sale too!
The Electric Blues Band will gettogether to say goodbye to July inthe best possible way. ColinHodgkinson has been gigging withthe legendary 60's and 70's bandTen Years After and those of youfortunate enough to see threequarters of them at SteamingBlues will know what a band thatis. Teaming up again for the gig willbe Rex Gates and Jem Watson,two of the area's finestprofessionals. Those of you whowere fortunate enough to be at thelast gig at Christmas will be awareof how good it was and we expecta packed house again for this one. Rumblings of blues, sways of jazz, aspoonful of soul and mesmerising solos will be the menu for the eveningand if you are around don't miss it.
It starts at 8pm at the Burghley Club in Peterborough on Friday July 31 andis free!
SUMMER FUN@ SACREWELL Summer’s here and it’s time to get out in thegreat outdoors and enjoy some fun on the farm.There’s loads lined up for all the family at Sacrewell with their specialsummer season kicking off on July 11 and running all the way through toSeptember 6.
From vintage commercial vehicles to mini traction engines and summergames to milling demonstrations, the lamb national, duck races and feistyferrets taking on an obstacle course the kids will love it!
On July 12, rev your engines for the vintage and commercial bus rally. Hopon a bus for free running from Peterborough city centre to Sacrewellthroughout the day. Visit www.busrally.co.uk for a timetable.
Sacrewell will be celebrating the power of water on July 18 and 19 whenthe 19th Sacrewell Steam hosted by the Peterborough Society of ModelEngineers rolls in.
The event coincides with the opening of Sacrewell’s 18th Century grade II*listed watermill after the completion of a £1.8m restoration project.
Sacrewell Mill will be open to members only on July 18 and the generalpublic on July 19.
For more details visit www.sacrewell.org.uk
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ESP’s Anna Ruggiero has our guide to the best events around...
FAMILY FUN AT THESHOWGROUND THIS SUMMER! Following the successes of lastyear’s events, PeterboroughArena is yet again bringing thebest of family entertainment toyour doorstep this summer!
Starting off with Just Dogs Livefrom July 10 - 12, with fun-filledactivities for every member ofthe family, including the familypooch! Exciting displays, have ago opportunities, fun shows andmuch more.
Equifest then kicks off on August 12 - 16, five days filled with exciting equinedisplays, glamorous evening performances, and a shopping village.Something for all the family, and especially any pony mad boys or girls!
Visit the arena website for full details www.peterborougharena.com
OUNDLE INTERNATIONALFESTIVALIt’s that time of year again when the beautiful town of Oundle is transformedwith a summer festival celebrating the good things in life such as music, theatre,cinema, food and the great outdoors! There’s something for everyone to enjoyat the eight day event running from July 10 - July 18.
There’s live outdoor family theatre to kick things off with The Sorcerer’sApprentice, including amazing magic tricks and illusions in Barnwell Country Parkand ends with The Party At The Wharf, a great night out with a picnic and friendsenjoying a fantastic array of live bands and an incredible laser show for the grandfinale.
So if your thing is jazz, theatre, comedy, classical, tango, folk, rock or even Sing-a-long-a Sound Of Music, you won’t be left disappointed! The Oundle FoodFestival has also collaborated with Oundle International Food Festival this yearand for more info, head to our Food Glorious Food feature.
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PADDINGTON BEAR™ IS HEADING TOQUEENSGATEThe charming bear from darkest Peru has packed uphis suitcase, buttoned up his duffle coat and made afresh batch of marmalade sandwiches ready for a tripto Peterborough and in particular, QueensgateShopping Centre.
On Thursday July 30, Paddington Bear will be makingpersonal appearances during story time sessions, ledby a narrator, taking place in Central Square between12pm and 4.30pm. Little ones are invited to join in andthere will be the chance to take pictures.
There is also a Paddington’s Treasure Hunt throughoutthe day starting by collecting a postcard from theinformation desk.
The treasure hunt is open from 12pm - 4pm. Allactivities on the day are free of charge. Have fun andsay hello to Paddington Bear for the ESP gang!
GET YOUR RAFTREADY FOR THEDEEPINGS RAFTRACE 2015! Following on from the hugely successful 2014 DeepingsRaft Race, the 2015 event looks set to be even bigger andbetter with special guest, winner of the People’s Strictly,Cassidy Little presenting the medals!
Taking place on Sunday August 2, this year’s theme iscartoon characters and the main nominated charities areDementia Support South Lincs and The Exotic Pet Refuge inDeeping St. James.
Are you new to raft making? Don’t worry – the organiserscan even test your raft prior to the event!
The Deepings Raft Race has really gainedmomentum during the last few years and the dayis jam-packed with fun! There’ll be live music, afunfair, various stalls, classic cars and bikes, dancedemonstrations, a bus bar, treasure hunt andcompetitions including prizes for the best fancydress and selfie.
There is also the opportunity to marshal for the day(two hour slots), play live with your band and havea trade stall so for more info and to register yourraft visit www.deepingsraftrace.co.uk.
Cassidy Little will be presenting themedals at this years Deeping’s Raft Race
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If you’re thinking about taking part in the 2015 PerkinsGreat Eastern Run on Sunday October 11 it’s timeto get serious and step up the training. Easy done withfree training evenings kicking off this month!You may recall ESP’s Darren Grigas recently completed the gruelling Marathon des Sables, the toughest footrace on earth,… while our reporter Mikey Clarke is,well let’s say a more ‘casual’ runner! They both know a thing or two about this half marathon though so whatever level you are, here are their training tips…
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MIKEYHave you ever loved the thought of running a halfmarathon, but love eating kebabs more? I’m here totell you that you can literally – OK, not literally – haveyour cake and eat it too.
When training for the last Perkins Great Eastern Run Iparticipated in, I promised myself that I’d give up junkfood and go out running every night. I never madethose changes, BUT I did complete the runnonetheless. You can too!
“Hang on Clarkey, are you encouraging we eat fattyfoods and that it won’t affect our fitness?” you maybe asking. Not at all. Obviously, the better you eat andthe more you run, the better the results you’ll see. I’msimply saying that it is possible for the average Joe tocomplete this 13+ mile challenge.
When training for the run, although I still found myselfa regular in the McDonalds queue, I didn’t go quite asoften. I made small changes here and there. The bestthing I did – which I highly recommend you do too– was to take part in the FREE training sessionsput together by the city council.
Before attending the first session, I feared I’d besurrounded by running professionals. I waspleasantly surprised to see that there were avariety of fitness levels. There were those thatlooked like they’ve been running all their lives –and probably ran the distance of a marathon just
to get to the training. But, there were just asmany amateurs too – much likeme. And personality wise,there wasn’t a division at all.Everyone was friendly,outgoing and shared thesame goal of wanting tobe better runners.
The best thing about thetraining session was thatthe trainers split us intodifferent groups if wewished. This way we couldrun at whatever speed anddistance that we were happywith.
So, get yourself signed up tothe Perkins Great Eastern Run.If I can do it, anyone can. Butmost importantly, get yourselfto those free training sessions.You won’t regret it.
As I write this I’m just days away fromattempting a 69 mile run along Hadrian’s Wall(and hopefully completing it) so you’d think ahalf marathon should be a doddle right? Wellkind of… The thing is, if you’re racing thenyou’re giving it everything you’ve got so it’sgoing to hurt whether it’s 5k or 100k but youalter your pace to suit the distance.
Since I last ran the Perkins Great Eastern halfmarathon a couple of years back I’ve beenrunning much longer courses such as 85 milescross-country, 150-ish miles across the Saharaand a 40 mile obstacle race so a slower pacewas needed in order to not burn out. For methis is a shorter race and I need to pick up mypace accordingly so I’m heading to the freetraining sessions at the Embankment’sAthletics Track to get some help. It’s puttogether with experienced runners andcoaches who I’m keen to learn from as thisyear I have a special goal.
The last time my Dad raced the GreatEastern was in the 80’s, he was asmoker on about 20-a-day (smokingwas cool back then) and I was a kiddoing the fun run. He even had a fagon the start line as the start gunwent off, he flicked it to the floorthen went and ran a 1hr 36 half-marathon, 3 minutes faster thanmy best time, and he likes toremind me of it too! So I’mhoping this could finally be myyear to beat the old dude.
This is where my trainingneeds to change alittle to suit thedistance. I knowI’ve got thestamina but I needto improve myspeed again. Thecoaches at thefree sessions willbe a big help forpeople of alllevels; either juststarting out freshfrom the couch orlike me with a fewbags of
experience. I’m more than happy to learn fromothers to improve where I need to. For anyonewanting to improve their running I’drecommend getting down there for the addedmotivation and guidance that could make ahuge difference to your training.
The most common thing I hear from peopletalking about training is that they just don’thave time, yet we’re all guilty of spendinghours looking at our phones or TVs. So don’t tryto ‘find’ time, ‘make’ time, get that first footout of the door and then make consistentforward progress week on week.
No matter what level you’re at the toughestrace you’ll run is the one you’re training for rightnow! So get to the track and get yourself somefree coaching and make this yourbest run yet.
Peterborough Embankment Athletics Track – July 1, July 15 and July 29 andthen every other Wednesday until a week before the race from 7pm. Freeparking at the Regional Fitness and Swimming Centre car park.
To enter the PGER and for more info visit www.perkinsgreateasternrun.co.uk
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TWO SKINNY LATTES FOR MORNING GLORY Researchers at the University of Texas in Houston say two cups of coffee a day iswhat we need to help increase blood flow to our gentleman’s sausage. My morningcoffees are usually in meetings at work. Houston, that’ll give me a problem...
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MY WORD OFTHE MONTH
ESP has dipped its toe into the transfer market and signed a safepair of hands to steer our Posh page into the 2015/16 campaign.
I first swapped runny-nosed school leaver Phil ‘Tango and FruitPastilles’ Adlam from the clutches of the Evening Telegraph in thelate 1990s and signed him to the Posh press office.
We worked together for a couple of years before Phil inheritedmy captain’s armband and with it went on a handful of loanspells to ESP. He made sporadic first team appearances from thebench and scored several own goals.
But finally at the twilight of his ‘career’ we’ve managed to baghim as a free signing and Phil will make a monthly appearance inthis Premiership publication whilst continuing to turn out for thePosh press office on a weekly basis in League One.
Our partnership was reunited about six years ago when Lite FMwas desperate for a formidable pairing to reignite their eveningkick-off performances. But despite almost a full season ofboosting the radio station’s listener figures, we were unable tosuccessfully negotiate new contracts.
Welcome aboard Phil. Let’s do a can of Tango soon.
>> Wayne – are you doing my windows? >> ‘Lettuce’ – happy 40th. You’re as old as you weigh…>> ‘3some’ – are we still doing Riva? >> John – don’t forget the Botolph Green pizza party!>> Mikey and Rach – Bingo again please >> Emma – up for another Harley shoot this summer? <
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Finally, could this be the authentic taste of Italian food I’ve beensearching for locally for so long? Get a sneak preview about fiveminutes into this videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5lDOaxKENo
REGRETTISPAGHETTI THENEW NAME INITALIAN CUISINE?
It’s always nice to get mail and even better whenit’s from someone who’s just discovered the senseof freedom and excitement motorcycling gives you.Lindsay Smithdale is enjoying riding pillion on herhusband’s lovely Triumph America and I bet it’s nottoo long before she’ll be putting in for her biketest…
She wrote: ‘My husband, Richard, read your Harleyreview in last month’s ESP and he didn’t realisehow much you’re into bikes. He bought a Triumphlast year and I went to the recent MCN motorcycleshow at Peterborough Arena to buy a helmet andjacket, so that we can go on rides together.
I’m getting used to it but still find it a bit scarywhen it’s really windy. I can’t believe I’m becominga biker chick! I never thought I’d get on the back ofa motorcycle and even my husband is surprised!’
LINDSAY GETSTHE BIKE BUG!
The boxing greats just keepcoming to Peterborough thanksto promoter Kevin Sanders andnext up is an evening with RoyJones Junior on September 24at The Solstice.
Jones held world titles atmiddleweight, supermiddleweight, light heavyweightand heavyweight divisions. Hemade history by being the onlyboxer to start his career as alight middleweight and go on towin the heavyweight title. In the1990s Jones was named Fighterof the Decade by the BoxingWriters Association of America.
The evening will consist of a pre-event photo opportunity,three-course meal, boxingmemorabilia auction and aquestion and answer sessionwith the former champion.
For tickets call Kevin on: 07872 601467.
ROY JONESJR COMINGSEPTEMBER
The Netherton Hawks under 12football team hope to be competingin Europe next season thanks to anew free entry music festival andfamily fun day that’s being organisedby the club.
Netherton Fest For All takes place onSaturday July 25 at The GrangePlaying Fields in Mayor’s Walk, whichis home to Netherton United FC.
The event’s been staged with theaim of raising enough money for theunder 12 team to enjoy an invaluablefootball development experience byplaying matches in Holland, Germanyand Belgium.
I remember when I was at Posh Itravelled to Florence with our under10 team where they took part in atournament against Europe’s eliteand the experience our young playersgained was priceless.
Not only did they compete againstthe best teams inEurope thatincluded Juventus,Inter Milan and RealMadrid, but theoccasion alsoopened their eyes toa different culture onand off the field.Every second spentthere was aneducational journeyfor ten year-olds letalone would-beprofessionalfootballers.
If a trip to Europeinspires a Nethertonunder 12 player to risethrough the ranks andone day represent
England then wouldn’t that be astory?!
At the event there’s ample carparking, a fully licensed bar,barbecue, stalls, a car boot sale andlots of other family activities rangingfrom bubble football and bungeetrampolines to face painting and abouncy castle.
Displays include Phoenix GymAcademy, Immortal Martial Artsteam, DanzFusion dance crew and arecord attempt at Zumba 250.
Live music will be in the form of TheBrays, Flashback Photograph,Velocity, The Tin Pigeons, Will Silver,Ben Callanan, CeCe, Sharna &Hannah and Meg McPartlin.
For more info visitwww.nethertonfestforall.co.uk oremail [email protected]
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Our local hero is back and soundinggood! Sharon McAllister catchesup with Aston Merrygold as heprepares to Get Stupid…
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Since JLS broke many a pop fan’sheart when they decided to call it aday and go their separate ways,Peterborough’s quarter of thathugely successful X Factor boyband has been holed up in a studioin America. Now Aston Merrygoldis back with a big new solo tune,Get Stupid, a big quiff and a bigbroad smile on his face. Notonly that – he tells me hewants to perform inPeterborough!
“I think what’s going to be mostamazing for me is hopefully whena tour comes together I’m going tobe able to headline a tour with myname in lights, and in Peterboroughyou know. I remember when TheBroadway was up and running andI watched Lemar there years ago,and when you’re going to know90% of the crowd turning up tothat gig it’s going to be amazing!
“Somewhere along the line I thinkit’s destined to happen. I’ve donemany events there and it’s neverquite been Aston Merrygold on thefront door but I think it’s destinedto happen personally, and when itdoes it’s probably going to bemuch longer than most othershows around the world!”
Great news for his hometownfaithful if and when that comes offbut firstly there’s a certain other gigin his sites this summer as helaunches himself back into themusic scene with his super-catchy,James Brown tinged, debut solosingle Get Stupid.
“I think V Festival is going to beamazing,” Aston tells me. “Wenever actually got to play that withJLS and now I’m going to beplaying it for the first time on myown.”
Having been part of the hugelysuccessful JLS for so long Astonadmits it’s nerve wracking headingout on his own and finding a newpath. He’s been off the radar fornearly a couple of years spending
much of his time since the bandsplit, writing and recording inAmerica – now he’s definitely gothis groove on and is stepping backinto the spotlight.
“It was hard. When you’re doingsomething every day of your life,seven days a week with fourpeople you all end up in that samemind set, you all think the sameand act the same and that’s why itworked so well for us. A groupmentality is amazing and that’swhat I suppose every group has toaim for and tries to accomplish, butwhen you’re trying to find yourselfand trying to become a solo artistand put your all into something, itneeds to be all of you. All eyes areon you and everything has to comefrom you, if it’s to be believable. Itwas difficult but it was fun as wellthough, I got to redefine myselfwithin myself.”
So did he have to ‘de-JLS’ himselfto find his own sound and decidewhat direction to head in as a soloartist?
“It was not so much ‘de-JLS’myself – I was part of JLS and partof that is always going to be withinmy music because that was meand I put my 25% into what JLSwas. For me now it’s being able tohold the stage and a song bymyself and hold a crowd and anaudience by myself. It’s obviously aweird one because of what I wasused to but for now it’s a newchapter and a new journey which isexciting.”
Aston has been hard at work on hisdebut album Show Stopper set forrelease in October, but admits heneeded to stay focussed when hewas coming to terms with the endof JLS.
“I’ve spent a lot of time with myfamily and friends and trying to, notget back to normality as such, butjust stay level headed because itwould be easy to get depressed
and get in a dark space if you’re inthat kind of predicament with sucha dramatic change in lifestyle, butit’s been great and everyone’sbeen so supportive around me andI’m just ready for the next chapter.
“Of course I’m nervous, anyperformer anywhere in whateversituation you’re in is always goingto be nervous. When releasingsomething that’s so personal toyou, whatever genre you’re inwhether it be music, sport, any lineof entertainment or business worldyou always want to be the best inyour field, you always want to besuccessful but this is mine nowand people are hearing what I’vebeen working on.”
Aston was part of a bunch of youngguns from the city like Louis Smithwho all hang out and haveremained close friends. It’ssomething he says is still reallyimportant to him no matter wherehis career takes him.
“Yes literally saw them all over theweekend, they came down and wehad a little night out and a day offootball and just chilled.
“No matter what we’re all doingwe’re always going to besupportive – some people are inthe spotlight, some people aren’t,we’re all just going to try and besuccessful and make our family’sproud and that’s our main goal.”
And he remains fiercely loyal toPeterborough – “Yes of course, it’smy hometown, that’s where I’mfrom, that’s what made me who Iam today and people I still lovedearly are still there. I live inLondon now but I’m fromPeterborough – you have to giveprops to where you’re from!”
Aston’s debut solo single GetStupid is released on July 17,check out the great video onYouTube, his debut solo albumShow Stopper will be released inOctober.
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Lots of fun meeting all the animalsand birds.Hold guinea pigs, babyrabbits and chicks.Meet ponies,goats and Chocolate Drop, thegiant bullock. Take tractor andtrailer rides, camp, or hold yourchild's Birthday party.Home-cookedfood in the family restaurant.
Visit PigeonsFarm thissummer
Over the last two yearsyou’ve been running,riding, racing, baking,
dancing buying raffle tickets andattending events to help raise £6million for the Thorpe Hall CapitalAppeal, and the city’s done anamazing job for this local charitythat’s so close to everyone’shearts.
We know because we’ve been proud to promotemany of these events and fundraisers and beenamazed at the efforts people have gone to. Butjust look at the results. ESP was invited along tosee the new facilities and all we can say is – wow!
This new state-of-the-art facility built in thegrounds of the fabulous historic Thorpe Hall sitewill transform the care this charity provides. Theold building is a real city landmark but certainlywasn’t designed for the purpose it has served inrecent years. Despite that the nursing team have
done a marvellous job but now they can delivereven better care for both patients and theirfamilies.
There are now 20 new ground-floor patient roomswith en suite shower rooms. They’re painted inbright uplifting colours and each has access to thebeautiful landscaped gardens. We were blownaway by the look and feel of this incredibly welldesigned new unit.
It will work alongside the old mansion housebuilding which will now be used by office staff andprovide the base for several new servicesincluding befriending schemes and hospice athome, with plans to turn the ground floor area intoa community hub.
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire has been a bigsupporter of the cause with their Raise the Rooffundraising campaign and Paul Stainton broadcasthis show live from the new hospice on its launchday to add to the celebrations.
Don’t put your fundraising feet up too soon thoughfolks – there is still some way to go! They stillhaven’t quite reached the £6 million pound target,they need to provide a few more finishing touchesand of course there’s the ongoing running costs ofthis vital service.
Their next big fundraiser is the Starlight Hike onSaturday August 8 with a new format and a newdistance. For those looking for a challenge there’sa 10km route taking in some of Peterborough’sprettiest parkland. For those keen to take the moreleisurely option or maybe looking for a familychallenge there’s a 5km circuit available. Bothroutes will start and finish at Thorpe Hall Hospicein Longthorpe, Peterborough with the startscheduled for early evening so walkers return fortheir triumphant finish down Thorpe Hall’s stunningdrive as the sun sets.
The event’s open to all ages including children. Itcosts just £15 to enter with all entrants receiving aStarlight Hike t-shirt. Walkers are asked to raise£100 through sponsorship. To find out more take alook at www.sueryder.org/starlighthike/thorpehallor call the fundraising team on 01733 225993.
Thorpe Hall So here it is folks – the fabulous results of all your fundraising!Take a look at the fantastic new Thorpe Hall Hospice…
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FOOD HEAVEN ATOUNDLE FOOD FEST This year the Oundle Food Festivalhas joined forces with the OundleInternational Festival and The FringeFestival running from July 10 to July18. The Street Market forms thecentre piece of the Food Festival andwill see the streets of Oundle comealive with colour and flavours onSaturday July 18.
With over 70 stalls, you and yourtaste buds won’t be leftdisappointed as those who grow,produce and sell some of thecountry’s finest foods all gettogether to bring an abundance of fine flavours. Stalls, street foodand street theatre performances will keep your feet tapping andadd to the carnival atmosphere. During the festival there’ll be anarray of foodie events for you to look forward to such as teatasting, a Spanish lunch and a teddy bears picnic. For moreinformation visit www.oundlefoodfestival.co.uk.
Food Glorious Foodby Anna Ruggiero
STREET FOOD HAS JUSTGONE BOHO! Street food is going from strength to strength with recognition bytop chefs worldwide all serving up delicious international flavours. Icaught up with Jeremy Smith who owns and runs Boho StreetFood, a cool and quirky food van in the grounds of PeterboroughCathedral to find out what inspired him to give up a totally differentcareer and set up Boho Street Food. Jeremy told me:“I’ve alwaysfelt inspired by visits to London and markets such as Camden. Iwanted to bring a bit of this back to Peterborough. My mission is to serve up fast food that’s healthy and natural and so far so good!”
The menu includes a delicious range of wraps using a warmflatbread including flavoursome stuffings such as falafel, halloumi,chicken tikka and pulled pork. You can then wash it all down withfresh fruit smoothies which are made with 100% fruit! Jeremy andhis street food van can be found serving up delicious food Mondayto Saturdays from 11.30am – 2.30pm.
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ENJOY HOME-COOKED INDIAN FOODAND DO YOUR BIT FOR CHARITY!
IT’S PIZZA AND PASTA TIME AT THEGREYHOUNDS!The ESP team loves a success story and it seems the Greyhounds Raceview Pizza andPasta menu has taken off with a bang! We briefly touched on the restaurant back in Mayand now we are delighted that the ESP paparazzi crew could be there at the opening nightand snap some of the action. The menu also looks delicious with dishes such as tomato andbasil bruschetta, roasted mixed pepper penne pasta, meatball pizza and yummy tiramisu.
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It’s been a busy month in the food world with new eateries and deli’s poppingup in the city and now, as we’re fully into the summer months, us foodies canexpect a lot more offerings of great flavours. Enjoy!
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Indian food is up there with the topfavourite British flavours and now luckyworkers in the Peterborough area canenjoy home-cooked dishes during theirlunchtime and with the added benefit ofhelping school children in less fortunatecountries.
Tazmin Suleman started her lunchtimedelivery service aptly named Tazmin’sKitchen, after receiving lots of requestsfrom her colleagues at lunchtime to bringin her home-cooked Indian cuisine! So
she now delivers her wonderful flavoursto local businesses. You can choose froma selection of wraps and delicious currypots which are available in lunchtime andsupper sizes. But it doesn’t stop there.Tazmin also supports a fantastic charitycalled Mary’s Meals that provides life-changing meals to some of the world’spoorest children every school day. Theirethos is to provide one good meal in aplace of learning and children are thendrawn into the classroom where they canreceive an education.
For every meal purchased, Tazmin’sKitchen promises to donate a meal to thecharity.
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The sun’s out and it’s time to hitthe road for summer fun at last!Whether you’re heading out to a festival, off onyour hols or just catching up with friends for achilled weekend, your look should be easygoing with layers to cope with our everchangeable weather.
Floaty lightweight kimonos add style and a quickcover up and come in every form from dramaticprints to the latest fringing and suedette fabrics.Boys can go bold with prints and florals too.Denim is as strong as ever with every colour, fitand style you can imagine, double up your
denim to be on trend so rock whatever lookworks for you and catch some sun!
See more from our shoot and ESP Style GuruSue Donnelly’s fashion advice atwww.espmag.co.uk
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Stylist: Natasha Fierro
Hair: Laura Schiavone and Alex Anthony,Bella Mia, 01733 308737.
Make-up: Fabianne Calitri, Bella Mia.
Photography: Andy Vernum @ Studio One
Models: Jenny Taylor, Nicole Saunders,Stacie Dunn, Darren Grigas, Lee Bailey.
Our thanks to the team at SycamoreHarley-Davidson, Uppingham for the use oftheir gorgeous bikes. Tel: 01572 823296.
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paparazziCaught in the act?
The new Pizza Pastarestaurant atPeterboroughGreyhound Stadiumwas launched in style.ESP photographer MikeHarris went along tocapture the celebrations.
Visit peterboroughgreyhounds.com 01733 296939Open every Wednesday, Friday And Saturday.
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The feisty, rousing sound and lyricsof Fire Under My Feet is anappropriate first single from LeonaLewis under her new label IslandRecords.
Last year the former X Factor winnercaused a stir when she announcedshe was leaving Simon Cowell’sSyco label and now she’s back,beaming with a new sense ofindependence and strength.
The girl with the powerful voice hasfound her girl power too it seemsand has taken more control on thewriting and recording process of hernew album I Am than ever beforeand the passion shows through.
It was last June when Leonashocked the industry with thisstatement marking the start of a newchapter in her remarkable career –“After seven incredible years atSony I feel honoured to be given theopportunity to sign to perhaps themost iconic label of all, IslandRecords. To me Island has alwaysbeen a place where artists can reallyflourish and are encouraged toexpress themselves.”
The first public airing of her newmaterial was in April this year at anintimate showcase in London’s WestEnd. Looking at ease and chattingcomfortably between songs, Leonatalked about the creation andinspiration of the tracks and mediaand music execs went wild over herperformance. It seemed they weresensing she had truly found her ownway in the music world.
This star who made chart history asthe first British female solo artist todebut at No1 in the US BillboardAlbum Chart has certainly sufferedher ups and downs, revealing in anopen letter to fans at one point – “Ithas been quite the roller coasteryear. The emotions I’ve felt havebeen more powerful, in both a
positive and negative way, than anytime I’ve ever felt in my life.
“I chose to swim… I’m not surewhere I’ll end up but one thing I’mcertain of is I’ve stayed true tomyself and I’ve followed what myheart says is right.”
The decision was a tough one, shehad left her record label, “Notknowing whether I was going tomake another record again,” andshe was writing songs without aspecific aim other than the sole, purepurpose of making music again.Luckily, a chance encounter spurredher on when she was invited to asmall Fleetwood Mac gig. She hadnever met them before but hasalways been a huge Stevie Nicks fan.A friend shoved her forward to meetthe band for the first time and Nickswas quick to greet Leona. “Shegrabbed hold of me, hugged meand started singing my song to me.She sang Bleeding Love and thenshe was like: ‘You have to keepgoing, we need you, we need yourmusic.’ She won’t know what ahuge impression she made on meand how much she inspired me andinspired this record but she did giveme that spur of encouragement.She is awesome. Everyone needs aStevie in their life,” she laughs.
The other big boost came fromcollaborator Toby Gad (John Legend,Beyoncé) who worked with Leonaon her second album Echo. Themusic producer invited Leona tohang out with him even when shedidn’t have a project lined up. Theywent into his studio in LA andstarted playing around and suddenlythey were writing what wouldbecome the new album.
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Your mission... should you choose to accept it, is to go and check out oneof the most exciting films of the year.
The Mission Impossible franchise is one of those rare cases wherethe films get better with each instalment. Hopefully, RogueNation – the fifth in the series – will continue that pattern.
The story sees Tom Cruise return as Ethan Hunt. With theIMF now disbanded and Hunt out in the cold, a newthreat – called the Syndicate – soon emerges. TheSyndicate is a network of highly skilled operativeswho are dedicated to establishing a new worldorder via an escalating series of terroristattacks. Faced with what may be the mostimpossible mission yet, Ethan gathers histeam to try and put a stop to this deadlyrogue nation.
One scene I’m particularly excitedabout is the one that brought TomCruise to Peterborough earlier this year.He was at RAF Wittering air base, hangingoff the side of an aeroplane whilst soaring5,000 feet in the air. Apparently, the possibility ofCruise falling to his death was not what made thisstunt so death-defying. If a bird or a small stone waspushed through the plane propellers, they could havebeen hurled at the celeb with deadly force.
I can’t wait to see this stunt on the big screen – or the film in itsentirety for that matter.
Release dates were correct at time going to press but could be subject to change.
Movie Previews
Early reviews of Inside Out fromacross the pond have beenfantastic. With many criticsdescribing it as “Pixar at its best”,it would seem that this is the filmof the month to watch as a family.
This animated flick focuses onRiley, who’s relocated from herMidwest life when her fatherstarts a new job in San Francisco.Like all of us, Riley is guided byher emotions. With Inside Out,those emotions are actualcharacters – Joy (Amy Poehler),Fear (Bill Hader), Anger (LewisBlack), Disgust (Mindy Kaling) andSadness (Phyllis Smith). Theemotions live in Headquarters –the control centre – inside Riley'smind, where they help advise herthrough everyday life. As Riley and
her emotions struggle to adjust toa new life in San Francisco, chaosarises in the control centre.Although Joy, Riley's main andmost important emotion, tries tokeep things positive, theemotions conflict on howbest to navigate a newcity, house andschool.
With many ofPixar’s movies, Iexpect we’ll bebattling with ourown emotionswhilst watching it –joy and sadnessbeing the main ones.
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MAGIC MIKE XXL On 3 July, expect to see far fewer females out an about in Peterborough. Chances arethey’ll be in the cinema catching a glimpse of Channing Tatum taking his clothes off.Tatum returns as Mike, a retired stripper who reunites with the rest of the Kings ofTampa for a blow-out final performance in Myrtle Beach. On the road to their finalshow, with whistle stops in Jacksonville and Savannah to renew old acquaintancesand make new friends, Mike and the guys learn some new moves and shake off thepast in surprising ways.
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TED 2 For those who never saw the 2012 hit comedy Ted, it’s about a teddy bear thatcame to life after his owner, John Bennett, made a childhood wish for it to happen.Don’t be fooled though – it’s no family fairytale. Ted is rude, crude and very funny. Inthis sequel, newlywed couple Ted and his human companion Tami-Lynn want tohave a baby, but in order to qualify to be a parent, Ted will have to prove he's aperson in a court of law.
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ANT-MAN Ant-Man is a superhero film based on the Marvel Comic character of the samename. With the ability to shrink in size but grow in strength, a con man (Paul Rudd)must help his mentor (Michael Douglas) protect the secret of his Ant-Man suit andpull off a heist that will save the world. This may sound like a bit of a gamble forMarvel, but so was Guardians of the Galaxy – and look how well that turned out.
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MAGGIE Here’s another portion of Schwarzenegger for you. After his daughter (AbigailBreslin) is infected with a virus that transforms her into a zombie, a small-townfarmer (Arnie) will stop at nothing to save her. What makes Maggie stand out fromthe rest is the dreadfully slow and brutal depiction of someone slowly decayingboth physically and mentally. Therefore, expect a slow (but effective) burner ratherthan your heart-racing Word War Z.
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SOUTHPAWBilly ‘The Great’ Hope (Jake Gyllenhaal), the world's reigning Light HeavyweightBoxing Champion of the World, has an impressive career, a loving family and alavish lifestyle. However, when a tragedy knocks Billy for a loop, he finds himself atrock-bottom. Billy finds an unlikely saviour in Tick Willis (Forest Whitaker), a formerfighter who currently trains the toughest amateur boxers around. With his future onthe line, Billy fights to reclaim the trust of those he loves the most.
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LEGO JURASSIC WORLD(X1/PS4/360/PS3/WIIU/3DS/PSV/PC)
Just when you thought the world of Lego games weregetting a little prehistoric – Jurassic World opens forbusiness.
Featuring all three original Jurassic Park films (from1993-2001) and the record-breaking new Jurassic Worldmovie, this child-friendly game lovingly recreatesSpielberg's universe in brick-building form – with thetrademark Lego gameplay and humour.
It's hard to argue that the Lego gaming concept is getting a touch stale, butwith such iconic T-Rex and Raptor-fuelled scenes included in this package –this takes a giant bite out of previous Lego gaming competition. Gavin Miller
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Destiny's second major expansion improves theworld of Activision's impressive open world shooterfor die-hards.
'The Reef' opens up for business as Destiny addsnew story missions – making it particularly appealingfor PvE players this time round – multiplayer maps,new co-op strike and Crucible elimination modes, andthe all-new event arena, The Prison of Elders.
The game will still polarise the community – and this might not add enough toentice naysayers back with its fairly steep add-on price – but fans will find thisessential to this ever-expanding universe. Gavin Miller
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Arnie is back! When John Connor (Jason Clarke), leader of the human resistanceagainst Skynet, sends Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney) back to 1984 to protect his mother,Sarah (Emilia Clarke), from a Terminator assassin, an unexpected turn of eventscreates an altered timeline. Instead of a scared waitress, Sarah is a skilled fighterand has a Terminator guardian (Arnold Schwarzenegger) by her side. Faced withunlikely allies and dangerous new enemies, Reese sets out on an unexpected newmission: reset the future.
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It’s been a busy time for Louis,the one-man whirlwind who’staken the celebrity, but moreimportantly, the sports world bystorm. Not one to shy away froma new venture, Louis now has hisown signature spa range workingin collaboration with Posh Spasbased in Hampton, Peterborough.
The team at ESP, and especiallyme, were curious as to how Louisgot involved in such a coolventure. Apparently it stemmedfrom an old friendship with Andy,the owner of Posh Spas, a freehot tub, a tweet and a trip toAmerica!
“I have known Andy for years andI went to school with his sons,”Louis told me. “When I firststarted building my house, heasked if I wanted a hot tub but Icouldn’t really afford it so heoffered me a free one on thebasis I sent a tweet about it! ThenAndy started thinking, like hisbrain does, that we could do aventure together.”
Louis then travelled stateside tomeet with Cal Spas and the resultwas a Louis Smith Signaturerange of hot tubs.
“With the obvious benefits ofhydrotherapy and as I’m acompeting athlete, it was a no
brainer – we have been taking theworld by storm since then.”
Louis is familiar with ‘taking theworld by storm’ and his amazingcareer now spans bronze andsilver Olympic medals and now aEuropean gold medal for his firstlove, gymnastics. Having baggeda well-deserved gold at the 2015European GymnasticsChampionships we couldn’t waitto congratulate him.
“It felt amazing! It’s been a bit ofa journey, to get back to where Ineed to be, stopping and startingwith breaks, but I’m in a reallygood place and I’m enjoyingtraining – not the pain so muchbut it’s going really well.”
Apart from being back in the gymhe’s still frequently on our TVscreens recently appearing inMurder in Successville andcountless TV panel shows. It’swonderful to see Louis doing sowell and it amazes us how hemanages to juggle such a busyschedule with a calm and focusedattitude.
“I take it all in my stride, there isgoing to be a point when I’m notgoing on the BAFTAS andCelebrity Juice, or going forluxurious meals and it all calmsdown, so I just enjoy it whilst Ican!
“The energy side? I eat well andhave the right amount of sleep –but it’s a juggling act! Combiningworking with a full time sport istough and sometimes you don’tget a day off but then sometimesI will get three days off, it’s just
LOUIS GOESPOSH!Anna Ruggiero catches up with goldenboy Louis Smith MBE to find out abouthis new local venture, winning gold(obviously) and what’s next for our lad.
the way it all works out. Mum’s stillthere supporting me too and she stilleven drops me down at the trainstation!”
Louis’ love for his mum Elaine isevident and she’s been a pillar ofstrength throughout his career. It’s areal charm of his that he appreciatesElaine’s support and how lucky he’sbeen to have the opportunity tocompete at a sport he loves.
“I was very lucky as I had a motherthat was very supportive and shewould sacrifice every luxury she had togive to me and my brother – we werevery lucky and obviously a lot of peoplearen’t in that situation.”
His matter of fact attitude to stardom isvery appealing and it’s easy to see howour local lad has won an army ofadoring fans and not to mention the
charms of his girlfriend, the beautifulLucy Mecklenburgh. But does he find ithard having a relationship in thespotlight? Of course not!
“It’s not hard at all really; if you don’twant to be in the spotlight, don’t stepin it.”
The ESP team wishes Louis the best ofluck in the September qualifiers for theWorld Championships and we can’twait to report back on how he does toall his Peterborough fans!
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The latest JCW is the hottest most powerful Miniever built and thanks to Man About Town sponsorsSycamore Mini I got up close and personal withone that presented herself in a little black dresswith red accessories. It was a steamy weekendencounter and we should’ve booked a room.
This car is more stockings and suspenders insteadof your everyday tights. It’s pulsating, addictive andmakes you do naughty things. The JCW is thegirlfriend your mum doesn’t approve of and yourdad wishes he met 40 years ago.
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Within minutes of being out on the road youappreciate how this car was built to ensure anoptimum driving experience. Every componentis perfectly hooked up to complement oneanother and the result is a confidence inspiringhot hatch that makes light work of gobbling uptarmac at break-neck speeds.
Being an old school manual driver, I was a bitsceptical of the six-speed dual-clutch automaticgearbox at first but within a few miles I beganto relish it. Leave it in automatic and the gearshifts are smooth and consistent. It’s a bit likewinning the lottery and employing a butler –everything is done for you but you forget whatit’s like to be in control.
But I like to take charge and chose to give myhands something to do by dictating her every
engine growl with the gear paddle shifters thatsit neatly behind the rim of her chunky steering wheel.
Rapid up-shifts were accompanied by agravelly, crackling note from the exhaust andthis sound of unadulterated pleasure became abad influence at every set of traffic lights Icame across.
I never took her out of sport mode and that’sbecause this car wasn’t made to be driven inany other setting. She was a very naughty girland had me under her spell and surrenderingmy licence would have been so easy to do. ButI fought the temptation and won, which meansI’ll get to drive the manual version set to belaunched later this year.
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I was so wrapped up with the seductive drivingexperience the JCW gave me that I didn’t givemuch thought to the myriad of bells, whistlesand gizmos this car comes with. She’s kittedout with so much technology that I wouldn’t besurprised if there’s a button ready to make youa cup of tea if you asked it to.
In terms of driver aids you get stuff likedynamic stability control, traction control andelectronic differential control – all I’m sure that contribute to her planted and confident handling.
Then there are quirky touches like an optionalmini screen that comes out of the dash at theflick of a switch and displays your speed andgear selection. You can also choose the shadefrom a rainbow of colours that you’d like themain dial and door trim edges to be illuminated in.
The standard and optional extras the JCWcomes with really give it the edge over itscompetitors. I just wish I had more time to playwith her buttons.
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The JCW is a beautifully engineered hot hatchthat on one hand is happy skipping down tothe corner shop for a pint of milk and on theother will tear your underwear off with herteeth and drag you along to the back roads fora thorough spanking. She’s a wolf in sheep’sclothing and she knows it.
CLASSIC PAIRAT LOCALSHOWSWe’re well into the summer classic car showseason and my first outing was at the recent YaxleyClassic Car Show at the Three Horseshoes EventField where I fell in love with two beauties.
These Fiat 500’s were in fabulous condition andwhile the white one is for sale, the owner of theyellow one has no intentions of parting with hispride and joy especially after it came runner-up asbest car at this show.
Both cars were going to be showing at the BourneClassic Car Show, which took place on Father’sDay. It was the 10th anniversary of the Bourneshow and it’s always one of my favourites to be at.
Another well-organised andpopular event is the Baston Carand Bike Show (July 5) and thisyear’s theme is Back to the Future.Vehicles from both eras of the film– the 1980s and the 1950s – willbe on display including the one and only DeLoreanDMC-12. Best of all there’s a chance to win a ridein the car after the show.
Now in its sixth year, the event is one of thebiggest automotive shows in South Lincolnshirewith over 650 vehicles on display in 2014 and itlooks set to be even bigger this year with morethan 15 dealerships from both mainstream andluxury manufacturers already confirmed includingSycamore Harley-Davidson, Vindis Audi, TCHarrison Ford, Sycamore BMW, Donalds Mazda,Marshall Volvo, Marshall Peugeot, JardineLancaster Lexus, Jardine Lancaster Toyota, UnityMitsubishi/Subaru/SsangYong, Marshall Honda,Sycamore Mini, Robinsons Volkswagen, RobinsonsCitroen, Marshall Vauxhall, FP Smith Hyundai,Wings Skoda and Boongate Kia!
This event has something for everyone and carsand bikes aside, entertainment is in the form of livebands, a full bar with real ales and a barbecue andpicnic area. RTHAN JULY RTHAN JULY
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A mist of your favourite scent willkeep you smelling as fresh as adaisy all day and night. Top of myfragrance charts at the moment isNarciso by Narciso Rodriguez. Likemany of the singers you’re goingto see, this is a real show stopper!It’s musky and seductive whilstbeing feminine and soft at thesame time. The Bulgarian Rosemakes it light enough for thedaytime whilst the amber baseallows it to carry through til dusk.The 30ml white bottle is a greatsize to take with you and won’ttake up too much space in yourhandbag or tent.
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So what is Hara Hachi Bu? It is an Okinawan(Japanese) practice of eating until you are 80%full which helps to avoid overeating. It is onediscipline that I have tried to practice over theyears.
Today we eat too much food that we simply don’tneed. We pour down so much of it and eatmindlessly that we don’t even know we’ve doneit until afterwards when we find ourselvesstuffed, bloated, sleepy and more. These are notindicators to say we’re nourished, it’s quite theopposite – it’s a cry for help from the body inparticular the gut as it gets the full force of this!
The traditional Okinawan’s way has passed onthis discipline of eating along with a diet rich inantioxidants, they can boast the world’s highestproportion of centenarians (those who’ve reached100 years and over). Those Okinawan’s who eatin the way of the western diet (too much food,excess calories etc) haven’t shown the longevitynor can they boast the health the traditionalfollowers can.
It takes time for the stomach to stretch whichthen sends signals to the brain via hormones andneurological signals that say we are full and sated.This natural feedback mechanism is said to takeabout 20mins so when we bolt down food we
don’t give this natural mechanism time and arethen prone to overeating until the first signal weget is ‘stuffed’!
Eating until you are sated or just full is an art thatcan become the norm if you begin to practice thiswith everything you eat. Like all disciplines ittakes time and a little effort, so you may want tostart with the food you’re having today, even justone meal, notice when you’re feeling full. Ifyou’re used to eating huge meals, or that you’reeating a highly processed diet, dehydrated andcompletely out of sync with your own body’snatural rhythms then it’ll take more time. Alsoquestion if you’re not thirsty instead of naturallyhungry.
Start by checking in with your stomach wheneating a meal, it takes a few meals to get used tothe true feeling of being naturally satisfied thanunnaturally stuffed – very different feelings, wewere simply not taught this so our naturalmechanisms that tell is if we are full or not are outof tune so it does take some time.
So much energy is taken up in digestion, I’vewritten about and taught about the virtues offasting, cleansing, eating more nutrients but lessfood for 15 years and I do practice what I preach,particularly the art of Hara Hachi Bu, we simply
don’t need the amount of food we currently eattoday. Less can be beautifully more.
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The team at city centre salon MelanieRichard’s Hair Boutique are celebratingthe salon’s 4th birthday this month with
new services and a fresh new look.
It’s been a great few years for this independentbusiness with the highlight so far being votedPeterborough Salon of The Year 2014 by readersof the Peterborough Telegraph.
The team at the Bridge Street salon has nowgrown to nine and the range of services theyoffer has also increased.
Whatever you need to make you look fabulousfolks, they have it here from nail services,sunbeds, Sienna X spray tans, Wella CoutureColours and for impressive hair extensionsthey’re a Great Lengths Silver Salon.
The boys aren’t left out either as they’ve nowintroduced a special area for men's hot towelshaves complete with barber’s chairs. This is agreat treat, so relaxing and something everyguy should try!
To add to their accolades Melanie Richard’swas recently specially selected by the hair firmGHD to become an approved GHD DestinationSalon which means they will get exclusiveaccess to GHD products before other salonsand even the GHD website. They’re alsostocking the fabulous new innovative GHDplatinum® styler which uses safer-for-hair heatthat delivers ultimate styling results in just onestroke.
There are three different price levels to makethings affordable whatever your budget givingyou access to a range of great stylists whoreally know their stuff. So if you fancy a freshlook for the summer or just a great cut orcolour you can put your trust in this team forsome fantastic results.
The salon’s open Monday to Saturday andoffers two late nights on Thursdays and Fridaysso there’s no reason why you can’t lookfabulous all the time!
They even have their own salon app whichallows you to gain loyalty rewards and givesyou various special offers exclusive to the app,plus check out their newly designed websitewith special late deals offers too!
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A short time ago, at a theme park far, faraway... local actor Warwick Davis made hislatest appearance at Star Wars Weekends2015. Started in 1997, and held every year inOrlando, Florida at Disney's HollywoodStudios park, the event brings together thefun and adventure of the Star Wars universewith the magic that only a Disney Park canbring. It’s a unique fan experience and asthe force is strong in my family, I made thetrip over with my wife and our two Padawan
sons during the half-term holiday. We had anamazing time and it was fantastic to seehow well loved Warwick is by Americanfans. He received a rapturous welcomewhen introduced on stage, at the autographsessions and a standing ovation for his liveshow 'An Ewoks Tale' at the park’s Theaterof the Stars. I could go on, but instead hereare some of my photos to give you an ideaof what else was happening. For more infosee www.starwarsweekends.com
WARWICK WOWS THECROWDS AT STARWARS WEEKENDS
COMING SOONAL MURRAY: ONE MANONE GUVNOR One to get your tickets early for is the
show from Al Murray coming to the Cresset onSeptember 24. Tickets have recently gone on sale at £27.
It’s twenty years since he first hit the road and tocelebrate this milestone, join this icon on his twiceextended sell-out tour. Book now on 01733 265705.
PETE FIRMAN &MIKE WOZNIAK After sell-out performanceson his 2014 tour Pete Firman ‘theUK’s leading comedy magician’
(Time Out) hits the road again with his astonishingnew show. Expect Pete’s trademark blend of crowd-pleasing comedy and jaw-dropping magic. He’s joinedby Mike Wozniak, as seen in Channel 4’s Man Down,the wandering minstrel of showbusiness previews atale from the road.
Catch them both at the Key Theatre Studio, tickets are£9 full price, £7 concessions (including booking fee) on01733 207239.
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ANDREWMAXWELL ANDJOHN ROBINS Award nominee and star of the
Edinburgh Fringe, Andrew Maxwell comes to the KeyTheatre Studio with a fantastic brand new hour ofmischievous charm and boundary-nudging wit. You’llhave seen him on Have I Got News For You, Mock TheWeek and Live At The Apollo. John Robbins is also a TVand radio regular and fantastically funny. Tickets are £9full price, £7 concessions (including booking fee) on01733 207239.
10JUL
THE THINKINGDRINKERS Tom and Ben, The ThinkingDrinkers bring their show ‘DrinkLess. Drink Better’ to the StamfordArts Centre.
This is the brand new show from the award-winningdrinks experts whose 'Guide to Alcohol' has sold-out atthe Fringe and at London’s Soho Theatre for threeyears running. Strictly over 18s.
Tickets are £14 or £12 for students on 01780 763203.
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In last month’s column celebrating the 125th anniversary of the birth of Stan Laurel, I omittedto mention that he was born in Ulverston, Cumbria which features a statue and museum inhis honour. For more detailed info visit the museum at www.laurelandhardy.co.uk
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However, just because you won’tsee much of me, doesn’t mean thatyou won’t be treated to exclusivecontent, made especially for thislong-standing publication. During theclose-season, many supporters andreaders probably think employees offootball clubs have a plethora (youdefinitely know this is not Neilwriting this column now) of holidays.That is not the case and it is not thecase for some of the players too.
Defender Jack Baldwin has had atough year. The highly-rated centreback suffered a serious knee injury inNovember 2014 and is not expectedto return to first team action untilaround October at the earliest. Sowhile some players have been jettingoff to all corners of the world, Jack’sbeen getting up early to continue hisrehabilitation either with clubphysiotherapist John Chatfield, or onhis own in the gym.
It can be a challenging time. Theperception of footballers is that theyhave the perfect life. Big wages, bighouses and big swimming pools, butwhilst that may be true in thePremier League, within the FootballLeague times can be tough andwhen you’re unable to get onto thepitch to do the thing you love, thereare mental challenges to overcome.
I spent time with Jack on what’sbeen his daily routine for manymonths and you can see just howhard he’s working to ensure hemakes a full recovery. At the age ofjust 21, he’s been through arguablyone of the most serious injuries aplayer can sustain. He ruptured hisACL in his knee, sustained damageto three out of the four ligaments,had cartilage removed and had workdone on his hamstring tendon.
Yet, Jack always seems to have asmile on his face. “Don’t get mewrong, it’s been tough. However,you have to remain focussed andyou have to realise that there are alot more people out there goingthrough tougher battles. I’ve had along road from when I sustained theinjury back in November of last yearto where I am now.
“I am out on the grass now and thatis the next chapter. I’ve tried to breakit down into different chapters tokeep me mentally strong. Therehasn’t been much time for a holidaythis summer; I’ve been fullyfocussed on the rehabilitation.Maybe I will reward myself with agood family holiday next year,”Baldwin told me.
Of course, serious injuries aren’t just
a physical challenge to overcome.Mentally it can have an effect oneveryone close to the player. Jackand his partner Victoria have a youngdaughter and when he found out theseverity of the knee problem, it washard to bring the family up to speed.
“It’s been tough for everyone. Ifound out the full extent of what Ihad done on my Dad’s birthday andwe were actually all out for a mealwith my Mum, Dad, sister, herfiancé, Victoria and the baby and itdidn’t sink in until a few days afterjust how long the road to recoverywould be.
“Myself and Victoria had a routineevery week. We knew thateverything was geared towards theSaturday and then after the gamewe could enjoy the weekend, butthat’s changed now and every dayhas been a day to try and get fit.She’s been fantastic, as the wholefamily have during this time.
“You can never prepare for a seriousinjury. You’re never going to know
what it’s like until it happens, butmedical science has moved forwarda lot in the last few years. TheoWalcott has come back from asimilar injury and he’s arguablybetter now than before so I have touse that as my inspiration.
“I can see the light at the end of thetunnel now. I’m outside, I’m comingtowards the end of my rehabilitation,but I can assure you that day, when Ireturn, it will be like Christmas Day,my birthday, New Year, Easter andeverything rolled into one becauseI’ve known nothing else but to kick afootball around and to be out for ayear competitively has been sohard.”
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JULY AT EDWARDSSummer is in the air and Edwardsare on top form when it comes tosupplying revellers with some greatevents this July.
Starting on July Friday 24, theThrowBack team brings you all thebiggest Kisstory style anthems inEdwards and Flares! Mixed up bytheir resident DJ's Danny D, PJ, Nick T and AJ. To win a VIPexperience, head over towww.facebook.com/ThrowbackPartiesand join the event to find out more!
Next we have Vanity, The FestivalEdition taking place on Friday July10. Vanity returns bringing withthem the Festival Edition mix tape.DJ’s Nick T & AJ and guests will beplaying the festival bangers andgiving out 100s of free VanityFestival CDs on the night. Why notjoin the Vanity team and get on theCiroc guestlist for a free Ciroc Vodkaand mixer!
Head over towww.facebook.com/VanityNights andcheck out the event for more info!
TECH NOIR VSMIXOLOGY WITHGUEST - LEWISBOARDMANOn Saturday July 18, Stamfordbased Tech Noir return with an 11hrday/night house music event, thistime accompanied by Peterboroughhouse heavyweight, Mixology.Starting at 5pm at the LordBurghley, Stamford, resident DJsfrom both promotions will do battle,providing the very best in cuttingedge house music. The party thencontinues until 4am at the VoodooLounge. Here they’ll be joined byone of the rising stars in the UKunderground scene LewisBoardman. Lewis has made hisname at Circus in Liverpool inaddition to regular guest spots in theUK playing alongside the biggestnames in the business.
For details seewww.facebook/Technoireast
HALO MUSICICALMASH UPJuly looks set to be a good month atHalo with a whole feast of bangingnights. Kicking off on Friday July 3with a night of 80s, 90s and 00sdance floor classics at Disco Chic. To join the guestlist head over totheir facebook page:www.facebook.com/haloclublounge
For the second installment of Funk'don Friday July 10, catch UK FunkyLegend: DONAE'O performing live.Plus expect the best in UK funky,Garage, R'n'B & Hip-Hop providedby resident DJ's Roscoe JNR & T-Rex.
Plus don't forget your ladies passesfor half price drinks before midnight!
It’s birthday celebration time onSaturday July 11with Halo's 5thBirthday. As birthday celebrations
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A GREAT NIGHT WITHGARETH GATESLast issue we told you about GarethGates spinning some tunes atFlares. Well the ESP team wentdown to check him out and had afantastic night at a very packedFlares. We can’t wait to see Garethback in the city again soon!
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Now, they’re staging arguably thebiggest electronic music eventPeterborough and the East ofEngland has ever seen – MixologyWarehouse – featuring DariusSyrossian and Route 94!
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Steamin’ Blues. What a night for the final whistle.
After fourteen years of fundraising for The NeneValley Railway, local bass player, Colin Hodgkinson,assembled a great band for the evening playing toa sell out crowd. Colin is currently a member ofrock legends Ten Years After and he brought theirguitarist Marcus Bonfanti to Wansford along withfellow ex Backdoor Too members Rod Mason andPaul Robinson. Add the unique Zoot Money andyou have the recipe for an incredible evening – andit was!
For me, the undoubted highlight of the eveningwas a ‘guitar duel’ between Colin on bass andMarcus on lead during their rendition of a TenYears After blues classic, Good Morning LittleSchoolgirl. It was exhilarating to watch twomasters facing each other and improvising.
A memorable night. It is a special event in aunique setting. Please reconsider. We don’t wantthe final whistle – we want more Steamin’ Blues!
STEAMIN’ BLUESCALLS IT A DAYIN STYLE
The Bell Inn at Weston Hills is holding its annual MusicFestival and BBQ on Saturday July 4.
Weston Hills is just outside Spalding and would make agreat day out, especially with food and drink availablethroughout the whole event. The line-up this year isvery impressive and it all starts at 2pm and ends at10pm. The bands and artists performing are: BubbaRumone, Shayla Motley, Crimson Tale, Harsh RoadSouth, Em Youngs, Meg Mcpartlin, The Sound Injectorsand Kindred.
Co organiser Dean Fitchett told ESP – “Since 2008 thisfree to enter outside event has attracted hundreds ofmusic fans and musicians to this friendly country pub.The festival is organised by The Bell Inn and The SoundInjectors. Music fans talk about the event all year andcomment on the high quality of the bands and thesound system, so we can’t wait for this year’s Festivalto get underway.”
The event is raising funds for the Butterfly Hospice, avery important local charity.
MUSIC FEST@ THE BELL
Each decade of music has a verydistinctive feel to it and each decadeproduces icons.
Two such icons from the 80s are GaryNuman and Billy Idol. Tributes to both arefeatured at The PSL Club on Lincoln Roadon Friday July 10.
This is part of an 80’s tribute nightfeaturing Pat Martin with a tribute to GaryNuman followed by a tribute by Paul Stoneto Billy Idol. Paul appeared as Billy on Starsin their Eyes and won Best Tribute Act inTenerife in 2008. The evening will alsoinclude an 80’s rock show by Paul featuringsongs from INXS and Whitesnake and an80’s electro show by Pat featuring musicfrom Visage and OMD.
You can see both artists at work onYouTube and get tickets for the gig on07900 225062.
NUMAN & IDOLTRIBUTES
The annual Woofstock Festival is taking place atThe Angel Inn Yarwell on Saturday July 25 andSunday July 26.
Woofstock is the brainchild of the Angel’sowners, Nick and Diane Lander who’ve raisedmassive funds for local charity, The RetiredGreyhounds Trust. At least 10,000 greyhoundsretire from racing in Britain every year at anaverage age of just 3 years. The RetiredGreyhound Trust is dedicated to finding lovinghomes for greyhounds when their racing daysare over. Nick and Diane have given a home togreyhounds as pets themselves, and this is theseventh year that they’ve held Woofstock at thevery popular Yarwell pub. Over the previous sixyears they’ve raised just over £12,000 for theTrust and they have again organised a verytempting weekend.
Local musicians and bands will be playing live inthe pub’s beer garden, accompanied by a real aleand cider festival and BBQ. Although thecomplete list awaits final confirmation, thosealready set to play include Lexie Green, the LavaLamp Lighters, Rocket Dogs, The Steradents,March to the Grave, Yarwell & Nassington BrassBand, Overspill, Fat Weasle and Beachy HeadDiving Club. That’s what I call variety of music!
The weekend will be compered by DJ, JimBoulton and is free to enter. But Nick and Dianeare asking that attendees consider bringing a canof food or bag of dog biscuits to enable them topass on to our local dog-homing charity.
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Huge Congratulations to TheHometown Rock and Roll Bandwho’ve just been recognised withthe Queen’s Award for VoluntaryService for 2015.
This is the highest award given tolocal volunteer groups across theUK to recognise outstanding workin their communities. The bandhave earned the award becauseduring a period of over 30 yearsthey’ve raised in excess of£300,000, which has all been givento local charities and worthycauses.
The band evolved from membersof The Mick Lemmon band and TheDynatones and the line up over theyears has been singers Pete Gloverand Dave Cupit, Geoff Lovell andStuart Smith on guitars and vocalswith Jack Thomas on bass andGraham Seal on drums. Togetherthey achieved the staggering sumraised by performing sell out gigs afew times each year.
Geoff and Graham represented theband attending a garden party atBuckingham Palace in May wherethey met the Queen and otherwinners of this year’s award. Theband will receive the award fromthe Lord Lieutenant ofCambridgeshire at the Town Hall onJuly 22.
Sadly one member of the band,Stuart Smith, passed away just
before the award was announcedafter a long battle with cancer.Geoff Lovell told me –“Stuart knewof the nomination but sadly not ofthe award, and he would havebeen so proud that we have beenhonoured in this way.”
So was the nomination a surpriseto them all?
Geoff told me – “It was totallyunexpected. Obviously it wasn’tsomething we ever thought aboutbut we always aimed to raisemoney for local causes and it’sreally humbling to know thatothers have thought to put usforward. The process and secrecyis the same for this group award asit is for the individual BirthdaysHonours so it’s been difficultkeeping the news away fromeveryone until the officialannouncement.”
So will The Hometown Rock andRoll Band do another gig?Apparently there is a possibility of areunion in order to commemorateStuart. Watch this space!
I hope they will decide to do onemore but irrespective of that andon behalf of all the causes andpeople who’ve benefited and fromthe fans of their music:
Thank you Hometown Rock andRoll Band. You ALL deserved youraward!
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ACOUSTIC SESSIONWITH GARY INGREYThe Railway, Ramsey
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CHESNEY'S OPEN MICIron Horse Ranch,Market DeepingLIVE MUSICSHOWCASENorth Street Bar, North StreetTHE GUARDSThe Ploughman,Werrington
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ACOUSTICSESSIONS WITHDAVE & PHILThe Boat Inn, WhittleseyELECTRICWARRIORSThe Crown, Lincoln RoadJIMMY DOHERTYNorth Street Bar, North StreetNUGGETEERSThe Ploughman,WerringtonRAMSHACKLESERENADEThe Swiss Cottage,WoodstonROCK OUTThe Three Tuns,DoddingtonTHE GUARDSThe Harrier, GunthorpeTHE ONE EYED CATSThe Cock Inn,Werrington
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RAZZAMAJAZZThe Angel Inn, Yarwell
Fri Jul 17
ACOUSTIC JENNYWREN AND HERBORROWED WINGSIron Horse Ranch,Market DeepingCODE REDThe Crown, Lincoln RoadHIGH ROLLERSSwiss Cottage,WoodstonLIVE BANDThe Heron, StangroundONE EYED CATSThe London Inn,StamfordPENNYLESSThe Masons Arms,BourneRETROLUXCherry Tree, Oundle RoadTHE GANGSTERSThe Solstice,NorthminsterTHE TUNNELGolden Fleece, StamfordVELOCITYPloughman, Werrington
SaT Jul 18
AIN'T MISBEHAVINCreate Fest, RamseyFRANKLY MY DEARThe Cock Inn,WerringtonGO WITH THE FLOWThe Burghley Club,Burghley RoadGRUMPY OLD MENSwiss Cottage,WoodstonHARKBACKEbeneezers, WoodstonHOOKERThe Cherry Tree,Oundle Road
HUSHParsons Drove Festival,Parsons DroveLIZZY ON THE LOOSEThe George, MarchMICKEY FLYNNBLUESThe Angel Inn, YarwellSOUL RUNNERSThe Ostrich,PeterboroughTHE 707The Crown, Lincoln RoadTUNNELIron Horse Ranch,Market DeepingZEB ROOTSThe Dragon, Werrington
Sun Jul 19
AIN'T MISBEHAVINRose & Crown, Oundle RoadKEITH LUCKEYThe Crown, Lincoln RoadPENNYLESSOundle Fringe Festival,OundleTHE DIZZY MISS LIZZYSCharters, Town Bridge
Mon Jul 20
AIN'T MISBEHAVIN12.30PMSmiths @ No.4, Oundle RoadAIN'T MISBEHAVIN2PMDexter's, OundleOPEN MICCharters, Stanground
Tue Jul 21
OPEN MIC NIGHTWITH DAVE & PHILThe Boat Inn, Whittlesey
Wed Jul 22
ACOUSTIC SESSIONWITH GARY INGREYThe Railway, Ramsey
Thu Jul 23
AIN'T MISBEHAVIN12.30PMBeans Coffee Shop,OundleAIN'T MISBEHAVIN2PMKingfisher Cafe, Barnwell RoadCHESNEY'S OPEN MICIron Horse Ranch,Market Deeping
Fri Jul 24
CAPT OBVIOUSBlue Boar, EyeCODE REDFayre Spot, BrettonHOOKERThe Crown, Lincoln RoadLIVE BANDThe Cock Inn,WerringtonPULSECherry Tree, Oundle RoadSHANE POOLEThe Burghley Club,Burghley RoadTHE RETURNThe Dragon, Werrington
SaT Jul 25
BETTY SWALLOCKSThe Burghley Club,Burghley RoadDEXTERIron Horse Ranch,Market DeepingKICKBACKThe Heron, StangroundLIZZY ON THE LOOSEThe Crown, Lincoln RoadMOLLYS CHAMBERSwiss Cottage,WoodstonPARK LANEThe Cock Inn,WerringtonRAMSHACKLESERENADEPalmerston Arms,Oundle RoadTHE 707The Peacock, London RoadTHE BRAYS +FLASHBACKPHOTOGRAPH +VELOCITY + THE TINPIGEONS + WILLSILVER + BENCALLANAN + CECE+ SHARNA &HANNAH + MEGMCPARTLINThe Grange PlayingFields, NethertonTHE GANGSTERSThe Deeping Stage,Market DeepingTHE GUARDSPloughman, WerrringtonUNTAMEDThe Met Lounge, Bridge StreetVELOCITYCherry Tree, OundleRoadWOOFSTOCK MUSIC FESTIVALThe Angel Inn, Yarwell
Sun Jul 26
AIN'T MISBEHAVINThe Crown, Lincoln RoadCHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTIONCharters, Town BridgeCIRCA.73 + THEOVERDUBS +STINGRAY +ANOTHER GIRLANOTHER PLANET +ROCKET'57The Crown, Lincoln RoadFELT TIPS + THEISLANDERS +SHANNON + HOLLY+ ABIMarket Square,WhittleseySTINGRAYBlue Boar, EyeWOOFSTOCK MUSIC FESTIVALThe Angel Inn, Yarwell
Thu Jul 30
IRENE RAE +SHARKS & BEARS +ROSS ALEXANDERMama Liz's, StamfordOPEN MIC NIGHTWITH DAVE The Cherry Tree, Oundle RoadROCK OUTThe Crown, Lincoln Road
Fri Jul 31
ACOUSTIC MEGMCPARTLINIron Horse Ranch,Market DeepingACOUSTIC SESSIONThe Boat Inn, WhittleseyCHILDREN OF THEREVOLUTIONThe Crown, Lincoln RoadELECTRIC BLUES BANDThe Burghley Club,Burghley SquareONE EYED CATSThe Brewery Tap,WestgatePSYCHO BOMBSSwiss Cottage,WoodstonSUBWAY 77The Heron, StangroundTHE ONE EYED CATSThe Brewery Tap,WestgateTHE RELICSThe Cock Inn,WerringtonTHE TUNNELCherry Tree, Oundle RoadTHUNDERHEADThe Pear Tree, StamfordUNDIVIDEDFayre Spot, BrettonUNTAMEDHole in the Wall,Spalding
SaT aug 1
FILTHY LUCRACherry Tree, Oundle RoadIRON FISTThe Crown, Lincoln RoadJUNK PUPPETSSwiss Cottage,WoodstonMAN ALIVE BANDThe Cock Inn,WerringtonRAMSHACKLESERENADEThe Heron, StangroundSKYFIGHTThe Crown, Lincoln RoadSON OF A GUNThe Burghley Club,Burghley RoadTHE ROCKET DOGSThe Dragon, WerringtonTHUNDERHEADThe Railway Inn,Whittlesey
Sun aug 2
THE GANGSTERSCharters, Town BridgeTHE INTRUDERSConservative Club,BroadwayTHE ONE EYED CATSIron Horse Ranch,Market DeepingWHISKEY TWISTWisbech Rock Festival,Wisbech
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