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BENTO’S IS INUK’S TOP 10 With it being the Year of the Dragon, dinershave been ranking Chinese restaurantsacross the UK to mark the occasion. It’s nosurprise that London restaurants dominatedthe survey, and only two other restaurantsmade the top 10 – one of them beingPeterborough’s very own Imperial Bento.Well done guys – what an achievement!They’ve become one of the favourite diningvenues in Peterborough always serving updelicious Chinese cuisine a la carte style!You can find out more on the QYPE websiteto see for yourself what a fab restaurant it is.

NEW FUSE CLUB NIGHTA forward thinking house night is coming toMama Liz’s in Stamford. Fuse is going tohave one of the best alternative dance floorswhich will be situated in the undergroundVoodoo Lounge. There’ll be deep disco,groovy tech from Jamie Scott, deep houseand a blend of electronic music throughoutthe night. Ross Dyson will also be playingsome great tunes, and you can arriveanytime from 9pm ‘til late with a small fee of £3 on the door. For more info call01780 765888.

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ESF WHITECOLLAR BOXINGNIGHTThe time has soon come around for formerFace of ESP Lauren Hughes and ESF Sportsowner Emma Fidgett to compete in theWhite Collar Boxing charity night thismonth. It’s all in aid of Sue Ryder, and bothgirls, amongst others will be putting theirboxing fitness training to the test. Itpromises to be an exciting evening and

we’re hoping there’ll be no injuries aseveryone’s protected with a head guard. It’son at the Holiday Inn, Thorpewood onMarch 3, tickets are £25. For more info call07595 167679.

TATTOOREMOVALGetting bored of that tattoo you decided toget 10 years ago or regretting the decisionyou made? Well panic not! Concept BodyArts are here to help, offering a range oftreatments including tattoo removal – whosays they have to be permanent eh?! It’sgreat that something can actually be doneto remove a tattoo completely – whether it’sthe name of your ex, or just a tattoo thatyou’d rather not have anymore. Concept alsooffers hair removal, skin rejuvenation,pigment removal and much more. To see thewhole list of treatments check out theadvert later on in the mag, or call 01733893020, and during March you’ll receive25% off if you quote ESP!

SPECIAL EVENTS@ ABBEY HOTELThere’s plenty of things on the go at theAbbey Hotel in Crowland, with lots ofentertainment and themed nights weekly.Everyone loves a good pie, and on Mondaysyou can have a pie, chips, peas and a pintfor just £6. Wednesday is curry night – andof course Sunday is the day for a deliciousroast, it’s £5.95 and children under 5 eat forfree, plus if you book in advance you’llreceive 10% off your food bill. They’ve gotregular entertainment including live bands,karaoke, discos and a quiz every lastTuesday of the month, and on Mother’s Dayif you book in advance you’ll receive a bottleof sparkling wine. They serve freshlyprepared food every day except forTuesdays, call 01733 210200.

MOTHER’S DAY @ ANGEL SPICEMake your Mother’s Day a special one bytreating your mum to a special meal atAngel Spice. It’s located in the lovely villageof Stilton, and is only a stone’s throw awayfrom the city centre but feels worlds apart –plus if you’re a fan of Indian cuisine thenyou’ll love the food here. They advise thatyou book early to avoid disappointment, socall 01733 244373 to reserve your tablenow.

THE PLOUGHLAUNCHES GAY NIGHTA brand new gay night is launching at thePlough in Farcet Fen each week. Thursday isthe new night out for the gay community –and it’s sure to be a thoroughly entertainingnight. From 7.30pm there’ll be plenty ofmusic, tasty cocktails and a fab atmosphere.To find out more call 01733 844307, or emailthe-plough@hotmail.co.uk.

MOROCCANMARKETRETURNSGet ready to haggle as the MoroccanMarket returns to the city centre on March14 – 17. It’s always been popular andthere’ll be a huge range of exotic treats fromrugs, candles, pottery, scarves, food andtraditional Moroccan handicraft. It’s theperfect place to go if you want a unique giftfor someone special, plus you can treatyourself too!

NEW STYLEPRODUCTS @ MELANIERICHARDSThere are more products coming into stockat Melanie Richards Hair Boutique thismonth, including Bed Head Candy Fixations.They’ve got five new gorgeous, sweetsmelling treats which are inspired stylingproducts for the ultimate, delectable hairtexture experience. Prices start from £10.95.Call 01733 553600 for more info.

RS AIRCONDITIONINGFed up of being too cold or sweltering in theheat? Well look no further as RS AirConditioning are Peterborough’s experts inAir Con systems. They’ve worked at wellknown names locally such as Bayard Place,and have also worked for companies acrossthe country installing and maintaining airconditioning. Remember, it doesn’t just coolyou down, it can warm you up too so it’sperfect for all types of environments inside,whether it be your office or your home. Youcan find out more later on in the mag or callthem on 01733 882580.

SERENITY LOVESOPENINGWe’re just moments away from the grandopening of Serenity Loves salon alongOundle Road, and to celebrate they’rethrowing an exclusive VIP party. They’re dueto open on March 12, and following thiswill be the VIP Party on March 17 – andthere’s an opportunity for you to attend byvisiting them in store, finding them onFacebook or follow them on Twitter. We’revery excited to see this new salon said to bethe place to go to ‘get your sexy back’. Youcan pre book an appointment before theyopen by calling 07833 383338 or visitwww.serenityloves.co.uk.

OPEN EVENINGS@ FITZWILLIAMHOSPITALIf you’ve got any worries about your healthor feel you need some general advice, headover to one of the open evenings at theFitzwilliam Hospital in Bretton. Throughoutthe next few months they’ll be holdingseveral open evenings to offer their helpwith your healthcare. On March 23 there’s

a Gateway open evening with advice aboutsurgical weight loss and on March 30there’s a Menopause evening. To see thewhole list go towww.fitzwilliamhospital.co.uk/events.

THE VINE UNDER NEWMANAGEMENTThe Vine in Coates has recently been takenover by new managers and they’ve made afew changes already. There’s a new menu,offering traditional home cooked food,Sunday lunches and a choice of four realales. They can also cater for small privatefunctions and have got ample spaceoutdoors with a beer garden at the front andback – perfect for those spring/summerevenings which should hopefully be on theirway soon! Call 01733 840343.

NEW SKINANALYSIS IN THE BOROWe’re always reminded of the damage thesun can do to our skin, however it’s notalways visible to the eye when you’re stillyoung! To keep your skin as best protectedas possible, why not try out the new skinanalysis system at My Body Essentials onLondon Road? The Clarity Skin Advisorprovides an image of your skin at a muchdeeper level so you can see just whattreatments are required. It costs £35 andfrom then onwards you can treat your skinand prevent damage. Visitwww.mybodyessentials .co.uk for moreinfo or call 01733 305102.

BOGOF @TEAMWORKSKARTINGThe old Peterborough Raceway has nowbeen completely refurbished, is under newmanagement and racing the UK’s fastestindoor karts! Plus they’re offering a Buy OneGet One Free voucher which you candownload from our websitewww.espmag.co.uk. It’s a great way tospend a day with your mates or if you’relooking at ideas for a more adventurousparty. The vouchers are valid until May 31this year and you can find out more bycalling 0845 180 3020 or visit their website:www.teamworkskarting.com.

FREE CLASSES @GREENIVERSITYPeterborough Environment City Trust’s‘Greeniversity’ is offering free coursesincluding beauty therapy, cooking, knittingand gardening. Greeniversity is people fromPeterborough getting together to learngreen skills from other local people whohave skills they’re willing to share. So if youfancy picking up a few new skills or simplywant to find out more – visitwww.greeniversity.org.uk or contact IanTennant on 01733 866437.

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GREAT OFFER @ BARNETSBarnets have a great deal this month offering a FREE cut and blow drywhen you book any colour service with them. The offer applies to newcustomers only and lasts throughout the duration of March. The salon’snow located on Fitzwilliam Street and to find out about all of their listof hair treatments and prices call them on 01733 394041 or emailinfo@barnetspeterborough.co.uk.

CUCKOO GETS FACELIFTThe Cuckoo at Alwalton’s had a brilliant new facelift. The food pub,part of the Vintage Inns group, has had a £140,000 refurbishment andis officially relaunched on March 10. It’s great to hear some goodnews and see some fresh investment, so show them your support andpop down for a pint and a bite to eat. You can try their new springmenu which will be launching next month.

PANTHERS HIT THE TRACK The new speedway season roars into action this month, and if you’venever been to support the Panthers why not give it a look. It’s excitingaction all the way at the Showground as the guys race around the trackwith no brakes!

The Peterborough Panthers have stepped up their preparations for thenew Elite League season by agreeing a date at Premier League sideRye House on Saturday March 31.

Panthers begin their top-flight campaign with a double-date againstlocal rivals King’s Lynn on Good Friday, but will be getting plenty of lapsin before then with a couple of early-season warm-up fixtures.

The season starts on Monday March 19 at the Showground whenthey go up against a strong Ryan Sullivan led septet, and the fixtureagainst the Rockets twelve days later will be equally beneficial as theirsquad of riders continue to blow away the winter cobwebs.

BUBLÉ TRIBUTE @ THE BULLFans of Michael Bublé are in for a treat at the Bull Hotel inPeterborough on Friday March 23. A great tribute act to the king ofswing should keep you entertained while you dine on a fabulous twocourse meal with coffee. Sounds a great night out and with tickets at£27 it could also be the ideal gift for Mother’s Day. Alternatively there’salways the lavish Mother’s Day lunch at the hotel if she’s not a Bubléfan. To book for either event call, 01733 561364.

NEW CLUB NIGHT IS SOUND A new club night for lovers of house and techno starts on SaturdayMarch 24 at The Loft at Pulse8 on Geneva Street in Peterborough.Called Sound, it’s a night for existing underground dance music loversand those willing to experience something away from the norm.Founder Juan Baptiste, who heads up Peterborough’s longest runninghouse and techno club night Wonky, wanted to explore his deeper‘techier’ side, so he put the call out to like-minded DJs in thePeterborough area and Helena Julia P, Purposemaker and Simon dBjumped onboard. Sound also intend to book DJs from all genres;everything from Nu-Disco to funky breaks, to give local people anirresistible night they’d normally have to travel to. Find out more onwww.soundnights.co.uk

COMMUNITY CINEMA IS BACKThe Voyager’s community cinema is back this month with some greatmovies. The school in Walton has a great little cinema which is openedup to the wider community and this month has something for all thefamily at great prices. On Friday March 2 it’s The Adventures ofTintin, then it’s Puss in Boots on Friday March 16 and finally MissionImpossible: Ghost Protocol on Friday March 30. Just search forCinema Central on facebook or call 01733 383873.

MATT’S TRAIL TO HELP THE HEROESA big thumbs up to local biker Matt Tattersall who’s embarking on atwo-wheeled seven-day expedition of Morocco this month to raisemoney for Help For Heroes. Matt’s joined by three other riders and he’sundergone extensive training including off-road trail riding, day andnight navigation, team building and fitness tests to ensure he’s bestprepared for the challenge. And it’s a good job too because he’s goingto spend at least seven hours a day riding, not to mention camping outin the wilderness for at least two nights. Matt’s self-funded the wholetrip and Hampton-based building firm GKL have contributed towardsthe purchase of his riding gear. Anyone wishing to sponsor Matt can goto his JustGiving page, Matthew-Tattersall0.

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MAGIC – AKIND OFQUEEN The Key Theatre is kicking off the new season with some greatshows this March. The first and one of the best tributes toQueen – Magic – are back and ready to perform all thegreatest hits. Magic perform all their music completely live,with five vocals to back up the powerful lead vocals of RogerBrown. They can recreate the complex harmonies and music tomatch the standards of the original band and are no strangersto performing in front of a big crowd having previouslyheadlined at a Russian concert and played in venues acrossthe world. They promise to deliver a world class show that youwon’t forget, and it’s on Friday March 16 at 7.30pm. Ticketsare £18.50. Box office: 01733 207239.

Many people have wondered howanyone could measure up to thelegendary rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix,until Are You Experienced featuringJohn Campbell came on the scene. Hebears a striking resemblance toHendrix, not to mention the noteperfect guitar work and almost exactlythe same voice! Don’t miss the chanceto see what will be an epicperformance at Stamford CornExchange on Friday March 16. Ticketsare £16. Box office: 01780 766455.

ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS Celebrate the career of music legend Elvis Presley as his ultimate tribute,Lee Memphis King, takes to the stage. This show will take you from the1950s rock ‘n’ roll era right through to the 1968 comeback special. He’s gotthe voice, power and look which brings Elvis’ performance back to life. He’sbacked by singers and an orchestra that will breathe life back into themusic of The King, and they’ll be coming to the Key Theatre stage onFriday March 9 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £20. Box office: 01733 207239.

‘ALLO‘ALLOThe St Nicholas Players present‘Allo ‘Allo by Jeremy Lloyd andDavid Croft at the SouthHolland Centre in Spaldinglater this month. It’s based onthe hugely popular TV sitcomthat we all know and love, andfollows René and his wife Edithas they struggle to keep apriceless portrait. The cafébecomes filled with trickstersas matters come to a headwhen news comes that theFuhrer is visiting town. It runsfrom March 21 – 24 at7.30pm. Tickets are £9.50. Box office: 01775 764777.

SILLY COWDescribed as a comic revenge tragedy, this wickedly funnyshow focuses on the slick and savage world of the tabloids.Bitchy queen of the tabloid press Doris Wallace is on the vergeof a glorious venture in TV. She’s not letting anyone get in herway and leaving her actions from the past behind her – or soshe thinks. The focus of the show is on actors, the price ofambition, critics and journalistic liberty. If a bit of drama is just your cup of tea, head over to the Key Theatre on March 19 – 21, tickets are £16. Box office: 01733 207239.

America’s top comic DougStanhope is returning to theUK for an epic 40 date tour.He’ll be stopping by at theCresset with his opinionated,brutally honest andshockingly uninhibitedbanter. His comedymaterial’s been described aselectrifying, and he’s one ofthe most celebratedcomedians in the world. So ifyou need a good night outthat’s sure to be full oflaughs then head over to theCresset on Friday March 9.Tickets are £20, to book, call01733 265705, strictly over18s only.

REAL DIAMOND John Hylton is Europe’s foremost Neil Diamond tributeperformer, and he’s coming to Stamford along with his bandto perform an amazing show. He’ll sing his way throughmany of Neil’s hits such as Love On The Rocks and BrotherLove and have you convinced you’ve spent the evening withNeil himself! His voice has been described as uncannily likethe real thing, and he gives a fantastic performance with hisband leaving audiences wanting more. Catch the show atStamford Corn Exchange on Thursday March 15. Ticketsare £16. Box office: 01780 766455.

THANK YOU FORTHE MUSICThe UK’s number one ABBA tribute concert is hitting theCresset stage this month, and is set to have all fans dancingand singing along! The band will perform all the greatest hitslive including Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper,Waterloo, Fernando, Knowing Me Knowing You and Take AChance On Me to name a few! The band’s been described as‘perfect’ and ‘as good as the real thing’, so you shouldn’t bedisappointed. Head over to the Cresset on Friday March 16at 8pm for what will be a great night. Tickets are £18.50. Boxoffice: 01733 265705.

ORCHESTRACELEBRATES SPRING A concert to celebrate the spring and the countryside is beingheld at The Voyager Academy in Walton on Sunday March 25from 3pm - 5pm. One of the highlights will be Vaughan Williams’gorgeous rhapsody for solo violinist Amy Littlewood and orchestrain The Lark Ascending, one of the most beautiful evocations ofnature. The City of Peterborough Symphony Orchestra will alsoplay music from Delius and Beethoven – his Pastoral Symphony.Tickets cost £12.50, and accompanied children go free. Find outmore by visiting the orchestra’s website on www.cpso.org.uk.

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PETERBOROUGHCHOIRS’ FRENCHCONNECTION After the sell out success of their Christmas concert,Peterborough Voices, Peterborough Youth Choir andnationally acclaimed Peterborough Male Voice Choircombine once again in a massed chorus of 180 voices, withfull orchestra, to perform Gabriel Faure’s Requiem. Directedby international-award-winning choral conductor WilliamPrideaux, with mezzo soprano Katie Bray and baritone CraigBissex, don’t miss this wonderful concert in PeterboroughCathedral on Friday March 9. Tickets start at £10 fromPeterborough Destination Centre: 01733 452336.

REVELLERSRETURN WITHTWO PLAYSFOR THE PRICEOF ONE!An unexpected effect of experimentation with new technology – that’s the surprising resultpictured above in the Revellers brand new comedy Thinking Aloud by Clive Read. And inanother first for this enterprising and talented group, patrons will be treated to a BOGOF –yes two brand new comedies for the price of one! A second play, Keep Off The Grass byBrian Havers, will also entertain audiences. Both plays have been especially written for thisnight out, so you can laugh your socks off at two plays and enjoy a fish and chip supper allfor just £10! The plays run from March 6 – 10 at 7.30pm at the Peterborough Indoor BowlsClub in Burton Street. For tickets call 01733 755176 or 560449.

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This month’s movie series at the John Clare Theatre onBroadway kicks off with Kill List on Thursday March 1 of whichit’s been said – ‘If Ricky Gervais or Mike Leigh made a horror film,it might look something like this’. A couple of former soldiersembark on a series of murders for money in which the victimsappear to welcome their fates as some form of retribution.

On Thursday March 8 The Guard sees Brendan Gleeson on fineform as an unorthodox garda in Ireland whose quiet corner ofcoastal Connemara becomes an international crime hotspot.Paired with urban FBI man Don Cheadle, nothing in this sly, wrylittle movie is quite what it appears.

Antonio Banderas stars as a brilliant plastic surgeon in The Skin ILive In which is screened on Thursday March 15. In his palatialhome, equipped with its own private operating theatre, he’ssecretly experimenting on a young woman replacing her skin withan artificial substance but just who is she?

On Thursday March 22 Midnight In Paris sees Owen Wilsonplay a Hollywood screenwriter mysteriously transported back tothe 1920s, enjoying the company of writers dubbed ‘the LostGeneration’ – Hemingway, Zelda and Scott Fitzgerald, DjunaBarnes – along with Cole Porter, and their European friends,Picasso, Dalí and Buñuel.

THE SECRET GARDENFollow the story of spoilt orphan Mary Lennox as she’s pluckedfrom the bright vibrancy of India and ends up in a big old housefull of secrets in the Yorkshire moors. The Angel Exit Theatrehave recreated this well known tale for all the family, and youcan join Mary and her encounters with locked doors, a curiousrobin and strange cries ringing down the corridor! There’s livesinging, an original soundtrack and beautiful puppets. It’s on atStamford Arts Centre on Friday March 16 at 7.30pm, tickets£10 or £28 for a family of four. Box office: 01780 763203.

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The guys are getting ready to beauctioned off on Friday March 30 atthe Holiday Inn in Thorpe Wood to raisemoney for some very worthwhile causesand as ESP is supporting the event ourFace of ESP girls will be on hand to helpthem hit the stage!

So who can you bid for on the ‘manmenu’? Well, there’s everything frompersonal fitness trainers to painters anddecorators, gardeners to hairdressers sowhatever you need a man for you’ll beable to bid for his services.

This fantastic new charity event soundslike it’ll be a great night out and israising funds for some great local causes– Sue Ryder, Addenbrookes Liver Unit (in

aid of local woman Maggie Mooney)and is also in aid of Stuart Niven fromlocal company Royal Haskoning whowas badly injured in a car accident, seewww.stuartniven.co.uk

The night will bring together the womenof Peterborough for an evening of goodfood, friends and fun. After the dinnerthe auction will begin, there’ll be a ‘manmenu’ so you can see in advance thetype of ‘man that can’ that you need themost. The bids will then begin when thelights hit the stage and the men can beviewed!

Don’t worry lads you are allowed tobring along friends for support; tickets onthe door for them are £10. Any guys who

think they could be auctioned off to raisesome vital cash should get in touch withKaren Devine who’s organising the eventon 01733 321107.

The night includes a three course meal,music and raffle. We’ve got our tablebooked girls so come on down. The nightstarts at 7pm with the auction from 9pm.Tickets are £35 including pre dinner drinkand a gift bag.

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GO PURPLE FORWORLD KIDNEY DAYFace of ESP Jessica Lockhart is joining in with Go Purple Day onThursday March 8, World Kidney Day and is encouraging localcompanies and groups to ‘purple up’ and help raise cash.

Emma Long from Kidney Research UK which is based in Peterborough,told ESP – “This is part of our challenge to turn Peterborough and thesurrounding areas purple for one day to raise vital funds and awarenessfor a disease that affects thousands of children and adults each year. It’sa great way to bring staff together at work and boost morale.”

There are lots of ideas and fundraising materials available so why notwear it purple, hold a purple bucket collection, sell purple cakes at acoffee morning or hold a purple themed raffle and help fund research thatsaves lives? You might just find our lovely Face of ESP Jessica Lockhartpops by too!

To find out more call Emma Long on 07990 570063 or emailemmalong@kidneyresearchuk.org. To take the charity’s free onlinehealth check and find out whether you’re at increased risk from kidneydisease, visit: www.kidneyresearchuk.org/healthcheck

TONY ROBINSONRE-OPENS CITY’SMUSEUM Peterborough Museum re-opens this month after an extensiverevamp which has transformed the place!

Time Team’s Tony Robinson is the special celebrity guest who’lldo the honours of officially opening the restored museum at 12 noon on Saturday March 31.

The Museum’s been closed since December 2010 for a £3.2 million redevelopment project jointly funded by theHeritage Lottery Fund, Peterborough City Council and Vivacity.

We can’t wait to see one of the city’s most historic buildingstransformed into what’s set to be one of Peterborough’s mostpopular attractions. Spectacular improvements to the buildinginclude new exhibition galleries and the inclusion of interactivehands on features, a community gallery space and fullyrefurbished public areas. Enhanced visitor facilities include abrand new café, new-look gift shop and improved access.

The museum will be FREE entry with admission chargesapplying to selected exhibitions and events.

Vivacity will use the opening of the Museum as a platform tolaunch the Annual Heritage Pass which will offer visitorsunlimited entry throughout the year to its three heritage sites –Peterborough Museum, Flag Fen and Longthorpe for £35(Family) and £10 Individual (Adult) Pass.

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CHARITY NIGHTBeef and beer… now does that make your mouth water? Anexciting new event’s taking place this month to raise funds forSue Ryder, Thorpe Hall Hospice. Held at Greetham Valley Hotelon Friday March 23 guests will be treated to a delicious fourcourse dinner of sirloin of beef which will be carved at yourtable by a nominated guest, adorned with chef’s hat and apron!You’ll enjoy an evening of unlimited beer kindly donated bylocal brewery Oakham Ales – how good is that?!

Hosted by Heart FM’s Kev Lawrence the evening will includean auction, a casino as well local entertainer Peter Jay to makethe evening go with a swing.

There are several special table packages if you want to bring acrowd, so get your friends together and enjoy a great night tohelp the hospice. Prices are from £60 per head. For details visitwww.sueryder.org, email jackie.page@sueryder.org orcall Jackie Page on 01733 330060.

TIME FOR THE EGG RUNThe roads will be alive with scooters on Saturday March 31 asthe Peterborough Lambretta and Vespa Scooter Club heads out onits annual charity egg run.

The club will meet at the Cherry Tree pub at 11am with a custombike show at 11.45. They’ll then head off on the ride out at 12.45pmto the Manor Home and Thorpe Hall Hospice.

The entertainment continues in the evening with The Limit playinglive mod, punk and ska at the ex-servicemen’s club in Fletton from7.30pm, entry £5 on the door. For more details call Grinner on07988 193745 or Corky on 07759 777132.

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SHIRE HORSE SHOWSET TO BE BEST YET Peterborough’s set to host the largest gathering of shire horses inthe world this month.

The Shire Horse Society Spring Show will see more than 200shires compete in what’s regarded as the national championshipsat the East of England Showground on March 16, 17 and 18.

Organisers are planning the best show in the event’s history, with ahost of other attractions alongside the shire horses. As it’s onMothering Sunday weekend it’s an ideal family day out andincludes a farriery competition, arena events, a Victorian fun fair,donkey rides, trade stands and exhibitors, dog agilitydemonstrations and a vintage tractor display.

To get a discounted rate on your ticket book now on 01733 234451(Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) or see www.shire-horse.org.uk

MAYOR'S CHARITY BALLFancy getting your glad rags out? Well, the Mayor ofPeterborough, Councillor Paula Thacker MBE, is inviting youto the annual Mayor's Charity Ball at the Marriott Hotel,Lynchwood, Peterborough, on Saturday March 10.

The evening will be a black-tie affair with a silver and black theme. It’ll begin with a cocktail drinks reception at6.15pm, followed by a four-course meal from 7.30pm.There’ll be live entertainment and guests will have theopportunity to bid for special lots in a silent auction and win prizes in a raffle.

Proceeds from the event will go to the Mayor's charities,which are the Royal British Legion Women's Section andKidney Research UK 'Find A Cure For Alex'. Tickets cost £45per person from the Mayor's office on 01733 452319 or byemailing mayor@peterborough.gov.uk.

MANORWEDDINGFAYREIf you’re getting hitched plan your perfect day the easy wayand head to the Manor Wedding Fayre in Whittlesey onSunday April 1. You’ll find everything you need all underone roof so you can choose all the things that make your bigday the very best. From cakes and flowers to the entertain-ment and the gown, it’s all here! It’s on from 10am – 4pm.

The Manor Leisure Centre’s hall has also been refurbishedand holds an indoor marquee for over 230 guests so youmight also find a great venue for the reception at the sametime – job done! For details call Jess on 07785 715667.

GET READY TOPOP AROUNDPETERBOROUGHLocal Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis has gotbehind a new fundraising event that’ll see yougo pop for prizes!

ESP reporter and regional fundraising managerof Arthritis Research UK, Mikey Clarke, haslaunched Pop Around Peterborough an excitingnew charity walk which is the first of its kind inthe country.

This new five mile sponsored charity walk will be taking place in aid of Arthritis Research UKon Saturday May 12.

All walkers will be given an Arthritis Research UK balloon, which they’ll pop when they crossthe finish line to find out if they’ve won a prize. These already include a night at thePeterborough Greyhound Stadium for up to 40 people (worth £600), a signed POSH shirt,family days out and a book signed by Warwick.

It’ll be a great day for the whole family with entertainment before and after the event at theGreyhound Stadium where the walk starts and finishes.

Entry for Pop Around Peterborough is just £5 per person which includes a fantastic goodiebag and the chance of winning many prizes worth hundreds of pounds. Contact Mikey onm.clarke@arthritisresearchuk.org or call 07772 111092 or visitwww.arthritisresearchuk.org.

TAKE THELEAP FOREACH!Daring fundraisers will be raisingcash for East Anglia Children’sHospices (EACH) this month asthey lower themselves over theedge of the Park Inn hotel’s roof inPeterborough!

The charity abseil will see participants descend 70ft down the side of the hotel inWentworth Street.The abseil’s managed by The Royal Artillery Mobile Display Team and willtake place on Sunday March 25 between 9am and 5pm so keep your eyes peeled.

Karen Newton, EACH Cambridgeshire Fundraiser, told ESP – “We’re so excited about thisevent. It’s in a great location, for a great cause, and should appeal to a wide audience;whether you’re used to heights, fancy a new challenge, have a desire to support EACH orwant to celebrate a special occasion.

“We’re asking everyone to raise a minimum of £75 for adults and £25 for 12-16 year olds,which will provide care and support to life-threatened children and their families acrossCambridgeshire.”

For more details visit www.each.org.uk or call 01223 205180.

BIG BUNNYEASTER EGGHUNT Get out an about and enjoy some fresh air downat Sacrewell Farm this month and you might justspot the Easter Bunny. Well, he’s big enough!

Hop on the bumpy tractor ride to the EnchantedWood, hunt for eggs and meet Sacrewell’sEaster Bunny to receive your very own chocolategift!

While you’re there, don’t miss your chance tohave a go at bottle feeding the baby lambs, dosome pony grooming, and take part in DuckRacing (using rubber ducks!) down the Mill

Steam. You can also meet the magnificent Shire horses, friendly donkeys, Saddleback pigs,rabbits and guinea pigs.

The ever-popular Big Bunny Easter Egg Hunt is onMarch 24 – 25 and March 31 – April 15.It’s £3 per child and £1.50 for accompanying adults, normal Farm admission also applies.

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The X Factor winner’s debut album Letters hasgone platinum with over 300,000 sales. It’sclearly been heard by many, but for those thataren’t familiar with it; the singer describes it as– “Something for everyone. I know that’s sucha cliché answer but I really think that. Wedidn’t write songs to appeal to everyone but itjust turns out that after picking the best ones,there was a real mix. There’s a real soulfulsound to some tracks, others are very rocky,and some have been stripped right back – justme with my guitar.”

I caught up with Matt at the launch of radiostation Heart Cambridgeshire where heperformed the single Amazing which hedescribes as – “just a great love song” – infront of an intimate crowd including breakfastshow presenter Kev Lawrence and presenterToby Anstis.

Matt’s a great solo artist but I was interestedto see if has any collaborations in his sightsyet. “I really want to cement myself first beforeworking with other artists,” he revealed. “I’dlike to prove myself so that singers want towork with me too.” After giving it morethought, Matt confessed – “Chris Martin fromColdplay is my hero. If I had to give a name ofone person I’d like to work with it would beChris. I love his song writing skills and love theband.”

Although it’s not been long since the release ofMatt’s album, it looks like a second isn’t farbehind. “I’ve been writing songs way beforethe X Factor so there’s a lot of material lyingabout. My manager heard one song recentlythat’s been hiding away on my emails and wasgutted that he hadn’t heard it before wereleased the album. I don’t know how I’d feel

about releasing the songs I wrote before the X Factor. I was at a different place in my lifeback then. Saying that, I know a lot of thehardcore fans have managed to get hold of myoriginal material.”

As a chilled out performer, I wondered howMatt felt about more outrageous acts like LadyGaga. I was quite surprised to find him prettyenthusiastic –“I think she’s brilliant! I think herpromoters are brilliant as well. When it cameout that she may have man parts, it wasridiculous but people still looked. Everyonewas talking about it. And it’s been one thing oranother with her since.” Matt joked – “I mayhave to try out a similar publicity stunt!”

So what’s life been like since winning the X Factor? “Things are really good. This is mylife dream. I picked up a guitar when I was justfive and ever since, I’ve wanted to write analbum. I still can’t believe that’s happened…and that the album reached No.2 in thecharts.”Matt continued – “I don’t feel like I’vemade it quite yet though. I want to keepgetting better and I’m going to make sure I putin the hard work so that happens.”

And how did Matt end up on the show thatmade him a nationwide celebrity? Heexplained – “My ex-girlfriend’s mate filmedme singing at my local pub and decided toupload it to the X Factor website. I spent hourstrying to stop her but she wasn’t having any ofit. Even after the X Factor got in touch I didn’twant to go. A friend kindly explained to methat if I didn’t take the opportunity, he would

beat me up. And the rest is history.”

Not being one to turn down an opportunitymyself, Matt is now aware that he’s more thanwelcome to perform at my wedding this June.He has my business card and will be (cough,cough)… getting in touch.

And what’s Matt up to now? You may haverecently seen the reality TV star proudlywearing an official Sport Relief T-shirt(available at sportsdirect.com stores andonline). I’ve no doubt that he wears it withpride as Matt has seen for himself how themoney raised really can make the world ofdifference to people’s lives, both here in the UKand overseas.

On a recent trip to Southampton and Tanzania,Matt met people whose lives have beentransformed thanks to money raised throughSport Relief.

So not only is Matt a pleasure to talk to, he’sdown-to-earth, does a lot for charity, and in thewords of our Face of ESP (Jess Lockhart) he’seven better looking in person. It’s just not fairfellas!

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Matt Cardle’s been a busy guy.His new single Amazing hit thecharts, he’s just started his tour, issupporting Sport Relief 2012 andeven found time for a chat withESP’s Mikey Clarke…

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TOUCHY ABI WAS NO FRENCH BIRD According to a French study, single women who are touched on the arm by a man are more likely togive him their phone number. So why, when a few years ago I touched Abi Titmuss on the arm, didshe call security?

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Some of Peterborough’s most vulnerablechildren will be getting the support theyneed thanks to the generosity of localbusiness people who raised more than£10,000 with the help of popular sportspresenter Jake Humphrey.TV’s Formula One frontman for the Beeb – who was born in ourcity – came home to host a special fundraiser by the NSPCCPeterborough Business Support Group at the Holiday Inn lastmonth.

It was a great night and top marks to organiser Carol Bunning forbringing one of the friendliest and most genuine TV personalitiesI’ve interviewed to the city.

No event would be complete without the responsibility ofcompering and auctioneering going to Heart’s Kev Lawrence. Hemay be sporting a Damon Hill-like goatee these days but nobodycan deny what a fine job Kev did in encouraging people to gowild with their cash at the auction.

And because it was all for a good cause prizes like a cut andstyle at Nicky Clark’s hair salon in London went for £500! Onebidder even secured a day for four at the Red Bull Racing factoryin Milton Keynes for an impressive £3,100.

Jake’s own auction donation was a Monaco 2010 framed VIPpass worn by him and signed by race winner Mark Webber,which was bought for £900.

A former pupil at Queen’s Drive Infant School, Jake retains fondmemories of the seven years he spent living in Peterborough. Hisfamily home was near the Norfolk pub, he distinctly rememberssummer weekends at Ferry Meadows and just as I did when Iwas a boy, sitting on the sloping walls of the fountains inQueensgate.

His first memory of football matches was going to Posh with hisdad but with the onset of adulthood Jake defected to the darkside and is now a passionate Norwich City supporter (althoughhe insists Posh is his second team).

GOOD LUCK ‘HITMAN HUGHES’ AND THE BOYSBest of luck to former Face of ESP Lauren Hughes and the rest of the ESF Sports stable with special mentions to mycompatriots Petch, Doms, Mickey, Paolo and George who’ll be lacing up their boxing gloves in aid of Sue Ryder at theHoliday Inn on Saturday March 3 for a night of white collar boxing. See you there!

So how did a teenager who failed his first attempt at A-levelsand was fired from McDonald’s for ‘having no communicationskills’ become one of the most enviable TV presenters on thegogglebox?

I caught up with Jake in the pit lane before the lights turnedgreen for race start…

Needless to say you’re in a great job but how did youget into it?

“I realise I’m in a fortunate position doing a job a lot of peoplewould like to do and I’m proud and honoured to be doing it. MyTV career kind of unfolded in front of me, I found something Iwas good at and loved. But it all started when I was a runneron Rapture TV. I got a break presenting a show in place of aguy who called in sick and that led to presenting children’s TVbut it was sport I really wanted to work on and I just keptchasing my goal until one day the BBC put their faith in me!”

You travel the world covering F1 but surely it’s beennice to come home for this event?

“Yes it has. It made me smile driving into the city for this eventand going past Peterborough District Hospital where I wasborn and seeing it all shut down! But in all seriousness it’sreally nice to come back home and little things bring backgreat memories. The NSPCC here in Peterborough are doingsome incredible work and I was keen to support them.Something like £500,000 has been raised since 2006 and it’sall been spent locally.”

What’s the best thing about your job?

“The best thing is also the worst thing due to the fact it’s sodraining and exhausting working from country to country andadjusting to different climates and time zones. I’m also dealingwith two pundits (Eddie Jordan and David Coulthard) whoaren’t particularly disciplined when it comes to live television!That doesn’t help when you’re on air for hours on end withoutan autocue but I guess that’s what makes it all fantastic too.”

And what have you been doing since the end of lastseason’s F1 championship?

“I’ve been preparing to present track cycling during theOlympics. Plus, attending loads of meetings to ensure BBCviewers continue to get the best out of watching F1 followingchanges to the sport’s rights that Sky now play a part in.We’ve been working hard to keep it compelling andimpressive. The BBC is also focused on getting the best out ofthe Euros this summer. I’ll be working on that football coverageand later in 2012 the Sports Personality of the Year.”

So is this season going to be another master class byVettel and Red Bull in winning the championship?

“Seb and the car are peaking at the same time. Lastseason he was a much better driver than the year previousand he absolutely blew Mark Webber out of the water.That’s a measure of how good he is because Mark is afantastic driver too. But the car is king and the car is morethan half of the battle. A great driver in a poor car stillwon’t win a race and at the moment Red Bull areamazing.”

Can former world champion Kimi Raikkonen seriouslychallenge on his return to the sport in a Lotus Renault?

“Lotus will go into the season a week behind everyoneelse in terms of testing due to a chassis issue they’ve hadbut the return of Kimi is great for the team and for F1. Kimiwill definitely be one to watch but don’t write off MarkWebber. I saw Mark recently and he’s driven, relaxed andfitter than ever. It’s the first time a quarter of the grid areworld champions. There are six of them out there gunningfor repeat glory but I still wouldn’t bet against Vettel doingit for the third time.”

And finally, was Ayrton Senna the greatest?

“Without doubt. I would have loved to have seen him racein my time presenting. Right from the beginning he hadthe edge – he was incredible. At the start of his F1 careerhe took an uncompetitive car in a Toleman almost to a winat Monaco and that kind of feat doesn’t happen anymore.He was at the back of the grid in the rain, the car wasmoving around even in a straight line and despite this hecontinued to push the car to its limits. He ended up almostbeating Alain Prost in what was a truly remarkableperformance. He was simply the most competitive anddramatic driver of his era.”

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TAIO CRUZ’S UKDJ AT HALOIf Krappe is your surname then you get myrespect for being taken seriously as asuccessful club promoter.

That’s why James (Krappe) deserves a mention for his Official Club Nights at Halo, whichour Face of ESP Jessica Lockhart and many other revelers have told me is a cracking night.

The next one on Friday March 9features KrystalRoxx, the official UK DJfor Taio Cruz. Halo will once again behome to glam house / chart remixesand smooth and sexy RnB.

Looking good is mandatory as there’llbe a TV crew and photographer onhand to grab shots of the partycrowd. Girls can get a 'ladies pass'and half price drinks all night long.I’ll wear a dress then.

Mention ESP on the door and you’llget in for £3 before 11pm or £5entry after. For details call Halo on01733 343035.

MotherIt’s Mother’s Day this month so it’d be rude of me not to compile a list ofwords that remind me of my mamma: Drama, pasta e fasul, anxiety,tradition, smile, work, grey roots, honest, blood pressure, fried peppersand sausage, duty, garden, respect, fried macs, genuine, blatant,opening my letters and unconditional love.

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HOWARD’S CLAIM FORLOSS OF EARNINGS?Fabio Capello walked away from the worst job in Britain with a bundle of cash but spare athought for what his resignation means for local lookalike Howard Brown (pictured above).Howard, I have Capello’s home address if you want to claim a loss of earnings…

BRILLIANT BEEMERSAYS ADIOS!It was supposed to be my turn. I’d been waiting a month but then the heartbreaking callfrom TJ came in… “Pep, I have some bad news. James is taking the S1000RR to a highspeed circuit in Spain so I’m afraid you’ll have to wait until April to throw your leg over her now.”

I was devastated. The hottest thing on two wheels stood me up for a boring ride along the Costa Brava and a trip to sunny Seville. My promise of a romantic blast on some damp B-roads and maybe a ride out to Sawtry obviously didn’t push her beautifully made switchgear.

Bidding her farewell, I couldn’t hold myself back – I lost control momentarily when thisphoto was taken – I just had to have her. I apologise to my sponsors Balderston for thesudden outburst of uncontrollable lust. April will soon be here. In the meantime, in thewords of Celine Dion… “My love will go on…”

CAUGHT IN THE ACT!"Just my luck. I couldn't decide on two strikers with Rooneysuspended but I come across a great pair as soon as I resign!"

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BORN TO RUN, SWIM ANDDANCE FOR SPORT RELIEF This year’s Sports Relief is just around the corner. It takes placebetween March 23-25with the aim of raising some serious cashfor vulnerable people across the UK and the world's poorestcountries. If you fancy going the extra mile locally, and doing yourbit for charity then you can choose to take on either one, three orsix miles at Ferry Meadows amongst other places. You can enteronline at www.bbc.co.uk/sportrelief. Myself and some of theESP team will be taking part so if you're interested we'll see youthere.

Before that though, there's a night of celebritainment on FridayMarch 23 on BBC One with special Sport Relief episodes ofshows like Miranda, Outnumbered, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, 8Out of 10 Cats, Mock the Week, A Question of Sport and Let'sDance For Sport Relief which has seen a number of comedians puttheir unique twists on popular dance routines. This one includesmy old Edinburgh Festival flat mate comedian Patrick Monahan(see www.espmag.co.uk for my interview with Patrick).

And it wouldn't be Sport Reliefwithout David Walliams taking ona swimming challenge. His 140

mile swim along the Thames raised more than £1m, saw him rescue a dog anddodge a few floaters – but that's enough about Amanda Holden and his otherjudges on Britain's Got Talent...

Anyway, good luck to everyone taking part in miles for Sport Relief.

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The page that's got a new sitcom idea for Sir David Jason. In it he tracks down the

writers of the awful The Royal Bodyguardand using the sword the Queen knighted himwith, makes them stick their heads in a toilet

bowl while I pull the chain. It's called 'The Royal Flush'.

FUNHOUSE COMEDY The Falcon in Whittlesy introduces livestand up comedy this month. The line-up includes TV's charming northerner Craig Murray(most recently seen on the PlusNet Broadband

advert), energetic and satirical Geoff Norcot, Chris Turner and CarlySmallman. It starts at 8.30pm, tickets £10. www.funhousecomedy.co.uk

3March

BRETT GOLDSTEIN After starring in the Edinburgh Festivalproduction of Ben Elton’s Popcorn andscoring one of the main roles in Noel Clarke’s filmThe Knot, Brett Goldstein is embarking on his

critically acclaimed national tour – Brett Goldstein Grew Up In A Strip Club.Brett shares with you his cocktail of mafia, drugs and stripping with storiesguaranteed to make you laugh even though you feel like you’re sittingthrough someone else’s therapy! Catch him live at the Key Theatre thismonth. Box office: 01733 207239.

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STAMFORD COMEDY CLUB This month’s comedy at Stamford ArtsCentre includes Nick Revell a well established comedianwho’ll make you laugh and think, Gary Colman who

Frank Skinner rates as – ‘Highly inventive and very funny’ – and Rachel Parris asuperb musical comic and finalist in the 2010 Funny Women Awards. Tickets are£12 (£10, £8 students and groups). Box office: 01780 763203.

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FUNHOUSE COMEDY TThe comedy nights at North Street Barin Peterborough are establishingthemselves as a top night out. This month seesanother great line-up with Philberto headlining – a

Comedy Store regular with a hard hitting style – and Karen Bayley and theLong Intros supporting with compere for the night, Paul T Eyres. Tickets £7 inadvance from North Street Bar or buy online fromwww.funhousecomedy.co.uk

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LATE BAR COMEDY CLUB There’s another great night of laughspromised at the Late Bar and Venue Comedy Club inBourne on Abbey Road. Headliner for the night is the

ever popular Junior Simpson, with support from Alfie Moore and compereScott Bennett. The night includes a three course meal and tickets are £15 inadvance on 01778 393644.

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VOODOO STANDS UP The line-up at the Voodoo Lounge inStamford includes Craig Murray – oneof those comics who just walks on stage and youknow from the outset he’s going to be good.

Andrew Bird is a London based comic who’s widely respected by his comedypeers with the likes of Rhod Gilbert describing him as – ‘funny as hell’. He’snot only an entertaining storyteller but a fine stand-up. Pay on the door £8 or£6 advance from www.mamaliz.co.uk

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THE LAST LAUGHWITH STEWARTFRANCIS Before you turn to the Paparazzi page and see if youcan spot anyone you know, may I direct you towww.espmag.co.uk for a fantastic Q&A I did withcomedian Stewart Francis. You may have seen himon Live At The Apollo or Mock The Week where he'sa regular guest with his quick-fire one liners anddeadpan delivery. He's a brilliant act hand-picked byRicky Gervais to be the opening act on his last tourand I can't recommend Stewart's stand-up showenough. It's on at the Cresset on Thursday April 12.Box office: 01733 265705.

WHERE'S MY MATTCARDLE QUOTE? I didn't find out ESP reporter Mikey Clarke hadinterviewed X Factor singer Matt Cardle till after ithappened. (You can read it on P.12)

It's a shame because I would've liked Mikey to get aquote off Matt for me... Not for my page, but topaint my living room. Before he ruined that BiffyClyro song, Cardle used to be a painter anddecorator. In fact, the pictures at the relaunch partyof Heart FM look like Cardle brought along his paintgun and gave Kev Lawrence and Toby Anstis' facesa quick spray tan! Altogether now – “When twotans collide they fade together…”

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ROBIN HELPSANNA’S HOPEIt was good to see Stamford charity Anna’s Hope benefit substantially fromthe Holiday On Ice show Tropicana, and it sounds like they’ve found a newcelebrity friend in Robin Cousins.

A cash donation from the show plus bucket collections raised £5,000 for thecharity which helps children with brain tumours.

Robin Cousins, Dancing On Ice judge and creator of the Tropicana ice showtook time out to have photos taken with some of the children and familieswho are being supported through their treatment and rehabilitation by thecharity.

Carole Hughes from Anna’s Hope told us – “Robin is now a friend and a lifelong supporter of Anna's Hope which is really appreciated. He has a lovelycaring rapport with the children and their parents which is lovely. Everypenny raised will go towards funding the charities aims.”

YOU’RE APOET ANDYOU KNOW ITThis month sees Verse 2012 take place, an all newpoetry festival for Stamford. From WednesdayMarch 28 to Monday April 2, Verse 2012 bringsyou big names in UK poetry, Ian McMillan and JohnHegley plus Peterborough's finest national touringduo, The Dead Poets.

A poetry takeaway will be situated within StamfordArts Centre on the Saturday and Pint of Poetry in theCellar Bar from 9.30pm. There will also be poetrythemed films screened during the festival and wewill even have a Stamford Poet Laureate announcedfor the first time too!

There is loads going on throughout the Verse festivalso take a look at www.stamfordartscentre.com/verse2012 for all the info.

THE STONESIN STAMFORDIt’s a great month for live music in my home town this month and the Corn Exchange is playing its part hosting Rolling Stones tribute actThe Stones. Universally known as, the greatestrock and roll band in the World, the real RollingStones have sold over 200 million albumsworldwide, with hits such as Satisfaction, Start MeUp, Honkey Tonk Women and Jumping Jack Flashto name but a few.

Now The Stones bring to the stage all the energyand excitement of a live Rolling Stones concert.This is not a ‘tongue in cheek’ approach, but aserious tribute to their music billed as – ‘a show soclose to the original that you will simply not believeyour eyes or your ears’!

Having worked on the actual Rolling Stones’ tourand rubbed shoulders with the boys (bit of namedropping!) I’ll be doing my best to catch this nightmyself and see if they’re on fire as much as Mickand the lads were in St. Petersburg!

Catch them on Saturday March 3, tickets are £16from the box office: 01780 766455.

The organisers of the Riverside Festival tell me things are developing nicelyand as this year’s event will be ticket only for the first time they’re advisingyou don’t hang about.

As the music festival makes its welcome return on Saturday July 7 on theMeadows numbers are limited so demand’s expected to be high. Shell outnow on their early bird deal so you don’t miss out – £5 for adults, £3accompanied children aged 5-12 years and under fives go free but still needa ticket. You can grab one from the Stamford Arts Centre or onlinewww.stamfordartscentrecom.

They’re still looking for volunteers to help make the festival happen so if youfancy doing your bit, either head down to the next planning meeting onMarch 4 at 5pm at Mama Liz’s or call Jenny on 01778 343337.

Keep up to date with all the latest on www.riversidefestival.co.uk

For my Q&A this month Icaught up with Stamford’sanswer to JimmyQuadrophenia and dare I sayit ‘friend’ of mine RichardSorbi. Sorbi plays bass in theup-and-coming hit makersthe Harrington Blues! With alittle help from the rest ofthe cast of Harrington’s hevery nicely answered a fewcamp questions for me!

What’s your favourite night out in Stamford?

“Our favourite night out in Stamford would have tobe us playing in Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge, andwhen we're not gigging you'll probably find us in theLord Burghley.”

What’s you favourite Stamford restaurant / take away?

“As a band we've come to the decision that you can'tbeat a Zorba 4.”

Who is your favourite current band?

“Our favourite current band is THE HARRINGTONBLUES.” (Very Noely Liam-ish of you! Lol)

What five bands would feature on your dreamfestival line-up?

“A dream festival would consist of the HarringtonBlues… Kasabian, the Rifles, the Rolling Stones andChas ‘n’ Dave.”

What four celebs/musicians would you inviteto a dinner party?

“We would invite Keith Moon, Noel Gallagher, ElvisPresley and Angelos Epithemo.”

Q&Awith Richard Sorbi fromthe Harrington Blues

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paparazziCaught in the act?JAKE HUMPHREYHITS TOWN AND KINGS GO TO THE PROMFormer city boy Jake Humphrey made a return to Peterborough at a fundraisingdinner in aid of the NSPCC Peterborough Business Support Group, and proved hewas number one with Formula One fans in the city.

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Ilove the hair, I love the songsand I really love the voice sospeaking to Emeli Sandé it waspleasant not to be disappointedby the lady herself.

With all eyes on her following the Brits,the success of her No. 1 album OurVersion of Events and a headline tournext month this girl has well and trulystepped out of the shadows.

Emeli has been around in the musicindustry far longer than you mightrealise as a very successful songwriter.She’s written songs for the likes of TinieTempah, Professor Green and Chipmunkthrough to Cheryl Cole, the Saturdaysand even Susan Boyle!

Having then crept into our conscious-ness providing vocals on tracks likeRead All About It with Professor Greenand then her own single Heaven, she’struly stepped out into the limelight. Iwonder if it’s all been part of a carefulplan?

“I really wanted to make sure thatwhen I came out and introduced myselfas an artist I had the right music andeverything, I really wanted to take careand time with it,” Emeli explains. “But Iwas writing for a couple of yearsbefore… it wasn’t really planned, butthis is the way it turned out and I’mreally glad I had that experience beforenow.”

The big surprise from this talentedyoung woman is that she’s equallybrainy as she is musically gifted. Emeli

was once studying medicine –specifically clinical neuro-science! Shemay well have become a doctor had shenot got a break in the industry anddecided to quit Glasgow University infavour of music.

“I always knew I wanted to be amusician from when I was very youngand that was essentially what I wantedto do, but I also loved school, scienceand learning and medicine, and neverfound a way to put them all together.They’re all different sides of me and itgot to a point when I thought I reallywant to do music and the door ofopportunity opened and I thought I hadto do it. It was never a case of notenjoying medicine, I just knew thatmusic was the one thing I’d loved as akid.”

So should someone keel over in front ofher would she be able to save the day?

“Well I know my basic first aid,” shelaughs “but I’d definitely need to revisefor something more complicated!”

Writing songs since the age of 11 whilegrowing up in rural Scotland, Emeli waslucky to have support from her parentswhich has helped maintain her progressinto music.

“My parents have always been verysupportive and very encouraging ofwhat I do whether it’s medicine ormusic so I guess it comes from themand how they brought us up. Theyalways say if you work hard atsomething why shouldn’t it work out for

you, so I think that attitude is what I’veadopted.”

Emeli has a very distinctive look with anamazing blonde quiff and a style of herown but isn’t overly obsessed with herimage and the latest fashions – “It’s notreally on my top of priorities, I like toexpress myself how I look and changemy hair when I want. I really lovefashion and finding really cool dressesand things like that but it would nevercome before music, I think it’s just a funpart of it.”

Down her arm is a tattoo of the artistFrida Khalo – a tribute to someonewhose qualities she admires – “Fridawas a very strong woman,” Emeliexplains “and reminds me that youhave to be quite brave in what you doand put yourself out there and say ‘thisis who I am’, and I try to adopt thatwhen I’m making anything.

“I would never want to be limited inwhat I can do and be branded. I lovechanging and trying new things out.”

Next month Emeli will be on tour butsurprise, surprise she’ll still be penningnew tunes for herself and others.There’s just no stopping her!

“I’m going to be writing with Alicia Keysagain which will be good and I’ve beenworking with Labrinth on his newalbum so lots of different things and I’vebeen working with the originalSugababes as well. I really want to getback into writing, I really love that partof it.”

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charlotte.jolly@espmag.co.ukESP’s Charlotte Jolly has all thelatest health and beauty news…

Make sure your mum feels extra special and pampered this Mother’sDay with a selection of beauty goodies to keep her (smelling) sweet.

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Think pink and show your mum just how much you appreciate herwith some great gifts from The Body Shop. Moroccan Rose BodyButter (£12.50) will rehydrate her skin with a sweet-smelling rosescent. The Natrulift Skincare Kit (£28) will address the signs ofageing and soften the appearance of lines and wrinkles: a perfectpamper at home present. Bag includes softening cream cleanser,softening toner, firming day cream and firming night cream.

Instead of giving her flowers give her the scent instead with thefabulous limited edition fragrance Happy In Bloom from Clinique.This lovely fresh, floral scent brings to mind a frosted spring morningwith an aura of dew laden flowers (perfume spray, 30ml £25.00).

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OPI, famous for its hugerange of fabulous coloursand effects, have some greatshades for carrying off theneon or nude look too.Bubble Bath really is thenudest of nudes and I amwell and truly addicted! Thissheer soft pink shade makesyour nails look like they barely have any polish onthem at all but makes for this season’s most

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accent on an otherwise nude face.” I completelyagree. The only way to really make your lips pop is tohave a subtle look on both the cheeks and eyes.Alternatively, you can play up the eyes, as long as lipsand cheeks are kept nude.

The centerpiece of the collection is the new eyepalette which features six classic Bobbi shades thatare sure to look flattering on everyone. Pair any of thecolors with a bright lip, such as the Cosmic Pink lipgloss (£17), for a look that embodies fresh, effortlesscool.

Either of the two eye-popping shades (Ultra VioletShimmer Wash and Bluebell Eyeshadow, £15.50)create a perfectly playful and stunning look whenteamed with a nude lip.

Lisa Eldridge for No. 7 has created asimilarly mixed palette of bright and mutedtones – there’s an Enlightening Highlighter(£13), a Brightening Eye Palette (£13) andtwo bold Cream Blush (£10) colours –Blooming Pink and Blossoming Pink – onefor a full-on flourish of colour, the otherfor a natural coral flush. And there are

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The NHS has launched a Facebook page – Quit Together Peterborough – to help encourage theone in four smokers in the city to quit smoking.

The page encourages smokers to make an online pledge to stop smoking as well as to raisemoney for the British Heart Foundation by inviting their Facebook friends to sponsor them. It’sbeen launched just in time for National No Smoking Day on Wednesday March 14, aiming toreduce tobacco related death and illness by motivating smokers to quit together.

The Facebook page is a brilliant idea as it gives people trying to quit access to an array of supportservices and information from the NHS to kick the habit, as well as allowing them to share theirstories and offer others help and encouragement. The NHS is hoping that the power of socialmedia and peer support will greatly increase people’s chances of giving up. Online tools such asa smoking calculator help you calculate the savings you could make if you quit and what thismoney could buy. Additionally, you can even download an iPhone app to give you daily messagesof support.

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The gym in Bretton is the only one in the city touse the newly launched Myzone belt – a fantasticnew gadget that makes any form of movementmeasurable and makes getting healthy your way,easier than ever.

Our Face of ESP Jessica Lockhart keeps in shapeas she works in fitness and teaches Zumba butnow she can keep track of all of her movement,heart rate, calories burned and more by wearingthe Myzone belt. The good thing is you don’t haveto be a member of a gym to use it, an expert tounderstand it or a fitness addict to get the best out of it – even taking the kids to the park will be recorded!

It’s a simple device that holds the data ofwhatever movement you’ve done and breakseverything down into colours so it’s easy to gaugewhat level of activity you’ve done. If you want towork your body a bit harder or lose weight you justneed to step things up a bit and get yourself intothe next colour zone so no stressing over heart rate figures.

This new idea is motivational too as you canchallenge yourself to improve or pit yourselfagainst a friend. It measures calories, effort andalso Myzone points which you can build up.Feelgood Fitness run a reward scheme so the moreMyzone points the more prizes you could winwhich is a real incentive to train harder.

You don’t have to be a member to benefit fromMyzone though, just pop into Feelgood Fitnesseach week to download your information to thecomputer and see how you’re doing. It makesgetting fit easier to understand and is completely

tailored to you. If you play footy, go running or just walk the dog it’ll all be calculated to see ifyou’re doing enough for your particular age,weight and ability.

If you are a member of the gym, wear it in classand it’ll be easy to make sure you’re working to theright level for you personally as you won’t have tokeep up with others in the class – you’ll all just beaiming to get in your personal ‘green zone’ forexample. The Myzone belt is £50 to buy and it’s £5a month to download and analyse your data.

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CLARKE’SRESTAURANT19 North Street, Peterborough, PE1 2RA. Tel: 01733 892681

Clarke’s Restaurant on North Street really is Peterborough’shidden gem. The phrase fine dining is perfectly suited to thiseatery, especially if you fancy a little something that’s goingto stretch your pallet.

The restaurant itself is very classy, minimal (less is moreafter all) and opens up a whole new dining experience. Youwon’t find your table too close to anyone else’s, so it’s greatif you want a quiet romantic meal with your better half. Wehad already set our expectations quite high as we’d heardsome great comments from people who’ve alreadyexperienced the food here, and were greeted by a very wellpresented waitress who promptly took us to our table.

Already impressed with the look of the place and the serviceso far, we ordered our drinks and let head chef Lee Clarkechoose a selection of dishes from the menu to prepare for us– we hadn’t seen the menu so the entire meal was going tobe a surprise.

After a short while the first course was brought to our table– it was faultless! The dish was confit chicken leg, garlic,black pudding and quail’s egg, and was so perfectlypresented I didn’t want to ruin it up by eating it (but I did ofcourse!). I’d describe the portion size as a ‘teasing taster’ ofthe amazing food the chef can cook, with so much flavourpacked into this delicate little dish.

Fresh bread was also served along with the first course –even that was to die for. We were told the bread had beenbaked just a few hours before, and all dishes are homemadeand freshly prepared on the day.

After devouring the first course and all the bread (notknowing there were four more courses to come) out camethe second course – homemade Brawn (boiled pig’s head)with Dorset crab and citrus salad. Now we hadn’t a cluewhat this was when we tried it, and I can only describe thepresentation as near perfect again – it looked similar to thefilling of a pork pie but without the pastry. It wasn’t quite tomy taste but would suit someone who’s a fan of moreadventurous flavours.

Following the Brawn was stone bass, fondant potato,parsnip purée and crispy carrots. I’m not usually a massivefish fan but having tried the sea bass I can officially say I’mconverted – it was delicious. The potato fondant was oozing with moorish flavours and the parsnip purée was aperfect accompaniment to the fish – this was definitely myfavourite dish.

The fourth dish was fillet of beef wellington, ox tongue andcheek with textures of onion. We spotted the beefwellington straight away but didn’t realise we had ox tongueon our plate. At this point head chef Lee came to our tableand was keen for us to try the unknown ingredient. The oxcheek was so tender it just fell apart; the ox tongue was fullof flavour but again is an acquired taste and texture. Themini beef wellington was simply mouthwatering –everything from the pastry to the meat itself. There was justthe right amount of sauce drizzled on the plate, along withtiny cubes of turnip which seemed to break up the meatinesson the plate and added a little kick.

Finally we were presented with a dessert to share – textureof chocolate, which is every woman’s dream! It wasstunning to look at not to mention how it tasted. There wasa mini, melt in the middle chocolate pud, white chocolatejelly, Clarke’s own version of an Oreo cookie, and a smalltaster of chocolate ganache (similar to a chocolate truffle) itreally was a wonderful mixture of chocolately delights!

The menu changes daily with the market, and vegetarianchoices are available on request. Two courses are £30 andfour courses £40, while a three course lunch is £15.

We were both incredibly impressed with the quality of thefood and you won’t find anything else like this inPeterborough. Lee’s knowledge and training is from his timein London and you definitely get top London standards – heknows his food, what flavours go well together and how topresent it in the most stunning way.

Lara Johnson

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“The phrase fine dining is perfectly suited to this eatery, especially ifyou fancy a little something that’s going to stretch your pallet”

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Peterborough based nutritionistKaren Devine continues her series onthe health benefits of eating aplateful of colour…Natural chemicals in plant foods are known to protect healand repair our body. Eating a diet high in various coloursfrom plant foods will bring a host of phyto-chemicals(chemicals from plants) which are known to deliver healthbenefits along with the vitamins, minerals and fibre theyalso contain.

The ‘rainbow’ assortment from our plant foods bring green,red, white, blue, purple, yellow and orange pigments whichdeliver these special chemicals to support health.

This month let’s add a good splash of green. In the Chinesefive elements the spring time is represented by the colourgreen as it symbolises new growth, renewal and regeneration.

One major vegetable that has many health benefits isbroccoli or the little trees as the kids (and the big onesamongst us) call them.

Broccoli is a member of the cabbage and cruciferous familywhich is native to Europe, (possibly for over 2,000 years).

The phyto-chemicals found in broccoli are compounds

known as Glucosinolates. The two mainones are sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol.

SULFORAPHANE /INDOLE – 3 –CARBINOL may help in –

Cancer prevention

Improving the liver’s ability to detoxifytoxins

Removing unfavourable types ofoestrogen

Inhibiting the helicobater pylori bacterium(responsible for most peptic ulcers!)

Boiling broccoli to death is not advised asit reduces the effectiveness of thesespecial compounds, however slightlysteaming it can improve and make themmore readily available (3-5 mins only).

Broccoli sprouts are also worth a mention as they containmuch higher concentrations of these phyto chemicals.

These can be eaten in a number of ways such as slightlysteamed, added to salads, roasted or blended up and addedto mince, sauces etc to disguise it for the kids or the big kidsamongst us who find it hard to take!

In health,

Karen

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PERCEPTIVEWAY TO GO FOR A NAUGHTYWEEKENDOn the way to a hotel for a much neededweekend break away, Mr T says “check out thisnew app I’ve downloaded, it’s a voicerecognition sat nav, listen…” And confidently heannounced into his phone – “The Swan Hotel”.There was a slight pause whilst the infocomputed, before the Stephen Hawkins voiceannounced – “you have stated Yo! Monday, isthat correct?”. “Let mehave a go,” says I,“you’re obviously notspeaking clearlyenough,” and into thephone I re-stated, in mybest radio presenter voice –“The Swan Hotel”. Again the slightpause, then the familiar monotonevoice clicked in – “you have stated... Porn. Isthat correct?” Porn?! It was our anniversaryweekend and we’d got a night away from thekids – did it really think we needed its directionsfor anything other than the hotel?!

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Welcome to this month’s bikers’ news feature brought to you by Wheels Motorcycles.

Well, after the snow and cold we all wentthrough things are definitely looking up forus bikers. February 11 saw the launch ofthe 2012 GSXR1000 L2 and as expectedSuzuki hasn’t disappointed us. After 26

years the GSXR is stillone of the mostsought after sportsbikes on the markettoday. Being thedaddy of the groupthe 1000cc machinepacks power andperformance intoevery component toguarantee the ride ofyour life.

Shaving 2kg from its kerb weight, the newGSX-R features a multitude of updatessuch as Brembo’s highly acclaimedMonoblock calipers for incredible brakingand engine revisions that provide even

more mid-range power making this thevery best GSX-R1000 ever produced. Youcan view these incredible bikes in storeand why not book yourself a test ride totruly appreciate what the GSX-R1000 cando for you.

Places on our exclusive Chris Walker trackday at Mallory Park are filling up fast so ifyou fancy a bit of one on one coachingfrom one of Britain’s most popular racersthen book your place now. Places makegreat gifts for your loved ones and havealways been days to remember in the pastso remember the date for your diary –July10, 2012. Spaces are available at £199 –a big saving on the normal price.

Shivering in the chill orsweltering in the heat… don’t sweat it! Discover‘Peterborough’s best kept secret’– RS Air conditioning – localguys with all the skills andexpertise right on your doorstep!While many other companiess are feeling the heat and goingunder, RS Air Conditioning’s kept its cool and has actuallyexpanded during the recession. A sure sign they’re doingsomething right!

We love a success story and with recommendations flyingforth from all types of businesses they’ve worked with, itlooks like Rob Tysoe and his guys are the ones you’re going to call.

As well as working locally with a number of well knownnames such as the city council at Bayard Place and OneLeisure at Huntingdon, RS Air Conditioning also works withcompanies up and down the country such as Waitrose, andas far afield as Jersey.

Running a business can involve a lot of blood, sweat andtears... but at least you can ditch the ‘sweat’ and make theday to day conditions a breeze with RS Air Conditioning’shelp. They take on everything from homes to majorinstallations, can offer servicing and maintenance to makesure your existing air con doesn’t pack up, and check to make

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When the heat is on that handy desk fan will prove highlyeffective at launching your paperwork into orbit but isutterly useless at cooling you down, and we all know howproductive we are when it’s too hot!

If air con is well maintained it costs 30 % less to run andthat has to be worthwhile when everyone’s counting thepennies. Think about it now, prevention is definitely betterthan cure.

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Some say he’s the legend that influenced the likesof Star Wars – and now Disney is attempting toturn him into a blockbuster franchise.

Brought to life in Edgar Rice Burroughs’ century-old novels, the man affectionately known as ‘JohnCarter of Mars’ gets his first big-budget makeover.

Finding Nemo and WALL-E director AndrewStanton moves out of his animation comfort zoneto helm the special effects-laden movie, whichsees relative unknown Taylor Kitsch – fromacclaimed TV series Friday Night Lights and as X-Men superhero Gambit in 2009’s Wolverine – playthe title role.

He stars as a battle-weary former militarycaptain who gets embroiled in a conflictbetween inhabitants of the Red Planet – in acast that includes Willem Dafoe, alongsideBrit actors Mark Strong, James Purefoy andSamantha Morton – and then rediscovershis humanity with this world on the brinkof collapse.

But can such an expensive moviesucceed without a big star name?Disney certainly thinks so.

Released: March 9 Cast: Taylor Kitsch, Willem Dafoe, Mark Strong Director: Andrew Stanton

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THE HUNGER GAMESReleased: March 23

Aiming to be a new franchise forthe younger adult demographic isthis much-hyped thriller, whichsees boys and girls fight to thedeath for TV ratings in the futuristicruins of North America. JenniferLawrence (X:Men: First Class),Josh Hutcherson (Journey 2) andLiam Hemsworth (the forthcomingExpendables 2) star.

THE PIRATES! Released: March 27

Those talented guys from Aardman(more specifically Chicken Run) setsail with their latest – andbizarrely-titled – stop-motioncapture animation, The Pirates! Inan Adventure with Scientists. HughGrant voices the captain – aimingfor the prestigious pirate of theyear award – alongside MartinFreeman and David Tennant.

WRATH OF THE TITANSReleased: March 30

After notching nearly $500 millionworldwide a couple of years back,the cast return with part two of aplanned blockbuster ‘gods andmonsters’ trilogy. SamWorthington’s Perseus has toembark on a treacherous quest tothe underworld to save Zeus(Liam Neeson) from the clutchesof his traitorous son. Co-starsRalph Fiennes.

Pattinson/Lautner/Stewart and co.ignite a stellar DVD/Blu-ray releasemonth with THE TWILIGHT SAGA:BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 (March12). It also boasts three blockbustercomputer-generated animations in theform of Shrek prequel PUSS INBOOTS and HAPPY FEET TWO (bothMarch 26), along with the joint StevenSpielberg/Peter Jackson pet projectTHE ADVENTURES OF TIN-TIN:SECRET OF THE UNICORN (March19). If thrills and spills are your thing,then Steven Soderbergh’s infectious thriller CONTAGION and sword-and-sandals action epic IMMORTALS (both March 5) should do the trick; withthe Oscar-nominated ‘Deep South’ drama THE HELP and the MarilynMonroe-inspired A WEEK WITH MARILYN (both March 12), still fresh inmind after the Academy Awards ceremony.

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BEL AMIReleased: March 9

Robert Pattinson (The TwilightSaga) attempts to show he can cutit outside of a popular teenfranchise in this French drama,which chronicles a young man’srise to power in Paris via hismanipulation of the city’s mostinfluential and wealthy women –with a cast that boasts ChristinaRicci, Uma Thurman and KristinScott Thomas.

21 JUMP STREETReleased: March 16

A slimmed-down Jonah Hill(Superbad) and chick-magnetChanning Tatum (GI Joe) star asunderachieving cops sent back toschool to bring down a dangerous drug ring, in thismodern, action-comedy moviereboot of the hit eighties serieswhich starred Johnny Depp (he’srumoured to be cameoing). Ice Cube co-stars.

CONTRABANDReleased: March 16

Mark Wahlberg headlines thisaction-thriller as a man forcedback into a life of crime after hisbrother botches a job forGiovanni Ribisi’s (Avatar)ruthless crime lord. But if theformer smuggler fails to returnfrom Panama with millions ofcounterfeit dollars, his wife(Kate Beckinsale) and sons willbe next on the hit list.

WE BOUGHT A ZOOReleased: March 16

Jerry Maguire helmer CameronCrowe directs this amazing truestory about a family man (MattDamon) who takes his twochildren on an adventure torenovate and re-open adilapidated zoo in southernCalifornia. With the aid of ScarlettJohansson he aims to return thesanctuary to its former glory.

THE DEVIL INSIDEReleased: March 16

One of the movie surprises of theyear is this horror, which sees awoman become involved in aseries of unauthorised exorcismsto discover what happened to heraccused-of-murder Mum. Despitegenerally poor reviews and no starnames, it only cost a $1 million tomake – and shot to box-officeNumber One in the States.

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THE DARKNESSII (PS3/360/PC)You have to piece something quiteoriginal together in the first-personshooter market to stand out – and forthe most part this sequel does justthat.

The monster is unleashed inside mobboss Jackie Estacado after his ‘family’is attacked by a mysterious andpowerful new enemy.

With shocking (but stylishly implemented) comic-book styleviolence he uses his demon arm powers to literally tear aparthis enemies, which – bar intermittent tedium – is a thoroughlyenjoyable jaunt.

KINGDOMS OF AMALUR:RECKONING (360/PS3/PC)Fate is the name of the game in EA’slatest blockbuster, inked bybestselling author RA Salvatore.

Your character – brought back fromthe dead – has no pre-destinedcourse as you manipulate thethreads of fate en route to enteringthe devastating ‘reckoning mode’ across this vast kingdom,which could easily take more than 100 hours to complete.

Despite its combat being more arcade-like than other RPGrivals, this is a vastly enjoyable experience and a worthy entry inthe genre canon.

FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 (PS3/360)After the original FFXIII version wasreleased to much fanfare (and aLeona Lewis track) two years ago – itheavily disappointed hardcore fanswith its linear and more westernisedstyling.

Now those Japanese geniuses atSquare Enix have gone back to the drawing board torelease a truly gorgeous-looking sequel that’s worthy ofthe Final Fantasy name.

Despite an improved battle system and environmentsthroughout, it’s still hampered by being an acquiredtaste – but if this is your thing it really is RPG gold.

SOULCALIBURV (360/PS3)SoulCalibur V really is a game of twohalves.

As a 3D beat ’em up it boasts lusciousvisuals, great arenas, noteworthymultiplayer action – and a better rosterthat axes the awful inclusion of StarWars characters in the last version.

But if you’re not a fan of this type of fighter it doesn’t really bringanything new to the party – in terms of combat and gamemodes – that hasn’t been done before to entice gamers awayfrom Street Fighter IV.

If you’re a ‘soul’ fan though – it does what it says on the tin.

METAL GEARSOLID HDCOLLECTION (360/PS3/PC)Throwing together three all-time classicsproves a recipe for success as Xboxjunkies – and indeed PlayStationfreshmen – get their first taste of thelegendary series.

The package consists of PS stalwartsMetal Gear Solid 2: Substance, Metal Gear Solid 3:Subsistence and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker on one disc– and in HD Solid Snake looks better than ever.

With combat advancements in recent years, newbies may findthe controls a little tedious and aspects of the games a littledated – but this is still a class act.

UFC:UNDISPUTED 3 (360/PS3)After rushing out the sequel a coupleof years back, THQ listened to fans forthe third instalment – and have comeback fighting with something that issimply knockout.

Complex controls have beenimpressively honed, all roundpresentation and game modespolished – and inclusion of the PRIDE organisation is amasterstroke.

Even though the roster has been overhauled with new blood,fan favourites are still there (Brock Lesnar, Quinton Jacksonetc), but more importantly newcomers can now ‘pick up andplay’ instead of just seasoned MMA veterans. Time to tap out.

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GRAND SLAMTENNIS 2 (PS3/360)There are very few areas of sportsgaming that EA don’t dominate –basketball is one, tennis is another.

It still may not rule the roost after thiseffort, but it does give it a bloody goodsmash with superb presentation andgraphics – and a great roster of newand old stars from Andy Murray toJohn McEnroe.

But with an indifferent control system and lack of engaginggame modes, this effort still trails the likes of Top Spin – and ismore ‘tour’ than ‘grand slam’.

MARIO & SONICAT THE LONDON2012 OLYMPICGAMES(3DS)Fresh off the back of last month’sWii offering, Mario and Sonic areback for another crack at gold onNintendo’s 3D handheld.

Sega’s offering boasts more than fifty Olympic-related sports,but most are quick-fire watered-down events – from the funtrack and field to the tedious sailing and weightlifting – withmost lacking innovation.

With the lack of the Wii version’s excellent ‘Dream Events’ –this just about scrapes onto the podium as an intermittentdistraction for youngsters in Olympic year.

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PLAYSTATION VITAHANDHELD CONSOLE &SONY’S LAUNCH GAMESREVIEWEDIf you’ve ever wanted a handheldconsole with the graphical power of aPS3 – then the new PS Vita definitelyhas the ‘wow’ factor.

It may not be particularly on the cheapside (around £229 for the Wi-Fiversion, £279 with 3G included) but itis without doubt the most advancedhandheld ever – with PS3 standardgraphics on a 5” OLED touch screen.

It comes complete with online gaming ‘on the go’ with full connectivity toyour PS3, great back catalogue of PSP games, front and rear facingcameras, dual analogue sticks – and one of the biggest game launches inhistory.

It’s a fantastic piece of kit, and playing the likes of Uncharted: GoldenAbyss (see that and other Sony exclusive launch titles reviewed online)was a simply stunning experience. There’s also a strong selection of thirdparty titles at launch, like EA’s FIFA football and Capcom’s Ultimate Marvelvs Capcom 3.

The only down points are few and far between. If you’ve got a PSP it’s likegoing from DVD to Blu-ray (as in PS2 to PS3 graphics), so that’s apersonal choice. Then there’s the price point (see above) and the need topurchase a memory card (but some come with console packages) – butit’s easy to see where the money’s gone in such an advanced machine.

To sum it up, if you’re a massive Playstation fan and want to have yourentire gaming world in the palm of your hands – then welcome to the nextgeneration of handhelds.

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Good luck to Rafroman fromPeterborough. He’s won through to makean appearance at the regional show ofthe MOBO Unsung 2012 tour whichhappens on March 1 at the Waterfront inNorwich. It’s a great achievement to havebeaten thousands of entrants to theprestigious MOBOs and it came after thepanel of industry judges shortlistedRafroman with two others and then chosehim as the winner for the regional gig.

Rafroman (AKA Rafiq Dixon) cant wait forNorwich and told me – “The MOBOs aresuch a huge event and it’s a greatopportunity to get more exposure andincrease awareness of my work.”

A lot of his writing is influenced by thethings that go on around him in his life.“My family and my environment havecontributed a lot to what I’ve gonethrough and that comes out in the writing.I’ve supported Tinie Tempah when hevisited Liquid here in Peterborough andthat was a massive experience. Now it’llbe with some top breakthrough acts onthe MOBO scene. I can’t wait!”

Some of the hottest new acts in urbanmusic including Lady Leshurr, ClementMarfo & The Frontline are scheduled toappear at the Waterfront. Rafroman has anumber of gigs booked on a tour of Walesand the North West starting at the end ofMarch, but first the matter of the MOBOgig on March 1where I’m sure he’ll be ahuge success.

Let’s hope this is his big break. Take alook at his video on www.mobo.com.

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Saturday March 17will see a lot of people out celebrating St Patrick’s Day and Mama Liz’s Voodoo Lounge in Stamford is putting on a greatevening where you can celebrate, see some top local bands and help a very good cause called Lucy’s Hope 4 Others.

Four bands are on the bill: Two Point Zero, Recreation Ground Road, Flawless Victory and Latest Gossip. They’re all getting together for this specialevening which also features Dave ‘Tucker’ Spencer with a St Patrick’s night disco set. Lucy's Hope 4 Others is an Oakham based charity formed by agroup of family and friends helping to raise much needed funds for the neonatal unit at Leicester Royal. The group aim to raise as much support aspossible for all kinds of equipment to assist the unit in their hard work.

The St Paddy’s night gig is in the middle of a very busy month at Mama Liz’s which also sees the first heat of the East Midlands Battle of the Bandson Friday March 9.

There’s another four band bill on Friday March 23 headed by German three piece, the Lost Rivers in their first UK show, also, Kontakte, the ElectricMainline and Black Light Pioneer.

Saturday March 24 is a date for alternative country fans. All the way from Kentucky, USA, the Dirt Daubers headline with the wonderful andenigmatic Miss Quincy & The Showdown, making a very welcome return to the Voodoo Lounge. With support from Southern Discomfort and OldBoy it should be a lively evening.

For more info on these gigs and music samples of some of the artistes log on to www.mamaliz.co.uk.

MONTH OF MUSIC @ MAMA’S

Congratulations to Colin Smith and partner, Monique Benoitton, on the birthof their daughter, Eliza Mona on February 9.

With, mum Monique being a dancer, singer and choreographer, and dadColin, busy with his sound systems and his bands Citizen Smith,Brotherhoods Roundabout and The Pigs , it’s likely that Citizen Smith Jnrwill have plenty of artistic genes.

The text I received told me that from birth Eliza has loads of really dark curlyhair… more than dad then!

PETERBOROUGH HAS ANEW CITIZEN SMITH

Another name recently confirmed to perform at The WillowFestival this May are alternative/indie band Trouble WithTuesday. The band who’ve enjoyed a number of radio airplaysrecently, are scheduled to appear at the festival on Friday May25. The band’s singer, Adam Compton, whose family live inWerrington, also performs locally on the ever-growing acousticscene and you can catch this talented singer/songwriter inPeterborough on Saturday March 3 at the Westwood Hotel. OnTuesday March 6 at the Elm Tree, and the Boro Bar onSaturday March 24.

Things are coming together nicely for The Willow Festival andhere at ESP we can’t wait! More than 60 of the 123 bands who’llappear have now been confirmed with local talent signed firstand TWF organisers have chosen the cream of the city’s musicscene to represent Peterborough at the 2012 festival. Keep up todate with all the latest on www.thewillowfestival.com.

TROUBLE WITHTUESDAY SIGNUP FOR TWF

The Sound Injectors are organising another Amplifields music festival. Thetwo day music festival will be held at Moulton Seas End, near Spalding onSaturday June 30 and Sunday July 1. The two day event will see over20 live acts performing on the outdoor stage along with a large selection offestival attractions.

Organiser Katie Blackbourne said – "Last year we also had over 20 bandsperform at Amplifields and we raised £500 for the playing field charity.”

You will be able to camp on the 4 acre site over the weekend this year andthere will be other attractions at the festival. Co-organiser Jaycee Bowmantold ESP it would be an ideal event for car or scooter clubs to rally.

We’ll bring you more details on the gig nearer the time but if you want toenquire about the facilities for the weekend call 07790 547464 or go toAmplifields on facebook.

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The lady who is responsible for my favourite saxophone solo iscoming to the Stamford Corn Exchange on Saturday March 10.The mercurial singer/actress Hazel O’Connor visits as part of herUK tour. She leapt to fame in the 80s starring in the cult movieBreaking Glass, in which she also sang the title track. Other hitswere Eighth Day and Will You. The latter features that smoothsilky saxophone solo that has never been surpassed andcomplements superb lyrics written by Hazel.

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Jess and Ann Caprio are the embodiment of the pub landlord and lady; I wouldn’tbe surprised that should you have the inclination to look up the term in athesaurus they’d be referenced. Every time I’ve walked into the Cherry Tree eitherAnn or Jess are there. They’ll be behind the bar or in the kitchen or the garden orcasually chatting to customers and more often than not, with a smile.

They took over the pub on September 11, 1995 after Ann had been running arestaurant in Mablethorpe and Jess worked the dray for Carlsberg. “I alwayswanted my own business,” says Ann, “and the chance came to run therestaurant and through that the Cherry Tree.” Such is the work ethic of this hardworking couple that they ran both the restaurant and the Cherry Tree and Jessstill rode the dray!

The Tree had long been a music pub engendered by the late great Pete Carter andstill vibrant Joan Carter. Although there was a two year gap between themretiring from the pub and Jess and Ann taking over they say they weredetermined to ensure its reputation and following in the city.“Our first weekendwe booked Who Knows, Jacob’s Ladder and Porky Pig.” Yes the very same onewe see rocking pubs today. “You have to give people the bands they want to see,Smithy, Retrolux, Porky Pig – they play the songs they know.” Jess carries on –“That’s the ones that they come to see and spend their money over the bar too!”Wise man that Jess.

Their music weekends are also a big part of their diary, the very last one beingMarch 24 - 25. “We’ve spent a lot of time and money on the garden and it’sbeen worth it, the music days are great.” Ann is quite wistful about the last one –“Yeah it’s going to be great but emotional, I am looking forward to it but it will bestrange being the last one.”

It’s not just a music pub the Tree, it’s a community pub as Ann explains – “WhenEMAP, Marshalls and Guild House went we lost loads of custom at lunchtime,the easy option would’ve been to close at lunch but we didn’t, we got pensioners

and community groups in like the Zipper Club, the Heartfelt Club and ScooterClub.” The pub really has become a community facility and that’s reflected by itssuccess as a business and as a charity fundraiser. As Ann tot’s up on her fingersthe amount, Jess helps with the ways they’ve raised it – “Pantos, music days,raffles, theme nights, all sorts!”

“It must be in the region of £30,000 we’ve raised for the Musicians Unionbenevolent fund, Thorpe Hall, Help For Heroes and other local charities,” saysAnn, visibly proud. That’s an amazing accomplishment for a couple who run aseven day a week business and it should be recognised as that.

It’s also a great football pub with Posh fans enjoying a few beers before thematch or watching a big game on the box. Jess recounts a story about a WorldCup match between his beloved Italy and England – “England won and this ladysays to me, ‘I bet you’re gutted Jess’, I said a why? My till is a full to brimming!”– spoken in his best Flettonese and with a true business brain!

It’s going to be a massive wrench for them to leave after 17 years, they’reprobably the longest serving landlord and lady in the area. They appreciate thatbut are also looking ahead to spending quality time with their five grandchildrenand giving themselves a chance to be grandparents. They also plan a major triparound Europe taking in Poland and Germany to catch up with old friends they’vestruggled to see over the years. They’re also going to get a lot of use out of theirmotor home travelling the sights of Britain and Ann’s going to tackle an OpenUniversity degree to prove to herself that she can!

I shall be seeing them at the Maverick Festival in July which kind of takes me fullcircle with them as I first met Jess at Cambridge Folk Festival 16 years ago. Hewas lying on the grass in front of the beer tent challenging all comers to an armwrestle – priceless!

Saturday March 31 is their last night and it’s quite fitting that Porky Pig will betheir last band, it kind of completes the story on what has been an incrediblejourney. You’ll struggle to get in the place that night and you’ll find it more difficultto find a dry eye in the house. I for one wish them both a long, happy, fun filledretirement. I can’t think of a couple who deserve it more than Jess and Ann, theyare very, very special people.

Good luck to Ann and Jess from all at ESP, and many thanks for youyears of support!

And welcome to Janet and Tony who are the new faces behind the barat the Cherry Tree – pop in and give them a warm welcome.

Ann and Jess

It’s goodbye to Ann and Jess at the Cherry Tree as they sayfarewell to pub life this month. Andy Slater pays tribute to

the popular couple…

Goodbye

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MUSIC WEEKENDAnn and Jess at the Cherry Tree on Oundle Road hold their last charity music weekend onSaturday March 24 and Sunday March 25. It’s bound to be a good one and it’ll be yourchance to bid the couple farewell as they retire from the pub trade.

EVENTS @ THE PLOUGHThe Plough’s season of events at Farcet Fen kicks off again this month and includes a carboot sale on Saturday March 17, a clairvoyant night on Wednesday March 21 and theYoung Farmers Spring Fling Ball on Saturday March 31, tickets £28.

QUIZ NIGHTSThe Letter B in Whittlesey, CAMRA’s Pub of the Year has more great quiz nights this monthwith cash up for grabs on Tuesday March 6 and 20with DJ Wayne from Seafordsurf Radioand on Sunday March 11 and 25with landlord Bruce.

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