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ELTON HEADS FOR THE ABAX Another big name is heading to the city following hot on the heels of this summer’s Bryan Adams concert on the Embankment. Music legend Elton John will be the first to stage a concert at the city’s ABAX stadium, home of Peterborough United on London Road. He’ll be heading here on June 11 next year but tickets are bound to fly so get in quick!
Victoria Leatham, will be held at Thorpe Hall on December 3 and 4 with more than 50 stalls already confirmed and all proceeds going to Sue Ryder, which provides palliative care at the centre. To give the event the wow factor, businesses are being asked to sponsor wicker angels which will be lit up throughout the event, promoting the cause and the businesses which have supported it. For more info or to sponsor an angel please contact victoria.leatham@me.com before December 1.
It’s part of his worldwide Wonderful Crazy Night Tour and Elton will perform songs from his latest album as well as his mostloved hits from his stellar career.
SPALDING PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
Tickets are available on the usual ticket sites or for hospitality packages call 01733 865665 or www.eltonatabaxstadium.com.
This fabulous festival is back once again in Spalding on Friday October 7 to get us all in the mood for Halloween.
WEDDING SHOW The big Cupids Wedding Show is back at Peterborough Arena at the East of England Showground on Sunday October 23. This one is packed with everything you could possibly need to make your big day just perfect. There’ll be over 80 exhibitors, catwalk shows, and a free prize draw. Get along early and you could grab a free goody bag! Admission’s £4.
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Queen of Scots, to be removed from Peterborough to Westminster Abbey. Also on show is the 1541 Deed of Endowment by which King Henry VIII created the Diocese of Peterborough, thus changing Peterborough Abbey into a Cathedral, and the town into a city. The Centre is open to the public daily from 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday, and from 11am to 4pm on Sundays. There is no charge for entry but donations are encouraged to help with Cathedral running costs.
HARRY’S BAR It’s always good to see venues get a refresh in the city and The Solstice has gone all out to make their new Harry’s Bar the place to be. The former Lounge at the venue has been transformed and looks like a great place to celebrate now everyone’s thinking about Christmas do’s! You can have a party night there or Christmas lunch and evening festive meals from just a tenner. In the meantime though pop in for one of their lovely cocktails and check it out.
There’ll be a market which has a mix of stalls from local charities and local producers, with various entertainment throughout the day, from street entertainment to cooking demonstrations, face painting, and arts and crafts activities with Creation Station. Transported Arts will also be in the Festival Market all day where you can help create lanterns for the parade.
IRENE’S CHARITY GIG Stamford based singer/ songwriter Irene Rae is organising a charity fundraising event at Stamford Arts Centre on Friday October 7 in aid of Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice.
It’s on from 11am – 8pm and the evening activities include a fancy dress competition, live music, the Pumpkin Parade at 6.30pm and grand finale firework display at 7.30pm.
The event starts at 7.30pm and goes on until 10.30pm and costs £10 in advance or £14 on the door. There’ll be performances from Irene Rae and her band, Ross Alexander and hazeyjane and more. There’ll be a raffle to raise funds and all profits go to Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice.
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This December, visitors to Thorpe Hall Hospice in Peterborough will be welcomed by brilliantly lit angel statues representing the hard work of its Sue Ryder Nurses… and you could be the proud owner of one. New for 2016, the Angel Christmas Fair, founded by Lady
There are hands-on exhibits and a digital touch-table which visitors can use to discover some amazing facts, and an audio presentation for those who prefer to listen rather than to look. Amongst the priceless objects on display are the original letter from King James I, written in 1613, asking for the mortal remains of his mother, Mary
HOME DESIGN EVENT @ JOHN LEWIS Looking for some home inspiration? Explore the latest trends at the Queensgate store's open house event from 10am 4pm, where the John Lewis home design experts will be on hand to showcase their new collection, including Liberty & Bluebellgray. Sample the perfect cup of coffee and indulge in some luxury chocolate tastings. Enjoy a complimentary 30 minute consultation with a RIBA chartered architect for advice on your home design ideas and plans. If you're interested in a
complimentary consultation with an architect, please contact them by emailing pmc.peterborough@johnlewis.co.uk (consultations are awarded on a first come first served basis).
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No need for a map, just try the App! The new Stagecoach bus App will give you real time information on buses, when yours is due, help you find your next bus and give you information on what’s nearby. It’s available from the App Store or Google Play so give it a try.
ORTONGATE Planning permission’s now been granted for the regeneration at the Ortongate shopping centre so it’s all systems go. The centre’s set to be extended and will house a new foodstore, drive thru coffee shop and plenty of improvements planned so watch this space.
ONE BIG SWITCH ON! For the first time both the city centre Christmas light switch-ons will be on the same day next month. Queensgate Shopping Centre and the outdoor city centre lights will kickstart Christmas in the city around 5pm on Saturday November 19. There will be entertainment on stage in Cathedral Square from 1pm with the switch-on at 5pm followed by a short burst of fireworks. Santa’s Grotto will also open that day in the shopping centre. We’ll keep you posted with all the details online at www.espmag.co.uk and on our social media with more in our next issue.
NEW BRANDS @ SPRINGFIELDS Hot on the heels of announcing the arrival of prestigious jewellers Ernest Jones The Outlet Collection at Springfields Outlet Shopping, fashion brand Fat Face opens early October. That’s not all though as Springfields have confirmed that Starbucks Coffee will also be joining their ever improving line-up at Springfields including Next and Gap Outlets, TM Lewin and The Body Shop. Significant investment has also been made recently with a major refurbishment of the Home and Garden Centre with its sumptuous restaurant The Noshery.
Dig out your scariest fancy dress and enjoy an evening of good food and spooky dancing at the Mayor of Peterborough's Halloween Ball. Tickets are available for the event which takes place at The Bull Hotel on Westgate, Peterborough, on Saturday October 29. The dress code is black tie although guests are invited to attend in fancy dress if they want to and there’ll be live music from The Airwaves. Tickets cost £45 for a three course meal and all proceeds will go to the mayor’s chosen charities which are Motor Neurone Disease Association, Royal Air Force Association and the Salvation Army Good Neighbours Scheme. To book tickets please email mayorscharities@civicpeterboroug h.co.uk or call 07506 388718.
FASHION AND FIZZ John Lewis in Queensgate is hosting a special Fashion and Fizz event in aid of Peterborough Cathedral Choir. Head along to see the latest trends on Thursday October 6 and enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival – for tickets priced £10 please call Anita on 07955 760718.
ENTERTAINMENT @ THE PLOUGHMAN The Ploughman pub in Werrington has plenty lined up to keep you entertained in the coming weeks. There’s Glam Flam Glitz at their 70’s night on Saturday October 15 – don your flares and fancy dress! Then get your Halloween outfits on for the big Halloween Spooktacular weekend which kicks off with The One Eyed Cats on Friday October 28, followed by The Nuggets on Saturday October 29 and then Halloween fancy dress karaoke on Sunday October 30. Landlord Andy Simmonds then plans to raise money for the Poppy Appeal on Saturday November 12 with a special curry night.
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JOE McELDERRY THE NORTHERN LIGHTS TOUR Following Joe McElderry’s UK tour as Joseph in Bill Kenwright’s production of Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the X Factor winner is back touring with his brand new show. Joe’s unmistakable voice, easy wit and warm rapport have endeared him to all ages from 5 to 95. Whether he’s singing a pop hit, or stunning the audience into silence with opera, Joe has evolved from boy crooner to the master of his craft. See him live at Stamford Corn Exchange onThursday October 6.
SOMEONE LIKE YOU – ADELE Adele’s dramatic return to the music scene has seen her dominate the charts. Now there’s a chance to enjoy her music and see the next best thing as touring show Someone Like You (The Adele Songbook) comes to the Cresset on Sunday October 16.
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Tickets are £18 from the box office on 01780 766455.
Hand-picked by Adele herself on Graham Norton’s BBC Adele Special, the outstanding Katie Markham has the show-stopping voice and captivating charisma to deliver all your favourite Adele hits in an enthralling concert performance. The show faithfully recreates the magic of the three record-breaking albums 19, 21 and 25 including Chasing Pavements, Make You Feel My Love, Set Fire To The Rain, Someone Like You, Hello, Rolling In The Deep and the multimillion seller Skyfall. Tickets are £21, concessions £20. Box office: 01733 265705.
FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE CHOIR CONCERT To commemorate the centenary of the Battle of the Somme, the city’s award-winning choirs Peterborough Male Voice Choir, Peterborough Voices and Peterborough Youth Choir present a moving programme for Remembrance Sunday. The concert on Sunday November 13 is in support of the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal at the Broadway Theatre.
MARTIN KEMP IN STAMFORD From the incredible global success of Spandau Ballet to hitting the headlines on BBC1's EastEnders, Martin Kemp has had a truly amazing career. He’s conquered personal challenges, had a bestselling book and won many new fans on Celebrity Big Brother – and not forgetting his stunning performance in the international hit movie The Krays.
Tickets from £10 are available on 0333 666 3366 or at www.peterboroughmvchoir.org.uk (fees apply)
Now it's your chance to get up close and personal as Martin talks about his life and being in the business. All of it is true and with your chance to put your questions forward to Martin live!
Don’t forget their brilliant festive concert Christmas Magic is on its way on Sunday December 18 and sells out fast!
See him at Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre on Friday October 21. Tickets are £22.50 from the box office 01780 766455.
THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN – 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
AN EVENING OF DIRTY DANCING: THE TRIBUTE SHOW
Join the party as this scintillating show celebrates its 10th birthday. The unstoppable Magic of Motown also honours the 50th anniversary of chart-topping single Reach Out I’ll Be There. This all-new show features 36 classics so you can revel in hit after hit and the same superb musicianship of the original artistes.
This is the original concert celebration of the iconic music from the multiaward winning soundtrack to Dirty Dancing and it’s coming to the Cresset on Wednesday October 26.
There’s a huge cast, glittering costume changes and all those famous Motown dance moves! If you love the music of the Supremes, Temptations, Jackson 5, Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie and more, this will be a great night out at The Cresset on November 3. Tickets are £22.50 on 01733 265705.
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Now in its record breaking 6th year, An Evening of Dirty Dancing: The Tribute Show is a 5 star homage to the greatest movie soundtrack of all time.
Get ready to have the time of your life with this high energy, emotional rollercoaster of an evening with breathtaking choreography and buckets of nostalgia. Please note this production is not affiliated with Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story On Stage on tour in the UK and worldwide. Tickets are £20.50 and £19.50 on 01733 265705.
WHITNEY – QUEEN OF THE NIGHT A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. This award winning production features a stellar line-up with rising West End star Rebecca Freckleton delivering a powerhouse and breathtaking performance as Whitney. Taking us on a magical rollercoaster ride through three decades of classic hits that include, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I’m Every
Woman, I Will Always Love You, and many more, this show beautifully remembers the most highly awarded female artiste in the world ever! It’ll be a great night for Whitney fans at the Key Theatre on Saturday October 29 and tickets are £23 on 01733 207239.
ROB KINGSLEY A VISION OF ELVIS A Vision of Elvis is one the world’s leading touring Elvis productions. Celebrating all the music of Elvis Presley from Sun Studios through to his '68 comeback with the finale being the Concert Years engaging audiences with an uplifting and authentic Elvis experience. Fresh from a smash hit European tour, Rob Kingsley has the total package - the look... the sound... the charisma, and together with his spectacular live 10 piece band this show leaves the audience in no doubt that they are witnessing a truly authentic Elvis show. Elvis is in the building! Catch this concert on Saturday October 15 at the Cresset. Tickets are £23.50 and £21.50 from the box office on 01733 265705.
SWAN LAKE @ THE KEY THEATRE A princess turned into a swan by an evil curse… Prince Siegfried falls in love with the White Swan princess, Odette, who’s under a magic spell and can only be saved by a man who declares her as his first and only love. The perfect romantic ballet of all time is performed to Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score at the Key Theatre on Friday October 14. From the impressive splendour of the palace ballroom to the moonlit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all. Tickets are £29 full price, £27 concessions from the box office on 01733 207239.
THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE Open the wardrobe doors, push through the fur coats and enter the wondrous land of Narnia. From APL Theatre, the creators of sellout 2015 UK tour of The Snow Queen, comes this festive new adaptation of C. S. Lewis’ timeless story, which promises to be a magical and thrilling adventure for the whole family. When four young evacuees Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy are sent
to a grand country mansion, they discover a portal to a new world through a mysterious old wardrobe. Journey with the four siblings to Narnia, an enchanting land where mythical creatures roam and animals speak. Meet the adorable Mr Tumnus and his whimsical friends, as they team up with majestic lion Aslan to defeat the White Witch and save the land from her forces of evil. See this great show at Stamford Corn Exchange on Wednesday October 26. Tickets are £12, concessions £10 or a family of four can go along for £40. Box office: 01780 766455.
PETERBOROUGH ARTS CINEMA The Peterborough Arts Cinema has another month of great movies lined up at the John Clare Theatre inside the Central Library on Broadway. First up is Indian film Court showing on Thursday October 6 a quietly devastating, absurdist portrait of injustice, caste prejudice, and venal politics in contemporary India.
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THE SKY’S THE LIMIT AT SACREWELL With all the recent interest in astronaut Tim Peake and his space mission the next Star Party at Sacrewell looks set to be even more popular. PAS will set up their telescopes so that visitors can look at stars and constellations (weather permitting). They also create a planetarium style display in the Stone Barn and walk you through the sky at night, using apps and technology that is available to all and easy to use.
DIWALI SET TO LIGHT UP CITY This month the city centre will come alive once again with festivities as Peterborough celebrates Diwali for the fourth time and this year’s highlight will be a special dance production. As part of Peterborough's Diwali celebrations, Phizzical Productions presents Circle of Light, a spectacular visual arts experience inspired by the stories in the Ramayana. The Circle of Light is an explosion of light, colour and dance which will be performed on stage in Cathedral Square on the evening of Saturday October 22. With choreography by Subhash Viman, the production blends urban, contemporary and classical Indian dance forms and involves a cast of dancers and actors sourced from the local area. Live music fusing traditional Indian instruments such as the tabla and sita and western instruments, composed by Devesh Sodha, will accompany the performance. Phizzical have previously taken part in Leicester's Diwali, which is said to be the largest Diwali celebration outside of India and are coming here in association with Vivacity Peterborough Culture and Leisure. The event is family friendly, free for all and wheelchair accessible. There’ll be food stalls, dance and music throughout the day in and around Cathedral Square from 11am until 7pm, and four showings of the dance performance with the first starting at 4.30pm and then at 5pm, 5.30pm and 6pm.
Sacrewell is once again teaming up with Peterborough Astronomical Society (PAS) for their third annual October Star Party on Saturday October 8.
The event starts at 5.30pm and finishes at 9pm (last entry at 8pm) with a programme of talks and displays throughout the evening. Entry costs £5 per adult and children under 16 can visit for free. www.sacrewell.org.uk
AUTUMN FOOD AND COUNTRY FAIR If you love animals, classic vehicles, outdoor pursuits, shopping, food and even err… giant veggies, the Autumn Food and Country Fair has it all! As the only event of its kind in the region, the Autumn Food and Country Fair is almost 40 years old and still going strong attracting 10,000 people last year. It’s held annually at Peterborough Arena at the East of England Showground and this year’s fun family event is on Sunday October 9. There’ll be fun for the kids with super star Shetland Pony, Thunder Pants, showing the crowd his moves in the main display ring from dressage to music, showjumping and fancy dress. Plus for animal lovers not only are there shire horses, dog shows and bird of prey displays but the event’s become the home of The Supreme London Championships Small Livestock Show in recent years, billed as the rabbit world’s equivalent of Crufts! There’s plenty of shopping with dozens of trade stands and food stalls and you can marvel at the huge veggies in the popular East of England Giant Vegetable Competition. There’s free parking and gates open at 8am. Advance tickets are on sale now priced adult £8, senior citizen £6, child (aged 5-16) £4, family £20 (2 adults, 2 children). www.autumnfoodandcountryfair.co.uk
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FREAK SPEAK POETRY NIGHT @ RADIUS Photo: Leah Barfield
It’s always good to see some new entertainment on the local scene and Peterborough’s Poet Laureate is bringing us Freak Speak, a poetry showcase with a difference.
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Charley Genever is the youngest person to be crowned Peterborough Poet Laureate and has come up with a new kind of poetry event which is being held at Radius above The Solstice on Friday October 7, a night she piloted with great success last year. It’s set to be a poetry and spoken word night unlike any other. Three of the country’s most talented performance poets will be taking to the stage to share their powerful words and the theme is supporting Black History Month. Both poets and audience are actively
encouraged to be loud, rowdy, and uncensored. Headlining this Freak Speak are two internationally revered poets, Adam Kammerling and Dean Atta, who are both highly acclaimed and respected in the poetry world. Support will come from London poet Deanna Rodger and two local artists, to be announced. Tickets are £6, and are available on Eventbrite, or can be reserved by emailing charleygenever@hotmail.co.uk. For more info, visit www.freakspeakpoetry.co.uk
The Vaults of Terror‌ I would love nothing more than to have a supernatural encounter.
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I’ve taken part in the popular ghost walks around the city centre on numerous occasions. I’ve even headed into the buildings featured on the tour purely to see if I could hear things going bump in the night for myself… but nothing. At one point you’re sat in a room that genuinely used to be a morgue, whilst being told ghost stories that have been said to of happened inside the building at one point or another. Good luck finding a scarier and more atmospheric place in Peterborough to hear spooky tales!
I was chatting about my ghost hunting ways to the ESP editor recently, who asked if I’d checked out The Priestgate Vaults – which are historic cellars under Peterborough Museum, revealing 500 years of history from the building and the city. It turns out I hadn’t. “I’ve heard it’s one of the most haunted places in Peterborough,” she told me. That’s all I needed to hear. Later that afternoon I was booked in to a tour to check it out for myself.
I must confess that I didn’t actually see a ghost myself – the hunt continues. However, my tour guide did tell me that there are regular sightings of two ghosts in The Vaults. “I won’t tell you what people have seen,” she told me. “We like the fact that the sightings aren’t documented so that when people tell us what they saw, we know it’s not something they’ve read. It makes the consistencies even more scary.”
Stepping into the Vaults was pleasantly surreal. Each room is related to a different period in the building’s history. It was literally like transporting yourself into another time. In each of the rooms, the tour group and I met a different character – brought to life as an apparition from the past using modern technology.
“I’ve heard it’s one of the most haunted places in Peterborough”
The Vaults are a great place to go to get that spooky fix you’ll no doubt be seeking during the Halloween season. The half term building up to the Halloween weekend will see tours taking place twice daily. It’s perhaps worth noting that this is a great opportunity for anyone interested in the city’s incredible history, it’s not just for my fellow Ghostbusters. Book now to avoid disappointment. Simply call 01733 864663 for your tickets. Mikey Clarke
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One of the characters I ‘met’ was Abigail, the daughter of the Museum’s caretaker – who is a former documented resident of the building. During the Second World War, The Vaults were used as an air raid shelter for the Museum. As Abigail talks about the time a bomb was dropped on Priestgate – yes, that really happened – you’ll feel like you were really there. It sent shivers down my spine… as did the rest of the tour.
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HALLOWEEN WHAT’S ON
SPOOKY TOURS AT BURGHLEY HOUSE
CURSE OF THE EGYPTIAN MUMMY
CITY CENTRE GHOST WALKS
A mysterious, Ancient Egyptian object has come to Peterborough Museum and someone’s ghastly ghost is not very happy! Will you be the one to brave the creepy corridors, decode hard-to-read hieroglyphics and use all the clues you can find to break the chaotic curse – or will the spooky spirit have you running for your Mummy?!
Explore the spooky side of Peterborough’s past with the most popular guided tour in the city, rated 5 stars on TripAdvisor. We’ve tried them and they’re definitely worth it!
Events are held from October 24 -– 28, 10am - 5pm and there’s no need to book. Admission’s £12 families, £4 adults and £3 children. Visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com/Halloween.
It’s not just the Museum holding ghost tours this Halloween. Back with a brand new route for 2016, this October sees the return of popular behind-the-scenes torch lit tours of England’s greatest Elizabethan house in Stamford.
Stalk the streets with their costumed guide to discover the eerie secrets of the spookiest and most haunted locations in Peterborough city centre. To add to the fun costumed ghosts may appear en route. Join the ghost walks from October 28 – October 31 at 7.30pm and 8pm. Book now on 01733 864663.
PUMPKIN HALF TERM FUN @ SACREWELL Pumpkin bowling, squash carving and camp fires are part of the daily activities at Sacrewell this October halfterm. From October 22 – 30, make the most of the British countryside with the visitor centre’s programme of events which will run every day throughout the holiday.
From October 17 – 31, Burghley's Spooky Tours will once again offer a chance to journey by flickering torchlight into the creepy cellars to explore the forbidding outbuildings and centuries-old cloisters, unearthing the secret history of Burghley House. Led by local ghostly expert Martin Tempest, the tours will reveal Burghley’s spooky stories across the centuries – and for 2016 there’s a new route, bringing extra scares to the 50minute trails. Tours take place at 6.30pm, 7.30pm, 8.30pm and 9.30pm daily (excluding Sundays) and are designed to be scary, but fun – and although not recommended for children under 11, Burghley leave it up to parents to decide! Places are limited and usually sell-out fast, so the advice is to book early. Tickets are £15 each and can be booked at www.burghley.co.uk/events/spo oky-tours/. Perhaps THIS will be my chance to see a ghost?! Mikey Clarke
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HAVE A WIZARD TIME ON THE RAILWAY Nene Valley Railway invites you to join Harry Spotter and his friends on The Wizard's Express
As it’s leading up to Halloween they’ll be using pumpkins for additional activities like bowling and carving but the kids can also enjoy mud painting with natural paint brushes, leaf decorated candle jars, bird feeders, kite making and bird watching. Sacrewell classics such as den building, animal handling and mill tours will also be included in the programme. For more info visit www.sacrewell.org.uk
Their heated steam hauled, Wizard's Express takes to the tracks on Friday October 28 from Wansford to Peterborough via Wellwarts. There’ll be spooky goingson aboard the train with Halloween/wizard characters and a chance to meet Wilma the Witch. You can play The Wizard's Express Quiz and maybe you’ll spot the friendly ghost in the tunnel which has been haunted since 1845. Look out for Matilda the eight foot witch! Fancy dress is highly recommended so wear your best Halloween or wizard outfit. There’ll be a buffet car on board plus Halloween goody bags including a glow stick for all children over one year of age. For more info visit www.nvr.org.uk
HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHT Can you handle a chilling night at Peterborough Museum, the city’s most haunted building? You must book in advance for this scary night on October 29 with half hourly tours running from 6.30pm – 10pm.
PUMPKIN TRAIL @ BURGHLEY HOUSE Once again the popular Burghley Pumpkin Trail is back running from October 15 – 30 offering a whole feast of pumpkin fun for families. The grounds of the house look spectacular and you can tread through the crispy autumn leaves to find the hidden pumpkins to receive a treat.
Tickets are £5 for under 16’s (children must be aged 14+) and £7 for adults.
The kids are encouraged to go along in fancy dress and there’ll be tasty seasonal treats in store in the Orangery restaurant, as well as the Garden Café, open daily from 11am to 5pm (last admission at 4.30pm).
Book now on 01733 864663.
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SEXY BIKER? A poll by Carole Nash insurance revealed five out of six of us are attracted to the opposite sex when they’re dressed in motorcycle attire. My gear smells of petrol and sweat. My belly hangs over my leathers and I walk like a Transformer. That’s why the poll said ‘five out of six’.
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NURUN’S NEW FUSION FLAIR! Three years ago Nurun Ahmed started selling scarves from a small stall on our City Market and then she hit the big time starring on BBC’s The Apprentice. But her dream was to open a proper retail unit of her own and I’m pleased to report Nurun’s living the dream with her Fusion Flair shop in Westgate Arcade. Nurun’s selling costume jewellery, accessories, clothing and Indian fusion homeware.
ALL SHOOK UP WITH LUKE “I wanna watch this, it looks good.” That’s what my girlfriend said when she turned the channel to Our Girl. I’m not a fan of dramas and was about to reclaim ownership of the remote when Michelle Keegan suddenly filled the screen.“OK, I like army stuff,” I said. The first episode went well for me and I encouraged her to record the series for which the response was:“Yeah, Michelle’s a good actress.” Result. But then came episode two and her real reason for wanting to record the series.“Oh look, there’s Luke!” she says, as he struts onto the screen every bit the hero after jumping from a helicopter. Unbeknown to me our city screen idol Luke Pasqualino stars in it too. Real reason for her wanting to watch it affirmed. Now here’s the thing. As much as
Michelle is very watchable and more convincing with every episode, Luke for me is the real star of the show. I think this is the best role Luke has played so far in his career and you just know the very best is still to come from him.
She couldn’t be more excited and told me:“I've always dreamed big and whether it’s having a successful business or appearing on The Apprentice, one thing’s for sure it was imperative just to make a start. Women’s fashion retailer Sophia Amoruso once said ‘If you’re dreaming big, don't be discouraged if you have to start small, it worked for me.’ Her words resonate with my small beginnings and have kept me inspired. “I’ll still operate my stall on the market, as this was my beginning, so it’s very sentimental to me but my main focus will be on my new shop. I’ll be adding to it all of the time and hope to offer items that you’ll be hard pressed to find anywhere else. “It’s thanks to the support of my market customers and to friends like you Pep (I’m blushing Nurun) that I’ve been able to open my shop and I look forward to welcoming some familiar faces.”
He plays ‘Elvis’ a Special Forces operative who’s fearless, impulsive, self-confident, determined and cool under pressure. Elvis wants to make the world a better place, but he wants to do it his way – and then of course there’s the love interest, Georgie, played by Michelle. My TV screen has never looked so good with Luke and Michelle dominating it so well. I’m hooked and Luke’s performance is a winner. For a behind the scenes view from the man himself visit our website www.espmag.co.uk/local-actor-lukeback-battle/
BACK IN THE DAY Who remembers the lovely Suzanne Cooper pictured here in what I think was the VIP lounge at Liquid? Suzanne and hubby Howard managed 5th Avenue for years before taking over from Mark May at Liquid and I’m guessing this snap was taken around 2001, give or take a year. It was during my transition from Sol to VK Blue as my preferred weekend beverage. If you’ve got photos from back in the day (particularly with me in them) then whizz them over to pep.cipriano@espmag.co.uk and I’ll stick them on this page.
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LARRY HOLMES IS JUST THE TICKET At the time of writing there are only 10 tickets left to see boxing legend Larry Holmes at The Solstice on November 18. Holmes is the only boxer to have stopped Muhammad Ali and he’s also remembered for coming face to face with another ring great, Mike Tyson. Photos: Chris Porsz
Any man who’s fought Ali and Tyson has some stories to tell and boxing greats like Holmes don’t come along that often. For tickets, call Kevin Sanders on: 07872 601467.
CITY’S PEOPLE IN REUNIONS BOOK
BRIDGE STREET’S LOWER EAST SIDE?
Around 30 years ago amateur photographer and local paramedic Chris Porsz took random photographs of complete strangers on the streets of Peterborough. Earlier this year, without any contact details but through the power of social media and word of mouth, Chris found many of his characters and returned them to the same location for a reunion photo. The result is Chris’s amazing and long-awaited book Reunions, which comprises of 135 reunions and their stories. The book, out this week, follows on from the success of his first book New England and both are a mustpurchase for anyone who’s fascinated with how the history of our city and its people have been captured by street photography. I’m a massive fan of Chris’s work and was delighted to have been able to help in his search of one particular reunion. Reunions will make a unique Christmas gift for people who love nostalgia and images of yesteryear. For details visit www.chrisporsz.com.
HARRY’S BAR FOR COCKTAILS AND TEA Formerly The Lounge (adjoining The Solstice), the city’s latest venue makeover has been named Harry’s Bar and it’s a job well done with an all day, and evening offering to suit everyone. I’m not sure who Harry is but that doesn’t matter because I was ably served up an excellent cocktail by bar tender Mark. Two
cocktails for just £11 is a steal and the menu is full of all the old favourites. Harry’s is fresh and contemporary and it’s already enjoying good lunchtime trade with the offer of three different afternoon tea options, served up seven days a week until 5pm. Nice work guys, just what the city needed that end of town.
CASTAWAY ASTON Another city celebrity currently on TV is singer Aston Merrygold and the JLS man has joined up with nine other famous faces to star on The Island with Bear Grylls. In aid of Stand Up For Cancer, Aston and the others are having to test their survival skills to the limit on a uninhabited Pacific island off the coast of Panama. The island boasts a treacherous coastline and a dense jungle, plus temperatures of up to 40 c. To start with the celebrities were given only two days of intense survival training with Bear’s team before Bear dropped them off in a small cove with just drinking water to last them two days, along with medical supplies and basic tools. 0
This is compulsive viewing but I think poor Aston would rather be in Luke Pasqualino’s shoes!
A GOODY GREAT EASTERN Good luck to the thousands of you taking part in the Perkins Great Eastern Run on Sunday October 9. The event’s come a long way since I last ran it in 2010 with it being superbly marketed and organised by organisers Peterborough City Council. But what’s most impressive is the fantastic goody bag runners will be receiving this year. I’ve had a sneak preview and it’s more than worth the entry fee alone. Trust me, you need to finish it just to get one! Entries are open until midday on October 7 and it’s on course for being the biggest ever with more than 5,500 running the half marathon alone. If you’re not running, then be sure to cheer the participants on throughout the 13-mile route.
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E ACT! Mayor, Councillor David Sanders in training for the annual Sausa ge Supper on Octob er 4.
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First we had Cathedral Square, then Bridge Street and Long Causeway, followed by Cowgate and now it’s the turn of Lower Bridge Street to have a much needed makeover. Domino’s Pizza recently opened up there for a reason, they must have known the city council had plans to improve the area’s public realm to include new paving, seating, coloured uplighting to trees and a new covered cycle parking shelter. For many, Lower Bridge Street is the gateway to our city centre and I for one want to feel proud and inspired during my walk into town. A lot of the works will be improvements to lighting, surfaces, cycle areas, railings and accessibility but it’s all necessary and what’s needed to finish the city off aesthetically. We’ll also see improvements to the paving between East Station Road and the Old Customs House across the Town Bridge. Hopefully the Town Bridge will get a lick of paint too. All this for just £2.1 million, which in today’s money sounds like a bit of a bargain. Let’s hope the scheme attracts retailers to the baron-looking units along there and breathe some much needed commercial life into the area. Manhattan has its buzzing Lower East Side and there’s no reason why Peterborough’s Lower Bridge Street can’t be the same.
WINTER
Forget autumn, I’m afraid it’s already begun. What’s to like about winter? White face, cold hands, runny nose, dry skin, more Greggs sausage roll, cold gear knob, de-icing, condensation, idiots still wearing t-shirts, beer doesn’t taste the same, no-one for Pimms, kids throwing fireworks, Christmas in shops by October and no-more motorsport on TV.
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LET’S CHEER ON THE PGER RUNNERS! After all the months of training it’s finally here and now the call goes out to local people to support all those pavement pounding runners braving the Perkins Great Eastern Run and Anna’s Hope Fun Run. “Being a Peterborough lad, PGER is a staple in my running calendar and I love being around to take part. It's especially great to see Anna's Hope getting so much support through the event now, they're such a fantastic charity with a big heart and incredible dreams.”
Let’s hear it for the runners in chicken suits and super hero outfits and the hardy runners hoping for a personal best… or just to stagger over the finish! Yes, your support helps urge them over that finish line folks. ESP’s resident action man Darren Grigas has been in training once again for the event on Sunday October 9, and this year also has his kids taking part in the fun run. Darren knows just how important the support is of crowds along the route to help the runners complete the half marathon and hopes lots of people will turn out to cheer them on. “I'm not sure I'll be getting myself a new PB (personal best) myself this year but I'm still looking forward to enjoying the route, soaking up the atmosphere from the fantastic crowds and egging others along to chase their goals,” says Darren.
One of the best things about the PGER is that it takes the runners right through the heart of the city and residential areas and starts and finishes at the Embankment, so it’s ideal for crowds to line the route and enjoy the spectacle. If you’re not donning your trainers this year at least sponsor a runner to raise money for a good cause and yell some encouragement as they go by. ESP will be there to capture the action. Good luck to Darren and all the runners taking part in another great event. To find out about road closures and more details visit www.perkinsgreateasternrun.co.uk
So if you’re not sure what a Tour Of Colour is all about – allow us to explain! It’s basically a 5km fun run during which you get covered with coloured powder as you walk, run or skip your way round – it’s all safe and doesn’t stain so no worries – all in all it’s a great laugh and really good fun!
TOUR OF COLOUR RETURNS TO PETERBOROUGH FOR HALLOWEEN A great new event in the city makes a return this month – with a special Halloween theme! The Tour of Colour had its inaugural running at the East of England Showground in June this year. It was staged as part of the Tour of Cambridgeshire international cycling festival and attracted over 700 participants. The promotion for the Tour of Colour was very light and word spread rapidly on social media. Reaction to the event was exceptionally positive. The organisers, Golazo Sports: Media: Entertainment group are staging a re-run for Halloween in Ferry Meadows at Nene Park on the afternoon of Saturday October 29.
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After checking in, the Colour Tourists – as the participants are known – join in the warm up routines led by a local DJ and dance troupe. Once ready you’ll start the Tour of Colour amidst a blaze of colour and music and over the next 5km visit five more colour stations before returning to the Tour of Colour Party. Friends and family are welcome to watch and enjoy the food and drinks and traditional Halloween games. The Tour of Colour is an inclusive event for all abilities so let’s get messy folks! Grab your place by visiting www.tourofcolour.com and entering today.
SPORTS LEGEND KRISS AKABUSI @ NSPCC DINNER Motivational speaker Kriss Akabusi MBE has been lined up as the special guest to celebrate two decades of local fundraising for the NSPCC at a charity dinner in the city. The Peterborough NSPCC Business Support Group notches up its 20th anniversary this year and is marking the occasion with a gala dinner on Friday November 18. The black tie event at the Holiday Inn West includes a four-course dinner and a talk by the former athlete and sports/TV personality. Kriss will be talking about his own experiences of being put into care as a child, and on a lighter note will touch on his amazing sporting and television career, including Olympic and European Championship medals and his time as presenter of the classic TV show Record Breakers in the 1990s. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities contact Carol Collier on 07710 109660 or email carol@tme.uk.com.
Food Glori us Food NEW PIZZA PARLOUR & MUSIC CAFÉ The dining out scene in Peterborough just keeps on growing and Cathedral Square and the surrounding area has become a haven for foodies. Now there’s a new independent adding to the scene serving up pizzas with a difference which our Man About Town tipped you off about a couple of months back. The Pizza Parlour & Music Café on Cowgate is now open offering a unique combination of traditionally cooked Italian pasta and pizzas but will also have a great vibe with feelgood music from the 60s. There are some familiar faces involved with Andy Rowan becoming the new restaurant’s Front of House and the team have brought in the expertise of Paulo Bianchi, former owner of the highly successful Toscanini restaurant in Eye. There’s no shortage of Italian style restaurants in the city but Andy says they are bringing something different to the scene. “We have a very experienced team at The Pizza Parlour and we are well aware that the city has a good share of establishments offering Italian style cuisine. But, trust me, this is different! The business is Italian owned, local and independent and we will be the only restaurant in this area cooking with a wood oven, and that makes a huge difference. “Most pizzas in this city are cooked in ovens for four to six minutes, whereas our wood oven, being built brick by brick
on site, will hit temperatures of 550 degrees. Our pizzas will cook in a minute and a half, resulting in a better flavour and superior base texture and all our dough is prepared on site with top grade ‘00’ flour twice daily.” Paulo Bianchi has been brought in to create the menus, oversee recipes and organise the kitchen. “Our aim is to cook great food for people who want to enjoy the real flavour of Italy in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. We have a concise menu which will be cooked to order, with blackboard specials alongside classic salads, grills and of course, traditional desserts. And yes we will offer gluten-free options too.” The team are importing beers and a house-wine direct from the Italian growers and the restaurant is open from early until late. www.thepizzaparlourpeterborough.co.uk
WAGAMAMA OPEN AT LAST!
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Karen says – “I thought it was fabulous, I really enjoyed the freshness of the food, as well as being able to watch the cooks in action.
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“As it’s a particular concern of mine, I asked about how they handled nut allergies and was assured the preparation of nut free dishes is done using different utensils and well away from any other food preparation which is good to know.
The much anticipated new wagamama restaurant has recently opened on Long Causeway in Peterborough serving fresh Japanese-inspired cuisine.
“All in all I like it and will definitely be going back soon!”
There’s been a rush to try out the new 151 seat restaurant and ESP’s resident nutritionist and Wellbeing columnist Karen Devine was there for the launch.
It’s great to see this leading name come to the city with its delicious variety of new and classic dishes from the iconic menu including wagamama’s famed ramen; bowls of
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fragrant soup filled with noodles, plus a range of curries, noodle dishes, sides, all made fresh to order. Simon Cope, Global Brand Director said he’s delighted to have opened in Peterborough – “Wagamama will continue to reinforce positive eating by using fresh ingredients, served in atmospheric surroundings. We look forward to hearing what our new and valued customers in Peterborough make of our arrival and hope that they enjoy all we have to offer.”
It’s all kicked off recently with the fuss over the Great British Bake Off’s move to Channel 4 coinciding with fans enjoying what looks like the last of the series in its present guise on the BBC. However, budding star bakers will battle it out to see if they’ve got what it takes to impress the judges with scrumptious scones and luscious loaves right here in Peterborough. The search for the region’s best bakers; men, women and children has been launched by the WI as part of the Peterborough Autumn Food & Country Fair on Sunday October 9. Keen to shake off the ‘stuffy and formal’ image often unfairly associated with the WI, members from Peterborough and Huntingdon will be setting up their Bake Off tent (actually the Atrium at the Peterborough Arena) to stage their Open Baking Competition. The judges will be making sure there are no soggy bottoms or overworked bread dough in sight so make sure drop by to watch! For details about the show visit www.autumnfoodand countryfair.co.uk
Food News STARBUCKS IN SPALDING Coffee lovers and shopping fans get a double treat as Starbucks is coming to Springfields Outlet Shopping in Spalding. It’s the third big international brand announced there over the last few weeks, following on from Fat Face and Ernest Jones Outlet Collection. Starbucks will be replacing Love Coffee who recently closed to make way for the brand. Ian Sanderson, who runs Springfields commented – “We beat off competition from other centres and this will be the first Starbucks in the South Holland region. We have approved the fit out plans for the new store and are very excited with what Starbucks will be bringing to the centre. It will be something different and we hope the customers will love it.”
FRENCH MARKET IN THE CITY A fabulous French Market is being held October 13 – 14 in Cathedral Square.
READY TO BAKE IT PINK? October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and we’re all being urged to ‘go pink’ to raise funds for vital research. There are loads of great fundraising ideas including dressing up and holding pink parties or selling pink themed cakes. One sure fire way to get the donations rolling in is to tantalise some tastebuds. Get mouths watering with a brilliantly pink bake sale. And why not add a competitive element by having a bake-off selling anonymous show-stoppers? Check out www.breastcancercare.org.uk/the-big-pink or www.wearitpink.org for fundraising packs, bake off ideas and recipes.
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g n i d r a o b Snow I think it’s safe to say the summer months are behind us and it’s time to start digging out the woollies and waterproofs. But hey that’s not a bad thing and doesn’t mean we have to stay indoors.
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for starting off with and it’s not just for skiing, tobogganing and tubing (we’ll get to those another time). We went on this occasion to try a bit of snowboarding and having never tried it before we were all a little anxious and excited.
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f like me you love the winter and still want to get out and stay active then Tallington Lakes has just the thing for you in the form of an impressive 120m dry ski slope. The slope’s open all year round and is floodlit for those winter evenings. There’s a nursery slope
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I took my trusty sidekicks with me for this visit; Sarah, Ethan and Oonagh-Mae were keen to hit the slopes and would also help distract the photographer from capturing me falling over because we want to look cool on a snowboard right? We started off on the beginner’s slope with the very enthusiastic and helpful Sammy all the way from New Zealand to help us
through the basics. Once all kitted up in the pleasantly comfortable boots we clipped onto our boards and took a stance as instructed. After a few wobbles, laughs and tumbles we all actually got to grips with it much faster than we had
didn’t take long for any of us to get to grips with the basics and I can see it being something that can quickly get pretty addictive. The great thing is it’s something you can do alone or with friends and family and everyone can learn at their own pace but you’re still sharing the experience. This is another one we’ll be back for. I was really surprised at the cost of the season passes, way less than I’d expected and am definitely looking to get a family pass to improve our skills so we can train towards taking on some real snowy mountains sometime.
“The slope’s open all year round and is floodlit for those winter evenings.” expected and had a really great time going down forwards, backwards, sideways and often on our wet bums too. Nonetheless it
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Ashwood Homes is going from strength to strength… After a successful first development, Ashwood Homes is launching its new development at Mill View in Cowbit.
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he exclusive collection of 37 - 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes will be the next flagship site for the company.
Cowbit village is a small and tight-knit semirural community, located in the heart of the Fens, surrounded by open fields and agricultural views. Cowbit has good links to major towns including Spalding and Peterborough. With a semi-rural location Mill View is a collection of new homes in Cowbit, just 5 miles from Spalding town centre and 14 miles from
“Everybody worked exceptionally hard and we are very pleased with their efforts and quality of workmanship.”
taking traffic away from the centre of Cowbit, adding to the rural charm of the village. This collection of 2, 3, and 4 bedroom homes offers a variety of styles to suit families, firsttime buyers, investors and professionals. All Ashwood Homes are traditionally built with a modern feel, with a specification that sets them apart from other housebuilders. Some of the features you can expect as standard are integrated kitchen appliances; USB charging points for that all important mobile phone and a choice of carpet and vinyl floor coverings.
3 bed ‘Nene’
Ashwood Homes is in an even stronger position to create high quality homes time after time with additions to their team including Nigel Parsons, Managing Director who brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, having worked for many major local house builders over his career. 4 bed ‘Tay’
Peterborough. Spalding boasts many amenities such as popular restaurants, large supermarkets, and a retail shopping outlet, Springfields. For commuters, Mill View is ideally located for travel to Peterborough. Spalding train station is less than two miles away and from there frequent services run to Peterborough in just 20 minutes. Major roads make local and national routes easily accessible from the development mainly by using the new A16
However you don’t need to take their word for it, purchasers at their first development in Crowland Mr and Mrs Guest have remarked “Everybody worked exceptionally hard and we are very pleased with their efforts and quality of workmanship. I know we will be very happy here!" The development, Mill View in Cowbit, is opening during the early part of October, for more information please visit www.ashwoodhomes.co or telephone 01406 490590. 3 bed ‘Witham’
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many different local businesses as well as local musicians Steve Bean and Gizz Butt and his band.
comedy Siblings and comedy drama No Offence. Photos: Andy Vernum, Studio One
He may soon be back on our TV screens, all being well, but has been busy writing and directing his own projects.
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Local actor David Proud may soon be back on our TV screens but his latest role has seen him star in his own wedding! Here at ESP we’ve long been supporters of the Peterborough actor and film maker who’s another local success story we’re proud (sorry!) to see doing well. Now it’s also a pleasure to congratulate him and his wife Amy following their recent wedding at Normanton Church in Rutland. The former EastEnders star tied the knot with his childhood sweetheart Amy Joy, who was the first girl he took on a date when they met at Sir Harry Smith’s school and despite losing touch they found each other 14 years later and fell in love! “The highlight was being able to say ‘I do’ in front of our friends and family,” said David reflecting on their big day.“Life gets busy and it was so lovely to have time to spend with people and celebrate the day. When we organised our guest list between us we could have invited so many people, so we took the decision to keep it relatively small and intimate so we got chance to talk to everyone, the whole day from start to finish was magical.” Since making his debut in children’s TV series Desperados he went on to star in EastEnders as Adam Best, BBC drama The Best of Men, appeared in the Secret Diary of a Call Girl, Doctors, TV
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David and Ashley Kumar (from EastEnders and Spooks) and Jason Maza (who’s in the new Brotherhood film).
“I’m working across a mix of acting, writing and producing, I'm attached as lead to a new sitcom in development with a broadcaster that shall remain nameless for now, which would thrust me back into acting for a while but at the moment I’m enjoying writing so much. “I have a few scripts at different stages of production and have just picked up another commission for a play. The writing is so cathartic and I get to have a bigger impact on disability representation. I'm also directing for the first time in November and about to begin casting for that, it’s a comical short that has been picked up by a company for international release.” His wife Amy is a burlesque dancer and model and looked every inch the gorgeous bride in a 50’s style gown. “We are both very supportive of each other,” said David. “Amy has had some beautiful modelling jobs and I'm so proud of her work, she gets offered a lot more than she agrees too and is very selective in who she works with.” Their wedding day was a really local affair using Jamming with Gizz Butt
“We are really blessed to know some great local creative people and Peterborough is full of so much talent,” David told ESP. “We also wanted to use friends and people we know as looking back in a few years it'll be nice to remember who made our day special. Gizz Butt for example is a very dear friend of ours and to know that he rocked our magic day is a memory we will never forget. “We had a handful of actors there and one of my favourite directors but they are all people Amy and I count as really close friends. Once you start inviting everyone you've ever worked with it gets a little out of hand, although my Aunt Janet was disappointed I hadn't invited John Partridge (Christian from EE) as apparently she has a bit of a crush on him, I apologised and said I would invite him to the anniversary party! I pointed her in the direction of Ashley Kumar who was in EastEnders with me and I think she had a photo with him instead, he's equally as dapper.” One of the things we like about David is that he’s always generously shared his experience with others keen to get into the industry. “I've just finished writing a book on this very topic to try and help pass on my decade of experience and it is going to be published in the next few months,” he told us.“I'd say don't limit yourself to any one discipline, be creative always and in all ways. Working in the media is a marathon and not a sprint, if you love film making that much you will get there, but take it one step at a time and enjoy every minute of the journey.” If you’d like to get any advice from David he’s always open to chat on his twitter feed @prouddavid.
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paparazzi Caught in the act? Just to remind you it once was summer… Mike Harris captured you all in the act of enjoying an ale or two at another hugely successful Peterborough Beer Festival. Thousands attended and hundreds of different brews were supped, the sun shone and some great live music made this another winner. Congratulations to Peterborough and District CAMRA for organising it and a huge thanks to all the wonderful volunteers who always make this the biggest and best bar in town each August. Incredibly it’s the 40th anniversary next year and they’re looking for a logo so visit www.peterboroughcamra.org.uk if you have an idea! You can view all our Paparazzi pics on Facebook.
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ESP’s Sarah Tempest chats to Rebecca Ferguson, our cover star and all round ‘superwoman’….
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ith a string of hit singles under her belt and about to release her third studio album, Rebecca Ferguson stands alongside Olly Murs, One Direction and JLS in proving that it’s often the runners up that go on Sarah Tempest to be the real winners of the X Factor. But, rejected in the early rounds TWICE before her eventual break on the 2010 series of X Factor, as well as rejection from P Diddy’s American show Starmaker, it’s been a long and arduous journey to success, both personally and professionally, for the Liverpool singer. “No-one was interested!” she says of her early attempts at a singing career. “I was always writing and trying to be discovered and I kept going for auditions and being told ‘no’ but, thankfully, I believe everything falls into place when it’s meant to so maybe it just wasn’t my time. I did get offered an audition for a big West End show and had interest from an agent but I’d just found out I was pregnant with my first daughter. I don’t know what would’ve come of it but, with the baby, I just couldn’t be in two places at once.” Becoming a mum to Lillie-May and Karl in her teens, and splitting from their father, meant following her dreams and pursuing success was even more of a struggle for Rebecca.“Having my kids young did hold me back,” she admits,“but I think if you really want something, you can make it work.” Now 30, Rebecca went on to have another daughter, Arabella, who’s nearly 2 but a“horrible, messy break up” with the father (who walked out whilst she was pregnant) led to more heartache and dark days.“It’s been tough,” she confesses.“One of my friends said to me ‘I thought that would be the end of you, I genuinely didn’t think you’d build yourself back up’ but I’ve got my mum and tough Jamaican and English nans so I come from really strong independent women. Maybe it’s passed down.” And it’s a measure of those tough genes that Rebecca was able to channel that heartbreak to write her new album.“I’ve called it Superwoman because I just felt I’d overcome a lot. I felt so strong and I thought, you know what, I am a bit of a superwoman! The whole album is about feeling empowered. When you go through a break up, you always think that you’re never going to get over it so I tried to make an album that makes you feel better. It goes through all the different emotions but overall it’s really positive and hopefully it will help people.” With all the knocks she’s experienced, Rebecca has some important life lessons for her daughters.“Be independent,” she laughs.“Where I’m from, you’re encouraged to find a man that’ll look after you but, unfortunately, it’s in the culture now that relationships are so replaceable so I’d love to teach Lillie and Arabella not to be reliant on a man for anything. Also, my mum taught me that ‘there’s good in absolutely everyone’ and I wish she hadn’t because it’s not true! We live in a lovely world with lots of lovely people but there are some that just aren’t good and it would have saved me a lot of heartache looking for it in people that were just bad!” Writing the album was clearly a hugely cathartic experience for Rebecca and she admits she can’t wait to take it on tour.“I’m confident, happy and in a really good place. I just want people to come and have a really good time. I’ve realised that life is short and you need to get up there and chase your dreams and enjoy life!” And from the excitement in her voice, it’s clear Rebecca Ferguson intends to do just that! Rebecca’s single Bones is out now, the album Superwoman is set for release on October 14 and full details of her tour which kicks off on October 23 can be found at www.rebeccaofficial.com
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DOCTOR STRANGE Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Rachel McAdams, Chiwetel Ejiofor Director: Scott Derrickson One of the most interestingly mysterious of all Marvel super heroes gets his first major big screen outing as part of the comic book pantheon’s third phase.
Avengers for 2018’s Infinity War – he must act as an intermediary between the real world and what lies beyond to protect the greater Marvel universe.
British star Benedict Cumberbatch stars as talented neurosurgeon Dr Stephen Strange who, after a tragic car accident, must put his ego aside and learn the secrets of a hidden world of mysticism and alternate dimensions.
Rachel McAdams (Spotlight) plays the love interest, Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave) the best friend, Tilda Swinton (The Beach) stars as his mentor, and Mads Mikkelson (Casino Royale) is the main protagonist.
In this fantasy story – that will undoubtedly solidify him as a pivotal character when joining the
Which makes this look rather intriguing – and it should at least do Ant-Man type business for Disney.
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One of the most anticipated movies of the season sees Emily Blunt (Sicario) headline this movie adaptation of Paula Hawkins’ acclaimed novel. She stars as divorcee Rachel Watson, who becomes entangled in a missing person investigation after she spots a shocking incident – involving a young woman (The Magnificent Seven’s Haley Bennett) – from the train on her daily New York commute, which sends shockwaves through her own life as well as the local community.
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Mark Wahlberg re-teams with Lone Survivor director Peter Berg in this biographical disaster thriller based on the 2010 Deepwater Horizon rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico – which cost lives and BP billions in damages. Kurt Russell, John Malkovich, Kate Hudson and Maze Runner’s Dylan O’Brien complete an all-star cast for this movie, which is garnering good early reviews.
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JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK Despite naysayers putting ‘The Cruiser’ down for saying he was too small for the title role from Lee Child’s iconic novels – the 2012 first film had enough stellar feedback for this action sequel from the director of Blood Diamond to be given the green light. This time Jack Reacher (Tom Cruise) must uncover the truth behind a major government conspiracy in order to clear his name after being accused of a 16year-old homicide. Cobie Smulders (Avengers Assemble) co-stars.
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Legendary director Tim Burton puts his trademark stamp on this family adventure which sees young Jake (Asa Butterfield, Ender’s Game) discover clues to a mystery that spans different worlds and times. This leads him to Miss Peregrine (Casino Royale’s Eva Green) and her home that houses mysterious children with special powers. Samuel L Jackson, Chris O’Dowd and Judi Dench co-star.
After a seven-year hiatus Tom Hanks returns as Robert Langdon to join forces with director Ron Howard once again – for this third Dan Brown movie adaptation. After Langdon wakes up in an Italian hospital with amnesia, he teams up with Felicity Jones’ (the forthcoming Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) doctor for a race against the clock across Europe to foil a deadly global plot.
This second major animated release of the month (Warner Bros’ Storks is released the previous week) comes from the creators of Shrek – with Pitch Perfect’s Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake (who also provided the theme tune, Can’t Stop the Feeling, for the movie) on voice duties. Russell Brand and James Corden join them for the comedic journey led by a group of optimistic trolls.
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Early trailers have looked good for this comedy from the director of Superbad, which sees a suburban couple – The Hangover’s Zach Galifianakis and Now You See Me’s Isla Fisher – become embroiled in an international espionage plot when they discover their seemingly perfect new neighbours – Mad Men’s John Hamm and Gal ‘Wonder Woman’ Gadot – are in fact government spies.
DEUS EX: MANKIND DIVIDED (PS4/X1/PC) This extremely worthwhile sequel to the cult tech-noir action-adventure truly provides a first class next-gen outing for elite covert agent Adam Jensen. Set just a couple of years after the events of Human Revolution and infamous ‘Aug Incident’ in Panchaea – in a bleak 2029 future – we see our hero unraveling a vast worldwide conspiracy with various factions manipulating people by twisting the public opinion on augmentation.
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And with some sensationally satisfying gameplay, accompanied by some slick storytelling, well-designed environments fit for exploration, and some superb technology-driven aspects – this is undoubtedly one of the year’s best that shouldn’t leave gamers divided.
PES 2017: PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER (X1/PS4/360/PS3/PC)
After years spent being in FIFA’s shadow it looks like the former king of the early ‘noughties’ has reached the football gaming summit once again – with its best iteration to date.
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Last year it made massive gains on EA’s also stellar game, by providing a compelling all-rounder – which has been further honed this year with some impressive gameplay tweaks.
Adjustments in goalkeeping and player AI are two notable differences in making this a more methodical experience when breaking down the opposition’s defence – which further enhances the realism of this latest version. Throw in more authentic visuals and player individuality – with decent myClub mode – then this satisfyingly hits the back of the net.
BIOSHOCK: THE COLLECTION (PS4/X1/PC)
Completing a truly impressive five-star sweep among this month’s games is this enhanced package to one of the best gaming trilogies of the past decade. You can return to the unnerving Big Daddy-inhabited underwater metropolis of Rapture with Bioshock 1 & 2, or take on a sky-grappling experience in the clouded utopia of Columbia in Bioshock: Infinite – with each offering compelling first class action-adventure’s with jaw-dropping merits.
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The games maybe could’ve received a touch more gloss, but there’s no denying this is one of the best collections to be given a next-gen spit and polish, with newcomers and returnees finding much to enjoy here – as this provides a truly awe-inspiring aftershock.
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IT’S A STRICTLY CHRISTMAS @ SPRINGFIELDS Strictly Come Dancing star Brendan Cole is tango-ing over to Springfields Outlet Shopping this month to add some glitz and sparkle to the centre’s Christmas lights switch on. Brendan will be getting the Christmas party started on Thursday October 27.
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The professional dancer has been with the show since the start and remains a fans’ favourite as the BBC series gets into full swing on our TV screens. The popular pro who’s been with the series since the start is currently strutting his stuff with his popstar dance partner Anastacia.
would say it’ll be FAB-U-LOUS darling so make sure you’re there on the night and for some Strictly sparkle. There’s so much going on at the centre with top brands like Fat Face, Ernest Jones and Starbucks joining the retail line up so you’ll be able to kick start your Christmas shopping and pick up some gifts at a great outlet price while you’re there!
Brendan will be switching on the lights at 7.30pm and will be carrying out a signing afterwards for around half an hour to meet his many fans.
The Christmas lights switch on is followed by the Springfields Fireworks & Music Fest on Thursday November 3 – more details on that on P. 40.
The night will be hosted by Kev and Ros from Heart FM breakfast plus there’ll be entertainment from singer Chantelle Lee who’s proved popular performing at the centre throughout the summer holidays. There’ll be additional music from Peterborough Youth Choir.
Then of course Christmas gets into full swing with Father Christmas arriving on the Land Train at the centre on Thursday December 1 at 7pm and then the Grotto will open. Keep up to date with all the news on www.springfieldsshopping.co.uk.
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It seems that our own local former Strictly Come Dancing champion can’t leave his dancing shoes behind! Olympic medal winning gymnast Louis Smith MBE has hopped off the pommel horse and back onto to the dancefloor once again. Fresh from winning his silver medal in Rio, Louis has got his wiggle on again to star in former Strictly pro dancer Robin Windsor’s production Keep Dancing and is guesting on the tour plus he’s starring with other Strictly stars in A Night at the Ballroom at the Rivoli Ballroom in London on October 21. Reflecting on his Olympic summer Louis told ESP – “Rio was incredible. There were so many scare stories about the Games and what it would be like but it really was better than a lot of people feared and I loved my time there. “It was again amazing to be a part of another Olympics for Team GB and to return with a medal again was everything I hoped for. I was just so relieved, especially with things having not gone to plan in the team final in the end, to have left with a medal in my hands. “It spurs me on to continue with my gymnastics career, although I will be taking a few months out to focus on other projects and recover! “What we achieved as Team GB was inspirational and just amazing to see, both at the Olympics and the Paralympics and I know that will do huge amounts to inspire the future generations coming through which is what it’s all about.”
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PEOPLE’S STRICTLY CHAMPION IS BACK ON THE BOX Our other Strictly star – former marine Cassidy Little – is also back on our TV screens but in a very different role to performing his winning Paso Doble. Despite losing his leg while on tour in Afghanistan, Cassidy from Market Deeping stunned everyone with his amazing dance routine when he competed in the first ever People’s Strictly and took the title with pro dancer Natalie Lowe in 2015. Cassidy went on to make an acting appearance in daytime soap Doctors and this month makes an appearance on BBC’s Holby City which is likely to air on October 4 but keep an eye out!
Photo: Andy Vernum, Studio One
LOUIS SHOWS HE’S STILL GOT THE MOVES!
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STUART’S SHOW WINNING RS Yellow. It’s a colour that’s usually a bit like Marmite when it comes to cars but on the classic scene it has to be one of the best shades there is.
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errari used it to great effect for years, starting with the Dino. Fiat bravely offered their modern day classic Coupe in yellow and VW campers (and the Beetle) I think look best in the sunshine colour.
What’s good enough for Ferrari is good enough for Ford and I have to say this RS2000 owned by Stuart Simmonds is an absolute belter in yellow. I’ve known Stuart for years and he’s always been a Ford man. He used to own an absolute peach of an Escort RS Turbo, which he regrettably sold, so I’m glad he’s got his Ford mojo back with this lovely MK 2.
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Stuart’s is a rare 1978 Ford Escort RS2000 ‘Base’ model. This means unlike the RS2000 and RS2000 Custom models, it didn’t come with alloy wheels, Recaro seats, a radio or even a clock. He told me: “A lot of people upgraded the Base models to make them look like Customs but mine’s a bit of a rare beast, as it is totally unmolested apart from a few minor engine mods and a five-speed gearbox. I’ve owned it for 10 years after purchasing it from a family friend who had it from new, so I know its history.” Stuart’s car was actually first registered on British Forces
Germany (BFG) registration plates, as at the time the former keeper was based at RAF Wildenrath in Germany. It was brought to the UK in 1980 and registered by the DVLA as HEW 763W (the original German plate is pictured on the vehicle). From that point the RS was used daily up until around 30 years ago when it was garaged. It was almost 10 years before Stuart got his hands on it. “I only had one garage and that’s where my RS Turbo lived but I had to have the RS2000 and made the heart-breaking decision to sell the Turbo. My new wheels lived in the garage for a few years whilst I saved like mad for the money I needed to get it back to its former glory. It underwent a full bare-metal restoration by Mick Dearing in Bourne in 2010 and she’s been gleaming ever since. “My first car when I was 18 was a MK2 Escort 1.3L. I’ve loved them ever since but never dreamed I would own an RS2000, so you can imagine how I feel when I take it to local shows – especially after it won Best In Class this year at Maxey!” What I love about classic cars is their rawness and simplicity. They have
character and soul and you do the driving instead of technology doing it for you. Stuart’s of the same ilk, he’s old school and appreciates there’s no better driving experience than in a classic. “Being behind the wheel in this car is like a step back in time. There’s nothing computerised in the car to distract you, it’s just you and the real deal. There’s nothing else to do or think about apart from driving it, enjoying it and listening to the sound of the engine and roar from the exhaust. It’s a real head turner and even though I’ve been asked on numerous occasions if I’d be interested in selling her, I’d never do it because she’s my pride and joy and that’s the way I want it to stay!” If you’d like your pride and joy to feature here, whether it has four wheels, two (or three!) just email us on office@espmag.co.uk.
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AUTUMN SHOW HAS A VINTAGE VIBE If you like your vehicles retro, the annual Autumn Food and Country Fair is coming to Peterborough Arena this month with its fair share of four wheeled attractions for local vintage fans.
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Good to see that FRM Automotive are offering their free winter health checks once again. Chilly mornings will mean it’s ice scrapers at the ready and wipers glued to a frosty screen so best get prepared. If you want to be thorough FRM do a more detailed winter check for £20 which includes tyre pressure and tread depth check, coolant check, battery check and a winter driving pack including anti freeze, ice scraper and screen wash. Francis Richards at FRM in Westwood told me – “At this time of year you need to consider checking you have good tread on your tyres for winter driving, that your brakes are in good condition to stop you safely in bad weather and that you have good window wipers that are effective in the rain. “Your air conditioning isn’t just for the summer either. If it’s in good working order it’ll be far more effective at quickly demisting your windows for the best all round visibility.” So be winter wise and make sure your car is fit and healthy to take on the worst of the weather. For details of FRM’s winter health checks call 01733 333838 or email info@frmautomotive.co.uk. Visit www.frmautomotive.co.uk for more.
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Beauty News MaC heads to the Boro! In the best news ever this month, Cosmetics specialist MAC have announced their plans to open a store in Peterborough. They will be in Queensgate Shopping Centre in the former Sue Ryder shop.
thiNk piNk it’s Breast CaNCer awareNess MoNth Sadly, every year 55,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK – that’s one person every 10 minutes. That’s why we need to spread the word about Breast Cancer Awareness Month – an annual campaign during October. 4. Describe and be specific about your symptoms while talking with your doctor. Breast Cancer Awareness Month reminds us all to check for symptoms, this can include monthly self-examinations or by attending a scan. Remember, it’s not just older women who experience breast cancer, it does happen at a younger age also. If you have any worries, it’s vital that you let your Doctor know exactly how you’re feeling. Here are 5 steps to avoid misdiagnosis: 1. Seek a specialist. 2. Write down each symptom. 3. Know your medical history.
5. Question. Don’t be afraid to ask as many questions as you possibly can. And stand your ground if you are still certain something isn’t right. Of course this month we’re all being urged to ‘think pink’ to fundraise for life safe saving research and there are several pink themed ways of doing this and various charities to support so to find out more visit www.breastcancercare.org.uk /the-big-pink All funds raised throughout October will help Breast Cancer Care to continue to
provide free services including; support over the phone with a nurse or someone who’s been there, welcoming online forums, reliable information and local group support. Or there’s the Breast Cancer Now campaign urging us to don our best pink outfits and raise cash – take a look at www.wearitpink.org. They use the money you raise to fund world-class breast cancer researchers across the UK and Ireland. Together, they’re working to discover how to prevent breast cancer, how to detect it earlier and how to treat it effectively at every stage so they can stop the disease taking lives.
weddiNG treNds I had the absolute pleasure of being a bridesmaid recently, to a great friend and ESP colleague Stephanie Phillips (congratulations to you and Andy again). Luckily I had the waterproof mascara out as it was a beautiful day. It also meant I had an extra reason to treat myself to some pampering. I went down to Serenity Loves Hair and Beauty Salon on Oundle Road, for a Gellicure Nail treatment which cost £25. They were very friendly and did a great job, matching the pink blush bridesmaid dress I described with a nail colour. Thanks guys and I will be back again soon. I then had my hair done (at the ungodly hour of 6am) with the lovely Laura from Hampton Hack Shack. She created a great vintage inspired hair roll, even with my very fine hair and then decorated with summer flowers. She also helped us get our wedding day makeup just right. If you need some hair and make-up advice, check out the Hampton Hack Shack on Facebook. Thanks Laura!
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MAC is known for appealing to ‘All Ages, All Races, All Sexes’. They’ve been setting trends backstage at fashion weeks around the world for years. Mark Broadhead, Centre Director at Queensgate Shopping Centre told me – “When we announced Mac Cosmetics was coming to Queensgate, social media went into overdrive and since then we’ve been flooded with the same question: when is it opening? We don’t have a confirmed date yet but expect the store to open before the end of November – just in time for Christmas! “This really is a fantastic brand to come to Queensgate, and for central Peterborough, and for this to be a standalone store will attract people from further afield. This is the first of more big brands to announce in the near future, so this is a very exciting time for Queensgate.” We’ll bring you news of an opening date when we can. But make sure you look out for my favourite MAC product and one of their best sellers: Ariana Grande’s shade of VIVA GLAM Lipstick in a matte orchid pink.
estée Lauder aNd ViCtoria BeCkhaM partNer up Victoria Beckham has finally joined the world of makeup and beauty. She’s come a long way since her Spice Girl days, but is delivering the same ‘Girl Power message’ with her new brand. She’s said in the press – "I want to make women feel empowered, to feel sexy and confident. This makeup does that. It was really about not compromising and creating pieces that I wanted to wear myself.” Her products are currently exclusive to Selfridges, so watch this space. If you want to try some out, I recommend her highlighter in Modern Mercury, which is £48. In Victoria’s photographs she always has amazing cheek bones… and now we can get the look too!
Make this MoNth stoptoBer aNd kiCk the haBit!
Peterborough smokers urged to sign up to Stoptober 2016. Each year thousands quit smoking for 28 days with Stoptober starting on Saturday October 1. By signing up to the Stoptober campaign they access a range of free support including packs, emails, texts and an app – all providing information, advice and daily tips to help them through the month. Everyone quits together, supported by employers, communities, charities and other partners, as well encouraging each other via the Stoptober Facebook page. And by making it to 28 days smoke free, they are five times more likely to quit for good. So far nearly a million people have signed up. If you’re thinking about quitting smoking and signing up to Stoptober there are plenty of stories from successful quitters and advice on the Smokefree website. Or if you want local support look out for the Peterborough Stoptober caravan where you will be able to talk to one of Public Health’s friendly Stop Smoking Advisors to discuss how they can help you take that first step to quitting. The caravan will be located all day at the following dates and places: • Wednesday September 28 and Thursday September 29 outside Barclays Bank, Lincoln Road • Friday September 30 and Saturday October 1 outside the Town Hall, Bridge Street Dr Liz Robin, Director of Public Health for Peterborough City Council, said: “Last year around 800 people from Peterborough signed up to Stoptober and we hope many more will sign up this year. Stopping smoking can significantly improve your health so we hope those ready to quit sign up and also access the local support offered by our Stop Smoking Service. The service is free and is available not just during October but throughout the year.” To help you to quit, support and advice on a range of medication options can be obtained from Public Health’s Stop Smoking Service. Just call the freephone number 0800 376 56 55 to get an appointment with a specialist Stop Smoking Advisor who are available at a range of locations including, GP practices, pharmacies, or in the community. They also have a dedicated clinic for pregnant women based at Peterborough City Hospital. Peterborough City Council are planning other events across the city at various other locations. Details of these are available on www.healthypeterborough.org.uk. Find further information at www.nhs.uk/smokefree/stoptober.
iNterNatioNaL waLk to sChooL MoNth iN oCtoBer Every October, International Walk to School Month sees primary school pupils from across the UK join forces with children in more than 40 countries worldwide to celebrate the benefits of walking to school. Now the kids are well and truly back and settled in, what a great way to encourage them to walk to school and encourage the whole family to remain fit and healthy together. Let us know here at ESP if you take part and how you get on… fingers crossed for some sunny Peterborough mornings.
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ARE YOU A SMOOTH(IE) OPERATOR OR DO YOU LET LOOSE WITH THE JUICE? It’s been just over 19 years since I gave my first ever talk on the health benefits of juicing and blending (or smoothies as they are now known) with a small group of women in a village hall. At that time bread making machines were in most household kitchens so introducing my juicer was a little way out at that time. Today, passing someone in the street with a cup of green liquid in hand would not get a second glance. Many people own a juicer or smoothie maker today, even if yours may be collecting dust in the back of a cupboard locked up with all those good intentions! To juice or to smoothie that is the question? What is a smoothie? The mechanics of the smoothie machine break down the fibre helping to release all the nutrients and phytonutrients which are more readily absorbed when we drink it. Our teeth are designed to tear and break open the fibre by our chewing action. It’s been said many times that we should chew our food until it is a liquid – well a smoothie kind of does that for us. What is a juicer/juice? A juicer separates the fibre and releases all the liquid nutrients of the plant, it is therefore not a ‘true’ whole food after you have juiced the produce. A juicer extracts the liquid one end whilst throwing the pulp out the other. The key point to smoothies and/or juicing is that you’re able to boost your levels of veggies and fruits without much effort. Both take centre stage for boosting health but they do have a few differences. One is certainly not better than the other. What are the benefits of juices or smoothies? Smoothies • As the fibre remains it sweeps through the small and large intestine helping to clear out toxins as well as being a food source for our favourable bacteria and supports elimination. • You can blitz up a host of veggies, fruits and additional seeds or anything else you want to add into them to make it a quick go to
breakfast or even a fast food meal anytime if you’re likely to skip a meal. I would add to this though that too many ingredients such as protein powders, nuts, seeds, coconut milks etc can make it heavy and cause a lot of bloating for some, so I like to keep mine simple – but hey, it’s your smoothie so your choice! • Nutrients are already released and much easier to absorb as it is almost pre-digested, a big relief for our digestive system as it gets a little sabbatical from too much work (digestion uses up so much energy). • A great way to fuel the body in a faster time as the nutrients are ready to be taken into the cells. • The fibre that remains in the smoothie helps to lessen sugar and carb cravings, as it keeps you fuller for longer.
Juices • You can get a greater quantity of veggies in a juicer than a blended smoothie, the juicer extracts the juicy nutrients and spits out the fibre. Whilst it is fibreless it can quadruple your intake of greens and other colourful veggies. • Takes a huge burden off digestion as our digestive system has little work to do, the juice is readily available to drink and allow the nutrients to be taken up by the cells rapidly. • A great way to fast and cleanse (always take advice) as the higher quantity of produce without fibre allows the energy which is normally used up in digestion to be freed up for healing and regeneration instead. • Can really help those with a weak digestive system. • Can increase energy levels and also boost immunity.
• It gives us a host of live enzymes that are destroyed with cooking – only when we eat raw foods do we get the enzymes that our body needs for optimal health and wellness.
• Can help to refresh the system after a time of overload such as after Christmas, Easter or even the summer months of BBQ’s, weddings etc.
• May help support immunity as you’re getting a wider range of nutrients from various fruits and veggies as well as being able to consume more than you would at one sitting.
• A natural way to hydrate.
• A great way to get more veggies and fruits into the kids, or even the big kids!
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There are benefits to using both as you can see, both offer excellent ways of nutrient boosting and different reasons to use one over the other.
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FIREWORK FIESTA SET TO LIGHT UP “Remember, remember the fifth of November….” and this year Peterborough’s biggest and most spectacular community firework display will be a night to remember, as it takes place on the traditional bonfire night date, Saturday November 5, at the Peterborough Arena, East of England Showground. This one is well established as the region’s premier firework display and a leading local charity fundraiser. Once again there’ll be a truly spectacular display of fireworks by Titanium, the company behind national celebration fireworks such as the Commonwealth Games and New Year displays in London and Edinburgh. Live music will be hosted by Heart FM and there’ll be food outlets, fairground rides and great family entertainment. Around 10,000 visitors enjoyed last year’s event and the organisers tell us traffic plans are in place to ease the departure process by managing the traffic flow and increasing the number of exits off the Showground at the event. Organised by the Rotary Clubs of Peterborough and Peterborough Minster and Round Table, Firework Fiesta raised a record-breaking £33,000 which was distributed to a multitude of charities and good causes in Peterborough. Advance tickets for Firework Fiesta go on sale this month priced £3 for children aged under 15 (under 2 years are free); £7 for adults and can be purchased from the Ticket Factory or from the following outlets (cash only): Van Hage Garden Centre, Queensgate Information Desk (upper ground floor), Peterborough Visitor Information Centre (Bridge Street). The Cresset (Bretton), Notcutts Garden Centre, Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre and Caravan Park. Tickets are also available on the gate at £5 (child) and £10 (adult). For more details visit www.fireworkfiesta.com.
SKYLARK GARDEN CENTRE FIREWORKS
YAXLEY FIREWORKS
Skylark Garden Centre in Wimblington presents a Fireworks to Music Spectacular on Saturday November 5.
Yaxley has a massive fireworks display planned on Saturday November 5 in aid of local Scouts and Guides.
Kimbolton Fireworks, who are responsible for London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks will stage the display choreographed to a soundtrack of popular tracks using the latest digital system. Heart FM will be there plus funfair with rides and stalls, hot food and licensed bar.
The display is to be professionally fired by 1605 Fireworks at 7pm in the field at the Three Horseshoes Pub in Yaxley and they’re promising it’ll be bigger and better with a very special finale! There’ll be food, stalls and of course a bar.
Advanced Tickets are £7.50 adults, £3.50 children, £20 family (2 adults and 2 children) or buy a cheaper family ticket online. Tickets also on the gate.
A family ticket is £12, adults and children £4 each and tickets are available on the gate and online via the booking page. www.yaxleyfireworks.co.uk
CASTOR AND AILSWORTH CRICKET CLUB FIREWORKS FIESTA The village cricket club brings us a professional fireworks display by 1605 Fireworks and all the bonfire night fun on Friday November 4. There’ll be a licensed bar, a range of hot food, a raffle, sparklers, toasted marshmallows, glow sticks and a sweet stall. Gates open at 6.30pm, the bonfire will be lit at 7.30pm and the fireworks go off at 8pm. Advance tickets are £4 adults, under 16’s £3 and a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) is £10. Tickets are also available on the gate.
STAMFORD KIWANIS HOST A FIREWORKS BONANZA Stamford and District Kiwanis organise a spectacular bonfire event and this year’s is held on the big night itself, Saturday November 5. As well as a truly giant sized bonfire, the evening includes children’s entertainment, hot food and mulled wine. It will take place at Stamford Welland Academy (formerly Queen Eleanor School), Green Lane, Stamford. Gates open at 5pm with free parking. The Bonfire will be lit by a local VIP at 6pm with the massive fireworks display starting around 30 minutes later. Take a torch but no sparklers please. Entrance is £5 adults, £2 children. Proceeds are distributed to local charities.
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WERRINGTON FIREWORKS DISPLAY The Werrington village fireworks display is held on the school playing field on Amberley Slope. It’s organised by the Werrington Scout & Guide Council and the Primary School PTA and gates open at 6.15pm. Pop down and enjoy the display and all the fun on Saturday November 5.
BARNWELL BONFIRE NIGHT Last year’s Barnwell bonfire party saw a spectacular London Bridge themed bonfire go up in smoke. It looked too good to set light to so what will they come up with this year? Find out on Saturday November 5 at Barnwell village hall field as they have another fantastic event lined up. It all starts at 6.30pm and includes an impressive professional firework display, a themed bonfire once again, brass band, food and drink. Tickets are £5 for adults, £4 kids and under 5’s get in free.
DEEPING RUGBY CLUB The rugby club hosts their big annual Fireworks Extravaganza on Friday November 4 at Deeping RUFC from 5.30pm – 11pm. There’ll be stalls, hot food, rides and a great display at Linchfield Road raising funds for the club and local charities.
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SPRINGFIELDS FIREWORKS AND MUSIC FEST The outlet shopping centre in Spalding has another fantastic display planned for Thursday November 3. This year’s theme is music through the decades so expect some spectacular fireworks choreographed with music and lights. Heart FM’s breakfast team Kev and Ros will be hosting the night which always proves incredibly popular so get your tickets early! It’s always a stunning show and will be a lively night with some great tunes accompanied by a fantastic light show
with the impressive fireworks going off at 8pm. It’s a ticket only event, early booking price £6 adults, £4 children (under 1’s free however, it will be loud). Tickets sold on the night will be £8 adults and £5 children. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult. www.springfieldsshopping.co.uk
THE POSH PAGE ESP’s columnist Phil Adlam brings us the exclusives on all things Peterborough United…
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A decade of Darragh...
Darragh MacAnthony celebrating promotion with Darren Ferguson
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what a decade it’s been with three promotions and a Johnstone’s Paint Trophy success.
Elton John
I think it is fair to say that last month was certainly pretty eventful. I mentioned the new Life Wall in last month’s column in ESP and that created a bit of a buzz and to top it off, I made a call to Sir Elton John and he’s agreed to do a concert at the ABAX Stadium next year. Okay, part of that sentence is untrue. Either way, Elton John will become the first musical act to play a live concert at the stadium and it’s something that we’re all looking forward too. (To find out more about how you can purchase tickets, visit the club website, www.theposh.com).
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On the pitch, it’s been a bit frustrating with a number of late goals costing us points, but everyone remains positive that we can enjoy a wonderful campaign. Of course, September was also the 10-year anniversary for club chairman and owner Darragh MacAnthony and
The promotion at Colchester is a day that will certainly live long in my memory. Being doused in champagne at Hereford when we won automatic promotion from League Two – the first success under Darragh’s rule – was something that will never be forgotten, particularly because I needed to then buy a new suit. And don’t get me started on the play-off success at Old Trafford – one of the moments of my life. There have been disappointments along the way, of course there have, if you analyse the club’s history, this is still without doubt, the most successful period and that would not be possible without the influence of Darragh. Not only does he keep the club going financially, but he’s also raised the profile of the club and trust me when I say this, he cares deeply about this football club.
“It has been a memorable 10 years that is for sure,” Darragh said. “Buying a football club was always something that I wanted to do and looking back over the last decade, it has certainly had its up and downs, but we have enjoyed some wonderful days. “The city has really taken to me. I go into the town centre, I visit the Cathedral and I like coming into Peterborough.” The biggest way to celebrate those 10 years would undoubtedly be promotion back to the Championship and everyone at the club is striving to achieve that. We have one or two more games on Sky to look forward to in the next couple of months, but the best way to watch Posh is by coming to the ABAX. You can view the full fixture list and how you can buy tickets at www.theposh.com.
“The page that can't wait for the new series of the Great British Bake Off on C4 with some new hosts...”
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COMEDY GIGS
14 OCT
A PINT OF COMEDY
THE GREAT BRITISH JOKE OFF
I'd loved to have been in the meeting when Channel 4 were negotiating with the production company who own the rights to the Bake Off. I'm pretty sure they put Father Ted in charge, but due to an urgent ecumenical matter, Dougal and Mrs Doyle went instead... "Good news Ted, me and Mrs Doyle have got Channel 4 the Bake Off from the BBC." "That's right Father, I made them all a nice cup of tea and when they weren't sure about moving channels I kept saying 'Go on, go on, go on, go on'. I left Dougal to agree a price. "Ted, the production company said the BBC had offered £15million, so I offered them £125million and would you believe it they agreed straight away!" Meanwhile onto comedy that doesn't come out of my sitcom-obsessed mind, and the new season of stand up comedy at venues across Peterborough and surrounding areas has begun. There are plenty of opportunities to get out and see familiar faces and rising stars of the comedy world and hear laughter coming out of your face for an hour or two. Here's a selection of comedians who'll be baking up a fresh batch of jokes that you might like to try... Ross Noble, everybody's favourite randomist is back with his show Brain Dump on October 30 at the Cresset. As always Ross has lots of stuff backing up in his head and it's time to let it all out. Famed for his super quick freewheeling style and highly imaginative flights it’s bound to be a good night.
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The Joy of Mincing is Julian Clary’s celebration of 30 years as a camp comedian and on stage he will proudly wear his well-deserved M.B.E (Mincer of the British Empire) on November 2. It was the last thing he expected to receive when he knelt down in front of Prince Charles in the scullery at Buckingham Palace… And because Julian gives and gives (until it hurts) he’ll be handing out honours to the lucky few in the audience too. Go and witness a masterclass in camp comedy. There are only a few tickets left for Al Murray at the Cresset on November 16 so best be quick! Penny Hansen from The Cresset also told me – "We are in discussions with some other big names and have our fingers crossed but can't reveal those just yet. “John Bishop told me that comedians love the Cresset as a venue because it's not a traditional theatre with a balcony and they can see their audience up close and see their reactions." Lee Nelson’s already booked in for next May and there's also a very big name they’re trying to secure who sold out in just 3 hours last time so watch this space! For more comedy suggestions at other venues, see the gig guide opposite.
A new regular comedy evening in the Cellar Bar at Stamford Arts Centre features American stand-up and improviser Kate Mccabe, Jason Neale the main man from Leicester’s Proper Funny club and Sarah Johnson a likeable rising star on the Midlands comedy scene. Box office: 01780 763203.
FUNHOUSE COMEDY CLUB
21 OCT
These popular comedy nights at the South Holland Centre in Spalding bring us some great acts in a cabaret style setting. This month it’s John Ryan, an irresistibly amiable East End lad with acerbic wit, Lloyd Griffith who’ll deliver a series of punchy gags and anecdotes and Ant Dewson, comedian, piano player and singer of stupid songs, plus MC Ben Murray. Buy tickets in advance for just £10 per person. Otherwise it's £12.50 on the door. Box office: 01775 764777.
28 OCT
CRESSET COMEDY CLUB
The Cresset Comedy Club, the longest running in the city, serves up another great night of laughs. Headliner Jeff Innocent is simply one of the best acts in the country and has been for the last ten years – his original, unique and razor sharp wit is unrivalled. Support comes from Kevin McCarthy with his delightful puns and daft jokes plus rising star and Leicester Comedy Festival Comedian of the Year Jenny Collier. Compere for the show is no-nonsense Yorkshire lass and Funny Women winner Debra Jane Appleby. Box office: 01733 265705.
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JULIAN CLARY: THE JOY OF MINCING
The Joy of Mincing is Julian Clary’s celebration of 30 years as a camp comedian. This is Julian at his filthy best. Live and unplugged, a masterclass in camp comedy live at the Cresset. Box office: 01733 265705.
NIGHTlife THE SOLSTICE The Solstice has plenty lined up this month to keep your weekends lively. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a UV party on Friday October 28 and then join in the Monster Mash on Friday November 4 and get your fancy dress on! They keep the beats going with DJ sets every Friday and Saturday night as well as some live music nights (see Gig Guide). Thursday nights they set you up for the weekend with fresh house music from DJ Russell James and guests with free entry and loads of drinks offers from 9pm.
SATURDAY NIGHT GROOVE
Motown special to get fans in the mood for their Sunny Hunny weekender. If Tamla Motown and northern soul are you thing head over to the Braza Club in March on Friday November 4. DJs Skip Stuart, John Bradley, Neil Randall and Jamie Trundle will keep you on the dancefloloor with all the classics. Tickets are £6 in advance from Lakers and The Music Box in Wisbech, Larryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heel Bar in Whittlesey or the Braza Club in March, or call 07950 468011. Then if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re feeling hardcore, get ready for a 9 hour all-dayer on December 27!
RnB 90's NIGHT
The Brewery Tap on Westgate continues to keep us groovinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on a Saturday. If you like your tunes but want a more relaxed environment let DJ Rick Allen get you on the dancefloor at the Tap after some great Thai food or a decent pint. Saturday Night Groove is on October 1, 8, 15 and 22 from 9pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; late.
SOUL & MOTOWN NIGHT Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still a big following for soul and Motown in the area so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to see The Party are keeping the scene alive with another Soul &
It was the decade in which mega stars all came into their own including the likes of Mary J. Blige, R. Kelly, SWV, Soul 4 Real, Aaliyah, Faith Evans, Zhane, 911, Maxwell, Musiq Soulchild, TLC, Fugees and Blackstreet. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to revisit the 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heyday with local legends DJs Eddie Nash, T-Rex, Steve Mase and Otis. All these guys have hosted many successful nights in the city such as BrownSugar, Nuff Muff, Xoo Bar and have come together to pay tribute to this era playing the very best in 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s RnB, neo soul and soul on a fantastic night not to be missed! Get down to Radius above The
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HALO BAR Halo bar on Northminster sets you up for the weekend on Friday nights with free entry before midnight and drinks at just £1.50 all night! Music from 10pm til 4am. Saturdays itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Decadance from 10pm til 4am. Entryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free before midnight and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2 for 1 on drinks up until then too so get down there early. Expect dancefloor fillers through the decades to keep you moving.
HALLOWEEN CHARITY NIGHT Head down to the Brewery Tap on Saturday October 29 for a special Halloween Ball Charity Gig and Club Night. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be live bands and DJs a raffle and fancy dress is encouraged. Profits from the night are in aid of cancer care at Thorpe Hall Hospice. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s £5 entry after 9.30pm (£3 for Zombie Walkers!).
TIME FOR ANOTHER GREAT NIGHT Following the huge success of last
yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Great Nights Halloween themed event, and by popular request the Great Nights team return to the Ivy Leaf Club on Saturday October 29 with The Magic of Soul, Motown and More 60's 70's and 80's Disco Halloween Party Themed Evening. So it's time to dig out your Halloween gear and get set for a Great Night. Dressing for the occasion is optional, but prizes on the night will be given for the best dressed male and female. The music policy remains the same, soul, Motown and disco from the 60's, 70's and the 80's featuring DJs Steve Allen, Ian Gray, John Bradley, Andy Coulson and Mark Reveley. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be food, real ale and cocktails will be available throughout the evening. Tickets are £6 in advance (£8 on the door) from Larryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heel Bar and The Ivy leaf Club in Whittlesey and by phone from Andy on 07941 629660.
CLOCK OFF FRIDAY Edwardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aims to help you chill out on a Friday with their new Clocking Off Club on Friday nights. Ease down after a week at work with 50% off all drinks until 10.30pm and 2 for 1 on cocktails all night. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s their YoYo student nights on Thursdays with drinks deals and themed nights and look out for their Vanity nights, Throwback Old Skool and Ménage a Trois special events.
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Keith Dalton has the ESP guide to the best news and views from the local live music scene…
What great news to hear that Sir Elton John is to visit Peterborough on June 11 next year. And congratulations to the guys at Posh for securing the concert for the city at the ABAX Stadium. Legends don't come much bigger than Sir Elton as his superb performance in Hyde Park showed recently and it really is going to be a prestigious event.
The Parkway Club is the venue for a Special Olympics Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance starring The Houndogs on Friday October 28. It includes a sausage and chips supper and is aimed at raising money for Peterborough Special Olympics’ attendance at next year’s National Summer Games in Sheffield.
A similar event last year proved a huge success and the organisers are hoping for a sell out gig this year. With live rock ‘n’ roll music in short supply, and support from The City Sounds Disco, I suggest you book your ticket in advance if you want to jive. Contact The Parkway Club on 07963 214349.
The Tour That Never Ends – The Sensational 60’s Experience returns yet again to The Cresset on Friday October 28. It has been there more than once and the reason for its return is its popularity.
There’s a new tribute band in town! The Outlaw Eagles were formed in late 2015 and are all Eagles admirers and they perform a set which spans the entire Eagles’ recording career from 1971 to the 1990s and beyond. That covers their early country influence and their development into that unique guitar rock sound. Tony Harris together with brothers Richard and Mark Hall form the three duelling guitars at the core of the band’s music, and they are joined by Alec Rowsell on bass and drummer Andrew Cox. Peterborough music fans will be familiar with some of the names though their appearances in bands like Leon, The Guards and Isiah. You can catch the Outlaw Eagles on Sunday October 2 at the Cherry Tree, Oundle Road 7pm start, and at the Dragon, Werrington at 9pm on Saturday October 8. Their website is www.outlaw-eagles.com.
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This year’s explosive tour features seven legendary names from the 1960’s taking to the stage.
Halloween is on the way at the end of the month and Stamford Corn Exchange have a show to get you in the mood for the spooky night. It features the return of The Zoots who proved very popular on their previous appearance at the venue. As usual their set will include music from a host of eras and an array of artists you’ll know and love. Artists like Elvis, Chuck Berry, Beatles, Stones, T.Rex Madness, Oasis, and Pharrell Williams span generations and the one thing that’s certain is, that besides that music the show will be lively and I’m sure special Halloween dress will be on stage. The band also tell me dressing up in the audience is positively encouraged for the night. The Zoots have toured over 30 countries, performed over 1000 shows, recorded two successful albums and travelled over 50,000 miles to bring their harmonies and infectious stage presence to music lovers. No wonder tickets are already in high demand for this one night only Spooktastic concert on Saturday October 29. You can book yours from the box office of the Stamford Corn Exchange on 01780 766455.
Herman’s Hermits, Chris Farlowe, New Amen Corner, The Swinging Blue Jeans, The Fortunes, The Ivy League and Alan Mosca from Freddie and The Dreamers. Between them, they must total over 100 UK Top 20 hits including many number ones from the 60’s. I was looking through the list and if I had to name one song from all those giant hits it would undoubtedly be Chris Farlowe’s classic Out of Time – a perfect song and what a voice. Coincidentally, this year is the 50th anniversary of the song topping the charts. It was in the charts for 13 weeks, reached Number 1 and coincided with England winning the World Cup in 1966 (this tour just happens to have 66 dates). It’s also rumoured that this will be the last chance for Peterborough audiences to see The Ivy League in concert, as they are retiring after The Sensational 60’s Experience Tour, although you never know, like they say – it’s the tour that never ends! Tickets available from the Cresset box office on 01733 265705.
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THIN LIZZY TRIBUTE DEDICATION 13 Dedication 13, the annual event which pays homage to rock legend Phil Lynott and Thin Lizzy, takes place on Saturday October 22. The venue is The Peterborough Sports and Leisure Club (PSL) on Lincoln Road.
WESTLIFE STAR SHANE LIVE IN CITY Westlife frontman Shane Filan has announced the second leg of his major indoor UK tour for October 2016, and it includes The Cresset in Peterborough onTuesday October 18. In the wake of the huge success of both his Right Here Tour in early 2016 and the Right Here album the Irish pop sensation will perform a number of Westlife favourites as well as his own recent tracks.
Local organiser Terry Narraine, who’s a massive Thin Lizzy fan himself, told me – “This year’s Dedication coincides with the 40th Anniversary of the iconic Thin Lizzy album Jailbreak which included the worldwide rock anthem The Boys Are Back In Town, a song which Phil is greatly remembered for and title track Jailbreak of the same album.” (Also my favourite Emerald) So did Terry ever envisage reaching 13 years of Dedications? “Our Dedication show was only meant to be a one off gesture back in 2003 at what used to be the old Coach and Horses pub. But, due to public demand, it’s reached the 13th year and we’re now at The PSL Club (Peterborough Sports and Leisure Club) on Lincoln Road which is run by Irish owners, John and Maggie Burns, and that seems only appropriate for the theme of our show.”
Westlife have been one of the world’s most successful bands of the last few decades, scoring multiple Number Ones all over the world, and The Cresset appearance will give Peterborough fans the opportunity to see him doing what he loves best; entertaining the crowd and singing from the heart. Announcing the dates for the tour, Shane said, “The Right Here Tour earlier in the year was fantastic and I was really proud of how this transcended over so many different venues and places that I hadn’t performed in before. It was incredible to see the reaction from fans, to have them there with me enjoying the songs and joining in. The tour was such a great experience and we have had so many requests for more dates that we thought we might as well give the fans what they want, and go back out on the road in October. I am really excited about this new phase in the tour and looking forward to seeing everyone at The Cresset in Peterborough – it’s going to be a great night!” The release of the Right Here album has cemented Shane’s position as one of the UK’s most popular male solo artists and the night’s going to be a unique opportunity for Westlife fans to get close to one of their idols. The box office of the Cresset is 01733 265705.
Philomena Lynott, Phil's mother will be making the trip from Dublin as special guest to help the show raise funds for The Roisin Dubh Trust, which was set up in memory of her son in order to help underprivileged children in Ireland and help support mothers who’ve lost their children at an early age. Four bands take the stage starting at 6.30pm. Peterborough's own Thin Lizzy tribute band Lizzy On The Loose headline with a greatest hits set, and special guests Black Rose (Society) from Northampton return after previous Dedication success. Pandora's Box, a female fronted classic rock covers band are making their debut this year and finally, show openers are Third Stone From The Sun, who are back by popular demand. Tickets for Dedication 13 on October 22 can be obtained in advance from Terry Naraine on 07796 250071 or direct from The PSL Club or on the door on the night of the show.
New Peterborough band Idolising Nova who we told you about a few months ago have just released their new single Take On The World. It’s an excellent follow up to the band’s previous success (their version of Robyn’s Dancing on my Own) which came out earlier this year. In addition to the singles it’s been a busy year because there have been numerous live appearances and radio dates. So what now? Bassist Jack Smith told ESP – “We're writing and recording loads at the moment, so we'll have more new music out in the near future. We plan to spend the rest of 2016 writing and recording and then book as many gigs as possible all over the UK from early next year, which sounds much further away than it actually is!
IDOLISING NOVA READY TO TAKE ON THE WORLD
“We had a message from Janice Long, BBC Radio 2 DJ saying that she loves Take On The World and that she was going to play it on her show that night. We were so shocked, excited and proud that she is playing it. This is the first song we've written as a three-piece, which we wrote, recorded and mixed in Kris' bedroom, it's just crazy.” You can view a video on You Tube of Idolising Nova performing a stripped back version of Take On The World live on BBC Cambridgeshire Introducing.
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OAKHAM MIC NIGHT
ACOUSTIC SESSIONS
The Brewery Tap, Westgate
The Boat Inn, Whittlesey
OUTLAW EAGLES
CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION The Swiss Cottage, Woodston
INTRUDERS
The Cherry Tree, Woodston
PENNYLESS (4PM - 6PM) Mama Liz's, Stamford
FRANKLY MY DEAR
FRANKLY MY DEAR
HOOKER
The Burghley Club, Burghley Road
The Swiss Cottage, Woodston
The Cherry Tree, Woodston
HUSH
WHISKEY BAR ACOUSTIC SESSIONS WITH THE BOATMEN
GO WITH THE FLOW
GLAM FLAM GLITZ
The Men of March, March
The Boat Inn , Whittlesey
The Stilton Tunnels, Stilton
The Ploughman, Werrington
OFF THE RECORD
SAT OCT 29
NEW GENERATION CRASH AND BURN
GO WITH THE FLOW
The Peacock, London Road
Ebeneezers, Woodston
RAMSHACKLE SERENADE
ALL SHOOK UP
OFF THE RECORD
JUNK PUPPETS
The Conservative Club, Broadway
The Heron, Stanground
Palmerston Arms, Oundle Road
HIGH ROLLERS
The Burghley Club, Burghley Road
THE CHRIS WATSON BAND LUNCHTIME
JIMMY
The Conservative Club, Broadway
OUTLAW EAGLES
RAMSHACKLE SERENADE
The Dragon, Werrington
The Ostrich, North Street
MON OCT 3
PORKY PIG
OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH JAMES EDMONDS
The Ploughman, Werrington
LEFTOVAS The Mason Arms, Bourne
NO SUGAR The Solstice, Northminster
STINGRAY (LIVE MUSIC OPENING NIGHT) AMF BOWLING ALLEY, Bretton
THE AUSTRALIAN STONES Charters, Town Bridge
THE GANGSTERS The Brewery Tap, Westgate
THE OFF-BEATS The Peacock, London Road
UNDERCOVER (5.30 - 8.30) Lakeside Cafe and Bar, Ferry Meadows
SAT OCT 1
The Wheatsheaf, Eastfield Road
Swiss Cottage, Woodston
Sawtry Club, Sawtry
LEFTOVAS The Black Bull, Kirton
REVOLVER
THIRD STONE FROM THE SUN
The Angel Inn, Yarwell
Axe & Cleaver, Boston
Charters, Town Bridge
Charters, Town Bridge
REVOLVER
TRUE BRITISH MAYHEM
SUN OCT 23
RAMSHACKLE SERENADE
The Crown , Lincoln Road
TRISTAN DIEGO HALL + THE LINCOLNSHIRE POACHERS + ROBIN BRISLEY + FRANKIE C
The Heron, Stanground
The Granary, Long Sutton
SABERTOOTH TIMMY Charters, Town Bridge
SON OF A GUN DUO
Mama Liz's, Stamford
The Three Horseshoes, Werrington
BARNACK ACOUSTIC SESSIONS WITH CLAUDE DOMINO The Millstone, Barnack
FRI OCT 7 3RD STONE FROM THE SUN Swiss Cottage, Woodston
CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION
The Halcyon, Netherton
THE GUARDS
VOODOO UNPLUGGED WITH DAVE B TUE OCT 4
Ebeneezers, Woodston
THE EXPLETIVES The Swiss Cottage, Woodston
TUE OCT 11 OPEN MIC NIGHT The Ploughman, Werrington
RAZZAMAJAZZ The Angel Inn, Yarwell
WED OCT 12
SUN OCT 16 CHARTERS SUNDAY SESSION WITH PENNYLESS 3PM
OVERDUBS
THE GUARDS Ebeneezers, Woodston
THE NUGGETS The Ploughman, Werrington
Charters, Town Bridge
The Glasshouse, Key Theatre
TUE OCT 18
WED OCT 26
The Old Coach House, Market Deeping
OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH DAVE AND PHIL
ACOUSTIC SESSIONS WITH THE BOATMEN
VELOCITY
The Boat Inn, Whittlesey
The Railway, Ramsey
FRI OCT 21
THU OCT 27
LOOSE ROCKET
OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH DAVE
Axe & Cleaver, Boston
MEG MCPARTLIN The Peacock, London Road
The Cherry Tree, Woodston
FRI OCT 28
UNLIMITED
The Peacock, London Road
SUN OCT 30 CHARTERS SUNDAY SESSION WITH DAVE SMITH 3PM Charters, Town Bridge
TUE NOV 1
ANOTHER GIRL ANOTHER PLANET
The Burghley Club, Burghley Road
ACOUSTIC SESSION WITH THE BOATMEN
The Swiss Cottage, Woodston
FULLY LOADED Charters, Town Bridge
Charters, Town Bridge
BARNACK ACOUSTIC SESSIONS WITH CLAUDE DOMINO
CUTTIN LOOSE
The Railway, Ramsey
STONE PONY
GABY STARBUCK
The Millstone, Barnack
CUTTIN LOOSE
Masons Arms, Bourne
The Peacock, London Road
The Railway, Boston
DB5
FRI OCT 14
Charters, Town Bridge
SUBWAY 77
GROOVE CARTELL
FRI NOV 4
HUSH
BLACKOUT UK
The Crown, Lincoln Road
The Ram, Whittlesey
The Ploughman, Werrington
The Solstice, Northminster
CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION
MILLY'S CHAMBER
HIGH ROLLERS
THE KINGCATS
The Brewery Tap, Westgate
CAPTAIN OBVIOUS
The Braza Club, March
JINX'D
The Ploughman, Werrington
The Swiss Cottage, Woodston
The Solstice, Northminster
Charters, Town Bridge
TIGER CLUB
ON THE CEILING
Charters, Town Bridge
CUTTIN LOOSE
The Ploughman, Werrington
LEFTOVAS
The Golden Fleece, Stamford
The Ploughman, Werrington
The Mason Arms, Bourne
GO WITH THE FLOW
REVOLVER
The Ploughman, Werrington
SOULED OUT The Burghley Club, Burghley Road
THE GUARDS The London Inn, Stamford
THE NUGGETS The George & Angel, Crowland
SUN OCT 2 CHARTERS SUNDAY SESSION PRESENTS BON & JUSTIN 3PM Charters, Town Bridge
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JESSIES GHOST
Spalding Pumpkin Parade, Spalding
THE FEDZ The Brewery Tap, Westgate
THE GUARDS
MIND THE GAP The Swiss Cottage, Woodston
RETROLUX The Cherry Tree, Woodston
The Golden Fleece, Stamford
SAT OCT 15
SAT OCT 8
ARC NATION
CIRCA 73
EASIER SAID
The Crown , Lincoln Road
The Peacock, London Road Charters, Town Bridge
PORKY PIG
SAT OCT 22 CJ HATT The Three Horseshoes, Werrington
DEDICATION 13 (PHIL LYNOTT TRIBUTE CONCERT) LIZZY ON THE LOOSE, BLACK ROSE (SOCIETY), PANDORAS BOX, THIRD STONE FROM THE SUN The PSL Club, Lincoln Road
ELECTRIC WARRIORS The Swiss Cottage, Woodston
AMF Bowling Alley Bretton
JUNK PUPPETS The Ostrich Inn, North Street
RETROLUX The Swiss Cottage, Woodston
LIVE BAND
SAT NOV 5
The Swiss Cottage, Woodston
3 PARTS DIRT
REVOLVER Masons Arms, Bourne
RIFF RAFF Swiss Cottage, Woodston
THE HOUNDOGS Parkway Club, Maskew Avenue
THE ONE EYED CATS The Ploughman, Werrington
Charters, Town Bridge
HIGH ROLLERS Ebeneezers, Woodston
JUST JOSH NEWMAN The Peacock, London Road
LEFTOVAS Carpenters Arms, Boston
ROCKOUT The Swiss Cottage, Woodston
VELOCITY The Ostrich Inn, North Street