OUT & ABOUT So much to do,see and enjoy this July...
Saturday 1 July The music of John Williams Stamford Brass perform a handful of superb orchestrations and legendary melodies from the most Oscarnominated man alive, John Williams, including some of his works from fabled films such as Star Wars, Indiana Jones, ET, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Jaws, Saving Private Ryan, War Horse and many more. 7.30pm. £11, concessions £10. Stamford Corn Exchange, Broad Street, Stamford PE9 1PX. 01780 766455. www. stamfordcornexchange. co.uk Sunday 2 July Fun Family Dog Show Go along to Yarwell Playing Field for a funfilled afternoon for all ages. In addition to the
Sunday 9 July Moving Dreams Over the last few months an inter-generational group of participants led by Ida Casilli has unveiled a number of stories of Italian migrants to Peterborough, collating them together into a piece of devised theatre with filmed interactions led by Victor Rios. Mysterious Italian characters from 1930-1960s Peterborough are visiting British Italian student Angela’s dreams. Can Angela fulfill their legacy by telling their stories? A stereotype-breaking tale of love, dedication, hope, bricks and icecreams: all the things you should know about good-willed migrants told by an intergenerational community cast and professional actor Nadia Ostacchini. 12noon and 2pm. Free admission. Italian Community Association, The Fleet, Fleet Way, Peterborough PE2 8DL. www.thefleet-ica.co.uk Monday 10 July What The Thunder Said Open mic night for
all spoken word performances with a £10 bar tab prize awarded to the audience’s favourite act. 8pm. Charters, Town Bridge, Peterborough PE1 1FP. www.charters-bar.com Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 July Abbots Ripton & Wennington Open Gardens More than 10 open gardens, plus a flower display in the lovely St Andrews Church, with all proceeds going towards restoration of the church tower. £6, children free and dogs welcome on leads. 12noon5pm. Entry passports and parking at the village hall: PE28 2LT.
Friday 14 and Saturday 15 July Richard III Following their much acclaimed performance of Henry V at Peterborough Cathedral last year, Antic Disposition stage a thrilling new production of Shakespeare’s darkly comic drama. 7.30pm. Peterborough Cathedral. Tickets from £15-£25 (unreserved) or £25-£35 (reserved). www. ticketsource.co.uk/ad1
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Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 July, Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 July Peterborough Artists’ Open Studios Inspirational art and crafts in homes and studios throughout the city and surrounding villages. www.paos.org.uk
dog show – which includes an agility course and fun competitions – there’ll be an arts and crafts tent for all ages; plants, books, cakes and jewellery for sale; also pet portraits, a raffle, tombola and BBQ. 2-5pm. Entry fee gives you free car parking; the entrance is adjacent to the Village Hall in Main Street. And all funds raised will to be used to buy dog waste bins for the village.
Sunday 9 July TS Eliot Festival An inspirational day of talks, readings, conversation and debate, lovely food and music in a tranquil country garden. Guests include celebrated novelist Ali Smith and biographers Adam Begley and Robert Crawford, An annual tradition continues: My Favourite Eliot with contributions from the audience. 11am-6pm. £40 (concessions available) includes morning coffee, a two-course buffet lunch and afternoon tea. Ferrar House, Little Gidding, PE28 5RJ. www.eliotsociety.org.uk; www.ferrarhouse.co.uk
Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 July Thomas Branch Line Weekend One for all Thomas fans! Travel to see him from any Nene Valley Railway station – just jump on board the big steam train hauled by one of his ‘friends’, buy a one-day ticket and that will include everything including travel up and down the whole of the line, entertainment and an all-important ride behind the star of the show, Thomas, between Wansford and Yarwell! Adult £18, senior £16, child £12, family £48, under one, free. www.nvr.org.uk
Saturday 15 July The Trials of Mary Following the 2015 ‘mystery play’ Mary and the Midwives, Eastern Angles return to Peterborough Cathedral, this time with a freshly
written, 21st century take on the story of Mary and Joseph (left). 12noon and 2.30pm on the Cathedral Green. Tickets are free, but book on 01473 211498 or via www.easternangles.co.uk NENE LIVING JULY 2017
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