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SAFER OFF THE STREETS IS AWARD WINNER It was great to hear that the city’s Safer Off the Streets partnership has won a regional award at the Love Britain and Ireland Awards, organised by Premier Christian Radio.

The partnership, which scooped the Best Start-Up category, helps on average two rough sleepers to leave the streets a month since it began in October last year and has raised a whopping £8,000 for charity.

Agencies involved in the Safer Off the Streets partnership, include: The Light Project Peterborough, Hope Into Action, Peterborough City Council, Street Pastors, Peterborough Food Bank, YMCA, Safer Peterborough, Citizens Advice Peterborough, The Salvation Army, Veterans for the Homeless, Love & Humanity Peterborough, Kingsgate Community Church, Axiom, Children of Adam and the Peterborough Soup Kitchen.

Homelessness is a real

crisis and anyone who wants to pledge their help to rough sleepers in the city are asked to donate money either online, via the contactless card reader in St Peter’s Arcade, or at the cash collection boxes at the Town Hall reception and Visitor Information Centre. The money goes towards the running of the Garden House in the cathedral grounds, which is run by the Light Project Peterborough.

The Light Project was also winner of the Community Building category for running the Winter Night Shelter.

Hope Into Action won the Social Action category for providing direct support to people whom others have often given up on. And the third partner to receive

recognition was Care Zone within Kingsgate Community Church - winner of the Social Justice category – for Care Zone which has grown from strength to strength and served thousands of people in the community.

For more information about the Safer Off the Streets partnership, visit www.saferoffthe streets.co.uk.

COSSACK DANCERS HEAD TO WHITTLESEY FESTIVAL

The Whittlesey Festival is only weeks away with a whole day of entertainment, music, stalls, vintage vehicles and activities planned from 10am – 4pm on Sunday September 8. This year promises something extra special with one of the headline acts, internationally renowned Ukrainian Cossack dancers Orlyk performing on the day in a display not to be missed.

Orlyk was established in 1949 and is the Representative Dance Ensemble of the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB). The exhilarating high kicks, jumps & spins combined with traditional folk dancing are performed to live harmonic Ukrainian melodies with punchy rhythms in handmade authentic costumes to reflect the character of the dances.

The family festival will also see a showcase of art from local schools at the Whittlesey Christian Church in Broad Street and a display by professional artist and photographer Jim Cooke. Jim has exhibited his work all over the world. To find out more

grab a copy of the free programme available in local shops and premises in Whittlesey from the end of August onwards.

Event sponsors this year include, Kelly Vision, Hugh Crane, DC Site Services, Ben Burgess, Falcon Hotel, East Midlands Waste management Ltd and Whittlesey Town Council who’s support means that a good proportion of the children’s rides and activities at this year’s Festival will be free of charge.

For more information about the Festival please contact Brian on 01733 752093 or email brians@whittlesey.cc

NYE TICKETS FOR THE TAP The team at the Brewery Tap are ahead of the game and have just announced their plans for New Year’s Eve. This year they welcome The Contacts and guest DJ Andrew Lindsay to see in 2020 in style – sounds like a great night so grab your tickets and get your night out sorted!

MORE VODAFONE GIGAFAST ON ITS WAY The roll out of Vodafone Gigafast Broadband is full on and if you’re interested in registering for it look out for the team in the bright red van at the Sublime Twenty4 running event at Ferry Meadows on August 3 and 4, Cathedral Square from August 26 - September 1, as well as local centres and live areas giving residents an opportunity to find out more.

Look out for the Gigavan and team at locations near you, including Herlington Centre, Blue Bell Inn Welland Road, Lincoln Road, Dogsthorpe Central, Hills Close & Parnwell Local Centre. Or pop into the Vodafone Retail Store in Queensgate shopping centre where the team in store will be happy to tell you more.

New areas where customers can now order include Orton Southgate, Orton Brimbles, Orton Northgate and new areas that are now live include

Gunthorpe Ridings, Welland and Paston, near Crabtree and the surrounding area.

Services will be coming soon to the Gladstone/MillďŹ eld area and Werrington.

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heading back to Barnwell – you can even take the dog!

The walk, which is being supported by Oundle’s Beans Coffee Stop and Inkwell Printing, will end with a special celebration back at the Park, where there’ll be an area for picnics, a BBQ, community stalls and a reection area with Sue Ryder staff on hand to talk to if needed.

To sign up go to www.sueryder.org/ThorpeFo rgetMeNotWalk.

FIRST FORGET ME NOT WALK IN OUNDLE

BEACH PARTY FUN @ VAN HAGE

There’s a brand new sponsored walk coming to Oundle next month to celebrate the lives of loved ones.

The Forget Me Not Walk, which will take place on Sunday September 29, is being organised by a dedicated committee of volunteers to raise funds for Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice.

Starting at Barnwell Country Park, this 3.5 mile family-friendly walk is to remember loved ones and celebrate their lives in a positive way Walkers will travel through historic Oundle market town, then on a journey through local scenery and along the river before

There’s no need to sit in trafďŹ c for a day at the beach – we hear that Van Hage is bringing it here! The garden centre in Eye holds some great events and this month it’s their special Beach Party with plenty of family fun from 2pm-4pm on August 5, 7 and 9. There’ll be beach games including limbo and hoola hoop competitions, an all important sand pit and a beach buffet. Tasty snacks include sandwiches, crisps, doughnuts and sausage rolls.

There’s more fun towards the end of the month to keep the kids amused, and full up! The Animal Pizza Party will show the kids how to make animal shaped pizzas and of course enjoy eating them. It’s on from 2pm – 4pm on August 19, 21 and 23 and includes games and a trip down to the free Mini Farm at the back of the centre which has lots of animals to see. If you haven’t been along yet – take the kids, it’s free and they’ll love it.

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FAITH: The George Michael Legacy Let’s head over to Club Tropicana – sadly drinks aren’t free but you can rest assured this tribute concert to the late George Michael will definitely Wake You Up Before You Go Go! Faith stars Randall Butler, expertly recreating the legendary performances and tunes of George Michael in a brandnew production for 2019.

Get your aviators on, or you cropped jeans and loafers and get ready to experience every fantastic era of his career in this stunning celebration remembering one of the greatest singersongwriters of all time. It’s an energetic, vibrant musical journey bringing to life 35 years of hits from George's glittering career.

This brand-new feel-good show will have you dancing in the aisles to Freedom! '90, Club Tropicana and Outside, sway along to Careless Whisper, the beautiful I Knew You Were Waiting and go mad to the show stopping Somebody To Love all brought to life by the fantastic cast and sensational live band.

Catch it live at The Cresset on Friday September 13. Ticket prices vary from £23 - £27 and are available on 01733 265705.

I only discovered the Legally Blonde movie a couple of months ago, and I must admit I’ve watched it over half a dozen times already! In fact, I enjoyed it so much that I downloaded the soundtrack to the live musical version and it certainly hasn’t disappointed me – blasting the opening song ‘Omigod you guys’ in the car, has now become a guilty pleasure of mine!

So, I was very excited to hear that, Kindred Drama and the Key Youth Theatre are bringing the fun and the sun from the US to Peterborough’s Key Theatre this summer, with their dynamic, action-packed production of Legally Blonde the Musical! The phenomenal young people of KYT take to the stage once again from Wednesday August 21 to Saturday August 24, following their smash hit 2018 summer production of Guys & Dolls, and this year’s show promises to be the perfect plethora of pink!

The fantastic award-winning musical shows the transformation of Elle Woods, who appears to have it all.

However, when long-term boyfriend, Warner dumps her so that he can attend Harvard Law, her life is turned upside down. Heartbroken and determined to win him back, Elle earns a place at the prestigious law school! She tackles stereotypes and scandal, struggles with peers, professors and finds getting Warner back will be a lot harder than she first thought… But soon, she realizes her potential and sets out to show the world just what Elle Woods is capable of. You don’t want to miss out on this energetic and heartwarming show!

Tickets are £18, £14 concessions from the box office on 01733 207239.

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The Sound of Springsteen A passion for music can bring all kinds of people together and in this case a passion for ‘The Boss’ brought the members of The Sound of Springsteen together! They formed in late 2017 but you’d never know it, as they sing, perform and play in sync as if they’d been together for their entire musical careers!

They’ve won over the hearts of music lovers from all different walks of life, bringing various people together with one very powerful trait… a passion for what they do. The Sound of Springsteen have toured the UK many times, recorded with some huge names in the music industry and now they’re coming to us!

The Cresset is proud to announce that this brilliant tribute show will be coming to Peterborough for one night only on Thursday August 22! Be sure to get your tickets and rest your voices as hits such as Born to Run, Born in the USA and many more will be ready to blow you away with the authentic sound of Springsteen!

Tickets are £26 each on 01733 265705.

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THE BON JOVI EXPERIENCE Are you ready to rock? The Bon Jovi Experience have been labeled ‘the best tribute band I’ve ever seen’ by Jon Bon Jovi, himself and radio DJ Chris Evans!

Surely, that’s the highest level of praise to receive for any tribute band? They’re the world’s first and finest tribute to Bon Jovi and are the only tribute to have performed live alongside Jon Bon Jovi!

The band’s front man and Jon Bon Jovi clone, Tony Pearce is accompanied by incredible musicians and top doppelgangers! The band tour all over the world to eager crowds and have seen sell-out shows in various venues.

On Friday September 6, take your family, friends, partners or whoever to The Cresset and get ready to be blown away by The Bon Jovi Experience.

Tickets are £23.50 on 01733 265705.

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The Ultimate Commitments and Blues Brothers Experience 2019 Dublin Soul meets Chicago Blues! The Ultimate Commitments and Blues Brothers Experience is returning to The Cresset, in the show that’s been described as ‘Fantastic’ and ‘Absolutely Brilliant’.

Having seen and thoroughly enjoyed both The Commitments and The Blues Brothers multiple times, I can safely say that, the soundtracks of each movie are phenomenal; so, not only will you be transported back in time with the great songs from both of these classic

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movies, but you’ll also be taken back to the films themselves and relive some scenes with some interesting 2019 twists!

The Irish R&B combined with Rhythm and Blues will almost definitely have something for everyone, so ‘do the twist’ down to The Cresset on Saturday September 7. This show will definitely make you want to ‘shake your tail feather’ and sing from your soul!

Tickets are £21.50 on 01733 265705.

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The Beach Boys Tribute Show Come and join the fun and ride the wave of adrenaline and nostalgia to end the summer with the Beach Boyz tribute band! On Sunday September 8 at 7.30pm, head along to the Key Theatre, and experience live music that’s guaranteed to leave you with a smile on your face, keeping the feel-good summer vibes alive for a little longer.

The Beach Boyz tribute band delivers a mesmerising show of perfectly pitched harmonies that’ll take your breath away! Here’s a fantastic opportunity to hear the chart hits from America’s biggest pop band ever recorded, including: God Only Knows, Surfin’ USA, California Girls, Kokomo, Surfer Girl and many, many more! So get your Hawaiian shirts on, warm up your vocal chords and head on down for a night to remember.

Tickets are £21.50 on 01733 207239.

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Lipstick on your Collar The 1950s and 1960s are often widely regarded as the golden era of music and this show is taking you back to those goodold times. Lipstick On Your Collar is coming directly from London’s West End to Stamford’s Corn Exchange Theatre on Saturday September 7 to perform over forty hits from the era.

There’s something for everyone with classic hits from the likes of The Beatles, The Ronettes, Cliff Richard, Cilla Black, Brenda Lee and many

more performed by a full live band, featuring top musicians and talented vocalists.

The quaint interior of the Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre, will surely add to the feeling of nostalgia, and dancing in the aisles is encouraged! So, let the good times roll and allow yourself to be transported back to the 50s/60s.

Tickets are £24 on 01780 766455.

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Only Fools and Boycie It’s not every day that we’re able to be in the presence of some of the greatest comedy actors to grace our television screens; so, this intimate evening with John Challis (Boycie in BBC1’s Only Fools and Horses) is certainly a rare opportunity!

John Challis is regarded as a national treasure and this one-off show gives you the chance to hear stories and secrets from his successful career. He’ll definitely be spilling the beans about co-stars such as Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst, and other performers like The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Oliver Reed and George Best.

There’ll also be an opportunity for fans to meet ‘Boycie’ after the show, to take photos, sign autographs and copies of his autobiography, Being Boycie and novel, Reggie: A Stag at Bay. The evening promises to be a fantastic experience, so, head down to the Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre on Saturday September 14 for a night you’ll never forget!

Tickets are £18 on 01780 766455.

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Sense and Sensibility Summer Shakespeare Summer is here and that means Stamford Shakespeare Company’s Summer Season is well underway with a fantastic season of performances continuing through until August 31.

Every year, tourists and locals head to this beautiful, alfresco open-air theatre with a blissful woodland backdrop, for a fabulously British evening. If you’ve never been, I highly recommend visiting the Rutland Open Air Theatre at Tolethorpe. The atmosphere is second to none and I personally have never had a theatre experience as relaxed and enjoyable as the ones I’ve had here. Note that the audience seating is always covered by a permanent canopy, so the British weather will not taint your experience!

Now, I do know that some people have reservations about Shakespeare due to the language, and I was the same, until I saw my first play at Tolethorpe. The actors are incredibly expressive with their faces and actions, making it evidently clear to the audience what’s happening. So, there’s absolutely no need to worry plus there’s a synopsis to read beforehand that helps you understand the play further.

“Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them.”

In my opinion, that could arguably be one of the best Shakespearean lines to be written and this summer you can see it performed on stage in Twelfth Night! I had the pleasure of seeing this production recently, and I can safely say that it was absolutely brilliant. The comedic lines of the play were executed perfectly, earning a hearty laugh from the audience every time!

This adaptation of Shakespeare’s greatest comedy, is set in Albania in the early 19th century, and is a tale of complicated love, shipwrecked twins, crossdressing, mistaken identity and drunken revels.

The second Shakespearean play to be presented this summer at Tolethorpe is the epic tragedy Julius Caesar. The historical 8

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and political thriller tells the story of the conspiracy against Caesar, and has been described as one of the Bard’s most gripping plays. In this powerful drama set in Ancient Rome, Brutus and Cassius, fearing the growing domination of Julius Caesar, plot his death. But when, he’s assassinated, Mark Antony unleashes the rage of the people against the conspirators.

The final play being performed this summer season is Blithe Spirit by Noël Coward. I’ve previously performed this play, and it was incredibly fun and entertaining to watch and be a part of; so, I have no doubt that this adaptation will be phenomenal!

This supernatural comedy is set in the late 1930’s, and it shows novelist Charles Condomine, foolishly holding a séance in attempt to research his latest book. The peculiar medium, Madame Arcati accidently summons the spirit of Condomine’s dead wife, Elvira… How will Charles cope with two wives, one dead and the other positively alive?

To make your night out extra special you can enjoy a picnic on the glorious green outside the stunning Tolethorpe Hall, taking in the perfectly manicured garden and sun (finger’s crossed!). Or, if you’d rather a more formal setting, you’re welcome to dine in the restaurant and for pre theatre drinks, head over to the theatre bar.

Tickets range from £11 – £19 from the box office on 01780 756133 www.stamfordshakespeare.co.uk.

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Are you more of an Elinor or a Marianne? You’re unsure? Well, on Friday August 30 head along for a picturesque evening, watching Jane Austen’s classic novel come to life right in front of your eyes in The Cloisters at Peterborough Cathedral and see for yourself which Dashwood sister you really are.

The production is presented by DOT Productions and has been adapted by Dawn Bush. A cast of only five actors and DOT’s renowned comedic style make this production one not to be missed!

When it comes to their love lives Elinor and Marianne couldn’t be more different. One has more Sense whilst the other has more Sensibility; typical siblings, am I right? Heroes, heartbreak, suave villains and a duel, will have you falling in love with this beautiful story.

Tickets are £12 per person (booking fee applies), doors open at 6pm.

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Treasure Island “Fifteen men on the Dead Man’s Chest. Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum! Drink and the devil had done for the rest. Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum!”

Ahoy, me hearties! Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company for this brand-new adaptation of the classic pirate adventure: Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island. The swashbuckling tale shows a young Jim Hawkins on an epic adventure in the hope of finding Treasure Island. But, surprisingly, not all pirates can be trusted… This much-loved story (adapted for the stage by Laura Turner) promises to be an incredible evening of outdoor theatre! So, grab your Jolly Roger and head along to Flag Fen

The Prosecco and Gin Festival Let the summer beGin… its Prosecco o’clock! There’s nothing that says ‘summer’ more than soaking up the sun (or just general atmosphere; sun can be fleeting here in the UK, I won’t lie to you!) with a bubbly beverage in hand, chatting and laughing with people at a festival!

The Prosecco and Gin touring festival is coming to The Cloisters, Peterborough Cathedral on Friday August 9 and Saturday August 10. The fizzing festival promises us over 60 different types of gin and a bar providing a large range of Prosecco and sparkling wines!

It’s the perfect summer’s day out, celebrating the nation’s favourite beverages.

There are different festival sessions to choose from: Friday August 9 at 6pm and Saturday August 10 at 12pm noon and a later session at 5.30 pm. Due to the fact that it’s a festival of alcohol, the event is strictly for over 18’s only.

Ticket prices range from £16.05 to £30.97. They are available online direct from the organisers at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk /e/prosecco-and-gin-festivalpeterborough-tickets-554000 07915.

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open-air theatre Archaeology Park for a barbarically fun evening.

Adventurers, seadogs and buccaneers of all ages are invited to join the pirate crew, Hispaniola, in costume for an interval parade of song and dance.

Refreshments will be available to purchase and picnics are welcome, so make sure you take your black flags (or normal rugs are fine!) or low backed seats to sit on. So, why not sing ‘Yo-ho-ho’ down to Flag Fen on Saturday August 17 at 6.30pm (gates open at 5.30pm).

Tickets for Treasure Island are £16 adults, £11 children, £46 family (2 adults & 2 children) via Peterborough Museum on 01733 864663. If you require any further information please call the museum or email museum@vivacity.org.

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65% of students at UCP gained a first class or 2:1 degree in 2018

There is still time to decide to study a degree and during Clearing you have time to take the next step to a brighter future.

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You don’t have to move away to study a degree as you can look closer to home to get the experience of a lifetime and get great results.

Big isn’t always best and with University Centre Peterborough (UCP) being smaller, it can offer students many benefits that larger universities cannot offer.

They still have a wide range of courses, but their small class sizes and supportive approach is what gets top marks from their students.

Then the ability to study a full-time degree in two full days a week or less for part-time mean you can really fit studying a degree with other commitments such as work or family.

From biological sciences to business management, computing to criminology or sociology to sports, we reckon they’ve got most bases covered.

In this issue we’re taking a look at Clearing and how studying in Peterborough could make the grade for you…

I CHANGED COURSE TO STUDY LOCALLY Your results are in, you’re banking on a Uni place… or maybe you’re doubting if you’ve made the right choice.

The panic starts to mount and your stress levels are through the roof. Clearing is a chance to really pin down what you want and where you want to study but the options can blow your mind! That’s where the staff at University Centre Peterborough (UCP) come in.

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tudent Alannah Pacey applied to UCP during Clearing the day after her results came out and sought their help when she had a last minute change of plan.

At the time she was living in Peterborough and had previously studied at Stanground Academy and Sir Harry Smith Community College.

During studies she undertook work experience in a nursery and local primary school.

When it comes to deciding on a degree, especially at just 18, it can be a tough and confusing time with a lot of pressures about which course to take. Originally Alannah had wanted to do midwifery and had been accepted on a degree course in London, but when it came down to it, she realised it really wasn’t for her and wanted to change direction.

“I was accepted at another university but had the realisation I really didn’t want to do midwifery after all. I knew I liked the nursery and preferred pre-school. I’d got a job over the summer in a nursery so also didn’t want to suddenly be without money and the whole ‘Uni experience’ of getting away from home just wasn’t for me.”

Alannah is now happily studying on an FdA Early Years and Education course at University Centre Peterborough and says the support she received from UCP was amazing during Clearing and she couldn’t have done it without their team. The other university were reluctant to release her from their course but as panic mounted Alannah turned to the UCP Clearing team and they rang and negotiated on her behalf.

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THAT’S GREAT Class sizes at UCP are kept smaller so lecturers can offer individual support

YOU’RE £’S BETTER OFF IF YOU LIVE AT HOME Education doesn’t come cheap and although you can apply for a maintenance loan to cover living costs there’s a big difference between living at home and studying locally in Peterborough compared to living away and all those bills you’ll have to cough up for. Plus the more your parents earn (if you’re under 25), the less you’ll receive so parents are expected to contribute. That can mean over £4k difference per year when you compare household incomes of £25k to £60k.

If your mum and dad earn £30k for example you’ll receive £6,707 if you live at home, or £8,076 if you live away from your parents, which is only £1,369 difference. When you consider the big savings on accommodation, food and bills you could make by living at home, students who study locally are often much better off.

With UCP offering full-time undergraduate students a £500 cash reward every year and households under £25k receiving a £500 low income payment every year there is a £3,000 bursary available which makes student life much easier Also, after you have completed your degree you don’t start to pay back your loan until you’re earning over £25,000 and the amount you then pay back is relatively small.

To see how you could be entitled to go to www.gov.uk/student-finance.

“The admissions staff were incredibly helpful,” says Alannah, “they give you everything you need to make the right choice.

“I would say to anyone – just ask the Uni for support, they will help you, and I found them really good, so don’t be afraid to ask. They told me who to ring and gave me all the info on the course I could ever need. I was in tears but they rang the other university and sorted it all out for me.”

Alannah had done her research on UCP before starting the course and had a work placement at a local nursery so was already happy and familiar with the environment. She now works four days a week and studies for one day a week giving her just the right balance to achieve what she needs. Being able to work and study has given Alannah much greater financial freedom and has enabled her to already buy a car and rent her house.

“I wouldn’t have been able to do any of that if I’d gone to Uni full time.

One of my friends went to Uni to be a Primary School teacher – it’s taking her a year longer and she has no money and wishes she’d done it like me.”

If you’re stressing over what to do Alannah is a great example of how things really can be turned

around and solved for the best outcome with some professional support, even at the last minute. She believes it’s important to make the right choices for you and not feel forced along certain routes – explore all the options.

“My advice is to listen to yourself and what you really want – not what other people want you to do. There’s so much more to education but people don’t tell you about it. I didn’t know this was an option but I think more people would do it like this if they understood it better.”

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GREAT IDEA UCP students can get free sessions with English writing and speaking

Good news for EU students is that ‘Brexit’ has not affected EU students entitlement to study a degree in the UK. Anyone wanting to start a degree at UCP in September 2019 will still be entitled to make applications for courses and student finances. As long as you have started your course in September 2019, you will continue to be able to apply for funding throughout the duration of your degree regardless what happens due of Brexit.

EU students can get a Tuition Fee Loan if you've lived in the UK for more than 3 years before the first day of the first academic year of your course (i.e. before 1st September 2016) and you can receive a Tuition Fee Loan and a Maintenance Loan you’ve lived in the UK for more than 5 years before the first day of the first academic year of your course (i.e. before 1st September 2014).

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Grab your phone and call UCP on 01733 214461 for some friendly advice and support from admissions staff and course tutors. From results day, they’ll be on hand during the extended times below, or outside of these dates, anytime on Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5.30pm.

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TARIFF POINTS = DEGREES

ADVICE CENTRE @ QUEENSGATE You can always drop by the UCP pop up advice centre in Queensgate Shopping Centre (handily opposite McDonalds!).

Their team will be there offering students and parents all the advice you need about university degrees, applications and students finances as well as answering questions about anything else relating to starting uni.

Even if you’ve already been accepted at another uni, you still have the opportunity to change where you study. Firstly contact the UCP admissions team to see if they can offer you a place on a course and help you through. Then you can login to UCAS Track and release yourself into Clearing.

Once this is done, you can select UCP as your Clearing choice and get excited and prepare yourself for the start of the first semester.

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Why not get up close and personal with UCP and check out what it has to offer. Head down to an Open Day and see it for yourself and chat to those in the know for expert advice. There will be information talks as well as opportunity to speak to current students.

If you can’t visit on this date, you can just drop into UCP anytime on Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5.30pm and they will be happy to help.

Get all your details to hand of your Level 3 grades such as A-levels or BTEC qualification (actual or expected if you are still waiting for your grades) as well as GCSE qualifications as well as all your personal details like your home post code.

If you’ve not applied through UCAS at all, you’ll need you to have personal statement ready so prep this in advance.

If your results didn’t go your way there’s no need to panic! If there’s a small difference, they may still be able to accept you so just call the UCP admissions team to see if they can offer you a place.

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Here’s what you need to do…

• Give the UCP admissions team a bell on 01733 214461 or email admissions@ucp.ac.uk. These guys have seen it all before and can talk you through the process.

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Like so many students (over 70,000 last year!) you’re probably waiting for Clearing before you apply for your uni place, so if the panic’s setting in let us calm your nerves!

These days Clearing doesn’t mean you bombed with your grades – you might be going through it for a variety of reasons.

Maybe you’ve like Alannah (on previous page) and changed your mind about the course you want to study, want to focus on a career change and improve your qualification, decided you want to study closer to home, or you have not even yet applied. Either way it’s not as daunting as you might fear.

The best advice is to not leave it too late or wait until your results come out before applying – you can do it now! You can apply for a place during Clearing before you get your results as Clearing actually officially opened in July. So get ahead of the game and then you can get though it all much quicker once you get your results – after all who wants to prolong the agony?

If you’re sorted with a uni place you’ll be able to crack on with sorting out your money applications that can drag on and get geared up much faster.

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When applying through UCAS, each degree course requires a specific number of tariff points – this is to ensure that you have the required grades to start the course. UCAS tariff points are made up of the qualifications gained and the grades achieved.

During Clearing, the UCAS tariff for some courses might be lower so you never know, you might actually have the grades required.

If you want to apply for a course which requires 80 UCAS points, this is the equivalent BB or CCE at A-level or MMP at BTEC National Extended Diploma.

A-levels A* A B C D E

DID YOU KNOW? A third of students at UCP are aged 21 years or over

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UCP COURSE SPACES AVAILABLE DURING CLEARING Please note that during Clearing, the UCAS tariff might be lower for some courses – contact the UCP Clearing hotline on 01733 214461 or email admissions@ucp.ac.uk.

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Accounting and Finance

BSc (Hons)

80 points

DURATION Full-time 3 years / Part-time 4 years

Biological Sciences

FdSc

64 points

Full-time 2 years / Part-time 3 years

Biological Sciences

BSc (Hons)

88 points

Full-time 3 years / Part-time 4 years

Business Management

FdSc

48 points

Full-time 2 years / Part-time 3 years

Business Management

BSc (Hons)

72 points

Full-time 3 years / Part-time 4 years

Business Management with Human Resources

BSc (Hons)

72 points

Full-time 3 years / Part-time 4 years

Business Management with Marketing

BSc (Hons)

72 points

Full-time 3 years / Part-time 4 years

Civil Engineering

HNC

48 points

Full-time 1 year / Part-time 2 years

Civil Engineering

HND

48 points

Full-time 2 years / Part-time 3 years

Computing and Information Systems

BSc (Hons)

64 points

Full-time 3 years / Part-time 4 years

Construction

HNC

48 points

Full-time 1 year / Part-time 2 years

Criminology

BA (Hons)

88 points

Full-time 3 years / Part-time 4 years

Digital Arts

FdA

48 points

Full-time 2 years / Part-time 3 years

Early Years and Education

FdA

48 points

Full-time 2 years

Education Studies Top-up

BA (Hons)

n/a

Full-time 1 year / Part-time 2 years

Engineering

HNC/HND

48 points

Full-time 1 year / Part-time 2 years

Engineering

HNC/HND

48 points

Part-time 3 years

English Literature

BA (Hons)

88 points

Full-time 3 years / Part-time 4 years

English with Creative Writing

BA (Hons)

88 points

Full-time 3 years / Part-time 4 years

Forensic Investigation

FdSc

72 points

Full-time 2 years / Part-time 3 years Full-time 3 years / Part-time 4 years

Forensic Investigation

BSc (Hons)

96 points

Journalism

BA (Hons)

72 points

Full-time 3 years / Part-time 4 years

Media Production

BA (Hons)

72 points

Full-time 3 years / Part-time 4 years Full-time 3 years / Part-time 4 years

Psychosocial Studies

BA (Hons)

88 points

Sociology

BA (Hons)

88 points

Full-time 3 years / Part-time 4 years

Sport and Exercise Science

BSc (Hons)

72 points

Full-time 3 years / Part-time 4 years

ManTown about

ano Pep Cipri pep.cipriano@espmag.co.uk

A US survey says 66% of women value personality in a man over physical attraction. Find me a woman who’d take Johnny Vegas laughing them into bed over Tom Hardy and I’ll give you the moon on a stick.

Gennaro has Taste!

Cathedral Square was awash with beautiful women and mouth-watering food but Italian Festival special guest Gennaro Contaldo was immediately drawn to the youngest of my three babies – a bright orange Vespa. I always knew he had a bit of class!

It was Gennaro’s second visit to our city as the festival’s big draw and once again he didn’t disappoint. He arrived three hours before he was due to go on stage because he insisted on meeting the crowds and the stall holders.

He made time for proper conversation with everybody, didn’t demand anything or have a celebrity strop. To be around and interview, he has to be one of the nicest and most genuine famous people I’ve spent time with.

Gennaro was the icing sugar on the panetone in what I reckon was the best Italian Festival we’ve had for years. The entertainment programme was varied, there was a bigger choice of food on offer and the atmosphere was that of a busy piazza in a thriving Italian city.

Well done to the Italian Community Association for organising what must be the best and longestrunning Italian Festival in the UK and long may it continue.

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“Come to New York with me.” Sarah - checked out The Nostalgia Lounge yet?

Jules - and still I wait… Hamza - any leads? Sharon - birthday drink? Jas - please do me a Punjabi CD!

Photos: Daisy Taylor

LISTENING TO JOKES BLINDFOLDED?

Free Running for the PGER It never ceases to amaze me who takes part in the Perkins Great Eastern Run… and their reasons why they do it.

Follow the latest Perkins Great Eastern Run developments on Twitter @PerkinsGER, Facebook www.facebook.com/ ThePerkinsGreatEasternRun and Instagram @perkinsgreateasternrun.

Photos: Chris Brudenell

ESP’s very own adventurer Darren Grigas has done it with a huge weighted back pack (just to make it even tougher!), our photographer Chris Brudenell has done it dressed as Batman as part of his 40th birthday weight loss programme, and our reporter Mikey Clarke is doing it this year in support of Anna’s Hope to see if he can still run after watching all those movies he reviews for us scoffing popcorn!

It’s safe to say ESP is right behind the event – or even in front as ‘poster boy’ Chris Brudenell can even be seen grinning broadly from the many posters for the PGER all over the city.

It’s an incredible event for Peterborough that I’m proud to see take place here and an incredible personal challenge for those who take part in the half marathon or the 5k fun run. So many people I speak to are in training for the October event and I saw many of them taking up the free training sessions.

It’s a chance to get advice from experienced racers and coaches and the sessions take place fortnightly on Wednesday evenings at Peterborough Embankment Athletics Track in Bishops Road through until October.

So if you’re making this the year you mark a birthday, get fitter or just tick it off your bucket list, pop down and get some free support... you don’t have to be dressed as a superhero or a chicken to take part!

Visit www.perkinsgreateasternrun.co.uk for more information about pacers, target times and the free training sessions. The next ones are on August 7 and 21.

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THE ACT! “Marco, I’m thinki ng of going into the shoe bu “Seriously, Genna ro, stick to the day siness...” job.”

It’s Peterborough Beer Festival month and I thought I’d highlight all the words beer is associated with and how the frothy stuff underpins the lows and highs in society.

Divorce, party, STI, TV, birthday, Tinder, flipflops, arrest, abuse, celebration, cardiac arrest, belly, potty mouth, morning after pill, yacht, football, pork scratchings, paracetamol and rose-tinted spectacles.

My First Job as an Escort Yes, it’s true. I’ve got some time to kill and could do with a little extra cash, so I’ve joined an escort agency.

I realise this might be alarming reading for some but I’m at the point in my life where I’m willing to try things at least once and I have no dependants holding me back.

Now, I know escort agencies come with preconceived ideas but I did a lot of research before choosing the one I joined. Yes, there’s always the chance of being asked to provide personal ‘favours’ but the beauty of the agency I’ve signed up to is that I get to choose the jobs.

This, my first, was an absolute pleasure. The brief was to accompany these two lovely ladies to a wedding in Slough. One of them owns a fancy Mercedes car and I basically chauffeured them to and from the venue where they made sure I was fed and watered – and even gave me an hour’s break.

It was a pleasure to be in their company. We had cultured, intellectual conversation all evening and put the world to rights on topics such as relationships, sex education, religion, drugs and Love Island. I couldn’t think of a better way to spend an evening – and I was paid for it. Roll on my next client/s. www.espmag.co.uk

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LocalEvents

Family Circus Day At Ayscoughfee

Deepings Raft Race will make a Splash The Deepings Raft Race is back once again! On Sunday August 4, over 40 rafts created and decorated to this year’s theme of Mardi Gras/Carnival, will be (attempting) to race along the river from Bridge Street, Deeping St. James up the River Welland to the Market Deeping town centre.

It’s truly a fun day out with the family and look out for our ESP photographer there to capture the action.

The typically British event is extremely fun and entertaining, there’s a lot of fancy dress, drinks but sadly there may be a few sunken rafts… on a more positive note, the event’s packed with delicious food stalls which is a win for everyone.

Entry for spectators is free, however all of the money that’s raised will be given to charity; this year’s chosen charities are: Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance, Peterborough Air Cadets and Deeping United Football Club. For more information check out www.deepingsraftrace.co.uk.

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Why not run away to the circus for a day this summer? If you’ve ever wanted to have a go and learn some circus skills, go along to the family circus day at Ayscoughfee Hall on Wednesday August 21 from 12noon!

All ages are invited to ‘roll up, roll up’ and attempt juggling, plate spinning, aerial circus skills and more. This fun filled circus themed day is for all of the family to enjoy together and it’s free!

There are two performances of the sensational live show, Belly of the Whale, which is a ‘pay what your can’ event. This will be performed at 1.30pm and 5pm.

So, grab those stilts in the corner of your wardrobe and head on down to Ayscoughfee Hall and Gardens in Spalding for a phenomenal day out!

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Ferry Meadows Summer Events Ferry Meadows always has a lot to do for the family all year around, and this summer is no exception. If you’re struggling with ideas of what to do during the long summer break with the children, why not take them down to Ferry Meadows and allow their imaginations to run wild with various magical events!

Head along and spot signs of beautiful mythical creatures in the park with the Fairies and Elves event; make some magical woodland potions and maybe even build some amazing houses for them! The event begins on Monday August 5 at 1pm (there will be more dates to come) at Ferry Meadows Country Park Discovery Den. Tickets are £2 per child.

Another event that sounds fun for the younger ones is a day themed around ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’, where they can take their own teddy bear with them on the adventure. The event’s based on the well-loved Michael Rosen children’s novel so be prepared to not go over it, not go under it but go through it! Craft sessions will be available, followed by story time, after which, there’ll be a walk around Ferry Meadows to hunt down Barney the Bear! The ‘hunts’ will be at Ferry Meadows Country Park Visitor Centre starting on Friday August 16 at 10.30am (there’ll be multiple dates following). Tickets are £5.50 per child.

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East Anglian Air Ambulance Emergency Services Fun Day Ferry Meadows doesn’t only have events for the entertainment of the kids; there are events for all ages to enjoy! For those of you who like to play a part in our country’s services or show your appreciation towards them, the East Anglian Air Ambulance Emergency Services Fun Day is a great opportunity to learn more and get involved with emergency services in our region.

After an incredible turn out in 2016 & 2017, the event is returning to Ferry Meadows and organisations such as the East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST), Cambridgeshire Search and Rescue (CamSAR), Cambridgeshire Constabulary Fire and Rescue Service and Cambridgeshire and Suffolk SERV Blood Riders will also be there on the day.

The event gets underway at 10am on Saturday September 7, so come along and have a great day, whilst showing support for those who do so much for us every day! Amba Tilney

Roaring Romans ‘Festina!’ Hurry! Get ready to be transported back 2,000 years, when Britain was ruled by the Roman Empire. From Sunday August 25 -

Knights & Princesses!

Here Ye Here Ye! Calling all dashing knights in shining armour and fair maidens from all over the realm – come and join a weekend of medieval activities at Longthorpe Tower. On Saturday August 10 & Sunday August 11 from 10am 5pm (last entry 4pm), mount your trusty steed and head on down to join your fellow princes and princesses for a magical weekend.

Find out how to train like a true valiant knight or learn the etiquette and poise of a medieval lady in her gown, with numerous events to participate in. Some of the activities include: 11am & 2.30pm - Dressing of the lady demonstrations and 'have a go' at medieval dancing.

12pm & 3.30pm - Arming of the knight demonstrations and 'have a go' at soldiers’ drill.

1.30pm - Medieval dining demonstrations.

Tickets are £4 adults, £3 children/concessions, £12 families, under 5s free, EH members receive 20% discount.

For enquiries call: 01733 864663.

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Monday August 26 at Flag Fen, embark on a new adventure, meeting Roman Soldiers, trying Roman food and exploring their religion.

Parents, feel free to sign your children up to join the Roman army, also giving you some well-deserved rest and time to explore the wonders of the Roman event.

Get inspired by digging up real Roman artifacts in the dig tent, and even try the themed crafts and trails. There’s something for all the family so head along between 10am and 5pm (last entry is at 4pm) to enjoy the fun.

Tickets are £8 adults, £5 children/conc. £20 families, under 5s free. Enquiries call: 01733 864663.

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Water Newton Festival The full line-up for the sixth Water Newton Music Fest is looking great.

The open air one day event takes place on Bank Holiday Sunday August 25 and it starts at 12noon noon on Water Newtons’ beautiful village green located right by the side of the River Nene with continuous music through to 7.30pm.

Once again this year they’re featuring a great selection of popular local bands including Caustic Lights, Right Said Fred and the return of Pennyless, Nick Corney & The Buzz Rats.

Closing the festival will be headline act, The Houndogs.

MineVention For all of you avid Minecraft fans, here’s something that’s sure to interest and excite you. MineVention is returning to The Cresset for the fourth time, with something for all gamers!

There are numerous activities to take part in, like the popular Minecraft Quiz, Minecraft tournaments, costume contests, Build Battle competitions and more. For those YouTube fanatics, some of your favourite Minecraft YouTubers will be present for meet and greets, Q&A panels and photos.

This year a retro PC gaming area will be introduced; including classic games for the older gamers. Really, it’s a gamer’s paradise!

So, if you’re passionate about building your empire or you just enjoy the vibe of the gaming world, head on down to The Cresset on Saturday August 10. There are two sessions that you can attend, the first being from 9am-1pm and the second from 2pm6pm. Don’t worry, both sessions have the same content available, you won’t miss out on anything; however, it should be noted that the morning session is autism friendly, with reduced capacity, no loud music and reduced lighting.

Ticket prices are £15 for each session (morning or afternoon).

Family tickets are available for four people (one must be 18+) at £50 (entry to one session only). To book call 01733 265705.

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There’ll be some delicious food and drink available throughout the day including street food, gourmet burgers and a wine, bubbles and beer tent serving real ales supplied by Castor Ales.

This is a charity gig organised by local residents and all profits will go to The Friends of St Remigius to help maintain and improve the ancient church in the village located just off the A1. Advance tickets can be obtained from www.waternewtonvillage.co.uk. www.espmag.co.uk

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Food Glori us Food Summer Sound Clash Festival @ Turtle Bay Caribbean restaurant, Turtle Bay in Queensgate, is staging a four-day Summer Sound Clash Festival that will take place at the Peterborough restaurant from August 8 – 11.

The free event will bring authentic reggae vibes to life, with live DJ sessions from a variety of prominent artists that include Laid Black, Tita Lau, Real Roots, DJ Bungy and Wanita Anderson amongst others (check their website for who’s playing in Peterborough). The festival will also feature a selection of sunshineinspired rum cocktails and some of the best Caribbean cuisine on the block that will be available from brunch through until late.

Pollyanna Hall, Director of Marketing at Turtle Bay, said: “Rum, reggae and jerk are at the heart of what we do and love here at Turtle Bay, so we wanted to turn up the heat and bring Caribbean vibes across the UK for the summer season.

“We’re all about slowing down, hanging out and feeling good and our Summer Sound Clash Festival will give everyone the perfect way to celebrate summer this year.”

For more information about the festival, or to reserve a table, visit: www.turtlebay.co.uk.

Brewery Tap 2 for £10 The Brewery Tap is celebrating the Peterborough Beer Festival week with a special promotion on drinks and food this month.

On Tuesday August 20 all permanent Oakham Ales are only £3 a pint and from then until Saturday August 24 you can enjoy their 2 for £10 menu. This includes a starter and a main course from a special menu, with the offer available from Tuesday – Thursday between 12noon and 2.30pm and later from 5.30 -10.30pm,

Friday and Saturday 12noon – 5.30pm. It’s only available as dine in and not available with any other offer.

They’ve also just launched a new A la Carte menu at the Westgate pub offering some delicious new dishes. Plus Thai Tapas is still available Tuesday – Thursday, along with Monday Noodle Madness, £7.95 for a noodle dish (special menu). So whatever day you choose to pop in it sounds like you’ll be getting a deal!

Only Fools Dining Experience Combining food and fun this Only Fools and Horses inspired dining experience should be cushty!

‘Del Boy’ and the lads from Peckham will be at the The Key Theatre from Friday Setpember 20 – Sunday September 22 .

Interactive Theatre International presents this knees-up unlike any other. By the people behind the worldwide smash hit, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience: the critically acclaimed show Only Fools The Dining Experience continues both its London residency and tour across the UK. Now it’s debuting in Peterborough!

This fully immersive, completely original show transports audiences to The Nags Head to meet the pride of Peckham in a night of eating, wheeling and dealing. It’s a t’riffic night out with some cushty pub grub, one-off improvisation and plenty of laughs – you’d be a plonker to miss it!

The show includes a three course meal, with vegetarian options available. The performance takes place on the Key Theatre stage so all seating is un-allocated.

Call the box office on 01733 207239.

Stamford Arts Centre Café Under New Management

Fine Food @ Burghley The Burghley Fine Food Market returns to Stamford’s Burghley House once again from August 24 – 26 offering a wide range of delicious produce.

These food markets with a difference include a large range of local suppliers and are a perfect opportunity to pick up some tasty local produce with handmade cheeses, organic vegetables, luxury sweet treats and rare breed meats.

The market takes place in The Courtyard and is open 10am to 4pm. It’s free admission and there’s free parking.

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DID YOU KNOW WE DID THIS?

The Stamford Arts Centre Café has recently had a revamp with some renovation work and a lick of paint and has re-opened under new management.

Pop in and take a seat in the refurbished seating area and try a real Italian coffee from the impressive new coffee machine!

There's also lots of treats for the little ones.

They’ve also teamed up with

Stamford based charity Anna’s Hope with proceeds from the launch day donated to this great cause that supports children and young people who have been diagnosed with a brain tumour.

They’ll be continuing the support and each year, on Anna's birthday, August 15, the café will do a special egg mayo (Anna's favourite!) meal deal with proceeds going to Anna's Hope.

Website Design and Social Media Campaigns – plus a free review of your current digital marketing offering.

CALL: 01733 381266

HEAVEN IS A PLACE ON EARTH

Photos: Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

Last year we went to the moon and back and now this is planet Earth – this huge art installation is coming to Peterborough Cathedral this month.

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e absolutely loved the Museum of the Moon by artist Luke Jerram when it came to Peterborough – and so did around 40,000 others! The dramatic recreation of the moon was suspended in the Cathedral as part of the 900th anniversary celebrations, and now there’s more to get excited about. Luke’s Gaia Earth artwork arrives here on August 19 and you can view it through until September 15.

Bookings are now open and we highly recommend you don’t miss out – it’s amazing!

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the Earth’s surface. Lit from the inside, it will be seen to full effect under the central tower as darkness gradually falls in the Cathedral during the 6.30pm to 9.30pm opening times.

Gaia rotates once every four minutes, 360 times faster than our real planet, and it’s accompanied by a specially made surround sound composition by BAFTA award winning composer Dan Jones. It’ll be another unique experience in an incredible setting.

It’s going to be a really popular one and there are lots of special events planned around it too. There’s everything from tower tours to talks, concerts to quiet evenings, yoga to a silent disco and more.

At the Welcome World opening event on August 19 one lucky person will have the opportunity to switch on the mechanism to start the rotation of the Earth – it will then run continuously throughout the exhibition.

There is no entry charge for Welcome World, but booking is essential. A limited number of tickets are available so book early!

The evening viewings are on numerous selected dates during the exhibition and booking is essential via the Cathedral’s ticket site at www.ticketisland.co.uk/ peterboroughcathedral. Tickets are £2 per person or £6 per family (2 adults, 2 children).

Booking is only needed for evening events. There is no admission charge to visit the Gaia Earth exhibition during normal daytime visiting hours (donations are invited). These visiting times will usually be from 10am until 5pm Monday to Saturday, and 12 noon until 3pm on Sundays. There is restricted access sometimes so please check the website before visiting www.peterboroughcathedral.org.uk/opening-times.aspx - or call 01733 355315.

Get social and follow #EarthArtwork.

GAIA EARTH EXHIBITION EVENTS LISTING EVENING OPENING

QUIET EVENING

Selected dates between August 19 and September 15

Sunday August 25 - 6.30pm to 9.30pm

For dates please visit www.peterboroughcathedral.org.uk/gaia or www.ticketisland.co.uk/ peterboroughcathedral

Especially for those who prefer to contemplate the beauty of the Earth in silence. It is an ideal opportunity for people who find coping with noise a problem, to come and see this inspiring installation.

Tickets: £2 per person, £6 family (2 adults, 2 children)

Tickets: £2 per person / £6 per family (two adults, two children)

WELCOME WORLD!

900 VOICES OF THE RIVER NENE

Monday August 19 - 7pm See Gaia in all its glory on its opening night in Peterborough, witnessing the moment when the rotation of the Earth and the surrounding lights are switched on. Families are welcome and you are invited to dress with a ‘plants and animals’ theme if you would like to. There is no entry charge but booking is essential. There will be a pay bar and strawberries and cream on sale. Soft drinks free of charge. Suggested donation, £5 per person (cash or card on the evening).

BE AN EARTH CHAMPION FOR A DAY Wednesday August 21 and Thursday August 22, 9.30am to 4.30pm, Cathedral Visitor Learning Centre A holiday club adventure for children aged 8 to 12 years to reflect on how beautiful and fragile the Earth is, and find out about small things we can do to care for it better. See Luke Jerram’s artwork from above and below, and create your own earth-inspired artwork to hang in the Cathedral.

Tickets: £30 per day, per child. To request details and a booking form, please email schoolvisits@peterborough-cathedral.org.uk.

TOWER TOURS Selected dates – see www.peterboroughcathedral.org.uk/towertour.

Take a guided tour of the stairways, nooks and crannies of the Cathedral’s fascinating upper levels. Along the way, look down on Gaia from above, and see the view from the top of the tower.

Tickets: £10 (£8 concs). Ages 8+. Conditions apply.

Limited spaces available so advanced booking is recommended.

AWE AND WONDER: CREATIVE YOGA Thursday August 22 and Monday September 9 - 7pm Settle down under the turning Earth to experience this imaginative and meditative session which will draw on the ancient traditions of yoga and our connectedness with the natural world. Led by priest and creative yoga practitioner, Helena del Pino.

Tickets: £15 per person. Ages 14+. Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Wheelchair users and seated participants welcome.

Wednesday August 28 - 7.30pm Judi Alston and Andy Campbell of One to One Development Trust present films from the 900 Voices Collection, including ‘Railworld the Volunteers Story’ and ‘Nene – at Peterborough Cathedral’. Hear about the significance of the River Nene, its heritage and importance as an environmental resource. The 900 Voices Nene digital art installation will be available on a touch screen to explore.

Tickets: £2 per person / £6 per family (two adults, two children). The exhibition will be open to visitors – without the soundtrack – during this event.

SILENT DISCO UNDER THE EARTH Saturday August 31 - 7pm Silently dance the night away with your friends and family, under the beautiful Earth!

Tickets: £7 per person (£5 per person for groups of 10+)

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS WEEKEND Saturday September 14 and Sunday September 15 10am to 4pm, various locations As part of the national Heritage Open Days weekend, take a look inside Cathedral spaces that are usually closed to the public. For details, check our website or visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk.

GOODBYE GAIA! Music for a Summer Evening Saturday September 14 - 7.30pm A musical evening to celebrate the culmination of the Gaia exhibition, featuring mezzo-soprano Gabriella Pineda-Rodrigues, accompanied by Kate Wishart and some talented musical students. Gabriella, a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, began her music career as a chorister in the Cathedral Choir. Her repertoire will include pieces by Handel, Purcell and Andrew Lloyd-Webber, as well as songs from Les Misérables and The Sound of Music. There will be an extended interval during which guests can view the exhibition for the final time.

Tickets: £12 per person. Unreserved seating. www.espmag.co.uk

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Year of Reading Peterborough Celebrates: Year of Reading promises some great events to improve our city’s poor literacy levels and aims to get everyone, particularly children, reading more and loving books.

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SP is supporting the latest campaign which will see a series of fun events organised by Vivacity as well as the National Literacy Trust and others.

Richard Hunt, Director of Culture at Vivacity told ESP – “In the academic year 20192020 (so June 2019 to August 2020) we will be holding events and activities designed to get everyone reading. These range from the world's longest poem being created in the city, to storytelling picnics, artists and illustrators in

schools and community venues, festivals, exhibitions, a book bench trail and much more.

Partners on board so far include Vivacity, Peterborough City Council, National Literacy Trust, Metal, Queensgate, Railworld, Eastern Angles and a whole host of community groups around the city.”

The year will culminate with a striking trail of book-shaped benches across Peterborough created by schools, community groups and businesses in association with

creative producers Wild in Art. It’s not just a campaign for kids. Schools, businesses and other organisations are being encouraged to prioritise reading by signing up to the Peterborough Reading Pledge.

You can find out more at www.peterboroughcelebrates.org.uk.

Updates will also be posted on the Peterborough Celebrates Facebook page and on Twitter @pborocelebrates.

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Enjoy a Summer of Stories in Queensgate When growing up, there were so many books that I loved and now I associate them with different moments of my life. The feeling of nostalgia, seeing books like The Tiger Who Came To Tea or Matilda in a shop, is not one that can be replaced! It’s so incredibly important for young children to enjoy reading as it helps to develop concentration and levels of vocabulary, but it also teaches children about the world around them in a fun way.

So, this summer, from Monday July 29 - Friday August 9 get your little ones’ imaginations soaring and inspire literary creativity at Queensgate Shopping Centre. The free event is filled with book characters, crafts and family story times. From the enormous inflatable Boris the Bookworm to Humpty Dumpty’s storytelling and parading Egg Soldiers, there’s something for everyone!

There’ll be a Giant Book Nook area with comfy cushions and beanbags, plus an enchanted forest of woodland characters from both modern and classic fairy tales. Don’t forget there is bookmark-making which is always exciting, cartoon character designing and story-writing activities!

The event’s taking place to support Vivacity’s Peterborough Celebrates: Year of Reading which aims to get the people of Peterborough reading more.

Visit the Queensgate website to find out more: http://www.queensgate-shopping.co.uk/westgate-arcade.html or discover more about the Challenge at https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk.

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With it being the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, Peterborough Museum is hosting space themed events throughout the summer holidays organised by Vivacity. Every Tuesday and Wednesday from July 30 - August 28, 10am 3pm, children can explore a different aspect of space each week – from meteorites to Martians.

Let their curiosity run wild, and see the giant Earth model being displayed in the Cathedral in August as well. It is absolutely breathtaking observing our planet up close and the model portrays a great image of what our planet looks like from space.

The event is also a part of the Vivacity Summer Reading Challenge, Space Chase, encouraging children to read more books over the holidays and win prizes. So head along to your local library and get the kids involved with everything that’s on offer this summer.

To find out more call 01733 864663. or visit www.vivacity.org.

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Out Of This World Storytelling Professional storyteller, John Kirk, is also coming to participate in the Vivacity Summer Reading Challenge!

A trio of Out Of This World stories will be performed by the well-loved storyteller, so make sure you don’t miss out on some of these intergalactic adventures.

Head along to the John Clare Theatre within the Central Library on Friday August 9 at 11am for a marvelous experience, and feel stories come alive like never before. This is a brilliant opportunity to really get involved in the spirit of the challenge, part of the Year of Reading events, and will allow your children’s imaginations to soar.

Tickets are £3 per person and you can book at any Vivacity library, or book online. (Please note: Bookings are taken through their Heritage booking system. Just select the library event you want to book for from the drop down list).

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PETERBOROUGH BEER FESTIVAL Beer we go again! Can you believe the Peterborough Beer Festival is in its 42nd year? No wonder I get a real nostalgic feeling once I pass through those gates. I’ve been visiting the popular event since I was a child (having soft drinks, of course) and every time I’m there, all the great memories come flooding back whilst I’m creating new ones.

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f you’re yet to have been yourself, you may be surprised to hear that I attended when I was much younger. However, this is the perfect family Mikey Clarke event. It’s not just about the best Real Ales from around the UK. With fairground rides, carnival games, live music, a variety of foods and soft drinks… there’s something for everyone. Even the pet dog is welcome (provided they’re kept on a lead).

The annual festival kicks off on Tuesday August 20 and runs through until Saturday August 24 on the Embankment.

The five-day event also features a gin bar, cider and perry, wine and much more. For me though, it’s all about the beer. The organisers believe in getting the best selection of beers that people will enjoy and will continue to talk about long after they’ve finished drinking. During the years I’ve experienced a whole bunch of flavoured beers including chocolate, cherry, banana and more!

It’s all kept in tip-top condition under giant marquees by their expert team of beer keepers so don’t fear our unpredictable weather.

When it comes to the Peterborough Beer Festival, there are certain things you expect to see. I’ve attended more than enough times to come up with a fair few.

Check out our Beer Fest Bingo below.

Take this copy of ESP around with you and tick the boxes once you’ve witnessed something mentioned. The first person within your group to get a full line (horizontally, vertically or diagonally) has the rest of the gang buy them a drink? Just a thought.

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Tuesday 20th August 2019 5.30pm to 11pm - Entry £5 or £3 for CAMRA & EBCU members (The Trade-Only session starts at 3.30pm)

Wednesday 21st August Noon to 3pm - £2 or £1 for CAMRA & EBCU members 3pm to 11pm - £5 or £3 to CAMRA & EBCU members

Thursday 22nd August Noon to 3pm - £2 or £1 to CAMRA & EBCU members 3pm to 11pm - £6.00 or £3 to CAMRA & EBCU members

Friday 23rd August Noon to 3pm - £2 or £1 to CAMRA & EBCU members 3pm to 11.30pm - £6 or £3 to CAMRA & EBCU members

Saturday 24th August Noon to 3pm - £2 or £1 to CAMRA & EBCU members 3pm to 11.30pm - £6 or £3 to CAMRA & EBCU members Pass-outs are available from 5pm but not before, under any circumstances.

All glasses are extra and cost £3 each (or £4 for gin glasses). Undamaged glasses can be returned at any time during the festival for exchange for a new clean glass or for a full refund.

BEER FEST BINGO Someone walking around in flip flops and short shorts

Someone drinking with a pint in each hand

Lead singer of a band singing topless

One group taking up a huge area with their own deck chairs and tables

Crocs (the shoe kind or an inflatable crocodile, because… why not).

10 people or more in one selfie

A Fist Bump

A T-shirt with a beer related slogan printed on it

One single overly-enthusiastic dancer when there’s not even a band playing

A stag/hen do

Sunburn

Someone’s kebab/food falling all over the place

A beer name with a sexual innuendo

An epically long or curled moustache

Someone being told that they can’t have any more samples (some people really take the mick!)

A toast (cheers!)

Peterborough Beer Fest branded glass FROM MORE THAN TEN YEARS AGO!

Bum Bag (are they still called that?!)

Group of 5 or more people all staring at their phones

One of the bands having post gig drinks

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Proud to be part of Peterborough Pride!

The second Peterborough Pride event was a huge success and ESP was delighted to support this fantastic festival in the city.

An incredible 42 different events were attended by over 5,000 people and 10,000 plus engaged online. The big highlight was the Pride parade and street carnival with 1,200 making it more than double the size of last year’s. ESP’s photographer Mike Harris was there to capture the action with everyone waving their rainbow flags and having an amazing time Organiser Simon Green told ESP – “Thank you to everyone who hosted or organised an event this year. You did a fantastic job. We filled theatres, cinemas, bars, art centres, pubs, and nightclubs. We paraded in unity and danced together in the streets of the city centre. We could never have imagined that we would come this far in only two years, and many never believed it would ever happen in Peterborough.”

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Expectations are high for music’s new star, Mabel.

We’ve been keeping an eye on Mabel but if you haven’t yet clocked this young pop star you soon will.

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ith the release of her new album High Expectations this month and recent announcement of a headline tour as well as festival, radio and TV appearances, including a slot with Graham Norton, she’s stepping into the spotlight of her very own after various collaborations.

A massive run of UK and EU headline dates kicking off in January will see her front and centre of the music scene and you’ll be hearing more and more of her with her latest single release Mad Love already making an impact.

Mabel McVey has made quite the impression since first bursting on to the scene in September 2015 with her release, Know Me Better.

Since then, Mabel’s growth (musically, emotionally, visually) has been extraordinary. Her formative material led to the surprise breakthrough of the single Finders Keepers in 2017, which went platinum, spent 5 weeks in the top 10, and saw Mabel nominated for her first BRIT Award (Critics’ Choice).

The phenomenal success of her single Don’t Call Me Up (already named the biggest-selling single by a UK female artist of 2019 thus far) and an autumn tour coming up with Khalid has made her hot property with critics describing her as ‘One of the year’s breakout stars…

Mabel was born to perform’ – Sunday Times.

Still aged just 23 years old, her debut album High Expectations is that rare record which feels both like a graduation and, also, just the beginning for Mabel. The singer and songwriter has already sold over 3 million singles in the UK (two platinum, three gold, and two silver), surpassed 1 billion streams, and sold out the likes of Brixton Academy.

Introducing the album for the first time, Mabel writes: "High Expectations the title says it all. It’s about the expectations I have of myself, other people’s expectations of me and vice versa, especially in relationships. The general topic of the project is the negatives and positives that come with that. I want to send a positive message to everyone that’s going to listen to it. I’ve gained so much confidence from writing this album and that’s what I want people to take from it.”

Mabel has emerged as one of the UK’s most positive, candid lyrical voices, with songs that frequently explore everything from identity (sexual, racial, personal), the challenges of modern relationships, and working out who you are and what you want.

The daughter of singer Neneh Cherry and producer Cameron McVey (Massive Attack, Portishead, Sugababes and All Saints) – it’s fair to say music quite literally runs in her blood.

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Born in the mountains of Malaga, Spain, Mabel’s childhood was spent zig-zagging the globe. A self-confessed loner, Mabel found solace in her music. “I didn’t have many friends growing up. I wasn’t into other kids that much. I used to hate when adults would leave me alone. I would already know that we didn’t have the same chemistry, I almost feel like I didn’t have the innocence of being a child in that sense,” she explains. It is there Mabel found the confidence to indulge and explore her songwriting abilities, drawing on these unique life experiences to create tracks which lay bare the woman behind the music.

For Mabel, ultimately everything goes back to those early roots: a child of the golden-age of 00s r’n’b, who harnesses the energy of her idols Beyonce circa Destiny’s Child, as well the vocal stylings of musical legends like Stevie Wonder and Minnie Ripperton.

“I hate the expression ‘finding yourself’ but I do feel like that’s what I’ve been doing. I can’t please everyone but I can create something that makes me happy, and that’s the most important thing. This is just the beginning.”

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FAST & FURIOUS: HOBBS & SHAW Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris Elba Director: David Leitch There’s undoubtedly only one film that’s going to end the summer on a chaotic rollercoaster action high – and it’s the first spin-off from the uber-successful Fast & Furious series.

Dwayne Johnson’s hard-hitting federal agent Luke Hobbs and Jason Statham’s former SAS operative-turned-mercenary Deckard Shaw are forced into an unlikely alliance – when a genetically-enhanced cyber villain threatens the future of humanity.

Said villain comes in the form of British favourite Idris Elba’s Brixton Lore, who’s created

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a deadly virus that could just threaten the human race, leading to former adversaries Hobbs and Shaw – who had their altercations throughout Furious 7 and The Fate of the Furious – joining forces with Deckard’s sister and MI6 field agent Hattie Shaw (M:I-Fallout’s Vanessa Kirby) in the process.

And coming from the man behind the camera for Deadpool 2 (who also had an uncredited hand in John Wick too) this should be in safe hands – and should do exactly what it says on the tin.

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Quentin Tarantino (Pulp Fiction) has reached the ninth directorial film of his career, with him claiming that his tenth will be his last.

He re-teams with his Django Unchained star Leonardo DiCaprio, who plays faded television actor Rick Dalton, and highlights his battle to achieve fame and success in the film industry – during the final years of Hollywood’s Golden Age in 1969 Los Angeles – alongside his stunt double, Brad Pitt’s Cliff Booth.

Margot Robbie, Al Pacino, Kurt Russell and the late Luke Perry star in this comedy-drama that will be sure to boast Tarantino’s unique production values and styling.

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ANGEL HAS FALLEN After saving the White House and London in the previous two films, lightning strikes again – John McClane-style – for Gerard Butler’s Secret Service Agent Mike Banning. This time he finds himself framed for an assassination attempt on Morgan Freeman’s US President Allan Trumball – and turns to unlikely allies in a race against time to clear his name and uncover the real terrorist threat.

It might sound like a stereotypical plot, but the first couple of films were serviceable high-octane action fun, so expect more of the same, with Nick Nolte, Jada Pinkett Smith and Danny Huston in support, as this trilogy wraps.

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With Toy Story 4 dominating the summer animation box office, The Angry Birds Movie 2 headlines the best of the rest, with Playmobil: The Movie (August 9) and UglyDolls (August 16) also out this month too. After the moderate success of the original, the inevitable sequel comes with the brand on the wane, as the Bad Piggies plot revenge against the Angry Birds – before mysterious bird Zeta (Leslie Jones) causes havoc.

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Bend it Like Beckham director Gurinder Chadha helms this biographical comedy-drama set to the backdrop of Bruce Springsteen sounds. It tells the tale of Javed (Viveik Kaira), a British teen of Pakistani descent growing up in Luton in 1987, amidst the racial and economic turmoil of the times. But when a classmate introduces him to the music of ‘The Boss’ – Javed sees parallels to his working-class life in Springsteen’s powerful lyrics.

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Nickelodeon’s most-famous teenage explorer finally gets brought to life on the big screen. Isabela Moner stars as the infamous Dora who, after spending most of her years exploring the jungle with her parents, is preparing for high school.

But she soon ends up on an adventure of a lifetime with her monkey Boots, cousin Diego, and a rag-tag group of teens, to try and save her parents and solve the mystery behind a lost Inca civilisation.

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This comedy from the guys that brought you Superbad and Bad Neighbours, sees three sixth grade boys – Room’s Jacob Tremblay, Brady Noon and Keith L Williams – ditch school to embark on an epic journey to their first ‘kissing’ party at the tender age of twelve.

Along the way they accidentally carry stolen drugs, get embroiled in frat-house paintball, get a drone confiscated, and end up running from both the cops and terrifying teenage girls.

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Competitive swimmer Haley (The Maze Runner’s Kaya Scodelario) defies all logic by driving through the mouth of a destructive Category 5 hurricane to try and locate her estranged father (Saving Private Ryan’s Barry Pepper) in her Florida hometown.

But instead she finds herself trapped in a flooded and weather-beaten house fighting for her life against bloodthirsty alligators in this action-thriller from the director of Piranha 3D.

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From Strictly stars to West End shows, Lulu to Fame the Peterborough New Theatre is ready to present its best line up yet…

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he team at Peterborough New Theatre are working hard behind the scenes to prepare for the official take over by Selladoor next month and have just launched their new brochure packed with an exciting new programme of shows we really can’t wait to see come to the city.

ESP was invited along to find out more at the brochure launch and Theatre Director Richie Ross and David Hutchinson CEO of Selladoor Worldwide drummed up the excitement with news of physical improvements to the building, staging and the food offering as well as teasing snippets of the many shows coming our way, including another series of top productions by Bill Kenwright.

This will see the return of Cabaret in January starring John Partridge, one of the West End’s most prolific leading men and well known for his role as Christian from Eastenders, as the enigmatic Emcee. The ever popular Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour

Dreamcoat will also be back at the start of next year.

Before that we have the legendary Four Tops playing their first ever show in Peterborough on August 15 and then homegrown hero Louis Smith in his amazing dance show Rip it Up 70s with Rachel Stevens, Melody Thornton and Lee Ryan on September 20.

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Panto is a wonderful experience for the whole family. It’s full of magic and joy!

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Then award winning West End hit musical Avenue Q runs from September 24 – 28 ahead of Madagascar starring X Factor winner Matt Terry from October 2 – 6. That’s all just the start of some amazing shows and bands to come. Stars like Lulu, live comedy, dance shows like Fame and thrillers like Gaslight starring Martin Shaw are all on the varied bill.

On the night we were given a quick song

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THE STAGE IS SET Strictly favourite Katya Jones by ‘Dorothy’ from the theatre’s panto The Wizard of Oz and if that performance was anything to go by, it’s going to be a great show this December. The production by Prime Pantomimes also stars Strictly favourite Katya Jones who’s guaranteed to give it some extra sparkle as Glinda the good witch.

Katya took the glitterball trophy home as the winner in 2017 with celebrity dance partner Joe McFadden. Her first appearance on Strictly, partnered with Ed Balls, saw her nominated for a BAFTA in the Must-See TV Moment category for their Gangnam Style Salsa.

The Wizard of Oz will be Katya’s pantomime debut and she can’t wait – "I’m doing my first ever Pantomime! The Wizard of Oz will be a first for me and the Prime Pantomime production so I think we’re a little over excited! I’ll be swapping my dancing shoes for a pair of wings as Glinda and I can’t wait to bring some sparkle to Peterborough New Theatre.

“Panto is a wonderful experience for the whole family. It’s full of magic and joy! So if you love celebrating winter festivities as much as I do, then I will be seeing you there!”

Tickets are on sale now so click your heels together and book your tickets at www.newtheatre-peterborough.com.

WizCon Returns!

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How great is it that we can say the Harry Potter legend, Warwick Davis, is local to Peterborough?! Or that Station 9 ¾ is just a 45-minute train ride away!

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f that’s too far for you to go for your Potter fix, fear not.

Once again the magic is coming to us. WizCon – a celebration of all things magical (with a particularly large focus on the Potter franchise) is returning to The Cresset on Sunday September 22.

WizCon is made for Harry Potter fans, by Harry Potter fans, and after the great success of the first event in March, the organisers wanted to bring it back for another event in 2019, to give even more people a chance to experience their familyorientated Harry Potter comic-con style event. So, if you want to have a chance to meet some of the stars of the

Harry Potter films, WizCon will be the place to be!

I attended their last event on behalf of ESP and loved it!

The Cresset was packed out with excited attendees, many of which were fully dressed for the part. There was an amazing atmosphere to the place.

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The event was packed full of witchcraft and wizardry...

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The event was packed full of witchcraft and wizardry, Meet and Greet opportunities, an exciting pop-up escape room from Hour Escape Rooms, a Wand Fighting Masterclass, a wide range of magical merchandise and much more.

The Wand Fighting Masterclass was particularly fun to watch – seeing kids of all ages (some in their 60’s) really getting into character.

The overall theme of the

next event will be fairly similar to the last but with some fun new elements that will be announced in due course. The cosplay contest was extremely popular last time so that will of course run again. Thanks to feedback, organisers will be running separate child and adult contests, which will be judged

by Frank Longbottom himself, James Payton, to give more people a chance to win!

Other celebs in attendance will include Louis Cordice, who’s best known for playing Blaise Zabini, a popular Slytherin character. You can also meet Adrian Rawlins, who played Harry Potter’s father.

At the previous event I spoke to Josh Herdman, who made his acting debut in 2001 in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone as Draco Malfoy’s fellow Slytherin, Gregory Goyle. He went on to play this role for close to a decade in all eight Harry Potter movies and his voice can be heard in some of the Harry Potter video games. I asked Josh if he expected the films to be as big as they were.

“I don’t think anybody did,” he said. “We knew it would be popular as the books were and Warner Bros were behind it. It

was when I attended the first premiere in Leicester Square that I knew just how big it was.

Thousands of people filled the area and I could hear people screaming my name. They hadn’t even seen the film at this point.”

What questions will you ask the Potter stars?

For full details (including who else will be attending) visit www.wiz-con.co.uk.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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ummer’s here so it’s time to get out and get active. If that means more than just struggling from the hotel room down to a sun lounger and really getting lively with some activities out on the water, you can have functional clothing that looks great too. Just head down to Tallington Lakes Pro Shop for a great range of summer looks by top name brands like Roxy, Reef, Picture, O’Neill, Vans and loads more.

It’s not all wetsuits and ski-boots you know – these guys have a fantastic range of fashion and accessories including backpacks, sunglasses and sandals. They really know their products too so whether you just need some casual gear or something that can take the pace of your activities they can kit you out. Plus the sale’s now on!

The summer season is well underway at Tallington Lakes so if you need to cool down over the holidays you can try stand up paddle boarding, jet skiing, canoeing/kayaking, water skiing, wake boarding, open water swimming, sailing and even water zorbing! There’s loads for all the family and you can kick back with some food and a beer at the Lakeside Bar overlooking the water afterwards. www.tallington.com

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New running event will be Gigafast!

A fantastic new running weekend is coming to Peterborough this month and it has some powerful support!

The Sublime TWENTY4 race weekend is being held in association with Vodafone Gigafast Broadband as Vodafone UK has been announced as partner for the event.

The inaugural running weekend offers something for everyone, including a 24 hour, 12 hour night race, 10K, 5K and 1K Children’s Race.

This event should be a real challenge for local runners as you have the option to run the 24 or 12 hour races as a part of a team, in pairs or as a solo entry.

It’s all taking place at the stunning Nene Park and Ferry Meadows on August 3 and 4 and promises to be an exciting new addition to the city’s running calendar. There’s free camping for anyone entered into races, plus fabulous live music and entertainment to add to the weekend.

Martin Jennings of Sublime Racing commented, “We’re truly thrilled to welcome Vodafone on board supporting our exciting new race weekend. We look forward to working in partnership with the Vodafone team and achieving our shared goals.”

You’ve probably noticed the works around Peterborough as Vodafone Gigafast Broadband is rolling out across the city, bringing broadband speeds of up to 900Mbps using more reliable full fibre along every stage of the connection from your home or workplace. Unlike most broadband services, Vodafone Gigafast Broadband uses a pure optical fibre network to transmit data and high-definition video instead of old copperbased telephone cables. For more information go to www.vodafone.co.uk/gigafast.

If you’re keen to get involved in the race events, runners can find out more and register for the Sublime TWENTY4 races online at www.sublimeracing.com.

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ESP’s Rachael Church has all the latest health and beauty news…

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TanninG The safe Way This summer Been inspired by the latest Love Islanders to make sure you’re bronzed and beautiful In August? Let’s face it, who wants pale legs when we’re wearing our lovely summer dresses and denim shorts. But getting a good fake colour on your legs, which isn’t too dark, too streaky, or too expensive is never easy.

So here at ESP, we’ve had a look what you can get locally and narrowed it down to our top 3 options for everyone.

ESP loves to support a great local event, and this certainly fits the bill for health and beauty fans.

A Wellbeing event is being held on Saturday September 28 between 11am and 4pm at Queen Katharine Academy in Walton, Peterborough.

There is a lot going on. They have over 30 stalls and around 10 people doing talks demos and classes and a jewellery making workshop.

That includes details on local providers of Reiki, IMET therapy/NLP coaching, Laughter Yoga, grove sessions, Thai Chi, mindfulness and hypnotherapy. There will also be plenty of products on sale including the Body Shop and Neal’s Yard. There's food too with the Happy Café.

Organiser Melanie told ESP – “I chose the Brain Tumour Charity as it's very close to my heart. My dad passed away with a brain tumour 8 years almost to the day of the event. It was very sudden and we didn’t have much time left with him between diagnosis and his passing. It was an aggressive tumour and nothing could be done sadly.”

Admission prices will be £3 for adults, under 16s get in free. Payment can be on the door or via Eventbrite. We’ll see you there!

Dove DermaSpa Summer Revived Fair - Med Lotion In Boots for £3.49 What’s so good about it: You can use it every day to build up a summer glow, a light tan which isn’t to OTT, and is difficult to streak. It doesn’t smell too bad either and is excellent value!

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This Works Perfect Legs Skin Miracle In John Lewis for £38 What’s so good about it: I was skeptical when it came out of the bottle a very dark colour, but a small amount rubbed into the legs gives an instant (yes instant) perfect glow. No streaks if you rub it in fast enough, no smell, and your legs do look catwalk ready. Pricey, but a great quick fix.

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Guys and Girls, Join The GreaT Golf ChallenGe Any keen golfers out there, or maybe you haven’t played for a while and need a reason to pick up the clubs again. Or maybe a family member or friend might like this. Either way, golf is an easy way to keep fit and healthy, and now you can support Cancer Research at the same time. Running until September 30, the Great Golf Challenge can be played at any course, you just need a group of four players committed to playing 72 holes in one day. The four who raise the most sponsorship money will win a trip to Celtic Manor in Wales. Check out the Cancer Research UK website for more details.

It’s ‘cheers’ to Slimming World as Kevin loses 5st.

As a busy general manager at The Paul Pry in Walton, Kevin Eyre, found losing weight a huge struggle but a serving of Slimming World support and advice has helped him shed over 5st. over 8st with the help and support from Aimee and the social team at the Walton Slimming World group. It’s had a massive positive impact on my life.

“I never knew just how much food I can enjoy. I am a general manager of The Paul Pry so learning that I could still enjoy meals at work just by making a few small changes like swap chips for jacket potatoes, I could food optimise anything easily while enjoying the pub favourites.”

Food optimising is Slimming World’s extra easy plan which is guaranteed to see members fly on their journeys knowing nothing is off limits, using the unlimited foods.

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evin’s weight had started to make day to day life tough making simple tasks a problem so he knew he had to make a change. Since joining Aimee Norton’s Walton group in June 2018 Kevin has lost an amazing 5st 4.5lbs and is still going strong.

It’s changed his life and he has a new found love for food and exercise, aiming to attend the gym at least three times a week.

Many men believe that slimming clubs are aimed at women, but Kevin has learnt to slim like a king and never miss out. Kevin says – “I joined Slimming World to support my sister Amanda and together we have lost

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I can still enjoy delicious steaks, grills, pasta dishes, salads and jacket potatoes and even a burger and chips too!

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Kevin says the support of Aimee and the group has made a huge difference – “We knew this was the place for us, the group is

absolutely fantastic and with the support of the other members we know we are guaranteed success. I can still enjoy delicious steaks, grills, pasta dishes, salads and jacket potatoes and even a burger and chips too! To me Slimming World is knowing nothing is off limits and absolutely making the most of those fantastic speed and free foods. It just fits in perfectly even in my busy days at work and social occasions.”

As the weight came off, Kevin found he had more energy and so he was eager to use it – “I joined the gym and found a new passion for it. I truly am gutted if I can't make it now!”

Aimee Norton, who runs the Walton Slimming World group says she’s incredibly proud of Kevin –“He has done brilliantly and we’re all amazed by his transformation. He’s a real inspiration to the group. We know that many men assume slimming clubs won’t be right for them, but Kevin shows that once they come through the doors they do so well. Like Kevin I would advise anyone who would like to lose weight to find the courage to take that first step.”

The Walton Slimming World groups are held every Tuesday and Wednesday at the Queen Katharine Academy Walton at 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Anyone interested in joining the group can pop along or for more information they can call Aimee on 07904 881472.

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An apple a day aving just spent a lovely Sunday (as I write this) with an old friend and work colleague, she asked me if I still eat as many apples as she remembered I did way back. She was even specific to tell me it was the green Granny Smiths!

Today, I still eat apples daily, one is added to my daily green juice and another will be eaten during the day (sometimes more).

inside of the apple) but the peel is where they’re mainly found, this is why it’s best to eat the whole apple and not peel it. There are some who may have gut inflammation who have to remove the peel but eating them stewed can help in these cases and deliver the phytonutrients.

There is an old adage ‘an apple a day will keep the doctor away’ but it should also say ‘so long as you eat the peel’ as this is where the chemicals in apples can offer us protection.

Researchers have identified lots of chemicals in apple peel that either inhibit or kill cancer cells in laboratory cultures.

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Apples are also great for those with constipation as the pectin can really help to get things moving naturally.

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Researchers have identified lots of chemicals in apple peel that either inhibit or kill cancer cells in laboratory cultures.

The soluble fibre called pectin has also been shown to help reduce inflammation in the gut and offer a protective barrier so reducing the risk of inflammatory bowel diseases. This fibre feeds and nourishes our own friendly gut microbes as well as producing weak acids in the gut that help reduce inflammation and play a role in immunity.

Lowering cardiovascular risks… and much more.

So the next time you by-pass the humble apple, remember that the old saying was not made up and is some fictional old wives’ tale, but said by those who knew exactly what medicinal potential they contain. However, this doesn’t include a pint of cider or a toffee apple (just in case you wondered) or some other hijacked way of enjoying an apple, keep it simple – keep it raw if you can.

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Outdoor s e r u t n e Adv Sacrewell has been a much-loved farm attraction in the Peterborough area for as long as I can remember. I’ve taken my children there yearafter-year as they grew, although now in their late teens, the scary fact is, it won’t be many more years until they could be taking my grandchildren to visit the farm. Grandchildren? Crikey I’m getting that old!

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eeting the farm animals at Sacrewell is an exciting experience for the countless children that visit, along with the fun of workshops, craft shows, venue hire for parties, caravan and camping and tours of the old mill as well as many seasonal events.

As if that wasn’t already enough, the most recent addition is a £65,000 immersive natural play area, designed and created from the combined minds of local school children and pioneers in natural play, Earth Wrights Ltd. The new play area was opened by locally based explorer and adventurer Laura Bingham. As an avid adventurer myself, I was excited to meet Laura, having followed her online for some time

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(groupie alert!). Laura’s cycled across South America, sailed across the Atlantic and led an all-female team on a worldrecord descent of the 1,000km winding Essequibo River from source to sea.

After cutting the hessian ribbon with some amusement and a few attempts, we watched the children run around in awe as they saw how their ideas had been brought to life. They jumped, climbed, swung and balanced on the stepping stones, walks, rope bridges and balance

beams, which are all located near the popular Pooh Sticks Bridge and the new den and nest building areas.

Laura’s 2-year-old son Ran came along for the opening, aptly named after worldrenowned explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes.

Since Sir Ran was my tentmate during our Marathon des Sables experience, I can appreciate why you’d name your son after such an inspirational legend, although Ed wouldn’t be a bad choice either, as Ran’s dad, Ed Stafford is also an explorer, adventurer and survivalist who’s often on TV. So with both parents as Discovery Channel regulars and ‘the greatest living explorer’ as his namesake, this little lad is heading for great adventures.

Laura said her son already loves the great outdoors and she believes play areas

Laura launches book on her bike like this are crucial for our kids’ wellbeing – “My 2 year-old is never more alive, never more responsive – he comes alive in nature and he doesn’t cry, he isn’t agitated, he’s the perfect child when he’s immersed in nature. But when he’s in front of the TV and you take him away, he’s like a little devil child so that alone means I know that outdoor play is so much more healthy for our children and we should try and focus on doing more of it and thankfully places like this make it bit more easy and accessible.”

Laura’s just released a fantastic series of children’s books based on ‘real adventures by real people’. The first of the ‘A Spirit of Adventure’ series is the story of Laura cycling across Ecuador with no money, and she has other amazing people earmarked for further books.

Laura says she’s keen to give youngsters some strong role models to relate to – “It’s really to get in there before the Kim Kardashian lifestyle really imprints on girls especially, and boys, because the boys emulate what they see and if they’re being shown these really healthy adventures of how strong girls and boys are, they’re hopefully more likely to emulate that and realise how big the world is and how much opportunity is out there for them – rather than thinking that validation comes from what clothes you wear. It’s what your body’s capable of and how it’s this beautiful machine that you can use however you like.”

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ESP’s Darren Grigas is an advocate of making the most of the outdoors and keeping active at whatever level and in whatever way you can.

Even a fast walk is enough – it’s not all about climbing mountains – it’s just about having a go.

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The play area project’s been funded by a generous £50,000 grant from Augean and a further £15,000 from The William Scott Abbott Trust which operates the visitor centre at Sacrewell.

Engagement Manager, Nikki Cherry, said: “The Trustees, staff and everyone involved with the William Scott Abbott Trust at Sacrewell are absolutely delighted that our application to the Augean Community Fund was successful and has enabled us to design an area of natural play, creating a space that children can engage with the outdoors in an adventurous way.”

So make sure you get the kids out on some of their own adventures this summer and give this great natural play area a try – it could inspire some new explorers and that can’t be bad!

aura Bingham and her husband fellow adventurer/explorer Ed Stafford (originally from Peterborough), now live locally in Northamptonshire and are inspiring examples of what can be achieved.

Like Darren they want to give youngsters a love of being outside.

ESP is also supporting the Peterborough Celebrates: Year of Reading so we were pleased to hear about the launch of her exciting new book series which aims to inspire some future adventurers, or at least get the kids away from their screens.

Chatting to us at the opening of the new natural play area at Sacrewell, Laura said – “I think we’re stuck in front of X Boxes and TVs so much that having an option to go out and play in the outdoors in a safe place is brilliant.

And this place (Sacrewell) is amazing – it has so much variety, so many different aspects of it that I don’t think a child would get bored here very easily and there’s a nice café where parents can sit down, grab a coffee and enjoy 5 minutes while their children tear around in nature and the influence of all the good things that brings.”

Laura’s just been on a cycling tour to promote the release of her new book, A Mountain of Dreams Series: One Girl and her Bicycle (RRP: £6.99) with the first story focusing on her own travels, cycling through Ecuador with no money.

“The concept is real adventures by real people made accessible for 6-9 year-olds.

Hopefully I’m looking to eventually follow five adventurers so that children can meet them and realise that they’re real people and if they Google them they can find out what they’re doing.

“I’m nervous that when children read adventure books, journey books, that they think ‘that’s not possible’ because it’s fiction, so it takes the possibility part out of it. But as they are real people, this is genuinely a possible expedition adventure because someone has done it. The idea of having 4 or 5 adventurers that we follow through the series is that they can always emulate one of them.”

Other books planned in the series include the story of a blind lady who rode a horse across Columbia and Laura adds – “There’s always a way round things and hopefully with the books encouragement, and these sort of natural play areas, people will realise that everything is possible as long as you stop making excuses and start thinking of an alternative way of achieving the same dream.”

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Our Boy(d) is Back!

I’ve had many surprises in my 18 years of working at the football club. In fact, you would think after all this time, I would be hardened to the surprise element. However, when I walked into the office on Monday July 15, I was genuinely taken aback to see a certain George Boyd shaking hands with everyone.

In my time at Posh, George has been one of my favourite players.

He scored some unbelievable goals, played some mesmerising passes and left more full-backs on their backside than I can recall.

Imagine my surprise to learn we were signing him on a two-year deal.

Sometimes it’s a privilege revealing information as a press officer. I love watching the reaction from supporters to good news. I also sneakily revel in watching interesting news drop from other clubs to see how people deal with the situation. When Huddersfield announced Paddy Power as a main partner, the internet nearly broke.

So Boyd is back. And universally met with acclaim at the signing.

He is a legend of the football club and has played in the Premier League with Burnley and Hull as well as playing week in, week out in the Championship as regularly as last season.

He’s an incredible signing for a League One club and Boyd admitted he wouldn’t have signed for any other League One club bar the Posh. “Peterborough is a club that I have always had such a big affection for and it is great to be back. I am genuinely excited. I don’t think I would have dropped down into League One for anyone else. There is sentimental value here, but the reason I am here is to get another promotion with the football club. It is a good squad that Darren has assembled and a big thank you to the chairman for getting the deal over the line. I am delighted to be here.

“The manager is desperate for promotion and hopefully I can help that. I know what I am getting; I know that I am going to enjoy training every day. I love the way he plays football. At this stage of my career you need to enjoy football and play with a smile on your face and I feel that I can do that here.”

His arrival has certainly created a buzz. Interest in season tickets has spiked, tickets for the opening game of the season are being snapped up and ultimately that is what we want as a football club. If you have never been to watch us play, I implore you to give us a try!

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JOIN THE SUP TOUR @ TALLINGTON LAKES Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) has become hugely popular so it’s great that we can just travel up the road to give it a try at Tallington Lakes.

If you’re keen to get started and give SUP a try they’ll be running free equipment demos aimed at helping you find the right board. They won’t be running structured instruction and all participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult, but these experts can give you the lowdown on what to use.

On Friday August 9 though, there’s a great chance to watch the professionals showing you how it’s done and to try it out for yourself.

The Red Paddle Co's Ultimate SUP Demo Tour heads here for its penultimate tour stop at Tallington Lakes from 10am –

6pm for a day packed with fun on the water.

They’ve been travelling up and down the country on tour and will now be bringing us free board demos, challenges, beach/lake cleans and SUP advice from 'Team Red'.

On the day they also have two of the Red Paddle Co Dragon SUPs to race on. These 22ft long inflatable boards can take four people at once and took the paddle board world by storm in 2017 so no matter your age or ability rally a team together and unleash the dragon!

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The ESP Comedy Guide

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ARG Comedy Festival: My Highlights Held every year at Shoreditch Town Hall during the first weekend of July, ARG Comedy Festival features some of the circuit’s most celebrated and critically acclaimed comedians rehearsing their material before heading off to the big comedy summer camp that is the Edinburgh Fringe.

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his year I attended the Sunday session along with my comedy nerd friends in order to predict which acts could be this year’s hottest ticket during the festival, and whilst I can’t confirm which of these acts will do well with regards to the awards, I can at least tell you about which acts I enjoyed the most!

The first act I saw at ARG was Sophie Duker, an instantly likeable performer who packed in feminist discussion, generational observations, and even a reference to popular children’s TV show Balamory within her hour.

Performing the first show of the day was no mean feat but she managed to provide a strong show considering her relative newcomer

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status, making her an act who’ll definitely do well with her debut hour this year.

From newcomers to comedy legends, my next show was with the comedic tour de force that is Nick Helm. Helm has been on the comedy scene for nearly 10 years now and he still flaunts a winning formula – start with some cheesy one liners, then mix in some songs and self-deprecating stories and you’ve got a guaranteed crowdpleaser. This year will be his return to the Fringe after a two year hiatus, and I can’t wait to see how he’s received by both audiences and critics alike.

The final show I’m looking forward to seeing at the Fringe belongs to Adam Riches, who coincidentally won Best Show when I was on the comedy awards panel back in 2011. Whilst at ARG his performance was occasionally scripted and shaky in places, his idea of conducting a comedy ‘whodunnit’ involving audience members as interactive witnesses has bags of potential, and if executed correctly this show may be a real must-see at this year’s festival.

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SAMM’S COMEDY CLUB Headlining the bill at SAMM’s on Bridge Street this month will be the provocative and politically charged Dane Baptiste, a London born stand up who made comedy history in 2014 as the first black British act to be nominated for a comedy award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The bill will also feature musical comedian Jenny Beake plus oneliner merchant Martin Westgate, as seen on Britain's Got Talent in 2018.

Tickets are available by visiting the SAMM’s Facebook page.

LIGHTBOX COMEDY CLUB Funhouse Comedy Club returns to The Lightbox Café along Bridge Street this month for another great night out in Peterborough.

Headlining the bill will be Barry Dodds, who’s received several nominations at the Midlands Comedy Awards and has previously supported Jason Manford and Tape Face whilst on tour. Joining him will be musical comic Ant Dewson, plus regular MC Stevie Grey. Tickets are available by visiting www.funhousecomedy.co.uk.

Peterborough Fringe Review!

Last month I had the opportunity to attend the Peterborough Fringe, a special event organised by the Dawe Charitable Trust at the newly opened New Theatre which featured five Fringe-ready comedians performing in one day.

I’m very much hoping the event will be held again next year as I thought it was a beneficial platform for comics to test their material before going to Edinburgh, plus it was a great chance for local audiences to enjoy live comedy and discover a new favourite comedian in the process.

My own personal favourites from the line-up included Chris Norton Walker, whose one-liners and observations gained from the murky depths of Facebook Marketplace proved to be a success, however it was the musical comedian Tom Taylor who stole the show for me. Taylor’s surreal songs and offbeat delivery really stuck out from the crowd and I’d definitely say he’s one to watch if you’re looking for something different – think Bill Bailey plus the awkward yet relatable stage presence of Mark Watson (or even Joe Thomas from the most recent season of Taskmaster!).

For more information on the latest comedy shows coming to the New Theatre, visit www.newtheatre-peterborough.com.

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NIGHTlife

Your guide to the nighttime scene JB SCOFIELD + G2 @ VANITY Vanity is back at RedRoom on Broadway with another guest DJ and live performance.

Get yourselves down there on Friday August 9 for a fnastict live performance from JB Scofield combined with a guest DJ set from Manchester party boy G2! It’ll be another session packed full of the finest Hip Hop, RnB & Bashment.

Head to facebook.com/ vanitynights for more info.

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MIXOLOGY IS BACK WITH A DOUBLE HEADER! The Mixology guys are bringing us a double-header of incredible headline acts on Friday August 30 with two of the biggest breakout acts in 2019. They welcome Rebūke and George Smeddles to Mixo!

Rebūke has been fast garnering the attention of everyone in the dance music scene with his blend of house, techno and rave sounds. Along Came Polly released on Jamie Jones’ Hot Creations was a monster of a track in 2018, exclusively played by the label owner during the summer of 2018, it rocketed to the top of the overall Beatport chart for a month when released in Dec 2018. Pete Tong also named the track his Essential New Tune in the final week of 2018.

Their second headliner is George Smeddles.

Influenced by a broad genre of dance music, Motown and soul records, George has built on his unique sonic signature; which places emphasis on insatiably groove-laden house tracks. Releases on the likes of Sola, Relief, Do Not Sleep, VIVa have seen him play at the likes of Fabric, Amnesia, Sankeys & Ministry of Sound.

We can’t wait to welcome both to the imperious RedRoom sound-system for their Mixo debuts.

Joining them on the night in Red Room on Broadway will be their trio of residents: Tom Skinner, James Chan and Dan Clare (Maur).

Maur are once again finding form with coproducer Roobinz with their latest release Tantrum on Stashed. It’s a certified banger which got the biggest reaction at the Mixo Elvin Zedo event back in June.

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Kickstart the night the right way and celebrate with their £1 drinks offer from 10pm. The £1 drinks list is huge so make sure you get on it early!

Then get set to celebrate as they party the night away in all 3 rooms and keep your eyes peeled for a special appearance on the night. Entry’s free.

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ALL THAT JAZZ If you like the funkier side of jazz, join Jim & Zed who’ll be crate digging to bring you something a little different. A jazzier, funkier style of sound is on offer at The Dog House cocktail bar in Wetsgate Arcade. Head down on Fridays August 2, 23 and 30 between 9pm and 2am. Free admission.

MR NASH @ THE TAP Local DJ legend Mr Nash is bringing you more great tunes to dance to at the Brewery Tap this month, guaranteed to get your weekend up and running.

Get started early on Friday August 2 with Thank Funk It’s Friday featuring a great selection of funky hits to get your weekend off to a flying start. It’s on from 9pm – late and admission’s free.

Then on Saturday August 17 he’s back with special guest DJs Otis Roberts & Steve Walsh for another installment of the L'Aristos Revival. Dance the night away to Classic Funk, Soul, Rare Groove, R&B, House and Swing & Soul. Entry is £5 on the door from 8.30pm, all proceeds to Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice.

If you were a clubber back in the days of Shanghai Sams, L’Aristos & Cantors then you’ll love The Get Down on Saturday August 27 with Resident DJ Mr Nash playing you all the hits from back in the day from 9pm – late, free entry.

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LOADED BACK @ THE LIGHTBOX Loaded are heading home! Martin and Nathan tell us they’re delighted to be returning to the Lightbox Café on Bridge Street for a special bank holiday 90’s music night.

Friday August 23 sees Loaded return to the venue where it started and what’s more, it’s a bank holiday weekend! They’ll be back at the Lightbox in their regular night of ‘last Friday of the month’ from September, but why not join them for this special bank holiday homecoming. Where better to go after your annual trip to the Beer Fest? They’ll be spinning the best 90’s tunes from 9pm-1am and it’s free entry.

PERIODIC Elements of Sound present Periodic on Saturday August 3 at The Dog House cocktail bar in Westgate Aracde.

Playing the finest Melodic House and Techno there is on offer with a crowd always up for dancing. Periodic invite you to bring your best dancing shoes and biggest smile and join them for a night to remember. Head for the Westgate Arcade and follow your ears!

INDIE TUNES AND VINYL NIGHT @ CHARTERS If you’re a fan of your indie music don’t miss the regular Indie Night at Charters with DJ Anthony Thornhill on Friday August 2. It’s on from 9pm – late and entry’s free.

Then it’s Vinyl Night with resident DJ Derek Gibson spinning the black plastic on Friday August 16. It’s free admission from 8pm onwards.

HEDKANDI @ THE SOLSTICE For the last 20 years one iconic dance brand has delivered the finest house music to dance floors around the world. The Solstice on Northminster is proud and privileged to welcome Hedkandi to Peterborough as part of this year’s 20th Anniversary Tour.

Join them on Saturday August 10 for a night of pure Kandi magic with special guest DJs, performers and full Hedkandi production. DJ’s & acts include Stonebridge, Mark Doyle, Amanda Wilson (Live PA) and Sarah Sax. It’s on from 9pm to 4.30am and the dress code is pure Kandi style! Call 01733 560231 or visit www.thesolstice.co.uk for tickets.

SHADES OF RHYTHM Eclectic Ballroom presents local legends Shades of Rhythm on Saturday August 24 and it’s set to be huge! Make sure you’re at The Dog House cocktail bar in Westgate Arcade for a night that will blow you away. It’s a chance to catch these iconic Peterborough DJs in a more intimate setting following their Green Meadows Festival gig on August 9 and shouldn’t be missed.

It’s free entry from 9pm till 3am.

ECLECTIC BALLROOM For the dirtiest disco, funk and soul you've ever heard you need to be at The Dog House cocktail bar in Wesgate Arcade on Saturdays August 10, 24 and 31. The Eclectic Ballroom guys will be playing music to make you dance! It’s free entry between 9pm and 2am.

GROOVY TUNES @ THE TAP It’s time to get your groove on and take to the Brewery Tap dancefloor on a Staurday night. Resident DJ Nick Allen takes over the decks with Saturday Night Groove on August 10 and 2. Dance the night away to a great selection of hits from the 70s to the present day, accompanied by videos on the large screen from 9pm – late and admisison’s free. www.espmag.co.uk

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Keith Dalton has the ESP guide to the best news and views from the local live music scene…

Keith says...

Thorney Ready to go Live!

What a week of legends I had in the middle of July. I had my tickets for Tom Jones booked on launch day back in January.

He was at the Posh ground on London Road, whatever it’s called now (The Barry Fry ABAX Weston Homes Auditorium?)

Tom was superb. He started with a raunchy guitar driven blues number and did nearly 2 hours of a high class performance consisting of all his major hits stretching back to the sixties through to modern times. The man just oozes class and gravitas. He was backed by a high class band of brilliant musicians and the evening was a huge success for the whole audience. Even the rain stayed away when Tom walked onto the stage.

Yet again congratulations are due to the guys at Peterborough United for the facilities and organisation that they provided for the concert.

I hope they were inspired enough to try to bring more of this type of event to the city.

My visit was planned for that but not to my other. I went for a holiday in Fuengirola the week before and on the first day there discovered that Rod Stewart was performing by the sea that evening. There were a few standing tickets left so we grabbed them. He was superb, featured some really talented female singer/dancers from Broadway shows, and did all his main hits in a spectacular 2 hour performance.

It was a lucky chance to get tickets and my advice is if you get the chance, see these legends like Tom and Rod because they were at the start of all the live music that we know and love today. And they’ve still got that charisma and quality. Do it while they still can!

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It’s amazing to think that the Thorney Live Music Festival is in its 24th year and still going strong. It takes place as usual in The Bedford Hall and grounds on Sunday August 25 starting at 11.30am.

The festival was the brainchild of Andy Stuffins who wanted to make the event one of the leading music festivals in the area, and also raise important funds for local and national charities. £67,000 has been raised so far and this year’s beneficiaries will be The Duke of Bedford School, Leukaemia UK and Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Once again the organisers have assembled a

really strong line up of bands. The live music stage features six bands, each performing an hour set and begins at 12.30pm. The running order begins with the very versatile Deps who are followed on stage by party band Irene’s Secret and the 11 piece soul covers band, The Agents. There must have been a lot of thought into providing music for all tastes because these are followed at 4.30pm by rockabilly trio The Broadcasters and then punk and new wave from The Expletives. The final headline act is Flashback Photograph whose progress has been covered here in ESP and who are establishing a very strong reputation nationally. Great to see them closing the show at Thorney.

The live stage acts are going to be cleverly glued together by appearances from local singer/songwriter, Andy Hughes, who is a very talented multi-instrumentalist and he’ll be performing in between bands.

The day is aimed at the family with things for the youngsters and food and drink in abundant supply.

You can catch the XL bus from Queensgate Bus Station Thorney and for any further information go to the website www.thorneylive.co.uk.

Brews and Tunes at the Beer Festival I can’t wait for this year’s Peterborough Beer Festival. It runs from Tuesday August 20 to Saturday August 24. I always look forward to seeing the list of acts booked and then deciding which of the big weekend nights I prefer. Whether it’s the Friday or Saturday is always a dilemma! (For some reason going both nights gives me some kind of ‘virus’ on the Sunday!).

N

o contest this year. For me it’s Friday. I was a long term admirer of The League of Mentalmen who I had the pleasure of working with a couple of times and I loved their show. They unfortunately split up a few years ago.

But now there’s a return in the guise of Cap'n Rasty's Big Time Charlies featuring half of The League of Mentalmen. With the magnetic Cap’n Rasty , Mickey 9 Tails on guitar joining Droney Monotoney on bass and Harry Guantanamo on drums they promise to set pop classics to punk rhythms in a style that no one else would dare to. I’ll always remember them playing an Andy Williams ballad classic in a thrash metal style.

This 4 piece energetic pop, punk, pirate band will kick off Friday evening promising to ‘murder love songs for the lost ‘n’ lonely’.

That’s just for starters. The headline act for Friday is Let There B/DC. I’ve always been a fan of AC/DC but there’s probably not much chance of seeing them tour again, so the Beer Festival gives fans the chance to see a band who share that love of the music. Let There B/DC were formed in 2011 and their current five man line-up have had AC/DC running through their veins since childhood. They’ve played at a number of venues in the area previously and their passion for the music injects the venom into every show that they play. The playlist obviously includes things like Highway to Hell, Whole Lotta Rosie and Thunderstruck together with rare and seldom heard album tracks.

Now I appreciate that the Friday night may not be everyone’s taste in music but that’s what the Peterborough Beer Festival always

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prides itself in. Over the week it brings us a real variation in musical choice.

Following the first night regular feature of Stacey’s Open Mic night on Tuesday, two returnees to the Festival, Ramshackle Serenade on the Wednesday and Velocity on Thursday night. The latter are having a very busy and exciting time at the moment, with performances at F1 British Grand Prix and Moto GP at the Silverstone circuit, taking place either side of the Beer Festival.

Saturday night brings soul and Britpop. First off, The Contacts, who’ve established themselves as a very popular soul band in the area bringing a select mix of upbeat Motown & Northern Soul to audiences that really want to dance!

Then the headline act, Blurd. 2019 marks the 25th Anniversary of the release of the seminal Blur album, Parklife which was to feature in the UK Albums Chart for a massive 90 weeks and came

to define the emerging Britpop scene. What better way to celebrate this anniversary than to have the amazing Blurd closing this year’s Beer Festival, the UK's longest-running and most authentic tribute to Britpop legends Blur. Together since 2006, Blurd has performed as far afield as the Dublin Academy and the Isle of Wight Festival so they’re a fitting climax to the closing night on Saturday August 24.

There is the usual variety of food, a funfair for everyone and of course the many beers, ciders, wines and gins to enjoy along with the music.

I’m looking forward to it.

Goodbye The Guards – Hello Candy Twist

A couple of months ago I had a great evening watching The Guards. After the gig, I was talking to the guys and they revealed that they were intending to take on a new venture. They’ve been on the local scene for about 15 years and have now just recently completed farewell dates which rounded up in Stilton on July 20. Now that final Guards line-up will relaunch as a new band named Candy Twist. They’re a late sixties Psychedelic period covers band that will be playing across the region from August 25.

The final Guards line-up has regenerated into Candy Twist.

The line-up of the band is Jason Stevens (guitar/vocals), Rob Eustace (vocals/guitar), Jim Robertson (drums) and Steve Wilson (bass).

I asked them why they’d decided to call time on such a popular band name and now that it was getting close to the change how they felt about bidding farewell to The Guards?

Rob told me – “Whilst essentially a local band, The Guards, in its various incarnations, have been performing our eclectic set of covers at venues from Southend to Chester for nearly 15 years. It’s a sad farewell, and we’ll miss playing many of the songs that have gone down so well for so long, but collectively, we felt the time had come for us to offer something a little different.”

I wondered why the name ‘Candy Twist’, and what can we expect from them in live gigs?

Rob explained – “The Psychedelic sound of Candy Twist was born from a shared love of the late sixties, a period revolutionary in the evolution of popular music.

Whilst we’ve adopted the psychedelia label, that handle probably is more representative of the period than the wide-ranging style of material we’ll be performing, of which psychedelia of course plays a part. Our live sets will be supported by totally original musical montages, hand crafted by the band themselves, laced with jingles, ads and

artefacts from the age, blending and weaving around sounds from the era. Lit with period appropriate lighting, and with more than a splash of Paisley fashioned for good measure, our aim is to make every ‘happening’ a complete, seamless, three-hour era experience, for venues and audiences alike.”

Even though it’s the same band members who are used to performing with each other, starting a new band with a brand new set list must be a difficult process.

“Yes and no,” says Rob “No, it’s been easy in that our love of the era means we genuinely have great affection for the material we’re performing, which we trust will be evident in our performances. But, yes, it’s been challenging, in that we’d forgotten just how much work is involved in choosing a band name and selecting a set of fifty songs, let alone actually rehearsing them!”

It’s a lot of hard work to establish a new set list, but I suppose the guys have a good start to the new band, with an already established following. So, for those Guards fans who want to see Candy Twist, where is the debut?

“We kick off with a big summer Bank Holiday launch gig, alfresco, weather permitting!” Rob told me. “It’s at the wonderful Black Horse in sleepy Elton on Sunday August 25. And we can’t wait for the date to arrive!”

Beyond that there are performances scheduled at The Ploughman (Werrington), The Blue Bell (Dogsthorpe), The Ostrich (Peterborough) with further gigs taking them right up to Christmas.

I wish them luck with Candy Twist and with all the hours of rehearsal. It’s nice to see the guys taking on a new challenge and you can check out all the latest information on their website www.candytwist.co.uk.

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GIGGUIDE

FRI JUL 26

STEALER

ACOUSTIC SESSIONS WITH THE BOATMEN

The Blue Bell, Dogsthorpe

The Boat Inn, Whittlesey

BETTY SWALLOCKS The Burghley, Burghley Road

CUTTIN LOOSE The Cock Inn, Werrington

CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION

SUN AUG 4

The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

Charters, Town Bridge

The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

CUBANS & COGNAC

CUBANS & COGNAC (11AM)

ACOUSTIC NIGHT WITH DAVE & SHAUN

SAT AUG 10

The Angel Inn, Ramsey

The Ploughman, Werrington

The Crown, Lincoln Road

Itter Park Summer Fun Day, Walton

CIRCA 73

LATIN JAZZ DUO

THE MONEY SHOT

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

The Ploughman, Werrington

The London Inn, Stamford

FILTHY CONTACT

CUTTIN LOOSE

THU AUG 15

The Stage, Market Deeping

OPEN MIC JAMS

THE MIGHTY AND THE HIGH

SAMM\'s, Bridge Street

CUTTIN LOOSE

DIRTY RUMOUR

SUN JUL 28

FILTHY CONTACT

The Ploughman, Werrington

ANNA & JIMMY

The Bell, Sawtry

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

FRANKLY MY DEAR

DUSK TIL DAWN The Solstice, Northminster

LAST MINUTE BRIGADE The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

MOTOR CITY VIPERS The Parkway Club, Maskew Avenue

ONE EYED CATS The Brewery Tap, Westgate

RICK YOUNG The Queen's Head, Queen Street

THE SIDEKICKS

GLAM SLAM GLITZ + THE EXPLETIVES + ANOTHER GIRL ANOTHER PLANET + THIRD STONE FROM THE SUN + ROCKET'57 The Crown, Lincoln Road

IRENE RAE + NICK CORNEY & THE BUZZ RATS + WYNDHAM BOXALL + BARE BONES ACOUSTIC The Glasshouse, Key Theatre

OPEN MIC NIGHT

The Crown, Lincoln Road

The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

VELOCITY

RICHARD KEELING

The Blue Bell, Werrington

SAT JUL 27 AMERICANA The Crown, Lincoln Road

The Fayre Spot, Bretton

HUSH The British Arms, Irthlingborough

STEVE YOUNG The Queen's Head, Queen Street

SAT AUG 3 23 REASONS Fletton Club, High Street

BLACKOUT UK

WED AUG 14

DEAD HORSE

The Queen's Head, Queen Street

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

OPEN MIC WITH GRAHAM CLEAVER

OAKHAM MIC NIGHT

MIZMERIZE

RETROLUX

The Bull, Newborough

The Brewery Tap, Westgate

The Ploughman, Werrington

THE FOUR TOPS

OPEN MIC NIGHT

SON OF A GUN

The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

Fletton Club, High Street

THE DEPS

PENNYLESS

Palmers Ale House, Long Sutton

FRI AUG 16

THE INTRUDERS

The Crown, Lincoln Road

Grimsthorpe Castle Open Day, Bourne

STRELLIES (1-3PM) + LEON (3-5PM) + REVOLVER (5-7PM) + SOUND INJECTORS (7-9PM)

The Burghley, Burghley Road

The Stage, Market Deeping

THE SIDEKICKS

THE NUGGETS The Crown, Lincoln Road

The Blue Bell, Dogsthorpe

Peterborough New Theatre, Broadway

BHDC CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION The New Crown, Whittlesey

CUTTIN LOOSE The Golden Fleece, Stamford

MON AUG 5

The Parkway Club, Maskew Avenue

CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

SUN AUG 11

The Queen's Head, Queen Street

The Bull, Newborough

OPEN MIC NIGHT

OPEN MIC NIGHT

GLAM SLAM GLITZ

THE CONTACTS (3PM)

The Fayre Spot, Bretton

DIRTY RUMOUR

Fletton Club, High Street

The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

VELOCITY

South Witham Festival, South Witham

TUE AUG 6

THE BROADCASTERS (3PM)

The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

Charters, Town Bridge

SAT AUG 17

THIRD STONE FROM THE SUN

ANTOINE FLEURIOT

The Peacock, London Road

DIRTY RUMOUR

Charters, Town Bridge

THE DEPS

Masons Arms, Bourne

DIRTY RUMOUR

The Peacock, London Road

The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

MON JUL 29

GLAM SLAM GLITZ

THE RAINMEN

HUSH

GO WITH THE FLOW

The Peacock, London Road

THIRD STONE FROM THE SUN

The London Inn, Stamford

DEAN & CO

Palmers Ale House, Long Sutton

The Blue Bell, Werrington

AUSTIN GOLD (3PM)

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

KICKBACK Palmers Ale House, Long Sutton

MARK BISHOP

ACOUSTIC NIGHT WITH GRAHAM CLEAVER The Millstone, Barnack

LIVE BAND

OPEN MIC WITH ANNA

The Blue Bell, Dogsthorpe

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

THU AUG 8

DAISY KEEBLE

The Angel Inn, Yarwell The London Inn, Stamford

TOMMY PHILPOTT The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

ELECTRIC WARRIORS

TUE JUL 30

ONE EYED CATS

JESSIE'S GHOST

OPEN MIC WITH ANNA

OPEN MIC JAMS

The Burghley, Burghley Road

The Queen's Head, Queen Street

The Burghley, Burghley Road

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

MON AUG 12

THE BOATMEN (8PM)

LISA HAMMOND

KRUSTY WHISKAS

CUTTIN LOOSE

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

Fletton Club, High Street

THU AUG 1

Sublime Racing Event, Ferry Meadows

FRI AUG 9

OPEN MIC JAMS

THE BROADCASTERS

The Queen's Head, Queen Street

SAMM'S, Bridge Street

FOLK NIGHT

TUE AUG 13

The Falcon Inn, Whittlesey

LAZY OYSTER JAZZ BAND

The Burghley, Burghley Road

KICKBACK

The Angel Inn, Yarwell

The Crown, Lincoln Road

OPEN MIC WITH ANNA

The Centurions Club, Somersham

The Parkway Club, Maskew Avenue

REVOLVER Nags Head, Bourne

SHAYNE WARD Buzz Bingo, Lime Kiln Close

VOODOO ACOUSTIC SESSIONS WITH DAVE B Mama Liz's, Stamford

SLIDER

FRI AUG 2

The Peacock, London Road

ANOTHER GIRL ANOTHER PLANET The Burghley, Burghley Road

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THE MIGHTY AND THE HIGH The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

THE SMARTIES

Masons Arms, Bourne

RAMSHACKLE SERENADE

The Crown, Lincoln Road

The Blue Bell, Werrington

THE ZEPHYRS

STEPH SCOTT

The Ploughman, Werrington

The Queen's Head, Queen Street

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

SONGWRITERS NIGHT WITH STEVE GIBBS The Boat Inn, Whittlesey

The Peacock, London Road

FOREVER 80S (TICKETED) HIGH ROLLERS IRENE RAE ALBUM LAUNCH The Ballroom, Stamford Arts Centre

JUNK PUPPETS Deepings Caravan Park, Deeping

LIVE BAND The Ploughman, Werrington

If you want to get your gigs in ESP for free, e-mail:

GIGS@ESPMAG.CO.UK MULLERED AT THE MILL The Blue Bell, Dogsthorpe

THU AUG 22 OPEN MIC JAMS The Queen's Head, Queen Street

ANT MACANDREW + 23 REASONS + STACY LOWTH + THE CONTACTS + BLURD Peterborough Beer Festival, Embankment

OUTLAW EAGLES

VELOCITY (7.30PM)

The Crown, Lincoln Road

COSMIC RODNEY

RETROLUX

Peterborough Beer Festival, Embankment

Bands on the Bank, Wainfleet

FRI AUG 23

DIVISION

THE VELTONES

DIVISION

The Bull, Newborough

The Stage, Market Deeping

The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

HALO

SUN AUG 18

HIGH ROLLERS

CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION

The Solstice, Northminster

The Five Horseshoes, Barholm

KICKBACK

GROOVAPOLITAN (3PM) Charters, Town Bridge

LAST MINUTE BRIGADE The Peacock, London Road

OPEN MIC NIGHT The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

STEVE BEAN

The Golden Fleece, Stamford

The Burghley, Burghley Road

The London Inn, Stamford

HOOKER The Ploughman, Werrington

KICKBACK The New Crown, Whittlesey

LEON

MCX JAMES

The London Inn, Stamford

Fletton Club, High Street

CAUSTIC LIGHTS + RIGHT SAID FRED + PENNYLESS + NICK CORNEY & THE BUZZ RATS +THE HOUNDOGS

The Peacock, London Road

The Fayre Spot, Bretton

CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION

DIVISION

The Ploughman, Werrington

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

THE CONTACTS

The Conservative Club, Peterborough

CITIZEN SMITH The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

DIRTY RUMOUR + DIVISION + PEMBROKE TENNESON The Grainstore, Oakham

JOHNNY CASH TRIBUTE (2.30PM) Fletton Club, High Street

VARIOUS ARTISTS (1-4PM)

TO ENHANCE YOUR GIGS PLEASE CONTACT US ON 01733 381266 FOR MORE DETAILS LAST MINUTE BRIGADE

TUE AUG 27

The Blue Bell, Dogsthorpe

OPEN MIC WITH ANNA The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

WED AUG 28

FILTHY CONTACT

The Queen's Head, Queen Street

The Bull, Newborough

OPEN MIC WITH GRAHAM CLEAVER

THIRD STONE FROM THE SUN

REVOLVER

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

The Blue Bell, Dogsthorpe

TUE AUG 20

Peterborough Beer Festival, Embankment

SUN AUG 25

OPEN MIC WITH ANNA

PISTOL

THE DEPS + IRENE'S SECRET + THE AGENTS + THE BROADCASTERS + THE EXPLETIVES + FLASHBACK PHOTOGRAPH

BLACK STAR REVOLUTION

Thorney Music Live , Bedford Hall

DIVISION

OPEN MIC WITH THE BOATMEN

THE INTRUDERS (TICKETED)

The Boat Inn, Whittlesey

The Parkway Club, Maskew Avenue

WED AUG 21

WALKWAY

PAGAN

The Crown, Lincoln Road

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

SAT AUG 24

BUDDY HOLLY + BLACK ELVIS

RAMSHACKLE SERENADE (8PM)

23 REASONS

The Burghley, Burghley Road

Peterborough Beer Festival, Embankment

SUBWAY 77 The Stage, Market Deeping

The Crown, Lincoln Road

The Stage, Market Deeping

THE LAURETTE EVELYN QUARTET + TOMMY LOOSE + SOPHIE FREAR

ANOTHER GIRL ANOTHER PLANET

CANDY TWIST

The Glasshouse, Key Theatre

The Black Horse, Elton

THE RAINMEN

Palmers Ale House, Long Sutton

CAUSTIC LIGHTS

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

The Fayre Spot, Bretton

The Crown, Lincoln Road The Jubilee, Bourne

OUSE VALLEY SINGLES CLUB + CAP'N RASTY'S BIG TIME CHARLIES + LET THERE B/DC

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

COSMIC RODNEY

OPEN MIC JAMS

MON AUG 19

Masons Arms, Bourne

The Angel Inn, Yarwell

DIRTY RUMOUR

Charters, Town Bridge

Boston Beer & Music Festival, Boston

BEACHY HEAD DIVING CLUB

THU AUG 29

THE MONEY SHOT

Charters, Town Bridge

SAT AUG 31

The Angel Inn, Ramsey

The Queen's Head, Queen Street

RETROLUX (3PM)

The Brewery Tap, Westgate

THE EXPLETIVES

MATTY HAYNES

The Crown, Lincoln Road

THE BROADCASTERS

St Andrews Summer Fete, Whittlesey

ACOUSTIC SESSIONS WITH THE BOATMEN

ANOTHER GIRL ANOTHER PLANET (3-5PM) + THE GANGSTERS (5-7PM) + RACING THE WORLD (7-9PM) + HALO (9-11PM)

NICOLE LAWRENCE

MON AUG 26

Market Square, Whittlesey

JIMMY DOHERTY

The Carpenters Arms, Boston

Water Newton Music Festival, Village Green

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

THE CONTACTS (2-6PM)

LOOSE ROCKET VELOCITY

The Blue Boar, Eye

SLIDER The Crown, Lincoln Road

GROOVE CARTELL The London Inn, Stamford

LAST MINUTE BRIGADE Fletton Club, High Street

FRI AUG 30

LEE JOSHUA ROSE

ACOUSTIC SESSIONS WITH THE BOATMEN

The Stage, Market Deeping

The Boat Inn, Whittlesey

The Crown, Lincoln Road

CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION Lakeside Bar, Tallington Lakes The Queen's Head, Queen Street

THE DIVIDE The Ploughman, Werrington

THE RETURNS Palmers Ale House, Long Sutton

WHISKY TWIST The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

SUN SEP 1

FRANKLY MY DEAR The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

ANOTHER GIRL ANOTHER PLANET

HIGH ROLLERS

The Peacock, London Road

The London Inn, Stamford

LATINO SOUND

OPEN MIC NIGHT

The Burghley, Burghley Road

The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

SATURDAY AUGUST 17

IRENE RAE ALBUM LAUNCH

GIG of the MONTH

The Ballroom, Stamford Arts Centre This hometown gig for the award winning Stamford raised musician sees Irene launch her first album The Light Game (BimbleBug Reccords). Jazz, acoustic, country, folk and world music inspired songs will make you tap your foot and smile with Irene’s witty storytelling.

Support comes from Corinne Lucy. Tickets are £12 on 01780 763203 or www.stamfordartscentre.com. www.irenerae.com / www.youtube.comirenerae

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**SOLD OUT!** Sa turday

19th 7pm

Other performances selling fast – get your tickets quick before they’re gone!

16th – 19th October 2019 7pm (Wednesday – Saturday) 2.30pm (Saturday Matinee)

Key Theatre, Embankment Rd, Peterborough PE1 1EF Box office 01733 207239

www.greasepeterborough.co.uk Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey This amateur production of GREASE is presented through special arrangement with and all authorised performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW), 122-124 Regent Street, 3rd floor, London W1B 5SA. www.theatricalrights.co.uk