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NORTH STREET BAR OPENS The stylish North Street Bar is finally ready to open its doors on July 2. Everyone’s welcome to the grand opening, where you’ll be the first to see the unique interior and make the most of the buy-one-get-one-free drinks offers. The bar’s located on North Street, and is beautifully designed with furniture sourced from vintage shops. You’re sure to have a good night, and relax under the vaulted ceiling on their comfy leather sofas. The BOGOF offer’s on from 7pm – 9pm, so make the most of the great selection of cocktails, wines and beers.

For more info call 01733 892681. We can’t wait!

PETERBOROUGH OPERA WANTS YOU! Are you under 18 and inspired by the XFactor or Britain’s Got Talent? Well Peterborough may have just the thing for you! Peterborough Opera are in need of some fresh talent, and with a huge variety of events planned throughout the year, they’re looking to recruit new members, anyone 18 years old or younger.

Membership’s now going to be FREE (and you can’t get better than that!) and you must be able to meet the singing standards that are already set in the group. So whether you fancy yourself as a soloist or chorus member – everyone’s welcome to give it a try. For more info, call Sue Benjamins on 07779 998132 or email her on suebenjamins007@btinternet.com.

Having a personal fashion appointment may seem a little extravagant, but at John Lewis Peterborough it’s a free service. Customers who use this service find it actually saves them money because they buy outfits they actually wear! It also saves them time because they can leave the business of choosing outfits and accessories to someone else. To book an appointment, call Lorraine or Alison on 01733 344644 ext 5318.

CHARITY DAY @ THE WOOLPACK Head over to the Woolpack in Stanground on July 10 where they’re holding a charity day packed with loads of entertainment. It’s in aid of the Air Ambulance and MAGPAS – so do your good deed of the month and help make a difference. From 1pm there’ll be lots of stalls, games, a tombola, raffle, a selection of real ales and live music from the awesome Gizz Butt’s Beatles Tribute band. For more information call 01733 753544.

HARRIET’S ART GALLERY VIP OPENING We’re pleased to hear that the VIP opening at Harriet’s Art Gallery was a huge success, raising cash for several charities. The evening was a great opportunity for people to relax, network and view some of the best art in Peterborough. Over 100 guests attended and they were greeted with champagne and canapés, accompanied by a live pianist. The Mayor of Peterborough Paula Thacker MBE, Chief Executive of Peterborough City Council Gillian Beasley and Lord Deputy Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire Cliff Walker were some of the VIP guests who made this event a memorable one. Harriet’s Art Gallery is located above Harriet’s Tea Room on Cumbergate. For more info about the Art Gallery, visit www.activeantiques.com.

BASKERVILLES GETS NEW LOOK FASHION ADVICE @ JOHN LEWIS Not sure what suits you? Well John Lewis Peterborough has opened a new fashion advisory suite. It’s located in a prime position in the womenswear department on the upper ground floor of the Queensgate store.

Fashion advisors Lorraine Roe and Alison Smith told ESP – "The suite has a lovely ambience and customers will feel very relaxed when they come in for their appointment."

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The Baskervilles in Baston has some exciting plans with huge renovations starting to take place. They’ve recently been taken over by Smart Inns UK, and general manager Glenn Matthews is pleased to tell us that there’ll be a grand opening soon, so watch this space! The country pub’s located in the quiet Lincolnshire village of Baston, and will remain open throughout the renovations. The restaurant offers a wide selection of delicious hearty meals, and on Sundays you can make the most of the carvery, after all, everyone loves a Sunday roast! There are beautiful gardens which are ideal at this time of year to sit out and

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PARTY SHOP MOVES INTO SUPERSTORE! We hear from Ricky over at the Party Shop Superstore that the party’s really getting started at his expanded new shop. Having moved from London Road to Shrewsbury Avenue he’s making it a real family affair and bringing in his sons to help take the business forward. The party stock, balloons and fancy dress are already on offer in the new larger unit, but they’ve now taken on adjoining units and have big plans. Phase two will see the internet stock side really take off and then around October time phase three will see one of the units devoted entirely to weddings.

Ricky tells us it’s an exciting time and they plan to offer something completely unique.

The store already offers a great range of American costumes you can’t find elsewhere locally so take a look at what’s on offer at the new, larger store at the Aston Business Park on Shrewsbury Avenue or go online www.thepartysuper store.com or call 01733 233234.

DATE CHANGE FOR RIDE FOR RYDER If you’re a fan of cycling and fancy pedaling some serious miles then the Peterborough Challenge Ride will push you to the limits. It starts and finishes at Sue Ryder, Thorpe Hall Hospice on September 18, and you get to choose to ride 65 or 92 miles through three counties of breathtaking scenery. It’s great for any keen cycling enthusiasts or for those who simply want a challenge. You’ll be kept fed and watered as you go along, and you’ll get to enjoy a BBQ at the finish line to celebrate. All proceeds from the event will help people with incurable illnesses, and you should aim to raise £50 for Sue Ryder – which will help pay for a programme of bereavement sessions to help people cope with their loss. For more info, call 01733 330060 or email thorpe.fundraising@ suerydercare.org.

STAMFORD DOG SHOW Get your dogs ready as the Trinity Methodist Church Stamford are organising their 7th Dog Show on September 11. It’ll be held on Stamford Meadows, where there’ll be two judging rings, covering pedigree classes, and it’s open to all novelty classes from cutest puppy to best sausage catcher!

There’ll also be plenty of entertainment, and it’s sure to be a great day out. Check out next month’s issue to find all the latest news and updates! www.stamforddog showz.com

BGL SUPPORTS THOMAS The Peterborough based BGL Group’s donated £5,000 to the Nene Valley Railway in order to help restore Thomas – one of the most treasured old steam trains. BGL have always been keen to support local good causes, and their donation is part of the overall commitment to raise £1 million for charities by 2012. Cris Rees from NVR told ESP – "We’re overjoyed with the generous donation from the BGL Group. Thomas is one of our main attractions and has been providing happy and educational days out to children for generations. The money donated by the BGL Group will allow Thomas to continue 'full steam ahead' for years to come."

The famous blue steam train was officially named by Rev W Awdry, author of the Thomas The Tank Engine story books, and has been attracting children and families to the area since 1971. For more info, visit the Nene Valley Railway site on www.nvr.org.uk – it’s a great day out for all the family and the kids will love it!

VIRTUAL GOLF SPECIAL OFFER Try something a little different this summer and get you and a group of mates over to Virtual Golf Peterborough in Whittlesey. It literally is out of this world – and what’s more, they’ve got a great offer in store. You can get 50 per cent off any sessions booked from Monday to Sunday from opening time ’til 6pm. The offer runs through until the end of September, so there are only a few months to make the most of it. The venue’s great for special events such as parties, stag nights and corporate events and has a fully licensed bar and Sky TV so you can also chill out between rounds and enjoy a cheeky beverage or two. For more details check out their website www.peterboroughvirtual golf.co.uk.

ART GALLERY OPENS DOORS FOR WEDDING CEREMONIES The Norman Cross Art Gallery is a venue with a difference, and will be holding an open day in July for couples to view the brand new wedding venue in the city.

The Commandant’s House has been beautifully restored, and is situated in stunning grounds, just off the A1.

Couples will get the chance to look around and talk to wedding celebrant Kay Evans about the exact wedding ceremony you want. The Gallery’s described as a beautiful place to express your love for each other, and is situated in picturesque converted stables – meaning you’ll get some fantastic photos of your big day! The open day will be on July 17 between 11am and 4pm, so come and see this romantic venue for yourself. Call Kay Evans on 07986 869 893 to be added to the guest list for the day.

DEXTERS OPENS IN OUNDLE The restaurant formerly known as Archies in Oundle is now under new ownership and has a new name – Dexters. You’ll find it in Crown Court offering everything from breakfast and coffees through to chic and sophisticated dining. There’s a new menu coming soon but they offer modern European classics and other favourites. When the weather’s good they also have a gorgeous terraced area – ideal for some al fresco dining – and a covered outdoor lounge complete with chandelier. Dexters is now managed by Ian Fisermanis who some may know from Oundle Mill and Beans café. Just pop in or book on 01832 273366.

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BRITISH LOVE NIGHT DJ Lion and the Hennessy Crew have been in touch for a quick shout out about the British Love night coming on July 30 to Club Revolution on Park Road. Expect everything from hip hop to dancehall, r‘n’b to old skool and even better… ladies get in free!

BBC ENTER THE DRAGON! Commiserations to Paul Stainton and his BBC Breakfast Show team from Peterborough who didn’t quite make the splash they hoped for at this year’s Dragon Boat Festival, but did help raise cash for local charity EACH. Paul told ESP – “We lacked rhythm. drive, cohesion, talent, strength and ambition... However we were better than last year!”

However, congrats go to 2011 Champions, Radical Racers from Radical Motorsport, runners up – Tulip Vikings from Tulip Kings Lynn and the Charity Champions – Rocking Up The River, the crew from Accent Nene & Fosters Property Maintenance who raised an amazing £5,400, out of a total raised on the day of more than £10,000 for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices.

READERS HERE COMES HEMPSTEAD A new £3 million neighbourhood centre on a Peterborough housing development’s been given the go ahead.

Get ready for a range of new shops at Hempstead, on the main A15 London Road which will also have additional access from Drake Avenue.

Sheppard Developments has already had interest from national occupiers with a national convenience store operator and the charity Barnardo’s having already signed up.

Ben Sheppard of Sheppard Developments which has bought the site told ESP – “This is great news for Peterborough. The neighbourhood centre represents a good mix of retail and residential which we feel fits in perfectly with the overall scheme. The well placed site is easily accessible by public transport and will provide ample car parking for customers and residents as well as 15 covered cycle stores.”

It should all hopefully be completed by April/May 2012.

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FOOD FESTIVAL RETURNS We’re pleased to hear that the The South Holland Food Festival is back for the second time next month but this time with a few changes…

BROTHERHOOD RETAIL PARK HERE TO HELP There are some great new developments happening in Peterborough and it’ll be good to see the Broterhhood Retail park revived next year. We’re told it’ll be more of a higher spec shopping park than a retail park with some new stores coming to the park as well as a well known restaurant.

Work starts in the autumn and should be complete a year later.

In the meantime the people behind the development are keen to support the local community and are asking people to get in touch with any ways they might be able to help out. It could be anything from finding a balloon modeller or money for a DJ for your event, to helping out with a gazebo for a charity day – they’re open to enquiries! Just email brotherhood@pmwcom.co.uk or write to Brotherhood Summer Event,

SINGING IN THE RAIN FOREST We have to congratulate Peterborough band Kissmet, the world's only Bhangra Rock Fusion band, who’ve been invited to headline the Rain Forest World Music Festival in Borneo this month!

The organisers of the internationally acclaimed festival approached the band because they’d heard about the vibrant and positive form of world music the Singh brothers were performing. Ron Singh, founder member of the band told ESP – "This is a fantastic opportunity for us. We've played abroad before, even going as far as to 60,000 in the heart of Mexico City, but this festival takes place in the middle of the Rain Forest. It's long been a dream of ours to visit such a beautiful part of the world and to do it whilst performing our music is just a fantasy."

Not only will this year’s Food Festival be organised by the events team within the brand new Red Lion Quarter, Spalding, the Festival also welcomes a new venue to its climax.

This year’s Food Festival will be on August 12 – 14 and includes a variety of local, national and even a few unique traders spread throughout the Spalding town centre, independent market traders as well as street performances and entertainment acts.

Then the festival continues within the 5 acre picturesque gardens of the award winning Grade II listed Ayscoughfee Hall Museum, with arts and crafts, creative cooking, food interaction, family entertainment, produce traders, food sampling, tipples to taste and take away, live music, games, competitions and much more. Sounds great and we’ll have more next issue.

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MORE SWISHING! The Green Festival Swish event supported by ESP was a great night with around 80 ladies, including our Face of ESP girls swapping clothes and recycling their wardrobe.

ESP’s style guru Sue Donnelly hosted the event and gave some great advice on what to choose. It also included a pop-up vintage shop from Sue Ryder displaying some of the clothes and accessories you can get at the Vintage and Retro Shop on Bridge Street, hair styling by P.Kai and a great photo competition by Venture.

If you missed that one though, or enjoyed it and fancy going to another, there’s a Swish on Wednesday July 6, this time in aid of Sue Ryder, at Club Caliente in the Parnwell Centre.

Organiser Jenny Mogford told ESP – “Swishing is fun and can save you an absolute fortune on a new wardrobe, especially if you’ve recently lost weight and have nothing that seems to fit. As a bonus, you can also feel very virtuous for being so environmentally friendly.”

Just take up to five items of new or nearly new clothing or accessories you’d like to swap. You can take away up to the same number of items you take along. Tickets are just a fiver which includes a glass of wine on arrival and there’s free parking.

See www.charityswishing.co.uk or for advance tickets call Club Caliente on 01733 352573/343450 or email jenny@internetnow.co.uk

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VINTAGE WEEKEND @ NENE VALLEY RAILWAY A great weekend for all steam engine enthusiasts, as a mixture of all types of Steam Traction Engines will be running throughout the day. From July 9–10 there’ll be several stalls with all the essentials for those who have a keen interest, and even the chance of getting stuck into some good old Fish and Chips off the Wansford Fryer on the Saturday evening. You’ll need to book in advance if you wish to eat, and more info can be found online at www.nvr.org.uk. You can visit on both days between 10am and 7.30pm.

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If you like sizzling fashion put Turn Up The Heat in your diary for Monday July 4.

This fundraising fashion event in aid of Sue Ryder is being held at Angels on Brook Street in Peterborough and includes a champagne reception, catwalk show and auction, a dress sale, prize raffle, spray tans/mini manicures and a sponsored Full Monty!

It’s on from 7pm-11pm and tickets are £12. It’s been organised by Lisa Ellis as part of her fundraising for Sue Ryder and if you fancy going along just email l.ellis@businesswatchgroup.com or phone 07843 285231.

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You can’t beat a bit of jazz to create a real summer vibe and Cathedral Square will be the place to chill out this summer with a series of jazz bands performing live on Thursdays and Sundays.

Each one will perform a two hour set 2pm-4pm with Savoy Jazz the first of the acts for this month appearing on Thursday July 7. On Thursday July 14 it’s the Riverboat Days Duo, Sunday July 17 sees The Opus 17 Swing Band provide some lively tunes and then it’s Freddie’s Jazzmen on Thursday July 21 followed by Wississippi Jazzmen on Sunday July 24. The guys from Savoy Jazz are back on July 28 as are The Opus 17 Swing Band on Sunday July 31.

So… grab an ice cream and settle back in the Square for a relaxing afternoon.

VIKINGS @ FLAG FEN Peterborough’s local historical treasure Flag Fen, which is now part of Vivacity Culture and Leisure, re-opens to the public on Saturday July 2 at 11am, with new events and activities.

There’s a great line-up of weekend events and this month the Vikings make camp on July 23 – 24. Meet Viking warriors, watch combat displays and find out how our ancestors lived a thousand years ago!

A new summer holiday programme’s been announced, with children’s craft activities taking place each weekday morning (10.30am – 12.30pm) from July 25 until August 26. There’ll be a different theme each week, including Romans, Beasts, Bugs and Butterflies and Brilliant Bronze Age. Costumed interpreters will bring the Bronze Age to life, and you can take part in story telling sessions, I-spy trails and much more!

A special family admission offer’s also been introduced: just £25 for two adults and up to three children to gain unlimited entry to the park throughout July and August (under fives go free).

During the summer holidays the site is open 10am-5pm seven days a week. Admission’s £5 for adults, £4.50 for seniors, £3.75 for children or students and £13.75 for families. Summer family pass £25.

All the latest news and info about Flag Fen can be found at www.vivacity-peterborough.com.

BEER FEST TIME! It’s beer festival season – don’t you just love it? The big Peterborough one kicks off on August 23 but to get you warmed up, try some of these…

YE OLDE DUN COW It’s time for the fifth annual weekend Beer Festival & Tug-of-War Family Fun Day at Ye Olde Dun Cow in Cowbit near Crowland this month.

It’s on from Friday July 15 at 5.30pm through until Sunday July 17 (6pm ish) when they’ll have over 16 real ales and ciders and plenty of live music and family entertainment. There’s an undercover BBQ available and funds from the event go to local charities.

On Sunday get your biceps flexed for the Tug-of-War Family Fun Day from mid-day when there’ll be plenty of fun for the kids too.

Live music wise, Friday July 15 it’s Brotherhoods Roundabout from 8.30pm, Saturday July 16 it’s Retrolux from 8.30pm and Sunday Daffy & The Alien round off the shenanigans at 4pm. For further details or to enter a team into the Tug-of-War call 01406 380543.

THE PLOUGHMAN BEER FEST Get ready for a great weekend at The Ploughman in Werrington as they host their charity beer festival. All proceeds raised will go towards the Rudolph Fund, and there’ll be some great entertainment over the three days.

It starts on July 1, when the One Eyed Cats will be hitting the stage. On July 2 Taking Care Of Business will be performing and The Nuggets will be playing on the afternoon of July 3. You’ll also get the chance to sing your heart out as Mighty Mouth Trev hosts Peterborough’s best Karaoke.

OVERGROUND ARTS JAM

The Overground Arts Jam is back for a second year on Saturday July 16 with its mission to bring almost four acres of art to Peterborough city centre – and they’re expecting up to 1000 people through the gates to enjoy it.

Set in the beautifully tranquil Green Backyard (just opposite the Posh ground, entrance on Oundle Road.) Overground will bring out the best of local talent and mix it up with artists from around the UK. Each artist will not only be showing their pieces but producing them on the day as well, so expect to see a sculptor working alongside a watercolourist with photographers and graffiti artists behind them.

Entry will be free and many of the artists will have pieces for sale. It’s put together by an independent group of artists in the city who want to prove that grassroots creativity is alive and well in Peterborough.

There’ll be a festival feeling on site with food and drink being served as well as theatre, poetry and music, live on the day.

Workshops suitable for adults and children will also be running throughout the event, from 11am-8pm. Check www.overgroundarts.org for more.

The Ploughman has a great selection of Real Ales and is full of community spirit, so pencil the weekend in your diaries as it’s sure to be a good one!

LOCAL BEER FESTIVALS GUIDE Friday July 1 to Sunday July 3

Blue Bell Beer Festival Shepherds Walk, Belmesthorpe Sixteen real ales, a couple of ciders and a hog roast.

Thursday July 7 to Sunday July 10

Smiths 5th Annual Beer Festival 25 North Street, Bourne 25+ beers from Lincs and local, cider, BBQ. Live music Fri & Sat Thursday July 7 to Monday July 11

Pig n Falcon Birthday Beer Festival New Street, St Neots 30 plus ales and ciders.

Friday July 8 to Sunday July 10

Blue Bell Beer Festival 10 Woodgate, Helpston 20+ real ales and ciders.

Friday July 8 to Sunday July 10

Blue Boar Beer Festival 46 High Street, Eye 15 real ales plus four in the pub. Live entertainment.

Friday July 22 to Saturday July 23

Deepings Beer Festival Deepings Rugby Club, Linchfield Rd, Deeping St James Over 50 real ales, selection of country wines, a choice of real Scrumpy ciders and live music both days. There’s a ladies strawberries and Pimms tent on the Saturday girls! There’s plenty of family fun with a fun fair, rides, stalls and snack bars for when you get the munchies.

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Events QUEEN IN THE PARK @ OUNDLE Everybody loves a picnic and some live music and there are few better summer evenings out than Oundle Festival’s open air concert, Picnic in the Park.

This year you’ll be singing along to We Are The Champions as the fantastic tribute act Killer Queen rock you with sounds of Freddie and the boys.

This should be an extra special night with support coming from sixties star Alan Price and some fabulous fireworks to finish the night with a bang!

It’s all happening on Saturday July 16 from 5pm onwards in Heron Rogers Field.

Tickets are £24 in advance, £30 on the gate. Book now on: 01832 274734 or visit www.oundlefestival.org.uk

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Oundle Festival Highlights There are plenty of highlights in this year’s Oundle Festival in addition to Picnic in the Park, but here are just a few – take a good look at www.oundlefestival.org.uk for the full line-up.

On Monday July 18 the Oddsocks Theatre Company present their version of Macbeth with blood, gore and hilarity in this open-air theatre treat in the Festival Marquee Garden on Milton Road in Oundle.

Catch the world premiere of brand new community opera Prophet and Loss, featuring professional opera singers and orchestra performing alongside three choirs drawn from the local area, telling an intriguing story of redemption. It’s staged in St Peter’s Church, Oundle on July 20, 21 and 22.

There’s more music and fun on Friday July 22 in the Festival Marquee, Milton Road, Oundle with The Spooky Men’s Chorale. This unique Aussie choir are part comedy act, part close harmony group.

If you like jazz and flamenco-influenced music brighten up your lunchtime and pay a visit to the Festival Marquee on Saturday July 23 for the T G Collective.

Celebrated singer and Northumbrian Pipes player Kathryn Tickell will wow audiences with her vibrant folk sound as she and her band make their Oundle Festival debut. This exuberant performer will take to the marquee stage with her band on Saturday July 23 offering her contemporary take on traditional music from the hill farms of the north east.

For tickets to any of the shows call the box office on: 01832 274734 or visit www.oundlefestival.org.uk

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They get the Festival started on Friday July 9 in the marquee on the school field with a full night of live entertainment including high octane rock ‘n’ roll, rhythm and blues, swing and good time repertoire.

Tickets are a tenner in advance and include a two course meal plus of course there’ll be a licensed bar featuring the village’s own Castor Ales. Call 01733 380900 or 01733 380410.

On Saturday July 10 you can shake off the hangover from the night before at the Big Breakfast served from 8am by the St Kyneburgha Beavers and Cubs.

Then 2pm - 8pm sees the village fete get into full swing with something for everyone from cakes to the 'tug of war'. Expect all the usual fun of the traditional church fete, bar, stalls, games, fun rides and much more.

On the Saturday evening there’s free family entertainment, food, dancing and fun for all the family from 5pm-8pm. www.villagefestival.co.uk

BRETTON FESTIVAL There’s a fun packed day planned on July 9 as Bretton holds its very own festival, where local sports star Louise Fox – champion power lifter – will be opening the event. There’ll be loads of entertainment throughout the day, starting with music in the main arena. There’ll be plenty of craft and charity stalls too to have a wander around, a dog show and a beer tent for those who like a cold beverage on a summer’s day!

The kids will be in their element, with a bucking bronco, mini trampolines, an assault course, archery, climbing wall, hydro balls and a table football tournament. They’re also encouraging local traders to set up a stall and let the residents of Bretton find out more about you. All you have to do is call 01733 263019 or email brettonfestival2011@gmail.com. The event’s being held at Peterborough Lions Rugby Club Playing Fields.

JOHN CLARE FESTIVAL Our famous local poet is celebrated by the John Clare Society this month with events in Helpston village from July 8-10.

One of the highlights, and a great excuse to pay a visit to John Clare Cottage in Helpston where he once lived, is the Garden Party on Saturday July 9. It’s open all day from 10.30am and includes a variety of stalls, music and entertainment. Entry to the garden’s free, with the normal entry charges for the Cottage. Tel: 01733 253330 or see www.clarecottage.org

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The annual Castor Festival kicks off in rocking style with none other than those good time guys The One Eyed Cats – if they don’t have you up and dancing no-one will!

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Entertainment Lara Johnson has the ESP guide to summer’s hottest shows...

DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS Inspired by the hit albums, Dreamboats And Petticoats The Musical is hitting the Broadway stage direct from the Savoy Theatre in London’s West End. There’ll be some of the greatest songs from the rock ‘n’ roll era, featuring tracks from Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury and so much more. Expect all the top songs such as Let’s Dance, Shaking All Over, Let’s Twist Again, Great Pretender, the list goes on. It’s going to be a feel-good production and one of the most popular nights out of all musicals. Prepare to be taken back in time and feel young again!

It’s on from July 18 – 23. To book call the box office on 0844 850 0 850.

TWELFTH NIGHT ‘GLEE’ FEVER The Key Youth Theatre Company has another superb summer musical extravaganza linedup for us next month. They’re turning back the clock and recreating one of their earliest hits with the return of Twelfth Night Fever – one of a successful series of rock ‘n’ roll Shakespeare shows. It’s an exciting high energy show full of cross-dressing, mistaken identity, loads of love and plenty of music and dance to get your feet tapping and heads nodding! It’s on from August 17 – 20 nightly at 7.30pm with a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm. Tickets are £12, book early on: 01733 207239.

THE ALCHEMIST Head over to Central Park, the perfect backdrop for The Alchemist – a brilliant and humorous show performed by The Revellers as part of the Peterborough Festival. This classic satire runs from July 5 – 7 and tells a story based around greed, opportunism, jealousy and vanity, and how relevant they are in today’s world. So pack up a picnic, blanket and bottle of wine and head over to the Park. It’s a great way to spend the evening, and tickets are just £7.

To book call the Key Theatre box office on 01733 552439.

PETER PAN BLAKE @ THE BROADWAY Those gorgeous boys from Blake head to Peterborough this month with their unique blend of music that bridges the gap between classical and pop with a stunning range of voices.

The guys have a great show ready to hit the stage at the Broadway Theatre on July 27 including beautiful songs such as Nessun Dorma, Bring Him Home, Hallelujah and Jerusalem.

SING FOR HEROES Peterborough Male Voice Choir are presenting a fantastic show, Sing For Heroes 2011, featuring Britain’s best loved soprano Lesley Garrett. She’ll be accompanied by the thrilling sound of 100 male voices, singing well-known opera choruses and arias from all the popular shows and ballads. The concert is in support of Help For Heroes, and raised a whopping £10,000 last year, so book your tickets now and let’s beat that target. It’s on at the Broadway Theatre on July 16, tickets start at £20, box office: 0844 850 0850.

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As well as touring the UK, 2011 will see Blake – baritones Jules Knight and Stephen Bowman and tenors Humphrey Berney and Ollie Baines – returning to the studio to record their fourth album.

Their live shows have stunned audiences all around the world, as they put their own style on much loved classical and pop anthems. The four talented singers are all close friends, and use their humour to make the show an entertaining night!

Tickets start at £22. Box office: 0844 850 0 850.

Stamford Pantomime Players have an adventurous performance coming to Stamford Corn Exchange this July. Based on the classic tale, Peter Pan sees the cast bring to life a fast and funny script, along with a mixture of music and spectacular UV puppetry. It’s guaranteed to entertain children young and old, and even parents too! Booking early is advisable as this panto won’t be around forever. It’s on July 8 – 9, at 7pm on Friday 8 and 2pm and at 7pm on Saturday 9. Tickets are £8, box office: 01780 766455.

THE RAPE OF LUCRECE Gerard Logan has had sell-out performances in London, been nominated for the Olivier award, and is coming to the city with an intriguing performance of one of Shakespeare’s poems as part of the Peterborough Festival. Join Gerard as he portrays both the good and evil characters during a terrible crime of rape and its awful consequences at the Key Theatre Studio on July 5. You’re sure to be hooked and not want to miss a second of the action. Tickets are £10.

Box office: 01733 207239.

FLASH BACK DANCE If a show full of all styles of dance is up your street, then Flash Back is definitely the one for you. The Spalding School Of Dance team are coming together to perform their most spectacular show yet, and are ready to dazzle and entertain you with a huge mixture of stunning dance routines. Expect ballet, tap, modern and hip-hop routines, accompanied by some upbeat music and great costumes. It’s on at the South Holland Centre, Spalding from July 14 – 17, show times vary. Tickets are £10, or £35 per family. Box office: 01775 764777.

OLIVER ON STAGE Love the musical? Well, Polka Dot is proudly presenting Limelight Theatre’s sensational production of Oliver at the South Holland Centre in Spalding this month. With a cast of over a hundred, the show’s full of all the great characters, and includes all of your favourite songs, from Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, and I’d Do Anything to As Long As He Needs Me. It’s a great entertaining show for all the family, so book your tickets now. It’s on from July 6 – 9. Tickets are £11, or £40 for the family. Box office: 01775 764777.

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THINK FLOYD

Renowned for their stunning celebrations of the music of Pink Floyd, Think Floyd have managed to recreate the atmosphere, look and musical genius of one of the world’s most legendary rock bands. They’ve been touring for nearly 15 years and have built a brilliant reputation and huge fan base, and are coming to Stamford Corn Exchange with another knock-out show. It’ll feature loads of the classic Pink Floyd hits, from The Wall, Wish You Were Here, Barrett, Division Bell and many more. They’ll be hitting the stage on July 30 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £15.50, box office: 01780 766455.

The Act II Theatre Company will be taking audiences back to the swinging sixties with their soulful choir and rockin’ live band. It’s always great to have a good sing along and you’re sure to be tapping your toes along to the oldies such as Sweet Caroline, Runaround Sue and Say A Little Prayer. It’s on at the South Holland Centre in Spalding on July 1 at 7.30pm.

Tickets are £8.50, box office: 01775 764777.

PETERBOROUGH ARTS CINEMA July brings some great films to the John Clare Theatre, kicking off with Boudu Saved From Drowning, forming part of the Peterborough Festival line-up. This comedy follows the story of a vagrant who attempts suicide in the Seine, who’s then rescued, taken home and finds himself seducing his rescuer’s wife and maid, marrying and regaining his liberty. It’s on at 7.30pm on July 7.

Second on the list of films is Inside Job. Described as a gripping crime film, it features photographs and newsreel clips of other people, some of them suspicious, and some refuse to appear. There’s no visual gimmicks, no populist showboating and no satirical items to grab your attention, just visual material and clear commentary by Matt Damon. Sound like your kind of film? It’ll be on the screen on July 14 at 7.30pm.

Last on the screen is Biutiful – follow Uxbal, a man from Southern Spain who at 40 years-old is in poor physical shape. He soon finds out his prostate cancer has spread, and that he only has months to live. How will he cope looking after his family and coping with the illness too?

To find out, make sure you head over to Peterborough Arts Cinema on July 21 at 7.30pm.

To find out more about what’s on at the John Clare Theatre, visit www.peterboroughartscinema.co.uk.

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PETERBOROUGH FESTIVAL

The fabulous Peterborough Festival kicked off in fine style with the opening Heritage Festival bringing history to life with everything from Romans to Roundheads in the city centre!

Now the entertainment continues with plenty worth seeing as part of the Festival Plus programme right through until the fabulous finale weekend in Central Park.

You won’t believe your eyes when you see the fantastic Architects of Air Levity III display in Cathedral Square from July 1-4. This incredible Luminarium is a huge inflatable, walk-in sculpture!

It’s made up of over 60 triangular domes and uses a plastic exclusive to Architects of Air that’s designed to transmit pure colour.

Levity III sponsored by Perkins is open in Cathedral Square daily from 11am- 5pm (last admittance 4.45pm) with tickets on the gate at £2. There’ll be additional entertainment to amuse you while you wait!

MAYOR’S CARNIVAL PARADE Face of ESP Lauren Hughes and the ESP Dance Crew will once again be joining the mayor’s parade on Saturday July 9 giving out goodies along the route to Central Park. Led by Binbot this will have even more of a carnival vibe this year and there are some surprises planned so make sure you’re there for the start in Cathedral Square at 11am!

CENTRAL PARK JULY 9-10 Once in the Park there’ll be some great live entertainment on various stages as well as an arts zone, adventure zone, a youth stage and acoustic tent. For the first time there’ll also be fantastic international performers mixing with festival goers bringing Covent Garden style entertainment to Peterborough.

From circus stunts to formation shopping trolley teams, the Live Art shows are not to be missed – and better still, are free of charge!

Live Art highlights include: Plungeboom: The Vegetable Nannies.

Wheeling an ancient Victorian pram laden with a prized collection of vegetables, the Nannies are out for the day, showing off their allotment cherubs!

MAIN STAGE SATURDAY JULY 9 There’s great live music throughout the day in Central Park, all for free, starting at 12 noon with the Magic Numbers headlining at 6.45pm.

The ESP Dance Crew will get the early evening party started with some fantastic performances at 6.30pm.

Larkin About: Granny Turismo on the Road to Nowhere… But Back by Teatime.

Doris, Marge and Mary are Britain’s only formation shopping trolley team! They’ve seen and done it all and are now having a rare old time on their souped-up shopping trollies…

Strangelings: The Photographers.

Meet Henry Burns and George Entwhistle gentleman Photographers, who will pose you, dress you and provide suitable props and facial hair to ensure your photograph is the perfect work of art – pride of place in anyone’s parlour.

The Gaiety Engine.

Allow the dapper and demented proprietor Isaiah Crank and his mildewed assistant Tolley-boy to take you on a journey of wonder through the myriad exhibits beheld with The Gaiety Engine, the world’s last remaining Victorian freakshow!

MAIN STAGE SUNDAY JULY 10 More live music from 12 noon through until The Futureheads take to the stage at 3.45pm followed by the main event – Orchestra Da Camera at 7pm. Take a picnic and enjoy this fabulous free concert with a musical theatre flavour. This incredible chamber orchestra will be joined by West End singers.

For the full Peterborough Festival line-up and latest news, visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com or www.espmag.co.uk

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LAUREN IS CLOCK FACE IN JULY

NORTHEAST GOES WEST (INDIAN)

Our Face of ESP Lauren Hughes will be officially declaring the Clock Restaurant open on July 14 when owner Barry Blakesley flings open the doors to yet another al fresco dining experience as our vision for a cosmopolitanstyle city continues.

Top marks to Northeast Corner for extending their food offering and dishing up the delights of West Indian cuisine.

Not quite as cosmo is the Greggs opening next to it but we all love a bit of Greggs don’t we? Hence why we’ll have two in close proximity.

Northeast Corner is another independently run business serving up meals for anytime of the day at very reasonable prices. The Westgatelocated bar and grill has some cracking offers on at the moment – check them out on Facebook.

The Clock follows hot on the heels of Patisserie Valerie, which opened on Cathedral Square last month. But what’s even better about the new owner of the former Café Limon building is he’s an independent retailer and it’s always good to see local entrepreneurs investing in our city.

Barry’s thrown more than £30k at the place and extended the kitchen to allow for a wider choice of nosh including more hot food options than previously on offer. Sandwiches and baguettes will be made to order as before but the nice touch you’ll get at the Clock is table service – there’s more seating now too.

Downstairs will be transformed into a sectioned-off family room with baby changing facilities, bottle warmers and soft seating for mums (or indeed, dads).

It’s going to be great to see another eatery with outside seating, perfect for a host of summer events and bistro evenings Barry has in the pipeline. Good stuff Barry, see you soon.

Never one to miss a food-tasting opportunity, I joined our Lauren for a round of patties, curried meat, fish and dumplings and other tasty treats I polished off without even asking what they were called!

A BIT GREEN WHEN IT COMES TO ALES My month of eating continued with a visit to the Fitzwilliam Arms (Green Man) in Marholm for their first cask ale festival. I’m about as interested in ale as Ryan Giggs was about being faithful to his wife but I was drawn to the event knowing I’d get a decent dinner at the same time.

Manager Luke began telling me about the large selection of real ales, porter and cask cider they had, plus a vodka and gin stall blah, blah, blah.

Apparently it was all very tasty and plenty of ale lovers can be seen enjoying it in our Paparazzi this month. Anyway, try their lamb shank, it’s cracking!

RIP HENRY I was saddened to hear of the death of 89 year-old Henry Jarman who died when his motorbike and sidecar collided with a car on the A47 last month.

I took this photo of Henry only weeks before, when he won the prize for ‘Best Non-Harley Bike’ at the Harley’s Diner bike event in Market Deeping. Henry’s pictured with diner owner Richard Swinscoe who told us all that day how Henry was an inspiration to all bikers.

Henry had been riding from the age of 14 and became a lover of motorcycles ever since. He was a member of the British Motorcyclists’ Federation and other bike clubs. Henry had a big fan club, leaving a lasting impression with everyone he met, including myself. Rest in peace Henry.

TWO WHEELS BETTER THAN FOUR A big shout to the guys at Wheels Motorcycles in Fengate who rescued my eBay ‘bargain’ Vespa from running like it was being choked to death (my poor baby).

She needed a service and a bit of tweaking and I was back on my way. Yes I know it rains a lot but there’s no denying scooters are a fantastic way to travel for fuel economy with most of them capable of up to 100 mpg.

Road tax is a wallet-pleasing £16 per year for any bike up to 150cc or only £35 from 151cc to 400cc. Best of all you can park practically anywhere and there’s no charge!

Wheels have a nice range of scooters and offer free CBT training on every scooter purchased. They also do a clothing start-up pack (jacket, helmet, gloves and lock) for only £150.

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JOE WAS SMOKIN’ NOW TIME FOR SUGAR It was great to meet boxing legend ‘Smokin’ Joe Frazier at the Orton Hall Hotel a couple of months ago and a big thanks to Kevin Sanders for making it happen.

This time it’s the turn of the great Sugar Ray Leonard to delight city boxing fans when he appears at Liquid Nightclub on Wednesday July 13. Tickets are £75 and you’ll get a threecourse meal and entertainment plus a chance to get a photo with the great man.

Leonard was a textbook fighter and arguably the best middleweight of all time. He fought in an era with other great middleweights including Roberto Duran, Marvin Hagler and Thomas Hearns – and beat them all. Call 01733 311549 for tickets.

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Waste of money, we’ll still use the Travelodge curtains.

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CALVES DESTROYED FOR LOADSA CHARITY CASH It was supposed to be a ‘relaxing cycle ride on dedicated cycle routes’ so I was told. But the boys from Man About Town sponsors Balderston, ended up taking us on a trek across cow fields, nature trails, hills, quick sand, poppy fields, railway lines, forests and hills (I’ve already said hills but there were a lot of them!)

Despite not being able to walk for two days afterwards, I’d do it all again. It was ‘fun’ and all for a good cause, to raise money for Prostate Cancer Charity – and that we did – the guys were still counting the cash as I was writing this story on deadline.

I, and a dozen other cyclists, peddled across Peterborough for some 20 miles and it was a fab feeling. I met a great bunch of people too. Well done guys. What’s the next challenge?!

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Beach Bodies We may not all look as good as Kelly Brook in her gorgeous New Look bikini but whatever your figure you can make the most of it by wearing the right swimwear. ESP’s style guru Sue Donnelly has our guide to making the most of your beach body look…

• Boyish figures look great in halter necks – they widen shoulders and make your bust look larger. If you’re long bodied try a tankini, as it’ll feel more comfortable. Beware of triangle tops, as they can flatten your breasts if not padded. Bandeau tops, in a textured or detailed fabric, can flatter and add inches. Boy shorts only work if you have long legs.

• If you’re hourglass or curvy, keep it simple. Block colours look best and always opt for underwired tops. A belted one-piece looks great if you have a tiny waist. A sarong, a large hat and huge sunspecs will give you film star appeal. Avoid a kaftan as it’ll hide your curves.

• If you’re a little top-heavy avoid halter or high necklines as they’ll accentuate your bust. Tops should have support under the bust but a keyhole top can be surprisingly effective. Tie a sarong no higher than your waist.

• If you’re worried about your tummy a one-piece swimsuit is the best bet. Ruching disguises excess flesh in the folds of the fabric while patterns and a medium-high-cut leg will lengthen legs and detract attention away from your middle.

• If your hips are larger than your shoulders, or you have saddlebags and a smallish bust, opt for a twopiece rather than a swimsuit. Smaller bikini bottoms will elongate legs and those with a V-cut waistband also work. Wear dark colours on your bottom half, bright or light colours on top. Halter necks and ruched tops will create a more balanced bustline. If it’s just got to be a one-piece go for high-cut legs or try a tankini.

• Too large a pattern on a petite frame can swamp and too small on a large frame can add pounds.

Black can be slimming, but if you’re naturally fair try brown or blue instead.

• Size and fit are critical. Never purchase swimwear if you have to keep adjusting the legs or it’s too short in the body. Persevere until you find the right one and then buy it in bulk. It’ll pay you back in spades!

• Shoes with a wedge or thick sole, coupled with a V frontage such as a flip-flop, will lengthen the legs. Sliders, or any sandal with a horizontal bar, will shorten.

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Orange acrylic sunglasses Dorothy Perkins @ Outfit

Floppy straw hat Dorothy Perkins @ Outfit, £25

Kelly Brook models her own range for New Look: gingham flower bikini top £16.99, gingham bikini bottoms £8.99. www.newlook.com www.espmag.co.uk

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Take inspiration from the Trashion Show and try ‘upcycling’ old clothes at home to create great new outfits!

If you’re into high-end fashion go for green options like Good One and Junkie Styling.

Good One make garments from off-cuts of fabric left over from making mass-produced clothes and Junkie Styling upstyle old garments like suits into great new pieces (our ESP model Perry wore clothes made of old suits at the Trashion Show)

Photos: Mike Harris and Dave Porter www.daveporterphotography.co.uk

Don’t throw clothes away that you’re bored of; give them to charity or take them to a ‘Swish’ event: http://swishing.com/

How to make your wardrobe ‘green’…

Get inspiration from Peterborough’s prisoners, whose innovative clothes and accessories created from waste products like pencil sharpenings and bubble wrap, were on show at the Trashion Show. If you missed the Trashion Show visit City College Peterborough, who are exhibiting their fantastic recycled fashion creations.

As part of Peterborough Environment City Trust’s recent Green Festival, the City College, Blok Collective and ESP Magazine staged a Trashion Show in Queensgate to demonstrate just how one person’s trash is another person’s treasure.

Face of ESP Lauren Hughes and two previous winners Claire Smith and Becca Evans along with ESP model Perry Moore joined students on the catwalk in a range of eco, recycled and second hand fashions.

P.Kai hair came up with some great styles and the ESP Dance Crew entertained.

Compered by ESP’s Sarah Tempest the aim of the Trashion Show was to educate and excite people about reusing materials, buying eco and adapting old clothing into new fashionable items. If you missed the show here are some top tips to help green up your wardrobe…

You don’t need to buy new to look great – Sue Ryder’s Vintage and Retro store on Bridge Street has some fantastic second hand garments ranging from high street retro to authentic vintage.

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Support Lush’s commitment to environmentally friendly cosmetics by buying their fresh natural products and choosing their greenest packaging option – the vintage scarf knot wrap: see www.lush.co.uk for more info.

Opt for ethical and/or environmental fashion options wherever you can.

Many high street stores now have a great range of fair trade and organic clothing. London Fashion House Howies (seen at the Trashion Show) offer a high-end organic clothing range.

Make yourself some cash and sell clothes you don’t wear on eBay.

If you love your make-up but worry about all the nasty chemicals it can have in it, give Arbonne cosmetics a try. These chemical-free plant-based products are good for your skin as well as the environment. Contact local rep Katherine Horner for more information.

Check out the new course prospectus on City College Peterborough’s website for information on upcoming fashion and upstyling courses www.citycollegepeterborough.ac.uk. Courses are often in the evening so are a great way of gaining new eco-fashion skills and meeting new people.

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Fancy being our next celeb?

OK girls, are you ready to step out and make your mark on the world? Fancy bagging yourself some fantastic prizes and becoming a ‘face’ about town? It’s time to take the plunge and enter this year’s Face of ESP. It’s not a beauty contest, we’re looking for a girl who looks after herself but who also has personality and that magic something. We want someone to represent ESP Magazine for a year promoting all that we have to offer and have a fantastic time while doing it.

The current Face of ESP Lauren Hughes is a great example of how an ordinary girl has been transformed by the competition. Local student one day – local celebrity the next!

Lauren says she’s been loving it so far – “My year’s been fantastic with so many opportunities to do things I’d never have dreamed of doing before, from playing ice hockey with the Mayor, putting the Christmas lights on and the star on the Christmas tree. I’ve also been involved with local charity events which has been incredible… not forgetting all the fabulous shopping I’ve been doing so far!

“I feel since winning the Face of ESP I’ve become more confident in myself.

It’s enabled me to come out of my comfort zone and engage with people who I never thought I’d be interacting with.

“Being the Face of ESP means so much as I’ve grown as a person and I feel that it’s been such an important role as it enables me to be an ambassador for local companies as well as the magazine.”

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Floyd @ The Stamford Corn Ex

Think Floyd, dubbed 'the definitive Pink Floyd experience', are playing the Stamford Corn Exchange on July 30. Lewis Hall and the lads have been touring now for nearly 15 years in theatres and venues around the UK. Think Floyd have built up the reputation of being the UK's number one Pink Floyd tribute band and fans travel to see them play again and again. Their new show features the whole range of classic Pink Floyd from Barrett, The Wall, Wish You Were Here, The Division Bell and a complete performance of the iconic album Dark Side Of The Moon. It’ll be great to see them again in town and after playing the Corn Ex myself last month I have to say it really is a fantastic little theatre. If you haven’t visited yet then this is a great gig to start with.

Leonard Cohen Tribute @ Arts Centre Leonard Cohen can be described as one of the most accomplished singersongwriters of our time but started out as a poet and novelist in Montreal.

Over 2,000 renditions of Cohen's songs have been recorded over the years and now Keith James is touring the country with his own tribute to the artist.

Keith says –“I’m endeavouring to pare each song back to its central core and original sense of purpose by performing each song as near to the way it was originally written, exposing Cohen’s unprecedented sense of humanity.” Keith has recently completed a successful national tour (The Great Canadian Song Book) celebrating the pinnacle of Canadian song writers and has since taken a deeper interest in Cohen’s work specifically.

The upcoming tour’s become the largest tour of its kind spanning the UK with 63 dates. See him at Stamford Arts Centre on July 8 at 8pm, for more info visit www.keith-james.com

Rock e Garden @ e Lord Burghley My old mate Steve McGurk is hosting a very cool event at The Lord Burghley on July 3 – Rock In The Garden will play host to some great local bands and DJs around the area, all in support of a little lad called Jamie Andrews who’s in need of a bone marrow transplant. Yours truly will be doing a slot there with my stripped down acoustic Meizters, as well as the fantastic Groove Cartel, The Lounge, Triptic Billies and a host of great DJs that include Steve McGuire, Dave Wham Dews and Justin Green, so please pop along and show your support.

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Summer’S Looking Hot @ mama’S There’s a lot going on at Mama Liz’s and the Voodoo Lounge over the summer months.

New to Mama’s is DJ Justin Green aka ‘Green Goblin’ who’ll be playing his funk, disco and boogie with new releases that form his distinctive 'funk show' sound. He’ll be DJ-ing on a monthly basis now with the next show on Friday July 1. Justin also presents his own Green Goblins mix show on Soundcloud and Mixcloud internet pages with many big-hitters appreciating his style. The radio show is listened to worldwide, Justin says – “The Mama Liz's shows are broadcast live, which is becoming more rare, nowadays... Always live, always thumping!”

And Magic Pudding Avenue are carrying on their great nights with one on July 22 featuring music from Sennen, The Beautiful Sleazy and Empire.

On the live music side, Saturday August 6 sees the return of the great Mark Morris (another Brit Pop hero!) from The Bluetones, on the eve of The Bluetones’ final tour!

Step Into The Lyric Lounge A day long feast of words featuring international artists and poets is coming to Stamford. Lyric Lounge Lincolnshire is making the first of its three stops in the county in Stamford on Saturday July 23. A spectacular temporary performance space will be created in the Voodoo Lounge downstairs at Mama Liz’s in North Street and writers and performers of all ages are welcome to go along, listen in, get writing and maybe even start performing alongside renowned spoken word artists Hannah Jane Walker, Adisa and Byron Vincent.

The day kicks off at noon with a workshop with poet and performer Hannah Jane Walker, whose solo show was a hit at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe. She’s appearing in Stamford fresh from the Latitude festival and before she heads back to Edinburgh.

At 1pm local band Centre Excuse will entertain with their unique blend of electro, pop and punk.

Wizard of words Adisa, who claims he was born with a silver tongue and a head full of words, is leading a workshop at 3pm where those taking part will be encouraged to write something to perform at the Lyrical Teatime open mic session at 4pm.

The evening performance, which will be the culmination of weeks of work by the youth theatre group, starts at 7.15pm.

Tickets for the Stamford event are available from www.wegotickets.com. Visit www.lyriclounge.co.uk or visit the Lyric Lounge Lincolnshire Facebook page to find out more.

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With the festival season well and truly in full swing make sure you get your festival beauty kit sorted with these best buys....

Light Up Mirror – this handy little mirror from Marks & Spencer, £6, not only has two mirrors, one of which is magnified, but also has lights so you can re-apply your lippy and eyeliner in the dark.

It’s that time when blackberries and blueberries are in season and why not take advantage by becoming a berry beauty this summer with the help of gorgeous fruit of the forest treats from Lush in Queensgate?! Go ahead and take your pick...

The Comforter Bubble Bar (£3.99 for 200g) Enjoy a gorgeous blackcurranty bath filled with purple bubbles to give you a big comforting hug at the end of a long day. Simply crumble the bubble bar under hot, running water and relax.

Blackberry Bath Bomb (£2.75 for 180g) Pick this blackberry and you won’t be disappointed. Bergamot oil helps relieve tension whilst frankincense oil scents the water allowing you to lay back and unwind in a purple pool of loveliness.

Tesco Cucumber Facial Wipes – these wipes are perfect for both face and body. With cooling cucumber if you’ve been in the sun too long they’ll help to soothe your skin. What’s more, at only 46p for 25 wipes, they get a big yes from me!

Batiste Dry Shampoo, £1.52 – available in various fragrances and even for different hair colours, it helps refresh hair between washes and gives your barnet extra body and texture.

Catastrophe Cosmetic Fresh Facemask (£5.25 for 75g) Achieve a healthy glow with this fresh facemask. Fresh blueberries from Dorset are packed with vitamins, minerals and powerful antioxidants whilst camomile helps to soothe and calm redness.

Whichever treat you choose to indulge in will leave you smelling and feeling lush but remember although they smell good enough to eat they unfortunately don’t count towards your 5 a day!

Au Naturale is the way forward High street health experts Holland & Barrett recently carried out a UK-wide survey revealing that British women prefer the natural look with almost half saying they regularly ditch their make up. According to the study women like to go ‘au naturale’ mainly to show off the quality of their skin.

Despite healthy skin being top of their agenda many are still unaware of the unnatural chemicals contained within the products they use as part of their daily skincare regime and the harsh effects they could have on their skin. In fact, only one in ten of the women asked use products free from harsh chemicals such as parabens and sodium laurel sulphate (SLS).

Holland & Barrett’s Group Director of Marketing, Phil Geary believes that millions of people are being – “tripped up by using products which are the beauty equivalent of junk food.”

YSL Mascara Singulier Nuit Blanche – girls you’ve all heard of glamping right?! Just because you’re camping does not mean you have to ditch the glamour. This YSL mascara, £22, is not only luxurious but is waterproof – ideal if it rains, there’s a heat wave, you cry etc. Definitely worth the money!

Tesco Soleil Suncare – sunburn is the ultimate beauty faux-pas so stock up on Tesco’s sensitive sun lotion in SPF 50 which comes in a handy 75ml tube; perfect to pop in your handbag no matter how small, as well as offering high protection.

Carex Hand Gel Aloe Vera – dreading the dodgy chemical loos and scummy showers already? Then fear not as this hand sanitizer kills 99.9 per cent of bacteria, giving you clean hands without the need for water – perfect hand hygiene on the go.

According to Phil there’s also “emerging evidence that chemicals such as parabens could have a harmful effect on health, yet they are found in the majority of high street beauty products. Holland & Barrett is the only retailer to have banned products containing parabens and SLS, and is committed to providing true natural beauty products”.

Exclusively available in Holland & Barrett stores nationwide, Dr Organic is the first natural, organic, paraben and SLS-free beauty product range.

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Benefit You Rebel SPF 15 Tinted Moisturizer, £23.50.

Go neon and light up your lips with fluro pink which looks fab with a tan. Try Barry M Lip Paint in Vibrant Pink, £4.49.

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Red hot lips are sexy, sophisticated and classic. Estee Lauder’s New Pure Colour Sensuous Rouge Lipcolor is guaranteed to grab maximum attention. www.espmag.co.uk

It’s summer which means it’s time to ditch your heavy foundation and lighten up with a tinted moisturiser instead.

Let your lips say it all this summer with this season’s must-wear bright lip colours – hot pink, pillar box red and outrageous orange.

Zingy orange is the lip look of the season whether you opt for bright orange or a peachy coral depending on how brave you’re feeling. Try Bobbi Brown’s totally on-trend Lip Colour in Orange, £16.

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No 7 Triple Protection Tinted Moisturiser, £12.

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Skin Wisdom Instant Benefits Visibly Radiant Tinted Moisturiser, £6.

Affordable Luxury Paul Mitchell Signature Salon 10-12 Market Place, Market Deeping, Peterborough, PE6 8EA. Tel no: 01778 347724 E-mail: reception@richardandrewhair.co.uk Opening hours are: Monday 9am – 6pm, Tues 9am – 6pm, Wed 9am – 9pm, Thurs 9am – 9pm, Fri 9am – 8pm, Sat 9am – 4pm.

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LAUREN LAUNCHES THE BODY SHOP @ SPRINGFIELDS Loved for more than 35 years, internationally-renowned cosmetics store The Body Shop has arrived at Springfields Outlet Shopping Centre in Spalding.

So that means all the natural, ethical products you love are now available at great prices from make-up to fragrances and from shampoos to body lotion. Men don’t miss out either, with lots in store for guys to smell and look great!

Our gorgeous Face of ESP, Lauren Hughes, was just the person to officially open the new store at Springfields which is the first of The Body Shop’s new style outlet stores. Here you can pick up their current range of products as well as those items not normally stocked in their local high street stores or online at discounted prices of up to 70 per cent off!

Lauren was delighted to do the honours – “The shop looks fantastic and it’s really going to enhance the range of stores already there. I received so many free gifts they’ll take me quite a while to get through, but I’ll definitely be returning and taking my friends and family.

“It was the first time I’ve actually cut the ribbon to officially open a shop and felt like all eyes were on me which was quite a surreal experience. I really hope the shop does well.”

The Salon Unisex Hair & nails

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Lisa Hinks • Airbrush make-up • Lily Lolo mineral make-up and makeovers • Spray tans £15 • Manicures & Pedicures • Proms and Hen parties • Open late nights and weekends Making you a star at a price you can afford!

• Complete hair cutting & styling • Colours & perms • Natural hair extensions • Permanent hair straightening • Manicures & pedicures • Gel nails, ear piercing

The salon Fitness First, lime Kiln Close, Peterborough, Pe3 9Ta Telephone: 07811 958599 Thesalon.fitnessfirst@hotmail.co.uk

Hollywood Glam beauty studio 2 Westwood Drive, Bourne PE10 9QH

Tel: 07952 602145 www.bridalmakeupandhair.co.uk

Open Tue & Wed 10am-8pm,Thurs & Fri 10am-6pm,Sat 9am-3pm thesalon fitnessfirst check out our offers

• Sky Sports 3D • Karaoke every Friday • Rock and roll Bingo every Tue/Fri, 7.30pm onwards • £1.99 a pint during football games • Mon-Fri – Burger, Chips & Drink £4.99 • Wed – Curry & Drink £5.99 • Big Plate Special from £5.99 • Friday – Fish & Chips £6.99 • See Gig Guide for listings

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LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE GIRLS! Well girls, you did it – in style – and we hope you’ve all dried out! Now it’s time to make sure you get that vital sponsorship money in.

Our Face of ESP Lauren Hughes was among 3,000 ladies who took part in this year’s Tesco and Cancer Research UK’s Race For Life at its new location, the Embankment in Peterborough.

Lauren told ESP – “There was such an amazing atmosphere and the turn-out was fantastic. It was my first time running in the Race For Life and I shall definitely be participating again next year. I was surprised to have run it in 33 minutes – my personal trainer must be doing something well!”

Kev and Ros from Heart FM were there to warm up the crowds and the ESP promo team were there giving out goody bags and cheering on the girls.

Despite the rain it was still a brilliant day and there was a real sense of achievement among many of those walking, jogging and running in memory of loved ones who’ve suffered from cancer.

Hayley Gunn-Bruce, event manager for Peterborough told ESP – “We’re so very grateful to everyone who took part or supported our participants, as well as the wonderful volunteers who helped make the event happen.

“Now the big day is over, we’re asking our supporters to take one last step – by returning the money they’ve raised so that we can go on funding much needed research.”

Just go to www.raceforlife.org for payment details or call 0871 641 1111.

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Research is expensive so Cancer Research UK needs the people of Peterborough to help raise £344,000 from their Race For Life event to support it.

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• Lunchtime snack menu available.

• Live entertainment, see ESP Gig Guide.

• We currently serve three Real Ales – increasing by popular demand.

• Fresh Coffee and Cakes

Home cooked food with locally sourced produce served from: Monday to Saturday: 12pm – 9pm Sunday Roast: 12pm – 6pm

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Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday 11am – 11pm Friday to Saturday 11am – 1am Sundays 11am – 11pm

£50 OFF Opening Hours Monday – Closed Tuesday & Wednesday – 9am ‘til 5pm Thursday & Friday – 9am ‘til 7pm Saturday – 9am ‘til 4pm

Wonderful Hair Extensions £50 off a full head of hair extensions from 1st ‘til 30th July To receive this fantastic offer quote ESP when you ring The Mop Shop.

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Lately, it seems everybody’s been talking about Peterborough FM as it goes live on air once again.

Word is, it’s far from your typical radio station. ESP’s Mikey Clarke went to find out why…

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Whilst taking full advantage of the refreshments kindly put on offer, I caught up with Daniele Fisichella, who’s the community involvement officer at the station which started out in 2007. The station’s now in the midst of its latest Restricted Service Licence (RSL) broadcast which means it’s live on air for a limited time. He explained – “Peterborough FM is a not-for-profit community radio station for the Greater Peterborough area. We have so many passionate presenters from all different communities, and they all get the chance to get their voice heard.”

for local organisations. Workshops and training sessions are run, allowing local organisations to make better use of the media and new technology to get their messages across.”

The project’s funded by the Big Lottery Fund, the BBC Children In Need Appeal and other funders and eventually hopes to win a licence to broadcast live full time.

I was invited to chat on air about ESP as a guest on Peterborough FM’s Vivienne Lee Show – described as ‘a cross between Oprah Winfrey on air and Desert Island Discs’. I could

“A wide range of Peterborough’s diverse communities are all under one roof here...”

This was perhaps what I was most impressed with during my visit to the station based in Norfolk Street. All the presenters did indeed clearly have their voices heard. Each person I spoke to described how they were able to discuss on air subjects they felt strongly about, and they were also able to play the songs that they felt suited their own show.

really sense a friendly and supportive atmosphere in and around the studio and had a great time chatting with Vivienne.

Daniele continued – “Peterborough FM provides skills development and volunteering opportunities for all in a very flexible programme including presenting skills, interview and recording techniques, driving the studio desk. As a community radio station Peterborough FM also provides media support

You can listen to Peterborough FM live on 87.7fm from now until July 16 and online on www.pborofm.com or www.peterborough.fm. If you’d like to get involved call the guys on 01733 564163 or email radio@peterborough.fm

A wide range of Peterborough’s diverse communities are all under one roof here because of their love for radio. If you also share this passion, I highly recommend you get in touch with Daniele Fisichella.

paparazzi Caught in the act?

There’s so much going on in the Boro lately it’s hard to know where to send the Paparazzi guys out to next!

There have been some fantastic events held lately which ESP has been pleased to support, including the city’s Green Festival. Our photographer Emma Bothamley was out an about capturing all the action at the twentieth event.

Pep Cipriano was back behind the lens and despite not being a real ale fan he still managed to have a great time over at the Fitzwilliam Arms – better known locally as the Green Man – at Marholm. Their first cask ale celebration proved a real success despite the odd rain shower.

Then Mike Harris went bankside to capture the action at this year’s thirteenth Dragon Boat Festival on the River Nene, which although unlucky for some, proved a successful day for the 2011 Champions – the Radical Racers from Radical Motorsport.

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Congratulations to Mary Murray who was tagged in our facebook Paparazzi this month.

Mary’s this month’s winner of a fabulous Jemma Kidd Make Up School Essentials Palette, which has everything you need to make you look extra gorgeous this summer!

There’ll be another prize up for grabs this month so take a good look at all our Paparazzi pics (there’s often more online) and get tagging on our facebook page. You can follow us on Twitter as well to keep up to date with all the latest or check out our website www.espmag.co.uk.

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Nicola Roberts Nicola Roberts is the latest Girls Aloud member to start flying solo. ESP’s Susan Saunders interviewed the girl following the beat of her own drum…

When I spoke with Nicola the other girls hadn’t yet heard her new material because, as she explained- “I wanted everything to be finished and mixed before I played it to the girls,” but a gathering at Kimberley’s house to play the music was on the cards. Cue a little hint of ‘ohhhh, I want to go hang out with the girls too’…and then I was back in the room!

Is it still cool to love Girls Aloud and the members of? If it isn’t then I’m officially the most uncool person on this planet because I still love them – it’s official! Very happy, I was then, to get an interview with the often understated, but sometimes feisty member of the band, Nicola Roberts, to learn more about her new venture as a solo artist!

“They’re all really excited for me and they’re like: ‘I can’t believe we haven’t heard anything yet!’” Nicola told me. ”It might be quite an emotional evening. The girls are really happy for me.”

As part of Girls Aloud, Nicola’s already enjoyed incredible chart success and sold more than three million albums in the UK alone. Since then, Nicola’s launched her own make-up line (Dainty Doll), backed and presented a TV campaign about the dangers of sun beds and tanning and has now recorded her new album, Cinderella’s Eyes!

I caught up with Nicola for a good girly chat about hanging out with the girls, pets and of course about her solo single Beat Of My Drum which is out on CD on July 18.

“I’m really excited about my new material,” Nicola enthused to me. “Obviously, when you’re recording and you’ve been in the studio for so long, you settle into that way of life. You get comfortable with the whole ‘get up, go to the studio early, record your songs and finish late’ routine, that somehow the date when you have to release it to the world comes round almost out of nowhere. It’s exciting but I’m a bit nervous about it too!”

I agree that it must be nerve-wracking for Nicola as ‘going solo’ is very different to being part of one of the most successful British girl bands of the decade.

“I am really nervous about branching out on my own,” she confessed, “because there’s so much that’s different. At the video shoot for my new single I said that I was nervous and felt like I had two left feet. Everyone was saying to me ‘it’s like riding a bike’ and I thought – the next person to say ‘it’s like riding a bike’ to me is going to get it between the eyes! It’s not like riding a bike at all and the music is so different to when I was with the girls. When you’re used to performing with four other girls but you haven’t performed on stage for almost two years, it’s quite scary. I felt like I was dropped off the side of a cliff!”

And were they being supportive, unlike the rumoured ‘non-support’ of Nadine I wondered?

And so, what I really wanted to know was, were Girls Aloud getting back together?

“Yes we are…” (I think that’s what you call an exclusive ladies and gentleman)! “Probably next year. I look forward to it. It’s our tenth year anniversary next year so by hook or by crook, I will get everyone together!” Hurrah!

I asked Nicola how long she’d been songwriting for because when I first heard the ‘Nicola’s going to be a soloist’ news, it came as a pleasant surprise.

“Well, we did our last Girls Aloud gig in September 2009 and after that I was heavily involved in Dainty Doll but in my spare time I was in the studio writing. I would say I’ve been songwriting a good year and working on my album material.”

The album Cinderella’s Eyes, on which she cowrote all of the tracks, is due for release in the autumn and should be preceded by her second single.

The album is a very personal one charting things that have happened in her life but she also says it has a very ‘British’ sound.

When Nicola gets a sec to herself, she revealed she’s much like the rest of us and lounges in front of her TV, catching up on recorded shows that have mounted up. Oh and did I mention Nicola has the two pups that I’d really like?

Ronnie and Reggie two fawn coloured pugs who are, as Nicola describes – “like my babies”.

Now, being a chatterbox myself, it’s easy to spot another and after glancing at my watch, I realised we’d been blissfully chatting away for a good half an hour! After calling ‘time’ on the interview, I thought to myself ‘what a very lovely and genuine girl’, which, let’s face it, isn’t true of all celebrities.

Good luck with your new career Nicola – we salute you! www.nicolarobertsmusic.com

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Legends Tribute Show and Disco

Haunting Halloween Party

Christmas Party Nights

Friday 23rd September 2011 £25.00 per person The greatest rock & pop stars of the past and present all on one stage! Includes a 2 course meal with coffee followed by the tribute show and disco till 1am.

Saturday 29th October 2011 Join us for a Haunting Halloween Themed Party including a 2 course meal with coffee and Monster disco till 1am. Fancy dress optional – prize for the best dressed.

Throughout December Book early to avoid disappointment for your Festive Celebrations with Christmas Party Nights, Christmas Day and Boxing Day lunch and New Year’s Eve.

Peterborough’s Only 4 Star City Centre Hotel Situated right in the heart of Peterborough, this grade two listed building offers 118 En Suite bedrooms, 14 Conference Rooms in the main hotel and conference centre, Brasserie Restaurant, Pastroudis Bar & Lounge, Over 100 Car Parking Spaces, Banqueting capacity of 250 guests and licensed for Civil ceremonies.

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MOTOWN & SOUL NIGHT Looking for a night out with a difference? Then why not join us for a night of pure Motown and soul. The evening will include a soul themed food buffet and dancing to DJ steve allen and bbC radio Cambridgeshire’s soul show host ian Gray. Full ticket £19.95, late night reveller (entertainment only) £10.00

Just 2 miles from the centre of Peterborough, the Holiday Inn Peterborough West is one of the city's most prestigious hotels, fully air conditioned and situated opposite an excellent 18-hole golf course and some 500 acres of beautiful parkland. With our recent refurbishment, our contemporary restaurant has an excellent reputation, as has the hotel's Club Moativation with pool, spa, sauna, steam room, aerobics, beauty treatment, solarium and gym. Golf at Thorpe Wood course opposite the hotel can be pre-booked.

Holiday Inn Peterborough West Thorpewood, Peterborough PE3 6SG

Tel: 01733 289900 www.holidayinn.co.uk

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MURDER MYSTERY NIGHT The perfect date to solve a murder and watch the devious events unfold before you. With your pen at hand and a notebook ready it will be an evening of high drama. includes a three course meal. £19.95 per person DaTes avaiLabLe frOM 25Th NOv ONWarDs

CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS This really is the place to be this Christmas. You will walk the red carpet in style like the stars of the silver screen and join a party fit for the great and good of tinsel town.

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JOHN LEWIS IS THE PLACE TO EAT It’s always great to grab a coffee and have a window over the world in the upstairs café at John Lewis watching the Queensgate shoppers go by, but we’ve spotted some great special offers to tempt you in.

If you’re starting shopping early (or recovering from that party the night before!) you can’t beat a full hot breakfast with tea or coffee to perk you up and at £5.80 this is ideal and available from Monday to Saturday.

We love the soup at John Lewis – it’s like a meal in itself but with a round of bloomer sandwich (egg and watercress or ham and tomato) you’ll definitely be full up! It’s just £5.95 and available every day from 11.30am onwards.

OUNDLE FOOD FESTIVAL

Come the afternoon when you’ve been shopping ‘til you drop and need a little pick me up 3pm is definitely cream tea time! At £3.75 with a tea or coffee this little beauty is a treat worth savouring!

OK foodies, if you’re a dedicated Masterchef fan, love those cookery programmes like Saturday Kitchen or just love good food, take a look at what’s on offer at the Oundle Food Festival this month.

It’s part of the Oundle Festival and there’s loads lined up for food fans including demonstrations and activities to teach you some new skills and of course plenty of food to buy and try.

On Saturday July 16 Oundle's Marketplace will showcase a fantastic mix of local and regional producers, and suppliers of fine foods and organic produce with more than 40 stalls. There’ll also be cookery demonstrations to inspire food lovers and growers and to demonstrate that high quality produce not only lowers the environmental impact but also lowers your food bills!

In addition to tastings and demonstrations by chefs, teas, coffees, cakes and ice creams will all be served on the School House Lawn, New Street (opposite the Oundle International Festival office).

The Marketplace activities are free, tickets for workshops and demonstrations are from £5.

Take a look at www.oundlefoodfestival.co.uk for all the delicious details.

TIME FOR LAUREN TO LAUNCH THE CLOCK It’s great to see so many new places to eat opening in the city centre and café culture really taking off.

Our Face of ESP Lauren Hughes will do the honours and open the Clock restaurant on Bridge Street on July 14 at 10am as the former Limon building is finally brought back to life.

Expect everything from coffees/lattes to wine/beer and paninis and sandwiches through to hot/cold food made to order.

There’s an outside seating area for Al Fresco dining and the Clock’s available for hire for private functions. It’s open seven days a week from 8am.

Named after the old library clock which hangs above its entrance near the Town Hall this new eaterie promises to be family friendly and offers children’s lunch for just £3.95. So once Lauren’s cut the ribbon, drop in and give it a try. Keep an eye out for their special offers and the new parent’s section downstairs. www.theclockrestaurant.co.uk

OVER TO THE YOUNG GUNS @ JIM’S BISTRO! Jim’s Bistro on Broadway is bristling with new energy since chef and patron James Trevor decided to step back and give youth its chance. After running the front of house at this highly successful restaurant for over a year now, Lauren, Jim’s daughter has taken over the reins. Along with head chef John Needham, who’s been running the kitchen for two years under Jim’s close guidance, they’ve taken full control of day to day running, with Jim giving consultancy and guidance at arms length.

So far there’s been the introduction of a new menu which is far less formal and puts the emphasis on casual dining, from light bites through to some of the classic dishes that the Bistro is renowned for.

Lauren explains – “The reason for this more laid-back approach is to make our customers realise that this is not just a place for special occasions, but somewhere you can pop in for a snack at lunchtime or enjoy the full dining experience late into the evening.”

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9th, 10th and 11th September Timetable for 2011 9th, 10th and 11th September Beer Festival 31st October Halloween Party £10.00 15th November Christmas Menu from £15.95 25th December Christmas Day £49.95 31st December New Year’s Eve £10.00

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EATING with Karen Devine

Kalamata Olives – from a region in Greece known for producing the famous Kalamata olives and olive oils. Aubergine in colour they are said to be much sweeter than other olives. Olives and olive oil have been shown to help prevent cardiovascular disease, reduce inflammation and help with joint health. Olives can offer a good picky start to a meal in place of the heavier breads. Ideally watch for olives in brine as they do bring higher levels of sodium (rinse them through to help reduce the sodium).

Greek Salads – full of local sun-ripened tomatoes, olives, onions, a sprinkling of feta cheese, cucumber and olive oil are the main ingredients, this should be added to your meze to bring a bit of raw food into your diet.

There are many meze type dishes including fish, meat and vegetarian – what a great way to enjoy many Greek foods.

Having several meze type dishes helps you to slow down, imagine sitting in a nice taverna on a Greek island overlooking the sea, with great company and taking time to let all your senses take in the view, the smell, the taste etc.

Don’t you just wish you were there right now!

Happy holidays, enjoy the sunshine and topping up your vitamin D.

ESP’s resident nutritionist has been taking a virtual trip around the world seeking out the best in the diets of various nationalities. This month Karen’s heading for Greece…

As it’s holiday season I wanted to return to all things Mediterranean and go Greek this month.

Greek foods do have some similarities to other Med countries such as the higher intake of healthy foods including olive oils, tomatoes, herbs and fresh fish. They also have some very famous meat dishes such as moussaka as they tend to eat quite a bit of lamb (and sometimes goat).

One of the main features of Greek food is the popular meze; several small dishes or appetizers which you find typically in restaurants and local tavernas.

Karen For more information on health and nutrition go to www.karendevine.co.uk or www.devinedetox.co.uk.

SWAPS

As with all world cuisines there are foods that ideally should only be eaten in moderation due to the deep frying or the addition of other fats, sugars etc but there are still many good healthy meze dishes you can choose which are not only tasty but can bring a host of nutrients such as: Hummus dip – the scrummy mix of olive oil, chickpeas (or garbanzo beans as they are also known) and tahini. Paste (from sesame seeds), garlic and lemon juice make this a dish very high in magnesium, molybdenum, folic acid, fibre, protein, B vits, zinc and much more. Typically served with hot pitta bread but if you want to go extra healthy ask for chopped veg instead. (If you have a history of gout or kidney stones then this may not be a good dish for you).

Tzatziki – a dish which is very cooling and generally accompanies a spicy meat dish, made with natural Greek yoghurt, cucumber, heaps of infection-fighting garlic and mint this can be a healthy dish if the yoghurt is a ‘live’ yoghurt it will contain beneficial bacteria (helpful for digestion, immunity and more).

Dolmades – a dish made from grapevine leaves and stuffed with rice, onions, garlic and if meat is added it would generally be minced lamb. The vine leaves bring a host of nutrients from iron, Vitamins E, K and A, folic acid, magnesium and calcium to name a few.

Use chopped veg with hummus in place of pitta to boost nutrient levels.

Karen is a qualified Nutritionist, member of Bant and is currently completing her registration process.

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MAlAyBA IS ThE FIrST MAlAySIAN ANd VIETNAMESE rESTAUrANT IN PETErBoroUgh

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Specialist for parties, birthdays, meetings, business meetings/events Come in and have a drink in our lounge bar and enjoy our fusion cocktail which you will only find in Malayba Take away available Children welcome Try our unique lunch box sets available Monday to Saturday 12 noon -2:30pm

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Harri with David Proud at Spencer’s Ball At just 18 years-old Peterborough model Harriadnie Beau Phipps has been mingling with the stars since winning the title of the Face of Pia Michi in London for a year. She beat 300 entrants in the competition and now has her own dress collection named after her as seen in these fabulous pictures!

The exclusive evening/couture dress designer Pia Michi designs and manufactures dresses and distributes for exclusive labels of new designers in the UK. A spokesman for Pia Michi told ESP – “Harri was chosen as a fresh new model for Pia Michi because she is the most photogenic model in our opinion.”

Of course we agree as Harradine’s modeled for ESP on several occasions already!

A special party was recently held to launch her collection in London, hosted by Lizzy Cundy with several celebs including Michelle Heaton, Amy Childs, David Van Day and many more. The event was also covered by OK! TV and OK! Magazine.

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Harriadnie’s now considered to be one of the newest unsigned couture models and is overjoyed – “It’s still not really sunk in! When I went to the party I was really nervous as it was the first time I’d done anything like that. I was sat in the hairdressers beforehand with Micha Barton – she was amazingly nice. It was all such a fantastic experience.

“This is such a great opportunity for me. I’m hoping to work with more top designers in future and become a haute couture model.”

Harriadnie now regularly works with the famous HMH Couture a designer to the stars including Cheryl Cole, Sophie Anderton, Elle Macpherson and many more.

It’s all taking off and her recent work’s included the Saatchi Gallery London, the Berkeley Dress Show and the Evergreen Fashion Show Chigwell with some of the cast of The Only Way Is Essex!

Clearly she’s on the way up as to add to her success Harri is now also The Face of The Sugar Hut, the top Essex club that appeared throughout the series of The Only Way Is Essex, beating over 1000 girls!

So, it looks like we could be seeing a lot more of her – but hopefully still within the pages of ESP! Check out the full Harriadnie couture collection at www.piamichi.com.

Photo: Paul Carroll www.monsignorphotographic.com

Photo: Mike Harris

Wow, doesn’t she look every bit the Bond girl?

It’s a real dream come true as Peterborough girl Harriadnie starts her year as a couture model…

Sarah Tempest

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PERCEPTIVE WHAT’S IN A NAME? Is anyone else bored stupid with the whole Cheryl Cole saga?

Yes I feel sorry for her losing her job, yes I can understand the yes humiliation of it not working out after the whole fanfare and sick I’d love to know the real gossip of the inside story but I am es to the back teeth of the latest ‘Cheryl: I need a break’ headlin appearing in the papers every single day.

TALKING DIRTY Picture the scene, it’s a lovely sunny day, the city centre’s buzzing and as you walk across from Queensgate towards Starbucks you spot the man of your dreams, just stood there in the middle of Cathedral Square. You draw breath and summon up the courage to go over and make a move but what chat up line to use? Would you take the cheesy route – ‘You make me want to rearrange the alphabet cos U and I belong together’? The cheeky route – ‘Those jeans look good on you but they’d look better on my carpet’ or would you just go for the direct – ‘Fancy a drink sometime?’ approach?

Whatever option you decide, I’m prepared to bet that the one you definitely wouldn’t plump for is – ‘Ooh, you smell!’ But don’t knock it because that’s exactly the line one Peterborough lass used when she spotted the object of her desire in Cathedral Square and guess what? It worked! OK so they ended up on the Jeremy Kyle show (yeah yeah, I know but it’s a guilty pleasure of mine) but I suppose it’s one sure fire way of getting a man back to your place and naked, even if it is only to get him in the bath for a good scrub!

Call me cynical but I won’t be shocked if she magically appears at the 11th hour to ‘save’ the UK X-Factor. She’s not been seen publicly since she came back to the UK, she’s not on to speculation about her rekindling her making formal statements so now the headlines have moved Ashley Cole. If the latest headlines are to be hers, of and ex-husb relationship with that dirty dog of a cheating home with Ashley and he has high hopes of her believed then she’s been spending time back at the marital n they used to share. Hurtmore House? The mansio Surrey m moving back to Hurtmore House, the 12 bedroo clue’s in the name Chezza, don’t do it!

GAVIN A LAUGH Following on from his stints on Strictly Come Dancing and 71 Degrees North, orange sometimes rugby player Gavin Henson has signed up for another reality TV show, The Bachelor on Channel 5.

All well and good but I can’t help thinking that it’s a bit of a pointless exercise because no matter how many ‘I want to show the public the real me’ profile raising ‘I’m more than just a perma-tanned show pony’ shows he goes on, he’ll never be known for anything more than being the former Mr Charlotte Church.

SLAGGED OFF Jenny Thompson, the ‘high class’ hooker who reportedly slept with Wayne Rooney when his wife was pregnant with their baby boy has sold her story saying that she attempted suicide because of all the abuse she received since the story became public. Firstly, I’d like to know what exactly makes one prostitute more high class than another, does she insist on dinner before putting out or does she perhaps use gold plated condoms? Surely, no matter what your class, you’re still doing the same job?! Or jobs, so to speak. Anyway, talking about how awful life has been and how she’s targeted when she goes out (to high profile clubs, restaurants and events where footballers tend to frequent), Jenny told the News Of The World – “I can honestly say now that I wish I’d never slept with Wayne Rooney”. Funny that love, I bet his wife thinks the same.

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B & Q have launched classes on how to put together flat pack furniture after a survey revealed that around 30 per cent of us ignore assembly instructions and around 10 per cent never finish the job at all. Sounds like a pretty good idea to me and a damned site cheaper than a divorce lawyer, which is what I nearly end up with every time me and him buy anything from Ikea. It’s not so much that he’s rubbish with a screw driver (I will resist the urge to make any obvious jokes about screwing) more that he struggles to decipher the rubbish illustrations on the instructions. I think £10 is a very small price to pay to avoid hours in Relate and a huge argument when I point out that the wardrobe doors are meant to close, and that them overlapping is not a design feature. Thanks B&Q!

RACE TO PAY I’ve long been a supporter of Cancer Research UK’s Race For Life and I can’t believe it but this summer I reach my milestone of my tenth year as an RFL presenter/commentator. I’ve just done the Enfield one, check out the pic of me interviewing Phoebe Thomas, who played Maria in Holby City. Phoebe is a Race For Life ambassador and is the most phenomenal runner. Having met her at events before I had some insider knowledge and had a bit of a bet that, once again, she’d be first round the course – and of course, both she and I won, all proceeds to Cancer Research UK of course! And speaking of proceeds, huge well done to everyone who completed the Stamford and Peterborough events (regardless of how long it took you) but please don’t forget to send in your sponsor money. CR-UK relies on every penny and one in three ladies will not bother to send it in. Please don’t be one of them.

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HEARING PROTECTION – SUZI PERRY Suzi Perry may be the face of MotoGP on the TV – but she’s more worried about her ears.

STAY ALERT FOR MOTORCYLISTS

She’s warning Peterborough bikers that a love of motorcycling can lead to long term damage to their hearing, and urged them to have regular hearing tests and use custom-made hearing protection.

Peterborough drivers are being urged to take more time to look out for motorbikes this summer.

“It’s quite simple really… hearing loss when you regularly ride your bike is gradual, so you either protect your hearing now or, like me, pay the consequences with hearing loss later on,” explained Suzi.

"With the arrival of summer we have seen an increase in the number of motorcycles on our roads. This means drivers need to take longer to look for bikes, particularly at junctions and roundabouts and in traffic jams.” There’s also a message to motorcyclists themselves to brush up on their riding and road awareness skills by attending a BikeSafe course. The course is delivered by police advanced motorcyclists and covers what makes a good rider, motorcycle control, cornering, positioning, overtaking and group riding. At the end of the course there is an opportunity to undertake an assessed ride, under the guidance of a police motorcyclist, to put into practice new-found skills. Motorcyclists interested in attending BikeSafe can find Mark Shaw details on www.bikesafe.co.uk

“Regardless of wearing a helmet, your hearing can still be damaged by the wind and engine noise, so I’m urging all bikers to get their hearing checked now, and buy some protection. It’s just as important as your leathers or boots.”

For more info on free hearing tests, instant fit and custom hearing protection, please visit www.specsavers.co.uk/hearing to locate your nearest store, or call 0808 143 1143. Mark Shaw

It’s part of a campaign to tackle the high number of motorcyclists hurt and killed in road accidents. Clair George, road safety officer for the SaferPeterborough partnership told ESP – "In 2010 motorcyclists represented approximately two per cent of overall traffic flow in Peterborough, but 23 per cent of people killed or seriously injured on our roads.

SPEED SIGN CUFFLINKS Struggling to find the right present for a motoring mad mate? The answer could be staring at you from the side of the road. Car gift specialist meandmycar.co.uk has added speed sign cufflinks to its range of goodies. They feature speeds from 30 to 70 for special birthdays. The company also sells personalised tax disc cufflinks to celebrate a special date or anniversary! Mark Shaw

Rudkins has moved Rudkins has relocated and is now sharing Rudkins premises with Ben’s TV – servicing all The small electrical appliances specialists your electrical needs under one roof. with over 30 years experience in all electrical spares and repairs

Come to the parts and repairs store everyone recommends – if the manufacturer holds the spares Rudkins can fix it.

Telephone:

01733 565128

Ben’s TV for television/video/DVD repairs.

Address: 219 St. Paul’s Road, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough PE1 3EH

Let’s get this party started!

The Posh promotion party has been a good one and now after this triumphant open top parade through the city – even the rain couldn’t ruin our parade – it’s time to get down to business.

Peterborough United will open the new 2011-2012 campaign with a home fixture against Crystal Palace at London Road on Saturday August 6 with a visit to newly relegated Blackpool on Sunday August 14. Darren Ferguson’s men will have to wait until February before entertaining West Ham United, but Birmingham will be the first visitors to London Road in 2012, appearing at London Road on Monday January 2.

Posh are away on Boxing Day and on New Year’s Eve and end the campaign away at Derby County, ironic that the season should end at Pride Park – it was the venue where Posh opened their last season at this level.

In the Carling Cup, Posh travel to League One new boys Stevenage Borough in the first week of the season and there’s good news on the FA Cup front – Posh have a bye through to the third round now they’re a Championship club.

In terms of player recruitment, the month of June was a quiet one, but arrivals and departures are expected at London Road, so to keep up with all the happenings at the Posh visit the club’s official website at www.theposh.com. Photos: Chris Brudenell.

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LAUREN LEAPS IN FOR LIDO’S 75th ANNIVERSARY We do promise a range of experiences for our Face of ESP and sometimes you’ve just got to take the plunge! There was no backing out for Lauren Hughes as she was politely encouraged to launch the new swimming season at the Lido!

Can you believe it’s 75 years old and one of only 29 still open to the public across the country? This fabulous Art Deco building was originally opened way back in 1936 and generations of Peterborians have been soaking up the sun (well sometimes!) ever since. The school holidays were never complete unless you spent a few days down at the Lido!

On July 2 the City of Peterborough Swimming Club (COPS) will be celebrating its 75th anniversary too as it was founded when the Lido opened and has organised a special gala day.

Photos: Emma Bothamley

COPS are organising the anniversary event to be a repeat of the first opening gala, inviting schools to enter relay teams as well as inviting old COPS members back to race against the current squads and play water polo matches. If you fancy getting involved either by entering a school team or as an old COPS member, contact Ruth Bailey at 75anniversary@copsclub.co.uk.

The Lido’s open from 9am-6pm every day until Monday July 18 when it then stays open until 8pm, Sundays it’s open from 7.30am for early morning swimmers. The season ends in September.

It has a 50 yard main pool, a teaching pool and paddling pool that all the family can access for a great day out. There’s a grass area with play equipment for youngsters and it’s a great area to have a picnic when the weather’s good so when the sun shines make the most of it folks!

TOUR SERIES WOWS THE CROWDS Did you catch the Halfords Tour Series cycling in Peterborough?

What a night. Even if you’re not a cycling fan this is still a real sight to see as the cyclists race around the city’s streets and through Cathedral Square.

Photos: Chris Brudenell

There was a great atmosphere as the music pounded and the crowds thumped the railings in support of the race teams. Then of course Peterborough was on the telly as the race was screened on ITV4.

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It was the first year a women’s race was included and it’s hoped the tour will include Peterborough once again next year.

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SUMMER MADE EASY WITH A VIVACITY GYM MEMBERSHIP Stuck for something to do this summer? We reckon a Vivacity gym membership could be the answer.

This membership includes so much it looks like you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to enjoying your free time. From getting active in the gym, to trying something new, to relaxing in the sun, there’s something for everyone.

You’ll get access to four sites across Peterborough (the city centre Regional Fitness & Swimming Centre, Werrington Leisure Centre, Bushfield Leisure Centre, and the Jack Hunt Pool), unlimited access to the Peterborough Lido, a huge range of fitness classes and there’s no annual contract. Blimey!

Sign up before August 31, and you can enjoy a complimentary massage from Good Lifestyle, worth £20 (subject to availability).

There’s a great range of membership options available to suit your lifestyle, with some starting from just £6 per week. You can even give it a try by signing up for a FREE one day pass at www.vivacity-peterborough.com or call: Werrington Leisure Centre: Bushfield Leisure Centre: Regional Fitness & Swimming Centre: Jack Hunt Swimming Pool & Gym:

01733 576606 01733 864656 01733 551474 01733 264644

The ULTIMATE Combat Gaming Experience Airsoft is a military simulation game similar to paintball. It costs a lot less to play, it hurts less and uses realistic looking replica weapons.

Two unique sites and different styles of gaming.

Fight in and around buildings or in the woods and undergrowth.

The games run with two teams, each are given objectives which they have to try and achieve.

Competitive Prices Private, corporate and open days catered for.

01733 247171 www.urbanassault.org.uk www.freefirezone.co.uk email: games@urbanassault.org.uk Airsoft Shop www.fire-support.co.uk

Gavin Miller

gavin.miller@espmag.co.uk Movie Preview

Lightning strikes twice for those animation geniuses at Pixar – as Disney’s Cars gets the sequel treatment.

Released: July 22 Cast: Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, Michael Caine.

Directors: John Lasseter and Brad Lewis.

CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER Released: July 29. Cast: Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving, Tommy Lee Jones.

All release dates are correct at the time of going to press.

Director: Joe Johnston.

Owen Wilson is back as Lightning McQueen, this time heading overseas to compete in the World Grand Prix – with goofy rust-bitten pick-up truck Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) by his side.

But reaching the championship starting line proves to be a rocky road loaded with potholes and detours – especially when Mater gets caught up in international espionage. This leaves Mater torn between assisting Lightning in the high-profile race or towing the line in a top-secret mission orchestrated by Michael Caine’s British super spy Finn McMissile, and his sexy sidekick Holly Shiftwell (Emily Mortimer).

Disney/Pixar are undoubtedly aware the Cars franchise is more squarely aimed at the younger demographic (particularly in terms of merchandising) than some of its more acclaimed adultorientated outings such as Ratatouille. But they’re the best at what they do – so still expect this to take the chequered flag and this summer’s animation crown.

And that’s despite some so-so reviews Stateside.

HARRY POTTER & THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART TWO Released: July 15. Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint.

With Iron Man, Thor and Hulk getting big screen time in preparation for next year’s Marvel blockbuster The Avengers – it was only a matter of time before Cap Am got in on the action.

Director: David Yates.

Chris Evans turns from firestarter – after starring in the now-canned Fantastic Four franchise as the Human Torch – to the US’s most-iconic superhero, as he takes on Red Skull (Matrix’s Hugo Weaving) and his evil HYDRA organisation in this World War II backdrop.

After ten years, eight movies and more than $6 billion in worldwide box-office receipts so far, JK Rowling’s wizarding world of Harry Potter finally comes to an end.

You’ll see characters from Captain America lore – such as ‘Bucky’ Barnes, Peggy Carter and Colonel Chester Phillips (Tommy Lee Jones) – as well as a young Howard Stark (Brit actor Dominic Cooper playing Iron Man’s dad), who helps turn Steve Rogers into the legendary shield-slinging super soldier.

Fingers-crossed the ‘Star-spangled Avenger’ gets the movie he deserves after the Green Lantern did not.

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As a new franchise begins, one of movie world’s biggest-ever ends.

The series has been one of the most-lauded in cinematic history, so hopefully Daniel Radcliffe’s Potter – with faithful sidekicks Hermione (Emma Watson) and Ron (Rupert Grint) in support – will go out with a bang (quite literally, does he sacrifice himself?) with the highly-anticipated climactic confrontation with Ralph Fiennes’ Lord Voldemort finally upon us.

No-one is safe as good and evil forces collide in this mouth-watering finale that also provides a series first – being screened in 3D. Let's hope it's a spell-binding ending that does Rowling's Harry Potter legacy justice.

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(3DS) Out now What better way to start this month’s Game On with one of the most revolutionary games of all-time – now in compactly glorious 3D. Hyrule has never looked better as Link embarks on his biggest adventure yet to stop the evil Ganondorf getting his hands on the holy relic, the Triforce.

Fortunately the nigh-on-flawless game hasn’t been unduly meddled with (bar graphical upgrading) – paying respect to a thirteen-year-old classic that is still one of the greatest.

CHILD OF EDEN

INFAMOUS 2 (PS3) Out now

(360) Out now

It was going to be hard to improve on one of the PS3’s best-ever exclusives – but developer Sucker Punch has electrified us once again.

Cole MacGrath is back with a great in-depth campaign that has a wealth of main missions, superb optional side quests, a great third-person sandbox world to parkour around – and expanded powers that add fire and ice to Cole’s electricity-based arsenal.

Talking of exclusives – until it comes out on the PS3 in September at least – this is one of the biggest Kinectbased games of the year.

The motion controller has had a quiet spell without many major releases, but this trippy shooter takes you on a colourfully eclectic journey through space to help save an archive of human memories being destroyed by a virus.

It’s hampered by niggling camera issues, but with 20 hours-plus gameplay this is one of PS3’s year bests.

It’s too short, but this is uplifting, immersive and original stuff which is arguably Kinect’s best.

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DUNGEON SIEGE III

BRINK

(360/PS3/PC) Out now

Multiplayer – offline as well as online – is the main unique selling point of this first person shooter.

ALICE: MADNESS RETURNS

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There’s not a wealth of satisfying role-playing games on home consoles – but this is one of the better entries.

It’s by no means flawless as some essential RPG mechanics are poorly implemented – mainly lame treasures taking the enjoyment out of searching this crumbling kingdom – but as one of four legionnaires, the combat system is top notch.

(PS3/360/PC) Out now

(360/PS3/PC) Out now

Two campaigns – to save or escape a floating city called The Ark – and great weapon customisation makes it stand-out in some areas, but it is sadly let down by fighting and objectives-based repetition, leaving it short when compared to FPS greats.

Still one of the genre’s best in 2011.

With some neat ideas, the title says it all – this is on the brink of greatness.

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MX VS ATV: ALIVE

DIRT 3

(360/PS3) Out now

Bigger and better than ever – Dirt 3 leaves the rest standing with a face full of dust.

The latest MX vs ATV games fails to better its predecessor – by sucking the life out of it with a massive gaming flaw.

The general gaming mechanics for all vehicles (particularly Motocross) is pretty decent, but sadly you have to do the same course incessantly to raise your experience level and unlock more courses – leading to nonsensical repetition.

This bizarre decision drives the fun out of the game – leaving this only for franchise die-hards.

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But for every good point – creepy and inventive design, noteworthy weaponry and impressive unlockables – it is hampered by some bad ones – predictable gameplay, inconsistent graphics and some dodgy platforming design. Despite that, this is a Mad Hatter of a game that’s still worth exploring. #####

GREEN LANTERN: RISE OF THE MANHUNTERS

(PS3/360/PC) Out now

The third instalment of Codemasters’ acclaimed series is the pick of the bunch, boasting eerily realistic handling and stunning graphics – as you race night and day in extreme conditions through the Dirt rally tour.

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One game that deserves plaudits for being different is this darkly imagined world of Wonderland – with evil now descending on Alice’s once beautiful refuge.

(PSP) Out now For once a video game movie tiein is actually better than the film – but sadly that isn’t saying much.

The general essence of power using Green Lantern’s mythical ring to restore intergalactic order makes this serviceable fare – but it’s no Batman or Spidey.

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THE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU (12) Released: July 4 The chemistry between Matt Damon and Emily Blunt keeps this romantic-cum-sci-fi thriller entertaining – despite a disjointed tone.

Damon stars as US senate candidate David Norris, who falls for quirky dancer Elise (Blunt), only for mysterious agents to start trying to keep them apart in order to retain the natural progression of Norris’ life.

This leads to a watchably flawed affair let down by a predictable ending.

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UNKNOWN (15) Released: July 18 Liam Neeson has to work hard to keep up with this serviceable thriller that’s guilty of overdosing on an intriguing idea.

He stars as Dr Martin Harris, who awakens from a car crash in Berlin with the realisation his life has been stolen, and aided by Diane Kruger, aims to piece his life back together and work out why his wife (January Jones) doesn’t recognise him.

But despite being bogged down by implausibility, Neeson is always good value.

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Thanks to Andy Clucas for reviewing Brink and DIRT 3; Clare Barnett for reviewing Alice: Madness Returns; and Ian Hilling for reviewing MX vs ATV: Alive and Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters.

THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: THE OCARINA OF TIME 3D

CLUBLAND CENTRAL GOES RETRO & FLIRTY!

party, coming up in August with guest DJs playing in the courtyard with a free BBQ.

Fans of the 90s scene are in for a treat at Central on July 22 as the Broad Street club brings you their I LOVE THE 90s night. Expect all the biggest tunes from all styles all night long! Even better it’s free entry before 11pm and there’s BOGOF on bottles.

IT’S THE ONE AND ONLY CHESNEY HAWKES @ FLARES Chesney Hawkes’ UK number 1 single The One and Only features one of the most recognisable intros in music history. It’s a song that always goes down well in Peterborough’s Flares nightclub. If it creates a great atmosphere being played on a CD, imagine what it would be like performed live… and that’s exactly what’s happening in Flares on Friday July 29.

The star, who’s appeared in Celebrity Big Brother, Let’s Dance For Comic Relief, and Sing If You Can is heading to the Boro to perform his hits, sign autographs and have pictures taken with the fans.

Club Manager, Cem Ozkan told ESP – “We do everything we can to make our customers feel like they’ve travelled back in time. Flares has the 70s lit up disco dance-floor, Reflex has the Delorean hanging above the bar, and now we have this live performance from a true retro music legend.

Hopefully it’ll be the start of many more guest appearances.”

Expect to see Chesney at 11pm but arrive much earlier to avoid disappointment.

For more details visit www.flaresbars.co.uk/flarespeter borough or call 01733 341890.

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Steady yourselves people… the heat’s on at Central with their famous Wet Tshirt competitions and Men’s Boxer Short competition on the way. Guys it’s time to get your kit off on Thursday July 28, and girls get ready with those T-shirts for the heats on August 4 and 11.

BALANCE HOUSE PARTY AT MAMA’S There might not be a Riverside Festival this year but you can still party on July 2 in Stamford. In honour of the missing event Mama Liz’s has a mix of live bands followed by the DJs from Balance bringing you a top night of house music in the Voodoo Lounge.

Residents Niki Bell and Justin Wilson are joined by special guests Lee Guthrie and Steve McGurk. Doors 9pm-4am, entry £3 all night.

I LOVE NOSTALGIA New venue on the Stamford scene, Opus Dai on Broad Street continues to look after the purists with a special event planned for July 8.

Expect electronic sounds, rare groove classics and everything in-between from the late 80s into the early 90s with cool cocktails in stylish surroundings. Don't forget the VIP champagne lounge will be open on the night and this very special party is completely free entry all night!

Get yourselves down nice an early from 9pm onwards. Keep an eye out for their special free, outdoor, Ibiza style terrace

On Friday July 8 Dub Dynamics presents.... Funtcase! with the usual residents. Friday July 15 is drum ‘n’ bass night and then on Saturday July 16 it’s Odd Ones Out – a mix of live bands including Dexter Dextrous and DJs like Urb / Benny T / Dayglow Joe / Lukus keeping you entertained after the Overground Arts Jam @ The Green Backyard.

It’s the Hardcore Free Party on Saturday July 23 and on Friday July 29. Phaze One presents DJ Ruff Stuff alongside MC Skibedee with drum ‘n’ bass.

GET IN NIGHTMODE

Seeing the month out at Dissident on Saturday July 30 it’s Wonkey Donkey with donk, bounce, hard house and hardstyle.

Nightmode is a new club night based in Stamford with a music policy dedicated to house, electro pop and dance classics.

The opening night will take place Saturday July 23 at Mama Liz’s Voodoo Lounge, Stamford featuring a DJ set by Dan Soler from the highly acclaimed band Fenech-Soler.

Joining Dan on the decks will be Nightmode residents Jonny & Dave Millward who’ve been working the DJ circuit for the past ten years, playing at many established venues including Ministry of Sound, London and Ibiza Rocks, Ibiza. Completing the line-up will be top local DJ Enwyn. It’s on from 10pm to 2am with a £3 entry fee.

For guaranteed entry email nightmode@live.co.uk.

SUMMER @ CLUB DISSIDENT Peterborough’s independent on Lincoln Road serves up more juicy nights this month kicking off with full on breaks and bass on Saturday July 2 - Hertz (keeping the Boro live!), Fire Farm (Live Breakbeat Band) TXC142 (Live DnB P.A)+ DJs Kodo / Instant / Urb / Komplex / Funky Green / Vendy and more tbc. £5 entry, 10pm-5am.

IT’S ULTRA 90s Love 90s dance music? Now you can see and hear it live once again as the unique 90s dance tribute band Ultra 90s stops off in the ESP patch as part of its tour.

It's thought to be the only show of its kind and pays tribute to the likes of Corona, Cappella, N Trance, Baby D and the Prodigy. Catch the show at the Black Swan in Spalding on July 18 and the Voodoo Lounge in Stamford on July 21.

Expect tunes like Rhythm Is A Dancer, Pump Up The Jam, Let Me Be Your Fantasy and Insomnia.

Tickets will be £4 in advance from webooktickets.com and £5 on the door.

Check out Ultra 90s at www.ultra90s.com and www.youtube.com/ultra90slive.

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The page that would like to thank Posh for last month bringing the feelgood factor back into my life... the news that she won't be reforming the Spice Girls is music to my ears!

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THE POSH PLAY-OFF PAPARAZZI PARTY

Two Victor Meldrews, there's only two Victor Meldrews!

Last month the ESP team travelled up to Old Trafford in Manchester to watch Posh v Huddersfield Town in the Div 1 play-off final. Myself, roving reporter Mikey, sales exec Maggie, Vali from the dance crew, Chris in photography, and former Faces of ESP Tori and Kerry were all on hand to capture the atmosphere and excitement of supporters before, during and after the stunning 3-0 victory.

Come on Boro ! (notice that the gate behind is named esp)

Our live music writer Keith Dalton also took Mrs D their for the day and told me – "It's the perfect way to get promotion.... IF YOU WIN!! I was pleased this was at Old Trafford because as someone who’d been to the previous play-off victory at the old Wembley it was a nice change to go North. We Posh fans were outnumbered 3 to 1 by Huddersfield and we weren't given free tee-shirts but we out-sung them throughout the whole match. It was a great day in the city’s sporting history."

For me one of the highlights of the day was a banner which read ‘Craig Mackail-Smith scores more often than Ryan Giggs’ – but all in all it was, in the words of Peterborough United club historian Pete Lane the – “greatest day and game with Posh!” It was a great road trip for us all and I think our mini paparazzi efforts show what a laugh we all had… except for the Huddersfield fans of course!

If I close my eyes maybe no-one will notice my face isn't painted blue A fancy-dress family day-out POSH style

COMEDY

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Q: What is it that makes grown men spend £40 on the new POSH shirt but then not wear it ? A: Winning 3-0 at Old Trafford

Yeah, I know what I look like but I got shown on Sky Sports so who cares?!

JIM DAVIDSON July 2

What’s that phrase? A picture speaks a thousand words?

Jim brings his adults only stand up show to the Broadway Theatre in Peterborough along with a few special guests. Box office: 0844 850 0850.

STAMFORD COMEDY CLUB Friday July 15

Mikey's magic foam hand. How is he balancing that bottle of beer?!

News has reached me that the Peterborough United Legends team will be competing in the Central Masters footy competition for ex-pros. It takes place on Saturday July 16 in Nottingham at the Capital FM Arena. The Posh Legends will be captained by winger David Farrell who spent nine years at the club, scored arguably the greatest ever Posh hat-trick in the 2000 play-off semi-final and was also a columnist for ESP back in 2005/06. This is the first time a Posh Legends team has competed in a competition like this so if you fancy cheering Faz and the lads on visit www.mastersfootball.com for ticket info.

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"You want to urge him not to mention the war, but he surely does" – Chortle Photo: www.theposh.com

AND IT'S POSH LEGENDS WE ARE

Henning Wehn, the German Comedy Ambassador to Britain, now a regular on numerous TV and radio shows hits Stamford Arts Centre.

Tickets are £12 (£10, £8 students and groups). Box office: 01780 763203.

JIMMY CARR Wednesday September 21 I know this is a way off but book early as he always sells out fast! Catch him at the Cresset in Bretton when he returns due to popular demand, tickets £25. Box office: 01733 265705.

• Open all day every day • Food Served 12-2.30pm Tue – Sun 6-9pm Mon – Sat • Up to 4 real ales • Large beer garden near river with mooring • Quiz on Sunday nights with cash prizes!

Charity Day Sunday 10th July from 1pm, in aid of AIR AMBULANCE AND MAGPAS. Lots of stalls, games, tombola, raffle, real ale. Live music 8pmGizz Butt’s Beatles n Blues band.

Fri 1st July (8.30pm onwards)

Lloyd Watson & his band Fri 15th - Sun 17th July

Beer Festival weekend Brotherhood’s Roundabout (Fri) Retrolux (Sat) Porky Pig aka The Bacon Boys (Sun) Fri 26th Aug (8.30pm onwards)

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THE WOOLPACK 29 North Street, Stanground, PE2 8HR. Tel: 01733 753544

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Believe it or not, Thorpe Hall Hospice has been providing first class health care across our region for twenty years this year. In that time they’ve cared for more than 7,000 patients as well as more than 500 outpatients in their day centre. To commemorate this incredible milestone, fundraiser (and ESP writer) Michael Clarke is challenging you to fundraise around the number 20 in honour of the anniversary – at any point during the month of July.

‘Happy Birthday to Sue, Happy Birthday to Sue…’ Anyone can take part in the Plenty For Twenty campaign as the fundraising possibilities are endless. For those feeling extremely adventurous, why not sky dive with a friend? You’ll be jumping 10 thousand feet each (20 thousand in total). You could hold a footy, pool, or bowling tournament with 20 teams entering, run 20 miles, or simply bake and sell 20 cakes.

To promote the campaign, Michael recently spent 20 hours on a treadmill in Serpentine Green Shopping Centre. On completing the challenge at 2pm on Saturday June 25 (after starting 6pm on the Friday!) our mad writer told ESP – “I’m unbelievably tired and exhausted but it was worth it. Sue Ryder has made a difference to so many lives in Peterborough and beyond during the last 20 years. I’d love for people to be inspired by my challenge and fire up their own imagination whilst taking part in Plenty For Twenty.”

So it’s time to do your bit to help Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice to make sure they can make a big difference to the community for another 20 years.

If you’d like more info on the Plenty For Twenty campaign, contact Michael Clarke on 01733 330060 or email Michael.clarke@sueryder.org To sponsor him for that hideously difficult treadmill challenge, visit http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/plenty4twenty – we reckon he deserves it! Now, where are those blister plasters…

ESP’s Mikey Clarke joins Al Murray on the box!

If you were going to enter a TV quiz show, you’d most likely be on the look out for something fun, challenging perhaps – and most definitely with a big money prize at the end of it.

After years of trying to get on Deal Or No Deal, I opted for a different approach. Al Murray’s Compete For The Meat is a comedy game show where teams compete for the grand prize of… a frozen chicken, sausages for the runners-up, and pure shame for the losers! It sounded perfect – a fun-filled day with my mates, no pressure to win or lose, and mum would see me on TV. So I applied, and was promptly invited to the BBC studios in London with two other mates to film an episode.

Al Murray explained the genesis of the show. “We’ve ended up with a TV programme when we had no intention of making one!” laughed the comedian. “Originally, we did the Compete For The Meat show in Edinburgh purely for our own entertainment – but luckily, other people were entertained by it, too. A commissioning editor from Dave came to see it and said, ‘Can’t we make it as a TV show?’”

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Al continued – “Delightfully, Dave instantly got the point: it’s meant to be chaotic. The prize is a frozen chicken plus a giblet bag if we can find one! The idea of offering a frozen chicken is that there’s no way we can compete with a million-pound prize – after all, this is austerity Britain! So people should be grateful for winning a frozen chicken – makes perfect sense to me! And the questions are difficult. People have to play for glory.”

Err, yes – the questions were difficult, and due to that I already know I made a bit of a prat out of myself. Question – ‘which city hosted the Olympic Games in… some random year, I forget. Everyone else had got the answer wrong so I thought I had nothing to lose with my guessed answer of… Cyprus. It was the heat of the moment, and I’m sticking to that excuse. This answer caused a few laughs from the audience, but was nothing compared to the response from an outfit I was forced to wear. You’ll know what I’m talking about if you watch the show.

My team of three, aptly named ‘Team Tri-Pod’ (as our original name was too inappropriate – see me for more details) are on the last show of the series – so you can see how we got on by tuning into Dave on Thursday July 7 at 9pm.

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

WOOFSTOCK BANDS AND BEERS AT YARWELL It doesn’t get better than live music and beers and a great little festival called Woofstock has two days of both!

Woofstock was created by Nick and Di Lander at the Angel Inn at Yarwell three years ago to help raise funds for the Retired Greyhound Trust. The third Woofstock takes place on Saturday July 30 and Sunday July 31 with live music all day, BBQ and beer festival.

Musically, there’s a fantastic range of styles with many local bands taking to the stage – the line-up includes: Gone To The Dogs (of course!), Richard Gombault, We Sell Tigers, Captain Backwash and the Barley Boy (and Girl), Rafters Raisers, The Steradents, The Supercalas, 101 Proof, DGAS, Hannah Joyce, Kickback, Heff n Lee, Halo, Glass Heart, Sellout and Lloyd Watson – what a line-up! The day is MC’ed by DJ Boults and the Wheels of Steel Roadshow.

It’s all free entry, but of course donations in aid of the doggies are encouraged!

There’s more music lined up at the pub this month including:

Photo: Laurent Tilco

Sat July 2 Thurs July 7 Sat July 15 Thurs July 21

PAT’S ON STAGE

The Deeping Stage has achieved a real coup by booking legendary Irish guitarist Pat McManus for an appearance at The Stage on July 12. Pat visits Market Deeping in the middle of a European tour which takes in Norway, Italy, Holland and a huge festival on the French island of Corsica.

Pat’s work has earned him a reputation as one of Britain’s top guitarists and his gigs always feature some fiddle work (All Ireland Fiddle Champion at the age of 14 don’t you know!). He’s worked as a session musician on many hit recordings and is probably most famous for lead guitar in 80’s rock band Mamas Boys. They toured and supported some big names in the USA and here in Britain. Names such as Deep Purple, Bon Jovi and Sheryl Crow.

A quality pedigree and a rare opportunity to see Pat McManus at the Deeping Stage on July 12 – don’t miss him.

Sellout, 9.30pm, free Open Mic, 8.30pm Golden Dawn Trio, 9.30pm, free Open Mic, 8.30pm

TIME TO ENTER BORO BATTLE OF THE BANDS The guys at the Boro Bar on Oundle Road (formerly The Boys Head) have been in touch about their Battle Of The Bands event over the August bank holiday weekend.

It’s free for bands to enter and if you fancy your chances you need to be a minimum of a three piece and play your own original material. Just grab an application form from the bar.

Prizes include £500 cash, a day's professional studio hire to get a CD made up and more to come.

Keep an eye on www.theborobar.co.uk and www.battleoftheband.co.uk in future for more details.

DEBBIE DOES BOURNE Look at this photo. You would be forgiven for identifying Blondie, because it’s so like Debbie Harry. But it isn’t. It’s Michelle Hendriks who’s a local girl from Long Sutton. Michelle is lead singer with Blondied, who appear at Bourne Corn Exchange on July 15. The concert will feature all of Blondie’s hits, from their raucous early records right up to the slick pop/rock that’s become Blondie’s trademark in the 21st century. Also included will be some of Debbie Harry’s solo hits, such as French Kissing In The USA and I Want That Man. Michelle possesses quite a remarkable likeness to Debbie and has numerous TV appearances to her credit. She’s fast becoming one of the best known faces on the musical tribute scene.

Blondied will be supported with up and coming band, The Jokers whose debut album The Big Rock & Roll Show has already grabbed the attention of many influential people in the music industry and is receiving huge airplay on the rock radio stations.

Tickets for July 15 from the Bourne Corn Exchange box office on: 0782 803 2241.

COCKNEY REJECTS AND INSPIRAL SINGER @ SHED WEEKENDER One of the UK’s most influential punk bands is set to play in Peterborough for the second time in the last four years. The Cockney Rejects have had several top 40 hits, topping the Indie charts and playing at sell out tours around the world. They’ll be headlining this year’s annual SHED Scooter Weekender event at The Plough in Farcet Fen from July 15 – 17, and have got some great tunes lined-up.

Photo: Stephen Russell – You Think We Print

That’s not all – Tom Hingley – former lead singer of The Inspiral Carpets is also playing live. The Inspirals ran out of steam in 1995 and Tom Hingley drifted into solo projects on the fringes of the pop mainstream. However, a chance encounter in 2001 with Steve Hanley – former bassist and longest serving musician with legendary Manchester band, The Fall led Hingley and Hanley to join forces to form The Lovers and have a great stage show ready for the SHED Weekender.

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Other bands on the bill are The Sex Pistols Experience, The Universal who are the country’s most up and coming Mod band, The Rawmones, Brightsparks, Luna Vegas, Guns of Naverone and C.R.A.M. There are also eight DJs on the weekender bill, which promises to be the best yet! It’s right on your doorstep and you don’t have to be a Scooter-rider to attend. Tickets are £20, plus £1 booking fee for the whole weekend, and that includes camping too! For more information visit www.shedmag.com. It’s sure to be a good one. www.espmag.co.uk

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Andy continues his travels with his camper van reporting back to ESP HQ with the...

...best of the fests

New Model Army

July the real start of summer – allegedly – although we haven’t had it too bad of late the long hot spring made spending weekends in fields very pleasurable. I even had to put sun cream on at Glastonbudget on the Friday.

The festival itself was a full-on success as predicted, full of great bands, great people and fun to be at. The two women who entertained a crowd of around three hundred in front of the beer tent (where else is there to stand?) by falling over a dozen or more times in 50 metres was hilarious. Especially the moment that one of them, splay-legged like Bambi, leant forward to pick up her scarf and promptly head butted the ground – priceless! It was the only time at the festival I didn’t have my camera with me… bugger! I’ve even searched YouTube but their dignity to the outside world remains intact – just.

In terms of bands well, Mercury, the Queen tribute, rocked the field to close Saturday night, Enraged, the really cool Rage Against the Machine tribute, blew the Prodigy outta sight on Friday and on Sunday Guns 2 Roses had us all aye aye a aye ayeing to finish the weekend. Back next year? Yup.

So the summer starts here and this month, as always, is Cambridge Folk Festival July 28- July 31.

I hear so many of you good people say to me – ‘Yeah would love to go but you can’t get tickets, it always sells out,’ well look at the website, at the time of writing the only things sold out are Saturday day tickets so get off your perch and purchase now! It’s a bostin line up too, with Richard Thomson and Mary Chapin Carpenter up with headline Laura Marling. I personally have

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picked out a few to look up on the weekend, the Robert Cray Band for one, who’ll be dealing out some real slick blues as they have done for the last 40 years. Newton Faulkner is another guitar player who’ll command my attention as will the Secret Sisters, Justin Townes Earle, Katzenjammer and The Peatbog Faeries. Hobo Jones and the Junkyard Dogs played an impromptu set outside stage two last year and got a Saturday afternoon, slighty worn crowd shakin’ their collective ass. I’m guessing this year they’ll have bagged themselves a set on stage and deservedly so.

There’s as always a hundred things for the kids if you’re thinking of making a family weekend of it, Coldham’s Common campsite is quieter and particularly family friendly with storytelling from my old pal John Row, willow weaving, painting and plenty of other stuff too. It’s funny how many ‘big kids’ get entranced by a good story. Cambridge is not so much a festival as a social event, this year I think is my 20th visit and I remember talking to people way back when and thinking – ‘Bloody hell they’ve been coming here for 20 years, old codgers’ – and that’s now me! Oh dear where did it go?? See www.cambridgefolkfestival.co.uk for more.

Earlier in the month the excellent Rock ‘n’ Bike Fest on July 14-16 returns with a new venue, the Sanford Hall estate, a sprawling country pile near Loughborough. New Model Army headline along with Toyah Wilcox and classic pub rockers The Quireboys. With tributes to Lynyrd Skynyrd, Black Sabbath, David Bowie, Rammstein, Foreigner and Journey you get the drift of the sort of music you’re gonna get. Loud and hard rockin’. The folks there last year were brilliant to party with, I witnessed a fella gallantly trying to hold up his Toyah partner and preserve her modesty by holding up her jeans which were heading south with every step. In the end she hit the deck and mooned the whole campsite, pretty! If you like your bikes there’s a custom bike and trike show and if you’re inked up you can enter the tattoo competition in which women of various shapes and sizes display their tatts with wild abandon, again a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon! Go to www.rockandbikefest.co.uk for the ticket info which will tell you that the tickets are, wait for it, a paltry £30 including camping. That is ridiculously cheap especially when you consider the entertainment, the setting and people that you’ll meet. In my book it’s the best value festival of the summer, you’d be crazy not to.

That’s it ’til August folks… don’t forget yer sunscreen!

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PUB GUIDE News UNIFORM NIGHT @ THE DRAGON

Local landlord Andy Simmonds is working hard to raise money for various charities and is hosting a Uniform Night at The Dragon in Werrington on July 30. You can dress as a caretaker, tea lady, postman or any form of uniformed worker, and pay just £1 admission and enjoy the party. The Nuggets will be performing during the evening, and there’ll be a tasty BBQ to get stuck into. It starts around 7.30pm.

LIVE MUSIC IN THE GARDEN @ THE PLOUGH The Plough in Farcet Fen has the perfect family day out planned on July 24. During the afternoon there’ll be some catchy live music from the Elvis Experience, a BBQ – which is optional, and FREE entry! Everyone’s welcome, and whilst adults sip on the beer the kids can play in the play area. It starts at 1pm and runs through till 6pm. For more info, call Colin on 01733 844307.

COUNTRY KNIGHTS @ THE GOLDEN PHEASANT There’ll be live music on July 30 at the Golden Pheasant in Etton from the band Country Knights.

They’ll be playing in the bar from 8pm, so make sure you head over and check them out. Don’t forget, there’s some great food (served every day) and beers on offer, and you can enjoy their seasonal a la carte menu which is all freshly cooked local produce. It’s a great place to go with the family especially during the summer, as they also have an extended patio and children’s play area to keep them occupied. For more info, call 01733 252387.

The Boro Bar • LIVE music every Friday & Saturday • Karaoke Thursday's • Live Sports on Jumbo screens • Real Ales • Pool, Darts and Poker • Food (served mon-fri 11.30-3.30), Sunday Dinners 12-4, • Football menu during live matches • FREE FUNCTION ROOM HIRE

Oundle Road, Peterborough PE2 9PJ Tel: 07927 516759

Bluebell (DOGSTHORPE) • Live music every weekend (check ESP Gig Guide) • Food served Monday-Sunday • Sky + Espn • Real Ales • Quiz Night Sunday • Large family beer garden • FREE pool on Mondays • Cambridge £2.70 and Fosters £3 during Premiership Football

St Pauls Road, Dogsthorpe Tel: 01733 554890 www. Bluebellpub.co.uk

Lime Tree • Live entertainment - SEE ESP GUIDE • Live Sky sports • Real Ales • Beer gardens front and rear • Two pool tables • Quiz every Sunday night • Function room for hire Paston Lane, Walton Tel: 01733 708320

GUIDE

THU JUN 30

TAKING CARE BUSINESS SLIDE TO OPEN OF The Ploughman The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

FRI JUL 1 ELECTRIC WARRIORS The Dragon Werrington

EVERTRAP + SUPPORT The Boro Bar Oundle Road

FRIXION The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

Werrington

ONE EYED CATS

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

THE HARRINGTON BLUES + THE CONTRAS

THE INFLUENCE

Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge Stamford

THE JAZZ PIDGINS The Rose Burghley Road The Radius Northminster

The Ploughman Werrington

SUN JUL 3

SHAMELESS

The Ploughman Werrington

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

SHANE POOLE The Fayre Spot Bretton

THE BALANCE The Cross Keys Oundle Road

THE MALINGERERS The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

UNDERCOVER The Swiss Cottage Woodston

THE NUGGETS

The Horseshoe Thurlby

GRUMPY OLD MEN The Old Coach House Market Deeping

MONKEY BOY

The Stage Market Deeping

AMY WOODS

SAVOY JAZZ Cathedral Square Peterborough

The GPO Club Bourges Boulevard

CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION The Swiss Cottage Woodston

DAFFY AND THE ALIEN The Dragon Werrington

DP

Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge Stamford

CRAYFISH ROCKETS

EAST COAST The Railway Inn Ramsey

FRANKLY MY DEAR

The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

ONE EYED CATS Castor Festival School Field

PENNYLESS The John Clare Festival Helpston

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SELL OUT

The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

The Angel Inn Yarwell

STONEWASHED The Boro Bar Oundle Road

REDEMPTION The Cock Inn Werrington

SELL OUT The Cross Keys Oundle Road

PENNLYESS

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THU JUL 21

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

FREDDIE'S JAZZMEN

SAT JUL 16

Cathedral Square Peterborough

The Rivercare Event Stamford Meadows

DR. A'S TUE JUL 12 RHYTHM & PAT MCMANUS GROOVES The Stage Market Deeping

RIVERBOAT DAYS DUO

FRI JUL 15 ALADDINSANE The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

BLONDIED Bourne Corn Exchange

OPEN MIC NIGHT

LATINO SOUND

The Cross Keys Oundle Road

The Boro Bar Oundle Road

CIRCA 73 The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

LIVE BANDS Shed Weekender The Plough Farcet Fen

PENNYLESS + REX GATES The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

CITIZEN SMITH The Swiss Cottage Woodston

LEE MAJOR

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

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THE SOUND INJECTORS The Cock Inn Werrington

TRIPSWITCH + EXTERRITUS + PHRYME Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge Stamford

UNDERCOVER The Dragon Werrington

SUN JUL 17

FRI JUL 29

SAT JUL 23

The Fayre Spot Bretton

AMY WOODS The Cresset Bretton

TWENTY 4

The Braza Club March

The Dragon Werrington

GRUMPY OLD MEN

CLUELESS The Boro Bar Oundle Road

LLOYD WATSON

CUTTIN' LOOSE

The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

MONKEY BOY

OPEN MIC MIDWEZT WITH RICHARD PORKY PIG Ye Olde Dun Cow The Cellar Bar + PAUL Thorpe Road

The Swiss Cottage Woodston

MONKEY BOY

MUSIC NIGHT WITH PHIL

The Ostrich North Street

Quinns Club Whittlesey

PENNYLESS + REX GATES

PETROLOGY

Cowbit

Cathedral Square Peterborough

DWAYNE + PETER

The Ploughman Werrington

THE PIGS

REDHOT ROCKERS

Cathedral Square Peterborough

Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge Stamford

Shed Weekender The Plough Farcet Fen

The Boro Bar Oundle Road

SUN JUL 24

THE GUARDS O'Neills Broadway

THE HARRINGTON BLUES + LEE MAJOR The Boro Bar Oundle Road

SAT JUL 30 COUNTRY KNIGHTS The Golden Pheasant Etton

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

LIVE BANDS Shed Weekender The Plough Farcet Fen

THU JUL 28 SENNEN + LIVE BANDS The Angel THE BEAUTIFUL SAVOY JAZZ Cathedral Square Yarwell SLEAZY + Peterborough ROMANTIC RICHIE PADLEE IDOLS The Post Office

O'Neills Broadway

THE OPUS 17 SWING BAND

The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

Oundle Road

The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

UNDERCOVER

The Cross Keys Oundle Road

WISSISSIPPI JAZZMEN

The Dragon Werrington

RIFF RAFF

The Post Office Club Bourges Boulevard

STORM

The Fayre Spot Bretton

KICKBACK

LIVE BANDS

THE VIXENS + HIGHROLLERS

THE REPLICAS

The Golden Fleece Stamford

PORKY PIG

INTWINED

MONKEY BOY

The Ploughman Werrington

The Three Horseshoes Werrington

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

CUTTIN' LOOSE CHILDREN The Axe & Cleaver OF THE Boston REVOLUTION GUILTY + SMITHY Scotgate + JOHN QUINN The Stamford + MONKEY BOY JIMI HENDRIX + CRASH 'N' The Cellar Bar BURN + Thorpe Road ROCKET 57 The Swiss LES WOODS Cottage BAND Woodston

The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

DR. A'S RHYTHM & GROOVES

Shed Weekender The Plough Farcet Fen

SOUL WEAVER

BURLESQUE

The Scotgate Stamford

LIVE BANDS

The Ploughman Werrington

THE SOUND INJECTORS

Ye Olde Dun Cow Cowbit

The Cross Keys Oundle Road

ROUNDHOUSE

FRI JUL 22

RETROLUX

HOOKER

SLIDE TO OPEN

The Letter B Whittlesey

BURLESQUE

The Angel Inn Yarwell

The Scotgate Stamford

EAST COAST

Werrington

GOLDEN DAWN TRIO

ROCKET 57

The Deepings Rugby Club Market Deeping

Ye Olde Dun Cow Cowbit

The Swiss Cottage Woodston

RECREATION GROUND ROAD + FALLEN

The Angel Inn Yarwell

The Green Man Stamford

BROTHERHOODS PULSE Three ROUNDABOUT The Horseshoes

ELECTRIC WARRIORS

FRIXION

The Boat Inn Whittlesey

The Fayre Spot Bretton

HONEYWELL The Post Office Club Bourges Boulevard

SLIDE UNDER

The Woolpack Stanground

The Abbey Hotel Crowland

SWINGING THE LED

LLOYD WATSON

OPEN MIC NIGHT

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

The Boro Bar Oundle Road

The Swiss Cottage Woodston

GIZZ BUTT'S BEATLES AND BLUES

Cathedral Square Peterborough

The Cock Inn Werrington

The Fayre Spot Bretton

TUE JUL 19

The Boro Bar Oundle Road

CENTRE EXCUSE + THE VENICE NOTEBOOKS

The Three Horseshoes Werrington

The Angel Inn Yarwell

RODDERS

THU JUL 14

THU JUL 7 OPEN MIC NIGHT

SUN JUL 10

The GPO Club Bourges Boulevard

The Scotgate Stamford

AMY WOODS

FRENZY

AARON VAN BEEKEN

The Swiss Cottage Woodston

FRI JUL 8

The Letter B Whittlesey

SAT JUL 9

CHICAGO SLIDE TO OPEN INNOCENSE

AWAKENING EAST COAST

Brennans Bar Spalding

TUE JUL 5

SAT JUL 2 The Scotgate Stamford

The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

THE DOGS

LLOYD WATSON THE REPLICAS Ye Olde Dun Cow Cowbit

SLIDE TO OPEN

The Golden Pheasant Etton

The Scotgate Stamford

Club Bourges Boulevard

STORM The Cock Inn Werrington

THE NUGGETS The Dragon Werrington

SUN JUL 31 LIVE BANDS The Angel Yarwell

THE OPUS 17 SWING BAND Cathedral Square Peterborough

THU AUG 4 FREDDIE'S JAZZMEN Cathedral Square Peterborough

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