ESP June 2013

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STUDENTS TAKE OVER

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The Student Takeover event in Queensgate saw plenty of discounts on offer and the good news is it’s set to return again in October! The ESP Beauty Hub with PKai Hair and the Body Shop offered free makeovers and styling while dozens of stores gave local students money off for one night only. If you missed out this time keep an eye out for news of the next great event on www.espmag.co.uk or www.queensgate-shopping.co.uk

The event will aim to raise awareness of the charity whilst you get to try treatments offered by the prestigious Burghley Academy at a massively reduced rate, making them accessible to all, treatments will be around £10 each.

MBE BUSIER THAN EVER

Entry’s £6, which includes a glass of bubbly! There will be 16 therapists offering a wide range of treatments, everything from manicures to massages and much, much more!

It’s all go at My Body Essentials (MBE) including that unwanted fat! With alternative beauty treatments beginning to get the recognition they deserve MBE is busier than ever. More and more people are beginning to recognise the benefits of treatments such as chemical peels, a range of skin rejuvenation treatments and laser fat reduction.

If you require any further details please call Louise Tyler on 01733 421353 or email louise.tyler@shinecharity .org.uk

Owners Martin & Mary told ESP – “We’re pleased to report that we have had our busiest month ever with massive increases in Laser Fat Reduction... all thanks to ESP for getting the word out about the trial session!”

UNDER 13s FOOTY TOURNAMENT Bring the kids to play some football and support a good cause on Sunday June 23 when Shia Sports in partnership with Power League Peterborough host the

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BEER FEST GEARING UP

Shine, the city based charity supporting those affected by Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, is launching a new ‘Shine in the City’ initiative with a luxurious Pamper Fair held at their head office at 42 Park Road Peterborough on Wednesday July 3.

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Local hero and Olympic gymnast Louis Smith releases his first book on July 4.

Entitled Louis: My Story So Far, the book tells the story of Louis' amazing journey from training in his local gym to winning an Olympic silver medal at London 2012!

To enter or for more info call 01733 893666 or email Peterborough Power League on Peterborough@Power League.co.uk.

Former Face of ESP girls Lauren Hughes and Susan Saunders were among dozens of people who enjoyed a fabulous night out at the restaurant which included an extensive Indian buffet.

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A charity race night at Angel Spice in Stilton has been hailed a huge success.

The event raised £1804.29 for the RAF Wings Appeal. It was organised by Emma Ward and Melissa Clark and the cash from the night will go towards support for serving and ex-servicemen and women and their families.

LOUIS: MY STORY SO FAR

To see what MBE can do for you and a free consultation give them a call on 01733 305102.

Plans are well underway for the Peterborough Beer Festival which will be back for its 36th year this August 20 – 24 and we can’t wait! The annual celebration of beer will host its usual vast array of real ales and ciders from all over the UK. Everything from well known, established breweries to up and coming new micro-breweries offering something a little different and unusual can be expected. Every evening session will also feature another great line up of bands so don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes!

Exact opening times and ticket prices have yet to be announced but you can follow all the latest festival news on Twitter at @BoroBeerFest.

NEW POSH BOOK Local sports author Jamie Jones has released his second book entitled ‘We Never Give Up - The Peterborough United Season Diary 2012/13’. The book chronicles the incredible season POSH endured in the Championship, the appalling start, the dramatic revival and their last gasp defeat on the final day.

Former Peterborough guy, broadcaster Adrian Durham of TalkSport Radio has written the foreword and 10% of all proceeds will be donated to the FreeKicks Foundation. It’s out now for the Kindle and in hard copy from Amazon and Waterstones on Bridge Street.

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LAVANDULA CELEBRATES After a successful year, club night Lavandula will be holding a party to celebrate their first anniversary on Friday June 7 in the Brewery Tap. High quality live music with a certain quirkiness to it, enjoyed in a relaxed evening with a friendly dancing crowd is what's in store for the night. There will also be DJs and visual projections setting the scene. Doors are 8pm till late, £4 entry with all proceeds going to The Brain Tumour Charity.

BURIED TREASURE @ SACREWELL Avast me hearties! Take a trip to Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre on Friday June 14 for a swashbuckling adventure as Cambridge Touring Theatre invade the Farm for an outdoor performance of Treasure Island from 6pm.

A fun workshop for children aged 5 – 10 will also be held at 4.30pm to get children into the spirit of the occasion but spaces are limited.

Everyone’s invited to bring a blanket, a picnic and dress up in their best pirate costumes to be in with a chance of winning a £25 voucher for the Three Little Ducks gift shop. The family dressed in the best costumes will win!

Tickets to the performance cost £8 per adult, £6 per child or £25 for a family of four. Tickets to the workshop cost £2.50 per child.

To book call 01780 782254 or visit www.cambridgetouringtheatre.co.uk.

special Comic Relief Hymnathon on Sunday June 2 at 4pm.

Go along and join in for a good sing-a-long of both traditional and contemporary hymns accompanied by a range of musicians including their very own worship band and church organist. They’ll take a collection in aid of the charity during the service and afterwards enjoy a well-earned drink and yummy treats!

JOHN LEWIS CLEARANCE Listen up bargain hunters – the big John Lewis clearance starts online on Wednesday June 19 at 5pm and in store in Queensgate on Thursday June 20. Don’t miss your chance to bag those items you’ve been drooling over. No pushing folks!

RED ALERT FOR PETERBOROUGH. FM Red Alert Radio will now be live on Peterborough FM two hours every week.

The live investigative show began on the local station in January as a one hour format once a fortnight but from June 4 that all changes. The show will now be broadcast every Tuesday from 8pm till 10pm, via the station’s online service at www.peterborough.fm.

Shortly, even those without internet access through their computers or smart phones will be able to pick up Peterborough FM for a trial four week period. The station will broadcast on the FM waveband to all radios across the city on 87.7 FM, from Monday June 17 to Sunday July 14 inclusive.

STYLIST WANTED Melanie Richard’s Hair Boutique on Bridge Street are looking for a new stylist to join their thriving team. It’s a go ahead salon that’s really made its mark so if you fancy joining them please call 01733 553600.

There’s also 20% off the new Sebastian product range in store, including Sebastian Colour Ignite Multi Shampoo.

Designed for high/low lighted hair it gives luscious moisture to the coloured strands and prevents colour fade.

ENIGMA SALON NAIL OFFER Get a new look with the talented and very experienced stylists at Enigma Beauty Salon on Lincoln Road in Peterborough. All clients have a full consultation at every appointment which ensures their needs are listened to and met, and for this month only, a full set of nail extensions are just £28!

Whilst you’re there, why not treat yourself to a relaxing Swedish full body massage for only £25. For bookings or enquiries call the salon on 07526 060998.

STANGROUND CHURCH HYMNATHON On a recent episode of BBC's Songs of Praise, Aled Jones set churches the challenge of singing to the Lord in aid of Comic Relief. Well Stanground's St John the Baptist Church have responded to that challenge and will be holding a very

VISION FOR EDUCATION NEEDS STAFF Calling all teachers! Vision for Education needs you! Whether you're newly qualified or have years of experience, there are a range of openings crying out for your expertise.

Don't teach but know someone who’d be would perfect for a role? You can refer a teacher to a position and if they get it you’ll earn a £50 gift voucher of your choice!

For more info call Vision for Education now on 01733 371371 or email tina.carter@visionforeducation.co.uk.

WANTED: NEW RUGBY RECRUITS The Peterborough Lions rugby team are looking to recruit a team of new players for the upcoming season.

Inspired by Sky TV's show School of Hard Knocks, young men currently looking for work will be introduced to rugby, with the sport’s values helping them gain direction in life whilst also teaching them motivation, discipline and respect.

If you’re aged 18-25, currently looking for employment and interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity, contact Lee Adamson on 07774 955115 or e-mail development@peterborough lionsrufc.co.uk.

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Alex Jones has the ESP guide to the area’s hottest shows...

ALICE IN WONDERLAND The Mad Hatter, The Cheshire Cat and the infamous Queen of Hearts are all coming to town when Ballet Theatre UK bring their performance of Alice in Wonderland to the Cresset on Friday June 7.

Featuring original choreography directed by Christopher Moore and a spectacular score by Tchaikovsky. This full length ballet features over fifty hand crafted opulent costumes, three sumptuous stage sets and a stunning array of special effects.

So follow Alice down the rabbit hole and re-discover the classic fairytale filled with wit, originality and magic.

Tickets are £21.50. Box office: 01733 265705.

BACK TO BROADWAY

MISS GAGA & TRIBUTE TO JESSIE J Get ready to put your 'Poker Face' on and prepare to 'Just Dance' (sorry) because Miss Gaga, the UK's number one tribute act to Lady Gaga, is coming to the Stamford Corn Exchange on Saturday June 8.

Performed by top tribute artist Nat Thompson, this show includes all of the superstar’s greatest hits including Born This Way, Paparazzi and Bad Romance.

Miss Gaga will be supported by 'Jessie Jay' a fabulous tribute to… can you guess? That's right, Kylie Minogue! No she is of course one of the top Jessie J tribute acts in the country!

Proclaimed as ‘one of the top touring Musical Theatre productions to see’ (Musical Theatre News), Back To Broadway is coming to the Key Theatre in Peterborough for just three performances from Friday July 5 – Saturday July 6.

Miss Gaga and her dancers will be bringing Stamford its very own Monster's Ball.Tickets are £12 (£10 concessions). Box office: 01780 766455.

Thirty of the best loved tunes from Cats, Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, Les Miserables, Grease, Lion King, West Side Story and many, many more are performed live on stage by some of the best singers and dancers working today.

SUMMER SYMPHONY CONCERT

Combining captivating performances with dazzling costumes, stunning lighting effects and an amazing New York setting, this mesmerising show takes you through the awe-inspiring world of musicals.

Tickets for the evening shows are £16 (£10 concessions) and are just £14 for Saturday’s matinee show.

Box office: 01733 207239.

LADIES NIGHT AT THE CRESSET On Friday June 21 it's Ladies Night at The Cresset and the feeling’s right. With a wild west theme and a free glass of champagne for those dressed up for the occasion, this is an event for ladies who really want to let their hair down!

Strippers, topless waiters, an outrageous drag queen compère and drink offers galore. If you can handle all of this and more then this is the night for you.

Tickets are £10 (discounts for groups of 10+) and are available from the box office on 01733 265705 or by visiting their website on www.cresset.co.uk.

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A soloist who’s played with Belgian, Chinese, Mexican and Norwegian orchestras, Nick Wolmark, will be performing with the City of Peterborough Symphony Orchestra at their summer concert at the Voyager Academy on Saturday June 15.

The musician will be performing Richard Strauss' Horn Concerto No.1 as well as joining the rest of the orchestra for a rendition of Mozart’s ever-popular Overture and Beethoven’s blockbuster 7th Symphony, part of which was background music for the film The King’s Speech.

Guest conductor for the concert will be Steve Bingham, who also conducts the Ely Sinfonia in Cambridge.

Tickets are £12.50 (£10.50 concessions/ school children free) available from the Peterborough tourist information centre on 01733 452336 or by visiting the orchestra's website www.cpso.org.uk.

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BLAZIN' FIDDLES Take a group of the hottest contemporary fiddle players from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland and you’ve got the award winning Blazin’ Fiddles who’ll be performing at the Key Theatre on Thursday June 20.

In the past decade no other band has quite captured the excitement, passion and the sensitivity of Scottish music as Blazin’ Fiddles. Having grown from a showcase tour of individual fiddlers highlighting the distinctive flavours of Highlands and Islands fiddle music.

Tickets are £16 (£15 concessions). Box office: 01733 207239.

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Prepare yourself for a line up of legendary proportions when the brand new play Some Like it Hotter performs at the Key Theatre in Peterborough from Monday June 3 to Wednesday June 5.

Following the adventures of a reunited Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis and Marilyn Monroe this play has to be seen to be believed as the Hollywood stars find themselves in the modern era. Daring dialogue, razor-sharp wisecracks and sparkling musical numbers make a snappy musical comedy that looks wryly at the power of celebrities over the public – both in life and death. Welcome to the most surprising comeback in entertainment history.

Tickets are £16 (£13 concessions / £14 matinee). Box office: 01733 207239.

STAMFORD SHAKESPEARE’S NEW SEASON The Stamford Shakespeare Company will be performing two of the Baird's best loved plays this summer in the grounds of the historic Tolethorpe Hall in Little Casterton.

Comfortably seated and protected from occasional summer showers, beneath a permanent allweather canopy Tolethorpe is the perfect setting to enjoy the works of the world's greatest playwright.

Enjoy all the comfort of an indoor theatre with the charm of an open air setting in what’s been described as one of Europe's best open air theatres.

July. Widely regarded as Shakespeare's funniest play, this is a hilarious tale of mistaken identities. A fast and frenetic romp set in the Ephesus Grand Hotel in the midst of the roaring twenties.

Then from Tuesday June 11 A Midsummer Night's Dream will open, running for 14 performances across the remainder of June then returning for another 15 during August. The dazzling blend of wit, farce and fantasy that forms the outrageous comedy never fails to charm its audiences..

Then as an alternative to Shakespeare, it’s over to Walmington-on–Sea for performances of Dad’s Army (The Lost Episodes) performed during July and August.

WHAT'S ON @ THE JOHN CLARE ARTS CINEMA John Clare cinema at the Central Library on Broadway has another four Thursdays of film showcasing this month.

Ticket prices range from £10- £18 and are available The Comedy of Errors is the first classic play to be from the box office on 01780 756133. For brochures performed by the group, opening on Tuesday June call 01780 754381.

4 and running for 30 performances across June and www.stamfordshakespeare.co.uk

THERE’S NO PLAYS LIKE HOLMES… The world’s most famous detective is coming to Peterborough and like you've never seen him before! The Pantaloons theatre company are bringing their action-packed and delightfully inventive production of Sherlock Holmes to The John Clare Cottage on Saturday June 15.

First up showing on Thursday June 6 is the fantastic Silver Linings Playbook starring Jennifer Lawrence who received an Academy Award for her role as Tiffany Maxwell. The story follows Patrick Solatano (Bradley Cooper) on his journey to rebuild his life after he loses everything.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories of master detective Holmes and his sidekick Dr Watson are as popular as ever and this new adaptation, performed by a cast of just four actors, stays faithful to the original stories whilst also putting its unique stamp on it.

Featuring original live music and even some puppetry this is a production you won't want to miss! So bring a picnic, something to sit on and a deerstalker hat and be prepared for the theatrical event of the summer. The game is afoot!

Tickets are £12.50 (£8 concessions) and available by calling 01733 253330 or by visiting www.thepantaloons.co.uk.

WELSH CHORAL FUNDRAISING SPECTACULAR The traditional sound of the Welsh valleys will be coming to the Stamford Corn Exchange on Friday June 14 when the Mynyddislwyn Male Voice Choir perform in aid of the Evergreen Care Trust in Stamford.

The choir who were formed in 1966, have been performing across the country for years and have successfully raised money for a number of charities as well as faring very well in competitions against other choirs. The vocal ensemble will be performing a selection of traditional Welsh folk songs as well as other choral favourites. Tickets are £9 (£8 concessions) and are available from the theatre box office on 01780 766455.

PSYCHIC EVENING WITH MEDIUM DAVE J WILLIAMS Prepare yourself for an evening filled with strange goings on of the supernatural variety when Medium Dave J Williams brings his medium abilities to the Manor Leisure Centre's Psychic Evening on Friday July 5 in Whittlesey.

Dave J Williams’ abilities have brought him to the attention of several television executives and he’s appeared on Living TV's Ghost Adventures and on Tony Stockwell's Psychic Academy.

So if you have any burning questions that only mysterious forces can answer this is the night for you! Tickets are £5 and are available on 01354 622399.

MATTHEW FORD'S SWING LEGENDS

Anna Karenina is next up on Thursday June 13. Starring a host of incredible actors including Keira Knightley and Jude Law, the film follows Russian aristocrat Anna Karenina as she enters into a life-changing affair with the affluent Count Vronsky. Great adaptation of the novel set in late-19thcentury Russian high-society.

On Thursday June 27 director Beth Zeitlin's film Beasts of the Southern Wild will be featured on the big screen. When Hurricane Katrina hits, the rising waters are not so much a destruction, more an intensification of the already existing chaos.

The encroaching chaos brings father Wink (Dwight Henry) and daughter Hushpuppy (Quvenzhane Wallis) closer together.

Matthew Ford, widely regarded as the finest big band singer in the UK, will be coming to the Key Theatre on Friday June 21.

Matthew and his nine piece Swing Legends band will be performing all your favourite classic big band songs. Tracks made famous by Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett, Michael Buble and more are all featured in this Swing extravaganza.

'Matthew Ford has it all – the voice, the style and the personality which makes him the 21st Century successor of the likes of Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett' - BBC Radio 2.

Tickets are £16.50 and are available from the box office on 01733 207239 or by visiting www.vivacity-peterborough.com.

For once, the hype is justified. Charming French drama Untouchable will be showing on Thursday June 27. A film which has an irreverent, humorous take on disability, closely drawn from real-life. It follows the friendship of quadriplegic Philippe (Francois Cluzet) and his ex-con carer Driss (Omar Sy).

All showings are at 7.30pm. www.peterboroughartscinema.co.uk

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PETER’S HEADING FOR THE BORO! Steady yourselves ladies and Mysterious Girls… none other than pop heart-throb Peter Andre will be playing a special gig at Peterborough Arena this autumn.

The singer and reality TV star will be headlining a special concert on Saturday September 28, with a number of support acts and special guests to be announced soon.

Local staging and events company Soundstage One are bringing the star to the city and tickets are already on sale for what the venue anticipates to be a sell out.

It marks the first major music event with a star-name at the Peterborough Arena since its re-branding last March. Tickets are already selling fast and this month will become available at the Visitor Information Centre on Bridge Street as well. There’ll also be some VIP packages available so keep an eye on www.espmag.co.uk for all the latest announcements.

Keith Dalton, Peterborough Arena managing director told ESP – “We are delighted to be welcoming the fantastic Peter Andre to the venue for a special concert later in the year. We have been working hard behind the scenes for many months to bring someone of Peter’s star quality to the venue. We are very excited and look forward to a fantastic show.” www.seetickets.com/event/peter-andre-in-concertpeterborough/peterborough-arena/709734.

also be a chance to relax with the family in the Children’s Zone – an activity area for the kids with jesters, storytellers, games and activities.

Photo: Chris Brudenell

There’ll also be various fringe events happening in the city from Saturday 15 to Sunday June 30 including a guest lecture by broadcaster Lucy Worsley on Saturday June 22 entitled If Walls Could Talk: An Intimate History of Your Home.

Keep up to date with all events going on during the Heritage Festival by visiting www.vivacity-peterborough.com and www.espmag.co.uk – like us on facebook or follow us on twitter for instant updates.

Visitors can come and meet the Renaissance inventor, with recreations of some remarkable inventions of Leonardo Da Vinci, including a chance to try and get his helicopter to fly!

The period market will be back on the main Cathedral green, including displays of historic crafts and trades alongside a chance to go shopping for a historically themed gift. There’ll

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innovation, with a roadshow on St John’s Square in association with the Natural History Museum. Try some handson activities at the roadshow and come face-to-face with lifesized dinosaurs.

It’s not often you get to see Romans and Roundheads in Cathedral Square but that’s the beauty of Peterborough Heritage Festival which returns to the city centre this month to bring our city’s history to life.

Make sure you don’t miss out on this great free event on June 22 and 23 which is the UK’s only multi-period living history festival. We went along last year and can recommend you take a look!

There’ll be over 300 costumed re-enactors from some of the country’s top Living History groups, giving you a chance to meet all sorts of colourful characters, from Iron Age warriors to World War II airmen. Cathedral Square will also be hosting a packed programme of live period music, falconry displays and spectacular battle demonstrations.

The theme for this year’s Heritage Festival will be science and

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Photo: Dave Porter

Now in its 5th year, the festival will be a unique chance to experience 2,000 years of history and it’s all happening in the historic heart of the city centre and amongst the stunning surroundings of the Cathedral precincts.

EVENTS FOR 2013 AT THE PLOUGH, FARCET FEN 14th 16th June

Soul & Motown Weekender e: the-plough@hotmail.co.uk

21st - 22nd - 23rd June

19th - 21st July

Bikes-Trikes and stuff 10th Anniversary Bike Rally e: bikestrikestuff@hotmail.co.uk 01733 896002

17th August

Country and Western Weekender

Medieval Night

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28th September

Beer Keller night

PLEASE CALL THE PLOUGH ON 01733 844307 OR 07763 978616 FOR FURTHER INFO AND TICKETS.

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Enjoy views of the River Nene with fine fresh food in a vibrant, modern setting.

Introuductry offers available on clarkes website. Bookings being taken now on 01733 561465.

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SPACE, THE FINAL FRONTIER IS AT... PETERBOROUGH MUSEUM Whether you’re a Trekkie, a fan of Star Gazing Live or just intrigued by whether there’s life on Mars, don’t miss this great new exhibition in the city.

Space: Fact And Fiction Exhibition highlighting the wonders of the universe opens at Peterborough Museum on Saturday June 1 and ends in October. The exhibition, which is supported by the UK Space Agency, will highlight the UK’s role in space exploration and what it really takes to become an astronaut.

The whole family will enjoy exploring everything from moon rock to meteorites! Learn answers to all your burning questions, such as, is time travel really possible? What is the difference between a meteor and an asteroid? And is there actually life on other planets?

Plus discover how popular science fiction can be used to explain science fact. Find out how science fiction has shaped the course of space technology and exploration over the years.

Don’t forget that 2013 is the 50th anniversary of popular TV series Doctor Who, so make sure you take the opportunity to see some fascinating sci-fi memorabilia. If you’re brave enough, you can meet some alien visitors too!

RED ARROWS AND DRAGONS! The action won’t just be on the water at this year’s Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday June 15, it’ll be eyes to the skies for a very special flypast!

Find out more online at www.vivacity-peterborough.com.

Look out for a Hurricane and Lancaster of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight around 1.35pm and the Red Arrows flypast expected at around 3.50pm.

READY TO RACE FOR LIFE?

The Festival takes place on the River Nene at the Embankment and there may still be time to enter if you’re quick! No previous experience is required just plenty of team spirit and enthusiasm.

Ladies! There’s still time to enter this year’s Race For Life which will be happening in Stamford at Burghley Park on Sunday June 2 and in Peterborough at Ferry Meadows on Tuesday July 9.

The Festival promises a fantastic day for competitors and spectators alike with street entertainment, funfair, inflatable activities and plenty of food and drink for all the family on the bank side.

Each event will consist of a 5k non-competitive run which is open to everyone regardless of your shape, size, age or level of fitness. All donations raised by this event will go to the charity Cancer Research UK which receives no government funding for its ground breaking work.

Since its conception in 1994 the Race For Life, which holds events all over the country, has raised over £400 million and thanks to donations like these more women than ever before are surviving breast cancer.

The event’s in association with the charity EACH, the children’s hospice service for families in Peterborough and the surrounding area. Any money raised through the generosity of the teams taking part will go towards the one-to-one nursing care and support that is so vital to life-threatened local children and their families.

To enter Race For Life today call their helpline on 0845 600 6050 or visit their website at www.raceforlife.org.

For details call Gable Events on 01780 470718 or visit www.dragonboatfestivals.co.uk/peterborough.

THE FENLAND COUNTRY MUSIC WEEKEND The Plough at Farcet Fen near Peterborough will be hosting Fenland's Country Music Weekend with performances from a selection of top country music artists from Friday June 21 to Sunday June 23.

LEVITY SHOWCASE Join in with the city’s best kept secret and take part in the Levity Festival flashmob on Cathedral Square on Saturday June 15.

The organisers of this great three day comedy festival in July will be whetting your appetite with some laughs, and dancing, on Cathedral Square.

The festival on July 19 – 21 will feature big names like Al Murray, Lee Nelson, Omid Djalili and hundreds more stand up acts on the Embankment, but to get you in the mood they’ll have some comedians and fun acts appearing this month to give you a taster. They’ll be fundraising for Comic Relief too so for a small donation you can be part of the big flashmob routine on the day. It’s all on from 12 – 3pm, see you there!

For more info on the Levity comedy festival and tickets see www.levityfestival.co.uk

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Opening proceedings on Friday are Lynnette Marie & duo Clear Cut who are sure to kick things off in style. Saturday there’ll be line and partner dancing tuitions with John Sharman as well as music from Rick Storm and three piece Steely Grey.

Finally festivities close on the Sunday with yet more dance tuition and music from Bob Morgan and Desert Star! This is a must for country music fans.

more info call Colin on 01733 844307 or 07763 978616 or email theplough@hotmail.com.

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Tickets are £11 per show and weekend tickets are £30. For

PETERBOROUGH ARTISTS OPEN STUDIOS Peterborough artists will be featuring their artwork in over 27 different venues and studios throughout Peterborough and its surrounding villages this June, as part of the Peterborough Artists Open Studios event.

2013 is another record-breaking year for the Peterborough Artists’ Open Studios, with over 70 artists participating in events which will be happening over three weekends. This is a great opportunity to meet local artists and see the amazing range of work they create. Art on display will include painting, sculpture, jewellery, ceramics and much, much more.

MURDER MYSTERY EVENING @ THE BULL All great crime novels need a setting. Poirot investigated murder on board the Orient Express, Sherlock Holmes solved countless mysteries in his home on Baker Street and now you can do some sleuthing of your own at the Bull Hotel’s Murder Mystery Evening on Saturday June 8.

Entry’s free and many venues offer refreshments or live art demonstrations. The artists welcome the chance to discuss their work if you’re interested, and there’s no obligation to buy.

With a three course meal included in the price, you’ll be thrown into an evening of murder featuring a compelling storyline, shady characters and plenty of clues for you to decipher.

Find all the details, including venues, opening hours, dates and locations on the website www.paos.org.uk and in the directory which is available throughout the city.

Alex Jones

The evening begins at 7pm and dinner’s served promptly at 7.30pm and then the game is afoot! The event is £26 per person and fancy dress is optional. For more info call the Bull Hotel on 01733 561364.

Alex Jones

CASTLE BYTHAM MIDSUMMER FAIR

HOP IT OVER TO THE FROG RACE

Castle Bytham will be hosting a weekend of entertainment starting with a day of music on Saturday June 22 and finishing with a special 1940's themed Midsummer Fair on Sunday June 23.

If you’re looking for something that's a bit quirky, fun for all the family and free to attend, whilst raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, how about the World Frog Racing Championships? It's not what it might appear at first glance, as these are not the slimy little critters that live amongst the lily pads forever hopeful of a kiss from a passing princess; no these are eight foot tall cut outs, brightly dressed in shorts and t-shirts and waiting for teams of five to haul them along a track in a race to the line to take the title – it really does have to be seen to be believed!

With a BBQ and a bar to help everyone into the groove, this will be a real treat for those who love their blues, rock and acoustic folk, together with some great covers from the 70s, 80s and 90s.

Then on the Sunday get ready to be bombarded with attractions including wartime re-enactors who’ll be mingling with visitors in and around the street market, 60 stalls filled with all kinds of wonderful products, a live music stage and much, much more!

Elsewhere there will be a wide range of refreshments at the village hall and two pubs and 4x4 rides in the nearby quarry! It’ll then be rounded off with a fly past from the country’s only flying Lancaster bomber!

The day starts at 10am and finishes at 4pm. Entry and parking to the event is absolutely free! For more info visit Alex Jones www.midsummerfair.co.uk.

BOURNE CLASSIC CAR SHOW This year’s Bourne Classic Car & Bike Show will be held on Sunday June 9 at the Wellhead Field in Bourne.

With hundreds of classic cars, bikes and commercial vehicles on display as well as an extra special celebration of the iconic Porsche 911, this year’s show is shaping up to be the best one yet!

The World Championship 17th annual frog race is being held at the Peterborough Greyhound Stadium on Thursday June 20. The doors open at 6.30pm with the first of the frog races commencing at 7pm. There are still limited places available for groups of five to enter a team (believe us when we say no experience is necessary!) or alternatively, just go along on the night, pick a team to support and cheer them home. For those that fancy a flutter, there’ll be a tote running and light meals will be available along with a full bar service. Come on take the leap and gribbet a go!

For further details of the event or on entering a team, call Dale Asplin on 07711 198391 or visit the website Alex Jones www.theworldfrogracingchampionship.com

PLOUGHMAN CHARITY BEER FESTIVAL The Ploughman pub in Werrington is getting ready to throw its biggest Charity Beer Festival to date, from Thursday July 4 to Sunday July 7.

The festival, which is in aid of the Kelly Simmonds Fund at Papworth Hospital, will offer over 59 ales which will be available to buy and try as well as German Jeff's BBQ providing bratwurst and other

delicious treats for you to tuck into!

Great live music will be playing throughout the festival including local bands Children of the Revolution, Motor City Vipers and Nil by Mouth a band made up entirely of doctors, nurses and consultants! Hooker and Citizen Smith will also be performing whose lead singers each took part in a fundraising sky dive to raise money for the festival’s chosen charity.

Photo: Mike Harris

On the Saturday a brilliant line up of local bands will be playing on the Meadow Stage at St Martin’s Field, including Hannibal’s Heroines, Lesley Curtis Band, Identity Crisis and Petrology.

All this as well as a charity auction in which you can win all sorts of wonderful prizes! What's not to love?

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SOLSTICE BEER FESTIVAL

A great day out for all the family, the site will also feature a live jazz band, Punch & Judy show for the youngsters and craft stalls to keep everyone entertained!

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will also fly over the site to see the festivities off in style.

There’s also a chance to win a day out at Silverstone just by purchasing an event programme! After purchasing a programme you’ll be entered into a draw with one lucky person winning the Silverstone trip, the runner up will receive £75 in vouchers and 3rd place will win free membership to the Bourne Motor Racing Club! There will also be awards for the lady & gentleman most appropriately dressed for their vehicle.

Anyone requiring more information, or wishing to enter either a classic vehicle or race car should call 01733 253867 (evenings) or visit www.bourneclassic carshow.co.uk to get an entry form.

This year, entrants are invited with vehicles (including motorcycles) registered in 1993 or earlier, and race cars of any age.

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Get ready to sup up as The Solstice holds its annual Beer Festival from June 20 – 24.

This is not just any beer festival however. This is a Real Ale, Cider & Perry festival which has a wide array of drinks which will cater to almost any taste! Along with refreshments there’ll be live music every night starting with Amplified on the Thursday who’ll be starting off the festivities in style.

New Generation Crash & Burn will be on from 10pm Friday and The One Eyed Cats will be bringing the noise Saturday. The festival will be brought to a close by the Peterborough Community Gospel Choir appearing at 5.30pm.

With a DJ and a BBQ thrown in for good measure, this is a festival you won't want to miss!

For more info call The Solstice on 01733 560 231 or email infor@thesolstice.co.uk.

Alex Jones

RUTLAND WATER SPONSORED BIKE RIDE

The event is not a race, so riders will be taking the 17-mile scenic route at their leisure enjoying the surroundings and scenery of Rutland Water. You’re also encouraged to bring along some food and drink for a barbecue and picnic at the finish line.

Join in the fun and support a great cause by taking a scenic bike ride around Rutland Water in aid of Peterborough's NSPCC service centre on Sunday June 23.

It’s not only a great team building exercise but also a fun day out for families, so why not get involved? All money raised will be going straight into

‘KICK OFF’ THIS SUMMER WITH BROTHERHOOD’S SPORTS FESTIVAL The year of the Olympics may have been and gone but on Saturday June 22 Brotherhood Shopping Park is keen to keep the legacy alive when it hosts the Brotherhood Sports Festival!

From 10am to 4pm the festival will provide opportunities to learn about lots of different sports in the Peterborough area as well as take part in a variety of family fun demonstrations. There’ll be ice hockey, golf, zumba, football, tennis and much more! There is sure to be something to entice every member of the family to get fit this summer.

So don’t be a couch potato, head on down to Brotherhood and experience a Sports Festival like no other!

Alex Jones

the Peterborough NSPCC Service Centre pot, in order to directly benefit vulnerable local children and young people in the local area.

Registration is at 8.30am and the race begins at 9am, entry fees are £10 for adults, £5 for children and £25 for a family. Visit www.nspccbikeride.com for more information and to sign up.

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RUGBY OPEN DAY Peterborough Rugby Club is offering youngsters the chance to take up the sport with an Open Day they’re hosting on Sunday July 21.

The emphasis on the day will be fun, with a wide-ranging mixture of activities from rounders to obstacle races and the chance to try rugby as well.

The club which is based in Fengate has teams from every age from under-16 to under-7 with a thriving under-6 group as well.

The youngest age group doesn't play competitive matches, with the emphasis instead being on having fun in a rugby environment, ready for future years.

The under-7s and under-8s play non-contact 'tag' rugby with the other age groups taking part in different levels of contact, depending on their age.

The club welcomes players of all shapes and sizes and girls as well as boys.

Photos: Chris Brudenell

The club's ground is located in Second Drove Fengate (PE1 5XA) with the open day getting under way at 10am. It's free and there’s no need to book a place in advance but anyone unable to attend who’s interested in starting rugby should contact spotter@prufc.com.

GOT TO DANCE STAR AT DEEPINGS MINISTRY OF DANCE Winner of Sky One talent series Got To Dance Lukas Tyrell-Mcfarlane gave lucky students at Deeping St. James's Ministry of Dance a very special master-class in dance and choreography.

Along with choreographer Matt Flint and Can You Dance co-founder Tom Shilcock's workshops earlier in the day, students were treated to a two hour contemporary dance session by Lukas Mcfarlane which left those in attendance totally taken aback by both his passion and performance.

The students were then able to ask Lukas about his life as a dancer and his determination to succeed, he reminded them that a dancer’s life is a constant battle and that their technical training will give them a strong advantage in many auditions but that a dancer also requires the passion from within to make every move count.

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CHATTERIS SHOW GOES LIVE Live music will be the theme of the day at Furrowfield's Recreation Park on Saturday June 29 when the Chatteris Show will showcase the best local talent from around the city from 5.30pm till 11pm.

A truly memorable evening for the 40 students in attendance who will not be forgetting the experience any time soon!

A host of artists will perform on festival stages in the park specially installed for this very event. Local bands from all over the city will be performing including Nomad & Flowers, Eddie Manson & The Disciples, Haylie Mai and The Makers.

For details of classes at Ministry of Dance please contact Tracy Macullum on 01778 341170 or email Alex Jones enquiries@ministryofdanceschool.co.uk.

An event not to be missed for music lovers with an array of genres and styles to enjoy throughout the evening.

Alex Jones

COLLEGE OPEN DAY AND HAIR & BEAUTY EVENT Peterborough Regional College will be holding an open day for prospective students to sample the facilities and courses on offer on Monday June 10. The college which is growing year on year, offers a wide range of apprenticeships and Higher Education courses as well as BTEC and NVQ courses.

There will also be a catwalk style final showcase for the current hairdressing and make up students running alongside the open day which anyone can go along to for free. Being held in the main hall, the show will start at 6pm and will highlight the best work of level 3 NVQ and VRQ students.

Lois Moore, hairdressing tutor at the college is coordinating the event and told ESP – “The students work really hard all year round and this final show gives them the chance to really show off their talents and what they’ve learnt over the last academic year. We are all really looking forward to the open day, where visitors can get a glimpse at what a high standard our students are capable of.”

At the Open Day potential students can take a look around the facilities at the college and chat to their industry specialist tutors, so why not drop in between 6pm and 8pm and catch the hair an beauty show while you’re there.

For more info on Peterborough Regional College call 0845 872 8722 or visit their website at www.peterborough.ac.uk.

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PLEASE LET ME WIN THIS BIKE! The sun made a rare appearance for the BMF show last month and I went along to enter myself in every competition going to win a bike.

This beautiful Harley was top of my wish list along with a 1969 Norton Commando in British racing green. I’m like a kid in a sweet shop at the BMF and always come back with bags of goodies (Fluxbabes calendar was the best).

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ne of my best friends died suddenly last month and the pain is still hard to live with.

Antonio Todisco – known to everyone as Ando – was just 41 years-old and I feel privileged to have known Ando for 23 of those years.

We met in 1990 when I was 16 and I became part of a group of friends who are like brothers to me. I’m the person I am today because of my friends and Ando in particular, who was a big influence on me growing up.

Advice, compassion, empathy, sincerity, wit, confidence, intelligence and a real zest for life – Ando had everything you’d want in a friend. He influenced some of my biggest ever decisions and made me understand the importance of integrity.

Thank you Ando. Our lives will never be the same but our lives are all the better for knowing you and loving you as a brother. We miss you.

If anyone who knew Ando would like to pay tribute to him, search Remembering Ando Todisco on Facebook.

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The BMF is already Europe’s largest outdoor motorcycle show but this year’s event was even bigger than before. One of the new features was the classic & vintage zone, which I hope will grow in 2014.

There’s a second chance to see more of the same when the BMF returns to Peterborough Arena for The Tailend Show from September 13 to 15. For details, visit www.thebmfshow.co.uk

GOOD NEWS FOR CLARKES AND RIVA The company who own Clarkes on Lincoln Road and The Banyan Tree have opened Café Clarkes in the Key Theatre, while Riva has flung open its doors in a new location, which is the building previously occupied by I Toscanini in Eye.

This means we get two fabulous Clarkes restaurants in Peterborough and an even better Riva at bigger, more intimate premises that ensures Italian cuisine has a presence outside of the city centre.

Sounds like the perfect excuse to dine at both very soon.

>> Carmine - thanks for the pizzas! >> Tony – broke down yet? >> Petch – happy four zero! >> Meggie – I want a 3.0 V6... >> Lettuce leaf – when we coming down then? >> Pietro – any modelling jobs yet?

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FAB NIGHT AT VIVA REUNION

Sunshine

Summer is finally on its way – isn’t it? Flip-flops, bad feet hygiene, cider, sunburn, Brazilian, Chlamydia, portaloos, rain, rash, commando, BBQ pink chicken, Imodium, sweat rings, GU clinic, muffin tops, binging, topless sunbathing and binoculars (because the sky at night is clear).

It promised to be a night to remember and the Viva La Rock Reunion certainly lived up to its pre-event billing. The Brewery Tap was packed with faces from back in the day – most were one-time Viva goers and the rest were there to pay homage to the club they wish they’d frequented.

There was something special about everyone from a period in the city’s night scene being all together under one roof. Nostalgia unites people and so does music – a big shout to everyone who helped compile a fabulous play list.

But the biggest thank you goes to organiser Graham Fairbairn. The reunion was his idea and best of all it raised more than £900 for Cardiac Risk In the Young (CRY). A top night never to be repeated...?

SUNNY HUNNY ANYONE? The boys (and girl) at Man About Town sponsors Balderston have started their eventful ride out season.

First trip was to Iron Horse Ranch in Market Deeping where it’s Bike Night every Thursday (6-9pm) and owner Richard lays on a special menu and live entertainment.

But there’s nothing like the whiff of sea air and vinegar at this time of year, which is why I recommend joining the crew on their Hunstanton chippy run on Friday May 31.

Other rides planned this year include Boston Bike Night, the Skegness Lifeboat Bike Show and a (bus) ride to Peterborough Beer Festival. See dates and departure times on the Balderston Facebook page or give the guys a call on 01733 565470.

PICNIC THE CARLUCCIO’S WAY If you’re like me and love the idea of having a picnic but can’t be bothered to actually make one then Carluccio’s has the answer.

The Italian eatery’s ‘classic’ picnic hamper is priced at just £45, serves two people (three courses), and is generously packed full of mouth-watering Italian delicacies, freshly made on the day and presented in a smart, reusable cool-bag.

SEE CELLO IN TITLE FIGHT A big shout to our city’s Italian Stallion Cello Renda who’s secured an English middleweight title challenge against holder Danny Butler on June 22 at Peterborough Arena.

This will be the biggest fight of Cello’s career and it couldn’t have come at a better time for him. Cello’s boxing has visibly improved and he’s training harder than ever.

He’s dedicated, disciplined and deserves success.

Carluccio’s can rustle up a picnic for every occasion, plus there’s a vegetarian option and kids’ hampers for £10.

This is a fantastic idea and I’d really like to see some of our independently-run restaurants do the same.

Photo: Chris Brudenell

Riders of all levels of experience are welcome and the ride out departs from the Balderston showroom at 5.30pm.

CAUGHT IN TH

E ACT! “Simona wasn't jok ing when she told me her boyfriend was ful l of hot air."

It’s going to be a fight to remember (most of Cello’s bouts are) and I know he won’t stop until that title is his.

For tickets, search Marcello Renda on Facebook or call him on: 07947 106116.

JOIN ME ON RIDE TO WORK DAY

(IF IT’S NOT RAINING) Monday June 17 is national Ride to Work Day and employees who ride to work at city-based motorcycle insurers Bennetts will get a free biker breakfast and sports massage. They even get to go on an after-work ride out with

former bike racing champion James Toseland.

Best of all, I get to go too! The advantages of life on two wheels are plentiful. Riding to work on a motorbike or scooter is quicker, greener and

cheaper than using a car or public transport. Most of all it’s fun – even if it does rain from time to time.

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So you want to run a half-marathon?

ESP’s Mikey Clarke is binning his treats and gearing up for the Perkins Great Eastern Run… can you ditch the junk and join him?

I’ve spoken to a few people who’ve said my Perkins Great Eastern Run article (in last month’s ESP) inspired them to sign up to the popular event.

One person in particular said – “Well if you can do it, so can I.” This may have been an insult but it’s true. As I said before, if a lazy, take-away addict can do it… you can too! At the latest count just under 1,600 have already entered.

If you missed May’s edition of ESP, check it out online www.espmag.co.uk to read my tips on motivating yourself to run.

This month I wanted to go into dieting.

If you could do with shedding a few pounds (much like myself) in order to help with your running, then here are a few tips for you.

Firstly, to lose a pound, the average person must burn 3500 calories. If you’ve started your PGER training, this should be achievable within a few days IF you are eating healthily too. Many runners believe that they can eat what they like as long as they’re exercising too. Unfortunately, that’s not the case.

“As I said before, if a lazy, take-away addict can do it... you can too!”

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I’m simply suggesting taking a moment to think about the run before thinking about the local take-away.

This year’s Perkins Great Eastern Run takes place on Sunday October 13 at 10.30am.

You can take part in the half marathon or the 5k fun run by simply visiting www.perkinsgreateasternrun.co.uk Younger runners should consider the Junior Challenge, which supports the charity Anna’s Hope and is an incentive for schools and young people's groups, such as brownies and cubs to enter the Junior Challenge in the 5k Fun Run. The Voyager Academy’s already raised £1,223 and will be given a sports kit courtesy of ChromaSport Schoolwear & Trophies. Young runners can raise money for the charity of their choice, but can win additional prizes courtesy of ChromaSport Schoolwear & Trophies and Sainsbury's when raising money for Anna's Hope.

Don’t forget free training sessions start in July if you need some support and there are more details on the website.

We’ll have more tips in next month’s ESP Magazine. Until then, good luck with the training. I may see you around Ferry Meadows!

You are of course entitled to treats, but why not buy them as and when, rather than buying snacks in bulk during your big shop.

You’ll be less likely to go on a sweet rampage. Also bear in mind that a plain donut has 185 calories which is the equivalent of a two mile run. Just one Doner Kebab can contain up to 2,000 calories, the equivalent of doing the Perkins Great Eastern Run! Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying you should stop eating these foods completely.

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THE GREATEST COMEDY COMPETITION IN THE HISTORY OF ESP

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Peterborough’s longest standing Comedy Club returns before taking its summer break. Topping this month’s bill is Geoff Norcott – one of the finest headliners on the comedy circuit with razor sharp wit and side splitting observations. Providing the rest of the laughs are; Stuart Black – sharp wit and deadpan delivery from this unique rising star.

Jez O'Donnell – upbeat material and tales of awkward encounters, and compere for the show Phil Dinsdale – gags aplenty from the ex-steel worker and all round funny man.

Tickets £11.50 advance. Booking advised on 01733 265705.

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New comedy nights have launched at the Riverside Bar in Stamford on the bridge. After an amazing, rammed-room opening night John Elson will be back on stage at the Laughter Lounge introducing Kelly Kingham and headliner Phil Butler plus other support acts. Tickets are £7, reserve yours by calling 07738 083233.

In last month's issue I shared with you details about the Foster's Levity Comedy Festival that's taking place on the Peterborough Embankment July 19 – 21.

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Former Mayor of Peterborough George Simons

Al Murray headlines at Levity Festival

The three day event is a comedy festival with a line up to make everybody laugh, Al Murray, Omid Djalili and Lee Nelson are just three of the well known names that’ll be appearing and it's estimated there’ll be over 50 well known faces when the full line up is booked, complemented with comedy music acts, circus entertainment, street acts, magicians, CBBC’s Ed Petrie with a children’s corner for the youngsters and even comedy burlesque for the not so young!

The joke that’s currently setting the pace on the Levity website comes from former Mayor of Peterborough the right honourable George Simons:

But the news gets better because this month the organisers have launched an exclusive competition called 'You must be joking' to win Fosters Levity Festival VIP tickets worth £1,000.

He enquired about the dog and the owner said it was in the garden, so he goes to the dog in the garden and says – ‘I believe you can talk’.

This is a great fun competition that EVERYONE reading can enter. All you have to do is send in your best joke to Jokes@levityfestival.co.uk

The dog answers ‘yes’ saying ‘I was working for the police and got a few people put in prison because I could talk. Also I was in the C.I.D. and got bigger crooks put away. Not only that, I managed to stop World War 3 because I worked in a spy organisation.’

Members of the public can then vote for their favourite joke on the Levity website joke page www.levityfestival.co.uk/jokes If you’re lucky enough to win you’ll receive a pair of VIP tickets plus some other great goodies, Fosters are also throwing in cases of beer. The lucky winners will also be able to take advantage of meet, greet, photos and autographs with celebrity comedians and it’ll be a VVIP comedy experience to remember!

The rules are simple: No swear words and nothing too rude or racist.

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A friend of mine, who happens to be a wheeler/dealer, sees a big old house out of town. The windows were falling out, paint peeling on the doors etc.

He noticed a sign in the window saying, FOR SALE – TALKING DOG.

As I was leaving I asked the owner what price he wanted for the dog. He replied ‘50p’. I said ‘Why is he so cheap?’

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Talented comedians Lucy Porter and Joe Lycett are previewing their Edinburgh Fringe Festival show at Stamford Arts Centre. Tackling the big subjects; happiness, home shopping, friendship and the psychological impact of daytime TV's Dom Littlewood. It's a feel-good night of comedy that will appeal to audiences of all ages. Tickets are £15 (£13 concessions / £12 students and groups). Box office: 01780 763203.

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Described as 'nothing less than a genius' by The Guardian, comedian Simon Munnery is coming to the Key Theatre Studio. A British Comedy Award Nominee, Sony Radio Award Winner and a Perrier Award Nominee. For 20 years Munnery has been perfecting his maverick brand of comedy, exciting audiences with his satirical, often political and almost always surreal performance. Tickets are £10 (£8 in advance). Box office: 01733 864776.

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The Funhouse team bring another great comedy line-up to the North Street Bar in Peterborough this month. Geordie comic Barry Dodds brings his unique brand of disarming wit and wry, down-to-earth observational humour.

And there’s magic and entertainment from Wayne The Weird.

Observational laughs and improv comes from Bryan Lacey and compere for the night is Ben Murray. Tickets are £7.50 in advance (includes nibbles) from www.funhousecomedy .co.uk or call North Street Bar on 01733 343785.

He replied – ‘He’s such a liar!’

THE VOODOO STANDS UP

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Bear with, bear with... John Elson will be introducing the writer of BBC1 hit sitcom Miranda, Paul Karensa at The Voodoo Stands Up at Mama Liz’s in Stamford this month. The line up also includes laughs from Andy McBurney, Jim Kelly and Jack Kirwan. Advance tickets are £6 from www.mamaliz.co.uk

Think you can do better? Then give it a go! And this summer you could be vipping it up in the VIP area.

For more details including full information on the VIP visit: www.levityfestival.co.uk

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ields up and down the country are set to see vast crowds descend upon them as festival season arrives. If you’re like me, you'll be at home firstly doing the not so faithful sun dance and secondly trying to plan your weekend attire. The good thing about dressing for festivals is literally 'anything goes'.

There are some gorgeous bits at present on the high street that act as staple pieces for your weekend but if you have that urge to be different from the crowd then make those garments your own by personalising them. Now, I've lost count of the times I've looked at things and thought ‘I could do that’ and yet I still haven't ever got round to doing any of them! Renata Brown at Glitz Boutique on the other hand can… She specialises in customising absolutely anything from trainers to clothes and apparel to high end.

There’s no limit to Renata’s talent, so if it’s fringing, studs, crystals, or feathers you want she'll do her best to show your individuality in every garment. Pricing starts from as little £30.

It's not just your clothes that can be added to as Mel from Melanie Richards Hair Boutique showed me. We've incorporated feathers in the hair which are not only available in this season’s neon trend but can be curled and styled to your desire.

So, just because you're roughing it in a field there's really no reason to feel like you have to blend into the scenery. Let your individual style shine through and Happy Camping!

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Jenny Dress, Dorothy Perkins, Outfit Serpentine Green, £30 Denim waistcoat and wellies customised by Glitzbabyboutique@yahoo.com Rayban aviator sunglasses, The Oculist, Westgate Arcade, £120 Bracelets, Tahlias Closet starting at £11

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Shirt Franklin & Marshall, Maysons, Westgate Arcade, £75 Green Minimum T-shirt, Maysons, £35 Denim cut offs, Topman, Outfit Serpentine Green, £30 Rayban red aviators, The Oculist, Westgate Arcade, £153 Trainers and watch, model’s own Second page

Jenny Jacket customised by Glitzbabyboutique@yahoo.com

T-shirt, Miss Selfridge, Outfit Serpentine Green, £12 Denim shorts,Top Shop, Outfit Serpentine Green, £30 Chain necklace, Tahlias Closet, £15 Skull and crystal necklace, Tahlias Closet, £25.50 Trainers model’s own

Remo Stripe Ralph Lauren T-shirt, Maysons, Westgate Arcade, £50 White Religion T-shirt worn over the top, Maysons, £35 Sleeveless denim jacket, River Island, Serpentine Green, £45 Denim cut off jeans, Topman, Outfit Serpentine Green, £28 Trainers, model’s own Above

Jenny Denim jacket, Miss Selfridge, Outfit Serpentine Green, £49 Beaded top, River Island, Serpentine Green, £38 Denim shorts, River Island, Serpentine Green, £30

Red Wayfarer Raybans (limited edition), The Oculist, Westgate Arcade, £135 Necklace, Tahlias Closet, £37.50

Remo Black studded T-shirt, Topman, Outfit Serpentine Green, £20 Stripe T-shirt worn underneath, River Island, Serpentine Green, £12 Beige Paul Smith shorts, Maysons, £75 Black Wayfarer Raybans, The Oculist, Westgate Arcade, £120 Above left: One of my favourite places to cure my sunglasses addiction is The Oculist in Westgate Arcade because they have a fantastic selection on offer, like these limited addition Raybans for £135.

Bottom left: Feathers for the hair are available to purchase from Melanie Richards Hair Boutique on Bridge Street, Peterborough and prices start from £8.

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Special Sunday all day buffet 12noon – 10pm Children and senior citizens £4.95 per head. Children under 6 years old eat for free. Adults £8.95 per head.

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CHARITY WALKS, FESTIVALS AND CLUBBING… Face of ESP Simona Bajorinaite helped set off around 150 walkers at the second Pop Around Peterborough charity walk in aid of Arthritis Research UK. Organiser Michael Clarke told ESP – “The Boathouse was the perfect start and finishing location, which was complemented even more by the weather. It was great to see walkers of all ages. Everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves.”

Emma Bothamley captured the action for ESP. The first Yaxley Festival was a huge success. Opened by local actor and Harry Potter star Warwick Davis the two day celebration attracted big crowds and it’s hoped it’ll become an annual event. Our photographer Mike Harris headed down there to join the fun.

Meanwhile the nightlife action was captured at Edwards, Flares and Red Room on Broadway. Mitch Brewster did the honours behind the lens capturing an up for it crowd. The next Mixology night is on Friday June 28 when the Adana Twins come to play!

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She’s ‘Young and Beautiful’ – ESP’s Sarah Tempest looks at the rise and rise of Miss Lana Del Rey…

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n 2010 a little known singer from New York posted a music video on YouTube that she’d filmed and edited herself on her MacBook. That video, Video Games, was a hit with music fans including Radio One’s Fearne Cotton and went viral, scoring 75 million views to date. Three years on, Lana Del Rey is the most written about female on the web (according to Google’s figures for 2012) and has never looked back.

Photo: Nicole Nodland

Born plain old Lizzy Grant, Lana Del Rey made her performance debut when she was 19 at an open mic night. “Somebody ran out after me and said – ‘You should come to a night I’m doing next week and play some songs for me’,” she said of that time and the rest, as they say, is history.

It was around this time that she changed her name to the rather more exotic sounding Lana Del Rey. "I wanted a name I could shape the music towards,” she specified in a UK Vogue interview. "I was going to Miami quite a lot at the time, speaking a lot of Spanish with my friends from Cuba – Lana Del Rey reminded us of the glamour of the seaside. It sounded gorgeous coming off the tip of the tongue."

Since that time, Lana has sold over 4 million albums and 5 million singles, won an Ivor Novello award and this year added

a second Brit award to her list of accolades. She’s also fronted a fashion campaign for H&M, is the face of the Jaguar F-Type, which launched last month and has had a Mulberry handbag created in her honour. Not bad for a girl who grew up singing in her local church choir!

She’s currently in the midst of a sell out European tour, the UK leg of which finished in May, but British fans of the enigmatic singer can still get their fix as she’s written and performed songs for the soundtrack of the Great Gatsby movie, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Also featuring music from Beyoncé, Will.i.am and Florence and the Machine, the soundtrack’s produced by none other than Jay-Z and Lana’s contribution, Young and Beautiful is described as ‘hauntingly melodious’. She collaborated with the film’s director, Baz Lurhmann in creating the song and says of the experience – “It was an honour to work with Baz Lurhmann on his amazing adaptation of one of the most extraordinary books ever written. The movie is highly glamorous and exciting; Rick Nowels and I were thrilled to write the song for the film.”

Having achieved so much in her three short years in the limelight, it’s hard to imagine how Lana Del Rey could top the career heights that she’s achieved so far. But

not one to become complacent, she’s currently working on the follow up to her number one album Born to Die which she says will be “a more spiritual affair”. With her star riding so high, it’s bound to be a surefire hit and with so many projects in the pipeline, one thing’s for sure, we can expect to see a whole lot more of Miss Del Rey over the next few years.

For more info on Lana Del Rey and forthcoming projects, follow her on Twitter @LanaDelRey or go to www.lanadelrey.com

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Henry Cavill steps into the famous red boots of DC Comics’ most iconic hero to try and emulate some of the success of the recent Dark Knight trilogy.

Christopher Nolan has lent a hand in an executive producer and writing capacity as this latest take on Krypton’s famous son tries to finally solidify his place in a current generation of cinema – after the mixed reaction to 2006’s Superman Returns.

The future of a possible Justice League movie – DC’s equivalent to The Avengers – seems to be laying heavily on the shoulders of the latest incarnation of The Man of Steel, but 300 and Watchmen director Zack Snyder may just be the man for the job.

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

Russell Crowe has stepped into the shoes made famous by Marlon

Brando by tackling the role of Jor-El, with an impressive cast – including Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Kevin Costner as Jonathan Kent and Laurence Fishburne as Perry White – fleshing out what could be something quite special.

With Michael Shannon playing the role of villainous General Zod, a new chilling theme tune, the promise of more action set-pieces, and a trailer that has truly whetted the appetite of fanboys – let’s hope this truly lives up to expectations.

The lives of The Green Lantern, The Flash, Wonder Woman and even a Christian Bale or re-cast Batman could well depend on it...

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The father and son team of Will and Jaden Smith combine forces in this thriller which is aiming to be the start of a new sci-fi franchise. This is the second post-apocalyptic Earth-based movie out in recent months – after Tom Cruise’s Oblivion – but this undoubtedly has more of a blockbuster feel about it. The Sixth Sense director M Night Shyamalan will hope to reverse his slide from fame by helming his first movie in three years – as young cadet Kitai Raige (Jaden Smith) crash lands with his legendary father Cypher (Will Smith) on an evolved Earth that hasn’t seen humanity for more than 1,000 years.

Brad Pitt takes on the undead – and a particularly tough sub-genre – to try and turn Max Brooks’ novel into a blockbuster movie. He stars as United Nations employee Gerry Lane, as armies and governments start to crumble with a massive zombie pandemic threatening to wipe out the human population. And these are the fast, ravenous, zombietypes seen in the likes of 28 Days Later, not the slow-plodding Romero ones you can simply jog past. Credit to Pitt – who’s supported in the movie by Anthony Mackie (The Hurt Locker) and Bryan Cranston (Argo) – for trying something outside the box.

It may struggle to wrestle the comedy summer crown from The Hangover: Part III, but Seth Rogen and pals – including James Franco and Knocked Up cohorts Jonah Hill and Jay Baruchel – aim to give it a go as an impending apocalypse leaves six partying friends trapped in a Los Angeles house with the likes of Rihanna. As the world unravels outside, dwindling supplies and cabin fever threaten to tear apart their friendship as they struggle for survival – with comedic high-jinks no doubt ensuing. Superbad and The Pineapple Express scribe Evan Goldberg helps out Rogen on directorial duties.

One of the best new animations in recent years – complete with those lovable minions – gets the unsurprising sequel treatment as it goes head-to-head with Monsters University for summer boxoffice glory. Steve Carell’s Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain league to take on a new super criminal (voiced by Benjamin Bratt after Al Pacino recently jumped ship due to creative differences).

An impressive voice cast, which includes Bridesmaids’ Kristen Wiig, The Hangover’s Ken Jeong, and Brit stars Russell Brand and Steve Coogan, will hopefully build on the success of the terrific first outing.

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DEAD ISLAND: RIPTIDE (360/PS3/PC) Out now

Can you ever have too much of a good thing? Dead Island: Riptide doesn't seem to think so.

This sequel to the hit 2011 first-person zombie slashing RPG original picks up directly after the climax of the first game – and it’s more of the same.

But that's no bad thing if you’re a fan of the original, as dismembering zombies and scouring the vast island, be it alone or with up to three others via co-op, is still ridiculously satisfying.

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Whether you import your save or start from scratch, levelling up is addictive – and while the main story is slightly underwhelming, countless side quests and the monstrous 'Dead Zones' will quench your thirst for more blood.

INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US (PS3/360/WIIU) Out now There were fears that a fighting game featuring DC Comics’ most iconic characters couldn’t be this good – but you’d be wrong.

The developers behind Mortal Kombat have put together one of the most surprisingly immersive games of the year – featuring heroes such as Batman, Superman, The Flash and Wonder Woman, to villains such as The Joker, Lex Luthor and Bane – that oozes quality production values.

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Through story or battle modes, this is compelling stuff – and finishing off opponents as the Man of Steel high above the earth is quite literally out of this world.

METRO: LAST LIGHT (360/PS3/PC) Out now

This sequel nicely builds on the post-apocalyptic foundations laid by the 2010 original to provide another inventive first-person shooter that’s just that little bit different.

Publishers Deep Silver showed confidence in developers 4A Games by picking this up from the now-defunct THQ – and even though it’s a tad linear, this world from the Dmitry Glukhovsky novel can be an engrossing experience.

Sadly it’s hampered by a few bugs – crashes and frame-rate problems do give it an unfinished feel – which prevents this from ever reaching classic status.

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But its originality still makes this a slow-burner well worth your attention.

STAR TREK: THE GAME (PS3/360/PC) Out now

With a fresh story and a fully licensed voice cast – including Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto as playable characters Kirk and Spock – hopes of a Mass Effect-style experience were initially very high.

Sadly it's linear stuff from the off, with fiddly controls not helping the predictable third-person 'cover and shoot' procession.

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Loyal Trekkies may still enjoy the battle with reptile-like enemies dubbed 'the Gorn', but it's unlikely to live long and prosper for long – unless you’re an absolute die-hard.

FAR CRY 3: BLOOD DRAGON (360/PS3/PC) Out now

There’s been a lot of hype surrounding this VHS-era downloadable homage (via XBLA and PSN) to action films of the eighties – and it deserves a lot of plaudits for its original tongue-in-cheek take on the genre. Built around the Far Cry 3 engine – without having anything directly to do with my favourite game of last year – you star as a part man, part machine, sergeant (played by The Terminator legend Michael Biehn) out to bring down a ruthless battalion of killer cyborgs.

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The hilarious cut-scenes and comedic touches do cleverly gloss over what’s ultimately only an above-average shooter – but it’s still well worth a playthrough.

Thanks to Andy Clucas for reviews of Call of Duty: Black Ops II & Assassin’s Creed 3.

Thanks to Andy Clucas for reviewing Dead Island: Riptide, and Star Trek: The Game.

Going boldly where pretty much everyone has been before, Star Trek: The Game is something of a damp squib.

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Their hat-trick of European bookings comes in the form of a German duo – the talented and versatile Hamburg pairing of The Adana Twins.

2012 saw one of the biggest EP releases from the duo with Everyday. The Amine Edge & DANCE remix has been a crowd pleaser at Mixology during the past year since its release.

The flipside of the EP is the dark and deep hit ‘Strange’ a rework of The Doors classic track ‘People are Strange’. This was massive last year and charted 8th in the Resident Advisor top 100 tracks for 2012.

These two have been on a hectic worldwide tour of late, including covering for the prestigious Pete Tong show on Radio 1.

Catch them at what’s set to be another sell-out Mixology event at Red Room on Friday June 28.

VANITY @ RED ROOM For one night only Vanity brings you a collection of the biggest urban DJs that have graced the Peterborough scene and the most popular urban rooms for 10+ years. Vanity residents DJ Nick T & DJ Silky D are joined by Eddie Nash (Brown Suga, Faith) Rob T (Envy) & Supa T (The Park). Coming together to put their own unique DJ touch to the Vanity sound, make sure you join them all on Friday June 7 in the Red Room for this unmissable celebration of Peterborough’s urban DJs. Twitter - @VanityRnB / For VIP tables please text / call 07411 25 89 99 or email efrbookings@gmail.com

YOYO EVERY THURSDAY Supplying you with the biggest Thursday night out in Peterborough every week, join the YoYo team as they takeover College Arms, Yates’s, Edwards & Flares with typical student antics, random fancy dress costumes, free giveaways, themed events, discounted premium drinks in all four venues and plenty of banging tunes until the early hours of Friday! To join the guest list for special treats in all venues LIKE the Facebook page – www.facebook.com/YoYoClubNights & Follow the Twitter page - @YoYoClubNights

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BROWNSUGA PRESENTS RONNIE HEREL

Peterborough's longest running RnB night is back on Friday June 21 in Red Room with DJs Eddie Nash, AJ and Radio 1Xtra’s Ronnie Herel playing the finest Urban sounds from the 90s to the present day with sounds that have influenced the last 20 years in soul, swing, hip hop, RnB, ragga, D&B, and garage!

Red Room’s growing popularity is attracting bigger crowds as each event passes. The exciting 400 capacity venue features a powerful Martin Audio Sound System and a cleverly positioned LED DJ booth which turns the whole venue into one intimate dance floor! For VIP tables please text / call 07925 95 88 98 or email efrbookings@gmail.com

OFFICIALCLUB NIGHTS Join the glamorous Beach Club on Friday June 7 with a Veuve Cliquot Champagne Reception and Ushuaia Ibiza Beach album giveaway. Peterborough's craziest party is back with confetti showers, smoke cannons, lazers and the wildest beach club decorations.

Join the guestlist at facebook.com/officialclubmusic

Text 'HALO KARMA' + your full name to 87202 to be added to the guestlist. Check out: www.facebook.com/karmapartiesgroup for more info!

Sonic Circus folks! Addicted to Bass also bring you their new live show featuring a DJ set and live PA from clubland sensation Clare Evers.

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CLUB NIGHT FOR JOE

Saturday nights at Halo are now home to Dirty Little Secrets! Hosted by the Secrets Models with shots, shisha and other secret goodies. Enjoy 50% off all drinks before midnight and don't forget to have a go on the vodka ice luge! Text 'Halo Secrets' + your full name to 87202 to join the guestlist.

Clubbers on the scene will no doubt remember Joe Linskey who brought drum n bass artists to the local scene such as Bad Company, Hype, Andy C, Goldie and many more. Joe was also well known from his time at Club Dissident which he part owned and helped manage for some years.

BECOME A VIP @ ATTICA Attica VIP is launching a new VIP card so if you want to feel like a star, get yourself one!

This over 18s venue on Broadway has some fabulous booths available from £40 which gives you queue jump, waitress service and more – just ask about their great birthday packages. There’s free entry before 11pm, the club’s open until 5am and DJs mixing the best of chart, sexy R’n’B, retro and house. There are great drinks offers on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays so follow them on facebook and twitter for all the latest news.

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SOULJAM SoulJAM returns to Halo for its second party on Friday June 21. Bringing you a night of classic old school R'n'B, 90's hip hop, garage & rare grooves!

Shades of Rhythm legend DJ Rayan Gee back to back with Karma's DJ T-Rex pair up alongside a true UK garage legend; check out www.facebook.com/mysouljam for more info!

KARMA Karma is back at Halo on pay day Friday June 28 for their summer special! Bringing you the usual antics with a unique blend of sexy R'n'B, UK funky, garage & hip hop with the hottest resident DJs from around the country!

There’s more on their facebook page www.facebook.com/events/ 311309082330417

HOUSE PROUD RETURNS After the success of the last three Bank Holiday events House Proud will now be held every last Sunday of the month at Sol Garden with the next one on June 30. The events have gone down a storm and it was one in one out at the last one.

DOMUS @ HALO Domus brings together some of the finest local DJs every month for a night dedicated to deep house, tech house, indie dance & nu disco. On Friday June 14 join Zoe Roberts & Trixie White, Roughly Sealed, Juan Baptiste, Miss Purdy along with Russell James & Drew Tilney. Text 'Halo Domus' + Full Name to 87202 to get £2 off admission.

Sadly Joe was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident and Magpas played a big part in his treatment. His sister and friends are putting on a night in his memory in aid of the charity and if you knew Joe or just loved the music he was so passionate about get yourselves down to Solgarden at The Solstice on July 27. We’ll have more details next month but tickets are £5 each and from tdm_memorial_tickets@yahoo.co.uk or by texting on 07762 440924.

It starts at 2pm and will run on late into the evening with a BBQ throughout the day and free admission!

Menage a Trois returns to Edwards, Flares & Red Room on Friday May 31 transforming the venue with a VIP edge. After a successful launch the Menage A Trois crew is making sure everybody parties like a VIP with the Champagne Guest List Giveaway. Get a FREE bottle of Champagne when you put yourself and a friend on the guest list. Join in the Menage experience with Ménage dancers, pink Champagne reception, chocolate fondue, 3D lasers, film crew and photographers, six DJs spread across three rooms and a brand new VIP area!

To be added to the guest list just TEXT ‘Menage + yours and your friends full name’ to 07411 258999 or go to www.facebook.com/MenageNights

WIDEBOYS @ CENTRAL The Wideboys return to the Stamford club on June 29 with their new Ministry of Sound album so expect a big one from this month’s

Resident Russell James will be joined by some of the usual suspects and a special guest to help end your weekend in style out on the Solstice terrace.

As always expect upfront house music with support from Drew Tilney, Juan Baptiste, Miss Purdy and more acts to be confirmed.

Keep an eye out for details on the House Proud Facebook page and also on Twitter @houseprouduk @solsticepub @russelljamesdj

PETERBOROUGH PASS TO PARTY Liquid, Envy, New York New York and Bar Rock have joined forces with taxi drivers from Peterborough, March, Stamford, Wisbech and Market Deeping for this unbelievable offer.

Your taxi driver will complete a Taxi Pass with the date and amount of your fare, and the club will give you the value of your fare back in drinks vouchers! This offer is valid on Friday and Saturday nights and only valid when paying the full entry price. Call 01733 898005 for the participating taxi companies.

JK nails it as new nail academy and wholesale centre…

Budding nail technicians can now sign up for various specialist courses with May Ly who has 17 years experience and is one of the main UK assessors for Christrio nails. The qualification certificate is recognised worldwide and will ensure you know all there is to know before embarking on a career in the industry.

You know JK Nails in Fengate is the place to go for fabulous fingernails and fantastic nail art – now nail salons or anyone wanting to set up a nail bar can also head there for all their needs.

JK Nails has expanded into the wholesale supply of all things nails! As well as over 10,000 polishes and gels there’s everything from lamps, tables and files – in fact anything you’d need to set up a nail bar – and all at trade prices that can be up to 40% less.

They’re not only exclusive distributors of Christrio products in East Anglia, they’ve now also been passed as a certified training centre and have launched a nail academy on the premises.

The nail salon at JK Nails is stunning but now the wholesale side of the business will also have to be seen to be believed with huge stocks of all the leading brands like Shellac, Essie, OPI and CND as well as a wide range of specialist products purely available in salons.

Pop into the salon and wholesale centre at 30 Fenlake Business Park, Fengate, Peterborough or call 01733 229503.

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HEALTH & VITALITY with Karen Devine

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Ready for a spring clean to boost your get up and go? ESP’s Karen Devine busts the myths on detoxing…

As I write this I have less than 24 hours to jet off to Spain to facilitate a detox week which I love with a passion, not only to meet people of like minds but those open to change and willing to take precious time out for self help and healing.

I’m not writing here about how to detox – this has to be a personalised approach and taken with care, particularly if you have health issues and take medication. However, many people can safely make changes/additions to help the body power up its own healing capacity.

Our body does have its own inbuilt mechanisms designed by nature to do this – but you can’t expect a piece of machinery to be overworked like this, without oiling it or cleaning it. Take our cars, we need to get them serviced each year to clean out the plugs and oil, so what about our fluids such as lymph and blood?

Personalised detox programmes are best as we all tolerate these toxins and their affects differently, and supplements must be carefully chosen to get things right. With that said, we can all have a ‘spring, summer, winter or autumn’ clean up. For us to help our body we have to provide it with good nutrients,

Detox myth busting

‘Detox’ has become the buzz word in recent years, and in many cases overused and misunderstood. I don’t class myself as an expert here but after 14 years studying and researching, lecturing and recently being asked to write new lectures on the subject, I can say with confidence it’s one of the most important aspects of supporting optimal health as our vitality depends on how well our systems are working and ultimately how well we detoxify and produce our cellular energy. We have to be able to capture the toxins, drain and eliminate them out of the body effectively otherwise they’re circulated back in!

Our chemical world is growing at an alarming rate with more and more being introduced into our environment every year. Much of the research looks at the high toxic dose of the substance on the human body but not on the low ‘trace’ amounts that we take in on a consistent basis. Basically what we eat, drink, inhale, put on our skin and of course what’s produced in the body (by-products of metabolism, fungi, bacteria as well as stress hormones etc), has to be detoxified.

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including essential proteins, fats, enzymes (lots of raw veggies and some fruits), vitamins and minerals and of course good hydration and fibre.

You can add in broths, juices and smoothies if you want to enhance your diet further. And not forgetting to remove caffeine, sugars, junk foods, fizzy drinks, alcohol, high antigen foods such as gluten, soy, corn, milk products etc. Oh, and cigarettes, please don’t kid yourself by adding in some luxury nutrients and then have a few crafty fags during the day!

If you experience headaches, lethargy or irritability this is not a detox reaction as many will claim – it is more likely a withdrawal from your addictions such as sugar, tea, coffee etc.

What is crucial is that you stop (or reduce where you can) the sources of chemicals by making a few changes such as: • Remove the junk from your plate and palate (sugars, caffeine, processed foods and the like).

• Source organic foods if you can afford it.

Vulnerable fruits such as berries are sprayed heavily with chemicals, as is lettuce and vulnerable leafy veg, whereas hardier fruits and veg such as avocado, melon and pineapple are more resilient, so you can mix and match to save money or buy more locally grown seasonal fruits and buy a veggie wash to help take off some residue.

• Ditch plastic where possible, exchange cling film for greaseproof paper to wrap foods, and don’t heat foods in plastic trays, use glassware. Ditch plastic bottles and buy a good sports safe drinking bottle or other safe bottle. I will talk about plastic drinking bottles another time!

• Ditch those nasty smelly chemicals you plug in the wall to give a scent and stop spraying the home, open windows or burn natural essence candles.

• Reduce/avoid using hairsprays and spray deodorants, you can find many good essential oil roll on’s or natural deodorants on the market.

• What are you slapping on your skin? The chemicals in some of our skincare products are full of toxic compounds, opt for more natural organic skincare where possible. Most of us can cut down on what we use anyway, one of the best tools I’ve found for soft skin is basically skin brushing – not only does it help lymphatic flow it sloughs off dead skin cells!

Whilst I can fill ESP with information on reducing chemicals and boosting your detoxification capacity, I’ve only skimmed the surface for you here.

If you’re going to have a spruce up, add meditation, yoga, a sauna, soothing music, keep yourself away from excess exercise and stress and give yourself a bit of down time too!

Organically yours, Karen For more information www.karendevine.co.uk My new site is dedicated to detox and digestion along with some other pieces on nutrition and my new transformational coaching and meditation. I’m looking forward to sharing it with you once it is complete.

heaLth and beauty ESP’s Charlotte Jolly has all the latest health and beauty news…

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rainBoW BriGhtS This season is all about eye-popping summer brights; think Joseph and his Technicolor Dream Coat. From nail colours to lipstick, make sure you shine brighter than the sun this season.

Nail It - As far as nails go during these sunshine months, anything goes and the brighter the better. Pick a colour and go crazy with it; reverse French, stripes and polka dots (my personal fave) are all set to be huge. Textured nails are also helping to hot up this summer. Nails Inc Feather Effect polish, available in four beautiful shades, is a great way to start. Made up of lots of strands of feather like particles it adds a pop of colour at the same time as creating a quill effect on your nails. Then there are the Nails Inc Bling It On Neon sets, £20 each, which contain a base colour polish, top coat and most importantly sparkly loose glitter in some amazingly bright colours ideal for summer holidays. Pure mani magic!

Get Lippy – Bold, bright lips are the name of the game for summer 2013 with colour pop pouts taking over the catwalks. Whether it’s hot pink, pillar box red or crazy coral it’s a sure set way to update your look. My first choice coral shade is Barry M Lip Paint in shade 53 – a vibrant coral with a slight shimmer. Looks great for a relaxed day time look yet is easy to build up coverage for a bold blast of colour on nights out. For those of you who really want to stand out from the crowd I recommend Stila’s new After Glow Lip Colour, £12. Available in six funky colours, the crayon style applicator makes them effortless to apply and the formula has staining properties for a long last effect. They’re a whopping three times brighter than conventional colours to give you vibrancy by day but wait for it… they glow in the dark under UV light meaning your summer nights really will come alive. I know I’ll be taking one to Ibiza with me this month.

Eye Popping – When you think of bright, and especially blue, eye shadow it may conjure up images of Pat Butcher but the time has now come to stop being afraid! Trial the trend with one of the high-pigmented Body Shop Colour Crush Eyeshadows. At just £7 a pop you can afford to try them all. For the more daring colouristas out there who want a full on blaze of colour check out MAC’s new Bold Brights Eyeshadow in Heroine (a powerful purple) or Ablaze (full-on fuchsia); a sure set way to get a ‘wow that’s bright, I need my sunglasses’ reaction.

Great GatSBy GroominG With the recent release of the epic film The Great Gatsby it seems that everyone, including men, have gone 1920’s crazy. So tap into your inner Gatsby or treat your dad to some dandy style this Father’s Day with a selection of gentleman’s grooming products from Lush…

Think clean cut, slicked back hair and you’ll have the style of the twenties down to a T. Try Dirty Hair styling cream to help hold hair in place with a matt finish. The 1920’s dandy gent is also known for his smooth, cleanshaven face. Prepare your skin for a cut throat shave by exfoliating twice a week to remove dead skin cells and in-growing hairs. Lush’s Ocean Salt cleanser, infused with lime, sea salt and grapefruit, gives highly polished results for the ultimate well-groomed visage.

The Gatsby lifestyle of late, alcohol fuelled nights might sound glamorous but can result in red, blemished and dehydrated skin – not so stylish. Apply Cosmetic Lad moisturises to calm, heal and protect your skin post shaving.

For those true dandy dads out there who are donning a moustache, ensure his plumage is maintained in place with Ultabalm; after all no one likes drooping upper lip foliage. But, for the ultimate dandy persona and to set pulses racing dab on The Voice of Reason. This bourbon enriched fragrance is reminiscent of smoky jazz clubs with added notes of sandalwood and espresso. You’ll be sure to smell reassuringly oldfashioned!

Br-WoWzerS Model Cara Delevingne is well known for her spectacularly bold and bushy eyebrows which are now all the rage. In fact some women are so desperate to have the ‘Cara Brow’ that they’re resorting to having their eyebrows tattooed on and in some cases even surgery to disguise their pluck happy habits.

But you’ll be pleased to hear that there really is no need to go to such extreme measures thanks to Along Came Betty’s Br-Wow kit. This amazing little compact kit allows you to shape, define and fix your brows for an uber- structured look. You can get brows that wow in just three easy steps…

1) Add a little colour to help shape your brow with the neutral duo 2) For definition apply a touch of wax 3) Set with a dusting of the translucent powder to soften to a hair like finish Available exclusively at Tesco, just £5.99.

Summer Scent of the month I’m a huge fan of Escada’s Limited Edition spring/summer scents they treat us to each year so I could not wait to get my hands on this year’s Cherry In The Air and was I disappointed? Hell no!

cherry. The perfume combines notes of black cherry, raspberries and even mandarin which adds a twist of citrus freshness to offset the almost marshmallow feel it has.

This new Eau De Toilette is fresh yet sweet and really captures the essence and heart of an actual

Not only does it smell delicious but the bottle looks great too with cute little cherries printed on it as

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well as a cherry ring charm on the cap of 50ml & 100ml sizes.

This fun filled fruity fragrance is definitely a winner and available from The Perfume Shop in Queensgate priced at EDT 50ml £34.50 and EDT 30ml £24.50.

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NEW MENU @ THE FALCON It’s a new season and a great new menu has just been unveiled at The Falcon in Whittlesey.

The pub’s spacious restaurant area has had a facelift too and the new dinner menu has seen a host of new dishes introduced.

Their popular Sunday roasts remain a firm favourite at £8.95 per person (£10.45 for two courses or £11.95 for three) but a varied lunch menu and the new dinner menu should attract diners throughout the week.

Manager Colin Wilson takes pride in providing customers with tasty, fresh homemade food and real ales and new chef Phil is making the most of local produce wherever possible.

The lunch menu is available between 12 and 2pm Monday to Saturday and includes light bites like melts and jacket potatoes through to favourites such as homemade sausages and mash, the Falcon burger, lasagne, fish and chips and scampi to name just a few. Bar food is available 5pm – 8pm.

include chestnut mushroom salad and a vegetable strudel.

Starters are £3.75 and desserts £3.50.

As well as dining out, don’t forget they have a decent size function room too with it’s own bar, and plenty of space in the snug bar so it’s ideal for any functions like parties, weddings and christenings, plus there are eight bedrooms in the hotel for any guests traveling from a distance. They serve a selection of real ales, beers, spirits and soft drinks and Sunday roast is £8.95 per person (£10.45 for two courses or £11.95 for three).

To find out more, to book a room or to hire out the function room just call 01733 351001.

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On the new dinner menu, available from 6.30pm – 9pm, you’ll find modern cuisine and a range of dishes priced from £8.95 to £14.95 including everything from mussels to venison meat balls, delicious sea bass through to pork belly or a rack of lamb with tasty accompaniments. Vegetarian options

The Falcon also have a good sized function room, ideal for any parties

CAFÉ CLARKES IS LOOKING GOOD! The latest restaurant on the dining out scene in the city has thrown open its doors and we have to say we’re loving the look of the new Café Clarke’s at the Key Theatre!

ESP went along to a packed preview opening which was a huge success and the team behind it – from Clarkes Restaurant and the Banyan Tree – haven’t looked back.

Dinesh O’Dedra from the Banyan Tree told ESP – “The response has been absolutely awesome. There has been so much interest with people wanting to eat here long before we officially opened. It’s been brilliant and I’m so pleased with the new look of the restaurant too it’s all far better than I ever imagined!”

With 70 covers and special theatre dining packages available it looks like chef Sam is set to be busy. Sam was part of the team at Clarkes restaurant on Lincoln Road

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Fine food with fine views on the Embankment

which specialises in fine dining. Café Clarke’s offers the same quality but has adopted a more bistro feel with freshly cooked British favourites from bubble and squeak to bangers and mash with a modern twist, all accompanied by a varied wine list.

It’s open Tuesday – Saturday for lunch from 12pm to 2.30pm and dinner from 5pm to 10pm, and on Sundays all day from 12pm to 10pm.

We will no doubt be back soon to try their delicious menu but you can find out more on www.cafeclarkes.co.uk and bookings are now being taken on 01733 561465. See you there!

riva’s opening success anks to all our customers who attended our Wild West Night

Riva has moved into the former premises of I Toscanini in Eye from its previous home at the Key Theatre and reports coming in are good.

The response so far has been amazing with the team telling us it’s all gone far better than anyone dared hope, and they’re recommending advance reservations regardless of the day of the week!

There’s been a change to their Sunday opening hours to 12.00 till 8pm, which is extra to what they offered when based at The Key, and they’re now also open on Bank Holiday Mondays.

Owner Chris Falco told ESP – “The satisfying part to it all is that Riva is welcoming back so many regulars who’ve told us that not only does the restaurant itself offer far more

character, our location coupled with our car park makes the whole experience nicer.

“Local residents have also been outstanding; they’ve been making great use of having ‘a true taste of Italy’ on their doorstep over the last few weeks.”

Riva is now offering seasonal specials over and above the a la carte menu, including sea bass fillets rolled with bacon served on a risotto marinara or grilled swordfish with insalata misto. Sounds gorgeous!

Look us up on www.vesuviowhittlesey.com 1 Eastgate Mews, Whittlesey, PE7 1PU T: 01733 204599 W: www.vesuviowhittlesey.com Tue-Sat 12 noon – 2:30pm 6pm – 10pm Sun, Mon & Bank Holidays - Closed

They’ve also introduced a menu to cater for business people wanting to lunch – a Pranzo Rapido menu in addition to the a la carte menu, still freshly prepared but a slightly smaller and more speedy option.

To book call 01733 894952.

TREAT YOUR DAD WITH DINNER @ THE BULL Treat your dad to a three course meal this Father’s Day (Sunday June 16 if you've forgotten) at the Bull Hotel where they’ll be throwing a special Father’s Day Lunch in celebration of all the hard working dads out there.

The lunch consists of a three course meal, tea, coffee & mints. There’s also a gift courtesy of the hotel for any fathers that attend!

The price for the meal is £18.95 per adult and £13.00 for children under 10 years. To book a table for the event call 01733 561364.

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Stamford CALLING

STAMFORD ARTS CENTRE'S SUMMER BALL For a sensational evening of Ballroom, Latin and Sequence head to the Summer Ball with Ann Gibbons in the impressive Georgian ballroom of Stamford Arts Centre on Saturday June 29.

ARE YOU READY FOR JOOLS? So have you got your tickets for the big Stamford gig for this month? Top music man Jools Holland will be playing his boogie woogie to the crowds at Burghley.

The ex-Squeeze pianist and host of TV’s ‘Later with…’ as well as the annual Hootenany on New Year’s Eve will be performing live on Saturday June 8 in Burghley Park.

Jools will be bringing his wonderful band plus special guests Roland Gift, the voice of Fine Young Cannibals, Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall. It’s a rare opportunity to see one of the biggest names in music performing at a unique venue.

Talented comedians Lucy Porter and Joe Lycett are previewing their Edinburgh Fringe Festival shows at the So Comedy Night at the Stamford Arts Centre on Friday June 14.

Tackling the big subjects; Lucy Porter happiness, home shopping, friendship and the psychological impact of daytime TV's Dom Littlewood, it's a feel-good night of comedy that will appeal to audiences of all ages.

The Guardian have called it 'Imaginative and cheekily subversive comedy... entertainingly mischievous'.

Tickets are £15 (£13 concessions / £12 students and groups) and are available from the box office by calling 01780 763203 or by visiting Alex Jones www.stamfordartscentre.com.

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This is a wonderful opportunity to dress up and take to the floor for a fabulous evening of dancing.

Tickets are £17.50 and are available from the box office on 01780 763203 or by visiting www.stamfordartscentre.com.

Tickets are £37.50 available from Burghley House 01780 752451 or visit www.burghley.co.uk or Stamford Arts Centre on 01780 763203. There is also a 24hr hotline ‘See Tickets’ on 0844 2097364.

SO COMEDY NIGHT WITH LUCY PORTER AND JOE LYCETT

The night begins with a Pimms reception before introducing you to an array of music which will make you want to dance your way through the night! A first class buffet will also be available for you to enjoy.

STAMFORD FEAST 2013 Based on the amazing success of the last two events, the Stamford Feast, part of The Big Lunch, will be back for its third year on Sunday June 9, hosted by Stamford Town Council.

With attractions such as a chilli eating competition, a funfair and a drinks marquee the Stamford Meadows are the place to be for what is fast becoming an annual tradition.

An estimated 12,000 people visited the site throughout the day last year and this year’s array of multi-cultural events and cuisines is expected to lure even more visitors for 2013.

This event promises to be fun for all the family, especially for those with big appetites!

SUMMER SOUNDS FROM STAMFORD BRASS An evening of big band brass is coming to the Stamford Corn Exchange on Saturday July 6 when our very own Stamford Brass perform their annual summer concert.

This great up tempo summer music sensation contains a mix of contemporary and classic songs performed in a variety of sparkling arrangements. A must for fans of big booming musicianship, the performance will delight audiences of all ages and features Stamford Brass's newest young talents

For more info visit www.visitstamford.com/feast.

Tickets are £10 (£9 concessions) and are available from the theatre box office on 01780 766455 or by visiting www.stamford-corn-exchange.co.uk.

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STAMFORD

FESTIVAL PARADE Every year in June for almost 30 years, Stamford & District Kiwani's have organised the Stamford Festival Parade of Floats through our historic market town and this year’s event will be held on Saturday June 29.

This year the committee want to make the festival an extra special occasion and are asking for YOUR participation in the parade either with a float, or just as part of a walking group.

The parade’s a celebration of the town’s community and spirit and as this is now officially the best place to live in Britain, what better way to celebrate than to generate a true community atmosphere on the day.

It doesn’t involve much effort or expense and if you’ve entered before you will know this feeling. If you haven’t entered before now is the time to do so and contribute to a true community event in your town.

The theme for this year’s parade is 'Cartoon Characters', so dust off those Mickey Mouse ears you got from Disneyland and come join the festivities!

For more info and an entry form to participate in the parade please visit www.visitstamford.com/stamford-festival-parade-2 Alex Jones

GEORGIAN FESTIVAL SET FOR TOP-TOWN STAMFORD Stamford will host its first ever Georgian Festival in September to celebrate the town’s colourful heritage and architecture.

The weekend festival which will run from Friday September 27 – Sunday September 29.

Dan Cruickshank, art historian and BBC television presenter and Annie Grey, celebrated BBC food historian, will be speaking at the festival all about Georgian history and lifestyle. As well as these talks the festival will include exotic animals which were popular in the Georgian period, a town crier and live period music and

dance. And that's just the tip of the iceberg.

Mayor and council chairman Brian Charles Sumner told ESP – “After last summer’s Jubilee events and Olympics torch relay, we are thrilled to have another big event in Stamford.”

We’ll have more in future issues but for now you can email South Kesteven District Council at pr@southkesteven.gov.uk or telephone 01476 406494 if you need to know more.

Alex Jones

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Carlos ‘El Tano’

Andy Slater

This month Andy meets

the city’s king of the drums …

Photos: Emma Bothamley

Carlos with Business Manager, and fellow musician, Lorna Stockdale

Carlos ‘El Tano’

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itting quietly in a unit down Vicarage Farm Road is one of the city’s most accomplished and travelled musicians, Carlos Parlato, ‘El Tano’ to his friends.

However, to confine his talent to the city would perhaps undersell this world renowned percussionist and drummer having played alongside music legends Gloria Estefan, Rickey Martin and Christina Aguilera, he truly is a global talent.

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina he first started drumming at the age of six, influenced by his two uncles. They’re both musicians and Carlos used to hear them play when he was very young and wanted to do the same. His mum gave him a saucepan and a wooden stick to calm him down one day and the rest is history.

His formal musical education began at the Berklee College of Music in the United States. “There were some cool musicians around the campus at that time,”

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Carlos tells me. Names like Horatio Hernadez, (Dizzy Gillespie) Denis Chambers (Parliament and Funkadelic) Dom Famularo (BB King) and Chester Thompson (Phil Colins) which is quite and an inspiration in itself.

He started working for the Warner record label when he was just 16 years-old, a prodigious talent indeed. “I was 16 years-old and one of their resident drummers, I saw stars every day it was incredible!” Time soon saw him touring with Gloria Estefan and Ricky Martin. “Both Ricky and Gloria were really nice people to work with – they had very good personalities which is just as important as making the music. They both have a huge passion for music which is felt by anyone they work with. They don't have huge egos like some famous musicians.”

To try and put that into perspective she was a star on both sides of the Atlantic and topping the charts on both

sides so those whose memory serves them well will remember her face was all over the place.

Later he toured with Rickey Martin another global mega star known to all. At this point Carlos’ English superlatives are expressed in head shakes, smiles and hand gestures such was the euphoria of being in such a position. Suffice to say he recorded on albums with him between 1981 – 1995.

By 1988 he’d become a professor of drums and percussion at the Direccion de Cultura University in Buenos Aires but again the stars would come a calling in the shape of Christina Aguilera. The 1999 album Mi Reflejo features Carlos and he toured with her during 1998 – 1999. “Christina is a standard very good person she is hyped up by the media to be a diva just for publicity. Music is her main focus and most important to her,” Carlos tells me.

All in all he’s featured on 135 albums over the years – check out his work with Latin American giants Los Tulipanes with whom he worked between 2000 and 2003 – how many stars can say they’ve achieved that kind of total? Very few.

What it does is stand testimony to the quality of his playing that bands want him to play live and to session, a feat rarely heard of these days and may never be achieved by people on any instrument in the future.

Family in Peterborough brought him here, his brother and uncle have lived in the country for more than 35 years, and some family came after the war. His mum, dad and family also live here. Carlos has made this his home for just over 10 years where he plays nationally with his band G-Tano occasionally and played Glastonbury with Kissmet. He also played alongside Emerson Lake and Palmer in drum clinics, however he now indulges his other passion in music, teaching.

Carlos has always spent lots of time teaching kids with disabilities especially Autism. A true case of a man giving back to a profession that’s been good to him.

From his studio and teaching business in Vicarage Farm Road he immerses himself in the kids and in running a high quality recording studio. “Yes the business matters and that we record to a perfect quality but the kids matter to me, it is good to see them smile and be happy and learn.”

You can also learn drums and percussion from him, and I say this without hype – he is a real master, this guy is the real deal.

He’s now rebranded his studio as the El Tano Music Academy with business support from fellow musician Lorna Stockdale who added – “I’m really proud to be leading the expansion with Carlos – his passion for music just shines through.”

Contact Carlos and his team through www.eltanodrums.com or call him on 01733 873147.

FESTIVAL OF THE MONTH THE BIG SOUL WEEKENDER 14-16 JUNE Well I guess a few of you out there wouldn’t think this my normal cuppa but we went last year and had a great time. The Big Soul Weekender at The Plough in Farcet Fen promises to be another weekend of classic chart soul and Motown interspersed with some rarer Northern Soul club classics.

Yeah there are live bands as well; Friday night has a Blues Brothers Tribute which you all love. Come on you do love them, Shake Your Tail Feather, Hold On I’m Coming, Minnie the Moocher…the song list goes on and on, what is there not to like?

Saturday has The Ultimate Temptations – again classic songs, Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone, My Girl, Ain’t too Proud to Beg, Wish it Would Rain, again class, pure class.

You also get loads of DJs Friday night and all day Saturday and Sunday.

Names you know as well Julz, Skip Stuart, Steve Jason, Paul Donnelly,

Martin Sanford and my old mate Neil Bull just to name a few.

Now I don’t profess to be a massive Motown and Northern fan (I have been to the Stax Museum in Memphis twice so we are talking different there) but last year the crowd was great – friendly, knowledgeable, they were up for a good laugh and that’s what matters.

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For the weekend you’re talking £20… yes £20 and that includes camping which quite a few did last year. Just Friday tickets are £10, Saturday £12 and Sunday £5 so it makes sense to bag a weekender pass.

As I said it’s at the Plough which ain’t a million miles away and you can get your tickets from there www.theploughonline.com or phone 01733 844307.

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

Keith says...

A packed house at the Cock Inn, Werrington, saw Hooker in a celebratory mood as the band’s keyboard player, Pasq Chiarizia, celebrated his 50th birthday in fine style.

Nice to see classic rock can be played by a man wearing a giant tin badge on his chest (‘I’m 50’)!

The addition of the keyboards has certainly enabled Hooker to expand their set list with some great variety to the music.

PURPLE ZEPPELIN! Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin – together on the same bill. A dream gig that never was – until now! The music of two of the greatest heavy rock bands of all time will be brought together by Purple Zeppelin. They appear on Saturday June 15 at Stamford Corn Exchange starting at 7pm. Many years have passed since the last UK gigs from the classic line-ups of both bands, and the original Led Zeppelin in particular are the band that I most wish I’d seen live, but didn’t.

SHAKE HANDS ERIC RELEASE SINGLE

You can also catch Shake Hands Eric on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire’s Tom Simkins show on June 22.

Purple Zeppelin are four talented and versatile musicians who bring great showmanship to their performances. All have been gigging and session musicians for many years and are genuine admirers of both Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin.

Since 2005 they’ve been selling out venues up and down the country and their reviews have been tremendous. As far as I know, this is their first appearance in our area.

To hear the latest single, visit www.reverbnation.com/shakehandseric

Tickets available from Stamford Corn Exchange in Broad Street. Box office phone 01780 766455.

Local band, Shake Hands Eric, have released a new download single, Turning Down the Thunder and like previous releases it’s receiving wide internet play. The band whose own compositions remind me of a cross between The Eagles and Crowded House are Richard Young, singing and guitar, Andy Tonkin on piano, Mark Hurrell with bass, Ken Robson on lead guitar, and Les Potton on drums.

Photo: Mike Harris

They’re next scheduled for two gigs on Saturday June 8. Firstly in the afternoon at Field of Dreams in Whittlesey and then doing the late night music from 11pm at North Street Bar in Peterborough.

Pasq, as many will know, is multi-talented, being the owner of Verso Hair salon in Westgate. So I thought of some songs that Hooker could have featured on the night. They include: Whitesnake’s ‘Hair I Go Again’ First Cut is the Deepest Tinted Love

Purple Zeppelin bring a ‘full on’ two and a half hour show, with costume changes for each band and it also comes complete with Ritchie Blackmore’s lute, Jimmy Page’s twin neck guitar and a very special violin bow solo.

PLOUGHMAN’S CHARITY BEER FEST

The Ploughman in Werrington Centre is holding its annual Charity Beer Fest on the weekend of July 4 to 7.

And what a bill of live bands throughout the whole weekend…

Friday Night: Hooker (celebrate 20 years.)

The pub will be presenting 59 + ales, ciders and there will also be German Jeff's BBQ, a charity auction and live music!

Saturday Day: Nil By Mouth (all doctors, nurses and consultants) Saturday Night : Motor City Vipers

Sunday Day: Children of The Revolution Sunday Night: Citizen Smith It starts with a beer preview night on Thursday night and all money raised goes to the Kelly Simmonds Fund at RSSC @Papworth Hospital.

Comb Together Hair do you go to my Lovely?

AND anything by Scissor Sisters, Cutting Crew, Style Council or Blow Dry Monkeys.

Any other suggestions?

The band have another celebration – their 20th together – at the Ploughman in Werrington in early July. It’s the pub’s Charity Beer Festival, details to the right on the event.

So it made me wonder whether there are any more celebrations for Hooker this year?

Rumour has it that Trev and his orange boiler suit have been together for 25 years!

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SOUNDS CENTRAL Central Park in Peterborough is a wonderful area to hold an all day music festival, and after huge success last year Sounds Central returns to the venue aiming to bring a festival atmosphere with some fantastic music. The organisers are bringing a range of artists normally found playing some of the UK’s bigger music venues and festivals. Already the line up boasts the following artists: Charlie Alexander, Zakk Zoot Grey, Latino Sound, Keltrix, Opaque and Burning Codes.

In addition to the music, there’s a selection of interesting workshops and craft stalls including some hands on activities from the Green Back Yard and Beat This. There’ll be a selection of Peterborough’s finest poets, painters and other artists.

It’s for all ages and its free! It’s on at Central Park in Peterborough on Sunday June 9 and runs from midday until 6.30pm.

Photos: Chris Brudenell

The Talbot Inn

THE WILLOW FEST IS COMING

5 North Street, Stilton, Cambs, PE7 3RP Tel: 01733 240291 www.facebook.com/talbotstilton www.talbotstilton.co.uk

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Not long to go music fans and we’re getting excited!

The countdown to this year’s mega free music event The Willow Festival (TWF) is now on with new bands being added by the day. But do we hear cries of ‘Hope the flaming weather improves…’? Never fear folks the organisers have it all sorted. Not only are there seven marquees giving cover to thousands while various bands take to the stages, but they’re bringing in the most enormous structure that’ll provide cover for around 17,000 music lovers watching the main acts – so whatever our good old British summer throws at us, rain or shine, your viewing pleasure won’t be marred by a soaking or sunburn! We like it.

“Interest in The Willow Festival generally is really picking up and from what we’re hearing I think we’re looking at some huge crowds over the weekend.”

You may have been along to some of The Willow Festival Acoustic Showcase sessions at venues across the area and had your musical appetite whetted, well they’ve proved so successful a special acoustic marquee has been added to the line-up.

It’s not just music of course there’ll be plenty of food and drink, stalls and fair ground rides including a brand new mega ride which we’re told will blow you away!

TWF organiser Mark Ringer told ESP – “I’m really pleased with this addition and the chance to provide another outlet for even more music and its thanks to venues like The Crown, Mama Liz's in Stamford, North Street Bar, The Palmserston Arms and The Solstice who’ve got behind it.

• Monday – Poker night from 7.30pm • Wednesday – Steak night from 6pm • Thursday – Quiz night from 8.30pm • Friday – Fish & Chip night from 6pm • Sunday – Sunday Roast 12.00pm – 3pm • Real Ales • Extensive Beer Garden • Fresh homemade food

This fabulous free – yes that’s FREE festival – takes place over three days on The Embankment in Peterborough from July 12 – 14 and will showcase in excess of 150 artists with a big emphasis on local talent as well as plenty from further afield being signed up every week. Some of those already on the bill are Paolo Morena, The More I See, The Floe, Silver Street (from Norway!), Thumpermonkey, Groove Cartel, Straw Bear, Echoes of Floyd and Aladdinsane.

ESP is proud to sponsor this great family orientated music festival in the city and will keep you up to date with all the latest on www.espmag.co.uk but look out for a full feature in the July issue.

For more info visit www.willowfestival.org.uk and their facebook page.

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The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road

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CUTTIN LOOSE

MAXWELL HAMMER & SMITH Fletton Club, Fletton

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The Masons Arms, Bourne The Stage, FASTER MUTTLEY Market Deeping The Cross Keys, THE RELICS Oundle Road The Cherry Tree,

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SYMPTOM Charters, Town Bridge

OPEN MIC WITH DAVE AN PHIL

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The Boat Inn, Whittlesey

The Bell Inn, Weston Hills

REVOLVER

UNDERCOVER

Bourne Festival, Bourne

The Cock Inn, Werrington

The Fayre Spot, Bretton

HOOKER Working Mens Club, Sawtry

KICKBACK The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road

SLIDE TO OPEN The Golden Fleece, Stamford

SUBWAY'77 Waggon & Horses, Langtoft

THE GANGSTERS The Brewery Tap, Westgate

THE GUARDS Charters, Town Bridge

THE NUGGETEERS North Street Bar, Peterborough

SUN JUN 2 OLLY MURS + STOOSHE + DIANA VICKERS + TICH + ED DREWETT

TUE JUN 11

MIND THE GAP The Bluebell, Werrington

OPEN MIC WITH NEW JAMES EDMONDS GENERATION The Bull, Newborough CRASH AND BURN

FRI JUN 14

CUTTIN LOOSE The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

Ebeneezers, Woodston

SLIDE TO OPEN

ONE EYED CATS

GROUNDED

The Straw Bear, Whittlesey

Charters, Town Bridge

PURPLE ZEPPELIN

The Braza Club, March

LIGHTS OUT

THU JUN 27

THE MORE I SEE

DBS

Childers, Whittlesey

SWEET REVENGE

The Solstice, Northminster The Blue Boar, Eye

The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road

NOISY NEIGHBOURS

OPEN MIC

THE HIGH ROLLERS

The Fayre Spot, Bretton

The Cock Inn, Werrington

The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

The Cock Inn, Werrington

ROCKET JUMP

THE LIMIT

North Street Bar, Peterborough

JOE DRISCOLL The Brewery Tap, Westgate

PORKY PIG The Fayre Spot, Bretton

RAMSHACKLE SERENADE Charters, Town Bridge

PORKY PIG ROB 'N' DAVE

Ebeneezers, Woodston

STEALER

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The Letter B, Whittlesey

THE 707 UK The Burghley Club, Burghley Square

THE ONE EYED CATS

SAT JUN 22

FRI JUN 7

SHAKE HANDS ERIC

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North Street Bar, Peterborough

ELECTRIC WARRIORS

The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

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Mama Liz’s, Stamford

The Blue Boar, Eye

THE HIGH ROLLERS

The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

THE 707 UK

FEMALE VOCALIST

THE LES WOODS BAND

The Cross Keys, Oundle Road

The Letter B, Whittlesey

SAT JUN 1

JOEL EVANS

AMPLIFIED

The Fayre Spot, Bretton

The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road

The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

The Falcon, Whittlesey

WHITE SPIRIT

SUN JUN 9 JOE SOLO

FRANKLY MY DEAR The Cock Inn, Werrington

Palmerston Arms, Oundle Road

THE CHUCK NORRIS EXPERIENCE

NEW GENERATION CRASH & BURN

Stamford Corn Exchange, Broad Street

The Cock Inn, Werrington

TIGER CLUB (CITIZEN SMITH, RETROLUX)

THE PULSE

The Solstice, Northminster

The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road

Wellhead Field, Bourne

SHANE POOLE

The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road The Railway, Ramsey

HOOKER

The Cross Keys, Oundle Road

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The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road

JOOLS HOLLAND + ROLAND GIFT + RUBY TURNER + LOUISE MARSHALL The Angel Inn, Yarwell

North Street Bar, Peterborough

Chatteris Show, Furrowfields Rec The Ploughman, Werrington

SHANE POOLE

MICKY FLYNN

LIVE BANDS

ROCKET'57

SAT JUN 8

Burghley House, Stamford

MARCEL P AND THE DELTAPHONICS

DR A'S RHYTHM & GROOVES

RETROLUX

The Axe & Cleaver, Boston

The Cock Inn, Werrington

Central Park, Peterborough Kings Cliffe

FRI JUN 21

RETROLUX

CUTTIN LOOSE

ZEB ROOTZ

OPAQUE + GONE TO BURNING CODES THE DOGS + LATINO SOUND The Kings Cliffe Club,

The Ploughman, Werrington

The Ploughman, Werrington

The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

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The Embankment, Peterborough

The Carpenters Arms, Stanground

THE SOUND INJECTORS

Live music sets from 11pm

The Ploughman, Werrington

THE RELICS The London Inn, Stamford

The Carpenters Arms, Boston

TUE JUN 18

DR A'S RHYTHM & GROOVES FILTHY LUCRE The Cock Inn, Werrington

North Street Bar, Peterborough

AMPLIFIED

SAT JUN 15

OPEN MIC

The Angel Inn, Yarwell

The Cock Inn, Werrington

The Solstice, Northminster Hole in the Wall, Stamford

HANNIBAL’S HEROINES + LESLEY CURTIS BAND + IDENTITY CRISIS + PETROLOGY St Martin’s Field Chatteris

Oundle Road

SUN JUN 30

FRI JUN 28

THE DIZZY MISS LIZZYS CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION Charters, Town Bridge The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

HOOKER The Dragon, Werrington

FRI JUL 5 RAMSHACKLE SERENADE

LESLEY CURTIS + MEG MCPARTLIN + JAMES MORGAN

The Crown, Lincoln Road

Mama Liz's, Stamford

THE OVERDUBS

OPEN MIC WITH DAVE AN PHIL

THE MORE I SEE The Cross Keys, Oundle Road The Blue Boar, Eye

The Boat Inn, Whittlesey

SAT JUL 6

REVOLVER

BE BOP A LULAS

SHANE POOLE

TWENTY 4

THU JUN 20

The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road

CIRCA 73 CUTTIN LOOSE

The Boat Inn, Whittlesey

OPEN MIC WITH WALKWAY JAMES EDMONDS The Cherry Tree,

The Golden Fleece, Stamford

The Blue Boar, Eye

OPEN MIC WITH DAVE AN PHIL

Hole in the Wall, Stamford The Cock Inn, Werrington

The Angel Inn, Yarwell The Bluebell, Dogsthorpe

TOM & PETE ACOUSTIC

ANTOINE FLEURIOT

The Ploughman, Werrington

THE SOUND INJECTORS

Ebeneezers, Woodston

PSYCHO BOMBS

The Cock Inn, Werrington

The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

SLIDE TO OPEN

SWITCHBLADE

The Fayre Spot, Bretton

SOUL WEAVER The Cross Keys, Oundle Road

THE LITTLE DAVE BAND The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road

The Angel Inn, Yarwell

THE ROCKET DOGS The Straw Bear, Whittlesey

THE SOUND INJECTORS Abbey Hotel, Crowland

THE RAINMEN North Street Bar, Peterborough

SAT JUN 29 AGGI JAROCKA North Street Bar, Peterborough

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