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SHAYNE WARD PERFORMS AT TRUCKFEST The month gets off to a great start with a bank holiday and celeb’s heading to the ‘boro!

Truckfest have secured X Factor winner and soap sensation Shayne Ward for their event at the East of England Arena and Events Centre on Sunday May 5! You’ll be able to see Shayne perform a backlog of hits on the live Plaza stage.

The weekend also includes appearances from I’m A Celebrity winner Harry Redknapp on Monday May 6, Vloggers Kev Tee, Trucker Jay, Luke C in a HGV and Trucker Jenko throughout the weekend and YouTube sensation Marty Mone performing and meeting fans all weekend!

There’ll also be top tribute acts Gladness and Little Mixx to get you singing and dancing.

Families can also enjoy main arena action from car crushing monster trucks, jaw dropping stunt displays from motorcycle team Broke FMX, an extensive family fun fair and inflatable kids zone, mini Super Trucks, children’s Princess and Super Hero character appearances and of course thousands of vehicles on show – including the awesome Smokey and the Bandit truck!

Find out all about the event and purchase discounted tickets at www.truckfest.co.uk.

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FERN MCCANN COMES TO QUEENSGATE

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A fantastic fashion event with Ferne McCann kicks off this month in style!

Queensgate Shopping Centre reveals its sizzling new season of fashion, at its spectacular free Summer in the City two-day event launching on Saturday May 4 with celebrity personality Ferne McCann.

If you want to get on-trend and summer ready there’ll be stylists, make-up artists and experts in Central Square with four fab fashion zones.

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products bought in the centre can be personalised.

It’s suitable for men and women of all ages and fashion styles. Whether you’re looking to upcycle, find a new staple piece or want to nail those contours, there’ll be something for everyone.

If you want to know what’s in for the new season head down either day on May 4 & 5 to catch talks from their fashion experts about the must-have styles.

More details about the event will be revealed on Queensgate’s social media pages and website, including which retailers will be out in force.

COMEDY @ SAMM’S BAR Samm’s bar on Bridge Street has some great live entertainment and has added comedy nights with Pear Faced Comedy to the mix. The headliner on July 2 is Mock The Week regular Gary Delaney!

Gary’s the only comic ever to have got two gags in the same top 10 for Dave’s TV Funniest Jokes from the Edinburgh Fringe and his last tour was extended four times and took in over 200 venues so don’t miss out!

Tickets are now on sale for this one and also for Chris McGlade headlining on May 7.

Chris is one of the hottest and most sought after acts on the circuit at the moment and is a true delight to watch. Tickets are only £5 and are also on sale now.

THRIVE VEGAN SUMMER FESTIVAL Following the overwhelming success of Peterborough’s first Vegan Christmas Festival (an event which will return later this year), the organisers of the event – the Thrive Tribe – are planning a very special summer gathering on June 23.

This ticketed, intimate event will feature talks from the likes of vegan Olympic athlete Fiona Oakes.

Vegan internet sensations Cath Kendall and Jordan Steven will also speak, along with a

representative from Extinction Rebellion. There’ll also be a full programme of interactive workshops, including guided meditation, yoga, cacao ceremonies, henna and nature crafting. There’s also live music featuring local acts such as Opaque, A Great Notion and Pennyless as well as ethical national names including The Lartey Sisters and The High Breed.

You can enjoy food and some retial therapy too all in the beautiful setting of Moonhenge on the outskirts of Peterborough.

Tickets are £22 for adults and £18 for 11-16-year-olds. Under-11s go free with a ticket-holding adult. They are available from www.eventbrite.com/e/thrivevegan-summer-festival-tickets.

APPRENTICESHIPS OPEN DAY Exam season is in full swing and students across the city are starting to think – What’s Next?

Staying in full time education may not be what all teenagers want so it’s well worth considering Apprenticeships and you can find out more at a special open day coming up on Thursday June 13.

Apprenticeships are a great way to combine further study with the world of work. Unlike traditional educational routes Apprenticeships help to build work experience and gain industry qualifications without the debts of university or college.

Entry requirements differ depending on the Apprenticeship course and employer but as a guide Apprentices require 4 GCSE’s at minimum grade C or equivalent so it’s important students concentrate on their exams.

If you are looking for a vacancy in Peterborough you can visit the newly updated PRC website where you can find useful guides and the latest vacancies from local employers who are supported by PRC. Current vacancies include Hilton Foods, Hobart UK, Gathercole Race Engines, Nene Park Trust and East of England Arena.

To find out more visit www.peterborough.ac.uk/appre nticeships or visit their next open day on Thursday June 13.

VODAFONE ROLLS OUT MORE GIGAFAST BROADBAND You’ll spot the team and the Vodafone van out an about on May 4 at the Connect Park opening on Bourges Boulevard.

Register your interest for a chance to win free Gigafast 900 and enjoy activities taking place throughout the day.

They’ll then be at the Herlington Centre from May 6 – 12 and again from May 13 – 19 and on Cathedral Square from May 27 – June 2.

More areas around Peterborough are coming on stream for Vodafone Gigafast broadband including all of the area between Welland Road and the A47, Parnwell north of the local centre, Newark Avenue and all joining roads.

They’re rolling it out across the city and are beginning activity in the Ortons and will be heading to Paston very soon and expanding the area available between the A47 and Gunthorpe Road.

Don’t forget that if you want to register your interest, and you’re in an area that’s live or soon will be and you’re able to order, just use this ESP link – https://referme.to/MstRrWo – and you will get a £25 Amazon voucher when you get connected and you’ve paid your second bill.

SING FOR LIFE 2019: 40 WOMEN WANTED! Fancy a new challenge ladies?

Launching this month, Sing for Life aims to sign up 40 local women with a range of previous singing experience (including none) to rehearse over 10 weeks for a charity concert supporting Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice at the Cresset on Saturday July 20. The project aims to make singing inclusive and accessible to all women regardless of age, social background or previous experience “Sing for Life is not about ďŹ nding the next Adele; it’s about helping ordinary women ďŹ nd their voice,â€? says William Prideaux, the

project’s director. “So many people lack conďŹ dence or genuinely believe they can't sing, but deep down just about everyone secretly has a favourite karaoke number, and – we promise – our very experienced music team will have you singing, and loving it, in no time!â€?

Sing for Life launches with introduction sessions at the John MansďŹ eld Campus on Thursday May 9 (5.30-9.30pm) and Saturday May 11 (2-4pm). Absolutely no previous singing experience is necessary, just a willingness to step out of your comfort zone, get stuck in and give it a go!

For further information call 01733 425194 or email info@peterboroughsings.org.uk.

FASHION AND FIZZ Peterborough is going to be in fashion this May when a special style evening is held at John Lewis & Partners Peterborough to raise funds for Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice.

Fashion and Fizz on Thursday May 9 will see the Queensgate store’s personal stylists give informal style talks, fashion advice, a fragrance talk and sampling. They’ll show you how to wear an outďŹ t two ways by dressing it up or down according to the occasion.

Tickets cost ÂŁ10 and include ďŹ zz and nibbles. They’re available from either the reception at Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice or Customer Services on the First Floor at John Lewis & Partners Peterborough.

For more information, contact the Fundraising Team at Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice on 01733 225999.

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Platform8 Festival is here Season 6 of the Platform8 Festival in Peterborough returns from May 7 – 17 as Jumped Up Theatre bring an astonishing line-up of shows to a venue very near you.

The festival’s packed with refreshing new theatre so make sure you check the full line up on the website.

One not to miss is MTV and YouTube spokenword star Yomi Sode when he brings COAT – Confessions Of A Teenager to the Millennium Centre on Eastfield Road/Dickens Street for one performance only on Friday May 10. Yomi traces family memories and maps hopes for his future, as a young black man trying to defeat stereotypes, through food and stories that have been handed down from generations. You get to eat Yomi’s cooking as part of the show, which will be followed by music by DJ Red Snapper.

A good night out is also guaranteed with Elise Heaven’s She’s A Good Boy at The Brewery Tap on Sunday May 12. Fresh from an acclaimed tour and sell-out shows at Battersea Arts Centre, Elise’s stories and songs about one person’s non-binary experience will open your hearts and make you laugh about absurdities, such as men’s vs. women’s socks and dehumanising corporate uniform codes.

For more details of what’s on when, go to www.jumpeduptheatre.com or check Platform8 out on social media.

Peterborough Arts Cinema This month’s Thursday night screenings at Peterborough Arts Cinema is another eclectic mix.

Thursday May 2 it’s The Old Man and the Gun starring Robert Redford, Sissy Spacek and Casey Affleck, based on the true story of Forrest Tucker from his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public.

On Thursday May 9 it’s Waru, a groundbreaking production from nine female Maori filmmakers, telling the story of a small New Zealand town coming to terms with the death of a young boy at the hands of his caregiver.

On Thursday May 16 it’s Peterloo by Director Mike Leigh starring Rory Kinnear, Maxine Peake and Neil Bell in an epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre, where a peaceful pro-democracy rally at St Peter's Field in Manchester turned into one of the bloodiest and most notorious episodes in British history.

Then it’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse on May 23, followed by Keira Knightley and Dominic West in Collette on May 30.

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Peterborough based Lamphouse Theatre brings us Alan Bennett's wildly popular dark comedy, The History Boys.

Artistic director Tom Fox started his career in Peterborough and now brings his own production to the Key Theatre stage from Wednesday May 22 Saturday May 25.

Set in the 1980s it tells the story of eight students as they finish sixth form and face the adult world.

Returning to school for one more term after their top A level grades, the group learns about life, love and literature from their unusual English teacher, in preparation for university entrance exams.

Staff rivalries, obsessions with Oxbridge, adolescent emotions, and a very young new supply teacher provoke a riot in an otherwise uniform Grammar.

The History Boys is presented by Lamphouse Local, a new project to bring together professional theatre makers and local young performers, creating quality, gender-blind theatre. Tickets are £15 full price, £12.50 concessions on 01733 207239.

Menopause the Musical

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Grab the girls and get yourselves down to the Cresset on Wednesday May 22 for the ultimate girls’ night out.

An all-star cast bring you the hugely successful comedy Menopause the Musical packed with memory loss one-liners and innuendo-laden versions of pop classics!

This hilarious celebration of women and 'The Change', is an all-singing, alldancing comedy bringing together four women at a department store sale, who on first appearance have nothing in common.

However, the sale of a black lace bra soon stimulates comical female heart-tohearts on hot flushes, night sweats, memory loss, chocolate binges, not enough sex, too much sex and plastic surgery.

Starring Cheryl Fergison (EastEnders’ favourite Heather Trott), Maureen Nolan (The Nolans), Casualty’s Rebecca Wheatley and Katherine Lynch (RTÉ’s ‘Wagons Den’) this show’s entertained and inspired women across the world since 2001… now it’s your turn. Tickets are £29 on 01733 265705.

Join the Men United in Song choir as they perform live on stage with Peterborough Male Voice Choir in a charity concert supporting Prostate Cancer UK. It’s the culmination of a ten week project which has seen many of the men start singing from scratch! The concert at the Cresset on Saturday May 11 will feature a varied programme of choral favourites, ballads and songs from the shows. Tickets are £17.50 on 01733 265705.

Summer of Love Take a nostalgic journey back to the legendary summer of 1967 in this live celebration of one of the most important cultural events in history.

In an explosion of flowers, psychedelia, freedom, peace and love came timeless music that inspired a generation from California Dreaming to All Along The Watchtower. This show transports you back to the Summer of Love with over 40 classic songs, original 1960's film footage, incredible vocalists and a world class live band. It’ll be the ultimate 60's party at The Key Theatre on Thursday May 16.

Tickets are £25.50 (£23.50 concessions) on 01733 207239.

24K Bruno If you need a little Uptown Funk head to the Cresset this month for THE tribute concert to the Number 1 selling artist Bruno Mars. With 100% live vocals from the very talented Andres Cruz, explosive sound, lights, screens, dancers and an incredible live band who’ve performed with the likes of The Saturdays, Kim Wilde, Lil Chris and more, this is a show not to be missed!

They’ll have you up and dancing to hits like Versace on the Floor, Finesse and all your favourite Bruno tunes with amazing sound and vocals, and slick dance moves.

Catch this great tribute concert on Friday May 31. Tickets are £21.50 on 01733 265705.

The Tina Turner Experience There are two opportunities to catch this amazing tribute to the lady who’s simply the best!

The Tina Turner Experience is heading to the Stamford Corn Exchange this month on Saturday May 18 and then to the Cresset in Peterborough on Friday June 7.

A 10-piece band, powerful vocals, backing singers and fabulous professional dancers with electrifying dance routines make this Tina Turner Experience one of the best live shows!

Full of hits like Private Dancer, Nutbush City Limits, Proud Mary, River Deep Mountain High and Let’s Stay Together to name but a few, this show is the ultimate night out.

For tickets for the Stamford Corn Exchange call the box office on 01780 766455, and for the Cresset call 01733 265705.

Bublé meets Sinatra the Showdown!

Michael Bublé & Frank Sinatra fans can experience the next best thing to the superstars themselves in this irresistible new show. The ‘concert of the century that never was’ sees Michael Bublé welcome into his world his idol Frank Sinatra – who’s time-travelled from his trilby-wearing mid-1950s prime to meet the sensational Canadian modern-day contender for his crown. So who will be your favourite when their worlds collide in this stunningly authentic and exhilarating show featuring a full live band.

Catch the show at Stamford Corn Exchange on Thursday May 23.

Tickets are £23 on 01780 766455.

Dietrich: Natural Duty We’re seeing some great Peterborough talent return to the city with theatre shows and a former Stnaground College student is the latest.

Jessica Mescall is now a theatre producer in London and is assistant producer on hit-show Dietrich: Natural Duty which is coming to the Key Theatre this month as part of its UK tour. The show has been a huge success in the past year having played in London, Edinburgh, Liverpool, New York, Amsterdam and Australia.

Fall in love again with Hollywood icon Marlene Dietrich in this critically acclaimed one(wo)man show.

It is 1942. On the battlefields of North Africa in a gold sequin gown, Marlene Dietrich takes to the stage to fight the war her way; with an irresistible mix of songs, sequins, sex and sympathy.

Jessica told ESP – “I’m extremely proud to be bringing this show to The Key. I grew up there performing in Summer Schools and shows for the Key Youth Theatre, I was in the panto one year and later taught and choreographed for Kindred Drama.

“Not only this, but the show confronts many social issues I’m extremely dedicated to spreading the word on; body positivity, social

stereotypes and peer pressure.

These are all things I struggled with greatly during my school years and being a part of The Key Theatre gave me the purpose, free spirit and resilience that I still carry with me now – I owe a lot to that place so can’t wait to go back with a successful project of my own!”

Born in Berlin in 1901, Marie Magdalene ‘Marlene’ Dietrich soon became a Hollywood legend and the most famous German woman in the world. However, when World War II was declared, she was forced to choose between the country that she loved and what she knew was right.

Renouncing her German citizenship, Dietrich joined the American Army and fought against her homeland in order to free her people from Hitler.

Don’t miss this spectacular mixture of theatre, drag and cabaret at the Key Theatre on Monday May 13.

Tickets are £16.50 on 01733 207239. www.espmag.co.uk

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Billy Ocean and Heather Small @ Burghley

Motown Concert Will Be Sweet It’s being billed as ‘Peterborough’s biggest ever Motown concert’ and is packed with an amazing set list of tunes and some fantastic performers.

Motown’s Greatest Hits – How Sweet It Is will be at the Peterborough New Theatre on Broadway on Bank Holiday Saturday May 25. But it’s more than just the stage show – promoters TOSB have added an after show party to the night’s entertainment.

Peterborough has a history of being a hotbed for soul and Motown fans so this looks set to be a great night out that will keep you dancing long after they’ve left the stage.

The hugely popular tribute show has been touring and selling out at venues across the country and features slick choreography and an amazing set list performed by a talented group of performers.

You can expect tunes from artists such as The Temptations, The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Lionel Ritchie, The Commodores, Stevie Wonder, Edwin Starr, The Jackson 5, Junior Walker & The Allstars and Boyz II Men. The after show party in the main bar will carry on until 1am hosted by Jamie Trundle, the DJ who organises the award winning ‘Sunny Hunny Soul Weekender’.

“We’re giving people a whole evening’s entertainment,” said show promoter Steve Jason. “How many times do you go to see a show at the theatre that leaves you wanting more after the final encore but you have to vacate the theatre? Well that option is covered as the moment the music stops on stage it will start in the bar – all the 60’s & 70’s soul classics that the band didn’t play. I hope people bring their best dancing shoes!”

The Peterborough New Theatre is now under professional management by the national Selladoor Group who themselves are busy scheduling a packed autumn programme at the venue.

All tickets for this show are being sold through ticket agencies who are part of the STAR* alliance group of agents so you can rest assured your money is safe – and if you do prefer to pay by cash then the Visitor Information Centre on Bridge Street has been reporting a steady stream of people booking for the show.

Tickets are on sale now priced from £15 – to book by phone call 01733 452336 or online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/608482.

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Summer is just around the corner and Live Promotions have just what you need to get the outdoor concert season underway with the legend that is Billy Ocean.

When the going gets tough – get yourself and a picnic rug down to Burghley Park in Stamford and sing along to all the star’s hits at this fantastic gig.

Support comes from none other than M People’s front woman Heather Small and those powerhouse vocals we all know so well. You know you’ll be singing along, everybody now “….what have you done today to make yourself proud?”

We last caught Billy Ocean at a gig in Peterborough and he didn’t disappoint. He’s the biggest black recording star Britain has ever produced and has sold over 30 million records in his lifetime to date.

His many hits include Love Really Hurts Without You, Love on Delivery, Stop Me, Red Light Spells Danger and the million selling American number one single Caribbean Queen (for which Billy won a Grammy for best R&B Vocal), Loverboy and Suddenly, which became the first of Billy’s killer ballads as well as When the Going Gets Tough and Get Outta My Dreams; Get Into My Car, yet another US No. 1 hit.

2017 saw the Here You Are album released in the USA. The year was another fantastic one for him; playing shows in Dubai, USA, Canada, Spain, Mozambique, Denmark, Holland, Belgium, Germany and Luxembourg.

So for your chance to see him live at Burghley House on June 8 alongside special guest Heather Small, head to www.livepromotionsconcerts.co.uk.

ABBAMANIA @ Oundle International Festival Mama Mia – are you ready to party on the Wharf?

One of the highlights of the annual Oundle International Festival is the outdoor picnic concert Party at the Wharf and this year it’ll feature another great live line up that’ll have you up and dancing on Saturday July 13.

It’s the last of the outdoor events of the festival and rounds things of perfectly.

This year local bands Likuid Lemon and the ever popular Acoustic Supper Club will be warming things up. The fabulous Funk Soul Brother will be performing iconic songs from the likes of James Brown, Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin. Then it’s time to be a Dancing Queen or Super Trouper as ABBAMANIA bring the 10 day celebration of the arts to a close.

There’ll be an array of food, drink and entertainments on offer on the night so get out your flares, polish your platforms, prepare your glitter and get your early bird ticket before June 22.

We’ll have details of all the festival’s great range of family entertainment taking place from July 4 – 13 in our next issue, but to view the full programme and get early bird tickets visit www.oundlefestival.org.uk.

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Pet Shop Pops Up @ Queensgate

Half Term Fun with Vivacity Calling all mums and dads – another half term is here so it’s time to make sure the kids are entertained!

From holiday clubs to heritage events, themed activities to family days out, Vivacity has come to the rescue folks.

The word ‘holiday club’ should be music to your ears and will keep kids aged 4-13 occupied from May 28 – 31. Vivacity run the holiday clubs in four of their venues, all open between 8.30am and 5.30pm with themed days and fun activities. These are now bookable until April 2020.

Why not help keep them fit and learn something useful at Vivacity’s intensive swimming courses at Jack Hunt pool and gym? Their fully trained swim instructors teach additional skills and techniques that help kids to improve their confidence in the water, giving them a sense of accomplishment. They’ll receive a swimming cap on the first day and a certificate at the end of the week. Their intensive swimming courses are taking place every school holiday and are bookable directly at Jack Hunt.

This one has got us excited! New this half term is an inflatable fun park course at Regional Fitness & Swimming Centre running between May 18 and June 2. Plus there’s the chance to get involved with a range of activities, including: battle zone archery and bubble football. Book online to make sure you grab your space.

Those with more of a creative flair will love the library and archive events, including an interactive story – Alien’s Love Underpants Invasion and Super Suffragettes.

involved in the interactive performances and after each show they'll have the chance to pose for photos with the animal puppets.

The shows will run every hour on the hour and will change to a different adventure each day.

Mark Broadhead, Centre Director at Queensgate Shopping Centre, said – “Our school holiday events are always a big hit and we are so excited to bring you Dr Do-Lot’s Pop-Up Pet Shop for our next event this May half term. It’s a great show that we know the kids will love – we can’t wait to see you there!”

For more information head to www.queensgate-shopping.co.uk.

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This May half term you can take the kids to visit Dr Doo-Lot’s Pop-Up Pet Shop in Queensgate!

The puppet-based interactive theatrical show sounds great fun and an ideal way to keep the kids amused over the school break. Just head to Central Square in the shopping centre where Dr Doo-Lot's Pop-Up Pet Shop will run daily from May 29 - 31, from 11am-4pm.

It's a busy pet shop that’s home to various animals from all around the world. They'll head off on a different exciting adventure each day, accompanied by jolly pet-shop owner Dr Doo-Lot and his helpful assistant. Children will be able to get

Steampunk @ NVR Live animals are taking over the museum at Vivacity’s ‘Zooseum’ event, get up close with birds of prey and other animals. Also, uncover secrets of the museum's natural history collection and how they can help us to look after wildlife today.

Learn all about Villainous Vikings this half term at Flag Fen, visit the camps and watch the battle re-enactments, have a go at archery and much more.

For a family show there’s plenty on offer at the Key Theatre such as brand new Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain. Plus, don’t miss Vivacity’s family films including Missing Link and Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun. Vivacity have you covered all year round with a range of activities including: Rollers sessions, inclusive sports, parties, Swim Academy lessons and much more.

Visit www.vivacity.org/holidayactivities for all the details.

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There’ll be some unusual looking visitors on the platform at Nene Valley Railway this month as they hold another popular ‘Steampunk’ weekend on May 11 and 12.

If you’re not familiar with Steampunk yet, it’s often described as a genre of science fiction that has a historical setting. It typically features steampowered machinery rather than advanced technology and a style of design and fashion that combines historical elements with anachronistic technological features. There’s a distinct Jules Verne flavour to it!

Steampunk fans will be out in force in all their amazing costumes and there’ll be plenty to browse and buy.

The steam trains will be running from 10am and the Wansford station will feature Steampunk trade stands, exhibits and special events.

Call 01780 784444 for more details or visit www.nvr.org.uk.

If model railways are more your thing, head down to NVR on June 1 and 2 for their big model railway weekend. Bigger than last year it will feature layouts in all scales from N to G including the NVR Garden Railway.

All exhibits will be based around the Wansford Station using multiple display sites.

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IT’S JUST AN ILLUSION One in five adults feel more comfortable interacting with people online than face-to-face. I agree. Enter Tinder. You match with a filtered photo and think you’re chatting to Margot Robbie. Then you meet and mistake her for Jocelyn Wildenstein.

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Students from University Centre Peterborough graduating at Peterborough Cathedral in September 2018

University can’t come Quick Enough The wait is over for those who’ve criticised the city they live in because it hasn’t got an independent university.

A recent announcement

by Peterborough City Council confirmed that a university will be built on a 55-acre site off Bishop’s Road on the Embankment.

And it won’t be long before it’s operational either, with spaces available for 2,000 students by 2022. Most of these students will hopefully be our very own young people and this should mean homegrown talent remains in Peterborough to serve businesses and organisations on their doorstep.

Establishing a university is the single biggest thing we can do to nurture our own talent – and it’s also one of the best things we can do to boost the city’s economy.

Having a fully-fledged

Peterborough New Theatre has named its lounge the Boizot Lounge in memory of the man we all have to thank for saving the then Odeon Cinema in 1996 because of his entrepreneurial vision to open a theatre in its place.

Staunch Peterborian and Pizza Express founder Peter Boizot spent more than £9m transforming the cinema into the Broadway Theatre and the rest is history.

The renaming of the lounge celebrates Peter’s invaluable contribution to the venue and to our city. I couldn’t think of a more fitting way to honour a man who I

spent many an hour putting the world, pizza and Peterborough to right over a glass of vino.

Salute Peter!

university we can call our own has been a long time coming.

As for the doubters who will invariably continue to moan about the city they live in, you’ll be hard pressed to find another university city with, among other good things: • Affordable housing • Low crime • Reasonable council tax rates • Acres of green spaces • Excellent transport links • A growing visitor economy • A beautiful art deco lido • A stunning cathedral • A Five Guys (yum) And more importantly a popular, long-established monthly magazine with a talented columnist of 23 years.

If there’s a better place to live in the eastern region then send me a postcard.

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Fitting Tribute To Peter

City Mural is a Gem I just had to mention the huge mural painting of Peterborough some 20 years ago that’s hanging from a wall in the new city council office at Sand Martin House.

It’s a belter and depicts some of the main buildings, attractions and personalities that mean something to us Peterborians.

It was painted by local artist Gillian Dolby and presented to a former Mayor. Gillian’s colourful and detailed style derived from an earlier career as a children’s book illustrator, which she still does.

Sand Martin House is a fusion of old (Engine Shed) and new and the mural is the perfect accompaniment to where the two buildings transition into one another.

And if you haven’t seen it yet, the iconic stone mural that once covered the side of Bridge House sits proudly in its new home against the multi-storey car park at the Fletton Quays development.

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Hamza - top job! Dom - nearly time to take my top down… Paul - Tweeted Russell Crowe yet?!

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We’ve got two of these beauties in May and here’s what to expect: sunburn, torrential rain, morning after pill, alcohol poisoning, A&E in overdrive, gnat bites, fungus nails in dodgy flip-flops, divorce proceedings, into overdraft, horrendous traffic jams, sick days, dirty weekends, overflowing beer gardens and airport baggage handler strikes.

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Gone are the days where our city market was just a place to go for fruit and veg.

I’ve been popping over quite a bit recently and it’s mainly because of the excellent food offering it now boasts.

At lunchtime I’m like a kid in a I’m also looking forward to cocktail sweetshop trying to decide what to go for. masterclasses. Put simply, this is a course There’s Caribbean, Indian, Thai and Italian all to learn how to make cocktails for a cooking up a delicious smell and more maximum of 12 people. Perfect for a team importantly, all sold at reasonable prices. night out (as long as there’s no work the This is going to sound obvious but the next morning) or indeed for my birthday food is tasty too, it’s fresh street food at its on June 5. Did I mention that already? best and not the kind of grub you’re going to The venue boasts a main bar leading get in a Boots meal deal. through to a conservatory area, which Each vendor has healthy options on their follows into an outdoor shisha lounge. menus but none more so than Be Kind There are a number of luxury seating Kitchen. Owner Angel Williams serves clean, options that are waiter service-led from the whole food that’s plant-based and zero waste. moment you sit down. A tapas food menu This deli’s a bit of a gem and unique to is served into the evening and it’s open Peterborough. The salads are amazing and Last month I reported on plans for a new seven days a week.

Angel’s hot food menu is mouthwatering too. bar opening on Broadway that’s promising I certainly haven’t felt this excited The mac ‘n’ cheese gets me foaming at the to take us back to the memorable days of about the opening of a new venue for a mouth and the banana and oat cookie snack I The Bar and TOHO. long time. For all the latest updates check reluctantly shared with Angel was one of the ‘Forty Two’, which is where Café En out www.fortytwo.bar and follow its best things I’ve ever had in my mouth.

Seine used to be, remains on schedule to countdown to opening on social media.

Across the way there’s The Italian Twist open at the end of May. Since my last chat and again I’m slowly working through owner with its owners, more information has Davide De Vita’s menu. Dave’s pasta pies, emerged as to what we should be expecting pasta salads, wraps and naan pizzas are all in 42 this summer and beyond. freshly made with ingredients you wouldn’t I’m particularly looking forward to normally associate with traditional pasta seeing the ‘sky bar’, designed for private dishes, but that’s the whole point. functions, parties, wedding receptions and Chilli chutney naan pizzas and curry corporate events – and also the ‘lux lounge’, flavoured pan-fried pasta would make my which is a more intimate room (20 people) nan turn in her grave but seriously, she that can be hired for a small occasion or doesn’t know what she’s missing. event such as my birthday on June 5.

The food court isn’t the only change at the market, there’s now weekly (Fridays) vintage and secondhand auctions by Batemans Auctioneers of Stamford. And there are craft fairs and a summer food Bike season (for fair weather boys like me) is well and truly upon us and music festival and it’s good to see a new monthly motorcycle meet in the to look forward to. calendar.

These The inaugural ‘Webbs First Friday’ meet attracted dozens of independent riders at the Webbs of Peterborough showroom on Flaxley Road traders need your and they continue on the first Friday of the month from 5.30pm support. So, the until September. next time you head Apart from a large car park, there’s an all important catering to Tesco for your van present too. And if you’re like me and love a bit of cholesterol in lunch or Wilko for a bap then take a ride over to Balderston Motorcycles for their some hardware, Supper Sausage Saturday. take a detour to the Basically, stick a donation in their charity box and they’ll shove market and you’ll a bacon roll or hotdog in your hand. The crew at Balderston are also be pleasantly organising regular ride-outs and the latest is a trip to the V-ATE surprised as to CAUGHT IN THE Roadhouse Smokehouse and nearby Bubblecar Museum in Boston what’s on offer.

AC T! "I clearly hit the jackp on Sunday May 5. someone tell me whot back in 2006. Can at happened?!"

I’m telling myself now, there’s no excuse not to get my leg over more often this summer.

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Food Glori us Food Book Now for Nave Dinner

Food and Drink Festival heads to Grimsthorpe Castle Foodies – it’s time to get excited as The Great British Food Festival is coming to Lincolnshire!

For the first time this celebration of fabulous food will be held in the grounds of the lovely Grimsthorpe Castle, near Bourne, over the weekend of June 15 and 16.

There’ll be over 75 different traders and Dan Maycock, one of the organisers told ESP – “We have got a great mix of local produce and best of British, coming from further afield. On the hot food front you will be able to try anything from traditional hog roast to international dishes, so hopefully something for all tastes!”

Along with wonderful food and drink there’ll be a marquee for fantastic chef demos, foodie talks, men vs. food competitions and live music.

The Chef Demo stage is headlined each day by Great British Bake Off Star, Howard Middleton who’ll be sharing some tips on centre stage and said – “I love doing these festivals and I can’t wait to see Grimsthorpe Castle, don’t forget to bring your cakes along for me to judge in the cake off!”

Take a blanket and sit out for the day enjoying great food and drink, live music and beautiful surroundings. The perfect recipe for a fun, foodie day out for the whole family.

For tickets head to www.greatbritishfoodfestival.com.

Breakfast at the Lightbox Café We love to see some great independents in the mix of Peterborough’s dining scene and the Lightbox Café on Bridge Street has certainly made its mark – but now it’s time for a few changes.

The café now has new daytime opening hours offering breakfast from 8.30am Monday to Friday and from 9am on Saturdays and 9.30am on Sundays. You can grab a takeaway tea or coffee and takeaway breakfast baps and sandwiches all made freshly for you! A full eat in brunch menu will start at 9.30am.

Another change is that the Lightbox is no longer operating as a Friday/Saturday night bar. Instead, they’re becoming an events and functions venue so you can now book your private party or corporate event any evening of the week, including Friday and Saturday nights!

Their popular Pop Up Chef events will continue with the next being a BBQ Nights Pop Up on Friday May 17. We went along to the Greek night by the team form Bread Meat Cheese and we can thoroughly recommend it.

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DID YOU KNOW WE DID THIS?

There’s a particularly special dining event coming up at Peterborough Cathedral which promises to be a unique experience.

Not only does it give you the opportunity to dine on delicious food inside the Nave of the beautiful cathedral but you will also get to hear from an inspiring speaker.

The annual fundraising Nave Dinner is taking place on Friday June 21 when guests will gather in the medieval Cloisters for canapés

and drinks with a string quartet.

The inspiring guest speaker will be the writer, journalist and broadcaster John McCarthy CBE who was kidnapped in Lebanon in 1986 and held in captivity until 1991.

All profits will go towards maintaining our iconic cathedral and tickets are £100. To book email admin@peterborough cathedraltrust.org.

Food at Forty Two

The new 42 bar on Broadway is causing excitement on the social scene but it won’t just be DJs and cocktails – it also means a new venue to enjoy tasty tapas.

When it opens around the end of May they’ll be offering an amazing range of tapas dishes and a spokesman told ESP – “We have an amazing head chef who has a number of years experience in the

food industry and we have been working with him to create an amazing menu perfect for sharing and enjoying.”

Food will be served seven days a week until 10pm Monday to Thursday and until 9pm on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday. They will also be offering a theme per month from around the world so watch out for those too!

Charity Curry Night If you love Indian food, book your tickets for a great charity curry night coming up at the Town Hall in Peterborough next month.

It’s being held on Wednesday June 12 in aid of the Mayor’s charities and the Peterborough Diwali Festival. There’ll be dlecious food as well as entertainment and dancing from 7 – 10pm. Tickets are £15 from the myaor’s office at the Town Hall or call 01733 452319.

Summer Wednesdays at the Greyhound Stadium The team at Peterborough Greyhound Stadium are offering some special deals in the restaurants.

Their Summer Wednesdays deal runs again every Wednesday from May 1 to August 28. Dine in the main restaurant and enjoy

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ESP’s Top Tips

Festy

Tents from Regatta

Essentials If you’re heading off to party in a field it’ll be an experience of a lifetime but to get the best out of it you need to pack some essentials. Springfields Outlet in Spalding is a great place to head for most of what you need and at outlet prices from leading brands. Festival tickets aren’t cheap so here’s a chance to save some cash so you’ll have more to spend on drinks and noodles!

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Base Camp For tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, camping equipment and leisurewear head to Mountain Warehouse, Regatta and Sports Direct.

Joules

Trainers and wellies are essential when you’re set to party in a field.

Skechers stock D’lites, cool retro style trainer or there’s Sports Direct and the Joules outlet is great for those festival staples – wellies!

Joules

Shower Proof Plan for rain and you’ll be safe! Take a lightweight showerproof jacket you can roll up in your bag. Go bright with Joules or head to Mountain Warehouse or Regatta outlets at Springfields.

Survival Kit Late nights, sun/rain and hangovers will play havoc so to keep looking refreshed and healthy head to The Cosmetics Company Store, Body Shop and Holland Barrett at Springfields Outlet for all your cosmetics, beauty products, tanning products, travel toiletries, vitamins and sun tan lotion.

Phil Adlam “My advice would be to plan for the worst weather you can possibly imagine. That way you won’t be shocked.

“At festivals, often acts you want to see clash, so plan who you want to see in advance, who’s likely to be accessible at future tours in the country etc. Also, if you think a band have the potential to split up, see them – imagine if I’d decided not to see Oasis!”

For hoodies, shorts, vests, T-shirts, the all important waterproofs and everything else to get the festy look head to Jack Wills, Joules, White Stuff, Fat Face and Gap. For leisurewear head to Sports Direct.

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“Wet wipes, lots of wet wipes!

I stayed at V2009 in August and it was freezing at night and boiling during the day.

Check the weather and prepare for everything. It won’t be clean, it won’t be tidy but there will be a point where you’re singing your fave song with 20,000 other people and it all makes sense!”

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Andrew James ESP photographer “Attending a festival should definitely be on someone’s bucket list, but it’s very much like Marmite, you'll either love or hate the experience.

“Expect to pay inflated prices for both food and drink, even water! Take some essentials with you if the festival allows.

“Keep all valuables on you at all times, securely, establish your bearings and location and monitor your drinks.

“Take your own toilet roll and if you want to get some guaranteed sleep later, ear plugs! Plus, if you haven't pitched your tent before, do a trial run beforehand.”

Stage your own festival at home If heading to a festival is just too much hassle, too expensive or you’re unlucky when it comes to the scramble for tickets why not bring the festy vibe to your own back garden? With many of the festivals such as Glastonbury being televised, get your mates over, get the bunting, beanbags and lanterns out and relax knowing you have your own loo you won’t have to queue for!

There are loads of great bits and pieces at Springfields Outlet in Spalding and centres such as Van Hage in Peterborough which you can use to transform your space into a fully fledged festival zone that’s ticket free. Just remember to be mindful of the neighbours!

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Festival

Fashion Festival season is upon us and whether you’re starting early this May or venturing out later over the summer to get messy in a field somewhere you need to get the look. Embrace your inner rock star or hippy chick and go for it.

It doesn’t matter if you prefer to get noticed in neon, go casual in camo or celebrate the summer of love with tie-dye – you’ll definitely need denim, wellies and layers! In the early part of festival season be prepared for chilly nights (and rainy ones – Glastonbury you know we mean you!) and in the height of summer don’t forget the festival essential – a hat! It keeps the sun/rain off and hides unkempt hair.

ESP Top Tip: Don’t take your best stuff, anything too expensive or something you can’t live without – there’s a big chance it’ll get lost/ruined/stained – keep your festival wardrobe simple and cheap.

Now, let’s go and party… see you at the front!

Dorothy Perkins JACKET £30 TROUSERS £35, BAG £25

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MATALAN Army Shorts £15 NEW LOOK Green Camo Utility Camera Bag £15.99

GEORGE ORANGE JACKET £25

MATALAN White Embellished Sleeve Blouse £16

MATALAN US Athletic Hoodie £14

Primark Tie Dye Shorts £12

Dorothy Perkins Straw Trilby Hat £10

NEW LOOK Khaki Utility Pocket Belted Denim Skirt GBP 22.99

Primark Knitted multi colour dress £18

NEXT Tie dye jeans £26

MATALAN Falmer Heritage Shorts £16

NEXT Floral hat

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Festival

survival GUIDE Festival season kicks off this month with the likes of Radio One’s Big Weekend and dozens more encouraging us to take to the fields in our wellies with a plastic pint glass and jig about in all weathers to all kinds of music. Who better to ask for festival advice than ESP’s former music columnist and seasoned festival-goer Andy Slater…

Andy Slater Well hello, it’s been a while!

The Ed emailed me and asked – “Are you still travelling the length and breadth of the country festivalling?” Pretty much ‘yes’ was the answer.

“Are big ones better than little ones?”

“Depends what takes your fancy,” I said.

So I had better explain from my point of view… OK, big festivals, think Glastonbury, Download, Reading, the heavy weights – these are the huge festivals with upward of 70,000 punters, usually sponsored and very corporate.

The small ones can be anything from 200 to 10,000 punters. In fact if you limit your ticket sales to 499 it can be classed as a private gathering and escapes lots of the rules and regulations and as such have lower costs.

At the big festivals you get the big names, the huge acts that are touring that summer. This is good if there are a few

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acts to tick off your must-see list. Once in a lifetime opportunities that you’ve been dying to see, that’s where you’ll probably get to see them. One thing to bear in mind with so many stages and stars though, is that you get clashes and you may not see one act because you’re a mile away watching someone else you wanted to see.

Smaller festivals tend to have the less well known acts and maybe one or two stars of a lesser luminosity. They have a couple of stages usually within 400 metres of each other. You don’t miss much at all. You also see lots of up and coming bands and solo performers that are usually camped up in the same field as you and will happily share a beer with you.

The stage and light shows at large festies are incredible; it’s an aural and visual sensory treat. The sound is usually immense too, especially if one of your must sees is on form.

You won’t get the same at a small festival but you will be up close and within spitting distance of the performers. There are no pit barriers between you and the stage – you can see their nasal hair… and feel their spittle! That’s either a positive or a negative depending how churlish you are!

I don’t like crowds, they get on my nerves, the thing about small festivals is that the guys you were talking to Friday evening, you will bump into again on Saturday and Sunday. At large festivals everyone is a passing conversation never to be had again. That again can be a blessing or a missed friendship.

One huge advantage of the smaller

festival is safety and security. It’s a sad world we live in when tent robbing is rife at larger festivals. Yes it may happen at a smaller one, especially if it’s based in or on the edge of a town, but nothing like the scale of larger ones.

You think you’re being wise by stuffing your wallet and phone under your pillow when you go to bed but at one festival I was at last year they were burning holes in tents above people’s sleeping heads to get at the cash without entering the tent. Not nice, stupidly dangerous and a festival ruining experience. It rarely happens at small festivals. Just something to think about when you choose where you are going this summer.

The reality is most festivals are safe, just some safer than others and big or small it’s a personal choice. I prefer those with no more than 5k punters… less queues for the beer and the bogs!

How do you find them? Well it’s a lot easier than it once was with the advent of social media. My pal Paul Phillips runs a great Facebook page called Festival Flyers.

It’s an open forum for anyone to post flyers for their festival. Paul also diarises them all and on one tab you click Files, Festival Calendar and off you go. Paul’s done a fabulous job collating the info and you’ll find some little gems in there.

So that’s it… don’t forget your tickets, cash, beer, baby wipes, wellies and water proofs. Take plenty of warm clothes too and make sure you have the time of your life… it’s not a rehearsal!

Andy Slater Read more on www.espmag.co.uk.

paparazzi Caught in the act?

SUN, BEERS AND GREAT TUNES The sunny Easter weekend brought everyone out for some good times and good vibes at the local bars and our photographer Mike Harris was there to capture you in the act of having a great time.

The beer festival at Charters was as popular as ever and the beer garden and the boat were packed out over the weekend.

At the Burghley Club the One Eyed Cats had everyone up and enjoying the tunes with their usual lively set and the music was also rocking The Ploughman in Werrington where Dirty Rumour were keeping everyone entertained.

You can see all of our Paparazzi photos on our Facebook page.

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BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT

Get set to be amazed by more hilariously rubbish pub acts, some unexpectedly brilliant performers and Alesha Dixon’s earrings – yes Britain’s Got Talent is back (with Ant) and ESP’s Sarah Tempest has settled on the sofa to see what the latest series has in store…

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hirteen may be unlucky for some, but not it seems for Simon Cowell and his fellow judges David Walliams, Amanda Holden and Alesha Sarah Tempest Dixon, as the 13th series of Britain’s Got Talent is underway and promises to be BGT’s most entertaining series yet with a mind reading dog (yes, really!), an unusual harpist and many more amazing acts. It also promises one of the most dangerous acts to date with an escapologist who decides that it’s not enough to suspend himself upside down in a straight jacket, but ramps it up by setting himself on fire. Let’s hope it’s not unlucky 13 for that particular act. Don’t try this at home kids!

Amanda Holden is particularly feeling the superstitious vibes: “Thirteen… unlucky for some! I do have a problem with 13; Simon said we should just call it our 14th series or 13.5! I am a bit superstitious, I won’t walk under ladders and I always salute magpies, I say, ‘Hello Mr Magpie, how’s your wife?’ but I do it going down the street pretending I am flicking my hair and not saluting a bird, I don’t want people to think I am mad!”

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DID YOU KNOW WE DID THIS?

But it’s not all about bad luck for series number 13 as it also sees the whole team back together again with host Ant rejoining his presenting partner Dec after his lengthy sabbatical for rehab and recovery following his much publicised drink driving accident.

But if Ant was feeling nervous about his return to the spotlight he needn’t have, as he was welcomed back warmly by the public and his colleagues alike.

Amanda gushed – “Oh, this year has been so lovely! The live shows were not the same without him. We are the best team, we get on so well, we can take the Mickey out of each other, we support each other and there’s a natural chemistry between us all that you can’t make happen with other panels.” And David agrees – “It was lovely to see when they stepped back on the stage together in London how excited people were to see them together.

It was really emotional and I was pleased for them. It was just how it always was.”

The acts are once again competing for a £250,000 cash prize and the opportunity to perform at the Royal Variety Performance and, with such a coveted prize up for grabs, the judges are expecting the talent to bring something special to the stage. “I think the brilliant thing about this show is any kind of act can win but I do believe that this year it’s

time for a singer to win,” says Alesha. “I think it’s time to bring that back. We presume that the singers are for The X Factor but actually I think a traditional singer would be good. We got our wish last year with a comic winning the show so the only other thing to win would be something we have never seen before but they are going to need to be outstanding.”

As a former Strictly Come Dancing judge, Alesha always has an eye out for an outstanding dance act – “I’m always rooting for dancers to come out and be better than what we have found before. We’ve got to a point with dancers now that unless you’re brilliant we get a bit bored, it’s stuff we’ve seen before. As a fan of dance that can be frustrating. For the audience to enjoy a dance act they have to come with something they haven’t seen before.”

Whether this series will uncover the next Paul Potts, Diversity, Lost Voice Guy or a voice to rival unlikely superstar Susan Boyle, remains to be seen. But whatever happens, let’s hope this year’s contestants have all remembered to bring their lucky rabbit’s foot.

Catch Britain’s Got Talent Saturday nights on ITV1.

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AVENGERS – ENDGAME (12A) Cast: Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth Directors: The Russo Brothers

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arvel have powerfully completed their Infinity saga in a truly exhilarating fashion – firing out an emotionally impactful end to the Avengers four-part story.

There’s so much packed into the three hours that you could find it quite ‘dizzying’ unless you’re a superhero ‘fanboy’ – but when it threatens to sometimes go off the rails, directors the Russo Brothers reign it back in to keep it thundering on course.

Five years after the devastating events of Infinity War the world is in ruins. With half the world’s population disappearing – known as The Vanished – society is struggling to pick itself up with houses abandoned and streets full of waste.

Iron-Man (Robert Downey Jr) has settled into a quite life with wife Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) and their now four-year-old daughter – but is still silently devastated after seeing Tom Holland’s Spidey crumble before his very eyes. Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow, with the aid of Captain America (Chris Evans) leads what is left of the Avengers – predominantly War Machine (Don Cheadle), Okoye (Danai Gurira), Rocket (Bradley Cooper) and Nebula (Karen Gillan) – who are being stretched across the globe to fight crime.

Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) also pops in to lend a helping hand when she can too.

But when Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) gets thrown out of the Quantum Realm that he’s been stuck in since the end of Ant-Man and the Wasp five years ago (which only felt like a few hours to him) the theory of time travel is explored, and when it is deemed possible they could reverse

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the effects of Thanos’ (Josh Brolin) decimation, the Avengers must assemble once more.

This means convincing Stark to aid Mark Ruffalo’s Bruce Banner – who’s now settled for a Banner/Hulk hybrid of himself with moments of noteworthy comedic-relief – helping Thor (Chris Hemsworth) to ditch his drunken slumber, and stopping Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye killing every bad guy in sight.

Because for ‘course correction’ to make sure nobody dies, the team must go back in time to get all six Infinity Stones before they get into Thanos’ glove.

And that sends the crew across multiple timelines that cover Avengers Assemble, the first Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain America: Winter Soldier, Infinity War – and even arguably the runt of the MCU litter, Thor: The Dark World.

Before that, loose-ends galore are tied up with special cameos from the likes of Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson) and Korg (Taika Waititi) from Thor: Ragnarok, perished bad guys such as Loki (Tom Hiddleston), Crossbones (Frank Grillo) and Alexander Pierce (Robert Redford), as well as fan favourite appearances from Natalie Portman’s Jane Foster, Rene Russo’s Frigga and Tilda Swinton’s The Ancient One, which adds sensational continuity – and plenty of fan service to boot.

And what takes it above Infinity War – and makes this potentially the greatest pound-forpound best film ever in the MCU – is the emotional edge that easily provides seven or eight potential ‘lump in throat’ moments that

will push the tear ducts of even the most ‘hardy’ of comic-book fans to the limit.

Tony Stark has a seventies-set altercation with his father Howard (John Slattery), Steve Rogers crosses paths with his one and only true love Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell), and as for the rest… that’s well inside true spoiler territory. Deaths? You’ll have to wait and see.

And this sets us up for the enthralling finale, which is arguably one of the best final thirty minutes to any blockbuster. Ever. Even up there with the likes of Star Wars and other comparable epic superhero or sci-fi operas of the past several generations.

If you’re nit-picking you could argue ‘casual’ cinema-goers may get a little perplexed with the bloated plot in the middle third if not compliant with Marvel material – and on a personal level ‘true’ Hulk (my favourite Marvel superhero) smashing was a little on the light side.

For 90 per cent of the time though, it’s hard to pick a flaw with what Anthony and Joe Russo achieved here with so much going on, and so for that reason minor problems – which you could deduct a half mark off for – are receiving a free pass here.

But the main two words that will be taken from your Avengers: Endgame experience are: emotion and impact. Because if you’re invested in the characters then it could well hit you more than a Thor-hammer blow, Cap Shield or Hulk smash to the face.

And when the dust settles you’ll be pleased you did.

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JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 - PARABELLUM

When Fled Flarsky (Seth Rogen) a gifted Released and free-spirited journalist with an MAY affinity for trouble reunites with his first crush, Charlotte Fields (Charlize Theron) – who is now one of the most powerful women in the world and running for the Presidency – she may have bitten off more than she can chew when she hires him as her speechwriter.

Despite having absolutely nothing in common, sparks fly between them, in this comedy-romance.

With a $14 million price tag on skilled hitman John Wick’s (Keanu Reeves) head after killing a member of the international assassin’s guild – this third instalment should satisfyingly end what has been a truly solid action-thriller trilogy. But with Wick ‘excommunicado’ and an army of bounty hunters on his trail – the odds are truly stacked against the super-assassin more than ever before. Oscar-winner Halle Berry co-stars.

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This latest spin-off from popular The Conjuring horror universe sees a social worker (Avengers: Endgame’s Linda Cardellini) and her small kids drawn into a frightening supernatural realm – after she ignores the eerie warning of a troubled mother suspected of child endangerment. Their only hope of surviving La Llorona’s deadly wrath may lie with a disillusioned priest and the mysticism he practices to keep this terrifying evil at bay.

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This biographical musical drama based on the breakthrough years of legendary musician Elton John, sees Kingsman star Taron Egerton don the famous shades. Hoping to ride on the shoulders of Queen’s acclaimed biopic Bohemian Rhapsody – even hiring British director Dexter Fletcher (who completed the film) to helm this more ‘warts an all’ take. Bryce Dallas Howard, Richard Madden and Jamie Bell complete a stellar all-star cast.

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This biographical drama explores the formative years of the orphaned author (played by X-Men’s Nicholas Hoult) as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at school. This takes him into the outbreak of the First World War – which threatens to tear his Released ‘fellowship’ apart – and these experiences MAY inspire JRR Tolkien to write his famous The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit ‘MiddleEarth’ novels.

Let’s hope that the ho-hum response to Disney’s last animation-turned-into-live-action movie Dumbo hasn’t spread to British director Guy Ritchie’s (Sherlock Holmes) Aladdin. Will Smith headlines the movie as the infamous Genie, as kind-hearted street urchin Aladdin (Mena Massoud) and Released power-hungry Jafar (Marwan Kenzari) vie for MAY the magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true. Naomi Scott stars as love interest Jasmine.

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Oscar-winner Anne Hathaway (Les Miserables) and Rebel Wilson (Pitch Perfect series) headline this female-centric remake of 1988’s Steve Martin/Michael Caine-led Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.

They star as two scam artists – one low rent and the other high class – who team up to take Released down the rotten men who’ve wronged MAY them. The Incredible Hulk’s Tim Blake Nelson co-stars in this comedy from British director Chris Addison.

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Jack Russell terrier Max (Patton Oswalt) faces some major changes after his owner gets married and has a young child. As they continue the animated adventures of their secret lives after their owners go to work, Max has a countryside encounter with Harrison Ford’s farm dog, white Pomeranian Gidget tries to rescue Max’s favourite toy from a cat-filled apartment, and Kevin Hart’s rabbit Snowball attempts to free a tiger from a circus.

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In a world where people collect Pokemon to do battle, a youngster (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’s Justice Smith) enlists the help of an adorable, intelligent, wise-cracking, super-sleuth Pikachu he discovers, to try and help track down his missing ace detective father. The duo finds they’re uniquely equipped to communicate with one another as they uncover a shocking plot that could threaten the entire Pokemon universe.

This sequel to 2014’s blockbuster hit sees the heroic crypto-zoological agency Monarch – including Super 8’s Kyle Chandler and Vera Farmiga (TV series Bates Motel) – tackle God-like monsters. Here the mighty Godzilla collides with multiple species – including his ultimate three-headed nemesis King Ghidorah – as humanity’s existence hangs in the balance as they vie for supremacy. Stranger Things’ starlet Millie Bobby Brown co-stars.

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after a deadly virus was unleashed in New York – which has left the nation in chaos.

While the virus has been contained its effects are evident in the devastated streets This ever-evolving multi-player ‘shoot and of the capital, where survivors struggle to loot’ experience is one of the more rebuild – and hope is diminishing. complete games of its ilk released at launch Enter The Division, a unit of civilian sleeper – and on a personal level is up there with agents, who must work together to stop the likes of Destiny. enemy factions from taking over the city, This Tom Clancy-inspired tactical actioner and then potentially the nation – which is set in Washington DC, seven months could lead to a total collapse of society.

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With free content added to this dynamic open world – and the ability to play alone or with three other friends in a 40-hour campaign – there are a plethora of challenges, along with revamped PvP gameplay in the Dark Zone.

It may be a touch repetitive, but for the sum of its parts, does far more rights than wrongs – and is a league above similar competition at this stage of its life cycle.

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Splash and Raise Cash – Enter the Dragon Now! There’s still time for you to sign up and take on the ESP Motley Crew as we endeavour to stay afloat and retain some dignity in the Peterborough Dragon Boat Race!

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SP magazine is celebrating 20 years in print so we’re also hoping to celebrate with a better ranking in this year’s event at the Rowing Lake!

Dozens of other challengers have already signed up and on Saturday June 8 we’ll all be dressed ridiculously, paddling furiously and…. laughing loudly. This event really is great fun and raises vital funds for Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice.

In the past it’s seen teams use it to mark 50th birthday celebrations, remember loved ones, bring sports teams together or provide the perfect team building event for staff. You don’t need any experience or to be super fit, just up for a laugh with a little competitive spirit!

It’s perfectly organised by Gable Events who provide all the kit and advice and dozens of teams have already signed up including main sponsors IKEA so why

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not join in the fun?

Rawlinsons accountants has recently rebranded to Baldwins and Associate Director Richard Monkhouse says it’s an unmissable event and great way to promote the new name – “Rawlinsons has entered a Dragon Boat team for a number of years now, it’s a fantastic day out and a great team-building event. Following our rebrand to Baldwins, the event will also give us the opportunity to raise awareness of the Baldwins name whilst networking with other local businesses in a more social environment.”

Jessica Hutchinson from Buckles Law said – “We’re Dragon Boat Festival veterans and cannot say enough good things about it. There’s a great spirit to the occasion and the atmosphere is always fantastic. It’s so nice to see everyone support each other because, ultimately, we’re all there for the same purpose – raising as much money as we can for Thorpe Hall Hospice, an incredible cause.”

Jason Mendrik Marketing Executive at Hunt & Coombs Solicitors agrees – “The event creates a buzz around the office and provides a fantastic opportunity for the staff to work as a team outside of work.”

Sara Bazeley Brand, Communications & PR Manager at Whirlpool Corporation added – “Taking part in the Dragon Boat Festival is a fun

day out that our colleagues look forward to every year. As a large employer in the Peterborough area, we know Sue Ryder is a charity that has supported many of our colleagues' friends and family, and the Dragon Boat Festival provides us with the opportunity to not only to raise much needed funds for them to continue their essential support, but it gives our colleagues a chance to give back to the community whilst having a great day out.”

There’ll be loads of bankside fun on the day too so even if you can’t take part, come and join us and watch the racing throughout the day.

Nilesh Patel, Community Fundraiser at Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall said – "This is one of the flagship fundraising events for our hospice and the day shows everyone what a big-hearted community Peterborough is to be part of. And it's a great day out on the water, showcasing the passion and endurance of local people and organisations all topped off with some great river side entertainment for spectators.

"Last year was record-breaking, raising an incredible £35,000 so our Sue Ryder nurses, care staff and support teams can be there for local families when it matters,” said Nilesh. “We'd love to smash that total this year so our hospice can give more care to more people."

For more information and to enter, please visit www.dragonboatfestivals.co.uk/ peterborough.

Van Hage opens Mini Farm It’s quite rare to find something to do with the family these days that’s absolutely free...

It was a breath of fresh air to hear that Van Hage at Eye had created a mini farmyard which, yep, doesn’t cost a penny to attend.

Alongside numerous excited families, I attended the opening day on behalf of ESP

Magazine – and you can check it out too as it’s here to stay!

Head through the popular garden centre (off the Eye roundabout on the Paston Parkway/Perkins Parkway), then through the garden and you’ll find a wide range of adorable animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, a gorgeous peacock, pigs, chickens, sheep and an aviary.

Van Hage opened in February 2010 at the heart of the PE1 shopping centre and stages numerous popular events throughout the year. It’s great to have this new mini farm as a permanent fixture – as I’m sure the many attendees I saw during my visit would agree.

I spoke to the manager, Luke Hopkins, who told me “This is just phase one.. It’s going to get bigger and better but will remain a free event. “The animals are on strict diets so not everyone can feed them – however, we do hold competitions allowing people to win the chance to. We’ve also held competitions at schools to help name all of the animals. We want the community to be a big part in all of this.”

Van Hage have also unveiled a new Caribbean Djibo Art area by Roland Burt, who’s created stunning pieces with a unique blend of Yorkshire, African and Caribbean

influence. Roland doesn’t just have a plethora of paintings and murals but he also hosts many educational workshops, working closely with local schools and charities in the area.

Take a look at Roland’s work here: www.djiboart.co.uk.

For more details (including opening times) visit www.vanhage.co.uk.

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Last year ESP was proud to turn rainbow coloured and support the first Peterborough Pride Festival. It’s back again this summer and once again we’ll be keeping you informed of all the fabulous events taking place so get ready to join in the fun…

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he countdown has started to this new key feature in Peterborough's events calendar.

Peterborough Pride Simon Green 2019 will run from Friday June 28 until Friday July 5. It's about providing a platform for coming together regardless of sexuality or gender identity, celebrating difference and showing support for our LGBT+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Transgender plus) friends and family.

The team behind the festival have been busy putting the final touches to what promises to be a full and exciting programme of inclusive events at a whole host of venues around the city so get ready to party!

Simon Green who's leading up the team told ESP – “We couldn't be more excited about this year’s event. This is year two of a five year plan that will see Peterborough Pride become a lead contributor to the national Pride programme. We are building lots of positive partnerships both nationally and more importantly with local organisations and businesses that will last for years to come.

Cred to the likes of ESP, Queensgate, Peterborough Cathedral, Vivacity, Embrace, Mixology, Eclectic Ballroom and many, many more. Not to mention our biggest supporter of all, the arts organisation Metal.

Thank you all.”

Last year we saw lots of rainbow flag flying during the Pride week and this year we can expect similar. Simon continued – “Peterborough has moved from a position of zero visibility to a city more in keeping with its aspirations and potential to be a great place to live and to visit. Peterborough will be a sea of colour and I encourage everyone

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to get involved as Peterborough Pride belongs to us all.”

ESP can announce a very special competition – the winner will be the lucky person who raises the rainbow flag above Peterborough Cathedral! This is truly a unique and once in a lifetime opportunity so jump onto Peterborough Pride Instagram and follow for more information and your chance to win.

Peterborough Pride is wholly run by volunteers who are passionate about creating something special. It's a not-forprofit organisation and all fundraising goes towards creating a great festival. So let’s support Simon and the team – well done guys you're smashing it!

ESP will have more details on the fantastic programme of events in our June issue but if you want to find out more, or get involved you can contact Simon Green on peterboroughpride@gmail.com or call 07484 772729.

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

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top tipS For A Summer Get AwAy My must have this year – the Philip Kingsley Smooth and Shiny Jet Set Bargain at £29.50 and available locally at Boots.

You get a great see-through travel case, and it contains all you need to leave hair soft, shiny, smooth and more manageable after days out by the pool or in the sea. Even better, these products are approved for airline liquid carry-on. Includes: • Elasticizer Extreme (75ml) • Re-Moisturising Shampoo (75ml) • Re-Moisturising Conditioner (75ml) Travel Pouch Jo Malone – Vitamin E Lip Conditioner £24 and available at John Lewis After too many hours out in the sunshine, this is a targeted treatment that softens, smoothes and cares for vulnerable skin on the lips. Known for its restorative powers, Vitamin E helps defend the lips from the damaging effects of the environment. So a must have for sunny trips away.

peterborouGh GetS A ‘SpA world’ As a member of the David Lloyd Club in Peterborough, you can imagine my delight when I heard the spa was going under a major new revamp and being taken over by PURE Spa & Beauty.

The refurb has just been completed, and there are now five spa treatment rooms, many of which have double rooms so you can enjoy a treatment alongside someone else! Making it the ideal place to go with your mate, your partner or your mum – or even on a hen do. The walls are painted a luxurious purple, with fluffy carpets and curtains to ensure you feel in an oasis of calm and luxury.

I went down just before the grand unveiling to speak to Chrissy Simpson, the Spa manager, who told ESP – “Pure Spa has partnered with David Lloyd, and Peterborough is part of a group of just five of their clubs to get this brand new amazing spa facility. Members get a 10% discount on treatments, but anyone can book in to see us for a great array of treatment options.

“We will be using both Elemis and our own PURE products which are all vegan and full of natural ingredients. You will be offered a foot ritual at the start of any spa treatment as we do your consultations, to ensure we’ve set the tone and got you nice and relaxed and ready for your treatment.

“The rooms are luxurious and relaxing, and we can’t wait to welcome some new clients to PURE.” To find out more or book an appointment online visit www.purespauk.com.

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Foot peel – £9.99 from Superdrug Have you had too many long days wearing flip-flops with your feet getting a battering? Or too many long nights in very high heels out dancing?

Either way, treat your feet on your return from your hols to a foot peel, followed by a nice moisturiser for a few days to get them as good as new.

Step it out May is officially National Walking Month, and with the weather getting better there’s no excuse not to take part!

I find walking the absolute best way to keep my health and wellbeing in check. My favourite places to walk are the Rowing Lake at Thorpe Meadows, down to the Posh ground before a home game, and around the Cathedral Precincts. That’s just a few of them!

It helps us all reach that magic number of 150 minutes of physical activity per week. So whether it’s encouraging your workmates to walk, or walking the school runs more often, or even just walking to the local shop – add it to the ‘to do list’ for May and check out the website too for more tips: www.livingstreets.org.uk

Summer in the City Next month I’ll be reporting back from the Queensgate fashion event Summer in the City on May 4 with Ferne McCann, and asking her for her best beauty tips. Four fashion zones will bring an urban feel of city life and new season style to the shopping centre. Hopefully see you there!

Slimming World Two Peterborough women who’ve changed their own lives with Slimming World are now hoping to help others in the city do the same.

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The latest government figures reveal that around one in four adults are obese and it is estimated that, by 2034, this will increase to one in three. 62.5% of Peterborough’s population is now overweight or obese and Sammie Todd and Holly Nickel are planning to play their part in helping others transform their lives.

Sammie Todd, 52, of South Bretton, Peterborough joined her local Slimming World group and within a year, dropped from a size 24 to a size 10 with a jaw-dropping loss of 7st 9.5lbs.

The mum-of-four and grandmother of three said: “I was overweight all of my adult life and it really made me miss out on activities with my children and grandchildren. It wasn’t until I had cancer and I was going through to my life-saving operation that I realised I really needed to make a change to my life to help prevent myself from Diabetes and other weightrelated illnesses.”

Since losing her weight, Sammie has a new-found energy and says – “Slimming World has really given me a completely new life. I can still enjoy everything that I loved before, I still have my chocolate and my treats, but it’s really changed my relationship with food.”

Holly Nikel is another slimmer who transformed her belief in herself by losing

over 2 stone and using her success to shape a whole new career helping other people change their lives and achieve their weight loss dreams too.

Holly joined her local Slimming World group in Peterborough in September 2015 and dropped from 14st 1lb to 11st 12lbs.

She says – “I joined when my first son was five months old and I was planning how to introduce healthy solid food for him. My BMI during pregnancy meant a Gestational Diabetes test and desperate heartburn ensured sleep was disrupted ahead of birth. Like many people I was uncomfortable with my weight, but hadn't accepted that vulnerability fully before then.

Pregnancy and having a baby was a trigger to look after myself too. I felt very fortunate as the plan was explained as it fit in with family eating with real meals.”

Now, she’s trained as a consultant for Slimming World, the UK’s largest groupbased weight loss organisation, at their national training academy in Derbyshire.

Holly adds – “Support is really the most important thing. It all starts with feeling that you’re not alone. I couldn’t have lost 2 stone without the weekly help, encouragement and understanding of my own consultant and group. As someone who has lost weight myself I know the challenges people can face, which is why, along with the group, I will be there to support every one of my members all the way to their chosen target weight.”

Holly’s Slimming World group The African Caribbean Forum, Millennium Building, car park off Dickens Street, Peterborough, PE1 5GD every Monday at 5.30pm and 7.30pm.

Call her on 07944 906 969 or email slimmingworldwithholly@gmail.com.

Sammie‘s new Slimming World group Monday’s at 9.30am at St Andrew’s United Reformed Church, Netherton.

Call Sammie on 07494 872585 or email sammiesw@sammietodd.com.

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Well Being Karen Devine’s

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It’s the topic that makes us blush, giggle and cringe in equal measure...

Dysbiosis

One of the most natural by-product of digestion is gas, we all produce it and if we’re honest we have all let it out in places or in front of people and just wanted the ground to open up for us to jump in. ind is a big source of embarrassment for most of us, however, there are those out there that are proud of their very vocal backsides but the rest of us would prefer to parp in private!

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I know this is a tricky topic but gas build up happens as a normal process of digestion and is harmless, however excess gas which has a bad stench to follow gives us a clue that we’re either hosting a brewery (fermenting) in there or something is rotting!

Bad gas smells are a sign that we need to look at our diet and our eliminations. I’m sure you all have one of those small waste food bins and if you’ve scraped yesterday’s food in there and open it up the next day, you’ll start to get the stench of rot. This can happen in the gut when we don’t eliminate well. Our whole digestive system is about 30 feet long, our colon (bowel) is about 5 feet in length and much wider than the small intestine as this is where we hold our waste matter. We need the fibre to help brush through our wastes, without this our eliminations are very weak and waste matter can back up and cause the gas as this filth can create more unfavourable bacteria, acids and more.

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This is an imbalance of our intestinal bacteria which can be caused by poor diet, medication, after antibiotics and other things. This imbalance can create lots of gasses as well as bloating, loose stools, constipation and more.

Eating too fast We are not Labradors, but many people eat like one, they gulp the food so quickly that it’s not even chewed. I see this many a time during colonic sessions whereby whole pieces of food are coming through the waste tube. This should not be seen (the odd bit of sweetcorn maybe) but not whole pieces of meat or kale! Chewing starts the breakdown of our foods, learn to slow down as you take in so much air if you’re gulping and chatting at the same time.

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Diet What you’re eating can affect the amount of gas being produced. For instance, you may have increased your fibre and find that you’re now tooting like the Philharmonic Orchestra which can be uncomfortable – and downright embarrassing.

Beans, pulses and wholegrains can be troublesome so these ideally should be soaked for a few hours to help you digest them.

How much animal protein are you consuming? If you look at a carnivore’s digestive tract it’s much smaller than ours, that’s so animal flesh is passed through quickly to stop it rotting and poisoning its system. We on the other hand have been led blindly down the ‘more is better’ alley when it comes to animal protein. Some people are eating up to 14 eggs per week, red meat, chicken etc and have noticeably whiffy gas. This is a sign it’s putrefying in the gut, so a). it needs reducing and b). you need to increase gentle fibre in the diet to help.

Food intolerances can also be a sign of excess smelly wind. Dairy and gluten can be common problem foods. You may have eaten these most of your life but as we age or go through a period of stress, or after a period of illness/antibiotics these issues can arise.

When we’re under stress the body will focus on the fight or flight response and not digestion as that’s the least of its worries. This can cause incomplete digestion resulting in partially broken down protein and carbohydrates leading to excess parping.

Constipation Ideally two good bowel movements a day should be what we need if we’re eating three generous meals and a snack here and there in a day. Where does all that waste go if we’re not popping to the loo? Of course it’s stuck in the colon so emptying our bowels efficiently should be a priority. Good gentle fibre such as chia/flax seeds, apples, oats, staying hydrated, exercise, yoga – can all help get the bowel moving more efficiently.

Just to recap, a little gas is natural and harmless, but please chat to your GP if you’ve had noticeable bowel changes and excessive smelly wind.

If you’d like to know more about bowel/gut health then why not join me on my local talks on this subject – I would love to have you there.

In health, Karen www.karendevine.co.uk

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It’s time for Motorfest 2019!

At last, it’s time for the big one for petrolheads of all kinds.

Whether it’s the classics or the supercars, the bikes or the stunt displays Motorfest 2019 has it all.

This huge car and bike event will take over the East of England Arena over the last May bank holiday and looks set to be an amazing few days!

The event includes three dynamic areas – the International Sports & Classic Car Show, Supercar Blitz 2019 and the Peterborough Classic Vehicle Show.

Spread across the entire 250 acre East of England Showground, including the fantastic Arena and other showground buildings this year’s show really will give Peterborough something to be very proud of.

Head down to Motorfest 2019 over the holiday weekend of May 25 – 27 and you’ll see over 3,500 stunning show vehicles including supercars, sports cars and classic cars.

The live action arenas will be packed with displays throughout the weekend to keep you entertained plus there’ll be over 200 car clubs.

There’s the chance to enjoy once in a lifetime supercar rides in some spectacular wheels you can only dream about and then watch them in action in the Supercar Paddock.

There’ll be all kinds of exciting live demo’s, stunt shows with the Terry Grant stunt team, drifting displays and the Monster Truck Action Show.

If you’re a fan of muscle cars they have them, if it’s modified motors you like there’ll be plenty of those too!

There’ll be a huge classic vehicle show featuring cars and bikes too so if you favour the oldies you’re spoilt for choice.

You can shop till you drop in the Gasoline Alley Shopping Mall and so much more. It’s an awesome event

Four of the UK’s Biggest Biking Celebs come to Peterborough Four of the UK’s biggest biking celebs are coming to one of our favourite events of the year – the Devitt MCN Festival of Motorcycling on May 18 and 19 at the Peterborough Arena.

Plus there’s the chance to sell your own bike at the event this year and with great ticket prices you can make it a family event too.

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of all time, Chris Walker, British motorcycle road racer and former scrambler plus Dougie Lampkin who holds twelve FIM World titles and is a true trials bike legend. The fab four will be on site the entire weekend signing autographs, posing for selfies and being interviewed on the MCN stage.

There’s loads of good stuff lined up like DirtQuake, the DTRA race series, incredible stunt shows, displays and entertainment.

It’s also the only event in the UK where you can road test bikes from all the manufacturers in the same place, so take your licence and lid and book yourself onto as many rides as you can.

You can bag a bargain in acres of retail stands but it’s also a great

chance to buy a used bike, and sell one too! Featuring a wide range of machines from dealerships and private sellers the MCN Bikes for Sale Live Pavilion will be packed with bikes for every pocket from low mileage minters to bargain restoration projects.

To display your own machine for sale simply pre-register your interest on their website and then take along your driving licence and the V5 document for the bike you’re selling.

It’s the best value biking event of the year with standard adult day tickets at £15 and a weekend camping pass costs £35. Children aged 15 years and under go free (2 children per paying adult).

Kick-start your biking summer and save by booking discounted tickets online in advance (offers end 15/05/19).

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for all the family with a fairground, trade stands and entertainment all weekend.

There’s so much to see you’ll need to fuel up yourself and the International Street Truck Food Festival on the site will be the place to enjoy worldwide street food cuisine.

There’s entertainment too with DJs and two stages featuring live music and throughout the day.

The Saturday sees Scottish rockers GUN headlining with support from Peterborough lads Austin Gold, while the Hot Rod Roots Review will see Peter Donnegan and his band (as see on The Voice) perform on the Sunday as well as a strong line up of other artists.

The showcase stage features Peterborough’s Lexie Green and a host of other singers on the Sunday.

For all tickets please visit the website: www.motorfest2019.co.uk.

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Course Havoc Is Here!

Let’s Here It For The Boys… The Guys Can Now Sign Up For Race For Life!

For years it’s been one for ladies only but now Race For Life in Peterborough and Stamford will see guys able to enter for the first time at the events in June.

Emily Rowling, Cancer Research UK’s Peterborough Event Manager, told ESP – “Our Race for Life events have been women-only since they started, over 25 years ago. But we now feel the time is right to open them up so that everyone – women, men and children – has the chance to participate together.

“To make a significant difference in the fight against cancer we need to harness as much energy and commitment as possible – so what better way than involving everyone in the community in our events.”

You don’t have to be sporty to take part. You don’t need to train or compete against anyone else. All you need to do is go to the Race for Life website, pick an event, sign up and then have fun raising money in whatever way you like.

It might be called ‘Race’ for Life but as an event it’s completely non-competitive (you can walk it!) and there are 5k and 10k events for people of all ages and abilities taking place in Stamford’s Burghley Park on Sunday June 2 and at Ferry Meadows in Peterborough on Sunday June 30.

If you prefer to get down and dirty there’s Pretty Muddy (great fun – the ESP team have done it and loved it) and a Pretty Muddy Kids event at Burghley in Stamford on Saturday June 1.

Emily continued – “Our Race for Life events are fun, colourful, emotional and uplifting. They help people with cancer by raising money for research, including clinical trials which give patients in Peterborough access to the latest treatments.

“We don’t break records – we beat cancer. The Race for Life is open to everyone so do something amazing today and join the world’s most important race.”

To enter Race for Life today visit www.raceforlife.org or call 0300 123 0770.

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It’s the obstacle event with a twist!

Snap up some of the last places now.

Join Kidney Research UK on Sunday May 19 at Stanground Sports Centre for a brand new obstacle 5K coming to the city – Course Havoc. There are various waves of entrants but the charity’s urging you to be part of #TEAMKIDNEY and take part in the obstacle event with a twist.

From sumo-wrestlers, hay bales, water guns, to slip & slides, there’ll be tons of obstacles to tackle all in aid of Peterborough based charity, Kidney Research UK. It’s a fun-filled day for all the family, boasting live bands, dance groups and local food stalls.

It’s a fun challenge for a great cause – especially if you think that every metre you manage to stagger represents one of the 5,000 people on the kidney

transplant waiting list.

Mae is a kidney patient and a Kidney Research UK Community & Events Fundraiser. Mae told ESP – “As a kidney patient, I know how important research into kidney disease is. Taking part in Course Havoc will not only be fun and entertaining, but you will have the opportunity to raise vital money for research. Your fundraising will help us create better treatments and ultimately help us one day find a cure. I will be there to cheer you on along the way and congratulate you at the finish line, so please join us and help us on our path to finding a cure for kidney disease.”

Sign up now for the 11.30am wave of the Course Havoc event at the discounted price of £15 (for 615 year olds) and £25 (16 years+) on www.kidneyresearchuk.org/get -involved/events/course-havoc.

City’s Lido Pool opens this month It’ll soon be time to make a splash as Peterborough’s Lido opens for a new season this month.

It must mean summer is on the way and we’re so lucky to have this beautiful Art Deco outdoor swimming pool to enjoy sunny days.

It’ll open again on Saturday May 25 and includes three heated outdoor pools, a café and special events throughout the summer. This year Vivacity will be offering additional sessions such as Midnight swims, extending their early morning swim offering to include Sundays, and back by popular demand their Summer Solstice event will be held once again.

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ESP’s columnist Phil Adlam brings us the exclusives on all things Peterborough United…

Making Memories The season has drawn to its end and at the time of writing this column, we could be celebrating or looking forward to the summer break, but when I look back at the 2018-2019 campaign, there have certainly been many highlights.

We are determined as a football club to try and create lasting memories and to do that we have focussed a lot of our attention on the next wave of Peterborough United supporters and that points towards the youngsters.

I’ve spoken many times about the Schools Initiative this year and we’ve clocked up over 80 visits to Primary Schools and whilst some pupils may have been to the ABAX Stadium before, a lot will have sampled a live football match for the very first time.

I remember my first ever visit to the stadium. It was with my Dad in the very early 1990s and those memories last a lifetime and it doesn’t have to be because the game was a cracker; it could be meeting a player, meeting the manager, seeing friends or laughing at the mascot.

I think as time has progressed, we find the impact a mascot (and I am talking the furry kind rather than those that lead the teams out) is palpable. The amount of children that see the mascot at their school and then come to a game to meet him again is often the attraction and retaining that enthusiasm is then down to us as a club.

We are fortunate to have a wonderful mascot.

Putting on a costume doesn’t make you a character, it is the person that creates that persona and at Posh, I believe we have the best in the business. Peter Burrow must hi-five hundreds of children on a match day and at schools, he’s like a member of One Direction.

That impact is crucial. We are determined to keep that going. We want to build our fan base. Results help, of course they do, but it’s the overall experience that often encourages repeat business. Speaking of enthusiasm, we are delighted that more girls and women are enjoying coming to watch us in action.

On May 26, our successful ladies team will entertain Solihull Moors at the ABAX Stadium.

This fixture is just a couple of weeks ahead of the Women’s World Cup in France. The women’s game has grown massively and our ladies team have enjoyed four promotions and more silverware in cup competitions since forming.

We really hope that we can get a big crowd for this game. It kicks-off at 7pm and tickets are available at www.theposhtickets.com. The Motorpoint Stand will be open for supporters and we would love to get in excess of 2,000 people there so spread the word, tell your friends and let’s support our ladies in action.

Enjoy the summer!

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Jack Whitehall Performs at Peterborough Arena By the time this is published this may be old news, however at the time of writing Jack Whitehall has just announced he’ll be playing Peterborough as the first date of his brand new tour Stood Up. Performing on November 14 at the East of England Arena, this tour will be Jack’s biggest British arena tour and follows two complete sell out arena tours already. Jack’s also had success on Netflix thanks to his two comedy specials, plus his popular docu-series Travels with My Father, which was recently nominated for a National Television Award.

His promoters say: “Jack Whitehall: Stood Up promises to be the most hilarious yet from one of comedy's most electric talents. A joy to watch on stage and a comedian who is firmly on the road to becoming a global megastar, this show is not to be missed."

Jack Whitehall himself says: "I couldn't be more thrilled to be going back out on the road. There's no feeling like standing up on stage in front of an arena full of strangers, and still being able to hear your dad heckle you."

To book your tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.co.uk or call the East of England Arena on 01733 363500.

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The wait is finally over – the brand new series of Taskmaster will be returning to Dave this month and its mixed bag line up contains an Inbetweener, a Car Sharer, and the voice of Love Island!

Joining master of ceremonies Greg Davies and his assistant Little Alex Horne for the show’s eighth season will be Iain Stirling, a Scottish comic who rose to fame thanks to his colourful commentary of reality TV show Love Island. Joining him will be comedians Lou Sanders and Paul Sinha, best known for appearing on The Chase as ‘The Sinnerman’, alongside Joe Thomas from The Inbetweeners plus Sian Gibson who played Kayleigh on Peter Kay’s Car Share.

The first episode of series 8 will air on Wednesday May 8 on Dave, however if you’ve yet to catch up on this hilarious comedy panel show then series 1-7 are all still available for binge-watching on the UKTV Player.

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GEORGE EGG: DIY CHEF Festival favourite George Egg (the ‘Anarchist Cook’) returns with his latest show demonstrating live cooking and laugh-out-loud comedy at the Key Theatre. In his latest show, a health scare sees George banned from the family kitchen, but relocated to the garden shed his imagination and resourcefulness lead him to build an improvised kitchen there instead. Offering an inspiring and inventive evening of stand-up comedy and live cooking, this is a show that’s funny, inspiring and absurd in equal measure. Tickets are available on 01733 207239.

PAUL MERTON’S IMPRO CHUMS Perfect for fans of comedy classic Whose Line Is It Anyway? Paul Merton will be leading the UK’s finest improv performers to offer audiences at the Cresset an evening of mind-blowing improvisation. Described by British Theatre Guide as ‘pure hilarity’ and by The Daily Mirror as ‘the finest exponents of the improv art’, this is one ticket you won’t want to miss out on. Tickets are available on 01733 265705.

LIGHTBOX COMEDY CLUB Performing at the popular Lightbox Café this month will be UK pun champion Leo Kearse, circuit stalwart Roger Monkhouse, American comedian Robyn Perkins and compere Stevie Gray. Tickets are available by visiting www.funhousecomedy.co.uk.

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DJ NIGHTS @ FORTY TWO A new venue is about to hit the city with the opening of 42 on Broadway later this month.

The former Café En Seine building has been completely transformed into a bar and shisha lounge. Their main two nights of big music will be on Fridays and Saturdays with a contrast of music styles on offer. Friday nights will be more soul, funk and R&B with a few classics from back in the day thrown in – think of the Trevor Nelson Rhythm Nation show and you’re almost there!

Their resident DJ will be spinning the tunes each week from 9pm until 3am and entry’s free, you can pre-book tables for the weekend on the website if you want to guarantee your seating for the evening.

On Saturday nights they tell us they’ll be taking it up a notch with the music and have a funky, vocal house music style with a twist of classics added to the mix too. Their DJ will be playing from 9pm until 3am and entry’s free.

They’re now recruiting bar staff, waitress staff, kitchen staff and chef de partie for the venue through their website or email info@fortytwo.bar for more info.

NIGHTS OUT @ CHARTERS The bar on a boat has more great nights lined up this month kicking off with Indie Night on Friday May 3 from 9pm.

Derek Gibson presents Vinyl Night on Friday May 17 from 8pm.

Don’t miss the venue’s fantastic Cider & Gin Festival getting underway from Midday on Thursday May 23.

Round off the month on Friday May 31 with Sounds of the Suburbs a DJ vinyl night from 8pm.

NIGHTS OUT @ THE SOLSTICE On Bank Holiday Sunday May 5 it’s a 12hr Bank Holiday Sunday party from 4pm until 4am as Dynamic presents Leftwing: Kody.

Urban Classics returns on Friday May 17 with resident DJ’s Mr Lion, Supa-T, and T-Rex playing the best in R&B, hip-hip, reggae, grime and bashment from 10pm until late.

Friday nights at the venue now see regular live music so check out our Gig Guide.

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Mixology at Red Room on Broadway bring everyone’s favourite Austrian Filter House ambassador to the city - the iconic Artwork on Friday May 31.

His productions have spanned four decades as one-third of dubstep supergroup ‘Magnetic Man’ with Skream & Benga and was responsible not only for one of the biggest tracks of 2016 with Let Go Of This Acid but one of UK garage’s biggest hits.

If you’ve been lucky enough to experience Artwork before you’ll know how incredible his genre spanning, energetic sets are. Whether its techno, disco, house and everything leftfield or in between you can be sure that you’ll be absolutely having it on the floor.

The curator of ‘Art’s House’ he is also a regular at the likes of Pikes, The Warehouse Project, XOYO, Lost Village and Annie Mac’s ‘Lost & Found’.

Joining Artwork on the bill will be Mixology residents Tom Skinner, Dan Clare (Maur) & James Chan. They also welcome back Them Waves duo Joe Canty and John Marshall with another disco-fused warm-up set.

LOVE IS GAY DISCO The launch of a new gay night at the Lightbox Café on Bridge Street is also a closing party of sorts as they say goodbye to their DJ events every Friday and Saturday night to allow for private hire. Love is Gay Disco on Saturday May 25 will feature a mix of camp, commercial and lots of party house and everyone’s welcome! It’s free entry and 2 for £12 cocktails from 9pm 10.30pm.

SOUL COLLECTIVE RETURNS The Soul Collective guys are back after a short break and are now in the main room of the Brewery Tap on a Friday. DJs Mick McKenna, Ian Pass and Lady J play a mix of old, forgotten and brand new released tracks including 70's soul, jazz funk, R&B and jazzy house. Catch them on Friday May 17, entry’s free.

ECLECTIC BALLROOM MOVE TO THE DOG HOUSE! Eclectic Ballroom are now bringing a festival groove to The Dog House Cocktail Bar in Westgate Aracde.

The When Polly Met Fergie restaurant has joined forces with the events team who’ve previously been behind the successful nights at the Lightbox Café.

They’re joined by Periodic & Loaded, and are planning on making The Dog House's Friday's & Saturday's the destination to get down.

Eclectic Ballroom (Jim Norton & Zed Malik) have been putting on events around the country for over 10 years, working at some of the brightest progressive venues in the region and being involved in major festivals such as Glastonbury.

Friday Nights will have more variety in styles of music on offer teaming up with Under The Influence on May 10 an only vinyl event featuring soul, 60’s R’n’B, jazz, Ska and a few epic, funky ass grooves from the team who brought you Jelly Roll.

That’s followed by Signal on May 17 which is a collaboration between Ziggy (The Gangsters) and Jim (Eclectic Ballroom, All That's Jazz) dropping roots & reggae. All That's Jazz will take place on the first and last Fridays of the month.

Saturday nights will have more of an eclectic festival feel starting with live acoustic music from 6.30pm, live jazz performances from 7.30pm and 10pm till late, Eclectic Ballroom. Periodic and Loaded will be sharing the Saturday night honours.

So starting on May 11, Saturdays will have music from 6.30pm till 2am.

SWARMZ @ VANITY Vanity is back in the Red Room on Broadway on Friday May 3 with a special guest performance from UK Grime sensation Swarmz. He’ll be banging out his biggest anthems such as Lyca, Pumpy and Bally along with upfront exclusives, supported by Vanity resident, DJ Nick T and guests.

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Stamford Gig for Eddi Reader

I’m not naming names but I’ve been told that a local musician has had two of his guitars stolen. The member of a popular Peterborough band has had his vintage 70s Fender Bass guitars taken, which is a pretty devastating loss for any musician in more ways than one.

If you have any information or knowledge of the whereabouts of these instruments then please contact me at ESP. My email address is keith.dalton@espmag.co.uk.

Eddi Reader is currently touring the UK and as part of the tour is visiting Stamford Arts Centre on June 15.

The tour follows her highly acclaimed Cavalier album and is aimed at launching her new five song EP, Starlight, which features three brand new and unreleased songs from the Cavalier sessions plus a double A side single Starlight/My Favourite Dress.

Eddi is celebrating her 40th year as a live performer, a career which started in 1978, singing on Scottish country rock tours, then appearing on worldwide festival and concert hall stages with Gang of Four and Fairground Attraction through the eighties. In fact in that long career Eddi, through her session work, has

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Lexie Live @ Bob’s Local songwriter and musician, Lexie Greene, has released multiple albums over the past 10 years, and toured endlessly learning her craft by performing in pubs sometimes to an unforgiving crowd, but quickly gaining their ear, foot tap and attention. Lexie has performed at many festivals and had the honour of playing for Bob Harris, she’s been aired on 6 Music, BBC Introducing (both locally and nationally). Her music sits under the vast umbrella of Americana with her songs taking you from blues to rock to Motown to country to rock 'n' roll.

Known by critics and fans for her strong song writing abilities, her vocals and stage persona have been described as 'Joplin/Ronstadt-esque' and Lexie has a relatable personality on stage. Lexie tours nationally and regionally, either solo or with her band of good friends The Indigo Blue.

Her new album, Live at Bob’s Records, was recorded live in front of a small intimate audience at Bob’s Records in Lexie's home town of Whittlesey, back in November 2018.

The album is released on May 3 and she returns to Bob’s for a celebratory live performance the following day (Star Wars Day!). The same evening, May 4, Lexie appears at the Voodoo Lounge in Stamford as opening artist for young guitar prodigy and blues star Chantel McGregor.

A few other local shows coming up include the main stage at the International Sports and Classic Car show at the East of England Arena on May 26 (which also sees local lads Austin Gold on the line-up) and Cambridge Strawberry Fair on June 1.

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The very popular Bourne Festival is back again for its 17th year. Hosted on the Wellhead field in Bourne, the festival will host the usual mix of live music, funfair, craft fair, food court and real ale and cider bars over the weekend.

The event started in 2002 as part of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee celebrations on a flatbed lorry and a few barrels of beer, and it has transformed over its life into a major event in Bourne’s annual calendar. The three day event has brought live music of all genres to the town, with a fun and friendly atmosphere.

This year’s festival will be held between Friday June 7 and Sunday June 9. Admission is £3 a day, with a weekend pass costing just £5.

Also, it’s free for children under 11. There’ll be 80 real ales and 25 ciders on tap. The band schedule is due to be announced shortly and ESP will keep you up to date with the live music as we hear it. You can also check out the latest information on www.bournefestival.com.

The event is completely run by volunteers and their aim is to raise as much money for local charities as they can. The people of Bourne and district have embraced the festival and it’s attracting bigger crowds every year.

The beneficiaries of the festival are all deserving local causes. The organisers run a Christmas dinner every year for OAPs who may be alone on Christmas day, along with donating to many other local causes, such as Bourne to Play, Bourne Dimensions Skate Park, local uniformed groups, and sports teams. In essence it achieves what it was founded to do.

If you want a pitch at the festival or if you want to sponsor the event or volunteer over the weekend then contact the organisers on their facebook page or by emailing info@bournefestival.com.

famously harmonised with Annie Lennox and toured with the Eurythmics, after her time with successful punk outfit Gang of Four. It was the short-lived but warmly remembered association with Fairground Attraction that really brought her into the limelight and to the attention of a much wider audience through the aptly named single Perfect.

Of course her own successful solo live career continues to this day. Much of the tour is already sold out so be quick to get your tickets for Stamford either from www.eddireader.com or 01780 763203.

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Local singer/songwriter Lee Joshua Rose is releasing his self penned debut album For The Record on May 31. It’s currently available on pre order on iTunes. He informs me that in order to purchase the album you have to specifically go into the iTunes Store and search Lee Joshua Rose.

Although I knew Lee a few years before, he has the distinction of being the last ever live artist that we featured on ‘Saturday with Keith & Claire’ before the demise of Lite FM in Peterborough. That was 10 years ago and I’ve caught him live a few times since.

He’s been performing live for 12 years and amassed over 850 live gigs in the area.

Now Lee has achieved a career milestone releasing the first album of his own material. He recorded the album up in Leeds with producer Andy Hawkins and the album has many different shades running through it. Indie rock and pop and even a shot of country in one track in particular titled She’s One Of A Kind.

It’s a very radio friendly commercial sounding album, and I particularly recommend The Magic 3 a song written in dedication to three inspirations of Lee’s – Paul Weller, Noel Gallagher and Kelly Jones.

His enthusiastic personality always shows through in his performance and I’m pleased that Lee has this debut album to his name. No doubt some of the tracks will feature in his forthcoming gigs. We will keep you informed in ESP.

The ‘good’ weather is just round the corner and so the outdoor gigs start to appear. When that happens, you can always depend on a lot of appearances from Pennyless, the locally based folk rock band. They already have a busy schedule ahead of them and also a new album, Strange Dreams, due for release on Wednesday May 1.

Pennyless are a four piece consisting of Penny Stevens, Les Woods, Graham Dale and Colin Benton and the band feature a huge range of instruments in their repertoire including fiddle, flute, guitar, bouzouki, whistle, mandolin and djembe plus quite a few more.

Their vibrant performance suits the Festival concept.

Their forthcoming gigs locally are: May 4 Spalding Festival, Springfields 2-4pm, a ticketed concert in Thurlby St Firmin’s church 7pm on May 11 and a double header concert at Gretton Village Hall on May 17 with their good friends on the folk scene, Paspatou.

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Chris Difford @ the Cresset Chris Difford is one of the founder members of cult band Squeeze and he’ll be visiting Peterborough next month when he plays the Cresset on Tuesday June 4. The evening is part of his stand up sit down book tour as he talks about, and plays the songs from his past in Squeeze. Appropriately the tour is entitled Up the Junction 2019.

Chris is a Grammy nominated and double Ivor Novello Award winning lyricist who’s brought us characters and sketches from everyday life, and has successfully turned the mundane into the beautiful, the urbane into the exquisite, for over 40 years.

With his collaborator, Squeeze co-founder Glenn Tilbrook, Chris has written some of the most enduring and best-loved songs of our time such as Up The Junction, Cool For Cats, Labelled With Love, Tempted and many others. He’s one of the country’s most respected songwriters and has co-written with a host of musicians and performers that reads like a veritable who’s who of the industry.

The evening is a talk and music evening and is a unique intimate gig being held upstairs in the Fitzwilliam Gallery Suite. You can book your tickets from the Cresset box office on 01733 265705.

Letz Zep @ the Key ‘I walked in, I saw me’ was the comment of legendary Led Zeppelin vocalist Robert Plant after he attended a show by Letz Zep. Letz Zep are the official number one tribute to Led Zeppelin and they appear annually in Peterborough. I saw them a few years ago at The Peterborough Beer Festival and again more recently at the Key Theatre.

They return to the Key on Friday May 17.

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Rated’ and ‘The Most Popular’ tribute to Led Zeppelin by the authoritative Ticketmaster organisation.

They tour incessantly and perform to packed houses and rave reviews and have already performed this year to over 45,000 people in seven countries. This includes some very special gigs: two sold out nights at the prestigious Paris Olympia Theatre, an unprecedented achievement. The band

where also honoured to headline the ‘John Bonham – A Celebration’ concert to celebrate the life and legacy of the late, great Zeppelin drummer. The concert also marked the unveiling of a bronze statue to ‘Bonzo’ Bonham in his home town of Redditch.

These are a band worth seeing for Zeppelin fans and rock fans alike. Tickets available from the box office on 01733 207239. www.espmag.co.uk

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GIGGUIDE THU MAY 2

SAT MAY 4

EMILY BUTTERWICK

CARPARK RENDEZVOUS

NEW GENERATION CRASH AND BURN

23 REASONS

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

O'Neill's, Broadway

SARAH COLLINS The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

VOODOO ACOUSTIC WITH DAVE B Mama Liz's, Stamford

FRI MAY 3 ACOUSTIC SESSION WITH THE BOATMEN The Boat Inn, Whittlesey

CELLAR FULL O' SOUL SAMM's, Bridge Street

CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION The Prince of Wales Feathers, Castor

DIRTY RUMOUR

The Ploughman, Werrington The Crown, Lincoln Road

CHANTEL MCGREGOR + LEXIE GREEN CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION KENNY & THE MOTIVES The Parkway Club, Maskew Avenue

LEXIE GREEN (AFTERNOON) Bob's Records, Whittlesey

LONESOME + MY ONLY + SUDS + SAGES OF THE SUBWAY (TICKETED)

MOLLY'S CHAMBER

PORKY PIG

The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

OPEN MIC WITH GRAHAM CLEAVER (2PM) The Bull, Newborough

The Blue Bell, Werrington

ORIGINALS NIGHT

THE CHUCK NORRIS EXPERIENCE

PENNYLESS (2PM)

The Fayre Spot, Bretton

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

THE VIGILANTES + GOLDEN BANTIC + THE FIFTHS

Charters, Town Bridge Spalding Festival, Springfields

RADIUS 45 Ebeneezers, Woodston

THE DEPS The Blue Bell, Dogsthorpe

The Crown, Lincoln Road

LIVE BAND The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

THE GANGSTERS The Peacock, London Road

Charters, Town Bridge

THE GUARDS

The Brewery Tap, Westgate

The Prince of Wales Feathers, Castor

THE MONEY SHOT

GUNS N W*ANKERS + SUPPORT

THIRD STONE FROM THE SUN

Peterborough Rugby Club, Fengate

The Blue Bell, Werrington

LIVE BAND

CLAUDIA

REVOLVER

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

The Carpenter's Arms, Boston

JAZZ UNDERGROUND

THE EXPLETIVES

SAMM's, Bridge Street

The Prince of Wales Feathers, Castor

OPEN MIC WITH STACEY LOWETH

WILDBOYS (80S, TICKETED)

The Blue Bell, Werrington

The Met Lounge, Bridge Street

TUE MAY 7

SAT MAY 11

OPEN MIC WITH ANNA RADFORD

BACK 2

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

The Parkway Club, Maskew Avenue

BLACKOUT UK OPEN MIC WITH GRAHAM CLEAVER

The Burghley, Burghley Road

The Millstone, Barnack

CAP'N RASTY'S BIG TIME CHARLIES

WED MAY 8 BACKROOM ACOUSTIC WITH THE BOATMEN The Angel , Ramsey The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

THU MAY 9

The Ploughman, Werrington

The Crown, Lincoln Road

ANDY HUGHES The Fayre Spot, Bretton

The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

SUN MAY 12

Yaxley Festival, Yaxley

MATT HOWARD (3PM)

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

OUSE VALLEY SINGLES CLUB Mama Liz's, Stamford

PENNYLESS + PASPATOU Village Hall, Gretton The Falcon Hotel, Whittlesey

TWISTED ON TOUR SAMM's, Bridge Street

SAT MAY 18 BEACHY HEAD DIVING CLUB

MON MAY 13

The Angel Inn, Yarwell

JIMMY DOHERTY

Fletton Club, High Street

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

SONGWRITERS EVENING WITH STEVE GIBBS

DIRTY RUMOUR

The Boat Inn, Whittlesey

DIVISION

The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

Charters, Town Bridge

The Deeping Stage, Market Deeping George's Bar, March

The Masons Arms, Bourne

THE BOATMEN CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION

CUTTIN LOOSE

BETIE GIE

CITIZEN SMITH The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

LAST MINUTE BRIGADE The Ploughman, Werrington

The Bull, Newborough

TUE MAY 14

MATTY HAYNES

OPEN MIC WITH ANNA RADFORD

SOUL FX

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

The Burghley, Burghley Road

WED MAY 15

THE FALLEN IDOLS

OPEN MIC NIGHT

The Blue Bell, Dogsthorpe

FRI MAY 10 AMERICANA

UNDERCOVER

RESONATE

VELOCITY

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CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION

The Blue Bell, Dogsthorpe

The Met Lounge, Bridge Street

The Stage, Market Deeping

The Crown, Lincoln Road

TRUE BRITISH MAYHEM

JUNK PUPPETS

The Burghley, Burghley Road

DIRTY RUMOUR

BROTHERHOODS ROUNDABOUT

Lakeside Bar, Tallington

MON MAY 6

The Peacock, London Road

The Golden Fleece, Stamford

FRI MAY 17

CUTTIN LOOSE

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

VELOCITY

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

SAMM's, Bridge Street

Mama Liz's, Stamford

SARAH COLLINS

SUN MAY 5

The S Bar, Stilton

THE MONEY SHOT

THE INTRUDERS

The Solstice, Northminster

STEVE HOOKER

The Solstice, Northminster

TORI LAMOUR + CALL TO THE FAITHFUL + NOVA STATUS

TRUE 90S

The Met Lounge, Bridge Street

The Blue Bell, Werrington

OAKHAM MIC

THU MAY 16 SARAH COLLINS

ROSITA

DUSK TIL DAWN

ELECTRIC WARRIORS

The Dragonfly, Orton

St Firmins Church, Thurlby

FRANKLY MY DEAR

LATIN JAZZ DUO

Mama Liz's, Stamford

THIRD STONE FROM THE SUN

Charters, Town Bridge

SAMM's, Bridge Street

LEFTOVAS

The Parkway Club, Maskew Avenue

The Ostrich, North Street

Mama Liz's, Stamford

The Met Lounge, Bridge Street

PCRFM OPEN MIC NIGHT

IAN & KAT (3PM)

BOBA FETT

The London Inn, Stamford The Ploughman, Werrington

SAMM's, Bridge Street

CLARKSDALE CONTRACT

FUNKED UP

PENNYLESS (7PM)

GLAM SLAM GLITZ The Crown, Lincoln Road

SAMM's, Bridge Street

SAMM's, Bridge Street

MIKKI JONS

PAGAN

THE FLYING ACES

Fletton Club, High Street

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

The Parkway Club, Maskew Avenue

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

GIGS@ESPMAG.CO.UK THE NUGGETS

COUNTRY MIX

The Crown, Lincoln Road

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

VARIOUS ARTISTS

THU MAY 23

The Sportsman, Chatteris

WHISKY TWIST Charters, Town Bridge

SUN MAY 19 ANGELA JONES + FALSE HEARTS + KEITH LUCKEY + SIGNATURE The Glasshouse, Key Theatre

ANNA & JIMMY

SARAH COLLINS The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

FRI MAY 24 ANOTHER GIRL ANOTHER PLANET Charters, Town Bridge

CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION The Solstice, Northminster

THIRD STONE FROM THE SUN

THE MIGHTY AND THE HIGH

THE MONEY SHOT (MIDDAY)

The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

Post Office Sports and Social Club, Peterborough

Beerfest, Easton on the Hill

SAT MAY 25 23 REASONS The Crown, Lincoln Road

Charters, Town Bridge

THE MOLL GRIPS The Bluebell, Dogsthorpe

CUBANS & COGNAC

THE OVERDUBS

SAMM's, Bridge Street

The Ploughman, Werrington

The Black Bull, Kirton

TWO LUCKY PLUCKERS

DIRTY RUMOUR

Fletton Club, High Street

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

CHRIS WATSON BAND (2PM) The Parkway Club, Maskew Avenue

STEEL UNION (3PM)

HAYLEY DI RITO The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

TUE MAY 21

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

DIVISION Lakeside Bar, Tallington

HOLLY JEAN + BURNING CODES + GRAHAM CLEAVER The Parkway Club, Maskew Avenue The Blue Bell, Werrington

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

RADIUS 45

The Boat Inn, Whittlesey

The Crown, Lincoln Road

REVOLVER Spalding Festival, Spalding

STEALER

WED MAY 22 BACKROOM ACOUSTIC WITH THE BOATMEN

FRANKLY MY DEAR

SUN MAY 26

The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

ADAM TRENDALL

GUN + AUSTIN GOLD (TICKETED)

LIZZY ON THE LOOSE

JESSIE'S GHOST

LOOSE ROCKET

The Burghley, Burghley Road

Outfest, Outwell

MON MAY 27 The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

TUE MAY 28

THU MAY 30 OPEN MIC WITH GRAHAM CLEAVER

HALO The Solstice, Northminster

LEFTOVAS The Masons Arms, Bourne

MALPRACTICE (DR FEELGOOD TRIBUTE) Mama Liz's, Stamford

PORKY PIG The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

SPENCER JAMES The Parkway Club, Maskew Avenue

SAT JUN 1 CJ HATT The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

The Blue Boar, Eye

DIRTY RUMOUR

SARAH COLLINS

The Blue Bell, Dogsthorpe

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

SIMIAN

EEVAH + SPECIAL GUESTS

The Crown, Lincoln Road

Mama Liz's, Stamford

SAMM's, Bridge Street

FRI MAY 31

FILTHY CONTACT The Crown, Lincoln Road

RETROLUX

Caravan Park, Deeping

The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

The Boat Inn, Whittlesey

OFF THE RECORD

STEALER

CAR PARK RENDEZVOUS

JERSEY BOYS

The Crown, Lincoln Road

Fletton Club, High Street

DB5

OPEN MIC

JUNK PUPPETS

The Parkway Club, Maskew Avenue

PORKY PIG

THE GUARDS

SZPAKU (TICKETED)

The Angel, Ramsey

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

The Brewery Tap, Westgate

ACOUSTIC SESSION WITH THE BOATMEN

The Burghley, Burghley Road The Ploughman, Werrington

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

Peterborough Arena and Events Centre, Alwalton

OUTLAW EAGLES

OPEN MIC WITH JIMMY

OPEN MIC WITH THE BOATMEN AND PHIL Q

The Brewery Tap, Westgate

OPEN MIC WITH ANNA RADFORD

Charters, Town Bridge

MON MAY 20

THE SOFT TONE NEEDLES

THE RAINMEN

CUTTIN LOOSE

The Hurdler, Stamford

THE NUGGETS (3PM)

GROOVE CARTELL

Charters, Town Bridge

The Met Lounge, Bridge Street

The Letter B, Whittlesey

THE CONTACTS (4.30PM) The Peacock, London Road

The Blue Bell, Werrington

FILTHY CONTACT The Bell, Market Deeping

FRANKLY MY DEAR The Black Bull, Whittlesey

The Angel Inn, Yarwell

THIRD STONE FROM THE SUN SAMM's, Bridge Street

MAY 10 – 12

GIG of the MONTH

13TH ANNUAL CASTOR & AILSWORTH BEER FESTIVAL The Prince of Wales Feathers, Castor. Tel: 01733 380222 Live music from The Expletives in the evening, Friday May 10.

A range of 30+ beers & ciders available to sample throughout the festival.

www.espmag.co.uk

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