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JESS HELPS QUEENSGATE LIGHT UP There’ll be some fabulous new decorations in Queensgate shopping centre this year with the big light switch on taking place between 6pm and 7pm on Thursday November 3. Our very own Face of ESP Jessica Lockhart will be there joining in the fun and helping turn on the lights. Look out for a giant walk in snow globe on the mall from November 20 to December 24 outside John Lewis and a Victorian carousel in North Square from October 31 and November 18. To make the seasonal shop even easier, Queensgate’s extending its opening hours on weekdays till 6pm in November and from Monday November 28 through to December 23 you can shop until 9pm and enjoy free parking after 5.30pm. In December Queensgate will also open an extra hour on Saturdays until 7pm. Photo: Mike Harris
A number of new retailers have already opened including Menkind, Whittard and the Sweater Shop and Fat Face is opening soon so your gift buying should be sorted! For more info visit www.queensgate-shopping.co.uk
TIME TO TURN ON CHRISTMAS! Christmas comes to Cathedral Square on Saturday November 19 when the city council gets the festive party started in Peterborough. Paul Stainton, breakfast show presenter on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire’s Peterborough Show will be hosting the entertainment with loads of free fun throughout the day from 4pm-6pm. Then the lights will be turned on and we officially kick start Christmas in the city centre. Paul told ESP – "It is indeed a huge honour to stand on a stage on a freezing cold December night and be heckled by the good folks of Peterborough! “I haven’t yet decided how hecklers will be dealt with, but I have been stocking up on paper plates, custard and hundreds and thousands. Seriously though, it will be brilliant, I can’t wait to see you all there." This year there’ll be some brand new Christmas lights, music from top local acts, fireworks, a very special guest to turn on the lights and of course Father Christmas will be dropping by as well. The main sponsors of Peterborough’s Christmas celebrations, The Clock Restaurant, will be serving a selection of winter warmers and licensed alcoholic drinks from the restaurant on Bridge Street, which can be taken to Cathedral Square. Paul Tapparno-Clark, manager at The Clock Restaurant told ESP – “All of us are really excited to be involved with the biggest series of community events of the Peterborough calendar. We want to establish ourselves as a member of the local community and we hope that people will see that The Clock Restaurant is here to serve the needs of everyone in Peterborough.” For more info call 01733 747474 or visit www.peterborough.gov.uk
SHOWGROUND CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Christmas is coming, whether we like it or not – and there’s an opportunity to blitz that all-important present buying under one inspirational roof at Exec Peterborough. The regional venue, based at the East of England Showground, is poised for a festive transformation when the popular Christmas Festival is open for business on November 11-13. It’s a great day out for the whole family and an ideal opportunity to find a unique or unusual gift with over 200 stalls – along with a fantastic food hall, and the chance to meet Santa in his grotto. It runs from 9am until 5pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday with all three days offering free admission to children. Discounted adult tickets priced £4 on Friday and £5 on Saturday and Sunday – are available by booking on-line at www.showground.org.uk
PASSION FOR FASHION IN STAMFORD Evo2events are hosting Passion For Fashion, a fashion show and shopping event on November 30 in aid of Help For Heroes and Action Medical Research, at the Arts Centre Ballroom in Stamford. There’ll be canapés and a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, kindly donated by local businesses the Periwig, Adnams and Thierry Daugeron Catering. Doors open at 6.30pm for shopping, with the fashion show starting at 7.45pm. There’ll be a performance from the Welland School of Dancing and local band the Blue Soul Express. Tickets are £7 from Abi Golightly Fashion Boutique in Stamford, from Rachel on 07738 960374 or Abi on 07950 155754. Sounds like an ideal opportunity to start Christmas shopping and keep up with the latest looks!
GIFT FAIR @ SACREWELL It’s time to start the Christmas shopping so for some fresh inspiration drop into Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre near Wansford on November 5. You can choose from a wonderful selection of gifts and goodies, including hand-made jewellery and bespoke presents. There’ll be home-baked cakes, craft supplies and framed embroideries and you can even discover the art of glass bead making! Sacrewell Farm’s Craft & Gift Fair will be held on the first Saturday of every month. Although entrance to the Fair and parking is free, normal admission prices apply for entry to the Farm. The barn doors open at 10am. Tel: 01780 782254. www.sacrewell.org.uk
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SNOOKER LEGENDS LIVE IN THE BORO! Listen up snooker fans – legends from the world of snooker hit Peterborough this month for one of the most important tournaments in the sport’s calendar. Household names including Steve Davis, Jimmy White, Dennis Taylor and John Parrott are among the 16 players confirmed to take part in the World Seniors Snooker Championship, which will be televised live from Exec Peterborough at the East of England Showground! The venue has been specially chosen by event organisers to host the Championship on Saturday and Sunday November 5 and 6 – with Sky Sports broadcasting live to an expected audience of 1.5 million. Local sporting fans can soak up the atmosphere first hand with tickets ranging from £10 to £30. To book, contact www.worldsnooker.com/tickets or call the booking hotline on 0871 620 7052. www.worldsnooker.com/page/ WorldSeniorsChampionships