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THE WHITE COMPANY POPS UP @ QUEENSGATE If you’re looking for Christmas gifts a new pop-up shop in Queensgate has opened giving us even more choice!

Luxury lifestyle brand The White Company offers stocking fillers, indulgent gifts and ideas for that lastminute thank you with fragrance, accessories, decorations and more.

The White Company Christmas pop-up is on the Lower Level of the shopping centre.

CHEESE FEST @ THE ARENA If you’re the one who always opts for the cheese board after dinner rather than a sugary dessert, don’t forget Cheese Fest is coming to Peterborough on Saturday November 10!

The UK’s first contemporary cheese festival has been touring the country, and brings together artisan cheese makers and awardwinning vendors from around the world to the East of England Arena and Events Centre.

There’ll be around 140 different cheeses to taste – as well as cooking demonstrations and the opportunity to buy a great selection of cheeses; along with a selection of drinks and wines to match them. There’ll also be live music throughout the day.

Tickets from £3 are on sale via www.cheesefest uk.com.

NEW CYCLE ROAD RACE COMING TO BOURNE IN 2019 A major new cycle race is to be staged next year – starting and finishing in Bourne.

The Bourne CiCLE Classic will see professional road races for men and women, plus a Sportive event, over the weekend of August 31 and September 1.

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Council’s Visitor Economy team is organising the event and working with professional cycle event organisers including Colin Clews, responsible for the Rutland / Melton CiCLE Classic, to stage the event.

The routes, which fill a geographic race gap on the east of the UK, total 175 kilometres for men and 114 kilometres for women riders (one of the longest womens’ races in the UK calendar). It’ll take riders close to both Stamford and Grantham and will include historic Grimsthorpe Castle.

NEW CLIMBING AND ACTIVITY CENTRE @ NENE PARK Plans for an exciting new activity centre have been announced by Nene Park!

Proposals for the centre at Lakeside in Ferry Meadows include an Olympic-grade climbing wall alongside a natural themed indoor toddler play area designed to keep people active, whatever the weather.

Now the Trust is keen to hear your views on what they have planned, ahead of submitting a planning application. You can take a look at their ideas at a public exhibition on Saturday November 3 in the John Horrell Room at Ferry Meadows, just next to the Visitor Centre. It’ll run from 10am until 3pm.

For more information, please visit www.nenepark.org.uk and keep an eye on Nene Park’s social media channels.

LOCAL AUTHOR RELEASES NEW FESTIVE BOOK Local author Sayeh Stone who ESP has featured before has now released a new fun festive book.

Sayeh has had success with her first book Shaped Animals (available at Waterstones) and now brings us her next book just in time for Christmas called Snotty Santa!

It’s a fun rhyming story about how he delivers those presents to you all in one night – with sneezes and snot!

There's a little game at the end to enjoy too and it sounds like a great Critsmas pressie idea.

NEW YMCA MENTAL WELLBEING APP HELPS LOCAL STUDENTS YMCA Trinity Group and Thrive’s Feel Stress Free is a mobile app designed to support student and staff wellbeing.

The City of Peterborough Academy has become the first school in the country to begin using Feel Stress Free for all of its staff and students; a NHS approved mobile app.

It uses a number of clinically proven techniques to assess users’ overall wellbeing and provides support tools and strategies in an engaging, entertaining format. The app already has over one million users globally and the YMCA and Thrive partnership is enabling schools to join this community from just £2 per user per year – a fraction of the open market cost.

It consists of a number of games and activities to assess users’ wellbeing and provides strategies and exercises to build their resilience. The app also detects users who need some additional support and signposts them to the relevant channels.

Alongside its use of Feel Stress Free, the City of Peterborough Academy has also taken up YMCA Trinity Group’s package of support which provides them with tailored data from the app as well as a YMCA counsellor to work with children that need extra support.

To find out more, schools should contact YMCA Trinity Group on 01733 373187 or ryan.armes@ ymcatrinity.org.uk.

More information is also available on YMCA Trinity Group’s website: www.ymcatrinitygroup.org. uk/counselling/thrive-feelstress-free-app.

CHRISTMAS SHOP @ BURGHLEY The amazing Christmas Shop at Burghley House in Stamford opens on Sunday November 11 through to Sunday December 23, from 10am to 4pm, Wednesday to Sunday.

It’s packed with Christmas gifts, decorations and seasonal ware, this dedicated festive shop will be in the Brewhouse building – the entrance is opposite the Courtyard Shop in the Chestnut Courtyard.

Admission and parking are free of charge.

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Fun and Sparkles at Peterborough Firework Fiesta Peterborough Firework Fiesta, sponsored by Britannia Fire and Security and Anglia Ruskin University, explodes into action with a dazzling firework display on Saturday November 3 at Peterborough Arena, East of England Showground.

Expect a spectacular display choreographed to music, courtesy of Titanium, the company behind national celebration fireworks such as the Commonwealth Games and New Year displays in London and Edinburgh. Free parking at Peterborough Arena, a giant bonfire (weather permitting), live music by Heart FM, food outlets and fairground rides.

It’s been organised by the Rotary Club of Peterborough and Peterborough Round Table for over 40 years and all proceeds from the event are ploughed back into Peterborough-based charities and good causes.

Advance tickets priced £4 for children aged under 15 (under 2 years are free), £8 for adults and are available to purchase online from the Ticket Factory via a link from the Firework Fiesta website and various local outlets. Tickets are also available on the gate at £5 (child) and £10 (adult). For full details and payment options visit www.fireworkfiesta.com.

Thursday November 1 SPRINGFIELDS FIREWORKS & MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA Springfields Outlet, Spalding Celebrating 100 years of the Royal Air Force – gates open at 6pm, fireworks at 8pm. Advance tickets available on www.springfieldsoutlet. co.uk/events or from the Information Point – tickets will cost more on the day. Stores stay open until 9pm.

Saturday November 3 WERRINGTON FIREWORK DISPLAY Werrington Primary school, Amberley Slope, PE4 6QG Werrington Scouts, Guides and Primary School PTA hold their annual firework display. Gates open at 6.15pm and the event finishes at 8.15pm.

Friday November 2 CASTOR AND AILSWORTH FIREWORK FIESTA Castor & Ailsworth Cricket Club, Port Lane A professional firework display from 1605 Fireworks with licensed bar and food. Tickets are available from the Prince of Wales Feathers or Reece Smith on reece_pect12@hotmail.co.uk or 07840 141015 or on the gate.

Saturday November 3 BOURNE FIREWORKS Bourne Abbey Primary Academy Sports Field, Manning Road, Bourne Children’s themed fireworks display to music (low bang) at 5.15pm, followed by live music from The Overdubs and at 6.30pm it’s the main fireworks display to music. Cheaper advance tickets are on sale from Bourne Primary schools, Greetings, Stringers Decorating Centre or they’ll be more on the gate.

Friday November 2 PETERBOROUGH RUGBY CLUB FAMILY FIREWORKS Second Drove, Fengate Firework display to music supplied by Fantastic Fireworks. Tickets are available in advance from the club or Sainsburys in Bretton, they’ll cost more on the gate.

Friday November 2 DOBBIES FIREWORKS DISPLAY Dobbies Garden Centre, Hampton Enjoy an evening at your local Dobbies, and indulge in a choice of street food, followed by a spectacular fireworks display. Once the display’s finished you can shop the new Christmas range.

Plus you’ll get a special discount voucher to spend on the night. Food will be served in the restaurant from 5.30pm onwards and the fireworks display will take place at 7.30pm.

This is a ticket only event and you must buy in advance.

Saturday November 3 STAMFORD KIWANIS FIREWORKS BONANZA The annual display is held at Stamford Welland Academy, Green Lane, Stamford from 5pm – 9pm.

Saturday November 3 SKYLARK'S FIREWORKS TO MUSIC SPECTACULAR! Skylark Events, Manea Rd, Wimblington, PE15 0PE Fun-fair rides, music, entertainment from Heart FM, a delicious variety of food and a spectacular display by the award-winning Kimbolton.

Sunday November 4 BARNWELL THEMED BONFIRE & FIREWORKS Barnwell Recreation Ground, Near Oundle, Barnwell, PE8 5QD Viewing of the bonfire, music, top quality refreshments and traditional drinks from 5pm. Bonfire lit at 6.45pm, followed by a spectacular professional firework display.

Sunday November 4 BASTON FIREWORK EXTRAVAGANZA The Baston Firework Extravaganza, now in its 11th year takes place at Brudenell Playing Fields, Baston. It’s a ticket-only event so please buy yours from Baston Shop/Post Office. Gates open at 3pm and the event finishes at 8pm.

Sunday November 4 PETERBOROUGH LIONS RUFC Solstice Park, Flaxland, Bretton Gates open at 3pm with a funfair, BBQ & bar and entertainment for the whole family. Tickets are £4 for adults, £2.50 for kids or £10 for the family on the gate or for discounted advance tickets head to Sainsburys in Bretton.

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Chloe Wilkinson has the ESP guide to the best shows around…

Blake’s Christmas Classics BLAKE are set to return to The Cresset this month due to popular demand, with the best Christmas classics.

The Brit-Award-winning vocalists will bring us a unique festive show featuring over twenty seasonal anthems. If the outstanding vocals weren't enough they've also thrown in some top class musicians, hand-picked choirs and even snow!

As BLAKE celebrate their 10th anniversary and a No.1 2018 album, expect Christmas past and present in this epic show that’s guaranteed to get you in the festive mood on Tuesday November 27.

Tickets are £26.50 and available on 01733 265705.

The Wizard Of Oz

Queen Of The Night

As we continue to celebrate theatre and all it brings, RARE Productions have announced their next spectacular production at The Cresset so let's all follow the yellow brick road!

Join Dorothy in the magical land of Oz as she meets her friends, her enemies and discovers for herself what's over the rainbow.

This performance of The Wizard of Oz has all your favourite characters including The Wicked Witch of the West, Scarecrow, Lion and our favourite Tinman.

This classic tale is going to be brought to life by the UK's leading youth musical theatre production company from November 22 - 24. Tickets are on sale now on 01733 265705.

The critically-acclaimed Whitney Houston tribute Queen of The Night is set to hit The Cresset on Wednesday November 28 and is definitely not one to miss out on.

Fasten your seatbelts for this magical rollercoaster ride through three decades of classic hits including I'm Every Woman, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and I Will Always Love You. Said to be a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest female artists in the world, this awardwinning production features a sensational line-up of musicians and artists that convey the spirit of Whitney into a show that exceeds all expectations.

Tickets cost £24.50 and are available on 01733 265705 or at www.cresset.co.uk.

The Full Monty

Totally Tina What's Love Got To Do With It? Well maybe it's our love for Tina...

If you feel the same, you'll want to be at The Key Theatre on Friday November 9 to bare witness to Totally Tina!. This internationally acclaimed, award winning production is dedicated to The Queen of Rock, showcasing her massive solo hits and even bigger 80's comeback.

Taking you into the depths of her music career, tribute artist Justine re-creates the spectacle and energy of Tina's live performances with the help of four dancers and a six-piece live band. Hand-made replica costumes add to the realistic atmosphere of this rock and soul phenomenon.

Some might say it's simply the best!

Tickets are available at The Key Theatre's box office on 01733 207239.

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Stamford Amateur Musical Society are preparing to bring you The Full Monty this November so get a taste of their huge success with this much loved theatre production.

SAMS last performed The Fully Monty back in 2011, to great acclaim, and were the worthy winners of a NODA Award for the best musical, so we're expecting another fantastic run this time in their first Peterborough appearance at The Cresset. Set in Buffalo, New York rather than Sheffield, the production group are aiming to bring you something bigger and better every year.

The story remains familiar with feel-good music, plenty of humour and great acting. Performances run from Wednesday November 14 to Saturday November 17 with tickets available at www.cresset.co.uk or from the box office on 01733 265705.

Festival Of Remembrance As you know, one hundred years ago the guns fell silent marking the end of the world’s first truly global war, where over one thousand Peterborough men were killed.

Award-winning choirs Peterborough Male Voice Choir and Peterborough Voices will present a moving evening of words and choral music at The Cresset on Friday November 9, supporting the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal. By July 1915, nearly two thousand local men had rushed to the recruiting office to give their lives for the sake of the country, the majority serving in trenches on the Western Front – this festival will mark their sacrifice in emotive style.

Tickets are available on 01733 265705 or at www.peterboroughsings.org.uk.

G4 Christmas

Peterborough Male Voice Choir In Concert Stamford Arts Centre will be hosting another exceptional performance by Peterborough Male Voice Choir on Saturday November 24.

The award-winning choir are set to return to the Arts Centre for their annual concert. Performing an array of choral favourites, ballads and show songs, there’s no reason to miss out. The Choir are often spotted performing with world class musicians including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the BBC Concert Orchestra. After recently completing a tour with the Central Band of the RAF to celebrate the centenary of the Royal Air Force, we’re ready for the comeback of these outstanding vocalists!

Tickets are £12 and available from www.stamfordartscentre.com.

The multi-platinum selling X-Factor stars G4 bring their atmospheric 'G4 Christmas' tour to Peterborough Cathedral on Wednesday November 21.

With a series of 24 shows in beautiful cathedrals nationwide, the Peterborough concert will be the second date of the tour, and will see Jonathan, Ben, Mike and Nick recall the musical experiences of their childhoods in an intimate and spine-tingling performance.

Expect to hear timeless classics such as When A Child is Born, Silent Night and All I Want For Christmas Is You, as well as delightful medleys to evoke the Christmas spirit.

There are limited tickets available via www.g4official.com /tour-dates-1 or call Peterborough Information Centre on 01733 452336.

Peterborough Gang Show 2018

The Lock In ‘Christmas Carol’ Get in the Christmas spirit this year by indulging yourself in the critically-acclaimed The Lock In ‘Christmas Carol’. Part gig, part dance show and part panto!

Join the BBC Award Winning team of musicians on Friday November 30 and Breaking Tradition, the UK’s leading folk and hip hop dance company for 150% of the very best festive live music, song and dance! This modern spin on Dickens’ Christmas Carol is sure to leave you ready to open your first advent door.

Featuring ‘folk powerhouse’ The Demon Barbers, this show is said to demonstrate great skill and technique; guaranteed to raise weary spirits and send an audience home smiling! Tickets are available at the South Holland Centre in Spalding or online at www.southhollandcentre.co.uk starting at £10.

Peterborough Gang Show 2018 is a fun variety show filled with a mixture of songs, dances and comedy sketches from past and present … perfect for all the family!

Now in its 71st year, the show involves a cast of around 90 members of The Scout Association from all across Peterborough, aging from 8-24 years old. The show will run at The Key Theatre from November 12 - 17 at 7.15pm (Mon, Tues & Thurs) & 7.30pm (Fri & Sat) plus Saturday matinee at 3pm.

Thursday night’s show will also be a signed performance. Tickets are on sale now from the Vivacity Key Theatre website or by calling 01733 207239. Tickets are £10, MondayThursday and Saturday matinee and £12 Friday-Saturday evening (no show Wednesday).

Mask Theatre Presents Edith In The Dark Head along to the Undercroft at Serpentine Green shopping centre from December 6 - 8 for Mask Theatre's chilling Christmas production Edith in the Dark.

Celebrated children’s author Edith Nesbit (The Railway Children, Five Children & It) retreats to her attic writing room during one of her husband’s tiresome parties with her housekeeper and an unexpected, handsome party guest.

As midnight swiftly approaches, Edith gives a reading of her work. Not one of her cherished children’s tales, but her terrifying early horror stories. As the stories unfold it becomes clear all is not what it seems… someone in the attic is hiding a deadly secret.

Edith in the Dark is a haunting glimpse into the nightmarish inner world of an author whose reputation for cosy childhood innocence is only half the story.

To find out more check out www.masktheatre.co.uk.

The Wham/George Michael Christmas Party Night A ‘Fantastic’ new show featuring the best of George, Andrew, Pepsi and Shirlie with sensational vocals, choreography, costumes and an awesome live band is heading to Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre.

This fun-loving, vibrant, megamix tribute to the pop sensation of the 80s will be loved by 'Young Guns' of all ages, so head along to the 'Club Tropicana' (*Sorry. Drinks not free.) on Saturday December 1.

In four short years WHAM! sold more than 28 million records, topping the charts with three albums, four number one singles and eleven top ten hits. The Best of WHAM! Show includes all those hits, a few B side favourites and a couple of early George Michael bonus songs.

Tickets are £20.50 concessions and groups £19.50 or there’s a party package for £34.95 (show and three course meal) on 01780 766455.

Peterborough Big Band in Concert Catch Peterborough Big Band in action live at The Blue Bell pub in Werrington on Thursday December 6. They start playing at 8.15pm and it’s £5 on the door. The concert will include a wide variety of music from Glen Miller to big band arrangements of music by Adele, Paul Anker and the tower of power. www.espmag.co.uk

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Peter Andre tops off successful year for Springfields Outlet!

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It’s proving to be a busy year at Springfields Outlet in Spalding with the launch of Adventure Land, new stores opening and most recently celeb Peter Andre turning on the Christmas lights!

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t’s no surprise more of us have headed there this year with both footfall and revenue all going up at the outlet centre where we can all bag a bargain as well as take the family for great a day out. It’s always good to hear a success story and Springfields has grown its revenue every year since opening in 2004.

Joules is the latest new store to open and follows the arrival of the Cosmetics Company Store and White Stuff. The new Joules outlet store offers its fantastic range of womenswear, menswear and childrenswear as well as accessories and homeware.

Tom Joule, founder of Joules, said: “Springfields Outlet is the ideal location for our new outlet store. The highly attractive setting and day-out experience is very much in-line with our values; we believe in 8

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spending quality time with those that mean the most. Getting to know our customers has always been important to us and we are looking forward to welcoming new visitors to our new store at Springfields.”

The amazing new Adventure Land launched in the summer securing the centre’s position as a real leisure destination. This great addition has transformed the site with eight themed attractions including; the largest JCB Young Driver’s Zone in the country, a bespoke Tree Top Village with nine towers and a huge 140 sqm Sky Net which all amounts to brilliant fun for the kids while you check out the latest offers!

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...Springfields is becoming ever more popular for its range of shops so it’s ideal for your Christmas shopping.

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As well as its designer gardens and fountains, Springfields is becoming ever more popular for its range of shops so it’s

ideal for your Christmas shopping. There are over 50 top retail brands such as Fat Face, Next, Skechers, GAP, Ernest Jones, Radley and M&S offering us up to 75 per cent off RRP – so what’s not to like? You can also make a day of it and grab a bite to eat while you’re there at the newly opened Springy’s American Diner which is proving super popular, as well as at the Garden Centre, Frankie & Benny’s, Starbucks and Costa Coffee.

Now it’s time for some of the centre’s biggest events to kick off and there’s plenty to look forward to over the coming weeks.

The big Springfields Christmas Lights Switch On saw huge crowds turn out on Thursday October 25 to see TV celebrity, singer and hearthrob Peter Andre do the honours at the event hosted by Kev and Ros from Heart FM This month sees their famous fireworks display on Thursday November 1 which this year celebrates 100 years of the Royal Air Force with fantastic fireworks set to music. Gates will open at 6pm with the Fireworks starting at 8pm and you can shop till you drop up to 9pm.

The centre will really get into the festive spirit when The Grotto opens and Springy’s Christmas Railroad starts from Saturday November 17 running all the way through to Christmas Eve. It’s time to dive into your Christmas shopping as late night opening starts on Monday November 19 with stores open every weeknight until 9pm right up to Friday December 21 and if you’re feeling generous, why not get that warm and fuzzy feeling by donating a gift to Heart FM’s Giving Tree? You’ll find it located in the M&S Outlet until December 20 and is a great chance to support local charities helping less fortunate children enjoy Christmas too!

Keep an eye on the centre’s website for more details.

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The big Peterborough Christmas lights switch on has moved to a Friday this year and will again be hosted by Heart FM in Cathedral Square.

The city centre will light up with a festive feel on Friday November 16 with the big build up showcasing lots of local talent.

There’ll be an afternoon of on-stage family

QUEENSGATE SETS THE STAGE FOR ITS ‘FESTIVE FIESTA’ It’s all new in Queensgate as the shopping centre unveils a brand new set of decorations and brings us a new Festive Fiesta instead of the usual lights switch on.

The Festive Fiesta on Saturday November 17 will see the centre come to life at 10.30am with a complete magical takeover.

We’re excited to see this incredible Christmas takeover unfold with a stunning extravaganza of dancing, music, entertainment, and magic. Everywhere you look there’ll be a celebration of Christmas.

Throughout the centre there’ll be dancing bellboys, mischievous elves, nutcracker ballerinas, drummers and hilariously hideous Ugly Sisters will come to life to kick start the season with a bang.

And that’s not all! Every hour on the hour, from 11am you can take part in a family fun Christmas Gameshow and win incredible prizes.

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entertainment and special festive performances from 4pm.

The big switch-on will be at 7.30pm followed by a spectacular firework burst.

It’s all brought to us by Peterborough City Council, and the Heart FM breakfast presenters Kev & Ros, who’ll be compering the event told ESP – “We’re very excited to kick off the countdown to Christmas in Peterborough city centre, with a great evening of music and entertainment.”

It’s always packed so get there early for a good view!

See all of our coverage of the event on www.espmag.co.uk and our social media.

Centre Director at Queensgate, Mark Broadhead told ESP – “This is the event of the year! We can’t wait to bring Christmas 2018 to life for the people of Peterborough; we have got such an exciting schedule planned. And there will be plenty of surprises too, so keep your eyes peeled for those as the festive season approaches!”

The ever popular Santa’s grotto also returns to Central Square. Visits are £5.99 per child, and for a little extra they can have a photo with him too.

The grotto is open during November Monday – Friday from 11am-5pm, Saturdays 10am-6pm and Sundays 10.30am-4.30pm.

For more details visit www.queensgate-shopping.co.uk.

Stamford Christmas Festival & Light Switch On Stamford will be kicking off Christmas with a whole day of festive fun followed by the town’s lights switch on happening on Sunday November 25.

Head into town and enjoy the festive season with Stamford Town Council Christmas Festival & Light Switch on, with lots of stalls, entertainment, real reindeer and plenty of family fun from 10am till 5pm – even Santa will be in his Grotto.

Serpentine Green Christmas Lights Switch On It’s time to kick off the most wonderful time of the year with a big festive day to mark the official start of Christmas at Serpentine Green in Hampton.

The event will take place on Thursday November 15 from 4pm – 6.15pm.

Live entertainment will begin from 4pm with performances from Wildcats, Urban Dance Academy, Bruce Airhead, The Light Walkers plus lots more. The lights go on at 6pm.

PE1 Retail Park Lights Switch On Don’t miss the Christmas lights switch on and fireworks spectacular at PE1 Retail Park at Eye on Saturday November 24 promising lots of family fun to get you in the festive spirit. You can also go ice skating at Van Hage. For all the details visit www.pe1.co.uk.

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CITY TO GET FESTIVE ON A FRIDAY

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Christmas Events You’ve probably noticed by now that a lot of Christmas displays have popped up across the city. I follow the rules of having a moan to those around me as to how ridiculous it is and that it happens earlier every year… when in actual fact, if I’m being honest, I love it!

Perhaps it’s because my birthday is on Christmas Day that I’m a tad obsessed with all things festive? Either way, it came as no surprise when ESP’s editor asked me to put together an article on local events to get you into the Christmas spirit…

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TOY TESTING at QUEENSGATE

CHRISTMAS AT SACREWELL

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Here’s a great way to get a sneak peek at what toys are popular. Ignore the hundreds of adverts that promise ‘the perfect gift for Christmas’ and see first-hand what gifts the kids are drawn to.

You can join Santa’s elves as they test out Queensgate’s top toys at the shopping centre’s famous Toy Testing event. It returns on Saturday November 3 and Sunday November 4 and it promises to be the most magical yet. Alongside Santa’s cheekiest elves, young ‘testers’ from the region will be able to play with the predicted top gifts for 2018 and give their opinion.

From 11am - 5pm on both days, your little ones will be able to try, test, play with and score each item, helping the centre to crown their number one Christmas toy of the year.

Taking place in a pop-up Christmas toy factory located in Central Square outside Primark, this free event promises to be super fun and festive. This year, the event will separate children into two age groups: up to 4 years and 4 years plus, so the elves can make sure each child is road-testing the toys that are best for them.

Retailers including John Lewis, Game and Flying Tiger will submit their predicted top toys, gadgets and gizmos, for testing by the younger generation, who most definitely know best! By revealing what they truly think, each child will be helping to make sure that Santa fills his sleigh with all the right goodies this Christmas Eve! Mark Broadhead, Centre Director at Queensgate Shopping Centre, said: “We’re looking for sharp little testers to meet our elves and critique this year’s hottest toys. Bring your children along and get into the festive spirit and you never know, you might even get some gift inspiration of your own!”

This year, the centre’s Charity of the Year partner, Little Miracles will also be getting involved with the event and there’ll be a sensory led Toy Testing session held for children with special needs on Sunday November 4 at 10am.

There’s always something happening at Sacrewell. It’s one of my favourite places to take the family.

You can head down to the popular farm where Father Christmas is returning to the farmhouse on Saturday November 24 and he’ll be welcoming visitors until he boards his sleigh on Christmas Eve. Each Christmas visit reservation includes a present for the children from the Elves Toy Workshop and Christmas themed crafts with Mrs Claus. All Christmas tickets include day admission and a special Christmas tractor-trailer ride around the farm.

You can even buy your Christmas tree, order a turkey and create your own gift hampers with seasonal items from the shop so you can tick a lot off your list and really enjoy the festive season.

For more information and to book to see Father Christmas, visit www.sacrewell.org.uk.

The Ice Rink will be back at the garden centre at PE1 retail park in Eye and opens on Friday November 16 at 11am – great news, as last year my family had an amazing day out there.

They’ve also been in touch with the Big Man himself (Santa) who’ll be on the ice to skate with the children, so please look out for dates on their social media page and in store for times to skate with Santa.

It’s recommended to book from their website or in store as the sessions are limited. Booking opens soon for sessions between November 16 and January 6.

Don’t forget the Christmas lights switch on and fireworks spectacular at the centre on Saturday November 24 at 5pm.

For tickets visit www.vanhage.co.uk and www.pe1.co.uk.

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FESTIVE FOOD & GIFT SHOW PETERBOROUGH From November 6 - 18, the East of England Arena and Events Centre is home to The East of England’s Ultimate Shopping & Festive Fun Experience!

Explore 100,000 square foot of Christmas, all under one roof – featuring festive shopping zones including Vixen’s Gift Village, Blitzen’s Food Hall, Donner’s Toy Store, Cupid’s Candy Land and a fantastical Tinsel Town to get you in the Christmas spirit.

The huge heated Arena Hall will be packed to the rafters with over 200 pop up shops, featuring organic, artisan, handmade and personalised traders, alongside some of your favourite brands!

Blitzen’s Food Hall will offer everything you need for an unforgettable Christmas dinner, your favourite drink tipples, sweet treats and all the trimmings! But that’s not all… the Gift Village, Toy Store and Candy Land will feature toys, tech, gadgets, tableware, gifts for everyone, novelties, a huge candy selection and everything imaginable for a spectacular Christmas. Tickets are available now.

CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS MARKET Here’s another great place to visit for quirky gifts you won’t find in stores.

Hosted by Peterborough Cathedral, the market’s taking place on Saturday December 1 (10am – 6.30pm). Following the success of last year’s event, they’re once again hosting the Christmas market in the Nave, featuring all manner of present ideas.

There’ll also be a refreshments stall in the South Transept, while children’s activities (including face painting) will take place under the tower. Donations of £2 per adult are invited on entry.

BAH HUMBUG! FEST Finally, something for those NOT looking for something festive!

Sadly, not everyone shares my passion for Christmas. I know A LOT of people that are going to love this!

Bah Humbug! Fest is a 10day event with all the tinsel, sleigh bells and mistletoe removed!

Spanning 100,000 sqft both inside and outside of the East of England Arena in Peterborough, Bah Humbug! Fest packs more than 40 rides and inflatables into the venue, alongside live music and the chance to meet the stars of PAW Patrol, PJ Masks and Peppa Pig. John Lowery, from Bah Humbug! Fest, said: “Bah Humbug! Fest grew out of our need to keep the family entertained in December and give people a break from the usual barrage of Christmas music, lights and decorations.

“So, for 10 days leading up to the New Year, families and friends can get together and enjoy themselves with one-ticket offering unlimited access to all our entertainment, without a festive bauble in sight.

“Don’t worry though, we are closed Christmas Day – we’re not complete Scrooges!”

Dean Rees, Business Development Manager for the East of England Arena, said: “A ticket to Bah Humbug! Fest gives guests unlimited goes on the attractions inside, from family fairground favourites like waltzers and bumper cars through to huge 65ft thrill rides.

“Kids can enjoy rollercoasters, a selection of inflatable slides, bouncy castles and a giant 200ft inflatable obstacle course; while the younger ones will be able to come along and meet their favourite TV characters and enjoy rides designed just for them.

“What’s more, there’s live music every day from Little Mix Experience, a roller rink, one of the UK’s largest travelling fun houses, plus food vendors and a bar serving alcohol and soft drinks.”

Bah Humbug! Fest runs from December 20 - 30 with tickets priced at £20 per session, with a family ticket for two adults and two children priced £70, while under 3s go in free.

Sessions run from 12pm 4pm and 5pm - 9pm and once you’re through the doors all rides are free, the only thing to pay for is your food, drink and optional prize games.

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Reward Worth the Risk?

Apparently sex twice a week cuts your heart disease risk by 45% but there’s a ‘slightly higher’ chance of having a heart attack during it. I risk a heart attack at the gym twice a week, so maybe should give one up?

Cello a Champion Role Model It seems that our very own Cello Renda has been boxing for years and that’s because he has – 14 of them to be precise. But unfortunately for us, we won’t be seeing our ‘Dangerous’ fighter lace his gloves again.

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ello retired from boxing in September and he’s since received praise in column inches from magazine and sports writers and from some of the world’s renowned boxers and promoters on social media.

He’s the only sportsman I’ve ever dedicated space to in this column down the years and he’s deserved every word I’ve written about him. Cello is undoubtedly one of the bravest and most courageous men I know.

Do not underestimate the guts it takes to go into a boxing ring. We can all shout instructions from our seats at a boxing venue or at the TV from our living rooms and wonder why he didn’t do this or do that but let me tell you now, boxing is a brutal sport and it’s not for everyone. And that’s why we have to thank God it was for Cello because he’s given us something to be proud about in the sport for so long.

We also have to be thankful Cello was never seriously hurt in boxing. The only hurt he probably feels right now (apart from a healing broken hand) is not being able to fight anymore.

Most boxers don’t know when to quit but Cello has demonstrated he has the ability to let his head

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rule his heart and has made the right decision. The world is now his oyster. He’ll make an excellent cornerman, trainer, mentor and maybe even a boxing columnist!

Boxing is in Cello’s blood and he’ll never leave it altogether, it’ll be a sad day for the sport if he does.

Cello won titles in three weights, he reached two Prizefighter finals and won a British title eliminator. His performances won him accolades including Fight of the Year, Knockout of the Year and the Peterborough Sports Personality of the Year. He also recently won the Southern Area title – not a bad CV for a 33 year-old.

He’s a winner outside of the ring too and anyone who’s met Cello will tell you the same. Cello has helped young people stay away from crime, inspired them at talks in schools and is a champion of the Boxing Futures charity.

I see Cello at least once a week in Vic’s Gym where he takes classes. The gym feels special when Cello’s there and I speak for all of us when I say we hope he continues to be there inspiring us and coaching us to be the best we can be like he was. Thanks for the memories Cello and it’s now time for your new chapter to begin.

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You may have noticed work taking place in the former Costa Coffee shop on Bridge Street and that’s because it’s being transformed into SAMM’s.

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Peterborough Celebrates campaign that’s raised the profile of our cathedral.

Thousands of people have visited the cathedral this year – many of them for the first time – and they’ve lived in the city all their life! Let’s hope the cathedral has more up its sleeve for 2019 because I for one have thoroughly enjoyed it as my second home.

Well Done Darren and Chris!

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The team behind Puzzles bar are shifting a few doors down and are reopening as SAMM’s on December 1 with a special opening night featuring local covers band Velocity.

Puzzles has a solid reputation and this will undoubtedly continue into the new venue, which owner Matt Murphy can’t wait to get into. He told me: “Sometimes an opportunity like this is too good to pass up. We’re regularly full to bursting at Puzzles and so to be able to welcome more people in, alongside the bonus of now having two floors, was a no brainer.

“People of this city were ready to get behind something different when we first opened and their support has been fantastic. So, we won’t be letting them down and in terms of products our core range isn’t changing. But I think anyone who likes craft beer, cocktails or coffee should be really excited.

“Entertainment-wise I’ve been speaking to comedians, poets, actors, musicians, DJs and even a yoga instructor!

Outside of that, I think our new club nights on Fridays and Saturdays will be something different and exciting for Peterborough. Music is at our core. Our Thursday open mic nights with The Interim Room have gone from strength to strength and our Saturday nights are always really well attended.”

Live music fans can look forward to a monthly event dedicated solely to original music too, which is something the guys at Puzzles want to support more and more of throughout 2019. Sounds like SAMM’s is going to be a top venue and we’ll be dropping in on the launch party!

It’s been and gone back into space but the Museum of the Moon in our cathedral was a sight to behold.

It was especially mesmerising in the evening and the perfect accompaniment with Tim Peake’s spacecraft.

Both have sealed what’s been a memorable 12 months in the cathedral’s 900th year and congratulations to all involved (don’t mind if I do) in delivering the

Big shout to ESP family members Darren Grigas and Chris Brudenell for braving the wet conditions and completing the half marathon distance at the Perkins Great Eastern Run. Both were happy with their times – Darren because he was carrying a house on his back and Chris because this was his first half marathon when not so long ago even walking to the shops was a drag.

Well done guys and see you at the start line again next year!

SEX Until recently I thought I was old enough and experienced enough to know most things about carnal desires, but I couldn’t be more wrong. I’m mixing in different circles and keep coming across this lot. I’m confused: Sapiosexual, demisexual, Demi Moore, polyamorous, Polyfilla, intersexual, Inter Milan, asexual, pansexual, monosexual, plurisexual and trisexuial. Adam and Eve have a lot to answer for.

across not to everyone’s taste but I’m results driven and want to be judged on my achievements.

However, I took on Lord Sugar’s comments and became very aware of my personality traits and how I appear to others and you see me adapting as early as the third episode.”

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So when Lord Sugar called you Mrs Putin and someone who led with an iron fist, did you take this as a compliment?

“I’d rather be criticised for being a strong leader and doing what I needed to do to get the team working together and enabling us to win, than for being wishywashy – that’s not who I am.”

GOGO KHADIJA! Bourne based businesswoman Khadija Kalifa made a cracking start to The Apprentice and showed everyone who’s boss (literally) to clinch a rampant win as PM in only the second episode. ESP’s Pep Cipriano chatted to our third local contender on the hit BBC series…

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etermined, focused and strong, Lord Sugar’s already labelled her ‘Mrs Putin’ and likened her to the leader of North Korea, Kim Jongun but Khadija isn’t phased.

She has a business plan to present to Lord Sugar with ambition to scale up her ecofriendly cleaning business in Bourne and won’t be asking dumb questions along the way like (the boys team in episode one): “How stretchy is an octopus?”

I caught up with our latest star of BBC’s The Apprentice for the lowdown on what the process has been like for her until now.

Describe in three words your time on the show so far...

“Only three?! Exciting, scary and life changing.”

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So, it’s early days but is being in the process meeting your expectations?

“Most definitely. I’d say it’s much harder than I thought it would be and the competition is tough but overall I think I’ve coped well so far and I’m learning very quickly.”

And what have you discovered about yourself?

“That I’m bossy! But I’ve also properly realised that I’m a natural leader. It’s also good to watch myself back and see where there are aspects of how I come across that I can improve on.”

You've been described as someone who loves an argument and is aggressive.

What do you say to that?

“I’m aggressively determined. I’ve got lots of drive and can see the end goal. Sometimes I may come

What did you like most and least about being PM when you won?

“I liked being in control – being the boss – I’m used to being the boss!

Everyone was putting themselves forward to be sub-team leader but not PM and someone had to step up and take responsibility. What I liked least was my neck being on the line if something was all my fault. But it was worth the risk. I’m in the cleaning business and never thought I’d be PM and manage the creation of a comic (M.C. GOGO). What I demonstrated in that episode is when times are tough and nobody wants to step up to the plate, you can guarantee that I will.”

We didn't see much of you in the doughnut episode but I take it you still had some responsibility?

“I was actually surprised by the final edit because I achieved quite a lot in this task, I did the majority of calculations and sold my fair share of doughnuts. But it’s true I had a quieter week than the first two where I made an instant impression. In this episode I proved I can work as part of a team and I took on Lord Sugar and Karen’s advice to take people’s opinion onboard.”

Something I’ve always wanted to know is when Lord Sugar's PA calls at stupid o'clock in the morning and says the car will pick you up in 20 minutes, do you really only get 20 minutes?

“To be honest it’s more like 45 minutes. The car arrives but it hangs around while we have breakfast and get microphoned up. But we do only have the 20 minutes to get ready, so washing my hair the night before helped!”

Do you know previous Peterborough contestant Nurun and winner Joseph? Did you speak to them for any advice?

“I haven’t met Nurun but Joseph sent me his support on social media and we’ve arranged to have a coffee at some point.”

And tell me about your book that’s soon to be published...

“I’m hoping it’ll be ready before the end of the year and it’s called Diary of a Mumpreneur. It’s about what it’s like being a mum and running a business. It’s the journey of how I’ve got to where I have before the age of 30 and I hope it will inspire other mumpreneur and dadpreneurs that you can raise a family and operate a successful enterprise without compromising both. I’ll be giving a percentage of the book’s earnings to charities that are close to my heart including Sparks Children’s Medical Research, Peterborough City Hospital and University College London Hospitals. Read it and you’ll see I’m not just Mrs Putin and there’s more to me than being a boss!”

Read my full interview with Khadija on www.espmag.co.uk and catch more episodes of The Apprentice on BBC One at 9pm every Wednesday.

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The Market gets all festive on Friday November 23 when the mayor will be switching on their Christmas tree lights and launching the Market Christmas Fayre. Expect plenty of festive treats, mulled wine and mead as well as school choirs, live music, crafts and other stalls.

New outlets worth a look at the City Market include The Italian Twist offering Spaghetti Pies individually, or a Pie Box containing couscous and salad. Better still, take a box of four flavoured spaghetti pies away and eat them cold or hot. It’s open 11.30am till 4pm, Tuesday to Friday.

Remstone Kitchen sells a huge range of Nigerian-style home-cooked meals from Unit 111. Open from 10am to 6pm Tuesday to Saturdays, the food includes rice dishes, meats and fish (including goat, turkey and hake) special dishes including pepper soups and solid wraps. There are also special rice and combo deals.

Gabor hosts a Hungarian-styled stall which opens intermittently selling goulash stew, langos, and his own distinctive 'chimney cakes' and Be Kind Kitchen a whole food, plant based, zero-waste deli using seasonal locally-sourced organic products where possible is also due to open this month.

Christmas @ The Burghley The Burghley in Peterborough is well known for serving up a delicious, great value Sunday roast so it’s no surprise they’re gearing up to offer some treats for Christmas Day. Why slave over the oven when they can do it for you?

There’s a choice of starters and the mains include a two bird roast served from the carvery, roast minted lamb shank or nut roast made with assorted nuts to chef’s secret recipe. You can help yourself to pigs in blankets, stuffing balls and a full selection of fresh veg and gravy!

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are £39.95 but you’ll need to book early with a £10 deposit.

It’s not all just about the big day though – throughout December they’ll be offering a special festive menu to get you in the spirit of the season.

Expect all your favourites including roast turkey or honey roast ham served with pigs in blankets, stuffing balls served with fresh veg or nut roast served with veggie stuffing roast and fresh veg with 3 courses for £14.95.

Then of course it’s time to party so don’t forget to book for their New Year’s Eve party with live music from Hooker, the Big W Disco Roadshow, Black Elvis a buffet and a glass of bubbly at midnight all for £20!

Book now on 01733 896989 or visit www.theburghleyclub.co.uk.

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ESP’s Man About Town Pep Cipriano returned with rave reviews about the food at The Paper Mills in Wansford as you may have read in our last issue.

So, with Christmas round the corner (if you hadn’t realised!) we thought we better check out what they have lined up at the gorgeous country pub and restaurant which looks perfect for the festive season, complete with a cosy real fire and plenty of delicious treats.

Squash Salad and there’s something for everyone in the list of main courses. Along with traditional roast turkey with all the delicious trimmings there’s a choice of Braised Beef Cheek, Slow Roast Grasmere Farm Pork, Roast Salmon Supreme and Baked Stuffed Aubergine if you fancy a change. They’re all served with winter spiced red wine braised red cabbage and brussel sprouts with pancetta and chestnuts.

Their desserts are so good Pep had to try two (of course) and we can tell you their festive choice will also have you struggling to choose! Will you go for the traditional Christmas Pudding, Winter Spice Crème Brulee, Chocolate Orange Torte or Mulled Wine Poached Pears?

Decisions, decisions but whatever you do decide on we think you’ll feel like all your Christmases have come at once!

There’s some special entertainment lined up next month too with music every Friday throughout December and then of course a fabulous New Year’s Eve night out.

Book now on 01780 782328.

Their 3 course Festive Menu runs from December 3 – 24 and is £32.95 (£10/pp deposit) and you’ll need to book in advance as we predict this wil be a popular one!

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40,000 WALK UNDER THE MOON! It was one of the main attractions in this year’s Peterborough 900 campaign celebrating the anniversary of the cathedral – and it seems visitors were ‘over the moon’ with the display which didn’t disappoint.

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sparklers in the Cathedral Cloisters, where hot dogs and hot drinks will be on sale.

Then at around 7.15pm you can enjoy some retro space TV in the Cathedral Nave – featuring space-themed classics from The Clangers, Mr Benn and The Magic Roundabout – and a new video message from Tim Peake.

Then it’s your last chance to look around the Spacecraft, try out the ‘selfie spacesuit’ and experience Space Descent VR (ages 13+ only, tickets £5 each, available separately) at around

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8pm before the evening draws to a close at 9pm.

Tickets are £6 per person, £10 per person when including a booking for Space Descent VR with Tim Peake (ages 13+ only).

The VR runs at 6.30pm, 7pm, 7.30pm, 8pm and 8.30pm. (Note that, depending on the time booked, you may miss the sparklers or the retro spacethemed TV screening).

Book online or call Peterborough Information Centre on 01733 452336.

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It’s proved a major attraction since Tim Peake launched the exhibition featuring his Soyuz spacecraft back in August but on Monday November 5 it’s finally time for it to leave the city.

Peterborough Cathedral bids a fond farewell to Tim Peake’s Spacecraft, presented by Samsung with a special finale.

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Opera, and Anna Mudeka.

The Very Revd Chris Dalliston, Dean of Peterborough from the Cathedral said: “We have been bowled over by the number of people who have come to see the Museum of the Moon in the beautiful setting of the cathedral. It has touched visitors of all ages and I am sure that the memories of seeing it at the same time as Tim Peake’s Spacecraft will stay with them.

What a wonderful way to remember the Cathedral’s 900th year!”

We thought it was fantastic to see it alongside Tim Peake’s Soyuz spacecraft and it was a real highlight of the Peterborough Celebrates year of events.

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ncredibly a staggering 40,000 people went along to see the amazing Museum of the Moon over the course of its 10 day showing and the ESP team were among them.

Our photographer Emma Bothamley captured these brilliant images, and we bet it’s one of the most photographed displays the city’s ever seen.

Vivacity brought us Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon with support from Without Walls and staged a number of free performances during the exhibition week, including a spectacular dance show by Humanhood and Akademi at the opening event, Kindred Drama and Peterborough

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The series of events in the cathedral continues as part of the Peterborough 900 programme with a special concert this month.

Peterborough Cathedral Choir and Youth Choir join the Festival Chorus, Peterborough Choral Society and East Anglia Chamber Orchestra for a special performance on Saturday November 10.

Mozart’s stirring Requiem was initially composed in 1791, but was completed in the following year by Franz Xaver Süssmayr following Mozart’s death. Haydn’s Little Organ Mass was composed in 1775.

Tickets are available from £15 to £20. You can book yours online or call Peterborough Information Centre on 01733 452336.

Peter Pan at the Key eatre The intimate surroundings of the Key Theatre always mean you feel part of the action and have a great view.

After last year’s hugely popular Sleeping Beauty they’re back with Peter Pan by JM Barrie, in a new version by Simon Egerton.

As ever it features a new and original script for the Key Theatre and tells the tale of Peter Pan, the boy who never grew up, as he and his heroic troupe of ‘lost children’ face off against the villainous pirates led by Captain Hook aboard the Jolly Roger.

Simon Egerton returns again this year as the director, writer, composer and lyricist and Rob Hazle also returns as the stage musical director.

More returning faces include Rebecca Levy as principal boy, Peter Pan, after her success as Aurora in Sleeping Beauty.

Last year’s ‘Fairy Cherry Blossom’ Katie Pritchard dons a pair of wings once more in the role of Tinker Bell.

Josh Haberfield, who tickled funnybones as Jingles the Jester returns in the comic role of Little Johnnie. Lastly, having played villains everyone loves to hate, Robin Johnson now plays Captain Hook’s sidekick Barnacle Bill.

Newcomers include the imposing Richard Costello as Captain Hook and the dame this year comes in the form of Nanny Goggins played by Anthony Hoggard – a panto veteran.

This is, of course, not to forget a full

complement of ‘lost children’ all played by a chorus of talented young actors auditioned from the local area.

The panto runs from Thursday December 6 to Sunday January 6. In total there are 60 performances with many shows already sold out.

Book now on 01733 207239 or visit www.vivacity.org/panto.

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ne of our favourite panto baddies, Lawrence Stubbings returns as the nasty Sheriff of Nottingham and Zach Vanderfelt is back in glorious action as everyone’s favourite Dame with the best wigs, jokes and incredible frocks as Nurse Gertie Glucose!

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girlband Mon Amie) plays Pandora the witch and lovely Laura Wenton is Maid Marian.

Nick Cochrane was in mischievous form when we caught up with him so we think you can look forward to plenty of fun on stage!

“I’ll be dancing around and being stupid as that seems to be my forte! I absolutely love it. It’s great fun. It’s a brilliant time of year, it’s great for the kids and I love every minute of it. I only have to stick to the script ‘ish’ – as the comic, silly element I have the licence to just mess about really.”

Robin Hood is brought to us once again by Premier Pantomimes who’ve staged a series of successful

Polka Dot Pantomimes are back with another fantastic family panto in Spalding. Expect up-beat singing and dancing, fabulous costumes and plenty of fun and frolics for the audience to get involved in!

It runs from December 9 – 31.

Book now on 01775 764777.

Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs This classic will be spectacularly brought to life at Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre with comedy, sensational song and dance numbers, all performed by Tomorrow’s Dream, a local cast.

It runs on Saturday December 15 at 1.30pm and 4pm and Sunday December 16 at 2pm.

Book now on 01780 766455.

Robin Hood at The Cresset This year’s band of merry men in the Cresset’s annual panto includes former Corrie star Nick Cochrane (Andy McDonald in the soap) as Will Scarlett and sees the third Cresset panto appearance of Mitch Hewer (Skins/Britannia High/Casualty) as our hero in tights, Robin Hood!

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productions at the Bretton venue and it runs from December 8 – 30.

Mitch Hewer plays Robin and is gearing up for a packed schedule of performances throughout the month.

“I actually really enjoy it, it’s fun – you can’t really moan about hard work as a performer, I love the constant momentum and it’s over the Christmas period so everyone’s always really happy and full of the Christmas spirit, it’s a good vibe.

“I love it when the kids get really into it – especially when I run around the auditorium – the kids get screaming, it’s fun. And I love it when things go wrong!”

Book now on 01733 265705 or www.cresset.co.uk.

CINDERELLA – BOURNE CORN EXCHANGE Join Cinderella and Buttons in this delightful, laughter-packed, magical production of the classic rags-to-riches tale.

It runs from Wednesday December 5 until Saturday December 8. Tickets are £8.50 adults and £6 for children available from the Bourne venue or the Box Office at Guildhall Arts Centre on 01476 406158 or online at www.guildhallartscentre.com.

Sleeping Beauty – Stamford Stamford Pantomime Players bring this classic fairytale to life in this year’s panto at Stamford Corn Exchange on Broad Street.

There are various performance times from December 27 – January 1.

Book now on 01780 766455 or visit www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk.

We have to give a high five to all the runners, supporters, organisers and volunteers who played their part in this year’s Perkins Great Eastern Run.

ESP’s Darren Grigas – Peterborough Telegraph

It might have poured down but it certainly didn’t rain on anyone’s parade and everyone who crossed that finish line was rightfully proud of themselves.

In amongst the thousands who took part were two of our ESP team – our resident adventurer Darren Grigas, who’s used to a few challenges, made it tough on himself by running with a 45lb backpack, while our photographer Chris Brudenell who took up running last year to lose weight completed his first ever half marathon.

Darren showed some real grit to make it over the finish line and told us – “I was really pleased with how the race went for me, I wasn't sure I'd be even close to the 2 hour target but I think the rain helped to keep me cool and stay on pace to the very end. That final sprint finish turned out to be more crucial than I knew at the time, giving me a chip time of 1hr 59m 58s, with just two seconds to spare!

“The crowds and volunteers were amazing, their cheers and support really makes a huge difference to everyone running the course, so thank you to everyone out there on the day, you're awesome!”

For Chris it was a whole different challenge having pledged to lose weight for his 40th, he’d never run before and has been in training with his best pal Carly to not just drop 8st but to see what he was truly capable of.

They were disappointed not to be able to run in their Batman and Robin outfits as

planned but Chris is still coming to terms with what he’s managed to achieve.

“I didn’t say at the time but I got to 12 ½ miles and could hear the finish line but my body was saying stop – I was hitting the wall but somehow managed to struggle through – it was just awesome. The sense of achievement I feel, the pride and self respect is just amazing – I’m blown away. It was just as good as I thought it would be.

“The race is so well organised, it was just brilliant and the fact there were some real hardcore supporters cheering us on in the rain meant so much.

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The race is so well organised, it was just brilliant...

“I’m now looking forward to the next challenge!”

We’re sure everyone who took part in either the Anna’s Hope Fun Run or the half marathon have each achieved something very special and we salute you all.

Why not make taking part next year your goal? You can register your interest now on www.perkinsgreateastern run.co.uk

Big thanks to our photographer Mike Harris for braving the rain!

ESP’s Chris Brudenell

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paparazzi Caught in the act?

Austin Gold rock the Tap!

Here at ESP we like to champion the area’s live music scene and local talent so the combination of a gig by Austin Gold at one of our favourite venues wasn’t one to miss.

Judging by the crowds at the Brewery Tap lots of you agreed with us and our photographer Mike Harris was there to capture you in the act of having a great night out.

Local originals band Austin Gold are going from strength to strength with national radio airplay and some big gigs so this was an ideal opportunity to catch them in the city before larger stages beckon You can see all of our Paparazzi photos on our Facebook page.

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Life is Twice as Good for Zoe

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hen Chris Evans announced his shock departure from the Radio 2 breakfast show back in September, speculation was rife as to who his replacement would be. After all, Evans had been at the helm of the show, and top of his game, for 8 years and this is, after all, the most coveted job in UK radio.

General consensus was that Sara Cox, already the number one choice for stand in holiday cover, was a shoe-in for the post; so imagine the public's surprise (and the bookies' glee) when the brand new host was revealed instead to be none other than Zoe Ball.

Whilst some hadn't seen her as the obvious replacement, Zoe's presenting credentials can’t be denied after over 25 years in the business and a CV that boasts unmissable Saturday morning show Live & Kicking, the Radio 1 breakfast show (the first woman to present it), numerous primetime specials on both ITV and BBC (including the live unveiling of the twelfth Dr Who),

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Children in Need and, of course, Strictly spin off show It Takes Two. She also, incidentally, once appeared in panto alongside my sister!

Whilst a dingy Christmas in Northampton may not go down as one of her more glamorous jobs, she proved to be, for the record, a thoroughly nice person. And whilst she'll obviously be relinquishing her duties on her weekend radio show, she's says of It Takes Two: "That's my other favourite show so I'm really hoping I'll be able to do both."

After appearing on series 3 of Strictly, partnered by Ian Waite, Zoe's presenting skills, coupled with her new found dance knowledge, made her the natural choice to take over It Takes Two when Claudia Winkelman moved to the main Strictly show in 2011. And even after 7 years on, she's still presenting the show with the same enthusiasm, love of all things Strictly and cheeky banter that makes an interview with the contestants look like a bunch of mates sat round discussing their favourite show with a brew. Who can forget her phone going off live on air and her giggling, frantic apologies when she realised it was her son phoning?! Or her chat with Peterborough's own Paratriathlete Lauren Steadman and her professional partner AJ about the complexities of the lifts, made especially difficult with Lauren's disability, in a forthcoming routine when she cheekily commented: "Remember, this is the man who almost dropped you in the launch show, how do you feel Lauren?"

And now she's landed arguably the best job in UK radio and is under no illusions just how massive this is. "I'm absolutely thrilled to be following in the giant footsteps of Chris Evans as the host of the Radio 2 Breakfast Show," says Zoe. "To be the first woman to present this very special show is both an honour and privilege. Believe me, I'm not underestimating the enormity of the task ahead, to follow not one but two of my broadcasting idols, into such a weII-loved show is somewhat daunting but I hope, in the same way that Chris made this show his own after taking over from the wonderful Sir Terry Wogan, that with a top team alongside me, I can bring the fabulous Radio 2 audience a show they want to wake up to."

She added that she was feeling – "a crazy mix of elation, wanting to burst into tears, wanting to run away ... but mainly thrilled."

She also revealed that it was her son Woody that had encouraged her to take the job, telling her it was "the coolest thing" and reassuring her that "someone will listen"!

Don't worry Zoe, your loyal fan base has more faith in you than your son, and we're sure that ‘someone’ and all their friends, will most definitely be listening.

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ESP reporter and Strictly fan Sarah Tempest is doubly pleased as our cover star Zoe Ball not only hosts It Takes Two but now prepares to take over her favourite brekkie show on Radio 2…

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Movie Previews

FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF Released GRINDELWALD NOV Cast: Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law, Johnny Depp Director: David Yates

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This sequel to JK Rowling’s spin-off prequel should build on the solid foundations laid by Oscarwinning Eddie Redmayne’s self-proclaimed ‘magizoologist’ Newt Scamander in the original film two years ago.

Johnny Depp’s powerful dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald – who was controversially cast despite his much-publicised alleged abusive behaviour to his ex-wife Amber Heard – gets more screen time this time round after escaping custody since being captured at the end of the first film.

He sets about gathering followers to help raise wizards and witches to rule over non-magical beings – but Jude Law’s Albus Dumbledore has other ideas and enlists Scamander as he attempts to thwart Grindelwald’s menacing plans.

Katherine Waterston (Alien: Covenant) and Ezra Miller (Justice League) also return in front of the camera for Harry Potter directing veteran David Yates.

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This latest attempt to make one of Britain’s favourite legends into a viable movie franchise lies at the bow of Kingsman star Taron Egerton. He plays lead Robin of Loxley, a warhardened Crusader who teams up with Jamie Foxx’s Moorish Commander Little John to mount an audacious revolt against Ben Mendelsohn’s corrupt Sheriff of Nottingham. Fifty Shades’ Jamie Dornan co-stars as Will Scarlet alongside Eve Hewson’s (Bridge of Spies) Maid Marian. It definitely has a few nods to Kevin Costner’s Prince of Thieves combined with a more contemporary vibe – so it will be intriguing to see if Robin’s arrow shoots true this time.

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THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER’S WEB Released British star Claire Foy (recently seen in First Man and TV series The Crown) is the new Lisbeth Salander in the ‘latest’ instalment in the Dragon Tattoo – helmed by highlyrespected director Fede Alvarez (Don’t Breathe). Computer hacker Salander – still recovering from severe sexual and emotional abuse – and journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Sverrir Gudnason, who recently starred as Bjorn Borg in Borg McEnroe) find themselves caught in a web of spies, cyber criminals and corrupt government officials, in this ‘soft’ reboot sequel to David Fincher’s 2011 English-speaking original based on David Lagercrantz’s acclaimed novels.

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NUTCRACKER & THE FOUR REALMS When Mackenzie Foy’s (Interstellar) Clara receives a coveted key that unlocks a box that holds a priceless gift from her late mother – she promptly gets transported into a strange and mysteriously magical parallel world after the key disappears. In there she discovers three realms, but she must enter the ominous Fourth Realm – home to Helen Mirren’s tyrant Mother Ginger – to retrieve the key and bring harmony to this eclectically-unstable world. Keira Knightley and Morgan Freeman co-star.

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WIDOWS Acclaimed 12 Years a Slave director Steve McQueen helms this crimethriller set in contemporary Chicago. Amidst a time of turmoil, four women (Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki and Cynthia Erivo) – with nothing in common except a debt left behind by their dead husbands’ criminal activities – conspire to forge a future on their terms by taking fate into their own hands. Liam Neeson, Colin Farrell, Robert Duvall and Get Out’s Daniel Kaluuya join an all-star cast.

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This hardcore horror – which is getting impressive early reviews – sees American paratroopers caught behind enemy lines after their plane crashes on a mission to destroy a German radio transmitter near Normandy, on the eve of World War II’s D-Day. But after reaching their target, the troopers not only have to tackle opposing soldiers, but also horrifyingly violent creatures – made after a gruesome secret Nazi experiment – in this JJ Abrams-produced (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) movie.

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THE GRINCH The latest Dr Seuss character to get the animated treatment is the bitter, ill-tempered and reclusive humanoid – voiced by British stalwart Benedict Cumberbatch. When the residents of Whoville plan to make their annual Christmas holiday event three times bigger than before, The Grinch hatches a scheme with his trusted canine Max to ruin the festive season.

Rashida Jones (TV series Parks and Recreation) and the legendary Angela Lansbury add their voice talents to comedic proceedings.

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

I am a firm believer that the best results are achieved by working together and there is no better example of this than the recent announcement of a Memorandum of Understanding which has been signed by the football club and the city council over the proposed purchase of the ABAX Stadium at London Road by Peterborough United.

I was once a mascot at the football club (no you can’t have the picture of my embarrassing self as a ten-year-old Editor Sharon) and Tony was my favourite player. He was the Sheringham to the Shearer back then for Posh.

An intelligent front man, someone who created and scored goals and would’ve been adored on social media had social media existed back then.

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Tony was in the room at this particular Hall of Fame evening and spoke about the wonderful spell he had at the football club. He didn’t mention his highlight was that photograph of me, but it struck me about how much the club still meant to him. He doesn’t live in Peterborough now, but travelled miles and miles to be at the event, as many others did too.

n MOU as it’s often referred to (and not a MUA as I managed to tweet out this week on my account, which I am reliably informed is a Make-Up Artist) is essentially a document that highlights the progress that’s being made by two parties in relation to a common goal.

I think most supporters of the football club will be delighted by the news that we hope to finalise this deal within the next six months and in truth, this is great news for all concerned. We actually revealed this information at a special Hall of Fame event, run in conjunction with the Posh Trust and club historian Peter Lane.

There were so many legends in the room that evening and it was testament to the hard work of others that managed to secure such a wonderful evening for our supporters. You

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should never ever forget your past, because often the past defines the future.

I’ve been working at the football club for 17 years and during that time I’ve worked with and watched some wonderful footballers from George Boyd to Gabriel Zakuani and from Dwight Gayle to Jack Marriott but as a supporter for many years prior to my arrival at the club, I can categorically say that one of my favourite players is Tony Adcock.

To be a Hall of Famer, you need to have made a lasting impression on the football club.

Without doubt Tony did that during his time as a player and even now, years later, he still commands that respect when he walks into a room. He was a fans’ favourite back then and remains so, hopefully this season we can create some more heroes.

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A Walk to the North Pole – Charity Walk

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'm proud to have been a writer for ESP Magazine for more than ten years now. It keeps me out of mischief a few days out of the month. During the rest of the time I'm a Regional Fundraising Manager at Mencap – the leading voice of learning disability. Everything Mencap does is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability, and their families and carers.

Our vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included.

This December, you and the family (including the pet dog) are encouraged to take part in a unique charity walk on behalf of the charity that I’ve organised.

To help see Mencap's vision become a reality, I'm calling upon my fellow Peterborians to take part in A Walk to the North Pole. The 5k scenic walk will be starting and finishing at Ferry Meadows Watersports Centre & Café on Sunday December 16. You're encouraged to arrive at 10.30am to register and enjoy the pre-walk entertainment – including free face painting. The walk itself will begin at 11am.

What makes A Walk to the North Pole unique is that Santa will be waiting at the finish line to give each and every one of you a gift.

The walk is £5 per person, which includes not only a gift but either a gingerbread latte or hot chocolate with marshmallows at the Watersports Centre & Café.

I wanted to put on an event that the whole family could enjoy. An event that would get everyone into the festive spirit. The more people that take part in the walk, the more of a difference Mencap can make. The services we provide

range from round-the-clock care to helping someone join in with local leisure activities, providing advice and information on things like employment and education, helping someone to live independently for the first time, and even things like reporting a crime to the police. In a nutshell, we try to help in any area of

a person’s life where they need support.

To register for the event or to get further details, email me at Community.Fundraising@ mencap.org.uk.

To find out more about Mencap, visit www.mencap.org.uk.

Mikey Clarke

STEAM INTO CHRISTMAS 2018 ESP’s Marc Hernandez gets ready to hop aboard the Santa Specials at Nene Valley Railway…

‘Steam into Christmas, let's join together, we can watch the snow fall forever and ever’. At least I think that’s how the festive song by Elton John used to go?

Alternatively it might just be that I’ve become so used to seeing the Nene Valley Railway’s Santa Specials steam along at this time of year that I’ve made up my own words, which is hardly surprising as 2018 is, believe it or not, the 41st consecutive year that Santa Steam Specials have run on the NVR. So what makes the NVR’s Santa Specials so special? Well, speaking from personal experience as a paying guest last year it’s all about hard work and making sure they appreciate every single guest.

You really are treated as if you were their only visitor, rather than one of over 21,000 people who travelled last Christmas!

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This year’s Santa steam experience begins with a welcome from the NVR’s Wansford station staff and badge team – entertainment is provided at busy weekends and is followed by an exciting visit to Santa's log cabin where each child receives a special present from the jolly gentleman himself. Following a short wait families then join the legendary steam hauled, decorated train for a fun-filled ride to Peterborough and return.

Along the journey, the dedicated train staff serve the children with a drink and chocolates. Parents and other adults are not forgotten with a mince pie and either an alcoholic miniature, wine or a hot drink. Santa walks through the train to see the children and it provides an opportunity to take photographs and to wish everyone the compliments of the season.

The 2018 Santa Specials run on various dates and times between Sunday November 24 and Monday December 24 with three options of how you would like to travel. Prices start from £15 per person and advance booking is essential via the NVR’s online booking service.

For more details visit: www.nvr.org or call 01780 784444.

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COME AND EXPERIENCE THE PETERBOROUGH BISCUIT 6th February 2019 | The East of England Arena & Events Centre

The Peterborough Biscuit is back for its third serving and dozens of local companies have already signed up to the third event being held on February 6, 2019 which has expanded to offer space to 326 exhibitors.

We are back to bring together the local business community and to provide them with a place where they can do business, make connections and get some valuable business leads.

We are the cheapest exhibition around and we are the largest, with stands starting at £105+VAT. We are not your standard exhibition we throw everything but the kitchen sink to make it not only a good day of business but a fun day too.

The Peterborough Biscuit is one of the largest business events and it’s just on your doorstop so don’t miss out and book now.

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HAVE A ‘BEAUTY’-FUL ADVENT The 1st of December is no longer just associated with mini festive chocolates, because now the assortment of advent calendars (for us adults too) is truly awesome!

The beauty sector is well represented. Here are ESP’s top picks that you can get your hands on locally!

Jack Wills Beauty Advent – £35 Boots Beauty advent calendars aren’t cheap, making this £35 option from Jack Wills a bit of a steal. It’s also available on the Boots 3 for 2 offers, so you can get some other presents whilst you’re at it. It contains a great mix of mini products including body washes, scrubs, lotions and varnishes.

John Lewis & Partners Beauty Advent Calendar – £165 Extravagant? Yes – but epic, definitely! It’s a collection of 25 full and luxury trial size products including the likes of Clarins, Elemis, Dermalogica and Laura Mercier. What a great way to find out what suits you by trying out a bit of everything this December.

And for the chaps… Clarins Men 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar – £60 Cleanse, moisturise and scrub, the Clarins Men 12 Day Advent Calendar provides all of this. A great treat for lads who like to look after their skin. All the products in total are worth £110, so it’s a bargain too.

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COULD YOU HELP WITH mENTAL HEALTH? I’ve recently trained to become a mental health champion in the workplace. Becoming a mental health champion helps you spot symptoms of stress in others, and offer guidance and support.

Are you passionate about supporting those with mental health issues and happy to talk to colleagues who may want to share?

See if your employer is signed up to, or happy to become a member of, the ‘Time to Change’ pledge. Your HR team can then help you find a local trainer. Let’s get as many mental health champions in companies around Peterborough as we possibly can!

GOING VEGAN? WE CAN HELP Going vegan is a lifestyle choice, not just concerning what goes on your plate. You might also be inspired my Peterborough’s first ever Vegan Xmas Fayre taking place on November 25 at The Fleet in Fletton (check it out on Facebook). My top tip – have a look at the cool website www.thevegankind.com for a range of beauty products to suit your lifestyle needs. Beauty without cruelty moisturising lipsticks come in 26 different shades and cost £6.95 (including my personal favourite for autumn, spiced grape). Maybe some early ideas for your Christmas list can be found on here too.

VIVACITY LAUNCH NEW CLASSES FOR OLDER ADULTS Do you know someone who’s just retired? Or maybe someone who doesn’t fancy a trip to the gym with all the young gym bunnies?

Maybe you can suggest Vivacity’s new Simply Active classes for older adults, which has just launched right on your doorstep.

It’s part of a new health and wellbeing service, Simply Active, across Peterborough and consists of weekly exercise classes taking place across eight Cross Keys Homes’ centres in Bretton, Paston, Werrington and Dogsthorpe.

Sessions will include circuit and seat based exercises focusing on balance, coordination and strength; and moderate sessions for aerobic exercises focusing on flexibility, strengthening and toning.

Sarah Leadbetter, Vivacity’s Health and wellbeing manager told us – “We want to inspire people to be more active and with our help and support, keep people strong, feeling great and in turn reducing illnesses, falls and feelings of isolation.”

To find out more visit www.vivacity.org/simply active or call 01733 864764.

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Well Being

Plastic’s not so fantastic Since that famous episode of Blue Planet the plastic pollution problem has taken centre stage. As well as causing environmental issues – what’s it doing to our wellbeing?

Bananas already have a protective layer called its natural skin – they don’t need to be in a plastic bag! Cucumber wrapped in plastic wrap – avoid these if you can but do question this with the big supermarkets – social media is a great way to reach out to them.

Reduce the use of tin cans where possible, use fresh/frozen instead.

Use glass storage at home instead of plastic containers and/or cling film. If you do buy occasional meals in plastic containers, decant into a glass ovenproof dish before cooking. Heat causes leaching of the chemical into foods.

Avoid re-using water bottles, they’re meant for one use only as they will leach chemicals once the plastic starts to break down.

Look for BPA free bottles – many are coming out on the market now.

Filter your drinking water at home.

Use fewer chemicals in your home – there are many natural cleaners we can all use.

Go back to natural soaps instead of liquid soaps, shampoo bars are now also becoming popular.

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time so it’s wise to think carefully about how much shellfish and large fish such as tuna/swordfish we eat.

At the same time, plastics in consumer products have become subject to increasing scrutiny regarding their potential effects on human health. Bisphenol A (BPA), a component of polycarbonate plastics and suspected endocrine disruptor (disrupting our hormones as it has similarities to oestrogen) is one of the most widely known chemicals of interest.

Microbeads, tiny plastic balls found in some cosmetic facial scrubs and toothpaste as well as microfibres, the threads from synthetic clothes lost during washing are also a concern.

These tiny pieces of plastic are too small to be filtered out of our wastewater systems, and huge quantities end up in the sea. But it’s the single-use plastics for packaging, more than a third of everything we produce, that present the greatest problem. While many plastics don’t biodegrade, they do photodegrade – UV exposure eventually breaks all those plastic bottles and bags down into tiny pieces, which, in common with microbeads and fibres, potentially leach toxic chemical additives.

n recent years plastic pollution in the ocean has become a significant environmental concern worldwide. A study derived from six years of research estimated that 5.25 trillion plastic particles weighing some 269,000 tons are floating on the surface of the sea!

BPA is a long-lived pollutant and can accumulate in our fat stores. These chemicals are known to interrupt our delicate balance of hormones, are suspected in diabetes, cancer and other health issues.

BPA is only one of the many other plasticizers, flame retardants, antimicrobials, and other chemicals used in plastics manufacturing that are able to move into the environment.

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We need to think about where we are exposing ourselves and our planet to chemicals that are polluting us.

We’re exposed to many more toxins and chemicals than ever before; our body is equipped to detoxify but can’t possibly expect to keep up with the ingestion or exposure from our modern chemical world especially with our diet and chronic stressful lifestyles.

We are dealing with more chronic diseases now which our environment and stressful lifestyles play a large part in.

Therefore there’s a greater need for a high intake of fruits/vegetables, seeds, nuts and other wholefoods. Adding in concentrated nutrients from a daily green juice or smoothie can be a good investment whilst reducing refined foods and excessive intakes of large fish (tuna/swordfish etc) and shellfish. We need to protect our cells, foods that are rich in colour deliver higher levels of phytonutrients, antioxidants, fatty acids, amino acids and fibre that are needed for cellular support, energy production and detoxification and elimination.

We are not just what we eat but what we are able to excrete and eliminate!

Where to start…

In Health,

Avoiding plastic bags where possible (recyclable or not).

Karen

Avoid using the plastic bags in supermarkets to weigh fruits/veg/ginger etc.

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pooing. (It happens to the best of us). We were each given a thick leather glove in preparation for handling the birds and having them fly to us – you wouldn’t want those sharp talons on your bare skin, that’s for sure.

Pearl the barn owl was graceful and flawless as she flew back and forth to each participant for her tasty rewards, Jerry the Harris Hawk took advantage of the area and glided around showing off his impressive

wingspan before swooping past us, just inches above our heads.

CJ’s Birds of Prey is a family run business, all of whom care dearly for the wellbeing of more than fifty incredible hawks, falcons, owls and eagles. The highlight for me was Jura the prehistoric looking African Crowned Hawk-Eagle, also known as the ‘Leopard of the Sky’ due to its high-skilled hunting abilities.

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huge killing machine with optimistic confidence and reassurance that it wouldn’t use its powerful talons and beak to make a meal of me and mistake me for a monkey, an easy mistake to make. This awesome bird has the strength to catch and carry off prey weighing more than 30kg! In the wild they catch antelope, monkeys and other small mammals, and have even been known to take on baboons! Those talons can pierce a skull, so I was in awe as I felt the grip tighten around my hand, and relieved that he knew I wasn’t lunch, I’m a little heavier than 30kg luckily.

This very special time at Orton Hall was both exciting and educational, and all in all a brilliant up-close and unforgettable experience I definitely recommend. CJ’s Birds of Prey offer personalised gift vouchers from as little as £17, valid for 12 months, which would make fantastic Christmas gifts for family and friends young and old, but I’d recommend getting some for yourself too, you shouldn’t miss out.

Visit www.cjsbirdsofprey.co.uk or find them on Twitter and Facebook to book or buy.

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Comedy The ESP Comedy Guide

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Sarah Slack brings us the ESP guide to where the laughs are at this month…

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Al Murray Brings New Show to the Cresset Tickets are now on sale for a brand new show from Al Murray as he celebrates 25 years of performing as the much-loved pub landlord.

Touring his Landlord of Hope and Glory show at the Cresset next year, the new tour promises a look at ‘a new tomorrow that smells reassuringly of yesterday, but with Wi-Fi’. Over the past 25 years Murray has toured plenty of shows across the country, however this tour is his first since his Let’s Go Backwards Together tour which kicked off in the autumn of 2016.

Performing on June 6, 2019, be sure to book your tickets early before it sells out! Tickets are available on 01733 265705.

Comedy Award Nominee comes to the Key Without making it all about me this time of year – November’s also my birthday month – what better birthday treat than to find out one of my favourite Edinburgh Fringe shows will be coming to the Key Theatre next year?

Eagle-eyed readers may have spotted my rave review of character comedian Kieran Hodgson’s ‘75’ earlier this year after I visited ARG Comedy Festival, however it wasn’t just me who thought it was the bee’s knees, as Kieran achieved his third nomination for Best Show at this year’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards.

Described as ‘a hilarious whistlestop tour through our fraught relationship with Europe’, Kieran perfects a series of obsolete impressions to tell a surprising tale of how Britain joined Europe in the first place, during which he discovers that the 70s were about more than just TISWAS, the colour brown and the words ‘Let’s go on strike again’.

Performing at the Key Theatre on April 10, 2019 this is your chance to see one of the Fringe’s best-reviewed shows, making it an absolute must-see for local comedy fans. Tickets are available on 01733 207239.

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FUNHOUSE COMEDY CLUB Join the South Holland Centre in Spalding for its popular comedy night this month, with November’s line-up including local comic Pete Phillipson and Fringe regular Markus Birdman, who the BBC once described as ‘a master of timing and physical comedy’. Tickets available on 01775 764777.

CHRIS RAMSEY This event may be nearly sold out however a few tickets are still available for Chris Ramsey’s brand new show at the Stamford Corn Exchange. Best known for his appearances on Celebrity Juice and hosting his own TV entertainment show on Comedy Central, his show sold out last time so be sure to snap tickets up as soon as you can! Tickets available on 01780 766455.

SIMON EVANS Stand-up veteran Simon Evans is bringing his wit and wisdom to Hinchingbrooke House in Huntingdon as part of his Genius 2.0 tour this month.

Simon’s been a regular face on the comedy circuit for the last two decades in addition to hosting four series of his own show Simon Evans Goes to Market on Radio 4. Tickets available on 01480 375678.

LIGHTBOX CAFE COMEDY CLUB A charming café by day and a city hotspot by night, this month’s comedy club at the Lightbox Café along Bridge Street will promise another great night of laughter thanks to local comedy talent and its amazing venue. Tickets are £10 per person and include your first drink, available by calling 01733 894444 or in person from The Lightbox Café.

CRESSET COMEDY CLUB Established back in 1998, The Cresset’s comedy club is the longest running in town and this month’s will be the last comedy night of 2018. Hosted in the intimate Fitzwilliam Suite, capacity is limited and most months are a sell-out, so book early! Tickets available on 01733 265705.

WELCOME TO THE NEWLY REFURBISHED COOPERS Stewart and his team welcomes you to the newly refurbished Coopers with a brand new menu.

Christmas bookings are now being taken, with prices from £13.41 for three courses, book before the end of November and receive a drinks voucher*. *Terms and conditions apply

LIVE MUSIC Fri 30th Nov Alton Wahlberg 8pm start

Live music changes monthly, see facebook/cooperspe3 for more details.

FOOD

Great Food Great Service in a Great Atmosphere

Civic Award for Community Involvement 2017

Mini Winter Beer Festival

Wed 21st Nov – Sun 21st Nov ENTERTAINMENT Skysports BT Sport

Up to 25+ Beers & Ciders LIVE MUSIC

Fri 23rd Carpark Rendezvous Fri 2nd Sat 3rd Fri 9th Sat 10th

32-33 Copeland, Peterborough PE3 6YJ 01733 332783 7690@greeneking.co.uk www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/cambridgeshire/coopers www.facebook.com/cooperspe

Sat 24th Iron Fist

Tiger Club Outlaw Eagles The Returns Go with the Flow Fri 16th Kickback Sat 17th The Nuggets

Sun 25th Karaoke

Fri 23rd

Carpark Rendezvous Sat 24th Iron Fist Fri 30th Retrolux December Sat 1st The Zephyrs

Staniland Way, Werrington T: 01733 327696 www.theploughman-werrington.co.uk

NIGHTlife

Your guide to the nighttime scene

URBAN CLASSICS

ECLECTIC BALLROOM

Friday nights are looking hot over at The Solstice and mid month sees Urban Classics taking over. On Friday November 26 their resident DJs Supa-T, Mr Lion, DJ BDS & T-Rex will be playing the best R&B, hip-hop, bashment and urban flavas from 9pm with free entry before 10.30pm.

Saturdays at the Lightbox Café continue to keep us dancing from 9pm-1am with tunes from their resident DJs, and Glastonbury regulars, Eclectic Ballroom as well as guest DJs playing soul, funk & disco.

It’s free entry all night with 2 for £10 cocktails from 9-10.30pm.

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DARIUS SYROSSIAN HEADLINES MIXOLOGY The guys at Mixology have lined up another amazing night for house fans announcing the return of Darius Syrossian for his third appearance!

Get Friday November 30 marked off your diary for this one which sees Darius joined by their trio of resident selectors who’ll be setting the pace: Tom Skinner, James Chan & Dan Clare, plus they welcome back Peterborough talent C.O.Z! 'It's all house and techno & and I'm not interested in fads' - words from the headline act, not only define the style and sound of the man, but also represent the principles by which he is recognised globally. For the past twenty years he has immersed himself in the house & techno scene; from running a vinyl record store to becoming one of the most recognised & respected DJs in the world and his lauded Do Not Sleep parties.

True to his words regarding his passion for house & techno, Darius will start his new resident series in his hometown of Manchester at Joshua Brooks with the emphasis of bringing a no-nonsense, stripped back approach to dance music played out in an intimate, underground environment. It’s a shared philosophy that they’ve been adhering their Mixology parties to for the past 6 and half years.

It looks set to be another incredible Mixo party seeing out the month in style at Edwards on Broadway.

TUNES @ THE TAP If you’re looking for a night out the tunes at The Brewery Tap continue each weekend throughout November with Saturday Night Groove with resident DJ Rick Allen at 9pm on November 10 and 17. On Saturday November 24 he hands over the reins for The Get Down with Eddie Nash.

If you fancy yourself as the pop star why not try out their karaoke nights on Thursday November 29 with DJ Rick Allen.

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Here’s one to look out for in December at Edwards – the Vanity team tell us they’ve lined up a live performance by Cadet!

Cadet is no stranger to the UK music scene and has been all around the UK on tour supporting Krept & Konan on their The Long Way Home Tour and with Bugzy Malone on his Walk With Me Tour.

This will be a huge night packed full with the hottest hip hop / rnb / bashment from their resident DJ’s and host and a live performance of some Cadet’s latest anthems such as Advice and I Love It. For ticket information head to the Vanity Facebook page, search ‘vanitynights’.

NEW FRIDAY NIGHT VIBES LAUNCHES WITH THE GANGSTERS The Lightbox Café, Eclectic Ballroom and Ziggy from The Gangsters have joined forces to create a new monthly event, Friday Night Vibes, where they’ll be bringing you the best live acts from around the UK. Expect the unexpected, fresh, dynamic bands and artists bringing that live experience you just don't get from anything else.

Who better than The Gangsters themselves to play at the launch night of this brand new event? Get your skank on at the Lightbox Café on Bridge Street from 9pm on Friday November 23, it’s £4 on the door with 2 for £10 on cocktails and special offers on selected beers.

BEAT: CANCER – HALLOWEEN BALL Head down to The Brewery Tap on Saturday November 3 for some Halloween thrills as the Club Recall and Beat:Cancer DJs plan to keep you entertained with the help of three brilliant bands: Def Neon who fuse elements of indierock, electro, synthpop and bass music, St Lucifer a Manchester-based industrial/antipop/noise four-piece and Defeat – 'Atmosphere, Angst and Rhythm' is how they describe their sound.

The night starts at 9pm, with entrance only £5 on the door – fancy dress is encouraged but there's no specific theme.

Their team of DJs will be playing tunes ranging from classic rock to stomping dance classics, straying on the side of the alt: metal, goth, industrial rock mixed in with well known classics in between the live sounds.

This year the DJs include hometown faves DJ Cavity G (Club Recall) and Zombie Chris (Nemesis, Code Red, Infest) joined by ‘Mr Beat:Cancer’ himself, DJ Kark (Cosmic, Resistanz, RevolutioN).

There’ll also be a hotly contested costume competition and of course a raffle to win bundles of prizes – all in aid of Thorpe Hall Hospice!

FEATURECAST @ ECLECTIC BALLROOM’S 1ST BIRTHDAY

The guys have booked a truly unique talent the formidable, Featurecast to play at The Lightbox Café & Eclectic Ballroom's first birthday party!

UK based Featurecast, has been synonymous with groove and funk for quite a few years now, during which he’s been on a mission to funk his way across the globe with his own style of DJing, bringing midtempo breaks, hip-hop, funk, house, drum & bass and down right dirty bass together in his own remarkable way.

Make sure you’re there on Saturday November 17, entry’s free and it’s on from 8pm till late. It’s 2 for £10 on cocktails and other special drinks offers on the night.

LOADED WITH 90s TUNES Loaded, named after the seminal floor filler by Primal Scream, is the latest new regular night at the Lightbox Café on Bridge Street perfect for fans of 90s music. Martin & Nathan joined forces 8 years ago when there was huge demand to have a 90s reunion in Peterborough, they’ve since played at every one of them, including the legendary Sugar Club.

There will be a few tunes from outside the 90s too so expect anything from dance to punk and anything in between. Loaded runs from 8pm-1am on Friday November 30, admission’s £3 on door and it’s 2 for £10 cocktails from 9 - 10.30pm with selected beers on offer.

ICONS OF GAY DISCO Glastonbury's very own Eclectic Ballroom and the Lightbox Café bring your regular monthly event celebrating 70's New York Disco.

Be loud, be proud and get down on Saturday November 24!

NIGHTS OUT @ CHARTERS Charters on the river has plenty to keep your November nights out busy with Indie tunes from DJ Anthony Thornhill at 9pm on Saturday November 3.

Vinyl Night with Derek Gibson is back on Friday November 9 from 8pm.

Saturday November 10 it’s What the Funk! with DJ Jo G from 9pm.

DJs Otis & Pat Unwin are back on Saturday November 17 with Heavy Crates from 9pm and then DJs Julian and Glen McCully present Off the Cuff on Saturday November 24 from 9pm.

PLATINUM RADIO BIRTHDAY BASH On Saturday November 17 it’s the Platinum Radio 1st Birthday event at The Solstice. Resident DJ Alessandro Vacca will be joined

by Matt Clover and guests from Platinum Radio London, doing a live broadcast on Platinum Radio throughout the evening.

Christmas at

Bookings now being taken for Christmas Available every day from 1st to 22nd December Prices from £13 for 1 course Smaller Portions – available for children, seniors, or those with a smaller appetite All home-made; meats from local producers Willow Brook Farm and Grasmere Live Music on selected nights with various things; male voice harmony choir, Peterborough Big Band

Live music every Friday night

PERIODIC HOUSE Periodic are back at the Lightbox Café on Bridge Street with melodic house music to make you feel good on Friday November 2. It’s helped along by 2 for £10 cocktails from 9-10.30pm.

Pub Quiz every Sunday night

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THE BIG SLEEP OUT RAISES CASH TO TACKLE HOMELESSNESS IN THE CITY More than 70 people braved a chilly night to support The Big Sleep Out and raised over £3,500 to help tackle homelessness in the city.

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hey spent a night sleeping rough at Peterborough Cathedral at the end of September trying to kip in cardboard boxes in plunging temperatures as part of this fundraising challenge organised to help those enduring the same plight every night whatever the weather.

The Big Sleep Out was held in aid of three local charities – YMCA Trinity Group, Hope into Action and the Light Project Peterborough.

“A huge well done to everyone that took part in this year’s Big Sleep Out.” Jonathan Martin, Chief Executive of YMCA Trinity Group, said: “A huge well done to everyone that took part in this year’s Big Sleep Out. To say it was cold is an understatement! But everyone who took part did so with a smile on their face, and it certainly gave a glimpse into what it’s like to be living on the streets. The donations are still coming in and we hope that we’ll raise even more money over the coming days.”

The event formed part of Peterborough’s 900 campaign and builds on the Sleep Easy event in 2017. Participants were given materials to build their shelter for the night, as well as refreshments and entertainment –

and they were joined by the Mayor, Mayoress, Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayoress at the event.

Femi Olasoko was one of those taking part and said – “I feel very blessed and thankful that I have a home to go to in the morning but I can’t quite find comfort in the fact that today hundreds of homeless people will have to do this again tonight, tomorrow night and every night after that.”

YMCA Trinity Group, Hope into Action and Light Project Peterborough provide a variety of services to support those in need.

Together they house and support rough sleepers, young people, vulnerable single adults and families across Peterborough.

SAY CHEERS - THE PLOUGHMAN’S SAVED!

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After a decade of campaigning to keep his community local safe from the threat of the Tesco bulldozers, landlord Andy ‘Simmo’ Simmonds is celebrating a huge victory for The Ploughman pub in Werrington having finally safeguarded its future signing a long term lease.

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“It’s been 10 long hard years of campaigning to keep this pub as a viable community asset – it’s a massive victory against a supermarket giant,” said Andy, clearly delighted to see success at last.

“We’ve had fantastic support from the local community, the live music scene and of course local publications such as yourselves at ESP. It’s all helped.

“People have been coming up to me in the street and thanking me – even runners in the Perkins Great Eastern Run were shouting to me as they ran past! It’s just been amazing.”

Andy now has the right to buy and intends to do so early next year as well as overseeing a facelift for the pub in the Werrington centre.

“The future of the pub is now secure and we’ll continue with our successful formula featuring great live bands every week, serving real ales and ciders and 50+ gins.

There’ll be a sympathetic refurbishment to refresh it, but we’ll very much be keeping the traditional feel of the pub.”

The Ploughman has truly proved to be at the heart of the local community with Andy and the team regularly raising cash for local good causes, recently handing over a cheque for over £3,000 to Heltwaite School from their summer beer festival. It brings the total of their fundraising over several years to around £180,000!

They’ll all no doubt be celebrating big style at The Ploughman’s charity Mini Winter Beer Festival this month running from Wednesday November 21 – Sunday November 2. As well as 25+ beers and ciders there’ll be live music from Carpark Rendezvous on the Friday night, Iron Fist on Saturday and a karaoke session on the Sunday.

So make sure you pop down and join the party and celebrate the survival of a community local – they’re becoming few and far between these days and we need them!

Help to end street homelessness the right way Hands up who’s come across someone sleeping rough in the city and agonised over how best to help and whether to give them some cash.

Contactless card donation point

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ell, a new scheme’s been launched to tackle the problem and give us an easier way to help out.

The new Safer off the Streets partnership sees seventeen organisations all pulling together to make a difference, a new website and the introduction of a contactless card donation point near the Argo Lounge which is a great idea.

A recent count showed that 35 homeless people were sleeping rough on Peterborough’s streets and now local voluntary, faith, community and public service organisations are working together on the problem and have developed some new ideas we can all support.

Christine Graham, Chair of the Safer off the Streets Partnership and Co-ordinator of Peterborough Street Pastors Scheme said: “Rough sleeping is the most visible and unacceptable consequence of homelessness..

Although there are many agencies across the city doing much to tackle the issue of rough sleeping, we felt a more targeted approach was needed. That’s why charities and organisations across the city have joined up to create a network of support to help people who are sleeping rough, but also to look at ways to prevent and support people so they don’t end up on the streets in the first place.”

Christine added: “We also felt that although the people of Peterborough are already empowered to help, they are unsure about the best way to do this. Donations, however big or small, make a real difference to homeless and vulnerable people in Peterborough. We’ve now made it easy to donate money online, at cash donation points and a contactless donation window. The website and social media will also keep people up-to-date on support available and to find out what items are in need.”

The new contactless card donation point at

the Argo Lounge in St Peter’s Arcade, off Bridge Street, means you can easily make an instant £3 donation using your bank card.

There are also cash donation boxes at Peterborough Town Hall and the Visitor Information Centre, among other spots across the city.

A new Safer off the Streets drop in hub located at The Garden House in Wheel Yard, will be open six days a week and offer things like GP and health advice, housing guidance, volunteering activities and CV/job search.

Outreach officers will work with individuals offering personalised plans and a clear offer to support them off the streets, made easier with a co-ordinated schedule for night shelters, food donations, cooked meals, volunteers and transportation, as well as in-shelter support services. There’s also a rehabilitation package being set up to help rough sleepers and this winter the night shelter will be running from November 26 until March 18.

Your donations will primarily go towards funding the day to day running costs of the drop in hub which will provide advice, support services and health and wellbeing advice with any additional funds being used for personalised budgets for rough sleepers to encourage them to leave the streets for good.

For more information visit www.saferoffthestreets.co.uk and follow @sospboro on social media.

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I am so delighted to hear the news about The Ploughman! As you can see from the article on page 46, the pub in Werrington Centre has achieved a reprieve from the developers’ wrecking ball.

I am so pleased for landlord Andy ‘Simmo’ Simmonds because he’s fought a long and sometimes very frustrating fight to save the pub as a vital centrepiece for the local community.

He’s now signed a new lease with the landlord of the premises which will save the pub for the next 15 years. I amongst many others have done my best to support him in any small way I can in the journey to save the business.

I am also delighted for local live music, because The Ploughman is one of the hubs for live music EVERY weekend, and I’m sure that members of local bands will be giving Simmo their congratulations over the next few weeks.

His effort has come alongside previously winning CAMRA Pub of the Year, raising countless thousands of pounds for charity, and being an active organiser of the Peterborough Beer Festival.

On top of all that he has the intelligence to sponsor this live music column in ESP! For all that, I’m going to make Simmo my Hero of the Month.

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One of my favourite local bands is back in action this month over at The Solstice.

I’ve caught the Motor City Vipers many times and they never disappoint.

If you like some great soul sung with real… well, soul, this band certainly brings it to life.

They’ll be performing at the SolGarden (within the Solstice) on Friday November 9 as part of the venue’s series of live nights.

The Motor City Vipers will be joined by local legend, special guest DJ Eddie Nash for a night of Motown, Northern & soul floor-fillers from the 60’s & 70’s with a few modern gems thrown in.

There’s also an added extra with a Party Roadshow in Eden playing all the best party hits from the 60’s & 70’s.

The band will be performing from 10pm until 11pm and from 11.30pm until 12.30am. Tickets are £10 direct from The Solstice (during opening hours) or online www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/motor-city-vipers-livetickets-50731061972 Alternatively you can contact either Paul or Simon to purchase tickets on 07961 033754.

Later in the month the live nights continue at The Solstice on Friday November 30 when Revolver make their debut appearance, it’s free entry before 10.30pm for this one and their resident DJ will be playing out afterwards.

Lexie’s Live @ Bob’s Local Americana songwriter Lexie Green is enjoying success with the release of her 4th studio recording Indigo Blue and this month she’s promoting it at a rather unusual gig.

She’ll be performing at Bob’s Records on Broad Street in Whittlesey live on Saturday November 24 from 4-5pm to promote live, local original music and the release of her own record.

Lexie is another example of the great local musicians Peterborough has produced and as a mark of her talent Lexie was recently chosen by Bob Harris to perform on his BBC Introducing stage at The Long Road Festival. If you’re not familiar with her music it’s a mix of Americana, vintage blues and rock ‘n’ roll. Over the past few years she’s released multiple albums, grabbed a couple of tasty international song writing awards, performed on BBC Introducing, 6 Music and been introduced by both Bob Harris and Tom Robinson.

Lexie’s latest studio release, Indigo Blue, is available on all major streaming/ download digital platforms with physical discs available from Bob’s Records, Whittlesey and at www.lexiegreen.com.

Tough Choices For New Year’s Eve It’s time to start steering your thinking towards seeing out 2018 in style and where you’ll be able to party to some live tunes. As many events are ticket only it’s best not to leave it too late.

I’ll give you a full round up next month but a couple I’ve already got my eye on present a tough choice between Charters on the river and The Brewery Tap who’ve both secured some of the best.

As I’ve already mentioned here I’m a big fan of the Motor City Vipers who always tick the boxes if you like soul and Motown as well as a few modern gems. They’ve been snapped up by the Brewery Tap for December

31 and will be supported by popular local DJ Julian Roberts. You can grab a ticket from the venue for £15 and if you fancy making a real night of it you can enjoy a 2 course Thai buffet for a ticket price of £35.

Then over at Charters there’s another strong contender with the ever-popular Dizzy Miss Lizzys fronted of course by local hero Gizz Butt. The band guarantee quality musicianship (they rocked Peterborough Beer Fest!) and deliver some great Beatles hits and rock tunes which will bring in 2019 with a bang. Tickets are £10 and are on sale now. I’d get in quick if I were you!

Live music every week Top Tributes Heading Our Way

More Gigs On Offer For Local Musicians There seems to be a real demand for music on the local pub circuit which is great to see as many have contacted us here at ESP looking for bands and acoustic acts.

The newly refurbished Cock Inn at Werrington is looking good, serving great food and is now putting on live music again too so it’s worth getting in touch if you’re in a band and fancy playing there.

The Golden Pheasant at Etton is also adding more music at weekends and is looking for acts, as is Coopers in Bretton which needs acoustic acts after having a facelift. The Boathouse at Thorpe Meadows and The Paper Mills at Wansford are also on the look out for musicians so give them a call.

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NOVEMBER ENTERTAINMENT

The local pub music scene is as busy as ever but on the larger stages there are some great tribute acts to some of the biggest and best bands heading our way.

If you’re a fan of The Who and missed the great Quadrophenia Live show at the Cresset recently, how about catching Who Are You UK when they perform at the Met Lounge early next month.

Tipped as being the UK’s hottest tribute to The Who they’ll be performing at the live music venue on Saturday December 8.

Expect everything from the early hits of the mid-60’s to the rock classics of the 70’s and 80’s – tune after fantastic tune – from Can’t Explain to You Better You Bet, through Pinball Wizard and Won’t Get Fooled Again.

Support comes from Christian Smith on the night so grab your tickets from the Met Lounge soon.

This month sees top Bon Jovi tribute act, Wrong Jovi take the stage at the Stamford Corn Exchange on Saturday November 17.

Even former Bon Jovi guitarist, Richie Sambora, has personally thanked the band for the work they do in ensuring the Bon Jovi legacy remains fresh and exciting today.

Tickets for this one are £17 on 01780 766455.

The following night the Key Theatre in Peterborough welcomes back Think Floyd on Sunday November 18.

This extraordinary band, dubbed the Definitive Pink Floyd Experience, are renowned for their stunning celebration of the music of one of the world's greatest bands.

The brand new show for 2018 will feature the whole range of classic Pink Floyd from the Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, The Wall, Animals and much more.

Tickets are £25.50 on 01733 207239.

Friday 2nd Saturday 3rd Friday 9th Saturday 10th Friday 16th Saturday 17th Friday 23rd Saturday 24th Friday 30th

The Big W Disco Roadshow Gangsters Arc Nation Ramshackle Serenade The Big W Disco Roadshow Betty Swallocks Children of the Revolution Stealer The Guards (All bands start at 9pm)

Please book for Christmas parties and Christmas day lunch

The Burghley is pleased to announce they have been awarded 5* for their facility

Sunday carvery from - all welcome only

£4.95

Beef, pork, turkey and local veg

7 Burghley Road, Peterborough PE1 2QA Tel: 01733 896989 | www.theburghleyclub.co.uk

Blue Bell Inn D O G S T H O R P E

One of Peterborough oldest Pubs we offer a warm welcome in lovely surroundings.

Entertainment November 3 Glam Slam Glitz 10 The Money Shot 14 British Legion Quiz Night 17 Carpark Rendezvous 24 The Depps December 1 Thunderhead

Large screen TV and BT/ Sky Sports

Burgers and Bacon Rolls Mon – Sat £2.00

Sunday Lunch from 12-4pm Adults £6.95 Children £4.95 Desserts from £2.95

Blue Bell Inn, Welland Road, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough PE1 3SA

Tel 01733 313700

GIGGUIDE WED OCT 24

BACKROOM ACOUSTIC WITH THE BOATMEN The Angel Inn, Whittlesey

THU OCT 25

JIMMY & RUSS (3PM) The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

NEW GENERATION

DUSK TILL DAWN

THE ZEPHYRS

Fletton Ex Servicemens Club, Fletton

The Golden Fleece, Stamford

The Crab & Winkle, Werrington

RAMSHACKLE SERENADE

FIRED UP The Crown, Lincoln Road

THIRD STONE FROM THE SUN

HIT 4 SIX

The Cross Keys, Oundle Road

The Ostrich, North Street

STEALER The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

THE GANGSTERS The Blue Bell, Dogsthorpe

FRI OCT 26

ACOUSTIC NIGHT WITH THE BOATMEN The Boat Inn, Whittlesey

DIZZY MISS LIZZYS

THE GUARDS The Harrier, Gunthorpe

THE OVERDUBS The Ploughman, Werrington

The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

THE SIDEKICKS

HIGH ROLLERS

VOODOO LOUNGE 10TH BIRTHDAY BAND NIGHT WITH THE CAPITALIST KIDS + SUPPORT ACTS

The Ploughman, Werrington

JESSIE'S GHOST The Burghley, Burghley Road

The Crown, Lincoln Road

Mama Liz's, Stamford

DOM BRISTER

PENNYLESS (4PM)

Charters, Town Bridge

Ebeneezers, Woodston

The Cock Inn, Werrington

Mama Liz’s Stamford

KICKBACK

THE GUARDS The Ostrich, North Street

SUN NOV 4

THE SOAP GIRLS + MARCH TO THE GRAVE + PETROL BOYS

DIVISION DUO

Mama Liz’s, Stamford

THIRD STONE FROM THE SUN Puzzles?, Bridge Street

TIGER CLUB The Ploughman, Werrington

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

KEITH LUCKEY (3PM) The Frothblowers, Werrington

NATHAN JAMES (3PM) Charters, Town Bridge

VELOCITY

OAKHAM MIC NIGHT

The Blue Bell, Werrington

The Brewery Tap, Westgate

OAKLEAS RISE (4PM)

OUTLAW EAGLES

DIVISION

The Blue Bell, Werrington

Charters, Town Bridge

3D (FORMERLY PENTAGON)

Mama Liz’s Stamford

THE BRAYS

MON OCT 29

The Solstice, Northminster

THE RAINMEN

THE CHUCK NORRIS EXPERIENCE The Fayre Spot, Bretton

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

TUE OCT 30

THE CONTACTS

OPEN MIC WITH ANNA RADFORD

The Brewery Tap, Westgate

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

THE NUGGETS

OPEN MIC WITH GRAHAM CLEAVER

Charters, Town Bridge

WALKWAY The Crown, Lincoln Road

The Blue Boar, Eye

Fletton Ex Servicemens Club, Fletton

ANTOINE FLEURIOT The Angel Inn, Yarwell

BLACKSTAR REVOLUTION

The Blue Bell, Werrington

The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

SALMON DAVE

DIRTY RUMOUR

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

The Golden Fleece, Stamford

MON NOV 12

The Solstice, Northminster

MATT HOWARD

SUBWAY 77 The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

THE RETURNS

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

SONGWRITERS EVENING WITH STEVE GIBBS

The Ploughman, Werrington

The Boat Inn, Whittlesey

VELOCITY

TUE NOV 13

The Fayre Spot, Bretton

OPEN MIC WITH ANNA RADFORD

SAT NOV 10

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

23 REASONS (TICKETED) Yaxley FC, Leading Road

EEVAH + GUESTS Mama Liz’s Stamford

FRANKLY MY DEAR The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

GO WITH THE FLOW The Ploughman, Werrington

WED NOV 14

ACOUSTIC NIGHT WITH THE BOATMEN The Angel , Ramsey

LATIN JAZZ DUO The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

OPEN MIC The Met Lounge, Bridge Street

FRI NOV 16

MARK STEVENS Puzzles?, Bridge Street

GLAM SLAM GLITZ

The Millstone, Barnack

CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION

The Blue Bell, Dogsthorpe

NICKY DOWNES

OPEN MIC WITH ANNA RADFORD

The Cock Inn, Werrington

The Blue Bell, Werrington

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

The Crown, Lincoln Road

JOHN QUINN

The Beehive, Bourges Boulevard

FRANKLY MY DEAR

FRI NOV 2

The Cock Inn, Werrington

CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION

Puzzles?, Bridge Street

MATT HOWARD

OUTLAW EAGLES The Ploughman, Werrington

THE GANGSTERS

The Crown, Lincoln Road

The Burghley, Burghley Road

WED NOV 7

OPEN MIC The Met Lounge, Bridge Street

OBJECTIVE BURMA

DEAD REYNOLDS + TOM LUMLEY + THE FLYING SUSANS

RAMSHACKLE SERENADE

The Met Lounge, Bridge Street

The Burghley, Burghley Road

HAYLEY DI RITO

REVOLVER

The Lightbox Cafe, Bridge Street

The Black Bull, Donnington

KICKBACK

FRI NOV 9

THE GUARDS

The Ploughman, Werrington

A SPECIAL KIND OF MADNESS (SPECIALS/ MADNESS TRIBUTE)

The London Inn, Stamford

LOAE EP LAUNCH Puzzles?, Bridge Street

THE MONEY SHOT

REVOLVER

The Blue Bell, Dogsthorpe

The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

CUTTIN LOOSE

THE MONEY SHOT

South Grove Community Centre, Woodston

The Five Bells, Morton

The Crown, Lincoln Road

The Met Lounge, Bridge Street

DIVISION LIVE

THE NUGGETS

ARC NATION

MATT HOWARD

TRUE BRITISH MAYHEM

Harrys Bar, Northminster

The London Inn, Stamford

The Burghley, Burghley Road

The Prince of Wales Feathers, Castor

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The Millstone, Stamford

MOTOR CITY VIPERS (TICKETED)

The Ostrich, North Street

Mama Liz's, Stamford

Puzzles?, Bridge Street

REVOLVER

JUNK PUPPETS

The Prince of Wales Feathers, Castor

CIRCA 73

The Masons Arms, Bourne

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

ACOUSTIC NIGHT WITH GRAHAM CLEAVER

VOODOO ACOUSTIC WITH DAVID B

The Dragon, Werrington

LEFTOVAS

RESONATE (TBC)

The Three Horseshoes Werrington

DIVISION

LEE ROBERT SHAW

HIGHWAY TO HELLOWEEN WITH LET THERE BE/DC + THE ZEPPELINS + MOTORPACE + IZZY OSBOURNE

The New Crown, Whittlesey

TUE NOV 6

The Bull, Newborough

DIRTY RUMOUR

MON NOV 5

OPEN MIC WITH STACEY LOWETH

THU NOV 1

SAT OCT 27

DIRTY RUMOUR

THE BALLOONS

SAT NOV 3

Mama Liz's, Stamford

MISS LUNA NIGHTINGALE

Charters, Town Bridge

The Frothblowers, Werrington

SUN OCT 28

The Glasshouse, Key Theatre

Mama Liz’s Stamford

MEG MCPARTLIN (3PM)

The Crown, Lincoln Road

Lakeside Bar, Talington

FLASHBACK PHOTOGRAPH + SOPHIE FEAR + BERNARD HOSKIN

SUN NOV 11

TRUE BRITISH MAYHEM

The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

JUNK PUPPETS

STEAMPUNK NIGHT - THE 1885 + THE SORTS + AUBREY EELS

CHASING DRAGONS + ALTER THE SKY + BLACK HAWK DOWN + SYNTHETIC

TALLAWAH Charters, Town Bridge

THE SPIRIT The Fayre Spot, Bretton

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SHANE POOLE

CJ HATT

FRANKLY MY DEAR

The Crown, Lincoln Road

Puzzles?, Bridge Street

The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

Palmerston Arms, Oundle Road

SAT NOV 17

MON NOV 19

DIVISION

HUSH

ANOTHER GIRL ANOTHER PLANET

BON ROGERS WHITE

The Queen's Head, Queen Street

George's, March

BETTY SWALLOCKS

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

LAST MINUTE BRIGADE

The Ploughman, Werrington

The Burghley, Burghley Road

OPEN MIC WITH JAMES EDMONDS

The Punchbowl, Spalding

BLACK ROSE

The Halcyon, Netherton

The Masons Arms, Bourne

JANUS STARK + THE ATOMS + PUNCH DRUNK + PETROL BOYS

PSL Club, Lincoln Road

Fletton Ex Servicemens Club, Fletton

CARPARK RENDEZVOUS The Blue Bell, Dogsthorpe

TUE NOV 20

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

LOOSE ROCKET

RETROLUX The Crown, Lincoln Road

THE DEPS

The Whistlestop, Tallington

OPEN MIC WITH WITH THE BOATMEN AND PHIL Q

The Blue Bell, Dogsthorpe

DIVISION

The Boat Inn, Whittlesey

The Lightbox Cafe, Bridge Street

DIRTY RUMOUR

Twelve All Saints Stamford

IRON FIST

JUST JOSH The Crab & Winkle, Werrington

MATTY HAYNES

THE JUNK PUPPETS

Puzzles?, Bridge Street

OPEN MIC The Met Lounge, Bridge Street

The Fayre Spot, Bretton

MOLLY'S CHAMBER

PAGAN

Charters, Town Bridge

The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

THE DEPS The Cock Inn, Werrington

THE NUGGETS The Ploughman, Werrington

THE RETURNS The Crown, Lincoln Road

SUN NOV 18

ANNA & JIMMY The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

IT COMES IN WAVES (3PM) Charters, Town Bridge

ROB BULL (3PM) The Frothblowers, Werrington

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

THU NOV 22

DEAD REYMOLDS + TOM LUMLEY Mama Liz’s Stamford

FRI NOV 23

VELOCITY

SAT NOV 24

AFTERSHOCK The Royal Oak, St. Ives

MON NOV 26

The Blue Bell, Werrington

THE RAINMEN The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

REVOLVER

MIND THE GAP

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

Charters, Town Bridge

OPEN MIC WITH GRAHAM CLEAVER

The Burghley, Burghley Road

The Blue Boar, Eye

THE ONE EYED CATS

WED NOV 28

The Brewery Tap, Westgate

The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

ONE EYED CATS OUTLAW EAGLES The Crown, Lincoln Road

STEALER The Burghley, Burghley Road

THE SPLINTER GROUP

VELOCITY

The Angel, Ramsey

SAT DEC 1

LADIES OF THE BLUES

COSMIC RODNEY

Mama Liz's Stamford

FRANKLY MY DEAR

OPEN MIC

REVOLVER

The Boat Inn, Whittlesey

BON ROGERS (3PM)

Mama Liz’s Stamford

LEXIE GREEN (4PM)

Charters, Town Bridge Mama Liz’s Stamford

The Black Bull, Whittlesey

FRI NOV 30

The Whittle, Stanground

A BAND CALLED MALICE

The Crown, Lincoln Road

RAMSHACKLE SERENADE

VELOCITY

SUN NOV 25

Puzzles?, Bridge Street

The Met Lounge, Bridge Street

ACOUSTIC NIGHT WITH THE BOATMEN

The Cock Inn, Werrington

THE GUARDS

BACKROOM ACOUSTIC WITH THE BOATMEN

ALL SHOOK UP

Social Club, Kings Cliffe The Stage, Market Deeping

ROB JEFFREY The Angel , Yarwell

SLIDER

The Crown, Lincoln Road

The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

ALTON WAHLBERG

SOUND INJECTORS

Coopers, Bretton

Fletton Ex Servicemens Club, Fletton

ANNA & JIMMY

THE ZEPHYRS

The Beehive, Bourges Boulevard

The Ploughman, Werrington

MEG MCPARTLIN (3PM)

The Met Lounge, Bridge Street

CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION

The Frothblowers, Werrington

The Met Lounge, Bridge Street

DIRTY RUMOUR

MIZMERISE

JOHN QUINN

The Burghley, Burghley Road

Kings Cliffe Club, Kings Cliffe

The Pizza Parlour & Music Cafe, Cowgate

The Yard of Ale, Oundle Road

The Ploughman, Werrington

The Ploughman, Werrington

THE GREAT PRETENDERS

CABIN BOY JUMPED SHIP + BEHIND BLUE EYES

CARPARK RENDEZVOUS

RETROLUX

OPEN MIC WITH ANNA RADFORD

TO ENHANCE YOUR GIGS PLEASE CONTACT US ON 01733 381266 FOR MORE DETAILS WED NOV 21

RAMSHACKLE SERENADE

Ebeneezers, Woodston

Puzzles?, Bridge Street

MEG MCPARTLIN

LEFTOVAS Boston Bowl, Boston

The Glasshouse, Key Theatre

The Solstice, Northminster

The Ostrich, North Street

FILTHY CONTACT The Prince of Wales Feathers, Castor

JON RYAN (TICKETED)

TUE NOV 27

Ebeneezers, Woodston

THE GANGSTERS

OH BROTHER! + JOSHUA FRANCIS + THE STRINGLERS

INCITE + REAPER X

THUNDERHEAD The Blue Bell, Dogsthorpe

VELOCITY The Crown, Lincoln Road

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 11 MISS LUNA NIGHTINGALE

GIG of the MONTH

The Frothblowers, Werrington A special themed musical treat to mark Remembrance Sunday.

This popular micro pub on Storrington Way serves up some great real ales and music in a cosy environment.

Find out more www.facebook.com/frothblower.

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