ESP September 2016

SEPTEMBER 2016 Issue 205

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LUKE’S BACK ON THE BOX If you’re missing your fix of lovely local actor Luke Pasqualino, rest easy as he’s about to hit our screens in the latest BBC soldier series, Our Girl.

Just weeks after we said farewell to the Peterborough star in the third and final series of The Musketeers, the Peterborough actor returns to our screens in a very different soldiering role.

Luke plays a character called Elvis in the second series, this time starring alongside the new lead, Michelle Keegan.

CATHEDRAL’S NEW VISITOR AND LEARNING CENTRE OPENS Peterborough Cathedral’s amazing new Visitor and Learning Centre will finally open to the public on Saturday September 10, at 2pm for the first time.

The Centre, and the conservation of the 13th century Knights’ Chamber next door, a new stunning events venue, has been funded by a £2.4 million Heritage Lottery grant and generous donations from trusts and individuals, and is designed to increase access to the Cathedral for a wide range of visitors.

The Centre, which will be free of charge to enter, will enable visitors to learn more about the history and purpose of the Cathedral. It also includes an exhibition space for a changing programme of temporary exhibitions, and meeting rooms which can be hired by external organisations.

The Centre will be open to the public daily from 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday, and from 10am to 4pm on Sundays.

CHANCE TO JOIN CITY’S FIRST FEMALE AMERICAN FOOTBALL TEAM! Local women have the chance to make history by joining the city’s first American Football team exclusively for female players.

Women aged 17 and above will be eligible to join the Peterborough Royals, who aim to offer junior, youth and noncontact teams within the next three years. With over 30 years experience and a proven track record launching and developing successful clubs, the group

behind the project are looking to talk to anyone interested in getting involved, on or off the field.

Find out more on the Peterborough Royals on Facebook and Twitter or visit www.getready.org.uk.

HUMAN HOUNDS CAN RAISE CASH Peterborough Greyhounds are giving you the chance to raise money for your school, club or charity by entering their Human Hounds races. You can enter one of this month’s heats for free and earn £50 for your cause just for taking part but if you get through to the finals on September 23 you stand to win £500. Visit their website or call 01733 296939 for more details.

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Land Excellence Awards in a glittering ceremony held in London’s Leadenhall Building.

FAT FACE IS COMING TO SPALDING Great news for fans of Fat Face clothing. Springfields Outlet Shopping is opening a Fat Face Outlet store at the centre in Spalding around the end of September. Spalding beat off stiff competition from other top UK outlet centres to secure the prestigious retailer. This news follows on from the recent investment in the 60,000 Sq Foot Blue Diamond run Home and Garden Centre and the letting to leading fashion retailer Next in February, with more lettings in the pipeline. The Spalding store will be one of Fat Face’s largest outlet stores in the country.

If your skin’s looking for a fantastic pick-me-up, then there is nothing better than a short course of Radio Frequency (RF) treatments to brighten and prepare your skin. This month MBE are repeating their long awaited offer of 4 sessions for the price of 3 on RF treatments which will brighten, tighten and lift your skin for a long lasting more youthful appearance. At just £80 each for the first three sessions your fourth will be completely free. Sessions can be taken at 2, 3 or 4 weekly intervals. You can expect excellent results with a more even skin tone and reduced lines and wrinkles, it’ll even help reduce Acne and its residual scarring. For more info call 01733 305102 or visit www.mybodyessentials.co.uk

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SERPENTINE GREEN MANAGER WINS NATIONAL AWARD

A big salute goes out to local RAF chefs who treated homeless young people in Peterborough to a delicious meal.

It’s congrats to centre manager David Wait from Serpentine Green who’s received a prestigious national award for his work with the Prince’s Trust.

David’s headed up the shopping centre for two years and he picked up his award in the ‘Skills and Opportunity’ category for his continued support of young people in the local area through The Prince’s Trust ‘Get into Retail’ scheme. To incentivise them further, he recently organised a VIP tour of Peterborough United FC where they got the chance to meet and quiz the players. David Wait was crowned a winner at the British

If you enjoyed the big Peterborough Beer Festival and have the taste for a quality pint why not try a few more brews down at the dogs?

The Peterborough Greyhound Stadium is running its third beer festival this month with plenty to keep real ale fans happy.

You can enjoy a bet and a beer from September 21 – 24 at the Fengate Stadium from 6.30pm onwards. Find out more on 01733 296939 or www.peterboroughgreyhounds. com

RAF WITTERING TREATS HOMELESS

Around 50 homeless people at the YMCA Time Stop shelter were fed by the chefs of No. 3 Mobile Catering Squadron from RAF Wittering.

Corporal Andrew Hart a chefinstructor on the famous squadron’s training flight and Corporal Scott Jamieson-Moodie dug into their own pockets to provide the food which included cakes and sandwiches, all of which were handmade by the two clever chefs.

If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer at the YMCA Time Stop Shelter, you can email Karen Milford at karen.milford@theymca.org.uk

NENE VALLEY FESTIVAL FINALE The Romans are heading to Ferry Meadows to the finale of the Nene Valley Festival on Sunday September 25.

Enjoy a celebration of history and heritage of the Nene Valley, see Roman re-enactors firing artillery, find out about the Roman remains found in the park and the latest plans for archaeological digs and much more!

The event is free to attend and is on from 11am - 3pm.

BARK IN THE PARK The annual day out for four legged friends and their owners returns on Saturday September 10 to Ferry Meadows. This is a great day of fun and activities for dogs and dog lovers with displays, stalls and attractions including a display by the Saint Sled Dogs, Central German Shepherd Rescue, Nuvet will be offering advice and tips and judging the Fun Dog Dog Show, Woodgreen animal shelter will be sharing their welfare tips and they have some interactive games for the dogs to play!

It’s on from 11am - 3pm. Find out more on www.neneparktrust.org.uk

LEARN TO ROW TASTER SESSIONS If you’ve been inspired by the Olympics why not try rowing for yourself?

Peterborough has a fantastic rowing lake and Peterborough City Rowing Club wants to encourage more people to try the sport.

They’re holding taster days on September 17 and 24 when a team of qualified coaches and existing rowers will be on hand to let you have the opportunity to try

out this fantastic sport in a safe and fun environment. Correct technique on indoor rowing machines and in stable boats will be taught and you’ll have the opportunity to have a go during this 3 hour session. You’ll end the day with a barbecue where you’ll be able to chat to coaches, club members and fellow newbies about the experience. Information about future Learn 2 Row courses and opportunities for you to get involved in the club and the sport will be available.

Tickets cost £13.25 and can be purchased at https://goo.gl/tl96Sv

GET YOUR FICTION FIX On Sunday September 4 Helen Claire Gould presents the first-ever meeting of Fiction Fix, with local authors reading live from their Self-Made Fiction and Fiction in the Making. It’s a free insight into what local authors are writing and publishing. It starts at 8pm, at The Draper’s Arms pub on Cowgate.

Audience welcome!

Then on Thursday September 29 there’s a writers’ free workshop at Deepings Library, presented by Helen Claire Gould, subject: Dialogue. Starting at 6.45pm, finishing at 9pm. It’s celebrating the revamped library and you must book in advance on 01778 346528.

ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR The annual Bridge Fair returns to Peterborough from Thursday September 29 – Sunday October 9. If the weather’s good it’ll be at the Embankment but if not it’ll be held at the Pleasure Fair Car Park.

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MERCURY ROCK THE CRESSET

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CARMEN LIVE @ THE CRESSET The Russian State Opera return with Bizet’s Carmen, the most powerful, tuneful and enjoyable opera of them all.

Performed with a full orchestra, this stunning production will leave you breathless at the Cresset on Tuesday September 13.

It will be sung in French with English subtitles and features an impressive cast accompanied by a large live orchestra with over 30 musicians. Feel the thrill and passion of love, jealousy and violence of 19th Century Seville in one of Bizet’s most popular pieces.

SWING OVER TO THE KEY Terry Dash Music is presenting two highly popular shows at the Key Theatre, Peterborough this month.

First up on Saturday September 17 it’s Twisting The Night Away featuring the powerhouse vocals of retro king Si Cranstoun and his band’s blend of Doo Wop, Rock n Roll and the early sounds of soul.

Tickets are £20 on 01733 265705.

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It tells the story of the downfall of Don José, a naïve soldier who is seduced by Carmen, free-spirited femme fatale. Love, treachery, passion and betrayal, Carmen has it all!

Super Troupers get ready for a two hour spectacular that will bring all of ABBA’s greatest hits to life at the Cresset on Friday September 23. With intricate harmonies, a 7-piece live band, stunning costumes and all the spectacle of a live ABBA show you’ll be singing along with all the hits. Fancy dress is welcomed!

Tickets are £31 / £29 concessions on 01733 265705.

Tickets are £23 on 01733 265705.

Its mix of fierce passion, gorgeous melodies, nail-biting dramatic confrontations and musical wit has made it hugely popular all over the world.

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Winners of the National Tribute Awards, Mercury are one of the most authentic tributes to the legendary Freddie Mercury and Queen and they’re set to rock the Cresset on Friday September 16. Mercury faithfully and accurately recreate the distinctive Queen experience with performances of all the biggest Queen hits like Killer Queen and We Are The Champions. Get ready to clap now… we will…we will… ROCK YOU!

FOREVER JACKSON Robin Parsons returns in this stunning tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Superb musicians and dancers, 100% live, pitch perfect vocals and all the hits from the Jackson 5, Jacksons and MJ himself. Don’t miss this great show at the Cresset on Friday September 30.

Tickets are £23.50 on 01733 265705.

The distinctive tenor highs of Si Cranstoun’s voice echo that of Jackie Wilson and Sam Cooke and the great black American singers of old. This amazing show is a highly charged toe tapping journey and you’ll be blown away by the pure quality of this wonderful showman.

THE PETERBOROUGH REVELLERS PRESENT BONNIE & CLYDE

Next on stage on Sunday September 25, Matt Ford makes a welcome return with his Kings Of Cool show which has become a perennial favourite for Key Theatre goers.

Bonnie & Clyde is a thrilling and sexy musical with a non-traditional score, combining blues, gospel and rockabilly music performed by Peterborough Revellers in their debut show at the Stamford Corn Exchange.

The hits of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Bobby Darin, Matt Monro, Dean Martin, and Andy Williams are given the special Matt Ford treatment backed by his outstanding band. Matt’s been seen at all the major UK venues and on BBC TV Proms events as lead singer with the John Wilson Orchestra. If you love swing, The Great American Songbook and songs from The Rat Pack, Matt is a crooner in the mould of Sinatra and Crosby who’ll bring the songs to life.

Box office: 017333 207239.

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America's most notorious lovers and bank robbers take the country by storm in this compelling musical adventure brought to life on stage.

When Bonnie and Clyde meet, their mutual cravings for excitement and fame immediately set them on a mission to chase their dreams. Their bold and reckless behaviour turns the young lovers' thrilling adventure into a downward spiral, putting themselves and their loved ones in trouble with the law. Forced to stay on the run, the lovers resort to robbery and murder to survive. As the infamous duo's fame grows, their inevitable end draws nearer.

The show runs on September 22/23/24 at 7.30pm and on September 25 at 3pm.

Tickets are £12.50, concessions £11.50 on 01780 766455.

RELIVE THE MADNESS OF MADNESS! It’s time to go One Step Beyond and revisit the Madness years in this great theatre extravaganza featuring the amazing talents of this 5-piece band. The guys will take you on a musical journey through the story of one of Britain’s most memorable, visual and fun bands. Complete with crazy costumes, comedy and chirpy banter, Complete Madness invite you to their 'house of fun'. Featuring all the favourites, Baggy Trousers, It Must Be Love, Driving In My Car, this highly visual and energetic show is a riot from beginning to end.

Don’t miss it at the Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre on Friday September 30. Tickets are £18 on 01780 766455.

A SHOW FOR SUE There’s a great evening of song and dance lined up this month all in aid of Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice.

This fantastic fundraising concert features A Handful of Harmonies and performances by local groups to celebrate 25 years of Thorpe Hall Hospice in Peterborough. Entertainment comes from Rock You Theatre School, Langtoft Junior Players, Ministry of Dance Academy of Performing Arts and is hosted by Jane Smith, a broadcaster and long time Thorpe Hall Hospice supporter.

Catch the show on Saturday September 10 at Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre. Tickets are £10 adults £6 children on 01780 766455.

LITTLE VOICE LIVE If you’ve seen the film then you’ll know this is a great story and now Peterborough Operatic and Dramatic Society are bringing it to life on the Key Studio stage.

Following the popular and critical success of Abigail’s Party in 2015,

PODS present another of the 20th century classic plays for a 21st century audience. Supported by an unlikely friend and prospective love interest, silenced by a loud, boozy Mum and exploited by a seedy impresario, Little Voice eventually finds her own voice in Jim Cartwright’s play of humour and pathos.

The show runs from September 6 – 10 and tickets are £10 on 01733 207239.

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BACK TO BACHARACH This exciting production is touring the UK celebrating the magical music of Burt Bacharach, one of the most accomplished popular composers of the 20th century, who together with Hal David penned some of the most memorable songs.

It’s performed by three of the finest West End singers accompanied by a live 10 piece band recreating Burt Bacharach’s timeless hits. You’ll know them all – Alfie, Anyone Who Had A Heart, Always Something There To Remind Me, Close To You, I Say A Little Prayer For You, Walk On By and many more.

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Hear them live at the Key Theatre on Monday September 19.

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IT’S TIME FOR KEY FESTE! Are you ready for another amazing weekend of arts and entertainment?

The Peterborough Festival has been spread over two weekends this summer and after the fun at Thorpe Meadows it’s now time for Vivacity’s next big event this time on the Embankment.

Key Feste on September 3 – 4 is a whole weekend celebrating artistic talent including music, dance, circus, puppets and storytelling. Vivacity Arts is hosting a jam-packed family weekend of free entertainment on the Embankment as well as inside the Key Theatre, with live music, dance acts and performance art. Wherever you wander there’ll be something amazing happening!

Children can get creative in various workshops and let their imaginations run riot with storyteller Paul Jackson. There’ll be playful comedic street performances from Plunge Boom and circus performer and master of balance Stefano Di Renzo.

One of the highlights will be Southpaw Dance Company’s stunning, new dance version of Faust. This lively physical theatre fuses break dancing with Charleston, lindy hop and swinging beats set in a 1920’s speakeasy as Faust does a deal with the Devil for his soul!

It’s literally explosive – expect burning boxing rings and flaming cocktails in this dramatic performance.

WHITTLESEY FESTIVAL – DON’T MISS IT! We love festivals and the fun continues this month with the big one in Whittlesey on Sunday September 11.

It all gets underway at 9.55am with a spectacular musical parade from the Whittlesey Christian Church in Broad Street which will make its way to the Market Square for the official opening by the Mayor of Whittlesey at around 10.30am.

Take the kids to enjoy free (or subsidised) rides and amusements, puppet shows, a climbing wall and face painting. There’ll be a craft fair, plenty of stalls, dance displays and attractions, a Schools Art Exhibition, fairground and pony rides.

Other highlights include a World War II flypast (Spitfire and possibly a Lancaster) and a fantastic display of over 100 vintage vehicles with models ranging from the 1920’s Morris Oxford Cabriolet, Austins and Fords from the 30’s and 40’s together and a few modern Hot Rods.

There’s so much lined up during the day it’ll be great fun for all the family all finishing with a musical finale by the Romford Drum and Trumpet Corp and Peterborough Highland Band at 4pm. Don’t miss it!

DYKE SCARECROW FESTIVAL The Dyke Scarecrow Festival is back for a third year! Get creating your scarecrow because they’re looking for another winner to win this year’s Scarecrow contest.

Building on previous successes, the Dyke Scarecrow Festival is getting bigger to accommodate more activities and more fun for the family. The festival promises something for everyone, with stalls and exhibitions throughout the whole village. Check out the scarecrow displays and try the new scarecrow trail, before heading down to the classic vehicle display and art exhibition, on Saturday September 10.

Meanwhile 2Faced, will be bringing us Kapow! the Superhero Games – which super power would you go for? Watch our superheroes do battle in this comedy dance performance.

It all kicks off at 10.15am with the last event at 4.30pm. Take a look at www.vivacitypeterborough.com or www.espmag.co.uk for more details and the full schedule.

There will also be livestock, agricultural machinery, dog agility, inflatable rides, a motorised boating lake, motorised cars, crafts and music.

The committee expect over 60 scarecrows, The Wishing Well Inn is hosting a barbecue and there will also be lots of sweet treats for you to enjoy too.

Head along between 11am and 4pm and join in the festivities!

For more info, go to www.dykevillagehall.org.uk

WEDDING FAYRE

Talia Menzies

If you’re planning your big day and need ideas, a special wedding fayre raising money for Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall should solve your dilemmas.

There’ll be everything you need all under one roof on Sunday September 11 at the fabulous Ayscoughfee Hall in Spalding to make sure your day is just perfect.

A range of exhibitors including Blush Bridal in Bourne will showcase gorgeous gowns, bridesmaids dresses and outfits for the mother of the bride. There’ll be everything there from cakes to car hire, hats to hairstyling, photographers, beauty tips and much more. Pop down between 10.30am and 4pm, admission’s free and if you’d like more details give organiser June Wright a call on 01775 710606.

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HARVEST FESTIVAL @ SACREWELL Celebrate the harvest at Sacrewell on the weekend of September 17 – 18 with traditional crafts to try, Shire horse ploughing, milling, bread making and apple pressing. If you’ve not been to see the renovated Mill House yet it’s worth a visit and there’s loads of animals and fun for the kids too.

Visit www.sacrewell.org.uk for more details.

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City Celebrates

La Dolce Vita!

Get ready to celebrate Italian style as the Peterborough’s two-day annual festival returns for the eighth year.

The weekend brings a real Mediterranean feel to the city centre celebrating the Italian passion for everything from great food to performance cars.

Photos: Chris Brudenell

Browse the many trade stands selling delicious treats and jewellery and then try some wine tasting, sample liqueurs like Limoncello and stock up at the Italian market which will be selling a wide range of sweet and savoury food, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Of course there’ll be plenty of gelato, wood-fired pizza (of course!) a bakery and delicatessen.

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ur love affair with Italian food and culture just keeps getting stronger in the city with flourishing restaurants leading the way.

Of course food will play an integral part in this year’s fabulous Italian Festival on September 10 and 11 bringing a taste of la dolce vita to the city centre.

Cathedral Square is set to be packed once again as the city’s Italian community welcomes everyone to join them for a celebration.

The main attraction this year is highly regarded chef Carmelo Carnevale who'll be staging cooking demos in a masterclass on both days with two slots each day.

“The event’s thought to be the biggest Italian Festival in the UK and is now in its eighth successive year...”

Born in Sicily and now living in London, Carmelo’s career has taken him all over Europe – and to some of London’s leading restaurants, Floriana and Harry’s Bar among them. Most recently, he was Head Chef at Mayfair’s highly regarded Bar Trattoria Semplice, receiving rave reviews for his authentic but accessible Italian dishes.

The event’s thought to be the biggest Italian Festival in the UK and is now in its eighth successive year, it kicks off from 12noon until 5pm on both days. Organised by the Italian Community Association and supported by the City Council there’s always a great vibe and great attendance at this one so don’t miss out.

Entertainment includes singing, dancing and opera and for children there’ll be a magician, face painting and sculpture workshops to keep them amused.

There’ll be some fantastic vehicles on display too including Ducati motorbikes, Vespas and Lambrettas and various Italian cars from the 1960s to the present day.

Keep an eye on the City Council’s website and www.espmag.co.uk for timings and more details.

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CHARTERS CELEBRATES 25 YEARS Peterborough’s well known bar on a boat, Charters, is celebrating 25 years since the barge first arrived on the Nene and created one of the city’s best loved venues.

Always good for a party the team have plenty lined up from September 15 – 18 including the live music and ales they’re famous for and a BBQ all weekend. They’ll even be selling limited quantities of JHB at 1991 prices so get in early.

CATHEDRAL JOINS HERITAGE OPEN DAYS It’s the jewel in the crown in the city centre but now you have a chance to peek behind the scenes of Peterborough Cathedral and dozens of other buildings as part of the Heritage Open Days. research to create some exciting new displays. The Centre is part of a wider project to improve access to the Cathedral and its history, supported by a £2.4 million Heritage Lottery grant.

Crowds enjoying the music back in the day!

The anniversary fun kicks off on the Thursday with a pub quiz on all things 1991. Then it’s live music on Friday September 16 with Miscellaneous at 10.30pm and on Saturday it’s Lexie Green & The Indigo Blue at 10.30pm.

You can’t celebrate without a cake so get ready to blow the candles out on Sunday afternoon. Then who better to end the party than popular local guys the fabulous One Eyed Cats, who are also celebrating their own anniversary on the scene! We’re sure they’ll rock out and close the weekend in style out in the beer garden at 3pm on the Sunday.

General Manager Chris Ward told ESP – “We’re inviting past and present customers and staff to join the celebrations and would welcome any old photos and stories about the bar, so please get in touch.

“Charters is a unique landmark venue in Peterborough as famous for the quirkiness of the venue as it is for excellent beer, a dedicated team and of course a great beer garden.

“We have lots of exciting plans for the future of the bar including expanding our range of craft beers and introducing premium gins and vodkas as well as much more to come.”

It’ll be a great vibe at the bar that’s become a part of Peterborough’s landscape so don’t miss the party!

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t’s one of several historic buildings in the city revealing their secrets as part of the national Heritage Open Days event running from Thursday September 8 to Sunday September 11 which will see places normally closed off to the public throw open their doors.

Amongst some of the extraordinary spaces on view on September 10 and 11, will be the Cathedral Library, above the Gothic porch at the Cathedral’s West Front, and the King’s Lodging with its neighbouring medieval prison by the archway leading to Cathedral Square.

There will also be rare access to the 15th century Table Hall and the remains of the abbey’s Infirmary.

On Saturday September 10, the beautiful Deanery Garden will be open for tours (at 12 noon and 2.30pm) and children’s activities such as storytelling and making a knight’s helmet will take place on Tout Hill, the remains of Peterborough’s castle (10am until 12 noon, £3 per person).

At 2pm on Saturday September 10, the Cathedral’s new Visitor and Learning Centre will open to the public for the first time, after two years of careful building conservation, and

To add medieval colour to the weekend, look out for knights in armour on the green outside the Cathedral, giving talks and displays to illustrate life in the Middle Ages. There will also be additional Cathedral guided tours and Tower Tours during the weekend.

David Jost of Peterborough Civic Society says at least 24 venues in and around Peterborough will be taking part in the Heritage Open Days – "There'll be twice as many locations as last year ranging from parts of Peterborough Cathedral that have never before been open to Viridor's brand new energy-from-waste plant in Fengate. There will be behind-the-scenes tours of places such as the Key Theatre and the museum's archaeology stores."

Details of all the venues can be found on Peterborough Civic Society's website www.peterboroughcivicsociety.org.uk and the national website www.heritageopendays.org.uk

IT’S STUDENT ‘GAMES NIGHT’ AT QUEENSGATE This year’s student night at Queensgate Shopping Centre, on Wednesday September 7, is set to be its biggest yet, and the theme this year is ‘Games Night’.

Completely closed to the public from 6.30pm until 9pm, students can enjoy a FREE evening of entertainment, exclusive store discounts and stacks of freebies.

In partnership with the Red Room bar, providing tunes from their DJs, the shopping centre will see a whole host of activity and performers.

So here’s why you shouldn’t miss out – there’ll be goodie bags for the first 200 people to arrive on the night, a selfie-booth, giant inflatable games and prizes, Game store’s console competitions, free beauty treatments, advice and makeovers from some of the biggest High Street names and a Bounce trampoline!

Queensgate’s stores are also offering exclusive on-the-night-only discounts, including River Island, Superdry, Paperchase, Boots, JD Sports and many more.

There’s lots more to be confirmed so keep an eye on their social media for the latest updates.

Register for the event for FREE at www.queensgate-shopping.co.uk.

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ITALIAN JOB FOR CITY CENTRE It’s in its eight successive year and it’s surely got to be the UK’s biggest and best celebration of all things Italian?!

The city’s annual Italian Festival returns on September 10 and 11 and as with previous years, if you really want to enjoy it make sure you leave home on an empty stomach!

Organisers the Italian Community Association have secured some of the best chefs in Italy and from London to host a masterclass cooking demonstration for everyone to savour.

CHANCE TO MEET LARRY HOLMES The only man to have ever stopped Muhammad Ali is coming to Peterborough for the first time and this is a chance to meet a true boxing great.

In true tradition there’ll be plenty of dancing and singing too, all washed down with the odd glass of homemade vino and Limoncello. Dozens of stall holders will be offering their Italian delights from pizza and panini to prosciutto and parmigiana – and there’ll be a dash of Italian automobiles too.

If you’re heading to Cathedral Square for a pizza the action the event kicks off at 12 noon on both days.

TURNER STATUE FUND HITS £50K businesses and friends of Chris have chipped in too.

The target is £80k and I’m confident it’ll eventually be achieved through creative fundraising and nearer the time, larger donation chunks.

All the attention will be on Larry Holmes when he takes his seat at the top table of the latest boxing dinner brought to us

by Kevin Sanders at The Solstice on Friday October 14.

BACK IN THE DAY This month the boat that’s a bar celebrates its 25th anniversary and I remember many a night snapping revellers at Charters for ESP’s Paparazzi.

Most of us associate Charters with real ale but for me back in the day it was all about Southern Comfort. We'd walk into town from Stanground and Charters was our spirit stop before going onto bottled beers in the 'townie' bars.

I'll always remember one tipsy Christmas Eve when I had some issues using their loo. The boat is on a slight slant but this feels more pronounced after a few drinks. Let's just say using the urinal was a challenging experience and my shoes were a bit squelchy for a few hours afterwards...

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Holmes was the first boxer I remember watching as a kid and one of the last proper fighters of the heavyweight division. His left jab is still rated as one of the best in history and his 20 title defences place him third of all time behind Joe Louis and Wladimir Klitschko.

He fell one short of matching Rocky Marciano’s career record of 49 – 0 when he lost to Michael Spinks in 1985.

Holmes is probably best remembered for two fights, one at the start of his career and one at the end. In 1980, in a fight many boxing fans still find hard to watch, he picked Ali apart until retiring him in the 10th round. Then in 1988 Holmes was lured out of retirement to face Mike Tyson, who made sure his comeback was short-lived after dropping him three times in the fourth round.

Any man who’s fought Ali and Tyson has some stories to tell. Don’t miss this one.

For tickets, call Kevin on: 07872 601467.

For donation information and how to become a member of the CT5 Club, visit www.thechristurnerstatue.co. uk The fund set up to build a statue in memory of Posh legend Chris Turner has passed the £50,000 mark but there’s still another £30k to go.

When you consider how few season ticket holders the club has, this cash achievement is already a success and I know plenty of

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It’s summer(ish), so who cares: rancid, toe bogeys, satellite rings, clammy hands, sticky leather, greasy forehead, verruca, wet wipes, badger’s armpit, squelchy, office BO, fungus toe flip-flops, smelly dog, salty top lip, dirty collar and moist belly button.

REMEMBERING DERECK AND DEREK

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Last month the city lost two of its most memorable and passionate characters, both of which I’m proud to say played a part in my life.

Louise, Dave and the team run this historic public house and strive for very high standards.

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when they were both taught by him between 1971 and 1974.

Across the city a couple of years later, Derek Poole started working at Peterborough United. I didn’t meet him and his wife Margaret until 1998 when I joined the club’s press office.

Dereck and Edna Brown Dereck Brown, along with his wife Edna, taught Peterborough how to dance. Their dance studio opened in Millfield in 1970 and hundreds of us (including ESP’s directors!) passed through its doors until the Last Waltz a few years ago.

At first I was petrified of Derek. He had a strength in his voice that would make an opera singer proud and a presence that would scare Al Capone. He was groundsman at the time and that London Road turf was truly hallowed for him. If you as much as dipped your toe on the grass you’d get an earful from Derek, which I did on a couple of occasions!

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Dereck had stopped teaching by the time me and my girlfriend decided to give ballroom and Latin a go. Edna taught us but Dereck was still very much the Lord of the Dance.

During our lessons he’d be busying himself between the studio bar and office, crossing the dancefloor where I’d be attempting to learn my steps. He’d always glance over with a smile but on one occasion he shuffled over to correct my posture in ballroom hold.

He told me I wasn’t leading strongly enough and stepped in to show me how it was done. I felt like God had intervened, that’s how special Dereck was. He was also instrumental in my mum and dad winning so many dance medals

Derek and Margaret Poole

But as the years went by our relationship grew and I began to appreciate Derek’s sense of humour. He was a big softie inside and a man I had the utmost respect for by the time I’d left.

Derek had seen it all and I was keen to hear all about it.

When I told him I was a fan of Paolo Di Canio, star of his beloved West Ham United, there was no shutting him up. We were chatting standing on the pitch at the time, you’d have never of known…

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I was at that last dance and can still remember the emotion across the room when Dereck held open his hand for he and Edna to have the final dance in a studio I have fond memories of.

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What an incredible Olympics it’s been for Team GB – 67 medals and one of them is coming home to Peterborough! City gymnast Louis Smith MBE won another incredible medal at his third successive Games. ESP reporter Sarah Tempest celebrates his success…

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fter Peterborough gymnast Louis Smith won a silver medal at the London Olympics in 2012, we didn’t think our city could be any more proud Sarah Tempest of him. But fast forward four years to the Rio Olympics and our boy has only gone and done it again! Four years older, four years wearier; Louis’ tears on the podium as he collected his medal behind team-mate Max Whitlock’s gold left none of us in any doubt how gruelling the training and the build up had been.

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2008 Louis wins bronze at Beijing Olympics

As we watched him walk out to the pommel horse that night to begin his routine, the anticipation, excitement and nerves were palpable. Anticipation and excitement because we knew what our boy was capable of, and nerves because we’d already witnessed one disaster – could Louis put the drama and disappointment of the team event, where he fell off the pommel, behind him?

A deep breath, a moment to focus and he was off, what would the next couple of minutes bring? “He’ll go all out for difficulty,” commentator Dan Keatings stated confidently.

“He’s had a bronze and a silver at the Olympics and I think he really wants that gold.”

He’s the first British gymnast to win a medal since 1928

London 2012’s medal haul

Louis and the Olympic torch in 2012

Open top bus celebrations in the city

And oh, we wanted it for him too. A strong start and it seemed to be going well but it was soon obvious Louis had decided to go with his steadier routine thus sacrificing those vital few extra difficulty points. Why did he do that? Would it be silver or could he scrape the gold? Or would there even be a medal at all? It was all too much to bear, especially for his poor mum Elaine who gripped her friend’s hand and hid into the sofa whilst watching back home like the rest of us.

Whilst some faceless keyboard warriors berated Louis for his ‘sour grapes’, the rest of us could see four years of pressure, preparation, dreams and focus finally erupting; a mixture of disappointment, passion and relief that he, just for those few minutes, couldn’t keep a lid on. And why should he? He’d worked so hard for that moment, just not, it must have felt at the time, hard enough but he’d won another Olympic silver medal, a fantastic achievement.

But, despite going for the steadier routine (Louis later confirmed to presenter Clare Balding that he’d planned to go all out but a wobble with his hand during the routine forced him to take the difficult, but mature, split second decision to simplify), Louis pulled off a cracking performance and his silver medal was well deserved. He’d done his country, his club, his mum and this city proud but poor Louis seemed inconsolable at missing out on his longed for gold.

When ESP caught up with Louis after London 2012, he wasn’t sure if his body would be up to the challenge of Rio. But, this time around, he’s already got his sights set on Tokyo 2020 and that elusive gold medal – displaying passion and drive that are the hallmarks of a true sportsman. We supported him in Beijing, we celebrated with him after London, we cheered for him in Rio and you can bet your rent money that ESP and Peterborough will be right behind him in Tokyo. Louis, you’ve done us proud. Again.

Louis with young gymnasts from Spiral at the launch of Bounce Trampoline Park “All of the coaches and gymnasts at Spiral Gymnastics Club are immensely proud of all the gymnasts who competed at the Olympic Games in Rio. Louis Smith has played such an important role in our sport and bringing home Olympic medals from the last three Olympic Games is an exceptional achievement. He offers our gymnasts inspiration and knowing that he is from Peterborough gives them that extra motivation. We look forward to welcoming any new gymnasts to our club that have been inspired by the Olympic Games in Rio.” Emma Payne, Spiral Gymnastics Club in Bretton

“We have all been spellbound by Team GB’s performance in Rio and delighted that our local sporting hero, Louis Smith, has once again achieved greatness on the world stage and his achievement is an inspiration to so many.

Almost any sport you choose can be played in Peterborough and Louis has almost certainly motivated someone to become a future Olympian. Let’s hope that someone will be flying the flag for Peterborough!”

"Well done Louis for once again making the city proud to call you its own. You're a shining example to young people of what they can achieve with determination and perseverance.

Competing in an Olympics is a huge achievement in itself but to then bring home a silver medal is just fantastic. I’m going to try and use my influence to get the Freedom of the City.”

Jon Marsden, Director of Sport and Healthy Living, Vivacity

Mayor of Peterborough, Councillor David Sanders

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We’re still buzzing from Louis’ success and also congratulate windsurfer Nick Dempsey who trained at Ferry Meadows in the early part of his career and came away with a silver medal from the Rio Games, his third medal win.

2012 Strictly Come Dancing Champion

Now though it’s time to turn our attention to the ‘superhumans’ in the Paralympic Games when we’ll be rooting for Matt Skelhon from Stilton.

The three-time Paralympic medallist is once again part of the GB shooting squad, aiming to add to his medal haul. Matt won gold in Beijing in 2008 and followed that up with silver and bronze in London.

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2012 Serpentine Green’s Xmas lights switch on

Before he headed off to Rio he told ESP he was going there to win – “I’ve got all I need within me capable of winning a gold so I’m just going to go and give it my all and see what happens. It’s a tough thing because of how tight the scoring is now and everyone’s improving every year. The margins to win a competition now are tiny. I could go and put in the best performance of my life and still somebody could beat me by point one.”

City centre Christmas lights switch on 2015

2015 His second ESP cover as he fronts gymnastics TV show Tumble

May 2015 Louis opens Bounce Trampoline Park

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Food Glori us Food GET READY WAGAMAMA IS COMING centre, will give us a new noodle heaven and a delicious alternative dining venue in the heart of the city.

Everyone in the ESP office is pretty excited and eager to try a variety of new and classic dishes from the Japaneseinspired menu, including wagamama's famed ramen; bowls of fragrant soup filled with noodles, which can now be customised by choosing one of three new stocks.

The much anticipated opening of Peterborough’s first wagamama is here at last with the popular eatery set to open on Monday September 19.

The 151-seat restaurant, located on Long Causeway in the city

Spice enthusiasts will no doubt opt for the much-loved prawn firecracker, and the tofu chilli salad. If you fancy a light bite there’ll be small plates such as chicken gyozas or edamame shaken with chilli and salt, alongside an extensive choice of fresh juices, desserts and drinks.

Even the kids will get to enjoy it with a range of dishes designed especially for them.

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So in future if you just fancy a quick bite, the iconic wagamama canteen-style benches will be available, but for a longer dining experience to enjoy with friends there are breakout areas and booths. Steady yourselves as there’s even a take-out option!

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If you had £250 to spend at Hotel Chocolat, would you treat yourself to a bottle of Salted Caramel Cocoa Vodka, share a Chocolate Dipping Adventure with a friend, make someone’s birthday with a hamper of chocolate and Prosecco – or all three? Enter our competition and you could be about to find out!

Simon Cope, Global Brand Director commented: “We are very pleased to be opening the doors to our new restaurant in Peterborough, where wagamama will continue to reinforce positive eating by using fresh ingredients, served in atmospheric surroundings. It’s an exciting time for us and we look forward to hearing what our new and valued customers in Peterborough make of our arrival.”

A fabulous new Hotel Chocolat store is now open in the Queensgate Shopping Centre, where you’ll find everything from elegant gift boxes of chocolate to your everyday chocolate fix, all made according to their mantra – More Cocoa, Less Sugar – for a satisfying cocoa hit. Their house white chocolate contains 36% cocoa – more than you’ll find in many milk chocolates – while their house milks are 40% and 50% and their house dark is 70%.

This is set to add a great new dimension to the city centre’s rapidly developing dining out quarter, so see you down there folks, we can’t wait!

CAN YOU HANDLE THE HEAT?

Looking for something unusual? For fans of a particular drink there are their cocoa-infused interpretations such as Cocoa Gin and Cocoa Beer, or their new teaolat: a light, all-natural infusion that blends herbs, spices and cacao shells for a refreshing cuppa that’s tailored to your mood. Meanwhile, foodies will love experimenting with their range of sweet and savoury condiments, including Spiced Cocoa Nib Ketchup, Cocoa Balsamic and White Chocolate & Raspberry Jam.

During a recent visit, for the first time I ordered a portion of their Hot Wings. “I must warn you, they’re VERY hot,” the waitress warned. Surrounded by friends, all watching on to see if I’d change my order, I kept what little street cred I had by saying rather smugly, “Yes, that’ll be fine.”

I lost that little amount of street cred the moment I took my first bite. ‘Very hot’ was an understatement.

My tongue felt like it was on fire and my nose started to run (an attractive image, huh?!). But I tell you what, they were delicious. Get down to Handmade Burger Co yourself and try them… if you think you can handle the heat!

There is of course much more on offer at the popular restaurant. The menu offers more than 40 different burgers, including the New York Deli (beef, pastrami, handmade mustard & gherkin relish and mayo), and the Italian (Italian sausage, Mozzarella, red pesto and mayo). You can even order a Peanut Butter & Bacon burger.

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Or, why not try a ‘Yorky’ burger – where buns are switched with Yorkshire puddings, creating Sunday roast burgers with fillings such as Beef & Horseradish and Lamb & Mint.

Don’t worry, for those feeling less adventurous there is, of course, a plain burger and your classic cheese burger to choose from as well.

The menu also offers chicken, lamb, skewers, and sides such as sweet potato fries and onion rings.

There is something for everyone – even those who have gone gluten free!

To find out more about the restaurant, visit their website: www.handmadeburger.co.uk Mikey Clarke

COMPETITION

I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you about Handmade Burger Co – located in Westgate Arcade.

They’ve been open a while, their menu isn’t particularly that new and they’re not celebrating an anniversary, so why the shout out?

To get you name in the hat just email us your name, address and contact number along with the word CHOCCIE to competition@espmag.co.uk by 26/09/16.

Usual competition rules apply, there is no cash alternative, winner will be chosen at random and notified by ESP Magazine.

Competition closes at 5pm on 26/09/16.

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Food News READY TO ENTER THE AUTUMN FAIR ‘BAKE OFF’?

If you see yourself as a budding Mary Berry or Paul Hollywood, you may wish to enter the WI Open Baking Competition, and rustle up some prize winning cheese scones, artisan bread or a classic Victoria sandwich!

It’s all part of the added attractions coming up at this year’s Autumn Food and Country Fair at Peterborough Arena on Sunday October 9.

Of course there will also be dozens of fine food stands where you can pick up some tasty nibbles from cheeses and pies to wines and cakes.

For details about the show, attractions and the WI Baking Competition visit www.autumnfoodandcountryfair.co.uk

If you enjoy a brew and want to support the charity’s fabulous work join in the fun at the Macmillan coffee evening on Friday September 30. For every cup of coffee or tea that is drunk they’ll donate 50p to Macmillan. There will also be a raffle during the evening alongside some special homemade cakes for you to buy either by the slice or a whole cake to take home! www.peterboroughgreyhounds.com

NEW PUB NOT RUN OF THE MILL If you fancy a short trip out of town to try a new food pub the Mill Street Pub & Kitchen is now open in Oakham.

The pub’s been given a fresh lease of life with a major refurb and its urban country courtyard garden is also pretty impressive, offering a tranquil setting for up to 80 customers to unwind over a drink or meal.

You’ll find menus which blend the contemporary and classic, with dishes created from fresh British seasonal produce by talented head chef Nathan Greensmith.

A delicious all-day food menu is available in addition to breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, with dishes including a British charcuterie board, superfood salad, and Devon prime beef burger.

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g n i i k S t e J any James Bond stunts today (‘trying’ being the key word). I slowly reversed out; chug, chug, chug (yes they have reverse gear!) a little turn and then I was ready to be released across the lake.

A few years have passed since then and whilst I may have got a little slower in that time, the jet skis certainly haven’t! These are some big powerful machines and can really fly if you’re confident enough to give them a real go – ‘WARNING ADRENALIN RUSHES CAN BE ADDICTIVE’. To be honest you don’t even need to be going full whack to have a great ride skimming along the water.

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recently had quite a nostalgic trip to Tallington Lakes to try reliving a bit of my youth. For a few summers in my teens I used to make regular visits there to go jet skiing with my brother Rich, our Dad and a few mates. We’d take a load of snacks and drinks and just have a chilled afternoon in the sun taking it in turns to get our adrenalin fix on the water. These have always been a great memory of mine and it’s a shame time flies so quickly and we’ve not done this for so long.

So I was excited to be given the chance to get back out and have a go down there again and see if I still had a few moves.

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There are two lakes for jet skiing extending out to around 40 acres, that’s a great amount of space to race around on. So the team there sorted me out with a wet suit and impact vest and as it was a little nippy that day I was treated to a wind and waterproof jacket, snugly wrapped and ready to go.

So I’m sat on the ski keen to get started, I was given my safety briefing and rules of conduct so it was clear I wasn’t going to be trying

As it had been about 20 years since my last go (GASPS, “no way” I hear you say, “you can’t possibly be that old, you handsome boyish man you?!”) I set off taking it fairly steady to start with, easing my way into the bends so as not to throw myself off being too cocky, there was a photographer watching me after all so I had to play it cool. With each lap I pushed faster until I was giving it everything on the straights at least. These machines are awesome fun! I got tighter around the bends, threw in some moves through imaginary chicanes and had an absolute blast weaving around

bouncing along the water like that action hungry teenage lad again.

There’s a café lounge area plus the bar and restaurant just on the next lake so you could make a great day out of it too. Once done there are hot showers and changing rooms just feet away too.

I’ll certainly be rallying a gang together to head back and share the fun and I’d definitely recommend booking in to anyone who loves something a little more extreme.

This would make a great treat as a gift for someone too. We all know that someone who is hard to buy for… well here you go!

“...I’d definitely recommend booking in to anyone who loves something a little more extreme.”

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Jean-ius Fashion

Previous page White super high waist skinny jeans, Miss Selfridge, Outfit, £34 Black ‘Ooh la la’ body, Miss Selfridge, Outfit, £18 Metallica T-shirt, Topshop, Outfit, £26

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t’s the month to be a Jean Genie, don your denim and support Jeans For Genes Day on Friday September 23. This event aims to get us all fundraising to improve the quality of life of children affected by genetic disorders by sporting our jeans and getting sponsored. You can read all about it on P.28 of this issue.

Denim has to be the staple of everyone’s wardrobe and as it’s now available in more colours, textures and styles than ever before it seems anything goes.

High waist distressed ankle grazer jeans, Topshop, Outfit, £45 Floral bomber, Miss Selfridge, Outfit, £32 Blue, high waist ankle grazer jeans, Miss Selfridge, Outfit, £38 Camo print sequin bomber, Topshop, Outfit, £75

Sport the latest bomber jacket styles teamed with figure hugging bodies and statement logos to be bang on trend.

Grey ‘Pacific Coast’ body, Topshop, Outfit, £19

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Black denim jacket, Topshop, Outfit, £45

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This Page Black and leopard print baseball cap, Topshop, Outfit, £14 Silver chain necklace, Topshop, Outfit, £10 Rose gold and diamante ring necklace, Diva, Outfit, £12.50 Blue quilted backpack, Topshop, Outfit, £29 Model: Nicole Saunders Photos: Tim Steele @ Studio One Clothes: All Outfit, Serpentine Green

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RAFT RACE BREAKS RECORD This year’s theme was’ Deepings Raft Race goes to the Movies’ and it certainly did! There were some amazing outfits and creative rafts that hit the water at this great charity event which saw record crowds.

Our photographer Mike Harris caught you all in the act of having a wet and wild day out and what a great fun day it was, raising loads for local good causes.

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Jeans for Genes Day This month it’s time to don your denim and look good to do good!

It’s Jeans for Genes Day on Friday September 23 and Peterborough star Warwick Davis is just one of several celebs supporting the charity campaign which aims to raise money for a number of charities that work to improve the quality of life of children affected by genetic disorders.

Peterborough’s very own Star Wars and Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis is a regular supporter and said – “30,000 children in the UK are born with a genetic disorder every year. That's 1 in every 25 births. There's so much more that can be done to help these children, from providing essential equipment to funding care workers and vital support services. That's why for Jeans for Genes Day 2016; I am asking the UK to OVERDO IT IN DENIM because if you do more, they can do more.”

There are over 6,000 diagnosed genetic disorders with an estimated one in 25 children affected by a genetic disorder and therefore 30,000 babies and children are newly diagnosed in the UK each year.

There are loads of ways to help fundraise with plenty of ideas on the website. Get your workmates to dress in denim for the day and make a donation, hold a denim fashion show, hold a ‘jazz up your jeans’ workshop, sponsor your teacher to wear jeans at school – whatever you do to raise cash just do it in denim!

This month’s ESP cover star Frankie Bridge from girl band The Saturdays told us – "I'm so pleased to be part of Jeans for Genes this year. As a mum, I truly

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empathise with the mothers, fathers, and families out there who have children with a genetic disorder and the impact it must have on all their lives.

“Being a part of this campaign, raising money, support – it's all so important. By wearing your jeans for just one day, we can raise awareness for thousands of children and their families across the UK and help transform their lives."

The winning T-shirt design sported by our cover star, was created especially to promote this year's Jeans for Genes Day and was designed by Glasgow School of Art student Katherine Garbutt.

Sales of the T-shirt priced at £20 (sizes 6-22) will help raise even more funds.

Another of the many celebrities supporting the campaign is fashion fan and Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts who said – "I am so happy to be involved with the Jeans for Genes campaign this year. Spreading awareness and raising money is vital, as they offer support for thousands of children and families up and down the country.

By wearing denim for a day to promote Jeans for Genes we are able to transform the lives of children with genetic disorders who really need our support and help."

Check out our fashion spread starting on P. 22 of this issue for some great denim looks and download your fundraising pack here www.jeansforgenesday.org

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Movie Previews

THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN Cast: Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke Director: Antoine Fuqua Oscar-winner Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke reteam with Training Day director Antoine Fuqua in this remake of the iconic 1960 Yul Brynner/Steve McQueen western.

Jurassic World’s Chris Pratt joins the ride as explosives expert Josh Farraday, who teams up with Seven leader and bounty hunter Sam Chisholm (Washington), sharpshooter

Goodnight Robicheaux (Hawke), tracker Jack Horne (Vincent D’Onofrio) and three other deadly outlaws, who are enlisted to protect the town of Rose Krick from industrialist Bartholomew Rogue (Peter Sarsgard) and his army, in what looks like a suicide mission.

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Mila Kunis (Ted and Family Guy) headlines this comedy from the writer of The Hangover – as three overworked and underappreciated mums are pushed beyond their limits.

They ditch their conventional responsibilities for a jolt of long overdue freedom, fun and frolics in this US box-office hit, which co-stars Kristen Bell, Jada Pinkett Smith and Christina Applegate.

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The Oscar-winning 1959 Charlton Heston-led Roman adventure gets a modern reboot with British actor Jack Huston (American Hustle) starring as the legendary lead Judah Ben-Hur – a prince falsely accused of treason by his adopted brother – who returns after years at sea to seek revenge and ultimately redemption.

Morgan Freeman and Toby Kebbell co-star.

The critically-acclaimed animators behind Paranorman and Coraline return for this beautifully animated epic actionadventure set in a fantastical Japan. When kind-hearted Kubo (Art Parkinson) inadvertently unleashes a spirit from his past, he sets out on a thrilling quest to save his family. Matthew McConaughey and Charlize Theron are also on voice duties.

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THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS

After a 16-year absence, the Blair Witch franchise returns – and early reviews have been pretty complimentary about this horror-thriller sequel. After discovering a video showing what he believes to be his sister’s experiences in the demonic woods of the Blair Witch, James and his friends go all ‘handcamera-ry’ to investigate the legend with the expected ensuing scares.

A teacher (Brit starlet Gemma Arterton) and scientist (Glenn Close) embark on a journey of survival with a special young girl (Sennia Nanua) in a dystopian future where some humans have been infected – referred to as ‘Hungries’ – with a zombielike fungus that gives them the need to feed on human flesh. This horror-drama is based on M R Carey’s best-selling novel.

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SAUSAGE PARTY This is the End (including Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg) – finally hits these shores with a reportedly high laugh-to-gag ratio, and plenty of offensive and profanity-laden moments from the all-star cast.

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Rogen stars as Frank, a misplaced sausage who, along with his savoury friends, embarks on an existential adventure through the aisles of a massive supermarket to try and discover the real reason for their seemingly happy existence.

BRIDGET JONES’S BABY

Renee Zellweger returns for the third film in the iconic rom-com series after a 12-year hiatus,

continuing the adventures of the hapless British publishing executive as she enters her forties – and is single again after breaking up with Colin Firth’s Mark Darcy.

But when she has a fling with a dashing American (Grey’s Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey replacing the absent Hugh Grant) and falls pregnant, she doesn’t know who the father is – which leads to her life spiralling out of control again.

NO MAN’S SKY (PS4) This sci-fi adventure will undoubtedly polarise the gaming community – offering a mixture of ingenuity and frustration of varying degrees as you delve into the cosmos.

As a space exploration and survival game – the first of its ilk with more than 18 trillion possible planets in a procedurally generated galaxy – is fine for the more patient gamer (like me who explores in sandbox worlds such as Fallout 4) who likes to investigate new landscapes between solar systems.

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But on the flipside – if you’re a ‘run and gun’ gamer more accustomed to Call of Duty, Halo etc – then the combat mechanics are pretty simplistic and will get a bit limited for some when the novelty wears off.

Your epic journey into the stars is beset with dangerously hostile creatures as you upgrade your ship, suit and weaponry across the massive pantheon of planetary systems, and that originality will be a Black Hole for some – but fortunately a Milky Way for most.

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ESP’s very own ‘Maverick’ Darren Grigas takes a Top Gun flight with RAF Wittering… training regime for future pilots across the world.

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few weeks back our lovely ESP editor asked me if I wouldn’t mind going up in a plane for a training flight with an RAF pilot at Wittering. Is this a trick question? Hell yeah of course I wouldn’t mind!

So finally my Top Gun destiny had come, I feel the need, the need for speed! Well at least I could dream as much, in fact I’d be in a Grob Tutor, which whilst not an F1 fighter jet nonetheless is what every pilot starts off in and was to be a brilliant taste of the

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If you’re ever driving up the A1 it’s difficult not to notice the decommissioned Harrier Jump Jet proudly parked up on the grounds of RAF Wittering. The Harriers flew their last flights from Wittering back in 2010 and the airfield was as good as redundant until early 2014 when it was finally put back to use as a flying base soon to become a world class flight academy catering to cadets and undergraduates.

After some security checks I was escorted to the training room to be briefed on how to effectively ‘abort mission’ and jump from the plane if something were to go wrong. Fortunately this is more uncommon than a white Christmas in Peterborough, in fact the chap briefing me has never known of such a need in all his forty years in the service. I then collected my jump suit, gloves and helmet. My pilot Squadron Leader Kellett was briefed on our flight agenda and we headed to the plane.

We were flying in tandem with Sqn Ldr Plank and his trainee, Plank is also a former Red Arrows pilot so no doubt found these lightweight crafts are a doddle to command in comparison, and Kellet with 20 years of experience was certainly a safe bet to be sat with.

“We headed over Rutland Water which just looked like a small pond, I spotted some familiar parts of Stamford and could make out Peterborough in the distance.”

Over the radio there was a mixture of ‘chatter’ as far as I could make out but Sqn Ldr Kellett picked out all the commands with ease flicked and checked dozens of controls and dials and we took to the skies for our preplanned agenda. We headed over Rutland Water which just looked like a small pond, I

spotted some familiar parts of Stamford and could make out Peterborough in the distance.

It wasn’t long before we started pulling a few moves, banking left or right and then at 4,000ft we went for the big loop, up and over and then even a slow roll so we actually flew along upside down for what seemed like

ages and as the g-force no longer pinned me to my seat I was hanging upside down just held by the belts. On the final loop I was trusted with the controls myself and held back on the stick to guide us up and over as my bodyweight shifted and I

looked up above my head to see the ground below us.

Needless to say, my stomach didn’t know what was going on but we safely returned to base and landed without me needing the sick bag stashed in my suit just in case!

Navy and University Air Squadrons too. There’s an ongoing campaign to take on undergraduates for the Cambridge and London UAS, offering 50 hours of flight training as well as many more skills training over many weeks. It’s hoped that the RAF will recruit around 30% of its future pilots from these UAS and the success and retention rate shows some great results so far. So for any university students wanting to add some impressive skills to their CV’s this would be an incredible addition and even if you didn’t go on to join the RAF it would certainly carry some great merit and life skills in future.

Squadron Leaders Kellet and Plank are just two amongst a huge team of tutors and volunteers providing the RAF’s world class training, taking cadets and novice pilots from the RAF, Army,

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THE BIG LRO SHOW Now, not to be confused with the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials over in Stamford, this huge event is definitely for lovers of four wheels not four legs!

This summer’s local classic car shows have all been belters and one of the last events on the calendar is shaping up to be the best of all.

Peterborough’s third Classic and Vintage Vehicle Show takes place on the Embankment during the weekend of September 3 - 4 and more than 500 vehicles are expected to roll into town.

Cars booked in range from Ferraris and Corvettes to Morris Minors and Ford Anglias. There are plenty of commercial vehicles registered too, as well as vintage, modified, Americana, motorcycles and scooters.

Registration is still open and you can enter your pride and joy at www.peterborough.gov.uk/classicvehicle.

The event is growing all the time and this year I’m told to expect double the number of cars on the Saturday (the Sunday is usually busier) and twice as many trade stands too.

Councillor Paula Thacker MBE, who had the original idea for the show, told me – “The array of vintage cars and buses parked on the Embankment really is a dazzling sight. Last year thousands of visitors, young and old, had a fabulous day out and the 2016 event promises to be even bigger and better.

"We'd love the show to become the biggest in East Anglia, so if you own a classic car please sign up and join us."

It’s a free, family friendly show and the icing on the cake will be Vivacity’s Key Feste taking place at the same time outside the Key Theatre where you will be able to enjoy live music, dance acts and performance art with storytellers to boot.

Proceeds from the sale of the show’s programme will be split between charities East Anglian Air Ambulance and Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund.

action and a spectacular demonstration course in the Live Action Arena. The show is home to the widest range of Land Rover clubs representing all models made and there’s the chance to buy everything from state of-theart off-road equipment to elusive old parts plus top traders to help you personalise your vehicle.

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SET TO BE ANOTHER CLASSIC

In 2015, more than 18,000 visitors packed into the LRO’s Peterborough event, widely regarded as the best Land Rover show in years.

Land Rover will be attending the show again this year, hosting Q&A sessions with some very special guests. Plus there’s the chance to have a go on their 4×4 off-road course, watch a live vehicle rebuild, try your hand at bushcraft skills and with plenty of activities thrown in for the kids too, it’s going to be one almighty Land Rover party you won’t want to miss!

Once again this year there’ll be fast-paced laps, high-octane

To find out more visit www.lroshow.com

The Land Rover Owner Show on September 17 - 18 at Peterborough Arena, the East of England Showground, is the UK’s biggest and best Land Rover show of the year.

WHITTLESEY’S VINTAGE SPECIALS If you like your vehicles retro, take a trip over to the Whittlesey Festival on September 11. They’ve lined up an impressive display of over 100 vintage vehicles with models ranging from the 1920’s Morris Oxford Cabriolet, Austins and Fords from the 30’s and 40’s together with more modern ‘specials’ ( Hot Rods). Some are unique to this event and there’s the rare opportunity to see the Gilbern which has been totally restored by retired racing mechanic David Nicholson.

WHAT’S YOUR PRIDE AND JOY? Is your pride and joy a car, motorbike, van, truck or even a bus?! Whatever you drive, we’d like to share it on this page.

If you’d like to be featured just email us on: office@espmag.co.uk

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HEALTH and beauty ESP’s Rachael Clarke has all the latest health and beauty news… rachael.clarke@espmag.co.uk

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And the beauty department certainly didn’t disappoint! In the heart of the middle of the store is an array of shelves stocked with every beauty product you could ever need. I was so excited! From makeup bags, to every makeup product under the sun, to hair products and body lotions, everything you need can now be found at H&M. I haven’t managed to get through all the products yet, there are so many to choose from… But so far, here are my top three picks of what you need to go and hunt down today!

Cashmere Range The H&M Cashmere range includes body lotion, body wash, scrub and cream. It smells delicious (jasmine and sandalwood fragrances) I bought the body lotion for just £3.99.

The ‘Mini Bag’ Bang on trend in metallic silver, this makeup bag can fit all your bits and pieces in and is a treat at just £2.99 Dry Shampoo I’m a sucker for a good dry shampoo – the first thing I grab on a Monday morning when I’ve got up too late to wash my hair. This one works just as well as the more pricey brands. A bargain again at £2.99.

NEAL’S YARD NEW SKINCARE COLLECTION The first place I always visit on a trip to Stamford is the Neal’s Yard shop on the High Street. Good news for all their other fans out there, they’ve just launched a beautiful new skincare collection formulated in partnership with global wellness warrior, Ella Mills, creator of the award winning Deliciously Ella lifestyle blog. (Check it out! Visit DeliciouslyElla.com and follow Ella on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @DeliciouslyElla).

The new collection launches with a very cool Rose, Lime & Cucumber Facial Wash. I always look out for what new products contain – and these ones include Açai Fruit Oil which is one of the most nutrient rich fruits in the world! It’s packed with antioxidants, vitamin C and essential fatty acids which work together to help fight the first signs of ageing.

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HOW MUCH HAVE YOU MOVED TODAY? Even as the summer months come to an end, it’s easy to want to snuggle back into our PJs as soon as we get home after a long day. But as we keep hearing, so much ill health could be reduced if we were to play more sport and increase our overall levels of physical activity. The Healthy Peterborough team are urging us all to do more and I’ve started this month making sure I walk 10,000 steps every day! Fitting some physical activity into your day is easier than you think. Being active is really good for your body, mind and health – and there are lots of easy ways you can get moving!

Get moving now Find a way of being active that you enjoy and you're more likely to keep it up.

Get your heart beating faster and your lungs working harder for at least 10 minutes at a time.

Try going for a brisk walk in the park or a bike ride, or even dancing to the radio.

Sit less Find ways to be more active each day. Start with reducing the amount of time you spend sitting down – get up, stretch your legs more often and do more steps each day. Take the stairs whenever you can.

Active Travel It can take a little longer and you may not be able to do it for all your journeys, but you may be surprised where you can swap the car or public transport for two legs or two wheels. If you can walk or cycle instead of driving or taking public transport, it can also be good for your pocket, as well as the environment.

For more helpful tips and advice head to www.healthypeterborough.org.uk or on social media follow them on Twitter @HealthyP’Boro and on facebook search for Healthy Peterborough.

TV BEAUTY GIVES A FABULIFT Sometimes the best bargains can be found on the TV screen. Local station Ideal World have launched a new beauty product this month which I gave a go. It’s part of their Fabulift range – a Hydra Boost Anti-Wrinkle Serum (£29.99). There tag line is ‘ensure a more youthful complexion within as little as three minutes!’ Although I might not have looked 10 years younger instantly (what a shame!) it is a great product and worth investing in – check out the website for more in the range as well.

HEALTHY EATING MONTH There are so many health awareness months these days, but one popped up in my calendar which I just loved, the Fruit and Veggies - More Matters Month. Apparently 90% of us don’t eat the recommended amount of fruit and veg in our diets! Check out their website www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org for some great new recipes to get a tastier as well as healthier diet in September. My fav included the crunchy vegetable burrito which only takes 10 minutes to prep. Perfect for an after work healthy snack.

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t’s not that often that I’ll tout the benefits of just one food but on this occasion I have decided to. It’s a food that I eat almost daily in one form or another and one that I encourage many others to do and for many a good reason.

Flax seeds or Linseeds as they are also known are undoubtedly a plant food that we should be enjoying in a variety of ways in our diet. They are high in Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) or omega-3 which is an essential fatty acid (essential as it has to come from food as our body can’t produce it). As well as ALA, it’s a high fibre food, rich in amino acids (building blocks of protein), Vitamin E, B6, magnesium folate, potassium and much more.

go off!) if left in the open. Whole flax seeds store better and can last for 3 months in an airtight container in a cool/dark place, the fridge would be ideal for this. If you really want to be careful you can keep them in the freezer (in the air tight container) for up to 6 months.

Flax meal – which is the crushed version can be added to smoothies, sprinkled over salads, added to slightly cooled porridge, sprinkled over fruit and more. Flax meal or crushed flax seeds need to be carefully stored, more so than the whole seed variety.

Flax seeds can be bought whole, ground or as an oil. Once ground they can oxidise quicker so it’s better to buy the whole flax seeds and grind them up in a grinder as and when needed.

Flax crackers – this is probably the way I enjoy flax seeds the most. I used to buy flax seed crackers to enjoy with hummus etc but the cost (at a hefty £4.50 - £5 for about 5 - 6 crackers) started to put me off buying them so I decided to make my own (I will be putting the recipe on my blog on my site). Now I always have a batch stored away to enjoy with all sorts of dips, or even sometimes broken up over a salad for that crunch.

Flax oil can be added in this form to make dressings, add to smoothies etc. Never ever heat this oil, it should be taken in its raw state as the oil can oxidise very quickly.

Ways to enjoy flax…

‘...it’s a high fibre food, rich in amino acids (building blocks of protein), Vitamin E, B6, magnesium folate, potassium and much more.’

Flax seeds can be used in a variety of ways in the diet which I will explain, but firstly it’s important to buy and store flax seeds well as they can oxidise and degrade (in other words –

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Whole seeds – added to porridge, healthy biscuits, cakes, breads etc. However some people may have bowel issues and using the whole seeds can aggravate. Firstly, check with your doctor re the bowel trouble, secondly you can either use the crushed form or soak by taking a couple of tablespoons of the seeds, put into a bowl and add enough water to cover the seeds. It’s best to leave overnight then in the morning you’ll feel that the water has a slightly slimy gel like feeling (as the seeds have absorbed the water) which can be soothing for the gut and can aid in better bowel elimination.

Soaking seeds like this can also help break down phytates which allows the release of the minerals to allow us to absorb from the seed as well as helping digestion.

Enjoying flax seeds in these various ways may offer so many health benefits from – Digestive health Improved bowel elimination Cardiovascular health Hormone balance Menopausal symptoms Skin health Supporting blood sugar levels May also help protect from hormone related cancers… and much more.

Is it time for you to include flax in your diet?

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Great Eastern Run Mikey Clarke

Like many of you, I was proudly watching Louis Smith do his thing at the Olympics. I must confess, whilst he was spinning tirelessly on the pommel horse, I was sat in my PJ’s eating KFC. It was probably this extreme contrast that made me think ‘I should be more active’!

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inutes later (after consuming my chicken, of course) I looked up whether there was still time to take part in the Great Eastern Run. It turns out there is. Closing date for entries is October 7 (two days before the event), but I recommend entering sooner to beat the late entry fee – entries received on or after September 23 incur an additional £2 fee.

I’m embarrassed to say that my unhealthy eating is a regular thing.

Obviously, if I’m going to participate in the half marathon, things are going to have to change. No more burgers, no more extra cheese pizza… basically, no more deliciously unhealthy grub. And of course, the training has to start too.

You know, it’s not too late to join me! You don’t have to be a Darren Grigas (for those familiar with our columnists) to run, though you do need to be reasonably fit and

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Darren told me – “I'm enjoying my own training and also seeing progress updates from friends taking part and we're all looking forward to enjoying the day, the course and the amazing crowds!”

You’ll be pleased to know that not all of your training needs to be done solo. Free training sessions take place at the Peterborough Embankment Athletics Track and there’s a few more happening before the big day (which is Sunday October 9 by the way). The remaining free Wednesday training sessions are September 7, September 21 and October 5. healthy – so perhaps put a ban on the junk food too?

ESP’s resident action man Darren Grigas might be one of our healthier reporters and signed up ages ago, but he’s also roped in his family too.

The great thing about this event is that combined with the fun run everyone can get involved.

From taking part in the past I highly recommend running for a charity.

Just when you start to feel tired and need that energy boost, the thought of the money being raised from your participation alone usually does the job. If you’re stuck on a cause to run for, the Jane Tomlinson Appeal is the half marathon title charity this year,

with Anna's Hope once again being the chosen charity for the fun run.

This year, the Perkins Great Eastern Run is well on track to being the biggest ever with more than 5,500 expected to enter the half marathon and 1,500 taking part in the fun run.

With thousands more local spectators spread across the route to cheer people on, it seems like most of the city is going to be there – and we can be there too!

You can enter online at www.perkinsgreateasternrun.co.uk or at the Visitor Information Centre, 41 Bridge Street.

For those that have already entered, race packs are currently being sent out. If you've had a change of address since entering then email pgerentries@perfectmotion.org.

Good luck and hopefully see you there!

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

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Fans wall comes to life at Posh...

The action on the pitch is very much underway at the ABAX Stadium, but we’re also undertaking a lot of work off it as well. We’re pleased to announce an exciting new venture at Peterborough United that will make local people, and fans, feel closer to the club AND will help create a better academy for local kids.

At Peterborough United we’re very much aware of the connection that the club has with the city. From school kids to parents, from grandparents to work colleagues, it’s about local people who put their heart and soul into supporting the team.

So we wanted to give our fans something back and, at the same time, create an even better club for our supporter base. The Posh Academy is massively important to the club and our fans as it helps develop local talent, provides kids with fun and educational training, plus delivers us future stars that help to continually build our club.

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Although the academy is important it is very expensive to fund. So we wanted to create something unique that raises funds for kids of all ages and also make fans feel even closer to the club.

academy so fans know they’re contributing to the future success of the club.

The Life Wall will take pride of place in front of the ground and form part of a brand new fan zone including seating, improved pathways and a statue to club legend, Chris Turner. The face of the wall is made up of 700 tiles which forms an impressive montage inside the stadium. Each fan that buys a time capsule also has the opportunity to add their own picture to the image creating a fantastic homage to our fans.

“...we wanted to create something unique that raises funds for kids of all ages...”

The Posh Life Wall contains over 700 time capsules which fans can buy and in which they can place their own memories and memorabilia of Posh.

All club profits will go direct to the

Fans can buy a place on the Posh Life Wall for themselves, for a family member, or as a group. The wall is permanent so fans create a true legacy for themselves, for the club,

and for the kids in the academy.

The Posh Life Wall also comes with an interactive screen so fans can find out more about who and what is inside the wall and share their own memories. We will also have an app so every fan can share their stories whenever and wherever they are.

It really is going to create impact at the stadium. More importantly it’s really going to impact on the lives of young people. We will be able to create an academy that defines the city and gives young people a greater fighting chance of being a success story. This story begins with the passion and generosity of the fans of Peterborough United.

For more information visit www.theposh.com/lifewall

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THE BEEB’S SITCOM SEASON

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The big news for comedy fans this month is that the BBC begins its landmark sitcom season. From August 28 to September 16 they'll be celebrating 60 years since Hancock’s Half Hour made its transition from radio to TV with a raft of 'new' sitcoms, revivals, remakes, prequels, sequels and other specials.

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THE BOY WITH TAPE ON HIS FACE

It’s the show the world can’t stop talking about. This stand-up comedy with no talking will have you laughing and crying from start to finish. Tape Face brings you a multiaward winning performance of silent comedy, which has appeared on The Royal Variety Performance, Live @ The Fringe and The John Bishop Show as well as America’s Got Talent.

Join Tape Face for a hilarious night at the Key Theatre. Tickets start from £15 on 01733 207239 or www.vivacity-peterborough.com

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Hancock’s Half Hour, BBC Four

HAL CRUTTENDEN: STRAIGHT OUTTA CRUTTENDEN

Expect one-offs of Are You Being Served? (Set in 1988 and with a new cast) Porridge (with Kevin Bishop playing Fletcher’s grandson and penned by original writers Clement & La Frenais), a Keeping Up Appearances prequel set in the '50s and a new episode of Goodnight Sweetheart (with the original cast).

Till Death Us Do Part, BBC Four

Hal Cruttenden, host of Live At The Apollo and star of Radio 4, is coming to the South Holland Centre in Spalding, ranting about the evils of the modern world. The talented comedian has also appeared on The Royal Variety Performance, Would I Lie to You? and The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice.

Tickets are £18 on 01775 764777 or www.southhollandcentre.co.uk

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ED GAMBLE

The Key Comedy Night presents comedian Ed Gamble, as heard on the Peacock and Gamble podcast and seen on Mock the Week and Man Down, Ed brings you a night of laughter at the Key Studio. Tickets are £10 if booked in advance or £12 on the door.

Call 01733 207239 or visit www.vivacitypeterborough.com

Steptoe & Son, BBC Four

Ben Miller will be hosting a BBC One panel show called We Love Sitcom with familiar faces from the comedy world, and BBC Four will show a documentary – British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves, with clips from the nation's best-loved sitcoms and interviews from the stars and writers.

Looking towards the future BBC Two will also showcase five new comedy pilots including comedies from Johnny Vegas and Graham Linehan, Sharon Horgan and Dane Baptiste.

Perhaps most interestingly is that 'lost' episodes of Steptoe & Son, Till Death Us Do Part and Hancock’s Half Hour will be remade after the original recordings were wiped from the BBC archives. (Back in the days when copies weren't kept) and shown on BBC Four.

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Using the original scripts, each episode will be shot in a theatre-style presentation in front of a studio audience featuring actors who’ve previously recreated the scripts on Radio 4.

There'll no doubt be plenty of debate about many of the remakes. The BBC have such a rich history when it comes to creating original sitcoms but it's been a long time since they found a sitcom that the nation really took to their heart. There's no other genre of comedy that's held in as much affection across the country so let's hope among the new ones there's a sitcom with the potential to become a modern classic.

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CRESSET COMEDY CLUB

Wayne Deakin, Eddy Brimson, Elliot Steel and compere Phil Dinsdale take to the stage as Peterborough’s longest running Comedy Club returns. Capacity at the Cresset is limited for these events, advance booking strongly advised. Tickets £13 advance on 01733 265705 or www.cresset.co.uk

NIGHTlife INTRO AT THE SOLSTICE There’s a new weekly night at The Solstice set up to give new talent the chance to show what they can do. Intro will be held every Thursday at The Solstice / SolGarden from 9pm with free entry.

Hosted by DJ Russell James, Intro is a forward thinking house and techno event, showcasing the finest local electronic artists in the area and will be at the SolGarden terrace on Thursday nights in the coming weeks.

Russell says – “The concept is to uncover new acts that might not receive the opportunities they deserve. We are pleased to support the future of our scene and deliver a platform for all to display their abilities.”

GROOVING @ THE TAP If you want some tunes to move to the Brewery Tap hosts Saturday Night Groove every week. Head down this month on Saturday September 3, 10 or 17 and you’ll find DJ Rick Allen playing great

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tunes form the 70s to today accompanied by videos on the large screen from 9pm ‘til late.

Get down there on Saturday October 1 for the best of the 90s from 9pm – 1am.

SOUL, MOTOWN AND DISCO

SEPTEMBER SOUL WITH THE PARTY

Following the huge success of last year’s Halloween themed event by Great Nights, the event’s set to return next month. The Magic of Soul, Motown and More 60's 70's and 80's Disco Halloween Party themed evening will be back at the Ivy Leaf Club in Whittlesey on Saturday October 29.

The sounds of classic soul and Motown never seem to die and revival nights are as popular as ever with soul music fans from across East Anglia heading to the Braza club in March.

The music policy remains the same, soul, Motown, disco from the 60's, 70's and the 80's featuring DJ's Steve Allen, John Bradley, Andy Coulson and Mark Reveley. Tickets are £6 in advance from Larry’s Heel Bar and The Ivy Leaf Club in Whittlesey and by phone from Andy on 07941 629660.

90's R&B AND SOUL This night at Radius above The Solstice will see a selection of DJs serving up the finest in funk, jazz, soul, hip hop, grooves and beyond.

The next event staged by The Party is on Friday September 9 when soul music fans will descend on the Braza to dance on the best sprung wooden dance-floor in the area.

The doors will open for this night of classic soul music from 8pm, with the DJ line up including Martin Topley from Boston, John Bradley and Neil Randall along with Mr Sunny Hunny soul weekend Jamie Trundle.

Advance tickets at £6 are available from the Braza club and Larry’s Heel Bar in Whittlesey and Lakers Gym and the Music Box in Wisbech.

RETURN OF THE FUNK Saturday September 24 Graham Fairburn & Team are back at the Brewery Tap with Return of the Funk. The main room will consist of funk, soul, rare groove, new jack swing and house from the 70’s to the early 90’s. In the Tap Room the vibe will be R&B, acid jazz, garage to nu-soul and soulful house.

Entry’s £5 with monies raised being donated to Macmillan Cancer Trust.

OFF THE CUFF

There’s more music from new night, Off The Cuff, at The Ostrich pub on North Street on Saturday September 10. DJs Julian Roberts, Glen McCully, Terry Grant, Pat Unwin, Otis and Terry will be serving up the finest funk, jazz, soul, hip hop, grooves and beyond from 9pm onwards.

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

FAREWELL TO THE VOW

BOWIE TRIBUTE LEADS THE MUSIC @ STAMFORD

It’s farewell time for local band The Vow! The three-piece alt-rock/powerpop band have announced their final gig at Stamford’s Voodoo Lounge on Friday September 16.

The band members are vocalist and guitarist Paul Cummins, Rich Mackman on bass and drummer Steve Farmer.

I was visiting Stamford the other day, and popped into The Corn Exchange to see what shows were on the way to this excellent venue. There’s a real variety of choice available in September including The Syd Lawrence Orchestra playing Glen Miller and swing classics on Sunday September 18. Also a visit on Friday September 30 from tribute act Complete Madness.

However the one that really caught my eye and should be a shoe-in for any David Bowie fans, is the appearance on Friday September 9 of Aladdinsane. They’re a local band who’ve gained huge popularity around the UK and Europe over the last 5 years, and are widely acclaimed as the best Bowie tribute in the UK. Now, because of Bowie’s sad demise, the band find themselves even more in demand. He was a British legend, due to his timeless music and many incarnations; from Ziggy Stardust to the Thin White Duke. Hit songs like – Starman, Heroes, Life On Mars, Jean Genie, Golden Years, Let’s Dance, Changes, Ashes To Ashes remain firm favourites to this day.

At Stamford you can hear all these classic songs and experience the theatre through the performance of Paul Henderson and Aladdinsane. People who’ve worked with David Bowie have commented about Paul’s vocals and mannerisms stating how eerily close they are to Bowie’s.

I’ve seen them a number of times and they are a top class show.

Tickets are available for Aladdinsane from the box office at Stamford Corn Exchange on 01780 766455.

The Vow first formed in Peterborough in 1997 and achieved rave fanzine reviews, glowing press on a regular basis, through constant touring with various support slots (with Midget, China Drum, Janus Stark, My Vitriol and Feeder). The band continued to play shows until September 2000, but, burnt out from constant gigging and heavy recording commitments.

Having reformed sporadically in 2007 and released two further EPs, The Vow have announced they’re now playing what ‘may be’ their last ever show at Mama Liz’s Voodoo Lounge. Stamford was always a bastion of support and popularity for the band, so it’s fitting that their live career should end where it all began nearly twenty years ago.

Note the ‘may be’. Many fans will hope that it isn’t the last for The Vow. It’s worth going irrespective of that though, so book tickets now on 01780 765888.

ROXY MUSIQUE

Hot on the heels of Bryan Ferry’s appearance at Burghley Park recently, Roxy fans have a chance to see tribute act Roxy Musique when they visit Peterborough’s Met Lounge on Saturday September 10.

It is 40 years since Roxy Music hit the charts with Virginia Plain and in some ways there have been two Roxy Music’s. The smooth balladeers of the later years when they plundered the charts with mega hits, More Than This, Avalon and Jealous Guy – and a decade earlier the abrasive musical insurgents who penned songs like Street Life and Love is the Drug.

And like many bands of that era, they inspired generations. Roxy Musique saxophonist Oliver Whawell told ESP – “Roxy Music were ahead of their time, and like the really brilliant bands they constantly reinvented themselves. Their music crossed the path of all generations and it still does.”

Roxy Musique deliver a two set show live, the first part exploring Roxy’s repertoire from the early Seventies and then the commercial hits like Avalon and Dance Away.

Sounds good!

If you want tickets log in to www.skiddle.com/e/12803217 or call 01733 566100.

MUSIC AGAINST RACISM GIG

A gig for a great cause is taking place at The Voodoo Lounge in Stamford on Saturday September 24. It is in aid of Love Music – Hate Racism, and features four bands coming together to raise funds for the charity.

The line up through the evening is The Undefined at 8.30pm, The Expletives at 9.10pm, Satya Dub Orchestra at 9.50pm and

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Risky Trick at 10.45pm to close.

The bands are all showing their support for a very good cause and hope that many fans from the area feel as strongly as they do.

If you do, then tickets are available from The Voodoo Lounge on 01780 765888.

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CHILLED ACOUSTIC @ THE GLASSHOUSE

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If you fancy a chilled-out Sunday afternoon of music the monthly Glasshouse gigs are back this month after a break for the holidays.

The free music afternoons are packed with local/regional talent and are now organised by Paul and Charlotte Biggins.

They bring us the best in local, acoustically-based talent to the lovely setting of the glass-enclosed riverside bar above the Key Theatre. You can enjoy a lovely coffee – or something a bit stronger from the licensed bar. What better way to see out the weekend?

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This month’s gig is on Sunday September 18 and features sets from Skyfight, Nick Corney, Mary & Dave and Rocket from Eden.

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Next month it falls on Sunday October 23 with Tristan Diego Hall, The Lincolnshire Poachers, Robin Brisley and Frankie C.

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Beef, pork, turkey and local veg 2nd Sept 3rd Sept 9th Sept 10th Sept 16th Sept 17th Sept 23rd Sept 24th Sept 30th Sept Peterborough’s seen a few high profile performers over the years but certainly not as many as we’d like so this comment to ESP from Les Kidger, Director of LCC Live is music to my ears.

“We’ve had a really positive response to the show. The success of this show has certainly reinforced the Embankment as a music venue and we hope to work with Peterborough City Council in the future to promote further shows in the city.”

It was great to see the Embankment packed with live music fans for the Bryan Adams gig last month – and even better to hear from the promoters that they intend to bring more big names here.

The Embankment rocked out as over 9,000 flocked to see the Canadian star perform for over 2 hours and ESP was there to catch the gig.

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ACOUSTIC SESSIONS WITH THE BOATMEN The Railway, Ramsey MATT HOWARD Charters, Town Bridge MISDIRECTED BLUES BAND Peterborough Beer Festival, The Embankment

GRUMPY OLD MEN The Letter B, Whittlesey HOOKER Charters, Town Bridge JAMES EDMONDS The Burghley Club, Burghley Road LIVE BANDS DAY The Stage, Market Deeping REVOLVER The Deeping Stage, Deeping THE GANGSTERS The Blue Bell, Dogsthorpe THE OFF-BEATS + ALL SHOOK UP + THE EXPLETIVES + AUSTIN GOLD + PHOENIX + CITIZEN SMITH + ELLIE MORRIS + NICK CORNEY AND THE BUZZ RATS Thorney Music Festival Bedford Hall, Thorney THE ONE EYED CATS The Conservative Club, Broadway THIRD STONE FROM THE SUN The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

ACCORD3 AND THE SHADES OF GREEN The Central Park Family Fun Day, Park Crescent CUTTIN LOOSE Ferry Meadows, Ham Lane ELECTRIC WARRIORS The Swiss Cottage, Woodston OFF THE RECORD Ebeneezers, Woodston PARK LANE The Burghley Club, Burghley Road ROYAL MONSTER The Ploughman, Werrington SUBWAY 77 The Green Man, Stamford THE WELBERRY'S Charters, Town Bridge TRUE BRITISH MAYHEM The Centurion Club, Somersham

THU AUG 25 CJ HATT Charters, Town Bridge GROUNDED + THE OUSE VALLEY SINGLES CLUB Peterborough Beer Festival, The Embankment OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH DAVE B The Cherry Tree, Woodston

FRI AUG 26 ABBALARF The Duck and Drake, Yaxley ACOUSTIC SESSIONS WITH DAVE AND PHIL The Boat Inn, Whittlesey CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION The Ostrich Inn, North Street COSMIC RODNEY The Swiss Cottage, Woodston LEXIE GREEN AND THE INDIGO BLUE Charters, Town Bridge MERRY HELL + PALMERSTON UKELELE BAND + THE STRINGLERS Peterborough Beer Festival, The Embankment REVOLVER The Mason Arms, Bourne SUBWAY 77 The Golden Fleece, Stamford THE EMPIRE The Ploughman, Werrington THE ONE EYED CATS The London Inn, Stamford VELOCITY The Cross Keys, Woodston

SAT AUG 27 ALL SHOOK UP + AUSTIN GOLD + GOLDILOCKS + MARK ROWLANDS + ONE EYED CATS + THE CHRIS WATSON BAND Peterborough Beer Festival, The Embankment LEFTOVAS The Bull, Rippingale LIVE BAND The Swiss Cottage, Woodston MULLERED AT THE MILL Ebeneezers, Woodston RETROLUX Charters, Town Bridge THE RETURNS The Golden Fleece, Stamford

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MON AUG 29 HOLLY AND THE BOATMEN+ TONY MARTIN+ WHITTLESEY WARBLERS+ SADDLE TRAMPS+ A SURPRISE PERFORMANCE St Andrews Summer Fete, Whittlesey PENNYLESS Charters, Town Bridge

THU SEP 1 ACOUSTIC SESSIONS WITH DAVE B Mama Liz's, Stamford

FRI SEP 2 BIANCA AND THE TOP CATS Charters, Town Bridge CAUSTIC LIGHTS The Ploughman, Werrington CUTTIN LOOSE The Axe and Cleaver, Boston FALLEN IDOLS The Crown, Lincoln Road HIGH ROLLERS The Swiss Cottage, Woodston HOLLY AND THE BOATMEN Rippingale Beer + Music Festival, Rippingale near Bourne RAINMAN The Crab and Winkle, Werrington THE GANGSTERS The Solstice, Northminster THE HIGH ROLLERS The Swiss Cottage, Woodston VELOCITY The Fayre Spot, Bretton

SUN SEP 4 DAVE SMITH (AFTERNOON) The Boat Inn, Whittlesey OAKHAM MIC NIGHT The Brewery Tap, Westgate PAUL LAKE Charters, Town Bridge

TUE SEP 6 ACOUSTIC SESSIONS WITH CLAUDE DOMINO The Millstone, Barnack ANOTHER GIRL ANOTHER PLANET The Crown, Lincoln Road

WED SEP 7 HOOKER The Coffee Tree, A47 Guyhirn

THU SEP 8 CLARKSDALE CONTRACT The Met Lounge, Bridge Street

FRI SEP 9 ALADDINSANE Corn Exchange, Stamford ALL SHOOK UP The Crown, Lincoln Road CAUSTIC LIGHTS The Peacock, London Road COSMIC RODNEY Charters, Town Bridge CUTTIN LOOSE The Mason Arms, Bourne GENIE LAMPS The Dragon, Werrington LEON The Solstice, Northminster LIVE BAND The Swiss Cottage, Woodston PAUL LAKE The Burghley Club, Burghley Road

RETROLUX The Ostrich, North Street THE GUARDS The Ploughman, Werrington THE ONE EYED CATS The Cock Inn, Werrington

SAT SEP 10 3 PARTS DIRT The Burghley Club, Burghley Road ALL SHOOK UP Thorney Ex Service Mens Club, Thorney GO WITH THE FLOW The Three Horseshoes, Werrington GONE TO THE DOGS Social Club, Kings Cliffe RAMSHACKLE SERENADE Ebeneezers, Woodston REVOLVER The Golden Fleece, Stamford ROXY MUSIQUE The Met Lounge, Bridge Street ROYAL MONSTER The Swiss Cottage, Woodston TANTRIS Charters, Town Bridge

SUN SEP 11 ACCORD3 Norman Cross International Event, Norman Cross VARIOUS LIVE BANDS St Mary's Church, Whittlesey Festival

TUE SEP 13 OPEN MIC NIGHT The Ploughman, Werrington

FRI SEP 16 HIGH ROLLERS The Ploughman, Werrington JUST JOSH NEWMAN The Peacock, London Road MARK KEELEYS GOOD ROCKIN TONIGHT Braza Club, March MISCELLANEOUS Charters, Town Bridge RETROLUX The Swiss Cottage, Woodston THE FEDZ The Burghley Club, Burghley Road THE SCORE The Solstice, Northminster THE VOW Mama Liz's, Stamford

SAT SEP 17 ALL SHOOK UP The Swiss Cottage, Woodston BETTY SWALLOCKS The Burghley Club, Burghley Road

CUTTIN LOOSE The Deeping Stage, Deeping GO WITH THE FLOW The New Black Bull, Whittlesey GRUMPY OLD MEN Ebeneezers, Woodston LEXIE GREEN & THE INDIGO BLUE Charters, Town Bridge MIND THE GAP The Peacock, London Road THE EXPLETIVES The Old Coach House, Market Deeping

SUN SEP 18 SKYFIGHT + NICK CORNEY AND THE BUZZRATS + MARY AND DAVE + ROCKET FROM EDEN The Glasshouse, Key Theatre THE ONE EYED CATS (3PM) Charters, Town Bridge

MON SEP 19 OPEN MIC NIGHT Charters, Town Bridge

TUE SEP 20 ACCORD 3 + AIDA VIDAN The Golden Pheasant, Etton OPEN MIC NIGHT The Boat Inn, Whittlesey

FRI SEP 23 ARC NATION The Swiss Cottage, Woodston FRANKLY MY DEAR The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road GRAVY TRAIN Charters, Town Bridge JUNK PUPPETS The Crown, Lincoln Road LEFTOVAS The Axe and Cleaver, Boston NEW GENERATION CRASH AND BURN The Solstice, Northminster THE ONE EYED CATS The Burghley Club, Burghley Road VELOCITY The Ploughman, Werrington

SAT SEP 24 ANOTHER GIRL ANOTHER PLANET The Blue Boar, Eye ATHENRY The Burghley Club, Burghley Road FAT CHANTZ The Crown, Lincoln Road PSYCHO BOMBS The Swiss Cottage, Woodston THE GUARDS Charters, Town Bridge

THE UNDEFINED + THE EXPLETIVES + SATYA DUB ORCHESTRA + RISKY TRICK Mama Liz's, Stamford THUNDERHEAD The Peacock, London Road VARIOUS ARTISTS St Mary's Church, Whittlesey

FRI SEP 30 ACOUSTIC SESSIONS The Boat Inn, Whittlesey CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION The Swiss Cottage, Woodston INTRUDERS The Burghley Club, Burghley Road JIMMY The Ploughman, Werrington LEFTOVAS The Mason Arms, Bourne NO SUGAR The Solstice, Northminster STINGRAY (LIVE MUSIC OPENING NIGHT) AMF Bowling Alley, Bretton THE AUSTRALIAN STONES Charters, Town Bridge THE GANGSTERS The Brewery Tap, Westgate THE OFF-BEATS The Peacock, London Road

SAT OCT 1 CUTTIN LOOSE The Railway, Boston MILLY'S CHAMBER The Swiss Cottage, Woodston ON THE CEILING The Ploughman, Werrington SOULED OUT The Burghley Club, Burghley Road THE GUARDS The London Inn, Stamford THE NUGGETS The George & Angel, Crowland