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200th EDITION

This month we celebrate our 200th issue in print since launching in December 1998 and what a ride it’s been!

Every month we deliver copies of ESP to over 850 outlets and it’s always packed to the brim with all that’s positive about life in greater Peterborough produced by our wonderful, dedicated team of staff, writers, photographers, designers and distributors.

We’re still going strong and we thank our ESP team, our loyal readers and our advertisers for helping us remain the city’s premier leisure and lifestyle magazine.

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The independent charity Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) is delighted to announce that it’s annual Green Festival is back – bigger and better than ever before! This year the event is heating up, moving to a new summertime date of Saturday August 13, with fringe events running through to August 21. In addition to this, the charity is thrilled to announce that the Festival has been awarded Arts Council funding for a three-year period, bringing a fantastic £73,500 funding into the city.

Great work team and ESP can’t wait for what looks set to be another great Green Festival!

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Hood is a cool film that tells the story of ‘a group of friends, lots of dumb ass zombies and a mission to save the hood!’ Tickets are now on sale for the exclusive live show and film premiere on July 4 and July 5 at the Key Theatre in Peterborough. To get your tickets call 01733 207239 and you can visit www.zombiesinthahood.com for more info or check them out on Facebook at /zombiesinthahood official. ESP will be there to show our support and we hope you can too!

MCV CHARITY SOUL NIGHT @ THE TAP Once again the Randall Rootz Community Music team bring us another fantastic charity soul night at The Brewery Tap with the fabulous Motor City Vipers. This band has built up a great reputation locally but perform all over the country and if you’ve seen them already you’ll know you’re guaranteed a quality night out. The band dish up some great Motown and Northern Soul classics with a few modern gems thrown into the mix – you’ll be up and dancing in no time! There’ll also be top soul DJs and Uncle Funk to keep you on the dance floor. It’s on Saturday April 2 from 7pm - 1am and tickets are £10 in advance from the pub on 01733 358500 with proceeds going to Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice.

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Anna Ruggiero brings you our ESP guide to the best shows around…

THE ARRIVAL OF ABBA AT THE CRESSET Calling all ABBA fans! Watch, listen and enjoy as the sounds of Swedish pop legends ABBA are brought back to life on Friday April 22 through the magnificent ARRIVAL – the international, multi awardwinning show that’s sold out in over 20 different countries worldwide since 1995.

This high energy show features all the hits such as Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Super Trouper, Voulez Vous and many more and with a winning formula of authentic costumes and first class vocals, this really is one show you don’t want to miss out on at The Cresset if ABBA was your thing!

Tickets are £20 on 01733 265705 or www.cresset.co.uk.

STRICTLY’S PASHA @ THE CRESSET Strictly Come Dancing fans really need to make a date with Pasha Kovalev and head to The Cresset on Saturday April 30 as the winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2014 tours once again with his brand new show It’s All About You. The talented dancer will also be joined by Anya Garnis from the BBC show and his spectacular dancers for an evening of dance, chat, fun and stunning costumes!

Tickets are £25 on 01733 265705 or www.cresset.co.uk.

IT’S TIME TO ENJOY SOME NOTABLY GOOD SONGS! Jump into spring with a lovely evening of song

by Market Deeping choir, Noteables at their spring concert aptly titled In The April Evening on Saturday April 9 at the St Andrew’s Church in Netherton.

THE KING IS COMING It’s time to get all shook up and enjoy the smooth sounds of Lee Memphis King, coined as Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist. Watch, listen and tap your feet as he recreates the essence of the King at the Key Theatre on Saturday April 9. Boogie the night away to big Elvis songs such as Hound Dog, Heartbreak Hotel and Don’t Be Cruel as Lee Memphis King recreates it all with stunning authenticity – it’s pure Presley. Tickets are £21 on 01733 207239 or www.vivacity-peterborough.com.

WESTWOOD BRINGS US THE 80’S HITS It’s 1985 and rock-star wannabe Robbie Heart, who still lives in his grandmother’s basement (!), is New Jersey’s favourite wedding singer. Sit back and relax as the Westwood Musical Society takes us on a journey back to the 80s paying homage to the great era of pop music, big hair, collars and when the wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room!

The evening will feature a range of music to mark the return of spring bringing together some superb local singers.

Tickets are £8 adults and £1 for children up to 16 and are available from church members, choir members and on the door.

Catch The Wedding Singer from Tuesday April 12 – Saturday April 16 at the Key Theatre in Peterborough. Tickets start from £13 on 01733 207239 or www.vivacity-peterborough.com.

Steve Gonzalez ESP Comedy Columnist “After writing hundreds of articles for disappointment on the face of the ESP one that stands out is the night runner-up was something I'll never forget Shappi Khorsandi won the 'New along with his name... Jimmy Carr. That Comedian of the Year Competition' at the was probably the night that drove him to Gaslight club in 2000. The look of become such a brilliant comedian”

STONES IN HIS POCKETS A quiet Irish village community is turned upside down with the arrival of a Hollywood film crew, looking for the ‘real’ Ireland for their latest schmaltzy blockbuster.

A pair of extras, Charlie and Jake, watch with amazement, envy and delight as cultures clash, divas strop, and everyone fights over the last portion of lemon meringue pie.

Two actors play a vast array of eccentric and lovable characters in this universally loved, worldwide comic theatre sensation. Coined as ‘Richly funny’ by The Telegraph,

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DANZFUSION PRESENTS DECA-DANZ

it’s fair to say this is a must-see!

So head to the Key Theatre on Wednesday April 27 for some laughs, fights and lemon meringue pie! Tickets start from £14.50 on 01733 207239 or www.vivacitypeterborough.com.

Danzfusion bring dance fans their tenth annual show Deca-Danz. This is a celebration of the past 10 years of Danzfusion as owner and dancer Jenna brings you her favourite numbers that have featured in past shows from different genres of street dance, contemporary and acrobatic numbers. The show features the whole company of over 150 students ranging from 4-18 year-olds so make sure you head to The Cresset on Sunday April 24 for some captivating moves! Tickets start from just £10 on 01733 265705 or www.cresset.co.uk.

BRING IT ON – THE MUSICAL!

Get ready for a high-flying adventure through the cheerleading world as Campbell, captain of Truman High’s cheerleading squad is set to lead the team to victory at nationals – that is until she’s suddenly redistricted to downtown Jackson High! Campbell must find her place and discover what really matters.

Based on the hit film and with a script by Jeff Whitty (Avenue Q), Bring It On the Musical is more than a teen comedy – it’s sassy, smart and witty, with explosive music and dance.

Performances run from Wednesday April 13 to Saturday April 16.

Prices start from £7 on 01775 764777 or visit www.southhollandcentre.co.uk for more info.

PETERBOROUGH ARTS CINEMA It’s the start of the new film season at the Peterborough Arts Cinema in Peterborough Library on Broadway and they have a real mix of cool films for our viewing pleasure!

Screenings are at 7.30pm and on Thursday April 14 it’s the marvelous Maggie Smith in The Lady in the Van, the story of a homeless woman who parked up in Alan Bennett’s driveway back in the 1970s, and stayed for 15 years! Wonderful young actress Saoirse Ronan stars in Brooklyn on Thursday April 21, the story of a homesick Irish teenager trying to start a new life in New York in the early 1950s. Tangerine on Thursday April 28 is the story of a transgender sex worker on a Christmas Eve warpath for her pimp boyfriend who’s been cheating on her and then it’s Michael Fassbender in the latest retelling of Shakespeare’s Macbeth on Thursday May 5 at 7.30pm. www.peterboroughartscinema.co.uk

ROY ORBISON & THE TRAVELLING WILBURYS TRIBUTE SHOW Interestingly, The Wilburys never actually went on tour, perhaps partly due to the untimely death of Roy Orbison in 1988, played here by Paul Hopkins in this show, their fans never got to see them all together in a live concert experience. With that in mind, Paul’s joined up with five other very talented singers and musicians, who together have formed this incredible Travelling Wilbury tribute show. With an easy relaxed style, excellent vocals and musicality, these guys will give you an amazing night of entertainment. So make sure you head to the Key Theatre on Saturday April 23. Tickets start from £20 on 01733 207239 or www.vivacity-peterborough.com.

FLY AWAY WITH THE EAGLES Talon, a tribute act to the popular 70’s band The Eagles, present a brandnew show of their award winning Best of Eagles, at the Key Theatre on Sunday April 24. This stunning production is a show of two halves with the first half delivering an in-depth look at the early Eagles’ roots before visiting the brilliant Hell Freezes Over and going right through to the critically acclaimed Long Road Out of Eden. The second half of the show arrives in style with a complete change of mood and pace featuring those classic Eagles greatest hits from their timeless back catalogue! Tickets are £21 on 01733 207239 or www.vivacity-peterborough.com.

ROMANTIC BALLET WITH SWAN LAKE The Cresset really is going for gold this year with some outstanding productions.

Get ready for a breathtaking performance of Swan Lake performed by the Vienna Ballet on Thursday April 28 at the popular venue. Watch in awe as one of the best known love stories is performed with lavish costumes, stunning scenery, international stars and glorious music from Tchaikovsky making this a night not to be missed. Tickets are £24 on 01733 265705 or www.cresset.co.uk.

PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS!

Yes you read the title correctly, welcome to a show about… the penis!

Puppetry Of The Penis has now played to most of the western world in over 35 countries and performed in six languages. Two near naked men (they wear shoes) manipulate their nether regions using the ancient art of genital origami, providing the audience with a hilarious array of shapes and impersonations which will be projected onto a huge video screen!

According to the folks at the Stamford Corn Exchange, Puppetry Of The Penis is the perfect show for all occasions whether it be breaking the ice on that all important first date, thrilling your friends with a birthday to remember or the perfect hen night! Tickets start from £10 on 01780 766455 or www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk for this quirky show on Friday April 22. www.espmag.co.uk

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INVITATION TO THORPE HALL HOSPICE’S 25TH It’s not just ESP celebrating a big birthday this issue, did we mention this is our 200th issue? I’m sure we did! Well, it’s also time to celebrate with Thorpe Hall Hospice as it’s their 25th birthday.

GET CATWALK-READY WITH BACKSTAGE LIVE AT QUEENSGATE Get ready for some seriously cool spring/summer fashion at Queensgate Shopping Centre and prepare yourself to discover the must-have items for the season and get inspired by the hottest SS16 trends at Backstage Live on Saturday April 9.

Recreating all the excitement and buzz from behind the scenes at a fashion show, Backstage Live is a bustling extravaganza of the latest trends in fashion, beauty, hair, nails and makeup and it’s the ultimate experience for any fashionista!

In April 1991, after around five years of renovation and refurbishment under the watchful eye of Lady Ryder herself, Thorpe Hall welcomed its first patients and now the Sue Ryder team is marking the occasion by opening the doors of the hospice on Wednesday April 20. There’ll be three sessions, from 8am 10am, 2pm - 3.30pm and 5.30pm - 7pm during which you can take a tour of the historic Thorpe Hall, including the floors previously used as wards, and the gardens. A photographic exhibition will show Thorpe Hall through the ages and staff will be on hand to share plans for the future and talk about how visitors can get involved. There’ll be anniversary cake too!

LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS AT PETERBOROUGH CATHEDRAL Get ready for a lovely evening of music at Peterborough Cathedral for the Last Night of the Proms in aid of the Mayor’s charities on Saturday April 23.

The chosen charities are Age UK Peterborough, Scouts, Guides, Hope into Action and Combined Cadets-Peterborough Schools. Tickets start from £5 for children and £8 for adults and are available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/mayorofpeterboroughcharityfund or from the Peterborough Information Centre, Bridge Street or you can call them on 01733 452336.

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The event’s free to attend, starts at 11am and is located in Central Square in Queensgate, featuring some of the centre’s hottest fashion names.

Shoppers can get expert advice on the latest trends, what’s hot and what’s not, free hair styling, tips and advice, and free makeup and beauty consultations from some of the biggest names in the industry.

Plus, Queensgate’s spotters will be scouting the malls to find the next Q Style Icon, who’ll feature in the autumn/winter edition of Q Style magazine.

The winner will be treated to a full makeover and styling before starring in their own photo shoot around Queensgate.

Event organiser and Marketing Manager at Queensgate Shopping Centre, Laura Sayer, said: “Imagine London Fashion week and everything that goes on behind the scenes to get the models catwalk-ready – this is what we’re creating for Backstage Live! This will be the place to ask experts for fashion advice on what to wear, how to create a desired look and possibly get spotted to be our Q Style Icon.”

Customers can also book a one-to-one stylist appointment by visiting www.queensgate-shopping.co.uk, or simply go along and listen to one of the 10 minute master classes taking place hourly throughout the day.

ESP will be popping down on the day to report back so enjoy and be beautiful!

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GEORGIAN FAMILY TEA PARTY @ THE MUSEUM Take a trip back in time to the Georgian era with Georgian parlour games, a family trail, biscuit decorating and take-home crafts (not forgetting the all-important tea party lunch) at Peterborough Museum on Saturday April 9 and Saturday May 7. Then on April 17 the Museum returns to its heyday as a Georgian mansion for one day only.

Tickets are now on sale for the Tea Party and booking is essential as places are strictly limited. Visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com for more info or call 01733 864663 to book.

Events SUMMER SAUSAGE & CIDER MUSIC FEST IS COMING! LOCAL

There’s an exciting new food and music festival heading our way this summer and we can’t wait!

Over the three days you can camp and enjoy the entertainment or buy a day ticket and choose your favourite line up. Friday July 29 kicks off with one of the top Michael Jackson tribute acts featuring Navi who you may have caught in local performances before. Plus there’ll be support from local bands too.

Saturday July 30 sees the Robbie Williams tribute show, a Roxy Music tribute and Fiveska plus support and a fantastic fireworks display at the end.

The three day Peterborough Sausage and Cider Festival is coming to Elton Hall at the end of July and not only features a great range of food and drink but some great entertainment too from leading tribute acts.

The fun resumes on Sunday July 31 with another great line up including a Kasabian tribute, Tom Jones and Madonna tributes.

name and you’ll be able to enjoy a huge range of ciders and delicious sausage dishes from the various food stalls. There’ll be free kids’ entertainment, a funfair, craft and circus workshops plus plenty of stalls.

It’s great to see new events like this come our way and we can’t think of a better way to spend a summer weekend. Mmmm tasty food, cider, music… count us in!

Tickets are on sale now on www.sausageandciderfestival.com. There are limited £39.99 camping and three day adult entry tickets so get in quick.

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Mikey Clarke, ESP reporter for 7 years “During my years at ESP Magazine, I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing quite a few celebs who’ve visited our city.

The best person I’ve ever interviewed is Warwick Davis.

I’ve spoken to the Star Wars and Harry Potter star a few

times now, and he’s been nothing but polite, down-to-earth and accommodating every time. He even looked delighted when I gave him a Lightsaber (probably one of many!) – an Oscar worthy performance, I must say!”

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VINYL REVIVAL @ PETERBOROUGH RECORD STORE

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If you like to celebrate your vinyl and feel an album or EP just puts CD’s and downloads in the shade get ready to support Record Store Day this month at our very own Peterborough record store.

Mars Plectrum Records – the UK's smallest independent vinyl record shop – is run by Matt Hawton a dedicated fan of vinyl who likes it so much he created his own store in his garden at 387 Fulbridge Road.

Matt told ESP Record Store Day on Saturday April 16 is an annual event to promote independent ‘bricks and mortar’ record shops – “The idea is to get people out and into record shops, rather than buying online. There are some 550+ exclusive titles that you won’t be able to buy anywhere else. These include records by David Bowie, Nirvana, Slaves, Public Service Broadcasting, Metallica, Florence & the Machine. There are Star Wars and Alan Partridge picture discs! Literally something for everyone.”

The internet has had a huge impact on retail and independent record shops in particular. Record Store Day has not just done wonders to support the vinyl revival, but the shops that sell it. It’s

supported by huge stars – this year’s RSD ambassadors are Metallica, last year it was Dave Grohl.

Matt first took part last year and is expecting it to be another popular day. “To give you an idea as to how sought after these exclusive records are, last year the queues started at around 4am with the shop opening at 8am. Customers know that the numbers are strictly limited and not available anywhere else. They’re worth getting out of bed for!

“Back in the day, record shops used to be a meeting place. Somewhere to hang out with your mates and hear the latest music. RSD is looking to bring that back. There’s a superb atmosphere in the queue and the shop on the day. We can’t wait!”

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SUPPORT ANNA’S HOPE 5K SCHOOLS CHALLENGE IN THE PGER Local runners are pounding the pavements to get in training, registrations are coming in thick and fast and Perkins Engines have signed up to support the Great Eastern Run for another three years.

Schools Challenge is designed to get some friendly rivalry going between local schools in this year’s event on Sunday October 9.

ESP’s resident running man Darren Grigas has signed up once again and his kids will be joining the fun run. They’ll be among more than 5,000 half marathon entrants and over 1,000 fun runners who now join in.

The Great Eastern was resurrected in 2006 by Perkins and race organisers Peterborough City Council. Over the last decade Perkins has continued to support the run which has become a highlight in the city’s sporting calendar and it’s fantastic to see this local event go from strength to strength.

There are some great prizes up for grabs for the best fundraisers too and the school that raises the most money for the charity will win the Anna’s Hope Schools Challenge Cup. This year the entrance fee for 16 year olds and under is £5. To enter the race simply visit www.perkinsgreateasternrun.co.uk and complete the online entry form including the name of your school.

To get your Anna’s Hope Schools Challenge Pack including a Challenge Letter to challenge another school please contact admin@annashope.co.uk or ring 01780 740492.

Young and old can take part but if the half marathon’s just pushing it too much for you, why not opt for the 5k Anna’s Hope Fun Run?

SONGS, CARS AND GREAT FOOD @ THE ROYAL OAK The Royal Oak in Duddington not only serves up delicious food (we’ve tried it!) but also some rather tasty entertainment too.

We recently enjoyed a cracking night with well known top local singer Nicole Lawrence – this girl is just so talented and is always worth a listen. Nicole makes regular appearances at their special dinner evenings and your next opportunity to catch her is on Friday April 22 but don’t hang about as these nights regularly sell out!

For car lovers they also have their annual TVR Meet on Saturday April 9 with upwards of 70 TVRs meeting between 12 noon and 2pm with some impressive vehicles on show.

If you’re planning to make the most of the May Bank Holiday they’re open all day over the weekend and Monday so why not head to nearby Fineshade or Wakerley woods for a walk or bike ride and drop by the Oak for lunch and refreshments.

Anyone can join in and it’s a great way to get the family involved but now the Stamford based children’s charity is inviting schools to challenge each other to raise funds. The Anna’s Hope Gavin Miller, film reviewer for ESP Magazine and www.espmag.co.uk "During my seven years writing ESP's Screen Scene my overriding highlight was an invitation to London's Claridge's Hotel where I got to meet and interview the cast of Avengers Assemble (which appeared in the May

2012 edition), which included Robert Downey Jr, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner and director Joss Whedon. A quite exceptional fanboy experience."

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FAMILY FUN DAY @ SERPENTINE GREEN Head to the popular shopping centre on Monday May 2 between 11am and 3pm and enjoy a family fun day! There’ll be a bouncy castle and toddler play zone, face painters, arts and crafts table, superhero and princess appearances, hair and make up for mums and a vision racer for dads. There’ll also be craft stalls and a photo booth – basically everything you need to have some fun with kids! The chosen charities this year are the Amazon Children’s Ward and the Village Playgroup in Peterborough. There’ll be more than 20 prizes to win such as a microlight flight, holiday accommodation of your choice with TorreRentals and the use of a Mercedes C Class Coupe for the weekend! It sounds like a great event in aid of some great local charities so make sure you show your support.

Apparently, nine out of ten men cry when watching TV dramas and soaps. Seriously, where have all the real men gone?! Next we'll be blubbering at weddings, X Factor and British Bake off.

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WAGA NEEDS TO GET A WIGGLE ON First we had Tamu on Broadway and now we have Tamu's bigger brother in Cowgate. Can the next Tamu be a drivethrough in Fletton please?

I've been to dessert restaurants in America and didn't think the concept would take off in our beloved Peterborough. But after two years on Broadway the original Tamu has been so popular that it needed to open an additional outlet. It's good to be proven wrong!

One privilege of being Man About Town meant I was able to get a VIP taste of what the new Tamu has to offer before the arrival of other media and invited dignitaries on opening night.

As this Tamu is a dessert lounge, it packs in more than 70 customers on its smart leather-look booth seating. There are also individual tables for larger groups, which will accommodate around 20 people. The decor is bright and airy and its corner plot location makes it all the more inviting.

The menu’s bigger than what's on offer on Broadway and this means more flavours of gelato, toppings galore for waffles, crêpes and pancakes and enough sundaes to sample once a month on a Sunday for the rest of the year.

And there's even more sugar on top at this Tamu, which is offering diners the chance to win two free desserts every month just by feeding back their visitor experience via www.tamu.co.uk.

The icing on the cake is a new gelato lab in the basement, which is used to create flavours of ice-cream unique to Tamu.

So, I'll be slowly making my way through the menu in the coming months. I've discovered that Tamu means 'sweet' in Swahili but my sweet tooth's going to be more impressed with the next menu item I'm going to devour – the Smores pancake.

Read this and salivate: A combination of warm and gooey marshmallow, milk chocolate sauce, crushed butter biscuits and chocolate curls, served with whipped cream and a jug of maple syrup. Hello Diabetes...

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It's official, wagamama is coming to Peterborough but my sources tell me we have to wait until the autumn!

The Long Causeway unit (next to Starbucks) has been undergoing light improvement works since March but for some reason it could take up to another five months for it to open for business.

PLEASE HURRY, I CAN'T WAIT THAT LONG! I've been a fan of wagamama's fresh Japanese-inspired cuisine for years and if it means getting it open sooner I'll take some annual leave and help the fitters to install a kitchen, a few woks and some old Stanground College PE benches to sit on.

When it does finally open expect to enjoy a variety of new and classic dishes from bowls of fragrant soup filled with noodles, meat or vegetables to curries, noodle dishes, salads and juices – all made fresh to order.

FAIRY GOOD QUIZ RESULT Here I am pictured with Anna's Hope founder Carole Hughes after our team finished a very respectable joint fourth in Global's (Heart FM) Make Some Noise Oxford v Cambridge Quiz Night.

The Posh legend that is Chris Turner passed away a year ago and now fans have an opportunity to ensure his legacy is never forgotten.

The CT5 Club (The Chris Turner Statue Fund Committee) has been formed and founding members are giving fans the opportunity to make a regular contribution towards the statue fund.

The statue will become a major monument and attraction, not only to Peterborough United but to the city as a whole. And by becoming a member of the CT5 Club, you'll be playing a big part towards its construction.

Membership is £10 per month (individual or family) and you get: • A Chris Turner tribute DVD • Named as a major contributor (must be a member for six continuous months) in the statue diary, which will be held in the club museum and available for public view • A certificate endorsed by the club in recognition of your contribution • Entry into a monthly prize draw • Exclusive members only events

Carole's clan didn't perform too well last year, so this time I (plus a few old timers) came to the rescue along with my 'pop music' significant other to ensure a confident finish among 20 other teams.

Big shouts to Rob Persani for being a confident team leader, Stewart Francis who swallowed an atlas and to Mary Vincent for demonstrating excellent allround general knowledge capability.

The evening raised more than £3k and this means extra support and rehabilitation for children and young people with brain tumours.

I should also mention the city's Visitor Information Centre team who didn't finish last despite some questionable choices in team membership...

>> Dave - sure you've had enough pizza? >> Zach and Axel - welcome to the world! >> Gary - time for a scoot run? >> Graham - next Gables? I'll try and come this time! >> Adam - thanks for being my camera boy >> Debs - are you lining up Ducati for me?

• Opportunities to enjoy other Posh incentives • Before and after entry to the Executive Suite on the day of unveiling, along with a limited edition numbered photo of the statue unveiling (available only to those that have made every payment up to the unveiling date) For more information and to sign up, visit www.thechristurnerstatue.co.uk

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Who remembers Rollers in Fengate from back in the late 1980s? I'm told there's a Rollers Family Skating session at Bushfield Leisure Centre but the original Rollers was bad a**. So many memories: snogging, hot-dog, mirrors, Bretton boys, rumbles, six-mile walks, perms, arrested, Don Johnson vest, Hubba Bubba, Rebel MC Street Tuff, mountain bike, Sony Walkman and Funky Cold Medina.

EDIE'S DALY READ Edie Daly is only a few weeks old and doesn't leave

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EU SERIOUS?

There are obviously a lot of serious questions being asked about potentially leaving the European Union if the nation votes to exit in June's referendum.

But perhaps the most important question was posted on the BBC's website.

“If we leave the EU does it mean we would be barred from the Eurovision Song Contest?” Sophie, Peterborough.

The response: Sophie from Peterborough, who asks the question, need not worry. We have consulted Alasdair Rendall, president of the UK Eurovision Fan Club, who says: "No, we would not be barred.

All participating countries must be a member of the European Broadcasting Union. The EBU – which is totally independent of the EU – includes countries both inside and

outside of the EU, and also includes countries such as Israel that are outside of Europe. Indeed the UK started participating in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1957, 16 years before joining the then EEC." It's comforting to know that of all the questions put to the BBC's news website, someone from Peterborough has their priorities right.

Sophie: thanks for making such a valid contribution to our city's stance on Europe.

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Home to Roost For the past few years it might’ve been all about doing a 60 Minute Makeover as many of us were stuck in the ‘improve don’t move’ rut, but forget the interior revamp, scatter cushions and a lick of paint – now it’s more Location, Location, Location as new homes are being built at a fast pace.

“The team behind the work are tradesmen the company’s used for 25 years so they’re experienced, reliable and produce a better home.”

If you’ve been thinking about your dream home, maybe now’s the time to make it a reality. How does 2 - 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms a fully integrated kitchen, a utility area, rear garden, patio and parking sound for starters? You can choose and personalise the interior and upgrade if you want to so here’s your chance to create your very own Grand Design!

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ow the market’s turned it’s a seller’s market so at last you can make the move you’ve been dreaming of, or with the Help To Buy scheme you can at last get your foot on the housing ladder.

Local housing developers Ashwood Homes are a previously well known family owned building company now returning to the property market. They’re currently all systems go on The Roostings, a development of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom homes in Crowland.

Chairman Ashley King is excited about their latest project – “Ashwood Homes has a past and well deserved reputation as a leading regional house builder.

“We have a tremendous opportunity to deliver this again in this newly launched company. Some of the old team have rejoined us and are looking forward to growing the company for many years to come.”

Construction manager Doug Bills says it’s the high standards that sets them apart.

“We’re building homes to be proud of – I wouldn’t do it otherwise. These are well finished, good solid properties that are second to none.

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Sales manager Nathan Marshall has worked in the industry for many years and is now the man in the know if you’re looking to buy one of these new homes.

“The quality of the build and well thought out sites make these homes that work for the people that will live in them, rather than just for what developers might want. Ashwood Homes aren’t only proving popular with first or second time buyers but several Crowland residents have also chosen to reserve properties.

“It’s in a fantastic location for Peterborough and those who commute with the new A16 bypass, so you can enjoy the benefits of a countryside location in a brand new home.”

Youngsters from the Southview Primary School came up with the name The Roostings for the new estate which looks perfect for families with its open green space at the centre, couples or if you just want your independence and your own place.

There’s a great mix of 50 traditional looking homes with a two bedroom property starting from £154,995 or a three bedroom from £169,995.

The marketing suite at Crowland So whether you’re nest building, need a change of scenery or have been itching to get a move on this brand new development in Crowland has it all.

The show home launches with a barbecue and entertainment at an open weekend at the end of June, so pop down and take a look.

Call Kim Lawrence in the sales office to book a viewing or appointment on 07740 880049 and visit www.ashwoodhomes.co

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ELEGANT DINING AT ORTON HALL For those looking to add some glamour into their life, and let’s face it, we all need it now and then, may I suggest a visit to the elegant, woodpanelled Huntly Restaurant at Best Western Plus at Orton Hall Hotel & Spa in Orton Longueville.

This stunning restaurant is set in 20 acres of beautiful parkland but is just minutes from the city centre and their ethos is focused around fine dining and a relaxed atmosphere.

The team of award winning chefs has worked hard to gain an AA Rosette and the Huntly Restaurant and the Sunday lunch menu are tailored to perfectly showcase the seasonal produce available, sourced from local suppliers where possible. The menu’s full of British style with a contemporary twist making the Huntly Restaurant the perfect complement to the elegance of the hotel.

After all that lovely food, there’s a welcoming lounge area where you can relax and soak up the atmosphere.

For more info and menus visit www.abacushotels.co.uk/orton-hallhotel-and-spa/dining and booking is on 01733 391111.

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The owner, Paulo Batista, greeted me with a warm welcome and explained – “Sabor Brasil is all about serving up fresh and delicious food in a bright and fun environment.”

The restaurant feels vibrant with its cool décor and lively music and since opening in December, Paolo says its popularity continues to grow – “My aim was to bring people together through their love of food and our menu reflects this with a traditional rodizio grill, sharer platters and tapas.”

I started my meal with some delicious warm bread, olives and fish pate, followed by prawns in garlic sauce finished off with one of Sabor Brasil’s famous Portuguese grill platters – a hugely satisfying combination of beef and pork steaks, ribs, piri piri chicken and rice, fries and a seasoned salad and all just £19 for two people to share. This is all on the lunchtime menu which

runs from 12.30 – 5.30pm Monday to Sunday.

The tapas menu runs from 12.30 – 11pm, Monday to Sunday with an extensive choice of dishes including prego no pao (beef steak on bread with

fries), chourico assado (flamed chorizo) and tabua de queijos (a mix of cheeses). You can also enjoy some great flavours from their rodizio grill and watch as the waiters slice and prepare the meat at your table – a favourite in Brazil and the flavours are just mouth-watering too.

Paulo is passionate about the food he serves and genuinely wants his guests to walk away with a smile on their faces.

Sabor Brasil is much more than a restaurant with a cocktail bar open until 2am at the weekends, salsa nights and a seafood festival in May, so go along and add some sunshine to your life!

For more info on events, menus and to book visit www.saborbrasilbar.co.uk.

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UR EVENT O Y T A LY A IT F A TASTE O I’m a big fan of pizza (obviously!) so I’m pleased to introduce Renato's Pizza Co – a new family run business with a difference.

They provide traditionally made stone baked, wood-fired pizza using only fresh and local ingredients where possible, catering for festivals, weddings, corporate events, birthdays and pretty much any occasion when good pizza is needed. They also run a feed the homeless scheme sharing their pizzas with those less fortunate in Peterborough. For more info email renatospizzaco@gmail.com. You can also follow their pizza journey on Instagram @RENATOS_PIZZA_CO.

PETERBOROUGH LOVES CURRY There’s a saying that there’s a club for everything and the Peterborough Curry Club is proof of that. Like your curry? Well you’re going to love this!

Peterborough Curry Club is a group of 200 curry fans on a mission to work their way through all the good curry houses in the Peterborough area, meeting most months to sample all styles of curry from India, Bangladesh, Nepal and even the Caribbean.

To make things even more fun, they’ve started rating each visit, with a winner to be announced at the end of the year.

Head over to www.peterboroughcurryclub.co.uk to sign up and join them at their next event. It’s a great way to get out and about, make new friends and of course, eat some delicious curry.

FLOURISH AND THRIVE WITH TRULY WHOLESOME It was lovely to meet up with Sharlene Belusevic, founder of Truly Wholesome, who works as a macrobiotic consultant and a holistic nutritionist amongst many other wonderful things. Sharlene opened my eyes to a wealth of knowledge on how we really are what we eat and how vegan wholefoods can transform our health and well-being. If you’d like to learn more about this holistic approach to food, you can join Sharlene as she guides you through a six week course, helping you to create delicious meals from plant based whole foods, starting April 30. For more info call 07845 439352 or email trulywholesome@outlook.com.

You can also find Truly Wholesome on Facebook /trulywholesome.

Have a food story you’d like to share? Been anywhere fancy this month for dinner? I’d love to see your foodie pics! Tweet us @espmagazine #ESPFoodFun or Facebook us on /ESPMagazine

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TOBY CARVERY - THE NEW KING OF THE PUDDINGS

Forget afternoon tea, it’s all about indulgent ice cream sundaes, cake and mouth-watering puds so when you fancy a real treat head to the Toby Carvery in Hampton.

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e all know they’re famous for cooking a cracking roast dinner, but they’ve now launched an all singing, all dancing pudding menu for spring/summer 2016.

The restaurant now boasts a great new look after a recent refurb with added partitions to give it an intimate feel and softer lighting. It’s the ideal place to gather your family together or catch up with a friend over a slice of cake and then head off to the shops.

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Manager Sean Johnson says – “Here at the Toby Carvery, we pride ourselves on offering variety in taste and cost and our new pudding menu reflects that. We have always been known as the King of the roast dinner but now we are leading the way on delicious puddings too.”

with milk chocolate, soft caramel, biscuit, dairy ice cream, toffee fudge, Belgian chocolate sauce and a crisp wafer – yes that pudding really does exist – or prefer a more traditional dessert like baked vanilla cheesecake or treacle sponge there’s something for everyone.

Inspired by fresh and sunny flavours, this new menu well and truly caters for those

The new beautifully prepared desserts are just perfect for celebrations and special occasions.

Go wild and indulge in a Toby Summer Special, diving into a magnificent strawberry sundae with all the extras!

“..we pride ourselves on offering variety in taste and cost and our new pudding menu reflects that.” with a sweet tooth with an amazing range of puddings, sundaes, sweets and specials. You can enjoy them after a roast (if you have room!) or just pop in and indulge in a dessert whenever you like.

So whether you fancy a Munchies Sundae

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To compliment their fabulous puds there’ve also launched a new drinks menu for those lovely sunny days ahead so you can also enjoy a refreshing long drink with your delightful dessert.

Just drop in or book if you have a large party by calling 01733 565392 or take advantage of their great new online booking service at www.tobycarvery.co.uk/restaurants/east-ofengland/peterboroughhampton

HAPPY 200th ISSUE OF ESP!

WIN A £200 GIFT CARD TO SPEND AT QUEENSGATE So what would you spend it on?

As we celebrate our fabulous 200th issue we’ve teamed up with Queensgate Shopping Centre to give you the chance to spend £200 of lovely lolly on whatever you choose at virtually any store in the centre.

We wanted to spoil our readers and with over 90 stores to choose from you’ll certainly be spoilt for choice if you’re our winner.

From great fashions to gadgets, beauty to toys and homeware to gifts you’ll be able to enjoy a full shopathon with the Queensgate Gift Card pre-loaded with the cash.

ENTER NOW There can be only one winner of the £200 Queensgate Gift Card and you only stand a chance if you get your name in our shopping bag!

To enter just text ESP200 on the number shown, or email us with ESP200 in the header, including your name, age, address and contact number and tell us what you like most about ESP Magazine.

The closing date is 18/04/16 at 5pm, a name will then be drawn at random. Usual competition rules apply, there will be no other prize or cash alternative, winner will be notified and name checked in the May issue.

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HAPPY 200th ISSUE! 1998

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When we published the very first issue of ESP Magazine back in December 1998 with Robbie Williams adorning our front cover, who knew we would see our 200th issue in print?

Ever since then we’ve grown and evolved along with the city and spread our message far and wide about all the good things greater Peterborough has to offer.

We’ve shouted about local talent, supported our city’s events, applauded anyone who’s achieved success in their field and caught up with the many celebrities who’ve visited over the years.

Despite being a free monthly publication we’ve always worked as hard as if it were a paid for title, and researched and produced editorial features and distributed news read by around 63,000 readers each month thanks to the support of local advertisers, and we thank you.

Thousands of readers grab a copy of ESP each month and it’s always been your magazine – it’s simply all about sharing the great things about this area and encouraging everyone of any age who wants to, to get out and enjoy it.

It’s easy to moan about where you live, but there’s so much good stuff going on and ESP has always been there to mark the changes and make sure you don’t miss out. We have more comedy clubs than ever, a cracking local live music scene, we’ve finally seen the dining out quarter become established bringing a more varied night time offer and more big names and events are heading our way. Things are looking up in the city and ESP is here to reflect that.

All of our team are local and over the years we’ve always tried to give dozens of contributors the chance to get published and get involved. We have a great team, many of whom have been with ESP for many years now who are all dedicated to bringing you the best of what Peterborough has to offer, getting out there and supporting the scene.

Other publications may have come and gone over the years but we’re proud to still be here and be the premier leisure and lifestyle magazine representing Peterborough and all that’s great about the area.

Get involved by following us on Twitter and facebook and check our website where there’s always even more news every month.

Thanks to all of our fabulous team, our loyal readers and to the many local businesses who’ve supported us – here’s to the next 100 issues!

Sharon McAllister Editor www.espmag.co.uk Twitter: @espmagazine Facebook: espmagazine

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paparazzi Caught in the act?

BARS, BIKES AND BIRTHDAYS… This month our Paparazzi crew have been out at the fourth birthday celebrations of the Serenity Loves salon and crèche on Oundle Road. Happy Birthday to Jo and the team!

We joined the Peterborough Lambretta and Vespa Scooter Club for their charity Easter Egg Run, and photographer Mike Harris brings us the last Paparazzi shots at The Dragon in Werrington for now, as we say thanks and farewell to Stuart Simmonds who’s moving on to pastures new. Thanks for all the support Stuart and good luck!

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Pep Cipriano, Man About Town columnist since 1999.

I joined ESP when it was six months old and we pioneered photographing and publishing photos of weekend revellers in our Paparazzi pages.

Back in the late 1990s, before the introduction of camera

phones, no-one went out at the weekend with a camera. I was the first to bring a camera into bars and clubs and the reaction was epic â&#x20AC;&#x201C; me and my ESP Paparazzi crew felt like we'd risen to celebrity status overnight!

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NEW INDOOR TRAMPOLINE PARK SET TO BOUNCE INTO THE CITY! with the most operating experience,” says Gary.

“Trampolining in a well-managed environment, is plenty of fun and improves overall fitness levels and general health.

Time to ‘Bounce’ with excitement as a new indoor trampoline park is set to open in Peterborough!

Rebound Leisure Group Limited (RLG) are behind Bounce, the new project which will bring us a massive trampoline playground for kids and adults for fun and fitness.

The park consists of a main arena with wall-to-wall interconnected trampolines, as well as a dodgeball court, a world-standard foam pit, slam dunk hoops, a gladiator pit, fitness challenge zone, gymnastics runways, and a specialist softplay zone for children 2 to 5 years old.

Bounce also has an arcade, Bounce

Central café, and birthday party areas, including dedicated VIP party rooms. Bounce has created the revolutionary Reboot Fitness program, a bootcamp style exercise class incorporating drills only possible on trampolines. It’s designed for everyone, plus it provides a great location for school, team, club and company outings, including the option of private hire.

It’ll be located at 1 Wedgwood Way, Bretton (at the roundabout between the ice skating rink and bowling centre) and promises to be a new

and exciting entertainment option for all ages and fantastic for families.

There’s plenty of room for everyone at Bounce which can accommodate over 150 people per hour!

“From the outset, RLG has worked to be a global leader for indoor trampoline park safety and operations. RLG is a member of the Safety Committee of the International Association of Indoor Trampoline Parks and contributes to international best practices for trampoline park design, construction and management of safe trampoline parks. Additionally, RLG trampoline parks are fully compliant with ASTM and TUV standards.”

Gary Knill the entrepreneur behind the scheme, who also manages Bounce Indoor Trampoline Parks and Jump Boxx Indoor Trampoline Parks elsewhere in the UK, says they focus on safety first, knowing fun will follow!

Even more good news – it’ll bring more than 50 jobs to the area when it opens. Olympic athlete Louis Smith will be opening Bounce next month, so keep an eye out for the official launch date in ESP if you'd like to see him trial their gymnastic runway.

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Cast: Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr, Tom Holland Directors: The Russo Brothers

Release dates were correct at time of going to press but could be subject to change.

It’s Captain America (Chris Evans), Falcon (Anthony Mackie), Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) and Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) versus Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), War Machine (Don Cheadle), Vision (Paul Bettany) and newbie Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman) – in a summer blockbuster that is already being billed as Avengers 2.5.

After the mass destruction of New York City, Sokovia and other cities across the world, political powers now want the Avengers to be made accountable for their actions – which causes a major rift between former allies Steve Rogers (Evans), who is against the idea, and Tony Stark (Downey Jr), who is for it.

catastrophic enough, a wild card in the form of a teenage Spider-man (Tom Holland) is thrown into the mix, and surviving bad guy from Captain America’s last standalone outing, Crossbones (Frank Grillo), is out for revenge. And there’s the added problem of Daniel Bruhl’s Baron Zemo too.

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READY TO TAKE THE TOUR? The Tour of Cambridgeshire just got bigger with a new Tour of Colour 5k run and party added to what’s become a huge festival weekend.

It’s all being staged at Peterborough Arena on Friday June 3 ahead of the cycling weekend. You’ll follow a route and get colour blasted in various colour zones while you run, walk, skip or dance around the Tour of Colour 5k.

This massive cycling weekend proved a huge success when it was launched last year and we were proud to see such a fantastic event come to Peterborough. Thousands of cyclists set off from Peterborough Arena on a closed road circuit and we’d never seen anything quite like it.

Now this year things have got even better with the addition of a 5k run and after party with a difference. The new Tour of Colour is something totally different and we can’t wait!

That’s all then followed by the most amazing after party where a huge sound system, pumping music and amazing effects will have you dancing and enjoying a drink with your friends until around 11pm.

Get signed up soon as places are limited.

Don’t worry, all colour is 100% safe, edible, biodegradable, and beautifully bright. This is an excellent opportunity to be a big kid, be wild and completely crazy for a day; another tick on your bucket list!

Then of course it’s the cycling weekend when the Tour of Cambridgeshire gets underway with the Chrono on Saturday June 4

and continues with the Gran Fondo on Sunday June 5.

The Tour of Cambridgeshire is unlike any other mass participation event in the UK. Uniquely the event caters for everyone whether you’re an elite racer, an athletic sports rider, a challenge rider, or just out to test yourself in a more leisurely way on your bike, on closed roads, around the stunning Cambridgeshire countryside.

ToC is the UK’s only Amateur World Championship qualifier event as well

as being the most perfect event for riders wanting to raise money for the charity that is close to their heart. There’s a shorter route available for any rider not wishing to take part in the full 80.2 miles.

ToC is a cycling festival with a major cycling EXPO, family entertainment, dance workshops, as well as youth and disability cycling and running events all on site at Peterborough Arena. Bring on the summer!

Early bird tickets for the Tour of Colour 5k are £20 (normal price £25). www.tourofcolour.com Entries spaces are nearly full for the Tour of Cambridgeshire so don’t miss out on yours – enter now on www.tourofcambridgeshire.com.

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Liam Hollis is quite possibly the country's youngest Mustang owner, which would explain why he's probably the happiest 22 year-old I've ever met.

He's had the keys to his 2015 Mustang since December and added to it earlier this year with a lovely 1988 2.8 V6 XR4x4 Ford Sierra Turbo Technics. Now we're talking.

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I met up with Liam and his Ford beauties and as much as I appreciate the history and heritage of the Mustang, it was the Sierra that filled me with memories of yesteryear.

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nearly 30 years old but it still holds its own in the performance stakes and is making 220bhp to all four wheels.

"It's fun to drive and has bags of character because of its age. It'll backfire from time to time, the body roll is horrific and it's got that typical old Ford smell of fuel inside the cabin but I still love it."

The Sierra needs a bit of TLC to bring it back to tiptop condition and the Mustang, despite being only four months old, has had a bit of tinkering done to it too.

"Only that I'm averaging seven miles to the gallon!

I'm becoming a bit obsessive too, so my fiancé Amy and friends tell me. In car parks I always find the spot that's empty, so no-one can open their car door onto mine and I clean both cars every weekend. When it rains I always dry them off before they go in the garage, I guess that's a bit too much!"

But at least at 22 years of age, Liam's got his two dream cars, right? Wrong. "Well, yes I own two of my dream cars but the ultimate car I'd love is a 1969 Dodge Charger in black." The boy's obsessed and I can't blame him. The Charger's in my dream garage too... along with a Chevy Camaro, Chevy Impala, Ford Galaxie, Buick Riviera, Pontiac GTO... the list goes on.

Liam's a member of Collide Car Club (search on Facebook). It's a proper petrol head community and anyone with a passion for cars should check it out.

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SCOOTER FANS HIT THE ROAD FOR GOOD CAUSES ESP’s Mikey Clarke caught up with local scooter fans for the annual Peterborough Egg Run and ride out…

Sue Ryder, Thorpe Hall Hospice, where they were used by staff at their annual fundraising egg hunt – which raises money to support the great work the Hospice does.

Other eggs were taken to The Manor Respite Home & Activities Centre, which promotes the welfare of children with both learning and physical disabilities and enhances their transition to adulthood. The eggs were shared out between the children using the centre.

On Saturday March 12, many Peterborough residents saw something you don’t see every day.

And many locals who didn’t see it, heard it!

What am I referring to? The Peterborough Lambretta & Vespa Scooter Club’s annual Easter Egg Run. In March 1997, a few local scooterists got together to donate Easter Eggs to numerous worthy causes across the city. This has grown in popularity and size year on year.

2016 saw 190 scooters leaving the Cherry Tree Pub on Oundle Road to deliver approximately 1500 - 2000 Easter Eggs in a mass ride out.

Many of these were delivered to

Another venue to benefit from the 2016 Egg Run was Peterborough City Hospital, Amazon Ward – which provides specialist treatments for children up to the age of 16. It also cares for children with long term illnesses.

According to Leigh Moore (one of the event organisers), the eggs were – and always are – very well received. Leigh also wanted to thank everyone for their support and donations.

The PLVSC members meet regularly and whilst there are some amazing customised machines and some real enthusiasts, everyone’s welcome who just likes the scooter scene.

Look up The Peterborough Lambretta & Vespa Scooter Club for updates on events such as this and more.

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Sometimes it’s easy to forget to ‘treat your feet’ in your daily or even weekly beauty regime. That’s why I couldn’t resist popping down to Barkers beauty suppliers to try out a Callus Peel.

Healthy Peterborough has been launched, a brand new website to help us all prevent and tackle those common health issues. It will help all of us to manage our diet, and kick those niggling habits.

Dr Liz Robin, Director of Public Health for Peterborough City Council, said: "We understand that it can be confusing for people to know what a healthy diet looks like or the best way to exercise, as there is so much conflicting information out there.

"We want to give local people trustworthy and medically proven advice on how to stay healthier for longer. By making simple changes, such as eating less fat or doing 30 minutes of brisk walking five times a week, people can make a big difference to their own health and increase their overall life expectancy."

It took about half an hour, and simply involved having wet flannels with a magical substance placed on my feet, and after waiting a few minutes all the hard skin on the bottom of my feet came off easily.

They felt baby soft afterwards!

Barkers supply a number of local beauty houses with the Callus Peel, including our friends at Serenity Loves – so you can give it a go too.

Check it out here: www.healthypeterborough.org.uk along with the Healthy Peterborough Facebook page and Twitter @HealthyPboro to get some great tips for a healthier lifestyle that will make you feel fab.

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Georgia transformed my bitten and tired looking nails into sparkling gems – plus the red nail varnish she chose is perfect for a winter to spring period.

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There are some great events and top names coming our way this year and ESP’s Mikey Clarke grabbed a word with comedian Bill Bailey, who’s performing at the Peterborough Arena this summer… it’s quoted back to you a lot?” I asked. “Precisely!”

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In his previous shows I’ve seen, Bill often talks about disasters that have happened during family holidays. Does he secretly hope things will go wrong to give him material? “I’d love for funny things to happen during our travels but what actually ends up happening most of the time are things I wouldn’t wish upon anyone.

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he gap between how we imagine our lives to be and how they really are is the subject of Bill Bailey’s latest show Limboland. The comedy genius is bringing it to the Peterborough Arena on Saturday June 4 – and I can’t wait.

I’ve been to see many of his shows in the past and am just blown away by how multi-talented this man is.

I recently had the pleasure of speaking to Bill (yes, we’re on first name terms!) to talk about the tour and what us Peterborians can expect. “I should be nicely warmed up by the time I reach Peterborough,” he said. “Limboland has been going on for about 2 years now. The show is pretty well travelled. I’ve been to Australia, New Zealand, the Far East, and it’s been all around the UK once already. This is the second leg of the UK run with a West End stint in-between.”

I wondered if during those two years, the show had evolved throughout the months. He told me – “Very much so. Throughout the 2 years l have got bored of some jokes and replaced them with others. It’s probably an entirely different show from when I first started the tour. Also, the material might change a little depending on where I am. The material will certainly change from time to time but the core elements of my shows are there. There is of course a lot of music and a lot of anecdotal stuff.

It’s the most personal show I’ve done in a while.”

It was good to hear that the music remains on the agenda. It wouldn’t be the same without a song or two. I asked if he could reveal any of the tracks

we’ll be hearing. “I’ll be performing my own 1930s Berlin cabaret version of Happy Birthday. It’s a rather annoying and tedious song so I felt it was due an upgrade. I’ve also written a song for Adele, but I’m not sure if she’ll want it. It’s called ‘You left me, but I’m not going to go on about it’.”

“For example, I wanted to take the whole family to see the Northern Lights in Norway. I thought it was going to be a magical experience – us shushing through the snow whilst gazing at the Northern Lights overhead. What happened was very different. It was instead a dogsled white knuckle ride in the dark, being pulled by baying hounds in minus 22 temperatures. It was really scary for all of us. There were people screaming and for a short while we even lost my father-in-law, who fell off the back – and we all thought he was a goner. I had a horrible sense of guilt as it was all my idea.”

I asked Bill where his passion for music came from. “It’s always been there,” he said. “As a tiny toddler I would play notes on the piano. When I was 3 or 4 I would start to play actual tunes on the piano, and I’ve loved doing it ever since.

“I taught myself how to play the guitar, amongst other things. Any instrument I could pick up, I would try and get a tune out of it.

“When I first started out in comedy I would only have brief moments on the stage and would have to be set up very quickly so I’d take a guitar with me – something that was light and practical. Many years later when I got my first stint at the Edinburgh Festival, I realised I was going to be in one place for three weeks, so for the first time I brought a piano along. It was at that moment I had an Epiphany. I realised I could play all kinds of things on the stage in all kinds of styles. A door had opened to a style of musical comedy I hadn’t considered before. And it’s evolved from there.”

This time Bill says he won’t be including the Oud in his list of bizarre instruments though. “I’ve retired the Oud until further notice,” he laughed. For those that have seen Bill Bailey’s show Dandelion Mind, you’ve probably guessed why the comedian has locked away that particular instrument. “I imagine

And finally, I’d always been curious with comedians as to whether they constantly felt the pressure to be funny all the time, such as at dinner parties or speaking to a waiter. “People certainly have an expectation of you. It’s an occupational hazard so you have to expect that. Sometimes people will look at you like they’re waiting for you to tell a joke – and at times like that, it’s good to have a quip up your sleeve.”

To book tickets for his summer gig at Peterborough Arena visit www.peterborougharena.com/ events/bill-bailey-limboland-june-2016/ Read Mikey’s full interview with Bill on www.espmag.co.uk

“The page that says my favourite song about New York is the one where Tom Jones sings 'Well you can leave Manhattan'.”

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"More Techno less Trump!" Mikey runs into a protester during the US election campaign.

Who ya gonna call? The New York fire department that's who!

This is the location of the Ghostbusters HQ, from the classic 1984 film that we refuse to let this summer’s remake ruin.

In real life it's home of the Hook & Ladder 8 fire crew who’ve commemorated the film with this piece of pavement art.

To celebrate ESP's 200th issue (the most mahoosive magazining milestone in Peterboroughian history) myself and roving reporter Mikey Clarke decided to dig deep in our pocket full of dreams, put on our vagabond shoes and stray right through the very heart of it… in New York, New York… (and when I say New York, New York, I mean the American city rather than the closed-down nightclub in town.)

The concrete jungle where dreams are made of...

In front of the famous ice rink at the Rockefeller Centre.

"Let the snowfall when the sky's full"... Mikey chills out in snow covered Central Park.

Ellen's Stardust Diner is home of the singing waitstaff. A retro restaurant serving American classics where the waiters and waitresses, all aspiring Broadway stars, sing in-between service. www.ellensstardustdiner.com

Jess Glynne's ginger locks on the front of ESP proved strangely effective at hailing down yellow taxi cabs.

"No place I'd rather be"... seeing the Statue of Liberty and trying not to drop ESP into the Hudson River.

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"The bright lights will make you feel brand new".

Times Square, the centre of New York’s night time entertainment gets introduced to ESP.

They even let me join in during 'Don't Stop Believing'.

And if ESP ever launches a New York edition we found the perfect magazine stand!

COMEDY GIGS CRESSET COMEDY CLUB

29 APR

Observational maestro Mark Maier headlines the show – he's a regular member of the world renowned Comedy Store Players. Support comes from surreal Welsh comic Noel James who’ll be delivering a rich diet of puns and bizarre flights of fancy plus rising star Suzi Ruffle who's been supporting Alan Carr on his UK tour. Compere for the show is David Ward.

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ALL-STAR STAND UP COMEDY TOUR

10 MAY

The Cresset always bring us great comedy and next month the team bring us four heavyweight comics in the biggest comedy tour of the year.

Featuring double Sony Award winner and star of Mock The Week Gary Delaney, top comedy trickster and star of BBC 1's The Magicians Pete Firman, Kiwi Compere Jarred Christmas and unbeaten legend, Never Mind The Buzzcocks team captain and one of Channel 4's 100 Greatest Stand-ups in the world Sean Hughes.

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Brazilian Rodizio start at 6.30pm

There's a CD single of Sam Smith's 'Writing's On The Wall', the Oscar winning theme song from the latest Bond film SPECTRE, up for grabs.

Portuguese grills 12pm till 5.30

The winner will be the first name drawn out of the hat who can tell me who the man (pictured above) reading ESP is and his entertainment connection to Peterborough (and no he's not related to Sam Smith!).

Tapas 12pm till 10.30pm

Email your answers to me at steve.gonzalez@espmag.co.uk.

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

At the start of this season, we made a conscious decision at the football club to try and make the match day experience more inclusive and decided to build on what we started to achieve last year with our young flag bearers playing a huge part in the pre-match build-up.

Tony Broughton has worked tirelessly contacting these junior football clubs and looks after them all on a match day and already has a reserve list for the 2016 - 2017 campaign, which shows the level of interest.

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n fact, since the start of the campaign, we’ve been able to work with local football teams from across the region to allow over 750 youngsters aged under the age of 16 to play a pivotal role in the entertainment and activity on the pitch prior to kick-off.

In recent weeks, we’ve also introduced a penalty shoot-out package for the half-time interval because of the sheer number of local junior clubs that want to get involved, which has taken our interaction levels to over 1,000 kids in just a few months.

Those kids always enjoy themselves.

We’re always receiving feedback from their coaches or parents expressing what a memorable day it was, being so close to the first team and getting to see behind the scenes at the ABAX Stadium. That is always so pleasing to hear.

Everyone behind the scenes is working extremely hard to increase the attendances at the football club and by giving these youngsters a day they will never forget, we hope that we can tempt them back on a regular basis.

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Chief Executive Bob Symns said: “What we’re trying to do here, which is very important for us moving forward, is to get to a place where we are happy as a football club with our fan engagement levels.

Turning up to a football game on a Saturday is wonderful, but we want to give them more than just the 90 minutes that occur on the pitch.

“Having all these events, trying to introduce new ideas and initiatives is vitally important and we’ve worked hard to put together these packages to encourage youngsters and in turn their parents, to the ABAX Stadium.

“The fans are the lifeblood of the club, always have been and always will be and the more we can do to entertain them and interact with them, the better the benefits will be.

It’s great to see so many junior football teams joining forces with us

and long may that continue,” Symns said.

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NIGHTlife Your guide to the night time scene

VANITY LEGENDS IN THE RED ROOM The Vanity team returns to the Red Room on Friday April 1 and once again they’ve lined up Peterborough’s most notorious urban DJs; T-Rex (The Park, Karma) Supa T (The Park), Rob T (Envy), AJ (Faith), Nick T (Envy, Toho) to come through and jump on the decks.

This collection of DJs have entertained you at the most popular urban venues over the past 20 years and they’ll take you on a nostalgic journey and remind you of some of those classic moments from their club nights back in the day.

For more info, head to facebook.com/vanitynights and check out all the mixtapes on mixcloud.com/vanityclubnights.

THE RUDE BOYS REUNION Calling all rude boys and rude girls! Let us tell you about a one off night in the city – The Rude Boy Reunion – which promises to be a cool night of musical vibes and memories featuring DJs Selecter Malachi, Eddie Nash, Julz and Derek Forbes playing all you cool cats the old school sounds of bluebeat, original ska, rocksteady and two tone. Yes the rude boys are coming back to town on Friday April 29 at Radius. Tickets are £5 on 07525 401302 or 07979 149352 or more on the door.

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The Weekend-Offenders present The Weekend-Offensive in Stamford on Saturday April 23, 10pm until late. Enjoy a night of decadent tunes as Darren James, Matu and Simon Dineen play the ‘baddest house in the area’. That’s quite a statement so make sure you check these boys out to see if they can live up to it. We’d say they certainly can if their past nights are anything to go by!

You can catch one of Peterborough’s top house DJs playing at The Solstice throughout this spring and summer so make sure you show your support for local talent and enjoy a night out at one of Peterborough’s hottest music spots too. Join Jason as he plays some cracking tunes every Friday throughout April. He’ll be joined by Rosco Greenwood on Friday April 22 so you can enjoy double the quality tunes!

OLD SCHOOL BEATS ARE BACK! Back Beatz is a new hardcore classics and old skool night starting in Peterborough, kicking off on Saturday April 9 from 8pm - 2am at Club Caliente in Parnwell. Gracing the decks will be Chris Unknown from Quosh Records alongside one of the UK’s top MCs Peterborough man, MC Storm. Tickets are £7 on the door, there’s more info on their Facebook events page so visit www.facebook.com/events/167909 7762330339/.

ECLECTIC BALLROOM @ EDEN Unless you’ve been living in space, you should really know the cool duo that are Eclectic Ballroom by now. Let these two cool cats Jim and Zed play you the dirtiest funk, soul and disco you've ever heard from 11pm - 3am every Saturday in Eden at The Solstice.

PINCHPUNCH002 AT CAFÉ 24 Music shakers, makers and lovers head to Café 24, Lincoln Road, on Friday April 1 from 10pm 4am with resident and guest DJs for a night of house through to techno. The night will also be streamed live on Youtube and there’ll be a live Twitter & Instagram wall for people to post tweets and pictures to (it's really cool!). Sets are recorded for download on the PinchPunchUK Facebook page too. Entry’s just £3.

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“To have built something like this isn’t a one-man show, they believe in me and the event and I’ll be forever thankful for their support.

“Music is everything; it's the one thing that connects us all.

Imagine a world without it…”

Now as I may have mentioned once or twice, or possibly even 200 times (see what I did there?), this issue is extra special as it marks the 200th time the ESP crew have lovingly put the mag together for you lot to enjoy. I thought it was only right that for my Nightlife interview, I featured a DJ who’s brought something extra special to Peterborough. Ladies, gentlemen and everyone else, let me introduce to you Russell James who’s managed to make

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Sunday nights fun again with the launch of House Proud – bringing house music outside and onto the terrace at The Solstice on Sundays.

House Proud into a Sunday event and the opening of the SolGarden terrace was perfect timing – you could say the rest is history.”

I caught up with Russell to chat music, music and more music.

For those that haven’t been to House Proud, you can expect to be welcomed as part of a music community and there’s something very magical about starting the event in the sun and finishing under the stars.

Russell says: “I originally launched House Proud at Mission in Leeds nine years ago and decided to bring it back home for Peterborough heads to enjoy after noticing that most people seemed to be heading to the train station every weekend in search of better times!

“After spending so much time in Leeds, a university city with a buzzing music scene, you get used to a Sunday being accepted as a night that people want to go out and let their hair down, or carry on from the night before in some cases.

“I decided that I wanted to turn

House music fans are treated to some of the finest tunes known to man and this is down to Russell and his resident DJs’ wealth of music knowledge and genuine passion for DJing.

Joining Russell to make these events epic is Drew Tilney, Martin Smith and Sean Johnson who have their own loyal set of followers who make up part of the crowd on the dance floor.

Russell continues – “The

“I’ve made some of my best friends through the love of music and have been introduced to some great people.”

I’m fully behind anyone that has a goal in mind and goes for it and I genuinely believe that Russell and his team have made House Proud a fantastic event in the city which has paved the way for other events – you can never have too many good tunes playing from the bars in any city centre.

His passion for music shines through in the way he talks and ultimately in his sets.

“Music genuinely means the world to me and has always been a way for me to express myself.”

So make sure you keep bank holiday Sundays free and make your way to the SolGarden at the Solstice to dance the afternoon, evening, night and early morning away!

Queue jump tickets are usually released on the Thursday before each event, you can pick them up from the Solstice and to get connected with Russell and House Proud online, visit: russelljamesmusic.com twitter @russelljamesdj twitter @houseprouduk Facebook houseproudmusicuk

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BLUESWATER ARE BACK!

Edinburgh-based rhythm and blues band, The Blueswater, will be bringing their award-winning show ‘Blues!’ to the Stamford Arts Centre on April 29.

One of the few winners of the ‘Mervyn Stutter Spirit of the Edinburgh Fringe’ award in 2012, the show plays through a 90-year history of blues music in just 90 minutes. It features an 11-piece band who take the audience on a journey ranging from early blues songs from the Mississippi Delta to the modern stylings of Jack White.

Scotland-based musicians who perform regularly across the United Kingdom and internationally.

They’ve successfully visited the venue before and frontman and show producer Felipe Schrieberg told ESP – “We have filled the venue with past performances and we're hoping to do this for a third time.”

‘Blues!’ enjoyed its world premiere at the 2011 Edinburgh Fringe and is the creation of the members of The Blueswater, a group of young,

So how did all these people get together?

“It’s a common interest in the

same genre of music really,” Felipe explained. “We all love listening to and playing the blues, and we constantly discover together, the amazing variety in what seems to be such simple music. Through its time, musicians would take the simple structure of blues music, and mould it to their own styles that reflected their cultural surroundings. Whether the big band bombast of the jazz age, the overdriven guitar sounds of the British blues movement, or the funk music of black urban musicians in the 1970s.”

‘Blues!’ pays homage to those styles and showmen who influenced that genre, which in turn has left its indelible stamp on modern music.

Seats are limited so I’d get your ticket soon on 01780 763203.

THE PIANO MAN IS ON THE WAY! Following on from his highly-acclaimed reunion concerts in the USA with Billy Joel’s original touring band, Elio Pace visits the Key Theatre as part of his UK tour celebrating the phenomenal music of Billy Joel.

The extremely talented Elio is very well known locally and in the show he features the extensive list of hits that Billy Joel has written and performed over his career – Uptown Girl, Just The Way You Are and My Life as well as fan favourites such as Tell Her About It, Start the Fire and Piano Man. Supported by his sixpiece band, Elio will bring the The Billy Joel Songbook

to life. The impresario Bill Kenwright, who recently brought all those quality West End shows to The Broadway has featured Elio in the past and he’s quoted as saying – “The minute I first set eyes on Elio – as the leader of the band in one of my musicals – I knew that he was special. In a world of wannabes, nearlies, and tryers – he was the real thing!”

Mr Kenwright is rarely wrong, and I don’t think you will be either if you book your ticket for Friday April 8 on 01733 207239.

RUBY AND THE STONES @ THE KEY Two acts that I’ve seen live before are booked to appear in a busy month at the Key Theatre.

I’ve caught the Counterfeit Stones a few times (Broadway and Beer Festival) and they always entertain brilliantly with their musicianship and their satirical tribute act to the World’s Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band.

Lead singer, Nick Dagger does a brilliant impersonation of Mick and was good entertainment in character for listeners to my radio interviews with him on Lite FM. Catch them live on Friday April 22.

A week before that, Ruby Turner appears at the Key on Sunday April 17. For many years Ruby’s been regarded as having one of the greatest voices the UK’s ever produced. Ruby can breathe life and meaning into

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a song whether it’s a passionate soaring ballad or a soulful up-tempo groove. Her career to date has been sensational with major tours, film, TV and theatre appearances.

She had a string of chart hits including the best ever version of ‘I’d Rather Go Blind’ and many accolades comparing her voice to Aretha Franklin and to Janis Joplin. That is undoubtedly why for the last few years she is the anchor in the vocal department of the Jools Holland Rhythm & Blues Orchestra. The seal of approval from Jools for musicianship is like a product receiving the Royal Crest.

Tickets for either show are on 01733 207239 or www.vivacity-peterborough.com

CHRIS IS KING OF NEW YORK It was great to hear that a former music student from Peterborough Regional College was recently invited to perform at the unique Lead Belly Fest in New York.

Chris King Robinson has steadily established a huge reputation in the music world. In 2013 his popularity began to soar and after racking up the views on YouTube he quickly established himself as the #1 Most Followed Blues Guitarist Worldwide on Twitter, a status he then gained again in 2015 amassing 620,000 followers in the process. His popularity was so, that his first ever single went to No.1 on the iTunes and Amazon Blues charts, just one day after its release.

Chris’ appearance at the tribute concert was in the world renowned Carnegie Hall in New York City. This was the site of Lead Belly's legendary last performance in 1949 and was a sell out event with over 3000 people in the audience and acts such as five-time Grammy Award-winner Buddy Guy, Eric Burdon of The Animals, Marky Ramone, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Edgar Winter, Walter Trout and Tom Paley, who played with Lead Belly in 1949.

Chris said – "It was an unbelievable experience. I was introduced on stage by Marky Ramone, and next to my dressing room was Buddy Guy’s dressing room! I got to hang out with him, he was really cool, sat and chatted with me about old stories of him and Jimi Hendrix back when they were in the UK. I also got to hang out with Walter Trout who, along with Buddy, is one of my big heroes. It was a real dream come true!”

Chris is in demand in Europe and the USA so we may have to wait a while for another chance to see one of Peterborough’s very own.

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AGI JAROCKA Charters, Town Bridge

OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH DAVE The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road

FRI MAR 25 CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION Charters, Town Bridge JOEL EVANS The Fayre Spot, Bretton LOOSE ROCKET Axe & Cleaver, Boston OPEN ACOUSTIC SESSIONS WITH DAVE AND PHIL The Boat Inn, Whittlesey ROCK OUT The Crown, Lincoln Road THE NUGGETS Brewery Tap, Westgate THE SOUND INJECTORS George and Angel, Crowland TIGER CLUB The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

SAT MAR 26 3 PARTS DIRT The Swiss Cottage, Woodston CAUSTIC LIGHTS The Peacock, London Road FLASHBACK PHOTOGRAPH Charters, Town Bridge IRON FIST The Crown, Lincoln Road RADIUS 45 The Old Coach House, Market Deeping REVOLVER The Golden Fleece, Stamford SOULED OUT The Burghley Club, Burghley Road THE NUGGETS The London Inn, Stamford THE SOUND INJECTORS Ebeneezers, Woodston THUNDERHEAD Prince of Wales Feathers, Castor

SUN MAR 27 CUTTIN LOOSE The Stage, Market Deeping FRANKLY MY DEAR The Letter B, Whittlesey JUST JOSH NEWMAN The Peacock, London Road LEXIE GREEN & THE INDIGO BLUE The Brewery Tap, Westgate PENNYLESS Charters, Town Bridge

FRI APR 1 CUTTIN LOOSE The Masons Arms, Bourne ELECTRIC WARRIORS The Crown, Lincoln Road FALLEN BREAKS The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road HOOKER The Dragon, Werrington KICKBACK The Cock Inn, Werrington THE MALINGERERS The Swiss Cottage, Woodston THE SIMPLETONE + GHOSTS OF MACHINES + SIREN Mama Liz's, Stamford THE TOM WRIGHT BAND The Peacock, London Road THIRD STONE FROM THE SUN The Burghley Club, Burghley Road

SAT APR 2 707 The Crown , Lincoln Road ARC NATION Prince of Wales Feathers, Castor AUSTIN GOLD The Cock Inn, Werrington CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION The Burghley Club, Burghley Road GROOVE CARTELL Charters, Town Bridge HIGH ROLLERS George and Angel, Crowland HOOKER The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road MIND THE GAP The Swiss Cottage, Woodston MOTOR CITY VIPERS (TICKETS) The Brewery Tap, Westgate RAMSHACKLE SERENADE The Green Man, Stamford ROYAL MONSTER The Dragon, Werrington THE CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION Burghley Club, Burghley Road THE NUGGETS The Dragon, Werrington

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OAKHAM MIC NIGHT The Brewery Tap, Westgate PENNYLESS Mama Liz's, Stamford

TUE APR 5 OPEN ACOUSTIC WITH CLAUDE DOMINO Millstone Inn, Barnack

THU APR 7 ACOUSTIC SESSION WITH DAVE B Mama Liz's, Stamford OPEN MIC Mama Liz's, Stamford

FRI APR 8 CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION The Dragon, Werrington CIRCA 73 The Cock Inn, Werrington CUTTIN LOOSE Lincolnshire Poacher, Spalding DONUT The Solstice, Northminster THE ONE EYED CATS The Fayre Spot, Bretton THE SAINTS The Swiss Cottage, Woodston WALKWAY The Crown, Lincoln Road

SAT APR 9 3RD STONE FROM THE SUN The Swiss Cottage, Woodston ANOTHER GIRL ANOTHER PLANET The Crown, Lincoln Road ARC NATION The Peacock, London Road CHRISTIAN SMITH AND THE WHISTLERS + HOLLY & THE BOATMEN + OSCAR CORNEY + TOM LUMLEY Commemoration Hall, Huntingdon KRANKBROTHER + JODY BARR Mama Liz's, Stamford RETROLUX The Cock Inn, Werrington REVOLVER The Anchor Inn, Sutton Bridge SOUL RUNNERS The Burghley Club, Burghley Road TALLAWAH Charters, Town Bridge THE RETURNS Ebeneezers, Woodston VELOCITY The Three Horseshoes, Werrington

BON & JUSTIN Charters, Town Bridge

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ACOUSTIC SESSIONS WITH STEVE & DAVE The Railway, Ramsey OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH JAMES EDMONDS The Crown, Lincoln Road

OPEN MIC WITH BILL TAYLOR The Black Horse, Nassington

ACOUSTIC SESSIONS WITH STEVE & DAVE The Railway, Ramsey

THU APR 14

CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION New Crown, Whittlesey GRAVEYARD JOHNNYS + B-MOVIE BRITZ + TOPOS LOCOS Mama Liz's, Stamford PARK LANE The Cock Inn, Werrington RAMSHACKLE SERENADE The Swiss Cottage, Woodston REVOLVER The Masons Arms, Bourne STINGRAY The Crown, Lincoln Road THE CHUCK NORRIS EXPERIENCE The Solstice, Northminster THE HIGH ROLLERS Charters, Town Bridge

AUSTIN GOLD The Crown, Lincoln Road PETERBOROUGH BIG BAND Dragonfly Hotel, Thorpe Meadows

FRI APR 15 BLACKOUT UK The Swiss Cottage, Woodston DONUT Charters, Town Bridge LEFTOVAS Masons Arms, Bourne MEG MCPARTLIN The Peacock, London Road STONE COLD KILLERS Mama Liz's, Stamford LIVE BAND The Crown, Lincoln Road THE BRAYS The Fayre Spot, Bretton THE HIGH ROLLERS The Solstice, Northminster

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MON APR 18

CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION Radius, Northminster DAVISON, WATSON & GATES The Three Horseshoes, Werrington HOLLY & THE BOATMEN + ABI MILLER + JESS DAVIS + SOPHIE FREAR + MADDISON + KIRA GIBSON The Sportsman, Chatteris REVOLVER Axe & Cleaver, Boston ROCKET '57 Charters, Town Bridge SON OF A GUN The Burghley Club, Burghley Road THE AUDIOS The Cock Inn, Werrington THE LIMIT The Crown, Lincoln Road THE OFF BEATS The Peacock, London Road THE TINDERBOX Mama Liz's, Stamford THE VELTONES The Fayre Spot, Bretton

OPEN MIC Charters, Town Bridge

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SAT APR 16 ATHENRY The Burghley Club, Burghley Road BIANCA Charters, Town Bridge HUSH The Crown, Lincoln Road NEW GENERATION CRASH AND BURN The Peacock, London Road STINGRAY Old Coach House, Market Deeping THE UNKNOWN The Cock Inn, Werrington WHISKY TWIST The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

SUN APR 17 GEORGIA SHACKLETON TRIO Mama Liz's, Stamford

TUE APR 19 OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH DAVE & PHIL The Boat Inn, Whittlesey

WED APR 20 RHAINNON MAIR + SUPPORT Mama Liz's, Stamford

CHRISTIAN SMITH + POOR BOY + PALMERSTON UKELELE BAND + TIM & LOUISE + JENNY EVA The Glasshouse, Key Theatre FRUMENTY Mama Liz's, Stamford

Keith Dalton, Live Music columnist for ESP “With ESP I get the chance to tell everybody about the exciting musicians playing live music around the Peterborough area. In my radio days on Lite FM, I had weekly visits from my mate, Man About Town, Pep Cipriano

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and ESP editor Sharon McAllister to talk about local events and issues.For me, it was, and still is, important to have local media and ESP has been solidly local throughout all of its 200 issues. Long may that continue.“

GOODGE AND M The Crown, Lincoln Road LOOSE ROCKET + REVOLVER Beer Fest, Spalding OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH DAVE The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road

FRI APR 29 CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION Rugby Club, Fengate CJ HATT Charters, Town Bridge CUTTIN LOOSE The Masons Arms, Bourne HOOKER The Cock Inn, Werrington OPEN ACOUSTIC WITH DAVE & PHIL The Boat Inn, Whittlesey RETROLUX The Swiss Cottage, Woodston THE GANGSTERS The Crown, Lincoln Road THE GUARDS Ebeneezers, Woodston THE MOJO SLIDE The Brewery Tap, Westgate

SAT APR 30 DOMINO Prince of Wales Feathers, Castor GO WITH THE FLOW The Burghley Club, Burghley Road GRUMPY OLD MEN The Swiss Cottage, Woodston LEXIE GREEN & THE INDIGO BLUE Charters, Town Bridge RETROLUX The Ploughman, Werrington PSYCHOBOMBS The Crown, Lincoln Road THE EXPLETIVES The Old Coach House, Market Deeping THE FEDZ Rugby Club, Fengate VELOCITY The Peacock, London Road

SUN MAY 1 EMERALD The Cock Inn, Werrington PENNYLESS Rugby Club, Fengate

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