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M&S SIGN UP @ BROTHERHOODS Marks & Spencer is the first name to sign up at the Brotherhood Shopping Park and is just one of many big named retailers showing an interest. Marks & Spencer will trade over two floors and 70,000 sq ft in total! The store will offer a full line, incorporating a food hall; café; men's, women's and children's clothing ranges, as well as homeware. Brotherhood Retail Park opened in 1989 but is now being transformed into a state of the art shopping park with building work scheduled to start later this year and the opening due in autumn 2012. The new park will be completely landscaped and will include 11 retail units, a restaurant, flat level car park offering 528 parking spaces, a cycle rack for 200 bikes and a covered bus stop.

NEW WENLOCK @ JOHN LEWIS John Lewis in Queensgate, Peterborough is getting in the spirit of Olympics fever and now stocks the new special edition Wenlock, the official London 2012 Olympic Games mascot in Union Flag print. Buy yours now in store or online at www.johnlewis.com to celebrate one year to go to the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

DINE IN SOUTH ASIA A new restaurant’s opened above Imperial Bento on Broadway, serving delicious authentic dishes from China, Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand. All the food’s produced using traditional cooking techniques with over 50 dishes to choose from. To celebrate the launch of this new restaurant they’re offering 15% off your final bill, which is valid until August 20. So next time you’re looking for a place to eat out that’s not too heavy on the pocket, try the delicious flavours of South Asia. For more info call 01733 892683.

LOCAL BEER FESTIVALS It’s beer festival season so it’s time to enjoy a pint in the sun (fingers crossed!). As a warm up to the biggie on the Embankment at the end of August you could try The Duck

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& Drake Beer Festival in Yaxley on Friday August 12 – Sunday August 14 where they’ll have live music and a BBQ. Then there’s the Ruddy Duck Beer Festival in Peakirk on Saturday August 13 with a BBQ and live music from Rex, Lloyd and Murray, Hayley Mai and The Nuggets all from 1pm onwards. The Cock Inn holds a Party in the Car Park and Beer Festival on Friday August 19 – August 21 in Werrington and then in Stamford try Mama Liz's Beer Festival on Friday August 26 – Monday August 29 when they’ll also have their annual big chilli cook-off.

PLOUGHMAN RAISES MONEY FOR RUDOLPH FUND Pub of the Year manager Andy Simmonds would like to say a huge thank you on behalf of The Ploughman and Rudolph Fund for raising £1,636 at his beer festival weekend in July. They had a great turn out, with a few of Peterborough’s best bands keeping the party entertained, as well as the selection of real ales going down a treat. Well done Andy! He’s told us to keep a look out as there’s a cider festival on the cards towards the end of the summer.

NEW MELANIE RICHARD’S SALON OPENS New salon Melanie Richard’s has opened along Bridge Street recently. They’re not only offering styling services for your hair, but nails and sun beds too! The team have a great deal of expertise and are there to make you feel and look great. Each stylist can cater for your individual needs, whether it be colour correction, the latest hair cut, a fancy ‘up-do’ for a special occasion or just your usual trim – and all at affordable prices. Give Melanie and the team a call on 01733 553600, or check out their advert later in the mag to find out more.

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exotic animals at Serpentine Green this month. The shopping centre in Hampton will be holding a free Animal Magic day on Wednesday August 10 from 10am outside Mothercare. It’s not often you can pop up for a shopathon and come face to face with a parrot but it should be an experience for all ages! The stars of the day will be snakes, tarantulas, lizards, meerkats, skunks, African pygmy hedgehogs, owls, parrots and macaws. Children will even get the chance to hold and stroke some of the animals under the close supervision from the experts on hand. Think we’ll leave the tarantula to the handler thanks!

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You can’t beat an outing to a lovely country pub over the bank holiday and the Golden Pheasant in Etton has some extra entertainment lined-up. On bank holiday Monday August 29 the pub’s family fun day should keep everybody happy so you can enjoy a pint while the kids hit the inflatables! There’ll be live music in the garden, a BBQ and bouncy castle from 2.30pm onwards.

ELTON FURZE GETS READY TO PARTY Not only is Elton Furze a great golf course to putt your way around, but it’s also an ideal venue for parties and special occasions. They’re now taking bookings for Christmas parties and New Year’s Eve 2011, and the team is telling us you’ll need to get booking now! You can organize a Christmas party tailor made to your liking, or instead join in with others at one of their party nights. The club overlooks the beautiful surroundings of the Cambridgesgire countryside, and the perfectly manicured golf course – ideal for sitting outside and relaxing. So if you want to book a party, contact Fee or Nicki on 01832 280189 or email fee@efgc.co.uk.

30% OFF @ THE SALON The Salon at Fitness First have welcomed new member, Charlie to the team recently. Charlie’s an experienced and qualified hair and nail technician and will be offering 30% off to all new clients during the month of August. They’re also offering free shape and varnish on finger nails with all pedicures in August too, so make the most of these treats whilst they’re available! Call 07811 958599 to book an appointment or email thesalon.fitnessfirst@hotmail.co.uk.

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Kids’ favourite Thomas the Tank Engine takes to the tracks for a fun packed weekend on August 6–7. Ideal for kids big and small this weekend is always a real highlight on Nene Valley Railway’s calendar. There’ll be Fergie's Fete in the field with tractor rides, stalls and games plus a chance to meet Thomas’ driver and fireman. www.nvr.org.uk

CHARITY BIKE RIDE Listen up cyclists, if you fancy hitting two wheels for charity and having some fun while you do it, join in with the Blue Bell Bike Ride. On Saturday September 10 at 10.00am there’ll be two charity bike rides to enter, starting and finishing at the Blue Bell pub in Glinton. One is a 20 mile off-road route and the other is a 20 mile road route, in and around local villages. It’s £10 per rider or £20 per family which includes entry to ride and a BBQ. In the evening, there’ll be live bands in the marquee and more fund-raising activities. To register or get more details e-mail: bluebellbikeride@live.co.uk. It’s shaping up to be a great day, so head along and join in the fun!

MORE STORES COMING TO SPRINGFIELDS Following the opening of the new Body Shop outlet, we hear that Springfields Outlet Shopping has struck deals with another three leading stores which will arrive over the next few months. Jacques Vert, MBT Footwear and Lakeland Leather have agreed deals and will be joining all the other outlet stores offering the same great products you’d find on the high street, but with savings up to 75% off RRPs. Jacques Vert is the perfect shop for stylish women stocking outfits for every event along with a selection of hats, bags and shoes. Lakeland Leather has everything from suede and leather jackets for men and women to handbags and accessories. And finally, MBT Footwear – a Swiss brand of footwear made to improve health with a curved sole that mimics walking on soft uneven ground!

GO ZUMBA CRAZY Everyone’s caught Zumba fever and last month saw the first ever Zumba class held in Liquid nightclub hosted by qualified instructors Kat and Suz. They currently have Zumba party nights planned for the first Friday of every month, 7pm – 9.30pm at Liquid, and are open to anyone from 18 years up – whether you’ve experienced Zumba before or are just a beginner. It’s a far less daunting way to get fit with great music non-stop, plus you can join in when you like, or have a quick drink at the bar. The evening’s already proven to be a huge success, with tickets already being sold for Friday August 5. Bag yours from the Liquid box office, or from any Kat and Suz Zumba class at Jack Hunt School, Thomas Deacon Academy or Dogsthorpe Church Hall. There’s also a lunchtime express class held at Liquid every Wednesday, so for more info call Kat and Suz on 07960 494 448 or check out their Facebook – Zumba Classes Peterborough with Kat and Suz. Exercise the fun way!

SPINNING WHEEL WORTH A VISIT If you ever fancy venturing further out of the city centre, then why not try out the Spinning Wheel in Baston. It’s only two minutes away from Market Deeping, and they’ve got some great food and drink on offer. The food’s freshly prepared and home cooked, and they’ve got a great reputation for serving up one of the best traditional Sunday roasts in the area! They have a selection of real ales and premium lagers which you can enjoy whilst playing some pool or poker – plus they hold a Sunday night quiz. For more info visit their website www.spinningwheelbaston.co.uk or call 01778 560395.

excited when our new lines come in.” So next time you’ve got a fancy dress party to go to or simply need some party essentials, head over to Harlequin the party store. They’re located in St David’s Square, Fengate. Or give them a call on 01733 896758 or visit www.harlequinthepartyshop.co.uk.

MASQUERADE BALL Local lady Victoria Foulkes-Arnold is organising a Masquerade Ball charity event in September to raise money for the charity EACH (East Anglian Childrens Hospices), which has just recently opened a shop in Whittlesey. They’ve written to local business asking for any help with donations towards the raffle and auction on the night, and so far it’s been a success. You can buy tickets for the event by visiting www.masqueradeball.weebly.com, it’s being held at the Holiday Inn Thorpe Wood, Peterborough on September 24. Tickets are £35 each and include a drink on arrival, three course meal with wine and entertainment, including a band and disco. It’s sure to be a great night, and you’ll have that feel-good factor knowing it’s for a good cause.

LOCAL BAND LOOKING FOR NEW BASSIST Peterborough indie folk rockers Isiah are currently looking for a new bass player to join them. They’re looking for someone who’ll really fit in with the band, enjoys what they do, and most of all enjoys music.If you feel you’re the person they’re looking for, call Richard on 07528 500498.

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21,000 COPIES IT’S A DOG’S LIFE IN STAMFORD Get your pooch in training for the Stamford dog show and fun day coming up on Stamford Meadows on Sunday September 11. As well as the various dog related fun there’ll also be a Small Animal Pet Show, a reptile tent where you can view and handle various lizards, snakes and spiders, as well as cuddly alpacas, fair rides and stalls. www.stamforddogshowz.com.

PARTY ON @ HARLEQUIN The girls at Harlequin tell us they’ve all been very busy preparing the store for all the new party decorations which will be introduced next month. Jen Parker started Harlequin over 21 years ago, and told us – “Although there’s currently a huge choice of themed decorations and costumes in stock, we are always

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CHERRY TREE CHARITY FUN Anne and Jess at the Cherry Tree are always doing their bit to raise money for charity, and during August and September they’re holding two events in aid of Tyler’s Fund. On August 28 they’re staging a Music Day and Beautyfest with loads of toiletries, cosmetics, waxing, nails and more. Plus on September 10 it’s time for Cherry Tree’s Got Talent. The people of Peterborough will be showing off their talents whilst raising money for Tyler. Entry is £5. For more info call Anne on 01733 703495.

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QUEENSGATE GETS HOTTER It’s all hotting up at Queensgate as the shopping centre welcomes yet another exciting new addition to the expanding retail mix – Hotter Shoes. Situated next to Clarks on the upper mall, the popular shoemaker specialises in designing shoes for the more mature customer which combine high fashion with complete comfort. Ladies looking for the ultimate treat for the feet will be toe-tapplingly tantalised with the store’s stylish summer collection of sandals and shoes all of which have hidden comfort features. Equally popular, the Hotter men’s selection covers everything from formal city shoes to casual weekend wear. You can also take advantage of the store’s unique ability to make wide-fit shoes and custom-made sizes as required.

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This year's Festival of Surprises at Burghley House in Stamford is all about magical myths and legends and will take place from Saturday July 30 to Friday August 12. There’ll be themed events and workshops in the Gardens of Surprise (which are a must for local families), suitable for children from 2 to 15 years old. Saturday August 6 & 7 will be themed as a Jester's Fair. Think balloon modelling, magic shows, face painting and lots of different walkabout entertainers. There’ll also be a Mini Round Carousel and a bouncy assault course – a chance to run the gauntlet.

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Thousands of people enjoyed this year’s fabulous Peterborough Festival organised by Vivacity, the city’s culture and leisure trust.

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Peterborough Festival Success The amazing opening weekend Heritage Festival saw encampments around the Cathedral grounds and battles by re-enactment groups in Cathedral Square. The finale weekend saw the Mayor’s parade kicked off by a flash mob dance in the Square, and the ESP girls join the parade to Central Park where there were some fantastic acts both on stage and mingling with the crowds. The Magic Numbers headlined the Saturday and Orchestra Da Camera brought the festival to a close with some West End tunes. Plans are already underway for next year’s big event.

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CLOSE ENCOUNTERS @ SPRINGFIELDS A visit to Springfields Outlet Shopping this summer is certain to be ‘out of this world’... thanks to an awe-inspiring new Alien Garden never before seen in this area.

RACING ON THE RIVER It’s time to get wet and wild as the Deepings Raft Race 2011 hits the river once again. This year the Rotary Club of the Deepings are at the helm of this great family event which will be held on Sunday August 7 and preceded as usual by the ever popular Raft Race Dance on Friday August 5. The events and entertainment will be held in Market Deeping Town Centre and of course on the river where the intrepid rafters and their homemade craft compete. This year’s fancy dress theme is mythical creatures so we’re expecting there’ll be a few creatures from the black lagoon emerging from the reeds! The town centre’s closed for traffic from 7am to 11pm and there’ll be a party atmosphere with stalls, sideshows and family entertainment all along the High Street up to the Market Place. It’s always a fantastic day out and it’s all raising funds for charity so enter into the spirit of it and give the raft crews your support. We’ll see you there! For all the details take a look at www.deepingsraftrace.co.uk.

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Everyone’s invited to have a close encounter with 35 stunning air sculptures which will be at the region’s leading retail and leisure destination this month as part of the Springfields Summer Festivals. The brightly coloured Alien Garden resembles plants and flowers, but not quite as you’ve seen them before! They range in size and height, up to 30 feet high and will be invading the Festival Gardens. The Springfields Summer Festivals pack in lots of exciting entertainment, including singers, artworks, activities for children and live animals. They’re happening every Saturday and Sunday from now until August 29 in the Festival Gardens. It’s well worth a day out especially when you can enjoy a shopathon too with up to 70 per cent off RRPs in more than 50 stores! www.springfieldsshopping.com

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We love a party and we love good news! Sub Express in Serpentine Green has both. This independent eaterie is celebrating its tenth anniversary and they’re throwing the mother of all parties to celebrate on Saturday August 27.

A taste of Italy comes to Peterborough as the city’s Italian Festival returns but moves forward in the calendar to Sunday September 11. This year will feature respected well known Italian cookery writer Antonio Carluccio presenting a special recipe for Peterborough. The event was a big success last year and will again see the Italian market in the city centre, music, entertainment, food tasting – of course – and demonstrations on pizza, mozzarella and wine making.

Rachel Whitely Throughout the day they’ve lined up a great selection of acts to perform on stage near the restaurant hosted by DJ Kev Lawrence from Heart FM’s breakfast show.

Antonio Carluccio Harriadnie Beau-Phipps Entertainment includes Rachel Whitely, the winner of Peterborough’s Got Talent, runners up boy band Easyer Said and former winner, street dancer and singer Jack Sandison, plus tribute act Peter Jay with tunes from Sinatra and Michael Buble. ESP model Harriadnie BeauPhipps, and now the face of couture brand Pia Michi (featured in our July issue) will also be making an appearance.

The South Holland Food Festival is back with all of the food-inspired fun found in 2010, but this time with a few changes… Organised by South Lincolnshire College, a Boston College centre, with support from South Holland District Council, it’s back, bigger and better and guaranteed to tickle your tastebuds. From August 12 – 14 you’ll find a variety of local, national and unique traders spread throughout Spalding town centre, plus Spalding’s independent market town traders providing an amazing choice of quality produce. As well as some very tasty food on offer there’ll also be street performances and acts to keep you entertained. The festival continues in the picturesque gardens of Ayscoughfee Hall Museum where there’ll be arts and crafts, creative cooking, food interaction, family entertainment, produce traders, food sampling, tipples to taste and take away, live music, games, competitions and much more. Highlight of the festival will be the ‘kitchen demonstration area’, with a menu of mouth-watering meals being prepared in front of your eyes. To find out more visit www.food-festival.net

Take a trip back in time at Flag Fen this bank holiday weekend as Peterborough’s Bronze Age archaeological centre is taken over by reenactment groups. On August 27, 28, and 29 the Living History Weekend will bring different ages to life with re-enactment groups from the different periods of Flag Fen's story. You’ll get to meet Bronze Age people, Iron Age warriors, Roman soldiers and visit a Medieval camp.

There’ll be loads more on the day too so you’ll get to enjoy a real flavour of all things Italian – sounds great! For details or to get involved call the city council on 01733 452280.

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There’ll also be balloon modelling, face painting, give-aways and competitions. Plus, they’ll be offering a free small sized sub to everyone when purchasing a drink between 11am and 2pm on the day.

A special family admission offer’s been introduced with a summer pass just £25 for two adults and up to three children to gain unlimited entry to the park throughout July and August (under fives go free). Otherwise it’s £5 for adults (concessions £4), £3.75 child/student (under 5s go free). Flag Fen is one of Europe's most important archaeological sites and features recreated buildings set within a beautiful 37 acre site. During the summer holidays the site’s open 10am-5pm seven days a week. Admission’s £5 for adults, £4.50 for seniors, £3.75 for children or students and £13.75 for families. www.vivacity-peterborough.com.

THORNEY GOES LIVE If you like your live tunes the long-running Thorney Live Charity Music Festival has to be part of your bank holiday weekend plans. This great little festival doesn’t disappoint and has a cracking line-up once again this year. Held in the Tank Yard at Bedford Hall in Thorney it’s once again raising cash for good causes, this year for ME Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Duke of Bedford School and MAGPAS. Music-wise the packed bill includes Sphere, Hooker, Filthy Lucre, Andy Hughes and Dan Dicarlo, The 925s and Echoes of Floyd, so that should just about have all musical tastes catered for. The fun starts at 11.30am and continues through to dusk. Admission’s just a fiver with free entry for the under 16s. www.thorneylive.co.uk

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Beer We Go Again! ESP’s Mikey Clarke gets ready to prop up the biggest bar in the Boro! Dean Martin once famously said ‘You're not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on’. Remember these wise words when visiting Peterborough’s 34th Beer Festival. August 23 sees the return of the biggest social event of the year. It won’t be long until you see thousands of beer glasses carried around the city centre, whilst everyone’s Facebook pages update with recommended drink names. It seems like everyone in Peterborough heads to the annual Beer Festival so make sure you don’t miss out yourself.

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If you’ve never been – perhaps because the 350-plus real ales don’t appeal, then bare in mind that ciders/perries, bottled beers, wines and soft drinks are also on offer. And let’s not forget the wide selection of food, pub games, tombola, pub quiz, funfair, CAMRA shop and brilliant live music.

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The music’s always been the selling point for me, and ESP writer Keith Dalton agrees. He explained – “I first heard The League Of Mentalmen perform at the Beer Festival and I’ve been a fan of their music ever since. I’m looking forward to discovering some new talent again this year, whilst of course trying out a few new ales.” Others heading to the festival for the music this year won’t be disappointed. There’ll be live bands every night and on the Friday evening The Hamsters are playing one of their final gigs. Having played some 4,500 concerts over the last 24 years, this will no doubt be an emotional and unforgettable performance. Another of the many musical highlights is Letz Zep performing on the Saturday… for all the Led Zeppelin fans.

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A few years back, a beer named after ESP Mag (Extra Special Pint) proved that you never know what you’ll find at the festival, and this year’s no exception. For the first time, real ales from France and Italy and a range of bottled beers has been increased from further afield including Australia, Thailand, Spain, Peru, Mexico, etc… I’m feeling a drinking game coming on here (a responsible one of course). So, don’t be one of the only people in the Boro not to head to the Embankment this summer. And why not take the family? After all, they don’t charge for children under 18 if with their parents. Even dogs are permitted as long as they’re kept on a lead. Unlike many festivals, you are allowed to bring picnics, tables, chairs, etc but obviously not your own alcohol! The Hamsters

JOIN THE ESP LUNCHTIME QUIZ Wednesday August 24 – Saturday 27 One of the fun daytime parts of the Beer Festival is the ESP Lunchtime Quiz… especially if you’ve already been to the bar a few times before you start! This year I’m your host on Friday and Saturday lunchtime, taking over from ESP’s Ian Gray who’ll be the quizmaster on Wednesday and Thursday, and I can’t wait. It’s fun general knowledge stuff, just £2 per team to play and there are bags of prizes up for grabs each day. Up to 50 teams take part each session and it’s on for an hour from 1pm, so ideal for your lunch break.

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The powers that be at Guinness say that a pint of beer is lifted about ten times, and each time about 0.56 ml is lost in a beer drinker’s facial hair. That’s a lot of wasted beer!

Tossing salted peanuts in a glass of beer makes the peanuts dance... You really want to try it now, don’t you?

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Germany serves beer ice cream in popsicle form. Its alcoholic content is less than that found in ‘classic’ beer.

Just head to the CAMRA information stand from 12.30pm for a quiz sheet and we’ll see how much grey matter has survived a few pints of Old Codger’s Gut Grumbler!

In Japan, beer’s sold in vending machines, by street vendors and in the train stations. Please take note City Council members.

To get rid of the foam at the top of beer (the head), stick your fingers in it.

Beer is the second most popular beverage in the world, coming in behind tea.

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Entertainment Lara Johnson has the ESP guide to summer’s hottest shows...

THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE The Hull Truck Theatre Company brings an electrifying show to the Key Theatre stage in September. The Olivier award-winning play which was turned into a film, stars ex-Emmerdale actress Lisa Riley and will have you hooked, as you follow the story of Little Voice. Mari Hoff’s shy and quiet daughter stays in her room with just her record player to give her the comfort she was once shown by her father. But boy can she sing! It’s said to be just as hilarious and touching as when it was first written. It’ll be hitting the stage on September 5 – 7 at 7.30pm with a 2.30pm matinee on Wednesday. Tickets are £16.50, box office: 01733 207239.

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A show that celebrates the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is about to hit Peterborough’s city centre. Featuring The East Coast Boys, Big Girls Don’t Cry is a feel good concert with all the hits from both sides of the Atlantic, with four fantastic singers and a brilliant live band. The show’s described as fun and exciting, and will feature songs such as Sherry, Grease Is The Word, Bye Bye Baby, Stay, Silence Is Golden, Working My Way Back To You Babe, Oh What A Night and is certainly not to be missed! It’s on at the Broadway Theatre on September 9 at 7.30pm. Tickets start at £17.50. Box office: 0844 850 0 850.

If you’re a huge fan of Take That then this show is definitely the perfect evening out for you. Re Take That is one of the UK’s most authentic and charismatic tribute bands of today, and will give audiences a brilliantly entertaining show. It’ll feature all the blockbuster hits such as Pray, Million Love Songs, How Deep Is Your Love, Could It Be Magic, Back For Good, Everything Changes, Relight My Fire, and all the rest! It’ll have you dancing in the aisles all night long. It’s on at Stamford Corn Exchange on August 6. Tickets are £15 and are available at the box office: 01780 766455.

TWELFTH NIGHT GLEE / FEVER Get ready for another summer musical extravaganza lined-up this August. The Key Youth Theatre Company are turning back the clock and recreating one of their earliest hits with the return of Twelfth Night Fever – a successful series of rock and roll Shakespeare shows. It’s going to be a high energy show full of love, cross-dressing, mistaken identity, and plenty of music and dance with a touch of Glee! It’s on at the Key Theatre from August 17 – 20 nightly at 7.30pm with a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm. Tickets are £12, book early on: 01733 207239.

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HALFWAY TO PARADISE – THE BILLY FURY STORY Now in its 14th year, the Billy Fury band are still playing live and timeless hits, and will be coming to the Cresset this September. Billy Fury became one of Britain’s best loved rock stars, and his band will be performing all the hits topped with the beautiful voice of Colin Gold. Expect all the hits from Last Night Was Made For Love, I Will, Halfway To Paradise, Jealousy and many more. You’ll also get to see personal movie footage of Billy and his band whilst the show is on, it’s full of nostalgia and will bring back that 60s vibe. It’s on September 2 at 7.30pm, tickets are £18. Box office: 01733 265705.

THE TURN OF THE SCREW Broadcast live from the Glyndebourne Festival Opera Season straight to the Stamford Arts Centre is this curious play. The story is set in a remote English country house, where everything isn’t quite what it seems as spirits from the past intrude on the living. It’s a brilliant adaptation of Henry James’ novel, and is full of plenty of twists and turns leading to devastating effects. If this sounds gripping enough to you, then head over to Stamford Arts Centre on August 21 at 6pm. Tickets are £15, box office: 01780 763203.

GOT SOUL? HEAD TO THE CRESSET A night dedicated to classic northern soul and Motown is on the cards at the Cresset this September. There’ll be two music rooms to go between, in the Soul room there’ll be East Anglia’s number one soul DJ Tony Dellar. He’ll be joined by the legendary John Manship and they’ll be doing a special twisted wheel tribute session. In the Motown room there’ll be endless tunes with Radio Peterborough soul show presenter Skip Stewart with Nigel F, Jamie Trundle plus some special guests. Tickets are £7 in advance, and it’s on September 2. Call 07950 468011 to find out more.

GET IT ON WITH T.REXTASY The only T.Rex tribute band that’s been endorsed and approved by deceased singer Marc Bolan’s family is hitting the Stamford Corn Exchange early this month – we’ve seen them and can tell you they’re just great! T.Rextasy will be recreating the music, charisma and performances of the original glam rock band, and will take you right back to the 70s. Get ready to sing your heart out to all the hits such as Jeepster, Hot Love, 20th Century Boy, I Love To Boogie, Ride A White Swan and Children Of The Revolution – to name just a few! They’ll be in Stamford on August 13 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £16, box office: 01780 766455.

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Last chance to enter! This is it girls… time to go for it and get ready for the night of your life that could give you a year to remember. If you fancy being our next Face of ESP you must get your entries in – and attend a preview event – by September 1, 2011. There’s nothing to lose by entering and everything to gain. Get through to the finals night and you’ll be treated like a star from start to finish, regardless of whether you take the title. It’s a fabulous night to take part in and you’ll feel glamorous and gorgeous. Every girl gets a fabulous gift bag to take home and it’s an experience you’ll never forget. So come on, take the step on to the red carpet. You never know, at the end of the night it could be you… but only if you enter! Reigning Face of ESP Lauren Hughes, says forget the nerves and go for it! “I’d encourage all girls and women to enter. Winning the Face of ESP gives you so many different opportunities varying from modelling, going to events, being interviewed on the radio and being in the public eye. You become an ambassador for the magazine and a role model and get to meet so many fantastic new people. “Even if you don’t win the night of the finals is amazing and you get to meet so many beautiful girls there, the main thing is just to enjoy it. It’s a night I shall never forget. “There have been so many fantastic aspects of winning the Face that I’ve not got one particular favourite. I’ve enjoyed every event I’ve attended, to jumping into the freezing cold Lido, to opening shops and restaurants/bars, to playing football with POSH. I’ve enjoyed every minute and can’t believe how quickly this year has gone!” We’re looking for an ordinary girl who has that magic something and can represent the spirit of ESP Magazine. It’s not a beauty pageant, but you need to look after yourself, be able to take on anything from an It’s A Knockout contest to a fashion show and of course have a great personality. The winner will be lavished with over £5,000 of prizes and pampering throughout the year, appear on our October front cover and become a local star!

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Be lip-safe this summer

Cellulite: A big FAT problem

Sunburnt lips are a no-no! Not only are they sore but they don’t look great either. So, make sure you protect your pout and look gorge this summer by following these simple rules…

Most of us have a love/hate relationship with our bodies and one of the most common complaints amongst women about their appearance is cellulite. But rest assured that cellulite can affect anyone – whether you’re flabby, skinny, young, old, male or female.

1 Unlike the rest of your skin, lips don’t have sebaceous glands so can’t produce moisturising oils which is why lip balms are so essential – and not just in the summer! 2 Use a lip balm that has an SPF like your sunscreen. SPF 15 is perfect for lips and make sure you keep reapplying it. 3 Try to avoid white balm sticks in the summer as they tend to go flaky. Instead opt for a tinted one which looks uber-glam whilst out and about in the sun. 4 A downside to lips balms is that they can melt in the sun so make sure you keep it in the shade or even in a cool bag! Here are my top three... Bobbi Brown Lip Balm SPF 15 £14 – this non greasy balm is perfect for a natural look. Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Balm SPF 15 £7.49 – super shiny and with a gorgeous watermelon flavour this is a must-have for every girly girl’s beach bag. Benefit Benetint Lip Balm SPF 15 £14 – protects, softens and gives your lips a delicate rosy tint.

It’s thought that approximately 90 per cent of women are cursed by the orange-peel effect and in Britain alone we spend a ridiculous £30m on anti-cellulite treatments. Butt (sorry, couldn’t resist) what exactly is cellulite? Cellulite is fat, water and lymphatic fluid trapped in collagen fibres under the skin. When connective tissue weakens (which can be caused by both rapidly gaining and losing weight) small pockets of fat can push through to the surface, making it visible and causing that dimpled effect. More importantly though, how do we get rid of it? Unfortunately, it’s impossible to get rid of completely however there are lots of things you can do to reduce its appearance and you’ll be pleased to know you don’t need a celebrity bank balance to do so. Here’s how…

Exercise Probably not what you want to hear, but exercise is the best weapon against cellulite. Adding muscle to your legs and bum will make it look firmer and exercise also helps improve circulation and boost lymphatic drainage meaning cells will hold less water.

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As cellulite is mainly fat, it makes sense to reduce your fat intake. Opt for a healthy diet of lots of fruit, vegetables, chicken, fish and wholegrains, aiming to lose 1-2lbs a week. Avoiding caffeine also helps, so say goodbye to your morning coffee.

Body brushing It takes daily dedication, but the pay-off is smooth, glowing, dimplefree skin. It works by stimulating the lymphatic system, like exercise does. Use a firm body brush on dry skin before your shower, working upwards towards the heart.

Anti-cellulite creams These are more the icing on the cake and shouldn’t be relied upon to work wonders on their own but along with diet, exercise and massage they can help to improve the appearance of your skin. They plump the skin with moisture, giving a smoother look. If you’re on a budget though a normal body lotion can give you the same affect – try Palmer’s Cocoa Butter or E45 cream.

Spray tan OK so fake tan doesn’t get rid of cellulite but it does hide a multitude of sins. Although you want to disguise orange-peel, you don’t want to look like an orange so try a gradual tan moisturiser and slowly build up colour.

Elizabeth Arden Beauty Show @ John Lewis Pop into John Lewis in Queensgate on Thursday August 18 between 6pm-8pm and pick up all the latest summer beauty hints and tips from the experts at Elizabeth Arden… you’ll be

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your ticket against any purchases made on the night. So, to get your ticket to this fab evening, either visit the Elizabeth Arden counter in John Lewis or call 01733 294181.

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MY MASTERPLAN FOR PETERBOROUGH Part 1 This month I've come up with a plan to help transform Peterborough into one of the best cities in the country and get Posh into the Premiership. Sounds good doesn't it? So, here's what we do...

STEP ONE – I live in Hampton, not far from 'The Tump'. For those of you unfamiliar with it this is a large rounded mound of earth that's a focal point for the local community. When it snows, kids

I'll build 'The ESP Arena', a massive purpose-built out of town entertainment complex that'll sit slap bang on the empty land that's doing fudge all along the A1 between Peterborough and the A14 Huntingdon/Cambridge turn off. It'll have everything you'd expect – cinemas, restaurants and live music and comedy venues. A cross between the NEC in Birmingham and Wembley Arena, only bigger and better. The only major difference is that it'll serve decent food and drink at a price that won't make you feel like you're being ripped off. I'll achieve this by only allowing local food firms to do the catering (Papa Luigi, Imperial Bento, the Banyan Tree etc). There'll also be no dirty burger vans allowed in the car park stinking up the place like they do at various places around the city. In fact, I'll buy all the pitches they're currently on and replace them with three bronze statues of my favourite Peterborian residents from history. Henry Royce, who founded Rolls Royce, Frank Perkins from Perkins Engines and Nobby the tramp. I'll also buy back Craig Mackail-Smith from Bognor Regis or whoever he's signed for on the south coast, not to play for Posh, but so I can have him sprayed in gold paint standing as a human statue opposite the Boots entrance to Queensgate.

Next month: In my Masterplan For Peterborough Part 2 – I unveil a sure-fire way to get Posh into the Premiership and how to turn Ferry Meadows into a major British tourist attraction.

sledge down it, and whenever I'm feeling energetic I run up to the top of it, spread my arms out wide and yell 'DRAGO!' at the top of my voice like Rocky IV. As it's one of the most iconic pieces of land in Greater Peterborough it should be treated with the same respect as a football ground. That's why I'm proposing that the naming rights of 'The Tump' be sold off to American business tycoon Donald Trump! He loves naming things after himself and there's no way he could refuse owning 'The Trump Tump'. Plus the deal clincher is that I've noticed since it's dried out over the summer it bears a remarkable resemblance to Trump’s unique and much celebrated coiffeured combover. I estimate that naming it 'The Trump Tump' would easily raise £100 million. Obviously as this is my idea and I'm putting it down in writing I'd receive all the money – but don't worry I won't go wasting it on paving over Cathedral Square and sticking in a few water fountains.

STEP TWO – Using some of the money I'll throw the biggest party Peterborough has EVER seen… A week of live comedy and music. Starting with Peter Kay performing 'At The Top Of The Tump' (a bit like he did at the top of Blackpool Tower) followed by some other comedians. The posh one with the floppy hair, the cockney one with curly hair, and the Irish one who has no hair. We'll have gigs by U2, The Killers, The Who, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and finish with JLS. And if any of the bands aren't available I'll just hire tribute acts. (They'll only be illuminated by the streetlights along Hargate Way so no one will be able to tell the difference anyway).

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Things are pretty quiet in August as the comedians are either at the end of the pier or on their hols, but book ahead for One Man Star Wars on September 10 at the Broadway Theatre. Charles Ross squeezes all the best bits of the trilogy into one night playing all the characters, fighting all the battles and even singing the music… single handedly! Then on September 15 it’s Fosters Funny Live at the Cresset with a whole bunch of stand up acts worth a look.

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Movie Preview

COWBOYS & ALIENS

Released: August 17 Cast: Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Sam Rockwell. Director: Jon Favreau.

British actor Daniel Craig switches from super-smooth spy to rugged cowboy in this sci-fi western which promises to be out-ofthis world. The newly-wed (having just tied-the-knot with fellow Brit Rachel Weisz) stars as a lone gunslinger – with no recollection of his past apart from a mysterious wrist shackle – who proves to be the last hope for the notorious town of Absolution in this 1873-set actioner. The inhabitants of the Arizona-based desert outpost don’t take too kindly to strangers – particularly iron-fisted lawmaker Harrison

Ford – but that’s soon the least of their worries when unknown ‘alien’ marauders start abducting the townsfolk one at a time. Now the stranger they rejected could just be their salvation as Craig’s Jake Lonergan, along with love-interest Ella (Tron: Legacy’s Olivia Wilde) and Ford’s Colonel Dolarhyde – look to save the world old-school style. And with Iron Man director Jon Favreau behind the camera, this could just be the perfect blockbuster to close out the summer. At least it’s not another bloomin’ sequel . . .

SUPER 8 Released: August 5. Cast: Joel Courtney, Elle Fanning, Kyle Chandler. Director: JJ Abrams. What the hell is going on? The second ‘original’ blockbuster to adorn this very page in the same month? And it’s also a supernatural alien-themed abduction thriller?

All release dates are correct at the time of going to press.

Acclaimed Star Trek and M:I 3 director JJ Abrams helms a pretty-much unknown cast as a group of kids witness a train

crash while making a ‘super 8’ movie in a sleepy Ohio town in the late seventies. But when unusual disappearances and unexplained incidents start occurring, a local deputy (Chandler) suspects the crash wasn’t an accident and investigates the creepy phenomenon causing havoc in his community.

With Steven Spielberg on executive producer duties, it already has a Close Encounters Of The Third Kind look to it, but with generally favourable reviews Stateside this could well be one of the surprises of the summer.

THE RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES Released: August 11. Cast: James Franco, Idris Elba, Andy Serkis. Director: Russell Wyatt. Okay, so this may be a sequel of sorts, but at least they’ve taken the dormant franchise in a new direction with an ‘origin’ storyline – and given it a bloody long title so you’re under no illusion to what it’s about. James Franco plays ‘God’ by taking his genetic tampering too far by increasing the intelligence of apes in present day

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San Francisco – that leads to an uncontrollable uprising of the monkey variety. With Andy Serkis (just like he did with King Kong) aiding groundbreaking visual technology from the team that made Avatar, the special effects – if nothing else – look absolutely top notch. And the latest trailer looked very decent too.

Let’s just hope there’s been no monkeying around with the script too.

ALSO OUT: Smurfs 3D (August 10); The Inbetweeners (August 17); Spy Kids 4D (August 19); Conan the Barbarian (August 26); Final Destination 5 (August 26).

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F.E.A.R. 3 (360/PS3/PC) Out now You really have to be fearless to stand out in the congested first-person shooter market – but this noble effort falls just short. As a fan of the series this is reassuringly more of the same – with competent single/co-op modes and a noteworthy score system – but its linearity and bland (although intermittently jumpy) storyline really prevents it from battling with genre leaders. But its scare-inducing background pushes this ahead of middling fare – and is still one of the best in its field this year.

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RED FACTION: ARMAGEDDON (PS3/360/PC) Out now

When a sequel struggles to better its acclaimed two-year-old predecessor it really has to be cited as an apocalypse-sized disappointment. Despite the still impressive destruction engine (for blowing stuff up) and fantastic choice of weaponry – the instantly forgettable ‘Mars underground’ story makes a playthrough an extremely linear chore. The end of the world has never been so boringly repetitive – hardcore fans only apply.

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SHADOWS OF THE DAMNED (360/PS3) Out now

Rising from the darkness of hell this might just be one of the surprise packages of the year so far. This retro Gears Of War/Resident Evil hybrid shooter/adventure is potentially a cult classic with its intoxicating boss battles, stunning soundtrack and countless surprises – complete with innuendo-laden dialogue. It does have a slightly dated and clunky feel, but this is a refreshing game with attitude.

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VIRTUA TENNIS 4 (PS3/360/WII/PC) Out now Thanks to Ian Hilling and Andy Clucas for contributing to this month’s reviews.

This is the simple arcade cousin to Top Spin’s more acclaimed sim-based effort – but as a pick-up-and-play between friends it’s great fun. Sadly not a lot has improved in terms of graphics, roster and side games since the last version – but the basic mechanics are tried and tested. The motion-controlled functionality is passable, pretty much like the game, which is the gaming equivalent of Andy Murray – it tries hard but isn’t quite good enough.

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UFC: PERSONAL TRAINER (360/PS3/WII) Out now

Games like these really come down to how seriously you’re going to take it – and if you do, this delivers with some intense training programmes. The UFC-influenced workouts really do supplement a healthy lifestyle – with Kinect’s superior hands-free functionality making the 360 the best version – but training instructor voice and animation problems undoes some of the good work. Although not quite a knockout, it’s up there with the best as an interactive health tool.

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DRIVE ANGRY (18) Out now Nic Cage continues to grind out films by the dozen – and this gory, highoctane thrill ride isn’t as bad as some of his other recent outings. This does exactly what it says on the tin, as rock-hard felon Cage goes on a bloodthirsty rampage for his last shot at redemption, to save his murdered daughter’s child from a vicious cult – with red-hot waitress Amber Heard by his side. Squarely aimed at the male demographic, this is serviceable stuff, if only just.

paparazzi Caught in the act? SUMMER IN THE CITY The summer fun’s continued (despite the weather) and the ESP Paparazzi have been out an about capturing you all in the act of having a great time. Chris Brudenell and Mike Harris hit Central Park which was packed with thousands of Peterborough Festival goers keen to see the cabaret acts and bands like the Magic Numbers live on stage. Pep Cipriano popped down to Deepings Rugby Club Beer Festival and boy do the guys like their real ales! As it was ladies day though there were plenty of girlies enjoying a Pimms and the live music had everyone rocking. The Peterborough Rugby Old Players Society (PROPS) however, had organised a very different event which Pep also dropped in on – a fantastic sportsman’s dinner with former England international rugby player Dean Richards.

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Pixie Lott Taking a break from recording her album due for release in November, Pixie Lott chatted to ESP’s Susan Saunders about her music and newest single All About Tonight, her love life and fantasy feasts… To date, Pixie’s sold over one million albums with her debut album going triple platinum. She’s had two number one singles and has spent an enormous 93 weeks in the charts. Now she’s set to hit the charts once again with her new single All About Tonight – “It’s a party feel, good uptempo track,” Pixie enthuses to me. “About all your girls going out and having fun, getting ready and forgetting about someone in a past relationship. It’s like, dancing on the tables, having fun!” From what I can gather, the track sounds exactly like her; cool, fun and girly! Having achieved so much music wise already, I wondered if Pixie still felt excited about releasing her new album? “I’m really excited about it. I’ve been working on it since January and it seems like ages since my last album. I’m excited to get it out there and see what people think. It’s a bit more mature because when I was working on my first album, I was 14. Although the first few tracks are up tempo, the feel is slightly different to before. “I don’t know which song in particular is my favourite from the album as it’s not finished yet but I tend to prefer ballads.” So what prompted Pixie to be a pop star? “I wanted to be a singer for a long as I can remember. We’ve got family videos of me aged three singing and I always used to sing at family parties. I really couldn’t imagine doing anything else. I’m so lucky because some of my friends are still unsure about what they want to do now and because I’ve always known this is what I wanted to do, I could reach towards my goal and put everything into it.” Perhaps Pixie’s soulful voice has been enhanced this way due to years of listening to her favourite musical influences.

“I used to listen to Mariah, Whitney and Stevie Wonder. All my favourites that my mum brought me up listening to,” she explained. “Stevie Wonder featured on a track from my last album playing the harmonica, which was amazing. It would be really incredible to have the opportunity to duet with him too.” Comforted by my reassuring and very realistic ‘what if’ scenario that Stevie Wonder might pick up a copy of ESP and agree to duet with her because of our interview, I felt my work was almost done. Perhaps I’ll be a motivational speaker for my next job! Making the most of my journalistic right to be ‘nosy’, I thought I’d ask what the track Broken Arrow was about. “It was about a relationship I was going through at the time,” she revealed. “I think it’s great to write about personal experiences as then the sound is more honest. I was 19 at the time of writing it but by writing about things I’m going through, then other girls my age are probably going through the same thing so hopefully people can relate to my music.” Pixie told me that she gathers opinion on her tracks from her nearest and dearest too, including her boyfriend as their thoughts are really important to her. Not wanting to descend into a spiral of deep questions, I wanted to know, most pressingly, who would attend her fantasy feast, past or present. “Edie Sedgwick (American actress, model and socialite), so I could see what she was wearing. Music wise, I’d have to have Mariah, Stevie, someone who knows how to have a good time like Kesha and then Ashton Kutcher.” In her spare time, Pixie does all the normal things that ‘us’ girls like to do, like going to the cinema, watching TV and catching up with her friends. But her music career dominates her time of course so I wonder what she next wants to achieve. “I’d really like my next album to do well because you never know if people are going to like it but I always think that if you try your best, it’s all you can ask for. I’d also like to do an arena tour and continue working on my clothing label (Pixie Lott for Lipsy).” As I left her to get back to her busy day of recording and writing tracks, I marvelled at how super talented she is but also how genuinely lovely she seems! All About Tonight is released on September 4. www.pixielott.com

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And finally Casey, also a star stylist, is a hair perfectionist and loves to make people feel and look great. She’s the ideal person for a cut and colour and will transform your hair into beautiful shiny locks. The team really can cater for your individual needs and your consultation will ensure they get to know you and your hair to create the look you’ve been waiting for.

and they’re ready to make you look fabulous! The Melanie Richard’s Hair Boutique on Bridge Street is promising to bring you a high level of expertise at affordable prices in a friendly, but professional salon.

The spacious, modern salon is located near several city centre car parks and bus stops so it’s dead easy to get to. They also offer more than just styling – Magdalena will transform your nails using the finest gel nails, manicures and pedicures. She’s running a great opening offer where you’ll receive £5 off any nail service.

The stylists have combined their knowledge and qualifications to form a skilled team dedicated to creating fashionable looks that match your personality.

They’ve also got two sun beds – the best Ultra Sun Tanning units. Choose from a laydown sunbed with a special room for privacy, or the stand up unit with its own cubical. They’re also keen on being green and use state of the art Scrummi Towels – disposable towels made from wood fibre, meaning they’re biodegradable, hygienic and work better than your average towel. Great!

Salon owner Melanie Pease is a Wella Professionals Master Colour Expert, Vidal Sassoon, Hob and GHD trained. She has extensive experience working on photo shoots, fashion shows and this year’s London Fashion Week!

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Joint owner Richard McDonald also has years of experience in the hairdressing industry managing other successful salons and has taken part in several hair shows in London. He has the best knowledge of colours and can keep your hair looking fantastic, whether you want a classic cut or the latest style.

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Star stylist Heidi is also a Wella Professionals Master Colour Expert and keeps up to date with the latest trends and fashion forward colour techniques. One of her strengths is the ‘up do’, whether for a wedding, prom or special occasion she’s the girl you need.

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recipes in France. Eggs are high in good protein, Vitamin K and B vitamins, they’re also a source of Vitamin D and more. RATATOUILLE – a dish made from a blend of tomatoes, aubergines, garlic and onions and lots of good herbs, high in fibre, Vitamin C, antioxidants, potassium and more. Can be used as a side dish. Whilst the French can rightly boast over their delicate sweet pastries and cakes, one healthy addition that you will find in typical French homes is the fruit platter at the end of a meal (some with cheeses). Fresh fruit chopped and served on a platter does have more appeal than grappling with a bit of fresh fruit from the fruit bowl!

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The French love their food, not just for the food itself but for the social aspect; meals taken at lunch or dinner are generally taken slowly with friends or family. Their meal times last longer than our quick meals on the run or in front of catch up TV. They savour the food; they know that a meal which is eaten slowly and in the presence of good company where all your senses are alive is digested far better than one taken on the run under stress!

Local nutritionist Karen Devine continues her culinary trip around the world, and as it’s holiday time focuses on another favourite – France!

CHOCOLATE – of course I can’t end my column without mentioning chocolate which the French adore and enjoy in many sweet dishes. Dark chocolate contains good levels of flavanoids and magnesium. It’s a treat you’ll find in most French homes.

This month I wanted to take a closer look at the way the French eat, after all, the French are passionate about good food, the country’s known for its fine dining and of course many famous chefs are French. If you’ve ever popped over the water to France I’m sure you’ve enjoyed the French breads, pastries and various cheese and meats all glugged down with some good French beer or wine.

Enjoy the summer, Karen For more information on health and wellbeing go to my website www.karendevine.co.uk

The French simply love their typical foods and make it a high priority in their lives. Of course like every other cuisine there are unhealthy aspects (which can be made healthier) but they also eat a high level of fresh fruit and vegetables as we can see: CRUDITES – a typical French appetizer consisting of fresh raw chopped veg usually carrot, celery and pepper. A great way to start a meal bringing the ‘raw’ into your diet needed for extra nutrients and enzymes to help digest food.

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RED WINE – the French use a number of different flavourings in their foods from garlic, onions, leeks and herbs but one that’s used frequently to flavour foods and to drink with the meal is red wine. This has many health benefits (taken sensibly) which may aid in digestion. The French have one of the highest fat and cholesterol intakes and yet seem to have a lower risk of heart disease. This may be due to the consumption of red wine with a meal (a glass not a bottle!). Red wine contains many compounds that may help protect the heart but one compound which is showing up as the main player is resveratrol – which plants produce naturally to fight off attack from bacteria and other micro-organisms. The flesh of the red grape is known to be very high in resveratrol.

Try introducing some dark chocolate occasionally as your treat instead of the milk chocolate, it’s an enjoyable way to boost magnesium and antioxidant levels.

CASSOULET – this is a bean dish (stew) which is made generally with haricot beans, with the addition of duck or other meat. The French typically don’t eat many beans but this is a dish you’ll see on many a menu. Beans offer good complex carbohydrates and fibre plus they’re high in folic acid, magnesium, protein and more. THE FRENCH OMELETTE – whilst many countries have their own variation on the omelette, the French generally make them very light/fluffy and are left pale in colour. With the addition of tomatoes and herbs this is a great food to eat at any meal. Eggs are also found in many other sweet and savoury

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COCO Mexican Restaurant Peterborough, 01733 772266. 11 – 13 Broadway,

If you like Mexican food the team at Coco pride themselves on offering authentic, freshly prepared meals – the owners tell us you certainly won’t be served food from the freezer here! Coupled with the fact the chef has 15 years experience, and has previously worked in top London restaurants, we were keen to put Coco’s menu to the test. We popped there at lunchtime and found the service polite and fast. The Caesar salad was a healthy portion of lettuce, croutons and delicious strips of chicken – the ideal lunchtime snack. We also tried the Mexican chimichanga – a tortilla parcel filled with spicy chicken and served on a bed of rice and Mexican beans. The portion size wasn’t too big, and had just the right amount of spice and chicken, with a succulent mix of flavours. On the side we had a bowl of nachos, served with a dollop of guacamole, sour cream, tasty cheese and jalapenos – this is also a great appetizer, not too filling so it won’t ruin your main course. We finished with a very interesting dessert – a rich chocolate ice cream coated in a special Mexican batter and deep fried. Although you wouldn’t expect this to be a perfect combination of flavours and textures, it really was mouth-watering!

Monday Madness is the day where you can get 25 per cent off your final bill, and Tuesdays you can eat as much as you like for £14.95. Ladies, you’re in luck too as you can enjoy cocktails for half the price on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

You could definitely go to Coco for an evening out with friends for a flavoursome meal followed by cocktails at the bar afterwards – even more so now as we spotted some great offers on the menu worth noting. There’s a mid-week special where you can enjoy two courses for £9.99 Mon-Thurs, or get stuck into three courses for £14.95, and kids eat free with every paying adult. Plus there’s a special lunchtime offer where you can select from appetisers and a main course for only £4.95.

If you don’t fancy a meal in the city centre though, you can still enjoy Mexican cuisine at home by using Coco’s home delivery service. It’s available between 6pm – 10.30pm every night within a seven mile radius, just call 01733 765562. Check out their Facebook and website for more details on current offers by visiting www.coco.uk.net. Lara Johnson

THE BULL HOTEL A fresh face for an old favourite… The Bull Hotel in the city centre has always been highly regarded – it’s the hotel of choice for visiting celebrities and has a great reputation with its four star standards. Now a new team are bringing a breath of fresh air to the Brasserie restaurant with a new menu and a more modern feel. If you had preconceptions that the Bull was great but possibly a little stuffy and even expensive, think again! Head chef Jason Ingram has 24 years experience in the industry and is launching a fabulous new menu. With mains starting from as little as £9.95 this really is fine dining that’s accessible to all. “I’d like to see us achieve an AA rosette but still keep the restaurant within everyone’s reach,” explained Jason, “so we’re offering high quality food and presentation but in an affordable way.” Using several local suppliers, fresh ingredients and catering for all special requirements, Jason aims to make sure your dining experience is perfect. “I like to think every dish is a signature dish for me,” said Chef Jason, “but we have some fantastic steaks and homemade burgers through to hand-battered fish or pan fried sea bream, gorgeous desserts like sticky toffee pudding and a range of local cheeses.” Meanwhile new food and beverage manager Jason Parsonage is on a mission to modernise the feel of the restaurant so look out for several changes. “I’m creating a new ambience in the Brasserie with some added wow factor. We’re changing the presentation of both the food and the settings and will really uplift what’s on offer. It’ll be five star service at four star prices that everyone can enjoy.” Pastroudis café at the hotel has a range of light bites and sandwiches but we really like the

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sound of their afternoon tea which Jason’s adding a wider range of cakes to. The hotel is available for conferences, weddings and events and you can dine from breakfast through to evening meals so there’s always a reason to drop by. Our Face of ESP Lauren Hughes recently enjoyed a fantastic dinner, bed and breakfast prize at the Bull Hotel – it was her first stay there and if you haven’t paid a visit to the Bull before, now’s the time to try out that new menu!

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Family Fun Day Live music in the garden, BBQ and Bouncy Castle from 2.30pm onwards.

LAUREN OPENS THE CLOCK The Clock on Bridge Street is now open and we think it’s a great new addition to Peterborough’s café culture. Face of ESP Lauren Hughes was on hand to do the honours of opening the café restaurant recently, and was one of the first to try out their delicious cakes. Owner Barry Blakesley has got off to a great start, with new offers up for grabs straight away. Get your hands on an annual discount card – where you pay just £10 and get 10 per cent off your order for the whole year! There are also some great meal deals on offer, or you can try High Tea for two for just £9.95, including a freshly made sandwich with side salad, two slices of Victoria sponge, cream scones and English breakfast tea or Americano coffee – spoilt! The Bistro evenings throughout the week will offer meals such as a ranch burger or steak and ale pie through to soup of the day or a vegetable stack, all accompanied by a beer or glass of wine. Look out for surprise entertainment too and dine al fresco when the weather’s good. They’ve even got the ideal space downstairs for mother’s and babies – a secure and private area with changing stations to take care of the little ones! www.theclockrestaurant.co.uk.

ADDISON ARMS WELCOMES NEW CHEF The Addison Arms in Glatton have recently recruited a new chef, and are pleased to have Carl Holyoake joining the team. He’s been a local chef for some 30 years, and has previously run and worked in the kitchens at the Kings Arms in Polebrook, and both the Cheese and the Angel Restaurant in Stilton. His popularity has shone clearly, as business has increased – which is always great to hear! Carl’s specialities include freshly grilled tuna served in a Madeira sauce, swordfish, piri piri chicken and his famous lasagne amongst many others. So head over and try out his tasty food yourself, you won’t be disappointed, plus they’re now open all day on Saturdays and Sundays, giving you more time to enjoy a relaxing drink or meal in the country!

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CLUBLAND CENTRAL’S CLUBLAND LIVE PARTY Central in Stamford hosts the biggest summer party with DJ Ultrabeat, full club décor, dancers and Clubland giveaways! Get down there on Saturday August 13 for what sounds like the hottest club night of the summer. Talking of hot – steady yourselves boys, the Miss Wet T-shirt competition heats are on August 4 and 11… it’s gonna get noisy!

ZUMBA PARTY @ LIQUID Dance and get fit at Liquid with the great new Zumba parties on the first Friday of every month. In a first for the city the club’s become home to the new fitness craze but with the funky tunes getting everyone hyped up you can now keep the party going after your fitness class – what a brilliant idea! The feel good tunes and enthusiasm of Kat and Suz the instructors will mean you’ll want to make a night of it. Getting fit’s never been so much fun by the sounds of it – we like it!

LADIES NIGHT Angels on Brook Street throws another of it’s nights for the girlies this month. Get the crew together for a wild Ladies Night on Friday August 26 when there’ll be male strippers and a drag queen. Tickets are £8 in advance on 01733 344977, £10 on the door or £12 VIP.

party tunes. Back in the day you’d only hear 70s hits, but now they’ve added the best songs from the 90s and even early 2000s. Party bookings are free and you’ll have a reserved area, free drink on arrival, queue jump and merchandise –sounds good. Just remember to book well in advance either online www.flaresbars .co.uk/flarespeterborough or call 07411 767921.

DUB BE GOOD Dub Presents is a collective of promoters, organisers and musicians from the Stamford area and they’re next night’s at Mama Liz’s on North Street in Stamford on August 12 and 26. Expect a fine blend of music from styles such as authentic roots reggae, dancehall, dub, dubstep, drum and bass and hip hop – they feel good music and lovin' vibes! Entry’s £4 before 9pm, £5 after.

HENS AND STAGS IN FLARES With wedding season well and truly here, Flares on Broadway has noticed a huge increase in Hen and Stag parties so the message is – book yours pronto! You’re guaranteed a great night out, plus Flares now plays a wider range of

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SCHOOLS OUT, LET’S PARTY! Summer’s kicked in at Liquid so whether you’re celebrating A level results or you’re back from uni there’s plenty to entertain you. Join the A levels party on Thursday August 18, (drinks are 80p all night long every Thursday) or join Peterborough’s biggest gay friendly session Diva Fever every Tuesday with £1.30 drinks and BOGOF on all long cocktails. Look out for the special theme nights which we hear are going down a storm.

Peterborough’s independent club on Lincoln Road is showing no sign of slowing up this month and is packed with some great nights. First up it’s the RelentlessRadio.co.uk Launch Party on Friday August 5. Submerge have been bringing dubstep to the Boro since 2008 and have their latest night at Club Dissident on Friday August 12.Then PHAZE-1 & SUBBΩHMZ present Darka & Luger's Bankholiday Birthday Riot 2011 on Friday August 26 from 10pm-5am with Subliminal Hosting Room 2. If you want to play out yourself it’s open decks on bank holiday Sunday August 28 when it’s open to all styles.

TOWIE STAR @ HALO Fancy getting up close and personal with The Only Way Is Essex star James ‘Arg’ Argent? You can meet him in person and even have a photo taken on a bed with him at Halo on Northminster on Friday August 5. Call 01733 344977 for more details.

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I’m looking forward to September 3 because there’s the chance to mark the 25th anniversary since the untimely passing of rock legend Phil Lynott of Irish band Thin Lizzy. The event’s called Dedication 8 and features four rock bands mainly playing songs from the great man’s repertoire. Boys Are Back in Town, Jailbreak, Whiskey In The Jar will feature as the audience is joined by Phil’s mother Philomena Lynott. Dedication 8 event organiser, Terry Naraine told me – “Philomena will make the trip from Dublin to be at the show as our very special guest on the night. She loves Peterborough, and it’s the third time she’s attended Dedication. She’s recently written her 2nd book about the life of Phil, which has been the best selling book in Ireland for the last 15 weeks. The evening is in aid of the Roisin Dubh Trust (Black Rose named after a Lizzy track).” Bands on the night are headliners: Cold Sweat from Peterborough (doing a Thin Lizzy Live & Dangerous themed set), Copperhead (special guests from Oakham), Kick Back from Peterborough and UnderCovered from Wisbech.

It’s time once again for the Peterborough Beer Festival on the Embankment from August 23 – 27 which means fine ales and fine bands. Full coverage of what we can expect at this year’s event is on page 8 of this issue.

Dedication 8 is being staged at the Royal British Legion, Broadway, Yaxley on September 3 and starts at 7.30pm. More info and advance tickets are from either the Yaxley Legion or 07796 250071.

I always go to the festival because socially you bump into people you haven’t seen for a while (possibly since last year’s Beer Festival!) and I always eagerly scan the acts appearing in the Live Music tent. Headliners on Friday are the Hamsters in their final year.

Acoustic gigs have become very popular recently and some fine exponents of the acoustic art can be seen at Mama Liz’s Voodoo Lounge in Stamford in early August. Headlining is Mark Morriss , lead singer of the Bluetones. The band achieved huge success in the Brit Pop era, amassing three top 10 albums and a hatful of successful singles. And after 18 years together The Bluetones have decided that after their September tour, they’ll disband. Leading up to the farewell tour Mark is giving us a chance to see things to come in the future with this solo appearance. He’s supported by two of the area’s very own talents. John Quinn singer/songwriter of The Fleeting Minds (and formerly Mighty Quinn), who recently supported The Rifles on their 2010 acoustic tour. John will be performing tracks from The Fleeting Minds debut album Never Mind Tomorrow, due for release on IAMJ Records later this year. The strong line-up is completed by Richard Gombault. Best known for the Stamford based Punk pop trio Midget. The three can be seen on Saturday August 6. For tickets and further information contact Mama Liz’s or log on to www.wegottickets.com/event/125132

Pus the headliners on Saturday are Letz Zep. The original Led Zeppelin is the band above all others that I wish I’d seen live but never did. I’ve also managed to miss every one of Letz Zep’s previous appearances in Peterborough through one reason or another. They’re described by many as the best in the business. For example, Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson said of the band – “If you closed your eyes you really could imagine that it was Plant and Page up there. And if you opened them again the illusion didn't really go away.” A gig by Letz Zep fully portrays the full scope of the music of Led Zeppelin and I’m not going to miss that in the atmosphere of the Peterborough Beer Festival!

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This year my definite favourite night is Saturday August 27 because it’s a welcome return to the Beer Fest for Retrolux – Ian, Dave and Fozzy, who’ll do their usual brand of rock from the Foo to The Who. You might even catch a special appearance from ‘Del Boy’.

I went over to the Oundle Festival recently and noticed that the normally quiet town has a treat in store for local new music fans. Indie rockers THREADS will be playing at the Rose And Crown in the centre of Oundle, on Friday August 12. Strong support will be coming from SixtyFiveMiles who are fronted by Simon Nelson (formerly Milltown Brothers) in what promises to be a great night. THREADS have been very busy recently because in addition to live gigs they’ve been working hard on recording their debut album – Surgery.

Big congratulations to Fighting Karma, a five-piece band made up of pupils from Ken Stimpson Community School in Werrington, who won the Battle of the Bands as part of the recent Peterborough Festival. Fighting Karma beat off strong competition from a number of local bands in one of the showpiece events of the Festival. Our photo shows the band with their winners trophy and Peterborough’s Youth MP Kamal Hyman, who told ESP – “The calibre of the bands was excellent. Every act was really talented but Fighting Karma had that special something. They were 100 per cent original and every song they performed was completely their own. There was a real connection between them and you could see how much they loved performing together.” Hopefully we’ll be seeing more of this young band on the local music scene.

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I always get kinda

...twitchy in August, you know that there are only two festy months left to play out in. However it does mean you have nailed July and as per usual we found a couple of fields to enjoy ourselves in. The Maverick Festival Imelda May was superb. The setting, Easton Farm Park in deepest Suffolk was sublime. Woodland walks a huge farm pond, farm animals knurdling around and beautiful old buildings provided a very calm backdrop to some great music. The Orbitsuns played two blistering sets of rockin’ garage country, Rich Hall did a great stand up hour (albeit musically themed) and The Travelling band blew everyone away on Saturday afternoon. Their CD which I duly bought after the set and got signed in some vain hope it’ll be worth a few quid in years to come, is already my album of the year and to be fair unless anything else magical comes along it won’t be beaten. Take a look at www.thetravellingband.com for more dates and to buy the CD which I hope you won’t be disappointed with. Maverick Festival next year? Definitely – it’s up with the best. Rock n Bike Fest had a new and improved home this year and again they put on a brilliant weekend which did exactly what it said on the flyer. Rock, in the shape of my favourite band of the weekend, an amazing nine-piece tribute band Aynt Skynyrd and bikes everywhere with enough chrome to cover a small Cotswold village. Thanks guys it was great to be around so many fantastic people. August then. One I have been to and mentioned in previous years has changed dates and venue this year so I can’t get to it which is a real shame because the line up is cracking. Rhythm Festival moves to Biggleswade, just down the road really, and the line up is amazing. The Buzzcocks, Dodgy, Hazel O’Conner (performing Breaking Glass live) Nick Lowe, Imelda May, Jack Bruce and The Norman Beaker Band, The Oysterband, Toots and The Maytals and the living legend that is Steve Cropper. They’re just the headliners – there are dozens more bands playing but listing them all would be lazy journalism and a bit boring for you to read, however the aforementioned were worth listing to give you a flavour of the quality and depth Jim Driver has lined up for you this year. Set at Old Warden Park and costing £110 for the weekend it aint bad value considering who’s playing. Don’t fancy camping? You can have on site B&B for £75 for three days, you now have NO excuses (Dick Cartmel!) Find out more on www.rhythmfestival.com, it’s on August 26 – 28 – do it! See you in September… Noooooooooo!

• Live music every weekend (check ESP Gig Guide) • Food served Monday-Sunday • Sky + Espn • Real Ales • Quiz Night Sunday • Large family beer garden • FREE pool on Mondays • Cambridge £2.70 and Fosters £3 during Premiership Football

St Pauls Road, Dogsthorpe Tel: 01733 554890 www. Bluebellpub.co.uk

Lime Tree • Live entertainment - SEE ESP GUIDE • Live Sky sports • Real Ales • Beer gardens front and rear • Two pool tables • Quiz every Sunday night • Function room for hire Paston Lane, Walton Tel: 01733 708320

The Ploughman • Camra Pub of the Year 2011 • Oakademy of excellence accredited pub • Sky Sports • Happy hour Mon – Fri, 5 ‘til 7pm • Live entertainment – see ESP Gig Guide • Karaoke every Sunday with Mighty Mouth Trev • Outside bar available • Function room for hire at reasonable prices • Join our Facebook group The Ploughman

Staniland Way, Werrington Tel: 01733 327696

The Spinning Wheel (Baston’s hidden secret) • Pool, Darts and Poker • Freshly prepared cooked food • Sunday Roast (the roast that Sundays were made for) 12-3pm • Sunday night Quiz • Real Ales and premium lagers 4 Church Street, Baston PE6 9PE Tel: 01778 560395 www.spinningwheelbaston.co.uk

The Dragon • Weekly Live Music (see Gig Guide) • Live Sports (showing all major premiership/championship games) • 6 Real Ale hand pumps • Darts – Poker – Pool – Crib • Cash quiz every Sunday • Join our new facebook site – dragon,werrington Hodgson Avenue, Werrington Tel: 01733 578088

GUIDE

THU JUL 28

GUILTY

ON THE CEILING

SAVOY JAZZ

The Scotgate Stamford

The Ploughman Werrington

HARDWAY FAMILY

PARAKEETS + VIXENS

The Cock Inn Werrington

The Boro Bar Oundle Road

Cathedral Square Peterborough

FRI JUL 29

DR A'S RHYTHM JIMI HENDRIX & GROOVES TRIBUTE The Crown Inn Crowland

DWAYNE + PETER The Fayre Spot Bretton

GRUMPY OLD MEN The Ploughman Werrington

The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

LES WOODS BAND The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

LIVE BAND The Boro Bar Oundle Road

PADLEE LLOYD WATSON RICHIE The Post Office The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

MONKEY BOY

Club Bourges Boulevard

R 'N' B BAND The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

SHAMELESS The Fayre Spot Bretton

FRI AUG 12 FEEDBACK

THE REPLICAS

The Boro Bar Oundle Road

The Cross Keys Oundle Road

HOOKER

THE NUGGETS

COMMON AGENDAS

GLASS HEART

ROCKET 57 The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

SLIDE TO OPEN The Golden Fleece Stamford

STORM The Cross Keys Oundle Road

THE CROOKED CANES + THE CASTROS The Met Lounge Bridge Street

THE GUARDS

The Angel Inn Yarwell

THE OPUS 17 SWING BAND Cathedral Square Peterborough

TUE AUG 2 OPEN ACOUSTIC SESSION The Millstone Inn Barnack

THU AUG 4 AUTHORITY ZERO

O'Neills Broadway

The Met Lounge Bridge Street

THE HARRINGTON BLUES + LEE MAJOR

FREDDIE'S JAZZMEN Cathedral Square Peterborough

The Boro Bar Oundle Road

FRI AUG 5

SAT JUL 30

BURLESQUE

COUNTRY KNIGHTS The Golden Pheasant Etton

CUTTIN' LOOSE

The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

IN ARCHIVES + SILENT RESISTANCE + DEPTHS

Mama Liz's The Axe & Cleaver Voodoo Lounge Stamford Boston

St Botolph's Barn Helpston

The Axe & Cleaver Boston

MUSIC NIGHT WITH PHIL

The Scotgate Stamford

PENNYLESS

TEMALLICA

SAT AUG 6

SUN JUL 31

THU AUG 11

Cathedral Square Peterborough

The Cock Inn Werrington

PETROLOGY

The Bell Deeping St James

Cottage Woodston

STORM

Quinns Club Whittlesey

REX, LLOYD AND MURRAY CAXTON SWING + HAYLEY MAI Cathedral Square + THE Peterborough NUGGETS The Ruddy Duck ONE EYED CATS Peakirk

SLIDE TO OPEN RIVERBOAT DAYS DUO The Swiss

The Swiss Cottage Woodston

The Dragon Werrington

SUN AUG 7

The Boro Bar Oundle Road

DAFFY AND THE ALIEN The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

GLASS HEART The Ostrich North Street

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

KICKBACK The Ploughman Werrington

ROCKET 57 The Swiss Cottage Woodston

SHANE POOLE THE MARK MORRIS + REVOLUTION + JOHN QUINN BAND + RICHARD The Cross Keys GOMBAULT Oundle Road Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge Stamford

MONKEY BOY The Scotgate Stamford

OUT OF ORDER The Dragon Werrington

RETROLUX The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

THE SOUND INJECTORS, KINDRED, VERAX, DEF FRETS, SOMETHING OBLONG, REMAINS OF THE DAY + SUPPORT

Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge Stamford

MONKEY BOY The Fayre Spot Bretton

EAST COAST

The Waggon & Horses Langtoft

RETROLUX

THE MALINGERERS

THE NUGGETS (9PM)

REVOLUTIONAIRS

Peterborough Beer Festival Embankment

The Braza Club March

WED AUG 24

THE INFLUENCE

The Decoy Milking Nook

The Ostrich North Street

SOULWEAVER

TROUBLE WITH The Cross Keys Oundle Road TUESDAY + SUPPORT THE 59-ERS The Peacock TWENTY 4

The Swiss Cottage Woodston

The Stage Market Deeping

THE WASH

London Road

UNDERCOVER

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

The Dragon Werrington

TWENTY 4 The Pear Tree Stamford

The Cock Inn Werrington

SAT AUG 20

WE ARE FICTION + SUPPORT The Met Lounge Bridge Street

SUN AUG 14

UNDERCOVER

OPEN MIC NIGHT

LLOYD WATSON The Peacock London Road The New Inn Boston

SELL OUT The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

Cathedral Square Peterborough

TOUCHSTONE Peterborough Beer Festival Embankment

The Swiss Cottage Woodston

LEON The Fayre Spot Bretton

LOOSE BABY CHARLOTTE The Golden Fleece Stamford

STRINGFINGER MUSIC NIGHT + HALF INFINITY + SIR WITH PHIL Quinns Club + SUPPORT Whittlesey

The Boat Inn Whittlesey

EAST COAST

FREDDIE'S JAZZMEN

THE NUGGETS

HI JACK

FREDDIE'S JAZZMEN

CIRCA 73

THU AUG 18

Moulton Seas End The Scotgate Playing Field Stamford Spalding

THU AUG 25

The Stage Market Deeping

Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge Stamford

The Social Club Kings Cliffe

Peterborough Beer Festival Embankment

FRI AUG 26

SAT AUG 13

GLASS HEART

THE FLEETING MINDS

KUDOS

LOOSE ROCKET

WISSISSIPPI JAZZMEN

TUE AUG 16

The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

CUTTIN' LOOSE

TUE AUG 23

The Rose & Crown Oundle

FRANKLY MY DEAR

The Golden Pheasant Etton

The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

Oundle Road

THREADS

The Angel Inn Yarwell

THE FOLLOWING

COUNTRY KNIGHTS

The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

SLIDE TO OPEN OPEN MIC NIGHT The Cherry Tree

Cathedral Square Peterborough

The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

STEVE BEAN

The Dragon Werrington

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

ONE EYED CATS UNLIMITED The Exeter Arms Helpston

HOOKER

Cathedral Square Peterborough

The Dragon Werrington

THE RETURNS

FRI AUG 19 CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

UPCDOWNC The Scotgate Stamford

The Crown Inn Lincoln Road

FRANKLY MY DEAR The Ostrich North Street

KICKBACK The Angel Inn Yarwell

LAUGHTONS LAST STAND The Scotgate Stamford

LETZ ZEP + RETROLUX Peterborough Beer Festival Embankment

MATT ZILCH & THE MEIZTERS The Lord Burghley Stamford

SIMON LEE The Peacock London Road

SOUTHERN DISCOMFORT + MARTIN J SANDOM + OLDBOY + KING KOOL Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge Stamford

SUN AUG 28 CITIZEN SMITH The Ploughman Werrington

EASIER SAID

THE HAMSTERS

The Dragon Werrington

Peterborough Beer Festival Embankment

SAVOY JAZZ

TWENTY 4 Ye Olde Dun Cow Cowbit

SAT AUG 27 BEGUILED The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

SUN AUG 21 CIRCA 73 GENERATION GRAVEYARD + CAXTON SWING The Cock Inn VERAX + Cathedral Square Werrington FILTHY ANGELS Peterborough

Cathedral Square Peterborough

SPHERE + HOOKER + FILTHY LUCRE + ANDY HUGHES + DAN DICARIO + THE 925'S + ECHOES OF FLOYD Bedford Hall Thorney

Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge Stamford

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