ESP August 2013

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The best of local Leisure & Lifestyle Packed with the best summer What’s on for greater Peterborough In this month’s issue:

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A new map’s just been launched to show you exactly where to shop locally with independent retailers in Peterborough. From Balagan to Tahlias Closet, Melanie Richards to Head 2 Head barbers, cafes to restaurants and retail to culture it has the lot. There are 30+ retailers, cafes, bars and restaurants with a unique offer who have joined forces as the Indie Retailers Group. It’s an insider’s guide to rediscovering your city and the retailers worked in collaboration with Vivacity, the Museum and the Cathedral to create the map which is free and available from the Visitor Information Centre and city centre outlets. Shop local and help keep your city mixed and vibrant with plenty of shopping choice!

ROWING CLUB REGATTA Peterborough City Rowing Club is preparing to host its annual Summer Regatta on Saturday August 10 and Sunday August 11. Clubs from around the country will be competing in four lane, side by side races on the purpose built rowing course. The clubhouse bar will be serving drinks and there will be a smoothie bar as well as a Pimms bar and various food stalls. So head along and cheer on the teams, it’s going to be a great occasion!

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Realitas Community Arts Centre has now opened two new centres and moved from its old home in Peakirk. This charitable art centre for local artists and crafters to exhibit their work is now at Mancetter Square in Werrington and at the Towngate Inn at Deeping. Both centres have home made cakes and treats and serve tea and coffee so just drop in. This summer the arts centre will be running a number of creative workshops for all age groups during August. The centre provides lots of different opportunities for you to try your hand at many types of art and craft activities. From jewellery making, knitting and card making to creative cupcakes, doughcraft and decopatch.

There are also a number of resident artisans. With ample parking, an art library, craft facts, gifts and family education activities it’s worth a visit. For more info contact Joanna Parkin on 01733 579142

LAST SHED WEEKENDER Peterborough Rugby Club will be the setting for a weekend of live music and fun when the last ever Shed Weekender comes to town on Friday August 9 to Sunday August 11. With bands including Neville Staple from The Specials, The Dualers, Buster Shuffle and the Sex Pistols Experience playing as well as a Scooter custom show and trade stalls this is an event any Scooter enthusiast can't afford to miss!

Tickets are £20 in advance (£25 on the gate) and are available from www.shedweekender.com. There is free camping available and proceeds will be going to the charity Scotty's Little Soldiers.

BEER FESTIVAL @ THE RUDDY DUCK The Ruddy Duck in Peakirk is throwing its 5th annual Beer Festival on Saturday August 10. There will be 10 real ales and a selection of ciders to sample as well as a BBQ on site! There will also be live music throughout the day featuring The Rocket Dogs, DB5 & The Nuggets. It is, as always, free entry and everyone is welcome to go and join in the fun!!

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On Saturday August 3 it’s the return of football to London Road as Peterborough United look to bounce straight back to The Championship. Last time Posh were at this level London Road became known as the home of entertainment when a record-breaking amount of goals were scored at the ground, and with Posh full of confidence after an impressive set of pre-season performances this campaign should be just as exciting.

After a dismal start to the season last year Posh will be hoping to make a flying start to the league this time around with Swindon, Oldham and Crawley visiting London Road topped off with trips to Notts County and Tranmere in August.

Luckily the majority of the side that finished last season on such an impressive run have remained at Posh, with only super striker Dwight Gayle departing the club for the high-life of the Premier League. The squad’s also been strengthened with the permanent signing of midfielder Jack Payne who impressed whilst on-loan last season.

It looks like it’s going to be another exhilarating season of football in Peterborough.

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Itter Park on Fulbridge Road in Walton is hosting its annual fun day on Sunday August 18 from 11am – 7pm. With live music from Groove Cartel, The Gangsters and Electric Warriors it’s shaping up to be the best fun day yet! The garden will be designed around the theme of the 1940s.

There will also be several stalls on site as well as entertainment from the Blitz Dancers and Punch & Judy!

Ever fancied a round of golf at St Andrews? How about at Kiawah Island in South Carolina? It’s every golfer’s dream!

Well until you've raised enough cash to travel there for real why not practice on them at Peterborough Virtual Golf in Whittlesey? Not only can you play around on some of the best courses in the world, you can now celebrate in style thanks to their new customisable party packages.

Offering a range of activities including karaoke, a disco and use of the house DJ equipment, it’s the ideal place to host both kids and adult parties. For more info on booking and pricing call 01733 202604 or visit their website on www.peterboroughvirtualgolf.co.uk.

TANNING @ ENIGMA The weather’s been lovely recently but is the sun still not giving you that healthy glow you're looking for? At Enigma Beauty Salon they have the solution to your problem! Their sun beds feature superior technology which can help you achieve not only perfect looking but skin-protective tanning results that not only make you look great but can also help stimulate the production of Vitamin D! Call the salon on 07526 060998.

THE BULL HOTEL CHRISTMAS PARTIES We know, we know. It’s only July! We shouldn't even be mentioning the season of goodwill yet. But we're going to anyway. The Bull Hotel in Peterborough is now taking bookings for Christmas parties! So if you find yourself at a loose end in the office and want one less thing to tick off your to do list then book now!

For more info on Christmas parties and the Legends Tribute Show happening in September call 01733 561364.

CHARITY DAY @ THE DECOY The Decoy Pub, Werrington Bridge Road is throwing an evening packed full of live music and charity on Saturday August 24. The Motor City Vipers will be bringing their own brand of Motown and classic soul to the pub’s beer garden. A renowned local favourite this band provide the perfect soundtrack to a summer’s evening.

There will also be a raffle and auction in support of charity Help For Heroes. A great event for a great cause! Tickets are available in advance and cost £7.50. To get yours call Sandra on 07805 600934 or Kim on 07906 080565.

DRAGON PUB FIREWALK AND FUN DAY Fancy yourself as a brave and fearless competitor who’d do anything to help a charity? Well this will certainly put your credentials to the test! The Dragon pub in Werrington is holding its last ever charity Firewalk on Saturday November 2 in aid of the Kelly Simmonds Fund which is raising money for the RSSC UNIT at Papworth Hospital.

There’ll also be a family fun day on Saturday August 10 in aid of the charity with live music from Rocket 57, Children of the Revolution, The 707, Mid Life Crisis, The Pulse & The Rocket Dogs as well as a bouncy castle, raffle and BBQ. For more info on how to get involved in the Firewalk call 01733 578088.

HARLINGS AIR CONDITIONING Is the heat getting to you this summer?

Harlings Auto tell us they’re offering air conditioning re-gassing for only £35! A surefire way to keep cool in these warm conditions. For more info call Harlings on 01733 687794 and make your journeys as comfortable as they should be.

MBE LAUNCH ‘THE O2 LIFT’ Are hot, sticky days leaving your skin screaming for oxygen? This month MBE are launching ‘the O2 lift’ from Image Skin Care. With its effective oxygen facial products this skin care process provides a revolutionary treatment to exfoliate and illuminate! This treatment is available for £40 during August! Find out more by calling My Body Essentials on 01733 305102.

DOG IN A DOUBLET BANK HOLIDAY FUN DAY The Dog in a Doublet team are throwing a family fun day on Bank Holiday Monday (the 26th)! A full family affair, there’ll be a bouncy castle for the kids whilst the parents can wander around the car boot sale on site. There’ll also be pulled pork and cider to enjoy as well as the usual array of delicious food and drink already available.

BENCH OPENS @ SPRINGFIELDS! Fashion staples Bench have opened a new outlet store in Springfields shopping Centre in Spalding! It's only the 15th outlet for the clothing brand and is the latest addition to the popular shopping centre in Spalding joining more than 55 other shops inside. The new official Bench Outlet will stock men’s and ladies fashions from staple graphic t-shirts, must-have hoodies, pull-on-and-go dresses to a full range of denim jeans.

And its all 30% cheaper than if you'd bought it from the High Street!

NEW LATE NIGHT FRIDAYS @ QUEENSGATE You can now shop for longer at Queensgate as the stores are staying open til late on Fridays from August 2.

The John Lewis store will be joining the late night openings from Friday October 4 when they’ll launch the additional opening hours with a special customer event. Watch this space for more.

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DARK EARTH A breathtaking love affair, a scheme to drain the Fens and then the discovery of a mysterious body... sounds intriguing! And the fact it’s being staged at Flag Fen adds to the atmosphere.

Eastern Angles are set to bring their enthralling and evocative new theatre production Dark Earth to Peterborough in September. It’s produced by a professional creative team and the cast will be made up of local performers including members of Peterborough MASK Theatre, local schools and other community organisations. It’s being staged in a special covered auditorium with full stage, lighting, sound and tiered seating in the grounds of the historic Flag Fen Archaeology Park.

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Using live music, puppetry and atmospheric theatre design this unmissable production will show how Dutch incomers and local farmers transformed the 17th Century Fenlands. It sets parents against children, priest against churchgoers, landlords against tenants and engineers against eeltrappers!

It’s on September 12 – 15 and September 19 – 22 and tickets range from £8 – £12.

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Dust off your gogo boots for Voulez Vous, one of the best tribute acts for Abba, coming to Stamford Corn Exchange on Saturday August 17.

LEGENDS TRIBUTE SHOW Expect a night of epic proportions on Friday 20 September, with tributes to all the legends of music all in one place, The Bull Hotel.

The night will include a two course meal, followed by a tribute show to all the greats of rock and pop then finally a disco till 1am. So warm up the vocal chords and put on your dancing shoes as this will be a night to remember.

Tickets are £28 per person, to book call 01733 561364.

FAB NIGHT OUT Beatlemania is back for one night on Friday September 6 at Stamford Corn Exchange.

BOURNE’S GOT TALENT! This month sees the competition Bourne’s Got Talent being held at The Nags Head, Bourne.

To enter the competition you must live in a 10 mile radius of Bourne and be able to perform anytime after 2pm on Sunday August 11.

The competition is to be held at the rear of The Nags Head, Bourne from 2pm onwards and it’s free entry for all!

There’ll be an outside bar & food will also be available.

All entries for the competition itself must be received by Sunday August 4 by 10pm. If you’d like an entry form sending out or more info please email; thenagsheadbourne@hotmail.com Good luck!

THE JIVE ACES SWING! Prepare for a night of energetic and infectious entertainment as one of the UK’s best jive and swing acts come to Stamford Corn Exchange on Saturday September 7.

Relive this iconic band with one of the top Beatles tribute acts, as they take you on a musical journey from Abbey Road to Penny Lane.

It will be a night of classic songs which will make girls swoon all over again, we don’t think you’ll need any help deciding to buy these tickets!

The extremely popular six pieced have wowed audiences all over the world with their electric performances of classic jive and swing, and their jump jive music seeing swing meet rock’n’roll. In 2012, The Jive Aces reached the semi finals of Britain’s Got Talent, and this is just one of many impressive achievements throughout their career.

Tickets are £16 and available from the box office on 01780 766455 or online at www.stamfordcorn-exchange.co.uk

Tickets are £15 and available from the Box Office on 01780 766455 or online at www.stamford-corn-exchange.co.uk

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MAD ABOUT ABBA Mad About Abba is an electrifying night of Abba classics performed by a critically acclaimed tribute act. The seven piece ensemble will be performing all your favourite hits from Waterloo and Dancing Queen through to Thank You For The Music. This is the night for a sing-a-long and dancing in the aisles to all those 70’s greats.

Tickets are £16 and available from the box office on 01780 766455 or online at www.stamford-cornexchange.co.uk

JAZZ IN THE SQUARE Not only can you enjoy the lovely summer weather (fingers crossed) with your lunch, you can now enjoy that sandwich with Jazz In The Square.

Every Thursday lunchtime becomes showtime as talented jazz musicians fill Cathedral Square with relaxing music this summer. Who doesn’t want their sausage roll accompanied by an exciting soundtrack? Music is being performed by Jazz-Beens, Savoy Jazz, The Peter Shepard Quartet and Riverboat Days.

Playing from 12–3pm, it can even provide a musical backdrop to your holiday shopping. This charming feature will definitely brighten up your lunchtimes this summer so to see who’s playing when please head to our Gig Guide on www.espmag.co.uk.

KYT SUMMER THE ELO MUSICAL – LES EXPERIENCE MISERABLES Relive the seventies’ magic of ELO This summer brings another smash hit musical, performed by the talented young people of Peterborough. For one week only KYT are performing the world famous musical Les Miserables.

On the back of last year’s successful performance of Our Day Out, KYT are back for their 22nd production on Wednesday August 21 till Saturday 24 August. Bringing the hugely renowned musical to The Key Theatre’s main auditorium.

A must see for both fans of the musical and film, highlighting the young talent that Peterborough has to offer.

Tickets for nightly performances are £14 (concession £10.50) and the Saturday matinee are £12.50 (concessions £10). For more information go to www.vivacitypeterborough.com.

through this exciting tribute act, The ELO Experience.

They’re coming to The Cresset on Friday August 23 and this night of symphonic rock will recreate all of ELO’s greatest hits with an amazing seven piece band. Playing hits like Telephone Line, Wild West Hero and the perhaps most famous track, Mr Blue Sky. The ELO Experience were recently nominated for ‘Official No.1 Tribute in the UK’ so it’s bound to be a great night for all fans to get nostalgic and sing a long to all their favourite hits.

Tickets are £20, to order tickets call the box office on 01733 265705 or online and for more info go to www.thecresset.co.uk.

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No experience required as full training is provided but a caring, professional attitude is a must.

By popular demand, the legendary Osmonds are back at The Cresset, Peterborough on Wednesday September 25.

Merrill, Jay and Jimmy return to the UK with their tour American Jukebox, dubbed as a little bit country and a little bit rock ‘n’ roll. The brothers will be performing their unforgettable hits from Love Me For A Reason to Crazy Horses as well as throwing in some classics from the American Jukebox.

If you have the qualities to make an excellent care assistant looking after people in their own homes we would like to hear from you.

The Osmonds are globally acclaimed and have sold out venues all over the world, smashed box office records and have sold over 100 million copies of their albums worldwide. It’s no surprise that these legends of music keep on touring venues and keep coming back for more.

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Tickets are £28.50 and are available from the box office by phone 01733 265705 or from www.cresset.co.uk as well as further information.

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THE PROCLAIMERS It’s been 26 years since The Proclaimers released their first album This Is The Story, and what better way to celebrate than with a tour, particularly one that comes to The Cresset on Sunday August 11.

Perfect your singing in a Scottish accent as it will be needed as The Proclaimers perform all their hits with emotional honesty, political fire, wit and singa-long raucousness. Bringing their classics like Sunshine On Leith, Letter From America and everyone’s favourite I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles).

Even David Tennant says – ‘Probably my favourite band of all time’ – so this is not a tour to miss.

Tickets are £24.50, to order tickets call the box office on 01733 265705 or go online and for more info go to www.thecresset.co.uk.

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KICK OFF A WEEKEND OF STYLE AT QUEENSGATE Vanessa White, star of pop-royalty girl band The Saturdays, will be marking the most stylish date of the year in Queensgate shopping centre’s calendar on Saturday September 28.

Shoppers will be treated to a feast of seasonal trends during the catwalk shows, with fashions coming from retailers including John Lewis and Primark.

Vanessa will kick off a weekend of style at Peterborough’s most stylish destination, by hosting The Show at Queensgate at 11am. Shoppers can also enjoy further catwalk shows across the weekend as part of the centre’s Autumn Fashion Fix.

The Show is part of Queensgate’s Autumn Fashion Fix where fashionistas will be able to take advantage of exclusive offers, competitions and instore entertainment throughout the whole weekend. Shows are free to watch and attend, visit Queensgate’s website to reserve your seat or simply take your spot on one of the balconies overlooking the catwalk.

To celebrate Queensgate’s stylish fashion weekend, ESP is giving away two pairs of tickets to the exclusive VIP launch show hosted by Vanessa.

The Show times: Saturday September 28 11am*, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm (* hosted by Vanessa White) Sunday September 29 11am, 1pm, 3pm To reserve your seats please visit www.queensgate-shopping.co.uk

WIN TICKETS TO THE SHOW We have two pairs of tickets up for grabs for the exclusive VIP launch show hosted by Vanessa at 11am on Saturday September 28. To enter go to www.espmag.co.uk/queensgate-competition and it could just be you!

Terms & conditions Winner and their guest must be available to attend The Show at Queensgate at 11am on 28th September 2013. There is no cash alternative. No purchase necessary. No employees of Queensgate or its agents are permitted to enter. Open to UK residents only. Only one entry per person per household. There will be two winners – each winner will win a pair of tickets to The Show at 11am on September 28. Accommodation and travel is not included. The winners will be picked at random. The competition will close at 5.30pm on 31/08/2013. The winners will be contacted via email on 06/08/2013.

The winners must acknowledge and confirm receipt of this email by 5.30pm on 09/08/2013 or else they forfeit their prize and another winner will be selected. The prize will be sent to the winners via post.

The Dragon Charity Band Day Saturday 10th August 3.00pm - 4.00pm Rocket 57 4.30pm - 5.30pm Children of the Revolution 6.00pm - 7.00pm The 707

7.30pm - 8.30pm Mid Life Crisis 9.00pm - 10.00pm The Pulse 10.30pm - 12.00pm The Rocket Dogs

There will be a Bouncy Castle, Raffle & BBQ All in aid of the Kelly Simmonds Fund raising Funds for the RSSC UNIT at PAPWORTH HOSPITAL

Hodgson Avenue, Werrington, Peterborough, Tel: 01733 578088

Café Clarkes at the Key Theatre Full à la carte menu available every evening as well as a special lunchtime menu for afternoon diners.

Enjoy views of the River Nene with fine fresh food in a vibrant, modern setting.

Introductory offers available on clarkes website. Bookings being taken now on 01733 561465.

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MANORFEST IS COMING! Looking for a fun day out with the family, you should look no further than ManorFest a new fantastic event coming to the Manor Leisure Centre in Whittlesey on Saturday August 31.

The day features a beer festival for real ale fans and live bands all day for music lovers. The event will see an array of activities with arena events, circus and dance workshops, graffiti artist, skate park demos and more.

Then there’s great live music throughout the day from James Edmonds, Symptom, New Generation Crash’n’Burn, Rich McMahon, The Various Artists, Supreme Show, Jessie’s Ghost, On the Ceiling, rock tribute Purple Zeppelin and the headliners are De’Vide from the BBC’s hit show The Voice at 10pm. There’s something there to keep everybody happy!

The day runs from 1pm – 11pm and advance tickets are £7 adults, kids £5 or a family ticket (two adults two kids) is £20 – they’ll be slightly more on the gate. Get yours now from the Manor Leisure Centre on 01354 622399 and don’t miss out on ManorFest!

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THORNEY LIVE CHARITY MUSIC DAY It’s certainly the month of music and one of our favourite mini festivals is always Thorney Live at Bedford Hall in Thorney.

It always livens up the bank holiday weekend and the line up for the eighteenth annual event looks as good as ever for Sunday August 25.

Miscellaneous, Alice Louise, Motor City Vipers, Heavy Sol, Let There B/DC, Grounded, The Be Bop a Lula's, Danny Elliman & Guests.

Amongst these bands there will be something for everyone, so head on down, let your hair down and enjoy the day.

The gates open at 11.30am with the first band on at 12.30 and the entertainment continues through to dusk. Admission’s just £6 with free entry for the under 16s.

This year’s chosen beneficiaries are: Sue Ryder, Thorney Football Club plus one more to be announced. There’s a licensed bar, hot food and drink, children's inflatables and stalls. www.thorneylive.co.uk

SWISS COTTAGE CHARITY DAY ESP is supporting the Sue Ryder appeal for a new hospice at Thorpe Hall and we’re pleased to see more local venues and organisations getting behind the fundraising.

WIN CONCERT TICKETS FOR PETER ANDRE AND BILLY OCEAN! Not long to go before you can get up close and personal with Aussie heartthrob Peter Andre right here in Peterborough! The singer and star of ITV2’s My Life has toured the world and now he’s coming here.

He’ll be performing live at the indoor Peterborough Arena at the Showground in Alwalton on September 28. None other than Liberty X, recently seen on TV’s the Big Reunion are supporting him, along with top ABBA tribute act Sweden, whose members have performed all over the world.

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It’ll be a great night and tickets are £26 standing, £30 seated or £45 gold circle VIP and are selling fast.

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The gig is hotly followed by a cracker for 80s fans with Billy Ocean (The Going Gets Tough, Get Outta My Dreams) and Alexander O’Neal (Fake, Criticize) performing at the same venue the following night.

Tickets for this one are priced the same on www.seetickets.com or 0871 220 0260 or the Tourist Information Centre on Bridge Street.

We have a pair of standing tickets worth £26 each to give away to each concert so to be in with a chance just text or email us either ANDRE or OCEAN and you could be enjoying one of these gigs for free!

Usual competition rules apply, winners will be notified, there is no cash alternative, entries must be in by 31/08/2013.

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The Swiss Cottage in Woodston, well known for its regular live nights, has come up with a charity live music day packed with local talent. The line up on Sunday August 11 includes – The High Rollers, Retrolux, The Malingerers, Electric Warriors, The Influence, The Pulse, The Collaborators, Park Lane, Lee Major, Loose Rocket and The Relics – what a line-up!

There will also be face painting and family fun, a BBQ and great raffle prizes.

LANGTOFT FAMILY FUN WEEKEND The Waggon & Horses in Langtoft has your bank holiday weekend entertainment sewn up with a great family fun weekend.

On Saturday August 24 it kicks off with a Country & Western Fun Day – country music all day from 12 noon plus live music with The Country Nights from 8.30pm. Then on Sunday August 25 the vibe shifts with Doctor A’s Rhythm & Grooves performing some great tunes from 8.30pm and on bank holiday Monday August 26 there’s live music all afternoon.

Throughout the weekend there are free themed activities for the kids including a bouncy castle and giant slide, a mechanical bull with a £50 prize for the longest ride.

There’s a mini beer festival with up to 10 real ales, two ciders and a mild, plus a barbecue – what more could you ask for?

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ITALIAN FESTIVAL The sights, sounds and particularly the smells of Italy will be in Peterborough City Centre as the Italian Festival returns for its fifth year Saturday 21 September and Sunday 22 September.

When August ends it does not mean the festivals do, and this one is possibly the most delicious of them all. The Italian Festival is all about giving Peterborough a taste of Italy and we mean both literally and metaphorically. Last year saw thousands of people coming to the city for this celebration to enjoy all things Italian. From authentic chefs from Forli to flag throwers from Florence.

Carmella Cocozza, Cultural Events Organiser for ICA, told ESP – “People should come as it’ll make them happy!

It’s important to share the Italian culture and mix it with the English.”. This year includes special guest Gennaro Contaldo, renowned Italian chef and the man who mentored Jamie Oliver, doing an hour long cooking demonstration. Peterborough’s Italian restaurants such as Mattoni and Fratellis will also be out in full force to satisfy all Italian cravings over the weekend. There’ll also be music and entertainment, including a 30 piece marching band; it’s bound to be a bellissimo weekend.

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THE DEEPINGS RAFT RACE 2013

Peterborough United Summer Holiday Football Fun Days are here!

Get ready to say Aloha to Deepings Raft Race 2013, the wet and wild day out is set for Sunday August 4.

Vivacity has partnered with Peterborough United once again to offer football fun days for children this summer. The sessions will be held at Werrington Sports Centre on August 12, 13 and 14 between 10am – 3pm.

These sessions are perfect for your football loving kids with all sessions taken by UEFA and FA qualified coaches.

Your kids will also meet first team stars – perfect for posing for photographs and signing autographs.

The sessions are priced at £15 for one day, £25 for two days and £30 for three days and bookings can be made by emailing foundation@theposh.com Children just need to bring a packed lunch and wear their kit.

For more info visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com or www.theposh.com

Saturday 24th August 8pm till late Refreshments available Prize raffle in aid of

This great family day out comes with a Hawaiian Beach Party theme, so expect hilarious antics with grass skirts and coconut bras! This amusing event should not be missed featuring make-shift rafts, competitors in ridiculous outfits and plenty of stalls and activities to keep everyone entertained. Make sure you check out all that Deeping has to offer whilst there like the Iron Horse Ranch House who are have a Raft Race Party Weekend, promising good food, good music and a good time!

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THE TOWER AT WAR! Experience Medieval warfare at first hand on this fun, interactive day at Longthorpe Tower on Saturday August 24 to Monday August 26.

You’ll get the chance to see and touch replica medieval weapons, and meet the knights who used them. Also get to learn the recently discovered story of how this local tower played a part during the famous Tudor War of the Roses.

Longthorpe Tower also contains a magnificent example of medieval wall paintings. A must see for all history buffs as one of the Top 100 important Historic UK sites.

Photo: John Moore

Special events such as The Tower At War have an entrance fee of adults £4, children, students and senior citizens £3, family ticket £10 and free entry for under 5s, English Heritage members and Heritage Pass holders. For more info call 01733 864663 or go to www.vivacity-peterborough.com Verity Gibson

STARS SIGN UP FOR CITY’S LITERATURE FESTIVAL Listen up literature and poetry fans – for one week Peterborough will be hosting some huge names as it holds the second annual We Love Words Festival.

Following the success of the first event last year, the festival has stepped up to another level with the organisers, the John Clare Trust, booking some of the best for the event.

Michael Portillo, Germaine Greer, Alexei Sayle and Simon Armitage are just a few of the exciting names to appear during the forthcoming festival from September 20 – September 28.

We Love Words will also celebrate some of the best Peterborough has to offer in poetry, with the city’s current poet laureate Simon Stabler, and previous years winners such as Keely Mills and duo Dead Poets made up of Mark Grist and MC Mixy. The festival also includes the naming of the new poet laureate of Peterborough.

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Arts Fest starts this month and ESP’s Alex Jones dives in to choose some of the highlights you really shouldn’t miss…

It’s here. Peterborough Arts Fest 2013 is upon us and is set to unleash an array of weird and wonderful performances on our unsuspecting city. The format is for the first time ‘on tour’ meaning artists will be spread out across the city. From street artists to concert symphony orchestras, no venue will be exempt from the madness. So if you’re ready to embrace the chaos, and want to know where to go here’s a run down of my top five not to miss acts of the festival!

JAWS @ THE LIDO – Sunday August 4 What better place to watch the escapades of a man eating super shark than at the local community pool? Of course rumours about sightings of what people are calling the ‘Lido Shark’ are just nonsense… right? Tickets for this outdoor movie screening are £5 and can be bought from the box office on 01733 207239.

GIANT LANTERN PARADE @ CATHEDRAL SQUARE – Friday September 6 An incredible display of light and design as giant lantern structures will be led throughout Peterborough, lighting up the night sky, eventually culminating in a show Upon This Rock in Cathedral Square! The event will feature at its heart a performance of a specially commissioned score by composer Jonathan Baker, and will involve a number of Peterborough residents using music and song to tell their own stories about how they and their families came to call the city ‘home’. A visual delight that’s not to be missed, parades of people carrying lanterns will start at 7pm from four corners of the city centre and converge on the Square.

FESTIVAL FIELD DAY @ CENTRAL PARK – Saturday August 10 Some of the finest Covent Garden street performers will be bringing their escapades to Central Park! These performances from noon onwards will certainly set the tone for the rest of the day which will be a myriad of colour and activity as they’ll be joined by 30 local visual artists all performing in and around the park. Then there’s Picnic in the Park from 4.30pm (just take a hamper) with interactive improvisers Scopitone who invite you to their retro disco! Kids’ film Over the Hedge will also be screened at the Park at 4pm as well as a family film being screened at 7pm which the public can vote for at www.peterboroughfestival.co.uk.

GENERIK VAPEUR @ CATHEDRAL SQUARE & BRIDGE STREET – Saturday September 7 A legendary street show which has lit up cities across Europe now comes to Peterborough as the highlight of the Arts Fest finale weekend. Named Generik Vapeur, this one of a kind troupe takes over the city centre as 20 blue figures turn our streets and buildings into a stage. It has to be seen to be believed! They're also looking for ten volunteers to join the performance and will be in residence at the Key Theatre from September 2. Think you've got what it takes? Then get involved!

BRITTEN SINFONIA @ THORPE HALL GROUNDS – Sunday August 11 Britten Sinfonia is one of the world’s most celebrated and pioneering orchestras. With amazing musicianship and an inspired approach to concert programming this performance in the grounds of Thorpe Hall is guaranteed to be something special. Tickets are £10 and can be purchased by calling 01733 207239. The good news is that 50% of all proceeds will be donated to the Sue Ryder Appeal for a new hospice which we’re backing here at ESP.

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So they're my picks! Their is loads more though, including Le Fete Franglais on September 7 & 8 on the Embankment with an amazing fusion of street performance and outdoor arts like The Wheel of Death which I’ll tell you more about next month.

With so much going on it’s impossible to fit it all into one article so make sure you grab a brochure or check out www.peterboroughfestival.co.uk. We will also keep you up to date with all the Arts Fest news on www.espmag.co.uk which is always packed with the latest leisure and lifestyle news.

What are you looking forward to at the Arts Fest? Get in touch via twitter @espmagazine and have your say! One thing’s for sure after this festival Peterborough will never be the same again!

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FESTA THE ITALIAN WAY

The riding fraternity finally got to enjoy their machines during a few weeks of summer in July but some of my two-wheeled mates, who shall remain nameless, actually complained it was too hot to ride!

It’ll be time to sample a taste of La Dolce Vita in September and this means a twoday celebration of everything Italian in Bridge Street and Cathedral Square.

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The helmets are perfect for most bikes from cruisers to scooters. The AirFlow 2 was winner of the 'Best of the Best' Reddot design award for outstanding design quality. I’d definitely buy one but with four helmets already in my possession,

maybe I need more bikes – mid-life crisis? Well, yes, according to bike insurer Bennetts.

The city-based firm commissioned a study that revealed 30% of motorcycle owners who are going through a mid-life crisis got into bikes to cope. Buying a bike made them more sociable and in some cases men reported significant improvements in their marriages and relationships.

I’m sure her indoors will agree our relationship, as good as it is, could always benefit from some enhancement. So, let’s forget this year’s romantic holiday make some space in the garage for a Ducati 916, Triumph Bonneville and a Suzuki GXR 750. Happy days (with the missus of course). Balderston, tel: 01733 565470.

The Italian Festival (September 21 and 22) is now a firmly established event thanks to the Italian Community Association and support from Peterborough City Council.

Italian-themed and owned city businesses also play an important part by exhibiting their products and services and it’s no surprise that food is one of the major components of this family-friendly event.

Expect lots of pizza (our Face of ESP Simona’s already in training as you can

CLASSIC CAR RANT REAPS ITS BENEFITS! In last month’s column I asked why Peterborough hasn’t got its own classic car show. This month I can tell you that we will have in 2014 and I can’t wait.

I don’t know whether it’s coincidence, timing or the power of this column but it turns out Peterborough City Council plan to stage a classic and vintage vehicle event on The Embankment next September.

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see), pasta, wine, antipasti and cakes to mention just a few culinary delights.

Entertainment will be in the form of a 30-piece marching band from Italy, singers, dancers, a magician and an accordion player.

It’s tradition to have a special guest on the Sunday and this year TV chef Gennaro Contaldo follows in the footsteps of Antonio Carluccio and Gino D’Acampo who starred in previous years.

Gennaro is most recently famed for his onscreen eating and cooking partnership with Antonio Carluccio in Two Greedy Italians.

He’ll be doing a cooking demonstration and hopefully saving a plate for me.

MY WORD OF THE MONTH

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Aldi cheapness, bad toenails, diarrhoea, sunburn, burnt bingo wings, commando, smoky washing, R&B, white trainers, pink instead of brown, bites, stupid cats and dogs and pound shop plastic forks that snap in your sausage.

>> Ange – let’s do pudding smiles in August! >> Simone – many happy returns and let’s get the VW Camper! >> Dave (mush) – buon compleanno >> Darren – how do I meet Vale in Mugello next year? >> Rob – beer fes? >> Leaf – our deputy doesn’t live far from you!

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WONDERFUL WILLOW AND LAUGHS AT LEVITY Yes this photo looks like I’d had a few too many but having a few sherbets is all part and parcel of festival-going isn’t it? By the way, the lady lying down in the background wasn’t dead, she moved after being subjected to my uncontrollable burping.

Anyway, needless to say The Willow Festival was once again a massive success that saw approximately 82,000 people venture back and forth over the three days. This is a massive amount and a lot more than the 50,000 we saw last year.

The weather was once again very kind to us and the sun continued to shine a week later when the city’s first large scale comedy event – the Levity Festival – took place on the same Embankment setting. I was looking forward to seeing Lee Nelson and he didn't disappoint. The tent was brimming with fans laughing at his every gag and top marks to the Levity organisers for securing him as well as all the other great acts that weekend.

No festival of course is without its celebrities and it would’ve been rude of me not to rub shoulders with some of them in the VIP area. Naturally, they all wanted a photo with yours truly and here I am pictured with Rootsy from So Solid Crew, Terry Coldwell from East 17, Fabian Winless of former Ipswich Town FC fame, Leo The Lion from The Streets and Tanya from The UK Three Lions Charity. Terry and Leo sang us a couple of tracks they're about to record together and there's definitely a hit on the way from these guys.

The Levity was a brave effort for year one – I'm glad the organisers pulled it off and I'm sure it'll come back stronger in 2014.

PEP’S LOCAL HEROES:

LOUIS SMITH It might sound like an obvious choice when I say Louis Smith joins my local hero list. His Olympic accolades are worthy of being a hero alone, but my praise for Louis goes beyond that.

Secondly, his crowning as Strictly champion shouldn’t be underestimated. I dance Latin and ballroom at intermediate level and it’s hard. But to perform faultlessly under the pressure of a national TV audience was a magnificent achievement.

What made Louis’ win even more deserved was he’d never danced before compared to the majority of his competitors. To top it all, Louis struggled to take the competition seriously in the opening weeks, but thankfully his winning instinct kicked in just in time.

Louis is in demand and his representatives like to sell him as if he were gold. To us he is gold and that’s because Louis remains humble

Photo: Chris Brudenell

Firstly, for all his fame and celebrity stardom, Louis has managed to remain grounded and that’s arguably down to what his mum Elaine has instilled in him from a young age.

and never gives the impression he’s a business.

He’s still like the rest of us in so many ways.

When I spoke to him a few weeks ago, he told me how in awe he was at the sight of last month’s ESP cover girl Michelle Keegan when she recognised him at a party. Louis can have any woman he pleases but the boy from Eye still had a weak at the knees moment. That’s what I like – Louis keeping it real and that’s why he’s our hero.

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ESP’s Mikey Clarke gets ready to prop up the biggest bar in the Boro!

And the nominations for ‘Best event in Peterborough’ are – the Christmas Lights Switch-on, The Willow Festival, the Beer Festival, and the Dragon Boat Race. And the winner is… the Peterborough Beer Festival (in my opinion!).

With 350 draught real ales, a huge range of perries, wines, bottled beers, and soft drinks in one location, it’s no surprise that this is one of the city’s most popular events.

Keep Tuesday August 20 – Saturday August 24 free in your diary and head to the Embankment. Live bands will be performing all week, and you never know – we may get some sunshine too.

For the first time, the Peterborough and District Branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) have introduced an Open Mic Night. Ever thought how great it would be to perform at the Beer Festival? Now’s your chance.

My favourite thing about the Beer Festival has to be the atmosphere. My wife doesn’t even drink and loves to go too. Sitting on the grass, listening to great music, playing a few of the games on offer, and bumping into people you’ve not seen in ages – there’s nothing like it.

COMPETITION

As 27,500 thirsty locals attended the festival last year, chances are you were there yourself. You probably know too well what beers to drink and what bands to look out for.

Here’s a few things you perhaps don’t know.

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This year...

• More than 90,000 pints of beer will be drunk over the festival, that's an average of 3 pints per session.

• Over 13,000 pints of cider will be drunk.

• Over 350 different draught beers from 140 different breweries will be on sale.

• Organisers expect around 10,500 bottles of world beers to be consumed from the range which is sourced from 10 different countries.

• About 15,000 glasses are being made in five different styles, from the traditional jug to a small pint glass.

• Two pallets of toilet paper will be used during the five day festival.

• More than 300 volunteers will be used during the festival – not just to run the bars but to do catering, litter picking, man the pay gates, organise the glasses and not least to build and dismantle the festival site itself!

• 1,500 metres of fencing will be erected by the volunteers to surround the site.

So as you’re at the Beer Festival this year, let’s raise a glass to everyone mentioned above. Without them, this event couldn’t happen. “Cheers!”

For full details on opening hours and prices, check out www.camra.org.uk See our Gig Guide for the live bands.

WIN BEER FEST TICKETS! We have 10 pairs of tickets to this year’s Beer Fest up for grabs. They’ll give you free admission any day so to get your name in our beer barrel just text or email us the word BEER along with your name, address and telephone number. Over 18s only please.

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LUNCHTIME QUIZ After a few glasses of Old Codger’s Gut Grumbler your grey matter might be fuzzier than usual but test your thinking skills at the ESP Lunchtime Quiz down at the Beer Festival with Ian Gray.

ESP Lunchtime Quiz from 1pm – 2pm on Wed, Thurs, Fri and Sat. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd & the funniest team name. Quiz sheets on sale from 12.30.

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Put simply, it was the biggest gathering of comedians over three days in Peterborough, performing to the largest ever audience for live comedy in the city.

The ESP team were there from the opening act on Friday, the masterly under-rated Alun Cochrane to an impromptu Sunday night encore featuring Terry from East 17 who'd been in the audience, being invited on stage to sing the band’s classic House of Love. (Last heard live in Peterborough in 1993 at Orton Longueville school on the band’s school tour!).

In between I was asked to be a judge for the new acts competition run by Mama Liz's comedy MC John Elson that saw Andy McBurney take top prize of £1,000, hang out with some of my old Edinburgh Fringe mates who were performing in the main tent, Carl Donnelly, Roisin Conaty, Paul McCaffrey, Matt Forde and Paul Foot (the latter agreeing to re enact the Royal Birth with me). Other comedians who proved popular were Piff the Magic Dragon, Jason Cook and Dominic Holland. Meanwhile the headline acts each night Al 'the pub landlord' Murray, Lee Nelson and Omid 'welcome to my carpet shop' Djalili were given a superb reception and got big laughs throughout.

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Mostly Funny

There's so much I want to write about the Levity Festival, but sadly not enough space!

EVENTS FOR 2013 AT THE PLOUGH, FARCET FEN 24th August

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Bank Holiday Family Fun Weekend

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Across the weekend

Country & Western Fun Day – country music all day from 12 noon plus live music with ‘e Country Nights’ from 8.30pm

• Free themed activities for the kids inc bouncy castle and giant slide • Mechanical Bull with a £50 prize for the longest ride.

• Mini Beer Festival with up to 10 real ales, 2 ciders and a mild • Barbeque

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Monday 26th Live music all afternoon

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Racer back black vest top (£29) Oil painting floral trousers (£109) Oil painting floral bag (£39) Sunglasses and shoes – Harriet’s own Clothes: All Ted Baker at John Lewis, Queensgate

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One year on from winning Bronze at the Paralympics, we gave local swimming star Harriet Lee a glamorous make-over to celebrate her passion for fashion.

It’s hard to believe it’s a year since Harriet Lee and her team mates were basking in the success of London 2012 but it’s been a busy 12 months since for our local sports star. Harriet, who has Beckwith–Wiedemann syndrome, is now back to full time training at the Regional Pool in Peterborough for the World Championships this month and of course has Rio in her sights. So with a rigorous routine of up early, swim, rest, gym and swim again, mixed in with a bit of media work and venue openings it’s safe to say she doesn’t get much time to herself.

Life’s pretty much swimsuits, no make-up and chlorine but we heard Harriet loved fashion, so ESP picked out some Ted Baker clothes from John Lewis, had her new blonde locks styled at Melanie Richard’s Hair Boutique, gave her a glamorous makeover by Lisa Hinks and fashion advice from ESP’s style guru Sue Donnelly.

Coral dress (£119)

“I’m a bit of a designer freak,” admits Harriet. “I like all my names – Ted Baker, Diesel, All Saints, French Connection. I’m a bit of a clothes freak.

Jewellery – John Lewis

“I think when you’re sporty you’re never really seen as feminine or girlie so I quite like my girlie clothes and patterns, pinks and girlie dresses. I like colours just to make a change from sports gear and your typical ‘athlete likes to wear trousers look’ which people think you like to go out in – but we really don’t! We really do like to dress up and look nice!”

Clothes: All Ted Baker at John Lewis, Queensgate

Harriet loved her glamorous shoot at the Lido where she’s more familiar with doing some laps. She trains with the Peterborough Swimming Club which is boasting a lot of fresh new talent to keep Harriet on her toes.

“It’s quite an up coming club now. Ben Negus the coach has really been working hard with us all and the club’s really making a mark on not only the regional and county scene but the national scene.

“We’ve stepped up and have started to produce swimmers that are fighting for top positions in the country so it’s really taken a step forward in the last couple of years and I think they’ve got a really bright future.”

Cropped collarless neon pink jacket – £179 Glasses – New Heston range, Vision Express Clothes: All Ted Baker at John Lewis, Queensgate

As part of the ‘legacy’ that’s being pushed so hard to keep up the momentum gained from the Games, Harriet is still playing her part in encouraging youngsters into the sport.

“I think it helps to see that actually the hard work can pay off and after all the training that we all do – I do it with them, we all do the same and train together – that you can get rewards.”

It certainly requires plenty of dedication and Harriet says that had she not been so driven to succeed as a swimmer, fashion may have been her other calling.

“If I hadn’t been a sporty person I might’ve gone into fashion somewhere along the line – a bit of designing and personal shopping.

“The shoot was really fun and something a bit different. It’s been nice to be at the pool as it’s where I swim all the time so nice to have a bit of a fashion shoot with the pool as part of that. It’s been brilliant, a really nice day.”

View more of our fashion shoot, find out about the fashion and make up trends from our ESP experts and read more from Harriet on www.espmag.co.uk.

Our thanks to the Lido, Vivacity Culture and Leisure and also Sarah McGhie for their help with this shoot.

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The sun shone once again and record crowds of over 80,000 turned out to enjoy three days of free music at The Willow Festival on the Embankment.

ESP was supporting the event once again and the team were down there over the weekend with our Paparazzi photographers Mike Harris and Chris Brudenell capturing the action.

Organiser Mark Ringer told ESP – “I’d like to say a big thanks to The Willow Festival organising team for stepping up to the plate and helping me stage the event this year. If it wasn't for their help, TWF 2013

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definitely couldn't have happened.

The work load this time around was staggering, so big thanks to James McCullen, Paul Archer, Jane Vellam, Ashley Harding and David Pleasance.

“We also had a record number of volunteers on hand, so thanks to all of them too, it was hot and exhausting work, but they all stuck it out to the end.

“Every stage area was sponsored in 2013 and we've already had offers of further sponsorship if we run the event again in 2014.”

Annette Joyce, Head of Commercial Operations at Peterborough City

Council, also thanked the police, council officers and everyone involved adding – “The Embankment is made to host large scale events like this and by working in partnership with its organisers; The Willow Festival had a positive economic and wellbeing impact on the city. It was fantastic to see so many up-and-coming and established bands sharing their talent in front of a massive audience.”

Roll on 2014 then and let’s hope there’s more to come on the Embankment!

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BEER FESTIVALS AND CLUB NIGHTS...

What a summer it’s been out and about in the Boro and there’s so much more to come we can’t wait!

As ever our photographers have been capturing all the fun and Pep Cipriano couldn’t resist a pint down at The Ploughman in Werrington when they staged their fantastic beer festival. Andy Simmo always knows how to throw a good bash and having heard the good news that the threat of Tesco taking over the site is now no more, we can see just why he and his regulars were celebrating!

Meanwhile out in the Broadway bars Mitch Brewster did the honours dropping by at the Thursday YoYo night with TOWIE's Danny O making an appearance! Then he covered sessions from the pumping Mixology & Ménage a Trois nights in Edwards Flares and Red Room.

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ESP’s Sharon McAllister grabs a word with this month’s cover star…

Eliza Dollittle’s feel good track Pack Up had us all singing along a few years ago and now she’s back with another catchy little number, Big When I Was Little and her second album on the way in the autumn.

Three years after breaking through with her self-titled Platinum-certified debut album which featured the hit singles Skinny Genes and Pack Up, Miss Doolittle has been doing quite a bit actually!

Eliza’s currently doing the rounds with Disclosure singing the vocals on Chart hit You & Me for which she wrote the lyrics, and has now produced her own stripped back version to create an emotive torch song topped by a soulful vocal performance.

Eliza’s set to announce her own headline shows soon but in the meantime has made one of her first appearances performing her new single on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch, where of course she was also roped into a bit of cooking which she admits isn’t her big thing – “They had me scooping out a courgette, that was fun. I’m not the best cook so I think they gave me the easiest job! It’s just something I’ve never really had the passion for. I love good food and eating, I really am passionate about food but I just don’t like cooking,” she laughs.

But while many of us might have our feet up chilling out an watching the likes of Sunday Brunch Eliza told me she’s never really enjoyed a typical weekend – “Even in my own head I’ve never really given myself weekends or anything. I guess I give myself a day to switch off and it’s important to separate yourself off from what you do, but for me that probably happens on a Wednesday or a Friday it just depends.”

Eliza wrote all of her new album so it’s easy to see that her head’s usually pretty full of tunes and lyrics.

Three years ago Eliza was singing about light hearted, feel good stuff and while new single Big When I Was Little still has an upbeat feel she admits a few life experiences have matured her songwriting – “In the song writing I’ve changed a lot. I’ll always be a control freak that’s for sure, I get a bit anal about really small things, even the snare sounds of the drum on a song or something like that. This time round I’ve really tried to let go a bit and let it flow a little more which is something I definitely didn’t do before.

“I’ve learnt a lot in this whole process – not just in actual songwriting ways but in life anyway. I’m at the age where people learn a lot about themselves and I would hope that I’ve grown a bit as a person let alone as a musician in the last few years.

“I guess I’ll always be myself but I have different sides to me and I think the songs I released on my last album, it was three years ago and I hadn’t really experienced that much really at that point so what I was singing about was quite light and feel good and I think my new record delves a little bit more than I’ve ever delved before.”

In the grounds of the Bedford Hall, Station Road, Thorney, Peterborough

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After the successful collaboration with Disclosure, Eliza says she’s open minded about working with other artists in future – “I think it’s so cool when people from different places put their brains together that’s how you come up with something people haven’t heard before necessarily.”

With an appearance at Liverpool International Festival this month and touring prior to the album release – “I do love travelling and seeing different places I’ve not seen before,” – Eliza is excited about getting back out there after spending a year and a half writing for the new album, for which she turned out at least a hundred songs she had to whittle down to her favourites. Life’s had its ups and downs for the young singer and some of these tracks have been cathartic for her.

“There are songs from the album from when I was not in a good place at all,” Eliza reveals, “and I have to remember how I felt then to know how to get over it and remember how lucky I am not to feel that anymore. In a way Big When I Was Little, when you go through something for the first time in your life that you’ve never felt before, it makes you remember things about when you were younger, so in a way, although it’s the most funnest songs on the record, it still means a lot to me. Every song is a piece of the puzzle, and a piece of the journey for me.”

So what was her favourite thing when she was little?

“Probably making up dance routines and singing along to my favourite songs!”

Well that’s certainly worked out for her! Eliza’s new single is out now and look out for her new album on Parlophone out in October. www.elizadoolittle.com

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ELYSIUM 21 Cast: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley Matt Damon and Jodie Foster star in acclaimed Oscar-nominated District 9 director Neill Blomkamp’s first film since his 2009 breakout sci-fi.

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And he sticks to the same genre, but in a universe set more than a hundred years in the future (2154 to be exact) as the very wealthy – under the ruthless guardianship of Foster’s Secretary Rhodes – live in a pristine manmade space station called Elysium, and the rest live on a decaying Earth.

But when Damon’s character Max gets a cancer virus after an industrial accident, he’s got five days to get to the infamous station to find a cure – and maybe even bring parity to the two polarised worlds.

Sadly for Max it’s not going to be easy with Rhodes stopping at nothing to preserve the luxury lifestyle of her citizens – with Blomkamp’s District 9 lead star Sharlto Copley as the violent head of her enforcement.

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After Identity Thief and The Hangover: Part III, Bridesmaids’ breakout star Melissa McCarthy seems to be in every comedy going.

And there’s already talk of a sequel after this was a massive hit Stateside, as McCarthy stars as a loose-cannon Boston cop who teams up with Sandra Bullock’s bythe-book FBI agent to track down a drug lord.

Talking of films that have been massive hits in the States, this critically-lauded horror from the director of Saw took in over $40m in its opening weekend last month.

Patrick Wilson (Watchmen) and Vera Farmiga (TV series Bates Motel) star as paranormal investigators trying to help a family terrorised by a dark presence in their farmhouse.

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Jim Carrey has reportedly snubbed publicity for this film after deeming this sequel too violent (didn’t he watch the first film?). But I’m sure as new superhero Colonel Star and Stripes he’s still taken his full pay packet, after the bravery of Kick Ass (Aaron Johnson) and Hit-Girl (Chloe Grace Moretz) inspire a new wave of self-made masked crusaders.

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Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg star as two undercover agents who begrudgingly team-up after finding themselves on the run after a botched attempt to infiltrate a drug cartel. Bill Paxton (Aliens), James Marsden (X-Men) and Paula Patton (Ghost Protocol) co-star in this crime-caper from the director of Contraband.

PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS Released: August 7 This sequel to the mildly successful The Lightning Thief fantasy tries to fill some of the void left by the likes of Harry Potter – as the son of Poseidon (Logan Lerman) and pals journey to the Sea of Monsters to retrieve the Golden Fleece and save their Half-Blood homestead. Costars Sean Bean.

This was initially meant to be a direct-to-DVD release, but was turned into a cinematic Cars spinoff from those Disney cash-cows. It may not be a Pixar film, but it has their fingerprints all over it, and should turn a nice profit on a lesser budget – particularly with recognisable voices such as Val Kilmer, John Cleese and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

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The first two entries in this month’s round-up mentioned movies that have become hits on just a fraction of the money Johnny Depp’s big summer flop cost to make. He stars as Tonto in Disney’s big-budget misfire, with little-known Armie Hammer as the legendary eyemasked lawmaker, in this westernadventure from The Pirates of the Caribbean team.

It was a toss-up between this and geriatric action flick RED 2 (out August 2) to which would get this coveted slot – and as this Adam Sandler, Kevin James and Chris Rock comedy sequel has been more successful at the US Box Office, it gains this dubious accolade. Hopefully the comedy will be better than in the woeful first film though.

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Released: August 21 With a number of teen films clambering to fill that void left by the Twilight series, this movie based on the best-selling books sees demons, warlocks, vampires and werewolves run riot in an alternative New York called Downworld. Lily Collins stars as a descendant Shadowhunter searching for her mother (Lena Headey).

Released: August 23 Steven Spielberg’s once recordbreaking hit movie gets the 3D treatment for its twentieth anniversary. You know the story, Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Dickie Attenborough and co, get in strife after cloned dinosaurs – including Velociraptors and a T-Rex – run amok in a topsecret theme park during its test run. Still a class act.

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The ULTIMATE Combat Gaming Experience Airsoft is a military simulation game similar to paintball. It costs a lot less to play, it hurts less and uses realistic looking replica weapons.

(360/PS3/PC) Out now If this is the final piece of Borderlands 2 DLC – then at least the series is ending with a terrific bang.

2K haven’t gone cheap on fans of this sensational Pandora-based all action role-player, as this fourth slice of downloadable content – which can be purchased separately or as part of the Season Pass – provides a diverse new landscape for heroine Tiny Tina to weave her tale.

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With a whole host of new enemies and content, this twisted Dungeons and Dragons-esque adventure is arguably the best DLC of the series so far – and will keep your appetite truly whetted until the inevitable third instalment on next-gen consoles.

PAINKILLER: HELL & DAMNATION (PS3/360/PC) Out now This demonic shooter series was looking dated last time round – and as this generation’s consoles come to a close it brings very little inspiration to the table.

It looks the best it ever has, and hosts a vast array of satisfying weaponry – from chainguns that wield rocket launchers to stake guns and saw blades – but its arsenal sadly runs out far too quickly.

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This will go one of three ways.

It’s either going to provide the non-stop comedic genius of his legendary three BBC TV series from the mid-nineties and earlynoughties; the intermittent humour of the soso watered-down recent Sky incarnation; or go the way of the disastrous Ali-G and Kevin and Perry films.

It’ll probably end up somewhere in the middle as North Norfolk’s most famous TV/DJ celebrity provides a film which he’s calling his ‘love letter to Norwich’ – as Steve

Coogan’s insecure character still clambers for the limelight.

This time the man who famously had a nervous breakdown after driving barefoot to Dundee, looks to salvage his public career after a violent turn of events at his local radio station.

Fingers-crossed on this one, as the original Alan Partridge material provided some of the greatest tear-inducing comedy moments to come from these isles . . .

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KEEP CALM IT’S BROWNSUGA BrownSuga is back on Friday August 23 with DJs Eddie Nash, AJ and guests in the Red Room playing the finest sounds from the 90s to the present day mashing up some soul, swing, hip hop, RnB, ragga, D&B and garage!

‘Jack’ has been a phenomenal success since hitting club floors during early 2013 when originally released on Claude Von Stroke’s Dirtybird label. Its infectious jacking drum pattern; a simple yet absorbing bassline and a sleazy vocal hook has made it an essential record for DJs across the country and has been reverberating on the Red Room Sound System since April. With a full UK release on Atlantic, it looks certain to be a top 5 success.

His repertoire of releases for labels such as 2020 Vision, Dirtybird, Pets and his own label Naked Naked have seen him collaborate with the likes of Midland on 101 and Dark Sky on two heavyweight tracks in Fallout and The Click. Naked Naked have also released tracks by the likes of Dusky Vanishing Point and Peterborough’s own Pasteman (aka Matt Bridgewater) with Brown Bread.

With a recent BBC Radio1 Essential Mix under his belt too, BREACH is set to be an artist even more heavily in demand. We can’t wait to see what bombs he brings with him to Mixology!

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YoYo Club Nights has already brought an array of guests to Peterborough including Ricci & Scotty T from Geordie Shore and Dan from The Only Way Is Essex on Thursday nights, but summer’s not over yet! In fact it’s just the beginning! Gracious K joins the YoYo party on Thursday August 1 performing his classic tune Migraine Skank. The Geek Party returns for A-Level results night so be sure to break out the fancy dress and get your geek on! More and more surprises are set for the summer season so to be kept informed LIKE the YoYo page – Facebook.com/ YoYoClubNights or follow the twitter @YoYoClubNights.

Fresh from a two year break, Superbrok returns to reclaim it's throne as Peterborough's only dedicated break beat night! Going from old skool breaks through to nu skool on Friday August 9 DJs on the night are Audioholik, Noddy, Betamax, Xcentric, Kaos, S Night, Stimp, G Man b2b Sticky Micky.

NEW MYU BAR TO ROCK BORO! The Luminar Group who operate Liquid, Envy and New York New York, are launching the city’s newest bar concept Myu, which will open with a VIP launch night on Friday August 9 and a grand opening event on Saturday August 10.

What was known as Bar Rock, will be transformed into a high quality, stylish new bar with a modern interior and a new luxurious lounge area. It’ll be a great place to chill out, socialise with friends and dance the night away.

Myu Bar will open on Friday August 9 with a VIP invite launch night including cocktail flarers and live entertainment. Once open, the bar will offer free entry before 12am and a fantastic range of cocktails, a tasty new wine menu and a wide selection of 2-41 drinks. The bar will be open on Friday and Saturday nights. For details of the launch event please contact the venue on 01733 898005 or email peterborough@liquidclubs.com

Ménage returns with the White Party to Edwards, Flares & Red Room on Friday August 2 transforming the venue with a white VIP twist. After a successful launch the Menage A Trois crew is making sure everybody parties like a VIP with the Champagne Guest List Giveaway.

Get a FREE bottle of Champagne when you put yourself and a friend on the guest list. Join in the Ménage experience with Ménage dancers, pink Champagne reception, white chocolate fondue, 3D lasers, film crew and photographers, 7 DJs spread across three rooms and a White Party VIP area! Free white shot to everybody dressed in white.

To be added to the guest list just TEXT ‘Menage + yours and your friend’s full name’ to 07411 258999 or go to www.facebook.com/MenageNights

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House Proud are back once again for another free entry Bank holiday Sunday event as they continue their residency out on the SolGarden terrace.

Join them on Sunday August 25 at The Solstice for a 14 hour special from 2pm – 4am. Once again resident Russell James will be joined by Drew Tilney, Juan Baptiste, Miss Purdy & special guests who repeatedly show the crowd exactly how Sundays should be spent... out in the sun, on a terrace, dancing to house music!

Peterborough’s longest running RnB night with selected 241 offers and 50% off all drinks before 10.30pm. Entry from just £3 from 10pm till 4am.

What better way to hit the peak of summer than to welcome a renowned and multitalented vocalist, producer & DJ, who’s created one of the biggest cross-over tracks of 2013. Mixology welcomes BREACH (aka Ben Westbeech) to the Red Room decks on Friday August 30.

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HOUSE PROUD PRESENTS ‘MUM’ IN THE HOUSE! After the success of the terrace events the team at House Proud are teaming up with MUM (Manchester Underground Music) for a record label showcase. It’s all happening on Saturday August 10 at Radius 10pm – 4am (£7 advanced tickets available from the Solstice & Resident Advisor).

Resident Russell James, recently signed to the label, will be joined by international artists DJ Meri (Rulers of the Deep), Universal Solution Live (MUM, Anjunadeep) and former Sankeys resident and front man for the label Mark Holmes. Pre party at the Solstice 7pm – 10pm with Drew Tilney, Juan Baptiste & Miss Purdy. Find them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @houseprouduk or www.soundcloud.com/houseproudmusic

It’s all happening at Café 24 on Lincoln Road from 10pm – 5am with free entry before midnight.

SHADES OF RHYTHM Sunday Chill Lounge productions presents, Shades of Rhythm – The Thank You Gig on Saturday August 24. They’re saying thanks to all their fans for 25 years of support with their first outside performance in Peterborough at the beautiful Sol Garden, The Solstice. Shenanigans kick off at 7pm with DJ Jo G (The Sunday Chill Lounge on Peterborough FM and ex Shades dancer!) Rayan Gee (Shades of Rhythm, The Sunday Chill Lounge on Peterborough FM). With a live PA, DJ sets by Shades of Rhythm it’s gonna be epic!

VIP TICKETS TO SATURDAY NIGHT BREW Head nodding, toe tapping, foot stomping, cool grooves are what’s on offer at The Brewery Tap’s Saturday Night Brew sessions every Saturday from 9pm.

If you enjoy great dance music, but don’t want to be headed to the bright lights of Broadway, then the blend of house and lounge beats on offer at The Brewery Tap could be just what you’re looking for, as resident DJs Otis and Jo G will be spinning the decks, along with guest DJs. Whilst the official launch night for Saturday Night Brew isn’t until September 7 ESP readers can get their free VIP invitation by going along any Saturday night in August. Be at The Tap after 9pm on a Saturday night, just ask at the bar for your launch night VIP invite – which includes free canapés and a glass of fizz on arrival! For more info see www.facebook.com/thebrewerytap peterborough

SPANK @ HALO Peterborough's busiest bank holiday event is back at Halo on Sunday August 25 for the next instalment of RnB, hip hop, UK funky, old skool garage & bashment, this time with a special performance from BBC Radio 1xtra DJ Seani B!

KARMA PARTIES Friday August 30 sees Karma Parties return to Halo on payday weekend; the best music, the right crowd and an unmistakeable atmosphere. A very special guest is set to perform alongside the Karma Residents, follow @karmaparties on twitter to find out more!

ESCAPE @ GHOST Sexy vibes, sexy music and sexy people; Escape Parties is moving to a brand new home in Ghost!

Special guest and resident DJ Chuckie (Angel's Official Tour DJ) joins DJs Skratchee, Krisis & Dellon on Saturday August 10 playing the best R&B, hip hop, dancehall and afrobeats. For guest list text 07718 177110.

SATURDAYS @ HALO August is home to the biggest giveaways from Magnums of Grey Goose to 100's of Shisha Pens. To get your hands on the weekly giveaways simply 'Like and Share' the photos on facebook every week at www.facebook. com/haloclublounge plus get free entry before 12 by joining the guest list, just text 'HALO SATURDAY + FULL NAME' to 87202.

PARADIGM LAUNCHES @ ATTICA VIP Paradigm is a new night at Attica VIP with a twist on deep & tech house music. With a line-up of very respectable local DJs and headlining acts from around the world Paradigm a Night of House Music will be coming to you every month. The launch night on Friday August 16 kicks off with a host of the finest local DJs Zoe Roberts, Trixie White, Dan Gilchrist, Richard Tipping, Strak D along with headliners Leftwing & Kody. Expect to hear the latest deep house, tech house & nu disco from five different DJs through until 6am.

ATTICA VIP WEEKEND SPECIALS Every Friday sees a special event at Attica VIP. On August 2 it’s afrobashment (afrobeats & bashment), August 16 is the new monthly Paradigm night with deep & tech house and August 30 it’s sexy r’n’b with Calm Events featuring live PA. Then Saturdays heat up with I AM VIP – on August 17 it’s Burlesque featuring the Funky Feet Dancers, August 31 is Ladies Night with strippers and a drag act followed by three female DJs known as the Dirty Housewives!

ALL CHANGE @ BAR FEVER Bar Fever on Broadway is now under new management. They’re promising improvements and some exciting changes to come so watch this space for more news as we get it!

HOT CENTRAL NIGHTS Central in Stamford has some nights guaranteed to get you hot under the collar! On Thursday August 1 it’s Mr Get Your Rocks Wet competition which is sure to be popular with the girls. That’s followed by one for the boys with the Miss Wet T-shirt contest round one on Thursday August 8 and round two on Thursday August 22 with big prizes up for grabs.

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(Free)time Travelling – where will you find yourself this summer?

I’ve travelled through Peterborough in some unique ways. I’ve sailed across the River Nene in a Dragon Boat, soared over Hampton in a hot air balloon, and set off in Thomas the Tank Engine from Nene Valley Railway.

I can now say that I’ve explored our city in the Tardis from Doctor Who. To celebrate 50 years of Doctor Who, its famous (and infamous!) characters are taking over the Peterborough Museum on August 3 and 4 (10am 5pm). These characters include K-9, Clockwork Robot, new Paradigm Dalek and Davros – the creator of the Daleks. To see these, and the life-sized Tardis, it’s only £3 for adults, concessions £2, families £6 and under 5s or Heritage Pass holders get in free.

If Doctor Who is not for you, there’s plenty more happening at the Museum as part of their Space Fact and Fiction exhibition which continues until October – and most of it’s free. Check out www.vivacity-peterborough.com for full details on what’s happening and when.

Whilst visiting the Museum, the staff were kind enough to allow me to travel around Peterborough in the Tardis. Speeding through time, I explored the city in a flash to pick out a few locations you can visit throughout the summer.

For an a-mazeing family day out, why not check out Skylark’s jungle safari themed Maize Maze (PE15 0PE)? Get lost in one of the UK’s biggest mazes, whilst playing the Jungle Bungle game, seeking out the monkey nuts (to win a prize) and trying to avoid some cheeky monkeys roaming around. I’ve taken my niece to this particular maze many times. She enjoyed herself almost as much as I did, so it’s definitely something for all ages. New for 2013 are the Pesky Pigeons. Those naughty pigeons are eating the farm’s corn, so it’s up to you to climb on board a tractor (loaded with a water pistol) and squirt those giant birds. But be warned – the pigeons sometimes squirt back! To find out more, visit www.skylarkmaizemaze.co.uk A popular place for families to visit is Sacrewell Farm & Country Centre. With loads of extra activities

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planned from now through until September 3, I’m sure this summer it’ll be as popular as ever. This year’s activities include duck racing, pony grooming, pond dipping and The Lamb National! During my Tardis journey, I of course, had to check out these cute animals close up, whilst enjoying some cream tea in The Mill House. Popular favourites also include tractor rides, Pooh Sticks, feeding the animals and exploring the mill and Timeline Barn see www.sacrewell.org.uk for full prices and opening times.

A couple of years ago, I interviewed the Time Team presenter, Tony Robinson for ESP Magazine. He spoke passionately about his frequent visits to Flag Fen. He told me – “I love the place. It’s an amazing archaeological site. With the Museum and Flag Fen, I’m convinced Peterborough is well on its way to becoming one of the most provincial centres for history and archaeology in the country.” Whilst looking around Flag Fen myself, I could see why the Blackadder star spoke so lovingly about it. Find out for yourself by visiting Flag Fen daily from 10am–5pm (last entry at 4pm) from now, till September 30.

There are plenty of great films screening at the Showcase Cinema this summer and as we’re promised some extremely hot days, why not do some swimming and sunbathing at the Lido? Then there’s bowling, iceskating, go-karting, train rides at Nene Valley Railway and more – there really is so much to do in Peterborough.

For up-to-date information on everything happening in the city, keep checking out www.espmag.co.uk – it’s packed with news and things to do.

Unfortunately, I now need to return the Tardis… but I hope to see you out and about soon!

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HEALTH & VITALITY with Karen Devine

Can you feel the force? ESP’s Karen Devine explores how to tune into your inner energy force...

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efore you read this column fully I’d like you to put your hands together (almost) as an experiment. When you put your hands out in front of you as if you are about to clap them together, pull them closer together until they are about 3–4 inches away from each other, then stop, from there pull

them back slightly and then draw them together again. You can do this with your eyes opened or closed, can you feel it? You will feel a very subtle tingling or other sensation but you will feel something if you put your attention on to it.

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That’s your energy field, electromagnetic field, prada or chi energy field. Whatever it’s called in various traditions it refers to the same thing and it’s this energy field I want to talk about here.

It’s now known that we’re more than just flesh and bones, as Einstein said, everything in the universe is energy. For centuries the early philosophers and healers spoke of this energy and what is exciting is that we may have the ability to use this vibrating energy for healing!

This energy field is interacting with the larger energy field (the universe) and we communicate to this field by way of our feelings and thoughts which hold their own frequency which allows these waves to ‘move’.

What we put into our body and what thoughts, beliefs and perceptions we hold of ourselves and the world around us, registers in this field as everything holds a frequency, including our thoughts, beliefs, emotions and perceptions.

Our energy field is a moving, vibratory field that can be influenced by all of this and importantly our feelings.

Food for instance is another great example, anything live and vibrant such as raw foods offer a higher frequency as they’re packed full of live enzymes (when we cook foods we destroy the enzymes and the life force) so eating some raw foods during

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Other ways to lift our vibrational energy include being in nature, out in the sunshine, being around trees,

“It’s now known that we’re more than just flesh and bones...”

As we’re becoming more aware of this subtle energy field we’re also finding that a block in its flow may mean we experience symptoms in our physical body. Acupuncture is one of many disciplines that use needles at meridian points to release this blocked energy/chi etc.

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the day helps raise our own vibration, whereas dead, cooked food offers no life force energy.

mountains, swimming in the sea, having freshly picked flowers or plants around you, listening to uplifting music or reading/watching inspirational books, documentaries and films. Turn this the other way with dead, non nutritious, heavily processed foods, watching disturbing films, holding negative thoughts etc, and these all lower our vibration and can cause us to feel low in mood and energy in our physical body.

Our energy field can also be lifted or lowered by the company we keep continuously or if we are unhappy in our lives with our jobs and relationships as well as chemicals we take into our body. This affects our energy field, and can then manifest as symptoms in our physical body for which we may take a pill to suppress. We are becoming more aware of the mind, body, energy connection which our early naturopaths, doctors and healers understood centuries ago and knew that we are more than a physical body reduced to its individual part.

By embracing the whole, the mind, body and spirit and working with and understanding this subtle energy field we will see a whole new field of healing emerge in the future.

Namaste, Karen Karen is now running workshops that will describe this field further and can share with you ways to work with this energy field which helps attract your wishes, dreams and desires. Please email her on karen.devine@ espmag.co.uk for more details. www.karendevine.co.uk

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Top Travel TreaTs If (for some bizarre reason) I could only take five beauty items on holiday with me this year, they would have to be...

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With temperatures finally hotting up here and many of you hitting the beach in more exotic locations it’s likely that the dreaded sunburn will feature highly in your lives this season.

The sun really does take its toll on your skin so make sure you treat it to some much deserved TLC (tanning loving care!) Here are a few of the best after sun lotions to help soothe the burn...

Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration After Sun, £12.99 is a gel lotion combination that isn’t greasy in the slightest and absorbs quickly into the skin. The silk protein and shea butter provides 24 hour moisturisation but the best thing about this after sun has to be the scent; after using it you smell like a walking, talking pina colada. Heaven!

Garnier Ambre Solaire After Sun Soothing Hydration lotion, £3.49 contains aloe vera to really help soothe the skin and take away any redness. It feels cooling on the skin reducing that tightness that the sun can sometimes cause. It’s quite light so soaks into the skin easily and also doubles up as a fab every day body moisturiser.

St Tropez Aftersun lotion, £12.75 with a hint of self tan not only calms your sunburn but will help to prolong your tan too, bonus! This thick lotion envelops your skin in a rich cream and is packed full of nourishing ingredients such as raspberry seed oil and vitamin E, leaving your skin feeling super soft.

Banana Boat Aloe Vera Gel, £9.99 is exactly that – a gel, rather than a lotion. With pure aloe vera leaf juice its fragrance is refreshing and is so soothing after a hot day in the sun. I found that it also works even better if you keep it in the fridge for that extra cool experience.

Wherever you go on your travels this summer just make sure you keep your after sun close by when you seek out the sun!

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You can’t go on holiday without a ‘wow’ nail polish and in my opinion the brighter, the better. China Glaze Nail Lacquer in Yellow Polka Dot Bikini is an in your face yellow shade not for the faint hearted that looks amazing against a tan.

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Everyone has a trademark scent and mine is DKNY Women which just so happens to be light, bright and totally wearable (for both day and night) making it the perfect perfume for hot summer days. Pick it up at The Perfume Shop in Queensgate.

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It’s one of the hidden secrets of the Fens but it’s time this dog had its day!

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Photos: Chris Brudenell

Dog in a Doublet chutneys – even their own crisps – available at the ‘Dog Gone Deli’ in the pub.

‘Noodle’ takes a rest John and Della are celebrating their second anniversary of running the Dog in a Doublet which they’ve transformed into a country pub worth the short drive out of the city centre to enjoy.

Great views of the River Nene

John’s a guy who’s passionate about food in every sense and has cooked and studied it all his life, even participating in Master Chef back in 2007 where he got through to the second round. He and wife Della had their eye on the Dog in a Doublet for a long time before taking it over two years ago and see great potential in this country pub nestled by the river. They’ve already worked wonders on it creating a homely, shabby chic look, their barmen sport caps and waistcoats, dogs are welcome in the bar and they promise there’ll be more improvements to come.

Chef John has created great pub grub with a fine food twist so you’ll find sausage and mash on the menu but not as you know it! It’ll be made of three types of sausage all cooked differently for a range of flavours and textures, potatoes mashed in their skins and beautifully presented with home made red onion marmalade.

With a petting zoo on site and a bouncy castle it’s ideal for families to make a day of it and equally good for a meal for two.

Throughout the week they’ve come up with great ideas to attract diners including Winner Wednesdays when you can flip a coin and win the chance to dine for free (you must book in advance) and on Thursdays it’s buy-one-get-one-free on their delicious homemade burgers and pizzas.

‘Locally sourced’ doesn’t come much closer than this with not just local suppliers or allotment societies used where possible, but plenty of produce actually home grown by the owners. They grow their own fruits, rear their own pigs, use eggs from their own chickens and make a range of cakes, snacks, sauces and

Weekday lunches are £7.99 for two courses and £9.99 for three courses or you can pop in for a snack or a filled roll, cake and coffee for £4.99. There is always a range of specials, a Sunday carvery and even home made ice cream so perhaps it’s time to discover this little secret for yourself.

CLARKES NOW OPEN IN CITY CENTRE

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We previewed it last month and can now tell you Clarkes restaurant has successfully relaunched in its new home, right in the city centre on Queens Street behind St. Johns Church. It’s a great addition to the new dining quarter that’s developed there and customers old and new have been keen to book in.

The former Grapevine pub has been utterly transformed and looks amazing but you can expect the same fine dining from chef Lee Clarke and the same great service as before.

It’s got off to a fantastic start and owner Prafulla Gorania is delighted with their new contemporary looking surroundings. See images of the fabulous new interior on www.espmag.co.uk which is always packed with the latest leisure and entertainment news. Book now on 01733 892681.

Another new independent on the block is Pizza Roma on Bridge Street, just near the Tourist Information Centre.

They serve up pizzas as they would be in Rome, cooked to perfection by a Roman chef they’re thin and crispy and full of flavour. A mix of Italian flours is used and left to rise for at least 36 hours. We’ve tried them and they’re delicious and you can too with their great offer this month – buy one pizza or pasta main during evenings in August, quote ESP and you’ll get one pizza or past main absolutely free! Their prices are good anyway but what better reason to give them a try? Enjoy the real deal and book now on 01733 898111.

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FAT TURK WELL WORTH A TRY Some of the ESP team recently headed out for a meal at the Fat Turk on St Paul’s Street (near the Tobie Norris pub) in Stamford and thoroughly recommend it.

The weather was fine which meant it was a great opportunity to enjoy outside dining among the fairy lights in

the garden. It was good to see we weren’t forgotten outside and the service was good.

The menu had plenty to choose from but we tried the ‘Ottoman Feast’ which certainly lived up to its name and is not for those with a small appetite as it was delicious and generous.

There was a great atmosphere on the night, helped along by it being the chef’s birthday and a party atmosphere broke out at the end of the night with some guests invited to join in with a little belly dancing! Whether this is a regular thing we couldn’t say, but we guess their friendly approach is something you’ll find on every visit and

we intend to put it to the test again in future.

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BRASS STAMFORD GEORGIAN FESTIVAL Stamford's first ever Georgian Festival was officially launched last month and the town’s now gearing up for what’s going to be a weekend to remember!

The festival's full programme of events and activities was unveiled by members of South Kesteven District Council along with none other than his Royal Highness King George III! The ‘king’ who was dressed in full regal attire announced that Stamford would be transported back to the elegance of the Georgian era and that celebrations would be fit for royalty!

The festival begins on the evening of Friday September 27 with a series of talks from some of the UK's finest voices on the Georgian Era including the BBC's Dan Cruickshank and food historian Annie Gray. From then on the weekend is a plethora of history and entertainment combined into one!

On Saturday September 28 the town will come alive with street entertainers, a street fayre and craft market, horse drawn carriage rides, a treasure hunt, tours and more. Horrible Histories will perform a specially written show ‘Gorgeous Georgians’ which is expected to be a sell out, and the entertainment continues into Sunday September 29 when the line-up includes a Georgian Tea Dance and a cricket re-enactment on The Meadows.

This is not just a weekend of fun for the public however. Local businesses from across Stamford will be joining in the celebrations. Corrine Garbett from SKDC told ESP how the festival plans to give a boost to the local economy.

“Local businesses can really get involved in the festival by promoting themselves through a Georgian theme. For example we have a number of dress shops that will be displaying Georgian fashion and we have food shops that will be pushing products popular in the Georgian era.

“We also have a treasure hunt so stores with no direct Georgian link can hide an object in their store and still benefit from some festival exposure.”

Tickets for special events happening throughout the festival are available to book now from the Stamford Arts Centre! To book call 01780 763203 or visit www.stamfordartscentre.com or find out more on www.stamfordgeorgianfestival.co.uk Alex Jones

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Trumpets and trombones at a tranquil setting is what you can expect when the Kibworth Brass Band come and play at the Stamford Recreation Ground bandstand on Sunday August 18.

For decades this band has been delighting audiences across the country. With over 25 talented musicians and a mountain of musical knowledge between them, be prepared to sit back relax and enjoy the perfect music for a summer’s afternoon.

STEAMPUNK CONVIVIAL Ever seen the film Mad Max? If you have and thought to yourself 'I like what those guys are wearing' then you are admiring the fashion movement known as 'Steampunk'. Described as showcasing a 'Vision of a Victorian Science Fiction World' the movement is spreading like wild fire and Stamford will be throwing its first Steampunk Convivial in the United Reformed Church Hall on Friday August 9 and Saturday August 10.

Steampunk is all about a cultural/music/fashion movement based on Victorian Science fiction – think Jules Verne. Starting on Friday evening with check-in at 5.30pm, prepare to be thrown into a world that never was. A world filled with top hats, goggles, ladies in corsets, steam driven and mechanical devices, copper, brass and leather, tea and being splendid!

With a Victorian magic lantern show, live music, a Steampunk market a swap shop and much more you'll be swept away by the movement and determined to become the owner of your very own top hat!

Saturday will also see three great bands entertaining you – BB Blackdog, Gladstone and Crimson Clocks.

Everyone is welcome to a performance which is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. The performance will begin at 3pm and is expected to finish at 4.30pm.

You don't have to dress up but it is encouraged!

Tickets for the event are available from Event Bee by searching 'Stamford' or by following the link www.eventbee.com/event?eid=131700304.

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DAN DONOVAN – TRASHBONE THANG For one night only Dan Donovan will be performing his 1993 smash album 'Trashbone Thang' in its entirety at Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge on Friday August 9.

The album, which marks its 20th anniversary this year, received high praise from a number of music publications including Kerrang who called it 'earthy, moody and crafted by candlelight' and NME who described the front man as

'Visionary Dan, the snarling moaning man'.

There will also be support from local band Litvinenko, Irish songwriter Paul Archer's solo project Burning Codes and indie folk artist Neil Cousin.

Tickets are available for £4 (£5 on the door) and can be purchased by visiting www.wegot tickets.com. For more info visit www.mamaliz.co.uk.

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Run For Fun – It’s Just As Great Anyone who’s previously taken part in the Perkins Great Eastern Run will tell you that it’s not easy doing a halfmarathon. It takes a lot of commitment, training, and (unfortunately for me) limiting your junk-food intake.

If the thought of running 13 gruelling miles isn’t for you, then why not consider doing the Fun Run?

take part is that people tend to have a little more… well, ‘fun’ with the Fun Run.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying that 5k is a walk in the park, and won’t involve any training. I’m simply saying you won’t need to train AS MUCH as you would for the full run. Another great reason to

It’s become quite common for people to dress up in costumes when taking part in shorter runs.

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1. Superhero

2. Women

3. The Morph suit

At one point or another, we’ve all wanted to be a Superhero.

Wearing a cape in the office, or whilst dropping the kids off at school may result in a few odd stares. However, at a Fun Run it’s more than acceptable and even encouraged!

You can guarantee to see a few men dressed up as women during a Fun Run. This is perhaps popular as the man wants to be seen as not taking himself too seriously. Maybe he lost a bet. Or perhaps it’s the thought of a breeze up his skirt whilst running that’s most appealing? You tend to get quite hot during these runs after all.

Morph suits are full body suits made from polyester and spandex to make them extra stretchy. They’re basically full body jumpsuits that are shaped like a human body complete with fingers.

I once ran the Fun Run as Wonder Woman so I don’t want to hear your excuses. I hope to see you at the event, dressed to impress, and ready to fly through that finishing line.

Visit www.perkinsgreateastern run.co.uk/fun-run for more information on the Fun Run.

Many say they are able to have more fun in a Morph suit as they become totally anonymous and lose all / most of their inhibitions (like me after a few cocktails in Flares). Mikey Clarke

Don’t forget race organisers have once again laid on free training sessions on Wednesdays (fortnightly) for runners of all abilities. There’s free parking at the Regional Fitness and Swimming Centre car park and the athletics track has full changing and shower facilities.

The training sessions take place on the following Wednesdays at 7pm: • August 7 and 21 • September 4 and 18 • October 2

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

Keith says...

What a good month July was. I managed to see Citizen Smith and Hooker at The Ploughman Beer Festival. The Gangsters, Motor City Vipers and T Rex at The Willow Festival. Every one of the performances was great.

Mark Randall

One thing did confuse me about this year’s Willow Festival. The organisers announced that they wouldn’t allow any alcohol to be brought on site in order to stop over consumption. In light of this I would love to hear their comment on the fact that the bars wouldn’t sell half pints but insisted on you buying a pint… surely encouraging potential over consumption!

Nevertheless thanks to the excellent weather and full marks to the organisers who work so hard to bring these events to us, we are very lucky to get so much quality music in Peterborough.

The Malingerers

Oh, and I saw the Rolling Stones in Hyde Park along with 80,000 others… What a band!

Opaque Chime

KING KOOL RELEASE NEW SINGLE On August 25 local guys King Kool will have just come off stage after opening up for Black Rebel Motorcycle Club at the start of their UK dates.

It’s a great gig for the band but there’s more to come this August as their new single Rocket Roll comes out the following day on the Oilbug label and will be a forerunner track taken from KK’s fourth album Scuzz Bombe to be released in November.

With the spirit of the Stooges and a dose of fuelled up 60’s rock’n’roll, Rocket Roll is described as ‘an uncompromised banshee beat with a jet engine heads down chorus’. This is garage punk at its finest so head to iTunes and download it on August 26!

View the video on http://youtu.be/ 6AfZ8j7YAkU and keep up to date with Dan Donovan and the guys on www.kingkool.co.uk

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PETERBOROUGH FOLK ROOTZ IS HERE

Lovers of local music will be familiar with Randall Rootz events around the area, the most recent being the MCV at Brewery Tap. Now, it’s great to see the ever busy organisers of the Randall Rootz team are back with a festival for the first time in three years. This time they’ve merged with the Peterborough Folk Festival to bring us the historic Peterborough Folk Rootz Festival.

The original Peterborough Folk Rootz Festival was established in 1999

by Peterborough musician, Mark Randall, who brought a plethora of folk and world music artists to a culturally developing Peterborough.

After Mark's untimely passing in 2007, the Randall Rootz Festival was launched by his close friends and family – originally as a one-off memorial event – to raise funds and support for Sue Ryder Care at Thorpe Hall Hospice and to keep the spirit of Mark's love for music alive by continuing to bring a range of diverse music to the city. The last Randall Rootz Festival was in 2010.

This year’s festival takes place outside in the Charters garden on the Town Bridge over the weekend of August 17/18 and a jam-packed line-up of bands has been announced, with 20+ acts scheduled to perform over the weekend and musicians hailing from as far afield as the West Indies, France and Ukraine.

These ethnic artists join an impressive list of local performers who include: Opaque ,The Deltaphonics, Lexie Green, The Malingerers, The Claddagh Band, Pennyless, Laurette Evelyn & Chris Watson, Shake Hands Eric, The Dead Rabbits, The Lesley Curtis Band and Quest.

This means the festival will bring not just folk but additionally blues, rock, old time country, Celtic fusion and some traditional Irish music.

As well as the diverse range of live acts, the festival will also include performance poetry and a variety of family entertainment, including face-painting for children.

All of this accompanied by the usual Charters hospitality by the side of the River Nene means that the weekend of August 17/18 is going to be a great one. For more info visit www.peterboroughfolkrootz.org

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LAVANDULA BRINGS US MORE LIKE TREES

Lavandula is a recent addition to the live music choices available within Peterborough.

It’s hosted each month by a group of friends aiming to provide another option for going out in Peterborough. Rich Hill, one of the Lavandula troupe told ESP – “We have two key goals – to create a friendly and interesting environment where we can showcase some of the city’s best musical talent alongside performers from the festival circuit. The other is to raise funds for The Brain Tumour Charity.”

Of course, we are presently right in the festival season so Lavandula have very cleverly secured a visit from More Like Trees to the Brewery Tap on August 2. The band are fitting their appearance in between performances at The Secret Garden Party and Boomtown festivals. They are a three-piece, drawing on a range of musical influences to create 'Strum & Bass' acoustic music and incorporating elements of classical, hip hop, rock, dance, flamenco and folk. Support on the night comes from Peterborough’s very own Charlie Alexander with an acoustic performance.

The Tap Room at The Brewery Tap will provide a good intimate atmosphere and there will be more Lavandula nights to come each month so for dates and more information go to facebook.com/lavandulaevents

Photo: Tom Calton Photography (www.tomcalton.co.uk)

WE ARE FICTION

They could be called the crowning glory of the Peterborough music scene and with the arrival of new single The Worst Of It, along with new album, One For Sorrow set for release in September, ESP’s Alex Jones thinks We Are Fiction could be set to become the UK’s next rock super power…

‘There is no substitute for hard work ’Thomas Edison. Wise words from a wise man and listened to by wise people. So using this logic we can ascertain that the lads from We Are Fiction (WAF) are indeed wise. The five piece alternative outfit has been tirelessly touring the country since their conception in 2010, so when we caught up with guitarist Andi Scott Shaw it was of no surprise to us to discover that the band were already starting work on a new project.

Andi told me – “We’re currently planning our new video for the next single, so we need to get in touch with the label and see what budget we have for it etc.”

HAWKWIND FLY IN

Following last year’s successful appearance at the Stamford Corn Exchange, Hawkwind revisit the venue on Sunday August 25. The legendary space rockers have been on the road for over 40 years, and this time, are promising to give a full performance in sequential entirety of the classic Hawkwind album Warrior on The Edge of Time. With the lord of space rock Dave Brock at the helm, ex-Gong synthesiser player Tim Blake on keyboards, Mr Dibs on bass, long serving drummer Richard Chadwick and Niall Hone on guitar, Hawkwind bring us their unmissable and spectacular stage show featuring dancers, psychedelic lighting and projections.

They play Stamford as part of The Warrior on The Edge tour and just prior to going to Canada and America where they spend October playing all US major cities. Their live shows are described as a psychedelic dream and this gig is going to be spectacular.

Tickets from 01780 766455 or www.stamford-corn-exchange.co.uk

There really is no down time. Highlighted by BBC Radio 1 as one of the upcoming acts of 2013, the last six months have been intense. But with a passionate fan base to please and ever growing venues to fill, things are only just getting started. In fact, if the success of fellow rockers Mallory Knox and Don Broco are anything to go by, things could go supernova for the quintet.

So how does it feel to know that the band’s contemporaries are not only being acknowledged, but embraced by so many major media outlets?

“It's massively inspiring to see those bands doing so well,” says Andi. “It makes us want to push our dream harder, knowing that we can grab the attention of the mainstream without compromising what we do.”

Available to watch on Youtube, the video provides a taster of what WAF are like in a live environment, which is where they truly come into their own. In fact it's this reputation of being such a great live act that made them the first band in 14 years to sell out Peterborough’s Met Lounge with presales alone!

“That show was intense,” says Andi. “We always get a good reaction at our gigs especially in Peterborough and it was our first sell out pre-sale as well so yeah, it was a great moment. The music scene here is really growing with great bands like All in Colours and A Story to Tell ones to watch.”

As if the music and the live performances weren't enough to get this band noticed, Andi told me they've had a little help from a friend of theirs who’s been spreading the word to a whole new audience.

“Aston (JLS) has been a friend of ours for years! He's the cousin of our bassist Ryan and he's been into our music from the beginning. When he mentions us on Twitter or something it’s amazing the amount of kids who are into pop give us a listen and really enjoy it.”

So with the JLS star finding himself with a bit more free time soon, have WAF bagged themselves a new vocalist?

Andi – “Ha ha! No nothing’s been discussed yet but who knows! A collaboration in the future could be interesting…”

This seems to be the general ethos of the band. In terms of their sound, compromise is not an option, when planning the video for current single The Worst Of It, Andi told me the brief was clear.

A collaboration would truly throw the rule book out the window. But then again who cares what the rule book says. 'Hell, there are no rules here – we're trying to accomplish something' – Thomas Edison.

“We wanted a simple video because the message is so strong. If we had maybe a narrative running through it I don't think it would’ve had the same impact. So we let the music do the talking and just had a laugh in front of a camera.”

We Are Fiction's single The Worst Of It is available to buy now on iTunes and their next single Bright Lights will be available in a couple of weeks.

Alex Jones

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ELECTRIC WARRIORS

FRI AUG 23 FEN BOY 3 The Crown, Lincoln Road

HOOKER + MISTREATED Peterborough Beer Festival, The Embankement

LEXIE GREEN & THE INDIGO BLUE

The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

NEW GENERATION CRASH AND BURN The Stage, Market Deeping

ROCKET JUMP The Angel Inn, Yarwell

BLACKOUT UK

Charters Town Bridge

North Street Bar, Peterborough

The Dragon, Werrington

THE COLLABORATORS

LIVE BANDS Itter Park Fun Day, Walton

The Cock Inn, Werrington

DR A'S RHYTHM & GROOVES Green Man, Stamford

GRUMPY OLD MEN The Golden Fleece, Stamford

THE HIGH ROLLERS The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

The Vines, Coates

The Palmerston Arms, Peterborough

TUE AUG 20

LEE MAJOR

THE RAINMEN

OPEN MIC NIGHT

The Crown, Lincoln Road

North Street Bar,

Prince of Wales Feathers, Castor

TWENTY 4

JOE SOLO

Peterborough Beer Festival, The Embankment

OPEN MIC WITH DAVE B AN PHIL The Boat Inn, Whittlesey

The Pear Tree, Stamford

WED AUG 21

SAT AUG 17

MOJO TRIANGLE

AGI MIDDAY + LESLEY CURTIS, LAURETTE EVELYN & CHRIS WATSON + LISA AMBROSE + THE DELTAPHONICS + CLEO T + ANDY WHITTLE + RANDOLPH MATTHEWS &

Peterborough Beer Festival, The Embankment

THU AUG 22

THE GUARDS

BON & JUSTIN CONTROL The Crown, Peterborough

The London Inn, Stamford

HOOKER

THINK FLOYD + BROTHERHOODS ROUNDABOUT

LIVE BAND

Peterborough Beer Festival, The Embankment

TRIPLE 7 The Blue Boar, Eye

& GROOVES

Waggon & Horses, Langtoft

MISCELLANEOUS + ALICE LOUISE + MOTOR CITY VIPERS + HEAVY SOL +LET THERE B/DC + GROUNDED + BE BOP A LULAS + DANNY ELLIMANN & GUESTS Bedford Hall, Thorney

The Cock Inn, Werrington The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

NEW GENERATION CRASH AND BURN London Inn, Stamford

OPEN ACOUSTIC WITH DAVE B AND PHIL The Boat Inn, Whittlesey

TEMALLICA The Axe & Cleaver, Boston

THE GUARDS O'Neill's, Broadway

THE HIGH ROLLERS The Dragon, Werrington

TORI LAMOUR GPO Club, New England

SAT AUG 31 BILL PAULEY'S B.R.M The Bluebell, Maxey

HONEYWELL GPO Club, New England

FASTER MUTTLEY NEW GENERATION The Dragon, Werrington CRASH AND FRANCIE REIHILL BURN

NEW GENERATION CRASH AND BURN

THE GUARDS

North Street Bar, Peterborough

Waggon & Horses, Langtoft

The Solstice, Northminster Thorney Live Music Festival, Bedford Hall NIGHTSHADE The Cock Inn, Werrington CUTTIN LOOSE The Carpenters Arms, PHOENIX Boston The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road DR A'S RHYTHM

SAT AUG 24

MULLERED AT THE MILL

THE COUNTRY NIGHTS

BE BOP A LULAS

QUEST + PENNYLESS + GREN BARTLEY + THE CLADDAGH BAND + LEXIE GREEN + THE MALINGERERS + SHAKE HANDS ERIC + MUHA

Cathdedral Square, Peterborough

FRI AUG 30

SUN AUG 25

SUN AUG 18

THE PETER SHEPHERD QUARTET

The Straw Bear, Whittlesey

LIVE BAND

LEON The Solstice, Northminster

THE COLLABORATORS

Charters, Peterborough

The Blue Boar, Eye

The Axe & Cleaver, Boston The Cross Keys, Oundle Road

Etton

The Nelson Pub, Morton

SAVOY JAZZ

North Street Bar, Peterborough

The Braza Club, March

ROCKET'57

The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

Cathdedral Square, Peterborough

North Street Bar, Peterborough

ZAKK ZOOT

STROLLERS

The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road

The Burghley Square Club, Peterborough

Charters Town Bridge

LIVE ACOUSTIC

The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road

KICKBACK

The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road

The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road

LIVE BAND

Ebeneezers, Woodston

THE PULSE

The Ostrich, North Street

PORKY PIG

THE RELICS

Fletton Club, Fletton

North Street Bar, Peterborough

The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

Peterborough THE COLLABORATORS THE RELICS The Golden Pheasant,

CONTROL

NOISY NEIGHBOURS

The Ploughman, Werrington

GRUMPY OLD MEN

The Brittania, Boston

The Nelson Pub, Morton

FACELESS WE BRAVE

THE NUGGETS

LOOSE ROCKET

The Cock Inn, Werrington

BYRON JOHNSTON + AARTWORK + THE DEAD RABBITS + MARK DAVID ROBERTS + OPAQUE

TOM WRIGHT BAND

The Cock Inn, Werrington

The Dragon, Werrington

NEW GENERATION CRASH AND BURN

SAT AUG 3

GLASS HEART

The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road

ROCKET 57 + CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION + THE 707 + MID LIFE CRISIS + THE PULSE + THE ROCKET DOGS

The Solstice, Northminster The Solstice, Northminster

The Bluebell, Dogsthorpe

The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

The London Inn, Stamford

LIVE BAND

CONTROL

RETROLUX

REVOLVER

Mama Liz's, Stamford

The Ploughman, Werrington

PARK LANE

CAPTAIN OBVIOUS DAN DONOVAN

The Cross Keys Pub, Woodston

GRUMPY OLD MEN

The Angel Inn, Yarwell

The Solstice, Northminster The Cross Keys, Oundle Road

The Brewery Tap, Westgate

Served till late every Friday and Saturday night

BB BLACKDOG + TUE AUG 13 BE BOP A LULAS GLADSTONE + OPEN MIC WITH The Bluebell, Dogsthorpe CRIMSON JAMES EDMONDS BILL PAULEY'S CLOCKS United Reformed Church The Bull, Newborough B.R.M CAPTAIN OBVIOUS

Old Coach House, Market Deeping

Live music sets from 11pm

The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

LET THERE B/DC

JAMES EDMONDS + SYMPTOM + NEW GENERATION The Stage, CRASH N BURN Market Deeping + RICH MCMAHON + RETROLUX The Swiss Cottage, THE VARIOUS Peterborough ARTISTS + SUPREME THE COLLABORATORS SHOW+ JESSIE’S GHOST + ON THE The Kings Head, CEILING+ Apethorpe PURPLE TOM AND PETE ZEPPELIN + Charters, Peterborough DE’VIDE

MON AUG 26

The Gathering, Sutton Bridge

DR A'S RHYTHM & GROOVES

LIVE BAND

The Firkin Ale, Bourne

The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road

LIVE BANDS (PM)

LLOYD WATSON The Angel Inn, Yarwell

LOOSE ROCKET The Court House Inn, Thrapston

CHILDREN OF MOTOR CITY THE REVOLUTION VIPERS The Decoy, Milking Nook + THE LIBRARIANS NEW Peterborough Beer Festival, The Embankment GENERATION CRASH AND BURN The Railway, Whittlesey

Waggon & Horses, Langtoft

THU AUG 29 JOE SOLO

Manor Leisure Centre, Whittlesey

THE COLLABORATORS The Swiss Cottage, Peterborough

THE DELTAPHONICS North Street Bar, Peterborough

The Iron Horse Ranch, Market Deeping

THE OVERDUBS

NIK MILLER

SUN SEP 1

North Street Bar, Peterborough

OPEN MIC WITH DAVE B The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road

The Cock Inn, Werrington

PAPER SOAP STREET COMPANY Charters, Peterborough

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