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ALISON BANYAN TREE HAMMOND IN GETS A FRESH CRESSET LOOK PANTO Not only is the food delicious but we have to say the Banyan Tree restaurant on Westgate is looking hot too after a fantastic refurbishment!

Owner Dinesh Odedra told ESP – “We’ve started our refurbishment and the first phase has been completed. We took feedback from our customers on what they’d like to see us do first. There was demand for more space will downstairs.

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The Ignite Peterborough programme is a Running from Sunday December 1 – into a dedicated room athas thefestive The Cock community Inn at Werrington free service for young entrepreneurs shopping centre, which is free for local aged between 16 and 30 and is based at residents, groups and charities to use for the Eco Innovation Centre on City Road. events or meetings.

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QUIZ IS BACK @ THE BLUE BELL

Yes, its official – we’re told the Blue Bell in Glinton is now staging a regular quiz night on the last Sunday of every month.

Quizmaster and Blue Bell employee Mark Roberts says, “We had a trial run

Pop along to the open day on Wednesday July 2 from 11am to 4pm to take a look. The room is available to book 9am to 9pm Monday to Saturday.

Call Michelle on 07743 327897 or email peterborough@community attesco.co.uk

VINTAGE BUSES @ SACREWELL Sacrewell Farm is gearing up to host the Peterborough bus and commercial vehicle rally on Sunday July 6 featuring lovingly preserved vintage buses and coaches.

Hop aboard some wonderful vehicles from all over the UK, some dating back to the 1950s and many showcasing original features.

Visitors can ride on the buses free of charge. There is also a free bus service to and from Queensgate bus station, making this the only day in the year you can travel to Sacrewell Farm without a car.

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POSH FOOTBALL FUNDAMENTALS Girls and boys aged between 4-12 years can enjoy great fun-based football activities delivered by FA and UEFA qualified coaches from the Peterborough United Foundation (POSH). Children also get the chance to meet POSH football stars for photos and autographs! It’s £15 for 1 day, £25 for 2 or £30 for 3 days and is being held at Werrington Sports Centre on Monday August 11 - Wednesday August 13 from 10am – 3pm To book email foundation@theposh.com

JACK HUNT SUMMER ACTIVITIES There’s a great range of activities on offer for children aged 5-11 at Jack Hunt this summer, from make your own comic, arts & crafts, ping-pong, fun inflatables in the pool, roller-disco, mini-tennis, drama, hiphop dance, archery, table-tennis, futsal football and much, much more! It’s all happening from Monday July 28 Friday August 29, 10am-4pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. It’ s £7 for a half day and £12 for a whole day.

To book call 01733 864754 or email lee.barsby@vivacitypeterborough.com

YOUNG ATHLETICS SCHEME Inspired by the Olympics and the Commonwealth Games? Join the Greater Peterborough Athletics Network summer holiday athletics scheme for young athletes, perfect if you have a child aged between 8 and 13 years of age who is athletic or enjoys running, jumping and throwing.

It’s held at the Regional Fitness & Swimming Centre, Athletics Track Monday August 4 - Friday August 8 and Monday August 11 - Friday August 15. To book go to www.vivacitypeterborough.com/GPAN

SUMMER DIVING CAMP You’ve seen Tom Daley on Splash – now it’s your turn!

Learn and improve diving skills and techniques using the fantastic diving facilities at the Regional Pool. Ideal for complete beginners aged 6-15 years, this course teaches forward and backward diving from poolside and progression from the 1m, 3m and 5m diving boards at the Regional Fitness & Swimming Centre in July and August.

It’s £30 for the week for beginners and

GREAT XPERIENCES FOR THE KIDS THIS SUMMER There are some great special events at Vivacity sports and leisure centres throughout the summer holidays with something for all interests.

They include the Outdoor Adventure Xperience, where you get to learn bushcraft skills and the Dance Xperience where you learn a choreographed dance routine.

There’s football fun with the Futsal Xperience and the Spy Xperience sessions where you can become a Secret Agent for the day!

To book call Sara on 07703 030711 or email sara.strid-coughlan@sportsxtra.com.

For full details see www.vivacitypeterborough.com/summersports or call 01733 864000.

CASHLESS CAR PARKING IN STAMFORD Good news – cashless car parking is being introduced in Stamford and Grantham From July 1 motorists will be able to pay parking charges by phone which means you’ll no longer have to overpay when you don’t have enough change.

The system operates by drivers registering to pay with a company called Phone and Pay and it can be accessed by mobile phones, text message or downloaded as an app.

The service will be available on all 12 South Kesteven District Council car parks – six in Stamford and six in Grantham.

To find out more about Phone and Pay visit www.phoneand pay.co.uk.

You can set up an account online or you can speak to them on 0120 280 4444 and they’ll do it for you.

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FLASH MOB Put on your dancing shoes and join in with pros like Britain’s Got Talent’s Flawless and Strictly Come Dancing’s Kevin Clifton and Karen Hauer!

Do you love Jamie Cullum’s jazz and Michael Bublé’s classic covers? Then look no further than Elaine Delmar. The critically acclaimed jazz singer is set to wow Peterborough with covers from the great American songbooks of Cole Porter and George Gershwin. With classics such as Summertime and I Get a Kick Out of You, Delmar’s show is great for fans of Broadway musicals and the golden era of Hollywood.

Catch Elaine Delmar Sings Gershwin and Porter at the Key Theatre on Saturday July 12 from 7.30pm. Tickets are £19 (£18 concessions) and are available from the theatre box office on 01733 207239.

BACK TO BROADWAY Fresh off an international tour, Back to Broadway returns to Peterborough after last year’s sold out stellar show. Have the time of your life exploring musicals like Dirty Dancing, Wicked and Hairspray through the iconic New York setting without the hassle of a plane ticket!

Featuring a cast of dancers and singers hailing from the Eest End and national opera as well as Corrie’s Kelly Crabtree (Tupele Dorgu) narrating the show, Back to Broadway is a tour de force at the Key Theatre for three days only! Catch the show from Thursday July 3 to Saturday July 5. Tickets are £16 (under 16s £10, Key Theatre Club £15 and all matinee performances £14) and are available on 01733 207239.

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ELAINE DELMAR SINGS GERSHWIN AND PORTER

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After wowing the West End and Edingburgh Fringe, Flash Mob is now touring the UK and coming to the Cresset, Peterborough on Friday July 11. The show boasts a variety of styles from Latin and salsa to street and Celtic so there’s something for everyone. If that wasn’t enough to get you moving, the amazing finale has you taking part in a flash mob with the cast! Tickets are £26.50 (£25 concessions) and £17 (£15.50 concessions), available from 01733 265705.

SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES Listen to what makes movies like Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings and Dr Zhivago so magical at The Broadway! On Saturday July 5 join Peterborough Voices, Peterborough Male Voice Choir and Peterborough Youth Choir accompanied by Peterborough Festival Orchestra as they journey beyond the silver screen and revisit the soundtracks to your favourite films.

Ticket prices start from £15 and they’re available from Peterborough Visitor Information Centre on 01733 452336 and online at www.peterboroughmvchoir.org.uk.

A NIGHT OF QUEEN WITH THE BOHEMIANS Break free with one of the UK’s best Queen tribute bands at Stamford’s Corn Exchange Theatre! Since 1996 The Bohemians have been making audiences go radio gaga as they recreate the kind of magic that is Queen with full pyrotechnics and even a baby grand piano!

A Night of Queen with The Bohemians rocks on Saturday August 30 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £16.50 and available from the box office on 01780 766455.

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DANZFUSION ARE ICONIC Local dance company Danzfusion are back in action with their eighth annual show Iconic. Revisit your favourite films and songs as Danzfusion perform jaw dropping street, acrobatic and modern dance numbers. Born and bopping about in Peterborough for ten years now, Danzfusion showcases the extraordinary talent in our community. Iconic is at the Cresset on Saturday July 5. Tickets are available from £9.50 (concessions £8) on 01733 265705.

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After the launch of their Stage On Screen Season, the Key Theatre continues to bring the heart of London’s West End to Peterborough. Skylight is a star studded production from the director of Billy Elliot, Stephen Daldry.

If blockbusters aren't your cuppa tea why not try some arthouse films at Peterborough Arts Cinema at the John Clare Cinema on Broadway?

Child's Pose (15) sees Lumini a Gheorghiu tackling the role of overbearing mother as conflicts arise with her son, Barbu, after he’s involved in a tragic accident. Can she keep him as her child forever or will Barbu break free? Watch it Thursday July 3 at 7.30pm.

The legendary Bill Nighy plays charismatic restaurant owner and recently widowed Tom Sergeant who tries to reignite his relationship with Kyra, played by Great Gatsby star Carey Mulligan. Can they fall in love again or have they changed too much?

Spike Jonze's latest offering stars Joaquin Phoenix as lonely Theodore who seeks solace in his smartphone.

The technological voice of Samantha, played by Scarlett Johansson, organises his life and becomes his friend when no one is there. Is it possible to fall in love with a machine or is 'her' voice just a pre-written program?

Watch Her (15) on Thursday July 10 at 7.30pm.

Catch Skylight on screen at the Key Theatre on Thursday July 17 at 7pm, however if you can’t make this one there’ll be an encore showing on August 10. Tickets are £15 (£12.50 concessions) and available from the theatre box office on 01733 207239.

THE DIVALICIOUS SHOWGIRLS Unleash your glam side with The Divalicious Showgirls! Enjoy a night of vintage fun at the Cresset with a cheeky performance of burlesque, belly dancing and old school glamour with Funky Feet Dance School’s professional showgirls!

Catch the Divalicious Showgirls on Friday July 25. Tickets are £12 (over 16s only) and are available on 01733 265705.

Gloria (15) begins falling for Rodolfo who seems like the perfect man. He takes the recent divorcee out paintballing and bungee jumping now she has a new lease of life. However family and past baggage threatens to ruin their budding romance. Watch it on Thursday July 17 at 7.30pm.

For more info visit www.peterboroughartscinema.co.uk or telephone 01733 320961.

STAMFORD ARTS CENTRE FILMS Fancy a film but not sure which one? Stamford Arts Centre has an array of choices available this summer:

MONTY PYTHON LIVE (ENCORE)

Join parrots in the Amazon on July 5 with Rio 2 (U), a great option for keeping the kids entertained.

Showing at 11am and 2pm.

The Pythons are back, don’t miss this second chance to see their final live performance on Saturday August 2! Thanks to the Key Theatre you can catch a screening of their sold out show filmed at London’s O2 Arena in this encore screening. Join John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Michael Palin as they perform their most beloved sketches that revolutionised a new generation of comedy.

Tickets are £12 and available from 01733 207239.

WEST SIDE STORY The classic love story is back thanks to Peterborough’s prestigious Key Youth Theatre (KYT). Renowned for ambitious theatre productions and hot off the heels of last year’s Les Miserables, KYT is set to dazzle us again with West Side Story. Come to America at the Key Theatre and watch Tony and Maria fall in love in Stephen Sondheim’s musical version of Romeo and Juliet performed by the stars of tomorrow!

West Side Story is on from August 20 – 23.

Tickets are £14.50 (£11 concessions) and matinees are £13 (£10.50 concessions), available from the box office on 01733 207239.

Be enthralled by the beauty of Grace of Monaco (PG) July 5/7/8/9, starring Nicole Kidman as the silver screen goddess and royal highness, Grace Kelly.

Catch the real Grace Kelly in Hitchcock's To Catch a Thief (PG) on July 13.

Belle (12A) explores a wealthy woman's fight to be treated equally as she suffers prejudice because of her skin colour in the 18th century. Showing on July 5/7/8/9.

The Irish murder mystery film about a priest searching for his would-be killer, Calvary (15) is showing on the July 14 and 15.

Eighties themed musical Walking on Sunshine (12A) delivers the decade's best hits at an Italian wedding.

Showings on July 16/17/18.

A Million Ways to Die in the West (15) is back from Ted and Family Guy's Seth MacFarlen. Sheep farmer Albert must defend his honour and save the the wife of an outlaw despite never having shot a gun in the wild west. Expect outrageous comedy dressed up in a cowboy setting on July 18 and 19.

For more info on showtimes visit www.stamfordartscentre.com

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TITAN COMES TO SERPENTINE GREEN

Shoppers at Serpentine Green are in for a treat when they get the chance to meet a real superstar in the flesh – or rather in the metal – Titan the Robot.

The towering robot is coming to Serpentine Green during the summer holidays on Friday July 25 to perform three shows at 11am, 12.30pm and 2.15pm outside Boots.

Titan has worked alongside superstars including Rihanna, Will Smith and Jackie Chan. He has appeared on The Paul O’Grady Show, The Gadget Show, The National Movie Awards and Jools Holland’s Hootenanny.

He’s even carried the Olympic torch!

Shoppers can expect an unforgettable fast paced comedy show that involves a lot of audience interaction.

Titan likes to make fun of various audience members, sing songs and he on occasion even likes to do a real robot dance.

Serpentine Green manager Chantelle Watson told ESP – “What a great way to kick off the school holidays with a visit from Titan. We know that all our shoppers no matter how old will just love Titan’s performances.”

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PETERBOROUGH ARTS FESTIVAL IS COMING!

ARTS PROJECT

It’s not for a few weeks yet but we’re already excited about the Peterborough Arts Festival plans which include a weekend of spectacular entertainment and over 20 exciting performances Following the spectacular success of last year and the jaw-dropping finale weekend in Peterborough city centre with the ‘Blue Men’ from Generik Vapuer, Peterborough Arts Festival returns on Saturday September 6 and Sunday September 7 and is set to be bigger and better than ever before.

This year’s Festival will feature performances on Cathedral Square, in the Cathedral Precincts, up and down Bridge Street and at the Key Theatre and Broadway Theatre.

The two headline attractions are the world renowned street entertainers Transe Express with their giant dolls and flamboyant drummers taking over Cathedral Square with music, madness, pyrotechnics and fireworks on Saturday evening, and The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra conducted by Richard Balcome presenting From West End to Broadway at the Broadway Theatre on Sunday evening.

In addition to the finale acts, the festival is packed full of street performers, circus acts, installations, extravagant visual displays, and strange goings-on.

Watch this space next month for all the details!

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Pina’s son Sonny Ellwood age 5, 2001 painting in the garden of our house in Folksworth.

Inspire an artist's work about life in Peterborough's Italian community over a cup of espresso! The Italian Community Arts Project is hosting creative workshops for children aged 6 – 12 to explore their Italian identities on July 28 and July 30 at The Fleet Complex, Fletton. Peterborough-born artist Giuseppina Santoro-Ellwood (Pina) often tackles topics concerning her identity through her art and hopes to create a sculpture for the Italian community that will be exhibited throughout the city in 2015. The creative activities and conversation in these fun workshops will help Pina's research in creating the art work.

“At all the events I'm really very interested in engaging using various creativities and having a relaxed informal chat with the children, teens, adults and elders about themselves, their Italian culture and connections,” Pina said.

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“I was born in 1971 in Peterborough to Sicilian parents Salvatore Santoro & Serafina Barraco. My work reflects on a range of themes including cultural identity, history, religion, stereotypes, the family, community and a critical overview if a British Sicilian female.”

Summer’s here and Nene Park is the place to head – especially now there’s the fantastic new Lakeside watersports and café at Ferry Meadows.

There are loads of special events lined up at the park which you can check out on their website.

Some of the highlights include the PSME Miniature steam fair on Sunday July 6.

Attractions will include a gauge 1 track as well as the opportunity to have rides on a variety of road traction engines and steam engines including Ferry Meadows’ own resident steam train.

Enjoy a picnic with Barney the Bear at Ferry Meadows at the Teddy Bears’ Picnic on Thursday July 31 and Thursday August 21 – it’s free but you must book on 01733 234193.

If you and the kids want to get back to nature there are lots of wildlife related events including summer trails, craft sessions, discovering butterflies, tree climbing and pond dipping days.

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Pina’s father Salvatore Santoro age 6, c1951 working in a coffee bar in Trapani, Sicily.

Can't make it to the summer workshop but would like to chat with Pina about culture and identity? The Italian Community Arts Project will also be at the Italian Festival on September 20 and 21 in Cathedral Square for you to share your story. The Kids' Summer Workshop starts from 10am – 12 noon and 1 – 3pm on July 28 and July 30. If you’d like more info about the Italian Community Arts Project and how to help with Pina's sculpture, email pina@figtreeartstudio.com or telephone 07759 334796.

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All children aged 4 - 11 years are invited to take part in this year’s reading challenge, which involves reading six books of their choice during the summer holidays.

Children will collect goodies and stickers along the way and everyone who completes the challenge will receive a certificate.

You can sign up at any Peterborough Library from 5th July 2014

Café Clarkes at the Key Theatre

Modern British Café Cuisine

Offering more than just pre-theatre dining. Come and sample the great selection of locally sourced British dishes on our new Summer Menu

Full à la carte menu available every evening as well as a special lunchtime menu for afternoon diners.

01733 561465 www.cafeclarkes.co.uk

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STAMFORD CAKE CLUB SUPPORTS NEW COMMUNITY SHOP

Stamford’s Cake Club met for its June clandestine gathering at Love Stamford, on Broad Street, the town’s newest and most exciting shopping and community area. Love Stamford is part of the campaign for independent business, and supports a range of arts and crafts sellers in its openplan space, with a coffee bar (complete with half a Mini car), fabric shop, children’s play area, art and much more.

This was the perfect venue for Stamford Cake Club – all about community, independent success, and lovely, lovely cake! Sixteen members shared 11 cakes, baked to the theme of ‘Love Stamford, love cake’ – either a cake you love to bake, or a cake inspired by Stamford itself.

Regular member and star of TV’s ‘Great British Bake Off’ Deborah Manger brought two cakes – a coconut creation and a coffee and walnut cake that melted in the mouth.

The setting, surrounded by unique works of art, lovely scarves to buy from The Little Scarf Co that several members treated themselves to, and really comfy sofas and armchairs, was perfect for this group of home bakers who meet once a month. New members are always welcome.

For more info about Stamford Cake Club visit www.clandestinecakeclub.co.uk or email the organiser Sophie Douglas on stamfordccc@gmail.com

FREE FOOD WORKSHOPS Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) are running some great foodie workshops for free!

The Let’s Cook and Eat workshops are held at Gladstone Children’s Centre every Monday from 9.30-11.30am. Working with a Public Health Nutritionist, you’ll learn how to cook tasty, affordable, healthy and seasonal food from scratch.

Then if you’d like a taste of the Good Life try the Let’s Get Growing workshops.

If you want to grow your own organic food but don’t know where to start you can work alongside an experienced community gardener – you’ll learn how easy it is to save money and eat well by growing your own veggies, herbs and fruit in a small area.

This one’s also held at Gladstone Children’s Centre with workshops on July 3, July 17, July 31, August 14 and 28.

For more info or to book a place, email emma.hookham@pect.org.uk or call 01733 882545.

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OUNDLE FOOD FESTIVAL After last year’s success the 5th annual Oundle Food Festival is back! Enjoy delicious delights from Saturday July 5 8.30am until 4.30pm at the free street market in Oundle town centre featuring local food and drink to tempt your taste buds.

The 16 day festival has many unique edible experiences to savour: On Saturday July 5 baker, author and Sainsbury’s recipe adviser Dan Lepard is on hand to show you how to make simple yet scrumptious birthday cakes and the perfect loaf. Tickets for both events are £15.

Oundle Mill will be cooking up a unique Oundle Food Festival lunch available on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Two courses are £15 and three courses are £18.

From July 2- 31 The Falcon in Fotheringhay welcomes back head chef Peter Lane who’ll be using local ingredients for an exclusive Food Festival menu. Two courses are £13.50 and three courses are £17 Monday to Friday.

The Pheasant at Keystone will rustle up a menu of local food that includes a free half pint of summer ale from Nene Valley Brewery. Two courses are £14.95 while three are £19.95. This will not take place during Saturday evening and Sunday lunch.

On Tuesday July 8 the Talbot Hotel’s head chef David Simms is on hand to prepare three dishes and reveal his culinary secrets with live cooking from 10.30am until 2pm. Tickets are £20 (includes a £5 donation to charity).

Looking for something for the kids to enjoy at the festival? Why not try Nature Tots at Barnwell’s Country Park on Monday July 7? The ranger will talk about growing seeds and what can be made from fruit in the park. Tickets are £3.50 for a child accompanied by an adult. There’s also a Teddy Bear’s Picnic on Thursday July 10 where you and your teddy can build a den, join in with crafts and enjoy storytelling for free!

There are several more events during the Food Festival so take a look at the website or grab a leaflet. Tickets for all of these events mentioned here are available from the box office on 01832 274734.

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AFTERNOON TEA @ THE BULL The Bull Hotel team are making some changes to their Afternoon Tea offer – as well as serving it up on some gorgeous antique tea room style crockery they now take bookings and vouchers can also be purchased making it a great gift idea.

We love the fact they offer a savoury version of the ever popular cream tea so if clotted cream isn’t your thing just try this. While the traditional tea includes finger sandwiches, scones and cream, sweet treats from the patisserie and teas or coffee, the savoury option includes finger sandwiches, parmesan shortbread, Grasmere Farm pork pie, Quiche Lorraine and tomato and ale chutney and teas or coffee. Both are £10.95 and served daily between 3pm and 6pm.

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RACING TO THE BEAT OF THE DRUM Over 400 people took to the water at the 16th spectacular Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival. The crews raced the thirty foot brightly painted Chinese dragon boats three at a time over the 200m course on Peterborough Rowing Lake at Thorpe Meadows, watched by several thousand spectators.

Races took place every 10 minutes and at the end of the afternoon, trophies were presented to the winning crew Every Rower Helps (Tesco Distribution), 2nd place went to Hotpoint Service (Indesit Company) and 3rd place to Roythornes Raiders (Roythornes Solicitors).

Well done to North Level Drainage Dragons (North Level District Internal Drainage Board) who raised £2,600 for Festival charity East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices, EACH. It was a great day out and Andrew James Photography was there to capture all the action on and off the water for ESP. View all our Paparazzi pictures on www.espmag.co.uk or our facebook page.

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ESP’s Susan Saunders chats to The Saturdays…

If it's not rumours of romance with Prince Harry; links to hot-to-trot David Gandhi or having a baby with the undeniably handsome Marvin from JLS – life could be seen as pretty boring... That is, unless you've had 13 top 10 hits, sold 5 million records and performed at Wembley Susan Saunders stadium, which, along with many other feats, is exactly what this month's featured popstar sensations have done.

Step up and take a bow, The Saturdays – you've done us proud!

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his month, I spent some time chatting to The Saturdays’ very own Mollie and Vanessa in-between dog walking and the like, to get up to speed on the release of the forthcoming Greatest Hits album and tour (more on that later) and other important topics – such as twerking!

Not one to beat around the bush, I had to ask what most of us think of when told a Greatest Hits album is on the way. Are The Saturday's breaking up? Do the band secretly hate/love each other? Worry not dear reader, Vanessa was thankfully quick to reassure me; “We have heard this quite a bit before but we’re not splitting up. We’ve been together for seven years so we just felt like it was a celebration of all of the hits – it’s crazy. We’ve been around a long time now and enjoyed some great hits and we’d like to enjoy quite a few more.

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“We want to carry on performing and bringing out singles and albums – I think we’ve got a good few years left performing as a band. We’re definitely not breaking up!”

Phew.

As Vanessa reminded me, the girls had already been together for a long time – most girl bands just don't last that long!

I was therefore interested to find out from Mollie what the key was to longevity nowadays... And after watching two series of The Big Reunion (where it turns out the bands you used to love being together, actually hated each other) whether the girls actually get on.

Mollie enthused: “We’re all really close because we’ve been working so closely for seven years – we’re all totally inseparable. I do live really close to Frankie so we hang out quite a lot outside of work, she feels just like my sister.

“I think it’s just the fact that we all have the same goal, we want to achieve the same thing and we’ve never stopped each other with our individual stuff that we’ve done aside from The Saturdays.

It’s nice to be able to do The Saturdays fulltime but dip in and out of our other things – we’ve always supported each other through that so that’s definitely a big reason as to why we’ve stayed happily together – we all love being in The Saturdays too, which helps! We’ve really got it in a good place right now.”

Vanessa, who has treaded the pavement like the rest of us Peterborough posse, was here in the city last year hosting a fashion show in Queensgate, shared her highlights since joining the group.

“Performing in Wembley was definitely a highlight – just being able to say ‘hello Wembley’ was one of the most amazing feelings in the world, second of all was getting the number one with ‘What About Us’ because we’d waited for that for so long and worked so hard that it was amazing to get that finally.”

“Obviously we’re not in rehearsals yet but this tour is going to be bigger and better than ever.”

Mollie chipped in with – “We’re really looking forward to the tour. I love seeing all the fans and I love planning all the costumes too – with all the costume changes, special effects – will we pop out of the stage, won’t we? There’s just so much to be planned for the tour, we love doing a big show, we don’t do anything by halves. We really go full out – so loads to look out for!”

Now, I shouldn't have my favourites, both ladies were equally lovely, however, chatting to Mollie was especially nice considering we both met at X Factor Bootcamp in 2007, when she was in girl band Fallen Angelz (made up of Nikki, Bobbi, Rachelle and Mollie) and I was in a girl band called Blush. On throwing this historic nugget into the mix Mollie

So what's in store with this Greatest Hits tour I wondered?

Vanessa: “With the forthcoming tour, I’m looking forward to the rehearsal and learning all of our new routines – it’s going to be really, really fun and performing with all the bands.

Rehearsals kick off the beginning of August – every single day – it’s so exciting.

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exclaimed – “Oh my gosh – amazing!

Such a small world. It was the year after bootcamp that The Saturdays released our first single and here we are talking again – that’s so funny!”

Maybe this is where I was going to get the Big Reunion style dirt. Had her former band mates stopped talking to her after she left the band to join The Saturdays?

Mollie in Fallen Angelz

“They were really supportive actually.

They’ve been supportive the whole time, which made it easier – they’ve been great and really happy for me.”

Ah bless – how could you be mad with Mollie? She’s just delightful! I had heard the same sentiments from one of Mollie’s former band mates, Rachelle Glover, who I met a few years ago on a music video shoot.

Vanessa in Queensgate

“She’s so lovely isn’t she? I heard from her the other day because it was my birthday so I only spoke to her a few days ago which was nice [happy belated birthday Mollie] – it’s great that we’ve stayed in touch.”

Not strictly on topic but if you're anything like me, you can't get enough info on the Royals, their whereabouts and the like, so you would have read about her links with now eligible bachelor Prince Harry. What was that time and attention like?

“It was really weird – I don’t think you can ever really get used to the attention about things like that. It’s kind of just an odd thing, though I know when I was The Saturdays growing up, I just wanted to know all of these things so I don’t blame people for wanting to know the same about me.

It’s strange that so many people had interest in it. I think that’s why someone like Taylor Swift has got it so well because she includes it in her songs. We love her songs but even more so, we love hearing about her love life – people just have an interest in it.”

Harry’s loss was certainly Mollie’s LA-based, top US music producer boyfriend’s gain.

“I’m now in a relationship with a lovely guy called Jordan Omley who I’ve been with for a year and a half. He lives in LA so it’s kind of a long-distance relationship – you just kind of get used to it after a while. We’re really happy.”

If a Greatest Hits album and tour weren’t enough to look forward to from The Saturdays this year, worry not, there’s plenty more in store – watch this space!

The Saturday’s Greatest Hits album (bursting at the seams with must have tunes) is released on August 11. From September 7, The Saturdays will take their new album on the road, performing to fans in cities across the UK, kicking off in Glasgow then Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham and Cardiff amongst others. The Saturdays also proudly present their ‘Greatest Hits Live!’ tour in partnership with Garnier’s Ultimate Blends, a new haircare range that’s been blended for Britain for gorgeous hair that’s full of life – just like our girls!

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Glasgow Clyde Auditorium Newcastle City Hall Sheffield City Hall Nottingham Royal Concert Hall Manchester O2 Apollo Birmingham NIA Dublin Olympia Cardiff Arena London WembleyArena Brighton Centre Bournemouth BIC Plymouth Pavillions

If, like us, you Just Can’t Get Enough, head to www.espmag.co.uk today to see my extended chat with The Saturdays, where the girls reveal their love of twerking – plus some answers from your social media questions, directly from the band! www.thesaturdays.co.uk

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BACK IN THE DAY...

...THE ACADEMY Hitting the town at the weekend back in the day you were either one of the masses (a ‘townie’) or one of the minority (‘alternative’).

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his divide has barely changed over the generations and when I was in my prime 20 years ago you were either a trendy / popular bar and nightclub reveller or you went to the Sugar Club, which has been held at several different venues over the years.

As far as trendiness was concerned, The Bar and Toho were undoubtedly the places to be seen in but they peaked and faded and sadly aren’t operating today. But when it comes to standing the test of time and consistency, The Academy (now Edward’s) has to be one of the best.

The Solstice and Yates’s are also survivors of the last millennium but for me at least, The Academy edged it as a perfect pre-nightclub stop-off. It’s still brimming with young people today under it’s new guise of Edward’s and the reason this venue remains so popular is because it doesn’t try over complicate its offering.

At the time The Academy sat like a fork in the road that

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headed to different nightclubs. Across the road was Rinaldo’s and further along to the left was Quo Vadis. To the right of The Academy you could make your way to 5th Avenue or Liquid.

be seen though any of the large window panes and for upstairs you were able to have an intimate conversation at a table while strategically placing your hand on her knee.

There’s no doubt its location has always been a contributing factor to its success. Equally, its music policy made the venue non-offensive and one I’d recommend to visiting out of town friends. The Academy didn’t do cheese. Instead it served as a starter before the big event main course nightclub dish that awaited you.

Another nice touch was the balcony. There’s something settling about being able to lean over a balcony and in a bar it means you can monitor who’s coming in and who’s leaving and this advantage, before everyone had mobiles to text on, was an added bonus.

There always seemed to be a queue too and this meant it was a place everybody wanted to be seen in. Once inside The Academy was big enough to mingle from one group of chicks to another without the worry of having to wear your Southern Comfort and lemonade down the front of your Ben Sherman.

What the venue also did very well was to provide ample seating on both floors. For downstairs this meant you’d

Today Edward’s has diversified its offering somewhat but the core vibe it gives off is very much the same as it’s always been. The venue’s always been an inviting one and a place where the majority of revellers think well of it. I suspect if we were ever to lose Edward’s then we’d lose the very essence of what makes hitting the town on a Friday or Saturday night such a great release. Long live Edward’s and the hundreds of stories I’m sure it can tell…

>> Trish – happy birthday. BBQ? >> Petch – centurion part 2? >> Arthur – Your Ape is next… >> Stew – Bushy 10k for you and ice-cream for me? >> Meggie – classics at the castle! >> Tony – when’s the housewarming?

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MEET ‘HANDS OF STONE’ IN SEPTEMBER

PHIL ELMER Regular readers will know that I reserve this section of my column for people who have influenced me in some way, for people I respect and for people I admire.

Fight fans will get the chance to meet one of the best middleweight boxers of all time when ‘hands of stone’ Roberto Duran graces us with his fearsome presence at The Solstice on Thursday September 11.

Duran is the latest in a long line of boxing greats brought to us by promoter Kevin Sanders.

The Panamanian fighter held four titles at four different weights and was the second boxer to have fought the span of five decades, the first being Jack Johnson.

Some of Duran’s finest moments came during the 1980s when the middleweight division was blessed with opponents such as Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvin Hagler and Thomas Hearns. This is sure to be a night for avid boxing followers not to miss. For tickets call: 07872 601467.

It’s for these reasons that I’m beginning to wonder why I’ve singled out Phil Elmer for such an accolade to be one of my local heroes! Only joking Phil…

And it’s Phil’s sense of humour and his ability to drink copious amounts of red wine without falling over that deserve hero billing. Oh, and I guess it’s important to also mention Phil’s long standing commitment to Peterborough Rugby Club and support of local sport in general.

Phil’s always been good to me. He kept me busy and motivated by letting me contribute to the rugby club match day programme while I was out of work. He also understood at the time how important maintaining my profile and networking was to me and invited me to numerous club lunches.

I can’t quite place where or when we met but I would guess it may have been in one of the executive areas at Posh back in the late 1990s and it may have involved a glass or two of Chilean red. Either way if there’s one thing I have Phil to thank for it’s my love of running.

I was becoming bored with the gym and was tempted to give competition running a go but needed a confidence booster – someone to tell me I could do it – and Phil became that someone.

He convinced me to enter my first 10k where he would act as my pacer. I remember turning up on a moderately cool but cloudy day looking completely out of place with my attire. The temperature was probably around 10 to 12c but I was worried about feeling cold and was wearing a base layer top, vest, thin running jacket, leggings and shorts – plus a stupid headband like the one John Travolta wore in Staying Alive.

I clearly looked like a t*t but Phil – who was probably in stitches inside – didn’t mock me.

Instead he suggested I might want to run with my jacket tied around my waist, so I took his advice and I did. Looking back I wish he told me to lose the headband but he didn’t.

Phil could see I was nervous but he was brilliant with me as we waited for the start. It was at this point in our relationship that I really began to appreciate his sense of humour. Like all of us Phil’s had his ups and downs but I’ve rarely been around him when he’s not smiling, laughing and joking.

He has the right attitude towards life and being around Phil is always an uplifting experience. That 10k in the end felt like a walk in the park for me and it was all

thanks to Phil’s constant chatter to get me round. I clocked a time of just under an hour and the running bug had got me. After that I regularly finished 10k’s around the 45 minute mark and it was Phil’s pearls of wisdom that gave me the confidence to tackle every race.

I saw Phil recently (drinking red wine strangely enough) and I reminded him of how he got me into running. I’ve practically stopped competition running today because of one injury excuse after another but Phil did suggest cycling. Knowing how Phil will be there to guide me all the way, I’m tempted even if his water bottle will probably be full of the red stuff!

Jesus drank red win Phil, so as far as I’m concerned it’s a sin not to. See you in a few weeks – you supply the Chilean and I’ll get the pizzas.

With the summer now well underway there’s plenty of two-wheeled fun to be had not too far away from home and BMW dealership Balderston is leading the ride-outs.

The first is Boston Bike Night on Thursday July 3, which is organised by the Boston Motorcycle Riders Association. The event is now in its 17th year and will see riders of motorcycles, scooters, trikes and sidecars descend on Boston town centre where they’ll fill car parks with an array of machinery covering all types of makes and models from sports bikes, tourers and classics to custom machines.

Not only is the event a Mecca for riders and fans of motorcycles, it’s also a great family night out. Last year more than a thousand bikes and three thousand people visited Bike Night. For more info go to www.bostonbikenight.co.uk The second of July’s motorcycle events where riders are welcome to cruise with the Balderston crew is the Charity Bike Night held at the Lifeboat Station, Tower Esplanade in Skegness on Friday July 18. Here you’ll get guided tours of the lifeboats, there’s plenty of refreshments on offer and of course loads of bikes to have a look at.

If you’d like to join the Balderston team on a leisurely ride to any of these events, give them a call on: 01733 565470.

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JOIN JULY BIKE EVENTS WITH BALDERSTON

It’s summer and most of us love taking to the skies to get to our holiday destination don’t we: Air Crash Investigation, no leg room, creaky cabin, nonchalant captain, urine-soaked toilet floor, smelly feet next to you, elbow in your ribs, food for The Borrowers, screaming Satan baby, smelly seat, idiots keeping mobiles on, swollen ankles, going for a number two phobia and abnormally over-happy air stewardesses.

Thursday September 18 is a date for your diary if you’re a fan of Australian – Italian comedian Joe Avati. It’s been four years since Joe was last in Peterborough and he’s back with new material and a laugh a minute to perform his show at The Fleet.

The event is heading towards being a sell-out, so secure your tickets now by calling: 01733 560218.

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Is your training for the Perkins Great Eastern Run hotting up? around 3pm, so try and avoid this time – and get yourself a running hat if possible to reduce risk of heat stroke.

3) It’s tempting to get the energy drinks out in full force to give you that boost, but nothing beats good old fashioned water, especially in this heat. Try and resist the temptation and stick to the Evian (other brands also available!).

4) Try different forms of exercise outside too! Skipping, weight lifting, boxing – whatever you feel like to get you in shape and handling the heat.

I’ve been looking forward to the summer since, well, last summer. But one thing I didn’t count on was the recent mini heatwave, and as it is now summer let’s hope there’ll be more! However, as I ran my third mile on one of the sunniest days yet and approached the daunting ascending vision of the ‘Castor hill’, I suddenly realised that 24 degree heat can feel on par with the Sahara Desert.

Myself and Dinomite (my training partner and Perkins Great Eastern Run mascot, who also happens to be a dinosaur) needed to know more about how to handle the heat. So here’s our ‘official’ research: 1) Get training outside now. It might be tempting to get on the treadmill in the nicely air conditioned gym – but there’s nothing like training on the surface you’ll actually be running in. And you never know, it could be a very warm day in October.

2) Start off running in the mornings or evenings if you can, when it’s a bit cooler, to try and get yourself adjusted to the higher temperatures. Temperatures usually peak

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5) Use a heart rate monitor if possible. If you’re worried about overdoing it in the heat, a heart monitor can help you keep on track. You can purchase one from as little as £7. Your maximum recommended heart rate changes with age, so check Google (other search engines also available!) to see what your limit is.

I’m trying to follow my own advice and swap sunbathing, BBQ’s and Pimms for running shorts and cereal bars. Let me know how you’re getting on yourself via the ESP Twitter and Facebook pages. Also, maybe you have some running tips of your own? Give us your comments and you might just get a mention in next month’s ESP! And no worries if you haven’t signed up to the Perkins Great Eastern Run, or started training ‘properly’ yet – BUPA have an official 12 week training plan for half marathons, so there’s still plenty of time, even for beginners. The race takes place on Sunday October 12.

Sign up now by visiting www.perkinsgreateasternrun.co.uk and keep checking ESP Magazine for more training tips from myself and Dinomite.

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TRAINING HELP I’ve got Dinomite keeping my training on track but if you need a little extra support why not head along to the free training sessions that take place at the Peterborough Embankment Athletics Track. The training sessions have been organised by Advance Performance and are held in conjunction with experienced runners and coaches from local running clubs, who will lead the runs.

Each training session begins at 7pm with a warm up. Runners will be divided according to level of fitness and aspirations before being taken for a training run.

Free parking is available at the Regional Fitness and Swimming Centre car park and the athletics track has full changing and shower facilities.

Training sessions take place on every other Wednesday from July.

The dates are: 9 July 23 July 6 August 20 August 3 September 17 September 1 October For more info email perkinsgreateasternrun @peterborough.gov.uk

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The games run with two teams, each are given objectives which they have to try and achieve.

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G-Star denim shorts £90 Scribblers Tee-room sleeveless vest £45

Black tunic dress £44.50

Fila polo top £35 Pretty Green dark denim jeans £75

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White zip dress £49.50

G-Star Sik Silk baseball jersey £50 G-Star jeans £110

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Faze 4 Gold and Silver 'Tiangus Jackson' bracelets £85 each

Faze 4 Emozioni' Necklace: Gold Chain £69.95 Large gold Carrier £99 Silver Coin £39.95

Faze 4 Sterling Silver 'Tiangus Jackson' ring £55

So, with our friends celebrating Independence Day across the big pond I thought it was only fair we celebrate some of our beautiful independent retailers that are on offer to us. I love to visit independent shops where I can, not just for the fact they can offer something different but also for the more personal service you receive from them.

In Peterborough I’ve pulled together a collection from the newly refurbished Clues Menswear who have some fantastic men’s labels in and Tahlias Closet who have now branched out into women’s clothing alongside their stunning jewellery range. Both situated in the Westgate Arcade in Queensgate Shopping Centre, this little arcade has become a hive of activity and home to a few independents making it a definite point of call on your shopping days. I also visited Faze 4 on Long Causeway where they stock some big names in the jewellery world but still offer that attention to detail in service.

My travels then took me into Stamford to 23seven situated on Stamford Walk to see their beautiful collection of summery brights for both men and women.

Styling: Natasha Fierro Make-up: Sophie Pierro Photos: Andy Vernum @ Studio One Models: Gail Roberts and JP Duncliffe

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BOURNE FESTIVAL AND NIGHTLIFE IN THE CITY… The Bourne Festival was another big success with families enjoying the fun and real ales at the beer festival and music fans making the most of a great line-up of bands. ESP’s Mike Harris was our man behind the lens capturing all the action from this big annual fundraising event organised by the Round Table.

Meanwhile Mitch Brewster was out an about in the city centre at Edwards, Red Room and Flares capturing the nightlife action on Broadway. As ever the venues were buzzing with an up for it crowd eager to get snapped.

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Perfection HAIR & BEAUTY

@ HOLBEACH All students are encouraged to pursue the career/vocation of their dreams, the department works very closely with Steiner, Centre Parcs and celebrity stylists/therapists, a lot of hard work goes into forging these links and the creative directors in the department have organised guests such as – Patrick Cameron, Lee Stafford, Eve Taylor and Gary Cockerill

Whether you want a swish new ‘do’ for yourself or fancy learning the skills to turn out some head turning hairstyles it’s time to head to Holbeach!

The Perfection Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy department at University Academy Holbeach is producing some top students as well as proving to be a great place for clients to get pampered.

For those wishing to improve on existing skills Holbeach offers a unique timetable and you can do all the classes in the evenings making it ideal for adult learners.

Jayne adds – “Over the last 3 years we have been offering part time courses to adults, mainly Levels 2 and 3 Beauty including Complementary Therapies (Reflexology, Aromatherapy and body massage), Hairdressing Levels 3 and Level 2 Hairdressing is offered during the evening – Wednesday and Thursday to accommodate everyone.”

So whether you want to learn or improve hair and beauty skills or visit for a treatment yourself you’ll come away from this course employable… or looking gorgeous!

Perfection is a working commercial salon (Minimal costs apply) so you can pop in for styling and treatments:

The Hairdressing and Beauty department has been open since September 2008 and is part of the 6th form which also offers various vocational courses.

Monday 8.30am – 8pm Tuesday 8.30am – 8.30pm Wednesday 8.30am – 7.30pm Thursday 8.30am – 7pm Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm

The training offered is top quality and produces high calibre students so don’t think that if you pop in for a trim you’ll regret it – and all the products used are top name brands such as Toni & Guy, Label m, Youngblood, Eve Taylor and Gary Cockerill eyelashes.

For students it’s a great learning environment with a maximum of 15 in a group taught by hand picked staff with masses of experience. It’s one of the only ones in the country to take on apprentices and the department even runs courses to train assessors. Their aim is to produce employable people with 98% of students finding jobs in the industry, 20% working in spas and 10% with Steiner on the cruise liners.

“The staff at Perfection are extremely experienced in their field and are passionate about their vocation, there is a huge sense of pride when you receive a post card from a previous student who is cruising the world whilst working,” says course co-ordinator Jayne Matthews-Bedford.

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Just call 01406 423042 Ext 329 to make an appointment, Ext 328 or contact Jayne.matthewsbedford@uah.org.uk regarding courses or further information.

There will be an open evening for prospective evening/part time students on Thursday September 4 from 5pm - 7.30pm, pop in for a tour of the facilities and have a chat with the team.

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From skinny to bootcut to boyfriend jeans and more, there are so many different styles of jeans and finding the perfect pair can be difficult. Fear no more, Project Denim is coming to Queensgate on Friday September 5 to help you avoid a denim disaster! No matter what your body shape is – whether you're a gorgeous classic hour glass or high fashion model thin – get scanned by the high tech body scanner that will help you discover the denim diva within. The scan is private and confidential so if you're feeling shy there’s no need to worry. Talk with stylists afterwards about your results and they’ll help you look fabulous based around what jeans flatter your body shape and the shoes to top off your look.

“Project Denim is really exciting. With the body scanner and the professional stylists, our customers will receive a thorough consultation and I’m sure they’ll leave with some great new style ideas,” said Queensgate's Centre Director Sam Eastwood. If you'd like to get styled at Project Denim, book online Sharna Ridge from August at www.queensgate-shopping.co.uk.

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TERRIBLE TRENCHES AND STORIES FROM THE GREAT WAR If you want to find out more about life during the First World War, Peterborough Museum has a range of interesting events and exhibitions lined up.

On July 26-27 there’s a special living history event exploring what life was really like in the trenches. Meet costumed reenactors as soldiers from the period, handle weapons and equipment and discover the real story of the British Tommy. Have a go at making a model tank, try the ‘Trench Rat Trail’ and much more! Admission’s £4 adults, £3 children/concessions, £10 families and it’s on from 10am-5pm Then you can discover more about life on the front on July 29, 30, 31.

Meet a First World War solider and find out about his life at the front. Learn more with gallery tours of the War Stories exhibition and beyond. Join in a trail around the Museum and enjoy family craft activities.

Admission’s £3.50 adults, £2.50 concessions, £8 families.

There’s also an exhibition running from July 19 to see how Peterborough was affected by the Great War which runs through until next January.

For more details call Peterborough Museum on 01733 864663 or visit www.vivacitypeterborough.com

You can find all that and more, here: www.queensgate-shopping.co.uk/news

THORPE HALL SUMMER FETE Come along to Thorpe Hall's summer fete for a day of family fun! Enjoy circus tricks and the workshop showcasing their jaw dropping talent! Go on a ride at the fairground, marvel at the classic cars or watch the football team show off their skills. Interested in art? The Peterborough Photographic Society will be exhibiting their striking images to feast your eyes on.

There's something at the Thorpe Hall Summer Fete for everyone on Sunday August 3 10am – 4pm.

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GET MEDIEVAL! You don’t need a Tardis to travel through time, head to Longthorpe Tower this August! Go back 700 years to meet the Thorpe family who’ll teach you about old fashioned manners, designing your own coat of arms, the food they enjoyed and helping with the arming of a knight. Get Medieval starts on Saturday August 9 and Sunday August 10 from 10am – 5pm. Tickets can be bought at the door with adults priced at £4 and children £3. Family tickets are £10. For more info call 01733 864663. Sharna Ridge

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SUMMER EVENTS @ PETERBOROUGH CATHEDRAL Peterborough Cathedral is one of the key tourist attractions in the city but if you’re guilty of not making the most of this local treasure there are special events and tower tours for you to enjoy this summer.

Film buffs will love organist Richard Hill's improvised accompaniment to the classic Buster Keaton comedy The General. Made in 1926 the silent film has Keaton performing his magnificent stunts amidst the comedy. Catch the talented organist who’s acclaimed both at home and across the pond with the silent comedy king on Monday July 14 as part of the Oundle Festival. To book tickets visit www.oundlefestival.org.uk.

Each Saturday and Wednesday in July and August, take a Tower Tour and experience the beautiful panoramic view of Peterborough. Marvel at the stained glass windows and stand over the arches in the west front. The tour lasts an hour and 20 minutes. Adult tickets are £10 (£8 concessions) and children ages 10 – 18 are £3.

If you don't like heights then try a Ground Tour where you can learn about the varied history of Peterborough Cathedral. They take place on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 2pm. Wednesdays are a little earlier at 11.30am. Tickets are £7 (£5 concessions).

To book a tour call 01733 355300 or visit www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk.

ROMAN AROUND They came, they saw, they conquered!

The Roman army is conquering Peterborough Museum on August 12, 13, 14 and you can join up! Meet a soldier, make your own Roman army standard, handle artefacts and more!

The following week on August 19, 20, 21 you can find out more about the other side of Roman life away from the battles with talks from costumed characters, handle real artefacts, enjoy a family trail, plus get stuck in to their hands-on crafts and make your own face pot!

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Admission for both events is £3.50 adults, £2.50 concessions, £8 families. There’s no need to book, just dropin 10am-5pm!

Call Peterborough Museum for more details on 01733 864663 or visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com

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DINO FUN! Unearth the Jurassic history behind Flag Fen from August 23 – 25 by digging for fossils and handling specimens millions of years old! You can take part in crafts and go on a trail to meet life size dinosaurs. Tickets can be bought on the door or booked. Adults are £7 while children are £5 and family tickets £18. If you’d like to book in advance, call 01733 313414.

The following week there’s more Dino fun over at Peterborough Museum. On August 27, 28 and 29, 10am-5pm, you can try your hand at being a paleoartist using their Jurassic gallery for inspiration, follow the clues in our dino trail, enjoy themed crafts and help make a life-sized dinosaur. Plus there’s storytelling activities perfect for under 5s. A roar-ing good time!

Admission’s £3.50 adults, £2.50 concessions, £1.50 under 5s, £8 families. There’s no need to book, just drop-in.

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We can’t believe we’re mentioning Christmas already but Queensgate has its famous light switch on taking

Britain’s Got Talent finalist, Bailey McConnell will sing live in Queensgate at 6.30pm to celebrate their new late night shopping event, Happy Hour, offering discounts between 7pm and 8pm on Thursdays and Fridays until Thursday July 31. The fun starts at 3.30pm.

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To book or for more info call Flag Fen Archaeology Park on 01733 313414 or visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com

Younger kids will love the Moshi Monsters Meet and Greet, 2 – 6pm, Central Square on Wednesday October 29. Tickets will be available online.

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On Saturdays there'll be two story telling sessions, 11am - 11.30am & 2pm - 2.30pm, on Sundays there'll be one story telling session from 11 11.30am.

Dig in to the past and become an archaeologist at Flag Fen's Dig Tent! From July 22 – July 24 from 10am – 5pm you can see real archaeological specimens. Learn about how important archaeology is in telling us about people of the past and join in with the family crafts and trail. Adult tickets are £7 (£5 concessions), family tickets are £18.

There’s another fantastic chance for students to pick up some bargains on Thursday October 9 at Queensgate’s Student Discount Event, 4 – 8pm, Central/North Square along with a celebrity appearance.

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We don’t want to wish the summer away but looking ahead there are plenty more events coming up at Queengate throughout the year, so pop these in you diary now.

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place on Friday November 7 with Peppa Pig and Family, 2 – 7pm, Central Square.

You can get your prezzies wrapped from Thursday November 20 in North Square and Santa’s Grotto will also be there from Friday November 7 – Sunday November 9, and then daily until Christmas Eve. Keep up to date with all of Queensgate’s events on the website: www.queensgate-shopping.co.uk/events and via social media: www.facebook.co.uk/queensgate and @Queensgate_PB

CBeebies Mike the Knight and his wizard-in-training sister Evie drop by for storytelling sessions at Queensgate Shopping Centre! The kids TV stars will be available for photos between 2pm – 6pm in Central Square.

The free event features five narrations on each hour.

CAR SEAT SAFETY DAY Saturday August 2 In the nursery department of John Lewis on the Upper Ground floor from 10am - 4pm.

John Lewis Peterborough nursery advisors will be on hand along with Pete Dooley from Cybex to offer advice and demonstrate their wide range of car seats.

GROWING GREENER Thursday August 14 and Friday August 15 Celebrate all things green with Queensgate Shopping Centre’s fun and interactive two day event. Growing Greener is taking place from 11am until 4pm to celebrate all things eco-friendly.

See artists in action, enjoy children’s activities and grab a customised cotton bag (limited availability).

BACK TO SCHOOL FUN Friday August 22 Join in with fun and crafts at the Queensgate Classroom a free event that offers fun for all the family; children can join in pencil case making workshops as well as other fun kiddie craft activities from 11am until 5pm in North Square.

PROJECT DENIM BODY SCANNER Friday September 5 Enter the high-tech Body Scanner to find out more about your body shape and what styles will make you look fabulous. There’ll be a team of professionals to help shoppers find the perfect fitting pair of jeans, overall style and footwear.

Book in for Project Denim and the Body Scanner on the Queensgate website from August www.queensgate-shopping.co.uk

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A MAGICAL SUMMER You and your child can become enchanted with the magical worlds of wizards, witches, elves and more at Peterborough Libraries this summer July 21 – August 27! With storytelling, face painting and activities, choose from themes We're Going on a Bear Hunt, Library Maze, Enchanted Forest Fairies and Elves, The Big Bad Wolf, Giants and Ogres. Suitable for ages 6 and under. Tickets are £3 per child each session. Alternatively buy tickets for four different events at £10. For tickets call 01733 864280 or book in person at any Peterborough Library.

Visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com for more info.

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MONSTER FUN WITH FAMILY LEARNING Unleash your little monsters with the Monster Fun craft days from July 21 – July 30 at libraries across Peterborough. Make a dragon or a Loch Ness monster through card craft and help your child develop their artistic talents at this free event. All materials and equipment will be provided; all you need to bring is yourself and your child! Suitable for children age 5 and up.

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YOUNG EXPLORERS Young Explorers should head along to Peterborough Museum for songs, stories and crafts on Thursday July 3! From 10am – 11.30am and 1pm – 2.30pm learn about exhibits and galleries in the museum and help develop your child's literacy and creativity in this wonderful workshop. Entry’s £2 per toddler, for more info call 01733 864663 or visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com.

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MYTHICAL MAZE READING CHALLENGE Whether you want to get your little ones reading or if they already love literature, take the Mythical Maze Summer Reading Challenge 2014! Over two thousand kids aged 4 – 11 took part last year in Peterborough so let’s try to double that number of young readers! Discover the secrets of the Mythical Maze with your child by reading six books of their choice during the six week summer break. From factual to fiction and even joke books, the only rule in the competition is that the books are borrowed from the library.

Help your child build their creature collection of stickers after completing each book to eventually earn a Mythical Maze certificate! Over sixes can enjoy adventure titles such as Atlantis, How to Train Your Dragon and Greek Myths With Percy Jackson from July 22 – August 30.Tickets are £3 per child each session. Peterborough Library will be holding Mythical Maze summer reading events throughout the holidays so keep an eye on www.vivacitypeterborough.com for more details.

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CBEEBIE’S MIKE THE KNIGHT TO TELL STORIES AT QUEENSGATE Become spellbound by CBeebies very own Mike the Knight and his wizard-in-training sister Evie’s storytelling sessions at Queensgate Shopping Centre! The kids TV stars will share stories and take photos on Friday August 1 between 2pm – 6pm in Central Square.

“We’re really excited that Mike and Evie will be joining us,” said the Centre Director at Queensgate, Sam Eastwood.

“We know how much the kids love Mike and we’re looking forward to learning how to be a knight and do it right!”

The event features five narrations on each hour and will be free to all shoppers.

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WILDCATS SUMMER SCHOOL Is your child always singing and dancing? Do you think they could be treading the theatre boards one day? The Wildcats Summer School 2014 could be the perfect summer holiday treat! There’s a variety of workshops taking place in Stamford and Peterborough for young singers, dancers and actors aged 5 – 16.

At the John Mansfield Centre, Dogsthorpe, August 4 – 8 and Stamford Arts Centre August 11 – 15 learn how to be a feisty feline with a performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS! There are plenty of roles for all abilities from experienced performers to those just gaining a bit of confidence.

Performances will take place on the Friday of each week at 3.30pm.

For musicians and actors, join The Pirates of the Curry Bean crew on July 25 – August 1 at Copthill School, Stamford.

Children of all grades join music teacher Adam in learning parts ready to perform with the cast on Friday. There’ll be musical games and theory sessions too. The cast rehearse the script and learn how to put on a show. Both experienced performers and begginers are welcome, the show will be fun for all involved! The performance will take place on the Friday at 3.30pm in the Copthill School hall.

Stamford will be holding a week long event for children with learning needs and disabilities on August 4 – 8 as well as themed fun days and workshops with themes including Disney's Frozen, Princess Parties, jazz, hip hop and more!

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BACK TO SCHOOL STARTS AT THE QUEENSGATE CLASSROOM Before the back to school rush join the Queensgate Classroom on Friday August 22 for some cool crafts. The free event offers arty family fun including pencil case making and more.

Parents can get exclusive offers from Queensgate stores to help with the back to school burden in time for the bank holiday weekend!

“After six weeks of holiday, fun, and entertaining we know what a relief it can be to send the little ones back to school but we want to help make sure they’re as prepared as possible,” says Queensgate Centre Director Sam Eastwood.

“With everything in one place from clothes to stationery, we can help make the end of the summer holidays go with a bang rather than a bump.”

The Classroom is open 11am until 5pm in North Square Friday August 22. Queensgate is open 10am – 5pm on Bank Holiday Monday August 25.

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Have fun exploring nature past and present with the Bronze Age BioBlitz at Flag Fen! Go back in time with the Bronze Age Wildlife Trail and talk to nature experts about your favourite animals. If creepy crawlies are more your thing, have a hunt for the MiniBeasts in the Big Bug Hunt and observe them in the Microscope Lab. You can also interact with animals by feeding the cute hungry hedgehogs in the garden. The event on Saturday August 2 runs from 10am until 5pm. Tickets are available from 01733 313414 or email Daniel.Rowson@vivacitypeterborough.com. Adult prices are £7, children are £5 and a family ticket (2 adults, up to 3 children) is £18.

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After celebrating it’s 50th anniversary, Sacrewell Farm is preparing for the summer with a host of family events coming up.

Open every day from 9.30am – 5pm test your luck at picking the winner of the daily lamb races, become a horse's hairdresser by learning grooming skills and explore British wildlife with pond dipping! If the weather turns gloomy shelter in the play barn until the sun comes back ready for you to explore Sacrewell’s 18th century watermill restoration.

Want to volunteer at Sacrewell Farm or perhaps you'd like to learn more about caring for your guinea pig or hamster? Visit on Sunday August 10 for Pet and Volunteer Day to have a chat with the farm's rangers about your small furry friend and how you can help Sacrewell.

Or why not take your daredevil teddy bungee jumping and raft riding on the pirate-themed Teddy Bears’ Adventure Day on Sunday August 24. For more info on all the holiday happenings visit www.sacrewell.org.uk or call 01780 782254.

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DANCE OF THE DRAGONFLY FAMILY EVENT Go out with the family and explore the world of the dragonfly at the Great Fen! On Saturday July 21 enjoy a lovely craft day making your own dragonfly and create a canvas piece inspired by the species. Walk along the dragonfly trail to look at these flying beauties in their natural habitat and try your hand at mini pond dipping. The Dance of the Dragon Fly starts from 12pm – 4pm. Entry’s £2.50 per person or £6.50 for a family of four.

To book tickers call Great Fen on 01487 710420. For more info visit www.greatfen.org.uk.

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JUST DOGS LIVE AT PETERBOROUGH ARENA Go barking mad with your pooch at Just Dogs Live! The revamped East of England Championship Dog Show is back for three fun days and is set to attract 7,000 visitors and 10,000 dogs! Prepare to be amazed by the skilfully speedy Dog Agility and Flyball Tournaments while getting advice about how to pamper your pup from expert vets and dog charities. If you think your furry friend has got what it takes to be the region’s next top dog, join in with the Companion Dog Show too! The competition is open to all breeds (pedigree and cross) and will be judged by Peterborough’s canine celebrity and winner of the international ‘world’s ugliest dog’ show, Mugly! Catch Just Dogs Live from Friday July 4 until Sunday July 6 at Peterborough Arena. Tickets can be purchased at the gate. Admission for adults is £7, senior citizens £6 and for children aged 5-16 years it’s £4. Family tickets are £17 and dogs £2 (which is donated to dog charities). If you’d like to book tickets in advance, call 01733 363500.

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GROWING GREENER WITH QUEENSGATE Go green with Queensgate Shopping Centre on Thursday August 14 and Friday August 15 from 11am – 4pm. Learn about how to save the planet with tips on being more eco friendly and get your own limited edition cotton tote bag customised by a local artist so you don't have to use plastic bags.

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“We make sure we do our bit and we want to show the people of Peterborough that being environmentally sustainable can be fun; it doesn’t have to be a chore,” says Centre Director for Queensgate Sam Eastwood. Throughout the two days an artist will create a cardboard sculpture to recreate the city's coat of arms! To teach the next generation to go green there’ll be sculpture building workshops and a range of free activities.

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NATURE UNEARTHED @ FLAG FEN Take part in nature workshops, pond dipping, and discover fun crafts to encourage wildlife into your garden this summer at Flag Fen. On August 5, 6 and 7 from 10am- 5pm there’s plenty of fun, plus you can join in with the Bronze Age wildlife trail. Admission’s £7 adults, £5 concessions, £18 families. There’s no need to book, just drop-in!

Call Flag Fen on 01733 313414 for more info or visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com

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THE WHITE HORSE BEER FESTIVAL Wish The White Horse at Baston a very happy 1st birthday at their anniversary beer festival! The three day birthday extravaganza has over twenty ales and ciders for you to delight in drinking as well as a BBQ all weekend. They have a great line-up of bands playing over the weekend with The Mug Juggles kicking the party off from 7.30pm on Friday July 4. Mark Stoker & Co will be entertaining Saturday July 5 from 2.30pm – 4pm and the fabulous Steppin' Back will be getting your feet moving from 7.45pm. After all that excitement have a relaxing day on Sunday July 6 with family friendly activities like face painting and a bouncy castle. For more details visit www.thewhitehorsebaston.co.uk.

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FIRST PORTUGUESE FESTIVAL Peterborough is building up a wide range of festivals celebrating the city’s diverse communities and this month sees the first ever celebration of our Portuguese community.

On the weekend of July 19 and 20 there’ll be stalls, music and entertainment bringing the best of Portugal to Peterborough city centre. There’ll be the chance to sample Portuguese dishes and confectionary as well as buy crafts and listen to traditional music. It’ll showcase the country’s culture, customs and traditions.

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The festival is supported by Peterborough City Council's commercial operation department who've also worked with communities to host the Italian Festival (September 20 and 21), Diwali Festival (October 18) and the most recent Latvian Festival. www.festivalportuguese.co.uk

GET READY FOR MANORFEST2 ManorFest is back for the second year and it’s packed with music and fun for all the family.

Back again after a great turn out last year, ManorFest 2 is set to have Whittlesey rocking out with their great line up! Catch newly signed singer-songwriter Misty Jones and bands Jessie's Ghost, Symptom, Sons of Kal-El and The Motor City Vipers soul band on Saturday July 26 at the Manor Centre. Try something new with the circus workshop or keep the kids entertained with the bouncy castle.

It starts at 3pm and there’s fun for the kids with BMX shows, skateboard and BMX workshops, graffiti workshops and inflatable activities, kickboxing and karate demos as well as food stalls and a mini beer festival.

Tickets are £4 for adults and £2.50 for kids available from www.newvisionfitness.co.uk

CASTOR FESTIVAL The annual St Kyneburgha festival is back from Friday July 11 and Saturday July 12 for a fun filled weekend of live music, beautiful art and delicious food!

On Friday enjoy live music from soul band The Soft Tone Needles who’ll get you boogying to their unique stomping grooves! Also on the music front Saturday night showcases Identity Crisis with their electro and acoustic tunes as well as happy hour at the bar from 6pm until 7pm!

Have a lovely breakfast Saturday morning by the 63rd Peterborough Scout Group in the courtyard of the Village Hall followed by a church fete and family feast at 2pm. If that wasn’t enough you can delight in art by the Castor and Ailsworth Art Society at the The Cedar Centre all weekend!

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STAMFORD SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL The season of Shakespeare plays at Tolethorpe Hall kick off this month – you can watch undercover while the actors perform on an outdoor stage.

See the Taming of the Shrew with a 1950s Italian twist running from July 1- 5 and July 14-19 or from July 28 until August 2 and August 11-16 the shows switch to As You Like It, a comedy of disguise and identity.

Not a Shakespeare fan? Well although it isn’t written by the bard, this season go down the rabbit hole and through the looking glass with Lewis Carrol’s Alice in Wonderland on July 7-12 and July 21- 26.

Tickets are available online at www.stamfordshakespeare.co.uk or call 01780 756133.

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THE JOHN CLARE SOCIETY FESTIVAL Celebrate the life and work of renowned poet John Clare with this festival at his restored cottage in Helpston, near Peterborough. With poetry competitions at St Botolph’s Churchyard from 1.30pm and John Clare’s birthday music with Pete Shaw on Friday July 11, soak up your city’s cultural history for free! Saturday July 12 promises a coffee morning and display at Botolph’s barn about the poet’s legacy with stalls at the school named in his honour, John Clare Primary School. Enjoy lunch in the village hall at noon and a talk by the University of Nebraska’s Arthur Homer in St Botolph’s Church. The village of Helpston will be getting into the spirit of the festival with self guided village poetry trails, poems in cottage windows and Peterborough Artist’s Open Studios and Open Garden showcasing. Tea in the village hall at 3pm will be followed by a poetry reading at 4.30pm in St Botolph’s church where visitors are encouraged to bring their fave John Clare verses to read with a concert by Greenwood Quire at 6pm. The final day on Sunday July 13 is short and sweet with a service led by Revd Ron Ingamells at 11am and a dedication of the new headstone at Clare’s grave in the churchyard from noon.

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For more info visit johnclaresociety.blogspot.co.uk or www.clarecottage.org.

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Peterborough’s party of the year is back! For 37 years (yes really!) the Beer Festival has been entertaining us and this year looks set to be even better than the last!

Travelchoice month in August promises everything from cycle cinemas to ghost walks as part of a range of free events designed to promote sustainable travel in the city!

A free BMX show of stunts and demos kicks things off on Saturday August 2 in Cathedral Square whilst giving you all the info you need to travel sustainably around the city.

Visit Queensgate on public transport Tuesday August 19 and you can take part in a ‘Deal or no Deal’ competition choosing from a series of sealed boxes where you can win prizes.

Meanwhile over in Central Park on the same day there’s a free family fun event showcasing sustainable transport with a BBQ, assorted bike rides, pedal your own fresh organic smoothies and Rollapaluza cycle battles. As part of this event there’ll be a free Cycle Cinema on site giving families the chance to watch the popular film Frozen – all being shown through pedal-powering the screen.

The Cycle Cinema is back in Hampton on Monday August 25 when you can watch The Lego Movie and learn about sustainable travel around the city.

The cinema theme continues on Friday August 8 with a free Drive-In Car Share Cinema showing Grease at Peterborough Garden Park in Eye. Add to the ambiance by dressing as Pink Ladies or T-birds while munching on the popcorn.

On Friday August 15 there’s a free Travelchoice Ghost Walk starting at Peterborough Museum taking in the places which seem so innocent during the day!

Over at Ferry Meadows you can join in with the Parkrun on Saturday August 16. Parkrun has been taking place every Saturday for the past year, so if you haven’t tried it yet why not give it a go?

Continuing the cycle theme there’s a couple of Guided Cycle Rides taking place, one on Tuesday August 26 at Ferry Meadows with a light refreshments stop at the new Lakeside Café. The second is on Friday August 29 – get on your bike and join Sustrans at Bretton Gate and take a guided cycle ride out of the city to Willow Brook Farm for a lovely early evening BBQ. The big finale event is on Saturday August 30 with the Travelchoice Party in the Park at Ferry Meadows. This will feature local bands playing throughout the day on a pedal powered music stage! Head along to this free event and help keep the music ‘pumping’. There will also be a BBQ, assorted bikes, sports day, smoothie bikes to pedal your own fresh organic smoothies and a special fun fair.

For all the details visit www.travelchoice.org.uk

Head to the Embankment and choose from hundreds of beers, ales, wines and ciders alongside some speciality brews from across the UK as well as food from fish and chips to international dishes.

The five day festival is open all day and takes place Tuesday August 19 to Saturday August 23. It’s sure to be a hit night out with your mates!

Each year the festival has us rocking out and this year it’s jam packed with live bands. Their Open Mic night kicks off the celebrations and there are live bands each night including Rocket Dogs on Wednesday August 20, Burning Codes on Thursday August 21, Rotten Hill Gang Friday August 22 and the Motor City Vipers on Saturday August 23, plus many more all listed on our Gig Guide pages on www.espmag.co.uk.

ESP is excited to be there once again running the Quiz and our photographers will be there to catch you in the act of having a great time!

For up to date information on all aspects of the Festival including beer lists, prices, advance programmes and much more please visit www.beer-fest.org.uk. You can also follow the Festival on Twitter @BoroBeerFestand on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PeterboroughBeerFestival.

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At ESP we’re proud to support the amazing work by Sue Ryder and Thorpe Hall. The charity music day in Cathedral Square will help raise money towards Thorpe Hall's £6 million pound goal to build their new hospice. From 2pm presenters Paul Stainton, Jane Smith and Nick Carter will be broadcasting the epic event live on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire taking listeners at home through the day's live music with their star guest singing live!

Dance until 2am and raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust at the Green Meadows Festival! A fantastic £3,500 has been raised so far and it would be wonderful to see that number rise.

Enjoy fabulous food and drink as well as the wonderful Portuguese Festival taking place around the Big Day Out. Head along on Saturday July 19 to join in the fun or listen to the highlights on 96.0FM/95.7FM.

Here at ESP we know how much our readers love live bands and the Green Meadows Festival is the perfect place for you to see signed and unsigned talent. On the main Brewster’s Stage will be singersong writer Izzy Marie Hill and after wowing Glastonbury, reggae band By the Rivers will be entertaining crowds on Saturday July 5. The Bent Wood stage showcases The Bluetones’ Mark Morriss with his solo material and BBC The Voice’s John Quinn on Friday July 4. Superstar DJs Pimpsoul and Mooqee and Peterborough’s own record spinner Helena Julia will be performing sets at the Beats Boutique’s inflatable igloo open 7pm Friday July 4 until 2am Saturday July 5!

For more info on Thorpe Hall visit www.thorpehall.org and Sue Ryder on www.sueryder.org.

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CALLING ALL MODS TO THE SUNDAY HANGOVER! The Whole Point present a Mod themed day for all the family over at Charters on Town Bridge on Sunday August 24.

Get your scooters ready and your Parkas on for a great day of music and all things Mod. There’ll be Mod themed stalls, a hog roast, music from DJs, Rob Glover from The Buzz and Chris from Reggae Special, plus live music from The Claimed. It’s on from 12 noon til late.

There’s also a ‘back in the day’ fancy dress competition for kids and adults which is sure to have festival goers dressed up as eighties rockers and nineties ravers! For an adult’s weekend camping ticker it is £25, just for Saturday camping is £20 while just day tickets are £15 for adults. Tickets are available from The Ship Inn, Oundle or online at www.greenmeadowsfestival.org.

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Langtoft may be a little village but on Sunday July 13 they’re one of 150 places in the UK hosting 'Our Big Gig'! Why be muddy at a festival when you can go to Langtoft Pavillion Sports Field off Manor Close and catch a variety of musical acts like Peterborough's A Handful of Harmonies who are co-ordianting the event. Step into the spotlight of the open mic session with your instrument or backing track. Hear the talented sounds of the barbershop choir, ladies choir, ukulele orchestra plus many more. 'Our Big Gig' boasts music for all ears to enjoy. Have some hot and cold food or a little something from the BBQ and bar or shop around the craft stalls. The free event starts with a fabulous parade of Langtoft Primary School children wearing their home made 'mad hatter' hats and musical instruments from 1pm with the 'Big Gig' finishing at 6pm. For more info email contact@langtoftbiggig.co.uk or call Jackie Dodds on 07834 596174. Visit www.superact.org.uk/ourbiggig/ Sharna Ridge

THE BON JOVI EXPERIENCE Are you bonkers about Bon Jovi? Head to the Bourne Corn Exchange on Friday August 22 for The Bon Jovi Experience (BJE)! Feel as if you are actually at a Bon Jovi concert with lead singer Tony bearing a striking resemblance to the rocker Jon Bon Jovi! BJE's Ed, Lee, Steve and Rich are also lookalikes of original band members Richie Sambora, Tico Torres, Hugh McDonald and Dave Bryan which further creates the atmosphere of experiencing the real thing! The band are such top doppelgangers that the infamous lion haired rocker himself has said BJE are 'the best tribute I have ever seen'. The show rocks at 8pm August 22, tickets are £14 on the door and £12 advanced booking with under 16s priced at a bargain £5. To book call 07828 032241.

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BAILEY’S GOT TALENT @ QUEENSGATE One of this year’s Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) young finalists, Bailey McConnell is heading to Peterborough!

The rising star wowed the judges with his raw performance on the ITV talent show at the tender age of fourteen despite only learning to play his guitar in 2012. Now he is set to entertain local fans with a live performance at Queensgate to celebrate their new late night shopping event, Happy Hour, starting Friday July 4 from 3pm.

“We have a very exciting event planned with some amazing offers and entertainment which I hope people will come and enjoy!” said Sam Eastwood, Queensgate’s Centre Director.

Some stores will offer discounts and samples to lucky shopaholics between 7pm and 8pm on Thursdays and Fridays until Thursday July 31.

But that’s not all, if you love BGT and Bailey then you can enter an exclusive competition to attend the young singersongwriter’s meet and greet! Watch Bailey McConnell perform at Queensgate’s Happy Hour on July 4 at 6.30pm.

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OUTDOOR MOVIES @ BURGHLEY FILM FESTIVAL Escape through the silver screen again this summer at Burghley House's outdoor cinema! Back after last year's successful run and with a bigger screen at a staggering 40 feet, The Burghley Film Festival is five nights and four days of movie magic on the South Lawn of Burghley House.

On Wednesday July 30 fall in love with great romantic films like Breakfast at Tiffany's (PG) starring Audrey Hepburn and the new classic love story The Notebook.

Python Night kicks off a bit of silliness on Thursday July 31 with evening showings of The Holy Grail (12) and Life of Brian (15) at 8.15pm.

Get in on the action and espionage on Friday August 1 with Matt Damon in The Bourne Identity (12) and frequent collaborator Ben Affleck's Argo (15).

LAWRENCE OF ARABIA TALK AND SCREENING There’s an extra special screening at Peterborough Arts Cinema for film and history fans this month with a showing of Lawrence of Arabia with an accompanying talk.

Peterborough Film Society and Vivacity have joined forces to present ‘Lawrence, the Man, the Legend, the Film’ on Saturday July 19.

Nobody puts baby in the corner with retro revival night's Dirty Dancing (12) and revisit the film that kick-started Tom Cruise's couch jumping career, Top Gun (PG) on Saturday August 2.

The festival finishes with a look at 'Great' Britain with a celebration of British film by screening the poignant smash hit War Horse (PG).

Throughout the week bring the kids to daytime screenings of Pixar's Monsters University (U) and Despicable Me 2 (U) as well as Disney classics like The Little Mermaid (U) and The Incredibles (U). Fantasy films Stardust (PG) and Epic (U) are on hand to capture imaginations while Johnny English (PG) will be giving 007 a run for his money!

Tickets on the gate will be £12 for adults and £4 for children.

If you book before Tuesday July 29 tickets will be £10.

Daytime showings are 10.30am – 4.30pm and evening screenings begin at 5.30pm. One day or night ticket is for both films in the allotted time. For more info on tickets and screenings visit www.burghley.co.uk or call 01780 752451.

It’s an event to commemorate the centenary of the First World War and the film will be presented by Dr. Neil Faulkner FSA, co-director of the Great Arab Revolt Project, a Bristol University archaeological field project investigating the remains of Lawrence of Arabia's war in the deserts of southern Jordan.

Neil’s working on a book based on this project called ‘Lawrence of Arabia's

AN AFTERNOON WITH CRIME AUTHOR EVA DOLAN On Saturday July 12 meet the Long Way Home author Eva Dolan at Peterborough Central Library to discuss her debut novel set in Peterborough! Crime busting duo DI Zigic and DS Ferreira are investigating the murder of a migrant worker who’s made a lot of enemies. During their quest for justice, how can Zigic and Ferreira solve a crime in a community distrustful of the police? Find out more by booking at Peterborough Library or Waterstones. Alternatively you can call 01733 864280 to book tickets. Tickets are a bargain £3 (£2 concessions).

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LIBRARY’S MURDER MYSTERY EVENING Are your sleuthing skills on a par with those of Sherlock Holmes? Bring your own Watson and join Werrington Library's Murder Mystery Evening on Tuesday July 15!

From 7.30pm – 9pm try to unravel the mystery by talking to suspects and uncovering the crime! With light refreshments included and tickets priced at a bargain £3 per person, this is not to be missed. To book call 01733 864280 or book in person at any Peterborough Library.

TITANIC MURDER MYSTERY Ladies it’s time to break out the red lipstick while the fellas reach for their spats shoes and fedoras! The Nene Valley Players present A Night to Remember, a murder mystery spectacular at Nene Valley Railway set in 1922 all aboard a train, complete with a three course meal.

Set after the sinking of the Titanic, the survivors meet on your train to reconnect and catch up after the tragedy. However all is not as it seems as some characters have unsavoury pasts and bad intentions! What was happening in first class and why did the crew say nothing after seeing it all? Play a live action Cluedo and help solve the mystery that went down with the ship. Dressing up in your 1920s glad rags is recommended. On Saturday July 12 enjoy welcome cocktails at 6.30pm before the madness begins at 7pm where you can nibble on a three course meal while testing your sleuthing skills! Prices are £37.50 a head and can be booked online at www.nvr.org.uk.

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War’. It’s hard to believe it’s just over 50 years since the film was released and as the film’s star Peter O'Toole died last year the screening will have even greater significance. Neil's talk will focus on the complex relationship between the man, the legend and the film. The talk starts at 1.30pm, the film is shown at 2.30pm with a brief intermission and then there’ll be a Q&A session. Tickets are £5 adults, £4 concessions £3 for PFS members.

AN EVENING WITH AUTHOR JOHN BOYNE John Boyne, author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, kickstarts the Peterborough City Read on Wednesday July 2 with his latest novel Stay Where You Are and Then Leave. To coincide with the 100 year anniversary of World War I, this book will be Peterborough's 'City Read' this summer. Set during the First World War, the book follows Alfie Summerfield as he searches for his soldier father after he stops sending letters. Can one fateful day at the train station help Alfie find his dad? Tickets are £5 (£4 concessions). For tickets call Peterborough Central Library on 01733 864280 or book in person at any Peterborough Library or Waterstones, Peterborough.

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Peterborough Rugby Minis need more team members! Their 'come-and-try' rugby morning on Saturday July 12 is open for boys and girls born between September 1, 2002 and August 31, 2008! Under-6s can have fun learning how to play the sport while the Under-7s and 8s learn about the sport through non-contact tag rugby. Contact rugby is played by the Club's under-9s to under-12s. Players of all abilities and experience are welcome to enjoy the recruitment day from 10am – 12 noon. For more info or if you’re interested but can’t make the day, email spotter@prufc.com. Sharna Ridge

Get on your bike and head to Whittlesey this month for a fantastic bike weekend to either cycle yourself or to cheer on the elite in the second biggest cycling race behind the Tour De France!

The Circuit of the Fens is part of the UK national Elite Series and takes place on Sunday July 27, it’s preceded by a Sportive cycling event that’s open to anyone on Saturday July 26.

This Sportive ride on Saturday is perfect for all abilities to enjoy with the Grand Prix Sportive (132 miles), the Elite Sportive (133 km) the ‘Come and Try’ Sportive (37 miles) and a Family Ride (8 miles). It’s not a race but you do follow a course and you are timed. Starting and finishing on the Market Square in Whittlesey town centre, riders set off in small groups spread over different times, so if the Tour De France has got you fired up, make like Bradley Wiggins and get the kids out for some exercise!

The following day the weekend of cycling reaches a climax when the Circuit of the Fens sees some top riders competing from across the world, racing on a 130 mile circuit of the Fens. This hugely popular race will also be televised and is set to attract big crowds as leading world cyclists take to the roads through Fenland.

The event’s being celebrated in Whittlesey Market Square with Raleigh cycle displays, live music, stalls, food and activities. Once the cyclists set off at 12 noon the entertainment will kick off for spectators including an Ale Trail around 10 Whittlesey pubs.

The Circuit of the Fens race on Sunday will finish with six laps of the town, so the crowds can watch and cheer on the cyclists.

For more info visit www.circuitoffens.co.uk

DEEPINGS RAFT RACE NEEDS YOU! It's that time of year again, get ready for the Deepings Raft Race on Sunday August 3! With as many as 6000 people at the town's previous raft races, come rain or shine, the raft race looks set to be a great day out.

This year's theme is rock ’n’ roll so expect moves like Jagger's in a new pre-launch parade! Try international dishes and some home cooked classics for a bite to eat at the food stalls. Show off your team's muscles in the new TugO-War heat at the Rugby Club Beerfest and cheer the victors as a star guest presents the prizes.

However the race can’t happen without a team of up to 70 volunteers which is where you come in! The Raft Race especially needs volunteer marshalls for shifts that are no more than 2 hours to help assist people on the day.

You'll be given info, maps and guidelines to help you help others. Not only will you get to enjoy the day but there will also be free drinks vouchers provided for local venues! If you’d like to volunteer, call 0843 289 7064 or email info@deepingsraftrace.co.uk. Could your team row to victory on your raft? Would you like to reserve a stall or become a sponsor? Visit www.deepingsraftrace.co.uk Sharna Ridge

PETERBOROUGH ROWING REGATTA With the Commonwealth games gearing up this July after the success of the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, it’s safe to say that Britain’s gone a bit sport mad. So why not try something a little bit different this summer and catch Peterborough Rowing Club in action at their Summer Regatta?

Chill out with a pint or a refreshing fruit smoothie and cheer on Peterborough as they go head to head with teams from across the country! It’ll be all action at the rowing lake at Thorpe Meadows – Saturday August 9 promises bigger races at 1km while Sunday August 10 has rowers racing 500m from 8.45am until 6.30pm.

The regatta boasts a whopping 160 races a day between four rowers – double the standard two because Peterborough is only one of four rowing lakes in the country big enough. This means double the fierce competition and action for free! Catch the sporting stars of tomorrow today and show your support for Peterborough's athletes at Peterborough Rowing Club, Thorpe Meadows.

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Top 5 Tips To Make The Most Of Your Holiday 5) Unfortunately some reps would rather persuade you to go on an excursion that gets them more commission. For a completely honest opinion on trips that are best for you, ask the locals.

4) Drink plenty of water and add a little more salt to your food.

You’ll be sweating a lot and will need both to avoid feeling very ill and dehydrated.

3) ALWAYS apply lotion. Do not think that a cloudy day means not having to protect your skin. The sun’s rays still get through and even the cloudiest of days can leave you sunburnt.

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Booking your holiday? Mikey Clarke reveals what really goes on behind the scenes…

In my three years of working abroad, the most common question I’d be asked by holidaymakers is “What happens behind the scenes?” As it’s now that time of year when we all start to head off on our summer holidays, I thought I’d fill you in on a few things your representatives could be getting up to instead of being tucked up nicely in bed.

Being a former rep myself, I can see right through the overly smiley ‘family friendly’ image the hotel staff portray. Don’t get me wrong, during working hours most reps are professional but when the uniforms are off, it’s often a completely different story.

bar, around 100 drunken people actually went back to their jobs. It was soon made quite clear to the holidaymakers that staff training did not actually take place. In one hotel a professional family show was taking place where a friend of mine named Andy had the simple task of pressing play on a CD player from the DJ booth.

As he leant across to the sound system, he fell over and knocked his head quite badly.

Meanwhile, a Take That tribute band was standing awkwardly on stage with no music and the focus firmly on Andy lying on the floor – barely conscious. He was too drunk to press ONE button.

Around the same time, at a different hotel, and also under the influence of a considerable amount of booze, one family entertainer blurted out the ‘F’ word over the microphone during a game of Bingo – after dropping the bingo balls all over the stage. There’s nothing quite like a hundred children asking their parents “What does that word mean?” to spoil a family night out.

And elsewhere on the island, another Rep was running for his life from the guy whose wife he’d just tried to snog.

All this (and much more!) was all happening around the same time. Don’t quote me, but I believe the company I worked for received more complaints in that one night than they did throughout the whole summer season.

“...another Rep was running for his life from the guy whose wife he’d just tried to snog.”

Firstly I should confess what really happened when the company I worked for in Ibiza announced at all their hotels on the island – “There’ll be no representative present today between the hours of 10am and 4pm.” All the reps were supposedly on ‘training’. In reality this was a rare team bonding day taking place for all the staff. We were having a great time. We were treated to private entry into a top Ibiza nightclub with a free bar!

But things eventually turned bad.

After 4pm, many of the team members were unbelievably asked to return back to work. Yes, after six hours of taking full advantage of a free

One particularly embarrassing night abroad for me is the time I offered to fill in for a singer who’d called in sick at the last minute. I printed off the lyrics to one of his songs that I didn’t know too well and attached the paper to the back of the speaker I was standing next to. The plan was that whenever I needed to know what the next line of the song was, I’d take a sneaky look at the lyrics. It would seem that one bratty child had caught onto my plan. I was two lines into my song when the boy ran past the stage and snatched the piece of paper. I didn’t know

what to do. I perhaps should have stopped the music and been honest with the audience but instead, I continued singing… the most uniquely wrong version of ‘Uptown Girl’ ever. My made-up on the spot lyrics went something like, “Uptown Girl, she’s been purchasing a Halzelnut Whirl, as long as anyone with hot tin can, she’s been living like a proper batman.” The lyrics made no sense at all – leaving the backing singers standing silently bemused.

Although there are lots of laughs and larking about, there was the odd person who went too far and found themselves on a plane home. One holidaymaker decided to buy a video of his stay showing beach volleyball and silly drinking games. The rep putting it together thought it would be funny to give the guest footage of something else! Picture the scene... an eighteen year-old gets the family together to show them what a great time he had on holiday. He switches on the DVD player, presses play and suddenly the screen displays what can only be described as… err… hardcore blue material. I don’t think his Nan would have approved.

2) Tell your waiters you want to try something new, and see what they recommend.

1) Happy kids result in a happy holiday. Always be prepared for delays on trips or in restaurants. Having a couple of magazines or crayons in your bag for your children could save you a lot of unnecessary stress.

Top 5 Tips To Becoming A Holiday Rep 5) Be specific! You can apply for different roles such as entertainer, customer service, kids club, etc. If you say you’re happy to do anything, you will not get the job as it just looks like your applying for a free holiday.

4) Be yourself. I’ve seen people applying to be an entertainer and literally dance into the interview room. Don’t be stereotypical of the role you’re applying for.

3) Don’t think that just because the summer season’s started that it’s too late to be hired.

When people decide to leave the company, a replacement’s often needed at short notice. Also, summer’s the perfect time to apply for a winter season job.

2) You’re never too old! Not all reps are 18 – 21 as they show on all these TV shows.

In reality, people of all ages are working abroad.

1) Give it a chance. If you’re employed as a rep, the first six weeks are always the hardest. After all, you’re in a new home, a new job, a new country, etc. Most people don’t know till after the six weeks whether the job is really for them or not.

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Jacquard cushion, Matalan £8

Coastal Chic It’s time to set sail into summer and bring a touch of the beach into your home life.

One of the strong summer trends in homeware is nautical and marine themed – perfect for creating that holiday high even when you’re lounging in the house.

So let the outside in and create your own beach hut vibe with these great buys which will create a splash of summer style!

Beach huts doormat, John Lewis £15

Coastal deck chair sling, John Lewis £15

World is Your Oyster plaque, M&S £7.50 Bamboo large bird, Matalan £6

Sea bottle, NEXT £6

Porthole lantern (small), M&S £25

Life’s A Beach cushion, Tesco £10

Nautical Canvas, Wilko £20

Nautical clock navy and parchment, Wilko £8

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The life and times of an estate agent…

‘…Director Neil Holmes used to be a DJ in Ibiza!’

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state agents are about as well thought of as politicians, bankers and journalists in some circles… all thanks to a small minority who’ve tarnished their image.

We can see it now – that 80s image of a mobile phone wielding wise guy in a sharp suit you’d cross the road to avoid. Similar to the stereotypical image of the journalist camping out in your bins!

All you want to do is buy, sell or rent – does it have to be that hard?! This is where the guys at Woodcock Holmes step in as your local independent estate agent superheroes – thankfully not wearing their pants over their trousers!

Back in 2002 over a pint down the pub Adrian Woodcock and Neil Holmes knew they had to rescue the image of the estate agent and decided to use

their extensive experience to set up their own business and right some house selling wrongs!

“We looked long and hard at what we could do differently and what we felt was missing from the market. We quickly gained an image of a young, dynamic Estate Agent and we were determined to provide an unrivalled service.”

Since then the team have been on a mission to clean up the industry’s image – “More often than not, people's perception is that all Estate Agents are the same. We pride ourselves on being different. Firstly we’re independent – this means we have the flexibility to offer a marketing package to suit our client’s needs. We’re able to make decisions quickly without going through a chain of people or unnecessary red tape.

We use all the major portals including

Rightmove and Zoopla. We’re members of Move With Us, the largest group of independent Estate Agents in the UK. Membership is very sought after and we are consistently reviewed to ensure we meet their high expectations.

“There has been talk of licensing all Estate Agents which we’d whole heartedly support. This we believe would increase the credibility of our industry and make sure all Estate Agents work with the same ethics as Woodcock Holmes.”

Adrian Woodcock

So no capes and super powers – just passion and enthusiasm for doing a good job and dare we say it… ethics! Perhaps it’s safe to go back on to the streets folks and start looking for a new home.

Woodcock Holmes, 33 Broadway, Peterborough, PE1 1SQ. www.woodcockholmes.co.uk Sales: 01733 557365 enquiries@woodcockholmes.co.uk Lettings: 01733 209573 lettings@woodcockholmes.co.uk

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IN THE KNOW:

HELP TO BUY Help to Buy…. is a government scheme that means you could move home with a deposit as low as 5%. Whether you’re taking your first step onto the property ladder or moving up a rung, the Mortgage Guarantee Scheme and the Equity Loan Scheme are there to help.

These days many mortgages can seem out of reach. The Mortgage Guarantee Scheme makes it possible to purchase a pre-owned or new build property under £600,000 with a 5% deposit.

Both existing homeowners and first-time buyers are eligible, it must be your only property and it’s available across the UK from participating mortgage lenders.

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Marvel ignites a blockbuster July – the biggest month of the summer movie season – by throwing a curveball with this group of relatively unknown second tier comic-book characters hitting the big screen.

Cast: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista Director: James Gunn

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

This rag-tag band of space bandits, led by Chris Pratt’s (The Lego Movie) Peter ‘Star-Lord’ Quill – which includes deadly assassin Gamora (Star Trek’s Zoe Saldana), maniacal revenge-driven Drax the Destroyer (former WWE champ Batista), powerful tree-like humanoid Groot (voiced by Vin Diesel) and gun-totting racoon Rocket (voiced by Bradley Cooper) – expands Marvel’s cinematic universe into the outer reaches of the cosmos.

When enigmatic adventurer Quill finds himself the object of an unrelenting assault after stealing a mysterious orb coveted by the villainous Ronan the Accuser (Lee Pace) – who has ambitions that will threaten the entire

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universe – he teams up to make the Guardians of the Galaxy, who will do everything to defend the powerful artefact in their possession.

With hints at some cross-overs with Marvel’s Avengers universe – super-villain Thanos (who will now be voiced by Josh Brolin), glimpsed at the finale of Avengers Assemble, will make an appearance, as does Benicio Del Toro’s The Collector, seen at the end of Thor: The Dark World – this could be just the start of another superhero franchise, that may in time, even blend with the world of Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk and co . . .

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Melissa McCarthy continues her rise into one of Hollywood’s most bankable female stars – and her latest comedy jaunt should solidify that.

After the success of Bridesmaids, Identity Thief and The Heat, she stars as a luckless woman on an out-of-control downward spiral: she’s broke after being fired from her job at a greasy burger joint, which leaves her with no money to pay for her battered car, and to make things worse, has just found her husband cheating with the next door neighbour.

But hitting the road with her harddrinking grandma (Susan Sarandon) – who turns out to be her only source of cash – could be just the thing she needs to escape her troubles, and get her hapless life back on track.

TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION

THE DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES

Second trilogies usually struggle to match the first set – but this is all of a sudden tracking to potentially be the biggest film of the summer.

After the surprising success of the ‘Rise’ reboot of the franchise, Caesar (Andy Serkis) and his growing nation of genetically evolved apes are back – and threatening to be the planet’s most dominant species.

Mark Wahlberg replaces Shia LeBeouf as the male lead, starring as a mechanic who discovers a deactivated Optimus Prime (again voiced by Peter Cullen) – technology which is being sought by shady outside agencies – in Michael Bay’s fourth instalment, which is set four years after Dark of the Moon.

Bates Motel’s Nicola Peltz and Irish heartthrob Jack Reynor are the young stars, with Dinobots – including fanfavourite Grimlock – being introduced to the mix.

Fingers-crossed this is as good as the original, because the second and third film were an absolute mess Mr Bay.

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HERCULES This big-budget re-telling of the legendary Greek demigod is going to be a tough sell – but with Dwayne Johnson headlining it always has a chance.

Set ten years after the first film – where a devastating virus has wiped out a lot of the world’s population – a small band of human survivors try to make peace with the apes, but that proves to be short-lived, and both sides are brought to the brink of war.

He’s one of the most popular movie stars around at the moment, and his presence as the powerful lead character – alongside the veteran presence of John Hurt and Ian McShane – may just make this a hit. After surviving the infamous twelve labours, his life as a sword-for-hire is tested when the King of Thrace and his daughter seek his aid in defeating a tyrannical warlord.

Zero Dark Thirty’s Jason Clarke takes over male lead duties from James Franco – who is rumoured to appear in a posthumous cameo – with Gary Oldman and Brit star Toby Kebbell (who will soon play Dr Doom in the Fantastic Four reboot) co-starring, and Cloverfield director Matt Reeves helming.

The only problem is there’s already been one movie based on the character out earlier this year – the Kellan Lutz-starring flop Legend of Hercules – and it’s directed by the much-maligned X-Men: The Last Stand helmer Brett Ratner, so in blockbuster terms this is an unknown quantity.

SHOWCASE CINEMAS PETERBOROUGH BLOCKBUSTER TICKET GIVEAWAY!

COMPETITION To have a chance of winning a pair of tickets all you have to do is: Email or text the answer to the following question to the email address or number shown, along with your name, address and contact number.

Vin Diesel stars as the voice of tree-like humanoid Groot in Guardians of the Galaxy (out on July 31), but which other hero has he also starred as?

A) Superman, B) Blade or C) Riddick

With the biggest month in the movie calendar upon us, what better way to enjoy a blockbuster July than to see a film – and unwind with food and a beverage (and maybe a beer!) in the Showcase Lounge Bar at the Peterborough-based cinema.

And to celebrate the success of this addition to the multiplex – which has proved extremely popular during the recent half-term break – ESP has teamed up with Showcase Cinemas Peterborough to offer THREE lucky readers a pair of tickets to see the film of their choice!

The Lounge Bar serves up food in a cosmopolitan seating area, with the likes of pizza, burgers, prime rib, chicken wings and paninis on offer – along with a Kid’s Menu.

It’s the first time the cinema has also served alcoholic beverages, with everything from wine and beer (Budweiser on tap), to bottles of Corona and Kopparberg available – which can also be taken into screens in plastic cups – with leading coffee-brand Costa also on-site.

This combined with a blockbuster movie, allows the Boongate-based cinema to offer the complete movie-going experience.

Three lucky winners will be drawn from the correct answers and be contacted after the closing date of Tuesday July 29.

Usual competiiton rules apply, there is no cash alternative, winners will be notified.

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Summer Blockbuster Quiz Whilst ESP’s Gavin Miller takes a look ahead at this month’s biggest movies, Mikey Clarke takes a look back through the years with his Summer Blockbuster Quiz.

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(XONE/PS4/WIIU/X360/PS3/PC) Out now

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This is a bit like Ubisoft’s inaugural Assassin’s Creed game – a fantastic first effort which will undoubtedly grow the series into a flourishing franchise.

Offering a gripping open world experience – as you star as brilliant hacker Aiden Pearce in a technologically controlled city – this is a genuinely astonishing next-gen game at times, only hampered by tedious car chases and a few minor niggles.

But the hacking abilities and stealth options add great weight to a generally exceptional all-round experience – particularly when you factor in some great side quests – leading to a gleefully dark and meaty campaign.

With truly outstanding production values – this dog really has plenty of bite.

WOLFENSTEIN: THE NEW ORDER (PS4/XONE/PS3/X360/PC) Out now

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This very decent shooter based on the legendary franchise – which helped revolutionise the genre in the early nineties with Doom – makes re-writing history a lot of fun.

You star as an American war hero who wakes up after a 14year coma to find an alternative fictional world of the sixties – one in which the Nazis rule the globe with an iron fist after winning World War II. While the shooting mechanics don’t offer anything truly groundbreaking, the alternate historical story – which takes twelve hours plus with some exploration thrown in – compelling characters and high production values, makes this one of the better shooters to hit new consoles so far.

MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT (XONE/PS4/X360/PS3/PC) Out now

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This excitingly-premised original game sadly fails to deliver on its huge potential – despite showing flashes of ingenuity.

The central concept is fairly enticing – in gaming terms at least!

– solving your own murder from the afterlife after being brutally murdered by a masked killer in the infamous Massachusetts town of Salem.

But while this dark, detective thriller offers some nice supernatural twists – including interrogating ghosts of the slain citizens – it feels too scripted, with sometimes quite uninteresting lulls, to fully utilise its intriguing ideas.

Fortunately though, for these ideas alone, it’s well worth a look.

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LONE SURVIVOR (15) Mark Wahlberg headlines this ‘based on a true story’ action-drama, as a part of a Navy SEALs team’s ill-fated 2005 mission to neutralise a high-level Taliban operative in deepest Afghanistan.

He’s joined by some of Hollywood’s hottest young actors, Taylor Kitsch (John Carter), Emile Hirsch (The Girl Next Door) and Ben Foster (3:10 to Yuma) – along

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with Hulk star Eric Bana – as the unit are ambushed and left to fight for their lives alone with absolutely no outside support.

Despite generic storytelling and a touch of self-importance, this is a genuinely gutwrenching film that captures the intensity of combat under fire – and is a worthy slice of home entertainment.

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In the Star Wars films, which two actors played Obi Wan Kenobi? (worth 2 points) How fast did the DeLorean need to go to travel back in time in the movie Back to the Future?

What name did Tom Hanks give to his volleyball companion in the film Cast Away?

Who directed the film Gladiator?

Which 1997 film featured the villains Mr Freeze and Poison Ivy? Which famous film features children called Jane and Michael who live at 17 Cherry Tree Lane?

In what 1995 film did Sylvester Stallone play the title character, who was adapted from a comic book?

What 1984 film starred Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Sigourney Weaver?

Which 80s film had the tag-line `He is afraid. He is alone. He is three million light years from home.`?

What was the name of the follow up to the film Raiders of the Lost Ark? The film A.I. was completed by director Steven Spielberg, but which director started the project?

Bill Pullman played the US President in what 1996 film?

In 1999, what film became Tom Hanks’ first sequel?

In the Die Hard films what is the name of Bruce Willis’ character?

As of June 2014, what are the 3 highest grossing films of all time? (worth 3 points)

Tie-Breaker Question: How many minutes long is the total running time of the 1972 film The Godfather?

If you love movies make sure you keep an eye on www.espmag.co.uk for regular reviews of all the latest films at Showcase cinema by ESP’s Screen Scene reporter Gavin Miller and Mikey Clarke. Like us on facebook and follow us on Twitter for alerts on the latest reviews and much more.

Answers:

1) Sir Alec Guinness and Ewan McGregor. 2) 88mph. 3) Wilson. 4) Ridley Scott. 5) Batman and Robin.

6) Mary Poppins. 7) Judge Dredd. 8) Ghostbusters. 9) ET 10) Indiana Jones and The Temple Of Doom.

11) Stanley Kubrick. 12) Independence Day. 13) Toy Story 2. 14) John McClane. 15) Avatar, Titanic and Marvel's The Avengers. Tie-Breaker Answer: 178 minutes.

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metallic sides. I’m no mechanic but they’re really simple to work on they’re like Meccano, you just need basic skills… and help from a few friends!”

So does Trevor have a nickname for his wheels? “Only when it breaks down!” he laughs. As any classic Lambretta owner will no doubt appreciate they’re temperamental little beauties and Trevor has the scars to prove it!

Trevor’s regularly out an about on his Lambretta, attending rallies and getting out on the local scooter scene. So why does he love it so much?

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“I just think the sleek Italian styling of a scooter from the 60s made in Milan is just the business really, it ties in with the band I’m in, and the Ska scene I got into when I was 11 years-old, probably due to Quadrophenia being released at the same time. I was too young to ride one then but have always loved the scene.”

And would he ever part with her? “Only if I get another one – I really enjoyed the restoration process.”

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She was a wreck when he first took her on but just look at her now!

Trevor’s equally enthusiastic about the local scooter scene which seems to be thriving with the Peterborough Lambretta and Scooter Club, the Whittlesey Scooter Club and soon Trevor’s own club he’s getting together – the Flatlanders Scooter Club. As a Vespa rider myself I can totally see the appeal and it’s great to see such a buzz around the scene.

“I bought her back in March 2011. I’ve always been into the scene and have had a scooter before. It was a total wreck needing renovation so I was able to tailor make it to my design. It’s quite traditional but with a modern edge with

So what’s your Pride & Joy? Keep your contributions coming in and we could be featuring yours, as long as it’s got wheels! Email office@espmag.co.uk

Trevor’s spent hours and hours lovingly restoring her to her former glory, with a few modern twists and I can easily see why this 1964 Lambretta Li125 is now his Pride & Joy.

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With World Cup fever as hot as the players’ dressing room in Brazil you’ll no doubt be celebrating/drowning your sorrows (delete as appropriate) with a few bevies, but don’t forget if you downed a few the night before, you might still not be OK to hit the road the morning after!

The Safer Peterborough Partnership’s reminding drivers of the legal and personal consequences of drinking and driving during the summer months as it takes a lot longer than most people think for alcohol to pass through the body. On average it takes around one hour per unit of alcohol, though this can vary depending on a number of factors.

So there’s a real risk that even if you’re one of those good people who’d never dream of driving after drinking you might still unwittingly end up over the limit the next day

We’ve been asking you to get in touch and tell us about your Pride & Joy – a vehicle you love now or have owned and loved in the past.

This month Trevor Hart, well known as bass player with successful local soul band the Motor City Vipers has made my day with this sexy little beast.

DON’T GET A RED CARD ON THE ROADS THIS SUMMER

This includes people going about everyday activities such as driving to work, doing the school run, or popping to the shops or to see friends.

If you drive at twice the legal alcohol limit you are at least 30 times more likely to cause a road crash than a driver who hasn’t been drinking. Any amount of alcohol affects your ability to drive so don’t risk getting a red card on this one! www.think.direct.gov.uk/video-morningafter

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WWI VINTAGE SPORTS CARS LINE UP @ CATHEDRAL If you’re a fan of the classics there’ll be some real beauties well worth a look parked up outside our beautiful Cathedral on Monday August 4.

This display of First World War period vintage sports cars in the Cathedral Precincts and Cathedral Square, is a rare chance to see some of these amazing vehicles so drop by between 10am and 4pm.

It’s being held in association with the Vintage Sports Car Club Rally being held over at the Peterborough Showground on Saturday August 9 when the club celebrates its 80th anniversary.

There’ll be over 800 classic cars and amazing vehicles of the vintage variety on display – including an extensive array of pre-1960s vehicles.

There’ll also be a commemorative area dedicated to The Great War, marking 100 years since its outbreak, which will feature veteran and Edwardian cars, military vehicles and a few surprises.

A undercover large trade village will offer a wide range of products, memorabilia and services – ranging from books, photographs, paintings, tyres and car parts.

There’s a huge trade village for memorabilia buffs and keeping with the vintage theme, family fun includes sideshows, traditional funfair games and sweet stalls.

Admission’s £5 on the gate and under 16s go free!

For more details visit www.vscc.co.uk

BEAT THE SUMMER TRAFFIC @ WHEELS If you’re bored of getting stuck in traffic in your car why not beat the city jams (nobody mention Bourges Boulevard!) and take to two wheels? Scooters offer you a very economical alternative to the daily crawl to work.

Wheels Motorcycles can help you save time and money and have some great fun to boot! With prices starting from just £1195 and models available from Piaggio, Aprilia, Gilera, Honda and right up to the super stylish Vespa range so drop in and take a look if you fancy opting for two wheels instead of four. Road tax for a 125cc scooter is just £17 and fuel economy is always great. Need kit? No problem, they have a huge range of clothing (10% discount when buying a motorcycle or scooter). They take rider safety very seriously so all customers buying a new machine from them are given a free CBT test to help set you off with a confident and safe attitude to your riding.

CALLUM’S GOT SKILLS! A quick shout out to local student Callum Byrne who’s proved he IS the sharpest tool in the box!

He’s shown that he has got what it takes to be the best, as he qualifies for the National World Skills Competition in Mechanical Engineering.

Prospective mechanic, Callum is studying the Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair qualification at Peterborough Regional College, and recently competed against the top 25 students from across the nation in heats held at the Jaguar Land Rover Academy in Warwick. Out of the 26 students that competed, only six were selected to progress on to the National World Skills competition in Birmingham in November. Callum successfully made it into the top six, by qualifying first in the competition!

As part of the heats, Callum, who’s employed as an apprentice at Chapel Motor Repairs in Baston, had to complete six tasks that covered different areas of a vehicle ranging from inspecting a vehicle, to diagnosing and repairing its faults. Each task lasted up to 45 minutes and was marked for competence and skill.

If successful in the next round Callum will go on to compete in the prestigious World Skills final competition, representing the UK in Rio De Janeiro in Brazil!

ASTON MARTIN CAR RALLY HEADS TO BURGHLEY Aston’s have been a favourite of James Bond and if they’re also one of yours there’s a great chance to drool over these covetable motors in Stamford this month.

vehicles on display from vintage classics to impressive modern models, with visitors welcome to walk amongst the cars to marvel at these iconic motors.

British classic Aston Martin heads to Burghley House... and in numbers! On Sunday July 27 Burghley hosts the Aston Martin Car Rally with over 120

It’s on from 8am till around 4pm and there’ll be a charity raffle on the day…

I doubt a Vantage is the top prize though!

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ESP’s Charlotte Jolly has all the latest health and beauty news…

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HolIday HeroeS Worried about how to survive the holiday season without any hair faux pas or beauty blunders?

Worry not, as our much loved local hair and beauty experts have revealed their top holiday survival tips as well as their ‘can’t leave behind’ products.

Michael John’s top summer hair care product is Straighten Out

by BedHead TIGI which helps to protect up to 98% humidity and keeps hair straight for a whopping 48 hours! Perfect for hot summer days in this country but even better if you’re going abroad as no one wants to do a ‘Monica’ from Friends. The one bad thing about going on holiday is that if you have coloured hair, it fades very easily so Michael John’s can’t leave behind product would be a good colour shampoo and conditioner such as SP Colour Save.

Jannette at Ego Beauty advises to opt for trouble free lashes for your holiday by having an LVL lash lift. This treatment helps to lift the lashes so that they’re all visible before they’re tinted to add that extra wow factor. At £40 this treatment is well worth the pennies and will save you buying your normal waterproof mascara as there’s simply no need for it!

Melanie Richard’s Hair Boutique’s top tip for your tresses if you’re going away is to make sure you have a trim before you go and to use an intensive hydrating hair masque both before and after your holiday. Richard tells us that Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask is one of the best out there. What wouldn’t they leave behind? Definitely not their Wella Hair & Skin hydrator spray which helps keep sunbleached locks moisturised.

Girls take note!

Our local skin experts My Body Essentials top skincare advice is to be prepared for the sun by regularly using a body brush or loofah in the bath or shower to exfoliate the whole body 2-3 times a week. This might sound like a lot of effort but it will stimulate blood flow to give your skin a healthy glow as well as boosting collagen to give skin a smoother look, and you know what that means don’t you? Yes, less cellulite! Their ‘can’t leave behind’ product just has to be Image Prevention + Ultra Sheer Spray with SPF45 protection to protect skin from the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays.

So if you weren’t sure what hair and beauty products to take away with you this summer, now you do thanks to our lovely local experts. Just save enough room for them in your suitcase as they’re sure to save you from any holiday mishaps that can so easily happen to the best of us.

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I SCream, you SCream...

We all scream for ice cream or at least ice cream inspired cosmetics it seems with some of our fave beauty brands, Paul & Joe and Stila, bringing out delicious summer collections sweet enough to eat.

Get set to be ice cream cool all summer long with Paul & Joe’s irresistible new selections. There’s Melting Moment’s; creamy ice cream swirl cheek colours that have long lasting loveliness. With three fun flavours to choose from – Berry Berry Sundae, Orange Sorbet and Chocolate Mint Gelato, but be warned they’re limited edition so make sure you scoop them up now!

That’s not all though, there’s also Lipsmackin’ Lip Gloss. They’re smooth, creamy and bursting with full on flavour so good you won’t be able to resist licking your lips; Strawberry Syrup, Orange Pineapple and Caramel Ribbon.

Just apply and pout for that perfectly plump look. Paul & Joe’s Ice Cream Cool Collection is simply yummy!

Stila’s Ice Cream Collection is equally as cute. Kitted out with lollipops and pastel cones it’s hard to resist on every level. The blush/bronze duo in Strawberry Cream Popsicle is a real treat to behold. Half popping candy pink and half mid tone shimmering bronze that gives a gorgeous flush to cheeks.

There’s more…3 eyeshadow trios, also with a glamorous glacé theme! It’s like going to an ice cream parlour – just pick your favourite flavour. Will it be Rocky Road, Mocha Chip or Neopolitan?

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This product really is a skin saver! I take it with me on holiday every year and this year was no different. Not only can you use it daily to protect your skin from the elements and free radicals but it contains an SPF 40 so is great for protecting your face when soaking up some rays abroad and is perfect for even the most sensitive of skins. You can wear this alone (which is what I do when I go away) or use it as an invisible under makeup primer year round. After cleaning skin, simply apply to cheeks, forehead, nose, chin and blend!

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BEING with Karen Devine

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TIME TO GET YOUR BODY IN BALANCE Well it looks like summer has arrived at last as I write this and that means it’s time to enjoy the benefits of tasty fresh fruits and veggies! Naturally in the summer, seasonal foods have more water content to help us hydrate amongst other things. Nature has so much of our best health interest held in her hands – fibre, nutrients, minerals, vitamins, enzymes and life force. Summertime is probably the best time to enjoy high water content foods such as delicate lettuce leaves, cucumber, celery, strawberries, raspberries, rocket, tomatoes, watercress and more.

Generally we do gravitate towards these foods in the summer anyway, although for some that means a slice of cucumber underneath the BBQ burger or you might count your dollop of tomato ketchup as your veg, but really you need to work a little harder than that folks to get real benefits and to brim with vitality and glow.

A term you may have heard of is the acid and alkaline balance. This balance describes the Ph balance that the body needs to have and what we eat is the main contributor to this dynamic balance.

Many people feel so much better in the summer which may be due to being outdoors and getting more fresh air and exercise, but it may also be due to the increase in the ‘alkaline’ foods namely veggies and fruits in our diet, eating them in their raw form and generally consuming more of them (just a note, lemons may be acidic to taste but they promote alkalinity in the body where it’s meant to be).

In the main, apart from vegetables and fruits everything else is classed as acidic, however we do need some acidic foods for all round nutrition. That said, we eat too much of the acidic, mucous forming, heavy dense foods such as excess animal proteins and dairy, too much processed food, excess grains, sugar and the like. Add to that our toxic/chemical filled world with the increase in our stress levels all of which create an acidic environment – none of that is going to make us feel vibrant and well overall!

Our body’s remarkably resilient and will work very hard to keep this delicate balance as it should but we need to support it by putting in the best foods we can. Whilst you may feel that your small side salad is enough you could consider more ways of increasing alkaline fruits and vegetables into your diet by – • Juicing – I know this has been my no.1 advice for 14 years but today with the amount of chemicals and toxicity we’re exposed to we need to add in more concentrated nutrients particularly as the soil is now so much more depleted.

• Smoothies – if you prefer a smoothie then you can be more adventurous and get some greens in there too.

• More raw veg – if you’re not keen to sit down to a large salad then why not chomp on a few carrots sticks, celery or cucumber whilst cooking.

• Using veg as a base in place of some grains, i.e. cauliflower mash, cauliflower rice, courgette spaghetti and so on.

There is no end to what you can do to make vegetables look and taste truly amazing, Mother Nature has provided us with the tools of her trade, it’s up to us to use them.

There is nothing that replaces this power, even the best supplement in the world. It’s all about nature first, what we think we know about the power of plants to heal our body is far less than what we have yet to discover.

In ‘balance’ and in health.

Karen www.karendevine.co.uk Congratulations to Kyle and Gav, by the time you read this you will be the new Mr and Mrs Harrison, now to rush off and find a wedding outfit to wear, I have only three days to go!

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then the wage bill was £38 per week and admission charges were set at just a shilling (5p). Things have changed a wee bit since then but the ethos has always been the same – a group of players hoping to entertain the Peterborough people – and the club marked this occasion by winning its first major domestic trophy in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy (JPT).

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It gives me great pleasure to climb onboard HMS ESP as the regular columnist for the mighty Posh. Now I don’t want to turn this into Blind Date ‘what’s your name where do you come from’, but I will say I’ve been a fan of the club for many years and have had the good fortune of working at the club for the past seven, so a dream come true for muggings here.

This new ESP column will be your one stop shop for all things related to the Football Club, providing news, features, gossip as well as exclusive interviews and giveaways!

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coming 2014/15 season, as the disappointment from the last will only add to the Chairman’s determination to correct the wrong.

Over 18,000 Posh fans were London bound, destination Wembley to watch us beat Chesterfield 3-1 and lift the trophy for the first time in the club’s history, but not even this carrot was enough for the season to be deemed a success, such is the expectation of the fans, chairman and everyone connected with the club.

Defeat to Leyton Orient in the play-off semi-final spelt disaster and no piece of silverware on the side was going to paper over the cracks. The Posh are known throughout the game as the entertainers, gone are the days of being happy to stabilise within a league, with the partnership of MacAnthony and Ferguson there will always be expectation, the pair demand it equally as much as the fans. After the heartache of relegation from the Championship back in 2013, everyone now has the taste of playing at that level and I for one am looking forward to the

The excitement for the coming season doesn’t stop with the expectations. Thanks to the City Council, Peterborough United will be opening its doors to the brand new stand towards the back end of October. This 2,500 seater masterpiece will be a gem in the club’s crown and it’s the start of what I am sure will eventually be a fantastically modern football stadium in the city we call home.

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Thursday July 10 – The Kit Launch Event This event is free of charge but will be ticketed, to find out more please contact the FC on 01733 563947.

Tuesday July 22 – Wolves Posh take on Wolverhampton Wanderers at London Road in a pre-season friendly. Kickoff will be 7.45pm. Advance tickets are priced at £10 adults, £8 for over 60’s/18-21’s and £5 for under 18’s.

Saturday July 26 – Brighton Posh take on Brighton and welcome back former player Craig Mackail-Smith for this pre-season friendly. Kick-off will be 3pm. Advance tickets are priced at £10 adults, £8 for over 60’s/18-21’s and £5 for under £18’s.

For tickets please go to www.theposhtickets.com or telephone 0844 847 1934.

COMPETITION

It would be great to see as many of you as possible down at London Road this season and to help you on your way I’m going to give you the chance to win a family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) to the first league home match of the season. Simply answer this question: Who was the club’s first summer signing during this close season?

Send the name of the player, along with your full name, address and contact number to competitions@theposh.com and a winner will be randomly selected before July 18, (winners will be notified).

Peterborough gymnast Louis Smith MBE is getting back in the saddle this month… for the Commonwealth Games. Sharon McAllister catches up with our local Olympian… ouis has rarely been off our TV screens and out of national magazines since the Olympics and winning Strictly Come Dancing. I’m wondering how difficult it’s been to switch back to being a sportsman from becoming quite the showbiz celeb.

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press – but judging by the latest photos of him, he’s certainly achieved it!

“Haha I wouldn't go that far! The showbiz world is definitely different from the gym and I enjoy both. But I'm a sportsperson first and foremost and when I'm in the gym, my focus is purely on being the best gymnast I can be.”

After his double medal winning success at the 2012 Olympics and his increased profile afterwards, it wasn’t clear if he’d called it a day as far as the gym was concerned but since announcing he’d go for the Commonwealth Games and his subsequent qualification for the team Louis says his focus on sporting success is back 100%.

The showbiz scene has seen his profile raised considerably with our boy from Eye featuring in everything from modelling shoots and magazines to TV appearances and strutting the red carpet at premieres in one of his cool suits. All very different to long days sweating it out in the gym, so has he been enjoying this glamorous side of life or has he been longing to get back on the pommel horse?

“I think when you compete at the top of any sport, you want to do it for as long as your body lets you. I needed the break from the sport but I'm happy to be back and mixing with the best in the world.”

“Gymnastics is hard, period. So to get back to the shape I was has taken a huge amount of effort and there's still more to go.”

“I'm as determined as I've ever been. As always my focus is on going there and doing my routine clean. The rest is out of my hands but I know I'm going there with a routine as good as any other in the world.”

When asked who he sees as his biggest rival, Louis is full of praise for the homegrown talent nipping at his heels.

“I'm really happy to say the biggest rivalry will come from the guys in this country.

My teammate Max Whitlock and Dan

Louis and mum Elaine with his bronze medal from Bejing in 2008

“Well straight after I'm done in Glasgow it's on to filming the new BBC show, Tumble, which I'm really excited to be a judge on. It's amazing for the sport to have the platform on a prime-time Saturday night TV show and I literally can't wait to be involved and judge as opposed to be judged!”

Tumble will be hosted by The One Show’s Alex Jones, overseeing show-stopping performances based on gymnastic skills and performed by 10 celebrities. This new, live six-part television show kicks off soon with Louis joined by world-renowned

Proudly holding the Olympic Torch back in 2012

Of course a higher profile can also mean being in the limelight sometimes when you’d rather not be, but Louis seems to be keeping a handle on it.

“It definitely changes the shape of things in that your private life is no longer as private as you'd maybe want it to be,” he acknowledges. “But that's something you just have to adjust to. Other than that, I just carry on being me and try to not let anything affect that.”

You might think all this attention might turn his head from the gym but when asked if his love for the sport is still strong he doesn’t hesitate – “Yep and it always will be. It's been a part of my life since I was 4 years-old so that doesn't change.”

After taking a break from the gruelling training schedule he’d been a part of for so many years Louis admits he’s had to adopt a “very” rigorous training programme to get back into shape after pics of him looking less toned started to appear in the

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Signing his autobiography at Serpentine Green Keatings, who will be competing for Scotland, are both performing routines which are capable of pushing for gold.”

And what’s he looking forward to about it the most?

“Just being back amongst it. I thrive at top level competition and multisport events like the Commonwealths are such an amazing thing to be a part of.”

There’s been lots of speculation about whether this would be his last big competition but he’s also raised Rio 2016 as a possibility in recent interviews and seems to be keeping an open mind as to whether this is it… “I thought the London Olympics was! So we'll see,” says Louis.

“For now I'm just enjoying my gymnastics and we'll see where that takes me.”

Despite refocusing on his sporting ambitions, he’s still keeping his TV career alive and told me he has another exciting project due to air in the next few weeks which he’s clearly chuffed with.

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Louis at his Olympics homecoming parade in the city

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Downstairs in Edwards there’ll be a mix of house, RnB & garage whilst upstairs Flares plays host to the ultimate Peterborough party destination with the biggest and best cheese, party, indie sing along anthems all night. Take a trip down memory lane and remind yourself of some of your favourite old school tunes!

Check the Facebook page for some helpful reminders to get you in the mood for this night! www.facebook.com/ Throwbackparties

The headline act for Mixology’s August event could be described as a revolutionary of contemporary disco. A bold statement, some might say, but with more than 45 million plays of his remix for Lykke Li’s ‘I Follow Rivers’; a mixtape series that for the past 3 years has attracted in excess of 100k Soundcloud plays per month, which DJs across the industry eagerly await to listen and benchmark themselves against; and a remix that was part of Clean Bandit’s UK number 1 hit single, it’s pretty justified.

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On Friday August 1 Karma celebrates its 3rd Birthday! To celebrate 3 years of the biggest payday parties in Halo & Ghost they have a very special night planned. Full info will be released on facebook.com/karmaparties

The biggest student session every week sees a whole host of events lined up for summer!

Join the YoYo team at the College Arms, Edwards & Flares every Thursday night with a whole host of premium drinks at discounted prices, loads of themed events, some amazing giveaways and some very special celebrity guest appearances! Keep up to date with what’s going on and click the ‘LIKE’ button on the Facebook page and go ‘FOLLOW’ if you’re on Twitter, simply search – YoYoClubNights.

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BRAND NEW SATURDAYS @ HALO Something very special is happening to Halo Saturdays from the middle of July! They're not giving too much away yet but expect a fresh new look, brand new offers and entertainment to keep you partying right through until 5am every week. To get a VIP invite just text HALO VIP + FULL NAME to 87202.

GET CREAMED EVERY TUESDAY For a big Tuesday night out in Peterborough, Get Creamed brings you the craziest weekly themes with free rides in the club, giveaways and different entertainment week in week out. Entry is just £3 before 1am and includes any 3 free drinks.

This will be a unique and unforgettable night which they can’t wait to showcase at Red Room. See you there on Friday August 1 at Mixology for The Magician’s only UK date this summer!

Edwards & Flares sees the return of Throwback, this is a night packed full of your favourite forgotten about Anthems & Classics on Friday July 25.

Friday August 29 at The SolGarden Terrace, No Sugar! Presents... SoulHeat Records Terrace Party with U-Ness & JedSet (Pacha Recordings/Hed Kandi) & special guest Samson Lewis (Soulfuric/King Street) live PA from Wendy Jane Satchell + BBQ from 7pm till late. Free entry.

For guest list TEXT ‘Throwback + your full name’ to 07411 258999.

Formerly one half of Aeroplane, The Magician has released original productions and remixes on the likes of Kitsuné, Parlophone & Defected. He has worked with some of the industry’s most respected artists such as Chromeo, Sebastien Tellier and Yuksek.

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Peterborough’s longest running RnB night is returning to the Red Room on Friday July 11 with resident DJs Eddie Nash, AJ and Nick T. They’ll be playing the finest old skool and new skool urban music from 10pm till 4am.

Guest DJ Ronnie Herel formally of radio 1Xtra will be joining the Brownsuga crew. Jump on the guest list now by texting ‘BrownSuga + your full name’ to 07411 258999.

TUESGAYS AT NYNY Every Tuesday visit Peterborough's only LGBT & Student night out for a night of fantastic drinks deals, epic entertainment and amazing people! Doors open at 10pm. Pay £4 entry & get 4 FREE drinks!

MENAGE A TROIS WITH JAMES LOCK FROM T.O.W.I.E

Making his first appearance in Peterborough, Menage a Trois is proud to present James Lock from T.O.W.I.E on Friday July 4. He’ll be doing a live meet & greet + photo opportunity with everybody in Edwards on the evening and giving us all the latest info and gossip as to what’s happening in the hit TV show.

For Priority meet and greet VIP info text ‘Menage VIP + your Full Name’ to 07411 258999.

There are 3 rooms to play in (Edwards, Flares, Red Room) and 5 DJ's to entertain you!

Complimentary Champagne reception served by the Menage hostesses.

Grab a photo from their official photographer of you and your mates! Edwards plays the biggest and best commercial house/dance and RnB. Flares is where the party is at, the number 1 party destination for the ultimate sing along selection all night! Red Room you will find the latest in hip hop, RnB, bashment and old school garage!

Check the event on the Facebook page, Facebook.com/menagenights

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The 8 Out Of 10 Cats funnyman is back at The Cresset again to have audiences in stitches with his biting jokes. The former marketing executive for Shell is now the self-proclaimed 'hardest working man in comedy' which shows as he always makes time to come back to the city.

Ruthless with his punchlines, no one is safe from Jimmy Carr's wit so expect to be amazed, offended and chuckling at the Cresset on July 8 but if you can’t make this one, you’ll get another chance to see him on September 2. Tickets are £26 (£25 concessions) and are available from 01733 265705.

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Every summer we are lucky enough to get a sneak peek at upcoming Edingburgh Fringe Acts thanks to the Bottle Rocket Comedy Club in the Key Theatre Studio, and this year looks set to be roaringly funny.

On July 11 catch Mark Watson (who’s famously performed comedy shows lasting over 24 hours) as he reveals humorous anecdotes, improvises and explains his theories on human existence. Also on the line up is Pete Firman star of BBC's The Magicians with his unique blend of comedy and magic that is sure to leave you not believing your eyes or ears!

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Never Mind the Buzzcocks panelist and QI winner Sara Pascoe will delight the crowd at the Key Theatre Studio with her surreal comedy that covers anything from Nietsche to Celebrity Big Brother's Chantelle Houghton. Joining her is Dave Comedy Festival's Best Show winner Romesh Ranganathan fresh from supporting Ricky Gervais with his anecdotal wit riffing about social awkwardness and parenting.

Tickets are £8 (£6 concessions) available from the box office on 01733 207239.

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Memories of Ma yall Remembering a comedy genius The sudden death last month of Rik Mayall, one of the greatest comedy actors this country has ever produced prompted so many reminders of what made him so brilliant. Everyone reading will have their own favourite memory of something he said or did that still makes them laugh years later and that's because good comedy makes you laugh, but great comedy like the type he created stays with you forever.

The Dangerous Brothers, The Young Ones, Kevin Turvey Investigates, Filthy Rich & Catflap, Blackadder, Bottom, The New Statesman or Drop Dead Fred. It's impossible to imagine how the comedy world would be without these things in it.

The Young Ones in the 80's on BBC2 was the first glimpse people got outside of London clubs of alternative comedy and there being more to sitcoms than the conventional format delivered by shows like The Good Life or Last of the Summer Wine.

The puerile and over-the-top slapstick that he and Ade Edmonson created in Bottom is still a joy to behold every time it's re-shown on TV and there isn't a Christmas that passes without me wanting to get a bottle of 'Grrr' aftershave. Meanwhile the live tours they did together as Richie & Eddie are the stuff of legend. Hunt them out on DVD if you've never seen their anarchic genius and

Drop Dead Fred is one of the forgotten film gems of the 90's. A cult classic and a role only Mayall could play.

As well as leaving behind an incredible legacy of work for people to enjoy, there have also been countless comedians who’ve been inspired by him. For years while on the stand up circuit Greg Davies used to do a joke about how he looked like a fat Rik Mayall. It was a joke that came full circle last year when Davies wrote and starred in C4 sitcom Man Down and Mayall agreed to be Greg Davies 'Dad' with superb prank-playing one-upman-ship. Another memory that will endure from everything he was in is the way he said the word 'b*stard'. No one has ever made that particular word sound so funny as when it was spoken by Rik Mayall.

I also doubt there's ever been a scene-stealing cameo in any comedy show quite as funny as that of the erotically charged charmer 'Lord Flashheart' in a few episodes of Blackadder. I'd like to think that rather than float up to heaven, he crashed through the pearly gates, grabbed hold of a blonde angel yelled “Woof! - Let's do-oo-oo it” before a puff of smoke and an explosion expelled him downwards.

Goodbye Rik and thanks for all the memories, you utterly, utterly funny b*stard.

FUTURE COMEDY… The Cresset keeps lining up the big comedy names so get these dates down and book your tickets now… old school favourite Jim Davidson’s back on the circuit after winning Celebrity Big Brother and stops off here on October 12, TV’s Alan Davies appears on November 6 and Ross Noble brings his tour here on Novemebr 16. One of our favourites, Omid Djalili, film star and stand up, is already in the diary for January 29. Call 01733 265705 for tickets.

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Head to the Nag’s Head in Bourne on August 16 for their Bavarian Beerfest.

It’ll certainly be a high spirited and entertaining evening of foot stomping, thigh slapping and audience participation!

They’ll have a live German Oompah Band (as featured on BBC Radio & Channel 4) playing a range of traditional and non-traditional music.

You’ll receive a 1 litre stein of beer upon entry and there’ll be a Bavarian style buffet.

Tickets (which are limited), are on sale now at £15 on 01778 393644, or simply purchase tickets from the bar in the Nags Head!

The pub’s been shut for a while and has undergone a refurbishment and opened up again on Saturday June 21.

They tell us they have lots planned for the summer, and are also asking locals for their ideas and views so drop in and share your thoughts over a pint!

It’s great to see a local pub back in business so show them your support folks.

SUMMER SUNDAYS @ CHARTERS There’s nothing better than chilling with some tunes and a great pint of real ale on a sunny (hopefully) Sunday in a beer garden.

Charters has one of the best and has lined up some great music as part of the Summer Sundays season each weekend at 2.30pm.

Sunday July 6 it’s The High Rollers and guests, Sunday July 13 catch The Dizzy Miss Lizzy’s, it’s Blackout UK and guests on Sunday July 20 and get down to the beats of Latino Sound on Sunday July 27.

There’s more throughout August so watch this space or see our Gig Guide on www.espmag.co.uk

The Heron • Live music every Friday night - free entry • Sky Sports & BT Sport • Pool table & Darts • Huge enclosed garden • Function room with private entrance, bar and facilities • Free house - Range of local real ales discount for CAMRA members • Monday - Games night, Tuesday - Pool tournament & Wedesday - Quiz night

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The Dragon • Weekly Live Music (see Gig Guide) • Live Sports (showing all major premiership/championship games) • 6 Real Ale hand pumps • Darts – Poker – Pool – Crib • Happy hour Mon-Thurs 5-7pm • Free pool on Tuesdays • Real ales from £2.20 a pint • Available for corporate and daytime functions

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

SHAKEDOWN TO CASTOR FOR TOP BLUES ACTS! The latest in the Shakedown series of live blues jams takes place at the Castor village hall on Friday July 4. That’s American Independence Day and it’s rather appropriate therefore that promoter, Gerard Homan, brings Tennessee born blues singer Earl Thomas and his seven piece band The Royal Guard, to the area.

They visit Castor as one of only five dates in the UK this year, having toured Europe and the USA extensively in 2013.

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Earl’s parents and grandparents were musical and so he was raised with a wealth of music, blues, R&B, Gospel and soul.

However, he was also sent to University where he trained classical voice. The late Frank Zappa signed Thomas to his first recording contract. The resultant debut album was entitled ‘Blue Not Blues’ and was released in April 1991. Since then Earl’s live performances show what a versatile performer he’s developed into with songs ranging from raw blues to funky soul with The

Royal Guard. If you want to sample the live performance of the band then go to the web on www.youtube.com/watch?v=micXyj5h9PE. In its earlier days Shakedown Blues was held mainly at the Halcyon in Netherton and brought us great talents from America like Champion Jack Dupree and Lighting Slim as well as British talent such as Ronnie Scott, Alexis Korner, Marc Almond and Chicken Shack. Nowadays its home is in Castor, but the aim is still the same. That’s to bring the Blues talent of the world to the Peterborough area.

And long may it continue.

Earl Thomas and The Royal Guard are at Castor Village Hall on July 4 and whilst you can pay on the door, you can book your tickets on www.shakedownblues.co.uk

Peterborough-based four-piece rock band Arconna aren’t just back with a bang. They’re back with a brand new EP full of them – plus intricate percussion, infectiously complex rhythm guitar and vocals ranging from lulling harmonies to belting crescendos – all on the four-track Dispositions EP. Dispositions was recorded at Regal House Studios by Deaf Havana’s producer Lee Batuik.

It’s great to see them back and Luke from Arconna told ESP – “I can’t remember feeling as excited as when we heard the songs we’ve been crafting for the past few months come into life in the studio. Lee Batuik really understood what we were after in terms of sound and size. It’s been a long process, but so rewarding.

“Now we’re gig-ready and want to get out there as much as possible. We’ve got strong songs that people really need to hear.”

Arconna are no strangers to the progressive rock scene, having played with Biffy Clyro, My Code Name is Milo, Frank Turner’s Million Dead, Rueben, Oceansize and Queen Adreena to name a few. And upon unleashing their new sounds in spring, the band – comprising singersongwriter Luke Danks, guitarist Pete Unwin, drummer Chris Drewery, plus new bass player Greg Rawlinson – immediately had the first two releases from Dispositions chosen as tracks of the week on the BBC Introducing Show.

Live debuts of the new tracks have pricked up ears of fans new and old, with a loud and proud near sell-out headline slot at the Met Lounge at the end of May and a well-received softer unplugged performance at Attica’s Open Mic Night in June. The resurgence shows no signs of stopping – a roster of new songs will join the Dispositions tracks at The North Street Bar on August 1.

To keep up to date with gigs and releases, including how to order Dispositions and related merchandise, go to www.facebook.com/arconna

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WOOFSTOCK FESTIVAL IS HERE The sixth annual Woofstock Festival is taking place at The Angel Inn Yarwell on Saturday July 26 and Sunday July 27.

Woofstock is the brainchild of the Angel’s owners, Nick and Diane Lander who’ve raised massive funds for the charity, The Retired Greyhounds Trust. Nick and Diane have given a home to five retired racing greyhounds as pets themselves, so are obviously passionate about the cause.

Over the two days, local musicians and bands will be playing live in the pub’s beer garden, accompanied by a real ale and cider festival and BBQ. Although the complete list of bands awaits final confirmation, those already scheduled for the event include The Steradents, 101 Proof, Lexie Green, The Yarwell & Nassington Brass Band, The Helix, Lloyd Watson and The Rocket Dogs – plus open mic opportunities between 12.00 and 3pm each day. For more information please call Nick: 01780 782582.

Always great fun and for a really good cause. If previous years are anything to go by, it’s worth a visit on either day.

For more information log on to www.woofstock.co.uk

DON’T MISS OUT ON CHARITY CD Congratulations to all those involved with the live launch of the ‘Hearts in Harmony’ CD at North Street Bar back in May as covered previously here in ESP. As predicted, although it was a CD launch for the Peterborough based charity Little Miracles, 16 performers turned up and most did live performances on the night, which, I am reliably informed, ran very late!

The organisers told ESP that they have, from the sales so far, covered all the costs expended to produce the original production batch of CD's and everything involved in the launch with a small surplus to go to Little Miracles.

They’re now concentrating on selling the remaining CD's for which they are charging £5 including postage to any UK mainland postcode, and all the profits will go to Little Miracles.

If you want a copy of the CD ‘Hearts in Harmony’ before the limited stock runs out then contact David on 07526 320336.

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KING KOOL’S SCUZZ BOMBE ALBUM IS GREAT ROCK ‘N’ ROLL Anyone who’s seen Peterborough band King Kool in action will know that Dan Donovan (guitar) and Pas Struthers (drums) deliver hard driving rock ’n’ rollin’ at all their live performances and their albums never disappoint.

July sees the release of the fourth album by the duo. It’s got a great title ‘Scuzz Bombe’ and as usual it’s hard to stop the head moving to the power of the tracks. The single ‘Talk About’ has received popular acclaim, and I particularly like ‘Skin Teeth’ which, to me, is what rock ’n’ roll is all about, heavy riffs with changes in pace that make it irresistible to get the Air Guitar out!

The band recently played a launch gig at The Voodoo Lounge and another one in Belgium but keep an eye on the Gig Guide in the mag and online for all the latest on www.espmag.co.uk for their local appearances – they’re well worth checking out.

SUPERHOWL RELEASE NEW ALBUM A new album has recently been released by Superhowl who are a duo from Peterborough, and the album of the same name is the work of long time friends and musical collaborators Stuart Wallis and Barry Warburton. They formed the band in 2012 after working in other local groups, and the guys admit that they’re obsessed with buying musical gear and, “spend most of what is supposed to be our studio time gazing at equipment we don't know how to use and guitars we can’t really afford.”

Nevertheless they’ve managed to build up a substantial guitar and equipment collection

between them and this shows on some of the tracks, because for a duo the production sound on the album achieves a pounding heavy beat. They’re also supported on a number of tracks by the powerful backing vocals and talented songwriting of Fyzz Wallis, (who they’re also working with to record her own debut album, ‘Room’, which is expected to be available very soon.)

You can hear a compilation of the eleven tracks on the Superhowl album on Soundcloud.com. and you can download it on www.superhowl.com.

For more info about the band and the album go to www.kingkool.co.uk

FLASHBACK PHOTOGRAPH HIT THE PREMIER LEAGUE Congratulations also to Flashback Photograph, the acoustic duo from Peterborough, who are Gary Lee Ward (vocals, guitar, percussion) and Matt Worthington (bass, banjo, harmonica, percussion). They were recently invited to perform at the official Premier League sponsors’ end of season party at the Oxo Tower in London and it was for the top bods at the Premier League (including the man in the news, CEO Richard Scudamore) and to executives of the Premiers’ sponsors, including Barclays, Sky, BT and Nike.

Matt told ESP – “We had a fantastic time playing at the Premier League's end of season sponsors party; the Oxo Tower was a stunning venue and we loved playing against the backdrop of the River Thames, Big Ben and Blackfriars Bridge. Gary and I are both footy fans so in a way it was nice to entertain the people behind the Premier League, because we get so much entertainment from that ourselves throughout the season.”

You have a couple of opportunities to see for free, what the Premiership paid a lot of money for when Flashback Photograph play an acoustic 'live lounge' style set in Costa Coffee in Hampton on August 6 at 7.30pm.

The photo is a rare image of the duo prior to the gig during which there was a strict no photography rule. Ironic really when you consider the band’s name!

THE SUBWAYS HEAD FOR THE BORO!

The Subways are back! They’ve announced their first full UK and Irish tour for two years.

Tickets are sure to be in demand and particularly in this area because the band return to the scene of their first ever Peterborough show at The Met Lounge on Tuesday October 28. The band, renowned for their raucous live performances, are set for a 23 date tour of intimate venues to kick-start their return to the live stage.

The new one-off summer single ‘My Heart is Pumping to a Brand New Beat’ has just been released via the band’s own label YFE Records. The new single is written, produced

and mixed by the band’s singer Billy Lunn who told ESP – “I wrote this track after I recently resolved a difficulty in my life as I was surrounded by the pulsing beats of my favourite songs and a throng of complete strangers crashing around the dance floor.

Music has a wonderful power to heal wounds.”

There’ll be more information in ESP as the gig gets nearer but if you want to see The Subways later this year go to www.thesubways.net for all ticketing details.

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THU JUN 26 GROOVE CARTEL + SUPPORT Attica, Broadway OPEN MIC WITH DAVE B The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road PASPATOU Mama Liz's, Stamford SHADES OF GREEN The Golden Pheasant, Etton TIDAL DAVE/MATT GROCOTT + THE SHRIVES + SUPPORT The Solstice, Northminster

THE COLLABORATORS Maxey Village Fete, Maxey THE OVERDUBS The Ploughman, Werrington

THE ROCKET DOGS The Heron, Stanground THE ROCKET DOGS The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

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TIN PIGEONS + OPAQUE CIRCA 73 Ebeneezers, Woodston Mama Liz's, Stamford EMERALD The Cock Inn, Werrington

TRIBAL MISFITS The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road

GROOVE CARTEL The London Inn, Stamford

ZEB ROOTZ WSM Beer Festival, Wisbech St Mary

GRUMPY OLD MEN The Crown, Lincoln Road

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LIVE BANDS Party in the Park, Chatteris

FRI JUN 27

LOOSE ROCKET The Cherry Tree, Kettering

101 PROOF The Cock Inn, Werrington

NOBLE OX The Burghley Club, Burghley Square

BLUE HAZE Nelson's Head, St Ives CHRIS POWELL The Parkway Club, Maskew avenue LEON Charters, Town Bridge

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FACINATION The Blue Boar, Eye

ANAVAE + MIDNIGHT BIRDS + THE ULTRAVIOLET The Met Lounge, Bridge Street

FRONT COVER Tallington Caravan Park, Tallington

JOEL EVANS Fayre Spot, Bretton CJ HATT DUO The Heron, Stanground LATINO SOUND Abbey Hotel, Crowland FASTER MUTTLEY The Cock Inn, MAURICKY Werrington The Burghley Club, FRANKLY MY DEAR Burghley Square The Ostrich, MOTOR CITY North Street VIPERS + ZAK ZOOT JESSIES GHOST The Ploughman, North Street Bar, Werrington North Street PENNYLESS LEE MAJOR The Masons Arms, Solstice Pub, Bourne Peterborough ON THE CEILING The Dragon, Werrington

PSYCHO BOMBS The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

PENNYLESS The Ship Inn, Surfleet

RAMSHACKLE SERENADE + RYAN CASBON The Heron, Stanground

PORKY PIG The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road

SOUNDS FAMILIAR The Parkway Club, Maskew avenue

RESTLESS + THE KINGSHAKES + STORM EL CAMINO ACOSUTIC PARK ROYLE Mama Liz's, Stamford Rose & Crown, Manea SESSIONS WITH The Parkway Club, SWEET REVENGE REVOLVER DAVE & PHIL Maskew avenue MON JUN 30 The Cock Inn, Boston Bowl, Boston The Boat Inn, Werrington PENNYLESS Whittlesey SHADES OF GREEN THE FEDZ Deeping St Nicholas The Golden Pheasant, The Ploughman, THE GUARDS CHILDREN OF Etton The Dragon, RADIUS 45 Werrington THE REVOLUTION Werrington New England Club, O'Neill's, Broadway THE GUARDS Occupation Road TUE JUL 1 O'Neills, Peterborough THE RELICS FASTER MUTTLEY The Stage, RAMSHACKLE The Pear Tree, ACOUSTIC SESSION THE INFLUENCE Market Deeping SERENADE Stamford WITH RICHARD The Swiss Cottage, Palmerston Arms, THE SHRIVES + Millstone Inn, Barnack Woodston HOOKER Woodston HOLLOW BODIES The Cross Keys, STACEY & DAVE'S THE SOUND The Castlegate, ROCKET DOGS Oundle Road OPEN MIC INJECTORS Grantham The Swiss Cottage, The Dragon, Quinns Bar, Whittlesey LEON Woodston TUNNEL Werrington The Dragon, Old Coach House, SHAKE HANDS ERIC Werrington Market Deeping North Street Bar, SAT JUL 5 LOOSE ROCKET North Street THU JUL 3 WHITE SPIRIT ALBINO Boston Bowl, Boston SWITCHBLADE A NIGHT OF Charters, Town Bridge The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road NOISY NEIGHBOURS The Angel Inn, Yarwell BLUES BANDS ANTOINE FLEURIOT The Fayre Spot, Bretton North Street Bar THE 707 Courtyard Room, North The Angel Inn, Yarwell QUINNY & The Straw Bear, SUN JUL 6 Street BLACK MARIAS + THE DUKES Whittlesey North Street Bar, LES ALLITT ACOUSTIC SESSION ONE NATION + THE 707 + THE FINAL THREAT + North Street The Parkway Club, WITH AIN'T HOUNDOGS + DAMAGED Maskew avenue RETROLUX STEEL BAND + THE MISBEHAVIN Mama Liz's, Stamford The Swiss Cottage, OPEN MIC NIGHT DIZZY MISS LIZZYS Mama Liz's, Stamford Woodston The Brewery Tap, Regional College, Westgate Peterborough

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PENNYLESS + SUPPORT Mama Liz's, Stamford

RAMSHACKLE SERENADE Waterton Arms, Market Deeping

DAVE & ROB ACOUSTIC The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

THE HIGH ROLLERS + GUESTS Charters, Town Bridge

FASTER MUTTLEY The Cross Keys, Oundle Road

THE NUGGETS + JOHN QUINN The Ploughman, Werrington

HOOKER The Ploughman, Werrington

THE SOUND INJECTORS + SLEEVE OF WIZARD + WHERE'S JOE + MEG MCPARTLIN The Bell, Weston Hills, near Spalding

MON JUL 7 BLACK POT BLUES The Talbot, Oundle

Check gig guide, website or facebook for our music listings

LOOSE ROCKET The Court House, Thrapston MAN ALIVE The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road MOON AFTER SUNDOWN The Cock Inn, Werrington PENNYLESS The Millstone Inn, Stamford

PHOENIX The Parkway Club, Maskew avenue REVOLVER The Axe and Cleaver, Boston STORM Kings Cliffe Social Club, Kings Cliffe TUNNEL The Burghley Club, Burghley Square ZACK ZOOT North Street Bar, North Street

SUN JUL 13 AINSLEY (LINE DANCE) The Parkway Club, Maskew avenue

OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH JAMES EDMONDS The Bull, Newborough

LOOSE ROCKET The Mason's Arms, SLIDE TO OPEN Bourne The Heron, Stanground PENNYLESS THE INFLUENCE Smiths, Bourne The Burghley Club, Burghley Square THE DIZZY MISS LIZZYS THE MISTREATED Charters, Town Bridge The Dragon, Werrington

WED JUL 9

SAT JUL 12

THE RELICS The Rose and Crown, Oundle

TUE JUL 8

TUE JUL 15 ACOUSTIC SESSION BURLESQUE The Cock Inn, WITH AIN'T Werrington MISBEHAVIN The Railway, Ramsey CIRCA 73 The Ploughman, MAYBES The Rose and Crown, Werrington Oundle CODE RED The Three Horseshoes, Werrington

THU JUL 10

OPEN MIC WITH JAMES EDMONDS The Crown, Lincoln Road

ELECTRIC WARRIORS The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road

FRI JUL 11

GRUMPY OLD MEN The Ostrich, North Street

CAPTAIN OBVIOUS Solstice Pub, Peterborough

IRON FIST The Seven Wives, St Ives

CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

JELLO BAND The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

CJ HATT North Street Bar, North Street

MAIN STREET The Dragon, Werrington

OPEN MIC WITH PHIL B & PHIL Q The Boat Inn, Whittlesey

THU JUL 17 ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE North Street Bar, North Street

FRI JUL 18 BON ROGERS The Cock Inn, Werrington CUTTING LOOSE The Mason's Arms, Bourne GRUMPY OLD MEN The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road HOUNDOGS + RATTLE SHACK Attica, Broadway JIMMY & PEPP North Street Bar, North Street

LLOYD WATSON The Angel Inn, Yarwell

THE NUGGETS The Blue Boar, Peterborough

MONTERAY GHOST The Heron, Stanground THE SWERVES The Parkway Club, PENNYLESS Maskew avenue Deepings School, Market Deeping PROUD MARY + THE FLEETING MINDS + I AM THE DICE Mama Liz's, Stamford SKILLY & ZOOT O'Neill's, Broadway THE 707 Solstice Pub, Peterborough THE BOBCATS Braza Club, March THE GUARDS The Ploughman, Werrington THE MISTREATED The Swiss Cottage, Woodston TUNNEL The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road WHITE SPIRIT The Dragon, Werrington

SAT JUL 19 DR A'S RHYTHM & GROOVES The Plough Inn, Horbling EASIER SAID The Dragon, Werrington JUNK PUPPETS The Cock Inn, Werrington LET THERE B/DC The Bluebell, Dogsthorpe OUT OF ORDER The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road ROCKET 57 New England Club, Occupation Road STORM Georges, March THE 707 The Railway, Whittlesey

SUN JUL 20

THE GANGSTERS Solstice Pub, Peterborough

STUART BURR The Parkway Club, Maskew avenue

THE GUARDS The Ostrich, Peterborough

THE BREVE MUSIC BAND + THE ISLANDERS + SHANNON + HOLLY AND ABI Market Place, Whittlesey

THE HIGH ROLLERS North Street Bar, North Street

BLACKOUT UK + GUESTS Charters, Town Bridge

THE LAZOONS The Heron, Stanground

DR A'S RHYTHM & GROOVES The Lord Protector, Huntingdon

THE ONE EYED CATS The Brewery Tap, Westgate

JAZZ JAM The Brewery Tap, Westgate

TUNNEL The Fayre Spot, Bretton

PHILIP RANDLES The Parkway Club, Maskew avenue

SAT JUL 26 ARCONNA Mama Liz's, Stamford

CLOSED CIRCUIT The Cock Inn, ACOUSTIC SESSION Werrington WITH AIN'T MUSIC FESTIVAL MISBEHAVIN The Angel Inn, Yarwell The Railway, Ramsey PENNYLESS The Straw Bear, Whittlesey THU JUL 24

WED JUL 23

BEAR MAKES NINJA REVOLVER The Axe and Cleaver, + SUPPORT Boston Attica, Broadway IRON FIST Sutton Beer Festival, Sutton

SWEET REVENGE The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road

FRI JUL 25

THE 707 The Ploughman, Werrington

ACOUSTIC SESSION THE DELTAPHONICS WITH DAVE & PHIL North Street Bar, The Boat Inn, North Street Whittlesey THE MISTREATED CHILDREN OF Prince of Wales THE REVOLUTION Feathers, Castor The Dragon, Werrington TOP NOTCH The Parkway Club, HOOKER Maskew avenue The Cock Inn, Werrington TUNNEL The Ostrich, LEON North Street The Ploughman, Werrington REVOLVER The Swiss Cottage, Peterborough SLIDE TO OPEN The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road

SUN JUL 27 LATINO SOUND Charters, Town Bridge MUSIC FESTIVAL The Angel Inn, Yarwell

WED JUL 30 LEON HENDRIX Mama Liz's, Stamford

SAT AUG 2 FILTHY LUCRE The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road PORKY PIG The Dragon, Werrington

SUN AUG 3 OPEN MIC NIGHT The Brewery Tap, Westgate THE GANGSTERS Charters, Town Bridge

THU JUL 31 MARK GARDENER (RIDE) Mama Liz's, Stamford OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH DAVE B The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road

FRI AUG 1 ACOUSTIC JAM North Street Bar, North Street CIRCA 73 The Dragon, Werrington DRUM BLUEY The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road REVOLVER The Carps, Boston THE ENDEAVOUR The Met Lounge, Bridge Street

MON AUG 4 CHARTERS UNPLUGGED Charters, Town Bridge

WED AUG 6 FLASHBACK PHOTOGRAPH ACOUSTIC Costa Coffee, Serpentine Green

THU AUG 7 FOO FIGHTERS RECITAL North Street Bar Courtyard Room, North Street

ROCKET DOGS The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road THE RAINMEN North Street Bar, North Street

SAT AUG 9 AGI JAROCKA North Street Bar, North Street

THE FLEETING MINDS + OUR GLORIOUS DEMONIC HEIST North Street Bar Courtyard Room, North Street THUNDERHEAD The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road

SAT AUG 16

SUN AUG 24 LOOSE ROCKET The Masons Arms, Bourne ROUTE 66 Waggon & Horses, Langtoft THE CLAIMED Charters, Town Bridge

THU AUG 28

BE BOP A LULAS The Cock Inn, Werrington

BE BOP A LULAS The Heron, Stanground OPEN MIC NIGHT The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road LLOYD WATSON HEAVY ROCK NIGHT The Cherry Tree, The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road Oundle Road FRI AUG 29 THE RELICS PENNYLESS The Bluebell, CUTTIN LOOSE The Five Horseshoes, Dogsthorpe The Masons Arms, Barholm Bourne SHANE POOLE JIMMY DOHERTY SUN AUG 17 North Street Bar, Charters, Town Bridge North Street JAZZ JAM SHAKE HANDS ERIC The Brewery Tap, North Street Bar, Westgate North Street SUN AUG 10 THE CHRIS STONE PONY BE BOP A LULAS COOPER BAND The Swiss, Woodston Charters, Town Bridge The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road CHRIS HATT Charters, Town Bridge

FRI AUG 22

SAT AUG 30

CHRIS OGDEN & MARTIN JEWKES North Street Bar, North Street

LET THERE B/DC The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road

FRI AUG 8

REVOLVER The Masons Arms, Bourne

THE MOJO SLIDE North Street Bar, North Street

LOOSE ROCKET The Green Man, Stamford

ZEB ROOTZ The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road

SUN AUG 31

FRI AUG 15 REVOLVER Oscar's Wine Bar, Grantham

TALLAWAH Charters, Town Bridge

SAT AUG 23

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LOOSE ROCKET The Axe and Cleaver, Boston PENNYLESS The Masons Arms, Bourne SECOND CHANCE The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road TOM & PETE ACOUSTIC North Street Bar, North Street

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