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LOLLY BAGSTREE HER BANYAN PRIZES GETS A FRESH LOOK 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 Congrats to like to see us on what they’d gorgeous do first. Theredog was demand Lolly and owner for more space downstairs. Jemma Greenthe bar and So, we extended lounge areaStand have also created a new from Deeping James who space ontop the ground floor scooped the prize in ourwhich is perfect large groups booking their Prettiest Petfor Competition. Christmas parties. ESP Magazine and Brotherhood “It’s created a totally different atmosphere Shopping Park teamed up to find in the restaurant where there is a great Peterborough’s Prettiest Pet in ato vibe every night. We’re planning competition in DJ conjunction introducerun some events during the with National Month. ChristmasPet period that utilises this new space... so keep your ear to the ground!" Jemma and Lolly collected their Weofhighly recommend the food here fab pile prizes at the shopping is trulytaking authentic Indian.a Book now centrewhich recently, home on 01733 pet travel bag 342800. with goodies worth £150 from Stay Over Rover,OUTFIT a Dan Waters HAS CreativeIT photography session and portrait ALL UNDER ONE of Lolly, a hamper of goodies ROOF from The Company of Animals you’rea getting stressed trying to find the worthIf£30, voucher for the perfectrenowned party wear don’t forget that nationwide Natural Dorothy Burton anda Evans Instinct food Perkins, company and £20 have all relocated into Petz the Outfit store at voucher from Posh Serpentine Green! So now you can save Peterborough. your legs and find all your high street favourites under one roof. They also have Topshop, Topman, Warehouse and more. CONGRATULATIONS a great place to find a present for TO It’s BILL’S someone else too or make life really easy and buy an Outfit gift card! Check out the RESTAURANT! latest looks from Outfit in our special Bill’s Restaurant on Church feature on www.espmag.co.uk Street, Peterborough, are soon to reach their 6 month GETThePARTY anniversary. new quirky restaurant, with a laid feel READY @back MY and a tag that reads ‘open breakfast to bedtime’, has been a welcome treat for Peterborough and they’re now running their lunch and early supper set menu, with dishes like crunchy kale leaf salad, sirloin steak and warm chocolate brownie, now is as good a time as any to give them a try!

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LETTER B – CIDER PUB OF THE YEAR! ESP would like to say a massive congratulations to the Letter B in Whittlesey as not only is the pub the Peterborough & District Branch Cider Pub of the Year, it’s

just been awarded Cambridgeshire BODYCider Pub of the Year. Well done to Bruce and his ESSENTIALS team! This month My Body Essentials would like to be sure that your Christmas party #L8dress NIGHT fits you perfectly! Until Christmas they are practically giving away Lipo-Belt EXTRAVAGANZA treatments for just £15 per session, these AT QUEENSGATE sessions usually cost up to £65! The treatment’s safe andlook effective and gets Shopping addicts can results – you can lose forward to aimmediately very special event several centimetres in just one session at Queensgate Shopping Centre although you could sometimes require on Thursday July 2onand Fridayyou need. more depending the results July 3Now withthere a late is nonight excuse not to wear your extravaganza of exclusive favourite party dress! Give MBE a call on 01733sampling, 305102 or take a look at discounts, www.mybodyessentials.co.uk demonstrations and freebies. for more info. To highlight Queensgate’s ongoing late night shopping on CITY BOOK Thursday and Friday, the ‘#L8 @ MAKES GREAT Queensgate’ event will see dozens of everyone’s favourite GIFT shopsIfcreate a haven retailgift or you’re stuck for anof unusual therapy, beautythat’ll andcertainly indulgence. something have meaning for anyone brought up in Peterborough, Plus, Queensgate is searching we can highly recommend the book of for its photos, very own NewBeauty England, Queen by street to feature in theirChris fashionable photographer Porsz. Autumn/Winter Q Style If you missed last Christmas Magazine. Modelout spotters will then this popular photography bookand depicts be at the centre Thursday Peterborough in the seventies and Friday to pap glamorous eighties through some great candid shoppers then be posted shots.who’ll It’s a fantastic slice of social onlinehistory. for theIt’spublic to for vote available justfor £13.99 from their favourite. The winner Reba in Cathedral Square,will Shrives chemist in Westgate, Art in the Heart receive the ultimate makeover Shop, Visitors Information Centre and from the professional Waterstones in Bridge St. Also from hairdressers, makeup artists and Colemans in Cowgate, The Barn stylists at Queensgate ready forgarden centre Gunthorpe, the hospital friends a photoshoot to become the star shop, Ferry Meadows and via his website of thewww.chrisporsz.com beauty pages in the magazine.

Queensgate store and from 8pm of mouth-watering desserts onlineand on plenty Wednesday June 24. that are completely exclusive The Clearance will end on to the menu. Running Sunday Julyfrom 19 Sunday offeringDecember ‘More 1 – Sunday December 29, you of what you love for less.’ Socan make your booking by calling 01775 767696. what are you waiting for? Get happy and get shopping!

LATE NIGHT SHOPPING WOMEN-ONLY @ SPRINGFIELDS TRAINING It’s not always easy to fit Christmas SESSIONS FOR shopping into a busy schedule. Luckily, PERKINS GREAT Springfields Outlet Shopping in Spalding EASTERN have extended RUN their opening hours to help us out! Springfields now open on The Perkins Great EasternisRun weekdays until 9pm this month through has introduced free women-only until the week commencing Monday and mixed running training December 23. What’s more, the car sessions in 6pm. the parkfor willcommunities be free to use from Millfield, New England and Subway, The Kitchen and Frankie and Dogsthorpe of will remain open until Benny’s,areas however, Peterborough. 10pm.

The women-only sessions are OFF led by50% a female coach and set off at 10am from the Beehive SELECTED Centre in St Martin’s Street every PRODUCTS Wednesday. Mixed @is BEALES training available from 7pm until 8pm Thursdays. Don’ton forget to stop at Beales on Westgate on your shopping travels this Both sessions are open to Christmas. They’re offering 50% off runners of all lines, abilities andfrom gifts to home selected ranging beginners are welcome. There’sprezzies accessories. Get some cut-price no need to register and there’s before they run out! free parking at the centre.

The sessions are run by Run 4 BOLLYWOOD Fun Athletics Coaching TIGER’S who are accredited by the Perkins Great CHRISTMAS Eastern Run. For more info email or call: info@run4fun.co.uk DAY BUFFET 07793Yaxley 906746. restaurant Bollywood Tiger is bringing an Indian flavour to the menu this Christmas with a special Christmas PLOUGHMAN Queensgate is also giving away AMICI LAUNCH Day buffet. So if you fancy a change from a £500 shopping spree to one SUMMER the turkey and a rest from the cooking the CHRISTMAS lucky person who visits the #L8 buffetFEST is priced at £19.95 per adult, whilst BEER MENU @ Queensgate event. senior citizens and children can dine for a dateFor with the call 01733 246519. Spalding’s great Italian restaurant Amici Make £14.95. bookings, Ploughman in Werrington and tell us they’ve launched a delicious CRESSET PANTO special Christmas menu this December, put July 2 and July 5 in your COCK INN with five new starters, five main courses dairy for AUDITIONS the Ploughman Summer Beer Fest. You can look Get down to the Cresset in forward to over 55+ real ales and Peterborough on Sunday ciders, a German BBQ, live September 6 as the auditions music from The Replicas, for children 7 years and upwards Hooker, the Nuggets and takes place for this year’s finishing off on Sunday night forthcoming panto production of with Mighty Mouth Trev on the the Wizard of Oz. For more karaoke. Enjoy! details give them a call on 01733 265705.

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of their new home kit. On Sunday July 5, first team Posh players will take to the catwalk modeling their new home kit from 11am. There’ll be a signing session afterwards followed by a Q & A with Dave Robertson and Grant McCann and loads of Posh related activities around the centre throughout the day – plus of course the new kit will be on sale too! GAME will be running a FIFA competition, there’ll be a speed kick cage and the entertainment will close at 1pm with updates throughout the day on the club’s Twitter page @theposhdotcom and on the club’s website and YouTube channel.

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MUSIC WEDNESDAYS AT THE CATHEDRAL If you’re in town on Wednesday lunchtimes, why not take a little detour and head to the stunning Peterborough Cathedral for 45 minutes of harmonic music. Starting at 1pm from Wednesday July 15, you can enjoy an array of free performances by distinguished professional musicians. Some of the events will take place outdoors in the beautiful grounds of the cathedral and starting this alfresco musical journey on Wednesday July 22 will be a tribute to Peterboroughborn jazz club owner Peter Boizot and his contribution to the British jazz scene. All performances are free. More details can be found on the cathedral’s website at: www.peterboroughcathedral.org.uk or call 01733 355315.

PAMPER DAY FOR PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA AND THEIR CARERS From a mini-makeover to seated yoga, people with dementia and their carers can enjoy a wellbeing pamper day in Peterborough. Run by the Alzheimer’s Society, the day promises to be a relaxing one. Held at the Dementia Resource Centre in York Road, Peterborough, on Monday July 27 between 10am and 1pm, visitors will also be able to have their hair styled by the charity’s new resident hairdresser and relax with a chair massage. Entry’s free, and there will be free tea and cake available on the day too.

MBE EXPANDS My Body Essentials tell us they’ve welcomed new receptionist Natalie to the business team. This means you can now get a more personal response and have any queries dealt with faster rather than leaving a message. Good to see the business moving forward and don’t forget that while they offer a huge variety of skin treatments, fat reduction and hair removal there’s currently 20% off their bespoke acne treatment plans! Call 01733 305102.

FREE SUMMER CRECHE @ SERENITY LOVES The wonderful team at Serenity Loves, Oundle Road, Peterborough is now offering a free crèche throughout July and August for all clients with a hair and beauty appointment. So you can rest assured your little one can safely have some fun whilst you’re having a well deserved pamper!

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This month sees the launch film fanatics have been waiting for, The Burghley Film Festival, where viewers can enjoy their favourite films in the beautiful setting of Burghley House in Stamford. Running from Wednesday July 29 to Sunday August 2, the film festival returns this year with five days and nights of fabulous films alongside their Best of British BBQ. For more info visit www.burghley.co.uk/filmfestival

On Sunday July 5 don’t miss a special one off gig by The Davison Woods Band at the Cock Inn, Werrington featuring Les Woods and Mick Davison who’ll be joined by original members, guitarist Brian Gummer (who’s flying in from New Zealand) and top professional keyboard player Richard Young (now residing in Scotland). The line up is completed by Dave Colton on bass and David Sole on drums.

A public house has stood here in Glatton since early times. A tavern run by the aptly named Mrs Goodale was demolished at the beginning of the 18th century to make way for the present building, constructed for its ﬁrst landlord Peter Addison.

Now 200 years later! Mick and Katy oﬀer you a warm welcome, real ales, home cooked food and a spacious beer garden for all the family to enjoy. Open TImes: Monday – Thursday 11am-3pm / 5pm-11pm Friday – Saturday 11am-11pm

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THE GREAT LEGENDS OF JAZZ AND SWING Graham Dalby presents an intriguing tale on Friday July 10 at the Key Theatre, charting the amazing story of the rise of Jazz and Swing from Scott Joplin in 1900 to Frank Sinatra in 1965. Featuring classics from Ragtime to the Roaring 1920’s, Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Satchmo and of course, Sinatra – a treat for connoisseurs and beginners alike, and with reviews such as ‘Real singing. Real instruments. Real style’ by The Times, this is a show not to be missed. The Great Legends of Jazz and Swing starts at 7.30pm, prices start from £17.50 available on 01733 207239.

LET’S HANG ON FOR A GOOD TIME! This show is a must see for Frankie Vali and The Four Seasons fans! Performing live at the Cresset on Friday July 3, Let’s Hang On returns to take you on a musical journey through the history of one of the most successful bands of all time. Featuring hit songs including Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Bye Bye Baby, December 1963 (Oh What A Night!), Walk Like A Man, Sherry, Working My Way Back To You, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Grease and many more. Coined by Frankie Valli himself as ‘being dynamite’ and the BBC as an ‘authentic masterpiece’ Let’s Hang On will not disappoint. Tickets start from £22.50 and are available on 01733 265705.

LIVE SCREENING OF EVERYMAN The Key Theatre is showcasing BAFTA winner and Academy Award® nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor on Thursday July 16 with the live screening of Everyman, the story of a successful, popular man who’s ‘riding high’ until Death comes calling. He’s forced to abandon the life he’s built and embark on a last, frantic search to recruit a friend, anyone, to speak in his defence. But Death is close behind, and time is running out! Directed by the National Theatre’s new Director Rufus Norris, this classic tale asks the age old question of whether it is only at death that we can understand our lives. The screening starts at 2.45pm and tickets are £16 on 01733 207239.

DANCE DESTINATION UNKNOWN Performing at the Key Theatre on Saturday July 11, TGS present a new dance show to hit the stage. Performing back in 2014 with the stage show Street Life, this eclectic dance crew return with a feast of world treats and what is meant by that is that you will never know where the show, and by default yourselves, will be heading, making it a surprise a minute kind of show. Expect the unexpected! The show starts at 6pm, tickets are £15 on 01733 207239.

TRANSMISSION TO DANCE! Transmission is a dance extravaganza featuring a host of talented young people from across the city. The show is a celebration of music from television and radio, from classic broadcasts to current programming and is a 200 strong company specializing in street dance. The ESP team can’t wait for this one at the Cresset on Sunday July 12. Tickets start from £10 on 01733 265705.

CRACKED AT STAMFORD ARTS CENTRE This show looks set to tap into the selfie craze when a city’s quest is to capture the ultimate selfie! The city is getting into gear for the opening of the tallest building in the world and a local taxi driver is feeling the strain. But when a mobile phone falls from the sky and crashes on his windscreen, it’s not just Kev’s screen that is smashed into smithereens. Phone screens across the city, crack mysteriously in rapid succession and no amount of filters will cover the damage. Can Kev track down the owner of the mystery fallen phone before bad luck turns dangerous and it’s all too late? See it at the Stamford Arts Centre on Thursday July 9 and Friday July 10 at 7.30pm. For more info and tickets call 01780 763203.

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PETERBOROUGH ARTS CINEMA This month film buffs can enjoy Testament of Youth. Based on the classic First World War memoirs of Vera Brittain’s struggle to survive the horrors of war, which robbed her of everyone and everything she held dear, but was ultimately unable to break her extraordinary spirit. Put Thursday July 9 in your diary and head to the John Clare Theatre for 7.30pm.

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Serpentine Green Summer FaShion Show Need some fashion inspiration to look hot this summer? Head down to the Serpentine Green Summer Fashion Show on Saturday July 4… ESP Magazine and Peterborough Regional College have partnered with Serpentine Green Shopping Centre to showcase the latest looks.

THE ELECTRIC BLUES BAND ARE BACK! The Electric Blues Band will get together to say goodbye to July in the best possible way. Colin Hodgkinson has been gigging with the legendary 60's and 70's band Ten Years After and those of you fortunate enough to see three quarters of them at Steaming Blues will know what a band that is. Teaming up again for the gig will be Rex Gates and Jem Watson, two of the area's finest professionals. Those of you who were fortunate enough to be at the last gig at Christmas will be aware of how good it was and we expect a packed house again for this one. Rumblings of blues, sways of jazz, a spoonful of soul and mesmerising solos will be the menu for the evening and if you are around don't miss it. It starts at 8pm at the Burghley Club in Peterborough on Friday July 31 and is free!

Our models will be hitting the catwalk in the food court at 12 noon, 2pm and 4pm so there are plenty of opportunities to catch our run through the latest trends for girls and guys. You’ll see the best of what the shopping centre’s retailers Outfit, NEXT, River Island and New Look have in store to refresh your summer wardrobe. Centre manager David Wait says – "We're very excited to be showcasing what our fabulous range of retailers have to offer this summer as Serpentine Green has everything you need to achieve the perfect look or stock up for your holiday. "It's also a great opportunity for students from Peterborough Regional College to gain valuable experience staging a professional event along with ESP Magazine. It'll be a great show with music and lights and of course the ESP models in all the latest trends so I hope everyone will drop by and take a look!"

SUMMER FUN @ SACREWELL Summer’s here and it’s time to get out in the great outdoors and enjoy some fun on the farm.

During the day there’ll be fundraising for Peterborough based charity Kidney Research UK a collection and a raffle and the chance to win a £2.5k ring!

There’s loads lined up for all the family at Sacrewell with their special summer season kicking off on July 11 and running all the way through to September 6.

There’ll be lots of activities throughout the centre during the day including dance shows by street dance crew The Contenders and Peterborough Regional College dance students.

From vintage commercial vehicles to mini traction engines and summer games to milling demonstrations, the lamb national, duck races and feisty ferrets taking on an obstacle course the kids will love it!

Then Peterborough United fans should head to the shopping centre the next day, Sunday July 5, as the Posh players take to the catwalk to launch their new home kit from 11am. First team players will be modelling and there’ll be a signing session afterwards followed by a Q & A with Dave Robertson and Grant McCann and loads of Posh related activities around the centre throughout the day – plus of course the new kit will be on sale too!

On July 12, rev your engines for the vintage and commercial bus rally. Hop on a bus for free running from Peterborough city centre to Sacrewell throughout the day. Visit www.busrally.co.uk for a timetable. Sacrewell will be celebrating the power of water on July 18 and 19 when the 19th Sacrewell Steam hosted by the Peterborough Society of Model Engineers rolls in. The event coincides with the opening of Sacrewell’s 18th Century grade II* listed watermill after the completion of a £1.8m restoration project. Sacrewell Mill will be open to members only on July 18 and the general public on July 19. For more details visit www.sacrewell.org.uk

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FAMILY FUN AT THE SHOWGROUND THIS SUMMER! Following the successes of last year’s events, Peterborough Arena is yet again bringing the best of family entertainment to your doorstep this summer!

OUNDLE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL It’s that time of year again when the beautiful town of Oundle is transformed with a summer festival celebrating the good things in life such as music, theatre, cinema, food and the great outdoors! There’s something for everyone to enjoy at the eight day event running from July 10 - July 18.

Starting off with Just Dogs Live from July 10 - 12, with fun-filled activities for every member of the family, including the family pooch! Exciting displays, have a go opportunities, fun shows and much more.

There’s live outdoor family theatre to kick things off with The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, including amazing magic tricks and illusions in Barnwell Country Park and ends with The Party At The Wharf, a great night out with a picnic and friends enjoying a fantastic array of live bands and an incredible laser show for the grand finale.

Equifest then kicks off on August 12 - 16, five days filled with exciting equine displays, glamorous evening performances, and a shopping village. Something for all the family, and especially any pony mad boys or girls!

So if your thing is jazz, theatre, comedy, classical, tango, folk, rock or even Singa-long-a Sound Of Music, you won’t be left disappointed! The Oundle Food Festival has also collaborated with Oundle International Food Festival this year and for more info, head to our Food Glorious Food feature.

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GET YOUR RAFT READY FOR THE DEEPINGS RAFT RACE 2015! PADDINGTON BEAR™ IS HEADING TO QUEENSGATE The charming bear from darkest Peru has packed up his suitcase, buttoned up his duffle coat and made a fresh batch of marmalade sandwiches ready for a trip to Peterborough and in particular, Queensgate Shopping Centre. On Thursday July 30, Paddington Bear will be making personal appearances during story time sessions, led by a narrator, taking place in Central Square between 12pm and 4.30pm. Little ones are invited to join in and there will be the chance to take pictures. There is also a Paddington’s Treasure Hunt throughout the day starting by collecting a postcard from the information desk. The treasure hunt is open from 12pm - 4pm. All activities on the day are free of charge. Have fun and say hello to Paddington Bear for the ESP gang!

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Following on from the hugely successful 2014 Deepings Raft Race, the 2015 event looks set to be even bigger and better with special guest, winner of the People’s Strictly, Cassidy Little presenting the medals! Taking place on Sunday August 2, this year’s theme is cartoon characters and the main nominated charities are Dementia Support South Lincs and The Exotic Pet Refuge in Deeping St. James. Are you new to raft making? Don’t worry – the organisers can even test your raft prior to the event!

Cassidy Little will be presenting the medals at this years Deeping’s Raft Race

The Deepings Raft Race has really gained momentum during the last few years and the day is jam-packed with fun! There’ll be live music, a funfair, various stalls, classic cars and bikes, dance demonstrations, a bus bar, treasure hunt and competitions including prizes for the best fancy dress and selfie. There is also the opportunity to marshal for the day (two hour slots), play live with your band and have a trade stall so for more info and to register your raft visit www.deepingsraftrace.co.uk.

Perkins Great Eastern Run If you’re thinking about taking part in the 2015 Perkins Great Eastern Run on Sunday October 11 it’s time to get serious and step up the training. Easy done with free training evenings kicking off this month! You may recall ESP’s Darren Grigas recently completed the gruelling Marathon des Sables, the toughest footrace on earth,… while our reporter Mikey Clarke is, well let’s say a more ‘casual’ runner! They both know a thing or two about this half marathon though so whatever level you are, here are their training tips…

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As I write this I’m just days away from attempting a 69 mile run along Hadrian’s Wall (and hopefully completing it) so you’d think a half marathon should be a doddle right? Well kind of… The thing is, if you’re racing then you’re giving it everything you’ve got so it’s going to hurt whether it’s 5k or 100k but you alter your pace to suit the distance. Since I last ran the Perkins Great Eastern half marathon a couple of years back I’ve been running much longer courses such as 85 miles cross-country, 150-ish miles across the Sahara and a 40 mile obstacle race so a slower pace was needed in order to not burn out. For me this is a shorter race and I need to pick up my pace accordingly so I’m heading to the free training sessions at the Embankment’s Athletics Track to get some help. It’s put together with experienced runners and coaches who I’m keen to learn from as this year I have a special goal.

experience. I’m more than happy to learn from others to improve where I need to. For anyone wanting to improve their running I’d recommend getting down there for the added motivation and guidance that could make a huge difference to your training. The most common thing I hear from people talking about training is that they just don’t have time, yet we’re all guilty of spending hours looking at our phones or TVs. So don’t try to ‘find’ time, ‘make’ time, get that first foot out of the door and then make consistent forward progress week on week. No matter what level you’re at the toughest race you’ll run is the one you’re training for right now! So get to the track and get yourself some free coaching and make this your best run yet.

The last time my Dad raced the Great Eastern was in the 80’s, he was a smoker on about 20-a-day (smoking was cool back then) and I was a kid doing the fun run. He even had a fag on the start line as the start gun went off, he flicked it to the floor then went and ran a 1hr 36 halfmarathon, 3 minutes faster than my best time, and he likes to remind me of it too! So I’m hoping this could finally be my year to beat the old dude. This is where my training needs to change a little to suit the distance. I know I’ve got the stamina but I need to improve my speed again. The coaches at the free sessions will be a big help for people of all levels; either just starting out fresh from the couch or like me with a few bags of

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Have you ever loved the thought of running a half marathon, but love eating kebabs more? I’m here to tell you that you can literally – OK, not literally – have your cake and eat it too. When training for the last Perkins Great Eastern Run I participated in, I promised myself that I’d give up junk food and go out running every night. I never made those changes, BUT I did complete the run nonetheless. You can too! “Hang on Clarkey, are you encouraging we eat fatty foods and that it won’t affect our fitness?” you may be asking. Not at all. Obviously, the better you eat and the more you run, the better the results you’ll see. I’m simply saying that it is possible for the average Joe to complete this 13+ mile challenge. When training for the run, although I still found myself a regular in the McDonalds queue, I didn’t go quite as often. I made small changes here and there. The best thing I did – which I highly recommend you do too – was to take part in the FREE training sessions put together by the city council. Before attending the first session, I feared I’d be surrounded by running professionals. I was pleasantly surprised to see that there were a variety of fitness levels. There were those that looked like they’ve been running all their lives – and probably ran the distance of a marathon just to get to the training. But, there were just as many amateurs too – much like me. And personality wise, there wasn’t a division at all. Everyone was friendly, outgoing and shared the same goal of wanting to be better runners. The best thing about the training session was that the trainers split us into different groups if we wished. This way we could run at whatever speed and distance that we were happy with. So, get yourself signed up to the Perkins Great Eastern Run. If I can do it, anyone can. But most importantly, get yourself to those free training sessions. You won’t regret it.

PGER TRAINING SESSIONS!

Peterborough Embankment Athletics Track – July 1, July 15 and July 29 and then every other Wednesday until a week before the race from 7pm. Free parking at the Regional Fitness and Swimming Centre car park. To enter the PGER and for more info visit www.perkinsgreateasternrun.co.uk

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NEW SIGNING FOR OUR POSH PAGE

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This drink seems to have suddenly appeared out of nowhere and every girl I know is obsessed with it. Here's what it seems to go with: Argo, Facebook, acrylic nails, hair extensions, mile-long lashes, stress, Aldi, Fridays, gossip, affairs, hotels and see through stripper heels.

ROY JONES JR COMING SEPTEMBER

ESP has dipped its toe into the transfer market and signed a safe pair of hands to steer our Posh page into the 2015/16 campaign. I first swapped runny-nosed school leaver Phil ‘Tango and Fruit Pastilles’ Adlam from the clutches of the Evening Telegraph in the late 1990s and signed him to the Posh press office. We worked together for a couple of years before Phil inherited my captain’s armband and with it went on a handful of loan spells to ESP. He made sporadic first team appearances from the bench and scored several own goals. But finally at the twilight of his ‘career’ we’ve managed to bag him as a free signing and Phil will make a monthly appearance in this Premiership publication whilst continuing to turn out for the Posh press office on a weekly basis in League One. Our partnership was reunited about six years ago when Lite FM was desperate for a formidable pairing to reignite their evening kick-off performances. But despite almost a full season of boosting the radio station’s listener figures, we were unable to successfully negotiate new contracts. Welcome aboard Phil. Let’s do a can of Tango soon.

REGRETTI SPAGHETTI THE NEW NAME IN ITALIAN CUISINE? Finally, could this be the authentic taste of Italian food I’ve been searching for locally for so long? Get a sneak preview about five minutes into this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5lDOaxKENo

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LINDSAY GETS THE BIKE BUG! It’s always nice to get mail and even better when it’s from someone who’s just discovered the sense of freedom and excitement motorcycling gives you. Lindsay Smithdale is enjoying riding pillion on her husband’s lovely Triumph America and I bet it’s not too long before she’ll be putting in for her bike test… She wrote: ‘My husband, Richard, read your Harley review in last month’s ESP and he didn’t realise how much you’re into bikes. He bought a Triumph last year and I went to the recent MCN motorcycle show at Peterborough Arena to buy a helmet and jacket, so that we can go on rides together. I’m getting used to it but still find it a bit scary when it’s really windy. I can’t believe I’m becoming a biker chick! I never thought I’d get on the back of a motorcycle and even my husband is surprised!’

The boxing greats just keep coming to Peterborough thanks to promoter Kevin Sanders and next up is an evening with Roy Jones Junior on September 24 at The Solstice. Jones held world titles at middleweight, super middleweight, light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions. He made history by being the only boxer to start his career as a light middleweight and go on to win the heavyweight title. In the 1990s Jones was named Fighter of the Decade by the Boxing Writers Association of America. The evening will consist of a pre-event photo opportunity, three-course meal, boxing memorabilia auction and a question and answer session with the former champion. For tickets call Kevin on: 07872 601467.

>> Wayne – are you doing my windows? >> ‘Lettuce’ – happy 40th. You’re as old as you weigh… >> ‘3some’ – are we still doing Riva? >> John – don’t forget the Botolph Green pizza party! >> Mikey and Rach – Bingo again please >> Emma – up for another Harley shoot this summer?

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NETHERTON HAWKS IN EUROPE?

The event’s been staged with the aim of raising enough money for the under 12 team to enjoy an invaluable football development experience by playing matches in Holland, Germany and Belgium. I remember when I was at Posh I travelled to Florence with our under 10 team where they took part in a tournament against Europe’s elite and the experience our young players gained was priceless.

At the event there’s ample car parking, a fully licensed bar, barbecue, stalls, a car boot sale and lots of other family activities ranging from bubble football and bungee trampolines to face painting and a bouncy castle. Displays include Phoenix Gym Academy, Immortal Martial Arts team, DanzFusion dance crew and a record attempt at Zumba 250. Live music will be in the form of The Brays, Flashback Photograph, Velocity, The Tin Pigeons, Will Silver, Ben Callanan, CeCe, Sharna & Hannah and Meg McPartlin. For more info visit www.nethertonfestforall.co.uk or email info@nethertonfestforall.co.uk

Not only did they compete against the best teams in Europe that included Juventus, Inter Milan and Real Madrid, but the occasion also opened their eyes to a different culture on and off the field. Every second spent there was an educational journey for ten year-olds let alone would-be professional footballers. If a trip to Europe inspires a Netherton under 12 player to rise through the ranks and one day represent

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The Netherton Hawks under 12 football team hope to be competing in Europe next season thanks to a new free entry music festival and family fun day that’s being organised by the club.

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Our local hero is back and sounding good! Sharon McAllister catches up with Aston Merrygold as he prepares to Get Stupid… Since JLS broke many a pop fan’s heart when they decided to call it a day and go their separate ways, Peterborough’s quarter of that hugely successful X Factor boy band has been holed up in a studio in America. Now Aston Merrygold is back with a big new solo tune, Get Stupid, a big quiff and a big broad smile on his face. Not only that – he tells me he wants to perform in Peterborough!

“I think what’s going to be most amazing for me is hopefully when a tour comes together I’m going to be able to headline a tour with my name in lights, and in Peterborough you know. I remember when The Broadway was up and running and I watched Lemar there years ago, and when you’re going to know 90% of the crowd turning up to that gig it’s going to be amazing! “Somewhere along the line I think it’s destined to happen. I’ve done many events there and it’s never quite been Aston Merrygold on the front door but I think it’s destined to happen personally, and when it does it’s probably going to be much longer than most other shows around the world!” Great news for his hometown faithful if and when that comes off but firstly there’s a certain other gig in his sites this summer as he launches himself back into the music scene with his super-catchy, James Brown tinged, debut solo single Get Stupid. “I think V Festival is going to be amazing,” Aston tells me. “We never actually got to play that with JLS and now I’m going to be playing it for the first time on my own.” Having been part of the hugely successful JLS for so long Aston admits it’s nerve wracking heading out on his own and finding a new path. He’s been off the radar for nearly a couple of years spending

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much of his time since the band split, writing and recording in America – now he’s definitely got his groove on and is stepping back into the spotlight. “It was hard. When you’re doing something every day of your life, seven days a week with four people you all end up in that same mind set, you all think the same and act the same and that’s why it worked so well for us. A group mentality is amazing and that’s what I suppose every group has to aim for and tries to accomplish, but when you’re trying to find yourself and trying to become a solo artist and put your all into something, it needs to be all of you. All eyes are on you and everything has to come from you, if it’s to be believable. It was difficult but it was fun as well though, I got to redefine myself within myself.” So did he have to ‘de-JLS’ himself to find his own sound and decide what direction to head in as a solo artist? “It was not so much ‘de-JLS’ myself – I was part of JLS and part of that is always going to be within my music because that was me and I put my 25% into what JLS was. For me now it’s being able to hold the stage and a song by myself and hold a crowd and an audience by myself. It’s obviously a weird one because of what I was used to but for now it’s a new chapter and a new journey which is exciting.” Aston has been hard at work on his debut album Show Stopper set for release in October, but admits he needed to stay focussed when he was coming to terms with the end of JLS. “I’ve spent a lot of time with my family and friends and trying to, not get back to normality as such, but just stay level headed because it would be easy to get depressed

and get in a dark space if you’re in that kind of predicament with such a dramatic change in lifestyle, but it’s been great and everyone’s been so supportive around me and I’m just ready for the next chapter. “Of course I’m nervous, any performer anywhere in whatever situation you’re in is always going to be nervous. When releasing something that’s so personal to you, whatever genre you’re in whether it be music, sport, any line of entertainment or business world you always want to be the best in your field, you always want to be successful but this is mine now and people are hearing what I’ve been working on.” Aston was part of a bunch of young guns from the city like Louis Smith who all hang out and have remained close friends. It’s something he says is still really important to him no matter where his career takes him. “Yes literally saw them all over the weekend, they came down and we had a little night out and a day of football and just chilled. “No matter what we’re all doing we’re always going to be supportive – some people are in the spotlight, some people aren’t, we’re all just going to try and be successful and make our family’s proud and that’s our main goal.” And he remains fiercely loyal to Peterborough – “Yes of course, it’s my hometown, that’s where I’m from, that’s what made me who I am today and people I still love dearly are still there. I live in London now but I’m from Peterborough – you have to give props to where you’re from!” Aston’s debut solo single Get Stupid is released on July 17, check out the great video on YouTube, his debut solo album Show Stopper will be released in October.

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Thorpe Hall

So here it is folks – the fabulous results of all your fundraising! Take a look at the fantastic new Thorpe Hall Hospice…

Don’t put your fundraising feet up too soon though folks – there is still some way to go! They still haven’t quite reached the £6 million pound target, they need to provide a few more finishing touches and of course there’s the ongoing running costs of this vital service.

Photos: Emma Bothamley

ver the last two years you’ve been running, riding, racing, baking, dancing buying raffle tickets and attending events to help raise £6 million for the Thorpe Hall Capital Appeal, and the city’s done an amazing job for this local charity that’s so close to everyone’s hearts.

done a marvellous job but now they can deliver even better care for both patients and their families. There are now 20 new ground-floor patient rooms with en suite shower rooms. They’re painted in bright uplifting colours and each has access to the beautiful landscaped gardens. We were blown away by the look and feel of this incredibly well designed new unit.

We know because we’ve been proud to promote many of these events and fundraisers and been amazed at the efforts people have gone to. But just look at the results. ESP was invited along to see the new facilities and all we can say is – wow!

It will work alongside the old mansion house building which will now be used by office staff and provide the base for several new services including befriending schemes and hospice at home, with plans to turn the ground floor area into a community hub.

This new state-of-the-art facility built in the grounds of the fabulous historic Thorpe Hall site will transform the care this charity provides. The old building is a real city landmark but certainly wasn’t designed for the purpose it has served in recent years. Despite that the nursing team have

BBC Radio Cambridgeshire has been a big supporter of the cause with their Raise the Roof fundraising campaign and Paul Stainton broadcast his show live from the new hospice on its launch day to add to the celebrations.

Their next big fundraiser is the Starlight Hike on Saturday August 8 with a new format and a new distance. For those looking for a challenge there’s a 10km route taking in some of Peterborough’s prettiest parkland. For those keen to take the more leisurely option or maybe looking for a family challenge there’s a 5km circuit available. Both routes will start and finish at Thorpe Hall Hospice in Longthorpe, Peterborough with the start scheduled for early evening so walkers return for their triumphant finish down Thorpe Hall’s stunning drive as the sun sets. The event’s open to all ages including children. It costs just £15 to enter with all entrants receiving a Starlight Hike t-shirt. Walkers are asked to raise £100 through sponsorship. To find out more take a look at www.sueryder.org/starlighthike/thorpehall or call the fundraising team on 01733 225993.

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Food Glorious Food by Anna Ruggiero

It’s been a busy month in the food world with new eateries and deli’s popping up in the city and now, as we’re fully into the summer months, us foodies can expect a lot more offerings of great flavours. Enjoy!

FOOD HEAVEN AT OUNDLE FOOD FEST

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she now delivers her wonderful flavours to local businesses. You can choose from a selection of wraps and delicious curry pots which are available in lunchtime and supper sizes. But it doesn’t stop there. Tazmin also supports a fantastic charity called Mary’s Meals that provides lifechanging meals to some of the world’s poorest children every school day. Their ethos is to provide one good meal in a place of learning and children are then drawn into the classroom where they can receive an education.

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ENJOY HOME-COOKED INDIAN FOOD AND DO YOUR BIT FOR CHARITY!

With over 70 stalls, you and your taste buds won’t be left disappointed as those who grow, produce and sell some of the country’s finest foods all get together to bring an abundance of fine flavours. Stalls, street food and street theatre performances will keep your feet tapping and add to the carnival atmosphere. During the festival there’ll be an array of foodie events for you to look forward to such as tea tasting, a Spanish lunch and a teddy bears picnic. For more information visit www.oundlefoodfestival.co.uk.

For every meal purchased, Tazmin’s Kitchen promises to donate a meal to the charity. Indian food is up there with the top favourite British flavours and now lucky workers in the Peterborough area can enjoy home-cooked dishes during their lunchtime and with the added benefit of helping school children in less fortunate countries.

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Tazmin Suleman started her lunchtime delivery service aptly named Tazmin’s Kitchen, after receiving lots of requests from her colleagues at lunchtime to bring in her home-cooked Indian cuisine! So

IT’S PIZZA AND PASTA TIME AT THE GREYHOUNDS!

STREET FOOD HAS JUST GONE BOHO! Street food is going from strength to strength with recognition by top chefs worldwide all serving up delicious international flavours. I caught up with Jeremy Smith who owns and runs Boho Street Food, a cool and quirky food van in the grounds of Peterborough Cathedral to find out what inspired him to give up a totally different career and set up Boho Street Food. Jeremy told me:“I’ve always felt inspired by visits to London and markets such as Camden. I wanted to bring a bit of this back to Peterborough. My mission is to serve up fast food that’s healthy and natural and so far so good!”

The ESP team loves a success story and it seems the Greyhounds Raceview Pizza and Pasta menu has taken off with a bang! We briefly touched on the restaurant back in May and now we are delighted that the ESP paparazzi crew could be there at the opening night and snap some of the action. The menu also looks delicious with dishes such as tomato and basil bruschetta, roasted mixed pepper penne pasta, meatball pizza and yummy tiramisu.

The menu includes a delicious range of wraps using a warm flatbread including flavoursome stuffings such as falafel, halloumi, chicken tikka and pulled pork. You can then wash it all down with fresh fruit smoothies which are made with 100% fruit! Jeremy and his street food van can be found serving up delicious food Monday to Saturdays from 11.30am – 2.30pm.

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This year the Oundle Food Festival has joined forces with the Oundle International Festival and The Fringe Festival running from July 10 to July 18. The Street Market forms the centre piece of the Food Festival and will see the streets of Oundle come alive with colour and flavours on Saturday July 18.

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The sun’s out and it’s time to hit the road for summer fun at last! Whether you’re heading out to a festival, off on your hols or just catching up with friends for a chilled weekend, your look should be easy going with layers to cope with our ever changeable weather.

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Floaty lightweight kimonos add style and a quick cover up and come in every form from dramatic prints to the latest fringing and suedette fabrics. Boys can go bold with prints and florals too. Denim is as strong as ever with every colour, fit and style you can imagine, double up your

denim to be on trend so rock whatever look works for you and catch some sun! See more from our shoot and ESP Style Guru Sue Donnelly’s fashion advice at www.espmag.co.uk

Stylist: Natasha Fierro Hair: Laura Schiavone and Alex Anthony, Bella Mia, 01733 308737. Make-up: Fabianne Calitri, Bella Mia. Photography: Andy Vernum @ Studio One Models: Jenny Taylor, Nicole Saunders, Stacie Dunn, Darren Grigas, Lee Bailey. Our thanks to the team at Sycamore Harley-Davidson, Uppingham for the use of their gorgeous bikes. Tel: 01572 823296.

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paparazzi Caught in the act?

The new Pizza Pasta restaurant at Peterborough Greyhound Stadium was launched in style. ESP photographer Mike Harris went along to capture the celebrations.

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Leona Lewis Leona Lewis is all fired up to take on the charts with her new single under a brand new labelâ&#x20AC;Ś

Last year the former X Factor winner caused a stir when she announced she was leaving Simon Cowellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Syco label and now sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back, beaming with a new sense of independence and strength. The girl with the powerful voice has found her girl power too it seems and has taken more control on the writing and recording process of her new album I Am than ever before and the passion shows through. It was last June when Leona shocked the industry with this statement marking the start of a new chapter in her remarkable career â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;After seven incredible years at Sony I feel honoured to be given the opportunity to sign to perhaps the most iconic label of all, Island Records. To me Island has always been a place where artists can really flourish and are encouraged to express themselves.â&#x20AC;? The first public airing of her new material was in April this year at an intimate showcase in Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s West End. Looking at ease and chatting comfortably between songs, Leona talked about the creation and inspiration of the tracks and media and music execs went wild over her performance. It seemed they were sensing she had truly found her own way in the music world. This star who made chart history as the first British female solo artist to debut at No1 in the US Billboard Album Chart has certainly suffered her ups and downs, revealing in an open letter to fans at one point â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has been quite the roller coaster year. The emotions Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve felt have been more powerful, in both a

positive and negative way, than any time Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever felt in my life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I chose to swimâ&#x20AC;Ś Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure where Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll end up but one thing Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m certain of is Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve stayed true to myself and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve followed what my heart says is right.â&#x20AC;? The decision was a tough one, she had left her record label, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not knowing whether I was going to make another record again,â&#x20AC;? and she was writing songs without a specific aim other than the sole, pure purpose of making music again. Luckily, a chance encounter spurred her on when she was invited to a small Fleetwood Mac gig. She had never met them before but has always been a huge Stevie Nicks fan. A friend shoved her forward to meet the band for the first time and Nicks was quick to greet Leona. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She grabbed hold of me, hugged me and started singing my song to me. She sang Bleeding Love and then she was like: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;You have to keep going, we need you, we need your music.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; She wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what a huge impression she made on me and how much she inspired me and inspired this record but she did give me that spur of encouragement. She is awesome. Everyone needs a Stevie in their life,â&#x20AC;? she laughs. The other big boost came from collaborator Toby Gad (John Legend, BeyoncĂŠ) who worked with Leona on her second album Echo. The music producer invited Leona to hang out with him even when she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a project lined up. They went into his studio in LA and started playing around and suddenly they were writing what would become the new album. Co-written by Leona and Toby Gad, her new single Fire Under My Feet is out now and we reckon itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a winner! www.leonalewismusic.com

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The feisty, rousing sound and lyrics of Fire Under My Feet is an appropriate first single from Leona Lewis under her new label Island Records.

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Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation

This month’s column is guest written by Mikey Clarke

Your mission... should you choose to accept it, is to go and check out one of the most exciting films of the year. The Mission Impossible franchise is one of those rare cases where the films get better with each instalment. Hopefully, Rogue Nation – the fifth in the series – will continue that pattern. The story sees Tom Cruise return as Ethan Hunt. With the IMF now disbanded and Hunt out in the cold, a new threat – called the Syndicate – soon emerges. The Syndicate is a network of highly skilled operatives who are dedicated to establishing a new world order via an escalating series of terrorist attacks. Faced with what may be the most impossible mission yet, Ethan gathers his team to try and put a stop to this deadly rogue nation.

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One scene I’m particularly excited about is the one that brought Tom Cruise to Peterborough earlier this year. He was at RAF Wittering air base, hanging off the side of an aeroplane whilst soaring 5,000 feet in the air. Apparently, the possibility of Cruise falling to his death was not what made this stunt so death-defying. If a bird or a small stone was pushed through the plane propellers, they could have been hurled at the celeb with deadly force.

I can’t wait to see this stunt on the big screen – or the film in its entirety for that matter.

Early reviews of Inside Out from across the pond have been fantastic. With many critics describing it as “Pixar at its best”, it would seem that this is the film of the month to watch as a family. This animated flick focuses on Riley, who’s relocated from her Midwest life when her father starts a new job in San Francisco. Like all of us, Riley is guided by her emotions. With Inside Out, those emotions are actual characters – Joy (Amy Poehler), Fear (Bill Hader), Anger (Lewis Black), Disgust (Mindy Kaling) and Sadness (Phyllis Smith). The emotions live in Headquarters – the control centre – inside Riley's mind, where they help advise her through everyday life. As Riley and

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her emotions struggle to adjust to a new life in San Francisco, chaos arises in the control centre. Although Joy, Riley's main and most important emotion, tries to keep things positive, the emotions conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house and school. With many of Pixar’s movies, I expect we’ll be battling with our own emotions whilst watching it – joy and sadness being the main ones.

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TERMINATOR: GENISYS Arnie is back! When John Connor (Jason Clarke), leader of the human resistance against Skynet, sends Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney) back to 1984 to protect his mother, Sarah (Emilia Clarke), from a Terminator assassin, an unexpected turn of events creates an altered timeline. Instead of a scared waitress, Sarah is a skilled fighter and has a Terminator guardian (Arnold Schwarzenegger) by her side. Faced with unlikely allies and dangerous new enemies, Reese sets out on an unexpected new mission: reset the future.

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MAGIC MIKE XXL On 3 July, expect to see far fewer females out an about in Peterborough. Chances are they’ll be in the cinema catching a glimpse of Channing Tatum taking his clothes off. Tatum returns as Mike, a retired stripper who reunites with the rest of the Kings of Tampa for a blow-out final performance in Myrtle Beach. On the road to their final show, with whistle stops in Jacksonville and Savannah to renew old acquaintances and make new friends, Mike and the guys learn some new moves and shake off the past in surprising ways.

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Just when you thought the world of Lego games were getting a little prehistoric – Jurassic World opens for business. Featuring all three original Jurassic Park films (from 1993-2001) and the record-breaking new Jurassic World movie, this child-friendly game lovingly recreates Spielberg's universe in brick-building form – with the trademark Lego gameplay and humour.

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It's hard to argue that the Lego gaming concept is getting a touch stale, but with such iconic T-Rex and Raptor-fuelled scenes included in this package – this takes a giant bite out of previous Lego gaming competition. Gavin Miller

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10 TED 2 For those who never saw the 2012 hit comedy Ted, it’s about a teddy bear that came to life after his owner, John Bennett, made a childhood wish for it to happen. Don’t be fooled though – it’s no family fairytale. Ted is rude, crude and very funny. In this sequel, newlywed couple Ted and his human companion Tami-Lynn want to have a baby, but in order to qualify to be a parent, Ted will have to prove he's a person in a court of law.

Destiny's second major expansion improves the world of Activision's impressive open world shooter for die-hards. 'The Reef' opens up for business as Destiny adds new story missions – making it particularly appealing for PvE players this time round – multiplayer maps, new co-op strike and Crucible elimination modes, and the all-new event arena, The Prison of Elders.

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The game will still polarise the community – and this might not add enough to entice naysayers back with its fairly steep add-on price – but fans will find this essential to this ever-expanding universe. Gavin Miller

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17 Ant-Man is a superhero film based on the Marvel Comic character of the same name. With the ability to shrink in size but grow in strength, a con man (Paul Rudd) must help his mentor (Michael Douglas) protect the secret of his Ant-Man suit and pull off a heist that will save the world. This may sound like a bit of a gamble for Marvel, but so was Guardians of the Galaxy – and look how well that turned out.

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17 MAGGIE Here’s another portion of Schwarzenegger for you. After his daughter (Abigail Breslin) is infected with a virus that transforms her into a zombie, a small-town farmer (Arnie) will stop at nothing to save her. What makes Maggie stand out from the rest is the dreadfully slow and brutal depiction of someone slowly decaying both physically and mentally. Therefore, expect a slow (but effective) burner rather than your heart-racing Word War Z.

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24 SOUTHPAW Billy ‘The Great’ Hope (Jake Gyllenhaal), the world's reigning Light Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World, has an impressive career, a loving family and a lavish lifestyle. However, when a tragedy knocks Billy for a loop, he finds himself at rock-bottom. Billy finds an unlikely saviour in Tick Willis (Forest Whitaker), a former fighter who currently trains the toughest amateur boxers around. With his future on the line, Billy fights to reclaim the trust of those he loves the most.

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LOUIS GOES POSH! Anna Ruggiero catches up with golden boy Louis Smith MBE to find out about his new local venture, winning gold (obviously) and what’s next for our lad. brainer – we have been taking the world by storm since then.”

The team at ESP, and especially me, were curious as to how Louis got involved in such a cool venture. Apparently it stemmed from an old friendship with Andy, the owner of Posh Spas, a free hot tub, a tweet and a trip to America! “I have known Andy for years and I went to school with his sons,” Louis told me. “When I first started building my house, he asked if I wanted a hot tub but I couldn’t really afford it so he offered me a free one on the basis I sent a tweet about it! Then Andy started thinking, like his brain does, that we could do a venture together.” Louis then travelled stateside to meet with Cal Spas and the result was a Louis Smith Signature range of hot tubs. “With the obvious benefits of hydrotherapy and as I’m a competing athlete, it was a no

“It felt amazing! It’s been a bit of a journey, to get back to where I need to be, stopping and starting with breaks, but I’m in a really good place and I’m enjoying training – not the pain so much but it’s going really well.” Apart from being back in the gym he’s still frequently on our TV screens recently appearing in Murder in Successville and countless TV panel shows. It’s wonderful to see Louis doing so well and it amazes us how he manages to juggle such a busy schedule with a calm and focused attitude.

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It’s been a busy time for Louis, the one-man whirlwind who’s taken the celebrity, but more importantly, the sports world by storm. Not one to shy away from a new venture, Louis now has his own signature spa range working in collaboration with Posh Spas based in Hampton, Peterborough.

Louis is familiar with ‘taking the world by storm’ and his amazing career now spans bronze and silver Olympic medals and now a European gold medal for his first love, gymnastics. Having bagged a well-deserved gold at the 2015 European Gymnastics Championships we couldn’t wait to congratulate him.

“I take it all in my stride, there is going to be a point when I’m not going on the BAFTAS and Celebrity Juice, or going for luxurious meals and it all calms down, so I just enjoy it whilst I can! “The energy side? I eat well and have the right amount of sleep – but it’s a juggling act! Combining working with a full time sport is tough and sometimes you don’t get a day off but then sometimes I will get three days off, it’s just

the way it all works out. Mum’s still there supporting me too and she still even drops me down at the train station!”

charms of his girlfriend, the beautiful Lucy Mecklenburgh. But does he find it hard having a relationship in the spotlight? Of course not!

Louis’ love for his mum Elaine is evident and she’s been a pillar of strength throughout his career. It’s a real charm of his that he appreciates Elaine’s support and how lucky he’s been to have the opportunity to compete at a sport he loves.

“It’s not hard at all really; if you don’t want to be in the spotlight, don’t step in it.”

“I was very lucky as I had a mother that was very supportive and she would sacrifice every luxury she had to give to me and my brother – we were very lucky and obviously a lot of people aren’t in that situation.” His matter of fact attitude to stardom is very appealing and it’s easy to see how our local lad has won an army of adoring fans and not to mention the

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The ESP team wishes Louis the best of luck in the September qualifiers for the World Championships and we can’t wait to report back on how he does to all his Peterborough fans!

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There are several things that deserve iconic status. Among them are Walls Funny Feet, Maria Whittaker and Bagpuss but perhaps the most legendary of them all is the Mini. And I’m talking about the Mini John Cooper Works. The latest JCW is the hottest most powerful Mini ever built and thanks to Man About Town sponsors Sycamore Mini I got up close and personal with one that presented herself in a little black dress with red accessories. It was a steamy weekend encounter and we should’ve booked a room. This car is more stockings and suspenders instead of your everyday tights. It’s pulsating, addictive and makes you do naughty things. The JCW is the girlfriend your mum doesn’t approve of and your dad wishes he met 40 years ago. After putting more than 100 miles on her I begged

for one last ride but my time was up. All I have is vivid memories of what was an infectious time together and here’s how she stirred my senses…

LOOKS #### The Mini has always been about curves. Although I’ll always be a fan of the petite Kelly Brook-like original, the post 2001 Minis are more, shall we say, Kate Winslet. This means the modern Mini still rates high in the eye candy stakes but she’s matured from a size 8 into a 12.

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PERFORMANCE ##### This car is deceivingly quick. Her vital statistics read 0-62 mph in a smidgen over six seconds and a top speed of 152mph. The two-litre turbocharged engine is a technological masterpiece, which develops 232 bhp and enough torque to raise the Titanic.

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arches, tidy lines and a perfectly formed centred twin exhaust. Bingo wings are nowhere to be seen and there’s a multitude of vents to remind you she means business.

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engine growl with the gear paddle shifters that sit neatly behind the rim of her chunky steering wheel. Rapid up-shifts were accompanied by a gravelly, crackling note from the exhaust and this sound of unadulterated pleasure became a bad influence at every set of traffic lights I came across. I never took her out of sport mode and that’s because this car wasn’t made to be driven in any other setting. She was a very naughty girl and had me under her spell and surrendering my licence would have been so easy to do. But I fought the temptation and won, which means I’ll get to drive the manual version set to be launched later this year.

EQUIPMENT ##### I was so wrapped up with the seductive driving experience the JCW gave me that I didn’t give much thought to the myriad of bells, whistles and gizmos this car comes with. She’s kitted out with so much technology that I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s a button ready to make you a cup of tea if you asked it to. In terms of driver aids you get stuff like dynamic stability control, traction control and electronic differential control – all I’m sure that contribute to her planted and confident handling.

Within minutes of being out on the road you appreciate how this car was built to ensure an optimum driving experience. Every component is perfectly hooked up to complement one another and the result is a confidence inspiring hot hatch that makes light work of gobbling up tarmac at break-neck speeds. Being an old school manual driver, I was a bit sceptical of the six-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox at first but within a few miles I began to relish it. Leave it in automatic and the gear shifts are smooth and consistent. It’s a bit like winning the lottery and employing a butler – everything is done for you but you forget what it’s like to be in control. But I like to take charge and chose to give my hands something to do by dictating her every

Then there are quirky touches like an optional mini screen that comes out of the dash at the flick of a switch and displays your speed and gear selection. You can also choose the shade from a rainbow of colours that you’d like the main dial and door trim edges to be illuminated in. The standard and optional extras the JCW comes with really give it the edge over its competitors. I just wish I had more time to play with her buttons.

VERDICT ##### The JCW is a beautifully engineered hot hatch that on one hand is happy skipping down to the corner shop for a pint of milk and on the other will tear your underwear off with her teeth and drag you along to the back roads for a thorough spanking. She’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing and she knows it.

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CLASSIC PAIR AT LOCAL SHOWS We’re well into the summer classic car show season and my first outing was at the recent Yaxley Classic Car Show at the Three Horseshoes Event Field where I fell in love with two beauties. These Fiat 500’s were in fabulous condition and while the white one is for sale, the owner of the yellow one has no intentions of parting with his pride and joy especially after it came runner-up as best car at this show. Both cars were going to be showing at the Bourne Classic Car Show, which took place on Father’s Day. It was the 10th anniversary of the Bourne show and it’s always one of my favourites to be at. Another well-organised and popular event is the Baston Car and Bike Show (July 5) and this year’s theme is Back to the Future. Vehicles from both eras of the film – the 1980s and the 1950s – will be on display including the one and only DeLorean DMC-12. Best of all there’s a chance to win a ride in the car after the show. Now in its sixth year, the event is one of the biggest automotive shows in South Lincolnshire with over 650 vehicles on display in 2014 and it looks set to be even bigger this year with more than 15 dealerships from both mainstream and luxury manufacturers already confirmed including Sycamore Harley-Davidson, Vindis Audi, TC Harrison Ford, Sycamore BMW, Donalds Mazda, Marshall Volvo, Marshall Peugeot, Jardine Lancaster Lexus, Jardine Lancaster Toyota, Unity Mitsubishi/Subaru/SsangYong, Marshall Honda, Sycamore Mini, Robinsons Volkswagen, Robinsons Citroen, Marshall Vauxhall, FP Smith Hyundai, Wings Skoda and Boongate Kia! This event has something for everyone and cars and bikes aside, entertainment is in the form of live bands, a full bar with real ales and a barbecue and picnic area.

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Festival friendly florals are always a hit as is the limited edition Bourjois 1 Seconde Volume Flower Power Mascara, £9.99. Help eyes to appear wide awake with a hint of glamour even if you stayed up all night amongst the camping culture. Perfect for when you’re short on time and tent space. Sun kissed skin from hours of dancing outdoors is a classic festival beauty trend. However if the sun doesn’t headline at your event, cheat your way to sundappled skin with BD Trade Secrets stunning new Dream Shimmer Highlighter compact in Radiant Bronze, £7.99, available exclusively at Tesco. This shimmery powder will leave you with an illuminated glow and can be used on eyes, cheeks and body. The combination of gorgeous colours make it ideal for highlighting your entire face or

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Keep hair clean & fresh scented with Batiste Dry Shampoo. You’ll definitely be ready for it with this to hand. Batiste have partnered with soulful singer Ella Henderson in 2015 so you’ll be sure to feel revitalized with a spritz of celebrity style at the same time. This dry shampoo is great for refreshing (after a weekend camping) or even restyling your hair in one go. It’s also available in a smaller, travel size can, perfect for a quick festival fix. A mist of your favourite scent will keep you smelling as fresh as a daisy all day and night. Top of my fragrance charts at the moment is Narciso by Narciso Rodriguez. Like many of the singers you’re going to see, this is a real show stopper! It’s musky and seductive whilst being feminine and soft at the same time. The Bulgarian Rose makes it light enough for the daytime whilst the amber base allows it to carry through til dusk. The 30ml white bottle is a great size to take with you and won’t take up too much space in your handbag or tent. Happy festival season!

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Less is more! ESP nutritionist Karen Devine says it’s time to quit the overeating habit. If I asked if you practiced Hara Hachi Bu you may well think it’s a new martial arts or dance craze hitting the gym floor. However it’s one that you want to sit up and take notice of as it might just give you a boost to health particularly your digestive health, improving energy/vitality or even helping lose a extra few pounds with very little effort. Caught your attention? Then read on.

So what is Hara Hachi Bu? It is an Okinawan (Japanese) practice of eating until you are 80% full which helps to avoid overeating. It is one discipline that I have tried to practice over the years. Today we eat too much food that we simply don’t need. We pour down so much of it and eat mindlessly that we don’t even know we’ve done it until afterwards when we find ourselves stuffed, bloated, sleepy and more. These are not indicators to say we’re nourished, it’s quite the opposite – it’s a cry for help from the body in particular the gut as it gets the full force of this! The traditional Okinawan’s way has passed on this discipline of eating along with a diet rich in antioxidants, they can boast the world’s highest proportion of centenarians (those who’ve reached 100 years and over). Those Okinawan’s who eat in the way of the western diet (too much food, excess calories etc) haven’t shown the longevity nor can they boast the health the traditional followers can. It takes time for the stomach to stretch which then sends signals to the brain via hormones and neurological signals that say we are full and sated. This natural feedback mechanism is said to take about 20mins so when we bolt down food we

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don’t give this natural mechanism time and are then prone to overeating until the first signal we get is ‘stuffed’! Eating until you are sated or just full is an art that can become the norm if you begin to practice this with everything you eat. Like all disciplines it takes time and a little effort, so you may want to start with the food you’re having today, even just one meal, notice when you’re feeling full. If you’re used to eating huge meals, or that you’re eating a highly processed diet, dehydrated and completely out of sync with your own body’s natural rhythms then it’ll take more time. Also question if you’re not thirsty instead of naturally hungry. Start by checking in with your stomach when eating a meal, it takes a few meals to get used to the true feeling of being naturally satisfied than unnaturally stuffed – very different feelings, we were simply not taught this so our natural mechanisms that tell is if we are full or not are out of tune so it does take some time. So much energy is taken up in digestion, I’ve written about and taught about the virtues of fasting, cleansing, eating more nutrients but less food for 15 years and I do practice what I preach, particularly the art of Hara Hachi Bu, we simply

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Summer’s here so it’s time for a hot new style and a hot towel shave treat for the boys… Whatever you need to make you look fabulous folks, they have it here from nail services, sunbeds, Sienna X spray tans, Wella Couture Colours and for impressive hair extensions they’re a Great Lengths Silver Salon.

he team at city centre salon Melanie Richard’s Hair Boutique are celebrating the salon’s 4th birthday this month with new services and a fresh new look. It’s been a great few years for this independent business with the highlight so far being voted Peterborough Salon of The Year 2014 by readers of the Peterborough Telegraph. The team at the Bridge Street salon has now grown to nine and the range of services they offer has also increased.

The boys aren’t left out either as they’ve now introduced a special area for men's hot towel shaves complete with barber’s chairs. This is a great treat, so relaxing and something every guy should try! To add to their accolades Melanie Richard’s was recently specially selected by the hair firm GHD to become an approved GHD Destination Salon which means they will get exclusive access to GHD products before other salons and even the GHD website. They’re also stocking the fabulous new innovative GHD platinum® styler which uses safer-for-hair heat that delivers ultimate styling results in just one stroke.

There are three different price levels to make things affordable whatever your budget giving you access to a range of great stylists who really know their stuff. So if you fancy a fresh look for the summer or just a great cut or colour you can put your trust in this team for some fantastic results. The salon’s open Monday to Saturday and offers two late nights on Thursdays and Fridays so there’s no reason why you can’t look fabulous all the time! They even have their own salon app which allows you to gain loyalty rewards and gives you various special offers exclusive to the app, plus check out their newly designed website with special late deals offers too!

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COMEDY GIGS THE THINKING DRINKERS 3 JUL

Tom and Ben, The Thinking Drinkers bring their show ‘Drink Less. Drink Better’ to the Stamford Arts Centre.

This is the brand new show from the award-winning drinks experts whose 'Guide to Alcohol' has sold-out at the Fringe and at London’s Soho Theatre for three years running. Strictly over 18s.

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Tickets are £14 or £12 for students on 01780 763203.

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Award nominee and star of the Edinburgh Fringe, Andrew Maxwell comes to the Key Theatre Studio with a fantastic brand new hour of mischievous charm and boundary-nudging wit. You’ll have seen him on Have I Got News For You, Mock The Week and Live At The Apollo. John Robbins is also a TV and radio regular and fantastically funny. Tickets are £9 full price, £7 concessions (including booking fee) on 01733 207239.

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After sell-out performances on his 2014 tour Pete Firman ‘the UK’s leading comedy magician’ (Time Out) hits the road again with his astonishing new show. Expect Pete’s trademark blend of crowdpleasing comedy and jaw-dropping magic. He’s joined by Mike Wozniak, as seen in Channel 4’s Man Down, the wandering minstrel of showbusiness previews a tale from the road. A short time ago, at a theme park far, far away... local actor Warwick Davis made his latest appearance at Star Wars Weekends 2015. Started in 1997, and held every year in Orlando, Florida at Disney's Hollywood Studios park, the event brings together the fun and adventure of the Star Wars universe with the magic that only a Disney Park can bring. It’s a unique fan experience and as the force is strong in my family, I made the trip over with my wife and our two Padawan

sons during the half-term holiday. We had an amazing time and it was fantastic to see how well loved Warwick is by American fans. He received a rapturous welcome when introduced on stage, at the autograph sessions and a standing ovation for his live show 'An Ewoks Tale' at the park’s Theater of the Stars. I could go on, but instead here are some of my photos to give you an idea of what else was happening. For more info see www.starwarsweekends.com

In last month’s column celebrating the 125th anniversary of the birth of Stan Laurel, I omitted to mention that he was born in Ulverston, Cumbria which features a statue and museum in his honour. For more detailed info visit the museum at www.laurelandhardy.co.uk

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Catch them both at the Key Theatre Studio, tickets are £9 full price, £7 concessions (including booking fee) on 01733 207239.

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AL MURRAY: ONE MAN ONE GUVNOR One to get your tickets early for is the show from Al Murray coming to the Cresset on September 24. Tickets have recently gone on sale at £27. It’s twenty years since he first hit the road and to celebrate this milestone, join this icon on his twice extended sell-out tour. Book now on 01733 265705.

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

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As regular readers of this column will probably be aware, Neil Gilby is no longer in charge of this page, so you can breathe a huge sigh of relief that you’ll no longer see multiple pictures of our new kit man showing off his multiple tattoos. And, as an extra bonus, you’ll very rarely have to put up with pictures of me either!

However, just because you won’t see much of me, doesn’t mean that you won’t be treated to exclusive content, made especially for this long-standing publication. During the close-season, many supporters and readers probably think employees of football clubs have a plethora (you definitely know this is not Neil writing this column now) of holidays. That is not the case and it is not the case for some of the players too.

I spent time with Jack on what’s been his daily routine for many months and you can see just how hard he’s working to ensure he makes a full recovery. At the age of just 21, he’s been through arguably one of the most serious injuries a player can sustain. He ruptured his ACL in his knee, sustained damage to three out of the four ligaments, had cartilage removed and had work done on his hamstring tendon.

Defender Jack Baldwin has had a tough year. The highly-rated centre back suffered a serious knee injury in November 2014 and is not expected to return to first team action until around October at the earliest. So while some players have been jetting off to all corners of the world, Jack’s been getting up early to continue his rehabilitation either with club physiotherapist John Chatfield, or on his own in the gym.

Yet, Jack always seems to have a smile on his face. “Don’t get me wrong, it’s been tough. However, you have to remain focussed and you have to realise that there are a lot more people out there going through tougher battles. I’ve had a long road from when I sustained the injury back in November of last year to where I am now.

It can be a challenging time. The perception of footballers is that they have the perfect life. Big wages, big houses and big swimming pools, but whilst that may be true in the Premier League, within the Football League times can be tough and when you’re unable to get onto the pitch to do the thing you love, there are mental challenges to overcome.

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“I am out on the grass now and that is the next chapter. I’ve tried to break it down into different chapters to keep me mentally strong. There hasn’t been much time for a holiday this summer; I’ve been fully focussed on the rehabilitation. Maybe I will reward myself with a good family holiday next year,” Baldwin told me. Of course, serious injuries aren’t just

a physical challenge to overcome. Mentally it can have an effect on everyone close to the player. Jack and his partner Victoria have a young daughter and when he found out the severity of the knee problem, it was hard to bring the family up to speed. “It’s been tough for everyone. I found out the full extent of what I had done on my Dad’s birthday and we were actually all out for a meal with my Mum, Dad, sister, her fiancé, Victoria and the baby and it didn’t sink in until a few days after just how long the road to recovery would be.

what it’s like until it happens, but medical science has moved forward a lot in the last few years. Theo Walcott has come back from a similar injury and he’s arguably better now than before so I have to use that as my inspiration.

“You can never prepare for a serious injury.” “Myself and Victoria had a routine every week. We knew that everything was geared towards the Saturday and then after the game we could enjoy the weekend, but that’s changed now and every day has been a day to try and get fit. She’s been fantastic, as the whole family have during this time. “You can never prepare for a serious injury. You’re never going to know

“I can see the light at the end of the tunnel now. I’m outside, I’m coming towards the end of my rehabilitation, but I can assure you that day, when I return, it will be like Christmas Day, my birthday, New Year, Easter and everything rolled into one because I’ve known nothing else but to kick a football around and to be out for a year competitively has been so hard.”

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JULY AT EDWARDS Summer is in the air and Edwards are on top form when it comes to supplying revellers with some great events this July. Starting on July Friday 24, the ThrowBack team brings you all the biggest Kisstory style anthems in Edwards and Flares! Mixed up by their resident DJ's Danny D, PJ, Nick T and AJ. To win a VIP experience, head over to www.facebook.com/ThrowbackParties and join the event to find out more! Next we have Vanity, The Festival Edition taking place on Friday July 10. Vanity returns bringing with them the Festival Edition mix tape. DJ’s Nick T & AJ and guests will be playing the festival bangers and giving out 100s of free Vanity Festival CDs on the night. Why not join the Vanity team and get on the Ciroc guestlist for a free Ciroc Vodka and mixer!

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TECH NOIR VS MIXOLOGY WITH GUEST - LEWIS BOARDMAN On Saturday July 18, Stamford based Tech Noir return with an 11hr day/night house music event, this time accompanied by Peterborough house heavyweight, Mixology. Starting at 5pm at the Lord Burghley, Stamford, resident DJs from both promotions will do battle, providing the very best in cutting edge house music. The party then continues until 4am at the Voodoo Lounge. Here they’ll be joined by one of the rising stars in the UK underground scene Lewis Boardman. Lewis has made his name at Circus in Liverpool in addition to regular guest spots in the UK playing alongside the biggest names in the business.

Peterborough Arena will play host to a 12-hour day and night party and will bring together 2,000 revellers to embrace the sounds of some of house & techno’s most respected artists and DJ’s from all over the world. The event will house both an indoor room and an outdoor terrace. Their ethos of giving back to the scene and promoting local talent from around the area will see respected DJs & producers from the East of England supporting their world renowned headliners. Playing at this exciting event is Darius Syrossian, Route 94, Simian Mobile

Disco (DJ Set), Leon Vynehall, and the Mixology crew, Tom Skinner, Dan Clare, James Chan, Jenny Twenty & Jon Lepore who founded Mixology in 2012. They will be back together once again to feature on the Warehouse line-up along with terrace supporting acts, House Proud, Tech Noir, Contradisco, Baby Samurai Society, Nathan Cozzetto and Dan Gilchrist. Taking place on Saturday September 5 at Peterborough Arena, this is one event not to be missed! For tickets see www.MixologyWarehouse.co.uk

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A GREAT NIGHT WITH GARETH GATES Last issue we told you about Gareth Gates spinning some tunes at Flares. Well the ESP team went down to check him out and had a fantastic night at a very packed Flares. We can’t wait to see Gareth back in the city again soon!

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The Bell Inn at Weston Hills is holding its annual Music Festival and BBQ on Saturday July 4.

STEAMIN’ BLUES CALLS IT A DAY IN STYLE Steamin’ Blues. What a night for the final whistle. After fourteen years of fundraising for The Nene Valley Railway, local bass player, Colin Hodgkinson, assembled a great band for the evening playing to a sell out crowd. Colin is currently a member of rock legends Ten Years After and he brought their guitarist Marcus Bonfanti to Wansford along with fellow ex Backdoor Too members Rod Mason and Paul Robinson. Add the unique Zoot Money and you have the recipe for an incredible evening – and it was!

Weston Hills is just outside Spalding and would make a great day out, especially with food and drink available throughout the whole event. The line-up this year is very impressive and it all starts at 2pm and ends at 10pm. The bands and artists performing are: Bubba Rumone, Shayla Motley, Crimson Tale, Harsh Road South, Em Youngs, Meg Mcpartlin, The Sound Injectors and Kindred. Co organiser Dean Fitchett told ESP – “Since 2008 this free to enter outside event has attracted hundreds of music fans and musicians to this friendly country pub. The festival is organised by The Bell Inn and The Sound Injectors. Music fans talk about the event all year and comment on the high quality of the bands and the sound system, so we can’t wait for this year’s Festival to get underway.” The event is raising funds for the Butterfly Hospice, a very important local charity.

NUMAN & IDOL TRIBUTES

Each decade of music has a very distinctive feel to it and each decade produces icons. Two such icons from the 80s are Gary Numan and Billy Idol. Tributes to both are featured at The PSL Club on Lincoln Road on Friday July 10.

For me, the undoubted highlight of the evening was a ‘guitar duel’ between Colin on bass and Marcus on lead during their rendition of a Ten Years After blues classic, Good Morning Little Schoolgirl. It was exhilarating to watch two masters facing each other and improvising.

This is part of an 80’s tribute night featuring Pat Martin with a tribute to Gary Numan followed by a tribute by Paul Stone to Billy Idol. Paul appeared as Billy on Stars in their Eyes and won Best Tribute Act in Tenerife in 2008. The evening will also include an 80’s rock show by Paul featuring songs from INXS and Whitesnake and an 80’s electro show by Pat featuring music from Visage and OMD.

A memorable night. It is a special event in a unique setting. Please reconsider. We don’t want the final whistle – we want more Steamin’ Blues!

You can see both artists at work on YouTube and get tickets for the gig on 07900 225062.

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The annual Woofstock Festival is taking place at The Angel Inn Yarwell on Saturday July 25 and Sunday July 26. Woofstock is the brainchild of the Angel’s owners, Nick and Diane Lander who’ve raised massive funds for local charity, The Retired Greyhounds Trust. At least 10,000 greyhounds retire from racing in Britain every year at an average age of just 3 years. The Retired Greyhound Trust is dedicated to finding loving homes for greyhounds when their racing days are over. Nick and Diane have given a home to greyhounds as pets themselves, and this is the seventh year that they’ve held Woofstock at the very popular Yarwell pub. Over the previous six years they’ve raised just over £12,000 for the Trust and they have again organised a very tempting weekend.

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 awaits final confirmation, those already set to play include Lexie Green, the Lava Lamp Lighters, Rocket Dogs, The Steradents, March to the Grave, Yarwell & Nassington Brass Band, Overspill, Fat Weasle and Beachy Head Diving Club. That’s what I call variety of music! The weekend will be compered by DJ, Jim Boulton and is free to enter. But Nick and Diane are asking that attendees consider bringing a can of food or bag of dog biscuits to enable them to pass on to our local dog-homing charity. For more info see www.angelinnyarwell.com. It’s always good fun and a worthwhile visit.

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HOMETOWN ROCKERS GET TOP AWARD Huge Congratulations to The Hometown Rock and Roll Band who’ve just been recognised with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service for 2015. This is the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK to recognise outstanding work in their communities. The band have earned the award because during a period of over 30 years they’ve raised in excess of £300,000, which has all been given to local charities and worthy causes. The band evolved from members of The Mick Lemmon band and The Dynatones and the line up over the years has been singers Pete Glover and Dave Cupit, Geoff Lovell and Stuart Smith on guitars and vocals with Jack Thomas on bass and Graham Seal on drums. Together they achieved the staggering sum raised by performing sell out gigs a few times each year. Geoff and Graham represented the band attending a garden party at Buckingham Palace in May where they met the Queen and other winners of this year’s award. The band will receive the award from the Lord Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire at the Town Hall on July 22. Sadly one member of the band, Stuart Smith, passed away just

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before the award was announced after a long battle with cancer. Geoff Lovell told me –“Stuart knew of the nomination but sadly not of the award, and he would have been so proud that we have been honoured in this way.” So was the nomination a surprise to them all? Geoff told me – “It was totally unexpected. Obviously it wasn’t something we ever thought about but we always aimed to raise money for local causes and it’s really humbling to know that others have thought to put us forward. The process and secrecy is the same for this group award as it is for the individual Birthdays Honours so it’s been difficult keeping the news away from everyone until the official announcement.” So will The Hometown Rock and Roll Band do another gig? Apparently there is a possibility of a reunion in order to commemorate Stuart. Watch this space! I hope they will decide to do one more but irrespective of that and on behalf of all the causes and people who’ve benefited and from the fans of their music: Thank you Hometown Rock and Roll Band. You ALL deserved your award! www.espmag.co.uk

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CHESNEY'S OPEN MIC Iron Horse Ranch, Market Deeping LIVE MUSIC SHOWCASE North Street Bar, North Street THE GUARDS The Ploughman, Werrington

ARC NATION The Heron, Stanground CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION The Dragon, Werrington HUSH Cherry Tree, Oundle Road LIVE BANDS Green Meadwos Festival, Barnwell MOON AFTER SUNDOWN The Cock Inn, Werrington ONE EYED CATS Fayre Spot, Bretton PERFECT STORM Hole in the Wall, Spalding ROCKET DOGS The Crown, Lincoln Road SUBWAY 77 The Swiss Cottage, Woodston THE GUARDS The Green Man, Stamford THE REPLICAS The Ploughman, Werrington THE ROCKET DOGS The Crown, Lincoln Road

Fri Jun 26 ACOUSTIC SESSIONS WITH DAVE & PHIL The Boat Inn, Whittlesey ELECTRIC WARRIORS The Crown, Lincoln Road JIMMY DOHERTY North Street Bar, North Street NUGGETEERS The Ploughman, Werrington RAMSHACKLE SERENADE The Swiss Cottage, Woodston ROCK OUT The Three Tuns, Doddington THE GUARDS The Harrier, Gunthorpe THE ONE EYED CATS The Cock Inn, Werrington

SaT Jun 27 AIN'T MISBEHAVIN Picnic in the Park, Bourne BON & JUSTIN North Street Bar, North Street CAPTAIN OBVIOUS The Ostrich, North Street CIRCA 73 The Blue Boar, Eye HUSH The Railway, Ramsey MEATLOAF TRIBUTE + LIVE BANDS The Crown, Lincoln Road MEDICINE HAT Iron Horse, Market Deeping MISCELANEOUS BAND The Swiss Cottage, Woodston RAMSHACKLE SERENADE The Heron, Stanground SOUL RUNNERS Cherry Tree, Oundle Road STINGRAY Ebeneezers, Woodston THE ISLANDERS + PURE CHANCE + LIVE ACTS Party in the Park, Chatteris THE RELICS The Burghley Club, Burghley Square

Sun Jun 28 THE LAZOONS Charters, Town Bridge

SaT Jul 4 101 PROOF Iron Horse Ranch, Market Deeping BUBBA RUMONE + SHAYA MOTLEY + CRIMSON TALE + HARSH ROAD SOUTH + EM YOUNGS + MEG MCPARTLIN + THE SOUND INJECTORS + KINDRED The Bell, Weston Hills ELECTRIC WARRIORS The Swiss Cottage, Woodston HOOKER The Ploughman, Werrington LIVE BAND The Angel Inn, Yarwell MOTOR CITY VIPERS The Solstice, Northminster OVERSPILL Prince of Wales Feathers, Castor PAUL LAKE The Burghley Club, Burghley Road RADIUS 45 The Ostrich, North Street RAPTURE Ebeneezers, Woodston SECOND CHANCE Cherry Tree, Oundle Road SKYFIGHT Ferry Meadows, Orton SOULED OUT The Cock Inn, Werrington STEREO MCS + LIVE BANDS Green Meadows Festival, Barnwell

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THE 707 The Railway, Whittlesey THE GANGSTERS The Crown, Lincoln Road VELOCITY The London Inn, Stamford WHISKEY TWIST Palmerston Arms, Oundle Road

Sun Jul 5 AIN'T MISBEHAVIN Mama Liz's, Stamford BON ROGERS The Crown, Lincoln Road DAVISON WOODS BAND The Cock Inn, Werrington OAKHAM MIC NIGHT The Brewery Tap, Westgate TALLAWAH Charters, Town Bridge THE NUGGETS The Ploughman, Werrington

Tue Jul 7 ACOUSTIC SESSION WITH RICHARD Millstone Inn, Barnack

Wed Jul 8 ACOUSTIC SESSION WITH GARY INGREY The Railway, Ramsey

Thu Jul 9 CHESNEY'S OPEN MIC Iron Horse Ranch, Market Deeping OPEN MIC The Crown, Lincoln Road

Fri Jul 10 CAPTAIN OBVIOUS The Swiss Cottage, Woodston DOUG HEATH Iron Horse Ranch, Market Deeping DOUNT O'Neill's, Broadway GARY NUMAN & BILLY IDOL TRIBUTE PSL Club, Lincoln Road JAMES EDMONDS The Burghley Club, Burghley Road JIMMY DOHERTY Charters, Town Bridge LLOYD WATSON Cherry Tree, Oundle Road MISTREATED The Crown, Lincoln Road RAMSHACKLE SERENADE The Cock Inn, Werrington THE MISTREATED The Crown, Lincoln Road THE TUNNEL Fayre Spot, Bretton TIGER CLUB Ploughman, Werrington

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BETTY SWALLOCKS Iron Horse Ranch, Market Deeping LIVE BAND The Dragon, Werrington MIND THE GAP The Swiss Cottage, Woodston PORKY PIG The Angel Inn, Yarwell RECKLESS The Cock Inn, Werrington SOUND INJECTORS Cherry Tree, Oundle Road THE COLLABORATORS The Burghley Club, Burghley Road THE GUARDS Blue Boar, Eye THE INTRUDERS Ebeneezers, Woodston THE LIMIT The Crown, Lincoln Road THE UNKNOWN The Heron, Stanground WHISKEY TWIST Georges, March

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Tue Jul 14 RAZZAMAJAZZ The Angel Inn, Yarwell

Fri Jul 17 ACOUSTIC JENNY WREN AND HER BORROWED WINGS Iron Horse Ranch, Market Deeping CODE RED The Crown, Lincoln Road HIGH ROLLERS Swiss Cottage, Woodston LIVE BAND The Heron, Stanground ONE EYED CATS The London Inn, Stamford PENNYLESS The Masons Arms, Bourne RETROLUX Cherry Tree, Oundle Road THE GANGSTERS The Solstice, Northminster THE TUNNEL Golden Fleece, Stamford VELOCITY Ploughman, Werrington

SaT Jul 18 AIN'T MISBEHAVIN Create Fest, Ramsey FRANKLY MY DEAR The Cock Inn, Werrington GO WITH THE FLOW The Burghley Club, Burghley Road GRUMPY OLD MEN Swiss Cottage, Woodston HARKBACK Ebeneezers, Woodston HOOKER The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road

HUSH Parsons Drove Festival, Parsons Drove LIZZY ON THE LOOSE The George, March MICKEY FLYNN BLUES The Angel Inn, Yarwell SOUL RUNNERS The Ostrich, Peterborough THE 707 The Crown, Lincoln Road TUNNEL Iron Horse Ranch, Market Deeping ZEB ROOTS The Dragon, Werrington

Sun Jul 19 AIN'T MISBEHAVIN Rose & Crown, Oundle Road KEITH LUCKEY The Crown, Lincoln Road PENNYLESS Oundle Fringe Festival, Oundle THE DIZZY MISS LIZZYS Charters, Town Bridge

Mon Jul 20 AIN'T MISBEHAVIN 12.30PM Smiths @ No.4, Oundle Road AIN'T MISBEHAVIN 2PM Dexter's, Oundle OPEN MIC Charters, Stanground

Tue Jul 21 OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH DAVE & PHIL The Boat Inn, Whittlesey

Wed Jul 22 ACOUSTIC SESSION WITH GARY INGREY The Railway, Ramsey

Thu Jul 23 AIN'T MISBEHAVIN 12.30PM Beans Coffee Shop, Oundle AIN'T MISBEHAVIN 2PM Kingfisher Cafe, Barnwell Road CHESNEY'S OPEN MIC Iron Horse Ranch, Market Deeping

Fri Jul 24 CAPT OBVIOUS Blue Boar, Eye CODE RED Fayre Spot, Bretton HOOKER The Crown, Lincoln Road LIVE BAND The Cock Inn, Werrington PULSE Cherry Tree, Oundle Road SHANE POOLE The Burghley Club, Burghley Road THE RETURN The Dragon, Werrington

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BETTY SWALLOCKS The Burghley Club, Burghley Road DEXTER Iron Horse Ranch, Market Deeping KICKBACK The Heron, Stanground LIZZY ON THE LOOSE The Crown, Lincoln Road MOLLYS CHAMBER Swiss Cottage, Woodston PARK LANE The Cock Inn, Werrington RAMSHACKLE SERENADE Palmerston Arms, Oundle Road THE 707 The Peacock, London Road THE BRAYS + FLASHBACK PHOTOGRAPH + VELOCITY + THE TIN PIGEONS + WILL SILVER + BEN CALLANAN + CECE + SHARNA & HANNAH + MEG MCPARTLIN The Grange Playing Fields, Netherton THE GANGSTERS The Deeping Stage, Market Deeping THE GUARDS Ploughman, Werrrington UNTAMED The Met Lounge, Bridge Street VELOCITY Cherry Tree, Oundle Road WOOFSTOCK MUSIC FESTIVAL The Angel Inn, Yarwell

ACOUSTIC MEG MCPARTLIN Iron Horse Ranch, Market Deeping ACOUSTIC SESSION The Boat Inn, Whittlesey CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION The Crown, Lincoln Road ELECTRIC BLUES BAND The Burghley Club, Burghley Square ONE EYED CATS The Brewery Tap, Westgate PSYCHO BOMBS Swiss Cottage, Woodston SUBWAY 77 The Heron, Stanground THE ONE EYED CATS The Brewery Tap, Westgate THE RELICS The Cock Inn, Werrington THE TUNNEL Cherry Tree, Oundle Road THUNDERHEAD The Pear Tree, Stamford UNDIVIDED Fayre Spot, Bretton UNTAMED Hole in the Wall, Spalding

Sun Jul 26 AIN'T MISBEHAVIN The Crown, Lincoln Road CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION Charters, Town Bridge CIRCA.73 + THE OVERDUBS + STINGRAY + ANOTHER GIRL ANOTHER PLANET + ROCKET'57 The Crown, Lincoln Road FELT TIPS + THE ISLANDERS + SHANNON + HOLLY + ABI Market Square, Whittlesey STINGRAY Blue Boar, Eye WOOFSTOCK MUSIC FESTIVAL The Angel Inn, Yarwell

Thu Jul 30 IRENE RAE + SHARKS & BEARS + ROSS ALEXANDER Mama Liz's, Stamford OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH DAVE The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road ROCK OUT The Crown, Lincoln Road

SaT aug 1 FILTHY LUCRA Cherry Tree, Oundle Road IRON FIST The Crown, Lincoln Road JUNK PUPPETS Swiss Cottage, Woodston MAN ALIVE BAND The Cock Inn, Werrington RAMSHACKLE SERENADE The Heron, Stanground SKYFIGHT The Crown, Lincoln Road SON OF A GUN The Burghley Club, Burghley Road THE ROCKET DOGS The Dragon, Werrington THUNDERHEAD The Railway Inn, Whittlesey

Sun aug 2 THE GANGSTERS Charters, Town Bridge THE INTRUDERS Conservative Club, Broadway THE ONE EYED CATS Iron Horse Ranch, Market Deeping WHISKEY TWIST Wisbech Rock Festival, Wisbech