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CAR NEED A TUNE UP? Local company Chip and Tune have developed a unique range of car tuning services which they tell us can deliver the very best in economy tuning. They provide significant gains in fuel efficiency whilst improving the feel and drive-ability of the car. So if you want to improve fuel efficiency by up to 20%, reduce your fuel bill (don’t we all with the current prices?!) and increase power with a sharper throttle response, this could be just the thing. Find out all about how it works at www.chipandtune.com or for more info call 07809 482209.

MORE JLS IN 3D! Aston Merrygold’s fans are certainly keen to see our city’s star in 3D as he makes a virtual return to his home town this month.

Ticket sales have soared at Showcase in Peterborough and extra dates have been added for Eyes Wide Open: JLS 3D as they become the first UK pop group to release a 3D concert movie. On Friday June 3, Showcase presents Eyes Wide Open filmed on their recent sold-out UK arena tour. The eagerly awaited movie from the UK’s biggest boy band has proved so popular they’ve added two extra dates. Saturday June 4 will see three screenings at 4pm, 5.50pm and 8pm and the finale will take place on Sunday June 5 with one screening at 4pm – meaning fans have plenty of chance to see Aston and JLS in all their glory. Tickets are available from the box office, online at www.showcasecinemas.co.uk or via the 24 hour ticket hotline on 0871 220 1000.

NEW EVENTS @ GARDEN PARK We hear new operations manager Dave King is lining up some great events at Peterborough Garden Park in Eye. Dave is well known locally having managed the Broadway Theatre and also having run the Peterborough Festival for the city council.

Dave told ESP – “I’m so looking forward to this enormous challenge. The Peterborough Garden Park is such a jewel in Peterborough’s crown. I’m planning all sorts of great events for visitors to get involved with, the first being a classic car show at the Garden Park in early June. There are plans for fashion shows, celebrity chefs, gardening demonstrations, camping shows, dog shows and so much more.”

The Park is home to garden centre Van Hage as well as Andronicas World of Coffee, Bedeck, Cotswold Outdoor, Cotton Traders, HobbyCraft, Le Creuset, Maidenhead Aquatics, Past Times, PBC Books and Pets Corner. The Edinburgh Woollen Mill and Tog24 are the latest new additions. www.peterboroughgardenpark.co.uk

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SHOP TO THE MAXX TK Maxx has finally flung open its doors in the former Woolworths building on Bridge Street in Peterborough and already looks set to bring more shoppers to the city centre.

Opportunity Peterborough wants to ensure that stores like this and Primark maintain the city as a major shopping destination so we don’t lose out. This new TK Maxx has had shoppers excited for months and features nearly 25,000 sq ft of famous label fashion, shoes and accessories for men and women plus homewares, kids and toys.

Helen Gunter from TK Maxx says – “We’re very excited about the new store and bringing Peterborough's shoppers savings of up to 60% off the RRP on great brands and labels for the entire family under one roof."

CHARITY DAY @ THE BORO BAR Do something good this month and help raise money for the Royal British Legion’s poppy charity. The new Boro Bar along Oundle Road is throwing a great party in aid of the charity on June 11, and they’ve got some fun activities lined up throughout the day. The event runs from 11am ’til 1am, and families with kids are welcome. There’ll be a shootout game for the kids, with a signed Peterborough United football as the top prize, plus lots of other entertainment to keep the little ones occupied! A free BBQ is available from noon, and yes, there is a bar!

Live bands will be on stage back to back from 2pm, and there’ll also be a raffle.

There’s a £5 donation for those who pop along, which all helps to support the charity.

For more info, call Ross on 07927 516759.

BAG A BARGAIN @ JOHN LEWIS SALE! It’s the biggie for summer! The John Lewis clearance in Queensgate starts on June 25 at 8.30am. With up to 50% off on thousands of items we’ll see you in the queue… no fighting now people!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SKINFIRST Congrat’s to SkinFirst Peterborough as they celebrate their first year of helping local people gain confidence while enjoying healthier skin. Since opening in May last year, partners Martin and Mary have welcomed hundreds of clients through their doors. They use the latest and safest technology, MPL® (combined IPL and Radio Frequency) for long lasting or permanent removal of unwanted hair, sun damage and thread veins. Radio Frequency is used for a smoother, tighter and healthier looking skin.

Clients both old and new will receive a warm welcome at their clinic situated on London Road opposite the POSH ground, so pop in and check out the great treatments they have to offer. For more info and to receive a free consultation just give them a call on 01733 305102 or visit www.skinfirst.co.uk.

HELP SUPPORT CHARITY FUNDRAISER @ THE BULL Local lad Chris Newman is the sous chef at the Bull Hotel and is holding a charity fundraiser to raise money for the Stroke Association. His mother unfortunately suffered three strokes in the last year, and today is still recovering. Chris is appealing to local businesses to donate prizes for the auction that will be held on the night – any offers welcome! The night sounds great and will include a three course meal, plenty of entertainment and an appearance from a very special guest. Tickets are £40, and £20 of this will be donated to the charity. For more information or to get in touch with Chris, email delboy_peckham7@hotmail.com.

RHEMA BY DESIGN MOVES TO DOGSTHORPE Rhema by Design are moving to a new location along Central Avenue in Dogsthorpe from their previous premises in

Bretton. Brides-to-be and those looking for special occasion wear can find the perfect dress here from July 2 when the official opening takes place. The shop stocks all the best ball gowns, bridesmaid dresses and alternative wedding dresses including accessories. Appointments can be made before the opening date by calling Lou on 01733 266356.

FANCY GOING TO THE DOGS? We know it’s a great night at the dogs – just read our feature on page 48, but if you fancy going to Peterborough Greyhound Stadium don’t forget to download a voucher.

Everyone’s trying to save cash and this is one night out where you stand a chance of coming home with more dosh than you went out with! There are some great special offers to be had – just take a look at www.peterboroughgreyhounds.com for fabulous two for one deals, the ever popular six pack and the chance to get four main meals for the price of three!

50% OFF @ THE SALON AT FITNESS FIRST The Salon, located in Fitness First, has been open for six months now and they’ve got a great offer in store for both new and existing clients. The offer is to say a big thank you to all clients who’ve made The Salon what it is today, and they’re giving 50 per cent off all hair treatments on June 8 (except for hair extensions and straightening). Also, you’ll automatically be entered into the free prize draw if you have a treatment, which gives you the chance to win a makeover and photo shoot! ESP readers who book a full set of infill or gel nails will receive a complimentary file, shape and varnish on their toes – lovely!

Just quote ESP to receive the offer. For more info call Jacqui on 07811 958599.

LET US EAT CAKE! We hear that Patisserie Valerie, tasty cake shop extraordinaire is set to throw open it’s doors on June 11. The internationally acclaimed continental patisserie is situated on Cathedral Square in the old O2 shop… just try and hold us back!

The award-winning Patisserie was established in 1926 and has been producing handmade pastries and cakes ever since. They also offer breakfasts, lunches, tea and coffee and delivered services for businesses.

SELL YOUR SHOES @ SCHUH Schuh in Queensgate are launching a shoe recycling campaign. For every pair of shoes a customer hands in they’ll receive a £10 Schuh voucher (T&Cs in store - redeem one voucher per pair of shoes purchased. Minimum spend for redemption £30).

It’s an idea that’s already proved a success in their other stores and the shoes are given to the Newlife Foundation who’ll re-sell or recycle them to raise money for disabled and terminally ill children in the UK. The exchange runs through until June 26 and the vouchers are valid until August 21.

SOUTH HOLLAND CENTRE GOES 3D Great news for all you film fans out there as the South Holland Centre in Spalding installs new 3D equipment.

You’ll be able to watch all this summer’s blockbuster movies such as the new Pirates Of The Caribbean and Harry Potter in brilliant high quality 3D. This new technology will also mean they can start screening live national theatre performances, from opera to other major events. So keep an eye out for the latest news and films that will be coming to the screen by visiting www.southhollandcentre.co.uk.

love of rock music from her dad who was always playing air guitar whilst attempting to sing Guns and Roses.

She’s been singing and songwriting since the age of 13 and has been in a number of girl bands playing at holiday parks, clubs and pubs all over the country.

“We would like to thank you for advertising for a singer for us,” says Paul, “because it’s all thanks to you guys that we’ve now got one!

“She has a cracking voice with extensive range and brought new opportunities for the band, this is the best line up yet – it’s watch this space for the future.”

Who needs Britain’s Got Talent – just let ESP spread the word! Good luck Kirsty, hope your first gig goes down a storm.

Paul from local band White Spirit’s been on and has told us that since we appealed for a new singer for the band, they’ve now found one!

Her name is Kirsty King (pictured) and her first performance will be at their gig at the Coach House in Market Deeping on June 18.

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The Davison-Woods band return to their old haunt the Crown Inn on Lincoln Road on June 10 as they kick off the pub’s beer festival.

They were hugely popular there back in the late 70s and early 80s and Mick Davison had such a great nostalgic night when Frankly My Dear played there recently that he wanted to do it all again with his old band mate Les Woods. As Mick and Les only play together now and again here’s hoping it's a good night and plenty of friends and the old crowd who used to get down there turn up!

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POP GOES GREEN FESTIVAL SHOP! The city’s first Pop Up shop will be opened as part of the Green Festival in Peterborough which launches on May 28 and continues through until June 12.

The former Millets store on Bridge Street will be reopened for two weeks and filled by local artists, poets, performers and crafts people.

It's the first time this kind of temporary shop arrangement has been seen in the city centre and organisers hope that if it's successful, more empty shops could be taken over in the future to allow creative groups space to be seen.

It’s all thanks to Eastern Angles Theatre Company and Blok Collective who organise the Overground Arts Jam, Opportunity Peterborough and Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT). It's hoped that free or nearly free workshops will give children and adults a chance to try something new, or learn more with everything from knitting, poetry, creative thinking, and art sessions through to social media use for creatives themselves who want to be seen online.

Space is also being given to Handmade In Peterborough, a network of craftspeople within the city who are offering anyone who makes things a chance to get their items into a retail shop.

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MAMA LIZ’S TURNS CARIBBEAN Mama’s in Stamford has a different flavour this month as they stage a Caribbean double header weekender on June 10 and 11 and then June 17 and 18.

Zeb Roots, the reggae tribute, takes to the stage on Saturday 11 followed by a reggae DJ which should definitely create some summer vibes! Tickets are £5. It’s part of the Caribbean Cook Pot weekends with a tasty buffet for £10.95.

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MODS WITH A TWIST Attention all Mods – we’ve heard about a great new event hitting the Boro on June 18. Bluenotes presents Soul Twist at the new Boro Bar on Oundle Road from 8pm – 12am. DJs include Paul D, Terry the Mod and Julz playing the best from Decca, Stax, Motown and Atlantic.

Take your scooters along for the meet and greet from 1pm-4pm.

GREAT FOOD @ NORTHEAST CORNER Head over to Northeast Corner and take advantage of the great offers they have this month. Whether you fancy a delicious breakfast in the morning or a hearty meal in the evening, they can cater for all. If you pop along one morning with a friend, you can have two yummy full English breakfast’s for just £7.95 when you quote ESP. They’re also promoting a new West Indian menu, where diners can select from a choice of patties, curried meat, fish and dumplings, and take-out for just £5 – now that’s a tasty bargain!

10% OFF @ THE MOP SHOP Trina and the team at the Mop Shop on New Road in Woodston are offering 10% off any hair colour service during the month of June. So if you’re in need of some hair TLC or just fancy a change of colour, you know where to go! They also offer some great beauty treatments ranging from facials, waxing, massage, and spray tanning and even a full wedding package for your special day!

For more information, call the team on 01733 566790.

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Lara Johnson has the ESP round up of the best local summer events…

FAMILY FUN AND BEERS @ NENE VALLEY RAILWAY DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

HITS THE WATER

Head over to Nene Valley Railway family day and beer festival on June 11 for a lovely day out. There’s plenty of entertainment lined-up throughout the day, including live music from one of Peterborough’s favourite bands Pennyless. Enjoy a selection of great real ales, which will be available in the marquee at Wansford Station, and let the kids check out the bouncy wagon, tombola, and clown. Thomas will also be making an appearance at Wansford Yard, so don’t miss out! For more details, call 01780 784444, or visit www.nvr.org.uk. Don’t forget it’s Thomas’ birthday weekend June 25-26.

The Dragon Boat Festival is back for its thirteenth year, and the 40ft Chinese boats are ready to take to the water.

This exciting event at the Embankment will see crews of up to 17 people racing their way up the River Nene to the beat of a drum. Each team gets a minimum of three races so there’s plenty of action every few minutes.

No previous experience is necessary and all boats and equipment are provided so pull a team together and get ready to race the dragon!

Loads of local companies have already entered, such as BBC Radio Cambridgeshire whose Peterborough Breakfast Show presenter Paul Stainton will be taking part along with his team, likely to include a few burly oarsmen to improve on last year’s results no doubt!

Money raised will go towards the East Anglia Children’s Hospices, so it’s all for a good cause and a really good laugh… especially when a few people get wet! There are plenty of bankside stalls and some great entertainment too so it’s a fantastic family day out all round.

If you fancy taking part or going along it’s on Sunday June 19, call Gable Events on 01780 470718 or visit www.dragonboatfestivals.co.uk/peterborough for more details.

ART GALLERY IN HEART OF CITY CENTRE An exciting new art gallery has opened its doors in a unique space above Harriet’s Tearoom in Cumbergate. Active Interiors have designed the gallery, and hope to provide opportunities for some of the best artists to exhibit and sell their work. They’ll also be exhibiting some antique and vintage pieces alongside other paintings and sculptures, encouraging members of the public to pop in and take a look. There’ll be an official VIP opening on June 7, where a certain percentage of ticket sales will be donated to Sue Ryder and ASBAH and another 10 per cent of sales made on the night will also go to both charities. For more info, or to purchase a ticket visit www.activeantiques.com, or call 01733 567500 or 07986 609141.

WORLD FROG RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS A great event in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support is returning for its 15th year, and spectators will get the chance to place their bets on which 8ft high frog will be hopping on to the podium! The Frog Racing Championship has become a firm fixture in the charity calendar, and is a brilliant opportunity for businesses and groups to team up and battle it out to win. In past years, they’ve raised approximately £5,000 and are hoping to beat that this year.

It’s taking place at Peterborough Greyhound Stadium on June 23, and will begin at 6.30pm ready for the first race at 7pm. For more details go to www.theworldfrogracingchampionship.com or call 01733 242715.

EAST OF ENGLAND SHOW We can’t believe it’s that time already but it is! The region’s leading countryside and lifestyle show, the East of England Country Show, returns to the Showground in Peterborough on June 17, 18 and 19.

As ever it’ll be a huge celebration of British farming and rural life with plenty of livestock on show, Shetlands and Shire horses, show jumping, vintage vehicles, country sports, entertainment, stalls and lots of delicious nibbles in the Food Hall!

There’ll be musical entertainment throughout the three days, plus plenty of activities for children and adults alike to take part in. The Peterborough International Orchid Show will be returning for the fourth year, plus there’s the garden design and floral art competition. Shop ‘til you drop at the trade stands and celebrate the start of summer! For ticket prices and details call 0845 600 5445 or go to www.showground.org.uk.

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FENLAND GOT SOUL June will see the very first Fenland Festival of Soul taking place at the popular Plough pub in Farcet Fen. The Plough is known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and great food, and has hosted many events in the past. The festival will be held on the weekend on June 17-19, and it kicks off with sixties soul classics and northern floor fillers ’til the early hours. Saturday June 18 will feature live music from local soul band Motorcity Vipers, followed by a Motown disco throughout the afternoon. Sunday June 19 is a soulful and relaxing day, with a mix of jazz-funk, club classics and ultimate floor fillers.

The event brings together loads of familiar faces from the days of the classic soul era including DJs Ian Gray who currently hosts BBC Radio Cambridgeshire’s Soul Show, Tony Dellar a Cambridge based DJ who’s been at the forefront of the Northern Soul scene for many years, Chris Brown and Steve Allen synonymous with the sixties soul scene and also the jazz funk scene that became prevalent in the seventies.

There’s also the opportunity to camp out for the whole weekend, or you can just visit for the day. You can find out more including ticket prices and booking at www.festivalofsoul.co.uk or call 01733 844307.

FESTIVAL ON THE GREEN Botolph Green is hosting one fun-filled festival during the weekend of June 11 and 12. It’s packed full of loads of family entertainment, food, beer, stalls, funfair rides, raffle… you name it, they’ve got it.

Saturday night will have a wide range of entertainment on the go, with a stand-up comedian, live band and a disco ’til 11pm. During the daytime there’ll be plenty of food and beer available, a fun bike ride for families to take part in, a dog show and a raffle. To find out more, visit www.botolphgreen.net or email john@iodeastern.co.uk.

CELEBRATE ARMED FORCES Armed Forces Day comes to Peterborough for the first time with a special weekend of support for current members and veterans of the armed forces. Held on June 25 and 26 on St John’s Square (the former site of the corn exchange building) charities and organisations including the British Legion and SSAFA will be there as well as representatives from the forces careers office. Holistic therapists, a military band and Dogsthorpe Junior School choir will be providing relaxation and entertainment.

PETERBOROUGH HAS TALENT The big Peterborough Has Talent event promises to be the biggest and best yet. Singers, dancers, magicians and comedians… this year’s show has it all! Expect to be entertained and wowed as the final acts battle it out at the Key Theatre for your vote to take the title for 2011!

JAILBREAK CONVICTS WANTED! OK Prison Break fans, how far could you travel in 24 hours with no money? Now’s your chance to find out. Sue Ryder fundraisers in Peterborough have thrown down the challenge to anyone crazy enough to dress up as convicts to take part in their sponsored Jailbreak this month.

Teams will ‘escape’ from HMP Prison in Peterborough at 4pm on Friday June 24 using their charm, powers of persuasion and ability to blag to get as far away as possible and at the same time raising lots of cash for the Sue Ryder Hospice at Thorpe Hall.

Entry’s £12 per person with a minimum of two in a team and jailbreakers must be 18 or over.

Anyone who’d like to take part can register on line at www.sueryder.org or contact Jackie on 01733 330060 or email thorpe.fundraising@sueryder.org for more info.

Previous winners have gone on to support JLS and perform at the Christmas Lights Switch On ceremony. All funds raised by the show will go to the Papworth Trust and the Mayor of Peterborough’s Charities. Go talent spotting on Saturday June 18 with the junior show at 2.30pm and the adult show at 7.30pm. Tickets: £9 (£6 children). Family tickets available for £25 (two adults and two children). Box office: 01733 207239.

SPEEDWAY ACTION Peterborough are backing new skipper Nicki Pedersen to lead the side into the play-offs.

And the Readypower Panthers believe their stuttering start to the new season will ensure they peak at the right time. The city side are in the lower reaches of the Elite League but that’s only because they were hit by a string of postponements which has left them lagging way behind their nine rivals.

Team boss Trevor Swales said: “The league table gives a totally false impression but normally riders benefit from racing often. We end May having had only seven

matches – most of the other teams will have had at least double that so there’s a lot of catching up to do.”

The lack of early season home matches has been a particular handicap for new signings Linus Sundström, 20, and Kacper Gomolski, 18.

But they’ve settled in superbly and both have become big crowd favourites already with Polish teenager Gomolski wowing fans with his extravagant victory wheelies every time he’s won a race.

Catch them in action on Thursday May 26 v Birmingham, 7.30pm, Monday May 30 v King’s Lynn, 4.30pm, Monday June 13 v Birmingham, 7.30pm and on Monday July 4 v Poole. www.peterboroughpanthers.co

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Event PETERBOROUGH FESTIVAL Summer’s finally here and we’re getting in the carnival spirit as the Peterborough Festival kicks off 16 days of arts and entertainment throughout the city…

This year Vivacity, the city’s new culture and leisure trust leads the way and they’ve made a few changes.

For the first time the Heritage Weekend will start the festival on the opening weekend of June 25-26 and the festivities in Central Park will provide the finale on the weekend of July 9-10.

The Mayor’s Parade will start things off in style with a much bigger carnival style celebration which ESP will be taking part in, and two days of free live entertainment in the park. On the Saturday The Magic Numbers headline, while on the Sunday The Futureheads are followed by a free picnic in the park style orchestral concert as the festival reaches its climax.

Chief Executive of Vivacity, Kevin Tighe told ESP– “We’ve worked extremely hard this year to try and get something for everyone with the emphasis on quality and reaching out to the whole community to really bring art to the people.”

Funded by the City Council, sponsors and boosted by a £50,000 grant from the Arts Council the event will see a range of new additions under the Festival Plus banner, bringing unseen acts to the city.

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS Saturday June 25 and Sunday June 26

FESTIVAL PLUS There are a range of new events under the Festival Plus banner this year including a great night of comedy and poetry with Richard Tyrone in the Key Theatre Studio on Wednesday June 29 – a free event brought to you by Speakeasy.

THE HERITAGE WEEKEND Cathedral Square and the cathedral precincts will come alive with a feast of living history events. Over 300 costumed re-enactors from some of the best history groups will bring the Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Medieval knights, Roundheads and Napoleonic redcoats to life right in the heart of Peterborough. There’ll be encampments, live battles, archery, falconry, period music and much, much more!

Variety at the Key Theatre is another free event on Friday July 8. Slightly Fat Features bring you their brilliant vaudeville-style show packed with heart-stopping stunts and classic comedy.

Barbershopera – Apocalypse No! is a double award-winning show which played to rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe and London’s West End. Catch barbershop’s funniest quartet here on Sunday July 3 at the Key Theatre, tickets £5.

On June 28 catch Hugh Hughes In… 360 at the Key Theatre on his first visit to Peterborough with his award-winning show.

Saturday July 9 – Sunday July 10

CENTRAL PARK WEEKEND The Mayor’s Carnival Parade leaves the city centre at 11am with over 2,500 participants led by Binbot making their way to Central Park – there’ll be some surprises this year so don’t miss the start in Cathedral Square!

Saturday June 25

AN EVENING WITH DR DAVID STARKEY The historian and broadcaster, recently seen on Jamie’s Dream School comes to Peterborough Cathedral to give a talk on the six wives of King Henry VIII, all in the shadow of the tomb of Katherine of Aragon. Tickets are £10/£8 concessions on 01733 207239.

There’ll be free live music, performance and arts in the Park from 12pm - 8.15pm all weekend with an acoustic tent, arts zone and youth stage. Expect Covent Garden-style street artists and performers from around the world!

The Magic Numbers headline the main stage on Saturday at 6.45pm while Orchestra Da Camera bring the festival to a close at 7pm on Sunday with songs from the musicals and some West End singers.

Saturday July 9 Friday July 1 – Monday July 4

LUMINARIUM The Architects Of Air bring their latest structure Levity III to Cathedral Square. Enter this fantastic sculpture filled with light and colour with over 60 triangular domes for a truly unique experience.

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ESP PARTIES @ THE FESTIVAL! See the ESP Dance Crew in the Mayor’s Carnival Parade at 11am and on stage at Central Park on Saturday July 9.

Keep an eye on www.espmag.co.uk or join our Facebook page for all the latest news and see www.vivacity-peterborough.com for the full line up.

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

TAKE THAT TRIBUTE NIGHT The Holiday Inn West has a great night in store this month, with a Take That tribute with all the very best hits from the band. Throughout the evening you can sing your heart out to all the songs you know and love, whilst enjoying a two course dinner. The evening will be full of entertainment with a disco too – so you can let your hair down and have a boogie! It’s on June 17, full tickets are £24.95, and for entertainment only £15. To book call 01733 289988.

WIND IN THE WILLOWS Join Mole, Badger, Ratty and Mr Toad as they ride along the road of friendship in this great performance based on the classic novel.

This new adaptation is witty and adventurous and is here to delight the next generation of kids… and parents too! It’s coming to the Key Theatre from June 2 – 4 at 7pm Thursday, and 1.30pm and 4.30pm Friday and Saturday. Tickets are £12 £9 for under 16s. Box office: 01733 207239.

DANCE TO A NEW YORK BOOGIE RHYTHM

DINNER LADIES: SECOND HELPING Following last year’s hugely successful world premiere of Dinner Ladies, the catering staff of BBC TV’s hit sitcom are returning to the Key Theatre with a new show. Get ready to step into the world of the staff canteen of HWD Electronics, it’s weird, it’s wonderful, and one of the funniest stage plays currently on tour. Don’t miss out on the chance to see Andrew Dunn and Sue Devaney from the original TV series – you really won’t be disappointed! It’s on at the Key Theatre from June 13 – 15, tickets start at £16.50. Box office: 01733 207239.

MAGICAL CINDERELLA

The Polka Dot Academy dancers are back with their third annual dance show this June. The performance takes you to the streets of New York and follows the characters that make the Big Apple swing. There’ll be loads of different dance styles, from street jazz, world dance, hip hop, and cheerleading, and promises to be an upbeat, fast paced show which will keep audiences entertained right the way through. It’s on at the South Holland Centre in Spalding on June 18 at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets are £11, or £40 per family. Box office: 01775 764777.

Vienna Festival Ballet is coming to Stamford Corn Exchange with a new show based on one of the best known fairytales, Cinderella. There’ll be some fantastic dancing accompanied by a specially commissioned score, and music from Rossini’s most famous operas, La Cenerentola, adding to the magical fantasy world of the ballet Cinderella. It’s a great night out for all the family on June 4 at 6.30pm, tickets are £18.50 for adults, and £11 for children. Box office: 01780 766455.

JANE MCDONALD She’s been described as Britain’s favourite diva, and is coming to our city with a sensational evening of music lined-up for all her doting fans! Jane made some record breaking appearances across the UK last year, and truly entertains audiences all night long. She’s sure to have you on your feet and singing along until the show’s over. She’ll be performing at The Broadway Theatre on June 11 at 7.30pm. Tickets start at £26.50. Box office: 0844 850 0 850.

PSYCHIC SALLY ON THE ROAD Psychic to the stars Sally Morgan is on a national tour, and will be stopping by at the Cresset to share her medium skills with the audience. She’s worked with many high profile celebrities and is one of the world’s top mediums. Sally has done readings of many people who’ve experienced a personal tragedy and loss, and uses her skills to help and comfort them. If you’re a fan of her TV show or just curious to see what may happen, then book now. She’ll be on at 7.30pm on June 30, tickets are £22.50. Box office: 01733 265705.

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FLAMENCO FEVER WITH VIDA Inspired by the Mexican festival El Dia De Los Muertos, the Fiesta Flamenco and Free Spirit dance company are taking to the stage with a new fiery performance.

Vida is traditionally performed in remembrance of loved ones – and the great professional cast are ready to perform their stunning contemporary routines. It’s on at the South Holland Centre in Spalding on June 8 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £10, box office: 01775 764777.

FIVE BLUE HAIRED LADIES SITTING ON A GREEN PARK BENCH Shaftesbury Productions have a great show in store at the Broadway Theatre this month.

There’s a brilliant celebrity cast, starring Anne Charleston from Neighbours, Lorraine Chase from Emmerdale, Chris Beeny and Tom Owen from Last Of The Summer Wine, award winning recording artist and actress Anita Harris and finally Frazer Hines from Emmerdale Farm. This hilarious story is based around the lives of five wonderful women, on the cusp of sixty-something and going on eighteen! Join them as they take you through fond and painful memories, as they prepare to leave the bench for the last time! It’s on from June 14 – June 18. Tickets range from £15 to £22.50. Box office: 0844 850 0 850.

LADIES NIGHT Girls, the perfect hen party event is taking place at the Cresset this June, so get your handbags out and your make-up on! Ladies night is going to be the hottest night of the month, with some hunky male strippers, a sumptuous buffet, plenty of bubbly to go round (and hunky male waiters serving it!) plus a fantastic disco for you to have a good old boogie! If it’s just a good night out or a great idea for a mate’s hen do – get booking now. It’s on June 24 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £16.50, for group bookings, call 01733 842500.

IMAGES OF DANCE A great cast of talented young dancers present a brilliant ballet evening for all the family as they celebrate the dance company’s 21st birthday.

The show will feature music from Mozart, Tchaikovsky and Fauré plus some stunning choreography from Matthew Hart from the Royal Ballet. Inspiration has been taken from some of the best loved ballets such as Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake and the Nutcracker, and it’s been shaken up to create a chaotic yet beautiful performance. It’s on at the Key Theatre on June 27 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £12.50, box office: 01733 207239.

FOOTLOOSE AND FANCY FREE Students from the Rebecca Dear School Of Dance are back and ready to entertain audiences with a new energetic dance show. The show will feature several dance styles, ranging from ballet and tap to modern and jazz. It’s a performance that will suit all ages and tastes, and will be on at the South Holland Centre in Spalding on June 11 at 6.30pm. Tickets are £8, box office: 01775 764777.

Summer

Events

Ladies of Peterborough this is a rallying call for you all to show what us girls are made of and to step it out for Cancer Research. We don’t need athletes we just need girls with a pair of trainers who can walk, jog or run the 5km course in this year’s Race For Life.

Numbers are down which is seriously bad news for the charity and we aim to do something about it! After completing the Midnight Walk last month our Face of ESP Lauren Hughes is now slipping her trainers back on to take part in Race For Life in Peterborough.

The Stamford event was a huge success at Burghley Park as you can see in this month’s Stamford Calling on page 22 of this issue, but now it’s time for the Boro girls to make their mark!

ESP’s own Wickedly Perceptive columnist Sarah Tempest is a big supporter and says it’s a life changing event – “I've been a passionate supporter of Race for Life since I ran my first one in 1999. I loved it so much that I became a commentator and have now presented around 50 Race for Life events around the country. I'd like to wish Lauren and everyone else taking part a huge amount of luck and hope you have a fabulous time. It really is a fantastic event to be part of.”

Race for Life in Peterborough has moved to the Embankment this year and takes place on Saturday June 12 at 11am. So far, almost 2,000 women have entered but the figure is well short of the number of participants hoped for by the charity.

Hayley Gunn-Bruce, Peterborough event manager for Cancer Research UK, told ESP – “It could be that many women have simply forgotten to enter this year or, having completed the 5k event previously, feel that they don’t need to take part

GREEN FESTIVAL SWISH Peterborough fashionistas can show off their eco credentials by recycling some of their unwanted clobber and refreshing their wardrobe this month.

If you haven’t been to a Swish before you simply take along up to six good quality items of clothes, accessories, bags (even books) and then on the night you can swap your items for others – easy!

It’s a great way to bag some free items plus ESP’s style guru Sue Donnelly will help show how one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. Sue will give you a guide to what suits you best so even your swaps will be wise fashion choices you’ll really wear!

Tickets are £5 and it’s on from 6pm to 9pm with delicious organic nibbles from Riverford.

It’s on Thursday June 2 above Westgate Department Store, entry from Park Road.

Booking essential on 01733 866437 or email penny.fletcher@pect.org.uk

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again. But we want to remind these women just how important their contribution is. One-in-three people are diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives and research is very expensive. The only way we can beat the disease is with their help. So we are urging mums, grans, daughters, sisters, friends and work-mates to enter as soon as possible.”

Come on girls – you can walk it in around an hour, you probably cover that on a shopathon in Queensgate on a Saturday!

Who will you race for? Register now at www.raceforlife.org or call 0871 641 1111.

GREEN GEAR @ TRASHION SHOW Peterborough’s City College and ESP Magazine present a fabulous Trashion Show in Queensgate on Thursday June 9 as part of this year’s Green Festival.

The ESP Dance Crew will open the catwalk shows at 3pm and 6pm compered by our very own Sarah Tempest. Face of ESP Lauren Hughes will be among the models showcasing recycled and refashioned outfits brought to life by students at the college.

It’s time to make more of our clothes and there’s never been a better time to save cash and help save the planet by putting sewing skills to good

Photo: Lisa Miles

This race needs you!

Of course the ESP crew will be there to cheer you on and welcome you back so you could find yourself in next month’s mag. They’re also looking for cheerleaders and any community groups or schools to officially cheer on the girls too, so get in touch if you can help.

use which are taught at City College or by shopping for new looks at charity shops.

The day kicks off in Queensgate at 10am and includes demonstrations by Lush cosmetics, Zumba fitness displays at 11am, a rags to riches make-over at 12.00 with ESP’s style guru Sue Donnelly, Arbonne cosmetics and the Vintage and Retro store. There’s plenty more throughout the day with hair demos by Pkai at 5pm and a booksigning with Julie Hill, author of the Secret Life Of Stuff at Waterstones on Bridge Street at 5.30pm.

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Business Lunch

Try our business lunch where you can dine for just £6.69. You can choose one starter, one main course and one side dish (rice or naan).

Enjoy the delights of our authentic cuisine in our sumptuous restaurant in a relaxing atmosphere.

Our menu offers a range of delicious traditional Indian delicacies, cooked to order by our professional chefs.

Peterborough’s Finest Indian Cuisine

We also have a Take-away service available.

MY SHOES DON'T GO WITH HIS CAR...

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Research in the British Journal of Psychology confirms women fancy a man with a flash car because 'it can be exchanged for things important to their wellbeing like food or protection'. Yeah right. Sell your car and she'll take a new pair of Jimmy Choos over a slap-up meal every time.

Pep Cipriano

SHE WILL BE MINE! Here I am pictured sitting on the embodiment of cool at Europe’s biggest outdoor bike show, the BMF, which is held annually at the East of England Showground.

It’s a (wait for it) Harley Davidson XL 1200N Sportster. I’ve been thinking. If everyone who reads this magazine donates £1 to my ‘I need a Harley’ fund then I reckon I’d easily be able to get one because they’re only around £8k.

PEDDLING FOR PROSTATE CAUSE

And as a gesture of my goodwill I’d name-check in this column everyone who donated £1. So, a quid to see your name in print… what are you waiting for?!

The crew at Man About Town’s sponsors Balderston are swapping horse power for peddle power when they jump on their saddles in a bid to raise £500 for the Prostate Cancer Charity on Father’s Day June 19.

JAZZING UP A ROAST

I’ll be taking part in the ‘fun’ 20-mile cycle ride, which starts from their Hampton showroom (finishes there too) at 10am. The guys tell me they’ll do it in “two to three hours” (wishful thinking, I’ve seen fitter 90 year-olds riding mobility scooters). I’ve arranged for paramedics to be on standby for a couple of the lads in particular.

Entry’s £10 for each adult and children aged 16 or under go free. It’s a worthy cause made even better with energyboosting bacon butties served up before start time.

The ride will mainly follow dedicated cycle routes with the odd road thrown in for good measure. For entry details call TJ on: 01733 565470.

The Vineyard is fast becoming the place to be seen at in town and I can now vouch for it being the place for Sunday roast too.

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Girls: get ready...

It’s that time of year again…the scouting has begun. The search for a new Face of ESP is on! Girls, you know what to do…

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Detail makes the difference to an eating out experience and The Vineyard’s devil in their roast dinner detail is the accompaniment of jazz with your meal.

By jazz I don’t mean the successful men’s eau de toilette from the 1990s (I was always a Fahrenheit man). I’m referring to jazz music – and it’s the real thing too. A small band of jazz musicians are playing away while you’re busy tucking into Sunday’s mouthwatering best.

The live music isn’t at all intrusive, if anything it helped my digestion (swallowing whole roast spuds is etiquette personified). Best of all the experience is free between 12 noon and 4pm (roast served 12-8pm).

HOW TO SPOIL A GOOD WALK It’s ironic the one game I’m absolutely rubbish at – golf – is advertised on this page. “Book now for a FREE 15 mins trial”…mmm…I just might, as long as I can drive a caddy…

>> Jake – are you reading this in the Chinese? >> Donna – thanks for looking after us. Top brulee. x >> David P – don’t forget I can play a cameo! >> Pete – when we back on air? >> Juelz – get a new phone >> Butu – “Roman Holiday” is ready to ride…

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LIONS ROAR TO BOND THEME Our Face of ESP Lauren Hughes never needs asking twice when there’s a glitzy invitation to get her glad rags on. It was the Peterborough Lions end of season awards bash and the theme for the night was James Bond (see Paparazzi page 31).

The evening was a swanky affair with ball gowns and tuxedos. The only blot on the landscape was yours truly showing up in a t-shirt and jeans and heading straight for the hand gun vodka fountain. That look on my face is so attractive I know.

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BEERS AT BORO BAR! It took a dozen goes at getting a photo of Boro Bar licensee Chris (the ginger haired one) with his eyes open, which meant the pint I’m pictured with was my fourth. His eyes finally lit up to the call of a word that rhymes with “bits”.

Anyway, Chris and manager Ross re-opened the former Boy’s Head pub on Oundle Road in April. They now have live music every Friday and Saturday with karaoke on Thursdays.

Oddly, Jager-bombs are their best seller so far!

The bar is kitted out with big screens to watch the goggle box on and the boys are working on introducing a poker night too. For details of bands playing call Ross on: 07927 516759.

Well done guys. Mines a Guinness next time…

BAR SOUNDS RIGHT UP MY STREET! Yet another city centre bar for us to enjoy this summer. I really like the sound of this one. North Street Bar opens this month where Mellilo's / Pussy Galores used to be (the old Masonic hall) on North Street.

This independent venue run by local businessman Lee Clarke and his wife Teresa is decked out with furniture and mirrors sourced from vintage shops and auction houses. A brave move but it works beautifully, there's nowhere else like it in Peterborough.

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Special events available including, stag nights, corporate events and birthday parties.

License bar and food available Sky TV Discount structure available Open 7 days a week See our website for more details Booking essential

It's homely and perfect to unwind in after a hard day's work with cocktails and a good selection of wines, champagnes and draught beers on the drinks menu.

Music-wise (and this sounds right up my street) expect plenty of funk, soul and indie music. North Street Bar has a license until 3.30am on Fridays and Saturdays too, making it a great late night venue.

I'm feeling a 'drinks after work' session coming on... I'm needing some James Brown...

Stress

Yep some suffer more than others. Take Lindsay Lohan for example, she’s so stressed at being famous for nothing that it allegedly makes her steal, snort drugs and drink more than Sue Ellen ever did.

Anyway, here’s what stress means to me: Double quilted, rash, Radio 5 Live, Graeme Souness, “bike the bridge”, maps, blusher, bolted, sweaty, ride, restructure, glossing, Caffe Nero, Jelly Babies, pads, Nazionale, IBS, Post Office, follow-through, waistband and Audrina.

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LOCAL

FASHION

Lauren

Red skirt £20 Vero Moda,

ripe jacket Navy st£45 Vero Moda,

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BB Dakota, £60

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Kerry

Denim jacket Vero Moda, £38

Navy star dress Vero Moda, £28

Grey bag Boutique, £18

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Summer Fun Have fun dressing up in this summer's hottest trends from Westgate Department Store.

Celebrate easy breezy summer fashion with some of this season’s leading trends like red, white and blue, floral, nautical and the modern take on jumpsuits.

Floaty florals can compliment any figure, and can make any look flirty and feminine. Lauren’s kimono-style floral shirt is one take on the look but florals are everywhere and are ideal for lazy summer days.

For an American influence, try something starry like the navy dress Kerry’s modelling and add denim to keep it casual.

Keep on trend this summer by investing in something stripy for a nautical influence to your look, like this gorgeous jacket Lauren’s wearing and match with red and white.

Jumpsuits are big this season and are a fun alternative for summer. Black or one colour jumpsuits mean you can go wild with your accessories to brighten them up.

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This month it’s happy birthday to swish city centre jewellers Faze 4 in Peterborough.

It’s been a year since this fab jewellery store on Long Causeway threw open its doors just up from Boots, offering the most stunning range of accessories to help you stand out from the crowd.

In the last year Faze 4 has certainly moved forward and has added to its fantastic range of Pandora jewellery with celebs favourite –Thomas Sabo – and now exclusively stocks Coeur de Lion and Swarovski.

It might be Faze 4’s 1st birthday but it’s an ideal excuse to give yourself a present so, with new Thomas Sabo and Pandora charms just in, pop in and see what’s on your gift list!

Faze 4, 21 Long Causeway, Peterborough www.mooreandscrupps.co.uk

“Coeur de Lion is a beautifully colourful range that you can dress up or down. The silver parts won’t tarnish either so it’ll always look shiny and gorgeous,” explains Amy the manageress.

New range from Coeur de Lion

Photos: Chris Brudenell

Gift wrapping service

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“We’re exclusive Peterborough stockists of the Thomas Sabo watches and the jewellery range is really popular now with stars like Katy Perry a big fan of these distinctive pieces.”

You’re spoilt for choice in Faze 4 with statement looks that’ll definitely be added to your gift list once you take a look, including Hot Diamonds and Skagen watches. If you’re buying for someone else though the staff here have the answer. They pride themselves on their product knowledge and expertise so can make sure you get just the right piece. You’ll most likely find they remember you too as they take time to chat and there’s no pressure to buy. They’re so friendly in fact that one of their regular customers, Julie, has just joined the team!

If you can’t see just what you want Faze 4 is one of five stores in the Moore & Scrupps group which means they can quickly order stock in from other stores. They offer free Pandora bracelet cleaning and gift wrapping comes as standard so whether you’re buying a present or treating yourself, it’s job done in style!

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and Swarovski

Exclusive stockists of Thomas Sabo and Coeur De Lion Jewellery in Peterborough

21 Long Causeway, Peterborough, 01733 551182 www.mooreandscrupps.co.uk

Time to enter... it could be you!

FaceofESP’11

Yes this could be YOUR year to be the new superstar about town – but only if you enter!

The search for the new Face of ESP starts now! We’re looking for an ordinary girl to turn into our very own star and it could be you we make a ‘face’ about town.

Last year’s winner Lauren Hughes has been living it up and loving every minute. Getting yourself on the way to stepping into Lauren’s high heels couldn’t be easier – just get the lip gloss on and send us a pic with the online entry form on www.faceofesp.co.uk.

We’re looking for a girl with personality, who looks after herself and who can really represent the spirit of ESP Magazine. In return we’ll make you a local celebrity and shower you with fabulous prizes!

The unbelievable prize fund includes all the hair styling, beauty treatments and pampering you’ll need to look fab for us at all your celebrity appearances as well as shopping sprees to die for, gifts and loads and loads of goodies. Plus, you’ll join the ESP team at all the best events, guest star at openings, balls and special occasions throughout the year and get to experience more than you can dream of. It’ll be a year to remember so you must be able to commit to the role for the full 12 months.

The big Face of ESP Finals Night is on Friday September 9 at the fabulous Holiday Inn West in Peterborough, so go on… give it a try!

For more details just call 01733 579707.

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Stamford CALLING

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Matty Speaks...

My Sneaky Peek At Nick’s Plans I was lucky enough to be invited to have a look around what will be the new venue where the London Inn used to be by Nick Pistolas. Although the new project is still at building site status you can already see that when finished this new venue is really gonna be something special. That’s all I’m going to say for now!

Watch this space Stamford…

Dig The New BreeD! eP Stamford’s indie mods, the Harrington Blues, have completed recording their debut EP. Starting out back in February this five piece Brit/indie band from Stamford/Peterborough are making a name with their brash lyrics and catchy riffs. Inspired by Brit life, thoughts from a beer mat and a bit of modernist subculture they spend many a day/night at The Shed Studio, scratching up on their songs ready to entertain the nation!

The first number, Getting Late, bops along like a modern day Housemartins Happy Hour, with a catchy chant-along chorus that name checks Stamford’s late great Quayhole Kates. Deadhead Doorman has a great move-it-and-shake-it vibe with Josh Goodwin cranking out cheeky vocals that remind me of one of my favourite frontmen Pete Shelly.

The third track Modernist Subculture and the more mellow Liability both have a groove that’s reminiscent of Modern Life Is Rubbish, Blur era. Each song has its own great individual twang to it and I really rate this band. I reckon they’re certainly gonna be a band to watch out for in the future. Catch the lads live at Greetham Music and Ale Festival on May 28, the Toreador Stamford, on May 29, the new Boro Bar on Oundle Road in Peterborough on June 11 and Mama Liz's in Stamford July 2.

Double Festival to make up for Riverside no go Two venues in town will be putting on their own mini festivals on July 2.

Stamford lad and local DJ Matt Taylor has been busy organising summer DJ festival Awakening at the Scotgate in Stamford. The event will run from 12 midday until 2.30am in the morning and as well as the many DJs they have playing, there’ll also be food on sale. Advance tickets are available from www.dontstayin.com.

The next is Rockin The Garden which will be on at the Lord Burghley beer garden from 12 midday to 1pm. There’ll be four bands including the fantastic Groove Cartel, the Triptic Billies and yours truly Matt Zilch and The Meizters plus one more to be added.

There’ll also be seven DJs which will include Dave Dews, Safe & Sound, Justin Wilson and Nicky Bell.

This is a free event held with the purpose of raising money for a little boy who lives locally and needs a bone marrow transplant. It’ll be free entry with a voluntary donations bucket! I’ll have more info on this event next month.

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The Latest Gossip Debut Gig!

The Latest Gossip are a band made up of three 14 year-old boys from in and around Stamford.

They go by the genre of pop-punk/indie-rock with a healthy dose of post-hardcore thrown in for good measure. The band, who’ve been together for 4-5 months are looking to make themselves heard on the music scene and hope that you’ll be seeing a lot more of them in the near future.

Their main influences are, You Me At Six, Kids In Glass Houses, The Beatles and Asking Alexandria. Catch their debut gig supporting my new Brit Pop tribute band Cool Britannia, at the Corn Exchange on June 3. Check out the lads at www.myspace.com/ihearttlg

GOOD MUSIC - GOOD DEALS - GOOD TIMES

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PAPARAZZI Race For Life I was out with my camera this month at the Race For Life at Burghley Park to support all the girlies in my family running the Race For Life! Taking part were my mum, Aunty Jane, sister Sarah and cousin Laura all doing their bit to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Burghley Park was transformed into a sea of pink as 4,000 racers walked, jogged or ran a 5km loop of the grounds. There certainly was a great vibe down there and it’s quite moving to see what some of the women running have written on their individual race sheets pinned to their shirts.

Finishing the race was an achievement for all who ran and it was an important day for so many remembering loved ones who’ve lost their lives to cancer. Let’s hear it for the girls!

FRIDAY 17TH JUNE

SCHOOL

DiSco Free shots for school

Free B4 11pm & BUY 1 GET 1 FREE BOTTLES 10pm ‘til 2.30am.

The biggest party tunes from the 1970’s – 2011.

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SATURDAY 25TH JUNE Ministry Of Sound Addicted To Bass Tour.

10pm ‘til 3am The Wideboys return to Central by popular demand alongside MC Majestic.

Expect Dubstep, UK Garage, Funk House and D&B.

Brownes - £1 Vs Flavours & Carlsberg until 10.30pm & £2 Jagerbombs all night

BROWNES EVERY NIGHT

£1 Drinks

£1 A DRINK - VK / CARLSBERG / VS FLAVOURS / WILD SHOOTERS / DOUBLE UP SPIRITS WED & THURSDAY - ALL NIGHT FRIDAY - TILL 10.30 ( 3 bottles £5 after ) SATURDAY - till 10 ( 3 bottles £5 after ) BROWNES - THE ORIGINAL PARTY VENUE

JAGERBOMBS £2 EVERY NIGHT! CALL FOR VIP HEN AND BIRTHDAY ENTRY

R.O.A.R – management reserve the right to withdraw promotions and nights without prior notice – over 18s only. Join our Facebook group.

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

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MAKE GROOM FOR YOUR DAD THIS FATHER’S DAY Love your dad but wish he’d get rid of those unsightly stray hairs or tame those bushy eyebrows? Then look no further as Tweezerman has some great grooming gifts perfect for Father’s Day. Their Deluxe Trimmer, £15, really is a novel way of removing nasal hairs minus the pain! Simply squeeze the handles on this unique design, making the interior blades turn, neatly cutting those unsightly hairs without pulling.

The Ingrown hair/Splintertweeze just £10, is a must have for dads as it’s perfect for stubble, ingrown hairs and splinters.

If your dad needs a bit more of a helping hand with his grooming then treat him to the Tweezerman Essential Grooming Kit containing four father-friendly tools to leave your dad greatly groomed and hair-free.

To find out more about Tweezerman products call 0845 262 1731.

THE TAN COMMANDMENTS Want to achieve a natural looking tan that’s perfect for you? Whether you’re going to Bognor or Barbados follow these top tips to fake it like a pro this summer...

1) Prepare skin properly. Exfoliate 24 hours before application to remove dead skin to achieve the best results.

2) Map out your body in stages, starting with your face, then neck and shoulders working your way down. Leave hands and feet ‘til last. Use a fake tan with bronzer in so you can see where you’ve been.

3) If you’re fair skinned use a gradual self-tan to achieve the right shade. You want it to be subtle and radiant.

4) Try to avoid washing your hands for about eight hours after initial application or you’ll have tanned arms but white hands – a real tell-tale sign.

5) Maintain your fake tan by moisturising every day. You could also mix a little fake tan with your moisturiser to really give you that radiant look and help avoid that blotchy fading period.

6) Don’t worry about making mistakes – fix them by mixing together sugar, sea salt, lemon and lime juice and massage into the necessary areas with warm water and a flannel.

BRETTON BOOT CAMP Neil Carr, a group exercise specialist with over 10 years experience in the fitness industry along with two other personal trainers, has set up Boot Camp training sessions at the Hockey Club in Bretton Gate.

Sessions are currently on a Saturday morning at 10am but they plan to hold one on Sundays at the same time along with more morning and evening classes in the near future.

They use tractor tyres, empty beer barrels and various other equipment in a combination of fun, enjoyable exercises to help make you move better, feel better and look better. Anyone of any age and fitness level can attend classes as each exercise has three levels to it – beginner, intermediate and advanced, so there’s something to suit everyone.

So, if you feel like your current fitness regime isn’t working for you email info@performancebootcamps.co.uk for more info.

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SAFEGUARD YOUR CROWN JEWELS BOYS! June is Everyman Male Cancer Awareness Month which aims to raise awareness and money to help fund research into prostate and testicular cancers. The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) is home to the UK’s leading male cancer campaign and has the first and only centre dedicated to male cancer research – the Everyman Centre.

Testicular cancer is the most common form of cancer in men aged 15-44 with roughly 2,000 cases a year in the UK whilst prostate cancer has become the most common cancer in men, overtaking lung cancer and affecting more than 37,000 men each year in the UK. To help support the campaign various companies such as Asda and Ted Baker are kindly donating a percentage from sales of certain items to Everyman.

Menkind are also showing their support by donating 5 per cent of the profits on various items during their Father’s Day promotion (May 31 – June 19). Items include a 80s iPhone case (£13), a BBQ tool set (£25) and Star Trek Kirk bath robe (£45) and many more.

As well as buying the various items above, you can do your bit to help support male cancer research this June by taking part in their fun Turn Blue events! You could Turn Blue in your office at work, in school or even just with a group of friends. Download your fundraising pack free by visiting www.everymancampaign.org or by calling 0800 731 9468.

SaVi

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Two school friends who ended up pursuing the dream of becoming hairdressers have now fulfilled their ultimate ambition to open a salon of their own.

SaVi on Oundle Road has seen the former First Aid centre (and bridal shop before that) transformed into a gorgeous boutique style salon run by Samantha and Vicky.

“We’ve both known each other since we were 11 yearsold and then ended up training and working together as hairdressers locally,” explains Vicky. “Then we both took a break to have kids but have always aspired to run a salon.

“We’re great friends and intend to reflect that to our clients, offering a friendly, affordable but high quality service where you don’t have to pay over the odds to look great.”

SaVi has a lovely boutique chic feel which looks fabulous and a welcoming atmosphere where they aim to treat your individual needs.

It’s ideally situated just outside the city centre and has the benefit of free off-road parking, is open six days a week and is open late on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

ESP OFFER SaVi currently offer cut and blow dry at £28, colours start at £26 and the salon offers treatments such as the Brazilian Blowdry for amazing results on frizzy hair, plus bridal and prom styling. There’s 20 per cent off for ESP readers this month so give them a call on 01733 310222.

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Just take a look at Face of ESP Lauren Hughes as you’ve never seen her before.

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wow factor In the hands of top city stylist Kai Wan from P.Kai hair she really has been given a celebrity make-over. While stars regularly wow us with their statement hairstyles, Kai wanted to show that you too can reinvent yourself without it costing a fortune.

With a stunning look created by make-up artist Lisa Hinks of Hollywood Glam in Bourne and outfits to die for by Peterborough fashion designer Enya Mooney, this incredible transformation by P.Kai hair really takes your breath away.

P.Kai’s two city salons have built a fine reputation for creating the most amazing up-dos with real wow factor. Owner and head stylist Kai teaches for Wella and passes on his expertise to his professional team of stylists – each of whom have their own unique take on hairdressing. So, whatever look you want P.Kai will have the stylist to achieve it.

“People are far more adventurous these days and with stars like Cheryl Cole and Danni Minogue – who’s the queen of changing her style from the basis of a simple bob – people take inspiration,” says Kai. “Lauren’s basic look has been completely given a bold new slant by styling it differently and this is achievable for everyone. Your hair is an easy and instant way to brighten up your look. What’s more from around £25 upwards you can achieve results like this.

There’s so much doom and gloom about I say be ballsy and go for it!”

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ESP’s Susan Saunders grabs an exclusive interview with Katie Price in Peterborough.

One thing I was surprised to discover is that after receiving Tweets of support from fan Adele Hancock, 14, from Nottinghamshire, Katie contacted Adele and offered her some oneon-one time in a ‘meet and greet’ session.

Somewhat baffled at the display so far and in general at the whole Katie Price experience, I asked what she felt there was left to achieve.

OK, so what do we really know about Katie Price? We know that she has three children (Harvey, Junior and Princess Tiaamii), was married to Peter Andre, twice, was briefly married (even though some of us silently willed her not to) to Alex Reid and she’s famous for speaking her mind.

To try and avoid conducting a biased interview (I quite like her), I approached my Facebook friends to gauge opinion and was slightly overwhelmed by the ‘Marmite effect’ she has on people – some really aren’t too keen!

Needless to say, I was expecting the unexpected when I interviewed Katie at her recent book signing at Waterstones in Peterborough. After being inundated with paparazzi requests and posing provocatively for the cameras, Katie then suddenly appearing quite shy, disappeared behind the Waterstones banner. With paps still trying to get unflattering pictures of her this was where we ended up having our chat!

Could the bashfulness be due to holiday jetlag? Perhaps; or maybe it was more to do with the rough ride she’s been receiving in the press over the last six months. Who knows?

Happy to be back in Peterborough, Katie went on to sign her most recent book, a novel called Paradise, for a stream of eager and screaming fans, although she’s due to release another one hot of the back of it in July, called Combat Girl (you read it here first)!

This was somehow a different woman to the one I was expecting; ‘normal’ straight blonde hair, grey leggings and a checked shirt – not the image we’re used to. The most extravagant part of her outfit was her cowboy hat and a bandage on her arm: “It’s my tattoo but I don’t want them [the paps] to see it,” she revealed. Ooh maybe it was an inscription of her new hottie boyfriend’s name? Said hottie, Leandro Penna, was in attendance at the signing and from what I could gather, couldn’t speak much English, which might prove a tad tricky...

“My main focus is always my children and then my horses and then my career.”

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“Lots and lots. I have my equestrian range, my new day22 range (clothing range), another perfume, more make-up, more TV shows, filming and TV work in America. I’m beginning filming for a ‘Jordan Idol’ type show next month but before that I’m filming a serious documentary (1 hour special) and filming my new reality series to be screened at the end of the year.”

And so, what would be the focus for the next 12 months?

“My main focus is always my children and then my horses and then my career.”

Admitting that she’d had her fair share of ups and downs over the last few years, she firmly expressed her highlight as – “still being here and enjoying my life.” Hmmm, I wasn’t overly convinced. I’m sure it is a highlight that despite being knocked down a few times she’s able to enjoy life, but I felt like she was holding something back. I guess that comes from years of being burnt!

One thing that I took from our meeting was that whilst there’s such an awful picture painted of her in the press, I do personally think she gets a bit of a raw deal. Yes, she’s been through a divorce and it appears that she gets into rebound, unsuitable relationships but so do many others and they rightly don’t get burned at the stake for it (thankfully), so why should she? I get the sense that she’s perhaps quite misunderstood – “It’s not so much I think, I know I’m misunderstood,” Katie agreed.

Every book, picture and piece of merchandise was signed and when asked about her Peterborough fans she said: “Thank you for supporting me and I’ll make sure none of you are disappointed today.”

One fan was crying, but thankfully the tears were happy ones as Kayleigh Hobbs, 17 from Ravensthorpe told me – “Today was my first day of meeting her. I told her she was my idol and she said ‘that was really sweet’. She’s an inspiration because she’s been through so much and she’s still so grounded and honest about everything. She’s taught me that you can go through the worst things but if you pick yourself back up, you can still do well.”

Could the reason that Katie keeps herself in the spotlight be because she needs to feel validated by keeping busy? I’m not sure anyone outside of her trusted circle will ever really know. Love her or not, Katie’s definitely here to stay so watch this space for more happy news and outrage as the months unfold.

I was expecting the unexpected when I met Katie and I guess that’s what I got.

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Pep Cipriano felt considerably underdressed when he saw how the Lions team had dressed the part at their 007 themed night. Glamorous gowns (for the girls!), black tie and an amazing handgun shaped ice sculpture meant this night was licensed to thrill. Our Face of ESP Lauren Hughes was one of the special guests and she definitely looked the glamorous bond girl.

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BREWS & TUNES @ THE BREWERY TAP ESP is always out an about capturing you guys in the act of having a great night out as our photographers drop by.

Mike Harris was the man behind the lens snapping the crowds having another fantastic night supping Oakham Ales and enjoying the tunes at one of the Brewery Tap’s live nights.

The atmosphere was fantastic as popular musician Joe Drsicoll took to the stage and gave another great performance to thrill his Peterborough fans.

From real ales to cocktails the Tap continues to keep the punters happy.

The great Thai food menu, recently revamped, has some tasty dishes to accompany your bevies making it perfect for staright after work through into the evening.

From the Jelly Roll and Bounce To The Ounce DJ nights to regular live gigs, Speakeasy and Drama on Tap there’s usually something going down at the Tap that’s worth a look-see. www.oakhamales.co.uk

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor With a new album out this month, Sophie Ellis-Bextor is set to Make A Scene.

Sharon McAllister catches up with one of today’s best British female artists…

While we chat Sophie is on her way to appear on Rob Brydon’s TV show alongside Bruce Forsyth.

Then there are shows like Lorraine and This Morning and the list goes on as she prepares for back to back press and appearances to promote her new album.

“Live television always feels a little bit out of your comfort zone,” she admits, “but most interviewers put you at your ease. As long as I’m performing I’m OK, I prefer that to being interviewed.”

This month Sophie begins a summer tour and will be sharing the stage with former Peterborough singer Andy Bell and Erasure at a gig in Thetford Forest on June 10 which she says she’s really looking forward to –“I’ve not met them before but I’ve heard brilliant things about his voice and how good they are live. I’ve done gigs at Thetford before – it has a real festival feel, it’s very relaxed.”

With her demure looks you could be forgiven for thinking Sophie might be a little aloof but she’s actually extremely down to earth taking everything in her stride and proves very easy to chat to.

Despite being one of the most well groomed pop stars around Sophie says she’s just a pretty ordinary mum and occasionally as unkempt as the rest of us when she’s rushing around on the school run with her two boys. So is this perfectly turned out pop star with poise styled to the max?

“Nah… I’d say 90% is stuff I do myself, but I do tend to use a stylist if I’ve got a big video and I want something specially made.”

She’s clearly excited about her new single Starlight, a catchy but chilled dance anthem which she describes as – “one of my favourites off the album… although it’s slightly more melancholy, I like a little melancholy!

“It’s all about the melody for me – I’m a pop girl at heart! For me I love writing and performing they’re the book ends to what I do really and are my favourite stages.”

Her fourth album Make A Scene has seen her co-write much of the material but again she seems to be the artist of choice for collaborations with most of the industry’s top writers and producers like Freemasons, Calvin Harris, Cathy Dennis and Armin Van Buuren.

“I think I work best with people who inspire me,” explains Sophie. “I’ve been around a while now so no-one’s questioning my motives any more, they know I love what I do” When asked why she seems to be in such demand for these collaborations she replies with a laugh – “I’ve no idea!”

One thing’s for sure, this multi-platinum selling artist looks set to provide the soundtrack to our summer once again.

The single Starlight and Sophie’s new album Make A Scene are both released on June 13.

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Topo Gigio’s One of Peterborough’s best known and most long established restaurants is under new ownership – it’s had a makeover on the menu and is sporting a fresh look. We made a return to Topo Gigio’s to see what’s new…

Things are different at Topo’s – new owner Paulo has introduced a Portuguese twist to the Italian menu including delicious peri-peri flame-grilled chicken and a change from the usual pizzas ensuring this independent restaurant stands out from the crowd.

Whilst waiting for the food to be freshly prepared, Paulo gave us his recommendations from the new menu.

You’ll find an all new ‘sides’ section – Contorni – where you can select from a range of dishes such as spicy rice, corn on the cob, creamy mash, and French fries (these all go perfectly with the peri-peri chicken).

There’s a selection of new pizzas including the Tropical with ham and pineapple, The Banana, which is a new and interesting combination of mozzarella, tomato, banana and cream, and the Mediterranean Prawn Fresca, with prawns, red onions and olives. We tried the Catupiry – a Brazilian take on pizza.

It has the usual tomato, mozzarella with extra chicken, sweetcorn and a creamy catupiry cheese which was delicious!

“It was succulent, tender and full of all those flame-grilled flavours and spices” Next on the menu was the Full Luma – a Portuguese chicken combo consisting of a whole chicken, and plenty of chips. The chicken’s marinated for at least 24 hours in their unique peri-peri sauce, and then flame-grilled to order with your chosen spice. The

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combo’s range from a quarter chicken, chicken wings to a whole chicken, with a selection of sides and drinks all included in the price.

Well, the chicken definitely ticked all the right boxes. It was succulent, tender and full of all those flame-grilled flavours and spices.

The chef then cooked us another favourite dish on the menu, the Arrosto di Pesce (which, may I add, is locally sourced from the Portuguese fish market). The fish was served whole – accompanied by sliced roast potatoes and vegetables. Again, this tasted lovely and the fish was cooked to perfection.

The Insalata Mediterranean (Mediterranean Salad) was beautifully presented and a refreshing side dish to the three main courses, topped with feta cheese, olive oil, garlic and lemon juice.

Of course, we couldn’t leave without popping upstairs to check out the new bar. It’s a great place for anyone to retreat and chill out with a cocktail after a lovely meal downstairs.

There’s a laid back ambience and always the best of 80s, 90s and Latin music, plus – it’s always free to hire.

Don’t forget, lunchtime is buffet time at Topo Gigio’s, so from Monday – Friday pay just £5.99 and eat all you like between 12noon and 3pm. Or if you fancy one of the dishes from the menu you can order that too. Go on, try it out for yourself!

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Oundle Road, Peterborough. Tel: 01733 703495 There’s something comforting about homely, traditional pub food and the Cherry Tree on Oundle Road knows how to serve it up in tasty fashion.

If you want a homecooked style meal but want a night off from the oven this pub has it covered with everything from steak and mixed grills through to pasta dishes, fish or curry.

I opted for the homemade pie of the day – steak and ale – with seasonal vegetables. The pastry was tasty and absolutely packed with meat and came with a generous dish of extra gravy! At £6.95 it’s great value and a good hearty meal – no measly portions here, but you can ask for a smaller one if you’re not feeling as greedy as me!

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For dessert the raspberry sundae took me back to my childhood – packed with fruit, ice cream, sprinkles and a wafer, this was a dessert delight During the day you can enjoy breakfast, sandwiches or jacket spuds for a lighter bite if you prefer or take your pick from the menu. Food’s available from 11.30am-2pm, Monday to Saturday and then 6pm-9pm in the evenings when you can enjoy two main meals from the specials board for just a tenner! Give yourself a day off from the cooking on Sundays between 12.00 and 4.30pm.

The Cherry Tree and its ever friendly hosts, Ann and Jess Caprio, must be one of the best loved pubs in Peterborough. Known for its great real ales, lively music nights and events this really is the city’s ‘local’. It’s a traditional pub offering quality meals at sensible prices and, let’s face it, there aren’t many of those left these days. It’s good to see someone’s still getting it right.

There’s also a separate function room, if you have a meeting or special occasion, with a surprising amount of space.

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Some other commonly found ingredients in many Thai dishes include – Mushrooms – good levels of B Vitamins, Iron and Selenium, some (particularly shiitake mushroom) contain beta-glucans and lentinan which are polysaccharide compounds which are thought to have anti-cancer properties so are good for our immune systems.

Chillies – great for circulation and immunity.

“Thai food has to be one of my personal favourites...”

Lemon grass – found in many Thai dishes which may support the urinary tract and can calm the digestive system.

Galangal – this is similar to the ginger family as we know it, known to have calming properties, it may also help reduce inflammation and not forgetting it’s said to be an aphrodisiac!

Coconut – may help boost metabolism and immunity it may also help lower cholesterol despite it getting a bad reputation of being a bad fat.

Keffir lime leaves – found in many Thai foods and are said to help prevent gum disease if the leaf is rubbed along the teeth and gums (the juice of the fruit may also help to prevent gum disease). These leaves bring a lot of flavour to many Thai dishes.

Tom yum soup deserves a special mention as it has some superb healthy ingredients as mentioned above (mushrooms, lemon grass, keffir lime leaves , chillies etc), so why not give it a try?

Tofu is fermented soya bean curd which is used in many Thai dishes as it absorbs many of the flavours so in this form it can be tasty. It’s also a great option for vegetarians/vegans. Some benefits of this food are due to the isoflavones which may help hormonal balancing and it also contains B Vitamins and Calcium.

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Thai foods offer many variations of noodles, one of the popular dishes is the famous pad thai dish which is made from rice noodles. This can be made into a ‘healthier’ version by asking for the sugar to be taken out and by adding in more veg.

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ESP’s resident nutritionist continues her virtual trip around the world looking for the best in every country’s food…

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Thai food has to be one of my personal favourites, not least because it can deliver some really healthy dishes.

Of course as with all cuisine there can be ways of cooking which bring too much fat into the diet but generally Thai food is fresh and cooked quickly which holds more nutrients. Many of the health benefits come from garlic, shallots, coriander and turmeric which are all known immune boosters and offer digestive support.

Traditionally Thai food includes lots of fish (rich in Omega 3 fatty acids) and whilst some dishes do include meat they also enjoy using lots of healthy vegetables and soya along with rice and noodles.

Instead of the meat try swapping for a fish dish or even try some fermented tofu.

Karen is a qualified Nutritionist, member of Bant and is currently completing her registration process.

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ESP’s Mikey Clarke grabbed an exclusive backstage chat with the star of Trigger Happy TV on his visit to the Boro…

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the pub after many pints. The pub is definitely where I thought of the idea of having a giant snail very slowly crossing the zebra crossing. The version you saw on the television was the first take, which went perfectly. However because we were full of so much energy we decided to do it again, but the second time didn’t quite go as planned. As I was lying on the floor (remember, as a giant snail) two people got out of the vehicle next to me.

They turned out to be police officers who politely said we don’t have a clue what you’re doing but get lost (putting it mildly).”

It’s not every day you get to speak to a man who went to the same school as Osama Bin Laden, and it’s rare to find somebody who’s been attacked by Pierce Brosnan or been camping with Gillian McKeith. This is just a small part of Dom Joly’s colourful life – which is explored in detail during his Welcome To Wherever I Am tour.

During his recent performance at the Cresset in Bretton I found Dom limping around his dressing room – “You’ll have to excuse my foot,” Dom explained, “I thought I’d impress my kids by taking part in Total Wipe-out. I broke four metatarsals so let’s just say I didn’t do as well as I’d hoped. People assume I had the accident on the big red balls but I actually did quite well on them. I did the damage on a new obstacle, which you’ll see during the Christmas Special.”

During the show itself, Dom played to his strengths, showing some of his favourite clips from his comedy TV shows, and discussing his many random trips around the world. It’s more of ‘An Audience With’ than a stand up show, which suits his style. “I’m quite nervous that it’s just me on stage... being me. I've always deliberately been quite spoofy and used alter egos, and that wasn’t scary at all because it wasn't really me, it was a character. So, I hope people enjoy the real me.”

Perhaps being best known (in my opinion) for Trigger Happy TV the co-producer, director and star said – “Like most of my ideas, the sketches for the TV show were thought of in

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Those who don’t know Dom for his TV work may know him as author of the book The Dark Tourist which documents his travels to odd places around the world. Of course, he’s no stranger to dangerous locations. Dom’s childhood was spent in war-torn Lebanon, where instead of swapping marbles in the schoolyard, he had a shrapnel collection. Discussing one of his favourite places he visited for the book, he explained – “I love skiing, so I decided to do it in Tehran. I actually felt extremely safe being there. If anything, I feel more threatened walking through London at times. And they really know how to party. I even ordered an alcoholic pizza.”

Continuing with his tales of travel, he went on to say – “One thing I’ve noticed about the experience of visiting these so called dangerous places is that the people are always friendly and it's just the governments who are the idiots. I wanted to go to Libya a few years back but I was banned, so I might try going again soon.”

Of course there is much more to be said about the man who’s travelled around the world to film a documentary on drinking alcohol. I could also discuss why Robert Smith from The Cure has never spoken to Dom since they last met, but I think you should find out these things for yourself...

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RED, WHITE AND BLUES Only a month on from the Royal wedding and the bunting has been taken down, the Union Jacks put away, the ‘road closed’ signs back in their rightful places (usually on a parkway in Peterborough) and the only things left ‘smiling’ are the last remaining dried out, curled up egg and cress sarnies. And Blue only managed 11th in the Eurovision Song Contest. I honestly haven’t felt such an anti-climax since Jordan and Peter moved to America – but then came back again.

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After my own wedding I had no sense of come down (come on, the day itself may be pretty amazing but after that there’s the honeymoon and the presents and can it really get more exciting than his and hers bath towels and a food processor?!) but after Wills and Kate’s wedding I’m practically booking myself a one way ticket to the Priory. It’s not that I’m a royalist it’s just that we really made the most of the day off. We did the whole street party thing (check out the pic, my baby girl Lola had way too much fun!) got smashed on cheap Cava, spoke to neighbours we’d never spoken to before, the sun was shining and we waved our little flags as if our world depended on it – safe in the knowledge that we still had another three days off courtesy of another bank holiday.

And then Tuesday came and it was back to boring normality and the grey cloud I find myself under. There’s only one thing for it, Prince Harry and Kate’s younger sister Pippa need to hurry up and get it on because if those two got married that really would be some party, especially if it got us another day off.

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Grabbing it and bringing it home doesn’t make me scabby, it makes me an eco warrior!

EXFACTOR News from the X-Factor camp seems to be changing all the time with constant speculation, rumours, and denials but one thing is for sure, this year’s X-Factor will be going ahead without Simon Cowell, without Cheryl Cole and without Dannii Minogue. Officially Dannii resigned as filming clashes with her overseas commitments to Australia’s Got Talent; unofficially rumours abound that the schedules were devised to make it impossible for Dannii to remain on the judging panel as Simon Cowell wanted to freshen up the whole show with new blood. Whilst it makes sense that he’d want to breathe new life into it, if that’s true, why on earth is he keeping Louis Walsh of all people? They may be friends but let’s not forget that Louis is the man who gave us Jedward and Wagner and thought Eton Road could be the next big boy band. ‘Eton who?’ I hear you cry – exactly.

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Rugby Legends in the Boro!

ESP’s Mikey Clarke scrums down with Austin Healey and Will Greenwood…

It’s not often that a celebrity appearance in Peterborough would encourage you to cancel a holiday. But this is exactly what two families did after their kids heard they’d won the opportunity of meeting two rugby legends.

Young players from Peterborough Lions Rugby Club, and pupils from Heritage Park School in Stanground, won the exclusive coaching session with England rugby heroes Austin Healey and Will Greenwood after winning a competition led by local company BGL Group. If that wasn’t enough, on the day some of the young players were also awarded the opportunity to visit Twickenham (which is of course home of English rugby) in June whilst singing the National Anthem on the pitch. It certainly beats my school trip to Ferry Meadows!

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Both Peterborough Lions Rugby Club and Heritage Park School had submitted a short video as part of the BGL and Super Skills Travel competition, explaining why they should win the coaching session.

The teams were selected from hundreds of entries and both videos were so impressive that the judges decided to run a joint session for both teams here in Peterborough. These winning entries can be viewed at – www.superskillstravel.com/bgl

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Greenwood went on to say – “The kids have had an amazing time today. It reminds me of when I started playing rugby at the age of seven. I’d meet up with my mates, drink some pop, have great banter, play a game or two, and then go home tired. That’s just what these kids are doing. Who knows, it could be one of them winning the World Cup one day.”

Whilst fans moved increasingly closer and closer, Healey expressed the same passion seeing how happy the kids were adding – “We both feel that BGL have done a fabulous thing here and do great things for the local community. This is just one of the many things they’re involved in, and as we share their passion for wanting to help these kids; Greenwood and I were only too keen to get involved.”

With the fans almost literally starting to climb over me to get to the celebs I took this as my last chance to ask about the appearances on Strictly and the Hole In The Wall. “Both were extremely fun shows to make,” Healey said with the cheeky little grin many of my female friends have mentioned. “Hole In The Wall was such a good laugh and I loved that Strictly was so challenging. I’m still tempted to get out the sequin outfits at weekends, but of course this would be for my eyes only!”

Obviously the kids (and parents) were thrilled to have the celebrities in Peterborough, but it was nice to see that Healey and Greenwood seemed just as happy to be here. Healey, who’s also famous for his appearance on Strictly Come Dancing, explained – “I know Peterborough very well. It feels homely here as I only live down the road in Leicester. I come here a lot when I fancy a change of scenery.” Also no stranger to our city, Greenwood continued – “My wife actually went to school here, and my sister commutes to the city centre quite often for meetings.”

And with actual fear of being trampled on, I finished the chat and joined many of the parents for a cold drink and a burger in the sun.

Although it was obvious by the enormous smile on every child’s face, rugby World Cup winner

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You did it girls!

Over 600 women stepped it out along with Face of ESP Lauren Hughes in this year’s Midnight Walk raising thousands for Sue Ryder.

The organisers asked walkers to get in the party spirit as it was Royal wedding weekend and you did them proud with tiaras, wedding gowns and err… lots of pink fluffy bunny ears!

This year walkers set off from Peterborough Greyhound Stadium after a fun warm up. Organiser Helena Waters told ESP – "It was a brilliant night with an amazing atmosphere but it really hit home when reading the personal messages of who people were walking for. It costs on average £120 a day for a nurse at Thorpe Hall so all the money raised will go a long way. We hope to raise £100,000 and would like to thank everyone for taking part and the volunteers and marshals for giving up their evening to help."

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Lauren battled the blisters but still thought it was a great night – “The Midnight Walk was an amazing night – I’d definitely recommend women take part in this event and I shall be participating again next year.”

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LAUREN’S ODDS ON FOR A GREAT NIGHT AT THE DOGS Face of ESP Lauren Hughes was treated like a real winner at Peterborough Greyhound Stadium when she enjoyed a cracking night out there recently.

It was just one of her fabulous prizes and Lauren and her friends had an exciting evening dining in the Race View restaurant while betting on the dogs.

If you fancy a different night out Lauren would certainly recommend it – “It was a really great night. We all had a lovely three-course meal and came away so full!

Whether you want to dine in style with table service and your bets taken while you enjoy a meal in the 400-seater restaurant or prefer a more casual night in the bar or betting trackside, there’s something for everyone. There are some great vouchers and deals to suit every occasion whether it’s a family night out, fun with friends or a corporate event – check the website for their special offers on www.peterboroughgreyhounds.com

“It was good fun presenting the owner of the winning dog with their trophy and to share the experience with my friends. I didn’t win, but one of my friends did on that race, and we all loved it!”

Where else can you go for some entertainment where you stand a chance of winning your money back too?

Excitement, fun, food and a top night out – you can bet on it at the dogs.

Of course the Face of ESP Stakes were particularly popular and Lauren presented the winner’s trophy down on the track.

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GREEN LANTERN Movie Preview

Released: June 17

Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard Director: Martin Campbell

DC Comics’ superheroes – bar Batman of course – are clearly losing the battle against Marvel.

But Ryan Reynolds hopes to change that when one of its ‘second string’, the Green Lantern, gets the big screen treatment.

The buzz has been high since its recent trailers reversed the negative feedback that plagued the early footage, as Reynolds’ Hal Jordan becomes the first human to wear the mystical green ring that bestows him with otherworldly powers.

Gossip Girl’s Blake Lively joins him in the cast, along with Mark Strong (Sherlock Holmes) and Peter Sarsgaard (Flightplan) on villain duties. Geoffrey Rush and Michael Clarke Duncan voice prominent Green Lantern corps members in this special effects-laden extravaganza.

With Superman getting yet another reboot, Reynolds could clearly put Green Lantern and DC on the map – and also help revitalise plans for a Justice League of America ensemble movie to battle Marvel’s forthcoming Avengers cash-cow.

TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON Released: June 29. Cast: Shia LeBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Patrick Dempsey. Director: Michael Bay The first Transformers movie was a real pleasant surprise – the second film only seemed like it finished last week.

I’m not one of the legions of Michael Bay-haters – I enjoyed Bad Boys and Armageddon – but let’s hope the third film doesn’t suffer the same fate of the sequel which, even though a box office success, was an overly long, tedious and convoluted mess.

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This time it’s a race between the Autobots and Decepticons (boasting fan favourite Shockwave) to locate a downed Cybertronian spacecraft hidden on the moon, as Bay aims to keep it simple and axes those two terrible goofy ‘bots from the last film.

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BRIDESMAIDS

Released: June 10. Cast: Jack Black, Gary Oldman

Released: June 24. Cast: Kristen Wiig, Rose Byrne

The inevitable sequel to one of Dreamworks’ leading animations sees Jack Black returning as now fully-fledged Master Po.

One of the early US summer box office surprises has come in the form of this relatively low budget wedding-themed flick.

This time he teams up with The Furious Five – including Angelina Jolie and Jackie Chan – to take on a new nemesis in the form of Gary Oldman’s emperor peacock Lord Chen.

Saturday Night Live comedienne Kristen Wiig stars as a lovelorn and broke Maid of Honour who leads her soon-to-be married best friend and colourful bridesmaids on a wild ride down the road to matrimony.

With Dustin Hoffman, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, Jean Claude Van-Damme and Danny McBride rounding off a truly impressive (or is that expensive?) cast, it looks like anybody with links to either comedy or martial arts has a piece of this panda action.

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list, Rachel Huntington-Whiteley, has replaced bitchy ‘robotic actress in disguise’ Megan Fox – who fell out with Bay – as Shia LeBeouf, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson and co all return.

She bluffs her way through the expensive and bizarre wedding rituals as this critically-acclaimed comedy aims to leave bigger budget competition standing at the box office.

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MORTAL KOMBAT

After garnering multiple gaming awards for its Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption gaming franchises – Rockstar has earned the right to experiment.

It’s a triumphant return to grace for the iconic beat ’em up franchise – with a welcome return to a traditional 2D view providing a pleasing retro feel.

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With three addictive game modes – arcade challenge, story and challenge tower – and the introduction of new big-hitting ‘X-Ray’ moves, there really is something for everyone as Sub-Zero, Raiden and co provide the best next-gen experience yet.

And once again they’ve pulled off something special with a risky, methodically-paced, 1940s set Los Angeles police adventure – with only last year’s PS3 exclusive Heavy Rain as a comparable yardstick.

PORTAL 2 (360/PS3/PC) Out now This eagerly-anticipated follow up to the little gem bundled in 2007’s The Orange Box has reached even dizzier heights.

Once again developers Valve have absolutely nailed it, with an extended campaign mode (about double the length of its predecessor) thought-provoking puzzles and an all new co-op feature.

Not forgetting the gruesomely iconic fatalities, this is the best fighter this year.

With dry humour (featuring the excellent voice work of Stephen Merchant) this is one of the most original games you can get. Beware: this is seriously addictive stuff.

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LEGO PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN

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If you’re bored of the same old cars and regulation tracks then this PS3 exclusive is right up your street.

Great face and voice acting leaves you to crime-solve games of ‘truth or lies’ – and bar some niggling repetition – this is another impressive entry into the Rockstar annals.

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Gaming’s most realistic first person shooter franchise is traditionally a bit like Marmite – you’ll either love it or hate it. While the last game, Dragon Rising, was a ridiculously hard disappointment, Codemasters’ latest effort offers a more-balanced approach.

Sony’s Motorstorm franchise has always offered originality, and the latest instalment delivers a series of jaw-dropping multiple vehicle stages that are simply mind-blowing.

As a member of a four-man squad, this is immersive stuff for shooter fans looking for a serious challenge – but casual players should probably still steer well clear.

This probably isn’t for racing purists, but if storming round a ‘world-ending’ earthquake-torn city sounds like your thing – then this is well worth a blast.

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Surely we couldn’t go a month without a Lego game? Well with the recently-released On Stranger Tides at cinemas, this really isn’t a surprise.

Encompassing all four films, the sea-faring nature of Jack Sparrow and co is arguably a snugger fit than most – and in terms of gameplay and graphics it needs no explanation.

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DISSIDIA 012: FINAL FANTASY (PSP) Out now

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Innovation is always something that’s never short on supply with Japanese developers – and this fighting-cum-RPG set in the Final Fantasy universe is no different.

Yes, it’s the second Lego game of the month – but at least this DS-exclusive offers variation with one of their fledgling franchises.

This 3D world has a high difficulty curve, but with persistence the unique battle system offers up a gratifying slice of action – complete with some luscious presentation.

You could argue this is just for fans, but it’s a massive game, and if you’re new to Square Enix’s premier franchise, there’s no better way to start.

Sadly variety isn’t always the spice of life, and despite some noteworthy strategy elements – as you guide your team of ninjas through this Lego-themed world to master Spinjitzu – weak visuals and lack-lustre combat gives this a dated-look.

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This ambitious shooter-adventure definitely wouldn’t look out of place on home consoles as cutting-edge graphics bring the Parasite Eve series to life on Sony’s handheld.

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PAUL (15)

Released: June 6

Released: June 13

James Franco picked up an Oscarnomination for this portrayal of mountain climber Aron Ralston – and deservedly so.

Shaun Of The Dead and Hot Fuzz duo Simon Pegg and Nick Frost get another crack at the Hollywood market with this sporadically funny road trip comedy.

This drama from Brit Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle is compelling stuff as Ralston aims to extricate his crushed arm from a boulder in the middle of an isolated Utah canyon – with only his thoughts for company.

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Starring as two sci-fi geeks travelling across America’s UFO heartland, they inadvertently pick-up an out-of-this-world passenger, an alien called Paul (voiced by Seth Rogen), which turns their world upside down.

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CLUBLAND BAR RAGE & SUBLIMINAL @ DISSIDENT ACE & VIS HIT LIQUID Liquid presents Vibe, the biggest Friday night party in Peterborough on June 10 featuring a live performance from Ace & Vis from BBC Radio 1 Xtra. Get your weekend started with the finest urban sounds, the best in R&B, UK funky, UKG, bashment and hip hop at the New Road club. Drinks offers on Stella, VK Flavour bottles, Becks, Smirnoff Ice bottle and Jagermeister.

WIDE NIGHT @ CENTRAL The Wideboys touch down at Central In Stamford on Saturday June 26 with the Ministry Of Sound Addicted To Bass Tour from 10pm-3am. They’re back by popular demand alongside MC Majestic with a full on night of dubstep, UK garage, funk house an D ‘n’ B.

Phaze One presents Funsta MC’s famous Bar Rage Tour on Saturday June 4 at Club Dissident on Lincoln Road. This night will see massive showcases from Funsta MC himself as well as Bryan G, DJ Profile, DJ Addict and MC IC3!

The front room will be hosted by Subliminal – renowned for bringing the finest in deeper beats to the Peterborough masses this event will be no exception with Mr. Bang-e and DJ Komplex heading proceedings. Also appearing on the bill will be Overdrive, Timeless, Urb and DJ Spinny from Newmarket. Entry’s £7.

HED KANDI @ HALO Word is Saturday June 4 will be a biggie at Halo on New Road as Hed Kandi touches down in the Boro! Check their website for the full line-up or call 01733 343035 to book tickets.

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Club Dissident, Peterborough’s independent venue on Lincoln Road continues to bring us an eclectic mix of nights. On Friday June 10 it’s the best in dubstep with Submerge and on Saturday June 11 it’s the big Bish Bash Bosh Summer Party with free entry all night! Expect a night of stompin’ tunes and banging mixed music styles with the best party atmosphere. The main room line-up includes electro, hard dance, psy-trance, tekno and more with Mexican George, Revelution-Arry B2B Rainbow, Teknosis, Direct, The Alliance Surj B2B Spencer J. BassCamp are in room 2 with their usual mix of D‘n’B styles, MC and guest DJs.

The School Disco returns to Central in Stamford on Friday June 17 so get those school uniforms out and join the assembly for a big party night! It’s free before 11pm and buy one get one free on bottles from 10pm-2.30am. There’ll be free shots for school disco fancy dress and the biggest party tunes from the 1970s – 2011.

GET SPANKED The next SPANK event is at Halo on Bank Holiday Sunday May 29.

Specially selected DJs will drop the best tunes in old skool garage, R‘n’B, hip hop, UK funky and classic R‘n’B and soul. Join the party people from 9pm to 4am. Entry £6 before 11pm, £8 after.

BOMBS AWAY @ LOADED Loaded in Spalding launches its Bombs Away Thursdays on June 2 with DJ Andy Woolsey & Shaun Neal. Listen out for the sirens... because when they sound all bombs are £1.50 includings Jagerbombs, Glitter Bombs, Skittle Bombs, Cherry Bombs & Vod Bombs.

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TAKE THAT TRIBUTE NIGHT be part of the Take That revival and let us ‘relight Your fire’. The evening will include a two course dinner, entertainment and a disco.

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MOTOWN & SOUL NIGHT Looking for a night out with a difference? Then why not join us for a night of pure Motown and soul. The evening will include a soul themed food buffet and dancing to DJ steve allen and bbC radio Cambridgeshire’s soul show host ian Gray. Full ticket £19.95, late night reveller (entertainment only) £10.00 friDaY 28Th OCTOber

MURDER MYSTERY NIGHT The perfect date to solve a murder and watch the devious events unfold before you. With your pen at hand and a notebook ready it will be an evening of high drama. includes a three course meal. £19.95 per person

Father’s Day Lunch

Legends Tribute Show and Disco

Sunday 19th June 2011 £17.95 per person and £12.00 per child under 12 years. Enjoy a bottle of beer or a glass of wine on arrival with an appetizer served at your table, followed by a 3 course lunch.

Friday 23rd September 2011 £25.00 per person The greatest rock & pop stars of the past and present all on one stage! Includes a 2 course meal with coffee followed by the tribute show and disco till 1am.

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Saturday 29th October 2011 Join us for a Haunting Halloween Themed Party including a 2 course meal with coffee and Monster disco till 1am. Fancy dress optional – prize for the best dressed.

Throughout December Book early to avoid disappointment for your Festive Celebrations with Christmas Party Nights, Christmas Day and Boxing Day lunch and New Year’s Eve.

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The page that enjoyed watching the magnificent pageantry of the Royal wedding. I was particularly looking forward to seeing what headgear the Queen would wear to Westminster Abbey. A crown, a hat or a fascinator? In the end I was thrilled to see that Elton John just decided to wear his wig.

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COMEDY GIGS A RIGHT ROYAL MONEY-MAKER Following on from the Royal wedding I was slightly disappointed that at the reception during the first dance (Your Song sung by Ellie Goulding) the Royal jester-for-the-day Prince Harry didn't perform it as a duet. He could've had the room in stitches by producing a Union Jack thong from his pocket and going up to bridesmaid Pippa Middleton to croon – "You can tell everybody, this is your thong…"

So with Britain and our city still celebrating the marriage of his Royal Highness Prince William to Miss Catherine Middleton of Commonshire I’m delighted to present the official Royal Mostly Funny wedding collection. These exquisite hand-crafted keepsakes are available for you, your family and mates down the pub to treasure for never and never.

Novelty number plate After attaching a JU5T WED number plate to the back of the Aston Martin Volante that Wills & Kate drove off in, we’ve managed to secure the number plates which we understand Prince Harry was contemplating attaching to the car the morning after the wedding for the happy couple. It reads JU5T BED. Decorative bunting What says there's been a Royal wedding more than bunting and cucumber sandwiches? Therefore, we are proud to announce we’ve taken a pile of leftovers from a street party near to ESP HQ and have turned the triangle-shaped sandwiches into bunting using some string we found in the editor’s drawer.

Cheesy Ear plugs Who can forget the moment when BBC cameras tried to cross live to their Peterborough-born presenter Jake Humphrey onboard the Lancaster bomber during the fly past and due to a technical glitch there was no sound!

(If only there'd been the same glitch every time they'd crossed over to Fearne Cotton). Well now you can ensure Fearne Cotton never ruins your enjoyment of a live TV programme again with ear plugs that are made from three-week-old mature cheddar cheese that's been left outside the fridge to go stale.

FRINGE COMEDY @ THE CORE June 5 There’s a new comedy venue on the local scene that’s just up the road called the Core which is based inside the Cube, a new council and leisure building in Corby.

They’re running some good stand-up nights worth a look but this month it’s a slightly different night with Ross Sutherland. He’s appearing on Sunday June 5 as part of Sunday Sessions spoken word evening Word Furnace.

Ross will perform his acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe show The Three Stigmata Of Pacman, a touching and often hilarious tale of his journey from music journalist to wannabe poet living back at home with his parents. Tickets are £6 (£4 for concessions) on 01536 470470. www.thecorecorby.com

ROB ROUSE June 11 Stamford Comedy Club welcomes Rob Rouse (Mock the Week, 8 out of 10 Cats, Celebrity Juice, Comedy Shuffle with Rob Rouse) on his UK tour.

This year Rob is knuckling down.

Girlfriend, toddler, dog... check! However you can't live off high spirits and adrenaline forever. The honeymoon is over. Now comes the hard bit: sorting himself out. But Rob soon discovers that a wild animal lurks deep within us all! Tickets: £12 (£10). Box office: 01780 763203.

AL MURRAY June 23

Royal Dalton plates Not to be confused with the Royal Doulton bone-china plates. Our Royal Dalton plates come straight from the kitchen cupboard of ESP's live music writer Keith Dalton and are made from 100 per cent paper.

NOT GOODBYE, JUST BONJOUR Finally, last month like millyons and millyons of comedy fans I was saddened to hear that the writer of Only Fools & Horses, John Sullivan had died at the age of 64. Also responsible for other memorable comedies like Citzen Smith, Just Good Friends and Dear John, he'll quite rightly be remembered for penning the adventures of the Trotters and their Peckham pals. Fittingly on Friday May 13, the BBC1 tribute John Sullivan – Comedy Genius was a worthy way to remember his contribution to British comedy. I sat down that evening with a large, I say a large Chivas Regal, with coke… to watch, laugh, and gaze upon glory.

God bless John Sullivan and long live Hooky Street.

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Our favourite pub landlord steps up to the bar at the Cresset with his Barrel Of Fun tour stocked with plenty of banter.

Expect some classic comedy and some new bits. Tickets are £25.50 but don’t hang about! Box office: 01733 265705.

PHIL COOL June 24 Famous for his incredible facial expressions and physical comedy Phil Cool, known as the ‘Stand Up Chameleon’ can be anyone or anything instantaneously from international celebrity to intergalactic alien. Catch him at Stamford Corn Exchange this month, tickets £15.50 (concessions £15). Box office: 01780 766455.

Think summer… think lazy days in the Charters beer garden.

Well known for having the biggest and best beer garden in the city centre and for staging some great beer festivals and live music, Charters is bringing it all together with the launch of Summer Sundays on June 5.

There’s a fantastic line-up of artists set to appear throughout the summer with Isiah the first act to perform. In its perfect location by the river and with its permanent outdoor marquee, seating and grassed area Charters is simply the best place to chill out on a Sunday afternoon.

The Summer Sunday sessions will also include acts such as The Jamie Godwin Group, The Gangsters, Latino Sound and many more so keep an eye on the website for full details. Summer Sundays will run on June 5, June 19 and then every Sunday throughout the summer ending on August 14. Even better, the events are free and start at 3pm.

The bar’s Easter beer festival was a huge success and there’ll be more to come. With a great range of Thai food available from the bar and their range of tasty Oakham Ales on tap it’s definitely the place to kick back and enjoy the summer so bring it on!

It’s incredible to think it but the guys at Charters are currently busy preparing for their 20th birthday celebrations!

So expect more news on great events to come to mark this momentous occasion on the Peterborough pub scene. www.oakhamales.co.uk

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ESP’s Andy Slater is back in the camper van and off to report on some of the smaller festivals.

Fancy a road trip?

Ferocious Dog

The Bearded crew have the site for the next ten years so it looks like I shall get to know that journey quite well, cheers Sally and Richard for a great weekend.

Well the next few weeks are building up nicely with the three day Festival Of Soul do down at the Plough in Farcet Fen from June 17-19, which is very local folks and inexpensive and deserves your support. Saturday night has city band Motor City Vipers filling the floor with classic soul and Motown and then you have DJs all weekend. For £25 each for a weekend ticket including camping it ain’t bad! Give the guys a go and they will love you for your kindness. www.festivalofsoul.co.uk

Bearded Friendly People

That’s the first music festival under our belt, no serious injuries embarrassing moments and Jezebel the camper van behaved beautifully if not a little slippery over damp fields. Bearded Theory was a great festival which I think will take some topping this summer. The new setting of the National Trust pile Kedleston Hall was a perfect backdrop to what was a well organised festy with great music and fine people to talk, laugh and generally have fun with.

Mundo Jazz

Zion Train blasted a cracking Sunday tea time of dub reggae, which is why we decided to have a couple of beers more and drive home first thing Monday morning – in a field at 6am work at 9am… mad!

Eddie and the Hotrods blew UK Subs and The Undertones out of the park, Ferocious Dog had a marquee full of people bouncing which continued bouncing to Mama Roisin. However, revelation of the weekend to me was Mundo Jazz. Hailing allegedly from Russia (northwest England methinks) they had the crowd howling with laughter for an hour. Comedy mixed with comedy songs with as much swearing as you could possibly want to hear, but funny. I guess I should’ve known what to expect when he said after the sound check – “we are not sh*t, that was a sound check. Well we are a bit sh*t… ” you get the drift. Find out more on www.mundojazz.co.uk.

Over the Camb’s border in Suffolk the Maverick Festival from July 13 is one I touched on last year but haven’t been to before so it’s new territory. It’s kinda American alt country/roots music from both sides of the Atlantic. Now I have a The Orbitsuns leaning for this genre so I’m looking forward to it immensely, particularly a band called The Orbitsuns who are dark enough musically to stray from country territory into hellbilly territory, a place I really like ….

You’ve also got Otis Lee Crenshaw… who? Well, he’s the alter ego and fictional uncle of Rich Hall the American comedian, a regular on QI. That in itself should be a blast. Overall the festival has everything from bluegrass to American folk and rockin’ country. Lots of people I know are quickly getting into the new wave of young American artists that have veered away from the saccharine-laden country and western from the past and appreciate some of the fine talent that the likes of the Maverick Festival bring you.

Add to that the beautiful Easton Farm Park with ponds, old barns and acres of space and you have what promises to be a fantastic weekend. Another great feature of the festival is the Tepee Village, 15 tepee’s set up in their own meadow just waiting to be hired out by you for the weekend… I can almost hear the train whistle blowing down the tracks, as a searing fiddle tears up a tune in the night… www.maverickfestival.co.uk for all the info you need, £60 does the weekend – bargain!

Otis Lee Crenshaw

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THE CLASSIC OLD ENGLISH, AWAY FROM IT ALL VENUE. Wednesday Night Thursday Night Friday & Saturday Saturday Lunch Sunday

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Steak Night & Sweet £8.50pp Curry Night & Sweet £8.50pp A La Carte Menu Open from 12pm – 2pm from 12noon traditional Sunday lunch – please book.

What’s On 15th to 17th July Shed Weekender – Scooter Ralley

June Thu 2nd Fri 3rd Sat 4th Fri 10th Sat 11th Fri 17th

Kenne Wynne Lloyd Watson Band Feedback Jazz Pigeons Intwined Open Mic with Richard and Paul Sat 18th John Quinn Fri 24th Lloyd Watson Band Sat 25th Kenne Wynne

The Events Field This Summer…

Festival Of Soul Music 17th, 18th & 19th June, various DJs & Motorcity Vipers on Saturday night. For more info call The Plough.

24th June - Lithuanian Night £10 pre booked ticket (more on the gate). Call the Plough for more details.

25th June - Country and Western Line Dance Night £7.50 pre booked tickets (more on the gate).

83-85 Thorpe Road, Peterborough, PE3 6JQ Tel: 01733 348759

REAL ALES, CASK MARQUE APPROVED, CAMRA GOLD AWARD

When you want the best Steaks around, You need to cruise over to Harley's Diner.

Harley's Diner steaks are big, thick and so very tender.

• Proper food at proper prices served daily, Mon-Thur 11.30am-2pm and 6pm-9pm.

• Fri/Sat 11.30am-2pm and 6pm-8pm.

• Sunday lunches 12.00-5pm • Function room available for private parties

Upcoming Events

Father’s Day Bookings now being taken for Father’s Day 19th June

• See Gig Guide for bands

3 Market Gate, Market Deeping Tel: 01778 346952 Email harleysdiner@hotmail.co.uk www.harleysdiner.co.uk Opening hrs Sunday – Monday - 9am - 3pm Tuesday – Saturday – 9am - 10pm

Each juicy Rib Eye, Rump, Sirloin, and T- Bone steak is hand selected and cut to order by our Master Butcher every day.

Then char-grilled to your taste by our highly experienced Chef's each night.

(Book early to avoid disappointment)

9 Oundle Road, Fletton, Peterborough 01733 703495 www.cherrytree-inn.co.uk

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

For ten years, local brother and sister team – Colin Hodgkinson and Hannah Hackett have put on the Steamin’ Blues gig at the Nene Valley Railway.

Hannah is a senior manager at NVR and Colin is an internationally renowned bass guitarist, ranked one of the best in the world. If you’ve never come across him Google him and see his history – amazing!

This year’s Steamin’ Blues XI on June 18 has now been finalised and sees Colin perform with some icons of the blues world – Dave Kelly, Maggie Bell, Zoot Money, Frank Diez & Colin Allen. They call themselves BBQ – the British Blues Quintet.

As ever, a steam-hauled train (with an allimportant bar!) will be available to pick you up and drop you off if you live in the Peterborough area.

Peterborough’s Prodigy, Gizz Butt, is always a man with a project.

His latest is a very personal journey, because as a young budding guitarist, Gizz was influenced massively by The Beatles.

The gig, in a marquee adjacent to Wansford Station, kicks off at 8pm where there’s a bar serving real ale and a food stall.

That’s why on May 28 at Charters on the Town Bridge, we have a chance to see Gizz Butt’s Blue Beatles perform a tribute to the Fab Four.

Tickets sell out really quickly, but if you’ve never been before, it’s a night not to be missed.

Some really exciting parts to the evening will see The Blue Beatles perform many of The Beatles greatest hits, and the entire contents of the Rubber Soul album played back to back. They also plan a blues set, and just as the evening winds down and we all prepare to go home, Gizz and colleagues will perform an acoustic set walking around Charters, playing at the tables serenading the audience.

For further details or to book please contact Hannah at Nene Valley Railway on 01780 784444.

I spoke to Gizz during a break from a recording session in a London studio, and he told me that Beatles music was very personal to him – “It relates to my life growing up and it’s all deeply rooted in me.”

So why pick the Rubber Soul album in particular? Gizz explained – “I go through phases of my favourite album but Rubber Soul has always been there at the top. It started with Nowhere Man, which together with Eleanor Rigby, had the biggest impact on me. It contains the most perfect harmonies at the beginning of the song and I just felt it was pure genius. So as Nowhere Man came from Rubber Soul, I bought the album, and I couldn’t believe my ears! It was the start of The Beatles experimental era, and to me is the marker for the beginning of rock music.” High acclaim indeed!

The line-up of the Blue Beatles is Gizz Butt, Fozzy Dixon, James Cluer and Simon Martin with a little help from friends John Moseley, Ray Stockton and Jack Doherty. With that array of talent it’s going to be a night to remember at Charters, particularly the sight of Gizz serenading you!

The Cherry Tree’s well known for staging some great local bands and some fantastic charity events. On May 28 they bring together both with the Tyler Maxwell Fundraising Bands Day. Notable names on the line-up include The Replicas, The Black Marias, The Spirit, The Loyed as well as Children of the Revolution, Storm, Zeb Roots and Crash ‘n’ Burn. Even better it’s all free which means you can dig even deeper and drop your dosh in the collection buckets. Tyler has cerebral palsy and urgently needs treatment so you can enjoy a cracking live music event and know you’re doing your bit at the same time. It’s on from 1pm – 11.30pm both inside and out. Call Corky on 07759 777132 for details.

I’ve just seen the latest band schedule for the Bourne Festival and to say it’s an impressive line-up is an understatement!

The festival is organised by Bourne & District Round Table 896 and runs from June 3 – 5 on the Wellhead field with a beer festival as well. However, the music stage for me will be worth taking in. Here’s the latest schedule:

Friday June 3 7.15pm The Precious20 8.15pm Hooker 9.45pm The Replicas Saturday June 4 12.15pm Power Surge 1.15pm Loose Rocket 2.15pm The Soul Solution 3.15pm Retrolux 4.30pm The Tunnel 5.30pm The Flex 7.15pm The Overdubs 8.15pm Copyright 9.45pm Doctor and the Medics Sunday June 5 12.15pm Battle of The U18’s Bands Winner!

1.15pm Saturday Night Special 2.15pm Circa73 3.15pm Children of the Revolution 4.30pm Brotherhoods Roundabout 5.30pm The Re-entrants 7.15pm Lime Shark 8.15pm The Almaboobies 9.45pm Greendate That’s 21 bands appearing in three days and with lots of real ale and draught cider available and only a £2 entry fee each day, the Bourne Festival is sure to attract a big attendance. www.bournefestival.com

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PUB GUIDE News ADDISON ARMS WINS AWARD!

The Addison Arms in Glatton has received some exciting news recently.

They’ve been given the most improved pub award, presented by the Huntingdon branch of CAMRA. Since owners Ian and Michelle Gamblin took over, they’ve focused on sourcing local real ales and guest beers from within 35 miles. The regulars love the local brews, including the three most popular ones – Grainstore, Digfield and Glebe Farm, as well as the Peterborough based Oakham Ales. Ian and Michelle have been keen CAMRA members for many years, and even met each other at the Peterborough Beer Festival – ahh! So next time you fancy a relaxing evening with a chilled brew head 10 minutes down the road from the hustle and bustle of the city centre to the Addison Arms. Well done guys!

The Boro Bar • LIVE music every Friday & Saturday • Karaoke Thursday's • Live Sports on Jumbo screens • Real Ales • Pool, Darts and Poker • Food (served mon-fri 11.30-3.30), Sunday Dinners 12-4, • Football menu during live matches • FREE FUNCTION ROOM HIRE I’ve visited the lovely Stamford Corn Exchange a few times since its reopening and it really has a great atmosphere. It’s a good place to see a seated music show and there are a couple of opportunities to try it for yourself in June.

Firstly for fans of Brit Pop there’s Cool Britannia on Friday June 3. The show celebrates one of the most innovative periods of the British music scene. Cool Britannia are a four-piece band which feature ESP’s very own Matt Zilch (Stamford Calling) – so much talent in one so young! They bring an energetic two hour show to Stamford with the greatest hits of Blur, Oasis, Pulp, Radiohead, Manic Street Preachers and the modfather himself, Paul Weller.

Then on June 18, the UK's longest running Guns N Roses tribute band visit Stamford. Over the last nine years Guns 2 Roses have taken the UK and Europe by storm as the biggest and most authentic tribute to the originals. During this time they’ve performed to thousands the world over, and even live on stage with actual members of the original band. Guns 2 Roses play all the hits and then some from all the albums including: Welcome To The Jungle, November Rain, Paradise City, Sweet Child Of Mine. All those rock anthems without the irritation of Axl! Could be a good night.

Tickets for both nights are from Stamford Corn Exchange on 01780 766455.

Oundle Road, Peterborough PE2 9PJ Tel: 07927 516759

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

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

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

ADVERTISE HERE The Ploughman in Werrington has a fine reputation for its events so get their Charity Beer Festival in your diary for July 1-3 which has a fine selection of bands lined up alongside the real ales.

The One Eyed Cats kick things off on Friday July 1, the ever popular Citizen Smith will have you rocking on Saturday July 2 and the Nuggets close the live music on the afternoon of Sunday July 3 before handing over to karaoke with Mighty Mouth Trev. All proceeds will be donated to the Rudolph Fund children’s charity.

To advertise your pub here for only £16 per week call Ian on:

01733 579707

Free listings for your live entertainment included Email: laura.waltham@espmag.co.uk

Last few spaces available!

GUIDE

FRI MAY 27

ADAM ELLIS The Fayre Spot Bretton

CIRCA 73 The Swiss Cottage Woodston

HOOKER The Cross Keys Oundle Road

IAN AND KAT The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

MASTERPLAN + THE FLEETING MINDS + EMPIRE The Met Lounge Bridge Street

MONKEY BOY The Ploughman Werrington

MUSIC NIGHT WITH PHIL Quinns Club Whittlesey

SELL OUT The Crown Inn Lincoln Road

THE KURMUJUN Ye Olde Dun Cow Cowbit

LAUGHTONS LAST STAND The Scotgate Stamford

MOTOR CITY VIPERS The Lime Tree Walton

PARK LANE

Oundle Road

THE DEAD RABBITS Greetham Community Centre Greetham

Exchange Stamford

TWENTY 4 The Office Oundle Road

ZIMMETRY The Post Office Club Bourges Boulevard

The Halcyon Netherton

The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

SAT MAY 28 CIRCA 73 The Cock Inn Werrington

COLIN SMITH The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

CRASH 'N' BURN The Peacock Fletton

CUTTIN' LOOSE Threekingham Beer Festival Threekingham

EAST COAST The Crown Inn Lincoln Road

FRANKLY MY DEAR The Ostrich North Street

GRUMPY OLD MEN Ebeneezers Grove Street

FRIXION

Cottage Woodston

Stamford Corn Exchange

CRASH 'N' BURN The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

THE GUARDS The Bell Sawtry

THE PIGS The Ploughman Werrington

THE REPLICAS The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

TRISTAN DREW The Post Office Club Bourges Boulevard

MON MAY 30 ALADDINSANE The Post Office Club Bourges Boulevard

THU JUN 2

Stamford

The Crown Inn Lincoln Road

The Crown Inn Lincoln Road

THE JAZZ PIDGINS

LOOSE ROCKET + RETROLUX Bourne Festival Bourne

PORKY PIG The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

BOURNE FESTIVALl Bourne

RELOADED The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

SLIDE TO OPEN The Cock Inn Werrington

Brennans Bar Spalding

SOFT TONE NEEDLES

KICKBACK

The Ex Serviceman's Club Fletton

The Ostrich North Street

LLOYD WATSON The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

MONKEY BOY The Bell Sawtry

PORKY PIG The Dragon Werrington

THE PRECIOUS LOOSE ROCKET 20 + HOOKER The Indian Queen + THE Boston REPLICAS OUTA-STOCK + Bourne Festival LIVE SUPPORT Bourne BANDS THE SPIRIT The Boat Inn Whittlesey

KNOW NO ROAD CREW The Cherry Tree BOUNDS + HOLLOWTECHNIC Oundle Road Mama Liz's THE DAVISON/ Voodoo Lounge WOODS BAND

CITIZEN SMITH LANCE BLOOM The Swiss

ELECTRIC THE IDLE WARRIORS REVIVAL + The Bluebell Inn AKUA TU + Dogsthorpe SANDRA GRANT FRANKLY MY AND SENSUS DEAR Stamford Corn

The Ex Serviceman's Club Fletton

WAYNE MILLS

The Met Lounge Bridge Street

COOL BRITTANIA + SLIDE TO OPEN THE LATEST The Cherry Tree GOSSIP

SUN MAY 29

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

A STORY TO TELL

The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

THE MOTIVATORS

THE RETURNS

FRI JUN 3

The Cross Keys Oundle Road

THE TUNNEL The Fayre Spot Bretton

TWENTY 4 The Boro Bar Oundle Road

SAT JUN 4 101 PROOF The Prince Of Wales Feathers Castor

THE MOONLIGHT SHADOWS The Ivy Leaf Club Whittlesey

UNDERCOVER The Ploughman Werrington

UNTAMED ROCK The Boro Bar Oundle Road

SUN JUN 5 BOURNE FESTIVALl

The Fayre Spot Bretton

HOOKER

CIRCA 73 The Stage Market Deeping

LIVE BAND

CUTTIN' LOOSE

The Boro Bar Oundle Road

The New Inn Boston

MESSENGER ROOTS

The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

The Old Coach House Market Deeping

UNDERCOVER The Dragon Werrington

SAT JUN 11 BURLESQUE

The Office Oundle Road

HALO-LEE

OVERDUBS The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

THE GUARDS O'Neills Broadway

SAT JUN 25

DON'T LOOK DOWN + BEAUDICA + KAMAKIZE HOTSHOTS + DEPTHS

THE NUGGETS The Golden Fleece Stamford

THE SKIP RATS

Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge Stamford

Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge Stamford

DOWNTOWN DADDIOS

TWENTY 4

LIVE BAND

The Old Coach House Market Deeping

DR. A'S RHYTHM & GROOVES

The Boro Bar Oundle Road

SUN JUN 19

LOOSE ROCKET

PENNYLESS

The Crown Inn Lincoln Road

The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

The Golden Pheasant Etton

INTWINED

MONKEY BOY

TUE JUN 21

The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

The Dragon Werrington

LIVE BANDS

OPEN MIC WITH RICHARD + PAUL

The Peacock London Road

The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

PORKY PIG The Ploughman Werrington

RETROLUX

PULSE The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

THE LATE SHOW The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

THE RETURNS The Ploughman Werrington

ZEB ROOTZ

The Swiss Cottage Woodston

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS The Fayre Spot Bretton

TUNNEL The Cross Keys Oundle Road

SAT JUN 18 CRASH 'N' BURN The Cock Inn Werrington

Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge Stamford

GLASS HEART

SUN JUN 12

HERMANS HERMITS + OUTA-STOCK

ROCKET

The Ostrich North Street

FRI JUN 17

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

MONKEY BOY

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road The Crown Inn Lincoln Road

STORM The Cross Keys Oundle Road

The Old Coach House Market Deeping

The Grapevine Queen Street

The Fayre Spot Bretton

The Dragon Werrington

CUTTIN' LOOSE

MAINSTREET

The Swiss Cottage Woodston

Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge Stamford

WHITE SPIRIT

MONKEY BOY

The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

The Indian Queen Boston

HOOKER

The Boro Bar Oundle Road

SLIDE TO OPEN

LOOSE ROCKET STONE PONY

The Braza Club March

The Prince Of Wales Feathers Castor

REX, LLOYD AND MURRAY

GRUMPY OLD MEN

The Letter B Whittlesey

The Waggon & Horses Langtoft

The Ex Serviceman's Club Fletton

KEN WYNNE

The Angel Inn Yarwell

THE MOONLIGHT SHADOWS

Stibbington Rail Station Wansford

The Blue Boar Eye

FEEDBACK

The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

FRI JUN 10

ELECTRIC WARRIORS

The Bull Newborough

LES WOODS BAND

LESLEY CURTIS ROUNDHOUSE

PENNYLESS

The Cross Keys Oundle Road

OPEN MIC NIGHT

THU JUN 16

Bourne

CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION

TUE JUN 14

The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

The East Of England Show Alwalton

JOHN QUINN The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

OPEN MIC NIGHT The Boat Inn Whittlesey

THU JUN 23

DAFFY AND THE ALIEN The Dragon Werrington

ELECTRIC WARRIORS The Ploughman Werrington

KEN WYNNE The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

LEON The Boro Bar Oundle Road

MATT STRAFFORD DUO The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

MAXWELL HAMMER SMITH + GRUMPY OLD MEN The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

MONKEY BOY The Grapevine Queen Street

OPEN MIC NIGHT

SELF PRESERVATION SOCIETY

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

The Stage Market Deeping

THE JAZZ PIDGINS

STORM

The Palmerston Arms Oundle Road

FRI JUN 24

The Ostrich North Street

THU JUN 30 SLIDE TO OPEN

ALADDINSANE

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

FRI JUL 1

BLACK HAWK DOWN + FALLEN

The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

The Scotgate Stamford

FRIXION LLOYD WATSON

CUTTIN' LOOSE

Ye Olde Dun Cow Cowbit

The Golden Fleece Stamford

ONE EYED CATS The Ploughman Werrington

LIVE BAND

SHANE POOLE

The Boro Bar Oundle Road

The Fayre Spot Bretton

LLOYD WATSON THE BALANCE The Cross Keys BAND The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

Oundle Road

LOOSE BABY CHARLOTTE The Pear Tree Stamford

If you wanna get your gigs in ESP for free e-mail gigs@espmag.co.uk or fax on 01733 579708 or post to: ESP Magazine, PO Box 431, Peterborough, PE6 7FG.

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EnterNow! The2011searchforourninthFaceofESPishere.

If you’ve got personality, look after yourself and can represent the fun loving spirit of ESP Magazine for a full 12 months… who knows, this year it could be you!

We’ll choose an ordinary local girl to turn into our new celebrity at the Finals Night on Friday September 9 at the Holiday Inn West.

Enter online at www.faceofesp.co.uk or call 01733 579707 for details.