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RACE FOR LIFE Ready, get set…ENTER! Come on girls, time to sign up for Race For Life as it returns to Ferry Meadows on Tuesday July 10.

More than 2,000 ladies have already joined but they need lots more. It’s a lovely course around the lakes and you can just walk it if you’re not a runner – just take part! It’s all to raise cash for Cancer Research UK and all the money raised makes a huge difference so go to www.raceforlife.org or call 0871 641 1111.

BRETTON BEER FEST Real Ale fans should head to Peterborough Town Sport Club’s first beer festival this month. It’s being held at the club in Bretton Gate on June 15 &16 with 20 beers in a marquee along with entertainment and food in the clubhouse. Hockey and cricket matches will also be taking place and everyone’s welcome.

ESP GOES TO CHINA ESP is read in all the best places, one of the latest being the Great Wall of China!

Photographer Dave Porter was taking part in a charity fundraising trek for Parkinson’s Disease. He trekked nearly 100km from Beijing along the Great Wall, and managed to fit in time to read our mag! There’s over 120,000 people diagnosed with the disease in the UK, and there’s no cure. If you can spare a few quid to support Dave and this worthy cause, make a donation at www.justgiving.com/Dave-PorterChina-trek.

PLOUGHMAN RAISES Andy Simmonds and the rest of the team would like to say a huge thank you to all the people that supported the Ploughman charity clash with the Ploughman Vets!

They’ve managed to raise over £1,000 for Addenbrooke’s Charity Trust c/o Maggie Mooney. It’s great to see that this local pub is bringing the community together and raising money for such great causes. Well done guys!

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The Three Horseshoes in Werrington was taken over by Brett Groom in March and he’s already started making some fantastic changes. So far he’s completely renovated one side of the bar changing it from a dull and dated place to a bright, vibrant and modern bar area with plenty of comfy seating. So watch this space folks, there’s more improvements to come!

From June 1 – 5 the Falcon Hotel in Whittlesey will be celebrating the Diamond Jubilee by holding a beer festival over several days. There’ll be 20 beers, ciders and perries, live music on the Friday and Monday, a soul all-dayer on the Saturday with nine DJs from midday, and on the Sunday there’ll be a Diamond Jubilee quiz at 8.30pm. Don’t miss out on the fun and celebrate this unique event! Call 01733 351001 for details.

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One Touch Football Soccer School are running football Euro 2012 fun and development days in the Whitsun school holidays. The sessions are for both boys and girls from age 4 to 14 and from beginners to more experienced players. Head coach Glenn Vaughan is a coach and scout for Peterborough Utd Football Club, and will be attending to develop all individuals, teaching them new skills in a fun and relaxed environment. They’re being held at Orton Wistow Primary School on June 6, 7 and 8 with a choice of times from 9am – 3pm, it’s £15 for the first day and £13 per day after. Or from 10am – 3pm it’s £12 for the first day and £10 per day after. Just visit www.onetouchfootball.co.uk and simply fill out the online booking form.

Beautiful Day Spa in Yaxley have joined forces with Decker Bus and their party bus to bring Spa to the party bus menu! You can enjoy various treatments whilst being taxi’d around town and then go on to a bar or club! It’s the perfect way to spend a girls night out or even a special occasion or hendo, where you can be properly pampered and looking good by the time you step off the bus!

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The famous Castle Bytham Midsummer Fair is back on Sunday June 24, with plenty of entertainment and attractions for all the family. There’ll be a low-level fly-past by the Red Arrows and a WWII Spitfire, a Civil War re-enactment society battle, a street market with more than 70 stalls selling everything from crafts to artisan cheese, children’s activities, archery, a bar, a BBQ with hog roast, live music and loads more. Plus there’s free parking! The village hall will also have delicious homemade meals, cakes, tea and coffee, and a classic car show and a duck race. www.midsummerfair.co.uk

Celebrate Father’s Day at Angel Spice on June 17, with a special Sunday Buffet from 12noon – 11.30pm. There’s up to 40 freshly prepared mouth watering dishes to choose from, or you can select some dishes off their set menu. Children and senior citizens eat for just £4.95 per head, and adults £8.95.

They’re also hosting a special Diamond Jubilee Buffet on June 4 & 5, where you can celebrate in style and eat all you like from 12.30pm 'til 5pm for just £7.95, with their normal menu available in the evening from 5pm – 11.30pm. Call 01733 244373 for details.

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ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE Ultimate Performance opened its doors in May and is a brand new, custom built practice with state-of-the-art equipment and a large purpose built Pilates studio. They specialise in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, modified Pilates, sports massage, rehabilitation and education. There are some great opening offers with your first class of Pilates half price, £4 for one hour and £2.50 for lunchtime sessions. There’s £10 off physiotherapy (initial assessment) and £5 off your first sports massage. They’re located in Gateway Park, Orton Southgate, call 01733 235226 or visit www.upll.co.uk

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FUN DAY @ LIME TREE

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On Sunday June 17 there’s a family fun day at the Lime Tree in Walton, with plenty of entertainment and a car boot sale.

There’ll be food and drink available as usual in the pub, plus a fire engine display and hopefully some lovely weather to go with it!

You can also book to take your own car for the car boot sale, so just call 01733 708320.

Don’t miss the chance to grab a fantastic bargain as the John Lewis clearance kicks off this month. On June 21 the store is opening one full hour before they normally do on a Thursday and as it's late night shopping they’ll be open from 8.30am – 8pm.

STEEL UNION GOT THE BLUES Round off your bank holiday with some acoustic blues with Steel Union playing live at the Palmerston Arms on Oundle Road on Tuesday June 5 at 2.30pm the pub’s under new management and it promises to be a chilled out afternoon with Steel Union playing authentic, traditional, acoustic blues mostly from 1920 through to 1945 with Richard Gibson on vocals and harmonica and Richard Turner on vocals, national bottleneck/slide guitar and acoustic guitar.

NEW STYLIST @ MELANIE RICHARDS The team at Melanie Richards Hair Boutique has recently expanded and welcomes new star stylist Sophie Thackery.

She’s a Wella Trend Vision Regional Finalist of 2012, and with her new arrival they’re offering a colour, cut and blow dry for only £50. For more information or to book your appointment call 01733 553600.

OPEN DAY @ VIVACITY LEISURE CENTRES Kick off the bank holiday weekend with an active start by trying out the Vivacity Gyms for free! You can pop along to the Regional Fitness and Swimming Centre, Bushfield Leisure Centre, Werrington Leisure Centre and Jack Hunt Swimming Pool and Gym. They all boast state of the art gym equipment and staff will be on hand to help if you’re new to the gym or are interested in a tour of the wider facilities. To find out more, call your local site for more details.

BANK HOLIDAY HEALTH HELP If you have an urgent health care need during a weekend or over the Jubilee Bank Holiday – fear not! There are a range of services in Peterborough that are available during these times. A number of pharmacies will be open, and you can check the list on the NHS Peterborough website www.peterborough.nhs.uk. Or for advice you can call 0845 46 47. There’s a GP at the Alma Road Walk-In Centre from 7am – 10pm every day over the bank holiday, and the nurse led Walk-In Centre at the City Care Centre in Thorpe Road is also open from 7am – 10pm every day.

CYCLISTS TAKE ON BIKE CHALLENGE A few local gents who are regulars at The Bull in Market Deeping have set themselves a new challenge – to cycle from Whitehaven to South Sheilds! They’ve already conquered coast to coast, the Peterborough 100, The Viking Challenge and riding around the Isle of White, and have been training hard for their next venture.

Dennis, Martin, Steve, Mick, Stuart and Colin have one rule during their rides – no lycra! They’re hoping to raise money through sponsorship for the Deepings Mens Group who provide mobility aids free of charge to all people living within the Deepings, so if you fancy sponsoring these chaps get in touch! Their challenge is in June so make sure you cheer them on and celebrate with them on their return. Call 07766 016518 for more details.

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MICHAEL WINSLOW: THE MAN OF 10,000 VOICES He’s a true Hollywood legend and is coming on tour in the UK for the first time following his sell out show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2011. Michael Winslow has been seen and heard in Police Academy, Family Guy, The Simpsons, Spaceballs, Gremlins and many more, and will be hitting the Key Theatre stage with an astounding show. He can imitate the impossible using only his voice, such as the frenzy of Jimmy Hendrix playing the guitar, or a special treat for Star Wars fans. Don’t miss out on the chance to see this vocal gymnast and comedy star on Monday June 11 at 7.30pm, tickets £15. Box office: 01733 207239.

BORN IN THE GARDENS Set in an ageing mock-Tudor house in Bristol in 1979, Maud and her stay-at-home son, Mo, pass their days happily together. He talks to the cat, plays his drums and concocts ridiculous cocktails for them both while she sits chatting away to the people on the telly. No amount of coaxing from Maud’s suave son, Hedley, and Mo’s glamorous twin sister, Queenie, will persuade the eccentric pair to lead a more normal life – even the ‘michael wave’ is a gadget too far! Described as ‘fiendishly funny’ with an ‘outstanding cast’ by The Stage this hilarious and deeply touching play shows that change isn’t always for the best!

See what you think when it comes to The Key on June 12 – 14.

Tickets £16 (£13 concessions). Box office: 01733 207239.

BUGSY MALONE Polka Dot is proud to present Limelight Youth Theatre in their production of Bugsy Malone. It’s a musical comedy where Bugsy Malone follows the rivalry between two half-witted street gangs and the well-intentioned, one time boxer who steps in to take control of Fat Sam’s gang. It’s on at the South Holland Centre in Spalding on June 15 and 16 at various times.

Tickets are £11, or £40 per family. Box office: 01775 764777.

THE GAMES The Spike Theatre Company have a great comedy show in store and it’s coming to Stamford Arts Centre on Wednesday June 27. Follow three Greek nobodies caught up in a celestial bet between Zeus, Hera, Hercules and unwitting heroes Stanzas, Darius and Hermaphrodite who travel to compete in the ancient Olympics and take on the heroes of the sporting world with epic results for mankind! It’s on at 8pm, tickets are £10. Box office: 01780 763203.

PETERBOROUGH MALE VOICE CHOIR The acclaimed Peterborough Male Voice Choir are back again with a varied programme of choral favourites! You can catch them at Castor’s historic parish church on Saturday June 16 at 7.30pm, where they’ll blow you away with a fantastic selection of ballads, spirituals and songs from their shows. Tickets are £8 and are available from Peterborough Destination Centre by calling 01733 452336.

COMEDY WITH ANDREW LAWRENCE Andrew Lawrence looks set to be the next big thing in stand up comedy and you can see him live in the Key Studio on Friday June 15. If you saw him on BBC1’s Live At The Apollo and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow you’ll know why this double Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee and double Chortle Award Nominee: Best UK Headline Act is attracting so much attention. You might even have heard his Radio 4 series What To Do If You’re Not Like Everybody Else, but either way, catch him while you can and see what all the fuss is about. Tickets £10. Box office: 01733 207239.

JACKSON LIVE IN CONCERT A tribute to the king of pop is coming to Stamford Corn Exchange this month on Saturday June 9. Amir Sharma portrays Michael Jackson in his prime and has to be one of the most vocally and visually accurate tributes to have toured the UK. He’ll be joined on stage by a cast of musicians, singers and dancers who’ll perform all the hits from Thriller, Beat It and Billie Jean, and promises to be a sensational show. He’s got the look, the moonwalk and of course the voice! Tickets are £16, 7.30pm. Box office: 01780 766455.

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LADIES NIGHT Ladies night is back again girls, so if you missed out last time now’s the chance to get your hands on tickets to this hot night out! With a naughty school disco theme, you’ll get free bubbly if you dress in school uniform, indulge in a fabulous hot and cold buffet, be catered for by the gorgeous topless waiters and check out the hunky strippers. Plus there’ll be an outrageous drag queen compere just to make the night even more fun! It’s on at the Cresset on Friday June 22 and is £16.50 per head, with discounts available for groups of 10 or more. Box office: 01733 265705.

WESTENDERS Experience a night in London’s West End at your local theatre, as past cast members from Les Miserables perform a fantastic musical taking you through many of your favourite shows. The cast have over 26 years experience in West End musicals, and with superb musicians, great vocals and impressive staging they’ll leave you wanting more! They’re on at the Stamford Corn Exchange on Saturday June 16, 7.30pm. Tickets are £17.50.

Box office: 01780 766455.

LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD / THREE LITTLE PIGS Award winning Ballet Cymru are returning with two timeless stories by Roald Dahl, will be performed at the South Holland Centre in Spalding on Saturday June 2. The production is an imaginative evening of stunning dance and is perfect for lovers of ballet and original storytelling. There’ll be amazing sets, costumes and breathtaking choreography and some brilliant humour, so it’s sure to keep you entertained!

Tickets are £14.50, box office: 01775 764777.

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World renowned stilt performers – Close Act

Summer’s here and that means it’s festival time!

This year’s Peterborough Arts Festival, which takes place from Saturday June 30 to July 8, is looking like a hot one with headliners Hard-Fi in Central Park, a helter skelter and giant elephants in Cathedral Square and some of the best talent from the Edinburgh Festival at the Key Theatre. Whatever your taste in music, art, culture and entertainment there’ll be something for you and here at ESP we’re very excited about what’s in store!

The 2012 Festival is sponsored by Perkins Engines as part of their own 80th anniversary celebrations which take place this year. The full programme of acts is available in the 2012 Festival brochure, available from the Key Theatre and venues across the city, or via the dedicated Festival website, www.peterboroughfestival.co.uk plus we’ll keep you posted on www.espmag.co.uk and our facebook. Ticketed events are now on sale from the Key Theatre box office on 01733 207239.

THE LAUNCH

Festival headliners – Hard-Fi

It all kicks off with a Victorian circus extravaganza on Saturday June 30 when Cathedral Square will be the venue for some extraordinary performances and entertainment.

You’ll be amazed by some bizarre, magical and hilarious performances popping up all over the Square, featuring artists from around the world. Cirk Isis will be astounding crowds with their acrobatic trampoline act, there’ll be walking giants – a mechanical elephant and a giant fire bird – touring the city centre.

Or, you can get a different perspective on the city from the top of a Victorian helter skelter!

FESTIVAL PLUS Festival Plus returns for the second year with a week of dance, music, theatre, master classes and much more, from Monday July 2 – 6. This year, Peterborough gets the opportunity to experience a taster of the Edinburgh Festival material with leading comedic conjuror and star of the BBC’s The Magicians, Pete Firman, performing brand new material from his forthcoming Edinburgh appearance at the Key Theatre on Wednesday July 4, as does Peterborough’s very own poet, ex-English teacher Mark Grist, who appears on the same night in the Key Studio with his Rogue Teacher show.

There’s a pop-up café and arts venue open throughout the Festival at Chauffeurs Cottage behind the Town Hall called Café Valise with daily entertainment and of course, tea and cake!

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The week will end with the Key Theatre opening its doors to a Through The Looking Glass experience, with unexpected performances taking place in every corner.

CELEBRATE THE OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY The Peterborough Arts Festival also provides the backdrop to the Olympic Torch Relay celebrations on the city’s Embankment on Tuesday July 3. World renowned Close Act – incredible performers on stilts in the most amazing costumes – will provide an unforgettable welcome to the Olympic Flame, and there’ll be an exclusive performance of the specially commissioned Song For Peterborough by schools and communities from across the city with the Peterborough Male Voice Choir. Find out more on www.peterborough.gov.uk/OlympicTorchRelay

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FESTIVAL FINALE It all rounds up in Central Park on Saturday July 7 and Sunday July 8 with a weekend of epic entertainment!

The fun begins on Saturday at 12 noon with the Demon Barbers turning traditional Morris dancing on its head with their memorable Time Gentlemen Please, with B-boys and beatbox.

Throughout the weekend, there’ll be entertainment in every corner, from live literature, acoustic performances, music Demon Barbers workshops and art displays. Headliners Hard-Fi round off Saturday’s fun with tunes like Living For The Weekend, Cash Machine and Hard To Beat plus fresh material from their newly released album.

Sunday’s programme starts with the award winning Peterborough Male Voice Choir and Peterborough Voices. Don’t miss the renowned Orchestra Da Camera, who’ll be performing music from all corners of the British Isles to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee on Sunday evening.

Bring a picnic and enjoy a magical end to a magical Festival!

EAST OF ENGLAND SHOW GETS THE X FACTOR We can’t believe it’s already time for the East of England Show and this year it’s certainly got the X Factor.

The TV talent show’s runner-up Marcus Collins will be joined by fellow finalist, Irish singer Janet Devlin, in an open-air concert at the show on the Saturday. The three day event takes place on July 6, 7 and 8 and will be packed with events, attractions and activities for all the family – from agricultural highlights and interactive experiences to classic cars, vintage tractors and an abundance of shopping opportunities.

Admission for the Saturday – to include entrance to the concert – ranges from £10 for a child ticket and £19 for an adult ticket (£17 senior citizens concession) to £45 for a family ticket. Admission to the concert only, after 4pm, is £15. www.eastofenglandshow.co.uk

VIKINGS INVADE CITY MUSEUM! The Vikings exhibition at the revamped Peterborough Museum is a summer blockbuster packed with fun for all the family!

Opening on Saturday June 2 and running throughout the summer, the exhibition will be a unique opportunity for local people to see Viking objects from all over Britain on display for the first time ever in Peterborough.

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This hands-on interactive exhibition will give visitors the chance to experience life a thousand years ago by absorbing the sights, sounds and smells in the Viking feast in the re-created longhouse. Stand on the prow of a Viking ship and imagine crossing the Northern seas to raid and plunder other countries and terrified communities!

For more info contact the Museum on 01733 864663 or visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com

The city’s annual Green Festival is back, organised by the Peterborough Environment City Trust and running from Saturday June 2 – June 10.

It all kicks off on Cathedral Square with a great launch event between 10am – 4pm with BBC Radio Cambridgeshire hosting the entertainment on the main stage, as well as loads of stalls and fun on an eco theme.

On Thursday June 7, ESP will be supporting the Green Festival Swish where you can take along good quality clothing to swap. All you have to do is take along up to six unwanted, high quality items (but at least one), add your items to the rails and start browsing what other people have brought, select items to try on and if you like it, keep it!

It’s being held at the Eco Innovation Centre opposite the market on Thursday June 7 from 6pm – 8pm. Tickets are £5 and you must sign up in advance, so call Ben Middleton on 01733 866445 or email ben.middleton@pect.org.uk to book your place!

HERITAGE FESTIVAL FUN This year the Peterborough Heritage Festival branches out from the Arts Festival and takes on an identity of its own.

This free, living history extravaganza takes place over the weekend of June 23 and 24 in the Cathedral Precincts. Featuring over 300 costumed re-enactors you can wander through living history encampments in the precincts, meet Roman soldiers, Saxon warriors, Medieval Knights, English Civil War Roundheads and Napoleonic Redcoats. The weekend will include live period music, falconry shows and spectacular battle displays and there’ll be a period market on the main Cathedral green.

New for 2012 is a Children’s Zone, an activity area featuring jesters, storytellers, games and activities and a packed programme of ‘fringe activities’ with events around the city to tie in with the Heritage Festival from June 16 to June 28.

Grab a copy of the Heritage Festival brochure, or visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com and www.espmag.co.uk or call Peterborough Museum on 01733 864663.

THE PLOUGH’S GOT SOUL Whether you’re a soul brother or soul sister the Fenland Festival of Soul is the event of the summer.

It’s returning for a second year at the popular Plough pub, restaurant and events venue at Farcet Fen on June 15, 16, 17 with another great line-up.

The event gets underway on the Friday evening at 7pm with northern soul DJs and the highly acclaimed nine-piece soul band, the Soft Tone Needles.

Day two features talented local soul band, the Motor City Vipers, who make a welcome return for a Saturday night soul session of disco and Motown. Guest spots will feature Ian Gray (BBC Radio Cambridgeshire), Skip Stuart and Nigel F. For Sunday’s finale event the music focus is jazz-funk and modern, with a ten-hour, non-stop session of club classics and monster anthems from the likes of Steve Allen, Chris Brown, Malcolm James, Shaun ‘spats’ Owen, Max Rees and Ian Pass.

There’ll be great food and real ale plus a large, wooden dance floor and you can even stay over and camp. Call 01733 844307 or visit www.festivalofsoul.co.uk.

local art and craft in an informal and relaxed environment.

ARTISTS OPEN UP Fancy a sneaky peek at some local arts and crafts in the homes of the artists themselves?

Peterborough Artists Open Studios (PAOS) takes place this year on the weekends of June 9 and 10, June 16 and 17 and June 23 and 24. The focus of the event is to showcase

More than 60 artists and craftspeople will participate in this, the twelfth year of the event. They’ll open their houses, studios, and sometimes gardens, giving you the chance to see a wonderful range of painting, drawing, pottery, jewellery, weaving, embroidery, mosaics, sculpture, woodwork, and textiles.

You can meet the artists and even buy some of their work if you wish. Download a map on www.paos.org.uk and over the weekends red banners will be displayed at each of the venues.

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LISTEN TO MY RADIO GAGA The football European Championships are finally here and this column wouldn’t be the same without me making one of my famous ‘expert football pundit’ predictions. So here it is: winners – France.

And for years I’ve enjoyed banter over the Italy and England debate but to settle it once and for all, my advice is… don’t put your money on either team winning it!

The good news is that I’ll be mocking the efforts of both teams and all the other competing countries over the radio waves on Radio Peterborough.

The popular station’s made a welcome return and will be with us 24 hours a day from its brand new studios in Herlington until July 8.

DIVE IN FEET FIRST Can’t be bothered with foreplay? Buy her a pair of socks. According to research from the University of Groningen she’s 30% more likely to do a Meg Ryan if her feet are warm.

MY WORD OF THE MONTH

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The name affectionately known for Italy’s football team – watching them is bad for my health: acid reflux, palpitations, poor appetite, Graeme Souness, loss of sex drive, 140/90, IBS, Clive Tyldesley, sweat rings, Carlo, Five Live, seating superstition and watering tomato plants.

The daily 106.2 FM programme lineup returns with the likes of Chris Holland on breakfast followed by ESP’s live music writer Keith Dalton.

You can catch me with Chris (and Keith if he still loves me) each morning as we comment on the daily football headlines and make ‘expert’ predictions for the evening’s matches. My editor Sharon McAllister will be popping in with the what’s on roundup and ESP’s nutrition writer Karen Devine will apparently be putting Chris Holland on a detox!

Email: info@radiopeterborough .co.uk if you’d like to join the Radio Peterborough crew.

WHEN MISSING A PENALTY IS GOOD!?

Compliments to Posh photographer Joe Dent for capturing the moment I missed the ball – let alone a penalty – in front of 8,000 Posh and Watford fans at London Road.

I was wearing ‘beer goggles’ simulating drink-drive vision so my chances of scoring a penalty past a rabbit in goal were virtually impossible. But I did expect to actually strike the ball and sure enough I missed it by a mile.

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BY VIC’S BOYS Big shout to all the boys from Vic’s Gym (formerly ESF Sports) who boxed brilliantly at the recent battle with their St Ives counterparts. There’s another white-collar show planned for later this year. So, if you fancy lacing up for an experience of a lifetime, or just want to give boxing training a go then give Vic a call on 07595 167679.

A GOOD TIME TO GET MY CHOPPER OUT I never need asking twice when it comes to whipping my Chopper out… It got a good polish and stood to attention ready to be saddled for the ride of its life to mark the death of its designer Alan Oakley who died last month.

Instead, a seven year-old boy rocked up wearing the goggles and showed me how it was done!

NICK WINS PLACE IN BRITISH BIKE TEAM Balderston and Man About Town congratulations to Ely motorcyclist Nick George (pictured) who’ll be riding for Great Britain in an international off-road motorcycling competition held in South America this November.

Nick was one of three best BMW adventure-bike owners chosen to represent Britain after competing in a range of challenges at the East of England Showground during last month’s annual BMF weekend.

My thanks to BMW Motorrad PR man Khal Harris for coming up trumps and to the boys at Balderston for being accommodating to a hung-over Pep on the day.

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>> Donna – letter written yet? >> African Harry Hill – you should have gone to Specsavers! >> Mandy – time for a catch-up >> Salvatore e familglia – benvenuti a Peterborough >> Ivan – let’s do a food / bike review >> Bru – cidrado?

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OMG! HAIR AND NAILS Unit 1A, Bellona Drive, Stanground, Peterborough, PE2 8GP. 01733 308737 There’s a new arrival on the beauty block and with everything you could want to look fabulous all under one roof you’ll definitely be gasping “Oh my God!” when you step inside.

This vibrant, contemporary salon which has recently opened at Cardea in Stanground has a great team of hair and beauty stylists and some equally great opening offers.

At the moment there’s 10% off everything (excluding jewellery) and with a huge range of treatments available you can afford to pamper yourself big style.

For a healthy glow OMG offers the Sienna X Professional Spray Tan with a full body treatment for just £15. If you want superstar nails they have Acrylics, Gels, Gelish, infills and do all the repairs to keep your hands looking gorgeous. The new long lasting Gelish Nails come in a variety of colours, starting from £25, so say goodbye to chipped nail varnish, Gelish will last so much longer!

For skincare they offer the Dermalogica Plush Range and Face Mapping, and OMG owner Mandi says – “You can notice an improvement in just three days, it’s fab!”

There are a full range of professional hair stylists there to give your tresses the treatment they deserve and for the hair you don’t want there’s the full range of waxing on offer too – and that includes the guys!

From eyelash perming and tinting to ilash extensions you’ll be able to flutter your eyelashes with pride under perfectly shaped brows. BD Eyebrows give you beautifully defined eyebrows which will frame your face.

You can also enjoy a bit of retail therapy at OMG as they’re now a local stockist of jewellery from Tahlias Closet.

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The page that's looking forward to The Queen's Diamond Jubilee concert on BBC1. To stop her getting bored they should sit her in a revolving throne chair that she can spin around in like Jessie J in The Voice. Then when she likes a song she has to pull a face like Les Dawson.

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COMEDY GIGS

A SHORT BREAK ABROAD

Where to catch great live comedy this month…

FUNHOUSE COMEDY, PETERBOROUGH

The North Street Bar in Peterborough serves up more laughs with Shazia Mirza, Anthony King, Scott Bennett and compere Dave Gibson.

Tickets from www.funhousecomedy.co.uk.

As many of you will know, over the past two series An Idiot Abroad has documented Karl Pilkington's journeys to foreign countries as arranged by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant.

Series one saw the round-headed manc twonk visit the seven modern wonders, then series two moves on to places of popular things to do before you die.

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Warwick said – "I'll be following in the footsteps of Marco Polo who, on his deathbed, said – 'I did not write half of what I saw, for I knew I would not be believed.' That’s pretty much what I thought after I first met Karl…"

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Gervais added – "Karl once said to me that opposites attract. Warwick Davis is sociable, hardworking and never complains. They should get along fine."

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It's their third birthday show at the Brewery Tap with an amazing line up including headliner Trevor Lock with support from Joe Lycett, Adam Rushton, Alex Perry and compere David Ward. There’ll also be a Thai buffet laid on before the show. Tickets including meal, £12 advance and £14 on the door.

Call: 01733 358500.

The two episodes won't be shown on Sky1 until December, but watch this space for some exclusive behind-the-scenes stories later in the year and also news of the new ‘Pocket Warwick’ App I can’t wait to get for my phone!

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The comedy continues at the Angel Hotel in Bourne with the fantastic Pierre Hollins, Barry Dodds, Dan Bland and compere Chris Brooker. Tickets £7 in advance www.funhousecomedy.co.uk or call 01778 422346.

Pilkington added – "I don't know how it will work out. Honestly. Edmund Hillary had that Tenzing fella, Ben Fogle had James Cracknell. I've been given an Ewok."

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The Late Bar and Venue Comedy Club in Bourne has another great comedy line up with Gary Delaney, Phil Butler and compere Anthony King. Tickets are £15 advance (includes 3 course meal) on 01778 393644.

For the latest adventure Gervais had planned to send Karl around the UK on a bike with Warwick in the basket, but now the pair will take a slightly grander route as they follow explorer Marco Polo’s epic voyage from Italy to China.

The hypnotic, heart-break song Somebody That I Used to Know by Australian singer Gotye has been everywhere, but hearing the Aussie pretty-boy whinging about what his ex has done to cause him so much heartache is starting to make my teeth itch.

"You didn't have to stoop so low" he whines over and over during the chorus.

Why, what’s she done Gotye? Cleaned your bank account out? Cleaned the rim of the toilet with your tooth brush? No, his ex girlfriend just got one of her friends to collect her record collection and then changed her number! Yeah, ‘cause of all the things she could’ve stooped to doing, that really is the lowest isn't it? Far worse than posting embarrassing stuff about you on facebook, or getting her older brother to beat the s*** out of you. Oh boo-hoo-hoo, she's taken back her records and changed her phone number. You know what Gotye? It's time you took some advice from another famous Aussie song by Men At Work because... ‘You come from a land down under, where beer does flow and men chunder’. So crack open some tinnies, stop acting like a flaming galah and GET OVER IT!

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Great news everybody! Warwick Davis, Peterborough's world famous acting legend and all-round nice bloke is currently in the process of filming two, hour long shows of Idiot Abroad 3: The Short Way Round for Sky TV.

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ON ME HEAD PAUL! Paul Merton has got to be one of the funniest comedians this country’s ever produced so it was great to see him return to his stand up roots last month with his show Out Of My Head. You can read my review of his performance at the Cresset on www.espmag.co.uk.

Both Jimmy Carr and Rhod Gilbert will be back there later in the year with their stand up shows so get your tickets early ’cause they always sell out fast!

THE WELSH HANGOVER By the time you read this I shall be nursing the hangover from hell after attending ESP writer Mike Clarke's stag weekend in Cardiff.

Mike's best men Neil and John have managed to keep the details secret from Mike until we get there, although that hasn't stopped him trying to find out what I know. For example he asked me what hotel we were staying in for the weekend and I replied – "Rooms? Where we're going we don't need rooms." Ha Ha!

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This exciting event offers a totally unique and bespoke experience for all levels of motorcyclist, from total novice to experienced road/track riders.

You will be using the Race Schools Kawasaki’s awesome, cutting edge ZX-R Ninja bikes (no excess payments) which offers state of the art technology and race proven chassis, brakes and suspension plus Scorpion race cans to really maximise your on track experience.

This event is a full day experience – including some fun events during the day. A typical day includes meet and greet and refreshments, a full briefing from Chris himself, top flight and current BSB racers as instructors – and only 2 riders per instructor using on-board cameras – you can even purchase the video footage to re-live your day! All finished off with podium presentations and a certificate of achievement signed by Chris.

Safety apparel – helmets, leathers, boots and gloves can be supplied if necessary.

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Summer’s here and bikers will be eagerly taking to the road to enjoy the benefits of their two wheeled wonders but when thrills turn to spills and you end up injured through no fault of your own you need someone who really does ‘think bike’.

Ever seen a lawyer on a motorbike? Well you will at Balfour Law in Werrington as some of their team are bikers themselves, so when it comes to understanding your claims you can’t beat a bike minded ally!

Balfour Law are experts in handling motorcycle claims and have plenty of experience in this field covering all aspects of personal injury from bruising and broken bones right through to brain injuries and fatal accidents. Motorcycling’s great fun but not all road users are savvy about bikers and as aware as they should be – sadly it’s the bikers who usually come off the worst!

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Managing Director Naina Tilney says – “As specialists, we are expert in complicated arguments over responsibility and liability for motorcycle accident claims and resulting compensation, including difficult areas such as speed and filtering, road surface defects and diesel spills.

“We’re experts in assisting motorcyclists and we are dedicated to the cause. We understand the motorcyclist’s point of view and we are in a position to give clear and frank advice.

“We’re always prepared to consider acting on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis even if your case has been rejected by other solicitors.”

You can instruct Balfour Law whether or not you have a legal expenses insurance policy, despite anything your insurer may say to the contrary, you do not have to stay with a solicitor who’s paid a referral fee to your insurance broker to conduct your case.

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LAUNCHES, BOXING AND FUNDRAISING… Our city’s appetite for professional boxing has never been in doubt and there’s a new wave of boxing enthusiasts emerging who don’t mind lacing up for a go in the ring too! Our resident boxing fan and lensman Pep Cipriano was at the latest white-collar boxing event at the Cresset. Organisers from Vic’s Gym in Hampton brought together fighters in an explosive showdown against St Ives boxing gym in aid of Sue Ryder.

Goodbarns Yard in Peterborough has been refurbished and is under new management and Pep popped over to one of their charity nights, Staceman’s gig in aid of the Special Care Baby Unit. There was a great atmosphere and the fundraiser was a big success.

Ultimate Lifestyle Performance threw a lunch party at their new purpose built Pilates and physiotherapy centre and ESP’s Emma Bothamley was there to capture the action. This new centre in Orton Southgate also offers sports massage and has some great opening offers if you want to get in shape or need some TLC! See more on www.espmag.co.uk or www.facebook.com/espmagazine

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till hailed as the Queen of Pop, her royal Madgeness even had her own golden throne for her Superbowl appearance. She’s Susan Saunders reclaimed her crown with another No.1 album and now she’s on the road and ready to meet her adoring subjects. ESP’s Susan Saunders pays tribute to the one and only Madonna…

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OK so the celebrations have already begun for our wonderful Queen Elizabeth II in her Diamond Jubilee year. Whether you’re hanging your bunting and having a street party (like in my village, hurrah!), enjoying an English high tea or just obsessed with the royals in general, dig into your energy reserves to celebrate with Madonna, who’s still reigning as the Queen of Pop.

Not content with all that and providing there’s more than ‘material’ to this ol’ girl, she’s kicking off the summer with her Madonna 2012 Tour.

Setting out on May 31, the tour bus will stop in 26 European cities before starting in North America in August; seeing her perform almost two shows a week over the course of six months – not bad going for a mum of four eh?!

In true Jubilee style, Madonna’s celebrating with the biggest party in town – her latest world tour; The Madonna 2012 Tour. In short, the Queen of Pop is having a huge party this summer and everyone’s invited!

Tour dates that are easier for us to take advantage of are Hyde Park, London – Tuesday July 17 and Birmingham NIA arena – Thursday July 19. For those who fancy a short road/plane trip, there’s also a third UK gig on Saturday July 21 in Edinburgh at the Murrayfield Stadium, which coincidently, happens to be my birthday (I will accept random acts of kindness!).

Arthur Fogel, CEO Live Nation Entertainment Global Touring and Madonna tour promoter says – “Madonna’s track record as a world class entertainer and touring artist speaks for itself. Her artistry, talent and creative productions get bigger and better with each tour and Madonna 2012 will be no exception. We are thrilled to have her back on the road and know her fans feel the same.”

Indeed we do! Madonna’s bagged about a million trump cards in her poptastic career and achieved way more than most of us kiddie-winks (young and old-er) could ever dream of. Sound a bit overdramatic? Here are the stats: In the course of her phenomenal career, Madonna’s received a record breaking 37 Top 10 hits on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart along with a record breaking 42 No.1’s on its Dance/Club Play Song Charts (most No.1’s in its 35 year history). Madonna’s sold over 300 million albums; her 12th and latest, MDNA reached No.1 in over 50 countries: one more than Elvis! She’s the world's top-selling female recording artist with massive hits including Material Girl, Papa Don’t Preach and Vogue, to name but a few.

The tour follows the release of her latest electrifying album MDNA, which she co-wrote, and showcases a collection of shiny, dance floor anthems which feature special guests Nicki Minaj and her daughter Lourdes on backing vocals.

Madonna’s track record proves that she doesn’t just do something well, she owns it. One area of her life that hasn’t seen the same level of control is perhaps her love life. Sure, she’s had some hunks; Sean Penn, Guy Fittie (sorry, my mistake, I meant Ritchie) and there was one, Jesus, but every Queen needs a King to call her own so maybe the Jubilee year will bring a permanent Prince Charming? With Madonna’s polishing touch, I’m sure she can refine him into a King.

Long live the (pop) Queen!

For complete tour and ticket information, visit: www.madonna.com or www.livenation.com – tickets available to buy now!

Madonna, ESP salutes you!

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MeN, DoN’T Take your eye off The ball(s) June is Everyman Male Cancer Awareness month and is all about raising awareness of prostate and testicular cancer. Around 36,000 men a year are diagnosed with the disease in the UK alone making it an even bigger killer than lung disease.

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

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Jubilee beauTies With the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on June 5 help celebrate this special occasion and make sure you’re a ‘patriotic beauty’ with my pick of the best Jubilee themed beauty products out there.

• ChapStick has launched a special edition Union Jack ChapStick to celebrate the event. It contains SPF 10 to protect lips from UV rays whilst soothing, softening and nourishing lips. This limited edition stick is available from supermarkets for just £1.22.

Many men are still unaware of the signs and symptoms of these cancers and research into male cancer still goes severely underfunded but there’s plenty of activity planned this June to help raise funds which will go towards testicular and prostate cancer research at The Institute of Cancer Research.

From ‘turning blue’ where people dye their hair or bake blue cakes, to men only runs and even parachute jumps, if you can’t decide what to do then download their inspirational fundraising pack at www.every man-campaign.org.

Make sure you take one for the team and check your balls on a regular basis. If you’re unsure how then follow our testicle tips on how to carry out a self examination – it could save your life: • Carry out the examination after a warm bath or shower as the skin relaxes • Hold the scrotum in the palm of your hand and get to know the size and weight of each testicle • Gently roll each testicle between your fingers and thumb feeling for lumps, swellings or any changes • Most lumps are benign but any changes in size, shape or weight should be checked out by your GP Remember – if caught early testicular cancer is more than 95% curable.

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• Celebrate in style with The Body Shop’s new special edition Bag for Life (RRP £4). Made from 100% organically grown cotton and adorned with the Union Jack this bag will never go out of fashion.

• Nails Inc are celebrating their British heritage with a brand new red, blue and silver glitter varnish – Jubilee Crystal Colour complete with crystal cap. The packaging is fab too with London buses, black cabs and those old style phone boxes. Inspired by the colours of the Union Jack, adorn your nails with this gorgeous full coverage glitterati shade – it really is something special. Just don’t outshine the Queen…

• Rimmel London Union Jack eyeshadow £6.99… packing four shades into each palette these bargain eyeshadows really do make the Brit collection craze come to life. With six different palettes to choose from it’s like being a kid in a candy store again. Oh the decisions… True Union Jack is my favourite!

• Get patriotic about your pout with Vaseline’s Union Jack Lip Pouch. This cute pouch, only £3.99, is brilliant value for money and will make you feel like a princess at all times.

It has a handy mirror inside for precise application and on the go glamour and also contains a tin of their famous Rosy Lips. Available exclusively at Sainsbury’s and Superdrug.

• British Strawberry shower gel is Original Source’s new seasonal edition. Strawberries are the pick of the bunch when it comes to fruits of Britain so what better way to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee than with this jampacked strawberry shower gel.

So, embrace the union jacks and fly the flag for all things British this summer with these iconic beauty trends and products. I’m sure they’d get the Royal seal of approval…

Treat your dad this Father’s Day to the gift of organic goodness. Organic Homme from Green People is the first certified organic range that’s just for men! Their chemical-free products deliver on both performance and style so your dad won’t be disappointed. No father needs another pair of socks or comedy mug so why not give him the lasting gift of fresh, vibrant skin that defies years and fades away laughter lines.

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Sporting Hero, £29.50 – if you hadn’t already guessed these three best sellers are perfect for dads who enjoy being active and love their sports (that’s playing them, not watching them on the box!). This gift set contains a deep cleansing facial wash and scrub to prepare the skin for shaving, skin guard which is a daily moisturiser with SPF15 and Cool Style Shower Wash to revive the skin and senses.

Good To Go Kit, £34.50 – the essential ‘dad travel kit’. Whether he’s on the go with work, play or sport these handy 50ml travel sizes are super concentrated so last and last. Includes Scrub It Exfoliator, Shave Now Wash & Shave, Cool Style Shower Wash and Itch Away Shampoo. This special limited edition purchase includes a designer wash bag with every kit!

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Nail iT for raCe for life With the Peterborough Race For Life taking place at Ferry Meadows on Tuesday July 10 start showing your support now by wearing the special nail polish that Tesco and beauty brand Diego Dalla Palma have launched. The’ve teamed up with Cancer Research UK to help raise money towards their life saving research and £1 from each sale of these iconic pretty pink polishes, priced at £10 each, will be donated to Cancer Research UK throughout the Race For Life period. There are three gorgeous shades to choose from so what are you waiting for?!

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John Barrowman was recently at the Peterborough Arena with the cast of Torchwood for The Greatest Show In The Galaxy. When ESP’s Sarah Tempest caught up with him, she interrupted him doing pictures and having fun with the Army cadets who were volunteering that day. It seems his ‘nice guy’ image is well and truly deserved...

Have you had a chance to see much of Peterborough?

“Not this time but I’ve stayed here before – when I’m on tour and I go to Cambridge and places around here, I stay at a hotel in Peterborough but I’m not telling you which one!”

Oh go on!

So, John, how do the Peterborough fans compare to those at other conventions you’ve been to?

“Well I don’t usually compare people at different conventions because every convention is very different but they’ve been great here. I didn’t even know this venue existed and it’s fantastic that people haven’t just come from Peterborough, you’ve got

(Laughs) “No, I am familiar with this area, but it’s a place I stay in, I can’t say I’ve been out on the town here I usually come here to work or in transition.”

Ooh, we’ll take you out on the town, ESP knows all the best places!

(Laughs) You are a great variety entertainer, you sing, dance, act, present – do you have a favourite?

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business, you can do different things, which keeps you learning, keeps you active, keeps you fresh.”

You’re here at the Greatest Show In The Galaxy with the Torchwood cast – Captain Jack, what a brilliant character, what did you love most about playing him?

“The thing I love about Captain Jack, and I have to be totally open here – when I was about nine years-old I used to watch Dr Who and I loved superheroes but I always felt that there was no-one on television like me, because I knew I was gay from about the age of eight or nine. And now, to have young people coming up to me, saying that as Captain Jack, I am a hero to them, that they look up to me as some kind of example and that they think it’s great Captain Jack can be

That’s the thing about Torchwood, Captain Jack absolutely went against all the stereotypes and I particularly loved his relationship with Ianto…

“Yeah, it’s funny, women seemed to love the Jack/Ianto relationship more than men, it’s really bizarre!”

I think that’s ’cause we’re all just a little bit in love with Captain Jack too! I cried for hours when Ianto died!

“Yeah, that was a really hard scene to film but, you know, dramas have to move on, they have to keep things fresh. It was hard when Owen died too as Jack sort of looked at him like a son. That was a hard scene, packing up his stuff into the box.”

So is it right there’s not going to be anymore Torchwood?

“Well I don’t know if it’s right there’s not going to be anymore but I have to be honest, my contract has run out.”

But would you do it again if they asked you?

“Absolutely! I would come back at the drop of a hat! But it’s not up to me, it’s up to the BBC, and to the collaborators so I can’t give you an answer. I know millions of fans certainly want it. You know, it’s your public service money that pays for these shows, you guys need to push for it!”

Leave it with us! I feel a Twitter campaign coming on!...

people here from the US, Australia, China, Germany, all over. It’s wonderful to have these conventions in different towns because it brings business to the area, the hotels are full, people are eating and drinking and so it brings money into the area which in these downtimes is great.”

“No, I never choose to say what my favourite is because the day I do is the day I get pigeon holed and I don’t ever want that to happen. I enjoy that variety and I think it’s important that young people see that you don’t have to pigeon hole yourself into one aspect of your

with men and no-one bats an eyelid, it’s something very important for me. If that can help any young person struggling with their sexuality to feel proud to be who they are and not feel shunned, and if it stops any young person from taking their life, then that’s a job well done.”

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Back in the day the Peugeot 205 affectionately known as ‘the Pug’ was the sought-after hatchback. Meet its descendant, the all new Peugeot 208.

Fans of the 205/206 Peugeot era will be pleased to see the car company return to the roots of the ‘20’ series recreating the spirit of those nippy hatchbacks of their youth, while the younger crowd will be won over by this reinvention of an old favourite.

The eagerly awaited new 208 launches at Marshall Peugeot on June 28 and with its more aggressive styling, driveability and gadgets galore it looks like it’ll wow a new generation.

Our Face of ESP Jessica Lockhart had a sneaky peek and was very impressed – “The new Peugeot 208 is a really smart looking car.

It’s small but spacious inside, both in the front and the back. I was really impressed by the features that are available, including the touch screen sound system and sat nav.

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the steering wheel rather than through it. The sports finish, with the seats, the smaller steering wheel, the digital dials, really take away the feeling of being in a smaller car. I’d definitely look at getting one myself!”

We think that’s a hint guys, so get ready at Boongate, our Jess could be heading to your showroom soon!

Marketing for the 208 includes a set of Top Trumps cards – because they’re confident it’ll beat the rest in that category – and starting at £9,999 it’s looking like a winner. Capable of 74-83 mpg and with free road tax on the diesel and 1litre models along with the Peugeot ‘Just Add Fuel’ deal for over 21s, it could trump the rest when it comes to choosing your new wheels.

Although the car’s actually smaller the interior is more spacious and feels roomy and well designed. Driveability has really been improved, it’s agile and puts the driver back in charge.

Although it’s a return to the ‘good old days’ of this brand, it’s most definitely future fit and is their most technologically advanced – you can even download your photos to the multifunction touch screen, there are twin USB ports and the safety features are better than ever.

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LOCAL FOOD Next we tried their freshly prepared minced beef chilli with a homemade sauce served with rice. You can’t beat a good chilli, and if you prefer you can have it with a jacket potato instead. They start from just £2.00 with a range of toppings, so we tried one with homemade coleslaw and cheese, served with a side salad – a perfect lunchtime meal which will fill you up and is kind on the wallet!

We then got stuck into a steak and ale pie with loads of veg – which definitely supplied us with our five a day!

The pastry’s made from scratch and the ale is of course one of their real ales and you don’t need to worry about small portions as you’ll always be served a hearty meal here.

FOOD REVIEW

CHERRY TREE 9 Oundle Road, Peterborough. Tel: 01733 703495.

Since taking over The Cherry Tree in April, Tony and Janet Notley have started making some positive changes, introducing new dishes to the menu and improvements to the garden and children’s play area. It sounds like they’re off to a great start, having already won the Oakademy of Excellence award from Oakham Ales, scoring a fantastic 19/20 for the quality of their real ales, so you’re guaranteed a good pint here!

The staff continue to work hard to keep both old and new customers happy – and Tony and Janet told ESP – “We can’t thank them enough for all their hard work, and are so grateful they’ve stayed with us.”

We popped by to see the changes for ourselves, and of course to try out some of the new dishes on the menu.

Janet chose a few dishes for us to taste, the first being white bait, fried in bread crumbs with a drizzle of lemon and garlic bread – available as a bar snack for just £3.50.

Finally we tried one of their desserts, a strawberry, meringue, ice-cream and fresh cream mountain with strawberry coulis – great for all those with a sweet tooth!

The food’s great value for money, and on Mondays you can enjoy a traditional English favourite – bangers and mash, a Yorkshire pud, onion gravy and a pint or lager for just £5.50. The specials change daily, and you can choose from garlic mushrooms, sweet potato fries, calamari or prawn cocktail. Everything’s home cooked, chef Tina prepares everything from scratch and it’s made to order.

We’re pleased to see it’s still a friendly, accommodating pub where you can be sure of a tasty meal and a good pint to go with it!

Don’t forget The Cherry Tree is one of Peterborough’s live music hotspots, so there’s plenty of entertainment weekly, from Karaoke to live gigs, just check out our gig guide for further details. They’ve also got a party planned for the Jubilee on June 5 – with plenty of food, drink and entertainment on offer from 2pm, suitable for all the family.

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JOIN THE BIG GREEN LUNCH throughout the day and learn about eating healthy and green.

Join in Peterborough’s largest Big Lunch Party this month as Peterborough’s Green Festival ventures out of the city centre to Itter Park in Walton.

Take along your favourite food and recipes to share, try delicious food from Peterborough’s buzzing food scene, watch cookery demonstrations

As well as the food related fun there will also be music and entertainment, an arts and crafts fayre and Holistic Therapy Tasters – relax your mind and body with everything from sound therapy to yoga.

It’s on from 11am-5pm at Itter Park on Fulbridge Road on Sunday June 3 just take along your favourite recipe to share – there’ll even be prize hampers for the best! Find out more on www.pect.org.uk/greenfestival

LONG LIVE THE COOKIE QUEEN! Millie’s Cookies are at the centre of Britain’s summer of celebrations this year with a selection of British-inspired, Jubilee-celebrating new products available at the store in Queensgate.

The Jubilee Cookies and Jubilee Cookie Cupcakes are a delicious nod to the celebrations occurring across Britain this summer. Freshly baked every single day they’re available as stand-alone products (cupcakes from just £1.25), and also become gorgeous gifts when presented in the Millie’s Flag Gift Tin. Tins are available with 12 cookie cupcakes and eight cookies inside at just £19.99 or with 18 cookies for just £9.99.

The Giant Iced Cookies are also having a glorious make-over to celebrate the season. With brand new pop-art inspired icing themes being a Royalist has never looked or tasted so good. Giant Iced Cookies are available from £13.79 with a gift box, and are made to order and ready within one hour.

ICE CREAM DREAM Waistlines in the ESP office look set to get a little wider with the arrival of the Ice Ceam Café in Stamford. Knickerbocker Glory? Don’t mind if we do!

This great new addition to the scene in the town seems to have got off to a great start and with more than 25 flavours of ice cream, proper sundaes, frozen yoghurts, sorbets and not to mention the array of cakes and waffles it’s no surprise it’s proving pretty popular!

Based on Star Lane between the High Street and Broad Street in Stamford, it opened mid May with Amanda Bladen at the helm.

Being married to an RAF hubby she was inspired to open up her own ice cream parlour after visiting them when the couple were stationed in Germany. True to her roots Amanda offers a 10% discount to anyone who’s in the Forces.

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Dennetts of Spilsby who use only milk from the Lincolnshire Wolds and the best flavours from Italy.

This contemporary new continental style ice cream parlour and coffee house has seating for 24 plus some big tables for groups as enjoying gorgeous ice cream is proving a social activity. There’s something for all ages including novelty ice creams for the kids and err… us, so see you in there! www.theicecreamcafe.co.uk

Jubilee Day 5th June

2pm till late Free entry Free children’s street party picnic Under 12s Live music Entertainment for all ages Food available

REAL ALES, CASK MARQUE APPROVED, CAMRA GOLD AWARD • Proper food at proper prices served daily, Mon-Thur 11.30am-2pm and 6pm-9pm.

Fri 11.30am-2pm • Sunday lunches 12.00-4pm • Function room available for private parties • See Gig Guide for bands

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

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Diamond Jubilee

Beer Festival – Friday 1st to Tuesday 5th June.

20 Beers, Ciders & Perries, Live band Friday & Monday, Soul all-dayer Saturday with 9 DJs from midday, Sunday Diamond Jubilee quiz at 8.30pm.

Come and join the fun and celebrate this unique event!

• Fully licensed bar and restaurant • Bar opens 12 noon – 12am Karaoke in bar every Friday • Hotel rooms available • Heated smoke shelter

• Function rooms available – Weddings – Christenings – Birthday parties and special occasions • Live entertainment last Saturday of every month

Why not try our new discount card this year?

Pay only £10 and receive a 10% discount off all future drinks and food at the Falcon for the year. Terms and conditions apply.

1 London Street, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 1BH Phone number 01733 351001

• Home cooked Sunday lunches served 1-5pm every week £5.99 • New relaxing conservatory area • Live music weekly, see ESP gig guide for listings • 3rd July Fun day from 12 noon till late • Olympic Torch passing us on 3rd July • Olympic breakfasts - 3rd - 4th July • New menu launched- main courses from £4.99 • Reggae Night - 30th June • Thurs – Karaoke • 1st Fri of every month – Rock Night

64 St.Johns Street, Peterborough, PE1 5DD Telephone: 01733 313826

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HEALTHY

EATING with Karen Devine

A PLATEFUL OF COLOUR IN 2012 Natural chemicals in plant foods are known to protect heal and repair our body. Eating a diet high in various colours from plant foods will bring a host of phyto-chemicals (chemicals from plants) which are known to deliver health benefits along with the vitamins, minerals and fibre they also contain.

The ‘rainbow’ assortment from our plant foods bring green, red, white, blue, purple, yellow and orange pigments which deliver these special chemicals to support health.

When we look for colour in our diets ‘tan’ gets a little overlooked.

Yes the tan/brown colours also bring an array of phyto-chemicals.

One such tan/light brown coloured food is flax seed. There are many other tan foods but I wanted to highlight the health benefits of these tiny seeds which contain the highest among the plant kingdom of Lignans, closely followed by sesame seeds.

Lignans are naturally occurring compounds found in foods that act as weak oestrogens that may offer some protection from hormone related issues including cancers. We’re now swimming

in a sea of xenoestrogens which are poured into our environment from plastics and other chemicals that are widely used.

Xenoestrogen means ‘foreign’ and they are known hormone disruptors (meaning they can interfere with our own balance of natural hormones). Lignans, in particular from flax seed may offer us some support/protection from this oestrogen sea we’re all exposed to.

Another benefit of flax seed is the high level of antioxidants which may provide us with cardiovascular support.

However, you only find the Lignan and antioxidant compounds in the seed and not the extracted flax seed oils (the oil has other benefits such as being a great source of essential fatty acids).

You can buy good quality organic flax seeds from good supermarkets, health food shops and many online resources.

In health, Karen For more information on nutrition and health go to www.karendevine.co.uk

Try adding flax seed (you can grind it in a coffee grinder to release the health benefits) or add flax seed powder to some of your meals which could include Oats (and other healthy cereals) Yoghurts/fruits Smoothies Sprinkle flax powder over salads for a nutty flavour.

Flax seeds if not ground up can be stored in a dark cupboard for several months, but if ground store in the fridge and use within three months.

Other great benefits are that flax seeds are a great source of soluble and insoluble fibre and vegetarian source of essential fatty acids.

Home Cooked Food with locally sourced produce served all day.

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Monday to Saturday: 12pm -9pm Sunday Roast: 12pm -6pm

1305 Lincoln Road, Werrington, Peterborough, PE4 6LW Tel: 01733 322006 w: www.cock-inn.co.uk e: enquires@cock-inn.co.uk

• Home cooked food at reasonable prices • Any event catered for inside or out • No event too large or small • Kids menu and secure play area.

Oundle Rd, Warmington, PE8 6TZ www.jemsdiner.co.uk 01832 226497

Regular Entertainment Live bands - see ESP Gig Guide. Karaoke, discos and theme nights. Quiz last Tuesday of the month

Freshly prepared food served 12noon - 3pm and 6pm - 9pm every day except Tuesdays, and from 12 noon – 3pm on Sundays.

Celebrate Sunday with your family

Sunday Roast £5.95 – under 5s eat free, one child per adult. (Book in advance and receive 10% off your food bill)

• Hotel rooms available • Functions catered for • Beer garden / play area

21 East Street, Crowland, Peterborough PE6 0EA Tel: 01733 210200 Open from 12 noon, Wed – Mon, and Tues from 2pm

• Wed quiz night 8.30pm • Friday night karaoke 8.30pm

Sky Sports 3D • Carlsberg £1.99 a pint during football games

Atherstone Avenue, Netherton, Peterborough PE3 9TT Tel: 01733 263801

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Here we are flying into June, The Willow Festival has been and gone in a blaze of glory, the sun is out (well it is as I type) and we’re well and truly into...

festival mode AWAY Well my old bus has nearly clocked up 1000 miles on festys already this year and this month it shall be meandering down to the Maverick Festival near Ipswich which is on from June 29 – July 1.

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HOME So this month it’s time to look local again and as the Riverside Festival’s covered in Stamford Calling, I shall begin from the start of this month, Jubilee weekend, when the Bourne Festival is on and celebrating its 10th anniversary. I was introduced to this by my good friend Caroline and last time we went it was cracking. I’ll get onto the bands in a minute but there are 80 real ales and 25 ciders to whet your whistle with along with a fairground to help you chuck it all back up again! So, to the bands – Friday June 1 has local pub legends Circa73 opening the show and the all girl Alma Boobies closing it. If you haven’t seen them and like your rock hard, check ’em out. Expect stuff from The Who to Thin Lizzy played with no certain amount of skill. I first saw them seven years ago and they get better and better, get your head nodding to a real treat.

On Saturday June 2 the bands start at 12.15pm with Power Surge, then there’s a major rock boost at 2.15pm with my old pals from Boston, Cutting Loose, who’ll knock you down with some great classic rock tunes which really will feel like they’re soaked in Jack Daniels – a great band. The Saturday finish will be performed by the ever popular and increasingly

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flamboyant League of Mentalmen whose show always raises a smile especially when you see their costumes!

Highlights of Sunday June 3 will be Brotherhoods Roundabout who’ll hammer out some classic 80’s prog and the Motor City Vipers who’ll have you chucking talc on the grass and shaping up to some classic northern, Motown and soul.

Monday June 4 is Abba day and fancy dress… enough said. It’s a couple of quid a day, get on it! www.bournefestival.com Also nearby is a modest little festival, Amplifields at Moulton Seas End, check out their Facebook site for details as at the time of writing all I know is that The Sound Injectors are playing, its over two days with camping, there’s a licensed bar and a BBQ. It’s on Saturday June 30 and all proceeds go to local charity… Moulton Seas End. Why not?

I’ve had a heads up on the Peterborough Beer Festival bands… looking good Mike! Saturday night they have The Fab Beatles and The Nuggets, Friday’s the aforementioned Motor City Vipers and The Indigo Kings who are a Gloucestershire based blues/swing/ vintage pop band (sounds great!) With Soul Weaver and Columbian Necktie for Thursday and Wednesday respectively, you really may just go for the bands, it would be worth it!

Set at the beautiful and working Easton Farm Park, the organisers, who have impeccable taste, dish up a real banquet of Americana and rootz music which blends perfectly with the idyllic surroundings.

This year they’ve scooped a major artist of American proportions as well. Gretchen Peters is a multi-award winning, grammy nominated legend and is revered throughout the world as a major star. You’ll be able to see her close up and personal like you would not anywhere else in the world, never mind England, it really is that much of a catch.

Her song Independence Day won the Country Music Awards Song Of The Year in 1996 and she’s written songs for Etta James and Neil Diamond and written with Bryan Adams – clearly no lightweight. If you want to see a true star now’s your chance.

Comedian Rich Hall will be there as well as his alter ego uncle, Otis Lee Crenshaw who’ll be running the amazing sounding hoedown, can’t wait. Police Dog Hogan, Otis Gibbs, The Toy Hearts and Canadian Ladies Of The Canyon are bands I have earmarked to see but looking through the line up I expect to be impressed and astounded all weekend.

Other great things about Maverick, apart from the people who go, are the great stalls and the locally stocked real ale bar, which if memory serves sold some rather good beers. All in all it’s one of the best festivals of the year and is the perfect medicine for a stressful life, turn up, tune in and start buffering! www.maverickfestival.co.uk

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Wednesday – Sunday EAT FOR £6.00 IN BAR – IN RESTAURANT – IN BEER GARDEN KIDS PLAY AREA WHAT’S ON: Once a month on Wednesday – Clairvoyant Night 15th – 17th June – Soul Weekend 22nd – 23rd June – Country Weekend with Line Dancing 1st July – Parkinson’s Charity Day for all the family 6th – 8th July – Curious Yellow Music Festival Weekend 3rd – 5th August – Beat The Recession Drum ‘n’ Bass Weekend

Please go to our website for further details on all our various events. www.theploughonline.com TEL: 01733 844307 EMAIL: the-plough@hotmail.co.uk MOB: 07763978616 We now cater for Asian and gypsy weddings

Gavin Miller

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Movie Previews

PROMETHEUS Released: June 1 Cast: Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Guy Pearce, Idris Elba Director: Ridley Scott Undoubtedly one of the most anticipated films of the summer – Ridley Scott’s prequel to his Alien masterpiece could well be out of this world.

Set some thirty years or so before a certain xenomorph burst out of John Hurt’s chest and wreaked havoc on the space carrier Nostromo in his 1979 film – this new story will reportedly shed light on the mysterious

‘Space Jockey’ seen by Kane, Dallas and Lambert on planetoid LV-426.

Oscar-winner Charlize Theron (Monster), Michael Fassbender (X-Men: First Class) and Brit star Idris Elba (Thor) join The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo’s (the original not the remake) Noomi Rapace aboard spaceship Prometheus.

SNOW WHITE & THE HUNTSMAN

A FANTASTIC FEAR OF EVERYTHING

Released: May 30

Released: June 8

The second Snow White-themed movie in as many months has a more blockbuster feel – with The Twilight Saga’s Kristen Stewart as the title character. But this darker adventure has been given a modern twist with the Huntsman (Thor’s Chris Hemsworth) ordered to kill her, actually becoming her protector /mentor, in a quest to vanquish evil queen Ravenna (Charlize Theron).

The latest comedy vehicle from British-turned-Hollywood comedy sensation Simon Pegg, sees him star as a paranoid children’s authorturned-crime novelist with an extreme fear of being murdered. But when he gets his big break after film bigwigs take an interest in one of his scripts – it instead leads to breakdown when he’s forced to confront his worst demons.

The crew of the vessel are sent on a journey to the far reaches of the universe after a team of explorers discover a clue to the origin of mankind on Earth.

ROCK OF AGES Released: June 15 The likes of Tom Cruise, Russell Brand, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Alec Baldwin feature in this story of small town girl Sherrie (Julianne Hough) and city boy Drew (Diego Boneta) who meet on the Sunset Strip pursuing their dreams. Their rock n’ roll romance is told through the sounds of Def Leppard, Whitesnake, Poison, Bon Jovi and more – pounding out through this 1987-set musical/comedy/drama.

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

Solid performances from Oscarwinner Cuba Gooding Jr (Jerry Maguire), Terrence Howard (Iron Man) and David Oyelowo (Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes) can’t hide a drama that simply is a glorified TV movie – with some impressive trademark Lucasfilm special effects that look sorely out of place.

Once you throw in amateur actors – like r’n’b/rap stars Ne-Yo and Method Man – among a perfunctory and cliché-ridden script, only the odd emotional moment makes it just about watchable with the dogfights surprisingly soulless.

THE FIVE-YEAR ENGAGEMENT

Released: June 20

Released: June 22

Acclaimed-director Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted) and producer Tim Burton team up for this visionary fantasy-horror take on this alternative life of the sixteenth President – as history’s greatest hunter of the undead. Reportedly it’s no-holdsbarred as bloodthirsty vampires plan to take over the United States, with relative newcomer Benjamin Walker in the headlining role.

This intelligent rom-com from the team behind last year’s sleeper hit Bridesmaids courts the trials and tribulations of Tom (The Muppets’ Jason Segel) and Violet (Brit starlet Emily Blunt) as unexpected events keep tripping them up on their road to matrimony. With generally favourable reviews Stateside, this should at least be light relief from blockbuster overload.

Review

Running Time: 2hrs. Released: June 6

Based on the true story of untested African-American pilots being used by the US Air Force – in the face of extreme prejudice – after being thrown into the Tuskegee airmen training experiment at the end of the Second World War, this drama never really takes off despite some great source material.

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RED TAILS (12A) This has been George Lucas’ pet project since I spoke to him at the Attack Of The Clones press conference ten years ago, but sadly if this is going to be one of the last movies he’ll ever produce – I wish he hadn’t bothered.

What they’ll find is the origin of something far more terrifying – and the origin of a blockbuster to boot . . .

With it being on Lucas’ wish list for so long I was expecting it to soar – but it ends up being paint-bynumbers fare that should’ve stayed grounded. ##

Best Film Oscar-winner The Artist 4/5 (May 28) is the first out of the blocks with some major DVD/Blu-Ray releases thundering out over the next few weeks. Very-decent thriller Chronicle 4/5 (May 28) and Daniel Radcliffe-starring chiller The Woman in Black 3/5 (June 18) – the biggest horror of all-time at the UK box office – tick the supernatural boxes; while Denzel Washington/Ryan Reynolds action vehicle Safe House 4/5 (June 15), and Man On A Ledge 3/5 (June 11) – Avatar’s Sam Worthington – do likewise for a slice of dramatic tension. The slightly-underwhelming Clint Eastwood directed J Edgar 3/5 (June 11) still boasts a great performance from Leo DiCaprio, while the Tom Hanks 9/11 drama Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close 3/5 (June 11) boasts an Oscar-nominated turn from Max von Sydow. Finally, and by no means least, a very watchable return from The Muppets 4/5 (June 11) rounds off the month with a noteworthy slice of family entertainment.

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MAX PAYNE 3 (360/PS3/PC) Out now Troubled Max Payne is back from a nine-year hiatus for the darkest chapter in the series so far.

Finally getting the next-gen shooter outing fans have craved, Max Payne 3 sees the tormented title character working as private security for a wealthy businessman in Brazil – and things soon go south.

While the gameplay may feel slightly linear for a Rockstar title, the narrative is as creative as it gets – and with the trademark Bullet Time and Shoot Dodge both returning (and a non-regenerating health system included too) it's exhilarating, engrossing stuff. Here comes the Payne!

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SNIPER ELITE V2 (PS3/360/PC) Out now This capitalises on the market found by 2010’s surprise – but underwhelming – hit Sniper: Ghost Warrior, with one of the best shooter packages of the year.

As a death-dealing American sniper at the end of World War Two, you must hunt and eliminate key targets across Europe in a bid to crush the feared German V2 rocket program before it spirals out of control.

Although the close-quarter action and graphics are slightly below par, this delivers a satisfying sniping experience – led by the game-high gruesome slow-motion X-Ray kills – which is unrivalled by any other title.

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GHOST RECON: FUTURE SOLDIER (360/PS3/PC) Out now It may have been in development hell for nearly as long as Aliens: Colonial Marines – but boy it was worth the wait.

It’s now up there with this generation’s best shooters, with more real-life realism than COD or Battlefield, great cover modes, stealth missions and new easier tagging system (to help your team target enemies) making this a pleasure to play.

Thanks to Andy Clucas for reviewing Max Payne 3, Sniper Elite v2 and [Prototype 2] and to Ian Hilling for reviewing Ghost Recon: Future Soldier and Top Gun: Hard Lock this month.

It also still feels like a Ghost Recon game – despite some flawed visuals and long loading times – as near-future, high-tech weaponry takes the franchise to the next level.

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[PROTOTYPE 2] (PS3/360/PC) Out now This improved action sequel sees New York once again on its knees after a viral outbreak which is being blamed on the anti-hero of the original game Alex Mercer.

This time you'll play as grief-stricken Sgt James Heller – a man who’s gained the same shape-shifting, superhero-like powers of Mercer and blames him for the death of his wife and daughter – and there’s literally nothing he won’t do in his quest for revenge.

The extreme fun of levelling-up and kicking ass is unfortunately offset against a generic story and over-familiarity – but this still flawed prototype has evolved in leaps and bounds.

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DRAGON’S DOGMA (360/PS3) Out now Despite possessing all the elements that could’ve fired it to the top – this combat/actioner/role-player has been rushed out too quickly.

This refreshingly accessible adventure sadly falls into a clutch of games on the second rung of the RPG ladder – behind the likes of Skyrim and Dark Souls – by having a rougharound-the-edges finish littered with graphical glitches and framerate issues.

Yet bizarrely, there is something amiable about it, as your hero tries to win back his heart from a reborn dragon, that makes it worth a look despite its lack of polish.

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BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE GAME (PS3/WII/PC) Out now For that nostalgic nod to one of the eighties’ greatest trilogies, you can’t help turning back time with this PS3 next-gen console exclusive.

Based around five puzzler-inspired downloadable PSN episodes now packaged in one game – set six months after the events of the third film – this continues the adventures of Marty and Doc (voiced by Christopher Lloyd) at a great low retail price.

But after the charm of simplistic controls and colourfully basic graphics wears off – only hardcore fans will probably last until its conclusion.

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TOP GUN: HARD LOCK (360/PS3/PC) Out now

This Top Gun-licensed dogfighter should’ve aimed for the clouds as top-notch downloadable fare instead of being priced as a budget retail title.

It’s not as good as recent genre entries such as HAWX or IL-2 Sturmovik, with samey missions and cheesy references that have little relation to the beloved movie.

It’s an accessible Afterburner-esque entry for young teens – with an impressive Hard Lock mode to take down opposition fighters – but it doesn’t take your breath away.

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COUNTDOWN TO THE RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL

A RIGHT ROYAL TIME IN STAMFORD!

Not long to go… the Riverside Festival returns on Saturday July 7 and as ever ESP Magazine is right behind it.

Of course the big news this month is the fact there’s a very special guest dropping by at Burghley House!

This fantastic open air music and arts festival, which showcases upwards of 30 bands and artists each year was sadly missed last year and has returned as a ticket only event so make sure you get yours!

There are four main stages: The Riverside Stage with everything from indie to reggae, pop to electro this year hosting the Road To Riverside winners: Welsh Hip Hop act Major Triadz. The Marquee Stage offers the best rock, punk, and metal acts from the local area and further afield with an hour-long headline slot from the formidable Evil Scarecrow. This year the Acoustic Stage has been replaced by the Boomerang Stage featuring acoustic performers, but with a twist.

Last but by no means least, the increasingly popular Buskers Stage offers performers of all kinds the opportunity to provide a little less formal entertainment: The live music stages provide a soundtrack to the broad spectrum of other entertainment offered on festival day, including a funfair, a multitude of stalls to browse, creative activities for all ages to get involved in, and a whole host of children’s entertainment. Then there’s probably the most popular Real Ale and Cider Festival in town, perfect to wash down the delicious food on offer and it’s all topped off with a fabulous firework finale.

There’s much more on www.espmag.co.uk and of course on the festival’s own website but we can’t emphasise enough how important it is you get your tickets so you’re not disappointed.

MUSIC @ MAMA’S There’s the usual eclectic blend of tunes on offer at Stamford’s main music venue Mama Liz’s over the coming weeks.

After years of trying, since they opened in fact, Michael and the team have been chasing the marvellous Bob Wayne from the USA and have

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finally sealed the deal. Catch him live on Monday June 4 with the Outlaw Carnies for some rabble rousing, outlaw country that’ll knock the cowhorns off your bonnet!

There’s a complete change of pace on Sunday June 24 when Lesley Curtis will be playing a selection of tracks from her forthcoming album Naked, a blend of bluesy rock infused with slow burning Americana. It’ll be an acoustic set of her new songs mixed in with a collection from her

extensive repertoire. As usual she will be accompanied by the excellent Dave Smith on guitar & mandolin, Tony Harris on bass and Lindsay Barn on piano and percussion. Free admission.

Then it’s party time with the official Riverside Festival After Party on Saturday July 7 with the guys from The Gravel Pit. It’s free entry all night from 9pm with various drinks offers. www.mamaliz.co.uk

COMPETITION

Tickets are on sale now from Stamford Arts Centre Box Office or by phoning 01780 763203. You can also click on the ticket link from the festival website at www.riversidefestival.co.uk and buy online.

Get on it guys and we’ll see you there!

Thousands of invited guests, mainly from voluntary organisations, will be at the Jubilee Picnic on Wednesday June 13 as the Queen visits Stamford on a private visit as part of her Diamond Jubilee tour of the country.

While you can’t join in with this one, it’s an exciting time for the town and the annual Stamford Festival has been arranged to coincide with the Jubilee. There’ll be a parade of floats through the town and celebrations happening from June 2 – 4. The Festival of Floats starts from the rec at 12 noon on Saturday June 2, it’s the free Lions Family Fun Day on the Meadows between 10am and 4pm on Sunday June 3 and then the Stamford Feast, a multicultural food event takes place on the bank holiday Monday.

Then of course there’s the Olympic Torch relay which arrives in Stamford on Tuesday July 3. That’ll enter Stamford on Tinwell Road at 4.45pm, before moving on to West Street, Scotgate, Red Lion Square, High Street, Brazenose Lane, St Leonard's Street, Wharf Road, High Street St Martin, and finally along Barnack Road to Burghley House before rejoining the A1 for Wansford. So pick your spot and don’t miss it!

See www.southkesteven.gov.uk/olympics2012 for all the details.

ROY CHUBBY BROWN We all need a good laugh and Roy Chubby Brown dishes out more than most. ESP has two pairs of tickets to give away for his forthcoming live show at Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre. Britain’s bluest comedian is appearing on Saturday June 23. You can always rely on Chubby to shock but never disappoint. There’s nothing this man isn’t afraid to talk about!

He’s become a huge superstar without appearing on television and he’s toured the UK every week of every year for the past 30 years and his DVD’s still sell in their tens of thousands!

It’s not a night for the faint hearted but if you need a belly laugh book now on 01780 766 455 or online www.stamford-corn-exchange.co.uk or get your name in the hat for our great competition.

Just text or email CHUBBY along with your name, address and contact number (over 18s only) and you could win two tickets worth £20 each.

Usual competition rules apply, entries must be in by 18/06/12 winners will be notified.

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

INDIGO CHILD @ THE CAVERN

PROFILE

THE GANGSTERS

Stamford based band, Indigo Child are still buzzing from their gig at The Cavern Club in Liverpool. And they went down a storm as they played an extended forty minute set at the famous venue featuring their own material taken from their forthcoming album. The band has a strong prog rock influence and finished the set with an encore of The Beatles’ classic, Come Together.

The band are a five piece consisting of vocalist Sandy Thompson, brothers Ben and Sam Barker on guitar and drums respectively, Ollie Eastwood on an extensive range of keyboards and Chris Wade on bass. They’ve been together for just over three years and have supported prog rock legends like Wishbone Ash and Focus.

Aside of gigs locally some of the band also perform at a regular open mic night every other Tuesday at The Millstone in Stamford.

To find out more about Indigo Child their website is: www.indigochildtheband.com

The Gangsters are an eight piece band and they perform a really infectious set of world ska. They’ve enjoyed playing to crowds all over the country, supporting and playing alongside Bad Manners, The Selecter, Hepcat and the late Godfather of ska Mr Laurel Aitken.

MUSIC FESTIVAL HELPS HEROES

It’s all for charity and June 4 is a special day so why not enjoy a few drinks and some great music and support Help For Heroes at the same time?

Photo: Mike Harris

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Bank Holiday will see many people celebrating in many diverse ways including a village music festival at The Golden Pheasant in the village of Etton, on Monday June 4.

The organisers are raising money for Help For Heroes by adding a lot more to the central music stage.

The day will start at 1pm with an afternoon orientated towards families, with children's rides, bouncy castle, BBQ and music throughout. The celebrations will end with an evening full of live music. The local artists already scheduled to appear include Murray Hockridge (fresh from BBC’s The Voice) , The Collaborators, Park Lane Band, The Mallingerers, Pennyless, Ben Emery from The Limits and Lloyd Watson. If Murray and Lloyd jam together you can expect a real treat.

RADIO PETERBOROUGH BACK ON THE AIR I’m looking forward to my next stint on Radio Peterborough which goes on air on Monday June 11 for a month and is aimed at bringing coverage of the Olympic torch visit to Peterborough and the events taking place during the Peterborough Festival. I’m doing the morning show and of course Saturday with Keith & Clare and looking forward to playing some great music. The station’s got very impressive new studio facilities and that should enable us to feature some live bands. To find out which bands and for the return of a locally based radio station, tune in to 106.2 FM to find out more details.

LIVE IN CENTRAL PARK The city’s Central Park is set to be a lively venue this month with the Peterborough Arts Festival and now Sounds Central on Sunday June 17.

This free music event will see a great line-up of bands along with some of the the area’s poets and arts and crafts stalls as well as Beat This carrying out some music workshops.

The line up from 12 noon – 6pm includes young band Amplified, Pennyless Folk Trio, Simon Piper, Agi

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One of the top local bands who took to the stage at The Willow Festival have great memories of the last Willow which they also performed at nine years ago. The Gangsters have been around the Peterborough scene for that long and I’ve worked with them at a number of gigs including the Deepings Raft Race not to mention Lite FM where we crammed them into the space of a small studio!

Jarocka, Flashback Photograph, The Marcel Pleasance Band, Lesley Curtis, Isiah and Kasandra’s Magic Pylon band featuring Kerry Devine from BBC Radio Cambridgehsire.

The aim is to give an audience that wouldn't normally be able to get down to local gigs the chance to go along with their families and enjoy some live tunes in the park which sounds a commendable idea to me!

The band’s made up of Ziggy on sax and vocals, El Cid on bass, Shamma on drums Pedz on keyboards, Chopper Owen on guitars, Daddy P playing trumpet and KC on the trombone.

Ziggy told me – “We’re totally committed, driven, with a hard-hitting and infectious infusion of dance and will have all die-hard music lovers skanking, dancing, moving and grooving!”

If you missed their Willow Festival gig you can next catch them live on Friday June 1 at The Brewery Tap at 9pm, dress to impress in B&W and you’ll get a free house shot on the night. Then on Sunday June 3 for the Diamond Jubilee Ska Party at The Bluebell in Dogsthorpe from 7.30 pm and the next day Monday June 4 they’ll be at the Diamond Jubilee Music Weekender at The Old Coach House in Deeping at 7pm. You won’t be disappointed!

Check them out and listen to some of their tunes on www.ukgangsters.com

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

Bluebell (DOGSTHORPE) • Under new management • Live music - check ESP Gig Guide • Home cooked food served Mon–Sat 11am – 4pm, Sun 1pm – 5pm.

• Sky + Espn • Real Ales • Quiz Night Sunday • FREE pool on Mondays • Cambridge £2.70 and Fosters £3 during Premiership Football • Wakes and Christenings – function room available.

• Disco / Karaoke (contact us for details)

St Pauls Road, Dogsthorpe Tel: 01733 554890

The Three Horseshoes • Full Sky Sports package, HD 3D TVs • 3 Real Ales – hand pumps • Live entertainment, check ESP Gig Guide • Facebook – Three Horseshoes Werrington Village

Church Street, Werrington Village, PE4 6QE Tel: 01733 571768 www.threehorseshoes-werrington.co.uk

Late Bar and Venue • Open Thu-Fri and Sat 8pm-3am • Live music – see ESP Gig Guide • Venue free to hire

(Terms and Conditions apply)

• Private hire for all occasions • Facebook:Thelatebarvenue 2 Abbey Road, Bourne, PE10 9EF Tel: 01778 393644

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

The Boro Bar • LIVE music • Karaoke • Live Sports on Jumbo screens • Real Ales • Pool, Darts and Poker

• FREE FUNCTION ROOM HIRE

Oundle Road, Peterborough PE2 9PJ Tel: 01733 310374

Addison Arms • Full home cooked lunch and evening menu • Sunday Lunches • Real Ales • Quiz on Sunday nights • Extensive Beer Garden • In The Good Beer Guide 2012 Sawtry Road, Glatton, Peterborough, PE28 5RZ Tel: 01487 830410

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

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GUIDE

FRI JUN 1

POWER SURGE + CUTTIN' LOOSE + CHILDREN OF OF THE REVOLUTION LEAGUE MENTALMEN + The Ploughman RETROLUX Werrington Bourne Festival CIRCA 73 + Well Head Park ALMA BOOBIES THE RAINMEN + Bourne Festival MEG MCPARTLIN Well Head Park + SOMETHING DJ JONNO OBLONG + + BONDY VINTAGE STUFF The Stage Market Deeping

DR. A'S RHYTHM & GROOVES Goodbarns Yard St Johns Street

LIVE BAND The Swiss Cottage Woodston

LLOYD WATSON The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

RETROLUX The Ostrich, North Street

RIFF The Hole In The Wall Stamford

ROCKET 57 The Cock Inn, Werrington

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS

The Cock Inn, Werrington

TWENTY 4 The Golden Fleece Stamford

MON JUN 4

BOB WAYNE AND THE OUTLAW CARNIES + SOUTHERN DISCOMFORT + OLDBOY Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge, Stamford

CITIZEN SMITH

The Manor Leisure Centre Whittlesey

MURRAY THE MAN The Three Horseshoes Werrington

PULSE The Vine, Coates

THE GANGSTERS The Old Coach House Market Deeping

The Carpenters Arms Boston

THE JAZZ PIDGINS

The Brewery Tap Westgate

GAV HYDE ACOUSTIC

The Ship Inn, Oundle

THE LITTLE DAVE BAND

The Three Horseshoes Werrington

The Fayre Spot, Bretton

THE GANGSTERS

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

LIVE BANDS

SAT JUN 2

MICKY FLYNN + WHERE'S THE DOG + THE ZOOTS + JAY + ELECTRIC WARRIORS

101 PROOF The Prince Of Wales Feathers, Castor

AMPLIFIED + HOOKER The Dragon, Werrington

AVB The Boro Bar, Oundle Road

BE POP A LULAS Fletton Ex Servicemans Club, Fletton High St

BON ROGERS The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

CITIZEN SMITH

The Boat Inn, Whittlesey

The Cock Inn, Werrington

NEW GENERATION CRASH 'N' BURN The Straw Bear Whittlesey

OAK + LEON + TWENTY 4 + THE REPLICAS The Stage Market Deeping

LET THERE B/DC

TUE JUN 5 GRUMPY OLD MEN The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

STEEL UNION The Palmerston Arms Oundle Road

THE DIZZY MISS LIZZY'S + THE JAZZ PIDGINS The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

THE LITTLE DAVE BAND Coopers, South Bretton

THU JUN 7

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

GRUMPY OLD MEN Ebeneezers, Grove Street

LLOYD WATSON The Peacock, London Road

NEW GENERATION CRASH 'N' BURN + THE LITTLE DAVE BAND + GINGER SNAP

THE HOUNDOGS

DAFFY & THE ALIEN + WALKING THE DOG

Dog In A Doublet Whittlesey

THE JAZZ PIDGINS Thornhaugh Village Hall Thornhaugh

THE NUGGETS (9PM) The Ploughman Werrington

The Swiss Cottage Woodston

GRUMPY OLD MEN The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

HIGH ROLLERS The Dragon, Werrington

The Stage Market Deeping

KICKBACK The Red Lion, Eye

Charters, Town Bridge

FRI JUN 15

The Plough, Farcet Fen

NEW ANIMAL INSTINCT GENERATION The Hole In The Wall CRASH 'N' BURN

THE LITTLE DAVE BAND The Cross Keys Oundle Road

SAT JUN 23 101 PROOF Goodbarns Yard St Johns Street

CIRCA 73

The Cross Keys Oundle Road

THE INFLUENCE The Hole In The Wall Stamford

TWENTY 4 The Pear Tree, Stamford

UNDER COVER The Dragon, Werrington

SAT JUN 30

The Black Bull, Kirton

LOOSE ROCKET

EAST COAST

The Hole In The Wall Stamford

The Dragon, Werrington

ONE EYED CATS The Cock Inn, Werrington

The New Inn, Boston

The Railway Inn, Ramsey

The Boro Bar, Oundle Road The Dragon, Werrington

MESSENGER ROOTS

EYES WIDE OPEN

THE GUARDS

JAMES EDMONDS PULSE JASMINE ALLEN

The Peacock, London Road

GLASS HEART

Charters, Town Bridge

THE LITTLE DAVE BAND The Pear Tree, Stamford

Charters, Town Bridge

LEON

SLIDE TO OPEN The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

THE LIMIT

TWENTY 4

The Ploughman Werrington

The Ostrich, North Street

LLOYD WATSON

SAT JUN 9

The Swiss Cottage Woodston

The Ostrich, North Street

LEE MAJOR + CARLOS The Swiss Cottage Woodston

NEW GENERATION CRASH 'N' BURN The Golden Fleece Stamford

NEW GENERATION CRASH 'N' BURN (PM) Sawtry Summer Festival The Stage Market Deeping The Prince Of Wales Feathers, Castor The Ruddy Duck Peakirk

PETROLOGY Goodbarns Yard St Johns Street

ROCKET '57 Ebeneezers Grove Street

SLIDE TO OPEN The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

THE 4 NON BLONDES BIG BAND The Ploughman Werrington

The Fayre Spot Bretton

SIDEWYNDER The Cock Inn, Werrington

THE KINGCATS The Braza Club, March

THE LITTLE DAVE BAND Peterborough Hockey Club Bretton Gate

THE SOFT TONE NEEDLES The Plough, Farcet Fen

SAT JUN 16 AV BAND The Three Horseshoes Werrington

The Westwood Hotel Mayor's Walk

THE LITTLE DAVE BAND

The Dragon, Werrington

Goodbarns Yard St Johns Street

The Fenman, Stanground

HAYLIE-MAI The Ruddy Duck, Peakirk

SHAUN + HAYLEY The Swiss Cottage Woodston

The Peacock, London Road

MOTOR OIL AND CONFIDENCE + SIMPLE MACHINES + SUPPORT Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge, Stamford

TWENTY 4

PULSE Sawtry Working Men's Club, Sawtry

The Cross Keys Oundle Road

SUN JUN 24

TUE JUN 19 OPEN MIC NIGHT The Boat Inn, Whittlesey

FRI JUN 22 ACOUSTICATS

The Stage Market Deeping

RAMSHACKLE SERENADE

LESLEY CURTIS

The Swiss Cottage Woodston

Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge, Stamford

ROCKET '57 Werrington Carnival

OPEN MIC NIGHT SPIRIT The Cock Inn, Werrington

THU JUN 28

The Stage Market Deeping

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

OPEN MIC NIGHT THE LEAGUE OF MENTALMEN The Cherry Tree

CUTTIN' LOOSE

Oundle Road

The Axe & Cleaver Boston

FRI JUN 29

DAVISON / WOODS BAND

The Fayre Spot, Bretton

The Swiss Cottage Woodston

MAURICKY COLLINS

Stilton Country Club Stilton

GRUMPY OLD MEN

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

LIVE BANDS

NEW GENERATION CRASH 'N' BURN

NEW GENERATION CRASH 'N' BURN

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

SHAMELESS

The Angel Inn, Yarwell

The Peacock, London Road

The Boro Bar, Oundle Road

FRANKLY MY DEAR

The Railway Inn, Ramsey

GONE TO THE DOGS

The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

LIVE BAND

FASTER MUTLEY

PULSE

The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

NEW GENERATION CRASH 'N' BURN

The Cock Inn, Werrington

The Letter B Whittlesey

OVERDUBS

The Boro Bar, Oundle Road

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS

CAMELTOE + TOWER OF COWS The Ostrich, North Street + THE SCENE IS ELECTRIC DEAD + WARRIORS COLUMBIAN The Ploughman NECKTIE Werrington Mama Liz's Voodoo HOOKER Lounge, Stamford EASYERSAID

NEW GENERATION CRASH 'N' BURN

The Swiss Cottage Woodston

ACOUSTIC NIGHT MC MIXY + The Ostrich, North Street The Peacock, London Road OSIRIZ + BABY G THE NUGGETS Mama Liz's Voodoo ALTERED EGO The London Inn, Stamford Lounge, Stamford The Woolpack UNTAMED Stanground NEW The Boro Bar, Oundle Road CIRCA 73 GENERATION The Bluebell Inn CRASH 'N' BURN SUN JUN 17 Dogsthorpe The Bluebell, Glinton SOUNDS ISIAH CENTRAL ROX OFF Charters, Town Bridge The Granary, Long Sutton FESTIVAL Central Park KICKBACK SHANE POOLE Peterborough

PENNYLESS

The Golden Fleece Stamford

MOLLGRIPS

SATURDAY NIGHT EASYERSAID SPECIAL BAND

A GREAT NOTION + ANDREW CREAM

The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

THE DIZZY MISS LIZZY'S

The Cock Inn, Werrington

THE DIZZY MISS LIZZY'S

The Ostrich, North Street

O'Neills, Broadway

The Peacock, London Road

Stamford

The Letter B, Whittlesey

CUTTIN' LOOSE

LEE MAJOR

MOTOR CITY VIPERS

DR. A'S RHYTHM & GROOVES

THE GANGSTERS

Charters, Town Bridge

THE GUARDS

THE REPLICAS

OVERDUBS

FRANKLY MY DEAR

ROCKET '57

The Fayre Spot, Bretton

The Stage Market Deeping

FRI JUN 8

The Swiss Cottage Woodston

SOULWEAVER

The Straw Bear Whittlesey

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

PORKY PIG

The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge, Stamford

KELLY

NEW GENERATION CRASH 'N' BURN

The Swiss Cottage Woodston

Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge, Stamford

AINT MISBEHAVIN AND THE CLAIM

OPEN MIC NIGHT OAK Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge, Stamford

SUN JUN 10

The Cross Keys Oundle Road

PORKY PIG

BON ROGERS

CUTTIN' LOOSE

The Fayre Spot, Bretton

DELLA + JAMES EDMONDS + ALICE LOUISE + OUTA-STOCK

SUN JUN 3

Bourne Festival Well Head Park

LEE REPLICA

The Duck & Drake, Yaxley

The Golden Pheasant Etton

BROTHERHOODS ROUNDABOUT + MOTOR CITY VIPERS

The Cock Inn, Werrington

The Dragon, Werrington

WHITE CLOUDS AND GUNFIRE + LET THERE B/DC LACEY + THANKS Thorney Ex Services Club ALASKA Thorney Mama Liz's Voodoo LIVE BANDS Lounge, Stamford

The Boro Bar, Oundle Road

LAUGHING BOY

PURPLE CIRCLES The Hole In The Wall Stamford

101 PROOF CIRCA 73

Dog In A Doublet Whittlesey

THE LITTLE DAVE BAND The Ploughman Werrington

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

UNDERCOVER

CUTTIN' LOOSE

WHERE'S THE DOG

The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

ELECTRIC WARRIORS The Swiss Cottage Woodston

The Cock Inn, Werrington

The Letter B, Whittlesey

WHITE SPIRIT The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

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A mix of traditional and contemporary cuisine from the Pacific Rim

Voted one of the UK’s Top 10 Best Chinese Restaurants* (*Survey by Qype.co.uk)

Bento Express 10% discount on collection

A perfect venue with stylish surroundings, Bento caters for all types of functions and events. Wedding receptions, Birthdays, anniversaries, special events, corporate events and training sessions.

• Set menu (minimum of 2 people) £13.80 per head.

• Minimum order of £27 • FREE delivery within 6 miles of PE1 1RS.

01733 898333

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Set Buffet

A la carte table service buffet Fresh homemade dim sum Lunch menu Bento boxes Pre-theatre set menu Imperial Bento express delivery take away - New generation set price

Eat as much as you like Monday – Wednesday £17.50 per head.

Thursday – Saturday £19.50 per head.

Sunday – Adults £15.50, children under 12yrs £8, children under 3yrs go FREE!

A choice of 3 courses Choose from: Up to 22 starters 60 main courses 8 side dishes (noodles, rice etc) 18 vegetarian options

All previous offers in ESP have now expired Imperial Bento Peterborough www.bentogroup.co.uk

01733 319 188

Imperial Bento Thorney Toll

www.imperialbentoexpress.com

01733 849 188 Email: bentogroup@btconnect.com