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HOCKEY MATCH Ice hockey fans shouldn’t miss this annual charity match on Saturday May 3 – and those who’ve never caught this all-action sport should give it a look!

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The event on Sunday May 18 is being hosted at the Greyhound Stadium, in Fengate, Peterborough. The firewalk will be lit on the large grass area in the middle of the track giving spectators the opportunity to watch from the outdoor standing area or inside the stadium.

If you dare give it a go you’ll be fully briefed and registration costs £20.

All the money raised through the Firewalk will go towards the Thorpe Hall Capital Appeal, raising £6 million to fund the building of a new state-of-the-art hospice at Thorpe Hall in Peterborough.

For more info call the fundraising team on 01733 225999.

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home to the prehistoric Must Farm boats, which were recently discovered in Whittlesey.

Vivacity is looking for a team of special volunteers to help visitors enjoy and understand the site with roles including front of house volunteers to welcome visitors to the site and help in the café and shop, archaeological dig tent supervisors and volunteers who can be pond dipping supervisors to help families appreciate the wildlife and habitats on site.

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Newborough Young Farmers will be revving up for their third Tractor Road Run on May 18. Dozens of tractors will be setting off on the 25 mile route from Willowbrook Farm on Stamford Road, Helpston Heath at 11am.

It’s a three hour long fun event to raise cash for the East Anglian Air Ambulance.

You can find out more on 07718 971902 or www.newboroughyoung farmers.co.uk

VESUVIO RAISES CASH Congratulations to the team at Italian restaurant Vesuvio in Whittlesey. Their Las Vegas themed charity night hosted by singer Peter Jay raised nearly £900 for the charity Movement is Life with help from Sgt Paul Harris.

Owners Maria & Peppe were delighted with the success of the event and plan to hold another in November.

FANCY A GAME OF ‘TOUCH’ RUGBY? Peterborough Rugby Club’s appealing for teams to take part in a social, fun, ‘touch rugby’competition… including girls. At the event there’ll be a section for proper rugby players but there’s a section for fun teams – people who maybe haven’t played any rugby before but fancy a bit of a laugh. Because a ‘touch’ takes the place of a tackle, there’s no chance of anyone getting hurt; and it’s all followed up by a beer and a BBQ! It’s on Fridays from 7pm to 8.30pm on June 6, June 13, June 20, June 27, July 4 and July 11 and entry’s £65 per team (squad of up to 12 to have six players on the pitch at any time) so that’s less than £1 per person per week.

City centre hair salon Michael John is celebrating its 40th year in business with some fresh ideas.

They never stand still and over the past few months they’ve been giving further training to all their staff, especially their latest crop of new talent and have launched a dynamic new artistic team called the Michael John Hair Academy Crew.

It’s headed by Amber Bird and Amy Verrall – Amber’s fresh from the TIGI Inspirational Youth Team also has a Level 3 NVQ and is a qualified assessor, whilst Amy was National Junior Champion and is currently training for the Master Colour Diploma and is a qualified assessor.

The new fashion focussed team will be using social media and will have its own free APP with loads of special rewards, so sign up now on www.michaeljohnhairartwork/ mjhacrew

FUN DAY @ BRETTON BARBERS There’s a mini fun day at Bretton Barbers at the Cresset to celebrate over 20 years, alongside Cresset Shoe Repairs, as small independent businesses.

It’s being held on Saturday May 10 from 10am-4pm.

There’ll be a cake stall, face painting and a raffle plus they’ll be offering five lucky customers the chance to win a free haircut. It’s all to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Unit at Peterborough City Hospital.

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LATVIAN FESTIVAL COMES TO CITY CENTRE

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Festival season kicks off this month with children singing, folk dancing and a male voice choir among the line-up of the Latvian Festival in Cathedral Square on Sunday May 4.

Vivacity’s Flag Fen Archaeology Park is looking for willing volunteers!

Volunteering is a fantastic opportunity to meet like-minded people, gain work experience, and to develop new skills.

This is a very special opportunity to get involved with the finest Bronze Age archaeological site in Northern Europe,

It’s the first time the Latvian community’s held the annual festival in the city centre to share their culture and remember their heritage. The day kicks off at 9.50am with a march into Cathedral Square and throughout the day there’ll be various performances, stalls and displays until 5pm.

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STAGE ON SCREEN SEASON AT THE KEY The Key Theatre’s added a fantastic new aspect to its entertainment offer with an incredible new series of digital theatre screenings which will give us all access to some brilliant national plays, opera, ballet and more.

TOLETHORPE OPEN AIR THEATRE LANCHES NEW SEASON A summer evening at the Rutland Open Air Theatre to see a production by the members of the Stamford Shakespeare Company is a magical experience.

We’ve been along before and can promise you it’s a great night out – you’re undercover but the actors perform on an open outdoor stage.

The latest addition is none other than the Monty Python Live (Mostly) show being beamed direct from the O2 on Sunday July 20.

The new series has just got underway and this month’s screenings include the National Theatre’s upcoming production of King Lear, starring Simon Russell Beale in the titular role on Thursday May 1 at 7pm.

Building on the success of Richard II, the RSC present Henry IV Part I on Wednesday May 14 at 7pm and on Wednesday June 18, live from

Stratford-upon-Avon it’s the RSC Screening of Henry IV Part II at 7pm.

The National Theatre’s The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time returns for an encore screening of the original broadcast on Thursday May 22 at 7pm. Adapted for the stage from Mark Haddon’s contemporary novel, the play tells the story of Christopher, a boy with an incredible mind for mathematics, but who finds it difficult to integrate socially, who begins to investigate the murder of his neighbour’s dog.

There’ll be further screenings throughout June and July so don’t miss your chance to catch some great theatre without leaving the city and at a fraction of the cost!

Book your tickets now on 01733 207239.

The fabulous garden overlooking classic English parkland is the perfect setting for the Rutland Open Air Theatre nestling in the grounds of the Elizabethan Tolethorpe Hall, just off the A1 near Stamford – and is great for a picnic.

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Throughout the summer months from June 2 to August 23 the Stamford Shakespeare Company will be offering two Shakespeare plays: As You Like It, The Taming of the Shrew and their nonShakespeare play, Alice in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass.

Featuring a six piece live band and the incredible ‘cat-suited wondergirl’ Janey Bombshell, alongside co-lead vocalist Mark Keen, the ‘velvet voiced’ singing sensation with the moves to match! The top flight band of musicians have a wealth of experience worldwide and have had people dancing in the aisles to the biggest hits of the 70’s.

To book and find out more visit www.stamfordshakespeare.co.uk

Flares at the ready, 'The Supersonic 70s’ are heading to the Cresset for a retro party of a show on Friday May 23!

With a set list boasting an impressive range to suit all ages from the Carpenters to Queen, Boney M to David Cassidy and Suzi Quatro through to Donna Summer they’ve got all the 70’s tunes covered Tickets are £20 on 01733 265705.

AN EVENING OF CABARET WITH BURLESQUE Fancy a little tease of Burlesque? This cabaret evening on Saturday June 7 at XXI Bar on Priestgate features a drag act host, burlesque and belly dancers, cancan girls, tribal acts, a magician and more. The night is fundraising for Breast Cancer and advance tickets are £8 or £10 on the door, with £1 from every advance ticket going to charity and £2 on the door. Contact, Niki at dollsindisdress@gmail.com or 07453 560381.

ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS @ THE CRESSET

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MORECOMBE BRINGS SUNSHINE TO THE KEY This unmissable brand new production of Tim Whitnall’s Olivier Awardwinning play, stars the Olivier-nominated Bob Golding as comedy icon Eric Morecambe.

Directed by Paul Hendy, the show is a moving, often hilarious tale about one of Britain’s best-loved entertainers: from humble beginnings in Music Hall to 28 million viewers on Christmas Day, it’s the heartwarming, tear-jerking, laughter-inducing story of the man who brought us the sunshine.

Catch it at the Key Theatre on Monday May 12 and Tuesday May 13.

Tickets are £16.50 (£14 concessions) on 01733 207239.

LOVE (HURTS) ACTUALLY Whether you love or hate the Richard Curtis rom-com Love Actually, award winning poet Matt Panesh will have you laughing in recognition at the reality of how true love does not ‘actually’ run smoothly in his new show ‘LOVEhurtsACTUALLY’ that comes to the South Holland Centre on Friday May 9.

In this latest show, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist – Lee Memphis King, presents the ultimate tribute to The King – celebrating the entire career of the musical legend. This spectacular show begins with an authentic recreation of the 1950’s rock’n’roll years, progressing through the movie years to Elvis’s return to performing in his ’68 comeback special. The second half culminates in a rousing expo of Elvis’s years performing in Vegas. Lee brings the majesty of the voice and the electrifying power of Elvis’s performance back to life.

Accompanied throughout by his world class band and backing singers that breath the life into the music of a legend. The show also features large screen projection, making it the biggest Elvis show to tour UK theatres.

After an interval drink Matt offers you a bonus half of his irreverent stand up performance poetry. A fast, furious and fun night in a cabaret setting upstairs.

Catch ‘The King’ in action at the Cresset on Friday May 30.

Tickets are £21.50 on 01733 265705.

Tickets are £9 (£7.50 concessions) and are available from the theatre box office on 01775 Alex Jones 764777 or by visiting www.monkeypoet.co.uk.

Described as wickedly funny, he’s billing this one-man play as the ‘Unofficial Sequel’ to the hit film which featured Hugh Grant.

PETERBOROUGH ARTS CINEMA Spring is upon us and award season is behind us. So as directors, actors and critics get ready for another season of new cinema, every Thursday the John Clare Cinema will be giving you the opportunity to catch some of the best films from seasons past.

First up on Thursday May 1 is Le Week-End. Directed by Roger Michell, this is a tale of a long-married couple attempting to get away from it all in Paris, but instead finding the broiling tensions in their relationship coming to an unexpected head. This very likable melancholy rom(non?)-com boasts splendid turns from Jim Broadbent and Lindsay Duncan, between whom the sparks (hostile, passionate, dependent) fly with conviction and grace.

Next on Thursday May 8 and continuing the French theme is Jeune et Jolie (18). François Ozon's fervent and well-acted drama about a 17-year-old girl exploring her sexuality by becoming a high-class call girl is very watchable … and entirely ridiculous. It has a stylish gloss and sexy glow, no doubt about it. Only French cinema could get away with it.

After a week’s break the films return on Thursday May 22 with The Selfish Giant. Conner Chapman and Shaun Thomas play Arbor and Swifty, two lads who live in the tough estates of Bradford. Arbor is small, aggressive and unhappy. His mate Swifty is slower, gentler and a natural target for bullies. After Arbor gets in a fight defending Swifty in, the boys are excluded and turn to roaming around town scavenging and nicking metal objects to sell for scrap. They take their swag to a dodgy dealer, inappropriately nicknamed Kitten!

Finally on Thursday May 29 it’s the critically acclaimed Nebraska. Directed by Alexander Payne, he gets Bruce Dern to rein in the familiar tropes, working with the echoes of previous roles to create a character more afflicted by melancholia than madness. He plays Woody Grant, a crotchety, senile old drunk mired in Billings, Montana, who becomes convinced that he’ll be the recipient of a $1m sweepstake prize if he can just get himself to Lincoln, Nebraska.

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JUST LIKE THAT! THE TOMMY COOPER SHOW Tommy Cooper was a true comic genius. His impeccable timing, memorable routines, love of slapstick and groanworthy gags made him an international name.

To commemorate 30 years since his death, this special tribute show is a compilation of rarely seen material from his early cabaret days and the very best of his gags and tricks from his later extensive repertoire.

Complete with live music accompaniment, this promises to be a colourful, laugh-a-minute show!

Catch it at Stamford Corn Exchange on Friday May 23.

Tickets are £10 (£8 concessions) on 01780 766455.

MOTOWN BEACH PARTY SPECIAL Great Nights present their second event – ‘The Magic of Soul, Motown and More 60's 70's 80's Disco’ – this time with the theme of a Hawaiian Beach Party with Hawaiian fancy dress optional.

Featuring top local DJ’s Ian Gray, John Bradley and Andy Coulson it’s being held at the Ivy Leaf Club in Whittlesey on Saturday May 31 from 7.30 pm till late.

Basket food will be available throughout the evening and tickets are £6 in advance or £8 on the door and are available form The Ivy leaf Club, Larry’s Heel Bar, or from Andy on 07941 629660.

ESP DANCE CREW STEP TO THE BEAT WITH RACE FOR LIFE’S CANCER SLAM The ESP Dance Crew are set to show cancer who’s boss and teach Peterborough ladies how to do the ‘Cancer Slam’ at the launch of this year’s Race for Life.

They’ll be performing at Serpentine Green Shopping Centre on Sunday May 11 between 11am and 2pm as they help recruit ladies for the two local events – Sunday June 1 at Burghley House in Stamford and Tuesday July 8 at Ferry Meadows in Peterborough.

The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw also culminates that weekend – a nationwide fundraising drive that sees Slimming World members across the UK donating clothes to Cancer Research UK, Slimming World’s Charity Partner for 2014. Each bag of clothes could raise up to £25.

Supported by Tesco, and the local Slimming World group, the ESP Dance Crew are swapping their usual dance routines for a defiant dance known as Race for Life’s ‘Cancer Slam’ as ESP Magazine gets behind this great fundraising event.

This will be taking place between May 5 - 12, with the finale finishing off at the Serpentine Green Shopping Centre on Sunday May 11 with the Race for Life launch event.

Capturing the energy and spirit of the women-only event series, the ‘Cancer Slam’ is designed to bring their indescribable power and emotion to life. It also embodies the passion and determination behind Race for Life’s rallying cry ‘Cancer, we’re coming to get you’.

Organisers hope the ‘Cancer Slam’ will stop Peterborough shoppers in their tracks and motivate local mums, grans, daughters, sisters and friends to sign-up for Race for Life on the spot.

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The ESP Dance Crew will also be performing the Cancer Slam as part of the rousing warm-up at the local Race for Life events. A video showing how to do the dance steps is available online so you can have a practice.

ESP’s dance instructor Nicole, said – “We’re so excited about taking part in the ‘Cancer Slam’ and we’ve had a great time learning the routine. We hope we can inspire women to join in the fun and enter their local Race for Life event.

“Cancer touches so many of us,

including members of our group.

That’s why we want to do everything we can to motivate women to power up the pink and show cancer who’s boss.”

Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, in partnership with Tesco, is an inspiring women-only series of 5k, 10k and Pretty Muddy events which raises millions of pounds every year to help beat cancer sooner.

So women of all shapes and sizes are needed to join together and give cancer the boot by entering.

Julie Braithwaite Cancer Research UK’s Peterborough Event Manager says –“Race for Life is noncompetitive. It doesn’t matter how fit or fast you are. Taking part is about joining together against a disease that affects all of us. You can walk, run or dance, so we urge local ladies to take the first step by signing up today.”

To enter Race for Life’s events in the East, and learn how to do the ‘Cancer Slam’, visit www.raceforlife.org or call 0845 600 6050.

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

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

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

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Last month we told you about the new Lakeside @ Ferry Meadows centre opening and this month this fantastic new facility is celebrating with its first Family Fun Day on Saturday May 10.

BANDS AND BEERS @ BOURNE FESTIVAL!

As well as showcasing the fabulous new café and watersports centre, the event will also see the launch of the new Rutland Cycling hire centre.

The fantastic Bourne Festival returns for its 12th year running from Friday May 30 – June 1 and it’s set to be another good ‘un folks!

It’s a great weekend for all the family organised by the Roundtable including 80 real ales to sample (well, best not try all of them!) as well as arena events, craft stalls and loads more to keep you amused.

As ever there’s a varied line-up of live bands performing and it kicks off in style on the Friday with Cuttin Loose, Bullit Tooth and headliner – Robbie Williams Banned with a full brass section! Saturday sees live bands throughout the day from 12.15 with Dr A’s Rhythm and Grooves and ending with the craziest of headliners – The League of Mentalmen at 9.45pm. Sunday’s live line-up starts at 12.15 with The Little Red Kings and ends on a rocking high note with The High Rollers at 8.45pm.

Check out the ESP Gig Guide on www.espmag.co.uk and visit www.bournefestival.com. Entry’s £2 per day, children under 11 get in free or you can buy a weekend pass for a fiver – bargain!

Lakeside provides a hub for activity and relaxation within the park as the home for Nene Outdoors, a new watersports and outdoor activity venture, Lakeside Kitchen & Bar, a great new contemporary dining and function venue and now Rutland Cycling.

TIME TO GO GREEN AS FESTIVAL RETURNS! The Peterborough Green Festival returns this month and this year the theme is to help people get walking, cycling and using the bus. The launch event takes place in Cathedral Square in Peterborough city centre on Saturday May 24.

Inspired by Peterborough's Green Wheel cycle network the launch event will feature a circus style tent complete with ringleader and old fashioned arcade of eco-friendly games and activities with prizes including a brand new bike.

Selina West from environmental charity Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) told ESP – "Whether you want to have a go at the coconut shy, hook-a-duck, or hoopla there is something for all ages at the Green Festival launch day. This is followed by a week of great events all over the city.

EXPERIENCE LIFE IN PREHISTORIC BRITAIN @ FLAG FEN

Try your hand at various traditional skills with demonstrations and have-a-go sessions and dig for ancient artefacts in our replica archaeological dig. Plus, while you’re there, don’t miss seeing the Bronze Age and Iron Age roundhouses, the Roman herb garden, and the famous prehistoric Must Farm boats.

Admission: £7 adults, £5 children/concessions, £18 families. For more details call 01733 313414 or visit www.vivacitypeterborough.com.

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KNOBWORTH FESTIVAL @ YARWELL On Saturday May 31 and Sunday June 1 the beer garden at the Angel Inn Yarwell will play host to the 3rd annual Knobworth Festival – a music, real ale and cider festival devised to raise awareness of testicular and prostate cancer – the latter of which has now overtaken lung cancer to become the most common cancer in men. Each year in the UK alone, around 37,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer and about 10,000 of these will die from the condition.

Playing on the name of the famous Knebworth Festival, Knobworth is a fun play on words that encapsulates both the synergy of a music festival and also a lighthearted reference to the charity’s cause. Nick and Diane Lander, who’ve owned and run the Angel Inn for the last ten years, hope that the intended pun attracts attention for this serious and worthy cause and are pleased that Prostate Cancer UK (charity No: 1005541) are in support of the event. The pub’s also hoping to get a local GP to be in attendance at the event to offer advice on the subject.

The weekend will see an abundance of real ales and real ciders, some great live music over the two days and will be MC’ed by Peterborough FM’s Rurality Show DJ Jim Boulton. Entrance is free – check www.espmag.co.uk for band details.

Head to Flag Fen Archaeology Park on May Bank Holiday weekend to explore what life was like for our prehistoric ancestors! The Building the Bronze Age event will run on Saturday May 24 to Monday May 26, 10am-5pm.

Could you have lived in a Bronze Age settlement? Experience life 3,500 years ago with this exciting hands-on event! Meet Bronze Age re-enactors who’ll be on site over the weekend, cooking, working and living as our ancient ancestors did.

There’ll be opportunities to watch and take part in various activities whatever your experience and ability with £5 per person taster sessions being held by Nene Outdoors on a range of water based activities, special guided boat trips around the lake and lots more family friendly offers.

SOUNDSCAPE – THE CATHEDRAL SPEAKS! "There are loads of health and well-being benefits if you switch some journeys to cycling, walking or getting the bus.

This year the Green Festival is all about making it easier for people to do just that, sometimes the only thing stopping us might be that we don't know the best cycling route or fastest bus – we're here to help."

Alongside the launch day on Saturday May 24 which runs from 10am-4pm, other events include tree climbing at Nene Park Trust at 11am on May 27, a bike ride with Sustrans at 1pm on May 31, and a picnic at the Green Back Yard on Oundle Road at 12 noon on May 31.

Organised by PECT and supported by Peterborough City Council's Travelchoice, most Green Festival events are free to attend. You can find out more by visiting www.pect.org.uk.

Here’s something different! Fancy taking a sonic tour through the Cathedral’s history with awe inspiring sounds, voices and music from years gone by?

Experience a completely different sensory exploration of the Cathedral with a sonic tour about the history of Peterborough Cathedral on Monday May 26, at 11.30am, 1pm and 3pm. From sounds of its construction, through centuries of thunder and rain, periods of strife, together with its musical evolution, this tour will offer you a new appreciation of the building’s ambience.

Tickets are £5, children get in free. Tickets from Andy Lowings on 01733 253068, andylowings@gmail.com or on the door.

See more at www.peterboroughcathedral.org.uk/individual-events

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WARWICK OPENS YAXLEY FESTIVAL Local Harry Potter star Warwick Davis is set to open the second Yaxley Festival and it promises to be even bigger than the first!

Set in the heart of Yaxley at the Middletons Road Recreation Ground it’s packed with three days of live music with 20+ bands starting on Friday May 16! There is plenty of family fun planned with a funfair, licensed bars, food court, living history displays, local history exhibition, education & fun zone, trade & craft stalls, classic car show, animal displays as well as sports tournaments and displays.

great memories from being in Yaxley. I love the village and the people.”

Warwick told ESP – “It’s so great that this festival is happening for a second year. It was a bit of an experiment last year, and was so well received. They’re making it even bigger and better this time around and I’m pleased to be a part of it. I’m getting involved in a much bigger way this year too – including being part of the battle re-enactment.”

The village mascot ‘Jack-in-the-Green’ will parade through the village on Saturday morning at 11am (from the Three Horseshoes public house) accompanied by Warwick Davis, MP Shailesh Vara and a whole host of noisy participants. The official festival opening ceremony is at the Middletons Road Recreation Ground at midday on Saturday.

It’s great to see Warwick still supports local events in this way.

This great family-friendly event is FREE to enter and has been developed as a showcase for local community groups and charities and is coordinated entirely be volunteers.

The festival begins late Friday afternoon and runs right through the weekend until 8.30pm on Sunday May 18.

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“You should never deny your roots or where you’re from,” he told us. “I have

RARE JOHN CLARE MANUSCRIPTS COME TO THE CITY Don’t miss the once-in-a-generation chance to see incredibly rare, fragile and beautiful manuscripts written by local poet John Clare on display at Vivacity’s Peterborough Museum from May 10 – June 22.

Peterborough Museum’s exhibition has been developed in collaboration with the Centre for John Clare Studies at the University of Cambridge. Don’t miss the very special event to launch the exhibition on May 10.

Entry’s free, except on special event days. www.vivacity-peterborough.com

Photo: Emma Bothamley

This is an amazing chance to view the largest collection of the poet’s works shown in one place since 1893, usually only seen by academics! Explore the fascinating story of how an ill-educated peasant from Helpston, on the outskirts of Peterborough, could go on to become one of the most celebrated literary figures of the early 19th century.

The exhibition includes original manuscripts that demonstrate his literary versatility and also his descent into madness that led to him being confined in Northampton Lunatic Asylum for the later period of his life. View the committal notice, in which John Clare was described as suffering from years of ‘poetical prosing’, and also his very last poem ‘Birds’ Nests.’

SACREWELL GOES ‘WILD’ AND CELERBATES THE 60s After a record breaking Easter, Sacrewell Farm has even more fun lined up this month.

That’s not all though – there’s Sheep Shearing on May 10 and 11 plus it’s also National Mills Weekend. Then it’s your chance to To mark its 50th anniversary this have a wild time as they celebrate year, The William Scott Abbott Trust Wildlife Week from May 24 – at Sacrewell Farm near Wansford is June 1 when there’ll be a duck going retro with a 1960s themed race, the Lamb National, pond Spring Fair on May 4 and 5. dipping, mammal trapping (and releasing) a scavenger hunt and Swing along to some 60s music, have a go on the bucking sheep, or wildlife trail. try your luck on the horseshoes, The new Sacrewell Play Barn is show your strength in the tug of now up and running and Origin8 at war or practice your aim in the Sacrewell Farm have just opened a stocks. There’ll be plenty of new drinks and snack outlet in the traditional ‘village fete’ themed barn so that parents can sit back activities to have a go at as well as and relax while their children play. plenty of stalls. It’ll run from 9.30am – 5pm each day and is set to be one The Farm’s open every day from of the most exciting new events of 9.30am – 5pm. the year! www.sacrewell.org.uk

LIDO READY TO MAKE A SPLASH! Summer’s definitely coming! The Lido outdoor pool re-opens on Saturday May 24 for its 79th consecutive season.

It’ll be opened by the Mayor at 10am and there’ll be free swimming during the opening day so let’s hope it’s nice and sunny!

Peterborough’s Lido offers a unique outdoor swimming experience in one of the country’s finest, grade 2 listed art deco swimming pools. In fact it’s the largest outdoor pool in the eastern region featuring heated main pool, learner pool and paddling pool It’s open 7 days a week and there are also sunbathing terraces, a family picnic and play area and the Lido café serving hot and cold food making it a great day out for the whole family.

Keep an eye out for more news on the Lido opening on www.espmag.co.uk which is always packed with the latest leisure and entertainment news!

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Listen up – if you sing in the bath or in the car on the way to work, maybe it’s time you took your love of music to a new level and joined one of Peterborough’s choirs…

It’s been fantastic to see the successful development of not one, but three choirs in Peterborough which have given dozens of people of all ages the chance to get involved and put on some great performances.

The Peterborough Male Voice Choir was originally established way back in 1935 but Will Prideaux took over as musical director in 2010 and Peterborough Voices, the ladies choir, and Peterborough Youth Choir were set up the following year

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If ‘choir’ conjures up uncool images don’t be fooled – they belt out some well known tunes and have staged some fantastic live concerts at venues across the city. It’s given so many people the chance to literally find their voice and given us some great entertainment.

The driving force behind it is international award-winning choral conductor Will Prideaux who’s taken them to compete around the country as well as having some of them perform on national radio.

Will studied voice and choral conducting at the Royal Academy of Music and works across the country as a consultant and guest conductor specialising in developing choirs. So is it really true anyone can sing?

“Yes!” says Will. “Singing is a skill like anything else. Pitching, breath control, tone; all these things can be developed. Singing is such a life affirming activity, and to come together for such a fantastic cause creates a real buzz. It doesn't matter if your previous singing experience has only been in the bath, come along and have a go!”

It’s exciting times for the choirs this year as they begin a new Sing for Life fundraising project for Thorpe Hall and also return to the Broadway Theatre for the summer season! It’s always great to see this venue made use of, and we continue to hope it can be reopened permanently, but for the time being the choirs will be rehearsing there and will later stage a one night only performance on Saturday July 5. ‘Saturday Night at the Movies’ will be a spectacular salute to Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters, as well as a tribute to the Broadway’s own 50+ year history as a cinema.

“With all three of the Peterborough Sings! choirs, we're constantly trying to develop the standard and range of our activities,” says Will. “We will continue to develop our regional and national profile and bring the joy of participating in singing activities to many more people.” www.peterboroughmvchoir.org.uk

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LADIES WANTED TO SING FOR LIFE In June, Peterborough Voices will launch their third Sing for Life charity fundraising initiative, this year working with Sue Ryder to support their £6m Thorpe Hall Hospice appeal.

They’re looking to recruit 40 diverse women from in and around Peterborough – women with a range of previous singing experience including none! – who over the course of 12 weeks will rehearse to perform with Peterborough Voices in a gala charity concert hosted by BBC Radio Cambridgeshire’s Jane Smith on Saturday October 11 at Voyager Academy.

Together with Peterborough Male Voice Choir’s Sing for Heroes project in aid of Help for Heroes, Sing for Life has raised a staggering £20,000 plus for charity since 2010. In previous years the project’s supported Cancer Research UK, but this year Sue Ryder’s Thorpe Hall appeal to raise £6 million for a purpose built state-of-the-art hospice has presented a unique opportunity to raise funds for a very worthy local cause with personal relevance for many people.

Choral conductor Will Prideaux is excited by the latest project – “Sing for Life is open to absolutely everybody and training will be provided – we've got a fantastic team of professional vocal coaches and mentors who will have everyone up to speed in no time!

Sing for Life 2014 is being championed by BBC Radio Cambridgeshire’s Jane Smith, a longstanding supporter of Thorpe Hall and a regular host of their hugely popular Lights of Love event. “Sing for Life 2014 is not only an exciting musical opportunity for 40 lucky ladies,” she says, “it’s also a fantastic way to help raise funds for one of our favourite local charities. I’m just delighted to be asked to join in!”

Joining couldn’t be easier, with recruitment events in the city centre on Saturday May 31 (12.30pm - 2.30pm) and Saturday June 7 (12.30pm -2.30pm) and introduction sessions at The Broadway Theatre, Peterborough on Friday June 13 (7-9pm) and Saturday June 14 (10.30am - 12.30pm).

For more info call Roz Elliott on 07411 275578 or email sing4life@peterboroughmvchoir.org.uk

POP-ular event returns to Peterborough Arthritis Research UK is returning to Peterborough for the third year to host its unique sponsored walk with a twist and ESP Magazine is getting right behind it!

‘Pop Around Peterborough’ is a 5 mile sponsored charity walk where prizes will be won, taking place in aid of Arthritis Research UK on Sunday June 29. All walkers will be given a balloon, which they ‘pop’ once crossing the finish line, to find out if they’ve won a prize.

setting the scene for a beautiful 5 mile scenic route including the local boat lake.

Prizes that can be won on the day already include some great family days out, meals in local restaurants, and vouchers for local stores.

Once you’ve sent your entry fee (just £5) to Michael Clarke – the event manager, you’ll be sent a welcome pack.

Can you donate a prize?

What makes ‘Pop Around Peterborough’ unique is the fact that many walkers will be heading home with a prize. Each participant is given a balloon, which they pop after the walk.

Inside will be a slip of paper which tells you, ‘Sorry, you have not won this time’ or ‘Congratulations you have won…’

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Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and individuals, every 1 in 4 walkers went home with a prize last year.

If you’re able to donate a prize for this year’s walk, contact Michael Clarke as detailed above.

Your support is greatly appreciated.

Photos: Andy Vernum @ Studio One

Alternatively visit the website www.arthritisresearchuk.org

Photos: Emma Bothamley

For more info on ‘Pop Around Peterborough’ or Arthritis Research UK contact Michael by emailing m.clarke@arthritisresearchuk.org or call 01733 331721.

Photos: Andrew James Photography

This fun event’s been a massive success during the last two years, with a combined total of around 400 walkers signed up to raise money for the charity. This year they hope to make it an even bigger success. The walk starts at the Boathouse pub in Peterborough,

As you can see from the pictures taken from last year, Pop Around Peterborough is a fun family event – where even the pet dog is welcome.

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Last month I reported that former light heavyweight world champion John Conteh would be gracing us with his presence but he’s now been cancelled to make way for a three-event deal brought to our city by boxing promoter Kevin Sanders.

The last time I saw Posh legend Chris Turner it took him a few minutes to recognise me. But when I think about how unusually short our conversation went that day, I now know that he was being polite, as he was struggling to place where he knew me from.

Kevin has secured a three after dinner boxing line-up starting with a tribute to Muhammad Ali with Joe Bugner and Earnie Shavers (May 21) then Roberto Duran in September and finishing with Roy Jones Junior in November.

All three evenings will be held at Radius (the Solstice) and the first of these events will give fight fans a genuine insight into Ali's fighting style in the 1970s. Bugner and Shavers fought one another but also Ali. The contest between The Greatest and Shavers was closely contested and Ali did enough in the last round to win the fight.

As reported recently by BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, Chris has frontal lobe dementia and hasn’t been able to look after his own basic needs for several years. He no longer recognises Lynne his wife and his helpless situation is barely believable when I remember what a larger than life human being Chris was.

Bugner's two clashes with Ali were a little more one sided but Ali always claimed he was one of his toughest opponents. Bugner's been to Peterborough before and was an excellent after-dinner speaker.

The tribute to Ali includes a three-course meal and an opportunity to ask questions to both Bugner and Shavers. For tickets call: 07872 601467.

Chris’s mind was always ticking over. He was very observant and was always very interested in people. He didn’t really enjoy talking about himself but was always gracious to fans and visitors to the club who’d want to salute our London Road legend.

He liked intelligent people and he liked people who were smart in appearance. On one hand you could have a deep conversation with him about evolution and on the other he’d be playing practical jokes on you, as I first found out when he pretended to straighten my tie but instead scrunched it up and squeezed my Half Windsor knot to the size of a marble.

Such was Chris’s standing at the football club that no-one batted an eyelid when his days regularly consisted of rocking up about 10am and leaving around 4pm. In between he’d be on his mobile every hour, sit in and chat with us every so often and have a twohour lunch at some place.

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But the beauty was that he’d still get our matches sponsored, our executive boxes booked up, our match-day programme revenue in and our perimeter boards all advertised on. I guess saying no to Chris Turner was never an option to the dozens of businesses he came into contact with.

That’s because Chris was the type of person you just loved being around. On a one-to-one level he would be sincere, honest, empathetic and interested in you. In a group he’d be the joker and the person that everything centred around. Chris had so many fantastic personality traits and to think he can no longer share them with us is heartbreaking.

I have so much to thank Chris for. He helped me to settle in quickly and Chris helped me to stop taking myself so seriously. He was so much fun to be around to the point of being infectious. Our office was never the same when he moved on.

It’s hard to imagine what Chris is like now.

But he’s still with us. His heart is still beating. And while his heart continues to beat our memories of him become all the more precious.

Photo: Mike Harris

When I close my eyes the one image I always have of Chris is him leaning against the doorframe of our office with a mischievous look on his face, which meant he’d either secured us a dodgy match sponsor at the eleventh hour or he had some gossip to share.

Photo: Peterborough United FC

‘Turns’ was Posh’s commercial manager when I joined the football club as assistant press officer in 1998. He had a desk outside the office where I sat but spent more time in our office talking to the press office team about everything and anything from how rubbish we played on Saturday to what he was going to have for lunch at Fratelli’s.

ANOTHER EGGCELLENT RIDE-OUT! I was once again eggstatic to be part of this annual ride-out for local good causes. Turn to page 35 for more pictures from this charity day.

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SUNNY HUNNY ANYONE? Balderston have already started their ride-out season and next up is one of my favourites – a trip to Hunstanton on Friday May 23.

There’s usually a good turnout for this one and motorcyclists are welcome to join the Balderston crew for their journey to buy a bag of chips. Riders will be setting off from the Hampton-based showroom at 5.30pm.

In the meantime I’ll be working on convincing the powers that be to let me join the ride-out on the BMW S1000R I’m pictured with. This bike is basically a superbike with straight bars and no fairing. Its power has been trimmed from the sensational S1000RR’s 193bhp engine to make 160bhp, which is more manageable for the road and the upright riding position.

But you’d never know the S1000R was lacking compared to its superbike sister. It’ll wheelie in third gear (so I’m told) and there’s more top speed than your neck muscles can cope with. The basic model comes well-equipped, and boasts two electronic rider aids, stability control, racing ABS, fullyadjustable suspension and a multi-function LCD dash.

For a test ride on the S1000R and for more info about the Sunny Hunny rideout call Balderston on: 01733 565470.

ANDO ALWAYS IN OUR THOUGHTS The most sensible person (because he isn’t dressed as a nun) in this photo was suddenly taken from us a year ago. Ando, words cannot describe how much we miss you. One day we’ll be reunited you mush.

West Side Bar on Broadway had big shoes to fill when it opened back in the late 1990s. In its place before it was Muswells and every selfrespecting townie loved Muswells.

Thankfully some of the Muswells magic could still be felt when West Side first flung open its doors.

Personally, I was disappointed the new-look venue didn’t retain the bar football game my friends and I had hours of betting fun on back in the day when chatting up birds was secondary.

But West Side was about moving on into the Millennium and the bar was quickly accepted as a more than adequate replacement for Muswells. The new venue had a fresh feel about it and people who were viewed as ‘trendy’ would frequent it.

Physically nothing much had changed apart from the introduction of a designated DJ area. It was a time that saw the beginning of a transition bars were making towards becoming more like nightclubs.

Dance areas were being factored into bar refits and although West Side didn’t really have a dedicated dance area, there was always

enough room to boogie just (annoyingly) in front of the door that led to the huge stairway for the toilets.

For many West Side was the first stop on the town circuit on a night out. My friends and I would rock up about 9.30pm and do a stint until at least 11pm on a good night. ‘Good night’ being the operative words.

You see, if you’d had a good time in West Side then you knew you’d be in for a good night.

The atmosphere set the tone for the rest of the evening and into the small hours. Usually it’d be standing room only and the bar would be three or four rows deep. But waiting to be served was the best bit. You’d be shoulder to shoulder with the person waiting to be served next to you and it proved to be an ideal opportunity to engage in the first of the night’s conversations with a girl you’d had your eye on the week before.

Being first stop for so many revellers meant you’d be looking and smelling (albeit cigarette smoke) your freshest and this was good for making a lasting first impression. The beauty of being a townie in those days was the limited choice of venues we had. This meant the chances of bumping into that girl you first chatted up in West Side were odds on.

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the taste of India The owner of Bollywood Tiger is not just serving up delicious Indian dishes but is showing his customers how to make them too!

From youngsters enjoying their first taste of cooking to adults keen to learn or improve their skills in the kitchen, Tahir is sharing his love of authentic Indian food with us all. If you don’t fancy the ‘Masterchef’ approach though, you could just dine out at this modern Yaxley restaurant and let Tahir and his team do it all for you!

Year 4 students from William de Yaxley junior school have been amongst other local school children taking time out from the classroom to enjoy a fantastic time learning how to make some simple but delicious dishes at the restaurant.

“It’s important for kids to have a good knowledge of herbs and spices,” says Tahir, “so they can make informed choices for a healthy diet later in life.”

“I go through the spices and what they look like in their raw form,” explains Tahir. “The tastes, smell and use and how to prepare them properly.”

The complete beginners course even demonstrates how to chop food and use a knife properly. There’s a choice of tailored cookery courses for whatever level of skill you have from £60 for an individual, to £895 for a professional’s five day course. Not only do you get expert tuition but, even better – you get to eat what you’ve cooked afterwards!

Tahir grows some of his own produce and is passionate about producing authentic dishes he learned from his grandmother and passes on these traditional skills to his chefs.

“I believe it’s vital the owner of a restaurant is also a cook and can pass on his skills so that the food is

always produced to your own standards, regardless of who’s cooking it.”

He’s hugely knowledgeable about the herbs and spices used, not just about flavours but their medicinal values too. An understanding of these also helps to produce exactly the dish you want as his chefs know just what to add or remove.

“Indian food doesn’t have to be really hot or too spicy to be tasty,” says Tahir. “It’s all about having the right understanding of food and flavours and the right balance of spices.”

So if you dine at Bollywood Tiger they can easily customise a dish to suit your palate. They specialise in cooking what Indian people really eat in their own homes, so try the Wednesday banquet for just £11.95 or the Sunday buffet and experience it for yourself.

Photos: Emma Bothamley

Tahir, owner, Bollywood Tiger

Other schools are welcome to get in touch to book in too, but one to one cookery courses are proving equally popular for grown ups who are keen to learn how to cook from scratch or to improve their skills.

For more information on the cookery courses or to book in for a meal call 01733 246519.

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WARWICK ESP’s Mikey Clarke talks to local actor Warwick Davis about his latest show Mikey Clarke Weekend Escapes, holidaying as a kid, and why he tells his family not to look at his Twitter account…

Yaxley actor Warwick Davis has graced our television a lot lately.

His latest offering is a show called Weekend Escapes with Warwick Davis, currently showing on ITV. The show sees Warwick and his wife Sam, kids Annabelle and Harrison and Sherlock the dog explore the British Isles – highlighting what makes a typical British holiday so great.

During my exclusive chat with the Harry Potter actor, Warwick said – “I wanted to do this show because as a family, we really enjoy holidaying. There are so many great places in the UK to travel to and there are so many interesting people waiting to be discovered. I wanted to find eccentric British people – those that

make this country so great. I love talking to interesting people, finding out about their lives and what makes them tick. This show was a great way of doing that.”

With a career spanning over three decades, Warwick’s been in front of the camera for most of his life. His family have not. I wanted to know how comfortable they were with the experience. “The family had a great time,” said Warwick. “They really enjoyed it. It might have been a little different if the show was a fly-on-the-wall documentary. Yes, in the show you find out a lot about us as a family, but it’s more about us travelling around the country and documenting what we find.”

Soon after the first episode screened, I noticed that Sherlock the dog had gone on Twitter! “Sherlock decided that after his television debut, he should have his own Twitter account,” Warwick joked. “I think he’s become a little bit of a sex symbol to other dogs, because loads of canine accounts are following him. I keep telling him that now he’s in the spotlight, there has to be some changes. He’s let himself go lately and hasn’t shaved for ages. He’s booked into the Pooch Parlour though, so hopefully he’ll look a little different soon.”

The Star Wars actor is no stranger to a typical British holiday.

“As a kid, I used to go on caravan breaks all over the country,” he told me. “These caravans were nothing like the ones available now. They used to get so cold inside them that there would literally be ice on the inside of the windows. But we never let the cold spoil our moods – after all, us Brits are used to bad weather. I recall holidays as a kid being quite magical too.

Before the strict seatbelt laws were introduced, my family would put the back seats of the car down to let me lie and sleep. I’d often fall asleep at home and wake up at our destination.”

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Weekend Escapes is not Warwick’s first travel show. With An Idiot Abroad 3 also on his CV, I took the opportunity to ask the well-travelled star how to make the most of a holiday. He told

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me – “The trick is to not plan anything. When you plan activities, you build up expectations in your head and you’re sometimes disappointed. When you do things spontaneously, you’ll more than likely say ‘I never expected that’, or ‘wasn’t that fun’ – rather than ‘that was a disappointment’.”

Having travelled all over the world, I wondered where Warwick was recognised the most. “I get recognised all over these days – particularly in Ireland. I went to Dublin last year, and I soon discovered that everyone there loves Karl Pilkington. Because Karl and I did An Idiot Abroad together, everyone recognised me.

“When I’m out and about, I can’t go a few minutes without somebody wanting to take a ‘selfie’ with me. It’s quite funny when I get home and go onto my Twitter account because I can literally retrace all my steps from people tagging me in photos everywhere I’ve been. I say to the family on the days building up to birthdays and Christmas that they shouldn’t go onto my Twitter account because there will more than likely be photos of me purchasing presents. But don’t get me wrong, I have no problem with taking pictures with fans; after all, they are the ones that keep me working.”

Catch Weekend Escapes with Warwick Davis, Fridays at 8pm on ITV. Watch old episodes on ITV Player.

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We’re getting in the mood for our hols – how about you? Warwick’s holiday special sparked a conversation in the office about our own experiences so we thought we’d share a few of our holiday disasters so you could have a laugh – we just hope yours go a little better…

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CAPRI CHAIR LIFT LEFT PEP HANGING!

After a heavy night out on the town in Cyprus, I decided to grab myself a McDonald’s burger at around 5am. I took it to my apartment and after just one bite, I fell asleep. In the morning – just a few hours later – I woke and decided to continue the burger for breakfast. After eating half of it, I felt something crawl down my arm… a HUGE Cypriot ant. A horrible thought dawned on me. I took a closer look at my meal and (as feared) saw that it had become antinfested during my sleep. Yes, I’d eaten half of an ant infested burger. Have you seen Cypriot ants? They are huge!

I'm not very good with heights and to this day I don't know why I agreed to go on a chair lift halfway up a mountain and back on the beautiful island of Capri on Italy's Amalfi coast.

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TENT TRAUMAS I once went camping with my (very serious and boring) ex in the New Forest. One day we returned from a day at some castle or museum or something (told you he was serious) to see movement in the tent. I freaked thinking we had burglars (not that there was much to nick apart from my smalls and a few biscuits) so we stood frozen for a minute before the ex bravely but gingerly opened the zip... to find not one burglar but four squirrels having a gang bang in our sleeping bag, having eaten their way into our tent and scoffed an entire packet of McVitie's digestives leaving crumbs and poo everywhere!

I collapsed laughing on the grass but he just didn't see the funny side and squirrel wee on his pillow seemed to be the final straw! The trouble was, the more cross he got, the funnier I found it which didn't exactly improve his mood!

Actually, I do know why I did it – apparently it was the ‘eighth wonder of the world’ – yes, I fell for some marketing spiel.

Anyway, in typical Italian fashion there was no pre-chair lift ride safety talk or instructions. You just queued up for a chair and jumped on while it was still moving. If you were lucky enough for one of the two attendants to take their eye off every girl in the queue for a few seconds, then the bar holding you in the chair was secured by him before sending you off up the mountain.

Just before I got on I joked with my girlfriend how I wouldn't be at all amused if the chair lift malfunctioned halfway up or down and we'd be left dangling waiting to be rescued.

Sure enough as fate would have it my worse nightmare came true. At approximately half way up the mountain a loud grinding noise was swiftly followed by a massive judder and with it the chair lift came to an abrupt halt.

A good dozen of us or more where left hanging in mid-air and I began to compose a farewell text to my family and friends.

My girlfriend in the chair in front of me was laughing her head off and began taking loads of photos of me in my terrified state.

My ordeal went on for a good two minutes before the chair lift started off again. When we reached the top I was determined to walk down only for one of the attendants to declare it would take at least a couple of days! He said they'd stopped the chair lift for photo opportunities but I wasn't convinced.

I think that holiday was the final slap in the face to me how mismatched we were and I ended it soon afterwards. I'll always be grateful to that squirrel!

So I had no choice but to take the ride back down – this time with my eyes firmly shut. I spent the rest of the afternoon trying to put colour back in my cheeks with a bottle of Chianti.

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However you choose to spend your weekends or summer evenings there's one thing for sure, we need those trusty outfits to see us through from day to evening.

The bright, bold colours are definitely making an appearance in the shops right now as is the sun in the sky, and florals remain a key trend. Whatever your shape or age there’s something to suit all.

Don't be scared to wear glitz during the day too, as teamed with a denim jacket and pumps or sandals you can definitely carry this look through.

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Homes

Cross Keys Homes’ shared ownership apartments at Priestgate Court – show apartment now open!

The leading Peterborough housing provider, Cross Keys Homes has opened its exclusive city centre show apartment at Priestgate Court, opposite Peterborough’s museum.

Priestgate Court consists of 29 one and twobedroom apartments which are available from as little as £22,500 (a rent on the remaining share, service charge, buildings insurance and management fee is also payable) and are situated right in the heart of Peterborough.

Shared Ownership helps people who are unable to get a foot onto the property ladder by enabling them to buy a share of the property and pay rent on the rest. Over the years purchasers can buy more shares until they own the property outright.

Sneak preview of show apartment at Priestgate Court, Peterborough).

Cross Keys Homes’ Sales and Marketing Manager, Hayley Roan, said: “Shared

ownership assists a whole range of people in different circumstances from first time buyers to people going through relationship breakdowns where they are forced to sell their marital home.

“We have already helped many people get their first foot onto the housing ladder and are keen to help many more people who are struggling to find a suitable home at a price they can afford.”

Hayley added: “We are so pleased to be able to offer these new and refurbished apartments for Shared Ownership.

“They will be a fantastic asset to the city centre as well as providing much needed affordable home ownership in Peterborough.”

For further information or to arrange a viewing contact Hayley Roan on: 01733 396415 or email: hayley.roan@crosskeyshomes.co.uk.

You can also view: www.crosskeyshomes.co.uk/priestgate for more information.

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ALL THINGS BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL One of the great new home trends perfect for adding a splash of spring/summer colour throughout your place is the ‘brights’ theme.

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These loud and proud vivid colours aren’t just appearing in clothes on the catwalk but have carried through to all aspects of homeware too from kitchen accessories to gorgeous cushions. Uplifting and inspiring, this season is indeed bright and beautiful so go get some colour in your life!

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BALL GOWN GLAD RAGS AND GOOD TIMES OUT ON THE TOWN...

The Spencer’s Secret Garden Ball was another huge success raising over £13,743 for the Phoenix School for youngsters with disabilities and will fund residential trips for the kids. Music on the night came from Peterborough’s Hayley Sanderson – a regular singer with the Strictly Come Dancing band on TV – and her group the Stylophones. Chris Brudenell captured the action for ESP. Meanwhile Mitch Brewester was out an about again in Edwards, Red Room and Flares capturing the nightlife action on Broadway. As ever the venues were buzzing with an up for it crowd eager to get snapped.

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Katy B was ‘on a mission’ to top the charts and this little red (head) looks like she’ll still be top of the charts with her latest release…

Katy’s been busy doing the promotional rounds performing live on Alan Carr and Sunday Brunch to name but a few and with her latest album Little Red reaching number one on release, there are high hopes for the new single Still which is out on May 4.

Katy’s been caught up in the whirlwind that comes with the release of a new album, new single and a forthcoming string of festivals and gigs.

Asked to mentor on The Voice with Ricky Wilson, Katy B has been steadily gaining greater depth as an artist and her new material’s taking her to a whole new level.

The Peckham pop-star unleashed some mighty vocals on tracks like Crying For No Reason which paved the way for the success of this second album. The critical praise and fan support has overflowed into sold out live dates.

Next offering Still, is an album favourite; a yearning and emotive ballad which sees Katy’s impressive voice sounding better than ever.

Katy will be on the road for the rest of the year now, smashing it at the summer festivals before her biggest UK headline tour to date in October, during which Katy will play London’s Roundhouse.

The album Little Red is the follow up to 2012’s breakout number one debut On A Mission and the critically lauded collaborative Danger EP. Katy’s been known for her clubland tracks but this new album ventures into richer and more complicated emotional terrain,

and is well, just a bit more grown up... in a good way!

"That first album had a certain innocence about it," Katy says in retrospect. "I think this album has a bit more experience. My relationships have got more serious, I’ve moved out of my parents’ house, I’m dealing with issues on my own. My friends are all going through that transition as well — those questions you ask of yourself as an adult.”

statement from a fast-growing artist. “I can listen to it and cry on a good four songs," Katy says.

"But,” she adds with a smile, “I still want something to dance to.” www.katybofficial.com

True to these words, Little Red covers a lot of ground, from the ravepowered extrovert joy of first single What Love Is Made Of and the hungry longing of the Radio 1 A listed house track 5AM to the simmering fever of Tumbling Down.

Katy's knack for telling precise yet universal stories in her lyrics, pinning an emotion with a vivid detail, placing the listener right there in the room with her, is fully on display throughout. Anthemic electronic ballad Crying For No Reason, featuring perhaps her finest vocal performance to date, was inspired by a friend who burst into tears while driving because of pent-up guilt over the way her last relationship ended.

The album also demonstrates the scope of Katy’s musical passions.

Growing up in a house where her mum played ABBA and Hot Chocolate while her dad, himself a singer, preferred Nina Simone and the blues, in the making of this album she found as much inspiration in timeless songwriters and keen observers such as Joni Mitchell and David Bowie as she did in the latest dance producers from her home base on Rinse FM.

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Movie Previews

X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST Cast: Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, James McAvoy & Ellen Page Director: Bryan Singer

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Bryan Singer, the Director of X-Men and X-Men 2 (the best in the series – in my opinion!) has returned to the Marvel universe to give us what he promises will be, “The biggest and best X-Men movie yet.”

The storyline alternates between 1980 and the near-future. It sees Wolverine sent back in time to stop an event that leads to the post-apocalyptic, Sentinel (mutant-hunting robots) infested future the X-Men find themselves in.

The time-travel element allows the much loved characters from the original X-Men trilogy to join forces with their younger selves from X-Men: First Class.

This ultimate hero ensemble could arguably be even more impressive than what we saw in The Avengers.

GODZILLA Cast: Bryan Cranston, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Juliette Binoche & Ken Watanabe Director: Gareth Edwards

I wouldn’t blame you for debating whether or not we really need another Godzilla movie, particularly as the 1998 reboot was just awful. Rest assured though, the 2014 version looks like it could be the best one yet.

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The story sees Toho's iconic giant monster once again threatening our very existence – that’s what he does. But, unlike the other films in the franchise, this is promised to be a very character-driven movie. Likeable characters are extremely important in films like this because the more you like a person, the more you’re concerned for their safety. Therefore, you’re more likely to enjoy the flick.

EDGE OF TOMORROW

A MILLION WAYS TO DIE IN THE WEST

Released: May 30

Released: May 30

The epic action takes place in the near future, where an alien race has attacked the Earth.

Major William Cage is an officer who’s never fought a day in his life. He’s dropped into battle and is killed within minutes. Cage now finds himself inexplicably thrown into a time loop – forcing him to live out the same brutal combat over and over, fighting and dying again... and again.

Fans of Family Guy and Ted will be pleased to hear that Seth MacFarlane has directed, produced and co-written this goofy comedy. MacFarlane plays a cowardly sheep farmer who backs out of a gunfight. When a mysterious and beautiful woman rides into town, she helps him find his courage – which is soon put to the test. Expect offensive but hilarious humour.

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It’s also comforting to see that this instalment is helmed by Gareth Edwards, who gained critical attention with his feature-film debut, Monsters.

TARZAN 3D Released: May 2

INFAMOUS: SECOND SON

A baby boy accompanies his adventurous mother and father on a journey into Africa.

When his parents are killed, the boy’s adopted and raised by Gorillas. The boy, now named Tarzan, soon integrates into the family of primates but longs for human contact. This is a film for the whole family and will no doubt look stunning on the big screen in 3D.

(PS4) Out now The second major A-list exclusive for PS4 is an early game-changer for new-gen consoles – by raising the bar for open world adventures.

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Deviating somewhat from the first two games, main protagonist Delsin Rowe goes on the run from the Dept of Unified Protection – an organisation which is ruthlessly hunting down and caging superhumans – and unleashes powers that gleefully lights up the PS4.

It’s prevented from perfection by a hap-hazard morality system that doesn’t blend seamlessly with the main story, but when your superhero playground is this much fun on a brand new console – the action really does live up to the hype.

SABOTAGE Released: May 7

LEGO: THE HOBBIT

Arnold Schwarzenegger is back! The action star leads an elite DEA task force that takes on the world's most feared drug cartels. After successfully completing a dangerous raid on one particular cartel safe house, they believe their work is done. That is until the team members mysteriously start to be eliminated one-by-one. As the body count rises, everyone is a suspect.

(XONE/PS4/WIIU/360/PS3/3DS/PC) Out now After taking two steps forwards, Bilbo and co. take one step back – as the latest LEGO effort fails to advance the famous brick-based games.

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It seemed like LEGO games had gone as far as they could, then the likes of Batman 2: DC Super Heroes and The Lord of the Rings introduced voice-acting to take it to the next level – but unfortunately The Hobbit underwhelms in comparison.

Despite a disjointed adventure – that adds a new gameplay system – it still has the LEGO visual charm to make this journey from the first two films still worth taking.

BAD NEIGHBOURS Released: May 9

DARK SOULS II (PS3/360) Out now

Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne play a couple with a new-born baby, who end up being forced to live next-door to a fraternity house. As you can imagine, raising a toddler next to a bunch of party animals is not a good mix. Expect filthy but hilarious comedy, much like the Director’s (Nicholas Stoller) other films – such as Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Get Him to the Greek.

Those who feared that the ‘hardest next-gen game TM’ would get easier for its second outing, fear no more . . . it’s still bloody rock hard.

Its unique old-school action RPG style hasn’t changed dramatically – and its multiplayer might not be quite up to scratch – but this 60 hour-plus game offers difficult, but rewarding, combative gameplay in the sprawling world of Drangelic.

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There are frustrating death penalties that will leave you virtually thumping the wall – but working out your enemy is a soul-fulfilling experience.

FRANK

METAL GEAR SOLID: GROUND ZEROES (PS4/XONE/PS3/360) Out now

Released: May 9

This hors d’oeuvre to the main course is a bizarrely noteworthy series prologue.

Frank tells the story of a young wannabe musician, Jon, who discovers he's bitten off more than he can chew after joining a band of eccentric pop musicians led by the mysterious Frank and his petrifying sidekick, Clara. One of Frank's unique qualities is the fact that he wears a giant fake head. Is it just me, or is that giant fake head seriously terrifying?

As a cheaper priced game (generally around 20 quid) this has been derided in some quarters as a DLC-sized rip-off, but this has smart and tactical gameplay to whet your appetite before the full retail Phantom Pain outing.

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BIOSHOCK INFINITE: BURIAL AT SEA – EP 2 DLC (360/PS3/PC) Out now

MALEFICENT

The second instalment of this downloadable return to Rapture via Bioshock Infinite blocks the leaks that were present in Episode One – with a meatier eight hour campaign.

Released: May 29 This is the untold story of Disney's iconic villain from the 1959 classic ‘Sleeping Beauty’. Maleficent has a tranquil life growing up in a peaceful forest kingdom, until an invading army threatens the harmony of the land. Maleficent rises to be the land's fiercest protector, but she ultimately suffers a ruthless betrayal – an act that begins to turn her pure heart to stone.

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BATMAN: ARKHAM ORIGINS BLACKGATE – DELUXE EDITION (360/PS3/WIIU/PC) Out now If you read my review a couple of months back of the PS Vita port of Assassin’s Creed: Liberation – then you’ll know they’re not always a very good idea.

Reviews by Gavin Miller

Postman Pat looks nothing like the cartoon character I grew up watching and loving. When did that happen? Don’t worry, it’s just the style that’s changed, all of your favourite characters (and more) are still in this feature length version of the popular television show.

In it, Pat finds his beliefs challenged after entering a TV talent show competition.

This time round you play as Elizabeth in a carefully crafted final adventure that aims to bring closure to her story which offers great stealth, a satisfying ending… and Big Daddies.

As the worlds of the original Bioshock and Infinite collide – this provides a truly compelling send-off that will leave fans simply enraptured.

POSTMAN PAT: THE MOVIE Released: May 28

As the legendary Snake, this instalment (set a year after the events of Peace Walker) charts a rescue mission that solidly bridges a franchise gap that, despite a weird ending, provides a compelling two hours-plus of stealth entertainment.

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But as a companion piece – set three weeks after the end of the console versions of Origins with The Joker, Penguin and Black Mask running amok in prison – this 2D downloadable side-scrolling, formerly handheld-based outing just about works.

Jagged HD visuals and map confusion aside, this is a worthwhile addition to Dark Knight lore.

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THROWBACK RETURNS FRIDAY 16TH MAY

From 10pm – 4am Influence will feature records spun by the likes of Tiësto, Hardwell, Pryda, Genix & Armin Van Buuren. Their resident DJs – Swap, Bricey & N Bamford (Gatecrasher/Passion/Digital Society/Godskitchen) plan to take you on a journey through the most current dance music of the moment!

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Admission’s £3 before 1am and includes 3 FREE DRINKS! Set to become the city’s craziest mid-week affair, doors open 10pm3am every week - see you on the dancefloor!

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House Proud presents the Free May Bank holiday Sunday Special with mute!

Be there Sunday May 4 from 2pm - 2am in the Sol Garden at the Solstice for this free terrace event.

Start your Bank Holiday weekend with Menage a Trois at Edwards, Flares and Red Room. Join the Menage team on Friday May 2 as they celebrate a year of events at the club, on this special occasion they’ve decided to give back to you. Be one of the first 100 people on the guest list and get yourself a FREE bottle of bubbly to help celebrate their birthday with them! To get on the guest list simply text ‘Menage + your full name’ to 07411 258999 but do it quick as there are limited spaces available!

On this night you’ill also find BBC Radio 1Xtra’s CJ Beatz live in the mix in the Red Room bringing you a mash up of urban anthems. Whilst their resident DJ’s will be mixing up the dance & house in Edwards and there’ll be party, indie and sing-a-long anthems in Flares. Three rooms, one price, one great night.

Check the Facebook page for more info www.facebook.com/menagenights

YOYO – EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT A massive shout out to everybody who joined in with the HUGE Easter Thursday Session!

The YoYo guys are now looking forward to summer and have some great events lined up every Thursday with their usual themes, giveaways and celeb appearances planned for the coming months. Like their Facebook page (facebook.com/yoyoclubnights) to be

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Edwards & Flares sees the return of Throwback, a night of your favourite forgotten about anthems and classics on Friday May 16. Downstairs in Edwards there’ll be a mix of house, R’n’B & garage whilst upstairs Flares plays host to the ultimate Peterborough party destination with the biggest and best cheese, party, indie sing-a-long anthems all night.

Take a trip down memory lane and remind yourself of some of your favourite old school tunes! Check the facebook page for some helpful reminders to get you in the mood www.facebook.com/Throwbackparties.

To get on the guest list TEXT ‘Throwback + your full name’ to 07411 258999.

BANK HOLIDAY SOUNDCLASH Bank holiday Sunday May 4 & Sunday May 25 the Sunday Social returns to Edwards & Red Room where DJ AJ and DJ Nick T will be bringing you a selection of the biggest house, dance and urban anthems to finish off your weekend. Remember no work Monday so be prepared to party through till 5am! There are 50% off drink deals running until 10.30pm.

INFLUENCE IS COMING! Cambridgeshire's answer to true progressive house & trance is finally here!

'Influence' is ready to hit you with a club, production & musical experience like no other and it’s coming to Attica on Broadway on May 16.

‘mute!’ was born from two Bolton lads' desire to play what they wanted in one of the UK's most revered thriving underground scenes. In 2010, they headed to Manchester with a desire only to bring great acts to modest venues, making the people and the atmosphere the focus of their parties.

Three years on with a plethora of world class headliners under its belt, mute! has played host to some of the best in the business, including Nic Fanciulli, Guti, Mathias Kaden, Shonky and many, many more. With a succession of monthly parties in their home of Manchester, two seasons in Ibiza hosting free workers' parties with weekly special guests, a residency at Tribal Sessions at Sankeys and associations with The Warehouse Project and Parklife, it seems there is nothing stopping mute! any time soon…

Resident Russell James will be joined by Keiran Sharples, Daniel Sanders and guests.

KAWW @ SOLGARDEN House Proud presents the free May Bank Holiday Sunday Special at Sol Garden from 2pm -2am Sheffield duo and Secret Soirée residents KAWW (Kris Aldworth & Warren Watson) will be taking centre stage at the second May Bank holiday event Sunday May 25. They’ll be joined on the night by Russell James, Bocuma, Drew Tilney, Sean Johnson and guests. www.facebook.com/houseproudmusicuk www.twitter.com/houseprouduk

Just launched on Tuesdays is a new night in Ghost. Think big room tunes, confetti cannons and lots of messy mid-week antics!

S*P*A*N*K BANK HOLIDAY Big bad S*P*A*N*K is back for another of their huge bank holiday parties on Sunday May 25 with special guest Stylo G performing live! Expect two huge rooms of music with Spank DJ's & host MC! For guestlist entry before 11pm text 'SPANK PBORO + FULL NAMES' to: 07904 646374 or send via BBM to: 2B42DAC1.

KARMA PRESENTS TREVOR NELSON UK DJ royalty Trevor Nelson is heading to the Boro at the KARMA night at Halo on Friday May 30 for the Trevor Nelson Collection Party, alongside resident DJ's T-Rex & Triple H. Expect the best in pure old school R'n'B in Halo and garage, hip hop & sexy R'n'B in Ghost.

To join the guestlist just text 'HALO KARMA' + your full name to 87202. FB/karmaparties.

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LIQUID CLUB NIGHTS Tuesday nights its Peterborough's only LGBT & Student session, TuesGays at New York New York with some exciting nights lined up for May so watch out for top entertainment and theme nights!

Fridays it’s REWIND in MYU Bar & Club every Friday, for old school classics, dance, R&B, chart & party anthems All Night! FREE ENTRY before 12.00.

Saturdays all drinks 90p all night in Liquid on Saturdays plus all the best big club anthems topped with epic entertainment!

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TOUR SERIES RETURNS TO CITY CENTRE Round three of the unique, team-based cycling series will again take place in the heart of the city centre, using the same clockwise circuit that was popular with spectators in previous years.

Britain’s leading male cyclists will be in action and the women’s Matrix Fitness Grand Prix Series will also be showcased to celebrate the return of elite cycling to the city.

Annette Joyce, Head of Commercial Operations at Peterborough City Council, told ESP: “I am delighted that once again Peterborough will be playing host to world class cycling. The Pearl Izumi Tour Series takes place in the heart of our beautiful city centre, generating a buzz of excitement and bringing a wealth of economic benefits with it.

“The series is a fantastic opportunity to raise interest in cycling and the benefits of keeping fit and healthy to improve our wellbeing. We are grateful to the Travelchoice team for

providing the money to host both the men’s and women’s races and for the opportunity for local organisations to use the course for their own competitions before the main event.

“The event always creates an amazing atmosphere and it is fantastic how the city is showcased by ITV4 who film the event for it to be transmitted to a national audience the very next day.”

The men’s race will include Eye-based rider Steve Lampier of the Velosure Giordana team, who is a former winner of the Sprints Jersey in the Series.

Disability charity Inspire Peterborough will be organising a wheelchair relay race as a prelude to the main men’s and women’s Tour Series races and the course will also host a trikes and karts workplace challenge.

Highlights of the Peterborough event will be shown on ITV4 on the evening of Wednesday May 21.

TWO WHEEL SAFETY WITH A ‘TWIST’...

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Road Safety Partnership has launched the second phase of its TWIST (That’s Why I Should Think) campaign to tackle the number of accidents involving motorcycles.

As a motorcyclist it’s upsetting to hear that we are 30 times more likely to die on the road than a car driver and TWIST is highlighting the potential dangers we face on the road with a series of short animated films and a database creation of regional training courses where we can improve our skills.

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The Pearl Izumi Tour Series is making a welcome return to Peterborough on Tuesday May 20 and ESP will be there to capture all the action.

Clair George, from the CPRSP, said: “We want to make the roads as safe as possible for motorcyclists. In Cambridgeshire and Peterborough motorcyclists make up less than one per cent of traffic but are involved in 12 per cent of all accidents. This campaign will help motorcyclists to anticipate potential danger on our roads and it will polish up their general riding skills.”

The main element of the TWIST campaign, first launched in May 2013, was an animated video which has attracted almost 27,000 views on YouTube. The light-hearted film shows

KYLE’S SUPER SPORT DREAM COME TRUE This month’s Pride and Joy featured car is a very lovely Fiesta Super Sport replica proudly owned by Kyle Ayres.

Kyle had always wanted to own a Super Sport but settled for creating a replica version to avoid shelling out lots of money to buy and insure an original after passing his test at 17.

He told me: “I bought the car a month before my 17th birthday so I could get it on the road in time for passing my test. I always wanted a Super Sport but they were rare and expensive and only 21 of them were registered on the road when I was looking in 2011.

some of the daft and dangerous things that can get bikers into trouble – and encourages them to enhance their skills to make them better and safer riders.

“So I decided to build a Super Sport replica. The car’s been completely restored and has Super Sport wheel arches, spoilers, wheels and stripes. All the mechanical parts have either been changed or restored and underneath it’s running on XR2 shock absorbers and springs.

The second phase, TWIST2, comprises four shorter films which this time focus on the mistakes that drivers make which can have serious implications for riders. The films challenge riders to learn to anticipate mistakes made by others.

“The interior’s been re-trimmed with the correct Super Sport material. It was my every day car for nearly three years and has never let me down. Nowadays I only use it in good weather and have a mk6 Fiesta as my daily driver.”

The database of courses and all the films can be seen on the campaign website www.twistandride.net

Keep your Pride and Joy stories and photos coming in to office@espmag.co.uk Remember, it can be a car or motorcycle you used to own or currently own – as long as it’s your pride and joy for whatever reason!

EGGSTATIC CHILDREN GET CHOCOLATE TREATS The 17th annual Easter egg run organised by Peterborough Lambretta and Vespa Scooter Club was another eggcellent success and I was proud to have been a part of it.

More than 200 scooters set off in convoy from The Cherry Tree in Woodston to The Manor childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home where we dropped off dozens of Easter eggs for the children to enjoy.

Next stop was Thorpe Hall Hospice where the Sue Ryder team took delivery of the rest of the eggs that were donated by riders whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been part of the convoy.

This event is always well organised and scooterists come from all over East Anglia to be part of it. Well done to the club and thanks for being so accommodating as usual.

Photos: Mike Harris

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

Breaking beauty news… Latex Effect polish from Nails Inc has just arrived and it’s set to be hot this summer.

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These four new super smooth polishes bring a band new texture to your nails – latex! It applies glossy but dries into an almost waxy finish that looks and feels just like latex. With pastel (Petal Pink) dusky (Nude) and bright shades (Aqua & Hot Pink) to choose from there’s one for every occasion this season.

For the best effect apply two coats of the Latex Effect polish over Kensington Caviar base coat and allow to dry well between coats. There’s no need for a top coat as this will only take away from the show stopping Latex effect!

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A close shAve… in Peterborough Peterborough barber, Liza Schwartz of Spencer’s Hair Salon on Lincoln Road, has won the title of East Anglia’s Best Wet Shaving Barber in the search for Britain’s Best. She fought off razor sharp competition from 14 other talented barbers to take the regional title at the Sheffield event.

Liza is now preparing for the final round in the hunt to find Britain’s Best Wet Shaving Barber which is an event organised by the British Barbers’ Association and premium male grooming brand The Bluebeards Revenge. The final’s being held on Sunday May 25 and is set to feature a special ‘speed shaving’ tournament inside a boxing ring!

Photos: Chris Brudenell

A total of eight barbers, including Liza, will battle it out, with the winner landing themselves the prestigious title of Britain’s Best Wet Shaving Barber as well as a starring role in a shaving commercial for The Bluebeards Revenge, and £3k of grooming products from the luxury male grooming brand.

Liza is not only in the final but is the only female barber competing – Wowzers! As you can imagine she’s pretty excited; “It was fantastic to get as far as the regional final in the first place, so I’m absolutely thrilled to have won it. I know there have been lots of really talented barbers in the running so far, so to reach the final is a privilege, and I really hope I can go on to take the title.”

Peterborough’s already well and truly reached ‘peak beard’ with Liza doing us proud and I wish her the best of bearded luck for the finals. Fingers crossed that Liza takes home the crown as Queen of the Wet Shaves.

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men, rock your fAce with rockfAce Talking of beards and shaving, Rockface for men is a great new range of skincare and shaving products for those of you who want to look and smell great but with little effort, leaving you more time to play and work hard or simply stay in bed longer!

With shave, shower and skincare formulations to choose from, all of them are performance driven and deliver exceptional results and with a citrusy, woody fragrance so you’re sure to smell your manly best.

I kindly asked my other half to try some of Rockface’s new shaving products in particular their shave butter. Normally when it comes to shaving he’s not keen, in fact he completely avoids it! If he does shave, he uses a cut throat razor but no matter what product he uses he’s always left with a sore face and neck which puts him off.

So imagine his delight when he tried Rock Face shaving butter which is designed to hydrate the skin before and after shaving. It sounded perfect but did it deliver?

The answer is YES. Edward massaged the shave butter into his skin (wet) then shaved as normal. Once he’d finished he rinsed his face and already he noticed that his skin was calmer and softer than normal – no stinging rash or redness as of yet.

He then used the butter again in place of his usual after shave balm letting it soak in naturally.

Still no sign of soreness. He was very impressed and has been using it regularly since. Result!

Priced at only £4.99 for 75ml it's around the same sort of price as other men's shaving balms, but actually works. It also goes a long way as Edward only needed a small amount to cover the entire shave area.

He described it as, “The Everest of men’s skin care” …so men climb your shaving peak with Rockface and conquer dry, irritated skin forever.

The Rockface range is available from Sainsbury’s, Superdrug and Waitrose, and online at www.rockface4men.com

Choose Well this May Bank holiday... …and remember to call 111, is the message local GP’s are trying to get across to us if things don’t go to plan.

Peterborough GP and clinical lead for urgent care Dr Harshad Mistry advises that – “Bank holidays are enjoyable times for us all but it’s key patients ‘Choose Well’ when they are ill or injured to ensure treatment can be given quicker to those in need of urgent care, and to help ease the pressure on the region's emergency services.

"NHS 111 is a fast and easy way to get the right help – whatever your need, wherever you are and whatever the time.”

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Think anTi-aging comes in a jar?

Time To reThink your life...

Today millions are spent on holding back the processes of aging using everything we can get our hands on, or what we can afford, whether that’s surgery or buying the latest pot of ‘hope in a jar’. that’s getting around from day to day but not one living in harmony. Symptoms such as these are causing disharmony in the body and can be experienced in a younger body as well as an older one. In other words you’re as old as the condition of your cells!

The biggest challenge of aging in the modern world is being ready to change our minds about it, or shifting our current thinking and perceptions about aging.

We are all woven into this tapestry of life; we are nature itself and are part of the whole. Everything in nature declines slowly and gracefully, unless of course it’s choked full of chemicals and destroyed through man’s manipulation. As we are of this earth we too mirror nature and so when we’re choked full of toxic wastes and by-products from physical, mental and emotional debris we slowly block off our natural flow. We stem our ability to absorb nutrients whilst holding onto waste and more, but ultimately we destroy our cells.

The word ‘anti-aging’ creates a battle between it and us; it becomes a beast that we have to slay no matter what. Even younger people are having things nipped, tucked, sucked out, implanted or filled back in at an age where they should be living in a body which looks and feels every bit flexible, fluid, juicy and vibrant. The perfect body image is constantly shoved under our noses in the media but in reality it does not exist; even if it did it’s only in the eye of the beholder, or what your own definition of it is.

You might think it’s only the outer appearance that counts and basically stuff the inside as no one can see it, right? Well I can name a few visible signs…

• Digestive issues, constipation, bloating, heaviness, indigestion • Zero energy – unless you are drip fed caffeine, sugars and refined grains

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• Dry, dull looking skin • Dark circles and/or bags under the eyes • Skin losing elasticity early on in your years • Excess wrinkles • Joint pains and calcification (stiffness) • No creativity left inside • Rigid thinking – not flexible, not willing to grow • Lack of youthful optimism… and much more.

These are signs that the body is buckling under pressure, this pressure is waste, gas, inflammation acidity, bacteria/yeast overgrowth and literally rubbish just sticking inside. This is not a body that’s full of vibrancy or life, far from it; it’s a body

When we cut ourselves off from this natural flow we push against life, we choke off the substance that can flow through and help us to thrive…

• We shallow breathe instead of taking moments of deep belly breaths which oxygenate, calm and rebalance us.

• We overeat unnatural foods which are heavily processed, exceed levels of grains, dairy and red meat. Or we may survive the day on stimulants.

• We’re strapped to technology all day and lose ourselves in cyberspace.

• We’re bombarded with information from TV, internet, magazines, so much so we do not switch off and spend enough quiet time – when was the last time you switched it all off and connected with nature and all its stimulation?

• We cover and clog our skin with chemicals from our everyday lotions and potions.

• We are in unnatural light most of the day, sealed up in homes with central heating and air conditioning in the offices. We use man-made chemicals to fill our homes with a smell of nature – why not just open the windows and put some fresh flowers/plants around?

• We consume numerous supplements to fight the aging process – many of which are useless.

• We take medication for symptoms our body uses to tell us something is wrong (this is not to say drugs are not necessary for some), but many people are very reliant on over the counter drugs for digestive issues, headaches etc without looking at the root cause.

• We don’t bend, stretch or move our body naturally, or we may be an exercise junky, over burdening our body with excessive demands then pour in dense proteins/fats to try to balance it all out.

• We block our natural daily circadian rhythm with stress, lack of sleep, staying up too late, not resting when we need and much more. All of this speeds up the aging process.

All of this opposes nature, it cuts us off, so by doing the reverse we can start to build a new vision for how we want to look and feel, now and in the years to come.

It’s your body, your life and you get to choose how to look after it.

Karen If you would like to join Karen in her cleansing, and education programmes please get in touch. www.karendevine.co.uk Karen is a Registered Nutritionist, and a member of BANT, life coach.

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Reduce/remove dense processed foods that clog you system and opt for more natural and seasonal foods that have not long been picked. Why not try out food markets from local growers?

Reduce the amount of toxic chemicals you are putting on your skin. You’ll get a lot softer skin by using a dry skin brush and putting a small amount of coconut or other natural oil on your skin. Remember it’s a living, breathing organ that absorbs what you put onto it.

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For footie fans there’s nothing like a trip to Wembley and a win seals the deal! ESP’s Chris Brudenell joined Peterborough United fans on a day to remember as Posh returned to the hallowed turf once again and came away victorious…

The atmosphere on the day was buzzing from the outset and Posh’s 3-1 win against Chesterfield in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy was just what everyone needed.

Darren Fergusson said afterwards – “It’s great to play at Wembley. But only if you win. We are all delighted with the success. It was one of our main targets for the season and to have achieved it is a great feeling for all of us.

“It’s a fantastic day for the club. I’m pleased for the fans as their backing was again awesome today and I’m delighted for the chairman who is a good man – something I would still have said even if we’d lost.”

Darragh added – “It was a great day and brilliant to have a trophy in the cabinet, but we need to use that success to galvanise the rest of the campaign. We want it to be the first of two trips to Wembley and take the momentum from that victory into the play-offs.”

Posh are hoping the fans will give them the same support in their bid to make a second trip to Wembley… fingers crossed!

Meanwhile Peterborough United have secured their spot in the Sky Bet League One play-offs and will play the first leg at London Road on Saturday May 10 (12.15pm) with the opposition yet to be confirmed (at the time of writing).

Tickets are on sale for the tie at www.theposhtickets.com, via the Ticketmaster Hotline 0844 847 1934 and in person at the London Road Box Office.

You can find out further information about the game at www.theposh.com.

SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP The football club are currently looking to join forces with local primary and secondary schools across the region ahead of the new season.

Photos: Chris Brudenell

The partnership will see every single child and teacher in the school which signs up, be invited to four home matches during the 2014/15 campaign absolutely free of charge. School’s which sign up will also receive a signed shirt by the squad as well as being offered the opportunity to sell match day tickets whilst retaining 10% of all monies taken helping raise much needed funds for our local schools.

Contact Neil Gilby for more details on neil@theposh.com

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Travelling by bike, foot or public transport has more benefits than you might think…

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id you know that moderate pedal-pushing burns up to 500 calories per hour, more than swimming? Or that on average if you cycle to work rather than driving you’ll save £400 a year in petrol costs alone?

There’s no denying the health, well-being and money-saving benefits of switching to cycling, walking or public transport rather than reaching for the car keys for every journey. And this summer there are more reasons than ever to think about travelling sustainably in Peterborough with loads of events coming up and a dedicated project to help you find out about your travel options.

The team from Sustrans are already working with Peterborough schools through their Bike It Plus programme to help staff and students travel safely using bike, foot or bus. From late May the friendly Sustrans team will also be working in the Ortons to give free information and advice to over 2,000 households to help people take advantage of the benefits of ditching the car more often for everyday journeys.

We’ve spoken to a couple of Peterborians who are already feeling the benefits of active, sustainable, travel.

A faster commute Ann Casey lives in Orton Longueville and commutes to Peterborough train station every week day. Her journey is 2.5 miles and takes just 10-11 minutes.

“I opted for a Trek hybrid bike because it’s light but not too flimsy and I’ve added puncture proof tyres,” explains Ann. “I started cycling every day two years ago because I was fed up with the costs of the car park at the station and thought it

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Cycling for health

Peterborough Green Festival 2014 – this year with a sustainable travel theme – Saturday May 24 to Sunday June 1. www.pect.org.uk

Dr Bike – get a free MOT for your bike at Ferry Meadows on Saturday May 24. Find out more: 01733 319981.

Tour Series – this professional cycle race returns to Peterborough City Centre on Tuesday May 20. www.tourseries.co.uk

Travelchoice Week – a week of events and activities from Peterborough City Council’s Travelchoice in August 2014. www.travelchoice.org.uk

wouldn’t take that much longer to cycle. I also wanted to get fit as I sit at a desk all day at work.”

When she started cycling, Ann invested in good waterproofs, a helmet and high-vis jacket along with bike lights, pannier bags, and a secure lock.

This initial investment has paid off, “I’ve saved money on the car park and petrol. I’m much fitter and have lost weight and I arrive at work much more alert. I managed to do the British Heart Foundation 50 mile charity bike ride last summer, which I would never have tried before.”

Eric Winstone

Eric Winstone, Principal of Peterborough’s Ormiston Bushfield Academy cycles in his spare time to keep fit and takes part in events like the ‘Ride London 100’ cycle event which has over 20,000 participants.

“Peterborough is a city taking the lead in the current cycling boom. Planners had the foresight to lay miles of cycle ways perfect for those short local journeys and these have continued to expand as the city develops. The Green Wheel and Ferry Meadows are fantastic facilities for all types of cyclists.”

Eric cycles as often as possible and has been working with Sustrans to get more Ormiston Bushfield students travelling sustainably. “There are clearly many benefits of cycling and walking like helping you get fit, overcoming stress, and making the most of the great outdoors. It’s a good thing to do with friends or family and to explore new places, plus there are no gym fees.”

Known as the Personalised Travel Planning project and delivered by Sustrans in partnership with Peterborough City Council’s Travelchoice, the work is funded through the Department for Transport’s Local Sustainable Transport Fund.

To find out more about the project call Eric on 01733 319981 or email eric.schneider@sustrans.org.uk

Did you know?

Cycling from Ortongate in Peterborough to the city centre takes just 20 minutes, with a number of off-road routes to choose from.

Getting from Ortongate to Hampton takes under 15 minutes.

Cycling from Werrington to the city centre takes 25 minutes avoiding roads.

Cycling from Orton Longueville to Peterborough train station takes 10 minutes.

WOMEN’S TOUR KICKS OFF IN OUNDLE! There are some great cycling events coming up in and around Peterborough whether you just like a gentle ride or are a more serious cyclist, so it’s time to embrace two wheels folks!

The Women's Tour, Britain’s biggest international women’s road cycling race kicks off in Oundle on Wednesday May 7. That will be followed later in the month by the Pearl Izumi Tour Series, Britain’s leading cycle race series which returns to Peterborough city centre on Tuesday May 20. Read all about it on page 34 in our Wheels section.

Oundle will be hosting four days of activities in the build-up to the opening stage of the Friends Life Women's Tour celebrating hosting Stage One of Britain's biggest ever women's race.

On Sunday May 4 there’s a Wellness Day with various stalls and information.

Bank Holiday Monday will see a Activity Day taking place at sports clubs, the recreation ground and throughout the town, and on Tuesday May 6 there’ll be a variety of activities building up to Oundle's Tour Party, with sprint races and live music, plus food stalls and entertainment in the town centre.

The Women’s Tour riders will set off from Oundle Market Place at 11am and over 100 international cyclists will take part in the race which will be featured daily on ITV 4. It’ll bring world-class

women’s cycling to the UK in the country’s first ever international stagerace, welcoming the world’s top riders to compete against Britain’s Olympic heroines.

For more details see www.oundle.info/womens-tour Other cycle events to look out for include the Circuit of the Fens which takes place in Whittlesey on Sunday July 27 and Ride For Ryder, a charity bike ride in aid of the Thorpe Hall hospice appeal on Sunday June 29 which includes routes of 25, 55 and 85 miles.

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Sustrans is helping people in Peterborough travel by bike, foot or bus.

From May we’ll be in the Ortons delivering all the maps and info you need to make the most of your travel options.

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Find out more by calling Eric on 07824 486 172 or email: eric.schneider@sustrans.org.uk Or call in to our local travel hub: 26 Herlington Centre, 10am-4pm weekdays.

TIME TO CYCLE-WRIGHT In the past two and half years a small family run business has gone from strength to strength. After opening its first retail outlet at Waterside Garden Centre in Baston in 2011, the team went on to open a second shop in Stamford in November 2013.

CycleWright.co prides itself on good customer service; no job is too big or too small. They stock very reputable brands such as CUBE, Giant, Dawes, GT, Raleigh, WTP, Mongoose and many more.

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WHO IS PETERBOROUGH’S PRETTIEST PET?

YOU DECIDE! As part of National Pet Month, Brotherhood Shopping Park and ESP Magazine asked readers to nominate their pets to be named Peterborough’s prettiest. Zoological zeal, we said, would not go unrewarded – the most magnificent mammal, ravishing reptile, amazing avian or alluring aquatic would win his or her owner a pet prize package worth £500, courtesy of Elegantlee Captured Photo Studio in Peterborough!

All proud pet-owners had to do was post or email us pictures of their overly passable pooches, fetching felines – or, indeed, any other mesmerising menagerie member – and allow them to be put to the vote.

After a tough short-listing process of the many entrants, here are our top 10 prettiest pets in Peterborough…

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Austin

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Molly

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Owner: Elaine Goodale

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Barney

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Pip

Owner: Alison Pieczonka-Brown

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Owner: Michelle Barrick

Now it’s up to you! Tell us who you think is worthy of winning the title of Peterborough’s Prettiest Pet, cast your vote by emailing the number of your preferred winner to promotions@brotherhoodshopping.co.uk

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Ruby Owner: Linda Evison

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Lily Owner: Anita Hill

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MYTH BUSTING ON FOSTERING… Whether you’ve never considered becoming a foster carer before, or if you have but thought you couldn’t do it for one reason or another, maybe it’s time to think again.

Fostering is a great opportunity to change a life – including your own! So, let’s bust some of those myths that make you think it’s not for you…

There is no upper age limit to foster Foster carers need to be at least 21 years old and have the time and space to provide care and support for a child.

Single? No problem Children have been adopted into stable, loving homes by single parents and couples, whatever their gender or sexual orientation, for many years Ethnicity is not a barrier There are children from many different backgrounds living in foster care and a need for carers from different ethnic backgrounds to provide the best possible matches.

It’s quicker than you think…

In fact, you can now become approved as a foster carer within six months and have a child placed with you immediately after that.

Disabilities or not, you can still foster Health problems and disabilities are not barriers to fostering, provided you can care for the child you foster.

Pets are allowed!

Provided your pet does not pose a threat to the child’s health or safety, then it can be an excellent addition to the family.

Renting, or worried about space issues?

To become a foster carer, you don’t need to be a home-owner, as long as you have a stable tenancy, consent from your landlord and a spare bedroom for the child to sleep in.

British resident?

You don’t need to be British to foster a child, but you must have indefinite leave to remain in the UK.

It’s Foster Care Fortnight from May 12 – 25 so it’s a great time to find out more and give it some thought. You can speak to the Peterborough Fostering team at Queensgate Shopping Centre during the first week and Serpentine Green Shopping Centre during the second week of the campaign.

Take a look at www.peterboroughfostering.co.uk for more details.

COMEDY GIGS KEY COMEDY NIGHTS

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Rob Deering – the UK’s foremost guitar-wielding, loop-layering standup comedian is heading to the Key Theatre.

If you've experienced Rob Deering before, you'll know how exciting and hilarious he is - if you haven't, well, he's not so much a one man band as a one man comedy Woodstock...

Support comes from Brett Goldstein (From Channel 4s Derek) and Joe Bor ('Joe Bor is a must see’ – Alan Carr).

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This is the last Comedy Club until September, and it’s a corker!

Headliner Larry Dean is the newly crowned Scottish Comedian of the Year for 2013, and delivers hilarious anecdotes with a natural confidence and charm.

Also on the bill this month, Jason Patterson with his unique tales of urban misadventure, and quickfire gag-master John Newton. Compering duties fall to funnyman Tony Hendricks.

Book early, as capacity is limited. Tickets £13 in advance on 01733 265705.

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The Funhouse team are back at the South Holland Centre in Spalding with another great line-up.

Ivan Brackenbury the inept hospital DJ who plays the most inappropriate songs is loved by critics and has proved a huge success at the Edinburgh fringe.

Gerry K is in demand as a headliner across the country and has some great observational laughs up his sleeve. Support comes from Craig Murray and compere Scott Bennett.

Tickets are £10 in advance from www.funhousecomedy.co.uk

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The Bourne comedy nights have now moved location to the Red Hall on South Street but you can still expect the same quality line up of stand up acts from the national circuit.

This month’s acts are the wonderful Ivan Brackenbury, the hospital radio DJ, who receives rave reviews for his roadshow of poor song choices and bungled cues!

Comedian, actor and presenter Gerry K started doing stand up as a dare and hasn’t looked back. Support comes from Alan Aardvaark and compere Ben Murray.

Tickets are £10 in advance from www.funhousecomedy.co.uk

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Complete with an impressive laser light show, this is a mustsee for all Pink Floyd fans, and they’re in Stamford on Saturday May 24.

THE BIBLE’S BOO HEWERDINE PLAYS NORTH STREET BAR Another good gig at North Street Bar takes place on Thursday May 29. Boo Hewerdine will be performing live there in the Courtyard Room as part of his ‘My Name in the Brackets’ National Tour. His support on the night is by local singer/songwriter John Quinn – another talented singer/songwriter who was recently seen auditioning on The Voice, and is frontman of The Fleeting Minds.

Boo was a founder member of cult band The Bible, and has received outstanding acclaim as a songwriter and performer. Over 400 of his songs have been recorded by artists including Eddi Reader, K.D.Lang, Natalie Imbruglia, The Corrs, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Mel C. He has been nominated for an Ivor Novello music award, and Nick Hornby gives over an entire chapter to him in his book ‘31 Songs’ describing him as ‘intimidatingly good’.

He started his working career in the warehouse at Andy’s Records which had one of its first stores in Peterborough. A unique shop in many ways, and Boo reckons he learnt so much about the trade by being exposed to such a wide range of music.

You can buy tickets from North Street Bar or call 01733 343785.

STAMFORD ROCKS WITH FLOYD, HENDRIX AND CREAM I was only talking to a friend the other day about a unique music festival that took place in 1967 at Spalding Bulb Auction Halls. It featured The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Cream, Pink Floyd, The Move, Geno Washington, Zoot Money and Sounds Force Five – ALL on the same bill on the same day! It must still be a lasting memory for those who got there. Many thousands didn’t!

By coincidence, the next day, I was sent the bookings schedule for May by The Stamford Corn Exchange, and in May there are tribute acts to

Jimi Hendrix, Cream and Pink Floyd.

Not the originals of course but some very talented musicians would be needed to come anywhere near the originals.

For instance, I have seen Think Floyd a few times myself and they are very impressive.

Now in their 20th year, the brand new Think Floyd production for 2014 features the whole range of classic Pink Floyd from early Syd Barrett, through Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here to The Division Bell.

Before that, you have the opportunity to visit Voodoo Room at The Corn Exchange on Friday May 16. Presumably named after famous Hendrix/Cream songs, Voodoo Chile and White Room, the band perform the best of Hendrix and Cream material, with the energy and virtuosity that is at the heart of this incredible music. They deliver a full on show that brilliantly combines these two massive influences on the world of classic blues/rock.

Voodoo Room are a trio which fits nicely as so were Cream and The Hendrix Experience.

The band formed in 2012 and already the word on the street is that they’re a must see! If you Google Voodoo Room there are some excellent samples of their live performances.

Worth seeing.

Tickets for either show are available from The Stamford Corn Exchange box office on 01780 766455.

GREG FIDLER RELEASES FIRST SINGLE

A local artist who studied at Ken Stimpson School, before graduating from the Academy of Contemporary Music, Greg Fidler, has just released his first single on ITunes and Amazon

This talented singer-songwriter writes, produces and performs his own material and is planning to do some local appearances this year so how would he describe the new song ‘1000 Moments’ and its inspiration?

Greg told us – “I'd say the style is singersongwriter rock with a pop influence. The inspiration for me comes from heartbreak and hard times. I believe that the meaning of a song belongs to the listener, so I don't go into what my songs are about.”

Greg’s been working hard on the scene for 10 years so what are his aspirations musically?

“The industry is based so much on luck,” explains Greg “so any aspirations feel out of my control. I just focus on writing and releasing what I want

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to, and that should give me the best chance of longevity in future if I sign a major deal.”

Greg’s excited about the new release and told us – “It is a song that comes from true expression, so I am excited for people to listen to something that hasn't been contrived and for it to mean something to them.”

Despite still being based in Peterborough Greg isn’t necessarily seen on the local circuit frequently but hopefully we’ll get to see him play soon.

“I mainly live here because I have a studio, but most of my social life is in London. For my next London show I will probably do a few local acoustic sets to warm up, maybe at open mic nights. We'll see!”

In the meantime, if you want to hear Greg Fidler with ‘1000 Moments’, just Google it and you can listen and learn more facts about the singer/songwriter.

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Congratulations to students and teachers from Bourne Academy and Bourne Grammar School for raising £600 for the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance. The funds raised are particularly impressive because it was all raised in one night in April at The Bourne Corn Exchange.

It featured some of the top local youth talent with Albion headlining the bill, with support from The Straights, Sons of Kal-EL, Dumb and Leona Bilby.

The line-up for the ‘Big Gig’ evening was put together by Ted Fisk, Head of Performing Arts at Bourne Academy and founder of Cutting Hedge Promotions, which is a non-profit making music promotion company that offers the students the opportunity to gain hands on experience with live music events: “The school are very supportive of these events as it provides the students with real experiences to develop their musicianship and technical know-how in a highly pressured situation, which is of course part and parcel of the industry.”

A capacity crowd created a great atmosphere throughout the night and gave a huge response to the performances and manager of the Corn Exchange Ian Bland was impressed with the whole evening telling ESP – “This was a very well run event indeed and the behaviour of the students was excellent. It had a fantastic family atmosphere.”

FEELIN’ GOOD @ THE KEY

The Key Theatre plays host to the legendry Dr Feelgood on Saturday May 31. Formed on Canvey Island in Essex in the early 1970s Dr Feelgood remains one of the most popular and exciting live rhythm and blues acts in the world, and in their original line up featured the dynamic Wilko Johnson.

The current line up, continue the impressive tradition and atmosphere of a live Dr Feelgood gig, and features the rhythm section, Kevin Morris on drums and Phil Mitchell on bass, both 29 years in the band and Steve Walwyn on guitar who’s been with the band for 23 years.

The raw and uncompromising style of their performance resulted in the album Stupidity that immediately went to the number one position in the UK charts.

Vocalist Robert Kane (formerly of The Animals) is the most recent addition – joining in 1999 after the tragic death of Lee Brilleaux.

Dr. Feelgood have also enjoyed global success with a string of hit singles including Roxette, Back in the Night, Milk and Alcohol, Down at the Doctors, She Does it Right, Going Back Home and See You Later Alligator – which gave the group their first gold record.

The band continues to tour extensively throughout the world with their own unique style.

Book your Doctor’s appointment at the Key theatre box office 01733 207239.

Congratulations to David Pleasance and Gordon Leed of Musos4U who have collaborated to release a CD album of (mainly) acoustic talent from this area. And it is aimed at providing important funds for the Peterborough based children’s charity Little Miracles, which has their headquarters based here and which was featured on the Nick Knowles DIY SOS TV program.

Little Miracles is a parent led support group and charity for families with children that have additional needs, disabilities and life limiting conditions. They run daily sessions giving social and play opportunities for the whole family.

The album’s entitled ‘Hearts in Harmony’ and features tracks from a whole host of bands and well known solo artists from the local area like Opaque, Lesley Curtis, Flashback Photograph, Lexie Green, Latino Sound and Thornton Holmes.

All of these artists and a dozen more have each donated a song on the album, and will be attending the official launch with most, if not all, performing live on the night. The launch is being held at The North Street Bar on Thursday May 22, and as there are so many artists expected to perform, the organisers have taken over the whole place, two floors, with a stage on each floor, and will have rotating acts. Furthermore the ground floor of North Street Bar is wheelchair friendly, and there’s a small courtyard, which will be utilised for all the Little Miracles families who attend the launch.

If like David and Gordon, you’re a fan of local music, it sounds like a brilliant opportunity to see so many acts assembled and performing in one place on the same night. And to remember the night, get a copy of the album ‘Hearts in Harmony’. Remember this will benefit a really great local charity so everyone’s a winner!

THE SUPERCALAS RELEASE ALBUM

I recently received a copy of the latest album release by the Stamford based band, The Supercalas.

They’re a four piece, consisting of singer/songwriter Nick Lander, guitarist Richard Gombault, with Conrad Stubbs on bass and Craig Sclare on drums.

I enjoyed their previous album so sat down to give this new one a listen. It’s called ‘Sci-Fi’ and it is, in my opinion, very impressive. There is a lot of contrast in the different tracks which makes it a really good listen. I particularly liked the hard driving ‘Covenant’,the more melodic ‘All Time Low’, and the moody ‘Space Junk’. It seems that Planet Rocks’ Phil Alexander shares my feelings as he’s used the album’s title track as an anchor bed on the radio show ‘Mojo Rocks’. There’s a great promo video of ‘Sci-Fi’ on YouTube or you can download it on www.thesupercalas.com www.espmag.co.uk

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MONTEREY GHOST The Three Tuns, Huntingdon OPEN MIC WITH JAMES The Crown, Lincoln Road SHADES OF GREEN FROM THE STICKS The Coalheavers Arms, + MOJO SLIDE Park Street + OPEN MIC The Solstice, Northminster THE 707 OPEN ACOUSTIC WITH Ebeneezers, Woodston AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' THE COLLABORATORS Mama Liz's, Stamford (JOHN & LIN) The Golden Pheasant, SHADES OF GREEN Etton The Coalheavers Arms, Park Street THE GANGSTERS The Stage, Market Deeping C J HATT ACOUSTIC THE LIMIT North Street Bar, The Straw Bear, North Street Whittlesey CAPTAIN OBVIOUS THE MISTREATED The Royal Oak, St Ives The Cock Inn, Werrington CHILDREN OF THE TUNNEL THE REVOLUTION The Swiss Cottage, The Dragon, Werrington Woodston FRANKLY MY DEAR THE WOTTINGERS The Cock Inn, Werrington Rugby Club, Fengate GEORGE MCCRANOR WHITE CLOUDS Charters, Town Bridge & GUNFIRE + EVERYBODY LOOKS LAVANDULA BANDS FAMOUS The Brewery Tap, The Met Lounge, Westgate Bridge Street NEW GENERATION CRASH AND BURN O'Neill's, Broadway CAPTAIN OBVIOUS + OPEN ACOUSTIC INFLUENCE + CODE WITH RICHARD RED + CIRCA 73 Millstone Inn, Barnack The Stage, Market Deeping REVOLVER The Swiss Cottage, GOOD KNIVES + BACK Woodston UP PLAN + DUCKING PUNCHES + A GREAT SUBWAY 77 NOTION + OLD The Cherry Tree, SCHOOL REASONS Oundle Road The Met Lounge, THE MIDNIGHT BIRDS Bridge Street + CURTIS DOYLE OAKHAM MIC NIGHT The Met Lounge, The Brewery Tap, Bridge Street Westgate TOM & PETE QUINNY AND THE DUKE ACOUSTIC The Swiss Cottage, The Fayre Spot, Bretton Woodston TWENTY4 ROCKET '57 The Peartree, Stamford Ex-servicemens Club, ZEB ROOTZ Thorney The Crown, Lincoln Road THE LAZOONS Parkside Club, Long Sutton

FRI MAY 2

SUN MAY 4

MON MAY 5

TUE MAY 6

SUN MAY 11

FLASHBACK PHOTOGRAPH + ROCKET DOGS HAND DRAWN BY + OPEN MIC CRAYONS + LEXIE The Solstice, Northminster GREEN + AKUA TU Key Theatre Glasshouse, Embankment BON & JUSTIN SPIERS & BODEN ACOUSTIC The Key Theatre, North Street Bar, Embankment North Street TWENTY4 DR A'S RHYTHM The Crown Inn, & GROOVES Uppingham The Cock Inn, Werrington FASTER MUTTLEY The Emperor, Cambridge SHADES OF GREEN The Golden Pheasant, HOOKER Etton Parkway Club, Maskew Avenue INITMATELY EVA WITH LESLEY CURTIS Long Sutton Market House, Long Sutton LET THERE B/DC The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road LIVE BAND The Dragon, Werrington REVOLVER The Axe & Cleaver, Boston THE GANGSTERS SolGarden, Northminster THE OVERDUBS The Crown, Lincoln Road TIGER CLUB The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

FRI MAY 9

MON MAY 12

Courtyard Function Room now open SUBWAY '77 The Golden Fleece, Stamford THE PULSE The Ploughman, Werrington THUNDERHEAD The Peartree, Stamford UNDER_COVERED The Dragon, Werrington

SAT MAY 17 CHUCK NORRIS EXPERIENCE The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road CIRCA 73 The Blue Boar, Eye CLOSED CIRCUIT Yaxley Festival, Yaxley CODE RED The Bluebell, Dogsthorpe

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SAT MAY 10

BE BOP A LULAS Ebeneezers, Woodston FASTER MUTTLEY The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road KARAOKE The Angel Inn, Yarwell KICKBACK The Straw Bear, Whittlesey LEE ENSTONE ACOUSTIC North Street Bar, North Street LITVENENKO 101 PROOF Charters, Town Bridge The Angel Inn, Yarwell LOOSE ROCKET CHARTERS BLACKOUT UK Fisherman's Arms, UNPLUGGED The Granary, Long Sutton Charters, Town Bridge Pode Hole CHILDREN OF PORKY PIG THE GUARDS THE REVOLUTION The Cock Inn, Werrington The Talbot, Stilton North Street Bar Courtyard RETROLUX THE ONE EYED CATS Room, North Street The Ostrich, North Street The Golden Pheasant, CIRCA 73 THE COLLABORATORS Etton The Dragon, Werrington (JOHN & LIN) CODE RED Lakeside Cafe (12.30), The Black Swan, Farcet Ferry Meadows ACOUSTIC SESSION Millstone Inn, Barnack CUTTIN LOOSE THE DIZZY Old Nicks Tavern, OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH MISS LIZZYS Horncastle The Crown, Lincoln Road JAMES EDMONDS The Bull, Newborough DIAMOND EMPIRE THE LIMIT Charters, Town Bridge The Blue Boar, Eye STACEYS OPEN MIC The Dragon, Werrington HOOKER THE RELICS The London Inn, Stamford The Bluebell, Dogsthorpe MIND THE GAP THE ROCKET DOGS The Cherry Tree, The Dragon, Werrington Oundle Road

SAT MAY 3

THE WATTINGERS The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

Live music sets from 11pm

DAVE CASS 'THE HUMAN JUKEBOX' The Angel Inn, Yarwell OPEN MIC WITH DAVE DAVISON, WATSON & B & PHILL GATES The Boat Inn, Whittlesey The Wheatsheaf, Eastfield Road LIVE BAND JAMES'S OPEN Charters, Town Bridge MIC NIGHT Attica, Broadway LOOSE ROCKET The Carpenters Arms, Boston CHRIS SAMPSON RED WINE BLUES + LIVE BAND The Straw Bear, + OPEN MIC Whittlesey The Solstice, Northminster THE 707 FEED THE RHINO The Dragon, Werrington The Met Lounge, THE DIZZY Bridge Street MISS LIZZYS The Swiss Cottage, Woodston FALLEN BREAKS THE GUARDS Yaxley Festival, Yaxley The Cock Inn, Werrington HAZE The Cock Inn, Werrington THE RETURNS The Stage, JAZZANOVA WITH Market Deeping LESLEY CURTIS Haycock Hotel, Wansford VELOCITY The Ostrich, North Street MIKE & THE RHYTHM STARS Braza Club, March CHILDREN OF NEW GENERATION THE REVOLUTION CRASH N BURN Yaxley Festival, Yaxley The Cherry Tree, JAZZ JAM NIGHT Oundle Road The Brewery Tap, OFFSHORE RIVERS Westgate North Street Bar, MONTEREY GHOST North Street Yaxley Festival, Yaxley

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WED MAY 14 THU MAY 15

FRI MAY 16

SUN MAY 18

WED MAY 21

SUN MAY 25

JAMES'S OPEN MIC NIGHT Attica, Broadway

CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION Hubbs Place, Whittlesey CHRIS WATSON'S SPIRIT OF HENDRIX CHARITY BAND NIGHT Charters, Town Bridge North Street Bar, CUTTIN LOOSE North Street The Carpenters Arms, SKYFIGHT + Boston CLOSED CIRCUIT + DAVE & ROB TRIBAL MISFITS ACOUSTIC The Solstice, Northminster The Brewery Tap, Westgate JOE SOLO BROOKS WILLIAMS The Crown, Lincoln Road + KERRY DEVINE THE COLLABORATORS Old Ferryboat Inn, The Kings Head, Holywell Apethorpe CHILDREN OF THE RELICS + LEON + THE REVOLUTION OAK + THE OVERDUBS O'Neill's, Broadway The Stage, CLOSED CIRCUIT Market Deeping The Peartree, Stamford ZEB ROOTZ CODE RED The Punchbowl, Spalding The Fayre Spot, Bretton KICKBACK The Swiss Cottage, VELOCITY Woodston The Bluebell, Dogsthorpe LET THERE B/DC The Axe & Cleaver, Boston JAMES'S OPEN NEW GENERATION MIC NIGHT CRASH AND BURN Attica, Broadway The Crown, Lincoln Road ROCKET '57 The Cherry Tree, LIVE BANDS Oundle Road + OPEN MIC SHANE POOLE The Solstice, Northminster ACOUSTIC NEW VOYAGER North Street Bar, + AURORA North Street The Met Lounge, SLIDE TO OPEN The Cock Inn, Werrington Bridge Street OPEN MIC THE LAZOONS WITH DAVE B The Greystones, Sawtry The Cherry Tree, THE ONE EYED CATS Oundle Road The Dragon, Werrington VELOCITY The London Inn, Stamford CAPTAIN OBVIOUS The Cross Keys, ZEB ROOTZ Oundle Road The Waterton Arms, Market Deeping CUTTIN LOOSE + BULLIT TOOTH + ROBBIE WILLIAMS BANNED CHATTERIS FESTIVAL Bourne Festival, CURTAIN RAISER The Sportsman, Chatteris Well Head Field GRUMPY OLD MEN CHILDREN OF The Fenman, Stanground THE REVOLUTION Ebeneezers, Woodston LET THERE B/DC Hole in the Wall, Stamford HOOKER The Cherry Tree, LIVE BAND Oundle Road The Cock Inn, Werrington OFFSHORE RIVERS LLOYD WATSON Charters, Town Bridge The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road ROCKET '57 Ex-servicemens Club, NEW GENERATION Kings Cliffe CRASH AND BURN The Fayre Spot, Bretton TALLAWAH The Straw Bear, OPEN ACOUSTIC WITH Whittlesey DAVE B & PHILL The Boat Inn, Whittlesey THE 707 The Railway, Whittlesey THE BRAYS The Dragon, Werrington THE GANGSTERS The London Inn, Stamford THE GANGSTERS The Brewery Tap, THE MOLL GRIPS Westgate The Dragon, Werrington THE GUARDS WALKWAY O'Neill's, Broadway The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

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FRI MAY 23

MON MAY 26 WED MAY 28 THU MAY 29

FRI MAY 30

SAT MAY 24

THE WHOLE POINT Charters, Town Bridge ZACK ZOOT ACOUSTIC North Street Bar, North Street ZEB ROOTZ Rose Inn, Frognall

SAT MAY 31 BIANCA & THE TOPCATS North Street Bar, North Street BLACKOUT UK The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road CAPTAIN OBVIOUS Kings Cliffe Social Club, Kings Cliffe CODE RED The Peacock, London Road DR. FEELGOOD The Key Theatre, Embankment KNOBWORTH FESTIVAL The Angel Inn, Yarwell PORKY PIG The Swiss Cottage, Woodston RAMSHACKLE SERENADE The Cock Inn, Werrington THE 707 The Ostrich, North Street THE COMMITMENT BROTHERS New England Club, Occupation Road THE GUARDS The Golden Fleece, Stamford THE INFLUENCE + THE NUGGETS + THE LEAGUE OF MENTALMEN Bourne Festival, Well Head Field THE NUGGETS North Street Bar Courtyard, North Street THUNDERHEAD Joe's Bar, Higham Ferrers TWENTY4 London Road, Stamford ZEB ROOTZ The Granary, Long Sutton

SUN JUN 1 KNOBWORTH FESTIVAL The Angel Inn, Yarwell SONS OF KALEL + REVOLVER + THE HIGH ROLLERS Bourne Festival, Well Head Field THE ONE EYED CATS Charters, Town Bridge

WED JUN 4 JAMES'S OPEN MIC NIGHT Attica, Broadway

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