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STAGECOACH GET SMART The ESP team are excited to hear about Stagecoach’s Get Smart scheme with their new 5 SmartDays ticket designed to make your travel easier. With this ticket you’ll get five days of travel ready to be used only when you need it.

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PIGEONS FARM OPEN DAY We hear that Pigeons Farm is having a special open day on Sunday June 7. For those that don’t know, Pigeons Farm is a great day out for everyone including families, school and preschool groups, cubs, brownies and groups for people with disabilities and learning difficulties. It’s a great opportunity to get up close to the animals and learn about farm life.

For more info on the open day and their other great events visit www.pigeonsfarm.co.uk.

CROWN REAL ALE AND CIDER CLUB! ESP has heard on the grapevine that The Crown Inn on Lincoln Road, Peterborough, has some good news for real ale and cider fans. Now, every Monday from 5pm, all pints are just ÂŁ2 as part of their Real Ale and Cider Club!

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HAVE YOUR SAY ABOUT £100M NORTH WESTGATE PROJECT A new £100m development is on the cards for Peterborough city centre and we’re being encouraged to have our say. The proposed new development includes a new eightscreen cinema complex, a new public square around Westgate Church plus homes, a food hall, offices, shops and restaurants. The proposed project extends from Bourges Boulevard across to Lincoln Road, and from Bright Street on the north side to Westgate at the south.

Peter Breach, chairman of the investment company behind the development said: “The consultation phase for this project is a vital one and we are keen to get the views of as many local people as we can. We’d particularly like Peterborough people to express their views about the Food Hall, so that it delivers what people want, whether it’s fresh local meats, cheeses and other produce, or ready-to-eat ethnic dishes that represent the city’s diverse communities.�

If you’d like to have your say you can do so via an online survey at www.north-westgate.com/publicconsultation. More info about the development and public consultation is also available on this website.

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WORLD-RENOWNED PSYCHIC COMES TO CITY Growing organically from giving one-to-one readings to members of the public, politicians and celebrities to now being a best-selling author, one of the UK’s most successful theatre touring artists, as well as the star of several TV shows, Sally Morgan is coming to the Cresset.

CLASSICAL REFLECTION SUMMER CONCERTS The talented duo, Classical Reflection, recently featured in BBC talent show The Voice are treating local fans with two summer concerts at the John Clare Theatre on Broadway on June 5 and 6.

The twins, Hannah and Naomi will be performing classics from the likes of Les Miserables and Phantom of the Opera. Tickets are just £12 and include a free glass of wine.

ESP can’t wait to see our local TV stars perform in person and we’re also excited to hear that their new single – Bring Him Home – will also be available on the night.

Tickets are available at www.classicalreflection.co.uk or from the Visitor Information Centre on 01733 452336.

Sally’s built an outstanding career and is constantly evolving as a medium, with this her sensational seventh year on tour. She’s taken her live show across the globe touring in Australia, and continues to pack theatres across the UK performing to over 130,000 people each year.

To book tickets (£26) for Sally’s show on Friday May 22, call 01733 265705.

THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW The Cresset welcomes back the Johnny Cash Roadshow on Friday May 29 – the only show to be endorsed by the Cash family!

The band features award winning Clive John as Johnny Cash and this year also sees the biggest production of this show ever with the Carter Sisters and the JC Horns.

The Johnny Cash Roadshow perform material from throughout Cash’s career, his duets and the full Johnny Cash live show experience. The chemistry of Johnny and June is also brought to the stage with accompanying video projection. Catch this fantastic show at the Cresset on Friday May 29.

Opera fans can enjoy one of the most popular opera spectacles on stage with an outstanding adaptation of Carmen, performed by Peterborough Opera. Carmen is a story of jealousy, love, intrigue, rivalry and murder, giving audiences a night of explosive theatre.

Performances run from May 14 - 16 at the Stamford Corn Exchange. Tickets are £15 and £14 on 01780 766455.

LETZ ZEP HIT THE KEY THEATRE Led Zeppelin fans are in for a treat this month when Letz Zep perform live at the Key Theatre. Coined as the most in demand and well known tribute act to Led Zeppelin, Letz Zep have performed in over 33 countries on four continents, including a 2,500 year old Amphitheatre in Lindos, Greece!

The Celebration Tour 2015 kicks off on Friday May 15.

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Vienna Festival Ballet celebrates 35 years with an outstanding Anniversary Gala at the Cresset on Thursday May 28 and proudly present highlights from the world’s most beloved Tchaikovsky ballets.

They have tailored their productions so that they’re able to adjust the ballet to fit all different sizes of stage. This means they can bring ballet as close to home to audiences as possible. This is great news for ballet fans giving you the chance to see a very high standard of ballet at an affordable price, right here on your doorstep.

Tickets are £24 on 01733 265705.

Tickets are £21.50, concessions £19.50 on 01733 265705.

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Tickets are £17 on 01733 207239.

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PETERBOROUGH CHOIRS JOIN THE KING’S SINGERS ON BROADWAY! With their highly successful residency at the city’s much-loved Broadway Theatre continuing into 2015, Peterborough Male Voice Choir, Peterborough Voices and Peterborough Youth Choir are delighted to be bringing another world-class act to the venue to work with them.

They’ll be joined in concert by the globally renowned, double Grammy Award-winning King’s Singers on Saturday May 30. The King’s Singers perform all over the world to capacity audiences and have produced dozens of albums. Their range is breathtakingly diverse, they’re charismatic and hugely talented so this promises to be a night of top class music and entertainment!

Tickets from £12 on 0333 666 3366 or online at www.peterboroughmvchoir.org.uk.

THE RAT PACK TRIBUTE ACT Take a journey down memory lane and feast your eyes on a show-stopping tribute to the Rat Pack on Wednesday May 27.

Claimed as being the official UK No 1 Rat Pack tribute show, you can enjoy the likes of David Alacey, (Lovejoy & Inspector Alleyn), Des Coleman (Lenny – Eastenders & The One Show) and Paul Drakeley (BBC’s Inside Out) star as Frank, Sammy and Dean in the original Rat Pack show, now celebrating it’s 15th record breaking year.

Playing all the great hits – My Way, Mr Bojangles, New York New York, Amore, Come Fly With Me! The show also features BBC Musical Director Don Hunt at the piano and to add even more glamour, the stunning L.A Showgirls!

Tickets are £19.50 on 01733 207239.

SING-ALONG-AFROZEN Frozen has won a legion of fans and now you can enjoy singing along to the songs that have made this muchloved film so popular. Taking place at the Key Theatre on Tuesday May 26,11am and 3pm, there’ll be a full screening of Disney’s Frozen with lyrics on screen to help you join in with Anna and Elsa!

Introduced by a live host who’ll show you how to use your free prop bag, warm up your singing voices and teach you some hand actions and heckles before you sit back and sing-a-long!

Tickets start from £11 on 01733 207239.

RE-TAKE THAT It really is the season of tribute acts which is always a treat for devoted fans. Another great night out ESP have found for you is a night solely dedicated to the fabulous boy band, Take That. Performing classic songs from the boy’s spectacular career, Re-Take That are one of the most accurate tributes on the circuit and will bring the unforgettable magic of the band to the stage for audiences to enjoy. Performing on Saturday May 9, 7.30pm at the Stamford Corn Exchange, tickets start from £15.50 on 01780 766455.

TRIBUTE TO GENESIS Genesis fans are in for a real treat on Saturday May 23 with an amazing night of Genesis songs recreated by G2 Definitive Genesis. The group will be paying tribute to a vintage period in Genesis’ long and colourful history.

Having performed classic Genesis for well over a decade, G2 are making a welcome return to The Key Theatre.

Tickets for this performance are £19.50 on 01733 207239.

PETERBOROUGH ARTS CINEMA May is a good time for film fans and now you can enjoy a series of good movies on Thursday nights at the Peterborough Arts Cinema at the John Clare Theatre on Broadway. Starting off with the The Imitation Game on Thursday May 7, Winter Sleep on Thursday May 21 and then Tracks on Thursday May 28. All three films have had great reviews and will help add something a bit different to your Thursday evening viewing. Find out more on www.peterboroughartscinema.co.uk

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TIME TO JOIN THE RACE FOR LIFE Cancer Research UK is calling on women in Stamford and Peterborough to get moving, lace up their trainers and sign up now for their local Cancer Research Race for Life event at Burghley House, Stamford on Sunday May 31, Peterborough Arena for the brand new Cambridgeshire Pretty Muddy race on Sunday June 21 and at Ferry Meadows for the Peterborough 5k race on Tuesday July 7.

This is a perfect opportunity for ladies of all abilities to kick-start a healthier lifestyle by improving fitness and raising money for life-saving research at the same time.

Julie Braithwaite, Cancer Research UK’s Cambridgeshire Event Manager, said: “Race for Life events are not competitive. They are not about being fit or fast. It’s about an army of women crossing the finish line together in the fight against cancer.

Whether you’re a running pro or novice, every step you take around the course will help bring us one step closer to the day when all cancers are cured.”

LONG SUMMER DAYS AT THE PETERBOROUGH LIDO

To enter Race for Life today go to www.raceforlife.org or call 0300 123 0770.

Summer is definitely on its way once the Lido outdoor swimming pool opens!

Incredibly the Art Deco inspired Lido is coming up to its 80th birthday and year after year people from near and far travel to have fun in the unique outdoor setting. Head down on the opening day and you’ll receive free entry for you and the family.

It’s no surprise 22,000 visitors enjoy the summer there every year and as a bonus this time, the Lido will be open for a longer summer season, all the way up until Sunday September 6 so bring on the sun!

Most local people can remember spending some of their summer break chilling out at The Lido either catching some sun on the terraces or making the most of the large outdoor heated 50 metre swimming pool. The kids love it – there’s a shallow learner pool for children and a paddling pool for toddlers plus they can play and picnic on the grass lawn area. There’s hot and cold food at the Lido café, or ice creams, and ample changing room facilities, lockers and parking nearby.

Keep an eye out, as the Lido will be holding some summer events including the fun inflatable sessions with giant blow up zorbs (inflatable balls) and boats – a brilliant fun session not to be missed!

The Lido will be open daily 9am - 6pm during May and June and dailly 9am - 8pm July to September It’s £5.70 admission for adults and £4 for children or a family ticket is £16 but there are various special offers available if you have a Vivacity gym membership card – for all the details call 01733 864761 or visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com/lido.

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Get ready for the sunny weather on Saturday May 23 – we’ve booked it specially - when the gates to the Olympic sized Lido opens for the summer season.

GO WILD @ FERRY MEADOWS

MAY FUN ON THE FARM @ SACREWELL

Spring is finally here and what better time to marvel at the local wildlife and get close to nature. The Peterborough Wildlife Festival takes place from May 23 - May 31, and is a great opportunity for wildlife lovers to explore the local outdoors.

Ever fancied trying something new? Well how about sheep shearing?

Wildlife events will also take place throughout the week at green spaces around the city.

Sheep shearing is an age-old skill, passed down from generation to generation, and at Sacrewell on May 16 - 17, you can learn all about it.

You can join bird walks, bat evenings, pond-dipping, bug hunts, fun craft activities and explore nature reserves.

Expert Ross Priddle will give demonstrations and take you through everything you need to know. You can also find out about the process of spinning and the history of wool.

Don’t miss the Wildlife Festival Finale on Saturday May 30, 11am - 4pm, held at Ferry Meadows where there will be lots of free children’s activities, a chance to find out how you could get involved in caring for the local wildlife and win a chance to be a ranger for the day.

The week after is Wildlife Week at the farm running from May 23 - May 31 so take a walk on the wild side at Sacrewell in May half-term.

Join in with pond dipping, a mammal safari and really wild events taking place throughout the week.

Look out for the festival programme at www.neneparktrust.org.uk follow #wildlifefest or pop into the Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre.

For further info visit www.sacrewell.org.uk or call 01780 782254.

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ESP’s Anna Ruggiero has our guide to the best events around...

80’s GREATEST HITS IN STAMFORD VICTORIAN & STEAMPUNK FAMILY FUN DAY @ NVR Steampunk! What’s it all about? Well it’s a subgenre of science fiction and fantasy and in recent years has become a fashion and lifestyle movement inspired by 19thcentury industrial steam-powered machinery.

Now fans of this craze can join in the fun at Nene Valley Railway on Sunday May 24.

Frivolous and fun, the Steampunk festival will feature over 20 stalls set up in the beautiful carriages selling Steampunk related items, costumes, jewellery and all things related to this quirky movement. Participants like to dress to impress because above all it is about being splendid but you don’t have to be Steampunk to attend, there’ll be music, magic, tea duelling and lots more.

For more information visit www.nvr.org.uk/events/victorian-steam-punk or call 01780 784444.

Famous faces of the 80s are heading to Burghley House in Stamford on Sunday June 7.

Get your eyeliner out, your headbands on and get ready to party at this great outdoor concert which is part of the Here & Now UK Festival Tour.

Go retro with this great line up which features Bananarama (hits include Cruel Summer and Venus), Midge Ure (lead singer of Ultravox, famous for Vienna), Toyah (It's A Mystery and I Want To Be Free), Odyssey (Use It Up and Wear It Out & Going Back To My Roots), and Curiosity Killed The Cat (singles include Misfit and Down To Earth).

Children aged 14 and under go free for this event with an accompanying adult. Tickes are £39.95 in advance on www.livepromotions.com or from Stamford Arts Centre or Peterborough Visitor Information Centre.

LOCAL FUNDRAISER @ SERPENTINE GREEN Head to Serpentine Green on Saturday May 30 for a day of merriment and fun, helping to raise funds for Steps; a charity which supports children and adults affected by a lower limb conditions.

There will be lots going on during the day for all the family to enjoy such as a Formula 1 car simulator, makeover for the ladies, face painting, bouncy castle, soft play, candy floss etc, and all this for free. There will also be a raffle that's being drawn on the day with over 40 prizes to be won.

STATUS QUO ROCK BURGHLEY HOUSE Live Promotion Events bring us legendary rock group Status Quo performing live and loud at Burghley House on Saturday June 6.

Don your denim and grab your picnic for this fantastic outdoor concert which will rock Stamford.

Rick Parfitt, Francis Rossi, Andy Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards and Leon Cave will be entertaining fans within the stunning grounds of this beautiful stately home with their well known hits such as Rockin' All Over The World, Whatever You Want and Maguerita Time.

Tickets are £39.95 in advance on www.livepromotionsconcerts.co.uk

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LIVE FASHION SHOWCASE @ QUEENSGATE A fabulous fashion extravaganza hits Queensgate Shopping Centre on Saturday May 2 featuring over ten explosive spring-inspired fashion performances.

Showcasing the latest trends and must-haves from the spring and summer collections, the Queensgate Fashion Showcase is a stunningly choreographed and high energy set of performances presenting the hottest outfits from all the major brands within Queensgate and Westgate Arcade.

From 10.30am there’ll be the chance to catch 15 shows throughout the day until 5pm, each featuring a different brand. Shows take place outside each store when you’ll also get the chance to win prizes and enjoy exclusive discounts.

That’s not all though, as Queensgate is going all out to inspire with its very own Spring Garden where shoppers can tread the lawn and see what’s truly flourishing on the High Street this year. Open on Saturday May 2 and Sunday May 3, the Spring Garden will be every fashion-lover’s fantasy wardrobe with exclusive discounts and a stylist on-hand to advise on the season’s must-haves.

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THORPE HALL!

The new hospice under construction

After months of amazing fundraising the Thorpe Hall Capital Appeal has almost reached its £6 million target and Peterborough’s about to get an incredible new facility. their target. Why not sign up to the Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival or pledge to bike the Tour of Cambridgeshire? You can hold your own event, sponsor someone to undertake a challenge or simply give a donation on the website.

winding staircases and out of date fittings.

Instead patients will be cared for in private rooms with en suites, direct access to new courtyard gardens – even when they can’t get out of bed, and modern communications including WiFi and Skype so they can keep in touch with family and friends.

Allison Mann, head of clinical services believes it’ll transform their care – “A lot of thought has gone into the new building to make sure it feels like a home from home for patients but also so that it allows us as a team to work as efficiently as possible.”

Alongside the opening of the new building, Thorpe Hall Hospice is offering new services so even more people within the community can benefit from their care including a befriending service and a hospice at home service.

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Buiding work has been underway for some time and the finishing touches are now being put to the brand new Thorpe Hall Hospice building before we get a chance to finally see the future of palliative care first hand.

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ince the appeal started ESP has been right behind it promoting and supporting the many fundraising efforts local folks have come up with – and we have to say you’ve done the Sue Ryder charity proud.

From the smallest donations from individuals to organisers of some of the biggest local events pledging their support, it seems everyone’s taken Thorpe Hall to their hearts. But don’t stop just yet – there’s still more to be done!

The Thorpe Hall Capital Appeal continues running until the end of June and the Appeal total hasn’t been reached yet. The fundraising team are busy with a final push for funds. There are plenty of events coming up to get involved in and do your bit to help them reach

The completion of the new 20 bed inpatient unit is the final phase in this £6 million project to provide the region with a state-of-the-art hospice able to provide incredible care for generations to come.

Thorpe Hall Hospice in Longthorpe, Peterborough, first opened 24 years ago in a 17th century mansion house. Staff have been forced to work around the limitations of the grade 1 listed building ever since. It’s been tough but they’ve done a fantastic job – that’s why so many local people hold it in such high esteem.

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If you’ve helped fundraise for this appeal you’ll get the chance to see how your money’s helped at a series of open days…

Thursday 11 June 5pm to 8pm Saturday 20 June 10am to 4pm Sunday 21 June 10am to 4pm Tuesday 16 June 5pm to 8pm

But now it is just weeks before patients are welcomed into a purpose-designed single storey building where the environment will match the care.

Just drop in – the Coffee Shop will be open for refreshments; there’ll be tours of the new hospice and a treasure hunt for the children.

The move will mark an end to shared bedrooms and bathrooms, wobbly floors, limited garden access,

To find out more about the new Thorpe Hall Hospice please visit www.thorpehall.org

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A study in the American Sociological Review revealed the more couples share ‘traditionally feminine’ household chores the less sex they have. Now you know why I can’t use a washing machine.

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MEETING RAY WAS THE SUGAR ON TOP another win. We were friends and after that fight he told me he was struggling to get motivated for his fights, so I suggested a one bout comeback where we would come together in the ring and give fans what they wanted.

That’s it now. I’ve met the ‘four kings’ from what was a glorious middleweight boxing era of the early to mid 1980s and my thanks goes to promoter Kevin Sanders for making it happen.

Over the last year or so Kevin’s brought Marvin Hagler, Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns and most recently Sugar Ray Leonard to our city and he definitely saved the best until last.

Leonard is in most people’s eyes one of the finest pound for pound boxers ever to grace the sport and it’s difficult to make a solid argument otherwise. On meeting him it was pleasing to see he still has all his faculties and it was good to see he still keeps in shape.

So many retired boxers have taken one too many blows to the head and it’s easy for your expectations to be dealt their own blow when you get up close and personal with

them. This wasn’t to be the case with Leonard who oozed intelligence and most of all gave an honest and sincere account of his life in and out of the ring.

What me and the 300 other fans packed into Radius really wanted to know was just how tough was Marvin Hagler to fight against.

Leonard effectively retired Hagler when they fought a closely contested bout in1987 and today the debate continues as to who should have won that memorable showdown.

He told us: “Hagler was by far my toughest opponent. I was retired before the fight and was watching him ringside when he scored yet

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“Marvin agreed and the rest is history. There’s no denying I was a bit apprehensive on the night of the fight, as Marvin was a great champion. But I soon got into my stride and deserved to win. Marvin as we know walked away from boxing that night and despite trying to get in touch with him he won’t give me the satisfaction of a reply.

“If I could have one fight again it would be against Marvin, just to silence the doubters once and for all!”

Leonard and the other ‘kings’ have agreed in principle to tour the boxing dinner circuit together but getting Hagler to agree is proving to be a challenge. I’m sure Kevin is relishing in trying to make this boxing fans’ dream come true and bring all four champions back to Peterborough in the same room together. Watch this space.

Until then four-time world super middleweight champion Carl Froch is the next boxer to grace us with his presence at The Solstice on June 4. For tickets call Kevin on: 07872 601467.

NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL A TASTY BURGER! I’ve been foaming at the mouth since Handmade Burger Co told us they were coming to town and I was literally salivating at my first bite. Absolutely delish!

They promised and they’ve delivered as far as I’m concerned because these burgers are the best I’ve tasted outside of north America and believe me I’ve destroyed some burgers in my time in some of the world’s leading burger joints.

Every burger imaginable can be freshly made from scratch to your own specific requirements at Handmade Burger Co. The menu is like heaven for burger lovers and that’s why I took an eternity to decide what I was having.

I was veering towards the peanut butter and bacon option but having had the crunchy stuff on toast that morning I opted for the avocado and bacon instead.

The burger arrived hot (serving food that isn’t hot is a bug bear of mine) and damn it was tasty! It was proper beef and proper filling too.

Thankfully I just managed to leave room for chips, which were yummy and plentiful just like chip shop chips and some tasty homemade coleslaw. Dessert escaped me but I could see others tucking into large sundaes that looked divine. A handmade shake is a must on my next visit too – butterscotch all the way – or maybe peanut butter flavour.

Big shout to manager Dave Ball (aka Fido Dido back in the Quo Vadis days) who knowledgably catered to our every need and jumped at the chance to pose in some burger porn with me. Handmade Burger Co is an excellent asset to our city and I expect its sun trapped courtyard to be bustling this summer. See you there.

>> Emma – any ideas on the shoot yet? >> Wayne – clean my windows please >> Sav – thanks for the email. Any photos? >> Horris – the only brother to know all three Pep Cips? >> Phil and Mandy – whatever >> Gary – Bank Holiday meet up?

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I’ve only averaged about a game a month this season but it’s been emotional: Robbo, Robbo give us a wave!, crusty Yorkshires, gale force wind, coffee and walnut cake, Lenny, bets, Peter Burrow’s carrot, Bruno, painful, new stand, politicians, great scenery, after match coffee with apple giver and dreadlocks in my soup. Up the Posh!

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aking photos on a night out to today’s townie is as trivial as brushing your teeth. But back in the day cameras – let alone phone cameras – on the city centre strip were nowhere to be seen.

They were heavy, weren’t designed to fit in your jean pocket or handbag and they were expensive. So why would you even bother taking one out?

Well, it’s a good job someone did and that’s yours truly.

Wind the clock back to the late 1990s and I can tell you for sure that I was the first townie to regularly hit the scene with a camera in hand.

In fact I’d like to think of myself as a pioneer.

Nobody at the time took cameras out with them and I can’t even remember any venues employing their own photographers until sometime later. I was effectively telling the stories of hundreds of revellers through a lens and those images (as they still are today) were printed in the ever popular Paparazzi pages of this magazine.

Most of my pre-year 2000 images are hard copies, as it was before we splashed out on a digital camera. They’re currently stored away in a shoe box in my old dear’s loft and someday I’ll trawl through them, so they can see the light of day in these pages once again.

As for the last 15 years, well, we’ve literally got thousands sitting on the server and the vast majority of those up until about five years ago were taken by me with the help of my assistant lens men Pep ‘zoom in’ Fasulo, Stewart ‘cordial’ Curtis and Tony ‘the priest’ Reppucci.

We were single men in our early to mid 20s and having control of that camera was like being in possession of a babe magnet. We didn’t need a chat-up line; the camera did all the introductions for us. Many a girl wandered over just because we had a camera and even more so with the promise of their photo being published in ESP. Every month my editor’s instructions were to come back with around 60 ‘balanced’ (meaning a male and female mix) selection of photos suitable for publishing. Somehow though, 59 of them were of females and the other a group shot of us often taken by doormen (we’d take one of them in return then later delete it!).

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Hit a few bars, whip out your phone, take a photo of everyone partying and instantly put it up on Facebook.

After a while though I had to play fair and always made sure both lads and lasses were captured. Still, it was the ladies who had more of a tendency for wanting to be photographed just to show off their new outfits and trendy weekend hairdos.

What was great about having that camera was I could go out on my own to a venue I wouldn’t usually frequent and still come back having met new friends and bagged the occasional female phone number.

It was also good to see managers and DJs pick up on the importance of that camera, ensuring their revellers were photographed having a good time in their establishment. I’d often get a shout out as soon as I entered a bar and some owners even paid for my first round of drinks in a bid to keep me there longer with the camera.

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As I became a regular face on the town scene people would come up to me and say: “Where’s your camera?” (it only came out once a month) instead of perhaps: “Nice shirt Pep” or something equally as normal like: “Have you had a good week Pep?” It was never about me, it was about my camera!

They were great times and many a great (lots unprintable) photo was taken and despite our middle page Paparazzi section continuing to be as popular as ever, I look back now and liken that era to the death of disco.

There was a Studio 54 vibe around me and my friends with that camera in hand and we were made to feel special wherever we went. Disco eventually died and other music genres captured the masses. A similar thing happened in the camera world where the night scene in Peterborough was concerned.

Cameras that fitted in the palm of your hand were being manufactured and all of a sudden they became part of that night out tick box to have on your person along with a packet of fags, wallet and Wrigleys. Then came the camera phone and we were all at it.

But like disco, Paparazzi never really disappeared and many a Saturday night fever is still being documented down the lens of an ESP photographer. To the thousands of people I’ve photographed down the years, thanks for the memories and for being part of something that was first and foremost.

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Help Us Choose Peterborough’s Prettiest Pet. We all love our pets and we’ve teamed up with Brotherhood Retail Park to find the prettiest pet in Peterborough!

We’ve been inundated with some wonderful entries and after much deliberation we’ve selected the 10 finalists and here they are…

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Keith (Sue Mears)

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Maggie (Emma Pearce)

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Lolly (Jemma Green)

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Jazz (Kimberley Anderson)

Madam (Yvonne Boyer)

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The winner will win the following prizes: Dan Waters Creative – value £200 - free photographic session and framed wall portrait of your pet (15x10). www.Danwaterscreative.com

Pippin (Emily Butterwick)

Tess and Rosie (Olivia Fasulo-Jakings )

Shelley (Nikki Turner)

Blousey (Paige Finley)

Maya (Mikey McLoughlin)

Now it’s time to choose and it’s over to you folks to cast your votes…

You can vote either by facebook or twitter at Brotherhood Shopping Park or through the What’s Happening section of the Brotherhood Shopping Park Website.

PoshPets Peterborough – £20 voucher on natural food and accessories, free dog groom to the value of £30 with their in-house Eastfalla Grooming Company. www.peterboroughposhpets.co.uk Stay Over Rover – Gorgeous pet travel bag with goodies worth £150.

The Company of Animals – Hamper of goodies worth £30.

Voting is now open and closes at noon on May 15.

Natural Instinct Food Company – Gift voucher to spend in store.

The winner will be announced in June’s edition of ESP Magazine which is out on May 27 and online at www.brotherhoodshopping.co.uk

Full terms and conditions for this competition are available on the Brotherhood Shopping Park Website

PETERBOROUGH G 23- 31 may GREEN The Green Festival organisers would like to thank the continued support of Peterborough City Council in making this fantastic event possible.

“At PECT, the future aim for us is to become the UK’s Environmental Capital, and this will involve the actions and support of every resident and business in the city working together for a greener and cleaner future which will benefit us.”

What are Peterborough’s best green credentials so far?

“There has been an increase in environmental businesses in the city that are looking to use eco-friendly practices. Peterborough also has one of the highest ratios of green space per person in the UK and is one of the leaders for teaching environmental issues in schools.

“There are so many great things happening in the city with our thriving community groups and green spaces such as The Green Backyard, it’s an extremely exciting and encouraging time for the city.”

Tell us more about Greeniversity?

“Greeniversity was launched by PECT in 2009 and is a national green Skillshare programme that gives people the chance to teach and learn everything in free sessions from bee-keeping to bike maintenance.

“Greeniversity groups have since been popping up across the UK and there are now over 3,000 members with thriving groups running regular classes in Peterborough, Bristol, Manchester and Cambridge. It’s extremely valuable as it helps people to think about the impact of everyday actions by giving them something positive they can do for the environment, gain new skills and meet like-minded people.”

How can people make a difference to create a greener and healthier planet?

“Small changes can make a big difference and taking the first steps towards thinking about your individual environmental impact is a fantastic starting position. If we all made individual changes then it would help to make a massive impact overall.

“People will be surprised how many projects there are that on go in the city and as PECT is a charity, we rely heavily on volunteers to help us carry out our vital work.

“The best thing to do is visit www.pect.org.uk for all the information you need to start living a better, happier and greener life!”

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No Green Festival would be complete without a discussion on climate change and who better to deliver this interesting talk to audiences than Sir Ghillean Prance who was director at Kew, the Royal Botanical Gardens in London, and who amazingly lived with Indian tribes in the Amazon!

Starting at 7.30pm on Saturday May 23 and being delivered in the awesome Peterborough Cathedral, this is a must for those who want to learn about the serious side of climate change. Entry is free.

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There are so many cool and quirky events happening during the festival and all over the city that we simply couldn’t fit it all in! Keep your eyes peeled for the festival brochure which will fill you in on all the green goings on and see our website www.espmag.co.uk for more!

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What does it mean for Peterborough to be an 'Environment City'?

“It started in 1992 when Peterborough was chosen to be one of four UK Environmental Cities.

Since then, the goal is to be a city that delivers a truly sustainable growth ensuring a cleaner, greener, happier, healthier and more vibrant Peterborough for the future.

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS!

AUNCH L L A V I T S E F N E E R G The launch day on Saturday May 23 will see Cathedral Square, St John's Square and Cowgate become dedicated to kick-starting the Green Festival and ways in which we can live a happier greener life! Things to look out for on the day include heritage craft (willow weaving, carving, woodturning and more), learning about waste reduction and recycling. There’ll be arts and craft using recycled materials, the chance to discover about creating wildlife spaces, sustainable transport activities, education about local, seasonal food as well as great live music and dance performances with a cycle-powered sound system. There’ll be a children’s playbus and much, much more. We’ll see you there!

CYCLE CINEMA THE LEGO MOVIE

Sun 24

Get peddling if you want to watch the highest grossing film of last year - The Lego Movie. The aim of the cycle cinema is that the film will be powered by people cycling! Fancy it? We do!

Head to Allenvale Lake, near Horshoe Way, Hampton on Sunday May 24 and get powering for your movie. Local band Rattleshack will be performing from 7.30pm and the film starts at 9pm, as long as you remember to peddle!

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It’s time to celebrate all things wonderful and green at this year’s Green Festival – a time in which Peterborough becomes an eco haven. It’s a great event that’s both educational and fun. For instance, did you know that Peterborough is one of four UK Environment Cities along with Leeds, Leicester and Middlesborough?

Don’t worry if you didn’t, we have all the info you’ll need to fully certify yourself a green crusader after reading this! Read our chat with Laura Fanthorpe from Peterborough Environmental City Trust (PECT), our Green Festival highlights and our ten top tips on living a greener and healthier lifestyle.

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SWISH CLOTHES SWAP! Taking place on Wednesday May 27 from 6pm-8pm, and at the Great Northern Hotel in Peterborough, the SWISH is a great chance to swap clothes and enjoy 100% guilt-free and sustainable shopping, at its best! Simply bring at least one item of clothing to swap, and then take home up to the same amount of items you bring with you. It’s a fun, friendly and green way to shop!

Refreshments are available and entry is just £3.

Wed 27

TOP 10 TIPS FOR GOING GREENER 1.

Walk or cycle short journeys rather than taking the car.

Alternatively, there’s public transport or car sharing. Car sharing to work on a journey of 10 miles will save you and your colleague £250 a year!

2. Why not try growing some of your own food this summer?

There are books and websites full of information!

3. Create a wildlife habitat in your garden – leave an area of longer grass or create a log pile.

4. Harvest rainwater from your garden in a water butt.

5. Avoid buying items with excess packaging. Try to reuse or recycle packaging wherever possible.

6. Switch off the lights when you leave a room. Lights left on overnight use enough energy in a year to heat a home for almost 5 months.

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Plant drought-resistant plants such as lavender in your garden – this will cut down on the amount of watering needed in the summer months. In addition to this, lavender has the added benefit of being bee and butterfly-friendly.

8. Hold a SWISH clothesswapping event. You and your friends can enjoy the benefits of new outfits, without having the expense or the wastage of throwing old clothes away!

• one stop shop for everything cycling – whatever your age • Fully equipped workshop for repairs and servicing of bikes • A good range of accessories and clothing in store • run by cyclists for cyclists • We are an agent for the Volt range of electric bikes and we have some demo bikes for test rides available – ring for more details

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9. Compost your kitchen and garden waste.

10. Join a community of likeminded people! Share eco tips and initiatives by joining Greeniversity, the free community skills sharing initiative (www.greeniversity.org.uk).

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Food News PETERBOROUGH GREYHOUNDS NEW RESTAURANT It’s all change at the Greyhound Stadium, Peterborough, with a new restaurant opening at the end of May. Serving pizza and pasta, it will open alongside the already popular Raceview Restaurant, and don’t worry, you can still place bets from your table.

The need for a food service area positioned between the Raceview Fast Food Diner and the existing restaurant was identified following customer surveys conducted last year. The new restaurant has involved changes to two of the bars and brings with it a fresh new look to an area of the grandstand.

With a launch date of Wednesday May 27 and an official opening planned for Saturday May 30, the ESP team know it’s going to be popular!

CAFÉ CLARKES LUNCHTIME OFFER Enjoy some delicious food at Café Clarkes on The Embankment this month with a limited special offer for a 3 course lunchtime menu for just £10. Available Tuesday to Saturday lunchtimes from May 5 – May 30 they’ll be offering delicious dishes such as chilled pea soup with crispy ham hock, local tomato and spring onion bruschetta with balsamic oil, and pan seared salmon with crushed dill and lemon potatoes, so you won’t be left disappointed. Call 01733 561465 to book

BULL HOTEL FATHER’S DAY MENU Treat your dad this Father’s Day June 21 at the Bull Hotel with a delicious 3 course meal for £19.95 per adult and £13 for children under 10 years.

Lucky dads also get a free gift!

Bookings between 12 noon and 2.30pm and can be made on 01733 561364 or visit www.peelhotels.co.uk.

Royal Oak Is there anything better than a country pub serving delicious, home cooked dishes in a beautiful location?

Perhaps it’s one with not just fabulous food, but some fantastic entertainment on the menu as well. The Royal Oak at Duddington, renowned for its food, has Peterborough’s very own X Factor finalist Nicole Lawrence hosting three great cabaret and dining nights.

The nights include a three course meal with a multi choice set menu, live entertainment from the talented Nicole, followed by a disco all for £29.95.

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PITCH IN PICNIC AT THE GREEN BACKYARD!

event takes place at The Green House, 4 - 6 Cowgate between 7pm and 9.30pm.

This is the ultimate bring-and-share community picnic! An annual event as part of the Green Festival, get stuck in to some delicious food and bring something to share too. The picnic will be held at The Green Backyard community gardens on Oundle Road on Sunday May 31 between 12 noon and 4pm.

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For further details see www.thegreenbackyard.com.

VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN GROUP FOOD Do you have any recipes and advice for healthy and locally sourced food or would you like to find out more? If so, you’ll be pleased to hear that on Tuesday May 26, and as part of the Green Festival, you can meet with other like-minded people to swap hints and tips on all things vegetarian and vegan. Bring your own food to share and get swapping ideas! The

They’re being held on Friday May 1, Thursday August 27 and Friday November 28 from 7pm ’til midnight so make sure you book in.

Run by John the head chef and partner Anne operating front of house it’s renowned for a warm welcome.

The hotel serves up traditional home cooked food all made in house with fresh produce, much of which is sourced locally, along with Askers fresh bread from Stamford. Expect pub classics all year round alongside restaurant style fine dining with dishes such as sea bass with salt and pepper squid and linguine with butternut squash, sun blush tomato, red onion, aubergine and goats cheese, all well priced. They serve a range of fine wines perfectly suited to every dish.

On Mondays and Tuesdays you can get 20% off the food menu, Wednesdays is steak night but the general menu is also available and they also offer gluten free options any day of the week.

During the summer you can eat outside and enjoy the beer garden and during the winter months you can cosy up by the roaring log fire.

Riverford Farm, winners of the Green Awards 2015 for Best Sustainable Food Producer, are offering people the opportunity to come and see how they grow, harvest and pack their delicious organic food with a tour which includes free tasters! It’s taking place at their farm centre behind Sacrewell on Wednesday May 27, from 4.30pm to 7.30pm, tickets are £5 per person on 01780 781665.

The Royal Oak is in a prime location overlooking the Welland Valley – ideally situated for meeting up with friends and family. If any of your party travel from far afield they have great accommodation offering a variety of beautiful rooms with en suite facilities.

The Royal Oak, High Street, Duddington, Stamford, PE9 3QE Tel: 01780 444267 www.theroyaloakduddington.com

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Pub News NEW MANAGEMENT AT THE WAGGON AND HORSES

THE COCK INN CHARITY FUNDRAISER

THE PAPER MILLS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

The ESP team would like to welcome Richard and Deborah Moore to the Waggon and Horses in Langtoft. It’s an exciting time for the pub and we hear they’ll be serving delicious lunches from Tuesday to Saturday 12 noon - 2pm and on Sundays 12 noon 3pm. The menu includes sandwiches, baguettes, light bites and main courses. On Sundays you can enjoy a roast dinner for £8.95 for one course or just £11.95 for two courses. Call 01778 343200 to book.

The Cock Inn, Werrington, is hosting a charity race night in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Race night is just like a real night at the races but in the comfort of your local. Starting at 9pm on Thursday May 21, you can be rest assured you’ll have a fun-packed night and all in aid of a good cause too. For more details call 01733 322006 or visit www.cock-inn.net.

ESP would like to welcome new management to The Paper Mills, Thierry and his wife Bozena. Located in the picturesque village of Wansford, The Paper Mills Country Pub and Restaurant offers hearty food in a charming rural setting and now Thierry, the head chef and general manager and his wife welcome you for an enjoyable visit. Food is served from Monday to Saturday 12 noon 2pm and 6pm - 9pm, Sunday 12 noon - 5pm.

For more info visit www.thepapermills.co.uk.

BLUE BELL, EASTON ON THE HILL, BEER FESTIVAL With 30+ real ales and ciders and fun entertainment such as Easton's Got Talent, a barn dance, village fete and live music, a fun time is guaranteed at the Blue Bell beer festival. Head over to Easton on the Hill from Friday May 22 – Sunday May 24 and kick start summer.

PRINCE OF WALES FEATHERS BEER FESTIVAL Sample some great real ales and join in the fun at the Prince of Wales Feathers beer festival in Castor from Thursday May 14 – Saturday May 17. During the four days there’ll be 25 beers, plus ciders, and rare micro beers along with live music on the Friday night with Children of the Revolution and on Sunday the Palmerston Ukulele Band will be performing!

2nd May Domino 15th May Children of the Revolution 23 May Semantics 6 June Mistreated 4 July Overspill

CHARITY BAND DAY AND MINI BEER FESTIVAL AT THE DRAGON Why not head to the Dragon in Werrington on Sunday May 24 for a charity band day and mini beer festival, in aid of the Kelly Simmonds Fund for Heltwate School. On the day you can enjoy music from Claude Domino, True Pacific, Something a Little Mental, Another Girl Another Planet and Iron Fist as well as a raffle, barbecue and bouncy castle. See you there!

Established in 1890, e Rose & Crown at orney is a true country pub

Set in a beautiful location we boast superb home cooked food, a huge selection of drinks and a truly warm welcome for all the family.

If you prefer a little peace and quiet or somewhere for the kids to run around, we offer a spacious beer garden and patio area for you to enjoy the fresh air and stunning views.

Pudding Club

Wed 6th May 7.30pm (Bookings Only)

Ladies Dinner Night

(Exclusive Ladies Only) 11th June (Bookings Only) Pizza/Pasta Nights every Thursday.

Pizzas and Pastas from £7.25

BAR Monday - Closed Tuesday - Saturday 11am-11pm Sunday - 12pm-10pm RESTAURANT Monday - Closed Tuesday - Saturday 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30pm - 9.00pm Sunday - 12pm-6pm POST OFFICE Monday - Closed Tuesday - Saturday 9am - 7pm Sunday - 9.30am - 3pm CAFE Monday - Closed Tuesday - Saturday 9am-5.30pm Sunday - 9-30am-12pm ALL BANK HOLIDAYS ARE SAME OPENING HOURS AS SUNDAY

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

Now 200 years later! Mick and Katy offer you a warm welcome, real ales, home cooked food and a spacious beer garden for all the family to enjoy.

Open TImes: Monday – Thursday 11am-3pm / 5pm-11pm Friday – Saturday 11am-11pm

2 Wisbech Road, orney, Peterborough PE6 0SB Phone: 01733 270 546 Email: thorneypub@aol.com

Opening times: Mon-Thu 3pm-11pm. Fri-Sun 12noon-11pm

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OLYMPIC CYCLING STARS JOIN PETERBOROUGH RACE It’s great to see top class cycling return to Peterborough city centre next month and there’ll be some famous faces there too!

Peterborough will host Round Nine of the Pearl Izumi Tour Series, which will be the penultimate event for both the men’s and women’s race series. It’s the sixth year that Peterborough City Council has hosted the event, which sees Britain’s fastest teams racing through the city centre on Tuesday June 9.

Among those expected to race will be Olympic Champions Ed Clancy and we may even see Dani King and Laura Trott, plus a host of other top cycling stars. The women’s race gets underway at 5.30pm with the men’s race at 7.30.

Highlights of both events will be shown on ITV4 on Wednesday June 10 at 8pm.

We’ve been along before and even if you’re not a big cycling fan we can tell you this is still an exciting event to watch. The atmosphere is buzzing as the cyclists whizz through Cathedral Square at high speed!

JOIN THE TOUR OF CAMBS If you’re into cycling don’t miss the Tour of Cambridgeshire – this UK first is being held in Peterborough and will see thousands of riders take to the roads and you could be one of them!

You can join in the event yourself or just watch the spectacle from local roads as thousands of cyclists take part.

If you’re a cyclist it’s your chance to experience what it’s like to ride a proper continental style closed road race/sportive Gran Fondo. Over 5,000 riders have already entered the 126km Gran Fondo on Sunday June 7 and the organisers have space for up to 10,000 riders in total.

The closed road 28km Chrono time trial on Saturday June 6 was an instant hit with all 700 places selling out in less than a week.

This is a UCI World Cycling Tour (UWCT) qualifying event and you’ll be able to see some top class riders in action including Belgian cycling legend and UWCT representative Erwin Vervecken.

Tom Caldwell from organisers Vericool Sports Management says – “The response to the UK’s first ever closed road Gran Fondo and UWCT time trial event has been tremendous. We were overwhelmed at the time trial selling out all 700 places in less than six days and with 5,000 places already taken on the closed road Gran Fondo it goes to show that UK cyclists are keen to sample what a real race/sportive Gran Fondo similar to the format already popular on mainland Europe is like.”

Both events will start and finish at the spacious Peterborough Arena with ample free parking on site. A trade village, catering facilities and commentators will help keep all entertained on site over the weekend. The Gran Fondo will start at noon on Sunday June 7 allowing for a more leisurely start to the day for all.

For more details and to enter please visit www.tourofcambridgeshire.com

ENTRIES ARE OPEN FOR PERKINS GREAT EASTERN RUN If you’ve set yourself the challenge of taking part in this year’s Perkins Great Eastern Run you can enter now and get your training well underway.

Peterborough’s excellent half marathon doesn’t take place until October 11, so there’s plenty of time to focus and train for the big day.

There are new free training sessions launching in Millfield this year in addition to the usual free weekly training sessions which take place at the Peterborough Embankment Athletics Track from July. Women-only sessions, with a female coach, will be held 10am until 11am on Wednesdays, starting May 13. Mixed training sessions will be held 7pm until 8pm on Thursdays, starting May 14.

Each session will depart from and return to the Beehive Centre, Saint Martin's Street, Peterborough.

Organised by the city council, the Perkins Great Eastern Run is one of the best half marathons in the country and saw more than 7,000 people take part in the half marathon and fun run. It was the highest attended Perkins Great Eastern Run since its return to the city’s sporting calendar in 2006!

There’s plenty of support for novice runners so why not make this the year you give it a try? It’s a great incentive to get healthier.

You can enter online www.perkinsgreateasternrun.co.uk or at the Visitor Information Centre on Bridge Street, Peterborough.

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OUT AND ABOUT AROUND MARKET DEEPING… We’re always out an about capturing you in the act of having a great time.

It’s not all happening in the city centre – this month ESP’s Mike Harris took his camera out an about around Market Deeping.

The Stage was rammed with an up for it enthusiastic crowd and plenty of people keen to be papped!

Over at the Old Coach House the crowd there were enjoying some great live tunes from local band Undercovered – there are regular gigs at the pub if you like live music so keep an eye on our Gig Guide.

You can view all our Paparazzi pics on facebook.

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Returning for her ninth consecutive year on the judging panel, it could be said that Amanda Holden is the Louis Walsh of Britain’s Got Talent. It could be said, but it won’t be as, whilst the Irish front teeth sucker (get your falsies sorted Lou) trots out the usual “Kettering/Felixstowe/Lewisham (delete as appropriate) will be proud of you” pointless critique, Amanda actually has something to say.

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Having performed at the Royal Variety Performance herself, and with a successful career as a singer, actress and presenter, Amanda feels she’s earned her right to remain on the panel as she’s covered every single genre of the business. “Except radio,” she laughs, “I want to be in The Archers!”

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Having kept her seat warm for the last nine years, Amanda has seen lots of changes to the judging line up but admits that she feels the current panel (of her, Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams) is the best yet – “I was really fond of Michael McIntyre but I think David is second to none.” And whilst Simon Cowell appears to encourage and enjoy friction amongst his female colleagues on the X Factor (just think Sharon Osbourne and Dannii Minogue; botox needles at dawn), it’s clear that Amanda, a self-proclaimed ‘girl’s girl’, is having none of that nonsense. “I think Simon hoped [Alesha joining] would be awkward for me, but it’s turned out that we are a sisterhood and strong together. I am really fond of her and she laughs at all my jokes, so double bonus!”

Amanda’s choice of outfits have certainly hit the headlines over the past few years and she’s the first to admit that she hasn’t always got it right. “Oh my God, I have made some heinous mistakes!” she laughs. “I remember the first ever audition, I had no stylist and I wore a blouse and a pair of jeans. When I look back, my top was the wrong way round! It’s a famous clip, it’s the time where we saw Paul Potts!

“I’ve worn fishnet tops, bright pink dresses and I’ve got out of a car with my Spanx showing. There have been some hideous things! On This Morning I forgot my nipple covers and Phillip Schofield found them and we played a game of throwing them at the wall to see how long they stuck!”

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Although she’s ‘been there and seen that’ over the years at BGT, Amanda is really excited about the talent this year. “I like the eccentric acts like a guy who brought on a mannequin wearing a blue ballet dress, or a guy who went round on an organ.” And with acts like a hypnotising dog (who you can see for yourself in person (or dog) at the Solstice Comedy night on May 29) to a girl with a hula hoop that defies gravity and a woman singing about her love for eggs, there’s plenty to keep Amanda coming back for more which is good as she admits she’s prepared to resort to devious tactics to keep her job. “How would I change Simon’s mind? Probably blackmail, threats, and slowly poisoning him, little things like that. I would turn Britain’s Got Talent into Game of Thrones. I’ll be back next year, don’t you worry about that!” And somehow we don’t doubt it!

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TOMORROWLAND Cast: George Clooney, Britt Robertson, Hugh Laurie Director: Brad Bird

For every child lucky enough to go to a Disney park – like myself to Orlando multiple times – Tomorrowland was probably the themed area that stands out in memory the most, with the Space Mountain roller-coaster being the pinnacle of attractions.

And now – building on ride-based movies such as Pirates of the Caribbean, The Haunted Mansion, and the rumoured It’s a Small World – acclaimed The Incredibles and Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol director Brad Bird is bringing this magical land to life for the ‘House of Mouse’.

Written by World War Z, Star Trek: Into Darkness and Lost scribe Damon Lindelof, this sci-fi adventure sees George Clooney star as genius inventor Frank Walker, who crosses paths with curious teenager Casey (Britt Robertson, star of forthcoming Nicholas Sparks romance The Longest Ride), and together they embark on a mission to unearth the secrets of this mystery place that exists somewhere in time and space.

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Brit star Tom Hardy headlines this reimagining of the brutal action series that brought Mel Gibson to prominence. In this apocalyptic story set across a stark desert landscape in the furthest reaches of our planet, Max (Hardy) – mourning the loss of his wife and child – teams up with the strong-willed Furiousa (Charlize Theron), as they battle for survival where almost everyone is stark-raving crazy, fighting for the necessities of life.

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When it comes to Hollywood disaster movies they’re usually more ‘miss’ than ‘hit’ – but with reliable action-man Dwayne Johnson headlining, this could prove to be watchable blockbuster fare. In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California – so large that the tremors can be heard on the East Coast – a rescue-chopper pilot (Johnson) makes a dangerous journey into the disaster zone in order to rescue his estranged daughter.

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SPOOKS: THE GREATER GOOD

THE AGE OF ADALINE

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This spy-thriller is just one of several TV-turned-film adaptations due out this summer – US comedydrama Entourage is due out in June – with Peter Firth returning as Harry Pearce for this movie version of the popular British series which ran from 2002-2011. Game of Thrones’ Kit Harington co-stars.

Gossip Girl’s Blake Lively (Savages) stars as a woman who is rendered ageless after an accident at the turn of the twentieth century.

But after years of a solitary life, she meets a man (Nashville’s Michiel Huisman) who might be worth losing her immortality for. Harrison Ford co-stars in this romantic-drama.

Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow and Rebel Wilson and co. are back in this Elizabeth Banks-directed sequel to the highly-popular comedymusical. This time the stakes are raised for collegiate a cappella group the Barden Bellas – as they enter an international competition no American team has won before.

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A ROYAL NIGHT OUT

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We get to see the first flutters of romance for our very own Queen, in this loosely-based-on-trueevents comedy-drama.

On VE Day in 1945 – as peace extends across Europe – princesses Elizabeth (Sarah Gadon) and Margaret (Bel Powley) are allowed a rare excursion out, to revel in the exciting celebrations.

Sam Rockwell (Iron Man 2) and Jared Harris (Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows) star in the modern re-imagining of the cult 1982 supernatural horror. When a family’s suburban home is invaded by evil spirits, they must come together to rescue the youngest daughter when she is taken by terrifying apparitions.

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AVENGERS – AGE OF ULTRON (12A)

Avengers: The Age of Ultron has just raised the bar once again – with director Joss Whedon managing to craft the best Marvel superhero movie to date.

As Marvel’s ‘Phase Two’ of its superhero juggernaut nears to an end (there’s just Ant-Man to follow in July) you have to give immense credit to the consistency of their product.

Now they’ve arguably blitzed their whole catalogue with this sequel to the Avengers, with Whedon deserving props for providing equal prominence to a myriad of superheroes by intertwining several plot points – with a satisfying equilibrium of humour and emotion – along with oodles of fan service that will take geeks to Marvel heaven.

Throw in the special effects and you have to take a step back and realise how freakin’ hard it is to bring all this together in a two hourplus film – and pull off a darker, more complex, well-crafted film so effectively.

So to get the geek bit out of the way, here goes: Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr), Captain America (Chris Evans), Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), Ultron (James Spader), Quicksilver (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), The Vision (Paul Bettany), War Machine (Don Cheadle), Nick Fury (Samuel L Jackson), Agent Hill (Cobie Smulders), Heimdall (Idris Elba), Falcon (Anthony Mackie), Baron Wolfgang von Strucker (Thomas Kretschmann), Ulysses Klaw (Andy Serkis), Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell), Erik Selvig (Stellan Skarsgard), HYDRA, SHIELD, more infinity stones, a mid-credit’s (but no end credits) ‘stinger’, back stories for lesser characters like Hawkeye, and the ‘Hulk Buster’ armour – all crammed into one film.

When billionaire tech expert Tony Stark/Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr) and nuclear physicist Dr Bruce Banner/Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) use the power of an infinity stone (attached

to Loki’s scepter) to try and create artificial intelligence in an attempt to create a powerful security army things go awry, and the evil superrobot Ultron (James Spader) is created, with disgruntled superpowered Maximoff siblings Quicksilver (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) by his side.

The Avengers then face their toughest battle to date, particularly when Scarlet Witch manipulates some of the team – including Hulk (who is again awesome) being brainwashed which culminates in Tony Stark using the aforementioned ‘Hulk Buster’ armour in one intense action scene – and leaves the group of superheroes in complete disarray.

But it’s the balance of the movie (that moves along at a fairly brisk pace with very few lulls) that is one of its endearing qualities, with a truly noteworthy blend of action, humour – see multiple Downey Jr gags and a great Thor ‘hammer’ scene – and surprising sentiment, showcased by Banner and Rominov/Black Widow’s burgeoning relationship.

There are some similarities with the first film’s final battle – which might be a bit like déjà vu for some people’s tastes – but several emotive moments during the finale changes the whole face of the Avengers, and sets it up interestingly for ‘Phase Three’, starting with Captain America: Civil War next year – which could include a mid-teen Spider-Man. But one ‘spine-tingling’ pivotal movie-stealing moment undoubtedly comes via a confined amphitheatre, where Ultron (who is a computer-generated marvel by the way) and his multi-hundredstrong army of robots pin the heavily-outnumbered Avengers inside – leading to a slow-motion battle that will make ‘fanboy’ dreams come true.

If you’re not a fan of the Marvel universe, feel free to knock a mark off, but Whedon’s ‘vision’ has been so impressively implemented that – coupled with his astounding abilities to piece this blockbuster together – now puts him up there with the industry’s best, as the Marvel multi-billion dollar box-office machine shows no signs of abating.

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BATTLEFIELD: HARDLINE (XB1/PS4/360/PS3/PC)

With more than a hint of Miami Vice and Bad Boys, EA has provided possibly the most interesting Battlefield iteration since Bad Company 2 – but is it the best?

The easiest way to answer that is down to your personal preference, as the single-player crime-inspired campaign offers the best storyline in quite some time for the series – complete with satisfying stealth-inspired arrests – but new multiplayer additions (grappling hook and zip line for example) may be a bit too innovative for its own good for hardcore fans.

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But major plaudits need to be thrown at Dead Space developers Visceral for providing a shooter that offers plenty of street ‘smarts’ - therefore, CSI: Battlefield seriously deserves your attention. Bad boys what you gonna do?

MORTAL KOMBAT X (XB1/PS4/360/PS3/PC)

Mortal Kombat has long lived in the shadow of the Street Fighter series, but this tenth iteration provides the most in-depth instalment yet – boasting an impressive roster of fighters, glossy visuals and a silky smooth combat system.

You can go old-school as Johnny Cage or Sonya Blade, or even play as a new character like their daughter Cassie Cage (even though you can’t beat Sub-Zero), but it’s the character visuals, long list of moves and of course, the fatalities, which really add the polish.

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Some character models aren’t up to scratch, and the story mode is only more than passable – but with a combat engine this good who cares. ‘X’ marks the spot for the best next-gen fighting game.

BORDERLANDS: THE HANDSOME COLLECTION (X1/PS4)

If you’ve never played the acclaimed Borderlands 2 or its spin-off Pre-sequel before – then next-gen is undoubtedly the best way to experience it.

This smoother and prettier package may seem like a bit of a cash-in – and is arguably a bit pricey if you’ve played both before – but there really is no better way to watch Handsome Jack’s reign and rise to power.

Boasting up to potentially a hundred hours worth of sandbox action on Pandora and its moon, this action role-playing shooter includes all campaign add-ons – along with great character customisation.

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DARK SOULS II: SCHOLAR OF THE FIRST SIN (PS4/X1/PS3/360/PC)

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.

The 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 Drangleic. Throw in appetising DLC and additional in-game features, then this special edition experience competently expands on Dark Souls lore – despite the frustrating death penalties that will leave you virtually thumping the wall.

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RIDE (PS4/XB1/PS3/360/PC)

This passionate game is a fascinating step in the right direction for development studio Milestone – with plenty of biking fan service.

With more than 100 bikes over four different categories – Superbikes, Supersports, Naked and Historical Bikes – and some very impressive handling mechanics and artificial intelligence, this is one of the best of its ilk if you want to go beyond MotoGP. It’s hampered by some niggling issues – like loading times, odd visual problems and too few tracks – but its customisation options add longevity, which makes this title well worth the ride.

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BLADESTORM: NIGHTMARE (X1/PS4)

If you’re looking for a uniquely different strategy within the fascinating setting of the Hundred Years War – then this is something well worth sharpening your blade for.

It might only be a glossier version of the original game on the 360/PS3 – with some new fantasy-influenced modes and a HD coating – but there’s an endearing quality as your mercenary leads an army of either English or French persuasion.

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Its progression system is rewarding with the right amount of effort in this tactical hack ‘n’slasher – which has too much charm to be a gaming bad dream.

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Local guy Jake Maguire has made it through to the semi finals of new ITV show Ninja Warrior UK after taking on the toughest obstacle course on television!

Already a smash hit show in the USA, Sweden, Malaysia and Japan, Ninja Warrior UK is hosted by Ben Shephard, Rochelle Humes and Chris Kamara. It’s billed as ‘the ultimate test of strength, speed and courage’ and Jake is one of 250 competitors who signed up for the show.

The 33 year-old security engineer for Brittania Fire & Security in Yaxley competed on the second episode and made it through to the semi finals which will be shown this month.

Jake is a big of fan of these type of shows and couldn’t wait to apply when he heard it was being launched here in the UK. Brought up in Stamford but now living in Hampton he’s always been keen on Martial Arts and body building and trains at Premiere Fitness in Hampton and Rhinos gym in Stamford.

Contestants from all walks of life ranging from 'Have a Go Heroes' to 'Superhuman Athletes' are invited to take on the challenges of the course.

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Jake told ESP – “When I was accepted I watched the American version online and got a little worried as everyone on it is quite athletic and I’m a larger build so I thought I might struggle.

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“I was amazed – I did so much better than I expected – it was an amazing feeling getting to the top of the wall and pressing the button!

I was more worried about controlling my nerves than tackling the course and was just focussed on trying to compose myself. When it was over it was one of the moments when you think, ‘Did I just do that?’”

The new show saw some contestants like Jake superbly execute the course while others spectacularly failed, crashing out of the course into the water below. Each part is laden with jaw-dropping challenges as the contestants attempt to complete three punishing and potentially hilarious stages.

“You only get to see the course when you do it,” explains Jake, “there are no practice runs.

You can’t really prepare.

“I’ve had such amazing support and feedback – even from people I don’t know. It’s great to see people getting behind you.

“I’ve never done anything like this before. It was nerve wracking but a great experience.

I’m so pleased I did it. I’ve really got the buzz now to do something more.”

Watch the semi finals of Ninja Warrior UK featuring our own local lad Jake Maguire on ITV on Saturday May 16 or May 23 at 7pm.

Go Jake!

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SKY’S THE LIMIT FOR ASH LEY’S GTR

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ocal lad Ashley Barham is a very lucky boy indeed. Not only does he work at McLaren where he paints their supercars but he’s also the proud owner of one of the best pound for pound sports saloons money can buy.

His 1994 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR is all about grunt, noise and downright speed. The Skyline is a petrol head’s wet dream and the numbers 2.6 twin turbo, straight six and four wheel drive get me very excited too.

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GTR drivers often get labelled with the boy racer tag but Ashley’s quick to put the record straight with me on this one. “We are not all boy racers! My car definitely turns heads, I will admit I do drive hard but only when the road conditions suit and it’s safe to do so. I am planning a few track days this year with NASU Racing and that’s when I can enjoy the car on the limit.

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“Unfortunately there are a lot of stereotypes attached to owning this type of car but for us, and many other enthusiasts we just enjoy meeting up, sharing ideas and making general banter.”

Ashley’s love of the GTR is unconditional. The Nissan’s his pride and joy and this means the

car never goes without and is always being modified. He imported the GTR from Japan in 2013 and it’s been putting a huge smile on his face ever since – except for one moment maybe.

“Last July at Baston Car & Bike Show my engine let go, resulting in a full bottom end rebuild. A good friend of mine Dean Buxton at Chapel Motors is an expert with Japanese cars and was able to rebuild it and upgrade a lot of the parts. While the engine was out I re-sprayed the whole car in a threestage pearl white, which is the same used in the R35 GTR. I finished it off with the addition of a few carbon fibre bits.

“I thought nothing of getting the engine rebuilt and re-painting the car. I’ve always wanted a Skyline from a young age and I love everything about her, so she gets the best treatment. It doesn’t matter what mood I’m in, when I start her up and drive my mood is instantly changed.

“Most of my friends are into the car scene and I love nothing more than meeting up with them and going for a drive where we discuss different ideas and plans for our cars. I've made so many friends

through car meets and shows across the UK.” Ashley’s definitely got the love bug for his car and I don’t blame him.

I’m always keeping abreast of the latest modifications to be released for my car and only last week I sacrificed my weekly food shop just so I could get a headlight upgrade for her! Ashley’s no different when it comes to investing in his beloved wheels.

“A car is never finished once you start tinkering with it. Ideas are constantly evolving and my GTR is still a long way off from being how I want it. She currently stands me at £15k and there’s lots of modifications and upgrades still to make.

“Currently she’s running 480bhp with 1.2 bar of boost. She’s been mapped by MGT Racing, with uprated turbos, HKS induction, 3" down pipe, de-cat and cat back.

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As we approach the start of classic car show season around the region I’m delighted to see Peterborough City Council is staging its second Classic and Vintage Vehicle Show.

It was the inaugural year in 2014 and approximately 500 vehicles were on display at the weekend show on The Embankment with more than 4,000 people visiting.

This year’s eclectic gathering takes place on September 5 and 6 and once again it’ll be free entry for vehicles and the public. It’s a family event, so expect to see dozens of craft and other stalls accompanied by hot food choices and live on stage entertainment.

The show is open to classic and vintage cars, motorcycles, scooters, commercial vehicles, agricultural vehicles, buses, military vehicles and practically anything else with wheels!

You can register your vehicle on the city council’s website www.peterborough.gov.uk/leisure_and_culture/events_and_festivals/ classic_and_vintage_vehicles.aspx

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May 16 and 17 will see the first MCN Festival of Motorcycling taking place at the Peterborough showground. This event replaces the old BMF rally and promises to be bigger and better than anything seen before.

The manufacturer’s village is filling up fast and local guys Wheels Motorcycles will be there in force with a large display of models from all the franchises they represent including the one in Fengate. With summer fast approaching there’s never been a better time to get yourself out on two wheels!

The MCN Festival of Motorcycling will celebrate 60 years of Motor Cycle News and this means we can expect to be in motorbike paradise with trade stands, retail opportunities and special guests – as well as the very best in modern, classics, customs, off-road or race machinery.

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

For more info visit www.mcnfestival.com and www.wheelsmotorcycles.co.uk

IMPERIAL ARE AWARD WINNERS! Imperial Commercials Peterborough, Norwich & Spalding have swept the board in the MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd annual Dealer of the Year Awards.

They took three awards in the competition, firstly being crowned Dealer of the Year in the competitive medium dealer category, recognising the staff’s tireless dedication to customer service.

Secondly, and for the third year running, Peterborough achieved Gold in the UTP (Up Time Principal) awards achieving 100% of all points available.

This award firmly cements Peterborough as an outstanding supplier of service to customers and one of the best dealers in the network, nationwide.

Thirdly, their Norwich branch achieved Silver in the UTP category. www.imperialcommercials.co.uk

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

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Go GReen this may As you may already know, it's time for Peterborough's Green Festival again with 2015's event set to be bigger and better than before so take a look at my top Eco beauty products as Go Green approaches (May 23-31).

We're all concerned about ingredients such as parabens and synthetic fragrances in our everyday cosmetics and nowadays there are so many green/organic products available we can all afford to be fussy about what we put on our skin and hair.

Liz Earle Skin Tonic, £14.50 is one of my everyday essentials and all round brilliant skincare product.

Not only does it actually do what it says it's going to; soothe, refresh and brighten your skin but Liz Earle is a brand that's passionate about ethics and using only quality, safe ingredients. They never use genetically engineered ingredients and work closely with their harvesters to ensure they bring you the best plant oils and extracts. This skin tonic includes aloe vera, chamomile and cucumber all of which are naturally active ingredients. I know I'm a fan!

Available at John Lewis in Queensgate or online at www.lizearle.com.

Neal's Yard Remedies, Bee Lovely Hand Cream, £10, not only helps soften your hands but also helps save the bees. Organic honey is blended with energising orange essential oil to nourish skin and lift the spirits. They believe that beauty should be natural not synthetic which has been at the heart of

their business for over 30 years. They were one of the first companies to raise awareness of natural remedies for skin and body when they opened their 1st shop in Covent Garden.

Lily Lolo Mineral Cosmetics produce delicate face and eye powders using pure crushed minerals and no chemicals, dyes or fillers. Best when applied with a Kabuki brush as the bristles are shaped specifically for buffing them into the skin. The minerals, including zinc oxides, have a healing effect on the skin making them ideal for sensitive complexions. In my opinion their best buy is the foundation, £12. It leaves skin looking wonderfully healthy and fresh with a natural coverage. Rumour has it that Denise Van Outen is a fan too!

TanOrganic is the world's first and only Eco-certified self tanning brand meaning they use at least 95% natural ingredients, no GMO's, parabens, phenoxyethanol and no testing on animals. Not only do they produce a great range including Self Tanning Oil, £24.99 and a Duo Bronzer £29.99, but they've also just been shortlisted for The Green Product Award in this year’s Green Awards; an Irish based award that celebrates excellence in sustainability and environmental awareness.

TanOrganic is the perfect alternative to 'traditional' fake tans due to its organic and natural formula as well as being ethically made. Available at Superdrug, Holland & Barrett or online at www.tanorganic.co.uk.

With all these products to choose from you'll be totally organic from top to toe in no time! The future’s bright. The future’s organic!

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Inspired by the unique combination of nature & science, the NuTREE complex targets the scalp and hair both inside and out. With anti-irritant properties to balance and protect the scalp, moisture is preserved to keep hair nourished from room to tip, preventing long term damage.

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hink about how you feel when you’ve been stuck indoors, or the office, car etc for a good length of time. Apart from the lack of sunlight, fresh air and nature’s energy we may also be exposed daily to the unnatural air conditioning. We also have noise pollution from TV, radio, electrical stuff (think about the fridge or the freezer with its low buzz), people talking, telephones ringing, mobile phone ring tones or text tones, cars, buses, lorries…the list goes on.

Without realising it this unnatural way of living may be robbing you of energy and the happy hormones that give us a pick-me-up. Rather we find that low mood, low energy and lack of enjoyment in life are an all too common complaint!

Whilst there are numerous studies that are proving the benefits of nature on our health we don’t need to wait for science to tell us, I’m sure we all know very well how much better we feel being outdoors for a time, even if it is a 15 minute tea break in our day.

As kids many of us knew nothing else but being outside for hours on end and then only coming in to get some grub. We would have to be grabbed almost kicking and screaming to come back in the house at night. Today our technological world is robbing our youngsters and many adults of our forgotten green therapy and its benefits.

Reconnection to nature is a reconnection to ourselves and nothing in our technological world

‘...I’m sure we all know very well how much better we feel being outdoors...’

Being in nature whether taking a walk, gardening, sitting on a bench, walking on sand or in the woods, forest, a local park or sitting in awe of a mountain range may help us to reduce our fight or flight stress hormones, calm our nervous system, clear our thinking, lift our self-esteem and much more.

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will ever recreate this. Nature provides us with a natural sensory stimulation that can help support health and wellbeing and elevate our mood. No doubt about it we can be far more naturally creative when we have spent time in nature.

Many find that they’re more productive in their life

when they spend more time in natural surroundings and some of that spent alone in the peace and quiet.

Don’t create a nature deficit disorder do what you can to grab this free therapy as and when you can.

In Health, Karen www.karendevine.co.uk Karen is a Peterborough based Registered Nutritional Therapist, Registered Colonic Hydrotherapists, Naturopath and coach.

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True Grit... and sand!

Hats off to him, this guy’s got some bottle!

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arren Grigas from Thorney has been a familiar face in ESP modelling on our fashion pages, but 11 months ago he set himself the challenge of completing the toughest footrace on earth, the Marathon des Sables (MdS). He’s done it and raised more than £17,000 for Stamford based charity Anna’s Hope in the process.

Listening to Darren tell us all about this toughest of adventures, all we can say is – respect!

To us it sounds like 156 miles and six days of sheer hell. Try sleeping in the desert on a rug thrown over rocks in an open tent with the sand and wind whistling through, then running for hours with sleep deprivation and blisters, tackling uphill climbs, trudging through sand dunes all in scorching temperatures then followed by the cold and dark.

“The lowest point was being completely drained, in total blackness, 53 miles in on the longest day with still another hour to go,” Darren recalls. “I hit the wall and was literally staggering and crawling and had to use an energy gel which was for the next day just to get through – but there was never a question of not finishing, even then.”

Just a few days prior to leaving for the MdS Darren’s friend and colleague at the web design company he works for had sadly passed away and the thought of Jamie, as well as little Anna Hughes (the little girl that Anna’s Hope was launched in memory of) watching over him, really helped spur him on at that low point.

He finally came a very respectable 151st out of around 1,330 joining an elite band of ‘ultra runners’ to complete this truly gruelling challenge. Nearly a hundred didn’t finish at all but we never doubted Darren would see it through as we’d watched him grow ever more determined over the past year.

Trained by Rory Coleman, who was also supporting the renowned explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes to complete the race for Marie Curie, Darren shared a tent with the guys and says it was the experience of a lifetime.

“I can’t really pin down one best bit it was just such an incredible experience.

“It’s so much more than just running. The whole experience is really, really tough but amazing. At the end of a long day watching Ranulph make it over the finish line was a big relief each time and great to see him do it and be OK. He’s such a humble guy.”

Since Darren returned he’s been given a hero’s welcome, often by people he doesn’t even know. Sporting his Marathon des Sables finisher’s T-shirt and medal he’s even stopped by a jogger keen to shake his hand while we take some photos.

“I guess the biggest gain for me has been the mental strength, knowing you really can do it.

The ripple effect of this is what’s been truly rewarding though.

“All the messages of support, the sense of pride and people telling me I’ve inspired them has all been pretty overwhelming. What’s made it worth it is what it’s done for others rather than just for me personally. It was my challenge to start with but the fundraising has gone on to help Anna’s Hope and other kids and raise awareness of the charity, local businesses have gained promotion, people – even some I don’t know – have been telling me I’ve inspired them to change. It’s all really humbling.”

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Carole Hughes from Anna’s Hope told ESP – “One of the benefits in running a charity in addition to making a positive difference to the lives of others is the amazing people you meet who want to help the charity. Darren is one of those amazing people.

“On behalf of Anna's Hope we want to thank Darren for his fantastic contribution to the charity and thank all those who sponsored and supported him. Every penny will go to funding the Anna's Hope Therapy Team which is part of a pioneering new service called Brainbow that provides neuro rehabilitation for children in the region with a brain tumour.”

You’d think he’d be kicking back with a beer but we fear Darren’s just getting started!

“I’m looking forward to not having to run 70 miles a week but I won’t be stopping. I’m already signed up for the Rat Race Dirty Weekend and will be doing the course twice, I'll be running 69 miles in a day the length of Hadrian's Wall in a few weeks time, my biggest ever run. Then I have a 180 miles cross country bike ride in July and the RideLondon-Surrey 100.”

Watch out Bear Grylls we reckon our guy’s gunning for your slot!

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AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY TOPICAL Well what an election campaign it's been. Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right and here I am stuck in the middle of having to come up with something vaguely satirical about it. I think my favourite moments during the election campaigns have been when the leaders of the respective parties try and make a joke in an attempt to prove they're one of us. Nigel Farage started his UKIP party political broadcast a few weeks ago by borrowing a Monty Python catchphrase – ‘And now for something completely different’. Only, it wasn't because he wasn't dressed up in women's clothing or as a lumberjack, or even as Mr Creosote. He still had his normal grey pinstriped suit on and was sat behind a desk, rather than doing a silly walk along the British border at Dover to keep everyone out but his foreign wife. Plus if old Nige was such a massive fan of Monty Python, then he would've insisted that at least one of the televised leader debates would’ve been conducted like the 'Four Yorkshiremen' sketch with them all sitting around in big wicker chairs, smoking cigars and trying to outdo each other, which let's face it would be a lot more entertaining then seeing them stand uncomfortably behind a lectern. Of course, there's another famous Monty Python sketch I'd like to see them take part in and that's the 'Fish Slapping Dance'. Who can honestly say they wouldn't secretly like to lightly slap Cameron, Milliband, Clegg and Farage in the face with two small pilchards three or four times before clobbering them with a large halibut?

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The Funhouse team return to the South Holland Centre, Spalding with Wes Zaharuk – expect the unexpected from one of the zaniest comics on the circuit! The bill also includes Barry Dodds who brings some cheeky Geordie observational humour to the mix along with Lost Voice Guy and compere Spiky Mike.Tickets are £10 in advance on www.funhousecomedy.co.uk

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Following a hugely popular performance at The Cresset in 2013, Lee Nelson is back with a brand new show. Ingenious comedy and hilarious characters expected in this best selling tour, Suited and Booted.You may have seen him host Live at The Apollo or caught him singing on The X Factor! Tickets are £21.50 on 01733 265705.

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After covering weighty issues like death, love, religion and spam javelins, ‘The King of Edinburgh’ (List) is in a frivolous mood with this show about daftness, whether the term ‘cool comedian’ is an oxymoron, bouncing joyously on the sofa and how Herring’s whole career is a failed attempt to top a piece of visual slapstick comedy he came up with at 16. Tickets for his show at the Key Theatre are £16 on 01733 207239.

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The new comedy nights at the Theatre Lounge, Stamford Corn Exchange in Stamford has one of the best up and coming talents in the country headlining this month with Julian Deane dishing out some seriously great gags. Support comes from Lenny Sherman and Francis Foster, two of the fastest rising comedians on the London circuit, with host, top MC Jason Stampe. Tickets are only £6 in advance and available from www.grasshopperproductions.co.uk

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Headliner Paul Tonkinson is a former Big Breakfast presenter and Michael McIntyre’s official tour support act. Support comes from the brilliant Jeff Innocent with his no-nonsense razor sharp East End flavoured comedy and Scottish Comedian of the Year Larry Dean plus hilarious Kiwi compere TJ McDonald. Get up close and personal at the last event of the season, capacity is limited so book early!

Tickets are £13 advance on 01733 265705 or £15 on the door.

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The new comedy nights at Radius above the Solstice bring us a real treat this month with Krystynna Lennon and Hypnodog! The 2 hour show features Princess herself, as seen on Britain’s Got Talent. Already a massive hit at Leeds and Reading Festivals don’t miss this one! Tickets are £15 (group discounts available) from the venue.

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

Barry Fry, a man who has over the course of 55 years been a player, manager, chairman, owner and now Director of Football. The guy lives and breathes the game in every sense, but on turning the big 70, has the boy from Bedford mellowed with age, and does he now intend to put his feet up? I spoke to the man himself exclusively for ESP… Why did it not work out at Manchester United?

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“I think a lot of the media tried to create a story that the reason I failed as a player was because of Sir Matt Busby and that he didn’t look after me properly, but there is only one reason that I didn’t make it at Manchester United and that is Barry Fry.

Barry and Neil celebrate Firstly, congratulations on your 70th birthday, have the years flown by?

“Certainly. I was football mad all throughout my school life and I was very fortunate to play for the Bedford and District School and of course London schools. I represented England schoolboys six times and scored five times. One of those goals came at Wembley Stadium in front of 95,000 people when we beat Scotland 5-3.”

You’ve been in the game for over 55 years now, would you ever have thought you’d have such longevity in football?

“I was a player for 15 years, a manager for 31 years and DOF for the last nine, it is unbelievable really.

I’ve loved football since I was a real nipper. The first team I ever supported funnily enough was Wolverhampton Wanderers and the reason behind that choice is when I was nine-years-old they were the first team to be on television so they were the first side that I saw. Billy Wright was my favourite player.

Later on in life, I met Bill and as he was my idol it was quite unbelievable. I was filling my car up at the petrol station in Barnet and he parked alongside me and walked over to say hello. I was so shocked I spilled petrol everywhere.

“I remember that when I left school, all I wanted to do was play football and after playing for England schoolboys, I had a lot of clubs after me. I went up to Manchester and United invited me and my parents there for three days. Nobby Stiles

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was the captain of the youth team and I travelled with the team. Nobby sold me Manchester United. He had so much passion and commitment for that club. There was only one team that I wanted to sign for. It was a big wrench to leave Bedford though. My parents were so supportive of me. They sacrificed a lot for me. I served my apprenticeship at Manchester United and then Sir Matt Busby, the boss at Old Trafford, told me I had unbelievable potential and offered me a full-time contract at the club. I joined in 1960 and signed that pro deal in 1962.”

What was it like meeting Sir Matt Busby and how did the Munich Air Disaster affect not just Manchester United, but you personally?

“It was two years after the Munich Air Disaster when I joined the club and it was a strange atmosphere.

Nobody can ever imagine what a disaster like that can do to people.

The football club was rebuilding at the time. It was a difficult place, but a wonderful place. Sir Matt Busby was a brilliant person. He commanded so much respect. I like to think in my managerial career, I had his philosophy. He encouraged players to go out and express themselves. He relaxed you. He was brilliant with George Best, he handled him great. He was a fatherly figure. I don’t think you appreciate those times; I look back on it fondly.

That club treated you like Kings. It’s not until you leave that you realise just what you had.”

“At first I was dedicated – once I signed pro I was jumping in people’s cars and going to the races and the dogs and going to nightclubs. It was my fault. I don’t blame anyone but myself. That’s why when I entered into management, I wanted to pass on that experience that I gained from the mistakes that I made.

Being a player is such a short career, you have to make the most of it.”

You’ve had many roles in football from a player to a manager, from a manager to an owner and from an owner to a Director of Football, what’s been your favourite period in the game?

“No doubt about it, playing is the best. Unfortunately, my career as a player was cut short due to injury. I count myself lucky to have been in football for so long. Every role has been a challenge but I love every single second of it. I can’t wait to get up in the morning and get into work.”

Now that you’re 70, would you say you’ve mellowed?

“Oh God yes, I have six kids of my own and seven grandchildren and I have a great grandchild. I must admit I was a workaholic. I wasn’t a good Dad, I wasn’t about, I was always working. I cannot begin to tell you how much I enjoy spending time with my grandchildren. I love it. It’s also sad though that I didn’t give that much time to my own kids. I’ve always been a provider and felt that was my responsibility.”

Being owner of a football club, was that a lifetime ambition or a big mistake?

“If I am honest, and I mean brutally honest, it is a bit of a regret looking back. I was hugely fortunate that I was able to get out thanks to Darragh MacAnthony, but I should not have jeopardised my wife and

my kids’ future by hocking my homes, taking my pension early, putting my testimonial against Manchester United into the football club and putting my mother-in-law’s deeds into the bank to enable me to have an overdraft. I shouldn’t have put my family at risk. I did it all because of my love of football. That was totally wrong of me. Trust me, there aren’t many women who would have stood by me after that, in fact I don’t think there is another one out there. We got out of jail and we always seem to, but looking back, it leaves a sour taste. I know that I saved Peterborough United and it makes me very happy to see them flourishing now.”

How did you meet Kirstine (your wife)?

“I was married before for 13 years, we had two kids together Mark and Jane, but we split up because of football. I would always put football first, the family lived in Bedford and I was living in Dunstable and it was whilst I was over visiting my kids that I first met Kirstine. When I asked her out, she said, you can’t, you are married. We were living apart at the time, myself and Anne and to be fair to Anne, she spoke highly of me but said I was addicted to football. Kirstine is different, she comes with me to games, she would wash the kit, cook the lads their dinner. She doesn’t know anything about football mind, she listens to music while the games are on. Kirstine is my best ever signing there is no doubt about that.”

Do you ever see yourself retiring from football?

“No, definitely not. I might get the sack! Myself and Darragh have a great understanding and I am grateful that he kept me on when he came into the club. I like to think I’ve repaid him. When he done the deal he recognised I was an asset to the football club. I love my life as it is, I love going to games and if for whatever reason, Darragh wanted to part the ways, I would stay in football but my lasting ambition is to see Peterborough as an established Championship club. Whatever happens I have had a fantastic time in football.”

NIGHTlife Your guide to the night time scene

MIXOLOGY EXCLUSIVE - MARQUIS HAWKES (BERLIN) Marquis has amassed praise from respected DJs such as Jackmaster, Roman Flügel & Erol Alkan and now this dance music legend will be performing at the Red Room on Friday May 29.

Brought to the attention of the dance music scene with a string of vinyl exclusive productions, a show stealing set at Dimensions Festival, and a massive mix for XLR8R, Marquis has gone from enigmatic breakthrough artist to having one of the busiest schedules in dance music so make sure this one is firmly secured in the diary.

TAKE A LEFT @ NORTH STREET BAR Coined as a DJing event that embraces a wide variety of music genres such as jazz, reggae, indie, world music and beyond, Otis Roberts with very special guest Mark Goodliff, presents ‘Left’, a night that will bring something a little bit different to the Peterborough nightlife scene, and if you like BBC 6 Music you will love this! Head to the North Street Bar on Saturday May 16. Entry’s free and the night kicks off at 10pm.

great chance for people with learning difficulties and their careers to meet new people and party the night away. Tickets are £4 in advance from the Peterborough Council for Voluntary Services (PCVS) on Lincoln Road or £5 on the door.

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TECH NOIR 1ST BIRTHDAY On Saturday May 2, Tech Noir celebrate their 1st Birthday with an 11 hour day and night house music event from 5pm - 11pm. The boys will be taking over the outside courtyard of the Lord Burghley in Stamford and DJs include Sam Wakeham, Jack Bettinson, Andy Mansfield, Lloyd Thompson and guest Mikel Kelso. The after party is held at Voodoo Lounge, an underground basement club below Mama Liz’s in Stamford. Expect some serious underground beats with an extended licence right though until 4am.

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DJ MIKEL KELSO @ THE PEAR TREE Local house DJ Adam Woolfe returns for his monthly residency at The Pear Tree in Stamford on Saturday May 9 and this time he’s joined by DJ Mikel Kelso who’s played at the legendary Mint Club and O2 Academy in Leeds alongside the likes of Miguel Campbell, Cristoph and MK. It’s sure to be another good night for house heads.

K KLASS – LAST BANK HOLIDAY Take a trip back to the 90s with a class act – K Klass! Spinning some sounds at the Solstice on Saturday May 23 from 10pm, this legendary electronic music act will bring back some serious music memories for the ravers amongst us! Entry’s free.

Get down to the Solstice on Saturday May 2 for some dance

Catch Russell and co playing at the Solgarden, Solstice, on both bank holiday Sundays – Sunday May 2 and Sunday May 24.

Entry’s £3 for the Solgarden but for access to all the bars and to avoid the queues, buy a special queue jump wristband from the venue for £15.

RHYTHM DISTRICK MUSIC MAYHEM! Kick starting the month there’s the much-anticipated Rhythm Districk vs. The Dirty House Wives. Bringing you the best in tech, deep and funky house are DJ Adams, Lee Haslam, Chris Young, take on two of the Dirty House Wives crew, Zoe Roberts and Helena Julia on Saturday May 2 10pm – 3am at The Pear Tree in Stamford. Free entry.

We also can’t wait for the Rhythm Districk Summer Sessions at the Solgarden on Friday May 29, 9pm – 3am. This is Rhythm Districk’s debut in Peterborough and the terrace is the ideal place for the boys to put their own spin in a great venue!

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LAVA LAMP CLUB NIGHT The popular Lava Lamp Club Night is back on Wednesday May 13 at Halo from 8pm -1am. The night is a

floor classics with a Shades of Rhythm live DJ set hosted by Jo G and Rayan Gee. Entry’s free before midnight so try and get there early.

Shades nights are as popular now as they were in their 90’s heyday.

House Proud is back with a vengeance this May with two floor filling events. Bringing some serious beats back to the terrace at the Solstice, local legend Russell James, along with other seriously talented DJs, will be treating revellers to a night of house music that’s made House Proud a popular and respected night in Peterborough.

OFF THE CUFF Join resident DJs Julz, Terry G and Glen McCully with special guest Paul Davis for a night of soul, funk and groovy tunes at The Sports Lounge, Peterborough, on Saturday May 9. Kicking off at 8pm - 2am, Off The Cuff is a night we highly recommend if you want to enjoy some 60s and 70s funky tunes!

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INTRODUCING… Adam Smith of Rhythm Districk What’s your background in the scene?

What’s the vibe and crowd like?

“I've been DJing for some time now and it all started when I won the DJKO Competition at the legendary Cafe En Seine in Peterborough.”

“We have a crazy crowd with lots of regulars and people travelling in from adjoining towns and cities to Stamford. The vibe is fun, down to earth and people tend to rock up straight to the dance floor and not leave till closing.”

What can we expect at your nights music wise?

“Rhythm Districk focuses on the funkier end of house music traversing different sub-genres such as disco, house, tech & deep house, lively and upbeat tempo and vibe with lots of funk, tough beats and baselines.“

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What have been the highlights so far?

“We’ve made some good friends along the way and I’m now excited to be joining forces with the Solstice / Solgarden,

which, in my view, is Peterborough’s most diverse and probably best venue. I can't wait to get on the decks there.”

What do you think of the current scene?

“The scene is the strongest it’s been in years, with some great characters and a variety of styles of music within the house spectrum. Venues that were previously commercial are now taking on credible house events and DJs which is great to us house heads and new people discovering the scene.”

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

The 13th Bourne Festival takes place on the weekend of June 5 - 7. Organised by Bourne Round Table, the festival’s proven to be a really popular social event for the area.

There’s a fairground on site and plenty of food to add to the 80 real ales and 25 ciders to choose from, and a huge list of live music for you to see.

The event starts on Friday evening at 7pm with music from Vigilantes, Albion and Walkway.

Saturday starts at midday with a very impressive line up: Undercovered followed by Mullered At The Mill, BRM, The Brays, Afterlife, Clutchin' At Straws, Revolver and Violet Cities.

What a popular band the Motor City Vipers are. And it’s easy to understand why! I saw them play to a huge audience recently at The Brewery Tap. The 8 piece band just pump out some massive classics from all corners of the soul genre. And the quality of their performance is extremely high, not to mention professional as at the Tap gig, they had to contend with a dodgy sound desk which interfered with their high quality vocals. It must be very distracting to have to contend with that sort of problem but they carried on and eventually the sound was

sorted out. What a brilliant night.

That gig was performed for the Sue Ryder Charity and they have another very deserving charity benefiting from their gig at The Solstice on Saturday July 4. That is SANDS (the Stillbirth charity) and as most of the soul performed by the band comes from the USA, it’s appropriate that the gig is on American Independence Day. MCV dates sell out fast, so If you want tickets for the Motor City Vipers at the Solstice on July 4 call 01733 560231.

Sunday also starts at midday and features Outlaw State, Abel Raise The Cain, Molly's Chamber, Bullit Tooth, The More I See, Maxwell, Hammer & Smith, The Rocket Dogs and finishes at 10pm with Smith & Sons.

Judging by previous years the Bourne Festival has grown each year and camping facilities are being made available by the local Rugby club for those who wish to sample the whole weekend.

For all the info visit www.thebournefestival.com

The North Street Bar is a great venue, particularly late night weekends and on Saturday May 23 they feature a live performance from the increasingly popular and acclaimed Jessie’s Ghost.

The 5 piece band from Kings Lynn play mainly acoustic pop and folk and are highly in demand. They’re sure to once again pack out North Street Bar with their acoustic band set and with free admission on Saturday May 23 at 11pm, so I suggest you arrive early.

For over 30 years, Bon Jovi have been a massive presence on the music scene. And for half that time Bon Giovi (great name!) have established themselves as one of the world’s leading tribute bands to the U.S. rockers. During that time they’ve established a huge fan base and have toured a large part of the world and we have a chance to see the power of a Bon Giovi performance as they appear at the Cresset in Bretton on Wednesday May 27. The band cover every aspect of Bon Jovi’s extensive career – from the greatest hits such as Living On A Prayer, It’s My Life, Bad Medicine, Always and Wanted Dead or Alive through to rare tracks that Bon Jovi haven’t performed for many years.

Fronted by rock vocalist Andrea Ojan, Bon Giovi recreate the real experience of a live Bon Jovi show performing their huge catalogue of songs with energy and authenticity. So if you’ve missed the limited opportunity to see Bon Jovi this could be the closest you’ll get to the real thing!

For tickets, call the Cresset box office on 01733 265705.

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More advance ticket news for a very popular annual event. And this unfortunately will be the last ever Steamin’ Blues at The Nene Valley Railway on Saturday June 13. It started in 2000 and was the brainchild of Hannah Forman, now the General Manager at the railway, and her brother, internationally renowned bass guitarist, Colin Hodgkinson.

Colin’s recently returned from America where he performed with his current band Ten Years After alongside Alice Cooper and The Doobie Brothers on a Monsters of Rock cruise around the USA and Caribbean.

Over time the format for the evening’s remained unchanged – a steam-hauled train with a bar picks up passengers from the stations along the Nene Valley line and transports you to Wansford Station to a marquee where there’s a real ale bar and food.

Over the years, Colin has been the constant and has brought along many of his friends from the music world. Guests have included Zoot Money, Maggie Bell (formerly Stone the Crows), and Dave Kelly (formerly Blues Band).

The line-up for this year so far confirmed includes newcomer Marcus Bonfanti, the amazing lead guitarist from the band that Colin's currently playing with – Ten Years After. Also playing will be drummer Paul Robinson whose career includes many years with Nina Simone and stints with Van Morrison and Eric Bibb. Old Steamin' Blues favourite Zoot Money will be back and saxophonist Rod Mason.

Despite them booking an extra large marquee it’s almost sold out so if you haven’t been before this is your last chance!

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That rock ‘n’ roll eh? Despite a smattering of tabloid journalists announcing the demise of ‘guitar music’, it keeps rearing its wellstyled head to wreak havoc upon stages across the country.

One band who’ve made a career of smashing stages and delighting audiences are called Young Guns. On the cusp of releasing their third album Ones and Zeros and with a headline UK tour scheduled next month, complete with a stop at The Cresset in Peterborough on Monday June 1, they’re ready to get back to flying the flag for rock music.

ESP’s Alex Jones caught up with drummer Ben Jolliffe during their tour in the US to talk about the new album, the new tour and why a depressed astronaut is a perfect choice for an album cover…

So you’re currently coming to the end of a US tour and heading back here, and your third album Ones and Zeros is out next month. You’ve released a few tracks already including one of my favourite songs at the moment, Daylight, how was the recording process for the album this time round?

“It was crazy actually, it was the first time we had a lot of time to actually put together a record and try different ideas. Some of the songs we had written in New York two years ago, we wrote a few in San Francisco, some on tour and some back home in London, so each song has its own time, place and story.

“We didn’t rush things, we wanted to make sure we got it right and that every decision we made was valid. With our last album Bones, it was a bit rushed and even though we were aware we’d been away a while, we had belief in the songs and wanted to make them sound as big as possible. We didn’t want a Bones part two, we wanted to push ourselves.”

The cover art for the new record is great as well, the distraught astronaut, why did you select that image?

“We had so many different ideas, originally, you know, the album’s called Ones and Zeros so we thought, should we go down the binary code route? But we didn’t want to do something so obvious, and then Craig saw that image online somewhere, and it turns out it was a sculpture.

“For me it evokes a feeling of emptiness, it’s this big empty room with this astronaut looking slightly deflated, it really makes you think. If nothing else, we wanted the cover to be striking and that image certainly gets your attention.”

You’re returning to the UK next month and playing The Cresset, what can your fans expect in terms of songs, will they get a lot of new material?

“It’s tough. When we used to go to shows we’d always moan at the bands that would play too much new material, because fans want to hear their favourites.

Obviously we’ll play the new tracks that everyone will have heard, the new single for example, but it’ll be a good mix of old and new.

“We always try and get tracks in the set from every album. We’re looking forward to playing the new stuff, but the older tracks are still great to give a run out as well.”

Young Guns third album Ones and Zeroes is released Monday June 8. The band play the Cresset on Monday June 1, you can purchase tickets from www.cresset.co.uk.

Read our full interview with Young Guns on www.espmag.co.uk.

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THE COURTISANS + GO WITH THE FLOW BLACK HAWK The Fayre Spot, Bretton DOWN Mama Liz's, Stamford LEON THE TUNNEL The Heron, Stanground The Solstice, CIRCA 73 THE LAZOONS Northminster SUN MAY 10 The Dragon, Village Hall, Castor SUN MAY 3 Werrington LIVE BAND KEITH LUCKEY THUNDERHEAD The Swiss Cottage, The Crown, CAPTAIN OBVIOUS GO WITH THE FLOW Lincoln Road The Pear Tree, Woodston The Ostrich, The Crown, Stamford North Street Lincoln Road NEW GENERATION TUE MAY 12 CRASH AND BURN SAT MAY 16 CHILDREN OF NEW GENERATION The Crown, THE REVOLUTION OPEN MIC WITH CRASH AND BURN Lincoln Road ANOTHER GIRL Hubb's Place, JAMES EDMONDS The London Inn, ANOTHER PLANET Whittlesey The Burghley Club, Stamford Charters, Town Bridge SOULED OUT Burghley Square The Golden Fleece, JOE SOLO THE GANGSTERS Stamford CHILDREN OF The Crown, WED MAY 13 The Solstice, THE REVOLUTION Lincoln Road Northminster THE DEAD RINGERS The Cock Inn, ACOUSTIC SESSION Werrington + THE EXPLETIVES SUBWAY 77 WITH GARY INGREY THE OVERDUBS Mama Liz's, Stamford Letter B, Whittlesey The Railway, Ramsey The Cock Inn, EASYER SAID THE FECKIN EEJITS The Dragon, THE FECKIN EEJITS Werrington THU MAY 14 The Peacock, Werrington The Ostrich, London Road SAT MAY 9 North Street OPEN MIC WITH JUNK PUPPETS JAMES EDMONDS The Heron, Stanground TRIPLE J THE HIGH ROLLERS BLAZE BAILEY + The Crown, The Cock Inn, STRINGFINGER + The Swiss Cottage, Lincoln Road Werrington DVP + CLOSED LIZZY ON Woodston CIRCUIT THE LOOSE Mama Liz's, Stamford RED LIONZ BANDS SAT MAY 23 The Swiss Cottage, MON MAY 4 NIGHT Woodston North Street Bar, CJ HATT CHILDREN OF CHARTERS North Street The Swiss Cottage, THE REVOLUTION NEW GENERATION UNPLUGGED Palmerston Arms, CRASH AND BURN Charters, Town Bridge Woodston FRI MAY 15 Oundle Road The Halcyon, CODE RED Westwood STACEY The Heron, Stanground CHILDREN OF DAVISON, WATSON The Crown, THE REVOLUTION AND GATES THE LAZOONS Lincoln Road Prince of Wales The Three Horseshoes, GROUNDED Social Club, Feathers, Castor Werrington Fayre Spot, Bretton Kings Cliffe THE LIMIT Fayre Spot, Bretton

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