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CHEESE ROLLING IN STILTON Cheese Rolling has become an annual May Day event in Stilton! Watch as hundreds of villagers and visitors throng the wide main street to enjoy traditional Bank Holiday entertainments and watch the teams battle it out for the trophy!

You can catch all the action on Monday May 2 in Stilton.

CIRCLES COMMUNITY COURTYARD FESTIVAL

beers, crafts and other goods from across the UK will be on Stamford Town Meadows bringing together independent food and drink companies from Lincolnshire and its neighbouring counties. Entry to the festival will be free of charge so show your support and make the most of another great local foodie event.

BRYAN ADAMS COMES TO PETERBOROUGH Tickets are selling fast as news spreads that the famous Canadian rocker Bryan Adams brings his Get Up Tour to Peterborough on Friday August 5.

Get ready for a fun filled festival and all in aid of a worthy cause too. Put Saturday May 28 in the diary and head to Unit 7, The Courtyard, 27 Norfolk Street in Peterborough for the Circles Community Courtyard Festival.

Circles Network is a UK wide voluntary organisation who work with people of any age who are isolated or at risk of isolation. The event will run from 12pm 6pm to bring communities together through music and entertainment.

The day provides opportunities to introduce new bands and musicians in and around Peterborough, enabling recognition of their talents and their enthusiasm to share and unite the community. For more info email karen.sainthouse@circlesnetwork .org.uk.

STAMFORD FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL We’re sure we’ll be mentioning this wonderful food festival again in more detail, but for now, here’s a gentle reminder to put June 17 – 19 in your diary and make your way to the Stamford Food and Drink Festival.

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A NIGHT OF DIRTY DANCING – THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE SHOW Few films have captured the hearts of a generation like Dirty Dancing and now you can relive the passion, indulge in the romance and celebrate the greatest movie soundtrack of all time at the Key Theatre on Wednesday May 11.

Revel in the moments you loved, the memories you made and music that’s resonated throughout the years with popular songs such as, She’s Like the Wind, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Hey Baby, Wipeout, Do You Love Me, Be My Baby, Hungry Eyes and, of course, the Oscarwinning (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life. Take a trip back to the summer of ’63, and relive Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey’s sizzling performance in the ultimate coming of age romance. Tickets are £20.50 on 01733 207239 or www.vivacity-peterborough.com.

PLENTY OF LAUGHS WITH SPIKE MILLIGAN'S PUCKOON Spike Milligan’s Puckoon is back by popular demand and us lucky theatre goers will get to see this popular and off-the-wall show at the Key Theatre on Thursday May 12. Based on the book by Spike Milligan, this comic masterpiece is an irreverent and hilarious story which takes the mick, celebrates the absurd, and paints a picture of a simple life that borders on the ridiculous. Tickets start from £13 on 01733 207239 or www.vivacity-peterborough.com.

THE BEST OF JIMMY CARR

Jimmy is gathering a selection of his very best jokes along with brand new material for the ultimate comedy show at the Cresset on Tuesday May 17 and again on Tuesday July 5 at the Cresset.

Jimmy Carr’s been on the stand-up scene for a decade and a half now and his new tour will distil everything we love to laugh at and be shocked by, into one incredible, unparalleled night of entertainment.

FOOD AND COMEDY AT THE FAULTY TOWERS EXPERIENCE Fancy dining with a difference? Then the Faulty Towers Dining Experience might be for you!

This unusual and quirky evening runs from Monday May 16 – Saturday May 21 and will give you a chance to experience one of Britain’s best loved comedies up close and personal. As you dine on a three course meal at The Faulty Towers restaurant at the Key Theatre, you’ll become a member of the audience, served by Basil, Sybil and Manuel, pretty much anything can happen – especially with two-thirds of the show improvised! The fun starts as guests wait to be seated, then hurtles along in a tour de force of gags and belly-laughs.

Tickets start from £48.50 and this includes a three-course meal and two hours of entertainment. Call 01733 207239 or www.vivacity-peterborough.com.

Tickets are £29 on 01733 265705 or www.cresset.co.uk and it’s strictly over 16s only.

LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL COMES TO THE KEY Sit back and enjoy this fabulous tale of Elle Woods in a pink story of love and determination! Running at the Key Theatre from Wednesday May 4 – Saturday May 7, marvel at this fabulously fun musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde. With an original score of unforgettable songs, follow Elle as she pursues her dreams through both hilarious and heart-warming scenes. Tickets start from £14 on 01733 207239 or www.vivacitypeterborough.com.

UK STREETDANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN PETERBOROUGH The Cresset will be hosting the richest dance talent that hails from around the Eastern Region! Watch as street dance crews, break-dancers and poppers compete for an array of medals and prizes at this action-packed street dance competition. This wicked performance of dance moves will be performed at the Cresset on Sunday May 1 and for more info you can visit www.ukstreetdancechampionships.com.

KATHERINE RYAN – KATHBUM Star of Live At The Apollo, QI and The Jonathan Ross Show, the razor sharp and hilariously funny Canadian returns with a highly anticipated new show. Hot on the heels of a complete sell-out UK and Australian tour, Katherine hits the road with another terrific comedy show. Put this at the top of your must see list for this year’s comedy diary and head to the Cresset on Thursday May 19. Coined by the Sunday Times as ‘young, smart and acridly funny...’ this is one show not to be missed! Tickets are £19.50 on 01733 265705 or www.cresset.co.uk.

INVINCIBLE NEW COMEDY BY TORBEN BETTS @ KEY THEATRE With the recession biting hard, Emily and Oliver have decided to downsize and shift their middle-class London lifestyle to a small town in the north of England.

One night they open their doors and invite next door neighbours, Dawn and Alan into their home. Over the course of a disastrous evening of olives, anchovies, Karl Marx and abstract art; class and culture collide where the consequences are as tragic as they are hilarious.

From one of the most exciting playwrights to emerge since Alan Ayckbourn, Torben Betts, and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre Company (Birdsong, Three Men In A Boat), comes a brand new production of the smash hit, sell-out comedy, Invincible, showing at the Key Theatre from Thursday May 26 – Saturday May 28. Tickets start from £14.50 on 01733 207239 or www.vivacity-peterborough.com.

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BON GIOVI TRIBUTE ACT Fronted by rock vocalist Andrea Ojan, Bon Giovi have toured extensively for over 15 years and are now established as the world’s leading tribute to New Jersey rockers Bon Jovi. Now lucky fans can enjoy an electric performance on Friday May 27 a bit closer to home, at the Cresset. 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 rarer less heard tracks. This cool tribute act recreates the real experience of a live Bon Jovi show, performing their huge catalogue of songs with energy and authenticity! Tickets start from £18 on 01733 265705 or www.cresset.co.uk.

SADOS AND THE BIZ PRESENT OLIVER With help from Boston Youth Theatre The Biz, SADOS will transport you to Victorian London for a timeless tale about the boy who dared to ask for more. After young orphan Oliver escapes Mr Bumble’s workhouse he finds himself alone on the bleak streets of London. Then befriending the mischievous Artful Dodger, he is introduced to the art of

pickpocketing by Fagin. But could this new lifestyle lead him to discover the secrets of his mysterious past? Get ready for an evening of music and great performances at the South Holland Centre from Wednesday May 18 – Saturday May 21. Tickets are £12 on 01775 764777 or www.southhollandcentre.co.uk.

DRAMA AND RAVE IN ONE SHOW! Theatre and rave are probably not two words you would usually put together so this makes With A Little Bit Of Luck, a unique production. It’s Britain 2001 and all raves, revision and re-election as Nadia is swept up in one hot summer’s night of love that promises endless possibilities where drinking, dancing, hope, ambition, lust, greed and decisions will determine the rest of her life. A hit at last year’s Latitude Festival, this part-performance, part-gig, transports you to the heart of Nadia’s story in a club setting, with a singer and live DJ mixing old skool garage throughout the show. So head to the Key Theatre Studio on Tuesday May 10 or the South Holland Centre in Spalding on Thursday May 19. Tickets are on 01733 207239 or 01775 746777.

GRAEME OF THRONES DIRECT FROM LONDON'S WEST END

Direct from sold out shows in London’s West End, Graeme takes you on his own unique journey through the Seven Kingdoms.

Unhappy with how his beloved books were realised for the TV series, he’s taken it upon himself to show you how it should have been done. He doesn’t quite have the same budget, or as many cast

members, or the performance skills required, but he’s sure George would approve – and that’s what matters. Featuring a family tree wider than The Wall and more subplots than anyone can follow, it’s a rollercoaster ride of beheadings, incest and war.

Created by a team of some of the UK’s top comedy writers, Graeme Of Thrones is an original and unauthorised parody on the international phenomenon that is Game Of Thrones. So head to the Stamford Corn Exchange on Wednesday May 18. Tickets start from £18 on 01780 766455 or www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk

SHAKESPEARE UNTOLD COMES TO STAMFORD The stories you know from the characters you don’t. This family-friendly double-bill comes from London's world-renowned venue, Shakespeare’s Globe to the Stamford Arts Centre on Tuesday May 24.

In Romeo Untold, the story of Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet is retold through the eyes of the Capulet Ball's party planner.

Titus Untold retells Shakespeare's goriest tragedy, Titus Andronicus, as seen from the kitchen of Titus’ piemaker. These shows premiered to great critical and popular acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe, and are now touring internationally. Tickets start from £10 on 01780 763203 or www.stamfordartscentre.com. www.espmag.co.uk

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The Peterborough Cathedral 900 campaign is now in full swing to raise funds to improve facilities leading up to its 900th anniversary in 2018 and one of the latest fundraising ideas is to give daredevils the opportunity to abseil down the North West Tower.

The abseil, which is supervised by Derby Mountain Rescue, will take place on Friday July 8 and Saturday July 9. Anyone over the age of 16 (who’s in good health) can take part in the challenge. You’ll be allocated a specific time slot and encouraged to raise sponsorship of around £250.

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Sacrewell is celebrating spring in the countryside at its two-day Spring Fair event on Saturday May 21 and Sunday May 22.

The main event will be held at Sacrewell Mill where you’ll be able to join in Maypole and Morris Dancing, try your hand at milling and bread-making and relax while listening to some live music and tasting real ales, including Sacrewell’s new own brew which will be launched at the event.

Children under 12 can also enter their names into the draw to become May King and Queen. There’ll be one winner picked in the afternoon each day and they will receive a prize and a royal tractor tour of the farm with their families, where they can wave to their loyal subjects.

There will also be some good food to enjoy during the event as Origin8 at Sacrewell will be cooking up a storm, using the best local ingredients that spring in the countryside has to offer. Sacrewell is just off the A1/A47 at Wansford, Peterborough and is open from 9.30am to 5pm every day.

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It’s all on from 10am – 5pm (last entry 4pm) and you can just drop in. Admission’s £3 children, £4 adults, £12 families (2 adults, up to 3 children).

On Saturday May 14 and Sunday May 15 from 10am until 4pm you can enjoy free admission at Wansford and a free trip through the tunnel to Yarwell and back (Railcar service). There’ll be trade stands, shed tours to see locomotive restoration in progress, signal box tours, free admission to the Nightmail Museum at the Ferry Meadows Station site and a free ride on the miniature railway at the Nene Valley Railway Ferry Meadows Station. The normal (paid for) steam service will also operate throughout the weekend.

Then it’s time for the kids to get excited as a very special engine gets ready for his first two big events this summer.

The all-important dates for the family diary are June 11 - 12 and July 9 - 10 as Thomas the Tank Engine and friends comes to town!

Rather than everybody having to travel directly to the Railway's main Wansford station, Thomas fans will be welcomed to any of the Nene Valley Railway's stations and can jump on board the big steam train there, paying only a single ticket price which includes travel up and down the whole of the line, entertainment and the all-important ride behind the star of the show, Thomas.

Advance bookings can be made at www.nvr.org.uk or call 01780 784444 for more details.

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THE SACREWELL SPRING FAIR

Here’s your chance to take a peek behind the scenes at our local steam railway and enjoy a free trip as Nene Valley Railway throws open its doors.

The ZOO-seum family fun event runs from Tuesday May 31 to Friday June 3. Meet birds of prey on Tuesday and Wednesday and exotic creepy crawlies, reptiles and amphibians on Thursday and Friday with craft and fun activities into the bargain.

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM If you think you’re brave enough why not take a trip around Peterborough’s most haunted building this month?

As part of the national ‘Museums at Night’ initiative, experience the stories from Peterborough’s recently unveiled Priestgate Vaults after dark. Sessions are being held on Wednesday May 11, Thursday May 12 and Saturday May 14 at 7.30pm, or dare you go on Friday May 13 at 6pm?!

You do need to book for this one though and tickets are £4, £3 concessions on 01733 864663.

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TIME TO JOIN THE TOUR

GET ON YER BIKE FOR THE NSPCC

Get ready for the most spectacular cycling event in the area!

The Tour of Cambridgeshire returns to Peterborough for the second year on the weekend of June 4 and 5 when over 8,000 amateur cyclists will be taking to local roads.

Cyclists from not only the four corners of the UK, but from all around the world will descend on Peterborough Arena for the event. The Tour of Cambridgeshire is the UK’s only Amateur World Championship Qualifier event and is made up of two cycling events on fully closed roads; the Chrono and Gran Fondo.

The Tour of Cambridgeshire is unlike any other mass participation event in the UK. Uniquely the event caters for everyone whether you’re an elite racer, an athletic sports rider, a challenge rider, or just out to test yourself in a more leisurely way on your bike around the stunning Cambridgeshire countryside. It’s your chance to

feel like a pro for the day and dozens of local cycling clubs will be joining in as well as casual cyclists.

For 2016, the Chrono, sold out in just 14 hours and will be breaking the World Record for the most cyclists participating in a one-day time trial event. The Gran Fondo is a mass participation event that is open to all ages, abilities and the perfect challenge to raise money for the charity that is close to your heart.

A sponsored family cycle ride around Rutland Water should help you get some fresh air and exercise all in aid of a good cause.

Organised by the NSPCC Peterborough Business Support Group to raise vital funds to support abused, neglected and vulnerable children locally, the family charity cycle ride at Rutland Water takes place on Sunday June 5.

Goodie bags and T-shirts will be handed out to all riders, and after pedalling around the 17-mile circuit, cyclists can tuck into a tasty hog roast.

The ToC Festival not only involves the cycle events, but other activities for the rest of the family too, such as disability cycling, running events and dance workshops.

The ride starts from 9am at Rutland Water and follows the perimeter of the famous reservoir.

Entry is £10 adults, £5 children and £25 for a family.

For more info about the Tour of Cambridgeshire festival, visit www.tourofcambridgeshire.com.

To find out more visit www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rutland-water-family-bikeride-2016-tickets

ABAX 2 AJAX FOR FREEKICKS FOUNDATION A team from the Freekicks Foundation will also be taking to the saddle soon to make more kids’ dreams come true.

ABAX 2 AJAX takes place over two days from Friday June 10 to Saturday June 11 when 29 cyclists will be riding around 170 miles from The Abax Stadium in Peterborough to the Amsterdam Arena, the home of AJAX.

“On day one we ride from Peterborough to Hull, where we catch the overnight ferry to Rotterdam, before cycling along the coast to Amsterdam on Saturday.

The Free Kicks Foundation is a Peterborough based charity that provides football-related activities for ill, bereaved and disadvantaged children, to give them a day to remember with their favourite football club.

“We are aiming to raise around £20,000 to take us over the £100,000 mark for cycling events over the last 5 years. We’re being supported by many local companies who are sponsoring shirts for individual riders.”

Steve Thorpe who voluntarily runs the Freekicks Foundation along with Sam Downing, told ESP they’ve taken on a huge challenge.

If you’d like to support them on this epic cycle ride just head to www.justgiving.com/teams/ABAX2AJAX and for more about the charity visit www.freekicksfoundation.org

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LIDO CELEBRATES 80 YEARS THIS SEASON! Peterborough’s popular outdoor swimming pool, the Lido, opens this month and will be open right through until the beginning of September.

Photo: thanks to Peterborough Telegraph

The three large sun-bathing terraces, large grass lawn and play area for the kids all add up to make the Lido the perfect venue for a fun family day out.

The café is stocked with snacks and hot and cold food as well as the obligatory ice-cream... well it would be naughty not to!

Join the fun at the launch on Saturday May 28 when there’ll be free entry and swimming for the public.

The Lido is now in its 80th season with this much-loved outdoor swimming pool built back in 1936 still providing great fun every summer.

The pool is enjoyed by over 20,000 visitors every year – talk to anyone in the city and most will have fond memories of spending days off or their school hols at this iconic city landmark!

There’ll be special event days coming up with fun inflatable giant zorbs and boats.

For more info visit www.vivacitypeterborough.com.

CHARITY MOTORBIKE RALLY HEADS FOR CITY Hundreds of motorcyclists will be taking to the city’s roads and heading to Peterborough on Saturday May 21 as part of a huge charity ride out.

A bike fanatic is inviting locals from the Midlands and East Anglia to take part in the rally for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Jaswinder Sodhi has organised the event which will see up to 1,000 motorbike riders head from Leicester down the A47 with a police escort into Peterborough city centre. For those not wanting to join in the ride but hoping to support the day, there’ll be a live band, food and plenty of stalls in Peterborough Cathedral Square until 4pm.

Riders should arrive from 9am at Leicester City Football Club car park before leaving at 10.30am, to arrive in Peterborough between 12.30pm and 1pm.

To donate through Jas’s fundraising page go to www.justgiving.com/Alzheimerresearchuk

BRYAN FERRY @ BURGHLEY Calling all Bryan Ferry fans! Don’t miss out on tickets to see the man in action on Saturday June 11 at Burghley Park in Stamford.

This open air gig will see the super smooth star with the unique voice perform his greatest hits. With Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry enjoyed three number one albums and ten top ten hits, including Virginia Plain, Love Is The Drug, Dance Away, Angel Eyes, and Jealous Guy. Bryan Ferry will appear at Burghley shortly after two nights at the London Palladium, and just prior to his 2016 tour of the USA. Visit www.livepromotionsconcert.co.uk for more info.

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JOEY’S COOKING ON GAS! Joseph Valente is a man who needs no introduction. Winning last year’s TV show The Apprentice has opened up a whole new world for him and his Yaxley-based business Impra Gas is already reaping the benefits of a £250k investment from Lord Sugar.

Impra Gas clients now include big businesses such as Nestle and Corgi and he’s now recruiting for extra staff, but this is just the beginning for the former Stanground College pupil who has an ambitious five-year plan to scale the heights of a multi-million-pound turnover.

I had plenty to talk to our Joey about but the most pressing question couldn’t wait…

Joey, first of all, can you come round and fix my leaking tap?

“Of course! Visit www.Impragas.co.uk and book one of our highly trained plumbers.”

Done! So, it's been six months since your win, how has the £250k helped you to grow your business during this time?

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“Since the start of the year, our focus as a business has been to offer a five-star experience to our customers. This has prompted us to invest heavily in our management

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infrastructure, allowing us to put the right team in place to build a solid foundation to carry this out. We now operate a job watch scheduling and management system allowing us to streamline our booking, work completion and invoicing process.

We now also have a number of fantastic new vans, smart new uniforms for staff and a new website. Our head office is having a makeover too.”

So what level of involvement has Lord Sugar had up to this point?

“Lord Sugar’s involvement is controlled by how much I need him, but he's always at the other end of the phone or an email. As a minimum, we have a monthly board meeting, but other than that he leaves me to get on with it on a dayto-day basis, as I know what I’m doing, so it works well.”

Has being The Apprentice winner lived up to your expectations? Do you feel pressure?

“It's been an amazing experience; quite literally a life changing one and

I’ve loved every day. I’m working harder than ever, but if you want to be successful then you have to. For me, pressure is a driver. It pushes me further and is a great motivator.”

Are you a different person in any way?

“I have a lot more confidence in meetings and feel like I can hold my own in most business situations.

When someone like Lord Sugar believes in you, it gives you a great confidence boost and it’s a great feeling.”

Did you consider anyone to be a threat and did you at any time think Vana’s business idea was going to win it?

“I thought Richard was a very strong contender. He was an acquired taste but he was good. I wasn’t worried about Vana’s idea, as I had so much confidence in mine.”

Joseph at his Yaxley-based business Impra Gas

But people must treat you differently I guess?

“Overall, people have been unbelievably supportive. I really appreciate this and it’s great to see – especially from my fellow Peterborians! But for all the supporters you sometimes have your critics and this goes with the territory, which I embrace in a positive way.”

So what was it like meeting with Lord Sugar as his Apprentice for the first time?

“It was surreal! Sitting in his office as his new business partner planning how we were going to drive the business forward was a strange feeling, but from that point, I knew that's where I was meant to be and it felt great.”

Let’s look back at your journey. In the lead-up to the show producers tried to create a picture of you based on your application bravado. Were you initially concerned how you may have come across to Lord Sugar and the viewers at home?

“Not really. I knew people would judge me in a certain way because of the things I said in my application, as well as the way I looked. But as a result, people initially underestimated my ability to win.”

At what point or after which task did you feel you became a serious contender for the win?

“I honestly felt I was a serious contender from the day I applied. I think the moment both the viewers and Lord Sugar started to consider me was in task six, the construction task, during which I won immunity.”

Did you ever feel out of your depth or intimidated by any of the contestants?

“I didn’t feel out of my depth as such, but there were a number of occasions where I felt uncomfortable, given that some of

What was it like watching yourself on TV? Would you have done or said anything differently?

“I absolutely loved it! I’ve always loved being centre of attention and that hasn’t changed. It all felt natural to me even though on occasion I came out with some lines that were a little cringe-worthy!”

Why do you think producers picked you to be on the show?

“I’m a character – loud, confident, with an individual look and hopefully because they saw me as a potential winner. I’ve got a great background story too, which helps.”

Did you take advice from anyone before filming began?

“My mum, she told me to go for it.”

Your performance in the interviews with Lord Sugar's advisers looked like a walk in the park. Was it that easy for you?

“It may have looked easy, but rest assured, it was tough! I’m very confident in what I’m capable of and I work well under pressure. My philosophy is if you’re honest from day one then you don’t have to worry. It’s always the ones that play with the truth who suffer the most in the interviews.”

What did you learn about yourself and business after going through the process?

“The main thing I learnt was that I’m tough, dynamic, relentless, hardworking and that I can succeed in anything as long as I work hard to get it. The sky is the limit and we’re victims of the limits we set for ourselves.”

So, looking ahead have you fulfilled your ambition or is there still plenty you want to achieve?

“The Apprentice was just one (albeit a huge) stepping stone on my road to success. Watch this space as there's a lot more to come!”

What advice would you give to anyone thinking of applying for the show?

“Ensure you stand out, fly straight, don’t get dragged into pointless arguments and only talk when you have something important to say.”

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the business situations I found myself in were new to me. However, I’m a strong believer in the 'sink or swim' philosophy and I wasn't prepared to drown.”

IT’S ALL GO FOR NURUN TOO… Two years have flown by since Nurun Ahmed became Peterborough’s original representative on The Apprentice and she’s still flying high.

Nurun continues to get recognised by hardcore Apprentice fans and she’s got her hands full in more ways than one. I caught up with Nurun who brought me up to speed.

“The biggest change in my life since being on The Apprentice is that I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl in January this year but it hasn’t stopped me being mega busy on the work front!

I’ve launched my premium matrimonial site for professional British Bangladeshi's, XclusivelyTumi.

“I’m also currently working on my website – The Nurun Ahmed Collection (clothing line), which I delayed in launching last year, as I wanted to be in the position to offer something different. Timing in business is crucial and I’ve now repositioned the product.

“I’m targeting busy mums whose appearance is still important to them and want stylish, comfortable and affordable clothing. The product range will also include accessories, homeware and of course, scarves! I intend to launch the website by the end of May.”

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Swan Lake Time to take to the water at Ferry Meadows... homemade dishes, snacks and ice creams.

It’s licensed bar area means you can relax with a tipple and it’s the perfect venue for parties and is available for private hire. A new enclosed soft seating area will also soon be introduced along with evening dining available at times during the summer.

Nene Outdoors watersports centre

Rutland Cycling have bikes for hire at weekends and holidays so you can make the most of the Park, follow a 5k or 10k trail if you wish or enjoy the picnic deal available at the café.

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“Every year over £50,000 is spent delivering guided walks and other public events...”

The Nene Outdoors watersports centre caters for those who just want to pay and play as well as group activities and tuition. They run bespoke taster sessions, corporate team building and events for clubs such as Scouts and Guides, powerboat courses and even parties for hens and stags.

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he Nene Outdoors watersports centre at the lakeside centre at Ferry Meadows now has some exciting new additions for the summer.

Nene Park continues to flourish under Nene Park Trust’s care which as an independent charitable trust, receives no funding from central or local government and is totally reliant on any income they generate themselves.

The wide range of sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and canoeing is all still available but now there’s a fleet of pedalos including some fabulous swans set to gracefully take to the water.

Facilities include the recently refurbished café and conference room

Now managed by Nene Park Trust with Dan Wallace and his team heading up operations, the watersports activities will be showcased at a Fun Day on Sunday May 22 between 11am and 3pm when there’ll be various taster sessions.

Since the new buildings were opened in 2014 the new centre has proved a real hit and a great addition to the Park. The veranda and jetty means you can dine outside the Lakeside Kitchen and Bar and really make the most of the summer.

The Lakeside Kitchen and Bar has also had an extensive facelift recently but continues to offer the same great choice with delicious

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The new complex also includes a fantastic conference room available for party hire, functions, presentations and talks with a great view over the lakes and catering available from the café.

The recent launch of a new trail map and accompanying information boards explains Nene Park’s 25 year history with some fascinating facts from its past.

Every year over £50,000 is spent delivering guided walks and other public events and there are plenty more coming up including the Wildlife Festival finale on May 2, the Chapterhouse Theatre’s outdoor production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream on July 1, Eastern Angle’s theatre will be bringing us their production of Arthur Ransome's We Didn't Mean To Go To Sea, at a pop up theatre in Ferry Meadows on July 13 and there’ll be the chance to try trampolines, segways and climbing as part of the Aim High event on July 24. www.neneparktrust.org.uk

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It’s been another busy month in my world of food and it appears that once again the theme is all international, international and international! American diners seem to be taking Peterborough by storm along with new eateries adding to a vibrant food community in our city.

PAPA LUIGI PIZZA TIME! I’m a fan of pizza as I may have said once or twice. I like it as much as chocolate Dutch waffles which my ever expanding waistline is now starting to show!

I’m also a fan of our screen guy Gavin Miller’s column so I thought I’d combine the two and head on down to Papa Luigi on London Road to see just how good their ESP offer really is. I also found out how to toss pizza dough and yes you guessed, I ate some pizza too! It turns out pizza making is a pretty skilful process and throwing it in the air is a whole lot harder than it looks. It’s all in the arm and wrist action! I loved catching up with Frank and his team at Papa Luigi and I wasn’t surprised to learn that everything is served fresh and with a big pinch of Italian love and their ESP Screen Scene Mega Movie Meal Deal offer is even more impressive in real life. For just £14.95 you’ll get any 12” pizza, two side orders and one 500ml tub of Haagen-Dazs – the perfect accompaniment to a night in. Order yours on 01733 895555.

Thanks Papa Luigi, it was a fun few hours and I thoroughly enjoyed my ESP pepperoni pizza as did the editor, and my mum.

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If you fancy some good hearty food and a warm welcome all in the traditional setting of a village inn, head to the Ramblewood Inn at Orton Longueville. Conveniently located just 2½ miles from Peterborough city centre and close to Nene Park and Ferry Meadows, there is free parking, easy access, a fine choice of food and drink and free WiFi. The building was originally the stable block to the 17th century hall and now happy

Traditional food and bar snacks are served daily from noon to 10pm (Sundays 9pm). With the chef’s daily specials and the ever-popular Sunday Carvery, rest assured you’ll find something delicious whatever you fancy and whatever your budget.

Children are catered for with their own selection from the menu and families seem to love the bright, modern dining area, set over two levels and looking out across the gardens. Now the brighter days are here, choose a picnic

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For more info or to see an example of the menu, visit www.traditionalinns.co.uk/ram blewood-inn or give them a call on 01733 391111.

TRY THE CHAI COMMUNITY CAFÉ Chai on Eastfield Road is the place to be for all things quirky, community, cool and most of all tasty! The brainchild of city councillor Nabil Shabbir, Chai is a family run coffee shop, ice cream parlour and art gallery that not only serves up the most amazing waffles I’ve seen, (even the Amsterdam waffles seemed tame in comparison) but also believe in giving back to the local community and for those that know me, this is always a winner in my eyes.

Their Chai Life Foundation ticks the local and international box when it comes to giving back and they’re asking for community groups to get in touch and apply for up to £200 to help with projects. You can contact Nabil for more details or pop into the coffee shop on Eastfield Road.

Now, let’s get back to food. Those

waffles are seriously sinful but seriously delicious. I tried the ‘peanutter’ which as the name would suggest was a peanut butter sensation. They also serve up cold brew coffee, chai teas and a whole host of other tasty treats, all organic and fairtrade where possible. The décor is all supported by local artists and is a real mishmash of cool and quirky interiors. So if you want somewhere hip, cool, kind and tasty, Chai is the place to be.

Food News LOCAL CHEF LEE CLARKET OPENS NEW RESTAURAN

ESP love a success story and it’s great to hear that Lee Clarke – the former head chef of the popular city centre restaurant Clarkes – is branching out to Priestgate in Peterborough with the opening of his new restaurant, Prévost.

Set in the former Flyers Club, Lee told me: “The opportunity arose to make the dream of owning my own restaurant a reality, and I’m hugely excited. I want the Prévost experience to have an air of fine dining but without the formality; diners can expect an exploration of taste that’s quintessentially British but full of surprises.”

Good luck to Lee and his team. We’re sure it’ll be a huge success and will be another great addition to the vibrant food scene in the city.

ED'S EASY DINER DISHES UP A SLICE OF 50's AMERICANA I’d like to say a big thanks to our comedy guy Steve whose been a great food journo also checking out new eateries this month. He took a visit to the new Ed’s Easy Diner at the A605 Haddon Services and told me: “At Ed’s you can either relax at a booth or table or sit on a stool at the counter that's equipped with a traditional ‘Dime-Selector’ juke box and select your favourite hits from the 1950’s. In the tradition of all the classic American diners you can also see your food being freshly prepared in the open kitchen. Whilst there we tucked into a mouthwatering Route 66 burger with atomic fries and a delicious ice cream Coke float but the vast menu has something to suit every taste, including gluten free”.

Thanks again Steve! It looked like you had a great time and the food looks delicious!

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ESP’s Sarah Tempest catches up with singer Gareth Gates ahead of his show at The Cresset celebrating the musicals…

Chairs at Empty Tables.” Let’s just hope Bretton Sainbury’s have stocked up on tissues!

Gareth is a qualified McGuire Method speech coach, after learning the method to successfully manage his own stammer and he’s now a successful entrepreneur with his own performing arts academies.

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t’s incredible to think that it’s 15 years since the nation took a certain spiky haired young singer with a stammer to their hearts but, despite not winning, Gareth Gates has come a long way from Pop Idol runner up. And now, the star his heading to Peterborough as he performs in his latest show, Mad About The Musicals at The Cresset and admits he’s very excited by the prospect!

“I first did the show last year and we had so much fun, we decided to do it all over again!” he laughs, clearly looking forward to it. “It’s a brilliant show, perfect for any lover of musical theatre as we feature some of the most loved songs from shows such as Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables and more modern shows too.” But Gareth insists the show is not just for dyed in the wool fans of

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Michael Ball, “There’s a great mixture of music with pieces from the 1950s right up to a section from We Will Rock You so, really, it’s great for music lovers of all ages.”

But the diversity of the music brings its own challenge, particularly as Gareth had to have surgery on his vocal chords at the end of last year.

“Changing your voice to sing the different styles of songs can be really challenging but it’s like any athlete, you have to practice and warm up properly and, thankfully, I’m fine now.” And it’s a good job because there’s one song he’s particularly looking forward to performing; “I did Les Mis five years ago and that show particularly holds lovely memories for me so I’m particularly looking forward to singing [the super emosh] Empty

So with his business interests and his back to back musical career (he’s coming out of Footloose, into Mad About The Musicals and back into Footloose before opening in panto later this year, phew!), how does he find time for his six-year-old daughter Missy and girlfriend Fay, especially as she’s currently starring as Kate Connor in Corrie. “It’s not easy, but you make it work,” he says. “I see my daughter lots and lots and she’s constantly on the road with me too. She’s showing real signs of following in my footsteps; she’s all singing all dancing!” But he laughs at suggestions that romantic evenings with his girlfriend are now meeting at motorway service stations, gazing at each other over a microwaved Ginsters. “We’re slightly more glamorous than that! It helps that her Corrie schedule is only five days a week so she comes to me wherever I am and we spend any time off together.”

Mad About The Musicals is coming to The Cresset on Friday May 20. Call the box office for tickets on 01733 265705.

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Making a splash ESP’s resident action man Darren Grigas loves the outdoors and over the coming months he’ll be trying out new activities to show you how you can enjoy your own adventures come rain or shine….

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bar from the side of the boat. Whilst I was in motion and focussing on not face-planting the water Arran continued to shout across to me to correct my position where necessary and then we stopped for a quick pep-talk before setting off on the return leg of the lake, so far so good! There’s a big ramp in the water for the more experienced skiers, I’d love to tackle it one day but for now I was happy enough just standing up, maybe next time hey?

Just down the road from Stamford and Peterborough is the hidden gem Tallington Lakes Leisure Park. Nestled in landscaped woodland surroundings are 205 acres of fresh water lakes for sports enthusiasts, holiday makers, kids parties, hen and stag groups or just a chilled fun family day out. I recently went over and tried my hand at a bit of water skiing on one of the five lakes and am pleased to say I wasn’t too shabby!

I donned a snug wetsuit and life jacket provided by the park, they’ve got kit to lend but also have a huge 500sqm pro-shop full of kit for all sorts of sports for anyone wanting to buy their own. I was already suited up so headed to the water’s edge for a briefing from my driver and instructor Arran.

He was a top chap and talked me through every step of how to get into the water, hold the bar, stand up correctly and hopefully stay upright. He didn’t need to instruct me on posing for the camera, I had that nailed already.

The water was a bit nippy when I first got in but once on the go adrenalin kept me warm enough. I started with a few laps of the lake hanging onto a

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I came off once as I bounced over a wake behind the boat on a bend, the rope slackened, then it pulled tight and was plucked from my hands.

Lesson learned! But aside from that I started to feel a bit like the Milk Tray man although possibly looked more like Frank Spencer or Mr Bean!

After my final lap I doggy-paddled my way to the edge, quickly wriggled out of my wetsuit and dunked myself into the steaming hot tub at the

“There’s so much more to do at the park including land based activities like rock climbing and skiing too...”

Once confident on the bar we then progressed to the rope behind the boat, I muttered Arran’s instructions to myself as we lapped the lake a few times and stayed up even on the bends and crossing the wake from the boat. Okay so fess up;

waterside. That was a real treat to finish with, I could have stayed in there for ages with a nice drink from the lakeside bar and restaurant just a few feet away.

There’s so much more to do at the park including land based activities like rock climbing and skiing too so I’ll definitely be returning with family and friends to have a crack at everything else on offer.

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PARTY NIGHTS AND FUNDRAISERS...

It was party time at The Peacock as Amanda and Colin celebrated their first year anniversary of taking over at the pub on London Road. Local band Caustic Lights did a great job entertaining the crowds.

The Dave Andrews Foundation fundraiser at Radius was also a huge success with Children of the Revolution, Paul Copestake and DJs providing the tunes.

Our man behind the lens catching you all out having a great time was Mike Harris.

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Meghan Trainor Already lined up for the Radio 1 Big Weekend it’s set to be a busy year for Meghan Trainor as she’s back with new material but with the same feisty attitude in her songs!

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eghan’s followed up the body positive anthem All About That Bass with another empowering new tune, No. Clutching her Best New Artist Grammy Award, the singer and songwriter looks set for more success with her highly anticipated new album, Thank You, due out on May 13.

Her debut album Title not only went platinum in the UK, it also yielded four multiplatinum Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 smashes – All About That Bass, Lips Are Movin, Dear Future Husband and Like I’m Gonna Lose You (featuring John Legend). Meghan says winning the Grammy has been the icing on the cake and something she felt overwhelmed by.

“I mean, there’s many other awards like that you want and I love going to the awards shows and finally getting those. It’s so cool.

But the Grammy… that’s why I cried so hard because I’ve never worked so hard in my life and that’s the dream! That’s like our Olympics. That’s our everything. And so to get one at such a young age, at 22, was unreal. It didn’t feel real. It felt like a big movie and I couldn’t stop crying!”

The Grammy win has certainly made her day but she was also nominated for Best International Female at this year’s BRIT Awards and has a string of other award nominations ahead of her so there may yet be a few more thank you speeches required before the year is out!

The new album, Thank You, will show a whole new side to this young star who seems to be able to turn her hand to everything.

“I have a song on there called ‘I Won’t Let You Down’. And I love this song so much because it’s one of the few songs that I chose to make a little… Caribbean. Like it’s my favourite genre, so it’s a little different to anything

you’ve ever heard me do. But this song is kind of my ‘Man in the Mirror’ song. And when you hear it the whole time you think I’m talking about my parents like ‘I won’t let you down anymore, I’m gonna make myself better, I’m gonna make you proud’. And you never hear me say it but I’m actually talking to myself. Which is very cool and I’ve never done that in a song, ever.”

Meghan’s been writing songs since she was a child and although she’s now basking in her own hard earned success she’s still sharing her songwriting talents. She’s written some great songs for other acts like Sledgehammer for Fifth Harmony and Ain’t Your Mama which Jennifer Lopez sang on American Idol.

“A lot of my songs are self-empowerment songs and she loved that about my writing,” says Meghan, “and there’s this other song that she’s cut that I’m very proud of that’s called ‘I’m Looking Good’. It’s about… even Jennifer Lopez will question herself sometimes and get self-conscious.”

Although Meghan has written for several artists there are two in particular she’s still really keen to work with.

“Yeah. Bruno Mars where are you?! Every interview I have, I say his name very loud! I love him, I just want to meet him and write with him. I recently met one of my idols, will.i.am, at The Voice and I was so nervous to meet him, I couldn’t do it. And then I did finally and I was just really cool and chill and the whole time I wanted to yell ‘PLEASE WORK WITH ME’ and I didn’t and then after I performed, he came up to me and said ‘When are we working?’ and I was like ‘What? What? You’re will.i.am!’ I just worship his production and his writing. He is very talented. He’s a genius.” www.meghan-trainor.com

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PGER JOINS FORCES WITH JANE TOMLINSON APPEAL Whether you’re looking to gain a personal best or donning your chicken suit in the fun run, there are two great causes set to benefit from this year’s Perkins Great Eastern Run… incredible challenges to raise money to help others before she passed away in 2007.

The Appeal is primarily a grant giving charity and is very big on raising money locally to give back locally. If you decide to run and fundraise for this cause, all the money raised will stay in Peterborough.

This year’s Perkins Great Eastern Run has teamed up with a new official charity partner with strong links to the city.

“These links make the charity a perfect fit for the Perkins Great Eastern Run and more importantly, all the money raised by those running for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal stays in the city and is divided between local causes.”

Another great local cause is once again supported by the 5k Fun Run. Stamford based Anna’s Hope raises money for children and young people with brain tumours and is another worthy cause supported by this fantastic annual event.

The Jane Tomlinson Appeal was launched back in 2000 when she and her family received the devastating news she had incurable breast cancer.

Kids are being encouraged to join in the Anna’s Hope Schools Challenge Cup where they can develop some friendly rivalry to see who can raise the most.

The Tomlinson family had moved to Peterborough in 1987 and along with their toddler daughter Suzanne moved into a house in Orton Goldhay and Jane’s middle child Rebecca was born a year later.

Over the next seven years Jane captured the attention of the world through her achievements as she outlived her initial six month prognosis.

With seemingly endless reserves of determination and courage, she completed

Annette Joyce, Service Director City Services and Communications, told ESP: “We are delighted to have the Jane Tomlinson Appeal as this year’s title charity for our half marathon. Jane was an inspirational woman who turned thousands of people towards running and we are proud to be associated with such an excellent cause. Jane lived in Peterborough during the late 1980s and her daughter Rebecca, who is running our half marathon, was born in our city.

You can choose to raise money for any charity that’s close to you heart in the half marathon or fun run but if you’re looking for a good cause to support, either of these charities are well worth it.

Jane’s daughter Rebecca will also be joining the thousands of runners taking to the course around the city on Sunday October 9.

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little while back I attended the Peterborough Lambretta & Vespa Scooter Club’s annual Easter Egg Run. The event saw 190 scooters take to the roads to deliver around 2,000 Easter Eggs to worthy causes in and around Peterborough.

Whilst mingling with the scooterists before they took off for the day, I spoke to a gentlemen named Peter Lee. With Peter talking so passionately about his scooter, it seemed only right to make him a star in our Pride and Joy features.

Peter owns a Vespa Portofino Green GTV250cc. He told me, “I bought her new in 2007 and have been riding her ever since. I’d wanted one ever since the second generation Mod scene in the late 70's and early 80's. Family life got in the way as I had kids very early, but I got one eventually.”

Peter’s Pride and Joy is a little different. “She's a limited run colour and a first generation GTV,” he said.

“She harks back to the very early Vespa models. She has rarely ever let me down and just looks ace.”

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The scooter attracts a lot of attention around the streets of Peterborough, but it never used to be that way. Peter told me, “Back in 2007 she was looked down on in many circles but more and more people are starting to see the light

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and appreciate her. She's quite rare as a GTS variant.”

And what’s she like to ride?

“Amazing. Smooth, quick and full auto – so no gears to fight with.”

Peter continued, “Basic spannering is possible – providing you have the right tools, most jobs can be done at home. YouTube and the GTS Owners Club forum have a wealth of knowledge to plunder.”

Peter and his scooter have been on many adventures. “I've taken the wife to France and Belgium on her,” he said. “I've done 1000 miles in a weekend riding from Huntingdon to Margate… then onto Exeter… down to Lands End… back to Exeter… then home. This was a charity ride in aid of Help for Heroes.” And the adventures aren’t over yet. “In late May/early June I’ll be riding her to St Tropez for Vespa World Days. Around 5,000 Vespa enthusiasts will be gathering from all over the world. The trip will be about 870 miles door to door.”

If you’d like get involved in the local scene just contact the PLVSC on Facebook.

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BIKERS HEAD TO TOWN FOR MCN FESTIVAL With more retail stands, more clubs, more live action and a brand new autojumble, everything about this year’s MCN Festival of Motorcycling is bigger, except the ticket price – now only £15. Held at the Peterborough Arena from May 14 – 15, the 2016 event is not only bigger but includes a massive new autojumble, extended clubs area, new live action shows and bigger test ride fleets from major manufacturers. Plus, don't miss your chance to see, hear and smell glorious world-class bikes from the golden age of British racing in the Classic Race Bike Parade, witness the thrills and spills of flattrack racing and bag plenty of bargains in the large retail zone. For a great day out with all the family, go for the day or camp for the weekend. Book tickets now at www.mcnfestival.com.

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TIME FOR A MAKEUP BAG MAKEOVER We are all guilty of getting into a makeup routine – how often do we add something new to our makeup bags!

Well, here’s is a chance for all of us to get out of that rut. Boots in Queensgate are offering you the chance this month to ‘spring clean your makeup bag.’ Just head down and see any of the professionals at your favourite makeup counter and they’ll tell you which key items you should have to update your current look.

I went along to the Smashbox counter for my review. Once we’d had a look at

the contents of my makeup bag, the team used my current makeup to give me a makeover, then showed me what additions I could have. They spent 30 minutes showing me contouring effects, and how brow liners and lip pencils can make a huge difference to the overall look. I came away feeling Hollywood ready and with a few purchases under my belt including their ‘crush on blush palette’ (pictured) for £35. So make sure you put some time aside one afternoon to go and have a bit of fun with Boots in Queensgate.

SKINCARE IS FOR BOYS TOO! MBE are noticing that it’s not just the ladies that are after healthy good looking skin, more and more guys are now asking for their help too. Men usually find less information and advice specifically aimed at them when it comes to keeping their skin safe and healthy, so therefore believe they just have to suffer poor skin conditions which is definitely not true. Male skin issues range from acne and scarring to damage triggered by harmful environmental polutions and sunlight not to mention the sweaty gym-sessions and stress that send your epidermis into overdrive, the near-constant assault leaves it no choice but to react. At My Body Essentials you can choose either a male or female fully qualified aesthetic therapist, Martin or Mary are waiting for your call on 01733 305102 or take a look at www.mybodyessentials.co.uk for more information.

MAKE MAY PURPLE Make May Purple is the Stroke Association's annual stroke awareness month, which takes place every May. The charity’s asking for people to support those who’ve been affected by having a stroke and help to raise awareness and essential funds for the Stroke Association. Why don't you try one of their three ‘purple’ ideas to

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They’re encouraging people to wear, bake or plant something purple this May. Contact their local fundraising manager george.burroughs@stroke.org.uk if you want more information on how you can help locally. I’ve already got my purple nail varnish on in support!

Did you manage to get down to the Backstage Live event at Queensgate last month? If you did you might have seen myself and ESP reporter Anna getting some beauty tips from the professionals. Here were the top three tips from the professionals we spoke to there: •

If you get a bit of a tan during the summer months (fake or bake) then add a small amount of a summer glow moisturiser to your foundation every morning. This way your foundation will glow and blend in with your new skin tones.

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Always wear eye shadow – even if it’s a neutral shade that can hardly be seen by everyone else – because it helps to keep the rest of your eye make-up fresher for longer and gives your eyes definition that will last all day.

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When using thick black eye makeup, always use an eyebrow pencil to add definition to the eyebrows, which will help finish off your look.

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Probiotics offer a good addition to your diet, however take advice over the organisms and type of probiotics, like everything not all are equal!

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Like the soil which is full of organisms, we too have an ecosystem in our body known as our microbiome. This is a term used to describe all of the microbes or micro organisms that live inside of us. We’re literally teaming with these organisms throughout the many layers and folds of our body, even on our skin.

There is a living, working, synergy with us and them, they’re personal to us, influenced by our lifestyle, diet and hygiene, and even our emotions play a role in how our microbes behave as well as stress hormones.

Today with the varied health and digestive issues we now seem to suffer from we can’t turn a blind eye to the role our microbes play in our health when you consider what they do for us – Help to protect the gut lining Help us to digest our food and provide part of our energy They train and influence our immune system They provide a natural antibiotic to protect us from pathogens They provide food for the cells of the colon Help to metabolise drugs and hormones Reduce inflammation particularly in the gut They make B vitamins and fat soluble vitamins such as Vitamin K Keep the PH balance

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May stabilise mood Help to neutralise compounds that can be cancer forming… they may also influence the behaviour of our genes and much more There are trillions of microbes that live in and on us, but they need our help in allowing them to do the best job they can. We’re living much more of a clean life, we have good sanitation which has kept us safe from infectious diseases such as cholera, however some of our ‘general’ daily hygiene habits are coming into question such as the use of antibacterial soaps, body scrubs and household cleaning. Are we supposed to be too ‘clean’ and upset the microbes that cannot fully recover?

Antibiotics have saved many lives but potentially become less effective if over prescribed, and can cause separate issues as well as upsetting our microbiome.

Not only being mindful of washing away our healthy friendly microbes we should also be aware that too much sugar and refined carbohydrates only feeds the unfavourable type!

Dysbiosis is a term used when we have imbalanced our gut bacteria and that can trigger a host of annoying symptoms such as gas, belching, flatulence, thrush, bloating as well as more ‘serious’ health issues over a longer time.

When our friendly microbes are devoid of natural foods (see below) and have been wiped out or affected negatively by our lifestyle, food intake, or medical drugs then imbalances can occur. Stress, smoking and alcohol also interrupt this balance!

So what can we do to help build/balance our life giving microbes?

Reduce the sugary, refined processed carbohydrates and increase the more complex carbohyrates which are high in fibre such as brown rice, oats, lentils, and beans. Enjoy a host of natural foods from nuts, fruits and veggies as well as seeds, grains, millet, buckwheat and quinoa for example.

Be mindful of unnatural chemicals that are going in or onto your food and drinks. Filter your drinking water of excess chlorine that affects our bacteria, get out into nature and the garden.

It’s OK to get your hands dirty and wash with plain soap and water afterwards. Stop using the harsh antibacterial products in the home, look for more natural methods of cleaning.

You may be in a job that requires powerful hand sanitisers and/or cleaners but when at home do your best to lower the use of these.

If you have ongoing health challenges or are sick/vulnerable always seek the advice of your GP. I will leave you with these wise words that are still valid today – ‘All diseases begin in the gut’ – Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine quoted this over 2,000 years ago.

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LET’S GET THIS (COLOUR) PARTY STARTED…

This summer is going to see Peterborough stage the most colourful event ever. Get Friday June 3 down in your diary – it’s going to be a blast!

You don’t have to be into fitness to enjoy the Tour of Colour – just into having a great time and trying something different. So get your mates or family together, even your mum. Whether you want to raise money for a charity close to your heart, shuffle, dance or cartwheel around the route or even just be a part of this colourful party, this event is perfect for all.

The Tour of Colour is open to everyone and whilst you can run the 5k course around the Arena, you can just walk, skip, dance – whatever. It’s all about colourful fun and an amazing experience.

It’s all being staged at Peterborough Arena on Friday June 3 ahead of the cycling weekend. You’ll follow an easy route and get colour blasted in various colour zones while you make your way around.

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he new Tour of Colour 5k run and party has been added to what’s become a huge festival weekend including the Tour of Cambridgeshire and kicks off the start of the cycling weekend. We just love seeing something new hit the city and this sounds great fun.

Doors open at 5pm with the first entertaining warm up sessions at 6.30pm and the 5k starting at 7pm. It’s not a timed event so you can go at your own pace and you’ll end up back at Peterborough Arena.

Thousands of cyclists will depart from Peterborough Arena over the weekend but Friday night is party night!

That’s all then followed by the most amazing after party where a huge sound system, pumping music and amazing effects will have you dancing and

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The first Key Comedy Night of the season is headlined by Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominated Zoe Lyons as seen on Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and The John Bishop Show. Expect elegant flourishes of language, twisted logic and whimsical storytelling. For tickets call 01733 207239.

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Amongst all the tributes paid following the death of comedian Ronnie Corbett, one of the most intriguing was the photo Robbie Williams posted on Twitter. In case you missed it, Robbie's got a tattoo on his neck of the Two Ronnies’ glasses that featured in their TV show credits. He clearly enjoyed sharing the inkwork with people, but given how this year’s going; if he gets one every time someone famous dies his neck will end up looking like he's wearing one of those 'snoods' Premiership footballers wear when it’s too chilly for them.

As well as The Two Ronnies he's already got a tattoo dedicated to Elvis Presley on his upper shoulder, a Morecambe & Wise dancing silhouette on his forearm and has even joked that his butt cheeks are reserved for Ant & Dec! But for me there's one of his heroes that's sorely missing, and who like Ronnie Corbett sadly passed away recently. Ken Adam, the film production designer and mastermind behind the most iconic sets and gadgets in James Bond history. Ken's work was unrivalled and clearly a big influence on Robbie's career. His first ever UK number one Millenium didn't sample the Two Ronnies’ theme tune, it sampled the theme tune of Robbie's favourite Bond film You Only Live Twice, the one which Adam designed Blofeld’s volcano lair, arguably the finest in the Bond series. The Millenium video also sees Robbie singing next to an Aston Martin DB5 (the car Adam created the gadgets for) and trying to fly a jet pack (which Adam designed for Thunderball).

Robbie should be asking the Tattoo Fixers TV show to create a clear canvas on his back in order to recreate the epic finale to You Only Live Twice. Let’s see Ken Adam's masterpiece in all its explosive glory, Tiger Tanaka's ninja army abseiling from Robbie's shoulders down his spine and an ominous looking monorail (a reoccurring theme in Ken A's sets) stretching around Williams' waist being driven by Blofeld.

Either that or Robbie transforms his face to disguise himself as a Japanese fisherman. If it was good enough for Sean Connery then it’s good enough for Robbie Williams.

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Featuring double Sony Award winner and star of Mock the Week Gary Delaney, top comedy trickster and star of BBC 1's The Magicians Pete Firman, Kiwi compere Jarred Christmas and unbeaten legend, Never Mind The Buzzcocks team captain and one of Channel 4's 100 Greatest Stand-ups in the world, Sean Hughes. Tickets are £21.50 on 01733 265705. Don’t hang about!

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Expect the customary Stade flair; uncompromising humour, insatiable mischief and heaps of inspired improvisation. Tickets are £18, £16 concessions on 01733 207239.

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

The football season is coming to a close and to be honest, it’s not been the season we all dreamed about at the start of August. At the beginning of every year, every football fan dreams of that promotion-winning campaign, but we have been far too inconsistent with our performances and that’s why we will finish where we do.

“...the fantastic skills of the Peterborough United Amputee football team...”

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These guys currently operate in a sixteam league and as the message spreads about the Amputee Association, I am sure that will increase. If you want to find out more, contact me at the club and I will be happy to put you in touch with the guys.

Photos: Tom Stent

So if you have popped the question and are seeking a venue, either for the actual wedding or the reception, then look no further than the ABAX.

Dreaming is part and parcel of sport as a rule though. You have to dream big. Reach for the moon and you may fall among the stars; that is a motto that I try to live by. Everyone has dreams, whether it be for what they’re trying to attain or the dream wedding and of course, while the football might be coming to a close at the ABAX, that doesn’t mean the football club shuts its doors and across the region, a 3pm kick-off on a Saturday afternoon might well become their wedding day.

I know what you’re all thinking, how does a Wedding Day and Peterborough United Football Club

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go hand in hand? Well, I’m glad you asked because you can get married at the ABAX. And why would you not want to, we have had so many happy couples tie the knot with the famous pitch in the backdrop. Yes that is right, some of our suites have actually been ordained!

The football club hold a Civil Marriage and Partnership licence and with an excellent choice of menus, we can tailor to suite your taste and budget, everything to make your extra day special (with the exception of a kick about on the pitch with the bride and groom).

Away from the wedding scene, I wanted to make all readers aware of some of the teams that we operate within our community scheme.

Those that attended the Sky Bet League One fixture with Rochdale would’ve seen the fantastic skills of the Peterborough United Amputee football team, who put on a wonderful showcase of their talents before and at half-time.

And finally from me this month, may I take this opportunity to thank all of the supporters who’ve backed the club throughout a difficult campaign.

Your support, both home and away, has been magnificent and I wanted to ensure that you are all aware that you are very much appreciated.

We know from a recent survey conducted that there are many reasons why season ticket renewals may not have been completed yet, but on behalf of the club, we are always here to discuss how we can help make the whole experience better. I am on phil@theposh.com if anyone wishes to contact me.

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VANITY – RIHANNA SPECIAL! This month the Vanity team are hosting a Rihanna special in the Red Room on Friday May 13. On the night you’ll be able to catch all the normal urban bangers mixed up by DJ Nick T and hosted by Fontzerelli as well as a special selection of just Rihanna music, pure Rihanna anthems and collaborations! Also on the night the team have two golden circle standing tickets (right at the front) to give away! To find how to win these tickets head to facebook.com/vanitynights and click on the event As always the Ciroc guest list is in play so text ‘Vanity + your name’ to 07411 258999 to be added to it.

TECH NOIR AT BIG MUSIC Tech Noir are lighting up the stage with some seriously good house tunes this June at the Big Music Festival at the Mildenhall Stadium in Suffolk on Sunday June 26.

It’s great to see our homegrown talent showing off their skills to new crowds and it looks like a banging festival too with 24 hours of music, over two days, one night, three parties and with more than 100 artists and DJs! Tickets are available at www.skiddle.com.

It’s been 3 years of events at Edwards/Flares/Red Room for Ménage a Trois and they’re throwing one huge celebration to really get you in the mood to kickstart your night on Friday May 6.

Expect to arrive at a Champagne reception hosted by the Ménage topless butlers, grab a picture by the official photographer and then party the night away in one of three rooms with the Ménage resident DJs bringing you all the finest music from hip hop, RnB, house, party, cheese and indie anthems! Grab a huge LED glow baton given out by the Ménage dancers and watch out for more free giveaways on the night! To be added to the discounted entry guest list text ‘Menage + your name’ to 07411 258999.

LEGENDARY DJ SAM DIVINE AT THE SOLSTICE It’s a jam packed May at The Solstice with a whole collection of different nights for the music lovers amongst us and on Saturday May 21 the legendary Defected signed DJ Sam Devine will be hosting the decks and giving house heads a real treat! This is a big night out and this top lady will be joined by Phil Drummond (Ministry, Pacha and Amnesia) and Sol Garden DJ’s Darren James and Alex Vacca.

Visit www.facebook.com/The-Solstice-PubPeterborough for more details.

OFF THE CUFF AT THE OSTRICH Calling all funk, jazz, soul and hip hop fans! Off The Cuff is a cool night on Saturday May 14 from 9pm – 1am with local legends Julian (Jelly Roll), Pat Unwin (Mama Liz’s), Glen McCully (Jelly Roll), Otis (North Street Bar) and Terry from West Town Records all playing the freshest sounds for you night time people to enjoy at The Ostrich on North Street.

KARMA BANK HOLIDAY PARTY Bank holidays wouldn’t be the same without a Karma party at Halo in Peterborough city centre.

So get ready for a night to remember on Sunday May 1 and check out WSTRN as rappers Akelle Charles and Louis Rei, plus songwriter Haile get you dancing and grooving to some wicked beats.

Tickets are £8 on the door, 10pm until late.

HOUSE PROUD BANK HOLIDAY SPECIALS May is a good month for bank holidays which also means it’s a good month for music and in particular, one of our favourite events, yes, House Proud! We can enjoy two bank holiday Sundays on the terrace with Russell and the resident DJs, plus their usual special guests, drawing the crowds and playing the finest house tunes at The Solstice. For more info, visit www.facebook.com/houseproudmusicuk.

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ANTICS AJ AND NICK T. by Anna Ruggiero

DJ AJ It was great to finally catch up with Peterborough DJ’s AJ, and Nick T whose event management company Antics not only sponsors the ESP nightlife page, but AJ has been a DJ for more than 15 years and organises a wealth of top nights in the popular city centre venue, Edwards, Flares and Red Room.

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It all started back in the 90s for AJ, listening to House and RnB visiting record shops up and down the country getting the latest tunes and playing at top venues both locally and nationally.

great and now all the years of playing and sussing out the crowd has meant that alongside Nick T, we've set up some really popular nights in town and now at Edwards, Flares, Red Room on Broadway.”

AJ told me: “It’s been great playing in the city for as long as I have and I’ve worked with some great DJs - I remember the days when venues such as Faith, Liquid, Toho and The Bar were buzzing in town. You’d play the latest sounds and people would come out especially to hear what tunes were doing the rounds – the DJ was the founder of new music back in those days!”

Having spent some time with AJ, one thing that comes across loud and clear is that he’s a man that doesn’t do things by half and not content with running just one successful night, he and Nick T actually run four nights at Edwards and play there every weekend, which in the life of a DJ starts on a Thursday.

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“We manage and play at Vanity Nights, Throwback, Menage aTrois and Yo Yo Club Nights, all offering commercial music with

And of course, keep your eyes peeled for the monthly Nightlife column as we continue to report on the hottest nights in Peterborough and beyond.

AJ continues: “Working alongside top local DJs has been

DJ Nick T a bit of an edge from hip hop, garage, house, RnB, bashment and much more.

“Each night draws a different crowd with drink promos and resident and guest DJs bringing the best and latest tunes to this ever popular city centre venue.”

For more details on these nights and offers, link up with AJ and Nick T on their Facebook pages:

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SOUL RUNNERS ARE OUT IN FRONT The Tweedie sisters are, Marie, Kim and Nancy. They join front man Mitch Mitchell, father and son Barry and Chris Roberts on guitar and bass, with James Booth on drums and Rick Slowfinger on guitar/synthesiser. The synthesiser is obviously vital to create the rich brass sound, without which there’d be another eight band members!

I recently saw a Soul Runners gig and loved the fun atmosphere they created.

Their music is Stax and Atlantic soul and features three female singers doing not just the sound but the movements of those soul days. The synchronised dancing in time to the music brought back memories of the stage presence of artists like The Ikettes.

I thought I’d ask the band how they got together and I got this amusing reply , so I thought it was worth repeating in the column: ‘For it came to pass … During the 10th month of twenty fourteen in the deep

recesses of an industrial unit in the borough of Westwood, the Tweedie sisters ventured one night, following the distant sound of Stax and Atlantic soul.

‘They approached with caution to find five troglodytes rehearsing. The girls huddled together speaking in a language and tone only they understand, then silently moved towards the microphones... The chorus kicked in to Try a Little Tenderness and the whole of Westwood became bathed and drenched in the clarity and beauty to the wall of sound it produced. And so the story began…’

TRIBUTE BAND READY TO RETAKE STAMFORD

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They’re establishing a huge following and are scheduled to appear regularly including Peterborough Rugby Club on June 25.

If you want to find out more log onto their Facebook page.

demand particularly in festival season with their special brand of spicy folk music and quirky original songs.

The new album, In The Park, again highlights the unique style of the band and some of the tracks feature a guest performance from Jo Hitchin on cello.

The album launch will take place on Friday June 3 starting at 8pm at Stamford Arts Centre.

Re-Take That feature Rob B Williams (another great one! Don’t tell me and Gary Baa-low?).

They say, “We want our audiences to experience the same emotions as they did during the real Take That concerts in the summer of 2009 and 2011. The ability to recreate the intangible aspects, and capture the very essence of Take That has put us where we are today.”

Call Stamford Corn Exchange Box Office on 01780 766455.

The Soul Runners tell me they always give 100%. But they admit you can’t do anything other than 100% with soul.

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I love the names that tribute acts give themselves, and one of the top tributes to Take That is called Re-Take That! They visit Stamford Corn Exchange on Saturday May 21. The group have enjoyed phenomenal success to date, having secured a loyal following touring all over the UK and Europe.

All the ingredients of song, dance, costumes and light show will make the evening spectacular with a show designed for the smaller auditoriums, whilst staying true to the feel of Take That.

A truly family affair! Anyone who sees a performance would know that the whole band are clearly friends and family who are having fun playing music that they personally all really love. It’s very infectious. I particularly liked Proud Mary and Try a Little Tenderness. Their playlist has strong influences from The Commitments, Otis Redding and Tina Turner.

One of the area’s hardest working folk bands, Pennyless, are shortly to release their fifth album.

The band who are Penny Stevens, Les Woods, Graham Dale and Colin Benton with guests Tom Savage on drums and Jo Hitchin on cello, are in

Penny and Les revealed – “The songs are inventive and of a story telling nature about characters on the edge of society, sometimes moving into the other-world. In addition to fiddle, guitar, bass and flute we use drums, bouzouki, cello, electric guitar and a touch of keyboard to slide into the lush world of folk-psychedelia.”

The album will be available at all their gigs and on www.pennylessmusic.co.uk.

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This is an entirely new event and will feature varied genres of music with a small admission charge.

Organised by the Market Square Group, the Friday night will have a jazz ‘n’ blues feel. Saturday afternoon will be a showcase for new singers and songwriters, and Saturday evening will particularly appeal to fans of folk music with The Tin Pigeons booked to play. Sunday will feature a more classical style. Other acts already booked on the weekend’s bill include folk act Frumenti and the fantastic classical guitarist Steve Bean.

Each day there’ll be plenty to do including children’s entertainment, a craft market, and stalls offering a variety of food and drink including craft beer and street food.

Anyone wishing to perform at the Stamford Music Festival can get in touch on 07892 680945.

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Rugby Club, Fengate CJ HATT

Charters, Town Bridge CUTTIN LOOSE

The Masons Arms, Bourne HOOKER

The Cock Inn, Werrington OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH DAVE AND PHIL

The Boat Inn, Whittlesey RETROLUX

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The Peacock, London Road SUN MAY 1 ARC NATION

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CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION

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TIGER CLUB

CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION

HICKSVILLE BOMBERS

Braza Club, March

OPEN MIC NIGHT DAVE AND PHIL

Yaxley Festival, Yaxley

LEFTOVAS

CHUCK NORRIS

The Boat Inn, Whittlesey

Charters, Town Bridge

Carpenters Arms, Boston

LEFTOVAS

MISLEAD

The Swiss Cottage, Woodston SAT MAY 7 ALL SHOOK UP

Iron Horse Ranch, Market Deeping

The Cosy Club, Stamford

BREAKING OMERTA AND FYZZ WALLACE AND THE MOJO SLIDE

OAKHAM MIC NIGHT

Mama Liz's, Stamford

The Brewery Tap, Westgate

The Solstice, Northminster

PAUL LAKE

The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

PEMBROKE TENNESON

PORKY PIG

Charters, Town Bridge

FRANKLY MY DEAR

The Fayre Spot, Bretton

PENNYLESS

The Ostrich, North Street

RETROLUX

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SAT MAY 14

THE CHRIS WATSON BAND

Ebeneezers, Woodston

The London Inn, Stamford

THE MOJO SLIDE

THE ONE EYED CATS

The Golden Fleece, Stamford

The Golden Pheasant, Etton

GONE TO THE DOGS

The Crown, Lincoln Road ONE EYED CATS

SATAYA DUB ORCHESTRA

Prince of Wales Feathers, Castor

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The Halcyon, Atherstone Ave

Mama Liz's, Stamford

THE NUGGETS

The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

FRI MAY 6

The Ploughman, Werrington

LEXIE GREEN & THE INDIGO BLUE

CAUSTIC LIGHTS

THE STRELLING

Duck and Drake, Yaxley

The Old Coach House, Market Deeping THE FEDZ

Rugby Club, Fengate

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DAVISON, WATSON AND GATES

The Peacock, London Road

The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

ELECTRIC WARRIORS

FRENZY + EL CAMINO + JACK-O-BONES

The Granary, Long Sutton

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The Stage, Market Deeping MATT HOWARD

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Palmerston Arms, Oundle Road THE HELIX

LOOSE ROCKET

Axe & Cleaver, Boston

THE GHOST RIDERS IN THE SKY + PHOENIX CALLING + MEET ME AT DAWN

Mama Liz's, Stamford THE ROCKET DOGS

The Burghley Club, Burghley Road UNDIVIDED

The Fayre Spot, Bretton VELOCITY

Duck and Drake, Yaxley SAT MAY 28 CAPTAIN OBVIOUS

Charters, Town Bridge LOOSE ROCKET + REVOLVER

Beer Fest, Spalding RETROLUX

The Burghley Club, Burghley Road ROCKET'57

HOOKER

The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

Old Coach House, Market Deeping The Railway, Boston Charters, Town Bridge THE GUARDS

The London Inn, Stamford SUN MAY 22 GRUMPY OLD MEN

The Angel Inn, Yarwell

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MON MAY 16

WED MAY 25

OPEN MIC NIGHT

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The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

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The Millstone, Barnack

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The Crown, Lincoln Road

The Stage, Market Deeping

LEFTOVAS

The Angel Inn, Oundle

PSYCHOBOMBS

BROKEN STONES

The Peacock, London Road

OPEN MIC WITH CLAUDE DOMINO

The Ploughman, Werrington

The Burghley Club, Burghley Road

SAT MAY 21

REVOLVER

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RETROLUX

BETTY SWALLOCKS

The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

Mama Liz's, Stamford

TUE MAY 3

CUTTIN LOOSE

Charters, Town Bridge

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The Cock Inn, Werrington

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St Firmin's Church, Thurlby

ONE EYED CATS

COSMIC RODNEY

HOLLY AND THE BOATMEN

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The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

The Burghley Club, Burghley Road

PEMBROKE TENNYSON

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Charters, Town Bridge

MISTREATED

The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road

OVERDUBS

The Burghley Club, Burghley Road

GRUMPY OLD MEN

Masons Arms, Bourne

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The Solstice, Northminster

Rugby Club, Fengate

HOOKER

FRI MAY 13

MON MAY 2

The Burghley Club, Burghley Road

The Ploughman, Werrington

Crab & Winkle, Werrington

The Solstice, Northminster

THE GANGSTERS

The Brewery Tap, Westgate

FALLEN IDOLS

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THE GANGSTERS

The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road

THE GUARDS

OPEN MIC WITH JAMES EDMONDS

The Golden Fleece, Stamford

The Crown, Lincoln Road

Charters, Town Bridge

The Swiss Cottage, Woodston The Crown, Lincoln Road

The Angel Inn, Yarwell

ACOUSTIC SESSIONS WITH STEVE AND DAVE

Ebeneezers, Woodston ROYAL MONSTER

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The Ploughman, Werrington THE SPIRIT

The Stage, Market Deeping SUN MAY 29 AUSTIN GOLD

Charters, Town Bridge CIRCA 73 + COSMIC RODNEY + SOULFIX + SOUND INJECTORS

The Stage, Market Deeping THE ROGUE STATE CIRCUS + FYZZ WALLIS + WILLIAM WEBSTER + BROOKE + DAN POOLE

The Golden Fleece, Stamford

SUN MAY 8

HIGH ROLLERS

BIANCA AND THE TOP CATS

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Mama Liz's, Stamford

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The Swiss Cottage, Woodston JASPER CAIN + SUPPORT

Mama Liz's, Stamford JUST JOSH NEWMAN

The Peacock, London Road NEW GENERATION CRASH AND BURN

The Fayre Spot, Bretton

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The Boat Inn, Whittlesey

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The Swiss Cottage, Woodston PENNYLESS

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