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Kids can explore, make and create! From pumpkin rolling, conker planting, and leaf jumping, Easton Walled Gardens is the place to be this October!

For more info visit www.eastonwalledgardens.co.uk or call 01476 530063.

WINTER @ MBE

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Freezing cold weather, late night parties, rich food and alcohol can cause chaos with your skin. As you already know, the better the condition of your skin as the season starts the easier it is to keep it that way. My Body Essentials on Shrewsbury Avenue have fantastic offers to help shift summer blemishes and prepare for winter. Start with 30% off a Signature Facial treatment to feed deep into the layers helping repair and prepare

www.mybodyessentials.co.uk It’s not always easy to fit Christmas for an shopping appointment time to suitLuckily, into a busy schedule. you. Springfields Outlet Shopping in Spalding have extended their opening hours to help us out! Springfields is now open on SPOOKY weekdays until 9pm this month through HALLOWEEN @ Monday until the week commencing What’s more, the car THEDecember BULL23.HOTEL park will be free to use from 6pm.

Get ready to have a shockingly Subway, The Kitchen and Frankie and good time at however, the Bullwill Hotel in open until Benny’s, remain Peterborough 10pm. this Halloween with their fang-tastic event The Addams Family Halloween 50% OFF Homicide. For £35, on Saturday SELECTED October 31 you’ll get a delicious three-course evening dinner, PRODUCTS murder mystery show and disco.

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ArriveDon’t at 7pm and enjoy yourself forget to stop at Beales on until the witching hour of 1am.

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They’re offering 50% off For more info call 01733 561364 selected lines, ranging from gifts to home or email events@bull-hotelaccessories. Get some cut-price prezzies peterborough.com. before they run out!

MUSIC SESSIONS BOLLYWOOD WITH CHIME TIGER’S CREATIONS CHRISTMAS Head to Chime Creation Centre DAYevenings BUFFET on Thursday and make Yaxley Bollywood the most ofrestaurant the chance to getTiger is bringing Indianlike-minded flavour to the menu together withanother this Christmas special Christmas musicians to play with and amake buffet.Whether So if you fancy change from some Day music! you awant the turkey and a rest from the cooking the to improve your musical skills, buffet is priced at £19.95 per adult, whilst learn how to play new senior citizens and children can dine for instruments, play and create £14.95. For bookings, call 01733 246519. music, or even write and record music, the Feedback Sessions is INN whereCOCK you need to be! WINTER

BEER FEST

They take place every Thursday TheatCock at Werrington has festive evening theInn centre from 5pmtreats store thisCourtyard, December! 27 7pm at UnitinA, The Wednesday December 18 sees the Norfolk St. PE1 2NP. arrival of their Winter Beer Festival.

Taking873014 on a medieval theme, there’ll be a Call 01733 or email info@beatthis.org for more details and get involved.

WESTGATE CELEBRATES OFFICIAL LAUNCH! Everyone’s invited to celebrate the grand launch of the new look Westgate Arcade in Queensgate Shopping Centre on Saturday October 3 and the theme is the swinging thirties! So head to the centre from midday to 4pm and enjoy an afternoon of swing, mocktails, competitions and

to be… www.peterborougharena.com l 01733 363500 discounts. Entry’s free so grab a bargain, sip a cocktail and have fun!

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Here’s the heads up on some winter fun this November at The Ploughman for the pub’s Charity Winter Beer Festival when you can enjoy 28 real ales, ciders and live music.

The fest starts on Thursday November 26 for the CAMRA review evening and rock band Stingray will be performing on Friday 27, the Nuggets will be performing on the Saturday and there’s karaoke fun with Mighty Mouth Trev on Sunday. ESP has also been told that revelers can look forward to Simmo’s famous beef madras! All proceeds will go towards the Kelly Simmonds Fund which is raising money for Heltwaite School in Bretton. Last year the festival raised £2.5k.

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Peterborough Arena, at the East of England Showground has launched an exciting new initiative to seek out Showmakers; people from the local area, willing to volunteer their time at public events on site, and in return get free entry to shows, free merchandise, and a whole host of other benefits as well as a behindthe-scenes look at all their events.

You can meet celebs, learn new skills and have a good time too.

People who would like more information, can sign up to their mailing list at www.peterborougharena.com and follow the link.

A BIG WELL DONE TO MIXOLOGY WAREHOUSE! So unless you have been living in space, you won’t have failed to hear about the epic event that was Mixology Warehouse! This massive dance event at Peterborough Arena was a huge success with over 1700 party goers attending! Well done to the crew who did a fantastic job of putting Peterborough on the house music map and we look forward to

more of the same soon. For the full story on how the event went visit our website www.espmag.co.uk.

CHARITY WINTER BEER FESTIVAL

GET WRITING CREATIVELY! Ever fancied your hand at some creative writing? Well now you can and for free too so there really is no excuse to not indulge your creative side. Sawtry Library is hosting a creative writing workshop on Sunday October 10 from 10am to 12 noon. You’re in for a treat as poet Leanne Moden will be leading the class. Email Leanne at leanne.moden@gmail.com for more info.

TAHLIAS CLOSET JEWELLERY PARTIES If you’re holding a Christmas event why not invite the fab Tahlias Closet to come along with a stall selling a beautiful range of jewellery, clothes and accessories, or if you’d like a private jewellery party for you and your friends one can be held either at your home or their showroom. If this sounds like something you’re interested in, email Natasha@tahliascloset.co.uk.

You can also catch Natasha with Tahlias Closet on Tuesday November 3 at the Virgin Active Christmas Fayre which is open to members and non members, entry’s free, there are gift stalls, many great Christmas ideas and presents too.

26th – 29th November 28 + real beers, 6 ciders and live music 26th November - CAMRA review evening, 27th November - Stingray 28th November – The Nuggets 29th November - karaoke with Mighty Mouth Trev Beef madras served all weekend!

Money will go towards the Kelly Simmonds Fund raising money for Heltwaite School in Bretton – target to raise £2.5k.

Staniland Way, Werrington T: 01733 327696 www.theploughman-werrington.co.uk

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Need a little zen in your life? Then head to the South Holland Centre in Spalding for some mind time in the shape of meditation. This will tick the positive thinking box and sessions will be led by Buddhist nun Gen Nyingpo who has over 20 years experience in teaching the power of meditation.

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• Sky sports multi screen venue • CAMRA accredited pub • Real ales from £2.50 a pint • Cash Quiz every Sunday 8pm • We are a Champions League Poker Venue

No experience is needed, you don’t need to wear any special clothing, just turn up and enjoy relaxing.

Tickets are just £5 on the door and the classes start on Thursday October 8 at 7.30pm.

Hodgson Avenue, Werrington 01733 578088

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TOYAH - STORIES AND SONGS Household name, pop icon, TV presenter, and stage and screen actress (Calamity Jane, Cabaret, Peter Pan, Jubilee, Quadrophenia) Toyah comes to the Cresset on Friday November 6 giving us a unique chance to experience the star up close and personal.

A lively unplugged/storyteller’s style gig, it’ll include Toyah performing an acoustic set of her hit singles and classic songs, recalling stories from her colourful, thirty-five year career and performing alongside musicians Chris Wong and Colin Hinds.

Tickets are £21.50 from www.cresset.com or call 01733 265705.

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AN EVENING OF DIRTY DANCING

NIGHT BEE GEES

We all remember the film and now we can relive it all with this great show paying homage to the classic Dirty Dancing movie. An Evening of Dirty Dancing: The Tribute Show is the original tribute to the greatest movie soundtrack of all time. Now in its 4th smash hit year, it’s the ultimate celebration of the iconic music from the classic movie. Dirty Dancing boasts a multi award-winning soundtrack and all the hits are here, superbly performed in this fast moving, slickly choreographed treat.

Fans of the Bee Gees won’t be left disappointed with this wonderful tribute act to the music legends in this two-hour show that includes many pop classics and their repertoire of multi-million selling hit songs written for and recorded by many of the world’s top artistes. The band brings to life a vast catalogue of hit songs superbly, appealing to audiences both young and old.

So head to the Cresset on Thursday October 22 for an evening of dirty dancing! Tickets start from £19.50 on 01733 265705 or online at www.cresset.com.

Performing on Friday October 9 at the Cresset, tickets are £20 from www.cresset.com or 01733 265705.

ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST Mask Theatre is bringing the acclaimed One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest to the Key Theatre main stage. Adapted for the stage by Dale Wasserman, it’s based on the novel of the same name by Ken Kesey, and popularised in film by Milos Forman in 1975, when Jack Nicholson played the lead role, Randal P. McMurphy.

McMurphy is a charming rogue who contrives to serve a short sentence in an airy mental institution, rather than hard labour in prison. Quickly, he takes over the roost, but in his engaging and compassionate way, bizarrely accomplishes what the medical profession’s been unable to do for twelve years; he reaches out to the patients as people.

It’s directed by Emma Goldberg, who comes straight from directing Mask’s knock-out Edinburgh Fringe show Jeremy Kyle Does Shakespeare.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is running from November 4–7 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £12.50 available from www.vivacitypeterborough.com or 01733 207239.

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PETERBOROUGH BIG BAND LIVE The next few months are a great time for fans of the big band sound so get ready for some outstanding performances by the 18-piece Peterborough Big Band.

They’re staging two concerts at the Dragonfly Hotel at Thorpe Meadows so put Thursday October 1 in your diary followed by their Christmas concert on Thursday December 3. Lucky audiences can enjoy sounds from the 1930s and 40s as well as big band versions of modern day music.

Both concerts are just £5 on the door and doors open at 8pm.

WATERLOO – THE BEST OF ABBA In 1974 the little known Swedish pop group Abba swept to superstardom with their Eurovision winning song Waterloo, and four decades later they remain as popular as ever.

T-REXTASY LIVE Get ready for a night of great music with T-Rextasy, the official tribute act to Marc Bolen and T.Rex. Performing live at the Stamford Corn Exchange on Saturday October 24.Tickets are £19.50 available on 01780 766455.

Back by popular demand, this is one night not to be missed!

This tribute show looks back at the sensational rise to stardom of Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny and AnniFrid at the Key Theatre in Peterborough on Friday October 9 at 7.30pm. The unique Abba sound is replicated by a full live cast and band – with stunning costumes, breathtaking choreography and captivating harmonies.

Tickets start from £20 on www.vivacity-peterborough.com or 01733 207239.

HALLOWEEN PARTY NIGHT WITH THE ZOOTS SPOOKTASTIC CONCERT On Saturday October 31, The Zoots will be returning to The Stamford Corn Exchange for one night only to entertain you with music from various eras and an array of artists you’ll know and love.

Be ready to clap along and stomp those feet to iconic tracks from a host of artists including Elvis ,Chuck Berry, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, T.Rex, Queen and Michael Jackson to name but a few!

Tickets start from £14 and you can also opt for a three- course meal & show ticket for £26.50. Call 01780 766455 for more details and tickets.

THE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS Get ready for a tribute show like no other! The Chicago Blues Brothers are heading to the Cresset on Thursday October 29. Following their hugely successful international Sweet Home Chicago tour, they return to the UK with their brand new action-packed show!

Celebrating over 30 years of the Blues Brothers phenomenon, this nonstop revue is packed with over 2 hours of the very best blues, Motown and soul music from both of The Blues Brothers movies plus plenty of laughs too!

With an elaborate new stage production including a full live band, the show also features classics from James Brown, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Otis Reading and many more!

WHITNEY QUEEN OF THE NIGHT This award winning production features a stellar line-up with rising West End star Rebecca Freckleton delivering a powerhouse performance as Whitney.

Taking us on a magical rollercoaster ride through three decades of classic hits including I Wanna Dance With Somebody, Saving All My Love, I Will Always Love You and many more, this show beautifully remembers the most highly awarded female artiste in the world ever!

Share her life and get ready for the greatest love of all in Queen of the Night! Catch this show on Sunday October 25 at the Key Theatre, tickets are £21 from www.vivacitypeterborough.com or 01733 207239.

RUSSELL WATSON Russell Watson is officially the UK’s best selling classical artist ever and has won four Classical BRITS. He’s performed for some of the world’s greatest figures including, HM The Queen, the late Pope John Paul II who requested a private audience with Russell at The Vatican, former US President Bill Clinton, The Emperor of Japan, Sultans and the King of Malaysia.

The list is endless.

This concert is a unique opportunity to hear ‘The Voice’ as you’ve never heard him before.

Tickets are £23.50 on 01733 265705 or online www.cresset.com.

MAGIC – A KIND OF QUEEN Magic, a fantastic tribute act to Queen, are all set to perform Queen’s greatest hits, plus some lesser heard tunes in their latest show for 2015.

AN EVENING WITH DES O'CONNOR One of the UK’s greatest ever performers, the incomparable Des O’Connor, is coming to the Key Theatre on Saturday October 31.

It’s a great treat for his army of adoring fans and a brand new show celebrating the stage and screen career of this showbiz legend.

Magic will be performing live with five vocalists to back up the powerful lead vocal of the dynamic Roger Brown.

Get your tickets for this performance on Friday October 23 at Peterborough’s Key Theatre from www.vivacitypeterborough.com or 01733 207239.

Ticket prices from £20.

PETERBOROUGH OPERA CONCERTS

Des entertains as only he can, whilst bringing to life stories of great personalities with whom he’s shared the stage through showreel clips featuring entertainment greats like Barbra Streisand, Tom Jones, Tina Turner, Morecambe & Wise, Dolly Parton, Will Smith, Robert Redford and many more.

Peterborough Opera brings lucky opera fans a couple of well distinguished concerts during the next months and welcome their new managing director Kate Wishart. Kate’s well-known locally as percussionist for a number of orchestras. The first, a Grand Concert, at Easton-on-the-Hill is on Sunday October 25 at 5pm in All Saints Church. This will include some opera choruses and other popular arias and songs. Tickets are £10 in advance from the village shop or you can call 07950 436777, or £12 on the door and this also includes a complimentary glass of wine! Proceeds are for the Church and Peterborough Opera.

Ticket starts from £23 from www.vivacity-peterborough.com or 01733 207239.

The second performance is an Opera Gala at The Key Theatre Studio on Friday November 13 at 7.45 pm. Tickets are £12 and are available from the box office 01733 207239. For more info visit www.peterboroughopera.co.uk.

CONCERT FEATURES TWO DEBUTANTS The City of Peterborough Symphony Orchestra’s Autumn Concert features a new leader of the strings section and a debutant soloist pianist. So make a date for a great selection of classical music – Sunday October 18, at The Voyager Academy, Walton, 3pm-5pm.

The new leader is Christina Everson, who is also leader of the Ely Sinfonia.

‘He sings like Pavarotti, and entertains the audience like Sinatra’ – NY Times

Indonesian-born Maria Immaculata Setiada is said to be an exciting pianist and plays Schumann’s piano concerto. The concert also features Borodin’s Prince Igor overture and Dvorak’s 5th symphony.

Ticket for this spectacular show on Saturday October 31 are £46.50 on 01733 265705 and www.cresset.com.

Tickets cost £10.50 (concessions) and £12.50, schoolchildren go free. Tickets available on the door or at www.cpso.org.uk.

JAILHOUSE ROCK AT STAMFORD Celebrate Elvis’s 80th birthday year with this outstanding concert production of the West End musical Jailhouse Rock featuring original star Mario Kombou and his incredible band – led by legendary producer, musical director and Ivor Novello award-winner David Mackay.

This spectacular show, The Elvis Years, is packed with over 50 hits from the early days of Sun Studios and That’s Alright Mama, through to the Hollywood years of GI Blues and It’s Now or Never.

Performing live on Saturday October 17 at the Stamford Corn Exchange, tickets start from £18.50 on 01780 766455. www.espmag.co.uk

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ACTION STATIONS KIDS: FIREMAN SAM IS COMING TO QUEENSGATE! Great fires of London! We’ve heard that Pontypandy’s most trusted Hero Next Door is coming to Peterborough – yes, the one and only Fireman Sam will be at Queensgate Shopping Centre this October half term.

BAKE OFF STAR AT AUTUMN FOOD AND COUNTRY FAIR Celebrity chef and master baker Paul Hollywood will be turning up the heat at this year’s highly anticipated new-look Autumn Food and Country Fair at Peterborough Arena on Sunday October 11.

On Thursday October 29, Fireman Sam will be appearing during exciting story time sessions, led by a narrator at intervals throughout the day. Little cadets will be enthralled by tales of Fireman Sam’s antics in the village of Pontypandy – laugh as mischievous Norman Price gets into outrageous escapades, gasp as Fireman Sam bravely sets about rescuing his friends from peril, and sigh with relief as he saves the day.

For more info visit www.queensgate-shopping.co.uk

FIRE AND ICE CHALLENGE AT THORPE HALL

The star of The Great British Bake Off will be giving top tips to improve your bakes, demonstrations, inspirational commentary and signing his book.

Every natural instinct you have will be screaming at you to run away, but the team at Thorpe Hall are daring you to take a step forward instead!

The event runs from 8am until 4pm and Paul will be taking part in three demonstrations throughout the day at 10.30am, 1pm and 3.30pm.

Fire and Ice is the latest challenge at the Sue Ryder hospice in Peterborough. Not for the faint-hearted, Fire and Ice requires you to overcome your fears and take a walk over broken glass and red hot coals.

Other highlights include a huge craft fair, the Wisbech Shire Horse Show, the 3Sixty bicycle stunt team, The Supreme London Championships Small Livestock Show, classic cars and plenty of trade stands for that all important shopping! For more info on the event visit www.autumnfoodandcountry.co.uk and for more food news on the event check out the food column on page 20.

DIWALI FESTIVAL OF LIGHT RETURNS Make sure you head to Peterborough’s Cathedral Square on Saturday October 31 as Peterborough’s Indian, Nepali and Sri Lankan communities come together to celebrate the annual festival Diwali.

Marvel as Peterborough city centre is transformed with activities and exhibitions that reflect Diwali, the festival of light.

You can look forward to a day of celebration, workshops, singing and of course, good food.

For more info about the event or to get involved, you can phone the Peterborough Diwali Committee on: 07801 283274.

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A team of experts have been drafted in to run Fire and Ice taking place in the stunning gardens at Thorpe Hall Hospice, after dark on Halloween to add to the drama.

Registration for one event costs £25 or if you’d like to do the glass and fire walk the cost is £40 with a fundraising target of £150.

Register at www.sueryder.org/fireandice or call Jo at Thorpe Hall on 01733 225999.

ART TAKEOVER AT THE SOLSTICE! Following on from the spectacular Arts Festival, Emerge, a network of emerging artists in the city, are taking over the Solstice with live art and music for a Sunday of weird and wonderful performances, workshops, installations and activities. The event, Wonderland, will run from 2pm – 11pm on Sunday October 11 and is loosely themed around the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

The daytime event will see a Mad Hatters BBQ banquet and headline artist Paolo Morena amongst many other exciting activities and performances. The evening event kicks off from 7pm at Radius, headlined by local band and now nationally touring Burning Codes who will be hosting their official album launch. The evening will also feature a punchy performance from nationally revered poet/rapper Adam Kammerling, and sticky treats in the Sugarland art installation. You might even bump into a character or two on this wild and wacky art adventure.

Advanced tickets to Wonderland cost £6 and are available on www.vivacitypeterborough.com

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FIREWORK FIESTA AT PETERBOROUGH ARENA Get ready for a dazzling Firework Fiesta at Peterborough Arena on Saturday November 7. You can look forward to a firework display like no other with a massive funfair, food stalls, a licensed bar and live bands.

Tickets can be purchased online or bought in person from The Visitor Information Centre on Bridge Street,

Queensgate Information Desk (Upper Floor) The Cresset Box Office, Bretton Centre, Notcutts Garden Centre, Oundle Road, Ferry Meadows Visitor Information Centre, Ferry Meadows Caravan Park, Van Hage Garden Centre, Sue Ryder, Thorpe Hall and online at www.fireworkfiesta.com.

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Gates open at 5pm, with the lighting of the giant bonfire at 6.30pm before the spectacular firework display at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £3 for children (2 up to under 15yrs) in advance and £5 on the night for adults (aged 15 and above) £7 in advance and £10 on the night. On the night it is cash only payment on the gate.

Not only does this event boast amazing fireworks, but also raises money for local good causes through the Rotary and Round Table Clubs of Peterborough.

BASTON FIREWORK EXTRAVAGANZA Head to Baston on Sunday November 1 for the Baston Firework Extravaganza and enjoy a stunning firework display choreographed to music along with a children’s firework display, bonfire braziers a fun fair and food!

You can even buy a golden ticket on the night for a chance to start the main firework display.

Gates open for the fun fair at 3pm, braziers lit at 5.30pm and the firework and music displays start at 6pm.

STAMFORD AND DISTRICT KIWANIS FIREWORK BONANZA! Get ready for a firework spectacular with the Stamford and District Kiwanis on Saturday November 7 and an evening of children's entertainment, hot food and mulled wine at Stamford Welland Academy (formerly Queen Eleanor School), Green Lane, Stamford.

Gates open at 5pm with free parking. The bonfire will be lit by a local VIP at 6pm with the massive fireworks display starting around 20 minutes later.

Top tips from the organisers are bring a torch and wrap up warm!

Entrance is £5 adults, £2 children with all the money raised going to local charities.

There is just a 3,000 capacity so you will need to get your tickets before the event. You can buy them online at www.bastonfireworks.com or from the Baston Post office.

BARNWELL BONFIRE AND FIREWORK DISPLAY Head to Barnwell Village Hall on Thursday November 5 from 6.30pm – 8.30pm for a fun evening of bonfire celebrations!

Tickets are £4 for children, and £5 for adults.

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Family tickets starting from £15, adult tickets £5 and a child’s ticket from £2.50. For more info visit www.bastonfireworks.com

SPRINGFIELDS SPECTACULAR

The annual Castor village fireworks display is happening once again at the Cricket Club on November 6. It opens at 6.30 and starts at 7.45pm.

Tickets will be available on the night or in advance from the Prince of Wales Feathers pub.

The shopping centre’s Fireworks Spectacular takes place on Thursday November 5 in Spalding and is always a big crowd pleaser and always packed!

Expect another fabulous display this year and book early for tickets.

See www.springfieldsshopping.co.uk/events for full details.

If you’re organising a local firework display please send details to office@espmag.co.uk for inclusion in our November issue.

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Oct 4 - Grandparents Day - they get free entry and cup of tea Oct 15 Table Top Sale 7 - 9pm Oct 24 Nov 1st Halloween Howler!

Masses of fun activities from witch’s lair, disco, quiet fireworks, Bug Club and pumpkin carving

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Christmas Market - get your Christmas shopping done!

Dec 13 Carol Service Dec 12/13 and 19/20 Breakfast with Santa Santa and elves tea parties See website and Facebook for more details

TIME TO GIVE THE PGER RUNNERS A CHEER! It’s here at last and time to show your support to everyone taking part in this year’s Perkins Great Eastern Run. Thousands of runners are about to pound the streets of Peterborough – some will be dressed as superheroes and others will be aiming for a personal best (PB), but whatever their reasons for running they need you!

Darren says – “There can never be too many supporters so come out and line the streets to cheer on everyone who’s trained relentlessly (or not nearly enough) and set out to challenge themselves to smash personal goals and raise money for their chosen charities to make a positive difference to themselves and others.”

The Perkins Great Eastern Run takes place on Sunday October 11 and is renowned for great public support to help runners master the half marathon and make it through the fun run when they’re dressed as a chicken!

The fun run starts at 10am followed by the half marathon at 10.30am on the Embankment.

The city council, in association with RingGo cashless parking, has introduced a special offer for runners to park all day in council car parks for just £2 when you use RingGo (50% saving on the machine price).

Look out for ESP’s own running man Darren Grigas who’ll be looking for a PB in the half marathon while his kids tackle the Anna’s Hope Fun Run. There’s still time to enter until October 5 so why not give it a go?

By registering with RingGo today you will save time (avoiding queues at the ticket machines) and money on race day so make sure you sign up in advance!

All you need to know is on the website www.perkinsgreateasternrun.co.uk

GET ACTIVE – GET HEALTHY! TIME TO CUT CHOLESTEROL. Whilst many of you may be embarking on Stoptober this month to quit smoking, there’s another health campaign that’s just as important.

You can help improve your cholesterol levels by: • • • • •

Eating a healthy balanced diet Adopting foods that actively lower cholesterol Being more physically active Stopping smoking And if you are overweight, by losing weight

Cutting down on saturated fat and replacing it with everyday foods that contain more unsaturated fat can help to improve your cholesterol levels dramatically.

Vivacity Sports and Healthy Living urges you to think about another common health issue; high cholesterol. This October is National Cholesterol Month and Vivacity are encouraging everyone to make a few small lifestyle changes to improve their health and quality of life.

By reducing your intake of butter, cakes, pastries, fatty meats and full fat milk, cream and cheeses you can prevent your cholesterol levels from becoming too high. Foods that naturally help lower cholesterol include: oat cereals, fruit, vegetables, soya foods and drinks, beans and pulses, nuts and seeds.

Making a few small food swaps and taking part

in regular exercise (there’s a certain fun run this month you could join in with to get started!) is enough to help you lower the level of cholesterol in your blood and prevent the risk of a heart attack or stroke. Whilst the risk of developing high cholesterol is more common as you age, this isn’t to say that younger people should ignore the benefits that come with healthy eating and regular exercise.

Vivacity offer a number of GP referral services for those with a range of health conditions. If you’re suffering with a high cholesterol level or a specific cardiac or respiratory condition the class will provide the required support and advice needed.

Exercise for Cardiac and Respiratory conditions class – every Wednesday at 12.30pm – 1.30pm at Hampton Leisure Centre £2.50 per class.

For more info about their health classes visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com/healthservices

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Cresset Greg’s biggest contract to date, replacing doors and windows and maintaining the properties. The list also includes the Posh Academy and Mick George in Huntingdon amongst others.

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hen it comes to his business Greg Jones is mixing up a little bit of Homes Under the Hammer with a bit of Property Ladder with a few Grand Designs thrown in!

personal touch, backed by an expert team.”

Fenprop has all aspects covered so it’s a one stop shop for every element of a refurbishment project for your own home or property maintenance for businesses.

He has a mantra of ‘quality service’ and aims to retain the personal touch despite his two Peterborough businesses getting larger. He’s approachable and takes time to talk through any project and offer advice and help. There’s no hard sell and a free quote is given after consultation.

“I’ve built the business up by trying to go above and beyond people’s expectations,” says Greg.

“It’s about the end game. I can project manage from start to finish and still give jobs that

Businesses can trust them to deal with all their needs through from refurbishment projects to the ongoing maintenance of the building.

Greg likes to invest back in the local area and sponsors local teams and projects. His business is built on reputation and his customers are keen to recommend him. That’s obvious in the level of repeat business and the great ratings they have on Safe Local Trades

From starting out as a landlord in 2001, this local go-ahead entrepreneur took the next natural step into property development and established Fenprop in 2003 at first just working on his own developments. From there Greg decided to share his talents and offer his services to everyone. He later established Fenglass and now runs both companies armed with plenty of first hand knowledge.

Greg has a wealth of personal experience on his own property projects having renovated and sold over 40 properties. He’s dealt with all aspects himself and been through it all – from poor tradesmen to building disasters – so you know you’re dealing with someone who totally understands your concerns when it comes to that dream building project or refurb.

Fenprop carries out proactive and reactive maintenance and staff have all the relevant insurances and are certified so you know you can rely on them.

So whether your offices are in need of some TLC or you fancy creating a new space in your home rather than upping sticks it could be time to give Greg and his team a call.

Greg’s company also produces it’s own double glazed units

Fenglass produces its own double glazed units all made in house, and offers a while you wait service. They can supply and fit UPVC windows and doors for homes or businesses, cut glass and mirrors.

Fenprop/Fenglass, Unit 5, Carr Road, Peterborough, PE1 5YA Tel: 01733 771694 www.fenprop.co.uk

“I’ve built the business up by trying to go above and beyond people’s expectations” The two businesses are rapidly gaining more and more commercial work with the YMCA and

Greg’s commerical work includes the YMCA and the Cresset

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‘Manspread’ has been added to oxforddictionaries.com It’s when men spread their legs on public transport leaving less space for others. And here’s me thinking manspread was something I was doing at Quo Vadis back in the day…

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CLEANING A POSH SET OF BOOTS

NEW SCOOTER UP FOR GRABS

Peterborough United players Jermaine Anderson, Kyle Vassell and Kgosi Ntlhe cleaned a different set of boots when they washed supporters’ cars for charity at Motorpoint in Fengate.

The lads went straight from training to support the UK’s leading car supermarket’s donation to Age UK and MIND for each car the lads washed.

Motorcycle training school CAMRider is giving you the chance to win a brand new taxed and ready to ride Lexmoto Scout scooter worth over £750.

It’ll be good to see more Posh players engaging with the local community this season.

Supporters - especially young ones - look up to the players and even if they can’t always win on the pitch, the least they can do is spend more time off it with the fans who pay their wages.

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Hopefully we’ll see more of our players making public appearances and showing appreciation for the supporters who spend their hardearned cash on getting behind them week in, week out.

To go into the draw all you need to do is visit their website and answer simple multiple choice question: What does CBT stand for? Entry is free and you get automatic entry to win the scooter if you take a course with the Lincoln Road-based training centre.

Entrants need to be 16 years or over and should hold a CBT or full licence in order to accept the prize if won.

Closing date is November 30.

SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR? Look what I came across sifting through some old belongings…

Anyone remember this or still have one?

MY WORD OF THE MONTH

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Seriously, why are girls still doing this? I can’t help thinking: Daffy Duck, Janice Dickinson (gross), botox, fake tan, cheap eyelashes, bad teeth, goldfish, Prosecco, selfie, lip gloss, trout, gym-look and Kardashians.

>> Tony – when do we meet your bird? >> Tash – watch The Elephant Man before heading out… >> Bru – buon compleanno – pizza? >> Pep and Sash – one last ride? >> Neil @ Woodston Cycles – nice work again! >> Louis – thanks for agreeing Xmas

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AND THE WINNER IS...

ESP model, runner, fundraiser, coach, family man and trendy beardgrower... the list of talents our Darren Grigas has is endless and that's why his achievements haven't gone unnoticed by the Pride in Peterborough awards.

He was nominated as a finalist in the 'special recognition' category and I’m pleased to say he nailed it!

Daren more than deserves to win this accolade and I'm pleased he wasn't overlooked.

Darren loves a challenge and recently completed the first Spartan Race to be held locally (Elton Hall) and he's lacing up for a personal best time in our city's excellent Perkins Great Eastern Run this month.

Both events are of course a walk in the park for our poster boy whose

biggest achievement this year has to be his 156-mile run across the Sahara when he raised more than £18,000 for local charity Anna's Hope.

Darren finished an impressive 151 out of more than 1,300 competitors from 50 different countries racing in what was dubbed as 'The Toughest Foot Race on Earth'. He did it on rationed food and water whilst carrying only essential survival items on his back.

Then there's Darren's perfectly formed beard. That alone is worthy of an award. If he one day decides to throw in the towel on his running at least he can audition for one of the three wise men in the stage adaptation of Jesus of Nazareth.

Acting? Now there's a challenge Darren...

'F' WORD IS THE PLACE TO EATALY I'm having a food porn moment and salivating over my keyboard...Pasta restaurant chain Francesca® is coming to our city and I'm going to eat it out of house and home!

Its flagship restaurant at Baker Street in London opened in 2012 and Francesca is on its way to the food court in our A1M junction 17 service station. It'll be serving up to 18 freshly prepared sauces and three varieties of durum wheat pasta – as well as an assortment of salads, antipasti, lasagne, cannelloni, panini, desserts, proper Italian coffees and wine.

established in 1973 a small family shop now based in orton Waterville, run by david, sheena and William.

• 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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I know the food will be top notch because Francesca restaurants only use tomatoes from the Naples region of Italy and extra virgin olive oil from the Puglia region. Better still, all pasta dishes are served with authentic parmesan cheese imported from Parma.

I'll take an educated guess that if this place is a hit then we may see a branch open up in the city centre and that'll be a result. Some of the food at service station restaurants are pasta the joke and I can't wait to get a pizza the action at Francesca's (sorry, had to be done).

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READY FOR A G ESP’s Mikey Clarke chats to Stuart Orme about ghostly goings on…

Chances are you’ve heard the name Stuart Orme before. The local historian has worked at the Peterborough Museum for years and has guided hundreds of the popular city centre ghost walks.

Stuart was recently appointed as Head of Operations at Peterborough Cathedral, meaning his ghost walks this Halloween could be his last. Having been on a few of the walks myself, I know he’s the man to go to for spooky stories. I caught up with him recently to find out his favourite tales.

So, in no particular order…

“The most haunted building in the city is the Peterborough Museum, situated in a magnificent building on Priestgate,” Stuart told me. “Parts of the building are from the 1500s. For much of its life the building was used as a city hospital until the 1930s when it was donated to the Peterborough Natural History, Scientific and Archaeological Society.

“When the building was used as a hospital in 1916 an Australian soldier – Thomas Hunter – was wounded whilst fighting in France during World War I and died from his wounds whilst being treated at the Infirmary. Today, the infamous ghostly grey figure nicknamed ‘the lonely ANZAC' is often seen by terrified witnesses on the stairs and the first floor of the museum. The ghost of Sergeant Hunter was most recently seen in August this year by two ladies on a guided tour!”

Ghostly monks in the Cathedral Precincts “The stunning building which is Peterborough Cathedral is at the physical heart of the city, and for many is its spiritual heart. It’s also the historic core and has endured a lot of upheaval throughout its sometimes turbulent history – so, you probably won’t be too surprised to discover that it has a reputation for being haunted…

“Many terrified visitors to the Cathedral have reported witnessing ghostly apparitions of monks, unsurprising given the site was a monastery for over 900 years. On a summer’s evening in 1996 an American tourist was taking some twilight photos of the cloisters when she saw a hooded monk appear in one of the doorways. The figure crossed the cloister and disappeared through a door into the Cathedral.

The lady finished taking her photographs and decided to follow the monk to see if he was

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taking part in a service open to the public. To her amazement she discovered that he’d actually exited a doorway which was bricked up and had walked through an apparently locked door! Since then other witnesses have also reported seeing a monk in the cloister, or along 'Windy Alley', the passage leading from there to the Cathedral's west front.”

The ghosts of Queensgate “The Queensgate Shopping Centre was first opened in 1982, and today dominates much of the city centre. The shopping mall was constructed on the site of some of the oldest streets in Peterborough which probably accounts for some of the strange events which take place after the centre closes. Eerie voices, phantom footsteps and ghostly figures have all been reported by spooked security guards, with the ghostly apparition of a sobbing little girl dressed in rags seen squatting on the floor of the lower mall in the early hours of the morning.

“An apparition of a Grey Lady has been witnessed walking through the back rooms and staff canteen of John Lewis, whilst the ghost of a tall old man walking his Scottish terrier dog has been seen in another shop. Staff at several shops claim to have heard a little boy laughing, almost if he likes to play hide-and-seek with them.”

I know from being on many ghost walks in the past that Stuart Orme has many more stories to tell. And nothing sends a chill up your spine more than hearing a ghost story whilst being stood in the actual locations of the sightings. Therefore, if you get a chance to join Stuart this Halloween, I highly recommend you do so.

Speaking to the historian on leaving the Museum, he told me, “I’m so proud to have been a part of the building. I’ve really enjoyed working with the lovely and hardworking team of people – staff and volunteers – over the last 14 years. It was an honour to be involved in the Museum redevelopment in 2011, reopening in 2012 after a £3million refurb; the Heritage Festival (which has

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The Museum's most famous ghost

kind of been my baby), and which I'll continue to be involved with in the new role. There’s also fond memories of helping bring Flag Fen and Longthorpe Tower into the fold, helping to safeguard, interpret and make accessible these amazing and internationally important historic sites; the guided walks, particularly the ghost walk, which I will miss; most recently the new cellar redevelopment at the Museum, our new attraction 'The Priestgate Vaults' opening in October, which will be my swansong to some extent I suppose!”

Although Stuart will clearly miss working at the Museum, there are exciting times ahead. “I’m looking forward to working with the Cathedral team – who I know quite well already from working on joint projects such as the Heritage Festival – and are a lovely bunch of people,” he said. “I can’t wait to be working at such an amazing building as the Cathedral, which really is a hidden gem nationally; with new challenges and opportunities, particularly on the Peterborough 900 commemorations and celebrations in 2018 when the current Cathedral building will be 900 years old. This will be a real opportunity to put the Cathedral and the city in general on the map and raise the profile of our amazing heritage!”

ESP Magazine has supported Stuart Orme during his many years at the museum and will continue to support him during his time at the Cathedral.

We wish you all the best.

Read more of Stuart’s creepy ghost stories on www.espmag.co.uk to find out more about the Grey Lady of Thorpe Hall and how highwayman Dick Turpin might be seen at the Bell Inn at Stilton.

GHOST STORY? HALLOWEEN WHAT’S ON HALLOWEEN HOWLER AT PIGEONS FARM It looks set to be a spook-tastic week at Pigeons Farm this autumn! Running from October 24 – November 1, the farm’s Halloween Howler is a jam-packed few days of fun activities, a disco, quiet fireworks, bug club and pumpkin farming. For more info visit www.pigeonsfarm.co.uk.

SPALDING PUMPKIN FESTIVAL SPOOKY SPECTACULAR @ SACREWELL

This hugely popular festival takes place on Friday October 9 and promises to be another spectacular day out.

Head to Sacrewell on October 17 – November 2 for a two-week spooky spectacular half-term starting with a Star Party on the Saturday October 17 with Peterborough Astronomical Society (PARS).

There’ll be telescopes to view the sky at night, a projector show and fun and engaging space talks.

It’s just £5 per person under 2s go free.

The wicked witches of Wansford will also move into the old farmhouse with a few of their creepy crawly friends. Jump on a tractor ride to the house and take the tour of the witches’ lair!

On October 24 it’s pumpkin carving day with Riverford from 1am – 4pm.

The Spooky Spectacular Half-term is designed for younger children but there are a few surprises and activities that may make them jump.

For more info visit www.sacrewell.org.uk.

HOP ON THE WIZARD EXPRESS AT NENE VALLEY RAILWAY Children and adults are invited to dress up and enjoy the spooky fun when they join Harry the Wizarding train spotter at the Nene Valley Railway on Saturday October 31 for an exciting train ride, complete with spooky happenings.

The Minister for Correction will welcome the little horrors to the Wizards express and he expects them promptly at the railway for 6.30pm ready for a 7pm departure and a goodie bag and glow sticks!

Tickets are £13 per person and for more info visit www.nvr.org.uk/events/wizards-express.

The festival features a variety of daytime entertainment from 11am, including a charity market, street entertainment, activities and competitions.

SPOOKY TOURS AT BURGHLEY HOUSE Prepare to be spooked as tickets go on sale for the popular behind-the-scenes torch lit tours unearthing the secret history of England’s greatest Elizabethan house. At Burghley House in Stamford from Monday October 19 - Saturday October 31, the spooky tours offer a chance to journey through forbidding outbuildings and centuries old cloisters.

In the evening, there’ll be live entertainment from local artists including Diamondz DG, The Bourne Borderers and Zebra before a fabulous fireworks display from the top of the South Holland Centre at 7.30pm.

Led by local ghostly expert Martin Tempest, tours take place at 6.30pm, 7.30pm, 8.30pm and 9.30pm daily (excluding Sundays) and are designed to be scary, but fun!

Tickets are £15 and for more info visit www.burghley.co.uk

TRICK OR TREAT FUN CITY CENTRE HALLOWEEN @ SERPENTINE GREEN GHOST WALKS For haunted Halloween fun grab the kids and take Don’t miss the Halloween edition of the most popular guided tour in the city! Explore the spooky side of Peterborough’s past with these entertaining, informative and 5 star rated ghost walks which set off from Peterborough Museum. Pre-booking is highly recommended for these sell-out tours being held Wednesday October 28 – Saturday October 31.

Tickets are £5 (£3 concessions) on 01733 864663.

them to the Boots display area in Serpentine Green on Thursday October 29 for plenty of spooky treats.

Head down in your ghoulish fancy dress outfits for safe Trick or Treating! Simply register at their Halloween check-in point to get your face painted and to receive a Haunted Trick or Treating map! It’s all happening from 12 – 4pm.

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Jesus Christ Superstar exploded onto the musical scene in 1971. Stunning audiences, it changed the face of musical theatre forever and features some legendary songs – I Don’t Know How to Love Him, Everything’s Alright, Gethsemane and Superstar.

BILL’S BACK ON BROADWAY! A new season brings more big shows to Peterborough…

Due to popular demand we can look forward to another fantastic series of top quality shows at The Broadway, once again brought to us by Bill Kenwright.

That’s followed by something to get you ‘In The Mood’ for the festive season with Tommy Steele in The Glenn Miller Story, featuring a spectacular 16 piece orchestra plus sensational performers and dazzling choreography. And, by huge popular demand, a musical favourite of theatregoers everywhere, Willy Russell’s multi-award winning Blood Brothers returns to Peterborough.

It’s good to hear there’ll be no additional booking fees to pay on top of the stated ticket prices, and a range of concessions and discounts will be available.

For tickets visit www.thebroadwaypeterborough.co.uk or call 01733 822225.

continues through until January 16 next year.

Jesus Chris Superstar

It follows his short run of shows back in 2013 which saw the likes of Evita and Joseph performed for Peterborough audiences and we can’t wait to see more!

The ground-breaking concept rock opera tells the story of the last seven days of the life of Christ.

Leading performer Glenn Carter returns as Jesus, a role he’s played in the West End, on Broadway and on film. Australian star Tim Rogers made his UK stage debut 15 years ago and hasn’t looked back since – he takes on the role of Judas Iscariot.

The new theatrical season starts on November 17, opening with Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s masterpiece Jesus Christ Superstar, and

X Factor finalist Rachel Adedeji plays Mary Magdalene direct from the UK and European tour of Thriller Live.

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The fantastic series of shows will continue with the thriller, And Then There Were None – recently voted ‘world’s favourite Agatha Christie’, a new production of The Sound Of Music, family favourites Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat, Miracle on 34th Street The Musical, the Christmas Magic Concert and Dreamboats and Petticoats the Christmas Story.

TV and Film Fest @ The Cresset cinema adaptations of comic book movies bring in billions of pounds at the Box Office.

With geek being the new cool, it brings me great pleasure to announce that stars of Doctor Who, Star Wars, the Bond films – and much more – are coming to Peterborough.

On Sunday October 25, Tenth Planet Events brings TV and Movie Fest to The Cresset. It's promised to be something that Peterborough media fans will love.

There’s a new out of this world event heading to the city and Mikey Clarke can’t wait…

Once upon a time being a geek was looked upon as something embarrassing. These days people such as Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates are worshipped. Programmes like The Big Bang Theory dominate our television screens and

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As well as mixing with the celebs, TV and Movie Fest will be a great opportunity to see props used on the small and big screen, with merchandise available too. One prop in particular I'll be sure to get a selfie with, is a full sized Tardis.

With characters walking around (including Daleks and Cyberman) entertaining the crowds, there'll no doubt be plenty of photo opportunities.

As a huge fan of Comic Con, I'm excited by the thought of something similar coming to our city. I'll definitely be there – and may even attend in costume. Hopefully you'll unleash your inner-geek and do the same. After all, you can win prizes for doing so. 1st place to 6th place prizes will be handed out to the best cosplay.

Special guests attending the event include Peter Davison (Doctor Who and Law and Order), Garrick Hagon (Star Wars and Mission Impossible), Derek Martin (Charlie Slater from Eastenders) and Jacqueline Peter Davison (Doctor Pearce (Casualty and Mischief).

Who and Law and Order) Other names include Nina Tickets cost £15 for early entry (9am) Muschallik, Ayesha Brough, Shane Rimme, and £10 to attend from 10am onwards.

Peter Purves, Paul Darrow, Barry Noble, Vera Day To book your tickets and to find out more, visit and Stephen Calcutt. And there are still more www.tenthplanetevents.co.uk or call 01775 guests to be announced! Autograph and photo 302060. opportunities will be available.

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Autumn’s a great time of year to embrace some delicious flavours and with the weather changing, eating comfort food such as hearty stews and wholesome soups should be top of your food adventure agenda. So for my October column, I thought I’d bring you some autumnal inspiration with fresh delivered vegetable boxes, autumn country fairs and some continental flavours too.

COUNTRY FAIR AT PETERBOROUGH ARENA! I couldn’t write my October column without giving the Autumn Food and Country Fair at Peterborough Arena a mention. The event’s on Sunday October 11 and looks to be a food haven for us foodie fans.

Not only will you get the chance to see Paul Hollywood, star of The Great British Bake Off giving top tips to improve your bakes, demonstrations, and signing his book, there will also be an abundance of tasty treats to sample and buy. From British pies to Indian cuisine, and lots in between, this

year’s Autumn Food and Country Fair is well worth a visit.

Exhibitors in the food hall include popular and local producers, Grasmere Farm, The Crusty Pie Makers, Lime Tree Pantry Food plus many more.

Head to the website www.autumnfoodandcountryfair.co.uk for more info, a full list of exhibitors and to get your ticket. See you there!

PARSNIP AND PEARS FRESH FOOD DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR Now if you don’t know by now, I have a thing about supporting local producers and this is for many reasons such as reducing our carbon footprint by reducing air miles, supporting the local economy as more of the pound stays in the local area and best of all, the produce often tastes better and is usually better for you.

So it’s a great delight for me to introduce to you Parsnip and Pears who are traditional farmers, growing, harvesting, baking, making and supplying traditional fresh food and produce to homes with their vegetable and fruit boxes along with locally farmed meat, all with minimal packaging and solid traceability.

To add another fine string to their bow, they are now working with The Green Backyard (GBY), a community green project in Peterborough.

when one of their team became a veg box customer. After a while Sophie Antonelli, co-founder of the GBY asked if we could supply them with some fresh local produce.

“Each Saturday we send a van load of lovely fresh produce to them for their box scheme, they add their own produce grown on the land at GBY. “GBY have limited resources but a huge following (no wonder with the brilliant work they do!) so we came up with the idea for GBY to promote fresh produce boxes and Parsnips and Pears to handle the sales, customer service and delivery.

“GBY will still provide any produce grown on their site and as they need loads of customers to help towards raising the funds to keep the site, Parsnips and Pears give 10% to Green Backyard from every veg box order.”

Visit the website www.parsnipsandpears.co.uk for more info and to order your box of deliciousness.

A TASTE OF FRANCE IN BOURNE AND GRANTHAM

Here’s a bit of good news for Pret A Manger fans in Peterborough. The popular chain has launched Pret Delivers, a fantastic delivery service that means there really is no excuse to enjoy healthy food!

The tempting breakfast menu includes delicious fruit salads and yoghurt pots, hearty breakfast baguettes and the ever popular pastry selection.

Lunchtime offers even more choice, with sandwich and baguette platters, salads, sushi and a whole line-up of sweet treats, including brownies, Love Bars, and of course Godfrey the Gingerbread Man.

Deliveries will be available to addresses within 0.6km of the shop, perfect for providing delicious breakfasts and lunches to city centre offices.

The minimum spend for delivery is £30. Deliveries are made between 8am and 8.30am for breakfast and 11.30am-midday for lunch. For more info visit www.pret.co.uk.

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Sara Barlow, founder of Parsnip and Pears told me: “We started our relationship with the GBY

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A traditional family run country hotel in the heart of Duddington featuring six en-suite rooms.

Now the French know a thing or two about good food and this October some French flavours can be enjoyed closer to home in the Lincolnshire towns of Bourne and Grantham and in the shape of a specialist French market.

On Friday October 16 a group of 14 traders will promote and sell French food, fashion and other lovely French things in Bourne outside the Corn Exchange and on Saturday October 17 they will head to Grantham’s popular market.

Vintage music and family entertainment will welcome shoppers who’ll be able to sample some French style cuisine and snacks from 8am to 2pm on both days.

It really does sound like a wonderful couple of days so do try and show your support and of course, bon appetite!

Dog in a Doublet has Christmas all wrapped up!

Celebrate the festive season with great food and wine. Our array of festive menus offer dishes from the traditional favourites to gastro pub delights inspired by seasonal ingredients and all prepared and served by our friendly and attentive team.

Ideally situated just outside of Peterborough between Whittlesey and Thorney making access easy for everyone.

Whether you are organising a company party, a family get together or a social gathering Dog in a Doublet has something for everyone!

Opening times: Mon: 6pm – 9pm. Tues 5 – 9pm. Wed 12pm – 2pm / 5pm – 9pm. Thurs 12pm – 2pm / 5pm – 9pm. Fri 12pm – 9pm. Sat 12pm – 9pm. Sun 12pm – 7pm.

Find us next to the River Nene between Thorney and Whittlesey, PE6 0RW (ample car parking)

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It’s a wrap Ease yourself into the crisp autumnal days with the latest Boho look with fine knits, layering and fabulous wraps, capes and ponchos.

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This easy to wear trend is so hot right now you certainly won’t feel the chill and there’s a style and design to suit every taste. So pack away your flimsy summer kimono and snuggle up in the knitted version in everything from check to Aztec prints. Cinch them in at the waist with a belt to add definition or layer up over seasonal colours such as rusts and golds, check shirts and polo neck woollies which are making a big comeback.

Add your own Boho style touch with a felt hat, fringed bag, tassels and plenty of hippie chick attitude.

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J.W D’ARCY

7 Westgate, Peterborough

When you want something special for a gift or family occasion where better to head than a jeweller with real family values?

Colin’s assisted by an experienced team who’ve worked in the jewellery trade for many years and have a friendly approach to find the perfect piece you’re looking for.

Colin has been there 13 years and believes it’s the trust customers have in the business, their individuality and extensive knowledge that has seen them thrive as well as the quality they offer.

There aren’t many independent businesses around that have stood the test of time but Peterborough jewellers J.W. D’Arcy is one to be proud of. It’s still going strong since the 1920s – despite the rise of mass market products and shop chains dominating the high street.

This family business was founded by Jack D’Arcy in 1924 and incredibly it’s still family owned. After his death three of his children continued running the shop. Later on his grandson Mark took responsibility before he retired last year. The business is still owned by two of Jack’s children, Margaret and Ray and is now managed by Colin Allen.

“We have many new handpicked items which will appeal to today’s audience,” says Colin, “especially when you’re looking for something special.”

They sell a quality range of contemporary diamond jewellery and are the only local supplier of the floating diamond range.

J.W. D’Arcy sell jewellery, watches, clocks, Christening gifts, both new and preowned items and with Christmas approaching there

Qualified jeweller Kim and shop manager Colin is plenty to choose from – you can even have items engraved for that personal touch.

Colin says they provide a complete service at the shop not just retail – “A range of services we provide include repairs to jewellery including ring sizes, re-rhodium of white gold, rethreading pearls and beads, steam cleaning and jewellery polishing, watch repairs, batteries and strap fittings. For that special occasion we can create a bespoke piece by appointment with our goldsmith.”

They also buy scrap gold and unwanted jewellery so you could make a few pounds to buy the rest of your Christmas gifts with!

J.W. D’Arcy, 7, Westgate, Peterborough.

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PETERBOROUGH BEER FEST It might seem a distant memory now but Peterborough Beer Festival was another huge success with thousands supping up a huge range of real ales and enjoying the live tunes. Mike Harris captured the action for ESP. You can view all our Paparazzi pics on facebook.

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FOXES IS BACK WITH BETTER LOVE! Foxes is back with a storming new track this month the epic, heart-felt stomper Better Love out on October 16.

The single comes from her album All I Need due out early next year and follows hot on the heels of her disco-tinged comeback track Body Talk and a hugely successful international campaign as the face of the latest H&M campaign.

Her debut album Glorious made the top 5 with smash hits including Let Go For Tonight, Holding Onto Heaven and Youth.

The Grammy-winning, singer songwriter Foxes, aka Louisa Rose Allen, has become one of the UK’s most exciting pop stars.

Growing up in Southampton with her mum and older sister, Louisa always knew she wanted to perform. In fact, all of the family knew she wanted to perform because that's all she ever seemed to do.

“I'd always be the kid at Christmas who would stand on the table and perform for my family. They all thought I was really annoying. I'd be singing The Little Mermaid and Celine Dion and they'd all be laughing at me.”

She’s come a long way since then, but started out by gradually easing her way onto the London live scene. “I did a lot of open mic nights. Lots of playing to like two people that look like they want to cry,” she laughs. “It's been a journey.”

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Foxes went from singing at open mic nights to performing rapturously received shows at SXSW and being name-checked as one to watch by global megastar, Katy Perry!

If you’re still wondering where the name Foxes came from it was inspired by one of her very early songs and confirmed by her mum who had a slightly odd dream in which foxes were performing some of the most beautiful music she'd ever heard.

For Foxes, music isn't just a hobby or a passing phase; it's something she's always wanted to do without really realising it.

“I'm not desperate for the fame. I don't want that part, I just want to make music,” she states firmly. And there seems to be no stopping her.

Foxes heads out on her UK tour this month starting on October 22 in Glasgow – tour tickets are available on ticketmaster should you wish to see the saucer-eyed one up close!

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A family run community pub located in the heart of Stanground Self contained function room for hire Live sport shown on both BT & Sky Sports A good selection of Real Ales always available Quiz Night Tuesday 8pm Play Your Cards Right Tuesday 9.30pm

05/10 – Lizzie On The Loose 10/10 – Kickback 17/10 – The Unknown 24/10 – Grumpy Old Men 31/10 – Ramshackle Serenade Halloween Gig – CASH PRIZE FOR BEST FANCY DRESS 06/11 – Bon Rogers White Duo Beer Festival from 24th October with a great selection of real ales.

Quiz night every Tuesday with Play Your Cards Right immediately after

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Movie Previews

SPECTRE Cast: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Lea Seydoux, Dave Bautista Director: Sam Mendes

Fortunately with Mendes (after much persuasion) back behind the camera that could just happen – as James Bond gets a cryptic message from his past to send him on a trail to uncover a sinister organisation.

This nicely ties into the ‘Mr White’ (Jesper Christensen) storyline that was prevalent in Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace – as

the new M (Ralph Fiennes) battles political forces to keep the secret service alive – with SPECTRE receiving a re-birth after playing a major part in early Bond lore.

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One of Shakespeare’s most compelling characters gets the dramatic big screen treatment via X-Men’s Michael Fassbender. After Macbeth, a Duke of Scotland, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that he’ll become king of his country, he gets consumed by ambition and spurred into action by his wife (Marion Cotillard).

A 70-year-old widower (Robert De Niro) seizes an opportunity to get back into the game after discovering retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be in this comedy from the director of What Women Want. But his surprising new career move sees him become a senior intern at an online fashion site run by Anne Hathaway’s Jules Ostin.

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Back to the Future and Forrest Gump director Robert Zemeckis utilises IMAX and Real 3D for intense death-defying moments in this biographical story of French high-wire artist Philippe Petit (Inception’s Joseph GordonLevitt). This chronicles his attempt to cross the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in 1974.

An idealistic FBI agent (Edge of Tomorrow’s Emily Blunt) is enlisted by a government task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs along the border between the USA and Mexico. Benicio Del Toro and Josh Brolin costar in this action-drama from the director of Prisoners, that’s already notching great early reviews.

Harry Potter starlet Emma Watson makes a rare headline movie appearance in this suspenseful Minnesota-set thriller as a young woman who accuses her father of an unspeakable crime. And when he unexpectedly admits guilt, a detective (Ethan Hawke) unmasks a horrifying nationwide mystery after investigating the case.

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This drama tells the incredible story of one of the biggest deceptions in modern history – multiple Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong. When an Irish sports journalist (Chris O’Dowd) becomes convinced that the cyclist’s victories are fuelled by banned substances, he starts hunting for evidence that will expose him.

This fantasy horror from Pan’s Labyrinth director Guillermo Del Toro sees an aspiring author (Mia Wasikowska) tempted into marriage by a mysterious outsider (Tom Hiddleston).

But after she ties the knot, she is swept away to a house – where her husband’s sister (Jessica Chastain) lives – that hauntingly comes alive.

Hugh Jackman stars as evil pirate Blackbeard in the latest Peter Pan-based movie to hit the big screen, as an orphan (Levi Miller) gets spirited away to the magical Neverland. There he ultimately discovers his destiny in this family adventure from the director of Atonement, co-starring Tron: Legacy’s Garrett Hedlund.

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16 HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2 Dracula (Adam Sandler) and pals – including Kevin James’ Frankenstein – try to bring out the monster in his half human, half vampire Grandson, in order to keep his beloved daughter Mavis (Selena Gomez) from leaving the hotel. Steve Buscemi and Andy Samberg co-star in this follow-up to the profitable 2012 animation hit.

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Every few years a game comes along that really raises the bar – as iconic creator Hideo Kojima evolves the Metal Gear Solid series in breathtaking style.

With this sandbox adventure he opens up this appealing world to newbies, while offering more than enough for MGS enthusiasts, with a deeply polished gameplay that redefines the stealth-action genre for a new generation.

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To put it simply this is tactical espionage at its best – where going in all guns blazing usually isn’t the best option – with this game truly making you think about every consequence, complete with gorgeous photo-realistic graphics.

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The story might not have quite the depth as previous entries – with the legendary mercenary Snake in 1984 Russian-controlled Afghanistan – but this fifth instalment has so much ingenuity one or two minor gripes are eradicated in a heartbeat. A true gaming masterpiece.

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FORZA MOTORSPORT 6 (X1) It’s very easy to band about the term ‘the best racing game of all-time’ – but with this sixth instalment of Microsoft’s banner racing game it’s hard to argue against it.

With more than 450 cars (including the debut of the Ford GT) across a plethora of world-famous racing locales – including Le Mans and Daytona – this is just about as good as it gets.

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It may have a couple of minor issues (like difficulty spikes), but with luscious visuals, real world physics that are second to none and an absolute abundance of options this is undoubtedly the best racing simulation out there.

With so much to do – and exciting credits to earn – this ultimate package will give you hours of top-notch driving enjoyment.

GEARS OF WARS: ULTIMATE EDITION (X1) Marcus, Dom, Baird and ‘The Cole Train’ have stood the test of time – with this inaugural Gears of War outing ageing like a fine wine.

Nine years ago (yep, that’s right) it was probably just about the prettiest game around when it debuted on the 360, and with five new chapters – never seen before on an Xbox platform – added to this remastered ultimate version, chain-sawing hordes of Locusts to death is still incredibly satisfying.

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The gameplay does show one or two cracks, but taking out the Berzerker with Hammer of Dawn is still a slice of gaming genius that should get the COGs on your Xbox One into gear.

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Dance with tiago!

ESP loves to support local talent and we also love a good success story so it made perfect sense to catch up with Tiago Varela, a street dancing legend in Peterborough, entrepreneur and founder of iDream Academy, an after-school dance class for budding dancers.

Photos: Emma Bothamley

Tiago’s passion for music and dance began at the tender age of 2 when he would play piano and he’d learned to do the moonwalk by the time he was 3 years old! It’s easy to see why he continued on this route and as an adult wants to inspire others into the world of dance.

Tiago told me: “iDream is a passionate music and dance academy offering workshops, classes, and courses both physically and online in most styles of dance and all aspects of music.

“Our After School Sessions programme is extremely popular as our young budding dancers learn

essential moves and build their routines to show off in an end of term show in which they will be awarded for their progress and even win prizes.

“Despite its popularity dance is not strongly present in the current PE curriculum, therefore before GCSE's not many schools offer the opportunity to take part in dance.

This is why we need the cooperation of all schools, their involvement will play a key role in the improvement of what Peterborough has to offer, and add more value to the education sector within the city.”

The future looks bright for Tiago who, not content with the success of iDream, is now looking to launch an interactive dance app and an interactive website which means dance enthusiasts can learn the moves tutored by industry experts (and even guest celebrities) when you’re on the move or in the comfort of your own home. There is an opportunity here for investors of all kinds to get involved as he’ll be selling company equity via a crowd funding platform.

Tiago Varela, founder of iDream Academy To talk to Tiago about iDream and his other projects you can call him on 01733 294520 or email info@idreamacademy.co.uk.

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FILM INDUSTRY NETWORKING EVENT AT THE KEY On Saturday October 31 film enthusiasts will have the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals at the Creativity Connected EXPO at the Key Theatre.

The event’s run by Uniting Creative Arts (UCA) – a social enterprise founded by Peterborough guy Leon Mitchell.

UCA focuses on supporting those in poverty who have significant talent or ideas raising funds to support creative projects and the expo aims to bring actors, directors, producers and film students

together to share ideas and draw inspiration from guest speakers.

Leon also produced the much anticipated film Zombies In Tha Hood and us lucky lot will get to see a trailer of the movie and meet the cast at the expo. The film is an urban comedy which will have people from all ages laughing out loud and even includes local celeb Louis Smith. Entry to the expo is just £3. For more info you can visit the UCA Facebook page www.facebook.com/Uniting-Creative-Arts.

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Steak nights coming soon!

Roast Dinners Every Sunday 12-4.30 £6.50 adult £4.50 child (Kids will get free ice cream with their dinner)

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American Beauty…

I love my retro stuff as readers will know and I’m a fan of Americana so when I spotted this beauty at the Classic and Vintage Show on the Embankment I fell in love instantly! driving it it's like travelling back in time, it gives me a tremendous buzz.

So would he ever be tempted to part with it?

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However it was easy to see there would be no parting former local radio host (WGMS, Hereward FM, Lite FM) Peter Tibbs from his Pride and Joy.

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He imported this gorgeous 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air from the States after being won over by her good looks of Dusk Pearl over Imperial Ivory. The V8 283 small block engine adds to what is probably the most famous of all the Tri Chevys. The ’57, dripping in chrome and sporting large tail fins is the Bel Air legend that akes us back to an age never to be seen again. www.espmag.co.uk

“I imported the car from Ilinois USA on August 19, 2014, just over a year ago. We named it Teddy the ‘57 Chevy.

“Ever since I worked as a mobile DJ on USAF Alconbury back in the 70s, I used to see the great American muscle cars on base, but the ‘57 Chevy would always stand out for me.”

“Everything has got a price, except the wife,” he laughs, “but it would have to be a big price!”

It was no surprise there was a constant gathering around Teddy the Chevy on the Embankment but Pete’s used to the car being the star.

It’s easy to see how this American beauty would win you over and Pete’s smitten.

“Every time I go out in it, I am asked, can I take a picture of your car, even on garage forecourts.

When I go to car shows it’s not long before people are standing admiring and taking photographs.”

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“It's a big, loud chrome car that takes a lot of cleaning, however with the help of my friend Nick Thompson, from Thompson Services, it's relatively cheap to run. How much mpg, I don't want to know – it could spoil it for me!

“It's a time machine, 60’s music on the radio and you can be wherever you want to be, however I travelled to Stamford one Saturday afternoon, as I started to

drive over the bridge, I was waiting behind a car when a lady asked me whether she could take a selfie of her and the car, I looked over my shoulders to see a whole line of people who wanted to do the same, it wasn't long before Stamford was grid locked. Sorry if you were in Stamford on that hot Saturday afternoon!”

What’s your Pride and Joy? Keep your nominations coming on office@espmag.co.uk whatever it is, car, bike… tractor!

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GREAT TURNOUT FOR CITY'S CLASSIC AND VINTAGE SHOW Leicester, Lincoln and Luton just to display their pride and joy.

The weather held out for another excellent Peterborough Classic and Vintage Vehicle Show that attracted more than 400 vehicles over a weekend on the Embankment.

Most of these vehicles were cars and I'm surprised I wasn't kicked off site by organisers Paula Thacker and the city council for dribbling and drooling over many a car bonnet.

Of the hundreds of cars baring their shiny metal for me to salivate over, two in particular made me seriously think about trading my girlfriend in for them. A topless beauty that was a Fiat 124 Spider got my motor running and so did a peach of an early 1960s Cadillac DeVille. Both were rare and fabulous and I need them in my life!

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

The show is back again next year and I'm told it'll be a few weeks earlier than its usual September billing, so watch this space for a diary date.

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Much like the inaugural show held last year this event again brought in an eclectic mix of some of the finest and rarest automobiles you're ever likely to see in our region. In fact, a good number of car and motorcycle owners had come from towns and cities including Bedford, Norwich,

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Local skin care specialists My Body Essentials offer a range of professional treatments from hair removal to skin rejuvenation but now there’s a new addition to their menu which can give you flawless skin in moments!

THINK PINK AND BE BREAST AWARE It’s breast cancer awareness month in October so it’s time to think pink, fundraise and of course become more breast aware.

Various cancer charities will be going all out to encourage us all to carry out regular checks for anything unusual – even guys get breast cancer you know!

Every year nearly 55,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK, that’s the equivalent of one person every 10 minutes but the good news is that now more than eight out of 10 (85%) people survive breast cancer beyond five years.

There’s a huge range of pink themed limited edition products which help raise cash for various cancer charities available throughout the month and on October 16 Breast Cancer Care are staging The Big Pink to raise money for people facing breast cancer. Whether you have a dress down day at work, a cosy night in or a big daytime bash, it's up to you.

Remember, any pink goes! All funds raised throughout October mean Breast Cancer Care can provide its specialist nurses, local services and vital emotional support network for free to those who need it. Find out more and get a free starter kit at: www.breastcancercare.org.uk/thebigpink There’s also Wear It Pink day on October 23, find out more on www.wearitpink.org

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As I write this, the signs of Christmas are already popping up all over the place. Sometimes you just want to put your finger on the marketing and media ‘stop’ button to allow yourself to take a breath from one season to another let alone jump from summer to winter.

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’ve just returned from a 2 day visit to an island where my new retreats will be, it felt like time itself had stood still. When I flew home I felt I’d been away a week instead of 48 hours, fully recharged and ready to roll. I’d fallen into the open arms of Mother Nature as soon as I’d left the shores of the mainland, leaving time behind to pick up on my return.

We can’t stop Christmas and those winter months coming but what we can do is slow down and embrace autumn as a time for inward reflection. It’s a time where nature begins its slow transition into winter, but not before we get time to naturally declutter our lives and let go of things that don’t serve us. Nature lets go so readily, the branch doesn’t hold on tight to its leaves in fear of not having them next year, it knows that it’s a cycle and letting go allows more growth when the time is right.

According to the Chinese theory we’re made up of five elements – earth, fire, metal, water and wood and an imbalance in any of the elements creates disharmony in our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Autumn is associated with the element of metal.

Areas associated with the element metal and the autumn are – The organs – colon and lungs. The lungs are where we take in our breath of life and the colon is the elimination of our waste. The autumn is not only a time for letting go it’s a time for us to inhale fresh, crisp air so get out into nature (even sit in the garden) and start taking the healing breath.

The colon is our great eliminator so when we hold on to waste physically, mentally and emotionally then our vitality is lowered as well as clogging and slowing our body. In naturopathic terms this has also been known as a great time for bowel cleansing.

When we have lung or bowel issues it’s said that we have an imbalance in the metal elements.

Anyone going through a period of grief or overwhelmed by sadness and sorrow affects the lungs so these emotions are also linked to this element. Anyone unable to express these emotions are said to have an imbalance of metal.

Harvesting – reaping the fruits of our work from the spring and summer whilst preparing for the winter time ahead, it is about transitioning but remaining flexible and adaptable – when we’re holding on we are not flexible!

Time of day for metal is early morning – peak function time for lungs are between 3am-5am and 5am-7am for the colon. They suggest that

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anyone with an imbalance in the metal element will find that any conditions may be exacerbated at these times.

The fluid of metal is mucous – the sense organ of metal is the nose so not only the linings of the lungs but the mucous membranes of the nose are governed by this element. Coughing, drippy nose (post nasal drip), sinus blockages etc can show an imbalance and a sign the body is trying to eliminate waste.

Our self worth – the metal element is also associated with our self worth, when we have an imbalance we seek outside of ourselves for a sense of worth often through material things but when we get them we find we’re still lacking as feelings of low self-worth are built from within.

You may also be a person who seeks respect from outside instead of within. Questions such as, ‘who am I?’, ‘what is my life’s purpose?’ often come up at this time of year.

Helping to find the balance in the metal element – Start to slow down and not push yourself, when you’re tired – sleep or rest when you can.

Go to bed a little earlier, even just 1 hour can really help.

Take one day of the week to lay in bed an extra hour or more if you can.

Get out in nature every day and breathe in the fresh autumn air.

Begin to let go of that which no longer serves you. Only when you let go can you make room for the new. Declutter your room, car, home,

cupboards. Remember to look within to the hurts/anger that you are carrying.

Eat as much local seasonal food as you can. This time of year it’s pumpkin and squashes, celeriac root, kale, blackberries and much more.

This article is written from the little I understand of the five elements which I covered in my early training as a nutritionist and naturopath but I don’t claim to be a practitioner of this fascinating healing modality, but it can guide you on where you may be blocked/imbalanced. Finding a practitioner of the five elements acupuncture would be an excellent way to help you further or seek out some books to get to know them a little better for your own guidance.

In health, Karen www.karendevine.co.uk

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SPARTANS, WHAT IS YOUR PROFESSION?!

AROO AROO AROO! These were the opening battle cries from a pumped up Spartan warrior standing over the mud-hungry crowd as we gathered at the start line about to take on the notorious Spartan Sprint around the obstacle laden grounds of Elton Hall.

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bstacle course races aka ‘mud runs’ have fast become a more popular way to spend the weekend than going to the pub or watching TV and rarely does a week go past where you don’t see friends’ pictures online of their mud-caked grinning faces brandishing a big shiny medal to show off their glory. Reebok Spartan are among the biggest and arguably best of these boasting over 120 races across the world and luckily for us we just had one right here in our neighbourhood.

Fancying my chances I entered into the ‘Elite’ wave going up against a line-up of fitness junkies with Adonis-like physiques who live for these races. As an endurance athlete I’m usually just getting warmed up 20 miles in so this short, fast 5k race was a different challenge for me. There’s a lot of bravado and theatrics with the Spartan races with many of the guys racing topless to get in full Spartan character. So I figured I’d go the whole hog and show some flesh blindly imagining I look as good as the retouched characters of the Spartan film ‘300’. As they say; ‘When in Rome’ (or in this case Elton just off the A605 on the edge of Peterborough).

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The course weaved around the grounds of Elton Hall utilising the natural obstacles such as streams, woodland, tunnels, hills and even the river. The Spartan additions included 8ft walls, barbed wire to crawl under and lots of lifting and carrying. We carried, logs, sand bags, buckets of gravel and even the notorious Atlas stones weighing around 35kg and 55kg. As if the course wasn’t hard enough there are penalties for failing an obstacle and these came in the form of 30 burpees for every failure. These were more upsetting than the course itself! Frustratingly whilst doing my full quota of 30 after my spear fell from the straw bale I threw it at (yes you get to throw spears at straw giants!), I noticed a few others do only 5-10 burpees before sneakily running off again. A little more policing required here please marshals! (not that I was bitter at all honest, grrrr).

I finally leapt over the wall of fire and crossed the finish line around 47 minutes later earning myself a fairly respectable 56th place out of the 2,000+ that raced.

Now came the fun part, I got to go round a second time with my good lady Sarah and my lad Ethan who at 14 years old was one of the youngest on the adult course. The course is built to challenge grown men and women so I was really proud to see Ethan not only complete the course

but also succeed where many others failed, climbing the 16 foot rope to ring the bell, hurling his spear into the gut of the big straw man, crossing the monkey bars, the dark water-filled tunnel and so much more. It was a fantastic experience to share and although she was too young for the adult course, my 12 year old daughter Oonagh-Mae was able to race the junior course set up for 8-13 year olds. We watched her go around, cheering her on all the way and she was great! We each received our medals and t-shirts to show off our Spartan victories as well as a much needed drink!

This event catered for all, fast or slow, young and old. At the end there were several food and drink stands, photo opportunities and a chance to cheer on the next wave of Spartan hopefuls being egged on by the warrior shouting down at them.

I look forward to the event hopefully returning next year and hear rumours that they may bring one of their larger courses. We raced the Sprint, but anyone wanting a bigger challenge can take on The Super or even The Beast if we’re lucky/stupid enough. www.spartanraceuk.uk Darren Grigas

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THE PUNDERFUL WORLD OF DARREN WALSH of the Fringe award. Is it on pride of place in Darren's home?

"It will be, but at the moment it's still in my bag as I haven't unpacked it yet!" he told me.

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The winning joke was just one of many Darren painstakingly wrote for his month long show at the Edinburgh Fringe entitled Punderbolt.

Hello, and welcome back to Mostly Funny where the big comedy news this month concerns comedian Darren Walsh. As some of you may know, Darren was born in Peterborough and went to school in the city before moving to London and he recently won the award for the funniest joke at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival – sponsored by TV channel Dave. He took the top prize for the joke: “I just deleted all the German names off my phone. It’s Hans-free.”

Thankfully Darren hasn't deleted my name off his phone so when I rang him for a quick chat after the festival had finished he showed his quick-fire wit immediately. I asked him about the bizarre interview he did on Sky News about the award with Eamonn Holmes and Darren told me – "It was around 6am and he kept calling me Dave… I think he needs to make amends."

Darren's joke was short listed by a panel of comedy critics and voted for by 2,000 members of the public who weren't told the identity of the comedians who'd told the jokes. Darren's took 23% of the vote, with Canadian comic Stewart Francis finishing runner-up with… "Kim Kardashian is saddled with a huge arse… but enough about Kanye West."

So what of the actual Dave Joke

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"I've performed at the Edinburgh Fringe before, but this was my first full one hour show and I’m a fairly new act as I've only been doing stand up for 5 years. The press coverage I got meant that the show was sold out during the last week of Edinburgh and importantly people who hadn't heard of me before knew where to come if they liked a lot of one liners and short jokes."

Primary School in Eastfield!

Dave's Joke of the Fringe is the second major comedy award Darren's won after taking the title at the 2013 UK pun championships held in Leicester. The final was hosted by Lee Nelson in a similar format to a rap battle with comedians given a subject to pun about going head to head with one another and the audience deciding the winner.

To give you an idea of Darren's encyclopaedic knowledge of puns and one liners check out this clip of him in action earlier this year, www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kjuya Ld7xmI Darren is now planning a short run of London performances of Punderbolt but is hoping to bring it to Peterborough in the future as he still comes back to visit family and friends.

"I was born in Peterborough, and lived in Sawtry and then Peterborough but I've never actually done a gig in Peterborough before so it'd be good to come back and do that. I'll have to look into it!"

ESP photographer Emma Bothamley was in the audience for one of his Edinburgh shows and has been raving about him ever since especially as Darren combines all types of wordplay jokes with some brilliant illustrations and visual effects. Not bad, for someone who learnt to read and write at St Thomas More

In the meantime Darren has put his prolific joke writing to good effect and has a book out at the moment. Cheep Laughs has 1,025 of his daft gags and well crafted one liners along with his own illustrations. It covers every subject under the sun and is selling out fast on Amazon so grab one while you can! www.amazon.co.uk/CheepLaughs-Darren-Walsh

With Halloween fast approaching, award winning comedian Darren Walsh has kindly given ESP a selection of his most spooktacular jokes. Mmwwhahaha!

I won a pumpkin carving contest against a class of 8 year olds. It was a hollow victory.

I couldn't decide what Halloween costume to wear, then I saw a sign that said 'Beware Wolf', so I did.

How many times has Dracula wandered off by himself? I've lost Count.

Lex Luther invited Superman on a night out for Halloween. He said "Do you want to go to the crypt tonight?"

I went on a romantic package holiday with a group of over 50s vampires. It was the Twilight Saga.

I've adopted the love child of a Werewolf and the Loch Ness Monster. Just raising a WereNess.

Last Halloween, I went round to a retirement home and gave Gerry a treat. This year, I'm gonna show Gerry a trick.

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

It’s fair to say that the start to the 2015-2016 campaign on the pitch has been a difficult one and unfortunately its led to the departure of manager Dave Robertson. At the time of writing, it’s very hard to foresee the future, so writing this column has been a bit of a challenge and then I realised that the ABAX Stadium was the venue for a milestone, an achievement that the city of Peterborough should be proud of.

The Free Kicks Foundation is a citybased charity whose aim is to provide football-related activities for ill, bereaved and disadvantaged children, to give them a day to remember with their favourite football club and last month they staged their 500th kick – a tremendous achievement and one that deserves plenty of praise.

Working at Peterborough United, I’m well aware of the impact that this charity make on children’s lives. So much so that I abseiled down the South Stand dressed as Robin out of Batman and Robin to raise funds and trust me that is a sight that nobody wanted to see, not now, not ever.

The charity is run on a voluntary basis by Steve Thorpe and Sam Downing. Steve’s main responsibility is fundraising as well as using his extensive media contacts to gain publicity. Sam is the Kick Coordinator, she liaises with clubs, hospitals and families to ensure that the children have a day to remember.

I spoke with Steve in the dressing room (I know it seems a weird location, but go with it) and discussed the great work this charity does for children nationwide.

“When we first started, we never envisaged that we would reach 500 kicks, our plan back then was to maybe do five or six a season but we have reached 500 in less than eight years.

“A lot of hard work has gone in, mainly by Sam it has to be said, because she organises that side of the charity. About 120 kicks have taken place at Peterborough United, but we have got good relationships with a lot of other clubs both in the Football League and in the Premier League and it is a very rewarding experience,” Steve told me.

At Peterborough United, we’ve seen first-hand just what a massive impact the work that the Free Kicks Foundation has on children. The joy on their faces when they meet their heroes or when they walk onto the pitch for the first time is something that’s never ever forgotten. “Every time is a good feeling. You get the same reaction when they meet the players, it is a buzz, they are so happy and we feel immensely proud to have played a part in that.

“Footballers get a bad reputation sometimes, but we have patrons who work closely with us and the

work that they do in either raising the profile of the charity or by making charitable donations themselves is something that is invaluable. Earlier in the year, Ryan Bennett paid the cost of the van at one of our charitable events and the players are always donating signed merchandise for us to auction and now we have the chairman, Darragh MacAnthony, as the patron of the charity too which is fantastic.

“Darragh does so much with local charities, but he is always encouraging us and making donations to us so it was a perfect fit for us and we are delighted to be working with him. It is about raising the awareness of the Free Kicks Foundation moving forward.”

Both Steve and Sam have full-time jobs, so making the Free Kicks Foundation what it is now has been a labour of love. “We both work during the day, but we love doing it.

It doesn’t feel like extra work to us.

We get other people come and help us, but because it is the two of us, we find it hard to allow others to get involved.

“This is a football-based charity. We are comfortable where we are at the

minute. If someone were to come in and donate a large sum of money, then we would have to think about taking it to the next level and different sports, but we are unique because it is based just on football.

We don’t just do the mascot opportunities though; we have purchased season tickets at different clubs so 23 different children in different areas get to see their favourite football club.

“We have also put together the Free Kicks United team. This is very important because it is something different and a way of involving more children with disabilities and not only that but the children playing with other children with the same disability. The sessions are open to all ages and ability and will provide a safe and fun learning environment for all players taking part and will be run by qualified coaches.”

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So if you are reading this article and agree with me that the work that the Free Kicks Foundation do for children across this city deserves your support, then there are many ways you can get involved. You can make a donation at www.freekicksfoundation.org or you can nominate a child through the website.

For more info about the Free Kicks United sessions and the charity please email foundation@theposh.com.

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So it’s no wonder the Throwback crew are delighted to have Bowers performing at Edwards.

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JAYMO & ANDY GEORGE (MODA BLACK & LOST VILLAGE) Jaymo & Andy George return once more for another dose of Halloween action at Mixology on Friday October 30 from 10pm until late.

Known for it’s collection of the finest old school anthems and classics, the Throwback team is pleased to announce that Dane Bowers will be joining them on Friday October 23 in Edwards to perform a DJ Set. Bowers shot to fame as front man for the boy band Another Level who had 7 top 40 singles in the late 90s and included guest features from Jay Z and Ghostface Killah, the band are probably most well known for their monster hit Freak Me which reached number 1 in the UK charts in 1998.

Bowers also went on to bring out a couple of his own tracks after the band split in the early 2000s.

Recently you will have seen Dane return to your screens when he appeared in The Big Reunion TV show on ITV2 where he joined up with Gareth Gates, Adam Rickitt, Kavana and Kenzie from Blazin Squad to create the band 5th Story.

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It looks set to be a night full of ghoulish basslines and eerie breakdowns as these two DJ legends grace the decks at the ever-popular house night, Mixology and their DJing exploits have taken them from the Engine Shed to resident slots at Space in Ibiza and Fabric in London.

With two live BBC Essential Mixes under their belts and covering for Pete Tong's and Annie Mac's shows, these boys are continuously on the front foot of forward-thinking electronic music and in demand. Tickets are £10 on the door or from £5 in advance. Visit www.facebook.com/mixologyuk for more details.

SOUL NIGHT AT THE BURGHLEY CLUB Soul fans are in for a treat this Halloween as the Soul Covers play a night of classics at the Burghley Club in Peterborough. This popular 8 piece soul cover band are performing on

Saturday October 31 at the Burghley Club on Burghley Road, Peterborough. It’s free for members and just £1 for non-members. The night kicks off at 9pm and looks set to be another great night for soul lovers at the Burghley Club.

THE MAGIC OF MUSIC AT THE IVY CLUB It really is a great time of year for those who like a little groove in their nights out! Now soul and Motown fans can enjoy a great night of 60s, 70s and 80s tunes with Steve Allen, John Bradley and Andy Coulson at the Ivy Club, Gracious Street, Whittlesey on Saturday October 31.

Fancy dress is optional and tickets are just £6 per person in advance or £8 on the door.

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Expect a huge showcase performance and the resident Karma DJs playing the best in R’n'B, hip-hop and deep house hosted by Missin Lync!

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

A BeAutiful triBute Night Out

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Keith says...

I spent a brilliant Friday night at the Peterborough Beer Festival. I wanted to see The Dizzy Miss Lizzys and was intrigued by the headline act, The Activators.

Although they gave 100%, I didn’t feel that The Activators quite grabbed the atmosphere of the festival and judging by the gaps in the crowd, I think a lot of festival goers agreed with me.

On the other hand, there was a huge audience for the Dizzy Miss Lizzys’ performance. Led by Gizz

Butt their set featured a great mix of crowd pleasers ranging from Sweet Child of Mine to Hotel California through to some Stones and Beatles’ classics. Gizz also treated The Festival to a rare play of the song that established him and The Prodigy, Firestarter, whilst they finished with plenty of crowd participation on Hey Jude.

It was an exciting performance that left the crowd on a real high, and, I think maybe the organisers wishing that they’d reversed the billing of the two bands.

DeDiCAtiON tO Phil iS BACK The next Dedication 12 might is on the way. This is the annual evening which pays homage to rock legend Phil Lynott and Thin Lizzy. Last year promoter, Terry Narraine, moved the event to The Peterborough Sports and Leisure Club, (The PSL Club) on Lincoln Road, New England, and the show is back there on Saturday October 17 this year.

A confirmed four band line up again will see something different as the night opens with The Expletives, fresh from their successful Thursday night headline slot at this year's Peterborough Beer Festival. They’ll bring some no-nonsense commercial punk and new wave covers plus some Thin Lizzy covers in the style of Phil Lynott's collaboration with the Sex Pistols.

Back by popular demand, are Third Stone From The Sun featuring the awesome guitar talent of young Charlie Scott on guitar playing Lizzy and classic rock covers. Top Peterborough covers band The Rocket Dogs (special guests) are playing their last gig before taking a nine month break from the local scene. Headline band this year are Lizzy on The Loose playing the classic Lizzy album Live and Dangerous in its entirety.

Philomena Lynott, (Phil’s mother) is, once again special guest for the night, flying in specially from Dublin. She’ll be participating in the raffle which will feature memorabilia with the main raffle prize of a guitar signed by Philomena.

Threre’s also an auction of a drum skin with a unique picture of Phil Lynott (courtesy of Drum Skin Graphics).

Last year the evening raised over £1,000 for charity and they hope to exceed that this year. You can pay on the night of October 17 at Peterborough Sports and Leisure Club, but as ticket sales are going very well, you can reserve yours by phoning Terry Narraine on 07796 250071 or email terrynaraine@hotmail.co.uk

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The good people of Peterborough can look forward to a sensational night of live music when two of the country’s top tribute bands play at Radius (above The Solstice) in Peterborough on Saturday November 7 as part of their UK tour.

Topping the bill is Robbie Williams Banned, featuring Matt Byrne as 'Robbie' and bringing a live show bursting with energy that packs a real punch. Having recently performed at the local Thorney Charity Music Festival to rapturous applause, the band are back in the city for the first time in over 5 years and are excited at the prospect of an up-close-and-personal gig at one of the city's top entertainment hotspots.

"It's been a full on year for us," said Matt – a regular on the tribute circuit throughout the UK and across the world, including Ibiza, Germany and the Caribbean. "It's great getting to do this for a living.

I've been doing it for over a decade now and can honestly say I'm having a blast."

As well as headlining stages on the Isle Of Wight and at Liverpool’s huge Mathew Street Festival, the band kicked off their summer tour playing at the Cambridge University Summer Ball, sharing the stage with The Feeling, Wretch 32 and DJ Fresh. Matt’s still buzzing from the whole experience.

"It was mad, when we got there the organisers hadn't given us the festival line-up, so when the music started I thought there was a Feeling tribute band playing, before I realised it was actually The Feeling, who absolutely smashed it before we went on. So no pressure then! Luckily we have some big tunes and the noise the crowd made singing along to Angels was just incredible."

Those who’ve seen Robbie Williams Banned will know that their gigs are always full of crazy antics and audience participation, performing hits such as Angels, Millennium, Let Me Entertain You, She's The One, Feel and Rock DJ. RWB are supported on the night

by The Beautiful South and Housemartins top tribute act, Paul Heaton Fan Club. Playing singalong ‘South’ classics such as Perfect 10, Rotterdam, A Little Time and Don’t Marry Her as well as The Housemartins’ Happy Hour, Build and Caravan Of Love, this looks to be a tribute night not to be missed!

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The country of Liechtenstein nestles between Austria and Switzerland one of the smallest countries in the world. It has a population of only 38,000, no army and 90 police. It is also the world’s largest producer of false teeth!

All very interesting, but why am I including it in the music page of ESP Magazine?

The answer is local band Opaque are aiming to become Liechtenstein’s favourite band. They’re visiting the country to coincide with the launch of their new album, A Little Belief on October 10.

The band consist of Moony Opaque (vocals and acoustic rhythm guitar), Benny Turner (backing vocals, synth and electric guitar), James Butler (classical & flamenco guitar), Simon Piper (keyboard & piano), Rufus Corfield (bass) and Miles Buntenon (drums).

I spoke to Moony and asked him why Liechtenstein?

“We looked at who’s been viewing our web content and discovered a number of Liechtenstein nationals had taken an interest in us so we thought wouldn’t it be great to become popular in a whole country.

Because of its size we have a better chance as neither the Rolling Stones or U2 plan concerts there!”

How did they take to Opaque’s approaches?

“They were very interested,” Moony explained, “and we’ve had contact with their Prime Minister’s office and have approached the Crown Prince.

Their officials have been very cooperative and we are going on tour to the country in October where

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we plan to have a concert booked in the University students hall and at a mountain top restaurant. To promote ourselves across the country we are also going to busk in various towns.

We’ve written a song called the Liechtensteiner Polka and are negotiating with a TV station to try to represent the country in The Eurovision Song Contest.”

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What about the album A Little Belief?

“I definitely think it’s our best work to date and the contents are all selfpenned. We always try to entertain in our performances and this album is very carnavalesque and fun time.”

So does this mean goodbye Peterborough I wondered, but Moony’s adamant they remain true to their home city – “No way! It’s our home town and we wouldn’t desert our roots. We love local audiences and Liechtenstein followers would have a long way to go to be compared with them. We are also filming a documentary called To Liechtenstein With Love to enter into their film festival and so everybody back home will be able to see our adventures. Then on October 17 we are holding the UK launch of the album at the Key Theatre, so we look forward to seeing friends of the band there.”

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Fri OcT 2 BLACK ROSE SOCIETY The Hole in the Wall, Spalding CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION The Ploughman, Werrington MEG MCPARTLIN The Peacock, London Road NEW GENERATION CRASH AND BURN The Solstice, Northminster ROCKET DOGS The Swiss Cottage, Woodston THE 707 The Crown, Lincoln Road TOM SEALS TRIO Charters, Town Bridge

SaT OcT 3 DIANA ROSS TRIBUTE The Blue Bell, Werrington ELECTRIC WARRIORS The Cock Inn, Werrington GRUMPY OLD MEN The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road JUNK PUPPETS The New Inn, Oundle Road LIZZY ON THE LOOSE The Heron, Stanground LOVE AND MONEY The Swiss Cottage, Woodston PSYCH-O-BOMBS The Crown, Lincoln Road ROCKET '57 The Dragon, Werrington THE BRITISH MAYHEM The Lime Tree, Walton THE OVERSPILL Tunnels, Stilton THE RELICS The Burghley Club, Burghley Square

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THE SHADES OF GREEN The Decoy, Newborough THE VERZIONS Charters, Town Bridge THUNDERHEAD The Railway Inn, Whittlesey

Sun OcT 4 AUSTIN GOLD Charters, Town Bridge BON ROGERS The Crown, Lincoln Road OAKHAM MIC NIGHT The Brewery Tap, Westgate ROCKET '57 The Dragon, Werrington

Tue OcT 6 OPEN ACOUSTIC WITH CLAUDE DOMINO Millstone Inn, Barnack OPEN MIC The Dragon, Werrington THE LAZOONS The Swiss Cottage, Woodston

Wed OcT 7 JOEL EVANS Fayre Spot, Bretton

Thu OcT 8 OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH JAMES EDMONDS The Crown, Lincoln Road

Fri OcT 9 CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION The Burghley Club, Burghley Road MISCELLANEOUS The Cock Inn, Werrington PSYCHO BOMBS The Swiss Cottage, Woodston ROCKET '57 The Crown, Lincoln Road THE MIDNIGHT DOGS The Hole in the Wall, Spalding TINDERBOX Charters, Town Bridge

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SaT OcT 10 BROTHERHOODS ROUNDABOUT The Cock Inn, Werrington CIRCA 73 The Dragon, Werrington DAVIDSON, WATSON AND GATES The Bluebell, Helpston FAT CHANTZ The Burghley Club, Burghley Road GRUMPY OLD MEN The New Inn, Oundle Road KICKBACK The Heron, Stanground LET THERE B/DC The Crown, Lincoln Road LIZZY ON THE LOOSE The Swiss Cottage, Woodston NEW GENERATION CRASH 'N' BURN Peacock, London Road SOUL RUNNERS The Thorney Club, Thorney THE DIZZY MISS LIZZY'S The Moorhen, Hampton Vale THE GUARDS Ebeneezers, Woodston THE NUGGETS The London Inn, Stamford THE OVERSPILL The Angel Inn, Yarwell THE UNKNOWN The Three Horseshoes, Werrington

Sun OcT 11 BURNING CODES Radius, North Street CHARITY MUSIC DAY The Crown, Lincoln Road

Wed OcT 14 ACOUSTIC SESSION WITH GARY INGREY The Railway, Ramsey

Fri OcT 16 101 PROOF The Cock Inn, Werrington

CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road MIND THE GAP The Swiss Cottage, Woodston SUBWAY 77 The Crown, Lincoln Road UNTAMED The Hole in the Wall, Spalding

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MARK HICKMAN The Crown, Lincoln Road

OPEN ACOUSTIC WITH DAVE & PHIL The Boat Inn, Whittlesey

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NEW GENERATION CRASH AND BURN Fayre Spot, Bretton DEDICATION 12 STONE PONY PHIL LYNOTT Charters, Town Bridge TRIBUTE SHOW + LIZZY ON THE LOOSE THE ONE EYED CATS + THE ROCKET The Crown, DOGS + THIRD Lincoln Road STONE FROM THE THE OVERDUBS SUN + THE The Cock Inn, EXPLETIVES Werrington Peterborough Sports and Leisure Club, THE OVERSPILL Lincoln Road The Ostrich, North Street KURMAJAN The Swiss Cottage, Woodston SaT OcT 24 MISTREATED Prince of Wales DARREN TAYLOR Feathers, Castor The Three Horseshoes, Werrington OPAQUE The Key Theatre, FRANKLY MY DEAR The Embankment The Swiss Cottage, Woodston RETROLUX The Cock Inn, GO WITH THE FLOW Werrington The Burghley Club, Burghley Road SHADES OF GREEN The Burghley Club, GRUMPY OLD MEN Burghley Road The Heron, Stanground TALLAWAH HUSH Charters, Town Bridge Prince of Wales Feathers, Castor THE OUSE VALLEY SINGLES CLUB LATESHOW The Crown, The Blue Boar, Eye Lincoln Road RECKLESS THE SHADES The Cock Inn, OF GREEN Werrington The Burghley Club, ROCKET '57 Burghley Road Waterton Arms, THE UNKNOWN Deeping St James The Heron, Stanground THE GUARDS THE VELTONES London Inn, Stamford The Blue Boar, Eye THE INTRUDERS VELOCITY Conservative Club, The Peacock, Broadway London Road THE LIMIT ZEB ROOTZ The Old Coach House, The Dragon, Werrington Market Deeping THE MISTREATED The Crown, Sun OcT 18 Lincoln Road PENNYLESS THUNDERHEAD Mama Liz's Voodoo The Peacock, Lounge, Stamford London Road

MOn OcT 26 THE SHADES OF GREEN The Golden Pheasant, Etton

Wed OcT 28 ACOUSTIC SESSION WITH GARY INGREY The Railway, Ramsey

Thu OcT 29 OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH DAVE The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road

Fri OcT 30 AGI JAROCKA Charters, Town Bridge HOOKER The Dragon, Werrington JAKE DANIELS The Heron, Stanground NEW GENERATION CRASH AND BURN The Crown, Lincoln Road OPEN ACOUSTIC WITH DAVE & PHIL The Boat Inn, Whittlesey PHOENIX Peacock, London Road RAMSHACKLE SERENADE The Cock Inn, Werrington RETROLUX The Swiss Cottage, Woodston THE GUARDS O'Neills, Peterborough THE MORE I SEE The Iron Horse Ranch, Market Deeping THUNDERHEAD The Pear Tree, Stamford

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GO WITH THE FLOW The Cock Inn, Werrington GROUNDED Charters, Town Bridge RADIUS 45 Old Coach House, Market Deeping RAMSHACKLE SERENADE The Heron, Stanground SOUL RUNNERS The Burghley Club, Burghley Road THE DIZZY MISS LIZZY'S The Swiss Cottage, Woodston THE GANGSTERS The Crown, Lincoln Road THE REPLICAS The Dragon, Werrington THE UNKNOWN The Golden Fleece, Stamford

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