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FASHION SHOWS & BEAUTY @ JOHN LEWIS Check out the new look womenswear department at John Lewis in Queensgate. To celebrate the changes there are also fabulous free fashion shows planned to showcase their two fabulous new brands, Damsel in a Dress (pictured) and Whistles as well as their Autumn/Winter collections. The dates are Thursday September 23 with shows from 5.30pm - 7.30pm (fashion shows on the half hour from 5.30pm).

Fashion shows on the Friday will be 11am - 4pm on the hour and on the Saturday shows from 10am - 4pm on the hour. Everyone’s welcome and there’ll be welcome drinks and light refreshments on the Thursday evening.

Another great event is Where Beauty Begins on September 16. This one’s £5 a ticket, redeemable against a beauty purchase on the night. The majority of the beauty houses will be doing something special plus there’ll be a prize draw for those who purchase a ticket, to win a hamper of beauty products. Find out more on www.johnlewis.com

JOIN ALEX’S ANGELS Alex’s Angels are continuing their tireless work to raise funds for charity in the name of local lad Alex McGuiness. Sadly their friend has now passed away but all money raised in future will be split between Children With Leukaemia and East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices who cared for him. They have a huge event planned on November 19 at the South Grove Centre, near the Swiss Cottage in Woodston. They’ve already got DJs and bands lined up to perform, but if you want to take part then there’s still www.es p m ag .co.u k ( S e pte mbe r )

Thinking of buying a house but not sure where to start? Head to Sharman Quinney, Yaxley on September 18 for their First Time Buyers Day and speak to the agents who’ll be happy to pass on all of their knowledge. It’s all free and there’s no obligation to take things any further. For more info, call Nicole or Daniel on 01733 245400.

SPONSOR SPENCERS Spencers Hair Salon have completed their move from Park Road to Lincoln Road, near Morrisons in Walton.

They’re still fundraising for Great Ormond Streeet Children’s Hospital and owner Liza is looking for sponsors for her to have a rather radical new haircut – we’re not going into detail as apparently she hasn’t told her husband yet! If you’d like to get involved, visit the salon at 969 Lincoln Road, Walton, call 01733 324568 or visit www.spencershairsalon.com.

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SPRINGFIELDS GOES SUPERSIZE Another big name is opening up at Springfields Outlet Shopping and Festival Gardens in Spalding - Jeff Banks. He’s been a leading name in British fashion design for more than 40 years and is a renowned designer of both men's and women's clothing, jewellery and home furnishings. He’s also famous for being a long-running presenter of The Clothes Show on the BBC. Marks and Spencer are also extending their shop at Springfields by a massive 2500sq ft! This means they’ll be stocking more Per Una brand clothing, underwear and homeware – all discounted from the high street price. For more info visit www.springfieldsshopping.com

SAFE PARKING @ QUEENSGATE Queensgate has won the Park Mark Safer Parking Award for the 11th year straight. Awarded to places which look after both people and their cars, you can be assured that leaving your car in any place with the award won’t lead to disaster! Nikki Hall, City Centre Sergeant, told ESP – “Working in partnership with Queensgate to keep Peterborough a safe place for visitors is an integral part of the city management. For the Centre to be awarded a Park Mark Safer Parking award is a fantastic achievement and proves the high level of commitment Queensgate has to keep its shoppers safe at all times.”

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MOVE OVER, JOHN CLARE Peterborough-based poetry and hip hop act Dead Poets, featuring Peterborough Poet Laureate Michael ‘MC Mixy’ Riccardi and former Peterborough Poet Laureate Mark Grist, spent most of August performing at the Edinburgh Festival.

They’ve done 20 shows of their own and by the end of the Festival were, packing the room out as word about the show spread – they even got a four-star review from The Scotsman, the respected Scottish national broadsheet. Their act, which combines poetry with hip hop, is a sharp, witty look at how people play with language and whether the two disciplines will ever get along.

Instead of relaxing on their nights off, they’ve also been competing in poetry slams and hip hop battles, with Mark Grist coming joint first in a Hammer and Tongue slam – which is big news!

They’ve got more things planned in the future but are waiting for confirmation, for more info visit www.deadpoetry.co.uk.

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PING PONG POSTER The good hearted team over at Serpentine Green are taking their sponsorship of Hampton Table Tennis Club to new heights – thanks to a team photo on a massive 20ft bill board. Centre manager Dennis Baldry told ESP – “We like to be involved in the lives of our local community and supporting and sponsoring clubs such as Hampton Table Tennis gives us a fantastic opportunity to engage and make a difference.” For more info on Serpentine Green Shopping Centre visit www.serpentinegreen.com and for more info about Hampton Table Tennis Club visit www.httc.weebly.com.

The Wortley Almshouses, Westgate, is one of Peterborough’s best kept secrets and is now under new management. With the feel of a local pub in the heart of the city, the pub offers great value beers and spirits – as they don’t stock brands, even the lager is a treat and actually has flavour!

The new landlord and lady are committed to making this great pub even better and they’re extended the opening hours of both the pub and kitchen, Landlord Alex told ESP – “Even if you come in at 11pm and are starving, we’ll make something for you!”

Expect to see a few PCSO’s and Police Officers in there too, as either are welcome to come and sit indoors with a free cup of tea, which will be particularly welcome come the cold winter months. WiFi has also been installed and if you’re a BT Openzone

Come and see Shaun and his team for a cracking deal on a brand new Peugeot which is really worth talking about!! customer, you can access it for free – sounds like the perfect place for a working lunch, just go easy on the Alpine Lager.

LOOKING GOOD @ WESTGATE Check out Westgate Department Store’s brand new look at Park Road, Peterborough. There’s now a whole department dedicated to denim with brands such as Wrangler, Gas, ONLY and Ralph Lauren plus the new boutique department that stocks the likes of Vero Moda, Yumi, Selected Femme and Motel. With plenty more new brands to offer and a completely new look, what’s stopping you from checking it out? Go and get the coolest brands in town and kit yourself out for autumn now.

current Peterborough Poet Laureate Michael Riccardi – also known as MC Mixy – and former Peterborough Poet Laureate, Mark Grist, who combine influences from hip hop and more formal poetry to examine language in a funny and thought provoking way.

They’ll be joined by dancers, singers and comedians. All proceeds will be split between Diabetes UK Peterborough, Macmillan Cancer Support and Peterborough War Memorial. Tickets £5. Box office: 07712 070989, 01733 266466 or email chriscunningham@ntlworld.com

ROBBIE WILLIAMS BANNED The final word on tributes brings this great line-up of seven stunning musicians and performers as a tribute to the great man himself, Robbie Williams. The band features Matt Byrne, who’ll front the band, taking you back through all those top hits and memories that come with them.

Robbie Williams Banned is the closest you’ll get locally to the real thing and are not to be missed. They’ll be performing their fantastic show at Stamford Corn Exchange on September 9. The show starts at 7.30pm and tickets are £10. Box office: 01780 766455.

JIMMY CARR Jimmy Carr fans will be pleased to see he’ll be gracing the stage with his ninth show full of non-stop jokes.

Laughter Therapy will leave you with a fixed grin on your face and laughing like never before as Jimmy Carr cracks out those one liners and candid gags – mostly suitable for those who have a sick sense of humour! He’ll be visiting the Cresset on September 4 at 8pm. Tickets are £25, so book now as tickets will sell fast. Box office: 01733 265705.

WANTED: VARIETY ACTS Are you a budding comedian, singer or even juggler? The search is on to find acts for the Mayor’s Charity Variety Performance at The Voyager School, Walton on September 25.

Already booked to appear are Dead Poets, a double act consisting of

THE NEARLY NAKED CHEF Are you ready for an evening full of cooking and comedy? Hardeep Singh Kohli will be presenting a fantastic show full of anecdotes, great cooking and timeless stories whilst filling the room with fun. He’s known for his appearances on BBC’s The One Show, Radio 4 and was runner up on the series one of Celebrity Masterchef. Hardeep will be showcasing this extended two course version of his sell out Edinburgh Festival show on September 23 at the South Holland Centre in Spalding at 8pm. Tickets are £14.50 and are sure to be a sell out! If you don’t want to miss out on the chance to see this hilarious Glaswegian Sikh then book now, call 01775 764777.

ABBA FOREVER The UK’s leading tribute show is hitting the Key Theatre stage for a two hour spectacular featuring all of Abba’s greatest hits with a six piece band backing the outstanding group. The performance is completely live with dynamic non-stop choreography, stunning visuals and fantastic music which will captivate audiences from the opening song right through to the encore! Abba fans, get your platforms out and your singing hats on and get yourselves to the Key Theatre on September 23 – October 2 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £17. Box office: 01733 207239.

STEPHEN FRY IN FRY LIVE Stephen Fry will be giving audiences an exclusive preview of his new hilarious book live from the Royal Festival Hall to audiences in Stamford. This special event will give everyone a chance to see the award-winning comedian, actor, presenter, writer and director perform live in 2D. The recording of the live broadcast will be shown at Stamford Arts Centre on September 19 at 7pm. Tickets are £12.50, so make sure you get booking now. Box office: 01780 763203.

THE 2010 REMEMBER WHEN SHOW Running its fourth successful year, the Remember When show is returning to the Stamford Corn Exchange stage for the second time. The fabulous cast of West End performers will be joined by Neil Sands for their new production of musical memories taking you back to the 40s through to the 70s. So be prepared for two hours of music where you’ll want to sing along to all those wonderful songs which were made famous by Julie Andrews, Vera Lynn, Elvis, Max Bygraves and Doris Day. Don’t miss out on some good old fashioned fun and book your tickets now. It’s on September 8 at 2.30pm. Tickets are £9.50. Box office: 01780 766455.

Fancy an evening of pure uninterrupted music and fun?! Well this feel-good show features an array of talented performers, backed by an extremely talented band.

Shakin’ All Over is bound to get you dancing as it takes you from the rocking 50s, swinging 60s and retro 70s leaving you with some great memories and wanting more. Get ready to sing along to all those much loved hits including Under The Boardwalk, It’s In His Kiss, Day Dream Believer and many more. It’s on at the Cresset on September 24 at 8pm. Tickets are £17.50, to book call 01733 265705.

GOTTA SING, GOTTA DANCE The Key Theatre welcomes Gotta Sing Gotta Dance – a stunning new show featuring all the show-stopping numbers from hit musicals such as Wicked, Les Miserables, Hairspray, Mamma Mia and many more. Get ready for two hours of fantastic song and dance numbers backed by an amazing live band as they take you through the upbeat world of musical theatre. This promises to be an unforgettable night and is perfect for all the family. So get booking those tickets and practicing those musical classics! It’s on from September 9 – 11 nightly at 7.30pm, with a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm. Tickets are £18.50.

Box office: 01733 207239.

TANGO PASION Creators of the Tango Argentino have reignited the passion of Tango with a brand new live show. This energetic, sexy and zesty performance will enthrall audiences as the 12 Buenos Aires dancers show their finest Tango routines accompanied by the Tango Pasion Sexteto. This saucy evening of entertainment is bound to charm all audiences as Hector Zaraspe shows off his best choreography yet. It’s on at the Cresset on October 1 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £21. Box office: 01733 265705.

PETERBOROUGH ARTS CINEMA The John Clare Theatre will be screening a couple of interesting films in September.

Sex Drugs & Rock & Roll will be screened on September 16 at 7.30pm. This film features big names such as Ray Winstone and Bill Milner, and takes you on a journey of 70s music legend Ian Dury, and his son Baxter who is being bullied for sounding posh. It’s Cert 15 and will last approx 115 mins. On September 23, Lebanon (Cert 15, 92 mins) will overtake the screen and take you through the traumatic 1982 military incursion and the consequences to all those involved, and will be on at 7.30pm. On September 30, Colin Firth, Julianne Moore and Matthew Goode star in the 2009 film A Single Man, following the journey of George Falconer, who remains in the state of anguish over the recent death of his lover of 13 years.

This film will be on at 7.30pm, Cert 12A, approx 99mins. www.esp m ag .co.u k ( S e pte mbe r )

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HATS IN 3D The Hampton Amateur Theatre Society are busy gearing up for their second show this year – HATS In 3D which they promise will be ‘a unique extravaganza of comedy’.

The production will be performed September 24 – 25 at 7.30pm at Peterborough High School. HATS urge everyone in the city to attend the show and support them in their fifth anniversary year.

There’ll be a licensed bar and great prizes to be raffled, so this is one not to be missed! For tickets visit www.hamptonscomedytheatre.co.uk or call 07757 032286.

JOE PASQUALE Joe Pasquale will be honing his psychic skills with the legendary Zen Master – Kevin Bloss, as they hit the road with a show which will answer all those age old questions! This show is suitable for all the family and you’ll get to take part in amazing experiments that are sure to give you the answer to those many wonders we may have in life! So if finding out why 31% of our brain lays dormant, and why ‘every time you are near, birds suddenly appear’ – get yourselves along to Stamford Corn Exchange on October 3 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £17, Box office: 01780 766455.

THE ODD COUPLE Stamford Shoestring Theatre Company is bringing a new show to the Stamford Arts Centre stage. The Odd Couple is based around divorced guy Oscar Madison who lives alone in cheerful chaos, when one day a regular – Felix Ungar – arrives late and suicidal. The story follows the journey of this ‘odd couple’ and audiences will get to see this classic comedy unfold. To find out more, book your tickets and pop along to Stamford Arts Centre between September 14 -18 at 7.45pm. Tickets are £8. Box office: 01780 763203.

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RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN Peterborough Operatic And Dramatic Society are celebrating their 110th anniversary with an evening with Rodgers and Hammerstein. They’ll be joined by the City Of Peterborough Symphony Orchestra giving audiences a fantastic show.

Musical Director Anthony E. Grunwell has brought these two local groups together, and has over 70 shows to his credit. They’ll be performing at the Cresset on September 18 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm, so show your support and pop along for this great musical show. Tickets are £12. Box office: 01733 265705.

DRAMATIC DISCOUNT Are you aged between 16 and 24? Get your hands on cheap theatre tickets thanks to Stamford Arts Centre’s latest initiative – Ticket Soup. The shows you can see for the bargain price of just £3.50 include Ugly, a dark comedy about the end of the world, Flhip Flhop: Everything Happens On The Break, which is about two hip hop-obsessed painter and decorators combining sharp wit with even sharper dance moves and The Hot Dots: So And So Circus, an acrobatic love story set in 1932. For more info, call 01780 763203 or visit www.stamfordartscentre.com/ticketsoup

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Grab yourself some gorgeous new clothes without spending a single penny on October 19 at the Deafblind UK Swishing event, held at their headquarters at Cygnet Road, Hampton. Clear your wardrobe out and take in your high-quality women’s and kid’s clothes and accessories in exchange for a token before the night, then when you arrive you’ll be able to swap your tokens for a whole new outfit! John Lewis and Sisley will also be there offering pampering treatments such as massages. If you grab a VIP ticket, you’ll be entered into a draw to get a complete wardrobe makeover from www.ihaventgotathingtowear.com, which normally costs £175. Tickets £5, VIP tickets £10. For more info call Lorraine on 01733 358100 or email lorraine.densham@deafblind.org.uk.

REDISCOVER THE SPARK Get creative on September 4 at the Overground Live Arts Jam at the Green Backyard, Oundle Road.

Over 40 local artists will be creating artwork live and offering workshops in tons of different disciplines such as graffiti, street, textile, print, theatre, digital and sculpture. There’ll be a festival vibe with live DJs, food from the Green Backyard itself will be available and a bar provided by Charters. Stuart Payn from Blok Collective, an organiser of the event, told ESP – “As an artist I’m keen to see new spaces like this where the public and local artists can interact. It shows that there are a lot more skills and creativity in Peterborough than people might think.” Entry’s free. For more info visit www.overgroundarts.org.

Join in and help Paint Peterborough Pink on September 17 – 19 as part of Cancer Research UK’s campaign to beat breast cancer. With loads of events already planned – even Stagecoach have painted a bus pink – there’s no excuse for you not to get involved. Loads of city businesses, such as Pizza Express and Northern Rock, are already taking part, but you can always organise your own event or simply get everyone you work with to wear pink for the day! Visit www.jointhefight.org.uk or call 08701 602040 for a free fundraising pack.

AUTUMN SHOW HAS IT ALL Animal lovers should head to the East of England Showground on October 10 for the East of England Autumn Show.

You’ll be able to see hundreds of animals, great and small including livestock, shire horses, waterfowl, fancy rats and racing pigeons. The Kennel Club will be there too, hosting Scruffts, the equivalent to Crufts for crossbreeds. Alongside all this, there’ll be masses of stalls – perfect for making an early start on your Christmas shopping, a Victorian funfair and a food hall offering delicious, locally-sourced treats.

Tickets: £6 adult, £3 child, £12 family.

Box office: 0845 600 5445.

WHAT A WORKOUT Kick off the pre-party season, tone-up and help raise money for Deafblind UK at the Aerobathon challenge taking place at the charity’s headquarters at Cygnet Road, Hampton on October 6, from 6pm – 9pm.

Instructors Mark Gordan from Fitness2Health and Sonia Cullington from Wow Fitness will spur you on!

Aimed at all ages, genders and fitness levels, all you need to do is raise £50 in sponsorship and get the leotard out! For more info call Lorraine on 01733 538100 or visit www.deafblind.org.uk/fundraising

WARWICK @ GARDEN PARK Photo: Terry Harris

Warwick Davis, star of Harry Potter and Willow and one of Peterborough’s biggest (no pun intended) names, will be signing copies of his autobiography, Size Matters Not at Peterborough Garden Park on September 4.

Ricky Gervais described him as – “Pound for pound, one of the funniest men I know,” so the book is well worth a read.

On the same day, Peterborough Garden Park is hosting its inaugural Dog Show, with classes such as Waggiest Tail, Dog The Judge Would Most Like to Take Home and Dog Who Does The Best Tricks, as well as a more traditional pedigree competition, all in aid of the Canine Partnership. Entry’s £2 per class. For more info visit www.peterboroughgardenpark.co.uk. www.esp m ag .co.u k ( S e pte mbe r )

DREAMS COME TRUE The Holiday Inn, Peterborough West, is hosting another of its fabulous Wedding Fayre’s on September 5. You’ll be able to check out the hotel’s wedding facilities as well as getting inspired by all of the expert exhibitors. It’ll include everything you need to make your perfect day well, err…just perfect! For more info call 0871 942 9186.

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DANCE FOR LEO Motor City Vipers are playing at a Motown-themed night at the Executive Suite at Peterborough United Football Club on September 25. All money raised goes to help Leo Waits, a local four year-old with Cerebal Palsy who needs a very expensive, but life-changing operation to help him walk. As well as dancing, you’ll also be able to bid on loads of great lots at the charity auction, including the chance to meet the Posh players and get their autographs!

Tickets are £10, VIP tickets are £20 which includes a free bottle of wine, reserved seating and the right to push in at the bar! Call Jo on 07706 604015 or Sarah on 07709 527452.

STEAMY WEEKENDS They’ve got a busy month over at Nene Valley Railway, with two big events scheduled for September. First up is the Steam Gala on September 11, with all the Nene Valley steam locomotives running, as well as visiting trains and vintage bus tours. Then on September 25 and 26 it’s the Wartime Weekend, featuring battle re-enactments, stands and wartime favourites such as rabbit pie and Spam on offer in the Turntable Café. Live music is also on offer, including Fiona Harrison, The Spitfire Ball – an evening with Miss Katie Spitfire, The Forces Sweethearts and Keith Cross performing live.1940s dress is encouraged across the whole weekend! Tickets for the evening entertainment start from £8.

Before all that though, you can take the kids along on September 4 - 5 when Thomas will be showing you how the railway used to deliver mail and even help sort it! Thomas will be travelling form Wansford to Yarwell and back again, and everyone on board will receive a goodie bag – this day will be very popular so booking ahead is essential.

For more info call 01780 784444 or visit www.nvr.org.uk.

TOUR DE PETERBOROUGH Whether you’re a beginner or hardcore, Sue Ryder Care’s Ride For Ryder event on September 19 is the perfect excuse for a bike ride. Routes range from 5 to 83 miles long, taking you through some beautiful countryside and quaint villages across Greater Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Rutland. Sue Ryder Care’s Thorpe Hall Hospice looks after terminally ill people and those with chronic health problems – so get active and do your bit to help! You could even organise your own event – on horseback, hot air balloon or even pogo stick! For more info call 01733 330060 or visit www.suerydercare.org/pages/ride_for_ryder.html. Liv Slater

GHOST TOWN NO MORE Peterborough Lambretta And Vespa Scooter Club are bringing Special Brew to the Fleet Centre, Fletton on November 27. Recalling the heady days of the 2-Tone sound, they’re sure to get you dancing. Keeping you going until the small hours, DJ Paul Davis will be spinning records from the likes of Bad Manners, The Beat, The Bodysnatchers, Madness, The Selecter and The Specials. Entry’s £5, for more details contact Corky on 07759 777132.

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Get a bit of culture in your life at Speakeasy at the Brewery Tap, Westgate on September 22. Headlining this spokenword night is Tim Clare, a writer, poet and musician who’s written for all the major broadsheets, appeared on BBC Radio 1, 2, 4 and 6 and performed at Glastonbury, Leeds, Reading and Latitude and is one of the best wordsmiths of recent times. Supporting him on the night is Eastern Angles Theatre Company, premiering their latest production, Nobby The Tramp, about Peterborough’s best loved homeless person. Also appearing is Maxim Melton, who combines razor-sharp wit with bawdiness and an accordion! Entry £4.

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TACKLE THIS Tacklefest the big angling event returns on September 11 and 12. Head to the Embankment and you’ll be able to pick up cheap tackle from big names, see some of the stars of the sport in action and even enjoy some live music and a pint! Organised by Angling Times magazine, this event is one of the most popular events in the city and attracts people from far and wide. Even if fishing isn’t your thing, there’s still enough going on to keep you entertained.

Tickets: adults £6, children £4. Box office: 01733 468139 or www.tacklefest.co.uk.

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HOLLYWOOD? NO, HOLLYWALTON Enjoy a fabulously girly night out at the Voyager School in Walton on September 24, where they’re screening Sex And The City 2 at their new community cinema. We’ve been along and it’s great! As well as the movie there’ll also be pampering sessions available and a prize for the most glam outfit, so grab your girlfriends and your heels and get ready to experience a touch of sophisticated city life. It all kicks off at 6.30pm and the film starts at 7.30pm.

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DOWN TO A TEE The annual Golf Day in aid of the NSPCC’s Peterborough Business Support Group returns on October 4 at Forest Pines, a luxury golf course and resort near Brigg, Lincolnshire. Teams of four will be teeing off on the course, after a round of bacon rolls. After the contest, there’ll be a charity auction of rare sporting memorabilia, with all money from the event going straight to youngsters around Peterborough. Organiser John Burcham told ESP – “We normally have around 30 teams taking part in our golf day and it does tend to get quite competitive, albeit good natured competitiveness! The winner is always the charity though – it’s one of the best and most popular fundraising events on our calendar.”

Entry costs £350 per team of four. Individuals are welcome to enter and will then be paired up for the event. To book call John on 07880 600635 or email john.burcham@sky.com. www.esp m ag .co.u k ( S e pte mbe r )

WANNA BE LIKE SJP? Love fashion but hate splashing the cash? Gather up your girlfriends and prepare for glamour, as on September 16, Westgate Department Store in Peterborough will be hosting an exclusive Sex And The City-style evening, complete with a fashion show and free drinks! To make it even better, you can get up to 15% discount on fashions and up to 10% off electrical and perfumery.

New names like Motel, Gas, Noa Noa and Vero Moda have recently been added. It all begins at 6pm and runs until 9pm – invitations can be picked up from the store and are completely free. So go and get the latest looks from some of the great new luxurious brands – all for a good price – and have a great, girly night!

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NEW BUZZ ABOUT THE BEEHIVE Thumbs up to the guys behind Jim's Yard and Jim's Bistro who’ve recently re-opened The Beehive in Rivergate and with it given me a place to frequent my lunch hour instead of spending £200 on a cup of overrated coffee.

The food, like the other ‘Jim’ establishments is very good and I’m told they do “nice ales from Castor Brewery” but I wouldn’t know, as I’m about as much of an ale drinker as George Best was a mineral water aficionado.

NEW HAMPTON SHOWROOM FOR BALDERSTON! Balderston Motorcycles have moved from their Lincoln Road home of 51 years to a plush purpose-built showroom at Phorpres Close, Cygnet Park in Hampton and boy does it look impressive.

Staff and visitors at the BMW dealers have never had it so good with ‘luxuries’ including air-conditioning, tea and coffee, sugar, a plasma screen, Wi-Fi, a very comfortable service waiting area, an upstairs, running water and fresh air (I might have made a couple of those up). The workshop has six bays and an MOT bay and there’s ample parking for cars and motorbikes.

I couldn’t sit back and let my Man About Town sponsors do all the hard work in moving premises. So I put in several backbreaking man-hours… riding bikes. I took the addictive S 1000 RR first on the transfer run from Lincoln Road to Hampton. It was a tough job that was absolutely no fun whatsoever but I couldn’t let the team down.

The superb new showroom is open 8.30am until 5.30pm Tuesday to Friday and 8.30am until 5pm on Saturdays, closing Sunday and Monday. The telephone number remains the same: 01733 565470.

The new premises will be hosting an open weekend on October 2 and 3 when the ESP girls will be joining in the fun. Visit www.balderston.net for details.

Top marks too for giving the patio area some style and providing free WiFi plus a private room for parties and meetings. The new Beehive has been tastefully done out and it's good to see the place reinvigorated.

I’m sure Steve Jason will be adding it to his ‘second circuit’ for venues that end of town.

NEW TEAM BEHIND THE WORTLEY The Wortley Almshouses in Westgate is one of Peterborough’s best-kept secrets and it’s now under new management.

The pub offers great value beers and spirits (as they don’t stock brands) but better still the new landlord and lady have extended opening hours of both the pub and kitchen.

This means when I’ve had a couple of sherbets after work and want to eat something other than a rancid kebab or dog meat burger I can pop in as late as 11pm and they’ll rustle something up.

WiFi has also been installed and if you’re a BT Openzone customer you can access it for free. More ‘working’ lunch options for me then.

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So Kelly Brook has been voted as number one celebrity body in a survey commissioned by Fitness First. The mind wanders…yum; Kelly’s one lovely bit of fluff. So why did I have to read recently she’s admitted to having saggy boobs?! Now I’m picturing a topless Matt Lucas.

Not good.

Staying with the bike theme, anyone interested in taking part in the 48-hour Burgen Relay across the UK – collecting for Afghan Heroes en route – should visit www.burgenrelay.co.uk. It starts September 4.

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A refurbishment costing over £1 million at the fire-hit Praise venue will hopefully see it re-open before Christmas as a Jimmy Spice’s buffet restaurant. There are six others across the country so it’s great to see them choose Peterborough as their next destination and to see the venue back in use. There’s going to be seating for more than 350 people and you can eat Indian, Chinese, Thai and Italian all under one roof! Sounds perfect. It’s a bit like God creating a woman with the lips of Scarlett Johansson, the boobs of Keeley (21) from Bromley and the bum of Kylie Minogue. What more could you ask for?

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TEDDY SHOULD BE SO LUCKY Awww… a bit of Kylie love… he sure is one happy teddy…

CRESSET LIVES ON! Well done to all of the 18,000 people who signed a petition to help keep the Cresset open after looking like we were going to lose it forever following the previous year’s loss of £150,000.

I shamefully didn’t get around to signing the petition but am delighted a 32-year piece of Peterborough history is staying. The theatre will keep going but cost efficiencies have meant several staff taking voluntary redundancy, which is never nice to see. The box office as also been scaled down to encourage more online ticket sales at www.cresset.co.uk.

Shows planned this autumn include Jimmy Carr, Charlie Landsborough, Sally Morgan, Stewart Francis and Peter Alliss. Of course most of these shows should be sold out with 18,000 people signing a petition… let’s hope so.

Read more on p.14 of this issue.

MY WORD OF THE MONTH

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Sun, sand and sea? Time of your life? I don’t think so. Take a look at this lot: Sunburn, loopy earrings, diarrhoea, itchy, chips, crabs, lizards, Chlamydia, sheep kebab, ketchup, sweat, yobs, rash, puke, hookers, rip-off, footballers, swollen, turbulence, northerners, urine, pouting, stink, orange, stings, Imodium, pregnant, white stilettos, reps, delays, cockroaches, service charge and weight-gain.

SAXONS IN FULL MONTY SHOW! A big shout to city American football team the Saxons who are stripping down to their gentlemen’s sausages at Angels on September 13 to raise funds for four year-old Leo Waites.

Leo needs a special operation in America to ease the pain of his cerebral palsy and give him the chance of walking independently. His operation is booked for November 16.

The life-changing operation has a reported 100% success rate in its 23-year history but it’s only currently available outside of the UK and the costs involved are close to £45k.

This will pay for his operation, the duration of a month’s stay, his pre-operative and post operative care, flights, physiotherapy and the equipment he’ll need thereafter.

Word is most of the Saxons don’t even need groin protectors when they play so ladies it’ll be worth going to watch for a laugh – especially if your taste is more cocktail sausage than salami…

To sponsor the brave Saxons or make a donation visit www.justgiving.com/helpleo2walk

GRAB LAST JOE AVATI TICKETS This is your last chance to grab tickets to see brilliant Australian-Italian comedian Joe Avati at the Key Theatre on September 19. Tickets are just £20 and Joe’s show starts at 7pm.

CIAOS OUT:

Joe’s become famous for his unique brand of bilingual stand-up comedy making light of life as the son of Italian immigrants growing up in Australia.

He’ll be telling more hilarious stories of his ‘nonno’ and ‘nonna’ and reliving his recent experience of a visit to Italy where he discovered the natives thought he was about as Italian as Nick Griffin.

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WE’RE BACK IN (SHOW) BUSINESS! Jonathan and staff

Like most people in Peterborough we were gutted to hear the city had lost another theatre when the Cresset announced it was no longer going to run shows earlier this year… so yes, we’re guilty of a little celebratory jig now that the show, is indeed, going on!

Now a new deal’s been negotiated with promoters the Cresset is once again building a line-up of cracking shows we would’ve otherwise had to travel miles for. Previously there was around an 80/20 split with promoters taking the bigger chunk and the Cresset having to pay up regardless of how many seats had been sold – they’ve now managed to convince the promoters to hire the theatre out and carry the risk themselves.

Staff at the Cresset were stunned when comedian John Bishop made a heartfelt speech to his

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audience over the theatre’s closure at the end of his show, but it seems that good old people power and thousands of people signing petitions, also helped make the management determined to try and find a way forward.

closing,” explained Joanthan “because we’ve found a way that’s much lower risk to the organisation we can protect all the other community facilities here while at the same time providing the city with a theatre.”

Jonathan Martin, chief executive of YMCA Cambridgeshire and Peterborough which runs the complex under the direction of the Cresset Board of Trustees, told ESP the level of support blew them away.

Acts like Jane McDonald are set to return, Stephen K Amos, The Stones tribute act, Peter Alliss the golf commentator as well as shows like Tango Pasion, Shakin’ All over featuring tunes from the 50s, 60s and 70s and Waterloo the ABBA concert show.

“The public support has been unbelievable, it’s been shocking how many wrote, sent emails, signed petitions – so yes I hope now that we’ve made a real effort to keep it going that they’ll show up, vote with their feet and support the acts coming here. I think we’ve got a really good variety so hopefully there’s something for everybody.”

Sadly some people have lost their jobs in the process and the box office has been scaled down, but the change of deal with the promoters combined with restructuring behind the scenes, should mean it’s now in a stronger position and for us the audience, everything will be business as usual.

“We’re on a much, much better footing than when we had to announce the theatre was

“We’ve got some great acts coming here for this season,” added Jonathan “but we’ve got to start working really hard for the year after. The first year we’ve said to people – ‘come and do it on a room hire only deal’. They may have done that because it’s difficult to find other venues or an easy option but the second year we’ve got to convince them it was a really good idea. And in order to do that it’s got to be worth their while and when they come and realise they’re making good money we’ll be OK.” So as the old saying goes – use it, or lose it – so come on folks, we’ve almost lost it once, let’s make sure our city’s entertainment doesn’t die off! www.cresset.co.uk

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Join us for an exciting night out on Friday September 10 and enjoy the journey as we choose the next girl who’ll become a local celebrity.

Once again we’ll be judging dozens of fantastic girls bursting with personality and the desire to represent the fun-loving spirit of ESP magazine for a whole year. One girl will step into Tori Bradshaw’s high heels, win over £5,000 in prizes and pampering and spread the word about ESP for the next twelve months.

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The event is bigger and better than ever and returns to the Holiday Inn at Thorpe Wood for a fantastic night you really need to be seen at. It’ll be a night of glitz and glamour with special guests, entertainment, music and a chance to party.

Face of ESP Finals Night Friday September 10 Holiday Inn, Thorpe Wood

Tickets are £12 for the public and are limited so make sure you book yours now on 01733 579707.

We have a limited number of Privilege Tickets available on a first come first served basis at the special price of just £8, instead of £12. Call now to book by credit card on 01733 579707.

Look out for the new Face of ESP on the front cover of our special souvenir edition in October featuring all the photos and news from the big night – pick up your copy from September 30.

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Westgate Department Store starts the new season off with an amazing new look and some great new names on the racks!

Westgate Department Store now has some of the trendiest brands in town with labels like Noa Noa, Motel, Gas, Vero Moda, Selected Femme, Yumi and Only making it a fashion destination store for everyone.

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S Zilch Matty Speaks...

T A M F O R DCALLING I had the pleasure last week of working at the Glastonbury Abbey Festival, (That’s the one Michael Evis who runs Glastonbury festival puts on to say thank you to all the locals for the chaos caused by the 150,0000 people that descend on the small villages in the area!) I got to hang out with the national treasures that are Madness! The band did a superb set and Suggs and the guys were as nice as pie.

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STAMFORD GOSSIP Quayhole Kate’s has finally closed its doors after being a big part of the town for many years. The club’s changed hands and I hear the new owner has big plans for the venue! Watch this space…

The summer holidays are upon us again and I’m off to do my usual work on the Key Theatre’s youth summer show High School Musical. I won’t be acting this time round though, but will be helping my friend, and the director, Michael Cross get the show up and running. If you’ve not got your tickets yet then get on the blower to the Key box office: 01733 207239. Shows run from August 31 to September 4.

Q&A ...with Duncan McSporran, manager of Westside Gym

The extension at The Pear Tree is coming along nicely. The pub will soon be opening a new bar and roof terrace.

The Periwig’s launched its new lunch menu and now offers a new range of meals including buckets of chicken wings, nachos and bucket party deals.

Also Tuesday lunches are buy one get one free!

The Exeter Arms in Easton on the Hill is getting ready for its grand opening in September. Michael and Sue, brother and sister proprietors of The Crown hotel have taken the pub on and have restored it to their usual high standards no doubt.

They’ll be offering a warm welcoming bar, restaurant, orangery and garden along with five individually designed bedrooms!

Earl’s Tattoo Studio Stamford’s well known tattooist Adi Earl has opened his own tattoo and body jewellery shop on North Street. Adi’s worked at a few of the studios in the area and it’s great to hear he’s finally got his own place. He’s available to do all types of tattoo work and available for evening appointments. The studio’s also selling quality body jewellery. Adi’s done most of my own tattoos in the past and I highly recommend anyone thinking of getting inked to drop by and see his artwork and ideas! Give him a call on 07593 102703. www.es p m ag .co.u k ( S e pte mbe r )

GREEN MAN BEER FEST Once you’ve had a warm up at the big Peterborough Beer Fest head over to Stamford for the biggie at The Green Man on Scotgate. Now under new management Asia and James are staging a huge autumn beer festival from September 3 - 5 with 40 real ales and six ciders plus a great range of Belgian bottled beers. There’s live music throughout and a BBQ over the weekend if the weather’s fine.

What is your favourite thing about running/being involved with the Westside Gym? “Me and the rest of the team get the opportunity to meet and mix with so many great people, and we get to know them personally and many become friends. It’s great to be part of a team and we all get a lot of satisfaction from helping people become fitter and healthier. The gym’s more than just somewhere to exercise, it's a real social place, we've even had a couple of weddings, where the couples have met at the gym! Ahhh!”

When you don’t feel like exercising what’s your best motivation technique?

“When I don't feel like exercising I tend to just have the day off. It doesn't happen too often, I normally get in 3-4 workouts each week. Consistency is the key to achieving your fitness goal, too often people turn a single missed workout into a six week lapse, then it becomes very difficult to get started again. It's so much better just to skip the odd workout and then get right back into your routine. Exercise should be seen as part of your routine and not something you have to do.”

Duncan’s been around Stamford for 30 years – he’s ex RAF but most people will recognise him as the manager of Westside Gym. He spent some time at Wittering and now considers himself a local with a bit of a Scottish accent saying –“It's more Sean Connery than the Krankies” – mind you, have you heard him say Fan Daby Dosey...?! Duncan’s single and living in town and he told me –“I just love the small town friendly atmosphere of Stamford, just walking down the street and bumping into lots of people you know, I enjoy that familiarity. It's a great place to live but I was brought up by the seaside and really do miss it... Rutland Water just isn't the same!”

Where’s your favourite place to go on a night out in Stamford?

“A typical night out for me in Stamford is usually a Saturday night... I’m normally only good for one night these days – my powers of recovery aren't what they used to be. If I'm going out to eat it's normally The Crown or the Garden Room at The George or one of many good Indian restaurants in town. For drinks we normally just stick to The Crown, Periwig and Mama Liz’s for a few late ones...”

What could be introduced to make Stamford a better place?

“Improve Stamford? Move it the coast... no really Stamford’s a beautiful town and I feel very lucky to live here. I think we could really do with better sporting facilities in the town. We desperately need a decent swimming pool an outdoor running track and a rugby/football facility that the town could be proud of. Other towns in the county have much better facilities than Stamford – we seem to get forgotten. I also think the town needs to be promoted more, we should be swamped with tourists every year.

Stamford has so much to offer, we just need to shout about it more.”

What are your top five tunes to excercise to?

“Well my music tastes are varied – anything upbeat really, just get my iPod on, crank it up and away we go. A bit of modern a bit of heavy (ish) stuff – as long as it's got a good beat and helps me get a few more reps out.”

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FROM CUBA TO ALABAMA Mama Liz’s Voodoo Lounge is certainly living up to its name this month, with spooky rockabilly and Latin passion coming to Stamford during September. First up on September 10 is Mas y Mas, who mix Latino, Flamenco and AfroCuban styles with bewitching rhythms, designed to make you dance. September 11 sees The Red Cabs from France bring a little Gallic charm to the classic rockabilly sound and they’re supported by the Front Porch Preachers. The Pine Hill Haints come to Mama Liz’s on September 23 and are a band to catch – hailing from Alabama and holding their first rehearsals in Pine Hill Cemetary, they support acts such as Th’Legendary Shack Shakers across the US. Describing themselves as ‘Alabama Ghost Country’, they mix honky tonk, rockabilly, folk and bluegrass to bone-chilling effect.

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Confessions...

Susan Saunders

Mr Postman… 'I Spy With My Little Eye, Something Beginning With DREAD!' They say that moving house is one of the top three most stressful things we put ourselves through alongside having a baby (a joyous occasion) and divorce (not so joyous). But yet there I was doing just that – packing boxes, unpacking boxes that my boyfriend’s packed (yes I am a control freak but prefer to be known as a perfectionist!) and buying things that I think I potentially might need, but that will more than likely just gather dust in my new abode!

I was stressed because, added to the fact that we’d so much to do but very little time, it was also extremely hot. I’d taken the day off work to get myself organised, packed and to de-stress a little but instead of relaxing in the garden with a book, I was gasping for air through the masses of cardboard boxes and general stuff.

I just HAD to strip down to the negligee in a bid

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to cool down. Shock, shock, horror, horror (I hear you utter in bewilderment) but this is most common for me – I do tend to cross the exhibitionist line from time to time (I know there are many other ladies who like to walk around like the day they were born too – it’s liberating!)

That was better. I’d mastered the art of eating cereals in the buff and was collecting bits from the kitchen…when suddenly the sun went behind a cloud. Or at least I thought it had. The shadow that I thought was the cloud actually happened to be a peeping Tom postee who’d caught a glimpse of the moon on the way to the door. Oh NO! Cringe! Mum was always warning me to – “put it away” – but listen, I did not.

Whilst he’d disappeared from the window (after hovering for that tad bit too long) I had a dilemma. What on earth do I do now? What must he be thinking? I panicked (FLASHER ALERT, FLASHER ALERT?!) I contemplated hiding in the next room so he wouldn’t know for certain it was me but then I thought, he might actually think it was my mum and that would be wrong to tarnish her reputation. After all, mother dearest is quite quiet and demure. I bit the bullet (so to speak) and went to the front

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door… on all fours. I didn’t want him to see this brown vision moving ever nearer to the door (it has frosted glass panels). Finally I popped my head from around the door trying to look as relaxed as possible.

“Heeeeeelllllloooo”, I said with a bold smile.

“Oh… um, morning,” the postman stuttered uncomfortably. “I… um… had been knocking for a while but the music was on.”

Silly me. I thought I’d heard something but I’d been too busy dancing to Cheryl’s Fight For This Love to give ‘the noise’ the attention it deserved.

“Gulp!” (I didn’t know if this belonged to me or him).

I made the exchange as painless as possible by avoiding direct eye contact and signing for my La Senza package. Of course, I’d forgotten that I’d ordered some new nightwear and bra sets of all things! Ahh – the beautiful irony.

So as you see, moving house can be quite stressful as I found out. Perhaps next time I’m pulling Tim’s packing techniques to shreds, I should actually be looking closer to home and be wearing shreds of the material kind.

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TRESEMME NEW AND LUSH! There are some fantastic new products available at Lush in Queensgate so make sure you pop in and take a look.

9 -5 Cleansing Lotion, £7.95 for 240ml or £3.95 for 95g – formerly known as Orchid Cleanser this cleansing lotion is just the trick for removing all traces of dirt and make-up after a hard day’s work.

Suitable for all skin types, it’s made from orchids from Singapore for softness and almond oil to help soothe, protect and nourish your skin. Smooth onto your skin morning and night, and gently wipe away with a warm cotton pad or face flannel for beautifully clean skin.

It Started With A Kiss, tinted lip balm £4.95 – this two in one lip balm and colour is a first from Lush and contains shea butter, rosehip oil and extra virgin coconut oil to soothe and heal dry, cracked lips. White chocolate and fair trade icing sugar give a sweet flavour whilst redcurrant and red apple give a fruity twist plus cinnamon leaf oil to plump up your pout. Your lips will feel soft, look fabulously red and taste good enough to eat. www.es p m ag .co.u k ( S e pte mbe r )

This is a secret worth sharing girls.... if you’re in need of a quick alternative to shampooing your hair then look no further than TRESemme’s new INSTANTREFRESH range.

For dry, frizz prone hair try the INSTANTREFRESH Waterless (yes, waterless!) Foam Shampoo to give you that just washed feel without the hassle. With witch hazel acting as a natural cleanser and aloe vera to moisturise dry ends, this light foam thoroughly cleans hair and removes oil without drying it out. For those of you with normal to oily hair then the INSTANTREFRESH Dry Shampoo is ideal – you just spray into dry roots, massage through and leave for a couple of minutes before brushing it out.

Not only are these two products great for saving time when at home and being lazy but they also come in handy when you might not have the facilities to wash your hair such as at festivals or away camping. At £4.29 why not give them a go, it might mean you can have an extra 20 minutes beauty sleep in the morning!

Available from Boots, Superdrug, Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrison’s.

TORI’S BEAUTY BLISS WITH AMANDA MURPHY Self-employed beauty therapist Amanda Murphy has been qualified for over 20 years and, luckily for us, she’s now based in Westgate Department Store where she has her own salon area. Amanda invited our Face of ESP Tori Bradshaw along to try it out.

Amanda offers a wide variety of treatments including facials, manicures and pedicures and gave Tori a Moor Spa face mask. She doesn’t believe in using harsh chemicals on the skin so opts for a skin care range called Natural Elements which are rich in vitamin oils, plant extracts and organic essential oils, vegan and vegetarian approved. Amanda begins her facial treatments with a skin analysis to identify your individual skin type so she can then use the appropriate products tailored to your skins needs. Facials are suitable for both men and women of all ages and range in price from £25 - £42.

Tori said she can certainly recommend it – “It was fabulous! It really rejuvenated my skin. I looked like a new, fresher version of myself afterwards.

The products were lovely, all natural ingredients and made my skin feel as soft as the day I was born. It was super relaxing – I actually fell asleep during the massage! I can't wait to go back for some other treatments.”

If you’re in need of a quick pick me up then why not opt for a manicure or pedicure? Amanda uses high quality Jessica nail products for these treatments and can help solve your nails problems. She understands that just as there are different skin and hair types there are also different types of nails – brittle, weak, flaking and ridged – which will require individual care.

So next time you’re doing your shopping in Westgate Department Store why not pop and see Amanda (based near the beauty counters) and see what she can do for you whether it be waxing, ear candling or a relaxing Indian Head Massage. Tel: 07709 765200.

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The new Rose Exclusif lipgloss from Bourjois, £6.99. With specially formulated pigments which react to the Ph of your own lips to develop into your very own personalised shade of pink, this really is a clever beauty product. Results can range from pale to hot pink. What’s your shade?

We are pleased to welcome Naomi back to the salon.

Now open Mondays from 6th September

SW31 Hair & Beauty 12 London Road, Wansford, Peterborough PE8 6JD Tel: 01780 782824

‘O’ my word have you seen the revolutionary new styling system at P.Kai hair? cool rapidly locking in the curl and giving you some serious root lift and a hair do with oomph!

The rollers use a state of the art Velco system that doesn’t snag your hair and Kai at P.Kai hair told ESP he’s seen some great results – "I feel that TheO is the most innovative styling tool to come out in the last few years, enabling you to create bang on trend volume looks easily and quickly. I think this product will do for wavy and volume looks what straighteners have done for the straight look!"

The team behind the incredibly successful GHD brand have now turned their hand to another new styling system that looks set to make just as big an impact. TheO by Cloud Nine is billed as ‘the next generation of style’ and who else but P.Kai hair in Peterborough would be among the first to use it?

There’s a real buzz about this latest styling tool and the salon has been trialling it out with great results and also sells The O – an incredible heated roller system like no other!

There are five different sizes of roller which are heated in a special pod unit which heats them from the inside out. Each one heats up in less than four seconds and is 30% hotter than other rollers using seven times less energy. The rollers then

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TheO isn’t the only new thing at P.Kai – the team have also welcomed some new stylists who should bring a wealth of different experience to the salons.

Emma

Kerry

Simone

If you’re looking for a potential star of the future, Heather is a stylist on her way up – she’s just been mentored by Jamie Stevens who does the hair styling on Gok Wan’s shows and is just qualifying for membership for the Fellowship for British Hairdressing, Club Star Arts Team.

To celebrate the arrival of the new members of the team you can receive 25% discount with P.Kai’s new stylists when you quote ESP. Now there’s a great welcome!

Emma has joined at the Westgate Arcade salon having worked in a leading salon in Cambridge as a senior stylist and is a great all rounder for any of your hair desires!

Over at Hampton there’s Kerry who worked in Peterborough salons for 10 years and has recently returned from New Zealand and joins P.Kai as a senior stylist. Then there’s new style director Simone who’s been working in London for the last three years.

Hampton 01733 358835 Westgate 01733 358825

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Westgate A Peterborough City Centre

When you’re looking for something different, the independent stores in Westgate Arcade have some real gems…

Gift shop Silver Fox certainly does – they’re now stocking window crystals made from Swarovski crystal. Stunning when they catch the light!

There are some great deals to be had down this fantastic shopping arcade too.

Unique and Individual Jewellery and Giftware.

Selected with you in mind… as only an independent retailer can.

Silver Fox… as different as you are special.

| A wide range of 9k & 18k gold | | Watch batteries & straps fitted while-u-wait | | Links removed within an hour | | General watch, clock & jewellery repairs |

Express Watch Repairs 21 Westgate Arcade, Peterborough Telephone 01733 310309

Westgate Arcade, Peterborough Tel: 01733 552258

Specialist in pre-owned watches: Rolex, Omega, Breitling & Tag Heuer

rcade The Oculist has a great sunglasses sale with fantastic discounts of up to 50%. They’re also exclusive stockists in this area of the ‘SJP’ Mykita sunglasses from the SATC 2 movie.

For accessories it’s hard to beat Style which offers a wide selection of LoveLinks jewellery as well as Giorgio Martello, Pilgrim & Blog for the guys.

XL TO 8XL MENSWEAR

Offering a wide range of clothing including: Suits, Shirts, Polo Shirts, Jeans & Trousers.

There are plenty of opportunities to pick up some stylish gear too with Clues, C2, Purples and Arkadia plus shoe shop Raw stocking names like Converse, Birkenstock and Dr. Martens.

Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 9:30 – 5.00 Sun: 11:00 – 3.30 Late night opening on Thursdays

12 Westgate Arcade, Peterborough PE1 1PY

Go on… take a break from the high street, you never know what you’re shopping trip will uncover!

Telephone: 01733 568200

Shop online at www.bigonstyle.co.uk Stockists of: Ben Sherman, Pierre Cardin, Kam, Espionage, Jockey and more.

£5 off • Extensions • Manicure • Acrylic, Gel Powder, Crystal Powder • Pink and White, Silk wrap • Walk ins welcome

your first visit

OPEN 7 DAYS Mon - Wed 9-6.00pm Thu 9-8.00pm Fri & Sat 9-6.00pm Sun 10.30-4pm

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Unit 1, Westgate Arcade, Queensgate Shopping Centre Peterborough PE1 1PY Telephone: 01733 342733

There’s no denying that this girl has the X Factor! She’s a quirky style icon, oozes personality, is a hit making machine and is soon to be Mrs Russell Brand – ESP’s Joanne Garwell delves into the crazy world of Katy Perry…

After scoring four huge hits from her 2008 debut album One Of The Boys, two time Grammy nominated Katy Perry is back with a brand new album, after reaching number one in the UK charts with California Gurls. Not only that, she’s also become part of the hugely successful X Factor as a judge at the auditions.

The X Factor, one of the UK’s biggest entertainment shows, is back and with judge Danni Minogue on maternity leave until the judge’s houses stage, the show sees a line up of guest judges to fill her shoes. Quick-witted and sassy Katy Perry is one of them. But what was she looking to find in the new hopeful contestants? “I wanted to find someone that has a spark that’s different and unlike anything that’s already out there in the industry. The industry is really competitive and so I was looking for someone not only with a voice, but maybe with a distinct voice to them.”

With other celebrities such as Nicole Scherzinger from The Pussycat Dolls, Geri Halliwell and Pixie Lott stepping into the judge’s hot seat, what kind of judge does Katy see herself as? “I’m definitely not going to be a sugar-coated judge, because there are people that need criticism and sometimes they need to hear the truth. If it’s obviously not going to work out for them, ever, and they haven’t figured that out, they need to aspire to something else. It’s a bit of a hard thing to do, but hopefully I can say it in a way that isn’t a mean way.”

As a leading influence in the charts ever since her debut single I Kissed A Girl, was she nervous to be sitting next to the infamous Simon Cowell and the other judges at the Dublin audition? Hell no – she thrived on it!

“I love Simon,” said Katy “I’ve met him a few times before and he’s very confident and very sarcastic, which is definitely my cup of tea. I love Cheryl, she’s a fashion inspiration and I want those dimples. Then Louis, I had never met him but I was excited to meet him in his home town. I’m just excited to be in that great company.”

Katy’s appearance on The X Factor coincides with the release of her second album, Teenage Dream. It features the number one smash hit California Gurls and her latest single which is the title track, which she started writing before she met her future husband but finished after they became an item. It’s going to be a busy year for the quirky songstress, as she’s not only appearing on the X Factor and promoting her new album but planning her wedding to comedian and actor Russell Brand in October.

Her no-nonsense personality has also won her the job of presenting the MTV Europe Music Awards. She did such a fantastic job she was asked to present it again! With a hugely successful pop career, talent show judging and awards shows under her belt, maybe this is what they call the X Factor…

Katy Perry‘s album Teenage Dream is out on August 30. www.katyperry.com

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THE ESP PAPARAZZI TEAM CAPTURE THE ACTION @ FUSION’S BACK TO SCHOOL DAY… Employees at the vibrant and friendly Fusion Contact Centre promote a hardworking and rewarding culture which recognises and celebrates high performance. There’s a wide mix of ages at the contact centre, and the team’s established a Sports and Social Club to organise local social and community activities including the Back to School fun day held recently.

The Peterborough site, located in Bretton has a Costa Coffee Staff Restaurant and has recently put over 70 staff through a nationally recognised NVQ qualification. In addition, they’ve recently invested in an Apprenticeship Scheme due to start in September 2010. Nationally, 60 employees have completed the Institute of Leadership and Management – Level Three and a further 12 employees have completed the Level Five qualification.

Fusion employees enjoy great salaries, exceptional training and career development and a whole host of other rewards and benefits. Every member of the team receives a performance related monthly bonus and the equivalent of 25 days annual leave, as well as discounts with numerous local businesses. Fusion are part of BGL Group Ltd who benefit from continued growth and are currently recruiting.

For further details take a look at their website www.bglgroup.co.uk

VIEW PAPARAZZI ONLINE All the photos taken by the Papazazzi crew go up on our new website www.espmag.co.uk – even those we haven’t managed to fit into the mag. The photos are available to order too, so if you find any particularly embarrassing ones of your mates, you can get a copy to keep!

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Once

upon a time...

There was a Jack Hunt School student who entered the Face of ESP… and won!

The competition is all about taking an ordinary local girl and transforming her into an ambassador for ESP Magazine. Tori Bradshaw has certainly done that and has joined us at everything from charity events to local balls, meeting celebrities and appearing in fashion shoots. She’s turned into a star.

“It’s been a fabulous year,” said Tori. “I can’t believe it’s all gone so quickly! It's given me the biggest confidence boost and I’m so happy I decided to enter.

“I believe that confidence helped me progress in life by enabling me to give a good job interview and getting the job I wanted (trainee accountant with Figures UK). Now I’m on my way to qualifying in a career I’ll really enjoy.

“I’ve met some fantastic people and I wouldn’t change this year for anything!”

...the End

or is it!

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Photography: Lydia Fahy www.lydiafahy.com Hair: Helena Dean at P.Kai 01733 358835/358825 Make-up: Lisa Hinks – Hollywood Glam Tel: 07952 602145 Gown: Swanky Rags, 35a Broadway. Tel: 01733 345181 Thanks to: Sue Ryder Care for the use of Thorpe Hall for this shoot.

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Top Five JJ Bird Moments

BIRD IN THE HOUSE

Bed Sharing – It didn’t take long for one of the BB ladies to make a move on lovely JJ. Corin managed to lure him into her bed after just a week. Only two people really know for sure what happened under those covers. All I do know is that there was some awkwardness during the next couple of days.

Just as I was starting to get a little bored of the final series of Big Brother, local lad JJ Bird entered the house out of the blue. He followed hot on the high heels of another Peterborough contestant, Sunshine, who’d been evicted earlier. He was their first choice and blended straight in like he’d been there from the off.

To be honest, I wasn’t completely surprised to see JJ enter the house, JJ with Austrailian housemate John James as he’s always had a taste for fame.

He started out as a promising young boxer, has appeared on ITV shows Golden Balls and The Cube, modelled for ESP, and more recently he’s been papped out in London with his mate Aston from JLS. As I’ve met JJ a few times, I had of course been supporting him on the show, and I wasn’t the only one.

Hundreds of Peterborough people joined a Facebook group called JJ Bird To Win Big Brother. I spoke to the creator, Craig Westbrook, who’s known JJ since he was just 13. Craig explained – “As soon as I knew he was in the short list to be on the show, I started the Facebook group and a website.”

Craig’s company (Digital Aerials Ltd) has been a sponsor of JJ for many years after seeing potential in the young boxer. “He takes his boxing very seriously,” Craig continued. “That’s why he wanted to be on Big Brother in the first place. With the recognition of being on the show he should get the sponsorship he needs to go far with the sport.”

Even after only meeting JJ a couple of times, I personally felt he’d been quieter than usual in the house to start with. Craig agreed – “He was quite reserved, especially during his first couple of weeks. JJ’s usually more of a cheeky character!”

So, what did the most important woman in JJ’s life think of his performance in the house? His mum, Maz Bird, told ESP exclusively –“He was being a little quieter than usual because there were not many people to bounce off. Our family is always having a laugh and taking the mick out of each other. I think that’s why he had some good banter going on with Sam Pepper.”

So how did his mum feel about watching her son on the tele every night? “It was very strange!” she told me. “JJ had wanted to be on the show for the last three years, so it’s amazing to see that one of his dreams has come true. It all happened so quickly. I didn’t even find out he had the chance of going on the show until the day before... and neither did he!”

So our local boxing champ fought his way through to the end and I have a feeling we’ll be seeing a lot more of him in the near future.

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His popularity may be to do with him being a nice bit of eye candy (the words of my Missus... not me!) and the fact he created some decent male banter.

What The Dickens – JJ got up close and personal with the Tree Of Temptation, as it set him a task to be the Artful Dodger and steal props off housemates without them noticing. He got five objects successfully – that boxing training must have taught him how to be quick on his feet.

Space Invader – JJ became a space invader in this secret BB task.... and won a fancy meal for every housemate that he managed to keep personal contact with. I have a feeling there were many girls watching that wouldn’t have minded him invading their personal space!

Two Horse Race – JJ has won many fights in his time. He now also holds the title of being the fastest housemate dressed as a horse (with the help of John James). With the lads proving to the fittest pantomime horse, they got to enter a real race outside the BB house – and they won £300 for the shopping budget by finishing third.

Lightweight v Heavyweight – In the run up to the final, housemates all got to choose between two options in BB’s ‘unpredictable’ task. JJ’s options were simply ‘Lightweight’ or ‘Heavyweight.’ He went for heavyweight, and therefore had to put on a hilarious sumo-wrestler suit for the afternoon... Like a good sport, he put it on straight away. This was perhaps a glimpse of what JJ may have looked like if he hadn’t spent so many years boxing!

Things you may not know about JJ Bird JJ’s full name is Joe-John Daniel Bird, although all the housemates called him JJ, leaving fellow contestant John James to resort back to his full name.

According to Heat Magazine, JLS star Aston Merrygold has revealed that he and JJ are mates and have a healthy rivalry when it comes to the ladies. He explained, “We’ve got this thing called c**k-blocking. We went to the theatre a few weeks ago and JJ was talking to this girl who was an usher. Then I walked over and said, ‘Hi’. And he was like – ‘You’re such a blocker, man!’”

JJ’s mum says her lad is extra competitive, and won’t ever turn down a dare. He gets involved in the odd drinking game, one which ended up with him drinking a pint of beer out of a shoe!

JJ once auditioned to go on the TV series Gladiators, and despite passing physical tests was told he ‘wasn’t suitable’ for the show.

Bet they regret that decision now.

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(in Peterborough)

Shane Jackson

Peterborough has really made it on to the TV map in recent years and now Channel 4’s award winning daytime show, Come Dine With Me, is back for a brand new series and a whole show filmed in and around the city.

Competitive cooks from Stanground, Orton Southgate, Werrington village and Wisbech will be ready to shock and delight with an eccentric mix of hosting styles when the show airs on September 13 at 5pm.

Every week five strangers, who love to entertain, take it in turns to throw a dinner party in their own personal style. But this is a feast with a twist: after each dinner, the guests secretly score the host a mark out of ten. The food and the atmosphere are taken into account when scoring. At the week’s end, the top-scoring chef wins £1000 in cash.

First to host is chatty mum of three, Parveen Ashraf from Werrington, whose Asian themed

menu consists of a whopping two starters, five mains and two desserts. Then it’s flamboyant Shane Jackson from Stanground (pictured) who just loves to entertain with his Le Creuset!

Catering manager Carole Barlow from Wisbech decides to get all nostalgic by having a 70s themed evening then it’s the turn of the party girl of the group, Alyson Nicholson from Orton Southgate. The last to host is Ricky Dent from Fletton and then it’s… the results!

Shane Jackson works in customer services at BGL and was keen to join the show because he loves throwing dinner parties, but admits it was a little harder than he thought.

“I love having people round and socialising.

On average I’ll have friends round for food five times a month, it’s just really nice. My signature dish is probably lasagne.

“I just like to show people I can cook and wanted to meet some new people but it’s hard having camera crews round all the time and difficult to cook when you’re being told what to do. It was a long week so I’d definitely recommend taking time off work to anyone else who takes part!”

The show was actually filmed back in November so Shane’s eager to see the results but is also a little apprehensive – “I’m sort of nervous about how I’ll be portrayed,” he confessed. “I have a bit of a hand washing obsession so they’ll probably make something of that!

“It was a real experience though and I got on really well with two of the people on the show and we’re now regularly in touch.”

Many local people may already be familiar with Parveen Ashraf who’s business the Amaani Spice Box (www.amaanispice.co.uk) has gone from strength to strength. Parveen regularly cooks in people’s homes and does live cookery demonstrations but admits appearing on the show was very different.

“This was the most surreal experience of my life. As a viewer I always wondered what happened to the contestants and whether it was all real – it’s a really unusual situation. I’ve made some good friends though and several of us all cook for each other since the show.”

So make sure you tune in to Channel 4 this month and see what Peterborough’s cooks really have to offer.

COME DINE WITH PARVEEN: BOLLYWOOD STYLE If spice is nice as far as you’re concerned you can take some tips from Peterborough contestant Parveen Ashraf at her course at the City College which starts on September 20.

Parveen is a regular on the Ideal Shopping channel (based in Peterborough) and is running a five week cookery course at the college. It’ll give you an insight into TV cooking and you can learn to cook a three course meal and the Indian feast she actually prepares on Come Dine With Me. It’s £56 and runs from 7pm - 9pm so if you’d like to book call 01733 761361.

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The Golden Pheasant LUNCHTIME SPECIAL AND EARLY BIRDS • Lunchtime special 12-2pm Mon - Fri plus full menu • Early bird 6-7pm Mon-Fri plus full menu 6-9pm • Sat Food served from 12-9pm Sun food served 12-6pm • Seasonal A La Carte menu freshly cooked local produce • Pit-stop for Green Wheel cycle route • Extended patio and children play area • Open all day Fri, Sat and Sun

Wansford in England An English Country Restaurant

Now open for morning coffee from 10.30am • Lite bite lunch menu from £4.95 • Traditional English A la Carte evening meals

Events Marquee For hire, our fully serviced events marquee, for weddings, conferences, parties, in fact it’s the perfect setting for any occasion and is open all year round.

Traditional Sunday Roast Lunch

Fiddlesticks Restaurant

26 London Road, Wansford, Peterborough PE8 6JE

Tel: 01780 784111

Main Road, Etton, Peterborough. Tel: 01733 252387 www.thegoldenpheasant.net

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SUNDAY LUNCH with live pianist bring your family to us this sunday and enjoy lunch with a difference. in the relaxing atmosphere of our restaurant you will enjoy a three course lunch of quality Assured english meats accompanied by a delicious selection of fresh vegetables.

From £7.95 per person suNDAy 5th september Just 2 miles from the centre of Peterborough, the Holiday Inn Peterborough West is one of the city's most prestigious hotels, fully air conditioned and situated opposite an excellent 18-hole golf course and some 500 acres of beautiful parkland. With our recent refurbishment, our contemporary restaurant has an excellent reputation, as has the hotel's Club Moativation with pool, spa, sauna, steam room, aerobics, beauty treatment, solarium and gym. Golf at Thorpe Wood course opposite the hotel can be pre-booked.

Holiday Inn Peterborough West Thorpewood, Peterborough PE3 6SG

Tel: 01733 289900 www.holidayinn.co.uk

WEDDING FAYRE A must for every bride to be. come and view the hotels facilities and be inspired by the wedding experts on hand to help you plan your perfect wedding. An array of suppliers from florists to hire companies will also be available. Free Entry FriDAy 1st october

MOTOWN & SOUL NIGHT Looking for a night out with a difference? then why not join us for a night of pure motown and soul. the evening will include a soul themed food buffet and dancing to soul and motown DJ steve Allen and bbc radio cambridgeshire’s soul show host ian gray.

Full ticket £19.95, late night reveller (entertainment only) £10.00 From 26th Nov AND throughout Dec

CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS choose one of our amazing themed nights, traditional family lunches or even a short break.

Whatever it is – you will be guaranteed the warmest of welcomes, excellent service and fabulous food throughout the festive season.

For more information or to book call 01733 289900 or email christmas.hipeterborough@qmh-hotels.com

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ORCHID BLOSSOMS IN SPALDING Since opening last October in Spalding, Orchid, the funky restaurant lounge and bar has fast made a name for itself as the place to go in the town.

The restaurant uses local produce as much as possible and offers both bar snacks and A La Carte. The bar snacks include platters of antipasti, meze and seafood while the broader lunchtime menu includes not only baguettes and paninis but homemade meatballs, beer battered haddock goujons and homemade turkey, ham and mushroom pie all priced £6.95.

The A La Carte dining’s available Thursday – Saturday and includes set menu options with two course at £17.95 and three courses at £20.95 as well as individual choices such as a choice of hot carvery, medallions of venison fillet, sea bass and honey glazed confit of duck.

Whether you want a business meeting, a romantic dinner for two or just a cuppa it sounds worth a visit. They’re also looking to have bands perform there in future so if you want to get in touch, or book a meal call 01775 723179.

SPALDING FOOD FEST BIG SUCCESS We love a success story and it was great to see thousands enjoy the spectacular finale of South Holland’s Food Fair – a two-day family celebration at Spalding’s Castle Sports Complex.

Official festival patron and Michelin star chef Jason Atherton was one of the celebrities taking to the stage in the demonstration kitchen, which was packed out by eager visitors.

The good news is it’s hoped the Food Festival will be back once again next year and the team at South Holland District Council are hunting for sponsors, so if you’d like to get involved, give them a call.

LOCAL LOVE-IN

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Peterborough Environment City Trust have set up shop on Central Avenue, in the heart of Dogsthorpe, offering locally produced fruit and veg in the centre of the city as part of their Love Local campaign. As over 25% of people in Peterborough are obese – step away from the pies! – and as locally produced food is loads better for the environment as it doesn’t have to travel hundreds of miles in a lorry, PECT are doing all they can to encourage us to eat more of it. Aside from both of those points, locally grown food also taste much nicer as it’s always in season, deliciously fresh and not coated in nasty chemicals. While we live near one of Britain’s biggest agricultural areas, if you don’t have a car, it’s not easy to get to a farm shop where you’ll find this kind of produce – which is where the Love Local shop comes in handy! For more information, contact Karen Lawrence on 01733 866441.

HAPPY SUNDAYS @ MALAYBA It’s always great to get friends and family together for a meal out and we hear Malayba have come up with a great offer which should be an incentive to finally get everyone round the table!

On Sundays simply order any one of the four set meals for your party and save 50% from the third person onwards. So, a group of four taking Set Meal A would mean the first two people pay at the standard price, while the others pay just half price. The more people in your party, the more you gain! Sounds good to us.

If you haven’t ventured into Malayba yet it’s completely transformed what was formerly Gaston on Broadway into an exotic, oasis with a unique feel and Malaysian food our reviewer thought was gorgeous! If you missed the review just log on to www.espmag.co.uk and check out the food section.

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‘A dining experience with a difference’ – it’s in the detail Lunchtime Tuesday to Friday – 12pm to 2pm (2 course option) Evening Dinner Tuesday to Friday - 7.00pm to 10.30pm, Saturday 6.30pm to 10.30pm 3 courses includes coffee & petit fours £25.95 3 course Sunday lunch, includes coffee & petit fours £19.50 Bookings required The Cherry House Restaurant 125 Church Street,Werrington, Peterborough 01733 571721

Now taking bookings for Christmas Day dinner 5 course dinner for only £55.00 (Just one sitting so no need to rush)

Also taking bookings for Christmas Party’s – book early to avoid disappointment.

• New exciting Menu Starts from £4.95 • Six real ales on at all times • Local fresh produce • Beer garden • Child friendly with play area

• Monday – Friday – food served 12-2pm, 6-9pm • Saturday – Sunday food served all day.

Sat 12-9pm, Sun 12-8pm • Early Bird menu Mon-Fri, £12 for two main courses 6pm-7pm • Sunday evening quiz – cash prizes to be won • Karaoke first Saturday of every month • Live entertainment Friday nights • Fantastic Folk Night with Alan Wood and Friends Tuesday 28th September 8.30pm

Marquee available for weddings and other events - very competitive pricing

48 King Street, West Deeping, Peterborough, PE6 9HP Tel: 01778 347190 www.redlionwestdeeping.co.uk theredlionwestdeeping@hotmail.com

Traditional pub with a warm, welcoming atmosphere

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We need a good balance of Omega 3, 6 and 9. At the minute everything has added Omega 3 but we need to ensure we get the correct balance. Taking one type for too long without the other may upset the fatty acid balance.

These fats are ‘essential’ as they’re not made in our bodies so we need to take them from foods such as oily fish, nuts, seeds, dark green leaf veg, whole grains, linseed an olive oils (to name a few). Always eat these foods as fresh as possible to ensure good quality as they can turn rancid and not that pleasant to eat!

What we DO NOT NEED are those trans fats/hydrogenated fats, nor do we need too much saturated fat from animal produce either.

I’m not suggesting you start to have an oil slick on your plate here, life is about balance and so is your food intake. Common sense guides us with food – the less man has tampered with it generally you will find it offers a collection of nutrients that your body will thrive on.

Some of the positive effects you could see by getting the right type of fat in your body –

BEAT YOUR FAT FEARS! ‘Get fat-free and go on a no carbohydrate diet’ – how does that sound to you?

and weight gain – not to mention diabetes.

For many people it’s a desperate cry for weight loss or to keep their weight steady, to me it’s a recipe for disaster and one way to compromise your health and speed up your aging!

No doubt about it our high loading of carbohydrates, particularly the refined carbohydrates such as white sugar, bagels, choccies, sweets, alcohol and bread, is helping us look like the Michelin Man with our spare tyres!

Carbs turn into sugar to be used as energy, if that’s not needed then it’s stored as fat and this is the type of fat that might be contributing to high cholesterol

Carbohydrates are our energy source, we’ve evolved using them, trouble is they’ve been so highly manipulated into refined stuff that we’re now scared of the ‘real’ stuff. Carbs are known as ‘simple or ‘complex’. Complex carbs are high in nutrients and fibre and release more slowly therefore it takes longer to digest them (brown rice, oats, beans etc). Vegetables are also carbs, so lots more leafy veg, smaller portions of carbs alongside some quality protein and fat makes a better meal.

We also need fat, for years we’ve been scared about using fats and they were grouped together as all bad and something to avoid particularly if you

Velvet skin Less wrinkles Better joint health Better gut health Reducing inflammation Feel fuller for longer More energy and increased stamina and increased fat burning Better support for hormones

SO WHO WANTS TO BE FAT-FREE? Spend good money on your fats and oils too, a good coldpressed virgin olive oil may initially look expensive but you wouldn’t think anything of buying that good bottle of plonk and drinking it in an evening would you?!

Of course the advice I’m giving here is general and there may be situations where you need to have your fat monitored or you may need to eat some extra complex carbs!

Karen For more information on health and nutrition go to www.karendevine.co.uk or www.devinedetox.co.uk

Karen has a diploma in nutritional medicine, nutritional therapeutics and homotoxicology; she is a member of the British Association of Nutritional Therapists and runs her own private practice.

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Chris at his exhibition in Queensgate

PICTURE THIS Remember when we took a nostalgic look back at the Boro earlier this year with some great photos taken by local guy Chris Porsz?

Well, the paramedic turned photographer never dreamed when he started snapping city people in and around Peterborough 30 years ago that he’d be standing in Queensgate (which wasn’t even built when he started out) next to his own photographic exhibition.

Loads of people went along to see Chris’ trip down memory lane and it was so popular the exhibition was even extended. Remember the punks sat outside Virgin Records in the 80s? The teenagers crowding under the Guildhall in the 70s? The city centre before Queensgate? Over the years

outrageous the punks were for the age and how today’s are quite tame by comparison. To walk down the street with a purple Mohican took some nerve!”

Chris has managed to trace several of the people in his pictures and has been recreating some of the scenes but would like to find more – “What I’d really like to come out form this is some reunions – it would be great to find some more of these people featured. I always told people I’d give them a copy and never got around to it so I’d love to meet some of them again.”

In the meantime Chris continues his day job as a paramedic but continues to capture images of the city.

“I wasn’t consciously trying to photograph Peterborough,” Chris explained, “it was more the people I was interested in rather than the buildings and I regret that to a certain extent as people like to see the changes in the backgrounds so I’ve changed my style. Back then I used a telephoto lens and isolated people from the background but now I’m a bit less shy and I try and get everything in.”

Chris has captured it all and now has his second calendar on sale with a new collection of his favourite shots for 2011.

“People like that nostalgia thing and the fashions and to see how things have changed over the years,” Chris Told ESP. “Somebody said to me how

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The 2011 calendar features many of the pictures from Chris’ recent exhibition in Queensgate and is available priced £7 from Waterstones and the Destination Centre on Bridge Street and the central library on Broadway – the first one sold out last year so make sure you bag a copy!

You can regularly see Chris’ pictures in the Evening Telegraph or view more on www.peterboroughinpictures.co.uk

Craig’s got The X factor

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Peterborough talent is taking over the TV! As a new series of X Factor hits Saturday nights – it’s time to look out for Peterborough lad Craig Saggers.

After Aston from JLS and then Nicole Lawrence last year we now have another Peterborough singer to watch out for on X Factor. Craig Saggers is appearing with his friend Joe as flamboyant double act Diva Fever and they’re set to make an impact!

The multi-award winning entertainment show has returned to our screens for an explosive seventh series, following on from the ratings smash of last season, as the search for the next singing superstar reaches new levels.

Craig from Longthorpe was originally spotted in a local X Factor style competition called the X-mas Factor run by then city radio station Lite FM. Gregg Nunney, now breakfast show host of the station which replaced Lite, Connect FM in Peterborough, told ESP he’ll be rooting for him.

“I first heard Craig sing on an audition line for the X-mas Factor competition back in 2005 and even then I could tell he had something special. From what he’s told me I think his act will be so flamboyant and unusual I’m confident he’ll attract the judges’ attention and do well. I’d expect him to go far. I’m very proud of him.”

Craig’s dad Martin told ESP that it was entering that competition which gave him the confidence to continue singing.

Since then the 21 year-old who’s now Guest judge Nicole Scherzinger from Pussycat Dolls studying English at Leicester University has performed locally many times at the Christmas light switch on and Firework Fiesta to name but a few. Craig went on to win the Top Notch Factor competition at the Broadway and even got through to X Factor when he was just 16.

Martin said – “Craig’s been singing for as long as I can remember. He just loves it, he’s always singing at home and has made several public appearances.

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Craig Saggers (right) and friend Joe

“He thinks I’m in for a bit of a shock when I see his performance on TV but he can’t shock me any more!

“He’s tried X Factor before a few years back and got through three rounds but now thinks he’s got what they’re looking for to stand out from the crowd. We’re all looking forward to seeing him on TV.” On this year’s X Factor a series of guest judges will join Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Cheryl Cole as they audition thousands of hopefuls at arenas across the country in front of a live audience. Dannii Minogue will return to her judging duties at the Judges’ Houses stage of the competition.

Joining Simon, Louis and Cheryl at the auditions will be Geri Halliwell (Glasgow), Natalie Imbruglia (Birmingham), Pixie Lott (Cardiff), this month’s ESP cover star Katy Perry (Dublin) and Nicole Scherzinger (Manchester and Bootcamp).

Craig auditioned in Manchester in front of Pussycat Dolls’ singer Nicole, so let’s get ready for some Diva Fever and see if Craig can get the thumbs up!

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Can you tell us a bit about the show you'll be performing at the South Holland centre?

“It's based on the show The Nearly Naked Chef that I did at last year’s Edinburgh Festival that we're now taking on tour around the country. It's a fairly open vibe, a bit of cooking and stories about my life. I'll do two courses, so in the first half I'll be cooking a poncey starter and then a main dish which is always a curry of some sort as it seems daft not to. I've never been to Spalding before, but I try to use local ingredients in each show so I'll be looking to see what this part of Lincolnshire has to offer.”

You finished runner-up in the first series of Celebrity Masterchef to Matt Dawson. Will there be any stories about that in the show?

“Yes. There's actually quite a big story I tell in the show about Masterchef that's worth waiting for.”

You were also involved in what I consider to be one of the biggest travesties in BBC TV history when Alan Sugar sacked you instead of Piers Morgan on the Comic Relief episode of The Apprentice in 2008!

How tempted were you to smash up the boardroom or reach across and wipe the smug smile off Piers' face?

“You know, it was just one of those things. I did feel hard done by at the time, but you have to look at the bigger picture. The show was part of Comic Relief and it helped to raise a lot of money for a great cause and that's what it was all about really.”

Right: hypothetical question. Let's say you're in a hot air balloon with Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver and Anthony Worral Thompson and the balloon's rapidly losing height. Who would you throw out in order to save the rest ?

“Well, Gordon and Jamie are both my mates, plus Gordon's a Scotsman like me so it'd have to be Anthony. He's a nice guy and everything, but friendship takes precedence I'm afraid.”

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I'M TALKING 'BOUT HARDEEP “What could be more memorable than a fat Glasweigan Sikh cooking dinner whilst telling anecdotes? That's right: nothing.” Not my words people, but the words of TV presenter turned cookery chef Hardeep Singh Kohli. Big 'H' is in Spalding on Thursday September 23 to perform his comedy cookery show The Nearly Naked Chef at the South Holland Centre.

Of course he follows in a long-line of famous faces who’ve visited Spalding over the years, none more so than Jimi Hendrix who played a gig at the town’s cattle auction hall in 1967. The pub across from the South Holland Centre (The Red Lion) even has a plaque on the wall that says 'Jimi slept here!' Bearing that in mind I'm hoping Hardeep will serve up a Hendrix-inspired treat for locals when he visits… or at the very least set fire to his frying pan at the end.

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THE LAST LAUGH I couldn’t let the last ever series of Last Of The Summer Wine disappear for a life of endless repeats on UK Gold without a brief mention. I've never been a regular watcher, but as it's Britain’s longest running sitcom, spanning 31 series since 1973, I forced myself to watch the last ever episode. If you missed it (and I'm guessing most of you did) then don't worry, you didn't miss much. For me the highlight wasn't the sentimental send-off, but the sight of Russ Abbott wearing what was clearly a wig. I'd hoped in the final scene we'd see it blow off his bonce and hurtle down a hill in a tin bath – but sadly I have to report that it stayed glued firmly in place. Oh well, never mind – I'm sure it won't be the last we see of it... Strictly Come Dancing's back on TV soon, and that just wouldn't be the same with a bald Bruce Forsyth would it?

STOP MESSING WITH THE 80s Another month and another pointless Hollywood remake. In July it was the A-Team, (or as it should’ve been called the Dis’A’pointing Team ) and last month it was The Karate Kid remake which was so flawed I don't know where to begin. The most jarring part is when Jackie Chan says to Will Smith’s spoilt brat of a son Jaden – “I will teach you Kung Fu.” Err, Kung Fu? But this is meant to be the Karate Kid. That's like Burgess Meredith turning around to Sylvester Stallone in Rocky and saying – “Sure kid, I'll teach you Judo”.

It's not what the film’s about Jackie, it’s karate… ka-ra-te. The clue’s in the title The Karate Kid. How does a man who’s been in hundreds of martial arts film not know the difference? What a douche. The only way to stop all these unnecessary remakes is for there to be a law for all classic TV shows and films of yesteryear like there is for listed buildings so that people aren't able to mess around with them.

STAND OUT STAND UP Our guide to where to see great live comedy this month…

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JIMMY CARR – THE CRESSET

THE COMEDY CLUB – THE CRESSET

September The long running Comedy Club is back in action at the Cresset and this month’s line-up includes Tony Gerrard – the king of delivery and the UK’s only sit down stand-up, who delivers his ‘not for the faint hearted’ rollercoaster brand of comedy from his wheelchair. Mary Bourke is a wry and rude Irish comedienne while James Sherwood is a musical funnyman and star of Radio 4’s Vote Now Show and Edinburgh sell out show One Man And His Piano, and Jez O’Donnell, resident compere at London’s famous Big Night Out comedy club will be host for the evening. Tickets are £10 in advance, £12.50 on the door and doors open at 7pm. Box office: 01733 265705.

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JOE AVATI – THE KEY THEATRE Australian-Italian comedian Joe Avati is famous for his unique brand of bilingual stand-up comedy. Tickets are £20. Box office: 01733 207239.

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Joe’s been honing his psychic skills with the legendary Zen Master, The Emperor Wang, (otherwise known as Kevin Bloss). Yes, it’s time for Joe to hit the road and open his third eye, where you the audience will take part in amazing experiments that will answer age old questions, like, why do we only use 28% of our brain power while the other 31% lays dormant? Why do birds suddenly appear… every time you are near?

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BURIED

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Released: October 1 Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Samantha Mathis Director: Rodrigo Cortes What would be the worst way to die?

We’ve all had our nightmare scenarios such as a plane crash, getting eaten by a Jaws-sized shark, being ripped apart by a pack of angry wolves, or swallowed whole by an anaconda snake (okay so the last couple were tongue-in-cheek but you get the idea) – but right up there must be being buried alive.

You may have seen the trailer being bandied about at the Showcase over the past couple of weeks, but unfortunately star Ryan Reynolds won’t be able to use any of his special Green Lantern special powers (he stars as the DC Comics’ superhero next year) in this claustrophobic thriller which is getting early rave reviews.

Reynolds stars as US contractor Paul Conroy who finds himself buried in a coffin deep in Iraqi soil after an attack. With only a lighter, a mobile phone with limited reception and only ninety minutes of oxygen, it’s a race against time to find a way out of this nightmarish death trap.

Unless he’s Uma Thurman from Kill Bill Vol. 2 and he can punch his way through the casket and 2,500 feet of soil it’s not looking good…

JONAH HEX Released: September 3 Cast: Josh Brolin, Megan Fox, John Malkovich Director: Jimmy Hayward The summer wouldn’t be complete without a massive flop – so please enter Josh Brolin’s Jonah Hex. After a couple of great movie-turns – most notably in No Country For Old Men – Brolin comes crashing back down to earth as little-known DC Comics’ scar-faced hero Hex, which

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THE RUNAWAYS

Released: August 27

Released: September 10

Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock and Co. come up with an amiable, but brainless, summer buddy comedy that was always going to make money – as five pals go away for a 4th of July weekend jolly – despite this juvenile comedy adventure being anything but grown up.

This coming-of-age biopic of seventies teenage band The Runaways sees The Twilight Saga: Eclipse costars Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning – who star as Joan Jett and Cherie Currie respectively – shine in this drama which is getting generally favourable reviews across the pond.

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was a $10million box-office miss Stateside.

His only ally is ex-hooker Lilah (Transformers’ Megan Fox) as Hex treads the line between the ‘real world’ and the ‘next’ after being left-for-dead and having half his face disfigured by a branding iron. Wonder if it's as bad as everyone's making out.

This western-inspired thriller sees the gunslinging bounty-hunter given pardon for death warrants on his head in return for taking out terrorist Turnbull (John Malkovich) – who’s piecing together an army to unleash hell.

RESIDENT EVIL: AFTERLIFE Released: September 10 We’ve all been clamouring for the fourth instalment of the critically-acclaimed horror series, which is now excitingly in 3D. I’ll stop the sarcasm now, only just to say it still stars Milla Jovivich and the good-looking guy from Prison Break, whose name evades me…

THE OTHER GUYS

EAT PRAY LOVE

Released: September 17

Released: September 24

This is one action-comedy that is meant to deliver in a summer devoid of any really notable laughs, as Will Ferrell (who re-teams with Anchorman director Adam McKay) co-stars with Mark Wahlberg as two mismatched NYPD detectives trying to emulate their cop idols.

Julia Roberts picks a gem every couple of years, and this journey of self-discovery based on the Elizabeth Gilbert memoir – which sees her divorcee stuff her face in Italy, find prayer in India and love in Bali – could engage audiences once again with support from Javier Bardem and James Franco.

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

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KANE & LYNCH 2: DOG DAYS

THE SIMS 3: AMBITIONS

N3: NINETYNINE NIGHTS II

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(X360) Released: Sept 10

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It’s without doubt the biggest release of the month and it’s probably one of the most improved franchises on next-gen consoles.

This sequel doesn’t really improve on the original to compete with recent similar genre-definers such as Dante's Inferno, Darksiders and PS3 exclusive God of War III.

For Sims-aholics this is the substantial expansion they’ve been waiting for – with a wealth of career offerings to expand your world.

After the first game underwhelmed, the sequel has ironed out the flaws with much improved gaming mechanics – most notably the shooting and cover system – as the duo try to escape from an atmospheric Shanghai underworld in this third-person shooter.

There’s a grim sense of satisfaction when chalking up a chain of brutal slayings in this mythical world, but sadly the distinctly hack ‘n’ slash style grows tiresome very quickly.

Throw in a really impressive multiplayer experience and you’d be barking mad to miss it.

It’s not without its merits with a notable storyline, but sadly the developers are still partying like it’s 1999 instead of 2010.

Within the Sims 3 universe your job experiences mostly see you disappearing for the day, but now it’s possible to become everything from a firefighter or private investigator to a tattooist or even a ghost hunter, as new elements are impressively added.

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TOURNAMENT OF LEGENDS

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LARA CROFT & THE GUARDIAN OF LIGHT

Right about now I usually get on my soapbox to complain about how little EA have added to their yearly sports updates – however good the previous version was.

The Wii may be devoid of many 3D fighters, but anyone with experiences of Tekken and Virtua Fighter will know this is at least half a decade out of date.

But this version has been notably honed to offer a more simplistic pick up ‘n’ play streamlined style for the casual player – but sadly at the expense of the hardcore fan.

Only real fighting enthusiasts will get their kicks from nunchuking their way to victory with mythical legends such as Minotaur and Medusa, but sluggish controls and dated graphics dampen the experience.

With scaled-back franchise functions it doesn’t quite get the balance right, but pound-for-pound it still scores an impressive touchdown.

If you’re not a fan this isn’t likely to tempt you to the series, but if you are this is gravy.

(X360/PS3/PC) Out now If this is the yardstick that’s going to be used regarding the quality of downloadable games across gaming networks – then long may it continue.

The spirit of the female tomb raider has been retained despite a simplistic top-down view through this ancient world – which can also become a co-op experience.

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MONDAY NIGHT COMBAT

HYDRO THUNDER HURRICANE

CASTLEVANIA: HARMONY OF DESPAIR

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(X360) Out now

Another colourful addition to XBLA is this satisfyingly simplistic jet-propelled boat racing romp.

With a new full-price Castlevania experience on the horizon, this jaunt down memory lane is really for enthusiasts of the series.

(X360) Out now This is undoubtedly the best 360 exclusive of Xbox Live’s Summer Of Arcade promotion – an extremely enjoyable battle arena shooting romp.

There’s some fun to be had between friends, but the novelty will wear very quickly.

With up to four-player accessibility across suitably varied – if sometimes unnecessarily complex – courses, there are worse ways to spend your money to have a good time with your mates.

It’s lightweight compared to other third-person shooters, but hugely enjoyable nevertheless.

It obviously doesn’t push racing boundaries with its intermittent clunkiness, but there’s more than a few hours worth of fun to be had.

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With more than a little influence from The Orange Box’s Team Fortress 2, you can choose six classes (including sniper and gunner) as you defend your Moneyball tower against swarms of varying robots or other humans, across multiple gameplay modes.

PRINCE OF PERSIA: SANDS OF TIME (12)

You can choose from six recognisable vampire hunters for this sometimes clever 2D platformer across expansive and intricately-designed levels, but you need a mate to get the most out of it. If you’re not a fanboy there isn’t quite enough to keep your attention for too long – despite the game’s noteworthy intentions. #####

ROBIN HOOD: EXTENDED DIRECTOR’S CUT (12)

Released: September 13 (also on Blu-ray)

Released: September 20 (also on Blu-ray)

The first of two hit-and-miss summer blockbusters is this Jerry Bruckheimer sword-and-sandals vehicle, which stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton and Ben Kingsley and ends up as an entertaining – if underwhelming – swashbuckling video-game adaptation.

Strong performances from Russell Crowe, and Cate Blanchett in particular, as hero Robin Hood and Maid Marion respectively, make this convoluted take on the English legend watchable fare, despite it never hitting the heights of Ridley Scott’s much-lauded Gladiator.

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ALSO OUT: KICK ASS (Nicolas Cage, Mark Strong) Released: September 6.

STREET DANCE 3D (Charlotte Rampling, Diversity) Released: September 27.

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Whilst it’s not been the best weather through the end of the summer believe you me the festival life carries on, and will do so until the end of the month. The start of all the malarkey in May seems a long time ago now but so far, we survive!

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Kris Kristofferson

I gave you the nod that we’d be doing Cambridge Folk Festival this year and you know what? It was brilliant, one of the best yet. I heard lots of folk saying – “the line-up isn’t very strong this year” – well guess what? It’s not the artists you know that surprise you it’s the ones you don’t. Case in point would be The Quebe Sisters. Everyone who saw them at the festival was wowed by the tight harmonies and Texan swing rhythm that blew the crowd away. Or maybe the Carolina Chocolate Drops, a thirties style jug band trio that whooped and hollered their way through an hour of mayhem on the Radio 2 stage.

The highlight for me though was (and I feel a small amount of guilty pleasure syndrome as I admit it) Kris Kristofferson. We were fortunate enough to go back stage and watch from about 20 meters away and for 70 minutes, like the 3,000 in the main marquee, we were spellbound. If you’re aware of the very late Johnny Cash stuff produced by Rick Rubin, this was of the same stature. A more magical and compelling set I can’t remember, it’s easy to see why this septuagenarian has endured.

He even had enough charisma to forget the words of a song halfway through and get a monumental wave of cheers and applause from the crowd. I consider myself fortunate to have been there.

Aside from that, the festival was better organised than ever, big screens for those who didn’t want the squeeze of the main marquee and as always helpful and friendly staff, see you next year!

Kissmet

Stayin’ in yellabelly country, my old mate Rockin’ Rooster has his Rockin’ Rumble Weekender over in Skegness also on September 17 - 19. Three days full of great rock ‘n’ roll and rockabilly… With bands travelling over from the States and local legends like the Hicksville Bombers playing, it won’t be a festival you sit down at, dancing and jiving will be the norm.

You can expect great DJs, clothes stalls and cool as

Boomtown Fair in Buckinghamshire was an amazing experience, a mere baby at three years old but it’s already selling out in advance. The Dub Pistols were great as were Pronghorn but even better was the set up. Picture an apocalyptic down town New Orleans inhabited by mutants, stilt walkers fire-breathing trees and a motley crew of hippies, crustys and neon-clad ravers and you’re starting to get the picture. The soundtrack to this human circus was ska, reggae dub, rockabilly and a myriad of DJs… it was brilliant. There were a few complaints of dodgy loos and the now obligatory tent robbing but nothing to put a dampener on this hedonistic holocaust. If you want a mad one next year, put it in your diary… BOOMTOWN! This month up in the Lincolnshire countryside, Scholey Park near Tattershall to be precise, is Alchemy Festival. This grassroots, homespun style festival offers music, dance, art, poetry and loads of kids stuff, just to scratch the surface. The festival runs from September 17 to 19 is a riotous mix of the senses with bands such as local heroes Kissmet, with their mix of east-west vibes and Imperial Leisure whose live set is a jug of ska, hip hop, rock and kerfuffle and is setting festys and venues alight around the country. Also playing are Hobo Jones and the Junkyard Dogs who are just the best skiffle tramp band in the country. Banco De Gaio is also on a very busy line up so if he’s your ting you are in. In general expect a theatrical weekend full of carnival, party, great people and

you like (no cooler than that) cars drifting around Skeggy into the night. It’s all being held at the Marine Boathouse and weekend tickets are just £30. Phil… you are giving them away! Call him on 07854 060886 or 01778 560664. Oh, and kids go half price.

Finally Oxfam’s music festival takes over Leicester’s music scene next month, October 23 to be precise. Oxjam is gonna blitz the Braunstone Gate area next month and will be hoping to raise lots of cash in the process. Join their Facebook page.

Oxjam take over Leicester and if you’re an artist or band and fancy playing contact leicesteroxjam@googlemail.com. I will have more on it next month, eyes peeled!

Vibe from the underground... "As if Gio down at the Cellar Bar hasn’t got enough live music on at his gaff he’s now looking for bands to play Sundays! So if you fancy staying out on a school night and being a rebel… like you used to be... contact him at the Cellar Bar, details above. He’s particularly eager to fill September 12, 19 and October 3." www.es p m ag .co.u k ( S e pte mbe r )

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.

If you fancy a little trackside action and a few bets to get your pulse racing you need to try a night out at the Greyhound Stadium in Peterborough – it’s the dogs danglies!

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Fight in and around buildings or in the woods and undergrowth.

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

Competitive Prices Private, corporate and open days catered for.

01733 247171 www.urbanassault.org.uk www.freefirezone.co.uk email: games@urbanassault.org.uk Airsoft Shop www.fire-support.co.uk

You’ll find the stadium at Fengate - to find out more on our great offers visit www.peterboroughgreyhounds.com or call 01733 296939.

Balderston Grand Opening Weekend!

Saturday 2nd from 8:30 – 5:00 & Sunday 3rd October from 10:00 – 4:00

We will have a range of BMW bikes for you to try Organised rides where you can try any BMW bike or more than one if you fancy.

Bookings will be taken on the day or you can phone to book in advance. All rides will be subject to insurance & licence criteria.

Jentin race team – Saturday only Jentin have teamed up with BMW Motorrad UK to enter the BMW S 1000 RR in two national motorcycle racing classes. Richard Cooper races in the 2010 Metzeler 1000 Superstock national championship, while team mate, and former National Superstock champion, Steve Brogan rides in the 2010 MCE British Superbike EVO class.

• Try your skills on our Wheelie Machine • BMW stunt rider display – Sunday only • Try ShinyBike Syndrome anti-corrosion treatments • Visit the Bike Safe and the local IAM stands • Meet the ESP Girls • Enter our Free prize draw to win an Off Road Weekend at BMW’s Off Road Skills Course in Wales • Refreshments available all day Join us at

Phorpres Close, Cygnet Park, Hampton, Peterborough PE7 8FZ Phone 01733 565470 Web www.balderston.net Email tj@balderston.net

LIVE MUSIC

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

BANK HOLIDAY BAND FEST A timely reminder that on Bank Holiday Sunday August 29, you can enjoy a really strong music line-up at the Thorney Live charity music festival.

The line-up looks great and has Aladdinsane (in a rare local appearance these days), The Pigs (Police tribute), Motor City Vipers, Mighty Quinn, One Eyed Cats, Halo, Dan Elliman and Simon Russell.

It’s all being held In the grounds of the Bedford Hall, in Station Road, Thorney.

It starts at 11.30am and carries on until dusk. Something for the whole family.

More details on www.thorneylive.co.uk.

TRIBUTE TIME Whatever your taste in music, I think both Stamford and Bourne Corn Exchange will be catering for you in the next few weeks with a strong line up of tribute acts.

September 4 - Bourne Ohasis – They say they try very hard to make an Ohasis gig as authentic and as up to date as possible, performing Oasis songs in their most current live form, getting the look and attitude of the band spot on. Does this mean an on stage punch up is guaranteed?

September 9 - Stamford Robbie Williams Banned – Features Matt Byrne as Robbie, fronting a line-up of seven stunning musicians and performers.

Fresh off a summer of playing major festivals with a full stage and light show.

September 11 - Stamford

CANDLE THIEVES EP

As I always say, there’s so much musical talent in the area and for proof of that, I suggest you check out the Candle Thieves. They have a new EP released on September 13. It’s titled The Happiness Blues EP and features the very appealing and catchy Sunshine Song together with three brand new recordings. It’s a follow up to their album Sunshine & Other Misfortunes which was released in April.

The Candle Thieves – Scott and Glock – who studied music together at college here in Peterborough, went their own separate ways in order to achieve success in the music world. Both have toured extensively and tasted the high life, but met up again and discovered that they both craved the chance to make music that was more simple and intimate. They write the songs together and the latest example of their collaboration is The Happiness Blues EP. It’s really worth listening to it and you can catch them on Thursday September 9 at their pre-release party at Mojo (downstairs at what was The City Club) and again on Friday September 24 at The Grange, Netherton UTD club house.

For more info go to www.facebook.com/thecandlethieves.

Rave On – Rock and roll nostalgia celebrating the music of Buddy Holly.

September 18 – Bourne Roxy Magic – They recreate material from the super cool Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music which spans four decades.

September 25 - Stamford The Bon Jovi Experience – They reckon they’re the only Bon Jovi tribute band in the world to have actually played and shared a stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself!

Details and ticket information at: www.stamford-cornexchange.co.uk or www.bournecornexchange.co.uk

Talking of tributes, a quick reminder that the Peterborough Beer Festival on Saturday August 28 features the incredible Who’s Who, whilst on the previous night everybody’s classics are ‘punked- up’ by the spectacular League of Mentalmen. Heaven knows who they’re a tribute to?!

HEADING EAST (COAST) Those who are familiar with country and blues duo East Coast will have been eagerly looking forward to the unveiling of their expanded line-up to a four piece band. Original members, Nigel Lavender and Nick Thorpe have been joined by David Block on drums and Chris Thompson on bass. After a summer of rehearsing they’re making their live debut at the Railway Inn, Ramsey on Saturday September 11. If you can’t make that date then the following week (September 18), East Coast are at The Angel in Yarwell. And hopefully, unlike their rail namesake, they won’t start late…

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BANDS @ THE DEEPING STAGE The Deeping Stage always provides a strong bill of music on Bank Holidays and August 29 is a good example. From mid afternoon you get a chance to see four bands. The approx timings are: 3pm Feet to the Fire, 5pm The Nuggets, 7pm The Guards and to round the evening off at 9pm it’s Circa73 .

RICH BECOMES ISIAH

News for fans of the Richard Hall Band. They are no more. The good news is that they’ve changed their name to Isiah. Now I like that name – wonder where it came from? They’re still playing the same blend of rock/blues that we’ve seen them perform many times and they have a new album out called In The Wings. You can get a copy at their next local dates which are on Saturday September 4 at Charters and September 18 at the Cellar Bar on Thorpe Road.

If you want more info then you can Facebook Isiah or Richard Hall band.

3rd Jamie Lee 4th James Edmunds 5th Open Mic Lunch Session 10th Lloyd Watson Band 11th Lee Major 12th Open Mic Lunch Session 18th Jamie Lee

25th Lloyd Watson Band 26th Lunchtime Jamming with Ziggy 29th Strum Wot Ya Brung Charity Bash – Air Ambulance All enquiries call Ziggy on 07806 477583

Raising money in support of: East Anglia Air Ambulance

The Westwood Hotel 85 Mayors Walk, West Town, Peterborough 01733 873284 thewestwoodhotel@hotmail.com

Incidentally… anyone any idea which Peterborough street this photo was shot in?

STING IN THE TALE FOR QUINNY I popped into the Cock Inn the other night to see The Mighty Quinn, and discovered that the city was nearly robbed of one of our finest when the bands bassist Paul Allen (aka ‘Laup’), was in an unpleasant encounter with a scorpion in Central America. Our intrepid explorer told me that he was in Bogata, Columbia on a motorbike jaunt when stung on his wrist by one of the creatures. “It **!** hurt” was his medical analysis.

Fortunately for us all the injury was treated, he arrived back the previous evening and got to the gig, jet lagged and arm swollen but managed to turn in a fine performance.

“THE CLASSIC AWAY FROM IT ALL VENUE JUST 15 MINUTES FROM THE CITY”

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ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL 24th, 25th, 26th September Fri - Sun (NO DRINKS TO BE BROUGHT ON SITE)

Advanced tickets £20 (includes camping) available at the Plough.

Book now to avoid paying more on the gate.

The show must go on!

THE KINGCATS & THE PROFESSOR If you like your rock ‘n’ roll try The Kingcats, a five-piece rockin’ band who, as well as writing and performing original songs, have been influenced by Elvis Presley, Eddie Cochran, Big Joe Turner, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash to name but a few. These influences have culminated in a unique sound and style. Support will be from the ever popular rockin’ DJ The Professor. Catch them all at Bourne Corn Exchange on September 3, tickets are £8 on the door. Box office: 0782 803 2241.

Now taking bookings for Christmas parties and corporate events. Large heated marquee available please call 01733 844307 for details.

LIVE MUSIC extra

Liv Slater has news and reviews from the rest of the local live scene…

CALLING ALL MUSICIANS – STRUM WOT YA BRUNG RETURNS!

Strum Wot Ya Brung returns to the Westwood Hotel on Mayors Walk again on September 29. It’s an open mic night that attracts some good talent and all proceeds go to East Anglian Air Ambulance. As well as watching some of Peterborough’s freshest talent on stage, there’s also a raffle. If you fancy taking part, turn up early on the night – don’t get too nervous, the crowd is always friendly and all styles of music are welcome.

GOLDBLADE @ CLUB REV

Punk rock ‘n’ roll legends Goldblade come to Club Revolution on October 21. Featuring former Membranes singer John Robb, they specialise in old school punk rock – expect a little bit of melody as well as powerful guitars and insane drumming. They’ve toured all over Europe and were the first western rock band to play in Algiers. This is a warm up for their forthcoming tour to China, then Brazil and the band have a reputation for incendiary live shows.

Tickets £8. Box office: 01733 310383 or www.clubrevolutionrocks.com

BEERS, TEARS AND CHEERS Last month, The Ploughman in Werrington hosted a charity karaoke and X Factor night which saw loads of people attend! Everyone had a great time and people were singing their hearts out – although admittedly, some were a lot better than others!

The organisers, C.U.P Ministry are aiming to get a new Young Peoples Enterprise Centre built in Peterborough, Inspired by the tragic death of Big Issue Seller Andrea Lenaghan and the suicide of 17 year-old Rachel, the centre will give the young people of the city hope and inspiration – especially during these difficult financial times.

The crowd at The Ploughman really got behind the case, donating all their spare cash – although as there was a beer dedicated to Andrea’s memory, it may have been even easier than expected for people to part with their dosh. £1 million needs to be raised, so if you think you can help then don’t hesitate to get in touch. Although it is a Christian organisation behind the project, the Youth Enterprise Centre will be completely secular and everyone – Christian, Muslim, young, old, rich or poor – is welcome to help out. Call Minister Antony Slack on 01733 702533 or 07960 961040.

Email antony.slack@ntlworld.com

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GIG REVIEW

WE BUILT THIS CITY… Last month saw Peterborough overtaken by all kinds of punk bands thanks to the Infest festival at Club Revolution – and the highlight for this reporter was definitely Demented Are Go and Frantic Flintstones on August 7.

Widely known as one of the best psychobilly bands around, they sounded like Mötorhead in a bar brawl with Elvis – which is a good thing, by the way! Joined onstage

by Keofte, the singer from Germany’s Mad Sin (who are also coming to Club Rev on January 27) this was a truly electrifying experience. The whole club was packed, with people travelling from all over the country to see this amazing line-up.

Supporting them were Frantic Flinstones, Luna Vegas, Cowboy And The Corpse, Go Go Cult and Killer B Movie.

Frantic Flintstones had a slightly more Nashville sound – think the ghost of Hank Williams possessing a UK punk band and leaving them in the gutter of Graceland. Luna Vegas had a more surf style sound, you could hear the Cramps in their Honolulu voodoo style punk. Cowboy And The Corpse were a bit different, more street punk than the other bands and sounded a hell of a lot better once they’d plugged their guitar in! In all, it was one of the best gig’s I’ve been to, let alone one of the best gigs in Peterborough.

Other highlights of the two-week festival were Agnostic Front, the Anti Nowhere League and of course, The Ruined. If you missed out, Club Revolution has loads more gigs lined up this month, including Nothington on September 4, Heart of a Coward on September 10, Failsafe and Radicus on September 24 and Elephant Vs. Leopard on September 25.

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FRI AUG 27 BLACK ROSE The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

CARIBA The Office Oundle Road

CIRCA 73 The Ostrich North Street

HOOKER O'Neills Broadway

IRENE RAE The Rose Burghley Road

KEELEY The Red Lion West Deeping

LATESHOW The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

THE MIGHTY QUINN

PORKY PIG

LES WOODS BAND

SLIDE TO OPEN

FRI SEP 17

The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

The Waggon & Horses Langtoft

The Dragon Werrington

The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

CIRCLE

TEMALLICA

The Office Oundle Road

THU SEP 2

LOOSE ROCKET

The Axe & Cleaver Boston

TWENTY 4

The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

The Marquis Of Granby Bourne

NOT TO SCALE

The Ostrich North Street

THE RETURNS

The Stage Market Deeping

LA PLANCHE A LAVER

CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION

Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge Stamford

OUTA-STOCK

FRI SEP 3

PORKY PIG

CITIZEN SMITH

BLACKOUT

The Ploughman Werrington

The Cock Inn Werrington

The Office Oundle Road

ELVIS TRIBUTE + WHISKY JAX + NO MANS BAND + MAIN STREET + CRASH 'N' BURN + THE LIMITS + JAMES EDMONDS + MONKEY BOY

CIRCLE

The Ostrich North Street

LAUGHTONS LAST STAND The Scotgate Stamford

OUTA-STOCK

THE REPLICAS

Quinns Club Whittlesey

SAT AUG 28 CHELLE DEAN The Ostrich North Street

COPPERHEAD The Scotgate Stamford

FULLY LOADED Ebeneezers Grove Street

LOOSE ROCKET The Indian Queen Boston

PETE JAMES Quinns Club Whittlesey

SELL OUT The Ivy Leaf Club Whittlesey

STORM The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

THE JEREMY WATSON TRIO The Rose Burghley Road

THE MALINGERERS The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

SELL OUT O'Neills Broadway

SHAMELESS The Golden Ball Spalding

MON AUG 30 BRIDE OF THE ATOM + CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION + HARRY RIDGEWAY + HOWARD + SPECIAL GUEST RITCHIE MACK The Office Oundle Road

OPEN MIC NIGHT The Scotgate Stamford

BRIDE OF THE ATOM

The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

DAFFY AND THE ALIEN The Ostrich North Street

EAST COAST The Railway Inn Ramsey

FRIXION The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge Stamford

OPEN MIC SESSION

INTWINED

STEVE HOOKER

The Rose Burghley Road

Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge Stamford

NO MANS BAND

STORM

RODEO JOE

JAMIE LEE The Westwood Hotel Mayor's Walk

LACE & WHISKY

The Westwood Hotel Mayor's Walk

Elm Hall Wisbech

The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

THU SEP 9

PORKY PIG

The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

The Ostrich North Street

SHAMELESS The Bell Sawtry

MASLOW THE CANDLE THIEVES Mojo Bar & Lounge Priestgate

SLIDE TO OPEN

FRI SEP 10

The Fayre Spot Bretton

CARIBA

STORM TWENTY 4

The Westwood Hotel Mayor's Walk

SUN SEP 5

LLOYD WATSON + REX GATES + MURRAY HOCKERIDGE

Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge Stamford

TOTALLY PLUGGED UP

SAT SEP 11

CITIZEN SMITH

GROOVE CARTEL

The Ploughman Werrington

The Stage Market Deeping

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

The Ostrich North Street

THE JEREMY WATSON TRIO

THE NUGGETS + THE GUARDS + CIRCA 73

UNLIMITED

The Office Oundle Road

The Red Lion West Deeping

IN ARCHIVES + THIS RESTRICTION + SUPPORT

THE SIDEVALVES

RETROLUX

FIN MUIR

LATINO BAND The Rose Burghley Road

Goodbarns Yard St Johns Street

GRUMPY OLD MEN

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

The Cross Keys Oundle Road

The Office Oundle Road

The Office Oundle Road

LOOSE BABY CHARLOTTE + The Fayre Spot OUTA-STOCK + Bretton VICODIN + POINT 7 PISTOL + NICK LLOYD WATSON The Westwood Hotel CORNEY + MIKE Mayor's Walk LUFF + JUST JOHN Quinns Club SWEET 69 Whittlesey

TWENTY 4

The Stage Market Deeping

SUN AUG 29

LEE MAJOR

Peterborough Beer Festival The Embankment

KEN WYNNE

The Pear Tree Stamford

WAYNE MILLS The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

SAT SEP 4

LEE MAJOR The Westwood Hotel Mayor's Walk The Rose Burghley Road Quinns Club Whittlesey

SHAMELESS The Old Coach House Market Deeping

STORM

WHITE NOISE The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

SUN SEP 12 FEET TO THE FIRE

The Rose Burghley Road

The Ostrich North Street

LLOYD WATSON BAND

FILTHY LUCRE

The Westwood Hotel Mayor's Walk

The Westwood Hotel Mayor's Walk

MAY Y MAS

MON SEP 13

Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge Stamford

SHAMELESS

OUT OF ORDER

GARY HAYNES Quinns Club Whittlesey

ISIAH + SPECIAL GUESTS Charters Town Bridge

JAMES EDMONDS The Westwood Hotel Mayor's Walk

LEON The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

The Golden Fleece Stamford

PORKY PIG The Fayre Spot Bretton

The Ostrich North Street

OPEN MIC SESSION

Prince Of Wales Feathers Castor

The Boat Inn Whittlesey

The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

THU SEP 23

The Stage Market Deeping

SPARE PARTS

DRAGONS EMPIRE

OUT OF ORDER

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

STORM

THE LOUNGE

O'Neills Broadway

The Fayre Spot Bretton

SUNSET STRIP

THE PINE HILL HAINTS + OLDBOY + MARTIN J SANDOM

The Bluebell Dogsthorpe

SWINGING THE LED

OAK

The Old Coach House Market Deeping

PETER JH Quinns Club Whittlesey

PULSE The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

The Ostrich North Street

Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge Stamford

RIFF RAFF

THE MALINGERERS

FRI SEP 24

THE GANGSTERS

BEX MARSHALL + THEA FORD + HANNAH JOYCE

The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

The Rose Burghley Road

WICKED JACK The Red Lion West Deeping

SAT SEP 18

Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge Stamford

ANDY SMITH

CARIBA

Quinns Club Whittlesey

The Office Oundle Road

BURLESQUE

DEVIL ANGEL

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

THE LEAGUE OF MENTLEMEN The Lime Tree Walton

THE NUGGETS + GRUMPY OLD MEN The Fenman Stanground

The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

The Ploughman Werrington

SUN SEP 26

CRASH 'N' BURN

DISPOSABLE MAN

The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

The Office Oundle Road

The Rose Burghley Road

EAST COAST

LLOYD WATSON

The Angel Yarwell

The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

ISIAH

RETROLUX

THE RED CABS + FRONT PORCH PREACHERS

The Dragon Werrington

LES WOODS BAND

OPEN MIC NIGHT

SUNSET STRIP

101 PROOF

The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

OPEN MIC NIGHT

JAMIE LEE

TWENTY 4

IAN AND KAT

TUE SEP 21

The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

ELECTRIC WARRIORS

The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

The Fayre Spot Bretton

The Ostrich North Street

The Deeping Stage Market Deeping

Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge Stamford

FALLEN

ELECTRIC WARRIORS

JEREMY WATSON TRIO IAN GRAHAM + KAT The Rose MOORE Burghley Road

The Ostrich North Street

The Office Oundle Road

The Ploughman Werrington

The Office Oundle Road

SUN SEP 19

KEN WYNNE

WED SEP 29 STRUM WOT YA BRUNG The Westwood Hotel Mayor's Walk

THU SEP 30 OPEN MIC NIGHT

The Westwood Hotel Mayor's Walk

The Golden Fleece Stamford

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

LLOYD WATSON BAND

SWEET REVENGE

FRI OCT 1

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

BROTHERHOODS ROUNDABOUT

SYMPTOM

The Ostrich North Street

The Rose Burghley Road

MAURICKY COLINS The Stage Market Deeping

PORKY PIG The Dragon Werrington

RICHARD HALL BAND The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

ROAD CREW The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

ROXY MAGIC

The Fayre Spot Bretton

TARA VEXEN The Red Lion West Deeping

THE CANDLE THIEVES + SAM LITTLE + LOST ON CAMPUS The Grange Netherton

TUNNEL The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

CURLY RICH The Red Lion West Deeping

LOOSE ROCKET The Axe & Cleaver Boston

REPLICAS The Lime Tree Walton

SWINGING THE LED The Fayre Spot Bretton

THE BRINK

TWENTY 4

The Fayre Spot Bretton

The Bourne Corn Exchange Bourne

TUE SEP 14

STORM

SAT SEP 25

THE COMMON OFFENDERS

OPEN MIC SESSION

The Ostrich North Street

CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION

The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

SUNSET STRIP

The Office Oundle Road

TWENTY 4

The Bull Inn Newborough

THU SEP 16

ROCKITT

PUNK REBEL MEDIA

The Red Lion West Deeping

The Cellar Bar Thorpe Road

The Marquis of Granby Bourne

The Bell Sawtry

GIN HOUSE

The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

The Golden Fleece Stamford

The Ostrich North Street

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Live Music AUGUST Fri 27th Sat 28th Sun 29th

Circa 73 Chelle Dean Children of the Revolution - 9pm

SEPTEMBER Fri 3rd Sat 4th Sun 5th Fri 10th Sat 11th Sun 12th Fri 17th Sat 18th Sun 19th Fri 24th Sat 25th

Porky Pig 101 Proof Grumpy Old Men - 4pm The Sidevalves Daffy & The Alien Feet to the Fire - 4pm Swinging The Led Storm Ian Graham & Kat Moore - 4pm Retrolux Gin House

OCTOBER Fri 1st Sat 2nd

Brotherhoods Roundabout Mighty Quinn

The Ostrich Inn 17 North St, Peterborough 01733 752255

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BRYAN GEE @ 4CROSS Bryan Gee and MC IC3 come to 4Cross at Club Dissident on Lincoln Road on September 17 – Bryan Gee’s been one of the leaders of the dance music scene since the very beginning and a crucial influence on d‘n’b. He started in acid house and was the first to release Roni Size’s work with Jumpin’ Jack Frost and he remains committed to pushing music forwards. MC IC3 is one of the scene’s biggest characters and has residences at Liquid d‘n’d, breaks and rave nights. Influenced by everything from hip hop to 80’s pop, he has to be seen to be believed. Free entry before 1am, £5 after. No re-entry before 1am.

Jamie Scott from Broken DJs comes to Balance at Mama Liz’s in Stamford on September 25, joined by residents Niki Bell and Justin Wilson. The focus is on futuristic, underground house and it’s played in an intimate venue – the perfect antidote to the usual commercial fare.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LION! Gazzully (aka Mr. Lion) will be celebrating his 30th birthday at Club Revolution on Park Road on September 11 in his own unique style. Music comes from Mr. Lion himself, as well as Blackheart Sound (Bizzy T), Love Unlimited (Everett Irie), Lady K, Ghetto Force International, Sir Ti, Jah Hanief Aka Mad Entertainer and the Hennessy Crew – expect Jamaican and African sounds. Entry £5, £4 advance.

BISSAU BEATS Club Dissident will be hosting something a little different on September 24 for the Guinea Bissau Independence Party. A former Portuguese colony, the West African country is poor, but has a thriving music scene. Nifico, Tony Dudu, Chris Injaio and top Bissau-Guinean DJ Joao Vaz will be on the decks. Tickets £15.

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Kane from BBLU HQ is hosting a birthday party at Club Dissident on Lincoln Road on September 25 – and everyone’s invited!

With d‘n’b, dubstep and jungle on offer from Darka & Luger, Selecta.X back to back with Max Pain, Coalminer, Krucial and more and MCs such as Flinty Badman, Deman Rockers and Co-Gee, it’s going to be a big night. Help him celebrate in style!

Entry from £5.

BASS, BASS AND MORE BASS For d’n’b, don’t miss Bass Camp at Club Dissident on Lincoln Road on September 3, with Rikoshay, Arry and Fatty alongside the residents Eksess, Trillion, Sparky and Mischief. If you prefer things to be a bit more wobbly, Crunked Up and Submerge are hosting a night of dubstep and d‘n’b on September 10.

PARTY ON @ HALO

A GIFT FROM THE GODS According to Shindig’s press release, they summoned the Old Gods to get such a good night organised – and by the looks of their next night at Mama Liz’s in Stamford on September 17, the Voodoo worked! Kurti5, C-Dub, DJ X, That Girl DJ, DJ Deacon and Ka$h are joining forces to bring you a fantastic brew of house, breaks, trance and dubstep. Entry £3.

DRUM ‘N’ BIRTHDAY

KISS FM’S NIKKI ELISE @ CENTRAL Kiss FM’s Nikki Elise comes to Central in Stamford on September 11, playing the latest urban floorfillers as well as a few old school classics. First though, on August 29 – Bank Holiday Sunday – the club’s open late for the Summer Mash Up. All of the summer’s soundtrack will get an airing, whether it’s a dance or indie tune!

The city’s newest bar, Halo on Northminster, continues to ramp it up in the evenings when the tunes kick in and the dancefloor comes alive. Thursday nights it’s Shimmer with DJ Neal giving you the best party night out in town with drinks deals to help your celebrations along. Friday nights it’s La Chic with one of Peterborough’s favourite DJs – Chogsta on the decks and on Saturdays it’s Panache when they bring you some of the best branded nights around. After 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays it’s over 20s only.

BOOGIE @ THE TAP If you like a little boogie, soul, funk and some rare grooves, head for the Tap Room at the Brewery Tap on September 25 for Bounce To The Ounce. It’s on from 9pm – 2am, Entry’s £3.

PUB GUIDE Bluebell (DOGSTHORPE)

The Westwood Hotel

• Live music every weekend (check ESP Gig Guide) • Food served Monday-Sunday • Sky + Espn • Real Ales • Quiz Night Sunday • Large family beer garden • FREE pool on Mondays • Carling £2.50 during Premiership football

St Pauls Road, Dogsthorpe Tel: 01733 554890 www. Bluebellpub.co.uk

• Live entertainment - Thursday to Sunday (See Gig Guide) • Biker friendly • Rock Night - monthly • Reggae Night - monthly • Karaoke • Private beer garden • Private function room available 85 Mayors Walk, West Town Tel: 01733 873284

Lime Tree

The Fox & Hounds

• Live entertainment - SEE ESP GUIDE • Live Sky sports • Real Ales • Beer gardens front and rear • Two pool tables • Quiz every Sunday night • Function room for hire

• Food served daily 12 – 9pm • Curry & Quiz Night – Thursday • Award winning real ales • CAMRA discount – £2 a pint on Mon • Beer Garden, family friendly • Email club promotions – 2 for 1 meals

Paston Lane, Walton Tel: 01733 708320

Thorpe Road, Longthorpe Tel: 01733 264126

The Office

The Ploughman

• Disco / Karaoke - Fridays • Live music on Saturdays • Poker night with free buffet on Wednesdays @ 8pm • Sky Sports • Happy Hour - Sunday 12-2pm • Function room for hire • Family beer garden

• Sky Sports • Free Pool on Mondays • Happy hour Mon – Fri, 5 ‘til 7pm • Live entertainment – see ESP Gig Guide • Karaoke every Sunday with Mighty Mouth Trev • Award winning real ales available from £2 • Function room for hire at reasonable prices • Join our Facebook group The Ploughman

72 Oundle Road, Woodston Tel: 01733 557248

Staniland Way, Werrington Tel: 01733 327696

Cherry Tree • Food served daily, Mon – Sat 12pm-2pm and 6pm-9pm.

Sun 12 – 5.30pm • 3 course Sunday Lunch £10.95 • Children’s menu and play area • Every Tuesday - Karaoke 9pm

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

The Dragon • Live entertainment see gig guide • Live sports including Saturdays 3pm, 5 screens (not sky) • Real ales • Mon Darts, Tues League Poker, Wed, League Poker and Crib • Thur League Poker and Pool • Fri & Sat Entertainment • Sun Roast dinner and quiz • See us on face book – The Dragon Pub

Oundle Road, Woodston, Peterborough Tel: 01733 703495

Hodgson Avenue, Werrington Tel: 01733 578088

Geneva Bar

ADVERTISE HERE

• Mon – Sat, 10 til 4pm, Fosters & Carling, £2 per pint. John Smiths, £1.60 per pint • Thursdays – RnB, Soul, Hip-Hop & Reggae with Evette Irie • Friday & Saturday – Kareoke 8pm – 2.30am • Sunday – Megamix 8.30pm – 1.30am • Late night opening Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday until 2.30am

2 Geneva Street, Peterborough Tel: 01733 340099

peterboroughdragon@hotmail.co.uk

To advertise your pub here for only £16 per week call Ian on:

01733 579707

Free listings for your live entertainment included Email: laura.waltham@espmag.co.uk

Last few spaces available!

SPORT

Jessica Weaver – Miss Posh participating in promotional events throughout the season.

An extra touch of glamour’s been added to the Peterborough United home games!

Local 24 year-old Jess Weaver has been named as ‘Miss Posh’ for this season – the first since the late 70s! Jess is an old friend of ESP. She made the top six finalists in the Face of ESP two years ago (very narrowly missing out to Claire Smith), has done promotional work and modelled for us. At the first home game of the season, I caught up with Miss Posh to see how she’s finding her new role.

sport @espmag.co.uk

Photos: www.theposhpics.com

“When I saw the competition advertised I knew I wanted to be Miss Posh,” Jess told me. “As I’ve been given this opportunity, I want to make the most out of representing the club. This is the start of my fifteenth season supporting the team, and I’m as optimistic as ever about what we will achieve.”

To celebrate 50 years in the league, local girls competed for the chance to join Mr Posh in leading the teams out at every home game. And with Mr Posh being such a well respected tradition within the football club, it’s no wonder the competition became so popular. Jess fought off stiff competition and won by receiving over 1500 votes in just a couple of weeks!

So, how did Jess feel when she found out she’d won? “Ecstatic! I was at work when I found out but still jumped and squealed. People probably thought I was completely mad. I was so happy but also relieved after the two weeks of voting which I found very nerve wracking.”

Posh press officer, Phil Adlam, also took the time to explain how Jess will become a regular face around the club. He told me Miss Posh will not only walk the team onto the pitch, but will present on the online TV station PUTV, as well as

Jessica’s best memories of Posh...

Posh vs Barnet (1999/2000) “The hat-trick David Farrell scored in the play-off semi-final at London Road to secure our place at Wembley made the game one of my most memorable and magical experiences watching Posh.”

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Posh vs Darlington (1999/2000) “Play-off final at Wembley. Not the best game I’ve ever seen, and not easily enjoyed because the stakes were so high, but a brilliant Andy Clarke goal ensured Posh were promoted and the city celebrated!”

Darlington vs Posh (2001/2002) “It was the FA Cup and after the initial fixture was postponed, the tie was rearranged for a Tuesday

night and Newcastle United had been selected to play the winners in the next round. The stand was like a wooden shack and it was a freezing winter evening. We were one-nil down and gutted when the ref awarded Darlo a penalty, and much to our delight they didn’t score at the first attempt, or the second after the ref insisted it be retaken. The match finally finished two-all after Jimmy Bullard scored a penalty, after we’d questioned whether he should be taking it at all after missing a couple in a previous game. We beat

Whilst speaking to Jess at half time during Posh vs Bristol Rovers, I found her very friendly and approachable... but more importantly I could see she was a genuine fan of our city’s team. She said now she has the title, she’ll definitely make the most of it – “Really, I just want to enjoy every second of the season.

This is a once in a lifetime experience and I want to have fun, meet as many Posh fans as possible and fingers crossed – enjoy a promotion season. In the future I will be so proud to tell people I was Miss Posh and I’m sure it will be something I’ll never forget.”

So is Jess a TRUE Posh fan...? Let’s see how she did with my on the spot Posh Quiz!

1. As Miss Posh, you have No. 10 on your shirt. Who is number 10 in the team?

George Boyd! (Correct).

2. In what year was Peterborough United founded?

1934 – It was our 75th anniversary last season wasn’t it? (It was, well done!)

3. What position in the table did we finish last season?

We were rock bottom of the Championship, sadly 24th.

(Unfortunately true).

4. Who has scored the most ever goals for Peterborough United?

I’m not sure. My Mum thinks it could be Jim Hall! (I’m not going to give you this one, but well done mum).

5. Who scored our first goal this season?

George Boyd – lovely goal. (Also correct, and yes it was!)

Well done, 4 out of 5 correct – Very impressive. It would have been 5 if I’d accepted her mum’s answer!

Mikey Clarke

Darlington in the replay at London Road and set up the tie with Newcastle. I can understand why Darlington fans are not so fond of Posh.”

Posh vs Cardiff (2009/2010) “After being four goals down at half time, Posh somehow managed to claw back to get a draw from the game. Miracles can happen!”

Mikey Clarke