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for superb freshly cooked food and excellent real ales. The restaurant’s been refurbished, giving it a fresh comfortable feel where you can relax and enjoy your food. All the food’s locally sourced – with the beef, lamb and pork all from Lincolnshire, using only the best meat in the area! It’s a great place for all the family, with a large car park, beer garden and children’s menu. They also have some great entertainment over the next few months, with some of Peterborough’s best bands lined up. For more info, call 01406 380543.

NEW CENTRE DIRECTOR @ QUEENSGATE We have to say welcome to Queensgate Shopping Centre’s new centre director Sam Eastwood. He’s been described as a retail guru with an invaluable industry background, and has extensive and diverse experience. Sam aims to make Peterborough a destination of choice for people in the region and beyond, with Queensgate being at the hub of this. We wish him all the best in this new venture, and look forward to the new additions to Queensgate over the next few years. For more info visit www.queensgateshopping.co.uk.

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Ever thought about getting back on your bike and enjoying a ride across the city? Well British Cycling have set up a series of guided Bike Rides to help less active people and existing cyclists to stretch themselves a little and join a local Skyride. Whether you’re just starting out or simply looking to improve your riding confidence, you’ll be in good company and guided by fully-trained ride leaders. Every time you take part there’s a chance to win some great prizes in their fortnightly draw – and also rewards for introducing your friends. The next ride is on September 4, it’s a steady ride which will take you around Bretton Park and across to Ferry Meadows. Followed by one of the more challenging ones on September 11 – taking you through the pretty villages of Marholm and Ailsworth where the route meanders along the quiet country lanes and is mostly traffic and hill free! You can register for free at www.goskyride.com/Peterborough, and find out all the latest on other local rides.

YE OLDE DUN COW WINS BEST PUBLIC HOUSE Congrats to the Ye Olde Dun Cow pub in Cowbit near Spalding, which has been given the South Holland Food & Drinks Award for overall winner for Best Public House. Owner Dick Morgan took over the pub in 2004 and has transformed it into a destination venue

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CHARITY WEEKEND @ THE SPINNING WHEEL The Spinning Wheel in Baston is holding a charity day in aid of Cancer Research later this month. There’ll be live music, bouncy castle, car boot sale, plenty of fun and games and even some Newfoundland dogs appearing! They’ve even got their own Baston’s Got Talent, which is definitely one not to miss! And don’t forget they serve real ales, premium lagers and the best Sunday roasts in the area. It’s a real family weekend and is a great way to keep the kids entertained. It’s on September 16, 17 and 18, for more info call 01778 560395.

Newly opened hair salon Melanie Richards on Bridge Street tell us they now have the limited edition pink orchid GHD’s in stock for £129. With each set of GHD’s sold £10 will go to the Breakthrough Breast Cancer charity. So if you’re looking for some gorgeous trendy hair straighteners Melanie Richards is the place to go!

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Are you looking for a career change, or something that will suit family life a little better? Then look no further. Jo Jingles is the UK's leading provider of fun and interactive classes and is a growing franchise team with opportunities becoming available in Peterborough and the surrounding area. You can run your own music, singing and movement classes for babies and children from three months to five years of age, and it’s exciting and flexible. To find out more call Jo Jingles on 01494 778989 or visit www.jojingles.com.

REEL HISTORY AS THE BBC HEADS FOR THE BORO The BBC’s Reel History of Britain is coming to Cathedral Square in Peterborough on September 23 and 24. It’s a free event for all the family and a chance to find out more about what life in Britain used to be like through archive film from the BBC as well as local and regional archive film. It’s a chance for people to share their memories and they’re encouraging people to dress up! One of the highlights on the Friday (2pm in St John’s Church) is a fashion show being put on by the City College featuring clothing from days gone by. It all runs from 10am to 5pm each day and has been organised by the BBC and partners including the city council, Vivacity, City College and University Centre Peterborough.

It’s great to hear that Peterborough actor and former star of Eastender’s David Proud is doing so well at the moment, and has been given the Freedom Of London for all the work he’s been doing for several charities. He’ll be attending the ceremony in September at Chamberlains Court at the Guildhall and will be reading out a passage before being officially made a Freeman. He’s also finished a UK film, and has produced two of his own projects moving back to Independent Film – which is something he has a great interest in. Plus his first producing and writing debut with film Wheels Of Fortune is being premiered at the British Film Institute, Southbank London on September 14. What’s more – we’ll be keeping an eye out next year for feature film No Fixed Abode which stars David and lead actor Patrick Baladi from Mistressess and The Office. There’s loads happening for David at the moment (see below) and we hope the success continues!

crafts course costs £250 per student, per term and siblings go free. To get the course off to a flying start, Bedazzle mentor David Proud who played Adam Best in BBC's EastEnders and was in the CBBC's series Desperados will be part of the Bedazzle team. If you would like to register for the course call 07841 990609. www.BedazzleArts.com

GYM MEMBERSHIP HELPS STUDENTS If you’re struggling to stick to a healthy lifestyle, or having to keep an eye on your budget, then a Vivacity gym membership might be the ideal solution. Their exclusive membership offer works out at less than £1 per day peak membership (which is based on monthly membership fees over a 12 month period, student ID required) and gives you access to all the fitness and swimming facilities in the Vivacity network. There’s a great choice of fitness classes, swimming pools at Jack Hunt and the Regional Swimming Centre, and no annual contracts. Call 01733 864760 for more details, or sign up for a free one day pass by visiting www.vivacity-peterborough.com.

GET SALON PERFECT HAIR WITH MATRIX September is the month for winning a year’s supply of Total Results salon-only haircare products from Matrix (see later on in the mag). You could win eight shampoos, eight conditioners and eight finishing products to spoil your hair all year round. All you have to do is visit www.matrixcompetition.co.uk and tell them what your hair looks and feels like on a bad hair day, starting your message with ‘ESP’. If you’re one of the 10 lucky winners, a Matrix professional hairdresser will assess your description and recommend which products are best suited to your haircare needs. So get entering now!

CHARITY BASH @ THE HERON DAVID SUPPORTS NEW DANCE AND DRAMA COURSE A former Brookside actress is joining forces with actor David Proud from Peterborough to teach youngsters with learning difficulties about theatre.

Local fundraiser and biker Dodo has been on to tell us about a charity bash he’s organising at the Heron Pub in Stanground on September 24, to help raise money towards a monument memorial for the Gurkhas in Nepal. He’s looking for members to help support the event, and any donations and extra help is welcome.

Diana Janssen runs the Bedazzle Theatre Company, which is launching it's Theatre Arts course for children with learning disabilities and their siblings on Saturday September 10 from 10am to 1pm at The Phoenix School in Orton Goldhay. The threehour singing, dancing, acting and arts &

There’ll be plenty of entertainment with several local bands performing such as Big Grin, Graham’s Trousers, 5 Miles High, Lloyd Watson and Lance Bloom, plus an auction, raffle (with some great prizes to be won) and a selection of stalls. It’s £10 entry, and other guests will include representatives

PLENTY MORE FOR 20 CAMPAIGN A fundraising campaign to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Peterborough’s Sue Ryder Hospice has been so successful that it’s been extended! Plenty For Twenty is encouraging supporters to organise fundraising events with a ‘20’ theme to mark the birthday of the hospice in Longthorpe. It’s now been extended until the end of the year, and in only a few weeks they’ve already raised £6,000. Sue Ryder fundraiser Mikey Clarke kick started the campaign himself with a 20 hour treadmill session which raised more than £500, and some of his colleagues are being sponsored to lose 20lbs in weight! Other events have included a 20k walk by Stamford based company Trinity Conferences, and a concert at which the Ukulele Orchestra of Spalding played 20 songs. The possibilities for 20 themed things are endless, so anyone who’d like to organise a Plenty For Twenty event can contact Mikey on 01733 330060 or email Michael.clarke@suerydercare.org.

NEW RSPCA CHARITY BALL RSPCA Peterborough and District are hosting their first charity ball at the Holiday Inn West in Thorpewood on October 15. Enjoy a three-course dinner, drinks at the bar and plenty of dancing for just £40 each. There’ll be plenty of live music, and it starts at 7pm through ‘til midnight. It’s formal dress too, so make sure you get your best dress and shoes out the wardrobe and get ready to spend an evening in style. For more info and tickets, call Pat or Freda on 01733 203363.

SERPENTINE GREEN HELPS FIGHT HEART DISEASE Serpentine Green shopping centre’s calling out to the people of Peterborough to donate BIG for the British Heart Foundation’s biggest ever stock appeal, without having to pay a penny. From September 1 – 3 and September 8 – 10, they’ll be holding their own BIG donation event where visitors can bring in previously loved good quality unwanted items which will be sold in local BHF shops. 100 per cent of the money raised from the sale of the items will help fight against heart disease – which is the UK’s biggest killer. The BIG Donation will officially launch on Thursday September 1 at Serpentine Green at 2pm when Mayor of Peterborough – Councillor Paula Thacker – will give her own bag of items. Donations can be made at the drop off point in Serpentine Green on the dates mentioned above, or can be put in the

BHF donation bin in the centre’s car park at all other times. For more info visit www.bhf.org.uk/bigdonation, or to find your nearest BHF shop call 0844 412 5000.

SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR GOES TO LOCAL FLOWER EXPERT We know Springfields is a great outlet shopping destination in Spalding, but we shouldn’t forget it’s also a great garden centre. No surprises then that local horticultural expert John Naylor’s been named their Supplier Of The Year all thanks to his fantastic hanging baskets throughout the centre. They are indeed whoppers and certainly stunning! There’s still a few weeks left before they change over to the autumn / winter planting scheme, so go take a look. For more info about the different outlets and great bargains, visit www.springfieldsshopping.com.

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Have you been nominated to organise this year’s office Christmas party? Don’t worry – Exec Peterborough has the answer to your festive function needs The Snow Ball on December 10 will be the Peterborough Christmas Party to top all others and ESP has two tickets worth almost £90 to giveaway! The Snow Ball includes sparkling wine on arrival, a threecourse festive dinner, live band and DJ and a chance to ride the slopes with ski and snowboard simulators – as well as many other surprises on the night. Anyone booking a table of 10 before 1 September 2011 will receive two free bottles of wine. For more details, contact info@exec.org.uk or call 01733 234451. To stand a chance of winning, just answer the following question. What is the name of the snowman featured in a famous festive song?

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LOVE FASHION? PASS IT ON! Would you like to wear some fabulous clothes and save yourself money? Wear it Love it Share it comes to Queensgate Shopping Centre on Saturday September 17 supported by ESP Magazine, showcasing modern and vintage fashion chosen from Peterborough charity shops. ESP loves fashion and has teamed up with the Wear it Love it Share campaign of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Waste Partnership to stage the fashion shows. Running from 11am – 3pm there’ll be fashion shows featuring the

new Face of ESP as well as previous winners and ESP models at 11am, 12pm and 2pm. The aim is to show that there are fabulous fashion bargains to be found at the city’s charity shops, and how passing on your unwanted clobber can make a difference to both the planet and local good causes. Various charity shops will have clothes for sale and if you bring your unwanted clothes to donate, a fiver to spend at the stalls is on offer to every lucky 20th donator. Charities miss out on £1.5 billion every year when people throw clothes away rather than donating them. If you no longer want an item of clothing, show a little love and share it with others. As long as they’re clean, charity shops and textile banks will welcome all clothes. They’ll turn these into much needed funds for good causes. Even rags can earn some money for charities. Find your nearest places to donate at www.recap.co.uk/pass-it-on and follow the Love it Wear it Share it event on www.facebook.com/wearit

SPALDING STAMFORD DOG SHOW PUMPKIN AND FAMILY FUN DAY PARADE Four legged friends from dogs to alpacas will all be part of a great family fun day in Stamford on Sunday September 11. Trinity Methodist Church is organising their 7th Dog Show on Stamford Meadows but the day includes lots more too. The Dog Show has two judging rings, covering Pedigree classes, open-to-all Novelty classes – ranging from ‘Cutest Puppy’ to ‘Best Sausage Catcher’! There’s also a dog agility ring for you to test your own dog, market stalls, face painting and refreshments. There’s a small animal pet show and a reptile tent, where you can view and handle various lizards, snakes and spiders… but the alpacas are much cuter! There’ll be brids of prey, hydro balls and children of all ages can drive their own Jumicar or have fun on the fair rides. For all the latest details go to www.stamforddogshowz.com.

It’s hard to believe it’s nearly that time again but the annual Pumpkin Parade is on its way to Spalding. This fantastic event will see entertainment, stalls and attractions throughout the day with the evening pararde seeing hundreds of people march through the town centre in a sea of orange. Food, fancy dress, spectacular fireworks, entertainment including music from 80s band The Wild Boys and the romance of the Flower Queen being escorted through the town centre in a pumpkin carriage have all been lined up. So, get ready to celebrate all things pumpkin on October 7 in the Market Place.

PARAMEDIC TURNED PHOTOGRAPHER RETURNS TO QUEENSGATE The Peterborough paramedic turned paparazzo Chris Porz has been charting the city’s history in his photos for 30 years and now returns with his second exhibition in Queensgate. Running from Monday September 26 to Sunday October 2 it’ll feature more of Chris’ images of the city’s people and places plus some reunion shots of people he’s managed to find who appeared in some of his old photos. Take a look and you might just spot yourself in some of his pictures or recognise friends and family. Last year's exhibition was extended by a week as it proved so popular with the public and this features new images never exhibited before. Chris will also be selling his unique 2012 calendar Peterborough Through A Lens for just £6 so grab yours before it sells out! Find out more on www.chrisporsz.com

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CELEBRATE ALL THINGS ITALIAN It’s time to celebrate the city’s Italian culture with a fantastic event on Cathedral Square in Peterborough. Top chef Antonio Carluccio will be the star of this year’s Italian Festival on September 11 organised by the Italian Community Association and Peterborough City Council. The day’s entertainment includes 20 of the Leoni Reali flag throwers from Sicily, singers on stage performing opera and Italian classics, music from Connect FM, food demonstrations including a Mozzarella maker, wine making and pasta making demonstrations by Peterborough’s Italian community. There’ll also be an authentic Italian market with tasty delights such as Italian meats, olives, and pesto as well as food from local companies including Papa Luigi pizzas and Riva restaurant.

DINNER AND CHARITY AUCTION @ THE BULL If you fancy a glam night out, the Bull Hotel’s holding a black tie, three course dinner and charity auctionl in aid of The Stroke Association on October 1. Over the past 10 years alone, The Stroke Association has invested £21 million into research into stroke prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and long-term care. There’ll be drinks on arrival and limited tickets are available at £40 (with £20 of this going straight to the charity) and there’ll be music and dancing afterwards. Make a night of it and stay over at the Bull Hotel for a special rate. More auction items are welcome if you have nothing to donate so for details or tickets just call organiser Chris Newman on 07917 061682 or Email delboy_peckham7@hotmail.com

ART IN SPALDING If you like striking art displays pop over to Ayscoughfee Hall in Spalding and take a look at this great new installation supported by South Holland District Council. There’s everything from climate change to time travel in Metro-Boulot-Dodo’s artistic installation which is slotted in on the South Lawn from now until until Sunday September 4, open from 10.30am – 4pm each day. The 30ft by 20ft interactive garden, which is concealed within an 8ft garden fence and is entitled Spring, is the first of a sequence of four pieces of art being dotted around Lincolnshire this summer. For more info visit www.metro-boulot-dodo.co.uk or www.lincolnshireonevenues.com

CITY ART TREASURES IN TEAROOM

GET READY FOR GLAMOUR GALORE Get ready for Glamour Galore in aid of Sue Ryder as it returns bigger and better than ever! ESP Magazine is once again supporting this fantastic girlie day out presenting three fashion shows featuring the best in party wear from John Lewis in Queensgate. This year it’s an all day event on Sunday October 23 at Thorpe Hall hospice. A huge marquee will be packed with 50 stalls selling everything a girl could want, while the house will be turned into a pamper zone and house the fashions shows and demonstrations. It’s on from 10.30am - 4.30pm, tickets are just £5 including a glass of wine, register on the website www.suerydercare.org/events or email Jackie.Page@suerydercare.org and receive a fantastic goody bag of L’Oreal products worth £10! Call 01733 330060 for more details.

An exciting new exhibition’s been commissioned for the Harriett’s Art Gallery above the tearooms in Cathedral Square. Some of the best local artists have prepared new work for the exhibition, City Treasures celebrating who we are and where we live. The exhibition runs from Saturday October 8 – Saturday October 29, but the open evening for City Treasures is Friday October 7 any time between 5.30pm and 8.30pm. Tickets cost £6 and are available online at www.activeantiques.com, by phone on 01733 567500 or at Harriet’s Café and Tearooms. The ticket price includes the first exclusive viewing of new work by popular professional artists, a glass of wine, nibbles and a donation to the Mayor’s Charities. 10% of art sales on the evening will also be donated. Any enquiries please call Dawn Birch-James on 07986 609141 or email dawn@activeantiques.com

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COUNTRY LIFE & SHIRE HORSE SHOW Sacrewell Farm at Thornhaugh on the A47 is one of the city’s best loved attractions and this month there’s even more to keep you entertained with the Country Life and Shire Horse Show! So, get yourself out into the fresh air, take the little ones if you have them and join in with loads of fun activities on September 17-18. Try tractor and trailer rides, pond dipping, pony grooming and The Lamb National! It’s all on from 10am - 4pm and admission rates apply when visiting the Stables Restaurant and the Three Little Ducks Shop. Tel. 01780 782254 or visit www.sacrewell.org.uk.

WEDDING SHOW If you’re getting hitched and need some inspiration on how to make your big day the best ever, head for the Cresset Wedding Show Live to help your special day be the one of your dreams. From stunning wedding gowns to cars, rings and cakes, this show has everything under one roof. Doors open at 11am on September 25 with live fashion shows at 12.30pm and 2.30pm. Entrance is free. www.cresset.co.uk

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The Autumn Show returns to the East of England Showground on Sunday October 9. It’s the perfect family day out and we have 10 family tickets to give away. Organised by the East of England Agricultural Society, you’ll see thousands of animals large and small including Shire horses, Pony Club show jumping, dog displays, poultry and small animals plus country crafts and giant veg! There are over 100 trade stands to choose from, a craft fair and a food hall. There’s plenty to keep the kids amused including a traditional Victorian funfair. Advanced tickets cost: family (2+2) £17.10, adult £6.80, senior (65+) £5.10 and children (5-16 years) £3.50 and can be purchased on-line from www.autumnshow.co.uk or via the ticket hotline on 0845 600 5445. To enter just text or email us the word AUTUMN along with your name, address and contact number and it could be your name we draw from the hat. Usual competition rules apply, winners will be notified, entries must be in by 30/9/11.

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Lara Johnson has the ESP guide to summer’s hottest shows...

SEVEN AGES

This improvised show has been seen at over 300 venues across the UK, and is said to be hilarious and truly unique. Seven Ages is essentially a comedy that explores Shakespeare’s idea that we go through seven stages in life. Kevin Tomlinson takes true stories from his own family, creating amusing and touching scenes based on a variety of topics. It features masks and storytelling and explores childhood adventures, falling in love, finding a job, becoming a parent and growing old gracefully! It’s on at the Key Theatre on September 21 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £12. Box office: 01733 207239.

THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE Remember the film version starring Jane Horrocks? This Olivier award-winning stage play stars Emmerdale’s Lisa Riley, and will have you hooked from beginning to end. The Hull Truck Theatre Company’s brought this electrifying show to the stage, and tells the story of Little Voice, the shy stay at home girl with a hidden talent. It really is as hilarious and touching as when it was first written, and will be on at the Key Theatre from September 5–7 at 2.30pm on Wednesday and 7.30pm nightly. Tickets are £16.50. Box office: 01733 207239.

QUEEN ROCKS GOSPEL! A spectacular night of Queen is coming to the Cresset this month, with the Bohemians and the ACM Gospel Choir from Last Choir Standing. This unique show features all the biggest hits from Queen tribute the Bohemians mixed with the passion of the ACM Gospel Choir. The show’s split into two sets where you’ll get to hear the very best of The Bohemians – singing Don’t Stop Me Now, It’s A Kind Of Magic and One Vision. The second set will see them being joined by the ACM Gospel choir for a magical performance of Somebody To Love, Barcelona and the fantastic Bohemian Rhapsody. It’s on September 16 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £17. Box office: 01733 265705.

THE SOUNDS OF SIMON A tribute show to the wonderful music of Simon And Garfunkel is coming to Peterborough on September 22. Lose yourself in all those fond memories from the past as a full band play classics such as Mrs Robinson, The Only Living Boy In New York, The Sound Of Silence and so much more. They play the famous duo to perfection and will make you feel like you’re listening to the real thing, with some great music, nostalgia and genuine love for the musicians! It’s on at the Key Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets are £15. Box office: 01733 207239.

JACKSON – LIVE IN CONCERT If you loved the King of Pop this is definitely the show for you! Amir Sharma is said to perform the most vocally and visually accurate tribute to Michael Jackson to have ever toured the UK, and he’s hitting the Key Theatre stage later this month. He’ll be joined by a cast of musicians, singers and dancers as they perform sensational versions of all the famous hits. Expect to hear everything from Thriller, Beat It, Billy Jean and much more, plus the feel, look and of course the Moonwalk! It’s on September 30 at 8pm. Tickets are £18, and we suggest you book now as it’s sure to be a favourite! Box office: 01733 207239.

ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS

DISPOSING OF THE BODY A mysterious and exciting play is coming to Stamford Arts Centre this September, performed by the Shoestring Theatre Company. Follow the story of Henry Preece, a successful worker in the electronics industry, as he and his wife move out to a cottage in the country. Henry begins writing a book based on his collection of old HMV 78rpm records, but when this unexpected passion is in full swing Henry realises he’s flung open a door that should have remained tightly shut. To find out more get booking your tickets now. It’s on at Stamford Arts Centre from September 13–17 at 7.45pm. Tickets are £8. Box office: 01780 763203.

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ESP has been to see this production at the National Theatre and it was a scream. Now you can see The NT Live encore screening of One Man Two Guvnors starring James Corden without travelling far when it’s screened live at the South Holland Centre in Spalding on September 21 at 7pm. Tickets are £12.50. Box office: 01775 764777. You can also watch it at Stamford Arts Centre on September 20 at 7pm or September 25 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £14, box office: 01780 763203. It’s meant to be the feel-good hit of the summer and will have you laughing until it hurts, so we can assure you that you won’t be disappointed!

STRICTLY’S ELLINGTON SINGS ELLINGTON A musical voyage of nostalgia awaits as featured vocalist from Strictly Come Dancing Lance Ellington performs in this show. His fantastic songs are heard by millions every week and he and his musicians are going to perform some of the most beautiful songs ever written in a tribute to the great Duke Ellington and his father Ray. It’s on at the South Holland Centre in Spalding on September 22 at 8pm. Tickets are £16, or £14 for groups of eight or more. Box office: 01775 764777.

TIME GENTLEMAN PLEASE! The Demon Barber Roadshow have brought together some of England’s most exciting young traditional dancers, and have created a high energy performance. Follow the show as three young hip hop dancers are invited for a night out at their local pub, where they meet B-Boying, Popping and Krump in this humorous visual feast. They’ll be at the Cresset in Bretton on September 22 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £16.50, box office: 01733 265705.

VAMPIRES GUITAR ANTHEMS ROCK Celebrating some of the greatest guitar songs ever written, Guitar Anthems takes you back to a time when the guitar really was the star. From Clapton to Queen, Pink Floyd to Dire Straits and many, many more, prepare yourself for a night of monster hits! It’ll be a rocking night at Stamford Corn Exchange on Saturday September 17 so if you’ve ever played your air guitar get yourselves down there. Tickets £14.50. Box office: 01780 766455.

Prepare for a full on rockin’ show as Vampires Rock returns for another phenomenal tour. The show has a twist of rock and a hint of comedy and is packed full of all the greatest rock hits that we all know and love. The cast are all brilliant singers and dancers and will blast their way through hits such as We Will Rock You, Highway To Hell, Since You’ve Been Gone, Bat Out Of Hell, Sweet Child Of Mine and many more. It’s really something for all you rockers out there, and we suggest you get booking pronto! It’s on at the Cresset on October 7 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £21. Box office: 01733 265705.

BOLLYWOOD NIGHT DINNER & DANCE Fancy doing something a little different? Well head over to the Cresset on September 3 for the Bollywood Dinner and Dance night. Spend the evening enjoying a delicious three course veg and non-veg buffet dinner prepared freshly by MYM Foods, and hit the dance floor and dance the night away to music by the Rhythm Makers and DJ Krish along with professional dancers. Group bookings are being taken so tell all your friends. Tickets are £15. Box office: 01733 265705.

COLIN FRY Star of Paranormal and Psychic TV programmes, Colin Fry is coming to Stamford with one of his most intimate tours to date. He’s one of the world’s most respected mediums, and is bringing his own unique and compassionate gift of spirit communication to others. It’s bound to be an uplifting and thought provoking night, and certainly one not to miss if you’re looking to spend an evening that’s interesting and a little out of the ordinary! He’ll be at the Stamford Corn Exchange on September 15, tickets are £16. Box office: 01780 766566.

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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 DJ steve allen and bbC radio Cambridgeshire’s soul show host ian Gray. Full ticket £19.95, late night reveller (entertainment only) £10.00

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Smell Lush this September Fancy pampering the inner princess in you this month? Then a visit to Lush in Queensgate is just the ticket and will leave you smelling and feeling sensational this September. Hello Gorgeous (£17.95) is the perfect gift box for any princess who likes to pamper and preen. Containing a wonderful selection of products for you to indulge in, including Helping Hands hand cream, Melting Marshmallow Moment luxury bath melt, a trial size Gorgeous moisturiser, Sakura bath ballistic and Rub Rub Rub shower scrub, you’ll have princes queuing up in no time. Love (£30 for 30ml, £14 for 10ml or £7 for 12g solid) Looking for love? Look no further! This limited edition fragrance is available in ALL Lush stores until the end of September and really will get your heart racing. This tempting fragrance which smells of freshly bitten apples and zesty lemongrass is fresh, flirty and fun! As the sensual scent develops throughout the day, warmer notes of cinnamon and ylang ylang evoke deeper feelings of romance.

St. Moriz hits Tesco Been on your summer holiday already and your tan’s faded? Don’t worry! St. Moriz is now available from Tesco so you can achieve and maintain an expensive looking tan at a high street price.

Easy to apply and long-lasting with a high quality no-streak formula, St. Moriz has been a hit with a host of celebrities including the Dancing On Ice stars as well as TOWIE’s Amy Childs and Billie Faiers. The range includes both medium and dark shade tanning mousses in addition to a lotion, all at a special introductory price of £3.99. Plus, to celebrate its launch you’ll also receive a 75ml Tan Maximising Body Exfoliating Polish absolutely free when you purchase any product from the St. Moriz collection. So, sod St. Tropez and get yourself to St. Moriz instead…

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PKAI REACH THE HAIR STYLING OSCARS The guys at Pkai hair in Peterborough are proving they’re still at the top of their game when it comes to really creative styling. Salon owner Kai Wan is one of the six finalists for the Eastern Hairdresser Of The Year Award and stylist Donna Tovey is one of the six finalists for the Newcomer Hairdresser Of The Year Award in HJ’s 2011 British Hairdressing Awards. Think the Oscars of the hairdressing world and you’ll grasp just how significant this comeptition is so it’s fingers crossed for the PKai finalists! The British Hairdressing Awards were launched in 1984 by Hairdressers Journal International and sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional, and have celebrated and rewarded the best of British hairdressing creativity for 27 years. To enter the competition, hairdressers working in salons throughout the United Kingdom have to submit four images, which fulfil the criteria. Kai and Donna now have to submit another four images, which will be judged along with the first four by industry experts, members of the British Hairdressing Awards Hall of Fame and hair journalists from the most influential, and fashion aware consumer magazines.

“Each year the standard of entries in each category becomes more creative and inspirational,” comments Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Hairdressers Journal International, Jayne Lewis-Orr. “British hairdressing is perceived throughout the world as being the best, and the British Hairdressing Awards recognise and reward creativity and excellence in hairdressing skills. Kai is a very worthy finalist.” Kai and Donna will both have to wait until Monday November 28, to find out if they’ve won their respective categories, when they attend a glittering awards ceremony in London. Newcomer Of The Year Finalist, Donna told ESP – “I was delighted when I received my letter telling me I’d made it to the finals.” Kai added – “This year’s been an incredible one for the salon. To be recognised by your peers as being one of the country's leading hairdressers and being involved in the British Hairdressing Awards is both a wonderful feeling and a great achievement." Good luck guys!

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TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY

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

Released: September 16 Cast: Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Tom Hardy. Director: Tomas Alfredson.

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Hopefully production problems have been solved as this disappeared off the radar earlier this year after positive web-buzz. This sci-fi horror reveals the reason we’ve never been back to the moon when American astronauts get into a spot of bother after being sent on a secretive mission to our lunar cousin.

Positive reviews Stateside unfortunately didn’t lead to a positive box-office take for this stylishly gory remake of the 1985 cult horror classic, despite reportedly impressive performances from David Tennant and Colin Farrell – with the latter starring as a new neighbour with a bloodthirsty dark secret.

FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS Released: September 9 Pop icon Justin Timberlake continues to grow as a movie star in his own right, this time thinking it’s a piece of cake adding sex to his friendship with Mila Kunis (who voices Megan Griffin in Family Guy) in this rom-com with great on-screen chemistry between the leads.

After the success of The Inbetweeners Movie, another heavily British-influenced film could just help prolong the recent resurgence of UK-based films at the box-office. There are high hopes for this remake of the 1979 espionage thriller mini-series (which starred the late Alec Guinness) based on John le Carre’s famous novel – with Gary Oldman headlining an all-star cast. He stars as disgraced spy George Smiley, who’s secretly rehired by the government at the height of the Cold War to track down a possible Soviet double agent who could be compromising the British Secret Intelligence Service, MI-6. With The King’s Speech’s Oscar-winning actor Colin Firth, the highly-sought after Tom Hardy (soon to play Batman villain Bane in The Dark Knight Rises), the versatile Mark Strong and screen veteran John Hurt as just part of the acclaimed cast, this could be one to watch...

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KILLER ELITE

Released: September 23

Straight-laced forty something Steve Carell has the world at his feet, until he realises his childhood sweetheart wife (Julianne Moore) has cheated on him. Completely out-of-the-loop when it comes to dating, he’s quickly taken under the wing of smooth ladies’ man Ryan Gosling to get back in the saddle.

With one of the best action trailers in quite some time, the amiably stereotyped Jason Statham stars as an ex-special ops agent lured out of retirement to rescue his mentor (Robert De Niro) from the clutches of Clive Owen, who has let loose three assassins to bring down Statham before he reaches his former boss.

STAR WARS: THE COMPLETE SAGA (12) Exclusive collection only available on Blu-ray. Released: September 12 Star Wars®and all characters, names and related indicia are trademark of & © 2011 Lucasfilm Ltd.

For the first time the biggest ever sci-fi franchise hits Blu-ray – and with a plethora of fanboy extras it’s better than “bullseyeing a womp rat with a T-16.”. The Empire Strikes Back and (the now renamed) A New Hope are my two favourite movies of all-time, and I can unashamedly admit general enthusiasm for the prequel trilogy too – minus bouts of minor annoyance from the wooden acting. Even The Phantom Menace (supposedly the worst in the series) holds up with Jar-Jar Binks slowly becoming less

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annoying with every watch – and the best lightsaber fight ever between Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan and Darth Maul. This is still spine-tingling stuff after nearly 35 years, and to me, Mark Hamill’s Luke Skywalker, Carrie Fisher’s Princess Leia and particularly Harrison Ford’s Han Solo will always have a special geek-filled place in my heart. Cue the opening credits in glorious high-definition and pristine 6.1 DTS Surround Sound…

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DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION (360/PS3/PC) Out now

As one of the most eagerly-anticipated releases of the year, the first next-gen outing for acclaimed PC hit Deus Ex doesn’t disappoint. Serving as a prequel to the original two cult classics, Eidos have served up one of the most adaptable games of a generation – offering an action shooter, RPG or a Splinter Cell-style stealth offering. Set in a futuristic 2027 – where controversial biomechanical human augmentations are common place – you take on the role of hero Adam Jensen, charged with tracking down the perpetrators of a terrorist attack on your employers.

Thanks to Andy Clucas for reviewing Deus Ex: Human Revolution, and Ian Hilling for contributing to Captain America: Super Soldier and Fallout New Vegas: Old World Blues.

With countless upgrades, weapons and storyline options at your disposal, there’s something for everyone here – as you evolve Human Revolution in whatever direction you want – making Deus Ex a bona-fide contender for game of the year.

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Unsurprisingly this isn’t as good as Batman: Arkham Asylum, but competes with the last Spider-Man outing with decent combat, exploration and upgrades that does the shieldslinging American icon justice. Stereotypical repetitiveness and lack of longevity problems do hamper Cap Am – but SEGA are undoubtedly improving the genre.

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HARRY POTTER & THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 2 (PS3/360/WII/DS/PC) Out now We all know movie tie-ins (see above) are plagued with short production times – and that’s all too apparent with the last non-LEGO Potter game. Despite whichever character is under your control, every level pretty much plays out the same – although it has some intermittently fun use of magic spells – which leaves this firmly for hardcore fans pining for more after the franchise finale. To say it’s better than Part 1 helps it cause – but sadly that isn’t saying much.

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FALLOUT NEW VEGAS: OLD WORLD BLUES (360/PS3/PC) Out now This is the finest downloadable content from one of last year’s best video games. After the disappointing Dead Money, and much better Honest Hearts, this great value-formoney DLC proves to be a five-star experience after everyone’s favourite Mojave courier is left without a brain, spine and heart.

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FASTER (15) Out now Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson continues to impress as an action star – and adds another notably energetic performance to his growing repertoire in this high-octane flick. He dishes up revenge quickly and without remorse (sometimes quite gruesomely) as Driver, an innocent ex-con out for revenge for his brother’s death. This is clichéd stuff, but with Johnson aided by cop Billy Bob Thornton and young assassin Oliver Jackson-Cohen – neat twists push this comfortably above the usual action fare. If ya smell what The Rock is cookin’.

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MY MASTERPLAN FOR PETERBOROUGH Part 2 Last month I unveiled Part 1 of my masterplan for Peterborough. Steps 1-3 involved selling the Hampton 'Tump' to Donald Trump for millions, but that was just the start. Here's what else I've got planned…

STEP FIVE – To help turn Peterborough United into a Premiership team I'll become a major share holder in Sky Sports. I'll do this by selling the naming rights to Bond World to a Russian oligarch who owns a vodka brand. Once I'm in Sky Sports I'll ensure Posh play all their matches on a different night to Man United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal. Now, here's the important bit. I'll also make it legal (like it is in local football) for players to play for one team on a Saturday and another one on a Sunday. This will mean it'll be possible for players from the top four clubs to play for Posh and help get them promoted.

COMEDY GIGS September

If it’s funny you’re after, look no further than Foster’s Funny Live – Over 18s Only. With stand-up turns from the quick wit of Rob Heeney, Carl Donnelly’s conversational humour, comedian/magician Pete Firman and Dan Evans’ twisted logic, it’s guaranteed your sides will be aching by the end. Tickets from £10, doors open at 7pm. Box office: 01733 265705. September

STEP FOUR – With my new found wealth I'll need somewhere flamboyant to live. Yeah sure, I could build a mansion on the outskirts of the city, but I'm much more inclined to construct a secret underwater lair in the big lake of Ferry Meadows. It'll rise in and out of the water on hydraulic legs. Similar to 'Atlantis' that Carl Stromberg the Bond villain had in The Spy Who Loved Me, except I won't be using it to take over the world... just Peterborough. Sir Roger Moore will cut the ribbon at the grand opening by arriving in his Lotus Esprit submarine car. My underwater lair will also double up as a 007 museum with memorabilia from the films and form part of James Bond World that'll be a theme park with rides etc. As scenes from two Bond films Octopussy and Goldeneye were filmed along the Nene Valley Railway it's the ideal location and Bond World would be a major tourist attraction. Especially when I get Christopher Walken from A View To A Kill to be a tour guide! He hasn't been in a film for ages so will be glad of the work. Once each tour finishes visitors will even get the chance to see him wrestle Grace Jones. Sadly there won't be time to see her take care of Roger Moore 'personally' in bed as she famously offered to do in the film but you've got to draw the line somewhere. I'll also hire the actor that played Jaws to be my bodyguard. At the end of Moonraker he turned into a goodie so the only time he'll use his metal teeth is when Darragh MacAnthony comes around for a beer and needs his bottle of Budweiser opening.

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The Cresset Comedy Club has long been a highlight with shows selling out weeks in advance. This month it’s the turn of Lucy Porter, Paul F Taylor, Joseph Wilson and Nik Copping to start the season off in style. Tickets cost from £10 and doors open at 7pm. Box office: 01733 265705. September

VOODOO STANDS UP

So, basically that's my plan. Now I know some of you will be thinking – 'This is all well and good but this sounds like yet another of your amusingly thought up, but ultimately flawed ideas, designed to fill out your allotted space in ESP' and you know what, maybe it is, but like Martin Luther King and Martin Wolfie Adams I have a dream. King dreamed of a world where his children wouldn't be judged on the colour of their skin, but on the substance of their character. Wolfie dreamed of a world where he needed to throw double tops to become the oldest darts player to become World Champion. And you know what? They BOTH happened.

They dared to dream and now so am I. OK, so my dream is to become rich by selling the naming rights to a piece of land I don't technically own to Donald Trump. But as Trump himself once said – 'Think BIG or go home'. Well I've thought BIG and now I'm going home. Time to send a 'friend request' to Donald Trump on facebook.

Join the Fosters Comedy Award winner and star of loads of stuff on telly, Russell Kane, at the South Holland Centre in Spalding as he mercilessly explores the ridiculous state of masculinity in the modern world. He shaves his chest fur – you watch and laugh! Tickets £17.50. Box office: 01775 764777.

The comedy nights return to Mama Liz’s Voodoo Lounge in Stamford this month with Steve Day of Radio 4, who is a deaf comedian fresh from his Edinburgh Fringe show Run Deaf Boy Run, with support from two other accomplished acts on the circuit, Tom Roche and Rhodri Rhys. Tickets are £6 in advance online or £8 on the door. Box office: 01780 765888. October

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I’LL HAVE A ‘P’ PLEASE, DOBB It’s always fascinated me how gorgeous ESP model Harriadne can look so fabulous in most settings but even I can’t believe how she manages to make posing in a men’s toilet look quite so glamorous. Dobbies Garden Centres has just opened its multi-million pound Garden World down at Serpentine Green and one of its star attractions (amongst the gifts, foodhall, toys, plants and, I’m reliably informed, heavenly cupcakes) is its flower-shaped urinals. I’m all for trying to ‘pretty up’ such an environment but for the life of me I can’t fathom why they didn’t shape them like the side of the pan and a bathroom mat – in my experience, that’s where most men seem to prefer to piddle, especially after a couple of beers!

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STOVIES – a traditional potato dish with added left-over lamb/beef, in days gone by it really was the old bits of meat that were unwanted. So this dish can be made much healthier by adding the leaner cuts of meat and adding lots more root veg to the pot. RASPBERRIES – the humble raspberry is the most popular fruit in Scotland and as such regarded as the fruit of Scotland (I remember many times berry picking with my big brother JD to earn some pennies). A powerful antioxidant due to its ellagic acid content, this tiny fruit also contains B vitamins, fibre, vitamin C, calcium and manganese (and more). HAGGIS – Not an everyday food and generally eaten at Burns Night suppers or other celebrations, this traditional dish is made from sheep heart, lung and liver with added lamb meat (or beef), mixed up with oatmeal, onions, herbs and spices minced up and stuffed into the lining of a sheep stomach (once boiled you cut the lining and scoop out the middle)! Nowadays there are healthier variations which are lower in fat or even a veggie option which is absolutely not a haggis at all! Normally served with mashed tatties (potatoes) and neeps (swede or turnips) I have to admit I loved this dish as a kid. Full of fibre and nutrients you might just want to try it for the experience!

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Scotland really can lead the way with some healthy and hearty foods. That just leaves me to say congratulations to mum and dad, you’ve done us all proud, and dad you are free to have a wee dram (or two)!

Going for an all-Scottish theme this month as it’s an official month to celebrate for us Devines as my mum and dad (John and Janet) reach their 50th wedding anniversary. Where does that time go? it only seems like yesterday I was living up in Dundee which was famous for the three Js – jute, journalism and jam! Scotland is unfortunately known for its poor diet choices which also link with a higher rate of heart disease. Some of the less than healthy foods include scotch pies, take away foods, battered white sausage, and more recently it’s become known as the home of the battered Mars bar! It might surprise you to know that bonnie Scotland can boast some extremely nutritious and healthy traditional foods such as -SCOTS OATS – yes the mighty porridge oats, full of soluble fibre, magnesium, selenium, phosphorus, iron and B vitamins. Oats can help to lower cholesterol with their fibre and beta-glucan content.

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SWAPS Try adding extra oats into your diet in place of the higher sugar and refined cereals.

SCOTCH BROTH – a hearty soup full of barley and other pulses, heaps of root veg (carrots, swede, turnip) some greens such as cabbage and leeks and traditionally the addition of lamb or mutton (could use beef). This dish delivers lots of fibre, B vitamins, potassium and much more. SCOTTISH SALMON – the Scots pride themselves on the fresh salmon from the River Tay which brings some wild salmon to our plates. Salmon is a rich source of protein and omega 3 fatty acids which are good for the brain, skin, joints and a healthy immune system. Known to help reduce inflammation, improve memory and to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

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Whether it’s a tasty breakfast, lunch or an evening meal a visit to The Clock seems to be the right time for whatever you fancy.

This new fully licensed café/restaurant has made the most of the al fresco opportunity during summer with its outside dining, even throwing open the windows so you can sit inside but still watch the world pass by. Now there are great plans ahead for lots of exciting special events including comedy and jazz evenings as the bistro side takes off.

“No wilted lettuce or soggy sarnies to be found here, but generous portions of fresh food” We dropped by to try out the lunch menu and certainly weren’t disappointed. No wilted lettuce or soggy sarnies to be found here, but generous portions of fresh food. The ranch burger (£6.95) is 6oz of tasty Aberdeen Angus with fresh rocket, red onion and sliced vine tomatoes and the grilled chicken burger (£6.95) was no ordinary burger in a bun but succulent strips of chicken breast served on a bed of wild rocket with sliced vine tomatoes and lemon mayonnaise in a floured bap. The Ceasar salad was a visual feast in itself, creatively presented with a fan of cos lettuce wrapped around a bowl full of grilled chicken breast, anchovy fillets, parmesan shavings with croutons and a Caesar dressing. Their chunky fries which accompany the food are just gorgeous and the chicken tasty and tender. We barely had room but just had to try the array of new delicious desserts – all in the name of research of course! The fresh fruit tart and banoffee pie were a treat while the chocolate mousse and mini trifles would do any patisserie proud, and at just £2.95 each they’re an affordable indulgence!

CARLUCCIO CREATES A DISH FOR THE BORO! With Italian food always hugely popular in Peterborough, it’s exciting to see that the special guest at this month’s Italian Festival on September 11 is none other than Antonio Carluccio! “I am very curious about the festival, very much looking forward to it – Peterborough is laudable for what it does,” Antonio told ESP. The much loved food writer, restaurateur and star of BBC 2’s Two Greedy Italians will be the star of the show and “will cook a little bit” as he puts it and exude his unstoppable enthusiasm for Italian food – “I have a passion for cooking – I am not a chef, I am a cook!”

about the dishes he’s prepared and then staff from city restaurant Riva will hand out some they’ve already prepared.

He’ll also be signing copies of his books in the visitors centre on the day.

So, when it comes to a favourite ingredient, we wonder what Antonio just can’t do without. “Wild mushrooms,” he reveals, “I had it yesterday – pasta with mushroom sauce.”

When he dines out which Italian restaurants would he frequent, other than a Carluccio’s of course? “I do go to some but only one or two otherwise it looks like I’m going around to see what they are cooking,” he jokes.

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“I believe that Italian food is going to stay it’s not just a fashionable thing”

He has a motto –‘MOF MOF’ – minimum of fuss, maximum of flavour – which he promises to convey with some simple recipes including a very special one just for Peterborough which we will reveal on our website www.espmag.co.uk in the food section nearer the festival. He’s also created another dish for Peterborough’s twin city of Forli. He’ll speak at the festival

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With TV work, books and more in the pipeline it looks like Antonio has his plate full and as he puts it with a laugh – “I won’t remain without work for a long time! I believe that Italian food is going to stay it’s not just a fashionable thing.”

Peterborough has the fourth largest Italian community in England, so the big question is – will he be bringing a Carluccio’s restaurant to Peterborough to add to the city’s ever growing dining out scene? Well, he wouldn’t be drawn too much at this stage other than to say that the city is somewhere he would favour, but the decision is not in his hands. Fingers crossed though… Foodies can also enjoy an Italian market, mozzarella and pasta making, pizza spinning by Papa Luigi and lots more at the free Italian Festival between 12 noon and 5pm in Cathedral Square.

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It’s a long lay off and I’m sure that fans of White Clouds And Gunfire will be eager to be at the Met Lounge on Friday September 2 for their long awaited return. Find further info on the band at www.myspace.com/whitecloudsandgunfire

Fenech Soler begin their full headline tour on September 20 with a home town gig at the Cresset. The four piece electropop/rock band all live around the Peterborough area and are Dan Soler, Andrew Lindsay and brothers Ross and Ben Duffy. They begin the tour after a summer of festivals which included Glastonbury, Blissfields, T in the Park and Ibiza Rocks. I caught up with lead singer Ben Duffy as the band prepared for their appearance at the recent V Festival on the Eminem and Rihanna side of the bill. Ben told me – “We’re all looking forward to the appearance at the Cresset as it brings us back to our home town. We have fond memories of gigs at the Met Lounge where we started really, and as we’ve been so busy on the road it’s been a year since playing in Peterborough. So it seemed appropriate to start the tour in the city at a big venue like the Cresset.” The tour, planned for earlier in the year, had to be delayed because Ben had been diagnosed with testicular cancer. “As soon as I knew,” Ben told me,“the band felt that we needed to be upfront with our fans immediately so they knew what was happening, and their support has been tremendous. The treatment is finished and it’s great to be back doing what we love. Ibiza Rocks was great because it is one of the world’s biggest dance music festivals which we fit into perfectly.” Their debut album proved very successful, and included three tracks also released as singles – Lies, Demons and Stop And Stare. So what plans for more recording material? Ben said – “The first album was recorded by us at our base in Kings Cliffe and then we got it released on an independent label. We’ve now signed a deal with Warner Brothers to release future stuff. So now we’re busy writing between tour dates and the recording will start early new year for a second album.” It’s a busy time for Fenech Soler and you can find out more on www.fenechsoler.co.uk. Some of the dates on the tour have sold out so to check availability for the Cresset on September 20 call the box office: 01733 265705.

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The Met Lounge has proved to be a popular venue for upcoming Indie bands and it’s therefore no surprise that local alternative rockers White Clouds And Gunfire have chosen it for their comeback gig. With a new line-up – Evey Verdegaal, Rob Woods, Lewis Fountain and Jake Mathews – it’s their first appearance in two years.

many venues have enjoyed throughout the years from the Bacon Boys. Their first gig was at The Gladstone Arms in 1991 and since then they’ve played to audiences all around the area. They still have a busy schedule and in early September you can catch up with the band on the following dates: Can you believe it? Porky Pig is 20 years-old. Not the Looney Tunes character but Peterborough’s very own rockers, the band Porky Pig. Only one thing’s changed in that time. That’s the size of their repertoire. When they started in 1991, it was just four or five songs. That’s grown considerably and now a Porky Pig gig can feature Motorhead and Sex Pistols covers through to Killers and Kings Of Leon. Whatever the number there’s always the same vibrant driving rock that

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We wish Gary, Mark, Paul, Lee and Steve many more successful years of bringing home the bacon. And if you want to know more about them then their website is www.porkypig.org.uk. Happy 20th Porky Pig!

If you’ve not sampled the Stamford Corn Exchange yet, I recommend you do. It’s a superb venue brought back to life and run by a team of dedicated volunteers. More importantly they’re bringing a wide variety of shows into Stamford. September 10 caught my eye just recently because Aladdinsane appear there on that date. This band is hailed as the ultimate Bowie tribute band and although based in Peterborough, have been touring extensively around the UK for most of the year. It’s nice therefore to see them performing all the Bowie classics in the splendour of the Corn Exchange. With a strong local following and an excellent show tickets are bound to sell fast. Box office: 01780 766455.

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I’m used to reporting the arrival of a new band on the scene in the area, but here’s a change – I understand that lead singer Dave Palmer has left rock band Storm and is taking a bit of time out before embarking on new challenges. They’ve been working together for five years. I’m sure we’ll see Dave re-emerge somewhere in the not too distant future with that distinctive voice and we will await news about Storm.

out, a quirky female four piece who stunned the Stage 2 tent with their versatility and musicianship, often swapping around their instruments like kids sharing their toys.

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All in all loads of good music and great people and I would suggest to the Peterborough crowd that have wandered away over the last few years to get their sulky bums back there because it is as good, if not better, than it ever has been.

Where did the summer go? Under a rain cloud some may say but to be fair we haven’t really suffered trench foot or hypothermia, it’s been mighty fine at the festivals and no real UDIs to speak of either (Unidentified Drinking Injuries).

None finer than the Cambridge Folk Festival this year which, once again, proved that it is the place to be at the end of July. It was great to see a few Peterborough faces there again this year, the Peterborough patio table may make a comeback after all. Good to see old Shush Pearce there with Shirley – not sure if the twinkle in their eyes was the sunshine or the music but they were certainly smiling, great to see. Club With No Name stalwart and music pioneer Chris Lovell frequented the beer tent a time or two with Jacqui and the now unbelievably grown up Evie and Josh his kids who used to be seven and are now huge! Most of the other Boro crew were working but it was good to meet up with them. Scott… that tail… that wig… the photo! Ha ha ha! See www.festivaltails.com if you want to be like Scott. The festival itself threw out some amazing performances – Peatbog Faeries being my favourite and my partner Tracy’s, but for different reasons I suspect. Mine being brilliant dance beats and rhythms topped off with haunting pipe playing and saw-cut fiddle playing. Tracy’s being the 20-year-old fiddle player who had his top off for most of the performance. Whichever way you looked at it they rocked the place. Kazltzenjammer also stood

One for the September crowd that we got to last year and we really enjoyed is Alchemy which is on September 16-18 near Conningsby, South Lincs. If you like your festivals old school, free of corporate nonsense and full of kind friendly people Alchemy may just finish your summer off in style. Headliners Zion Train are always worth seeing especially if you like your bass chest- crunchingly good. We saw them at Bearded Theory back in May and they put on a blistering set of dub which even had these old knees bending in a dancing kinda way. Also there is Banco de Gaia if that’s your bag, Here And Now and Back To The Planet who’ve been festival stalwarts since the early nineties and still make every public schoolboy Tory wince at the mention of their name. Sounds like a band made for today to me! Another treat and a local couple doing the circuit, Pennyless will be playing at the festival, probably stuff off their new album Turning Of Our Days which is a beautifully crafted piece of old English folk bordering on medieval minstrel beat. Another band worth catching are Skiprat – great name, great tunes, great guys. The setting for the festival is great too and the Alchemists really do build a little fantasy paradise for the weekend and the £60 ticket price is a steal for the fun and entertainment to be had. Visit www.alchemyfestival.co.uk for all the regulation stuff to get you there. That’s it this month, enjoy Alchemy it may be the last festival to get to this year…

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BAR FEVER & BOUTIQUE The new two room venue everyone’s been talking about has now opened on Broadway breathing new life into the former Baccara venue. Bar Fever offers up a real retro party with under floor lighting, a leopard lounge cocktail bar and the biggest singalong tunes from the past 30 years. Boutique is billed as their sexy clubroom featuring the biggest club tunes out there and has a more sophisticated feel. Tuesdays it’s Let’s Go Ga Ga with free entry all night from 9.30pm-3am and all

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BEACH PARTY @ CENTRAL Sing along now – ‘Club Tropicana drinks are free…’ well not quite but there are some good deals to be had as Central in Stamford lets its hair down for the Hawaii Club Tropicana Beach Party on Thursday September 15. There’ll be stage games, giveaways and prizes for the best fancy dress. It’s free entry before 11pm, BOGOF on bottles, £4 double vodka and energy drink. Go for it and dress as hula girls and tropical hunks!

VOODOO BACK IN BALANCE Balance return to the Voodoo Lounge in Stamford on Saturday September 24 after their huge event in July which rocked the place to 4am. Resident DJs Niki Bell and Justin Wilson have built the night over the last three years by pushing the music forward, with their electronic, house, deep tech mix, often adopting a policy of playing no music which is more than three months old. This has developed Balance into one of the freshest nights around and it has a following to match with people travelling to the event. This month sees Click Therapy’s Lee Guthrie guesting with another excellent evening in prospect. Doors 9.30pm to 2.30am. Only £3 all night. www.mamaliz.co.uk

DISSIDENT MIXES IT UP Peterborough’s independent Club Dissident lays on more great nights this month with something to please everybody. On Saturday September 3 it’s Hertz keeping the Boro live with electronic bands and DJs. Dubstep fans hit the venue on Friday September 9 when Dub Dynamics take charge.

Saturday September 10 it’s Wonkey Donkey with none other than Klubfiller headlining! Expect donk, bounce, hard house and hardstyle. Subliminal returns on Friday September 16 with the usual drum and bass madness! Then get ready for Dissident's biggest D‘n’B event with massive headliners! Fingers crossed it’s Phaze One (TBC) on Friday September 23.

REFLEX RETRO NIGHT For the best nostalgia trip in ages head to Central in Stamford on Friday September 30 for all the biggest hits of the 70s, 80s and 90s. It’s free entry B4 11pm, BOGOF on bottles and £4 double vodka and energy drink. Get into the retro vibe with plenty of neon, leg warmers and big hair!

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93 MILLION MILES FROM THE SUN + THE HARRINGTON BLUES

THE HOUNDOGS

Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge Stamford

Skyes Lane Rutland Water

Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge Stamford

BURLESQUE

CITIZEN SMITH

THE INFLUENCE

The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

The Swiss Cottage Woodston

UNDERCOVER

The Peacock London Road

NO GODS NO MANAGERS Club Dissident Lincoln Road

SELL OUT The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

The Cock Inn Werrington

ONE EYED CATS

GRUMPY OLD MEN

The Ploughman Werrington

The Bluebell Inn Dogsthorpe

The Lime Tree Walton The Golden Pheasant Etton

CLUELESS The Cherry Tree Oundle Road

The Bell Inn Sawtry If you wanna get your gigs in ESP for free e-mail gigs@espmag.co.uk or fax on 01733 579708 or post to: ESP Magazine, PO Box 431, Peterborough, PE6 7FG.

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