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ORTON WATERVILLE SHOW Going for over 30 years the Orton Waterville Village Show will once again be showing off the local talents of the people of the Ortons and Alwalton.

Last year they had over 600 exhibits including fruit and veg, preserves and cakes, flowers and floral art, photo's and paintings, and a great children's section.

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01733 239029. Entry night is 7-8pm on Tuesday September 2 or make prior contact with any committee member. The traditional village show is an ideal place to look at the exhibits, enjoy meeting people, while having tea and cake, and trying your luck on the tombola or bottle stall, with the children playing a variety of games. It’s a great family day out so head to the village on Saturday September 6 from 2pm - 4.30pm.

There’s a chance to stretch your legs, enjoy the sun (hopefully!) and do your bit for a great cause by joining the Alzheimer’s Society’s Peterborough Memory Walk.

It all takes place in the perfect setting of Ferry Meadows on Sunday September 7 which is also home to a new Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Café, launched as part of Peterborough’s pledge to become dementia-friendly.

Memory Walk is Alzheimer’s Society’s flagship fundraising event with walks taking place around the UK throughout the autumn to raise money for people affected by dementia and their carers.

Participants at the Peterborough Memory Walk can choose between a relaxing mile long walk or the longer, more challenging 7 mile walk. Live music, face painting for the kids and refreshments will be waiting for walkers after they cross the finish line.

To register or for more info go to www.memorywalk.org.uk/ peterborough.

The Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Café is held in the Ferry Meadows Visitors Centre on the third Thursday of every month from 2pm to 4pm. For more info e-mail peterborough@alzheimers.org.uk

NEW FRAGRANCE SHOP @ SPRINGFIELDS Springfields Outlet Shopping at Spalding continues to add new attractions and if you like to smell good you can now visit their new store packed with fabulous fragrances.

The centre’s celebrating it’s 10th anniversary and as well as great shopping they have some brilliant events coming up. The big Christmas Lights Switch On is a great family night so diary October 30 now! That’s followed by the Military Fireworks Spectacular on November 6 and then it’s the arrival of Santa on November 13.

David told ESP – “I got the call about Siblings and as it's from the same company that made the Inbetweeners I knew it was going to be funny. I jumped at the chance to go read for it and I was delighted when they offered me the part. I was working in Sheffield and had to leave the next morning to go to the table read. It all happened so fast but it was such a good team to work with. We laughed so much making it.”

David’s been working on some projects of his own including a movie called iWitness, based on Rear Window “It's a thriller,” he explains.“It's my first feature length film as a producer so it was a lot of responsibility as I was also playing the lead. The director had written it for me and I helped secure the finance and then cast the film. Casting was fun as I got to make the calls to say ‘you've got the part’ to other people.”

There’s another big project coming up too but we’re sworn to secrecy for the time being! However if you’re interested in film making David’s keen to help.

“I would love to chat to anyone looking at working in film or TV locally. Find me on twitter @prouddavid and I will help any way I can. Peterborough has some serious talent and I’d love to connect more with film makers in the city.”

YEE-HAH! COUNTRY NIGHTS If you’re a fan of country there’s a live music club running on the second Saturday of the month at Peterborough Indoor Bowls Centre on Burton Street.

Doors open at 7pm, its £5.50 on the door.

Acts coming up are Dave Bryan September 13, Donna Wylde on Saturday October 11, Gary Perkins & The Breeze Saturday November 8 (ticket only), then on Saturday November 29 they have a Charity Night for The Stroke Association with The Henry Smith Band, also ticket only. They end the year with a Christmas Party on Saturday December 13 with Chris Raddings, with optional fancy dress. For more details email spanglerscountry@weebley.com

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Entertainment BIG BAND HAS BIG TUNES LINED UP!

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Peterborough Big Band are celebrating their 30th year with a series of autumn concerts. Founded by John Birkby the Big Band play a wide range of material from the 1930's to the present day including Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Cole Porter and Frank Mantooth. Their singers Ernie and Maria feature numbers made famous by Sinatra, Adele and Peggy Lee.

PETERBOROUGH VOICES SING FOR LIFE

You can catch their big sound at the Quality Inn off Thorpe Road, Peterborough on the first Thursday of each month starting on Thursday October 2.The doors will open at 8pm and admission’s £5. Drinks and food are available from the hotel.

Find out more on www.peterboroughbigband.webplus.net

Peterborough Voices are back at the Broadway Theatre for their next big fundraising concert in aid of Sue Ryder’s capital appeal for a new hospice.

It includes a delicious two course evening meal but leave some room to get up on the floor and boogie to the disco til 1am. Tickets are £29 per person on 01733 361364.

Sing For Life 2014 is being led by international award-winning choral conductor Will Prideaux, the driving force behind unique music education charity Peterborough Sings! which works weekly with 350 members in Peterborough Youth Choir , Peterborough Male Voice Choir, Peterborough Voices and Sing for Life 2014, as well as thousands of schoolchildren through its ambitious Arts Council England-funded city-wide singing strategy.

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Tickets start at £10 from the Peterborough Visitor Information Centre on Bridge Street, www.peterboroughvoices.org.uk or by calling 0333 666 3366 (fees apply).

If you love the musicals head to the Cresset on Friday September 12 for the West End Experience starring Asa Elliot from ITV’s Benidorm.

If you like the tunes of Phil Lynott and Thin Lizzy this great tribute act should hit the spot!

Head to the Bourne Corn Exchange on Friday September 12 to catch Limehouse Lizzy with support from Cuttin Loose.

Renowned for an action-packed pyrothechnic-fuelled explosion of a show, Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide. The band have also added a tribute in their set to the late Gary Moore (ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist and world renowned solo artist).

The show features a cast of sensational artists direct from London’s West End backed by a superb live band. It’s a glittering all-singing, all-dancing production featuring over 140 costumes, beautiful vocal performances and thrilling choreography as it showcases West End musicals past and present.

Featuring smash hit songs from Chicago to Grease, Wicked to the Lion King and Les Miserables to the Jersey Boys. No need for a ticket to London just book your seat at the Cresset!

Tickets are from £21.50 (face value £20) on 01733 265705.

THE NUTCRACKER BALLET Ballet fans shouldn’t miss this all time favourite when it comes to the Cresset next month.

Vienna Festival Ballet celebrate their 34th anniversary with a UK tour bringing one of the most famous Tchaikovsky classics to the Cresset on Sunday October 5.

Expect more of the Celtic influenced tracks like Whisky in the Jar and Black Rose amongst the usual razzamatazz and classic tracks The Boys are Back in Town, Sarah and many others we’ve come to expect from one of the most highly rated acts on the circuit.

The enchanting tale of The Nutcracker is one of the best-loved ballets and centres around Clara and her nutcracker doll, which magically transforms into a princely soldier. Their adventures see Clara and the Nutcracker doll combat the Mouse King, and join the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier on a wonderful journey through a shimmering winter scene to a kingdom made entirely of sweets.

Tickets are £12 in advance or £14 on the door, under 16’s £5.

Box Office: 07828 032241.

Ticket prices from £17.50 (face value £16) on 01733 265705.

AN EVENING WITH RAY QUINN X Factor and Dancing on Ice star Ray Quinn is stopping off at Stamford Corn Exchange on his latest tour.

Ray was the runner up in the X Factor in 2006 and his career’s included TV, acting, dancing, theatre, and of course singing.

He went on to win the 2009 series of Dancing on Ice and then the 2014 Champion of Champions final Dancing on Ice series and has been appearing in various West End shows. Now you can enjoy An Evening with Ray Quinn on Saturday September 20.

Tickets are £24.50 from the box office on 01780 766455.

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The Bull Hotel has a great night planned for you on Saturday September 20 with the legends tribute show.

Enjoy this great night of great food and live music with tributes to some of the greatest rock and pop stars from the past to the present, all on one stage.

Having recruited some fresh new talent the Sing For Life concert will see them perform a fantastic set of ballads, choral favourites and songs from the shows on Saturday October 4.

The night is hosted by BBC Radio Cambridgeshire’s Jane Smith.

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DINNER AND DANCING WITH THE LEGENDS TRIBUTE SHOW

TANGO MOTION If you’re a fan of Strictly and the fiery tango in particular, don’t miss this show! From virtuoso displays of traditional tango dance in stunning costume to the exquisite sounds of 1930’s Buenos Aires and the powerful Nuevo Tango music of Astor Piazzolla, Tangomotion is a breathtaking journey into the heart of Tango Argentino. Catch it live at the Key Theatre on Friday September 19.

Tangomotion features four world class tango dancers (Giraldo Escobar, Myriam Ojeda Patino, Richard Manuel and Pauline Reibel) and live music from the acclaimed tango quartet Tango Siempre.

The Tangomotion dancers and musicians have previously appeared in the hit West End show Midnight Tango, BBC Strictly Come Dancing, Sally Potter’s Covent Garden production of Carmen and Madonna’s film Evita.

Tickets are £14 on 01733 207239.

BGT’s STEVE HEWLETT & FRIENDS Steve Hewlett has become one of the most popular British comedy ventriloquists to grace our TV screens by making it into the 2013 Britain's Got Talent final.

He wowed the judges and audiences and has since been in popular demand performing all over the country. Steve’s always had a passion for ventriloquism and has breathed new life into the art to entertain a whole new generation of fans with his friends, Arthur Lager, Little Simon, Chii Chii, Pongo The Skunk and many more.

He’s now taken some time out of his tour to entertain at Stamford Corn Exchange in a oneoff performance on Saturday September 13.

Tickets are £15 (children and concessions £12) from the box office: 01780 766455.

BILLY ELLIOT LIVE SCREENING The Key Theatre’s season of live screenings continues with Billy Elliot the magnificent blockbuster musical with music by Elton John – live from the West End for the very first time on Sunday September 28.

The miners’ strike of 1984/85 is making life tough in England’s northern pit villages. But against this backdrop of strife, eleven-year-old Billy Elliot secretly discovers a passion for ballet and unites his entire community.

Written by Lee Hall and directed by Stephen Daldry, the Oscar-nominated Billy Elliot was a huge hit with audiences and critics in 2000. Five years later, Daldry and Lee adapted the film to become a spectacular musical.

An instant hit in the West End, it won four Olivier awards in 2006. It went on to become a Broadway smash, with ten Tony awards under its belt. Now cinema audiences can enjoy the best seat in the house for a special live West End performance of this most uplifting of musicals.

Showings at the Key are at 1.30pm and 6.30pm, book now on 01733 207239.

OPERA COMES TO STAMFORD A colourful and exciting new production of Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute will be performed by a cast of seventeen prize-winning young singers chosen from the best of the latest generation of professional singers from all over the UK and Eire. It will be presented in an English translation by Jeremy Sams with an orchestra of fifteen young professional musicians.

The Magic Flute has become one of the best-loved operas in history combining comedy, pantomime, love story, fantasy and philosophy in marvellous music which includes many famous and hummable tunes, deeply expressive arias, wonderful ensembles and, for the Queen of the Night, the highest notes in all opera!

Catch this performance at Stamford Cord Exchange Theatre on Saturday October 4.

Tickets are £18.50 (concessions £17.50). Box Office: 01780 766455.

THE DREAMBOYS FIT & FAMOUS The Dreamboys are the UK's top male glamour show. Their showcase is unquestionably the most famous male stripper act the UK has ever produced.

With special guest appearances on some of the UK's biggest TV shows such as The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent, Celebrity Big Brother, Pineapple Dance Studios, Loose Women, This Morning and The Only Way Is Essex.

Come on girls, lippy at the ready! Gather your mates together for the ultimate girls night out as those gorgeous Dreamboys return to the Cresset on Thursday September 18.

This is one action packed night of music, muscle, magic and mayhem that will leave you breathless!

Box office: 01733 265705.

NEW ARTS CINEMA SEASON The new Peterborough Arts Cinema season gets underway at the John Clare theatre on Broadway on Thursday September 18 with the fantastic Dallas Buyers Club starring Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner and Oscar winner Jared Leto On Thursday September 25 it’s another Oscar winner with 12 Years a Slave.

Then on Thursday October 2 it’s Calvary starring Brendan Gleeson, Chris O'Dowd and Kelly Reilly.

On Thursday October 9 it’s Frank starring Michael Fassbender, Domhnall Gleeson and Maggie Gyllenhaal.

All showings are at 7.30pm. Check www.peterboroughartscinema.co.uk for details. www.espmag.co.uk

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STRICTLY’S VINCENT TANGOS INTO CITY’S ITALIAN FESTIVAL Strictly’s Vincent Simone will be the special guest star at this year’s Italian Festival in Peterborough.

Famous for his Argentine tango performances with Flavia Cacace on the BBC show, the flirty Italian (who also had a stint on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here) will be strutting his stuff on Cathedral Square on the Sunday.

The Festival has also been given a special seal of approval by TV celebrity chef Gennaro Contaldo who’s been named as official ambassador for the annual event.

HARVEST FESTIVAL FUN @ SACREWELL It’s Harvest Festival at Sacrewell and there’s loads of fun lined up over the weekend of September 13 and 14.

You can watch ploughing demonstrations using Shire horses and vintage tractors and the chance to see these lovely gentle giants being groomed.

Animal displays will also include sheep dogs rounding up ducks and a falconry demonstration.

Annette Joyce, Assistant Director for Commercial Operations at Peterborough City Council, told ESP: "Gennaro was overwhelmed by the effort and enthusiasm shown by the Italian Community Association to ensure the event’s continued success and he showed a keen interest in wanting to help take this established celebration to the next level. Gennaro’s support will mean we can put the festival on the national calendar of events where it belongs.

Rural crafts will be brought to life with wool spinning sessions and visitors can try their hand at corn dolly making. The festival will also showcase local produce with plenty of enticing craft, food and real ale stalls to browse.

"The city centre is transformed into a Little Italy that is big on personality. There will be more entertainment on show including a focus on activities for children. In true Italian style expect music, lots of dance – especially with Vincent – and plenty of food with a drop of vino to wash it all down with."

And there’s plenty to entertain younger visitors with activities including lamb national races, duck races, pond dipping and parachute games.

The Italian celebrations will take place in the city centre over the weekend of September 20 and 21.

Tractor rides around Sacrewell will feature the journey of food from field to fork with a focus on the harvesting process.

The farm’s open every day from 9.30am – 5pm. For more info visit www.sacrewell.org.uk or call 01780 782254.

New entertainment at the event will include four-piece band Irpinia’s Sounds from Avellino, traditional brass band Ottoni Animati from Sicily and London-based solo artist from Florence Francesca Biscotti. They will be joined by a variety of local dance and music acts performing on Cathedral Square over the weekend.

Of course there’ll be plenty of food and you’ll be spoilt for choice with pizza, pasta, confectionary, panini, coffee, wine and spirits to sample and purchase from local exhibiting Italian businesses.

There’ll also be a large Italian food market and fruit and vegetables from The Green Backyard will ensure shoppers can get all the ingredients they need to create their own mouth-watering Italian dish.

Fans of cars and motorcycles will be able to enjoy displays of Italy’s finest motoring marques from Ferrari to Alfa Romeo and Fiat, to Ducati’s, Vespa and Lambretta. Maseratis will also be showcased as part of a special pop-up restaurant on the Saturday evening.

For more info or to take part, call Carmela Cocozza on 07771 604069.

WEDDING SHOW

CHARITY BEER FESTIVAL

Getting hitched? Relieve the stress of planning and organising the biggest day of your life by heading to the Cresset Wedding Show on Sunday September 21.

The Cock Inn at Werrington is hosting a fantastic beer festival this month all in aid of the Peterborough Cancer Care Unit You can sup up over the weekend of September 13 and 14 and enjoy a great range of real ales with a clear conscience knowing it’s all for a good cause!

It’s being organised by Malcolm Crane who sadly lost his wife to cancer last year. He wanted to show his appreciation to the unit who cared for and looked after his wife and all profits will be given to the unit.

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The weekend includes a bouncy castle, raffle, BBQ and live bands.

Brewery’s are participating by donating one barrel for every one barrel bought.

The live line-up on Saturday kicks off at 12.30 with Go With the Flow, followed by The Relics, Retrolux and The Guards at 5.30pm. Sunday’s tunes also start at 12.30 with Frankly My Dear, Vintage Stuff, the One Eyed Cats and the Be Bop A Lulas Johnny Cash tribute.

There’ll be over 30 exhibitors with everything you need from cakes to cars, DJs to dinner suits, flowers to photographers all under one roof. It’s free admission with free parking and is on from 11am – 3pm.

The highlight is sure to be the professionally choreographed fashion shows. These breathtaking shows feature stunning wedding gowns, suits for bridegrooms, and outfits for your page-boys and bridesmaids all on the catwalk at 1pm.

ANNA'S HOPE CEILIDH Fancy a knees up? Stamford based charity Anna's Hope is holding a Classy Celtic Ceilidh on October 18 at Wittering Grange near Wansford in their lovely marquee. Music on the night comes from Govannen, one of the best Celtic music bands in the UK guaranteed to make the evening go with a swing! Tickets are £35 per head and include a reception drink and hog roast.

It will be the 1st Anniversary of the Anna’s Hope Therapy Team and the Brainbow service.

If you’ve never been to a Ceilidh it’s great fun and you don’t need any experience, just get on the floor and they’ll you what to do! For tickets contact Carole on 01780 740492 or email admin@annashope.co.uk

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Playing hard and working hard is manageable, especially when you’re young, but you need to think about the effects this lifestyle can have on your health long-term.

We’re not suggesting you don’t go out and have a good time that’s what these years are good for! But there are a few simple things you can do to protect your health now and in later life.

chlamydia, gonorrhoea and herpes are becoming increasingly common in the UK. And ladies, don’t forget to organise your cervical smear too - you’re encouraged to book this once you turn 21, it’s a fact that early detection from screening saves lives each year. Those of you between 40 and 74 can book yourself a FREE NHS Health Check - all GP practices are taking part, so book an appointment at your surgery today.

Stop smoking - Giving up smoking is one of the most important lifestyle changes you can make and it’s never too late to stop, but the sooner you quit the better. Loads of people across the city are giving up. Since 2006/07, Peterborough City Council’s Smokefree team has helped almost 10,000 people quit for good and can help you too. Just think of the benefits no more smelly breath, yellow fingers or reeking of tobacco!

Drink sensibly - What you know about alcohol will be based on what you’ve heard or experienced, but how much is fact and how much is myth? Do you know how many units are in your favourite drink and do you know your recommended limit? For women it’s one 175ml glass of wine per day, for men it’s a pint and a half of beer.

You’re four times more likely to quit for good if you get dedicated expert help, so if you’re ready to give up get in touch with the council’s Smokefree team who provide services across the city. They offer lots of options to help you quit, including confidential advice, support and medication. Whether you’re thinking of contacting them for the first time or have worked with them before, they want to hear from you and will give you all the encouragement and assistance you need.

Here are some things to think about if you fancy cutting back a bit…

Eating healthily, getting active, getting checked, drinking sensibly and stopping smoking can significantly reduce the risk of developing diseases such as diabetes, kidney, liver and heart disease. Building these healthy lifestyle choices into your routine will give you more energy, help you keep your weight under control, improve your complexion, help you sleep and reduce stress. And not only will these choices help you look and feel great - they don’t have to take up a lot of time or cost loads of money!

• If you tend to have a drink at a certain time of day, break the habit by doing something different at that time.

Top tips for getting that all-important healthy balance

• Have a smaller, quality bottle of beer instead of a large, cheap can; or a branded single instead of a house double.

Eat healthily - Eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day and eat fish at least twice a week. Base your meals on starchy foods like bread, potatoes, pasta and rice. Try and cut back on salty foods and foods high in saturated fats and high in sugar. Drink plenty of fluid; about six to eight glasses of water each day and don’t skip breakfast.

• Swap your usual for a drink with less alcohol. (Check out the ‘ABV’ information on the side of the bottle or can for help with this). There are more drinks with less alcohol available these days - some of them are cheaper too and often include fewer calories.

Get active - Being active can help lift your mood and make you feel happier. If you are 18 and under you should exercise for at least an hour every day; over 18s should try to do 2.5 hours of moderately intense activity over a week (remember every 10 minutes counts!).

Get checked - If you are sexually active wear protection and get checked regularly. Sexually transmitted infections including

• If you drink every day, try to have at least two days a week when you don’t drink at all.

• Why not try spacing and pacing? Space your drinks out and pace yourself by drinking slowly and add a soft drink or glass of water in between.

• If you are planning on a big night out, then eat before you go out or have a large glass of milk.

For more information about alcohol and drinking sensibly visit www.drinkaware.co.uk or www.change4life.nhs.uk, or if you’re worried about your or a family member’s drinking, DrinkSense can help, visit www.drinksense.org or call 01733 551575.

Freephone the team from a landline on: 0800 376 56 55 to find out which Smokefree clinic is nearest you. Alternatively, why not take part in Stoptober, a campaign that challenges you to stop smoking for the month of October. The council is doing lots to support the campaign locally, including hosting a Stoptober bus outside the Town Hall from Monday September 22 to Friday September 26, where you can start your journey to a smoke-free and smell-free life! Come along and get information on Smokefree clinics, face-to-face specialist advice and sign-up to the campaign, by doing so you’ll receive a free Stoptober app, motivational texts and online support through Facebook and Twitter to keep you going. You really can quit!

For more information about healthier lifestyle choices, visit www.peterborough.gov.uk/5forLife or get in touch with the council’s Public Health team by email: livehealthy@peterborough.gov.uk or telephone: 0800 376 56 55.

Remember, making a few small changes now could find you growing in confidence and creating a healthier, happier future for yourself.

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‘OCTOBERWEST’ BEER FESTIVAL @ CHARTERS

CITY COLLEGE CELEBRATES WITH 1940’s FUN Rations, the Golden Age of Hollywood and the invention of the microwave, there’s plenty to thank the flying Forties for – not least the opening of City College Peterborough.

This year marks a milestone for the college, which is midway through 12 months of special events.

The home of adult education and learning in Peterborough was established in 1944 – and in its 70th anniversary year is staging a special taster day at its Brook Street site, followed by a dance and buffet at Peterborough Town Hall.

It’s all happening on September 6, where children and adults of all ages can step back in time and enjoy a range of themed activities and taster sessions.

There’ll be vintage crafts, antiques expert, baking 1940′s style with Paul the Baker from Hambleton Bakeries, fashions, hairstyles and makeup, Peterborough during the 1940s a Bygone Peterborough film (11.15am-12.30pm) and even a bomb disposal talk!

The city’s real ale emporium on a boat, Charters, is following up the big Peterborough Beer Festival with an event of their own, but with a twist!

Their ‘OctoberWest’ beer festival will see German beers go head to head with those from the USA – which will be your favourite? Stetsons or stein?

There’ll be 25+ real ales, ciders and perries as well as some great live music and themed entertainment. It’s free entry each day on September 12, 13 and 14.

So get with the theme and feel free to dress up – will you go for the howdown or the lederhosen?!

SOUL & MOTOWN NIGHT Following on from the successful Beach Party themed night back in May, Great Nights present another evening of Soul & Motown this time with a Hollywood feel.

Featuring former Drifter Reese Cannon and The CQ Band with a supporting disco The Magic of Soul, Motown and More is being held at the Ivy Leaf Club in Whittlesey on October 4.

With a Hollywood - Saturday Night at the Movies theme there’ll be a competition for the best dressed film star/ couple for those who like to dress up.

The night also features top DJ’s Ian Gray, John Bradley and Andy Coulson.

Basket food will be available and tickets are £8 in advance or £10 on the door, available online www.greatnights.pboro.co.uk, from The Ivy Leaf Club, Larry’s Heel Bar in Whittlesey or by phone from Andy on 07941 629660.

PACE FOR PAPWORTH @ FERRY MEADOWS Head to Ferry Meadows on September 28 and join in with this annual annual walk/run/cycle to raise funds for Papworth Hospital. With its lakes, meadows and woodlands, as well as fantastic family-friendly facilities, it’s a great location to enjoy the outdoors and help a good cause.

There’ll also be a free 1940’s picnic lunch prepared by Dine Devine and free refreshments.

Registration opens at 9am, warm-up by the Papworth Cardiac Rehabilitation team at 10.15am and official start at 10.30am.

In addition to their 1940’s activities, they’ll also be running a range of Saturday courses between 10am and 2pm – visit www.citycollegepeterborough.ac.uk to see what’s on offer or call 01733 761361.

It caters for all fitness levels and abilities and you can walk, run or cycle 1.5, 3 or 6 miles to raise money for the hospital. It’s £10 per adult, children can join in for free!

70s SENSATION FOR SUE Party 70s style and raise cash for the Sue Ryder Capital Appeal at this great night of disco at the North Street Bar. There’ll be music from Abba Chic, Nomads and Flowers and Corey Lewis followed by some top disco tunes to boogie the night away. Get Thursday October 9 in your diary and grab a ticket from the Sue Ryder shop in Eye for £5 or call 01733 223810.

BARK IN THE PARK Get your four legged friends together for a doggie day out at Ferry Meadows!

Due to popular demand, Bark in the Park is back on Saturday September 13 from 11am - 3pm.

There’ll be loads of fun activities for you and your dog to join in, including a fun dog show, have-a-go agility, super fetch challenge, children's activities, pet advice, demonstrations and many more stalls and attractions.

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For more info call 01480 364237 or register online at: www.papworthhospitalcharity.org.uk/pfp

PETERBOROUGH ARTS FESTIVAL IS HERE! Peterborough Arts Festival sees the summer out in style with fantastic street performances an explosion of fireworks and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra!

The city centre will come alive with dozens of street performers, circus acts and unusual entertainment as the festival brings something to Peterborough you’ve never seen before!

Once again an amazing weekend of entertainment has been organised by Vivacity in the heart of the city from Saturday September 6 to Sunday September 7 with performances on Cathedral Square, in the Cathedral Precincts, up and down Bridge Street and at the Key Theatre and Broadway Theatre.

As well as these free street performances throughout the weekend there are two major highlights. Firstly there are the world renowned street entertainers Transe Express with their giant dolls and flamboyant drummers taking over Cathedral Square with music,

madness, pyrotechnics and fireworks on Saturday evening.

Transe Express are an explosive mix of music, theatre, visual arts, acrobatics and large scale installations that have travelled the world and you can watch it all for free in the city centre from 7pm!

The weekend’s finale will move over to the Broadway Theatre on Sunday with the prestigious and worldrenowned Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) in concert with four of the country’s finest West End and concert performers. They’ll be singing timeless showstoppers from Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, Kiss Me Kate and many more.

Tickets for this event are now on sale priced at £15, £20 and £25 on 01733 207239.

To find out more about all the amazing acts visit www.viviacity-peterborough.com

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Must book in advance from our website quoting "Offer".

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Full Ă la carte menu available every evening as well as a special lunchtime menu for afternoon diners.

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First World War Peterborough played its part last month commemorating the First World War and it was great to see such a wide spectrum of ages getting involved.

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rom descendants of those who lost their lives in the war through to young cadets, local poets to vintage car enthusiasts, war veterans to city councillors, and local people who just wanted to be there to mark the day 100 years ago when Britain entered the First World War, August 4 was a special day.

Here in Peterborough we lost more than 1,000 service personnel during the First World War and veterans worked with Peterborough City Council to plan the commemoration.

During the day there was a civic service at the war memorial on Bridge Street and a car show displaying vehicles from the early 1900s. In the evening lively music from the era was played by Sara Spade and the Noisy Boys under the Guildhall, an old fashioned bus served fish and chips, and there was a 1914 style meal in a marquee along with emotive poetry readings by the city’s past and present poet laureates.

At 11pm, the exact moment Britain entered the war, a rocket maroon was launched and it was a touching scene as people gathered in Cathedral Square holding candles.

Photos: Mike Harris

The commemoration events have inspired many people to find out more about WW1 and its effects on the city and there’s still time to discover more at several related events listed here.

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War Stories: Peterborough in the Great War Exhibition In the year that marks the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War, discover how the conflict affected Peterborough’s people with the special exhibition War Stories: Peterborough in the Great War. This exhibition at Vivacity’s Peterborough Museum is running now right through until January 4, 2015.

Using the personal stories of local people and many rarely seen items from the Museum’s collections, the exhibition looks at the experiences of those who went away to fight, and those who were left on the Home Front and their contribution to the war effort.

You can see inside a dugout, find out how Peterborough made tanks and aircraft, explore the role of Peterborough companies in manufacturing war materials, and discover how the city commemorated those people who gave their lives in the ‘War to End all Wars’.

General admission is free but admission charges apply to special events. For more info call 01733 864663 or visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com/WW1

Afternoon history talks: Post-war Peterborough and RAF Westwood A fascinating afternoon talk by local historian Stephen Perry is being held on September 17 at 2.30pm at the John Clare Theatre, Peterborough Central Library.

Did you know that Peterborough had its own RAF station and trained Battle of Britain pilots?

Doors open at 1.45pm. Talk starts at 2.30pm. Tickets £2 available on the door. Please note this is a very popular series and places are available on a first come first served basis.

For more info visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com

World War One Poetry Evening Join Poet Laureate Pete Irving and members of Poets United at the Central Library on Tuesday November 4 for a recital of the Great War’s most famous poems, plus new works offering a contemporary reflection on the sacrifices made 100 years ago. Admission: £5 (£4 reading group members & concessions). Book at any Peterborough Library or Waterstones Peterborough.

Call 01733 864280.

Not About Heroes Discover the unforgettable story of two of the finest ‘Great War’ poets, Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon.

Through the letters and poems of these two men, this play at the Key Theatre paints a moving picture of their friendship and the conflict that brought them together.

See it Monday September 22 or Tuesday September 23. Tickets: £16.50 (£14 concessions, £10 students). To book, call 01733 207239.

Gas, Guns, Carbolic and Chloroform A very special event and a first for Peterborough Museum is being held next month on October 11-12 as they stage an ‘immersive living history tour’ to experience the process by which wounded men were treated during the Great War. As you arrive for your timed tour you’ll be given a service book for a named soldier, before being taken to the trenches. There you’ll learn about life on the front before being ‘wounded’, then taken on your tour around the Museum to themed areas to experience the stages of treatment undergone by injured servicemen a century ago, from the casualty clearing station to the field hospital, then back to England for an operation. You will finally learn in the recovery area the fate of your serviceman and how he fared after his treatment.

Admission’s £6 adults, £4 children/concessions. Pre-booking recommended as spaces for each tour are very limited. Call 01733 864663 or visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com

Soke Military History Fair This year sees the return of the city’s annual military history fair to the Museum from November 22 - 23, with an emphasis on the First World War. See displays of militaria by the Soke Military Society, meet costumed soldiers, and take part in war games. Find out what your ancestors did with the Archives Service.

Admission’s free. For more details call 01733 864663.

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BACK IN THE DAY...

pressure towards the end of its reign but I have fond memories of Quo Vadis in the late 1990s when the crew in there was the best in town.

Manager Claire was a bit of an extrovert. She struck me as someone with a split personality where one day she’d rule with an iron fist and the next she’d happily hand over the reins to the chief glass collector if she could. But her unorthodox management style worked and Claire assembled an excellent team of the best DJs at the time, loyal front of house personnel and fun bar staff.

...QUO VADIS When I was 15 it was all about trying to look and act like Don Johnson’s Miami Vice character ‘Crockett’ to pull the birds at school discos.

Despite having the three-buttoned T-shirt, linen trousers, white slip-on shoes and matching jacket my success rate was equivalent to a D minus in academic terms.

So it was time to fish in bigger lakes and this meant my first official outing to a nightclub. It was called Shanghai Sam’s and Mondays was when the venue would put on our very own nonalcoholic clubbing night.

Manager, Claire The mission was simple. Down as much Thunderbird or MD 20/20 as possible, keep a sober face when parting with your hard-earned paperround money to enter and snog as many birds as you could, so the next morning all the girls at school thought you were a stud.

The reality was, you’d puke up in the toilets within an hour of getting in, your parents were called to pick you up and you’d be in bed by nine.

Those hazy Monday nights were my only memories of Shanghai Sam’s but it wasn’t until the venue – after years of being vacant – re-opened as Quo

Vadis that I became part of the club’s (sticky) furniture.

I was always a Rinaldo’s boy and loved it in there but there was a certain air of prim and properness about Rinaldo’s in the early days that made me feel I couldn’t really let my hair down. At the time 5th Avenue was an alternative but it was a bit too foam party and glow sticks for me. The right balance was at Quo Vadis.

This was a club that knew how to throw a party without laying on a load of cheesiness. It buckled under

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It was occasions that the club did brilliantly well. I remember its first Malibu Mission night, which my friend Stewart and I filmed as part of marketing collateral Claire wanted to show her sponsors. The venue was heaving that night and I’m hard pressed to think of a night when it wasn’t busy.

The brilliant Brown Sugar events were arguably the best there’s ever been during this time and the midweek disco themed nights were also very popular. People flock to clubs if the vibe is right and the music is even better and there’s no doubt Quo’s DJs had a huge part to play in its success.

Two of its finest – Eddie Nash and Steve Andrews – are still spinning tunes from their Zimmer frames today. Bless them, that’s how good they continue to be.

Quo wasn’t a big venue but it wasn’t pokey either. What I liked best was its entrance. I’ve always been a fan of being led into the main area via stairs, as it gives you a sense of journey and arrival instead of just walking into a big open space like some clubs have you do.

Even though the name Quo Vadis was hardly an inviting one for a club in comparison to the exotic sounding Shanghai Sam’s, it was every bit as successful and carried the baton into the new millennium when in 2003 it became Faith.

Now that’s another story for another time…

MEET ROBERTO DURAN One of my favourite middleweight boxers off all time will be appearing at The Solstice on Thursday September 11.

There are still a handful of places left to see Roberto Duran and hear him talk about a glittering boxing career that saw him fight other greats including Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvin Hagler and Thomas Hearns.

For tickets call Kevin Sanders on: 07872 601467.

RUNNING IS IN DAVE’S BLOOD Perhaps this headline is slightly misleading. Dave from Man About Town sponsors Balderston is hardly Mo Farah but he’s fairly proficient over 13 miles, which is why he’s signed up for the Perkins Great Eastern Run (October 12) for the second year in succession.

The team at the Hampton-based BMW dealership will be cheering Dave on as he attempts to get round the half marathon route in under two hours. What will help get him round is the promise he’s made of raising at least £300 for Lincolnshire Emergency Blood Bikes Service (LEBBS).

LEBBS has been transporting essential medical items between hospitals and healthcare institutions since the 1960s.

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The service is planning to expand and currently there are 13 groups covering 32 counties in the UK, reaching more than 65% of the country’s population.

The Lincolnshire arm of LEBBS was formed in January 2012.

‘Blood Bikes’ operate from 7pm until 7am during weekends and Bank Holidays. They carry any medical items that will fit either in the bike’s panniers or on their racks.

Dave’s a top man for running for such a good cause. As for the rest of the Balderston crew, there’s no excuse not to enter. Closing date is October 6 and there are even free training sessions laid on to help you reach your goal. What are you all waiting for?!

AUTUMN

Yes I’m afraid it’s on its way and it’s our first line of defence against winter. But we like autumn don’t we? Wind, leaves in your face, Singing Detective skin, chapped lips, dark at 4pm, sore throat, rotten toffee apples, heating on, slippers for flipflops, soup instead of salad, cyclists with no lights and Christmas cards for sale in October.

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PLANS FOR 5TH AVENUE ARE A GEM My boyish good looks in this photo will give you an idea as to how long 5th Avenue has been closed for.

This snap was taken shortly after the nightclub had called it a night and I was mourning its unfortunate passing.

So you can imagine how pleased I am to hear the building has finally been purchased and plans, which I’ve had a sneak preview of, to bring it back to life are well underway.

From what I’ve seen the new owners will be aiming to keep the building’s exterior look and create a restaurant with plenty of alfresco seating that’ll put the icing on the cake to an area that’s beginning to attract its fair share of footfall. The City Market is improving all the time and Laxton Square is becoming a mini hive of activity at lunchtimes.

There’ll be at least four more new restaurants opening in the city centre in the coming months and this is all great news for the local economy. Long may this enterprising streak continue.

TARANTELLA WITH VINCENT ANYONE? Bring your dancing shoes to the city’s annual Italian Festival this September 20 and 21 when professional dancer and former Strictly Come Dancing star Vincent Simone takes centre stage.

This year’s festival has already been given a special seal of approval by TV celebrity chef Gennaro Contaldo, who’s been named as the event’s official ambassador and Vincent’s appearance is the icing sugar on the panettone.

The Latin and ballroom dancer who also had a stint on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here will be strutting his stuff on Cathedral Square on the Sunday and offering a spot of tutorage to those of us with two left feet.

Organisers the Italian Community Association and Peterborough City Council have previously attracted culinary stars to the festival starting with Antonio Carluccio who was followed by Gino D’Acampo and last year Gennaro Contaldo – and the latter’s ambassadorial role will help grow the event into the country’s biggest and best.

As always I’m looking forward to sampling all the pizza, pasta, confectionary, panini, wine and limoncello that’ll be on the go and of course showing Vincent some of my cha cha cha moves.

New this year is a four-piece band from Avellino, a traditional brass band from Sicily and solo performances from London-based singer from Florence Francesca Biscotti.

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And of course fans of cars and motorcycles can see displays of Italy’s finest motoring marques from Ferraris to Alfa Romeo and Fiat, to Ducatis, Vespa and Lambretta.

Maseratis will also be showcased as part of a special popup restaurant on the Saturday evening.

For more info about the Peterborough Italian Festival or to take part, telephone Carmela Cocozza on 07771 604069.

BBQ AND NO ORDINARY JOE AT FLEET It’s your last chance to grab tickets to see brilliant Australian-Italian comedian Joe Avati who’s performing at The Fleet on Thursday September 18. If you’re married to an Italian or have Italian friends and know a thing or two about our traditions and culture then I promise this show is worth a shout and features all new material.

Apart from a load of pretty Italian girls and trendy (Lenny aside) Italian lads there’ll be a DJ spinning some tunes too.

And earlier in the month (Saturday 6) Facebook group the Peterborough Italian Community (previously Italian Horn Brigade) is hosting an all you can eat BBQ for just a fiver!

Sadly I’ll be in Italy eating everything in sight and whizzing around the Tuscan landscape on a clapped out Vespa, so please have some braciole on me.

The entry fee will go to installing a load of TV sports channels and a table football game like the one Muswells used to have (if any of you remember back that far).

CAR SHARE FOR PARTY IN THE PARK Most of my selfies are of me demolishing a plate of food but on this occasion I thought I’d break the mould and take part in Travelchoice’s #CarShareSelfie competition.

Car sharing means you’re doing your bit for the environment and posting this snap of a dinosaur (yeah it’s who I hang out with) sharing my ride put me in with a chance of winning a sat nav.

We’ll be sharing wheels again to get to Travelchoice’s Party in the Park at Ferry Meadows on Saturday August 30. This year’s party is from 11am until 7pm and expect to see local bands playing on a pedalpowered music stage, me scoffing a BBQ and plenty of rides, stalls and sideshows to keep the family entertained.

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DAVID FARRELL

I’ve added former Posh player David Farrell to my illustrious list of heroes because it’s the last thing he’d expect and because he’ll probably get some stick at London Road for being honoured with such a worthy accolade.

Posh fans will know what an excellent player he was for the club and most would put David Farrell into their top ten Posh players from the modern era. I was the club’s head of communications from 1998 until 2002 and it goes without saying I too was a fan of David on the pitch.

But putting aside all those pacey runs and the hat-trick against Barnet, David was one of my favourite players during this era because he was simply just a pleasure to work with. I probably came across 50 or 60 Posh players during this period and in the main they were all a great bunch of lads. But few fully understood and embraced the responsibilities of being a professional footballer on and off the field like David did.

Those who were like David would ordinarily be worth a mention on this page but this is about David Farrell, the only former player I’m in touch with and the man who returned to London Road to become the club’s community manager for health and education.

Loyalty is a rare trait in modern day footballers and it’s something I’ve always admired in ‘Faz’. It’s comforting to see a former player return to a club that was the main stay of his career and continue to give. David was always seen to be doing the right thing off the pitch as well as (most of the time) on it and he’s still contributing to the club’s future and the local community that supported him as fans over the years.

Faz is a gentleman too. Banter, practical jokes and ego were all part and parcel of a footballer’s life when I was working at the club and chances are nothing’s changed with the make-up of today’s professional footballer.

David was consistently one of the fans’ favourites even when players like Leon McKenzie, Andy Clarke, Simon Davies and Jimmy Bullard

were making the headlines and I could always rely on him to give his time generously when some of the club’s ‘stars’ were sometimes nowhere to be seen.

I’d often have players make excuses for not being able to go on public appearances but David would always be happy to attend and fulfil this other side of a professional footballer’s life. He was also a dream to work with on camera when being filmed for The Posh World while others would make themselves scarce.

Faz understood how a football club worked and the importance of marketing and PR. He also valued the contributions made by businesses and was a player I could trust to leave with sponsors.

David’s kit sponsor Adrian Rands was always telling me what a pleasure it was to be associated with such a professional. Faz took his kit sponsorship seriously and always went the extra mile.

There was a shy side to Faz but you’d never have known it. Even today I see him mingling with runners at free training sessions for the Perkins Great Eastern Run, which he’s entered for the second time. It’s nice to see a former sportsman who used to be idolised by fans and sign autographs by the dozen now mixing it with the rest of us by taking part in one of the city’s biggest community events.

This is because David’s always been grounded and if he had a typical footballer’s ego I certainly never saw it. Anything I needed from a signed photo for a fan to an interview just before he was about to have his lunch, nothing was any trouble and never did he make me feel inferior or patronised.

David was a true professional and still is a salt of the earth kind of guy to know. He may be Brummie by birth but Faz will always be Flettonese to me. www.espmag.co.uk

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Food DINE FOR ÂŁ10 @ CAFĂ&#x2030; CLARKES If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to experience the delicious dishes at CafĂŠ Clarkes on the Embankment thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great dine for ÂŁ10 offer running this month.

Choose three courses from their Lunch and PreTheatre menu between 12pm and 2.30pm every lunchtime Tuesday to Saturday until September 20.

You do need to book in advance on their website though, quoting â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Offerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on www.cafeclarkes.co.uk.

Sorry but their delicious Sunday Lunch isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t included in this offer, book now on 01733 561465.

A full a la carte menu is available every evening â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a perfect night out as you overlook the river and their pre-theatre menu means you can enjoy dinner and a show at the Key Theatre upstairs without the rush!

MONROEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RELAUNCHES Monroeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar and Restaurant on Broadway in Peterborough has had a revamp.

The trendy nightspot has a new head chef Michela Herodotou to introduce a fresh and tasty steak house style menu. The ethos is fresh American style food with a Monroeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personal twist!

BELLA ITALIA HEADING FOR HAMPTON Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more good news dining out wise as work progresses on the new Bella Italia coming to Hampton with a scheduled opening date of September 29.

Based near Chiquitos and Frankie & Bennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the unit is being kitted out and work is said to be progressing well.

Bella Italia is part of the Tragus Group, owned by Apollo Global Management. A spokesman told ESP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are currently 85 restaurants throughout the UK, and a strategy to increase the number of sites through building in new locations, and to refurbish the core estate with a revitalised look and feel. Bella Italia has very broad appeal and an authentic Italian menu and offers great value for money.â&#x20AC;?

The new Bella Italia will be a welcome addition for people living on that side of town adding more choice to the dining hub thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s steadily growing at Cygnet Park in Hampton.

For more info, including menus, take a look at www.bellaitalia.co.uk the details of the Peterborough restaurant will be going online soon.

The venueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been rebranded with new owners, new management, new staff and brings a fresh and vibrant feel to Peterborough city centre. Popular house DJ Miss Zoe Roberts is also now resident there.

New General Manager Richard Forrest said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I'm enjoying my new role with Monroeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and I hope that my experience will make Monroeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an even more popular place to eat and drink in Peterborough. It's the perfect place to enjoy a good night. You can dine in our restaurant and enjoy some great food and quality wine and then dance the night away in our bar listening to some cool house sounds.â&#x20AC;?

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Just download a 50% off voucher from www.espmag.co.uk and as long as you send ÂŁ25 or more youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get 50% knocked off your food bill (not drinks). So why cook when you can pop up the pub for some decent grub without worrying your wallet! There are a great range of dishes to choose from and this country style pub is just minutes from town in a lovely setting.

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Following news that a new Argo Lounge is heading our way, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also looking at the arrival of the cafĂŠ/restaurant chain Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s which looks set to join the ever-growing dining quarter around Cathedral Square.

place for everyone. Their philosophy is to serve really good food, to make sure every customer has a good time, and go that bit further to make sure Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is always somewhere people want to come back to. So fingers crossed weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see another great addition to the city centre dining out scene which is developing well.

Although the company wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t formally comment at this stage the City Council has confirmed a licence has been granted for the Lakeland shop unit. Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s started out in Lewes and now has dozens of outlets across the country serving food from breakfast to evening, with the nearest to us being Cambridge.

Meanwhile The Argo Lounge which is part of the Loungers chain which runs the Cosy Club in Stamford promises a similar vibe but even more relaxed and informal. Work is set to start on that soon in the former Natwest building and adjoining Barista coffee shop in St. Peters Arcade. The planned opening date is December 17 so all being well thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be a new venue open in time for your Christmas get togethers! We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait.

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Wonder Woman... no it’s Mikey Clarke

When I first started writing about this year’s Perkins Great Eastern Run for ESP Magazine, the event seemed so far away.

Time flies – it’s now next month!

To be precise, the date for the run is Sunday October 12. Therefore, I hate to say it but if you haven’t started training for the Perkins Great Eastern Run yet, the Half Marathon may not be for you. However, the Anna’s Hope Fun Run could still be an option. With this particular run being 5K, it’s not too late to get those running shoes on to train for it.

The official Fun Run charity Anna’s Hope

And why not have a little fun with it? It’s not called a Fun Run for nothing. People tend to be a little sillier with this distance. Many do the run in fancy dress – myself included, after a bet I lost a few years back resulted in me running as Wonder Woman!

You may also want to have your kids take part. To add a little competition to the run, your children might be interested in the Junior Challenge.

Young runners can raise money for whichever charity they choose, but can win additional prizes if they raise funds for local charity, Anna's Hope. The school, club or group that raises the most money for Anna's

Hope in the Junior Challenge will be given a free sports team kit (or equivalent) worth £500 by Chroma Sport & Trophies. They will also win the Anna's Hope Junior Challenge Cup. Whether you’re doing the Half Marathon or Fun Run, don’t forget to sign up before it’s too late. From Friday September 26, an extra £2 is added to the registration fee. Don’t miss the deadline to get a discount and most importantly, don’t miss the overall closing date – Monday October 6.

Dinomite & Pudsey For more details on everything I’ve mentioned and much more, visit www.perkinsgreateasternrun.co.uk I look forward to seeing you at the run next month. Look out for myself on route and the ESP photographers amongst the crowds.

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Take a closer look at Vivacity Premier Fitness Vivacity Premier Fitness, the new premium gym in Hampton offers a great range of health, fitness and beauty services all in one friendly centre.

If you live in Hampton you can enjoy all the benefits of a premium gym on your doorstep. With great facilities that include a 25 metre swimming pool, sauna and steam rooms and a great range of fitness classes – Vivacity Premier Fitness has everything you need in one complete fitness package.

The state-of-the-art gym offers a wide range of the latest cardio and weight equipment with Smartcentre® technology for you to

track your own progress. You get all the variety you need with the X-Cube functional training centre, a spacious ab and stretch area and a fantastic range of weight equipment.

Vivacity Premier Fitness also offers

physiotherapy and beauty treatments where you can get expert advice and effective solutions to help you feel in peak condition, inside and out.

So why not take a look around Vivacity Premier Fitness? Call their friendly

memberships team on 01733 864000 for a tour.

Family, couple and individual membership options available.

Work in Peterborough? Ask about their corporate membership.

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Adult hair & beauty courses @ holbeach are just perfect!

Fancy yourself as the new Nicky Clarke or Amy Childs? Want to learn a new skill or improve your career prospects in the hair and beauty industry?

The training offered is top quality and produces high calibre students and all the products used are top name brands such as Toni & Guy, Label m, Youngblood, Eve Taylor and Gary Cockerill eyelashes.

For students it’s a great learning environment with a maximum of 15 in a group taught by hand picked staff with masses of experience. Their aim is to produce employable people with 98% of students finding jobs in the industry, 20% working in spas and 10% with Steiner on the cruise liners.

For those wishing to improve on existing hair and beauty skills Holbeach offers a unique timetable and you can do all the classes in the evenings making it ideal for adult learners.

Over the last 3 years they’ve been offering part time courses to adults, mainly Levels 2 and 3 Beauty including Complementary therapies (reflexology, Aromatherapy and body massage), Hairdressing Levels 3 and Level 2.

Hairdressing is offered during the evening – Wednesday and Thursday to accommodate everyone.

Perfection is a working commercial salon so you can also pop in for styling and treatments. Just call 01406 423042 ext 329 to make an appointment.

There will be an open evening for prospective evening/part time students on Thursday September 4 from 5pm – 7.30pm, pop in for a tour of the facilities and have a chat with the team.

For more details contact jayne.matthewsbedford@uah.org.uk

The Perfection Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy department at University Academy Holbeach is proving perfect for adults who want to learn a new skill or brush up on their existing talents.

The Hairdressing and Beauty department has been open since September 2008 and although it’s part of the 6th form it offers various vocational courses and courses for adult learners.

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Shaun Sik Silk T-shirt £45 Sik Silk black hoody £65 G-Star Raw Arc3D jeans £125 Clues, Westgate Arcade

Jeans – everybody has at least one pair, there are more designs, fits and shades than ever yet they remain one of the hardest things to buy for many of us!

This month we’re being encouraged to wear ours for Jeans for Genes day on September 19 to raise funds for kids with genetic disorders and if choosing the right pair for you fills you with dread, then Queensgate’s Project Denim has the answer.

On Friday September 5 let their high-tech Body Scanner tell you more about your body shape and what styles will make you look fabulous. To book a slot go to www.queensgateshopping.co.uk

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To take part in this month’s Jeans for Genes day go to www.jeansforgenesday.org for a free fundraising pack.

Clutch bag £15

We asked three of Peterborough United’s finest to join our ESP models and show they can rock the denim look!

Floral top £32 Superfit jeans £48

Warehouse, Queensgate Necklace £39.50 Tahlias Closet, Westgate Arcade.

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Conor Vivienne Westwood shirt £225 Hugo Boss jacket £380 Maysons, Westgate Arcade Duck & Cover jeans £75 Clues, Westgate Arcade

Tom T-shirt £40 G-Star Raw jeans £125 Clues, Westgate Arcade

Emily Jumpsuit £60 Floral vest top £25 Warehouse, Queensgate Necklace £29.50 Tahlias Closet, Westgate Arcade

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ESP’s style guru Sue Donnelly has our guide to looking great in denim whatever your shape and size…

The right Jeans can be obstinate and tricky to locate.

Colour, fabric, stretch-a-bility, style, leg length, waist size, pocket placement and embellishment/detail all form part of an equation that equals the ‘perfect pair’.

Where jeans are concerned, one size does not fit all. Your body shape, and the illusion you wish to create are the starting points to find jeans that you love – and that love you back.

Girls Curvy: Wider hips and thighs and a small waist can be hard to fit. You need jeans that hug the curves but cinch into the waist. If you’re tall, choose wider leg styles to balance out your lower half. If you’re shorter, a baby bootcut will work well. A straight leg jean suits most people but check out higher waistbands so there’s no gaping round the waist.

A higher rise also lengthen legs. A dark denim with good

recovery stretch will be the most flattering. If you have a tummy, choose a heavier weight denim to hold you in.

Too much stretch will not support you. Avoid too much embellishment on the back pockets if you don’t want to draw attention to your bottom.

Apple: Bodies with weight around the mid section with higher, flatter bottom need to show off their slim legs.

Choose straight leg styles with high pocket detail.

A low-mid rise is often the best option as high waisted jeans can cut you in two. Choose less elasticity to keep your tummy held in.

Boyish: Generally, straighter slimmer figures can wear most styles. Use zips, pockets, shading and washes to give the illusion of shape. Baggier, boyfriend styles will add shape to thighs and pocket details will balance out flatter bottoms. A mid to low rise usually gives the best fit. No need for stretch.

Petite: Smaller bodies always need balance so they don’t look overwhelmed by what they are wearing. Never choose jeans with wide legs, flares or lots of fabric. A baby boot cut, straight jean or cropped are your best options. Ruching up the bottom of an extra long straight jean is OK too. You can choose any colour but darker denim is more slimming.

Long legs: Mid to low rise with low back pockets, light colours, shading or washing will give shape and shorten.

Cropped jeans can look like they are just too short so choose ones that end around 3 inches above the ankle.

Short legs: Mid to high rise, higher placement of back pockets, darker colours in straight or boot cut will lengthen.

Skinny jeans tucked into boots the same colour will also work well. Cropped jeans with low fronted shoes, such as flip flops, or high heels will be your summer option.

Guys Slimmer build guys can wear most styles. Much will depend on your own preference. A standard straight jean suits most body types but a slim tapered leg will look great on a leaner frame. Like boots? Then choose a boot cut to accommodate chunky footwear.

Bulkier frames and those with wide shoulders need to be balanced. Slim leg styles will be hard to fit so look for loose tapered, boot cut and a looser straight style.

Styles that taper at the ankle suit men with longer legs and narrower shoulders.

The lower the back pocket, the shorter the leg appears. The darker the denim, the more ‘dressy’ the jean will look.

The cleaner the seam work, the smoother it'll feel against your skin. Avoid too much stretch in the fabric because the jeans will become too large, too quickly.

One last tip: Jeans were never meant to be ‘washed’!

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recruitment days are scheduled throughout September, come along and meet us and we will tell you all you need to know.

If you like what you hear you can apply on the day to be considered to represent your local area for us.

If your are chosen you will be invited back to attend one of our induction and sales training days, then it’s up to you. Get out and meet new people and see just how much money you can earn.

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It’s all in the genes! Sharon McAllister catches up with Louis Smith as he shows he’s hot in the gym and in his jeans...

Local hero Louis Smith MBE is back clutching more medals from the Commonwealth Games, sitting pretty as a judge on the BBC’s Saturday night TV show Tumble and featuring on many a magazine cover, including ours!

As if that’s not enough our local Olympian and kind hearted gymnastics star has thrown his support behind the Jeans for Genes charity campaign this month.

“I’m really pleased to be part of a national fundraising appeal that’s helping transform the lives of children with genetic disorders for the better,” says Louis. “It’s really simple for people to show their support, they just need to wear a pair of jeans for the day and pay a small donation – it couldn’t be easier!

I’ll be wearing my jeans on the 19th September, make sure you do too!”

There seems to be no stopping our boy and as ESP always likes to celebrate local people living their dreams we’ve chosen to make him our cover star once again. The last time was in August 2012 at the height of Olympics fever and following his fantastic comeback at the Commonwealth Games we felt we should do it again.

For some in the sport it seemed Louis may have forgotten his discipline and that he’d gone over to the ‘dark side’ of celebrity, winning Strictly Come Dancing and making countless TV and public appearances. He took a break from the gym he’d virtually lived in since he was four years old and let his carefully styled hair down. But after his breather Louis wanted to get back to the pommel horse, proved his worth in sweat and determination, made the team and came back with the medals to prove he’s still got it.

“The Commonwealth Games for me was a good opportunity for me to show everyone that I was serious about coming back into the sport,” says Louis, “and it was an amazing competition as well and I really wanted to be a part of it. The atmosphere’s crazy everyone really gets behind you.”

But it wasn’t easy; there was hard graft both in terms of winning over those who chose the team and in the gym.

“Obviously I trod on a few toes just to get recognised,” admits Louis, “but once I said what I had to say and once people started taking me seriously I made the team.”

His pommel horse routine gave Louis a bronze medal of which he says – “I was very pleased. It could’ve gone better but it could’ve gone a lot, lot worse but ultimately I’d only been training seven months. It was a massive pat on the back.”

It seems these days that every time I turn on the TV Louis is making another appearance and it’s been great to see him achieve so much. Surely he takes TV in his stride now?

“I don’t take any of it for granted, all the things I do and all the people I meet – I’m absolutely loving it. I think a lot of people that are cynical about it are probably jealous. But I think the bigger picture is that I’m not just going on Celebrity Juice, when I’m on it I’m an ambassador. I’m always representing British gymnastics. People always remember me for gymnastics, so the more shows I can go on and the more publicity I can get I think gymnastics is also getting it as well.”

His prime show at the moment is as a judge on Tumble on BBC One on Saturdays of which he says – “I’ve got an easy job, I just have to sit there and judge it and enjoy it whereas the celebrities, they’re the ones being put through their paces, they’ve got serious hard work to do.

“A lot of the shows out there everyone can practically do – everyone can kind of sing, everyone can kind of dance but not many people can do back flips!”

Having been on the other side of the floor when he competed in, and won Strictly Come Dancing, I wonder which judge he’s modelled himself on?

“I love to see my friends, people I grew up with and coming back to Peterborough.”

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After all the pressure of the Olympics and having chilled out why was he so keen to climb that mountain back to peak fitness once again?

“I’d say probably Len or Darcey just because I’m honest. I can have a laugh but I think first and foremost people want me to be credible. I am still a competing athlete.”

“Just because I missed it. I missed training every day and being at the top of my game.

I wanted to compete with the best in the world again and prove that I deserved to be there. I’m an athlete, I’ll always be an athlete I’m naturally competitive and fell back into my old ways.”

At the end of the first episode of Tumble it was fantastic to see Louis and his gymnastics teammates perform a jawdropping routine that gave the lads the chance to really show what they can do outside of a sporting arena. Look it up on iPlayer if you missed it!

“We did a few rehearsals back in my gym club and I don’t think they realised how much fun it would be,” says Louis. “When they came to the studio they couldn’t believe it. The lights and the set and everything was handed to them on a plate. The look on little Niall’s face! I said to the boys – ‘Fun isn’t it? This is what I live for.

This is what I enjoy’. And they were like, ‘it’s brilliant’ – they absolutely loved it!”

Our boy has also become a bit of a sex symbol and another calendar is set to adorn many walls in 2015 (Calendar Club £8.99) featuring Louis looking pretty hot, but how does he feel about being portrayed in this way?

Photos: www.calendar-club.co.uk

“I don’t mind at all,” he says with a smile. “Anything that I do and all the things that come my way – it’s fun. I’m a gymnast that’s managed to get where I am and it’s not going to last forever. In ten years time I’m probably going to have children and be settled down and people are barely going to remember who I am so I’m just making the most of everything.”

And who keeps him down to earth amid being idolised?

“I’m always down to earth. I meet so many famous people and I’ve made famous friends but that lifestyle comes out of mingling and that’s not really for me. I love to see my friends, people I grew up with and coming back to Peterborough. It’s kind of like a turn off from all the stuff that’s going on and all the people I meet, the glitz and glam and celebrities. I love to balance it out by having normal things around me.”

That’s why he says he built his house in Helpston, so he can hop on a train home from London, relax on his sofa and “just be normal”.

He’s now working on plans for a new gymnastics, arena based competition that he says is – “Going to be very fun and urban, more of a show based competition.”

Then it’s back to training hard and looking forward to 2015 and then… maybe Rio. I remind Louis he was the first guy to feature on our front cover for over a decade back in 2012 and we’re delighted to recognise his success once again.

“Yes, I remember, it was awesome. I love Peterborough so it’s an honour.”

JOIN LOUIS AND SUPPORT JEANS FOR GENES DAY THIS MONTH! Jeans for Genes raises money for Genetic Disorders UK and aims to change the world for children with genetic disorders.

Individually, genetic disorders are rare but together they affect 1 in 25 children born in the UK – that's more than 30,000 babies each year. Their associated health problems mean that genetic disorders are the biggest cause of death of children aged 14 years and under.

Jeans for Genes Day provides funding for the care and support of children with genetic disorders through a grant programme. Each year they offer funding to a range of charities.

It’s easy to help raise money just by wearing your jeans on September 19 – check out the website www.jeansforgenesday.org and order your free fundraising pack.

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MANORFEST SUMMER FUN AND NIGHTLIFE ON BROADWAY...

There was plenty of summer fun at the second Manorfest event at the Manor Centre in Whittlesey with everything from BMX stunt riders to live bands, graffiti artists to fairground fun and even ESP’s very own body popper Sally alias ‘Nutcracker’ performing for the crowds. Our photographer Mike Harris was there to catch everyone having a great day out.

Meanwhile Mitch Brewester was out an about again in Edwards, Red Room and Flares capturing the nightlife action on Broadway. As ever the venues were buzzing with an up for it crowd eager to get snapped.

View all our Paparazzi pictures on www.espmag.co.uk or our facebook page.

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BACK TO THE FUTURE @ FLAG FEN

ESP’s Mikey Clarke visits Flag Fen for a diy project with a diffence…

Stuart was keen to emphasise that Flag Fen is continually developing and offers many activities for all ages and interests. In the last few weeks a ‘dig tent’ has been opened to educate budding archaeologists. The mock dig site allows the young to experience dig techniques and to uncover their own finds!

lag Fen is internationally recognised as one of the most important Bronze Age sites in the world. I once interviewed TV’s Time Team presenter Tony Robinson who spoke passionately of the local landmark. “I love the place, I’ve been there many times,” he said. “It’s an amazing archaeological site. With the museum and Flag Fen, I’m convinced Peterborough is well on its way to becoming one of the most provincial centres for history and archaeology in the country.”

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If Flag Fen is good enough for the Blackadder legend, it’s good enough for me!

I recently visited the site to witness a unique challenge taking place. A group of re-enactors were challenged to re-roof a roundhouse in a week (Monday August 11 to Sunday August 17). This once-in-a-lifetime event brought to life the techniques and tools used 3,500 years ago.

The Bronze Age roundhouse at Flag Fen was originally built 20 years ago using modern tools to replicate the style of a roundhouse. The Black Knight Historical re-enactment group had the difficult challenge of re-roofing the roundhouse with only basic Bronze Age style tools. This experimental archaeology project is believed to the first of its kind for this era that has taken place in the country.

I grabbed a few words with the Events and Programme Manager for Vivacity Culture and Leisure, Stuart Orme. He told me – “Flag Fen is a great place to visit to see what things were like back in the Bronze Stuart Orme Age. We thought it would be great to give people the opportunity to see how things were built back then too. There

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wouldn’t have been any roundhouses on this site back in the day, as what is now Flag Fen would have been underwater – but the roundhouse we’re building is actually based on one that was found about a mile away at what is now Fengate.”

The main visitor centre also has a new display telling the story of the Bronze Age and one of the most exciting new permanent visitor attractions is the restoration and conservation of the ‘Must Farm Boats’, some of the oldest boats found anywhere in the world. The eight log boats were found just two miles east of Flag Fen in a wetland site near Whittlesey. Found in a good state of preservation, with some being virtually intact, these boats are now at Flag Fen and being preserved and restored in a similar way to the Mary

This project would have obviously been much easier and quicker using modern tools. I asked Stuart why they’d made things more difficult on themselves. “This gives us a much clearer window into the past,” he said. “We have discovered roundhouses, and many tools – but nobody knows exactly how the two are connected. By building with those tools, we get a greater idea of how they may have been used. And it’s great for the customers. We’re literally bringing the past to life and giving people a more memorable experience, as Vivacity often does at its sites – here, Longthorpe Tower and the Peterborough Museum.”

On the topic of interesting things discovered at the site, Stuart explained –“England’s oldest wheel was found here, we’ve discovered Bronze Age swords, and no other causeway compares to the scale and complexity of the one found here.”

Stuart and I spoke about Tony Robinson’s passion for the site.

He revealed, “Tony and the Time Team crew have been here quite a few times. In fact, there’s an episode that should be airing at some point during the next couple of months that features Flag Fen.”

Rose. The restoration programme can be viewed as part of one of the Flag Fen guided tours and as the site closes for the season at the end of September I’d recommend you visit soon, it’s a really worthwhile day out.

For further information on Flag Fen, call 01733 313 414, email flag.fen@vivacity-peterborough.com or visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com

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Early screenings have been favourable for the Oscar-winning actor’s latest collaboration with director Antoine Fuqua – Washington snagged a Best Actor Academy Award when they worked together on Training Day – and the winning combination could make this autumn’s must-see actionthriller.

Denzel stars as a former Black Ops commando who faked his death for a quiet life in Boston – as in Massachusetts, not Lincolnshire – only to come out of his self-imposed retirement to rescue a young girl (Kick Ass’ Chloe Grace Moretz).

Unfortunately he finds himself face-to-face with Russian gangsters in the process…

IF I STAY Released: August 29 The second major film to feature Chloe Grace Moretz in this edition (see above) has got a The Fault in Our Stars vibe.

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

She stars as Mia Hall, a girl who falls into a coma after a car accident, and during an out-of-body experience must decide whether to wake up and live a far different life than she imagined.

Should she pursue her musical dreams, or follow a different path to be with the love of her life (Jamie Blackley) – as she’s caught between life and death for one revealing day.

But the previous conundrum pales in comparison to making one ultimate decision – that will not only decide her future, but her fate.

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THE BOXTROLLS Released: September 12 From the makers of two of the most innovative animations in the past few years – Paranorman and Coraline – comes a new adventure based on Alan Snow’s renowned children’s novel Here Be Monsters.

A young boy raised by underground cavedwelling trash collectors, tries to save his friends from an evil exterminator – in this enigmatic tale that could well be the animation of the autumn.

Featuring the voices of Maleficent’s Elle Fanning, Simon Pegg, Toni Collette and Ben Kingsley, this could well be one for both the young ’uns and adults alike – with clever comedic touches that were prevalent in the maker’s previous outings.

LET’S BE COPS Released: August 29 Despite the lack of notable stars the intriguing premise has got the box office tills ringing Stateside for this buddy cop comedy. Two struggling pals (Damon Wayans Jr and Jake Johnson) dress as police officers for a costume party – then take up the gig full time after getting taken seriously in the neighbourhood. But when they get entangled in a real-life web of mobsters and crooked detectives, the duo must put their fake badges on the line.

ULTRA STREET FIGHTER IV (PS3/360/PC) Out now The fourth iteration of the greatest fighting game of all-time has finally received the complete five-star version.

With five new characters – including Final Fight and Alpha version favourites Hugo and Rolento – the roster has been expanded to a whopping 44 combatants, along with gameplay and mechanics ‘balancing’ via fan feedback.

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Throw in some new modes/features and six new arenas, and this just about offers enough for fans to shell out a few more ‘queen quids’ – but you could feel like you’ve received a dragon punch if you own one of the previous versions.

You’ve now made your teeth meat out of IV now Capcom, so let’s just put this version to bed and move onto Street Fighter V on next-gen consoles. Capiche?

Released: September 3 Despite a decent-looking trailer this has received mixed reviews – and purported negative reaction due to the blunt title. It sees Cameron Diaz and Jason Segel’s married couple wake up to discover that the explicit pornographic tape they made in an alcohol-fuelled clinch the night before has gone missing in their computer’s ‘cloud’ – leading to a frantic search for its whereabouts. Rob Lowe co-stars in this comedy from the director of Bad Teacher.

DIABLO III: REAPER OF SOULS – ULTIMATE EVIL ED (XONE/PS4/360/PS3) Out now With more than 13 million players having tackled Diablo III – the ultimate version has now been released for next-gen consoles (or honed for last-gen).

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Battling the eternal war between the High Heavens and the Burning Hells with up to four players now comes in the ultimate edition – combining the original game and the Reaper of Souls expansion in one definitive pack.

Even with the generally uninspiring graphics, battling ancient demon hordes in one of five powerful character classes is simply sensational stuff for RPG fans – and after several years of patching this is the most rewarding experience of the game yet.

The late Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman stars in one of his final films, as a terrorist-hunting German spy in this quietly under-stated thriller that has garnered impressive reviews. He tracks a half-Chechen, half-Russian, brutally tortured immigrant, who’s mysteriously turned up in Hamburg’s Islamic community laying claim to his father’s ill-gotten fortune. An impressive cast includes Rachel McAdams, Willem Dafoe and Robin Wright.

THE LAST OF US: REMASTERED (PS4) Out now Few games deserve all the plaudits it receives, but this remastered PS4 version of one of the greatest games of all-time does – and more.

A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES Released: September 19 Likeable Liam Neeson has undoubtedly found his niche area (and payday) when it comes to action-thrillers – after going Non-Stop, becoming Unknown, and being Taken twice (and will be for a third time soon). This time – in another similarly stereotyped movie – he stars as private investigator Matthew Scudder, who’s hired by a drug kingpin to find who kidnapped and murdered his wife. Neeson’s always good value, so don’t rule this one out.

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Set twenty years after a catastrophic pandemic, this gripping adventure follows the journey of Joel, Tess and curious teenager Ellie, across a much-changed America that is rife with zombie-like abominations and ruthless human survivors.

With more than 200 gaming awards to its name, this refined version features full 1080p and higher-resolution character models – and basically looks even more fantastic.

This masterpiece will now probably win PS4’s Game of the Year…

SACRED 3 (360/PS3/PC) Out now The franchise forgoes the RPG style that gave it a legion of hardcore followers – hoping to gain a new fanbase with its multiplayer hack ’n’ slash style.

On one hand it’s an artistically enjoyable co-operative romp, on the other the repetitive and linear storyline may alienate fans of the open world structure that have been the backbone of the series.

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CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER Chris Evans makes sure the Marvel superhero juggernaut continues on track into its third phase – with a smart and exhilarating second standalone outing for Captain America.

After the events of New York, Steve Rogers – the super-powered, shieldwielding man that is Cap Am – is still struggling to

embrace his role in the modern world, particularly exasperated by the questionable tactics of Nick Fury (Samuel L Jackson) and the SHIELD agency.

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Throw in the addition of ally Sam ‘Falcon’ Wilson (Anthony Mackie) and a maniacal new arch-nemesis Can he trust Fury? Can he in the form of The Winter trust Fury’s boss Alexander Soldier (Sebastian Stan) – Pierce (Robert Redford)? then this movie expertly Can he trust top agent whets the appetite before Brock ‘Crossbones’ Rumlow the next Avengers film Age (Frank Grillo)? Can he even of Ultron. trust Avengers team ####

RISEN 3: TITAN LORDS (PS3/360) Out now Much like with Sacred 3, this third instalment in the Risen series has enjoyable elements – but is distinctly last-gen.

This swash-buckling role playing game has a certain amount of charm – with decent combat mechanics, some nice sea-based encounters, and the freedom to explore – but it sorely needs to be brought kicking and screaming into the new generation.

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Blue and white are the new black and white in many home trends this season, either on their own or mixed together in some great patterns.

We love the tile prints that are coming through on everything from bedding to ceramics.

If indigo gives you the blues then just opt for some bright white accessories in your home for a perfectly clean and simple look.

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The life and times of an estate agent...

Club which is managed by their lettings manager Matthew Driscoll.

Woodcock Holmes are heading into their third year of sponsorship for the team. Malborne FC have been together for over four years and during that time have won the league, been quarter finalists in the League Cup and have also recently won the Yaxley Tournament.

Home is where the heart is but it’s things like those heart stopping moments on the pitch when your kid’s footy team scores that make you feel life is good.

It’s not just about bricks and mortar when you buy a house, it’s location, a sense of community and feeling ‘at home’.

Adrian Woodcock and Neil Holmes set up their independent estate agency in 2002 with all that in mind – wanting to make sure the

place you choose to settle back on your sofa in really does become a home that’s right for you.

They’ve been breaking the mould of sales obsessed, pushy estate agents for years and have built up a team keen to really help you buy or rent what’s right for you.

They like a happy home too at the office on Broadway and not only want to give a bit back to their city but to support their staff too. They sponsor Malborne United Football

The team’s made up of players from the Orton and Hampton area incorporating three secondary schools and Matt says – “We’ve recently celebrated our end of season which included taking the team paintballing in Peterborough which they thoroughly enjoyed, and the management team were able to get their own back on some of the players!”

Their new season starts on September 7 when they’ll be playing one of their biggest rivals, Voyager FC.

Woodcock Holmes, 33 Broadway, Peterborough, PE1 1SQ. www.woodcockholmes.co.uk Sales: 01733 557365 enquiries@woodcockholmes.co.uk Lettings: 01733 209573 lettings@woodcockholmes.co.uk

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DID YOU KNOW? ‘...Sales Manager Rob Jarvis is a sailing enthusiast’

Get networking with PYP… Sales manager Rob Jarvis is a committee member of Peterborough Young Professionals (PYP) something which Woodcock Holmes has supported for the past 2 years.

PYP brings together young professionals in a networking environment, and is available for all. Events are held on a regular basis from football tournaments to quiz nights.

This month Rob is hosting his annual ‘PYP bowling tournament’ at MFA Bowl on New Road. It’s being held on Thursday September 25 at 6pm. If anyone would like to get involved they should contact Rob at robert.jarvis@ woodcockholmes.co.uk, tickets are £12 per person.

IN THE KNOW:

THE RENTAL MARKET CONTINUES TO GROW! According to the English Housing Survey, commissioned by the Department for Communities and Local Government just 67.9 per cent of English households own their home, the lowest percentage since 1991.

There was a decrease in the number of owner-occupied households from a peak of 14.8 million in 2005 and 2006 to 14.6 million in 2008-09.

In contrast, the number of households renting privately has surged by one million since 2001, from 2.1 million to 3.1 million in 2008-09.

Private rented sector housing has accounted for nearly all household growth over the past decade, with 1.1 million additional households in the sector compared to 2000. The sector is up from 13.9% of households in 2008 to 14.2% in 2009.

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SHOW YOUR CLASSICS ON THE EMBANKMENT I was like a kid in a sweet shop at last month’s Vintage Day Out at Peterborough Arena, which was organised

by The Vintage Sports Car Club.

There were so many beautiful vintage cars on display (check out the photobomb in this picture of me) that I found it overwhelming. These pre 1960 vehicles are very special indeed and it was great speaking to some of their owners.

Hopefully there’ll be even more vintage delights at the Peterborough Classic and Vintage Vehicle Show that’s being held at the Embankment on Saturday September 13 and Sunday September 14.

The event’s being organised by Peterborough City Council and more than 250 vehicles have already registered. It’s open to classic and vintage cars, motorcycles, scooters, commercial and agricultural vehicles, buses, ex-military and other forms of transport

from yesteryear to modern classics.

There is no cost for vehicle admission and the show is free to enter for the public. People bringing their vehicles have the option to stay overnight with onsite camping facilities. There’s also live music, a bar area, hot food, grocery, craft and clothing stalls as well as traditional fairground rides to add to the family atmosphere.

Proceeds from the sale of the show’s programme will be split between charities East Anglian Air Ambulance and Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund.

To register your vehicle for the show and for more information email city.centre.services@peterborough.gov.uk or paula.thacker@peterborough.gov.uk Alternatively, telephone Paula Thacker MBE on: 07885 240494.

CLASSIC CARS AT WHITTLESEY FESTIVAL More than 100 classic cars are expected to be at this year’s popular Whittlesey Festival, which takes place on Sunday September 7 in Market Street and Broad Street.

Now in its seventh year the festival regularly attracts over 7,000 visitors and this year it’ll be officially opened in the Market Square by Mayor of Whittlesey, Councillor David Mason.

Classic cars aside, the event will also include: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

World War II flypast Marching Bands Traditional Craft Fair Royal British Legion Riders Branch (motorcycles) Beautiful Baby Competition Puppet shows Dance displays Fairground Rides Free face painting Majorettes Schools’ art exhibition Football speed cage Climbing Walls, bouncy castle and inflatable slide School choir performances Pony Rides

For more information call Pauline Edge on: 01733 208414 or Jenny Parker on: 01733 351005.

1st SEPTEMBER IS NEW 64-PLATE TIME! The first day of this month signified the start of 64 registration plates and (if you’re a biker) nothing feels quite as good as rolling into work with a new motorcycle to show off.

There’s a massive range of two-wheeled machinery to choose from at Wheels Motorcycles. Whether you’re into scooters, sports, cruisers or tourers Wheels in Fengate has something for everyone.

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Open seven days a week, the dealership holds franchises for some of the top brands in the world and with a fleet of demonstrators available you can try the bike of your dreams before you buy. It’s also a great time of year to take advantage of some top deals with prices and finance offers to match.

For example you can get your hands on Suzuki’s all new Dl1000 V-strom for just £9,495 and receive a touring kit fitted free!

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’ n i k c u r t n o Keep says Mark!

Stibbington trucker Mark Hull is the star (or rather his truck is) of this month’s Pride & Joy feature as owner of an impressive 1996 Freightliner Century Class.

This fantastic machine has been Mark’s since January 2012 when he bought it from Neil Yates Recovery in Snodland, Kent in memory of his friend John Atkins. He’s hired his beloved Freightliner out for proms and weddings and the idea has caught on with bookings already scheduled for next year.

Mark told ESP – “I’ve always been around trucks, as my dad used to own them. From as far back as I can remember I wanted to grow up into his shoes and this is why I'm such a fan of trucking. It's what makes the world go around and I feel I'm doing my part.

“My truck is my pride and joy and I enjoy taking it to shows around the country. As far as I know it's the only one in the UK and that's what makes it special and I’d only ever sell it if the price was right!

“I love trucking and always look forward to going out on the road, whether it’s for tipper work or a chauffeur for a wedding or a prom. The only down side sometimes is the lack of awareness from other road users that don't

understand the dangers of getting in our blind spots and don’t allow enough distance for braking.

“I think it's safe to say though that trucking is in my blood and I will continue to do it for as long as possible and I hope one day my children want to be part of it too.”

Keep your pride and joy vehicles coming into office@espmag.co.uk. It can be a car, motorcycle, caravan, truck, bus or anything that has wheels! And remember, you don’t have to currently own the vehicle, it could be one you used to have in your possession that you wish you still had. We’ve all been there, wishing we hadn’t sold or even scrapped our one time pride and joy…

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

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Girls, you may have just landed from your holidays, well so has Stila’s Miles High Lashes mascara. Give your lashes an upgrade with their revolutionary NEW jet black mascara. The gorgeous formula will give your lashes everything they’ve ever dreamed of, infused with plumping plant extracts and fuelled with emollients to maximise fullness and curl. The result is flawless lashes without smudging, clumping and flaking.

So get ready for lash lift off and hold onto your seats as Stila brings something new to the beauty runway… once you’ve tried it you won’t want your lashes to wear anything else!

AUTUMN BEAUTY TRENDS I hate to say it but it’s nearly time to wave goodbye to summer as autumn is almost upon us. With fashion week having been and gone some of the top make up trends for next season have been revealed so let’s take a peek to ensure you look awesome this autumn…

Severe eyebrows in the style of Cara Delevigne are here to stay as showcased by many of the designers including Jean Paul Gaultier. They help to frame faces and compliment fresh, healthy looking skin.

Getting the perfect eyebrows can be a hairy business though but luckily Paul & Joe Beaute are here to help. Definition is key so I recommend their Definition Brush to help groom your brows. I always find that a powder works better than a pencil as you get a softer look. Available in two shades; light and medium, their Eyebrow Powder is ‘eye’ deal for emphasizing and filling in any gaps.

Raw, natural beauty also seemed to be a strong theme with barely there make up looks being popular. It’s all about glowing, highlighted skin and clever sculpting for that perfect pared down look. Try Benefit’s High Beam highlighter for a girly glow. This pink highlighter with a silver shimmer is perfect

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for any skin tone especially pale skinned girls and it looks so pretty when the light catches it.

Then there’s Topshop’s The Face Collection, available from October, which has been created to give the ‘no make up’ effect. Featuring primers, foundations and concealers the products all have skin tone adapting formulas.

It’s 100% all about the eyes for autumn/winter 2014 so look away now lipstick fans! From metallic eyeshadows to bold blue hues, whatever you choose just make sure all attention is on your peepers. Who’d have thought blue eye shadow would make a comeback? Not me, but Dior, Burberry and Kenzo certainly disagree as they showcased shades of sapphire, azure and cobalt. If you’re feeling brave and ready to embrace colour, now is the time. Max Factor Wild Shadow Pot in Sapphire Rage will give you a fierce shot of colour and has great staying power. Apply wet for a more intense hit of colour.

Metallic make up has never been bolder.

Follow this metallic trend and you’ll

definitely be fashion forward. This glittering trend is not only for eyes but lips and face too. Metallic is everywhere and once again Topshop is there to help you showcase this 1980’s inspired trend. They’ve opted for wearable metallic shades like rose gold and silver pink. Their blendable Metallic Cream blush comes in 2 shades; Pulse (rose gold) and Aorta (mauve pink) but it’s the Metallic Nail Polishes that are the molten of the collection. There are four colours to choose from but at only £6 each why not go for gold and get them all?

BACK TO UNI BUDGET BEAUTY BUYS Make your student loan go further with these great little beauty bargains.

Feel refreshed after a long day’s study with Treacle Moon Cool Melon Fresca Bath and Shower Gel, just £2.99. Their Raspberry Kiss Body Butter smells good enough to eat (but don’t!) and My Coconut Island Hand Wash, £2.49 will remind you of your holidays.

The stress of a new term can play havoc with your skin so take care of it with Pro Formula Hydrating Face Wash, £1.50; Hydrating Night Cream, £3 and Hydrating Cleansing Wipes, £2.

The younger you start looking after your skin and getting into a good routine the better.

And then there are the essentials…

Tesco Sensitive Toothpaste, 65p; Pro Formula Deodorant, £1.25 and Pro Formula Satin Smooth 5 Blade Razor and Replacement Cartridge, £5. At these prices you’ll have no excuses.

The above products are available in Tesco stores and online at www.tesco.com/beauty.

Lush are also good for quality products but at affordable prices.

If it’s your first term at Uni then this might come in handy – Lip Service lip balm, £5.75. Kiss goodbye to dry, parched lips and enjoy a full lip service thanks to a combination of beeswax, shea butter and apricot kernel oil.

Rather have an extra half hour in bed before your lecture?

Not a problem with their No Drought Dry Shampoo, £3.75. With oil absorbing powders this instantly refreshes hair without water. Hair is left looking matte and clean without any dustiness. Simply massage into your scalp and through your hair then brush out. Voila!

SOMETHING FOR THE BOYS Male grooming brand Bulldog Skincare for Men has added two new products to its award winning range; Original and Sensitive After Shave Balms available exclusively at Boots.

Both balms, £5.49, help soothe and calm the skin after shaving. With rosehip oil to moisturise, cucumber oil to soothe, chamomile extract to calm and green tea extract as an antioxidant these brilliant balms really are the dogs.

The Original After Shave Balm is scented with Bulldog’s signature blend of eight essential oils including Bergamot and Vetiver.

Whilst the sensitive balm features a light yet masculine fragrance of patchouli & cedarwood oils.

Not only do these balms do the job with no fuss but they’re body friendly containing only natural ingredients. Free from parabens, artificial colours and synthetic fragrances, these products are not only good for your skin but good for the environment too.

So put down the soap and water and get your face a new best friend with Bulldog.

WeLL Time for a ‘change’…

Being with Karen Devine

transition or a passage through which the woman is no longer just a member of the community but now the ‘spiritual elder’, they are the wise ones that can now lead the rest of the community.

However, here in the west the menopause creates such powerful and often sudden symptoms mentally, emotionally and physically it is hardly likely to be seen as any celebration, far from it and depending on factors such as past and current lifestyle, genetics /epigenetics and outlook on life, symptoms vary greatly.

Whilst it’s common for many to take various prescribed hormones and for some it is a lifeline, we may be able to make changes to our diet and lifestyle that balance hormones more gradually and naturally or at least give this avenue some exploration before dismissing it.

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ife itself is in constant change, as we enter our autumn time, change can be seen in all its splendour in the colours of the trees, the sky and the sun as we start to embrace a new time of year.

Like the seasons we too are also a dynamic expression of life.

Menopause is one such life change for a woman, now before you turn the page at this point thinking ‘well that’s a long way off for me’, let me say this – ‘what you do today will affect you tomorrow’. If you are knowingly eating the wrong foods, living a life that is opposing health then you may find that when change comes you have very little resilience and energy to deal with the shift.

Hormones are chemical messengers that communicate to the whole of the body but they are incredibly delicate and influenced by the environment and what we put into our body. They determine our physical, psychological and emotional states. When they are out of balance (at any age) we can notice physical symptoms with our monthly cycle, fertility issues, as well as our mental thinking, creativity, it can affect our confidence and self-esteem.

Menopause in many indigenous cultures is seen as a

It can be seen as the start of a lifelong healthy transition to a new way of supporting health physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually as hormones are the chemical messengers that influence all these levels.

Menopause is natural but when we’re out of balance, toxic, exhausted, demineralised, acidic and not living our life according to nature’s laws, we are more likely to see the body screaming back at us with symptoms such as hot sweats, fatigue, tearfulness, mood swings, depression, lack of creativity and power and more.

Prolonged levels of stress (our typical lifestyles) plays a vital role as the glands of stress also release our sex hormones (as well as others), when our reserves are low then you could also notice more hormonal symptoms.

However this is a part of the jigsaw and not the whole picture.

Changes and additions we need to think about are – • Reduction in stress

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• Reduction of alcohol and grains.

• Boost the friendly gut bacteria with fermented foods and/or probiotics as these guys can greatly help remove unwanted old hormones.

• Foods to include – flax seeds, more brassica veg (broccoli, cauliflower etc), leafy green veg, berries, seeds, some nuts, healthy fats and proteins – basically as natural as possible all of which deliver good levels of fibre.

• Exercise enough to avoid diminishing long term energy, get outdoors, more walks in nature, drink only fresh filtered water (not bottled).

In my opinion and in my own experience cleansing the toxic accumulation is the no.1 way to support hormones, but please don’t be fooled and buy into 3-5 day detox methods, you cannot rid anything in that time. Imagine 30, 40, 50 years of poor food choices, stress, lack of sleep, accumulated acidity then you will understand why I would make such statements. Sure you may feel better due to elimination of grains, sugars, mucous forming foods, caffeine, alcohol etc. but cleansing the body is a lifestyle change; it’s a new road to travel on where you work with nature instead of against it, listening more closely to your own personal needs.

Also, take a media detox – that includes TV, celeb mags and the like that can trigger feelings of low self esteem, as we measure ourselves against these images and feel something is wrong with us.

Explore your spirituality if you are getting a calling to understand who/what you are and why you are here that may start to open you up to your greater creative self.

You may not know who you are going to meet through this process but I am sure you are going to like her!

• Sleep – 8 hours, please do not think that your current 4-5 or even 6 hours is adequate for a body to repair and rejuvenate during the night, it is not.

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• Remove – sugar, caffeine, refined carbohydrates, along with the use of plastic wraps, bottles as these are foreign oestrogens that interfere with our own.

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It’s easy to see why this city centre salon has proved a winner.

They offer up to the minute cutting, fashion colour techniques with a Wella Master Colour Expert in salon for both ladies and gents.

you receive the best recommendation for achieving and looking after the style that you want.

They also offer Great Lengths Hair Extensions and the salon’s been awarded Silver Status by Great Lengths, plus there’s the KeraStraight Brazilian Blow Dry, SiennaX spray tan, sunbeds and gel nails.

One of the reasons for the success of Melanie Richard’s Hair Boutique is that the team really know their stuff and make sure you’re able to have the best hairdressing services and take home through continuous training from industry icons such as Sassoon’s, GHD, Matrix, Wella, and SiennaX and more.

The team at Melanie Richard’s Hair Boutique has grown in size and popularity providing a highly professional service that includes a free consultation prior to starting to work with your hair and also through their magazine work. This ensures that

The take home ranges include Moroccan oil, Wella Care & Style, Sebastian, GHD, Matrix Total Results, SiennaX and Beauty Works hair pieces so you can keep up your good ‘locks’!

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There’s everything you need at this bright, spacious city centre salon with extended opening hours on Thursday and Friday nights with different levels of stylists and text reminders for your future appointments. The relaxed atmosphere is enhanced with Spotify playlists.

Their very own free salon app is available from ITunes and Google Play so that you can collect loyalty points, receive app only offers and share with your friends.

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Dick toasts his new novel

They say you can’t judge a book by its cover and those popping to see their friendly local GP in Peterborough a few years ago may not have expected to see Dick Cartmel as a future author.

Yet here he is clutching his first published book The Richebourg Affair after taking a real change of direction.

Chatting with Dick at his book signing at the Royal Oak in Castor – one of his former patches as a GP – he’s clearly delighted with the reaction.

Local GP prescribes

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“It’s wonderful – but it was surreal when a pallet arrived on a lorry at my house with 15 boxes of my book in it!

“I’m very excited. Having changed direction 2 years ago it was the right thing to do for me.

“It's always been there, I’ve written things all my life, but I had a calling to be a doctor which was the career until my retirement. The last ten years I was beginning to think about what happened when I retired. Two days after I did so I was en route to NuitsSaint-Georges in France to try to create a story around the character of Chief Inspector Truchaud who’d come to me about 5 years previously, in a café in Nuits. That café features quite heavily.”

He describes the story as a ‘cosy crime thriller' similar to the likes of Martin Walker (who sets his books in the Dordogne) or Simon Brett who sets his in a small village on the Sussex coast.

“I specifically picked those writers as their books too have a major sense of place, and the local geography is an important character in the book in its own right.

“The character Truchaud was born in Burgundy but joined the police. Some 20+ years later his elder brother who still makes wine in Burgundy, dies suddenly, and Truchaud takes compassionate leave to support his family. When he’s trying to find out about the last vat of wine his brother made, he comes across a body… and it gets more complicated from there.

Do you want me to spoil it for you?”

Not at all as I’m only half way through it!

Dick is a real wine connoisseur so it’s no surprise this is such a big theme in his book.

“I wanted to read a detective story set in Burgundy about the Vignerons,” he explains, “and I couldn't find one so I wrote it. The inspiration comes from the people there I know, and the wine they make.”

Dick’s already written a sequel and has started on the third book of the trilogy.

Dick’s cousin reads a chapter at the launch

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However there is also a completely different, contemporary style book currently being edited about a

dysfunctional Peterborough which he describes as “fiction but based on gritty reality, with some very nasty bits!”

Although the success of the likes of JK Rowling is rare, many people think they’ve got a book up their sleeve so what’s the best advice to any other potential local authors out there?

“Just write it!” says Dick. “But you do need someone to hold your hand.”

Dick was helped immensely by Sarah Williams from The Book Consultancy which offers support, coaching, editing and publishing guidance.

Sarah says – “If you don’t have somebody encouraging you and judging you then the result isn’t going to sell. What you need is a team to support you. You can’t do it on your own.

“If you’re writing because you want to and have something to tell other people then somebody, somewhere will want to read it.”

The Richebourg Affair by R.M. Cartmel is available now from Crime Scene Books RRP £7.99.

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This month sees the return of Gags on the Green at the Bluebell in Werrington with some of the top acts from the north of England.

Opening act, Lou Conran has appeared in various guises on tele and in the theatre. Next up will be Will Duggan, another Northerner with many years experience, followed by newcomer Bruno Mysaka-reder. The headliner is Vince Atta a one time winner of the much-coveted 'City Life Comedian of the Year' Award. Previous recipients include Peter Kay, Caroline Aherne & Jason Manford. The guest MC for the evening will be the inimitable Harriet Dyer who regularly performs at clubs and festivals all over the country.

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The new season at the Red Hall in Bourne kicks off with Dominic Woodward, Christian Reilly and Tony Jameson with compere Ben Murray. Doors open at 7.30pm, show starts at 8.30pm and tickets are £10 in advance on www.funhousecomedy.co.uk

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The regular Key comedy nights in the Studio resume in September in style with Irish comedian Keith Farnan who’s performed as a standup all over the world. Tickets are £9 in advance (£11 on the door). Box office: 01733 207239.

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The long running and ever popular Cresset Comedy Club returns with Dave Fulton, Dave Johns, Mark Palmer, Jeremy O’Donnell later this month!

Expect razor sharp wit from American headliner Dave Fulton who’s supported both Michael McIntyre and Jack Dee.

Ticket price £13 (face value £11.50). Book office: 01733 265705.

PAUL CHOWDHRY - PC'S WORLD

A few weeks ago when Robin Williams died, my brain didn't go straight to remembering him in Mrs Doubtfire, Good Will Hunting or Good Morning Vietnam. Before it got to them via Dead Poets Society, Hook, Aladdin and repeats of Mork & Mindy on C4, it went straight to the part of my brain that remembered a school half-term holiday of over 20 years ago. The sadness of his untimely death mixed with the joy of remembering a long forgotten comedy film he was in from 1986 that me and my mate Stu watched called Club Paradise. It made me laugh then, and it still does thinking about it now.

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Host of Channel 4’s Stand Up For The Week and star of BBC1’s Live at the Apollo, Paul Chowdhry is back in 2014 with his biggest tour to date and is heading for the Key Theatre. The Lafta funniest stand-up award winner of 2013 tackles everything borderline within the human psyche. PC may be his initials, but the relentless world he lives in definitely isn’t. Paul tackles hard-hitting subjects like the fine art of attracting a woman, jokes cut from his TV appearances, homosexuality, nonexistent customer services and the now infamous 1980s. Strictly 16+ only. Box office: 01733 207239.

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filled brain had completely forgotten to remind me for nearly 20 years about it! Too busy trying to keep track of all the PINs, passwords and user IDs I need to know, but how did I ever forget Robin Williams' character trying to run a run-down holiday resort in the Caribbean?! What's there not to love about that!

Especially when Eugene Levy and Rick Moranis arrive intent on pulling every woman they meet (SPOILER ALERT: They don't).

Anyway, Club Paradise never seems to have been shown on TV and for some reason is not readily available for £3.99 on Amazon like most of his films – but perhaps posthumously it'll get a DVD and Blu-Ray re-release and

you'll be able to judge whether it was as funny as I remember it.

One thing that definitely shows his comedic brilliance is his stand up.

One of his last ever recorded performances was on a TV show called Set List on Sky Atlantic in 2012 which they've been repeating (also on YouTube). It shows all his improvisational comedic skills, quicksilver wit, and the speed his mind could work at as a screen behind him flashes up topics he's never been shown before and he has to create a routine around it. Robin Williams was a true master of his art and O Captain, Our Captain we salute you.

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The Funhouse team return to North Street Bar following the summer break, with a top line up of five acts headlined by Johnny Awsum and Scott Bennett. Advance tickets are only £7.50 available through the Funhouse website, and include complimentary nibbles. www.funhousecomedy.co.uk

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When you talk about football it’s hard to avoid envying the glamour involved but this month we look into one of the most important yet un-glamorous roles up for grabs at a football club, the kit man! This person ensures the players have a clean kit to play in on a Saturday afternoon, think that’s it? Think again…

When you were offered the job of kit man, I am guessing it was an easy decision?

“In my previous employment, I’d been there for over nine years so it was a big decision to leave, but it was an opportunity I couldn’t turn down.”

What does the kit man role entail?

“It isn’t all glamour believe me. It involves a lot of washing for a start. I think everyone would expect that to play a big part in the role!”

Were you this domesticated at home prior to starting here?

Dan Wood is living the dream as Peterborough United Kit Man, a Posh fan since the age of 6 and now a huge cog in the football club ensuring his team are set for the 90 minutes ahead.

What’s it like being the kit man for Peterborough United Football Club?

“I’ve supported the club since I was sixyears-old, so to be in and around the dressing room is really something you can’t buy. Every day is different. It is great to be so involved. It was my Dad that got me into supporting Posh and I just carried it on from there.”

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“I have to be honest, I didn’t do a lot of washing at home prior to joining, but you soon get to grips with it. It is all about being organised. I am certainly a bit more domesticated at home now though, although my wife won’t claim that (laughs). I think the role has helped me become a bit more organised in everyday life.”

What are the players like, are they demanding?

“My ideal scenario on a match day is that no player asks me for anything because it means I have done my job. Each player has got their own routine, things they like,

things they don’t. When I first started in the role, I made a point of doing a bit of networking, speaking to other kit men from other clubs and finding out how it works at their club. There is actually a private group on Facebook for Football League kit men.”

A bit like the Masons? (laughs) “Yes a bit like the Masons, but it’s great for advice. They are all really nice guys and they have certainly helped me progress in my role.”

What is the most difficult part of being a kit man?

“I think the most difficult part is the hours.

We sometimes travel three or four hours a day before a game but it’s all part of the job. Our third kit is white so I think most people who wash kit will sympathise when it’s a wet, muddy pitch, this can be a challenge (laughs) – that is just one of those things. On the opening day at Rochdale, Jack Baldwin broke his nose and we actually went through four shirts, a first for me. Each player has two sets of everything. Some players will wear a different shirt in the second half. As a kit man, it is best to be prepared, so I try and pack everything.”

Do you prefer home games or away games?

“I like going to the different grounds. I have been to 65 now as a supporter and a kit man. Some grounds’ dressing rooms are tiny, some are superb. MK Dons have an unbelievable dressing room.”

What’s been the stand out for you so far as a kit man?

“Working at Wembley was a boyhood dream. I was never going to be good enough to be a footballer and play at Wembley so to be able to tick that off is a great feeling.”

How does a normal Saturday match day at London Road go?

“I’d set everything up the day before, as in hanging the shirts up. I never find out the squad until the Friday so that afternoon I will have all the shirts out. I will come in at 10am on a Saturday. The other team staff turn up at 10.30am. I have a quick chat with the opposing kit man and our team turn up at 1pm. During the game, I need to be close to the dugout. If we need blood shirts, I am on hand. After the game, it’s a case of getting all the washing back in and getting it into the machines. The warm-up kit can be washed during the game. It takes around 45 minutes per cycle.”

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

If you have caught local 1950s rock and roll band Rocket ’57 in action you’ll have seen singer/guitarist Claude Domino out front, making lots of noise with electric guitars.

Now, as regular visitors to Mama Liz’s in Stamford will already know, he’s showing a gentler side with a series of acoustic shows dedicated to songs by some of the finest writers from the past century or so of popular music.

Claude explains the concept: “Over the series of shows, I’m playing songs by 50 of my favourite songwriters, with two songs by each writer. Each show features ten writers, so that’s 20 songs per show. It started at Mama Liz’s in July and the next show is on Sunday September 28.”

So what prompted him to do it?

“With Rocket ’57 we’ve built up a large playlist of Rock n Roll songs and the gigs prove very popular and we all hope they will continue to be. At the same time, I felt I wanted to challenge myself to do other genres of music whilst at the same time, making it even more variable with the use of acoustic guitar.”

open it to a wider audience having used The Royal British Legion predominantly in the past.”

Past ‘Dedications’ have been honoured by an appearance by Phil Lynott's mother, Philomena Lynott making the trip from Dublin as special guest and Philomena will be in attendance once again as the show raises funds for The Roisin Dubh Trust, which was set up in memory of Philip Lynott. Last year’s show raised over £1,000 and those funds raised over the years have helped underprivileged children in Ireland and help support mothers who’ve lost their children at an early age.

Also, a proportion of the funds helped towards the statue of Phil Lynott, which has now become a major tourist attraction in Dublin city centre and joins an exclusive top 10 of statues around the world in memory of rock stars including Freddie Mercury and Elvis Presley.

This year’s Dedication night once again produces a very strong line up. The four bands taking the stage are, Rapture, Faster Muttley, The Rocket Dogs, (Special guests) and headline band Lizzy on The Loose who’ll play a full Thin Lizzy set.

It’s nearly time for ‘Dedication 11’, the annual event which pays homage to rock legend Phil Lynott and Thin Lizzy. But this year the venue is in New England at The Peterborough Sports and Leisure Club.

Local band promoter Terry Narraine, who’s a massive Thin Lizzy fan himself, organises the evening and explained the reason for the change: “This year I’ve been approached by Peterborough Sports and Leisure Club on Lincoln Road to move the show to them which will bring the show to a different part of the city and

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There’ll be a raffle of Phil Lynott/Thin Lizzy memorabilia with the main raffle prize being a guitar signed by Philomena.

It promises to be a great night at a new venue and is already attracting a lot of interest.

You can pay on the night of October 4 at Peterborough Sports and Leisure Club, but as ticket sales are going very well, you can reserve yours by phoning Terry Narraine on 07796 250071.

And he tells me you can expect a wide variety of tunes – “These acoustic shows feature a greater variety of styles. In July, for example, there were songs by people as diverse as Cole Porter, Bruce Springsteen, ABBA and Smokey Robinson. It’s also exciting because half of the songs are new to me performance wise.”

Any clues on what we can expect in the September gig?

“Not all decided yet, but I can tell you that it will include some material from Carole King, who I think is without question one of the greatest songwriters of all time.”

At each show Claude will be joined by some friends from the local music scene, including Rocket ’57 drummer Lorretta Black.

Meanwhile Rocket ’57’s gigs continue with their next appearance at The Masons Arms in Bourne on September 5.

Claude Domino and friends are at Mama Liz’s in Stamford on September 28, from 4pm-6m. Visit www.rocket57.net/2by50 for more details.

On a visit recently to Thorney Golf and Leisure Centre, I noticed that they’re starting to bring some music to the club. The Clubhouse (The 19th Hole) has a large room which is capable of staging many different shows. And they have two shows which are bound to interest local soul fans.

Firstly, they have local favourites Motor City Vipers appearing on October 25. This is a chance to see the band in what has undoubtedly been their best year so far, recently topped by being the Saturday headline act at The Peterborough Beer Festival.

On Saturday October 4 there’s a real treat with a party night starring the Don’t Tell a Soul duo in what looks like a cabaret style show where you have a luxury buffet included in the ticket price and have your own seat to watch the show. Dancing of course will be catered for!

The Don’t Tell a Soul duo feature the very popular Peter Jay who’s entertained a host of audiences in the area with his own unique style.

Peter is very suited to this style of show and having seen him a number of times myself, he’s never failed to entertain.

Appearing with Peter is Della who’s also earned a high reputation in the local area performing her soul act. Both will do solo sessions as well as their duo performance.

The organisers have also attracted soul legend Freddie Hall. Freddie enjoys singing jazz standards, blues, Motown and soul. His style of music has been influenced by the likes of Nat King Cole, The Temptations (whom he sang with in Orlando), Ray Charles and Van Morrison.

I understand that tickets for both shows are selling well, so if you want to reserve tickets for either phone The 19th Hole at Thorney on 01733 271218.

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thinK FLoyD @ the Key Think Floyd are returning to the Key Theatre on Sunday September 14. I’ve seen the band a few times myself, including once in the intimate atmosphere of the Key, and they’re always very impressive.

Pink Floyd were always renowned for a big performance on stage and, with their latest show, Think Floyd have managed to faithfully recreate all the atmosphere and visual magnitude of Pink Floyd live on stage. However to achieve the accolade of being commonly regarded as the UK’s finest tribute to Pink Floyd, the band need to be of an incredibly high standard to replicate the complex music of the originals and this group of talented musicians achieve that every time I see them.

The Think Floyd production for 2014 features the whole range of classic Pink Floyd from early Syd Barrett, through Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here to The Division Bell.

A look at the Vivacity website shows the popularity of Think Floyd and there are limited seats available for this gig.

To book yours go to www.vivacity-peterborough.com or call 01733 207239.

LARRy MiLLeR LiVe And he’s achieved a lot of what he set out to do. His engaging personality brings a dimension of showmanship to his performances which show his true versatility featuring music ranging from blues to heavy rock, and is highly respected within the music industry by fellow artists.

If, like me, you marvel at skilful guitarists, I recommend you visit Stamford Corn Exchange on Friday September 19.

Appearing there, as part of his UK tour is the legendary Larry Miller.

Larry is influenced by some of the guitar greats – Jimi Hendrix, Rory Gallagher, Johnny Winter, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Gary Moore and reveals: "For me, my moment of inspiration was seeing Rory Gallagher live, I had never experienced anything like it. So loud, so gloriously on the edge of total mayhem, yet Rory was still totally in control. How could I not do this too! Like Rory I'd work under my own name, with a band. I'd do all the writing, singing, producing, playing and leading."

Larry’s released six albums, all of which have had critical acclaim. The latest being Unfinished Business which has had rave reviews. One journalist in his review stated – ‘Unfinished Business is the business’ and Classic Rock magazine wrote a glowing review of the album, giving it a top five star rating asking – ‘Why isn't he a superstar?’

Lizzy on the Loose

You’ll probably have seen local band The Tunnel belting out some great covers at various venues across the city but did you know they also appear in another guise?

As a side project they formed Lizzy On The Loose playing songs from the vast back catalogue of the Thin Lizzy legacy. They formed in 2013 to play a one off show as a tribute to Phil Lynott. However, Lizzy On The Loose is now overtaking The Tunnel as the band to see!

James Grace-Caswell told ESP – “Collectively we've played Lizzy songs in other bands for longer than any of us would care to admit and have played on stage with Philomena Lynott on more than one occasion.”

This is a tribute to the music of Thin Lizzy and it’s played with passion and power. The band consists of the twin guitars of Bill Selcraig and Simon French with the solid rhythm of James Grace-Caswell on bass and Paul Quinlan on drums.

Bill says – “This is a tribute not looking to imitate Thin Lizzy but to play the songs with passion as heard on the original versions.”

The answer to that is maybe because he won’t compromise his performances for fame.

As with Thin Lizzy it is all about the live performance for the Peterborough lads and they pull it off well, from the unmistakable opening of Jailbreak through to the rousing encore of Black Rose, Lizzy on the Loose give a full on live and dangerous performance!

When asked to name his favourite guitar great, Larry nominates Rory Gallagher, and many critics compare his style to Rory’s.

A night with Lizzy on the Loose is not to be missed for all fans of rock music in a time when it was ‘classic’ rock! You can catch them live this month on Thursday September 4 at the Solstice, Friday September 5 at The Green Man in Stamford, Friday September 26 at The Dragon in Werrington and next month on October 4 at the Dedication 11 night featured left.

The most famous name in the world in amplification is Marshall, and it is a huge mark of respect to Larry that he is sponsored by Marshall. They only sponsor guitarists who can show off their world beating equipment to its full potential.

Larry Miller is at Stamford Corn Exchange on September 19. Box office: 01780 766455.

Then there’s another biggie for the band with The Highway to Hell’oween triple bill at The South Grove Centre along with Blag Sabbath and Let There B/DC on November 1.

The guys are currently taking bookings for 2015, so head over to their contacts page and get in touch if you want to bring Lizzy On The Loose to a venue near you. http://lizzyontheloose.bandzoogle.com

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After a venue refurbishment Edward’s is set to return to the forefront of Peterborough club culture with a stylish and innovative new look. Edward’s transformation was revealed on Friday August 22 and they have some great events lined up to showcase the new venue.

ThrowBack is a night dedicated to your favourite forgotten about anthems & classics, those nostalgic tunes you used to love and request week in and week out but have slowly forgotten about over the years! Join the ThrowBack team on Friday September 19 in Edwards & Flares, Edwards focuses on all the house, garage and RnB whilst Flares brings the ultimate party atmosphere! Head down and grab one of the latest ThrowBack mixtapes for FREE from the DJ Box. Check the facebook page for some helpful reminders to get you in the mood for the night and photos from previous events!

Go and check out the new Edward’s and their amazing cocktail menu, 2 for 1 cocktails all day every day is not to be missed.

To book VIP in one of their amazing new booths please text/call 07925 958898 or email efrbookings@gmail.com

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YOYO EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT Mixology bring us an exclusive this month with Moullinex & Danielle Moore (Crazy P) hitting Red Room on Friday September 26!

If there’s an underlying trait in all good music, it must be its ability to cross boundaries between genres & dance floors. Enter Moullinex, Munich-based Luis Clara Gomes.

Born in a small countryside town in Portugal, Moullinex has remixed for artists such as Cut Copy, Sebastien Tellier, and prestigious indie labels Kitsuné, Modular, Gomma and Compost.

Recent releases such as Love Magnetic capture the sound of Moullinex with a wash of euphoric synths and nu-disco melodies.

Teaming up with Royksopp & Robyn on Do It Again, his use of euphoric, eerie synths is prevalent once more. The remix has been a phenomenal success with over 400k Soundcloud listens in the space of 2 months.

With one of the best live dance music shows on the planet, Crazy P have been leaving their mark on the landscape of British dance music for the last 18 years. We’ve had the pleasure of Ron Basejam sending Red Room into a frenzy of excitement and audible delight back in 2012. Now they welcome lead vocalist, Danielle Moore to the DJ fore of Mixology.

Danielle’s vocals are some of the most recognisable and absorbing in the industry.

Tracks such as Open for Service, Heartbreaker, Eruption and PBR Streetgang’s production C with No Name showcase the soulful tones of the Crazy P lead. Expect an eclectic mix of Balearic vibes, discoid magic and 90s Mancunian acid.

September’s Mixology will lead you into the small hours with their concoction of cosmic disco, soul and acid house sounds. It’s a Mixology not to be missed. See you at the front!

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Bringing the biggest Thursday night every week to Peterborough, YoYo is always packed full of events, giveaways and competitions.

Kick start the night with £1 premium drinks from 10.30pm, YoYo resident DJ’s will be playing a massive mixture of house, dance, hip hop, RnB, trap, cheese, indie and party right through till 4am.

A whole host of events are lined up for September including the After Party, Student Send Off and the UV Glow Party! Head on over to facebook.com/yoyoclubnights to keep up to date with what’s going on.

INTRO @ SOLGARDEN Every Thursday join the free Terrace Party at Solgarden outdoor at the Solstice on Northminster. Check out the great new Cargo bar while you enjoy the tunes with DJ Russell James & Friends keeping you entertained from 9pm-2am.

NO DIGGITY @ RED ROOM A brand new RnB night is coming to the Red Room on Friday September 12 with resident DJ’s Nick T, AJ and guests. They’ll be playing the finest old skool and new skool urban music from 10pm till 4am.

Jump on the guest list now by texting ‘No Diggity + your full name’ to 07411 258999 for your chance to win a free booth!

Free CD giveaway on the night... and the No Diggity photographer catching all the action.

Check out the event on the Facebook page, Facebook.com/NoDiggityClubNight

seeing. Stand up Carl Cox, Ricardo Villalobos, Sven Vath, Richie Hawtin, Sasha, Marco Carola and many more.

His lust for electronic music as a producer, promoter, DJ, record label owner and music enthusiast is stronger than ever. There are few who balance musical maturity with an exciting creative edge. The man remains an unstoppable juggernaut of electronic music.

Intro terrace pre-party at SolGarden with Martin Smith & friends 6pm – 10pm Then it’s Yousef, Russell James & friends from 10pm – 4am .

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Influence returns Friday October 3 with the third instalment of this hugely successful new brand, at Attica VIP!

MENAGE A TROIS SUMMER CLOSING PARTY

Headlining this event is the one and only, Dan Stone (Anjunabeats/Enhanced).

Menage a Trois brings a celebration of summer 2014 with their next event on Friday September 5 at Edward’s, Flares and Red Room. In a freshly refurbished Edwards, the Menage resident DJ’s will be playing a mash up of the biggest hits and the anthems that made your summer what it was!

Flares plays host to the ultimate party destination whilst Red Room brings you everything and anything urban. On this night you can get access to all three rooms for just one price, five Menage resident DJ’s will be on hand mixing up the tunes all night with Phil on the sax live in Edwards. Grab a glass of complimentary champagne if you’re one of the first 100 guests through Edward’s door, then stand in front of the huge Menage backdrop and grab a picture with your friends by their official photographer. To find out more visit Facebook.com/menagenights and check out up and coming events, special competitions and prizes and event photos.

HOUSE PROUD PRESENTS YOUSEF Radius is the place to be on Saturday September 20 as House Proud bring us Yousef.

You can't discuss Yousef and not mention his world-renowned club event, Circus. Now proudly in its second decade of activity, it’s become one of the most important soirees of its kind in Europe, patenting a formula that combines the established alongside the future stars of the underground. As well as putting on every icon in the industry worth

His uplifting, euphoric sound has attracted support from Above & Beyond, Armin Van Buuren, Paul Van Dyk & all the major players, gaining him an ever-growing fanbase across the world.

He’s taken his style of big room, floor filling trance to club nights up and down the UK including Ministry of Sound, Gatecrasher, Passion, Off The Rails and now Influence!

Joining Dan, is the hugely talented Mike Beaumont (OTR), plus the usual residents of S.W.A.P, Bricey & Neil Bamford! Expect high quality production, drink promotions and superb music! It’s on from 10pm – 5am.

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FADED IN GHOST A brand new weekly event is coming to Ghost. From September 5 Fridays are Faded!

Playing the best RnB, hip hop, bashment and afrobeats from 11pm until 5am every single week, launching with Wiley’s Official Tour DJ Russke alongside Cambridge’s finest DJ Push & Lil’ Dave. Guestlist is just £3 before 1am, for more info search FridaysAreFaded on Facebook.

LEWIS BLOOR FROM TOWIE IN HALO Lewis Bloor from The Only Way Is Essex hosts Lipstick in Halo on Friday September 5. Join the guestlist now to get a free 6 minute sun bed session courtesy of The Tanning Shop, plus grab your ladies pass for half price drinks all night long! Just text HALO LIPSTICK + FULL NAME to 87202 to join the guestlist.

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TUE SEP 2

ACOUSTIC SESSION WITH AIN'T MISBEHAVIN The Railway, Ramsey

ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC Millstone Inn, Barnack STACEY & DAVE'S OPEN MIC The Dragon, Werrington

CODE RED The Stage, Market Deeping CUTTIN LOOSE The Golden Fleece, Stamford THU AUG 28 FACINATION OPEN MIC NIGHT The Ploughman, WITH DAVE B Werrington The Cherry Tree, GRUMPY OLD MEN Oundle Road The Bluebell, Dogsthorpe FRI AUG 29 HARKBACK ACOUSTIC SESSION Ebeneezers, Woodston WITH DAVE & PHIL HEARTBREAKER The Boat Inn, Whittlesey The Swiss Cottage, AGI JAROCKA Woodston North Street Bar, IRON FIST Peterborough Iron Horse Ranch, BLACKOUT UK Market Deeping The Crown, Lincoln Road LET THERE B/DC CUTTIN LOOSE The Cherry Tree, The Masons Arms, Bourne Oundle Road JIMMY DOHERTY LIVE BANDS Charters, Town Bridge Lincoln Drill Hall, Spalding JOE SOLO Rustic Wine Bar, MAIN STREET Market Deeping The Straw Bear, Whittlesey JOHN & FRIENDS (COLLABORATORS) NIGHTBIRDS MD Cafe, Laxton Square Parkway Club, Maskew Avenue JUNK PUPPETS The Heron, Stanground, SCOOTED N BOOTED United Services Club, LIVE BANDS March Music on the Marketplace, Spalding SOUL RUNNERS The Cock Inn, Werrington NEW GENERATION CRASH AND BURN THE DELTAPHONICS The Fayre Spot, Bretton North Street Bar, Peterborough RED COW DOWN + SUPPORT THE MOJO SLIDE The Met Lounge, North Street Bar, Bridge Street North Street STONE PONY THE OVERDUBS The Cherry Tree, Tallington Caravan Park, Oundle Road Tallington TALLAWAH SUN AUG 31 The Peacock, London Road JIMMY DOHERTY THE 707 The Crown, Lincoln Road The Ostrich, North Street RAMSHACKLE THE ELEMENTS SERENADE The Cock Inn, Werrington Music Festival, Water Newton THE GANGSTERS The Dragon, Werrington ROBERT DAVIES Parkway Club, THE LAZOONS Hole in the Wall, Stamford Maskew Avenue SHADES OF GREEN THE STEREDENTS Central Park, Peterborough The Blue Boar, Eye TALLAWAH THE WOTTINGERS Charters, Town Bridge The Swiss Cottage, Woodston THE FEDZ The Punchbowl, Spalding TWENTY4 The Golden Fleece, TOY SPARROWS Stamford Palmerston Arms, Woodston SAT AUG 30 BLACKOUT UK The Harrier, Gunthorpe BLUE HAZE The Ivy Leaf Club, Whittlesey

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MON SEP 1 BON ROGERS UNPLUGGED Charters, Town Bridge

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THU SEP 4

VELVET ACOUSTIC + MARCEL PLEASANCE + FLASHBACK PHOTOGRAPH Peterborough Arts Festival, Peterborough

SUN SEP 7

28BOULEVARD + SUBWAY 77 + THE AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' ISLANDERS + THE Mama Liz's, Stamford COLLABORATORS + LIZZY ON THE LOOSE The Solstice, Northminster HOLLY & CONOR +ABI + HAYLIE MAE + SHADES OF GREEN NOMADS AND The Coalheavers Arms, FLOWERS + MORE Fletton Town Centre, Whittlesey FRI SEP 5 CHARITY MUSIC DAY The Cherry Tree, 101 PROOF Oundle Road The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road MOONY + KERRY DEVINE + ISIAH + CJ HATT TRIO TOMMY LOOSE + The Heron, Stanground DAVID PLEASANCE + LET THERE B/DC OAKLEAS RISE + The Cock Inn, Werrington TOM FOX St. Peters Road, LIZZY ON THE LOOSE The Green Man, Stamford Peterborough OAKHAM MIC NIGHT ROCKET '57 The Masons Arms, Bourne The Brewery Tap, Westgate SHAKE HANDS ERIC RIA WOODS ACOUSTIC North Street Bar, Mama Liz's, Stamford North Street THE COLLABORATORS THE DIZZY WHITTLESEY SHOW, MISS LIZZYS Whittlesey The Swiss Cottage, Woodston TUE SEP 9 THE HIGH ROLLERS OPEN MIC WITH The Ploughman, JAMES EDMONDS Werrington The Bull, Newborough THE SOUND WED SEP 10 INJECTORS ACOUSTIC SESSION The Dragon, Werrington WITH AIN'T SAT SEP 6 MISBEHAVIN The Railway, Ramsey ADY MATTHEWS The Straw Bear, THU SEP 11 Whittlesey ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE CAPTAIN OBVIOUS 6 ACTS Charters, Town Bridge North Street Bar, FRANKLY MY DEAR North Street The Cock Inn, Werrington OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH JOHN QUINN JAMES EDMONDS AND THE DUKE The Crown, Lincoln Road Thorney Club, Thorney FRI SEP 12 KICKBACK CHILDREN OF The Cherry Tree, THE REVOLUTION Oundle Road Charters, Town Bridge LOOSE ROCKET CJ HATT Fisherman's Arms, North Street Bar, Pode Hole North Street PORKY PIG DB5 The Swiss Cottage, The Cock Inn, Werrington Woodston IRON FIST ROCKET DOGS The Cherry Tree, The Dragon, Werrington Oundle Road SKYFIGHT The Crown, Lincoln Road, LIMEHOUSE LIZZY + CUTTIN LOOSE Peterborough Corn Exchange, Bourne VELOCITY Quinns Bar, Peterborough NOISY NEIGHBOURS The Fayre Spot, Bretton

Courtyard Function Room For Hire RAMSHACKLE SERENADE The Heron, Stanground, Peterborough THE COLONELS BOOGIE BAND The Dragon, Werrington

SAT SEP 13 CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION UNPLUGGED The London Inn, Stamford GO WITH THE FLOW + THE RELICS + RETROLUX + THE GUARDS The Cock Inn, Werrington GRUMPY OLD MEN The Golden Fleece, Stamford HONEYWELL The Post Office Club, New England MOJO SLIDE North Street Bar, North Street PORKY PIG The Peacock, London Road RADIUS 45 The Angel Inn, Yarwell RAMSHACKLE SERENADE The Crown, Lincoln Road RAPTURE The Blue Boar, Eye THE GUARDS The Ploughman, Werrington THE NUGGETS Ebeneezers, Woodston THE ONE EYED CATS The Dragon, Werrington THE PULSE The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road THE RELICS The Straw Bear, Whittlesey TOM SEALS TRIO Charters, Town Bridge

The amazing Hosen Brass return for Decemberfest - reservations now being taken

TUE SEP 16

SUN SEP 21

OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH DAVE B & PHILL The Boat Inn, Whittlesey

BON & JUSTIN ACOUSTIC Charters, Town Bridge

THU SEP 18

WED SEP 24

PENNYLESS Jolly Brewer, Stamford

ACOUSTIC SESSION WITH AIN'T MISBEHAVIN The Railway, Ramsey

FRI SEP 19 CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road ELECTRIC WARRIORS The Dragon, Werrington FRONT COVER The Ploughman, Werrington HARKBACK The Cock Inn, Werrington JAMES EDMONDS North Street Bar, North Street REVOLVER The Masons Arms, Bourne THE 707 O'Neill's, Peterborough THE GANGSTERS Quinns Bar, Whittlesey THE OVERDUBS The Heron, Stanground TOM & PETE ACOUSTIC The Fayre Spot, Bretton TORI LAMOUR + SUPPORT The Met Lounge, Bridge Street VELOCITY The Crown, Peterborough

SAT SEP 20

BLACK ROSE The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road CIRCA 73 The Cock Inn, Werrington CUTTIN LOOSE The Carps, Boston FRANKLY MY DEAR The Burghley Club, SUN SEP 14 Burghley Square DENACIOUS T + TWO MAIN STREET FREE + IDENTITY The Straw Bear, CRISIS + VELVET Whittlesey ACOUSTIC RAY QUINN Key Theatre Glasshouse, Stamford Corn Exchange, The Embankment FRANKLY MY DEAR + Broad Street SKYFIGHT VINTAGE STUFF + THE ONE EYED CATS + Iron Horse Ranch, Market Deeping RAMSHACKLE SERENADE STEELYARD The Cock Inn, Werrington BLUES BAND Charters, Town Bridge SHADES OF GREEN The Woolpack, THE EXPLETIVES Stanground The Crown, Lincoln Road MON SEP 15 THE FEDZ The Dragon, Werrington SHADES OF GREEN The Golden Pheasant, Etton

THU SEP 25 OPEN MIC WITH DAVE B The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road

FRI SEP 26 ACOUSTIC SESSION WITH DAVE & PHIL The Boat Inn, Whittlesey BON & JUSTIN North Street Bar, North Street EASIER SAID The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road GROOVE CARTEL The Brewery Tap, Westgate GRUMPY OLD MEN The Crown, Lincoln Road, Peterborough LIZZY ON THE LOOSE The Dragon, Werrington MICHAEL KEITHSON + JAKE MORRELL + ALBION Voodoo Lounge, Stamford REVOLVER The Swiss Cottage, Peterborough THE 707 The Heron, Stanground, Peterborough THE GUARDS The London Inn, Stamford THE HIGH ROLLERS The Granary, Long Sutton THE INFLUENCE The Fayre Spot, Bretton THE OVERDUBS The Cock Inn, Werrington THE PURGE + HOLLOW BODIES + MY LEGACY + UNIVERSAL LAW Rumours, Grantham THE TUNNEL + CLOSED CIRCUIT The Dragon, Werrington

SAT SEP 27 GRUMPY OLD MEN The Fenman, Stanground, Peterborough JOHN & FRIENDS (COLLABORATORS) MD Cafe, Laxton Square KAMIKAZE HOTSHOTS The Straw Bear, Whittlesey

LIVE BAND North Street Bar, North Street MATT HOWARD Charters, Town Bridge PENNYLESS Crowland Abbey, Crowland RETROLUX The Swiss Cottage, Woodston REVOLVER The Golden Fleece, Stamford SWITCHBLADE The Angel Inn, Yarwell THE 707 The Peacock, London Road THE GANGSTERS New England Club, Occupation Road THE LIMIT The Cock Inn, Werrington WALK WAY The Cherry Tree, Oundle Road

SUN SEP 28 BEST OF UNPLUGGED Charters, Town Bridge CLAUDE DOMINO ACOUSTIC Mama Liz's, Stamford

MON SEP 29 SHADES OF GREEN The Golden Pheasant, Etton

FRI OCT 3 CODE RED The Cock Inn, Werrington DAN AUSTIN North Street Bar, North Street LIVE BAND The Dragon, Werrington LOOSE ROCKET The Green Man, Stamford REINSTATED Quinns Bar, Whittlesey THE LIMIT The Ploughman, Werrington THE RELICS The Ostrich, North Street