WOW What's On Where June 2011

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June 2011

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C740CA4 WOW TAKES A LOOK AT SOME OF THE LATEST THEATRICAL HIGHLIGHTS

F70C{B >= Tell Me On A SundAy unTil SATurdAy 4 June Claire Sweeney stars in Andrew lloyd Webber and don Black’s masterpiece of musical theatre. re-modelled for Claire Sweeney, and with an exclusive new song, dreams never run on Time, this is the definitive version of the classic musical featuring the title track Tell Me on A Sunday. www.royalcentrenottingham.co.uk Three SiSTerS WedneSdAy 8 June SATurdAy 11 June Three Sisters tells the tale of Olga, irina and Masha whose lives are turned upside down by the arrival of glamorous officer Veshinin in their remote town. Their eternal struggle to live and to love is charted with Chekov’s sharp eye and unfailing humanity. www.royalcentrenottingham.co.uk BiG PAnTS And BOTOX Thu 9Th Jun Barbara has just survived an eventful ‘significant’ birthday which has got her thinking about many things - not least the merits of ‘Big Pants and Botox’. Come and join her as she takes us on a hilarious, emotional, intriguing and ultimately uplifting journey. www.thecastle.org.uk

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Stella Kirby spent eight

years running away, leaving home to find her freedom as a celebrated actress. Now she has decided that the only role left to play is the prodigal daughter returned, hoping to discover herself in the warmth of ordinary life and the familiar surroundings of her childhood home.

Set in 1912, Eden End slowly exposes the cracks in the lives of a respectable North-

ern family. A poignant look back at an Edwardian age of innocence before the start of the First World War, this subtle play movingly explores the secret heartache and disappointment of ambition unfulfilled.

Charlotte Emmerson, who was recently seen as the Duchess in Laurie Sansom’s acclaimed production of The Duchess of Malfi at Royal & Derngate, takes on the role of Stella. The cast also includes Jonathan Firth as her childhood sweetheart Geoffrey Farrant.

Eden End is one of Priestley’s most heartfelt family dramas, though rarely performed, and was last seen in London in Olivier’s final season for the National Theatre at the Old Vic in 1974. In 2007 Laurie directed another forgotten gem by Priestley, The Glass Cage, at Royal & Derngate, and previously directed Priestley’s Dangerous Corner at the West Yorkshire Playhouse, and the Garrick, West End.

eden end can be seen at Royal & Derngate from Friday 3 to Saturday 25 June. Tickets – priced from £27 to £12 – can be booked by calling the Box Office on 01604 624811 or online at www.royalandderngate.co.uk.

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3am’s simple, truthful stories have been devised by a talented and adventurous company of young actors drawn from across Leicester and

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by Curve’s Young Technical Company.

Shows begin at 7.45pm.

[This show includes some strong themes and will be suitable for a 12+ audience.]

AM is at The Curve, Leicester from 23 - 26 June .

For tickets call the box office on 0116 242 3595 or visit www.curveonline.co.uk

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Six and a Half lOveS THu 9 Jun a storytelling show that charts the fortunes and misfortunes of three of the most perfect couples who ever existed in the world. ever. Three couples that would make people smile by their very presence. Only they never make it. Because sometimes even destiny isn’t enough. www.warwickartscentre. co.uk THe Wiz fri 10 – SaT 18 Jun a Super Soul Musical This is a funny, bold and iconic african-american re-telling of The Wizard Of Oz made famous by Motown Productions’ cult movie starring diana ross as dorothy, Michael Jackson as The Scarecrow and richard Pryor as The Wiz. featuring Midlands’ x-factor finalist Treyc Cohen as dorothy www.birmingham-rep.co.uk THe PiTMen PainTerS MOn 13 - SaT 18 June in 193 , a group of ashington miners hired a professor to teach an art appreciation evening class. rapidly abandoning theory in favour of practice, the pitmen began to paint. Within a few years the most avant-garde artists became their friends and their work was acquired by prestigious collections; but every day they worked, as before, down the mine. www.royalcentre-nottingham. co.uk HOrriBle HiSTOrieS ruTHleSS rOManS & aWful egyPTianS TueSday 21 June - SaTurday 25 June We all want to meet people from History - The Trouble is everyone is dead! www.royalcentre-nottingham. co.uk

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The Pirates of Penzance (JMCFSU BOE 4VMMJWBOoT GVOOJFTU DPNJD PQFSB 8TH June - 3rd July First performed in 1879 ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ is the funniest and most popular of all the comic operettas written

by Gilbert and Sullivan.

This is the hilarious tale of soft-hearted pirates, bungling policemen, a band of husband-hungry sisters, an impossibly pompous Major-General and a hopelessly moral hero.

Set them adrift on the high seas and you’ve got one of the most enchanting, funny and best loved English musicals of all time.

The show includes some of Gilbert and Sullivan’s most famous compositions including

Poor Wand’ring One, the lugubrious A Policeman’s Lot Is Not A Happy One and the tongue-twisting I Am The Very Model Of A Modern Major-General.

‘The Pirates of Penzance’ was the first production staged at Kilworth House Theatre in 2007 and received huge acclaim from its audiences: The show is once again directed by Mitch Sebastian with musical direction by Matthew Freeman - the creative team responsible for our 2007 production plus ‘Oklahoma!’, ‘Crazy For You’, ‘Guys & Dolls’ and ‘The Opera Show’.

KilWOrTH HOuSe THeaTre, Lutterworth Road, North Kilworth, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE17 6JE Box Office 01858 881939 www.kilworthhousetheatre.co.uk

Bane " IJMBSJPVT XBML PO UIF EBSL TJEF XJUI äMN OPJS TQPPG friday 1 July The one-man comedy spoof Bane comes to The Core at Corby Cube on Friday 1 July, a dark screwball comedy playing with the conventions of American film noir.

Hired hand Bruce Bane works the mean streets of pulp fiction in Joe Bone’s highoctane one-man film parody.

As he goes about his shadowy business down back alleys and eerie sidewalks, he shoots from the hip and asks questions later.

This award winning quick-fire comedy is bought to boiling point with just his body, his voice and a live guitar soundtrack from Ben Roe. Expect action drama and comedy in this potent cock-

tail, a drink best served cold as Bruce Bane turns up the heat...

Featured on Claudia Winkleman’s Art Show on BBC Radio 2, Bane is best described as a film performed by one person, with no props and set, using a live musical backing and sound effects to conjure the scene, and multiple character switching to create a filmic tapestry on stage.

Bane enjoyed a total sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2010 where it was met with a sweep of five star reviews.

Awards garnered by the show include Fringe Review’s Outstanding Theatre Award and ThreeWeeks’ Editors Choice Award.

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F70C{B >= If you only go to 20 comedy gigs this month… with DJ Fontana Thu 2 FOSTER’S COMEDY LIVE @ Highlight Comedy Leicester Fri 3 PAUL CHOWDHRY De Montfort Hall Leicester Sat 4 JIMMY CARR De Montfort Hall Leicester Thu 9 SIX AND A HALF LOVES: TERRY SAUNDERS Warwick Arts Centre Coventry MK COMEDY: ISY SUTTIE Xscape Milton Keynes Thu 9 EDINBURGH FESTIVAL PREVIEWS: ALEX HORNE, ROB DEERING The Stables Milton Keynes Fri 10 THE COMEDY CLUB Lodge Park Sports Centre Corby LAUGHING BOY COMEDY CLUB: MARLON DAVIS, IVAN BRACKENBURY, ALI COOK Core Theatre Corby

Rich vs. Rory and rockin’ retinue $PNFEZ BCPVOET XJUI UJOLMZ TPVOET Ordinarily, you might expect a hipster comedy section like this one to come down strongly in favour of a grouchy, deadpan, absurdist American who looks like a Pearl Jam roadie – especially in a vote-off between Rich Hall (for it is he) and the more mainstream, familiar comedy impressionism of Rory Bremner.

However, there are two important bonuses to Rory’s latest tour, namely Hattie Hayridge – a very cool

comedienne even without the gratuitous mention of Red Dwarf – and the highly recommended Ian Shaw, stand-up comedian turned premiere British jazz singer and pianist.

The solution to a very welcome problem: don’t miss either show.

Wed 29 RORY BREMNER & FRIENDS: RORY BREMNER, HATTIE HAYRIDGE, IAN SHAW Fri 1 Jul RICH HALL Royal & Derngate Northampton

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Sat 11 ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLD: CERI DUPREE Shearsby Bath Lutterworth Sun 12 THAT TIME OF THE MONTH COMEDY CLUB: TONY LAW The Cannon Newport Pagnell Tue 14-Sat 18 THE TOUR THAT DOESN’T TOUR TOUR - FAREWELL TOUR: PETER KAY LG Arena Birmingham

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You read it hear first (unless you’re under the age of 21, and/or spend too much of your working day surfing YouTube) – Bo Burnham is the future of American comedy, blending music, rap and comedy in irresistible chunks.

His master of internet humour is absolute, with hundreds of his ditty videos spreading

Sun 12 BO BURNHAM The Stables Milton Keynes Tue 7 Nottingham Playhouse Wed 8 The Glee Club @ The Arcadian Birmingham Wed 15 Warwick Arts Centre Coventry

like wild viruses around the world.

He’s 20 now, 18, when he first started to show up on your teenage son’s laptop. And, perhaps surprisingly, he’s even better live than on a small, fuzzy clip. “Do you like impressions?” asks Bo, a tad aggressively. “Why?” he faces down his audience, deadpan. “That was Socrates.”

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%ZMBOoT UBMFT GSPN UIF FEHF He might appear close to sozzled, about to fall in a heap, scratching his head at the absurdity of it all; but make no mistake Dylan Moran is absolutely in control, a genius of shambolic precision in his comedy.

Observations on ageing, religion, kids, and relationships intertwine with an overbearing sense of wonder. Sumptuous imagery is painted across a large fraying canvas with cruel, curmudgeonly Moranesque brush strokes.

As sharp as barbed wire.

(Okay, we nicked that bit from ‘The Scotsman’, but at least we resisted ‘The Oscar Wilde of Comedy’.)

Wed 15 EDINBURGH FESTIVAL PREVIEWS: RICHARD HERRING, CATIE WILKINS Ricoh Arena Coventry BUTTERFLY BRAIN: BARRY CRYER The Stables Milton Keynes

Thu 9 YEAH YEAH: DYLAN MORAN The Royal Centre Nottingham Wed 22-Thu 23 Alexandra Theatre Birmingham Wed 29-Thu 30 De Montfort Hall Leicester

SCREAMING BLUE MURDER COMEDY CLUB: NOEL JAMES, COLE PARKER, DAN EVANS Royal & Derngate Northampton Sun 26 THE KEN DODD HAPPINESS SHOW De Montfort Hall Leicester

Fri 1 FUNNY MAGNET: JON RICHARDSON The Stables Milton Keynes

Mon 2 PATRICK MONAHAN Canalhouse Nottingham

Wed 22 FIRING CHEESEBALLS AT A DOG: GREG DAVIES Loughborough Town Hall

Tue 28 GAVIN WEBSTER, NICK HELM, PAUL TONKINSON The Picturedrome Northampton

Thu 23 JIM SMALLMAN The Crumblin’ Cookie Leicester

Thu 30 MAGNERS FUNHOUSE COMEDY CLUB: MARC LUCERO, PAM FORD, JOE MASTERS, ALAN SEAMAN Walnut Tree Inn Northampton

Fri 24 IT’S NOT ME IT’S YOU: JON RICHARDSON Core Theatre Corby PETE FIRMAN Kettering Arts Centre, St Andrews Church Kettering

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The gigs, The groups, The goss...

F70C{B >= If you only go to 30 gigs this month… with DJ Fontana

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Thu 2 THOSE WERE THE DAYS: 1940S TO 1970S SHOW Wicksteed Park Kettering BELLE & SEBASTIAN De Montfort Hall Leicester Fri 3 KEEP IT CASH Little Theatre Leicester NEVILLE STAPLE + The Auditorium Leicester Sat 4 THE CAVERN BEATLES The Core Theatre Corby Sun 5 JACKIE LEVEN The Musician Leicester Tue 7 DAVID McALMONT Highlight Comedy Leicester Thu 9 JUDY COLLINS + SADIE JEMMETT The Stables Milton Keynes Fri 10 ALAN PRICE The Stables Milton Keynes Sat 11 PLATFORMS The Donkey Leicester BJÖRN AGAIN Burghley House Stamford Sun 12 LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO Milton Keynes Theatre Mon 13 HARLEM GOSPEL CHOIR Royal & Derngate Northampton

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SUNDAY 12 JUNE The line-up for Northampton Music Festival Sunday has now been announced, with a packed day of music and art on offer to round off Music Festival Week.

Two stages with 10 bands will fill the town with a real variety of music from midday to 10pm.

Organisers are delighted to offer a real range of local talent, from blues to rock to reggae, including a couple of real treats in the form of local band The Jets,

and the fantastic Dr. Feelgood – Britain’s Premier Rhythm & Blues Band.

Added to this is the first Art Market of the season – with over 50 art and craft stalls selling work made by brilliant local artists, jewellery, textiles, paintings, so much on offer.

Food and drink is all sorted too, with a festival bar and an array of great food stalls.

The Music Festival is shaping up to be one of the biggest events

in Northampton town this year.

In the past few weeks more and more locations in the town have been coming on board with gigs and performances for the whole festival week, in pubs, clubs and churches. See you there!

Sun 12 NORTHAMPTON MUSIC FESTIVAL SUNDAY 12.00 noon – 22.00 Northampton Market Square www. northamptonmusicfestival.com

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Wed 22 - Thu 23 June Playing two special gigs at the Stables in MK this month, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll notice that 10cc arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t appearing anywhere else in the Midlands.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an exclusive booking to chalk up, and one that will doubtless see fans travelling from all around to catch in action one of the greatest hit machines of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;70s. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re talking â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m Not In Loveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Rubber Bulletsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Donnaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Dean and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Life Is a Minestroneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;... we could go on.

Leader Graham Gouldman was an ace songwriter even

in the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;60s, lining up hits for Hermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hermits, the Yardbirds (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;No Milk Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;For Your Loveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;) and many more. Still songwriting for the band with Godley and Creme, he helms 10ccâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s live shows along with guitarist Rick Fenn, with the band since 1976, and drummer Paul Burgess who has been on board since 1977.

Wed 22-Thu 23 AN EVENING WITH 10CC The Stables, Milton Keynes

Party in the Park 'BNJMZ GSJFOEMZ GVO GFTU SaTurday 4 June A day of music on two festival stages isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only attraction at Northamptonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Party in the Park event, which also promises a funfair, stalls and sideshows in a family-friendly festival of fun.

Organisers are hoping for a crowd in excess of 10,000 people after a similar event in Stourbridge last year attracted 15,000.

Medieval jousting should prove a draw, along with Peppa Pig and Ben and Holly for the beginners â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but a packed

bill of local and national talent is at the hub of the day.

Leon Jackson is an ex-X Factor winner, Let Looseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Crazy For Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was just one of their huge chart hits, and reformed boy band 911 top the bill.

Sat 4 PARTY IN THE PARK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NORTHAMPTON: 911 + LET LOOSE + LEON JACKSON + SEAN RUMSEY + MARVELL + THE MEND + LEAH MCFALL + OF KINGS AND CAPTAINS The Racecourse Northampton

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The Signals

Sunday 12 June @ 5.30

Live at The Admiral Nelson Beer Festival.

Nelson Street, Market Harborough.

Covering hits from The Cure to The Charlatans, Killing Joke to Kings of Leon.

Entrance Free

Tue 14 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR: TONY CHRISTIE Royal & Derngate Northampton Thu 16 BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT Capital FM Arena Nottingham Fri 17 THE BLOCKHEADS Sub91 Leicester RON SEXSMITH The Assembly Leamington Spa Sat 18 PP ARNOLD The Stables Milton Keynes Sun 19 SEAN TAYLOR Leamington Peace Festival Leamington Spa Mon 20 RINGO STARR AND HIS ALL STARR BAND Symphony Hall Birmingham Tue 21 DICK GAUGHAN The Old White Hart Northampton Wed 22 THE MIDNIGHT BEAST + JOE SETZ O2 Academy Leicester 30TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT: IMAGINATION Highlight Comedy Wed 22-Thu 23 10CC The Stables Milton Keynes Thu 23 PAUL SIMON The Royal Centre Nottingham Sat 25 ELTON JOHN AND HIS BAND Northamptonshire County Cricket Club Mon 27 THIS WILL DESTROY YOU Rock City Nottingham Tue 28 TELLISON Xscape Milton Keynes PIERRE BENSUSAN The Stables Milton Keynes

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Learn to Play Day %POoU KVTU UIJOL BCPVU JU s QMBZ JU SATURDAY 18 JUNE Abc MH Music Market Harborough, in partnership with the “Music for All” charity are hosting a “learn to play” music all-day event at the Harborough Theatre on Saturday 18 June.

It’s the latest successful project from Music for All, whose mission is to make more musicians and music playing accessible to everybody.

Absolutely FREE taster lessons will be given throughout the day on acoustic and electric guitar, drums, flute, clarinet, saxophone and brass instruments by skilled players.

Matt Hankins from Abc music says, “the sessions are aimed at both new players and those returning to an instrument of any age or ability”.

Ambassadors for the Music

for All charity include Al Murray, Evelyn Glennie and Bill Bruford.

Paul McManus, chief executive of the Music Industries Association, will attend on the day.

In addition to the opportunity to try a superb Instrument helped by a teacher there will be fantastic prizes for those who participate and attend during the day. The event is supported by leading Instrument manufacturers

including Peavey and Trevor James Woodwind.

Coffee will be provided in the morning by the Kibworth WI. The sound of carnival will also come to Market Harborough as the GBRT carnival Samba band will be playing during the day outside of the theatre.

Sat 18 LEARN TO PLAY DAY Harborough Theatre Further information www.mhmusic.co.uk

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Wine, women and song /BTIWJMMF DPNFT UP UIF IJHI .JEMBOE 1MBJO FRI 10 & Sat 18 June Country classic I Walk the Line isn’t a number made famous by singer-songwriter Suzy Bogguss; but that’s the trick she’s been pulling off consistently for 20 years now, expertly treading that often deadly path between critical acclaim and commercial success. The Grammy, CMA and ACM Awards maybe speak for themselves – but it’s more rewarding to have your heartstrings tugged by Suzy’s voice and lyrics.

Gretchen Peters, meanwhile, is one of Nashville’s best contemporary songwriters, with her own hugely impressive

checklist of hits, artists who have performed her songs and Grammy nominations.

Fri 10 A NIGHT OF WINE, WOMEN & SONG: MATRACA BERG + GRETCHEN PETERS + SUZY BOGGUSS The Assembly Leamington Spa Sat 18 The Stables Milton Keynes

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One nils $VMU 64 HVJUBSJTU PO SBSF 6, UPVS WedneSday 15 June It isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t often that you get the chance to see Nils Lofgren live on these shores, but the release of a new album provides him and us with the perfect motivation. Sacred Weapon features contributions from legends Willie Nelson, David Crosby and Graham Nash â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not a bad cast list for the man who himself made his name as a 17year-old guitar virtuoso on Neil Youngâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic After The Gold Rush.

Since then Nils has played with Springsteen, Ringo Starr and Grin; but this month heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be playing back-catalogue favourites such as Take You To The Movies, Back It Up and

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Wed 15 ACOUSTIC DUO: NILS LOFGREN Royal & Derngate Northampton

Saturday 25 June When Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll Be The Day started its cascading, never-ending run of shows designed to return an audience to the halcyon days of the 1950s, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;60s and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;70s, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strange to note that it was 1986, and the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;70s werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t so very distant.

Nowadays, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a huge, ready-made audience for the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most successful touring rock â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; roll production, many of whom are reliving the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;80s and

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;90s when they first discovered this hugely entertaining, timetransporting collection of feelgood comedy routines, dance spectaculars and favourite hits â&#x20AC;&#x201C; making Trevor, Gary and the gangâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anniversary Greatest Hits production a double-whammy nostalgic night.

Sat 25 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW: THATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;LL BE THE DAY De Montfort Hall Leicester

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Sat 18 & Sun 26 June The June highlights at Joules Yard in Market Harborough include the Annie Duggan Bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s powerful, seamless mix of Country, Blues, Rock and Folk. They hail from Leicester, but Annieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rootsy, passionate voice will convince you thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leicester, Tennessee or Leicester, Colorado. Check out hwww.annduggan.co.uk â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the home of authentic blue-collar

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country blue and roadhouse rock.

Another recommended BBQ night comes up the following weekend, with Woodstockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cool harmony rock recalling Joni Mitchell and Crosby, Stills & Nash Sat 18 ANN DUGGAN BAND Sun 26 WOODSTOCK Joules Yard Market Harborough www.joulesyard.co.uk

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rotary rocks 0QFO BJS QJDOJD DPODFSU Saturday 2Nd July The Rotary Club of Market Harborough has secured The Stones tribute band to headline its Rotary Rocks concert this year. This top tribute act will be taking the crowds back to the era of rock on the 2 July in Market Harborough.

The repertoire for the show draws mainly from the songs of the 60’s and 70’s, including number one hits Brown Sugar, Jumpin’ Jack Flash and Honky Tonk Woman with the most amazing look-alike young Jagger, who sounds and moves like the man himself!

There will also be a full line up of local talent performing a wide variety of music to suit all ages including: Soul Patrol from Robert Smyth School, playing their own

exciting versions of great soul music.

Squeeze Box playing an eclectic mix of classic rock and pop which span decades and they have created a high energy live show which has delighted audiences across the UK. The Soul Specials are all previous members of the Robert Smyth School Jazz and SoulBand. They will be playing a mixture of Soul and Funk tracks new and classic.

Symington’s Recreation Ground, off St. Mary’s Road, Market Harborough Leicestershire,LE16 7DN. Pre-paid tickets Single £8 / Family £18. Tickets on the gate Single £10 / Family £22.

Bring your own picnics, gazebos and chairs. No barbecues please!!

Govannen $FMUJD GPML DPODFSU JO BJE PG 5IF 'SJFOET PG 4U %JPOZTJVT Friday 1St July Celtic folk band, Govannen, are playing at Market Harborough Rugby Club on Friday July 1st, in aid of charity. Currently with four CD’s available, including Celtic Fire, featuring fresh recordings of jigs and reels, they are in such demand that that this will be your only chance to see them in the town before the autumn.

Dan Britton, Chris Conway, Adele McMahon and Neil Rabjohn will no doubt delight on this midsummer evening with musical tributes to fairies, innkeepers and their daughters, swashbuckling highwaymen and the magic of whisky and ale, and always accompanied by good natured ramblings on

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a diversity of subjects close to their hearts. If you’ve seen them before, you’ll know Chris’s preoccupation with the dead goat in Dan’s car!

Friday 1st July, Market Harborough Rugby Club £10 Admission to include Burger or Hot Dog. Doors open 7:30pm Tickets are available from ABC Music and The St Dionysius church office, in Market Harborough.

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Fly like a bird (PJOH HMJEJOH GPS UIF äSTU UJNF QSPWFT BO VOGPSHFUUBCMF FYQFSJFODF GPS %FSFL )BNNPOE In 2005, Russell Cheatham, a member of the Gliding Centre just outside Husbands Bosworth, set a UK record by completing a 1022 km journey over the UK countryside, starting and finishing his epic journey here on the high Leicestershire plain. My own task for the day is somewhat more modest - to overcome my ridiculous paranoid fear of sitting in a tiny fibre-glass bubble half a mile up in the sky, with no means of propulsion... while achieving the ambition that has run through the mind of every daydreaming schoolkid. To be able to fly like a bird.

First I visit the huge dieselpowered drum winch at the end of the airfield and watch a glider on the end of mile-long cable lift off into the perfect blue. Sean the winchman tells me it’s the best gliding day of the year so far: cold overnight so the warm sun will now be heating the fields and creating pockets of warm air (think lava lamp!) which I’ll soon be riding.

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Fully briefed by an instructor on thermals and ratios of glider height against the distance it’s possible to soar. When we came to the safety equipment I looked at the parachutes with some concern. “No, no,” laughs Jonathan Tipler, my instructor for the day. “In 17 years of

aloft under the clouds, before demonstrating the controls and letting me repeat the excercise using joystick myself . He’s been up here thousands of times. But only now do I understand why he and all the other club members are so hooked on the sensation: it’s an unforgettable experience, catching updrafts, soaring and dipping and banking like a huge, silent albatross.

gliding I’ve never had to use the parachute.”

Jonathan shows me the instruments of the two-seater glider - variometer to tell you whether you’re travelling up or down, altimeter, compass, air speed indicator - and miraculously reads the clouds to decide where best to find thermal lift. It still comes as a bit of a shock to find that I’ll be in the front seat with Jonathan at the back.

Fully briefed and checked and the glider hooked up to a tow plane, the most amazing fairground ride of my life begins. Have you ever been on a big dipper 3,000 feet high?

It’s enough to take your breath away, watching the fields and villages become little toy models and then whole towns - “there’s Market Harborough

over there,” Jonathan tells me - no more than a spreading brick-coloured smudge three inches across.

Jonathan’s expertise is absolutely reassuring as he points out sights and explains what he’s doing to remain

The Gliding Centre, Husbands Bosworth Airfield , LE17 6JJ Trial flights and courses from £75 Booked training with free instruction by fully qualified BGA instructors www.theglidingcentre.co.uk Tel: John Olds on 01858 880521

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world’s premier Radio Control and Virtual racing destination.

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Visitors can hire RC vehicles with expert tuition, or challenge the family on the scale-model Tank Battlefield So come along to the Home of British Motorsport to test out your

skills and thrills across this 36,000 sq.ft., two-storey, topgear playground.

MOtO arena at Silverstone The Hangar, Silverstone Race Circuit, NN12 8TN Tel: 01327 855549 www.moto-arena.co.uk

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SunDay 19th June Enjoy some traditional family fun with a Father’s Day celebration at Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens on Sunday, June 19th.

There will be live music from The Kibworth Band, which is performing at Kelmarsh for the first time. The brass band, which was formed in 1905 and is now made up of 25 musicians, will entertain visitors to Kelmarsh with a range of music to suit a variety of tastes.

There will also be family fun games from 2pm to 5pm, including a treasure hunt, story-telling, garden games and a coconut shy.

General Manager Lesley Denton said: “We wanted to offer a family day that could be enjoyed by all ages and we think Kelmarsh

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is the perfect setting for families to relax, spend time together and have some fun.

“Our aim is to open Kelmarsh up more to families so that more people can see what we have on offer here. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or if you’ve been before, we’d love to see people making the most of Kelmarsh and enjoying a Father’s Day with a difference.”.

Kelmarsh Hall & Gardens, Kelmarsh, Northampton, NN6 9LY. Entry to the event is £5 including garden admission.

Lunches and light refreshments will be available in the Tea Room from 11am. For more details about events at Kelmarsh visit www.kelmarsh.com.

SunDay 26th June The Show’s main ring displays will include heavy horse displays, terrier racing, classic and vintage tractors and show jumping. There will be many equine events including gymkhanas, Equifest and BSPA qualifiers for hunters, cobs, riding, coloured horses and ponies, and mountain and moorland ponies, dressage and driven ponies. This year will be the first year of a full range of cattle showing classes and the usual sheep and goat showing will also be present. The many other attractions will include children’s fair rides, trade stands, rural crafts, a licensed bar and food outlets, a modern farming display, dog showing and a hound show.

New attractions this year will

include three major show jumping classes, cookery demonstrations and a dedicated craft tent.

The Society’s Chairman, Rupert West commented: “Our aim is raise the bar in what we can offer at Blaston Show every year. The addition of show jumping classes and other new attractions this year means we hope to attract an even wider audience. Raising as much money as we can for local charities is our ultimate aim, but it is also important that this local rural show offers a great day out for everyone”.

The 54th Blaston Show will take place on the temporary Blaston Road showground which is located between the villages of Blaston and Slawston in Leicestershire.

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Just one problem: when Richard from Canoe2 came to pick us up in his Land Rover, he mentioned that the next stretch of river out toward Oundle and on to Peterborough was, if anything, even more serene and beautiful.

Maybe he says it to all the punters who hire a canoe, because it certainly sent us scuttling back! This time, we set afloat at the ancient Nine Arches Bridge at Islip, and headed off again in a broad-bottomed canoe four, into the tranquil Northamp-

tonshire countryside. We saw a heron, ducklings, swans, birds and rival fishermen catching fish in the river, which meanders slowly through open fields and woodland without so much as a towpath for company. No kidding, this stretch of countryside makes the Cotswolds look like Piccadilly Circus, and compares favourably with the Loire Valley.

Thanks to some careful planning, we pulled up finally on the great green lawn set out before the King’s Head in Wadenhoe, where they’re used to canoeists dropping in (and where we passed on Canoe2’s details to four families instantly sold on the idea). At this point, we called it a day after some four or five gentle miles; but fellow rowers continued after a pint, ultimately heading for Oundle and a night in Canoe2’s luxuriously appointed yurt at Barnwell, or else one of the roomy, wonderfully equipped bell tents which can be built into any canoeing pack-

age heading through Ditchford Lock, Barnwell, Wadenhoe or Fotheringhay.

All the feedback suggests nights of adventure, close to the river and untamed nature (not to mention The Falcon at Fotheringhay). We’ll be back again, for sure.

CanOe2, Ditchford Lock, Ditchford Road, Irthlingborough, Northants NN8 1RL Prices from £30 per canoe, training, equipment and canoe all supplied!

Tel: 01604 832115 www.canoe2.co.uk

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SUNDAY 26th JUNE 2011 BLASTON ROAD, SLAWSTON, MARKET HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 7UF

Trade Stands & Rural Craft Tent • Licensed Bar & Food Outlets • Vintage & Classic Tractors • Horse & Pony Classes • Modern Farm Machinery • Dog Showing • Vintage & Classic Cars • Hound Show & Parades of Hounds • Show Jumping • Cattle, Sheep & Goat Showing • WI Tent & Member’s area • Cookery Demonstrations Heavy Horses, Farrier displays, Terrier Racing, Gymkhanas, Driven Ponies and much more!

Class entry, sponsorship and membership enquiries welcome – 01858 565 226

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and inspired WOW’s very own kid to sign up to Leicester Tiger’s summer school (to be held in Market Harborough and various other venues around the county) in preparation for the new season.

With Martin Johnson a local rugby hero, what more is needed to offer the kids inspiration!

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ART AND CULTURE NEAR YOU... SPONSORED BY CROFT WINGATES

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During June Croft Wingates will have a collection of the most recent work from Barry Hilton.

Barry has been a full time artist for more than 35 years and his work is collected both here in the UK and in other parts of the world. His most recent work has been brought together for this rare exhibition at the gallery in Market Harborough. Barry Paints in oil in various styles, from the intricate detail of his large galleons to the loose modern style of his colourful landscapes. Big skies are a strong influence and Barry enjoys creating an atmosphere within his paintings using cloud formation and strong colour.

A new series of Signed Lim-

ited Editions will feature within this collection. The first printed images of Barryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to be available at Croft Wingates, making his work more broadly available to everyone.

You can view the full collection at www.croftwingates. co.uk or pop into the gallery to see his paintings and prints.

A New space in Croft Wingates has been created recently and a range of patchwork furniture has been introduced.

Each piece is made in the uk, individually created and available for sale.

Come into the gallery and see these unique pieces of furniture which will create a great feature or focal point to your living space..

CrOft WingatES art gaLLEry, Wingates Walk 44a St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7DU. Tel: 01858 465455 email: shop@croftwingates.co.uk www.croftwingates.co.uk

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by Ros Stoddart and Ros Patching to create and stage contemporary arts events that bring people to nature. Based in the beautiful Water Tower near Brigstock, the two Ros’s take great inspiration from Denys Watkins-Pitchford – better known as ‘BB’ – the local Northamptonshire writer, artist and conservationist.

The latest events in their ‘BB and His World’ programme are designed to allow participants to experience nature through ‘new eyes’ – your own – with help from contemporary artists. If, like ‘BB’, you’d like to spend some of this summer moving closer to nature on the Nene and in the unspoilt countryside of East

Northamptonshire, contact Ros or Ros to get involved.

Please see the accompanying advert in this issue to see what exciting events Bright Stream Arts are putting on in July. Also there will further events in October. Do get in touch if you would like to know more or would like to book on an event.

Bright StreAm ArtS The Water Tower, Brigstock, Kettering NN14 3JA Email: 2ros@brightstreamarts. org.uk Telephone Rosalind Stoddart on 07717 597063 or 01536 370108 www.brightstreamarts.org.uk

Art in the park ZFBST PG "SU JO UIF 1BSL OpeN NOW Northampton’s open air exhibition returned to Abington Park Museum last month. Opened by the Worshipful the Mayor, this exhibition showcases the best of local artistic talent. Artists from all over the county have submitted their work for exhibition. This exhibition follows the shows great tradition of celebrating different styles and techniques to highlight the great artistic talent of the county.

In it’s early years Art in Park saw paintings displayed

outside the museum within the park itself but now it can be seen in the magnificent setting of Abington Park Museum’s courtyard.

At the age of 50, Art in Park continues to be a firm favourite with artists and visitors alike and well worth a visit.

Abington Park Museum is open 1pm-5pm Thursday to Sunday and entry is free. For more information please call 01604 838110 or email museums@northampton.gov.uk

To advertise your event in the East Midlands’ leading guide to what’s on and where to go, email wowmag@live. co.uk or call 01858 439 999

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POtiche catherine deneuve is suzanne Pujol, a submissive, housebound ‘trophy housewife’ (or “potiche,”) who steps in to manage her wealthy and tyrannical husband (fabrice lucchini)’s umbrella factory after the workers go on strike and take him hostage.

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green lantern 1SPUFDUPS PG UIF 6OJWFSTF release date: 17th JuNe In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but extremely powerful force has existed for hundreds of years. Protectors of peace and justice - they are the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhood of warriors bound to keep inter galactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers.

But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan. Hal is a gifted and cocky test pilot, but

the Green Lanterns have little respect for humans, who have never harnessed the infinite powers of the ring before.

Hal is clearly the missing piece to the puzzle, and along with his determination and willpower, he has one thing no member of the Corps has ever had: humanity. With the encouragement of fellow pilot and childhood sweetheart Carol Ferris (Blake Lively), Hal struggles to quickly master his new powers and find the courage to overcome his fears, he may prove to be not only the key to defeating Parallax... but to become the greatest Green Lantern of all.

geNre: Superhero Adventure directOr: Martin Campbell cast: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Mark Strong, Jay O. Sanders, Temuera Morrison, Taika Waititi, Jon Tenney, Angela Bassett, Tim Robbins ruN time: TBC certificate: TBC

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the hitman and her )BOOB UISJMMT BU UIF 'PSVN $JOFNB Raised to survive and adapt in the Nordic wilderness by her CIA-exile father (Eric Bana), teenager Hanna (Saoirse Ronan) has been trained to become a lethal assassin.

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genre: Drama direCtOr: Joe Wright Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Eric Bana, Cate Blanchett, Tom Hollander, Olivia Williams CertiFiCate: 12A running time: 112mins Hanna (12A) Thu 9 – Tue 14 June Forum Cinema, Weston Favell Centre, Northampton For screening times, please call 01604 837 300

she stealthily travels across Europe, whilst eluding her enemies. However her decision puts them both back on the radar of his ruthless former handler (Cate Blanchett), leading to a deadly game of

cat-and-mouse during which all are determined to tie up loose ends from the past. One of the most original thrillers you will see this year, Hanna takes you on a relentlessly intriguing and exhilarating ride.

Kung Fu Panda 2 Po is threatened by the emergence of a formidable villain, who plans to use a secret weapon to conquer China and destroy kung fu. green Lantern Fri 24th Bridesmaids Kristen Wiig plays a maid of honour whose life unravels as she leads a group of colourful bridesmaids on a wild ride down the road to matrimony.

Bad teaCher Cameron diaz can’t wait to marry her meal ticket and get out of her bogus day job.

When she’s dumped by her fiance, she sets her plan in motion to win over a rich, handsome substitute.

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Also with ladies day at Ascot fast approaching maybe its a good time to splash out on a hat or two that will suit the races and also shade you from the sun throughout the season while maintaining style and elegance whether you are in the royal enclosure, on the beach, in a fashionable cafe or sipping cocktails by the pool

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1 Accessorize 2. Black straw sunhat £40 Timney, House of Fraser 3. Bow Brim Hat - £7, Heatons.

4. Bronze chain mail bikini top £25 Pant £20 Label Lab, House of Fraser.

5. Resort magic swimwear with Tummy control £25, ISME. 6. Black beaded swimsuit £85, Biba, House of Fraser.

7. Navy swirl hat, Happy Hats 8. Weave Wide Brim Hat with Flower Corsage £45, Marks & Spencer.

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11. Mix match broderie dress £49.99 , White sun hat £7.99 , Brown lace up peep wedges £22.99, New Look.

12. FitFlop, Pietra silver £50, www.gorgeous-online.com.

Gents – Emu Australia, Flinders black £45 www.gorgeous-online.com

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2.. ASOS premium embellished sequin turban £20, www.asos.com 3. Debenhams 4. Black and Cream Check Wide Brim Hat, Marks & Spencer 5. Bikini - Next £28 6. Shell Swimsuit £13, Dunnes Stores 7. Resort Shapewear Bandeau Top £16 and Resort Shapewear Shorts £12, ISME. 8. Black metal disc cut-out swimsuit £50 Label Lab, House of Fraser.

9. EMU SP11 Sheeva Hazelnut, www.gorgeous-online.com

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Congratulations go out to Ann Garner at Happy Hats on her bustling businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first birthday. The deliciously tucked-away oasis for hat and accessory addicts is fast becoming the specialist one-stop shop for all points between Leicester and Northampton â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and with Ascot upon us and Royal Wedding fever exciting such interest in the possibilities of a truly fantastic hat, Ann is currently enjoying a mini boom!

Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re searching out that special hat or fascinator for a wedding or Ascot week, Annâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bespoke service offers expert advice, ideas and options galore for your consideration and to try on. Her range of handbags, scarves and wraps is likewise comprehensive, for special occasions and for every day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and we mustnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to

mention her unique range of jewellery, predominantly handmade in the UK or fair trade, and perfect for gift ideas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;During this eventful first year,â&#x20AC;?

Ann says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve visited quite a few local ladies groups (WI, church groups, etc.) to tell the ladies about setting up my shop and my mishaps along the way. We tend to have a few ladies volunteer to model some hats which generally results in lots of laughter. The ladies have been really good fun and very supportive.â&#x20AC;? Drop by the shop or get in touch if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to talk hats!

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1. LEFT GIRL: Half Frame Sunglasses £15, New Carved Flower Earring £5, Enamel Heart Pendant £5, Dog Tag Long Pendant £8, Nautical Flower Brooch Set of 3 £10, Twisted Bandeau Bikini £15, Jersey Shorts £18, Large Retro Polka Dot Corsage £8.

RIGHT GIRL: Polka Dot Silk Chiffon Scarf £11, Cat Eye Sunglasses £14, Penny Panda Plastic Ring £4, Mini Painted Flower Stud £4, Heart Iconic Stretch Bracelet Set of 2 £5, Pineapple Long Pendant £9, Bazaar Mosaic Tile Bangle £8, Cutesy Crystal Plastic Bow Ring £5, Polka Dot Frilly Swimsuit £28, Simple Patent Skinny Belt £8, Accessorize.

2. Miso Corsage Trillby, £14.99, Republic.

3. Emu Australia – Shorem white £40. www.gorgeous-online.com

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The solution is simple: why not drop by the Little Big Bra Shop for a one-to-one fitting with Karen Forbes or Angela Craig, whose reputation for service matches the high quality and wide variety of underwear available in her small but perfectly stocked shop!

“No two ladies’ boobs are the same,” says Karen, “there are so many differences in terms of shape and volume,

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as well as breadth of back.

But we’ll be able to find the best possible fit for everyone – and we guarantee you’ll appreciate the difference!”

Once you’ve found out your proper size, you’re sure to be tempted by the quality of The Little Big Bra Shop’s choice of bras for every occasion and mood, including bra-size swimwear whose fitting is traditionally even more hit-and-miss! Nursing, mastectomy and every other kind of bra a speciality

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Finally the summer is here

If you have any hair styling questions you would like to ask our expert, please write to: Joe @ March Hair, C/O WOW, 50 St. Mary’s Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7DU.

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Now it’s all weddings, proms and sunny holidays, so hair up will play a big part this season but don’t forgot the condition of your hair, always use a good UV protection for these hot sunny days, not only for your skin but just as importantly for your hair.

We stock a comprehensive range of Paul Mitchell products that can save your hair from

the harmful rays of the sun and protect your colour, we recommend Paul Mitchell’s ‘Colour protect locking spray’ for both as must have to ensure your colour investment is not lost in the sea and your hair is protected from that blissfully hot sun. Always invest in the best.

With summer style we are still keeping with soft bouncy do’s with lots of volume and lift,

or big plaits are really perfect for that stand out look. Don’t forgot our exclusive ‘Awapuhi and Wild Ginger Texturising Sea Spray’ to help you create these on trend summer looks with ease.

If after all this holidaying and sun you hair still feels in need of a little TLC then we have a great range of treatments to help restore your hairs shine, condition and most importantly health. Our exclusive ‘Keratriplex Treatment’ is the perfect solution to reduce breakages, add shine and reduce colour fade, all in all return your hair to a natural healthy state after a long enjoyable summer. At just £40 it really is money well spent.

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already taking many bookings for this very special time. Call us soon if you want the best hair up at your prom! Don’t forget to bring a picture of your dress and ideas on your makeup so we can balance your hair with the overall look.

Don’t forget to LOVE you hair this summer and let’s get the flip flops out.

Joe x

MARCH HAIR is at 9 Church Square, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 7NB. To book an appointment telephone 01858 469 656 www.march-hair.co.uk

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To the Manor born +PJO JO UIF *OEFQFOEFODF %BZ DFMFCSBUJPOT BU 4VMHSBWF .BOPS IPNF PG (FPSHF 8BTIJOHUPOoT BODFTUPST Sunday 3rd July Tying in with this year’s 4th July celebrations marking the most important date in US history, there’s a fun-packed day of all-American, timewarping historical experiences lined up at Sulgrave Manor in Oxfordshire – the ancestral home of George Washington.

Travel back in time to the

days of the Wild West, to the smell of the gunpowder, the creak of the leather, the crack of the bullwhip and the whirl of the lariat. Meet Martell’s Raiders and join one of their workshops to learn cowboy skills. See the wonderful exhibition of Native American Indian artefacts, pictures and clothing. Meet and hold an American Bald

Eagle brought to us from the Cotswold Falconry Centre.

Watch the fast footwork of the Appalachian dancers ‘One Step Beyond’ and enjoy the music of their musicians ‘Two Steps Back’. Come and meet Sulgrave’s local Karluk Siberian Husky Dogs and have your picture taken with them. Visit the Manor House, and hear the

Lord of the Manor and his Cook tell of customs and foods of George Washington’s time.

Sulgrave Manor, Banbury, OX17 2SD Independence Day Celebrations Sunday 3rd July, 11.00am to 5.00pm Tel: 01295 760205 www.sulgravemanor.org.uk

Melodycakes $SFBUJOH VOJRVF DBLFT GPS ZPVS FWFOU Melodycakes is based in Market Harborough and specializes in creating bespoke, individually designed cakes for all occasions, from bright and fun birthday and christening cakes to stylish, sophisticated wedding cakes.

The possibilities are endless as Melody (who produced the cake on our front cover) will work with you to create any

design to make your occasion cake tailor made and uniquely special to you.

Only the best ingredients are used to make sure that every cake tastes as good as it looks! delicious sponges in a variety of flavours, rich chocolate with chocolate buttercream, vanilla using fresh vanilla pods and zesty lemon with lemon buttercream. Also available are traditional, rich dark fruit cakes, or a lighter modern twist on the traditional fruit cake.

For more information and to see more pictures of cakes to inspire you , just visit the website www.melodycakes.co.uk or call Melody on 01858 461655 or 07941 882406

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5IF "ENJSBM /FMTPO #FFS 'FTUJWBM FRI 10 - SUN 12 JUNE Starting on the 10th June, the Admiral Nelson in Nelson Street Market Harborough will be hosting its annual beer festival. The only pub in the town to achieve recognition in the Good Beer Guide 2011, the Nelson “Harborough’s best kept

secret” is a pub whose focus is on traditional pub values.

To support the 16 guest ales and 5 traditional ciders, plus the full range of Charles Wells’s beers, 6 local bands will be performing over the weekend. The Carp family will open the proceedings on Friday night with Rock-o-las, The Papermen and The Dirty Future all performing on Saturday. On Sunday, The Signals will be performing with Black Carrot closing out the weekend in the evening.

Simple food will be available throughout the event, all of which is sourced locally, and as the Nelson is a traditional pub, children and dogs are more than welcome.

The beer festival coincides with Market Harborough’s

summer carnival, so why not sample the fun in the town then finish off your day with some fine ale, good music and excellent company at the Nellie..

Opening times are Friday from 3pm, Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon. Further details can be gained from either Jan or Tim on 07999 655550 or why not pop in prior to the event to see what you have been missing

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his year sees the ninth year of fun and frolics at the Welland Valley Beer Festival, which – no beery pun intended – is going from strength to strength. It’s already the biggest festival of its kind in the UK, covering such a stretch of countryside that special buses are set on to ferry merrymakers from pub to pub. And this year no less than 170 special beers, ciders and perries are being shipped in by the barrel-load for distribution between the 10 pubs involved.

To sample the delightful products of the UK’s microbreweries from Land’s End to John O’Groats, visit any or all of the participating pubs on Festival weekend:

team, who will be looking to follow up their Thursday night quiz night antics (and truly fantastic value food – two for a tenner!) with Festival entertainment on Friday and Saturday.

/FWJMM "SNT *OO Medbourne – A picturesque footbridge crosses a tributary of the Welland from the Grade II-listed inn to the Festival marquees, alfresco grill, hog roast and BBQ. Music & entertainment both traditional and contemporary for Friday evening, throughout Saturday and Sunday.

2VFFOT )FBE Sutton Bassett – The most peaceful and idlyllic beer garden imaginable, overlooking the Welland Valley

4QSFBE &BHMF Cottingham – A regular haunt of the WOW

3PZBM (FPSHF Cottingham – Barbecue in the garden with curry options promised! Two live bands over the weekend on the deck terrace. And look out for the Corby radio Roadshow here and at other venues!

5BMCPU *OO Gretton – Local folk band Skibbereen are playing Friday evening; Saturday evening it’s rock with Gurning Worm.

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'PY *OO Wilbarston - situated on the main road of the village and just a moments walk to the breath taking views of Welland Valley 8IJUF )BSU Lyddington - This charming and attractive Country Inn is set amongst the sandstone cottages of Lyddington, a rural conservation village surrounded by the slopes of the Welland Valley.

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3FE -JPO Middleton - a revitalised village local with seperate restaurant and lounge areas, as well as a traditional wooden floored bar with darts and table skittles.

Fri 10-Sun 12 WELLAND VALLEY BEER FESTIVAL For more detail on entertainment, accommodation, food and frivolities, see www.wellandvalleybeerfestival.co.uk

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to match, with new proprietor David Clipsham, together with his team of Angie , Jo and Tony offering high-quality, locally sourced food at the right price.

Perfect for your weekend or school hols trip to Rutland Water, Daveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular menu choices include a stunning all-day Full English Breakfast, and quality local bacon doorstep sandwiches made with fresh, local bread.

For lunch or dinner, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t beat the seafood platter, Daveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home-cooked ham and exotic marinaded chicken breast, all around the ÂŁ6.00-ÂŁ7.00 mark, with sandwiches around ÂŁ3.50.

Al fresco dining makes the Rutland Water experience complete. Or just pop in for coffee or a beer, for a snack or an ice-cream â&#x20AC;&#x201C; perfect for cyclists, nature lovers and stone skimmers!

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hat a pleasure it is to walk into the Red Lion to be greeted by the very best kind of landlord â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a local man who loved this, his favourite pub, so much, he simply had to take it over when it fell on hard times. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d worked behind several bars around the town,â&#x20AC;? says Simon Garlick, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but with the Red Lion I just had to put my money where my mouth was, and set about restoring the place to its

former gloryâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which is to say, as the best pub for beer and food and atmosphere in the whole area.

The good news is, Simon and his partner Suzanne are getting it right. Three months in, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to see the upturn in business and quality, the return visits and customers coming in on recommendation rather than simply being drawn in by the exterior refurb and interior signs of TLC. Head chef Jamie Allsopp has been a cornerstone of the Red Lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s revival, helping to support Simon and Suzanneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ethos of providing a high-quality dining experience at a reasonable

price. Together, the pair have produced a menu that tries to champion produce from local suppliers... though, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face it, the sea is a little further away!

They even order ingredients in small quantities and have several deliveries per week from each supplier, which ensures everything is always fresh.

So whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great on the all-new summer menu? For starters, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to beat the Thai-style clams in coconut milk with coriander and chilli (ÂŁ6.45) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; although itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a rare treat to find a whole, balanced vegetarian section on the menu rather than a few tactical necessities. We followed up with Slow-roasted pork

belly with minted crème fraiche sauce, with peas and pancetta (£11.95). However, such was the rich aroma and unexpected bursts of flavour emanating from our respective plates, a half-time switch was arranged so as to report objectively on the baked trout on crushed new potato salad (£11.50) which sets capers and watercress in a whole new light. This is great.

The Red Lion is back!

The Red Lion, 5 Main Street, Great Bowden, Market Harborough LE16 7HB Tel: 01858 469 805

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Summertime Style 5JN #BSOFT $MBZ UFTUT UIF 4BBC $POWFSUJCMF The sunshine usually sees the price of convertibles soar, along with the temperatures. However, according to British Car Auctions (BCA), prices on soft tops have remained cool, despite record temperatures and the driest spring in years. It means anyone thinking of buying a convertible could still get a great deal.

For less than ÂŁ5,000 in recent weeks, buyers have driven away some fantastic convertibles at BCA sales, such as the Ford StreetKa Luxury, BMW Z3, Alfa Romeo Spider, Mazda MX5, Volvo C70 and Mini Cooper.

Stretch to ÂŁ10,000 and Porsche Boxster, Audi TT, Lotus Elise, VW

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Beetle and Mercedes SLK models become affordable. These good values wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be around forever, so now could be the time to buy that dream convertible.

However, if buying second hand isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t your thing then you could do a lot worse than checking out the latest 9-3 Convertible from Saab. The car reflects Saabâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading role in the premium convertible segment and is the product of more than 25 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in designing four-seater, four season soft tops that are as practical as they are stylish.

The 9-3 2.0T Aero convertible I had on test looked stunning in white with its contrasting black hood. Well-balanced proportions and a purposeful stance endow the car with a strong, dynamic character that, roof up or down, echoes its fun-to-drive appeal.

The interior provides accommodation of four adults and shares

the cockpit feel and driver-focused themes of the Saloon and SportWagon.

The 210bhp turbo powertrain crammed into the two door, auto model, offers excellent refinement and driveability. Even with an auto â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;box the Saabâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s traditional strengths of high torque for strong, mid-range pulling power are present. This makes for swift and safe overtaking. That said, the powerful lump doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t deliver cheek rippling acceleration from a standing start. Far

from it. It does, however, provide a level of responsive performance in keeping with the chassisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s excellent dynamics.

The impressive looks of the latest Saab 9-3 Convertible radiate power, dynamic performance and great strength; all elegantly packaged with a Scandinavian design flair that ensures the lines are clean and flowing, but never cold or clinical. It is an open top car that looks like a unique model in its own right, free from any awkward styling compromises.

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In fact the car looks just as good, top up or top down - effortlessly exchanging the looks of a coupé for those more akin to a roadster. The automatic soft-top operates entirely at the push of a single button and deploys fully in just 20 seconds. Handily, in the event of a sudden shower, it can be raised while on the move at speeds up to 18 mph.

Inside, the driver-focused cabin features a main instrument panel that gently arcs round the driver. The controls are all logically grouped; those most frequently used being nearest to hand and closest to the driver’s natural field of vision. The short gearshift lever is just a hand span away, while the main dials are recessed in traditional Saab fashion. They are white on black and softly illuminated in green - a very easy-on-the eye colour choice for night driving.

A particularly neat innovation is the ‘disguised’ handbrake, which is elegantly integrated in the edging trim of the centre console. It looks good, but feels slightly fragile. It probably isn’t – it’s just the plastic creaks a bit when you grip it. But high quality materials, including the use of Hydroblox, the first water repellent seat upholstery to be fitted to a convertible, make up for it.

A polyester membrane lines the underside of the textile seat covering in order to prevent water penetration. This is a particularly useful feature for a convertible if you are caught in a shower of rain.

Saab has a reputation for comfortable seats and the flagship 9-3 Convertible doesn’t disappoint. The well-shaped front

seats have been specially designed for the Convertible. They provide easy entry/exit for rear seat passengers by simply lifting a lever on the outboard corner of the back-rest, which then folds down, allowing the entire seat to be easily pushed forward. The movement is spring-loaded and requires only a light pressure to move the seat.

Safety-wise, the 9-3 Convertible has achieved a maximum five star rating. In addition to a full complement of occupant safety systems, Saab has installed pop-up rear roll bars, which are recessed behind the rear head restraints. They are released by a small pyrotechnic charge when the car’s electronic ‘brain’ detects the onset of a rollover. It is programmed to have the bars deployed and locked in position by the time the car is at 90 degrees to the ground. Just as important, all four seat-belt pretensioners are activated at the same time, to firmly locate any belted occupants in their seats.

Reassuring, or what?

So, if you want to shop around for a safe, comfortable, stylish, open top motor - and you have the cash to splash on a new car - then a Saab showroom wouldn’t be a bad place to start looking.

Max speed: 140 mph 0-62 Mph: 9.5 secs (auto) COMbined Mpg: 30.4 (auto) engine layOut: 1998 cc, 4 cylinder, turbo petrol Max. pOWer (bhp): 210 at 5300 rpm Max. tOrque (lb.ft): 220 at 2500-4000 rpm CO2: 214 g/km (auto) priCe: £33,570 OTR

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Top of the class 5JN #BSOFT $MBZ UFTUT UIF "VEJ " The Audi A1 looks set to continue its dominance of the awards circuit as it celebrates its fifth title of the year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Best Small Car at the 2011 Fleet World Honours, which were held recently.

The A1â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Small Car Fleet World award joins the prestigious Car of the Year and Supermini of the Year awards from What Car? magazine, Best Small Hatchback from Parkers New Car Awards and Best Luxury Small Car from the CarBuyer Awards.

Audiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success with the A1 could be down to its sheer good looks, but I suspect itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more to do with the brandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reputation for attention to detail and quality. It might not be the cheapest supermini, but Audis are always strong performers on the used market â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and that will balance the books.

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Prices for the A1 start from ÂŁ13,420 and go to ÂŁ20,710 for the top of the range 1.4 TFSI 182bhp model.

My test model was the 1.4 TFSI 120bhp Sport S tronic, with an on the road price of ÂŁ17,120. However, a list of options fitted to the press demo, including heated door mirrors, electric climate control, and multi-function steering wheel with gear shift-paddles inflated the cost to over ÂŁ18k.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s obvious that Audi is chasing a modern customer group with the new car. The German firm admits it is targeting a young, urban, lifestyleoriented public. It makes sense; there was gap in the market for Audi and it has plugged it. It is the first premium car in the subcompact segment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a true, fully-fledged Audi â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with sporting good looks.

The interior of the A1 is surprisingly roomy with a clean, clear control layout. Modern materials and colours emphasise the youthful character of the A1 and Audi even offers

colour-customisation - from the air vents to the LED interior lights and seats. There are even a variety of paint finishes from which to choose for the roof arch.

The only drawback is the boot. It is small, and it backs up what Audi says about its target market. No family, or even a single parent, is going to get their young childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pushchair and paraphernalia in there. Even if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re without kids, a big shop will probably overwhelm the bootâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capacity.

Behind the wheel, the agile chassis and the powerful 1.4 TFSI engine makes for a very satisfying drive. The steering is ultra-direct and, thanks to excellent weight distribution, and good electronic stabilisation gadgetry, the handling is precise and safe.

The new A1 also sets new efficiency standards. For instance, the 120bhp TFSI engine follows the downsizing principle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it substitutes turbocharging for displacement and draws its fuel through direct injection

units. With a 0-62mph sprint of 8.9 seconds, a top speed of 126mph and fuel consumption averaging 54.3mpg, you realise the technology isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just hype.

The A1 is available with the seven-speed S tronic dualclutch transmission, which shifts very quickly, comfortably and with no detectable interruption to the flow of power. Operated automatically or manually, the S tronic â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;box adds another layer of pleasure to what is an already fun car to drive. It also has another plus point â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it further reduces fuel consumption.

Apart from a bigger boot, and maybe a lower price-tag, could you ask for more?. .

Max speed: 126 mph 0-62 Mph: 8.9 secs COMbined Mpg: 54.3 engine layOuT: 1390 cc, 4 cylinder, turbo petrol Max. pOWer (bhp): 120 at 5000 rpm Max. TOrque (lb.fT): 147 at 1500-4000 rpm CO2: 119 g/km priCe: ÂŁ17,120 OTR

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WOW LOOKS AT SPORTING EVENTS IN THE MIDLANDS REGION AND BEYOND...

Petrol Head Heaven &YJUFNFOU CVJMET GPS "EBNo4NJMF $IBSJUZ (SBTTUSBDL 3BDJOH &WFOU Sunday June 12 The return of motorcycle grasstrack racing to Market Harborough after an absence of nearly 30 years has been welcomed with much enthusiasm from both fans and riders alike.

A bumper line up of some of the country’s top riders is in place with 18 of the nation’s leading 1000cc sidecar crews, including current British Champion, Rugby’s Mark Cossar, booked in as we go to press. Add to that, some of Britain’s top solo riders, including a several reigning

British champions and a blistering day of action is on the cards.

To present the trophies, the Heart of England Motorcycle Club welcomes former England International and Leicester Tigers rugby star, Dean Richards. With a rugby ball, signed by the current Leicester Tigers team up for grabs in a special raffle, the event provides a day not to be missed for fans of both the oval track and oval ball.

An extra bonus for the club on its first event is the donation of an impressive trophy

by the family of five times world Longtrack champion, the late Simon Wigg. The huge trophy was won by Si-

mon at a major international meeting in Germany and is being re-badged as an annual 500cc solo award, one of the sport’s premier classes.

All this shapes up to provide a memorable day for the club in its inaugural event and provides an exciting way for money to be raised for the local AdamSmile charity, the chosen beneficiary on Sunday June 12th.

adam’Smile CHarity GraSStraCk. Saturday 12 June. Airfield Business Park, Market Harborough, LE16 7QX Gates open 11 am, racing stars at 12.30. Tickets £10, Cons £6, Children under 16 get in free.

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Newly added to your almost endless choice of fitness, health, and feelgood activity at Market Harborough Leisure Centre are two hot new classes designed to help you get into shape while having fun.

ZumbaÂŽ is one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fastest-growing fitness programmes. It fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away, getting your feet tapping and your heart thumping! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ideal for burning off calories and inches â&#x20AC;&#x201C; although the hour-long classes feel more like a party than a punishing workout! Meanwhile, Abs Blaster is more specifically aimed at toning and firming your abdominals, obliques (sides)

3rd 4th 5th JunE Since itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s debut in 2009, Polo in the Park has rapidly establishing itself as one of central London leading sporting events.

In a similar way to how Twenty20 has changed the image of cricket, Polo in the Park has adapted the traditional rules of polo to create a high octane, fast moving and dynamic sport which attracts both spectators and the media alike.

Six teams each representing global cities will play in a new â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Round Robinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; format over 3 days, culminating with the Final and the presentation of the MINT Trophy on Sunday 5th June, 2011.

Fabulous attractions for 2011; a bigger Veuve Clicquot Champagne Garden, introducing the Harrods

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and your lower back in half-hourly sessions. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a nice flat stomach, six pack or just looking to trim up your waistline, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out!

As with all the courses at HLC, from swimming and racquet sports to indoor bowls and netball, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be a member to join in the fun and feel great â&#x20AC;&#x201C; although advance booking is recommended.

Market Harborough Leisure Centre, Northampton Road, Market Harborough LE16 9HF Zumba: Weds 11.15-12.15; Thurs 20.00-21.00, ÂŁ4.60 per hour Abs Blaster: Weds 17.30-18.00, ÂŁ2.50 per half-hour. www.harboroughleisure.com Tel: 01858 410115

Food Court and lively new bars brought to you by Mahiki and The Punch Bowl Pub - all with direct views of the polo field.

All New Kids Zone with Activity Run, Soft Play Centre, Fussball Tables, Face Painting, Finding Nemo and Pirates of the Caribbean Bouncy Castles, and a Galleon Ship Run! MINT Polo in the Park brings together a dazzling combination of international polo and family entertainment to form an unforgettable day out in the heart of the City. www.polointheparklondon.com Public entrance to the Park is on Hurlingham Road.

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It tones the body and provides an excellent cardiovascular workout as well. Moreover, it also strengthens your heart muscles and improves the delivery of oxygen to the different parts of the body.

Experts and trainers opine that this sport can be of extremely great help to your health and if included in the daily regimen, it is bound to yield marvelous results.

5IF )FBMUI CFOF채UT PG TXJNNJOH According to the U.S. Water Fitness Association (USWFA), swimming provides individuals with several physical, social and mental benefits. Some of them include improved strength and

flexibility, enhanced muscular stamina and balance, a stronger heart, and better physique or figure. Apart from this, swimming also works as a fast and effective remedy for healing muscles.

Swimming also helps in weight control and can relieve your mind from stress and tension, fuelling your energy level to a large extent. This is will keep you in perfect shape, physically as well as mentally. Swimming can be very beneficial to your heart, lungs, and muscles.

Regular swimming builds up muscle strength and stamina, and also improves posture and flexibility.

Swimming can particularly be quite helpful for individuals who are obese, or individuals suffering from leg or lower back

problems. This activity offers some aerobic benefits and unlike other weight training programs, swimming does not put strain on connective tissues.

Swimming can be a wonderful recreational activity for individuals and families.

This activity can gradually increase your heart rate and stimulate your muscle activity.

Moreover, swimming improves blood circulation through your muscles to help them recover, and help you relax as you glide through the water.

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For instance if you weigh 150 lbs and it takes you roughly about 30 minutes to swim one

mile, then you can expect to lose 900 calories in one hour.

Swimming for fitness is quickly gaining a lot of popularity, as it can be a perfect activity for nearly anyone. This includes the most competitive athletes to the physically challenged individuals.

Research indicates that pregnant women benefit the most from swimming. It makes their abdominal muscles strong, which are most essential when carrying a baby. In addition, it strengthens the back and the muscles that help postmastectomy women carry their weight more easily. According to experts, exercising in water can considerably reduce joint stiffness, high blood pressure, and discomfort, which is often associated with pregnancy.

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Dylan Moran is coming to De Montfort Hall on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th June as part of his Yeah Yeah tour..

De Montfort Hall have kindly given us a pair of tickets for a lucky WOW reader for the Wednesday 29th performance.

For your chance to win apply to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yeah Yeahâ&#x20AC;? and follow the instructions at the foot of the page. Closing date for entries is Friday 24th June.

A fantastic one-man play, a film noir comedy spoof, Bane is at the Core at Corby Cube on 1 July.

The Core have donated us two tickets as a competition

prize for the performance on Friday 1st July.

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