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F70C{B >= Until Aug 11 SWEENEY TODD Curve Leicester Fri 02 - Sun 04 Aug SEARCH FOR THE CITY OF LOST TOYS: DORA THE EXPLORER LIVE! Milton Keynes Theatre Fri 02 Aug THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS: Chapterhouse Theatre Company Willen Lake, Milton Keynes Fri 02 Aug GIANT CRABS ATE MY BRAIN BY TOMMY DONBAVAND Century Theatre, Coalville

GHOST 5IF NVTJDBM HPFT PO UPVS TUES 13 – SAT 24 AUGUST GHOST the Musical, directed by the Tony award winning Matthew Warchus (Matilda, Art), has been seen by over 500,000 people and has been nominated for five Olivier Awards and three Tony Awards. Based on the phenomenal Oscar® winning movie that captured the

hearts and imaginations of a generation back in the 90s, GHOST the Musical is a time-

less fantasy about the power of love. Sam is trapped as a ghost between this world and the next trying to communicate with girlfriend Molly through a phoney psychic in the hope of saving her from his murderer. GHOST the Musical is a rollercoaster ride of romance and comedy with dazzling state-of-theart staging.

Fri 02 - Sat 03 Aug CATS: Odyssey Youth Theatre Wykham Theatre, Banbury Sat 03 - Sun 04 Aug ONCE UPON A TIME: Arts 1 School of Performance Stantonbury Campus Theatre, Milton Keynes Sat 03 Aug WIND IN THE WILLOWS: Chapterhouse Theatre Company Ashby de la Zouch Castle Tue 06 Aug- Sun 01 Sep ANYTHING GOES Kilworth House Theatre, North Kilworth Wed 07 - Sat 10 Aug HARRY THE SIXTH Milton Keynes Theatre

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#BTFE PO UIF CPPL CZ & 3 #SBJUIXBJUF FRI 06 SEP - SAT 28 SEP Based on an autobiographical novel, To Sir, With Love is an inspirational story of courage and hope. Ricky Braithwaite, a Cambridge graduate, arrives in London and soon learns what it is to be black in post-war England. As a teacher in a “failing” East End school, he must find a way into the hearts and minds of his unruly class to motivate and inspire the disillusioned and challenging teenagers. Teacher and pupils embark on a difficult journey as Ricky learns humility and understanding and his pupils learn to trust, respect and love this highly unusual man. Made into a major film in 1967, this new stage adaptation of the book is by Ayub Khan Din, author of the ac-

Fri 09 Aug BORN TO BE WILD: DOMINO BARBEAU The Picturedrome, Northampton Fri 09 - Sat 10 Aug THE TRUE TRAGEDY OF THE DUKE OF YORK Milton Keynes Theatre Mon 12 - Sat 17 Aug DREAMBOATS & PETTICOATS Milton Keynes Theatre

claimed East is East. Peppered with songs and music of the late ‘40s, this world premiere production will feature local young people in the cast.

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Andi Osho BU +VTU UIF 5POJD -FJDFTUFS SATURDAY 31 AUGUST In 2007, Andi turned her hand (well her brain and her mouth) to stand up comedy winning a raft of awards, appearing on top stand up comedy shows, many of which involved having the name of the show in very bright lights behind her head. This did not distract her from the job at hand though and she turned in memorable performances on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Stand Up For The Week and Live At The Apollo (which not only included bright lights, but dry ice too). ANDI OSHO, THE RAYMOND AND MR TIMPKINS REVUE, LLOYD GRIFFITH, GUESTS JUST THE TONIC, 30 - 32 Granby Street, Leicester, LE1 1DE. 0116 262 5050 www.justthetonic.com

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Anthony King ,JOH PG UIF POF MJOFST SUNDAY 25 AUGUST Runner-up in the Best New Show category at Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival, Anthony’s devilishly droll, deadpan and frequently dark humour, masterful timing and delivery of a stream of one-liners combine to make him one of the most polished performers on the circuit. With TV appearances including ‘Granada’s Mad For It’, ‘Meridian’s House Of Fun’ and ‘UK Gold’s Live’ at Jongleurs. His act is a combination comedy, music and song, based on his own true-life experiences mixed in with a whole bunch of lies. ANTHONY KING, The Coach and Horses, Main Street Lubenham , LE16 9TF

Simon Bligh " $PNFEZ #MBDL #FMU SATURDAY 24 AUGUST As a fifteen-year-old Liverpudlian schoolboy, Simon Bligh was told by his headmaster that he would go to hell. His mum wanted him to be a priest; he wanted to be a plumber. His dad was a mad Catholic Communist; he was a Kung Fu mad Buddhist. Growing up in Toxteth, his childhood was odd, but full of strange passions. Philosophy and Zen, leather trousers and motorbikes. Japan, unarmed combat and stand up comedy. The young Simon loved comedy and, upon seeing a Richard Pryor film in an empty Manchester cinema, he realised his true calling. He knew he should be a comedi-

an. Faced with this revelation, there followed a decade of travelling, teaching and trying to pluck up the courage to ring for open spots. Finally, he did it. He hasn’t looked back since.

SIMON BLIGH, Angela Barnes, Andy Askins, Jim Smallman, are at Just The Tonic Leicester, Saturday 24 Aug www.justthetonic.com

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LIVE_TRANSMISSION ‘Joy Division Reworked’ 1FSGPSNFE CZ UIF )FSJUBHF 0SDIFTUSB 4DBOOFS Live_Transmission: ‘Joy Division Reworked’ is an electro-orchestral and visual reinterpretation of one of the UK’s most influential bands, Joy Division. A first of its kind; the production tours the UK this Autumn beginning at the Royal Festival Hall, London. The show is a unique audiovisual collaboration between electronic music pioneer Scanner, Heritage Orchestra, and visual artist Matt Watkins.

This sonic and visual spectacle turns the tables on the conventional concert experience. Rather than classical interpretations or cover versions, Live_Transmission is a fearless dismantling of Joy Division’s visual and musical motifs, creating a hugely powerful immersive event that pays homage to the signature spirit that defined the group as one of the world’s most progressive bands. The entire show pivots

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around the virtuosic ferocity of drummer Adam Betts, guitarist Matt Calvert (both of instrumental noise-rock band Three Trapped Tigers) and bassist John Calvert (Ghostpoet). This unhinged nucleus is kept in check only by conductor Jules Buckley who battles with equal force using the incomparable strings, brass, voices, and percussion of the Heritage Orchestra in conjunction with the unique sounds of Scanner. The musicians are also sandwiched between two huge screens that capture the projected artwork of Matt Watkins, whose vast visuals complement the orchestra by switching between clarity and chaos. LIVE_TRANSMISSION ‘JOY DIVISION REWORKED’ 21st Sept: London Royal Festival Hall 23rd Sept: Nottingham Royal Concert Hall 24th Sept: Northampton Royal & Derngate 26th Sept: Cambridge Corn Exchange 28th Sept: Birmingham Symphony Hall

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F70C{B >= Aug 01 Thu THE PLATFORM Charles Bradlaugh, Northampton Aug 02 Fri THE SPLITTERS, IYAHKAYAH & THE MID-DAWN, FALL FROM KING The Musician, Leicester Aug 03 Sat ABSOLUTE BOWIE The Zombie Hut, Corby Aug 04 Sun LV RUDE ANGEL The Musician, Leicester Aug 05 Mon DARK HORSES The Cookie Jar, Leicester Aug 06 Tue GENERATIONALS, WINDINGS The Cookie Jar, Leicester Aug 07 Wed NANCY DAWKINS The Musician, Leicester Aug 08 Thu SURRENDER THE COAST The Soundhouse, Leicester Aug 09 Fri DECIBELS The Zombie Hut, Corby

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Aug 10 Sat PORTER ROBINSON The Musician, Leicester Aug 11 Sun FAMILY DAY FEATURING: PETER ANDRE, BJÖRN AGAIN Leicester Racecourse KGB The Donkey, Leicester Aug 12 Mon LOMA PRIETA, BASTIONS The Cookie Jar, Leicester Aug 13 Tue IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY The Musician, Leicester Aug 14 Wed GRACE & THE MAGIC ROOTS, STEVE PARKER, RED HERRINGS, ANDY GRIFFITHS, RUTHIE COLES The Musician, Leicester Aug 15 Thu JANET ROBIN , STEVIE JONES, SIOBHAN MAZZEL, ABANDON HER, DR X The Musician, Leicester Aug 16 Fri - Aug 18 Sun GREENSTONE FESTIVAL 2013 Overstone Park School Northampton Aug 16 Fri MEGADETH UK The Shed, Leicester IN CONCERT: MARK GEARY Alfred East Art Gallery, Kettering Aug 17 Sat OUTDOOR SPECTACULAR: DARK SIDE OF THE WALL Stanton Lakes, Stoney Stanton MAD ABOUT ABBA - VOULEZ VOUS ANNIVERSARY TOUR Stamford Corn Exchange Aug 18 Sun RUGBY MUSIC FESTIVAL: PEERLESS PIRATES, WHITE MEN CAN’T FUNK, JAZZ MORLEY, STONEFIRE, KRISTY

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Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings " 4UPOF SPMMT JOUP UPXO SATURDAY 24 AUGUST With interest in The Rolling Stones currently at fever pitch following the announcement of their much anticipated sell out shows at Glastonbury Festival and Hyde Park, former Stone Bill Wyman is set to visit Market Harborough with his own all star band The Rhythm Kings. Following his recent appearance back with his old band mates, The Rolling Stones at the O2 Arena in 2012, Bill Wyman is now set to play just a handful of UK festival dates with his own band The Rhythm Kings this summer. These include Glastonbury, The Colne International Blues Festival and Market Harborough’s Jazz & Blues review on August 24th. The Rhythm Kings really are an all star Band in every sense

Jazz & Blues Review Starring BILL WYMAN’S RHYTHM KINGS Saturday August 24th 2013 at Market Harborough Leisure Centre BOX OFFICE 01858 44 66 62 www.madhatter-concerts.co.uk

of the word and feature an ever revolving line up of very wellknown names from the world of Jazz, Rock & Blues, including resident Jazz Legend Georgie Fame on piano, with other great names yet to be announced. The Rhythm Kings will be

playing a diverse range of Jazz & Blues classics spanning more than seven decades and gives fans the great opportunity to see this Star Studded band in a comparatively small and intimate venue.

Emily Maguire #JSE *OTJEF " $BHF SATURDAY 10 AUGUST Emily Maguire is a regular on the playlists at Radio 2. Having now written and released four albums and played with Don McLean, Eric Bibb, Roddy Frame and Glenn Tilbrook, this promises to be a ‘must see’ event. Emily was classically trained on cello, piano and flute before she discovered Bob Marley, and taught herself to play his songs on the guitar. Her fourth studio album, ‘Bird Inside A Cage’ was released in July 2013 has was funded entirely by Emily’s fans. Emily Maguire is at Joules Yard, High Street, Market Harborough, Saturday August 10. www.joulesyard.co.uk

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GALLACHER, HOLLIE AIRES, FITZ, IMPACT DANCE… Caldecott Park, Rugby Aug 20 Tue TITANIC JAZZ BAND The Donkey, Leicester Aug 21 Wed THREE BLIND WOLVES, THE FALLOWS, SAMUEL IDWAL The Soundhouse, Leicester Aug 22 Thu BLEECH BOX, FALLEN EMPIRE, HEADWIRES, DEEP RED THREAD The Musician, Leicester Aug 23 Fri KINGSIZE The Musician, Leicester Aug 24 Sat ECHO MARLEY & THE MUSICAL WARRIORS The Musician, Leicester

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GREAT DIVIDE King Billy, Northampton Aug 26 Mon SACRED MOTHER TONGUE Rushden Athletic Club Aug 27 Tue THE CARP FAMILY, ONE SUSPICIOUS MONKEY The Musician, Leicester TITANIC JAZZ BAND The Donkey, Leicester DEAD FREQUENCY The Shed, Leicester Aug 28 Wed YOU SLUT!, FEEDBACK VOICE, YOSSARIAN The Firebug, Leicester GA Aug 29 Thu BREED 77, SPIRYTUS, W.A.K.O Rushden Athletic Club TREMBLING BELLS The Musician, Leicester

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F70C{B >= There’s lots to do over the Summer so here’s a few ideas to get you started... RICHARD III EXHIBITION Discover more about the Battle where Richard III fought for his crown and lost his life! Journey through Medieval England in the interactive exhibition, witness the horrors of medieval warfare in the Battle Room. Follow the fortunes of four characters and hear their stories about how they were affected during this turbulent time. Test your skill as an archer. Try on some armour and see how heavy it was and see some real objects from the Battle of Bosworth! Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park Sutton Cheney Nr. Market Bosworth Nuneaton, CV13 0AD Telephone: 01455 290429 www.bosworthbattlefield.com 10/11 August BARC SALOON & SPORTS CAR RACING BARC Club racing weekend Formula Renault Porsche GT3 Production Touring Cars Honda V-Tec Clubmans Renault Clio Tickets are available from just £10.00 in advance Rockingham Motor Speedway Mitchell Road, Corby, NN17 5AF www.rockingham.co.uk

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See balloons take to the skies EVSJOH BOOVBM GFTUJWBM BU #JMMJOH "RVBESPNF FRI 16 - SUN 18 AUGUST Families from across the country are next month (August, 2013) invited to the 24th annual Northampton Balloon Festival at Billing Aquadrome Holiday Park & Showground. The event will take place at the holiday park on Crow Lane in Great Billing on August 16, 17 and 18. Stewart Wilyman, Organiser of the Northampton Balloon Festival, said: “The Balloon Festival is an event that lots of people look forward to and we are thrilled to be hosting it at the park for the fifth time. “It is always a spectacular event and a great opportunity for people to see a variety of balloons in the skies over Northamptonshire.” Depending on the weather and if conditions allow, the balloons will be flying at both 6am and 6pm on each day. At 9pm on Saturday, August 17 there will be a balloon glow, where the balloons will turn into giant lanterns and pulsate to music. Peter Angelides, Business Development Director at Billing Aquadrome Holiday Park & Showground, said: “We are really looking forward to the festival taking place at the park.

“The balloon glow is a magical sight and we would really recommend people make time to see it. “People will be able to chat to balloon pilots and crews. There will also be fun fair rides, traders, craft tents, food courts and the American Auto Club International (AACI) car show for people to enjoy during the three days. “Turweston Helicopters will be providing five minute helicopter rides to people for £35 per person throughout the weekend. They will be able to get a great view of the festival and the balloons.” Entry to the event costs £5

per day for adult pedestrians, including those on bicycles and motorcycles, and £2.50 for children aged from five to 15years-old. Children under fiveyears-old can enter for free. NORTHAMPTON BALLOON FESTIVAL is on Friday 16th to Sunday 18th August, with the BILLING BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND on Saturday 24th to Monday 26th August. To find out more about Billing Aquadrome Holiday Park & Showground on Crow Lane in Great Billing, Northampton, please call the venue on 01604 408 181 or visit www.billingaquadrome.com.

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A-Maze-ing 3JDIBSE *** BU 8JTUPX .B[F UNTIL SUN 22 SEPT With the recent discovery of the bones of King Richard III, Leicestershire’s famous Wistow Maze has a timely and appropriate historical theme for 2013. Created in the shape of a ‘boar’ (Richard III’s emblem), this year’s Wistow Maze has been designed not only to intrigue and delight our appetite for all things historical, but also to test visitors’ knowledge of our great British Kings & Queens. The Wistow Maze features over three miles of intricate pathways through 8 acres of living corn, with high level bridges and towers giving unrivalled 3D panoramic views. Diana continues: “The challenge for visitors is to find 12 quiz boards hidden amongst the pathways in the giant maze.

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shire’s “Best Visitor Attraction”. At the end of each season, the maze is harvested for cattle fodder and then redesigned the following Spring using GPS satellite technology.

WISTOW MAZE Wistow, Leics. LE8 0QF For more information go online to: www.wistow.com or call 07884 403889

Sat 17th & Sun 18th August THE BATTLE OF BOSWORTH RE-ENACTMENT WEEKEND. Don’t miss this awesome event - a great day out for the whole family with lots of exciting entertainment including, Jousting tournament, the Kynge’s Feast, mounted skill at arms, a medieval market and living history camp, children’s Bill Drill, falconry displays, guided walks, the full battle reenactment and much more! Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park Sutton Cheney Nr. Market Bosworth Nuneaton, CV13 0AD Telephone: 01455 290429 www.bosworthbattlefield.com

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SAT 17 & SUN 18 AUGUST The Umbrella Fair is set to take place on the Racecourse in Northampton on Saturday 18th and sun 19th Aug. This exciting free family event highlights environmental issues and showcases the best in local talent. With 10 stages covering everything from folk and world music to dance, film, theatre and cabaret and a kids area with fun craft activities as well as a youth area, there really

will be something for everyone. Many of the stages and workshops are undercover so everyone can still have fun even if the weather isn’t good, and with so much to see and do any family will be entertained for free for the whole weekend! The UMBRELLA FAIR Northampton Racecourse - Sat 17th and Sun 18th Aug www.umbrellafair.org.uk

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2WaXb FWTT[Ta With the UK tour of Live_Transmission: ‘Joy Division Reworked’ coming to our region this September, WOW gets an exclusive opportunity to talk to Chris Wheeler, Creative Director of the Heritage Orchestra. F>F Tell us, how did the project come about and why? 2F The orchestra has a history of unusual collaborations and inventive re-interpretive work, from projects with Aphex Twin, Antony, Bryce Dessner, Amon Tobin, UNKLE and DJ Yoda, and so Laura Ducceschi (Creative Producer, Brighton Festival) approached us, the Heritage Orchestra, to create a new work based on the music of Joy Division. F>F How did you come up with the idea and concept? 2F From the initial idea of a Joy Division inspired show, the process was truly unpredictable and certainly wasn’t conceived in one sitting, but was more like Chinese whispers, where the idea grew and grew into something that nobody could have imagined. First of all, Musical Director Scanner, deconstructed the classic Joy Division tunes into new electronic demos, these were then brought to life in the studio and developed by Matt Calvert (guitar) and Adam Betts (drums) - both members of instrumental noise-rock band Three Trapped Tigers, and

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really, and fraught with danger - messing with a cult bands music and slamming it with an electronic musician and orchestra... it should never work! But the problem is that everyone has a perceived notion that orchestras working with a band is just that, an orchestra with a band. We are not doing straight covers of Joy Division, we are reinterpreting and re-imagining some great music in way that respects it whilst taking it somewhere else. F>F Is this the first time you have worked with visual artists as well as musicians? What do you think it brings to the project? 2F We’ve worked with several visual artists and tend always to have a strong visual element to our performances - which is not the norm for an orchestra at all. But then we don’t play any classical repertoire and will more likely be found recording a session with The XX or performing with Aphex Twin at the Barbican than playing Beethoven or

Brahms. Other orchestras can do that. Done properly visuals transform a performance, we had great success with our cover version of the Blade Runner soundtrack at the Sydney Opera House recently - this didn’t show the film but included suggestive and reminiscent imagery that was simply mind blowing. For this Joy Division show Matt Watkins visuals provide the icing on the cake, without it we would lose a visual connection, and the visuals definitely help immerse the audience in a super -scope world of Joy Division. F>F Why should people come and see the show? Any highlights they should expect or anything in particular to look out for? 2F I should probably tell them what not to expect! It’s not a covers concert - the music has been transformed and reworked into an aggressive, very loud, electro-orchestral odyssey, with massive Joy Division inspired visuals of course. However, there’s plenty of recognizable material for fans to raise a cheeky eyebrow to, it just won’t be what they expect. F>F What made you consider collaborating with the artists involved in particular? Why? Had you worked with any of them before? 2F Laura Ducceschi at Brighton Festival suggested both Matt and Scanner as collaborators, and after properly checking them out we thought, yeah they’re pretty cool. I was keen to have an electronic artist as our sounding board and main musical cohort. For us, working with people from different artistic backgrounds is crucial to an exciting and effective collaboration. F>F This is the Heritage Orchestra’s 10 year anniversary this year isn’t it? How have things changed since you began? What is next? 2F Well, we started playing in a small club called Cargo in East London ten years ago, with about 40 of us packed on stage, and

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since then we’ve supported major artists on arena tours, produced our own new shows, recorded with all sorts of people, and rocked two different shows at the Sydney Opera House in one week. The only thing that’s changed with us is that we’ve got better at what we do, and strongly believe in pushing the orchestral format into new territory. It’s just annoying that a lot of managers and artists don’t realize how good their orchestral shows ‘could’ be if they took us on, with our approach to orchestral sound reinforcement, orchestration, and general ability to merge with any artist at a world class level. F>F Any other bands you would like to ‘rework’ similarly? 2F If Beck hadn’t done that really cool thing with David Bowie recently, I’d say Mr Bowie. And also Por tishead, but they’ve been down the orchestra road before. It would also be good to mess around with other bands like The Horrors, The Irrepresibles, or an electronic artist like Burial or Caribou, or something ridiculous like Red Hot Chili Peppers, even if it was only Flea, the bassist! F>F What is next for the project? It was premiered at Brighton Festival, has been to Sydney and is about to tour the UK, any plans for other performances? 2F No more plans yet! Keep your eyes peeled though! Right now we are just looking forward to sharing this project with all of our UK audiences on this upcoming tour. LIVE_TRANSMISSION: ‘JOY DIVISION REWORKED

21st Sept - London Royal Festival Hall 23rd Sept - Nottingham Royal Concert Hall 24th Sept - Northampton Royal & Derngate 26th Sept - Cambridge Corn Exchange 28th Sept - Birmingham Symphony Hall www.joydivisionreworked.com

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The Museum of London celebrates the arrival of a new royal with a small display that draws on its collection. Baby memorabilia worn by former royal babies include a delicately embroidered skullcap worn by an infant Charles I, and a tiny linen vest embroidered with a crown and a small lace mitten belonging to George III, tracking more than 400 years of UK cultural, design and and fashion history in babywares.

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The Bling Ring

FRI 12 – MON 15 JULY Oscar Winning filmmaker Sofia Coppola (The Virgin Suicides, Lost In Translation) takes a look at celebrity and brand obsession in this intelligent adaptation of a true story starring Emma Watson (Harry Potter, The Perks Of Being A Wallflower). Using a combination of the internet, guesswork and sheer luck, a group of American teenagers start breaking into the homes of celebrities they admire. But what starts out as youthful fun spins out of control, revealing a sobering view of our modern culture. ‘Uproarious and bitingly timely’ Daily Telegraph The Bling Ring (15) Fri 9 – Mon 12 Aug (+10.30am Mon 12 Aug – Parent & Baby Screen) Forum Cinema, Weston Favell Centre, Northampton For screening times, please call 01604 837 300 CERTIFICATE: Cert 15 GENRE: Drama DIRECTOR: Sofia Coppola STARS: srael Broussard, Katie Chang, Claire Julien, Taissa Farmiga, Emma Watson RUNNING TIME: 1hr 30mins

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This is the Mod-ern world -PDBMT DFMFCSBUF UIFJS .PE EBZT UNTIL SUNDAY 29 SEPT A new exhibition focusing on one of the most influential subcultures to emerge since the Second World War is on display at Northampton Museum & Art Gallery. ‘Mods’ explores the stories of the original 1960s mods, the mod revival in the late 70s and the re-emergence in the last 10 years. It will display the key elements of the subcul-

ture, including music, fashion and style, and even their preferred mode of transport, the iconic scooter. The exhibition, which is curated by Paul Lander and freelance archivist, Tory Turk will feature five scooters, photographs by Jamie Garbutt from his “Mods and Sods” portfolio, costumes donated by lead guitarist and singer from leading revival band, Secret Affair and local stories from Northampton people who have recorded their memories on film and loaned, clothing, artefacts and photographs. In addition to the exhibition, a lively programme of events has also been organised, including a mod disco featuring local DJs, live music by tribute band Mod Revue and a special viewing of the exhibition for local scooter enthusiasts. There will be a screening of Quadrophenia at the Errol Flynn Filmhouse, adjacent to Royal & Derngate and Secret Affair will play live in the Guildhall on 13 September as part of their 2013 national tour. Cllr Brandon Eldred, Cabinet Member for Community Engagement, said: “Whilst

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Great to see a brand-new fashion outlet open for business in Market Harborough, promising something a little different from the same old brands, the dull cut-price ethic and the tiresome insistence on being bang up-to-date. At Ideology on St. Mary’s Road, timeless cool is the order of the day, as hinted at by the breathtaking customised Lambretta scooter in the window and the most stylish array of threads seen in town

at any time since 1966. Among the highly desirable labels are Art Gallery, Tootal, Pop Boutique and Lambretta. Just as Franc Roddam’s classic Quadrophenia made clear in 1979, mod isn’t a fad or a revival, it’s a way of life. An ideology of effortless cool. Must try harder! IDEOLOGY St Mary’s Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7DL Tel: 01858 469977

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garden offering lodgings to large number of ducks who appeared to be sunning themselves on the lawn when we arrived. The menu was tantalisingly varied with something for everyone at reasonable prices. We shared a combo from the bar snacks menu which got the thumbs up from everyone. We’re sure to be coming back soon. Something else worth a punt is a trip along the Grand Union Canal. If you head down to North

Kilworth Wharf, you and up to 9 friends can hire a self steer dayboat from as little as £120 and spend the whole day messing about on the canal. The Leicester section of the Grand Union Canal has 20 miles of open water for you to take a relaxing cruise along. Open seven days a week during the summer, you can stock up your groceries and liquid refreshments at the shop before you cast off. Right chaps, who’s turn is it to be captain...?

THE FOX INN, North End, Hallaton, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 8UJ Phone: 01858 555278 NORTH KILWORTH WHARF Station Rd, North Kilworth, Lutterworth, Leicestershire LE17 6JB Phone: 01858 881723

Set in Large grounds overlooking the village duck pond, the perfect venue for celebrations and private functions. Afternoon Teas Exceptional Sunday Lunches Dog Friendly The Fox Inn 30 North End Hallaton Market Harborough LE16 8UJ

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thing was afoot, worth further investigation... As soon as you walk in the door of the all-new bar and restaurant, the hard work that’s been put into the transformation of the place, the expertise of Kieran and his team and their warm welcome are all immediately apparent. With its magnificent new beechwood bar and fittings and a luxurious refit and rethink throughout, could this be the perfect cross between a dynamic, sophisticated bar and a friendly, traditional village hostelry? Yes, it could. And what’s more, there’s a beautiful garden space that’s ideal for these summer evenings, coupled with classy allweather decking that was buzzing with clientele on the warm

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Friday night we dropped by to put the place to the test. With the ambience, beer and wine list in the bar duly rated as hits, we were initially tempted by the sandwich menu and the sight of some spectacular sub-six-quid gourmet delights (home-made cod fish fingers with home-made tartare sauce and cole slaw: sold) being served up to our next-table neighbours. And so we were tempted to test the menu put together by Kieran with chef James Ray (headhunted from the award winning Hunters restaurant in Bath). Having lived and worked in Thailand, James adds a mouthwatering fusion twist to several speciality dishes, including the fragrant chicken broth starter, with coriander, lime, pickled gin-

ger and crispy noodles (£7.50). An insistence on fresh, seasonal, local ingredients is immediately apparent in the menu. Likewise in the sensational flavours of both my companion’s mini-toadin-the-hole fashioned from a trio of locally sourced sausages, with mustard mash and cassoulet (£13.95) – and my trio of burgers, a veritable global trek in a swirl of marinades, mooli and salsa, with onion rings and rosemary chips on the side (£12.95). We’ll definitely be back for pud. THE RED LION, 5 Main Street, Great Bowden, Market Harborough, LE16 7HB Tel: 01858 463571 www.redlion-greatbowden.co.uk

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enthusiasts welcomed arrival of the MINI Convertible with its hallmark proportions and design features, and an electro-hydraulically powered roof mechanism. The MINI Convertible swiftly established itself as a market leader and retains pole postion in its segment. Hot on its wheels is the sixth unique model in the MINI line-up, the Roadster. With the Roadster MINI continues to rewrite the rulebook; this is the first open-topped twoseater in the company’s history. The cutting-edge design is typically MINI – an authentic re-in-

terpretation of a classic motoring concept. This latest model offers the fun of driving a taut-handling roadster, with all the character of MINI. And being built at Plant Oxford means it can justifiably claim to be a spiritual successor to the traditional British roadsters of old. Which of the two sun-seekers offers the more appealing open-top driving experience is entirely a matter for the individual to decide. The driver of a MINI Convertible can share the joys of summer travel with up to three passengers while in the MINI

Roadster, the suntan and windswept hair are strictly for two. In terms of speedy access to the open fresh air the MINI Convertible can be partially opened - up to 40 centimetres - at the press of a button and fully opened in just 15 seconds. Only the MINI Roadster has the faster alternative here, activated manually. The soft top is unfolded and locked into place behind the seats in a single operation. There is also an optional semi-automatic open and close mechanism which simply requires the roof to be released and secured at the wind-

<8=8 8= C74 ?0A: Mini In The Park at Santa Pod Raceway on Sunday 11th August 2013 is “The UK’s Top Mini Show� for owners of Classic Minis and New MINIS, plus Mini Clubs and a Mini show for car fans of all ages. Mini In The Park (‘mitp’ for short) is the only British Mini show that features Mini Concours, Mini Run-What-Ya-Brung (RWYB) racing, Mini Club car displays, a Win-A-Mini competition, Mini Trade Stands and Autojumble, plus lots of great action and entertainment, and a great Mini festival atmosphere.

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screen frame. There are no compromises in either model when it comes to safety. Two rollover bars made of polished stainless steel behind the seats along with an extremely rigid windscreen frame form a stable passenger cell in the MINI Roadster. Accident protection is based on the same principle in the MINI Convertible, too, though here the single-section rollover bar springs up automatically behind the headrests at the rear from idle position. This also enables the use of a large through-load opening

between the luggage and passenger section, giving the MINI Convertible additional versatility. With all seats in use, it has a storage volume of 125 litres with the top open and 170 litres when it is closed. Here the MINI Roadster wins hands-down with a transport capacity of 240 litres - impressively generous for this category of vehicle. However, things are a little different when the split rear seatback in the MINI Convertible is folded down. This increases its maximum load vol-

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ume to 660 litres. In both models, a light soft top and additional body reinforcements ensure a high degree of torsional stiffness and a low centre of gravity, making for increased agility when cornering at speed. The MINI Roadster is a tad more radical when it comes to combating the airstream. Its A-columns have a greater tilt angle, and from a speed of 80 km/h the active rear spoiler automatically extends to optimise aerodynamic balance. Meanwhile the 4-seater has more variety to offer in terms of its engine portfolio. The spectrum ranges from the MINI One Convertible with 72 kW/98 bhp to the MINI Cooper D Convertible with 82 kW/112 bhp, the MINI Cooper Convertible with 90 kW/122 bhp and the MINI Cooper SD Convertible with 105 kW/143 bhp through to the MINI Cooper S Convertible with 135 kW/184 bhp. All MINI Roadster versions bear the name of the legendary

sports car designer John Cooper in their model designation. Here the program comprises the MINI Cooper Roadster, the MINI Cooper D Roadster, the MINI Cooper SD Roadster and the MINI Cooper S Roadster. All engines are combined as standard with a six-speed manual transmission, with a six-speed automatic transmission available as an optional extra. What is more, both body types also come in an extremely sporty version. In both the MINI John Cooper Works Convertible and the MINI John Cooper Works Roadster a 155 kW/211 bhp turbo engine will help whip up a storm of enthusiasm on any open-top trip. ! WOLLASTON BMW AND MINI Bedford Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN1 5SZ Telephone: 0160 462 5444 www.wollastonmini.co.uk

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Ducati launch a range of affordability... XJUI 5SJ0QUJPOT 1$1 QSPNPUJPO For this summer, Ducati UK has launched a realm of affordable TriOptions PCP offers spread throughout the model range from the iconic entry level Monster 696 through to the flagship Superbike 1199 Panigale. Ducati has constantly reacted to customer needs by not only producing market challenging products but also by making its motorcycles more affordable. This has been done by reducing service costs and extending service intervals and by offering a range of Ducati finance options that make the dream of owning a Ducati a reality. Ducati UK’s latest TriOptions PCP offers range from as low as £85 per month for a Monster 696 up to £199

for the award winning 1199 S ABS Panigale and with competitive finance APR levels ranging between 2.7% - 6.5%. The full range of Monsters is included in the promotion with a deposit level set at just 20%. The top of the range Monster 1100 Evo is available on the PCP deal at just £119. The 1100 Evo combines the renowned styling of a model celebrating its 20th anniversary with such features as Ducati Safety pack which includes both Traction control and ABS. The most recent new Ducati model, the irresistible Hyperstrada, is also included in the campaign. This compelling mix of Motard and practi-

cality is available on the PCP offer at an enticing £115 per month. Another model often de-

scribed as compelling is the Diavel. Its heady mix of blistering performance and cruising ge-

Now that’s what we call performance! (5&$ UIF EFEJDBUFE %VDBUJ TQFDJBMJTU It may come as some surprise to the uninitiated – which is to say those unused to travelling on two wheels on track at 120mph – to discover that one of the UK’s two dedicated Ducati service and performance centres is based in Stoke Albany, near Market Harborough. Ducati motorcycles are synonymous with prestige, performance and Italian flair for design and innovation – and they’ve been GTEC Performance proprietor Jeff Green’s passion for the past 30 years, first working for an importer of the Italian bikes, then for the company itself as sales manager and after-sales tech support.

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“I’ve run Ducati training courses and supported dealer technicians with updates, bulletins and answers to every conceivable enquiry,” says Jeff. “I’ve looked after the Ducati press and demonstrator fleet, and race bikes from club to WSB level.” In all, Jeff has a unique insight into Ducati – and a level of service, performance and race preparation that is of the highest standard, all at a sensible cost. GTEC Unit 1 Park Farm, Desborough Road, Stoke Albany, Leicester LE16 8PT 01858 535 411 www.gtecperformance.co.uk

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netics accompanies the rest of the range in being part of this inviting PCP promotion. Price per month across the Diavel family range is from £139 per month for the Dark, to £169 for the new Diavel Strada, and on to £189 for the range top-

ping Carbon model. Finally the beloved 848 Superbike range completes the collection of PCP offers with a tempting £119 for the 848 Evo and just £125 per month for the 848 Evo Corse Special Edition.

All prices quoted are for an agreement duration of 37 months. Deposits, APR and fixed interest rates vary depending on model. The promotion runs from now until the end of September 2013. For further details of this PCP offers contact your local dealer or visit www.ducatiuk.com

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