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JANUARY 2010Issue 125
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CHARITY PARTY FORSPECIAL CARE UNITLocal man Jason Pugh is throwing hisson Hayden’s 1st birthday party at theAustin Hall in Yaxley to raise cash forcharity. The party is to help raise somemoney for the special care unit atHinchingbrooke hospital, as thanks fortaking care of Hayden. The party’s onJanuary 9, between 1pm and 4pm.There’ll be a Teddy Bear’s picnic, abouncy castle – which no matter whatage, everyone loves! There’s alsogoing to be face painting, a raffle, andsome lovely tea and cakes. So getyourselves down there for anenjoyable afternoon, and help raisesome money for this special charity.
SENSIBLE WAY TO RUNGetting into the London Marathon isnotoriously difficult – if you’re planningon doing it next year on April 25, getin touch with Sense, the nationaldeafblind charity. They’re offering anumber of runner’s places in theMarathon to help them raise funds,which includes training programmesand a post race reception. For moreinfo, email [email protected] call 0121 415 2751.
VIP PARTY ATWESTGATE Westgate house had a successful VIPparty after the city’s Christmas lightsswitch on. They had a performancefrom local singing sensation NicoleLawrence. The star who made itthrough to bootcamp in this year’s XFactor sang Christmas songs live, andsigned autographs for her fans whoturned up in large crowds to show theirsupport. Westgate had been workingin conjunction with Peterborough CityCouncil to ensure the Christmas lightsswitch on was bigger and brighterthen ever, and we’re sure they did justthat!
ARGENTINE TANGOCLASSESIf you tuned into Strictly ComeDancing week after week then you’llbe familiar with the sexy Argentinetango. In the New Year, classesranging from beginners to freestyleMilonga will be taking place at theMillennium Centre on Dickens Streetin Peterborough. If you fancy thechallenge of learning these sensualand passionate routines, then bothNatalie and Hilmar, who have 20 years
experience in Argentine dancing, willbe there to lead the way. You’ll betaught in style and make use of thespacious dancefloor, and hopefullycreate some competition for thosecelebs on Strictly! If you want to knowmore then you can visitwww.gotantango.com, or call NatalieSafianowicz on 07783 552446.
LONDON INNMAKEOVERIt’s been confirmed that Nick Pistolasof Central Nightclub has bought theLondon Inn, on St. John’s Street,Stamford. The place is said to becomesomething new and exciting thatStamford town is yet to see! It’s havinga total refurb and being extended, thework’s expected to be completed inthe next few months with the placeexpected to be open by the summer.So keep your eyes peeled!
THE COCK IN RE-OPENSThe Cock Inn pub in Werringtonreopened just in the nick of time forChristmas. Sheila McGrath is currentlymanaging the pub and is determinedto inject some life back into the place!And she certainly isn’t hanging aroundwith their first live gig already booked:the brilliant Hooker will be playing theiron January 2. It’s great to see theplace open again!
LARKFLEET BACKSLOCAL GIRL’SSOCCER DREAM Local pupil Scarlett Field is living herdream of playing for the ArsenalLadies team, with a little help from theLarkfleet Group who’ve set up asponsorship package. Larkfleet is
based in Bourne, and is a housingdeveloper and builder with strong linksto the local area and a mission to buildsustainable communities. Karl Hick,Larkfleet’s managing director, was soimpressed with 14 year-old Scarlett’spassion for her sport and natural abilityto read the game, that he’ssponsoring her for this season. Hecommented – “Scarlett is aninspiration to all youngsters bothlocally and nationwide… I’mdelighted that our sponsorship dealwill help her take the next step in whatI’m sure will be a very successfulcareer for her.”Well done Scarlett!
CHARITY GIG AT THE GREAT HALLThe brilliant 24 Carat Purple will beplaying at The Great Hall in Oundle onJanuary 9 to raise money forPancreatic Cancer UK, which onlyreceives 1% of cancer researchfunding. Local lady Jemima Gee ishoping to sell 400 tickets for this eventand tickets are a tenner. Jemima hasheld a few previous charity events andwishes to raise £3,000, so every littlehelps. It’s sure to be a great eveningso if you wish to purchase sometickets, you can contact the OundleTourist Information office, or Jemimaherself on [email protected], 07932796491.
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HIGHWAY TO THEEAST COASTNigel Lavender and Nick Thorpe of
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REAL DIAMOND John Hylton is Europe’s foremost NeilDiamond Tribute performer. He sings all ofNeil Diamond’s classics such as Love OnThe Rocks and Brother Love and his UK fanclub have described his performance as -‘Stunning, Spectacular! His voice isuncannily like Neil’s, he certainly gives aflawless performance’. If you fancy watchingJohn in this electrifying show, then pop alongto Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre onJanuary 16. John will have you convincedyou spent the night with Neil himself! Ticketsare £15. Box office: 01780 766455.
THE CHIPPENDALES Hey girls, if you’re looking for the ultimate night out then make your way toThe Cresset theatre to see The Chippendales! Prepare yourselves asthese American icons stage their latest production of live music, dancingand fantasy, creating a non stop party that’ll entertain and leave youbreathless! The evening guarantees something for every woman, fromnaughty to nice. The show starts at 8pm, February 8. Tickets are £20.Box office: 01733 265705.
TELSTAR Some of the most memorable pop music evolved from the 60s,and record producers such as Joe Meek changed the face of theBritish music Industry. His most famous hit Telstar was aworldwide smash and the Tornados became the first ever UKgroup to reach No.1 in the USA. There will also be support fromThe Flames, a top rock ‘n’ roll group and Lone Rider in thisfantastic tribute show featuring actors Mike Berry (Are You BeingServed) and John Leyton (The Great Escape). Get over toStamford Corn Exchange on January 23 for this great show thatcoincides with the release of the movie Telstar on DVD. Tickets£18.50, Box office: 01780 766455.
SOPHIE KINSELLA COMES TO OUNDLE Bestselling author of the Shopaholic series, Sophie Kinsella is coming toOundle to speak about her latest book Twenties Girl. Her new book isbased around a character called Lara Lington, and whilst her daily eventsare reaching crisis point, 23 year-old Sadie who’s actually a ghost, isconstantly bending Lara’s ear and asking for help. As the story unfolds,readers will find out whether these two girls learn from each other and ifSadie is really a much needed guardian angel anyway! Sophie Kinsella willbe at St. Peter’s Church, Oundle, on January 21 at 7.30pm. Tickets are£6, for more info call 01832 247333.
REVELLERS’‘DROP IN’ Drop In is the Revellers Musical and DramaticSociety’s latest theatre production. It looks atthe trauma and hilarious circumstances thatdevelop when the council decide to close thelocal drop in centre because of financialdifficulties. The question is, will all end happilyor will it be too late to stop the bulldozersmoving in? If you want to find out then bookyourselves a ticket in advance for £15 whichincludes a delicious two course roast beefdinner. The show will be performed fromFebruary 3 – 6 at the Peterborough IndoorBowls Club. Tel: 01733 755176.
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FROZEN RIVER
New to the John Clare Theatre is a filmyou’ll either love or hate, and to manypeople’s surprise had two nominations atthis years Oscars. Frozen River is way offeveryone’s radar, it’s based around awoman left alone looking after two kids in atrailer park when her gambling addictedhusband takes of with the family savings. Ifyou’re into films with plenty of action andtough love then this could be something foryou. It’s being shown on January 7 at7.30pm.
THE HURT LOCKER
Based in and around Baghdad, the HurtLocker gives you an insight into theexperiences of three men serving in Iraq.Their new bomb disposal expert, StaffSergeant William James, has come in toreplace a recently deceased fellow expert,whose luck sadly ran out. This film isdescribed as ‘the best and most insightfulanti war film about Iraq’. The story focusesclosely on the three characters, andcaptures the emotional high theyexperience when they get down to whatthey do best. There will be a showing onJanuary 21 at 7.30pm and the John ClareTheatre. Enquiries: 01733 863870.
PUTTING ON THE STYLE Rock ‘n’ roll is still as popular as ever andPaul Leegan and his band of legends arestill performing sensational shows wowingaudiences all over. Their shows feature allthe great skiffle and rock hits, and relive thebirth of 50s rock. Buddy Holly, JohnnyCash and Eddie Cochran were all toppingthe charts at that time, so there’s definitelysome classics you can sing along to andenjoy. Paul and the Legends will beperforming on February 6 at the StamfordCorn Exchange Theatre at 7.30pm. Boxoffice: 01780 766455.
DANCE LIKE A DOG If you like dance the fierce newshow Wild Dog by theacclaimed Tavazia Dancecaptures the spirit of Africa andone of its most endangeredspecies. Seven dancers blendcontemporary and traditionalAfrican moves with a mind-blowing soundtrack. Itpromises to be a powerful atthe South Holland Arts Centreon Tuesday February 2. Boxoffice: 01775 764777.
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AN EVENING WITHANTHONY TROLLOPEThis new play is performed by film star Edward Fox, andfor those who’ve seen films such as The Day Of TheJackal and The Shooting Party, you’ll find Edward Foxquite familiar! Edward, who has come to embody acertain English stylishness, portrays the Victorian novelistand his characters from works such as the BarchesterChronicles – which are still recognisable today. The play’sbeing performed on January 31 at Stamford Arts Centreat 7.30pm. Tickets are £16. Box office: 01780 763203.
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BROADWAY AND BEYOND Fancy an evening that’ll get your feet tapping and yourheart singing? Broadway And Beyond is a new showcoming to The Key Theatre featuring the biggest songsfrom the biggest shows! It includes favourites from classicproductions like Oklahoma! Kiss Me Kate and The MusicMan, through to modern musicals like Miss Saigon andSpamalot. If you want to be amazed then the three, allsinging, all dancing actors will definitely do just that.They’re also backed up by five top musicians playing adozen instruments between them – very clever! Theshow’s on January 30 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £15. Boxoffice: 01733 207239.
FROGGATT’S COUNTRY GOLD If you enjoy songs by singers such as Cliff Richard and Daniel O’Donnell, thenyou’ll love to hear Raymond Froggatt’s own soulful country songs. Raymond’swritten songs for many other artists, and he’s fondly known by audiences all overas he moves them with songs written from the heart and filled with emotion. Hisconcerts sell out all over Europe, so we’re sure he’ll receive a very warm welcomein the new year! He’s performing on January 29 at The Key Theatre. Tickets are£17.50. Box office: 01733 207239.
EURIPIDES’ HECUBA The Stahl Theatre in Oundle are bringing us an unusual and exciting theatricalevent in January by the Open Stage Company. Written two thousand years ago,the play today has all the power and relevance it had in ancient Athens. Hecubafollows the story of the queen of Troy and her fellow Trojan women, enslaved bythe victorious Greeks. The production has contemporary designs, strong musicalelements with talented a cast including Maureen Braithwaite and Derek LeeRagin. If a look back in history is something for you then catch Hecuba fromJanuary 15 – 17. Box office: 01832 273930.
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GLAMOUR GALORE ISHUGE SUCCESSThe Glamour Galore night in aid of Sue Ryder Care sawthe girls in fine form as they enjoyed a great girlie nightout of shopping, fun and fashion, raising over £1,700.
The night was supported by ESP Magazine as one ofour Perfect Ten events, a series we ran in celebration ofour ten years in business. The ESP girls showed offsome great outfits from Westgate Department Store intwo mini fashion shows.
Face of ESP, Tori Bradshaw took to the stage along withBecca Evans, Paisley McHugh, ESP’s Karen Devine,Anne Anton and Shirley Dalton while WickedlyPerceptive columnist Sarah Tempest compered thefashion show with fashion advice from ESP’s style guruSue Donnelly.
Dozens of stalls sold some great girlie gear includingjewellery, choccies, ball gowns from Rhema by Design,gifts from Reba and fashion from the Sue Ryder CareVintage And Retro store on Bridge Street.
Organiser Jackie Page from Sue Ryder Care told ESP –“We were delighted with the success of the eveningand especially with the support of ESP magazine. Itwas one of the nicest events I’ve organised here. Wehad a queue of people waiting to get in all night.
“We held a similar evening a couple of years ago andnow we want to make it an annual event. We want tomake it bigger and expand on its success.”
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EVENTS
This month you can take the stress out of gettinghitched by heading to The Bull hotel’s great weddingfayre on Sunday January 31. With dozens of stallsyou’ll find a fabulous selection of things to make yourbig day just perfect and give you some creative ideas.
They have every aspect covered from gowns toentertainment with more than one exhibitor of every
type so you’ll have plenty of choice. These includeHoneypot Caterers who make individual cup cakes,Marion Straker Florists and Mediterranean Occasionsthe room stylists who made Jade Goody’s weddingreception look so fabulous, as well as The EdgeEntertainments.
There’ll be goody bags available and admission’s free
to the event which runs from 11am – 4pm. Of coursewhile you’re there looking at all the gorgeous stalls andgowns you might also consider The Bull as a marriagevenue itself. The hotel on Westgate is licensed forweddings and civil partnerships with rooms which cancater from 20 to 150 guests.
For more details call 01733 561364.
STRAW BEARFESTIVAL Although it occurs in early January, the first festivalof the year, the Whittlesey Straw Bear Festival is acracker. The festival was resurrected from theannals of time by the Whittlesea Society in 1980and it has quickly become a must do for lots ofdance troupes from around the country andcontinent.
So what should you expect if you’re a Bearvirgin…well a market town full of happy people forone, Whittlesey is buzzing for the whole weekend.The pubs are rammed to the rafters, the streetsare full of folk wandering from hostelry to hostelryand Morris dance troupes add a splash of colourand amazing theatre to the scene. Don’t hold thenotion that Morris dancers are six sad old blokeswith hankies – the new breed are great to watch – check out the Pig Dyke Molly guys, howdark and disturbing are they?? So much so I was talking to guitarist Gizz Butt at the Bear acouple of years ago and we played with the idea of persuading a troupe to choreograph adance to Firestarter by the Prodigy…. “I’m a Morris dancer... a twisted Morris dancer….”Get the idea?
Anyway top tips – hit the town early Saturday, it’s the main day. The Market Square is agood place to start, you’ll catch the Bear there and the Baby bear! It’s agood place to take the kids as well. Wrap up warm as you’ll be outdoorsa fair bit. If you want to leave the town to the younger more robustcharacters after 8pm, catch one of the organised events at Park LaneSchool and Sir Harry Smith’s in the evening. See the website for detailsas you’ll need to book in advance, www.strawbear.org.uk
Finally get down to Sir Harry Smith school on Sunday at midday for theritual burning… it’s pagan I tell thee! As my daughter Liv put it… “If youdon’t go to the Straw Bear and get drunk the crops will fail…”We havea responsibility then… January 15-17, take your responsibilityseriously! Andy Slater
SPIRIT OF THE ICE The Holiday On Ice team return with another amazingice show at Exec Peterborough at thr Showgroundfrom February 3 - 7.
Spirit is another ice spectacular and is a collaborationof celebrated artistic director and lead judge in ITV’sDancing on Ice Robin Cousins MBE andchoreographer Karen Kresge who’ve co-producedthe which takes you on a voyage from east to west.World-class ice skaters glide from sunrise to nightfall,recreating the ethnic splendour of Asian cultures,ancient mysticism of Stonehenge and tribal gatheringof Native American Indians.
Robin Cousins told ESP – “Audiences can expectlots of glitz and glamour, which is typical for Holidayon Ice.
“We’ve got a beautiful look in the show, dealing withair, fire and water, and we’ve got some great musicthat people may recognise, but not necessarilyplayed in the way that people might recognise it!”
Tickets are available from The Key Theatre or from theTicket Factory Tel: 0844 581 1315 or onlinewww.theticketfactory.com. Prices range from £14.50to £29.50 with all children at £10 (subject to a bookingfee). Big savings for groups. For more info visitwww.holidayonice.com/uk
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NURSES NIGHT AT THE SOLSTICE The Solstice on Northminster is throwing in a new Nurses Night winter warmer,which will start on January 8 and then every Friday night after! If you can showa valid nurse’s ID or turn up in fancy dress or uniform, you get a free drink.There’s also the chance to get a free shot, with your first two drinks paid for. Allyou have to do is turn up between 8pm and 10pm and you’re sure to have agreat night! For details visit www.thesolstice.co.uk or call 01733 560231.
PACKHORSE CHEFS TREAT THE HARY BIKERS The guys from The Packhorse pub inNorthborough proved just how goodtheir food is when they served up atreat to none other than the HairyBikers.
The two celebs made a specialappearance at Waterstones on BridgeStreet and were treated by the pub’schefs to some fantastic food whichwon the Hairy’s seal of approval.
It was a fabulous night at the booksigning with over 200 people woundlike a river inside the store to makesure they all stayed dry and warm.The guys from The Packhorse kepteveryone fed with some fabulousfood.
Manager Anna Elmore who organised the event told ESP – “Si and Dave (theHairy Bikers) were amazed to see so many people as they'd been toPeterborough twice before and were thrilled with the idea of us havingchanged the event from a signing to an ‘eating fest’ as they put it, althoughthey were concerned with food getting on the books!
“They signed for a solid hour and a half and then were served up a fabulousarray of dishes from the guys at The Packhorse and loved every mouthful –we expected them to only try a mouthful of each but they more or lesspolished off the whole lot!”
DAVID DROPS IN FROM THE EASTEND Local actor David Proud, Adam Best inEastenders, made a return to his hometown to turn on a charity light display ata house in Whittlesey raising cash forChildren with Leukaemia.
Gina and John Ferridge illuminate theirhome in Arnold’s Lane every year tocelebrate the memory of their son Nickwho they lost to leukaemia and if theyhit their target before January 3 whenthe lights go off, they’ll have raised atotal of £10,000 for the charity in the lastsix years.
Gina told ESP having the new soap starthere made it extra special – “David’sso lovely, we’ve known him for manyyears but to have our own celebrityturning the lights on was just fantastic.We had about 300 people turn out andraised £600 at the light switch-onalone.”
David was joined by members of TheKey panto Dick Whittington and alsolocal band The Candle Thieves.
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NOT REALLYRESOLUTIONS?So it's that time of the year once again. All peopleseem to be going on about is how rubbish the weatheris (smell the coffee, it's winter), how fat they are, howdistraught they are (January is a traditional time to bedumped) and how they've already broken their NewYear's resolutions. Blimey, January sure is a happytime.
I think of January as the beginning of a 12-monthadventure, a journey of self-discovery if you will. Ratherthan compile a list of conventional resolutions likeeveryone else, I tend to look at making subtle changeswithout the pressure of telling myself it's a resolution.Then I throw in three things I'd like to achieve, which Ilook at as being a bonus if I do. With this in mind,here's what I'm aiming for in 2010.
Ten subtle changes:
1. Try to break wind when in bed with my lover. It'sbetter out than in and will improve my chances ofavoiding colorectal cancer.
2. Change my pants every day.
3. Smile more – it increases my chances of pulling.
4. Get my back waxed more often. I'm starting tofeel guilty when small children begin to cry at thesight of me emerging from a swimming pool.
5. Ask for no butter in my lunchtime roll. Butter ormargarine has as much use in a sandwich as Ihave in a basketball team.
6. Stop ordering dessert in restaurants. Soon I'll beable to join the circus with my fabulous 'balancingpints on my love handles' trick.
7. Do something every day that's dangerous ratherthan new – like overtly flirting with the girls in theoffice.
8. Take bigger risks. Who's going to know if I cometo work in my girlfriend's underwear...?
9. Stop pretending to like champagne. It's overratedand pretentious like designer handbags.
10. Drink more red wine. Jesus did, so I have hisblessing.
Three achievements:
1. Learn to ski.
2. Master salsa dancing.
3. Upgrade my motorbike.
So there you have it. Something tells me going to workpi$$ed, wearing French knickers and enjoying a bit ofslap and tickle at the photocopier has the makings ofa fantastic year...
BOXING TREATFOR OUR TORI “The winner was dead sweaty!” That's all ourFace of ESP Tori Bradshaw could come up withwhen I asked what she thought about being ather first boxing show. Great. There was methinking she was enjoying the technical ability ofthe talent on display but it was more like theirsweaty torso ability.
The semi-professional event was the second tobe held at Club Metro by promoters LeeNightingale and Ricky English – and this time itattracted more than 600 people. These fightfans and more will undoubtedly return for the
next show on March 6 when we'll be treated to at least 10 more bouts including two British title fights.There's also talks currently underway of some must-see ring entertainment with a clash betweenhardman Carlton Leach and glamour girl Kelly Bell! Tickets are available from Smackdown boxing gym,Vision Park in Hampton or by calling Lee on: 07794 491078.
NEW YEAR, NEW(TWO) WHEELS There's no better time to buy a motorbike or tostart taking lessons to get your full bike test.CAM Rider in Werrington are offering a 'two forone' deal on taking your full bike test coursewhich will save you up to £700. The offer runsuntil March 1 and all you need to secure it is a£150 deposit per person. There's even acooling off period where you get your depositback if you change your mind. For moreinformation call: 01733 320820.
If you're after two wheels then there are plenty ofcity dealerships selling excellent used examplesand new bikes on special deals. One suchplace is Kawasaki Peterborough Ltd on LincolnRoad where owner Dave Sanders is passionateabout bikes like I am pasta. He's been in businesslonger than the mafia and will make you an offeryou can't refuse... like this one: Until the end ofJanuary he'll give you three-years 0% finance witha £99 deposit on a new ER-6n (pictured), whichis an ideal starter bike with a punchy 650ccparallel twin engine and precise handling thatinspires confidence. These make goodcommuter bikes and are great for short ar$eslike me – and like me (I've been known) they'repopular with the ladies. The ER-6n is widelyused by training schools too, which is atestament to their solid reputation.
Kawasaki Peterborough Ltd also have a goodrange of used machines worth looking at.Take it from me, I bought one from there andhaven't looked back. Call: 01733 341003.
CAUGHT IN THE ACT!“In a packed restaurant with no tables,Susan still managed to find a place to sit andtuck into her meat and two veg.”
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TRY MUNCHING AT MALAYBA Gone is Gaston on Broadway and in its place is Malay and Thai restaurant,Malayba. Fans of Gaston will miss the light and airy dining experience PeterBoizot introduced to our city but it's a small price to pay for quite a differentambience where you can tuck into dishes previously only available outside ofPeterborough.
Malayba is the kind of place you'll need to make several visits to just to sayyou’ve sampled at least half of the menu! There are literally dozens of dishes ontap and you'll have fun trying to decide what to go for under a cosy palm treesetting (yes there are palm trees in there). Don’t expect a dragon setting fire toyour food though, he was just there breathing all over mine at the VIP opening.
Malayba is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week and there's a 10%discount on takeaway items. Call: 01733 561806.
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES KEITH!
I know Keith Dalton is quite aconvincing guy but on this occasionhis – “I don't think I'm as drunk as youthink I am!” – declaration as I took thisphoto at his Lite FM leaving doconvinced the rest of us like we wereconvinced Jedward were going to winX-Factor.
I was a weekly guest on Keith's popular Talking Peterborough show and I'mmissing the banter already. My Wednesday afternoons won't be the same andneither will local radio. Good luck Keith in whatever you decide to do next anddon't be a stranger.
MY WORD OF THE MONTH
MoistA word that almost always brings about some sort of reaction from people.Depending on the context it's spoken in and whether it's being used by aman or a woman, moist can be both offensive / rude or complementary. Ilove it. Such a illustrative word. It even sounds nice. I like typing it too... hereyou go... moist.
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Losing your hair for any reason is hugely traumatic but the hair extensionsexperts at Raccoon now offer a fantastic alternative to wigs. They’ve trainedup a select group of salons to offer the service and even subsidise up to70% of the cost of the hair and the unique bonding system. It all includes fullconsultation and aftercare so the cost of a full head of hair will range fromaround £255.
Sarah-Jane, the artistic designer and hair extensions expert at Hair Xclusivehas been fully trained to offer this service in Peterborough and it sounds likean absolute God-send for girls who’ve suffered medical hair loss.
The team at the salon based within Esporta leisure club at Thorpe Wood alsoincludes Annalisa who’s just been recognised as one of the UK’s topprofessional hair colourists following her graduation from the WellaProfessionals Master Colour Award course. They’re one of only 650 salons inthe UK to have this accreditation so no wonder colour fans are queuing up!
Salon director Tony Manganiello co-owns the business with his wife Rita andwith 29 years in the industry they’re confident they have a great formula forthe year ahead.
Hair Xclusive in Peterborough isalready known as one of thehottest salons around but now it’sone of just a few selected salonsto offer an exclusive new hairrecovery programme by Raccoon.
“Our mix of designers and graduates are all highly trained to provide the higheststandards in hairdressing and customer care. We offer a free consultation tohelp you select a style colour to match your lifestyle.
“Our team has a genuine passion for hairdressing and client service offering youartistic flair, technical excellence and value for money.”
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You’re sexy, you’re sassy and you’re curvy…come on girls it’s time to flaunt it in some hotlooks in the new breed of plus size fashion.
Forget the size zero, more girls have shape andYours Clothing is setting the high street andinternet alight with its stunning, sexy, plus sizeranges.
With over 40 stores across the country and one ofthe biggest plus size websites in Europe the
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If you’re size 16-32 and feel your curves shouldn’tstop you from turning heads then Yours Clothingis the place for you.
Take a look at www.yoursclothing.co.uk and usethe exclusive ESP 15% off voucher any time inJanuary 2010 and see for yourself.
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So what would you spendyour prize money on? Since the new Oasis store opened on the upperfloor in Queensgate (next to Warehouse) girlswith style have been stocking up on the latestgorgeous gear and accessories.
The new Spring/Summer ranges will be in storesoon and are certainly looking hot.
Coming to the store in February though is thefabulous new Book of Charms. Part of theDesigner Collective this gorgeous necklace setincludes a unique set of charms so you canhave a different necklace every day of the week.The silver plated vintage inspired chain andcharms is £80.
If you don’t manage to win our fantastic prizeyou could always host a Fashion party at thestore for you and your friends and get somegreat discounts and maybe even a £150voucher for yourself.
It’s basically a private shopping evening whenyou and a minimum of 10 of your friends canenjoy hassle free shopping for an hour of fashioninspiration with free Cava, cupcakes, styleadvice as well as 15% discount for you and allyour guests
The 'party hostess' also receives a £150 voucherif the party takes over £750 and all guests areentered into a £100 prize draw for all guests.
Just email [email protected]
Happy New Year fashionistas – it’s time to go shopping! ESP and Oasis in Queensgate have joined forces to bring you a fantastic prize to get 2010 off to agreat start and your wardrobe bang up to date.
The fabulous new fashion store is a great addition to the shopping scene in Peterborough and hassome great new styles on the way.
If you fancy a shopping spree just text or email us the word OASIS along with your name, age, addressand contact number and when we draw a winner from our shopping bag it just might be you walkingaway with £250 to spend on Oasis goodies!
Usual competition rules apply, winners will be notified, entries must be in by 29/01/10.
Oasis Stores Ltd, Unit 70 – 71, Queensgate Shopping Centre, Peterborough, PE1 1NS. Tel 01733 563207
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MATTSAYS... December was a longold month for me (ohyes it was!) as yourstruly was the starsupporting role in the Key Theatre’s panto – Dick Whittingtonand his Cat! No I wasn’t the cat… I was Patsy the elf! Fifty fiveshows over the month has been quite stressful to say the leastbut amazingly good fun. The good thing about the Key pantois that it’s made up of mainly local Peterborough people in thecast, no over-paid has-beens in our show! Some say I look apicture in my white tights and red and green costume otherstell the truth! It’s been great to see a few Stamford faces in thecrowd too, it’s always comforting to see a few friendly faces inthe crowd, it makes it all the more special.
MY NEW YEAR’S WISH… So what would I like to see in store for Stamford thiscoming year? Well it would be good to seeStamford Riverside Festival doing as well as it didthis year. Maybe a two day festival with somecamping would be cool, however I do appreciatewhat the guys do and how much organisation ittakes to produce already, but it’s just a thought…
THE MEIZTERS HITTHE STUDIO Apart from panto, the other thing I’ve been doing thismonth which is a little more rock ‘n’ roll is recording anEP with my band The Meizters (that’s Josh Bromageand Rowan Mckillop) over at the Jigsaw studios atFrognal. It’s been a giggle with a bit of Elvis, a bit ofThe Beatles and a bit of Kings Of Leon - it won’t be inany record shop near you soon, but you will be able toget it at the gigs.
PENNYLESS BACKSTACKRIDGE January is traditionally a quiet month in Stamford forevents but one at the end of the month is well wortha mention when Stackridge play Stamford ArtsCentre on January 30. The well known British folk,pop and progressive rock group who were at theheight of their success during the early 1970s. Theband's output is characterized by quirky humourand rhythmic, catchy, sing-along tunes. Howeverthe local connection in this snippet is that supportcomes from Pennyless, the sublime folk duo whogot together a couple of years ago in Bourne.
Pennyless (Les Woods on guitar and Penny Stevenson violin) have been playing together for two yearsnow. They play fast and lively traditional Celtic folktunes. Penny was then asked to join The Les WoodsBand. To learn and practice new material theydecided to busk as an acoustic duo on the streetsof the towns and cities in the region, where theyextended their repertoire to include cajun, bluegrassand Eastern European music. It’ll be great to seethem on a big stage supporting such a legendaryband as Stackridge.
Tickets for the gig are £16 (£15) on 01780 763203.
FESTIVAL IS A HIT Great to see the Christmas Festival in Stamford wassuch a massive success.
Nicole Lawrence, the X Factor singer, was in fine formand the stallholders seemed to be doing a roaringtrade. It’s always great to see such a buzz in the townand I’m pleased to hear that funding permitting, it’ll beback again next year. Well done to all the organisers!
RUMOURS… Rumour has it that well known Stamford businessman Nick Pistolas has acquired the old London Inn and has a tribe of builders busying themselves turning it into anew venue which will become a must do on the Stamford circuit. At the time of writing this I don’t have the details but knowing what they achieved with Central andBrowns, you just know it’s gonna be a cool place. I guess it’s just a case of watch this space!
Another Stamford venue in need of a make-over is the old Mi Familia/Square One building. It would be good to see the venue restored to the glory days of when itwas Mi Familia. It’s a great old building steeped in character and deserves new owners with a commitment to getting the place buzzing again.
I heard a sniff of a rumour trickling around town, but it was literally a sniff that would border on the bounds of legality to mention, but once again watch this space andI’ll keep you posted!
STAMFORD COMEDY If you need laugh now that the January blues areprobably kicking in, cheer yourself up with a couple ofcracking comedy nights in town.
Mama Liz’s stages another session of Voodoo StandsUp on Thursday January 28 at 8.30pm, tickets £7 (£5).
The following night head to The Stamford Arts CentreComedy Club on Friday January 29 for DanielleWard: theTime Out Critics Choice Best Newcomer2006, Tiernan Douieb and Ray Kane at 8pm, Tickets£10 (£8, £6).
See www.stamfordartscentre.com orwww.mamaliz.co.uk.
Confessions...Susan Saunders
Like most people I’ve resolved to be moreactive this year but as it was already10.30am and I was still in bed I hadn’t gotoff to a good start!
I was late as I’d arranged to meet myfriend Beki at 10.30am at The Granary fora long (short) run (jog/walk) around FerryMeadows to start the New Year as weplanned to continue.
Speaking to Beki on loudspeaker as Ihastily threw on my ancient running gear, Icaught a glimpse of my larger than lifederrière.
“Arggghhhh!”
It was massive.
“What’s happened? Are you alright?”asked a concerned Beki.
Not wanting to draw attention to the realreason I was hyperventilating, I said –“Oh, it’s nothing. I thought I saw aspider.”
I hung up after promising to be there assoon as possible, and changed mytrousers in military-style fashion – I optedfor the black (slimming) pair.
Why was it that I was too appalled tomention my bum’s inevitable growth spurtafter what had been one of the nicest andover-indulgent Christmas periods onrecord?
Usually it’s the case that women drawattention to their behinds by asking trickquestions like – “Does my bum look bigin this?”
The very fact that you’ve asked meansthat you probably already think it is (big)but you will still give your boyfriend thesilent treatment if he happened to agree.
Why are women so intent on asking thisquestion? Do they want to hear the real
answer or confirmation of what’s actuallygoing through their heads at the time? Dowe want people to lie to us or just tomake us feel better because we feel bad?I suspect it’s the latter.
Is there ever a good time to say – “You’veput on weight”?
Beki breezed in cheerfully and hit me with–“Helloeeee. You look nice. Have youlost some weight?”
And there it was… my answer.
No, I hadn’t lost weight. Unless that’scode for – “I’ve put on 10lbs.” My friend,unless visually impaired, had just lied tomy face.
When I talked her through my theory(after laughing her head off), sheconfessed that she had purposely wore alonger top to cover her bum. Now to me,she must be mad as she has an enviablefigure, one that I’d be happy to have.She’s what I call my ‘bumspiration’. Thefact that she felt the same as me andperhaps the same as two million otherwomen (lose an inch here, tone up there),I realised one thing – as women, it’s our
prerogative to grumble about things aswe so wish, whether we’re size 6 or size 26!
Towelling myself dry after my post run(slow jog) shower, I pledged never againto ask – “Does my bum look big in this?”
Instead I resign myself to the fact that itmost probably does!
Ladies, take heed and do not ask yourfriends/boyfriends a question that youreally don’t want them to answer. Do,however, take great comfort (or delusionin my case) in the fact that to someoneelse, you just might be their‘bumspiration’.
Does mybum lookbig in this?
Is there ever a good time to say– “You’ve put on weight”?
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ESP’s Charlotte Jolly has all thelatest health and beauty news…
HEALTHand beauty
HERE COME THE BOYS Neanderthal man is dead and the time when male body odour was the onlyfragrance available is long gone. Times have changed and man has evolved.In this day and age it’s important to look good and know how to impress if youwant to succeed, both in the dating and the business world. ESP brings yousome top tips in male grooming and how to make the best of yourselves… anew year, a new you!
1. Good skincare is easy and essential – taking care of your skin can reallymake a difference to your overall appearance. Try using a face scrub toprepare skin for shaving such as The Real Shaving Company’s Daily FaceScrub which contains lemongrass and black pepper oil to unblock poresand prevent blackheads. It also helps to remove dead skin cells leavingyour skin with the perfect texture for a comfortable shave. A goodmoisturiser is also important in helping skin look young and fresh. Try TheReal Shaving Company’s Anti-ageing Moisturiser containing shea butterand aloe vera to prevent fine lines and reduce the signs of wrinkles. It willleave you with smooth, soft moisturised skin for up to 24 hours, ideal forafter a heavy night out this party season.
2. Body odour – is a big no no! Wash and shower as often as necessaryespecially after playing sport and before a night out. There are some greatanti-perspirants and deodorants out there these days, so men no excuses!Try Lynx Dry Africa anti-perspirant deodorant and see if you have the Lynxeffect with the ladies.
3. Get yourself a good haircut – if you don’t spend out on a new outfit thatoften make sure you splurge on a decent haircut. More expensive salonstend to keep up to date with fashion trends and can really make the most ofwhat you have. Balding hair looks best short, very short in fact. No comb-overs please. There are also some great hair products around to keep yourstyle looking good. Trevor Sorbie’s Hair Fibre Wax can be used daily toshape, style and mould your hair.
4. Good oral hygiene is a must – brush teeth at least twice a day, visit thedentist on a regular basis and use a good mouth wash. Always carrychewing gum around with you or some extra strong mints as you neverknow when you could get lucky – 2010 could be your year!
5. Last but not least keep clothing clean, smart and trendy and change yourunderwear daily at least!
HEAD FOR THE NEWBRAZILIAN IN SPALDING Mishishi hair salon in Spalding are the latest experts in the all new Brazilianblow dry. This innovative hair treatment helps to recondition and smooth hair,leaving you with shiny, fizz-free hair for between 2 to 5 months. Popular inAmerica, celebrity fans of the treatment include Nicole Richie and LynseyLohan.
The Brazilian blow dry works using a Keratin based lotion to naturallystraighten and relax the hair. Keratin is the primary protein of the hair, skin andnails and transforms hair, without chemicals, into its healthiest state.
The treatment’s suitable for all hair types whether it be fine, coloured, curly orstraight and takes between 1 ½ to 4 hours depending on the length andthickness of the hair but is well worth the time as the results are immediate.Time taken to style your hair is dramatically reduced and in most cases willrequire minimum blow drying time so is perfect for those of us with hecticlifestyles. But even better news girls is that humidity and rain will be a problemof the past – they will no longer cause frizzy hair!
For more info visit www.mishishi.com or to book a free consultation orappointment call Michelle Pearson on 01775 762733.
NEW YEAR BEAUTYRESOLUTIONS January is the perfect time to begin a beauty overhaul so start 2010 as youmean to go on with our must-do resolutions…
1. I will detox my make-up bag – most cosmetics do have a shelf life andare the ideal breeding ground for bacteria if kept too long so stop hoardingand chuck out the make-up junk – a perfect excuse to treat yourself tosomething new.
2. I will not sleep in my make-up anymore – we’ve all done it after a latenight out but this is the biggest beauty no-no ever. Your skin needs tobreathe to allow it to repair itself whilst you sleep but a heavy layer of make-up will block pores and trap dirt and bacteria –eeww!
3. I will wear a daily SPF – wearing an SPF of atleast SPF15 every day dramatically decreasesthe bad effects of the sun on your skin, reducingthe likeliness of wrinkles and age spots. The sunmay be weaker in the winter but you shouldwear it all year round.
4. I will drink more water – drinking at least eightglasses of water a day helps to plump out skin,keeping it younger looking and hydrates yourskin from within. It’ll flush out toxins and keepskin clear and healthy.
5. I will wash my make up brushes – not only isthere the small issue of hygiene (the build up ofbacteria and grease is simply disgusting) butyour brushes will perform better and do what they’re supposed to if they areclean and dirt free. Wash in warm soapy water and allow to air dry. Aim todo this at least once a month if possible.
Before After
A NEW LOOK LUSH Cosmetics store Lushin Queensgate has agreat new lookdesigned to take thingsback to basics.
With a central countrykitchen style tableconsultation area, thenew shop designencourages customersto sit down, relax anddiscuss their skincareneeds with one of Lush’s expert consultants. Customers can even take awaysamples to try and ensure they find the best products for them.
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Chase away those post-Christmas blues and give yourselfand a friend a real lift for 2010.
ESP has teamed up with theStylistics hair salon atPeterborough’s Westgatedepartment store to give readersa chance to win two pamperingsessions worth a total of £250.
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Karen has a diploma in nutritional medicine, nutritional therapeutics and homotoxicology; she is a member of the British Association of Nutritional Therapists and runs her own private practice.
It’s that time of year again when we want to let goof the old and welcome the new. My roots arefrom bonnie Dundee in Scotland and our newyear planning always started a couple of daysbefore where hours were spent cleaning the oldrubbish out of the house to make a fresh start forthe year ahead. Mind you it was a waste of timeafter the Hogmanay party! Sometimes we makepromises or resolutions only to find by midJanuary we’ve lost them somewhere as the oldhabits reappear.
When it comes to food, we go onto autopilotpicking up the same foods over and over, muchlike our persistent thoughts. If you stopped to lookat all the edible foods on this planet and then seehow many of them you eat you’ll find that we eat alot but only a limited variety!
Food Intolerance and Food Allergy AwarenessWeek runs from January 25-29. Both are verydifferent as the reaction from the immune systemis very different.
Allergies are NOT food intolerances; they are verystrong immune responses which can causesudden reactions such as swellings, runny nose,itching etc. Some allergic reactions can lead to adangerous situation called anaphylaxis (with thisin my family I know first hand how frightening thiscan be!)
However, food intolerances are very different. Youcan get a reaction but the immune system takestime to respond to it and it’s not life threateningbut can affect your life particularly if you feel theeffects on a day to day basis but don’t know why.Some symptoms that may be linked tointolerances can be physical or mental (maybeeven emotional) such as –
• Irritability• Tiredness• Sinus problems• Skin rashes/itches• IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)• Brain fog • Anxiety• Insomnia• Headaches… and a host of other symptoms
It’s more obvious to see the link between what weeat and our physical symptoms but not so muchfor how we feel or how we behave!
We can lose tolerance to foods for a variety ofreasons some being –
• Stress (has a direct affect on the gut)• Decreased intestinal lining which allows forlarger particles to get into the blood stream
• Inadequate nutrition• Inadequate breakdown of foods causing animmune response (maldigestion)
• Frequent courses of antibiotics or some othermedical drugs which can affect the gut
• Levels of friendly (or unfriendly) bacteria • Eating the same foods too often… and muchmore
Some culprits can be the foods we eat too often(sometimes every meal) which are –
• Yeast• Wheat and/or gluten• Cow’s milk products• Soya products
Short term – taking foods out that you suspectmay be a trigger won’t be a problem but longerterm you have to make sure you are replacingthem with good alternatives which bring goodnutrients. For instance replacing wheat withmanufactured wheat-free options might not bebetter long term, they are very high in salt andoften contain a variety of chemicals to add flavour.
There are tests available which can show certainimmune responses to foods but always takeadvice before parting with good money. Beingable to interpret the reading is important and alsocare should be taken on eliminating food groupsto make sure you don’t end up eating such alimited diet.
If you feel you may have food intolerances orallergies then always seek advice before makinglong term changes to your diet.
Best wishes for a healthy 2010!
For more information on nutrition and health go tomy website www.karendevine.co.uk
TVAS SEEN ON
Karen Devine
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TRY A DEVINEDETOXKaren has now launched her very own Devine DetoxRetreat for 2010: retreats in stunning venues. Formore details visit www.karendevine.co.uk
KAREN’S BACK ON TV! ESP’s residentnutritionist is back onthe box this year!The Last Resort returns to BBC Northern Ireland earlyin 2010 with human conditions ranging fromagoraphobia to binge drinking being addressed bythree world-class experts – all aiming to help fourmen and two women transform their lives in just tendays.
Based in a stunning stately home in rural CountyFermanagh, a top clinical psychologist, a nutritionist(our Karen!) and a life coach offer a unique three-pronged approach to cleanse the mind, body andsoul.
“This an amazing experience not just to work withsome of the most respected therapists in NorthernIreland but for the personal challenge for me beingthe main presenter of nutrition. I put them throughall things nutritional including a few surprises whichdidn’t go down too well initially!
“I was very humbled by the way the six guestsallowed us into their lives, they came to the LastResort with an openness and a willingness to helpthemselves.
It was two weeks full of ups and downs as you’llsee, with many tears, tantrums and a lot of laughterin the mix.”
Watch all six confront their demons before it's toolate. For each of them, they've reached The LastResort.
BBC 1 NORTHEN IRELAND – January 4,10.30pm or Channel 973 (on Sky box).
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INTERVIEW
It's been a bit of a whirlwind for you so far – what'sbeen the best part of 2009?
“It’s hard for me to choose one highlight of 2009 becauseit’s been such an amazing year for me. If I had to choose Iwould probably say the recognition and response I've hadfrom everyone about Skins Series 3.”
How do you feel about being part of Peterborough'sgroup of new young guns putting the city on the map?
“It’s always good to be part of something that makes adifference. Being part of Peterborough’s new young gunsis brilliant... everyone has been really supportive and itmakes coming home a novelty again.”
What's it been like playing Freddie again and what canwe expect from the next series?
“It's been fantastic playing Freddie, I’ve learnt loads in theprocess and as for the next series I’m going to keep mycards close to my chest and wait for you to watch it.Haha!”
Who's been your favourite co-star?
I've had loads of favourite co-stars. All of the cast are veryclose and the guest stars we have are all brilliant too. I’llsay Will Young because I'm allowed to mention his name,it was great working with him and being the only castmember on Skins to do so made it that little bitmore fun I suppose... he was a dude!”
Are you sad Skins is over?
“I am sad it’s over but at thesame time it will give us theopportunity to get out anddo new things with ourcareers and grow asartists. Also if theproducers decide toget a new castinvolved then it’sgiving someoneelse a shot justlike I wasgiven one.”
What does 2010 hold for you?
“2010 holds lots of hard work and if I make the rightchoices then a successful year shouldn’t be out of the question.”
What do you miss most about home when you're away?
“When I’m away I miss my family and home comforts themost, just little things like a cup of teawith my mum over a decent episodeof Jeremy Kyle. Haha...”
What are your New Year'sresolutions?
“I haven’t thought about anyNew Year’s resolutions yet... Inever tend to have any. If Ihad to have one it wouldprobably be something alongthe lines of not moaning abouttrain journeys, haha…”
As his second series of Skins airs on E4 this month Peterborough’s very own TV star Luke Pasqualino is proving he’s still hotproperty. During 2009 he’s not been far from our screens appearing in Casualty, Celebrity Weakest Link and most recently inMiranda Hart as well as presenting an award at the MOBOs amongst other things. Now with trips to the US and otherprojects in the pipeline back home it looks like 2010 could bring even more success for the young actor. ESP grabs a word…
Luke Pasqualino
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Actors John Challis andSue Holderness, knownto millyons of people asBoycie & Marlene will be
in the city in Februaryreprising their iconiccharacters from Only
Fools & Horses and thespin-off series Green
Green Grass. They’ll bedoing an An Evening
With... at The Key Theatreand ahead of their visit I
couldn't help wonderwhat made them decide
to go on tour...
Boycie: For gawd's sake Marlene, would youcheer up. You've got a face like Susan Boyle’sbackside.
Marlene:Oh give it a rest Boycie – you've beenon at me ever since you arranged this live tour.
Boycie: Look, we've been through this all before.Due to the economic climate I've got all my assetstied up in that farm I bought and I need to get myhands on some quick cash.
Marlene: I know, I know, but why couldn't you goback to being a car salesman?
Boycie: Because Marlene, I am a celebrity now,and celebrity endorsements are big businessthese days. That's why we're doing this tour. Mypublic awaits. Oh yes, it wouldn't surprise me if thisshow gets nominated for a BAFTA.
Marlene: Pah, leave it out. The only reason peopleare going to turn up is to hear you talking aboutDel-Boy and the Trotters. If it wasn't for them noone would've heard of you... or me!
Boycie: Yes, well that may have been the case inthe past, but I think you'll find I'm very much acelebrity in my own right these days. Only theother day I was speaking to a television executive.
Marlene:Oh yes, that's right – I noticed you
speaking to some spotty youth in Currys. Are yougoing to buy that new widescreen telly then?
Boycie:Good gawd, woman. I'm not talking aboutsome spotty plonker in a shop, I'm talking about apukka TV executive. He gave me his business cardand everything. He's very interested in a majorshow that's being made this year... and it's inAustralia.
Marlene: Australia? Oh how exciting. ’Ere, is it apart in Neighbours?
Boycie: A part in Neighbours? Have a day offMarlene, do I look like Harold Bishop’s long lostbrother? No, this is my chance to really establishmyself and stop being typecast. I could be thethinking woman’s Hugh Jackman.
Marlene: So what is it then?
Boycie: The next series of I'm A Celebrity... Get MeOut Of Here!
Marlene: And they want you?! (laughs hysterically)
Boycie: Yes – and what is wrong with that? I'vegot a lot of skills that'll stand me in good stead forsurviving a month in the jungle. I survived living inPeckham for over 40 years.
Marlene: In a nice house, surrounded byhundreds of creature comforts. How are you goingto cope being surrounded by man eating insectsand strange looking creatures?
Boycie:Well I've lived with you for long enough!There isn't a creature alive that's scarier lookingthan you first thing in the morning without yourmake-up. (Does his laugh)
Marlene: I wish you wouldn't do that laugh ofyours. You sound like a sheep on steroids. Andwhat about the jungle food? It won't be all caviarand smoked salmon. I've seen those bush tuckertrials. They make you eat all sorts of disgustingthings.
Boycie: Again that's not a problem. You seem tobe forgetting that when we lived in Peckham Ispent years eating in Sid’s Cafe and The NagsHead. If I can put up with that, I can put up withanything. (Laughs again)
Marlene: You’ll wear that laugh out if you’re notcareful. Imagine what’ll happen if we turn up at TheKey in Peterborough and nothing comes out.
Boycie: That’s a good point. I’ll give them a ringnow and make sure they put a bottle of Cognac inthe dressing room!
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WOLFIE'S LAKESIDE DATEFinally, look out for local darts legend Martin 'Wolfie' Adams on BBC2 inJanuary. The bearded, bespectacled, and sovereign-ringed daddy of darts willbe back at The BDO World Championships at Lakeside in Surrey that runsfrom January 1-9. Wolfie's opening match will be shown live on BBC2 onMonday January 3 and after winning the World Championship in 2007, aswell as the Winmau World Masters in 2008 and 2009 he'll once again be in thehunt for the top prize. A-oooooooooh! C'mon Wolfie!
STAND OUT LIVE COMEDY The best ones to look out for over thenext few months....It’s good to see some new live comedy nights springing up around town andafter spending Christmas locked in with the family and receiving your creditcard bill in the post… you’ll probably be keen to get out for a laugh!
ESP went along to try out the new comedy nights at Radius (above theSolstice) and have to congratulate Jonny Mills and the team for a great night.
Out of the mixed line-up we favoured Juliet Myers and Irish comedian RyanMcDonnell but it was a good night all round and packed to the brim. The nextone is on February 19 and I’ll have more on that next issue. It’s worthreserving your seat on 07890 062371 as we had to squeeze in with presenterLee Warren and the Heart FM competition winners – thanks Lee!
Meanwhile The Comedy Club which some of you may have seen over atEsporta have introduced some of their nights to the city centre and held twotrial comedy sessions at Bar Rock last month. Fingers crossed they went welland the boys will be back in town once again – if you were there let me knowwhat you thought. Meanwhile their quarterly nights held at Thorpe Wood willcontinue so watch this space (www.hahaheehee.com andwww.espmag.co.uk) for the next dates.
Stamford Comedy Club returns on Friday January 29 and gets the year off toa good start with Danielle Ward the Time Out Critics Choice Best Newcomer2006, Tiernan Douieb with enthusiastic delivery of sharp observations and slickdelivery, plus crowd pleaser Ray Kane. Tickets are £10 (concessions available).Box office: 01780 763203.
One to book for next month is Rhod Gilbert And The Cat That Looked LikeNicholas Lyndhurst on February 12. Following last year’s sell-out tour andsensational performances on The Royal Variety Performance, Live At TheApollo, and Michael Mcintyre’s Comedy Roadshow, the Welsh wonder is backat The Cresset with a brand new show. He’s one of the hottest names in stand-up today so catch him in the Boro while you can. Tickets £17.50. Box office:01733 265709.
CAUGHT IN THE ACT?
VIEW PAPARAZZI ONLINERemember all our Paparazzi photos, even thosethat we just can’t squeeze into the mag, go upon our fantastic new websitewww.espmag.co.uk so you can see who’s beencaught in the act of having a great time! If it wasyou and you’d like to savour the flavour of thatnight, you can buy images to keep.
ON THE TOWN INSTAMFORDPep and his Paparazzi lovelies hit Stamford townand boy did they have a good time! Newlycrowned Face of ESP, Tori Bradshaw teamed upwith Becca, Susan, Matt and Laura as the crewpicked off some of Stammy's most popularvenues.
First stop was a 'quiet one' in The Millstone. Pep(we're told) was too busy eyeing up one of thelovely barmaids so Becca took over chiefPaparazzi duties for a while, before handing backto Pep who snapped Becca and Susan givingkaraoke a bit of a go. We're reliably informed thegirls' version of I Will Survive is best compared tothe sound of mating dolphins (after one too manyshandys of course).
The Crown came next for Pep and his crew. Afavourite location for a drink in stylishsurroundings, this venue has forged itself a goodreputation and is always on the 'to do' list whenESP goes to Stamford.
And a visit to Stamford wouldn't be completewithout a stop in The Periwig next door. The newdancefloor area was packed (although Pep wasreluctant to show his new salsa moves) and theentire venue was buzzing with a fab festive vibe.
The Peartree on Broad Street was next and therewere plenty of faces from out of town enjoying adrink. The live music was provided by GeorgeSimpson who did a great acoustic set while ourguys worked the crowd with punters eager to gettheir mugshot in the mag.
Last stop of the night was Mama Liz’s where Pep,his lens lovelies and Matt were treated to asoundtrack from yesteryear with music going asfar back as the 1950s! Mama's has a great line-upof DJs playing a wide range of music – a placeour team recommend you should definitely havea few drinks at when you’re next in Stamford.
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CELEBS
Two years ago Natalie Imbruglia celebrated ten years of releasing musicwith a Greatest Hits. It was, she says now, a line in the sand. A clearing ofthe decks. A full stop.
“It coincided with the end of my working relationship with my old labelas well, so it really was a chance for a fresh start,” she acknowledges. “Ido feel I’ve got more freedom than I’ve ever had as an artist.”
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That freedom reflected itself in her approach to songwriting andproduction. Natalie decided she would follow her muse. If thatmeant working with a variety of old friends and colleagues all overthe world, so be it – she wrote with, amongst others Los Angeles-based Scottish writer Gary Clark (formerly of Danny Wilson),bunkered down in Miloco Studios in London with producer BenHillier (Blur, Depeche Mode, The Horrors), and also with the help ofDave McCracken (Ian Brown, Beyonce).
If that meant, as she puts it, “flipping some of the songs she’dwritten completely on their head,” fair enough.
“For example Scars changed from the demo to become anArcade Fire, crescendo type track but then returned to the ballad-like demo,” explains Natalie.
“It’s taken me years to have the confidence to let songs bechanged, messed up, cut up, broken into pieces and assembledinto something new. Ben Hillier helped me with that – I asked himfor curveballs, and he turned songs that started out like StevieNicks into dance tracks. Brilliant!
She’s the singer and songwriter to whom Chris Martin has giftedwhat the frontman has described as “the best Coldplay song hehas written.” How highly does Martin rate her and the songs sheassembled for her new album? High enough to take her round toBrian Eno’s place to borrow the art-boffin’s studio, to lend asongwriting hand in other places, and to offer some sterling adviceon tracklisting and sequencing (important things, those).
“Chris was brutally honest, which is quite refreshing,” says Natalie.“Someone that talented you can trust. It was really nice to have anobjective person come in and help you a bit.”
She knew Martin from years ago and used to be at all Coldplay’searly gigs. They hadn’t spoken in a while, until Martin got in touchout of the blue, saying he had “a couple of ideas that might not beright for Coldplay but they might be right for me. The next thing Iknow I’m at Brian Eno’s house, borrowing his studio, as Chrissang this song to me…”
It was Fun, a glorious, heartfelt pop song. “I thought it was the mostbeautiful song I’d ever heard. I nearly did one of those ugly criesand almost had to leave the room,” she laughs. “I thought, whydoes he want to give it to me? But he just did. Lucky me, it’sabsolutely beautiful.”
She’s made the album of her career, and of her life. “The title, ComeTo Life, is about really living,” she says, “not living the life thateveryone thinks you should. It’s about being who you are steppingup and stepping out. That is what I’ve done, and I hope peoplehear that in the songs.”
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Aston and JLS begin 2010 with their live tour aninstant sell out and will be ending it with an arenatour to which they’ve had to add extra datesalready! They’re next single One Shot will be outnext month and if 2009 wasn’t big enough for theguys it looks like this year will be even bigger… ifthat’s possible!
Peterborough lad Aston Merrygold hasn’t beenable to set foot in Queensgate for quite a whilebut if he had he’d no doubt have felt a littleunnerved by the fact his face was adorningcalendars on sale around his home town’sshopping centre. Anyone who knows him fromthe city would no doubt be feeling the same. Talkabout a meteoric rise!
Now part of Britain’s hottest boy band, Aston hasenjoyed the busiest year of his life – two numberone singles, a number one album, countlesspublic appearances and two triumphant returnsto the show that launched JLS.
Aston told ESP – “It’s all quite unreal. Only justover a year ago we were still in the showourselves.”
After such an intense year how do the guyshandle the pressure? “We just have a real laughtogether in-between times,” says Aston “butwhen we’re at work we’re professional.”
Despite all the hype about Stacey Solomon whoAston admits “is cute” Aston says he’s still
looking for Miss Right – “I’d like a nice girlfriend,”he confides. But surely he’s swamped by girls?“Sometimes the ones that just lust after youaren’t the right girls for you. I’d like someone notjust hyped on the whole JLS thing – someoneliking me for just me.” Steady yourself girls!
Their amazing duet with Alexandra on the XFactor final proved there really were two winnerslast year – whether the same will be the case forJoe and Olly remains to be seen.
The press love all the competition but when the‘bad boys’ cuddled up to Alexandra on stagethey proved ‘everbody’s in love’ with both acts.“There’s enough for everybody” said JB. “We’renot in competition against her as such. She’s areally good friend of ours and a deservedwinner.”
It doesn’t seem that long ago we were castingour votes for Aston and the boys but despite theirwhirlwind year the JLS guys have still been gluedto the latest series themselves.
“We’ve not been getting much sleep,” JB toldESP, “we’ve been working hard but we love it.We still watched the show though.
“We met Jedward,” added JB, who favoured Ollyto win, “and they were fantastic guys – one ofthem even had my bed from the X Factorhouse.”
The boys have been all over the press and everyTV show going but one of their more unusual TVappearances was in Channel 4’s 3D week.
“It was great to be involved in a 3D show,” saidJB “and to be the first British group to do it wasamazing!”
Of course it was their return to the X Factor stagethat was a real talking point. After their firstperformance Louis was quick to point out –“They’ve got it all they deserve everythingthey’ve got.”
They even had high praise from Mr Cowellhimself who said – “When the boys started theprocess they put everything togetherthemselves, they worked hard, they didn’t win…but for the next 12 months they did the same.You’re the reason acts like you, why we makethis show. Congratulations!”
Oritsé says – “Afterwards Simon came over andpatted me on the back and said what a great jobwe’re doing and that he’s very proud. I didn’tknow what to say!”
JLS’ new single One Shot will be out onFebruary 22.
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It’s hard to believe that it’s ten years since Lite FM first hit the airwaves in Peterborough as abold rival to the long standing Hereward FM, but a lot’s changed since then for both thestation and the city. New owners Adventure Radio have decided a new era has dawned andso a new name and a new line-up have been announced.
“Peterborough is a vibrant city and has a new optimism,”managing director Mark Jeevestold ESP. “I think we’re in the right place at the right time and the opportunities are huge.
“Even with the changes in the city centre like the old Corn Exchange building beingknocked down – there’s a real feeling of out with the old and in with the new.
“Lite served Peterborough very well for ten years but things have changed. When we tookover and looked at the audience needs we could see that Lite had started out as a sort ofclassic hits station but adults now have a much younger outlook and the station needs toreflect that.”
Time to welcome in anew year and a newradio station. OnJanuary 4 get ready totune into Connect FM106.8 as we saygoodbye to Lite FM…
THE NEW CONNECT FM LINE-UPGregg Nunney – 6am – 10am
Tracie Young – 10am – 1pm
More Music Lunch Hour – 1pm – 2pm
Ian Sharpe – 2pm – 7pm
Ben Payne – 7pm – 10pm
Love at Sunset with Ali Burnett – 10pm – 1am
This optimistic feel is being injected into Connect FM whichwill officially launch on 106.8, replacing Lite FM on January4 with a new line-up of presenters including former 80’ssinger Tracie Young taking over lunchtimes.
Mark says the Adventure Radio group is promising to ‘bringsunshine to your radio’ with its unique ‘sunny day’ brandand its slogan of ‘Just Great Songs’.
The group owns four stations – Connect 107.4 / 97.2 FM(Northamptonshire), Southend Radio 105.1 FM andChelmsford Radio 107.7 FM and the new Connect station inPeterborough.
Mark added – “We’re aiming to replicate the success thatConnect has had in its neighbouring county, and byjoining up will be able to offer the listener a great choiceof new and exciting programmes, big prizes and some ofthe best local talent.”
This includes the Tracie Young Show (10am to 1pm,Monday to Friday) – presented by the former Jam and StyleCouncil singer.
Tracie began singing professionally in 1982 at the age of 17,after replying to an advert Paul Weller had placed in SmashHits. He was looking for a singer to sign to his newlylaunched Respond label. After hearing Tracie perform, heoffered her a deal.
Within months Tracie had sung on The Jam’s final single,Beat Surrender, and was singing with the Style Council. Shehad also started performing as a solo artist, scoring hitswith The House That Jack Built and Give It Some Emotion.However, the vision for Respond Records didn’t quite panout as expected – a contract with Polydor Records followed,but eventually Tracie called it a day with her singing career.
The Tracie Young Show will launch in January with ‘Tracie’sMystery Voices’ – a contest running for 10 weeks givinglisteners the chance to win £5,000.
Ian Sharpe and ‘See It All’ Sara Gregg Nunney Tracie Young
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FOOD
NEW YEAR TREATS AT EAST If your credit card bill has shaken you, you just might be planning on holing up inJanuary with the remains of the Quality Street for consolation and planning not to goout again until spring!
The good news is East restaurant on Town Bridge has just the tonic to ensure youcan still have a social life in 2010 and get together with friends.
When it comes to fine Oriental dining this gorgeous restaurant on the river has aunique atmosphere and is guaranteed to lift your spirits. Their special January offerof two courses for just £10 has to be the answer to surviving the January blues.
The menu here is like no other in the city and this is an ideal opportunity to enjoystylish, fine dining at a great price. This generous deal runs from Sunday – Thursdayevenings. This doesn’t mean you only have a couple of dishes to choose fromeither – the menu includes eight starters and nine main courses served withsteamed rice and stir fried vegetables.
The starters include Sata Lilit Bali – pork, marinated in an Indonesian sauce, grilledon skewers served with a sour and sweet salad. Sambal Chicken Wing – chickenwings tossed in Malaysian Sambal sprinkled with lime leaves.
While the main courses see dishes such as GaiTod Takai–chicken thigh stir fried with crispylemongrass, tossed with a garlic, chilli andoyster sauce.
Mee Siam (a complete dish) – a jus of chilli,garlic, shallots and yellow beans stir fried withchicken and prawns topped with omelette andspring onion.
Gang Gari Kung – prawns, potato and onionsslow cooked in turmeric and curry saucesprinkled with crispy fried onion.
Even better you can enjoy a tasty pint fromOakham Ales or a great wine selection whileyou’re there. If all that doesn’t tempt you out ofthe house, nothing will!
Tel: 01733 315707
www.east-restaurant.co.uk
MALAYBA BREATHES NEWLIFE INTO GASTON It’s always great to see new additions to the dining out scene in the citycentre and we recently went along to the launch of Malayba on Broadway.
Not only is it good news to see another venue open but it’s also good tosee new life breathed into an old one – namely the former Gaston buildingwhich had sadly been closed for some time. It’s now been transformedwith palm trees and a new cocktail bar and serves Malay and Thai cuisine.
The latest venture by the owners of Imperial Bento just further along, wasopened with entertainment from amazingly talented Chinese acrobats anda fabulous lion dance and the ESP team were invited along for a sneakypeek.
It now means Broadway has a great selection of restaurants stretching outfrom the centre helping create another new restaurant quarter on that sideof the city centre.
www.malayba.com
CHIMICHANGA ARRIVES! As we told you a while ago there’s more good news with the arrival of the Chimichanga chain taking over theformer Verve bar on Church Street.
It’s hopefully opening around the end of February or early March. While it’s certainly sad to see the bar go atleast the arrival of this new Mexican restaurant further broadens the choice in the centre.
Part of the Prezzo chain, this new restaurant is one of just eight others open elsewhere in the country so it’sgreat to see Peterborough has been chosen for their latest opening. Serving everything from chargrilleddishes to tortillas burgers, wraps and other Mexican specialities along with Texan salads it should certainlyspice up your food life.
www.chimichanga.co.uk
Abbots Ripton, Moat Lane, Huntingdon T:01487 773440 F:01487 773941www.thethreehorseshoes.com [email protected]
Valentine’s SpecialLimited offer
Overnight stay on Saturday February 13th including4 course meal and champagne breakfast - £80 pp
(Six rooms available)
Valentine’s Dinner4 course meal and glass of champagne - £45 pp
• 17th Century thatched inn and pub with cosy log fires• Music nights ever Friday – Jazz and easy listening
ReviewsFOOD REVIEW
Smiths North Street, Bourne Tel: 01778 426819
The warm decor, the lovely atmosphere and yummy food at Smiths makeit one of the tastiest places to eat in Bourne.
Smiths has always served food at lunchtime but have recently venturedinto doing evening meals too, and now have a popular local following.They serve traditional pub meals as well as dishes with a bit of a twist.
Eight of us popped in one Wednesday night for a quick bite to eat andcatch up. We were seated promptly at our table and drinks quicklyfollowed, I chose the steak burger and chips which were presented pipinghot and all freshly cooked – very tasty indeed!
Other dishes on the menu include fillet steak with a honey mustarddressing and wild mushroom risotto. All the dishes are well priced startingat £6.95 and look fabulous on the plate!
Being a bit of a dessert fanatic I could have quite easily had one of eachof the eight choices on the menu, which included apple pie, hot chocolatebrownie and crème caramel. Finally after about 10 minutes of ummingand erring, I had the brownie and I was not disappointed with my choice.
The friendly and attentive service and wide choice of food make Smith’smy top choice for a good old traditional pub meal, and the best secret inBourne!
Laura Waltham
FOOD REVIEW
Fiddlesticks 26 London Road, WansfordTel: 01780 784111
One thing you can be sure of when you go to eat at Fiddlesticks inWansford is that the food is always fresh and made from local produce.
When we walked in we were greeted with a warm and cosy atmosphere –it’s actually larger inside than you’d imagine but has a lovely country stylefeel. We soon settled in to peruse the menu but the very delicious specialsboard listed things like red onion and goat’s cheese tart and rack of lamb.I opted for that and wasn’t disappointed - it arrived came falling off thebone and piping hot, accompanied with creamy potatoes and seasonalvegetables. Gorgeous! In fact all the food was wonderfully presented anddelicious.
Whilst you are there you can also do some of your local produceshopping, they sell their homemade pickles and jams, so you cancontinue the Fiddlesticks experience long after you’ve left.
Watch out for their Game Nights throughout January when they’ll beserving fresh pigeon, rabbit and pheasant dishes. I might just have todrop by again…
Laura Waltham
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Exquisite dining, gorgeoussurroundings and a cosy warmwelcome in a beautiful countrysetting should tick all the boxesand The Three Horseshoes Innhas it all.
With fabulous fresh foodsourced locally and cooked withflair by chef Daniel Walker thedining experience is enough totempt you, but once you see thesix fabulous bedrooms youmight also be tempted to makea night of it.
Run by Ronan and JaneMcLister this pub is the vision ofthe perfect country pub but once
you step inside you know you’ve found a real gem and it’s only a shortdrive from Peterborough to Abbots Ripton. The Inn is nestled amongstsome lovely cottages which are part of Lord De Ramsay’s estate and herefurbished the pub as part of his regeneration of the village. The Grade IIlisted building dates back to the 17th Century and has a large lounge bar,two cosy snugs and open log fires.
We’re always on the look out for great places to eat out and the spacioussplit level restaurant is beautifully decorated, but the food is reallysomething to travel for. The menu features dishes which reflect what’s inseason and so it changes around every five weeks.
“We pride ourselves on providing locally sourced food – eventhe meat, and in using seasonal, fresh produce all cooked toperfection by our head chef,” says Ronan. “Daniel and histeam make everything themselves even the sauces and bread.
“Service is also a high priority for us,” added Ronan, “we’re arestaurant-led pub but aim to offer a relaxing environment around thedining experience so you can take your time and feel welcome.”
The menu isn’t the only attraction here though, hidden behind the scenesare six private rooms all with a very different style which have gained TheThree Horseshoes Inn a four star AA rating. Although it’s easily withindriving distance you can always make a little more of your visit by stayingover and there are often some great dining and accommodation offers. Ifyou’re planning on doing something special over Valentine’s weekendyou can enjoy a four course meal on Saturday February 13 and wakeup to a champagne breakfast, relaxed and refreshed for just £80 perperson. Of course you could just dine out and enjoy a four course mealand glass of champagne for £45 per person.
Another new attraction is the introduction of live music nights with jazzand easy listening on Friday evenings. Roll on summer and it’ll be theperfect place for alfresco dining or to enjoy some of the real ales in thelawned beer garden.
Seek out this great dining destination just off the A1 at Junction 15(Sawtry) head onto the B1043 and then join B1090 to Abbots Ripton,Huntingdon.
Tel: 01480 773440. www.thethreehorsehsoes.com
It takes somethingextra special to drawyou out of the city limitsand we’ve found it!
Escape to the country
Just 20 minutes from Peterborough, turn off the A1 by Sawtry
Victoria Pine Furniture Ltd
“Let us make your home special”
27 Victoria Street, Kettering, Northants NN16 0BU Tel: 01536 516203 Open Mon-Sat 9-5.30
'Knockout' Sale 2nd & 3rd Jan 2010
Hundreds of items with upto 50% off
• Handmade furniture to your exactrequirements: TV units,cupboards, bookcases, fireplacesurrounds.
• Handcrafted kitchens, offices,bedrooms.
• New ownership and displays
• Contemporary and traditionalsolid oak, pine, painted furniturefor dining rooms and bedrooms.
• Excellent prices
• Quality is affordable – see foryourself!
Approved by major insurance companies as a retail partner for replacement furniture
The Golden Pheasant
Main Road, Etton, Peterborough. Tel: 01733 252387www.thegoldenpheasant.net
• Food served daily noon – 2pm and 6pm – 9pm,Sundays 12noon ‘til 6pm
• Open all day Fri, Sat, Sun• Pit-stop for Green Wheel cycle route• Real ales, large beer garden and parking area
For hire, our fully serviced events marquee,for weddings, conferences, parties, in factit’s the perfect setting for any occasion.NOW OPEN all year round.
LUNCHTIME SPECIAL AND EARLY BIRDS• 12 - 2pm & 6 - 7pm• 1 course - £6, 2 courses - £7, 3 courses - £9• Dinner for £4.95 one course, home cooked, heart warmer.
(Mon – Fri lunchtime and evening and Sat lunch)• Seasonal A La Carte menu freshly cooked local produce
13th Century pub, 21st Century Food
4 Lincoln Road, Northborough PE6 9BL01733 252300
www.the-pack-horse.co.uk
• Our foodencompasses allthat is seasonal,and wherepossible localand organic.
• Live Local, Love Local
20% off food from the a la carte menu in January when you quote esp
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Everyone fancies a little pampering to beat the winter blues and now you cangive your hair some TLC with the launch of a new treatment range at PKai hair.
The salon launches the new Wella SP Infusions range this month – a new rangeof in-salon bespoke treatments which for the first time allow you to treat morethan one hair condition at a time.
SP has always been a prescriptive range of products but now it’s taken this haircare philosophy to another level. The whole SP range has been reformulatedand repackaged but retains its great results. Now though PKai offers its newInfusions treatments which use specialist oils in different combinations tocombat two different hair problems at once. Forget having to opt for a frizz curebut forfeit combating the dryness, now you can solve the two. Whatever youhate about your hair there’ll be an Infusion treatment to tame your tresses.
Jenny from PKai told ESP – “Infuse your hair with these SP treatments and youshould see a real improvement in the quality of the finish and notice aluxurious feel to the hair. This range really delivers what it promises and wecan’t wait to introduce it to our clients.”
Our Face of ESP, Tori Bradshaw, has been enjoying the celebrity treatment at thesalon as one of her prizes and has been given a fantastic short and funky style.
“Pkai’s prize was one of the best! I always love going in there and I’m alwaysso pleased with the results. They may just about make the best cups of tea I'veever had as well! They’ve always made me look fabulous in my shoots too.”
You can benefit from Infusions at both the Hampton and Westgate salons. Thecity centre salon opened 18 months ago and is flourishing in the WestgateArcade. Meanwhile over at Hampton the team are delighted to see Holly returnearly from maternity.
You can check out all the latest news from PKai on their Facebook page.
HAIR CARE AT PKAIINFUSED WITH STYLE!
Everyone fancies a littlepampering to beat the winterblues and now you can giveyour hair some TLC with thelaunch of a new treatment
range at PKai hair.Tel: Westgate Arcade 01733 358825,or 358835 for Hampton.
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20% offyour first fullset of nails
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www.cambs.police.uk
While the world of ‘H’ and his charismatic TV crimebusters may be a world away from the realities ofthe job here in Peterborough they have helpedmake CSI a household name.
Not so long ago the Cambridgeshire team wasknown as Scenes of Crime Officers but their recentname change to Crime Scene Investigators hasmade them much easier to recognise.
CSI Steve Baxter said – "People now recognise usbecause of the TV programme and have a betteridea of what we are there to do."
Steve and his colleagues are civilian staff and canbe called to crime scenes ranging from a shedburglary to a serious violent crime.
"Fortunately we have a low rate of violent crime inthe area,” said Steve, “so our day-to-day worktends to be looking for evidence at burglaries andvehicle crimes.
"We are, however, called to the scenes of violentcrimes when they occur. We’re also required toattend forensic post mortems to take photographsand assist with the collection of samples."
Investigators look for a range of forensic evidence atthe scene of a crime including footwear marks,blood, hair and fibres but of course dusting forfingerprints is one of the first things they do.
"Fingerprints are left behind by the natural oils andsweat from a person's hand," explained Steve. "By
dusting a surface with a powder we can reveal anyfingerprints that have been left behind. We canthen lift a copy of these prints from the surface byusing a thin strip of clear gel.
"We can take samples of any glass or paint flakesfrom a suspect's clothing and compare them tothose at the scene of the crime. Without getting tootechnical, every paint and glass sample has aspecific chemical composition which we cancompare."
Forensic evidence can be vital when it comes tosecuring a conviction and for Steve this is the mostrewarding aspect of the job.
"A burglar was convicted after I found the smallestdot of blood at the scene. The offender hadsmashed a window to get in and must have justnicked himself slightly on the broken glass but thatwas all we needed to place him at the scene of thecrime.
"The blood sample was sent off to the forensicscience service and brought up a match tosomeone on the DNA database.
"Offenders make mistakes and it's our job to getinto the mindset of a criminal and retrace theirsteps for anything they might have left behind."
Horatio’s cool calm style in CSI: Miami is one of histrademarks and that at least is something the CSIteam here do relate to. They’re often the first people
from the force that a victim of crime will have face-to-face contact with and Steve says it’s vital to showunderstanding.
"It’s essential in this job that you can put yourself intheir position. They’ll be going through a range ofemotions and it’s important that we’re sensitive totheir needs."
As well as being good with people they also have tobe highly qualified in their field of science. Steve hasa science degree from Newcastle University andspent two years working for the Forensic ScienceService, based at Hinchingbrooke, beforebecoming a CSI.
"These sorts of jobs are really sought after,” saidSteve, “even more so since programmes like CSIhave started.
"Most people in our team have moved from theirhome town to join Cambridgeshire police."
He might not have the glamorous locations of theTV shows but Steve believes he has one of the bestjobs in the force – "I really enjoy the freedom ofmanaging my own workload, getting out andabout, dealing with members of the public andapplying my scientific knowledge.
"This job combines the aspects of work I enjoymost and I feel very lucky to have got into such acompetitive line of work."
CAMBRIDGESHIRE!We definitely don’t have the Miamiweather and Horatio Caine might befar too cool for this neck of the woodsbut our very own CSI squad are just ashot at solving crimes.
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For fire safety advice call FREE on
0800 328 9208and quote code ESP
It might surprise you but firefighters don’t actuallywant to be putting out fires – they’d much prefer toprevent them in the first place!
You don’t get much for free these days but Phil Hillis on the road and on a mission to give away hisstash of smoke alarms and to give out some lifesaving fire safety tips.
“The people who ask us aren’t usually the oneswho really need us,” says Phil. “The people whodo don’t actually realise it or won’t ask.”
You’d think most people would fancy a visit from ateam of firefighters! But joking aside you can givethem a call and they’ll drop by to do a free homefire safety check. This includes dishing out andfitting free smoke alarms and helping you assessany risks and make a plan for what to do shouldyou have a fire.
Phil’s been working closely with housingassociations such as Accent Nene identifying themost vulnerable – older people, young parents
moving into their first home, people on limitedincomes, those with language barriers and otherswho might not have fire safety at the top of their list.
The fact is though that smoke alarms are a lifesaver and it only takes ten minutes for Phil and hiscolleagues to drop by – they’ll show their ID andthen happily fit smoke alarms and pass on anytips, such as simple things like keeping yourkitchen door shut when you go to bed to prevent adownstairs fire from spreading.
“We’re definitely making a difference,” says Phil.“Statistics show that the number of fires and theamount of damage caused is going down.”
A home fire safety check is essentially a fire riskassessment tailored to individual households andincludes an escape plan. If the occupant has adisability for example or is hearing impaired,partially sighted or bedridden this would renderthem a higher risk. They could be alcoholdependent or rely on medication to manage theircondition; if this medication makes them drowsy
they could be at risk of falling asleep and leavingcooking unattended or falling asleep whilstsmoking. It’s easy to underestimate the deadlystrength of toxic smoke but the reality is that justtwo or three breaths of smoke from a fire canrender you unconscious or worse still kill you.
“Agencies like Age Concern, the NHS or socialservices will refer people that have access to theirservices to us if they feel could do with our help,”adds Phil. “We in turn refer people we comeacross who may be in need of extra help to theirservices, so it works both ways.”
So when you’ve spent your money in the sales thismonth, remember one thing you can get forabsolutely nothing is a free smoke alarm fromCambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service. It’ll doubleyour chance of surviving a fire. If you don’t haveone, or aren’t sure if yours works, phone 0800 3289208 and request a free home fire safety check.
Name:
Phil HillJob: FirefighterBased at: Stanground Fire StationService: Retained since 1989, full time since 1993.
Best part of the job: “The variety – each week brings a fresh challenge.
Making a difference and getting to work with some real professionals.”Worst part: “Despite our best efforts some people still get hurt – you can’t
be everywhere at once.”
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WE’RE RIGHT UP YOUR STREET!
DO YOU WANT TO REALISEYOUR POTENTIAL IN 2010…..Fusion wins the Peterborough EveningTelegraph Workforce Business Award!Fusion is the call centre operation of the BGL Group – one of the UK’s largestpersonal lines insurance brokers. Fusion employs more than 1,000 peoplethroughout its four call centres in the UK, over 450 of which are based inPeterborough.
BGL Group has more than two million customers and it specialises in theprovision of car, van, bike and home insurance and offers a wide range ofsupplementary products including personal accident cover, breakdowncover, home emergency assistance, legal protection, travel and petinsurance.
Fusion Contact Centre employees handle all sales, service, renewals andcustomer relations calls both inbound and outbound for BGL’s owninsurance brands which include major high street names, the award-winningeco motor insurance ibuyeco, the number one motorcycle insurer Bennetts,and the successful price comparison website comparethemarket.com.
In 2009, Fusion implemented its new Universal Advisor initiative which hasseen thousands of hours of training given to multi-skill advisors to enablethem to handle all types of customer calls. More than 90% of the advisors inthe Peterborough call centre are now trained as Universal Advisors makingthe centre a one-stop-shop for all customer enquiries.
NVQs were introduced at Fusion in February 2009 to enable advisors to gaina formal qualification specific to the contact centre industry covering contactcentre operations, customer service and telesales. The response wasfantastic and more than 250 advisors applied to undertake the training. SinceFebruary 2009, 130 employees have either completed or embarked on theprogramme.
Within the last year 43 employees from Fusion in Peterborough have beenpromoted or developed largely as a result of undergoing the Institute ofLeadership and Management Level 3 qualification. The knowledge and thetraining they have received both through the ILM and Fusion training hassupported their internal promotion and career progression.
So, let’s put a face to all this development. Andrea Olseski is the RegionalTraining Manager and the driver behind the development opportunities andshe has quite a story to tell. Andrea joined the Company as a TelesalesConsultant in 1996 and after a couple of successful years was promoted toTeam Leader. She then decided to utilise her expertise in a training role.
In 2001 Andrea became a Business Skills Trainer and was promoted to LeadTrainer in 2003. During this time she was seconded to South Africa in order tosupport the set up of a new state of the art contact centre. On her return shewas promoted again to Site Training Manager before taking on her currentrole in 2008. She has kept in contact with our Contact Centre in South Africaand has returned numerous times to support new initiatives.
If you are interested in what you see, why not apply. We have variouspositions available on our Internet site www.bglgroup.co.uk/careers. Or call, 01733 845536.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T F E A T U R E
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Maggie joined ESP in August after SelectAppointments successfully matched themagazine’s requirements with Maggie’s skills andexperience. This is something that they’ve beendoing successfully for over 25 years, finding theright candidates for the right companies so clearlytheir slogan of ‘jobs for people – people for jobs’is an apt one.
Donna Stafford is the owner and franchisedirector of Select which was set up in 1980 and ispart of a national franchise, with the Peterboroughoffices based in Priestgate. At Select theircommitment to candidates is to listen to theirrequirements, to advise them and then to findappropriate opportunities promptly and efficiently.Select’s aim is to build an honest, trusting, long-term relationship with both candidates and clients.
The dictionary definition of ‘select’ is ‘chosen forexcellence’ and that’s just what this Peterboroughcompany lives by. From her personal experienceMaggie seems to agree – “With somerecruitment agencies you hardly hear from themonce you’ve had your initial meeting and filled inyour forms,” she told ESP, “but Select are verythorough. They’re in constant contact and youget plenty of feedback and interactive support.They help you improve your CV and really lookinto what positions would suit you best. I foundthe after service was great too.”
Linda Young, the temporaries consultant andSandy Harris the permanent consultant explainedit’s been another busy year for Select despite therecession. Companies are even more focused onrecruiting the best staff and candidates aremaximising their skill sets. At Select both partieshave been supported and listened to, thereforeachieving a successful outcome.
Donna and her team of consultants believe thatcandidate care and client care go hand in hand,their aim is to supply clients with well trained, topquality, highly motivated candidates in the privateand public sector. Select Appointments haverecently welcomed Clare Gibson-Hall to the teamand are looking forward to an exciting andsuccessful 2010. Here are a selection ofvacancies currently available to start in January,for further vacancies please visit their websitewww.select.co.uk.
At Select Appointments the new year is always an exciting time. Many people arelooking to change roles or take a different career path. At Select Appointments theyare experts in the recruitment field and will be able to help many candidates alongwith their chosen career. ESP has experienced Select’s professional services whenplacing Maggie Gaziano into the ESP sales team.
SELECT APPOINTMENTS 26, PRIESTGATE,Peterborough PE1 1WG Tel: 01733 865070 www.select.co.uk
Online marketing Manager £22,000
This role is based near Stamford and is fora talented individual to show their skillswithin the marketing sector. The role isdemanding and you must have aunderstanding of Google Analytics andSEO. You’ll be working closely with apublishing team and the customers. Hoursof work – 8.30-5.30, Mon-Fri.
Development Manager £25k
This role is for a customer service/salesperson to look at the needs of customersand have a long term project to gainbusiness and develop old and newcustomers. You will need to plan,coordinate data and have a strategic planfor the department. Free parking, Mon-Fri.8.30-5.30, 26 days holiday, Pension planand bonus. Based outside Stamford.
Planning Manager £30K
Established FMCG company in thePeterborough area are seeking a PlanningManager to join their team. Reporting to theSupply Chain Manager you will beresponsible for planning productions andmaterials to ensure the efficient operation ofproduction facilities. Managerial experiencewithin the chilled foods industry is essential.
THE PERFECT RIVERSIDE LOCATION TO MEET, EAT, DRINK & ENJOY
Wednesday 13th January Pint of Poetry 8pm start Free entry
saturday 30th January Citizen Smith Free entry
Town Bridge, Peterborough 01733 315700www.oakhamales.com
The Ostrich Inn17 North St, Peterborough01733 752255
Live MusicJANUARYSat 2nd Children of the RevolutionFri 8th Daffy and the AlienSat 9th The Electric WarriorsFri 15th Mighty QuinnSat 16th School House Rock
(50s rock and roll) Fri 22nd Blues After MidnightSat 23rd Frankly My DearFri 29th Retrolux Sat 30th Ginhouse
FEBRUARYFri 5th The Les Woods bandSat 6th Chelleden
• Quiz night with cashprizes everyWednesday 8.30pm• Selection of real ales• Food served from12-3pm• Beer garden • Bar Billiards • Mighty MouthKaraoke with Trevevery Sunday8.30pm
12 real ales on tap including awardwinning beers from Oakham Ales
saturday 6th February
Art & Soul Live Night An evening of live music from9 pm featuring The WhiskyJax and True Beat.See website for further details
THE KINGS HEAD, APETHORPE. TEL: 01780 470627
Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th February Special Valentine’s menu at lunch time and evenings on both days– live music in the evenings
Sunday 14th March Mothering Sunday lunch special menu, present for all mothers
Wednesday 17th MarchSt. Patrick’s night – Irish supper with live Irish band James V Joyce,a great night with lots of fun.
Don’t forget to pop along to see our country shop.
READEROFFER
FREE bottle of house winefor every table of four (one voucher per table)
any lunchtime or evening during January 2010.
TEXT HOTLINE 07762 147679
The ESP Reader Offer is only available with a voucher. Toreceive your voucher, just text us the word ‘kingshead’ alongwith your NAME and EMAIL address on the number shown, oremail [email protected] to receive your voucher along withyour NAME and PHONE NUMBER. Alternatively log ontowww.espmag.co.uk and click on the Kings Head logo on thehome page to print out your own voucher.
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After a four-year hiatus Peter ‘The Lord Of The Rings’ Jackson isback in the director’s chair.
It doesn’t quite have the fanfare and expectation that was attachedto the aforementioned Tolkien trilogy or King Kong, but one of hislong earmarked pet projects The Lovely Bones has slipped throughalmost unnoticed.
Jackson’s adaptation of Alice Sebold’s novel sees murdered Susie(Atonement’s Saoirse Ronan) watch over her distraught parents(Wahlberg and Weisz) and her killer from heaven as shewitnesses the psychological effect brought on by herdeath in the search for her body.
Early reviews Stateside for this tense thriller aremixed, hinting at dazzling imagery versus filmimbalance between violence and sentimentality –as Susie must decide from above whether toseek vengeance or let her family heal in peace.
When Jackson’s involved though, it’s almostcertainly worth a watch . . .
Keep up-to-date with the latest movie reviewsat www.espmag.co.uk.
SCREENSCENE
Released: January 29
Cast: Mark Wahlberg,Rachel Weisz, Stanley Tucci
Director: Peter Jackson
THE LOVELY BONES
ALSO OUT:DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE MORGANS? (Hugh Grant, Sarah Jessica Parker) Released: Jan 1.
THE ROAD (Viggo Mortensen, Charlize Theron) Released: Jan 8.
MOVIE-GOERS GET3D EXPERIENCEPeterborough’s major cinema multiplex, Boongate-based Showcase Cinemas, has jumped ahead ofthe competition when it comes to the complete 3Dexperience.
In early December Showcase introduced state-of-the-art Dolby 3D Digital Cinema in whichcinema-goers return the high-tech glasses after thescreening – a cut above the usual throwaway jobsseen at other multiplex chains.
Now a permanent fixture in one of the site’s biggestscreens, Peterborough Showcase had beenshowcasing (excuse the pun) Disney’s A ChristmasCarol on the 3D screen, before a specialpresentation of James Cameron’s Avatar (12A, 2hrs35mins, out now) was launched on December 16,prior to the film’s release date.
And after seeing one of the most talked about filmsof the year you can see why 3D is worth the hype –and why James Cameron has had this film in postproduction for so long.
Avatar is an incredibly watchable movie in its own
right – shy of Cameron’sbest (Aliens, TheAbyss, Titanic) – butwhile the plot wasfairly generic, theaddition of 3Dbrought to life spine-tingling imagery andspecial effects thatadded (literally) anotherdimension to the planetPandora.
It still obviously stands up extremely well in 2D, butthis movie was made with 3D in mind, taking a four-star movie into a five-star cinematic experience.
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THE BOOK OF ELI (Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman) Released: Jan 15.
UP IN THE AIR(George Clooney, Jason Bateman) Released: Jan 15.
BROTHERS(Tobey Maguire, Jack Gyllenhaal) Released: Jan 22.
Reviews ALSO OUT:
THE HURTLOCKER (Jeremy Renner,Evangeline Lilly)
Released: Dec 28.
THE TAKINGOF PELHAM123 (John Travolta, Denzel Washington)
Released: Jan 11.
GAMER (Gerard Butler, Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges)
Released: Jan 18.
FAMILY GUY: SOMETHING,SOMETHING, SOMETHINGDARK SIDEReleased: December 28 (also on Blu-ray)
The Griffin family and pals (Seth MacFarlaneand co) reprise their roles as the sagacontinues in this hilarious Star Wars: TheEmpire Strikes Back spoof – the sequel toBlue Harvest. �����
DISTRICT 9Released: December 28 (also on Blu-ray)
One of the surprise hits of 2009 seesan alien race appear in a spaceshipabove South Africa, then a fieldoperative (Sharlto Copley) getschased down when he gets infectedwith invaluable DNA. ����
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Game OnASSASSIN’SCREED 2(X360/PS3/PC)Out nowKiller instinct makes this one of themost vastly improved games in recentmemory.
The sequel to the noteworthy (butflawed) original expertly eradicatesniggling problems as the Animus memory machines whisk youto a luscious 15th century Italy as skilled assassin Ezio.
This free-roaming world is a joyous playground – onlyhampered by sometimes frustrating platforming – and isundoubtedly one of the top three actioners of the year.
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THESABOTEUR(X360/PS3/PC)Out nowThis swansong from now-defunctdeveloper Pandemic is a flawed affair.
GTA IV meets World War II in thisstylistic action adventure set in Nazi-occupied central France at the start ofthe conflict – but fails to capitalise on its intriguing concept.
Annoying Irish hero Sean Devlin provides some fun covertmoments – mainly with the sniper gun and blowing things up –but the erratic gaming mechanics leaves this noble effort trailingmore obvious genre favourites.
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SAW (X360/PS3/PC)Out now
Another game that deserves props forbeing that little bit different is the sickand twisted world of Saw.
If you’ve ever wanted to test your witsagainst the demonic Jigsaw bythwarting one of his deadly traps seenin the six movies – then now’s yourchance.
Unfortunately glitchy controls and poor combat either side ofsome decently atmospheric puzzling see-saws this notablesurvival horror between surprisingly decent and flawed.
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JAMES CAMERON’SAVATAR(X360/PS3/WII/DS/ PSP/PC)Out now
As movie game tie-ins go this is one ofthe better efforts – but that isn’t sayingmuch. If this FPS/adventure had beenreleased a few years back it could’veexcelled, but despite exceptional production values – with greatgraphics and vast array of options – this does very little to standout from the crowd.
If you’re a fan of the movie you could do a lot worse – you canside with the military or indigenous Na’vi race – but it’s simplyan OK shooter.
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BLOOD BOWL(X360/DS/PSP/PC)Out now
This one is strictly for fans of theGames Workshop board game.
That’s simply because this game,based on American football and theWarhammer fantasy world, is far toospecific to be a quick ‘pick up’ sportstitle for the casual fan.
But it’s a faithful recreation for those in the know, with masses ofcustomisation options as you choose from eight playable races– but if you’re not the appreciative gaming type you’ll probablyfind it a bit weird.
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LEGO INDIANAJONES 2(X360/PS3/WII/DS/PSP/PC)Out now
The Lego gaming conveyor belt is indanger of meltdown as the ageingformula is stretched to the max withthis new Indy game. New platformingmissions from the first three movies and a whole new adventurebased on last year’s Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull are added –but that’s the bare minimum expected for anybody who ownedthe first game.
If you don’t though, there’s still a lot of whip-cracking fun to behad with version 2.0.
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PLANET 51(X360/PS3/WII/DS)Out now
We’ve been blessed with some half-decent movie tie-ins in this month’sGame On – but sadly this one isstrictly for kids.
These type of games are getting betterin terms of graphics (this is colourfulstuff for little ‘uns), but it seems so rushed the developers forgotto add the ingredient of excitement.
Like my recent review of Up, there are a few hours of fun forchildren – with more than 40 missions and mini-games – butthis type of game is more at home on the Wii.
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LEFT 4 DEAD 2(X360/PC)Out nowFans are still waiting for Half-Life 2:Episode 3 – but instead developerValve have controversially releasedtheir second Left 4 Dead game in ayear. Fortunately this is even betterthan the original, with an all-roundmore polished (and bloodier)experience – which expectedly excelsin multiplayer.
Only the lack of a serious (though improved) single playercampaign prevents it from five stars – but with morecampaigns, weapons and zombies, this is essential online fare.
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Special
LEGO ROCKBAND(X360/PS3/WII/DS)Out now
For the ultimate family-friendly versionof Rock Band you can’t go far wrongwith this Lego incarnation.
It won’t win any awards for originality,but with oodles of colour, character, customisation and thattouch of humour, the two franchises have been expertly fused.
As it’s obviously targeted at families with younger kids thisversion is pretty easy, but if you can get past the frivolity, itprovides exactly what you’d expect.
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Thanks to Ian Hilling for playtesting some of this month's titles
Who better to ask about life on twowheels than local cycling ace BenPrice who’s just been chosen tocompete with the Cycle Premierteam for 2010. You may well havepassed Ben hunkered down on hisracing bike on any number of roadsin the area as he pushes himself tothe limits in his gruelling trainingschedule! He’s not suggestingeveryone gets quite so obsessedbut in terms of health and fitness,and of course being green, cyclingdefinitely has its plus points.
We’re blessed with the fantasticGreen Wheel around the city (handsup who’s spotted the giant map onthe floor above of Queensgateabove the bus station) and Benthinks if you want to get started ontwo wheels we have some of thebest cycling routes around.
“When I’m out there I’ve noticed ahuge increase in people usingbikes for commuting and fitnessand it’s great to see because it’s afantastic way to keep fit and reducestress.”
While some are doing it to burn thecalories for the more elite cyclists
like Ben it’s a passion. He’s traininghard as he’s signed for a new teamfor 2010 called Cycling Premier whichwill be racing in several prestigiousraces throughout the year possiblyincluding the Tour Series which cameto Peterborough for the first time lastyear. As Ben trains on a daily basisit’s important that his diet is tip top sothe tank is full.
“I make sure I eat a varied diet thatcontains all the right fats andsugars and I make sure all myvitamins come from food and notpills, but to help my body recover Iuse a selection of supplementswhich have been provided to meover the years by Muscle FormSports Nutrition. I’ve also beenintroduced to a product called BeetIt (beetroot juice) which helpsutilise the oxygen in the body – it’sa very simple but effective naturalsupplement that gives me that littleextra kick, it’s also fantastic for anyfitness addicts and a great benefitfor those that suffer with high bloodpressure.”
So if you get the cycling bugyourself you’ll need some decent kit.Ben says that as well as great
terrain, we’re also blessed withsome good local cycling shopsoffering top quality advice.
“I think Bristows and Terry Wrightsoffer a fantastic service and have apassion for cycling and ridethemselves which is so veryimportant when you’re looking forsound advice,” says Ben. “I alsouse Cycle Premier High End OnlineCycle Shop”
Although there are more peopletaking up cycling for fitness andsport, Ben would like to see morethought given to safety.
“There are a few issues that allcities suffer from and they are thecrazy drivers and the cyclists with adeath wish!
“I can’t believe some car drivers attimes – they try and knock you offjust so they can get to thesupermarket 30 seconds quickerand risk losing their licence andhurting someone. Then there arethe cyclists who ride with no lightson at night and don’t wear highvisibility gear or go through redlights – why do they do it?”
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ON YER BIKE!BEN’S FAVOURITETRAINING ROUTEWhen we asked Ben what his favouritetraining ride was he didn’t know where tostart but he picked this one as it’s the mostpicturesque…
Starting in the city I ride out heading towardsBretton and along the winding road toMarholm passing the fantastic Willow BrookFarm Shop where I may grab a coffee anddream about eating the carrot cake! Then it’soff over towards Ufford and drop down intoBarnack along the A1143 to Stamford pastthe stunning Burghley House. Then I headthrough Stamford before climbing out on theA6121, descending towards the village ofKetton. Then I climb out and take the quietBarrowden Road to Tixover – this is wherethe best part of the ride begins as in thedistance you see the amazing Harringworthviaduct and the hills really work the legs.Then I head along a quiet rolling road namedMain Street which on a hot summer’s dayhas fantastic views of the Welland valley!Then it’s off over to Fineshade, a drop intoBlatherwhyke and then home taking in all thepicturesque villages to the final tester of theday – that’s to climb up to thecommunications tower road and then it’s thefinal blast back through Elton Furze.
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When I use the term ‘hardworking’ I use it loosely. To lightenup everyone’s January I had agossip with local skydivinglunatics Grounded, around leadsinger Rhino Stokes’ house. Trueto form, guitarist Kev Goode andBass player Rory Leggot turnedup 45 minutes late – “Did thedrummer drive you?” was theonly obvious remark to make.Unfortunately Mark Rogers wasnot around and neither wereguitarist No.2, Ed Ashby andguitarist No.3, John Shaw.
Starting back in the late 90s asPurple Tuesdays, Kev and Rorydecided they needed somethingelse to do other than sit aroundplaying I Spy when the rainstopped them skydiving. Neithercould play (some would say stillcan’t) but they went to a musicshop and bought a bass and aguitar and practised.
Texan Randall Paul heard themand motivated them to getorganised. They got Randallsinging. “Randall was in Four
Weddings and a Funeral and gotbeat up by Tom Cruise in MissionImpossible,” they told me. Anideal front man then lads!
Although this line-up was shortlived it was the start. The twoinstigators moved up to Sibsonto teach skydiving there. Theinstruments came with them andafter jamming in a shed thelandlady told them to practice inthe bar which quickly turned intoa six song repeat karaoke. After aparticularly murdersome cover ofHonky Tonk Woman Rhinothought he could do better. Andbetter he did. So much so theydidn’t let him go. It was also atthis time that John joined themalong with Chris Hollis on drums.
Their first real gig was at the oldFiddlers Elbow, eventuallyplaying the Battle Of The Bandscompetition coming second withwhat was their sixth ever gig!
That sums up Grounded – abunch of close mates who go forit. Not the best technically but
brilliant purveyors of songs likeHard To Handle by the BlackCrows and Song 2 by Blur. Theset list of Grounded is a partywaiting to happen. “We justenjoy it,” Rhino tells me, “we doit for the social, we make cock-ups during songs and just laughat each other.” I’ve seen ithappen and it is a joyous thing towatch. That’s the thing withGrounded – there’s not an ego insight. The band partied andgigged hard up to 2003 at whichpoint John had to do other stuffas did Chris. They had a bandmeeting in Wansford anddecided it was the right time tostop. “Even though it was theright decision I cried all the wayhome, it was like the end of arelationship.” Rhino still has theemotion of that night in his voice,“I cried too” – Kev didn’t quitehave the same emotion but hemeant it.
After the odd gig here and there2008 saw them back in full swingnow with Ed Ashby on guitar and
Mark Rogers on drums. Whenasked about their futureambitions they answer withtypical modesty – “We wouldn’tmind playing Charters.” Dougie,Adam, Tom… if you’re readingthis, book them. Why? I don’tthink there’s a better good timepub rock band doing the rounds,any band that plays Stay With Meby The Faces is alright by me.
Playing music and watching aband should be fun and theseboys deal in spades of it, as Isaid no egos, no attitude and nota lot of sense either… mustcome from jumping out of planeswith a rucksack on yer back.
Would I book them for a party? Ihave. Weddings? 21st birthdays?Retirement party? Book them foranything they’re a great band.Oh… and they are really niceguys too (mine’s a Red Stripe orCarling, Rory!)
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I heard it through the Grapevine... that those Bowie loving guys Aladinsane have landed a big theatre tour of the UK next year. They willtraverse this green and pleasant land from March onwards, some of the dates are solo and others with T- Rextasy doing around 18 dates in all. Great newsfor Paul and the guys... fortunately you can catch ’em at The Grapevine on January 16... grab ’em while you can, it would be rock ‘n’ roll suicide not to!
A new year a new start, well that’s what the editor thinksshe’s getting but, as I said to my literary agent (a bloke downthe pub) – “I’ve been writing tosh for ESP for seven yearswhy change now?” However instead of chatting to randomsolo musicians I will now be talking to them collectively andgive the hard working local bands some exposure.
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HAYLEY SANDERSON… JUST SONGSAs the glitter dust settles on anotherseries of Strictly Come Dancing,Peterborough girl Hayley Sanderson,singer with the show’s live band, getsready for a busy year ahead. She’sjust released an album of her own andis preparing to go back on the road asthe Strictly tour begins once again.
As Chris Hollins and Ola Jordanwaltzed off with that famous glitterballtrophy, singer Hayley Sanderson onceagain had the best seat in the houselooking on from the bandstand.
If you’ve been glued to the dance show and marvelled not only at the couples’efforts on the dance floor but the fabulous versions of the songs sung live by theband you’ll know that Hayley is a seriously talented young lady.
It might come as no surprise then that she’s been recording songs since shewas twelve and been in various girl bands as well as performing at prestigiousvenues like Ronnie Scott’s in London. Now she’s hoping her new album ofcovers, Just Songs, will get her noticed as an artist in her own right, not just asone of the Strictly band.
“I love Strictly but it’s nice to step centre stage with things I’m doing,” Hayleytold ESP. “With this project I want to be front of house because I love it. It’s notabout fame it’s about the music and I want people to remember some ofthese artists because they were so good. I’m really about the songs, themelody and the chords, not ‘show-off’ singing – it’s about the detail. WhateverI come out with it’s going to be honest.”
Hayley’s album is a collection of classic songs performed with the simplest ofarrangements. It includes many of her favourites and demonstrates her stunningvoice and broad taste.
Covering songs without turning it into karaoke is always tricky and much care(and respect) has gone into the interpretations. As a massive Bowie fan herself,Life On Mars was a particular challenge for Hayley, especially as it was the firsttime Rick Wakeman had recorded it with another singer since playing on theoriginal Hunky Dory sessions in 1971.
Soon though, Hayley will be back on the road with the live shows again andadmits the Strictly tours have brought her closer to the team.
“I’ve really got to know everyone more it’s more like a family. I’ve got muchmore emotionally involved.
“It’s a bit like being at school, there are so many people involved and such amassive cast. I’m always really excited to turn up. Blackpool was like a bigschool trip!”
Strictly is one of very few shows to have a live band but this job is extra difficultas the dancer’s performances ride on Hayley and the team’s performance.
“You have to keep strictly to the record, if you change anything you can reallythrow them off – even the cameras.
“I’ve been very lucky to have songs like Eva Cassidy but I’m no good at thepop –when it comes to things like Kelly Clarkson I’m awful at those! Withmodern songs you can’t really recreate them as they have so muchproduction.”
Hayley grew up training with Peterborough choreographer Mel Carmassi andMichael Cross and the late Derek Killeen from The Key so she’s used to strongcharacters who insist on getting the very best out of performers and retains thatwork ethos.
“If I’d never been to The Key none of this would’ve happened,” she says “itwas central to what I did. Michael Cross has been brilliant – when anything’sgone wrong he’s always been so supportive. It’s really where my heart is.”
And for the future, what is she hoping for in 2010?
“I’ll be happy if it carries on like last year. I’ll keep writing and release anotheralbum and do more gigs.”
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WE ARE FICTIONALBUM LAUNCH Local Peterborough band We Are Fictionreleased their debut EP album at the MetLounge to a packed and enthusiastic crowd.
Playing tracks from their EP they rippedthrough a set of their trademark post-hardcore screamo with unusually, somequite good vocal harmonies going on in thebackground. They’re a lot of fun and workvery hard to entertain.
For all their ear bleeding madness if you likethis genre of music you'll love this band.
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ECLECTIC LINE-UP @VOODOO LOUNGEIt might be a new year but there’s no changeto the quality range of music on offer atStamford music venue Mama Liz’s VoodooLounge on North Street.
This month you have everything from progrock with Limeshark on Friday January 8 toNew Orleans jazz with The Tierra BuenaDixie Six on Thursday January 21. TheColin Hodgkinson Trio are always worth alisten and they drop in on SaturdayJanuary 23 followed by Jazz Club (nice!)with The Jeremy Watson Trio and someswinging jazz on Sunday January 31 from5pm – even better admission’s free to thatone.
AMY WOODSMAKES HERDEBUTLocal singer Amy Woods is planning therelease of her debut single Oh No andalbum Sugar Kisses later this year.
Since winning the Lite FM Xmas Factor atage 15 Amy (now aged 18) has gone fromstrength to strength. Amy secured amanagement deal with AMS MusicManagement in 2009 and has performed 56shows throughout the UK already. She’snow working with local producer AndyNicholls and is well into recording her debutalbum Sugar Kisses.
Amy has a 72 date tour already planned for2010 all over the UK from late March. Moredates are being added all the time but if youcan’t afford to wait Amy is making a specialguest performance on the AMS show nighton January 22 at Ebeneezers inPeterborough. Tickets are £5 on the door (orfrom AMS Music on 01733 766483). Otheracts include Laura Pearce, Sabrina andHolly. Doors open at 7.30pm and Amy willbe on stage from 10pm.
STRUM WOT YABRUNG RETURNThe guys over at The Westwood hotel onMayors Walk return for 2010 with theiracoustic jam nights and a cracking finale totheir NSPCC fundraising events this month.
They’ve been holding regular auctions andraffles as part of their music nights and now
tell us they have the original 24ct gold discby Columbia Records of Ferry Cross TheMersey by Jerry and the Pace Makers!
This fabulous, highly collectable disc wasdonated to the charity group by StewartBurns tenant of many pubs for theacclaimed brewery, Admiral Taverns. Stewarthas seen the change in the pub recently andwanted to donate to the cause to boost thefund raising. What a star!
The guys are looking at the best way to raisethe most money from this fantastic prize andplan to hand over all the money they’veraised so far to the NSPCC on January 27.That will be one great night not to miss!
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SINGING THE BLUES Shakedown Blues continue to bring somegreat music to the area and return thismonth withLittle WillieLittlefield atStamfordArts Centreon FridayJanuary 29.
Born in 1931in El Campo,Texas, Willierecorded hisfirst record at the age of seventeen titledLittle Willie’s Boogie with his school friendand saxophonist Don Wilkerson. Three more78s followed which led to a recordingcontract with the Modern Corporation andrelocation to LA. During the late 40s/early50s, he became a prolific songwriter andexcellent boogie based pianist – his idolswere Albert Ammonds and Pete Johnson –his recordings during this period aretimeless examples of West Coast R&B.Tickets are £15 (£13 concessions). Boxoffice: 01780 763203.
RETRO MUSIC REVIEW
BLUETONES BOY @ VOODOOLOUNGE
ESP’s Sarah Tooze looks backat her favourite gig of last year,a solo performance by MarkMorriss at his gig inStamford…
Halfway through Mark Morriss’set at Stamford’s VoodooLounge a member of theaudience who’d had a few toomany decided to moonwalk infront of the stage. With Markalone on stage strumming hisguitar, the drunken punterwobbling backwards acrossthe floor in front of him didn’tgo unnoticed.
But Mark wasn’t fazed by theinterruption. “Bloody hell, Ithought I was seeing things,”he quipped.
Banter between Mark and thecrowd was a feature of theacoustic gig, with theBluetones frontman laterexplaining – “People expectmore than just the song.”
During his performance hechided the audience membersfor their blank expressions,commenting – “You look like adog that’s been shown a cardtrick.”
But they soon came alive whenMark shifted from his solomaterial to the familiar soundsof The Bluetones’ Britpop hitSlight Return.
The less well known TheFountainhead, from the samealbum Expecting to Fly – which
knocked Oasis’ (What’s theStory) Morning Glory? off thetop spot in 1996 – got anairing.
He also threw a few coverversions in for good measure,a rendition of Sam Sparro’sBlack and Gold and TeenageFanclub’s Alcoholiday, whichfeatures on Mark’s debut soloalbum Memory Muscle.
Mark’s solo material is acombination of dark lyrics andupbeat melodies. Take the KurtVonnegut-inspired So It Goeswith its opening line, ‘hope is agun that you load every day’ orDigging A Hole – a reference toa relationship with a closefriend that turned sour.
Mark told me after the gig thathis solo album “happenedmore by chance than choice,when record label Fruitcakeapproached him.
“It was something I’d neverreally considered but it was anopportunity to spread mywings and to test myself – tosee if I could actually do it.”
He hopes to continue his soloproject alongside TheBluetones, but he told me hewas yet to feel a sense ofachievement.
“I don’t think any of us feelfulfilled. It still feels like acontinuing story.”
Sarah Tooze
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WED DEC 23MATT ZILCH ANDTHE MEIZTERSToreadorStamford
STRUM WHAT YABRUNGWestwood HotelMayors Walk
THE CANDLETHEIVES + ZHENMERITMama Liz's VoodooLoungeStamford
THU DEC 24JOHN QUINNThe OstrichNorth Street
LEFTOVASThe Axe & CleaverBoston
LLOYD WATSONThe Cellar BarThorpe Road
MICK JONES (MRPOSH)The OfficeOundle Road
ONE EYED CATS+ DOUBLEPENETRATIONThe GrapevineQueen Street
PAT MARTIN'STHAT'S WHAT ICALL THE 80'SThe DecoyNewborough
SHAMELESSThe Fayre SpotBretton
STORMThe Cherry TreeOundle Road
THE ELECTRICWARRIORSThe BluebellDogsthorpe
WHISKY JAX +THE TRIPPINGBILLIES +TATTOOED SEXGODSMama Liz's VoodooLoungeStamford
FRI DEC 25SIMON RUSSELSOLOThe Cellar BarThorpe Road
SAT DEC 26LLOYD WATSONThe OstrichNorth Street
MATTHEW ZILCHThe Green ManStamford
SWEET BROTHERGREENSThe Cellar BarThorpe Road
THE OVERDUBSThe Golden FleeceStamford
WED DEC 30GIZZ BUTT RED,BLACK ANDBLUESThe Cellar BarThorpe Road
THU DEC 31CITIZEN SMITHThe Brewery TapPeterborough
LEFTOVASThe BaskervilleBaston
MASLOW +RUBBERGODMama Liz's VoodooLoungeStamford
RETROLUXThe Cherry TreeOundle Road
STORMThe OstrichNorth Street
THE BEATLESTRIBUTEThe Cellar BarThorpe Road
THE GUARDSThe Old Coach HouseMarket Deeping
THE NUGGETSThe DecoyNewborough
THE REPLICASThe Fletton ClubPeterborough
FRI JAN 1LEFTOVASThe BluebellDogsthorpe
SAT JAN 2BLUES AFTERMIDNIGHTThe Cellar BarThorpe Road
CHILDREN OF THEREVOLUTIONThe OstrichNorth Street
CITIZEN SMITHThe Lime TreeWalton
FRANKLY MYDEARThe Golden FleeceStamford
JAMIE NEALEEbeneezersGrove Street
TUE JAN 5OPEN MIC NIGHTThe Millstone InnBarnack
THE LES WOODSBANDThe OstrichNorth Street
THU JAN 7JAMES EDMONDSThe Cellar BarThorpe Road
FRI JAN 8CHILDREN OF THEREVOLUTIONThe BluebellDogsthorpe
DAFFY AND THEALIENThe OstrichNorth Street
GAYLE ADAMSThe Red LionWest Deeping
HOOKERO'NeillsBroadway
LIMESHARKMama Liz's VoodooLoungeStamford
THE ELECTRICWARRIORSThe OstrichNorth Street
THETHROWAWAYSThe Cellar BarThorpe Road
SAT JAN 924 CARATPURPLEThe Great HallOundle
CARIBAThe OfficeOundle Road
CIRCA 73The BluebellDogsthorpe
EUPHORIAEbeneezersGrove Street
EXPIRE +PASPATOU +MATTHEWMama Liz's VoodooLoungeStamford
LEAGUE OFMENTLEMENThe Lime TreeWalton
LIVE BANDSThe GrapevineQueen Street
MOONLIGHTSHADOWSThe Three TunsDoddington
NO MAN'S BANDThe Cherry TreeOundle Road
RICHARD HALLBANDThe Cellar BarThorpe Road
SIMON JAMESThe Westwood HotelMayor's Walk
SLIDE TO OPENThe ThreeHorseshoesWerrington
SNAKERAMA +SCREWCALLAHAN + REDCOW DOWNClub RevolutionPark Road
FRI JAN 15BONDYThe Red LionWest Deeping
DEAD SWANS +THE CARRIER +DIRTY KIRST +HEART OF ACOWARD +VIRTUESClub RevolutionPark Road
DR. A'S BLUESCONSORTIUMThe Cross KeysOundle Road
LLOYD WATSONThe Westwood HotelMayor's Walk
OPEN MIC NIGHTThe Cellar BarThorpe Road
RETROLUXThe Hit Or MissStamford
THE MIGHTYQUINNThe OstrichNorth Street
THE TUNNELThe Fayre SpotBretton
SAT JAN 16ABSTRACT EYESThe BluebellDogsthorpe
ALADDINSANEThe GrapevineQueen Street
DR. A'S BLUESCONSORTIUMThe Angel InnYarwell
ELVIS TRIBUTEThe OfficeOundle Road
HIGHWAYSOMEWHEREThe Westwood HotelMayor's Walk
LEGENDThe Cherry TreeOundle Road
LLOYD WATSONThe Cellar BarThorpe Road
OUTA-STOCKThe Falcon HotelWhittlesey
PORKY PIGThe Marquis ofGranbyBourne
RESPONSEEbeneezersGrove Street
SCHOOL HOUSEROCKThe OstrichNorth Street
THE METEORS +TV SMITH +COWBOY OF THECORPSEClub RevolutionPark Road
THU JAN 21CALLUMLAVENDERThe Cellar BarThorpe Road
NEW ORLEANSJAZZ + THETIERRA BUENADIXIE SIXMama Liz's VoodooLoungeStamford
FRI JAN 22BLUES AFTERMIDNIGHTThe OstrichNorth Street
CIRCA 73The Cross KeysOundle Road
HONEYWELLEbeneezersGrove Street
KRIZThe Red LionWest Deeping
NEVER MEANSMAYBE + LAVONDYSS +ELMBRIDGECOURTClub RevolutionPark Road
PULSEThe Cherry TreeOundle Road
RETROLUXThe Hit Or MissStamford
SLIDE TO OPENThe Fayre SpotBretton
TAKING CARE OFBUSINESSThe Cellar BarThorpe Road
THE RETURNSThe BluebellDogsthorpe
SAT JAN 23BLUES AFTERMIDNIGHTThe Angel InnYarwell
FILTHY LUCREThorney ExServiceman's ClubThorney
FRANKLY MYDEARThe OstrichNorth Street
HONEYWELLEbeneezersGrove Street
LIVE BANDSThe GrapevineQueen Street
MONKEY BOYThe Cherry TreeOundle Road
MOONLIGHTSHADOWSThe ThreeHorseshoesRamsey
OUT OF ORDERThe Waggon andHorsesLangtoft
PORKY PIGThe OfficeOundle Road
QUINNYThe BluebellDogsthorpe
THE COLINHODGKINSONTRIOMama Liz's VoodooLoungeStamford
THE FIRST +CAFE KIDSClub RevolutionPark Road
THE GANGSTERSThe Lime TreeWalton
THE MAMBOBOYS +MONIQUEThe Cellar BarThorpe Road
WED JAN 27STRUM WOT YABRUNGThe Westwood HotelMayor's Walk
THU JAN 28JAMES EDMONDSThe Westwood HotelMayor's Walk
OPEN MIC NIGHTThe Cherry TreeOundle Road
FRI JAN 29AARON VANBEEKEN'S METALBANDThe Westwood HotelMayor's Walk
ALADDINSANEThe BluebellDogsthorpe
EAST COASTThe Cellar BarThorpe Road
EMERALD SKYThe Cherry TreeOundle Road
HOOKERO'NeillsBroadway
LEE MAJORThe Fayre SpotBretton
RETROLUXThe OstrichNorth Street
SHAMELESSThe Fayre SpotBretton
SPIRITThe Cross KeysOundle Road
TEMALLICAThe Axe & CleaverBoston
SAT JAN 30ACQUIECEThe GrapevineQueen Street
CITIZEN SMITHChartersTown Bridge
DR. A'S BLUESCONSORTIUMThe Lord ProtectorHuntingdon
FILTHY LUCRE(SEX PISTOLSTRIBUTE)The Cellar BarThorpe Road
GINHOUSEThe OstrichNorth Street
IRDUNThe BluebellDogsthorpe
LLOYD WATSONThe Westood HotelMayor's Walk
PORKY PIGThe Cherry TreeOundle Road
RETROLUXThe Palmerston ArmsOundle Road
SHAMELESSThe Old Coach HouseMarket Deeping
SOUL PROVIDERSEbeneezersGrove Street
STONE PONYThe OfficeOundle Road
THE NUGGETSThe Lime TreeWalton
SUN JAN 31THE JEREMYWATSON TRIOMama Liz's VoodooLoungeStamford
FRI FEB 5THE LES WOODSBANDThe OstrichNorth Street
*ESP can not be held responsible for errors in this listing, be sure to check with the venue for confirmation.
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BISH BASH BOSHVS ATOMICBODYBAGFor a night of high energy hardcore andhard dance, get yourselves down to ClubDissident on Lincoln Road on January 9.Bish Bash Bosh will be up against AtomicBodybag, this neck-and-neck set is sure tobe a night not to misss!
TRIPYCYTYMEETS SIN-THESISUsing Dissident as base camp, on January16 this epic adventure of joined tribes willbring us serious amplified, organic, driving,deep psychedelic beats, with a one-offlighting, sound and decor installed by theL.S.D crew, Cambridge's pioneeringpsychedelic party experts. There’ll be musicto melt your mind into a beautiful messcoming from two rooms. The line-upincludes Mr Burns, Nixie, Psylent, ElectroMinimal Mayhem, Kendo, Paul Phono andloads more!
FUNKY HOUSE @MAMA’SMama Liz’s is also bringing us a night offunky house with the awesome DJ NickNoodles of Krunch. He’ll be performing hisset in Stamford on January 3, so getyourselves down there for another big one.
KISS FM PARTYOn January 30, Central on Broad Street inStamford are holding a Kiss FM nighthosted by presenter and music producerNikki Elise. Expect the full Kiss décor andstreet team plus the event will also have thegorgeous Kiss Girls giving away some greatgoodies! Get yourself down there for thebest night of music around. These nights arealways busy so get there early and make themost of the drinks offers in browns.
PROMOTERSPARTYPromoters from in and around Peterboroughwill be partying all under one roof at ClubDissident in Peterborough this January. The4Cross Promoters party will be bringing thescene together and they’ll have the usualbeats and tunes, so January 15 is sure tobe a storming party.
CODE REDREVOLUTIONClub Revolution on Park Road presents aclub night that prides itself as a truededicated alternative club night. Code Redis a night that’s not afraid to take risks, andevery Friday night there’s a diverse andeclectic range of music. The DJs alwayshave their fingers on the pulse of the hottestnew bands, tunes and anthems and will mixthem with all the classics. So if you think analternative club night is something that takesyour fancy, get down to club revolution andjoin the Code Red crew for a party everyFriday!
COMMUNITYXPOSUREXidus Pain will be presenting CommunityXposure later on this month at ClubDissident. There’ll be live hip hop and plentyof R ‘n’ B so January 30 is bound to be agood night.
SHINDIG 3Mama Liz’s Voodoo Lounge in Stamford isbringing us a mixture of beats and breakson January 29. There’ll be a great mix ofthe best of house, electro and breaks. Kurti5and C-dub will be going back to back with atwo hour mix from 9pm, and then Jay Healwill be taking up the decks for an exclusiveone hour set with a seductive blend of funky,Latin house music. Doors will be open from9pm, there’ll be a small charge at the doorof £3, but it’s totally worth it for a night full ofgood music.
SUBLIMINALSubliminal is already regarded as one of thebest underground drum & bass nights inEast Anglian and they’re kicking off the newyear in style. On January 29 the night willbe headlined by two exclusive acts of thehighest order. Nymfo is a DJ and producerhas secured the national Best Drum andBass DJ award twice in the last five years.Secret Society are the second act who’ll beplaying, they’re two brothers whose DJ,production and MC-ing skills span over 15years. They’re true masters of theunderground scene and always deliver aunique blend of sounds for their audience.However it’s not just about the headliners,the supporting cast is a strong one, withaction from Mr Bang-E, Komplex, Dirty LeRoi and LD 50, Clarkfader, MC Stibbs andDenton B2B Timeless. In a second room,there’ll be EK50, Darka and Luger, Rikoshay,Bellmo, Spanner, Selbee and DJ L. Doorsopen at 10pm, party till late and just £5 entry.
DISSIDENT CLUBNIGHTSClub Dissident in Peterborough has a busymonth ahead with several different clubnights for us. On January 8 there’isDissident’s Open Deck night. There’s livebands and Shaggy’s leaving party onJanuary 22, and if hip hop and R ‘n’ B ismore your cup of tea, then January 30 isbringing us Community Xposure presentedby Xidus Pain. Sounds great!
CLUBLAND
Lime Tree• Live entertainment - SEE ESP GUIDE
• Live Sky sports• Real Ales• Beer gardens front and rear • Two pool tables• Quiz every Sunday night• Function room for hirePaston Lane, Walton Tel: 01733 708320
The Harrier(Hungry Horse)• Sky• Carling at £1.99 during
major sports• Karaoke every Friday• Live bands Saturdays• Food served all day, every day• Sunday roast from £5.49 – full
children’s menu
184 Gunthorpe Rd, Peterborough Tel: 01733 575362
Cross Keys• Sky Sports• Beer garden• Two pool tables• Live music every Friday• Karaoke / Disco Sats• Poker night every Sunday• Beer garden and children’s
playing area• Quiz night every TuesdayOundle Rd, Peterborough Tel: 01733 565103
The Golden Pheasant• Food served daily noon – 2pm and 6pm – 9pm, Sundays 12noon ‘til 6pm
• Open all day Fri, Sat, Sun• Pit-stop for Green Wheel cycle route
• Real ales, large beer garden and parking area
Main Road, Etton, Peterborough.Tel: 01733 252387
The Westwood Hotel• Live entertainment - Thursday toSunday (See Gig Guide)
• Biker friendly• Rock Night - monthly• Reggae Night - monthly• Karaoke• Private beer garden• Private function room available
85 Mayors Walk, West TownTel: 01733 873284
The Decoy• Live music Saturday nights (see ESP Gig Guide)• Food served Wed, Thurs, Fri – 5-8pm,Sat 1-8pm, Sun 1-5pm all home cooked
• Live Sky sports • Real ales• Quiz every Sunday night (free snacks at ½ time)
• Happy hour Mon-Sat, 4-7pm, £2 a pint,real ales £2.20
• Very friendly home from home pub
Milking Nook, Werrington, PeterboroughTel: 01733 811953
ADVERTISE HERE To advertise your pub here for only£16 per week call Ian on:
01733 579707 Free listings for your liveentertainment includedEmail: [email protected] few spaces available!
PUB GUIDEBluebell (DOGSTHORPE)• Live music every weekend (check ESP Gig Guide)• Food served Monday-Sunday• Sky + Espn• Real Ales• Quiz Night Sunday• Large family beer garden• FREE pool on Mondays• Carling £2.50 during Premiership football
St Pauls Road, DogsthorpeTel: 01733 554890www. Bluebellpub.co.uk
The Roundhead• Sky Sports• Karaoke every Friday• Disco/ Karaoke every Saturday • Family friendly, children welcome until 7pm• Happy Hour 9.30am – 12pm• Meals from £2.99• Now serving Sunday Roast• FUNCTION ROOM FOR HIRE
Rightwell East, Bretton. Tel: 01733 267340
The Office• Disco / Karaoke - Fridays• Live music on Saturdays• Poker night with free buffet on
Wednesdays @ 8pm• Happy Hour - Sunday 12-2pm• Premiership football games including
3pm Saturday kick off’s• Function room for hire• Family beer garden
72 Oundle Road, Woodston Tel: 01733 557248
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Wow… all I can say is that I honestlycan’t believe how fast this last year’sgone. People do say ‘the older you getthe quicker the years go…’ and youknow what – they’re not lying! I really enjoy Christmasand the start of a new year,but in winter I always seemto get a little boring. Theweather changes and sonaturally I start preparingfor an ice age andtherefore hibernate athome with a million DVDsand lots of food! I honestlybelieve it’s only right forevery girl to ‘put on herwinter coat’ during this timeof year. I don’t mean bygoing to the sales andbuying one, I literally mean,adding an extra layer of ‘fat’ onto what you already have! I’mlucky that Chris feels exactly the same about winter. Not so muchabout the 'winter coat' idea, as I’m sure the football club wouldn’tbe too impressed with that excuse for weight gain, but he alsoloves snuggling on the sofa and having DVD marathons… it's nowonder we get on so well.
I’m actually so bad at this time of year that when it was my work’sparty which I should have gone to, it was also X Factor night (areligious watch every single Saturday and Sunday) so I didn’t go!When I went back to work on the Monday, I was not the mostpopular person in the office with an excuse like that…
Something productive which has happened recently though isChris’s return to the team after yet another groin injury! It’s alwaysa bit manic at our house when he’s off as he always seems tohave the same amount of energy as a small child when hedoesn’t burn it off training! So obviously I was DELIGHTED whenhe was back in the team to play Swansea LOL! Joking asidethough, it’s always really nice to see him playing again.
I sat with his family for the Swansea game and after a terrible firsthalf performance it was fantastic to see Chris score the first goalwhich gave him and the rest of the team a massive boost ofconfidence. Whenever Chris scores, I feel so happy for him as Ican just imagine what’s going through his head. He loves scoringgoals and feeling the buzz from the crowd. It’s a shame thecrowd don’t have a song for the old boy, but I suppose not muchrhymes with Whelpdale!
The last few weeks have been quite sad for Chris and I, as we’veslowly lost four of our six man wolf pack! Sergie and his girlfriendLena moved to Lincoln and Russell and his girlfriend Jazz movedto Norwich. I think Sergie’s move was less of a shock thanRussell’s as he’d already gone on loan to them, so when he saidhe was moving we weren’t really that surprised. However, when itwas Russ and Jazz’s turn, it was a major shock. The move cameout of the sticks, one day he was here the next he was gone. Thiswas the first time Chris and I had experienced our close friendsmoving away. I know it’ll happen throughout our football years butthe first time’s always the worst and I guess as it happens moreyou grow used to it. At least they both haven’t moved to the otherend of the country so we now have great excuses to go on loadsof road trips to visit everyone!
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PHANTOMS’MENACE! New year, new defenceman. Meet the newPhantoms’ Menace – 28 year-old CanadianDoug MacIver who could well become a newcult hero in the Boro.
At 6' 5" and 235lbs, MacIver is guaranteed tomake an impact in more ways than one. Clubdirector Jon Kynaston said – "This is a bigsigning for us in every sense of the word,Doug has a presence about him that isgoing to add a real something to our squad.Over the years we’ve built a strong homerecord and teams never relish coming herebut now they may not even relish cominginto our end of the ice!"
MacIver, a native of Ontario, spent last seasonwith Elite League Cardiff Devils but has a topdrawer pro-pedigree that saw him play in the
American Hockey League with RochesterAmericans.
Kynaston – "We’d been tracking Doug forsome time and several agents were courtinghim into the UK but, after discussing theoptions with some of his former teammates,Doug was clear he only wanted to play inPeterborough.
“He's very much a different signing for thisclub but I'm totally convinced this guy will bean overnight cult hero in Peterborough andbe another strong character for the team.”
Fellow director Phil Wing was equallydelighted at securing MacIver's signing andsimply added "Doug's going to help us fightour way up the league table... he’s definitelygoing to make an impact!"
MacIver himself was keen to return to Europeafter playing in Cardiff last season – "ThePhantoms have a great history winningtrophy's and I know they have great fansupport and I'm really looking forward tojoining the team and doing whatever I can tohelp us win games.”
Check the big boy out when The Phantomshit the ice on…
Sat Jan 2 Bracknell H 7.00pm Sun Jan 10 Sheffield H 5.30pm Sat 1Jan 16 Romford H 7.00pm Sun Jan 24 Slough H 5.30pm Sun Jan 31 Swindon H 5.30pm www.peterboroughphantoms.com
BUY THE SHIRTS OFF THEPOSH PLAYERS’ BACKS! You may have spotted the Posh players sporting a stylish new kitat the Cardiff City match in support of their three nominatedcharities for the 2009-2010 campaign – Sue Ryder Care, The FreeKicks Foundation and ASBAH.
Never before have the team worn a special kit for one leaguematch and it was kindly donated by adidas and supported byChroma Sports. Now fans have the chance to own a unique pieceof Peterborough United history by bidding to buy the kit.
Darragh MacAnthony told ESP – “We’re delighted to be working so closely with Sue RyderCare, it is a charity that is close to my heart and they are an organisation that do so muchfor people both in the city and across the country.
“The Free Kicks Foundation is a charity that helps disadvantaged children across the city.Steve Thorpe and his team work exceptionally hard and have a close link with the footballclub. ASBAH are the leading UK registered charity providing information and advice aboutspina bifida and hydrocephalus and have been involved with the football club for a numberof years. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank adidas and Chroma Sports for all theircontinued support and assistance.”
The club’s now auctioning off the kit to raise money for the three charities. The top 11 bids willbe invited to the Peterborough United v Derby County fixture on Saturday January 16 wherea draw will take place for the 11 kits that were worn for the game against Cardiff.
You can enter a bid via email at [email protected] just state the amount of your bid, yourname, address and contact details.
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FREE ENTRY AND AMEAL FOR A PENNYGo to the dogs and eat at the Rumblin’ Tum fastfood servery for just 1p. You get admission to thegrandstand (usually £5), and choose any burger,jacket potato (various fillings), hot dog, chickennuggets (6 piece), scampi (6 piece), veggienuggets (6 piece). All with chips or salad. Totalcost: One penny (subject to availability).
The ESP Reader Offer is only available with avoucher and is valid for any Wednesday, Friday orSaturday up to and including February 27, 2010.Programmes available - £1.
To receive your voucher for the single admission and meal offer, just textus the word ‘dogs’ along with your NAME and EMAIL address on thenumber shown, or email [email protected] to receive your voucheralong with your NAME and PHONE NUMBER.
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• Food served daily, Mon – Sat 12pm-2pm and6pm-9pm. Sun 12 – 5.30pm• Every Tuesday - Karaoke 9pm• Every Wednesday - Quiz Night 9.30pm
• Function room available for private parties• Every Sunday TexasHold’em Poker starts7.30pm
January 20109th No Man’s Band16th Legend22nd Pulse23rd Monkey Boy28th Open Mic Night29th Emerald Sky30th Porky Pig
DEL MONTE ADVERTSGET FRUITYDisturbing news reaches me that the ‘Man from Del Monte’will strip off in ads for the firm’s new peeled, sliced andready to eat Naked Fruit range. Much as I’m not usuallyagainst a bit of male nudity (and on prime time telly too!)seeing as he’s knocking on a bit and not exactly MatthewMcConaughey in the body department, I have to say I can’tget the vision out of my head that he’s going to look likesomething out of a 1970s swingers’ party (prawn vol-au-vent anyone?!) Surely more a case of the Man from DelMonte says – “Yes, yes, yes!”Gak and double gak, that’sjust so wrong on so many levels! I just hope they give him abigger panama…
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HE’S HAD ASWINGING TIME As we move into another year, it appears there’s still norespite for Tiger Woods as the drama surrounding hispersonal life continues. What is it with these hugelysuccessful sportsmen? They reach the top of their game,have a bank balance with more noughts than a LuxemburgEurovision song entry, marry a drop dead gorgeousmodel/girl band member/X-Factor judge and then jeopardiseit all by not being able to keep ‘little Tiger’ or ‘little Ashley’ orwhoever, in their trousers. And if the fact that they’d cheat on such a stunning wife is not incredulousenough, what makes their betrayal even more mind blowing is that the women that they chose to gambletheir reputations, integrity and, not unusually, multi million pound sponsorship deals on, invariably haveone notable thing in common – they tend to be as rough looking as a badger’s proverbial and never apatch on the missus! Seriously, have you seen the pictures of some of Tiger’s alleged conquests? Iappreciate it’s hard to look classy when you’re sticking your chest out in a string bikini on page 9 of TheNews of the World but you could still get your roots done and ditch the 80s style make-up. Poor Tiger, onlytime will tell just how deep the revelations and how much more he has to lose before he can begin to tryand claw (pardon the pun) his way back up. But one thing’s for sure, to use a golfing analogy, I bet hewishes now he’d stuck to a four knuckle grip.
EVANSABOVE I’m so excited about Chris E
vans’ new
breakfast show on Radio 2, it’s about
bloomin’ time Sir Tel retired and passed the
mantle on to a younger, more creative,
energetic host. And Chris is all of those
things and so much more – he’s fabulous!
I once had a text conversation with him after
a former radio partner of mine (a fellow ginger radio pr
esenter – they’re a rare breed!) got chatting to
him in a London bar and, knowing I was a fan, though
t it would be funny to get Chris to text me and
say hello. Now that would be one brilliant claim to fame
, and a great showy offy anecdote to trot out
at parties if it wasn’t for the fact that old 20 watt brain h
ere had absolutely no clue who it was I was
talking to! Even after we’d exchanged a few texts and h
e signed off with – “Pls don’t give my number
to anyone. Chris” – I still didn’t twig and it’s fair to say I s
till cringe when I realise what a t*t I made of
myself. Mind you, that’s probably nothing compared to
the t*t I’d have made of myself if I had known
who it was! Every cloud and all that…
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WHO SAYS THECAMERA NEVERLIES? After TV presenter AlexaChung quit her hit MTVshow, her spokeswomanwas forced to rebuffreports that herresignation was due tohealth problems afterphotos appeared in thepress of Alexa looking,quote – ‘worryingly thin’.Liz Matthews deniedrumours that Alexa hasan eating disorder byinsisting “Everybody’sbody looks differentdepending on whatyou wear. It’s very easyto find a picture withbones sticking out.” Icertainly don’t disputeher claims that Alexa is fine and just
wanting a break after working so hard but I did have to
laugh at that – I can honestly say that no matter what I
wear, the only picture I’ve ever found of me with my
bones sticking out was the X-ray of my broken leg!
2010WHAT’S IN A NAME? So here we are again then; we’ve gagged on thelast dregs of the never ending leftover turkeycurry, played our last game of X-Factor bingo (onepoint for a “you made that song your own”, threepoints for a “you owned that stage”, five pointsfor a “you’re a lovely girl/boy from Wales /Northern Ireland / the North East” (delete asappropriate) and if you get a “you thoroughlydeserve your place in the final” as well –HOUSE!), the tinsel is back gathering dust in theloft and the fizz has all but fizzled out on ourJanuary 1st Alka Seltzer.
Yes, it’s not only the end of another year but theend of a decade and the start of a fresh brightnew one. It’s goodbye to the ‘noughties’ and helloto the… to the… well, that’s a point, what exactlydo we call this new decade? The tens? It can’t bethat surely? It’s too boring and besides, it soundslike an electrical impulse pain relieving machine.The teens? Nope, it can’t be that either, puts metoo much in mind of acne, alcopops, ASBOs andthe faint whiff of Clearasil. The ‘one-ies’? The ‘ten-ners’? Hardly appropriate in a recession. I don’tknow, but whatever we decide to call the next tenyears, here’s hoping it’s a good one. Happy NewYear everybody!
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