Arts & Culture
Festival will celebrate a poet’s life
A FESTIVAL is being staged to celebrate the life and times of a much-loved Peterborough poet.
Crowds love the dancers
CHILDREN impressed the gathered crowd with a demonstration of different dance styles at a May Day village fete.
Heritage exhibition attracts 16,000
A NEW heritage attraction in Stamford has attracted more than 16,000 visitors in the first three months after it opened.
Hospice fashion date
WOMEN looking to update their wardrobe without spending High Street prices are being urged to look to a Peterborough charity.
Traditions of farming go on show
BRITISH farming traditions and agricultural machinery heritage will be celebrated at this year’s East of England Show in Peterborough.
Chance to uncover a slice of history at Flag Fen dig
A chance to uncover a slice of history will be on offer in Peterborough at this summer’s Field School at Flag Fen.
Sun set to shine for the return of The Willow Festival
With the city expected to bask in a week of sunshine, the return of The Willow Festival on Friday (25 May) looks set to mark the official start of the summer in Peterborough.
2 commentsStar turn coming to the Cresset
A COMEDIAN who has appeared on Have I Got News For You and Never Mind The Buzzcocks is making a surprise appearance in Bretton this week.
Weekly street dance classes in full swing at Jack Hunt School
ASPIRING dancers have been invited to go along to new classes that have started up at the Jack Hunt School.
Classical works at Cathedral concert
A CONCERT featuring the works of Britain’s Edward Elgar and Switzerland’s Frank Martin is to be held in Peterborough Cathedral.
Family event: Festival on the Green
Preparations are under way for the 2012 Festival on the Green in Orton Longueville.
Chance for aspiring stage stars to shine
BUDDING stage talent in Peterborough is invited to take part in an evening of open mic drama.
Video: BMF festival pulls in the crowds at showground video
Tens of thousands of bike fans revved their engines and headed to Peterborough’s East of England Showground this weekend for Europe’s largest outdoor motorcycle show.
Talk on challenges of church conservation
THE challenges of protecting England’s historic churches forms the subject of a talk in the city tomorrow.
Fun-packed days of events for jubilee
EXCITING days of activities is planned for a Diamond Jubilee festival.
Concert to celebrate Polish Mother’s Day
FAMILIES of all nationalities are being invited to a fundraising concert to mark Polish Mother’s Day.
Comedy: Enter the Funhouse for a night of laughs
FUNHOUSE Comedy will bring another night of non-stop laughter to Peterborough’s North Street Bar on Wednesday 30 May.
Tickets still available for Hawkwind’s Stamford show
ACT now to grab one of the last remaining tickets to see Hawkwind live in concert.
The odd approach to Caesar
IT will be a summer to remember at Holmewood Hall with an Olympic themed toga-tastic production of Julius Caesar.
Top comedian includes Peterborough on UK tour
Micky Flanagan, one of Britain’s biggest comedy stars has revealed a UK tour for 2013 - and it includes a date in Peterborough.
A Night at the Opera in Peterborough
Peterborough Opera will be staging a gala night at St John’s Church, in Cathedral Square, on Saturday, 16 June, from 7.30pm.
Folksters Skinny Lister celebrate debut album with Peterborough show
A Peterborough crowd will soon get to see the official hardest working band in Britain’ live in concert.
Peterborough Arts Cinema: The Deep Blue Sea
The Deep Blue Sea (12A) at Peterborough Arts Cinema, John Clare Theatre, Central Library, Broadway, Thursday 24 May
Maisie is a star in the Mae-king
Schoolgirl singing sensation Maisie-Mae Cater from near Peterborough, who pens songs during maths lessons, is celebrating chart success at the age of just 15.
Watching an artist at his work
YOUNGSTERS had the chance to study a professional artist at work for several days at their city school.
Variety of faiths and foods in city are the cause for festival of celebration
RESIDENTS of Peterborough are being urged to take part in a faith and foods extravaganza.
Volunteers still needed for The Willow Festival
THE organisers of the returning Willow Festival in Peterborough have re-issued an appeal for volunteers ahead of the event next weekend.
Search for talent for open mic night
TALENTED musicians and singers can show off on the stage at an open mic event in a village near Peterborough.
Taiko drum group set the beat in Peterborough
FOR thundering rhythms and breathtaking choreography, an evening with the Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers really does take some beating.
Preview this year’s Peterborough Artists’ Open Studios summer event
A preview exhibition for this year’s Peterborough Artists’ Open Studios event will take place in Cathedral Square this weekend (19/20 May).
Special guest speaker announced for Heritage Festival
Celebrated historian Dr Janina Ramirez will be the special guest speaker at this year’s Peterborough Heritage Festival.
Live music: Singers from The Specials has regional show
BEST known as singer and composer with The Specials, Neville Staple is credited with changing the face of pop music not only once but twice.
Review: ‘Good Things’ by Peterborough Playgoers - Playgoers in fine form
EVER wondered what really goes on behind the scenes in a charity shop?
Craft fair to be held at St John’s Church
BUY a handmade gift at the Made In Peterborough Craft Fair held at St John’s Church, in St John’s Square, on Saturday, 19 May.
Festival will be soul-full
A MUSIC festival is to be staged for the second year running at a Peterborough pub.
Journey to La Scala Milan at Showcase Peterborough with live opera screening
BRITTEN’S operatic masterpiece Peter Grimes will be screened live via satellite at Peterborough Showcase Cinemas.
Band need wildcard vote for capital show at O2 Arena
A TEENAGE rock band need your help in their final attempt to play a show at London’s O2 Arena.
Annual festival set to provide families with fun-filled days
PREPARATIONS are under way for an annual festival in Orton Longueville.
Singers welcome at barbershop group
FEMALE singers from the Ortons area of Peterborough are invited to join a women’s barbershop group.
Bookworms invited to join reading club
YOUNGSTERS can enjoy reading at an after-school club at Woodston Library.
Dancers invited to try out salsa moves
DANCERS in the Fletton area looking to try a new hobby are invited to join a salsa dancing group.
Artists’ work will go on show in city
SCORES of artists from across Peterborough are set to throw open their doors to the public.
Charity music event at a village pub
A FUN-PACKED music festival is planned for next month with attractions for all the family.
Chance to go ghost hunting
GHOST hunters are being sought to help check out Peterborough’s newly revamped museum.
Heritage festival lines up leading TV historian
A WELL known historian has been chosen to be the guest speaker at Peterborough’s Heritage Festival.
Musicians hope gala will strike right chord
MUSICIANS with Peterborough Opera will be serving up a musical treat for city folk.
Art gallery to close due to lack of trade
AN art gallery in Peterborough is to close down just six months after opening.
1 commentHenry VIII author to visit library
A TOP historical author will be giving a talk about her work at a city library this week.
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Weather for Peterborough
Thursday 24 May 2012
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