Some of the best things to do in Peterborough this week
St John’s Church, city centre, February 25 to March 2
Peterborough Photographic Society is holding its annual members exhibition in the church in Cathedral Square, Peterborough and entry is free, 10am to 4pm.
More at peterboroughps.org.uk/
Sawtry History Society
Conington, February 24
There will be a 75th Anniversary commemoration of the first
mission of 457th Bomb Group from Conington
Airfield in World War Two. It is to be held at the memorial known as the Concrete American, Conington Churchyard at 10.30am.
Contact 01487 831441
The Zoots
Stamford Corn Exchange, Feb 22
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Hide AdThe Sounds Of The 70s is an amazing tribute show exploring the monster sounds of T.Rex, Queen, Bowie, Abba, Mud, The Sweet, The Rolling Stones, Bob Marley, Led Zeppelin, Chic and other worthy Seventies legends. From Glam Rock to Prog Rock, Motown to Disco.
Box Office 01780 766455
Bowie Experience
The Cresset, March 1
Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert featuring all of David Bowie’s hits - celebrating the music of the world’s greatest pop icon. An unforgettable journey of sound and vision through David Bowie’s golden years from Space Oddity through to Let’s Dance.
www.cresset.co.uk
Primary Dance Festival
The Cresset, Feb 27 and 28
More than 20 local primary schools will be taking part in this dance showcase, with original costumes, choreo-graphy and performances.
www.cresset.co.uk
An Audience With Mark “Billy” Billingham
Stamford Corn exchange, February 23
Join TV’s most experienced, highest ranking and most decorated SAS leader and sniper (as seen on Channel 4’s SAS Who Dares Wins) for an exciting evening of inspirational motivational speaking and stories. Billy is a former SAS Sergeant Major Class 1 and Bodyguard to the Stars including Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Russell Crowe, Sir Michael Caine, Tom Cruise and many others.
Box office 01780 766455
Exhibition
Norman Cross Gallery until March 2
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Hide AdThis solo exhibition by Margie Nottingham, a graduate of the internationally recognised Glasgow School of Art, features a collection of abstract works.
Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 4pm
Thomas at half term
Nene Valley Railway, February 23 and 24
Join Thomas as he returns to steam at Wansford. Travel behind Thomas on his branch line to Yarwell and back - the train then continues to Peterborough hauled by a bigger locomotive. See Thomas running around the yard with some naughty trucks at Wansford.
www.nvr.org.uk or call 01780 784444.