Events

HOLD YOUR HORSES!

The Shire Horse Show returns to the Exec Exhibition Hall at the East of England Showground, Peterborough on March 20 - 21. This nostalgic spectacular features hundreds of Shire horses competing in a range of classes and giving demonstrations, all while dressed in their traditional finery and the two-day event will raise vital funds to secure the ... Full story

THAT’S AMORE

If you like the Rat Pack crooners, don’t miss this fantastic show coming to Peterborough in aid of Action Medical Research. That's Amore is on March 12 and is a tribute to Dean Martin and the Rat Pack starring Mark Adams, who played Dean in the London and Las Vegas productions of the Rat Pack. It'll be a ... Full story

A LUSH AFTERNOON FOR MUMS

Drop your Mum at Lush for the the perfect pampering on Mothering Sunday! The team at Lush love mums – they give good cuddles and bake yummy cake, so they think they deserve some serious spoiling come Mother’s Day.  With this in mind, on Sunday March 14 Lush will be opening up ... Full story

THOMAS RIDES AGAIN

Thomas, the children’s favourite engine, will be celebrating the school half-term holidays next week by pulling trains between Wansford and Yarwell return. Trains will operate on Sat 13th,  Sun 14th,  Tues 16th,  Weds 17th,  Thurs 18th,  Sat 20th. & Sun 21st February. Departures from Wansford will be at 10.30, 12.30 and 14.30. Ticket prices  are £12 ... Full story

CHARITY ICE HOCKEY ACTION

Local hard hitters the Peterborough Phantoms have announced their second annual Charity Ice Hockey Match to raise funds for local charities Active Inspiration, Peterborough Sports Aid Foundation and Cancer Research (via the Hockey Fights Cancer scheme). The match, which will take place on Wednesday  March 3 at 8pm, will be full of spins, ... Full story

CHARITY FUN AT THE OFFICE

The kind hearted bunch at The Office pub in Peterborough are holding a charity day this Valentines in aid of a local lad needing medical treatment in America. Four year-old Jake Storer-Hamm  suffers from Late Infantile Batten disease, which affects around two in 100,000 children. The cruel, inherited disorder strikes the brain and slowly breaks down all the ... Full story

ICE SHOW RAISES OUR SPIRITS

The fantastic Holiday On Ice spectacular Spirit wowed the crowds as it began its run at the Exec centre in Peterborough and Dancing On Ice head judge Robin Cousins was there to support his team. On a bleak, wet night this visual spectacle certainly rasied everyone's spirits with stunning costumes, creative choreography and some jaw-dropping ice skating ... Full story

COLLEGE OPEN DAY

Peterborough Regional College are preparing for another busy Open Day on Thursday 28 January between 2pm and 8pm. Visitors can expect a bustling array of activities taking place throughout the college including; live performing arts workshops and rehearsals, cookery,  world speed record attempts in the Fitness Suite and they can even have a go a hairdressing ... Full story

CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY

Fantastic light switch on kick starts Christmas in the Boro! Park and Ride's up and running, the shops are open late and the fun has started! The city's festive celebrations were launched with the big Christmas light switch on hosted by Lite FM which saw Bridge Street packed with crowds.... Full story

A CHRISTMAS CAROL WITH NICOLE

X Factor star Nicole Lawrence headlines the Stamford Christmas Festival on December 13! For a truly idyllic start to the festive season, head to Stamford on December 13 for the Christmas Festival 2009. The town will be transformed into a scene from Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, with a Victorian market with dozens of stalls and costumed stallholders ... Full story