What’s on | Editor’s pick – September 2015
More than One Direction
Apparently, there’s a band called One Direction that is, by all accounts, quite popular. In recent months demand has outstripped supply, and therefore Maximum 1D has been laid on by the authorities in order to quell civil unrest. In other words: it’s this, or deploying the army.
Maximum 1D
Friday, 4 September, 2 pm
The Cresset, Bretton Centre, Peterborough
www.cresset.co.uk
A celebration of the arts
The hugely popular Peterborough Arts Fest returns to the city, bringing with it a healthy dose of magic and mayhem. Expect the unexpected, as well as fun, wonder and lots of excitement.
Peterborough Arts Festival
Saturday, 5 and 6 September, all day
Peterborough City Centre
www.vivacity-peterborough.com
A people’s history
The beautifully curated folk museum over at Thorney opens its doors, on this date and regularly throughout the rest of September. Discover the lives of the people who made history in the area every day, as they worked the land, loved, played, married and had children. Fascinating and heart-warming.
Thorney Heritage Museum
Sunday, 13 September, 2 – 5 pm
Thorney Museum, The Tankyard, Station Road, Thorney
www.thorney-museum.org.uk
Shake down those blues
Sean Taylor makes another extremely welcome visit to the prestigious Shakedown Blues club in Castor. A talented and versatile singer-songwriter, Sean will ensure a packed house, so book while you can!
Sean Taylor
Friday, 18 September, 7 pm
Castor Village Hall, Castor, Peterborough
www.shakedownblues.co.uk
Starter for ten…
The pub quiz is a tried and tested format, and The Crown on Lincoln Road has the good sense not to mess with it. So, for all fans of proper pub quizzes, this is one of the best.
Quiz Night
Sunday, 20 September, 8 pm (weekly event)
The Crown, 749 Lincoln Road, Peterborough
www.thecrownonline.co.uk
