Live for The Moment

What’s on | Editor’s pick – August 2015

↑ Real Ale and Cider Club, every Monday, The Crown, 749 Lincoln Road, Peterborough

Action!
The hugely popular Burghley Film Festival is back with another helping of top-quality films, served in the beautiful setting of Burghley House and grounds. Running over five days with a well-judged mix of classics and new hits, movies include Big Hero 6, Frozen, Some Like It Hot, Mr Turner and Back To The Future.
Burghley Film Festival
Wednesday, 29 July – Sunday, 2 August
Burghley House, Stamford
www.burghley.co.uk/filmfestival

Music for the soul
Part of the Peterborough Cathedral lunchtime recital series, taking place throughout August and into September. These marvelous bite-size concerts – from 1 until 2 pm and perfect for a lunch-hour well spent – showcase some of the finest musicians working in their genre. In addition to a pure hit of culture, you can also enjoy relaxing in one of the most beautiful settings in the city, the Cathedral.
Jill Crossland
Wednesday, 5 August 1 pm
Peterborough Cathedral, Minster Precincts, Peterborough
www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk

Joust a minute
Bring along your budding knights and princesses (so that’s squires and, er, well, still princesses) to this fabulously fun and informal romp through Lonthorpe Tower’s history, with plenty of games, activities and costumed characters to enjoy throughout the weekend.
Knights and Princesses
Saturday, 8 and Sunday, 9 August, 10 am – 5 pm
Longthorpe Tower, Longthorpe, Peterborough
www.vivacity-peterborough.com

Cheers!
This weekly celebration of all things hoppy, malty and delicious starts at 5pm and offers pints from £2. Perfect summer refreshment – whatever the weather!
Real Ale and Cider Club
Monday, 17 August 5 pm
The Crown, 749 Lincoln Road, Peterborough
www.thecrownonline.co.uk

New art for Peterborough
Illustrator Jason Duckmanton has begun to forge a strong and positive relationship with the city, having already contributed to Metal Peterborough’s Billboard exhibition late in 2014. These new, original illustrations delve into the dark origins of traditional nursery rhymes and stories, featuring a contemporary interpretation of Alice in Wonderland to commemorate its 150th year. Tickets to this exhibition are free.
One for Sorrow
Friday, 28 August until Thursday, 24 September, all day
Peterborough Museum, Priestgate, Peterborough
www.vivacity-peterborough.com

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