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The Christmas Light Switch On Is Coming Soon ...

🎄✨ **It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas in Peterborough!** 🎅🌟  

Festive lights are now being installed across the city centre, lighting up Cathedral Square, Long Causeway, and Bridge Street! 🌟 These dazzling decorations will beautifully complement our **40ft Norwegian Spruce Christmas tree**, which will serve as the heart of this year’s magical Christmas entertainment. 🎶🎄  

🎶 **Musical Delights All December** 🎤  
Get ready for a feast of festive sounds! Throughout December, enjoy performances from:  
🎵 The Cathedral Choir  
🎵 St John’s Choir  
🎵 Sally Rock Choir  
🎵 Zumba Stars  
🎵 The Salvation Army Band  

🎉 **Mark Your Calendars: Festivities Begin Friday, 22 November** 🎉  
🎅 **5 PM:** Festivities kick off in style!  
🌟 **7 PM:** Don’t miss the **Christmas light switch-on**, drawing hundreds of families and visitors to the city centre.  

🔔 **Who’s Turning on the Lights?**  
Father Christmas himself 🎅 will lead the celebration, joined by:  
✨ Cheryl Fergison (*Heather from EastEnders*)  
✨ The Mayor of Peterborough, Councillor Marco Cereste  
✨ Local stars **Teddy Newberry**, **Chanel Hughes**, and **Gabriella Pineda Rodrigues**  
✨ The Peterborough Cathedral Choir & Rock Choir 🎶  

🌟 **Pantomime Fun & Surprises Galore!** 🎭  
Special performances from The Key Theatre’s *Snow White* and The Cresset’s *Cinderella* pantomimes will enchant audiences. Plus, for the **first time ever**, enjoy a DJ set by Peterborough legend **Eddie Nash**! 🎧  

🎉 **Princesses, Mascots &… Daleks?!** 🤖👑  
That’s right, expect visits from your favourite princesses, mascots, and even some Daleks! 🛸  

🎙️ **Hosts for the Evening**  
The event will be hosted by PCRFM’s very own **Kev Lawrence** and **Keith Dalton**! 🎤  

✨ **Don’t Miss the Most Magical Night of the Year!** ✨  
Join us as Peterborough transforms into a winter wonderland and let the festivities fill your heart with Christmas cheer. 🎄💫

🌟 **Welcome to The Lancaster Lounge:  Where Flavour Meets Flair!** 🍷🍴  152 Main Street, Yaxley, Peterborough PE7 3LB 

If you’re searching for a dining experience that’s as delightful as it is memorable, look no further than **The Lancaster Lounge**. Known for its **great value** and **irresistible tapas**, this local favourite is the perfect spot to satisfy your cravings while enjoying a warm and inviting atmosphere. 🌟  

 Delectable Tapas & Generous Portions 🍷  
From perfectly seasoned small plates to hearty servings that’ll leave you raving, The Lancaster Lounge has mastered the art of balancing taste and quantity. It's the ideal destination for sharing bites with friends or indulging solo—because every plate deserves your full attention!  

🧡 Service with a Smile 🌟  
The staff here truly know how to make your visit unforgettable. Guests can’t stop talking about the **warm, attentive service** that makes every meal feel like a special occasion. Whether it’s a casual lunch or a lively evening out, you’ll feel right at home.  

🎶 Stylish Setting with an Electric Vibe 🌙  
With its chic decor and cozy charm, The Lancaster Lounge sets the stage for everything from intimate dinners to celebratory gatherings. Just a heads-up: as the night heats up, so does the vibe! Expect a lively, almost club-like buzz that adds an extra layer of excitement to your evening. 🎉  

🌟 Whether you’re here for the tapas, the tunes, or the top-tier service, The Lancaster Lounge guarantees an experience worth savouring. Come for the food, stay for the ambiance, and leave with plans to return! 🍷

The Lancaster Lounge's Spinach & Pea Arancini

Peterborough Christmas Trees 

🎄 **Peterborough Christmas Trees is Back and Better Than Ever!** 🎅  

When it comes to finding the perfect Christmas tree, **Peterborough Christmas Trees** has you covered—and they’re making this year even more magical! Now taking **online orders** for delivery starting **Thursday, Nov 28th**, they’ll also be opening their pop-up at **The Gordon Arms, Oundle Road** on the same day.  

✨ **Here’s why they’re a cut above the rest:** ✨  
🌲 **Classic Value Trees** – Fresh as a frosty morning, these trees are priced to compete with the big stores, but the quality is in a league of its own. Each one is kept in water and ready for you to handpick your festive centerpiece.  

🌟 **Premium Nordman & Fraser Firs** – Top-tier trees with excellent needle retention (because who has time for constant vacuuming?), kept lush and vibrant throughout the season.  

🎍 **Potted Trees** – Want Christmas magic that lasts beyond December? Their potted options are perfect for bringing the outdoors in, and they’ll keep on growing for years to come.  

🎁 **Jingle Rewards** – Every tree earns you points toward future purchases, so it’s a win-win for this Christmas and the next.  

Locals rave about their service and trees, with glowing reviews year after year—proof that this isn’t just another tree lot. Peterborough Christmas Trees delivers on quality, value, and a sprinkle of holiday cheer.  

🎅 **Secure your perfect Christmas tree today** and let **Peterborough Christmas Trees** help make this holiday your most memorable yet. 🌟

"Be the reason someone smiles today."

An awesome result for the Posh in the local derby with Cambridge United plus a hatrick by Kmawe Poku what could be a better day for supporters. 

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Ah, **Toad in the Hole**—a proper British comfort food, this one. It’s the sort of dish that conjures up cosy evenings by the fire, with a drizzle of gravy and a good natter round the table. Let’s roll up our sleeves and crack on with this simple yet satisfying recipe, full of that no-nonsense charm we love in a traditional English pud.  

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Toad in the Hole 

Serves: 4  
Prep Time: 15 minutes  
Cooking Time: 40 minutes  

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Ingredients

For the Batter:
  - 150g plain flour  
  - 2 large eggs  
  - 150ml whole milk  
  - 100ml water  
  - Pinch of salt  

For the Filling

  - 8 pork sausages (Cumberland or Lincolnshire are top-notch for this)  
  - 2 tbsp sunflower oil or beef dripping (a bit of dripping gives it that old-school flavour)  

To Serve

  - Onion gravy (don’t skimp!)  
  - Steamed veg, like carrots, peas, or a dollop of mash if you're feeling indulgent  

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Instructions

Preheat the oven and prepare the tin:

 
Pop your oven on at 220°C (fan 200°C, gas mark 7) and stick your baking dish (20x30cm should do the trick) in to get good and hot. The oil or dripping needs to be smoking hot before you pour in the batter—this is not negotiable for a proper pud rise!  

 Whisk up the batter:

Put the flour and a pinch of salt into a big bowl, then make a little well in the middle. Crack in the eggs and give it a whisk, slowly adding the milk and water mixture until smooth. Think thick cream for the consistency. Set it aside to rest for 10-15 minutes (even overnight in the fridge) —good batter’s like good bread; it needs a little breather.  

Brown the sausages: 

While your batter’s resting, heat a frying pan over medium heat and lightly brown the sausages. Don’t cook them through—just enough to give them a head start and a bit of colour.  

 Assemble and bake your pud:

 
Carefully take your hot dish out of the oven. The oil should be shimmering, maybe even just starting to smoke.

Lay the sausages in the dish and pour the batter evenly over the top. Don’t dawdle—the heat of the oil is what gives the batter its glorious rise. Whack it back in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and puffed up like a good Yorkshire should be.  

 Serve it up:

 
Slice into generous squares and dish it up with lashings of onion gravy. A side of greens wouldn’t go amiss, and some buttery mash on the side.  

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Handy Hints and Cheats

Batter Banter:** Resting the batter isn’t just a faff—it lets the flour absorb the liquid, giving you a lighter, airier pud.  

Keep It Hot: Don’t skimp on preheating the oil. If it’s not hot enough, you’ll end up with a soggy-bottomed mess—and no one wants that.

 
Cheffy Touch:Stir a teaspoon of wholegrain mustard or a pinch of dried thyme into the batter for a little extra pizzazz.  

Gravy Glory:Fancy gravy? Sauté some onions till they’re sticky, splash in a bit of red wine or ale, then stir in beef stock and reduce till rich and glossy.  

Veg Vibes: If you’re after something a bit lighter, serve with a crisp green salad. Bit posh, but it works. Well sort of lol.

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And there you have it, a proper British Toad in the Hole—golden, crispy, and guaranteed to hit the spot. Pair it with a pint of beer or a nice cup of tea, and you’re laughing!

Did you know that Peterborough is home to some amazing walking and cycling routes, such as the Nene Park and Ferry Meadows?

Take advantage of the beautiful natural scenery and get some exercise in while exploring the city!

Peterborough became a city in the 16th Century (1541).

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