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Save The Cresset Theatre Campaign

The Cresset Theatre Peterborough could be saved from closure thanks to a spirited campaign and encouraging support received from promoters and public. This interview by Paul Stainton with campaigner Andy Jardine was broadcast at 07:10 on Thursday May 13th 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
It is followed by an interview with Jonathan Martin from the YMCA which operates the Cresset Theatre. This second interview was broadcast at 08:10 on the same day.

The Cresset Theatre Peterborough could be saved from closure thanks to a spirited campaign and encouraging support received from promoters and public. The first interview by Paul Stainton with campaigner Andy Jardine was broadcast at 07:10 on Thursday May 13th 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
It is followed by an interview with Jonathan Martin from the YMCA which operates the Cresset Theatre. This second interview was broadcast at 08:10 on the same day.

PAUL: Let’s start with the big story this morning though. What is the future of the Cresset Theatre in Peterborough? Just a few weeks ago it was announced all shows would end in June. But the Bretton venue’s website is still advertising comedy nights and music acts appearing as late as November. In the next hour we’ll speak to Jonathan Martin Chief Executive of the YMCA which operates the Cresset. First though let’s speak to Andy Jardine who lives in Wansford and is one of a number of people who started campaigns to keep the theatre open. In fact, we had a look round at all the people that are doing this and starting campaigns, and we spoke to a lady, there’s about eight thousand people joined various things. Andy, good morning.
ANDY: Good morning Paul.
PAUL: You’ve started an internet campaign, haven’t you? Continue reading “Save The Cresset Theatre Campaign”

BBC Peterborough May 13th 2010

A summary of the Peterborough Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Thursday 13th May 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

Topics:
Local MP and Health Secretary Andrew Lansley says that the NHS is safe with the LibDem/Conservative coalition.
Cresset Theatre believes survival may be possible after promoters and public voice their support.
NHS Peterborough apologise for losing a laptop and data from the Peterborough District Hospital.
St Theresa’s a local homeless charity is looking for forward funding.
Peterborough Environment City Trust’s Greeniversity concept is nominated for an award.
Tickets go on sale locally for JLS’s Embankment concert.
Peterborough Museum launches a promotion aimed at single people.

Interviewees:
Andy Jardine Cresset Campaigner.
Karen Lawrence Peterborough Environment City Trust.
Gavin Elsey Cabinet Member Regional and Business Development Peterborough City Council.
Jonathan Martin YMCA for Cresset Theatre.
Anna Elmore Waterstones Bookshop.

Team:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Steve Titman
Sport: Peter Swann
News: Suzi Roberts
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: John Gray
Phones: Kerry Devine
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Letter from Mike Fletcher

The following message was received today from Mike Fletcher Chairman of the Sustainable Growth Scrutiny Committee who was reportedly barred by Peterborough City Council Leader Marco Cereste from the Task and Finish Group set up to investigate Peterborough City Council’s use of and spending on consultants.
It is published here as a matter of public interest. Copyright remains with Cllr. Fletcher.

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Att:- Adam Uren, ET. New Listener. 27th April 2010.
Continue reading “Letter from Mike Fletcher”

Steve Jason on Peterborough Venues

Local promoter Steve Jason comments on the “poor relation” status of Peterborough venues, following the news that The Cresset Theatre will close. Broadcast at 08:10 on Monday 26th April 2010 in the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Peterborough.

PAUL: Now on the show this morning we have been focusing on the lack of night-life in Peterborough following the news that the Cresset Theatre is to close by the first of July, well to acts anyway. The Broadway Theatre of course closed fifteen months ago. Peterborough now just has one recognisable theatre, and that’s the Key. So will we, as a city, still be able to attract the country’s top performers? Or will entertainment and culture in Peterborough suffer from the lack of a quality venue? I suggested that to Council Leader Marco Cereste last week, that we might become the poor relation of Cambridge and Leicester and places like that, and he was quite angry about it. But that’s my opinion. Let’s find out from a man who should know. Steve Jason has been a promoter in Peterborough for many years, one of the few people in the city still putting things on. Steve, morning.
STEVE: Good morning.
PAUL: Both wearing cheesecloth this morning. Very nice. (laughs) Complement each other beautifully. Surely I made a fair point last week, didn’t I? Without the Cresset we’re a poor relation, aren’t we? We can’t see the top acts here. We can’t see the middling acts here anymore can we? Continue reading “Steve Jason on Peterborough Venues”

BBC Peterborough April 26th 2010

A summary of the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Peterborough broadcast Monday 26th 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

Topics:
Fifteen months after a fire closed the Broadway Theatre some customers still await ticket refunds.
A local promoter looks in depth at the problem of Peterborough venues closing.
The future of Southfields Nursery Stanground has been secured for another year.
Two Huntingdon gymnasts win top medals in the European Championships.
It is rumoured that soon the BBC Peterborough Breakfast Show will be the only one broadcast from the city.
A Conservative council leader questions his party’s policy on allowing parents to set up schools.
An NHS review recommends fewer bigger children’s heart units.
Customers of the failed Farepak Christmas Savings Club will get 15p in the pound.
St George’s Day revellers report some obstructions still present in Cathedral Square on the day.
Local Independent and English Democrat Candidates comment on immigration.

Interviewees:
Fred Warwick Broadway Customer.
Sarah Rourke Southfields Nursery.
Paul Hall Gymnastics Coach.
Mary Lalios Mayor of Whittlesea Australia.
Steve Jason Promoter.
Diana Mason Southfields Nursery Parent.
John Swallow Independent Parliamentary Candidate.
Rob King English Democrat Candidate.
Toby Earle TV Easy Magazine.

Mentioned:
Budworth Hardcastle.
Pizza Express.

Team:
Producer: Ben Stevenson
Sport: John Symes
News: Suzi Roberts
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: John Lord
Phones: Kerry Devine

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Marco Cereste on The Cresset

Marco Cereste Leader of Peterborough City Council comments on the local facilities remaining on offer in Peterborough in the leisure sector following the news that the Cresset Theatre in Bretton will close.

STAINTON: As we revealed this morning. the Cresset Theatre is to close by the end of June. The decision has been taken because of a cash crisis at the venue. The complex will remain open for weddings and conferences, but will not host concerts or gigs from July. Jonathan Martin is the Chief Executive of YMCA Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, which runs the complex. He assured ticket-holders for shows beyond June they will get their money back.
MARTIN: (TAPE) They will get their money back. And in fact it will start to happen automatically. For people who paid on debit and credit cards the money will just start appearing. We will send letters out to people saying it’s coming. For those that paid by cheque, they’ll receive a cheque in the post. The only people that need to come into the building to see us is the people that paid with cash need to bring their tickets in and we’ll give them their cash back.
STAINTON: (LIVE) Well joining us now is Marco Cereste Leader of Peterborough City Council, and editor of ESP Magazine, Sharon McAllister. We’ll talk to Sharon in a moment. First Marco. Marco morning. Your reaction to this news? Continue reading “Marco Cereste on The Cresset”

Sharon McAllister on The Cresset

Sharon McAllister from ESP Magazine comments on the local facilities remaining on offer in Peterborough in the leisure sector following the news that the Creset Theatre in Bretton will close.

Sharon McAllister from ESP Magazine comments on the local facilities remaining on offer in Peterborough in the leisure sector following the news that the Cresset Theatre in Bretton will close.

PAUL: Let’s talk more about the Cresset then. we’ve heard from Marco Cereste and his views on the Cresset and where it leaves the nightlife in Peterborough. Let’s talk to somebody who knows all about the nightlife in Peterborough, Sharon McAllister from ESP Magazine, Peterborough’s number one entertainment magazine. Morning Sharon.
SHARON: Good morning Paul.
PAUL: Despite what Marco was saying, I think I’m one hundred per cent right. When I was around the city nightlife scene some fifteen twenty years ago, it was very vibrant. There were lots of places to go. It’s contracting, isn’t it? Continue reading “Sharon McAllister on The Cresset”

BBC Peterborough April 21st 2010

A summary of the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Peterborough broadcast Wednesday 21th April 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

Topics:
A cash-strapped Cresset Theatre could close in June.
UK airspace reopens after the volcanic ash cloud disperses.
A well attended meeting in Eye registered its objections to more housebuilding.
IMF plans new taxes on banks to insure against future funding crises.
Election: Nick Clegg calls Gordon Brown “desperate”.
Cardiff University reports a rise in the number of injured children.
A trial is underway in Didcot to produce gas from human waste.
Researchers say brain-training games are no more than harmless fun.

Interviewees:
Jonathan Martin CE YMCA Cambs and Peterborough Owners of Cresset Theatre.
Martin Orrill Head of Energy Technology and Innovation British Gas.
Marco Cereste Leader Peterborough City Council.
Sharon McAllister ESP Magazine.
Jeff Stebbings Gardening Answers Magazine.

NameChecks:
British Gas.
Air Cargo News.
BA.
Thames Water.
Scotia Gas Networks.
Virgin,
Easyjet.
East of England Showground.
Club Metro London Road.

Staff:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Heather Noble
Sport: Nick Fairburn
News: Suzi Roberts
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: John Gray
Phones: Kerry Devine
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