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Welcome to The Village Emporium January/February 2016 Another year passes by and probably most people are starting a New Year’s resolution, and possibly finishing it a few days later! The most popular New Years’ resolution of 2015 was to get fit and healthy, something we all may consider each and every year.

That said, get out and about and you can take advantage of the great offers with our tea and coffee shops around the region – but maybe have a skinny late or black tea!

Enjoy reading, and thank you for supporting our featured local businesses and keeping local local.

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Christmas Lights Switch On, Saturday 5th December 2015 Thirlmere Close, Drayton A big thank you to all those who came along on the evening and to those who donated to the Air Ambulance. £185 was raised on the evening and we have since received an anonymous donation of £50 bringing the grand total to an incredible £235.

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Contents 4 Look good, feel good 12 Your family 19 Your garden 24 On the road

27 Business matters 31 Out & about 48 Whats On? 50 Your home

Features 4 Stuff ‘em in a pair of socks 8 If the gym is not for you 10 Do something new - Geocaching 14 Celebrating 80 years of Independence 20 Fairtrade fortnight 22 Odd Veg? 30 Global belly laughs 34 Big garden birdwatch 36 Tea for health 46 Independent Café of the Year 64 Burn’s Night

Brain teasers 21, 24, 29, 32, 34, 40, 42, 62

Recipes 38, 56, 64

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Win a half day spa for two at Grafton Spa and Wellness

45 Win a £30 Book Token

November/December issue Competition winners Wine - Mrs D Robinson - Stockton Marshmallows; Mr M Shipman – Bugbrooke Ms J Lloyd – Dunchurch Mrs M Spolton - Yelvertoft

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Stuff ‘em in a pair of shoes and socks... ...and just ignore them is most peoples attitude to their feet…that is…until they start playing up, then curse them!!

Here at Contented Soles Podiatry Ltd. we have a rather different view, prevention being better than cure, Contented Soles Podiatry was established in 2004

by Wanda as a home visit round, and 11 years on it has grown into a very successful practice employing 2 Podiatrists; a foot health practitioner (who is doing his Podiatry degree at Northampton University) and 2 reception staff.

We have clinics in Daventry, Long Buckby and Rugby as well as visiting services to nursing homes, local businesses and home visits.

The success of this business is down to the friendly, approachable attitude of all our staff, and of course the skill and dedication of the Podiatrists; the moment you walk into the clinic you are treated more like a friend than a client, We believe a friendly, professional atmosphere helps our clients to feel at ease.

We treat all age groups from the very young, typically with verrucae, ingrowing toenails and issues around walking; to the very old who often just cant reach their feet to cut their toe nails, or need falls prevention advice and treatment.

Both of our Podiatrists are degree qualified and HCPC registered and our practice is the only one in the area to be Accredited by the Society of Podiatrists, which signifies we meet and exceed the highest standards set by the Society of Podiatrists - no mean feat (pardon the pun)!

We’ve listened to our clients feedback, who find it difficult to get shoes that fit and also look good, and as a result have started to sell high quality shoes for people who cannot comfortably fit into high street shoes, stocking brands such as DB shoes, sandpiper, Suave, Place, Strive,Vionics and for those who want a little style locally we are fortunate to have gained the JOSEPH SEIBEL range. We stock both men’s and women’s shoes, and can order if we don’t have what you’re looking for in store. All our staff are fully trained in specialist shoe fitting.

In addition we are fortunate, at our Daventry practice to have the services of an excellent Chiropractor, a Reflexologist and Low Level Laser Therapy that can be used for a whole host for conditions with amazing results.

So if you want to find out a little more, have a look at our website www.contentedsoles.co.uk, give us a call on 01327878181 or pop in and have a chat – we are open Monday to Saturday.

We are a specialist center for gait analysis and biomechanical assessment, so much so that we have sports people come from up to 70 miles away for expert advice; often, by making very small adjustments to a persons gait – the way they walk and stand can have a significant effect on their efficiency in their chosen sport. We have a 3D laser scanner that models the foot in 3D to enable us to see exactly where adjustments need to be made.

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Contented Soles Wanda Girej - HCPC Registered Daventry’s Leading Podiatry Clinic “Daventry’s Leading Accredited Podiatry Clinic” Led by Degree Girej Qualified - HPC Registered Wanda Bespoke Orthotics Podiatrist / Chiropodist accepted by most health insurers inc BUPA

Gait analysis suite

Treatments include: Nails / hard skin/ corns l Nail surgery l Gait Analysis l Prescription Insoles l Verrucae/ Warts l Fungal Nail Treatment l Ingrown Toenails l Foot Mobilisation Therapy l

Degree Qualified and Accredited Chiropodist accepted by most health 3D insurers inc BUPA laser foot scanning

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Saturday and evening appointments available

We are pleased to announce

New to Contented Soles, Daventry Well heeled ● Weekly toe nail Fully Accessible Clinic 2 minutes walk cutting only clinic Aldi Car Park ● Nofrom appointment necessary our new shoe shop is now open 4 - 5 Prince William Walk, Daventry, NN11 4AB within our clinic selling brands ● Walk in clinic only £21 Joseph Seibel, ● Fridays 12-2pm 01327 87 81 81 DB, Sandpiper

Clinics also in: Long Buckby GP Surgery and 80 Clifton Road, Rugby

and many others,

Clinics in: Sheaf Street Daventry, Long Buckby come and support our enterprise Clifton Road Rugby, by appointment only

01327 844 059 www.contentedsoles.co.uk

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Hammond Diane Hammond R.H.A.D, Diane M.S.H.A.A R.H.A.D , M.S.H.A.A Over 30 years experience in the hearing aid audiology field Over 30 years experience in the 2 week trial before you buy on Instant Fit instruments hearing aid audiology field

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These services are now available for adults & children at

Rugby Osteopathic Centre 69 Albert Street, Rugby, CV21 2SN Danetre Medical Practice, London Road, Daventry.

For more details or to book an appointment please telephone 01788 577202 07986 166973

In recognition of the 10th Anniversary National Tinnitus Awareness Week For ofmore information Diane will be running FREE hearing & tinnitus assessment clinics 9.30 - 12.30 please on Thurs 11th Feb at Danetre Medical Practicecontact & Fri 12th Feb Diane: at Rugby Osteopathic Centre. Please feel free to call in for information & advice.

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If the gym is not for you…

Why not hire a Personal Trainer this New Year...

So why a Personal Trainer ( PT ) ?

Motivation Even fitness crazed PT’s struggle for motivation at times, so for those of you who think exercise is fairly low on your list of fun things to do you may need some extra persuasion. Hiring a personal trainer means having your own cheerleader every step of the way even during those tough sessions!

Expertise Research has shown that variety in programming is one of the leading reasons to hire a PT. The up to date knowledge and education of a fully qualified PT means lots of fresh ideas culminating in fun sessions!

Investment in Health and Wellbeing Increasing levels of obesity and its negative effects on a PT is an obvihealth is never far from the news, hiring ous and accessible step in taking a hold of a healthy life-

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style. The positive effects of exercise on health are very well documented; lessened likelihood of heart disease, cancer, strokes to name but a few.

Safety Correct form through any exercise should be of paramount importance to your personal trainer (PT). This in turn means not only getting the most out of your exercise but will ensure correct and safe technique at all times resulting in reduced risk of injury.

Personal With a wide range of reasons for needing to train, a PT can make sessions specific to your needs. This could be training for an event, post pregnancy, post operation or simply wanting to maintain fitness with the desire of freshening things up!

Efficiency Modern day living means time is of the essence. You don’t want to be aimlessly wandering around the gym thinking up a last minute session. A PT’s knowledge and preparation can mean even on limited time, sessions will be organised and structured allowing you to get the most bang for your buck!

Give Meg a call to see how a safe and effective exercise programme can be designed to help you reach your personal health and fitness goals.

Meg Richards, Become Personal Training 07591 110970 becomepersonaltraining@hotmail.co.uk

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Angel Feet – Reflexology Fantastic for beating stress & for deep relaxation • Stress related disorders • Anxiety • Hormone imbalances • Sleep disorders • Pregnancy • Fertility issues

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I specialise in the following areas:

What change would improve your life?

Does anxiety or stress shape your day?

Is your enjoyment of life tainted by fear or phobia? l Do you lack confidence or suffer from low self esteem? l Is your enjoyment of life limited by constant or restrictive pain? l Is your life restricted through irritable bowel syndrome? l Would you like more control over eating habits, or to stop smoking? l

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Doing the same as you have always done, will bring the same results it always has...or together, we could make that change happen.

Book an appointment online or find more information at

I am a member of the Counselling Society and work as a Bereavement Counsellor for Cruse as well as providing support for MIND. To discuss your needs further please contact me on 0779 2361244 Email l.williams212@ btinternet.com

www.daventryhypnotherapy.co.uk Su Ricks-McPherson The Abbey, Abbey Street, Daventry NN11 4XG

Telephone 0800 756 6558

Louise Williams Dip. Hyp, Dip. CP, Adv. Dip. CP

• Bereavement • Depression • Stress • Anxiety • Low Self Confidence • Low Self Esteem • Panic Disorder • Addiction By working together I will support you every step of the way to get you back to being you. I practise in an integrative way recognising that as individuals one approach does not suit all.

I offer a free initial consultation and am happy if preferred to travel to your home as many clients feel more comfortable in an environment they are familiar with.

THERAPY AND COACHING IN DAVENTRY Hypnotherapy, NLP, Emotional Freedom Techniques.

Need help to get back on track after the holidays?

New year’s resolutions proving too difficult? * lose weight * stop smoking * manage stress * improve your health

Contact Virginia Hayden for an initial consultation by phone, free of charge info@changeforthebetter.org.uk

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Do something new in 2016, try Geocaching!

I found out about Geocaching on 28th December 2009. It was that lull between Christmas and new year, and this is the time that I set my goals for the upcoming year. One of my goals was to spend less time in front of a computer, and more time in the outdoors. I had received my first iPhone for Christmas (I have always been a bit of a gadget geek!), and while reading through the camping and caravan magazine, planning some trips for 2010 I stumbled upon an article about geocaching.

To be honest, it was probably the site of the iPhone on the page and the famous words “there’s an app for that!” that got my attention.

I downloaded the app immediately and then posted on Facebook to my friends and family that my daughter and I were heading out the next day to go and find the treasure hidden around Towcester. Five adults and six children turned up at Tescos car park to seek out Tupperware boxes! I’ve never looked back, and now I have geocached all over the world, finding over 700 caches.

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What is geocaching?

Geocaching is a bit like a modern day treasure hunt. It uses technology to help participants find the hidden treasure. You can use a GPS device (I have a 550t), but most of the time I use my iPhone app (and for those geeks amongst you, there is also an Apple Watch app for caching).

A geocache is hidden (not buried), so you will never need to go digging for the treasure. You will often find them at the base of a tree, or under a pile of sticks. The boxes come in all sorts of sizes, from nano caches (about an inch long and these are usually magnetic and are attached to fences or telephone boxes) to large ammo boxes that are full of goodies.

Once you have located your geocache, sign the logbook and return the cache to it’s original location for the next person to find. There are often small trinket toys inside which the kids love to swap. The rule is, if you take something out, you must replace it with something new. I have spent many hours geocaching with foster children and the joy you see on their faces when they get to choose a toy is just amazing.

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Sign up – it’s free!

If you are looking for something to get you out and about this year, but is not going to cost you the earth then check out geocaching. It’s free to join!

I always check out the geocaches when I am on holiday, as you get to explore the local area. You will discover places that you never knew existed! I guarantee that there will be one within one mile of your home, which is always the best way to start.

Go on, download the app and click “find nearby caches”

Do it considerately

The principles of geocaching are to promote the local community and to care for the environment.

Local geocachers will often have “Cache in Trash Out” days, where they will set a geocaching trail for others to find, but their main goal is to collect litter while doing so.

The three primary rules of geocaching are:• Take something • Leave something • Write in the log • Hide it back in the same place that you found it

What do you take when out Geocaching?

My geocaching bag has grown over the years.

Please be careful with the things that you take when you are going abroad, though! I was once pulled over at an airport as they though I had a dangerous weapon in my rucksack. It was a telescopic stick with a light on the end. When you are in Florida, the last thing you want to be doing is putting your hands into hollows of trees as you never know what will be lurking in there! (Try explaining that to airport security, though!). This is what I have in my geocaching bag:-

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rings and small bouncy balls.

GPS device Poking stick with a light on the end My iPhone also has an extra power pack Mini first aid kit Additional plasters & wet wipes (always handy!)

Bite and sting relief cream

My geocaching tips for new starters

Tip #1 - When starting out always look for traditional caches. Puzzles caches, earth caches and virtual caches can be difficult to find, and this can be frustrating.

Tip #2 – Always look at the recent logs before you search for a cache. There may be 10 x DNF (Did not finds), which means that it is probably not there.

Tip #3 – Look for the geocaching trail. Spotting the caching trail will become second nature when you have been caching for a while, but you will often see trampled grass or broken sticks that will lead you to the cache.

Tip #4 – Check out the hints. There is usually a hint with each entry, such as “base of tree” or “hole in the wall”. Some of the hints are a little bit cryptic, and these will put a smile on your face when you work them out, but they usually help.

Above all else, have fun, discover new things, get out in the fresh air and climb a tree!

• Tweezers – as sometimes it ‘s hard to retrieve the logbooks • Pencil • Geocaching stamp • Swag – my current swag bag consists of key

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Experience Fun, Dance and Fitness DANCE CLASSES

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DAVENTRY Community Centre, NN11 9QD

Wednesdays 8pm to 10pm BALLROOM Thursdays 8pm to 10pm ARGENTINE TANGO* Fridays 12pm to 4pm PRIVATE LESSONS Saturdays 8pm to 11pm SOCIAL & SEQUENCE DANCES * Sundays 4pm to 6pm LATIN & SOCIAL JIVE WORKSHOPS* *events held monthly - please call for information

The New Dance Fitness Phenomenon!

Mondays (9.30am) STAVERTON Village Hall Wednesdays (6.45pm) DAVENTRY Community Centre Thursdays(9.45am) SOUTHAM Grange Hall Fridays (9.45am) NETHER HEYFORD Village Hall Enjoy the very best of BALLROOM & LATIN, mixed with the latest, proven ways to GET FIT FAST, with the most FUN & FABULOUS workout EVER!

Learn to dance in a friendly atmosphere, experience and partner not required Classes available for Adults and Children of all ages and ability

Contact Emma Pettitt (IDTA) 07734 910343 academyno1@hotmail.co.uk www.academyno1.com

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Quinton Hous e School Independent day school for girls and boys aged 2-18 years

WHOLE SCHOOL OPEN MORNINGS Tuesday 12th January 2016 9am – 12noon Saturday 5th March 2016 10am – 12noon

PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL TO BOOK A PRIVATE TOUR For further information, help or advice, please contact us on 01604 684828 or visit our website www.quintonhouseschool.co.uk

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Schoolwear 2–18 Years Also stockists for: Abbey Church of England Academy Ashby Fields Primary School Ashlawn School Academy Trust Badby C of E Primary School Barby C of E Primary School Braunston C of E Primary School Danetre & Southbrook Learning Village Falconer’s Hill Infant School Falconer’s Hill Academy Guilsborough School Kilsby C of E Primary School Newnham Primary School Southam College The Parker E-ACT ACADEMY West Haddon Primary School

Our opening hours are: Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm CLOSED WEDNESDAY Saturday 9:30am to 4:30pm

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Celebrating 80 years of Independent EyeCare In Daventry Anstee & Proctor Opticians of Sheaf St Daventry recently celebrated a milestone birthday – they have been providing quality EyeCare to the people of Daventry and the surrounding areas for the past 80 years.

The business, originally established in 1935 by Montague Knight and Son has grown from offering examinations only a couple of times per week to having double clinics most days. Although the ownership has changed over time the current owner Claire Anstee (who has been with the practice for the past 16 years) is proud to have reached this milestone, believing our success is down to keeping the original ethos of the company the the

same – to offer quality products to meet all tastes and budgets along with good old fashioned customer focussed care. Our 25,000 registered patients often recommend us to their family and friends.

For a unique EyeCare experience, come and visit us, you will receive an outstanding eye examination with state of the art technology not available anywhere else in Daventry that can give us a deeper insight into your eye health. You will be welcomed by our experienced staff who can demonstrate the widest choice of fashion eyewear available locally, and because we are independent if you want something more unique, we can usually source it for you. www.ansteeandproctor.co.uk

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Looking for a new Dentist?

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Come to Long Buckby Dental where we offer affordable private dentistry

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• Choice of female and male dentists • Same dentist each time you visit • Latest equipment to minimise pain and time • Choice of treatments and materials • Same day emergency appointments • Comprehensive teeth health check-ups

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• Ample parking and great shopping and restaurants • Professional teeth whitening at huge discounts • Fully CQC approved • Friendly comfortable atmosphere • Child friendly dentists • Children are seen free • Monthly payment plans from just £5.85

Come and join us. It makes going to the dentist better.

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YOUR ANIMALS, OUR VETS, ALL THE TIME

Towcester Veterinary Centre has three departments which provide a one stop solution for all you veterinary needs 24 hours a day.

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• routine vaccinations and procedures • quality diagnostics and surgery including keyhole surgery • advice and planning on all aspects of pet ownership and animal husbandry • a friendly face to provide reassurance and answers to any questions you may have • a place to purchase pet and animal feeds as well as routine medication

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The Groom Room is totally separate from the cattery, therefore our cat guests will neither see nor hear any dogs.

Proprietor: Kim Vandervell, Malt Mill House Malt Mill Close, Kilsby, CV23 8XN 01788 824132 e: info@kilsbycattery.co.uk

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Fairtrade Fortnight What did you have for breakfast this morning?

Maybe you enjoyed coffee from Kenya , bananas from Colombia , cocoa from Côte d’Ivoire, tea from India, sugar from Malawi or juice from Brazilian oranges.

Millions of farmers and workers in developing countries work hard every day to grow the food we take for granted, but ironically they don’t always earn enough to feed their own families. In other words, they do not have food security. Fairtrade is about changing that. Its aim is to secure better prices, decent working conditions and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers.

By being paid a fair price, they can have more control over their lives and less worry about how they will feed their families. Fairtrade means many farmers and workers are able to fulfil a basic human need – to put enough food on the table for the people they care about, all year round.

When you buy products with the FAIRTRADE Mark, it means that the Fairtrade ingredients they contain have been produced by small-scale farmer organisations or plantations that meet Fairtrade social, economic and environmental standards.

These standards include protection of workers’ rights and the environment, payment of the Fairtrade Minimum Price and an additional Fairtrade Premium to invest in schools, transport, health care, sanitation, an improved environment and better business equipment and practices.

There are over 4,500 Fairtrade products available in the UK: from coffee, tea and chocolate to

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beauty products, flowers and gold. One in three bananas bought is Fairtrade, and British consumers choosing Fairtrade sugar sent more than £5 million in Fairtrade premium back to sugar cane smallholders last year. Choosing to buy food with the FAIRTRADE Mark really does make a huge difference to thousands of farmers, workers and their families.

From 29 February until 13 March 2016 is Fairtrade Fortnight, during which ordinary people like you and me are encouraged to inspire a multitude of Fairtrade breakfasts in our communities – and wake others up to the challenges facing farmers and workers.

There are three simple steps to get involved: l Organise your own Big Fairtrade Breakfast l Inspire others to host a breakfast (for example,

in a school, workplace, town hall or individuals at home) l Register your breakfast on the Big Fairtrade

Breakfast totaliser to make sure it gets counted.

You can find everything you need at fairtrade.org. uk/breakfast.

No one person can do everything to tackle the injustices that exist in the world, but harnessing the power of a Fairtrade breakfast is something we can all do. So, sit down for breakfast and stand up for farmers!

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Odd veg?

In UK alone, 24 million slices of bread are thrown away every single day along with 5.9 million glasses of milk and 5.8 million potatoes.

According to Love Food, Hate Waste, we throw away seven million tonnes of food and drink each year from our homes and the majority of that food is perfectly edible. The average family bins the equivalent of a meal a day and wastes around £60 per month on food that never makes it to the plate.

However it’s not all doom and gloom. With a few simple changes, you can drastically cut the amount of food that ends up in the bin. By planning your meals ahead, creating a shopping list for the supermarket and ending reliance upon sell by dates that tasty, edible food can find its way to your stomach rather than the rubbish. The Love Food Hate Waste website is full of useful information including meal guides and portion planners.

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Food is lost at many different stages throughout the supply chain in production, handling and storage, packaging, transporting the goods, retail and finally with the consumer. Annually, 18 million tonnes of food end up in landfill from the UK and figures from the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) estimate that globally, one third of food produced for our consumption never gets eaten; that’s 1.3 billion tonnes per year.

Food waste occurs for numerous reasons which include overproduction to ensure farmer’s contracts, faulty handling of goods and not meeting required aesthetic guidelines. That’s right, curvy cucumbers and bumpy tomatoes get binned before they reach the shelves not because of their quality or taste, but because of the way that they look.

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Feature The environmental and social impact of food waste is huge. We waste edible food when people throughout the world live in food poverty and demand for food is continuing to rise. This is turn pushes up the price of staple food crops.

Environmentally, resources are used at all stages of the supply chain and greenhouse gas emissions from food production are going up. Emissions from the agricultural sector currently account for about 14% of all greenhouse gas emissions caused by humans. Cutting food waste would be equivalent to taking one in every four cars off the road in the UK. Since 2007, household food waste has been cut by 21% saving consumers £13 billion over the five year period. This is positive but there is still a long way to go and it’s where initiatives such as the ugly fruit and veg campaign come in.

The Beautiful on the Inside campaign announced

by Jamie Oliver, is an initiative being trialed in five Asda supermarkets across the UK, which started in January 2015. The stores sell ‘wonky’ fruits and vegetables at a 30% discount.

A similar initiative was carried out by French supermarket chain Intermarché who ran a highly successful campaign with wonderful ads to match.

Their ‘failed lemon’, ‘ugly carrot’ and ‘ridiculous potato’ formed part of the range named the ‘Inglorious’ fruits and vegetables which were sold at a 30% discount. Traffic to the participating supermarkets increased by 24% and the wonky produce sold out within two days.

There’s more positive news… In a poll conducted for Jamie Oliver’s campaign, 65% of consumers stated that they would buy misshapen fruits and vegetables, especially if they were sold at a discount. Lifting the aesthetic restrictions on our fruits and vegetables could cut food waste dramatically. The soil association currently estimates that between 20 and 40% of fresh produce never makes it to the shelves because of how it looks.

After all, a carrot is a carrot and when it’s chopped/ grated/mashed/blended, you’ll never know that it had an extra bump.

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Global Belly Laugh Day Global Belly Laugh Day takes place on 24th January. Its aim is to celebrate the gift of laughter.

Whilst there are many different languages spoken throughout the world, laughter can be said to be a universal language. It also has no boundaries: it happens somewhere 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and across all continents.

The day was created by Laughter-Yoga Teacher Elaine Helle in 2005. She says it’s a chance to celebrate with the people in your life past and present, who laugh with you and help you laugh and smile... and also to remember the strange, funny, ‘now I can laugh at it’ moments.

One of the main features of the day is the Belly Laugh, Bounce Around The World. All are encouraged to smile, throw their arms in the air and laugh out loud at 1:24pm local time so as to literally send laughter around the world.

Laughing is of course mostly about having fun, but there are health benefits too. Research shows that a good laugh can: lower blood pressure, boost our immune system, reduce some stress hormones, increase vascular blood flow and oxygenation of the blood, provide a work out for the diaphragm, abdomen, respiratory system, legs, face and back and increase alertness, creativity, memory, learning and our positive emotions. Even so-called fake laughter can bring these health benefits and

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this is the principle on which laughter yoga relies.

Plus of course many of us find that laughter is infectious and laughter yoga usually takes place in groups to make the most of this.

The Global Belly Laugh Day symbol consists of a smiling sun with 7 rays and 1 and 24 dimples. There is also an associated laughing oath which was written by Diana Loomans and Karen Kolberg, it reads: I do solemnly swear from this day forward To grease my giggling gears each day And to wear a grin on my face for no reason at all!

I promise to tap my funny bone often, With children, family, friends, colleagues and clients, And to laugh at least fifteen times per day.

I believe that frequent belly laughter Cures terminal tightness, cerebral stiffness, And hardening of the attitudes, And that HA HA often leads to AHA! Therefore, I vow, from this day forth, To brighten the day of everyone I meet, And to laugh long and prosper.

So on Global Belly Laugh Day and every space day ‘have a laugh.’ If you are struggling to find inspiration, why not look through some old photos, watch a funny film or wear some crazy clothes laugh and the world laughs with you, and its free!

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A short drive away from Milton Keynes and Northampton along the A5 yet deep in the heart of the pretty English countryside.

Grafton Spa and Wellness boasts 5 luxuriously decorated treatment rooms with colour therapy lighting. Facilities include one double therapy suite, well appointed manicure and pedicure areas, a separate spray tanning room and an exclusive hair salon with views of the country side after a long day in the spa to add that special finishing touch!

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pool, sauna and steam room with a delicious picnic lunch or afternoon tea.

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A range of locally sourced meat, potatoes, our very own eggs, local wines and beers. Visit the shop for great gift ideas for all the family including a good range of garden tools. Talk to us about large garden machinery, equipment, maintenance and repair of your existing equipment.

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Open Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday 9am - 4pm

It started back in 1979 when the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) invited its junior members to count the number of birds in their gardens over a weekend in winter. The aim was to work out the ten most common birds in the United Kingdom, and thanks to children’s TV programme Blue Peter, thirty four thousand youngsters took part!

The Big Garden Birdwatch has taken place every year since, with over half a million people – adults as well as children - regularly taking part. Last year, more than 8.5 million birds were counted, with house sparrows being the most common sighting, followed by starlings, blackbirds, blue tits and wood pigeons.

The annual survey has identified that certain species of bird are on the decline (such as house sparrows and starlings) whilst others are on the increase (for example blue tits and wood pigeons).

By monitoring trends in this way, problems can be spotted early and first steps taken to put things right.

This year the Big Garden Birdwatch takes place on the weekend of 30th and 31st January. To take part, you need to watch for one hour the birds that land in your garden or local park, record the highest number of each bird species you see at the same time (not over the entire hour, as you may end up counting some birds twice), then report back your findings. For more details on how to get involved, visit http://www.rspb.org. uk/discoverandenjoynature/discoverandlearn/ birdwatch

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Tea for health?

Tea is the most consumed drink in the world, after water, but offers many more benefits than just being a refreshing beverage. Studies have linked regular tea drinking – both black and green teas – with benefits for heart health, cancer prevention, oral health and cognitive function. The major active substances in tea are believed to be flavonoids – plant compounds from the polyphenol family – which are also found in different forms in fruits, vegetables, cocoa and red wine. Two other substances – caffeine and L-theanine (an amino acid)– are thought to contribute to tea’s effects on mental performance and mood.

Tea and hydration

It is a common belief that caffeinated drinks, such as tea, may adversely affect body hydration levels. Consumers are sometimes given advice in magazines to limit consumption of caffeinated drinks, or drink water alongside them. A randomised cross-over trial in adults has investigated whether or not this claim is true in relation to tea drinking and the results suggest that drinking up to 6 mugs of tea daily has similar hydrating properties to drinking plain water.

Brew your cuppa for at least 2-3 minutes to maximise the health-giving properties of the flavonoids. Tea only contains 40-50mg of caffeine per serving – less than coffee but enough to provide benefits for mental function.

Green or black tea?

Black and green tea offer similar health benefits Green tea often hits the headlines for its benefits but not everyone knows that all teas are in fact derived from the same plant, Camellia sinensis. Of the tea produced worldwide, 69% is black, 29% green and 2% oolong , so black tea is far more popular and widely available.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, given their common origin, black and green teas offer similar health benefi ts. While the types of flavonoids found in green and black tea may differ – green is higher in catechins while black contains theaflavins and thearubigins – the overall flavonoid content is fairly similar. Evidence from human studies, which have compared green and black teas, suggests that both forms have the potential to reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease and possibly cancer.

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Winter Game Casserole topped with Apple and Sage Dumplings Serves 3-4 1 x Carrot – roughly chopped 2 x Onions – roughly chopped 3 sticks Celery – roughly chopped 3 cloves Garlic – sliced 2 Sprigs Thyme 3 x Bay Leaves 6 x Sage Leaves – chopped Oil 1 Lt White wine – 350ml Approx ½ Apple 75g Suet 150g Self Raising Flour Plain Flour to thicken sauce Salt and Pepper to season 500g Mixed Game from your local butcher. i.e diced Rabbit, Venison, Pheasant, Pigeon etc.

Warm a heavy based oven proof dish. Add 3tsp of oil then the onions, carrots, celery and garlic and cook for 4-5 minutes until the edges start to brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Turn the heat up and add 2 more tsp of oil. Fry the mixed

game until all the edges are sealed. After 3-4 minutes add 2tsp of plain flour, stir through and cook for a further minute. Return onion mix to the pan. De-glaze the pan with the white wine. Reduce the liquid by half then add Thyme, Bay leaves, stock and salt and pepper to season.

Cover and simmer or put in oven on 120°C (fan) for 1hr 20 mins – 1hr 40mins until meat tender.

Meanwhile to make the dumplings take 150g selfraising flour, ½ tsp salt and 75g suet and combine with small amount of water, bringing together into a smooth dough but not sticky. Add ½ a chopped apple and the 6 chopped sage leaves. Kneed together until all ingredients combined. Separate into 6 balls.

For the last 20 minutes of cooking add the dumplings on top of the casserole in the oven/hob. If cooking on the hob keep the lid on but finish under the grill to crisp up. If baking in the oven leave off lid once dumplings added.

This recipe will work all year round for Pork, Chicken or Game.

Recipe from Darren Hill @ The Countryman, Staverton

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The Rose Inn Main Street, Willoughby, CV23 8BH

01788 891180 www.therosecountrypub.co.uk

New for 2016

25% OFF our Burgers EVERY Tuesday

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We’ve been serving the local community with a smile for 21 years.

We make our own fresh sausages and burgers using only the finest ingredients and can prepare crown roasts and French dressed racks of lamb to order.

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COME ALONG AND MEET NEW FRIENDS IN 2016 Sunday 17th January at Whately Hall Hotel , Banbury Sunday 14th February ( Valentines Day Lunch with Disco) at Whately Hall Hotel, Banbury

We have been established for 12 years and meet twice a month for Sunday lunch in historic hotels full of character and charm where we have the hotel restaurants reserved for ourselves all afternoon and enjoy good company, fine food and wine.

Come along, widen your social circle, meet new friends and possibly find romance. We strive to have an equal number of ladies and gentlemen at each lunch where you will be warmly welcomed.

Make new local friends, book now and join us at the next lunch, for more details phone Mike on: 01564 230025 or 07718 155146 or email: thesundaylunch@hotmail.co.uk If this may be of interest to someone you know, please tell them about us. The lunches are great fun and there is no membership fee or obligation to attend regularly.

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PLENTY TO LOOK FORWARD TO THIS YEAR AT FERGUSON’S OF RUGBY Ferguson’s is Rugby’s hidden gem, a relaxed, modern converted warehouse space where you can enjoy a wide range of dishes expertly cooked by David Ferguson and his talented chefs.

The team are all set for another busy year and are looking forward to serving the very best seasonal ingredients to customers throughout 2016.

Not only can you expect a changing menu of delicious, expertly cooked and beautifully presented dishes but you can also look forward to some exciting culinary events.

Executive chef and director, David, is looking forward to serving up some treats from his homeland at a Burns Night celebration on Saturday 23 January. Experience a traditional Burns Night supper of haggis (meat or vegetarian) with ‘neeps’ and ‘tatties’. You never know, David might even recite some poetry!

Beyond Burns Night, there will be a special menu for those celebrating Valentine’s Day. Ferguson’s will also be hosting a jazz night and wine events throughout the year. They will also be offering some great value set lunch menus, giving you plenty of reasons to keep coming back for more.

Visit Ferguson’s website or sign up online for our newsletter.

To book your table call 01788 550222 www.fergusonsrugby.co.uk Fergusons-rugby Fergusons Restaurant 7A Eastfield Place Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 3AT

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2015/16 Evergreen wins Independant Café of the Year Evergreen Art Café wins Independent Café of the Year at the Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards and the prestigious Eat Out Eat Well Gold Award.

After much anticipation and a great deal of excitement, Evergreen Art Café in Daventry was presented with the winner’s trophy for the Independent Café of the Year 2015/16 at the Carlsberg UK Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards.

The results were announced at a glittering Awards Dinner staged at the Royal & Derngate in Northampton and watched by the evening’s special guest, former Celebrity Masterchef finalist, journalist and comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli.

The competition, devised by Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership (NEP), is now in its seventh year and is again aimed at celebrating all that is great about local food and drink, recognising excellence within the county’s dining venues and rewarding those who work so hard within the culinary sector.

For full details, visit www.northamptonshirefoodanddrink. co.uk where you can also watch Evergreen compete in the Bake Off 2015 competition with the other café finalists and that ultimately led to them being crowned the winners on the night! Simon Williams, owner of Evergreen Art Café says: “Huge thanks to all the lovely customers who nominated us and of course we couldn’t have won this without our wonderful staff who work so hard everyday in the café to deliver great coffee, delicious food and fantastic customer service - this award is for you all!”

And just to add to their delight, Evergreen Art Café is also the only café in Daventry to have been awarded the Eat Out Eat Well Gold Award.

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Eat Out Eat Well, a new scheme launched in Northamptonshire, rewards food establishments who make it easier for their customers to make healthy choices when eating out, There are three levels of the award scheme – bronze, silver and gold – based on a scoring system that takes into account the type of food on offer, how it is prepared, and how it is promoted to customers.

Evergreen Art Café in Daventry has just won the prestigious Gold Award and is currently the only café in Daventry to hold the award.

Accredited by nutrition experts, Eat Out Eat Well encourages food businesses to offer healthier options on their menus. It also aims to show how healthier cooking practices, such as grilling instead of frying, and the use of lower-fat ingredients where possible, can make a big difference.

Initially developed by Surrey County Council, Eat Out Eat Well has now been rolled out across Northamptonshire and Simon Williams from Evergreen Art Café says: “We’re chuffed that our efforts to provide a balanced, healthy (and tasty) menu to our café customers has been recognised in this way and very, proud to be only café in Daventry to hold this award!”

Evergreen Art Café is located on Sheaf Street in Daventry. In addition to being an award-winning gallery, it is also an art gallery with art three floors of art on display by some of the UK’s leading contemporary artists.

Find out more at www.evergreenartcafe.co.uk or visit them to enjoy the fine art and great coffee, cakes, lunch and lots more!

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New Year New Walls!

If your walls are looking a little bare now that the Christmas decorations have been taken down, why not treat yourself to a fabulous piece of art to create a fabulous feature in the room?

With over 50 different artists to choose from, we’re sure to have an original painting or limited edition print that is perfect for your home and one you will cherish, for many years to come. Browse our collections online at www.evergreenartcafe.co.uk or visit our friendly art café in Daventry where we have art arranged over all three floors.

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What’s on?

A full list of events over the forthcoming months is available on our website www.villageemporium.co.uk/events/ Events

Noticeboard Your Cafe – Braunston. A new community cafe in High Street, open Wednesdays to Fridays from 10am to 4pm and from 10am to 1pm on Saturday.

The cafe is run by volunteers. A wide range of teas, coffees and lovely cakes are available. Re-opens 13th January 2016.

Nether Heyford Village Hall Available for club meetings, parties, weddings, business meetings. Modern kitchen, disabled friendly. To book please call 07849 356618

Binley Woods Community Youth Club –

Urgently needs volunteer helpers on term time Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6.45 – 9.15pm. Binley Woods Youth Centre, Coombe Drive, Binley Woods, CV3 2QU Range of activities and trips out.

Secondary school age young people.

No qualifications needed, training will be given. DBS checks will be applied for before you start but do come and meet us and talk about what is involved.

Contact Wayne on 07540 619651 or Roger on 024 7654 4548

Leamington Hastings Parish Community Website

“Keep up to date with what’s going on by visiting our newly built website at http:// leamingtonhastingsparish.btck.co.uk where you will find out what is happening in our Parish. The Parish Church, Broadwell Methodist Church, Leamington Hastings Infant School, Victory Hall and Parish Hall are all featured on the website along with information on the popular Concerts, the LH Bowls Club, Tennis Courts and thriving Young Farmers Club.

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There is also a page for News and What’s on and a For Sale and Swap Shop page.

Provided by “ Leamington Hastings “Silver Surfers” Club

Adult Learning Classes

Regular Events

1st Wednesday of the month The Woolscott Flower Club

1st Friday every month Coffee Cakes & Crafts - Come

along to Dunchurch Library, School St, Dunchurch 10.30am – 12noon coffee & cake £1.50 Tel: 01788 811355 email dunchurchlibrary@btconnect.com www. dunchurchlibrary.org

Weekly – Rugby Ramblers.

Full programme of walks available from Rugby library. E mail ask@rugbyramblers. org.u or www.rugbyramblers.org.uk or Fran on 01788 815484 Every Tuesday of the month Craven Lane Hall table top sale, 8.30am-12 noon, Craven Lane

Southam CV47 1PG, fund raising to renovate hall ( First World War Army Billet) contact di@ellard.plus.com 07968 561719 £5 per table, refreshments available.

3rd Thursday of the month Rugby Floral Society meet

at the Rugby United Reformed church, Hillmorton Road, Rugby at 2pm.

Demonstrations, workshops & outings, if you love flowers and would like to learn more about arranging them then come along to our meetings. call Josephine 01788 542378

Last Thursday of the month Bourton & District Garden Club meet in the Village Hall,Bourton on Dunsmore. 7 for 7.30pm For more info contact Carol 01926 632033

Every week in Northamptonshire, Please go to www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/ adultlearning to see our range of courses

meet in Willoughby Village Hall, Main Street at 7.30pm (except January, July and August).

Come and join us to relax, listen and watch, as our guest flower demonstrator fills the stage with an array of wonderful arrangements. We conclude by raffling off the designs and sharing a coffee with friends. For more information, please call our Membership Secretary, Amanda 01788 519848, visit our website www. southmidlandsnafas.org.uk/woolscott or follow us on Facebook.

Every Thursday The Hummingbird Centre

(Midlands) is a not-for-profit, community interest company and we provide support for anyone affected by cancer. We are open on a drop-in basis on Thurs between 10 am and 4 pm at 28 Regents Place, Rugby. www.thehummingbirdcentre.org

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If you are organising a charity or community event, then let us know so we can publicise it for you.

Just email info@villageemporium.co.uk by 8th February for events in March/April 2016.

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January/February Until 9th January Rugby Football Open Exhibition - Rugby Art Gallery and

Museum are exhibiting artwork themed around the sport of rugby football. The exhibition will include painting, drawing, film, textiles, ceramics and sculpture and will be shown alongside Ravi Deepres’ new film “The Gain Line”. Free of Charge entry.

Saturday 2nd January – Saturday 23rd January Northampton Town & County Art Society will

be holding its annual exhibition at Northampton Central Museum & Gallery from 28th November 2015 to 23rd January 2016. As always this is a well anticipated event and for a long time has been a major happening in the county’s art calendar. Opening times are Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 12pm to 5pm. Admission is free. northantsart@googlemail.com for more information.

Friday January 15th Dunchurch Village Hall Jazz Club present – Gingerlocks

and The Three Bears “Swinging like you’ve never heard before” featuring Ben Holden, Tom Kincaid, Jim Swinnerton, Jack Cotterill. Show starts 8pm. Tickets £10 in advance, £12 on the door, call 07515 275655 steppelli@yahoo.co.uk

Saturday 16th January Crick Village Market – at Crick Primary School, 10.00am to 12.00pm.

Twenty plus stalls covering home produced products, including breads, cakes, meats, jams and chutneys, gifts, jewellery, cards, children’s clothes, toys and books. Free entry for shoppers, with cafe. The Mobile Library will be in the car park 10.15am to 11.30am.

Thursdays 21st January Long Buckby Market reopens after Christmas

Long Buckby Village Market dates -9am – 11am Long Buckby Community Centre NN6 7QB. 21st Jan Winter Sale, 28th Jan Winter warmer refreshments special, 4th Feb Book sale, 11th Feb Valentines Special, 18th Feb Half Term free Children’s activities, 25th Feb Home Event

Saturday 23rd January Barby Twinning Association - Burns Night. Come along &

celebrate the birthday of Scotland’s national poet Robbie Burns with traditional food, music & dancing in Barby Village Hall at 7.30 pm. Tickets £15.00 available from Jackie Frampton on 07956361833

Monday, 25th January Traditional Burns Night -

Willoughby Village Hall, 7:30pm – Tickets £12.50 from Richard Jackson 01788891898. Organised by the Willoughby Society.

Sunday 31st January Table Top Sale - Benn Hall, Newbold

Road, Rugby. 10am - 12pm Admission 50p free parking, refreshments Tables £9 01788 815146 for more details. Proceeds to RSPCA. Charity Number 225860

Thursday 4th February Grandborough Farmer’s Market held in St Peter’s Church,

from 10.00 am - 12.30 pm. Come along & enjoy the lively atmosphere of our market & purchase locally produced food from our stallholders. Fresh vegetables, bread, poultry, honey, jam/pickles, Manx Loaghtan lamb, Dexter beef, fish, cheese, large selection of meat & fruit pies & bottled real ale from Rugby. Relax in our friendly café for a chat while enjoying a cup of tea/coffee with one of our home baked cakes, cheese scones, sausage rolls or bacon rolls.

Friday 19th February Quiz Night - The Railway Club on

Hillmorton Road. Starting at 7.30 pm. £9 per person payable on the door including a Fish & Chip Supper or Early Bird reduced entry of £8 for tickets booked before 12th February. Maximum team of six, half a case of wine for the winning team + raffle.

To register your team call in advance on 01788 817900 or go to www.rcrsb.co.uk to download a request form. All profits donated to : Acorns - Care for the child, support for the family Event organised by - The Rotary Club of Rugby Saturday Breakfast

4pm, £4 adult £1 child, light refreshments in visitor centre. Sun 21st Feb – Elm Close, Welford on Avon, Cv37 8PT, £3 adult, children free, home-made teas. Sun 28th Feb – 67-69 High Street, Finedon NN9 5JN, £3.50 adult, children free, soup & roll.

Sun 28th Feb – Jericho, 42 Market Place, Oundle PE8 4AJ, £3.50 adult, children free, tea. Sun 28th Feb – Court House, GL56 9SD, £5 adult, children free.

Friday 12th February Messy Church - the Church in

Binley Woods. At the Village Hall, Rugby Road CV3 2AX. Love Rules! Lots of fun for families including crafts, games, stories and FOOD! 4.00 – 5.30pm, absolutely free. Call Jonny on 024 7654 3003 or email jonnyfillisinbinleywoods@gmail.com Or find us on Facebook @ Messy Church in Binley Woods

Saturday 20th February Crick Village Market – at Crick Primary School, 10.00am -12.00pm .Twenty plus stalls covering home produced products, including breads, cakes, meats, jams & chutneys, gifts, jewellery, cards, children’s clothes, toys and books. Free entry for shoppers, with cafe. The Mobile Library will be in the car park 10.15am to 11.30am.

Saturday 27th February Rummage Sale - Galanos House,

Southam, Banbury Road, Southam CV47 2BL, for service people past and present and their families 01926 812185 doors open at 2.30pm donations needed.

Saturday 5th March Jumble Sale – Willoughby Village

Hall. 2pm, 20p entry, come and grab a bargain. Refreshments

Saturday 19th March Daventry Choral Society

presents - The Messiah at St Andrew’s Church, Rugby, CV21 3PT 7.30pm.

Tickets from either of the following numbers: 01788 890551 or 01327 877923

Sat 20th Feb February Snow Drop Open days Hill Close Gardens, Bread and

Meat Close, Warwick CV34 6HF 11am to

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Burn’s Night 25th January 2016

Burns Night celebrations were originally started in Ayrshire at the end of the 18th century. The first Burns club, known as The Mother Club, was founded in Greenock in 1801 by merchants born in Ayrshire, believed to be some of Burns’s closest friends. They held the first Burns supper on what they thought was his birthday on 29 January 1802, but in 1803 discovered from the Ayr parish records that the correct date was 25 January 1759, and since then suppers have been held on 25 January,

Burns’ birthday.

Burns suppers were originally celebrated in Scotland but are now held across the world each year on or around the poets birthday. A traditional Burns supper will include a hearty feast with haggis, whisky, singing, dancing and a lot of laughter and fun commemorating Burns life and works with songs, recitals and tributes. The Selkirk Grace is often said before proceedings start when everyone is called to the table before eating and the haggis is piped in.

The Selkirk Grace Some hae meat and canna eat, And some wad eat that want it; But we hae meat, and we can eat, Sae let the Lord be thankit.

The last line is often varied to read- And sae the Lord be thankit Haggis is a savoury pudding containing sheep’s heart, liver and lungs, minced with onion, oatmeal, suet, spices, and salt, mixed with stock, traditionally encased in the animal’s stomach though now often in an artificial casing instead. Although its description doesn’t sound very appealing, haggis has an excellent nutty texture and delicious savoury flavour.

The name “hagws” or “hagese” was first used in England c. 1430, but the dish came to be considered traditionally Scottish, as a result of Scots poet Robert Burns’ poem Address to a Haggis of 1787. Haggis is traditionally served with “neeps and tatties”, boiled and mashed separately, and a wee dram.

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Haggis, neeps and tatties form a timeless combination – but haggis works in other food cultures, too.

1 TEX MAC NACHOS: Heat haggis in microwave. Dollop generous spoonfuls of guacamole and salsa over bowl of tortilla chips. Add jalapenos. Once haggis is piping hot, dot spoonfuls on top of the nachos, adding a few spoonfuls of sour cream and roughly chopped coriander to finish.

2 HAGGIS TOSTADAS: Heat some haggis in the microwave. Heat some sunflower oil in a large frying pan. When fairly hot, add one flour tortilla and cook until a light golden colour on one side (less than 1 min). Add a generous sprinkling of haggis, salsa, sour cream, grated cheese and coarsely chopped coriander.

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