The Village Emporium Daventry Edition March/April 2015

March/April 2015

Daventry edition 速

Delivering local business for local

Delivering since 2005 Photograph by Barefoot Photographic

people

in business 1

Your home

Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to adverts

Aladdin lights up your life Lights in your home provide a range of functions.

On one level they are practical, providing light where you need it most, but in other areas they can be used to create the right ambience and are a key element of interior design. You can change the whole atmosphere of your home just by the careful use of lighting. Finding a balance between functionality and personality while allowing for flexibility can be a challenge. Remember that your home changes character throughout the day and each room has its own role to play in daily life so take this into account when planning lighting.

really unusual, eye-catching pieces are also available such as an atlas shade and silver globe base which spins on its axis.

The available choice of modern lighting fixtures is as limitless as the imaginations of the designers who create them. With such choice, it is all too easy for the consumer to get confused, especially at the planning stage, so it is vitally important to know before purchasing exactly how light works and what to think about for each room where you plan to change the lighting configuration.

To find out more why not visit their facebook page www.facebook.com/aladdinlights or follow them on twitter @AladdinLights where they post pictures of new stock available and favourite pieces. www.aladdinlighting.com

That’s where Aladdin Lighting can help!

They are open 6 days a week and have over 250 different designs of Table Lamps and Floor Lamps on show in their showroom. An array of styles are available to suit all tastes including rope lights, tripods, wooden lamps, pottery – retro or traditional, Tiffany lamps, ceramic, mosaic, pebble, ceramic night lights, adjustable task lights and desk lamps. Some

2

They also stock children’s lamps including hand painted bedside lamps with matching hand painted/ engraved wooden stools.

Prices range from £10 up to £250 and all Aladdin stock is ‘plug and go’ – ready to plug in and use.

If they don’t have what you’re looking for, they are happy to go through their supplier catalogues to try and find the perfect fitting and order it for you.

Lumena Lights

Aladdin Lighting is a division of Lumena Lights, suppliers of high quality outdoor lighting at low prices. The Lumena showroom is in the same building as Aladdin.

Their range includes outdoor wall lights, flood lights, path lights, bollards, spike lights, solar lights and 12v garden lighting.

New 12v lighting showroom opening soon – but products already available.

www.villageemporium.co.uk • 01788 298 050

3

Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to adverts

porium m E e g la il V e h T to e om Welc March/April 2015 Get in touch! thevillageemporiummagazine @EmporiumVillage

www.villageemporium.co.uk

As we approach our 10 year anniversary in May of our first printed magazine, we are delighted to announce that we will be increasing our print run to 10,000 magazines in all of our 3 titles from the next issue.

Again this year we are excited to be supporting the Towcester Food Festival on June 6 & 7 at Towcester Race Course, a great day out for all the family. If you would like to feature your business in the guide, do get in touch with us, or for early bird savings for advance tickets go to www.towcesterfoodfestival.co.uk .

In the meantime, we have Mother’s Day and Easter to look forward to. We hope you enjoy the latest edition of The Village Emporium.

The Village Emporium, iCon Environmental Innovation Centre, Eastern Way Daventry NN11 0QB

Alison, Clare & Sue

10 years ago...

A look back at what was happening in March and April 2005.

Registered in England No. 5201035 The views and opinions expressed in The Village Emporium including those claims and opinions expressed in any advertisements are independent of, and do not necessarily reflect, the views and opinions of the publishers.

The publishers cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of the advertisements placed by advertisers. Editorial material does not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the publishers and neither editorial nor advertisements are to be read as recommendations on the part of the publishers. All advertisements and editorial are published in good faith and advertisers are asked to provide advertisements that are accurate, legal and honest.

The Village Emporium is a registered trade mark of Emporium Publications Ltd

in business

Prince Charles marries Camilla Parker Bowles in a 20-minute ceremony at Windsor Guildhall

into receivership.

The last British-owned volume car maker, MG Rover is placed

Microsoft founder Bill Gates is awarded the title of Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his contribution to enterprise in the United Kingdom and his efforts in poverty reduction around the world.

Pope John Paul II died and tens of thousands of people travelled to the Vatican to pay their respects Maiden voyage of the world’s largest passenger plane Airbus A380 Former British Prime Minister James Callaghan dies on the eve of his 93rd birthday.

4

In this issue...

www.villageemporium.co.uk • 01788 298 050

Features

Contents

8 Magical Owls z Great Spring days out Q Easter eggs and bunnies O Social problems? nut at the end of B The the keyboard...

6 t l T U

Your garden

F

Your home Out & about Whats On?

Look good, feel good

L Z

On the road Business & IT

Your family

Business features

Competitions

Tea cup trivia

C Win a bottle of Bonville 2009

q Does your drive need reviving q Green Acres Farm Rural Enterprises U Grooming lovely!

U Business news

9w,WEADZ

Recipes dgL

o Win dinner for two at La Tiella, Long Buckby

Vintage Champagne with Cadman Fine Wines

January/February issue winners

D & B Collinson, Staverton S Molyneux, Frankton

Advertise with us!

The booking deadline for the May/June 2015 issue is 13th April.

Hand delivered to 9,000 homes and businesses every issue.

For more info call us on: 01788 298050 or send us an email: info@villageemporium.co.uk

5

Your garden

Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to adverts

Get your Garden ready for Spring...

In stock now: KinderGarden Plants, Seed Potatoes, Vegetable Plants, Fruit Trees & Bushes, Spring Bulbs, Primroses, Compost and much much more.

And after all that

Kilsby Barby

We are here 5 A4

www.barbynurseries.co.uk 6

J18 M1

Hillmorton

Braunston

1 A36

gardening enjoy a light lunch and coffee at our coffee shop

Rugby

Dunchurch

Daventry

Daventry Road, Barby, Nr Rugby, CV23 8TG Shop: 01788 890314 Coffee Shop: 01788 890350

Your garden

www.villageemporium.co.uk • 01788 298 050

LC Landscapes & Maintenance Full landscape service tailored to suit your budget.

Patios, walls, drives, fencing, digger hire, lawns, hedges, Free no obligation quote

Garden sheds Potting sheds Chalets Playhouses Tidy stores Custom sheds

Please contact Lee on 01327 438175 or 07852 385620

FREE delivery & assembly on ALL sale sheds

Call us now on 01858 575618 or buy online at www.insheds.co.uk Woodside Farm - Stanford Road - Welford - Northamptonshire - NN6 6HG Tel. 01858 575 618 - Email. sales@insheds.co.uk

We local!

l Supportingncloe ca 05 0 2 businesses si

www.villageemporium.co.uk

7

Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to adverts

Your garden

We’re branching out !

From May June to celebrate our 10 years in business, each magazine will print 10,000 copies going foward

Borders

Now we’ll also be going to...

Wolston Shawell Cotesbach Swinford

Northants

Creaton Spratton Naseby Cold Ashby Thornby

thevillageemporiummagazine

Daventry

Welton Dodford Preston Capes Charwelton

@EmporiumVillage

For more info call us on: 01788 298050 or send us an email: info@villageemporium.co.uk

www.villageemporium.co.uk 8

Your garden

www.villageemporium.co.uk • 01788 298 050

•

RHS RHS qualified qualified

•

Female Female gardener gardener

•

Border Border and and lawn lawn care care and maintenance maintenance

•

•

•

Pruning and and general general Pruning tidy up work tidy up work Garden planning Garden planning and design and design

Consultation HedgecuttingService

Contact us Contact Us E: kim@beautiful-borders.co.uk

M: 07449 M: 07449 678489 678489 E: kim@beautiful-borders.co.uk

W: www.beautiful-borders.co.uk W: www.beautiful-borders.co.uk

Call James Burton

BSc. Hons NPTC Cert

01327 702038 07879 445202

www.treesandlogsdaventry.co.uk

9

Your garden

Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to adverts

Magical Owls There are few British animals more magical and majestic than owls. In the UK we have five species of owl, some resident and some migratory; the barn owl, tawny owl, little owl, short-eared owl and long-eared owl. There are also records of eagle owls and snowy owls in the UK, however, these are very rare and are often escapees from zoos and collections.

March is an excellent time of year to hear our British owls, as this is when courtship and nesting takes place in earnest and the birds are at their most vocal. You may all be familiar with the calls of the tawny owl; the male›s hoot of «hu...hu-hoooooo» and the female›s «kewick». Little owls make repetitive, wistful calls of «kiew kiew» and can sound rather like a small dog, whilst barn owls do not hoot but instead make shrieking and hissing sounds.

Barn owls have the most acute hearing in the animal kingdom; their ears are positioned on the side of their heads asymmetrically. They have a white heart-shape face, which perfectly catches noises and channels them to these ears. Their plumage and flight feathers have evolved in such a way to result in a silent flight.

Historically barn owls nested in places like dead trees, but over time made use of barns, often encouraged by farmers as they preyed on troublesome rodents (eating up to 2000 rodents a years!). Farmers designed owl windows in their barns to offer easy access. However, due to increased barn conversions and demolitions, coupled with a loss of habitat of their favourite prey - field voles - barn owl numbers are in decline in the UK and as a result have an RSPB Amber status.

If you’d like to help barn owls or any other owls in your area, take a look at the Barn Owl Trust website www.barnowltrust.org.uk for ideas on owl boxes, friendly gardening, supporting your local farmer or your local bird group.

The barn owl is the most widely distributed species of owl across the world, with some 30 sub-species all with slight physical and behavioural differences to suit their habitats. For example, the barn owls which live further north in Europe have darker plumage than those found in the UK, and many subspecies differ in size and behaviour, with our UK owl being one of the only subspecies which can often be seen hunting by day.

Barn owls are monogamous and mate for life, however, there are some records of a male bird having two females. Nest sites are used repeatedly by generations of owls, sometimes for 20-30 years.

There are even records of a nest site being used for 100 years!

Ryton Organic Gardens | Wolston Lane | Ryton on Dunsmore | Warwickshire | CV8 3LG Tel: 02476 217726 | Email: ecolocation@gbae.co.uk | Web: www.ecolocation.org.uk

10

Your garden

www.villageemporium.co.uk • 01788 298 050

Skilled Arborists / Tree Surgeons Full Qualified Climbers for all Tree related operations (NPTC Accredited)

Large to Small and dangerous tree removal Tree Report disease inspection & identification Hedge Trimming & Planting Garden Maintenance Over 8 years of trade experience Fully insured for tree works Free No obligation quotation Complete Tree Care Pruning, Dismantles & Canopy Reductions Logs orders and delivery

timber_tech@outlook.com

07528 332959 / 07703 781422 Find us on Facebook

Tea cup trivia

apple

fig

papaya

apricot

grape

avocado

guava

passion fruit

banana

kiwi

berry

kumquat

cherry

lemon

citron

lime

citrus

loquat

coconut

lychee

current

mango

date

melon

durian

orange

peach pear plum pluot pomelo prune quince raisin

11

r a free no obligation call

1788 890652

pICal paTH aFTER ClEaNINg

Your garden

Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to adverts

Does your drive or patio need reviving?

This is where JumboJet comes in. JumboJet is a chemical-free, professional pressure washing service that cleans, revives and tranforms paths, patios, drives, block paving, timber decking, tarmac, concrete slabs, real and reconstituted stone, garden furniture and ornaments.

commercial, inDustria

Weeds, moss, grime, algae, lichen... without regular attention it doesn’t take long for your home’s outside surfaces to look tired, old and in desperate need of TLC. Such unwanted growths can also cause steps, paths, patios and decking to become slippery and potentially hazardous. Yet contrary to popular belief, these growths do not damage what they’re growing on and with the right help, your home’s exterior hard surfaces will soon be looking as good as new.

Drives, pat

This environmentally-friendly service uses nothing but water as the cleaning medium, jetting water out at a far higher pressure than the DIY machines available to the domestic market. The result is a much deeper, better clean, which removes weeds, moss, grime, algae and lichen and breathes new life into your property’s hard surfaces.

JumboJet can also protect your newly cleaned surfaces with its sanding and sealing service. Trained operatives will brush kiln-dried sand back into the paving joints before applying a clear acrylic sealant to the surface. This sealant forms a barrier, greatly reducing weed growth in the joins and minimising future maintenance. In addition, JumboJet can retint pattern imprinted concrete driveways, restoring them to their original colour. ● Boost your income from genuine add on services

12

● Make the most of every job you do by promoting your service at the same time ● Make an instant success of your business by avoiding all our mistakes ● Develop a loyal following in your local area where word of mouth sells your service for you

JumboJet staff will leave your outside areas clean and tidy, check that your drains aren’t blocked and wash down windows, doors and paintwork once the job has been done.

Founded in 2009 we offer free quotation without obligation and a free demonstration of the effectiveness of the service can be arranged!

Call JumboJet for your free, no-obligation quotation on 01327 878713 or visit www.jumbojetwash.com

Drive Cleaning...

Patio Cleaning...

Decking Cleaning...

Amazing results from your local pressure washing specialist.

Using professional equipment we deliver fantastic results making your drive, patio, decking or even garden furniture look like new....

Before

After

“ My drive is fab – the washing has made a huge difference to my garden. It makes everybody else’s drive look very shabby!”

Jane H, Rugby

Foraa FREE FREE No For NoObligation Obligationquote quote call Rod call Rod on: on: 01327 01788 878713 890652 www.jumbojetwash.com

www.villageemporium.co.uk • 01788 298 050

GARDEN MACHINERY SALES & WORKSHOP SERVICING If you have garden machinery that needs repair or servicing we can help, our expert technicians maintain and service virtually all makes and models of engine powered machines.

We’re authorised Honda and Stihl dealers and offer a full range of garden machinery for sale at competitive prices, if you would like product advice contact us today or visit our showroom.

Your garden

Trading as BrownPower

Book in for servicing and repair TODAY

01788 577 575

e-mail rugby@seddonplant.co.uk or visit www.seddonplant.co.uk

Seddon Plant & Engineers Ltd (Trading as BrownPower) 30 Butlers Leap, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 3RQ

13

Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to adverts

Your home

Even more choice at Soft Furnishings by Mickie Fenwick Wilson Bespoke curtains, pelmets and roman blinds, fitted if required.

Designs that are as individual as your home

Wood, metal and venetian blinds.

Cushions, loose covers, beautiful home accessories and lots more...

Visit our studio at: 61 The Square, Dunchurch CV22 6NU

01788 813334

Email: mickiecurtains@hotmail.co.uk

extensive range of fabrics including: lots of parking outside home visits and evening appointments

Stone Fireplaces

14

www.villageemporium.co.uk • 01788 298 050

Your home

15

Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to adverts

Your home

FITRITE WARDROBES LTD BEDROOMS TUDIES FITTED WARDROBES, BEDROOMS & STUDIES Individually designed, tailor made wardrobes Est. 1983

ished 1983

Showroom Open: Monday to Saturday 10am till 4pm. Closed Sunday Jenton Road, Leamington Spa, CV31 1XS Email: sales@fitrite.co.uk

N G ES

For a free no obligation quote Tel: 01926 312 654

o obligation quote

ARDROBES LTD

room Open: NG I4pm.

0am till Closed Sunday SPR

E

SAL Spa, CV31 1XS mington

312 654

“ Bespoke in oak are one of very

few suppliers of kitchens that manufacture all kitchen cabinets in solid oak. We can design, supply and fit your new kitchen to your exact specification, any height, width or colour.

All cabinets are dovetail jointed, the advantage of this is, that the product is built to last a lifetime and looks fantastic. We can also supply bathroom, bedroom and standalone furniture to match.”

nfo@fitrite.co.uk

“Exceptional

quality kitchens at affordable prices.”

Call Now For An Appointment

01604 372 025 www.bespokeinoak.com

Solid Oak Cabinets

16

Dovetailed Throughout

British Factory

www.villageemporium.co.uk • 01788 298 050

Your home

PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATIONS MEASURING & ESTIMATING

17

Your home

Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to adverts

DYSON SALES & REPAIRS SPARES & REPAIRS AVAILABLE PART EXCHANGE WELCOME All reconditioned models available for purchase Daventry based which provides free parking and easy access for drop off & collection.

Win a 2 course meal for 2 at

Set in the heart of Long Buckby, La Tiella offers real authentic Italian food, you won’t find pizza on this menu. Lui and his team have created a modern sophisticated atmosphere in this elegant venue. Located on the High Street it is an ideal complement to the surrounding businesses in the village. Food is sourced locally and freshly cooked, offering a great choice of seasonal meat, fish and vegetarian options. Bookings are advised as they get really busy. Open from 6pm Tuesday – Saturday.

Private parties can book on Sundays and Mondays.

High Street, Long Buckby Northamptonshire NN6 7RE

01327 844663 www.la-tiella.co.uk

How to enter

Answer the following question: A typical Italian dish on their menu is Pollo alla Romana. Is this: 1. Escalopes of chicken topped with sage, Parma ham and a white wine sauce 2. Tender chicken breast topped with Parma ham, Fontina cheese cooked in a light tomato sauce 3. Pan fried chicken breast in a buttery lemon and thyme sauce By email to takepart@villageemporium.co.uk and pop your answer in the subject box, providing telephone number and home address in the body of the email, or by post iCon Environmental Innovation Centre, Eastern Way, Daventry, NN11 0QB. Deadline for entries 1st April 2015.

18

01327 705979 07785 372664 www.dysonic.co.uk

www.villageemporium.co.uk • 01788 298 050

Your home

19

Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to adverts

Your home

Our glass comes with a 10 year guarantee SAMPLE PRICE LIST (INC FITTING & VAT) IMUM NO MIN R A C H GE L OUT NO CAL GE R A H C

• • • • •

Steamed up Windows from £30 Replacement Handles from £35 Replacement Hinges from £55 Replacement Locking Systems from £60 Anti-bump/anti-snap Security Locks from £69.95

For a FREE SURVEY call 01604 372 027 or 07827 974375 or email rick@windowrepairgeeks.co.uk

www.windowrepairgeeks.com

JC TILES Jamie Cleaver

WALL AND FLOOR TILER jc_tiles@outlook.com For a free quotation call Jamie on

07983 534028

STUART NICHOLS WASTE DISPOSAL If you need septic tanks, treatment plants, cess pits, grease traps, oil interceptors, deisel bunds emptied...

Or high pressure jetting or drains unblocked or for FREE advice call me on 01327

261476 for a quote

Stuart Nichols Liquid Waste Disposal Ltd Highlands Farm, Upper Boddington, Daventry, Northamptonshire NN11 6DW

T 01327 261 476 M 07970 474 974 E scnichols@btconnect.com www.stuartnicholswaste.com

20

For your

10%

Village Emporium discount Quote Ref: DAV10

Your home

Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to adverts

ALLAN BOARD BUILDER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

ALL BUILDING WORK UNDERTAKEN n Extensions, Renovations, Brick/Stone Work n Loft Conversions, New Roofs, Roof Repairs n Driveway & Groundwork, Block Paving, Slabbing, Concreting n Propertycare – Building Maintenance for Landlords n Emergency Repair Call-Out n Full Public Liability Insurance n References & Reference Work Available

M: 07841 431726 T: 01788 890405 allanboardbuilders@hotmail.com

All about herbs...

Parsley No kitchen should be without a good supply of this multi-purpose herb. It can be used as a garnish and flavouring and as a vegetable. There are two main varieties: curly leaf and flatleaf. Both can be used for the same purposes although flatleaf parsley has a stronger flavour and tends to be favoured in Mediterranean cooking.

Easy Lettuce and Herb Salad

3 qts. (6 oz.) lightly packed mixed greens 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/2 cup fresh tarragon leaves 1 tablespoon minced shallot 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

22

2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Put greens and herbs in a large salad bowl. Whisk together remaining ingredients in a small bowl, add to greens, and toss to mix.

www.villageemporium.co.uk • 01788 298 050

Your home

The Fabric Millshop Factory Outlet

Mon - Sat: 9.30 -16.00 Sun & Holidays - Closed Curtain & Upholstery Fabric From £1 Per Metre 01604 875 062 Full Range Of Curtain & Upholstery Supplies www.the-millshop-online.co.uk Craft Fabric & Craft Supplies

2 Rothersthorpe Avenue, Rothersthorpe Ind, Northampton, NN4 8JH 23

Your home

Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to adverts

Slow Cooked Brisket of Beef with Pancetta, Caramelised Onions and Thyme Serves 4 Shopping List 1 ½ kg brisket joint ½ Bottle of red wine 3 red onions – peeled and quartered 2 cloves garlic – crushed 2 carrots – peeled and cut into chunks 3 sticks of celery – washed and cut into chunks ¼ bunch of fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 3 teaspoons cornflour stirred through 3 teaspoons water 1 litre beef stock Salt & pepper Oil for frying

Method Warm oven proof casserole dish. Sear beef off with oil until golden brown on outside. Add red onions, crushed garlic, thyme and bay leaf, along with celery and carrots. Fry until vegetables are slightly browned. De-glaze pan with red wine saving the other half of bottle for you. Reduce by half, add beef stock. Stir in cornflour mix. Season with salt and pepper. Place lid on. Put in moderate oven, roughly 160oC for 2 hours.

Remove from oven, carve beef. Serve with thickened gravy, complemented with creamy mash and seasonal greens.

Perfect winter warmer for this time of the year.

P.S. For anyone with a slow cooker this can be done in a large frying pan then put in slow cooker on the slowest cook option for between 6-8 hours.

Recipe provided by Darren Hill @ The Countryman, Staverton 24

www.villageemporium.co.uk • 01788 298 050

Your home

Before

After

Call today for a free quote on 01604 532707 For more information visit ww w.nulookroof.co.uk 25

Your home

Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to adverts

The simple way to a new kitchen!

Just replace the doors and worktops!

• Huge choice of doors, worktops, appliances, sinks & taps • From doors to complete kitchens • Made to measure custom-built doors and units • Free Estimating and planning

Call Andrew for a FREE quote on:

01604 401013

Visit our showroom: Billing Garden Village, The Causeway, Great Billing, Northampton, NN3 9EX www.dreamdoors.co.uk

26

View our credentials

www.villageemporium.co.uk • 01788 298 050

Your home

Visit us today to see a wide variety of kitchens and bathrooms to suit your needs, styles and budgets. Our team of dedicated designers are on hand to help you in planning your dream room.

FREE DESIGN SERVICE

t: 01327 708500 email: showroom@tbsmerchants.co.uk

27

PleaseCollectables mention The Village when responding to adverts Country House and Emporium Textiles, Local Handmade Gifts, Your homeStyle, Vintage Clothing, Hand Painted Wooden Furniture, Antique Furniture and Home Accessories.

Annie Sloan Painting Course Dates EARLS BARTON: 17th March, 4th April & 21st May OLNEY:

14th & 25th March, 7th, 18th & 28th April & 8th May

HOLDENBY:

18th & 28th March, 15th April & 27th May

The Northamptonshire Stockist of Annie Sloan Chalk Paints(TM) waxes and brushes, and stockist of Annie Sloan Fabrics and Home accessories.

Find us on:

32 Broad Street, Earls Barton, Northants. NN6 0ND

Tel: 01604 812231

Tues to Sat 10 - 5pm

18 High Street, Olney, Bucks. MK46 4BB

Tel: 01234 711432

Tues to Sat 10 - 5pm

5/6 The Stable Yard, Holdenby House, Holdenby, Northants. NN6 8DJ

Tel: 01604 770237 Tues to Sat 10 - 4pm

www.mlvintage.co.uk

Email: mylittlevintage@yahoo.co.uk Dates for your Diary:

Vintage Craft Artisan Fair, The Stables, Holdenby House, Holdenby, Northants NN6 8DJ - 10.30am till 3pm Sat 7th March, Sat 18th April, Sat 2nd & Sat 23rd May, Sat 6th & Sat 20th June, Sun 5th & Sun 19th July

28

My Little Vintage Fair, Methodist Church, Broad St, Earls Barton, Northants NN6 0ND - 10am till 4pm Sat 21st March, Sat 25th July & Sat 21st November

www.villageemporium.co.uk • 01788 298 050

Out & about

Book for Mothers’ Day Lunch March 15th

New h Delis r e g r u B e!

Rang

HOMEMADE CAKES & ARTISAN BREADS NEW HOMEMADE BURGERS CAREFULLY SELECTED WINES AND CRAFT BEERS MONTHLY BISTRO NIGHTS

www.delishdeliandkitchen.co.uk 11a BANK STREET, RUGBY, CV21 2QE - TEL: 01788 578 060

29

Out & about

Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to adverts

KEEP CALM

& KEEP SHOPPING

Shop local siness Delivering local bu for local people www.villageemporium.co.uk

FREE PARKING IN DAVENTRY

30

Out & about

Canal Turn Farm Shop Special events deserve a special location Introducing Home Farm, a new romantic & picturesque venue for your country wedding reception. Just imagine, your own traditional marquee, delicious home-made food of the highest quality, using locally sourced products (Home Farm beef & lamb will always be available on our menu).

Complete with stunning south-westerly views overlooking the spire of All Saints Church, Braunston and miles of rolling countryside. Home Farm is the perfect location for enjoying the sunset – a unique and special venue for your special day.

Visit Home Farm, just visit our website.

uce d o r P y t i l a Qu rvice Friendl y Se

You may see lambs in the field when you visit

Jams, chutneys available in hessian gift bags Gift vouchers available £5, £10 & £20

Meats reared and butchered on the farm Top quality fresh veg, oils & preserves Free Range Pork, Lamb, Chicken & Beef Dexter steak pies & apple pies now available from our farm kitchen.

Fresh bread, Pipers crisps, free range eggs, olives

Weddings • Corporate • Special Events Home Farm, Braunston, Northants, NN11 7HJ

Like us on facebook

Tel: Sue Harrison: 07769 589 459

For enquiries please call Dawn on 07976 550481

homefarmevents.co.uk

Whilton Locks, Northamptonshire NN11 2NH

www.canalturnfarmshop.co.uk

Out & about

Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to adverts

National Trust Fascinating facts They’re the nation’s largest farmer, with more than 618,000 acres of land and about 2,000 tenants.

Each year, they serve over 3.5 million cups of tea. That’s quite a lot of tea.

Back in 1895, The National Trust was founded with the aim of saving our nation’s heritage and open spaces. 120 years later, they’re still working hard to uphold these values.

The National Trust own a range of properties in Warwickshire and Northamptonshire offering great days out visiting their historic buildings or exploring the gardens. Many properties offer special events for families from free family craft days and geocaching to making bird feeders or learning some photography top tips.

They own and run 61 pubs and inns, including the George Inn in Southwark, featured in Dickens’ Little Dorrit.

All the properties and events on offer can be found at www.nationaltrust.org.uk

They have 12,000 volunteer room stewards, almost 100 of whom have given more than 50 years service.

Baddesley Clinton

They are the largest voluntary conservation organisation in Europe (recruiting more than one member every minute during the summer months). The only organisation in the UK to have a larger membership is the AA.

Baddesley Clinton is an unusual moated house, which has been a sanctuary since the 15th century, hiding persecuted Catholics in the priest holes.

Explore this house and its gardens and browse for bargains in the second hand bookshop.

They have 32 Plant Heritage National Plant Collections – making them the largest single collection holder in the UK. With 4 million members, they have about six times more members than all the main political parties put together.

They look after one in ten of all the museums in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

They own 59 villages, such as Buttermere in Cumbria and Lacock in Wiltshire.

They have 60,000 volunteers contributing 3.1 million hours of their time – the equivalent of 1,590 full-time staff.

32

Charlecote Park

Ever since the 12th century, Charlecote Park has been home to the Lucy family, their stories can be discovered throughout the house by their portraits and collections gathered over the years. Don’t forget to try your hand at a game of croquet on your visit.

www.villageemporium.co.uk • 01788 298 050

Out & about

Great spring days out Kinwarton Dovecote

For something a little different, this rare 14th century circular dovecote with metre-thick walls, hundreds of nesting holes and the original rotating ladder is well worth a visit.

Packwood House Coughton Court

Another family home can be found at Coughton Court, the Throckmortons have been living in this beautiful house for over 600 years. Explore a fascinating story through the ‘family album’ of portraits and treasures around the house.

Graham Baron Ash lovingly restored Packwood House, which was originally built in the 16th century. A must visit property for those interested in 16th century furniture and textiles.

Upton House and Gardens

Where you can experience the life of those who worked there when it was a country house bank.

A house filled with important art and porcelain collections and exciting activities for all the family.

Farnborough Hall

Farnborough Hall is a honey-coloured stone house with a stunning library surrounded by landscaped gardens and country views. Limited opening times apply so please check website before visiting.

Canons Ashby

Built by the Drydens using the remains of a medieval priory, the house and gardens have survived largely unaltered since 1710. The warm welcoming house features grand rooms, tapestries and Jacobean plasterwork.

33

Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to adverts

Out & about

est in g Collection! sc h o o t k c a b our collection includes: shoes..

b for our New Sprin hedown Hopton ol

For a wide range of hand knitting yarns and accessories to suit all budgets and tastes 7 St Johns Square, Daventry NN11 4FG Tel: 01327 703680

www.the-wool-baa.co.uk

New spring colours available now!

We are an independent business established since 1996, fitting a wide variety of high quality children’s shoes.

9 Bank Street, Rugby, CV21 2QE 01788 573502

Join us on

Love your local

Delivering local business for local people

www.villageemporium.co.uk

SPECIAL ON THE DAY OFFERS

Save the date: Saturday 21st March 2015 from 8am - 1pm is your opportunity to experience John Deere quality for yourself. From walk-behind mowers and lawn tractors to our incredible robotic mower, we’ll have the full range ready for you to experience.

See you there!

Boddington Road, Byfield, Northamptonshire, NN11 6FL facebook.com/FarolLtd 01327 264844 twitter.com/FarolLtd www.farol.co.uk

34

www.villageemporium.co.uk • 01788 298 050

Out & about

Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th March What better way to show your mum how much you appreciate her than by treating her to Afternoon Tea at The Granary?

Delicious finger sandwiches, a selection of home-made cakes and fancies, warm scones with jam and clotted cream and your choice of Teapigs tea, coffee or soft drink.

£13.95 per person For that extra special touch add a glass of Prosecco for £5.50

BOOKING ESSENTIAL! CALL US ON 01327 361730 or e-mail info@granary-hotel.com The Granary Hotel - Northamptonshire NN11 3BU www.granary-hotel.com

The traditional bar offers a range of beautifully cared for Ales, & Fine Wines, featuring local brewery ‘Gun Dog Ales’.

Lunch available daily or Tea & Coffee.

‘The Furrow’

Three barns, in the large garden, open daily from 11.00, with a fabulous range of retro & vintage furniture, plants,flowers,collectibles & treasures, perfect for that special gift.

The Plough Inn Everdon

Open Daily from 11.00-11.00pm The Plough offers within a beautiful environment, high quality, freshly prepared food, using local & Seasonal Ingredients – In particular, our own home produced Lamb, Everdon Beef & Sausages.

PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.theploughinneverdon.com For weekly menus & news

Please call 01327 361606 or 07866789737

Book Now for Mothering Sunday 15th March

35

Out & about

Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to adverts

Green Acres Farm Rural Enterprises CIC Rural Enterprises is a community interest company which offers informal education opportunities to young people and their families. Green Acres Rural Enterprise Centre offers young people in need of a more practical education one day per week at the centre. We work with local businesses so that the youngsters can develop a portfolio of evidence and certificates, which will ensure that employers know that they have the skills to enter the workplace, or to become enterprising teenagers who are able to start up their own small business in the future.

All of our activities are based around the medium of food. We have a greenhouse, a polytunnel and an allotment area where we can teach children where their food comes from and how they can grow it in their own gardens. As we are a social enterprise we have to raise our own funds so we use the garden produce to show our students how they can make a profit from food. We cook jams, pickle and preserves and sell them at our regular sales. Four of our young people go to DDH’s sheltered housing scheme, Warwick Court in Daventry every Thursday and cook and serve a hot lunch for around 20 pensioners.

Therefore through these activities our older students will acquire education and work skills at the same time. This is invaluable to those who were at risk of school exclusion or perhaps living in care. Some of them can be hard to engage, so we have to offer fun too. We are always looking for volunteers who can work with us while we are gardening and cooking. All you need is a good sense of humour and an ability to cope with some “fruity “language ! Our unique style of education has been rewarded. We were finalists in the Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards as “Local Food Heroes” and our centre manager was given an award to become an “UnLTD Social Entrepreneur”.

Green Acres Rural Enterprise Centre is currently arranging a programme of weekend, evening and holiday courses for both children and adults who would like to know more about how to produce their own food and other countryside activities. For more info please contact us through info@greenacresfarm.org.uk

36

www.villageemporium.co.uk • 01788 298 050

Out & about

Green Acres Rural Enterprise Centre offers informal educa�onal opportuni�es for young people to learn to grow and cook their own food We work with schools to ensure that young people stay engaged with their educa�on and develop a work ethic and a healthy lifestyle Rural Enterprise Centre ❘ Green Acres Farm ❘ Catesby Road ❘ Staverton ❘ Daventry ❘ Northants ❘ NN11 6JP

Telephone: 01327 703313 ❘ Email: info@greenacresfarm.org.uk www.greenacresfarm.org.uk

Tea cup trivia stalls drink d and rations o o f 100+ demonst hops chef works oodie fun food f ent & tainm ge groups tails r e t n e e a for all r further d ite fo s b e See w

e 2015

th Jun 6th & 7

ce

At Tow

ourse

acec ster R

www.towcesterfoodfestival.co.uk facebook.com/TowcesterFoodFestival

@towcesterfood

37

Out & about

Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to adverts

Is sight loss making life difficult for you?

Charity no. 201240

Why not use our countywide Enable Service which can help with friendly advice, information, practical assistance and equipment to reduce the impact of visual impairment - for you, and your family or carers.

Get in touch with us today to arrange a home visit Helpline:01604 719193 • Email:helpline@nab.org.uk www.nab.org.uk

Open every Tuesday, Thursday & Friday The Enable Service - confidential, free and there 10am-1pm for you when you need it.

Your Local Enable Service Losing sight in later life can be hard to cope with. It can knock your confidence, make everyday tasks more difficult and even undermine your independence. But it doesn’t have to!

With just a little ‘know how’ life with sight loss can be less worrying and so much easier.

And a friendly visit from NAB’s local community worker can give you all the information and support you need.

38

So if you are struggling to read or watch tv, see your cooker dials or use the telephone, get out and about or are simply a little uncertain about the future, don’t put up with it!

Contact us today to book your free and confidential home visit.

Tel:01604 719193 E:helpline@nab.org.uk www.nab.org.uk We have a range of services to help Follow us on:

Charity no. 201240 Charity no . 20

1240

www.villageemporium.co.uk • 01788 298 050

Out & about

Get into cricket this year with...

New players and social members welcome Adult/senior cricket league and social cricket for all ages, all standards

Junior cricket for boys and girls aged 6-16 Under 11, under 13 and under 15 league teams Kwik Cricket for ages 6-10 years Weekly coaching and game sessions Summer holiday courses

Ladies ‘Tip and Run’ cricket Regular social events For further details, please contact: Karl Quinney Press Officer and Junior Cricket Coordinator t: 01788 542441 m: 07775 883102 e: karl@karlquinney.co.uk

www.willoughbycc.org.uk SWAN CIC Working together to give our young people a better start in life

Careers Coaching

Private Work Experience

SWAN CIC is a not-for-profit company, delivering for young people since 2009. We have over 20 years experience of delivering careers coaching at 23 secondary schools, for thousands of young people.

Young person? Have you missed the essential opportunity to access the world of work experience? No matter what age you enter employment, previous work experience is essential when applying for university or the world of work.

Our aim is to help you achieve your true potential, fulfilling your work life dreams and aspirations. Let us help guide you!

Parent/Carer? Has your child had a poor experience whilst on work experience, maybe your child’s school no longer offer this as an option or they simply require another opportunity?

You can access: • Group careers seminars – £10pp (max. of 15 people) • Group C.V seminars – £10pp (max. of 15 people) • 121 careers coaching - £25ph • CV support from £25 • Beginners guide to LinkedIn - £20pp

We can help. SWAN CIC is a not-for-profit company, delivering for young people since 2009. We have over 20 years experience of delivering work experience at 23 secondary schools, for thousands of young people.

We understand the true value of a quality experience of work.

We also offer support for Personal Statements, Application Forms, Successful Letter Writing and much more.

Cost - £50; included are: • 121 advice and support on the process • Access to comprehensive on-line database of 1000’s of companies • Hassel free, safe and well organised opportunities • Work Experience programme diary, A5 glossy

For further information for this excellent opportunity, or to find out more please contact Hilary Edwards at hilary@swancic.co.uk or call our offices where anyone of our experienced team will be on hand to explain more.

For further information about this excellent opportunity please email Hilary Edwards via: hilary@swancic.co.uk

Come to our offices in Upton or Hunsbury Hill, or we can meet you at one of our approved locations around Northamptonshire or Milton Keynes.

SWAN CIC, Upton Lodge, Upton, Northampton, NN5 4UU. (01604) 582781 www.swancic.co.uk

39

Out & about

Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to adverts

Easter Eggs and Easter Bunnies Eggs have been used as symbols at festivals since before the time of Jesus, but are now particularly synonymous with Easter and the story of the resurrection. Eggs are said to represent new life, and for Christians when they are cracked open, they stand for the empty tomb following Jesus’ rising. Eggs are also considered special, because although they do not seem alive they have life within them - especially in springtime when chicks hatch out.

In previous times people gave gifts of eggs carved from wood or precious stones. It is only in the last 100 years or so that sweet eggs have been eaten. The size and range of chocolate eggs available seems to increase every year. The tallest chocolate egg was 10.39 metres tall and made in Italy in 2011. It weighed 7.2 kilograms and was 9.6 metres at its widest point!

It is not known exactly who first created the story of the Easter Bunny, but it seems to have its origins in Germany. It was first mentioned in German texts in the 16th Century. In the 1700’s German immigrants told stories when they went to America of egg- laying rabbits, and they encouraged children to use caps and bonnets to make nests which the Easter bunny would fill with coloured eggs - if they’d

40

been good. The first edible Easter bunnies appeared in Germany during the early 1800s and were made of pastry and sugar. The symbol of the rabbit was probably chosen because of its associations with fertility and spring. It is believed that Eostre, the Anglo Saxon God of Spring, had a hare as a companion.

In addition to having Easter Egg Hunts to search for the eggs left by the Bunny, another common Easter activity is egg rolling. This is done using real hard boiled eggs, and time is usually spent decorating them beforehand.

In years gone by the eggs were dyed using onion skin, today’s painting process is much easier. In the UK egg rolling is generally done by rolling eggs down a hill, and the winner is the one whose egg rolls further or survives the most rolls. In the early nineteenth century in Northern Ireland, egg rolling was described as ‘trindling’ or ‘trundling.’ Another traditional game involves holding your egg in the palm of the hand and banging against your opponent’s egg. The loser is the one whose egg breaks first.

In the USA one of the most well known events is held on the White House Lawn, and involves parents and children pushing eggs along through the grass with wooden spoons.

www.villageemporium.co.uk • 01788 298 050

Out & about

The Countryman Staverton

The Countryman at Staverton offers fine home cooked food, excellent local ales and a warm welcome 7 days a week Mother’s Day — Sunday 15th March Book Now - see our website for details

Easter Weekend — 3rd - 6th April FIXED PRICE MENU £12 for 2 Courses

Available Mon – Fri Lunch and Mon – Thurs Evenings before 7pm Food served Monday - Saturday 12 - 14.30 & 18.00 - 21.30 & Sunday 12 - 21.00

01327 311815

www.thecountrymanstaverton.co.uk

THE FINEST ABERDEEN ANGUS

Born and bred in Braunston

Great value and ideal for sharing and freezing Fresh, succulent, matured beef, vacuum packed, shared into boxes (29cm x 38cm x 14cm) £120.00 Minimum weight 10.kg/22lbs

• 4 packs of grilling/frying steaks • 3 roasting joints • 2 packs of diced/stewing beef • 2 packs of braising steak • 2 packs of mince

DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR. ORDER NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. CALL CLAIRE ON 07730 921916 OR 01788 890538 We are a ‘RED TRACTOR APPROVED FARM’

41

Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to adverts

Out & about

We supply an extensive range of school, club & dancewear

Scout & Guide Uniforms Dancewear Bags

Shoes

Socks

Leotards 01327 700069

www.scallywagz.co.uk

Tea cup trivia

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

Open: Mon – Fri 9-5 Sat 9:30-4:30 82 High Street, Daventry NN11 4HU

Across 1 Indicator, meter (5) 4 Artist’s stand (5) 7 Not fit for purpose (8) 8 Back, behind (4) 9 Territory (8) 11 Highest point, peak (4) 12 Middle (6) 14 Yield (6) 16 Golf club (4) 18 Concepts, proposals (8) 20 Cab (4) 21 Muse, ponder (8) 23 Musical or colour harmony (5) 24 Layers (5)

42

Down 1 Real, true (7) 2 Overturn (5) 3 Fade, wane (3) 4 Conductor, terminal (9) 5 Attendant, minion (7) 6 Depart (5) 10 Indistinguishable (9) 13 Strain, stress (7) 15 Ineffectual, futile (7) 17 Respond, reply (5) 19 Lift, elevate (5) 22 Enmesh, nab (3)

www.villageemporium.co.uk • 01788 298 050

Out & about

Holy Cross Church, Daventry Saturday 25th April 2015 at 7.30pm To include the Première of ‘The Dane Tree’

by Patrick Hawes commissioned in celebration.

Vivaldi - Gloria Stanford - Three Motets Parry - I was Glad Guest Conductor - Patrick Hawes Principal Conductor Nicholas Scott - Burt Organist - Adrian Moore Orchestra Da Camera

To book call 01327 876370 or 01327 878015 Tickets £12 unreserved, £15 reserved, £1 students www.daventrychoral.org.uk | Registered Charity No 1010764

43

Out & about

Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to adverts

What’s on?

A full list of events over the forthcoming months is available on our website www.villageemporium.co.uk/events/ Sunday 1st March to Saturday 21st March Unique Graphic Art Exhibition – Daventry Library. A free event featuring International artist Oxana Zhevachevskaya (resident of Northants) presenting - Classic art in black and white.01327 703130 davlib@northamptonshire.gov.uk oxanazhevachevskaya. artweb.com Sunday 1st March to Saturday 11th April Northampton Town & County Art Society - Spring Exhibition at the Alfred East Art Gallery, Sheep St, Kettering NN16 0AN. More details northantsart@googlemail.com, 01536 534274 www. kettering.gov.uk/museums

Friday 13th March Business and Trade Expo – Ricoh Arena, Coventry 10am-3pm.

Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce invite you to the biggest expo event ever, with 120 exhibitors from a wide range of sectors in engineering, manufacturing, finance, leisure etc & 500 visitors expected this could give you a perfect opportunity to expand your business. Call 02476654321 Cwexpo.co.uk events@ cw-chamber.co.uk Refreshments available

Tuesday Regular Events The Plough Inn – Everdon. Tuesdays starting 3rd March, Quiz night with cash prizes from 8pm then every fortnight and Cribbage evenings starting Tuesday 10th March at 8pm then every fortnight. www.theploughinneverdon.com or call 01327 361606 for more details Thursday 5th March & Thursday 2nd April Grandborough Farmers Market – St Peters Church, 10am-12.30pm Fresh produce, cakes, fresh meat, fish & more. Tea, coffee & homemade refreshments available.

Saturday 7th March Guided Canal Towpath Walk – Meet at Daventry Country Park visitor centre 10am, walking to Braunston. Refreshments can be purchased from Gongoozler Rest/Cafe boat moored at Braunston Marina. Info : 01327 877193 email friendsofdcp@gmail.com Friends of DCP Saturday 7th March Grand Jumble Sale – Willoughby Village Hall at 2pm, lots of great bargains to be had. Entry 20p. Cakes and produce stall, refreshments available.

Saturday 7th March Vintage & Craft Pop Up Mini Market - At My Little Vintage , The Stables , Holdenby House , Holdenby , Northampton . NN6 8DJ 10.30 am - 3 pm free entry.

A small collection of local crafters and vintage collectors. Pop along and visit our shop too.

44

Saturday 14th March Mothers Day Fete – Lawrence Sherriff School, Rugby CV21 3AG. 11am-2pm. Tea, coffee & cakes. Photo booth, children’s clothes, cards, raffle & more. Free entry but if you would like to make a donation on the door you will receive a wristband. @midlandhummings www.thehummingbirdcentre.org thehummingbirdcentremidlands@hotmail.com Saturday 14th March Mambo Jambo in Concert – Willoughby Village Hall. Live music taking on Latin American/Caribbean influences. A Live & Local show at 7.30pm. Information & Tickets £12.50 (including supper) from Richard Jackson 01788 891898. Please bring own glasses & drinks.

Tuesday 17th March Joules Seconds Clothing Sale – Towcester Rugby Club, 7-9pm £5 entry, all door proceeds to R.A.B.I. ( Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution) farming’s national charity contact Milly Wastie on: 07525 323450

www.villageemporium.co.uk • 01788 298 050

Saturday 21st March Wine Tasting Evening – Barby Village Hall, organised by Barby Twinning Association. Details & tickets call Jackie Frampton 07956 361833 Saturday 21st March Jumble Sale – Newnham Village Hall, 2pm – 3.30pm. Entrance 20p. There will also be Teas and homemade cakes.

Wednesday 1st April Badby & District Photo Club – Extend your interest in photography and hear about the work of professionals and fellow enthusiasts. A Hazel Manning talk on how to gain photographic qualifications. Free to new visitors, starts 8pm Saturday 4th April International Gospel Diva Denise Gordon will be performing with her band at Ashby St Ledgers church on at 7 pm. Tickets £10 for adults, £6 for children & OAP’s available from Janet Weaver on 01327 312045. Refreshments included.

Monday 6th April Antiques and Collectables event – The Plough Inn, Everdon. In addition to our usual antique barns there will be collectables and memorabilia stalls in the pub dining room plus a garden plant sale. www.theploughinneverdon.com 01327 361606 Saturday 11th April – Monday 21st September Bridge Nursery Napton- Open Garden for NGS, CV47 8HX . A garden full of an exciting range of plants which thrive in hostile conditions. A peaceful haven for wildlife and visitors. Open: 10am4pm. Admission £2.50, Children free. Tel:01926 812737 for opening times and information, Open for Charity www.bridge-nursery.co.uk Sunday 12th April Flore Open Gardens – Visit a varied mix of gardens, with a wide selection of garden structures & seating to rest while enjoying the gardens. See early flowering perennials, interesting trees & shrubs. Combined adm £5, Children free. Share to All Saints Church & United Reform Church, Flore. 2pm-6pm Open for charity. Flore Gardens, NN7 4LQ Wednesday 15th April Brixworth Nature Tots - Brixworth Country Park, NN6 9DG .Nature walk with a Ranger exploring a different theme each month, followed by a craft activity. For pre school children accompanied by an adult. £3.50 per child incl refreshments.

Booking essential, tel 07703 160878. Start 10am, finish approx 11.30am.

Out & about Thursday 23rd April – Saturday 25th April GMAD’s next production is ‘Sitting Pretty’ by Amy Rosenthal.

A bitter-sweet play which explores the relationship between two mature unmarried sisters, when the self-conscious one finds liberation by becoming the model in a life-drawing class! Other richly-drawn characters add to the mix, with humorous twists and turns. Guilsborough Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets on sale in March – details at www.gmads.co.uk Saturday 25th April Car Boot Sale – Daventry Country Park. Sellers set up 8.30am9.30am. Cars/Small vans £5, Transits £10. Buyers welcome between 9.45am-1pm. Cafe & Toilet facilities. More info 07879035535 email: friendsofdcp@gmail.com Friends of Daventry Country Park Sunday 26th April Quiz Night – Barby Village Hall. Teams of 4, £8 per team call Gill Leppard 01788 891091 for more details . Bar, Refreshments & Prizes.

In Aid of Barby Pre-School.

Sunday 26th April Willoughby Scarecrow Sunday, now in its 6th year starting at 1.00pm. There will be many scarecrows and tabletop stalls around the village. A map indicating their locations will be available at the carpark . Refreshments available in the village hall. Call Dorothy Ogle 01788 890498 for more details.

Wednesday 29th April Badby & District Photo Club – Badby Village Hall. A talk by David Keith Jones, “ A Trip to Italy” & “ A Life Beyond Judges” Free to new visitors, 8pm www.badbyphotclub.org.uk Saturday 9 May Elation Community Voices Spring Concert – iCon Centre, Eastern Way, Daventry, NN11 0QB at 7:30pm. A modern, contemporary choir, based in Long Buckby. Come along and listen to our new 2015 spring repertoire. Tickets only £6.00 each, All concessions £5.00 and under 16’s free. For tickets email info. elationcommunityvoices@gmail.com or for more info visit our website www.elationcommunityvoices.com New Community Café 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.

Get in touch...

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

45

Your family

Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to adverts

Grooming Lovely!

Since opening Kilsby Cattery in 2009 we have watched our business and reputation grow from strength to strength. We are very fortunate to live in an idyllic position in Kilsby on our 3 acre smallholding surrounded by open countryside along with our ‘family’ of ponies, goats and sheep and it is this backdrop which provides such a safe and stimulating environment for our cattery guests.

All of our guests are treated as individuals and are thoroughly spoilt throughout their stay We like to think that they too are on holiday and try to make it as stress free as possible with relaxing music playing, heated beds and treats and cuddles aplenty. We care very much about our customers both human and feline and are incredibly proud of our success.

We were approached by Clare Gardner at the end of last year asking if we had any jobs in the cattery which we did not. We were so impressed with Clare that we decided to create a job for her, hence the idea for the Groom Room was born. Clare is a fully qualified pet groomer with 22 years’ experience and it is immediately apparent on meeting her that she has a passion for her job and for animals in general.

We had an old barn in the courtyard, well away from the cattery which we decided to convert into a state of the art grooming parlour. Two months later and after an awful lot of hard work The Groom Room opened in January this year. To say that we are proud of it would be an understatement – it is stunning! It is fitted out with all the latest equipment and provides a warm, relaxing place for your dog or cat to be pampered – think Champneys for pets and you have the general idea. A feeling of wellbeing and calm is the environment that we wanted to create and I think that when you visit us you will agree that we have achieved this.

46

Our reception area is warm and comfortable with relaxing music, magazines and wifi access and you are more than welcome to wait here whilst your pet is being pampered. Should you wish to leave your pet with us, we have purpose built bespoke holding units with comfy vet bedding, fresh water and plenty of treats. Our aim is not to have a conveyor belt of dogs and cats coming in and out at the same time but to take the time to give each pet a unique pampering experience which they will enjoy not endure! Clare will discuss your individual requirements with you in detail, thus ensuring that you get the groom that you have asked for at a very competitive price!

As an introductory offer we are offering a 20% price reduction on all Grooms throughout March, please quote The Emporium when booking, but please hurry as we are getting booked up very quickly! A comprehensive list of services and prices can be found on our website www.kilsbycattery.co.uk .

We can also be found on facebook for both Kilsby Cattery and Kilsby Groom Room where you will find lots of lovely pictures of our happy customers.

Please like and share our pages with all your animal loving friends!

Should you wish to visit Kilsby Cattery or The Groom Room please telephone us to make an appointment and we would love to show you around, we know you will not be disappointed!

Please visit our website at www.kilsbycattery. co.uk for more information or telephone Kim in the Cattery on 01788 824132 or Clare in The Groom Room on 07736 299554. We look forward to welcoming customers both old and new!

www.villageemporium.co.uk • 01788 298 050

Your family

THE GROOM ROOM at Kilsby Cattery

PROFESSIONAL, FULLY QUALIFIED PET GROOMERS Tel: 07736 299554

www.kilsbycattery.co.uk e: thegroomroom@kilsbycattery.co.uk

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

British Horse Society Approved British Horse Society Approved Lessons available for children and Britishavailable Horse Society Approved for children and Try something Lessons adults beginners experienced.

Try something adults - beginners totoexperienced. new - enjoy the Also lovely countryside hacking on new - enjoy the Also Lessons available for on lovely countryside hacking outdoors! lovely horses and ponies. outdoors! lovelychildren horses andand ponies. adults School holiday courses available School holiday courses available beginners to experienced. for children 10.30am-4pm, only for children 10.30am-4pm, only £30Also - lotslovely of ridingcountryside and fun. £30 - lots of riding and fun. hacking on lovely horses Stable management courses for Stable management courses for adults andand children. ponies. adults and children.

Visitwww.woodbine-stables.co.uk www.woodbine-stables.co.ukfor for more info Visit orcall call01788 01788810068 810068 more info or Easter holiday activities only

£35 from 10.30 to 4pm Stable management courses for adults and children.

Visit www.woodbine-stables.co.uk for more info or call 01788 810068

47

Your family

Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to adverts

Social Problems There is a joke doing the rounds which goes something like: The best thing about being a teen in the 1980s is that we made all our big mistakes before the internet was invented! There is much truth in that.

photos or comments. There are some software products which can help, like SimpleWash, though these generally don’t apply to photos.

So does this mean you should stop your teen from using any social media? Most experts say that this isn’t necessary. In fact a well-handled social media profile can be very beneficial. It allows young people to connect with those in the industry they’re trying to break into. By engaging with other professionals they can show that they’re both serious and knowledgeable.

When your teen tweets or posts a picture to Instagram, he or she probably doesn’t think about how it might affect her tomorrow, let alone how it might affect her chances of getting a job. The hard truth is, that what we send into cyberspace can be difficult to erase.

There have been some recent news stories about young people losing jobs, or not even getting an interview, based solely on what someone from the company has seen on their MySpace or Facebook page.

Many employers now use social media profiling to screen potential employees. Vetting a candidate’s social media profiles can give employers an insight into someone’s personality, character or work ethic.

If your teen’s profile is not set to ‘private’ it will be accessible to a potential employer and their content found through search engines like Google. This is true for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. It may be unfair and discriminatory but it happens, and even fairly innocuous material might be judged harshly by someone who doesn’t know the person involved.

You can help by getting involved in your child’s social media presence. Become familiar with the tools they use, and offer advice to save them from making mistakes which may be difficult to correct.

The good news is that you can help your teen clean up their social media sites before they get ready to apply for jobs. Take an afternoon to go through each social media profile and delete any inappropriate

48

Top Tips for Teens n Keep just one social media profile where you post personal information. n Make sure main profile photos and cover photos are conservative. n If something is even slightly questionable, do not post it publicly. n Be careful what you ‘like’ or comment on. If the person posting has a public profile your comment will be visible too. n Make your public image one you’d be happy to show to anyone, even your great granny. n Don’t accept friend requests from people you don’t know, or if you must, then put them on a ‘restricted’ list, but remember that privacy filters on social networking sites are subject to change and are not fail-safe. Check filters regularly. n The top tip to take away from the experts is to keep your profile private!

Your family

www.villageemporium.co.uk • 01788 298 050

EVERYTHING REDUCED

You’ll be hopping mad if you miss it

in our

other ns opticia t p ions prescri e welcom

BIG

SPRING SALE Save up to 50% across the store (T&C’s apply ask instore for details)

47 Sheaf St, Daventry NN11 4AA

Tel 01327 702289

www.ansteeandproctor.co.uk

Part of The Heart of England Co-operative

‘Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week’ So you’ll always have someone to talk to 8 High Street Daventry NN11 4HT 01327 707 905

www.heartofenglandfuneralcare.co.uk

49

Your family

Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to adverts

www.beatboxstudio.co.uk VOCAL PIANO KEYBOARD GUITAR BASS DRUMS THEORY

Tea cup trivia

New to Daventry All About the Dog We provide high-quality, fully insured dog related services, including Grooming and Walking, in and around the Daventry area.

Receive

10% OFF

T: 07504 860363 www.allaboutthedog.net

Love your local

with this advert on your 1st groom

Delivering local business for local people

www.villageemporium.co.uk

50

www.villageemporium.co.uk • 01788 298 050

LPH

DA Y N U

RS

SS

LE

AP ING

IN

Y ER

DO

Your family

E CC

TOWARDS SU

Dolphin Day Nursery & Out of School Club

Ofsted rated Outstanding!

Nursery childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years Qualified and experienced staff with two Early Years Teachers & fully qualified playworker Dedicated Baby Room & captivating Sensory Room Out of School and Holiday Club 4+

Tel: 01327 301600

Ashby Road, Daventry, NN11 OQF email: info@dolphindaynursery.com web: www.dolphindaynursery.com

New Adult Dance Classes

New Dance Fitness Classes!

Learn to dance in a fun and friendly atmosphere Experience not required (classes for all levels) STAVERTON Village Hall, NN11 6JE

MONDAYS 8pm to 10pm SALSA

with EMMA in Northants & Warks

Experience the New Dance Fitness Phenomenon!

DAVENTRY Community Centre, NN11 9QD

Enjoy the very best of BALLROOM & LATIN, mixed with the latest, proven ways to GET FIT FAST, with the most FUN & FABULOUS workout EVER, dance experience & partner not required!

(every 1st & 3rd Thursday)

MONDAYS (9.30am) STAVERTON Village Hall WEDNESDAYS (6.45pm) DAVENTRY Community Centre THURSDAYS (10.45am) SOUTHAM Leisure Centre FRIDAYS (10.00am) NETHER HEYFORD Village Hall

WEDNESDAYS 8pm to 10pm BALLROOM THURSDAYS 8pm to 10pm ARGENTINE TANGO SATURDAYS 8pm to 11pm SOCIAL & SEQUENCE DANCES * SUNDAYS 4pm to 6pm LATIN & SOCIAL JIVE WORKSHOPS* *events held monthly - call for information

Come on your own or bring a partner!

Get your FIRST FITSTEPS CLASS with me absolutely FREE!!

Call Emma for details & price incentives

(Thereafter standard prices are £5 per session or £24 per six week block booking)

academyno1@hotmail.co.uk

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

07734 910343

www.academyno1.com

51

Your family

Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to adverts

YOUR ANIMALS, OUR VETS, ALL THE TIME

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

• high quality diagnostics and surgery • routine vaccinations and procedures • 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.

Towcester

Weedon

Burcote Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 6JW

1 The Bungalows, Watling Street, Weedon, NN7 4QQ.

Tel: 01327 350239

Tel: 01327 344999

www.towcester-vets.co.uk

Tea cup trivia

Alice In Wonderland Alice

Knave of Hearts

Caterpillar

Mad Hatter

Cheshire Cat

March Hare

Cook

Mock Turtle

Dodo

Queen of Hearts

Dormouse

Seven

Duchess

Tweedle Dee

Five

Tweedle Dum

Frog Footman

Two

Gryphon

White Rabbit

Jabberwocky

52

www.villageemporium.co.uk • 01788 298 050

Your family

53

Look good, feel good

Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to adverts

PODIATRIST/CHIROPODIST

I specialise in the following areas:

ANDY EVANS BSc(Hons), HCPC Registered

OVER 25 YEARS NHS AND PRIVATE EXPERIENCE

MONKSFIELD SURGERY WIMBORNE PLACE OFF NORTHERN WAY DAVENTRY For APPOINTMENTS: Tel: 07721 538014 Tel: 01604 635415

Not just another beauty salon... salon

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 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.

What change would improve your life?

l 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

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

Decleor facial treatments Body treatments Waxing Bridal packages Jessica manicures and pedicures Pedicure spa chair Bare Escentuals make-up St Tropez airbrush tanning Pamper day packages Gift vouchers and retail products

Become a fan of The Hidden Retreat on to keep up with our news and special offers.

Sopwith Way, Drayton Fields, Daventry, NN11 8PB 01327 300430 www.thehiddenretreat.com enquiries@thehiddenretreat.com

54

Book an appointment online or find more information at

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

Telephone 0800 756 6558

www.villageemporium.co.uk • 01788 298 050

Look good, feel good

Do you want to put a ep? spring back in your st Improved health and vitality Looking and feeling younger Increased energy levels Reduced pain and inflammation Weight loss and detoxification These are just some of the benefits of naturopathic nutrition Naturopathic nutrition follows the principle that nature has the key to healing the body. Given the correct nutrients, appropriate lifestyle and environment the human body has amazing healing capacity.

Naturopathic nutrition is partnership between therapist and client, working together to promote optimum health and wellbeing. Using a combination of dietary advice, supplementation and lifestyle changes to help the body to heal itself - naturally.

applenutri applenutri 0333 577 3300 clare@applenutrition.co.uk www.applenutrition.co.uk

I work with each client as an individual, reviewing their symptoms but at the same time taking into account their detailed health and lifestyle history, to build up a picture of their overall health.

By taking the time to review my clients health in this way it is possible to determine any underlying nutritional and lifestyle issues which may be affecting their health and to make recommendations and provide advice to help bring about positive changes - for life.

I work holistically, that is, with the whole person, to bring beneďŹ ts to the mind, body and spirit.

Find out if naturopathic nutrition is for you with a FREE 15 minute no obligation telephone consultation*

*new clients only

55

Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to adverts

Look good, feel good

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

www.annaangel.co.uk

Call Anna Angel on: 07810 006274

Neck and Back Problems Muscle, Tendon, Ligament Injuries Joint Problems, Arthritis Management Sports Injuries Post Op Rehabilitation Work Related Injury and Prevention

Do you need help with any of the following?

Depression & Anxiety Performance Issues Weight Control

Phobias Panic Hypnobirthing

Contact Pamela Morgan PGDipCBT, PDCHyp CBT Psychotherapist & Hypnotherapist Member

BSCH BABCP EMDR Europe Assoc.

Tel: 07875 546678 Email: cbtherapy@sky.com www.cbt-emdr-hypnotherapy.co.uk

Laura Loines Podiatry

Podiatry / Chiropody Home Visits Call now to book your appointment

07843 886 901

Treatments include: l l l l l

56

Nail Cutting Thickened Nails Ingrown Nails Corns Callus / Hard Skin

l l l l

Varrucae & Warts Orthotics / Insoles Gait Analysis Biomechanics

Women’s Health , Urinary Incontinence

01327 706833 Recognised by all health insurance companies

www.heartlandsphysio.co.uk

www.villageemporium.co.uk • 01788 298 050

Look good, feel good

DIGITAL HEARING AIDS FROM £295

2 Week Trial Before You Buy onAID Instant Fit Instruments DON’T BUY A HEARING until you have commissioned a truly Independent Hearing Assessment

FROM Your Local Independent

From your Local Independent Hearing Healthcare Professional Hearing Healthcare Professional

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

ü Thorough Hearing & Tinnitus Assessments ✓ Thorough Hearing & Tinnitus ü Professional Impartial Advice Assessments ü Wide Choice of Hearing Aids ü Home Visits ✓ Professional Impartial Advice ü Repair & Battery Service ✓ Wide Choice of Hearing Aids ü Custom-made Swim Moulds, Noise Protectors & Ear Pieces for Mobile Phones ✓ Home Visits

For more information please contact Diane: ✓ Repair & Battery Service

01788 577202 or 07986✓166973 Custom-made Swim Moulds, Noise dianeehamm@aol.com

Protectors & Ear Pieces for Mobile 69 Albert Street, Rugby CV21 2SN

Phones www.hearing-services.co.uk

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

For more information please contact Diane:

01788 577202 07986 166973 dianeehamm@aol.com

Girej - HCPC Registered Contented Soles 69 Albert Wanda Street, Rugby, CV21 2SN

“Daventry’s Leading Accredited Podiatry Clinic” www.hearing-services.co.uk

Degree Qualified Podiatrist / Chiropodist - accepted by most health insurers inc BUPA

Exciting and new for 2015!!....

Due to the positive response during National Deaf Awareness Week the offer of FREE Consultations & Hearing / Tinnitus Assessments PLUS 50% DISCOUNT on selected hearing instruments has been extended until 29th August 2014.

Bespoke orthotics - to improve foot function

3D laser foot scanning

2D Kinetic gait pressure plate analysis

Friday 12-2pm - nail cutting only - no appointment necessary !!!

Fully Accessible Clinic 2 minutes walk from Aldi Car Park Saturday and evening appointments available at 5 Prince William Walk, Daventry, NN11 4AB

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

01327 844 059 www.contentedsoles.co.uk

57

On the road

Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to adverts

MOBILE FITTING FOR TOWBARS, PARKING SENSORS & REVERSING CAMERAS Daventry based, covering a 50 mile radius of Northamptonshire

info@ojctowbars.co.uk

01327 209274 / 07460 290002 www.ojctowbars.co.uk www.facebook.com/ojctowbars www.twitter.com/ojctowbars

Waste not want not!

We throw away 290,000 tonnes of milk a year - from soups to puddings, why not use it in a delicious recipe before it goes off? This homemade strawberry milk is full of fresh fruit flavor and velvety smoothness. This recipe is simple to make, and could be adapted to whatever your favorite fruit might be (blueberry, peach and mango are all great substitutions).

Strawberry Milk serves 2

1 cup strawberries, chopped 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup water 1 1/2 cup milk

58

In a small pot, heat strawberries, sugar and water until boiling (it’s a bit like making jam). Let boil for about 10 minutes; mixture will reduce and thicken slightly. Using a fine sieve or mesh strainer, strain the mixture into a small bowl. You can save the cooked strawberries to add to yogurt or put on pancakes. Set the strawberry syrup aside.

Chill two small glasses in the freezer for about 10 minutes. Add 3/4 cup milk to each glass. Swirl in 3 tablespoons of the strawberry syrup into each glass of milk (more or less, depending on desired sweetness). You will have a little strawberry syrup left over, perfect for pancakes or adding to lemonade or soda water.

www.villageemporium.co.uk • 01788 298 050

On the road

ABS AUTOS n Car repairs & Servicing

n Air conditioning regassing n Tyres n Diagnostics n Brakes & Exhausts

Tel: 07817 931956

e: absautos@hotmail.com

Unit 4, Baird Close, Drayton Fields Ind Est Daventry N11 8RY

Love your local

Delivering local business for local people

www.villageemporium.co.uk

Professional, friendly service!

• Servicing - Quality & reliable servicing on all makes/models • Diagnostics - vehicle diagnosis and fault code reading • MOT’s - we will arrange an MOT at your convenience • Repairs - clutches, exhausts, & batteries supplied and fitted • Tyres - puncture repairs, wheel balancing, tracking & new tyres •

Plus much more... Call today on 01788 891977

Visit us: Cross Lane, Braunston, Nr. Daventry, NN11 7HH Tel: 01788 891977 Opening Times: Monday - Friday: 8am to 6pm Saturday: 8am to 12noon

For more information about our services visit: www.braunstongarage.co.uk

59

Business News

Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to adverts

Tea cup trivia

Nutritional Healing

Across 1 Contribute, give (6) 4 Demise, end (5) 8 Jeopardy (5) 9 Sank the Titanic (7) 10 Certainly, distinctly (7) 11 Indian dress (4) 12 Deceive (3) 14 Sung in church (4) 15 Reveal, display (4) 18 Fasten, attach (3) 21 Idol, venerated image (4) 23 Wander aimlessly (7) 25 Gift (7) 26 Acclimatise, modify (5) 27 Appoint, nominate (5) 28 Affluence, riches (6) Down 1 Portray, illustrate (6) 2 Baby’s room (7) 3 Forgiving, lenient (8) 4 Means of losing weight (4) 5 Stadium, amphitheatre (5) 6 Scottish meat pudding (6) 7 Resin used to make gramophone records (5) 13 Heighten, intensify (8) 16 Weirdo, eccentric (7) 17 Small alcoholic drink (6) 19 Barren, deserted (5) 20 Walking aid (6) 22 Very overweight (5) 24 Loaned (4)

60

Clare at Apple Nutrition practices nutritional healing, incorporating naturopathic principles which is all about creating eating programmes that seek to promote wellness through a balance of healthy eating. It’s all about going back to basics. Clare provides her clients with holistic advice to suit their unique needs and lifestyles and then together they come up with a realistic plan on what the body really needs in order to work optimally.

Nutritional healing is a journey and lifestyle change, Clares clients can take away from her sessions the advice and information they need to enable them to continue to maintain or improve their wellbeing for the rest of their lives. It’s such a simple technique and it can work for everybody if you make the appropriate nutrition and lifestyle choices that suit your body.

Give Clare a call on 0333 5773300 for a free 15min telephone consultation ( new clients only )

Paris Couture in Long Buckby Nina Wornham is a locally based fashion designer producing her own women’s clothing label from

www.villageemporium.co.uk • 01788 298 050

Business News

her studio/boutique based in Long Buckby. She also sells her limited collections online to a global clientele overseas as well as in the UK. Celebrities, opera singers, and some of Austria’s and Vienna’s finest musicians have all purchased some of Nina’s bespoke designs. Her boutique clothing collections are based on the age of Paris Couture when clothing was extremely high quality. Pretty, feminine and glamorous clothing designed and made in small, limited, one off collections from luxury fabrics sourced in Italy and Europe are what makes Nina Wornham’s clothing so special and different’. www.ninawornham.co.uk

Strictly Dancing in Daventry After the hugely successful Strictly Come Dancing you too can learn to dance like the stars and take to the floor. Following on from her own success locally, Emma from Academy No 1 offers a wide variety of Dance classes from Ballroom to Jive.

Purely Ballroom on a Wednesday and introducing Latin workshops on a Sunday caters for all levels of dancers enabling rapid progression in a fun, relaxed environment. A monthly class, Strictly Latin teaches stylish routines from Cha-chacha, Rumba, Paso and Samba to Ballroom, Jive and Dance. The Social Jive every 2nd Sunday is brilliant for beginners. This modern style of Jive ( deriving from swing & other Latin dances) has simplified footwork allowing ‘ freedom to dance’ to various genres and tempo of music. So kick off your slippers and put on your dancing shoes and join Emma at Academy No 1.

For more details call 07734 910343 or email academyno1@hotmail.co.uk

Does your garden have Beautiful Borders?

A garden is a place to gather in the summer, eat alfresco... but no matter how keen a gardener you are, you may need assistance in maintaining your garden due to reduced physical ability or because you are too busy with work and family commitments. If left unattended, your garden soon becomes yet another task on that ‘to-do’ list.

Kim Tegg from Beautiful Borders can transform your unloved garden into a source of pride. Offering a customer-led, professional service, Kim provides garden planning and design, small hard landscaping projects, planting, one-off and regular garden maintenance, plus a tailored consultation service to give you the skills and confidence to maintain your own garden. www.beautiful-borders.co.uk

61

Business & IT

Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to adverts

Win a bottle of Bonville 2009 Vintage Champagne Cadman Fine Wines is an independent merchant specialising in sourcing unique and interesting wines from small producers and great vintages of iconic labels designed to tantalise your taste buds. Their range has something for every occasion, from superior everyday drinking to rare old vintages ideal for a celebration or gift. You can get advice on wines suitable for stocking the cellar for future enjoyment or even possible investment.

Stocks constantly change, so check their website regularly for new wines.

Fine Wine Services on offer with Cadman Fine Wines l An extensive range of rare and iconic fine wines l A core selection of handpicked wines from independent producers l Knowledgeable staff waiting to recommend and source your favourite wines l Overnight delivery within mainland UK, free for orders over ÂŁ100 l Worldwide delivery customised to your requirements l Tasting notes supplied with all wines For more details on their services and products call 0845 121 4011 or visit cadmanfinewines.co.uk

62

Cadman Fine Wines, Unit 6, The Woodyard,Castle Ashby, Northampton NN7 1LF Call 0845 121 4011 or send an e-mail to sales@cadmanfinewines.co.uk

Thinking of starting your own business?

Worried about how much tax you need to save?

Then Willow Edge Accountants are here to help with proactive and clear advice to assist you in all your tax affairs. With over 10 years of experience we can set you on the right path.

Please contact Caroline Overton to see how we can help your business. Call 07743 859 269 or email enquiries@willowedge.co.uk

WILLOWEDGE

Accountancy & Taxation www.willowedge.co.uk

Bookkeeping / Payroll / Tax Returns / CIS Scheme Services customised to suit individual businesses / clients Own office & accredited software used, saving costs for clients Free no-obligation chat available Contact Clare on 07968 292250 E: enquiries@cjbookkeeping.co.uk You can also visit our website for further information www.cjbookkeeping.co.uk

How to enter

Answer the following question: To which famous Champagne house did Bonville used to sell their grapes before changing to focus on their own quality product?

By email to takepart@villageemporium.co.uk and pop your answer in the subject box, providing telephone number and home address in the body of the email, or by post iCon Environmental Innovation Centre, Eastern Way, Daventry, NN11 0QB. Deadline for entries 1st April 2015.

Business & IT

Business & IT

Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to adverts

The nut at the end of the keyboard …

IT support staff not only need technology skills, they also need endless patience!

Tech support: Click on the ‘My Computer’ icon on the left of the screen.

Customer: Your left or my left?

Customer: Hi, good afternoon, this is Martha, I can’t print. Every time I try, it says ‘Can’t find printer.’

I’ve even lifted the printer over and placed it in front of the monitor, but the computer still says it can’t find it...

Customer: I have problems printing in red.

Tech support: Do you have a color printer?

Customer: Aaaah.....................thank you.

Tech support: What’s on your monitor now, ma’am?

Customer: A teddy bear my boyfriend bought for me at the carnival.

Customer: My keyboard is not working anymore.

Tech support: Are you sure it’s plugged into the computer?

Customer: No. I can’t get behind the computer..

Tech support: Pick up your keyboard and walk to the other side of the room.

Customer: OK Tech support: Did the keyboard come with you?

Customer: Yes Tech support: That means the keyboard is not plugged in. Is there another keyboard?

Customer: Yes, there’s another one here. Ah...that one does work.

Tech support: Your password is the small letter “a” as in apple, a capital letter V as in Victor, and the numbers 7274.

Customer: Is the 7274 in capital letters?

Customer: I can’t open Yahoo calender.

Tech support: Are you sure you used the right

64

password?

Customer: Yes, I’m sure. I saw my colleague do it.

Tech support: Can you tell me what the password was?

Customer: Yes, it was five stars.

Tech support: What anti-virus program do you use?

Customer: Hotmail.

Tech support: That’s not an anti-virus program..

Customer: Oh, sorry... Internet Explorer.

Customer: I have a huge problem. A friend has placed a screen saver on my computer, but every time I move the mouse, it disappears.

Tech support: *!~#^+* Tech support:How may I help you?

Customer: I’m writing my first e-mail.

Tech support: OK, and what seems to be the problem?

Customer: Well, I have the letter ‘a’ in the address, but how do I get the circle around it?

A woman customer called the Canon help desk with a problem with her printer.

Tech support: Are you running it under Windows?

Customer: “No, my desk is next to the door, but that’s a good point. The guy sitting in the cubicle next to me is under a window and his printer is working fine.”

Business & IT

www.villageemporium.co.uk • 01788 298 050

5 Twitter Tips To Help Your Business Thrive! ✔ Abide by the 80/20 rule at all times ✔ Get involved with twitter hashtag hours ✔ Learn how to use RSS feeds ✔ Utilise those important twitter lists ✔ Talk to people!

To find out how Green Umbrella can help your business call now on 01604 726758 or visit:

greenumbr3lla

juliadoherty

greenumbrellabiz

juliadohertygu

green umbrella

info@green-umbrella.biz

65

Business & IT

Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to adverts

Puzzled by Troublesome Technology? * Solutions to suit your pocket * Friendly, patient service * Free quotations * Helping you to help yourself * Odd job man for your tech * 25 Years IT experience

Services Home Tuition/Advice Laptop/PC Wifi/Broadband Photos Mobile Phones Hard Disk Recorders and much much more...

Hi, I’m Tim - your local Gadget Guy!

Need help? Call me on 01788 823759 Tel: 01788 823759 (Kilsby)

66

Mob: 07977 019147

Email: tim.banks@rienzo.co.uk

RTS

www.villageemporium.co.uk • 01788 298 050

FOR THOSE WHO

LOVE TO

SHOP

22 Individual & Unique shops a fully licenced tea room and ample free parking Shopping Village: 01327 349 508

www.heartoftheshires.co.uk

Northamptonshire’s hidden gem on the A5 at Weedon

67

Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to adverts

SIMPLY STUNNING PET & COUNTRY PHOTOGRAPHY

To book contact Tracey now on 07788 524204 or email tracey@barefootphotographics.co.uk www.barefootphotographics.co.uk CRB number 110100109983290

68

barefootphotographics