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Welcome to The Village Emporium March/April 2016 Well the daffodils were out in January, so let’s hope spring will still bring us fresh buds of growth and we can enjoy some seasonal colours and welcome lighter mornings and nights. Remember to change your clocks on March 27th and of course the same weekend is Easter. The Team at Village Emporium wish you and your families a very Happy Easter - take a look inside at how to make your own Easter Eggs! (Send us your pictures if you make some )
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Contents 4 Your garden 9 Your family 20 Look good, feel good 26 On the road
26 Your home 45 Business matters 50 Out & about 66 Whats On?
Features 6 March/April Gardening Tips 16 Addictive Fitbit 24 Why do we eat Chocolate eggs at Easter 28 The Smallest Room 33 Finding a good tradesman 34 The Art of Wallpaper 40 Fire Safety Tips 44 Organise your life 48 Geocaching on Holiday 54 Wardrobe Inbetweeners Court on 56 Bishops Your Doorstep 59 Shopping Vouchers 62 Travel In Style with SB2 70 A Good Read 72 A Drop of the Black Stuff
Brain teasers 8, 17, 46, 61
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March/April Gardening Tips The months of March and April signal the start of spring and hopefully warmer weather allowing us back into the garden to get busy preparing seed beds, sowing seeds, cutting back winter shrubs and generally tidying up around the garden.
March Order your seed potatoes as they will need time to chit before planting out. Leave them in a cool, bright room to encourage the eyes then plant later in the month, moulding up once planted will prevent frost damage and save a job later on. Choose a sunny position and plant onions and shallots in the second half of the month. Prepare seed beds and then you can sow sweet peas, beetroot, broad beans, leeks, peas and carrots. Look out for frosts and protect with fleece where new shoots appear, this also helps keep the pesky slugs at bay!! Sow wildflower seeds where you have poor soil, they encourage bees and butterflies, and add colour too.
Remove up to a third of stems back to old wood on forsythia and jasmine as soon as the flowers have faded, this will promote fresh new wood for next year. Keep on top of weeds, start feeding fish again and open the greenhouse and give it a good scrub with hot, soapy water.
April Daffodils are up (or may have come and gone in January!!) and trees start to blossom. April brings showers but with sunny days too, you can turn your attention to the lawn. Now is a good time to start laying turf, or prepare ground if you want to sow lawn seed. Lift and divide perennial plants now such as sedums, hostas and primroses after they have finished flowering. Plant herbaceous perennials and summer-flowering bulbs such as lilies, gladiolus and ranunculus into beds, borders and containers So get your forks, spades and rakes out and enjoy some fresh air and exercise as the season begins in earnest.
Complete the pruning of wisteria, dogwood (cornus), summer-flowering clematis and buddleia.
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The Addictive Fitbit Want to make sure you’re completing your 10,000 steps a day, or looking to improve your training? An activity tracker can help. The FitBit is probably the best known brand on the market, with several models to choose from: The entry level Zip, at around £50, tracks your steps, distance walked and calories burned. “So it’s a fancy pedometer then?” I hear you ask. Well, yes, basically, but it’s more responsive and you can sync it to your computer or smartphone to see your activity presented as a graph. This makes it much easier to monitor your activity levels over time and track you progress. The Zip also acts as a watch, and there are various other extras, such as the ability to log your food intake. Feel like you’re getting your full eight hours of sleep, but still feel tired? You might want to opt for One or Flex, which track your sleep as well as your activity. They also have silent alarms, to wake you up, but not your partner. One clips onto your clothing, while Flex is worn like a watch. There are some differences in what they offer – Flex doesn’t have a clock, for example. Charge is similar to Flex, in that you wear it like a watch, but it comes with some added extras, such as a clock. If your phone is nearby and it rings, the caller ID will come up on the Charge display. It also has a better battery life, of up to 10 days.
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Charge HR is designed for people who work out regularly, as it can recognise different exercises, and has an automatic heart-rate monitor to help maximise your training. Top of the range is Surge, at around £200. It’s been designed for people who are really serious about their sports performance, and want to monitor every aspect of their training. For instance, you can track the route you’re running using GPS. You can also control music and read texts that come through to your smartphone. So which one to go for? Well Zip is a great choice if you just want to check whether you’re walking those recommended 10,000 steps a day. If you cycle, run, or enjoy another sport, you’ll want to opt for a more advanced model. Now, a warning… It is possible to get ever so slightly obsessed with the FitBit. You can easily find yourself checking it hundreds of times a day, which can distract you from real life, and you can find yourself pushing ever harder, unnecessarily. On the positive side, it does encourage you to increase your activity levels and build up your fitness. Like so much in life, the key is moderation.
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On Their Bike for Charity Eight final year Event Management students from the University of Northampton have chosen to work with local Parent-Infant Partnership charity NorPIP on their biggest fundraiser of the year. In its 5th year, the event - giving the opportunity for cyclists aged 7 and over to experience exclusive access to cycle one of the World’s most famous race circuits; Silverstone - is hoping to be bigger and better than ever before. On Friday 25th March 2016, participants will have the opportunity to ride on the full Grand Prix circuit, and follow in the tracks of the likes of Lewis Hamilton and hundreds of motorsport legends. The event shall also feature a family fun-day in the Silverstone Wing with plenty to keep the family entertained during the bank holiday. The venue boasts a fantastic view of the track, allowing spectators to support their loved ones free of charge.
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The charity has welcomed the team of students: “Our partnership with the University of Northampton is a long standing one, and the students this year are working tirelessly to ensure the success of the event” said Louise Danielczuk, NorPIP’s Fundraising Coordinator. Last year’s bike ride raised record-breaking funds for the charity, all going directly towards the essential work NorPIP providing therapy to families in the Northamptonshire area. This year, the students hope to surpass this amount and assist NorPIP in continuing to offer these services. The cycle ride is open to anyone wearing a helmet over the age of 7, and under-14s must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets and further information are available online at www.norpipbikeride.wix.com/2016. You can also follow the event’s progress online either at NorPIP Bike Ride 2016 on Facebook, or follow @ norpipbikeride on Twitter.
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Christians to abstain from eating eggs during Lent. Since eggs are easier than many foods to preserve without refrigeration, they were often eaten to break the fast on Easter Sunday. So just when and where did Easter eggs turn chocolate? They first appeared in France and Germany in the 19th century. However, it was the famous John Cadbury right here in England who helped propel the chocolate egg into the mainstream in 1875. Cadbury’s first eggs were made out of dark chocolate but milk chocolate incarnations were launched in 1905 and soon became bestsellers.
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Simple Chocolate Button Egg.. Make your own Easter Eggs, It’s much easier than you think and you can add your own personal touch! Ingredients
For the egg 200g good-quality dark chocolate, plus a little extra for decorating (we used Green & Black’s 82%) To decorate 25g bag chocolate button 25g bag white chocolate button, with speckles Ribbon, approx 50 cm long Special equipment 2 chocolate egg moulds, clean flat pastry brush or small paintbrush
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1. Break the chocolate into pieces and gently melt in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water, making sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Stir until smooth, then take off the heat and leave until cool, but still runny. Spoon a quarter of the chocolate into one of the egg moulds and spread thickly over the inside with a flat pastry brush or paintbrush. Be sure to cover the sides well, as this makes it easier to join the edges. Check that the chocolate is even by holding the mould up to the light. Repeat with the other mould. Leave in a cool place to set, and then chill for 5 mins.
2. Re-warm the remaining chocolate and repeat the process for each side of the mould, saving about 1 tbsp of chocolate for later. Use a knife to scrape away any excess around the rim of the mould to give a clean, straight edge. Turn out each half onto a sheet of greaseproof paper, carefully pulling away the mould until it releases itself. 3. Place one half of the egg on its back (you can create a nest of scrunched greaseproof paper to stop it from rolling about). Warm the reserved chocolate and brush around the edge of the egg. Place the other half on top and press together. You can seal the join further by brushing with a little more chocolate and filling in any jagged edges or holes. Leave in a cool place to set firm. To decorate, use the paintbrush to dab a little chocolate on the backs of the chocolate buttons. Gently press them onto the egg. For the finishing touch, tie the ribbon around the middle to hide the join.
TIP: Putting the egg halves in the fridge once the chocolate has set makes it easier to add another layer of warm chocolate. Don’t be tempted to leave the moulds in the fridge any longer than necessary as condensation could cause the chocolate to discolour. Claire Hopkins @ lovemrsh. .... @ Delishkitchenrugby winner of Pride of Rugby Hospitality Business of the Year 2013 and 2014. Finalists 2015 Business Person of the Year , Business of the Year & Hospitalty business of the year
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The Smallest Room The loo, we’ve all got one, so here are some fun facts about what is probably the smallest room in your house. The god son of Queen Elizabeth I, James Harrington, invented the toilet in 1596. Whilst many associate Thomas Crapper with the creation his role was in increasing its popularity and inventing related items such as the ball cock. The average person will spend three whole years of their life sitting on the toilet.
There is a theme park and museum dedicated to the toilet in South Korea. The majority of people like their toilet paper to hang over the roll not under. Toilet brushes are manufactured using the same technology as artificial Christmas trees. The White House has 35 toilets.
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Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan and add the leeks. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until they are bright green, then stir in the rice. Add 2–3 tbsp of the hot stock and cook gently, stirring until the liquid is absorbed. Continue adding the stock, a little at a time, until the mixture is soupy and the grains of rice are tender but still have a slight bite. This will take about 20 minutes. Stir in the pesto and season to taste. Gently stir in the asparagus, carrots, peas and beans and cook for a few more minutes until the vegetables are heated through. Serve in heated soup plates and scatter over the pine nuts.
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Some people seem to be born more organised than the rest of us, but we can all develop habits that will make for a more organised and productive life. Here are five to consider. Write Things Down Don’t try to remember everything. From shopping lists or ideas for home decor, to important family or business dates, or goals you’d like to achieve - write them down! Do It Now The longer you wait to do something, the more difficult it will become. Putting in the effort to get things done as soon as possible will make your life less stressful and less demanding. Give Everything a Home Knowing where to find a thing saves time and frustration. Decide where things belong, label the space if necessary but NEVER designate a storage space as “miscellaneous!”
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Get Rid of Clutter Schedule regular clear outs to go through the items in your inbox, cupboards or drawers. Only keep things you really need and use, which will clear the way for greater creativity and productivity. Delegate Responsibilities Whether at home or work, delegate as much as you can. Organised people know how to share the load. No person can do everything, but everyone can do something. This is a great way to help others grow and develop too.
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Experience the Joy of geocaching on holiday My love of geocaching has given me the gift of discovering many different things all over the world that I would never have found if it was not for this sport. I will never forget a discovery called an “Earth Cache” on a secret path between Universal Studios and Islands Of Adventure in Florida. I followed the coordinates only to turn a corner and spot a HUGE slice of the Berlin wall, complete with the authentic plaque. I love my holidays, but I am not the sort of person to just sit on a beach, or by a pool (well, not for long!). Geocaching can certainly add the extra spice to any holiday. Whether you are looking for hidden boxes on the top of Snowdon (where they also have wifi!), or hunting for Tupperware in Central Park, New York or diving for hidden micro caches which are hidden within huge sea shells in the Carribean, it’s just a fantastic way to explore the world.
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In January, my husband and I embarked on a cruise around Dubai, and I was not disappointed by the geocaching opportunities. The first port was Khasab, Oman. Unless you book to go on a dolphin cruise, then there was not much else to do in this small town, so I fired up my iPhone and transferred the coordinates onto my GPS, and I headed out to the nearby mountain to find three geocaches. They were all very similar discoveries, but the views were incredible, and so were the random mountain goats! The highlight of the holiday was visiting Muscat in Oman. We were here for two days. We spent time in the Souk and chilling out in the many cafés’s drinking Arabic coffee and trying the local cuisine. You soon get bored of people trying to sell you pashmina’s and Dubai Fridge magnets, so both hubby and I decided to find a few caches and see if we could explore the REAL Muscat. We found beautiful parks, free electric push bikes that the locals use (which was fun) and many quaint cafes
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off the beaten track. Geocaching in Muscat was the best part of the holiday (for me!), and we found seven geocaches. After a few finds in the blazing heat, my husband had decided that enough was enough and that we should head back to the cruise ship. I was keen to collect a few more, but his words “Julia, do you think it is wise to go heading out in the mountains, in the Arab country, on your own, looking for hidden boxes?” – he had a point!
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TASTY AND SEASONAL FOOD THIS SPRING 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 Ferguson’s team are welcoming an ever growing customer base to their restaurant and rewarding them with a frequently changing, seasonal menu. Fergusons regularly holds special events throughout the year such as cooking classes, demo days, jazz evenings and wine tastings. A great event is their regular cooking demo’s on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 12 -2pm. But be sure to book to avoid disappointment. Follow us on facebook for all up to date events David is regularly invited on stage to share his cooking tips with food lovers in the regions, you can see him at Towcester Food Festival on 11th June, Ragley Hall Food Festival on 12th June and Kelmarsh Great British Food Festival on 24th July. Visit Ferguson’s website or sign up online for our newsletter.
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Wardrobe Inbetweeners The guide to inter-seasonal dressing...
Our weather is chaotic and unpredictable where we can have winter rays of sunshine and snow on the ground in March! No wonder we are left wondering just what on earth to wear. We have highlighted a few key points to remember when it comes to transitional dressing. Pick out what we would describe as core Items such as below.
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The shirt is really big news this season which is great because they are perfectly adaptable. The shirt is always a good combination with a skirt for a workwear look or teamed together with jeans at the weekend. Think about how you wear it, roll back the sleeves and wear open over a tee or button straight up to the neck, layer with any weight of knitwear. A real building block of an item to fit into anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wardrobe, anytime!
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Poncho
Such a go-to piece for the unpredictable Spring weather. They will always deliver that chic and feminine finish over jeans and a shirt or poloneck. This Spring we see the jersey poncho hit our rails from A Postcard from Brighton and the lighter gauge knit version with tassels from St Tropez.
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The Closet stocks “excess” clothing from High Street stores - M&S, Dorothy Perkins, Wallis and many more. 2 Bishops Court, Daventry NN11 4NP
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Pop to the Shops, Come and visit Bishops Court, Daventry It’s free to park!
The Shop Around The Corner Eat in or take away, Open 8.30am-4.00pm Warm and Welcoming friendly team. Everything Homemade, locally sourced produce. The Best Breakfast Wonderful selection of Leaf Teas & Nespresso Coffee. Free delivery to town centre Businesses. Mouth watering Cakes, Slices and Scones Child and Wheelchair Friendly 5 Star Hygiene rating Private Function Hire
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Stockists of Jellycat, Willow Tree, Terramundi, Joma, Indulgence, Root, Despesche and so much more. RANGES TO SUIT Weddings, Christenings, birthdays, house and home and gifts for men and women. Ideal gifts for babies and children. Wide selection of cards, wrapping and gift bags for all occasions
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Pop to the shops…. It’s so easy. Celebrating success in Bishops Court, the independent traders who are here to remind you to Keep Local Local! With free car parking in abundance in Daventry it’s the perfect place to “pop to the shops”. No- one has ever said that you can spend hours shopping and browsing in Daventry? But there are amazing shops and you can generally find a gift or a service to fit the need. Park in Primrose Hill car park and it’s a short stroll to Bishops Court where you can find independent businesses with skilled business owners who know their trade. Now in its fourth year The Closet stocks “excess” stock from High Street stores, such as M&S, Dorothy Perkins, Wallis and many more. They also stock gorgeous Italian tops. They offer discounted prices in sizes 8-30, so there is something for everyone. Looking good for less is their motto and you won’t be disappointed in the ever changing stock and lovely window dressings to keep you in ladies clothing throughout the year.
Prezzence has been open in the Courtyard for
ten years. Specialising in gifts for all occasions, from wedding to baby, home to personal gifts, this really is a shop with a huge offering of eclectic gifts for all the family. Complete the gift with a choice from the wide range of cards, wrapping and bags to make it one stop shop for gifts. A real treasure trove and one not to be missed.
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Bishops Court Cobblers has been open for
just over 10 years & Darren has over 25 years’ experience in the shoe repairing industry. He also cuts, keys, fits watch batteries, engraves trophies and gifts and can cut a tag for your pet. Bishops Court Cobblers also offers a wide range of laces, polishes and insoles, everything to keep your shoes in great condition. But did you know? There are a wide range of silver ware gifts for dads, christenings and special occasions to which you can add the perfect touch of a personal message.
Patt Stock has been practicing NST full time
now since 2003, helping people from all walks of life rediscover their health and happiness through Bowen. Here at Patt Stock , it’s not only NST and Bowen therapy, there is also a wide range of different Complementary therapies available. In the late 1950s, Tom Bowen, an Australian osteopath, discovered that the sacrum, coccyx, cranium, and temporomandibular joint complex and the dural membrane of the spine formed a critically functioning unit in the body. Disruption to this unit resulted in ill health. But what is Bowen? It sets the scene for the body to heal itself. Unlike many other hands-on therapies, Bowen does not attempt to force change. Rather, through gentle finger and thumb movements it asks the body to recognise and make the changes necessary to bring it back to physiological equilibrium. If you are looking for relaxation and looking to be pampered, then Claws is the place to go. Claws is situated within the beautiful courtyard of Bishops Court in the centre of Daventry in
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Out and about Northamptonshire , there is able parking nearby and we are just a few minutes walk from the town centre. Claws knows how important it is to look and feel good and that’s why they train all their staff to the highest standards by using some of the finest products available on the market, names such as Jessica, St Tropez, Dermalogica, Blink and Go are just a few. Their ambition and drive is to make all of their customers feel special and feel beautiful within.
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Shop around the Corner. A lady can never
have enough handbags, and this shop will not disappoint. With an amazing range of bags and purses and new stock coming in on a regular basis there are colours and styles to suit all. But not just bags, plenty of lovely dress and sterling silver jewellery, bath treats and crystals. If you’ve not been in here yet, remember to take your voucher for 25% discount on sterling silver jewellery. And to complement your shopping experience, the Courtyard Café is open for breakfast from 8.30am. Everything is home- made from carefully selected local produce, There is a lunch menu changed daily to reflect the seasons and a regular menu available every day with choices of scrummy homemade cakes, slices and scones. They have an eclectic selection of leaf teas and tisanes and Nespresso and Cafetiere coffee. The Café is child and wheelchair friendly and kids will love the Roskilly ice cream and thoughtful childrens lunches. Affectionally known as Daventry’s Hidden Gem, we think everyone should pop in.
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Come to The Barn for a warm welcome A perfect place to meet friends and family, or just by yourself. Relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings, set in the heart of the country, but only a mile from the A5. Normal opening times 10-5pm, 7 days a week
Roasted Asparagus with Crispy Prosciutto and Poached Egg Ingredients Serves 4 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided 4 thin prosciutto slices, thinly sliced crosswise 20 asparagus spears, trimmed 2oz piece Parmesan cheese, shaved into strips 1 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
Serving breakfast, morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and of course cakes!
Call us on: 01327 349911 email us at: eat@thebarnrestaurant.net See our web-site: www.thebarnrestaurant.net
Visit us at: The Old Dairy Farm, Upper Stowe, Northamptonshire, NN7 4SH
The Old Dairy Farm Centre is home to a range of independent shops.
Free Parking, Free WiFi
Instructions Heat 2 teaspoons oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add prosciutto; sautÊ until almost crisp, about 1 minute. Transfer to paper towels. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil. Toss asparagus on sheet with remaining oil, then arrange close together. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until tender, about 12 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over; roast until melted, about 5 minutes. Divide among 4 plates. Cover to keep warm. Meanwhile, pour enough water into large skillet to reach depth of 2 inches. Add 1 teaspoon salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium. Crack 4 eggs, 1 at a time, into simmering water. Cook until whites are set but yolks are still soft, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, gently transfer 1 egg on top of asparagus spears on each plate. Sprinkle each serving with prosciutto and thyme. Season with salt and pepper; serve.
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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
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Sunday 23rd March at Walton Hall, Wellesbourne. Sunday 3rd April at Whately Hall Hotel, Banbury. Sunday 17th April at Wroxall Abbey Estate, Wroxall near Warwick.
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
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Travel in style with SB2 SB2 Campers is a family run business renting out campervans for self-drive hire. The campers are available for holidays, short breaks and festivals. When hiring a camper you have a choice of going back in time, taking things nice and slow, in their iconic VW Baywindow, travelling in classic 80s style in their VW T25 or getting away with all mod-cons in their Renault Trafic. With all their campers all you need to bring is your food and bedding as all the necessary cooking equipment, utensils, crockery and cutlery are already aboard. All their campers sleep four but if you need even more space they also have drive-away awnings, which include an inner tent, available. Additionally they have toilet tents and bike racks.
SB2 Campers are based in Shawell, near Lutterworth with easy access to the M1, M6 and A5, giving great freedom to drive off in any direction and start enjoying your holiday straightaway. SB2 Campers also offer a bespoke conversion service, converting the vehicle of your choice into a campervan, day van or sports van. Again please contact Steve with any questions you have.
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Included in the hire cost is insurance for one driver aged 25-70 and RAC cover. Hire periods are very flexible, just call Steve on 07789 690242 or email Steve@ sb2campers.co.uk to discuss your requirements or ask any questions.
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25% Discount on take away menu Evening Buffet
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday
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1 The Square, Dunchurch, Rugby, CV22 6NS Tel: 01788 819141 / 811851
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Wonderful food and hospitality in historic surroundings infused with modern luxury Opening times: Mon - Thur 5.30pm - 11.30pm, Fri - Sat 5.30pm - midnight Sunday lunch (buffet only) 12.15pm - 3.30pm, Sunday evening 6pm - 11pm FULLY LICENCED & AIR CONDITIONED
“The food looked and smelt amazing and tasted even better! We agreed it was the best Indian cuisine we had ever sampled.”
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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 6th March Book Now - see our website for details
Easter Weekend — 25th - 28th March Food served Monday - Saturday 12 - 14.30 & 18.00 - 21.30 & Sunday 12 - 21.00
01327 311815
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Win a Half Day Course at Green Acres Farm Green Acres Farm in Daventry now have a new training kitchen fitted which they will be using for new culinary courses which include – Basic Cookery Skills, An Introduction to Bread Making and Artisan Bread Making. Plus Basket Making Courses. Up to 8 people at one time.
To win answer the following question... What ingredient makes bread rise? The winner will be selected from all correct answers on 12th April 2016 How to enter
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.
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DELISH KITCHEN Sunday Brunch Starting March 2016
BOOK YOUR TABLE FOR MOTHERS DAY 06-03-16 11a Bank Street Rugby CV21 2QE
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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/ 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 café is run by volunteers. A wide range of teas, coffees & lovely cakes.
Nether Heyford Village Hall
Available for club meetings, parties, weddings, business meetings. Modern kitchen, disabled friendly. To book please call 07849356618
Adult Learning Classes
Every week in Northamptonshire, Please go to www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/ adultlearning to see our range of courses
Regular Events Fridays Fortnightly Friday Café - Greenacres Farm Rural Enterprise,
Catesby Road, Staverton, NN11 6JP. Starting 11th March, 25th March, 8th April, 22nd April.
Long Buckby Village Market – 9am – 11am
Long Buckby Community Centre NN6 7QB. 3rd March – Mothers Day. 10th March - Original art and papercraft. 17th and 24th March. Easter cards, gifts, cakes 31st March Free childrens half term activities. 7th April - Free children’s Half Term activities . 14th April - £1 Event. 21st April - Baby and Toddler Special. 28th April - Spring Event
Events Saturday 5th March Willoughby Jumble Sale –
Willoughby Village Hall. Doors open 2pm, refreshments & cake stall. Lots of bargains to be had. Entrance 20p. Jumble to be dropped off from 9.30am
Saturday 5th March Jumble Sale - Newnham Village Hall. 2 – 3.30pm. Entrance 20p. Included with the usual stalls will good quality bric-a-brac and nearly new clothes, a cake stall & teas.
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Saturday 12th March Bryan Shaw Memorial Concert - St. Margaret’s Church,
Crick, NN6 7TP, starting at 7pm .This is a one-off chance to see pupils, past & present, of Leicester Grammar School performing in memory of their muchloved teacher, Bryan Shaw. Bryan’s father was once the organist at St. Margaret’s. Some of the ex-pupils are now professional musicians and it promises to be a wonderful evening. ADMISSION FREE but donations will be split between Cancer Research UK and the Church.
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First Thursday each month Grandborough Farmers Market Thursday 3rd March and
7th April Held in St Peters Church from 10.00am – 12.30pm. Come along & enjoy the lively atmosphere of our market & purchase locally produced food from our stallholders. Greenacres homemade items and seasonal vegetables produced on their farm, Manx Loaghtan lamb, Dexter beef, fish, cheese, large selection of meat & fruit pies, honey, jam/pickles, bread & 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 cheese scones, sausage rolls or bacon rolls.
Kelmarsh Hall. Gardens & tea room will be open from 11am - 3pm for the annual Spring Walk, giving visitors the chance to see the gardens coming back to life. A nature trail will encourage children to explore & understand the world around them. Admission is £3.50 for adults or £2 for children aged 5 to 14 (under 5’s free) The Easter weekend is Kelmarsh Country Fair, an action-packed showcase of country life. www.kelmarshcountryshow. co.uk.
If you are organising a charity or community event, then let us know so we can publicise it for you.
Sunday 6th March Spring Walk at Kelmarsh Hall - See Gardens Coming to Life.
Just email info@villageemporium.co.uk by 6th April for events in May/ June 2016.
Shake off the winter blues with a stroll around the Grade II* listed gardens at
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Monday 14th March Easter Bingo - Galanos House,
Southam, Banbury Road, Southam CV47 2BL, for service people past & present & their families. Eyes down at 7.30pm, bar open & refreshments, lots of prizes. 01926 812185
theft of all the copper off the roof. Please do come & support not only the artist, the exhibition but also Fawsley Church
Saturday 19th March Crick Village Market – at Crick
Primary School, 10.00am - 12.00am. Twenty plus stalls covering home produced products, including breads, cakes, meats, jams and chutneys. Gifts, jewellery and cards. Free entry for shoppers, with cafe. The Mobile Library will be in the car park 10.15am - 11.30am.
Saturday 16th April Crick Village Market – at Crick
Primary School, 10.00am to 12.00am. Twenty plus stalls covering home produced products, including breads, cakes, meats, jams & chutneys. Gifts, jewellery & cards. Free entry for shoppers, with cafe. The Mobile Library will be in the car park 10.15am to 11.30am.
Saturday 30th April Car Boot Sale – Daventry Country Park. Sellers set up 8.30am-9.30am & buyers welcome from 9.45am. Entry fee for car/small van is £5 and transit size vehicle £10. The parks café and toilets are situated near the visitor centre. Call 07879035535 or email friendsofdcp@ gmail.com
Friday 13th – Saturday 14th May Tudor Rose Woodturners Show - The Leisure Centre, Lodge Monday 2nd May Beatrix Potter Children’s Fayre St Luke’s Church, Kislingbury -
celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Beatrix Potter. Themed stalls and games for all the family. 2pm – 4.30pm. In aid of new heating boiler fund for St Luke’s Church.
Road, Daventry, NN11 4FP. Free Entry. The show is now in its 7th year, featuring woodturning demonstrations & club competitions between woodturning clubs. We have guests demonstrating how to produce many varied wooden items. There are many leading name suppliers selling tools, wood & many associated woodturning products. Raffle, with many prizes & free parking. The show is open from 10am - 4.30pm. Tudor Rose Woodturners meet at the Community Centre, Ashby Road, Daventry, NN11OQE on every 2nd and 4th Thursday evening in each month. Please see www.tudor-roseturners.co.uk for events calendar & more information.
Saturday 11th – Sunday 12th June Towcester Food Festival – to
Saturday 30th April – Sunday 1st May Dodford Art Exhibition Dodford Village Hall NN7 4SY. 10.00am – 4.00pm on each day. An annual event exhibiting local artists works, proceeds to charity. Free parking, disabled access, assistance dogs welcomed & teas served. £1 admission. 50p for exhibition guides. This year the recipient will be Fawsley Church roof repairs following
Saturday 7th May Daventry Vegfest 2016 at
The Methodist Church, Golding Close, Daventry NN11 4FB. 9.30am - 3.00pm. Food tasting, recipes, advice and information, refreshments and lunches, cruelty-free stalls. In support of National Vegetarian Week.Please contact Daventry & Rugby Area Vegetarians and Vegans for further details. Facebook/daventryvegetarians www. daventryvegetarians.btck.co.uk
be held at Towcester Racecourse, now in its 3rd year it is a great family occasion with over a 100 food and drink stalls, a food market, children’s circus, petting farm and pony rides plus many more …. Visit www.towcesterfoodfestival.co.uk for more info
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Roast Rump of Lamb with a White Onion Sauce Serves 4 Shopping List 2 x 8oz-10oz rump of lamb 2 sprigs of rosemary 1 bulb of garlic 2 sticks of celery – cut into large chunks 2 carrots – peeled and roughly chopped 2 onions – peeled and roughly chopped 2 bay leaves Olive oil Salt & pepper Sauce 2 onions – peeled, quartered and sliced Salt & pepper 4 x cloves ½ pint of milk 2 tsp cornflour mixed with 1 tbsp of water to make a paste 30g butter METHOD To prepare the lamb cut the garlic in half. Strip some rosemary from stem and add to bowl with the 2 lamb rumps, bay leaves, olive oil and salt and pepper. Clingfilm and store in the fridge for 2 hours. Peel and dice the vegetables, dress with olive oil, place on a baking tray and roast for 15-20 minutes at 180o C
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After 20 minutes move vegetables to the edge of the roasting tray and place the lamb in the centre skin side up, include all the vegetables and garlic. Roast for between 20 and 30 minutes depending how you like your lamb cooked. ( if you have a digital temperature probe – rare will be 45o C/Med/ Rare 50o C / Med 55o C). Remove from the oven. Cover meat with foil and allow meat to rest for 15 minutes while you make the sauce. To make the Sauce Sweat the onions with the butter, cloves and bay leaves without colouring on a low heat for 10 minutes. Then remove the cloves, add the milk and cornflour mix. Bring to the boil, stirring regularly. Simmer until thickened. Correct seasoning to your taste with salt and pepper. To serve remove the bay leaves and pour sauce into a jug, carve the lamb and serve with the roasted vegetables. This can be accompanied by roast, mash or new potatoes. Served with a nice cold glass of Chardonnay and enjoy. Perfect for my mummy on Mothers’ Day or to celebrate Easter. Darren Hill….. The Countryman, Staverton 01327 311815 www.thecountrymanstaverton.co.uk
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Green Green Acres Rural Enterprise Centre Rural offersCentre informal educational opportunities for young people to learn Acres Rural Enterprise offers informal educa�onal Green Acres Enterprise Centre offers informal educa�onal to grow and cookfor their own food. We work with schools to ensure that their youngown people stay engaged with opportuni�es young people to learn to grow and cook food opportuni�es for young people to learn to healthy grow and cook their own food their education and develop a work ethic and lifestyle. We with schools toserves ensure that people stay engaged with We work with schools to young ensure thatfood young people stay engaged Ourwork fortnightly Friday Café homecooked delicious including light lunches, cakeswith and their educa�on and develop a work ethicaand aMarch healthy lifestyle refreshment made and served and by our students. 11th onwards 2 weeks). their educa�on develop work ethic and a (every healthy lifestyle Rural Enterprise Centre ❘ Green Acres Farm ❘ Catesby ❘ Daventry ❘ Northants ❘ NN11 6JP Rural Enterprise Centre ❘ Green AcresRoad Farm❘ ❘Staverton Catesby Road ❘ Staverton ❘ Daventry ❘ Northants ❘ NN11 6JP
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Feature
A Good Read The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan Growing up in a typical English town this novel made a huge impact on me when I first read it. The colourful characters seem such a world apart from what I was familiar with and yet it is a story about all of our lives and a woman’s relationship with her mother.
In 1949 four Chinese immigrant women in San Francisco agree to meet up each week to play mah-jong, calling themselves the Joy Luck Club. Here they discuss the lives they left behind in China and the dreams and hopes they have for their daughters as they embark on their new lives in America. Whilst not strictly speaking short stories, each chapter tells a different aspect of their lives. The first half of the book tells of the lives of the women in the Joy Luck Club. We learn of their lives in China. AnMei Hsu whose mother left her to become a concubine to a rich merchant and Lindo Jeng who was forced to marry someone she didn’t love. We then learn of their daughters and their new lives growing up in America, in a culture that seems alien to the world their mothers are describing. Here lies the clash of cultures which leads to friction between mother and daughter. The older generation feel as if they are losing their daughters to American culture and the younger generation do not feel as if anything their mothers talk about is relevant to their lives. Sound familiar? You don’t need to be a Chinese immigrant or growing up in America to relate to the universal themes that Tan weaves into her debut novel. It is about learning to understand the people that fill our lives and accepting that they only have our best interests at heart. It is about learning that our parents too are real people, arriving in the present through a series of events that have shaped them and made us who we are too.
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Emily Feather and the Enchanted Door by Holly Webb
Have you ever felt as if you just don’t fit in? Where even your own family seems different to you? This is how ten-year-old Emily Feather feels. She looks different to her siblings with her dark hair. It is true that everyone looks a bit different (even her older twin sisters aren’t identical) but Emily just can’t shake the feeling that there is something about her that sets her apart from the rest of the family. Her best friend Rachel points out that she is the only one not named after a bird, but surely there is more to it than that? Emily lives in an unusual house. Her dad, Ash, is an author, writing fantasy books. The house seems as if it could have come straight out of one of his books. Her room is in the old attic at the top of a rickety flight of stairs, with ornately carved mirrors on the landing. Sometimes it even feels as if the walls have moved: but that would be silly as Emily knows that can’t happen. One day she is passing one of the mirrors and sees a strange reflection in it. A girl with green skin is staring back at her and that is just the start of a series of events that will completely change Emily’s life. It turns out that she was right. She IS different from the rest of her family, but not in any way she could have possibly imagined. Holly Webb is better known for her novels books about animals and has written over 90 books for children. However this book, the first in a new magical series, shows that she is just as adept at writing about fantasy worlds. Aimed at readers aged 8+ this is a lovely introduction to traditional fairy mythology. It does take a while to get going and the titular enchanted door doesn’t appear until the final quarter of the book. This is clearly intended to introduce the reader to Emily’s world which is then explored in future books.
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Saturday 16th April 2016 Staverton Park County Suite 7pm for 7:30 Meal Carriages at 1.00am 3 Course Meal Live Band, Music and Charity Auction £40 Per Person, Tables of 10 Available Dress Code: Black Tie and Ball Gowns In aid of
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A Drop of the Black Stuff March 17th is St Patrick’s Day - a celebration of all things Irish - and people around Ireland and throughout the world will commemorate it with a pint or two of Guinness, Ireland’s unofficial national intoxicant, with more than a 25% share of the beer market. Arthur Guinness founded the brewery that makes the famous drink. Born in 1725 in County Kildare, Arthur inherited £100 at the age of 27 from his godfather, and three years later he set up business as a brewer. In 1759 he signed a 9,000 year lease on a disused brewery in St James Gate, Dublin where he began brewing porter and ale. Porter is a dark, well-hopped beer made from brown malt. Its history is closely intertwined with that of stout, a term which originally referred to a beer’s strength but which now refers to the drink’s body and colour. Today’s Guinness is a dry stout available in a number of variants and strengths, including Guinness Draught, Guinness Original/Extra Stout, Guinness Foreign Extra Stout, Guinness Special Export Stout and Guinness Bitter. It is nicknamed ‘the black stuff’ on account of its dark colour, although it is actually a very dark shade of ruby! Now brewed in 60 countries and available in over 120, the first Guinness export was to England in 1769, and by 1824 it had become a worldwide brand. Sales soared from 350,000 barrels in 1868 to over a million eighteen years later. However, by the 1970s sales were in decline and the company
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decided to make Guinness Extra Stout ‘more drinkable’, resulting in a brand re-launch in 1981 with pale malt being used for the first time. Contemporary Guinness Draught and Extra Light Stout are weaker than their 19th Century counterpart, with Foreign Extra Stout and Special Export being closer to the original in character. Modern Guinness has a burnt flavour and is famous for its smoothness and thick, creamy head. The production of Guinness continues to change with the times. In November last year the company announced plans to make their beer suitable for vegetarians and vegans by the end of 2016, through the introduction of a new filtration process that will avoid the need to use isinglass from fish bladders. Claims have been made in the past that Guinness can benefit the heart by helping to prevent harmful deposit build-up on artery walls. It has also been described as a ‘meal in a glass’, and at 198 calories per pint, has slightly fewer calories than skimmed milk, orange juice and most other light beers. So, I wish you a happy St Patrick’s Day, filled with friends, fun, smiles and a drop of the black stuff.
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11- 12th June 2016
TOWCESTER FOOD FESTIVAL An event not to be missed!
By promoting your company in the Towcester Food Festival guide your business will be seen by over 20,000 people from as little as £100 + vat. Now in it’s third year this is a hugely successful event for the whole family. The guide provides comprehensive information to all the demonstrations, workshops and exhibitors at the event, along with businesses looking to engage with the local community. Visitors come from far and wide to enjoy the festival – so be sure you’re in it. Space is very limited.
Check out our website to see last years guide. www.villageemporium.co.uk /towcesterfoodfestival
And new for 2016…
In November we are proud to be supporting The Northampton Winter Food Festival at The County Ground, Northampton, on November 12th and 13th, by providing their show guide. Call us for details on how we can help Deliver Local Business to Local People.
Ali, Clare and Sue 01788 298050
Over 100 food & drink stalls, a food market, children’s circus, petting farm & pony rides + many other attractions One of the most prestigious Food Festivals in the country Demonstrations from some of the country’s leading chefs 20,000 copies printed and distributed in May to homes and businesses in Towcester and South Northants, including 5,000 copies for festival entrants EMPORIUM PUBLICATIONS Icon Environmental Innovation Centre, Eastern Way Daventry, Northants NN11 0QB
Call us on 01788 298050 Email: info@ villageemporium.co.uk
ps. find out more about the festival at www.towcesterfoodfestival.co.uk
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To book contact Tracey now on 07788 524204 or email tracey@barefootphotographics.co.uk www.barefootphotographics.co.uk CRB number 110100109983290
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