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Your garden
43 Out & about
13 Your home
62 Whats on?
30 Your family
64 Look good, feel good
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Features 8 Say it with flowers! 12 Village life 38 Getting ready for the next 41
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46 British food fortnight 54 Vintage 40s canal event celebrates tenth year 60 Taking care of children’s eyes from an early age 66 It’s all Winston’s fault 64 Sheaf Street Health Store sponsors triathlon
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‘Say it with flowers’! Have you ever thought that a simple bunch of flowers could carry a coded message? We give different flowers for different reasons at different moments in time, for a whole variety of reasons which often cannot be said; but flowers can say it all with beauty and with grace… I often get asked to include a specific flower into a bouquet or buttonhole, particularly when creating wedding flowers or celebration flowers. From the simplicity of a single blue forget-me-not to the overwhelming beauty of blousy peonies, our relationship with flowers can help us express emotions and help us communicate through them. Flowers can be so evocative – the ‘heady’ scent and mix of colours in a simple bunch of sweet peas can immediately transport us to a perpetually sunny summer in a traditional English garden!! No wonder, then, in the Language of Flowers sweet peas promise ‘Pure and Delicate Pleasures’. For thousands of years in every culture around the world meaning has been attributed to flowers and helps us remain connected with our ancestor’s deep-rooted familiarity with nature – something which has sadly been lost through our cosmopolitan modern life. I love the work of florist and grower, Shane Connolly, who designed the flowers for the 2011 wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Kate’s bouquet was filled with Lily of the Valley for Trustworthy, Sweet William for Gallantry, Myrtle for Love and Marriage with Ivy for Fidelity. Shane’s new book ‘Discovering the Meaning of Flowers’ explores floral symbolism and the study of – Floriography. He tells us that the language of flowers
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was ‘discovered’ in Turkey, at the Ottoman Court, when an Englishwoman came across a system of messages sent between the concubines in the Sultan’s harem. They exchanged decorated boxes containing single flowers which each carried a special meaning, to pass on information to each other under the noses of the Sultan’s guards. Lady Montagu immediately sent similar boxes to her friends with written decoding instructions and since then the seed was sown! Who would have thought that flowers could carry secret codes? Floriography soon blossomed alongside the growing passion for plants and plant hunting, and flowers were used widely to express emotions and feelings at a time when strict Victorian etiquette frowned upon open communication! Discrete exchanges of little flower posies, ‘nosegays’ or ‘tussie mussies’ carried many hidden meanings… Daisies for Innocence and Simplicity, Cow parsley for Fantasy, Majoram flowers for Blushes and Happiness, a Rose says I Love You, with a single Rose Leaf to ask Can I hope? To decline an unwanted proposal a single striped Garden Pink is a blunt Refusal Verbena says Endless Regret… I weep for you, but a beautiful Geranium symbolizes Friendship. I obviously need to be more careful I’m not breaking ‘The Official Secrets Act’ with my bouquets!! Happy Flowers! Sue x
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Across 1 Assault, strike (6) 5 Detritus, scrapings (6) 8 Jane Austen novel (4) 9 Observer, eyewitness (8) 10 Sang The Scientist, and Fix You (8) 11 Message, missive (4) 12 Hurt, injured (6) 14 Freezer (6) 16 Fried or poached ____ (4) 18 Approximate judgement (8) 20 Eleventh month (8) 21 Drop, nip (4) 22 Scant, skimpy (6) 23 Screened, sheltered (6)
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Village life – wake up it’s a beautiful morning! Appreciation
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Ever stopped to consider your own luck? Your good fortune at being so blessed as to have been born, or to have moved, into a village? If you looked out of your bedroom window this morning you would have seen the bright blue sky with the sun streaming through the clouds. You would have seen flowers swaying in the cool breeze. You would have heard the birds singing, the sheep bleating, and the bees buzzing. It could be any historic time - for here time stands still. Open your front door, breathe in that fresh air and smile. Appreciate village life.
Finishing your letter you can take the short walk to your village post box. It may take you no longer than five minutes, but in those five minutes you are sure to exchange pleasantries with your cheery neighbours. Some of you will be able to buy all your meat from the village butcher who gives you such a lot for your money. If that is not possible, then hopping into the car to take a drive there can offer lovely scenic views to admire. It may be practical to share lifts with neighbours to make a little outing to a slightly larger village nearby. You may be able to collect your cheeses from the local farm shop. Then, as locals often do, you could pick up your eggs from your kindly neighbour, who keeps chickens, continuing an age old tradition. Who would have thought living in a village would be so convenient?
Dedication To feel purpose each day you must dedicate yourself to a useful task, preferably also an enjoyable task. Living in a village inspires that feeling of time standing still. What better way to embrace this leisured pace of life than sitting down with a piping hot mug of tea, and writing your good friend a letter? Switch off from social media for a while and just write. Imagine the smile on that lovely lady’s face when she reads your handwritten letter. Dedicate yourself to this gentler pace of life you will find in a village.
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Contentment Taking all the positives into account you cannot fail to be contented and happy to live forever in a village. It is a sort of bubble but that is no bad thing. It feels safe here. Please always remember: the grass is often brown or non-existent on the other side.
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Recipe
Slow braised pork shoulder with cider & root vegetables Method
Serves 4
Shopping list
900g diced pork shoulder 2 onions, sliced 2 celery sticks, roughly chopped 2 parsnips, diced 2 carrots, diced 1 swede, diced 2 bay leaves 1 tbsp plain flour 2 tbsp olive oil Salt & pepper 330ml bottle of cider 800ml chicken stock
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Heat the oven to 180˚C/160 ˚C fan/ gas mark 4 Heat the oil in large lidded flameproof casserole dish and brown the meat in batches. Set aside. Fry the vegetables with the bay leaves until golden brown, sprinkle in the flour, stir well and add the pork and juices. Add the cider and chicken stock, season and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook in the oven for 2 hours or until the meat is tender. Enjoy with fresh parsley, creamy mash and green beans.
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Recipe
Beetroot Chocolate Brownies These little beauties are moist and have a deep richness of velvety chocolate that melt in the mouth with each bite
Serves Makes 8 RELAXED 3
NUTS
Prep & Cooking Time 50 minutes
GLUTEN FREE
Cashew dressing Actions coleslaw Ingredients 25g raw almonds, whole or ground
Serves 250g4cooked beetroot, chopped 65g almond or buckwheat flour Mayonnaise 2 tsp baking powder
200g pre-soaked cashews nuts 50g raw cacao powder 100ml of fresh water 6 tsp of Orgran substitute 1 x tablespoon of egg apple cider vinegar 1 x teaspoon of dijon mustard 6 tsp of water 1 x teaspoon agave nectar zero to stevia Salt60g andtriple pepper taste 60g coconut or agave syrup
You will need a 25 x 30cm baking tray lined with baking parchment. Alternatively 100g you can make them asonion, muffinsthinly in a muffin red or white slicedtin.
100g carrots, grated 1 x apple, grated or shredded
Heat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/350°F.
Place the almonds in a food processor and blend until finely ground.
Method
Add the beetroot process it is almostinto a puree but with little mix • and Add all theuntil ingredients a large bowla and texture.
up with your hands
1/2 the mayonnaise mixture and mix Blend in flour,• bakingAdd powder and cashew raw cocoa powder up aiming to coat all the coleslaw.
In a bowl make to of replace 3 eggs. Orgranasneeds 2 • up the Useegg thesubstitute other 1/2 the mayonnaise a topping tsp per egg. So measure out 6 tsp Orgran and 6 tbsp water
or use it all on the coleslaw if you prefer a thicker
covering. In separate bowl combine the stevia, syrup and egg mixture and beat together Remove the nuts from the soaking water and place until smooth.
Method • • • •
Can use other nuts; in blender, can use nutri bullet Stir in beetroot mixture. brazils, almonds Initially add 50ml of water, have the rest available or even to add to get the right consistency Pour the mixture intopumpkin the baking tray or muffin cases and bake for 35 andit sunflower mix minutes. is firm in the centre but still a bit sticky by placing a Add apple cider vinegar, agave nectar, mustard and Ensure skewer in theworks middle.really well too.. seasoning cashews Blitz and keep adding water until you get a Allow to coolhowever, fully before eating. If cooked in a baking tray allow to are creamier and far mayonnaise consistency cool before cutting into squares. more luxurious.
Coleslaw
Serving Suggestion
200g white cabbage, shredded 200g red cabbage, shredded
Can keep more texture to the beetroot if you fancy a thicker texture These will keep for up to 5 days in a sealed container
Jen Adams 07970 748001 This is a great alternative to the usual salad, it’s a raw food option to help with your jen@jenadamsuk.com Note gutJen’s flora and a great lunch option when on a ‘nutrition focus day’ www. jenadamsuk.com jenadamsclinic Enjoy after lunch or dinner with a little dollop of creme frachie or have them for afternoon tea facebook: with
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Being active on your Facebook Business Page a few times a day is essential. Below is a daily checklist of the five main activities that we would recommend. (Although there are many more activities that you can do.) 1. Post a minimum of twice a day, when your network is online the most. (Check your insights to find out the best time to post.) Think about video or live streaming for maximum impact. 2. Check your posts from yesterday. Click on the people who have “liked” the post, and invite those to your page who have not yet given your business the thumbs up. 3. Check your notifications. Welcome new pages, reply to comments and messages. 4. “Like” a minimum of two other businesses each day, then click “page feed” and interact with the businesses for additional brand awareness (this technique works well for local businesses). 5. Share content that is trending today, the latest industry news, or information from your RSS feeds that you have set up in your social media dashboard. Ideally you should spend no more than 30 mins a day on Facebook. It is easy to get distracted on this platform, therefore we recommend downloading a Google Chrome extension called Newsfeed Burner. If any of these five tips seem confusing for you, then consider joining our coaching club from just £25 a month.
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DR RESH DIU OPENS NEW PRIVATE PRACTICE IN NORTHAMPTON
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PRINCIPAL DENTIST Cerec | Cosmetic | Implants | Sedation | InvisalignÂŽ Dr Resh Diu qualified in 1998 from University of Manchester. In 2004 he completed two-year postgraduate straightwire orthodontic course in Derbyshire. In 2006 he received a Diploma in Aesthetic Dentistry from the world renowned Rosenthal Institute at New York University followed in 2007 by a Masters Level in Aesthetic Dentistry from Perfect Smile Academy. In 2008 Resh completed the Hornbook Advanced Level Certificate in Occlusion and in 2010 completed the two year 1-2-1 Dental Implant Certificate at Sheffield University. From 2008 through to 2017 Resh has been awarded the Invisalign Platinum Elite Practitioner Status. Resh has delivered more than 100,000 Invisalign aligners and placed more than 2,000 dental implants. Resh spreads his time between his practices
in Daventry, Wellingborough and now in Northampton at The Private Dental Centre, as well as providing other surgeons with chair side training in both Invisalign and the placement and restoration of dental implants throughout the UK. He has a keen interest in complex multidisciplinary cases. All initial referrals to Resh are without charge to the patient, including photographs, and standard radiographs. Resh is happy to accept referrals for all aesthetic and dental implants cases and is keen to work with local practitioners to help develop their skills in both placement and restoring, he is more than happy to offer mentoring to such practitioners. Naturally referring practitioners are more than welcome to attend the practice with their patient at any stage of the planned treatment.
THE PRIVATE DENTAL CENTRE, 44 DERNGATE, NORTHAMPTON NN1 1UH resh.diu@44derngate.co.uk | www.44derngate.co.uk
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Getting ready for the next big adventure! Helping children settle in at secondary school As adults, it is easy for us to rationalise the scary move to a new school in context of our experience and say ‘it will all work out in the end’. However, for the child it is massive change so we need to be careful not to trivialise it. It can be a very stressful time and to help we need to recognise that.
What can you do to help in this situation for the first month or so?
Imagine if you were:
Focus on and discuss the positives such as trips and sports events.
Starting a new job with a lot more responsibility and longer hours. Your new job has different duties that you have not done before in a new workplace that is so huge you actually fear getting lost. Nothing in the new job is anything like the old one and you have no friends. Oh, and let’s not forget that your friends have heard that some of the older workers in your new workplace will put your head down the toilet and steal your money. For a child moving to secondary education not only is all this happening in their world but they are trying to deal with it with a variable emotional maturity level, a wild and often over active imagination and, horror of horrors, potentially the early stages of puberty.
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Practice the route to school and include ‘getting lost’ strategies such as spotting landmarks and the names of major roads.
Hand over some responsibility by asking them to create their own uniform list or get a little ahead in new subjects. This will generate some ownership of their new life. Listen, discuss and reassure, not just about the big things such as travel and lesson content but the small things as well. For an already worried 11-year-old realising they don’t know the right way to do their tie can be a huge issue. We know that this stress will pass in a few weeks but that is forever for a child. Empathy and positive attitude to the school will go a long way to helping your child settle in. Of course, if you find they don’t then you need to speak to the school but remember kids need time to adjust. Kevin Robinson , 13 Media Arts
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ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF COMMERCIAL FINANCE A series of FREE seminars introducing owners/managers of SME’s to new sources of Commercial Finance Hosted by
Business Finance Services Ltd Now selling quality used cars www.barbycarsales.co.uk
With guest speakers from 4 ‘Alternative’ Lenders
The next event will be held on Thursday 19th October at 3pm at the Doubletree Hilton, Stadium MK
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
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Anyone can take better photos
A few simple tips to help you get the most from your camera
A few simple tips Everyone takes lots more photos since mobile phone cameras have improved so much, but have you ever looked at yours and wished you could take better photos? Here’s a few simple tips to help, whether your camera is on your mobile phone, a compact camera or specialist DSLR Camera, like the one in the photographer is using above.
Landscape format is best for landscapes, make sure your horizon is level. Try portrait format photos for a head & shoulders shot When taking photos of people make sure your back faces the sun so their faces are bright and clear. If the main subject is too small in the photo use your zoom or simply get closer if you don’t have a zoom.
Take a few seconds to really look at your image either on the screen or camera viewfinder before you take the photo. Compose the photo - Then press the shutter.
Special modes
Composition is essentially only 3 things:
Auto - Just point and shoot your picture.
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What you want in your photo - have you got all of the key subjects in the photo?
No Flash - Can be used in some stately homes or for natural light only.
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What you don’t want in your photo - Is there a phone mast in the way or tree sticking out of somebody’s head? See the photo above (left).
Macro - For taking close up photos e.g. a butterfly on a flower.
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Just move slightly for better photos it could make all the difference. See the photo above (right).
Rule of thirds The ‘Rule of Thirds’ is simple. Our brains break photos down into patterns so frame your photo in thirds (horizontally and vertically). With two people in your photo have them on the left and right third. If taking a boat on the sea don’t have it in the dead centre. Have it on the left, leaving space to show where it is going with the beach on the bottom third, with the sea and boat in the middle third and sky in the top third.
Most cameras now have many simple to use special modes for more creative photos.
Shutter priority - allows you to set faster shutter speeds for fast moving subjects e.g. racing cars or flying birds. Aperture Priority - allows you to control how much of the image you want in sharp focus. Great for blurring the background when taking portrait photos. If you want to see some great photos to inspire you to be more creative why not look at the photo gallery page on Daventry Photographic Society website www.daventryphotographicsociety.co.uk. Meetings are every Tuesday, come free as a guest for a couple of sessions.
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11-12TH NOVEMBER 2017 NORTHAMPTON WINTER FOOD FESTIVAL
AN EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED! FOOD & DRINK STALLS AND STREET FOOD + MANY OTHER ATTRACTIONS Demonstrations from some of the county’s leading chefs 20,000 copies printed and distributed in late October to homes and businesses in Northamptonshire, including copies for festival entrants EMPORIUM PUBLICATIONS Icon Environmental Innovation Centre, Eastern Way Daventry, Northants NN11 0QB
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Showcase your business in the The Northampton Winter Food Festival guide Northampton Winter Food Festival, a premium event for Northamptonshire, now in its second year, takes place at The County Cricket Ground on November 11th and 12th. Created by the team behind the highly successful Towcester Food Festival, it is a celebration of artisan food and drink with up to 100 stalls, chef demonstrations, tasting workshops all undercover and a street food market. We are working with the organisers as their official media partner once more, to supply the official food guide. With the run up to Christmas, this quality event guide is being hand delivered to; Brixworth, Boughton, Chapel Brampton, Church Brampton, Cogenhoe Duston - Old and New, Earls Barton, Great and Little Houghton, Moulton, Pitsford and local businesses in late October. This A5 colour magazine will be full of local businesses and information on the participants and events to be held at the festival. Contact us now for details on how your business could advertise in this guide from only ÂŁ90. Call us now on 01788 298050
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Jewel on the Square can be found opposite Howkins & Harrison Estate Agents and next door to Oradi Dentists on the old Market Square near the church
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Win 5 pairs of tickets to the Northampton Winter Food Festival The Northampton Winter Food Festival takes place at The County Cricket Ground in Northampton, the home of the Northamptonshire County Cricket Club. We will be taking over all of the indoor space - including the massive Lynn Wilson Centre - and also putting a marquee on the outfield so you will be warm and dry whatever the weather. Of course, it wouldn’t feel wintry if you didn’t get some fresh air as you’re walking around so the street food market will be located outside, around the boundary edge. There will be over 80 food, drink and gift stalls for you to browse; chef demonstrations by the best local cooks; tasting workshops; foodie talks; piping hot street food and mulled cider and wine to warm your cockles.
The festival takes place on Saturday November 11 and Sunday November 12 2017. For more information www. winterfood.co.uk
5 winners will each win a pair of tickets for a date of your choice. For a chance to win answer the following question: Our sister food festival take place in June. Next year will be its 5th year, where does this take place? How to enter
Deadline for entries October 12th 2017. 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.
The perfect place to meet friends, family or a peaceful time out for yourself. Set in the heart of the countryside, yet only a mile from the A5. Normal opening times 10-5pm, 7 days a week
Freshly made breakfasts, lunches and snacks. All our cakes are homemade and the afternoon tea is a real treat.
Call us on: 01327 349911 email us at: eat@thebarnrestaurant.net See our website: www.thebarnrestaurant.net
Visit us at: The Old Dairy Farm, Upper Stowe, Northamptonshire, NN7 4SH
The Old Dairy Farm Craft Centre is home to a range of independent shops and craftspeople. Free parking. Free WiFi
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CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS 2017 From £39 Per Head
Includes: Arrival Cocktail, 3 Course Dinner, Tea & Coffee Station, DJ & a Bacon Roll as you leave
Telephone: Email:
Please enquire 01327 361730 xmas@granary-hotel.com
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British food fortnight -
23rd September - 8th October 2017 British dishes? We all know a good British dish - roast beef and Yorkshire pudding, shepherds’ pie, spotted dick etc. Now ask your child to name a traditional British dish. Can they? It’s a sad fact that many British school children (and almost as many adults) have little or no knowledge of our culinary heritage in spite of it being rich and varied. In recent years we have become a multi-cultural society and we’ve happily adopted pasta from Italy, curry from India and noodles from China. While we should be proud of the fact that we’ve welcomed these new tastes, we seem to be in danger of forgetting or ignoring our own national and regional dishes.
Home produce Since its beginnings in 2002, British food fortnight has become THE opportunity for those who work in any aspect of food and drink, to come together and promote the benefits of buying and eating from our home produced British larder. It aims to encourage us to enjoy fresh, seasonal produce and regional dishes and help our children to discover all that’s wonderful about British food. British food fortnight takes place during harvest time, which is the traditional time for celebrating food. Many schools are participating with the aim of teaching children how to prepare simple meals from fresh, seasonal ingredients. High street shops, farm shops and delicatessens will also be joining in, stocking British produce and running tasting sessions and cookery demonstrations. There will be special events in care homes for the elderly, scrumptious servings of British food in garden centre
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cafes, patriotic menus in hospitals, family feasts in children’s centres and lots of fun food and drink festivals and country fairs. With global warming rarely out of the news these days it’s reassuring to know that buying locally farmed, seasonal produce is the most eco-friendly choice too. It’s comforting to know that by buying British we’re doing our bit to save the planet. For more information visit www.britishfoodfortnight.co.uk http://www.lovebritishfood.co.uk/british-foodfortnight/whats-happening-during-british-foodfortnight
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Visit a local farmers’ market and discover your local farm shop.
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A bit of self promotion, because we love food! Book your tickets for the Northampton Winter Food Festival at www.winterfood.co.uk . Here at HQ, The Village Emporium, we produce the official food guide to support this event, call us if you want to advertise your business!
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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 Visit our website for menus & information
Fabulous Sunday Roasts Served from 12pm subject to availability
Food served Monday - Saturday 12 - 14.30 & 18.00 - 21.30 & Sunday 12 - 21.00
01327 311815
www.thecountrymanstaverton.co.uk Vitreus Art Gallery & Craft Workshop
A new exclusive use barn venue in the rolling Northamptonshire countryside for all your special events
Open Tues - Sat 10-5pm Sunday from 11am-4pm Working Stained Glass studio and gallery showing affordable art and craft from local artists. Frequently changing selection of glass art, paintings, photography, ceramics, wood-work, textile art, jewellery, print-work and more.
Christmas Crafts and Food Festival Saturday 25th November 11am-5pm | Free Entry Come along and peruse a variety of handmade Christmas gifts and sample lots of delicious treats Wood Farm, Everdon, Daventry, NN11 3BH www.woodfarmeverdon.co.uk | 07907 293865
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T: 01327 810320 E: hello@vitreus-art.co.uk W: www.vitreus-art.co.uk Wakefield Country Courtyard, off A5 near Potterspury NN12 7QX
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RUGBY TOWN CENTRE Out and about
SATURDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 2017 10.30AM TO 5PM
RUGBY FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL Food Stalls n Demonstration Kitchen n Family Entertainment n FREE ENTRY n
A feast of food and family entertainment
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Enjoy a fruitful autumn at Greenacres Friday café dates: • • • • •
1st September 15th September 29th September 13th October 27th October
Autumn Food and Craft Fayre Sunday 22nd October - 12pm to 4 p.m.
Come along and join us ! We have had a very successful summer this year at Green Acres in our vegetable garden and polytunnels. They have been keeping us busy with a bumper crop of fruit and vegetables which we have making into a range of jams, pickles and chutneys. The number of visitors to our fortnightly Friday café continues to grow week-on-week. Our seasonal menus give three choices of home-cooked dishes using the fresh produce from the gardens. Customers can also purchase our produce to enjoy at home. This year we have been providing ‘ready meals’ for the residents of Warwick Court, a sheltered housing complex for the elderly in Daventry. Meals are cooked on site, heat-sealed and delivered to the residents so they can simply pop them into the microwave at their convenience. We are now looking to develop our range of meals to provide greater variety of dishes.
As the new school term begins at the start of September we are looking forward to welcoming new students to work with us, both from the primary and secondary schools in the local area. We offer schools the chance to bring groups of children for day visits where they learn where their food comes from and the chance to learn some cooking skills. Many students attend Green Acres one or two days a week for confidence building and learning social and work skills. Adult learning classes have been another great success at Green Acres. Classes have been held on artisan breadmaking, willow weaving, introduction to vegan cooking and pottery for beginners. Keep a look out for events on our web-site, Facebook or Twitter.
Autumn courses: • Willow weaving - Sunday 17th September – full day course • Entertaining with seasonal produce – Wednesday 20th September – evening course • Jams, pickles and chutneys – Saturday 7th October – half day course • Willow weaving – Saturday 7th October – full day course
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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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It’s that time again...Book now for our Christmas issues! Booking deadline for the November/ December issue is October 13th 2017
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the little dress agency After a successful spring and summer - the little dress agency is in urgent need of top of the range Autumn and Winter Clothes and accessories to sell on your behalf
Entrance through Past and Presents 24 Sheaf Street, Daventry Northamptonshire
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Silver Winners of the World Steak Challenge Opening Hours
Stockists of local produce from Northamptonshire including n Award winning Saxby’s cider n Punjaban curry sauces n Gun Dog Ales
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am until 4pm.
Find us
Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex, Onley Grounds Farm, Willoughby, Rugby, Warks CV23 8AJ Tel: 07546 222624
n Winton Willow tiles & gifts n Local art from Janet Watson n Warner Edwards gin
email - shop@onleygroundsfarmshop.co.uk
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JANET WATSON CONTEMPORARY WARWICKSHIRE ARTIST
HAVE FUN LOOKING AT AND BUYING ARTWORK Looking for an original and special wedding, birthday or Christmas gift? Call Janet to discuss your commission options See my art at: Onley Ground Farm Shop & Butchers shop, Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex in The Nosebag Café, Malt Kiln Farm Shop cafe, Ryton Organic Gardens, Dunchurch Post Office and Dunchurch Art Gallery. See my website for latest events.
Visit www.janetwatsonart.com or call Janet on 07516 518664
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Vintage 40s Canal Event Celebrates Tenth Year Stoke Bruerne, 10am-5pm Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th September
Centred on the Canal Museum, Stoke Bruerne’s Village at War Weekend is all set to deliver yet another opportunity to experience life in the 40s in a glorious setting on the idyllic Grand Union Canal, and this year, to celebrate the tenth anniversary of this award winning event we will be bringing you even more of your favourite vintage entertainers. Glamorous singer Lola Lamour and George Formby (aka Paul Casper) will be joining forces with Perfect Vintage, Betty Bluebird, Ruzzit Buzzit and Pearly King Rosie Rose to keep both the troops and public entertained royally. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will be back in the skies with a fly past on both days and Churchill, Field Marshall Montgomery and George VI will be kept busy delivering rousing speeches and inspecting the troops. On the water, a number of historic boats, some in wartime livery, many of whom played important roles carrying vital supplies for the war effort, will complete the colourful scene and our very own HMS Charlie will be offering boat trips into the mouth of the two hundred year old Blisworth Canal Tunnel.
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On dry land visitors can expect to learn how to Lindy Hop and Jive at our afternoon tea dances, watch fashion parades, browse a collection of military and civilian vehicles, watch exciting firepower demonstrations and skirmishes, experience air raids and get a chance to obtain rationed goods in the black market, including seamed nylon stockings for the wife or girlfriend. Living history groups and individual re-enactors such as policemen, spivs, air raid wardens, the Home Guard, American GI’s, the free French and Land Army girls will be out in force to show visitors what life was like in wartime Britain. Be sure to dust off and bring along Great Grandad’s gas mask you never know, you might need it! Admission is £7.50 per Adult (under 16s free). Parking in official event car parks is included. The Village at War Weekend is organised by The Friends of the Canal Museum Charity (Reg. No. 1121146) and any surplus goes towards their work supporting The Canal Museum in Stoke Bruerne. More information at www.friendsofcanalmuseum. org. uk/village-at-war-2017
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Autumn Gift & Craft Fair at Lamport Hall
Sat 14th & Sun 15th October
10am - 4pm
A fantastic opportunity to indulge in a treat or two or perhaps get started on some early Christmas shopping. Over 90 stalls in the glorious Edwardian stables including:
Jewellery, decorative glassware, chocolates, fudge, soap, ceramics, gifts & treats
Owls to Behold in attendance Free parking Adults £4, Seniors £3.50, Child (11-16) £2 Hall & 10-acre Gardens Open by separate admission each day 2pm – 4.15pm Hall & Gardens: Adults £9, Seniors £8.50, Child (11-18) £4 Gardens only: Adults £6, Seniors £5.50, Child (11-18) £3
Lamport Hall
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Lamport, Northampton NN6 9HD
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Competition
Win a case of award winning local Saxby’s Cider Saxby’s Cider is made with love. Carefully selected English apples, slowly matured and expertly blended, just like good wine, Saxby’s Cider reflects the unique character of the season in which it is made. The cider is made using real fruit juices and real cider – no flavourings, syrups or nasties.
Saxby’s history
Philip the chief cider maker was originally a farmer but diversified into cider making back in 2011 when someone wrote to him asking if he had any apple trees as they would like to buy the fruit to make into juice. Philip planted some trees in order to sell the apples! While he was planning the new orchard, the thought occurred to him to have a go at trying to make his own cider. He visited the West of England and took some advice from cider makers down there. He tried out his first batch of cider on a homemade press using apples from neighbouring gardens and from the roadside… admittedly not the best but he had got the bug and his new orchard was planted with a blend of cider apples and dessert fruit – a blend still used to this day. The business has continued to grow since then and they still use apples from their two orchards as well as others from New Creation Farm in Nether Heyford and a Herefordshire farmer.
Why the pig logo?
As well as being a natural accompaniment to cider and apples. It is also part of Saxby’s heritage as their family used to have a business selling pork pies (a favourite of actor Roger Moore who used to eat them on the set of James Bond movies!) and sausages which traded for over 100 years but sadly closed in 2008 so the pig logo is a memento to those days. Saxby’s ethos is to produce quality, authentic cider using fruit from English trees embracing both old and modern techniques for a flavour that can be enjoyed by everyone. Cider doesn’t have to be large production line, bland or be too niche for the masses.
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Awards
Saxby’s Cider have recently received three awards at The Great Taste Awards from the Guild of Fine Foods: Plum cider 2 star award Rhubarb cider 1 star award Limited Edition cider 1 star award
Win
To win a case of 12 x 500ml bottles of Saxby’s Cider (either original, plum, rhubarb or blackcurrant) plus a branded t-shirt, answer the following question and send your answer by October 12th 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. Winner will be selected at random from all correct answers, proof of age may be required. How many apple trees does Saxby’s Cider have on their own farm? 100, 3500, 10,000 Saxby’s Cider , The Cider Yard, Grange Farm, Farndish, Wellingborough, Northants, NN29 7HJ. Call 01933 353666 or 07966 558185 Email sales@saxbyscider.co.uk www.saxbyscider.co.uk
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‘The Furrow’
The traditional bar offers a range of beautifully cared for Ales, & Fine Wines. Lunch available daily or Tea & Coffee.
Three barns, in the large garden, open daily from 12.00, with a fabulous range of retro & vintage furniture, plants,flowers,collectibles & Antiques.
Thursday Evening - Italian Menu Friday Evening - Tapas Saturday Dinner - see website for Menus. Sunday Lunch
The Plough Inn Everdon
Open Daily from 12.00-11.00pm
Bespoke Vintage Weddings. Please look at our website or contact us anytime
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 call 01327 361606 or 07866789737
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Taking care of children’s eyes from an early age Regular examinations The importance of regular eye examinations from an early onset cannot be over looked. During a child’s eye examination, an experienced optometrist will not only check if the child needs glasses but will also conduct a vital eye health check. Many ocular conditions amongst children can have the potential for permanent visual damage in the future if not caught as early as possible. Conditions such as lazy eyes, uncorrected refractive error are most common amongst children where if there is an imbalance between the eyes, the weaker eye has the potential to ‘switch off’ and will not develop properly. Attending regular eye examinations will minimise this likelihood and provide children with the bests start to educational, and functional development.
What if your child is not fluent with letters or reading? No problem – an optometrist will adapt every eye examination to suit your child’s ability, by using picture cards, matching games or many objective tests to obtain an accurate reading, the eye examination becomes an interactive game. Here at Anstee & Proctor Opticians in Daventry, we are an established independent practice with over 80 years experience testing eyes of all ages. We have several experienced optometrists who have specialist training with children in eye hospitals and provide a thorough interactive assessment of your child’s visual needs. It is advised that children have their eyes examined well before they start school to alleviate any potential for future problems. Children up to the age of 18 years in full time education are entitled to an NHS funded eye examination to provide every child with a healthy start to life.
Eyewear for sports Many children including those entering their teenage years or involved in sport activities can also explore the options around contact lens wear, sport specific eyewear and sunglasses. Children are at a higher risk of UV damage than adults as children often spend a considerable time outdoors with full exposure to harmful UV rays. A survey by the Eyecare Trust estimates that 80 percent of lifetime UV exposure happens by the age of 18 years old therefore a good quality pair of sunglasses will help protect your child’s eyes. At Anstee & Proctor we offer a range of services for all children to suit their needs, and urge every child who has not had an eye examination to be booked in for session of fun and games!
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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 Every Tuesday of the month Daventry Photographic Society Competitions, presentations, guest speakers and field trips. Suitable for any adult with an interest in photography, regardless of level of expertise or type of equipment. Meet every Tuesday at 7.30pm at Mayfield Sports Club, Royal Star Drive, Daventry. NN11 9FZ. www. daventryphotographicsociety.co.uk or Roland Puleston Jones on 07818 252498 for more information.
Third Wednesday of the month Daventry Women’s Institute - Come along at 2.00pm to the Methodist Church Hall, Golding Close, Daventry NN11 4FB. Contact Jackie Dodd 01327 700272 email davbabe@supanet.com
Grandborough Farmers Market 7th September, 5th October & 2nd November Held in St Peter’s Church 10am -12.30pm. All locally sourced produce. Choose from fresh vegetables, meat, fish, cakes, bread, plants and more. Enjoy a refreshment break with one of our home made cakes, cheese scones or even a bacon or sausage roll.
September/October Rural Courses Green Acres Farm Rural Enterprise CIC – See details on Page 50
Harlestone Church - Sunday afternoon teas, 2-5pm. A chance for you to walk round the lovely village of Harlestone and come and see the pretty church.
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September
Saturday 2nd September until Friday 15th December Daventry Through the Ages – a timeline themed exhibition
showing the development of Daventry and significant periods in time that have contributed to Daventry’s rich heritage. Museum Opening times: 9.30am – 1.30pm Tuesday to Friday and the first Saturday in the month from 10am – 4pm. Daventry Museum, Daventry Town Council, 3 New Street, Daventry, NN11 4BT. The museum is free to visit.
Sunday 3rd September Eydon Village Fete - A
traditional village fete from noon to 4pm, with curry Lunches, a fun dog show, an alternative bake off, stalls, games and terrier racing at the sports field.
Sunday 3rd September Winwick Country Church Fete and Fun Dog Show – Fun
for all the family 2pm - 5pm. Over 60 Stalls and attractions incl arts & crafts, cakes, plants, games for the children and a fun dog show, homemade teas at The Manor. There is even a human fruit machine! Free parking & toilets on site. Adults £2.50, children & senior citizens £1.00, children under 12 free. All proceeds to the Church. Email sue.sherman@tsp-uk.co.uk for more info.
Saturday 9th September & Sunday 10th September 20th Harpole Scarecrow Festival. 12-5pm. £2 per adult.
Weekend includes music, workshops, different foods, donkey rides, double decker bus, kid’s activities and stalls.
Sunday 10th September Craft Fair - Kings Sutton Millennium Hall, Astrop Road, Kings Sutton, Banbury OX17 3PG. 11.00am – 4.00pm. Unique crafts and gifts from local craft workers. Art, bags, bee/ bug houses, candles, cards, cushions,
knitting, pottery, handmade rugs, wooden items, homemade cakes and light lunches. Adults £1 which includes a donation to Katharine House Hospice.
Monday 11th September Ladies Charity Fashion Show - Nether Heyford Village Hall. Charity fund raising event for Amy Hillyard – World Challenge 2018 at 7.30pm. SOS Ladies Charity Fashion Shows usually hold current stock from brands like M&S, White Stuff, Wallis etc. Payment taken on the night, cash, debit or credit card. All ages catered for with sizes from 6-30. Numbers are limited, first come first served £5.00 per person to include entry drink. 01327342067 or 07710304989
Saturday 16th September “Out Of The Ashes” – Jazz, R&B, Swing with Gospel roots are in concert at St Luke’s church, Kislingbury at 7.30pm. tickets: £5 (with refreshments) from Lawrie Stenhouse 07885562672 Judith Tonge 01604 830421
Monday 18th September Upper Nene Villages U3A Group present – ‘Awful Archaeology’ by Colin Oakes. A professional archaeologist’s light-hearted take on the Romans’ time in Britain. Starts 2.00pm Enquiries to 01327-340954 or visit https:// u3asites.org.uk/upper-nene.
Wednesday 20th September Badby and District Photo Club - Barry Boswell from Boddington presents his photographs of Africa and, his favourite subject “British Birds”. 8.00pm Badby Village Hall. Extend your interest in photography and hear about the work of professionals and fellow enthusiasts. Further details from www. badbyphotoclub.org.uk
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What’s on Thursday 21st September Rugby Decorative & Fine Arts (NADFAS) - The Hands
Thursday 19th October Rugby Decorative & Fine Arts Society (NADFAS) –
of Leonardo. Illustrated lecture by Guy Rooker MB FRCS. 7.30pm at the Benn Hall, Newbold Road, Rugby. Short AGM at 7pm. Wine & orange juice on sale from 7pm. Non-members most welcome. Contact Joy Lunn 01455 209489
Basingstoke & its Contribution to World Culture! Illustrated lecture by Rupert Willoughby BA. 7.30pm at the Benn Hall, Newbold Rd. Wine & orange juice on sale from 7pm. Non-members welcome. Call Joy Lunn 01455 209489
Thursday 21st September Daventry & District U3A -
Thursday 19th October Daventry & District U3A
The Cobhams Of Stowe – Learn about the family that developed the Stowe estate. The wealthiest, most well connected politically influential family of the 18th century by Eileen Gascoigne. U3A is for any ‘third-ager’ no longer working full time or bringing up a family. Daventry Community Centre, Ashby Road, 2 - 4pm 3rd Thursday of the month.
Saturday 23rd September Daventry Food Festival will take place for the first time from 10:00am to 4:00pm on the High/Sheaf Street. Free public entry and we invite local businesses and food vendors to apply for a FREE standard pitch 3m x 3m (terms and conditions apply*) To exhibit at this year’s festival visit: http://www. daventrytowncouncil.gov.uk/communityevents.html
Saturday 30th September until Saturday 28th October Daventry Photographic Society - The annual photographic exhibition runs from Noon at Daventry Library where members exhibit their work and many of the photographs are for sale.
October
Saturday 7th October Willoughby Jumble Sale – Willoughby Village Hall, 2pm, 20p entrance. Jumble, toys, produce stall and refreshments.
Saturday 7th October Some Enchanted Evening Concert - St Peter & St Paul Church Weedon. Performance by the international singer Guyathrie with guests Ann-Marie Hall, Sam Horton & friends doors open 7.00pm, for 7.30pm, tickets £8.00 (incls light refreshments).
– ‘It’s A Funny Way To Make A Living’. Dr Michael Leach a leading wildlife photographer, film maker and author relates the realities of wildlife filming around the world. U3A is organisation for any ‘third-ager’ no longer working full time or bringing up a family. Daventry Community Centre, Ashby Road, Daventry, 2 - 4pm 3rd Thursday of the month
Thursday 26th October Canterville Ghost - A Performance by Don’t Go in to the Cellar Theatre Company. Specially written for young audiences, featuring multi-role play and audience participation. To reserve free tickets please call 01327 301246 .5pm at Daventry Museum, Daventry Town Council, 3 New Street, Daventry, NN11 4BT.
Saturday 4th November Daventry Town Fireworks Display - Taking place at The Parker E-Act Academy, Ashby Road, NN11 0QF. This free, fun, family display will include stunning fireworks set to music. Gates will open at 6.00pm ready for the display to start at 7.30pm.
Galanos House celebrates 50 years with Guinness World Record Royal British Legion Care Home, Galanos House unofficially set a new Guinness World Record by creating the world’s largest human flower, forming the shape of the Legion Poppy. The final total of participants was 2609 beating the record by 312 people. We are still waiting verification by Guinness. A huge thank you to everyone who gave up their time to support this attempt.
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 by October 3rd for events in November/December 2017.
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Recipe
Beetroot Chocolate Brownies These little beauties are moist and have a deep richness of velvety chocolate that melt in the mouth with each bite
Serves Makes 8 RELAXED 3
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Prep & Cooking Time 50 minutes
GLUTEN FREE
Ingredients
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25g raw almonds, whole or ground
You will need a 25 x 30cm baking tray lined with baking parchment. Alternatively you can make them as muffins in a muffin tin.
Fennel & mushroom soup
This aromatic root vegetable mixed with Asian style mushroom provides Heat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/350°F. 65g almond or buckwheat flour a warming comforting thick soup that is both filling and light. 250g cooked beetroot, chopped
2 tsp baking powder
Place the almonds in a food processor and blend until finely ground.
50g raw cacao powder
Add the beetroot and process until it is almost a puree but with a little texture.
tsp of Orgran egg substitute Serves6one Prep &6cooking time: 20 minutes tsp of water
Ingredients 60g triple zero stevia
• After a couple of minutes, when they are slightly
Blend in flour,softened, baking powder cocoaand powder stir inand theraw fennel mushrooms, fennel
seeds and the garam masala or curry powder, and
25g of 60g white or spring onions coconut or agave syrup 75g fennel bulb, coarsely chopped 125/135g oyster mushrooms 35g of spinach, watercress or rocket for topping Handful of herbs, coriander, basil or parsley 250ml vegetable bouillon stock 1 clove of garlic, crushed or finely chopped 1 tsp of fennel seeds Pinch garam masala or any curry powder Salt & pepper
Method
In a bowl make up the egg substitute to replace 3 eggs. Orgran needs 2 continue to cook gently, stirring frequently, until the tsp per egg. So measure out 6 tsp Orgran and 6 tbsp water
vegetables are softened – approx. 5 minutes.
Stir combine in the rest the stock andegg simmer the soup In separate• bowl theof stevia, syrup and mixture and beat together untilfor smooth. ten minutes. Season to your taste with salt and
pepper, then transfer it into a blender (or use a handheld blender) and blitz in until it is the consistency you prefer. Pour the mixture into the baking tray or muffin cases and bake for 35 Stir in beetroot mixture.
minutes. Ensure it is firm in the centre but still a bit sticky by placing a skewer in the middle.
Serving suggestion
Pourfully intobefore largeeating. bowl Ifand place watercress Allow to cool cooked in spinach, a baking tray allow to cool before cutting into squares. & rocket on top and add chilli flakes salt & pepper to personal taste.
• Put a tablespoon of your stock in a saucepan and Serving Suggestion steam-fry the onions and garlic over a medium heat to Can keep more texture to the beetroot if you fancy a thicker texture soften them. You will need to stir them constantly to make sure they don’t burn. These will keep for up to 5 days in a sealed container Jen Adams 07970 748001 This is low GL, and has probiotic benefits, so it is perfect if you have been feeling jen@jenadamsuk.com Jen’sallNote bloated day. www. jenadamsuk.com jenadamsclinic Enjoy after lunch or dinner with a little dollop of creme frachie or have them for afternoon tea facebook: with
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It’s all Winston’s fault
The story of Neneview Dairy – the Little Cheesery with the Big Plans Chris and Geoff Twell moved to Redlands Farm, near Stanwick in 2011 and almost immediately rebuilt the farmhouse. The next job was the overgrown orchard. A friend suggested that they get some goats, enter Misty, Mo and Winston. Three goats led to 96 and it was decided that maybe they should learn to make cheese. Neneview Dairy was born! However, there’s plenty of soft goat’s cheese about and Chris and Geoff wanted to be different and make hard cheese. They consulted the internet, as you do, and found the British Goat Society who helped them achieve their aim. Goats like to be warm and dry so housing had to be provided. They now had 96 goats ‘in kid’ and found a second hand milking parlour and rented a trailer called ‘The Little Cheesery – Making Cheese Wherever You Please!’ This had begun life in India where a Derby firm had sent it to provide cheese for the locals. It turned out the locals would prefer tea to cheese! So the trailer was returned to the UK – India’s loss, the Twell’s gain! Chris and Geoff obtained a mentor – John Knox from Kerrygold (you may have heard of them!) – who sent them on a cheese making course in Nantwich. They had a problem though. To take the course they needed to bring 2,500 litres of goat’s milk with them. Geoff made a phone call to the manager of the local Waitrose. Amazingly, they could provide this amount of milk. However, it would come in 2 litre bottles! So, laden with milk they made their way to Nantwich, took an age to empty all the bottles, and became proficient goat’s cheese makers.
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Neneview Dairy was founded in 2013 and now produces 11 different cheeses, mostly with names associated with the history of Northamptonshire, the boot and shoe trade in particular – Cobbler’s Choice, Skyver, Togglers, and Hobnail amongst others. The cheese is made using mostly local ingredients (rennet and culture has to be bought in from elsewhere) still in The Little Cheesery, which is a self-contained cheese making facility complete with white wellies at the door. In 2015 they won the Carlsberg Food and Drink Award for the New Local Product of the Year which opened doors for them to improve and expand their business. There are now 150 goats at Neneview Dairy, all named (this year, all names begin with ‘D’!) and business is brisk with the cheese selling as quickly as they can make it. The cheeses are sold in several local outlets as well as to some wholesalers. Gift packs are produced at Christmas which make fabulous presents. Geoff and Chris are available for talks, if anyone is interested in this fascinating subject and company. There is no charge but they do ask that they are allowed to bring and sell their cheese whilst with you. Take a look at their website if you’d like to contact them or for more information on where you can buy this amazing cheese (we have tasted it- it’s delicious!) See them at the Northampton Winter Food Festival, too, at The County Ground on November 11th and 12th. www.neneviewdairy.co.uk
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