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Welcome to The Village Emporium September/October 2017 How time flies, and by the time you read this we are likely to be in the first weeks of autumn. Enjoy the features we have included for you in this issue, and hope you continue to find trades people, venues and service providers to help keep local local.
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Your garden
45 Out & about
13 Your home
62 Whats on?
34 Your family
65 Look good, feel good
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Recipes
20 Slow braised pork shoulder with cider & root vegetables
44 Fennel & mushroom soup 60 Cashew dressing coleslaw
12 Win a case of award winning local Saxby’s Cider
Brain teasers 8, 9, 14, 24, 28, 38, 46, 48
Features 10 Say it with flowers! 30 Village life 32 British food fortnight 40 Taking care of children’s eyes 50 52 58 64
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from an early age
Getting ready for the next big adventure It’s all Winston’s fault Vintage 40s canal event celebrates tenth year Sheaf Street Health Store sponsors triathlon
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July/August 2017 issue competition winners £40 Onley Grounds BBQ pack Mr J O’Bryan, Whilton Barefoot Photographics photo shoot Ms S MackIntosh, West Haddon
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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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.
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Beetroot Chocolate Brownies These little beauties are moist and have a deep richness of velvety chocolate that melt in the mouth with each bite
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25g raw almonds, whole or ground
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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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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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11-12TH NOVEMBER 2017 NORTHAMPTON WINTER FOOD FESTIVAL
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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 £90. Call us now on 01788 298050
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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. 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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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
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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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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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SEND 2017 OFF IN STYLE WITH OUR FESTIVE PARTIES AT SEDGEBROOK HALL Whether you’re looking to celebrate the festive season with just friends or hoping to join a larger celebration with other groups of party-goers of up to 130 guests, Sedgebrook Hall has options for all your festive requirements. Our packages, which start from £31.95pp include an arrival drink, festive three-course meal, use of our photobooth and disco. For those looking to carry on the party, make a night of it with accommodation rates from just £59.00 B&B. Our New Year’s Eve packages provide an all-inclusive celebration, from your canapé and champagne arrival to your accommodation with first breakfast of 2018! Choose from our black tie Gala dinner, with live entertainment and midnight toast, or our Tempus Restaurant Dinner is more ideal for the whole family.
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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 table spoon ofegg 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, muffinsthinlysliced in a muffin tin. red or white
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. Ensure is firm in the centre but still a bit sticky by placing a Add apple cider vinegar, Agave Nectar, mustard skewer in theworks middle.really well too.. and 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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friends as whilst a treat they will not unsettle your blood sugars
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What’s on
What’s on?
A full list of events over the forthcoming months is available on our website www.villageemporium.co.uk/events/ Noticeboard
September
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.
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.
Third Wednesday of the month
Sunday 3rd September Eydon Village Fete - A
Every Tuesday 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 56.
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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Saturday 2nd September until Friday 15th December Daventry Through the Ages – a timeline themed exhibition
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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Sheaf Street Health Store sponsors local sprint triathlon Sheaf Street Health Store is the hub for two key health events this autumn. As co-sponsors of the Daventry Sprint Triathlon on September 17th, Sheaf Street Health Store will be welcoming 300+ new and professional triathletes to the town. So, whether you’re a sports fanatic, or a novice looking to support a worthy cause, you are urged to sign up to Daventry’s hottest sporting event this year. The event, now in its 6th year, is organised by Rugby Triathlon Club and money raised will support two local charities - the Air Ambulance and Genetic Disorders UK. Owner of Sheaf Street Health Store, Shaun Higgs, now an accomplished IronMan athlete, started his triathlon journey here in Daventry back in 2013 on his 47th birthday. Shaun said: “The Daventry Sprint Triathlon was a game changer for me, it broadened my horizons and goals forever. I’ve lost four stone and gained tremendous fitness. I’ve also met some extraordinary, supportive and inspirational people. If you’ve got a bicycle, why not enter yourself, and see where it can take you.” The Daventry Sprint Triathlon starts with a 400m indoor swim at Daventry Leisure Centre, followed by a 20km cycle through the Northamptonshire countryside and finishes with a 5km run around Daventry Country Park. Individuals and relay teams welcomed. Entry price
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£42 includes a t-shirt and medal and there are prizes awarded in each age category. With only 350 places available, there is no time for delay. To enter and for more information, visit http://www.stuweb.co.uk/ events/2017/09/17/2762/ or pop into Sheaf Street Health Store for a chat with Shaun.
TV’s Medicinal Chef visits Daventry Dale Pinnock, author and TV chef, will be cooking up a delicious array of foods that cure at Sheaf Street Health Store on Thursday, September 21st. Dale, a qualified nutritionist and herbalist, is a best-selling author with 10 cookery books published under the Medicinal Chef banner, and is passionate about how foods can prevent, relieve and cure everyday ailments. The cookery demo and talk take place within the Sheaf Street Health Store full-size demo kitchen. The event begins at 6.30pm with arrival drinks and finishes around 9pm with a free goodie bag to take home. Tickets, £10 and are available from Sheaf Street Health Store and are redeemable against purchases on the night.
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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.
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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.
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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
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JACKSON GRUNDY
Mortgage Services
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Book your free appointment by phone or website now: 01604 590170 jacksongrundymortgages.co.uk We do not charge a fee for our services, we receive commission from the provider. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE Jackson Grundy Mortgage Services is a trading name of Jackson Grundy Financial Services Limited an Appointed Representative of First Complete Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.