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Welcome to The Village Emporium Spring, by its definition arrives this month and our March / April issue is packed with interest for all, don’t forget the clocks go forward on Sunday, March 31, 1:00 am giving us more time to enjoy our gardens.

Thanks to our new readers who are already supporting local businesses and enjoying The Village Emporium in Houlton and Brixworth.

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6 Nature’s own carpet 8 Gardens for play 36 36 Step into spring with Terracotta 38 Perfect gifts for Mothering Sunday 42 Easter Sunday - 21st April 44 Best foot forward – Flore 42 51 900 years of history at Delapre Manor 52 Explore and experience the beauty and life

on our canals with LNBP Community

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32 Scrummy crumpets 64 What’s behind the Red Tractor logo?

48 Chocolate & Baileys cheesecake 71 Patrick Holford returns to Sheaf Street 62 Bread & butter pudding 70 One-pan roast dinner

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Nature’s own carpet I bet a lot of you reading this have spent time and energy trying to eradicate moss from your lawn? But it just keeps reappearing in a particular place probably because the damp shady conditions are pretty much perfect for it to thrive. Mind you, moss raked out from a problem area on your lawn, is great for lining hanging baskets!

These moist, shady conditions along our hedgerows and in woodlands are great hunting grounds for spotting a myriad variety of mosses; over 600 species grow in the UK. Although mosses have stems and leaves, they do not have roots but produce spores. They are reliant on damp conditions because a male cell needs to move via a film of water to reach female cells for fertilisation. However, moss does absorb huge quantities of water thus helping soak up rainfall while providing a wonderful habitat for woodlice and slugs. The blackbirds constantly rummage through the moss on my lawn for a tasty meal and will also take mouthfuls of moss off for nest building so all in all it can be a win-win situation!

There can be nothing more magical than finding a green carpet of moss alongside a stream in the woods or fields where the humidity from the water along with dead organic material produces the perfect natural conditions to allow moss to spawn. At this time of year, before grasses and leaves start to grow, I urge you to ‘Look Closer’ and marvel at the fabulous formation of the little leaves and delight in the incredible shades of green in their soft layers that carpets everything around!

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Moss is a very valuable resource for me as a florist, particularly at Christmas as a base for my natural door wreaths, but moss is so beautiful for natural decoration purposes and used in many of the funeral tributes I create, particularly for ‘green’ burials.

Over the last year and moving forward, like many florists, I aim to stop using floral foam in my floristry practice. I am so concerned about the harmful chemicals and plastics used in its production, none of which are biodegradable after use. This has meant rethinking the techniques I use to create arrangements and installations particularly for wedding and event work – but ‘mossages’ have been a revelation! These are tubes or balls of chicken wire filled with wet moss that can provide the base for floral arches, large urn arrangements, small table decorations, etc. Clever use of jam jars full of water and moss, suspended by wire, provided enough water to keep even the most beautiful English roses alive during the heatwave of last summer!!

The best thing about mossages is that they are recyclable – just keep them wet and the moss will grow!

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Gardens for play The big box

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By March Christmas can seem like a distant memory: toys and games which were desired for months beforehand, are now no longer new. The excitement of a new toy soon faded, but the big box in which it was wrapped provided entertainment for a much greater length of time because it could be turned into a car, a bus, a den or a robot. When designing a family garden the same principal can go into a fun outdoor space, with no obvious pieces of play equipment such as a climbing frame; a slide, or trampoline. Instead fun is designed into the garden space much more subtly, the key being to introduce elements which children can ‘accidentally’ find, and which stimulate thought and exercise their creative minds.

There are basically two ways in which children could be adversely affected by garden plants: ingestion, or contact. The majority of ornamental plants, roots, seeds and berries range from slightly too very toxic. The vast majority of plants taste so disgusting that a child probably would spit most of it out, and if poisonous then vomiting would most likely occur because it is the body’s natural defence mechanism (apple pips must surely be the most commonly eaten poisonous seeds!).

Creative play Children love pretending, and creative play can include play sand, water and of course mud (obviously for making mud pies or sloppy dosh). Elements such as a mud kitchen, logs to jump off and a tree to climb are all much more fun (and cheaper) than modern play equipment. When you see a garden which on first inspection looks like an adult space, look closer and you may see it has elements for initiating play. Stepping stones through a border; a self-contained water feature; bark areas under trees for den making; grass mounds for climbing up and rolling back down; washing line poles to climb, and a small bridge to cross when escaping from trolls…the usual thing!

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Foxgloves, fungi and delphinium seeds are the most commonly known plant poisons, but others less well known include daffodils, which are planted in most gardens and public places without a second thought.

The leaves of rhubarb, green parts on tomatoes and potatoes are all harmful, but we still grow them in schools.

Garden education Garden education at a young age is the key, and given most under 3’s won’t be outside alone in the garden it shouldn’t be a problem … anyway, they’ll be too busy playing to eat the plants!

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Roast leg of lamb with basil & mint pesto Ingredients 2kg lamb leg, skin scored Fresh garden herbs, to serve (optional) Sliced lemom, to serve (optional) For the pesto 1 small garlic clove, roughly chopped Small pack basil, leaves only Small pack mint, leaves only 25g pine nuts 25g grated parmesan 125ml extra virgin olive oil Juice ½ lemon Method First, make the pesto. Put all the ingredients (except the olive oil and lemon juice) and a pinch of salt into the small bowl of a food processor. Pulse until very finely chopped. While the processor is on, drizzle the olive oil in to make a paste. Tip the pesto into a small bowl and stir in the lemon juice.

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the scored lamb leg in a large roasting tin and use half the pesto to generously coat the skin and flesh, pressing it between all the cracks for extra juiciness. Put the rest of the pesto in the fridge, covered with cling film, and remove just before serving.

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Gorgeous gifts for Mothers Day and Easter Bags and accessories from Radley and our fabulous new collection from Cath Kidston.

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Scrummy crumpets with Somerset goat’s cheese, beetroot and fresh rhubarb & ginger marmalade Ingredients 400g fresh red rhubarb, roughly chopped 2cm fresh ginger, peeled and grated 1 clove garlic, crushed (optional) 5 tbsp white sugar 350g approx. fresh beetroot (about 2 medium / large beetroot), keep whole 4 crumpets 200g goat’s cheese cut into 6 slices 25g butter for crumpets mint leaves to garnish

Method To make the marmalade: put the rhubarb, ginger, sugar and garlic (if used) into a processor and process until the mixture is very finely chopped. Turn into a small saucepan and simmer, uncovered, for about 1 hour until thick, stirring now and again to stop burning on the bottom of the pan. Allow to cool.

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Scrub the beetroots and cut the stalks down to 2.5cms above the bulb. Either: boil in plenty of water until soft (about 40-50 minutes depending on size). Drain, cover, and leave to cool (about 1-2 hours). Or: wrap in foil and bake at 200C / 400F / Gas 6 for about 40-60 minutes until soft, depending on the size of the beetroot. Leave to cool then skin the beetroot and slice thinly.

Preheat oven to 200C / 400F / Gas 6. Toast the crumpets and lightly butter them. Place on a baking tray and divide the sliced beetroot and goat’s cheese between them. Place in the oven for about 5-7 minutes until warmed through. Garnish with a mint leaf and serve with the marmalade in small ramekins on the side.

Seasonal produce in March/April Artichoke, beetroot, cabbage, carrots, chicory, cucumber, leeks, parsnip, purple sprouting broccoli, radishes, rhubarb, spring greens, spring onions, watercress, new potatoes, kale, rocket, spinach.

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Destination Onley Grounds Farm Friendly butchers shop with quality meats and award winning beef Wide selection of local and artisan foods, gifts and bespoke hampers.

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Chocolate and Baileys cheesecake Ingredients Serves 8 150g digestive biscuit 50g cocoa powder 75g melted butter 125g dark chocolate 50g icing sugar 175g full fat soft cheese 225g double cream 100ml Baileys Method Biscuit base is blitzed digestive and cocoa powder, then add melted butter, spoon into a paper lined loose bottomed 20cm cake tin To make the filling melt the chocolate over a pan of simmering water. Meanwhile beat the icing sugar and cream cheese together until smooth and then fold in the whipped cream.

Remove from the heat and fold this mixture into the melted chocolate and add Bailey’s.

Carefully spoon over the biscuit base and level the surface.

Refrigerate for 2 hours until firm. Serve with chocolate sauce.

By using frozen raspberries, you will set the cheesecake quicker and also get a fruity burst to work with the richness of the chocolate as they do not break up as much when stirring the cheesecake mix.

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March 9th - 10th, 16th - 17th 23rd - 24th & 30th - 31st Free entry to tearoom, art gallery, shops & car parking Lambing sheds are under cover, but a warm coat and wellingtons are advisable as we can't guarantee the weather Upper Stowe, Nr Weedon NN7 4SH - Just off the A5 between Weedon & Towcester Telephone 01327 340525 - www.olddairyfarmcentre.co.uk - Find us on Facebook

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Step into spring with Terracotta A leap of leopard print A print still going fierce into SS19. More leopard print in its natural classic golden brown and black colour or see the new spin of bright colours to reinvent its original take. Tom Ford, Gucci are amongst the big design houses that are fans of the feline markings, majorly influencing the look going forward for us as fashion consumers.

A Postcard From Brighton’s tropical colourways in leopard print tops and poncho give a real summery vibe to the trend. B Young and Saint Tropez continue with the classical colourway in easy and super versatile shirt dresses.

Pretty prairie The romantic, floral prairie dress with its ultra feminine look and long sweeping hemlines sets the way for pretty floral dresses with frills, bows, gathers and tucks. The look is throwon-and-go, add your favourite boots or sandals and grab a big over sized slouchy bag. The look also conjurs up the neo boho chic vibe. Look out for our new dress labels arriving this season.

Working it Practically cool and unfussed styling.

The Boiler suit really paved the wave on the runways of the major shows. If you feel the boiler suit should be left to a workman then trade the idea with the very much on trend option - the jumpsuit. The jumpsuit in a minimalist form like B Young’s Toby – simply chic. Contrast with high heels and throw on some jewellery

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like some statement earrings. Work the look a bit of glamour but not too much.

Frill seekers Multiple designers have incorporated frills and other trim features and details to their pieces for SS/19.

Dresses, skirts and tops showed delicate ruffles in silk, tulle and lace projecting a very feminine and romantic image. NU’s blouse with its decorative sleeves is just dreamy.

Wear zipped up with some cigarette pants or openly layer over separates.

Tie-Dye trending Think Bohemian Ibiza and festival revellers on a heady summer day in the patterned rainbow hues . Top designers and influencers have given this Woodstock original a splash of glam. The colours and form a little more controlled in its new twist. Keep watch for our new Ozzie label this SS/19 with its tie-dye pieces.

These are just a few trends to mention, the runways and major fashion influencers ooze gorgeous and exciting new looks. We constantly source and gather information from the fashion sphere and bring to our customer in our own style and into our own brand so that you the customer can look and feel gorgeous whether you want to subtly nod to the trends or be more expressive.

Happy spring/summer styling. We look forward to seeing you in store or online. Anna xx

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Perfect gifts for Mothering Sunday

Sunday 31st March Mothering Sunday gives us the perfect opportunity to say thank you to our mums for everything they have done and still do for us. It’s lovely to buy a gift or make a card. We’ve a few suggestions of some lovely gifts available locally and a hand-made idea to make her feel special. Or you could even offer to do a job around the home that she dislikes!

Daisy B’s, Daventry & Southam www.facebook.com/daisybboutique

Sence jewellery from Terracotta Rugby www. terracottarugby.co.uk

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Sparkling Rosé from Gallachers of Rugby www. gallacherswinerugby.co.uk

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Libra sculptures from £55Texture Interiors, Heart of the Shires www.textureinteriors.co.uk

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Bottle feed our lambs Late Feb - mid-April

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Teddy Bears’ Picnic 22 & 23 May // Father’s Day Tournament 16 June

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Easter Sunday, 21st April In a nutshell Palm Sunday is the day that Jesus arrived in Jerusalem.

Maundy Thursday is the day of the Last Supper and Good Friday is the day of Jesus’ crucifixion and death.

Easter Sunday comes as a huge celebration at the end of Lent with feasting and treats, commemorating the day that Jesus rose from the dead. Christians remember Maundy Thursday as the day of the Last Supper, when Jesus washed the feet of his disciples and established the ceremony known as the Eucharist. In the UK Easter is one of the major Christian festivals of the year. It is full of customs, folklore and traditional food. However, Easter in Britain has its beginnings long before the arrival of Christianity. Many theologians believe Easter itself is named after the Anglo-Saxon goddess of the dawn and spring - Eostre.

Maundy money In Britain, the Queen takes part in the Ceremony of the Royal Maundy, which dates back to Edward 1. This involves the distribution of Maundy Money to deserving senior citizens (one man and one woman for each year of the sovereign’s age), usually chosen for having done service to their community. They receive ceremonial red and white purses which contain coins made especially

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for the occasion. The white purse contains one coin for each year of the monarch’s reign. The red purse contains money in place of other gifts that used to be given to the poor.

In the 17th century, the King or Queen would wash the feet of the selected poor people as a gesture of humility, and in remembrance of Jesus’s washing the feet of the disciples. The last monarch to do this was James II.

Easter eggs!!

Easter eggs are a very old tradition going to a time before Christianity. Eggs after all are a symbol of spring and new life. In the UK before they were replaced by chocolate, real eggs were hard-boiled and dyed in various colours and patterns. The traditionally bright colours represented spring and light. Sadly, nowadays if you gave a child in Britain a hard-boiled egg on Easter Sunday, you would probably end up wearing it!

An older more traditional game is one in which real eggs are rolled against one another or down a hill. The owner of the egg that stayed un-cracked the longest won.

Even today in Preston, Lancashire, they still carry out the custom of hard boiled eggs being rolled down slopes to see whose egg goes furthest.

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Feature Bunnies Children hunt for Easter eggs (normally chocolate) hidden about the home or garden by the Easter bunny.

The Easter bunny however may actually be an Easter hare. The hare was allegedly a companion of the ancient Moon goddess and of Eostre. The first edible Easter bunnies appeared in Germany during the early 1800s, they were made of pastry and sugar.

The Friday before Easter Sunday and the Monday after are a bank holiday in the UK. Over Easter schools in the UK close for two weeks, just enough time to digest all the chocolate!!

Win one of three locally made Easter eggs.

Nenette Chocolates offers a delicious range of handmade chocolates including fresh truffles in an ever evolving range of flavours. Available to buy from Napton Village Stores. www.naptonvillagestores.co.uk

How to enter Find the total number of chicks in this magazine (including this one) Deadline for entries April 12th 2019. 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 Suite 4, Wayside House, Braunston, NN11 7HB.

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Best foot forward

Best foot forward - Flore Northamptonshire offers a surprising variety of landscapes from the rolling hills in the north, to the scenic vistas and amazing woodlands in the south. If you add the Grand Union Canal with its many towpaths, quaint little villages that are secreted in history it is no wonder that they call this county the “Hidden Cotswolds”.

turn around and look where you have come from as the views are quite breathtaking, both night and day.

FLORE – NARROW BOAT – CIRCULAR WALK Distance: 4.7 miles Surface: Moderate Difficulty: Easy

Did you know? Nether Heyford has one of the largest village greens in England?

Flore (or historically spelt Floore) is a fabulous village which is laden with hidden treasures to explore. Along this walk you will come across a tree with a hollow that is so deep you can’t help but put your head inside to investigate, as well as stunning fields, well kept pathways, a few stiles (which are dog friendly), a fabulous Grade II listed church which has artefacts that date back to the 1400’s and a very beautiful house that glows in the dark!

History fact: The thatched cottage in Flore called Adams Cottage is said to be the home of the ancestors of John Adams, the second President of the United States of America. (Wikipedia) Route: Starting from Weedon Cemetery you will head towards the A5 and cross the main road. This is a busy road, so please be vigilant whilst crossing. Follow the footpath signs along as you walk over a couple of small bridges and a few open fields. You will see the church in the distance which is your first mini pit-stop. I urge you to

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The footpath is clearly signposted and you will notice that the River Nene is a constant presence on your right hand side until you reach the village of Nether Heyford.

We are not walking by Whitehall Farm, Nether Heyford, but it is interesting to note that two bodies were discovered there a few years ago (2015) by metal detectors! The area turned out to be a rather well kept Anglo Saxon Cemetery, but I can imagine it was all rather exciting at the time!

As you reach the outskirts of Nether Heyford take the footpath that leads off to the right (do not follow the path into the village). This footpath takes you along the rear of some modern houses, but this is also where you will spot the special “empty” tree!

Continue along the footpath and you will start to see the Grand Union Canal on your left. Before you reach Heyford Lane, take a right onto the towpath. Please be aware that there are elements of the towpath that are rather narrow, therefore I would recommend walking this section in single file.

You will spot moorhens, swans and many other wildlife along this stretch of waterways. It is extremely peaceful, even with the distance hum of a canal boat engine or two.

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You will pass Stowe Hill Marina on your left, then continue along the footpath and go under the A5. From here, you have a choice. You can either continue along the footpath until you reach steps that go up (on your right) and take the last ¼ mile over the open fields, or continue along the footpath until you see steps that go down, which brings you out to where you started! (if you wanted the longer route then I suggest the first option).

There is something magical about walking in the winter time. Whether it’s the frosty footsteps, the clear crisp air, or the breathtaking views, it’s a wonderful time to go walking and Northamptonshire/Warwickshire have many walks that we can enjoy right on our doorstep.

Parking: There are a few options for parking. Either park at the Narrow Boat Pub, A5 Watling Street, Weedon and commence your walk from there (please only park there if you intend to use their services). Alternatively, park at Weedon Cemetery, Church Street, Weedon. NN7 4ED.

Adventure is a way of life.

With my trusty backpack (Nellie) and my comfy walking boots, life is a dream. Go take a hike! @juliadohertygu

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RUGBY TOWN CENTRE

SUNDAY 19th MAY 2019 10am to 4pm

RUGBY BIKEFEST A family friendly bike festival

Bikes l Ride-In l Stalls l Family entertainment l Music l Food www.therugbytown.co.uk/bikefest

Further information: Tel: 01788 533217 Email: visitor.centre@rugby.gov.uk

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Come and try our latest Menu’s and enjoy our Cosy Country Pub

packed full of character and rustic charm with exposed timber beams, open fires and tweed clad furniture. Savour your drink, enjoy a meal and catch up with friends.

Prix Fixe Menu from £16.50 for 2 Courses

Available Lunchtimes Wednesday to Friday and Wednesday & Thursday Evenings before 7pm

Mothers Day—31st March See website for details

Easter Weekend 19-22nd April OPENING TIMES : Wednesday to Saturday 12 - 3pm & 5.30 - 11pm . Food served until 2pm & 9.30pm thebellinnladroke.co.uk

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A full list of events over the forthcoming months is available on our website www.villageemporium.co.uk/events/ blend of fine art images, installations & music.

10am-5pm (4pm Sundays).Free entry. Floor One Gallery, Rugby Art Gallery & Museum, Little Elborow St, Rugby CV21 3BZ. Colin is an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society with three RPS medals & will be including two award-winning limited edition prints. Christine is a Licentiate of the Royal Photographic Society who will be showcasing a collection of colourful, often abstract, canvas images conjured from urban and everyday life. Together they share creative instincts that complement each other in a compelling mix of exhibits not to be missed. www.colinprickett.com www.ragm.co.uk

Wednesday 6th to Saturday 9th March Stretton on Stage presents

Next Meetings 27th March & 24th April Southam Dementia Café

Galanos House, CV47 2BL. For Service people past & present & their families. 2.30pm. Come & join us at our dementia café support group, where people with dementia & their carers can meet in a safe & welcoming environment. Open to everyone. Volunteers on hand to offer support, practical advice.

01926 812185

March & April Green Acres Rural Enterprises Staverton

Pottery courses available. Willow Weaving course - Saturday 16th March, courses include a homemade lunch, refreshments and materials.

Gift vouchers available for course bookings call 01327 703313 or email info@greenacresfarm.org.uk

March events Saturday 2nd March Braunston Twinners Mad March Fair

Braunston Village Hall. 10am - 2pm For all enquiries or to book a table please contact Liz Fraser on 07890072487 or via email lizfraser1551@gmail.com.

Saturday 2nd March – Thursday 14th March Creative Fine Art Photographic Exhibition -“Breaking Out”.

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Love begins at Fifty

Stretton-on-Dunsmore Village Hall, CV23 9NA. Marital farce set in the 1980’s written by Raymond Hopkins & directed by Albert Lisztwan.

Doors open from 6:45 curtain up at 7:30 -10pm.

Refreshments. Tickets £10, not recommended for under 16’s! Tickets are available from the Village store in Stretton-on-Dunsmore. Due to the size of the hall, ticket numbers are ltd. strettononstage@gmail.com or by ringing 02476 544854 for tickets

Thursday 7th March & Thursday 4th April Grandborough Farmers Market St Peters Church 10am -12.30pm. All locally sourced produce. Home-made refreshments.

Friday 8th March Gardeners Question Time

Hillmorton Ex-Servicemen’s Club, CV21 4EH. In aid of St. Andrews Garden project & Rotary Charities. 7.30pm. Panel of experts include: Marie Le Nepveu Stratton, Professional Horticulturalist & co-owner of Rimo Growers, John & Sandy Young, Warwickshire Master Composters, Canons Ashby National Trust gardener. Prize raffle. Tickets £5pp Call Kathryn 01788 572098 or Mike 01788 817171

Saturday 16th March and Saturday 20th April Crick Village Market

Crick Primary School, 10am-12noon. Twenty plus stalls covering home produced products, incl cakes, meats, jams & chutneys, gifts, jewellery & cards, second-hand toys & books, knitted hats & clothing. Coffee & teas served. Free entry

Thursday 21st March Ladies of the Night Art History’s Most Scandalous Muses

Illustrated lecture by Stella Lyons, History of Art graduate who runs her own art history courses.

7.30pm promptly at the Benn Hall, Newbold Road, Rugby CV21 2LN. Refreshments. Non-members welcome. The Arts Society, Rugby.

Contact Joy Lunn 01455 209489

Sunday 24th March Table Top Sale Benn Hall, Rugby.

10am-12pm. Admission 50p. Free Parking, refreshments. Tables £10. Proceeds for Extra Mile Call Mike 07771 874128

Sunday 31st March Afternoon Tea Fundraiser

Hillmorton Ex-Service Men’s Club, High Street, Rugby. An afternoon of cakes & tea/coffee, all in a good cause! 3pm -5pm. £8.00 for adults, children 10 & under £5.00 From Rotary Club of Rugby Saturday Breakfast Pauline Kimber on 07974 005719

April events Thursday 11th April Edward Lear’s Stuff and Nonsense

By Don’t Go into the Cellar Theatre Company.

2pm-3.15pm Interactive theatre written for young families audience participation is strongly encouraged!

Suitable for ages 5+ & is free to attend, places limited so book early & reserve tickets.

Call 01327 301246 or email museum@ daventrytowncouncil.gov.uk or pop in to Daventry Museum at 3 New Street, Daventry, NN11 4BT.

Saturday 13th April Daventry Classic Car Show

At The Hollows in Daventry. With an exhibition of over 70 classic cars; vintage stalls; crafts; family games; food &drink stalls, live entertainment. Free family-friendly event.

To exhibit your car contact cllr.jones@daventrytowncouncil.gov.uk.

For Info regarding the event or trading at this event, contact events@daventrytowncouncil. gov.uk.

Saturday 13th April Braunston WI Jumble Sale

Braunston Village Hall, 1.30pm, entry 20p.

Refreshments available. Come along and find lots of bargains.

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“GO TAKE A HIKE” SATURDAY 16th MARCH 2019 AT 2.15 pm.

BRAUNSTON VILLAGE HALL, WELTON RD, BRAUNSTON, NN11 7HW.

FOR EVERYONE WHO LOVES WALKING, THE GREAT OUTDOORS, OR JUST HAVING AN ADVENTURE!!

Taking to the stage, Julia Doherty from Adventure Geek will be giving an inspirational and motivational talk about her 500 mile trek along the pilgrim route of the Camino to Santiago De Compostela.

ALL PROFITS FROM THIS TALK WILL GO DIRECT TO RUGBY’S PAWPRINTS, A CHARITY FOR RE-HOMING DOGS RESCUED FROM DEATH ROW, SO PLEASE COME ALONG AND SUPPORT THIS DESERVING CAUSE.

Tickets £7.50

Saturday 13th April Daventry Choral Society

Mozart: Requiem & Solemn Vespers.

Holy Cross Church, Daventry. Tickets £15 Unreserved, £12 friends, £2 students to include a glass of wine/fruit juice.

Call 01327 877923 www.daventrychoral.org.uk

Sunday 14th April Stretton-on-Fosse Gardens

Court House is a 4 acre garden with year-round interest & colour. Extensive and varied spring bulbs. Walled kitchen garden. Rose garden, pond area. Old Beams is a walled cottage garden on a slope with traditional cottage garden plants, small lawn, rockery, fruit cage &vegetable garden. 2pm – 5.30pm Home-made teas at Court House. Adult: £6.50. Child: Free More info on NGS website www.ngs.org.uk

Saturday 20th April and Sunday 21st April Napton Art Group Easter Exhibition

Napton Village Hall (CV47 8LS) from 10am - 5pm. On display & for sale over 150 paintings, cards & craft exhibits.

Refreshments, raffle & tombola. £1 for adults, children free.

Thursday 25th April Sulby Gardens openings

Snakeshead fritillaries, cowslips & bluebells. 2pm - 5pm .The Story of Sulby Gardens, booklet available, Robust footwear recommended. £4 per head, children free. Homemade teas available.

Sulby Gardens, NN6 6EZ More info on NGS website www.ngs.org.uk

Thursday 25th April The Art of the Hero: Commemorating Scott of the Antarctic Illustrated lecture by Max Jones, Manchester University lecturer specializing in the cultural history of war & heroes. 7.30pm at the Benn Hall, Newbold Road, Rugby CV21 2LN. Wine & orange juice on sale from 7pm.

Non-members most welcome. The Arts Society, Rugby.

Contact Joy Lunn 01455 209489

To include refreshments and cakes.

Various stalls/nordic walking demonstrations/wellness and fitness information/raffle tickets/cake stall/pawprints stand etc.

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM www.adventuregeek.co.uk Click on EVENTS and then click onto “Go take a Hike”

For further info and tickets phone Bev on 01327 260378 or Diana on 01327 704468

Saturday 11th May The Dunchurch Festival Group presents Rock A Hula Tiki Theme Night featuring The Retrobaits. Hawaiian Dress Code. 7.30pm Dunchurch Village Hall. £8. Tickets Also Available From Wanda Fashions Phone Rob 01788 817307 www.dunchurchevents.org facebook.com/ dunchurchfestivalevents

Saturday 22nd June Rugby Race for Life Draycote

Water, We don’t break records - we beat cancer! This is thousands of people uniting with one purpose. To come together. To raise money. To beat cancer.

Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life is a series of events raising money for research into all 200 types of cancer.

People of all ages, abilities and backgrounds take part in the Race for Life, join us in Rugby on Saturday 22nd June and take part in the 5K or 10K Race for Life. Visit raceforlife.org to find your nearest event.

For Race entry and event enquiries please call 0203 425 9350

Kilsby Village Community Shop Come and help us celebrate our first birthday on Saturday 23rd March from 2pm with some balloons to give away, food to sample, tea to drink and wine to taste. You can also call in before the event to find details of our cake making contest. We are located in the carpark of the Red Lion pub on Main Street and are open 8-5.30 Monday to Saturday and 8-noon on Sundays. Come and see our range of locally produced cheese, cold meats and bacon, cakes, wine and general groceries and much much more!

Come and give our community venture a try whether you are a new or existing customer!

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

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900 years of History Delapre Abbey - Northampton During the many years I lived in Northampton, I knew of Delapre Abbey but I was unable to visit these historic buildings until very recently in 2018.

The 900 year old Delapre Abbey had come very close to being demolished on a number of occasions, most notably in 1954 when a plan to pull down the buildings was narrowly defeated and it became the home of the Northamptonshire Record Office in 1959, giving the Abbey and estate a new lease of life for the next forty years.

A £3.65 million Heritage Lottery funded restoration programme, a passionate band of volunteers and Northampton Borough Council have all contributed to restoring the Abbey, outbuilding, parkland and estate, to help create a new community venue and visitor attraction.

With modern interactive hands-on displays, visitors are now able to discover the history of the Abbey, enjoy the peace and quiet of the gardens or grab a bite to eat in the Orangery café and Billiard Room, which has pleasant views across 500 acres of park land and a golf course.

I was educated about the importance of the Battle of Northampton, which was fought within the grounds of the Abbey, during the Wars of the Roses and found the several unrestored rooms on the first floor of the Abbey,

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particularly interesting. The Nine seemingly unrelated objects helped me focus on nine particularly significantly different events in the 900 year old history of the Abbey.

The gardens are superb, there was a large walled garden and the hidden remains of a water garden. The open spaces of the lawn, the fabulous trees of the small arboretum and the trails through a coppice of trees are ideal spaces for children to run, play and explore. There is so much to see from the colourful flowers, the ancient trees and mature shrubs. You can also book a garden tour with one of the knowledgeable guides to enhance your visit even further.

The formal walled garden offers visitors the chance to relax and enjoy a real blast of colour during the summer.

The garden is filled with reminders of the Abbey’s long and varied history from the small herb garden and the modern sculptures produced by nationally celebrated artists. The allotment beds and greenhouses provide organically grown produce for use in the Orangery café and you may also find some of the plants for sale in the shop, at times throughout the year.

Beyond the Abbey buildings you can explore over 500 acres of parkland with a mix of woodland and open grasslands, crossed by several paths. The parkland also includes an equestrian centre, angling club and a public golf course, providing a range of sporting activities for visitors.

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A path alongside the London Road will take you to the Eleanor Cross, one of twelve memorial crosses built by King Edward I to commemorate the resting places of his wife, Queen Eleanors funeral cortege in 1291. Recent conservation work on the cross has made it well worth the time to visit.

Delapré Lake is also a sanctuary for both wildlife and numerous leisure activities including water skiing and angling. It is a real delight for anglers, as the lake contains Carp, as well as plenty of Bream and Tench.

Don’t forget to call into the Abbey shop which has a wonderful selection of souvenirs inspired by the history of the Abbey and its grounds.

If you are looking for a local day out, I would fully recommend a visit to Delapre Abbey, whatever the season.

Delapre Abbey London Road Northampton NN4 8AW General Enquiries: info@delapreabbey.org Event Enquiries: events@delapreabbey.org Twitter: @DelapreAbbey Facebook: Delapré Abbey

Jim Davis The Travel Locker www.thetravellocker.com Twitter: @thetravellocker Facebook: thetravellocker Jim Davis is a retired Northamptonshire secondary school teacher. Having worked as a freelance journalist for many years, he now writes a travel blog.

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Explore and experience the beauty and life on our canals with LNBP Community Boating.

For nearly 40 years LNBP Community Boating at Braunston has been welcoming community groups and organisations of all ages and interests to experience the beauty and heritage of our local canals.

half day trips specifically for groups on selected midweek days during June, July and September 2019, subject to availability.

LNBP welcome a wide variety of groups of all ages and varying interests which include:

And they invite you to come and do the same.

LNBP Community Boating is a registered not-for-profit charity run by volunteers who each year provide the opportunity for groups, clubs and associations with members aged 8 years upwards to enjoy inexpensive canal boating trips and short break holidays on the Grand Union and Oxford Canals in Warwickshire, Northamptonshire and the Midlands.

LNBP Community Boating have two boats - called Lancelot and Guinevere - moored at the historic junction of those canals at Braunston in Northamptonshire. Each is fitted with a modern well-equipped galley complete with refrigerator and microwave, two toilets, sleeping accommodation and central heating. Both boats are operated by experienced and fully-qualified skippers who take responsibility for the running of the boat throughout the trip and provide guests with an insight into the boats, the history of the canals and local area.

There is opportunity for group members to try their hand at many activities including steering the boats through open countryside, photography, countryside walks, team building and route planning. Or simply sit back, relax and take in the views and the peace and quiet, and enjoy watching the world go by at a slower pace.

New For 2019 – Day and Evening Trips

Due to demand, LNBP have now introduced a new Day Trips programme. They will be running a series of full or

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So why not think about bringing your group aboard Lancelot and Guinevere in 2019 for either a day trip or short break to experience the unique beauty and heritage of our local canals.

For further details regarding bookings or an information pack about LNBP Community Boating at Braunston, contact Bookings Officer, Nigel Smith on 07967 406 875, or via email at: bookings@lnbp.co.uk.

Alternatively visit LNBP at Braunston’s website at www.lnbp.co.uk Mention you saw us in The VillageEmporium when contacting and booking to receive a discount.

And ask about one of their 2019 Taster Trip Days, the ideal chance for group leaders and organisers to sample everything a trip on the canal with LNBP can offer for your group, organisation or society.

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Competition

Win an evening canal trip for your group with LNBP Community Boating LNBP Community Boating at Braunston have teamed up with The Village Emporium to offer one lucky group (maximum 24 persons) the opportunity to win a free summer evening’s trip on our local canals.

Note, the prize of the two hour canal trip is to be taken during LNBP’s Community Week between Monday 8th and Friday 12th July, and is only open to community groups and organisations in The Village Emporium delivery network area.

To be in with a chance of winning this fabulous prize for you and your group, simply send details of your name and organisation and a contact telephone number via email to marketing@lnbp.co.uk.

But be quick! Closing date for this competition is 31st March 2019.

The lucky winner will be drawn at random and notified shortly after.

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We can supply bulk orders of Wine, Champagne for Weddings, Parties etc. We also to supply to Bistros & Restaurants.

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Sunday dinners

Bread & butter pudding Ingredients 250ml full-fat milk 300ml double cream 1 vanilla pod, halved and seeds scraped out, or 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 whole large eggs , plus 1 egg yolk 3 tbsp golden caster sugar 8 slices of day-old white crusty bread 50g slightly salted butter, softened plus extra for greasing 75g mix sultanas and currants or other dried fruit Zest ½ lemon 2 tbsp demerara sugar Method Heat oven to 180C/160C/gas 4. To make the custard, heat the milk, cream and vanilla pod with its scraped out seeds (if using) together in a saucepan to just below boiling point. Meanwhile whisk the eggs and yolk with the caster sugar in a jug. Slowly pour the warm milk mixture, including the vanilla pod, over the eggs, stirring constantly until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract now if using.

Lightly butter an ovenproof dish approximately 20cm x 25cm x 5cm. Cut the crusts from the bread slices, then butter both sides of the bread and cut into triangles. Lay half of the bread slices in the bottom of the dish so that they are slightly overlapping. Mix the dried fruit with the lemon zest and sprinkle half of the mix over the bread.

Layer the rest of the bread on top then sprinkle over the remaining fruit.

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Historic and interesting facts of Rugby William Gilbert, a local bootmaker, took up ball-making to supply Rugby School. In 1842, he established the first rugby football workshop, now the Webb Ellis Rugby Football Museum, and the building with the longest continuous connection with the game of rugby.

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What’s behind the Red Tractor logo on my food and drink?

For many people food shopping is not a pleasure but a chore. Often a race against time in a busy supermarket – maybe accompanied by children – it’s a job that needs doing with the minimum of fuss.

With so much to think about, do you have time to consider the bewildering amount of labels and descriptions that are on your food and drink?

In market research carried out by Red Tractor Assurance over the past few years, the issues that shoppers care about the most have shown to be very consistent.

Animal welfare, food safety and product traceability are repeatedly listed as the top priorities. These shopper opinions continue to help shape what the Red Tractor logo stands for.

The Red Tractor logo is all about providing reassurance to consumers and telling them at a glance that the product is traceable, safe and farmed with care. By choosing Red Tractor products shoppers know that a huge amount of care has gone in to producing them, all the way from the farm to store.

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Animal welfare We know it is important to shoppers that farmers protect the health and welfare of animals. Our standards make sure that our farmers have the knowledge and skills needed to look after animals, understand their needs and that the animal’s health and welfare is maintained by frequent checks. Red Tractor standards mean that animals have enough space, and safe and comfortable housing or shelter. Our animals need a nutritious diet to stay healthy, so the scheme requires that all animals have unlimited access to fresh, clean drinking water and are provided with well balanced meals. All farmers who keep livestock must ensure their animals are healthy.

They constantly monitor the health of their animals to help prevent them from becoming unwell. Farmers have

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Traceable food from UK farms Red Tractor operates world-leading standards on tracing your food from farms to pack. All users of the logo have to keep comprehensive records of their Red Tractor products, including all elements of the food chain. We regularly inspect them to ensure that this is happening.

The flag in the Red Tractor logo tells you where your food has come from, so the union flag tells you it has been farmed and prepared all in the UK. Food safety and Hygiene When you buy food for yourself or your family, you want to be able to trust that it is safe and produced to high standards. Red Tractor makes sure that everyone using the logo applies a rigorous criteria of food safety and hygiene to the way your food is produced – from farms to pack. Red Tractor farmers use antibiotics responsibly – for the health and welfare of the animals in their care.

Red Tractor dairy farmers have to meet strict standards of hygiene; from the way they milk the cows to how they store the milk for collection. Food given to Red Tractor animals on the farm is safe for them to eat, so there is no risk of contamination to the meat and milk produced. When it comes to your fruit and vegetables, our standards ensure that pesticides are used with care and only when necessary.

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f o l e l f u i F l For residents at Anya Court Care Home, life never stands still.

Residents may need a little more help than they used to, but they’ve still got a lot to give. So whatever they’re doing – whether they’re tending the garden, being pampered at the hair salon or taking a trip down memory lane over a cup of tea, our team is there to support them every step of the way.

To arrange a visit, call 01788 811976 or for more information, go to www.hallmarkcarehomes.co.uk

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

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Recipe Sunday dinners

Happy Feet Registered Foot Care Specialist l Toe nail cut l Corns l Verrucas l Ingrown toe nails l Hard dry skin l Fungal nails

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One-pan roast dinner Ingredients 1½ kg chicken 1 lemon, halved 50g softened butter 2 tsp dried mixed herbs 750g potatoes, chopped into roastie size about 7 carrots, roughly 500g, each chopped into 2-3 chunks 2 tbsp olive oil 100g frozen peas 300ml chicken stock 1 tsp Marmite

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Method Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Snip the string or elastic off the chicken if it’s tied up, then place in a big roasting tin. Shove the lemon halves into the cavity. Rub the butter, herbs and seasoning all over the chicken. Put the potatoes and carrots around it, drizzle everything with oil, season and toss together.

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Roast for 20 mins, then turn the oven down to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and roast for 50 mins more. Stir the peas, stock and Marmite into the veg in the tin, then return to the oven for 10 mins more.

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Daventry: 01327 879020 Harbury: 01926 614422

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Patrick Holford returns to Sheaf Street Renowned nutritionist and author Patrick Holford is returning to Sheaf Street Health Store, Daventry’s only independent specialist health food shop.

Patrick is a pioneer in new approaches to health and nutrition. As well as being founder of the Institute for Optimum Nutrition, he is author of 36 books including The Low Gl-Diet Bible, Optimum Nutrition for the Mind and 10 Secrets of Healthy Aging, and a frequently sought-after spokesman on nutrition in the media.

Patrick is founder of the Food for the Brain Foundation and an honorary fellow of the British Association of Nutritional Therapy, as well as a member of the Nutrition Therapy Council, and the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council.

Sheaf Street Health Store will be welcoming Patrick to Daventry where he will be sharing the secrets to his Hybrid Diet in a seminar on 20 March.

His visit coincides with the forthcoming release of his Hybrid Diet book in the same month, co-authored with award-winning medical journalist Jerome Burne, which focuses on how variation as opposed to moderation is key to achieving weight loss.

Patrick’s talk will enable people in the Daventry area to discover how to enjoy fatty foods, whether they are carnivorous or vegetarian, but without carbs, and how to enjoy slow carbs without shunning all pasta and bread – by mastering their body’s metabolism with The Hybrid Diet.

“The two most effective ways to lose weight are either a high fat, ‘ketogenic’ diet (think Atkins) or a slow carb, ‘low GL’ diet. Both have been shown to cause more weight loss than a conventional low calorie, low fat diet”, says Patrick. “But switching between the two has even more health advantages. The hybrid way of eating gives the benefits of fasting without going hungry and reduces risk of diabetes, heart disease, cancer and cognitive decline as well as slowing the ageing process.”

Patrick adds: “We are not designed to eat the same thing every day. Variation, not moderation, is the key to health.”

The seminar is 6.30pm to 9.15pm. Tickets are £17 with limited places. To book tickets, visit www.hybriddiet.co.uk.

Forthcoming events:

With spring looming, the health store is delighted to welcome Holistic Gardener and author Fiann O’ Nualláin to its list of forthcoming guest speakers. Fiann, from Ireland, is an advocate of gardening for health and has a background in horticulture, nutrition, naturopathy and ethnobotany. He will be discussing natural cures for common ailments on 10th April.

The health store will also be taking part in Discover Daventry’s Spring Treasure Hunt running from 8th to 29th April.

Follow Sheaf Street Health Store on Facebook and Instagram for the latest upcoming events or drop by the shop in 20 Sheaf Street, Daventry NN11 4AB.

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Emotional & psychological support for personal and professional life Hypnotherapy, NLP, Energy Psychology, Coaching – In Daventry, Northamptonshire

Specialists in foot health and lower limb conditions Including routine Chiropody treatments for nail and skin problems.

Biomechanical assessments and gait analysis.

Insole and orthotic therapy.

We are fully insured members of the College of Podiatrists, registered members of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and Accredited Practice of the Society of Chiropodist and Podiatrists.

The ground floor practice has no steps and there is guaranteed free and easy car parking in front of the building.

Call 01327 700 033 for an appointment www.centralpodiatry.co.uk Central Podiatry, 2 Egerton Close, Drayton Fields Daventry, Northamptonshire NN11 8PE Jo Bricknell, BSc Hons Podiatry PGCTHE MChS HCPC

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Do you feel like your body need an MOT? For a drug free, non-invasive, body balancing, supremely relaxing treatment, book an appointment with me today.

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Build happiness, well-being, health, confidence, motivation. Help with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, loss, limiting beliefs, habits, cravings, phobia, trauma, weight management, sleep, end of life, relationship breakdown, bad memories, aging, medical conditions AND MORE

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• Train Together • Smash Goals • Burn Calories • • Get Fit • Have Fun • Feel Fab • To arrange a free 30 minute consultation or to book a local class, please contact Karen on 07817 115642 E: kjmarlow@ardenfitnessltd.co.uk Arden Fitness

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Our bespoke Smart Conservatory roof insulation solutions are tailored for your conservatory and can be installed with minimal disruption, making your conservatory nice and cool in the summer and cosy and warm in the winter. Within just a few days, you will be sitting back, relaxing in your new comfortable all-year-round living area.

Having an insulated conservatory roof will not just add value to your property, but it will totally change the way you are using your downstairs living area. For more information or to request a quotation, visit our website or give us a call.

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