The Village Emporium - Borders Edition May/June 2019

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Welcome to The Village Emporium

5 Your family 19 Look good, feel good 26 Your garden 31 Out & about 46 Whats on?

Another birthday celebration milestone with this issue for us! 14 years ago we started delivering just 3,000 copies of the Borders issue every other month, now we print over 33,000 copies with three titles and still deliver door to door. A big thank you to our advertisers for their support, to you, the reader for using The Village Emporium for your local trades and services and thank you to our deliverers for doing such a great job.

We hope you enjoy this bumper issue which sees the return of a competition to win tickets for the very popular Towcester Food Festival in June.

And on that note, we’re off to celebrate our birthday!

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Recipes

Salmon, spinach and crème 25

fraîche bake

44 Raspberry and chocolate nest mini cakes

Whole roasted sea bass with 70

chilli, ginger & coriander marinade

Ali & Clare

6 World blood donor day 16 Child safety week 18 Feel younger, sleep better, reduce stress 20 Red Tractor –support British food &

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farming post Brexit

22 A festival of health in Daventry 24 Father’s Day 28 Frothy hedgerows 30 Beachy holiday style 36 Best foot forward –Litchborough 40 A walk in the park- Daventry Country Park 48 A day at the farm 60 Easy on the eye, easy to use bathrooms 68 Basic pet care

Potato, mint, pea and broad 72

bean salad

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Competitions

Brain teasers 38 Win two tickets to The Towcester Food

Festival 2019

Win a tour for four at Creaton Grange Ales

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World Blood Donor day June 14th Give blood Most of us have had or know someone who has had a blood transfusion. Blood donation is vital to help treat thousands of seriously ill patients every day and new donors are desperately needed.

Eight reasons to give blood: Life-saver – Every blood donation can save or improve the lives of up to three adults or six children.

Desperate need – NHS Blood and Transplant needs many more donors to come forward to make sure the nation’s blood stock remain at a safe level for the future.

Are you eligible? – You need to be in general good health and weigh over 50kg to donate blood. First timers need to start on or before your 66th birthday. Check if you eligible at www.blood.co.uk Blood groups – All blood groups are needed but some such as O negative are particularly vunerable to short fall which can be given to all patients in an emergency.

Young donors – More young donors are needed to better safeguard future blood stocks. You can start donating at 17. Donors from different ethnic backgrounds are needed to combat conditions such as sickle cell and thalassemia which are more likely to affect these groups.

Day-to-day needs – Donated blood is used for patients having surgery, maternity emergencies, people with cancer or blood disorders as well A & E patients with massive blood loss.

There are biscuits – Free food!! Around six million biscuits are eaten by donors every year. The post donation biscuit and cuppa are important because sitting quietly while eating and drinking something helps the body to recover.

Quick pint – If you book an appointment, the whole process takes less than an hour and you will be called every three to six months. Just a short amount of time to do something wonderful for another human being.

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WELCOME TO LONG BUCKBY DENTAL A well-established dental practice situated in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside, Long Buckby Dental serves patients in the local community and beyond.

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Competition Win a tour for four people at Creaton Grange Ales, this fabulous prize includes beer tasting and a pack of Pheasant Tale Golden Ale to take away with you.

Win a tour for four people at Creaton Grange Ales How to enter

Answer the following question:

What is a Polypin ?

A – A sharp object B - Beer in a handy box C – A small parrot

Creaton Grange Ales is a small family run craft microbrewery based in North Northamptonshire.

Their mission is to create fine hand crafted small batch beer, using quality ingredients. Their range of fine craft beers, Pheasant Tale (3.8%), Four Sons (3.5%) and March Yard (4.2%) are created with loving care in small batches without compromising on consistency and quality.

Creaton Grange Ales, The Old Wash House, Creaton Grange, Grooms Lane, Creaton, Northampton, NN6 8NN www.creatongrangeales.co.uk Deadline for entries June 17th 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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Child Safety Week (June 3rd – June 9th) Accidental injury Did you know that accidental injury is the second biggest killer of children in the UK. Only childhood cancer accounts for more deaths. Every week in the UK one child dies in a preventable accident, and around 300 children end up in Accident and Emergency departments every day! Children from the poorest UK families are 13 times more at risk, and are also more likely to be admitted to hospital with accidental injuries.

The Child Accident Prevention Trust Child Safety Week runs from 3rd – 9th June and is organised by The Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) to raise awareness of the risks of child accidents and how they can be prevented. They provide a range of resources to help practitioners run local activities and events and promote safety messages in a fun and engaging way. CAPT stress that although the number of children killed in accidents is shrinking due to ever-improving emergency medical care, near-fatal accidents can leave lifelong mental as well as physical scars, and put families through hell.

Awareness campaigns CAPT run awareness campaigns to explain how most accidents can be easily prevented. Parents often misunderstand the dangers their children face daily. For example, a child is hundreds of times more likely to be killed crossing a road than by a predatory kidnapper.

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But the media focus on paedophile scare-stories, so parents over-estimate the risk of stranger danger and underestimate the risks involved in more mundane scenarios. To put it in perspective, fewer than eight children per year are murdered in the UK, whereas nearly 400 are killed in household or traffic accidents.

For this year’s campaign CAPT have enlisted the help of the Safety Superheroes, who will do battle with the villainous Morning Mayhem! Watch out for them in events this June.

Top tips to keep your kids safe!

1. Make sure they STOP, LOOK, and LISTEN when crossing the road on the way to school (and again on their way home).

2. Teach your kids about burn and scald risks: Don’t overfill the kettle, never use a knife to fish toast out of the toaster, take care with hair-straighteners, & always turn them off after use.

3. Make sure your child knows how to call for emergency help - they might save someone’s life!

Remember: Most safety is just common sense.

Children’s brains are their most important defence against accidents, so let’s teach them to THINK. Check out CAPT’s website www.capt.org.uk

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Feel younger, sleep better, reduce stress...

Have you noticed the new business in Daventry that has been helping our community with their aches and pains for the last 8 months? It’s called The Health Pod and you’re not alone if you haven’t come across it yet as it’s tucked away on St John’s Square at the back of the Leisure Centre.

It opened on 1st September 2018.

Steven Boston and Carla Field are the owners of The Health Pod. They both grew up in the area and have been local to Daventry for over 40 years.

They offer a unique service that is new to the UK. BEMER Physical Vascular Therapy has been around for 20 years in Europe and offers tremendous health benefits by simply sitting in a relaxing arm chair while the BEMER medical device delivers a gentle, non-evasive therapy that is 100% natural. It’s currently used in over 4000 hospitals and medical facilities in Europe and in 40+ countries worldwide and is now available from their walk-in studio in Daventry.

Clients have had relief from back problems, shoulder and tennis elbow complaints, neck stiffness, arthritis in hands, aching/tingly feet, achilles tendon injury, aching knee/ sports injury, muscles strains etc. It also helps many clients with improved energy levels, mental focus, better sleep,

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digestive concerns and more. Many Pro Athletes use this therapy to improve stamina and performance while also helping with rest, repair and recovery after work outs.

BEMER Physical Vascular Therapy does this by promoting blood flow in the smallest blood vessels of the body – the microcirculation. This improves the performance of the body’s own cells, which in turn favours the body’s own self-healing powers. This German medical device has many published clinical studies and BEMER is presently in a collaboration agreement with NASA to create clothing for the astronauts.

Who doesn’t want to feel younger, sleep better, reduce your stress levels and have more energy?

Your first session is free so why not pop along and see what is on offer there.

The Health Pod are at 11 St Johns Square, Daventry, NN11 4FG and are open 9 am – 7 pm Monday to Friday and 10 am – 2 pm on Saturday. t: 07533 361 421 www.thehealthpod.uk.com

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What do clients say about The Health Pod? I was diagnosed with Peripheral Vascular disease in my left leg in Aug 18. On 25th October 2018 I had a follow up Vascular Doppler test and my Consultant Vascular Surgeon told me that I no longer had any blockages or narrowing of the blood vessels and I’m now discharged from the hospital. I am very happy and relieved that my BEMER sessions have had such an effect in such a short time. I will continue with the sessions to assist my overall general health, fitness and energy. Terry, Daventry The pain and tightness near the site of the wound had gone and my knee felt a lot better. I really feel amazed – I didn’t think the BEMER could achieve such immediate results and I hadn’t realised just how very bad the pain had become or how much better I would feel when it was taken away. Sue, Daventry It is very easy to use the ‘magic box’ that sends electro magnetic pulses throughout your body. For my wife and myself this has had unbelievable instant results. Mark, Northamptonshire

later, I have taken none. After the intensive month I would highly recommend BEMER. Steve and Carla are extremely professional, educated and friendly. I have been able to use this therapy as a big step up in my recovery, and I am truly thankful for that. I came to BEMER to take away my back ache, and ended up with something much much better. It took away my need for prescription pain killers.

Scott, Daventry I’ve been suffering with knee pain for some months now after years of issues along with a chest complaint causing constant mucus issues but after a ten day treatment plan, of 8 minute sessions I finally have relief. Kevin, Rugby I was willing to try it because my left leg has been dragging for two years while walking. After the free session I was very surprised because I could lift my leg and walk better. No dragging! I don't have to use my stick to walk now, can climb stairs better now and walk further around town. I have reduced the pain dramatically and can get down to the lower cupboards in my kitchen easier too. Gillian, Daventry

At the end of the second week I stopped taking prescription painkillers completely, and still now 5 weeks

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How can you support British food and farming post-Brexit?

Amid so many unknowns surrounding Brexit, one of the most significant fears among agriculture is that cheap food produced to lower standards will displace British produce on the supermarket shelves.

Depending on what trade deals are struck with Europe and other countries around the world, it remains a distinct possibility that cheap beef produced using growth hormones and chicken washed in chlorine – both practices banned in the UK – could compete with British food in shops.

Red Tractor is the UK’s largest food and farming assurance body and its chief executive, Jim Moseley, says it aims to become the “flagship for British food and farming” both at home and abroad. The Red Tractor logo on pack indicates to consumers how their food has been produced with the Union Flag background setting it apart from imported produce.

Farmers pay to be Red Tractor assured and are inspected by independent assessors to ensure they are meeting the high standards set by the scheme. A recent study of global farm assurance schemes has found that the standards within the Red Tractor scheme are world leading.The international benchmarking study looked at prominent global schemes and concluded that the Red Tractor scheme exceeds in areas such as traceability and food safety.

For example, the standards governing beef and lamb farms was found to be the strongest overall scheme in terms of breadth and depth.

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Mr Moseley said; “I believe that this is one of the most exciting times in Red Tractor’s 19-year history. Our vision is that Red Tractor is seen by shoppers, farmers and the food industry as the flagship of British food and farming.

Red Tractor is already a world-leading assurance scheme; however, we are constantly strengthening our standards in line with scientific advances and consumer demand.We know shoppers are increasingly looking for more informed choice and simple signposts to traceable, safe and responsibly produced food, which is what the Red Tractor logo provides. Increasing confidence in Red Tractor and the entire UK food industry is vital, particularly as we approach Brexit.”

What is Red Tractor?

Red Tractor is a world leading farm and food assurance scheme that provides traceable, safe food. It’s an easy signpost for consumers looking for British food and drink that they can trust. Every working day in the UK, independent inspectors conduct more than 230 in-depth inspections, that’s more than 60,000 each year. You can be confident that the food you buy is traceable, safe and responsibly produced and has met standards set by experts in their field, whatever your budget or diet. Red Tractor has some of the most comprehensive farm and food standards in the world, covering more types of food and drink than any other. By purchasing Red Tractor you are supporting British farmers and food producers and choosing a world leading food safety standard for you and your family. Red Tractor does the checks so you don’t have to.

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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

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A festival of health in Daventry May and June will bring a bumper calendar of events at Sheaf Street Health Store in Daventry. Whether you are on a well-being mission, interested in vegan cookery or curious about an eco lifestyle, the Sheaf Street Health Store team will be bringing a range of Informative talks, demos and sampling events to Daventry.

Daventry Health Fest – 18th May The inaugural Daventry Health Fest – a day packed with expert health advice, tastings, talks and more at Sheaf Street Health Store, takes place from 10am to 4pm.

The yoga studio upstairs at Sheaf Street Health Store will be converted for the day into a lecture theatre for a series of informative talks and workshops, featuring top speakers. Subjects include ‘Managing Mood with Food’, ‘Managing Pain & Inflammation’, ‘The Management & Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes’ and ‘Reducing Stress & Anxiety’. Tickets for the lectures and workshops are £2.50, available from Sheaf Street Health Store. Downstairs on the shop floor, guest suppliers will be offering tastings, demos and sampling. In-house chef, Shari will be sharing simple vegan recipes in the full-size demo kitchen.

Fermented Food Workshop – 6th June Alchemy Flow’s Darren Ollerton is returning to Sheaf Street Health Store for a ‘Fermented Food Workshop’. This latest session will take a more indepth look into how to make highly bioavailable and live foods to support better health and cognition. Darren will bring together current research and insights into food, health and healing to show how the simple act of fermenting in the home kitchen may not only benefit ourselves personally but

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Wake Up to Organic 2019 - 12th June Confused about organic? Want to know more? From 8am to 10am, our team will be serving a FREE organic mini breakfast (whilst stocks last) to show how easy it is to introduce organic foods into your day.

Other events: Althorp Food Festival – 11th & 12th May Look out for the Sheaf Street Health Store team at the annual Althorp Food Festival, from 10am to 5pm. Tasting opportunities and more throughout the weekend.

Daventry Motorcycle Festival – 8th June Sheaf Street Health Store will be showing its support to the event by having two classic motorbikes outside the health store. Sampling & tastings taking place throughout the day.

Vegan Cookery Demo – 21st June Join us as in-house chef, Shari, stirs up some treats in our Vegan Cookery Demo, taking place 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

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Father’s Day June 16th Father’s Day origins Unlike Mother’s Day which can be dated back hundreds of years, Father’s Day is a fairly recent concept. Many historians believe Grace Golden Clayton was the founder of the first Father’s Day in Fairmont, West Virginia on July 5, 1908.

In the United Kingdom Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June. The day does not have a long tradition; The English Year (2006) states that it entered British popular culture “sometime after the Second World War, not without opposition”

Dad’s important role Most dads will receive a Fathers’ Day card on June 16th, but how many of them know just how important their role in the family is? Kids who feel loved by their father tend to have a greater sense of well-being, happiness and life satisfaction, than those who feel loved by their mother alone.

A growing body of research shows that there is a clear link between fathers being involved in parenting their children well, and good outcomes for those children’s

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development. So, as a dad, finding ways to strengthen your relationship with your child can be one of the most important ways to ensure that your kids are happy and healthy. Children whose fathers are involved in their lives are more likely to be better adapted to adult life, lower criminality and having fewer mental health issues.

It seems that dads are realising the importance of their role in the lives of their children. In a report produced in 2011, 82% of full-time working men say they would like to spend more time with their family; in 1989 only 70% felt that way. And 74% of fathers report that spending time with the family or finding time for key relationships is their biggest concern in daily life.

Quality time Quality time with dad is really important too. It doesn’t have to be an expensive holiday or day trip - simply playing ball in the back garden or watching a film together is fine. Fathers who listen to their children, have a close relationship, set appropriate rules, but also grant appropriate freedoms and fully engage create a stronger bond with their children. So dads, why not use this Father’s day to get out, take the kids to the park and just enjoy being with your family.

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Meanwhile, boil the sliced potatoes in a pan of lightly salted water for 8-10 minutes or until just tender. Drain well and set aside. Preheat the oven to 200°C, fan 180°C, gas 6.

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Heat the oil in a deep frying pan and add the spring onions, fry over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes then stir in the crème fraîche and lemon juice. Simmer gently, stirring until the crème fraîche has melted. Stir in the milk and simmer for 1 minute then stir in the spinach and nutmeg and cook for a further 1-2 minutes until the spinach has just wilted. Remove the pan from the heat and fold in the flaked salmon. Season to taste.

Spoon the mixture into a large shallow ovenproof dish. Top with the potatoes and brush over the butter.

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Frothy hedgerows! ‘…when the cow parsley seems to grow a few feet in weeks and the hawthorn blossom is always there too… if this were Japan at a time like this, there would be thousands driving round taking it all in; here, we’re lucky, we have it all to ourselves.’

This is David Hockney describing the arrival of spring in his native Yorkshire.

I love David Hockney’s work for its abundance, its inquisitive nature and for his sheer ‘joy of looking’! He has to be Britain’s most beloved living artist, who in 2012, opened an epic exhibition at the Royal Academy in London, entitled: The Bigger Picture. The exhibition featured over 150 landscapes which were painted over a period of time to capture the changes and beauty of the different seasons. I was lucky enough to see this exhibition and it had such a profound effect on the way I look at colours. I honestly don’t believe there is a time when the landscape looks ‘dull and grey’ - there is always colour in the natural world wherever we are and as Hockney says, ‘You need to look, and then look again!’

This dense white froth of cow parsley or ‘Queen Anne’s Lace’, with its tiny white flowers on towering umbrellalike stalks, looks stunning along our hedgerows, roadsides and fields during May. But although it provides an excellent source of nectar for many pollinators and insects, cow parsley is taking over the countryside!

Every 10 years the Government funds a Countryside Survey and recent figures show that that there is almost half as much cow parsley again as there was 30 years ago….research suggests (article: The Independent Monday 14 May 2014) that there are two potential reasons for this increase; the way we manage roadsides today and the increased fertility in our landscape as a result of intensive farming.

Years ago farmers would cut roadside verges and use it for hay so the grass and other plants would be removed,

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but now they are mown by councils and left, thus adding nutrients to the soil making it more fertile. This is bad news for many of our native wild flowers as they thrive best on poor soil. So into this nutrient rich environment come the ‘heavy mob’…in first place the stinging nettles, second place goes to brambles and in third place - cow parsley, all of these grow so densely that our native wild flowers don’t get a look in.

If like me, you love the shape and white flowers of cow parsley but wouldn’t dream of bringing it into your garden, then a great alternative to grow is Ammi Majus (Posh Cow Parsley!), a more delicate, lacy form of cow parsley which won’t invade your garden! I love Ammi.

It’s so useful as a seasonal ‘filler’ flower in bouquets and arrangements, and an invaluable ingredient for summer weddings to create a natural flowing, wild, countryside style.

I’ll leave you with this little poem by Mary Leslie Newton: Queen Anne, Queen Anne, has washed her lace today,(She chose a summer’s day) And hung it in a grassy place To whiten, if it may.

Queen Anne, Queen Anne, has left it there, And slept the dewy night; Then waked, to find the sunshine fair, And all the meadows white.

Queen Anne, Queen Anne, is dead and gone (She died a summer’s day) But left her lace to whiten in Each weed entangled way!

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Essential beach holiday packing guide Be sure to have all you need to look and feel beautiful without loading the luggage.

Maxi dresses The Maxi dress seems to have mass appeal. Let’s be honest, what’s not to love about them. Providing you find the right style, cut and shape to suit your proportions they can suit everyone, the tall, petite curvy or athletic framed . They look effortlessly glam, versatile and adjustable when it comes to styling. Indulging in holiday food and drink as we do is perfectly acceptable because no tight waistbands are digging in! Our styles in store include new Ozzie label Eb and Ive’s beautifully printed in lovely lightweight Summer fabric.

The oversized shirt Oversized shirts give that clean, contemporary look, ideally in natural fibres for warmer climes. Teamed with a cami and denim shorts, layered over a simple slip dress, cuffs turn back and all opened out when layered clearly states out-of-the-office and on vacation chic.

The co-ords The co-ords comply brilliantly to capsule wardrobe chic. The power of the two piece, a top and bottom set that you can wear together but then transform and reimagine by wearing with other separates. For instance the blouse with shorts, palazzo’s. The skirt or trousers (co-ord set) could gel very well with a cami or a slogan tee.New Danish brand MbyM’s amazing two piece sets look so stylish together or reworked.

Classic shades We welcome a new, hot fashion eyewear brand Quay this season. The Minikey is a take on the classic Ray-Ban aviator but for a fraction of the price. The whole range is stunning , real fashion inspired shades endorsed by J-Lo and other A listers. All eyewear are cat 3 polarised too.

Take cover Though it can be baking hot in the day, obviously evenings can be quite chilly or the air-con can be a little fierce on the cold setting. Pack a poncho or a jacket . Eb and Ive’s new botanical floral jacket is just beautiful. Gorgeous layered over something simple to off set the florals.

The poncho is also a winning cover up. The poncho is stylish, light, comfortable and forgiving! See APCFB’s leopard printed jersey poncho in candy coloured coral or tonal greys.

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Footwear Keep it to a minimum. Go for styles that cover all the bases and as a suggestion no more than 3 pairs.

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Best foot forward

Best foot forward - Litchborough 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”.

LITCHBOROUGH LOOP – CIRCULAR WALK Distance: 4.3 miles Surface: Varied Difficulty: Moderate This is a moderate walk as the countryside in this area is quite hilly, especially for Northampton villages, but the unspoilt villages of Church Stowe, Upper Stowe and Litchborough are certainly worth the extra effort.

THE ROUTE: Starting at The Old Red Lion pub in Litchborough who are very welcoming and offer a range of ales, wines and the food is sourced locally. Follow the main road towards the local play park with the glorious Grade II listed St Martins Church behind us.

As you follow the footpaths signs into the park it is now a case of keep bearing right, up and down fields, across stiles, over ploughed fields, small footbridges and gaps in hedges. It is well worth keeping your eye out for all sorts of wildlife on this walk. I have often seen buzzards, kite, kestrels and wrens, as well as the gorgeous little lambs.

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two of cows, so please be wary of this if you have a dog with you.

You will see Upper Stowe in the distance and yes, you have a hill to climb before you can be rewarded with a cuppa and perhaps a slice of cake at The Old Dairy Farm. Take your time to explore the various unique selection of shops and crafts as well as the fabulous restaurant and tea room.

Turn right as you leave the Old Dairy Farm and look out for another footpath sign on the right hand side. This will take you onto a little path that will emerge into the most wonderful views of Northamptonshire. Now is the time to snap photos of bouncing lambs and fantastic vistas.

As you make your way to Church Stowe you will actually turn left following the footpath before you reach the village itself. Those little boxes to your right are not hedgehog houses, but beehives, so beware! Continue along the footpath until you reach the B-road, where you will turn left. There is now a short walk along this quiet road, but if you are tired then you can always take five mins on the bench and enjoy the views.

Look out for a green footpath sign on the left and then once again you are on a trail of stiles, and well-trodden routes through open fields. We are making our way back to Litchborough and you can see the village in the distance. The views on the way back are absolutely amazing and I urge you to turn around every now and then to capture the scenery behind you.

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As we make our way along the road back into the village we can take a few minutes to explore the church that dates back to the 13th & 14th century. There is a war memorial on the green and if wanted to explore the village then you will be able to see (through the wrought iron gates), Litchborough Hall which is closed to the public and only opened during the National Gardens Scheme.

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Competition wine and gin tastings, live music and a free kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s circus.

There will be nearly 100 stalls selling artisan food and drink, many local to Northamptonshire, and a street food market.

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Five winners will each win a pair of tickets.

Bake Off star Val Stones will grace the chef demo stage at the 6th Towcester Food Festival in June. Val won the hearts of the nation with her ready smile and Yorkshire charm, along with her habit for dancing round the tent while baking.

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A Walk in the Park – Daventry Country Park I have always considered the Country Park to be one of the districts true gems. When my own children were younger, I often took them to the adventure play area for them to let off some steam and explore.

As they got older, I took them for walks around the park pointing out birds on the lake, in the trees and around the bird tables. They got very excited when we spotted goldfinch, nuthatch, tufted duck, tree creepers and sometimes a buzzard complimenting the abundant species of ducks and geese.

As a school teacher I enjoyed escorting young people down to the park, for nature talks from the Park Rangers.

The students loved the park whether it was for science projects, environmental studies or just `getting out of school for a walk in the fresh air down by the water`.

I walk the park almost every day looking and listening to the changing of the seasons. I have also seen how well the park is used by walkers, cyclists, runners, bird watchers, photographers, horse riders or families visiting the children’s play area. I usually choose to complete the circular walk which is 2.3 miles (3.7km) long but there are numerous marked and hard-surfaced trails throughout the woodlands and meadows.

The walks go close to the reservoir so walkers are encouraged to stop and view the wildlife. Apart from the seating areas around the very popular children`s

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adventure playground there are several other picnic benches situated around the park.

There is also a wonderful café where you can stop and have anything from a cup of tea to a full English breakfast, if desired. There are toilets and a visitor centre displaying information about the wildlife you could see around the park. The children can also get up close to the ducks on the wooden pier platform.

This year marks the 41st anniversary since the park first opened to the public in 1978, although the reservoir is considerably older, having been built as a feeder for the Grand Union Canal & Oxford Canal in 1804. Many land holdings including part of the hamlet of Thrupp were flooded to create the reservoir.

As the town grew during the 1970’s, the District Council agreed with British Waterways (now the Canal & River Trust) to manage the site for recreational and conservation purposes. In 1983 a new visitor Centre and cafe opened in the old reservoir keeper’s cottage, adapted for the purpose and the park was expanded in 1994 with the construction of the Northern Way road introducing the new Wild Acres and Community Orchard.

If like me, you hate the gym but want to stay fit and healthy there is also an outdoor gym in the park! The fitness equipment is in Northern Field beyond the car park near the main entrance. The cardiovascular

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equipment includes a rowing machine, leg press, crossrider, air walker, skier, cycle, body twist and rider.

Daventry Country Park also hosts a Park Run every Saturday morning with hundreds of runners of all ages in a 5km timed run. Participants run at their own pace and run for their own fitness, health and enjoyment. It is organised and managed entirely by volunteers and new runners are always welcome to join in.

This year the park is set to see some major improvements to the circular paths, the building of new walkways, jetties and improving the café area and toilets. New equipment will be installed in the play area, including a castle-themed fort with lots of different activities, new swings and some smaller items for toddlers plus a refurbished zip wire!

The Country Park is ideally situated on the urban fringe of Daventry within one mile of the town centre and is easily accessible by car, bicycle or on foot with the benefit of cycle ways and footpaths from the surrounding areas.

Recognised as one of the best green spaces in the country, with its wealth of wildlife, nature trails and great expanse of water, the park really is a fantastic place to visit for people of all ages and interests.

Daventry Country Park Northern Way Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 5JB Telephone: 01327 871100

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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Historic and interesting facts of Rugby The Dun Cow in Dunchurch is named after a local myth. Legend has it that the Dun Cow originated from Shropshire and was a “monstrous beast four yards high and six yards long” which provided milk to the locals. A witch made it go on a murderous rampage until it was slain by Guy, Earl of Warwick.

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Recipe Seasonal desserts

Raspberry and chocolate nest mini cakes Ingredients A little oil (for greasing) 25g (1oz) cocoa 3tbsp boiling water 175g (6oz) soft butter 175g (6oz) caster sugar 150g (5oz) self-raising flour ½tsp baking powder 3 eggs

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To decorate 300ml (½ pint) double cream 100g (4oz) white chocolate curls 250g (9oz) raspberries Method Preheat the oven to 180°C (gas mark 4). Lightly brush the insides of a 12 section deep muffin tin with a little oil and line the base of each one with a circle of greaseproof or non-stick baking paper.

Put the cocoa into a small bowl, mix in the boiling water until a smooth paste then leave to cool.

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Put the butter, sugar, flour and baking powder into a mixing bowl, add the cocoa paste and the eggs and beat until smooth. Divide the mixture evenly between the sections of the muffin tin, smooth the tops level then bake for 12-15 minutes until well risen and the tops spring back when lightly pressed with a fingertip.

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Leave for 5 minutes then loosen the edges with a knife, turn out on to a cooking rack and peel off the paper.

Whip the cream in the rinsed and dried mixing bowl until it forms soft swirls. Split the cakes in half then sandwich back together with cream, spreading the remainder on top. Arrange the raspberries in the centre of each cake then sprinkle the chocolate curls around the edge to make a nest. Arrange on a plate to serve.

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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/ Next Meetings 29th May & 26th June 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.

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Teas in the Church’ event, 13th July. We are after copies of photographs, or will get copies made & return originals. Any supporting info – ie names and dates or the full story of the romance & subsequent life! – would add to interest.

The photos will eventually (with the owners’ permission) be put into a file to be kept in the church. Any other ‘Lilbourne’ memorabilia would also be of interest, perhaps for a future exhibition or just to have on record Please contact Jan Alexander, 7 The Horsepool 01788 860742

Sunday 12th May Badby & District Horticultural Society’s Spring Plant Sale

Badby Village Hall 1.30- 4pm, selling homegrown & local nursery plants including flowers, vegetables, shrubs & hanging baskets. Plus homemade cakes & refreshments.

May events Saturday 11th May The Dunchurch Festival Group - 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

May & June Green Acres Rural Enterprises Staverton

Courses include a homemade lunch, refreshments and materials. Gift vouchers available for course bookings, call for details on what courses are running.

Call 01327 703313 or email info@greenacresfarm.org.uk

Saturday 11th May Broadwell Plant Sale

Broadwell Victory Hall – 11am. Come early for the best choice of a large selection of bedding plants, vegetable plants, perennials and shrubs all at bargain prices. Don’t forget we are mid-way between Southam & Dunchurch off A426.

Wednesday 15th May Heart of the Stitch - Daventry, Rugby and District Embroiderers’ Guild

‘A Fascinating Journey’ with Claire Muir – a designer and maker of fabulous hats and fascinators using machine embroidery on soluble fabric. Free for members and £5 for visitors, The embroidery group meet monthly 7pm-9pm on the 3rd Wednesday. Members free, visitors £5 (all are welcome).

The Methodist Church, Daventry NN11 4FB www.clairemuir.co.uk.

Contact: 01604 580935

2nd May, 6th June, 4th July Grandborough Farmers Market St Peters Church 10am-12.30pm. All locally sourced produce. Homemade refreshments.

11th May & 15th June Crick Village Market

Crick Primary School 10am-Noon. Raising funds for local village causes. Stalls, food, gifts, cards, crafts and much more. Coffee teas served. Free parking.

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Lilbourne Weddings’ photograph exhibition Has anyone reading this been married at All Saints’ Church Lilbourne? Or know someone who was, do you have old photographs or information about weddings that took place there? We’d like to have an exhibition of Lilbourne wedding photos in the summer, at our ‘Cream

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Sunday 12th May Krafty Kilsby!

Kilsby Village Hall - 10am - 4pm. In association with www.GetCreativeUK.com. Kilsby WI are organising a craft & art exhibition. This event is for anyone in our community who enjoys ‘making’ & would like to exhibit their work. Free to enter There will be fun crafts to try, tea, coffee & homemade cake Karen Gilmurray 823939 Karen.Gilmurray@Talk21.com Jane George 822827 JM.George@hotmail.com

Thursday 16th May St Peter’s Church, Dunchurch Presents Ninebarrow - A multiaward winning folk duo.

Entry £15 includes a Fish’n’Chip Supper. Tickets available at Wanda’s in Dunchurch, Post Office in Dunchurch. Admittance by ticket only. Bar available plus raffle 7pm – 11pm Sandy on 01788 810957 www.ninebarrow.co.uk/dunchurch.

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What’s on Friday 17th May Silent Auction / Puddings Evening

June events

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 & 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

7pm, Lilbourne Village Hall

Saturday 18th May Willoughby Table Top and Garage Sale

In aid of St Nicholas Church Willoughby. Tables will be in Village Hall & church. Photographs will be on display of work carried out in the church.

10am. Refreshments. Have a de clutter or visit our lovely village, have a walk around and find treasures.

To book table/garage contact Jackie 01788 891191 Karen 07866572209

Saturday 22nd June Rugby Race for Life

Sunday 9th June Bramley Farm, Ashby St Ledgers

Saturday 29th June Stretton On Dunsmore Village Fete

Sunday 9th June The Annual Barby Garage Sales

Saturday 29th June Lilbourne Fete

Open Farm Sunday at Bramley Dairy Farm is opening its gates to the public, come along & see how your daily pinta is produced! Watch the milking, see calves being fed, take a tour around the farm & enjoy home produced food. Enjoy a family afternoon with lots to see & do!

For more information & timings visit our facebook page : Pilkington Farms Ltd

10am - 2pm. This is the 16th year, last year we had over 40 homes taking part. Always very well supported, even if it rains, will not be cancelled.

Maps will be available on the Village green, opposite the shop. Enjoy a walk around our village and find a bargain or two. Bacon butties in the village hall

A traditional village fete based around the picturesque village green, Bilton Silver Band, fun dog show, dancers & egg throwing competition.

Craft stalls, children’s games, ‘hook a duck in the brook’, bouncy castle, face painting, BBQ, pork roast, tea, coffee & lovely homemade cakes.

2.30pm start. Free admission, raising funds for our village hall.

Village hall/playing field. Bouncy castle, pony rides, stalls, games etc. Live music

Sunday 26th May Open Gardens at Newnham

Five lovely gardens open to the public in our ancient village of Newnham. Scrumptious light lunches and cakes & teas available, plant & preserves sales. Join us to celebrate this beautiful time of year. We’d love to beat last year’s total raised so everyone is very welcome. 11am 5pm.£5 entry; children free (funds go to the National Garden Scheme charities) www.ngs.org.uk

Thursday 30th May The Arts Society Rugby

A Portrait of Jewels: Following Missing Treasures through Portraits. Illustrated lecture by Andrew Prince, designer of costume jewelry seen in films & on television. 7.30pm at the Benn Hall, Newbold Road, Rugby CV21 2LN. Wine & orange juice on sale from 7pm. Non-members most welcome.

Contact Joy Lunn 01455 209489

Sunday 30th June Watford Village Classics On The Green

Saturday 22nd June Flower Power Midnight Walk

Banbury Rugby Club. Love your hospice this summer! 9pm. Feel the love, put some flowers in your hair,dress up groovy to raise money for people facing life-limiting illness in the community.

Sign up at www.khh.org.uk/midnight

Watford Village, NN6 7UY. An exciting display of many classic and historic vehicles. Bar, various craft & food stalls, pony rides & face painting for the children. Horton Radio will be comparing the event. Afternoon teas will be served and there will be plenty to see. The event will be open to the public from 11.00am until 4.00pm. Great fun for all the family!

Saturday 13th July All Saints’ Church Lilbourne

Cream Teas at the Church 2pm – 4pm. Trips up the tower, history notes, ‘Lilbourne weddings’ photographs exhibition

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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 June 4th for events in July/August 2019.

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A day at the farm is good for the soul As we move out of spring and into summer, there’s no better time to get outside and enjoy the beautiful countryside.

A big dose of fresh air has many health benefits, but staff at Mini Meadows Farm in Welford firmly believe that a day outside and on the farm is also good for the soul, no matter what your age.

The farm park is set in 12 acres of rolling countryside on the Northamptonshire and Leicestershire border, and is home to an array of large and small farm animals.

“Our animals are the stars of the show, and it amazes me every day how much joy they bring to our visitors. But it’s so much more than just making people smile,” explains Mini Meadows Farm owner, Ben Barraclough.

“We have lots of school visits, and it genuinely surprises me each time how many children tell me they’ve never seen a cow or a pig. And I don’t mean a few children, we often get classes of 30 kids and nearly all of them won’t have even been out of their city before, let alone seen farm animals and had the opportunity to feed them.

I see them leaving after their visit with huge smiles on their faces, buzzing with excitement to go home and tell their parents about all the animals they’ve met and fed.

Meeting and feeding the animals also builds confidence.

I’ve seen children go from being terrified of the cows, to an hour later putting their hand out and feeding them

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and giggling away.”

But it’s not just young children that benefit from a visit to Mini Meadows Farm, which has a number of animals including cows, pigs, sheep, chickens, rabbits and alpacas, just to name a few.

“We often get group visits from care homes, and sadly some of the elderly visitors suffer with dementia, but they get so much from visiting us,” Ben continued.

“A gentleman came in not long ago, and spent ages with the cows feeding them as it brought back fond childhood memories of growing up on a farm.”

The farm is also a surprisingly popular destination for first dates.

“Some might think it’s an unusual place to come for a date, but we do get lots of couples come in. The animals are funny characters, especially Cadbury the llama who never fails to get people laughing, so it’s a great ice breaker for any awkward first date silences!”

So next time you’re feeling in need of a mood boost, take a trip to Mini Meadows Farm for a dose of fresh air, beautiful countryside, and lots of cheeky animals – it’ll be good for the soul!

Ben and the team at Mini Meadows Farm

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Artisan evening pizzeria opens in Daventry Daventry’s first 100% vegan/vegetarian artisan pizzeria has opened its doors.

Located within the widely acclaimed Bread & Circus Artisan Bakery, the eagerly anticipated restaurant on Sheaf Street in the heart of the historic town centre, transforms four nights-a-week into an evening pizzeria.

Sited in a 400-year-old building, Bread & Circus seats 36 diners in a contemporary setting, offering a vegan and vegetarian gourmet pizza experience and serving certified organic and vegan wines as well as fresh cocktails and a distinctive warm welcome.

The sourdough pizzas are made on site in an openplan kitchen by an experienced team of artisans and apprentices. From a classic Margherita to a house speciality ‘Sweet Potato & Pear’ pizza, the menu is traditional with a twist of ‘circus’. Ingredients are freshly prepared daily and combined to create familiar favourites and innovative surprises.

Manager Holly Steenson, says: “In the evening, Bread & Circus is completely transformed using music, lighting and alternative seating arrangements to create a different ambience and atmosphere compared to the bright daytime bakery/patisserie. The pizzeria has its own menu with a range of delicious starters, sides, mains and fine desserts with vegan options.

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“As well as being a sit-down restaurant, we offer a takeaway service. Relax and order your takeaway and chill with a glass of wine, beer or a cocktail at our bar whilst you wait, or even take a stroll around town while your fresh-toorder pizza is prepared.”

The pizzeria launched with a phased opening and is now available for dining Wednesday to Saturday. Lookout on the Bread & Circus Facebook page for upcoming events and themed Wednesday nights.

Holly added: “The Bread & Circus Artisan Bakery opened in early December, and while the pizzeria has taken a little longer to get ready, early feedback is that it has been well worth the wait! We welcome couples, families and groups – book via Facebook message.”

Bread & Circus Artisan Bakery is open Monday to Saturday for freshly baked patisserie, viennoiserie, soups, savouries, tea and coffee from 8.30am until 5pm.

Bread & Circus Artisan Pizzeria is a walk-in restaurant open from 6pm to 11.30pm, (last orders 10.30pm) Wednesday to Saturday. Bookings can also be made via Facebook message by searching ‘Bread & Circus Daventry’. Takeaway is also available. For updates, search ‘Bread & Circus Daventry’ on Facebook and Instagram.

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Over the last 10 years we have seen the Foxton Locks Festival grow from a small local event into a national event with visitors from all parts of the country and attendances in excess of fifteen thousand.

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During the weekend a total of twenty-five live acts will take to the two music stages with Jive Aces, Southbound and Hub Caps headlining.

boats on the canal selling different produce. A large licenced bar, and tea, coffee and soft drink stalls will keep people hydrated.

There is a large arena that will feature events including a dog show, historical reenactment and Falconry, plus many other attractions.

There is also a large funfair and other children’s entertainment. There will be a flypast by a Lancaster aircraft on Saturday, and an appearance by a Hurricane on the Sunday. Both aircraft are from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

A large number of food outlets will be on site providing a wide variety of sweet and savoury meals including Vegan/Vegetarian options.

Up to one hundred craft stalls offer something for everyone, plus there will also be craft

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by HFM, the best local radio station. Overnight camping and space for caravans and motor homes is available.

Tickets are £10.00 on the day but can be purchased via the festival website at a discounted rate. Under 16’s free. Free parking is available.

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