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Welcome to The Village Emporium September/October 2015 Continuing our 10th year birthday celebrations, this issue sees the launch of our updated website. Full of exciting new content the site will contain wonderful stories and blogs on a variety of topics. You may have noticed the slight change to our logo to compliment the more modern look.

To keep up to date with all the content on our website, please pop over and register (it costs nothing). You will then receive monthly emails to keep you informed about our latest news including offers and competitions.

In September the excitement begins for all those Rugby fans with start of The World Cup. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit Rugby’s very own Fanzone, there’s lots on offer, not just sport related! See the centre pages for more information.

Whatever you are doing this autumn, we wish all our students well in the next step of their education,

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10 years ago...

A look back at what was happening in September and October 2005.

England win the Ashes series for the first time since 1987 after a draw in the final Test at The Oval.

Many petrol stations run short of fuel due to panic buying ahead of planned fuel protests.

Apple unveils iPod nano

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Contents 4 Look good, feel good 11 Your garden 16 Your home 32 Out & about 33 Welcome to Rugby

54 Whats On? 58 Your family 66 On the road 70 Business matters

COMPETITIONS 29 Win a hand made quilt

Features 10 Freeze your assets 12 Is it a grass snake or is it an adder?

29 Try quilting 70 Which specs will suit me?

64 Student survival

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56 Win a ÂŁ40 seasonal hamper July/August issue winners

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Freeze your assets You know what it’s like? You toil all summer and then, like buses, all your fruit and veg come at once! One of best ways to make your seasonal glut last beyond it’s sell-by-date and feed you well into the winter is to freeze it The freezer can be a great way of preserving your produce. You can make pesto, purees and soups and save them for leaner times.

Freezing herbs in oil One of the simplest things to preserve in the freezer are herbs. You can freeze herbs in oil. as this reduces some of the browning and freezer burn that herbs can get. This works best with the tougher hard herbs such as rosemary, sage, thyme, and oregano. These are all herbs that would probably be cooked when added to a dish.

Freezing fruit Wash fruits and sort for damaged fruit before freezing. Some fruits do best with a sugar or sugar-syrup preparation. Blueberries, currants, and cranberries do fine without sugar. With delicate berries like strawberries or raspberries, arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Once frozen, transfer to a plastic freezer bag or container.

For fruits that tend to brown, like apples, peaches, nectarines and apricots, treat with ascorbic acid (Vitamin C). Look for the powdered form in health food stores. To make an ascorbic acid wash: Dissolve 1/2 teaspoon of ascorbic acid powder in 3 tablespoons water. Sprinkle this mixture over the cut fruit.

Thawing Most vegetables can go directly from freezer to boiling water, though corn does best when allowed to thaw a bit first. Fruits are best when allowed to thaw at room temperature. Delicate berries can turn mushy when thawed completely, so consider eating them before they’re thoroughly thawed, such as in smoothies or as a topping for ice cream or yogurt.

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Freezing Vegetables When freezing vegetables, first blanch them briefly in boiling water. Then quickly submerge in ice water to prevent them from cooking. Dry thoroughly on paper towel and pack snuggly to avoid air contact.

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Is it a Grass Snake or is it an Adder?

Here in the UK we only have three native species of snake, one of which is venomous, the European Adder (Vipera berus). The good news is that bites from this species of snake are very uncommon and rarely causes fatalities. The European Adder resides in heathland, moorland and open woodland and is very rarely found in gardens or urban areas frequented by people and domestic pets.

You are much more likely to come across a grass snake than an adder in Warwickshire and Northamptonshire with only a handful of historic records for this species. There are a number of very distinctive features that can help you tell the difference.

Grass snake

l A long snake capable of reaching well over a metre in length. l Grey-green to dark olive in colour. l Distinctive black bars down the sides of the body. l Distinctive yellow and black collar around the neck. l Often found near water and a very good swimmer.

Adder l A small, stocky snake up to 70 cm in length. l Males are grey with black zig-zag stripe. l Females are light brown with dark brown zig zag stripe. l There is a distinctive «V» or «X» shaped marking on head and a row of dark spots on each side.

There have been a lot of media scares recently with ‘killer snakes’. With regards all snakes it is important to remember they are very illusive and will go out of their way to avoid contact with people. Most people who are bitten were handling the snake. So the best thing to do is observe from a safe distance! Adders in particular rely on their venom to hunt and kill prey and will only use it as a last resource bite in defence.

Venom is a valuable resource and expends a lot of energy to produce. Therefore it is much more likely a snake will flee from a threat then choose to stay and confront it. No one has died from adder bite in Britain for over 20 years. With proper treatment, the worst effects are nausea and drowsiness, followed by swelling and bruising in the area of the bite.

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From choosing a clean, efficient and modern stove to the perfect installation, let us help you discover a more beautiful way to heat your home. We stock everything you need to service your stove ready for the colder weather - and we supply top quality kiln-dried logs to keep you warm this winter.

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Rosemary Originally from the Mediterranean, rosemary is most extensively used in French, Spanish and Italian cooking. Rosemary was prized by the Greeks for being good for the brain, and is also known as the herb sacred to friendship.

Researchers have recently found that essential oil from the herb when sniffed in advance enables people to remember to do things!

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Ingredients: 1/2 orange, unpeeled, seeds removed, cut into chunks 1 tablespoon honey 3 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

6 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil Generous pinch of redpepper flakes 2 tablespoons red-wine or apple cider vinegar 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces Combine orange, garlic, rosemary, vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, pepper and red-pepper flakes in a food processor; blend until orange is chopped into small pieces and mixture is well combined.

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dip each piece in the marinade to coat and place in a large sealable plastic bag. Pour extra marinade into bag and seal. Refrigerate, turning the bag occasionally, for at least 2 and up to 8 hours.

Heat grill to medium. Remove chicken pieces from marinade and place on grill. Cook, turning often, until chicken is cooked through, about 20 to 30 minutes total. Serve immediately.

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Have you ever wanted to learn a new skill? …..and such beautiful results – try Quilting The word “quilt” comes from the Latin culcita meaning a stuffed sack, but it came into the English language from the French word cuilte. The origins of quilting remain unknown, but sewing techniques of piecing, appliqué, and quilting have been used for clothing and furnishings in diverse parts of the world for several millennia.

opportunities to bring a sewing machine as well as hand sewing and members are free to bring their own projects to sit and sew evenings. Membership costs £20 per year plus a charge of £1 for ordinary meetings, speaker meetings are £3.

Prospective new members are welcome to come and join us for three meetings before being expected to join.

This year sees us celebrating our 30th Anniversary on Tuesday 22nd September, when we would welcome anyone interested in joining us.

The earliest known quilted garment is depicted on the carved ivory figure of a Pharaoh of the Egyptian First Dynasty, about 3400 B.C. and the skill has been part of our history ever since and long may it continue.

The process of quilting uses a needle and thread to join two or more layers of material to make a quilt. Typically, quilting is done with three layers: the top fabric or quilt top, batting or insulating material and backing material.

The quilter’s hand or sewing machine passes the needle and thread through all layers and then brings the needle back up. The process is repeated across the entire area where quilting is wanted. A rocking, straight or running stitch is commonly used and these stitches can be purely functional, or decorative and elaborate. Quilting is done to create bed spreads, art quilt wall hangings, clothing, and a variety of textile products. Quilting can make a project thick, or with dense quilting, can raise one area so that another stands out.

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Sept 8th Oct 27th Speaker Sue Fowler – “My Life in a Plastic Bag” Nov 10th “How I Became a Quilter” by Mo Smith - Sit and Sew Nov 24th Sit and Sew, Raffle, Show and Tell Dec 8th Christmas Social

On your doorstep, Danetre Quilters would love to meet you. This group meets twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays excluding August 7.30-9.30pm at the Abbey Centre in Daventry and currently has 24 members.

To win a hand made quilt, donated by Danetre Quilters ( approximately 64” x 72” in adult style fabric ).

The meetings are very varied with guest speakers, learning worktables, and members offering to teach you new skills. Plenty of social activities including, sit and sews, a Christmas Social, an Annual Summer Dinner, a yearly challenge and opportunities for members work to be included in exhibitions at both the Bramble Patch and at the Flore Flower Festival.

Their members have a wide range of experience and a willingness to share their expertise and both traditional and contemporary work is encouraged. There are

For more details on how you can join them, or for more information contact on 01327 702952 or email annbeech@btinternet.com.

Answer the following question: How long have Danetre Quilters been in existence.

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To give your kitchen a quality makeover, look no further than Doors & Drawers in Rugby. William and Brenda Grant, of Cymbeline Way, are two of the latest satisfied customers.

“This is the second time we’ve used Doors & Drawers because we were so impressed with their work. The first time we had all the drawers and cupboard faces re-done. This time we had new worktops and they look absolutely brilliant, it has made the world of difference.”

William said customer satisfaction is guaranteed.

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I have nothing but praise for Ian and the workers at Doors & Drawers. I think they are excellent.”

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What is the name given to the full moon closest to the autumn equinox?

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Welcome to Rugby

This Autumn sees the Rugby World Cup taking place at stadiums throughout the UK. As the #ProudHome of the game, Rugby town will of course be celebrating this event and the next few pages give a flavour of what’s going on and the towns unique heritage to help you really ‘Enjoy Rugby’.

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Enjoy Rugby When William Webb Ellis caught a football at Rugby School and ran with it, a game was born. And though the game has changed since Webb Ellis created history in 1823, its heart remains in the town of Rugby. It’s the reason thousands of rugby fans flock to Rugby every year - to make the pilgrimage to the proud home and birthplace of the game.

Until Webb Ellis’s definitive act, the game of football had included handling the ball but no-one had been permitted to hold it and run towards the opposite goal. Progress forward was by kicking, hacking and what today might be described as an enormous rolling maul involving up to 60 players.

In 1820 the game was played a little like football but players were allowed to catch the ball and then kick it out of their hands. There were no limits to the number of players on each side, evident in 1839 when Queen Adelaide visited the school to see the School House team of 75 boys play against ‘the rest’, a team of 225!

will be located on Old Market Place in the heart of Rugby town centre, and just a stone’s throw from Rugby station and Rugby School - the birthplace of the game.

In 1871, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) was formed, largely of Old Rugbeians, and the first national code was introduced. Rugby School was the only team to play in white, and the reason England play in white is that the first committee of the RFU was composed largely of Old Rugbeians.

On days when we will not be showing Rugby World Cup matches the Rugby Village will host events and activities as part of our Enjoy Rugby Festival.

The festival will celebrate Rugby’s heritage from 12 September to 6 November 2015 and events will cover the arts, engineering, literature, film, sport, science, food and drink. Each event celebrates some part of Rugby’s history and heritage.

Rugby will become one big festival area during Rugby World Cup 2015. Rugby’s official Fanzone

The Fanzone will have a capacity of 2000 people, with free entry throughout Rugby World Cup 2015 for fans and families. It will feature a big screen with live coverage of matches, entertainment, food and drink and rugby-based activities. It will be free to enter on match days, and will operate throughout the tournament providing a fun and lively place to congregate and watch the matches.

Find out more at www.enjoyrugby.co.uk

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Welcome to Rugby

Made in Rugby From the jet engine to Alice in Wonderland, Rugby’s influence on the world stretches far beyond the sport which bears its name. It’s provided the inspiration for literary classics, the foundations for pioneering work in science and engineering - Rugby’s given the world more than a game.

Gilberts Rugby Footballs William Gilbert, a local bootmaker, took up ball-making to supply the school. In 1842, he established the first rugby football workshop, now the Rugby Football Museum, and the building with the longest continuous connection to the game of rugby in the world. The building in which the museum is housed has been at the centre of rugby ball manufacturing for over 160 years, beginning a tradition of rugby football manufacture that is carried on by Webb Ellis Ltd to this day.

Rupert Brooke Rugby was the birthplace of Rupert Brooke, the famous First World War poet whose sonnets captured the idealism of the early years of the Great War.Brooke’s collection of work - 1914 and Other Poems - was published in May 1915, just weeks after the 27-year-old died from sepsis while serving with the Royal Navy. But his words still resonate to this day, and Rugby has commemorated Rupert Brooke by erecting a statue in his honour in the town centre.

The Jet Engine Sir Frank Whittle made crucial breakthroughs in the engine’s development while working in Rugby.

Sir Frank ran the first successful test of his turbojet engine at Rugby’s British Thomson-Houston works on 12 April 1937, and in the following years based his design team at the town’s Brownsover Hall while the prototype was perfected at a disused foundry in nearby Lutterworth.

Lewis Carroll A young Charles Lutwidge Dodgson arrived in Rugby in 1846 and spent three years studying at the public school before leaving for Oxford University. A decade later, writing under the pseudonym of Lewis Carroll, he found worldwide fame with the publication of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, one of the cornerstones of the literary nonsense genre.

Holography Dennis Gabor, a Hungarian-born scientist, was invited to work at British Thomson-Houston after fleeing Nazi Germany in the 1930s.Settling in Rugby, Gabor’s place in history was secured in 1947 when he invented holography - the technique which produces holograms. He was honoured with the Nobel Prize in Physics for his work.

Tom Brown’s School Days Former Rugby School pupil Thomas Hughes was a lawyer, judge and a Member of Parliament. But it was his first novel - Tom Brown’s School Days which cemented his place in history. Published in 1857, the novel tells the tale of Tom Brown’s life at Rugby School - targeted by the bully Flashman and guided by the headmaster, Dr Thomas Arnold.

Sir Joseph Norman Lockyer A scientist and astronomer, Rugby-born Sir Joseph Norman Lockyer was credited with the discovery of the gas helium in 1868, together with French scientist Pierre Janssen. Both men had observed a prominent yellow line in a spectrum taken near the edge of the sun - and Lockyer suggested an unknown solar element was the cause. He named the element helium after the Greek word ‘helios’ - meaning sun.

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So much going on...

Shopping

Food and Drink Festival

You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to shopping in the historic market town of Rugby, with a wide range of stores to explore during your visit. From major high street stores to smaller, independent shops, Rugby offers a great shopping experience - and when you’re in need of rest after your retail therapy, you’ll find a host of coffee shops, pubs and restaurants in which to relax and unwind.

If you love your food and drink make sure you get the dates for this year’s ‘Rugby Food and Drink Festival’ in your diary – Thursday 24 to Sunday 27 September. Taking place in the town centre the event celebrates and showcases the amazing variety of high quality food, drink and ‘Real Ales’ that the town and surrounding area has to offer.

This year the event will have a special Rugby World Cup 2015 theme as it coincides with the international tournament hosted by England.

Eating Out Rugby offers first-class chefs, excellent local produce, great service and a world of flavours and cuisine. Rugby and its surrounding villages are home to a superb range of places to eat out, whatever your budget. The town comes alive at night so whether dressing up or dressing down, you are guaranteed vibrant and dynamic nights out in the town’s clubs, pubs, bars, cafés and restaurants.

Rugby Fashion & Lifestyle Show As part of the Enjoy Rugby Festival, Rugby First will be putting on a Fashion and Lifestyle show featuring Autumn and Winter collections supplied by local retailers. The show will feature professional style advice, pop-up shops, a catwalk show, stylish on-trend fashion plus home and lifestyle.

How do I get into Rugby?

Ranging from the non-contact forms of rugby such as beach rugby, touch & tag to the full contact rugby sevens, tens, and veterans, these variations are great for those who flinch at the sight of a scrum but enjoy the incomparable buzz of scoring a try. There is no limit to the level you can reach either; these variants are represented at international level.

The preconception that these different forms of the game are just for children couldn’t be further from the truth: even the pros are quite partial to a game of touch or tag rugby during training sessions. Rugby truly is a game to be enjoyed by all. There are several variants of the traditional 15-a-side game, all of which are enjoyed worldwide.

England have highly successful men’s and women’s Rugby Sevens sides, who compete all over the planet in tournaments, demonstrating key skills that are important for progression towards the full England first teams.

For more information see www.englandrugby.com

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THURSDAY 15 OCTOBER

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FESTIVAL 12 September to 6 November

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Professional style advice, popup shops, catwalk show, stylish on-trend fashion plus home and lifestyle.

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FANCY SOMETHING SPECIAL? FERGUSON’S OF RUGBY Ferguson’s is Rugby’s hidden gem, a quiet, modern converted warehouse space where you can enjoy a wide range of dishes expertly cooked by David Ferguson.

Whether it’s steak and chips you fancy or something a little more adventurous like Lemon sole, caramelised leeks, sea herbs and sauce verge - you can be sure of a quality meal.

Everything is prepared on site and the team are happy to cater for special dietary requirements, just let us know when you book.

Ferguson’s regularly holds special events throughout the year such as cooking classes, demo days, curry nights and jazz evenings. The next cookery class will take place in September - please check our Facebook page for dates.

David is regularly invited on stage to share his cooking tips with food lovers around the region and you can next see him in the Pop-up Kitchen of the Rugby Food and Drink festival. He will also be giving a cooking demonstration at the Grand Design Live Show at Birmingham NEC on Saturday 10 October.

Ferguson’s is also offering a voucher for a free bottle of wine to Village Emporium readers, visit www.villageemporium.co.uk to find out more.

01788 550222 www.fergusonsrugby.co.uk Fergusons-rugby Fergusons Restaurant 7A Eastfield Place Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 3AT

Out and about

Exciting changes at Terracotta

Long established independent boutique has some exciting changes for Autumn from featuring the designer Matthew Williamson wallpaper instore to the many new brands for the Autumn season, A change of look featuring many new brands such as Darling,Charlise,Vilagallo,AMS along with all time favourites Great Plains,Myrine,B Young,Postcard from Brighton to name a few.

The stunning store with the vintage glass chandeliers and comfy sofa for the patient partner makes for a relaxed enjoyable environment, and the personal service is first class.

The new website is launched in September to make your online experience even easier! Even incorporating a click and collect service! www.terracotta-boutique.co.uk

Inspiring collections for Autumn, Stylish, individual, quirky brands for the independent woman.

Many new brands and the all time favorites for this season.

We would love to see you in store or on our brand new website www.terracotta-boutique.co.uk 13 Bank St, Rugby CV21 2QE Tel: 01788 570076

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Our shop is always full of beautiful fresh owers and foliage to create something special for you to collect or we will deliver.

Flowers for Birthdays, Anniversarys, Weddings, Events, Funerals, Workshops, Parties,

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Napton Village Stores & Post Office

New Street, Napton CV47 8LR 01926 812488 info@naptonvillagestores.co.uk www.naptonvillagestores.co.uk

Napton Kitchen Eat in or takeaway Freshly ground coffee Twining Teas Homemade cakes Seasonal lunch menu served daily Fresh filled rolls Hot pastries Free Wifi Bespoke outside catering

Looking for that perfect Christmas gift?

Village Stores

We offer a personal and bespoke hamper service choose from a wide range of baskets and boxes & fill from our wide range of local and farm produced products. For more details visit our website or give us a call or email .

Local Farm Foods Bakery Off License Tobacconist Newsagent Calor Gas Coal & Kindling Garden Plants Groceries Hampers & Gifts Local handmade crafts

and Jewellery Centre

THE LOST FARM Grandborough Fields

The centre offers a large and varied selection of high quality antiques and collectables together with a stunning collection of jewellery ranging from antique and vintage to new modern silver and gold. Whether you want a stunning engagement ring at a fraction of high street prices, a silver christening gift or a Victorian table and chairs for your kitchen or anything in between we have lots to choose from. Prices to fit every budget and style.

Heart of the Shires Shopping Village, A5 Watling Street, Weedon, Northamptonshire, NN7 4LB Open 7 days 10am to 5pm.

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Visit us at GRANDBOROUGH FARMERS MARKET on September 3rd and October 1st also at...WESTON AND WEEDON FOOD FAIR on Saturday 5th September Pure Bred Beef, Manx Loaghtan & Tamworth Pork and on request Quality Mutton.

Now also available at Napton Village Stores

www.thelostfarm.com pure breeding

01788 521469

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CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS Catthorpe Manor offer some of the very best Christmas parties around, with excellent home-cooked, beautifully presented food and only the best and most authentic, professional tribute bands and musicians for entertainment.

Tickets are on sale now and are already selling out fast, so don’t delay….pick your favourite and get in touch today! 01788 860599

Pure Magic, Queen Tribute.

Friday 11th December, 6.30-12.30am. £35pp One of the UK’s leading tributes to Freddy Mercury & Queen, Pure Magic recreate the very essence of Freddie’s stage charisma and present a performance of Queen classics that will leave you gasping at the wonderful interpretation of the great man. Includes 3-course dinner and disco until late.

The Saturday Night Bee Gees.

Take@That & Bootleg Barlow.

Friday 4th December, 6.30pm-12.30am. £35pp The UK’s Number 1 Bee Gees tribute; their truly powerhouse performance will transport guests through the formidable song-writing talents of The Bee Gees. The performance will also feature their outstanding repertoire of multi-million selling hit songs written for and recorded by many of the world's top artistes. Includes 3-course dinner & disco until late.

Friday 18th December 6.30pm-12.30am. £35pp The UK’s leading Gary Barlow impersonator and one of the top Take That tribute bands deliver a high energy performance, with classics from the 90’s and post-reunion, to give you an evening you’ll simply ‘Never Forget’. Includes 3-course dinner and disco until late.

Motown & Mojitos.

ABBA Revival.

Sat 5th December, 6.30pm-12.30am. £30pp A wonderful live show from Motown Devotions, performing classics from The Temptations, Martha Reeves and The Supremes, songs from sister act, northern soul, Tamla and disco sounds from the days of Studio 54. Includes 3-course dinner, Cranberry Mojitos served on arrival and disco until late.

Saturday 19th December, 6.30pm-12.30am. £35pp Back by hugely popular demand! Winners of the official National Tribute Awards 2013, this sound-alike, look-alike band are, without a doubt, the best ABBA tribute to emerge from the UK. Includes 3-course dinner and disco until late.

Buffet & Boogie Night with the Viperlounge Boys.

Casino Royale Ball. New Year’s Eve.

Thurs 10th & Thurs 17th December.

6.30pm-12am. £22pp Two fabulous evenings with this exceptional covers band and their vast repertoire of hits! A relaxed, informal evening of great music and fabulous food. Includes 2-course Italian inspired buffet. Live performance and disco until Midnight.

6.30pm – 1am. £85pp.

An evening of Vegas style extravagance with Kir Royale on arrival, a sublime 5-course dinner, ‘Fun Casino’, 1.5hr powerhouse performance from one of the UK’s most authentic Dame Shirley Bassey tributes, Rachael Roberts, disco and dancing and Champagne toast at midnight.

Tickets for Christmas parties are available now from the office on 01788 860599 (Mon-Fri). 2% surcharge applies for credit card bookings.

Full payment should be made at point of booking OR Get your tickets online at www.wegottickets.co.uk (booking fee applies).

Tables seat 8 to 10 people and guests may be seated with fellow diners dependent upon the size of their party.

For more information about all the events at Catthorpe Manor, including details on how to book accommodation, visit us at www.catthorpemanor.co.uk or follow us on Facebook W: catthorpemanor.co.uk E: functions@catthorpemanor.co.uk T: 01788 860599 Catthorpe Manor, Lilbourne Lane, Catthorpe, Nr. Lutterworth, Leics, LE17 6DF

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Massive range of quality fireworks Huge discounts Open all year Expert advice Retail products, Self Fire Displays and Professional Displays

3RD SEPTEMBER 1ST OCTOBER BE IN RUGBY TOWN CENTRE FROM 5PM – 8PM FOR:

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Make Christmas Magical with us at the Holiday Inn Rugby Northampton

It’s all glitz & glamour this Christmas Our hotel will be transformed for your enjoyment Party Nights from £34.95 Festive Afternoon Tea from £7.95

Christmas Day Lunch from £34.95 New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner from £49.95 New Year’s Eve Family Carvery from £34.95

Amazing Fireworks No 1 for explosive entertainment

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HAVE YOU NOTICED THISNEW ADVERT BEFORE? ENJOY SUMMER WITH FRIENDS AND BUT NOTMEET ENQUIRED MAYBE THATYET? SPECIAL PERSON !

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6th Sept, 4th Oct & 1st Nov at Whately Hall Hotel, Banbury.

20th Sept at The Wroxall Abbey Estate, Wroxall, Warks CV35 7NB 18th Oct at Alveston Manor Hotel, Stratford upon Avon 15th November at Walton Hall, Wellesbourne, nr Stratford upon Avon

We have been established for 12 years and meet twice a month for Sunday lunch in historic hotels full of character and charm where we have the hotel restaurants reserved for ourselves all afternoon and enjoy good company, fine food and wine.

Come along, widen your social circle, meet new friends and possibly ind romance. We strive to have an equal number of ladies and gentlemen at each lunch where you will be warmly welcomed.

Make new local friends, book now and join us at the next lunch, for more details phone Mike on: 01564 230025 or 07718 155146 or email: thesundaylunch@hotmail.co.uk Call 01788 824810 Email events@hirugbyhotel.co.uk

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n Large high quality Butchery. All beef is from our own farms. n Artisan foods including cakes, biscuits, confectionery, cheeses, preserves and sauces. n Selection of beautiful locally made gifts including hampers, art, pottery and candles.

The Nose Bag café is now open!

Opening Hours

Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am until 4pm.

Find us

Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex, Onley Grounds Farm, Willoughby, Rugby, Warks CV23 8AJ Tel: 07546 222624

Licenced bar, refreshments and lunches Open Thursday to Sunday 9.30am till 6pm

onleyfarmshop

email - shop@onleygroundsfarmshop.co.uk

www.onleygroundsfarmshop.co.uk

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Bespoke Camper Conversions to any make of vehicle.

Camper Van Hire from classic VW’s to modern Renault Trafic

t: 07789 690 242 e: steve@sb2campers.co.uk

www.sb2campers.co.uk

Prices include RAC Cover & UK Insurance (subject to conditions)

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Lamport Hall

COMING UP: 30/31 August: Antiques & Collectors Fair 10/11 October: Gift & Craft Fair OUTDOOR CINEMA IN SEPTEMBER: Friday18th - Dirty Dancing (12A) Saturday 19th - An Officer & A Gentleman Sunday 20th - Far From The Madding Crowd Book online at: www.lunafix.co.uk

Lamport, Northampton NN6 9HD

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Wonderful food and hospitality in historic surroundings infused with modern luxury 25% Discount on take away menu Evening Buffet

Sunday, Monday and Tuesday

£10.95 inc dessert

Children under 10 half price

A la carte menu also available Sunday lunch buffet £9.95 1 The Square, Dunchurch, Rugby, CV22 6NS Tel: 01788 819141 / 811851

Children under 10 half price Food hygiene rating

www.omarsrestaurant.co.uk Opening times: Mon - Thur 5.30pm - 11.30pm, Fri - Sat 5.30pm - midnight Sunday lunch (buffet only) 12.15pm - 3.30pm, Sunday evening 6pm - 11pm FULLY LICENCED & AIR CONDITIONED

“The food looked and smelt amazing and tasted even better! We agreed it was the best Indian cuisine we had ever sampled.”

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For a wide range of hand knitting yarns and accessories to suit all budgets and tastes

Come to The Barn for a warm welcome and freshly prepared home made food. We are open 7 days a week, 10am - 5pm. On Sundays we serve a traditional roast lunch, and our afternoon teas any day of the week are a real treat, (booking advised).

7 St Johns Square, Daventry NN11 4FG Tel: 01327 703680

www.the-wool-baa.co.uk Now stocking new Autumn / Winter ranges

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Serving breakfast, morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and of course cakes!

We also run creative workshops, can provide buffets for the home or office, or with it’s private function area a great location for parties, business meetings or celebrations of any kind.

Call us on: 01327 349911 email us at:

eat@thebarnrestaurant.net

See our web-site: www.thebarnrestaurant.net

Visit us at: The Old Dairy Farm, Upper Stowe, Northamptonshire, NN7 4SH

The Old Dairy Farm Centre is home to a range of independent shops.

Free Parking, Free WiFi

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Tapas at The Rose Christmas Day...!

We already have advance bookings for Christmas Day The Price is £70.00 p.p.

Don’t Delay - Book Now!!!

Menu available from late September

24th September 29th October

Fixed Price Menu

2 course £13.00/ 3course £16.00 Tuesday to Friday Lunch + Tuesday to Thursday Evening

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New faces at The Shoulder. Peter & Mario have returned to home grounds and bought The Shoulder of Mutton in beautiful Grandborough. A traditional village inn that hosts Skittles, Darts, Crib teams in the cosy, dog friendly bar, that is a fun place to visit and serves tasty food.

SHOULDER OF MUTTON

GRANDBOROUGH www.shoulderof mutton-grandborough.co.uk

Our new menu is now available and includes Sharing platters, Ale House tradionals and Bistro dining.

All our meals are homemade, even down to bread, ice cream and tomato sauce. n Bistro menu n Pub classics’ menu n Basket meals n Kiddies Menu n Great veggie options

Where possible we use local produce

FREEHOUSE with fine Ales including our very own popular ‘Mutton’ ale at £3.00 a pint. A tempting wine list with 20 delicious wines all under £20.00 per bottle.

Sunday lunch @ £12.00 Taking bookings now for Office Parties in December, Christmas Day lunch and New Years Eve. Office party lunches from £14.00 per person for 3 courses.

Coming soon...

Quiz Night From October there will be a quiz night every Thursday at 8.30pm.

Open Mic Night On every second Saturday of the month there will be an open mic night starting at 8pm.

Shoulder of Mutton, Sawbridge Road , Grandborough, Warwickshire CV23 8DN

01788 814306

email: info@shoulderofmutton-grandborough.co.uk

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What’s on?

A full list of events over the forthcoming months is available on our website www.villageemporium.co.uk/events/ Noticeboard

Events

Your Cafe – Braunston.

Thursday 3rd September Grandborough Farmer’s Market held in St Peter’s Church,

A new community cafe in High Street, open Wednesdays to Fridays from 10am to 4pm and from 10am to 1pm on Saturday. The cafe is run by volunteers.

A wide range of teas, coffees and lovely cakes are available.

Binley Woods Community Youth Club

Urgently needs volunteer helpers on term time Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6.45 – 9.15pm. Binley Woods Youth Centre, Coombe Drive, Binley Woods, CV3 2QU Range of activities and trips out.

Secondary school age young people.

No qualifications needed, training will be given. DBS checks will be applied for before you start but do come and meet us and talk about what is involved.

Contact Wayne on 07540 619651 or Roger on 024 7654 4548

10.00am - 12.30pm. Come along and enjoy the lively atmosphere of our market & purchase locally produced food from our Stallholders. Fresh vegetables, bread, poultry, honey, jam/pickles, Manx Loaghtan lamb, Dexter beef, fish, cheese & plants, large selection of meat & fruit pies. Relax in our friendly café for a chat while enjoying a cup of tea/coffee with one of our home baked cakes, cheese scones, sausage rolls or bacon rolls.

colourful & amazing exhibits there will be refreshments, home-made cakes, tombola, raffle & displays for this year’s 60th anniversary of the BVGA. Entrance 50p. www.braunston.org.uk/bvgashow to find the schedule and how to enter. We have some open classes for people who live outside the village.

Leamington Hastings Parish Community Website

“Keep up to date with what’s going on by visiting our newly built website at http:// leamingtonhastingsparish.btck.co.uk where you will find out what is happening in our Parish. The Parish Church, Broadwell Methodist Church, Leamington Hastings Infant School, Victory Hall and Parish Hall are all featured on the website along with information on the popular Concerts, the LH Bowls Club, Tennis Courts and thriving Young Farmers Club.

There is also a page for News and What’s on and a For Sale and Swap Shop page.

Provided by “ Leamington Hastings “Silver Surfers” Club

Saturday 5th September Broadwell Summer Fete & Flower Show commencing at

2pm on the Village Green Stalls, BBQ, exhibition of produce in marquee, children’s sports, punch & Judy and magic show, large white elephant stall, pancakes. Auction of produce starts at 4.30. Schedules are available at www. broadwellvillagehall.org.uk. Broadwell is just off A426 mid-way between Southam & Dunchurch.

Saturday 5th September Braunston Show

Visit Braunston Village Hall from 2pm to see the wonderful exhibits organised by the Braunston Village Gardens Association. As well as the

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Sunday 6th September Winwick Church Fete & Fun Dog Show 2-5pm. Winwick Church Fete & Dog Show runs every 2 years and typically draws in crowds of over 2000 people, not bad for a tiny village home to only 40 people. It hosts 50 fabulous stalls, teas in front of the Manor, games, fun dog show & entrance to The Manor Gardens alongside other activities. This is a fund raising event to ensure the church remains open for all to enjoy.

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Out and about Thursday 10th September – Thursday 5th November Dementia Support Programme

Galanos House, joining up with Warwickshire Reminiscence Action Project, a Charity based in Warwickshire (WRAP for short) to provide an information & support programme for those caring for a loved one living with dementia (LAALO).The programme covers the different types of dementia & all aspects of the journey you will undertake. There will be guest speakers that cover legal information, advice & medical facts, Carer’s allowance & much more. This free programme runs for eight weeks two hours per week, between 11.00 & 13.00 beginning on 10th September at Galanos House, Banbury Road, Southam. There are ten places available, so please book soon. more info or to attend this free programme please contact either; Mike Strophair on 01789 778431 (wrap1@hotmail.co.uk) or Galanos House 01926 812185

Saturday 12th September.

Auction of Promises

Braunston Village Hall. Live quartet, licenced bar & a three course meal.

Book a table for you & your friends, many fabulous lots to be auctioned after the dinner. £12 per head. In aid of All Saints’ Church Braunston restoration appeal.

Catalogue available from early September.

Details from Andrew Alsop 01788 890826.

Saturday 12th September Animal Charity Bazaar

The United Reform Church, Hillmorton Rd, Rugby 2pm-4pm. Tombola, raffle, handmade Christmas/birthday cards & homemade cakes for sale. Also guide dogs will be there to show the wonderful work that they do.

Friday 18th September – Saturday 26th September Dunchurch Players present Tom, Dick and Harry- A

Comedy by Ray & Michael Cooney (by arrangement with Samuel French Limited) Directed by Mike Judge at Dunchurch Village Hall. Opening Night (2 tickets for the price of 1)! Friday 18th September

at 7.30pm, Saturday 19th September at 7.30pm,Wednesday 23rd September – Gala Dinner & Show at 6.30pm (ticket price £16.50) Thursday 24th September at 7.30pm, a special charity performance in aid of the Rugby Cancer Campaign Final performance Saturday 26th September at 7.30pm Ticket prices £7 (£6 concessions) Tickets available from Wanda’s Fashions, Dunchurch, Tel: 01788522021. All proceeds go to the Dunchurch Festival fund – unless otherwise stated – and are distributed to local village groups.

your team place contact R.A.B.I. regional manager Milly Fyfe on: 07525 323450

Saturday 26th September Car Boot Sale – Daventry Country

Park. Sellers 8.30am-9.30am, Buyers 9.45am-1.00pm. Car/small van £5, transit size vehicle £10.00. Café & toilet available.

For more info call 07879 035535 or email : friendsofdcp@gmail.com

Saturday 19th September Crick Village Market – at Crick

Primary School, 10.00am -12 noon.

25 plus stalls covering home produced products, including breads, cakes, meats, jams & chutneys. Gifts, jewellery & cards.

Free entry for shoppers, with cafe. The Mobile Library will be in the car park 10.15am - 11.30am.

Saturday 19th. September “Last Night at the Proms”

– City of Coventry Brass at All Saints Church Braunston, 7.30pm Musical Director Stephen Cooper. Ticket Prices Adult £10, Concessions £8, Accompanied under 16’s £1; Ticket Prices included interval refreshments – Ring 01788 899086 for details.

Sunday 20th September & Sunday 18th October Rainsbrook Valley Railway

open 2.00pm - 5.00pm. Free off road car parking next to the site. Gates open 1.30 pm. Light refreshments available. Ticket prices £1.20 per ride but the under 3’s travel free. Two tracks in use, ground level 7.1/4 inch gauge & elevated 5 inch gauge.

For more information please see: www. rugbymes.co.uk

Tuesday 22nd September The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution ( R.A.B.I) Go Karting Evening - Whilton Mill, Whilton, Nr. Daventry 6pm prompt. Teams of 4 people are required for a 2 hour endurance around the national go karting circuit, at £250 per team with a maximum of 20 teams available. For more information or to book

Saturday 26th September 100th Anniversary of The Women’s Institute

- Stretton-on-Dunsmore Village Hall.

Join us 2pm - 4pm for refreshments to celebrate this occasion. Entrance is free. Demonstrations, produce & cake stall, raffle, kids bran tub etc. Come and see how WI has moved on over the last One Hundred Years. You can be sure of a friendly welcome.

Saturday 26th September Lawrence Sheriff School Parents Association Barn Dance - Lawrence Sheriff School,

Rugby, 7pm - 11pm. Come & enjoy a live band and caller at our Barn Dance. All the family welcome! Tickets are £10 for adults & £5 for U16s & include a hot supper in the interval.

Licensed bar available. Lots of free parking in the school. To reserve your tickets please contact - parents@ lawrencesheriffschool.com

Sunday 27th September Pre-loved sale – a nearly new sale

for baby & children’s toys, clothes, games & books. Barby Village Hall, Kilsby Road, Barby CV23 8TT. 10:00am – 1pm. In aid of Barby & Kilsby pre-schools.

Get in touch...

If you are organising a charity or community event, then let us know so we can publicise it for you. Just email info@villageemporium.co.uk by 6th June for events in July and August.

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Wednesday 30th September Dunchurch Village Hall Jazz Club – Tribute to Le Hot Club

De France. Doors open 7.30 pm, tickets £10 in advance and £12 on the door.

Remi Harris on guitar and Ben Holder also featuring Caley Groves on guitar and Tom Moore on double bass. Call 07515 275655 or email steppelli@yahoo.co.uk

Thursday 1st October Grandborough Farmer’s Market held in St Peter’s Church,

from 10.00am-12.30 pm. Come along & enjoy the lively atmosphere of our market & purchase locally produced food from our Stallholders. Fresh vegetables, bread, poultry, honey, jam/pickles, Manx Loaghtan lamb, Dexter beef, fish, cheese & plants, large selection of meat & fruit pies. Relax in our friendly café for a chat while enjoying a cup of tea/coffee with one of our home baked cakes, cheese scones, sausage rolls or bacon rolls.

3pm. Hire a table & sell your unwanted new, nearly new & good condition used items. Or come along & grab a bargain for you, the kids, home or garden. Tea & Coffee available. If you’d like to hire a table top £5 for a 3ft table or £8 for a 6ft table, please either email info@bdfvillagehall. co.uk or call Jenny on 01926 633152.

Saturday 10th October NCT Nearly New Sale - Parker

E-Act Academy, Ashby Road, Daventry, NN11 0QF. 1pm – 2.30pm Admission £1 (in aid of NCT Charity) NCT members can gain entrance at 12.30pm on production of valid membership card. Sell & buy good quality maternity, baby & children’s clothes, toys, books & equipment incl cots, highchairs & pushchairs. For more details, including seller packs contact: DaventryAndVillages@nct.co.uk Find us on Facebook: NCT Daventry & Villages

Saturday 17th October All Saints’ Church Autumn Jumble Sale - Lilbourne Village Hall

.Doors open 1.00pm. Admission 30p Adults, free for primary school children Tel : 01788 860126 or 01788 860742 for any further details. CCTV monitored car park, hall, wheel-chair accessible, toilet facilities. SatNav - Station Rd, CV23 0SX Items for the sale may be brought to the hall on Sat. 10am. - 12noon. Proceeds to All Saints’ Church Lilbourne, repair and maintenance fund.

Friday 2nd October – Sunday 4th October Marton Art Festival - St Esprit

Church, Marton. Exhibiting a wide range of work from well-known local artists, as well as a photographic exhibition, and cards and craft. Proceeds from the Festival will go towards improvement work in St Esprit’s church, Marton. Friday - Preview with wine and cheese 6.30pm £5.00, Saturday 10 30am - 5.30pm Sunday 10.30am -5.00pm with a Harvest Service 6.30pm. The art festival is timed to coincide with Harvest celebrations.

The Windmill Singers will be singing at our Harvest Service. For further info contact Joan Sherratt 01926 632837 e mail jmsherratt@btinternet.com or Bill Buckler 01926 633409 e mail drbillbuckler@gmail. com

Saturday 3rd October Table Top Sale – Bourton,

Draycote, Frankton Village Hall, Main Street Bourton on Dunsmore. 11am –

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2 - 4 pm & prospective members are always welcome to drop in for a chat.

There are monthly demonstrations on different painting techniques & Saturday workshops are held about four times a year.

Saturday 17th October Crick Village Market – at Crick Primary School, 10.00am – 12 noon.

25 plus stalls covering home produced products, including breads, cakes, meats, jams & chutneys. Gifts, jewellery & cards.

Free entry for shoppers, with cafe. The Mobile Library will be in the car park 10.15am - 11.30am.

Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th October Napton Art Group Autumn Art & Craft Exhibition -

Napton Village Hall, CV47 8LS. 10am - 5pm on both days. Admission is £1 & children enter free. The group has over 70 members who will be displaying their work in oils, water colour, acrylic and pastels. There will also be craft items, card sales & a raffle. Refreshments including soup, cakes & savouries as well as tea & coffee for sale. The group holds its regular weekly meetings at Napton Village Hall on Thursday afternoons,

Sunday 25th October Halloween Special Northampton & Lamport Railway, Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, Northampton NN6 8BA. Climb aboard the Halloween Ghost Train if you dare!

Trains running all day and evening For all bookings call 01604 820327 or visit www. nlr.org.uk

Tuesday 27th October Ladies & Childrens Fashion Show - Bourton on Dunsmore Village

Hall, Nr. Rugby 7.30 pm start. Tickets £5.00 – (includes a complimentary glass of wine) available from: Ann Morton 01926 632862. A fun evening out & a great opportunity to purchase clothes from top high street stores at huge savings.

1,000 plus garments will be available for purchase on the night, many of which will be modelled by some of our local ladies & children this will hopefully prove to be an enjoyable & entertaining evening for all.

Tickets must be booked/purchased prior to the evening to ensure plenty of seats are available.

Saturday 31st October and Sunday 1st November Art Exhibition in the Reading

Room, Yelvertoft, Northants. NN6 (Opposite the post office), Carol Gordon and David Hughes are holding their first joint art exhibition. There will be a wide range of original mainly Natural History artwork for sale, along with Prints, Greetings Cards and Selected Photography of the local area. Both Carole and David are highly talented Sibling Artists, having worked professionally as illustrators. For further details contact David on thelastcelt@ btinternet.com

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Registered Charity Number 1150492

SATURDAY 10th OCTOBER 2015

DUNCHURCH PARK HOTEL 3 COURSE MEAL, LIVE MUSIC, CASINO, AUCTIONS ALL MONEY RAISED FOR RUGBY CANCER CHARITIES

HOST A TABLE OF TEN (£60 per person)

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t: 07753672265

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THE GROOM ROOM at Kilsby Cattery

PROFESSIONAL, FULLY QUALIFIED PET GROOMERS Tel: 07736 299554

www.kilsbycattery.co.uk e: thegroomroom@kilsbycattery.co.uk

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

Proprietor: Kim Vandervell, Malt Mill House Malt Mill Close, Kilsby, CV23 8XN 01788 824132 e: info@kilsbycattery.co.uk

What makes us different?

www.rainsbrookvets.co.uk

Highly skilled Veterinary Surgeons Orthopaedic surgeon Registered Veterinary Nurses Dedicated Receptionists Visiting MRI Scanner All pets treated, from the largest to the smallest 24 hour emergency cover by our own vets at our own premises

Three surgeries across Warwickshire, including a Hydrotherapy Pool at our Leamington branch 83 High Street, Hillmorton Rugby, CV21 4HD 01788 542221

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There are plenty of student cookbooks out there, but one thing too many seem to have in common is that they’re laughably over-ambitious. Moroccan chicken is undeniably delicious, but not many students are willing to set aside part of their weekly vodka budget for harissa paste or ras el hanout.

And although whole chickens might be great value, I can tell you exactly how many times I bothered to roast one at university – zero.

What I did eat was pasta, and lots of it. It’s quick to cook, tasty and – most importantly for a student – cheap. And, although white pasta is admittedly a little lacking on the nutritional side of things, it is quick and tasty!

Italy’s favourite carbohydrate doesn’t need to be an unhealthy meal. Opting for wholegrain now and again will provide a valuable dollop of fibre, and cheap vegetables are easily incorporated. Onions and tinned tomatoes cost just pennies, and are,

handily, also probably the easiest way to create a flavoursome sauce.

Here are three recipes I remember from my student days. I’ve given the quantities to make one serving, as you’ll probably mostly be cooking for yourself, but if you double the recipe you’ll have fewer leftovers – e.g, instead of half a tin of tomatoes, you’ll use the entire thing. I often cooked for two and kept the remaining portion for the next night or shared it with a friend. This served the admirable purpose of both keeping costs down and stopping half-empty tubs filling up the fridge. After all, if that happens, where will you keep the Vodka

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Your family Pasta with Lemon & Crème Fraiche Smoked salmon trimmings are one of the best value items you can buy in a supermarket – for around just £1.50, you can enjoy what is usually a luxury. Fish oils are good for the brain, too.

Serves one Splash of olive oil One clove of garlic, finely chopped 100g pasta 60g smoked salmon trimmings (around half a Tesco value pack) Two tablespoons crème fraiche Zest of half a lemon and a squeeze of lemon juice Black pepper Heat a pan of salted water till boiling and add your pasta.

While that’s cooking, fry the garlic in the olive oil until pale gold and softened.

Add the crème fraiche, the lemon zest and juice and the salmon trimmings. Mix together and cook on a medium heat until the sauce is warmed through and thickened slightly.

When your pasta is cooked, drain it, then add to the crème fraiche pan and mix together with the sauce. Top with plenty of black pepper and serve.

Sort-of pasta puttanesca (‘Tart’s spaghetti’)

This Italian staple is ideal for students because it contains no meat, which is often prohibitively expensive on a university budget. But salty anchovies more than make up in terms of flavour. The spinach isn’t conventional, but will give you some all-important vegetable matter without breaking the bank.

Serves one

Splash of olive oil 100g spaghetti Half a 400g can of chopped tomatoes 2-3 anchovies, from a tin or jar One clove of garlic, finely chopped

60g spinach (you can use fresh, but frozen is cheaper – keep a bag in the freezer and defrost as needed) A heaped teaspoon of capers (sounds luxurious but a jar keeps well in the fridge).

Pinch of chilli flakes Handful of black olives, roughly chopped (optional) Heat the oil in a pan, then cook the garlic till pale gold and softened.

Add the tomatoes, anchovies, olives (if using), chilli flakes and the capers and simmer for 10 minutes or so until thickened.

Cook pasta according to the packet instructions, mix with the sauce and serve.

Sausage, fennel and tomato pasta

You might roll your eyes at the idea of buying fennel seeds, but for a pound or so, you’ll have a jar of flavour that will liven up plenty of meals and probably last you your first year. Alternatively, just leave them out.

Serves one Splash of olive oil 2 sausages, squeezed out of their skins and rolled into rough meatballs Teaspoon ground fennel seeds (you can bash them with a book or rolling pin inside a plastic bag if, as is likely, there’s no pestle and mortar available) Half a 400g tin of chopped tomatoes Garlic clove, chopped Red wine (Optional, but I’d be surprised if there wasn’t a bottle of this lying round the house) Pinch of dried chilli flakes Heat the oil in a frying pan on a medium heat. Once it’s hot, add the sausage meatballs and fry until browned and cooked through.

Add the garlic and fry till softened, then pour in the wine and cook for a few minutes until it’s bubbling and mostly evaporated.

Add the chilli and fennel, stir to combine and allow to cook for a few minutes. (It’s probably wise to get your pasta cooking around now) Add your tomatoes. Mix with the sausages and simmer for around 10-15 minutes or until your sauce is thickened. Drain pasta, mix with sauce and serve. A little grated cheese doesn’t go amiss on top, if you have it.

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Recipe

Stuffed baked peppers Perfect September Food Serves 6 Prep time 30 minutes Cooking time 1 hour

Heat oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat.

Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally until transparent, 8 to 10 minutes approx.

Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil, plus more for oiling the pan 1 small red onion, finely chopped 8oz / 225g mushrooms, finely diced 1 large carrot, finely diced or grated 7 peppers, any colour or mixed colours - 1 cored, seeded and chopped finely; 6 cored and seeded with the tops removed and reserved Large handful or flat-leaved parsley, chopped Large handful baby spinach 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 3/4 tsp ground cumin 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and cooked according to package directions 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1/2 cup roasted cashews

Add mushrooms and cook until softened. Add carrots and chopped peppers, fry until just softened, then add parsley and spinach. Let spinach wilt then stir in cinnamon, cumin and cooked quinoa and toss gently to combine.

Method

Cover snugly with foil and bake for approximately 1 hour, checking halfway through, until peppers are tender and juicy and filling is hot throughout.

Transfer to plates and serve.

Preheat the oven to 170C / Gas Mark 6. Lightly oil a 9x13 inch / 23 x33 cm baking tray; set aside.

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Add cashews and season with salt and pepper, then cook for 2 minutes more.

Set aside to let filling cool until just warm.

Divide quinoa mixture evenly among remaining 6 peppers, gently packing it down and making sure to fully fill each pepper. Top each pepper with its reserved top then arrange them upright in prepared pan.

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