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Emporium e g la il V e h T to e m o lc e W July/August 2013 Come rain or shine, The Village Emporium will help you make the most of your summer. In our out & about section you will find the best places to eat, to visit and to be entertained locally. For the latest information on community and charity events visit www.villageemporium.co.uk - we are constantly updating this site so keep checking and, of course, keep sending us information on what’s happening in your village. If you have children or grandchildren to entertain in the long summer holidays then keep your copy of The Village Emporium close by, you are bound to need our ideas for a rainy day. Actually the activities look good fun for adults too!! Enjoy your summer.
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Saturday 6 July
art | literature | music | dance | food | drink The Rugby Festival of Culture is back and once again plans to serve up a fantastic feast of cultural entertainment, including music, dance, art, theatre, comedy, poetry, literature, walks, food, drink and much more! Supported by Rugby First and Rugby Borough Council it takes place in Rugby town centre from Friday 28th June until Sunday 14th July and offers something for everyone!
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A taste of what’s to come… Friday 28 June
50th anniversary concert of the Rugby Operatic Society
Award Winning Rugby Operatic Society presents Gilbert and Sullivan to Les Miserables. A celebration of the Rugby Operatic Society’s 50 years of performing light opera and operetta in concert and on stage. The most popular Gilbert and Sullivan toe tapping songs followed by a selection of songs from Les Miserables.
Saturday 6 July
Alice – An extraordinary adventure
Running throughout the festival at The Alexandra Arms and The Merchants Inn See website for more details
You are invited to join Alice at her extraordinary birthday tea party. So, don’t be late, don’t lose your head, and watch out for a picnic-nicking Knave who’s after your tarts…!
Picnic In The Park Mad Hatters Tea Party with 107.1 Rugby FM
The fun begins with Rugby FM broadcasting live from the Rugby Festival of Culture between 10am and midday – come along to see ‘behind the scenes’ of the show and maybe get a chance to be on the radio. Then from 1pm join our resident mad hatter Jason Moss for live entertainment in the park throughout the afternoon. There are fun rides for the children, stilt walkers and much more! Fancy dress is welcome with prizes for the best outfits!
Thursday 11 July
Food Fayre A chance to taste, smell and buy some tasty treats from a variety of stalls selling a mouth-watering array of high quality food and drinks. Full list of traders on the website.
Saturday 6 July
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Whet your appetite... A variety of food and drink events organised by local restaurants and businesses including Café Vin Cinq, Rugby Tap, Summersault and Vermillion – very tasty!
Celebration! Choral Music by English Composers
The programme will comprise choral music written by English composers and encompasses music from the 16-21st Centuries, (Byrd, Tallis, Elgar, Vaughan Williams, Finzi, Quilter, through to Lloyd Webber & Rutter) performed by the Philharmonic choir (led by Mervyn Bethell) and guest solo artistes.
Sunday 7 July
Romeo and Juliet
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Sunday 14 July
Story in the Park After the success of this magical interactive story for kids, Story in the Park is back and this time with a brand new story never before told. Devised and performed by Rugby Theatre, this production promises to be a magical tale told with charm. One not to be missed!
Art Trail
Why not enjoy a meal or drink in a town centre bar or restaurant before or after your event.
A trail around the shops, restaurants and businesses of Rugby town centre where there will be local artists work displayed. The art trail will run throughout the festival.
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A good book for the holidays The Private Patient PD James At a private clinic in Dorset, Rhoda Gradwyn has booked an operation to remove a serious facial scar – one which she has borne for many years, but ‘no longer has need of.’ The operation is a success, but by morning Rhoda Gradwyn is dead, and suspicion falls on the staff of Cheverell Manor. Commander Adam Dalgliesh, poet and policeman, is summoned from London to investigate, and before long finds himself dealing with not one, but two unexplained deaths and a whole host of dark secrets. This is the latest in James’ Dalgliesh series, and it bears all the familiar hallmarks of the earlier novels – a death in a closed community, a complicated back story, and a steady move to the conclusion. As ever, the supporting characters are just as important as Dalgliesh himself – both those on his team and those who inhabit Cheverell Manor – and they are deftly drawn, with real and believable traits. For the reader, the experience is more about contemplation than guesswork – the identity of the killer is revealed three quarters of the way through, and the rest of the novel is concerned with motivation and moral dilemmas. There is also a significant amount of tying up of loose ends from the ongoing stories of Dalgliesh and his colleagues, and the ending is rich and reflective. Some would argue that James’ novels are an acquired taste, being so far from the run of the mill ‘whodunnit’ – I would say they are a taste well worth the acquiring.
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The Family from One End Street Eve Garnett This 1930’s classic has recently been re-issued as a Puffin Modern Classic, and rightly so. Telling the story of Mr and Mrs Ruggles and their seven children, it has captivated children for many years and will do so for many more. This is the first in Garnett’s series and introduces the family – Dad Jo, Mum Rosie and the children: Lily Rose, Kate, twins Jim and John, young Jo, Peg and baby William. The first chapter tells us how they all got their names and sets the scene, then each subsequent section details one of their many adventures. All of the Ruggles have an uncanny knack for getting into scrapes – from Lily Rose’s attempt to help her mother with a customer’s washing, which doesn’t go to plan, to the tale of clever Kate’s lost grammar school hat, and the daring escapades of Jim and John. The book ends with ‘The Perfect Day’ at the Cart Horse parade in London, riding on Uncle Charlie’s dust cart. Each episode is beautifully illustrated with Garnett’s line drawings. This may not be the most fashionable or up to date novel, but it has stood the test of time. Any reader will find much to enjoy, but particularly girls age 8 and over will take the Ruggles to their hearts and perhaps wish for the freedom and fun enjoyed by the children in days long gone.
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Blow painting (2 years and up)
* Paint * Paper or card * Straws
Drop several large dollops of paint onto the paper. Then, using a straw, get the children to blow the paint in different directions so that the paint splatters across the page. Do this several times with different colours to make a masterpiece.
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Popcorn lollipop balls (age 4 and up) * 2 bags microwave popcorn * 225 grams butter (plus extra for coating little hands) * 225 grams sugar * 1 bag marshmallows * Lolly sticks or wooden chopsticks * Cake cases * Food colouring (optional) * Sprinkles for decoration * Ribbon This recipe makes about 25 small balls. Pop your popcorn as directed and remove any kernels that may have not popped. Melt butter in medium saucepan and then add the sugar and stir until it dissolves. Add the marshmallows and mix until they are all melted. Add the sauce to your popcorn and mix until it is well coated. Butter your hands to protect them from the heat (and the goo) and then shape into balls. Stick a skewer in the bottom and leave them to set on greaseproof paper or in paper cake cases. Tie a ribbon Make several small batches bow around the stick for decoration. of popcorn with different food colouring to create For older children go a step further create flowers, multi-coloured popcorn. butterflies and other shapes.
Scavenger hunt - any age - FREE Write a list of objects onto paper and copy it for how many people/teams are required. Items can be anything from a sock to a stick. Give a list to each of the kids/ teams and give them a certain time to be back by. The first one back with all the pieces listed wins.
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The armchair gardener takes the bees under his wing “Love! Why are you wearing that mosquito net for a hat, you haven’t taken it off for three days, You look like a cross between one of Dr Who’s enemies and Neil Armstrong.” “It’s actually my bee keepers veil and I could be called out at any minute to deal with an invasive bee swarm around the village.” Well honestly I think your time would be better spent in the vegetable garden,” comes a concerned reply from the kitchen. That’s just why I’ve decided to keep bees. Apparently up to one third of the worlds food depends on bees for pollination as without them, flowers would not form any fruit. In 2010, the United Nations placed a value on insect pollination at £134 billion. Though putting a value on things is understandable it rather misses the point that biodiversity is priceless as without bees we could be in real trouble and very hungry to boot. “The Vicar is at the door love, looks very red in the face, I hope you mowed the churchyard this week.” My mind recalls the near knee high grass around the headstones and my rash promise of help 3 weeks ago. “Ok dear, he’s probably come to chat about flower arranging with you.” I reply from the lounge, returning my thoughts to our winged friends. The thing is nobody can really confirm what’s happening to our diminishing bee species but what we can do is encourage them into our gardens and provide a source of nourishment for them at inclement periods.
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Bees like humans, see in colour and are trichromatic, meaning they see three main colours, ultra violet, blue and green. Flowers of different colour form ultraviolet patterns on their petals as a kind of bee landing pad, directing them to pollen and the plants reproductive parts. At which point the bee takes on the role of a garden cupid, swopping pollen between male and female receptors and in turn causing the plant to bare fruit. Keep things simple in the garden and unlike the missus remember bees can’t see in red!!, maybe use bold pale flowers, avoiding elaborate doubles that produce a showy bloom, less emphasis on decoration and more on pollination. Bees love the trumpet like flowers of penstemon and foxgloves and the majority of the rosaceous family that encompasses most of our fruit trees. If growing cut flowers for the house, why not mix rows with veg, encouraging bees to pollinate both crops. “Well it looks like your prayers have been answered love, the Vicar has got a swarm of bees at the churchyard.” “I bet it’s in that holly by the gate, swarms aren’t fussy where they attach themselves.” I reply with an air of confidence “No love it’s on the spire, I told him you’ll be up in 10 minutes as you already have your bee keepers hood and veil on! Good luck.”
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Birdingbury Country Show Saturday & Sunday 13th & 14th July 10am to 5.30pm
at The Paddocks Farm, Marton Road, Birdingbury CV23 8EH Steam Engines Classic Cars Commercial & Military Vehicles Stationary Engines Tractors Trade & Craft Stalls Charity Stalls Children’s Activities Grand Draw and much more...
Admission: Adults £5 OAPS £4 children aged 5 and over £3
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Tanks Trucks & Firepower Show dates August 24th 25th 26th Gates open 10am – 5pm Dunchurch near Rugby Warwickshire
www.tankstrucksandfirepower.com Contact Andrew on Tel: 07803080028 Tank rides, beer tents, arena events, firepower displays, static displays stalls, mini tanks, fairground attractions Adult £8, Child/ OAP £3.50, under 5s Free, Family ticket (2 adult up to 3 kids) £22
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What’s on? Saturday 6th July and 7th July Hollowell Steam Rally and Heavy Horse Show July the 6th and 7th. Stalls , dog show, heavy horses and much more. Find us at NN6 8RB just off the A5199 between J1 of the A14 & Northampton. Visit our website www. hollowellsteam.com
Sunday 14th July Braunston Open Gardens 1-6pm in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. There will be 8 or 9 gardens open and teas will be available in the Village Hall. Admission will be £4 for adults, with accompanied children free. There will also be a plant stall in aid of All Saints’ Church. Sunday 14th July Napton Cycle Ride. An 18 mile very leisurely ride for all the family through quiet country lanes around Napton, diving into three counties, several pubs and ending on the village green with a ceilidh and barbeque. Registration from 10am Start 11.30 am £6 per person £3.50 for children £18 per family. Napton Village Green Warwickshire CV47 8LN www.naptoncycleride.co.uk
Saturday 6th July Thurlaston Village Fete From 2pm to 4pm, with the theme of An Olde English Midsummer, complete with scarecrows and a children’s area with all games at just 20p! Stalls will include produce and plants, clothes and accessories, bric-a-brac, books and bottles, gifts and toys, plus refreshments ranging from tea and cakes in the village hall to Pimms next to the church. Free entry, all welcome! Saturday 6th July The LINCOLN NOEL TRIO perform at The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Brington .The church /churchyard will be open from 6.00pm for bring-your-own-picnics & beverages. Cash bar available. And a raffle will also feature in the evening’s festivities, so come prepared! Act I will commence at 7.30pm, followed by an interval for your puddings, then Act II with “carriages” about 9.30pm. Bring the whole family! Tickets at £10 per person or £25 for a family of four are available from JOHN LAWRENCE, 10 Pine Court, Little Brington, Northampton NN7 4EZ -- 01604 770680.Please include an SAE and cheque payable to The Friends of St Mary’s. All tickets must be paid for in advance; no tickets will be available on the door. Saturday 13 & Sunday 14th July Birdingbury Country Show. 10 -5.30pm. Paddocks Farm CV23 8EH. Admission adults £5, OAPs £4, children 5 and over £3. Supporting 3 local charities. Steam engines, craft stalls etc. Call Pauline on 01926 632287 or Bob 01926 632555
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Sunday 30th June – Sunday 13th October Open for NGS – Bridge Nursery, Napton CV47 8HX. Be inspired by the range of rare and unusual plants thriving in heavy clay soil. Our 1½-acre garden is a fine example of mind over matter! Large pond and bamboo grove. Admission £2.50, Children free. Times:10am - 4.00pm. Telephone 01926 812737. For more information, please phone or www.bridge-nursery.co.uk Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st July Grandborough Open Gardens 2pm – 5:30 pm, admission £3 per adult (including programme). Start at the Village Hall, which will be open for cream teas and other refreshments and a display by the Local History Group. St Peter’s church will also be open on both afternoons. 20th July Flore Gift / Craft Fair - Flore Millenium Hall, High Street, Flore 10 - 4pm. A selection of stalls - jewellery, gifts, cards, cakes etc. Fundraiser for Gemma Jones – raising funds for a World Challenge Trip to Vietnam in 2014.
Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st July plus 18th August Rainsbrook Valley Railway, Onley Lane,Rugby, Warwickshire CV22 5QD. Telephone 01788 543550 Run by Rugby Model Engineering Society Ltd, Operators www.rugbymes.co.uk Tickets are £1.20 per person per ride but children under 3 years of age, if accompanied by a ticket holder, travel free. Free parking is available adjacent to the railway view us on FACEBOOK
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What’s on? Sunday 18th August Air Ambulance Final Ride Out Event at the Brackley Festival of Motorcycling Entry £10 Donation to the TAAS to include refreshments. enquiries@theairambulanceservice. org.uk cal 08454 130999 www.theairambulaneservice.org. uk/rideout Facebook theairambulanceservice or Twitter @ airambservice
Sunday 28th July Northampton Music festival spread across the town centre with stages on the marketsquare, All Saints Church, Abington Street, The Racehorse, and also various venues across the town centre. It will run from 12 noon until 9:30 on the main festival stages, www.northamptonmusicfestival. co.uk call 0845 4591949 laura@northamptonmusicfestival. co.uk or hello@northamptonmusicfestival.co.uk Wednesday 7th August Cheeky Monkeys Tea Party – Dunchurch Village Hall. Great fun for all the family and a fantastic fundraising event for NCT Rugby! Everyone’s welcome. Last year’s highlights included: Family photos - printed right there, hand or footprints and pottery decorating, childrens’ and baby activities from baby signing to dancing and yoga Potting up seeds with Ryton Organic Master Gardeners Loads of stalls, refreshments inc home made cakes. Times to be confirmed. Small entrance fee - all going to raise money for NCT Rugby www.nct.org.uk/branches/rugby/cheekymonkeys Thursday 8th August Tea Dance for people in the community living with DEMENTIA at Galanos House, Banbury Rd, Southam CV47 2BL tel:01926 812185. This is a chance to come and talk to specialist professionals and meet carers and people suffering with dementia. Relatives and families please come along and join us for a chat over a cuppa and a cake. 2.30pm to 4.30pm.Thereafter the 2nd thursday of the month open to everyone.
Sunday 11th August Myton Hospices Charity Tandem Skydive. UK charity No: 516287 Bilton Dental Clinic’s Pratyush Mahapatra will be hurling himself out at 10,000ft in order to raise as much as possible for this fantastic charity. Details can be found and donations made at the practice or via www.doitforcharity.com/Pratyush_skydive
Sunday 25th August Guilsborough Village Hall Vintage Fair 10.30am3pm. Organised by Craft Fair Fairies – for more information or to book a stall contact us at craftfairies@hotmail.co.uk or ring us on 07865 493705 Guilsborough Village Hall, The Green, Off High Street, Guilsborough, NN6 8PT
Friday 30th August – Sunday 1st September ‘The Pig & Applestock’ Charity music festival at Naseby Reservoir. 3 days of art & music,beer & cider. Activities for children, camping and parking included in price £20 in advance £25 on the gate, under 10’s go Free. www.applestock.co.uk, email pigapplestock@hotmail.co.uk tel: 07802974721 http://www.facebook.com/pages/ThePig-Applestock-Charity-Music-Festival/213926352043312 Sunday 1st September Winwick country church fete & fun dog show 2.00 p.m. To be opened by BBC Radio Northampton’s Bernie Keith. Stalls, bouncy castle, welly wanging and much more.. Proceeds to the church. Adults – £2.00 OAPS & children – £1.00. Children under 12 free. Free car park toilets on site .Off A428 West Haddon bypass . Saturday 7th September West Haddon Carnival, Flower & Produce, & Dog Show. at the West Haddon Playing Fields, 12pm – 12am, NN6 7AR. Old fashioned family fun including floats, stalls, shows, live music, dancing, displays, games (coconuts, tug of war, golf, races, welly tossing, splat the rat and more), food (BBQ and hog roast) and licensed bar. Honest entertainment guaranteed. For more information contact Luke.Sage@aol.com. Any potential contributors, sponsors, or others please email now. Every Tuesday Evening Rock ‘n’ Roll Dancing Dance for Charity at Towcester and Daventry RockRollJive Club. We teach Rock ‘n’ Roll dancing for free. Donations to FireAid Uk a local Towcester charity. Whether you choose to donate or not we will still teach the dancing for free, Lessons at Towcester Football Supporter’s Club, Islington Road, Towcester, NN12 6AU every Tuesday night from 8pm and on Wednesday evenings at Caseys Club, Daventry fortnightly. Shoes with smooth soles are a must. http://www.rockrolljiveclub.com/contactus.php
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400 year old country pub & dining Tapas night Last Thursday of the month July 25th and August 29th
Freshly made Stone Baked Pizzas to eat in or take out
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Opening Times Tuesday to Saturday 11am–3pm / 6pm–11pm Sunday 11am–4pm
Lunch menu £12
2 courses, Tuesday – Saturday
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The Village Emporium have teamed up with the Twenty 20 Cricket Company to offer two free places for two budding cricketers to attend one of their Summer Holiday Courses.
Running from 10.00am to 4.00pm each day with a lunch break and regular drink stops, the courses are designed for all boys and girls aged 5 to 15 years, with no previous experience necessary.
After the success of their first course during the May half-term, the Twenty 20 Cricket Company will be staging two more Holiday Course ‘Cricket Camps’ locally during the school summer holidays, at Willoughby Cricket Club.
Each day of a Twenty20 Cricket Company holiday cricket camp covers a mixture of fun cricket games and activities, and coaching, all delivered by ECBqualified CRB checked coaches. Plus there are always a series of prizes awarded at the end of each day.
First, there is a 4 day course running from Monday 22nd to Thursday 25th July. Tthat is followed by a 2 day course, running on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th July.
To win one of two free day places at either of the Twenty20 Cricket Company holiday cricket camps at Willoughby Cricket Club, simply answer the following question correctly.
The Ashes cricket series is played between which two countries? 1. England and New Zealand 2. England and Australia 3. Australia and New Zealand Send your answers to: By e mail to takepart@villageemporium. co.uk - and pop your answer in the subject box or by post The Village Emporium, Unit 7, Dunchurch Trading Estate, London Road, Rugby CV23 9LN
For further details and to obtain a brochure on the Twenty20 Cricket Company holiday cricket camps at Willoughby CC, email Karl Quinney at karl@twenty20cricketcompany.com or telephone on 07775 883102. To book your child on any day of either of the Twenty20 Cricket Company holiday cricket camps, telephone 08455 20 20 29, or visit their website at www.twenty20cricketcompany.com
Two lucky winners will then be drawn out at random to choose any day to attend from either the 4 day or 2 day course. Closing date for entries: Monday 15th July
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Caring for little feet
As children grow in fits and starts, their shoes should be checked every 10 to 12 weeks. Remember that a good fitter will only recommend new shoes if needed. Never wear hand-me-downs as they take on the previous owner’s foot shape, meaning bad news for your child’s feet. And finally, make sure you throw out those too-small socks as they can restrict growth. Our feet are designed to carry our body weight and give us mobility, but we only remember how precious they are when they hurt! We should all look after our feet, but they are at their most vulnerable in our early years.
The summer holidays are fast approaching, but before you know it, you’ll be digging out those school shoes in September and realising they no longer fit. Luckily, with the help of Anne, owner of children and ladies’ shoe shop, Niki-Lu’s, help is at hand. Member of the Society of Shoe Fitters, IFRA and Children’s Foot Health Register, Anne has some top tips when buying shoes.
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Always have your child’s feet measured by a qualified fitter and ensure that both feet are measured as they are rarely the same size. There is no standardisation of shoe sizing in the UK, so an experienced fitter will use their knowledge to interpret a correct fit. Whenever possible, buy footwear made from natural materials, such as leather and cotton. Not only will man-made material make feet perspire, leading to fungal infections, but leather footwear moulds to the natural shape of your foot, making them more comfortable.
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Packing Tips How do they do it? When it comes to packing for holidays it takes men four minutes flat. Women look enviously at their little pile of shorts, T-shirts and underwear and wonder where they are going wrong, as they wrestle with zips and straps in a determined effort to squeeze everything in. Many of us do it - pack too much when we go on holiday - then end up wearing the same few items all week. So how can we make the job easier, quicker and (with ever stricter baggage allowances), cheaper? The answer is to remember that ‘less is more’ and to take only things we really love to wear in a capsule wardrobe that will cater for every occasion. The first step is to envisage how you see yourself spending your holiday. If it’s mainly sunbathing, all you need for the daytime is swimwear – a couple of bikinis per week plus a well cut swimsuit for genuine swimming or diving – flip flops and a loose fitting shirt to cover you up on the way to and from the beach or pool. If you plan on sightseeing or shopping, pack some comfortable sandals or pumps and a pair of shorts, cut off trousers or a skirt (neutral colours would be most versatile), and a selection of coloured tops. Before deciding on which ones, lay them out and match them up. Choose colours and styles that go together, so that you can make up multiple outfits simply by switching items around. Sarongs are also
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a great choice as they are both lightweight and versatile and may be used as a skirt, dress or wrap, depending on how they are tied. Scarves make a good alternative and can also be used to wrap around and protect hair. A wide brimmed hat will shield your face and hair from the sun, and is also a great fashion accessory. Some fashion experts suggest you take as many dresses as you can fit in. Teamed up with jewellery, a clutch bag and heels they are great for evenings out, and are still suitable for daywear when worn with flatties and a tote bag. Remember to take at least one warm item for chilly evenings or windy locations. Don’t forget to pack a couple of pairs of sunglasses in different shapes to create a varied look. Finally, take an oversized tote bag onto the plane and afterwards use it for the beach, or when you go shopping. Follow these tips and you shouldn’t go far wrong, but if you do, after your holiday write down all the items you ended up wearing (or that you wish you could have worn!) and use this as a guide next time you pack.
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Eat seasonally What to eat now – The Village Emporium style! July and August should bring some of the hottest days of the year! Apart from watering new plants and seedlings you will find some other handy hints below to help you through the summer gardening season.
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Look after your lawns.
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At this time of year lawns take heavy punishment, and a little time spent on maintenance will pay big dividends. If there is any moss in the lawn this can be removed with a lawn rake also pull out any perennial weeds. Then apply any of the proprietary brands of lawn fertiliser; carefully follow the directions on the box with regard to application. This will then give you a lawn to be proud of right into the autumn.
And your roses
Roses, remove all flowers that are finished, if you allow them to produce seed pods the plant will not be able to produce more flowers, instead using all its energy to produce seeds. Also remove any flower buds that are failing to open and rotting, these buds can harbour disease.
Greenhouse tips
In the greenhouse, temperatures can reach great heights at this time of the year, so shading must be introduced. There are many types of shading materials available at retail outlets, and are easy to fit.
Aubergine Chicory Fennel
French Beans
Globe artichoke Greengage Mackerel
Nectarines
Courgette Radish
Rocket
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Runner beans Tomato Lamb
Peach
Redcurrant Sardines
Spring Onion Swiss chard Watercress
Here’s a few ideas on what to sow now
July: Early July is the time to plant out your late cauliflower, cabbage and brussel sprout plants. Also remember to dust the stems with an anti cabbage root fly preparation soon after planting. Cabbage root fly lay their eggs in the stem, then the hatching maggots eat their way down to the roots and by eating the roots destroy the plant. August: Now is the time to pinch out the centre shoot of your tomato plants, in order to concentrate the plants growing energy on filling out the existing tomatoes, rather than producing more growth and more flowers.
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To finish: Salt & black pepper Black olives Finely chopped chives Recipe: Soak bread in milk overnight, squeeze till dry, add breadcrumbs, garlic, parmesan, herbs season to taste. Place mixture in fish and secure with cocktail sticks, pan fry in olive oil for 2 min each side then put in oven.
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180c for 15mins (check stuffing is cooked/hot) leave to rest.
Ingredients: 2 slices white bread (crust off) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 20g parmesan, grated rocket 30g breadcrumbs Large splash milk Handful of basil & parsley 2 mackerel, butterflied, head on (ask the fishmonger)
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Salad: vine tomatoes, chopped fennel, thinly sliced
Vinaigrette, blend ingredients with salt and pepper to taste, toss the salad. Place Mackerel on a plate with salad and garnish with olives and chives.
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Vinaigrette: 2tbs olive oil fresh lemon juice 1tbs white wine vinegar
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Schoolwear, dancewear and Scout and Guide uniforms for all ages Located on Daventry’s High Street, Scallywagz offers an extensive range of high quality, affordably priced, schoolwear, dancewear, Scouts and Guides uniforms and accessories. Supplier for many local town and village schools, Scallywagz has built up an excellent reputation for offering fantastic customer service and professionalism, which has led to further schools approaching the shop. Scallywagz dancewear range is equally as extensive and caters for ballet, tap, modern and gymnastics offering shoppers the convenience of not having to travel out of town. Plus, new to the shop are Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers,
Air and Sea Cadets and Scout Network Leaders uniforms, which has proven to be very convenient for all the clubs in the area. “We pride ourselves on offering a warm, friendly, professional service,” owners, Jo Bevan and Louise Whyte explain. “If a customer can’t find what they’re looking for we will do our best to order it in for them. We also offer an online shop for added convenience, as well as an embroidery service for both schoolwear and business work clothes.” Please call 01327 700069, visit Scallywagz at 82 High Street, Daventry or visit www.scallywagz.co.uk
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Tranquil village salon offering: Ladies, Gents & Latest Offers Children’s Hair £19 cut & blow dry Wedding hair & offering a wide range of treatments with £45 foils, cut & blow dry Make-up specialists care from£22 massage to waxing gel manicure Nails Spend £20 or more and get 10% Waxing £17 spray tan Massage off with this ad Spray tans Please mention The Village • GiftEmporium vouchers available • Facials when booking Eyelashes and more!
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