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March/April 2013

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Carole Emms - Badby photo club

Delivering local business for local

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Delivering to: Ashby St Ledgers, Barby, Birdingbury, Bourton, Braunston, Broadwell, Catthorpe, Crick, Dunchurch, Flecknoe, Frankton, Grandborough, Kilsby, Leamington Hastings, Lilbourne, Long Itchington, Marton, Napton, Onley, Stockton, Stretton-on-Dunsmore, Thurlaston, Welton & Willoughby

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WE HAVE MOVED... (previously in Vanilla)

EAT IN :: EAT OUT :: TAKE HOME

NOW OPEN 11 BANK STREET, RUGBY

• Coffee Union hand roasted “Best in Town” • Fresh bread & cakes • Homemade specials • More seats, more products ...and much more!

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Vasstech are now selling approved VW, Audi, SEAT and Skoda Cars!!

SKODA FABIA S £5,750.00 2010 Registered 1.2 12V Petrol engine Manual Transmission 6 Months Manufacturer’s Warranty 5 Doors, Red 21,700 miles Remote central locking and electric windows

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS SE TDI £10,250.00

SEAT IBIZA CR SPORT TDI £7,650.00

2009 Registered 1.6 Diesel Engine Manual Transmission 6 Months / 5,000 miles Vasstech Warranty 5 Doors, Blue 30,000 miles Remote central locking and electric windows i-Pod Connectivity

1.6 Diesel Engine Manual Transmission 6 Months / 5,000 miles Vasstech Warranty 3 Doors, Blue 30,000 miles Remote central locking and electric windows

We could help you find your next VW Group Car - call us, or pop in to find out more.

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Emporium e g la il V e h T to e m o lc e W March/April 2013 Spring is in the air at The Village Emporium......the long winter is almost over and the bulbs are peeping out.

We’ve all become more aware of where our food comes from recently. Our local pubs and cafes are planning special menus for Mothers Day and Easter, often using locally sourced ingredients and lots of home- made produce. We have some hints and tips on eating seasonal produce and even some ideas on planting your own. Try out the seasonal food recipe supplied by The Rose Inn, Willoughby.

Are the longer days making you think about spring cleaning or even home improvements? What about the garden that’s been forgotten for the last few weeks? Just flick through the magazine for help and inspiration.

thevillageemporiummagazine @EmporiumVillage www.villageemporium.co.uk

Advertise with us!

If you are organising a community event or raising funds for a good cause then let us know so that we can feature them on our Whats On page on the website and list in our next magazine. For inclusion in the magazine, please be sure to get the information to us as soon as possible as space is free, but limited.

The Village Emporium is committed to supporting our local community and the businesses that trade here. If there’s a business you think we should be featuring do let us know. We hope you will find all the shops and services you need here in the magazine to help you to stay local.

Wishing you all a very Happy Easter

Alison & Clare

The copy deadline for the May/June issue is 8th April Hand delivered to 7,500 homes every issue. For more info call us on:

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Download our App now The EMPORIUM in your pocket app is designed to make it even easier for you to find out where to go and who to call locally. What’s more there will be vouchers and special offers for you to check out as well as regular notifications of special events.

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In this issue...

Features u

5 ideas for free days out Free things to do with the family.

o Vouchers

Great deals from local businesses. seasonally d Eat Recipes using seasonal

Contents 6 q g c / J Z B

Out & about

Whats On? Look good, feel good Your family Your home Your garden Business & IT On the road

Competitions

produce.

Business editorials r

Some good retail news! Terracotta celebrate 20 years in business.

c Win a round of golf for 4.

j You can feel beautiful too! z Roseanna Price acupuncture C A roof over your head C The bathroom of your dreams Z Recruitment that puts people first C Green Umbrella

Coffee cup trivia omH Relax and sharpen the pencil!

Win a round of golf for 4 and bacon rolls at Whitefields Golf Club

M Win two tickets for the Tottenham

Hotspurs match on May 12th See the Tottenham Legends XI play at Northampton

January winner of Spa Day for 2 at Grayshott Studio Spa: Laney Holland

Cover photography by Carole Emms, Badby Photographic Club

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We stock:

2 Windsor Court CV21 3BH Tel: 01788 878323

Now a FREEHOUSE Open at 3pm on a Monday Tuesday- Sunday open 12.00-12.00 Food served Tuesday through to Saturday 12.00-14.00 and 18.00-21.00.

Sunday 12.00-15.00

The Admiral Nelson Dark Lane, Braunston,Northants NN11 7HJ

01788 891900 Email info@theadmiralnelson.co.uk www.theadmiralnelson.co.uk

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with the Weekend of fun d friends n a r e t t a H d a M Come and jo in us!

30th & 31st March & 1st April. 1 0-4pm

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Café open norma l hours over Easter Weekend

Opening Times ay All day, everyd 9am - 5pm

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Deluxe Holiday Homes in Snowdonia l l l l

Located in National Park overlooking Rhinog mountains Norwegian 2 or 3 bed log cabins Year round availability Perfect for walking/cycling/ fishing or just a relaxing trip to the beach or local historic castle Preferential rates for readers of The Village Emporium

For more information call Marnie on

01926 633745

www.bronyraur.co.uk Food served Mon-Fri 12-3pm and 6pm-9pm Sat 12-9pm Sun 12-6pm Steak deal 2 x 8oz Rump with traditional trimmings, hand cut chips and a bottle House Wine £24.95 Curry Night Mondays Meal for two & bottle House Wine £14.95 Traditional Sunday lunch 1 x course £7.50 2 x course £10.50 3 x course £12.95 Full menu also available We do offer smaller portions for smaller appetites @ £4.95 on the full menu

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The Old Plough,

82 High Street, Braunston,

Northants NN11 7HS Opening times : Every day 12noon-11pm

01788 878126 Quiz night Sundays all proceeds to Macmillan Open mic every Wednesday Live band last Friday of every month inc ADAY in March

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way r Take A Eat in o am-4.30pm, .30 Open 8 y to Saturday d n o M a

The Home of Cakes and Infusions

‘I love it h e delicious tr re - they make eats and a prop cup of tea !’ Victoria er .

Anna-Marie, Paul, Mary, John, Anne & Amelia are immensely proud to announce that The Courtyard Café (Formerly Bishop’s Tea Rooms) is now open. We welcome customers both old and new, to embrace our exciting and customer focused changes, amazing home-cooked food as always and friendly, professional service. We have many unique aspects to our business and boast 75 years of Hospitality experience between us, and we ensure that our customers receive the full benefit of this.

Red Tractor s, featuring “English Outstanding Breakfast Linked Sausages & Bacon, Local Hand Assured” Cured Back e Range Eggs Local Rare-Breed Fre Panini’s Delicious Toasties & Scrumptious Fillings h wit es Potato Oven Baked Jacket Seasonal Soups the Day ect Del able Dishes of gue Ba ttes & Wraps Salads, Sandwiches, ves.

Dressings and Preser Our own Chutneys, icacies Del & ernoon Teas, Slices Amazing Cakes, Aft ices y Cho Gluten Free and Dietar nks Frobisher’s Bottled Dri and s an’ tim Fen s, Milkshake a Sod and l rdia Co e Homemade Lim

by Jenier’s Luscious Leaf Teas presso Winning Coffee by Nes Outstanding Award lsea Che of rd itta Wh rs by Hot Chocolate Flavou Wifi ry nta lime Comp

Free delivery & 20% discount to Town Centre Businesses 5 Star Hygiene Rating Follow our News and Daily Specials on Facebook Visit our website for full menu and seasonal voucher promotions Private Function Hire

The Home of Cakes and Infusions The Courtyard Café 6 Bishops Court, Daventry NN11 4NP

01327 872687

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What’s on?

Wednesday 6th March Coffee evening and swap shop

Saturday 23rd March Jumble Sale

7.30pm - 8.30pm, Newnham Village Hall. Newnham Guides as part of Climate week are holding a coffee evening with a difference. Bring items you are prepared to swap for another item someone else has brought. This could be anything from clothing to toiletries or from unwanted Christmas gifts to books, whatever you no longer need.

Newnham Village Hall, 2pm - 3.30pm In aid of the renovations of Newnham Village Hall, a Jumble sale will be held in the hall. Entrance 20p, clothes, toys, bric-a-brac, books, cakes and refreshments.

Saturday 9th March Willoughby Jumble Sale 2pm Willoughby Village Hall (rescheduled from January ) 20p entry. Cake and produce stall, refreshments.

Jumble can be left from 9.30am on the day.

Sunday 17th March Myton Hospice Charity 5 Mile Run Draycote Water, Draycote Water Visitor Centre, Kites Hardwick, near Rugby Warwickshire CV23 8AB Spring Run In association with Rugby and Northampton Athletics Club The 5 mile road run will be timed around the beautiful Draycote Water Reservoir near Rugby.

Sunday 19th May Vintage & Retro Bazaar Benn Hall, Rugby The entry fee is £1 but free to under 16’s. 20% of profits from event will go to Myton Hospice.

All enquiries www.vintagestylerooms.co.uk and/or tel.

07732946155

Saturday 23rd March The Spring Nearly New sale The Parker E-Act Academy, Ashby Road, Daventry.

NCT’s very popular sale for nearly new maternity and baby wear, toys and equipment, at fabulous prices. A great opportunity to BUY and SELL good quality baby items. Email daventrynct@hotmail.com or call 0844 2436102 for more information or to reserve your sellers pack (a sellers pack contains all the information you need to know about selling, and will be posted to you).

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

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Sunday 24th March 5k/10k Resolution Run Warwick Castle Stroke Association 5k & 10k Resolution Run around the grounds of Warwick Castle. Entrants can run, jog or walk and all will receive a T shirt; medal and goody bag.

There is free parking and supporters of entrants can get discounted entry into Warwick Castle during the day.

Entry fee £12.50 Register via the web site or telephone Jodie Smith 01527 903903

25th March – 12th April Really Wild Events for Children Easter Holidays at Brandon Marsh Nature Centre A wide variety of daily events at Brandon Marsh, you can also go on a walk around the reserve, discover the birds by using the bird hides (you can borrow binoculars if you want) and the centre also has a lovely tea room serving ice cream, sandwiches, hot meal, cakes and drinks.

Tel 024 7630 2912 www.warwickshire-wildlife-trust.org.uk

Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st March Napton Art Group Easter Exhibition 10 am – 5 pm at Napton Village Hall Paintings, cards, photographs and craft exhibits.

Refreshments, raffle, tombola. Adults £1, children free. If you want to join our thriving group contact 01926 812991.

Saturday 6th April Barn Dance, Braunston The Friends of All Saints’, Braunston are holding a Barn Dance at Braunston School Hall starting at 7.30 p.m. Tickets are £8 each and a supper is included.

Bring your own drinks. There is a great local group and caller - “Jack in the Pulpit”. Tickets, that must be purchased in advance, available from Andrew Alsop, - 01788 890826.

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What’s on?

Sunday 7th April Regency 10k Run, Leamington Spa Organised by Leamington and District Round Table and sponsored by Wright Hassall Solicitors The 2013 event will follow the same route as has been used for the last 5 years starting from just off Newbold Terrace East and finishing on the opposite side of the river from Jephson gardens.

Contact rustythevet@btinternet.com

Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th April Guilsborough Gardens Guilsborough, Northamptonshire, NN6 8PT Eight varied village gardens in attractive rural setting.

Plants for sale will incl both the rare and unusual from our plantsmen’s gardens. There is a lot to see and visitors find that they need the whole afternoon

Sunday 21st April Cottesbrooke Hall Gardens Cottesbrooke, Northamptonshire, NN6 8PF Award winning gardens by Geoffrey Jellicoe, Dame Sylvia Crowe, James Alexander Sinclair and Arne Maynard. Formal gardens and terraces surround Queen Anne house with extensive vistas onto the lake and C18 parkland containing many mature trees. Wild and woodland gardens, which are exceptional in Spring.

Sunday 28th April Willoughby Scarecrow Sunday Willoughby is hosting its popular Scarecrow Sunday from 1pm. With free car parking and maps available at the Village Hall and car park, there will be more than 30 scarecrows around the village with table top stalls and refreshments at the Village Hall.

Friday 26th & Saturday 27th April Badby and District Photo Club Exhibition of Work Daventry Town Council Offices, All welcome, from 10.00am – 16.00pm free entry, refreshments available

Friday 26th to Sunday 28th April Big Bang Camper & Bus Show Santa Pod Raceway Three days of VW fun in the sun with great racing, music and entertainment at the home of European Drag Racing! www.big-bang.co.uk/index.htm Tel: 01234 782828

LAST THURSDAY of every month Bourton & District Garden Club Village Hall Bourton on Dunsmore. Summertime we visit gardens. More info contact Barbara 01926 632957, Ann 01926 632862 or Carol 01926 632033.

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

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Out & about

celebrating

20 YEARS

1993 - 2013

T he spring season has begun at Terracot ta Terracotta invites you to see our fab new ranges, casual, wedding or night outs, plus beautiful accessories.

See our website www.terracotta-boutique.co.uk

Like us at Terracot ta Boutique for our birt hday celebration giveaway . .

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Out & about SHOULDER OF MUTTON GRANDBOROUGH www.shoulderof mutton-grandborough.co.uk

MOTHERING SUNDAY CARVERY Some good retail news in these uncertain times !

Terracotta is celebrating its 20th Birthday!

Diane Griffith opened Terracotta in Chapel St in April 1993, in the midst of a recession. Through hard work and a keen eye for the clothes her customers wanted she soon established a loyal client base. Original customers and their grown up daughters now shop together at Terracotta.

In September 2011, Diane decided they needed more space and moved to 13 Bank St. The beautiful, new boutique has room for many more ranges. Terracotta is now available online at www.terracottaboutique.co.uk. Diane, manager Amanda and sales advisers Rebecca and Anna (returning from maternity leave) will give you a friendly welcome with honest advice.

Altogether a lovely experience, look out for the birthday celebrations in April!

A choice of three locally sourced roast meats, A choice of starters, Choose one or have all three meats, carved by our chef together with a selection of freshly prepared vegetables with the best gravy you have ever tasted.

A selection of desserts from our dessert board.

Vegetarian option for the main course always available

One Course £10.95 Two Courses £13.95 Three Courses £16.95 Our carvery is available every Sunday seating times 12.30, 2.30 & (4.30 Mothering Sunday only) We can also cater for any occasion where you might like a carvery meal available for minimum of 20 people (Price on application)

Wednesday is curry night

A choice of freshly prepared curries served with poppadum and mango chutney. £5.00/person

Thursday is steak night

Choose two steaks off the main menu and get a free bottle of house wine.

Mon – Sat lunchtimes & Mon-Thurs evening choose from our two meals for £10.00 menu Main menu also available every day except Sunday Functions/Parties/Weddings etc Marquees available

Shoulder of Mutton

Sawbridge Road , Grandborough, Warwickshire CV23 8DN

01788 814306

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New Collections LOVE YOUR LOCAL 16-18 Albert Street,

RUGBY Tel: 01788 573303

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

With 2000sq feet of indoor and additional outdoor space, the centre offers a large and varied selection of high quality antiques and collectables. Outside you’ll find statuary, planters and other outside effects including Kadai Indian Fire Bowls, teak garden furniture and wooden garden buildings and sheds.

Tel: 01327 340594 14

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Bags wi� Style by E�ie-May Innovative new Mum Ellie-May has a super range of stylish handbags and accessories on offer.

Handbags range from £ 16.99 £ 32.99

DIARY OF EVENTS MARCH 2013

Sunday 10th Mother’s Day Lunch £29.50 (Children half price) Sunday 31st Easter Sunday Lunch & Easter Egg Hunt £29.50

APRIL 2013

Friday 12th West End Show Stoppers £65 Sunday 21st Wedding Open Day

MAY 2013

Friday 3rd Murder & Mystery at Fawsley Hall £59 Tuesday 14th Ladies Lunch Club (Fashion) £19.95 Bank Holiday Sunday 26th Wine Tasting Provencale Evening £59

JUNE 2013

Monday 10th Members Summer Evening Sunday 16th Wedding Open Day

JULY 2013

Friday 5th A Taste of Christmas £25.95 Sunday 21st Wedding Open Day

AUGUST 2013

Monday 26th Jazz BBQ Event £29.50 (Children half price)

FRIDAY SUPPER CLUB

Email elliemayhughes30@hotmail.co.uk Tel 07769 664404

Come and join us on the last Friday of every month for our Friday Supper Club.

Enjoy a two course menu for only £19.95 per person.

Limited numbers so call now on

01327 892000

or email info@fawsleyhall.com

Bags with Style by Ellie-May

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Canal tow path w alks

Location: Grand Union Canal Cost: Free

From Braunston to Sto ke Bruerne, the Grand Union Canal offers beautiful walks through rural Northam ptonshire and Warwickshire. Wi th scenery that hasn’t changed in 200 years and some fan tastic pubs to stop at along the way, the Grand Union Canal offers so much - and it’s totally free!

The Canal Museum at Stoke Bruerne gives a fascinating glimpse int The museum café sel o this waterway’s pas ls hot and cold drinks t. , sweets, sandwiches Stoke Bruerne also off and cake. ers two historic canal pubs - the Navigation and the Boat Inn. Websites: www.cana lrivertrust.org.uk/can als-and-rivers/grand www.stokebruernec -union-canal analmuseum.org.uk

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Lambing at the Old Dairy farm

Location: Uppe r Stowe, nr Wee don, Northampt Cost: Free entry onshire NN7 4S to farm and shop H s (entry to lambi Throughout Mar ng sheds £2) ch, the Old Dairy Fa

weekends when rm are holding lambing visitors can com e to see the lam born. The lambi bs being ng sheds will be op en between 2nd M Saturdays and Su arch and 31st M ndays, arch. The Old Da also offers a un iry Farm ique selection of shops and crafts restaurant & te , a fabulous a room.

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Bluebells at Badby Woods Location: Badby, Northampton shire Cost: Free

Take a walk in Badby Woods betw een April and June for a breathtaking scene. Beautiful bluebells carpet the woodland floor and the sea of blue on disp lay must be one of the greatest free shows in Northamptonshir e. Badby Woods is part of the Fawsley Estate, and with its lake s, isolated church and Elizabeth an hotel, Fawsley itself offers beau tiful, unspoilt parkland.

Websites: www.badby.org.uk www.fawsleyhall.com/country-h ouse

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Vouchers

FREE BATH BOMB With This Voucher

ALBERT STREET Valid until 30th of April 2013

RUGBY

6 Bishops Court, Daventry NN11 4NP 01327 872687

The Home of Cakes andThe Infusions Home of Cakes and Infusions

3 Luxury Home-Made Cream Teas for the price of 2 with this voucher valid Monday to Saturday 3pm-4.30pm only, until 30th April 2013

Home Made Scones, Home Made Three Berry Preserve, English Red Tractor Assured Butter, Rodda’s Clotted Cream and your choice from a selection of 13 leaf teas.

Spring offer 2 Lunchtime* Main Courses for £10

Monday – Friday 1st- 22nd March and 15th – 30th April.

This voucher to be redeemed with payment. *not available on Fish & Chips

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20% Discount on take away menu Evening Buffet Sunday, Monday and Tuesday £9.95 inc dessert A la carte menu also available 1 The Square, Dunchurch, Rugby, CV22 6NU Tel: 01788 819141 / 811851

Food hygiene rating

Wonderful food and hospitality in historic surroundings infused with modern luxury www.omarsrestaurant.co.uk Opening Times: Mon - Thur 5.30pm - 11.30pm, Fri - Sat 5.30pm - Midnight Sunday lunch: 12.15pm - 3.30pm, Sunday Evening: 6pm - 11pm FULLY LICENCED & AIR CONDITIONED

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Out & about HOLIDAY RENTAL - ESTEPONA MARINA COSTA DEL SOL Large 2 Bed. 2 Bath Apartment -Sleeps 6 Fully equipped with Air Conditioning and Heating, Sat TV, DVD, Washing Machine and Dishwasher and large private balcony with wonderful views over Marina Prices per week from £250 to £350.

10% deposit secures your holiday,nothing further to pay until 4 weeks before holiday

For further information Tel: 01926 814745

Coffee cup trivia

A Real Jewel in Your High Street By far, the longest established Jewellers in Daventry (formerly on the Market Square) One of the largest independent Jewellers in the Midlands Many stunning silver brands as well as precious gold and diamond designs.

Various Watch brands, Childrens Jewellery, Darlington Crystal & Wentworth Pewter.

Professional Jewellery Repairs CROSSWORD CLUES Across

1 Chocolate drink (5)

4 Worries (5)

7 Rain-protection (8)

8 Part of a rosary (4)

9 Quantifies (8) 11 Thing (4) 12 Breakfast food (6) 14 Rented temporarily (6) 16 Comfy seat (4) 18 Gymnastics event (8) 20 Abandoned (4) 21 Cars, lorries and motorbikes (8)

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Bags (5) Trades (5) Vie (7) Ties, ropes (5) Whole (3) Part of a school (9) Trash (7) Tint (5) Kin (9) Stretchy (7) Sprinters (7) Complies (5) Native (5) Belongs to him (3)

We have our own repairers that work for us several days a week who have over 40 years experience, hence why we have gained an unrivalled reputation for quick turnaround.

Stone & diamond replacement Ring sizing Broken chain repairs Valuations Bespoke designs Silversmith services Jewellery polishing & rhodium plating etc

We not only buy your scrap gold for cash but we will offer you another

20% off

any other gold purchase made at the same time.

Watch Batteries fitted from £4.95 Find us on the High Street – opposite Argos & next to Barclays Bank 61 High Street, Daventry, NN11 4BH Tel: 01327 700060

www.daventryjewellers.co.uk

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Look good, feel good

For quality, value and service...

J. Parriss Jewellers Exclusive range of new diamond engagement and wedding rings.

Specialists in Jewellery, clock and watch repairs We pay top prices for your old gold and silver Phone: 01788 542671 or 01788 577225 • www.jparrissjewellers.co.uk 13 Regent Street, Rugby

400 year old country pub & dining New menu available 1st March including our new home stone baked pizzas

Dont forget mum!

Mothers day menu 10th march Tables available between 12pm-1pm or 2pm-3pm

Book now for Easter We’re filling up fast!

All our meats are locally sourced & fresh fish from Brixham All dishes cooked fresh to order

See daily specials on board

The Rose Inn Main Street, Willoughby, CV23 8BH

01788 891180 www.therosecountrypub.co.uk

Opening Times Tuesday to Saturday 11am–3pm / 6pm–11pm Sunday 11am–4pm

Lunch menu £12

2 courses, Tuesday – Saturday

Traditional Sunday Lunch 1 course £10.95 2 courses £14.95 3 courses £18.95

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Eat seasonally What to eat now – The Village Emporium style!

Spring is finally on its way with bulbs poking their heads above ground and the birds singing.

So we can leave the comfort foods behind and begin to look forward to crunchy, fresh salads.

Why eat seasonally?

There are a number of good reasons to eat more local, seasonal food: • reduce the energy needed to grow and transport the food we eat • avoid paying a premium for food that is scarcer or has travelled a long way • reconnect with nature’s cycles and the passing of time • seasonal food is fresher and so tends to be tastier and more nutritious • supports your local farmers markets, farm shop, and local butcher for purchases and local cafes, pubs and tea shops who are working to the same goals as us.... Love your local.

Seasonal Cauliflower Leeks

Royal jersey

new potatoes Bananas Kiwi

Rhubarb

Cockles Crab

Local Radishes

Asparagus Basil

Chives Dill

Sorrel Lamb

Wood pigeon

Prawns

Grow your own seasonally

There is nothing more satisfying than nurturing a tiny seed into a full grown vegetable or salad to put on your plate!!

Even if you don’t have a garden or allotment, try a few pots on a patio or balcony, or even herbs on the windowsill.

And you can look forward to saving money later in the season.

Here’s a few ideas on what to plant now March sow the following in well prepared seed beds: beetroot, broad beans, leeks ,lettuce, radishes and parsnips.

April sow: peas, broccoli, cabbage, brussels, spinach, rocket and plant out onion and shallot sets and asparagus.

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Chef ’s specials

Recipe provided by The Rose Inn,Willoughby www.throsecountrypub.co.uk

Seafood Marinières Pasta Ingredients – to serve 4 people • 500g mussels • 500g clams • 350g hake - cut into 2cm squares • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped • 2 leeks, finely chopped • 15g butter • 100ml dry white wine or cider • 200g spinach • 250g linguini

Wash the mussels & clams under plenty of cold, running water. Discard any open ones that won’t close when lightly squeezed.

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Soften the garlic and leeks in the butter in a large pan big enough to take all the seafood - it should only be half full.

Add the mussels, clams and wine or cider, turn up the heat, then cover and steam them open in their own juices for 2 minutes. Shake the pan well, add the hake pieces and steam with the lid on for another 3 minutes.

Add linguini pasta and spinach, toss through the mussel & clams. Spoon into four large warmed bowls.

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With more than 20 years’ experience, Tree of Life Therapy’s Rosanna Price is one of Northamptonshire’s most experienced therapists. She has a reputation for excellent professional skills, combined with kindness.

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“Zero Balancing is a hands-on therapy that doesn’t require the client to undress. Because it’s non-invasive, comfortable and supportive, Zero Balancing works well with people dealing with longterm physical or emotional trauma, as well as life challenges like redundancy or divorce. It enables you to feel more connected to who you are at your core, which in turn, helps you navigate through life in a healthier, more positive manner.”

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“I have all kinds of people who ask for my help, but I would say that the majority of them want to be treated as a human being rather than as a symptom walking through the door. The idea of therapy can be quite daunting, so I ensure that my clients are given kindness, support, understanding and most of all, time. It is so important to take a person’s needs, worries and condition seriously and treat them as a whole. Sometimes, just to have someone who understands and is ready to listen can make a huge difference to a person’s wellbeing.”

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Your family A nanny offers ultimate flexibility in childcare and may be more affordable than you think.

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Ideal Tanks & Pumps Ltd. Supply & Installation of all types of oil storage tanks for domestic & commercial use.

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A roof over your head With many years experience Billy Christopher knows a lot about roofing and in particular Single Ply flat roofing as he has specialised in this area of roofing for the past 12 years. Single Ply roofing has been around for the past 40 years and is a great product for the domestic market.

Many commercial buildings like Tesco and Asda supermarkets and other large modern buildings have single ply roofing and the finish on them can be made to look stunning compared with traditional felt.

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As you can see the benefits are many when comparing to traditional felt roofs. Billy is fully approved for fitting these membranes and offers a free quotation service giving you complete piece of mind he is the right man for the job. References from past customers are available.

Contact Billy on 07867 784902 or 01788 570591.

Before With his vast knowledge and experience Billy is able to advise both commercial and domestic customers on their best way forward with their particular roof, whether it be a porch, balcony, garage, conservatory or extension. With all his customers delighted with both his work ethics, pricing and end result it is little wonder that they are first to recommend him to family and friends.

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Bay Windows \ Garages Porches \ Valleys Dormers \ Minor Repairs Full replacement flat roofs

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Turn your bathroom dreams into a reality...

With its roots firmly in traditional, personal service and family values, Bathrooms Inc has grown from its modest beginnings in 2004 to become Rugby’s largest independent bathroom specialist. With more than fifty beautiful bathroom settings, tiles, furniture and accessories in its extensive newly refitted showroom on Somers Road Industrial Estate, your choice is helped along by their expert advice.

Owned and run by Bryan and Clare Benfield and ably supported by Joe Riddell and the family dog, Jada, Bathrooms Inc has everything you need to create your ideal bathroom. From a downstairs cloakroom to luxury wet room; traditional suite to the latest design innovation; you can be assured of an impeccable level of service, expertise and attention to detail.

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are complemented by a full range of accessories and finishing touches, such as tiles, flooring, under floor heating and feature radiators, lighting, cabinets and mirrors, towel holders, shower caddies – even integrated radios and TVs. Plus with Bathroom Inc’s own Otto bathroom furniture range now extended to include fitted bedroom furniture, complete with soft close drawers and innovative storage solutions, your bedroom and en-suite bathroom will be in perfect harmony,

Full service providers

If you are completely renovating your bathroom, you are sure to benefit from the free home measuring and 3D design service available, which will help you make the most of the space available, as well as address the practicalities of plumbing, heating and lighting. Experienced, recommended installers will ensure that your new bathroom is fitted professionally and with the minimum of disruption to your family. From plastering to plumbing, all aspects of your bathroom installation can be managed by Bathrooms Inc. Alternatively, all products are available on a supply only basis.

Your bathroom dreams can become a reality – visit Rugby’s premier bathroom specialist, you can be sure of great personal service, a smile and assurance their products will not disappoint.

Bathrooms Inc , Somers Road Industrial Estate, Rugby CV22 7DH Tel 01788 579797 www.bathrooms-inc.com

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Your home DIRTY FLOORS COME CLEAN WITH 3 Carpets Cleaned for ÂŁ99

Anti-slip floor treatment Victorian & Minton floor restoration Tile & Grout cleaning and sealing l Grout recolouring l Stone floors cleaned and sealed l Marble & limestone repolished 72 Stoneywood Walsgrave, Coventrytops CV2 2LL polished l Road, Granite work and sealed l Family business est 1992 l

All types of plastering

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Discover a more beautiful way to heat your home at Just Stoves...

Actually, we’re more than Just Stoves. Call in to our newly refurbished showroom in the heart of Kilsby to discover a greener and more beautiful way to heat your home. Many of our wood-burning and multi-fuel stoves burn with over 80% efficiency - meaning more cosy heat for you, and less damage to the environment.

Because we’re experts in stove installation, we’ll discuss your options before arranging a complimentary visit to your home to assess your specific requirements.

And we can set you up with everything you need to start enjoying your new stove - from companion sets to carbon neutral kiln-dried logs.

So what are you waiting for? You could be enjoying a new stove next Winter - and for many years to come.

Rachel & Tim

Rachel & Tim Settle

Call in and see us at: 18 Independent Street, Kilsby CV23 8XL 01788 823 823 Click juststoves.co.uk

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02476 305997

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GUARANTEED FIRST CLASS WORK UNDERTAKEN

PROPERTY REPAIRS

An Established Family Business for over 30 years

Free estimates given with no obligation

ROOFING

Ridges, hips & chimneys repointed/ replaced, flat roofing, tiles replaced, guttering cleaned repaired and replaced.

PAINTING

Exterior repaired and painted.

Ian Gascoigne Builder Family builders since 1925 ExtEnsIons ElEctrIcs landscapInG plans prEparEd

altEratIons plumBInG Groundworks loft convErsIons

GARDENING

All gardening maintenance undertaken.

No job too small.

EXTERIOR CLEANING

Driveways, block paving, brickwork etc.

PLUMBING

Large or small, we can do it all.

Please contact Mr Kelly on 02477 677 162 Or for a faster response 0750 2451970

01788 817424 07736 054701

Email: gascoignein@tiscali.co.uk 14 Southam Road,Dunchurch, Rugby,Warwickshire, CV22 6NL

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Your home

HOME OFFICE

FIT TED BEDROOMS

HOME CINEMA

SPRING SALE 20% OFF FREE

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Design Guide: “The 7 Things You Really Must Know BEFORE Buying Fitted Furniture” Download online at www.lloydsfittedbedrooms.com

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Professional design visit in your own home To book call 0800 977 4671 or book online Quote promotional code ‘VE001/SSP’ when booking

Visit your local showroom 12 Bedford Street, Leamington Spa CV32 5DY

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Your home

CARPET – VINYL – WOOD

A. Dale Carpentry 

Choose at home from wide range of styles, colours & prices  Let us bring the showroom to you at a time to suit – days, evenings or Saturday.  We measure, give free expert advice & a complete price with no hidden extras  All flooring is fitted by our friendly, reliable and qualified fitters.

For more information or to book a free no obligation quotation please contact 01788 861894 or 07927 534752

DYSON SALE

CALL 07860 869169 or 01788 860002 to book a FREE no obligation home consultation

20% Discount All Recon Vacs DC04 now £85 DC07 now £99 DC08 now £120 Spares and Repairs

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01327 705979 07785 372664 www.dysonic.co.uk

Stewart Groom Carpets & Flooring Carpets & flooring in Rugby area since ‘99

Sliding Wardrobes Fitted Bedroom Furniture Tailor Made Storage Solutions

PART EX YOUR VAC

FITRITE WARDROBES LTD BEDROOMS TUDIES FITTED WARDROBES, BEDROOMS & STUDIES Individually designed, tailor made wardrobes Est. 1983

ished 1983

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Showroom Open: Monday to Saturday 10am till 4pm. Closed Sunday Jenton Road, Leamington Spa, CV31 1XS Email: info@fitrite.co.uk

For a free no obligation quote Tel: 01926 312 654

o obligation quote

ARDROBES LTD

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Your home

Russell Vessey Handmade Kitchens

01788 899089

“Thank you for the skill, hardwork and attention to detail that you put into our new kitchen, we are so looking forward to having our Christmas dinner in it this year.”

Shân - Dunchurch

I have over 20 years experience in handmade bespoke kitchens, furniture and joinery. Each item is made and fitted by me, ensuring your designs and requirements are met throughout, you are welcome to the workshop to follow your kitchen taking shape at any time. All my wood comes from sustainable forests.

You can view my full portfolio on the website:

www.russellvesseykitchens.co.uk “Thanks for a wonderful kitchen. The whole family are really pleased with it and we look forward to enjoying it over many years to come.”

Tai - Leamington Spa

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Your home

CHANGE THE FACE OF YOUR KITCHEN FOR A FRACTION OF THE NORMAL COST!

Choose from

A HUGE RANGE

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of styles and finishes!

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Is your kitchen old, worn out or just plain boring?

By retaining the existing cabinets, we totally and professionally refurbish every aspect of each kitchen - replacing doors, drawer fronts or worktops. We enlarge or change the shape by adding new units. There is no compromise on quality, choice or design, but huge benefits in time and outlay. From design to installation, we think you'll be amazed at what Doors & Drawers can do for you.

DOORS&DRAWERS Call Ian now on 01788 891289 or 07947 490632 Visit the website at www.doorsanddrawers.co.uk

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Rugby Plastering Services

Free Estimates • All work guaranteed •

Coffee cup trivia

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Your garden

Love your local Wood Mulch Available

l business Delivering loca ple for local peo

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Your garden

Professional Tree Surgery

Driveways - Block paved & tarmac Patio Design & Construction All hard and soft landscaping Fencing & brickwork Excellence as standard Free quotations Local business established 22 years Professional qualified local tradesman

01926 632994 07985 256009 www.warwickshiregroundworks.co.uk The Village Emporium 01788 298050

“If you look at tree care from our perspective, we are naturally the right choice.”

James Burton BSc.

Call for a Free quote

01327 702038

Your home & garden www.cuttingedgedaventry.co.uk

Mike Harris Digger Hire

Professional Arborists

Tree Surgeons Insured

Professional Reliable

From small tree pruning and hedge work to large crown reductions and re-shaping, we specialise in all aspects of tree care.

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25 Daventry Road, Barby, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 8TP

Office/Fax: 01788 891266

Email: info@heartwoodtreeservices.co.uk

www.heartwoodtreeservices.co.uk

Fully Insured. Half day hire.

1m minimum width required for digger access.

Extensions- New build houses- Barn conversions- Property renovations/ conversions/ makeovers

1.5 & 2.5 ton diggers.

Concrete breaker.

Dumper truck.

Spoil, trees, scrap metal recycling.

Small demolition undertaken.

Wayne Jones MCIAT Footings.

Planning and Building Regulation Applications- Plans drawnProject Management and general advice

For

D to F Architectural Design Consultants Crick, Northants more T: details and Mike 01788 822 430quotes, M: 07776 call 24 3357

on E: 07980 270598. info@dtof.co.uk

Harris

Springfield Farm, Grandborough CV23 8DL www.dtof.co.uk

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Landscape

Drives, paths, parking ar

Specialising in: Block Paving l Drives & Patios Slabbing l Gravelling l Walling Red or Black Tarmac Turfing l Decking l Drainage

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Drive Cleaning...

Patio Cleaning...

Decking Cleaning...

Amazing results from your local pressure washing specialist.

Using professional equipment we deliver fantastic results making your drive, patio, decking or even garden furniture look like new....

Before

After

Maintenance free gardens if your garden is too much to maintain

7 Day Cooling Off Period Free Estimates and advice No Deposits required

Tel: 01455 818638

“ My drive is fab – the washing has made a huge difference to my garden. It makes everybody else’s drive look very shabby!”

Jane H, Rugby

For a FREE No Obligation quote call Rod on: 01788 890652 www.jumbojetwash.com

104 Coventry Road, Hinckley LE10 0JT oconnorlandscapes@gmail.com

THE MOWERMAN

● Boost your income from genuine add on services

● Make the most of every job you do by promoting your service at the same time

● Make an instant success of your business by avoiding all our mistakes

NO MORE CUTTING YOUR LAWN, I CAN DO IT FOR YOU!

● Develop a loyal following in your local area where word of mouth sells your service for you

● Deliver an excellent service using our carefully developed and tested techniques

● Get high quality leads from our partnership agreement with a leading consumables supplier

Lawns cut from only £12

● Be profitable and competitive with our pricing and quoting model

● Maximise the multiple marketing streams to help you be successful ● Benefit from the clear, systemised business model

● Access the huge commercial and domestic market opportunities

PLUS I do other garden maintenance too!

The franchise fee per territory is just £9,995 + VAT (finance is available, subject to status). Our comprehensive franchise package includes all equipment needed, detailed operations manual and extensive training. We also operate a fixed monthly fee meaning you keep more of the earnings the harder you work.

CALL JAMES ON

So if you like the sound of JumboJet and think it is the perfect opportunity for you to start your own business and benefit from everything it has to offer then contact us to arrange an initial meeting to find out more.

07974 484707

For more information contact: Rod Honess Jumbojet email: enquiries@jumbojetfranchise.co.uk tel: 01788 890652 www.jumbojetfranchise.co.uk

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Dreamscapes1 An Open Letter To All Potential Franchisees...

Clearance Patios Brickwork Drainage Fencing Machinery Hire Labour Help And Advice With DIY Projects

Call Us on 01926 812921 or 07828637638 for more information

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Visit The Mower Shop to view the large range of Viking Mowers.

To claim an extra ÂŁ10 discount bring this advert along with you.

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Full service and parts facilities.

All machinery sold in full working order and ready to use.

On site demonstration facilities.

Advice from knowledgable, friendly staff.

Delivery and collections service available.

Competitive prices.

Click on to our website www.the-mower-shop.co.uk for full details of site facilities.

THE MOWER SHOP (NORTHAMPTON) LTD Northampton Road West Haddon Northants NN6 7AS (Easy to find next to the water tower at West Haddon) Tel 01788 510453 Large free parking area.

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Business & IT

Recruitment that puts people first “We are passionate about finding the right person for the right job”, says Joanne Clarke. It was this passion that led Jo to team up with Wayne Morris to form Morris Clarke Recruitment just 13 months ago. And Jo and Wayne’s down to earth, honest approach has meant business has rocketed.

Jo and Wayne are highly experienced recruitment professionals who became disillusioned with the impersonal, target driven approach of many large agencies. “We felt there was a different way”, explains Jo. “We take time to understand our clients and their business. We want to find the RIGHT person for each vacancy, not just any person because we want that client to come back to us time and again. We will only promise what we know we can deliver.” And it’s obvious that this approach works as they both have several clients who have been with them for over 10 years.

Getting to know candidates Wayne and Jo take the same care with candidates too. “We understand that finding a job is a big thing so we get to know our candidates, usually through meeting them in person or if that’s not possible then we will talk at length over the phone,” says Wayne. “We are available out of hours, even at weekends and we’ll happily come out to meet candidates. And if we can’t help we will say so, perhaps recommending other options such as further training.”

Morris Clarke has just moved to new offices at Broad March in Daventry. It means they can offer training facilities or interview rooms if clients want to go off-site. So why not give Jo or Wayne a ring and pop in for a coffee.

Morris Clarke Recruitment Tel 01327 706596 www.morrisclarke.co.uk

We are an independent recruitment agency set up by two individuals with 30 years’ recruitment experience between them, Wayne Morris and Joanne Clarke.

So if you are a candidate looking for work or a client with a vacancy contact

1 West March, Daventry, Northants, NN11 4SA

01327 706596

PLEASE CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

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ü Laptop repairs Loan computers available ü Training in your own home Hardware charged at cost SAVE £££s compared to shops!

Satisfaction guaranteed.

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01788 822079

Call James on (Crick)

Thinking of starting your own business?

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Then Willow Edge Accountants are here to help with proactive and clear advice to assist you in all your tax affairs. With over 10 years of experience we can set you on the right path.

Please contact Caroline Overton to see how we can help your business. Call 07743 859 269 or email enquiries@willowedge.co.uk

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or email

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Feature

A FEW YEARS AGO...

A few years ago, using the Internet to market a small business meant to create a presence online with a simple, informational website.

Then came the demands of search engine optimisation to ensure Google and Yahoo searches yielded top-ranked results for your company. Was your business’s website full of the key search terms that would bring it to the attention of customers?

Today, social media is transforming the small-business marketing landscape. Social media are Web- or mobile-based tools for sharing and discussing information. Businesses can tap into powerful networking sites and other social media to drive customers to their shops or companies.

But before any business dives into the world of social media, I urge you to think about these top social media facts to ensure a successful campaign:1. Social media is not about posting what you had for breakfast.

2. Social media is not your super hero. If your marketing is weak, your customer service is sloppy, then social media will have the opposite effect.

3. Social media does NOT replace traditional marketing methods. It’s still important to produce leaflets, advertise in magazines, email marketing, press releases etc.

4. Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Start with one platform and build from there.

5. Consider how much time it will take to implement an effective social media strategy (min of 1hr a day) 6. If you have staff, then ensure you get staff buy in!

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If you would like to learn more about search engine optimisation, social media platforms, or how to market a successful event online, then please check out the Green Umbrella workshops, held at the iCon Centre in Daventry. fo edia r bus

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PC problems solved

THE RUGBY BUSINESS

aid for Cash p laptops d e s u r u yo s and PC

WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE RUGBY CENTRE

Desktops and Laptops fixed

14 March 2013 10am-3pm

•Virus problems wireless, •Internet, software and

Warwickshire College Conference and Exhibition Centre, Technology Drive, Rugby, CV21 1AR

hardware, issues solved

Bringing LOCAL businesses together for a full day of:

PCs •Recond from £125 and •Servicing upgrades •New laptops and PCs

FREE ENTRY

FREE seminars 50+ exhibitors Business support and advice Networking

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screens, DC •Replacement Jacks, batteries, chargers Motherboard repairs •Dead laptops revived data recovered from •Lost hard drives •Screen problems solved •Software problems solved machines, branded and •New custom built and software •Hardware upgrades power supplies •Blown replaced

Bring it in or call us out

BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW www.rugbybusinessexpo.co.uk

NO FIX NO FEE

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Call Tim your local “Gadget Guy” for a FREE, no obligation quotation on: 01788 823 759 Tel: 01788 823759 (Kilsby)

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On the road

eve Hancock

Don’t let a scratch put a dent in your pocket!

2 Park Close, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2JL t: 08456 448 446 m: 07944 330 811 e: steve@chipsawayrepairs.co.uk www.chipsawayrepairs.co.uk

A business operating under licence from ChipsAway InternationalWheels Limited.

Vandal Scratches Alloy Bumper Scuffs Interiors and Seats Stone Chips Windscreen Repairs.

ChipsAway Steve Hancock CALL NOW for a FREE estimate. Same-day mobile service for Daventry and surrounding areas. All work guaranteed.

Tel/Fax: 08456448 446 Mobile: 07944 330 811 steve@chipsawayrepairs.co.uk

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Registered in England No. 5201035 Unit 7, Dunchurch Trading Estate, London Road, Rugby CV23 9LN Tel. 01788 298050 Email: info@villageemporium.co.uk www.villageemporium.co.uk The views and opinions expressed in The Village Emporium including those claims and opinions expressed in any advertisements are independent of, and do not necessarily reflect, the views and opinions of the publishers. The publishers cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of the advertisements placed by advertisers. Editorial material does not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the publishers and neither editorial nor advertisements are to be read as recommendations on the part of the publishers. All advertisements and editorial are published in good faith and advertisers are asked to provide advertisements that are accurate, legal and honest.

The Village Emporium is a trade mark of Emporium Publications Ltd

Diagnostics

Full diagnostic equipment for all Land Rover and BMW 4 wheel drive models at Wolston Plus MOT’s, Servicing, Spares, Accessories, Suspension upgrades, Lighting...

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Competition

Football for charity Football for community Football for causes When Terry O’Neill organised his first charity football match in 2008, he couldn’t have dreamed that four years later he would be working full time, meeting footballing legends and aiming to raise more than £100,000 in 2013.

So far, Football for Charity (Football FC) has raised more than £90,000 and helped 24 national and local charities and causes. From supporting Daventry Mind and the Naomi Tate Memorial Fund to assisting local families finding it difficult to pay hospital fees or travelling to and from hospital, Terry and his team of family, friends and volunteers are dedicated to raising money through the power of sport.

Events have drawn people to Daventry from miles around, with various charity ‘Legends’ matches against famous Liverpool, Manchester United, Aston Villa and Ireland footballers from years gone by.

This year, Tottenham Legends XI will be coming to Northampton on Sunday May 12th in a game that will herald the beginning of a relationship between Football FC and Northampton Town FC. April 12th will see Daventry Town FC hosting the M1 Soap Star Charity Match, stars from music and television, including Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks, Waterloo Road and The Risk.

Other events include race nights and golfing challenges, plus ongoing memorabilia auctions on the website.

Get involved!

There are lots of ways to support Football for Charity. Volunteer stewards and parking attendants are always needed for charity matches, and of course, coming along to a fundraising event will not

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only help raise money but also add to the already fantastic atmosphere the Legends matches are renowned for.

Sponsorship is also vital to the success of Football FC’s events, ranging from sponsoring the match itself to the local players’ shirts, plus advertising in the matchday programme. Call Terry on 07445 865420, email terry@footballforcharity. com or visit www.footballforcharity.com Please, lend your support, meet some footballing legends and have a great time!

Win two tickets to the Tottenham Hotspurs match on May 12th.

When was the last time Tottenham won the FA Cup? A 1982 B 2003 C 1991 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 Prize draw will take place on April 8th and winner will be notified on April 9th.

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Mothers Day

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Sunday 10th March 2013 3 Course Sunday Lunch...

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£22.95 pp with a gift for mothers

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01788 521800 www.draycotehotel.co.uk Draycote Hotel London Road, Thurlaston, Nr. Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 9LF