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After the miserable, wet winter it’s good to have some summer fun to look forward to. One of the most exciting new local events is Towcester Food Festival on 7-8 June. It’s a celebration of locallyproduced, artisan food and drink. The Village Emporium is delighted to have been selected as the media partner and we are producing a guide to complement the festival. We can offer a limited number of advertising opportunities for businesses who want to reach food lovers in Northamptonshire and beyond. Just call us to find out more.

In the meantime we have Mother’s Day and Easter to look forward to.

We hope you enjoy reading The Village Emporium this spring.

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It takes place in the beautiful parkland setting of Towcester Racecourse in June and to compliment the show, The Village Emporium®, our official media partner, is producing an essential guide.

The guide will feature editorial about the festival, local food producers in Northamptonshire, the local food culture, interviews with chefs demonstrating at the event and a map of the festival site.

20,000 copies wil be printed. Every festival visitor will be given a copy and a further 12,500 copies will be distributed in advance of the event to homes in and around Towcester and businesses in and around South Northants, including cafés, farm shops, pubs, hotels, restaurants, food stores, public buildings and tourist information centres.

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Eg e th or er st Ea – st ir f e m ca t ha W Painting eggshells is an ancient practice, which pre-dates Christianity by thousands of years. Yet the tradition of giving decorated eggs as gifts are as almost as intertwined with Easter as the crucifixion itself. Why have eggs become so synonymous with Easter?

Easter falls in the spring, the season of renewal and regrowth. And just like the Easter bunny and baby chicks, the egg is a pagan symbol of fertility, new life and rebirth. Even custom of roast lamb on Easter Sunday alludes to the the lamb’s traditional role as a religious sacrifice.

Why exactly we started to decorate or dye eggs is not certain, but there is proof that eggs were dyed for spring festivals in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome and Persia. It is generally accepted that the early Christians of Mesopotamia were the first to link eggs to Christ’s death and rebirth; they began to stain eggs red to signify the blood shed by Christ at his crucifixion. In the centuries to come, the Christian Church officially adopted the custom, regarding Easter Eggs as a symbol of Christ’s resurrection.

with chocolates and gifts. And of course, the 19th Century saw the world-famous, priceless jewelled Fabergé eggs.

France and Germany began making solid chocolate eggs in the 19th Century. However, it was not until the invention of a press separated cocoa butter from the bean, plus the introduction of a pure cocoa by Cadbury Brothers in 1866, that chocolate could flow into moulds to create hollow eggs and the ‘modern’ Easter Egg was manufactured.

When did eggs become chocolate?

Today’s Easter Egg market reaches every age – hollow eggs filled with every confectionary possible, adorning shop shelves from the day after Boxing Day! Yet no matter how fancy the wrapper or size and shape of the packaging, that’s all they are – a decorated egg.

As the centuries passed, egg shaped toys were given to children at Easter. The Victorians gave and received satin-covered cardboard eggs filled

So the next time you bite into an indulgent Easter Egg, don’t forget its humble yet far-reaching pagan and Christian origins.

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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.

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.

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Spring Buzz The buzz of the first bee is an indicator that spring is on its way! We are all growing increasingly aware of how important bee pollination is to us, without them crops would fail sending food prices rocketing and causing many plants and animals to become extinct. As well as honeybees, bumble bees play an important role in pollination. So how do bumblebees and honeybees differ and what can we do to reduce the decline?

There are 24 species of bumblebee in the UK compared to the single species of honeybee found in Europe. Easily recognisable by their fluffy bodies making them much more suitable for colder climates, bumblebees rarely sting or swarm unless threatened, with only the females and workers having a sting. Their nests are similar in size to half a grapefruit with around 200 individuals compared to honeybee colonies which often reach 100,000.

Only fertilised queen bumblebees hibernate as the old queens and drones die once temperatures drop and independent males die after mating.

A fertilised queen overwinters at the bottom of hedges, in sheds or log piles and wakes in the spring to build a new nest, often attracted to old mouse nests by smell. They feed on pollen sometimes collected by sonication or buzz pollination; the bee holds the flower and quickly beats its muscles causing vibrations which dislodge pollen from the anthers, something that honeybees do not do; this is particularly effective with tomatoes and potatoes.

Bumblebees like to nest in the ground in dark dry places like mouse holes or upturned pots - you could

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make your own artificial bumblebee nest as outlined on the gardeners world website www.gardenersworld.com – how to make a bumblebee nest.

Two species of bumblebee have become extinct in the last 80years in the UK, mainly due to changes in agricultural techniques, a decline in wildflower meadows and a decline in suitable flowering plants in our gardens; this has also caused a decline in our solitary bee numbers. You could let your grass grow a little longer allowing clover flowers to grow, seed a wildflower meadow or patch, plant herbs, wild roses or lavender and grow early spring bulbs and flowers for the queens which emerge in February/March.

Scientists also believe that violet and purple flowers are more attractive to bumblebees and that colonies do better fed on pollen from a purple flower. The Bumblebee Conservation Trust have an extensive list of plants and tips that can encourage bees to your garden.

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Win a £25 voucher to spend at Barby Nurseries Win a £25 voucher to spend at Barby Nurseries by finding all the hidden daffodils (including the one on this page) and send the total number found to us by 30 March 2014.

Barby Nurseries is a family run business specialising in beautiful home grown bedding plants, hanging baskets and planters. Expert staff are on hand to offer advice on aspects of planting.

Winner will be selected from correct answers on April 2nd and winner notified on April 3rd.

Please supply a telephone number so we can contact you if you win.

They offer a lovely range of garden pots for every garden and patio, along with furniture and BBQ’s to complete the look.

How to enter By email to takepart@villageemporium.co.uk and pop your answer in the subject box, providing telephone number and home address in the body of the e mail, or by post iCon Environmental Innovation Centre, Eastern Way, Daventry, NN11 0QB.

To complete the visit to Barby Nurseries you can enjoy a spot of breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea at The Willows Coffee Shop.

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It’s time to Spring clean your finances Spring is on its way and the days are getting longer and whilst the supermarkets start stocking up the aisles with chocolate shaped eggs and fluffy bunnies, you may be forgiven not to notice that the end of the Tax Year is nearly upon us. But everyone knows you can put all of that horrible filing and paperwork off until next January – right? Wrong.

This is the perfect time to get up to date, catch up on all that bookkeeping and get your records to your accountant whilst the past years information is still at your finger tips.

For most small businesses March is the UK’s most popular year end and many businesses are put off by the daunting task of putting their bookkeeping records together. Willow Edge Accountants have an easy 5 step approach to spring clean your finances;

Step one – Focus!

Step two– take hold of that massive shoe box and start sorting all those receipts month by month, try to record all your income and expenditure on a spreadsheet. The more you can do yourself the more money you can save in accountancy fees.

Step four – plan for the following year. Start new files and put a note in your diary setting aside time each week or month to keep your records up to date. Little and often will save you time in the long run which can be better spent on what you do best – building your business.

Step five – if this has all been too much, get in touch!

Willow Edge Accountants are a proactive firm of accountants based in the village of Barby. Their director; Caroline Overton has had many years of experience working with small owner managed businesses helping them will all aspects of accountancy and taxation. Get in touch today to see how we can help you with your business finances.

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Established by VW trained Master Technician, David-Ian Dawson and his partner, Nathalie Morgan in 2009, Vasstech Auto Services is Rugby’s only independent Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT and Skoda garage. Offering the same level of professional expertise you would expect from a main dealer, coupled with a warm welcome and incredibly competitive prices, it is hardly surprising that Vasstech has just doubled in size, spreading into an adjacent unit on Webb Ellis Industrial Estate.

team, we’ve managed to make some massive changes. Our new reception has plenty of room for our service advisors, each with their own desks so customers can come in, sit down and enjoy a more in-depth conversation about their car. Our new waiting room is ideal for people who would prefer to stay while their car is being worked on. There is free wi-fi, a desk on which to work, free refreshments and reading material. Plus we now have almost twice as much workshop area. “

“It’s no exaggeration we were literally bursting at the seams!”, Nathalie explains. “Our old reception was tiny, which meant that customers had to squeeze into a confined space – not exactly relaxing. But with the support of our customers and the the hard work of our

“Many of our regular customers have already remarked on what a difference our expansion has made to their overall experience,” Nathalie continues. “We have always prided ourselves

on offering the highest possible service and technical expertise but this expansion has enabled us to provide a much better environment for both the Vasstech team and our customers. All in all, it’s a bigger and better Vasstech!”

Advisor Simon Gill, Secretarial Administrator Mandy Beasley and part-time Driver and Valet, Michael Cox, Vasstech Auto Services offers main dealer-level servicing, MOTs, diagnostics and repairs on all makes and models of vehicle.

Work carried out doesn’t affect the manufacturer’s warranty and is often up to 50% cheaper than main dealer prices! Plus for customers living in nearby villages, Vasstech offers a free collection and delivery service or a lift into town or work. Alternatively, courtesy cars are available.

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We offer a free collection and delivery We have two courtesy cars service within 10 miles of CV21 2NP. A available should you need to member of staff will collect your vehicle keep mobile whilst your car is with with details of your booking. They us. There is a small charge per will check your contact details before booking, which gives you fully driving your vehicle back to Vasstech comprehensive insurance cover* and handover the paperwork to our *A maximum excess of £250 applies to this cover. service advisors who will contact you when the work is complete.

Waiting area with access to free Wi-Fi If you would like to wait with us whilst we work on your car, we have a comfortable waiting area where you can see your car being worked on. Our waiting area offers access to Wi-Fi and free refreshments.

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Urinary Incontinence can have a major impact on all aspects of a women’s life. However, this need not be the case and help can be simple and very effective, a typical course of treatment would include an initial assessment, followed by the teaching of a simple pelvic floor muscle training programme. Most women need expert advice in order to assist them in obtaining the maximum benefits.

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• Chop the potato and celeriac and add to the pan, fry for a further five minutes keep stirring to make sure nothing sticks.

• Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

• Add the stock and bring to boil, then simmer for fifteen minutes, or until the potato and celeriac have softened.

• Remove the soup from the heat and leave to cool for a few minutes, then blend using hand blender.

• To serve, pour into a bowl add a swirl of yoghurt or double cream, and a sprinkle of parsley.

• Delicious served with a warm bread roll Alternatives • Try using a large leek instead of one of the onions.

• Instead of the cream/yoghurt, put a small amount of blue cheese in the bottom of the bowl before adding the soup.

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Simple Carrot Cake

by Clare Hewitt Ready in 1 hour, Serves 12 250g self-raising flour 2 tsps ground cinnamon 400g caster sugar 350ml vegetable oil 4 eggs 350g grated carrots 120g chopped walnuts Preparation 30 minutes cooking time 30 minutes 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/ gas 4, grease two 23cm round cake tins 2. In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, oil and eggs, mix until blended, then stir in the carrots and nuts 3. Sift in the flour and cinnamon and mix lightly 4. Divide the cake mixture evenly between the two prepared cake tins 5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven. A skewer inserted into the cake should come out clean, cool cakes on wire racks before removing from tins.

6. Put butter cream in the middle of the two cakes and on top of the finished item then decorate with spare walnuts.

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What’s on?

Thursday 6th March Rugby National Trust Association – Masters of the sea lecture, 2.30pm Dunchurch Village Hall , light refreshments www.rugbynationaltrust.co.uk. New members & visitors welcome Saturday 8th March Willoughby Village Hall Jumble Sale Start 2pm.

Entrance 20p Cake and produce stall. Refreshments available

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

Saturday 5th April ‘Rock and Roll through the ages’ – music evening.

Dunchurch Village Hall . Bar & Raffle £5 a ticket. dunchurchevents.org

Saturday 15th March Craft Fayre Braunston Village Hall 11am-4pm in aid of Braunston Twinning Association call 01788 890491 for details

Thursday 27th March Dunchurch Library – Butterflies of Draycote Mike Slater from Warwickshire Butterfly Conservation & Dunchurch Allotment Association, 6.30 for 7pm start, www.dunchurchlibrary.org for details. Fund raising for the library

Sunday 16th March Rugby 5 mile Race & Fun Run – Draycote Water, in aid of Myton Hospice. Children must be over 12, under 14’s to be accompanied by an adult. Water & snack will be offered.

No Dogs, Cost £12. Apply online www.mytonhospice.org or call Beth on 01926 838827 Saturday 29th March Rugby Male Voice Choir Concert, 7.30pm at Stockton Church. Tickets £6 including refreshments. Organised by the Friends of Stockton Church, proceeds to Church funds.

Tel: 01926 813579 for more info/tickets.

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If you are organising a charity or community event, then let us know so we can publicise it for you. Just email info@villageemporium.co.uk

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Friday 21st March Quiz Night, -The Railway Club, Hillmorton Road 7.30 pm. £9 pp incl fish & chip supper. Early bird reduced entry of £8 for tickets booked before 14th March. Max team of six. Half a case of wine for the winning team + Raffle.

Register your team call 01788 817900 or go to www.rcrsb. co.uk All proceeds to Hope 4 – a Rugby based charity helping the homeless www.hope4.org.uk The Rotary Club of Rugby Saturday Breakfast

Wednesday 12th March Galanos House Tea Dance 2.30pm- 4.30pm for people living with dementia..Come and talk to specialists and meet carers and people suffering with dementia. Next meeting 9th April 2014 thereafter the 2nd Wednesday of the month Galanos House,Banbury Rd, Southam CV47 2BL 01926 812185

Wednesday 19th March Rugby National Trust Association – Historic Warwickshire Gardens lecture 7.30pm Dunchurch Village Hall, light refreshments www.rugbynationaltrust. co.uk

Get in touch...

Saturday 29th March ‘The Hungry Heart’ by Cat Wetherill – Willoughby Village Hall 7.30pm. A sultry storytelling show for adults, songs and folk tales, £12.50 including a themed supper. Call 01788 891898 or email richard.jackson@ willoughbyweb.net

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Monday 7th April Easter Bingo – Galanos House, Southam. Eyes down at 7.30pm bar & refreshments lots of prizes. Galanos house,Banbury Road, Southam,CV47 2BL 01926 812185 .

For service people past and present and their families Saturday 12th April Quiz Night Braunston Village Hall, 7.30pm teams of 6 or less . Call Ray Hutchinson 01788 890899 for details. BYO drinks, Fee includes supper.

Saturday 19th April & Sunday 20th April Napton Art Group are holding their Easter Exhibition at Napton Village Hall from 10am - 5 pm. On display and for sale will be paintings, cards, photographs and craft exhibits. Refreshments, raffle, tombola.. £1 for adults & free for children. Contact Christine 01926 812991.

Thursday 24th April.

Handel, Hogarth and Captain Coram’s Foundling Hospital from the 18th Century to the Present Day. Illustrated lecture by Janet Canetty-Clarke BMus. 8pm promptly at the Benn Hall, Newbold Road, Rugby. Visitors most welcome. Orange juice and wine on sale from 7.30pm. Rugby Decorative & Fine Arts Society. (NADFAS) Contact Joy Lunn 01455 209489

Friday, 25th April Bilton Silver Band – St Margarets Church, Crick 8pm.

Concert with a St. George’s Day theme, Raffle and wine.

Tkts £8, or £5 for school students. Proceeds to the Friends of St. Margaret’s for the church restoration. Tel. 01788 824670

Regular events Every Tuesday of the month Craven Lane Hall table top sale, 8.30am-12pm, Craven Lane Southam CV47 1PG, fund raising to renovate hall ( First World War Army Billet) contact di@ellard.plus.com 07968 561719 £5 per table, refreshments 1st Friday every month Coffee Cakes and Crafts Come along to Dunchurch Library, School St, Dunchurch. 10.30am – 12noon coffee and cake £1.50 Tel: 01788 811355 email dunchurchlibrary@btconnect.com www. dunchurchlibrary.org Weekly Rugby Ramblers. Full programme of walks available from Rugby library. E mail ask@ rugbyramblers.org.u or www.rugbyramblers.org.uk or Fran on 01788 815484 Braunston Twinning Association - are looking for people to take part in a foreign exchange trip to Quincy-Voisins 2nd -5th May 2014 call Ray Hutchinson 01788 890899 for more details

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Out & about Virtue Keepsake. A new stunning brand of jewellery now in store Our new sensational lockets use a variety of interchangeable inserts comprising of timeless classics, iridescent mother of pearl and dazzling cubic zirconias to create an infinite number of unique necklaces, all in sterling silver, gold or rose gold plated.

Win £150 necklace from The Jewel of Daventry We all like to look our best at parties and gatherings and choosing which piece of jewellery to wear with that special outfit is so important. Walk into a chain jewellery store and you’re likely to see a lovely but rather repetitive selection of jewellery from the same leading designers. Buying an item of jewellery from an independent jeweller will ensure you have quality, style and elegance befitting the occasion.

And this is where Jewel of Daventry sets itself apart from the competition. Located on Daventry’s High Street, this independent jeweller offers a truly eclectic range of exclusive jewellery, watches and fashion accessories you simply won’t find on most high streets.

“Unique Jewels, Virtue, Giorgio Martello and White Ice are just some of the designers exclusive to us,” explains owner, Dean Metcalfe. “No, they’re not as well known as some of the bigger names, but when it comes to choosing a piece of jewellery that reflects your unique personality and style, isn’t that the point? Would you not prefer to walk away with something no-one else has?”

And now new to its excellent range of jewellery is Virtue Keepsakes.

Virtue Keepsakes is the embodiment of ‘one-off’ jewellery – a collection of beautiful Sterling Silver customisable lockets you can personalise to suit your individual style. Choose from a range of chains and lockets to begin with, before selecting your favourite inserts, which are finished with real stones, Motherof-Pearl or Cubic Zirconia.

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You can slowly build up your collection of inserts to colour and style-match your locket to your chosen outfit. Alternatively, if you are looking for the perfect gift for a loved one, you can buy a new insert every birthday, Christmas, Valentine’s Day or Mothers’ Day....

We have an unrivalled reputation in the Midlands for the repair of all jewellery, our customers travel many miles to us for this trusted service.

Virtue Open Day Jewel of Daventry will be welcoming a Virtue representative to the shop on Thursday 20th March and to celebrate, is having an open day from 11:30am until 8:30pm, complete with Champagne and 10% off Virtue Keepsakes products purchased!

61 High Street, Daventry, NN11 4BH Tel: 01327 700060

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Win your own Virtue Keepsake An amazing prize on offer from The Jewel of Daventry for readers of The Village Emporium.

Win a Virtue Keepsake to the value of £150.00 To enter the competition, please answer the following question correctly.

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Virtue Keepsakes are made from A Alloy B Sterling Silver C 9ct Gold The winner will be selected at random from all correct answers on April 1st and the winner notified on April 2.

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Cosford shooting ground Clay Pigeon shoot & air gun Club Situated just off J1 of the M6. We hold a Clay Pigeon Shoot every Sunday and also have an Air Gun Section with 2 range areas and covered firing points. Full membership available from £35

Call 07563 518090

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Vouchers available from £30.

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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

Evening Buffet

Sunday, Monday and Tuesday

£9.95 inc dessert

Children under 10 half price

A la carte menu also available

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For more information call Marnie on

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1 The Square, Dunchurch, Rugby, CV22 6NS Tel: 01788 819141 / 811851

Sunday lunch buffet £8.95 Children under 10 half price 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 (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.”

Easter Trail - Easter School Holidays (12th - 27th April) Follow the trail, complete the clues and collect a prize.

Draycote Water, Kites Hardwick, Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 8AB

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Pub Quiz 1.

How many squares are there on a chess board?

2.

The ‘aurora borealis’ is more commonly known by which term?

3.

What is the highest value Euro banknote in circulation?

4.

‘Ibanez’ are a company producing primarily which musical instrument?

5.

The German word for ‘health’ is sometimes used in English – under which circumstance?

6.

After how many years of marriage would you celebrate a ‘lace’ anniversary?

7.

How many of the United States of America begin with the letter ‘M’?

8.

If you could use the letters ‘M.Eng’ after your name, what qualification would you hold?

9.

In the children’s television show ‘Sesame Street’, what is the name of the green monster who lives in the dustbin?

10. Where does Tuesday come before Wednesday?

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THE FIVE BELLS Bugbrooke

1 FREE kids meal from our Children’s menu, when purchased with any Adult meal.

Not valid in conjunction with any other offer.

Valid March 1 – April 30 2014

Tel: 01604 831618

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10% off Total Bill (with food purchase, not to run in conjunction with any other offer) Monday-Thursday Lunchtimes and Monday Evening on presentation of voucher

The English pub The local pub. A place to relax, meet friends and family, enjoy a bar snack or hearty meal, have a game of darts or skittles, enjoy the sunshine in the beer garden, snuggle up in front of a roaring fire, break up a ramble or walk with the dog... and therein is the point – a pub often becomes what its locals need it to be, and a great pub becomes the heart of its community.

The pub is one of England’s most unique institutions and an essential part of our heritage. Established in 1189, Nottingham’s ‘Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem’ claims to be the oldest pub in England, with other names such as ‘Saracen’s Head’ and ‘The Turk’s Head’ derived from that time. Religion, royalty, sports, local trades and ‘famous’ names such as Lord Nelson were also popular. And the most popular pub name in the UK? The Red Lion!

Originally a public place where people are able to gather and drink, pubs have evolved to become a place in which to eat, be entertained and conduct

business. Whereas peanuts and crisps used to be all that were on offer, we now expect pubs to serve food. Children were once prohibited from entering many locals; most are now welcomed with their own separate menus. And although cock-fighting and badger-baiting is no longer the norm, many local pubs have their own pool, darts and football teams and have become instrumental in keeping certain sporting traditions alive, such as skittles and dominoes.

There was a time in the 1970s when owners of centuries-old village pubs bowed to pressure and destroyed cosy, character-filled little nooks and crannies in favour of creating a single open space, or turned their pubs into themed or chain pubs.

Although these modern developments will continue to have their place, CAMRA has been able to successfully work alongside landlords to preserve our long and rich history of ale houses, taverns, inns and public houses.

Tel: 01604 648228

The Rose Inn Willoughby

So what is your local pub to you?

Free Pint or Glass of Wine When ordering from the Prix Fixe Menu Not valid in conjunction with any other offer.

Valid March 1 – April 30 2014

Tel: 01788 891180

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Out & about Mary and Steve extend a warm welcome to all at The Shoulder of Mutton, a comfortable, friendly village pub set in the Warwickshire countryside, where you can eat and drink to your heart’s content, in pleasant surroundings. There is a large family garden and ample off-road parking. Traditional and modern cuisine is available, supported by a wide selection of quality wines and an ever-changing choice of real ales.

Sunday Carvery

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 and 2.30.

We can also cater for any occasion where you might like a carvery meal available for minimum of 20 people (Price on application)

SHOULDER OF MUTTON GRANDBOROUGH www.shoulderof mutton-grandborough.co.uk 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 of the main menu and get a free bottle of house wine.

New for Spring and Summer

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

Book now for the traditional Sunday Carvery for Mothering Sunday and Easter Sunday Shoulder of Mutton Sawbridge Road , Grandborough, Warwickshire CV23 8DN

New outdoor play area available FREE to cafe customers

01788 814306

email: info@shoulderofmutton-grandborough.co.uk

The Old Plough

We show all LIVE sports

6 Nations Rugby being shown, LIVE!

Private bar available to hire for funerals, weddings, christenings & parties.

Regular Bands Dogs welcome Home cooked food

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St Patricks Day 17th March.

Traditional Sunday lunch 1 x course £7.50 2 x course £10.50 3 x course £12.95

Dave Pepper playing Friday 21st of March & 18th April.

Curry Night Mondays Two Currys & a bottle of House Wine £14.95

The Record Covers playing 12th April

Mothers Day 30th March

Find us on Facebook

Outdoor bistro dining Sparky and Twinkle Toes our pet reindeer will be outside very soon

Food served First Thursday of Month Mon-Sat 12-3pm & 6-9pm, Pie & Pudding Night Sun 12-4pm £6.00 Steak deal 2 x 8oz Rump with traditional trimmings, hand cut chips and a bottle of House Wine £24.95

Shuckburgh Rd. Staverton, Daventry, NN11 6JY

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The Old Plough

Opening times : Every day 12noon-11pm Tel: 01788 878126

Where are we?

Tel :01327 300471

Follow us on

82 High Street, Braunston, Northants NN11 7HS

Open daily 9am - 5pm.

A range of locally sourced meat, fruit, veg, our very own eggs, local wines and beers and selection of gifts for the family.

Selection of cask ales, cosy log fires, – see facebook page for details and offers

Book now for Mothers Day and Easter Sunday lunch

Open daily 9am – 5pm. The perfect stop off for all day breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake or even full afternoon tea.

Full menu also available

www.theoldplough-braunston.co.uk

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Braunston Players are looking for you!

We are looking for budding actors, backstage hands, singers...

Our group do small plays and performances throughout the year and are looking to take on more volunteers.

If you would like to join our friendly village group, please contact Call Chris on 01788 890491

We would love to hear from you.

Special Occasion?

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New shoe and handbag range plus Hats for Hire!

Special Occasionwear and Dress Agency

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HAVE YOU BEEN HARE YET ?

The Stani Art Company

www.staniart.co.uk 58 & 61 High Street Stony Stratford

01908 307878

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ART GALLERIES & TEA ROOMS

Mothers Day Sunday 30th March

Enjoy Traditiona Afternoon Tea

Perfect treat for one on £7.00 or bring a

friend ‘tea for two’ £12.0

Delicious sandwiches, c

scones served on a two ti

Give your mum a present which will last through to summer

Daventry Road, Barby, Nr Rugby, CV23 8TG Tel: 01788 890 314

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Out & about

Family Golf Membership ersFull Day

just £ 739.00!

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).

Enjoy Traditional Afternoon Tea

30th March

Perfect treat for one only £7.00 or bring a friend ‘tea for two’ £12.00

Covers you, your spouse, and two children a present which will or grandchildren under 18, ugh to summer for 12 months golf.

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2014

FREE

festival guide Available in June from Rugby Visitor Centre

art | literature | music | dance | food | drink

Why not get involved?

We are keen to hear from any organisations, groups, individuals or businesses that would like to get involved or support the festival. Last year the festival attracted more than eight thousand visitors to over one hundred events so it’s a great way to raise awareness of your group, recruit new members or promote your business!

To get involved with the festival or to find out more please call Chris Stanley on 07817 312718 or email chris@ucltd.co.uk

www.rugbyfestivalofculture.co.uk More information from Rugby Visitor Centre T: 01788 533217 E: visitor.centre@rugby.gov.uk

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Situated at the heart of the picturesque village of Upper Stowe, just off the A5 in Northamptonshire, The Barn is the ideal stop off for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or just a great cuppa!

Visitors to The Barn will find themselves in the quintessential Old Dairy Farm Centre where you can enjoy a unique selection of shops, ample parking and special events throughout the year for all the family.

Tel: 01788 890 350

27 June to 13 July

Win a 2 course Sunday Lunch for 2 at The Barn Restaurant and Tea Rooms

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The Barn comfortably seats 80 people and is an ideal venue for private functions, weddings and is licensed.

Throughout the year they hold themed menu nights with entertainment, along with workshops for all the family ranging from cooking for kids, on line workshops for those with no computer experience, reader writer meetings and more being added.

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.

For more information please look on our web-site or give us a call.

Call us on: 01327 349911 email us at:

eat@thebarnrestaurant.net

Visit our web-site: www.thebarnrestaurant.net

The Old Dairy Farm Centre is home to a range of independant shops, including ladies clothes, furniture and gift ideas

Free Parking, Free WiFi

For more information www.thebarnrestaurant.net or call 01327 349911.

Simply answer the following question correctly to win a 2 course Sunday Lunch for 2 at The Barn.

The Barn Restaurant and Tea Rooms was built in which century?

A 18th B 19th C 20th The winner will be selected at random from all correct answers on April 1st and the winner notified on April 2nd.

By email to takepart@villageemporium.co.uk and pop your answer in the subject box, providing telephone number and home address in the body of the e mail, or by post iCon Environmental Innovation Centre, Eastern Way, Daventry, NN11 0QB.

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

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d a e r d o o Ag Sophie’s Bakery for the Broken Hearted Lolly Winston 36-year-old Sophie has just lost her husband, Ethan, to cancer. She had only been married a few years and is devastated. Lolly Winston takes us on a journey through the emotional rollercoaster of bereavement and its different stages, from denial to acceptance.

At first Sophie is a wreck, someone who sleeps all day and guzzles cartons of ice cream for breakfast. When she shows up for work, distraught in her bathrobe and bunny slippers, she finds she’s not only lost her husband but her job in a Silicon Valley PR firm. Distraught, Sophie leaves California for Ashland, Oregon and through the fog of her grief starts to rebuild her life.

She discovers a previously hidden talent and opens the bakery of the title. Along the way she has to deal with her mother-in-law and also collects a rag-taggle bunch of new friends who variously try to seduce her, support her and burn her house down. As she juggles her business with her new life, Sophie proves that with enough humour and bravado it is possible to rebuild a life after a devastating loss. And who’s to say she can’t find love again in the process...

Lolly Winston knows how to tug the heart strings. Sophie’s grief is present throughout

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the book, and heartbreakingly raw, yet the book is funny, touching and uplifting by turn.

Even at her lowest, Sophie maintains a wry sense of humour: on an application which asks who to contact in case of emergency, she finds that she has no name to enter so writes “George Clooney”.

Keep the Kleenex handy - this novel will have even the hardest-hearted reader in tears.

The Magic Paintbrush Julia Donaldson and Joel Stewart

Julia Donaldson is peerless as a writer for 3-6 year-olds yet her story themes appeal to adults too, which means they don’t mind reading them again and again. She’s as much a master of ‘distilling language’ as any poet, making every word count. In addition she uses the natural rhythm of the spoken voice – which is what makes her stories ideal for reading aloud. The Magic Paint Brush is an immensely charming tale and the illustrations are quite beautiful and appropriately Chinese in style. Shen is a little girl who is given the gift of a magic brush which makes everything she paints come to life. But with this power comes great responsibility. How will this smart little girl deal with a greedy emperor who wants her to help make him even richer? The results are delightful, beautiful and poetic.

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