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Crimble trees and Gobblybirds ... and don’t miss our NEW Christmas barn with wealth of Christmas decorations
Just a few of the great glitterings why you should trundlepod to us the Crimbletime. What better way to get you in the Crimble mood than choosing your tree from our magical Nordman Fir forest and your decorations from our barn?
Crimble Trees
Choice of trees from 3-12 foot (over 10ft trees need to be ordered by November 14 ) Bases are trimmed to fit your stand Instructions on how to look after your tree Select your tree and have it wrapped on purchase Various grades of tree to suit your budget
On sale from November 30. We also have lots of wreaths and garlands and don’t miss all our fabulous christmas decorations in our new barn.
Bookings now being taken for children’s dinner with santa
Gobblybirds All our birds are Free range & Local Dry Plucked Turkeys Bronze Turkeys Goose Duck Large Cockerels We also sell exquilumptious hand-made mince pies and Christmas Puds and speciality Pork and Game Pies
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HAYRACKGALLERY “Something Special” Unique & beautiful collections from our own selected artists, silversmiths, potters & glass designers. The Hayrack, a hidden jewel set in the village of Upper Stowe awaits your visit.
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
Open Daily 10am - 5pm Refreshments available on site. Old Dairy Farm Craft Centre Upper Stowe, Nr Weedon NN7 4SH Telephone 01327 342780
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Opening Times Tuesday – Saturday 11am – 3pm / 6pm – 11pm Sunday 11am – 4pm
The Rose Inn,
We’re 2 years old!
Rudi & Gillian are happy to announce they’ve signed a new lease and are looking forward to the next 10! Come & celebrate with us, book a table from 1st to 14th November and the coffee is on us. Christmas menus are available on the website or in the pub, bookings filling up fast! We look forward to hosting your Christmas celebration; friends, colleagues or family!
Main Street, Willoughby, CV23 8BH 01788 891180
www.therosecountrypub.co.uk
Lunch menu £12 2 courses, Tuesday – Saturday
Last Thursday of the Month Tapas Night
Tuesday & Wednesday Evening Italian Specials Menu £12 Traditional Italian dishes from our chef Rudi
Menus available on our website www.therosecountrypub.co.uk email us on theroseinnwilloughby1@hotmail.co.uk
Friday Evening Fish Night Specials Board Traditional Sunday Lunch 1course £10.95
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Vasstech Auto Services offer servicing, repairs, diagnostics, air conditioning repairs and servicing, tyres and MOT’s. Keeping your car running as it should!
Does your car turn 3 years old this month? If so, it is due its first MOT Test
MOT Test £39
We offer class 4 MOT Tests for just £39! You are welcome to wait in our comfortable viewing area with complimentary refreshments and plenty of reading material. Or if you prefer we can collect and return your vehicle for you - free of charge! We offer a FREE reminder service, so that next year you won’t have to worry about forgetting your MOT due date!
Make sure your car is ready for winter and book in for our FREE SAFETY CHECK!
Our safety inspection will give you a detailed report of any items that need addressing, with a colour coded priority list it will be easy to identify work that is urgent. Our safety check includes inspection of the tyres, lights, levels, suspension, steering, brakes and exhaust system.
Save £10 when having your service & MOT Test done together Call us on 01788 542555 for a free quote!
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Emporium e g la il V e h T to e m o lc e W 12 November/December 20 As the nights draw in we have been working hard to bring you a bigger and better magazine. More features, more competitions and more local businesses wanting to give you the very best service. What more could you want to finish off 2012? We’ve also thought how to make it even easier to track down your favourite pub, get help in your home or find advice on anything from your accounts to your health. Firstly, we have colour coded all the sections to signpost you through the magazine. Secondly, you can search by category on our web site www.villageemporium.co.uk where you will find contact details for all current advertisers. Finally if you are out and about then download our EMPORIUM in your pocket App to get instant information and special offers on the move. With Christmas on the way use The Village Emporium to take the stress out of your festive preparations. Whether it’s planning a celebration, sprucing up your home or making you look and feel your best, there’s someone who can help. For hassle free Christmas shopping you can’t beat our local independent shops for original gifts and easy parking of course! There’s lots going on in our towns and villages too in the run up to Christmas; check out the What’s On section in the magazine, on the web site or on the App for news on community and charity events. If you are organising a local event do remember to let us know so we can publicise it for you. With our best wishes for a happy end to 2012
Alison & Clare
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Out & about
Whats On? Look good, feel good Your family Your home Your garden Business & IT On the road
Competitions
j Bowen Therapy - The Gentle Way
Many of us suffer aches and pains which can be debilitating and lower our natural immune system. Bowen is a hands-on remedial therapy that may help a wide range of issues.
k Suffering with back or neck pain?
Good posture is crucial to reducing preventable back problems in adult life.
q Win a Christmas Tree
Win a Fresh Nordman Fir Christmas Tree from Skylark Fields Farm Shop
B TLC for you and your VW group car
The Village Emporium go for their free winter safety check.
Coffee cup trivia K.
Relax, sharpen the pencil and engage the grey matter! Please see our website for solutions.
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Win a mini shoot for your child/ children or choose your favourite pet/ animal, great idea for Christmas gift!
Thanks to local phototgrapher Keith Skinner for the image on front cover
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Out & about Christmas Parties Please call or visit website for more information. We are a popular venue for weddings, parties, presentation evenings, conferences, school proms and much more. We also offer a great value Sunday Lunch every week from just £6.95. Booking advised. Green fees from £5 - Short course. Main Course -Standard week day green fee £21.00. Weekend £26.00. Twilight offers available. Par 3 short course, Covered & Floodlit Driving Range Pro Shop from 7am daily Spike bar from 7am every day until late Hosts of Lee Westwood Golf Academy
Festive Craft Fayre
Sandy Lane, Church Brampton, Northampton, NN6 8AX www.bhgc.co.uk info@bhgc.co.uk 01604 84 39 39
Sunday 25th Nov. Free entry & free parking
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Golf Retail and Indoor Teaching Studio
Studio tuition for beginners and elite players from one of the Midlands most experienced teaching Professionals Video swing analysis using the latest golf simulator 1:1 tuition or groups of up to 4 Book a club custom fitting session with us before you buy
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NN11 7HR tic selection of jewellery, accessories and unique
Shop opening hours 10 - 6 Monday - Saturday Tuition and Simulator hire available 8.30am-9.30pm Xmas gifts and vouchers available
Walkers welcome
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Cleves Garden Studio 01788 891465 www.clevesgardenstudio.co.uk clevesgardenstudio@hotmail.com
Out & about SHOULDER OF MUTTON Celebrating? GRANDBOROUGH
www.shoulderof mutton-grandborough.co.uk
has Balloons for Every Occasion CHRISTMAS MENU 4 course £19.95 Give your venueStarters that WOW! factor and Homemade spicyyour carrotguests & apple soup impress served with a crusty baguette & butter. Duck Pate we create professional décor for A smooth rich pate accompanied with private andsauce corporate parties cranberry and hot toast. Salmon & Prawn Parcels
Large prawns wrapped in Scottish smoked salmon, Send aaGift a Difference with mixed leafWith salad and marie rose sauce. Somerset Brie & Asparagus Cheesecake A blend of Somerset brie, spring onion and asparagus make up a delicious cheesecake served with a salad garnish. Japanese Torp Prawns, crispy coated prawns and sweet chilli dipping sauce.
We deliver “Balloon Bouquets” or a “Balloon-in-a-Box”
Call 01604 743130 or Main Course Warwickshire Turkey 0776 7476 Juicy breast of981 Warwickshire turkey
with all the traditional trimmings. Topside of Beef Roast Topside Beef, Yorkshire pudding & horse radish Sauce. 10oz Rib-Eye Steak Cooked to your liking with a choice of brandy & peppercorn or port & stilton sauce. Salmon Fillet A thick 8oz salmon fillet pan fried in lemon and parsley sauce. Mushroom & Brie Cranberry Wellington A puff pastry case stuffed with brie cheese, mushrooms, spinach & roasted hazelnuts.
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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
Desserts
Traditional Christmas Pudding Topped with helping of hot brandy sauce. A Choice of Sweets from our Board Mixed Cheese & Biscuits Board
To Finish
Coffee & Mints.
Preferential rates for readers of The Village Emporium
For more information call Marnie on
01926 633745
www.bronyraur.co.uk
Shoulder of Mutton
Sawbridge Road , Grandborough, Warwickshire CV23 8DN
01788 814306
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What’s on? Saturday 10th November Grandborough Village Hall Christmas Fair 1pm to 4 pm. Perfect gifts, decorations, cards, jewellery, bags, clothes, handmade Christmas puddings and desserts, wreaths , handmade soaps etc. Lindsey Bramley 07966 256553 / 01788 810429.
Saturday 17th November Leamington Hastings Parish Hall An evening of entertainment by the Leamington Spa Royal Naval Association Male Voice Choir complete with a light supper. 7 for 7.30pm. Tickets cost £7 (including supper). Call 01926 632874 or 632899
Saturday 17th November All Saint’s Church, Leamington Hastings - Indoor Christmas Market 11.30am - 2.30pm Many Local craft stalls, art and photography exhibition and raffle. Proceeds for All Saint’s Church. Marie 01926 632060
Saturday 17th November Dunchurch Village Hall Christmas Fair in aid of Cancer Research UK. 1-4pm. Large variety of craft stalls and home-made refreshments served. Admission free. Nicky on 07972 634713
Thursday 22nd November Benn Hall, Newbold Road, Rugby Wallis Simpson - That Woman or the Duchess of Style. From 7.30pm. An illustrated lecture by Anne Sebba BA, author of the 2011 biography That Woman: The Life of Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor. Rugby Decorative & Fine Arts Society (NADFAS).
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Thursday 29th November Warwick Town Centre Victorian Evening 5pm to 9pm . Attractions throughout the town centre including a traditional carousel, a horse and carriage, craft demonstrations, birds of prey, ferret racing, traction engines, children’s rides and a lantern procession from St Mary’s Church. Craft, charity and festive food www.enjoywarwick. co.uk/events-and-whats-on/warwickvictorian-evening/view-details.html
Saturday 24th November St Peter’s Church, Dunchurch ‘Musical Evening’ join in with an evening of singing, organ music and lighthearted seasonal poems and extracts. 7.30pm Tickets £7.50 (to include wine and dessert) Ann 01788 811893
Saturday 24th November Willoughby Village Hall Christmas Fair – Homemade produce, fancy goods, tombola, bottle stall, cake stall, toy stall, refreshments. 2pm.
Saturday 24th November 7 for 7.30 pm Bourton village hall. Garden club - a mince pie & enjoy the talk called ‘Flowers of the coast’
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What’s on? Saturday 24th November Crick Village Hall Coffee morning to include Tombola,raffle, New Stall, Bric a Brac, cards and Air Ambulance stall. Anyone wanting to donate a gift, contact Maria on 07889 253419. All proceeds to WNAA. 10-30-12.30pm Monday 26th November Eyes Down at 7.30pm Galanos House, Banbury Road, Southam Christmas Bingo Bar open & refreshments available For more details contact, 01926 812185
Saturday 1st December All Saints’ Church, Braunston “The Interdum Singers” who present “This Fairest Isle – A Celebration of British Music”. Ticket Prices Adult £8 Concessions £6 Accompanied under 16’s FREE; Ticket Prices included interval refreshments. Ring 01788 890826 for ticket reservations. 7:30pm.
Thursday 13th December A Dickens of a Christmas. from 7.30pm. Benn Hall, Newbold Road, Rugby. An illustrated lecture by Tim Stimson BA. Nonmembers most welcome. Rugby Decorative & Fine Arts Society (NADFAS)
Saturday 15th December All Saints Church Leamington Hastings Armonico Consort Christmas Concert with mulled wine & mince pies. 7pm. Tickets & further information David Potts 07966 584328 dpotts@musicatleamingtonhastings.co.uk
Saturday 22nd December Warwick Castle. Carols at Warwick Castle The local event will be enjoyed by over 2000 people, getting everyone into the spirit of Christmas. Gates open 6.45pm. Tickets are £7.00 per person aged 12 £1.00 per person aged 0-11 www.warwick-castle. com
5th – 15th December 10am to 5pm daily (closed Sunday) The Bramble Patch, West Street, Weedon, Northants NN7 4QU Christmas Exhibition of wonderful quilts, indulge in seasonal mulled wine and mince pies! Entry fee £2 All proceeds to Macmillan. Telephone/Fax 01327 342212
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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Win a Fresh Nordmann Fir Christmas Tree Invest in the best. – compliments of Skylark Fields Farm To be in with a chance, answer the following question correctly How many Christmas trees are planted at Skylark Field Farm each year? a. 100 b. 500 c. 1000
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 November 23rd and winner will be notified on Monday 26th November. Your Christmas tree will be available from November 30th and will be from all available up to 6 feet in height.
We all have a vision of our perfect kitchen; traditional or modern, rustic or minimalist. At Fraser James, whatever you imagine we can make it a reality. Everything is hand finished and checked, doing that little extra to ensure the highest quality product. Invest in quality that will last a lifetime.
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7th Dec.
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7-20th Dec. Christmas trees We have a wonderful selection of real Christmas Trees for you to purchase.
switCh-on Christmas Lightsguests & with CeLebrity ening shoppers vip ev 5 - 7pm Join us at our Grand Christmas Opening and meet the stars of the Deco Theatre’s Panto Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, featuring X Factor finalist Lucie Jones and Emmerdale’s Kurtis Stacey who will be turning on the Christmas Lights. As one of our VIP guests you can also take advantage of our exclusive offers!
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Lovelinks Emma Bridgewater RUDE Lyme Bay Cider Co. LSA GLASSWARE Johnathan Harris Belvoir HEALTH HOGGLEYS BREWERY
FREE CAR PARKING
OPEN 7 DAYS - 10am until 5pm
Heart of the Shires, A5 Watling Street, Near Weedon, Northamptonshire NN7 4LB
Christmas
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The Heart of Christmas Shopping
Come and join us at Heart of the Shires this December. Soak up the atmosphere and enjoy shopping in a beautiful rural setting full of wonderful independent stores, away from the hustle and bustle of busy town centres.
8-9th Dec. Tantalise your Tastebuds Enjoy and sample some delicious festive fayre from the White Hart’s (Flore) esteemed chef’s cookery demonstrations.
20th Dec. prize Draw
Last Minute Dash
Be sure to get hold of a golden ticket you could win a £250 shopping experience, plus many more prizes!
Don’t worry if you have last minute gifts to buy we open until 7.00pm
20th Nov. - 20th Dec.
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Christmas grotto Children will have fun too - we have an exclusive Christmas grotto during the month of December
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Gifts for all the special people in your life... wooden toys, Jellycat soft toys, traditonal games, jewellery, mens gifts, Christmas decorations form Gisela Graham and candles from Lily Flame...and of course gorgeous bags, purses and accessories from Radley, Fiorelli, Modalu, Oilily and Kipling. We gift wrap FREE of charge... Also open Sundays 11 till 4 in December.
31 Regent Street, Rugby Tel: 01788 570444 Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 9.30am - 5.30pm www.etceterarugby.co.uk
Gorgeous clothes and great present ideas.... gloves,scarves, jewellery and bags..... order online!
20 Regent Street, Rugby Tel: 01788 552400 Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm www.etceterastyle.co.uk
Stockists of Lifestyle Clothing
exposure 57 church street rugby 01788 541321 Open sundays 11-4pm December Late night 29th November
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HOMEWARES AND COFFEE HOUSE ON THE FIRST FLOOR AT .
Browse a selection of photo frames, candlesticks, wall signs and other interesting gifts whilst enjoying a fine cup of coffee and cake from THE JOLLY GOOD PUD COMPANY of Rugby or have a bite to eat - quiche from Rugby resturant VERMILLION or a CHEESE ON THE GREEN of Bilton vintage cheddar and ham sandwich.
01788 573303
16 Albert Street Rugby
OUR NEW JEWELLERY, HANDBAG AND SCARF STORE IS OPPOSITE VANILLA GIFT. This stunning shop with its high ceilings and chandeliers, is the perfect backdrop to our extensive range of accessories.
01788 577222 3 Albert Street Rugby
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Feature
Keep Christmas Local Our local traders have unique gift ideas to suit all budgets Fossil bookends at £50.00 are a gorgeous gift. You won’t be disappointed in this treasure trove of a destination at Jacqui’s Gems at Heart of Shires Shopping Village. Tel 01327 341593.
Golfers Garmin S1 GPS golf watch £149.99 in stock along with ranges of clothing, golf hardware and motorised trolleys for the golfer in your family. The Golfzone, Daventry Tel 01327 438131.
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Sterling silver and freshwater pearl necklace £49.95, from a huge selection of gifts, pictures and so much more at the Hayrack Gallery, you won’t be disappointed. The Old Dairy Farm Craft Centre, Upper Stowe. 01327 342780 www.hayrackgallery.co.uk Pets are always key to our family at Christmas time, try this knitted
Christmas jumper for your dog – £18.50 £19.50. Visit Barkitty at Heart of the Shires Shopping Village for the full range of pet gift ideas to ensure they don’t feel left out. Tel 01327 349328 www.barkitty.co.uk
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Feature You may have the IPAD, but have you got the case? Visit Terracotta for a range of gifts and accessories to include some super looking IPAD cases £39.00. Bank Street Rugby, 01788 570076 Radley accessories available along with Radley handbags among others and plenty of family gifts to choose from.
Gloves and hat from £29.00 Visit Etcetera Regent Street, Rugby www. etceterarugby.co.uk 01788 570444
Seasalt Xmasbag, ideal gift for teenagers. You’ll be surprised by the extensive range of casual clothing from high street brand names. Exposure, Church Street Rugby 01788 541321 www.
exposure.co.uk
When you give a Sphere of Life gift, you don’t only give a gorgeous jewellery design but one that has a special meaning too! Priced from £69.99 its just one of hundreds of gorgeous pieces for all the family available at The Jewel of Daventry,Daventry tel 01327 341593 www.jewelonthesquare.co.uk The Jolly Wheelbarrow Company offers reproduction
Victorian wheelbarrows with a difference,
a great long lasting gift you are sure to remember. Tel 01327 872950 www.victorianwheelbarrows. co.uk.
Shop Local this Christmas
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The Bridge Inn
Southam Road Napton CV47 8NQ 01926 812466
01788 890350
Cabaret Bands Buskers Burlesque
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Food all Day Freshly Cooked
Open Fires Canal Views Dogs and Muddy Boots Welcome
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J. PARRISS J. Parriss Jewellers For quality, value and service...
JEWELLERS Exclusive range of new diamond engagement and wedding rings. FOR QUALITY, VALUE & SERVICE
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
Country House Hotel & Spa
Half price diamond sale now on Free £100 voucher when you spend £300 in store and £50 voucher when you spend £150, based on goods sold at full recommended selling price. Fantastic range of Newbridge Silverware, Christmas decorations, designer handbags, purses & jewellery. Range of Lulu Guinness, Murano jewellery, Royal Scot crystal. Stockists of Rotary, Seiko, Pulsar and Dreyfuss watches. Phone: 01788 542671 or 01788 577225
www.jparrissjewellers.co.uk 13 Regent Street Rugby
Christmas at
Festive Lunch and Dinner Menu 2012 Available 1st to 31st December * Two courses £19.95 per person Three courses £25.95 per person Children under 12yrs - Half Price * menu not available Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s Eve Limited places are still available for you to join us for our Christmas Day Lunch, Boxing Day Gala Dinner and our spectacular New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance. See our website for further details and prices. Don’t miss out on these fabulous events. Book now and receive a 15% discount on our published rates.
www.fawsleyhall.com Tel: 01327 892000
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Win a mini shoot for your child/ Terracotta this winter! children or choose your favourite pet/ animal, great idea for Christmas gift! Clothes, jewellery,
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With compliments of Barefoot Photography, answer the following question correctly and submit your response before 23rd November to ensure a Christmas mini shoot guaranteed. What was the name of the red nosed reindeer used to pull Santa’s sleigh? a. Prancer b. Dancer c. Rudolph
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Book your hair with our experienced stylist Michelle. and Beauty Salon Holistic Hair & Beauty Salon in Willoughby Cut and finish from only £20 Gents hair only £8 Senior Pamper Experience for only £33!* Call 01788 890889 citizen rates on Tuesdays. Caroline Clemons Choose 2 treatments from: (BEd. Hons, Dip. Hyp. CS) Wash & blow dry, back,neck & shoulder massage, Sienna X spray tan, 07928 181010 / 01788 819365 express facial, mini manicure, mini pedicure, Indian head info@choosehypnotherapy.co.uk massage & Hopi ear candles.
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SPECIAL NOVEMBER EVENINGS Friday 16th November Wine & Handmade Chocolates
Between 4.30 and 8pm (restaurant open until 9pm) Jenny Dicks from the Bay Tree Cottage in Farthingstone will be talking about the workshops and courses available and you will be able to sample her fabulous homemade chocolates.
Thursday 29th November Hand Crafted Jewellery Showcase
Between 4.30 and 8pm (restaurant open until 9pm) Local Silversmith & Jeweller Rebecca Laura will be in the gallery to launch her latest collection of beautiful silver jewellery.
The Weight, Hypnotherapy & You (WHY) Weight Reduction Programme & The Virtual Gastric Band Weight Reduction Programme
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Bowen therapy – the gentle way Many of us suffer aches and pains which can be debilitating and lower our natural immune system. Bowen is a hands-on remedial therapy that may help a wide range of issues, according to local Bowen therapist Patt Stock. It can bring long-term, often rapid, relief from pain, more mobility plus greater levels of energy and improved quality of life. It may help conditions such as back pain, neck pain, arthritis as well as sports injuries and is suitable for all ages from babies to the elderly
The treatments
Treatments consist of a series of specific rolling moves across fascia or soft tissue associated with particular muscle groups, ligaments, tendons and nerves. Short resting periods are included between each set of moves to allow the body to respond and to begin its own healing process. Followup treatments review the progress and establish the degree of response. The treatment can be performed over loose, light single-layer clothing. Patt finds that most conditions are resolved in 2-3 sessions. Many clients opt for routine maintenance treatments at regular intervals to maintain body
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balance and muscular-skeletal integrity, thus investing in their health and optimising their physical needs. The treatment is holistic in nature and concentrates on treating the body as an entire unit rather than focussing on individual concerns. Patt came to Bowen Therapy and NST from a background in medicine. She holds clinics in Southam, Daventry, Leamington and Rugby. Several other therapists work from herclinics offering a choice of treatments ranging from acupuncture, reflexology, Chinese medicine to talking therapies. Patt Stock Bowen Therapist, tel 01926 811140 or 01327 878109 www.pattstock.co.uk
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Suffering with Back or Neck Pain? Good posture is crucial to reducing preventable back problems in adult life. Whether you’re prone to spending long periods of time driving or sat at the computer at home or in the office, suffer from ongoing back ache and neck stiffness, or you’re a HR manager looking for alternatives to expensive ergonomic chairs, Medserve’s ergonomically designed Therapeutica Spinal Back and Spinal Neck and Back Supports is the perfect solution. Based in Daventry, Medserve’s supports come with a range of benefits: • • • • • • •
Totally portable – use on any single seat at home, office or in the car Aligns spine and supports natural curve Options of collar to base-of-spine or total head to base-of-spine support Transforms standard office chair into ergonomic seat Aids in prevention of whiplash Recommended by physiotherapists, osteopaths & chiropractors Can be used in wheelchairs
As corporate partners of the national BackCare charity, Medserve offers a range of other innovative therapy products to help prevent and provide relief from neck and back pain. Please call Medserve on 01327 310310 or visit www.medserve-rehab.com
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y l l a n o s a Eat se What to eat now – Village Emporium style!
Autumn may be giving way to the harsher, colder winter, but with so many lovely foods to look forward to at this time of year we can cope with the weather! Game is at its peak during winter. Venison, pheasant and duck are all now in season, make a great change from the more usual choice of meats and can be easy to cook! Impress your friends with our recipe for duck breast with clementines and greens.
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Celeriac and Cavolo Nero are both in season in November and December. Don’t be put off by Celeriac’s gnarly appearance - the ugliest of vegetables makes one of the nicest soups and is so simple to make. Cavolo Nero sounds very exotic, but is actually a type of cabbage. Usually grown in Southern Italy, Cavolo Nero, which translates as black cabbage, is now being grown in the UK and is available in supermarkets. It is great in hearty meals like soups and also makes a fantastic accompaniment to meat and fish dishes. And it’s not just vegetables that we can get excited about this time of year. Fruit might not seem an obvious choice but pomegranates, clementines, satsumas and cranberries are all in season. Plums, damsons and blackberries are still around, perfect for desserts or sauces for the game that is now at its best.
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Clementines Pomegranate
Passion fruit Mussels Oysters Clams
Sea bass Truffle
Plums Kale
Cavolo Nero Celeriac
Chestnut
Horseradish
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Celeriac and Cavolo Nero
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Cream of Celeriac soup The epitome of hearty, this
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Ingredients 25 g (1 oz) butter 125 g (4.5 oz) potatoes, pee led and chopped 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed 400 g (14 oz) celeriac, pee led and chopped 570 ml (1 pint) vegetable stock 1 tablespoon lemon juice 275 ml (1/2 pint) milk
core this chilly season.
Method Melt the butter in a larg e pan and give it a good grind of black pepper. Sauté the potatoes, garlic, celeriac very gently for 8 minutes. Add the lemon juice, the n the stock, bring to the boil, reduce the heat and vegetables are cooked simmer until the about 25 to 35 minutes. Allow to cool a little then add to a food processor together with the milk and Season to taste with sea puree. salt. Add optional bacon cubes to garnish.
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Plum, Cranberry and Orange cru
es a perfect We know orange and cranberry mak Christmas meat sweetly-sharp accompaniment to take on that and game, but what about a new classic British dessert? Ingredients For the filling ed 800 g fresh plums, halved and ston ) 100 g frozen cranberries (thawed Finely grated rind of 1 orange 1 tbsp squeezed orange juice 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla extract 175 g granulated sugar
For the crumble 175 g plain flour 75 g butter, cubed 50 g Demerara sugar
Method Gas 6. You will Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/ low ovenproof shal ) pint ½ (3–3 litre 2 need a 1.7– dish. juice and Put the raw plums, orange rind and together. toss and dish the in granulated sugar a processor and Measure the flour and butter into bs. Tip into a whiz until it looks like bread crum sprinkle on and r suga a bowl, stir in the Demerar s. plum the of top n. Level the top with the back of a spoo t 30–40 Bake in the preheated oven for abou n on top and minutes, or until pale golden brow s. bubbling around the edge
Suggestion: Why not add oats to your crumble topping? Chopped pecans or seasonal walnuts add further crunch and flavour.
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Duck Breast with Clementines and Cavolo Nero or Kale
Ingredients 2 large duck breasts Salt Olive oil 125 ml orange/clementine juice 3 clementines, segments cut in half
Cavolo Nero or Kale 500 ml chicken stock 1 small bunch thyme 3 cloves garlic Pomegranate seeds for garnish
Method Preheat the oven to 175°C/350°F/G as 4 Score the fat of the duck breasts in a cross-hatch pattern through the fat, down to the meat. Season the skin with salt. Gently heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large sauté pan and coat the botto m of the pan. Cook the duck breasts skin side down, on a low heat for 30 minutes or so to rend er the fat from the breasts. This process ensures you get a crispy skin. As the fat builds up in the pan, remove and save for later. When all the fat has rendered out, turn the heat to medium-high and brow n both sides of the duck breast. Transfer to a preheated tray in the oven and cook for about 7 to 8 minutes for medium rare, 9-10 minutes for medium. Let the duck rest on a board for abou t 10 minutes before slicing. Add the orange juice and clementin e segments to the duck pan, incorpora ting the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. When the juice has reduced by half, add some of the chicken stock, thyme and season with salt. Continue to add the stock and reduce until it reaches a sauce-like consistency. Season to taste. Meanwhile, add some of the reserved duck fat to a large pan. Add the three garlic cloves and cook until lightly golden and then discard. Cut the Cavolo Nero or Kale into 1 inch strips and toss in the infused oil, seasoning with salt and pepper. Sauté the greens until they are wilted but still vibrant looking. Slice each duck breast and fan the slice s over the greens. Spoon some of the sauce on and around the duck. Garnish with pomegranate seeds.
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Violin Lessons
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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 this winter. 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 by Christmas - and for many years to come.
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eco thrifty
Have yourself an
Christmas
We are all feeling the squeeze and we are also all too aware of the impact our lifestyles have on the environment. But Christmas isn’t the time for all that. It’s about celebrating, indulging and giving and receiving gifts isn’t it? Here at The Village Emporium, we are firm believers in the power of a little imagination. Add in some responsible thinking and suddenly it doesn’t have to be all about manic consumerism and our impact on the environment. Here are 10 tips to help you make 2012 a thrifty, ecologically-responsible Christmas.
Presents Thrifty Do what’s known as a ‘secret santa’ so that you only buy a present for one member of the family, or one of your close friends, given anonymously. Or, why not agree to only give presents to the children or agree a budget of say £10 per present. You’ll be amazed how imaginative you can be with only a few pounds to spend. Eco See what you can buy locally. Try and buy all your presents in one shopping trip, or from the same shop, reducing your carbon footprint. The independent quarter in Rugby offers a wealth of variety in just a few streets. It’s like having a department store on the doorstep.
Cards Thrifty Get the children to make the close family cards. Ever-charming, they will make a pleasant change from bought cards and will be far more valued. Eco Buy cards printed on recycled card and don’t forget to recycle the cards you received after Christmas. Why not send e-cards to some of your contacts? E-cards are an inexpensive way to send Christmas greetings and don’t impact the environment.
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Christmas tree Eco Choose a real Christmas tree. In addition to being biodegradable and recyclable, Christmas tree farms provide a haven for birds to shelter and the trees help to absorb greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. However, make sure your tree is from a sustainable source where new trees are planted for every one that is cut down. Thrifty Invest in a tree with roots. They are slightly more expensive but you can replant it ready for next year and the years to come. Planting a rooted Christmas tree in your garden also helps to offset CO2 emissions.
Christmas dinner Eco Use produce that’s in season and buy locally at farmers markets, keeping your contribution to food miles down. There’s no need to buy sprouts that have been grown in another continent or turkeys from a far corner of Europe. Thrifty Ask each guest take responsibility for bringing one aspect of the meal such as the Christmas pudding or cheese board. Rotate within the family so that a different household puts on the festivities each year.
Decorations Thrifty Go foraging for free, natural décor to dress your Christmas dinner table. Pine cones sprayed silver or gold make great place name holders and the deep green and luscious red of a holly sprig looks beautiful set against a crisp, white napkin. Home-made decorations such as heart biscuits strung on ribbon, or ones made by the children, look charming and can be interspersed with bought ones. Eco Many decorations are manufactured in Asia and have to be transported around the world creating more carbon emissions. Choose natural, foraged decorations or homemade creations alongside your bought ones. Orange and apple slices (dried overnight in a very low oven), pine cones and cinnamon sticks all work well. Try our idea for a natural centrepiece using a church candle surrounded by dried orange slices and cinnamon sticks.
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Rose Cottage Logs Quality seasoned firewood
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Telephone | 01327 877187 Fax | 01327 310491 Email | info@tompkinswood.co.uk Web | www.tompkinswood.co.uk Tompkins Ltd | 3a Brunel Close | Drayton Fields Industrial Estate | Daventry NN11 8RB
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Alltranz Removals “20 Years Experience” Household/Business Moves Packing Service House/Garden Clearances Storage Available
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Ma rtin Pa g e YOUR LOCAL TREE SURGEON
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Mike Harris Digger Hire Fully Insured. Half day hire. 1m minimum width required for digger access. 1.5 & 2.5 ton diggers. Concrete breaker. Dumper truck. Spoil, trees, scrap metal recycling. Small demolition undertaken. Footings. For more details and quotes, call Mike Harris on 07980 270598. Springfield Farm, Grandborough CV23 8DL
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At the moment we are preparing ourselves for the festive season and all that it brings with it. Including the chore of writting christmas cards. Visit our website to see our range of christmas cards and card designs which we can tailor to suit your individual needs. With haste pleasevisit www.jollynicedesign.com/events.
Palletised freight delivery to Germany 72 hour service
We specialise in palletised freight to and from Germany. We offer daily collections from your premises for delivery within 3 working days ANYWHERE in Germany. Just call us before 12 noon and we will collect your pallet the same day. We are a local family-run business which really cares about our customers. We offer: Reliable service through established depots Minimum charge one quarter pallet Daily service No capacity restriction Consistent transit time throughout Germany Online tracking of your pallet throughout its journey Coverage of other European countries.
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Business & IT Need an “Odd Job Man” for your technology with 25 years IT experience I can help.
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TLC for you and your VW Group car A smile and the offer of a coffee was my welcome at Vasstech Auto Services, Rugby’s only VW, Audi, Seat and Skoda independent garage. I was there for a free safety check on my VW and service advisor Simon had my booking details ready so I was soon upstairs in the comfortable lounge whilst my car was given the once-over. Customer care comes first David-Ian Dawson, a VW trained Master Technician, started Vasstech in 2009 when he realised there was no VW specialist in Rugby. Not only did he want to save owners having to drive miles to a main dealer, his aim was to offer friendlier, customer focused yet highly professional service at affordable prices. Judging by my experience and the customer testimonials on the web site, he has succeeded. Partner Nathalie Morgan and Simon Gill are responsible for customer care. They are both from customer service backgrounds, not motor trade, so they understand the importance of keeping customers informed of progress and can explain technical issues in layman’s language. “We understand that it can be quite stressful when something is wrong with your car or the person on the other end of the phone might just be having a bad day. We always try to make sure our customers feel we are human and we care!” Technical excellence is guaranteed by David-Ian who has been passionate about cars all his life and has over 12 years experience in the trade. He is really proud of the skilled team he has built: Peter Coling is a Renault trained Master Technician as well as lifelong car enthusiast and Alan Cook is another VW Master Technician. David-Ian has also invested
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In the Papaveri Restaurant 16th & 23rd December, £15.00 - Children under 10years £10.00, including a visit from Santa, presents, party hats, crackers and novelties.
CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH
Table service from 12noon-3pm £55.00 Incl. Premium Christmas crackers and novelties.
NEW YEARS EVE BALL
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