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Features 8 d Blocked drains? j Good read for the holidays z Rainy day ideas Armchair Gardener
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The armchair gardener takes the bees under his wing “Love! Why are you wearing that mosquito net for a hat, you haven’t taken it off for three days, You look like a cross between one of Dr Who’s enemies and Neil Armstrong.” “It’s actually my bee keepers veil and I could be called out at any minute to deal with an invasive bee swarm around the village.” Well honestly I think your time would be better spent in the vegetable garden,” comes a concerned reply from the kitchen. That’s just why I’ve decided to keep bees. Apparently up to one third of the worlds food depends on bees for pollination as without them, flowers would not form any fruit. In 2010, the United Nations placed a value on insect pollination at £134 billion. Though putting a value on things is understandable it rather misses the point that biodiversity is priceless as without bees we could be in real trouble and very hungry to boot. “The Vicar is at the door love, looks very red in the face, I hope you mowed the churchyard this week.” My mind recalls the near knee high grass around the headstones and my rash promise of help 3 weeks ago. “Ok dear, he’s probably come to chat about flower arranging with you.” I reply from the lounge, returning my thoughts to our winged friends. The thing is nobody can really confirm what’s happening to our diminishing bee species but what we can do is encourage them into our gardens and provide a source of nourishment for them at inclement periods.
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Bees like humans, see in colour and are trichromatic, meaning they see three main colours, ultra violet, blue and green. Flowers of different colour form ultraviolet patterns on their petals as a kind of bee landing pad, directing them to pollen and the plants reproductive parts. At which point the bee takes on the role of a garden cupid, swopping pollen between male and female receptors and in turn causing the plant to bare fruit. Keep things simple in the garden and unlike the missus remember bees can’t see in red!!, maybe use bold pale flowers, avoiding elaborate doubles that produce a showy bloom, less emphasis on decoration and more on pollination. Bees love the trumpet like flowers of penstemon and foxgloves and the majority of the rosaceous family that encompasses most of our fruit trees. If growing cut flowers for the house, why not mix rows with veg, encouraging bees to pollinate both crops. “Well it looks like your prayers have been answered love, the Vicar has got a swarm of bees at the churchyard.” “I bet it’s in that holly by the gate, swarms aren’t fussy where they attach themselves.” I reply with an air of confidence “No love it’s on the spire, I told him you’ll be up in 10 minutes as you already have your bee keepers hood and veil on! Good luck.”
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A good book for the holidays The Private Patient PD James At a private clinic in Dorset, Rhoda Gradwyn has booked an operation to remove a serious facial scar – one which she has borne for many years, but ‘no longer has need of.’ The operation is a success, but by morning Rhoda Gradwyn is dead, and suspicion falls on the staff of Cheverell Manor. Commander Adam Dalgliesh, poet and policeman, is summoned from London to investigate, and before long finds himself dealing with not one, but two unexplained deaths and a whole host of dark secrets. This is the latest in James’ Dalgliesh series, and it bears all the familiar hallmarks of the earlier novels – a death in a closed community, a complicated back story, and a steady move to the conclusion. As ever, the supporting characters are just as important as Dalgliesh himself – both those on his team and those who inhabit Cheverell Manor – and they are deftly drawn, with real and believable traits. For the reader, the experience is more about contemplation than guesswork – the identity of the killer is revealed three quarters of the way through, and the rest of the novel is concerned with motivation and moral dilemmas. There is also a significant amount of tying up of loose ends from the ongoing stories of Dalgliesh and his colleagues, and the ending is rich and reflective. Some would argue that James’ novels are an acquired taste, being so far from the run of the mill ‘whodunnit’ – I would say they are a taste well worth the acquiring.
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The Family from One End Street Eve Garnett This 1930’s classic has recently been re-issued as a Puffin Modern Classic, and rightly so. Telling the story of Mr and Mrs Ruggles and their seven children, it has captivated children for many years and will do so for many more. This is the first in Garnett’s series and introduces the family – Dad Jo, Mum Rosie and the children: Lily Rose, Kate, twins Jim and John, young Jo, Peg and baby William. The first chapter tells us how they all got their names and sets the scene, then each subsequent section details one of their many adventures. All of the Ruggles have an uncanny knack for getting into scrapes – from Lily Rose’s attempt to help her mother with a customer’s washing, which doesn’t go to plan, to the tale of clever Kate’s lost grammar school hat, and the daring escapades of Jim and John. The book ends with ‘The Perfect Day’ at the Cart Horse parade in London, riding on Uncle Charlie’s dust cart. Each episode is beautifully illustrated with Garnett’s line drawings. This may not be the most fashionable or up to date novel, but it has stood the test of time. Any reader will find much to enjoy, but particularly girls age 8 and over will take the Ruggles to their hearts and perhaps wish for the freedom and fun enjoyed by the children in days long gone.
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Popcorn lollipop balls (age 4 and up) * 2 bags microwave popcorn * 225 grams butter (plus extra for coating little hands) * 225 grams sugar * 1 bag marshmallows * Lolly sticks or wooden chopsticks * Cake cases * Food colouring (optional) * Sprinkles for decoration * Ribbon This recipe makes about 25 small balls. Pop your popcorn as directed and remove any kernels that may have not popped. Melt butter in medium saucepan and then add the sugar and stir until it dissolves. Add the marshmallows and mix until they are all melted. Add the sauce to your popcorn and mix until it is well coated. Butter your hands to protect them from the heat (and the goo) and then shape into balls. Stick a skewer in the bottom and leave them to set on greaseproof paper or in paper cake cases. Tie a ribbon Make several small batches bow around the stick for decoration. of popcorn with different food colouring to create For older children go a step further create flowers, multi-coloured popcorn. butterflies and other shapes.
Scavenger hunt - any age - FREE Write a list of objects onto paper and copy it for how many people/teams are required. Items can be anything from a sock to a stick. Give a list to each of the kids/ teams and give them a certain time to be back by. The first one back with all the pieces listed wins.
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Wallpaper, or patterned or card you’ve decorated yourself - A5 size or larger Hole punch Scissors ¼ inch ribbon or string which is longer than you want for your finished bunting
Why stick to triangles? You can make hearts, rectangles – even stars.
Use the pattern on this page to cut out triangles. Punch a hole ½ inch in and ½ inch down from each of the top corners of the triangles. Thread the ribbon in through one hole and out through the other of each triangle, shifting them down along the ribbon until you have all of your triangles threaded onto the ribbon. Tie off each end and string it up.
No mess marble painting * Heavy duty zip-lock pouches * Water-based paint * Baby oil * Glitter (optional) * Packaging tape
To the (heavy-duty) ziplock bag, add the baby oil first, then the water-soluble paint in about a 1:1 ratio. Use two colours of paint per bag, adding glitter if desired. Gently let as much air out as possible, then seal up the bag very well. Use packaging tape along the top of the bag to seal it up completely. Move the paint around and swirl the colours around without even getting hands dirty! Make a card frame to go over the front to make the bags even more sturdy and frame the masterpiece at the same time.
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All our meats are locally sourced & fresh fish from Brixham Tuesday to Saturday 11am–3pm / 6pm–11pm All dishes cooked fresh to order WWW.tankstrucksandfirepower.com Sunday 11am–4pm
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2 courses, Tuesday – Saturday Contact Andrew on Tel: 07803080028
Traditional Sunday Lunch
Tank rides, beer tents, arena events, firepower displays, static displays stalls, mini tanks, fairground attractions 1 course £10.95 2 courses £14.95 3 courses £18.95
Tanks Trucks & Firepower Show dates August 24th 25th 26th Gates open 10am – 5pm Dunchurch near Rugby Warwickshire
www.tankstrucksandfirepower.com Contact Andrew on Tel: 07803080028 Tank rides, beer tents, arena events, firepower displays, static displays stalls, mini tanks, fairground attractions Adult £8, Child/ OAP £3.50, under 5s Free, Family ticket (2 adult up to 3 kids) £22
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What’s on? Saturday 6th July and 7th July Hollowell Steam Rally and Heavy Horse Show July the 6th and 7th. Stalls , dog show, heavy horses and much more. Find us at NN6 8RB just off the A5199 between J1 of the A14 & Northampton. Visit our website www. hollowellsteam.com
Sunday 14th July Braunston Open Gardens 1-6pm in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. There will be 8 or 9 gardens open and teas will be available in the Village Hall. Admission will be £4 for adults, with accompanied children free. There will also be a plant stall in aid of All Saints’ Church. Sunday 14th July Napton Cycle Ride. An 18 mile very leisurely ride for all the family through quiet country lanes around Napton, diving into three counties, several pubs and ending on the village green with a ceilidh and barbeque. Registration from 10am Start 11.30 am £6 per person £3.50 for children £18 per family. Napton Village Green Warwickshire CV47 8LN www.naptoncycleride.co.uk
Saturday 6th July Thurlaston Village Fete From 2pm to 4pm, with the theme of An Olde English Midsummer, complete with scarecrows and a children’s area with all games at just 20p! Stalls will include produce and plants, clothes and accessories, bric-a-brac, books and bottles, gifts and toys, plus refreshments ranging from tea and cakes in the village hall to Pimms next to the church. Free entry, all welcome! Saturday 6th July The LINCOLN NOEL TRIO perform at The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Brington .The church /churchyard will be open from 6.00pm for bring-your-own-picnics & beverages. Cash bar available. And a raffle will also feature in the evening’s festivities, so come prepared! Act I will commence at 7.30pm, followed by an interval for your puddings, then Act II with “carriages” about 9.30pm. Bring the whole family! Tickets at £10 per person or £25 for a family of four are available from JOHN LAWRENCE, 10 Pine Court, Little Brington, Northampton NN7 4EZ -- 01604 770680.Please include an SAE and cheque payable to The Friends of St Mary’s. All tickets must be paid for in advance; no tickets will be available on the door. Saturday 13 & Sunday 14th July Birdingbury Country Show. 10 -5.30pm. Paddocks Farm CV23 8EH. Admission adults £5, OAPs £4, children 5 and over £3. Supporting 3 local charities. Steam engines, craft stalls etc. Call Pauline on 01926 632287 or Bob 01926 632555
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Sunday 30th June – Sunday 13th October Open for NGS – Bridge Nursery, Napton CV47 8HX. Be inspired by the range of rare and unusual plants thriving in heavy clay soil. Our 1½-acre garden is a fine example of mind over matter! Large pond and bamboo grove. Admission £2.50, Children free. Times:10am - 4.00pm. Telephone 01926 812737. For more information, please phone or www.bridge-nursery.co.uk Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st July Grandborough Open Gardens 2pm – 5:30 pm, admission £3 per adult (including programme). Start at the Village Hall, which will be open for cream teas and other refreshments and a display by the Local History Group. St Peter’s church will also be open on both afternoons. 20th July Flore Gift / Craft Fair - Flore Millenium Hall, High Street, Flore 10 - 4pm. A selection of stalls - jewellery, gifts, cards, cakes etc. Fundraiser for Gemma Jones – raising funds for a World Challenge Trip to Vietnam in 2014.
Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st July plus 18th August Rainsbrook Valley Railway, Onley Lane,Rugby, Warwickshire CV22 5QD. Telephone 01788 543550 Run by Rugby Model Engineering Society Ltd, Operators www.rugbymes.co.uk Tickets are £1.20 per person per ride but children under 3 years of age, if accompanied by a ticket holder, travel free. Free parking is available adjacent to the railway view us on FACEBOOK
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What’s on? Sunday 18th August Air Ambulance Final Ride Out Event at the Brackley Festival of Motorcycling Entry £10 Donation to the TAAS to include refreshments. enquiries@theairambulanceservice. org.uk cal 08454 130999 www.theairambulaneservice.org. uk/rideout Facebook theairambulanceservice or Twitter @ airambservice
Sunday 28th July Northampton Music festival spread across the town centre with stages on the marketsquare, All Saints Church, Abington Street, The Racehorse, and also various venues across the town centre. It will run from 12 noon until 9:30 on the main festival stages, www.northamptonmusicfestival. co.uk call 0845 4591949 laura@northamptonmusicfestival. co.uk or hello@northamptonmusicfestival.co.uk Wednesday 7th August Cheeky Monkeys Tea Party – Dunchurch Village Hall. Great fun for all the family and a fantastic fundraising event for NCT Rugby! Everyone’s welcome. Last year’s highlights included: Family photos - printed right there, hand or footprints and pottery decorating, childrens’ and baby activities from baby signing to dancing and yoga Potting up seeds with Ryton Organic Master Gardeners Loads of stalls, refreshments inc home made cakes. Times to be confirmed. Small entrance fee - all going to raise money for NCT Rugby www.nct.org.uk/branches/rugby/cheekymonkeys Thursday 8th August Tea Dance for people in the community living with DEMENTIA at Galanos House, Banbury Rd, Southam CV47 2BL tel:01926 812185. This is a chance to come and talk to specialist professionals and meet carers and people suffering with dementia. Relatives and families please come along and join us for a chat over a cuppa and a cake. 2.30pm to 4.30pm.Thereafter the 2nd thursday of the month open to everyone.
Sunday 11th August Myton Hospices Charity Tandem Skydive. UK charity No: 516287 Bilton Dental Clinic’s Pratyush Mahapatra will be hurling himself out at 10,000ft in order to raise as much as possible for this fantastic charity. Details can be found and donations made at the practice or via www.doitforcharity.com/Pratyush_skydive
Sunday 25th August Guilsborough Village Hall Vintage Fair 10.30am3pm. Organised by Craft Fair Fairies – for more information or to book a stall contact us at craftfairies@hotmail.co.uk or ring us on 07865 493705 Guilsborough Village Hall, The Green, Off High Street, Guilsborough, NN6 8PT
Friday 30th August – Sunday 1st September ‘The Pig & Applestock’ Charity music festival at Naseby Reservoir. 3 days of art & music,beer & cider. Activities for children, camping and parking included in price £20 in advance £25 on the gate, under 10’s go Free. www.applestock.co.uk, email pigapplestock@hotmail.co.uk tel: 07802974721 http://www.facebook.com/pages/ThePig-Applestock-Charity-Music-Festival/213926352043312 Sunday 1st September Winwick country church fete & fun dog show 2.00 p.m. To be opened by BBC Radio Northampton’s Bernie Keith. Stalls, bouncy castle, welly wanging and much more.. Proceeds to the church. Adults – £2.00 OAPS & children – £1.00. Children under 12 free. Free car park toilets on site .Off A428 West Haddon bypass . Saturday 7th September West Haddon Carnival, Flower & Produce, & Dog Show. at the West Haddon Playing Fields, 12pm – 12am, NN6 7AR. Old fashioned family fun including floats, stalls, shows, live music, dancing, displays, games (coconuts, tug of war, golf, races, welly tossing, splat the rat and more), food (BBQ and hog roast) and licensed bar. Honest entertainment guaranteed. For more information contact Luke.Sage@aol.com. Any potential contributors, sponsors, or others please email now. Every Tuesday Evening Rock ‘n’ Roll Dancing Dance for Charity at Towcester and Daventry RockRollJive Club. We teach Rock ‘n’ Roll dancing for free. Donations to FireAid Uk a local Towcester charity. Whether you choose to donate or not we will still teach the dancing for free, Lessons at Towcester Football Supporter’s Club, Islington Road, Towcester, NN12 6AU every Tuesday night from 8pm and on Wednesday evenings at Caseys Club, Daventry fortnightly. Shoes with smooth soles are a must. http://www.rockrolljiveclub.com/contactus.php
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Do you remember when...? Can you believe that it has been a year since London 2012? We survived the Mayan doomsday of December 21st 2012 unscathed, shivered in winter hats, coats and scarves for way too long and just about managed to avoid falling headlong into a double dip recession. How time flies when you’re having fun! However, the realisation of how quickly time has passed since Danny Boyle’s spectacular opening ceremony has left the team at The Village Emporium feeling all nostalgic about times gone by. The innocence of childhood, the excitement of new discoveries, embarrassing fashion faux pas, dreams for the future. And so we sent our intrepid reporter out to ask some of our lovely customers what they remember from decades past...
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1960s
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games se computer ntiques. “The ith an A w es e ir m Sh ho e om y dad cam Spencer fr m n on he lis w cited A , ex hs 72 y laug ulousl k in 19 “Atari Pong!” ovies but bac we were ridic m y, e la me p lik ga e to is or on nn m si e ed table te the televi at to ul nowadays ar in m g si lu a p e b to osed to you had . It was supp Atari, which and forth! playing Pong s moving back ur es ho t lin d en an s ot and sp d of it was a load y but in reality lot of the earl staurant so a aps re rh a d Pe ne é. os ow R ’s parents d Mateus nd an ie ils fr t ta es ck b co y it!” Also, m by prawn we enjoyed summed up enagers but te r seventies was fo e tim ‘legal’ pas not the most
1980s “I didn’t just have a Son y Walkman announces ,” Tracey Brid ger from Bar Photograph efoot ics. “Mine w as a bright underwate yellow, r Walkman ! Although remember I don’t ever subme rging myse to listen to lf in the bat Duran Dura h n or Spand au Ballet! “Talking of Spandau B allet, ‘True’ slow dance was the song at the end of every I would alw p ays hope th at I’d be aske arty. to dance bu d t being tall and reminis of an ironin cent g bo attention! M ard, I didn’t get much y life revolv ed stay fashion able in flat sh around how to oes. “Being a hai rdresser, I m odelled mys Kim Wilde elf on and her blo nde, backc hair and stri ombed ped tops. M ousse came during the in eighties, w hich meant could get e that hair ven bigger without hav use that ho ing to rrendous w et gel. And – I rememb Clearasil er many an evening co little white vered in dots!”
1990s
ia Wormall from “Oh no!” gasps Victor utique on Sheaf Bo r’s Harper’s and Harpe ed me of so many ind rem ve ha u Street. “Yo ments! Global mo ng funny but embarrassi t would change Hypercolour t-shirts tha sweating; that d rte colour when you sta es coupled with a was attractive. Dungare r Grove, Wizbit ke By . paisley hooded top Block; I was in love and New Kids on the was everyone else so as with Joey McIntyre tead to be different! I decided to like Jon ins I wanted to be “When I was little, all ebody in som s wa up when I grew the fashion, ed Dallas or Dynasty. I lov r pads! In lde ou sh ge hu the hair, the joke amongst fact, it’s still a running d to be a nte wa ey Th my friends. n’t wait to uld nurse or teacher; I co n... gto rrin Ca xis become Ale
So what will young people today will reminisce about? Could it be games consoles, Harry Potter or will they cringe at their photos on Facebook with dip dye hair? Will they have to explain to their children what Facebook was? One person’s fond memory is another person’s cringe moment!
about home“My parents were all so I used to cooked, healthy meals they wouldn’t d foo k jun lust after the ham Bars, W let me eat. Viennettas, d you Di . s.. ake nc Pa Findus Crispy can be ich dw san know that a boring jam when er nd wo of ng thi transformed into a rinkled sp d an d frie covered in batter, deep And ll? ha ck sna l oo sch with sugar in the e sur tty pre as – I’m snowballs at Christm ails ckt co th wi n sio ses that’s where my ob stemmed from!”
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Caring for little feet
As children grow in fits and starts, their shoes should be checked every 10 to 12 weeks. Remember that a good fitter will only recommend new shoes if needed. Never wear hand-me-downs as they take on the previous owner’s foot shape, meaning bad news for your child’s feet. And finally, make sure you throw out those too-small socks as they can restrict growth. Our feet are designed to carry our body weight and give us mobility, but we only remember how precious they are when they hurt! We should all look after our feet, but they are at their most vulnerable in our early years.
The summer holidays are fast approaching, but before you know it, you’ll be digging out those school shoes in September and realising they no longer fit. Luckily, with the help of Anne, owner of children and ladies’ shoe shop, Niki-Lu’s, help is at hand. Member of the Society of Shoe Fitters, IFRA and Children’s Foot Health Register, Anne has some top tips when buying shoes.
Niki-Lu’s, 9 Bank Street, Rugby CV21 2QE Tel: 01788 573502.
Always have your child’s feet measured by a qualified fitter and ensure that both feet are measured as they are rarely the same size. There is no standardisation of shoe sizing in the UK, so an experienced fitter will use their knowledge to interpret a correct fit. Whenever possible, buy footwear made from natural materials, such as leather and cotton. Not only will man-made material make feet perspire, leading to fungal infections, but leather footwear moulds to the natural shape of your foot, making them more comfortable.
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WIN YOUR CHILD A FREE DAY AT A TWENTY20 CRICKET COMPANY HOLIDAY COURSE AT WILLOUGHBY CRICKET CLUB
The Village Emporium have teamed up with the Twenty 20 Cricket Company to offer two free places for two budding cricketers to attend one of their Summer Holiday Courses.
Running from 10.00am to 4.00pm each day with a lunch break and regular drink stops, the courses are designed for all boys and girls aged 5 to 15 years, with no previous experience necessary.
After the success of their first course during the May half-term, the Twenty 20 Cricket Company will be staging two more Holiday Course ‘Cricket Camps’ locally during the school summer holidays, at Willoughby Cricket Club.
Each day of a Twenty20 Cricket Company holiday cricket camp covers a mixture of fun cricket games and activities, and coaching, all delivered by ECBqualified CRB checked coaches. Plus there are always a series of prizes awarded at the end of each day.
First, there is a 4 day course running from Monday 22nd to Thursday 25th July. Tthat is followed by a 2 day course, running on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th July.
To win one of two free day places at either of the Twenty20 Cricket Company holiday cricket camps at Willoughby Cricket Club, simply answer the following question correctly.
The Ashes cricket series is played between which two countries? 1. England and New Zealand 2. England and Australia 3. Australia and New Zealand Send your answers to: By e mail to takepart@villageemporium. co.uk - and pop your answer in the subject box or by post The Village Emporium, Unit 7, Dunchurch Trading Estate, London Road, Rugby CV23 9LN
For further details and to obtain a brochure on the Twenty20 Cricket Company holiday cricket camps at Willoughby CC, email Karl Quinney at karl@twenty20cricketcompany.com or telephone on 07775 883102. To book your child on any day of either of the Twenty20 Cricket Company holiday cricket camps, telephone 08455 20 20 29, or visit their website at www.twenty20cricketcompany.com
Two lucky winners will then be drawn out at random to choose any day to attend from either the 4 day or 2 day course. Closing date for entries: Monday 15th July
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Luxury Cattery Our cattery located in Flore offers the most modern cattery facility available within a beautiful secluded rural setting. Your cats health, safety and comfort is our priority and our light and spacious, heated chalets provide the ideal environment for your cat. As a fab (feline advisory board) listed cattery you are assured that your cat will receive the best attention and care.
Small animal boarding... is now available at the cattery. Guinea pigs and bunnies can now be cared for in our purpose built hutches with grass runs available. Their usual diet will be catered for with fresh fruit and vegetables available daily. Hamster care also is part of our service where you can bring their own home and we will ensure they are cleaned and exercised regularly. Call 01327 341475 to place a booking or arrange a viewing. www.cloverleacattery.co.uk Cloverlea, Brington Road, Flore, Northants, NN7 4NQ • Easy access from the A45, A5 or M1
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Success and a brand new dance studio for LoveBallet The past few months have been a busy exciting times here at LoveBallet Dance Company. We had 5 pupils audition (Aidan Lesingham, Nadia Lesingham, Izzy Holloway, Ella Stephenson and Isla Johnson and all 5 were successfully awarded a place with the Regional Youth Ballet to perform Les Sylphides at the Mill in Banbury from the 24th – 26th May. It involved some intense training which the pupils thoroughly enjoyed the challenges of and their performance was spectacular on stage.
Please keep your eyes peeled for new classes starting in September such as Musical Theatre, Ballroom and Latin (Adults and Children), Cheerleading, Adult Tap, Adult Ballet, Zumba, Baby Ballet, Mini Movers, Stretch & Conditioning, Boogie and Bounce & GCSE Dance – as well as all our other existing classes. For more details contact Miss Lorraine on 07711 010404 lorraine@loveballet.co.uk www.loveballet.co.uk
Following that audition, 2 pupils Aidan Lesingham and Phoebe Willetts auditioned for the English Youth Ballet (part of the English National Ballet) performance of Swan Lake, which will take place in Oxford in September this year. There was a lot of competition for places, with over 140 auditioning for only 50 places. Both LoveBallet pupils were awarded places and will be performing with a professional dancer from the English National Ballet, what an experience that will be. Amongst the dance success, we are currently working through the last phase of the planned opening of the Brand New LoveBallet Dance Studio. This will be the LoveBallet HQ (the other branches will still continue) but having our very own studio will enable us to expand further and develop our classes more. The Studio will be fantastic, there will be 2 studio’s both complete with sprung wooden dance floors, barre’s will line the walls and mirrors too. Spot lights in the ceiling to create a lovely ambience for dance and air conditioning and a very good heating system too. The new studio in at Insight Park, Welsh Road East in Southam and we are due to have an opening party at the end of June.
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Your Day, Your Way I have been trained to perform wedding ceremonies of all descriptions and types. Religious, non-religious and spritual in a location of your choice.
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Hand fastings, the ancient ceremony of ‘tying the knot’ with or without religious content. Cords and ribbons in your choice of colours, unique to you. I will guide you through making your own vows and promises. Funeral ceremonies can be conducted in a chapel of rest, in the Chapel at the Crematorium or at one of the natural burial sites. This is again personally written and bespoke.
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Schoolwear, dancewear and Scout and Guide uniforms for all ages Located on Daventry’s High Street, Scallywagz offers an extensive range of high quality, affordably priced, schoolwear, dancewear, Scouts and Guides uniforms and accessories. Supplier for many local town and village schools, Scallywagz has built up an excellent reputation for offering fantastic customer service and professionalism, which has led to further schools approaching the shop. Scallywagz dancewear range is equally as extensive and caters for ballet, tap, modern and gymnastics offering shoppers the convenience of not having to travel out of town. Plus, new to the shop are Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers,
Air and Sea Cadets and Scout Network Leaders uniforms, which has proven to be very convenient for all the clubs in the area. “We pride ourselves on offering a warm, friendly, professional service,” owners, Jo Bevan and Louise Whyte explain. “If a customer can’t find what they’re looking for we will do our best to order it in for them. We also offer an online shop for added convenience, as well as an embroidery service for both schoolwear and business work clothes.” Please call 01327 700069, visit Scallywagz at 82 High Street, Daventry or visit www.scallywagz.co.uk
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Look good, feel good Changes are afoot here at Contented Soles Therapy Centre. We now have a fully qualified Laser Therapist who is able to offer a range of treatments that are clinically tested and proven. Low Level Laser Therapy is safe to use on most people and ages, and is completely painless. Laser smoking cessation is repeatedly proven to be 8288% successful, and figures are similar for other addiction treatments including overeating. Ever considered Laser therapy for Stress and Anxiety Management? – The Laser treatment helps release Endorphins that will assist in raising your mood and also aids relaxation. Did you know that Laser treatment is particularly effective for treating a multitude of skin conditions, because the Laser works on the Mitochondria – the energy pack of a cell, it gets to the very heart of the problem. You don’t have to take our word for it though, do some research on the Internet or look at our testimonials!
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The Guide Dogs National Breeding Centre offers tours for individuals or groups of 2-50. Ideal for families, social groups or companies planning a team building outing. Located close to Leamington Spa, within easy access from the M40. Tours take place on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons and Friday mornings. In addition there are a limited number of Saturday tours during the summer. As well as learning about the work carried out at the National Breeding Centre - who supply all of the guide dog pups throughout the UK - and seeing pups, you can experience our sensory tunnel, and purchase gifts in the shop.
Simply call 0845 3727432 or email nbcvisitors@guidedogs.org.uk See website for further details: http://www.guidedogs.org.uk/ aboutus/national-breeding-centre/visit-the-nbc/ We look forward to welcoming you soon
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Eat seasonally What to eat now – The Village Emporium style! July and August should bring some of the hottest days of the year! Apart from watering new plants and seedlings you will find some other handy hints below to help you through the summer gardening season.
Seasonal
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Apricot
Beetroot
Look after your lawns.
Cherries
Peas
At this time of year lawns take heavy punishment, and a little time spent on maintenance will pay big dividends. If there is any moss in the lawn this can be removed with a lawn rake also pull out any perennial weeds. Then apply any of the proprietary brands of lawn fertiliser; carefully follow the directions on the box with regard to application. This will then give you a lawn to be proud of right into the autumn.
And your roses
Roses, remove all flowers that are finished, if you allow them to produce seed pods the plant will not be able to produce more flowers, instead using all its energy to produce seeds. Also remove any flower buds that are failing to open and rotting, these buds can harbour disease.
Greenhouse tips
In the greenhouse, temperatures can reach great heights at this time of the year, so shading must be introduced. There are many types of shading materials available at retail outlets, and are easy to fit.
Aubergine Chicory Fennel
French Beans
Globe artichoke Greengage Mackerel
Nectarines
Courgette Radish
Rocket
Strawberry
Runner beans Tomato Lamb
Peach
Redcurrant Sardines
Spring Onion Swiss chard Watercress
Here’s a few ideas on what to sow now
July: Early July is the time to plant out your late cauliflower, cabbage and brussel sprout plants. Also remember to dust the stems with an anti cabbage root fly preparation soon after planting. Cabbage root fly lay their eggs in the stem, then the hatching maggots eat their way down to the roots and by eating the roots destroy the plant. August: Now is the time to pinch out the centre shoot of your tomato plants, in order to concentrate the plants growing energy on filling out the existing tomatoes, rather than producing more growth and more flowers.
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Recipe provided by Darren Hill @ The Countryman, Staverton www.thecountrymanstaverton.co.uk
Pan roasted wood pigeon with caramelised beetroot, fine green beans & horseradish mash A celebration of British game serve up with a glass of Pinot age.
Shopping List 2 wood pigeon, oven ready from your local butcher 50ml balsamic vinegar 100g beetroot 100g fine green beans 500g maris piper potatoes 1 pint double cream 2tsp creamed horseradish 1 tsp tomato puree 500ml chicken stock 1 glass red wine 50g butter 50ml cream Olive oil Salt & pepper
Beetroot
Place the whole beetroot with a pinch of salt and splash of oil in the centre of a sheet of foil, wrap and bake for 35 min at 180˚C until tender. Allow to cool, then remove skin by scraping with a knife. Cut into eighth’s. Set to one side. Blanch the beans for 3 minutes in salted boiling water then cool under tap and leave to one side.
Mash Peel and dice the potatoes into even size pieces. Do not cut too small otherwise the potato will absorb too much water and become wet. Place in a pan of cold water, bring to boil and cook on a low simmer until tender. In the restaurant I would put my potatoes through a Moulin but a standard masher will be fine. Once cooked, drain and mash the potatoes then season and add the horseradish, cream & butter. To bring the whole dish together, warm an ovenproof frying pan, remove the breasts from the pigeon (or ask your butcher to do this for you), season skin side and oil. Place in dry frying pan and cook for 2 minutes either side. Remove from pan to a plate to rest. Deglaze the hot pan with red wine, balsamic and chicken stock, add the teaspoon of tomato puree then reduce to half. To serve, add beetroot to sauce with the pigeon breasts, warm the potatoes and beans and then plate up.
Bon Appetite!
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I am a member of the Counselling Society and work as a Bereavement Counsellor for Cruse as well as providing support for MIND. To discuss your needs further please contact me on 0779 2361244 Email l.williams212@ btinternet.com Louise Williams Dip. Hyp, Dip. CP, Adv. Dip. CP
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Calm your mind The Oxford English Dictionary defines the verb ‘meditate’ as: to focus one’s mind for a period of time, in silence or with the aid of chanting, for religious or spiritual purposes, or as a method of relaxation. For many, some form of meditation is part of their daily routine
There are many different meditation techniques, including: transcendental meditation, prayer, Zen meditation, Taoist meditation, mindfulness meditation, and Buddhist meditation. Some methods require the body to be absolutely still, or to be moved with controlled deliberation, while other types allow for free movement of the body. While the methods are different, the end goal of all types of meditation is to lead to a mind that is at peace and free from stress by the use of quiet contemplation and reflection. For many, meditation is part of their daily routine. If practiced regularly, meditation can bring about healing of both the body and the mind. One of the physical benefits of meditation is a decrease in blood pressure. In addition there can be an improvement in breathing due to the increase of air flow that gets to the lungs. Practitioners also find that their resting heart rate is lower which takes some of the stress off their hearts. Meditation is also said to promote a youthful appearance and help in chronic diseases such as allergies and arthritis. It can also help in post operative healing, enhance the immune system by increasing the activity of ‘naturalkiller cells’ and reduce the action of viruses.
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Ladies may find it reduces pre menstrual tension, and because evidence shows that chemicals in the body that are associated with stress are lower in practitioners, it can lead to less anxiety for all. Some find it helps improve their mood and can decrease depression. This is because it has been found to increase serotonin production which influences mood and behaviour. Those who meditate say they become less bothered by little things which they previously magnified and turned into serious things. Through meditation, they learn to detach and live in the here and now, rather than worrying about the past or future. Practitioners also find that meditation improves their memory and levels of concentration. This makes them more productive. A further benefit is known as ‘Knowledge of Self.’ Meditation allows a deeper understanding of our inner self and some feel that through meditation they gain a better understanding of their life’s purpose and become more self confident.
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Spice up your life! Spices don’t just make your food tasty, they have health benefits too. Spices have been around for thousands of years. They were first imported to Europe in the Middle Ages, selling for huge amounts of money and making the merchants who sold them very rich. They are used to colour, flavour and preserve food. Many are thought to have medicinal properties and some are used in traditional and religious ceremonies. There are hundreds of different kinds of spices and they can be seeds, roots, bark or vegetative substances. Most are bought as dried powders. Whole seeds will keep longer, but they need to be ground before use. Chilli peppers can be eaten fresh, or used dry as a powder or flakes. They are used to add heat to curries, chilli con carne, pasta dishes, dips and even chocolate desserts. Generally, the smaller the chilli, the hotter it is. The capsaicin found in chilli gives it its heat and has been said to relieve pain and prevent stomach ulcers and stomach cancer. Ginger is another versatile spice. The fresh root is added to many Asian and Indian dishes, and the powder is used to flavour cakes, biscuits and desserts. The spice can decrease nausea and motion sickness, and ease digestive problems. Turmeric is the spice that gives curry powder and mustard their deep yellow colour. It is also used
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as a dye and food colouring. In India, it is highly regarded and is used in wedding ceremonies. Turmeric is from the same family as ginger. Although normally used as a powder, fresh chunks can be used in pickles. Both ginger and turmeric are anti-inflammatories and can help people suffering from arthritis and Alzheimer’s disease. They are also high in antioxidants that can help protect against disease. Cinnamon is a warming, fragrant spice that is taken from the dried inner bark of a tropical tree. It is used in cakes and desserts and many savoury dishes. Research shows that it may lower blood sugar levels and so can be beneficial for sufferers of Type 2 diabetes. It is also thought to help with toothache and bad breath. Some studies have found that smelling cinnamon can increase alertness and brain function. And finally, the queen of spices. Saffron is the world’s most expensive spice. It was first cultivated in Greece and is derived from the dried stigmas of the saffron crocus. It takes 250,000 stigmas to make just half a kilogram of the spice. Saffron gives food a beautiful yellow-orange colour. It is used in Middle Eastern cookery, rice dishes and also desserts and sweets, including marzipan. It has a long history in traditional medicine, and has been used to treat epilepsy, depression, menstrual disorders and fatigue.
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