March/April 2013
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Emporium e g la il V e h T to e m o lc e W March April 2013 Spring is in the air at The Village Emporium......the long winter is almost over and the bulbs are peeping out. We’ve all become more aware of where our food comes from recently. Our local pubs and cafes are planning special menus for Mothers Day and Easter, often using locally sourced ingredients and lots of home- made produce. We have some hints and tips on eating seasonal produce and even some ideas on planting your own. Try out the seasonal food recipe supplied by The Countryman, Staverton. Are the longer days making you think about spring cleaning or even home improvements? What about the garden that’s been forgotten for the last few weeks? Just flick through the magazine for help and inspiration.
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5 ideas for free days out Free things to do with the family.
s Marie Curie need you! g Spires & Squires s Vouchers for great deals d Fun facts about chocolate g Eat seasonally Recipes using
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Whats On? Look good, feel good Your family Your home Your garden Business & IT On the road
Competitions
seasonal produce.
. Protect your pet E Lording it over the Manor IS.pring Cleaning GR.adiating warmth Z.Armchair Gardener
f Win a round of golf for 4.
Business editorials
Win a round of golf for 4 and bacon rolls at Whitefields Golf Club
l Roseanna Price acupuncture F A roof over your head V Recruitment that puts people first B Green Umbrella
Coffee cup trivia omH Relax and sharpen the pencil! Cover photography by Barefoot Photographics
j Win two tickets for the Tottenham
Hotspurs match on May 12th See the Tottenham Legends XI play at Northampton
January winner of Spa Day for 2 at Grayshott Studio Spa: Laney Holland
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What’s on? Wednesday 6th March Coffee evening and swap shop
Saturday 23rd March The Spring Nearly New sale
7.30pm - 8.30pm, Newnham Village Hall. Newnham Guides as part of Climate week are holding a coffee evening with a difference. Bring items you are prepared to swap for another item someone else has brought. This could be anything from clothing to toiletries or from unwanted Christmas gifts to books, whatever you no longer need.
The Parker E-Act Academy, Ashby Road, Daventry. NCT’s very popular sale for nearly new maternity and baby wear, toys and equipment, at fabulous prices. A great opportunity to BUY and SELL good quality baby items. Email daventrynct@hotmail.com or call 0844 2436102 for more information or to reserve your sellers pack (a sellers pack contains all the information you need to know about selling, and will be posted to you).
Saturday 9th March Willoughby Jumble Sale 2pm Willoughby Village Hall (rescheduled from January ) 20p entry. Cake and produce stall, refreshments. Jumble can be left from 9.30am on the day.
Saturday 9th & Saturday 16th March NCT Antental Classes Holy Cross Church, Church Walk, Daventry. Informative classes held by our qualified and friendly antenatal teachers. For more information about the classes, email Julie on bookings5m@nct.org.uk or phone 0844 243 6890.
Newnham Village Hall, 2pm - 3.30pm In aid of the renovations of Newnham Village Hall, a Jumble sale will be held in the hall. Entrance 20p, clothes, toys, bric-a-brac, books, cakes and refreshments.
Thursday 28th March Curry Night, Long Buckby Village Garden
Saturday 16th March Jazz Evening Newnham Village Hall, 8pm- 10.30pm
£15 per person to book call Sara 07718318543, Raffle, Name the Bear and wear something Yellow. All proceeds to Marie Curie Cancer Care, organised by Free Spirits Daventry District, Fund Raising Group.
The Dennis Vikes rhythm and reeds quartet will be providing an evening of jazz entertainment in Newnham village hall. Tickets cost £10 each to include nibbles. Bar available. Tickets or more information available from Penny Alexander on 01327 310945.
Saturday 6th April Barn Dance, Braunston
Sunday 17th March The BIGPush for Jago A 5km sponsored buggy push, Cannon Hill Park, Edgbaston, Birmingham, 10am-12.30pm Jago Worrall was 17 months old last March when he almost drowned in a garden pond. He fought to survive but suffered a serious brain injury and has been in hospital ever since. He could now becoming home to his family, but will need an estimated £200,000 of care and ongoing rehabilitation in just the next year to keep him moving forward and give him hope for a good quality of life. All are welcome to sign up for the push (you don’t even need a buggy – there will be enough to take turns!) or please sponsor us via www.justgiving.com/bigpushforjago Every penny will help and will go direct to Jago and his family via the Tree of Hope charity. Contact Bec Kilcullen at beckilcullen@hotmail.com for more information or to sign up for the push. The Big Push is generously sponsored by Wolverson X-Ray www.wolverson.uk.com
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Saturday 23rd March Jumble Sale
The Friends of All Saints’, Braunston are holding a Barn Dance at Braunston School Hall starting at 7.30 p.m. Tickets are £8 each and a supper is included. Bring your own drinks. There is a great local group and caller - “Jack in the Pulpit”. Tickets, that must be purchased in advance, available from Andrew Alsop, - 01788 890826.
Sunday 14th April Flore Open Gardens, Flore, Northamptonshire, NN7 4LQ As part of the Flore Flower Festival, there is an interesting selection of garden structures, incl greenhouses, and gazebos and summerhouses with seating providing opportunities to rest while admiring the gardens containing early flowering perennials, interesting shrubs, and bulbs in pots and border drifts.
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What’s on? Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st April The Annual Dodford Charity Art Exhibition Dodford Village Hall NN7 4SY 10am- 4pm In Aid of SERV (OBN) and St Mary The Virgin Church (Chancel wall repairs), Dodford Entrance fee £1 per person. Exhibition guide 50p Any artists interested in taking part please contact the organisers.
Sunday 21st April Lois Weedon House Open Gardens Weedon Lois, Northamptonshire, NN12 8PJ Large garden with terraces and fine views, lawns, pergola, water garden, mature yew hedges, pond. 2-5.30pm.
Friday 26th to Sunday 28th April Big Bang Camper & Bus Show Santa Pod Raceway Three days of VW fun in the sun with great racing, music and entertainment at the home of European Drag Racing! www.big-bang.co.uk/index.htm Tel: 01234 782828
Sunday 28th April Willoughby Scarecrow Sunday Willoughby is hosting its popular Scarecrow Sunday from 1pm. With free car parking and maps available at the Village Hall and car park, there will be more than 30 scarecrows around the village with table top stalls and refreshments at the Village Hall.
Sunday 21st April Cottesbrooke Hall Gardens Cottesbrooke, Northamptonshire, NN6 8PF Award winning gardens by Geoffrey Jellicoe, Dame Sylvia Crowe, James Alexander Sinclair and Arne Maynard. Formal gardens and terraces surround Queen Anne house with extensive vistas onto the lake and C18 parkland containing many mature trees. Wild and woodland gardens, which are exceptional in Spring.
Friday 26th & Saturday 27th April Badby and District Photo Club Exhibition of Work
LAST THURSDAY of every month Bourton & District Garden Club Village Hall Bourton on Dunsmore. Summertime we visit gardens. More info contact Barbara 01926 632957, Ann 01926 632862 or Carol 01926 632033.
Daventry Town Council Offices, All welcome, from 10.00am – 16.00pm free entry, refreshments available
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Out & about 400 year old country pub & dining New menu available 1st March including our new home stone baked pizzas
Dont forget mum!
Mothers day menu 10th march Tables available between 12pm-1pm or 2pm-3pm
Book now for Easter We’re filling up fast!
All our meats are locally sourced & fresh fish from Brixham All dishes cooked fresh to order
See daily specials on board
The Rose Inn Main Street, Willoughby, CV23 8BH
01788 891180 www.therosecountrypub.co.uk
Opening Times Tuesday to Saturday 11am–3pm / 6pm–11pm Sunday 11am–4pm
Lunch menu £12
2 courses, Tuesday – Saturday
Traditional Sunday Lunch 1 course £10.95 2 courses £14.95 3 courses £18.95
Badby and District Photographic Club will start their new exciting programme in September. All are welcome to our club evenings which are held in Badby Village Hall at 7.45 for an 8.00pm start. We meet on the first and third Wednesdays in the month and would warmly welcome any new members. We have an interesting programme throughout the year with speakers and workshops. Please contact the secretary, Marianne Follett on 01327876370 if you would like any further information or go to our web page www.badbyphotoclub.org.uk
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Golf shop and indoor teaching studio Play Pebble Beach and The Brabazon at Golfzone
Amazing Gc2 Simulator!
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Simulator studio hire for up to 4 people only £20 per hour during March
Selection of ladies and gents clothing ranges to include performance wear from Sunderland and Glenmuir.
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Canal tow path w alks
Location: Grand Union Canal Cost: Free
From Braunston to Sto ke Bruerne, the Grand Union Canal offers beautiful walks through rural Northam ptonshire and Warwickshire. Wi th scenery that hasn’t changed in 200 years and some fan tastic pubs to stop at along the way, the Grand Union Canal offers so much - and it’s totally free! The Canal Museum at Stoke Bruerne gives a fascinating glimpse int past. The museum caf o this waterway’s é sells hot and cold dri nks, sweets, sandwich Stoke Bruerne also off es and cake. ers two historic canal pubs - the Navigation and the Boat Inn. Websites: www.cana lrivertrust.org.uk/can als-and-rivers/grand www.stokebruernec -union-canal analmuseum.org.uk
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Lambing at the Old Dairy farm Location: Up
per Stowe, nr W eedon, Northam Cost: Free entry ptonshire NN7 to farm and shop 4SH s (entry to lambi Throughout Mar ng sheds £2) ch, the Old Dairy
Farm are holdin weekends when g lambing visitors can com e to see the lam born. The lambi bs being ng sheds will be op en Sundays, betwee Saturdays and n 2nd March an d 31st March. Th Dairy Farm also e Old offers a unique selection of shop crafts, a fabulo s and us restaurant & tea room. Website: www. old-dairy-farm-ce ntre.co.uk
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ntry Country Park Easter fun at Dave y, Daventry NN11 2JB Location: Northern Wa Cost: Free (parking £2)
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Bluebells at Badby Woods Location: Badby, Northampton shire Cost: Free
Take a walk in Badby Woods betw een April and June for a breathtaking scene. Beautiful bluebells carpet the woodland floor and the sea of blue on disp lay must be one of the greatest free shows in Northamptonshir e. Badby Woods is part of the Fawsley Estate, and with its lake s, isolated church and Elizabeth an hotel, Fawsley itself offers beau tiful, unspoilt parkland. Websites: www.badby.org.uk www.fawsleyhall.com/country-h ouse
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The Countryman Staverton
The Countryman at Staverton, fine home cooked food, excellent local ales and a warm welcome 7 days a week Mother’s Day — 10th March
Book Now - see our website for details
Easter Weekend — 29th March - 1st April FIXED PRICE MENU £10 for 2 Courses
Available Monday—Saturday Lunch and Weekdays before 7pm
Fabulous Sunday Roasts Served Lunch and Evening subject to availability
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Marie Curie need you! We need to raise £13,000 every hour of every day to carry on our work Marie Curie Nurses work day and night looking after patients who want to be cared for at home at the end of their lives. Marie Curie Cancer Care is dedicated to the care of people with terminal cancer and other illnesses. Through our network of 2,000 Marie Curie nurses, we care for more than 31,000 patients each year but we need to raise over £13,000 every hour of every day to fund our work. Our symbol is the Daffodil, the international symbol of hope. As a spring flower the Daffodil symbolizes emergence from the dark and difficult days of winter
Free Spirits Daventry District Fund Raising Group
Your local Fundraising Group
and gives hope for the future. Most people know us for the Daffodil and one of the ways, among many, that people support our work is through the Great Daffodil Appeal, which runs throughout March each year. It is pretty ‘Great’ actually: around 4 million daffodils are handed out each year and over 25,000 volunteers help run Daffodil collections for us raising over £5 million! There are lots of collections organised throughout Northamptonshire during the month of March and it may not be too late to volunteer an hour or two of your time to help at one of these, please call: 01604 442315 (Mon-Fri 9-5). Alternatively, you can donate to the appeal yourself or request a box of daffodils to place in your office or local shop by visiting: www.mariecurie.org.uk and following links to the “Donate an hour” pages where you will find all the information you need. It costs around £180 to provide a full shift for a nurse to care for a terminally ill patient in their home. Supporting Marie Curie’s Daffodil Appeal means you are helping us fund the equivalent of over £1/4 million hours of Marie Curie nursing time each year.
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If you can’t help with the Daffodil appeal this year there are many other ways you can help us raise the money we need by doing things like, joining a fundraising groups, holding sponsored tea parties or planting bulbs. Check out our website to see ideas and opportunities, www. mariecurie.org.uk.
Marie Curie Cancer Care provides high quality nursing, totally free, to give people with terminal cancer and other illnesses the choice of dying at home, supported by their families.
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DIARY OF EVENTS MARCH 2013
A Real Jewel in Your High Street
Sunday 10th Mother’s Day Lunch £29.50 (Children half price) Sunday 31st Easter Sunday Lunch & Easter Egg Hunt £29.50
By far, the longest established Jewellers in Daventry (formerly on the Market Square)
APRIL 2013
One of the largest independent Jewellers in the Midlands Many stunning silver brands as well as precious gold and diamond designs.
Friday 12th West End Show Stoppers £65 Sunday 21st Wedding Open Day Various Watch brands, Childrens Jewellery, Darlington Crystal & Wentworth Pewter.
MAY 2013
Friday 3rd Murder & Mystery at Fawsley Hall £59 Tuesday 14th Ladies Lunch Club (Fashion) £19.95 Bank Holiday Sunday 26th Wine Tasting Provencale Evening £59
JUNE 2013
Monday 10th Members Summer Evening Sunday 16th Wedding Open Day
JULY 2013
Professional Jewellery Repairs We have our own repairers that work for us several days a week who have over 40 years experience, hence why we have gained an unrivalled reputation for quick turnaround. Stone & diamond replacement Ring sizing Broken chain repairs Valuations
We not only buy your scrap gold for cash but we will offer you another
20% off
Bespoke designs Silversmith services Jewellery polishing & rhodium plating etc
any other gold purchase made at the same time.
Watch Batteries fitted from £4.95 Find us on the High Street – opposite Argos & next to Barclays Bank 61 High Street, Daventry, NN11 4BH Tel: 01327 700060
www.daventryjewellers.co.uk
Friday 5th A Taste of Christmas £25.95 Sunday 21st Wedding Open Day
AUGUST 2013
Monday 26th Jazz BBQ Event £29.50 (Children half price)
FRIDAY SUPPER CLUB
Come and join us on the last Friday of every month for our Friday Supper Club. Enjoy a two course menu for only £19.95 per person.
Limited numbers so call now on
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or email info@fawsleyhall.com
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Spires & Squires
NEWNHAM
When the tower which has a recessed spire on top was considered in need of stregthening the Victorians installed some large cast iron tie rods and anchor plates.
The church of St Michael and All Angels was formerly a chapel of the parent church at Badby both of which were owned by the Abbey of Evesham until the Reformation.
The church still has some box pews in the aisles which were once leased to principal village householders. Also look out for the 15th century brass of Letitia Catesby which for safety is placed above the 18th century pulpit. That of her husband who died in 1467 disappeared in the 17th century.
Two miles south of Daventry
It has a 15th century tower porch open on three sides which is unique in Northamptonshire and very unusual elsewhere. The tower houses six bells and it must have been a cold place for the bell ringers in the days when they stood in the open porch to ring them.
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Taken from ‘Landmarks’ by Derek Blunt. Available from Hunts Bookshop, 27 High Street, Rugby, Waterstones Northampton or online at www.derekfblunt.com.
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FREE BATH BOMB With This Voucher
ALBERT STREET Valid until 30th of April 2013
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The Home of Cakes andThe Infusions Home of Cakes and Infusions
3 Luxury Home-Made Cream Teas for the price of 2 with this voucher valid Monday to Saturday 3pm-4.30pm only, until 30th April 2013
Home Made Scones, Home Made Three Berry Preserve, English Red Tractor Assured Butter, Rodda’s Clotted Cream and your choice from a selection of 13 leaf teas.
Spring offer 2 Lunchtime* Main Courses for £10
Monday – Friday 1st- 22nd March and 15th – 30th April. This voucher to be redeemed with payment. *not available on Fish & Chips
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Fun facts about chocolate
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hocolate comes from the Aztec word ‘xocolatl’, meaning bitter water. Originally it was consumed as a drink made from cacao beans, chillies, achiote and cornmeal. Emperor Montezuma drank 50 golden goblets every day!
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itchcock used chocolate syrup for blood in the famous 45 second shower scene in his movie Psycho.
ver 66 percent of the world’s cacao is produced in Africa. The
US consumes the most chocolate per year, but the Swiss consume the most per capita.
olumbus brought the cocoa bean to Europe, but Cortez first realised its commercial value. With the addition of cane sugar the chocolate drink became very popular, but it wasn’t until 1842 that the first
chocolate bar was produced by Cadbury.
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ne unfortunate Bishop was poisoned by chocolate-addicted parishioners because he tried to ban its consumption during church services. argest and longest records go to Nestle for creating the largest cup of hot chocolate (2,400 litres) in November 2010, and to Mirco Della Vecchia for producing the longest chocolate bar measuring 15.9m a year later.
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phrodisiacal qualities are believed by many to be contained in chocolate.
horntons produced the world’s biggest chocolate bar (six tonnes of it!) in October 2011 to celebrate its 100th birthday.
nergy-seeking Napoleon always carried chocolate with him to use as a pick-me-up whenever he needed a boost.
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What s the name of the 8th hole at Whitefields Golf Club? A Badgers Den B Walters Den C Foxs Den Send your answers to: By e mail to takepart@ villageemporium.co.uk - and pop your answer in the subject box or by post The Village Emporium, Unit 7, Dunchurch Trading Estate, London Road, Rugby CV23 9LN Prize draw will take place on April 8th and winner will be notified on April 9th.
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Eat seasonally What to eat now – The Village Emporium style! Spring is finally on its way with bulbs poking their heads above ground and the birds singing.
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So we can leave the comfort foods behind and begin to look forward to crunchy, fresh salads.
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Why eat seasonally?
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There are a number of good reasons to eat more local, seasonal food: • reduce the energy needed to grow and transport the food we eat • avoid paying a premium for food that is scarcer or has travelled a long way • reconnect with nature’s cycles and the passing of time • seasonal food is fresher and so tends to be tastier and more nutritious • supports your local farmers markets, farm shop, and local butcher for purchases and local cafes, pubs and tea shops who are working to the same goals as us.... Love your local.
Cauliflower Royal jersey Bananas Kiwi
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Cockles Crab
Local Radishes
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Chives Dill
Sorrel Lamb
Wood pigeon
Prawns
Grow your own seasonally
There is nothing more satisfying than nurturing a tiny seed into a full grown vegetable or salad to put on your plate!! Even if you don’t have a garden or allotment, try a few pots on a patio or balcony, or even herbs on the windowsill. And you can look forward to saving money later in the season. Here’s a few ideas on what to plant now March sow the following in well prepared seed beds: beetroot, broad beans, leeks ,lettuce, radishes and parsnips. April sow: peas, broccoli, cabbage, brussels, spinach, rocket And plant out onion and shallot sets and asparagus.
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Recipe provided by Darren Hill @ The Countryman, Staverton www.thecountrymanstaverton.co.uk floured surface and kneed gently until smooth. Roll out into a small circle and chill for 30 minutes. Roll chilled pastry out into a large circle approximately 2mm thick and line an 8 inch tart ring. Line pastry case with foil and fill with baking beans. Bake on middle shelf for 20 minutes at 160˚C until cooked and golden. Remove foil and beans. Trim edges of pastry to tart tin.
Rhubarb & Custard Tart
Shopping List Pastry Filling 80g Butter 200g Fresh Rhubarb 60g Caster Sugar 1/2pt Double Cream 1 Large beaten Egg 4 Egg Yolks 165g Plain Flour 100g Sugar Pinch of Salt 1 Vanilla Pod - split & deseeded Wash & trim rhubarb, cut into 2cm lengths. Blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes and then cool under running cold tap and drain. Tip - to keep your rhubarb pink, add a dash of grenadine to the water. Pastry Beat butter & sugar until smooth and creamy. With mixer on slow, incorporate beaten egg. Then add flour in 3 or 4 stages, still with the mixer on slow. When mixture comes together as crumbly dough stop the machine. Gather dough together, turn out onto
Filling Fill pastry case with rhubarb pieces, all standing on end like pillars. To make the custard, warm cream with the vanilla pod and seeds. Meanwhile cream egg yolks and sugar together. Pour warmed cream over egg mixture, whisking all the time. Pour custard through sieve to remove any cooked pieces of egg and the vanilla pod. Then pour the custard into the tart up to the level of the rhubarb. Bake in the middle of the oven at 120˚C until custard mix reaches 70˚C, this will take approximately 20-30 minutes depending on your oven. Check with a temperature probe. If you do not have a probe, the custard needs to wobble but not be runny in the centre. Cool and serve with fresh berries and lemon mascarpone. Delicious.
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Football for charity Football for community Football for causes When Terry O’Neill organised his first charity football match in 2008, he couldn’t have dreamed that four years later he would be working full time, meeting footballing legends and aiming to raise more than £100,000 in 2013. So far, Football for Charity (Football FC) has raised more than £90,000 and helped 24 national and local charities and causes. From supporting Daventry Mind and the Naomi Tate Memorial Fund to assisting local families finding it difficult to pay hospital fees or travelling to and from hospital, Terry and his team of family, friends and volunteers are dedicated to raising money through the power of sport. Events have drawn people to Daventry from miles around, with various charity ‘Legends’ matches against famous Liverpool, Manchester United, Aston Villa and Ireland footballers from years gone by. This year, Tottenham Legends XI will be coming to Northampton on Sunday May 12th in a game that will herald the beginning of a relationship between Football FC and Northampton Town FC. April 12th will see Daventry Town FC hosting the M1 Soap Star Charity Match, stars from music and television, including Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks, Waterloo Road and The Risk. Other events include race nights and golfing challenges, plus ongoing memorabilia auctions on the website.
Get involved! There are lots of ways to support Football for Charity. Volunteer stewards and parking attendants are always needed for charity matches, and of course, coming along to a fundraising event will not
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only help raise money but also add to the already fantastic atmosphere the Legends matches are renowned for. Sponsorship is also vital to the success of Football FC’s events, ranging from sponsoring the match itself to the local players’ shirts, plus advertising in the matchday programme. Call Terry on 07445 865420, email terry@footballforcharity. com or visit www.footballforcharity.com Please, lend your support, meet some footballing legends and have a great time! Win two tickets to the Tottenham Hotspurs match on May 12th. When was the last time Tottenham won the FA Cup? A 1982 B 2003 C 1991 Send your answers to: By e mail to takepart@ villageemporium.co.uk - and pop your answer in the subject box or by post The Village Emporium, Unit 7, Dunchurch Trading Estate, London Road, Rugby CV23 9LN Prize draw will take place on April 8th and winner will be notified on April 9th.
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With more than 20 years’ experience, Tree of Life Therapy’s Rosanna Price is one of Northamptonshire’s most experienced therapists. She has a reputation for excellent professional skills, combined with kindness. The Village Emporium decided to find out a little more about Rosanna and the work she does... What is Zero Balancing?
“Zero Balancing is a hands-on therapy that doesn’t require the client to undress. Because it’s non-invasive, comfortable and supportive, Zero Balancing works well with people dealing with longterm physical or emotional trauma, as well as life challenges like redundancy or divorce. It enables you to feel more connected to who you are at your core, which in turn, helps you navigate through life in a healthier, more positive manner.”
What sort of clients do you tend to attract? “I have all kinds of people who ask for my help, but I would say that the majority of them want to be treated as a human being rather than as a symptom walking through the door. The idea of therapy can be quite daunting, so I ensure that my clients are given kindness, support, understanding and most of all, time. It is so important to take a person’s needs, worries and condition seriously and treat them as a whole. Sometimes, just to have someone who understands and is ready to listen can make a huge difference to a person’s wellbeing.”
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What would you say to people put off Acupuncture because of the needles? “Before I had acupuncture, I used to be terrified of them myself! The needles are incredibly thin, and any sensation only lasts a few seconds. In 23 years I’ve only had two people decide they couldn’t deal with needles, and the benefits you’ll feel are worth any trepidation you may have.”
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Pat Mounteney BSc PT MCSP Chartered Physiotherapist Daventry Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic
Treatment for back/neck pain, tendonitis, bursitis, sprains / strains, arthritis postural problems. Treatment may include manual therapy, electrotherapy, acupuncture and exercise. Registered with all Health Insurance Companies
Tel: 01327 872149 Mob: 07811 440678 Do you need help with any of the following? Smoking Cessation Confidence Issues Weight Control
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Whether your problems are caused by poor posture, gardening, DIY or a sporting injury, our treatment approach can provide effective relief from daily aches and pains and help to improve more persistent long-term problems. If you have any questions about how we can help or you would like to make an appointment please contact us at: www.sollushealthcare.co.uk info@sollushealthcare.co.uk 07515014308 or 01327-844059
You can find us at: The Willow Tree Clinic, Braybrooke House, 4 Spencer Parade, Northampton, NN1 5AA Contented Soles Therapy Centre, 5 Prince William Walk, Daventry, NN11 4AB
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For all your chiropody needs plus exciting new therapies Can’t wear sandals?... embarrassed by ugly toe nails?? We can now restore your toe nails partially or completely using elastic gel material that acts and looks just like your other toe nails. – The artificial nail feels completely natural. The artificial nail grows out with the natural nail and can be re-filled as necessary. Make the most of your feet this summer, have toes to be proud of…!
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Is a gentle, hands on approach that works in tune with your body to correct mis-aligned joints, so the feet can work as nature intended. Mis-aligned joints cause the body to compensate, which causes pain in the feet and legs. By re-aligning the joints, foot mobilisation successfully treats the cause of the pain, allowing you to walk, skip and run through life more comfortably. Sports people can gain from correct alignment in terms of comfort and improved results. Foot mobilisation can help prevent slips, trips and falls in seniors. If you want optimal performance and comfort
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A nanny offers ultimate flexibility in childcare and may be more affordable than you think.
Have you considered a nanny? Your Nanna Nanny will be a childcare professional with recognised qualifications or at least 2 years full-time experience. Every nanny has been personally interviewed, at least 2 references checked, DBS (CRB) checked and holds a current paediatric first aid certificate. • Hiring a nanny can be more affordable than using a nursery, especially for more than one child.
• Your child benefits from continuity of care by a caring professional in your own home. • You decide the hours you need. • You have a say over your child’s routine. • Your Nanna nanny is able to look after your children even if they are unwell. • Tax savings could be available through the childcare voucher scheme.
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Why? Jago Worrall was 17 months old last March when he almost drowned in a garden pond. He fought to survive but suffered a serious brain injury and has been in hospital ever since. He could now be coming home to his family, but will need an estimated £200,000 of care and ongoing rehabilitation in just the next year to keep him moving forward and give him hope for a good quality of life. What is it? A group of mums and children doing a 5km sponsored buggy push When? 10am-12.30pm on Sunday 17th March 2013 Where? Cannon Hill Park, Edgbaston, Birmingham How can you help? All are welcome to sign up for the push (you don’t even need a buggy – there will be enough to take turns!) or please sponsor us via www.justgiving.com/bigpushforjago Every penny will help and will go direct to Jago and his family via the Tree of Hope charity. Contact Bec Kilcullen at beckilcullen@hotmail.com for more information or to sign up for the push.
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Crispie Nests
2oz butter 1 packet marshmallows 4oz Rice Krispies Paper cases Melt the butter and marshmallows slowly in a large pan. When melted and mixed stir in the Krispies and coat them completely in the marshmallow mix. Divide between the cases and press slightly together. Make a hollow in the centre with the back of a spoon. Leave until cold and then fill the centre with mini eggs.
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Come and see me at Rugby Farmers Market 28th March & 25th April Birthday, Christening, Celebration and Wedding cakes to order Plus party cup cakes and any other baking requirements. Supplier of gluten free baking
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Protect your pet Use National Pet Month as a reminder to make sure your animals are properly vaccinated This year’s National Pet Month runs from 1 April to 6 May. The campaign aims to tell people about the benefits of having a pet and create awareness of how we should care for them. It also highlights the role and value of working companion animals, such as guide dogs. There will be pet-themed events all over the country during the month, including open days, fundraising events, shows and fun competitions. Last year’s campaign raised around £12,000 for local charities. You can find out what’s happening near you at www. nationalpetmonth.org.uk. A free pack for event organisers and lots of useful tips are also available from the website. Of course, one of the main ways we can keep our furry friends healthy and happy is by getting them regularly vaccinated against infectious diseases. For the first few weeks of their lives, puppies and kittens will be protected from infections by their mother’s milk, as long as she has been regularly vaccinated. However, after this time they will need regular vaccinations. Puppies are normally vaccinated at eight and 10 weeks, and kittens at nine and 12 weeks, with an initial course of two injections. They will then need to be given a booster 12 months after their first vaccination, and regularly throughout their lives.
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Older pets may need additional vaccinations as their immunity can decline. Here are the main diseases that pets are routinely vaccinated against: Dogs – canine parvovirus, canine distemper virus, leptospirosis and infectious canine hepatitis. Dogs may need a kennel cough vaccine if they will be spending some time in kennels. This protects against parainfluenza virus and bordetella bronchiseptica. If you are taking your dog abroad, they may also need to be vaccinated against rabies. Cats – feline infectious enteritis, feline herpes virus, feline calicivirus and feline leukaemia virus (if they are at risk). Rabbits – myxomatosis and rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD). Many of these diseases are now thankfully very rare, but if an animal does catch one, they can be difficult and expensive to cure, or even fatal. Some can also be transmitted to humans. Your vet will give you a card to record when vaccinations are given. They should also remind you when boosters are due. Going to the vet on a regular basis, also means that they can keep an eye on your pet’s general health and spot any potential problems early on. Remember – prevention is better than cure!
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New family law drop in clinic on a Wednesday at our Daventry office for more information please call
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Foundry House 53A High Street Daventry NN11 4BQ
Offices in Northampton & Daventry We also deal with conveyancing, wills and probate, civil litigation & lasting powers of attorney.
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.
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A sweet and delicious treat for any occasion! Vintage Style Pick and Mix Stalls and Carts for hire, a sweet and delicious treat for any occasion! To enquire about booking one of our Vintage Stalls for your event please contact us on telephone 07722 404 403 or e-mail info@VintageSweetStalls.com facebook.com/vintagesweetstalls
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Daventry Ukulele Society For a social club with a difference.. . come and meet DukesUkes
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This is the club for you if you’ve ever thought you’d like to play the ukulele! We cater for complete novices right through to improvers and “cleverclogs! Age is no barrier - we welcome anyone from 18 to 80 (or even older!) If you have never played before, come along and join in. Don’t worry if you don’t own an instrument we always have spare ukes available. Our aim is to have fun and enjoy this easy-to-play instrument. It’s so easy to start, you can learn to play a song on the first night! We meet on a Tuesday evening in the Daventry area.
If you would like to get in touch to find out more about DukesUkes, please ring Barry Nash on
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Lording it over the manor The Middle Ages were dark times. The Lords lived like lords. The peasants were - well peasants. Then along came the industrial revolution and everything changed. The feudal and agricultural society turned into our modern, celebrity obsessed, town and city-oriented culture. And life moved on. At least, that is what many people commonly think. Fortunately, those of us who live in the parts of the country served by the Village Emporium know better. The heart of the feudal system was the Manor and Manor House - many of which still stand and remain, or are commemorated in the names of our pretty villages and modern housing estates. What we often forget is that the Manor was often the first layer of law in the country, with around 20,000 recorded in the Domesday Book. Most manors dealt with purely civil matters - tenancy agreements, contract disputes and so on. But the more important manors had no Sheriff, and so had criminal responsibilities. This meant they could try by jury, and punish, all crimes committed within the jurisdiction. This could include capital punishment the “RIGHT OF GALLOWS”. The local Lord presided over these courts as judge - and not (as commonly thought) judge AND jury. The jury was made up of freehold tenants within the boundary of the manor. But the Lord could set any punishment, so if he (or she) disagreed with a guilty verdict the punishment could be set very low. Or, of course, very high if he really disliked the culprit.
The operation of these courts required certain numbers of freehold tenants to be present, so most manorial courts have died out, but 40 still exist today, including in Warwick, Alcester, and Henleyin-Arden. They are still very much a part of the modern landscape. Although the manorial courts, often the manorial lands - and even sometimes the original manor houses - no longer exist, the people who were Lords of the Manor are still very real. They may no longer have the right to hang residents. They may no longer have the right to mine for tin or other useful stone or metals under your garden. They may no longer have the right to control local common land. But they are still able to be called the LORD OF THE MANOR and are often local people with a deep commitment to the welfare of the community and are involved in a lot of charitable ‘good works’. A local company, The Liberty Hundred, is ensuring that these ancient Lordship Titles are not forgotten. Where they have been lost to history, they are reviving their use, and they are encouraging current Lords of the Manor to remember their central role in making good things happen in the places where they live. The Liberty Hundred can be found on the web at http://www.liberty100.co.uk if you want to find out more. Go on - you know you want to …...
What will surprise most readers is that these courts haven’t disappeared completely! In fact their criminal jurisdiction was only abolished as recently as 1977! The one exception is the court for the Manor of Laxton in Nottinghamshire, which still has responsibility for criminal activities relating to the open field system of farming which they still use.
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Spring cleaning The chimney, the drive, the oven: We couldn’t do without them, but many of us do try and get away without cleaning them! So why not call in a professional and save yourself some blood, sweat and tears! A chimney that serves an open fire should be swept annually to keep the fire burning efficiently and safely, and for around £40 it can be done quickly and competently by a trained professional. During a sweep, which takes around 45 minutes, brushes inserted into the flue dislodge soot deposits which are removed by vacuuming. Most chimney sweeps will also inspect your chimney from the roof for potential problems. Soot deposits can build up and obstruct the chimney, making the fireplace inefficient and potentially unsafe. Flammable creosote, found in soot, can also ignite and cause the chimney to catch fire. Members of The National Association of Chimney Sweeps are fully qualified and experienced, have full public liability insurance and issue certificates on completion of their work. The Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps trains, assesses and monitors its members to ensure that customers receive the best service. Cleaning your own oven is hard work, time consuming and dirty, but if you choose a professional instead, you’ll get a trained individual who can generally do a much better job in a fraction of the time!
A typical clean takes 1 to 1.5 hours which will include the racks, shelves and pans as well as the interior and outside of the oven. It costs around £50, but do check exactly what is included in the price as many companies charge extra for items like grill pans. Members of The Association of Approved Oven Cleaners have completed training in Health and Safety and employment law, and do not use caustic or toxic products within your home. Weeds, moss and dirt are all too common additions to driveways and patios once they have been laid for a while. DIY jet washing can remove them but it is a messy, dirty job and can leave behind zebra striping and unsightly lines. A professional drive cleaning company will eliminate that problem by blasting the surface with high pressure water from rotary head cleaning equipment. The process removes weeds, surface grime, moss and algae and restores colour to once dull slabs and tiles. The job is finished by re-sanding the joints and a sealant can also be applied which will protect the surface and discourage weeds from re-growing. Cost depends on size and it is always a good idea to get more than one quote and to ask for references if available.
So, spring into action and get those problem areas spruced up and gleaming!
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A roof over your head With many years experience Billy Christopher knows a lot about roofing and in particular Single Ply flat roofing as he has specialised in this area of roofing for the past 12 years. Single Ply roofing has been around for the past 40 years and is a great product for the domestic market. Many commercial buildings like Tesco and Asda supermarkets and other large modern buildings have single ply roofing and the finish on them can be made to look stunning compared with traditional felt.
has had to be replaced as yet ( a felt roof typically has a life span of 8 to 10 years ), its low maintenance and can be installed with specialist insulation board saving on heating costs. Roof lights can be installed to add extra light to a home or new extension and many people have opted to replace their conservatory glass roof with Single Ply System to both stabilise temperature and make the room a more usable part of the home. As you can see the benefits are many when comparing to traditional felt roofs. Billy is fully approved for fitting these membranes and offers a free quotation service giving you complete piece of mind he is the right man for the job. References from past customers are available. Contact Billy on 07867 784902 or 01788 570591.
Before With his vast knowledge and experience Billy is able to advise both commercial and domestic customers on their best way forward with their particular roof, whether it be a porch, balcony, garage, conservatory or extension. With all his customers delighted with both his work ethics, pricing and end result it is little wonder that they are first to recommend him to family and friends.
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The armchair gardener SPRING SOWING “So glad you gave up with the gym love, your resolutions never last!” “Well, with this new allotment of ours, I simply haven’t got time for exercise any longer.” I reply reluctantly from the hall, whilst bent double wrestling with my clay soiled boots. In 1887 the allotment act obliged local authorities to provide allotments where there is sufficient demand for growing space and luckily for me the allotments were sighted within convenient distance of the pub, and of course, home. I am further consoled in the knowledge that with food demand set to double over the next 50 years, I am not only making a contribution to quell world food poverty but also save a few pounds on the weekly shopping bill. All those unnecessary trips to the supermarket for half a pound of carrots won’t be needed if we ever start reaping the benefits. I gently unlatch the allotment gate without disturbing any of the seasoned allotmenteers toiling with their soil. One wrong slip of the hoe could mean curtains for half a dozen broad bean shoots at this time of year. There it is, our patch, apparently untouched for the last fifteen years and still looking relatively similar, more akin with a tree nursery.
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All the careless offers of help have long since dispersed to other plots, but advice is cheap here and comes in a plentiful supply. For the princely sum of £22 a year, we have acquired 10 rods. Plots are traditionally measured in rods, an old Anglo Saxon unit! So called because it was the length of the rod used to control a team of oxen, which is 5.5 yards (5.03) metres. So far, the third I prepared over the winter has plenty of organic matter incorporated within it, and I left the soil weeded and turned over in big lumps for those frosts and bad weather we had at the beginning of the year to break it up into a fine tilth.It really helps with raking out when preparing a seed bed for spring sowing come March and April. Today I’m sowing parsnips, I only wish the seed company would half the price of seed for a reduced quantity, there’s enough in this packet for half the Midlands. You need to keep the faith with parsnips, they are slow to germinate but well worth the effort, especially when you are still eating them well into winter. That’s enough for now, I’m all in, time for a pint. Will Hewitt, Landscape Architect Designer whewitt15@yahoo.co.uk 07934 440949
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Recruitment that puts people first “We are passionate about finding the right person for the right job”, says Joanne Clarke. It was this passion that led Jo to team up with Wayne Morris to form Morris Clarke Recruitment just 13 months ago. And Jo and Wayne’s down to earth, honest approach has meant business has rocketed. Jo and Wayne are highly experienced recruitment professionals who became disillusioned with the impersonal, target driven approach of many large agencies. “We felt there was a different way”, explains Jo. “We take time to understand our clients and their business. We want to find the RIGHT person for each vacancy, not just any person because we want that client to come back to us time and again. We will only promise what we know we can deliver.” And it’s obvious that this approach works as they both have several clients who have been with them for over 10 years.
Getting to know candidates Wayne and Jo take the same care with candidates too. “We understand that finding a job is a big thing so we get to know our candidates, usually through meeting them in person or if that’s not possible then we will talk at length over the phone,” says Wayne. “We are available out of hours, even at weekends and we’ll happily come out to meet candidates. And if we can’t help we will say so, perhaps recommending other options such as further training.” Morris Clarke has just moved to new offices at Broad March in Daventry. It means they can offer training facilities or interview rooms if clients want to go off-site. So why not give Jo or Wayne a ring and pop in for a coffee. Morris Clarke Recruitment Tel 01327 706596 www.morrisclarke.co.uk
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A FEW YEARS AGO... A few years ago, using the Internet to market a small business meant to create a presence online with a simple, informational website. Then came the demands of search engine optimisation to ensure Google and Yahoo searches yielded top-ranked results for your company. Was your business’s website full of the key search terms that would bring it to the attention of customers? Today, social media is transforming the small-business marketing landscape. Social media are Web- or mobile-based tools for sharing and discussing information. Businesses can tap into powerful networking sites and other social media to drive customers to their shops or companies. But before any business dives into the world of social media, I urge you to think about these top social media facts to ensure a successful campaign:1. Social media is not about posting what you had for breakfast. 2. Social media is not your super hero. If your marketing is weak, your customer service is sloppy, then social media will have the opposite effect. 3. Social media does NOT replace traditional marketing methods. It’s still important to produce leaflets, advertise in magazines, email marketing, press releases etc. 4. Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Start with one platform and build from there. 5. Consider how much time it will take to implement an effective social media strategy (min of 1hr a day) 6. If you have staff, then ensure you get staff buy in!
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