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Cycling for Heroes Loft Insulation
Life in the slow lane For a quintessentially british experience
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A Step forward Q How to have the perfect barbeque Ideas for BBQ heaven. I Contain that garden O Armchair Gardener D Eat seasonally Recipes using seasonal produce.
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8 I love facebook q RFK – 1st for customer service Sweet Stalls n Vintage A sweet and delicious treat for all occasions.
Coffee cup trivia bAM Relax and sharpen the pencil!
March winners 4 ball at Whitefields GC – Claire Knott Tickets to Tottenham Hotspurs Football for Charity match – Richard Owen
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On the road DAVENTRY MOTORCYCLE FESTIVAL 2013
18th May 2013
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Cycling for Heroes On May 30th 2013, at least 100 cyclists will be making their way down to Blackheath Common in London over 3 days, covering approximately 200 miles. On the 4th day the main Help for Heroes Bike Ride will be arriving from Paris into Blackheath Common, where we will then be cycling as a whole unit for the last 10 miles through the streets of London to lay a wreath at the Cenotaph before reaching Horse Guards Parade.
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It is a platform that has been instrumental in the success of both businesses that I have built. I have a personal Facebook profile, which I stay connected with friends, family and business acquaintances, but I also have several business pages. I enjoy developing these pages and watching them grow. They have tremendous business potential. If you don’t already have a business page, you should. Once you have it set up, there are several things you can do to maximize your results:
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Every day we have the opportunity to use Facebook to market ourselves, our business, and our pages. Take advantage of this. Every post is a little commercial for your business, so post regularly. If you don’t, your page will be “Out of sight, out of mind”...Facebook posts are best when short and powerful. Post pictures, links, articles relating to your business, or any interesting events or activity your business is involved in...
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When people comment on my pages, I respond. How? I answer any question they ask, thank them for popping in, or at a minimum, click like on their comment. I want them to engage in further conversation. None of us likes to be ignored, so respond to those that took the time, and keep the conversation going...
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want to simply change their work surfaces and doors or invest in a bespoke, in-frame, hand built kitchen, the attention to detail and high level of service remains the same. Using the latest technology, the designer will plan a kitchen to the client’s exact specification – which means that changes can be easily incorporated whenever the client wants to make changes. The design process is truly collaborative! The team will then liaise with other contractors to ensure a fast, efficient and hassle-free installation.
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The showroom displays a range of classic and contemporary kitchen furniture and appliances from leading British and European Manufacturers such as Siemens and Neff. Neff has recognised the success of RFK by making it a Five Star Master Partner – a significant endorsement within the industry. With a wide range of work surfaces, flooring and lighting solutions, RFK believes it has the best choice available for anyone considering updating and remodelling their kitchen. So if you are thinking about updating your kitchen, why not visit them at Unit 7, Cottage Leap Rugby, CV21 3XP. Alternatively take a virtual walk around their showroom online at www. rugbyfittedkitchens.co.uk or call for more information on 01788 547647.
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Finally loose, fire-retardant insulation material should be blown into loft areas that are hard to access. A professional should be hired for this job which takes no more than a few hours.
Rigid insulation boards can be laid in lofts used for storage. Laid on top of mineral wool, wooden boarding is then fitted on top of the insulation boards. Alternatively, floor boarding pre-bonded with insulation board is available.
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Life in the slow lane... I think we’ll all agree that the first part of 2013 has been a total washout. Or, should we say, a complete ‘snow-out’. Yet British Summer Time has arrived and with it comes the hope that the sun will start shining and we’ll finally get into double figures. There is, for the more cynical of us, the temptation to escape England and search for warmer climes, but holidaying at home has its benefits. No passport required, no vaccinations, no waiting around in airport departure lounges, no jetlag... and you don’t have to travel for hours to enjoy a tranquil peace of paradise! For a quintessentially British holiday, a ‘voyage’ along the Grand Union or Oxford canals is a must. Forget traffic jams and rushing around at a hundred miles an hour; the speed limit is 4mph and it can take a full day to get from one pub to the next! A canal holiday is truly a unique experience, allowing you to leave the pressures of everyday life behind and slow down as you leisurely travel from town to town. With enough time you can easily reach Stratford, Birmingham or further afield. You could even take a circular route to visit as many cities, towns and villages as you can. But the real appeal of hiring a boat is that you can travel just a couple of miles a day and still have an amazing holiday. Puttering down
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the canal, taking in the local countryside, navigating locks and tunnels… they can all work up a thirst! Luckily, we have a wealth of towns and villages with great pubs, restaurants, cafés and tea rooms either directly on the towpath or only a few minutes’ walk from the Grand Union or Oxford canals... you can literally step off the boat and walk into the beer garden! And for those of you who are used to the lap of luxury, you no longer have to ‘rough it’! Most modern canal boats come with running water, sanitation facilities, heating and televisions! So the next time you automatically think of an overseas holiday, stop for a moment and consider a slower pace of life... Union Canal Carriers Ltd in Braunston offers weekly narrow boat hire, as well as a day boat for as little as £115. Call 01788 891950 to find out more. Taking place over the May Bank Holiday, the Crick Boat Show appeals to both boating enthusiasts and local families and is being opened by Countryfile’s Julia Bradbury.
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A canal holiday can be enjoyed by all ages and offers something of interest to everyone. Your boat becomes your home and the canals offer you freedom, adventure and relaxation.
Situated in the midst of rural Northamptonshire our boat yard at Braunston is at the heart of the canal network. With the junction of the Grand Union and Oxford Canals minutes away we can offer wonderful views on the Warwickshire countryside - its an exciting place to start a holiday or a day out.
We are proud of our fleet and you are welcome to visit at any time but please phone first to make sure the craft you wish to view will be available.
We have 15 hire boats sleeping 2-12 people and a very popular 12 seater day boat so if you wish to cruise the Warwick Ring or pootle down to a pub for Sunday lunch the choice is yours. Union Canal Carriers Ltd, Braunston Pump House, Dark Lane, Braunston, Northants NN11 7HJ Email bo@unioncanalcarriers.co.uk
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Bottle it…or not The average Brit knocks back around 33 litres of bottled water per year! The UK bottled water industry is worth over £1.5bn per annum. Most consumers say they drink it because it tastes better and they believe it to be purer than tap water. However, this is not necessarily the case. Though both mineral and spring water are bottled fresh at their underground source, bottled table water may well be nothing more than filtered tap water - and some spring water is treated before bottling. Water from UK taps is the most stringently tested in the world and is quite possibly safer to drink than bottled water which can easily become contaminated, but the presence of chemicals can make the taste unpalatable. Fitting a filter to the water supply solves this problem. Water filters vary according to the amount and type of contaminants they remove, but a popular choice is an under sink unit which will remove a wide selection of chemicals. Costing anything from £100-£250, cartridges need replacing every six months and cost around £15-25. A cheaper, but less effective alternative is a jug filter priced at around £40. You might want to consider that tonnes of plastic are used each year in the manufacture of water bottles. So consider fitting a filter, and if you really prefer bottled, remember to recycle.
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A sweet and delicious treat for all occasions! I’m at that age where every summer is filled with friends’ weddings. Before long, no matter how much fun you have, they blend into one. Yet there are some moments that will stay in my memory forever; the emotional speech that left absolutely everyone in tears, the amazing band that had the entire venue up and dancing, and the delighted squeals of every man, woman and child as they tucked into their little bag of old fashioned Pick ‘N’ Mix favours.
It’s amazing how something as simple as a bag of sweets can magically transport you back to your childhood. Cola bottles, flying saucers, rhubarb & custard, love hearts and sugar mice... those retro favourites will bring fun and nostalgia to any event. Based in Daventry, Vintage Sweet Stalls takes this notion that little bit further. Not only will you enjoy a wide selection of old fashioned Pick ‘N’ Mix sweets, but they will be displayed on a traditional handcrafted wooden sweet cart or stall. Loaded with enough delicious sweets and candies to delight young and old, a Vintage Sweet Stall will add a burst of colour and a massive dollop of fun to all occasions, including wedding receptions, prom nights, birthday celebrations, garden parties... even corporate events!
And if the prospect of hundreds of delicious retro and old fashioned sweets isn’t enough, Vintage Sweet Stalls is currently offering a fantastic £70 discount on all events booked during 2013!* This includes the hire of a traditional cart or stall, up to 12 sweet varieties – enough for approximately 150 guests – and Pick ‘N’ Mix jars, scoops and bags. Free delivery and set-up is available for the first 30 miles and your cart or stall will be left with you for the duration of the event. Plus any leftover sweets are yours! Please call Vintage Sweet Stalls on 07722 404403 or email info@vintagesweetstalls. com for more information.
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For a mother, a child’s wedding is a momentous occasion, a day that you will certainly want to look your best. Here are some aspects to consider when choosing your outfit fabric of the correct weight. Avoid materials that crease easily as this will look unsightly on photographs. Outfits that include jackets can give the impression of two outfits once the jacket is removed. Whilst it is certainly true that outfits for mothers have become more fashionable recently, most still feel that an elegant and sophisticated look is appropriate. Many mothers go shopping for their outfit with the bride; this can be an enjoyable occasion and ensure that choices meet with approval. It may also be wise to discuss outfits with the mother of your future daughter or son in law to avoid the embarrassment of wearing something similar.
Hats One of the traditional ways for mothers to mark the importance of their child’s wedding is to wear a hat. Suggestions to aid your selection include: a) Always take your outfit when going to the hat shop or milliner, to ensure that the overall image looks stunning.
Colour Find out what colour the bridesmaids dresses are and try to choose an outfit in a complimentary colour. Most believe that the mother of the bride or groom should not wear white or ivory, these being the bride’s perogative. Many also frown on black seeing it as a mourning colour and red, believing it to be too bold. The colour should of course flatter your skin tone.
Style Choose a style that flatters and is also comfortable. Most wedding celebrations are now lengthy affairs, so you will not want to wear something that feels too constricting, or that you are constantly fiddling with. If an off the peg outfit does not fit perfectly, consider getting it altered. Think about the weather, so that you can choose an outfit in a
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b) Tall ladies can wear almost any style, including statement pieces. c) An upturned brim is a flattering shape for shorter ladies as this will elongate the figure, d) If wearing a fascinator, wash your hair the day before and do not use conditioner. This will make the hair less silky and improve the grip of the fascinator. Other accessories such as shoes, handbags and jewellery should also be chosen carefully. You may want to choose your shoes and bag in co-ordinating colours rather than the exact shade of your outfit, to break up the effect. You should also decide how you will place a corsage on your outfit, or whether it may be preferable to opt for flowers on your handbag or wrist.
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Step forward... UK Volunteers week takes place between 1st – 7th June. It celebrates the fantastic contribution that millions of volunteers make across the UK. The week plays a huge part in raising the profile of volunteers who regularly contribute to society, while inspiring others to volunteer too. Organisations hold events and activities to highlight their volunteers and the volunteering that they do. Every year, over 20 million people in the UK volunteer, donating more than 100 million hours to their communities every week. It has been estimated that the economic value of this activity is worth in excess of £40 billion to our economy. Volunteering can take on many forms. Most of us will be familiar with people shaking tins on the High Street and those working in charity shops, but there are many more types of voluntary roles including:- room guides at National Trust properties, some lock keepers, conservation workers, Guide and Scout leaders, advice workers, voluntary bread makers at a heritage mill, counsellors answering telephone calls, those carrying out administrative work for charities, animal fosterers, and those who help organise and marshall at sports events. The volunteer Gamesmakers at last year’s Olympics certainly received a higher profile than most sporting volunteers, but most volunteers are happy to remain unsung heroes.
set period of time, a one off ‘few hours’, or an annual commitment at an event. Many people volunteer because they want to give something back to the community or make a difference to the people around them. For others it provides an opportunity to develop new skills or build on existing experience and knowledge. Volunteering can also be a great way to gain new friendships. Most find volunteering challenging, but rewarding. Many employees and educational establishments look favourably on voluntary work too, so you can be helping yourself as well as assisting others when you volunteer. Some enlightened employers also give staff ‘time off’ to take part in approved voluntary activities. To find out how to get involved, contact your preferred charity or not for profit organisation, or go to the Volunteering England website at: www.volunteering.org.uk
It’s likely that however old you are (as long as you are over 18), and whatever skills and availability you have, you could voluntarily contribute in some form to the myriad of charitable and not for profit organisations that exist in the UK. These cover all manner of causes and all areas of life. Volunteering could be a regular weekly commitment for a
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Ideas for BBQ heaven
Home made honey and mustard marinade 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons clear honey 1 tablespoon soy sauce Mix all the ingredients together until they form a runny paste. Score the chicken or chops and place to soak in the marinade in a covered bowl for at least 30 minutes.
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There’s no better excuse than a barbecue to spruce Why not light the barbecue before your guests up your outdoor areas. Invest in some new garden arrive and throw on some rosemary or bay leaves? furniture, or if that’s not in the budget, brighten up The resulting aroma will create a lovely welcoming what you do have with new cushion covers - the touch. Want the best barbecue taste ever? Take a more summery, the better. Covey Garden tip from the professionals and throw some Centre, Chapel Brampton have some flavoured woodchips on your coals. TOP TIP: great new furniture and accessories. Choose from flavours such as Apple, marinades containing On the day of your barbecue, Hickory and Whiskey Oak. salt, or lemon/lime juice why not hang up some bunting shouldn’t be left on for or fairy lights to add some party Meat in the middle longer than two hours or atmosphere to your space? There’s an art to cooking meat – take they will toughen the Sitting round a fire is the perfect it slowly. Most barbecues fail because flesh. way to wind up your barbeque. Fire the meat is put on too soon. Wait till your baskets and fire pits are a great, safe coals are smoldering red or you’ll end up way to have a fire. And don’t forget the with burgers that are charred on the outside and rugs, blankets and marshmallows. raw in the middle. Once your meat is on the grill, A marinade will not only give your meat loads of flavour, but will also tenderise it. We recommend the honey and mustard one opposite, ideal for chicken and pork. For steaks, chopping up some fresh rosemary and adding black pepper, olive oil, crushed garlic and a sprinkle of paprika is all you need to do.
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Make sure your table is dressed to impress with a bright, summery tablecloth. Oilcloth table cloths look great and are wipe clean. Unusual or brightly
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Whatever the size of your garden, pots and containers are an effective way of creating instant interest. And the variety of potential containers is limitless. Hanging baskets, terracotta pots and old chimney pots are all familiar, but cleaned out paint tins, old car tyres and cut down pallets can make cheap and cheerful alternatives. It’s a great way of being able to grow a plant that isn’t suitable for your soil, or a plant that is too tender to be left outdoors in winter. You can move your containers around the garden to create different visual displays, change what you have planted in no time at all, and use taller containers to add height in a low growing border.
Hanging baskets for year round colour Used above, or at eye level, hanging baskets are an ideal way to display trailing plants or plants with pendulous flowers. Once your summer display is finished, use your baskets to hold colourful winter-flowering plants, followed by spring flowering bulbs. To plant up a basket, sit it in the top of a large flower pot to hold it steady. If using moss, mould a thick layer all round the inside of the basket. Fill one-third with compost. Make small holes around the outside and plant small plants through them. Fill again with compost to about 2.5cm from the top and plant up fully. Water the basket thoroughly and leave to drain. Keep it protected from frosts and allow it to settle before hanging outside. The rule of thumb is not to hang tender plants out until the first week of June, but as the weather gets milder you may find that many of your baskets are happy to be out in May.
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The armchair gardener’s herbaceous aunty “Darling”! Look out, here it comes, another weekend shattering statement about to be delivered. “You do realise Great aunt Augusta is staying with us over July, you how she loves the long border, will it be at its best?” “Probably not” I quietly mumble to the dog. The only thing our long border has in common with Great Aunt Augusta is their firm historical rooting in the Victorian period. I decide to spend a little time delaying any action that afternoon by inspecting the ravages of winter. Although as I expected, the shoots of peonies and phlox are already protruding through the soil surface and the poppies and delphiniums divided last autumn are also going well despite the weather. These first shoots always appear so innocent in April but will soon be stretching their stems and without support will flop over well before they begin to flower. The Herbaceous collections we see today are largely due to the work of plant hunters travelling to distant shores in pursuit of species not yet seen by polite Victorian society that could become the focal point of private and public gardens. In 1843 the Scottish plant hunter Robert Fortune set sail for China, in search of new plants and often these adventures were not without danger. An encounter with robbers nearly saw him return empty handed. “They surrounded me, presenting knives and threatening to stab if I gave the least resistance, at the same time, endeavouring to rob and strip me of anything of value, and my poor
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plants collected with so much care were flying about in all directions.” Nothing a good clout with aunt Augusta’s watercolour sketch book wouldn’t cure! The best herbaceous borders, however spontaneous they might appear are meticulously planned from beginning to end. Choose your plants well and create depth to the border using the plants flowering height to dramatic effect from front to back. Contrast foliage texture and avoid using bold patches of red that instantly pull the eye to one spot only, maybe keep red subtle and low in the border, perhaps with one of the Sedums. Keep grouping informal by planting in odd numbers but don’t be afraid to be bold in quantity where room is sufficient. The wife says I have a very limited palette range. I say less is more and it helps one to appreciate the qualities of the plants on display rather than create a celebration of every continent around the world. I like to stake my border before plant stems get to tall and are vulnerable to damage by using Pea Sticks. These give a natural finish in tune with the plants and if done well are virtually invisible when covered with lush green foliage. Finish of with a top dressing of fertiliser and a 4 inch layer of mulch on wet soil. “How’s it going out there, Aunties been on the phone, says she’s not coming and is planning a rambling holiday in China instead.” “Oh!” I reply “ Maybe next year then.”
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Eat seasonally What to eat now – The Village Emporium style! After a long drawn out winter the sun has finally arrived, and it’s time to get busy in the garden.
Seasonal
Local
May is one of the busiest months in the kitchen garden. The soil is warm and everything should be growing well. Unfortunately the weeds are growing well too so there is no time to relax. Do watch out for a late frost, many growers have been caught out and lost their recently planted beans etc. Keep that fleece handy just in case.
Rhubarb
Asparagus
Winter
Peas
Spring Cabbage,
Watering Tips
Water when required. Don’t just sprinkle a few drops on the surface, it probably won’t penetrate and do any good, also light sprinkles encourage shallow roots which makes for weak plants, far better to give a good soaking less frequently that will get to the roots of your crops.
Broad Beans Strawberries Duck
Sea Bass Coley Crab
Cauliflower Sprouting
Broccoli & Kale
Early Carrots & Early Potatoes Spinach Lamb
Wood Pigeon
Here come the Pests! From all directions slugs and snails will be creeping along the ground, ( there are various ways to dispose of & discourage slugs inc beer, egg shells & sandpaper ) birds are coming from the skies to eat your crops ( so don’t forget the netting) and butterflies as beautiful as they are will be laying eggs under your brassica leaves turning into caterpillars and in turn devastating your plants!
Here’s a few ideas on what to sow now Sow the following in well prepared seed beds.
May: french & runner beans, beetroot, brassicas , peas, lettuce, radish, spring onions June: carrots, turnips, swedes, cauliflowers, sweetcorn, cucumber
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Chef ’s specials
Recipe provided by Darren Hill @ The Countryman, Staverton www.thecountrymanstaverton.co.uk
Baked fillet of coley with crab & rarebit crust, crushed potatoes & samphire Ingredients – to serve 2 people 2 x 180g coley fillet, skinless 100g fresh white crab meat 200g peeled new potatoes 50g cream 50g butter 150g samphire grass 50g grated cheddar 1 egg yolk 1 tsp english mustard pinch of salt & pepper cayenne pepper & parsley
Take a trip to your local fishmonger and collect yourself some beautiful fresh coley, it is inexpensive and just as good as cod or haddock for this simple but tasty dish. To make the topping, add the cheese, egg yolk, mustard and crab to a bowl, mix well and add a pinch of salt & pepper, a pinch of cayenne and chopped parsley if you have it.
Place the coley on a buttered oven tray with the topping pressed on the top of the fish and bake in a moderate oven, 180˚C for 15 minutes until golden brown. Meanwhile boil the potatoes until tender, drain and crush with a fork. Add the butter and cream and season. Steam the samphire for 3 minutes.
Hot tip!
Plate and serve with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc.
Beautiful...
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• Home of the first garden gnome! • Beautiful house and gardens dating back more than 400 years • Open Wednesday/Thursday afternoons and Bank Holidays
*5/6 May: Art, Craft & Design Fair *26/27 May: Festival of Country Life *Great British Bake Off contestant Ben Fraser demonstrating at both events
• Refreshments available
Lamport Hall
GREAT DAYS OUT:
Lamport, Northampton NN6 9HD
Tel: 01604 686272 admin@lamporthall.co.uk
Full details on our website: www.lamporthall.co.uk
The Countryman Staverton
The Countryman at Staverton offers fine home cooked food, excellent local ales and a warm welcome 7 days a week FIXED PRICE MENU £10 for 2 Courses
Available Monday—Saturday Lunch and Weekdays before 7pm
Fabulous Sunday Roasts Served from 12pm subject to availability
Don’t Forget Father’s Day—Sunday 16th June
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The Home of Cakes and Infusions
‘I love it h e delicious tr re - they make eats and a prop cup of tea !’ Victoria er .
Anna-Marie, Paul, Mary, John, Anne & Amelia are immensely proud to announce that The Courtyard Café (Formerly Bishop’s Tea Rooms) is now open. We welcome customers both old and new, to embrace our exciting and customer focused changes, amazing home-cooked food as always and friendly, professional service. We have many unique aspects to our business and boast 75 years of Hospitality experience between us, and we ensure that our customers receive the full benefit of this. Red Tractor s, featuring “English Outstanding Breakfast Sausages & ked Lin Bacon, Local Hand Assured” Cured Back s Egg nge e Ra Local Rare-Breed Fre Panini’s Delicious Toasties & Scrumptious Fillings h wit es ato Pot Oven Baked Jacket Seasonal Soups the Day Delectable Dishes of ttes & Wraps gue Ba Salads, Sandwiches, and Preserves. gs ssin Dre , Our own Chutneys & Delicacies ernoon Teas, Slices Amazing Cakes, Aft ices Cho y Gluten Free and Dietar her’s Bottled Drinks Fentiman’s and Frobis s, ake Milksh rdial and Soda Homemade Lime Co by Jenier’s s Tea f Lea us cio Lus presso Winning Coffee by Nes Outstanding Award lsea Che of rd itta Wh by rs Hot Chocolate Flavou Wifi ry nta lime Comp
Free delivery & 20% discount to Town Centre Businesses 5 Star Hygiene Rating Follow our News and Daily Specials on Facebook Visit our website for full menu and seasonal voucher promotions Private Function Hire
The Home of Cakes and Infusions The Courtyard Café 6 Bishops Court, Daventry NN11 4NP
01327 872687
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Did You Know?
For every pound you spend in a local independent shop or locally owned business up to 70p benefits your local community whereas if you shop at an out of town centre or online with one of the retail multiples, as little as 5p finds it’s way back. Daventry has a fantastic range of independent shops where you can find everything you need from clothes, shoes, jewellery and accessories to kitchenware, homeware, gifts, and books. And when you’ve worn yourself out shopping theres a great range of independent cafe´s and restaurants where you can relax over lunch or a coffee and a piece of homemade cake. A visit to one of our local shops not only helps the community but often offers you something much more unique than you’d find in a chain store. Plus don’t forget the FREE parking! So next time you go shopping, think about where your pound is going. Is it into some corporate shareholder’s pocket or invested in your local community to make it a better place?
400 year old country pub & dining Tapas night Last Thursday of the month May 30th and June 27th
Dont forget Dad!
Fathers Day Sunday 16th June
Tables available between 12pm-1pm or 2pm-3pm
Freshly made Stone Baked Pizzas to eat in or take out. All our meats are locally sourced & fresh fish from Brixham All dishes cooked fresh to order
See daily specials on board
The Rose Inn Main Street, Willoughby, CV23 8BH
01788 891180 www.therosecountrypub.co.uk
Opening Times Tuesday to Saturday 11am–3pm / 6pm–11pm Sunday 11am–4pm
Lunch menu £12
2 courses, Tuesday – Saturday
Traditional Sunday Lunch 1 course £10.95 2 courses £14.95 3 courses £18.95
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Specialists in wedding and engagement rings Leading Specialists in all jewellery repairs.
Also gold bought for cash Daventry’s longest trusted gold buyers.
61 High Street, Daventry, NN11 4BH Tel: 01327 700060
Online shop
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What’s on? Saturday 4th May Car Boot Sale Braunston In car park of The Old Plough, Braunston. Cars £6; Vans £12. From 8:30am12:30pm. For more details or a Reservation form please ring Peter Hobbs 07976 802612. Proceeds in aid of Braunston All Saints Church
Sunday 5th May Open Gardens at Great Brington. Friends of St Marys Open Gardens at Great Brington, 5 gardens Open 11am-5.pm, afternoon teas, coffee & lunches. Adults £3.50, children free.
Monday 6th May May Madness Event, Braunston Arts & craft stools, displays, car boot, games, raffle, bbq & so much more at Braunston Playing Field 10am-4pm. Contact braunstonpreschool@googlemail.com
Saturday 11th May Willoughby Thursday Club Coffee Morning 10am – 12 noon. Entrance £1 to include coffee & biscuit. Cake / Plant / Bric-a brac stalls & raffle
Saturday 11th May Daventry Area Vegetarians and Vegans 11am - 3pm at the Methodist Church, Golding Close, Daventry. Help, advice and support for those already vegan, and for anyone just curious about what veg*ans eat! Free food tasting throughout the event, and leaflets, recipes and samples to take away. Tel Chris Thompson 01327 872656. See website for more details; www.daventryvegetarians@ btck.co.uk
Saturday 11th May Kilsby URC Jumble Sale 2 pm at the URC chapel in Kilsby. Admission free. Refreshments available. Donations of jumble can be left at the chapel from 9.30 am on the 11th
A full list of events over the forthcoming months is available on our website www.villageemporium.co.uk/events/
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Sunday 12th May Weedon Craft Market Weedon Village Hall,West St,Weedon NN7 4QU Open 10am - 4.30pm, free entry and free prize draw. With over 20 stalls selling beautiful & unique arts & crafts gifts .Contact Claire Vize on 07764 799134 or email info@midshiresmakers.co.uk The event web page can be found at www.facebook.com/ weedoncraftmarket
Thursday 16th May & Thursday 13th June Tea Dance at Galanos House, Southam. For Service people past and present and their families. We are hosting a Tea Dance for people in the community living with DEMENTIA. 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- 4.30pm, Galanos House, Banbury Road, Southam, CV47 2BL 01926 812185
Saturday 25th May Napton Show Holt Farm, Welsh Road East, Southam,CV47 1NB. Fun for all the family at the Horse & Pony Show, and popular novelty dog show.Trade stands & refreshments available all day. For more details email Barbara.farndon@googlemail. com.Entry cost £5 per car.
Sunday 26th- Monday 27th May Hellidon Open Gardens 11am-6pm In aid of The Air Ambulance. Join us for lunches, afternoon teas, & farmers market. Garden theme of bees & butterflies. For more information call Doreen on 01327 262023
Friday 31st May Summer Party at Stanford Hall hosted by The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution. Party tickets are £25 per person and include refreshments and tour. For more information and to book tickets please call Milly Wastie R.A.B.I. East Midlands regional manager on 01788 823739 or 07525 323450 R.A.B.I. is the national farming charity for England and Wales registered charity no: 208858
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What’s on? Saturday 8th – Saturday 15th June Strawberries ‘n’ Cream Week 10am - 5pm each day except Sunday. Join in the fun with our tea cosy challenge, demonstrations & exhibitions and strawberries ‘n’ cream. Proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Care at The Bramble Patch, West Street, Weedon NN7 4QU 01327 342212 www.bramblepatchonline.com
Saturday 15th June Braunston Church Village Fete On the Green 12 noon until 4pm. Attractions planned include Fair Ground Organ, Antique Rides, Bouncy Castle, Children’s Fancy Dress Competition, Plant Stall, Grand Raffle, BBQ, Lucky Straws, Teas, refreshment and so much more.
Sunday 16th June NGS Open Gardens Priors Marston 2pm - 6pm Entrance £4, children go free, all proceeds to charity via NGS. The Manor, Priors Marston,Warwickshire,CV47 7RH tel: 07934440949 for further information. Limited wheel chair access. Homemade teas being served in the stable courtyard.
Saturday 22nd June West Haddon Church Fete 2pm-4.30pm in The Vicarage Garden to be opened by BBC weatherman Alex Deakin. Entry fee is £1 for adults, children free. Numerous stalls, teas, games and bouncy castle. On Street parking.
Saturday 22nd JuneSunday 23rd June Kislingbury Flowerpot Weekend Two days of musical themed flowerpot people to find and be amazed by. Saturday has lots of stalls to browse and wonder at with music from local bands to entertain. Sunday has our annual BBQ breakfast at the Duck Race, a Dog Show, and then Northamptons Y Factor in the afternoon. Check out our website for times, events and other items on offer: http://www.kislingburyvillagefayre.co.uk/ or ring Alison Ward on 07770528188 for any information or to be included in our weekend of fun.
Sunday 23rd June Newnham Open Gardens
NN11 3HB 2-5pm. There will be between 6-8 varied gardens (includes an NGS garden) and the Allotments open to view. Plants will be for sale and delicious teas will be served in the Village Hall. Admission £3 adults all gardens. Free car parking on the playing fields.
Saturday 29th June Picnic in the Park the Last Night of the Proms at Ashby St Ledgers CV23 8UN, featuring Dunchurch Silver Band. Gates open 6pm concert 7pm9pm. £10 Adults £5 Children
Saturday 6th July Music on the Green, Newnham NN11 3HB 6.30-10pm. Non-ticketed fundraising event. Entertainment by the Soulsearchers with 60s,70s,80s music; Bouncy Castle for the kids; Food available including homemade puddings, raffle & The Romer Arms will be open.
Friday 19th July Northants Disability vs. Help for Heroes XI Cricket Match 6.45pm Gates open at 5pm £5 Adults £2 Juniors Northantscricket.com 01604 514455. Tickets available at https://www.northants-tickets.co.uk/
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.
Every Tuesday Tower Bell Ringing Holy Cross Church Learn traditional English bell-ringing. Come along to see what it is about at Holy Cross Church, Market Square, Daventry NN11 4FL at 7.30pm or contact Geoff on 01327 871806.
Get in touch...
If you are organising a charity or community event, then let us know so we can publicise it for you. Just email info@villageemporium.co.uk
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Annual Art Exhibition 18 and 19 May 2013
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Exhibition open Saturday & Sunday 10am to 4pm The Institute | Upper Harlestone | Northamptonshire | NN7 4EL All enquires: info@leeburrowsartshop.com | 07712 443671
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25% Discount on take away menu Evening Buffet
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday
£9.95 inc dessert
Children under 10 half price
A la carte menu also available 1 The Square, Dunchurch, Rugby, CV22 6NS Tel: 01788 819141 / 811851
Sunday lunch buffet £8.50 Children under 10 half price Food hygiene rating
Wonderful food and hospitality in historic surroundings infused with modern luxury www.omarsrestaurant.co.uk Opening times: Mon - Thur 5.30pm - 11.30pm, Fri - Sat 5.30pm - midnight Sunday lunch (buffet only) 12.15pm - 3.30pm, Sunday evening 6pm - 11pm FULLY LICENCED & AIR CONDITIONED
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COMING SOON The Golf Academy De Vere Staverton Park Opening Launch Monitor Launch Custom Club Fitting Week Indoor Golf Simulator 8th June All Year Round Coaching 24 Hour Club Repair Service All ages and abilities welcome Come and join golf world top 100 coaches Aaron Shepherd & Shay Brennan during our opening launch week at our purpose built Golf Academy, at De Vere Staverton Park and trial our new exciting facilities. We will be running a nearest the pin competition every day on some of the most famous Par 3's in world golf including the "Postage Stamp" at Royal Troon.
WIN 6 MONTHS SIMULATOR HIRE & COACHING Who recently won the US Masters Golf Championship? A Tiger Woods B Luke Donald C Adam Scott
Nearest the Pin 8-14th June 3-8pm
Send your answers to: By email 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 a chance to win amazing prizes including: Custom Fit Taylor Made R1 driver 5 hours simulator use 6 months 'Faldo' coaching programme FREE custom ďŹ tting session and so much more!
Prize draw will take place on June 8th and will the winner will be notiďŹ ed on June 9th "The Golf Academy at Staverton Park" Contact Aaron or Shay for further details T 01327 300 840
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TURN YOUR BROKEN AND UNWANTED GOLD & SILVER JEWELLERY INTO CASH PHONE PAUL ON 07957613318 OR CALL AT 5 BOWEN SQUARE DAVENTRY
“We aim to beat any price on the high street” OPEN 9.30AM – 4.30PM CLOSED WEDNESDAYS AND SUNDAYS
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Out & about Lee Burrows – 9th Annual Art Exhibition – 18 and 19 May 2013 Northamptonshire’s award winning internationally collected artist.
Enjoy a glass of wine and the unique opportunity to buy direct from the artist before the paintings are consigned to galleries throughout the UK and Europe.
Original Oil paintings | Prints | Cards | Sketches | Prices from £3 | Studio Sale Section | FREE prize draw | WIN an original oil painting
Meet the Artist: an opportunity to chat with Lee about his work and answer questions about his career and his painting techniques. Enter our fundraiser raffle to win an original oil painting.
Exhibition open Saturday & Sunday 10am to 4pm The Institute Upper Harlestone Northamptonshire NN7 4EL
All enquries: 07712 443671 info@leeburrowsartshop.com
Lee Burrows
www.leeburrowsart.com Free Entry | Free Refreshments | Families welcome Raising funds for Northgate School Arts College
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