The Village Emporium Daventry Edition - Jan/Feb 2015

January/February 2015

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in business 2015 marks a decade in business for The Village Emporium. To celebrate, throughout the year we’ll have some great local offers and will be featuring some of the businesses that have been with us since the beginning. Each issue we’ll take a brief look back at some of the key events from 10 years ago. We’ve all come a long way in 10 years and we hope you’ve enjoyed sharing the journey with us!

Alison, Clare & Sue

10 years ago...

A look back at what was happening in January and February 2005.

New Year’s celebrations all over the UK fall silent for two minutes as a mark of respect for those who died in the tsunami.

Extensive flooding in Carlisle as well as other locations in Britain and many homes are without power.

YouTube, the most popular video sharing website, is founded.

Tony Blair becomes the longest-serving Labour prime minister.

The Hunting Act, the ban on hunting with dogs in England and Wales, comes into force.

USB flash drives replace floppy disks.

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7 Time for tea 8 Money saving vouchers from local cafés & tea-rooms l World Book Day U Happy New Year b Everdon country walk G Mobile safety M Early nesters

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Tea facts!

Good for you Tea contains half the amount of caffeine found in coffee.

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Dismay, alarm (6) Minute particle (4) Illegal import or export (7) Confirmation (5) Preservative, flavour enhancer (8) Chemise, shirt (6) Baby’s game (8) Bristle (7) Almost (6) Baby cat (6) Verbose (5) Knock (4)

How many cups a day...

The number of recommended cups of tea to drink each day is 4, this gives you optimal benefit.

A cup of tea to keep the dentist away...

Tea is a natural source of fluoride that can help protect against tooth decay and gum disease.

Bag it up...

96% of all cups of tea drunk daily in the UK are brewed from tea bags.

Big in India...

Apart from tourism, tea is the biggest industrial activity in India.

As you like it...

98% of people take their tea with milk, but only 30% take sugar in tea.

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Time for tea!

Tea is the world’s most popular drink, next to water—and it’s steeped in health benefits. Here’s what six top brews could do for you.

Black Tea Black tea is the most common variety and accounts for about 75 percent of global tea consumption. It’s made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, which are typically rolled and fermented, then dried and crushed. It has a slightly bitter flavor and contains the most caffeine—about 40 milligrams per cup. Black tea has high concentrations of the antioxidant compounds known as theaflavins and thearubigins, which have been linked to lower levels of cholesterol.

Green Tea Green tea has a more delicate flavor than black. The leaves are dried and heat-treated soon after they’re picked, which stops the fermentation process. It contains about 25 milligrams of caffeine per cup.

Green tea is full of antioxidants called catechins.

One study found that each daily cup of green tea consumed may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease by 10 percent.

Oolong Tea Oolong is similar to black tea, but it’s fermented for a shorter time, which gives it a richer taste. It contains about 30 milligrams of caffeine per cup.

It may aid in weight loss as it activates an enzyme responsible for dissolving triglycerides, the form of dietary fat that’s stored in fat cells. One study showed that women who drank oolong tea burned slightly more calories over a two-hour period than those who drank only water.

White Tea These leaves are picked when they’re very young, so white tea has a much milder flavor than any other variety, not

to mention less caffeine—about 15 milligrams per cup. White tea is another health multitasker. It offers the same potential cardiovascular and cancer-fighting benefits as other teas and some research suggests that it may offer benefits to people with diabetes.

An animal study found that consuming white tea resulted in improved glucose tolerance and a reduction in LDL cholesterol.

Flavoured Tea In this category, aromatic extras, such as cinnamon, orange peel, and lavender, are paired with black, green, or white tea leaves. Flavored teas have the same levels of antioxidants and the same health benefits as unflavored ones. But skip the sweetened varieties in bottles, you’re better off without that extra sugar.

Herbal Tea Technically, herbal teas are not teas at all—they’re usually some combination of dried fruits, flowers, and herbs. Herbal varieties contain no caffeine.

Studies suggest that drinking three cups of hibiscus tea daily could help lower blood pressure in people with hypertension, chamomile tea may promote sleep and that peppermint tea may calm the stomach.

Why not make it your New Year’s resultion to drink more tea!

Seek out your nearest tea shop and don’t forget to take the voucher opposite!

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Save with The Village Emporium

A selection of vouchers to help you support local businesses.

Just cut-out and hand in in-store and enjoy your treat!

10% discount on your total bill.

Napton Village Stores & Post Office New Street, Napton CV47 8LR 01926 812488 info@naptonvillagestores.co.uk

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New Year, New You Improved health and vitality Looking and feeling younger Increased energy levels Reduced pain and inflammation Weight loss and detoxification

These are just some of the benefits of naturopathic nutrition Naturopathic nutrition follows the principle that nature has the key to healing the body. Given the correct nutrients, appropriate lifestyle and environment the human body has amazing healing capacity.

Naturopathic nutrition is partnership between therapist and client, working together to promote optimum health and wellbeing. Using a combination of dietary advice, supplementation and lifestyle changes to help the body to heal itself - naturally.

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parkrun arrives in Daventry Runners in Daventry have a brand new challenge on their doorstep as parkrun arrives at Daventry Country Park. parkrun is a free, weekly 5km timed run which takes place every Saturday at 9am in hundreds of locations. People of all abilities and fitness levels are encouraged to have a go; from those taking their first steps in running to long service runners; from juniors to those with more experience; everybody is welcome!

Daventry parkrun starts behind the ICON Innovation Centre, off the Welton Road, and consists of a one lap course of the Country Park finishing on Eastern Way field.

For more information and to register visit www. parkrun.org.uk/daventry

Stella Maria Thomas, Event Director for Daventry parkrun said: “This is a fantastic initiative which caters for all levels of runner. The really great thing about parkrun is that it is run by the community for the community. We have over thirty volunteers willing to get involved in the organisation of the event, but we need more. You don’t need to be a runner to volunteer, just someone who may have a couple of hours spare every other Saturday morning who we can call upon to help.”

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Raw Cacao Bites

Improved health and vitality Looking and feeling younger Increased energy levels Reduced pain and inflammation Weight loss and detoxification

These are just some of the benefits of naturopathic nutrition Naturopathic nutrition follows the principle that nature has the key to healing the body. Given the correct nutrients, appropriate lifestyle and environment the human body has amazing healing capacity.

Guilt free, nutty, chocolatey loveliness Raw cacao is full of antioxidants and also contains magnesium, iron, copper, calcium, potassium and zinc. This makes it a nutritional power house!

By combining raw cacao with healthy fats and other essential nutrients found in walnuts and pumpkin seeds you can make a guilt free choclate treat in a matter of minutes.

So if you have acquired a chocolate habit over the festive period these raw cacao bites will help you to satisfy any cravings in a healthy way.

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If the mixture doesn’t hold to the blender and with itself -return naturally. the motor running add a tablespoon of cold water, process again for a few seconds to combine and check the consistency again. If necessary add another tablespoon of water. At this point it is much better to take your time and add the water little by little to avoid the mixture becoming too wet.

Ingredients You will also need 50g raw cacao powder Food processor Once the mixture is holding together well pour it into the 150g dates roughly chopped 20cm cake tin or similar prepared cake tin and press down firmly. If you have another 100g walnuts container lined with tin of the same size you can use this to press the mixture 50g pumpkin seeds greaseproof or baking down and it will give a nice smooth surface.

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With motor running drizzle in the maple syrup and process for a few seconds. Check for sweetness after the first tablespoon and if it isn’t sweet enough for you add a second.

Look out for a healthy Easter chocolate recipe in the next issue!!

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I work with each client as an individual, reviewing their symptoms but at the same time taking into account their detailed health and lifestyle history, to build up a picture of their overall health.

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Gorgeous home furnishings on your doorstep

There’s no need to drive for miles to a faceless, impersonal national carpet, lighting or furniture superstore when you have Alpine Carpet Warehouse, Accent Lighting and Home Joinery Co on your doorstep!

Christmas is over. The presents have been opened, the turkey devoured and the decorations are back in the loft. That’s it for another year.

But now that the tree, fairy lights and baubles have been stored away, have you been left with a house looking a little... drab? Suddenly all you can see is the stain on the carpet that won’t go away no matter how hard you scrub; the patchy walls that desperately need a lick of paint; that old mismatched lamp you keep meaning to replace but still haven’t got around to...

The temptation is to travel to one of the many home interior and carpet stores in the larger retail parks to see what you can get in the January sales. But we have a better suggestion – take a trip to Daventry town centre instead! On Station Close you will find

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Alpine Carpet Warehouse, Accent Lighting and Home Joinery Co, which offer everything you need to refresh your home.

Alpine Carpet Warehouse has been trading for twelve years - no mean feat when you consider the major brands that have fallen by the wayside in recent years. We think the reason for Alpine’s success is very simple – the same level of choice and value as one of the big name stores, combined with the personal, friendly service you’d expect from an independent shop. From cash and carry to free professional planning, measuring and estimating, uplifting of old carpets and fitting of new flooring, Alpine can do it all.

And don’t think that just because Alpine isn’t a national brand that they don’t stock the big names!

Amtico, Camaro, Moduleo, iSense, Axminster, Crucial Trading, Kersaint Cobb... it’s all under one roof.

Tim and Louise have a huge range of flooring in stock and even more that can be ordered on your behalf. Super-soft fibre carpets, a bleach-cleanable, stain resistant range, natural flooring, engineered wood, laminates, vinyls rugs and accessories. And

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throughout January, you can enjoy fantastic savings on the entire stock range and remnants, as well as special offers on orders and underlays.

Variety, knowledge, value for money – the team at Alpine are truly passionate about customer service and proud to be an integral part of Daventry’s town centre.

Just next door, Accent Lighting is a family run company that has a massive selection of stunning wall and ceiling lights, specialist bathroom lighting, lamps, bulbs and accessories to suit any home and budget. Now offering a delivery service, you’ll be amazed at the range available, many of which are from up-and-coming designers. If you’re struggling to find the right bulb, Accent is sure to have exactly what you need, and can also help you save money with energy saving bulbs and LEDs.

Your home Having traded in Daventry for over forty years, Home Joinery Co manufactures a beautiful, hardwearing range of home furniture and kitchens. Rustic, contemporary, traditional, painted... whatever your style, a trip to Home Joinery Co – and Station Close – is a must if you’re looking for great quality, value for money and a personal, expert service. You simply don’t have to go anywhere else!

Free and ample parking make Station Close in Daventry town centre an ideal interior choice for your home from businesses, where you can be sure of personal service from the professionals.

In these times, energy is precious and needs to be saved. While every technology comes with a relevance to its time, most houses still continue to use older bulbs which were efficient in their time, but now you can save money with the right investment. Energy saving bulbs lower your power bills by emitting high output despite the low input since they have a reduced power consumption element in them. Don’t be baffled by all the options available, Richard and Louise offer a full range of options on energy saving bulbs, and are only too happy to give you advice and make sure you have the right product for the relevant purpose.

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Carrot & Coriander Soup 450g / 1lb of carrots sliced 1 large onion, roughly chopped 1 large bunch of fresh coriander, leaves roughly chopped and stalks removed 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1.2 litres / 2 pints vegetable stock 2 tablespoons of olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Heat up the olive oil in a frying pan to a medium heat. Add in the carrots and onion and fry for five minutes until the onions begin to soften.

Turn the ingredients whilst cooking so that the oil coats all the vegetables and they are evenly cooked.

Stir in the ground (not fresh) coriander and cook for one more minute. Transfer the contents of the frying pan into a large pan. Add the salt and pepper.

Pour in the stock and bring the the mixture to a boil.

Turn the heat down and simmer the soup for about 20 minutes until the carrots have softened.

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Taste the soup and add any more salt and pepper to taste. Add the chopped fresh coriander leaves and stir them in. Serve the soup with fresh crusty bread.

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Pot Roasted Guinea Fowl with Wild Mushrooms, Bacon & Tarragon

Shopping List 1 Whole Guinea Fowl cut into 4 pieces 200g Mixed Wild Mushrooms, washed and chopped 100g Smoked Bacon Lardons 4 Shallots quartered and peeled 2 sprigs Tarragon, chopped 1 400g tin Chopped Tomatoes 500ml Chicken Stock 100ml White Wine 50g Chopped Flat Leaf Parsley 1 Tbsp Tomato Puree Salt and pepper Olive Oil Serves 2 Warm an ovenproof casserole dish on the hob, one with a tight fitting lid.

Brown the shallot and bacon in the dish, the fat will come out of the bacon so there is no need for oil.

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664AD

KING OSWIU OF NORTHUMBRIA

CALLED THE SYNOD OF WHITBY THE ROMAN RATHER THAN THE

IONAN TRADITION WAS DECIDED TO CALCULATE THE DATE FOR EASTER

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SIGNED AT RUNNYMEDE

IT IS ESTIMATED THAT IT KILLED

ABOUT ONE AND A HALF MILLION PEOPLE IN ENGLAND

BY KING JOHN

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1550

1560

1570

TO JOHN

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THE BATTLE OF

BOSWORTH FIELD RICHARD III KILLED,

‘THE ONLY SUPREME HEAD ON EARTH OF

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1577 to 1580

CIRCUMNAVIGATION

OF THE WORLD BY SIR FRANCIS DRAKE

1850

1860

1870

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1890

GRAND

1770

CAPTAIN COOK SAILED

TO NEW ZEALAND,

THEN ON TO AUSTRALIA

1642

1899

IONS

1900

UNION CANA

1901

1910

1920

ENDS AT THE BATTLE

OF WORCESTER

1620 THE PILGRIM FATHERS IN THE ‘MAYFLOWER’ SIGHTED CAPE COD, NORTH AMERICA

WARS START

THOMAS EDISON

TESTS FIRST LIGHT BULB 1804

BEGINS OPERATION

1805

THE BATTLE OF

TRAFALGAR

1837

QUEEN VICTORIA

BRAUNSTON

RAILWAY TRAFFIC

CLOSED

TO PASSENGER

1950

1960

POPULATION

1,513

2001

THREATENED

PART OF THE

BRAUNSTON HISTORIC

VILLAGE WITH EVACUATION

1990

2011

OF BRAUNSTON

FACTORY

1980

BOAT RALLY STARTS

1999

2000

FLEMING

THE CHERNOBYL

THE SECOND WORLD WAR

1929

VE DAY & VJ DAY

2001

2010

2012

ON THE

2013

A CELEBRATION OF

60 YEARS AS A MONARCH 2012

CENTRE

LONDON OLYMPICS THE OLYMPICS AND PARALYMPICS ARE

HELD IN LONDON

1971

BRITISH

BRAUNSTON TUNNEL

CURRENCY

DECIMALISED

1953

OF QUEEN

ELIZABETH II

CREATED BY

1966

ENGLAND WIN

1955 TO 1975 THE VIETNAM WAR

1950 TO 1953 THE KOREAN WAR

1963 JOHN F KENNEDY ASSASSINATED

PRINTED BY

1989

FALL OF THE BERLIN WALL

THE WORLD CUP

1936 TO 1939 THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR

ATTACKS

TR ADE

LAUNCH OF SPUTNIK 1 STARTS THE SPACE AGE

THE QUEEN’S JUBILEE

2001

9/11

WORLD

CORONATION

THE BEGINNING OF ‘THE GREAT DEPRESSION’

VIEW OF HIGH STREET FROM THE VILLAGE GREEN THE BANNER HANGING ABOVE THE STREET SAYS "GOD SAVE THE QUEEN AND MAY HER CROWN BE BRIGHT IN HEAVEN"

DEATH OF QUEEN VICTORIA

1917 THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION

THE EURO INTRODUCED

MOON LANDING

1957

IDENTIFIES

1916 THE EASTER RISING IN IRELAND

DISASTER IN THE UKRAINE

1969

FIRST MANNED

1939 to 1945

1945 1901

1999

1985

THE INDEPENDENCE OF

THE FIRST WORLD WAR

1895 WILHELM RONTGEN

X- RAYS

150TH ANNIVERSARY OF ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH

CHEMICAL

CLOSED TO FREIGHT

1970

2006

BBC SONGS OF PRAISE VISIT TO CELEBRATE THE

FIRE

AT NATIONAL

STARCH AND

1963

THE RAILWAYS

2012

1914 to 1918

THE OLYMPIC

1861 TO 1865 AMERICAN CIVIL WAR

1987

FILMED IN BRAUNSTON

1958

JETTY FIELDS ACQUIRED FOR USE OF THE VILLAGE

1999

'RUNNING SCARED'

INDIA AND PAKISTAN

GAMES REVIVED

IN ATHENS

COMES TO THE THRONE

1833 SLAVERY ABOLISHED THROUGHOUT THE BRITISH EMPIRE

BRAUNSTON WHARF

1971

CHURCH SPIRE

RE-BUILT

1947

THE FIRST STEAM

LOCOMOTIVE IN SOUTH WALES 1773

THE BOSTON

TEA PARTY

1776 THE US DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

1988

SOLD AND THE CURRENT MARINA ESTABLISHED

1960

1950

FIRST PLEASURE

BOATS SEEN IN

1940

1928

THE DISCOVERY

1607 JAMESTOWN, VIRGINIA ESTABLISHED AS THE FIRST PERMANENT ENGLISH COLONY ON AMERICAN MAINLAND

THE POPULATION OF ENGLAND WAS ABOUT SIX MILLION

"HE WAS A TRUE COUNTRYMAN"

COMMERCIAL TRAFFIC ON THE

OF PENICILLIN 1896

1879

1799

NAPOLEONIC

THE CANAL IS STILL AN IMPORTANT PART OF TODAY’S BRAUNSTON. POPULAR WITH BOTH VILLAGERS, AND TOURISTS, IT HELPS SUPPORT THE LOCAL ECONOMY

ORIGINAL BRAUNSTON C OF E SCHOOL (FORMERLY THE OLD NATIONAL SCHOOL) AN EXPERT ON LOCAL FLORA AND FAUNA

1970

CANAL VIRTUALLY CAME TO AN END

TRAFFIC

1930

L

THE WALL STREET CRASH

HIS WIFE MARY

THE ENGLISH CIVIL WAR BEGINS WITH THE BATTLE OF

EDGEHILL, WARWICKSHIRE 1651

1585 THE SPANISH ARMADA DEFEATED

1840

EN'S

IKE

WEEKS FOURTEEN

OVER AND WAS PAY CONDIT AND

BY ALEXANDER

BY WILLIAM AND 1605

THE GUNPOWDER PLOT

PLANNED IN THE NEARBY MANOR

HOUSE OF ASHBY ST. LEDGERS, HOME OF THE CATESBY FAMILY

THE FORMER GREYFRIARS

FRIARY CHURCH IN THE

1830

LASTED

ENGINES FITTED INTO

GREAT CENTRAL MAINLINE

WEEDON TO LEAMINGTON SPA BRANCH LINE

NINETEEN DEATHS

1820

IRELAND IS CREATED

AND SCOTLAND

PARLIAMENT DEPOSES JAMES II

CITY OF LEICESTER

1810

OF GREAT BRITAIN AND

THE GLORIOUS

REVOLUTION

HE WAS SUCCEEDED

A CAR PARK WITHIN

1801

1923

BOATM

STR

BOLINDER SEMI-DIESEL

BRAUNSTON AND WILLOUGBY

NARROW BOATS

THE UNITED KINGDOM

1707

THE ACT OF UNION

B

NAL

1800

BRAUNSTON

1801

THE GREAT FIRE

DIESEL ENGINES COME

TO BRAUNSTON

BUILT ON THE

GREEN

AND

CHESTER ROAD

(NOW THE A45)

IT IS 1,867 METRES LONG

1720

BRAUNSTON HAD TWO STATIONS

SCHOOL

VILLAGE

SEVENTY CASES

IMPROVES THE

OPENED TO TRAFFIC BUILT

BY JESSOP AND BARNES

ESTABLISHED

1699

THOMAS TELFORD

BRAUNSTON TUNNEL

TO DUNCHURCH

TURNPIKE

WEBB

1680

1666

1912

THE RAILWAYS COME TO THE VILLAGE

1846 NATIONAL

1834 CHOLERA IN BRAUNSTON

HE LATER MOVED HIS

ADHESIVES WORKS THERE FROM LEICESTER

1895

OF ENGLAND

THE BATTLE OF NASEBY, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

THE CHURCH IN ENGLAND’

OF ENGLAND

1670

OF LONDON

HENRY TUDOR

FOUND IN SEPTEMBER

1660

THE DEATH OF SHAKESPEARE

TAKES THE THRONE

1431 JOAN OF ARC BURNED AT THE STAKE

REPLACED PREVIOUS ONE

DEMOLISHED TO MAKE

1820 to 1834

1665

THE GREAT

PLAGUE

1616

2012, BURIED UNDER

THAT WAS BETWEEN

30% AND 45% OF

THE POPULATION LONDON HAD A POPULATION OF ABOUT TEN THOUSAND PEOPLE

1601

1564

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE BORN HE IS REGARDED AS THE GREATEST WRITER IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

HE DECLARES THAT HE IS,

PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN BETWEEN 1892-1920

THROUGH THE TUNNEL

ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH DEMOLISHED AND REBUILT

2006 EASTFIELDS AND MAPLE CLOSE COMPLETED

1991 START OF THE

BRAUNSTON BOAT SHOW

DUNCAN GALLIE (1904-1990) THE FINAL HEADMASTER OF THE

THE OLD SCHOOL BECAME

OXFORD CANAL

STRAIGHTENED

MOVED TO CRICK IN 1999

1968 NEW SCHOOL BUILT IN BARBY LANE

1941

EASTFIELD HOUSE

BOUGHT BY MR H

ALDERSON SMITH

1996 BRINDLEY QUAYS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT COMPLETED

1980s GREENWAY ESTATE BUILT

1965

CHEMICAL COMPANY TOOK OVER 'THE GLUE FACTORY' BEHIND EASTFIELD HOUSE

BOATING FROM

BRAUNSTON

THE VILLAGE HALL

AT A COST OF £6,800

1829

1805

WINDMILL BUILT WAY FOR CANAL BUILDING WHERE TOP LOCK IS NOW

1798

THE DAVENTRY

1976 THE PLAYING FIELD ACQUIRED

NATIONAL STARCH AND

SIGNIFIC ANT

LEISURE

PEOPLE FROM

EIGHT FAMILIES MADE HOMELESS

1918

STEAM POWER COMES

TO BRAUNSTON STEAM BOATS REPLACE LEGGERS HAULING BOATS

A BOMB D R O PPED ON THE PUDDLE

MANORIA SOLD

GREGORY ISHAM BOUGHT

HENRY VIII

BREAKS AWAY FROM THE

1720

L ESTATE

THE MANORIAL ESTATE

1530

THE ACT OF SUPREMACY

THE REMAINS OF RICHARD III WERE

AND HIS BARONS

ROMAN NUMERALS

I, II, III, IV, V, VI

1687

1534

1478

WILLIAM CAXTON INTRODUCES THE FIRST ENGLISH PRINTING PRESS

JUNCTION CANAL

STARTED IN BRAUNSTON

GREGORY ISHAM

BURIED UNDER THE CHURCH CHANCEL

1554

CHURCH OF ROME

1215

ASH TREE HOUSE BUILT 3 HIGH STREET

1558

CONSTRUCTION OF THE GRAND

A TURNPIKE IS A TOLL ROAD AND

A MAJOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE 18TH CENTURY. THE FARES CHARGED WERE USED TO IMPROVE

AND MAINTAIN THESE ROADS. TURNPIKES SOON STARTED

LINKING MAJOR TOWNS AND CITIES AND HELPED TO FORM A TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

LOCK 4 COTTAGE AND OUTBUILDING/CANAL, WITH TOP LOCK COTTAGE IN BACKGROUND

1871

FIRST MASS PRODUCED

CAST IRON BRIDGES ASSEMBLED ON SITE 1848

1793

WHAT IS A TURNPIKE?

1649

JETTY FIELDS HOUSE BUILT 26 THE GREEN

SCHOOL CHILDREN CARRYING MAYPOLE TO HEADMASTERS HOUSE AT CHECKLEY CLOSE

PHYLLIS GREEN, MAY QUEEN IN 1920 WITH ATTENDANTS

TWO BRIDGES MADE AT HORSELEY IRONWORKS CARRYING THE TOWPATH OVER THE CANAL A THIRD BRIDGE CAN BE SEEN NEAR THE MARINA

RESERVOIRS BUILT AND

THE ORIGINAL PUMP

HOUSE CONSTRUCTED

PROVIDE BRICKS FOR THE BRAUNSTON CANAL TUNNEL

RD CA

THE SHAMBLES BUILT 53 HIGH STREET

FOUR HUNDRED YEARS. THEY WERE HELD IN THE CHURCH CHEST BUT NOW

SOUTHAM BAND, PASSING MILL COTTAGE, HIGH STREET

1964 SCHOOL CLOSE AND WELTON ROAD ESTATE BUILT

1962

‘BLUE LINE’ PROVIDES

PITTON’S YARD

IN CROSS LANE

THIRTY TWO

1803 to 1806

1778

BRAUNSTON BRICKWORKS FOUNDED, PARTICULARLY TO

1963/4 CHURCH ROAD BUILT FORMALLY BACK LANE

1914

FIRE DESTROYED

THE OXFORD CANAL ARRIVES IN BRAUNSTON COAL WAS BROUGHT TO BRAUNSTON BY BOAT 1773

BRAUNSTON SCHOOL ESTABLISHED AS A RESULT

OF A BEQUEST FROM

WILLIAM MAKEPEACE

OXFO

Y

1430

BAPTIST CHAPEL BUILT IN 1798 DEMOLISHED IN 1967

1904 COTTAGE HOME FOR CHILDREN ESTABLISHED. 34 – 36 HIGH STREET

MADE BRAUNSTON A BUSY AND SUCCESSFUL VILLAGE

1774

1672

PART OF ‘THE OLD PLOUGH’

PUBLIC HOUSE WAS BUILT

THE CHURCH BELLS WERE CAST

INTO A RING OF SIX BELLS BY

RICHARD KEENE OF WOODSTOCK

IN THE NORTHAMPTON RECORDS OFFICE

Despite competition from the railway, which arrived in Braunston in 1895, the twentieth century opened on a hopeful note for the canal industry but two world wars made it a turbulent century. Canal freight all but ceased, but leisure boating began, bringing yet further change to Braunston.

HENRY V AND HIS ARMY DEFEAT THE FRENCH

USE ARABIC NUMERALS

THE FEUDAL SYSTEM IMPOSED

20% TIN

80%

COPPER

CARILLON A SET OF AT LEAST 23 BRONZE CAST BELLS, WHICH ARE PLAYED TOGETHER TO SOUND A CHORD OR SERIALLY TO CREATE A MELODY

1590

The meeting of track ways brought external influences from visitors and trade. Later, the coaching road between London and Chester became a turnpike road, increasing traffic and stimulating services for travellers and additional trade. At one time there were eight blacksmiths and several inns.

1415

(1,2,3,4,5,6) INSTEAD OF

600AD BY THE END OF THIS CENTURY THERE WERE SEVEN MAIN KINGDOMS IN ENGLAND

FOR THE STUDY OF BELLS. THIS INCLUDES HISTORY, HOW THEY ARE CAST, TUNED, SOUNDED AND ALSO BELL-RINGING ITSELF

1672

The Oxford Canal arrived in 1774 By 1850, due to the coming of the canal, the village had grown and become a busy and successful place. Occupations expanded considerably to include boatbuilders, brickmakers, ropemakers, coal merchants, boatmen and women, canal clerks, canal labourers, leggers, lock keepers and many more.

THE BATTLE OF AGINCOURT

1348

THE BATTLE

OF CRECY

THE MAGNA CARTA WAS

FIRST PAPER MONEY

RECALLED TO ROME

304AD

ST ALBAN

1301

1315 TO 1317

THE GREAT FAMINE AND HARVESTS FAIL

A CENTURY OF CRUSADES IN THE HOLY LAND AND RECURRENT WARS BETWEEN ENGLAND AND FRANCE

THE NORMAN

CONQUEST

970AD

410AD

ROMAN ARMY

WORLD EVENTS

1200

1200s

1066

CHRISTIANITY

HADRIAN'S WALL BUILT

WILLIAM DE ROS DIED WHILE ON PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LANDS, HIS MONUMENT IS IN THE CHURCH THE SECOND CHURCH WAS BUILT IN THE ‘DECORATED STYLE’ ON THE SITE OF THE DE-CONSECRATED CHURCH

Centuries later when records first began Braunston was a self supporting, rural community. Most of the population worked as farmers, blacksmiths, graziers, shepherds and the like. There were also bakers, innkeepers, various shopkeepers and a host of cottage craftspeople to support the villagers.

1150

CANUTE THE GREAT

THE VIKINGS BECAME

ESTABLISHED AS THE

RULERS OF NORMANDY

THE ORIGINAL NORMAN CHURCH

WAS ‘TAINTED’ BY A MURDER

We know very little about early Braunston In pre-historic times the flat plain of Warwickshire was a vast inland sea, known as Lake Harrison.

The Braunston Ridge is made of a mudstone called Charmouth Mudstone. Just to the east are the classic Jurassic Limestones In this case it is iron rich giving it the distinctive Northamptonshire red colour. A narrow ridge of land jutted westwards from the Northamptonshire uplands towards the lower ground and it was on this commanding position that Braunston eventually grew up. Fresh water flowed from springs and from the Bragborough stream It would have been a good place for pre-historic people to live.

INVADES ENGLAND

911AD

c 597AD

ALLOY

CAMPANOLOGY IS THE OFFICIAL TERM

KREMLIN, MOSCOW ALMOST 202 TONS THE BELL WAS BROKEN DURING CASTING AND HAS NEVER BEEN RUNG

ALL SERVICES CEASED AND THE CHURCH WAS DE-CONSECRATED

It seems that at one end of the ridge where the church now stands there was a tumulus and a circular burial ground, and at the other a round house, traditionally a beacon house to guide travellers where ancient track ways met.

1015

43AD

USUALLY MADE OF

BRONZE

IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS WITH THIS UN-BELL-IEVABLE INFO

HEAVIEST BELL TSAR BELL IN THE

L

43AD

BELLS ARE

INTERESTING BELL FACTS

FOUR BELLS

1620

BRAUNSTON TIMELINE EMPEROR CLAUDIUS CONQUERED BRITAIN THE CAPTURE OF COLCHESTER, ELEVEN TRIBAL KINGS SURRENDER TO THE ROMANS

SANCTUS BELL ALONGSIDE THE

CAST

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS THE RECORDS HELD BY ALL SAINTS’ ARE MORE OR LESS COMPLETE FOR THE LAST

1352

1290 1220

1871 FORTY NINE BOAT FAMILIES LIVED IN THE VILLAGE THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 273 INHABITED HOUSES

THE ‘COMING OF THE CANALS’ BIG BEN IS A FAMOUS BELL FOUND

INSIDE ELIZABETH TOWER IN LONDON. WEIGHT: 13 TONS. THE BELL AND CLOCK WERE INSTALLED IN 1859. THE NOTE IS E WHEN STRUCK. THE BBC STARTED AIRING THE CHIMES OF BIG BEN IN 1924

SHOW THAT THE CHURCH HAD A

BELLS

SITE IS ON THE

S

THE FIRST RECORD OF A RECTOR IN BRAUNSTON – WILLIAM DE NEVILL

1801 ABOUT 179 HOUSES IN BRAUNSTON

METHODIST CHURCH BUILT IN 1779 CONVERTED INTO A HOME IN 2012

1552

CHURCH RECORDS

CHURCH

THE ANCIENT

BRAUNSTONBURY

EAST BANK OF THE RIVER LEAM

1538

MARRIED EVERARD DE ROS A KNIGHT IN ROYAL SERVICE

CANA

POSSIBLY A SETTLER FROM SAXONY

ROSIA

1776 BRAUNSTON FIELDS ENCLOSED BY ACT OF PARLIAMENT

1850

1527

LAST INHABITANTS OF THE ABANDONED VILLAGE OF R AU N S TO N B U

R

B

AGRICULTURAL

COMMUNITY

AGATHA

FOUR

1400s

ADJACENT TO THE BRAUNSTONBURY

SITE, ON THE WEST BANK OF THE RIVER, IS THE SITE OF THE

LOST VILLAGE OF WOLFEHAMPCOTE

HILARY

ION

CENTURY BRAUNSTON

MANOR PASSED TO THE

TRUSSEBOT FAMILY

IT WAS DIVIDED BETWEEN THREE HEIRESSES

956AD

SAXON KING EADWIG GRANTED LAND IN THE BRAUNSTON AREA TO ONE OF HIS NOBLEMEN

D UN

EARLY IN THE THIRTEENTH

HELD LAND IN

BRAUNSTON OF THE BISHOP OF

BAYEUX’S FEE

Brandestone

500AD THE NAME BRAUNSTON WAS ORIGINALLY BRANDESTONE THE HOMESTEAD OF BRAND

1720 THERE WERE ABOUT EIGHTY HOUSES IN BRAUNSTON ABOUT THIS TIME 1600s A VILLAGE SCHOOL WAS OPENED

1200 TO 1508 THE DE ROS FAMILY HELD THE MANOR

1200s

1086

THE DOOMSDAY

BOOK STATED THAT WILLIAM REVEREL

THOUGHT AS A MEASURE OF LAND SUFFICIENT TO SUPPORT A HOUSEHOLD IT WAS LATER USED AS A MEASURE OF TAXATION

(A STRETCH OF CANAL OUTSIDE THE V ANKS ILL A GE )

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Walking is something for all the family, and on your doorstep in Northamptonshire is some of the most amazing scenery, backdrops, history and places to visit. And there is no better time to venture out after all the Christmas pudding and extra calories of the festivities.

The village pub in Everdon, The Plough, welcomes walkers with dogs, and provides an ideal start and finish for walks throughout the year. Kim, Barry and Stephen open their doors from 11am and have on offer light lunches, along with the chance to sample a locally brewed ale or maybe just a cup of tea or coffee in a vintage cup and saucer.

Whilst there you can even visit The Furrow, which is open daily, stocking an ever changing array of vintage and retro collectable items, from furniture to old photo albums.

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Here’s an idea that could set you off on the road to stunning scenery and a visit to The Plough.

Take a look at an Ordnance Survey map either on line https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/shop/ explorer-map-newport-pagnell-northamptonsouth.html or the printed Explorer Map number 207.

You can achieve a super circular walk of about 1.5 miles taking in Little Everdon or go for longer walks through Everdon Stubbs, up to and past Mantles Heath and drop down to Snorscombe. Add a few more miles, and head over to Preston Capes before heading to Snorscombe.

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Start at The Plough (see advert on following page) and follow pink walk via Little Everdon for around 1.5 miles to build up an appetite!

If you fancy something a little more strenuous then take the blue route through Everdon Stubbs and back via Snorscombe. A walk of around 4 miles.

Did you know?

Everdon Stubbs is a deciduous woodland covering an area of approximately 100 acres (0.40 km2) and was once a famous hunting covert.

The land now covered by the woods was originally grazing land for Wild Boar, through which Everdon gets its name (from Old English eoferdūn’boar hill’).

In the spring the area is covered with its famous carpet of bluebells, extremely well known throughout the county.

Located at the centre of the village, Saint Mary’s church dates from the 14th century, and was built in the decorated style Some say that it was the churchyard of St Mary’s, and not St Giles of Stoke Poges, that was the inspiration for Thomas Gray’s famous elegy “In an English Churchyard”.

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Who is the fairest of them all?

Are you looking for that perfect outfit for a special occasion? Not sure what to wear or how to finish off your outfit?

Weddings and civil ceremonies, Ascot, Henley, graduation, awards ceremonies, charity balls, cruising, black tie events ... whatever the occasion, Mirror Mirror dress agency in Rugby can help you put together the right outfit.

Specialising in beautiful designer outfits and immaculate ‘once worn’ special occasionwear the team at Mirror Mirror will help you look just right whatever the occasion.

Maggie and Roberta can provide you with designer outfits from the names you love, at prices you will adore: Ariella, Bernshaw, Condici, Coterie, Frank Usher, Gina Bacconi, Gold, Ian Stuart, Jacques Vert, John Charles, Joseph Ribkoff, Linea Raffielli, Luis Civit, Mireia, Vera Mont and many more, including some gorgeous items from not so well known names.

They currently stocking sizes 8 to 28 and have an excellent seamstress for fast alterations, if required.

The shop also stock an large range of shoes, bags, hats, fascinators and pashminas ensuring that you look perfect from top to toe.

Do you have a beautiful outfit that you wore once and will never wear again?

Mirror Mirror offers clients a discreet service for selling their beautiful designer outfits.

Dress agency items are accepted during our opening hours, although they would ask that you call ahead if you are bringing in a number of items.

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Out & about The traditional bar offers a range of beautifully cared for Ales, & Fine Wines, featuring local brewery ‘Gun Dog Ales’.

Lunch available daily or Tea & Coffee.

‘The Furrow’

Three barns, in the large garden, open daily from 11.00, with a fabulous range of retro & vintage furniture, plants,flowers,collectibles & treasures, perfect for that special gift.

The Plough Inn Everdon

Open Daily from 11.00-11.00pm The Plough offers within a beautiful environment, high quality, freshly prepared food, using local & Seasonal Ingredients – In particular, our own home produced Lamb, Everdon Beef & Sausages.

Please call 01327 361606 or 07866789737

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The Countryman Staverton

The Countryman wishes all its customers a Happy New Year We will be closed from 5th — 21st January We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you back from Thursday 22nd January Reservations may still be made by calling 01327 311815

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Welcome to La Tiella…

Full of sophistication and Italian charm.

Experience delicious creations in our classically elegant dining room.

Celebrating 1 year of trading in the heart of Long Buckby, Lui has been cooking Italian fayre since 1968 and offers traditional locally sourced fresh seasonal menus in modern contemporary surroundings.

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Tues to Sat 6 – late, Sun & Mon available for private functions ( minimum 24 )

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3 Homemade Soup Special events deserve a special location

Easy Vegetable Soup 3 large carrots or 4-5 smaller ones 1 large parsnip or 2 smaller ones 1 small turnip The inside stalks of a celery including the leaves 1 medium leek 1 large onion 1 can of cannellini beans drained and rinsed 2 heaped tsps of tomato puree Parsley fresh or dried 1 Bayleaf 1 heaped tsp of corn flour dissolved in a tbsp of water 2 chicken or vegetable stock cubes Salt and white pepper to taste Chop all the vegetables and place in saucepan and cover with water. Bring to the boil and simmer until all the vegetables are soft. Add bayleaf, 2 stock cubes, parsley, salt and pepper, tomato puree, cannellini beans and simmer for a further 5 minutes Add the dissolved cornflour stirring all the time and bring back to the boil a couple of minutes

Introducing Home Farm, a new romantic & picturesque venue for your country wedding reception. Just imagine, your own traditional marquee, delicious home-made food of the highest quality, using locally sourced products (Home Farm beef & lamb will always be available on our menu).

Complete with stunning south-westerly views overlooking the spire of All Saints Church, Braunston and miles of rolling countryside. Home Farm is the perfect location for enjoying the sunset – a unique and special venue for your special day.

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Competition 2014 ROCKED! Ask Anyone.

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Win a 2 course dinner for 2 at Ferguson’s Restaurant, Rugby Step inside Ferguson’s to a contemporary warehouse conversion, set in the heart of Rugby’s town centre.

The brasserie style restaurant offers modern British and European cuisine with an emphasis on quality seasonal produce. The beautiful walled garden offers a retreat from the busy town centre during the summer months.

Ferguson’s now offer an express lunch service so you busy people can still experience a fantastic lunch but all within 45 minutes.

Special events run throughout the year, designed to give you a taste of something NEW and exciting. Check out the special events page on their web site for details..

T: 01788 550222 E: info@fergusonsrugby.co.uk www.fergusonsrugby.co.uk Fergusons Restaurant 7A Eastfield Place Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 3AT

How to enter

Answer the following question: David worked alongside which TV chef during his career?

By email to takepart@villageemporium.co.uk and pop your answer in the subject box, providing telephone number and home address in the body of the email, or by post iCon Environmental Innovation Centre, Eastern Way, Daventry, NN11 0QB. Deadline for entries 13th February 2015.

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“Rugby’s Hidden Gem” Come dine with us at Ferguson’s Tucked away down Eastfield Place, Ferguson’s is fast gaining a reputation for expertly cooked, beautifully presented and, of course, delicious food.

Executive chef, David Ferguson has a wealth of experience and learnt the ropes from Saturday Kitchen regular, Nick Nairn.

Open for both lunch and dinner, Ferguson’s offers a menu put together with flair and attention, whether you’re a meat-lover or vegetarian you won’t be disappointed with the lovingly prepared dishes - made using superb quality ingredients.

With starters such as smoked salmon tartare, tomato, cucumber, quails egg, mains including Slow cooked Pork belly fondant potato, spiced red cabbage, black pudding and devilish desserts such as Banana & white chocolate bread & butter pudding, marshmallow, crème anglaise you will soon discover why Ferguson’s is known as Rugby’s Hidden Gem. Once you arrive, relax and let the friendly and attentive front of house team take care of you. Choose from a carefully selected and competitively priced wine list, or enjoy a glass of award winning ale from local brewery, Purity Brewing Company.

For more information or to reserve your table, please visit:

www.fergusonsrugby.co.uk or call 01788 550222 Opening hours: Tuesday – Saturday 17.00 – 21.30 Sunday 12.00 – 15.00 Express Lunch Tuesday - Saturday 12:00 - 14:30

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What’s on?

A full list of events over the forthcoming months is available on our website www.villageemporium.co.uk/events/ Saturday 3rd January Wassail Waking up the Trees – Daventry Country Park, 12pm meet at the visitor centre for a musical procession to the orchard led by the Adderbury Mummets. Bring musical instruments, pots & pans and please wear suitable clothing and footwear. Organised by DDC and FDCP. Call 01327 877193 email friendsofdcp@gmail.com

Saturday 3rd January Rugby National Trust Association 2014 Winter Lectures - Dunchurch Village Hall 2.30pm AGM followed by Recent Developments at Upton House. All with light refreshment. New members & visitors welcome. www.rugbynationaltrust.co.uk Saturday 17th January Crick Village Market - Crick Primary School, 10.00am - 12.00am.

25 plus stalls including home produce incl breads, cakes, meats, jams & chutneys, gifts, jewellery etc. Free entry for shoppers, with cafe. Mobile Library in the car park 10.15am - 11.30am.

Saturday 17th January Napton Village Hall – Live music featuring Sean Cannon (of the Dubliners) and Sons - THE CANNONS 7.30pm for 8pm Tickets £10. Tel; 01926 814596. bernardalsop@gmail.com Thursday 22nd January – Saturday 31st January Dunchurch Pantomaniacs - Present their annual pantomime, The Kings New Clothes

by Limelight Scripts Performances 2015 Thurs 22 Jan ,Fri 23 Jan ,Sat 24 Jan – matinee & evening performances, Sun 25 Jan, Wed 28 Jan, Thurs 29 Jan, Fri 30 Jan, Sat 31 Jan. Tickets from Wanda Fashions.Ticket prices: Adults £7, OAP £6 & children up to 16 £4. Further details available from www. dunchurchevents.org Thursday 22nd January Rugby Decorative and Fine Arts Society (NADFAS) - The Horse and the Horsemen from George Stubbs to Mark Wallinger.

Illustrated lecture by Nicholas Watkins PhD. 7.30pm promptly at the Benn Hall, Newbold Road, Rugby. NOTE OUR EARLIER START TIME. Visitors most welcome. Orange juice & wine on sale from 7pm. Contact Joy Lunn 01455 209489 Thursday 22nd January Long Buckby Library – Energy saving advice session 10.30am – 12pm with Daventry District Council, Station Rd, Long Buckby, NN6 7QB email bucklib@northamptonshire.gov.uk Free entry, please bring annual gas & electricity bill to register. Suitable for 18 +

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Saturday 24th January 2015 Barby Twinning Association - Burns Night in Barby Village Hall 7.30pm until late. Enjoy the haggis being piped in, with music, prose, a 2 course meal & much more for an evening of fun & entertainment. Tickets only £12.50 pp. Details Jackie Frampton 07956 361 833.

Saturday 24th January Burns’ Night Supper - Braunston Village Hall, Traditional Burns Supper - Licensed Bar. Tickets £15. Limited numbers - Call 01788 899086 to book.

Saturday 24th January Guided Winter Bird Walk – Daventry Country Park. Please meet at the visitor centre 10am.

Call 01327 877193 or 705707 email friendsofdcp@gmail.com

Tuesday 27th January Rugby College Open Event – 5.30pm-8pm. Technology Drive, Rugby CV21 1AR call 0300 4560047 or visit info@warkscol.ac.uk

Saturday January 31st Dog Show – Onley Grounds Indoor Arena, Onley Grounds Farm, Willoughby CV23 8AJ. For more details call 01788 817724. www. onleygroundsec.com

Sunday 1st February The Herbert Art Gallery – The Great War : Coventry’s Story.

Jordan Well Coventry CV1 5QP Call 02476 832386 or email info@theherbert.org

Thursday 5th February Grandborough Farmers Market – St Peters Church, 10am12.30pm Fresh produce, cakes, fresh meat, fish and more. Tea, coffee & homemade refreshments available.

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

Out & about Saturday 7th February Guilsborough Music & Drama Society (GMADS) welcomes Mark Carey’s one man show “Into The Breach” to the village hall.

Set during the Second World War this moving yet funny portrait of village life will appeal to everyone over ten years old. Tickets £8 to include a drink. More info at www.gmads.co.uk Wednesday 18th February Rugby National Trust Association - 2015 winter lectures Dunchurch Village Hall Wed: 18.02.15 @7.30 Galle & Lalique Glass. Thu: 05.03.15 @ 2.30 pm.

Conservation: Birmingham Back-to-Backs. Wed: 18.03.15 @ 7.30 pm.

Canal History: The Wonder of Waterways: light refreshments, new members and visitors www.rugbynationaltrust.co.uk Thursday 19th February Rugby Decorative and Fine Arts Society (NADFAS) present English Caricature from Hogarth to Punch. Illustrated lecture by Andrew Davies MA. 7.30pm promptly at the Benn Hall, Newbold Road, Rugby. NOTE OUR EARLIER START TIME. Visitors most welcome. Orange juice & wine on sale from 7pm. Contact Joy Lunn 01455 209489

Regular events Every Tuesday of the month Daventry Country Market - 8.30am-11.30am Home baking, local meat, crafts, plants, tea and coffee. The Churchrooms, Foundry Place, NN11 4AA Everyone welcome, call Anne 01327 876671 for more details.

1st Friday every month Coffee Cakes and Crafts - Come along to Dunchurch Library, School St, Dunchurch 10.30am – 12noon coffee and cake £1.50 Tel: 01788 811355 email dunchurchlibrary@btconnect. com www.dunchurchlibrary.org Weekly – Rugby Ramblers. Full programme of walks available from Rugby library. E mail ask@rugbyramblers.org.u or www.rugbyramblers.org.uk or Fran on 01788 815484 3rd Thursday of the month Rugby Floral Society meet at the Rugby United Reformed church, Hillmorton Road, Rugby at 2pm. Demonstrations, workshops and outings, if you love flowers and would like to learn more about arranging them then come along to our meetings. call Josephine 01788 542378 1st Tuesday of the month Deering’s Daytime Womens Institute meet at Rogers Hall, Deering Road, Hillmorton, Rugby at 2pm. Full programme of activities offered. Info from Josephine 01788 542378

20th -22nd February Midlands Polo Festival Onley Grounds. For more details call 01788 817724. www.onleygroundsec.com

Saturday 21st February Crick Village Market – Crick Primary School, 10.00am - 12.00 noon. 25 plus stalls including home produce, including breads, cakes, meats, jams & chutneys, gifts etc. Free entry for shoppers, with cafe. Mobile Library in the car park 10.15am - 11.30am.

Saturday 28th February Rummage Sale - Galanos House, Banbury Road, Southam, CV47 2BL call 01926 812185.

For Service people past and present and their families, starts at 2.30pm. Good quality donations greatly received.

February 28th – March 1st National Living History Fayre .Onley Grounds, Willoughby. For more details call 01788 817724. www.onleygroundsec.com

Saturday March 7th Jumble Sale – Willoughby Village Hall, 2pm Entry 20p

Willoughby Village Hall Available for bookings for 2015. Nice spacious hall with a stage, plus separate bar area and a committee room.

Large kitchen with all amenities, crockery & cutlery etc.

Call 01788 890003 for prices and availability.

Last Tuesday of the month Rugby Probus Club are looking for new members. If you are male and approaching retirement, or retired, please visit www.Rugbyprobus.co.uk to learn about this club and how to contact us. Most of our meetings are held at a local hotel where a drink and a 3-course lunch is enjoyed with the minimum of formality.

Broadwell Village Hall Available for hire for an hour or a long as needed.

Modern kitchen, central heating, PA system and hearing loop. Call Martin 01926 817967 for details Friday 2nd January then every two weeks Need BSL Ltd ( British Sign Language) – Open coffee mornings for deaf and people who are interested in learning/ helping, to drop in with their problems and let us support them. Held fortnightly on Fridays 10am – 12pm bringing the deaf community together. Call 01455 440030, 07967 966445 or visit www.needbsl.com 2 Aldridge Road, Burbage LE10 2LH

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A Happy New Year!

In Denmark traditions involve smashing plates. People throw broken plates on to friends’ doorsteps. This symbolises good wishes for the year ahead. Another tradition involves leaping from chairs on the strike of midnight.

In Austria, New Years Eve is called Sylvesterabend which means Eve of Saint Sylvester. Suckling pig and peppermint ice cream are traditional food for New Year celebrations. Tables are often decorated with marzipan pigs, and good luck symbols made out of chocolate or marzipan in shapes such as chimney sweeps, coins, or horseshoes are exchanged.

New Year traditions from around the globe Amazing firework displays from around the world have become a familiar sight on New Year’s news programmes. Many countries also have traditional forms of celebration dating back hundreds of years.

In the UK many people observe first-footing. This is traditionally done by a young, healthy, good looking male with dark hair. He carries gifts which include a piece of coal, money, bread and salt, and should be the first person through the front door after the New Year begins. This is believed to bring good luck.

Auld Lang Syne is the familiar tune that many of us sing. This represents remembrance of old friends and times spent with them. Generally credited to Robert Burns, he actually said he was merely noting the words of an ‘old man’s singing.’ He set these words to the tune of a traditional Scottish ditty ‘Can Ye Labour Lea.’

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Lead is considered to be auspicious in Germany so at New Year, they pour molten lead into cold water and see what shape develops. It is believed that this predicts the future, so: heart shapes symbolize marriage, round shapes denote good luck, and a ship means a journey. People also leave a bit of every food eaten on New Year’s Eve on their plate until after Midnight, as a way of ensuring a well-stocked larder. Carp is also included, as it is thought to bring wealth.

Whereas in Brazil, lentils are seen as a symbol of wealth and prosperity and thus are traditionally part of a New Year’s meal. Other customs include priestesses of the local macumba voodoo cult, dressing up in blue and white for a ceremony dedicated to the god of water Yemanja. In addition, a sacrificial boat laden with jewellery, candles and flowers is pushed out from Ipenama beach in a bid to bring health, wealth and happiness.

In Greece, 1st January is also St Basil’s Day. He is remembered for his kindness and generosity to the poor. Vassilopitta, or St Basil’s cake, is one of the special dishes that is prepared and contains a silver or gold coin. Whoever finds the coin will be lucky for the next year.

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Wonderful food and hospitality in historic surroundings infused with modern luxury 25% Discount on take away menu Evening Buffet

Sunday, Monday and Tuesday

£10.95 inc dessert

Children under 10 half price

A la carte menu also available Sunday lunch buffet £9.95 1 The Square, Dunchurch, Rugby, CV22 6NS Tel: 01788 819141 / 811851

Children under 10 half price Food hygiene rating

www.omarsrestaurant.co.uk Opening times: Mon - Thur 5.30pm - 11.30pm, Fri - Sat 5.30pm - midnight Sunday lunch (buffet only) 12.15pm - 3.30pm, Sunday evening 6pm - 11pm FULLY LICENCED & AIR CONDITIONED

“The food looked and smelt amazing and tasted even better! We agreed it was the best Indian cuisine we had ever sampled.”

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Plume of Feathers Weedon, Northants Tel: 01327 340978

Valentines menu available call for details January 17th Karaoke night

Sunday Roast - Served from 12.00 till 4.00. Locally sourced meat and vegetables served with home cooked roast potatoes and lashings of Cath’s Delicious gravy.

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Happy New Year and hoping your 2015 is a wonderful year for Celebration!

We have been encouraged by our customers to expand our offer at The Courtyard Café. We have been delighted to cater for many private occasions in 2014, both at The Courtyard Café and to our clients homes and special venues.

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No 1 Café/ Restaurant on Trip Advisor for The Daventry District

We specialise in Home-Made Afternoon Tea’s, Canapes, and Local Produce Buffet’s. These can be for Children’s Parties, Christenings and Baby Showers, Small Weddings, Celebrations of Life and Birthdays and Anniversaries.

Whatever the occasion, please call or drop in to discuss your needs.

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The Home of Cakes and Infusions The Courtyard Café 6 Bishops Court, Daventry NN11 4NP

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Canal Turn Farm Shop – a Hidden Treasure Celebrating their third anniversary are Dawn and Tim, the owners of Canal Turn Farm Shop, a fabulous little shop providing fresh meats, vegetables, pies and preserves amongst other delights.

Tim, comes from a farming background, ( originally starting with 7 Wilshire horn sheep ) and has built the shop from scratch to include their own butchery and kitchen. This provides the space for Dawn to make all the pies from scratch using their own meat. All of their cattle are rare breed Dexter cattle and are hung for at least 21 days to produce beef that’s a little bit special.

Canal Turn Farm Shop is not just a shop, Dawn has a passion for breeding and rearing her own animals including pigs, sheep and cows and can often be seen surrounded by lambs in the spring time bottle feeding and caring for little ones that haven’t had a very easy start to life.

Testimonial Mr & Mrs Pettifer have been coming to Canal Turn farm Shop for two months and have vowed never to buy their meat from anywhere else and have recommended it to all of their friends.

It really is a hidden treasure, found alongside the Grand Union Canal at Whilton Locks, open Tuesday- Sunday with the added bonus of fresh fish from Grimsby every other Friday.

Call 07976 550481 for more details, or find them on facebook or visit www.canalturnfarmshop.co.uk for more details.

Canal Turn Farm Shop Quality Produce Friendl y Service Jams, chutneys available in hessian gift bags Gift vouchers available £5, £10 & £20 Meats reared and butchered on the farm Top quality fresh veg, oils & preserves Free Range Pork, Lamb, Chicken & Beef Dexter steak pies & apple pies now available from our farm kitchen.

January Sale on selected frozen meats while stocks last

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Green Acres Rural Enterprise Centre offers informal educa�onal opportuni�es for young people to learn to grow and cook their own food We work with schools to ensure that young people stay engaged with their educa�on and develop a work ethic and a healthy lifestyle Rural Enterprise Centre ❘ Green Acres Farm ❘ Catesby Road ❘ Staverton ❘ Daventry ❘ Northants ❘ NN11 6JP

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MAKE NEW FRIENDS AND MAYBE MEET THAT SPECIAL PERSON IN 2015 !

You are very welcome to join us at these Sunday Lunches in Banbury:

Sunday 11th January 2015 Sunday 1st February 2015 Sunday 1st March 2015 We have been established for 12 years and meet for lunch at the Whately Hall hotel, a historic 17th century hotel full of character and charm in the centre of Banbury adjacent to Banbury Cross.

In this private venue, where we have the restaurant reserved for ourselves all afternoon, we look forward to enjoying good company, fine food and wine.

Come along, widen your social circle, meet new friends and possibly find romance. We strive to have an equal number of ladies and gentlemen at each lunch where you will be warmly welcomed.

Make new local friends, book now and join us at the next lunch, for more details phone Mike on: 01564 230025 or 07718 155146 or email: thesundaylunch@hotmail.co.uk If this may be of interest to someone you know, please tell them about us. The lunches are great fun and there is no membership fee or obligation to attend regularly.

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Keep Young at Heart... with Daventry & District Heart Support Group This support group brings a very important link in the Cardiac Rehabilitation program and operates a full and varied programme of wonderful activities available to anyone with a heart condition. You can even bring along partners, family members and friends. In fact anyone is welcome who supports the aims of The British Heart Foundation.

Where?

The group meet on the 2nd Wednesday evening of each month ( except August ) and the evening runs from 7.30pm- 9.30pm. They meet at Weedon Village Hall, West Street, Weedon, NN11 4QU and refreshments are provided. The cost.... a donation of £2 to cover each meeting you attend.

This group was formed by people who share similar problems, but all have an amazing positive outlook and want to share that with you.

How to get in touch The group is run by volunteers, you may like to help or go along and share in the delights that group activities can offer.

What do they do?

There is a wide variety of activities to include evening events with guest speakers, walking and Nordic Walking exercise plus social activities and days out to places of interest.

For more details call; Viv Crouch ( Chairperson ) 01327 341193 or John Evans ( Treasurer ) 01327 341526.

Affiliated to the British Heart Foundation.

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For more details or to book an appointment please telephone 01788 577202 07986 166973

In recognition of National Tinnitus Awareness Week Diane will For more information be running FREE tinnitus clinics 9.30 - 12.30 on Thurs 5th Feb please contact Diane: at Danetre Medical Practice & Fri 6th Feb at Rugby Osteopathic Centre. Please feel free to call in for information & advice.

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Mobile Safety Phone security is a serious issue Nowadays it’s probably more worrying if someone steals your phone than your purse because of the amount of data stored on it: bank, Facebook, Twitter, and Amazon accounts, are the tip of the iceberg.

Your first line of defence is to make it hard for thieves to get into the phone. Make sure you’ve got your phone lock turned on so that they have to enter your password. If you’re using a pattern or pin code to unlock the phone make sure it’s not something simple like 1234 or a rectangle.

SIM cards can be switched to another phone and used to run up bills of thousands of pounds. Notify your provider as soon as you realise your phone is missing. A delay may mean that you incur unnecessary charges. Although phone companies are being exhorted to cap the amount of liability a customer incurs if their phone is misused, at the time of writing this is not commonplace. Make sure your SIM is locked, as well as your handset, and check with your provider to see if you can voluntarily place a cap on your usage; that way, the phone will cut out once the limit is reached.

Switch your location service on. Your phone will then be able to tell you where it is. Apple, Android and other major systems all have online phone location websites. You can locate and lock the phone, make it ring or even wipe it.

Mobile phones, like laptops are open to hackers. In general phones are more secure from virus attacks, but you still need to be wary of criminals. Virus attacks on phones mostly occur via dodgy apps. Apple are very strict about what is allowed into iTunes so virus protection isn’t an issue. On Android devices

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you need to be more careful. Read reviews carefully and check the permissions the app requests when you install it. If it’s a simple app asking for full access to your phone, it should ring alarm bells. If in doubt don’t install. Most of the major security companies produce Android apps to give you an extra level of security. Install one of these to give you extra peace of mind.

Remember, when your phone connects to a Wi-Fi hotspot all the information it sends and receives passes through the computer controlling that hotspot. Always be aware of who owns the hotspot and how much you trust them. Most data, like bank logins and other major services, are highly encrypted so they can’t be stolen. However, other websites you use will not be as secure and may allow your login details to be hi-jacked. Check that the website or app you are using is secure (look for a little padlock icon) before you type in your details, especially card details. If in any doubt, don’t use it.

Phone security is mostly about being aware of the problem and using common sense. If you follow the steps above, then even if you do lose your phone, it shouldn’t cause you any serious issues.

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Nursery childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years Qualified and experienced staff with two Early Years Teachers & fully qualified playworker Dedicated Baby Room & captivating Sensory Room Out of School and Holiday Club 4+

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With over 200 bikes on display in our 2-floor showroom There’s someThing for everyone!

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PET CARE FOR LESS

Dog walking & pet sitting service covering from Daventry to Banbury and all surrounding villages Fully insured CRB checked References available free initial consultation

email petcareforless@live.co.uk web www.petcareforless.co.uk Faceboook Pet Care For Less Call Aisha on 07969 771772

Assistant Pet Sitter Wanted

Must have own transport and experience in caring for animals. Please email us your CV and covering letter to apply and for more information.

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New Dance Fitness Classes!

Starting January 2015

with EMMA in Northants & Warks

Experience the New Dance Fitness Phenomenon!

Enjoy the very best of BALLROOM & LATIN, mixed with the latest, proven ways to GET FIT FAST, with the most FUN & FABULOUS workout EVER, dance experience & partner not required!

MONDAYS (9.30am) STAVERTON Village Hall WEDNESDAYS (6.45pm) DAVENTRY Community Centre THURSDAYS (10.45am) SOUTHAM Leisure Centre FRIDAYS (10.00am) NETHER HEYFORD Village Hall Get your FIRST FITSTEPS CLASS with me absolutely FREE!!

(Thereafter standard prices are £5 per session or £24 per six week block booking)

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YOUR ANIMALS, OUR VETS, ALL THE TIME Towcester Veterinary Centre and Weedon Vets have departments which provide a one stop solution for all your veterinary needs 24 hours a day.

• high quality diagnostics and surgery • routine vaccinations and procedures • advice and planning on all aspects of pet ownership and animal husbandry • a friendly face to provide reassurance and answers to any questions you may have • a place to purchase pet and animal feeds as well as routine medication.

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Bilton Grange Preparatory School

Co-educational Day and Boarding School from 4-13 set in 100 acres near Rugby

OPEN MORNING

Saturday 7th March at 10:30am Bursaries and academic scholarships are available.

Please contact the Registrar, Rebecca Bantoft on 01788 818249 for further information.

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Update your style in 2015 visit us to see our NEW YEAR offers

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‘Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week’ So you’ll always have someone to talk to 8 High Street Daventry NN11 4HT 01327 707 905

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THE GROOM ROOM at Kilsby Cattery

PROFESSIONAL, FULLY QUALIFIED PET GROOMERS Tel: 07736 299554

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The Groom Room is totally separate from the cattery, therefore our cat guests will neither see nor hear any dogs.

Proprietor: Kim Vandervell, Malt Mill House Malt Mill Close, Kilsby, CV23 8XN 01788 824132 e: info@kilsbycattery.co.uk

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Learn to dance in a fun and friendly atmosphere Experience not required (classes for all levels) Come on your own or bring a partner DAVENTRY Community Centre NN11 0EQ Wednesday 8pm Ballroom 9pm Latin Thursday 8pm Argentine Tango (every 1st & 3rd Thursday)

‘Christmas Lights Switch On Evening’ Saturday 6th December 2014 Thirlmere Close, Drayton A big thank you to all those who came along on the evening and to those who donated to Cancer Research UK An incredible £275.00 was raised in total.

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STAVERTON Village Hall NN11 6JE Monday 8pm Salsa PLUS Monthly Weekend Workshops, Milongas, Socials and Tea Dances (including Sequence)

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WILL & LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY. HAVE YOU DONE THEM?

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Garden sheds Potting sheds Chalets Playhouses Tidy stores Custom sheds

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Early Nesters These days, in the face of climate change, we often hear of the impact that a rise in average global temperature has on our native wildlife. Studies by the British Trust for Ornithology indicate that many garden birds are beginning to nest a week earlier than they were fifty years ago. However, there are some bird species that have always been ‘early nesters’ and such activity can often be observed as early as January and February.

The rook is a prime example. A member of the crow Corvus family; the rook is very much like a crow in appearance, but whilst the crow is somewhat solitary, the rook is a very social bird and nests communally. Rook nests are found grouped together (around 12- 30 nests) towards the very top of large trees and are often easily spotted due to the raucous presence of these birds. It is easy to see how the structure of these rookeries gave rise to the collective nouns for a group of rooks: a building, a parliament. Although it is the vocal nature of these birds that perhaps gave rise to my personal favourite: storytelling.

Speaking of which, a colleague of mine reliably informs me that such birds will communally defend their nests by defecating on anyone that stands beneath their rookery. A pretty effective strategy against man, I expect!

Rooks are at their most vocal during courtship, which is at this time of year. Indeed, as a keen naturalist from the 1940’s once noted “”rooks, in the

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breeding season attempt sometimes, in the gaiety of their hearts, to sing, but with no great success”.

Look out for the male strutting his stuff and bowing before his desired mate whilst spreading his wings and tail and emitting a loud ‘caw’.

A rook will build its nest by snapping twigs off trees (or stealing them from other nests) and adding a bit of mud before lining it with wool, hair or a bit of grass. Typically, they will re-use their old nest but not before giving it a good spring-clean, and this can start as early as January.

Old crow and rook nests are frequently re-used by birds of prey, such as kestrel or hobby. In fact, birds of prey are another group of ‘early nesters’, with many of them beginning to nest as early as February, and for good reason. If their chicks hatch before the vigour of spring growth kicks in, the adult birds can more readily see, hear and catch the small rodents on which they feed their young.

So be on the lookout for the courtship sights and sounds of these ‘early nesters’ in January and February. In the meantime, why not do a little spring-cleaning yourself and clear out any old nesting material from your bird boxes to rid them of any parasites? This will give your regular garden birds a head start for the coming spring.

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Recruiting at Cummins Company overview

Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, (USA) Cummins employs approximately 46,000 people worldwide and serves customers in approximately 190 countries and territories through a network of more than 600 company-owned and independent distributor locations and approximately 6,500 dealer locations.

Cummins earned $1.48 billion on sales of $17.3 billion in 2013.

Our facility at Daventry

Daventry is a flagship manufacturing site and the lead plant for worldwide sales of Cummins KV & QS KV high horsepower engines, supplying international markets in the electricity generating, mining, locomotive, marine, and oil and gas sectors.

A Queen’s Award winner for Export and International Trade, the substantial investment in state of the art technology has resulted in a highly advanced facility, with a world class reputation.

The Opportunities

We are now looking to recruit the following manufacturing roles: Warehouse Operator Ensure all duties within the scope of the warehouse operations role are conducted to the desired housekeeping and quality standards whilst keeping to delivery schedules. Main duties whilst operating counter balance and reach trucks will be receiving, putaway, picking, packing and dispatch of engine parts.

Assembly Operator Assemble high horse power natural gas and diesel engines whilst working to the given takt time and maintaining both quality and safety standards.

Test Operator Preparation and testing of high horse power natural gas and diesel engines.

Trim Operator Preparation of high horse power natural

gas and diesel engines for final shipment, including diagnosing and solving any issues whilst following Company procedures.

Blockline Machinist Use a variety of Siemens controlled CNC machines to produce high quality cylinder blocks.

Successful candidates will possess the ability to understand instruction and work under their own initiative within the recognised process, with a good level of numeracy and literacy. They will be PC or Hand Held Terminal literate with a good appreciation of quality standards and health and safety requirements.

In return, you can look forward to a competitive base salary, variable bonus, 25 days holiday, life insurance plus genuine prospects to grow with the business.

If you wish to apply for this vacancy, please send your CV with a cover letter stipulating the role(s) you wish to apply for to Adele.Morgan@Cummins.com or request an application form by telephone 01327 886000. Closing date for receipt of applications is end of January 2015.

We are also looking to recruit for the Cummins Apprenticeship Scheme. If you would like to earn while you learn and progress into a full time role we have a dedicated team to support you. You will have the opportunity to work on innovative and cutting edge projects while working towards an NVQ Level 3 and a HNC/HND qualification. Closing date for applications for the Apprenticeship roles is 28 February 2015.