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Another year starts and who knows what we can expect! What we do know is we’ll be dropping copies through letterboxes six times this year to help promote local businesses to local people, with great services, trades, independents and content to keep you, the reader entertained. Enjoy, and don’t forget if you read and use The Village Emporium, pass on the good word of loving local. We wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2020 and thank all customers and readers for their continued support and moving into our 16th year.

Features

Bitesize recipes

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Competitions

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42 Banana peel cake 45 Cinnamon panna cotta 50 Fish Pie

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8 Support for busy lifestyles 10 Cervical cancer prevention week 20 Celebrating women in business 52 Red Tractor 54 Use less plastic 56 Boosting the bee population 58 Long Buckby circular walk 64 Silverstone experience 70 Garden tips

36 Beef & Guiness stew with bacon

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Welcome to The Village Emporium

5 Look good, feel good 11 Your family 26 Your home 52 Out & about 56 Whats on? 69 Your garden

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12 Win a copy of ‘Once Upon The South

Downs Way’ by the Adventure Geek

40 Win a BEMER session from the Health Pod

Brain teasers

24, 26, 34, 45, 49, 59, 72

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Are you struggling with: Aches & Pains? Stress & Tension? Do you feel like your body need an MOT? For a drug free, non-invasive, body balancing, supremely relaxing treatment, book an appointment with me today. Complementary health clinic in Daventry. Day & Evening Appointments. www.choosewellbeing.co.uk info@choosewellbeing.co.uk 0771 563 4767 Sue Jaycock PGCE ITEC BTPA FHT CNHC BOWEN TECHNIQUE AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE

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For over 12 months, The Health Pod in St Johns Square, Daventry have been helping their local community to feel better, sleep better, have more energy and ease their aches and pains. Their unique service is easy and quick. No clothes are removed and no hands on with this 100% natural therapy! Clients who have used BEMER Physical Vascular Therapy have had relief from back problems, shoulder and tennis elbow complaints, neck stiffness, arthritis in hands, aching/tingly feet, achilles tendon injury, aching knee/sports injury, muscles strains, post surgery, broken bones etc. It also helps many clients with improved energy levels, mental focus, better sleep, digestive concerns and more. Many Pro Athletes use this therapy to improve stamina and performance while also helping with rest, repair and recovery after work outs.

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Ask Sheaf Street Health Store

Support for busy lifestyles Continuing our series from Sheaf Street Health Store, we explore ‘Stress and Anxiety’. This article does not seek to diagnose or treat; if you are suffering from any health condition or are currently taking prescribed medication, please consult your GP before considering any complementary therapies. Q: How do I know whether what I’m feeling is stress or anxiety – or are they the same thing? A: Stress and anxiety are often used interchangeably and can contribute to sleepless nights, a racing mind, exhaustion, endless worry, and the inability to concentrate, besides the physical aspects such as a rapid heart rate, elevated blood pressure, tension and headaches, they are in fact completely different conditions. Stress can be defined by the inability to cope with a certain level of pressure and is generally short term, such as that felt in a job interview, presentation or exam. However, once the event is over stress levels return to calm. Anxiety is an ongoing fear or worry that stems from stress but does not dissipate once the stressor has gone, the effects can affect personal life, family life and occupation.

Q: How can I reduce stress and anxiety through my diet? A: Dietary changes can be rewarding and with a little planning and organisation they are quick and easy. Swap out processed foods and high sugar foods for wholefoods. This means vegetables, salad, fruit, wholegrains, and high quality, organic where possible proteins are consumed. A simple breakfast swap would be to replace a sugary breakfast cereal for avocado on a bed of veggies. Removing sugar, trans-fats and processed foods not only dampens the inflammatory element of stress, but also makes way for highly nutritious foods that will help the body cope with pressure and worry.

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Feature In addition, there are some botanical compounds revered for their calming effect. Theanine, a constituent of tea, particularly rich in green tea, is considered to exert a soothing effect. In fact, research showed that a group of students who were about to sit an exam, felt the calming and enhanced focus effects as quickly as 30 minutes after consuming 200mg of Theanine. Similarly, Lemon Balm, native to European countries including the UK, has a long history of use as a traditional medicinal herb for balancing mood and promoting feelings of wellbeing.

Visit Sheaf Street Health Store, 20 Sheaf Street, in Daventry, for a one-to-one chat, and more information.

Q: Is there anything else I can do? A: Other techniques include yoga, meditation, mantras, whilst walking in nature and spending time outdoors in barefoot can be highly therapeutic. Finding a calming activity can take some experimentation, however, reading, turning off mobiles, TVs and laptops or using just candlelight after 7pm in the home can reap improvements.

Q: Do I need a food supplement? A: Taking a B-complex formulation, such as the High Five B Complex from Viridian Nutrition can be useful to ensure that your body is getting all the supporting nutrients it needs. The B-family; including B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12 and folate contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, besides the normalising of psychological function and mental performance. At Sheaf Street Health Store we stock a wide variety of whole foods and nutritional supplements, and we can recommend options for particular needs, such as vegans and vegetarians. We also stock a range of self-help books on managing stress and anxiety through nutrition. We’d love to put a smile on your face so come and see us for information or a chat at 20 Sheaf Street, Daventry.

Recommended Reads by Shaun Higgs: How to go Vegan by Veganuary Loads of people are trying a plant-based diet these days, even if only for January, or a couple of days a week. I’ve heard a lot of different reasons why: cutting back on meat is kinder to the environment; it’s kinder to animals; it encourages us to eat healthier. A lot of top athletes now are also saying it changed their life (or saved it). It can be quite a big gear-change to give it a go though, and that’s why I like this book from the people at Veganuary – a bit of a helping hand, in a handy size.

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Cervical cancer prevention week 20th – 26th January 2020 How can you reduce your risk of cervical cancer?

How can you get involved in cervical cancer prevention week.

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Attend cervical screening when invited.

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Raise awareness

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Take up the HPV vaccination if aged 11-18

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Know where to find support and further information

Request a cervical cancer prevention week pack available from Jos Trust website to hold an awareness day or a fund raising event.

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Share your story: if you have been personally affected by cervical cancer or abnormalities, talking about your experience in the media can encourage others to take action.

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Campaign, contact your MP to ask them to join us in working to increase uptake of cervical screening in your local area.

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Join the #SmearForSmear campaign to help spread the word about the importance of smear tests in preventing cervical cancer

Know the symptoms of cervical cancer and seek medical advice if experiencing any of the following:-

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In most cases, abnormal vaginal bleeding is the first noticeable symptom of cervical cancer. This includes bleeding during or after sex, between your periods and after you have been through the menopause. Visit your GP for advice if you experience any type of abnormal vaginal bleeding. Other symptoms of cervical cancer may include pain and discomfort during sex, unusual or unpleasant vaginal discharge, and pain in your lower back or pelvis. •

Nine women are diagnosed with cervical cancer every day

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Two women lose their lives to the disease every day

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75% of cervical cancers can be prevented by cervical screening (smear tests)

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Win a signed copy of ‘Once Upon The South Downs Way’ book Who famously stayed in Dunchurch on his way to blow Our regular walk is supplied by Julia, The Adventure Geek who can be found leading walks in and around all our local villages. Take a look at the web site for inspiration on adventures further afield than on our doorstep. How about Cambridge Diddy Doors, Hadrian’s Wall or a taste of The Camino- Pyrenees? A recent adventure walk across The South Downs Way culminated in a book written following her adventure over the 100 miles, detailing the challenges, fears and inspirational life stories on this journey. We have three of these, signed by Julia for three winners of our local quiz. Adventure is a way of life. Get outside, Get Inspired and go and take a hike. Instagram: @The_Adventure_Geek Facebook: TheAdventureGeek We deliver to over 33,000 homes each issue. All the answers to the following questions are villages and historic facts about places we deliver to;

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To be in with a chance of winning send all the answers to the following questions 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 Suite 4, Wayside House, Braunston, NN11 7HB. T The winner will be selected from all correct entries on February 10th 2020. Which two canals run from Braunston to London ?

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What famous service station is on the M1 between junction 16/17 ? Which Northamptonshire small train station opened in 1881 ? Which two settlements make up Stowe Nine Churches in Northamptonshire ? Which redundant Anglican church stands in the civil parish of Wolfhampcote ? Which village is well known for its Steam and Heavy Horse Show held in July ? What other name can the A5 be called? What new development is linked with the USA for receiving the first ever transatlantic telephone call in 1927 sent from Rugby Radio Station? Which Warwickshire village has the image of a dinosaur ( Ichthyosaurus ) on a sign at the entrance to the village. The source to the River Leam rises in which Northamptonshire village?

A battle took place in which Northamptonshire village in 1645? Which Northamptonshire village holds an annual event in July full of scarecrows? Which village had an ordnance depot authorised by an Act of Parliament in 1803?

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Celebrating women in business It’s been over 100 years since the passing of the Representation of the People Act, which first gave women the right to vote in the UK in 1918. The act gave some women and all men the right to vote in local and national elections.

The key facts show that the number of women running their own businesses is on the rise. Partly fuelled by the need for flexible working and helped by the ability to work online or remotely, many women are working for themselves offering freelance services or selling their products online.

Over 100 years on things have changed siginificantly for most women with more equality, freedom and opportunities than ever. There is plenty more to be achieved to attain true equality in terms of work, pay and opportunities and the need to inspire, educate and encourage young women is of utmost importance.

Big business

The UK may be the start-up capital of Europe, but not when it comes to women. Despite a sharp increase in female self-employment during austerity government, the number of women starting and scaling businesses remains much lower than that of men and of women in similar economies. What’s holding us back? The picture varies depending on the stage of intention or business, but the mix is the same: access to funding and networks, primary care responsibilities, sectors and skills.

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Only 1 in 3 UK entrepreneurs is female: a gender gap equivalent to 1.1 million missing businesses. (Rose Review of Female Entrepreneurship, HM Treasury 2019)

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In 2017, only 5.6% of UK women run their own businesses, compared to 15% of women in Canada, almost 11% of women in the US, and over 9% of women in Australia and the Netherlands. (Rose Review of Female Entrepreneurship, HM Treasury 2019)

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Self-employed women are the majority of the newly self-employed. The increase in the number of women in the UK becoming self-employed is unprecedented. Historically, women have made up just over a quarter of the self-employed, but in the last decade 58% of the newly self-employed have been female.

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There are now almost 1.5 million women selfemployed which represents an increase of around 300,000 in the last 10 years.

Flexible working

The Village Emporium magazine is a great example of a business owned and run by women all of whom enjoy the flexibility of working hours that enable them to fit in other businesses and family. The magazines are owned by Karen who also runs haulage company, Exact Logistics. They are run by Alison who is a nordic walking instructor and a sheep farmer in her spare time! Of our other team members, Clare is a gardener and most unusually is a rope splicer for the local chandler! Caroline our designer works as a freelancer and also sells her art at craft fairs and online. This demonstrates the reality of most female entrepreneurs who are using a variety skills and experience to create a working environment to works for them.

Inspiration

Throughout 2020 we will be bringing you sucess stories from a selection of the women in business that we work with through the Village Emporium. So if you are tempted to strike out on your own or are looking for a more creative, flexible way of earning a living, then we hope their stories will inspire you to make 2020 the year you take the first steps to starting your own business.

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Mickie Fenwick-Wilson Mickie’s interest in sewing and soft furnishings began when she first learnt needlework at school as a girl. Since then she has now been in the soft furnishing industry for over 20 years. She began her career by working and sewing from home while she had two young children, the hours and flexibility suited her lifestyle. As her children got older and Mickie had more time to commit to her work, her business grew and she had the opportunity to open her first shop. This was in Rugby town centre, about 10 years ago, her hard work and perseverance meant that she was able to open a second shop in Dunchurch. Mickie owned and ran two shops for a period of time, however she was unhappy with her work life balance and amalgamated these into her shop in Dunchurch, where she has been based for over six years. One of the challenges Mickie has faced over the years is getting the work/life balance correct. The nature of the soft furnishings business is that as well as working weekdays you have to have evening appointments and work weekends. Mickie has always wanted to take on work where she could which often meant long days with early starts and late evenings. To alleviate this, Mickie took on her colleague Elaine to work alongside her. Since Elaine began working at Soft Furnishings by Mickie, it has given Mickie a great relief to have someone to rely on and share the workload with.

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Beef & Guinness stew with bacon dumplings

Ingredients

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Meanwhile, beat the butter and caster sugar in a large bowl with an electric whisk for 3-4 mins (or a wooden spoon for 7-8 mins) until light and fluffy, then beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the vanilla.

Ingredients

In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and cinnamon with a pinch of salt. Fold half into the butter mixture with a metal spoon until just combined. Fold in the puréed banana, then the remaining flour mixture and the walnuts. Pour into the tin, level the top and bake for 50-55 mins or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin for 10 mins, then remove and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200°C, fan 180°C. Grease and line a deep 20cm round cake tin with nonstick baking paper. Put the bananas and peel in a food processor with 70ml boiling water and blitz until smooth. Set aside to cool a little.

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Red Tractor food: something that brings people together If you’ve had a good festive period, you might be a bit fed up of food by now and looking to cut back. Brits spend about 20 per cent more on food in December compared to any other month of the year, according to the Bank of England. Hosting celebrations for family and friends or simply treating yourself leads to more households during the festive period buying more food, as well as those special one off seasonal and luxury items. But as we spend more of our hard-earned cash on food, do we give as much thought to where the food we are buying comes from? Fortunately for you, British farms produce wonderful, seasonal crops all year round. The fresh British vegetables you’ll be buying this month will have been picked in bitterly cold winter conditions. And nothing stops hard-working farmers caring for their animals, regardless of the weather or time of year. And if you care about the standards your food is produced to, there is a clear point of navigation you can follow. Jim Moseley is CEO of Red Tractor Assurance – the UK’s largest food and farming scheme. He says: “The Red Tractor scheme uniquely brings together the whole length of the UK food supply chain from farm to packet. We are living in an age where people’s views are so polarized it can be incredibly confusing to know who and what to trust. It is something that we see in food and farming everyday, which is why it is important to us at Red Tractor, that all our standards and requirements are based on science and facts. This ensures that our certified farms produce high quality food that is the right for shoppers, right for the environment and right for

farmers. With people often only taking just a short 10 seconds to make their purchasing decisions in store, Red Tractor provides a simple short-hand for them to know that the food has been produced to high standards.” Jim says with the Red Tractor logo consumers have something they can trust. It is a simple mark that guarantees a product is traceable, safe and farmed with care – the three things consumers say they care most about when buying food. “The fact that a food product was produced in the UK automatically means it is produced to some of the highest legislative food standards in the world,” Jim explained. “But if it carries the Red Tractor logo, the bar is raised even higher. What does this mean in practice? It means the people who work in the fields picking the vegetables by hand will be properly trained and treated well. It means the welfare of an animal has been of paramount importance throughout its life. And it means that any food and drink that makes its way onto your plate has been handled in a way that it remains traceable and safe to eat. It sounds like a simple proposition, but they are the principles on which Red Tractor was founded 20 years ago. We are proud of the work undertaken by farmers so they can carry the Red Tractor logo. They produce food to excellent standards at a price that consumers can afford, so this festive season. The logo can be found on millions of food items sold in supermarkets and restaurants across the country.

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Make 2020 the year you use less plastic Did you know?

It is estimated that an average of 35.8 million plastic bottles are used EVERY DAY in the UK, but only 19.8 million are recycled each day. This means there are on average 16 million plastic bottles a day not making their way into the recycling bin..

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Replace lids and tops. If they stay on the container they will get recycled. Squash bottles to save space. Empty and rinse bottles. Left over foods or liquids can contaminate other recyclables and if bottles contain liquid they may not be recycled as deemed too heavy by the automated sorting process. Liquid can also damage the machinery. Leave on labels - these will be removed in the process.

Recycling plastic film & carrier bags

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All clear and coloured plastic bottles from around the home Detergent and soap bottles (minus the pump) Cleaning product bottles (e.g. bathroom cleaners, bleach) (Triggers can be left on) Skin care product bottles

Most major supermarkets now have carrier bag collection points and for those who can’t recycle plastic film at home, some types of plastic films can also be recycled at carrier bag collection points at the larger stores of most major supermarkets. For online shopping deliveries, many supermarkets also allow you to hand your unwanted bags back to the driver for recycling.

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The best way to cut down on plastic usage though is to use less! Take resuable bags to the supermarket, wherever possible buy products in glass jars not plastic, use a fillable water bottle and leave your veg loose in your trolley.

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College campus a hive of activity as students work to boost bee population Students at Northampton College’s Daventry campus are buzzing with excitement as they get set to welcome thousands of bees into four new hives as part of a wildlife conservation project. Youngsters on the ‘Stepping Up’ programme elected to learn more about bees and beekeeping for their course and, having already created a pond and planted pollinators, they are preparing for the arrival of thousands of bees to start their own apiary. The Daventry Bee Project will involve students from across the curriculum, with art students designing and selling a range of Christmas cards to raise money and carpentry students making the strands for the hives to sit on. Estates co-ordinator Chris Thompson, a keen beekeeper in his spare time, is assisting teaching staff with the practical aspects of the project, and said he was thrilled to see the enthusiasm from students involved in the campaign. He added: “Our students wanted to learn more about bees and other pollinators, and what the college could do to help them. They had heard about the plight that native bees are in due to the use of pesticides, loss of habitat and the effects of imported disease so we set up the Daventry Bee Project and converted an area within the grounds into a bee conservation area. “Students planted pollinator-friendly plants and trees, made a wildlife pond, constructed a bee hotel and created a variety of habitats to encourage nesting. “This year, we are creating a honeybee apiary with four beehives. Students are learning about honeybees, their lifecycle and their importance in the pollination of food crops. It’s proving a highly engaging way of learning about something that really matters to our students. “All college students will have the opportunity to learn about the importance of bees in the natural world and in human food production, and will be able to learn the basics of beekeeping, as it is crucial young people are being encouraged to take up the craft of beekeeping for the future.”

The bees are due to arrive at the campus next spring, and students will wear made-to-measure beekeeping suits to ensure they can safely handle the insects. Honey produced by the bees will then be sold to help the project become self-sustainable for the future. Student Naomi Fordham, aged 17, said: “I never expected to be doing beekeeping as part of my college course but it’s really opened my eyes to how it’s all done. It’s been really interesting.” Tiernan Davy, aged 18, added: “It’s good to learn something different and get out of the classroom into the outside world. I’ve enjoyed the challenge and I’m looking forward to getting the bees into their hives.” The Mayor of Daventry, together with the Leader of the Town Council, will be visiting Daventry campus on Thursday, November 28, for a tour of the conservation area and hive set-up while members of the public are invited along the following day as part of the Woodland Trust’s national ‘Climate Fightback’ event to plant saplings and enjoy hot chocolate and cakes. An online crowdfunding campaign has been set up to raise £1,500 for the initial costs of the Daventry Bee Project. Donations can be made via https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ beekeepingnorthamptoncollegdaventry.

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Best foot forward - Long Bucky circular walk Northamptonshire offers a surprising variety of landscapes from the rolling hills in the north, to the scenic vistas and amazing woodlands in the south. If you add the Grand Union Canal with its many towpaths, quaint little villages that are secreted in history it is no wonder that they call this county the “Hidden Cotswolds”. LONG BUCKBY WINDMILL CIRCULAR WALK Distance: 4.8 miles / 10,140 steps Duration: Approx 2 hours Difficulty: Easy to moderate Dog friendly Download this walk, complete with turn by turn photos at: https://www.adventuregeek.co.uk/product/ ag17/ Long Buckby is a large village with a population of nearly 4000 people. During this walk you will cross three main modes of transport for the area. You will pass under the

the main train line (yes, Long Buckby has its own train station), over the M1 and along the Grand Union Canal. THE ROUTE: Parking outside the Rugby Club on Station Road we head towards the village. Cross over the zebra crossing and follow the signs for the Children’s recreation area which is on your left. Release that inner child and have a go on the very unusual swing formation in the centre of the park before you head out into the countryside. Following the map and photo instructions, you will be taken across fields, along a canal and pass two rather large windmills. One surprise was the huge field of free range chickens that you will need to cross. There are a few stiles on this route and two are a little difficult for larger dogs, so please be aware of this before you venture out. We would also recommend that you wear walking boots or even wellies if the weather is not so good, as this route can get muddy if it has been raining heavily.

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The Countryman wishes all its customers a Happy New Year We will be closed from 2nd — 15th January We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you back from Thursday 16th January Reservations may still be made by calling 01327 311815, through the website or email: thecountrymanstaverton@outlook.com

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It’s go, go, go at the Silverstone Experience. On the day that Lewis Hamilton celebrated his sixth formula one world championship in Texas, USA, I visited the home of British Motor Racing in Silverstone, Northamptonshire.

I watched vintage film footage of the first British Grand Prix held at Silverstone in October 1948 when an estimated 100,000 people flocked to watch the Italian Luigi Villoresi in a Maserati 4CLT/48 take the chequered flag. Currently a Formula One race at Silverstone can attract more than 300,000 visitors with millions more watching on screens around the world. Visitors can sit in a replica car from the race and have their photograph taken. The pre-show, `The Grid` takes you on a journey through seventy years of motor racing history as you stand, watch and listen as iconic motor racing cars roar away from the grid on screen at the side of you. There are many stories of human enterprise, great sporting rivalries and engineering innovations told using state of the art interactive displays and iconic film and photographs.

Located in a restored former World War Two RAF air hangar, the Silverstone Experience celebrates the past, present and future of the iconic Silverstone circuit. The end of the Second World War left Britain with no major race track, after Brooklands, but plenty of airfields! One of these was situated in the middle of England outside the village of Silverstone so it was seen as an ideal location to bring back international motor racing to Britain. I knew nothing about the history of the RAF base in this Northamptonshire village which helped create the right conditions for the future motor circuit. The RAF Silverstone section vividly describes the history of the circuit as an airfield and also encourages visitors to train to be part of a Second World War Wellington Bomber crew.

Visitors can also learn about the science and production skills behind the sport as well as viewing the historic racing cars and motor bikes. On display are Barry Sheene`s 1979 RG500 Suzuki, leathers and helmet and Nigel Mansell`s 1992 British Grand Prix – winning Williams FW14B. The most recent additions include the RB6 Red Bull with which Mark Webber took the chequered flag in the 2010 British GP and Maverick Viñales’ podium-placed 2017 Yamaha YZR-M1 MotoGP bike. There are over 177 objects on display ranging from race day programmes, a section of a Wellington bomber and the Grand Prix signing on sheets which drivers like Damon Hill and Michael Schumacher had to sign before racing. Visitors can look at their helmets and take a close up of their signatures on the signing in sheet.

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If you have ever wondered what goes during race weekend in the pit lane, the medical suite or commentators’ box, it is here for all to see. You can even have a go at commentating on a race yourself or see how quickly you can change the wheel nut bolts on a Grand Prix motor racing car. I did very well at recognising the various coloured flags used during the races. To finish your tour, a special seated cinema experience, the `Ultimate Lap of Silverstone` with authentic special effects takes you for a spin of the circuit with commentary from an all-star team including Murray Walker. Hold on to your seats! It`s Go, Go, Go! If you love Motor Sport, Grand Prix racing, the design and engineering of motorcycles and racing cars or have a passing interest in the local history of the Silverstone area including its links with the RAF, you will not want to miss this memorable experience. Silverstone Circuit Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 8TN www.silverstone-experience.co.uk

Jim Davis is a retired Northamptonshire secondary school teacher. Having worked as a freelance journalist for many years, he now writes a travel blog. He is available to write blog reviews for attractions, hotels and restaurants. Please contact him directly at thetravellocker@outlook.com

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A full list of events over the forthcoming months is available on our website www.villageemporium.co.uk/events/ Tuesday 7th January Daventry Townswoman’s Guild

Annual auction of unwanted Christmas gifts. Everything from toiletries, chocolates, jewellery, jigsaws and much more, are recycled and can be yours for a bargain price! St. Augustine’s Church Hall, London Road, NN11 4BZ, 7.30pm

Regular events

1st Tuesday of the month Daventry Townswomen’s Guild Our Lady of St Augustine Roman Catholic Church Hall, 32 London Road, Daventry, NN11 4BZ, at 7.30pm. Visitors £3.00 Contact Molly 01327 702054

Monday - Wednesday National Guide Dog Breeding Centre Visitors’ Information

Visits consist of talk & tour of the visitor Last Wednesday of the month January 29th and February 26th centre incl viewing puppies, shop, tea & coffee. Donations gratefully received. Southam Dementia Café Galanos House, CV47 2BL.For Service people past & present & their families. 2.30pm. Come & join us at our dementia café support group, where people with dementia & their carers can meet in a safe & welcoming environment. Open to everyone. Volunteers on hand to offer support, practical advice. 01926 812185

2pm – 4pm Mon, Tues & Weds. Accessible for wheelchairs & mobility scooters. We regret that NO pets are allowed on these visits, unless they are working guide dogs or other guide dog stock. Banbury Rd, Bishop’s Tachbrook, Warks, CV33 9QJ Tel: 0845 3727432

January/February Buckby Village Market Dates

Sunday 12th January Draycote Water 10K

Race starts 9:45 am. Closing date: Thursday 9th January 2020 - 11:59 pm £15.00 or £13.00 UK Athletics members, free for Gold Club members info@theraceorganiser.com

23rd/30th Jan - Winter Sale 6th Feb - Book Sale 13th Feb - Art and Papercraft 20th Feb - Half Term Children’s Activities, 27th Feb - Baby and Toddler Event.9am-11am Long Buckby Community Centre NN6 7QB

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday Tudor Rose Woodturners The Community Centre, Ashby Road, Daventry, NN11 OQE www.tudor-rose-turners.co.uk

2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of month Daventry and District Dementia Cafe (DemCafe)

Supports people living with dementia and their carers. We are a community group and meet at Daventry Methodist Church rooms 1pm - 3pm on. For more information please contact Demcafe on 07747349843 or email: theteam@demcafe.co.uk

January/February Green Acres Rural Enterprises Staverton Pottery courses, willow weaving courses which include a homemade lunch, refreshments and materials. Gift vouchers available for course bookings call 01327 703313 or email info@greenacresfarm.org.uk

January events 7th Dec– 19th Jan 2020 Northampton Art Society’s Winter Exhibition

Abington Park Museum, Park Avenue South. Opening times are Thursday to Sunday 12pm to 4pm and Tuesday to Sunday 12pm to 4pm on Northamptonshire school holidays. Admission is free.

Wednesday 15th January Heart of the Stitch Daventry, Rugby and District Embroiderers’ Guild

A Talk by Deborah Collum – who will show examples of her textile work using a range of materials including fabric & stitch. The Warwickshire countryside colours, textures, local landscape, farmland & fields inspire her. Using vintage materials, her textile art reflects the traditions of women from a bygone age & her entertaining talk will walk us through her textile journey. Free for members £5 for visitors.7pm - 9pm at the Methodist Church, Daventry, NN11 4FB For more information contact Janet 01604 580935 or email gosling456@ btinternet.com

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What’s on Thursday 16th January Daventry & District U3A

Friday 31st January The Big Sleep Out 2020 for Northampton Hope Centre

Speaker: Kate Lamy - ‘The Good Loaf’. Kate’s organisation is a cafe/ bakery in Northampton running a social business aiming to provide real employment opportunities to vulnerable local women to break the cycle of poverty, unemployment & offending. 2pm - 4pm at Daventry Community Centre.

Sunday 19th January Charity Table-Top Sales

Benn Hall, Rugby. Admission 50p (Accompanied children FREE). For tables (£10) call Mike – 07771874128. Free Parking, Refreshments. Funds raised for Extra Mile 10am – 12pm.

Thursday 23rd January The Art of Lettering Calligraphy

9.30am - 12.30pm at Bourton on Dunsmore, Draycote & Frankton Village Hall, CV23 9QT. Learn about the art of lettering & how it can enhance your art & craft projects – card making etc. Beginners & experienced calligraphers are most welcome. We meet every Thursday during term time & have occasional workshops to extend our knowledge led by a professional calligrapher. Payment is per session For more information please email carolinefroggatt2@gmail.com.

Franklin’s Gardens, Weedon Road, Northampton NN5 5BG Fri, 19.30pm to Sat, 1 Feb 7.30am. 12 hours...1 Sleeping Bag...CAN YOU HANDLE IT? Why not raise money for The Northampton Hope Centre by challenging to sleep out for 1 night to experience what it’s like to be homeless and raise vital funds for the charity. Once you have registered we will be in touch with full details of the event. Should you wish to speak to the team about the event please call 01604 214300 or email fundraising@ northamptonhopecentre.org.uk

February events

Tuesday 4th February Daventry Townswoman’s Guild

Cookery Demonstration by Chef Barbara Everest from Elsie’s Cafe, Northampton. Part of the The Real Junk Food Project, the cafe serves delicious food from produce which would otherwise have gone to waste. It even has a 4.5 rating on TripAdvisor. St. Augustines Church Hall, London Road, NN11 4BZ at 7.30pm

Saturday 15th February Willoughby Jumble Sale

Wednesday 22nd January Dunchurch Jazz Club

The Amazing Stride Piano of Dave Browning. Swinging music of Fats Waller, Errol Garner, Teddy Wilson & more. Doors open 7.30pm, £12 in advance/£15 on the door. steppelli@yahoo.co.uk 07515 275655

24th, 25th, 29th 30th, 31st January and 1st February. Dunchurch Pantomaniacs

Dame of Thrones, a panto for the whole family. At Dunchurch Village Hall. Evening performances with a gala night on Jan 29th (£15 with meal). Matinees also on 25th/26th Jan. Tickets £7, £6(snr), £4 up to 16years, reduced price opening night. Tickets from Wanda Fashions, Dunchurch 01788 522021

2pm Willoughby Village Hall. Cakes and produce stall, refreshments. 20p entry. Come and grab a bargain.

Thursday 23rd January Daventry and District Flower Club ‘Past, Present and Future’ A floral demonstration by Linda Seabrook ( Nafas local area qualified demonstrator and chair of club) 7.15 pm at St Augustine ‘s Church Hall, Daventry NN11 4BZ. Members Free Visitors £5 on door. To book free transport to and from the event contact Sue 07772432310 by Jan 9th(space may still be available on bus after this date )

Saturday 15th February Type 1 Diabetes Discovery Day

Northampton Guildhall, St Giles’ Square, Northampton NN1 1DE. Free event. 9am. Come along to this family-friendly event, open to all families, adults and children affected by type 1 diabetes. You will hear from inspirational speakers, learn about the latest developments in type 1 diabetes research and meet others affected by the condition. For further information, please email midlands@jdrf.org.uk . Alternatively, you can call us on 0121 685 7102.

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Saturday 15th February to Sunday 23rd Bugs and Beasties Trail

Canons Ashby, Northants. Find out more about some of the tiny creatures that live at Canons Ashby and get out in the fresh air together. Bring wellies as it may be a squelchy adventure. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. 10am – 3pm. Dogs on leads are welcome. The Visitor Reception will be able to direct you on how to join the trail. This event goes through uneven ground and perhaps mud.

Sunday 16th February Charity Table-Top Sales

Benn Hall, Rugby. Admission 50p (Accompanied children FREE). For tables (£10) call Mike – 07771874128. Free Parking, Refreshments. Funds raised for Extra Mile 10am – 12pm.

Wednesday 19th February Heart of the Stitch Daventry, Rugby and District Embroiderers’ Guild

Workshop – ‘Four Fields’ with Deborah Collum - Following her talk in January, we will create ‘Four Fields in her colourful & textured style. Materials supplied, bring basic sewing kit. Free for members £5 for visitors. Heart of the Stitch - is a group who welcomes all who love the art of stitching and embroidery. We are a member of the National Embroiderers Guild. Visitors are most welcome to come along to any of our monthly meetings which take place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Methodist Church, Daventry, NN11 4FB. 7pm-9pm free for members, visitors £5. For more information contact Janet 01604 580935 or email gosling456@ btinternet.com

Thursday 20th February Daventry & District U3A

Speaker: Nick Barratt - ‘Who do think you are?’. Nick is an English genealogist. Among many TV consultant roles, he is known as genealogical consultant for series 1 to 4 of the BBC show Who Do You Think You Are? 2pm - 4pm at Daventry Community Centre, Ashby Road.

Thursday 27th February Daventry and District Flower Club ‘Flowers on Vacation’

A floral demonstration by Elaine Stoner (Nafas area qualified demonstrator) 7.15 pm at St Augustine’s Church Hall , Daventry ,NN11 4BZ Members Free Visitors £5 on door . To book free Transport to and from the event contact Sue 07772432310 by Feb 13th (space may still be available on bus after this date )

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Speaker: Nick Barratt - ‘Who do think you are?’.

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Garden tips for January/February In January and February it might be cold but the garden is starting to come alive. First with aconites, followed by snowdrops, hellebores, catkins and most gloriously of all, the early irises are all coming into flower. Now is a great time to plan for the coming gardening year and to order seeds and plants. ... Also put out food for birds and leave some garden areas uncut, to provide shelter for wildlife.

this year’s growth, so if you cut back the old stems, you’ll encourage new growth and get a better crop. Sow early crops of hardy broad beans outdoors.

Feed your plants

Plants are about to have a huge growth surge and it would really help them get off to a good start. If you have time, dig in well-rotted organic matter but, for a quick fix, sprinkle a balanced fertiliser onto the soil.

Split snowdrops Get pruning

Lift and divide snowdrops when they are “in the green” (before they die down, for best establishment).

It’s time to prune deciduous shrubs and fruit trees, before the sap starts to rise and the buds break. Cut out anything that’s dead, diseased or damaged. If you didn’t do it in autumn, it is also the time to prune roses and other summer-flowering shrubs such as late clematis and buddleias, always cut just above a bud, imagine a new stem coming from that bud with a season’s growth with a flower on the end of it. In January look at hellebores and remove any leaves that have fallen past 45 degrees or that are affected by blight, then finish the job in mid–February so that the flowers can be clearly seen.

Digging and planting

The vegetable garden is all about preparation at this time of year, but there are a few things you can start to sow. Digging is the thing to do now. Leave the soil in rough chunks and it will be broken down by the weather in time for sowing. Potatoes, onion sets and shallots can be planted in a few weeks so it’s a good idea to order them now. Cut back autumn-fruiting raspberries. These flower and fruit on

So get digging, feeding, mulching and pruning in preparation for the year ahead.

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