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Welcome to The Village Emporium November/December 2015 What a year, and this our last of 2015. This issue is packed full of inspirational businesses promoting their services through your door.

Gift ideas, great food outlets for the festive season, how to look good and ladies, an amazing Twelve Days of Christmas feature on fashion. Plus all the local trades people and professionals to help you out with fuel, home renovations and business services.

As you read this we are busy working on the January / February 2016 issue, get in touch if we can help your business and local community.

Wishing you all the best for the festive season, and thank you for reading The Village Emporium.

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10 years ago...

A look back at what was happening in November and December 2005.

Britain implements The Civil Partnership Act granting civil partnerships “which include same sex partnerships” with rights and responsibilities identical to civil marriage.

David Cameron is elected as the new Conservative leader by a margin of more than two to one over David Davis.

Pubs open 24 hours.

Round-the-clock drinking in England and Wales is now a reality.

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Contents 4 Your home 18 Out & about 30 Whats On? 48 Look good, feel good

52 Your family 61 Your garden 65 On the road 69 Business matters

Features 16 Keeping your home safe at Christmas 28 Christmas wines 34 Gift Guide 46 The 12 outfits of Christmas 58 Get crafty kids

60 Otters 62 Remembrance day 68 How to choose your Christmas turkey 72 A wee dram

Brain teasers 10 / 12 / 32 / 48 / 56 / 66

Recipes 44 / 54

COMPETITIONS 71 Win six bottles of wine from Wine Freedom 72

Win one of three gift Boxed Belinda Clark Marshmallows

September/October issue Competition winners Ms J Lawrence - Rugby . Harvest Hamper Mrs C Spriggs - Braunston - Handmade quilt by Danetre Quilters

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Our Chistmas Gift Guide with great ideas for unique gifts from local retailers

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Local family business established for over 25 years

DYSON SALES & REPAIRS SPARES & REPAIRS AVAILABLE PART EXCHANGE WELCOME

MASSIVE RANGE OF LIGHTING including lamps, wall lights, chandeliers, LED lighting, outdoor lighting and eco & traditional light bulbs

All reconditioned models available for purchase Daventry based which provides free parking and easy access for drop off & collection.

01327 705979 07785 372664 www.dysonic.co.uk

Why not visit our Daventry Showroom?

Unit 10 Station Close, Vicar Lane, Daventry, Northants NN11 4FJ

Email : sales@accentlighting.co.uk

Phone : 01327 703 123

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St James

Plumbing & Heating Supplies - Est 1985

Bathroom Specialist Daventry Fitted Furniture - Baths - Shower Cubicles - Shower Mixers - Vanity Units - Sanitary ware - Taps

WELLNESS CHROMATHERAPY SYSTEM The chromatherapy system we offer comes in 7 colours to suit your mood. The chromatherapy Whirlpool system includes 21 chrome fixed ans directional jets, 8 base jets, 5 whirlpool side jets,6 back jets and 2 reflexology foot jets. A directional flow valve allows you to isolate various jets to help relaxation and focus in on certain problematic areas of the body. Come in to our showroom for more information and to take a closer look.

Where to Find Us - 24 Newlands, Daventry NN11 4DU Tel: 01327 876609 www.facebook.com/stjamesplumbing Customer parking availible at front of Showroom

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Calor Gas Cylinders - all sizes & Smokeless Fuels packed in 25kg bags l Logs & Kindling l Huge Range of Fireside Accessories & Stove Maintenance

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Give us a call for advice on best fuels for your appliance All fuel can be collected from our shop in Staverton or call us for prompt, reliable and FREE delivery!

Keep warm with M Davies this winter Did you know?

We also sweep chimneys!

Latest technology means quick, easy and clean sweeps!

Do you have a property that has solid walls?

Is it cold and expensive to heat?

Reasons to choose Weatherseal Facades:

IF THE ANSWER IS YES THEN YOU COULD IMPROVE YOUR PROPERTY BY INSTALLING EXTERNAL WALL INSULATION (EWI)

n Specialists in EWI for over 18 years. n BBA / UKAS approved systems with SWIGA 25 year guarantee. n Local business offering excellent service, quality and competitive pricing.

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Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning  Our most thorough deep down clean eliminates carpet mites, dirt, fungi, pollen, pet dander and restores pile  Quick Drying  Call us for a free, friendly quote 7 days a week

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Visit us today to see a wide variety of kitchens and bathrooms to suit your needs, styles and budgets. Our team of dedicated designers are on hand to help you in planning your dream room.

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TOWCESTER TILES Daventry

Our new tile showroom is now open in Daventry Spectacular selection of ceramic, porcelain, natural stone tiles, mosaics, glass tiles.

2 Gresley Close, Drayton Fields Industrial Estate Daventry, NN11 8RZ

buy it for its looks, love it for its soul...

Look no further for the finest range of Morsø woodburning stoves that combine timeless elegance with traditional craftsmanship and quality.

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HOME FARM STOVES LTD. 8 HIGH STREET, LONG BUCKBY NORTHAMPTON, NN6 7RD TEL: 01327 843400 WWW.HOMEFARMSTOVES.CO.UK

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The Clean Sweep

We also offer a guttering cleaning service .

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CHIMNEY SWEEP Brush & Vacuum Clean & Tidy Fully Insured Certificate Issued

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Specialist Supplier of Biomass Fuel www.ecodryenergy.co.uk Biomass Fuel Price List Autumn 2015

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Visit our stunning showroom to choose from a huge range of stoves and exciting homeware and gifts

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FITRITE WARDROBES LTD BEDROOMS TUDIES FITTED WARDROBES, BEDROOMS & STUDIES Individually designed, tailor made wardrobes Est. 1983

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Keeping your house safe at Christmas Christmas is fast approaching and before we know it Christmas day will be here. Unfortunately house break-ins increase during this period, here at Smarter Security Solutions we are fully aware of the impact a break-in can have at any time especially at Christmas when people relax on the build up to the holiday. Smarter Security would like to give you some tips on how to make your home safer during this holiday period.

1. Make sure all your doors and windows are secured at night and when you go out.

2. Set your alarm, if you haven’t got an alarm please give Smarter Security a call for a free no obligation quotation.

3. Put any present bought or received out of the way, not in clear site of windows or doors.

4. Secure any ladders, so they can’t be used for upstairs windows.

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5. After Christmas when all the presents have been opened, don’t put the empty cardboard boxes out for recycling, as this shows everyone passing what new items you’ve had for Christmas, take the boxes to the local recycling centre.

Smarter Security Systems would like to wish you all a safe Happy Christmas and New Year.

Smarter Security Solutions Ltd, Moulton Park Business Centre, Northampton www.smartersecurity.co.uk 0345 257 7318

Even more choice at Soft Furnishings

by Mickie Fenwick Wilson

Designs that are as individual as your home Bespoke curtains, pelmets and roman blinds, fitted if required.

Wood, metal and venetian blinds. Cushions, loose covers, beautiful home accessories and lots more...

Visit our studio at: 61 The Square, Dunchurch CV22 6NU 01788 813334 Email: mickiecurtains@hotmail.co.uk

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“One of the things we’re incredibly proud of here at Bespoke In Oak is the fact that when we make a kitchen it is 100% solid oak, from doors to drawers to carcasses. We will see your project through from design to fitting and keep you well informed throughout the process. We can also supply bathroom, be room and other stand-alone furniture to compliment your existing décor. It can be any height, width or colour. It’s up to you! Our promise to you is that all cabinets are solid oak and dovetail jointed meaning that you will own a piece of furniture that’s built to last a lifetime.”

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FANCY SOMETHING SPECIAL? FERGUSON’S OF RUGBY At Ferguson’s Rugby, recently listed in the Michelin guide, we serve up what many believe to be the best food in town.

Our executive chef David Ferguson is supported by a talented team who use the very best seasonal ingredients to serve up delicious and beautifully presented dishes.

This festive season we’ve created an a la carte menu to satisfy a wide range of tastes. For starters we have ham hock terrine, pickled vegetables, grain mustard dressing, smoked salmon tartar, tomato, cucumber, quails egg and for vegetarians there’s blue cheese, walnut, chicory and pear salad.

The main course selection includes beef cheek, slow cooked pork belly and fillet of seabass. Our legendary desserts are sure to delight – banana and white chocolate bead and butter pudding, orange trifle, lemon tart, cranberry sorbet and of course Christmas pudding and brandy sauce.

We also have a fantastically priced set menu with two courses priced at £24.95 and three courses at £29.95.

WHERE BETTER TO CELEBRATE THE FESTIVE SEASON? To book your table call 01788 550222 www.fergusonsrugby.co.uk Fergusons-rugby Fergusons Restaurant 7A Eastfield Place Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 3AT

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Christmas at The Granary FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEAS

From 21st November and throughout December.

A selection of sandwiches, cakes and festive fancies with your choice of Teapigs tea, coffee or perhaps something sparkly such as Prosecco or some warming mulled wine.

From £13.95 per person.

CHRISTMAS LUNCHES

Perfect for your office Christmas lunch or just for a get together with friends. Traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings. From £21 per person for 2 courses and £25 for 3 courses. Only available to groups of 10 or more.

COCKTAIL PARTY NIGHTS

Various dates throughout December. From £29.50 per head, includes arrival drink, 3 Course meal, disco and late night bacon sandwiches.

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Opening hours: Tue: 10-5:30 Wed: 10-5:30 Thu: 2-6 Fri:10-5:30 Sat: 10-5:30 Sun: 10-4

Canal Turn Farm Shop Meats reared and butchered on the farm Top quality fresh veg, oils & preserves

Free Range Pork, Lamb, Chicken & Beef

e c u d o r P y t i l Qua e c i v r e S y l d n e Fri CHRISTMAS POULTRY – Goose, Duck, Cockerel, Bronze Turkeys, Turkey Crowns – ALL FREE RANGE Gammon, Ham, Pork Pies Breakfast feast hamper with bow – includes sausage, bacon & eggs great for a gift

Gift vouchers available £5, £10 & £20

For enquiries please call Dawn on 07976 550481

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Wakefield Country Courtyard Your local rural Shopping Experience!

Wakefield Country Courtyard brings you the best for Christmas, and all year round too!!

Wakefield is your local shopping experience where you can make those special Christmas purchases without the stresses of the City, with ample FREE parking!

This year you’re invited to a special Christmas shopping evening on November 27th - all are welcome to join the festive fun.

Probably the area’s best known deli and farm shop, Upton Smokery has an amazing array of smoked meats, cheeses, pies, chutneys and traditional Christmas fare!

Once turkeys and those yummy treats for the festive table are in the bag why not spoil yourself at Just4You Hair & Beauty. Here you’ll be pampered from top-to-toe with lotions, potions and all things scented. So why not come along to our ‘Shimmer & Sparkle’ event on the 27th where we will be doing make overs, Christmas hair styling, lashes, HD brows and nails.

on choosing that new style.

While Flamingo Frocks celebrates their opening, across the Courtyard Vitreus Art marks their 1st birthday on the 11th December, so a big congratulations to them.

Bringing a diverse selection of arts and craft to the Courtyard, Vitreus Art is not just an art gallery but also a working art studio. Mike and Jenny invite you to join one of the many workshops they run from - Stained Glass and Fused; Encaustic Wax, Textile Sculpture, Needle Felting, Painting and Drawing, and new for 2016 - Printing without a press.

At Wakefield Country Courtyard you’ll find a unique rural, shopping village – a visit is a must any time of year!

Not forgetting that you can pick up your REAL Christmas Tree during November & December.

www.wakefieldcourtyardshops.co.uk

For even more indulgence, book a day at Grafton Spa & Wellness - shedding those daily stresses in the only hydro therapy pool of its kind in the UK, relax in the sauna or steam rooms, wrapped in your own personal fluffy robe, then indulge yourself even further in one of the extra special pampering treats they have on offer, including afternoon tea.

Once relaxed, visit newly-opened Flamingo Frocks for that pretty Christmas outfit.

Owner Wendy brings you fabulous vintage reproduction and retro fashion from the 40’s & 50’s plus accessories to finish off that special look. With Wendy’s background in fashion and as a qualified personal stylist she is happy to advise

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Wakefield-Country-Courtyard Businesses at Wakefield Country Courtyard

Grafton Spa & Wellness Run by Georgina Pearse

www.graftonspa.co.uk Tel: 01327 810206 Email: georgina407@btinternet.com

Vitreus Art Run by Mike Caddy & Jenny Timms Art & Craft Workshop and Art Gallery

www.vitreus-art.co.uk Tel: 01327 810320 Mob: 07896 515431 Email: hello@vitreus-art.co.uk

Just 4 You Beauty & Hair Run by Georgina Pearse

www.just4youbeauty.co.uk Tel: 01327 810058 Email: georgina407@btinternet.com

Upton Smokery Run by Marie James

www.uptonsmokery.co.uk Tel: 01327 811511 Email: marie@uptonsmokery.co.uk

Flamingo Frocks Run by Wendy Chaplin Tel: 01327 810345 Email: wendy@flamingofrocks.co.uk

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Why not visit our award-winning independent café to enjoy a great coffee, slice of homemade cake or one of our winter-warming lunch dishes?

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We serve hot food all day, so come in out of the cold when you are next in Daventry for a treat from Northamptonshire’s Independent Café of the Year!

Plus you can browse our collections of limited edition prints, sculptures and original paintings from over 50 of the UK’s most popular contemporary artists.

And this festive season, we’re offering readers of Village Emporium 10% OFF* their first art purchase in the gallery or use VILLAGE10 when ordering from our website.

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Christmas Wines Many of you may have watched Saturday Kitchen and tried to digest the wine adjective marathon by the presenters. It can all get a little over wordy, complicated and confusing at times.

Here at Wine Freedom we believe the most important part of wine drinking is to understand what you like and what you don’t like. Before anything else ask yourself these three things :

1- Are you enjoying what’s in your glass, or not?

2- Does it keep you interested enough to want the next sip?

3- Is it good value?

If the questions above apply to you then we recommend you use a good wine merchant, one that understands you and your pallette – one like Wine Freedom.

Our sense of taste is so subjective and fantastically personal. Ultimately the most exciting part is understanding why you love the flavours you do and why you can’t abide the ones you don’t. Did you know that just over 10% of our population in the UK are apparently ‘super tasters’? ( but 99% aren’t aware of it !!). This small proportion are hyper sensitive to the five sensations of taste, bitterness in particular. Super tasters have a larger concentration of taste buds, so when it comes to making a decision on a bottle of red they will more than likely prefer a lighter and more delicate one to a dark, heavy one.

Don’t miss our competition on page 24 cent estate-grown Chenin Blanc, tasting like a luscious very complex sparkling toffee apple.

Kung Fu Girl Riesling - Oregon, USA £11.75 Charles Smith, ex thrash metal band producer turned winemaker liberally uses his strap line ‘It’s just wine, drink it’. Some of his top scoring wines are so sought after that they’re sold before they’re even made! His ‘kick ass’ Kung Fu Riesling in our opinion is set to re-educate the UK on how amazing this grape variety really is. Listed at many top restaurants around the globe, amazingly versatile with a wide range of dishes. If you like Sauvignon Blanc this might just be your new rock ’n’ roll?!

Terre di Giumara Frappato Nerello Mascalese IGT Sicily £7.95 Yes, a bit of a mouthful to say. This wines is made from two grape varieties, Frappato which tastes a little like a cross between Merlot and Pinot Noir and Nerello Mascalese which is a close relative to Sangiovese (the main grape used for Chianti). Super soft and a great match with roast turkey, a side of beef or pop in the fridge for 30 minutes and try with some salmon.

The Village Emporium have asked us to recommend some delicious wines for Christmas. WeI’ve plumped for a trio from our list at Wine Freedom. These are not your average supermarket plonk and are big on bang for your buck!

Wine Freedom Why Wine Freedom? Because we want you to have the freedom to drink interesting wines. To have the freedom to step away from the bland ordinary mass produced plonk. We encourage the freedom to try wines that are compelling, that have soul. Most wine drinkers want to broaden their drinking horizons, though often feel embarrassed and vulnerable when faced with that all important decision in the wine shop or at the restaurant table… ‘will I get it right?’… and ‘Oh God what if I don’t chose the right one!?’. We provide you with a friendly ear and knowledgable advice that’s easy to digest, making informed recommendations bespoke to you and your palate - laying important foundations for an exciting wine imbibing adventure!

Chateau de L’Aulee Cremant de Loire - Loire, France £12.50 An award-winning sparkling wine made by Marielle Henrion, winemaker at Bollinger for 15 years. Marielle has taken many of the techniques learnt at Bollinger and applied them to making sparkling wine in the Loire.

If you’re looking for a Champagne alternative that’s big on flavour then this will do the trick. Made from 100 per

We’re intestested to find out what you like, so please call us for a chat!

Sam Olive, The Wine Freedom Team and Jimmy the Dog 07538 658863 sam@winefreedom.co.uk www.winefreedom.co.uk

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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/ Noticeboard

Saturday 21st November Willoughby Christmas Fayre – Willoughby Village Hall 2pm,

Nether Heyford Village Hall

free entrance. Refreshments, cake & produce stall, children’s lucky dip, bottle stall, tombola, pot of gold & raffle. A wonderful, traditional village event to get you into the spirit of Christmas!

Available for club meetings, parties, weddings, business meetings. Modern kitchen, disabled friendly. To book please call 07849 356618

Events

November – December Santas Special Trains– Northampton & Lamport Railway, Pitsford and Brampton

Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, Northampton NN6 8BA. Nov 29th, Dec 5th,6th,12th,13th,19th & 20th. First visit the Winter Wonderland Grotto to receive a gift from Santa, then all aboard the train, mince pies & sherry for adults, soft drink & biscuits for children. A great start to the Christmas season. For all bookings call 01604 820327p or visit www.nlr.org.uk

November dates for: Long Buckby Village Market - 9am-11am in the Long Buckby Community Centre, NN6 7QB. 5th November MOVEMBER fundraising, 12th November Stocking Fillers, 19th November GIFT BAG Special, 26th November Christmas FAYRE. Entry and children’s activities are free. Call Pearl 01327 844381 or Linda 01327 842195

Thursday 5th November Grandborough Farmer’s Market held in St Peter’s Church,

10.00am - 12.30pm. Come along & enjoy the lively atmosphere of our market & purchase locally produced food from our Stallholders. Fresh vegetables, bread, poultry, honey, jam/pickles, Manx Loaghtan lamb, Dexter beef, fish, cheese & plants, large selection of meat & fruit pies. Relax in our friendly café for a chat

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while enjoying a cup of tea/coffee with one of our home baked cakes, cheese scones, sausage rolls or bacon rolls.

Saturday 7th November Jumble Sale - Newnham Village Hall. 2pm–3.30pm. There will be the usual stalls including nearly new clothes, special bric-a-brac, books, toys & the ever popular teas & cakes. All proceeds to the Village Hall

Saturday 14th November Concert – Autumn Melodies

featuring Gayathrie Patrick with MarieAnne Hall & guests. Held at St Peter & St Paul’s Church, Weedon. 7.30pm Tickets £7 include refreshments. Buy on the door or in advance from Freda English on 01327 341479

Sunday 15th and Sunday 29th November Teas at St Luke’s Church Kislingbury 3pm-5 pm. Raising funds towards the replacement of part of the church roof following lead theft, & also for a new heating boiler. Toasted tea cakes with tea/coffee or hot chocolate, to warm a winter afternoon!

Friday 20th November Festive Friday Market – at

Crick Primary School, 6pm to 8pm.Twenty plus stalls covering home produced products, including breads, cakes, meats, jams & chutneys, gifts, jewellery & cards.

Free entry for shoppers, with cafe.

Saturday 21st November Christmas Bazaar - St. Mary’s

Church, Great Brington. From 2pm.

Proceeds entirely in aid of fund to replace lead stolen from roof. Stalls will include: raffle, cakes & provisions, afternoon teas, crafts & Christmas cards, books, tombola & separate children’s tombola, cushions, grannies attic, pretty boxes, “made in wood”.

Saturday 21st November Crick Village Market – at Crick Primary School, 10am to 12pm.Twenty plus stalls covering home produced products, including breads, cakes, meats, jams and chutneys, gifts, jewellery and cards. Free entry for shoppers, with cafe.

The mobile library will be in the car park 10.15am to 11.30am.

Thursday 26th November – Saturday 28th November Comedy night in Guilsborough “You have been

watching…” is a tribute to well-known sitcoms presented by Guilsborough Music & Drama Society. To be performed at Guilsborough Village Hall. Tickets £9 available from Frances on 01604 740549 or online from www.wegottickets.com/ gmads. Bar opens 7pm and performances begin at 7.30pm. More info at www. gmads.co.uk

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Out and about Saturday 28th November Art Exhibition and Craft Sale- Kislingbury Village Hall NN7 4JE.

Kislingbury Art Group have over 100 paintings on sale and many craft stalls selling a wide range of items. 10am 4pm, light refreshments available for further information contact Mike Jackson on 5fivejays@tiscali.co.uk

Saturday 28th November Dance The Night Away – In

aid of Pete Spencer’s Helping Hands Memorial Fund. Daventry Community Centre, Ashby Rd, Daventry.

Entertainment from Eric Darlington with the John Cleveland Band. A variation of music ranging from 1940’s to modern day, Abba to ballroom classics. Tickets £15 to include a welcome drink. Call 01327 871100 or email chairman@daventrydc. gov.uk

Thursday 3rd December Grandborough Farmer’s Market held in St Peter’s Church,

from 10am-12.30 pm. Come along & enjoy the lively atmosphere of our market & purchase locally produced food from our stallholders. Fresh vegetables, bread, poultry, honey, jam/pickles, Manx Loaghtan lamb, Dexter beef, fish, cheese & plants, large selection of meat & fruit pies.

Saturday 5th December Nether Heyford Christmas Festival and Craft Fair –

Nether Heyford Village Hall, The Green, NN7 3LE. 10am–4pm.Handmade crafts, decorated trees, tombola, raffle, children’s crafts activity, and much more. Come along and find that unusual gift. 01327 342376 or 340764.

Friday 11th December Elation Community Voices Christmas Concert – St

Lawrence Church, Church Street, Long Buckby, Northants, NN6 7QB at 7:30pm. Come and listen to our modern, contemporary choir, based in Long Buckby. We will be adding some sparkle to new Christmas songs and classic Christmas favourites. All are welcome!

Tickets are £6.00 each, All concessions £5.00 & under 16’s FREE. For tickets email info.elationcommunityvoices@gmail.com or for more information visit our website www.elationcommunityvoices.com

Saturday 28th November Dickensian Christmas Fayre – St Peter & St Paul’s Church,

Weedon. 11am–4pm. Seasonal stalls, refreshments, tombola, raffle, mulled wine and live music. All in aid of church funds.

December dates for: Long Buckby Village Market - 9am-11am in the Long

Buckby Community Centre, NN6 7QB. 3rd December Christmas Raffle, 10th December Christmas Quiz, 17th December. Call Pearl 01327 844381 or Linda 01327 842195

Friday 11th December and Saturday 12th December Heyford Singers Charity Concert – Nether Heyford Village

Hall, The Green, NN7 3LE. 7.30pm start. Seasonal music by this very popular local choir, an enjoyable evening guaranteed. Carols, seasonal and fun music. Tickets available early November, order early as tickets sell fast. Friday tickets-01327340852 Saturday tickets-01327340661

Saturday 12th December Daventry Choral Society –

presents Handel Messiah performed by the Musical & Amicable Society, Soprano: Judit Felszeghy, Mezzo-soprano: Catherine Griffiths, Tenor: Simon Lumby, Bass: Tom Bullard, Conductor Nicholas Scott-Burt. 7.30pm at Holy Cross Church, Daventry, NN11 4BL. Tickets £15 reserved, £12 unreserved, Students £2 from 01788 890551, 01327 877923 or website www.daventrychoral.org.uk

Saturday 12th December Christmas Concert by the Towcester Studio Band – St

Luke’s Church, Kislingbury 7.30pm.

Tickets £8 (including refreshments) Ring: 01604 830343 or just turn up on the night.

Saturday 12th December Crick Village Market – at

Crick Primary School, 10.00am to 12.00am. Twenty plus stalls covering home produced products, including breads, cakes, meats, jams and chutneys, gifts, jewellery and cards. Free entry for shoppers, with cafe. The Mobile Library will be in the car park 10.15am to 11.30am.

Wednesday 16th December A seasonable concert by The Guild Singers- St. Edward the

Confessor Church, Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes MK5 6DX. 7.30pm start. A really fun musical evening of carols, songs and anecdotes by this well known and very popular Milton Keynes ladies choir. 7.30 pm. FREE ENTRY. Donations for refreshments go to charity. Enquiries. Arlene 01327 340764.

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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 by 6th December for events in January & February.

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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

Telephone: 01327 703313 ❘ Email: info@greenacresfarm.org.uk www.greenacresfarm.org.uk

Try our Christmas specialities: Visit us at Grandborough Farmers’ Market Come to our sale at Green Acres on Friday 27th November 11.30am to 2.30pm Light lunches available, cooked by our students

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Joules Slippers £19.99 Exposure 57 Church Street Rugby CV21 3PT 01788 541321

Ashleigh and Burwood Fragrance lamps with oil £32.99 Etcetera 31 Regent Street Rugby CV21 2PE 01788 570444

Ribbit the Frog, suitable for either exterior or interior, stands approx 450mm high, £62

Sharing The Love , Doug Hyde . £385 Framed size 28”(w) x 25”

M Davies Badby Lane Staverton Daventry NN11 6DE 01327 872877

Evergreen Art Gallery 30 Sheaf Street Daventry NN11 4AB 01327 878117

Available from Abraxas Cookshop, KitchenAid £429.00 Camembert baker is £17.99.

Heart of the Shires Shopping Village, Weedon NN7 4LB 01327 341080 or 8 Regent Street, Rugby CV21 2QF

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An exciting three storey wooden garage with 2 spiral ramps and a working lift. The garage includes a car, helicopter and a petrol pump.

For ages 3+ £65 Eliza Doolittle 8 Albert Street, Rugby CV21 2RS

Gardeners tea break essentials £12.00 Garden Gate, 44 Regent Street, Rugby. Cv21 2PS

Jellycat penquins from £5.99 Etcetera 31 Regent Street Rugby CV21 2PE 01788 570444

Unique Leaf pendants Available in a wide choice of colours and are gift boxed. £19.95.

Hayrack Gallery Old Dairy Farm, Upper Stowe NN7 4SH 01327 342780

Dance Bag £11.90 Scallywagz 82 High Street Daventry NN11 4HU 01327 700069

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Christmas Trees AND DECORATIONS Pop along to the shop and purchase your Christmas tree and all the decorations you could wish for from 28th November - open 9-5 daily.

VISIT SANTA & HIS ELVES & REINDEER Santa will be here with his elves and reindeer 10am - 3pm Weekends in December and Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd.

Cost ÂŁ6 per child to see Santa, Sparky and Twinkle Toes, the reindeer plus a gift for each child.

Avoid the queues and pre book a time slot in the shop on 01327 300471 or pop in.

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Shuckburgh Rd. Staverton, Daventry, NN11 6JY

Tel :01327 300471 Skylarks Farm Shop and Cafe wish all their customers old and new a Very Happy Christmas and look forward to seeing you soon.

(We will be closed 25,26,27 December and 1 January 2016).

Call now to reserve a wide range of meats, turkey, cockerel, pies and sausages.

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e l b i d E y s a E s t f i G s a m t s i Chr It’s too easy in these days of hectic lives and frantic consumerism, to feel the mania and the raging impatience come over you in the bustle of the shops, and then you end up with presents that cost too much and aren’t even right. I like to feel that what I’m giving means something – and for me, Christmas is created and celebrated in the kitchen. You don’t have to take the slightly saccharine food-is-love line to know that giving a present of something you’ve made with your own hands, in your own time, is what Christmas is or should be about.

None of these recipesare complicated or take very long. One of the joys of the edible present approach is that it’s less stressful – you can buy ingredients in the normal course of your grocery shopping and a pretty jar, some cellophane bags, a handwritten label and maybe a rosette or a ribbon are all you need in the way of wrapping. Don’t forget, though, to write any storage instructions on the label, and a note of how long your present will keep for.

Christmas rocky road Ingredients • • • • • • • • •

50 grams dark chocolate 150 grams milk chocolate 175 grams soft butter 4 tablespoons golden syrup 200 grams amaretti biscuits 150 grams brazil nuts (shelled) 150 grams red glace cherries 125 grams mini marshmallows 1 tablespoon icing sugar edible glitter

Method 1. Chop both sorts of chocolate small, or use chocolate buttons made for melting, and then put into a heavy-based pan to melt with the butter and syrup over a gentle heat.

2. Put the biscuits into a freezer bag and bash them with a rolling pin to get big- and little-sized crumbs; you want some pieces to crunch and some sandy rubble.

3. Put the Brazil nuts into another freezer bag and also bash them so you get different-sized nut rubble.

4. Take the pan off the heat, and add the crushed biscuits and nuts, whole glacé cherries and minimarshmallows. Turn carefully to coat everything with syrupy chocolate.

5. Tip into a foil tray (I use one 236mm x 296mm / 9¼ x 12 inches), smoothing the top as best you can, although it will look bumpy.

6. Refrigerate until firm enough to cut, which will take about 1½–2 hours. Then take the set block of rocky road out of the foil tray ready to cut.

7. Push the icing sugar through a small sieve to dust the top of the Rocky Road. Then, if you like, add a sprinkling of edible glitter for some festive sparkle.

8. With the long side in front of you, cut into it 6 slices down and 4 across, so that you have 24 almost-squares.

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Make the Rocky Road and refrigerate to set. Don’t add the icing sugar yet, but cut into bars, then store in an airtight container in a cool place for up to 1 week.

Decorate with icing sugar and edible glitter about 1–2 hours before serving.

FREEZE AHEAD TIP: Make the Rocky Road as above and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in a cool place. Decorate as above.

Claire Hopkins @ lovemrsh. .... @ Delishkitchenrugby winner of Pride of Rugby Hospitality Business of the Year 2013 and 2014. Finalists 2015 Business Person of the Year , Business of the Year & Hospitalty business of the year

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Snow globe hot chocolate Ingredients • 3 large white marshmallows • icing pens, in black and orange • 1 giant chocolate button • 1 chocolate - a mini Reese’s peanut butter cup or other domed chocolate is perfect • 2 tbsp cocoa powder • 2 tbsp Horlicks powder • handful mini white marshmallows • 1 cookie (small enough to fit in a jam jar) • 3 strawberries laces You will need 1 cocktail stick 1 large jam jar ribbon and gift tag Method 1. First make the marshmallow snowman.

Skewer the marshmallows together with a cocktail stick - cut off any of the stick that protrudes from the top. Use a little of the icing pen to stick a chocolate button and peanut butter cup to the top of each marshmallow stack, then draw on a face and 3 dots for buttons. Plait 3 strawberry laces and tie around the neck for a scarf. Stick the snowman to a cookie with a little more icing, then set aside to dry for a few mins.

2. Mix the cocoa and Horlicks together in the bottom of your jar. Put the snowman on top, then scatter around the mini

marshmallows. Screw n the lid, tie with a ribbon and a gift tag with the following instructions: Warm 300ml milk in a pan.

Remove the snowman from the jar and add the milk. Stir until smooth and chocolatey, then enjoy, with your marshmallow snowman for dunking.

Chorizo jam

Ingredients • 500g cooking chorizo, diced • 1 large white onion, finely sliced • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 85g light muscovado sugar • 3 tbsp Sherry or red wine vinegar • 2 tbsp maple syrup • 1 shot of espresso coffee or 100ml/4fl oz strong black coffee Method 1. Fry the chorizo in a large saucepan for about 5 mins until golden and crispy at the edges. Remove the chorizo with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate, leaving the oil that has been released in the pan.

2. Turn the heat down low and gently cook the onion in the chorizo oil for 15-20 mins or until very soft and starting to brown. Stir in the garlic, muscovado sugar, Sherry, maple syrup, espresso and chorizo.

3. Cook slowly for 35-40 mins, stirring occasionally, until thick and syrupy. Turn off the heat, leave to cool a little, and then tip everything into a food processor. Pulse briefly to chop everything up into really small pieces, then leave the mixture to cool before packing it into 2 sterilised jam jars.

Will keep for up to 1 month.

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Fiorelli Silver pendant £95 earrings £65.

Gorgeous girls dress and jacket £67

Large selection of antique, vintage and new jewellery from Shires Antiques, Heart of the Shires Shopping Village Weedon NN7 4LB 01327 340594

Eliza Doolittle 8 Albert Street Rugby 01788 570555

Sparkle Sequinned Fitted Jacket Glittering, sparkling and shimmering, this beautiful jacketis a limited edition. £119.00 White Hibiscus 11 High Street Long Buckby NN6 7RE 01327 843275

Girls patent boots £59.99 Niki-Lu’s, 9 Bank Street Rugby CV21 2QE 01788 573502

Little black dress exuding glamour and sophistication. £159 Flamingo Frocks The Basket House Wakefield Country Courtyard, Towcester NN12 7QX 01327 810345

Lepel Matilda balcony bra £24.00 Shorts £12.00 Purple Rose 20 Regent Street Rugby CV21 2PY 01788 878557

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Visit The Wool Baa for knitted gifts and gifts for knitters! Includes knitting kits and bags, decorations, fashion accessories and novelties 7 St Johns Square, Daventry NN11 4FG Tel: 01327 703680

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Christm as Parties

New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner

We have a variety of different party packages to suit every festive need.

Available on various dates throughout November & December.

Prices start from £28.95 per guest.

Enjoy a glass of champagne on arrival; five-course meal; live band & DJ. Also available in residential packages. £90.00 per guest.

New Year’s Eve Family Celebr ation Enjoy welcome drinks on arrival; family games; a buffet meal; DJ & disco.

Children aged 4 & under FREE. Also available in residential package. £46.95 per adult, £23.50 per child.

01327 265 604 | hellidonlakesevents@QHotels.co.uk Hellidon, Daventry, Northamptonshire NN11 6GG QHotels.co.uk/Christmas Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability. For full terms and conditions visit QHotels.co.uk/Christmas.

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Come and Enjoy a warm and friendly Christmas in our recently refurbished restaurant Christmas office parties welcome and private functions ( up to 30 ) Christmas Day Lunch menu £29.95 per person 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

A la carte menu on request Children under 10 half price

1 The Square, Dunchurch, Rugby, CV22 6NS Tel: 01788 819141 / 811851

Outside catering available... call for details

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Wonderful food and hospitality in historic surroundings infused with modern luxury 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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Chocolate Orange and Malteser Christmas Pudding One bar of milk chocolate One bar of white chocolate Terryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choc Orange Maltesers Fondant icing Red Skittles or Smarties

Snowball Truffles 200ml double cream 200g good-quality dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa solids) 200g desiccated coconut

1. Place your chocolate orange in a cup to stop from moving.

2. Melt a little milk chocolate and attach each malteser to the chocolate orange. Leave for 5-10 minute to set.

3. Turn the orange upside down and cover the bottom half with Maltesers in the same way. Leave for another 5-10 minutes.

4. Melt a little white chocolate and pour over the top.

5. Top with green fondant icing for holly leaves and 3 red skittles/smarties for berries.

1. Pour the cream into a saucepan and bring just up to the boil. Chop the chocolate into small pieces and place in a large bowl.

Pour over the boiling cream, then stir until the chocolate and cream are well blended and smooth. Cool, then set aside in the fridge until the mixture is solid, about 2 hrs.

2. Scoop out teaspoons of the mixture and roll into small walnut-size balls with your hands. Sprinkle the coconut onto a plate and roll the truffle in the coconut until evenly covered. Will keep in a cool place for 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

Present on little cake board and enjoy!

Perfect for kids to make as gifts.

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CHRISTMAS ALL WRAPPED UP AT HARLEY COUNTRY LIFESTYLE AND HARLEY EQUESTRIAN

Father Christmas will be making a very special visit to Harley on December 5th and 6th accompanied by his helpers and reindeer.

Booking is essential to avoid disappointment!!

Unique gift ideas for all the family New this year – Christmas trees and wreaths Have yourself a Harley Christmas!

Late night shopping Every Thursday until 8.30pm from 5th Nov- 17th Dec, Supper available in the cafe Monday - Friday, 9.30am-6pm, Saturday, 9.30am-5pm, and Sunday, 10am-4pm

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The twelve outfits of Christmas 4 The girls are calling out for a festive catch-up!

How about this feather print dress from Isabel De Pedro, rock the look with some of our spiky heeled tassel boots, black opaque tights and a tassel necklace from Tribe and Fable for a dressed-up- edgy look.

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Easy to throw-on jackets, light coats or maybe a blanket scarf is our ideal for when dashing between the chilly outside and very warm shops. We like the Great Plains grey knit tunic with Amazing Woman jeans, finished off with one of our blanket scarves and Owen Barry mustard backpack.

As we are sat down at a table talking to friends it gives our jewellery the perfect oppurtunity to get noticed.

Shine out with one of our beautiful

2 Another day more shopping, oh and its raining!

Keep off the wet with one of our Rino and Pelle PU Jackets in marsala red, team with rolled up boyfriend Jeans and boots.

3 Neighbours coming over for mulled wine and mince pies.

Relax the look but still keeping up appearances. How about this loose blouse layered with cosy knit combined with jeans. All from our new French range, Charlise.

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Butterfly necklaces.

The most simplest of outfits will benefit from one of these exquisite additions!

6 Laying Low

Take a chance to kick back and relax from the chaos if you can!

A postcard from Brighton offers a very comfortable yet stylish wardrobe solution.

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7 Winter walk

Take cover and cosy up with one of our super stylish stream-lined puffa coats complete with a detachable hood and fleece lined pockets in either oyster or taupe.

10 Another party! It’s party season after all!

Look sensational in the ‘Angelina’ black assymetric dress by Little Black Dress.

Slip on some heels, add some jewels, ready to go and fit for a lord!

11 Christmas Carol Service Hear festive carols piping throughout the atmosphere.

While your attending a church service stay warm in style. Go with something like Great Plains grey flannel trousers or jeans, GP wine coloured blouse and Charlise heavy jersey cardigan.

8 Present yourself

Hand made collection Rew. Add one of these individual and quirky scarves to a smart tailored coat a dress or even a lovely simple knit for that extra interest. These make excellent gifts also.

9 The Christmas Do! Dress it up, for some uber-glam, red carpet style gorgeousness, opt for the ‘Kirsten’ Little, Black Dress in midnight blue.

Feel great while you dance the night away, ladies!

12 The Drum rolls, it’s nearly here – Christmas!

This perfect dress comes with a bow!

Isabel De Pedro in black or winter red. Wear it for Christmas or maybe receive it on the big day!

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We supply an extensive range of school, club & dancewear

Scout & Guide Uniforms

Schoolwear 2–18 Years Also stockists for:

Dancewear

Abbey Church of England Academy Ashby Fields Primary School Ashlawn School Academy Trust Badby C of E Primary School Barby C of E Primary School Braunston C of E Primary School Danetre & Southbrook Learning Village Falconer’s Hill Infant School Falconer’s Hill Academy Guilsborough School Kilsby C of E Primary School Newnham Primary School Southam College The Parker E-ACT ACADEMY West Haddon Primary School

Bags

Shoes

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Leotards 01327 700069 www.scallywagz.co.uk

82 High Street, Daventry NN11 4HU

Our Winter opening hours are: Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 9am-4:30pm Wed 9am-1pm Sat 9:30am-4:30pm

Could you help local children with their reading?

Beanstalk vets, trains and supports volunteers to work in primary schools with children who have fallen behind with their reading.

Beanstalk need volunteer reading helpers in Daventry to work with children on a one-to-one basis to: l improve their reading levels l increase their overall confidence l and inspire a lifelong love of reading Beanstalk look for people that are passionate about supporting the next generation of readers. Can you spare two mornings or afternoons a week to help?

Sign up on

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YOUR ANIMALS, OUR VETS, ALL THE TIME

Towcester Veterinary Centre has three departments which provide a one stop solution for all you veterinary needs 24 hours a day.

• Companion and farm animal clinics in Towcester and Weedon • Equine clinics in Paulerspury and Onley.

• routine vaccinations and procedures • quality diagnostics and surgery including keyhole surgery • 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

Towcester

Burcote Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 6JW

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Chicken and wild mushroom stroganoff Serves 2 Shopping List

Method

1 large chicken breast – sliced into thin strips 100g mixed wild mushrooms – sliced 1 medium onion – peeled and sliced 1 clove of garlic – chopped ½ tsp of smoked paprika 1 tsp french mustard ¼ pint chicken stock ½ pint double cream 25ml brandy 100ml white wine Squeeze of lemon Juice 2 tbsp Olive Oil for cooking Salt and pepper for seasoning

Once all preparation is completed the actual cooking is very quick.

Take a large heavy based saucepan, heat the oil and fry the onion and garlic until tender. Add the mushroom, chicken and smoked paprika. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until chicken is brown and firm. Add French mustard, brandy and wine. Simmer until liquid reduced by half, then add the chicken stock and again reduce by half. Add the cream and lemon juice and cook until thickened, consistency coating the back of a spoon and season with salt and pepper to taste.

This dish works perfectly with rice and vegetable or just as well stirred through pasta.

Recipe by Darren Hill, Head Chef, Countryman, Staverton

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Wednesdays 8pm to 10pm BALLROOM Thursdays 8pm to 10pm ARGENTINE TANGO* Fridays 12pm to 4pm PRIVATE LESSONS Saturdays 8pm to 11pm SOCIAL & SEQUENCE DANCES * Sundays 4pm to 6pm LATIN & SOCIAL JIVE WORKSHOPS* *events held monthly - call for information

Come on your own or bring a partner!

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 (9.45am) SOUTHAM Grange Hall FRIDAYS (9.45am) NETHER HEYFORD Village Hall Get your FIRST FITSTEPS CLASS with me absolutely FREE!!

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Brampton View

Experience a new approach to care

We believe real care is personal and focuses on creating a better quality of life.

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For more information please call the Home Manager on 01604 553 084.

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Looking for a new Dentist?

Worried about the costs of going private?

Come to Long Buckby Dental where we offer affordable private dentistry

Dr Sylvia Bentley

• Choice of female and male dentists • Same dentist each time you visit • Latest equipment to minimise pain and time • Choice of treatments and materials • Same day emergency appointments • Comprehensive teeth health check-ups

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• Ample parking and great shopping and restaurants • Professional teeth whitening at huge discounts • Fully CQC approved • Friendly comfortable atmosphere • Child friendly dentists • Children are seen free • Monthly payment plans from just £5.85

Come and join us. It makes going to the dentist better.

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Get Crafty Kids!

Every Christmas most children receive a new colouring book and a set of crayons and spend many happy hours sprawled on the living room floor colouring in the pictures.

Crafting helps children to develop their imagination, express themselves and explore new ideas or concepts. The creative process brings feelings of satisfaction and pleasure, and builds childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s confidence in their ability to make their own decisions and choices. Crafting is a great way to learn how to solve problems, follow directions and develop skills such as cutting, measuring, gluing and sewing. It can also give family members the chance to spend quality time together in a shared activity.

decorated photo frame, there is no end to the possibilities.

Craft sets also make ideal stocking fillers and promise hours of entertainment. Knitting is enjoying a revival, finger puppets are always lots of fun and card-making, fuzzy felt, jewellery kits and scrap books are guaranteed winners. You could also consider science and modelling kits.

Have fun getting crafty this Christmas!

Christmas offers children the opportunity to hand make gifts for friends and family members. From home-baked treats to a painted plant pot or a

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Otters

The European Otter Lutra lutra lives in a variety of aquatic habitats from lakes, river and streams to marshes, swampy forests and coastal areas. Otters are perfectly adapted to an amphibious lifestyle and can be seen along watercourses through the UK. Otters are active throughout the year. However, they are solitary and nocturnal spending most of the day inside their holts. Holts can be found in river banks, tree cavities and within piles of wood or rocky debris. As otters are strictly protected under the EU Habitats and Species Directives it is an offence to damage or approach an otter or while in its holt where it may be sheltering and raising young. The average life expectancy of an otter is ten years with reproduction starting at 18-24 months. Litter sizes range from 1-5 young; this can potentially make population recovery a slow process if litters are small or if infant mortality is high.

The ottersâ&#x20AC;ş diet consists of over 80% fish; insects, reptiles, amphibians, birds and even other small mammals. An otter can dive for several minutes and uses its long whiskers called vibrissae to detect movement in the murky water making it a very efficient hunter.

The aquatic habitats used by otters are extremely vulnerable to man-made changes. The draining of

wetland and the removal of vegetation as well as pollution, development and human activity such as dog walking near holts and feeding sites can all put pressure on our local otter population.

Historically otters occurred throughout the UK, however they were pushed to near extinction in England in the 1960â&#x20AC;şs and 1970â&#x20AC;şs due to pesticide use, habitat destruction, competition and for their pelts; they were also considered to be vermin.

There is now evidence that otter populations in the UK are recovering. In Warwickshire, otters have been recorded along the River Avon and the Tame as well as the River Blythe; there are even reported sightings of an Otter outside the RSC in Stratford Upon Avon. We have also been fortunate enough to capture images of an otter with our camera trap!

For keen eyes, Winter is the perfect time to look for animal tracks in the mud and snow. The reduction in vegetation cover exposes many previously unseen features. Otter tracks are distinguished by five digit pads with a central lobed pad. Their claw marks are seldom visible. However, tail drag marks can often be seen trailing in between the footprints.

The best place to find otter tracks is along watercourses.

You can find more information about otters and other mammals in Warwickshire at www. warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk or by contacting the Warwickshire Mammal Group to get .

Sophie Amphlett, BSc (Hons), MSc, GradCIEEM Ecological Assistant Picture references http://www.arkive.org/common-otter/lutra-lutra/ https://yooniqimages.com/images/detail/102000440/Creative european-otter-footprint-lutra-lutra

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Remembrance Day The Great War started in 1914, and after four years of bitter fighting the guns of Europe finally fell silent at 11am on 11th November 1918 – six hours after the armistice was signed in a railway carriage in the Forest of Compiegne, France.

The following year, King George V sent out a proclamation requesting that a 2 minute silence be held, so “the thoughts of everyone may be concentrated on reverent remembrance of the glorious dead”.

Since that first Armistice Day in 1919, a two minute silence has been observed yearly at war memorials and other public places at 11am on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, and on the second Sunday of November.

After the end of the Second World War, Armistice Day became known as Remembrance Day, to include those who had fallen in WWII and other conflicts. Twelve thousand British servicemen and women have been killed or injured since 1945.

In the words of the poet Robert Binyon:

“They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning

We will remember them.”

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THANK YOU! We are extremely pleased to announce that we raised £753.51 at our Charity family Fun Day on 3rd October, 2015!

We’d like to thank all those who supported us with prizes donated, volunteering and donations! Everyone had a wonderful day and we are over the moon with the amount raised for The Air Ambulance Service!

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How to choose your Christmas Turkey, Duck or Goose We all want our Christmas dinner to be special and a meal to remember for the right reasons! So how can you make sure that your bird is the best choice?

First take the time to buy your meat from a source you trust. You might prefer a trusted butcher or farm shop, we have some wonderful local ones on our doorstep.

Knowing how your meat has been reared and where it came from can help you determine the likely quality of the meat. Usually higher quality comes from younger animals that are subject to greater welfare standards.

Of course prices will also reflect this so battery-reared birds will be much cheaper than those which have been subject to a mainly organic diet and free-roaming.

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Look for birds with unblemished skin, and if buying fresh check whether they will be dressed or whether you will need to do additional preparation.

Consider carefully the size of the bird you require.

General recommendations allow around half a pound or 225 g per person for boneless meat and three quarters of a pound or 340g per person for meat with a bone in.

Of course appetites vary and you may want to buy larger deliberately, in order to have enough for leftovers.

Choose well and enjoy your Christmas Dinner!

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Win a case of wine worth £75 Back to the Future Winemaking We’re not talking Michael J Fox and hover boards here.

Back to the future winemaking is a growing movement of forward thinking diligent winemakers who understand that in order to produce ‘real wine’ they have to look back in time, before the modern onset of man made chemicals and mass mechanisation. These winemakers strive to be in tune with their land, calling on forward thinking science and age old practices to understand how their vineyards and eco systems work. We champion this calibre of winemaker. Why? Because these guys and girls produce happy grapes that in turn make delicious, pure, vibrant wines that express and taste of their origin.

These are wines of quality not quantity, a far cry from the homogenous fermented grape juice you often find in the supermarket (…oops, did I just say that!?).

Wine Freedom have created an ultimate Back to the Future wine tasting experience case of six bottle worth £75.00 (£12.50 per bottle). It’s up for grabs if you can answer the following question correctly.

Which grape variety below is a black grape?

A - Chardonnay B - Merlot C - Chenin Blanc Good luck! The Wine Freedom Team.

How to enter 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 December 9th. The winner will be selected at random from the correct answers.

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Win one of three gift boxed Belinda Clark marshmallows As it comes to the end of the year, again we must thank all our fabulous readers for their support of the local businesses that feature in our magazines. We are passionate about keeping local businesses in the forefront of local households and hope we provide a varied, interesting magazine for all the family.

Whilst we were at The Towcester Food Festival both this year and last, we met Belinda Clark who makes the most amazing marshmallows. For this competition we have three boxes of hand-made marshmallows each to include four packets of marshmallows, including the two new Christmas flavours.

To enter the competition simply count all the Christmas Turkeys ( including this one ) hidden in the magazine.

For more information on Belinda Clark marshmallows, visit www.belindaclark.co.uk.

You can also buy in person at The Deli Barn, Heart of the Shires www.heartoftheshires.co.uk or you can see her yourself at Towcester Food Festival next year ( 11th & 12th June ).

Three winners will be selected from all correct answers on 9th December and prizes sent direct from Belinda.

How to enter

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 December 9th.

The winner will be selected at random from the correct answers.

A wee dram over the festive season If you are new to whisky, or just don’t know where to start then here are a few favourites to get you started.

The Macallan – very smooth, easy to drink and with bags of flavour.

Royal Lochnagar – a very good balance between taste and peatyness.

Ardbeg – if you are prepared for a challenge then this is it – perhaps the most peaty of all – a medicinal-like drink that will certainly clear your pipes!

Whatever you tastes, enjoy and have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Grouse – a blended whisky from the Crieff Distillery, a great one to visit as there are lots of interactive exhibits, and if you would rather drink a whisky with a drop of something else – try water, ice or even Schweppes ginger ale (the mother-in-law’s favourite), Grouse will leave you wanting more.

Bushmills – an Irish whisky from County Antrim with all the cheek and character of the emerald isle, unbelievably smooth and very undemanding.

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