Village Emporium Northants Sept/Oct 2014

September/October 2014

Northants edition ®

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Great local businesses, recipes and features plus your chance to win Afternoon tea for two at the Courtyard Café in Daventry A £25 voucher to spend at Vanilla The Store in Rugby 1

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Great Deals on Winter Fuel House Coal 20kg £6.50 Netted Logs from £2.75 Net of Kindling £3.50 Hotmax Fuel logs 20kg £6.50 Rock Salt £3.99 a bag Smokeless Coal 20kg bag £8.50 Premium House Coal 25kg bag £9.00

Open daily 9am - 5pm.

A range of locally sourced meat, fruit, veg, our very own eggs, local wines and beers and selection of gifts for the family.

Where are we?

Shuckburgh Rd. Staverton, Daventry, NN11 6JY

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Come and meet Twinkle Toes and Sparky the reindeer who are now out in the fields.

Open daily 9am – 5pm. The perfect stop off for all day breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake or even full afternoon tea.

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The publishers cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of the advertisements placed by advertisers. Editorial material does not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the publishers and neither editorial nor advertisements are to be read as recommendations on the part of the publishers. All advertisements and editorial are published in good faith and advertisers are asked to provide advertisements that are accurate, legal and honest.

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At the Village Emporium we always try to promote and support our local food suppliers. British Food Fortnight, this September, follows this theme and aims to put British food firmly in the spotlight. The campaign wants to encourage us to enjoy fresh, seasonal produce and regional dishes. To this end it takes place during harvest time, which is the traditional time for celebrating food. This year it also has the additional aim of helping our children to discover all that’s wonderful about British food. See our article on page 17 for inspiration and then why not visit one of our local advertisers for fresh, local supplies or a meal out. There are so many great local farm shops and restaurants that sell seasonal, local produce and it’s so much better for you too!

Finally, whether they are going into reception or moving up to secondary school, early September can be tough for children. Our feature on page 13 offers help and advice on making the transition a little easier.

Here’s to a happy and fruitful autumn!

Alison & Clare

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In this issue...

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Our new personal poem from GK Kingsley

July/August issue winners

Barbeque Meat Box Mrs K Stewart , Flore Thermal Body Treatment Name withheld, West Haddon Afternoon tea for two Mrs M McAulley - Woolscott

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Business News Group Weight Reduction Sessions

These sessions, run by Hypnosis Within, will help you reduce the weight you want whilst allowing you to eat what you want! There’s no dieting involved and no weigh’in’s. Using easy to use mind techniques and hypnotherapy, the sessions will help you change your relationship with food, your food beliefs and behaviours. They will help you to understand about emotional eating, why and how we do it and assist with eradicating it along with food cravings and compulsions. The results allow you to eat what you want without any feeling of deprivation, being in more control of your eating habits and feeling more confident.

For more details contact Sean on 07923 498612. www.hypnosiswithin.co.uk

Eco Friendly Cleaning as easy as ABC ABC Carpet Cleaning Co , Northamptonshire’s premier family owned carpet cleaning company are proud to use only the finest Eco friendly cleaning solutions. These products are made from plant extracts that are kind to the environment, kind to children and pets and will leave your carpets clean and fresh. They are fully insured and offer free estimates and a full money back guarantee, if you are not totally satisfied you won’t pay a penny!

Call Andrew Bradley ton 01933450047 for free advice and an estimate.

A warm welcome awaits in Weedon The Plume of Feathers is a traditional local pub offering an excellent range of cask ales & fine wines.

Situated in the centre of Weedon the pub offers a large car park, garden with children’s play area,it’s a cosy pub with upstairs private function room available for parties and meetings. Cath, Jack and Heather will give you a warm welcome from behind the bar.

Cath has been the manager of The Plume of Feathers for the last 2 years seeing it through a major re-fit in September 2013. The pub has a lovely cosy, fresh feel to it in the dining room area without losing the attraction of being a good drinking place for the locals. The food is amazing, very reasonably priced and sourced locally where possible. Sunday Lunch has a fantastic reputation, wholesome, hearty and gorgeous with fresh vegetables, scrumptious Yorkshire puddings with lashings of rich meat gravy

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that won’t leave you disappointed.

It is a 5 minute walk from the canal and being dog friendly and with free wifi it is the perfect location for any passing boaters, walkers and anyone else visiting this historical village.

Check their great reviews on Trip Advisor & Facebook.

Plume of Feathers, West Street, Weedon, Northamptonshire, NN7 4QU Tel: 01327 340978

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Love to shop?

The’ Heart of the Shires’ is a shopping village like no other in the heart of England, beautifully set in and around a former Victorian farmyard with a bandstand at its centre.

Unique and individual shops wind around a paved courtyard and through the old barn with Victorian themed shop fronts, with a cosy ‘Restaurant’ now occupying the cottage style farmhouse.

Almost twenty five independent retailers offer quality products with emphasis on escape from the main stream.

Many top designers sit with lesser known quality ones that have been carefully sourced to provide the customer with something different expected from ‘Heart of the Shires’.

Thinking of starting your own business?

Worried about how much tax you need to save?

Then Willow Edge Accountants are here to help with proactive and clear advice to assist you in all your tax affairs. With over 10 years of experience we can set you on the right path.

Please contact Caroline Overton to see how we can help your business. Call 07743 859 269 or email enquiries@willowedge.co.uk

WILLOWEDGE

Whilst the architecture of this bygone age has been carefully used to give each shop its own unique style they are by no means behind the times with what they have to offer.

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Each individual boutique business is stocked with the latest trends in their field.

You can dress everyone from brides to country gentleman, try on jewellery, nibble at cheeses, select wine, chocolates or flowers, have your nails polished, and spend ages in the cook shop discovering all the things you didn’t know you wanted till you saw it!!

Gather your gifts for gardeners or craft materials to make your own, go play in the toy shop with all the tradition of a childhood Christmas.

You could relax in the restaurant, be amazed in the art gallery even take home a piece of Victoriana from the ‘Antique Shop’ to remember your day.

With ample free parking whatever you do make plenty of time for a visit, you will be surprised at just how quickly the time flies………..

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Business & IT

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Thunderbird is going Green!

As some of you may know, Mark from Thunderbird Design and Print has been working with us on numerous projects since Green Umbrella’s inception back in 2009.

Mark has walked the Green Umbrella journey with us since day one and it gives us great pleasure to announce that as of 1st September 2014, Thunderbird Design and Print will formally become part of Green Umbrella.

This is exciting news for current Green Umbrella clients, as we can now offer a range of printed marketing materials - from business cards & stationery, to pop up banners & flyers in addition to our range of online marketing services!

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Help conquer cancer with crafts, coffee & cake Come along to a fun and friendly Macmillan Coffee Morning organised by Charlotte Hupfield Ceramics & Megan Ashwell Design with the help of family & friends on 20th September at Newnham Village Hall from 10am – 2pm.

We are keen to raise as much money as possible for Macmillan, a charity that is close to many peoples’ hearts.

We will be selling our handmade ceramics & textiles on the day, and plan to put together a display of our latest sketchbook project where you can choose your favourite designs as greetings cards.

There will also be other craft stalls, a raffle/tombola with tonnes of great prizes kindly donated by local businesses, plenty of tea, coffee, soft drinks & loads of homemade cakes, an area for making your own clay objects, a space hopper race, plus lots more fun & games.

Everyone is welcome - the more the merrier. Our aim is to create a fun and friendly atmosphere to raise money to help change the lives of people affected by cancer. Everyone knows somebody who is or has been affected by cancer, and we want to help make a difference.

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experience in schools and privately Wide choice of musical styles covered Preparation for the ABRSM practical and theory examinations grades 1 to 8 if required All abilities welcome I can also provide short term lessons towards the D of E award

Contact Lucy on: 07713 933729 and I will be happy to discuss your requirements.

Exploding Toffee Apples 1 Things to do with apples Ingredients 8 apples 2 tbsp of golden syrup Lollipop sticks

250 g of caster sugar 15 g of popping candy Sugar thermometer

1. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Evenly peel the top half of the apples - leave the bottom half with the skin on. Arrange the apples on top of the tray and push a lolly stick into the bottom of each one.

2. For the caramel, place a heavy-based pan over a medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of water, the caster sugar and golden syrup. Using a sugar thermometer, bring up to 140°C or hard-crack stage.

3. Once it reaches 140°C, stop the caramel from colouring further by putting the base of the pan into cold water for a few seconds, taking care not to let any water seep into the caramel.

4. Do not cool the caramel for too long as you will need to be able to dip the apples into it.

5. Tip the popping candy into a small bowl. Dip the peeled half of each apple into the caramel to completely cover the exposed flesh. Allow to set for 30 seconds then dip into the popping candy.

6. Place the toffee apples onto parchment paper and allow the caramel to harden before serving.

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FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL Are the dream of those first days of school turning into a nightmare?

Whether they are going into reception or moving up to secondary school, early September can be tough for children. We all hope that they will love school the moment they arrive but unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. No matter how much you prepare, your child may end up frightened, overwhelmed and worried that they won’t fit in.

However, with lots of support and vigilance, those first scary days of school don’t have to set the tone for the rest of their school lives.

Communicate with your child Talk to your child about how they’re feeling. Children don’t always find it easy to externalise their feelings.

Depending on their age it may be because they don’t have the vocabulary or because they’re embarrassed or afraid of letting you down.

Ask them specific questions about their day – what they’ve learnt and the people they have met.

Younger children may not understand the word ‘bully’ so instead, ask if there are any naughty boys or girls, and why. Older children need to know that you won’t judge them if they are struggling to settle into secondary school, so it is important that they feel supported by the family unit.

Any warning signs?

Many children decide they don’t want to go back to school by the second week. The first few days of

school are both exciting and frightening but the novelty soon wears off and anticipation may be replaced by dread.

Stay on the look-out for signs that things aren’t going well. Does it take longer for them to get ready in the morning? Are they bright and lively or down in the dumps? It’s important that you stay vigilant so you can nip any issues in the bud before they become bigger problems.

Talk to the teacher If you are concerned about your child, their teacher is your first point of contact. You can share your concerns and ask for their viewpoint. They are in the perfect position to know if your child has started to make friends, or seems to be struggling.

Boost their confidence An external confidence boost can make a massive difference to the way a child settles at school.

Signing them up to a music class or sports club not only comes with physical and emotional benefits, but also gives them the opportunity to meet new friends, helping them build a support system amongst their peers.

So fingers crossed that after their first day at school your child is looking forward to the next day and not asking if, please, can they stay at home tomorrow!

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School Open Morning 4th October 2014 from 10.30am For further information please contact Rebecca Bantoft on 01788 818249 or visit our new website www.biltongrange.co.uk to find out more.

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British Food Fortnight 20th September – 5th October Name a British dish. Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding? Shepherds’ pie? Spotted dick?

Now ask your child to name a traditional British dish. Can they?

In recent years we have become a multi-cultural society and we’ve happily adopted pasta from Italy, curry, from India and noodles from China. While we should be proud of the fact that we’ve welcomed and assimilated these new tastes, we seem to be in danger of forgetting or ignoring our own national and regional dishes.

It’s a sad fact that many British school children (and almost as many adults)have little or no knowledge of our culinary heritage in spite of it being rich and varied.

British Food Fortnight exists to put British food firmly in the spotlight. It aims to encourage us to enjoy fresh, seasonal produce and regional dishes. To this end it takes place during harvest time, which is the traditional time for celebrating food. This year it also has the additional aim of helping our children to discover all that’s wonderful about British food.

With global warming rarely out of the news these days it’s reassuring to know that buying locally farmed, seasonal produce is the most eco-friendly choice too. It’s comforting to know that by buying British we’re doing our bit to save the planet.

The theme is Bringing Home the Harvest. Many schools are participating with the aim of teaching children how to prepare simple meals from fresh, seasonal ingredients. High street shops, farm shops and delicatessens will also be joining in, stocking British produce and running tasting sessions and cookery demonstrations.

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There will be special events in care homes for the elderly, scrumptious servings of British food in garden centre cafes, patriotic menus in hospitals, family feasts in children’s centres and lots of fun food and drink festivals and country fairs.

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During British Food Fortnight n Visit a local farmers’ market. n Discover your local farm shop. n Sign up to a local veg-box scheme n Shop for and cook at least one traditional or regional dish with your children. n Visit a participating restaurant or pub and try a British dish you’ve never tried before.

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Charitable gifts in wills Every day, people are doing legendary things for local good causes like Northamptonshire Association for the Blind (NAB) – sky diving, mountain climbing, marathon running to name a few.

Gifts in Wills are lesser known, but equally legendary acts in the way they support Britain’s charities, creating almost £2 billion each year for them.

Charitable legacies are the foundation for causes like NAB and are vital in continuing their work. That’s why they’re taking part in Remember A Charity in your Will Week, a national campaign involving over 140 charities taking place from 8th-14th September.

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a gift in your Will to help a charity, but nothing could be further from the truth. After you’ve taken care of your loved ones, you’ll be amazed at what one final gift, no matter how big or small, can do.

As the leading provider of support and services to visually impaired adults and children living in Northamptonshire NAB encourage you to consider supporting them in whatever way you can. The charity offers a Free Will Service in partnership with Tollers Solicitors giving you the opportunity to have a new Will written free of charge or an existing Will amended.

Call NAB on 01604 719193 to take up this service or find out more by visiting www.nab.org.uk.

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Apple Chutney 1.5kg (3lb) cooking apples, weighed after peeling and coring 1 large onion, peeled and cut into wedges 60g (2oz) piece fresh root ginger, peeled and grated 3 red chillies 1 level tbsp salt ¾ litre (1¼ pints) malt vinegar 250g (8oz) raisins 250g (8oz) demerara sugar

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Put the apples and onion into a food processor, in batches, and whizz to chop them roughly. Put into a preserving pan or large pan. Add the ginger and put the halved chillies in a muslin bag in the pot, for taking out later, or deseed and chop them to keep in the chutney, if you prefer. Add raisins. Stir in the salt and vinegar.

Put the pan on a low heat and simmer for about 1 hour until thickened and reduced.

Stir in the sugar and when it has dissolved, turn up the heat and bring the chutney to the boil for 30-45 mins, until it’s really thick and the liquid has evaporated.

Remove the chillies if you didn’t chop them.

Leave the chutney for 20-30 mins, then pot into warm, sterilised jars, almost up to the top. Cover closely with a round of greaseproof or waxed paper and then with polythene for storing. It’s best kept a few months for the flavour to develop.

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Autumnal fruits It’s easy to see Autumn as just the end of summer and a pre-empt to Winter; wildflowers have passed and animals are stocking up ready for the winter chill, but for some organisms, Autumn brings the perfect conditions to bloom!

Fungi – with a kingdom all of their own, neither plant nor animal, fungi have no green chlorophyll, meaning they do not photosynthesise but instead live by breaking down dead and decaying matter.

The damp conditions of September and October encourage a plethora of mushrooms, toadstools and other fungi; these are an integral part of the food chain, releasing nutrients into the soil, as well as providing a food source for an array of animals.

Animals which feed solely on fungi are called fungivores and this process of fungi consumption is called fungivory or mycography.

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And it’s not only animals which depend on fungi, it is thought that up to 90% of all land plants form a symbiotic relationship with fungi. The mycorrhizae, as the symbiotic fungus is called, gains sugar from the plants and the plants gain nutrients and a better absorption of water from the mycorrhizae. A species you’re likely to have heard of which forms this kind of relationship is the truffle, found in symbiosis with oak and beech. Beech trees in particular are known to form relationships with over 2,000 fungal species!

Some of which are very rare.

So, this Autumn why not get out and learn about this interesting organism, with help from a professional, there are plenty of courses around.

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Independent shopping in Daventry Daventry may not be well known for being a prime shopping centre, but for those of you who wrote the town off years ago and instead opted to shop in Northampton or Milton Keynes, perhaps it’s time to be taken back into the fold... and it’s on your doorstep.

seem to have been part of the local community forever and others that have only been around for a few years. Yet whichever one you choose you’ll be in good company, and able to sample cream teas, paninis, old-fashioned crumble, trendy whoopie pies, mammoth breakfasts and more.

Sheaf Street has long been the ‘quirky’ part of town. Shrugging off the national brands, charity shops and estate agents, Sheaf Street is all about independent, individual small businesses. As a Daventry resident, Rebecca Dillon explains, “Sheaf Street is very much a community street, with its pretty hanging baskets and welcoming, relaxed feel.

My friends and I spend a lot of time browsing the boutiques before stopping off for a coffee or light lunch. Most of the shops also offer a loyalty scheme, which encourages customers to return time and again.”

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Daventry as a whole is well known for its many hairdressers and beauty salons and Sheaf Street is home to many. Looking for clothing and shoes that are a little bit different from the norm? Fashionfocused clothing for him and her, shoes and accessories you simply won’t find on the high street can all be found on Sheaf Street.

Finding that ideal present will never be an issue again, with gorgeous jewellery, home decorations, toys and giftware dotted amongst various boutiques down the street. There’s even a new sewing attic!

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Small but perfectly formed, Bishops Court.

Daventry has more than just Sheaf Street independent traders, take a walk up High Street for first quality jewellery and repairs, school and leisure activity clothing for the kids and head towards Bishop’s Court, a small but perfectly formed alternative shoppers’ paradise. Tucked away near the towns’ library it also offers an eclectic, enjoyable shopping experience. Bishop’s Court is home to wonderful gift shops, a fabulous ladies clothes shop selling high street brands at discounted prices, traditional cobblers, hair, beauty and complementary therapists plus Northamptonshire’s Cafe / Tea Room of the Year 2013 runner-up. We really do have some businesses to be proud of.

What does a Sheaf Street newcomer think to Daventry?

Jacqui Michelow of Michelows Treasures only relocated her jewellery and fossil shop from the Heart of the Shires Shopping Village to Sheaf Street in July. How has she found the transition?

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visited, wishing us luck, offering advice and support, and attending our launch.

“Moving from a little shopping village to an established street was quite daunting but Sheaf Street has such a community feel to it. From the tattoo shop to the local cafés, everyone has been so welcoming and made us feel totally at home.

“A couple of long-term customers visited from Milton Keynes when we first opened and they adored Sheaf Street, its quirky little shops and of course, the free parking. They’re already planning their next visit!”

So before you immediately head towards the larger towns, or opt for internet shopping, we suggest you give Daventry another chance. It doesn’t cost a penny for you to park so you can simply pop in for a coffee or spend quality time perusing the quirky boutiques at your leisure. Plus you’ll be supporting local traders – the people who are slowly transforming the town, day by day, shop by shop. It really is win win!

“I have to say that the move so far has been 100% positive,” Jacqui explains. “The welcome was phenomenal – all of Sheaf Street’s shopkeepers

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

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Free Range Pork, Lamb, Chicken & Beef Home made cottage pies Gluten free meat & seasoning sachets ½ Lamb butchered £75 ½ pig butchered £95 Homemade kebabs, bbq meat and marinades Ice cream Cheeses

Service y l d n e i r F e c Quality Produ A K Fisheries from Grimsby are visiting us with Fresh Fish 11-1pm every two weeks starting on the 29th August. Please check Facebook or phone Dawn on 07976 550481 for confirmed dates and further details.

Dexter steak pies & apple pies now available from our farm kitchen.

Fresh baked bread and rolls available every Saturday & frozen supplies in the freezer.

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

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

Lunch available daily or Tea & Coffee.

The Plough Inn Everdon

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

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Antique and Vintage Jewellery Centre We have a huge display of antique, vintage, costume and pre owned jewellery together with a wide range of silver, ceramics, glass, lighting and clocks.

Also outside effects and Kadai fire bowls.

Located at Heart of the Shires Shopping Village, A5 Watling Street, Nr Weedon, Northants, NN7 4LB Open 7 days 10am to 5pm.

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LICENSED FOR CIVIL CEREMONIES EXCLUSIVE USE VENUE • Oak beamed room for intimate weddings and country barn for larger events.

• 10 - 200 People.

• Flexible catering options from al a carte wedding breakfasts to hog roasts, buffets to carveries, whatever you want.

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F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N A N D T O ARRANGE A VIEWING OF THE VENUE PLEASE GET IN TOUCH The Granary Hotel - Northamptonshire, NN11 3BU Tel: 01327 361 730 - Email: info@granary-hotel.com

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Deep in the Northamptonshire countryside, within the grounds of Fawsley Estate, is The Granary at Fawsley, a historic, rustic country hotel, tea room, wedding venue and conference centre that offers a truly ‘away from it all’ experience.

idyllic venue it has now become. An unloved barn has been converted into a stunning, characterfilled space that is ideal for weddings, parties and corporate events. A restaurant and tea room is now set within The Granary’s 17th Century farm buildings, quickly becoming a popular destination to enjoy a traditional afternoon tea or light lunch, created using the finest local and artisan produce.

For its owners, Donna and Glenn Newman, creating the perfect retreat has been a labour of love. They took over what was essentially a conference centre with rooms in the summer of 2012 and have spent the last two years transforming the venue into the

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Set in 2,600 acres of stunning countryside, The Granary at Fawsley is your exclusive wedding retreat for as long as you want. You can opt for the chic,

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elegant and understated Fawsley Suite; complete with rustic wooden beams, it holds up to forty guests and is licenced to hold civil ceremonies.

For larger celebrations, The Granary’s marqueeequipped barn can hold up to 150 and can be personalised with your own choice of décor – fairy lights, bunting, Chinese lanterns, flowers, ribbons, table decorations.

Ten charming, fully equipped ensuite rooms in the grounds mean you and your closest friends and family can relax, safe in the knowledge that everything you need is just a few steps away.

Feeling a little overwhelmed? The Granary’s experienced team can inspire you and offer a host of practical advice on catering – from à la carte to a simple buffet, entertainment, music and whatever it takes to create your perfect day. Spring, summer, autumn or winter it is a truly special venue.

Flexible and versatile The Granary is ideal for special occasions, such as birthday parties, Christenings, baby showers – even stag and hen breaks! If you are looking to get out of the rat race for a day then The Granary at Fawsley offers an ‘away from it all’ experience for any business looking for a flexible, fully equipped, quiet conference venue. From meetings to training or team building days, you won’t be disturbed by incessant calls and emails; instead you will be able to focus on the task at hand with no distractions from the outside world.

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Northamptonshire’s hiden gem ... a beautiful place to shop all year round

If there was one word to sum up the types of shops you will experience at the Heart of the Shires it is ‘quality’. From footwear to kitchenware, from lighting to gift ideas, from clothing to candy, you’ll find a wide selection of shops to browse through and enjoy.

Abraxas China & Glass 01327 341211

Dressage 01327 349210

Something Special 01327 349333

Abraxas Cookshop 01327 341080

Food For Thought 01327 342335

Texture Sofas and Interiors 01327 342426

Beautique Beauty Salon 01327 343010 Beehive Gifts 01327 349312 Brimleys Sweets 01327 349888 Charlotte Harley Bridal Couture 01327 342729 Crafts & Quilts 01327 349276 Darlingtons Tea Room 01327 342284

House Of Carillon 01327 349595 Illumination Lighting 01327 349333 Little Tinkers 01327 341000 Rose of the Shires 01327 349078 Shires Antiques 01327 340594

The Ceramic and Stone House 01327 437041 The Deli Barn 01327 342269 The Garden Room 01327 342335 The Rose Gallery 01327 341000 The Wine Barn 01327 342269

Tel: 01604 230213

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A5 Watling St, Northampton NN7 4LB

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Plume of Feathers Weedon, Northants Tel: 01327 340978

Recently refurbished, family friendly pub, with a large garden Serving locally sourced home-cooked food accompanied with a fine selection of wines and cask ales.

Showing BT Sport, Free WiFi Function Room Available

Christmas menu now available.

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

Wednesday night is quiz night September 12th Live Entertainment Popular return of Ayres and Jenkins Oct 31st Mine Beer Festival

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SANDY LANE, CHURCH BRAMPTON, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 8AX www.bhgc.co.uk info@bhgc.co.uk 01604 84 39 39 Members, Visitors & Societies can all enjoy the stunning views from the balcony, the beer garden, real cask ales & great home cooked food.

Please call to book your society or to make a group booking for food.

Special offer for societies organiser plays free, reduced priced packages or visit www.bhgc.co.uk for more special offers!

Wedding Fair 28th September Come along and view our Cranshaw Suite all dressed and set for a wedding!

Also come and meet some of our recommended suppliers who will give you some fabulous ideas for your perfect day!

Sunday 28th September 11am—3pm Keep up to date with our facebook & twitter

Why not bring the children over to play our NEW & IMPROVED TRI GOLF COURSE. A specially designed course & use of equipment for FREE! Available until 6pm.

Call 01604 84 39 39 option 1 for more details.

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After being Runner Up in 2013/2014 we were delighted to be selected as a finalist for the second year running in this wonderful and widespread county.

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“The Courtyard Afternoon” Traditional Finger Sandwiches, North Atlantic Prawn Marie Rose, Smoked Ham & Chutney, Cucumber. Warmed Scone, Butter, Rodda’s Clotted Cream, Homemade Three Berry Preserve. A triple tasting from our selection of cakes & slices of the day. Your choice of Jenier’s Tea or Nespresso Coffee from the menu.

Four persons Afternoon Tea experience for the price of Three Persons. Usual price £38.00, special £30.00

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Gift & Craft Fair at Lamport Ha ll

Sat 11th & Sun 12th October, 10am - 5pm

A fantastic opportunity to start Christmas shopping or to indulge in a little treat for yourself with 90 stalls in the glorious Edwardian Stable Block including: Jewellery, decorative glassware, jams, chutneys and fudge, soaps and giftware Coffee, mulled wine, lunches and other refreshments available

Owls to Behold in attendance

Free parking Adults £3.50 • OAPs £3 • Child (11-16) £1.50 Lamport Hall and Gardens open: 2.00pm until 5.00pm under separate admission (last admission at 4.00pm)

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Vanilla has been going for 8 years and continues to evolve, a beautiful large Victorian building set in the heart of the Independent Quarter of Rugby, they have the largest selection of jewellery, including Carrie Elspeth, in Rugby and our Italian Leather Handbags constantly prove to be popular- a fantastic selection of colours for just £28 - perfect for spending your £3 voucher below!

Vanilla have the biggest selection of greetings cards with customers often stocking up with handfuls and giftware from brands such as Orla Keily,Ted Baker and Alessi still prove to be popular. Due to the fantastic success of their clothing collection they are also expanding the range.

Competition Answer the following question: In which street in Rugby is Vanilla?

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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. Entries must be received by September 30th, winner will be announced on 1st October.

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A full list of events over the forthcoming months is available on our website www.villageemporium.co.uk/events/ Thursday 4th September Grandborough Farmers Market – St Peters Church, 10am-12.30pm Fresh produce, cakes, fresh meat, fish and more. Tea, coffee, and homemade refreshments available Saturday 6th September Cream Teas - St Mary’s Church Barby 2pm – 4pm www.barbyandonleyparishcouncil.co.uk Friday 5th September Happy at Home Partnership Harvest Lunch Stephenson Court – Devon Ox Road, Kilsby, Northants, CV23 8XG 12-2pm. £4.00 to incl a hot meal and entertainment. For info nicola@daventryvolunteers.org.uk or 07932 086457.Daventry Volunteer Centre, The Library, North St, Daventry, NN11 4GH. Happy at Home Partnership.

Saturday 6th September and Sunday 7th September “Flowers and Memories”- St Lukes Church, Kislingbury.

Saturday 12.00-5pm & Sunday 2pm-5pm.Themed flower arrangements to commemorate the WW1 1914-18 Memorabilia and items from the Kislingbury archives.

Ploughman’s’ lunches served on Saturday & light refreshments on the Sunday. Ring 01604 830421 for further details. We would be most grateful to hear from anyone who may have appropriate items for display.

Sunday 7th September Badby Fayre – Badby Village 2pm-5pm. Stalls, games, brass band, children’s amusements, fun dog show, Morris dancing, WW1 exhibition, beer tent etc all in aid of church building fund. Vintage agricultural machinery and horticultural show.. Contact 01327 871806.

Saturday 13th September St Mary’s Festival – St Mary’s Church, Barby 11:00am – 4pm. Village Community event incorporating Anglo Saxon Clypping service as well as Brunch, games, stalls & cream teas in St Mary’s Church www.barbyandonleyparishcouncil. co.uk

Saturday 13th September Autumn Animal Bazaar – St Margaret’s Hall at United Reformed Church, Hillmorton Road, Rugby. 2pm-4pm Free admission, meet local guide dogs and support local/ national animal charities. Tombola, raffle and refreshments.

Saturday 13th September Last Night at The Proms - City of Coventry Brass at All Saints Church Braunston. 7.30pm Musical Director Stephen Cooper. Ticket Prices - Adult £10, Concessions £8, Accompanied under 16’s £1; Ticket Prices included interval refreshments – Music includes World War’s I & II and your PROMS favourites. Ring 01788 899086 for details.

Wednesday 17th September – Sunday 21st September Brixworth Classical Music Festival - Church of All Saints, Brixworth. Local musicians, including choirs (Swarbrick Singers, County Youth Choir, U3A Brixworth Songsters), Youth Brass 2000, the Northampton Chamber Orchestra. Other events include flower show, arts & crafts , refreshments. For more info and tickets contact Brixworth Information Centre: 01604 – 882622 and speak to Rodger Partington or Mary Parnell Friday 19th September Messy Church – Daventry Methodist Church, Lodge Rd, Daventry. 4.30pm-6.30pm. 2hrs of fun, games, arts & crafts, including light meal. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 01327 262500

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Saturday 20th September Macmillan Coffee Morning – Newnham Village Hall 10am – 2pm Help Conquer Cancer with Crafts, Coffee & Cake organised by Charlotte Hupfield Ceramics & Megan Ashwell Design Selling our handmade ceramics & textiles, also craft stalls, a raffle/tombola with great prizes, tea, coffee, soft drinks & homemade cakes, lots of fun & games. Everyone is welcome we all know somebody who is or has been affected by cancer, and we want to help make a difference. www.facebook.com/events Thursday 25th September Daventry District Flower Club “ Memories “ demonstration by Mary Westener from Telford. Meeting in ‘The Abbey’ at 7.30pm.

Saturday 27th September Friends of Daventry Country Park – Car Boot Sale at Daventry Country Park. £5 for car/small van & £10 for transits. Sellers set up from 8.30am. Cafe & toilets. Info: 07879 035535 or email friendsofdcp@gmail.com Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th September Daventry Methodist Church 40th Anniversary Arts and Flowers Festival. Celebrating the completion of the present church building in 1974. Display of arts and flowers from local groups & organisations. Open Saturday 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be available. Sunday & normal Sunday services will take place at 10.30 am & 6.30. pm, it is also Harvest Festival Sunday & Back to Church Sunday.

Saturday 4th October Watford Village Hall Music Night - 7:30pm, featuring live music from D R Blues and a BBQ. £5 adults, £3 children, BBQ included in entrance fee. For tickets or further details please contact Marion on 07747 111889.

Saturday 11th October National Guide Dog Breeding Centre Open Day – Banbury Road, Bishops Tachbrook, Warks CV33 9QJ. 11am-4pm. Puppy viewing, gift shop, children’s activities, dog demo’s & much more www.guidedogs. org.uk/nbcopenday No pet dogs allowed. Also tours available www.guidedogs.org.uk/nbc-tours or book nbcvisitors@guidedogs.org.uk Tours take place on Tuesday, Wednesday afternoons & Friday mornings.

Thursday 23rd October Daventry District Flower Club – AGM followed by a demonstration by Garden Gate of Rugby. Venue – The Abbey, Daventry at 7.30pm Saturday 8th November Northampton Samaritans Gala Dinner – Northampton Park Inn, Silver Street, Northampton NN1 2TA 7pm for 7.30pm carriages 1am. £450 table of ten to include arrival drinks, 3 course meal, entertainment, auction & raffle or £45 pp. Call 01604 629685, email fundraising@northampton-samaritans. org.uk visit www.samaritans.org

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

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Come to The Barn for a warm welcome and freshly prepared home made food. We are open 7 days a week, 10am - 5pm. On Sundays we serve a traditional roast lunch, and our afternoon teas any day of the week are a real treat, (booking advised).

Serving breakfast, morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and of course cakes!

We also run creative workshops, can provide buffets for the home or office, or with it’s private function area a great location for parties, business meetings or celebrations of any kind.

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Garlic – chop and place in ice-cube trays. Cover and freeze. Keeps it fresh and stops it stinking out the fridge.

Cheese – Either freeze in a block or grate it first.

Defrost thoroughly before returning to the fridge or it will become dry and crumbly.

Onions – pre-chop lots and freeze them in bags ready for use from frozen whenever you need them!

Fresh herbs – Bags of fresh herbs often go to waste. Chop and mix with butter then freeze in small pats or cubes. Or chop and place in ice cube trays, cover with water and freeze, ready to put straight into soups and casseroles.

Eggs - You can crack them and freeze in bags for cakes or scrambled eggs. Defrost thoroughly before use. They’ll keep for up to a year.

Citrus fruit – Don’t waste the whole fruit when a recipe calls for zest. Pop the rest of the fruit in a poly bag and into the freezer. Defrost as required. Citrus fruits will keep for up to six months.

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Remove from heat and chill to firm up mixture.

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Sweat the onion, celery and pancetta in a pan to soften, then add the rabbit, colour on all sides then add the flour, bay leaf and thyme. Pour in the white wine and cream and season. Cover and slow cook for 20 minutes until the rabbit is cooked through.

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! s r e k Con Most sources agree that the gloriously eccentric game of conkers began in England, but conkers is also played in North America, Canada, Ireland and Switzerland.

Success in conkers relies on good equipment.

Hence you need a good horse chestnut . The best are firm, uncracked and symmetrical. Drill through the centre and thread a shoelace through the hole, knotting it securely.

The aim is to smash your opponent’s conker with your own and if you achieve this, your conker becomes a one-er. From here it gets a bit more complicated. If it then smashes another one-er it becomes a two-er. If it then smashes a two-er it automatically becomes a four-er. If it then smashes a six-er it becomes a ten-er and so on. Still with me?

The rules of conkers are many and varied. I rather like the one which states that if you drop your conker your opponent can yell ‘stamps’ and crush your conker with his foot. If you yell ‘no stamp’ first, he’s not allowed to do this.

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Dense conkers are best. If yours sinks in a bucket of water it’s a good one. Less legitimately include baking your conker in a low oven, soaking it in vinegar or coating it in nail polish are all guaranteed to improve your chances of success in open competition.

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In recent years the Health and Safety police have banned conkers in schools up and down the land.

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Metabolic Balance®

Metabolic Balance® supports the desire to adjust your weight and gain control of your body composite without feeling hungry and having to fast. The solution is all about natural food choices that work with your body. There is no need for supplements, meal replacements, calorie counting or any fat free products.

The results are an increased sense of well-being of the body & mind. It leads to a healthier more vibrant appearance that improves physical and mental performance, whilst supporting your emotional state. Our Nutritional Therapist has designed various ways for you to enjoy the benefits of Metabolic Balance® bespoke to your individual needs and current state of health.

For each programme you will undertake a blood test, which gives the first clues as to whether there is any evidence of physical illness or disease.

The full blood count and biochemical tests will give an insight into the condition of your blood and clinical factors which may affect the function. Such as how well the liver, kidneys and thyroids gland are working, as well as making certain that blood sugars, fats and serum electrolytes are within optimal limits.

This information it is not intended to interpret your pathology results, but to identify if there is significance in relation to your current symptoms when the values fall outside of normal reference ranges.

Our Metabolic Balance® Boost £475 - 4 weeks

The Boost package is design for people who only have a few pounds to lose and want to gain control of body fat, muscle mass and metabolic age. You will complete all 4 phases and will be in control of your own motivation and menu planning, your Nutritional Therapy support will be for 4 weeks.

The Metabolic Balance® Ultimate £725 – 12 weeks The Ultimate package is for those who know they need to make the change and feel they will need full support.

It is not a fad diet - Metabolic Balance® is nutritionally sound and uses real food without any gimmicky or expensive meal replacements. You eat three nutritious meals every day and choose the foods for your meals from your personal food list.

With the help of the right foods and a few simple rules you establish a new regime that enables you to achieve and maintain your perfect weight.

Most health issues can be addressed primarily by regulating the amount of insulin your body produces. Fat burning and weight loss occurs almost as a side effect of restored hormone balance.

Metabolic Balance has helped people suffering from all kinds of health problems including: Type 2 diabetes; rheumatism; migraines; insulin resistance; high blood pressure; fatigue; high cholesterol; osteoporosis; allergies, skin disorders etc. The side effects of balancing your hormones are; increased energy throughout the day; restful nights sleep and a youthful glow from your skin as your elastin & collagen production improves.

Our Nutritional Therapist, Jenny Adams studied at the Institute of Optimum Nutrition and is a member of BANT – British Association of Nutritional Therapist, her advice comes from biochemistry and clinically based approach.

She says “The best thing about Metabolic balance is that it is as individual as you are. Everyone is trying to eat healthy, however what is one person’s medicine is another person’s poison”. Furthermore, we may think we are what we eat, however it is more like we are what we absorb” .

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New Dance Fitness Classes!

Starting September 2014 Learn to dance in a fun and friendly atmosphere Experience not required (classes for all levels) Come on your own or bring a partner DAVENTRY Community Centre NN11 0EQ Wednesday 8.15pm Ballroom 9.15pm Latin Thursday 8.15pm Argentine Tango SOUTHAM The Graham Adams Centre CV47 0LY Tuesday 8.00pm Ballroom 9.00pm Latin Thursday 8.00pm Salsa PLUS Monthly Weekend Workshops, Milongas, Socials and Tea Dances (including Sequence)

Ballroom * Latin * Tango * Salsa * Jive * Swing Call Emma for more details

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MONDAYS (9.30am) STAVERTON Village Hall WEDNESDAYS (7.00pm) DAVENTRY Community Centre THURSDAYS (10.45am) SOUTHAM Leisure Centre FRIDAYS (10.00am) NETHER HEYFORD Village Hall Get your FIRST FITSTEPS CLASS with me absolutely FREE!!

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

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Featuring local author, Alli Rogers

It is said that everyone has a book in them.

Whilst many people aspire to write a book one day, how many actually put pen to paper or cosy up to their laptop and do just that?

If someone had told Alli Rogers two years ago that today she would be a published author, she probably wouldn’t have believed them. Strangely, chapter 2 of the book was written about two years ago on a holiday in Portugal. Alli was sunbathing and enjoying a glass of wine, when the words just came to her and she frantically jotted them down.

However, it was to be another six months before she had the inspiration to write again. This time the ideas and words just flowed and it was almost as if her sub conscious mind had been at work.

The vast majority of the book was written on Mondays, as this was Alli’s day off. Eleven months later, the book was completed and she was faced with the daunting task of finding a publisher.

Pegasus helped her fulfil her writing dream and she hopes to continue with her writing career.

About the book....

Life’s a Bag of Laughs is a journey through the colourfully eventful and amusing life of Alli Rogers and how she overcomes and survives the many pitfalls that life can present. Written with irony and humour throughout, the book explores some of Rogers often hilarious and unbelievable ups and downs. Described through many vivid anecdotes

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is Rogers childhood as the daughter of a diplomat, spent in numerous foreign countries, followed by university and her career in banking. With warm hearted witty observation, and self deprecating humour, Rogers also explores subjects like the perils of holidays and air travel, shopping, pets, property, music, fashion trends, adapting to country life and the challenges of children. By Rogers own admission, the last fifty years have been a bit crazy.

But despite everything that has been thrown at her, she has come out smiling and embraces the ability to laugh at herself and the absurdities of life.

About the author Alli Rogers, the youngest of four girls, was born in Singapore in 1962 and spent many years living abroad in numerous countries, courtesy of her father’s job in the Foreign Office. After completing her A-Levels, she went to Nottingham University to take an American Studies degree and then joined a prominent bank’s graduate training programme. She stayed in banking for ten years before having her three children.

Alli later went on to be a gardener before running a bed and breakfast in the Midlands with her husband. She now lives with her new partner Nigel with whom she shares a passion for travel and all things French.

Her writing career started in January 2013 after taking a proofreading course and she is now busy working on her next novel.

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