Village Emporium Magazine - Northants edition - September/October 2019

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Clinging on to the final days of school holidays, or grateful that term time is back? It’s definitely back to school time and for anyone looking at local schools there are Open Days to be planning in your diaries over the next couple of months. Some great articles in this issue about home furnishings so take a read and see what our independent suppliers can offer and keep supporting our local businesses – less carbon miles!

Next stop for us is Christmas issue! If you’re a business looking to advertise, please do get in touch early to avoid disappointment, many have already booked their space.

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8 Why we need Red Tractor more than ever 18 Lining up your ducks 20 Lumps, bumps and skin changes!!

22 Beating the winter blues 26 Sulgrave Manor 28 Make toast, not waste 30 Autumn/Winter trends 2019 unveiled 38 Best foot forward 48 Heating your home 52 Don’t get floored 58 Making your home work for you 68 Magic leaves

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Why we need Red Tractor more than ever

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With Jim Moseley, CEO of the UK’s largest farm assurance scheme.

It might seem like a lifetime ago, but for the vast majority of British farmers, the 1990’s was a torrid time. After a spate of food scares, trust in British Agriculture was at an all-time low. It devastated food businesses up and down the country and ruined the livelihoods of many farmers.

At lot has changed in the proceeding decades, the food and drinks industry are now considered to be one of Britain’s flagship industries; it contributes more than £100 billion to the UK’s economy and employs more than 4 million people.

The whole food industry has transformed beyond recognition, but no sector has evolved as much as British farming. We have seen a massive rise in consumer pride in British Agriculture, and farmers don’t need me to tell them how important that it is. Without the support of shoppers and diners choosing UK food and drink in shops and restaurants, we wouldn’t have stood a chance.

Red Tractor has been an important element in our journey to rebuild consumer trust and has significantly helped to improve the overall standards of farming in the UK. Set up almost twenty years ago, Red Tractor was and continues to be the biggest industry-wide food and farming assurance scheme. It has some of the most comprehensive farming and food standards in the world; and is the only UK-wide scheme that offers full traceability of products from farm to pack, along with high animal welfare standards and environmental protection. In fact, earlier this year a global independent study found that the breadth and depth of the Red Tractor scheme across these areas was second to none.

Today the Red Tractor logo is on over £13 billion worth of food and drink and the scheme has over 46,000 members. It opens routes to market with some of farming’s largest customers, which is an opportunity that many farmers cannot afford to miss. Rightly membership of the scheme isn’t automatic, over 60,000 independent and robust inspections are conducted each year to ensure that high standards are met.

With Brexit looming just around the corner, British Farming is once again at a crossroads. Farming has always been a challenge, but this autumn it is crucial that we all get out there to help ensure that consumers understand the importance of affordable food produced to high-quality standards.

We need to ensure they aren’t duped into buying cheaper imports produced to lower standards, using practices which are unacceptable in the UK, but commonplace elsewhere. For example, chlorinated chicken which is used to make it safe for consumption, or the prevalent use of antibiotics in livestock, compared with the limited use required by the Red Tractor scheme.

British farmers know they are the custodians of the UK countryside, and are proud of the high animal welfare and environmental standards they adhere to with Red Tractor. Importers of food and drink must be subject to the same rigorous standards.

Now is not the time to sit back and hope for the best. Not all of our competitors around the world can match what we do, so it’s time to make sure we all understand the true value of Red Tractor, and how it is supporting and helping to lead the farming industry. www.redtractor.org.uk

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Dust off your gas masks. Stoke Bruerne is going to war again.

When: 10am-5pm Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September (also evening entertainment on Friday 6th & Saturday 7th September)

Where: Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, NN12 7SE – a stunning canalside village with the Grand Union Canal flowing through the centre Who: Friends of The Canal Museum Dust off your gas masks, dig out those ration books and prepare to be transported in time to wartime Britain.

Set on the picturesque Grand Union Canal, Stoke Bruerne’s 12th award winning popular 40s re-enactment weekend will have you jiving and Lindy Hopping to the sounds of no less than eight vintage entertainers or diving for cover in the air raid shelter at the rear of the Canal Museum

On Sunday, weather permitting, there will be a Spitfire or Hurricane in the skies, and on the water, a number of historic boats, some in wartime livery, many of whom played important roles carrying vital supplies for the war effort, will complete the busy scene.

On the Friday night for those arriving early, there will be forties sing-alongs in the local hostelries, and on Saturday evening for those staying on site, a swing dance at the Village Hall.

Weekend passes are £10 (accompanied children under 16 are free) and include parking and free entry to The Canal Museum with its special Canals at War exhibition.

All surplus proceeds go to organisers, the Friends of the Canal Museum, a Registered Charity, who support the Museum and its work and other local good causes. www.friendsofcanalmuseum.org.uk

It all happens over the weekend of 7th and 8th September when a huge cast of forties re-enactors and promenaders will be invading the tiny canal village and Churchill, Field Marshall Montgomery and Bomber Harris will be kept busy inspecting the troops and delivering rousing speeches.

As well as tea dances at the Village Hall, vintage fashion parades at the Church, the school will be transformed into a ‘nippy’ tea rooms and fields around the village centre will be filled with black markets, memorabilia, military and vintage vehicles and displays. There will also be firepower displays and battle re-enactments.

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Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) Squamous cell carcinoma, or SCC, is a cancer of the cells in the outer layer of the skin. It is the second most common type of skin cancer in the UK. Most people treated for SCC are completely cured. Usually, SCCs are slow-growing. They only spread to other parts of the body if they are left untreated for a long time.

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Testicular cancer is a young man’s disease, with males aged 15-35 being most at risk. Early diagnosis can be life-saving, yet only 1 in 5 men check themselves monthly. During or after a warm bath or shower is the best time to self-examine, when the muscles are relaxed and hang lower. Danger signs include pain or discomfort in the testicles or scrotum; a dragging feeling in the scrotum; a dull ache in the groin or lower stomach; excess fluid in the scrotum; blood in the sperm and discharge from the penis.

Don’t miss a regular screening test Smear tests prevent 75% of cervical cancers, so while they may not be pleasant, they are important. It can save lives by finding cancers at an early stage, or even preventing them. Women screened between the ages of 35 to 64 are thought to have a 60 to 80% lower risk of being diagnosed with cervical cancer in the 5 years following the test compared to women who haven’t been screened.

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Beating the winter blues What questions do you have about your health?

Continuing our series from Sheaf Street Health Store, this time we look at a concern that seems to surface as the nights get longer. This article does not seek to diagnose or treat; if you are suffering from any health condition or are currently taking prescribed medication, please consult your GP before considering any complementary therapies.

Q. Once the clocks change I just feel like I lose my “get up and go”. Is there anything I can do?

A. There are lots of things we recommend for the darker months, starting with a healthy, varied diet that includes plenty of fruit and veg, healthy protein and some essential fats. Add regular exercise, hydration and a good sleep pattern and you’ll be doing yourself a lot of good.

The dark days and the angle of the sun to the earth means that in the UK the natural production of vitamin D from sunlight is impossible. It is common at this time of year for people to feel low in mood; research has shown that supplemental vitamin D can offer relief for this seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

However, several other nutrients and supplements are considered mood boosters, this includes a regular

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intake of oily fish or algae-derived EPA and DHA, saffron, turmeric, magnesium-rich nuts, seeds and leafy greens plus B vitamins.

In the UK we use a lot of artificial light in the autumn and winter, which can affect our daily rhythm. Once sleep becomes inadequate, mood can be affected. Aim for around 8 hours of sleep nightly. Save bed for ‘fun times’ and sleep, so that means no TVs, internet use and turning off laptops, phones and tablets. SAD lamps can be a great way to reset the circadian rhythm, they introduce dawn-mimicking light that gradually culminates with the alarm, tricking the body to think it has been woken by morning sunlight.

At the health store we stock a wide variety of whole foods and nutritional supplements, and we can recommend options for particular needs, such as vegans and vegetarians. Don’t let the cold and dark put you off staying active: we offer yoga and Pilates classes that you can do in the warm and dry all year round.

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

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Recipe

Seasonal recipe

Curried cauliflower soup Ingredients 4 tbsp rapeseed oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tbsp mild curry powder 600g/1lb 5oz cauliflower, stalk removed, florets roughly chopped 500ml/17fl oz milk 500ml/17fl oz vegetable stock 1 tbsp white wine vinegar pinch sea salt flakes 4 free-range eggs 2 slices white bread, cut into cubes freshly ground black pepper squeeze lemon juice 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander or parsley leaves, to garnish

Method Heat 1 tablespoon of the rapeseed oil in a deep-sided sauté pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and fry for 1-2 minutes, or until just softened. Stir in the curry powder and cook for a further minute, then add the cauliflower and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Pour in the milk and vegetable stock and bring the soup to the boil, then reduce the heat until the soup is simmering and simmer gently for 12-15 minutes, or until the cauliflower florets are just tender.

Meanwhile, poach the eggs. Prepare some iced water.

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a pinch of salt, then reduce the heat until the water is just simmering. Crack 1 of the eggs into a small bowl.

Whisk the water to create a whirlpool, then drop the egg into the vortex. Simmer for 1-1½ minutes, then carefully lift the poached egg out of the pan and transfer to iced water. Repeat the poaching process with the remaining eggs. Keep the eggs chilled in the fridge, in the water, until needed.

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Heat 2 tablespoons of the rapeseed oil in a separate frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the bread cubes on all sides until golden-brown all over, then set aside to drain on kitchen paper.

When the soup is ready, set aside to cool slightly, then blend to a smooth purée using a food processor or handheld blender. Return the soup to the saucepan, season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then finish with a squeeze of lemon juice.When ready to serve, bring a pan of water to the boil, then remove it from the heat and gently lower the poached eggs into the water all at once to reheat for 30-60 seconds, or until hot throughout.

Seasonal veg September/October Serve the soup in bowls and garnish each portion with a Cauliflower, celery, celeriac,and chicory, poached egg, cabbage, a scattering of croûtons herbs, and a horseradish, leek, lettuce, mushrooms, marrow, drizzle of the remaining rapeseed oil. onion, peas, potatoes, pumpkin, radish, rocket, spinach, squashes, sweetcorn, watercress.

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Walking in the shadow of a President – Sulgrave Manor There have been forty-five presidents of the United States of America and I recently visited Sulgrave Manor, a beautiful country Manor House which had been built in the sixteenth century by Lawrence Washington, a direct ancestor of George Washington, the very first President of the United States from 1789-1797. Lawrence Washington had even been Mayor of Northampton in 1532!

Sulgrave Manor is a Tudor and Georgian house located in the picturesque village of Sulgrave, thirteen miles from Daventry, 20 miles from Northampton and just ten miles from Towcester.

Built of local limestone the Manor House retains many of the original features of Washington’s Tudor house, including the Great Hall. The hall has beamed ceilings and a stone floor, plus a very impressive Tudor fireplace which also includes a salt cupboard, carved with Lawrence Washington’s initials. Above the mantel is a treasured painting of George Washington attributed to Gilbert Stuart. Behind the Great Hall is a staircase with twisted balusters that takes you up to the Great Chamber or main bedroom and two smaller 18th century bedrooms. These contain examples of Tudor clothes, shoes, furniture and an 18th century baby-walker. The embroidered decorative hanging from the four-poster bed in the main bedroom depicting scenes from both English and American life is excellent.

In 1700 the North Wing was built which is at right angles to the Tudor section and contains the Oak Parlour and

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Great Kitchen on the ground level. The kitchen was full of interesting items. The large Inglenook fireplace contained three ovens and a charcoal brazier for heating irons. There is also a spit, which was turned by a series of wheels and chains. There were lots of pots and pans, utensils and menus showing some of the food of the time including Swan Pie! The western section of the house had been destroyed before the house was purchased in 1914 but this has now been replaced by the Director’s quarters that were built in the 1920s, with the projecting two-storey porch in a central position at the front of the building. Set in plaster over the doorway are the royal arms of England and initials “ER” for Elizabeth Regina commemorating Elizabeth I. The doorway spandrels, between the arches above the door are decorated with the Washington family arms: two bars and three mullets or spur-rowels, the same coat of arms which can be seen above the fireplace at Mt. Vernon, the historic home of George Washington in the USA. The gardens remain largely unaltered since the 1920`s when it was redesigned and today visitors can view the formal hedgerows, topiary, orchard, herb garden and flowering borders. A separate wedding venue and learning centre which contains several artefacts and objects associated with George Washington. There is also a small old blacksmith building at the far end of the gardens.

By 1840, the building had become almost derelict but in

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1914 the house was bought by public subscription to celebrate a century of peace between the UK and USA since the War of 1812 and the house was finally restored between 1920–30. Since 1997 the house has been managed by the Sulgrave Manor Board and has been awarded a Grade I listing.

Sulgrave Manor comes to life with costumed interpreters and displays. Visitors can discover how the English Civil War, financial ruin, and a shipwreck led to George Washington’s great-grandfather seeking a fresh start in the New World for his family and the rest is history!

The tour guides are very knowledgeable and passionate about sharing their stories and factual history about George Washington, Tudor Life and the Manor House.

The Brewhouse Tea Room is the place to relax with a tea or coffee and cake in comfortable surroundings.

The Gift Shop is where you can find souvenirs of your visit including books, stationery, postcards, fragrances and garden gifts. You could also put your partner in the Pillory stocks for a quick photo opportunity!

Sulgrave Manor’s fascinating history, compact size, beautifully maintained gardens and Brewhouse make it an ideal family destination for a short educational, relaxing experience. There is plenty of free parking for visitors and there is also a very welcoming pub in the village called The Star Inn, a short walk from the Manor House.

Sulgrave Manor, Manor Road, Sulgrave, Banbury, Northamptonshire

Jim Davis The Travel Locker www.thetravellocker.com Twitter: @thetravellocker Facebook: thetravellocker Jim Davis is a retired Northamptonshire secondary school teacher. Having worked as a freelance journalist for many years, he now writes a travel blog.

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It’s dough joke – one million slices of bread go in the bin EVERY HOUR Did you know that you can toast bread straight from the freezer and still have the same delicious taste? Well it’s true! Every day in the UK, over 20 million slices of bread are thrown away - mostly because they are not used in time.

That means that the average person in the UK throws out more than half of a loaf of bread every month! You can keep bread for longer by putting it in the freezer and then use it straight from frozen to make toast.

Make Toast Not Waste encourages consumers to freeze bread and simply make toast straight from frozen, enjoying it in many different ways at all times of day. Use the following for inspiration:

Need a high-protein post-gym snack and think toast can’t give it to you? Think again.

Toast is a filling and wholesome snack to eat following a work out. Try spreading on a thick layer of hummus and adding grated veg and seeds for an added protein hit.

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Looking for a new breakfast to keep the whole family happy? Create a ‘Full English Toast’ by layering sliced sausage, a fried egg, tomato sauce and extra toast soldiers to dip in the runny yolk.

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Pizza toast makes an easy and tasty dinner option.

Spread your toast with tomato paste, then add your favourite toppings, such as salami and cheese, before grilling.

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Autumn/Winter trends 2019 unveiled A Season of two halves speaking in the fashion sense. One side sees the return of the clean uncluttered minimalist look. So good news for those of you who favour neat tailoring and plainer fabrics. A more sober look indeed but equally very stylish and cool. Do a one-eighty and boom we have blinding colour, feathers, sequins and jumbo sized gowns! Fashion Theatre! Once this trend is diffused into more relatable wear the look is more playful and fun. This is a look for the girl in the woman who likes the dressing up box, fun and not too serious.

A winter rainbow Colour pulsates through AW/19. We see wild splashes of intense colour. Not is it the reserve of a season gone by but for now too. The Autumn/Winter shows in all major Fashion capitals opened with sunflower yellow, turquoise, burnt orange, bougainvillea pink. Real spice, earthy colours are hugely within fashion also. If bright colour sends you reeling back then you’ll never see black, navy, grey disappear but think of adding a dash of these afore mentioned brights to liven up the core hues.

Leather Leather in all it’s creations. Big names such as Hermes and McQueen have really embraced this look. Vegan leather in quality PU also included for those who would chose the alternative .Rino and Pelle, a trusty brand to adorn our rails for many a season have fantastic real or faux leather in jackets and coats predominantly. Robell have produced a leather look trouser in their well-fitting trousers. The fashion pack advise we should all invest in a pair of good leather trousers for AW/19.

Pattern and surface texture A tirade of tartan, houndstooth, check and plaids paraded the runways. Our B Young brand include a check stretch jersey skirt and jacket combo to be worn together or separated. Fanciful feathers were seen countless times.

Feather coats and capes, attached and adorned to garments. Worn in the hair. Sequins! Shine out in this reflective shimmery fabric surface but by day too!

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Butternut ricotta tart with fiery rocket salad

Our favourite winter go-to Our complete and utter can’t be without it piece. The Jumper. Enjoy more fitted styles. Big baggy shapes.

Those classic Brit patterns such as cable knits and argyle.

Contemporary neo grunge knits with chains attached.

Wear them them loose, tucked in or enveloped under a large blazer or duster coat. Our knitwear buy is always pretty wide and varied to cater for all tastes and budgets.

Ingredients 1 butternut squash (about 600g), peeled and cut into 2cm cubes 2 tbsp olive oil 320g sheet ready-rolled puff pastry 250g tub ricotta A few sage leaves, finely chopped Good grating of nutmeg Zest and juice ½ lemon 70g bag of rocket 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 25g pine nut

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Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Put the squash on a baking tray. Toss in half the oil, season and spread out into a single layer (you may need 2 baking trays).

Roast for 30-35 mins or until tender.

La Fee Maraboutee The newbie for season. It’s a whimsical, spirited capsule of loveliness. The prints are detailed. The styling is feminine. Hard not to fall in love with it.

Meanwhile, place a large rectangle of baking parchment on a baking tray. Unroll the pastry and lay it on top. Score a 1cm border with the tip of a knife and prick the inside part all over with a fork. Bake in the oven for 15 mins.

That’s it for now I’m afraid. I’ve had to shrink my blog down as I could only cover so much as you can imagine.

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Mix the ricotta, sage, nutmeg, lemon zest and plenty of seasoning in a bowl. Once the pastry and squash are cooked, remove from the oven.

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Gently press the centre of the pastry case down with the back of a spoon. Spread the ricotta mix into the centre. Lay on squash Bake for a further 10-15 mins until the pastry is golden and crisp. Mix the lemon juice, rocket, chilli, pine nuts and 1 tbsp oil. Scatter half over the tart and serve the rest on the side.

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This is a very scenic trail that encompasses some of the famous Knightley Way, the beautiful Badby Woods and fantastic vistas as you look down over the Fawsley estate.

Be aware that there are some steep sections which are guaranteed to increase your heart rate, but the cardio workout is worth it when you see those views!

Fact: Badby Wood is owned by the Fawsley Estate, Badby Woods is open to the public and is famous for its bluebells.

You enter the wood through what is left of a fantastic gatehouse. These woods are also a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

THE ROUTE: You can find step by step photo instructions, along with a detailed map of this route on http://www.adventuregeek. co.uk/ag05 Parking at the small car park on Chapel Lane, Badby, NN11 3AQ (free parking), go through the kissing gate and head towards the woods. As you enter the woods via the fantastic remains of the old gatehouse, take the path to the left. You will now continue along the trail keeping the

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As you pass through the woods you may feel that you have already had a workout as you are clambering over fallen trees and skirted around exposed tree roots. After a steep climb from within the woods you will reach the top where you will turn right. Keep the fence to your left and you will soon see the remains of the Dowers House.

After a short while you will see an arrow on a tree pointing to the left, this small incline will bring you out onto the most amazing vista. It is here that you will start to see signs for the Knightley Way. Fact: The Knightley Way was Northamptonshire’s first County Path. It was opened in 1972 on established public rights of way and it stretches between Badby and Greens Norton (approx. 12 miles).

At the top of the vista continue straight ahead (do not be tempted to follow the public footpath signs to the right).

You will soon see the large Knightley Way Disc signs in the distance – this is the trail that will take you through some spectacular views of Fawsley and will lead you to the Church. Fawlsey has connections with the Elephant Man, and is mentioned in the Doomsday Book.

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Continue along the track with the perimeter to your left.

You will soon come across a huge dead tree. Be careful going down this steep decline! Take the fork to the left.

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There are now a series of footpath signs and symbols to follow (photos are available online). Please also be aware that you may have to dig deep and fill your lungs with oxygen as you make the final climb before heading back into the woods.

If you are thinking to yourself that this looks familiar, then you are correct. This is where you exited the woods a short while ago. We are now going to continue our circuit of Badby Woods by following the perimeter to the left.

You can’t really go wrong, but some check points include a Fairies Meeting Place / children’s shrine, which is either really cute, or really creepy depending on your point of view. No-one seems to know the truth behind this little collection of strange children’s toys.

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Northamptonshire offers a surprising variety of landscapes from the rolling hills in the north, to the scenic vistas and amazing woodlands in the south. If you add the Grand Union Canal with its many towpaths, quaint little villages that are secreted in history it is no wonder that they call this county the “Hidden Cotswolds”.

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the distance and can pat yourself on the back for having walked nearly 5 miles today!

PHOTO CHALLENGE! Your photo challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to take a photo that includes a picture of the HUGE ant hills. For each Adventure Geek walk we will challenge you to take a photo and upload to Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #AGPhotoChallenge Check out our latest guided walks: https://adventuregeek.co.uk/events Adventure is a way of life.

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

Supports people living with dementia and their carers. We are a community group and meet at Daventry Methodist Church rooms 1pm - 3pm on.

For more information please contact Demcafe on 07747349843 or email: theteam@demcafe. co.uk

September/October Buckby Village Market

Dates 5th Sept - Harvest Home, 12th Sept - Plant Sale,19th Sept - Baby and Toddler Wares, 26th Sept - Handmade Cards and Papercraft, 3rd Oct - Homemade cake, 10th Oct - Winter Woolies, 17th Oct - Chutney Festival, 24th Oct - Christmas Tasting 31st Oct - Halloween & Half Term Children’s Activities 9am-11am Long Buckby Community Centre NN6 7QB

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Pottery courses, willow weaving courses which include a homemade lunch, refreshments and materials. Gift vouchers available for course bookings - call 01327 703313 or email info@greenacresfarm. org.uk

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St Peters Church 10am – 12.30pm. All locally sourced produce. Home-made refreshments.

Friday 13th September & Friday 18th October

GranPart Meeting

GranPart support group for grandparents that are denied access to their grandchildren for various reasons. Come along and chat to others in similar situations over a cuppa and cake. Monthly meetings: 10-30am till 12-30pm. Manning Watts House Garners Way Harpole NN7 4DN Contact Marion 01604 830070 Website www.granpart.co.uk

Guest speaker Tim William’s “Where there’s a Will, There’s a Way “ St Augustine’s Church, NN11 4DD, 7.30pm Visitors welcome £3. info@nftg@gmail.com

September/October Green Acres Rural Enterprises - Staverton

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Thursday 5th September & Thursday 3rd October Grandborough Farmers Market

Saxon Room, Daventry Leisure Centre -Exhibitors 9.30am-11am to enter produce & the general public from 1pm-4pm, free admission. Produce exhibited by local allotment holders & gardeners, local craft stalls, & model railway display.

Refreshments, prizes to winners presented by the Mayor and before the show ends the produce will be auctioned off. Money raised from raffle and auction to a local charity.

Tuesday 3rd September Daventry Townswomens Guild

Canal Museum, Waterside Walks, Boat Trips, Crafts, Café & Shop

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Crick Primary School, 10am – 12noon.

Twenty plus stalls covering home produced products, including cakes, meats, jams & chutneys, gifts, jewellery & cards, secondhand toys & books, knitted hats & clothing.

Coffee & teas served. Free entry.

Saturday 7th September Daventry Flower & Vegetable Show

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Sundays in September Harlestone Church Sunday afternoon Teas.

Once again we shall be serving Teas in Harlestone Church on Sunday Afternoons in September. 2pm-5pm. A chance for you to walk round our lovely village and come and see our pretty Church.

Saturday 7th September Broadwell Summer Fayre

Broadwell village green at 2pm.Graeme Hall, star of Channel 5 DOGS BEHAVING BADLY opening the show. Stalls, BBQ & displays of vintage agricultural machines & cars. Refreshments Parking & admission free. Homegrown produce, handicrafts & cookery, all auctioned at 4.30. Classes are open to everyone. Supporting Warwickshire Air Ambulance.

Schedule can be obtained by calling 01926 814745,

Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September Village at War Weekend

Stoke Bruerne, NN12 7SE. 10am-5pm with evening entertainment on Friday 6th & Saturday 7th September. Set on the picturesque Grand Union Canal, Stoke Bruerne’s 12th award winning popular 40s re-enactment weekend will have you jiving and Lindy Hopping to the sounds of eight vintage entertainers or diving for cover in the air raid shelter at the rear of the Canal Museum. Sunday, weather permitting, there will be a Spitfire or Hurricane in the skies, also historic boats. Weekend passes £10 (children under 16 are free) and include parking For further information please see www.friendsofcanalmuseum.org.uk

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What’s on Saturday 14th September Rothersthorpe Fun Dog Show and Village Fair

The Church of St Peter and St Paul Rothersthorpe. Stalls open from 10.30am.

Registration for the dog show between 11.30am & 12.30pm. Judging by Dog Behaviour’s Nathan Watson begins at 1pm.

Lots of stalls for gifts and pets. BBQ and cream teas on sale.

For more information call Jodie on 07875478976.

Saturday 14th September Daventry Museum

Saturday 7th September Saturday 7th December Daventry Museum events

World War Two - The People’s War. Exhibition commemorating 80 years since the start of World War Two. Tues – Fri 9.30am - 1.30pm. Every first Saturday of the month 10am - 4pm. 3 New Street, Daventry, NN11 4BT .Please note the museum is free to visit.

Sunday 8th September Open Gardens - Coton Manor Garden

10 acre garden set in peaceful countryside with old yew & holly hedges & extensive herbaceous borders. One of Britain’s finest throughout the season, the garden is at its most magnificent in September, and is an inspiration as to what can be achieved in late summer. Specialist nursery with over 1000 plant varieties. Open 12 noon - 17:30.

Light refreshments at Stableyard Cafe.

Adult: £7.50, Child: Free. Admission also gets you entry to Ravenswood garden.

01604 740219 www.cotonmanor.co.uk

Heritage Open Days: Borough Hill History Walks. 11am - 1pm & 3pm - 5pm. Take a trip back through the ages of Borough Hill with the Mayor of Daventry, Cllr Mike Arnold. The walk looks at the history of the hill from its formation in the Jurassic about 140 million years ago, through the geological period to the human occupation of the hill starting in the Neolithic period to the present day.

Meeting point: main car park at Borough Hill reached from a metalled road off Admirals Way. No booking required.

For more information please visit: www.daventrytowncouncil.gov.uk

Sunday 15th September Rockin’ Roadrunner Mini Festival

Abington Park Bandstand, Northampton.

12pm- 5pm. A free community event focused towards people with special needs, their families & carers. Live music from Songs from the Musical, a tribute duo bringing the most loved tunes from all the shows. The Autistix - (A rock band of musicians including three young men with Autism and other disabilities, writing original music ) performances & workshops from The Performing Rooms. Disability arts groups, Dance with a Difference, The Cube, Ynot Arts and Encompass Arts. A neon sensory & silent disco, a petting farm & pat dogs. Games, face painters, food stands, music workshops, jam sessions, craft tent with workshops & inflatables and rides. Also Mobiloo is here again, a toilet and changing space with hoist & table.

Sunday 15th September and Wednesday 18th September Daventry Museum

Heritage Open Days: Town Centre History Walks 2pm - 3.30pm Sunday & 6pm to 7.30pm Weds. A guided walk through the history of Daventry Town Centre from the Roman to the present day. Mayor of Daventry, Cllr Mike Arnold will be leading this town walk explaining the reason for the layout of the town. Meeting point: on the front steps of Daventry Holy Cross Church, Church Walk, Daventry. No booking required.

For more information please visit: www.daventrytowncouncil.gov.uk

Thursday 19th September Daventry and District U3a

Speaker: Mr. D Bell ‘The Plague Doctor from Eyam’. Mr Bell’s talk will give an insight to the effect on the village of Eyam in Derbyshire. Daventry & District U3a meet on the third Thursday of every month 2pm 4pm at Daventry Community Centre, Ashby Road.

Saturday 21st September Village Table Top and Garage Sale

St Nicholas Church Willoughby. Tables will be in Village Hall & church. Photographs will be on display of the work carried out in the church. 10am start. Refreshments will be available.

To book table/ garage at £5 contact Jackie 01788891191 Karen 07866572209.

Saturday 21st September Autumn Concert by Blisworth Community Choir A concert of popular music given by this talented choir. 7.30pm at St Luke’s Church, Kislingbury. Tickets £7 incl. light refreshments and glass of wine - ring 830343 or 830421, or just turn up! In aid of St Luke’s Fabric Fund.

Thursday 26th September Speakers’ Corner Ravensthorpe

Northamptonshire Shoe Industry - William Church & Martin Grey. High Street NN6 8EP. Booking in advance £5-incls tea & coffee, or £6 on the night. 7pm for 7.30pm.

William Church is Joint Managing Director of award-winning hand-crafted shoemaker, Cheaney Shoes. Steeped in the history of Northamptonshire’s proud tradition of quality footwear manufacture, William is ‘… part of the fifth generation of the Church shoe-making family’. Speakers’ Corner have invited him & his colleague, Martin Grey, who himself has over 50 years ‘experience in the industry.

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Thursday 26th September Daventry and District Flower Club Floral Demonstration

New York New York’ by Sophie O’Keeffe (NAFAS Area Qualified}7pm for a 7.30pm start at St Augustine’s Church Hall, 32 London Rd ,Daventry.NN11 4BZ. Members Free Visitors £5 on the door .Raffle Tickets on the night to win one of Sophie’s Arrangements.

Tuesday 1st October Daventry Townswomens Guild

Guest speaker Roger Powell, “ Royal Mistresses” . St Augustines Church Hall, Daventry NN11 4DD. Visitors welcome -£3 info@nftg@gmail.com

Saturday 5th October Jazz Night -Newnham Village Popular jazz group, The Hall

Fenny Stompers, return to Newnham Village Hall. 6.30 for 7pm start. A hot supper with vegetarian option is included.

Bring your own drinks. Tickets £17.50 available now from Sue (01327 703708)

Saturday 5th October 2019 Daventry Model Railway Club Daventry Methodist Church Hall, Golding Close, NN11 4FB. 10am– 4.30pm. £3.00 per Adult, Children under 15 years old free. 10 Layouts in gauges 00, N, 009, 0, 5.5mm, & a puzzle layout for all to try. Traders, also light refreshments will be available. Free parking opposite in DDC car park Limited Blue badge parking available.

Mike Enstone (secretary) 07771 627507.

Thursday 10th & Friday 11th October Sulby Open gardens Two-Day Apple Event

Covering 12 acres comprising working Victorian kitchen garden, orchard, and late C18 icehouse, plus species-rich nature reserve incl woodland, feeder stream to River Avon, a variety of ponds and established wild flower meadows.

Thur 10 Oct (1-4); Fri 11 Oct (11-4).

Admission £4, Children free. Home-made teas. Open for charity. Features our apple event. Sulby Gardens, Northampton, NN6 6EZ Telephone:01858 880573.

Thursday 17th October Daventry & District U3a

Speaker: Dereck Blunt - ‘Northamptonshire Miscellany’Dereck is back by popular demand. His topic will be an A-Z of Northamptonshire. Daventry & District U3a meet on the third Thursday of every month 2pm - 4pm at Daventry Community Centre, Ashby Road.

Thursday 24th October Daventry and District Flower Club

AGM followed by Ready Steady Flower Arrange by Linda Johnson and Irene Williams .7pm for a 7.30pm start at St Augustine’s Church Hall ,32 London Rd ,Daventry .NN11 4BZ.Members Free Visitors £5 on the door. Raffle tickets on the night to win one of the arrangements.

Thursday 31st October Daventry Museum

Spooky Stanzas for Creepy Kids. Scary rhymes and horrid verse 5pm – 6pm.

Daventry Museum, 3 New Street. Tickets are free however booking required: Places are limited so book early. A Halloween themed fancy dress competition will take place for children attending the show, so make sure you dress to impress!

Please call 01327 301246 or email museum@daventrytowncouncil.gov.uk to reserve your place.

Sunday 20th October Opening Up Barby’s History

10am-4pm Barby Village Hall. An exhibition celebrating the 21st anniversary of Barby Local History Group, with displays, publications, research booklets, photographs and videos. Come and discover what we have uncovered in our researches, view our photograph collection and some local artefacts, and enjoy tea and cake. Admission free.

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Regulations introduced in 2014 require a minimum stove efficiency of 65%, this will change following the introduction of the EcoDesign regulations in 2022 when the minimum efficiency is being lifted on all new stoves to 75%. This applies to new stoves only so you will still be able to use your current stove until it wears out. An open fire is only around 20% efficient as most of the heat is lost up the chimney, thus a modern EcoDesign approved stove will produce around four times the amount of heat coming into your room from the same volume of fuel.

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Ingredients 1 butternut squash (about 600g), peeled and cut into 2cm cubes 2 tbsp olive oil 320g sheet ready-rolled puff pastry 250g tub ricotta A few sage leaves, finely chopped Good grating of nutmeg Zest and juice ½ lemon 70g bag of rocket 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 25g pine nut

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Method Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Put the squash on a baking tray. Toss in half the oil, season and spread out into a single layer (you may need 2 baking trays).

Roast for 30-35 mins or until tender.

Meanwhile, place a large rectangle of baking parchment on a baking tray. Unroll the pastry and lay it on top. Score a 1cm border with the tip of a knife and prick the inside part all over with a fork. Bake in the oven for 15 mins.

Mix the ricotta, sage, nutmeg, lemon zest and plenty of seasoning in a bowl. Once the pastry and squash are cooked, remove from the oven.

Gently press the centre of the pastry case down with the back of a spoon. Spread the ricotta mix into the centre. Lay on squash Bake for a further 10-15 mins until the pastry is golden and crisp. Mix the lemon juice, rocket, chilli, pine nuts and 1 tbsp oil. Scatter half over the tart and serve the rest on the side.

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With unbeatable customer service and high-quality British furniture including Tetrad, Duresta and Parker Knoll, Texture Interiors is one of Northamptonshire’s best shopping destinations. We also offer interior decorating, home furnishings and accessories to enhance any home.

Texture Interiors - working with you to create a beautiful home At Texture Interiors we pride ourselves on our customer service, working closely with clients to match their taste and budget. We offer high-quality, stylish furniture and decorative accessories, from Tetrad, Parker Knoll and Duresta sofas to side tables, mirrors, lamps and cushions.

At our shop in the Heart of the Shires Shopping Village you’ll find many of the major names in fabrics and accessories, such as Colefax and Fowler, Zoffany, Mulberry and nkuku, We also offer a bespoke interior design service. Whether it’s simply new curtains, wallpaper for a feature wall or a full house makeover, we will work closely with you to create an imaginative interior, reflecting your taste and budget.

Our services include: • Top-quality, classic, contemporary and bespoke furniture

Texture Interiors Ltd, Heart of the Shires Shopping Village, on A5 2 miles north of Weedon Northamptonshire NN7 4LB, open daily 10am-5pm with free parking T: 01327 342426 E: sales@textureinteriors.co.uk www.textureinteriors.co.uk Texture Interiors has just opened a dedicated Parker Knoll showroom at Heart of the Shires Shopping Village. To celebrate this, and 150 years of Parker Knoll, we are offering 30% off all Parker Knoll chairs and sofas. In addition, from 1st October until 19th November Parker Knoll is offering a 3 seater Burghley or Devonshire sofa for the price of a 2 seater, representing a saving of between £600 - £1000 depending on fabric choice. Order by 19th November for preChristmas delivery.

• Soft furnishings, lighting and decorative accessories • Hand-made curtains, blinds and cushions, plus reupholstery • Full interior design service • Fabrics, wallpaper and paint from the UK’s leading brands

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Magic leaves It is a miracle and a wonder, when every Spring our spirits are lifted as trees and plants come into leaf – after months of stark skeletal outlines in winter, the most amazing leaf shapes emerge from rows of buds to delight our senses and fill our landscape with colour!

Some of the common tree species growing today were around 65 million years ago, before human life evolved, and now we use leaves in cooking, in our cosmetics, to decorate our homes, and in some parts of the world, to make shelters and homes. Although familiar and important as these facts are, it is the unseen properties of leaves that is most important.

Perhaps the most important unseen characteristic is their ability to build up energy, in the form of glucose, from carbon dioxide and water using sunlight; this is process is called photosynthesis. A by-product of this process is the release of oxygen. Trees convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and maintain the air we breathe!

But the really obvious and magical moment is in Autumn when those lush green leaves start to turn the most beautiful shades of red, orange and burgundy creating a stunning mosaic of colours. This yearly feast for the eyes never disappoints, as the days get shorter and the temperature falls and the trees begin to rest, the supply of chlorophyll dwindles and the other leaf pigments, known as carotenoids, shine through. Collecting beautiful windfallen leaves on a walk is irresistible; I love to get a closer look and marvel at the transient colours before the leaf dries out and fades. Of course, you can preserve that moment by pressing treasured leaves between the pages of a heavy book or perhaps you might collect some other seeds and nuts to make a pattern or a mandala. You might want to look at the incredible work of artist Andy Goldsworthy, who creates sculptures and works of art using only natural

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We need to protect and appreciate our trees as they help mitigate the effects of climate change. We need more trees to shade our cities and towns, to bring shelter and beauty to places. Trees and woods offer great potential for rebuilding our relationship with nature, reinforcing local identity and sustaining wildlife.

Recent popularity with ‘Forest Bathing’ – and ‘no’ it doesn’t mean wearing a swimming costume, donning a pair of running shoes or checking your Fitbit – it just means being in the presence of trees. This simple activity is proven to reduce heart rate and blood pressure, reduce stress, boost the immune system by inhaling essential oils called phytoncides, and generally improve our overall feelings of wellbeing.

‘There has never been a more urgent time to articulate the benefits of the relationships between trees and people.’ (from: The Charter for Trees, Woods and People, Common Ground www.commonground.org.uk) Let’s get out there and enjoy kicking leaves and hugging trees!

Please ring or email me, for details about my Christmas Wreath Workshops this year.

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Out and about

Garden buildings for all budgets including: Log Cabins Summer Houses Garden Rooms Bespoke Sheds We have a huge range of quality garden buildings on display to suit every pocket, come and view our display at Wood side farm, Stanford Road, Welford, NN6 6HG. Opening times 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, 10am-3pm Saturday, closed Sunday.

Call us now on 01858 575618 or buy online at www.insheds.co.uk Woodside Farm - Stanford Road - Welford - Northamptonshire - NN6 6HG Tel. 01858 575 618 - Email. sales@insheds.co.uk

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Out & about Amazing Fireworks..................................46 Brampton Heath Golf Centre Ltd........33 Canal & River Trust...................................42 Daventry Food Fesival............................29 Heart of the Shires Shopping Village......................................35 Mini Meadows Farm................................37 Northampton Townswomens Guild.... 6 Onley Grounds..........................................42 Red Tractor News........................................ 8 Terracotta Boutique.................................31 The Bramble Patch...................................41 The Jewel on the Square........................41 The Other Label........................................33 Whittlebury Hall & Spa...........................25

Your garden A Cut Above Landscape & Tree Care.73 ACM Fencing..............................................70 Bear Valley Timber....................................56 Beautiful Borders......................................70 I.N.Sheds Ltd..............................................72 Rose Tree Care...........................................71 Samson.........................................................69 Stowe Tree Services.................................72 Timber Tech................................................71

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