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Lights in your home provide a range of functions. On one level they are practical, providing light where you need it most, but in other areas they can be used to create the right ambience and are a key element of interior design. You can change the whole atmosphere of your home just by the careful use of lighting. Finding a balance between functionality and personality while allowing for flexibility can be a challenge. Remember that your home changes character throughout the day and each room has its own role to play in daily life so take this into account when planning lighting.

The available choice of modern lighting fixtures is as limitless as the imaginations of the designers who create them. With such choice, it is all too easy for the consumer to get confused, especially at the planning stage, so it is vitally important to know before purchasing exactly how light works and what to think about for each room where you plan to change the lighting configuration.

That’s where Aladdin Lighting can help!

They are open 6 days a week and have over 250 different designs of Table Lamps and Floor Lamps on show in their showroom. An array of styles are available to suit all tastes including rope lights, tripods, wooden lamps, pottery – retro or traditional, Tiffany lamps, ceramic, mosaic, pebble, ceramic night lights, adjustable task lights and desk lamps. Some

really unusual, eye-catching pieces are also available such as an atlas shade and silver globe base which spins on its axis.

They also stock children’s lamps including hand painted bedside lamps with matching hand painted/engraved wooden stools.

Prices range from £10 up to £250 and all Aladdin stock is ‘plug and go’ – ready to plug in and use.If they don’t have what you’re looking for, they are happy to go through their supplier catalogues to try and find the perfect fitting and order it for you.

To find out more why not visit their facebook page www.facebook.com/aladdinlights or follow them on twitter @AladdinLights where they post pictures of new stock available and favourite pieces. www.aladdinlighting.com

Aladdin lights up your life

Lumena LightsAladdin Lighting is a division of Lumena Lights, suppliers of high quality outdoor lighting at low prices. The Lumena showroom is in the same building as Aladdin. Their range includes outdoor wall lights, flood lights, path lights, bollards, spike lights, solar lights and 12v garden lighting. New 12v lighting showroom opening soon – but products already available.

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Welcome to The Village EmporiumMarch/April 2015

Alison, Clare & Sue

As we approach our 10 year anniversary in May of our first printed magazine, we are delighted to announce that we will be increasing our print run to 10,000 magazines in all of our 3 titles from the next issue.

Again this year we are excited to be supporting the Towcester Food Festival on June 6 & 7 at Towcester Race Course, a great day out for all the family. If you would like to feature your business in the guide, do get in touch with us, or for early bird savings for advance tickets go to www.towcesterfoodfestival.co.uk . In the meantime, we have Mother’s Day and Easter to look forward to. We hope you enjoy the latest edition of The Village Emporium.

10 years ago...A look back at what was happening in March and April 2005.

Prince Charles marries Camilla Parker Bowles in a 20-minute ceremony at Windsor Guildhall

The last British-owned volume car maker, MG Rover is placed

into receivership.

Microsoft founder Bill Gates is awarded the title of Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his contribution to enterprise in the United Kingdom and his efforts in poverty reduction around the world.

Pope John Paul II died and tens of thousands of people travelled to the Vatican to pay their respects

Maiden voyage of the world’s largest passenger plane Airbus A380

Former British Prime Minister James Callaghan dies on the eve of his 93rd

birthday.

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Contents6 Your garden

e Your home

; Out & about

O Whats On?

A Your family

L Look good,

feel good

V On the road

N Business & IT

Features8 Magical Owls

z Great Spring days out

U Easter eggs and bunnies

D Social problems?

T The nut at the end of the keyboard...

Business featuresq Does your drive need reviving

q Moving House

Tea cup triviaQJZVB

Recipeslc

CompetitionsN Win dinner for two at La Tiella, Long Buckby

U Win a bottle of Bonville 2009 Vintage Champagne with Cadman Fine Wines

January/February issue winnersD & B Collinson, StavertonS Molyneux, Frankton

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Get your Garden ready for Spring... In stock now: KinderGarden Plants, Seed Potatoes, Vegetable Plants, Fruit Trees & Bushes, Spring Bulbs, Primroses, Compost and much much more. And after all that

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services to include:

Ride on and push mowingHedgecuttingTree pruning

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Quality service with many satisfied customers. Fully qualified and insured.

Call Darren on 01788 891057

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There are few British animals more magical and majestic than owls. In the UK we have five species of owl, some resident and some migratory; the barn owl, tawny owl, little owl, short-eared owl and long-eared owl. There are also records of eagle owls and snowy owls in the UK, however, these are very rare and are often escapees from zoos and collections.

March is an excellent time of year to hear our British owls, as this is when courtship and nesting takes place in earnest and the birds are at their most vocal. You may all be familiar with the calls of the tawny owl; the male›s hoot of «hu...hu-hoooooo» and the female›s «kewick». Little owls make repetitive, wistful calls of «kiew kiew» and can sound rather like a small dog, whilst barn owls do not hoot but instead make shrieking and hissing sounds.

The barn owl is the most widely distributed species of owl across the world, with some 30 sub-species all with slight physical and behavioural differences to suit their habitats. For example, the barn owls which live further north in Europe have darker plumage than those found in the UK, and many subspecies differ in size and behaviour, with our UK owl being one of the only subspecies which can often be seen hunting by day.

Barn owls are monogamous and mate for life, however, there are some records of a male bird having two females. Nest sites are used repeatedly by generations of owls, sometimes for 20-30 years. There are even records of a nest site being used for 100 years!

Barn owls have the most acute hearing in the animal kingdom; their ears are positioned on the side of their heads asymmetrically. They have a white heart-shape face, which perfectly catches noises and channels them to these ears. Their plumage and flight feathers have evolved in such a way to result in a silent flight.

Historically barn owls nested in places like dead trees, but over time made use of barns, often encouraged by farmers as they preyed on troublesome rodents (eating up to 2000 rodents a years!). Farmers designed owl windows in their barns to offer easy access. However, due to increased barn conversions and demolitions, coupled with a loss of habitat of their favourite prey - field voles - barn owl numbers are in decline in the UK and as a result have an RSPB Amber status.

If you’d like to help barn owls or any other owls in your area, take a look at the Barn Owl Trust website www.barnowltrust.org.uk for ideas on owl boxes, friendly gardening, supporting your local farmer or your local bird group.

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This is where JumboJet comes in. JumboJet is a chemical-free, professional pressure washing service that cleans, revives and tranforms paths, patios, drives, block paving, timber decking, tarmac, concrete slabs, real and reconstituted stone, garden furniture and ornaments.

Weeds, moss, grime, algae, lichen... without regular attention it doesn’t take long for your home’s outside surfaces to look tired, old and in desperate need of TLC. Such unwanted growths can also cause steps, paths, patios and decking to become slippery and potentially hazardous. Yet contrary to popular belief, these growths do not damage what they’re growing on and with the right help, your home’s exterior hard surfaces will soon be looking as good as new.

This environmentally-friendly service uses nothing but water as the cleaning medium, jetting water out at a far higher pressure than the DIY machines available to the domestic market. The result is a much deeper, better clean, which removes weeds, moss, grime, algae and lichen and breathes new life into your property’s hard surfaces.

JumboJet can also protect your newly cleaned surfaces with its sanding and sealing service. Trained operatives will brush kiln-dried sand back into the paving joints before applying a clear acrylic sealant to the surface. This sealant forms a barrier, greatly reducing weed growth in the joins and minimising future maintenance. In addition, JumboJet can re-tint pattern imprinted concrete driveways, restoring them to their original colour.

JumboJet staff will leave your outside areas clean and tidy, check that your drains aren’t blocked and wash down windows, doors and paintwork once the job has been done.

Founded in 2009 we offer free quotation without obligation and a free demonstration of the effectiveness of the service can be arranged!

Call JumboJet for your free, no-obligation quotation on 01788 890 652 or visit www.jumbojetwash.com

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The business also has close links with, and is an authorised contractor for a leading sealant supplier. Adding sealant treatments to cleaned drives, patios and decking is not only a great added service for the customer – protecting their hard services for longer – but it is also an excellent way to get add on sales and profi t. I receive excellent quality leads from their website, nearly all of which I convert with the benefi t of sealant treatment as well.

I’m also currently developing a system for restoring people’s garden furniture – another great earning potential and one which will have huge appeal to the lucrative commercial market, especially the likes of the big pub and hotel chains. This is just one of several ideas that we are working on to increase the business opportunities with Jumbojet.

● Boost your income from genuine add on services

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All in all I am incredibly proud of JumboJet, its product and service offering, the satisfaction for me and customers alike and now a great franchise opportunity for you.

The franchise fee per territory is just £9,995 + VAT (fi nance is available, subject to status). Our comprehensive franchise package includes all equipment needed, detailed operations manual and extensive training. We also operate a fi xed monthly fee meaning you keep more of the earnings the harder you work.

So if you like the sound of JumboJet and think it is the perfect opportunity for you to start your own business and benefi t from everything it has to offer then contact us to arrange an initial meeting to fi nd out more.

For more information contact: Rod Honess Jumbojetemail: [email protected] tel: 01788 890652www.jumbojetfranchise.co.uk

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We’re authorised Honda and Stihl dealers and offer a full range of garden machinery for sale at competitive prices, if you would like product advice contact us today or visit our showroom.

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Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to advertsYour homeCHANGE THE FACE OF YOUR KITCHENFOR A FRACTION OF THE NORMAL COST!

//TESTIMONALJan Middleton and Sandy Tocher of Kilsby

Road, Barby, have recently had a newkitchen fitted by Doors and

Drawers and are thrilled with the results.

Jan said: “We’re very pleased. Weheard from a friend that lan Wyper[owner of Doors and Drawers] wasvery good and professional and he

really was”

Is your kitchen old, worn outor just plain boring?By retaining the existing cabinets, we totallyand professionally refurbish every aspect ofeach kitchen - replacing door, drawer fronts,worktops & appliances. We enlarge or changethe shape by adding new units. There is nocompromise on quality, choice or design, buthuge benefits in time and outlay. From designto installation, we think you’ll be amazed atwhat doors & Drawers can do for you.

Are among a growing number of homeowners to benefit from thecraftsmanship and high level of service of Doors & Drawers of Rugby.This summer Doors & Drawers transformed the kitchen of the couple’sdetached house in Bilton by fitting new made-to-measure doors anddrawers to the existing cabinets. The makeover has given their kitchen amodem, contemporary look. “We had used Doors & Drawers to refurbishthe kitchen of our previous property,” said Rita. “We trusted them somuch we were happy for them to give the kitchen of our current home acomplete makeover while we went away on holiday. “When we walkedthrough the door and saw our new-look kitchen for the first time, we wereamazed. We are very pleased with the final outcome, both in terms of thefinish and styling and the standard of craftsmanship. “It’s just like havinga brand new kitchen. It looks great and we have had no problems at allsince the work was completed. We recommended Doors & Drawers afterthe first time we used them and we will be happy to do so again.”

Yet another satisfied customerfor local kitchen company

Rita and Lou Hoare

Yet another satisfied customer for local kitchen companyRita and Lou Hoare are among a growing number of homeowners to benefit from the craftsmanship and high level of service of Doors &Drawers of Rugby. This summer Doors &Drawers transformed the kitchen of the couple’s detached house in Bilton by fitting new made-to-measuredoors and drawers to the existing cabinets. The makeover has given their kitchen a modem, contemporary look. “Wehad used Doors &Drawers to refurbish the kitchen of our previous property,” said Rita. “Wetrusted them so much we werehappy for them to give the kitchen of our current home a complete makeover while we went away on holiday.“When we walked through the door and saw our new-look kitchen for the first time, we were amazed. We arevery pleased with the final outcome, both in terms of the finish and styling and the standardofcraftsmanship. “It’sjust like having abrand new kitchen. It looks great and we have had no problems at all since the work was completed. We recommended Doors &Drawers after the first time we used them and we will be happy to do so again.”

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Rita and Lou Hoare

Is your kitchen old, worn out or just plain boring?By retaining the existing cabinets, we totally and professionallyrefurbish every aspect of each kitchen - replacing doors, drawerfronts or worktops. We enlarge or change the shape by addingnew units. There is no compromise on quality, choice or design,but huge benefits in time and outlay. From design to installation,we think you'll be amazed at what Doors & Drawers can do for you.

DOORS&DRAWERSCall Ian now on 01788 891289 or 07947 490632Visit the website at www.doorsanddrawers.co.uk

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Doors and DrawersDoors & Drawers in Rugby has a reputation that speaks for itself.When the team are invited to do a job, they do the job properly withcustomer satisfaction in mind. Joan Grey has just treated herself to anew kitchen. "I'd heard good things about them so I asked my son toget me their number," said Mrs Grey, who lives in Rugby. "The owner,Ian Wyper, visited me and went through everything. He was so friendlyand informative, he made sure nothing got missed out." When MrsGrey had chosen what she wanted, it took just two and half days tocomplete the new look. "It looks fabulous," she said. "I can't thankthem enough and I can't recommend them enough. I now have 19high quality cupboard doors and my kitchen looks bigger and betterthan ever." She added: "Thank you Doors and Drawers for such aprofessional job from start to finish."

“We’re very pleased. We heard from a friend that

lan Wyper[owner of Doors and

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professional and hereally was”

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Rita and Lou Hoare

Yet another satisfied customer for local kitchen companyRita and Lou Hoare are among a growing number of homeowners to benefit from the craftsmanship and high level of service of Doors &Drawers of Rugby. This summer Doors &Drawers transformed the kitchen of the couple’s detached house in Bilton by fitting new made-to-measuredoors and drawers to the existing cabinets. The makeover has given their kitchen a modem, contemporary look. “Wehad used Doors &Drawers to refurbish the kitchen of our previous property,” said Rita. “Wetrusted them so much we werehappy for them to give the kitchen of our current home a complete makeover while we went away on holiday.“When we walked through the door and saw our new-look kitchen for the first time, we were amazed. We arevery pleased with the final outcome, both in terms of the finish and styling and the standardofcraftsmanship. “It’sjust like having abrand new kitchen. It looks great and we have had no problems at all since the work was completed. We recommended Doors &Drawers after the first time we used them and we will be happy to do so again.”

CHANGE THE FACE OF YOUR KITCHENFOR A FRACTION OF THE NORMAL COST!





really was”




Rita and Lou Hoare

Is your kitchen old, worn out or just plain boring?By retaining the existing cabinets, we totally and professionallyrefurbish every aspect of each kitchen - replacing doors, drawerfronts or worktops. We enlarge or change the shape by addingnew units. There is no compromise on quality, choice or design,but huge benefits in time and outlay. From design to installation,we think you'll be amazed at what Doors & Drawers can do for you.

DOORS&DRAWERSCall Ian now on 01788 891289 or 07947 490632Visit the website at www.doorsanddrawers.co.uk

Choose fromA HUGERANGEof styles and

finishes!

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Doors and DrawersDoors & Drawers in Rugby has a reputation that speaks for itself.When the team are invited to do a job, they do the job properly withcustomer satisfaction in mind. Joan Grey has just treated herself to anew kitchen. "I'd heard good things about them so I asked my son toget me their number," said Mrs Grey, who lives in Rugby. "The owner,Ian Wyper, visited me and went through everything. He was so friendlyand informative, he made sure nothing got missed out." When MrsGrey had chosen what she wanted, it took just two and half days tocomplete the new look. "It looks fabulous," she said. "I can't thankthem enough and I can't recommend them enough. I now have 19high quality cupboard doors and my kitchen looks bigger and betterthan ever." She added: "Thank you Doors and Drawers for such aprofessional job from start to finish."

“We’re very pleased. We heard from a friend that

lan Wyper[owner of Doors and

Drawers] wasvery good and

professional and hereally was”

Mrs Joan Grey, from Nr Rugby

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Alex Lee Kitchens

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Discover a more beautiful way to heat your home at Just Stoves...

Actually, we’re more than Just Stoves. Call in to our newly refurbished showroom in the heart of Kilsby to discover a greener and more beautiful way to heat your home. Many of our wood-burning and multi-fuel stoves burn with over 80% effi ciency - meaning more cosy heat for you, and less damage to the environment.

Because we’re experts in stove installation, we’ll discuss your options before arranging a complimentary visit to your home to assess your specifi c requirements. And we can set you up with everything you need to start enjoying your new stove - from companion sets to carbon neutral kiln-dried logs.

So what are you waiting for? You could be enjoying a new stove next Winter - and for many years to come.

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Call in and see us at:18 Independent Street, Kilsby CV23 8XL01788 823 823Click juststoves.co.uk

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N. J. PearceBuilder

Established for 25 years

For all your building requirementsincluding house builds, extensions,

garden walls, brickwork, block paving, property renovation, barn conversions, listed building repairs & renovations.

Quality assured – references available

Ring for an estimate01788 891301 or 07941 745021

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N. J. PearceBuilder

Established for 25 years

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garden walls, brickwork, block paving, property renovation, barn conversions, listed building repairs & renovations.

Quality assured – references available

Ring for an estimate01788 891301 or 07941 745021

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Win a bottle of Bonville 2009 Vintage Champagne Cadman Fine Wines is an independent merchant

specialising in sourcing unique and interesting wines from small producers and great vintages of iconic

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Fine Wine Services on offer with Cadman Fine Winesl An extensive range of rare and iconic fine winesl A core selection of handpicked wines from independent producersl Knowledgeable staff waiting to recommend and source your favourite winesl Overnight delivery within mainland UK, free for orders over £100l Worldwide delivery customised to your requirementsl Tasting notes supplied with all wines

For more details on their services and products call 0845 121 4011 or visit cadmanfinewines.co.uk

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Waste not want not!We throw away 290,000 tonnes of milk a year - from soups to puddings, why not use it in a deli-cious recipe before it goes off? This homemade strawberry milk is full of fresh fruit flavor and velvety smoothness. This recipe is simple to make, and could be adapted to whatever your favorite fruit might be (blueberry, peach and mango are all great substitutions).

Strawberry Milkserves 2

1 cup strawberries, chopped 1/2 cup sugar1 cup water1 1/2 cup milk

In a small pot, heat strawber-ries, sugar and water until boiling (it’s a bit like making jam). Let boil for about 10 minutes; mixture will reduce and thicken slightly. Using a fine sieve or mesh strainer, strain the mixture into a small bowl. You can save the cooked strawberries to add to yogurt or put on pancakes. Set the strawberry syrup aside.

Chill two small glasses in the freezer for about 10 minutes. Add 3/4 cup milk to each glass. Swirl in 3 tablespoons of the strawberry syrup into each glass of milk (more or less, depending on desired sweetness). You will have a little strawberry syrup left over, perfect for pancakes or adding to lemon-ade or soda water.

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www.villageemporium.co.uk • 01788 298 050 Out & about

Weddings • Corporate • Special Events

Special events deserve a

special location

Home Farm, Braunston, Northants, NN11 7HJTel: Sue Harrison: 07769 589 459

homefarmevents.co.uk

Introducing Home Farm, a new romantic & picturesque venue for your country

wedding reception. Just imagine, your own traditional marquee, delicious

home-made food of the highest quality, using locally sourced products

(Home Farm beef & lamb will always be available on our menu).

Complete with stunning south-westerly views overlooking the spire of

All Saints Church, Braunston and miles of rolling countryside. Home Farm

is the perfect location for enjoying the sunset – a unique and special venue

for your special day.Visit Home Farm, just visit our website.

t: 07789 690 242e: [email protected]

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Camper Van Hire

from classic VW’s to modern

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Prices include RAC Cover & UK Insurance (subject to conditions)

THE LOST FARMGrandborough Fields

Visit us at GRANDBOROUGH FARMERS MARKET

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Pure Bred Beef, Manx Loaghtan & Tamworth Pork and on request Quality Mutton.

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Please mention The Village Emporium when responding to advertsOut & about

National Trust Fascinating factsThey’re the nation’s largest farmer, with more than 618,000 acres of land and about 2,000 tenants.

Each year, they serve over 3.5 million cups of tea. That’s quite a lot of tea.

They own and run 61 pubs and inns, including the George Inn in Southwark, featured in Dickens’ Little Dorrit.

They have 12,000 volunteer room stewards, almost 100 of whom have given more than 50 years service.

They are the largest voluntary conservation organisation in Europe (recruiting more than one member every minute during the summer months). The only organisation in the UK to have a larger membership is the AA.

They have 32 Plant Heritage National Plant Collections – making them the largest single collection holder in the UK.

With 4 million members, they have about six times more members than all the main political parties put together.

They look after one in ten of all the museums in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

They own 59 villages, such as Buttermere in Cumbria and Lacock in Wiltshire.

They have 60,000 volunteers contributing 3.1 million hours of their time – the equivalent of 1,590 full-time staff.

Back in 1895, The National Trust was founded with the aim of saving our nation’s heritage and open spaces. 120 years later, they’re still working hard to uphold these values.

The National Trust own a range of properties in Warwickshire and Northamptonshire offering great days out visiting their historic buildings or exploring the gardens. Many properties offer special events for families from free family craft days and geocaching to making bird feeders or learning some photography top tips.

All the properties and events on offer can be found at www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Baddesley ClintonBaddesley Clinton is an unusual moated house, which has been a sanctuary since the 15th century, hiding persecuted Catholics in the priest holes. Explore this house and its gardens and browse for bargains in the second hand bookshop.

Charlecote ParkEver since the 12th century, Charlecote Park has been home to the Lucy family, their stories can be discovered throughout the house by their portraits and collections gathered over the years. Don’t forget to try your hand at a game of croquet on your visit.

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Great spring days outOut & about

Coughton CourtAnother family home can be found at Coughton Court, the Throckmortons have been living in this beautiful house for over 600 years. Explore a fascinating story through the ‘family album’ of portraits and treasures around the house.

Farnborough HallFarnborough Hall is a honey-coloured stone house with a stunning library surrounded by landscaped gardens and country views. Limited opening times apply so please check website before visiting.

Kinwarton DovecoteFor something a little different, this rare 14th century circular dovecote with metre-thick walls, hundreds of nesting holes and the original rotating ladder is well worth a visit.

Packwood HouseGraham Baron Ash lovingly restored Packwood House, which was originally built in the 16th century. A must visit property for those interested in 16th century furniture and textiles.

Upton House and GardensWhere you can experience the life of those who worked there when it was a country house bank. A house filled with important art and porcelain collections and exciting activities for all the family.

Canons AshbyBuilt by the Drydens using the remains of a medieval priory, the house and gardens have survived largely unaltered since 1710. The warm welcoming house features grand rooms, tapestries and Jacobean plasterwork.

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Napton Village Stores & Post OfficeNew Street, Napton CV47 8LR 01926 812488

[email protected] www.naptonvillagestores.co.uk

Village StoresLocal Farm Foods

BakeryOff LicenseTobacconistNewsagent Calor Gas

Coal & Kindling Garden Plants

Groceries

Our SuppliersNapton water Buffalo

Red Banger meatsNapton HoneySkylarks Eggs

Tiny SeedsMiranda’s

Seasonal, homemade produce

Napton KitchenEat in or takeaway

Freshly ground coffeeTwining Teas

Schmoo MilkshakesHomemade cakes

Fresh filled rollsHot pastries

Daily homemade soupFree Wifi

Post OfficePostal service

Post office card account

Cash deposit/withdrawl

Postal ordersElectronic bill payment

e top-upsForeign currency

Lottery

All about herbs...

ParsleyNo kitchen should be without a good supply of this multi-purpose herb. It can be used as a garnish and flavouring and as a vegetable. There are two main varieties: curly leaf and flatleaf. Both can be used for the same purposes although flatleaf parsley has a stronger flavour and tends to be favoured in Mediterranean cooking.

Easy Lettuce and Herb Salad3 qts. (6 oz.) lightly packed mixed greens1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves1/2 cup fresh tarragon leaves1 tablespoon minced shallot1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons sherry vinegar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper

Put greens and herbs in a large salad bowl. Whisk together remaining ingredients in a small bowl, add to greens, and toss to mix.

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13 Bank St, Rugby CV21 2QETel: 01788 570076

terracottawoman

Spring/Summer 15 for special pieces or

casual wear visit Terracotta

www.terracotta-boutique.co.uk

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INTERIOR ACCESSORIES | GIFTS & JEWELLERYFASHION & ACCESSORIES

16-18 Albert Street, Rugby CV21 2RS01788 573303

VanillatheStoreRugby

Beautiful Scarves and accessories

Purple Rose is a local independent boutique offering a friendly and personal experience

l Free fitting service l Cup and back sizes to fit all l Gift vouchers and wish lists available l Brands include Fantasie, Freya, Lepel, Chantelle, l Charnos, Passionata and Triumphl Hosiery and swimwear available from March.

20 Regent Street, Rugby CV21 2PY01788 878557Opening hours 10-5.30 Mon to Fri, 10-5pm Sat

31 Regent Street, Rugby Tel: 01788 570444 Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 9.30am - 5.30pm

www.etceterarugby.co.uk

Spring has well and truly sprung at Etcetera......gorgeous New Season Masai Clothing, Kipling and Radley Bags and now

stocking Orla Kiely Bags and purses!

We have unique and special gifts and cards for Mother’s Day and we gift wrap

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gardenbarnCOTESBACH

Gardenbarn is a true emporium with a constantly changing collection of magical finds. Our espresso bar & café provides a simple menu of homemade sweet & savoury

refreshments, with cosy seating areas scattered through the shop & its gardens for you to relax & unwind in, including ‘The Lookout’ gallery space.

New this Spring we have expanded & revamped our plants area, the focal point of which is , a lovely little shepherds hut now available for private bookings

& mini banquets. New website www.gardenbarn.co.uk also now online (almost)‘The Club Hut’

Easy to find between Lutterworth and Rugby on the A426 at Cotesbach, Lutterworth, Leics. LE174HS01455 550900 or 07810652112 . www.gardenbarn.co.uk. email: [email protected]

home, garden, art & vintage

emporium & cafe

OPEN : TUE - SAT 9.30 - 5.30. SUNDAY - 11 - 4. CLOSED MONDAY. OPEN BANK HOLIDAYS. (café closes 30 minutes before the shop)

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the best in

back to school

shoes.. our collection includes:

We are an independent business established since 1996, fitting a wide variety of high quality children’s shoes.

9 Bank Street, Rugby, CV21 2QE 01788 573502

Join us on

Hop on down for our New Spring Collection!

THE FINEST ABERDEEN ANGUS

Born and bred in Braunston

Great value and ideal for sharing and freezing

Fresh, succulent, matured beef, vacuum packed, shared into boxes (29cm x 38cm x 14cm) £120.00

Minimum weight 10.kg/22lbs

• 4 packs of grilling/frying steaks • 3 roasting joints • 2 packs of diced/stewing beef

• 2 packs of braising steak • 2 packs of mince

DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR. ORDER NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.

CALL CLAIRE ON 07730 921916 OR 01788 890538We are a ‘RED TRACTOR APPROVED FARM’

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Located on Bank Street, in the centre of the town’s thriving independent quarter, the multi award winning Delish Kitchen has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment.

As well as a new, warm, welcoming contemporary and original look, Delish has a completely new menu, showcasing locally sourced, provenance assured ingredients with all dishes lovingly prepared, from scratch, on the premises by proprietor Claire Hopkins and her dedicated team.

Old favourites, such as our range of homemade cakes and sausage rolls and artisan breads from

2014 World Bread Baking Championships) appear alongside new offerings such as The Delish Burger Range, macaroni cheese plus a wide range of vegetarian and gluten free options.

In addition to a new food menu, customers can also now enjoy a carefully selected range of wines and craft beers that offer the very best quality and value for money and which are sourced from small producers committed to quality and sustainability.

Most of our beers are supplied by Warwickshire’s very own Purity Brewing Company.

Whilst many things have changed at Delish, what remains is the passion and total commitment to providing premium quality food and drink, including the very best coffee in Rugby, coupled with exceptional levels of personalized service. Claire and the Team also regularly host the incredibly successful Delish Bistro Nights, a

proven so popular that these small, intimate events are sold out 2-3 months in advance.

Commencing in early November Delish, which is available for hire for private functions, will also be open to serve premium quality food and drink from our new menu for early evening diners on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

As part of our ongoing commitment to the local community, Delish continues to be an enthusiastic supporter of the towns’ charitable food bank.

11a BANK STREET, RUGBY, CV21 2QE - TEL: 01788 578 060

HOMEMADE CAKES & ARTISAN BREADSNEW HOMEMADE BURGERS

CAREFULLY SELECTED WINES AND CRAFT BEERSMONTHLY BISTRO NIGHTS

Book for Mothers’ Day Lunch March 15thPREMIUM QUALITY

www.delishdeliandkitchen.co.ukDelish Kitchen will also be hosting a number of original and innovative events, such as our Taste & Tales Nights, where delicious food and drink is served to customers whilst local authors, including the award winning and Internationally acclaimed Joseph D’Lacey, read sections of their latest best selling novels.

NewDelishBurgerRange!Located on Bank Street, in the centre of the town’s thriving independent quarter, the multi award winning Delish Kitchen has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment.

As well as a new, warm, welcoming contemporary and original look, Delish has a completely new menu, showcasing locally sourced, provenance assured ingredients with all dishes lovingly prepared, from scratch, on the premises by proprietor Claire Hopkins and her dedicated team.

Old favourites, such as our range of homemade cakes and sausage rolls and artisan breads from

2014 World Bread Baking Championships) appear alongside new offerings such as The Delish Burger Range, macaroni cheese plus a wide range of vegetarian and gluten free options.

In addition to a new food menu, customers can also now enjoy a carefully selected range of wines and craft beers that offer the very best quality and value for money and which are sourced from small producers committed to quality and sustainability.

Most of our beers are supplied by Warwickshire’s very own Purity Brewing Company.

Whilst many things have changed at Delish, what remains is the passion and total commitment to providing premium quality food and drink, including the very best coffee in Rugby, coupled with exceptional levels of personalized service. Claire and the Team also regularly host the incredibly successful Delish Bistro Nights, a

proven so popular that these small, intimate events are sold out 2-3 months in advance.

Commencing in early November Delish, which is available for hire for private functions, will also be open to serve premium quality food and drink from our new menu for early evening diners on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

As part of our ongoing commitment to the local community, Delish continues to be an enthusiastic supporter of the towns’ charitable food bank.

11a BANK STREET, RUGBY, CV21 2QE - TEL: 01788 578 060

HOMEMADE CAKES & ARTISAN BREADSNEW HOMEMADE BURGERS

CAREFULLY SELECTED WINES AND CRAFT BEERSMONTHLY BISTRO NIGHTS

Book for Mothers’ Day Lunch March 15thPREMIUM QUALITY

www.delishdeliandkitchen.co.ukDelish Kitchen will also be hosting a number of original and innovative events, such as our Taste & Tales Nights, where delicious food and drink is served to customers whilst local authors, including the award winning and Internationally acclaimed Joseph D’Lacey, read sections of their latest best selling novels.

NewDelishBurgerRange!

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www.hirugbyhotel.co.uk

Paul Jackson as Freddie Mercury - The Ultimate Freddie Tribute Date: Saturday 9th May 2015Time: 7.30pmTicket Cost: £34.95 Tickets include:Half a Bottle of WineThree Course MealTribute EntertainmentDisco

Freddie Mercury Tribute Night

Bedrooms available from £50.00 bed and breakfast per room

For more information call 01788 824810 or email [email protected]

www.towcesterfoodfestival.co.ukfacebook.com/TowcesterFoodFestival @towcesterfood

At Towcester Racecourse6th & 7th June 2015

100+ food and drink stalls

chef demonstrations

food workshops

entertainment & foodie fun

for all age groups

See website for further details

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Opening Hours Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

10am until 4pm.Find us

Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex, Onley Grounds Farm, Willoughby,

Rugby, Warks CV23 8AJTel: 07546 222624

www.onleygroundsfarmshop.co.uk

onleyfarmshop

@onleyfarmshopemail - [email protected]

Spring is upon us ….n Come down and pick up a joint for a delicious

Sunday roast.nOur Club House and Café are open every

weekend, everyone is welcome.nWe have a super range of Meat and Easter

Hampers available.nOrders for Hampers are now being taken.

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The Rose InnMain Street,

Willoughby, CV23 8BH

01788 891180www.therosecountrypub.co.uk

Dog Friendly

Mothering Sunday

Sunday 15th March

Tapas at The RoseThursday 26th MarchThursday 30th April

New for 2015 Prezzo Fisso

Our Italian themed Fixed Price Menu

2 course £13.00/3course £16.00Tuesday to Friday Lunch +

Tuesday to Thursday Evening

Get into cricket this year with...

New players and social members welcome

www.willoughbycc.org.uk

Adult/senior cricketleague and social cricket for all ages, all standards

Junior cricket for boys and girls aged 6-16Under 11, under 13 and under 15 league teamsKwik Cricket for ages 6-10 yearsWeekly coaching and game sessionsSummer holiday courses

Ladies ‘Tip and Run’ cricket Regular social events

For further details, please contact: Karl Quinney Press Officer and Junior Cricket Coordinatort: 01788 542441m: 07775 883102e: [email protected]

Tea cup trivia

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7 St Johns Square, Daventry NN11 4FG Tel: 01327 703680www.the-wool-baa.co.uk

For a wide range of hand knitting yarns and accessories to suit all

budgets and tastes

New spring colours available now!

Out & about

with us at Holiday Inn Rugby-Northampton

www.hirugbyhotel.co.uk

A chance to view the hotel as a wedding venue and talk to one of our dedicated Wedding Coordinators

Date: Sunday 19th April 2015Time: 11am - 4pm

Free AdmissionComplimentary Glass of Bucks Fizz on Arrival

ExhibitorsCatwalk Show

For more information call 01788 824810 or email [email protected]

Wedding Showcase

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Boddington Road, Byfield, Northamptonshire, NN11 6FL01327 264844

www.farol.co.uk

Save the date: Saturday 21st March 2015 from 8am - 1pm is your opportunity to experience John Deere quality for yourself. From walk-behind mowers and lawn tractors to our incredible robotic mower, we’ll have the full range ready for you to experience.

See you there!

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ROARINTORUGBY

www.rugbytowncentre.co.uk/bikefest

Bikes l Displays l Ride-in l Children’s activities l Music l Food

A FAMILY FRIENDLY BIKE FESTIVALSunday 17th May 2015

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Further information: 01788 890789 Email: [email protected] www.facebook.com/rugbybikefestival

10.30am - 3pm Rugby Town Centre

Out & about

To get involved with the festival please call Chris Stanley on 01788 890789 or email [email protected]

More information from Rugby Visitor Centre T: 01788 533217 E: [email protected]

FREEfestival guide

Available in June from Rugby

Visitor Centre

www.rugbyfestivalofculture.co.uk

art | literature | music | dance | food | drink

201526 June to 12 July

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IT support staff not only need technology skills, they also need endless patience!

Tech support: Click on the ‘My Computer’ icon on the left of the screen. Customer: Your left or my left?

Customer: Hi, good afternoon, this is Martha, I can’t print. Every time I try, it says ‘Can’t find printer.’ I’ve even lifted the printer over and placed it in front of the monitor, but the computer still says it can’t find it...

Customer: I have problems printing in red. Tech support: Do you have a color printer? Customer: Aaaah.....................thank you.

Tech support: What’s on your monitor now, ma’am? Customer: A teddy bear my boyfriend bought for me at the carnival.

Customer: My keyboard is not working anymore. Tech support: Are you sure it’s plugged into the computer? Customer: No. I can’t get behind the computer.. Tech support: Pick up your keyboard and walk to the other side of the room. Customer: OK Tech support: Did the keyboard come with you? Customer: Yes Tech support: That means the keyboard is not plugged in. Is there another keyboard? Customer: Yes, there’s another one here. Ah...that one does work.

Tech support: Your password is the small letter “a” as in apple, a capital letter V as in Victor, and the numbers 7274. Customer: Is the 7274 in capital letters?

Customer: I can’t open Yahoo calender. Tech support: Are you sure you used the right

password? Customer: Yes, I’m sure. I saw my colleague do it. Tech support: Can you tell me what the password was? Customer: Yes, it was five stars.

Tech support: What anti-virus program do you use? Customer: Hotmail.Tech support: That’s not an anti-virus program.. Customer: Oh, sorry... Internet Explorer.

Customer: I have a huge problem. A friend has placed a screen saver on my computer, but every time I move the mouse, it disappears. Tech support: *!~#^+*

Tech support:How may I help you? Customer: I’m writing my first e-mail. Tech support: OK, and what seems to be the problem? Customer: Well, I have the letter ‘a’ in the address, but how do I get the circle around it?

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Eggs have been used as symbols at festivals since before the time of Jesus, but are now particularly synonymous with Easter and the story of the resurrection. Eggs are said to represent new life, and for Christians when they are cracked open, they stand for the empty tomb following Jesus’ rising. Eggs are also considered special, because although they do not seem alive they have life within them - especially in springtime when chicks hatch out.

In previous times people gave gifts of eggs carved from wood or precious stones. It is only in the last 100 years or so that sweet eggs have been eaten. The size and range of chocolate eggs available seems to increase every year. The tallest chocolate egg was 10.39 metres tall and made in Italy in 2011. It weighed 7.2 kilograms and was 9.6 metres at its widest point!

It is not known exactly who first created the story of the Easter Bunny, but it seems to have its origins in Germany. It was first mentioned in German texts in the 16th Century. In the 1700’s German immigrants told stories when they went to America of egg- laying rabbits, and they encouraged children to use caps and bonnets to make nests which the Easter bunny would fill with coloured eggs - if they’d

been good. The first edible Easter bunnies appeared in Germany during the early 1800s and were made of pastry and sugar. The symbol of the rabbit was probably chosen because of its associations with fertility and spring. It is believed that Eostre, the Anglo Saxon God of Spring, had a hare as a companion.

In addition to having Easter Egg Hunts to search for the eggs left by the Bunny, another common Easter activity is egg rolling. This is done using real hard boiled eggs, and time is usually spent decorating them beforehand. In years gone by the eggs were dyed using onion skin, today’s painting process is much easier. In the UK egg rolling is generally done by rolling eggs down a hill, and the winner is the one whose egg rolls further or survives the most rolls. In the early nineteenth century in Northern Ireland, egg rolling was described as ‘trindling’ or ‘trundling.’ Another traditional game involves holding your egg in the palm of the hand and banging against your opponent’s egg. The loser is the one whose egg breaks first.

In the USA one of the most well known events is held on the White House Lawn, and involves parents and children pushing eggs along through the grass with wooden spoons.

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The centre offers a large and varied selection of high quality an-tiques and collectables together with a stunning collection of jewel-

lery ranging from antique and vintage to new modern silver and gold. Whether you want a stunning engagement ring at a fraction of high street prices, a silver christening gift or a Victorian table

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Open 7.00 p.m. – 11.00 p.m.Early Bird Tasting Session

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Open Midday – 7.00 p.m.Brunch & BBQ

Evening – 8.00 p.m. (ticket only) Live Music & Hog Roast

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Bouncy Castles & Face Painting

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1st Friday every monthCoffee Cakes and Crafts. Come along to Dunchurch Library, School St, Dunchurch 10.30am – 12noon coffee & cake £1.50 Tel: 01788 811355 email [email protected] www.dunchurchlibrary.org

WeeklyRugby Ramblers. Full programme of walks available from Rugby library. E mail [email protected] or www.rugbyramblers.org.uk or Fran on 01788 815484

Every ThursdayDrop-in Centre for those affected by Cancer. The Hummingbird Centre (Midlands) is a not-for-profit, community interest company & we provide support for anyone affected by cancer. We are open on a drop-in basis on Thurs between 10 am and 4 pm at 28 Regents Place, Rugby. www.thehummingbirdcentre.orgWoodland Singers: We are a Ladies Choir who meet every Thursday 7 30pm-9 30pm in St Mark’s Church Bilton. For more details email Gill Clark [email protected]

Last Tuesday of the monthRugby Probus Club are looking for new members. If you are male and approaching retirement, or retired, please visit www.Rugbyprobus.co.uk to learn about this club and how to contact us.Thursday Nights

Friday 13th March then every two weeksNeed BSL Ltd ( British Sign Language) – Open coffee mornings for deaf and people who are interested in learning/helping, to drop in with their problems and let us support them. held fortnightly on Fridays 10am – 12pm bringing the deaf community together. Call 01455 440030, 07967 966445 or visit www.needbsl.com 2 Aldridge Road, Burbage LE10 2LH

Sunday 1st March to Saturday 21st MarchUnique Graphic Art Exhibition – Daventry Library. A free event featuring International artist Oxana Zhevachevskaya (resident of Northants) presenting - Classic art in black and white.01327 703130 [email protected] oxanazhevachevskaya.artweb.com

Thursday 5th March and Wednesday 18th MarchRugby National Trust Association 2015 Early Winter Lectures - Dunchurch Village Hall 05.03.15 @ 2.30 pm. Conservation: Birmingham Back-to-Backs . Followed by 18.03.15 @ 7.30pm . Canal History : The Wonder of Waterways. www.rugbynationaltrust.co.uk New members & visitors welcome. All with light refreshment

Thursday 5th March & Thursday 2nd AprilGrandborough Farmers Market – St Peters Church, 10am-12.30pm Fresh produce, cakes, fresh meat, fish & more. Tea, coffee & homemade refreshments available.

Saturday 7th MarchGuided Canal Towpath Walk – Meet at Daventry Country Park visitor centre 10am, walking to Braunston. Refreshments can be purchased from Gongoozler Rest/Cafe boat moored at Braunston Marina. Info : 01327 877193 email [email protected] Friends of DCP

Saturday 7th MarchGrand Jumble Sale – Willoughby Village Hall at 2pm, lots of great bargains to be had. Entry 20p. Cakes and produce stall, refreshments available.

Wednesday 11th MarchDunchurch Village Hall Jazz Club presents - The Matt Palmer Quartet “ A master of traditional jazz, he swings like Sidney Bechet” Doors & bar open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm. £10 in advance £12 on the door. Contact [email protected]

Friday 13th MarchBusiness and Trade Expo – Ricoh Arena, Coventry 10am-3pm. Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce invite you to the biggest expo event ever, with 120 exhibitors from a wide range of sectors in engineering, manufacturing, finance, leisure etc & 500 visitors expected this could give you a perfect opportunity to expand your business. Call 02476654321 Cwexpo.co.uk [email protected] Refreshments available

Saturday 14th MarchMothers Day Fete – Lawrence Sherriff School, Rugby CV21 3AG. 11am-2pm. Tea, coffee & cakes. Photo booth, children’s clothes, cards, raffle & more. Free entry but if you would like to make a donation on the

door you will receive a wristband. @midlandhummings www.thehummingbirdcentre.org [email protected]

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Saturday 14th MarchMambo Jambo in Concert – Willoughby Village Hall. Live music taking on Latin American/Caribbean influences. A Live & Local show at 7.30pm. Information & Tickets £12.50 (including supper) from Richard Jackson 01788 891898. Please bring own glasses & drinks.

Saturday 21st MarchWine Tasting Evening – Barby Village Hall, organised by Barby Twinning Association. Details & tickets call Jackie Frampton 07956 361833

Monday 23rd MarchEaster Bingo - Galanos House, Banbury Road, Southam,CV47 2BL. Eyes down 7.30pm, bar open & refreshments, lots of prizes Tel 01926 812185. For Service people past & present & their families

Wednesday 25th March to Saturday 28thDad’s Army by Stretton on Stage - Presenting 3 classic Dad’s Army episodes, at Knightlow School, Stretton on Dunsmore. Weds-Sat at 7.30pm and Saturday matinee. Tickets on sale at Village Hall on Sat March 7th, 10.00am to 11.00am, & from Brookside Stores from March 9th March.

Prices: Wed, Thurs evenings & Sat afternoon £8. Fri & Sat evenings £10. Children Sat afternoon £5.All proceeds to charity. email : [email protected].

Tuesday 31st MarchFashion Show - The Railway Club, Hillmorton Road .Starts 7.30pm Tickets £5.00. Major High Street Brands. Contact Denise on 01788 570900 or email: [email protected] All profits to Macmillan cancer. Event organised by the Rotary Club of Rugby Saturday Breakfast

1st April OnwardsMyton Hospice Take 50 Challenge 2015 – Asking for companies to get a team of 3 or more people to take £50 and turn it into as much as you can in 50 days. Staged events include; Jail Break: 2-4 people from your company will have 24 hours to get as far away from Warwick Myton Hospice as you can without spending any money. Warehouse Challenge: Pick up 5 bags of assorted stock from our Warehouse and use your items to raise as much as you

can. www.mytonhospice.org/take50 . Rachael on 01926 838 899.

Saturday 4th AprilInternational Gospel Diva Denise Gordon will be performing with her band at Ashby St Ledgers church on at 7 pm. Tickets £10 for adults, £6 for children & OAP’s available from Janet Weaver on 01327 312045. Refreshments included.

Saturday 11th April – Monday 21st SeptemberBridge Nursery Napton- Open Garden for NGS, CV47 8HX . A garden full of an exciting range of plants which thrive in hostile conditions. A peaceful haven for wildlife and visitors. Open: 10am-4pm. Admission £2.50, Children free. Tel:01926 812737 for opening times & information, Open for Charity www.bridge-nursery.co.uk

Saturday 25th AprilCar Boot Sale – Daventry Country Park. Sellers set up 8.30am-9.30am. Cars/Small vans £5, Transits £10. Buyers welcome between 9.45am-1pm. Cafe & Toilet facilities. More info 07879035535 email: [email protected] Friends of Daventry Country Park

Saturday 25th AprilSpring Fayre - Galanos House, Banbury Road, Southam, CV47 2BL. Stalls of homemade cakes, preserves, plants, books, bric-a-brac, tombola, raffle food & refreshments availabletel : 01926 812185 . Fun for all the family, come and join us at 2.30pm all our events are for service people past and present and their families.

Sunday 26th AprilQuiz Night – Barby Village Hall. Teams of 4, £8 per team call Gill Leppard 01788 891091 for more details . Bar, Refreshments & Prizes. In Aid of Barby Pre-School.

Sunday 26th AprilWilloughby Scarecrow Sunday, now in its 6th year starting at 1.00pm. There will be many scarecrows and tabletop stalls around the village. A map indicating their locations will be available at the carpark . Refreshments available in the village hall. Call Dorothy Ogle 01788 890498 for more details.

Get in touch...If you are organising a charity or community event, then let us know so we can publicise it for you. Just email [email protected]

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Social Problems There is a joke doing the rounds which goes something like: The best thing about being a teen in the 1980s is that we made all our big mistakes before the internet was invented! There is much truth in that.

When your teen tweets or posts a picture to Instagram, he or she probably doesn’t think about how it might affect her tomorrow, let alone how it might affect her chances of getting a job. The hard truth is, that what we send into cyberspace can be difficult to erase.

There have been some recent news stories about young people losing jobs, or not even getting an interview, based solely on what someone from the company has seen on their MySpace or Facebook page.

Many employers now use social media profiling to screen potential employees. Vetting a candidate’s social media profiles can give employers an insight into someone’s personality, character or work ethic.

If your teen’s profile is not set to ‘private’ it will be accessible to a potential employer and their content found through search engines like Google. This is true for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. It may be unfair and discriminatory but it happens, and even fairly innocuous material might be judged harshly by someone who doesn’t know the person involved.

You can help by getting involved in your child’s social media presence. Become familiar with the tools they use, and offer advice to save them from making mistakes which may be difficult to correct. The good news is that you can help your teen clean up their social media sites before they get ready to apply for jobs. Take an afternoon to go through each social media profile and delete any inappropriate

photos or comments. There are some software products which can help, like SimpleWash, though these generally don’t apply to photos.

So does this mean you should stop your teen from using any social media? Most experts say that this isn’t necessary. In fact a well-handled social media profile can be very beneficial. It allows young people to connect with those in the industry they’re trying to break into. By engaging with other professionals they can show that they’re both serious and knowledgeable.

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n Keep just one social media profile where you post personal information. n Make sure main profile photos and cover photos are conservative. n If something is even slightly questionable, do not post it publicly. n Be careful what you ‘like’ or comment on. If the person posting has a public profile your comment will be visible too. n Make your public image one you’d be happy to show to anyone, even your great granny. n Don’t accept friend requests from people you don’t know, or if you must, then put them on a ‘restricted’ list, but remember that privacy filters on social networking sites are subject to change and are not fail-safe. Check filters regularly. n The top tip to take away from the experts is to keep your profile private!

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Moving House? Consider these important changes…

Michael Dibben, Head of Residential Conveyancing at Brethertons considers two key initiatives affecting the property market.

If you are moving house this year, don’t forget the basis on which stamp duty land tax is charged has changed, and in a way that will benefit most purchasers of property. The old system applied a single rate of stamp duty land tax based on the total price of the property. Under the new system, stamp duty land tax will be payable in slices:

There will be no tax payable on the first £125,000 of the purchase price, • 2% charge on the next £125,000, • 5% charge on the next £675,000, and • 10% charge on the next £575,000. The top rate of stamp duty (12%) will apply to the slice of consideration above £1.5 million.

The move will see a reduction in the stamp duty land tax payable on the large majority of property

purchases, but will create considerably higher liabilities on purchases of the highest-priced properties.

An additional boost to property buyers this year comes in the form of Help to Buy, a Government scheme providing flexible options to assist people to get on the housing ladder. As a minimum the programme requires just a 5% deposit and a mortgage of up to 75% of the value of the property. So you pay just 80% of the property price now, and the remaining 20% is provided by a Government equity loan.

In England & Wales this is interest free for the first 5 years, which could make your monthly mortgage repayments lower. Help to Buy is open to everyone - whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking to move up the property ladder.

For advice on residential property sales and purchases, or for a quotation for conveyancing, please visit www.brethertons.co.uk or call 01788 551611 to speak to one of our friendly Conveyancing Team members at Brethertons.

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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 [email protected]

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TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

First Hour FREE* locallythen £20 per hour

Fixed price quotes

Loan computers available

Hardware charged at cost

SAVE £££s compared to shops!

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BITS is here to help and advise

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own home

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Win a 2 course meal for 2 at

Set in the heart of Long Buckby, La Tiella offers real authentic Italian food, you won’t find pizza on this menu. Lui and his team have created a modern sophisticated atmosphere in this elegant venue. Located on the High Street it is an ideal complement to the surrounding businesses in the village. Food is sourced locally and freshly cooked, offering a great choice of seasonal meat, fish and vegetarian options. Bookings are advised as they get really busy. Open from 6pm Tuesday – Saturday. Private parties can book on Sundays and Mondays.

High Street, Long Buckby Northamptonshire NN6 7RE 01327 844663 www.la-tiella.co.uk

How to enterAnswer the following question:A typical Italian dish on their menu is Pollo alla Romana. Is this:1. Escalopes of chicken topped with sage, Parma ham and a white wine sauce 2. Tender chicken breast topped with Parma ham, Fontina cheese cooked in a light tomato sauce 3. Pan fried chicken breast in a buttery lemon and thyme sauce

By email to [email protected] and pop your answer in the subject box, providing telephone number and home address in the body of the email, or by post iCon Environmental Innovation Centre, Eastern Way, Daventry, NN11 0QB. Deadline for entries 1st April 2015.

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Shopping Village: 01327 349 508

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