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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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In this issue...

Contents6 Your garden

t Your home

l Out & about

T Whats On?

U Your family

F Look good,

feel good

L On the road

Z Business & IT

Features8 Magical Owls

z Great Spring days out

Q Easter eggs and bunnies

O Social problems?

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

Business featuresq Does your drive need reviving

q Green Acres Farm Rural Enterprises

U Grooming lovely!

U Business news

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RecipesdgL

Competitionso Win dinner for two at La Tiella, Long Buckby

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

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

The booking deadline for the May/June 2015 issue is 13th April.

Hand delivered to 9,000 homes and businesses every issue. For more info call us on: 01788 298050

or send us an email: [email protected]

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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

gardening enjoy a light lunch and coffee at our

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Garden shedsPotting shedsChaletsPlayhousesTidy storesCustom sheds

FREE delivery & assembly on ALL sale sheds

Call us now on 01858 575618 or buy online at www.insheds.co.uk

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Supporting local businesses since 2005


LC Landscapes & MaintenanceFull landscape service tailored to suit your budget.

Patios, walls, drives, fencing, digger hire, lawns, hedges, Free no obligation quote

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• Garden planning and design

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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 01327 878713 or visit www.jumbojetwash.com

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An Open Letter To All Potential Franchisees...

When you join JumboJet I will show you how to:

● Generate over £5000 of business in your fi rst 6 weeks with this high margin, low overhead business

● Build a business earning you over £40k a year

● Earn in the region of £60 to £120 per hour

● Get repeat business for years to come

Benefi t From Additional Income Streams

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

● Make the most of every job you do by promoting your service at the same time

● Make an instant success of your business by avoiding all our mistakes

● Develop a loyal following in your local area where word of mouth sells your service for you

● Deliver an excellent service using our carefully developed and tested techniques

● Get high quality leads from our partnership agreement with a leading consumables supplier

● Be profi table and competitive with our pricing and quoting model

● Maximise the multiple marketing streams to help you be successful

● Benefi t from the clear, systemised business model

● Access the huge commercial and domestic market opportunities

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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If you have garden machinery that needs repair or servicing we can help, our expert technicians maintain and service virtually all makes and models of engine powered machines.

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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Even more choice at Soft Furnishings by

Mickie Fenwick Wilson

Designs that are as individual as your home

lots of parking outsidehome visits and evening appointments

Bespoke curtains, pelmets and roman blinds, fitted if required.

Wood, metal and venetian blinds.

Cushions, loose covers, beautiful home accessories and lots more...

Visit our studio at:61 The Square, Dunchurch CV22 6NU

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Email: [email protected] range of fabrics including:

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Bespoke in oak are one of very few suppliers of kitchens that manufacture all kitchen cabinets in solid oak. We can design, supply and fit your new kitchen to your exact specification, any height, width or colour. All cabinets are dovetail jointed, the advantage of this is, that the product is built to last a lifetime and looks fantastic. We can also supply bathroom, bedroom and standalone furniture to match.”

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SPARES & REPAIRS AVAILABLE

PART EXCHANGE WELCOMEAll reconditioned models available for purchaseDaventry based which provides free parking and easy access for drop off & collection.

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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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For your 10% Village Emporium discountQuote Ref: DAV10

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n Extensions, Renovations, Brick/Stone Workn Loft Conversions, New Roofs, Roof Repairsn Driveway & Groundwork, Block Paving,

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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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Slow Cooked Brisket of Beef with Pancetta, Caramelised Onions and ThymeServes 4

Shopping List1 ½ kg brisket joint½ Bottle of red wine3 red onions – peeled and quartered2 cloves garlic – crushed2 carrots – peeled and cut into chunks3 sticks of celery – washed and cut into chunks¼ bunch of fresh thyme1 bay leaf3 teaspoons cornflour stirred through 3 teaspoons water1 litre beef stockSalt & pepperOil for frying

MethodWarm oven proof casserole dish. Sear beef off with oil until golden brown on outside. Add red onions, crushed garlic, thyme and bay leaf, along with celery and carrots. Fry until vegetables are slightly browned. De-glaze pan with red wine saving the other half of bottle for you. Reduce by half, add beef stock. Stir in cornflour mix. Season with salt and pepper. Place lid on. Put in moderate oven, roughly 160oC for 2 hours.

Remove from oven, carve beef. Serve with thickened gravy, complemented with creamy mash and seasonal greens.

Perfect winter warmer for this time of the year.

P.S. For anyone with a slow cooker this can be done in a large frying pan then put in slow cooker on the slowest cook option for between 6-8 hours.

Recipe provided by Darren Hill @ The Countryman, Staverton


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The simple way to a new kitchen!Just replace the doors and worktops!

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Annie Sloan PaintingCourse Dates EARLS BARTON: 17th March, 4th April

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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

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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.

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KEEP CALM& KEEP SHOPPING

FREE PARKINGIN DAVENTRY

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Canal Turn Farm Shop

Quality Produce

Friendly Service

Meats reared and butchered on the farmTop quality fresh veg, oils & preserves

For enquiries please call Dawn on 07976 550481

www.canalturnfarmshop.co.ukWhilton Locks, Northamptonshire NN11 2NH

Free Range Pork, Lamb, Chicken & Beef

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

Fresh bread, Pipers crisps, free range eggs, olives

Jams, chutneys

available in hessian gift bags

Gift vouchers available £5,

£10 & £20

You may see lambs in the field when

you visit

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.


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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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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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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!

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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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BOOKING ESSENTIAL!

CALL US ON 01327 361730

or e-mail [email protected]

The Granary Hotel - Northamptonshire NN11 3BU

www.granary-hotel.com

Mother’s Day Afternoon TeaSaturday 14th & Sunday 15th March

What better way to show your mum how much you appreciate her than by treating her to Afternoon Tea at The Granary?Delicious fi nger sandwiches, a selection of home-made cakes and fancies, warm scones with jam and clotted cream and your choice of Teapigs tea, coffee or soft drink.

£13.95 per person

For that extra special touch add a glass ofProsecco for £5.50

Please call 01327 361606 or

07866789737

The Plough Inn Everdon

Open Daily from 11.00-11.00pm

The Plough offers within a beautiful environment, high quality, freshly

prepared food, using local & Seasonal Ingredients – In particular,

our own home produced Lamb, Everdon Beef & Sausages.

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

Lunch available daily or Tea & Coffee.

‘The Furrow’ Three barns, in the large garden, open daily from

11.00, with a fabulous range of retro & vintage furniture, plants,flowers,collectibles & treasures, perfect for that

special gift.

PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.theploughinneverdon.comFor weekly menus & news

Book Now for Mothering Sunday 15th March


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Rural Enterprises is a community interest company which offers informal education opportunities to young people and their families. Green Acres Rural Enterprise Centre offers young people in need of a more practical education one day per week at the centre. We work with local businesses so that the youngsters can develop a portfolio of evidence and certificates, which will ensure that employers know that they have the skills to enter the workplace, or to become enterprising teenagers who are able to start up their own small business in the future. All of our activities are based around the medium of food. We have a greenhouse, a polytunnel and an allotment area where we can teach children where their food comes from and how they can grow it in their own gardens. As we are a social enterprise we have to raise our own funds so we use the garden produce to show our students how they can make a profit from food. We cook jams, pickle and preserves and sell them at our regular sales. Four of our young people go to DDH’s sheltered housing scheme, War-wick Court in Daventry every Thursday and cook and serve a hot lunch for around 20 pensioners.

Therefore through these activities our older students will acquire education and work skills at the same time. This is invaluable to those who were at risk of school exclusion or perhaps living in care. Some of them can be hard to engage, so we have to offer fun too. We are always looking for volunteers who can work with us while we are gardening and cook-ing. All you need is a good sense of humour and an ability to cope with some “fruity “language ! Our unique style of education has been rewarded. We were finalists in the Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards as “Local Food Heroes” and our centre manager was given an award to become an “UnLTD Social Entrepreneur”. Green Acres Rural Enterprise Centre is currently arranging a programme of weekend, even-ing and holiday courses for both children and adults who would like to know more about how to produce their own food and other country-side activities. For more info please contact us through [email protected]

Green Acres Farm Rural Enterprises CIC


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Green Acres Rural Enterprise Centre offers informal educa�onalopportuni�es for young people to learn to grow and cook their own food

We work with schools to ensure that young people stay engaged withtheir educa�on and develop a work ethic and a healthy lifestyle

Rural Enterprise Centre ❘ Green Acres Farm ❘ Catesby Road ❘ Staverton ❘ Daventry ❘ Northants ❘ NN11 6JP

Telephone: 01327 703313 ❘ Email: [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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Open every Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10am-1pm

Is sight loss making life difficult for you?

Why not use our countywide Enable Service which can help with friendly advice, information, practical assistance and equipment

to reduce the impact of visual impairment - for you, and your family or carers.

The Enable Service - confidential, free and there for you when you need it.

Charity no. 201240

Get in touch with us today to arrange a home visitHelpline:01604 719193 • Email:[email protected]

www.nab.org.uk

Your Local Enable ServiceLosing sight in later life can be hard to cope with. It can knock your confidence, make everyday tasks more difficult and even undermine your independence. But it doesn’t have to!

With just a little ‘know how’ life with sight loss can be less worrying and so much easier. And a friendly visit from NAB’s local community worker can give you all the information and support you need.

So if you are struggling to read or watch tv, see your cooker dials or use the telephone, get out and about or are simply a little uncertain about the future, don’t put up with it!

Contact us today to book your free and confidential home visit. Tel:01604 719193 E:[email protected] www.nab.org.uk

Charity no. 201240

Charity no. 201240

We have a range of services to help

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Get into cricket this year with...

New players and social members welcome

www.willoughbycc.org.uk

Adult/senior cricket

league 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]

SWAN CIC Working together to give our young people a better start in life

SWAN CIC, Upton Lodge, Upton, Northampton, NN5 4UU. (01604) 582781 www.swancic.co.uk

Careers CoachingSWAN CIC is a not-for-profit company, delivering for young people since 2009. We have over 20 years experience of delivering careers coaching at 23 secondary schools, for thousands of young people.

Our aim is to help you achieve your true potential, fulfilling your work life dreams and aspirations. Let us help guide you!

You can access:• Group careers seminars – £10pp (max. of 15 people)• Group C.V seminars – £10pp (max. of 15 people)• 121 careers coaching - £25ph• CV support from £25• Beginners guide to LinkedIn - £20pp

Come to our offices in Upton or Hunsbury Hill, or we can meet you at one of our approved locations around Northamptonshire or Milton Keynes.

We also offer support for Personal Statements, Application Forms, Successful Letter Writing and much more.

For further information for this excellent opportunity, or to find out more please contact Hilary Edwards at [email protected] call our offices where anyone of our experienced team will be on hand to explain more.

Private Work ExperienceYoung person? Have you missed the essential opportunity to access the world of work experience? No matter what age you enter employment, previous work experience is essential when applying for university or the world of work.

Parent/Carer? Has your child had a poor experience whilst on work experience, maybe your child’s school no longer offer this as an option or they simply require another opportunity?

We can help. SWAN CIC is a not-for-profit company, delivering for young people since 2009. We have over 20 years experience of delivering work experience at 23 secondary schools, for thousands of young people.

We understand the true value of a quality experience of work.

Cost - £50; included are:• 121 advice and support on the process• Access to comprehensive on-line database of 1000’s of companies• Hassel free, safe and well organised opportunities• Work Experience programme diary, A5 glossy

For further information about this excellent opportunity please email Hilary Edwards via: [email protected]


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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 Countryman

Staverton The Countryman at Staverton offers fine home cooked food, excellent local ales and a warm

welcome 7 days a week

Mother’s Day — Sunday 15th March Book Now - see our website for details

Easter Weekend — 3rd - 6th April

FIXED PRICE MENU £12 for 2 Courses

Available Mon – Fri Lunch and Mon – Thurs Evenings before 7pm

Food served Monday - Saturday 12 - 14.30 & 18.00 - 21.30 & Sunday 12 - 21.00

01327 311815 www.thecountrymanstaverton.co.uk

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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We supply an extensive range of school, club

& dancewear

Schoolwear 2–18 YearsAlso stockists for:

Danetre & Southbrook Learning VillageThe Parker E-ACT ACADEMY

Guilsborough SchoolFalconer’s Hill Infant

Falconer’s Hill AcademyAbbey Church of England Academy

West Haddon Primary SchoolSoutham College

Badby C of E Primary SchoolBraunston C of E Primary School

Newnham Primary SchoolKilsby C of E Primary SchoolBarby C of E Primary School

Ashlawn School Academy Trust

01327 700069www.scallywagz.co.uk

Open: Mon – Fri 9-5 Sat 9:30-4:3082 High Street, Daventry NN11 4HU

Scout & Guide Uniforms

DancewearBagsShoesSocks

Leotards

Tea cup triviaAcross1 Indicator, meter (5)4 Artist’s stand (5)7 Not fit for purpose (8)8 Back, behind (4)9 Territory (8)11 Highest point, peak (4)12 Middle (6)14 Yield (6)16 Golf club (4)18 Concepts, proposals (8)20 Cab (4)21 Muse, ponder (8)

23 Musical or colour harmony (5)24 Layers (5)

Down1 Real, true (7)2 Overturn (5)3 Fade, wane (3)4 Conductor, terminal (9)5 Attendant, minion (7)6 Depart (5)10 Indistinguishable (9)13 Strain, stress (7)15 Ineffectual, futile (7)17 Respond, reply (5)19 Lift, elevate (5)22 Enmesh, nab (3)


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Holy Cross Church, DaventrySaturday 25th April 2015 at 7.30pm

To include the Première of ‘The Dane Tree’by Patrick Hawes commissioned in celebration.

Vivaldi - GloriaStanford - Three Motets

Parry - I was GladGuest Conductor - Patrick Hawes

Principal Conductor -Nicholas Scott - Burt

Organist - Adrian MooreOrchestra Da Camera

To book call 01327 876370 or 01327 878015Tickets £12 unreserved, £15 reserved, £1 studentswww.daventrychoral.org.uk | Registered Charity No 1010764


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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

Sunday 1st March to Saturday 11th AprilNorthampton Town & County Art Society - Spring Exhibition at the Alfred East Art Gallery, Sheep St, Kettering NN16 0AN. More details [email protected], 01536 534274 www.kettering.gov.uk/museums

Tuesday Regular EventsThe Plough Inn – Everdon. Tuesdays starting 3rd March, Quiz night with cash prizes from 8pm then every fortnight and Cribbage evenings starting Tuesday 10th March at 8pm then every fortnight. www.theploughinneverdon.com or call 01327 361606 for more details

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.

Saturday 7th MarchVintage & Craft Pop Up Mini Market - At My Little Vintage , The Stables , Holdenby House , Holdenby , Northampton . NN6 8DJ 10.30 am - 3 pm free entry. A small collection of local crafters and vintage collectors. Pop along and visit our shop too.

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]

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.

Tuesday 17th MarchJoules Seconds Clothing Sale – Towcester Rugby Club, 7-9pm £5 entry, all door proceeds to R.A.B.I. ( Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution) farming’s national charity contact Milly Wastie on: 07525 323450

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What’s on?A full list of events over the forthcoming months is available on our website www.villageemporium.co.uk/events/

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

Saturday 21st MarchJumble Sale – Newnham Village Hall, 2pm – 3.30pm. Entrance 20p. There will also be Teas and homemade cakes.

Wednesday 1st AprilBadby & District Photo Club – Extend your interest in photography and hear about the work of professionals and fellow enthusiasts. A Hazel Manning talk on how to gain photographic qualifications. Free to new visitors, starts 8pmSaturday 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.

Monday 6th AprilAntiques and Collectables event – The Plough Inn, Everdon. In addition to our usual antique barns there will be collectables and memorabilia stalls in the pub dining room plus a garden plant sale. www.theploughinneverdon.com 01327 361606

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 and information, Open for Charity www.bridge-nursery.co.uk

Sunday 12th AprilFlore Open Gardens – Visit a varied mix of gardens, with a wide selection of garden structures & seating to rest while enjoying the gardens. See early flowering perennials, interesting trees & shrubs. Combined adm £5, Children free. Share to All Saints Church & United Reform Church, Flore. 2pm-6pm Open for charity. Flore Gardens, NN7 4LQ

Wednesday 15th AprilBrixworth Nature Tots - Brixworth Country Park, NN6 9DG .Nature walk with a Ranger exploring a different theme each month, followed by a craft activity. For pre school children accompanied by an adult. £3.50 per child incl refreshments. Booking essential, tel 07703 160878. Start 10am, finish approx 11.30am.

Thursday 23rd April – Saturday 25th AprilGMAD’s next production is ‘Sitting Pretty’ by Amy Rosenthal. A bitter-sweet play which explores the relationship between two mature unmarried sisters, when the self-conscious one finds liberation by becoming the model in a life-drawing class! Other richly-drawn characters add to the mix, with humorous twists and turns. Guilsborough Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets on sale in March – details at www.gmads.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

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.

Wednesday 29th AprilBadby & District Photo Club – Badby Village Hall. A talk by David Keith Jones, “ A Trip to Italy” & “ A Life Beyond Judges” Free to new visitors, 8pm www.badbyphotclub.org.uk

Saturday 9 May Elation Community Voices Spring Concert – iCon Centre, Eastern Way, Daventry, NN11 0QB at 7:30pm. A modern, contemporary choir, based in Long Buckby. Come along and listen to our new 2015 spring repertoire. Tickets only £6.00 each, All concessions £5.00 and under 16’s free. For tickets email [email protected] or for more info visit our website www.elationcommunityvoices.com

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New Community CaféYour Cafe – Braunston. A new community cafe in High Street, open Wednesdays to Fridays from 10am to 4pm and from 10am to 1pm on Saturday. The cafe is run by volunteers. A wide range of teas, coffees and lovely cakes are available.


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Since opening Kilsby Cattery in 2009 we have watched our business and reputation grow from strength to strength. We are very fortunate to live in an idyllic position in Kilsby on our 3 acre smallholding surrounded by open countryside along with our ‘family’ of ponies, goats and sheep and it is this backdrop which provides such a safe and stimulating environment for our cattery guests. All of our guests are treated as individuals and are thoroughly spoilt throughout their stay We like to think that they too are on holiday and try to make it as stress free as possible with relaxing music playing, heated beds and treats and cuddles aplenty. We care very much about our customers both human and feline and are incredibly proud of our success.

We were approached by Clare Gardner at the end of last year asking if we had any jobs in the cattery which we did not. We were so impressed with Clare that we decided to create a job for her, hence the idea for the Groom Room was born. Clare is a fully qualified pet groomer with 22 years’ experience and it is immediately apparent on meeting her that she has a passion for her job and for animals in general. We had an old barn in the courtyard, well away from the cattery which we decided to convert into a state of the art grooming parlour. Two months later and after an awful lot of hard work The Groom Room opened in January this year. To say that we are proud of it would be an understatement – it is stunning! It is fitted out with all the latest equipment and provides a warm, relaxing place for your dog or cat to be pampered – think Champneys for pets and you have the general idea. A feeling of wellbeing and calm is the environment that we wanted to create and I think that when you visit us you will agree that we have achieved this.

Our reception area is warm and comfortable with relaxing music, magazines and wifi access and you are more than welcome to wait here whilst your pet is being pampered. Should you wish to leave your pet with us, we have purpose built bespoke holding units with comfy vet bedding, fresh water and plenty of treats. Our aim is not to have a conveyor belt of dogs and cats coming in and out at the same time but to take the time to give each pet a unique pampering experience which they will enjoy not endure! Clare will discuss your individual requirements with you in detail, thus ensuring that you get the groom that you have asked for at a very competitive price!

As an introductory offer we are offering a 20% price reduction on all Grooms throughout March, please quote The Emporium when booking, but please hurry as we are getting booked up very quickly! A comprehensive list of services and prices can be found on our website www.kilsbycattery.co.uk . We can also be found on facebook for both Kilsby Cattery and Kilsby Groom Room where you will find lots of lovely pictures of our happy customers. Please like and share our pages with all your animal loving friends!

Should you wish to visit Kilsby Cattery or The Groom Room please telephone us to make an appointment and we would love to show you around, we know you will not be disappointed!

Please visit our website at www.kilsbycattery.co.uk for more information or telephone Kim in the Cattery on 01788 824132 or Clare in The Groom Room on 07736 299554. We look forward to welcoming customers both old and new!

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THE GROOM ROOM at Kilsby Cattery

PROFESSIONAL, FULLY QUALIFIED PET GROOMERS

Tel: 07736 299554www.kilsbycattery.co.uke: [email protected]

Proprietor: Kim Vandervell, Malt Mill HouseMalt Mill Close, Kilsby, CV23 8XN01788 824132e: [email protected]

The Groom Room is totally separate from the cattery, therefore our cat guests will neither see nor hear any dogs.

British Horse Society Approved

Lessons available for children and adults -

beginners to experienced. Also lovely countryside

hacking on lovely horses and ponies.


Try something new - enjoy the outdoors!

Lessons available for children and adults - beginners to experienced. Also lovely countryside hacking on lovely horses and ponies. School holiday courses available for children 10.30am-4pm, only £30 - lots of riding and fun. Stable management courses for adults and children.

Visit www.woodbine-stables.co.uk for more info or call 01788 810068


Try something new - enjoy the outdoors!

Lessons available for children and adults - beginners to experienced. Also lovely countryside hacking on lovely horses and ponies. School holiday courses available for children 10.30am-4pm, only £30 - lots of riding and fun. Stable management courses for adults and children.


Stable management courses for adults and children.


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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.

Top Tips for Teens

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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New to DaventryAll About the DogWe provide high-quality, fully insured dog related services, including Grooming and Walking, in and around the Daventry area.

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Experience the New Dance Fitness Phenomenon!Enjoy the very best of BALLROOM & LATIN, mixed with the latest, proven

ways to GET FIT FAST, with the most FUN & FABULOUS workout EVER, dance experience & partner not required!

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Get your FIRST FITSTEPS CLASS with me absolutely FREE!!(Thereafter standard prices are £5 per session or £24 per six week block booking)

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New Dance Fitness Classes!New Adult

Dance ClassesLearn to dance in a fun and friendly atmosphere

Experience not required (classes for all levels)

Call Emma for details & price incentives07734 910343

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STAVERTON Village Hall, NN11 6JEMONDAYS 8pm to 10pm SALSA

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THURSDAYS 8pm to 10pm ARGENTINE TANGO (every 1st & 3rd Thursday)

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

• high quality diagnostics and surgery• routine vaccinations and procedures• advice and planning on all aspects of pet ownership and

animal husbandry• a friendly face to provide reassurance and answers to any

questions you may have• a place to purchase pet and animal feeds as well as routine

medication.

YOUR ANIMALS, OUR VETS, ALL THE TIME

TowcesterBurcote Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 6JW

Tel: 01327 350239

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Tel: 01327 344999

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Look good, feel goodLook good, feel good

I specialise in the following areas:

• Bereavement• Depression• Stress• Anxiety• LowSelfConfidence• Low Self Esteem• PanicDisorder• Addiction

By working together I will support you every step of thewaytogetyoubacktobeingyou.Ipractiseinanintegrativewayrecognisingthatasindividualsoneapproachdoesnotsuitall.

I offer a free initial consultationandamhappyifpreferredtotraveltoyourhomeasmanyclientsfeelmorecomfortableinan environment they are familiar with.

I am a member of the CounsellingSocietyandwork as a Bereavement

Counsellor for Cruse as well asprovidingsupportfor

MIND.

Todiscussyourneedsfurtherpleasecontactmeon 0779 2361244Email l.williams212@

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Louise Williams Dip. Hyp, Dip. CP, Adv. Dip. CP

Sopwith Way, Drayton Fields, Daventry, NN11 8PB01327 300430

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What change would improve your life?l Does anxiety or stress shape your day?

l Is your enjoyment of life tainted by fear or phobia?l Do you lack confidence or suffer from low self esteem?

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Doing the same as you have always done, will bring the same results it always has...or together, we could make that change happen.

Book an appointment online or find more information at

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The Abbey, Abbey Street, Daventry NN11 4XG

Telephone 0800 756 6558

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MONKSFIELD SURGERY WIMBORNE PLACE OFF NORTHERN WAY

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Do you want to put a spring back in your step?Improved health and vitalityLooking and feeling youngerIncreased energy levelsReduced pain and inflammationWeight loss and detoxification

These are just some of the benefits of naturopathic nutritionNaturopathic nutrition follows the principle that nature has the key to healing the body. Given the correct nutrients, appropriate lifestyle and environment the human body has amazing healing capacity.

Naturopathic nutrition is partnership between therapist and client, working together to promote optimum health and wellbeing. Using a combination of dietary advice, supplementation and lifestyle changes to help the body to heal itself - naturally.

I work with each client as an individual, reviewing their symptoms but at the same time taking into account their detailed health and lifestyle history, to build up a picture of their overall health.

By taking the time to review my clients health in this way it is possible to determine any underlying nutritional and lifestyle issues which may be affecting their health and to make recommendations and provide advice to help bring about positive changes - for life.

I work holistically, that is, with the whole person, to bring benefi ts to the mind, body and spirit.

*new clients only

applenutri applenutri 0333 577 3300 [email protected] www.applenutrition.co.uk

Find out if naturopathic nutrition is for you with a FREE 15 minute no obligation

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Laura Loines PodiatryPodiatry / Chiropody Home Visits

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Treatments include:l Nail Cuttingl Thickened Nailsl Ingrown Nailsl Cornsl Callus / Hard Skin

l Varrucae & Wartsl Orthotics / Insolesl Gait Analysisl Biomechanics

Angel Feet – Reflexology Fantastic for beating stress & for deep relaxation • Stress related disorders • Anxiety • Hormone imbalances • Sleep disorders • Pregnancy • Fertility issues

Call Anna Angel on: 07810 006274 www.annaangel.co.uk

Do you need help with any of the following?

Depression & AnxietyPerformance Issues

Weight Control

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Contact Pamela Morgan PGDipCBT, PDCHypCBT Psychotherapist & Hypnotherapist

Tel: 07875 546678Email: [email protected]

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01327 706833

Neck and Back Problems

Muscle, Tendon, Ligament Injuries

Joint Problems, Arthritis Management

Sports Injuries

Post Op Rehabilitation

Work Related Injury and Prevention

Women’s Health , Urinary Incontinence


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Contented Soles

01327 844 059 www.contentedsoles.co.uk

“Daventry’s Leading Accredited Podiatry Clinic”Degree Quali�ed Podiatrist / Chiropodist - accepted by most health insurers inc BUPA

Clinics also in: Long Buckby GP Surgery and 80 Clifton Road Rugby,

5 Prince William Walk, Daventry, NN11 4AB

Wanda Girej - HCPC Registered

Saturday and eveningappointments available at -

Fully Accessible Clinic 2 minutes walk from Aldi Car Park

Exciting and new for 2015!!.... Bespoke orthotics - to improve foot function

3D laser foot scanning 2D Kinetic gaitpressure plateanalysis

Friday 12-2pm - nail cutting only - no appointment necessary !!!

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For more information please contact Diane: 01788 577202 or 07986 166973

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www.hearing-services.co.ukDue to the positive response during National Deaf Awareness Week the offer ofFREE Consultations & Hearing / Tinnitus Assessments PLUS 50% DISCOUNT onselected hearing instruments has been extended until 29th August 2014.

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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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ABS AUTOSn Car repairs & Servicing

n Air conditioning regassingn Tyres n Diagnosticsn Brakes & Exhausts

Tel: 07817 931956

e: [email protected] 4, Baird Close, Drayton Fields Ind Est

Daventry N11 8RY

• Servicing - Quality & reliable servicing on all makes/models

• Diagnostics - vehicle diagnosis and fault code reading

• MOT’s - we will arrange an MOT at your convenience

• Repairs - clutches, exhausts, & batteries supplied and fitted

• Tyres - puncture repairs, wheel balancing, tracking & new tyres

• Plus much more... Call today on 01788 891977

Professional, friendly service!

Visit us: Cross Lane, Braunston, Nr. Daventry, NN11 7HH Tel: 01788 891977Opening Times: Monday - Friday: 8am to 6pm Saturday: 8am to 12noon

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Nutritional HealingClare at Apple Nutrition practices nutritional healing, incorporating naturopathic principles which is all about creating eating programmes that seek to promote wellness through a balance of healthy eating. It’s all about going back to basics. Clare provides her clients with holistic advice to suit their unique needs and lifestyles and then together they come up with a realistic plan on what the body really needs in order to work optimally.

Nutritional healing is a journey and lifestyle change, Clares clients can take away from her sessions the advice and information they need to enable them to continue to maintain or improve their wellbeing for the rest of their lives. It’s such a simple technique and it can work for everybody if you make the appropriate nutrition and lifestyle choices that suit your body. Give Clare a call on 0333 5773300 for a free 15min telephone consultation ( new clients only )

Paris Couture in Long BuckbyNina Wornham is a locally based fashion designer producing her own women’s clothing label from

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Does your garden have Beautiful Borders?A garden is a place to gather in the summer, eat alfresco... but no matter how keen a gardener you are, you may need assistance in maintaining your garden due to reduced physical ability or because you are too busy with work and family commitments. If left unattended, your garden soon becomes yet another task on that ‘to-do’ list.

Kim Tegg from Beautiful Borders can transform your unloved garden into a source of pride. Offering a customer-led, professional service, Kim provides garden planning and design, small hard landscaping projects, planting, one-off and regular garden maintenance, plus a tailored consultation service to give you the skills and confidence to maintain your own garden. www.beautiful-borders.co.uk

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her studio/boutique based in Long Buckby. She also sells her limited collections online to a global clientele overseas as well as in the UK. Celebrities, opera singers, and some of Austria’s and Vienna’s finest musicians have all purchased some of Nina’s bespoke designs. Her boutique clothing collections are based on the age of Paris Couture when clothing was extremely high quality. Pretty, feminine and glamorous clothing designed and made in small, limited, one off collections from luxury fabrics sourced in Italy and Europe are what makes Nina Wornham’s clothing so special and different’. www.ninawornham.co.uk

Strictly Dancing in DaventryAfter the hugely successful Strictly Come Dancing you too can learn to dance like the stars and take to the floor. Following on from her own success locally, Emma from Academy No 1 offers a wide variety of Dance classes from Ballroom to Jive.

Purely Ballroom on a Wednesday and introducing Latin workshops on a Sunday caters for all levels of dancers enabling rapid progression

in a fun, relaxed environment. A monthly class, Strictly Latin teaches stylish routines from Cha-cha-cha, Rumba, Paso and Samba to Ballroom, Jive and Dance. The Social Jive every 2nd Sunday is brilliant for beginners. This modern style of Jive ( deriving from swing & other Latin dances) has simplified footwork allowing ‘ freedom to dance’ to various genres and tempo of music. So kick off your slippers and put on your dancing shoes and join Emma at Academy No 1.For more details call 07734 910343 or email [email protected]


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WILLOWEDGE Accountancy & Taxation www.willowedge.co.uk

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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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

labels designed to tantalise your taste buds. Their range has something for every occasion, from superior everyday drinking to rare old vintages ideal for a celebration or gift. You can get advice on wines suitable for stocking the cellar for future enjoyment or even possible investment. Stocks constantly change, so check their website regularly for new wines.

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 visitcadmanfinewines.co.uk

Cadman Fine Wines, Unit 6, The Woodyard,Castle Ashby, Northampton NN7 1LF

Call 0845 121 4011 or send an e-mail to

[email protected]

How to enterAnswer the following question:To which famous Champagne house did Bonville used to sell their grapes before changing to focuson their own quality product?

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.

Services customised to suit individual businesses / clientsOwn office & accredited software used, saving costs for clients

Free no-obligation chat available - Contact Clare on 07968 292250E: [email protected]

You can also visit our website for further information www.cjbookkeeping.co.uk

Bookkeeping / Payroll / Tax Returns / CIS Scheme

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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?

A woman customer called the Canon help desk with a problem with her printer. Tech support: Are you running it under Windows? Customer: “No, my desk is next to the door, but that’s a good point. The guy sitting in the cubicle next to me is under a window and his printer is working fine.”

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Hi, I’m Tim - your local Gadget Guy!

Need help? Call me on 01788 823759

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