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May & June is a really busy time for local events and so many were washed out last year that we really are due some decent weather. Highlights include the Daventry Motorcycle Festival on 18th May and Crick Boat Show 25-27 May. That’s not to mention the host of community and charity events that so many people give up their time to organise. Remember you can check out local events from jumble sales to concerts, from exhibitions to sponsored runs at www.villageemporium.co.uk/events

Throughout the summer you can get inspiration from other people’s gardens by visiting an open garden under the NGS scheme. There you will find a host of local experts who can help you transform your ideas into reality in “Your garden” section. Of course, there’s advice from our very own Armchair Gardener too! You will notice that in this issue we have moved the various sections around. This helps to keep our magazine fresh and is in response to reader feedback. You may even find a new supplier tucked away somewhere you have not looked before.

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In this issue...

Contents6 On the road

8 Business & IT

w Your home

l Your family

E Look good, feel good

O Your garden

D Out & about

Z Whats On?

Competitions

k Win family tickets for the Crick Boat Show (2 adults & 2 children each) worth £32 each!

M Win 6 months simulator hire & coaching with The Golf Academy, Staverton Park

March winners 4 ball at Whitefields GC – Claire KnottTickets to Tottenham Hotspurs Football for Charity match – Richard Owen

Features7 Cycling for Heroes

g Loft Insulation

j Life in the slow lane For a quintessentially british experience

l Mother of the Bride or Groom How to make the most of a very proud

day.

n Music to the ears

Q How to have the perfect barbeque Ideas for BBQ heaven.

T Bottle it... or not How do you take your water?

U Eat seasonallyRecipes using seasonal produce.

A Armchair Gardener

Business editorials8 I love facebook

d RFK 1st for customer service

Coffee cup triviaqJB Relax and sharpen the pencil!

Cover photography by Barefoot Photographic


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On May 30th 2013, at least 100 cyclists will be making their way down to Blackheath Common in London over 3 days, covering approximately 200 miles.

On the 4th day the main Help for Heroes Bike Ride will be arriving from Paris into Blackheath Common, where we will then be cycling as a whole unit for the last 10 miles through the streets of London to lay a wreath at the Cenotaph before reaching Horse Guards Parade.

Team ‘Wheelie Tyred’ will make up 5 of those riders.The team consists of Paul Isherwood, Ian Hancock, Steve Hancock, Keith Hancock and Dave Thackray - with a youthful average age of 48.

A general overview...Fundraising Help for HeroesCycling 200 miles over 3 daysTamworth to the London CenotaphAverage age of our team - 48 yrs!

Training is hard and we need to keep putting in the miles. Cycling up to and over 70 miles per day for over 3 days is not going to be easy for any of our team. None of us are seasoned cyclists. However, everything is relative and the discomfort we will experience is nothing compared to the various challenges faced on a daily basis by the Heroes we’re raising money for.

Your generosity will drive us through our task ahead. More importantly, your donations will be appreciated by those who need it the most. The real Heroes.

Donating through the website is simple, quick and secure. It is the most efficient way to give – so every donation goes further – and if you are a UK taxpayer and give Gift Aid consent you will boost your donation. Donate at www.bmycharity.com/Pedal4HeroesWheelieTyred

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I think we’ll all agree that the first part of 2013 has been a total washout. Or, should we say, a complete ‘snow-out’. Yet British Summer Time has arrived and with it comes the hope that the sun will start shining and we’ll finally get into double figures.

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Colour Find out what colour the bridesmaids dresses are and try to choose an outfit in a complimentary colour. Most believe that the mother of the bride or groom should not wear white or ivory, these being the bride’s perogative. Many also frown on black seeing it as a mourning colour and red, believing it to be too bold. The colour should of course flatter your skin tone.

StyleChoose a style that flatters and is also comfortable. Most wedding celebrations are now lengthy affairs, so you will not want to wear something that feels too constricting, or that you are constantly fiddling with. If an off the peg outfit does not fit perfectly, consider getting it altered. Think about the weather, so that you can choose an outfit in a

fabric of the correct weight. Avoid materials that crease easily as this will look unsightly on photographs. Outfits that include jackets can give the impression of two outfits once the jacket is removed. Whilst it is certainly true that outfits for mothers have become more fashionable recently, most still feel that an elegant and sophisticated look is appropriate.

Many mothers go shopping for their outfit with the bride; this can be an enjoyable occasion and ensure that choices meet with approval. It may also be wise to discuss outfits with the mother of your future daughter or son in law to avoid the embarrassment of wearing something similar.

HatsOne of the traditional ways for mothers to mark the importance of their child’s wedding is to wear a hat. Suggestions to aid your selection include:

a) Always take your outfit when going to the hat shop or milliner, to ensure that the overall image looks stunning.

b) Tall ladies can wear almost any style, including statement pieces.

c) An upturned brim is a flattering shape for shorter ladies as this will elongate the figure,

d) If wearing a fascinator, wash your hair the day before and do not use conditioner. This will make the hair less silky and improve the grip of the fascinator.

Other accessories such as shoes, handbags and jewellery should also be chosen carefully. You may want to choose your shoes and bag in co-ordinating colours rather than the exact shade of your outfit, to break up the effect. You should also decide how you will place a corsage on your outfit, or whether it may be preferable to opt for flowers on your handbag or wrist.

For a mother, a child’s wedding is a momentous occasion, a day that you will certainly want to look your best. Here are some aspects to consider when choosing your outfit

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If your child is moving up to senior school this September, they will probably have access to a music department, but lessons are limited and with approximately 30 students in each class, they won’t be able to get the one-to-one attention they need to thrive. In order for them to get the best possible opportunity to really learn, there are a number of experienced and dedicated private music tutors in the local area, who teach both children and adults how to play a range of instruments, including drums, flute, guitar, piano and violin.

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Marinade serenadeA marinade will not only give your meat loads of flavour, but will also tenderise it. We recommend the honey and mustard one opposite, ideal for chicken and pork. For steaks, chopping up some fresh rosemary and adding black pepper, olive oil, crushed garlic and a sprinkle of paprika is all you need to do.

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coloured bowls are another great way to draw attention. Look out for terracotta ones that will bring the essence of the Mediterranean to your garden. After all the effort you are going to, don’t be tempted to use paper plates and plastic cutlery. The super-tough plastic wine glasses on the other handare a great idea. The brightly coloured ones not only look great, they are shatterproof.

Drink upDon’t forget about the drinks. Keep your guests refreshed with tasty mocktails as well as the usual alcoholic cocktails. Hands-free glass holders that snap onto plates are a great way of ensuring hands are free to enjoy food and hold drinks. Many a good barbecue has been ruined by dwindling ice stocks so make sure that you have a good supply. Fill a large plastic box or bucket with a couple of packs of ice and water and top up the ice regularly to keep drinks cool all day.

Don’t forget the sidesKeep your meat simple, but impress your guests with side dishes. Our mango and chilli salsa looks great, but is super-easy to prepare.

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Easy mango and chilli salsa – serves 6-82ripe mangos, peeled and dicedSmall red onion, finely choppedRed chilli, finely chopped

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Eat seasonallyAfter a long drawn out winter the sun has finally arrived, and it’s time to get busy in the garden.

May is one of the busiest months in the kitchen garden. The soil is warm and everything should be growing well. Unfortunately the weeds are growing well too so there is no time to relax. Do watch out for a late frost, many growers have been caught out and lost their recently planted beans etc. Keep that fleece handy just in case.

Watering TipsWater when required. Don’t just sprinkle a few drops on the surface, it probably won’t penetrate and do any good, also light sprinkles encourage shallow roots which makes for weak plants, far better to give a good soaking less frequently that will get to the roots of your crops.

Here come the Pests!From all directions slugs and snails will be creeping along the ground, ( there are various ways to dispose of & discourage slugs inc beer, egg shells & sandpaper ) birds are coming from the skies to eat your crops ( so don’t forget the netting) and butterflies as beautiful as they are will be laying eggs under your brassica leaves turning into caterpillars and in turn devastating your plants!

Here’s a few ideas on what to sow nowSow the following in well prepared seed beds.

May: french & runner beans, beetroot, brassicas , peas, lettuce, radish, spring onions

June: carrots, turnips, swedes, cauliflowers, sweetcorn, cucumber

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Ingredients – to serve 2 people2 x 180g coley fillet, skinless 100g fresh white crab meat 200g peeled new potatoes 50g cream 50g butter 150g samphire grass 50g grated cheddar1 egg yolk1 tsp english mustardpinch of salt & peppercayenne pepper & parsley

Take a trip to your local fishmonger and collect yourself some beautiful fresh coley, it is inexpensive and just as good as cod or haddock for this simple but tasty dish.

To make the topping, add the cheese, egg yolk, mustard and crab to a bowl, mix well and add a pinch of salt & pepper, a pinch of cayenne and chopped parsley if you have it.

Place the coley on a buttered oven tray with the topping pressed on the top of the fish and bake in a moderate oven, 180˚C for 15 minutes until golden brown.

Meanwhile boil the potatoes until tender, drain and crush with a fork. Add the butter and cream and season. Steam the samphire for 3 minutes.

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Woodside Farm - Stanford Road - Welford - Northamptonshire - NN6 6HG Tel. 01858 575 618 - Email. [email protected]

Your garden

Professional Tree Surgery

Call for a Free quote 01327 702038www.cuttingedgedaventry.co.uk

“If you look at tree care from our perspective, we are naturally the right choice.” James Burton BSc.

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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THE MOWER SHOP (NORTHAMPTON) LTDNorthampton RoadWest Haddon Northants NN6 7AS(Easy to find next to the water tower at West Haddon)Tel 01788 510453Large free parking area.

Full service and parts facilities.All machinery sold in full working order and ready to use.On site demonstration facilities.Advice from knowledgable, friendly staff.Delivery and collections service available.Competitive prices.

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Visit The Mower Shop to view the large range of Viking Mowers.

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Your home & gardenThe Village Emporium 01788 298050

Steven J DroyPiano Tuner• Professional Piano Tuning,

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• Established 25 years

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Extensions- New build houses- Barn conversions- Property

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Planning and Building Regulation Applications- Plans drawn- Project Management and general advice

Wayne Jones MCIAT D to F Architectural Design Consultants

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www.countrywoodcraft.comMon-Sat 9 to 5 tel: 01788 577846A family business established in 1985

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“Darling”! Look out, here it comes, another weekend shattering statement about to be delivered.

“You do realise Great aunt Augusta is staying with us over July, you how she loves the long border, will it be at its best?” “Probably not” I quietly mumble to the dog. The only thing our long border has in common with Great Aunt Augusta is their firm historical rooting in the Victorian period.

I decide to spend a little time delaying any action that afternoon by inspecting the ravages of winter. Although as I expected, the shoots of peonies and phlox are already protruding through the soil surface and the poppies and delphiniums divided last autumn are also going well despite the weather.

These first shoots always appear so innocent in April but will soon be stretching their stems and without support will flop over well before they begin to flower.

The Herbaceous collections we see today are largely due to the work of plant hunters travelling to distant shores in pursuit of species not yet seen by polite Victorian society that could become the focal point of private and public gardens.

In 1843 the Scottish plant hunter Robert Fortune set sail for China, in search of new plants and often these adventures were not without danger. An encounter with robbers nearly saw him return empty handed.

“They surrounded me, presenting knives and threatening to stab if I gave the least resistance, at the same time, endeavouring to rob and strip me of anything of value, and my poor

plants collected with so much care were flying about in all directions.” Nothing a good clout with aunt Augusta’s watercolour sketch book wouldn’t cure!

The best herbaceous borders, however spontaneous they might appear are meticulously planned from beginning to end. Choose your plants well and create depth to the border using the plants flowering height to dramatic effect

from front to back. Contrast foliage texture and avoid using bold patches of red that instantly pull the eye

to one spot only, maybe keep red subtle and low in the border, perhaps with one of the Sedums.

Keep grouping informal by planting in odd numbers but don’t be afraid to be bold in quantity where room is sufficient.

The wife says I have a very limited palette range. I say less is more and it helps one to appreciate the qualities of the plants on display rather than create a celebration of

every continent around the world.

I like to stake my border before plant stems get to tall and are vulnerable to damage by

using Pea Sticks. These give a natural finish in tune with the plants and if done well are virtually invisible

when covered with lush green foliage. Finish of with a top dressing of fertiliser and a 4 inch layer of mulch

on wet soil.

“How’s it going out there, Aunties been on the phone, says she’s not coming and is planning a rambling holiday in

China instead.”

“Oh!” I reply “ Maybe next year then.”

The armchair gardener’s herbaceous aunty

Will Hewitt, Landscape Architect Designer [email protected] 07934 440949

www.cedargardendesigns.co.uk [email protected]

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The Jolly GoodWheelbarrow Co.

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Full sized reproduction Victorian barrows

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Will Hewitt, Landscape Architect Designer [email protected] 07934 440949

Located at Heart of the Shires Shopping Village, A5 Watling Street, Nr Weedon, Northants, NN7 4LB

Open 7 days 10am to 5pm.

With 2000sq feet of indoor and additional outdoor space, the centre offers a large and varied selection of high quality antiques and collectables. Outside

you’ll find statuary, planters and other outside effects including Kadai Indian Fire Bowls, teak garden

furniture and wooden garden buildings and sheds.

Tel: 01327 340594

“We are thrilled to announce that we have been voted number one café

restaurant on Trip Advisor, Daventry”

Free delivery & 20% discount to Town Centre Businesses5 Star Hygiene Rating

Follow our News and Daily Specials on Facebook

Visit our website for full menu and seasonal voucher promotions

Private Function Hire

The Home of Cakes and Infusions

The Courtyard Café 6 Bishops Court, Daventry NN11 4NP01327 872687 www.thecourtyardcafe.org.uk

N.B. Coming soon, “Roskilly’s Ice Cream”, as featured on I.T.V’s “Cornwall” with Caroline Quentin

Eat in or Take Away. Open 8.30am -4.30pm, Mon to Sat

The Home of Cakes and Infusions


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• Homeofthefirstgardengnome!

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Lamport Hall & Gardens 2013

Tel:[email protected]

Fulldetailsonourwebsite:www.lamporthall.co.ukLamportHallLamport,NorthamptonNN69HD

GREAT DAYS OUT:*5/6 May: Art, Craft & Design Fair*26/27 May: Festival of Country Life*GreatBritishBakeOffcontestantBenFraserdemonstratingatbothevents


Opening Times

All day, everyday

9am - 5pm

Did you know we also do full afternoon tea

and cream teas?

Available daily from 2 - 4.30pmLovely surroundings, great views...

Bouncy Castle from first weekend in May, every weekend including Bank Holidays, no charge.

2013

28 June to 14 July

...there’s so much more to Rugby

FREEfestival guide

Available in June from Rugby

Visitor Centre

art | literature | music | dance | food | drink

www.rugbyfestivalofculture.co.uk

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


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

Call 01604 84 39 39 option 1 for more details.

WHY NOT TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR AMAZING SUMMER SPECIAL.

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MEMBERS, VISITORS & SOCIETIES CAN ALL ENJOY THE STUNNING

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DIARY OF EVENTS 2013

Your wedding in a magical setting...

Special package of just £7995*. You and your 80 guests will be treated to a delicious three course menu with a drinks

package and a whole host of other inclusive extras, don’t miss out on this amazing deal!*Dates are limited and our normal terms and conditions apply.

Please kindly note that this offer is for very specific dates until the 31.12.13.

The sumptuous Tudor house and the Georgian Knightley Court of Fawsley Hall offers the dream wedding location. Marquee weddings: Should you require a marquee wedding for several

hundred guests we can offer our lawns.Choosing Fawsley Hall is more than just a beautiful setting.

We have a flexible approach to menu selection and with years of experience we can provide the support to ensure

that all of the important details are professionally dealt with – leaving you to enjoy the big occasion.

Monday - SaturdayLunchtimes 12.00-2.00 Evenings 6.30-9.00

Sundays 12.00-4.00

Private Room with Bar for FunctionsDining Room for Private Dining Seats up to 32

10 Middle Street Nether Heyford NN7 3LL

01327 340164


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village offers a wide range of amenities and services to its residents, including a doctor’s surgery, two dentists, four churches, two schools, a public library, a veterinary surgery, a boarding cattery, a post office, a community centre and Long Buckby Mill Park Nature Reserve. There are three pubs in the village. Local shops include two grocery stores, a butcher’s, several hairdresser’s, a newsagent, card and gift shop, chemist, a hardware store, and a wide range of restaurants and take-aways.

Long Buckby railway station had a brief moment of fame in 1997 when, as the nearest stop to Althorp, it was the final stop on the journey by the Prince of Wales and his two sons during the funeral of the Princess of Wales, and was seen on television screens across the world as they got off the train. Prince Charles and his sons took a different route to Althorp using Brington Road as the rest of the Royal Family and guests drove through the village of Long Buckby leaving the village via East Street to follow the main road to Northampton which Althorp lies on.

In 2007, one of the village shops celebrated its 150th year of operation since it first opened on the High Street in 1858.

Focus on... Long Buckby

Long Buckby has a history going back approximately 1,200 years to the Vikings when all of northern, central and eastern England came under the Danelaw. The mound remaining of a castle built by Sahir de Quincy in the 12th century remains. The village name is of Nordic origin, with ‘by’ meaning settlement or village while ‘Buck’ is derived from ‘Bec’ for stream/brook. The village is recorded in the Domesday Book as Buchebei, the ‘Long’ possibly coming at a later date in reference to the length of the village.

The village once had a thriving shoemaking industry but is now mainly a residential village. The


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The Peephole Cards & Gifts

Looking for the perfect gift ? The Peephole is situated in a delightful 17th century barn in the

centre of Long Buckby.

We have a wide selection of gifts and cards for family and friends, including a large selection of jewellery, children’s toys, exquisite handmade blown glass items, hand painted picture tiles and a

large selection of Fair Trade gifts. 5a High Street, Long Buckby, Northants. NN6 7RE Telephone 01327 843638 Email [email protected] Easy free parking in adjacent Coop car park

Opening Times Mon - Fri 9am -5.30pm

Saturday 10am - 4pm


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THE Olde Red Lion KISLINGBURY

Award Winning Food at

a meal for two*to be redeemed in May on production of this Advert (max tables of 4). Booking required.For any June offers please see our Web Site

£10.00off

www.theolderedlion.net t: 01604 830219

High Street, Kislingbury, Northants NN7 4AQ

Olde Red Lion Introduces

Tapas/Mezzee Style Bar Dining from £3.50 Lunch Time and Evenings

during May

Sunday Lunch Deal extended throughout May

Main Course and Dessert £10.00

Food served 12 – 2pm & 5.00 – 9pm Wednesday to SaturdaySunday Lunch 12-2.30 and Tuesday eveningsFurther information on our website

FREE TAKE YOU HOME CHAUFFUER

SERVICE for all Restaurant Diners,

within 10 miles radius

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MAD SPRING OFFERS celebrating our

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* Applies to Restaurant dining only. Does not include drinks and not to be used in conjunction with any other offer


What’s on?Sunday 19th MayVintage & Retro Bazaar Benn Hall, Rugby 12 noon-4pm The entry fee is £1 but free to under 16’s. 20% of profits from event will go to Myton Hospice.www.vintagestylerooms.co.uk or Tel. 07732946155

Hellidon Open Gardens 11am-6pm In aid of The Air Ambulance. Join us for lunches, afternoon teas, & farmers market. Garden theme of bees & butterflies. For more information call Doreen on 01327 262023

Friday 31st MaySummer Party at Stanford Hall hosted by The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution. Party tickets are £25 per person and include refreshments and tour. For more information and to book tickets please call Milly Wastie

R.A.B.I. East Midlands regional manager on 01788 823739 or 07525 323450 R.A.B.I. is the national farming charity for England and Wales registered charity no: 208858

Saturday 8th – Saturday 15th JuneStrawberries ‘n’ Cream Week 10am - 5pm each day except Sunday. Join in the fun with our tea cosy challenge, demonstrations & exhibitions and strawberries ‘n’ cream. Proceeds to Macmillan

Cancer Care. The Bramble Patch, West Street, Weedon NN7 4QU 01327 342212 www.bramblepatchonline.com

Saturday 15th June Braunston Church Village FeteOn the Green 12 noon- 4pm. Attractions planned include fair ground organ, antique rides, bouncy castle, children’s fancy dress competition, plant stall, grand raffle, bbq, lucky straws, teas, refreshment and so much more.

Sunday 5th May Open Gardens at Great Brington Friends of St Marys Open Gardens at Great Brington, 5 gardens open 11am-5.pm, afternoon teas, coffee & lunches. Adults £3.50, children free.

Monday 6th MayFun Show at NANNA,Ise Lodge Community Centre, Kettering (theme - Tropicana).All start at approx. noon . All these shows are to raise much-needed funds for NANNa (Northamptonshire Animals Needing Nurturing & Adoption) Animal Rescue (Reg. charity No. 1115238) www.nannaanimalrescue.co.uk .... further information/schedules email [email protected] or tel.07921215049/01933 650372 (10 till 10) or send s.a.e. to NANNA Fun Show, c/o 5 Brington Road, Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, NN6 7RW

Saturday 11th MayDaventry Area Vegetarians and Vegans11am - 3pm at the Methodist Church, Golding Close, Daventry. Help, advice and support for those already vegan, and for anyone just curious about what vegans eat! Free food tasting throughout the event, and leaflets, recipes and samples to take away. Tel Chris Thompson 01327 872656. See website for more details; [email protected]

Saturday 11th MayKilsby URC Jumble Sale 2 pm at the URC chapel in Kilsby. Admission free. Refreshments available. Donations of jumble can be left at the chapel from 9.30 am on the 11th

Sunday 12th MayWeedon Craft Market Weedon Village Hall,West St,Weedon NN7 4QU Open 10am - 4.30pm, free entry and free prize draw. With over 20 stalls selling beautiful & unique arts & crafts gifts .Contact Claire Vize on 07764 799134 or email [email protected]

The event web page can be found at www.facebook.com/weedoncraftmarket

A full list of events over the forthcoming months is available on our websitewww.villageemporium.co.uk/events/


What’s on?

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]

Sunday 16th June NGS Open Gardens Priors Marston 2pm - 6pm Entrance £4, children go free, all proceeds to charity via NGS. The Manor, Priors

Marston,Warwickshire,CV47 7RH tel: 07934440949 for further information. Limited wheel chair access. Homemade teas being served in the stable courtyard.

Saturday 22nd JuneWest Haddon Church Fete 2pm-4.30pm in The Vicarage Garden to be opened by BBC weatherman Alex Deakin. Entry fee is £1 for adults, children free. Numerous stalls, teas, games and bouncy castle. On Street parking.　

Saturday 22nd June- Sunday 23rd JuneKislingbury Flowerpot Weekend Two days of musical themed flowerpot people to find and be amazed by.Saturday has lots of stalls to browse and wonder at with music from local bands to entertain. Sunday has our annual BBQ breakfast at the Duck Race, a Dog Show, and then Northamptons

Y Factor in the afternoon. Check out our website for times, events and other items on offer: http://www.kislingburyvillagefayre.co.uk/ or ring Alison Ward on 07770528188 for any information or to be included in our weekend of fun.

Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd JuneFlore Open Gardens. Coaches welcome, please call 01327 341225 for parking advise. Light refreshments at Chapel Schoolroom and Church. Combined admission £5, children free.

Saturday 29th JunePicnic in the Park the Last Night of the Proms at Ashby St Ledgers CV23 8UN, featuring Dunchurch Silver Band. Gates open 6pm concert 7pm-9pm. £10 Adults £5 Children

Saturday 6th JulyMusic on the Green, Newnham NN11 3HB 6.30-10pm. Non-ticketed fundraising event. Entertainment by the Soulsearchers with 60s,70s,80s music; Bouncy Castle for the kids; Food available including homemade puddings, raffle & The Romer Arms will be open.

Friday 19th JulyNorthants Disability vs. Help for Heroes XI Cricket Match 6.45pm Gates open at 5pm £5 Adults £2 JuniorsNorthantscricket.com 01604 514455. Tickets available at https://www.northants-tickets.co.uk/

Every Tuesday Tower Bell Ringing Holy Cross ChurchLearn traditional English bell-ringing. Come along to see what it is about at Holy Cross Church, Market Square, Daventry NN11 4FL at 7.30pm or contact Geoff on 01327 871806.

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Lee Burrows Annual Art Exhibition 18 and 19 May 2013

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61 High Street, Daventry, NN11 4BH Tel: 01327 700060

Online shopwww.daventryjewellers.co.uk

Specialists in weddingand engagement rings

Leading Specialists in all jewellery repairs.

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Serving Breakfast, Morning

Coffee, Lunch, Afternoon

Teas, Snacks and of course Cakes!

At the

Old Dairy Farm,

Upper Stowe, Nr Weedon

A warm welcome and good food awaits you at this beautiful 19th Century Barn, located in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside. Open 10 - 5.00 everyday, we serve a range of home

made snacks, lunches and cakes, which are all freshly prepared on the premises. Our Afternoon Teas and Sunday Lunches are especially popular.

The Barn can also be booked as a venue for up to 80 people for weddings, celebrations or business meetings.

Contact us to book a table or to find out more about The Barn as a venue for your event

Call us on: 01327 349911E-mail us at: [email protected]

Visit our web-site: www.thebarnrestaurant.netFind us at: The Old Dairy Farm, Upper Stowe, Northamptonshire, NN7 4SH - just 2

minutes off the A5 between Towcester and Weedon

The Old Dairy Farm Centre is home to a range of independant shops, including ladies clothes, furniture and gift ideas

A warm welcome and good food awaits you at this beautiful 19th Century Barn, located in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside. Open 10 - 5.00 everyday, we serve a range of

homemade snacks, lunches and cakes, which are all freshly prepared on the premises.Our Afternoon Teas and Sunday Lunches are especially popular.

The Barn can also be booked as a venue for up to 80 people for weddings, celebrations or business meetings.

Contact us to book a table or to find out more about The Barn as a venue for your eventCall us on: 01327 349911

E-mail us at: [email protected] our web-site: www.thebarnrestaurant.net

Find us at: The Old Dairy Farm, Upper Stowe, Northamptonshire, NN7 4SH – just 2 minutes off the A5 between Towcester and Weedon

The Old Dairy Farm Centre is home to a range of independant shops, including ladies clothes, furniture and gift ideas

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COMING SOON

The Golf Academy De Vere Staverton Park

Opening

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8th June

Come and join golf world top 100 coaches

Aaron Shepherd & Shay Brennan during our

opening launch week at our purpose built

Golf Academy, at De Vere Staverton Park

and trial our new exciting facilities. We will

be running a nearest the pin competition

every day on some of the most famous Par

3's in world golf including the "Postage

Stamp" at Royal Troon.

Launch Monitor

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All Year Round Coaching

24 Hour Club Repair Service

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Who recently won the US

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A Tiger Woods

B Luke Donald

C Adam Scott Send your answers to: By email to

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pop your answer in the subject box or by

post The Village Emporium, Unit 7,

Dunchurch Trading Estate, London Road,

Rugby, CV23 9LN

Prize draw will take place on June 8th and

will the winner will be notified on June 9th

For a chance to win amazing prizes including: Custom Fit Taylor Made R1 driver

5 hours simulator use 6 months 'Faldo' coaching programme

FREE custom fitting session and so much more!

Contact Aaron or Shay for further details T&C's on website for 6 month simulator and coaching

T 01327 300 840 M 07860 266 484 E [email protected] W www.yourgolfmatters.co.uk

Nearest the Pin 8-14th June 3-8pm

All ages and abilities welcome

"The Golf Academy at Staverton Park"

Out & about


Barefoot Photographics - Specialists in family photographyNatural light photography • Weddings • Christenings • Parties • EventsChildren and Pets are my favourite subjects!

SIMPLYSTUNNINGPORTRAIT & PET PHOTOGRAPHY

barefootphotographics

To book contact Tracey now on 07788 524204 or email [email protected]

CRB number 110100109983290

Enjoy a glass of wine and the unique opportunity to buy

direct from the artist before the paintings are consigned to galleries

throughout the UK and Europe.

Meet the Artist: an opportunity to chat with Lee about his work and answer questions about his career

and his painting techniques. Enter our fundraiser raffle to win an

original oil painting.

Original Oil paintings | Prints | Cards | Sketches |

Prices from £3 | Studio Sale Section | FREE prize draw | WIN an

original oil painting

Exhibition open Saturday & Sunday 10am to 4pm

The InstituteUpper HarlestoneNorthamptonshire

NN7 4EL

All enquries: 07712 [email protected]

Lee Burrowswww.leeburrowsart.com

Free Entry | Free Refreshments | Families welcome

Raising funds for Northgate School Arts

College

Lee Burrows – 9th Annual Art Exhibition – 18 and 19 May 2013Northamptonshire’s award winning internationally collected artist.

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