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Seasons Greetings from the team at The Village Emporium
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Visit our stunning shop for expert advice when purchasing diamonds, gold and silver and all beautifully
gift wrapped, a service you can really trust.
Find us on the High Street –opposite Argos & next to Barclays Bank.61 High Street, Daventry, NN11 4BHTel: 01327 700060
www.daventryjewellers.co.uk
It is Christmas in the heartthat puts Christmas in the air
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CHRISTMAS AT ROYAL & DERNGATE
Box O� ce 01604 624811www.royalandderngate.co.uk
By Ella Hickson
WED 26 NOVEMBER 2014 – SUN 4 JANUARY 2015
The magical tale of the boy who became a legend
SAT 13 DECEMBER 2014 – FRI 9 JANUARY 2015
This Christmas, the Royal stage will be transformed into the mythical kingdom of Camelot for a magical new take on the legend of Merlin.
AN INTERACTIVE, HEART-WARMING AND BRILLIANTLY FUN SHOW FOR THE UNDER 5S AND THEIR GROWN-UPS
AN IDEAL CHRISTMAS TREAT FOR
ALL THE FAMILY
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Visit our stunning shop for expert advice when purchasing diamonds, gold and silver and all beautifully
gift wrapped, a service you can really trust.
Find us on the High Street –opposite Argos & next to Barclays Bank.61 High Street, Daventry, NN11 4BHTel: 01327 700060
www.daventryjewellers.co.uk
It is Christmas in the heartthat puts Christmas in the air
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Welcome to The Village Emporium
November/December 2014
The booking deadline for the January/February 2015 issue is 8th December
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As you read this you could all be thinking “Where did 2014 go?” Time flies, and this is our last issue of 2014. We have lots of treats and gift ideas for the festive season, along with some wonderful places to eat and drink. Keep it local for independent ideas and lots of options on free parking. Check out the adverts offering late night opening for Christmas shopping and offers, along with our Christmas gift guide for some ideas for all the family. Work is now underway for the New Year issues, out early in January an ideal time to start your business promotion, get in touch and see how we can help. Wishing you all a very happy end to 2014.
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In this issue...
Cover photography by Barefoot Photographic at Toft Alpacas
Contents8 Out & about
d Whats On?
g Your family
c Just for Kids
b Your garden
/ Your home
D On the road
G Look good,
feel good
G Get Creative
: Business & IT
Features6 Independent Shopping
Gift Guide
j Remember your dogs
n Reptiles: elusive but not always rare
. Retro Sweets
U Remembrance Day Facts
L Christmas Quiz
M Dear Santa...
Business features
u Your library needs you
L Business News
C Helping MND sufferers
Coffee cup triviadkQTD
Seasonal recipeslEK
CompetitionsO Win one of 3 hampers filled with local
produce and gifts.
September/October issue winners
Courtyard Café afternoon tea voucherMrs P. Dring, BraunstonVanilla the Store voucherMs. T. Russell, Daventry
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John Deere 6210R pedal tractor £99 Farol, Byfield
Fiorelli handbag from ShuShak, Daventry £55
3D Dinosaur posters£4.99 Michelows Treasures,Daventry
A range of gifts, cards and wrapping fromOne Stop Santa Shop, Heart of the Shires Nr Weedon
All I want for
Christmas...
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77Individual gifts ... from local independent retailers
Bracelet and Key rings Peephole, Long Buckby
Funky wellington bootsNiki Lu’s, Rugby
Fiorelli silver pendant £84.99, Jewel of Daventry, Daventry
Dinosaur Money box £19.50 Michelows Treasures, Daventry
Pirate Ship by Le Toy VanEliza Dolittle, Albert Street, Rugby
Terramundi Pot £21.00 from Etcetera, Rugby
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FiorelliClaudia Canova
Red Or Dead
Moda In PelleTamaris
Pedro Miralles
RavelFly Lonodn
VAn Dal
@ shu-shak.co.ukStyle
Bags Of
The Countryman
Staverton
Come & Celebrate the Festive Season
Festive Party Menu From £23.00 for 2 courses plus coffee & mince pies
Available 1st—23rd December Christmas Eve
Table d’hôte Menu from £17.50 pp
See website for details & Christmas Opening Times
Log Fires, Real Ales, Excellent Food and a Warm Friendly Atmosphere - Everything you need for The Festive Season
01327 311815 www.thecountrymanstaverton.co.uk
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Visit The Wool Baa forknitted gifts and gifts for knitters! Includes knitting kits and bags, decorations, fashion
accessories and novelties
7 St Johns Square, Daventry NN11 4FG Tel: 01327 703680www.the-wool-baa.co.uk
Come and visit us at Michelow’s Treasures for something unique for the whole family. We have lots of gift ideas for children
including Dinosaur Books, Dig out kits, Toys, Fossils, 3D Posters, Money Boxes and much more.
With our fantastic collection of Silver Jewellery, Nominations, Lovelinks, Gold & Diamonds & Fashion Jewellery, you will be able
to find something special for your loved one.
For the rest of the family we have some very unusual Genuine Fossils which can be up to 300 million years old.
Our Fossilstone and Soapstone carvings are all very unique and make wonderful gifts. We also have Bookends, T-Lights,
Hanging crystals, money boxes and much more.
We are truly a Treasure Trove with prices to suit everyone!
MICHELOW’S TREASURESUNIQUE JEWELLERY & GIFTS
TEL: 01327 349200
Come and visit us at 12 Sheaf Street, Daventry
Join us on Facebook
Did you know ?There are currently 78 people named S. Claus living in the U.S. ... and one Kriss Kringle.
Massive range of quality fireworksHuge discountsOpen all yearExpert advice
Retail products, Self Fire Displays and Professional Displays
Unit 10 Station Close, Vicar Lane, Daventry, NN11 4FJ
01327 703123
Over 15 years supplying the Daventry area with quality fireworks
Amazing Fireworks No 1 for explosive entertainmentwww.amazingfireworks.co.uk
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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TOARRANGE A VIEWING OFTHE VENUE PLEASE GET IN TOUCH
The Granary HotelNorthamptonshire, NN11 3BUTel: 01327 361 730Email: [email protected]
• Oak beamed room for intimateweddings and country barn forlarger events.
• 10 - 200 People.
• Flexible catering options from al a cartewedding breakfasts to hog roasts, buffetsto carveries, whatever you want.
• 10 Guest bedrooms.
• Dedicated wedding planner.WEDDINGS
LICENSED FORCIVIL CEREMONIES
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Includes bubbly on arrival,3 course Christmas dinner,disco and bacon sandwichat the end of the night.
FROM £29PER PERSON
EXCLUSIVE AND MIXEDOFFICE NIGHTS AVAILABLE
FOR MORE INFORMATIONPLEASE CONTACT US
The Granary HotelNorthamptonshire, NN11 3BUTel: 01327 361 730Email: [email protected]
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TOARRANGE A VIEWING OFTHE VENUE PLEASE GET IN TOUCH
The Granary HotelNorthamptonshire, NN11 3BUTel: 01327 361 730Email: [email protected]
• Oak beamed room for intimateweddings and country barn forlarger events.
• 10 - 200 People.
• Flexible catering options from al a cartewedding breakfasts to hog roasts, buffetsto carveries, whatever you want.
• 10 Guest bedrooms.
• Dedicated wedding planner.WEDDINGS
LICENSED FORCIVIL CEREMONIES
EXCLUSIVE USE VENUE
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COURTES
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BECCAWALTER
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COCKTA I LPARTY N IGHTS10, 11, 12, 13 DECEMBER 2014
WITH OTHER DATES TO BE RELEASED
Includes bubbly on arrival,3 course Christmas dinner,disco and bacon sandwichat the end of the night.
FROM £29PER PERSON
EXCLUSIVE AND MIXEDOFFICE NIGHTS AVAILABLE
FOR MORE INFORMATIONPLEASE CONTACT US
The Granary HotelNorthamptonshire, NN11 3BUTel: 01327 361 730Email: [email protected]
FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEASFrom 21st November and
throughout December.A selection of sandwiches, cakes and festive fancies
with your choice of Teapigs tea, coffee or perhaps
something sparkly such as Prosecco or some warming
mulled wine. FROM £13.95 PER
PERSON.
CHRISTMAS LUNCHES
Perfect for your office Christmas lunch or just for a get together with friends. Traditional Christmas lunch
with all the trimmings. FROM £21 PER PERSON
FOR 2 COURSES AND £25 FOR 3 COURSES.
Only available to groups of 10 or more.
CHRISTMAS AT
To book any of our festive events call 01327 361730 or see our website for further information www.granary-hotel.com
*Don’t forget, our Tea Room is open daily from 12pm till 5pm, serving light lunches and afternoon tea. Just pop in or call 01327 361730 to book*
www.gr anar y-hote l . com
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]
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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
Opening hours:Tue: 10-5:30Wed: 10-5:30Thu: 2-6Fri:10-5:30Sat: 10-5:30Sun: 10-4
CHRISTMAS POULTRY – Goose, Duck, Cockerel, Bronze Turkeys, Turkey Crowns– ALL FREE
RANGE Gammon Ham, pork pies and a selection of hampers available Breakfast feast hamper with
bow – includes sausage, bacon & eggs great for a gift
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Fresh fish from Grimsby every other
Friday from 7th November
Jams, chutneys
available in hessian gift bags
Gift vouchers available £5,
£10 & £20
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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.com
For weekly menus & news
The Christmas menu is now on our website. To book your festive group gathering anytime during December please contact Kim to
discuss your requirements. Tel: 07866789737 or email.
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25% Discount on take away menu Evening Buffet
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday £9.95 inc dessert
Children under 10 half price
A la carte menu also availableSunday lunch buffet £8.95A la carte menu on requestChildren under 10 half price
Outside catering available... call for details
Food hygiene rating
Opening times: Mon - Thur 5.30pm - 11.30pm,
Fri - Sat 5.30pm - midnightSunday lunch (buffet only) 12.15pm - 3.30pm,
Sunday evening 6pm - 11pmFULLY LICENCED & AIR CONDITIONED
1 The Square, Dunchurch, Rugby, CV22 6NS
Tel: 01788 819141 / 811851
Wonderful food and hospitality in historic surroundings infused with modern luxury
“The food looked and smelt amazing and tasted even better! We agreed it was the best Indian cuisine we had
ever sampled.”
Come and Enjoy a warm and friendly Christmas in our recently refurbished restaurant
Christmas office parties welcome and private functions ( up to 30 )
Christmas Day Lunch menu £29.99 per person
www.omarsrestaurant.co.uk
Where are we?Shuckburgh Rd. Staverton,
Daventry, NN11 6JY
Tel :01327 300471www.Skylarkfieldsfarm.co.uk
Find us on Facebook
Skylarks Farm Shop and Cafe wish all their customers old and new
a Very Happy Christmas and look forward to
seeing you soon.( We will be closed
25,26,27,28 December & January 1 2015).
Call now to reserve your christmas vegetable boxes, and a wide range of meats, turkey, cockerel, pies, sausages etc. Orders for all meat and vegetable boxes to be in by December 8th.
Christmas Barn Open from
Saturday 29th November 10am – 5pm
for the sale of Christmas trees &
all the festive decorations
you could wish for! Santa will be appea
ring
complete wit h elves &
his real reindeer.
Avoid the queues & pre book a time slot either in the cafe or call 01327 300471
Saturdays & Sundays throughout December until Xmas 10am – 5pm, Thursdays & Fridays 4pm – 6pm, Monday 22nd & 23rd 10am-4pmCost £6 per child to see Santa, Sparky and Twinkle Toes, the reindeer and a gift for each child.
Christmas Trees available from November 29th
Where are we?Shuckburgh Rd. Staverton,
Daventry, NN11 6JY
Tel :01327 300471www.Skylarkfieldsfarm.co.uk
Find us on Facebook
Skylarks Farm Shop and Cafe wish all their customers old and new
a Very Happy Christmas and look forward to
seeing you soon.( We will be closed
25,26,27,28 December & January 1 2015).
Call now to reserve your christmas vegetable boxes, and a wide range of meats, turkey, cockerel, pies, sausages etc. Orders for all meat and vegetable boxes to be in by December 8th.
Christmas Barn Open from
Saturday 29th November 10am – 5pm
for the sale of Christmas trees &
all the festive decorations
you could wish for! Santa will be appea
ring
complete wit h elves &
his real reindeer.
Avoid the queues & pre book a time slot either in the cafe or call 01327 300471
Saturdays & Sundays throughout December until Xmas 10am – 5pm, Thursdays & Fridays 4pm – 6pm, Monday 22nd & 23rd 10am-4pmCost £6 per child to see Santa, Sparky and Twinkle Toes, the reindeer and a gift for each child.
Christmas Trees available from November 29th
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More and more, libraries are becoming the hub of the local community. Here at Daventry Library you can, in addition to borrowing books, DVDs and audio books:-
• Apply or renew a bus pass• Use a computer to apply on-line for a Blue Badge• Find out more about Children’s Centre Universal
Services• Take part in weekend family activities• Attend weekly Rhymetime, Bounce & Rhyme,
Toddle Time and Story Stomp sessions• Hire computers – free on Fridays (charge for
printing)• Access free wi-fi• Photocopying• Laminating• Library shop – where you can purchase books,
gifts and greetings cards• Jigsaw exchange• Room hire/exhibition display space hire• Plus much more
Your Library Needs YouThere’s more to the library than you think. Lots of our services for the community rely on support from our volunteers. Why not become a volunteer.
Alternatively, why not join ‘Friends of Daventry Library’. Friends are a group of people who value the role of LibraryPlus and who want to make a difference in their community by supporting and raising the profile of the library.
If you are interested in volunteering at Daventry Library or in joining ‘Friends of Daventry Library’ group please speak to a member of staff or contact the library manager.
Daventry Library, North Street, Daventry NN11 4GHOpening Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00am - 6:00pmSaturday 9:00am – 5:00pmSunday 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Tel: 0300 126 1000Fax: 01327 300501
Email: [email protected]
Library Manager: Sharon Ford
The Peephole Long Buckby
Cards & Gifts
Looking for inspiration this Christmas ?
We have spent all year sourcing new suppliers to provide you with a choice of different, sometimes unusual, gifts and cards for your
friends and family, along with the quality you won’t find in most High Street shops. We have a large selection of Fair Trade, British made
and handmade gifts for ladies, men and children. 5a High Street, Long Buckby, Northants. NN6 7RE Telephone 01327 843638 Email [email protected] Free parking in adjacent Co-op car park.
Opening Times Mon-Fri 9am -5.30pm Saturday 10am - 4pm December we will be open Late Thu & Fri till 7pm Sunday 10am – 2pm
On Tuesday 2nd December 2014, The Peephole is 25 Years old. To celebrate this, spend £25 or more in one transaction and get 25% off !! Come and join us for mince pies and mulled
wine. Open till 7pm
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Rugby Hillmorton Dunchurch
Barby Kilsby
Daventry Braunston
A45
A361
J18 M1
We are here
REAL CHRISTMAS TREES FOR SALE
www.barbynurseries.co.uk
Daventry Road, Barby, CV23 8TG Shop: 01788 890 314
Coffee Shop: 01788 890 350
Fresh handmade Holly Wreaths & Planted
Bowls
Free Local Delivery for Trees over 9ft
Book Now for Christmas Lunch from £12.95 for
two courses
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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/
Sunday 2nd November and Sunday 23rd NovemberSt Luke’s Church – Kislingbury, join us for toasted teas cakes in church with tea/coffee or hot chocolate raising funds for the Church Fabric Fund. 3pm – 5pm Wednesday 5th NovemberBadby and District Photo Club – Badby Village Hall 8pm, extend your interest in photography and hear about the work of professionals and fellow enthusiasts.A Bob Brind Surch talk called “Taking Control of your Camera” Free to new visitors Further details from www.badbyphotoclub.org.uk
Saturday 8th NovemberJumble Sale - Newnham Village Hall . 2 – 3.30 pm Saturday 8th – Sunday 9th NovemberArmistice Weekend Weedon – Church of St Peter & St Paul on the 8th November -9am for 9.30, talk from The Western Front Assoc “ Poor Little Belgians” . Tkts £1, then from 1pm stories re servicemen from WW1, photographs and lots more to incl refreshments & lunch.7pm – Edwardian dinner choose poor or landed gentry, 4 courses £6.50, bring your own drinks to United Reformed Chapel Schoolroom, Weedon9th November – Decendents of the men of Weedon who served in WW1 are invited to attend our Armistice service, 9.30am Church of St Peter & St Paul followed by commemorations at the War Memorial. Sunday 9th November. Barby Village Hall - Quiz night. 7.30pm start. Details from Gill Leppard 01788 891091 Friday 14th NovemberGuilsborough Music and Drama Society (GMADS) is hosting a Quiz Night at Guilsborough Village Hall. Bar opens at 7.30pm with the Quiz starting at 8pm.Tickets £8 per person (incl a buffet meal) from David O’Neil on 01604 740865 or [email protected] teams of six only - so get your tickets fast! Proceeds from the evening to go towards the Village Hall renovation funds.
Saturday 22nd NovemberWilloughby Christmas Fayre – Willoughby Village Hall 2pm. Free entry, refreshments, cake stall,produce stall, book stall, children’s lucky dip, bottle stall second hand toy stall & raffle
Saturday 22nd NovemberChristmas Craft Fayre - Preston Capes Village Hall , (old forge lane) 9.30am – 1pm, quality gifts for Christmas, plus decorations, home-wares and fashion accessories - all hand-made in the parish. Also a “parish produce” stall selling cakes, preserves etc. Free entry, refreshments available (including hot bacon rolls, mince pies and mulled wine!) all proceeds to the village hall restoration fund.
Sunday 23rd November. Barby History Group are holding a book launch in Barby Village Hall. Contact Daphne Rourke 01788 890090
Wednesday 25th NovemberBadby and District Photo Club -Mayfield Park Sports Club, Royal Star Drive, Daventry, NN11 9FZ. 8pm,Talk by Mark Mumford FRPS talk about taking your image making the extra step. This is a joint venture with Daventry Photographic Society Further details from www.badbyphotoclub.org.uk and www.daventryphotographicsociety.co.uk/
Friday 28th NovemberLong Buckby Junior School - Christmas Bazaar, 6pm – 9pm. A fabulous range of stall holders, handmade jewellery, quality books, cards, gifts for all and children’s clothes. Mulled wine and mince pies, and the local children’s choir will perform. Free entry, come and browse for unusual presents and enjoy a cup of Christmas cheer! Junior School, South Close, Long Buckby.
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Saturday 6th DecemberDaventry & Rugby Area Vegetarians and Vegans: “Wot, no turkey?” - The Methodist Church, Golding Close, Daventry (nxt Leisure Centre). Christmas food for veggies and vegans. 9.30 a.m. – 2.30 p.m Food tasting, recipes, hot lunches 11.30 a.m. – 2.00 p.m. free tea/coffee, free admission www.daventryvegetarians.btck.co.uk Facebook.com/daventryvegetarians Saturday 6th DecemberNether Heyford Christmas Festival and Craft Fair. Handmade crafts, decorated trees, tombola, raffle, children’s crafts activity, and much more, come along and find that unusual gift. Nether Heyford Village Hall, The Green NN7 3LE 10am- 4pm 01327 342376. or 340764.Free entry and Free parking, refreshments available. Saturday 6th DecemberGreen Acres Rural Market, Catesby Road, Staverton 10am – 2pm. Homemade fresh produce, pickles, jams and Xmas fayre. Everyone welcome.
Thursday 11th DecemberChristmas Curry Night- The Village Spice, Long Buckby, £15 per person. Prize for the most festively dressed person. All money raised will be donated to Cynthia Spencer Hospice. Organised by Daventry Free Spirits’ Fundraising Group call Sara Jelley, 07718 318543 Friday 12th December – Saturday 13th DecemberHeyford Singers Charity Concert – Nether Heyford Village Hall NN7 3LE . Seasonal music and carols by this very popular local choir an enjoyable evening guaranteed. 7.30pm Tickets available early November. Fri tkts-01327 340852 Sat tickets 01327 340661
Saturday 13th DecemberHolly Wreath Workshop – Braunston Village hall 10am-2pm, call Barbara 01788 891754 Saturday 13th DecemberChristmas Fayre & Santas Grotto - Long Buckby Baptist Church In aid of Cynthia Spencer Hospice and Macmillan Nurses 10.30am - 2.30pm Gifts, Cakes, Crafts, refreshments. 50p entry, Raffle £1 per ticket with draw taking place at The Peacock Pub at 4pm. Santa’s Grotto £4.50 per child (in advance) £5.50 on the day, includes entry to the grotto, gift, photo and free entry to the Craft Fayre. To book a ticket to see Santa, book a stall, help at the event or for more information contact Sara, 07718 318543 or [email protected]
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]
Regular eventsEvery Tuesday of the monthDaventry Country Market - 8.30am-11.30am Home baking, local meat, crafts, plants, tea and coffee. The Churchrooms, Foundry Place, NN11 4AA Everyone welcome, call Anne 01327 876671 for more details.
Thursday 6th November and 4th DecemberGrandborough Farmers Market – St Peters Church, 10am-12.30pm Fresh produce, cakes, fresh meat, fish and more. Tea, coffee, and homemade refreshments available. We will be holding a ‘Silent Auction’ and serving complementary mulled wine at our December Market
Have you experienced heart problems? Daventry & District Heart Support Group are an active group of like minded people, and you can be assured of a warm welcome at any of our activities or meetings. For information contact Viv Crouch on 01327 341193 or [email protected].
Monday 29th DecemberCinderella Panto - by the Looking Glass Co. Nether Heyford, Village Hall, NN7 3LE 2pmWheelchair access. Ticket prices are £5. Adults ( no concession) £2. children. Arlene. 01327340764. [email protected] Rosemary. 01327340016. [email protected]
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Plume of Feathers Weedon, Northants Tel: 01327 340978
Sunday Roast - Served from 12.00 till 4.00. Locally sourced meat and vegetables served with home cooked roast potatoes and
lashings of Cath’s Delicious gravy.
Sunday Nov. 2nd Live entertainment from 4pm The ever popular Paper Street Soap Company.
Please note due to unforeseen circumstances our Beer Festival is now postponed until the
14, 15, 16th Nov.
14th Nov Live entertainment Ayres and Jenkins.
15th Nov Themed Ska/Reggae night with Curry-oke
Sun. 16th Fun Day.
Christmas menu now available, booking advisable, parties over 10 free bottle of house wine.
Boddington Road, Byfield, Northamptonshire, NN11 6FLfacebook.com/FarolLtdtwitter.com/FarolLtd
01327 264844www.farol.co.uk
SOMETHINGFOREVERYONE!
Christmas Specials
heartoftheshires.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
BY TRAINRegular services to Long Buckby and Northampton railway stations. See London Midland and Virgin Trains timetables for details.
BY CARGood local road networks.Close to M1 Junctions 16 and 18. Situated on the A5, two miles north of Weedon, Northamptonshire NN7 4LB.
BY CANAL300 yards walk from Bridge18 south of Whilton Marina on the Grand Union Canal.
BY BUSRegular services from all local regions. See Stagecoach for all bus timetables.
We are here
Situated on the A5 Near Weedon, Northampton NN7 4LB
Shop in styleIf you are looking for a truly different
shopping day out, or wish to find something special for your loved ones this year, then Heart of the Shires is the
place to come for all your shopping.
Our fabulous and uniquely individual shops offer you a unique combination of designer brands set within beautiful
rural surroundings for a relaxing shopping experience.
Open 7 days a weekSituated between junction 16 and 18 of the M1,we’re only 10 minutes drive from Northampton,
Towcester and Daventry and not far fromRugby and Market Harborough too!
Northamptonshire’s hidden gemon the A5 at Weedon
www.heartoftheshires.co.uk
Christmas Opening Times1st-23rd December open ..........................10am-5pm24th December ..............................................10am-2pm25th & 26th December ........................................Closed27th-30th December ...................................10am-5pm31st December ...............................................10am-2pm1st January ................................................................Closed2nd Jan onwards open as usual.............10am-5pm
Please check first with individual stores if you are making a special visit.
Christmas at Heart of the Shires
BY CARGood local road networks. Close to M1 Junctions 16 and 18. Situated on the A5, two miles north of Weedon, Northamptonshire NN7 4LB.
BY CANAL300 yards walk from Bridge 18 south of Whilton Marina on the Grand Union Canal.
BY TRAINRegular services to Long Buckby and Northampton railway stations. See London Midland and Virgin Trains timetables for details.
Email: [email protected]
heartoftheshires.co.uk
Office telephone: 01604 230 213 Shopping Village: 01327 349 508 Shopping Village mobile: 07890 618 582Darlington’s Tea Room: 01327 342 284
NEW YEAR SALESSTARTS FRIDAY 2nd JAN
FOR THOSE WHO
LOVE TO SHOP CHRISTMAS
at
www.heartoftheshires.co.uk
A5, Watling St, Nr Weedon, Northampton, NN7 4LB
www.heartoftheshires.co.uk email: [email protected]
FOR THOSE WHO LOVE TO SHOP at CHRISTMAS
heartoftheshires.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
BY TRAINRegular services to Long Buckby and Northampton railway stations. See London Midland and Virgin Trains timetables for details.
BY CARGood local road networks.Close to M1 Junctions 16 and 18. Situated on the A5, two miles north of Weedon, Northamptonshire NN7 4LB.
BY CANAL300 yards walk from Bridge18 south of Whilton Marina on the Grand Union Canal.
BY BUSRegular services from all local regions. See Stagecoach for all bus timetables.
We are here
Situated on the A5 Near Weedon, Northampton NN7 4LB
Shop in styleIf you are looking for a truly different
shopping day out, or wish to find something special for your loved ones this year, then Heart of the Shires is the
place to come for all your shopping.
Our fabulous and uniquely individual shops offer you a unique combination of designer brands set within beautiful
rural surroundings for a relaxing shopping experience.
Open 7 days a weekSituated between junction 16 and 18 of the M1,we’re only 10 minutes drive from Northampton,
Towcester and Daventry and not far fromRugby and Market Harborough too!
Northamptonshire’s hidden gemon the A5 at Weedon
www.heartoftheshires.co.uk
Christmas Opening Times1st-23rd December open ..........................10am-5pm24th December ..............................................10am-2pm25th & 26th December ........................................Closed27th-30th December ...................................10am-5pm31st December ...............................................10am-2pm1st January ................................................................Closed2nd Jan onwards open as usual.............10am-5pm
Please check first with individual stores if you are making a special visit.
Christmas at Heart of the Shires
BY CARGood local road networks. Close to M1 Junctions 16 and 18. Situated on the A5, two miles north of Weedon, Northamptonshire NN7 4LB.
BY CANAL300 yards walk from Bridge 18 south of Whilton Marina on the Grand Union Canal.
BY TRAINRegular services to Long Buckby and Northampton railway stations. See London Midland and Virgin Trains timetables for details.
Email: [email protected]
heartoftheshires.co.uk
Office telephone: 01604 230 213 Shopping Village: 01327 349 508 Shopping Village mobile: 07890 618 582Darlington’s Tea Room: 01327 342 284
NEW YEAR SALESSTARTS FRIDAY 2nd JAN
FOR THOSE WHO
LOVE TO SHOP CHRISTMAS
at
www.heartoftheshires.co.uk
heartoftheshires.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
BY TRAINRegular services to Long Buckby and Northampton railway stations. See London Midland and Virgin Trains timetables for details.
BY CARGood local road networks.Close to M1 Junctions 16 and 18. Situated on the A5, two miles north of Weedon, Northamptonshire NN7 4LB.
BY CANAL300 yards walk from Bridge18 south of Whilton Marina on the Grand Union Canal.
BY BUSRegular services from all local regions. See Stagecoach for all bus timetables.
We are here
Situated on the A5 Near Weedon, Northampton NN7 4LB
Shop in styleIf you are looking for a truly different
shopping day out, or wish to find something special for your loved ones this year, then Heart of the Shires is the
place to come for all your shopping.
Our fabulous and uniquely individual shops offer you a unique combination of designer brands set within beautiful
rural surroundings for a relaxing shopping experience.
Open 7 days a weekSituated between junction 16 and 18 of the M1,we’re only 10 minutes drive from Northampton,
Towcester and Daventry and not far fromRugby and Market Harborough too!
Northamptonshire’s hidden gemon the A5 at Weedon
www.heartoftheshires.co.uk
Christmas Opening Times1st-23rd December open ..........................10am-5pm24th December ..............................................10am-2pm25th & 26th December ........................................Closed27th-30th December ...................................10am-5pm31st December ...............................................10am-2pm1st January ................................................................Closed2nd Jan onwards open as usual.............10am-5pm
Please check first with individual stores if you are making a special visit.
Christmas at Heart of the Shires
BY CARGood local road networks. Close to M1 Junctions 16 and 18. Situated on the A5, two miles north of Weedon, Northamptonshire NN7 4LB.
BY CANAL300 yards walk from Bridge 18 south of Whilton Marina on the Grand Union Canal.
BY TRAINRegular services to Long Buckby and Northampton railway stations. See London Midland and Virgin Trains timetables for details.
Email: [email protected]
heartoftheshires.co.uk
Office telephone: 01604 230 213 Shopping Village: 01327 349 508 Shopping Village mobile: 07890 618 582Darlington’s Tea Room: 01327 342 284
NEW YEAR SALESSTARTS FRIDAY 2nd JAN
FOR THOSE WHO
LOVE TO SHOP CHRISTMAS
at
www.heartoftheshires.co.uk
Office telephone: 01604 230 213
Shopping Village: 01327 349 508
Darlington’s Tea Room: 01327 342 284
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heartoftheshires.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
BY TRAINRegular services to Long Buckby and Northampton railway stations. See London Midland and Virgin Trains timetables for details.
BY CARGood local road networks.Close to M1 Junctions 16 and 18. Situated on the A5, two miles north of Weedon, Northamptonshire NN7 4LB.
BY CANAL300 yards walk from Bridge18 south of Whilton Marina on the Grand Union Canal.
BY BUSRegular services from all local regions. See Stagecoach for all bus timetables.
We are here
Situated on the A5 Near Weedon, Northampton NN7 4LB
Shop in styleIf you are looking for a truly different
shopping day out, or wish to find something special for your loved ones this year, then Heart of the Shires is the
place to come for all your shopping.
Our fabulous and uniquely individual shops offer you a unique combination of designer brands set within beautiful
rural surroundings for a relaxing shopping experience.
Open 7 days a weekSituated between junction 16 and 18 of the M1,we’re only 10 minutes drive from Northampton,
Towcester and Daventry and not far fromRugby and Market Harborough too!
Northamptonshire’s hidden gemon the A5 at Weedon
www.heartoftheshires.co.uk
Christmas Opening Times1st-23rd December open ..........................10am-5pm24th December ..............................................10am-2pm25th & 26th December ........................................Closed27th-30th December ...................................10am-5pm31st December ...............................................10am-2pm1st January ................................................................Closed2nd Jan onwards open as usual.............10am-5pm
Please check first with individual stores if you are making a special visit.
Christmas at Heart of the Shires
BY CARGood local road networks. Close to M1 Junctions 16 and 18. Situated on the A5, two miles north of Weedon, Northamptonshire NN7 4LB.
BY CANAL300 yards walk from Bridge 18 south of Whilton Marina on the Grand Union Canal.
BY TRAINRegular services to Long Buckby and Northampton railway stations. See London Midland and Virgin Trains timetables for details.
Email: [email protected]
heartoftheshires.co.uk
Office telephone: 01604 230 213 Shopping Village: 01327 349 508 Shopping Village mobile: 07890 618 582Darlington’s Tea Room: 01327 342 284
NEW YEAR SALESSTARTS FRIDAY 2nd JAN
FOR THOSE WHO
LOVE TO SHOP CHRISTMAS
at
www.heartoftheshires.co.uk
A5, Watling St, Nr Weedon, Northampton, NN7 4LB
www.heartoftheshires.co.uk email: [email protected]
FOR THOSE WHO LOVE TO SHOP at CHRISTMAS
heartoftheshires.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
BY TRAINRegular services to Long Buckby and Northampton railway stations. See London Midland and Virgin Trains timetables for details.
BY CARGood local road networks.Close to M1 Junctions 16 and 18. Situated on the A5, two miles north of Weedon, Northamptonshire NN7 4LB.
BY CANAL300 yards walk from Bridge18 south of Whilton Marina on the Grand Union Canal.
BY BUSRegular services from all local regions. See Stagecoach for all bus timetables.
We are here
Situated on the A5 Near Weedon, Northampton NN7 4LB
Shop in styleIf you are looking for a truly different
shopping day out, or wish to find something special for your loved ones this year, then Heart of the Shires is the
place to come for all your shopping.
Our fabulous and uniquely individual shops offer you a unique combination of designer brands set within beautiful
rural surroundings for a relaxing shopping experience.
Open 7 days a weekSituated between junction 16 and 18 of the M1,we’re only 10 minutes drive from Northampton,
Towcester and Daventry and not far fromRugby and Market Harborough too!
Northamptonshire’s hidden gemon the A5 at Weedon
www.heartoftheshires.co.uk
Christmas Opening Times1st-23rd December open ..........................10am-5pm24th December ..............................................10am-2pm25th & 26th December ........................................Closed27th-30th December ...................................10am-5pm31st December ...............................................10am-2pm1st January ................................................................Closed2nd Jan onwards open as usual.............10am-5pm
Please check first with individual stores if you are making a special visit.
Christmas at Heart of the Shires
BY CARGood local road networks. Close to M1 Junctions 16 and 18. Situated on the A5, two miles north of Weedon, Northamptonshire NN7 4LB.
BY CANAL300 yards walk from Bridge 18 south of Whilton Marina on the Grand Union Canal.
BY TRAINRegular services to Long Buckby and Northampton railway stations. See London Midland and Virgin Trains timetables for details.
Email: [email protected]
heartoftheshires.co.uk
Office telephone: 01604 230 213 Shopping Village: 01327 349 508 Shopping Village mobile: 07890 618 582Darlington’s Tea Room: 01327 342 284
NEW YEAR SALESSTARTS FRIDAY 2nd JAN
FOR THOSE WHO
LOVE TO SHOP CHRISTMAS
at
www.heartoftheshires.co.uk
heartoftheshires.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
BY TRAINRegular services to Long Buckby and Northampton railway stations. See London Midland and Virgin Trains timetables for details.
BY CARGood local road networks.Close to M1 Junctions 16 and 18. Situated on the A5, two miles north of Weedon, Northamptonshire NN7 4LB.
BY CANAL300 yards walk from Bridge18 south of Whilton Marina on the Grand Union Canal.
BY BUSRegular services from all local regions. See Stagecoach for all bus timetables.
We are here
Situated on the A5 Near Weedon, Northampton NN7 4LB
Shop in styleIf you are looking for a truly different
shopping day out, or wish to find something special for your loved ones this year, then Heart of the Shires is the
place to come for all your shopping.
Our fabulous and uniquely individual shops offer you a unique combination of designer brands set within beautiful
rural surroundings for a relaxing shopping experience.
Open 7 days a weekSituated between junction 16 and 18 of the M1,we’re only 10 minutes drive from Northampton,
Towcester and Daventry and not far fromRugby and Market Harborough too!
Northamptonshire’s hidden gemon the A5 at Weedon
www.heartoftheshires.co.uk
Christmas Opening Times1st-23rd December open ..........................10am-5pm24th December ..............................................10am-2pm25th & 26th December ........................................Closed27th-30th December ...................................10am-5pm31st December ...............................................10am-2pm1st January ................................................................Closed2nd Jan onwards open as usual.............10am-5pm
Please check first with individual stores if you are making a special visit.
Christmas at Heart of the Shires
BY CARGood local road networks. Close to M1 Junctions 16 and 18. Situated on the A5, two miles north of Weedon, Northamptonshire NN7 4LB.
BY CANAL300 yards walk from Bridge 18 south of Whilton Marina on the Grand Union Canal.
BY TRAINRegular services to Long Buckby and Northampton railway stations. See London Midland and Virgin Trains timetables for details.
Email: [email protected]
heartoftheshires.co.uk
Office telephone: 01604 230 213 Shopping Village: 01327 349 508 Shopping Village mobile: 07890 618 582Darlington’s Tea Room: 01327 342 284
NEW YEAR SALESSTARTS FRIDAY 2nd JAN
FOR THOSE WHO
LOVE TO SHOP CHRISTMAS
at
www.heartoftheshires.co.uk
Office telephone: 01604 230 213
Shopping Village: 01327 349 508
Darlington’s Tea Room: 01327 342 284
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The Rose InnMain Street, Willoughby, CV23 8BH
01788 891180www.therosecountrypub.co.uk
Dog Friendly
November 2014 It’s our 4 Year Celebration...!!!
So why not join us
November 2014Book a Table for 4 and receive a free
bottle of House Wine when ordering from our A la Carte Menu
Tuesday to Fridayfrom the 4th of
November to the 28th (Tapas Night not
included)
Please Quote ‘4yr Celebration’ when
Booking. T & C’s apply
Tapas at The RoseNovember - Thursday 27th
December - New Year’s Eve! Tapas with Silent Disco....It’s
Fun, Fun, Fun!
December 2014 Festive Prix Fixe Menu
£15.00 2 course£19.00 3 course
Available Tuesday to Friday Lunch & Evening from December 2nd to 24th
January 2015 January Detox...Tuesday to Friday ‘20% OFF’ your
food bill, booking’s only Quote Detox when booking
Coffee cup triviaAA Milne
Conan Doyle
CS Lewis
Ella Wilcox
Emile Zola
Emily Bronte
Geoffrey Chaucer
HG Wells
Ian Rankin
Jean Kerr
JM Barrie
John Keats
John Knox
John Ruskin
John Updike
Judy Blume
Karl Marx
Samuel Pepys
Sandburg
Saul Bellow
Seneca
Find the Author!
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The Home of Cakes and InfusionsThe Home of Cakes and Infusions
The Courtyard Café 6 Bishops Court, Daventry NN11 4NP
01327 872687 www.thecourtyardcafe.org.uk
‘I love it here - they make delicious treats and a proper cup of tea!’ Victoria.Eat in or Take Away
Open 8.30am-4.30pm,
Monday to Saturday
Your support and patronage means everything to our team. We are honoured that you have voted The Courtyard Café, Daventry’s No. 1 Café in the
Daventry Express, No. 1 on Trip Advisor and 2 time finalists, regionally, in the Northamptonshire
Food and Drink Awards.
The Team at Courtyard Café wish you all a very
Happy Christmas and New Yearand remind you that we will be closed
from 2pm on 24th December until Monday 5th January 2015.
2014/15
Awarded Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
No 1 on trip advisor
No 1 Café/Restaurant
on Trip Advisor for The
Daventry District
A Heartfelt Thank You!
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Opening Hours Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
10am until 4pm.Find us
Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex, Onley Grounds Farm, Willoughby,
Rugby, Warks CV23 8AJTel: 07546 222624
www.onleygroundsfarmshop.co.uk
onleyfarmshop
@onleyfarmshopemail - [email protected]
Christmas is coming...
nAdvanced orders are now being taken for Meat Joints and Christmas Poultry.
nBeautiful local artwork and handmade pottery, along with our bespoke hampers make the perfect Christmas gifts.
nLook out for our locally crafted Christmas wreaths and speciality festive foods.
Out & about
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It is not just Bonfire Night fast approaching. Fireworks go on for days around bonfire night and now Christmas and New Year is as popular. You may have already heard fireworks being set off in your local area. For many of us we enjoy the sight, smell and sound but what about your dog?
Some dogs aren’t bothered and happily sleep through them whilst others love them and sit in the garden staring at the sky watching. But for a great many dogs fireworks can be terrifying and very stressful.
What do you do if you dog isn’t a fan of fireworks and is one of the many dogs who become stressed and anxious during these loud bangs and bright lights? How do you keep your dog safe?
It is a good idea to walk your dog earlier in the day before fireworks are likely to be set off as a big danger at this time of year is dogs becoming spooked and running away. In 2012, Petlog, the UK’s largest database for microchipped pets, recorded a staggering 40% increase in the number of calls reporting pets as missing by pet owners, or found by vets, welfare organisations or dog wardens compared to the daily average during November.
Don’t forget to also check what your dog may be picking up on walks after Bonfire Night. Debris from fireworks may look enticing to a dog so be sure to check he isn’t eating anything he shouldn’t.
If your dog becomes particularly anxious during fireworks there are a number of measures you can take to help her relax ranging from popping on the TV or Radio as a distraction from the noise to using a DAP diffuser (discuss with your Vet) or calming tablets depending on the severity of your dog’s anxiety.
If you are the proud owner of a new puppy watch the fireworks with her, and remain calm while doing so, as this should help acclimatise her to these new sights and sounds. Sadly some dogs are just not comfortable with fireworks and require us to remain as calm and relaxed as possible to help them through this stressful evening!
Telephone: 01926 929 040 / 07827 224 912Email: [email protected]: www.waggingtailsuk.co.uk/cvFacebook: Wagging TailsTwitter: @WaggingTailsUK
Remember your dogs, now the season of fireworks is upon us.By Sarah Evans, owner of local home dog boarding company Wagging Tails
Your family
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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.
T: 07504 860363
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Is it time to call a dog walker?
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
Weedon1 The Bungalows, Watling Street, Weedon, NN7 4QQ.
Tel: 01327 344999
www.towcester-vets.co.uk
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• Choice of female and male dentists
• Same dentist each time you visit• Latest equipment to minimise
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materials• Same day emergency
appointments• Comprehensive teeth health
check-ups
• Ample parking and great shopping and restaurants
• Professional teeth whitening at huge discounts
• Fully CQC approved• Friendly comfortable
atmosphere• Child friendly dentists• Children are seen free• Monthly payment plans from
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Call us on: 01327 842815 www.longbuckbydental.com Long-Buckby-Dental
Looking for a new Dentist?Worried about the costs of going private?Come to Long Buckby Dental where we offer affordable private dentistry
Dr Sylvia Bentley Mr Andrew McSweeney
Come and join us. It makes going to the dentist better.
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‘Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week’
Part of The Heart of England Co-operative
So you’ll always have someone to talk to
www.heartofenglandfuneralcare.co.uk 8 High Street Daventry NN11 4HT 01327 707 905
Baileys Banana Trifles300g pot extra-thick double cream7 tbsp Baileys6 chocolate brownies (about 250g/9oz), broken up, or use crumbled chocolate biscuits or loaf cake3 bananas, sliced500g pot vanilla custard6 tbsp toffee sauce25g chocolate, grated
Mix the cream with 1 tbsp Baileys, and set aside. Divide the brownie pieces between 6 glasses, then drizzle each with 1 tbsp Baileys. Top with the sliced
bananas, custard and Baileys cream, dividing equally, then drizzle with toffee sauce and finish with grated chocolate. Can be made a few hours ahead.
1 Alternative Christmas Pudding
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• Choice of female and male dentists
• Same dentist each time you visit• Latest equipment to minimise
pain and time• Choice of treatments and
materials• Same day emergency
appointments• Comprehensive teeth health
check-ups
• Ample parking and great shopping and restaurants
• Professional teeth whitening at huge discounts
• Fully CQC approved• Friendly comfortable
atmosphere• Child friendly dentists• Children are seen free• Monthly payment plans from
just £5.50
Call us on: 01327 842815 www.longbuckbydental.com Long-Buckby-Dental
Looking for a new Dentist?Worried about the costs of going private?Come to Long Buckby Dental where we offer affordable private dentistry
Dr Sylvia Bentley Mr Andrew McSweeney
Come and join us. It makes going to the dentist better.
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take an independent view
Our style consultants will help you to embrace your own unique sense of style with a range of specially selected eyewear that
you wont find anywhere else locally. Look good~feel good~see great
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for a different choice and 10% off eyewear styles bring this voucher to...47 Sheaf St, Daventry NN11 4AA Tel 01327 702289
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2 week trial before you buy on Instant Fit instruments
[email protected] Albert Street, Rugby CV21 2SN
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For more information please contact Diane: 01788 577202 or 07986 166973
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DON’T BUY A HEARING AID until you have commissioned a truly Independent Hearing Assessment
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DIGITAL HEARING AIDS FROM £2952 Week Trial Before You Buy on Instant Fit Instruments
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Diane HammondR.H.A.D , M.S.H.A.A
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For more informationplease contact Diane:01788 57720207986 [email protected] Albert Street, Rugby, CV21 2SN
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.
These services are nowavailable for adults &
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01788 57720207986 166973
✓ Thorough Hearing & TinnitusAssessments
✓ Professional Impartial Advice✓ Wide Choice of Hearing Aids✓ Home Visits✓ Repair & Battery Service✓ Custom-made Swim Moulds, Noise
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DIGITAL HEARING AIDS FROM £2952 Week Trial Before You Buy on Instant Fit Instruments
FROM Your Local IndependentHearing Healthcare Professional
Diane HammondR.H.A.D , M.S.H.A.A
Over 30 years experience in thehearing aid audiology field
For more informationplease contact Diane:01788 57720207986 [email protected] Albert Street, Rugby, CV21 2SN
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.
These services are nowavailable for adults &
children atRugby Osteopathic
Centre69 Albert Street,Rugby, CV21 2SNDanetre Medical
Practice,London Road,
Daventry.For more details or to book anappointment please telephone
01788 57720207986 166973
✓ Thorough Hearing & TinnitusAssessments
✓ Professional Impartial Advice✓ Wide Choice of Hearing Aids✓ Home Visits✓ Repair & Battery Service✓ Custom-made Swim Moulds, Noise
Protectors & Ear Pieces for MobilePhones
DIGITAL HEARING AIDS FROM £2952 Week Trial Before You Buy on Instant Fit Instruments
FROM Your Local IndependentHearing Healthcare Professional
Diane HammondR.H.A.D , M.S.H.A.A
Over 30 years experience in thehearing aid audiology field
For more informationplease contact Diane:01788 57720207986 [email protected] Albert Street, Rugby, CV21 2SN
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.
These services are nowavailable for adults &
children atRugby Osteopathic
Centre69 Albert Street,Rugby, CV21 2SNDanetre Medical
Practice,London Road,
Daventry.For more details or to book anappointment please telephone
01788 57720207986 166973
✓ Thorough Hearing & TinnitusAssessments
✓ Professional Impartial Advice✓ Wide Choice of Hearing Aids✓ Home Visits✓ Repair & Battery Service✓ Custom-made Swim Moulds, Noise
Protectors & Ear Pieces for MobilePhones
Your family
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Just for Kids
Kilsby Pre School is a registered charity providing quality care
and education for children aged 2yrs and over.
• Open from Monday- Friday 9am-3pm• New building set in the grounds of Kilsby C
E Primary School
• A good balance between adult led and Child initiated activities.
• Highly qualified staff working with parents to provide the very best care for
under 5’s
• Children from all areas welcome
*limited spaces left for this school year for 2yr olds, please call to reserve your
space if you haven’t already *
Call Nikki on 01788 824091 for more information
Kilsby Pre school, Manor Road, Kilsby CV23 8XS
www.kilsbypreschool.co.uk
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Just for kids
Do you need a
Santa?Experienced, realistic, reliable Santa
Claus available for your eventCRB and enhanced CRB certified
Good with childrenVery reasonably priced
Own outfitReliableVersatile
All you need to provide are presents and a sack (if required)!
Book Now on 07931 585767
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Visit our website: www.thorntonscyclecentre.co.uk for individual bike specifications
• All cycles are fully assembled and checked before they leave the premises
• Free first service on all their new cycles
• Vast range of spares and accessories
• Fully comprehensive repair service
• Gift vouchers now available
THORNTON’SCYCLE CENTREThe ONE STOP SHOP for all your cycling needs
Tel: 01788 572440100 Cambridge St, Rugby CV21 3NH
Est. 1969
With over 200 bikes on display in our
2-floor showroom There’s someThing
for everyone!
BIKES ACCESSORIES SERVICING
You can expect excellent service and plenty of
expert advice from our friendly, knowledgable staff when you visit…
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LC Landscapes & MaintenanceFull landscape service tailored to suit your budget.
Patios, walls, drives, fencing, digger hire, lawns, hedges, Free no obligation quote
Please contact Lee on01327 438175 or 07852 385620
Find more local suppliers of garden services and equipment on our website
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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
Woodside Farm - Stanford Road - Welford - Northamptonshire - NN6 6HG Tel. 01858 575 618 - Email. [email protected]
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Professional pressure washing for the effective removal of dirt, grime, stains, algae, moss and weeds from all types of hard surfaces including drives, paths, parking areas, decking and patios
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There are a total of six species of reptiles found in the United Kingdom including grass snake, slow worm, common lizard, adder, smooth snake and sand lizard. The first four of which are found right here in Warwickshire and its neighbouring counties.
Despite the preconceptions, all reptiles are elusive and would much rather avoid people entirely. This is the reason they are very rarely seen despite being quite common in the local countryside.
Commonly, when the word adder is mentioned, people naturally worry about the safety of children and pets. Yes, adders are venomous! But they are also very shy and take great effort in avoiding anything bigger than they are.
Many species of reptile employ unique defence mechanisms in order to avoid contact with people or predators. For example grass snakes, which for some reason are unable to flee fast enough, will often play dead, rolling on their backs and sticking their tongues out, hoping to be left alone.
Adders were once regularly recorded within Warwickshire, however these records are
now few and far between (though they fare reasonably well in Northamptonshire). This is as a direct result of habitat loss and persecution.
There are still notable populations of grass snake, slow worm and common lizard within the local area and at this time of year they will be in search of suitable hibernation sites where they can shelter in waiting for spring to return. Reptiles, once emerged from hibernation around March, head in search of food and suitable breeding locations, so if you want to encourage reptiles into your garden, a large compost heap can make the perfect egg-laying habitat. A nice pond, where amphibians breed, also provides a great food source for grass snakes. Reptiles can be a gardener’s best friend with slow worms effectively regulating slug and snail populations.
We should not fear these wonderful creatures as they are a fundamental part of our ecosystem ensuring the natural regulation of insect, mollusc, amphibian and small mammal populations and without which we would suffer not only economic loss within our agricultural industry but also the intrinsic loss of such fascinating animals.
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Retro SweetsThis Christmas why not take your loved ones back to their happy childhood-days by buying them some retro sweets.
Lots of treats for yesteryear have become available again, and you can buy them in all shapes and sizes from single items to whole boxes of your favourites, and some that are gift packaged in hampers or used to create tree or flower designs.
Many of us will remember sweets such as Space Dust, Black Jacks, Flying Saucers, Refreshers, Sugar Mice, Parma Violets, Midget Gems, Wham Bars and Traffic-Light Lollies, I could go on to name many more. For me it was a Friday treat to have 10p to spend and select carefully ‘one of those and one of those etc’ which the assistant would then place into a little white paper bag and hand over to me. I would then joyfully savour them as I walked home from school taking ages to decide in which order I’d eat them.
Behind those items, all laid out in small trays on the counter, were shelves crammed with tall glass jars, containing items such as Pear Drops, Bon-Bons,
Pineapple Cubes and Cherry Lips, all of which were more commonly bought by the quarter.
There are now many shops with these layouts again, selling retro sweets. These range from tiny independents to chains that have many branches across the country. They all create a sense of nostalgia, and I’ve watched grown ups get such joy in once again telling the assistant ‘I’d like one of those and one of those etc.’ They are even known to whoop with delight when they find an old favourite again for the first time. Such retro sweets have also become firm favourites at weddings, where special candy carts are sometimes set up for guests to enjoy.
So if you are old enough to remember when Snickers used to be called Marathon, chances are your friends and family are also of the right era to enjoy a Sherbet Dip liquorice stick or some Fruit Salad chews. Why not take them back to their carefree days, pop in to an old fashioned sweet shop and tick another present off the shopping list. You could also arouse the interest of your younger relatives too, who won’t familiar with these sweets but are sure to find them as delightful as we did.
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Shopping List2 Large Duck Breasts200g Cranberries1 OrangeRedcurrant Jelly500ml Beef Stock, Fresh Pouch from SupermarketI sprig of Rosemary, ChoppedSalt & Pepper
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Remembrance Day Factsl Remembrance Day takes place on November 11 to mark the moment the guns of the First World War fell silent, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918.
l The first Armistice Day was held in 1919 throughout the Commonwealth.
l The name changed to Remembrance Day after the Second World War.
l Remembrance Sunday is held on the second Sunday in November each year, with services at war memorials and churches.
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This is our final issue of 2014 and we would like to thank you, our readers, for
supporting the wonderful businesses on our doorsteps. We are really excited about next year as we will be celebrating our tenth anniversary of delivering local businesses to the local community. Watch
out for special offers and events throughout 2015. To round off 2014 three lucky readers can each win a hamper filled
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Wishing you and your families a very Happy Christmas on behalf of our advertisers and all of the team at The Village Emporium.
How to enterHidden in the magazine are Santa’s little helpers, elves and reindeer (as pictured). Count up all the elves and reindeer that you can find, including the ones on this page, and send the total number to us;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.
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Garden Gate Flowers, RugbyWorkshops at Garden Gate Flowers in Rugby with The Flower Fairies
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In a small saucepan gently heat the frozen ber-ries, icing sugar and cinnamon until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat, stir in the cassis, if using, and set aside to cool completely.
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Christmas QuizThese translate into well known Yuletide songs:
1. Quadruped with crimson proboscis ..................................................................................................................
2. 5 p.m. to 6 a.m. without noise ................................................................................................................................
3. Miniscule hamlet in the far east ............................................................................................................................
4. Ancient benevolent despot .....................................................................................................................................
5. Adorn the vestibule ......................................................................................................................................................
6. Exuberance directed to the planet ....................................................................................................................
7. Listen, aerial spirits harmonizin ..............................................................................................................................
8. Monarchial trio ................................................................................................................................................................
9. Yonder in the haystack ...............................................................................................................................................
10. Assemble, everyone who believes ...................................................................................................................
11. Hallowed post meridian ..........................................................................................................................................
12. Fantasies of a colorless December 25th .......................................................................................................
13. Tin tintinnabulums ......................................................................................................................................................
14. A dozen 24-hour yule periods ............................................................................................................................
15. Befell during the transparent bewitching hour ........................................................................................
16. Homo sapien of crystallized vapor ..................................................................................................................
17. I merely desire a pair of incisors ..........................................................................................................................
18. I spied my maternal parent osculating a fat man in red .....................................................................
19. Perambulating through a December solstice fantasy ..........................................................................
20. Aloft on the acme of the abode .........................................................................................................................
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La Tiella Celebrating one year in business on the High Street in Long Buckby, La Tiella is a true reflection of authentic Italian food, cooked with passion by Lui who has over 40 years experience in the kitchen.
The complete experience is enhanced by the classic elegant dining room, where you will not be disappointed with the wide variety menu options, all classic Italian, of course, with an excellent cellar to match.
Ideal for private functions, family parties and children are most welcome.
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Steve Droy, Piano Tuner Local expert Piano Tuner, Steve Droy has returned to England having spent 2 years training students and tuning Pianos in Mumbai, where humidity levels as high as 85% can ravage the inside of the piano. Its not just India however, where pianos need TLC. Here are 3
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Estate planning solutions from RaftersRafter Wills & Estate Planning Ltd the Pitsford based firm providing bespoke estate planning solutions for individuals, families and businesses have launched a new website. This is the site to visit for all your questions about Wills, Asset Protection, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Business Succession, Inheritance Tax Planning and Probate. There is information that you can print out and read at your leisure. All Wills conform to the ‘STEP Will Writing Code’.
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MND is a fatal, rapidly progressive disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It can leave people locked in a failing body, unable to move, talk and eventually breathe. It kills five people every day in the UK, 30% within a year of diagnosis and more than 50% within 2 years. It has no cure.
We are the only national charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland focused on improving care and support, funding vital research and campaigning to raise awareness for people affected by MND. We rely on voluntary donations.
Find out how you can support our work at www.mndassociation.org
Please join our fight against MND.
MND AssociationPO Box 246 Northampton NN1 2PR Telephone: 01604 250505Email: [email protected]
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The Ice Bucket Challenge has been a wonderful opportunity to spread the word about motor neurone disease (MND), and so far the Motor Neurone Disease Association has received £7 million in donations. A big thank you to all of you!
You might not know, but 80-95% of people living with MND will experience some loss of speech before they die. Too many people experience significant delays in getting the right communication equipment, leaving some people with MND to die without a voice.
This is unacceptable. We need your help to change this.
In a few months time we will be electing our MPs in the 2015 general election. Now is our chance to influence candidates standing for election and ask them to commit to working with us on this important issue.
It only takes you two minutes to help us give a voice to people living with MND.
Come online to sign our charter and to invite your local candidates to read our manifesto.
www.mndassociation.org/voice
Please spare 2 minutes to help MND sufferers
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Dear Santa …
Forgive me writing to you this year, but I thought if the kids can write to Santa why shouldn’t I at least give it a go?
I’ve been a good mother all year. I’ve baked 23 dozen cupcakes for the school fundraiser, made 7 different costumes for various school events (two of them won prizes) and worked out how to attach nine patches onto my daughter’s Girl Scout uniform with staples and a glue gun.
Here are my Christmas wishes:
I’d like a pair of legs that don’t ache after a day chasing the kids and arms that don’t flap in the breeze. I’d also like a waist since I lost mine sometime during my last pregnancy.
I’d love a car with fingerprint resistant windows and a radio that plays only adult music. While we’re on the subject of gadgets a TV that doesn’t broadcast any programmes containing talking animals and a refrigerator with an unbreakable combination lock would be great too.
As I don’t look like having much spare time
in the next 18 years or so I’d like a talking daughter doll that says ‘Yes, Mummy’ to make me feel like I might be in charge some of the time and a recording of Tibetan monks chanting ‘Take your hands off your brother’ – because my voice seems to be outside my children’s hearing range (although the dog seems to hear it OK).
In a perfect world I’d like at least one pair of jeans that will zip all the way up without the use of power tools and a soundproof room where I can hide to talk on the phone.
If it’s too late to find any of these items I’d settle for enough time to brush my teeth and comb my hair without interruption on the same morning – or the luxury of relaxing over a grown up dinner with my husband without a child having a nightmare, needing a drink or simply being awake at a time when it’s reasonable to expect them to be dead to the world.
The buzzer on the cooker is ringing so I have to go – have a safe trip and don’t drink too much sherry.
Yours Mum x
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