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Following sell out seasons in the US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Japan, the international smash hit musical Blood Brothers continues to tour the UK, coming to Northampton for one week only.

Hailed as one of the best musicals of all time, Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers has triumphed across the globe, scooping up no less than four awards for best musical in London and seven Tony Award nominations on Broadway. This epic tale of Liverpool life has been running in London’s West End, since July 1988 and touring the UK since 1995.

Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving story of twin boys separated at birth, only to be reunited, by a twist of fate and a mother’s haunting secret. The memorable score includes A Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.

When Mrs Johnstone, a young mother, is deserted by her husband and left to her own devices to provide for seven hungry children she takes a job as a housekeeper in order to make ends meet. It is not long before her brittle

world crashes around her when she discovers herself to be pregnant yet again – this time with twins! In a moment of weakness and desperation, she enters a secret pact with her employer which leads inexorably to the show’s shattering climax.

A sensational cast, incredible show stopping music, remarkable staging and five star performances make Blood Brothers an enthralling night of entertainment. Willy Russell is undeniably one

of this country’s leading contemporary dramatists, whose countless credits include Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine.

THE GHOSTS OF RUDDIGORE Weds 9- Thurs 10 NovAn Opera Della Luna ProductionOpera della Luna revisit Ruddigore in their own unique style. Ghosts and apparitions take to the stage in this haunting tale of rural romance. A cleverly re-imagined production featuring many well-loved songs. This is Gilbert & Sullivan as you have never seen or heard it before!.Following the company’s innovative productions of HMS Pinafore and The Parson’s Pirates the company turns its hand to this popular classic.www.curveonline.co.uk

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THE SILvER ScREENA winter concert with mince pies and mulled wineA clive conway Production

Robert Powellwith Gabrielle Drake

Sunday November �0th, 7.30pmA romp through 100 years of cinema. Meet charlie chaplin, Mae West, Mickey Mouse, Humphrey Bogart, clark Gable, Groucho Marx, Marilyn Munroe, Jack Lemmon and many, many others.The journey is sweetened with musical interludes from

WOW TAKES A LOOK AT SOME OF THE LATEST THEATRICAL HIGHLIGHTS

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WEDS 2 - SAT 19 NOVEMBER A brand new musical adapta-tion of LP Hartley’s romantic novel The Go-Between comes to Northampton. A co-produc-tion between Royal & Derngate, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Derby LIVE, the play opened to rave reviews in Leeds in Sep-tember.

An elderly man, Leo Colston, stumbles across a trunk filled with the memories of his past, memories long buried and best forgotten. But he cannot forget the events of the oppressively hot summer of 1900, and the memories of his days spent in Norfolk come flooding back. Spending the holidays with the family of his school friend Marcus, the young Leo is un-

The Go-Between

wittingly enlisted into an adult affair of deceit and forbidden passion. Acting as the go-be-tween for the beautiful, upper-class Marian and tenant-farmer Ted, Leo becomes embroiled in a doomed love affair which will shape his life forever.

This beautifully evocative new musical features young local talents in the roles of Leo and Marcus, found from open auditions. In Northampton Wil-liam Miles from Long Buckby and Guy Amos from Hempton, Oxfordshire will be sharing the role of young Leo and Marcus is played by Adam Bradbury and Richard Linnell, both from Buckinghamshire. They join a cast of nine professional actors that includes Sophie Bould (A

2 to 19 November.Tickets, priced from £12 to £23 are available from Box Office on 01604 624811 or online at www.royalandderngate.co.uk

Christmas Carol, Birmingham Rep) playing Marion, Stuart Ward (Dreamboats and Pet-ticoats, West End) as Ted and James Staddon (The Crucible, RSC) as the grown-up Leo.


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Scott Joplin, George Gershwin through to John Barry’s James Bond Theme.Clive Conway flute and Christine Croshaw piano.TICKETS: £16.00 (No concessions)This is a fundraising event.The Little Theatre, Dover Street,Leicester, LE1 6PWBox Office: [email protected]

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CraNfOrD aT ChrISTmaSThursday 1st DecemberDeep in the frosty English countryside, chestnuts are roasting and carols are being sung as the folk of Cranford busily prepare for Christmas, bedecking each and every household with wreaths of holly and mistletoe. But beyond this cosy hubbub of festivity, snow continues to fall and when disaster strikes, the community must unite to keep the spirit of Christmas alive. Chapterhouse proudly presents this heart-warming tale of charity and goodwill to all women and men to celebrate this most magical time of year.

“this confident company should be commended for their enthusiastic production” The Stagewww.lighthousetheatre.co.uk

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WEDNESDay 23 NOvEmBErWritten and performed by Maxwell Golden, CountryBoy’s Struggle is a unique solo show, which comes to The Core at Corby Cube on Wednesday 23 November. The show uses a hip hop style to tell a very honest story of one man’s search for a sense of belonging in a foreign environment.

Inspired by Maxwell’s own time spent growing up in the coastal community of Bude in Cornwall, CountryBoy’s Struggle integrates music, poetry and MC-ing with physical comedy to reflect both rural and urban environments. The one-man show perfectly captures how it feels to grow up with a sense of isolation – a ‘fish out of water’ story which is full of humanity, pathos and warm wit.

CountryBoy’s Struggle

CountryBoy’s Struggle comes to The Core on Wednesday 23 November. To book, call the Ticket Line on 01536 470 470 or visit www.thecorecorby.com.

Writer and performer Maxwell Golden says: “It’s about what it’s like living in a rural area and wanting to make urban music, then moving to the city and finding it’s not what you expect – especially when your heart and soul is on the beaches and with the community you grew up in. Although it is performed predominantly through the aesthetic of modern UK Hip Hop theatre, the real emotion underlying the story is always of upmost importance”

The performance is complemented with a workshop and engagement activity, which aims to provide a platform for young artists from both rural and urban environments.

Contact’s Artistic Director Baba Israel comments: “I’m

really excited about directing Maxwell Golden’s CountryBoy’s Struggle. Maxwell is a fantastic artist with a background in hip hop and spoken word but also in clown and physical theatre and he’s going to bring together those skills to tell a really important story about a young man and his journey. I think this is going to be a new kind of show that is going to create a bridge between two worlds – between the world of rural and the world of urban, and it will engage young people from those areas to start creating their own expression.”

2 DEC 2011 - 1� JaN 2012A touch of Broadway is coming to Leicester this Christmas! 42nd Street is the inspiring story of smalltown girl Peggy Sawyer and her meteoric rise from chorus line hoofer to Broadway star. Packed with show-stopping numbers including We’re in the Money, Keep Young and Beautiful, Lullaby of Broadway and of course the spectacular title number, 42nd Street, this show is a celebration of toe-tapping, foot-stomping, deliciously uplifting razzmatazz not to be missed!

This show promises to be every bit as spectacular as The King and I!

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�2ND STrEET is at The Curve, Leicester from 2 DEC 2011 - 14 JAN 2012 . For tickets call the box office on 0116 242 3595 or visit www.curveonline.co.uk

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WEDNESDAY 16 NOVEMBER War is over and the thoughts of homecoming soldiers turn to love. However, as conflict on the home front ends, Britain’s women are rolling up their sleeves to face a fresh battle – the assertion of their new role in a previously male dominated society. One woman in particular is about to embark on her own merry war…

Shakespeare’s popular com-edy tells of two pairs of lovers. Headstrong Beatrice and proud Benedick live in staunch denial of their true feelings for each other, whilst lovesick Claudio and sweet, naive Hero are head over heels with devotion. But the path of true love never runs smooth, and with foul play and mischief afoot at the hands of

Much Ado About Nothing

devious villain Don John, this classic play promises plenty of scope for Mappa Mundi’s un-mistakable style. Over the past two decades cult Welsh theatre company Mappa Mundi have built a reputation for gloriously irreverent, populist and acces-sible adaptations of classic the-atrical and literary works. With a well deserved reputation for quality, originality and an engag-ing irreverence that continues to charm audiences and win fans UK wide.

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Is at The Castle Theatre, Castle Way, Wellingborough, NN8 1XA. For tickets call the box office on 01933 270 007 or online at www.thecastle.org.uk.

SATURDAY 19 NOVEMBER Liming is a Caribbean-style event offering a mix of poetry, music and dancing all under one roof.

This “carnival and going with the flow” culture from Trinidad mixes with the cosmopolitan style of England to create Tilt’s popular party atmosphere.

Featuring an intoxicating mix of national and local talent, with legendary poet and performer Michael Horovitz (Poetry Olym-pics), Deborah Stevenson, Mela-nie Abrahams and James Ingham, plus Leicester’s very own Lydia

Tilt’s Leicester Liming

Towsey and Michael Brome aka Sureshot. Plus reggae, calypso, Brazilian and hip-hop music by Psykhomantus (2009 DMC Su-premacy Champion).

Caribbean food and drink on sale from 5pm to get you in the party mood.

Embrace ArtsRichard Attenborough centreLancaster Road Leics. LE1 7HAT: 0116 252 2455E: [email protected]: www.le.ac.uk/embracearts



Thur 24 - saT 2� NOvThe award winning Kibworth Theatre Company’s Autumn production will be The Wind In The Willows. A timeless and exciting tale of adventure and cunning, camaraderie, fun and friendship. Kenneth Grahame’s classic book has been sensitively adapted for the stage by our own Martyn Wyburn and has been a great

Toad in the hole!

opportunity for our younger members to demonstrate their talents in many of the animal roles. Toad and his friends Rat, Mole and Badger are taken on many exciting journeys, encountering danger in the Wild Wood with the scary weasels, ferrets and stoats and even ending up in prison. Needless to say all ends happily...or does it? We’ll have to wait and see!

All performances take place at Kibworth Grammar School Hall from 24th to 26th November at 7.30 pm with a matinee also on 26th at 2.30 pm. Tickets, priced at £6 go on sale from Tuesday 1st November from Kibworth DIY, Fleckney Road, Kibworth or via our Box Office on 07982 060543. Seats are numbered and this is sure to be a popular family show with several seasonal elements so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Tue 29 NOv - saT 3 DecThis festive bow of Masque’s 80th year celebrations intends to surprise and delight.

Chloe McKoy breathes life into the boastful yet careless Peter Pan. The bumbling Lost Boys follow him, along with Verity Johnson as Wendy, Adam Monk as John and Ethan Monk as Michael, rounding off the Darling trio. The honourable Indians protect the children against the raggedly rambunctious crew of pirates; led by Fraser Haines as the camp tyrant, Captain Jas Hook and Barry Dougall as the loveable Smee, as they run roughshod over Neverland.

Richard Jordan is directing our cast of 30 players, comprised of the young and the

Peter Pan

young at heart, in his first foray into direction. Denise Swann assists him in the unenviable role of stage manager.

This is the most relaxed I have been so far in a rehearsal period. It is probably because up until now, I have felt minimal pressure. However, I have been observing and I am impressed with the verve and vigour in which the cast are going about their business. Everyone is focused and enjoying themselves. The professionalism from the young is matched by the young at heart and these players are bringing out their characters already.

Peter Pan is a story of youth and adulthood, love and loss,

A Masque Theatre andMasque Youth Theatre co-production. Tue 29 November - Sat 3 December 2011 at 7.30pmMatinee: Sat 3 December at 2.30pm. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Sheep Street, NorthamptonCall 01604 47 20 20 or [email protected]

and more importantly, make-believe. This fantastic fiction is set in the majestic round of the Holy Sepulchre Church

from Tuesday 29th November to Saturday 3rd December at 7:30pm, including a matinee performance on the Saturday at 2:30pm. This is a show for the entire family and we promise you a fun journey through Neverland; all you have to do is remember the address, Second star to the right, then straight on ‘til morning.



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If you only go to 20 comedy gigs this month… with DJ Fontana

Thur 3rD NOv.Puppetry Of The Penis: 3D.Derby Assembly rooms and Guildhall.Andrew Bird, Markus Birdman, rob rouse.Nottingham GleeJames Sherwood, Shazia Mirza, Spiky Mike, Stephen GrantAshby-de-la-Zouch Funhouse Comedy

FrI 4Th NOv.recommendedJason Byrne: Cirque Du Byrne. Leicester De Montfort hall.Jason Manford: Off On Tour We GoDerby Assembly rooms and GuildhallJoe WIlkinson: My Mum’s Called Stella And My Dad’s Called Brian.rutland uppingham TheatreThe Boy With Tape On his Face.Leicester The Y TheatreAdrian Poynton, Gavin Webster, Matthew Osborn, Sam Avery. Loughborough Town hall

SAT 5Th NOv.Steve-O - Nottingham rock City.Iain Stirling, John ryan, richard Morton, Sam Avery.Leicester highlight.

FrIDAY 11 NOvEMBEr This is his third tour of the country – and has some shades of light and dark with several trademark passionate tirades and a little peek behind the show business curtain. Coalition, cuts, comedy and discovering a pair of underpants in a jar of mayonnaise. Star of BBC’s Mock The Week and Live At The Apollo. Book early to avoid disappointment! Show may contain strong language/adult humour.

Gruntled

CurvE ThEATrE,Cultural QuarterRutland Street, LeicesterLE1 1SB0116 242 3595

SAT 12 NOvEMBEr The minute Jo Caulfield hits the stage at Kettering Arts Centre you know you’re in for a good time. Nominated as ‘Funniest Wom-an 2010’ (LAFTA Awards) and ‘Best Female Stand-Up’ (Chortle Awards), Jo Caulfield is one of the most successful female StandUp comedians in the country. She is star of Radio 4’s critically ac-claimed It’s That Jo Caulfield Again

Jo Caulfield

and recently seen on Michael McIn-tyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You, Never Mind The Buzzcocks and Best of The Comedy Store, The Apprentice, You’re Fired.

KETTErING ArTS CENTrE.St Andrews Church, corner of Rockingham Rd & Lindsay St, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 8RG

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MONDAY 2� NOvEMBER Comic and musician Bill Bailey is to bringing his live show Dan-delion Mind to De Montfort Hall as an extra date on his national UK tour.

Featuring Bill’s trademark musical interludes, observa-tions and stories of the road, Dandelion Mind will be based loosely on the theme of doubt (or will it?), as we follow Bill from his real-life saga of being trapped by the ash cloud to his barely contained rants about celebrity, TV, creationism and Michael Winner.

He demonstrates new in-struments, both ancient and modern, he sings an internet love song, a lament about punk heroes, Iranian hip-hop and plays a mean folk-bouzouki. Thomas the Doubter gets a new

Bill Bailey

Mov 28 NovDE MONtfORt HAll, Granville Rd, Leicester LE1 7RU. Box Office: 0116 233 3111www.demontforthall.co.uk

look, and Darwin’s curious ob-sessions and the myth of intel-ligent design are all worked over in Bill’s own surreal style. He revisits the music of his youth with a brand-new French Disco re-working of Gary Numan’s hit ‘Cars’, played in his own inimita-ble way, and maybe some Wur-

Andy White, Christian Reilly, tom Deacon.Nottingham Jongleurs

SuNDAY 6tH NOvtom Stade: What Year Was that?.Derby Assembly Rooms and GuildhallSpiky Mike.leicester KayalGina Yashere.Nottingham Just the tonic

MONDAY 7tH NOv.RecommendedStephen Merchant: Hello ladies... .Nottingham Royal Centre

tHuRSDAY 10tH NOv.James Sherwood: One Man And His Piano.leicester Crumblin’ Cookie

SAt 12tH NOv.Paul Ricketts. lutterworth Piano Room

MON 14tH NOv.Stephen Merchant: Hello ladies... leicester De Montfort Hall

tuES 15tH NOvDaniel Sloss: the Joker.leicester the Y theatreAndy Hamilton’s Hat Of Doom. Nottingham Playhouse

WED 16tH NOvlee Nelson’s Well New tour. Nottingham PlayhouseReginald D Hunter: Sometimes Even the Devil tells the truth.leicester De Montfort Hall

fRi 1�tH NOvPuppetry Of the Penis: 3D.leicester De Montfort Hall

SAt 19tH NOvOmid Djalili : tour Of Duty.leicester De Montfort Hall

Cirque Du Byrne

fRiDAY 4 NOvEMBER Roll up, roll up as Edinburgh’s top selling comedian Jason Byrne takes to the road to hotwire your comedy funny bones with his brand new show, Cirque du Byrne!

Brought to you by the ring-master of tom-foolery himself, this promises to be an anarchy packed show of acrobatic pro-portions. Encounter deviously constructed comic spectacle, be tamed by on-stage farce and audience interaction, and gasp in awe at daring comic stunts as the definitive clown of comedy pushes his riotous show to the edge.

DE MONtfORt HAll,Granville Rd, LeicesterLE1 7RU.Box Office: 0116 233 3111. www.demontforthall.co.uk

zels-based remixes of classic German techno. Just your nor-mal Bill Bailey gig then.



Weds 16 & Fri 25 NOvIn just over a decade since he began performing, Reginald D Hunter has become one of the UK comedy industry’s best-known and most distinctive performers. His work is often brutally honest, frequently controversial but always meticulously measured and thought out.

He is one of the few performers to have been nominated for the highly coveted main Perrier Award in three consecutive years and has become a well-known face on primetime television shows such as Live At The Apollo and QI and is a frequent guest on Have I Got News For You.

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Wed 16 Novde MONtFOrt Hall,Granville Rd, Leicester LE1 7RU. Box Office: 0116 233 3111www.demontforthall.co.ukFri 25 NovrOyal &derNgate,Guildhall Road, NorthamptonNN1 1DP01604 624811www.royalandderngate.co.uk

tue 22Nd NOvdave gorman’s Powerpoint Presentation.leicester de Montfort Hall

tHu 24tH NOvtony law: go Mr tony go!leicester Crumblin’ CookieCraig Campbell.leicester the y theatreBill Bailey: dandelion Mind. Nottingham arena

sat 26tH NOvMarlon davis, yianni agisilaou.leicester Highlight

tues 2�tH NOvMitch Benn.Nottingham lakeside arts Centre

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WOW LOOKS FORWARD TO PANTOMIME SEASON... OH YES WE DO!

A star-studded cast takes the stage in Aladdin this Christmas!

9 DeC 2011 - 8 JAN 2012 Taking the role of Wishee Washee in Aladdin, Bobby Davro is a man of many talents; comedian, impressionist, game-show host and actor. His Saturday night series Bobby Davro on The Box made him a household name. Bobby has also presented a number of game shows, such as Winner Takes All. Recent appearances have included Dancing on Ice, and the role of loveable rogue Vinnie Monks in EastEnders.

Brian Fortuna, making his panto debut as Aladdin in Northampton, is best known for his astonishingly skilled performances on two series of Strictly Come Dancing. He was also lead choreographer

AlADDiN runs at Royal & Derngate from Buy Tickets Fri 09 Dec - Sun 08 Jan Tickets can be booked on 01604 624811 or www.royalandderngate.co.uk.

on the ground-breaking BBC3 show Dancing on Wheels, pairing disabled and able-bodied contestants. He has been principal dancer in the two US tours of Dancing With The Stars, as well as appearing in The Aviator with Leonardo Di Caprio.

Joining Brian and Bobby on

stage will be the well-loved actor Jeffrey Holland in the role of Widow Twankey, in his 40th season of pantomime. As well as his numerous stage appearances, Jeffrey is well known from classic hit TV series Hi de Hi, You Rang M’Lord and Oh Dr Beeching. Aladdin also stars television favourite

and the world’s most famous fox, Basil Brush, in the role of Chief Inspector Basil - Boom, Boom!

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Fri 16 Dec - Sat 7 JaNCome with us into pantoland with Dick and his clever cat. Go with them to London. Are the streets paved with gold? Will our hero make his for-tune and win the hand of the fair daughter of Alderman Fit-zWarren?

Boo and hiss as the Evil King Rat tricks our hero and has him banished from the city. Sail with them to exotic islands where our hero and his cat triumph over evil and return to England where Dick becomes Lord Mayor.

Dick Whittington

Along the way, enjoy the antics of Sarah the cook and her idle son and the comical sailors. With wonderful scen-ery and beautiful costumes, songs and dance and plenty of audience participation, this is a family pantomime for all to enjoy.

tueS 13th – Sat 31St DecProducer James Hill brings all the magic of the ball to Ketter-ing’s Lighthouse Theatre with a spectacular production of CINDERELLA. Building on last year’s amazing Aladdin, the Lighthouse invites you to grab your tickets for Prince Charm-ing’s Royal Ball before it’s too late - you won’t be needing a Fairy Godmother to afford to take the whole family to the greatest pantomime of them all...!

Get ready for Kettering’s biggest ever Christmas panto-mime and enter the enchanted and magical world of Cinderel-la. This timeless classic will be brought to life by a fantastic all-star cast including Dancing on Ice and Coronation Street DANNY YOUNG as Prince Charming, the British Battleaxe CHRISTINE HAMILTON as the Fairy Godmother, NEIL HAMIL-

cinderella

TON as Baron Hardup, Eurovi-sion starlet NICKI FRENCH as Dandini and he hilarious TONY HOWES as Buttons

fabulous sets and breath-taking costumes alongside incredible live music! Will the beautiful Cinders meet her dashing Prince Charming? Or will the Ugly Sisters thwart her path to the ball? With the knock-about laughter of the wonderfully cheery Buttons, not to mention the magical deeds of Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother, this will be the per-fect way to spend your family Christmas.

ciNDerella is at the The Lighthouse TheatreKettering Conference CentreThurston Drive, KetteringNN15 6PB. For tickets, call the Box Office: 01536 414141 or Email: [email protected]

the little theatre, Dover Street,leicester, le1 6PWBox Office: 01162551302 adults: £13.00children and registered disabled: £11.00

alice iN WONDerlaNDruns at Royal & Derngate from Buy Tickets Wed 30 Nov - Sun 08 Jan Tickets can be booked on 01604 624811 or www.royalandderngate.co.uk.

WeD 30 NOv - SuN 08 JaNJoin Alice on a fantastical adventure down the rabbit hole this Christmas to a topsy-turvy world of tea parties, talking animals and one very bad-tempered Queen.

Following on from the success of last year’s critically acclaimed The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, we bring another well loved children’s classic to the stage in this magical production of Lewis Carroll’s Alice In Wonderland.

Adapted by Phil Porter (Starseeker, Hansel and Gretel), this hilarious new version of the timeless tale features all of your favourite characters from Wonderland – from the White Rabbit to the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter and the Queen

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of Hearts. With live music and giggles galore, this is the perfect festive treat for all the family.

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TUE 29 NOV - SUN 11 DEC A wonderfully heart-warning winter’s story for younger audiences to enjoy, One Snowy Night, from the Tales from Percy’s Park series by popular children’s author Nick Butterworth, can be seen from Tuesday 29 November to Sunday 4 December. This snuggly story unfolds with songs to sing along to and furry friends to meet. With its endearing puppets and enchanting music, it is the perfect Christmas treat for three to six year olds and their families.

Then from Wednesday 7 to Sunday 11 December, The Core welcomes CBBC’s

Enjoy a family Christmas at The Core

Dan and Jeff with their most extravagant show yet, Potted Panto, squeezing seven classic and much-loved pantomimes into one incredible, side-splittingly funny show, ideal for ages five and above. This dastardly double act have taken the biggest stories and best-loved characters of the nation’s favourite festive shows and gift-wrapped them into one hilarious madcap ride.

For more information on times and ticket prices, or to book, call the Ticket Office on 01536 470 470 or visit www.thecorecorby.com.

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thurSDay 24 NOveMBer One of the world’s greatest sitar players and daughter of the unsurpassed Ravi Shankar, Anoushka Shankar performs at Northampton’s Royal & Derngate, as part of her Traveller tour.

Having collaborated with the likes of Peter Gabriel, Herbie Hancock, Madonna, Nina Si-mone, Sting and James Taylor, internationally acclaimed sitar-ist, composer, and conductor Anoushka Shankar has flour-ished as ‘crossover’ act. Yet, as daughter of Ravi Shankar, one of the greatest musicians of modern times, Anoushka is deeply rooted in the Indian classical tradition. She has released five highly acclaimed

anoushka Shankar

albums, performed a leading role at a Royal Albert Hall Prom, and is the youngest ever artist to receive a ‘Best World Music Album’ Grammy.

Her new recording, Traveller (released 17th October), brings together the passionate and di-verse music of Spain with the vibrant, ancient forms of the In-dian classical tradition. Tracing the Gypsies’ journey from their homeland in Rajasthan and finally settling in Spain, Travel-ler explores the evolutionary bridge between flamenco and Indian music.

In a beautiful, ground break-ing musical collaboration, Anoushka Shankar brings Traveller to life in a concert fea-turing a group of all-star Indian

Thursday 24 November at 7.30pm. Tickets are priced at £22 and £19 and can be booked by calling Box Office on 01604 624811 or online at www.royalandderngate.co.uk.

and flamenco musicians, to re-forge the link separated by a thousand years, between Span-ish and Indian music. Anoushka and her band fuse the rhythmic and tonal differences of these genres combining two highly evolved musical forms with refreshing innovation, present-ing a unique crossover portrait exploring the full history of fla-menco and Indian music from their origins to the modern day, transporting the listener on a magical journey.

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Curve Theatre

Sunday 13th NovCaShier NO.9 The Musician

Monday 14th NovTuriN BrakeS, JerSey Budd O2 academy Leicester

Tues 15th NovMerry ChriSTMaS MuSiChaLLroyal and derngateBeverLey kNighTThe assemblyThe daMNedrock City

Weds 16th NovPigeON deTeCTiveSroadmender

Thursday 17th NovONe NighT Of eLviSroyal and derngate

friday, 18th Nov LONdON COMMuNiTy gOSPeLChOirThe StableskMfdMThe assembly

Sat 19th NovSuBrOCkerz feaT Jaguar SkiLLS & frieNdSroadmenderSCaLey fuegOThe donkeyThe SMiThS iNdeedO2 academy Leicester

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SaT 19 - SuN 20 NOvThe Red Hot Chili Peppers are finally coming back to the UK for their first tour here since 2006!

The huge arena tour will see Anthony Kiedis, bassist Flea, drummer Chad Smith and guitarist Josh Klinghoffer hit the LG Arena for two nights on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th November 2011.

The band’s LG Arena date in Birmingham will follow the August 29th release of their eagerly anticipated new album ‘I’m With You’, recorded at East West In Los Angeles and Shangri-la in Malibu, CA. ‘I’m With You’ was produced by Rick Rubin, who has produced the band’s previous five albums, 2006’s Stadium Arcadium, 2002’s By The Way, 1999’s Californication, 1995’s One Hot

red hot Chili Peppers

Minute and 1991’s Blood Sugar Sex Magik.

The album’s tracklisting is: Monarchy of Roses, Factory of Faith, Brendan’s Death Song, Ethiopia, Annie Wants A Baby, Look Around, The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie, Did I Let You Know, Goodbye Hooray, Happiness Loves Company, Police Station, Even You Brutus?, Meet Me at the Corner and Dance, Dance, Dance.

LG Arena 0844 338 8000Tickets :£49.50 & £45.00www.lgarena.co.uk

The Chili Peppers will be supported by fellow Los Angeles band Fool’s Gold on all dates, with the Birmingham shows set to be the culmination of the UK tour as they finish their dates here in the city.

TueSday 15 NOveMBerSo, which Lucinda Belle would you like to meet first? There are lots to choose from, as one of the most notable up-and-comers on the UK music scene prepares to take 2011 by the horns

She honed her skills playing harp in hotels, but soon ditched that to become a Jazz Harpist in none other than Nashville. Returning home with harp in the back of a black cab, a new era began where she earned a reputation as a songwriter and session player in the good company of Rufus Wainwright, The Petshop boys, Jamaroquai and Robbie Williams, with whom she caught her break, spotted at the Electric Proms with him.

Lucinda is pioneering the way forward for the harp. Effortlessly breaking down stereotypes, she

Lucinda Belle

gracefully transports you into her world proving with her original acoustics covers such as Gaga’s ‘Telelphone Song’ and Paolo Nutini’s ‘Candy’, that she and just her harp are enough to fill any stage. Lucinda will be promoting and releasing her ‘Covers’ EP due for release in May 2011.

Drawing comparisons don’t do justice to her well-developed ear for a pop melody, captivating voice and an undeniable gypsy spirit that permeates everything the Belle does. ‘I really do believe in my songs and that there’s something for everyone in my music,’ she says. ‘I did a full circle and became who I was meant to be in life.’

the Lucinda Belle Orchestra Tues 15 Nov. The Stables.www.stables.org

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SATURDAY 12 NOVEMBER In a career spanning more than 35 years Adam Ant has had ten top 10 singles with his band Adam and the Ants and also as a solo artist with 3 reaching the number 1 position in the UK.

With hundreds of shows performed in the UK since 1977, Adam has also toured extensively throughout the United States, mainland Europe, Australia and Japan.

Throughout the 80s and 90s Adam took up acting on the stage

(Entertaining Mr Sloane & Greek), TV (The Equalizer, Tales from the Crypt& Northern Exposure)

and also film (Love Bites, Slam Dance & Nomads) whilst

Adam Ant

still writing and producing music.

With 8 albums behind him Adam has just completed two successful UK tours

The Assembly, Leamington SpaWarwickshireCV31 3NF Box Office - 01926 311 311Ticket Line - 0844 854 1358

SUNDAY 27 NOVEMBER Clare’s unique performance is held together by the concept of the great “British” song … Al-though rooted in the jazz tradi-tions of the 1930’s and 40’s, the show covers a hugh spectrum of sounds and genres but focuses on Clare’s interpretations of these well-written songs which have stood (and are standing) the test of time – from Noel Cow-ard to Annie Lennox, the show wends its way through 100 years of great songwriting.

The two songs that started the whole project were Try A Little Tenderness and A Nightin-gale Sang In Berkeley Square “I had always assumed these to be American songs and was fas-cinated to learn that both were written by Americans and Brits

The sound of Teal

working together”. Add to the mix an uplifting New Orleans take on Ray Noble’s Love Is The Sweet-est Thing, a blistering samba arrangement of Moloko’s Sing It Back with Latin percussion. It is to Clare’s credit that all these songs from such wide-ranging eras sit alongside each other so comfortably.

The evening promises to be as varied as it is entertaining, with Clare’s inimitable humour and banter mixed perfectly with uplifting ballads and up-tempo classics, old and new.

The Lighthouse TheatreKettering Conference CentreThurston DriveKettering, NN15 6PB01536 414141www.lighthousetheatre.co.uk

FRIDAY 18 NOVEMBER Legendary singer, songwriter and former front man of Ace, Squeeze and Mike & The Mechanics returns following the success of his 2010album A Different Hat, which features the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

With a back catalogue of hits including How Long and The Living Years, Paul’s marvelously soulful voice is known to millions around the world.

Paul Carrack

SUNDAY 27 NOVEMBER Julian Lloyd Webber is widely regarded as one of the most creative musicians of his generation.

He is a fine exponent of the Elgar Cello Concerto; so much so that his recording of the work was hailed by BBC Music Magazine as the finest ever version and he has been

Julian Lloyd Webber

elected President of the Elgar Society in recognition of his devotion to the composer’s work.

This exquisitely romantic concerto is paired with two other English masterpieces. Delius’ The Walk to the Paradise Garden is an evocative and sultry orchestral portrait, while Vaughan Williams’ Fifth Symphony marked a return to the composer’s traditional pastoral style, finding its spiritual heart in the lovely slow and emotional movement.

Royal &Derngate Guildhall RoadNorthamptonNN1 1DP01604 624811www.royalandderngate.co.uk

Royal &Derngate, Guildhall RoadNorthampton01604 624811www.royalandderngate.co.uk

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Wednesday 23rd NovemberRhythms Of the WORldthe Picturedrome, Northampton

thurs 24th NovsacRed mOtheR tONgueRoadmenderliaNe caRROllthe Black Bottom club, Northampton

friday 25th NovembercaROl leemiNg & the RaNdOm acts Of seNseless Beauty BaNdthe donkeydR.feelgOOd /NiNe BelOWZeROthe assembly

sat 26th NovsPaRtaN eveNts - tROjaNPROjectRoadmenderdaNfest: all-day PROgROck extRavagaNZathe musician

sunday 27th NovemberPuRPle ciRclesthe donkey

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29 NOv - 1 dec Young Voices is celebrat-ing its 15th Musical year in 2011 with this year’s concert series at the LG Arena, Bir-mingham. For over 15 years now Young Voices has been introducing children to a widevariety of music and perform-

young voices

ance opportunities by encour-aging everyone to learn, enjoy and share music and singing.

This year over 6,000 chil-dren will be singing at each of their 3 concerts at the LG Are-na, Birmingham.

This year they will be joined by some amazing artists, includ-

LG ArenaNational Exhibition CentreBirminghamB40 1NT0 121 780 4141www.lgarena.co.uk

ing Connie Talbot (Connie be-came an overnight star after she appeared on Britain’s Got Talent in 2007), The High Kings (Ire-land’s platinum Folk Band Of The Year) will be showcasing their incredible versatility and skills as multi-instrumentalists, playing 13 instruments between them, also Randolph Matthews, whose brand of soul, jazz and world beat box has taken him around the globe over the last 10 years.

Get ready for some live, fun, vocal expression for all the family!

suN 4 - mON 5 decemBeRLet’s Hang On take you on a musical journey through the prolific career of one of the most successful bands of all time” Frankie Valli & The FourSeasons”

You will hear the story of these blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks who wrote there own songs invented there own sound and took the world by storm all before the age of 30…

At one point he stage is transformed into a street cor-ner in New Jersey, four guys sitting on some steps under a street lamp singing doo wop had industry critics writing “PERFECTION” “AN AUTHEN-TIC MASTERPIECE” and “MIND

let’s hang On

BOGGLING ACCURACY”Get ready to hear all your

favourite hits including “Dec 63, Beggin’, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Grease, Working My Way Back To You, Who Loves You, Bye Bye Baby and many many more…

Sunday 4th & Monday 5th of December 2011Octagonal Hall Theatre, Welland Park Road, Mkt Harboro’Doors open 7pm, starts 7:30pm, Tickets £16.50. To book call 07957 577 402 or 07545 338388Also available from Sheeda’s Beauty Clinic, Abbey St. Mkt Harboro’

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MONDAY 21 NOVEMBER The ever-popular Vampires Rock will be swooping back into Royal & Derngate for one night only, and it is a rock spectacular not to be missed!

This musical comedy is set in the year 2030 in New York, where the un-dead are among us and livelier than ever. Steve Steinman, with his unique tongue-in-cheek humour, plays the charismatic and supremely evil Baron Von Rockula, owner of the Live and Let Die Club. In search of a new bride, the Baron must convince his chosen one to agree to eternal immortality, to be his queen and live forever; that is, to lose her soul to rock and roll!

Surrounded by an amazing stage set and stunning

Vampires Rock

Derngate auditorium, on Monday 21 November at 7.30pm. Tickets, priced £23, are available from the Box Office on 01604 624811 or online at www.royalandderngate.co.uk.

pyrotechnics, a full cast of superb singers and dancers and a formidable band blast their way through some of the greatest ever rock anthems, including We Will Rock You, Bat Out of Hell, Highway to Hell, Since You’ve Been Gone, Total Eclipse of the Heart, Devil Gate Drive, I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll, Poison and Sweet Child of Mine.

Winning praise from some of rock’s royalty including Brian May (Queen), Paul Crook (Meat Loaf) and Eddie Ojeda (Twisted Sister), Vampires Rock is a show like no other. It combines rock, comedy and musical theatre with a truly unique result, guaranteeing the audience will be on their feet with the cast, and rocking into the night.

SUN 6 - MON 7 NOVLeicester-born Engelbert has been a legend in the

Engelbert Humperdinck

records sold, 64 gold and 24 platinum records and two Grammy award nominations.

Romance serves as the core of his music and lasting success. He knows how to pick songs with eternal themes of love and longing, and lovers always want to hear them sung.

Engelbert has just finished a brand new studio album, Released, with award-winning record producer Paul Wiltshire and will be returning to home for two very special evenings of unmissable music

Sunday 6 and Monday 7 NovDe Montfort Hall, Granville Rd, Leicester LE1 7RU. Box Office: 0116 233 3111www.demontforthall.co.uk

international music industry for the last 40-plus years, with more than 150 million

The Laine Dankworth Centre

Monday 7 November, 8pmAN EVENING WITH ROGER MCGUINNTickets £29.50

Tuesday 8 November, 8pmTASHI LHUNPO MONKSTickets £14

Friday 11 November, 8pmHOT CLUB OF COWTOWNTickets £17

Tuesday 15 November, 8pmTHE LUCINDA BELLE ORCHESTRATickets £14.50

Thursday 17 November, 8pmPHIL BANCROFT'S HOME, SMALL AS THE WORLDTickets £10, £12.50

Friday 18 November, 8pmLONDON COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIRTickets £21

Monday 21 November, 8pmEMILY BARKER & THE RED CLAY HALOTickets £12.50

Wednesday 23 November, 8pmENSEMBLE 360 & TIMOTHY WESTTickets £12.50, £17.50, students £5

Box Office 01908 280800www.stables.orgBooking Fee of £2.60 pertransaction applies to all telephone sales

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Thu 03 + Fri 04 Nov - Vegetarian & Vegan DiningCourtesy of The Greenhouse team - Orders taken 6.00 – 8.30pm

Sat 05 Nov - Acoustic Gold with Paul LiddellSensational premier league folk-pop singer/songwriter – not to be missed!

Sun 06 Nov - SidewinderExcellent electric Blues band – songs by Trower, Moore,

Bonnamassa, SRV etc. & guestsThu 10 + Fri 11 Nov - Vegetarian & Vegan Dining

Courtesy of The Greenhouse team - Orders taken 6.00 – 8.30pm Sat 12 Nov - Our New All British Evening Menu

Traditional Bill of Fare plus one free bottle of wine per coupleSun 13 Nov - Red Kite Rising - Rousing multi-instrumental folk band

Thu 17 Nov - Harborough Acoustic Sessions - Now in their 12th year!Fri 18 + Sat 19 Nov - Our New All British Evening Menu

Traditional Bill of Fare plus one free bottle of wine per coupleSun 20 Nov - The Dave Clemo Band

Acoustic folk/blues/country/pop/rock & 21st century skiffle. 6 & 12 string finger-style acoustic guitarist

Fri 25 + Sat 26 Nov - Our New All British Evening MenuTraditional Bill of Fare plus one free bottle of wine per couple

Sun 27 Nov - Jacksboro Highway - Classy acoustic blues & covers band

Live Acoustic Gold NightTickets £6 / Doors 7pm - Food available

Sunday Lunch Acoustic SessionsFree entry - Music 12 – 3 pm - Food available from 9.30am

Harborough Acoustic SessionsFree entry / Music from 8pm - Doors 7pm / Food available

PlusEvery Friday - Bob Renwick - acoustic singer/song writer

5.30-7.30 pm / Free entry / Bar & food available / Dogs welcome

Every Wednesday- Fish Night - (subject to numbers) 4-course menu served at 7.30pm - £18 p.p. incl. one bottle wine per couple

Joules Yard & Eating HouseRear of 53-55 High Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7AF

Email: [email protected] 01858 463250

Joules Yard - EventsNovember 2011

THURSDAY 24 NOVEMBER The undisputed King of boogie-woogie, Jools Holland, is back, impressing audiences old and new with his trademark party experience and stunning musi-cal performances that his tour has become renowned for.

We are delighted to have as our special guest, the best selling artist Herbert Grone-meyer.

He follows in the footsteps

Jools Holland & His R&B Orchestra

of celebrated UK singers such as Lulu, Marc Almond, Dave Edmunds and Alison Moyet, who have all shared the stage with Jools Holland over the last few years.

He will also be joined by long time guest vocalists Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall, along with the inimitable musi-cianship of the Rhythm & Blues Orchestra to play tracks span-ning Jools’ entire solo career, as well as songs from his lat-est album, Rockinghorse.

De Montfort HallGranville Rd, Leicester LE1 7RU. Box Office: 0116 233 3111www.demontforthall.co.uk

THURSDAY 24 NOVEMBERBilly Bragg has been music onto the political stage since 1983 with songs like A New England and Between The Wars and he feels that in the wake of the Autumn riots, there is just as much to sing about now as there ever was.

The Left Field in Motion tour will run throughout the country in November and will stop off at the Leicester 02 Academy on November 24th. Support will come in the form of MOBO winner Akala, and Sound of Rum. Bragg says he hopes the tour will help to engage a new generation in political activism while showcasing emerging talent. Ticket prices have been pegged lower than usual in an acknowledgement of the bleak financial climate.

Billy Bragg

The Left Field in MotionThursday 24 November O2 Academy Leicester,University Road,LE1 7RHFurther Info: www.o2academyleicester.co.ukTel Bookings: 0844 477 2000Online: www.ticketweb.co.uk

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ART AND CULTURE NEAR YOU... SPONSORED BY

CrOft WiNgates fiNe art, Wingates Walk 44a St Mary’s Road Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7DU. Tel: 01858 465455 email: [email protected]

there’s an art to giving!The festive season is upon us once more. Here at Croft Wingates Fine Art, the gallery is brimming with an exciting and varied collection of art, from traditional landscapes to abstract contemporary. Our extensive catalogue of artists includes Paul Horton, Rolf Harris, Ronnie Wood, Andrew Grant Kurtis, Edward Hersey and Shirley Hughes, to name but a few. You are sure to find something to suit your taste during the coming weeks. Or you may find the ideal Christmas

gift for a loved one. Every work of art in the gallery is chosen by Croft Wingates, and featured in the gallery to illustrate the raw talent and originality of each of the artists. A piece of art is much more than an investment or a Christmas present, it is a lifetime of pleasure and aesthetic joy.

Pop into the gallery, where a coffee and a warm welcome awaits, and browse the extensive collection of originals, sculpture, limited editions and up-cycled furniture, plus lots more.

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2 Dec 2011 - 12 Feb 2012A very special exhibition will take place at Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum from 2 December 2011 until 12 February 2012, titled James Edward Duggins (1881 - 1968): A Warwickshire Impressionist. This exhibition provides a unique opportunity to see a wide range of works by the

A Warwickshire Impressionist

LeAmINgtON SpA Art gALLery & muSeum, Royal Pump Rooms, The Parade, Leamington Spa, CV32 4AAwww.warwickdc.gov.uk/royalpumprooms

29 Oct - 10 Dec98th Annual Exhibition of art by The Northampton Town & County Art Society

The Society will be present-ing its 98th Annual Exhibition at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery in October, includ-ing paintings, prints, sculpture and drawings.

Established in 1913, the So-ciety has held an annual exhi-bition of its members’ most recent work every year since then.

As well as established art-ists such as Peter Newcombe, Catherine Staveley and Olive Wootton, this year’s exhibition will include work by young and newly qualified artists hoping

Northampton town & county Art Society

popular, but now often forgotten, local artist and photographer James Edward Duggins.

to become members of the Society, bringing an exciting edge to an already popular show.

Most of the work at the ex-hibition, which will be showing from 29th October to 10th De-cember, is for sale and entry to the Museum is free. ’

the NOrthAmptON tOWN & cOuNty Art SOcIety NOrthAmptON muSeum & Art gALLery.Opening times: tuesday to saturday 10am to 5pm, sundays 2pm to 5pm.For more info call 01604 838111 or email [email protected]

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FRI 4TH NOVEMBER

Tower Heist

In Time

Straw Dogs

The Rum Diary

Jack Goes Boating

FRI 11TH NOVEMBER

A Night In The Woods

The Awakening

Wuthering Heights

The Big Year

Take Shelter

Immortals

Arthur Christmas

FRI 18TH NOVEMBER

Machine Gun Preacher

My Week With Marilyn

Romantics Anonymous

Safe

Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn

FRI 25TH NOVEMBER

Wanderlust

Moneyball

The Deep Blue Sea

Resistance

Piranha 3D: The Sequel

An African Election

WOW’S JAZ COX LOOKS AT SOME OF THE NEWEST CINEMA RELEASES

RELEASE DATE: 11.11.11 Visionary director Tarsem Singh (The Cell, The Fall) and producers Gianni Nunnari (300), Mark Canton (300) and Ryan Kavanaugh (The Fighter) unleash an epic tale of treachery, vengeance and destiny in Immortals, a stylish and spectacular mythological adventure. As a power-mad king razes ancient Greece in

Immortals

DIRECTOR: Tarsem SinghCAST: Henry Cavill, Stephen Dorff, Isabel LucasGENRE: Mythological Action AdventureCERTIFICATE: TBCRELEASE DATE: 11.11.11RuN TIME: TBC

search of a legendary weapon, a heroic young villager rises up against him in a thrilling quest as timeless as it is powerful. The brutal and bloodthirsty King Hyperion (Mickey Rourke) and his murderous Heraklion army are rampaging across Greece in search of the long lost Bow of Epirus. With the invincible Bow, the king will be able to overthrow the Gods

of Olympus and become the undisputed master of his world. With ruthless efficiency, Hyperion and his legions destroy everything in there is to destroy, and it seems nothing will stop the evil king’s mission. As village after village is obliterated, a stonemason named Theseus (Henry Cavill) vows to avenge the death of his mother in one of Hyperion’s raids. When Theseus meets the Sybelline Oracle, Phaedra (Freida Pinto), her disturbing visions of the young man’s future convince her that he is the key to stopping the destruction. With her help, Theseus assembles a small band of followers and embraces his destiny in a final desperate battle for the future of humanity. They fight, for Immortality.

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The explosive, real-life tale of a man who has rescued over a thousand orphans from star-vation, disease and enslave-ment, Machine Gun Preacher is the inspirational true story of Sam Childers, a former drug-dealing criminal who un-

Machine Gun Preacher

dergoes an astonishing trans-formation and finds an unex-pected calling as the savior of hundreds of kidnapped and orphaned children. Gerard Butler (300) delivers a searing performance as Childers, the impassioned founder of the

Angels of East Africa rescue organization in Golden Globe-nominated director Marc For-ster’s (Monster’s Ball, Find-ing Neverland) moving story of violence and redemption. When ex-biker-gang member Sam Childers (Butler) makes the life-changing decision to go to East Africa to help re-pair homes destroyed by civil war, he is outraged by the unspeakable horrors faced by the region’s vulnerable populace, especially the chil-dren. Ignoring the warnings of more experienced aide work-ers, Sam breaks ground for an orphanage where it’s most needed - in the middle of ter-ritory controlled by the brutal Lord’s Resistance Army.

DirectOr: Marc Forstercast: Gerard Butler, Michelle Monaghan, Kathy Baker, Madeline Carroll, Michael Shannon, Souleymane Sy SavaneGeNre: Dramacertificate: TBCrelease Date: 18.11.11ruN tiMe: tBc

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As the weather man looks to the near future - cold, wet, windy, and snowy weather seems to be imminent, so the WOW team decide the Welly is this months ‘must have’ for all the family!

h boy! We are so spoilt for choice! Wellies for all occasions - walking your dog, playing in

puddles, down on the farm, or of course - making a fashion statement while simply braving the elements!

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If you have any hair styling questions you would like to ask our expert, please write to: Joe @ March Hair, C/O WOW, 50 St. Mary’s Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7DU.

MARCH HAIR is at 9 Church Square, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 7NB.To book an appointment telephone 01858 469 656www.march-hair.co.uk

MAKE SURE YOU’RE BEAUTY, NOT THE BEAST...

So here we are, only weeks away from Christmas and all the festive fun it brings. It’s at this time of year that we look back fondly at everything we have accomplished and look forward with excitement for all that 2012 will bring. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our guests for their continued support and wish all a very merry Christmas and a happy new year.

So what’s on our minds right now? Well firstly, have

Christmas countdown!

you booked your hair appoint-ment? We are already very highly booked with only limited appointments left for our senior stylists. Never fear if you have not booked yet, there is still time, also in December we will have two brand new stylists on our floor in Chloe and Ashley who will be taking on new guests and helping to cater for the de-mand at that time. Both have great customer care skills and will deliver amazing ‘red carpet hair’ you will be proud to show

off to your loved ones. Why not call us and get your Christmas appointment planned, one less stress.

Next up is gifts and goodies. Top of the tree will be the amaz-ing Scarlet GHD range, limited for Christmas 2011 they certain-ly are a hot one (excuse the pun), two set’s to choose from, we like to Boutique box that comes with a mini GHD travel hair dryer all for just £149, that special some-one will love you forever.

We also have a great range of special gift boxes that are great tasters for our ranges of both Paul Mitchell and Macada-mia. To add to these we have lovely scented candles, diaries and vanity cases as free gifts when purchasing certain quan-tities of products.

Another great present thought are gift vouchers, we of-fer these as either a set amount or to cover a certain service, up to you which is best.

And what about for you? Well why not treat yourself to a lovely conditioning treatment on your next visit, we offer from

Naturalextensionsguaranteedto last.Winter can play havoc with your hair and this winter hasbeen particularly cruel. But finally the weather’s improvingand the days are getting longer, so why not join the seasonal bandwagon and get yourself a hot, fresh, longer look?

Our new, revolutionary micro loop extensions are the perfect way to celebrate the passing of winter... 100% natural hairextensions in a huge range of colours to match your own hair, are affordable and easy to manage. They attach to your hairusing lightweight links that grow down with your hair. No glue, no chemicals, no heat and more importantly no damage toyour hair or scalp.

Prices start at £150 and include our 3 month guarantee*,providing you with that extra peace of mind. These extensions are proving to be very popular so call us now to arrangea consultation and get yourself a completely new look,guranteed to last.

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your stylist relating to after care

our on the spot £5 treatments that will condition your hair from the inside out to our fabulous ‘Keratriplex’ service that really will put some TLC back into your hair after a long year and all this shopping. Just ask the team when your next in the salon.

Don’t forget we still offer our highly demanded blow dry bar and dry styling services. Just £10 for a blow dry when book within 24hours (stylists allocat-ed on the day) and an amazing £6 for dry styling, perfect for all the Christmas do’s and parties coming up.

So there you go plenty to consider and enjoy, so here’s to a great hair Christmas.

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www.thebeautymanor.co.uk

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6th November, 10am-4pm, Antiques, Crafts & Collectibles, Market Hall, Market Harborough

12th & 13th November, 10am-4pmChristmas Craft Festival, Cromwell Suite,

The Three Swans Hotel, Market Harborough19th November, 12pm-5pm, Christmas Fair,

Wilbarston Village Hall3rd December, 10am-3pm, Lulu’s Vintage & Handmade Fair, Kibworth Grammar School

4 th December, 10am-4pm, Antiques, Crafts & Collectibles, Market Hall, Market Harborough

www.heartandflowers.com

The Sanctuary of Beauty in Desborough held their official opening on the 13th October and the evening was a huge success with many local ladies and gents attending.

Sam and Esther have always had a passion for beauty therapy and felt that to open a beauty salon in Desborough

Sanctuary of Beauty

would be a great opportunity to give ladies and men their time to relax and enjoy the benefits from the various treatments they have to offer.

The Sanctuary of Beauty is a genuine haven where you can relax, unwind and escape the stresses of the day in the tranquility of the therapy rooms.

The SaNcTuary Of BeauTy3 The Oaks, Braybrooke Road,Desborough, NorthamptonshireNN14 2LNTel: 01536 760 [email protected]

Treatments provided include a wide range from Manicures & Pedicures to Massages, Facials, Hair Removal, Eyebrow tints and more. Book your appointment today to have a festive pamper prior to Christmas from only £35, or why not ask about their gift vouchers and give someone special a treat!

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Shop ‘till you drop!

is always on offer for hats and fascinators, to inspire you with ideas and give you options to try. Also available is a range of stylish leather handbags, beautiful silk and satin clutch bags for special occasions, hand-made jewellery, scarves

So whether you are looking for a little treat for yourself or a friend, there is always oodles of choice at Happy Hats. Why

Christmas Markets

SAt 12 Nov - SuN 13 Nov 2011

A National trust Event: Your present list is sorted - let us be your inspiration. there are many stalls selling a variety of crafts and gifts from jewellery to doorstops, paintings to cushions, if you want it we probably have it.. the Christmas Market takes place in a marquee in the courtyard.. Assistance Dogs only are welcome Contact:Canons Ashby visitor Information Line 01327 860044Canons Ashby, Canons Ashby House,

Canons Ashby, Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 3SD

SuN 13 Nov 2011

Good quality Gift Fair with stalls selling a variety of interesting and in many cases unusual things you can’t find in the high street.The Centre at Mawsley, 9 The Green, Mawsley

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Northamptonshire NN14 1GY

A wonderful opportunity to buy some unusual Christmas presents all under one roof. A childrens craft area is available to enable you to do some leisurely shopping or sit back and enjoy a light lunch or a beverage and homemade cake.Boddington Village Hall, Upper Boddington, Near Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 6DR

Thu 17 Nov 2011

A National Trust Event: Enjoy a indulgent Christmas chocolate experience. Learn how to make beautifully packaged, scrumptious gifts.. Please meet at The Garden Tea Rooms. Assistance Dogs only are welcome Contact:Canons Ashby visitor Information Line 01327 860044Canons Ashby, Canons Ashby House, Canons Ashby, Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 3SD

SAT 19 Nov 2011

A National Trust Event: You’ve bought the presents and cards, now it’s time to organise the menu. Sample food and wine and buy your Christmas treats.. Please go to visitor Reception to get your entry tickets.. Assistance Dogs only are welcome Contact:Canons Ashby visitor Information Line 01327 860044Canons Ashby, Canons Ashby House, Canons Ashby, Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 3SD

Looking for that unique Gift? Lots of stalls including:- * Paintings by the Milton Malsor Art Group * Farmers Market * Wood Turning * Wide range of Jewellery * hand Made Cards * Wall panels/Photo Frames ....and much more...Milton Malsor Village Hall Northamptonshire NN7 3AS

SAT 19 Nov - MoN 21 Nov 2011

A National Trust Event: Be inspired to cook some wonderful seasonal dishes by our expert cook.. Please meet at The Garden Tea Rooms. Assistance Dogs only are welcome Contact:Canons Ashby visitor Information Line 01327 860044Canons Ashby, Canons Ashby House, Canons Ashby, Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 3SD

WED 23 Nov 2011

A high quality craft fair with over 70 craft workers exhibiting, many demonstrations. Pennine Fairs prides itself on only having bonefide craft work, all being vetted. Bought in goods are not allowed. A genuine quality craft event.This is fast becoming Northamptonshires largest genuine craft fair. Well supported by crafts people and visitors alike now in our 6th year. Enquiries 0796 998 3092Hangar One, Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell,Northamptonshire NN6 OBN

Thu 24 Nov 2011

A National Trust Event: See how the victorians decorated their homes for Christmas, spend the day making Kissing Balls, Ivy ribbon and decoupage crackers.. Please meet at The Garden Tea Rooms. All equipment and materials will be provided. Contact:Canons Ashby visitor Information Line 01327 860044Canons Ashby, Canons Ashby House, Canons Ashby, Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 3SD

FRI 25 Nov - SuN 27 Nov 2011

A Christmas Tree Festival will take place over three days with a special competition for the local schoolchildren and a variety of stalls. 25, 26, 27 November 2011. Refreshments available on the Saturday with light lunches between 12 and 2 pm.The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Burton Latimer

Northamptonshire

SAT 26 Nov 2011

For the second year running we are holding our Advent Fayre in the Church. The Fayre offers an opportunity to buy some unique gifts for Christmas from visiting retailers, including to date, handmade jewellery, chocolates, preserves, Jamie oliver at home, Forever Living. There will also be fun for the children with children’s crafts, the all important cake stall, the tombola and the Advent Raffle. Festive refreshments will be available throughout the morning.St Mary’s Church, Church Street, Ringstead, Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 4DH

A concert of West Gallery music in costume with period instruments. Thomas hardy’s



father and grandfather were members of the church band at Stinsford, Dorset—the ’Mellstock’ of the Wessex novels. The old West Gallery bands were close to his heart and appear in many of his books, and his poetry is also rich with references to this music. In this concert we will explain the place that West Gallery music occupied in the lives of country people; we will describe their customs including ‘Going the Rounds’, the practice of carol singing around the village beginning at midnight on Christmas Eve. Some of his beautiful poems will also be featured as we bring to life the very pieces he wrote about in these and in his novels.St Mary’s Church, Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 9JR

Platinum award winning Northampton Concert Band performs a concert of all time memorable show tunes from the West End. To include selections from: Les Miserables | Miss Saigon | Lion King | Phantom of the Opera | The Sound of Music | Mamma Mia! Conducted by Stephen Bell Featuring Soprano Debbie Carless.The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Sheep Street,

Northampton Northamptonshire NN1 3NL

SaT 26 NOv - SuN 27 NOv 2011

a National Trust Event: victorians loved Christmas celebrations. Meet the family as they make their preparations for Christmas. Help prepare the Christmas feast and the newly invented Christmas tree.. assistance Dogs only are welcome Contact:Canons ashby visitor Information Line 01327 860044Canons Ashby, Canons Ashby House, Canons Ashby, Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 3SD

SuN 27 NOv 2011

On Sunday 27th November 2011, 11am to 5pm Why not come and join us for our Christmas Festive Fayre at The Rural Shopping Yard, where not only will you have the Yard’s Famous array of exciting Shops to choose from, but up to 13 additional Stall-Holders offering Gifts and Crafts. You can enjoy a sumptuous ’Hog Roast’ with a little ’Mulled Wine’ to warm the cockles and

Santa will be there on Hand to keep the kids amused. all proceeds will be in aid of ’The Rotary Club’ and ’The Northants air ambulance’ it should be a great day for all. Don’t forget though! to pop in and see us at The Cullen Gallery & Curio Shop, as a lot of you already know, the Gallery undergoes a ’Magical Transformation’ at Christmas and as always we will be offering the ’unique’ the ’Rare’ and the ’unusual’ Christmas Gift Ideas for you to choose from.The Rural Shopping Yard, Castle Ashby Northamptonshire NN7 1LF

an ’almost Christmas’ Craft Fair Only genuine homespun crafts and home made produce..so each stall will be individual. 10 - 4pm ...Free entryDelapre Abbey Stable Block Northamptonshire NN4 8AW

Sunday 27th November Escape the crowds and start your Christmas shopping early at Brampton Heath’s first “Festive Fayre”. Our indoor festive fayre will be full of extra special gifts. Food, drinks, handmade treasures and unique gifts all from local crafts people and local producers. Easy to find and lots of free parking. Why not book a festive lunch in our friendly bar for after your shopping experience.Sandy Lane, Church Brampton, Northampton Northamptonshire NN6 8AX

Free entry into the fair which is open from 10am to 4pm. Santa will be in his grotto with presents for all the children who visit him. Winnie the Pooh & Donald Duck will be walking around & greeting everyone they meet! There will be a vast array of stalls from jewellery to Christmas decorations, books, cakes & toys. Why not finish your day with a delicious Sunday carvery? (booking advisable). It is a great day not to be missed... We look forward to seeing you all there.The Atrium, Whittlebury Park Golf & Country ClubNorthamptonshire NN12 8XW



WOW LOOKS AT WHAT’S GOING ON...

SAT 19 - SuN 29 NOvEMBERThis year’s Motorcycle Live is once again set to attract all the major bike manufactur-ers. The line up of new mod-els, off road machines, classic favourites, custom and touring bikes, along with the latest in scooters and mopeds makes this year’s Show the best pos-sible place to see the best the UK motorcycle industry has to offer.

With popular favourites such as the Escape Zone

Motorcycle Live

– sponsored by Yamaha Super Ténéré, the BSH and Street-fighters Custom Xtreme Zone, Yamaha Off Road Experience, ACU Try Trials Arena, My First Honda Licence, and our very own Get On Zone Motorcycle Live 2011, will once again offer visitors from the age of 5 the chance to ride a motorcycle.

There’ll be the very best in products and accessories to cater for all types of rider, along with the latest innova-tions in protective clothing,

Motorcycle Live Halls 1, 2, 3, 3A and 4Birmingham NECwww.motorcyclelive.co.uk

FRi 11 - SuN 13 NOvEMBEREnjoy all the fuel injected shenanigans of the TV show rolled into one event and catch the famous presenting trio of Clarkson, Hammond and May previously only seen in the TopGearLive theatre show as they break out into the rest of the event.

The Indoor Track configured by Lotus Motorsport

For the first time in the UK, the Top Gear team are building an indoor track with a little help from those clever people at Lotus Motorsport, creators of the Top Gear Track from the TV

show. Look out for Stig Power Laps and A Star in a Reasonably Priced Car live, every day! This will be the home of the very best action at the event including a full programme of drifting, head-to-head challenges, supercar parades and a whole heap more...

Get Under The Skin Of Top Gear Put yourself in Clarkson’s seat - literally! There’s a replica of the Top Gear TV Studio, you can vote on the interactive Cool Wall, get up close and personal with a selection of the very best Top Gear Challenge cars... and this is just for starters!

Top Gear Live!

Perch on the edge of your seat and witness ground breaking stunts as the Top Gear Stunt Team show just what can be done with four wheels, some serious stunts and an awful

TOp GEAR LivELG Arenawww.topgearlive.co.uk

The Stig gave television and radio presenter, Chris Evans, a truly memorable ride when he took to the wheel of a Black Cab for a quick tour of ExCeL London.

bike accessories and parts, with experts on hand to advise on the most suitable products and accessories for you and your bike. Motorcycle Live is the one stop shop for all your biking needs – so be sure to book your ticket in advance to save 15% on the on the door price.

Included in your ticket price this year is complimentary ac-cess to the amazing Ramp’d

Up Freestyle Arena Show (£5 in 2010). Making its debut in 2010, Ramp’d Up featured top-class European Motocross riders presenting high flying freestyle motocross action in-cluding jaw-dropping back flips, aerial stunts and high flying - near miss action guaranteed to get the heart racing!

lot of practise. All under the watchful eye of their master, The Stig.

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SuNday 13 NOvemberThe event is expected to attract around 3,500 people, including members of the public, civic dignitaries and veterans.

The parade will leave De Montfort Hall at about 10.20pm to make its way to the war

remembrance day Services and Parades

memorial.Leicester Lord Mayor Coun-

cillor Robert Wann will lead the procession of local dignitaries to their seats and the Lord Bishop of Leicester, the Right Reverend Tim Stevens, will present the service from 10.55am.

SuNday 13 NOvember The Mayor of Northampton will lead a procession of councillors from the Guildhall to All Saints’ Church as part of this year’s Remembrance Day parade and service on Sunday 13 November.

The main parade will form in two parts on the Market Square.The Northampton Pipe Band will lead the first part of the march at 9.30am and will be followed

by the second part led by the Air Training Corps Band at 9.35am.The parade will join with the Mayor’s procession at All Saints’ Church for the Divine Service which starts at 10am.

After the Divine Service the parade will assemble outside the memorial gardens in George Row.They will be joined by clergy, the choir of All Saints’ Church and the Salvation Army Band. The tra-

ditional two minutes silence will begin at 11am at the first stroke of All Saints’ clock. The laying of wreaths and the Remembrance Service will then follow.

After the service the parade headed by the Northampton Pipe Band will make its way to the Guildhall to make the salute before progressing up St Giles Street, into Fish Street and then reaching its final destination in

Abington Street.The Mayor of Northampton

Councillor Jamie Lane said: “I hope very much that the people of Northampton will join us as we pay our respects to those who have sacrificed their lives in serving our country. Many brave men and women are serv-ing our country today and this day is also an opportunity for us to think of them.”

Colonel F A H Swallow OBE will give the exhortation just before the Last Post is played, prior to the two-minute si-lence.

Wreaths will be laid, and prayers said by various faith leaders.

The service will end at ap-proximately midday with the Seaforth Highlanders leading the Lord Mayor, the Lord-Lieu-tenant’s representative and the armed forces to take the salute at the march past at Peace Walk.

You can help in a number of ways, from simply wearing a poppy to organising your own fundraising event. for more details of how you can help go online to: www.britishlegion.org.uk/support-us

FrIday 11 NOvemberAt 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month of 2011, the nation will pause.

People all over the coun-try will fall silent and take two minutes to reflect on the sacrifice of our brave Service men and women from con-flicts past and present.

2011 is The Royal British Legion’s 90th anniversary but this year is doubly special - because it is a once-in-a-life-

time Remembrance Day.At 11am on the 11th day of

the 11th month in 2011 - 11-11-11-11 - we will be remember-ing those who were willing to lay down their lives for their country.

Many people associate Remembrance Day with he-roes of D-Day or the Battle of Britain’s Spitfire pilots. Some people think of the deeds of the SAS during the Falklands conflict or, of course, Flan-

ders Fields from World War I, carpeted in poppies growing where so many men lost their lives.

But in the last few years it’s also been about the na-tion showing its support for the soldiers returning injured and traumatised from current conflicts.

Last year the Poppy Ap-peal raised a record total of just over £36 million. In 2011, the 90th year of the Royal

British Legion, the hope is to collect £40 million to help the Afghanistan generation of the Armed Forces and their fami-lies - today and for the rest of their lives..

11.11.11.11

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ith today’s hectic lifestyles it can be difficult to plan for special occasions, which

is why Canned Food UK has created some quick and easy recipes that will help to bring your guests’ tastebuds to life. In preparation, it’s a good idea to stock up on store cupboard essentials. Whether you’re making some light snacks or hearty meals, canned food is nutritious and convenient to use.

Gloomy evenings and chilly nights are fast approaching, but there are still plenty of opportunities to have fun with the family – beginning with Halloween and Bonfire Night.


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Serves 4

Ingredients420g red kidney beans in chilli sauce200g can chopped tomatoes300g can sliced carrots, drained6 (400g) sausages, chilli if available100g chorizo, peeled and thickly sliced1 red onion, chopped150g butternut squash, cut into large cubes1-2tsp smoked paprika, optional150ml stock1 Tbsp olive oil

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan.Add the sausages and fry for five min-utes, browning evenly, then remove them from the pan and leave to cool slightly.2. Add the onion to the pan and fry for five minutes or until just soft.3. Add chorizo and squash, fry for two minutes, and add the paprika, carrots, kid-ney beans, chopped tomatoes and stock.4. Cut each sausage into four or five pieces, return to the pan, bring to the sim-mer and cook for 30 minutes or until the squash is cooked.5. Serve on a plate with some mash, or a jacket, and enjoy!

Serves 8-10

5 medium sweet potatoes5 medium potatoes1 Tbsp olive oil1 tsp paprika1 tsp salt

6 cocktail sausages1 tsp sweet chilli sauce415g can baked beans290g can chilli beans (either red kid-ney or baked)1 red chilli, finely sliced1 Tbsp sour cream

410g can meatballs in tomato sauce1 tsp soy sauce1 Tbsp plum sauce1 Tbsp chopped coriander

1 red pepper, finely chopped

2 x 400g cans spaghetti in tomato sauce4 spring onions, shredded1 small leek, sliced1 tsp oil

Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas Mark 6. Prick the potatoes and brush with oil. Sprinkle half with paprika and some with salt. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour or until tender. Split the potatoes diagonally and fill with the filling of your choice.

1. Cook the cocktail sausages under a preheated grill for 7-9 minutes or until thoroughly cooked and golden brown. Brush with a little of the sweet chilli sauce and place under the grill just to get sticky.2. Pour the beans into a pan and heat gently for 3-4 minutes or until sim-mering. Add the chilli and simmer for a minute until the chilli has softened.3. Cut the sausages in half and add to the beans. When ready to serve, spoon into the potatoes and top with a dollop of sour cream.

1. Empty the meatballs into a pan and add the soy sauce and plum sauce. Cook for 7-9 minutes or until the meatballs are heated through.2. When ready to serve spoon into the potatoes and top with chopped corian-der.

1. Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the red pepper and leek and cook until soft but not coloured. Add the spaghetti and cook for 4-5 minutes or until heated through.

2. When ready to serve, spoon into the jacket. Top with a pile of shredded spring onions.

Serves 8-10

385g can apple slices, drained, roughly chop half of the apple397g can caramel (found at the super-market in the canned milk section)150g butter, softened150g caster sugar3 medium eggs, beaten175g self-raising flour, sievedCrème fraîche to serve

. Preheat oven to fan 160°C, conventional 180°C, gas 4.2. Grease and line the base of a 22-23cm cake tin with baking parchment.3. Using an electric whisk, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.4. Gradually add the beaten eggs, with a little of the flour after each addition.5. Gently fold in the remaining flour until all the ingredients are combined.6. Add chopped apple and gently swirl in ¾ can caramel – do not over-mix.7. Pour the mixture into the tin; arrange the remaining apple slices over the top of the cake, cutting any thick slices lengthways.8. Spoon the remaining caramel over the top of the cake, then bake for 1 hour 15 minutes or until firm and golden brown. For more, visit www.cannedfood.co.uk

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DON’T JUST STICK TO YOUR USUAL HAUNTS, TRY SOMEWHERE NEW TO EAT!

INdIaN Zest.131 St. Marys Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire,LE16 7DT.Tel: 01858 462 752www.indianzest.com

Ram Chandra Banjade, Indian Zest’s Executive Chef is a true artist, mixing flavour and colour on the plate in such a way you could easily forget you were sitting in a restaurant on Saint

Indian Zest

Mary’s Road, along Market Harborough’s very own Curry Mile.

Indian Zest offers a con-temporary feel without losing any of its traditional values. Refined Indian & Nepalese cui-sine from a very modern and diverse menu includes dishes from many different regions and is presented with flair and style.

Ram Chandra Banjade learned his craft at the luxury

hotel group Taj and Oberoi which has five star hotels in many locations across India & Nepal. He has also been chef in some of London’s top Indian restaurants.

Ram has designed a menu based on modern Indian & Nepalese dishes with an em-phasis on innovative cuisine. However, if there is a dish you would prefer that is not found on the extensive menu, then all you need to do is ask Robin or one of his team of waiting staff

and they will do their best to provide it for you.

Indian Zest have a special party menu. Special events (birthdays, weddings, busi-ness lunches) can also be catered for, as well as the ro-mantic dinner for two! Indian Zest can provide outside ca-tering for special occasions.

There are special offers on Sundays and before 7.30 Mon-day to Thursday, you can treat yourself to an exquisite three course meal for under a ten-ner! With all this to offer and a take away service as well, it’s no wonder Indian Zest is WOW’s Restaurant Of The Month!

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Reservations Required0116 279 1515

www.restaurantfoxtonlocks.co.uk

Foxton Locks Inn

INDIAN ZEST Real Indian & Nepalese cuisine Served

with style & panache



The Fox Inn, situated in the historical village of Hallaton, 2 minutes drive from the A47 and only 15 minutes from Market Harborough.Set in large grounds overlooking the village duck pond, perfect for those long summer days. Children very welcome.Serving traditional home cooked food every day from 12 till 2:30pm and from 6pm till 9pm Monday to Saturday, meals start from £5.95.Sunday Lunch is served from 12 until 4pm. Every Thursday night is 2-4-1 steak night.There is ample parking and dogs are welcome.Booking is highly recommended.

The Fox Inn, North End, Hallaton, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 8UJTel: 01858 555278

This is a consummate country boozer, the garden by the pictur-esque village pond my favourite summer bolt-hole with the kids.

The transformation that has taken place is clever and subtle. Where once the cosy bar was full of atmosphere and the din-ing room rather cut off, the re-moval of a chimney breast now allows warmth and laughter to flow through the whole pub.

Entirely traditional in feel, the pub now works better for eve-ryone in the busy bar sampling the Woodford’s Wherry Norfolk Ale and the procession of great guest beers that have recently led to a Cask Marque Award. What’s more, the newly popular restaurant is also a pleasure to visit and take full advantage of

Hallaton’s Fox Inn

Aaron’s other great step for-ward: top-notch main courses starting at just £5.95. Steak pie, home-made soups, great slabs of meat, hearty and wholesome. Sunday dinner is perhaps the ultimate test of any eaterie and The Fox passed with flying col-ours – a choice of one to four meats with all the trimmings for £8.95.

And the kids are mighty chuffed, too, to hear Aaron’s plans to restore the popular play area out by the pond!



WOW HAS A LOOK AT REGIONAL BUSINESS EVENTS

THURSDAY 10 NOvembeRProCon is an organisation based in Leicestershire set up to provide information and advice to anyone involved in property and construction in the Leicestershire and Rutland area.

Recently ProCon has been focused on the regeneration of Leicester City centre, specifically the development at Highcross, the Curve and the revitalised Cultural Quarter.

Each year ProCon holds at least four members’ events and also the highly successful annual ProCon Leicestershire Awards.

Now in its ninth year, the ProCon Leicestershire Awards 2011 (sponsored this year by RSM Tenon and Westleigh) continues to celebrate the excellence and dynamism of the property and construction industries in Leicestershire. The Awards Dinner, which will be held on 10th November 2011 at the Walkers Stadium, will recognise and celebrate the

ProCon Leicestershire

achievements of individuals and teams in these fiercely competitive markets. Tickets are priced at ¬£95 plus VAT per person. Tickets can be purchased individually or by table. Tables seat either 10 or 12. Please note that there are a limited number of tables that seat 12. Tickets are restricted to a maximum of one table per company.

For further information about the awards or to find out how to join, contact Allyson Jeffrey‚ProCon Leicestershire Awards 2011‚c/o HeadStorm Marketing‚8 Princess Road West‚Leicester LE1 6TPTel: 0870 170 9697 Fax: 0870 199 1464‚Email: [email protected]

There are five categories for the awards, including:

LARgE SCHEME oF THE YEAR AWARD 2011 (sponsored by Marrons Solicitors)• Catmose College Campus (Ellis Miller LLP)• Freemen’s Meadow, Leicester (Barratts North Midlands)• The Uppingham School Sports Centre (oRMS)––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––SMALL SCHEME oF THE YEAR AWARD 2011 (sponsored by The Leicester Mercury)• Hicks Lodge, The National Forest Cycle Centre (Pick Everard)• Kimcote Hall (Michael Lavender Architect)•The garden Room at Nelson Cottage (rg+p)––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––REgENERATioN PRoJECT oF THE YEAR AWARD 2011 (sponsored by Howes Percival Solicitors)•Edinburgh House, Market Harborough (Hazelton Commercial Ltd.)•Leicester YMCA (rg+p)• St Martins House, Diocese of Leicester (Pick Everards and JH Hallam (Contracts) Ltd)––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––SUSTAiNABLE DEVELoPMENT oF THE YEAR AWARD 2011 (sponsored by De Montfort University Leicester)• 146 New Council Houses, Leicester (Leicester City Council)• oakham C of E Primary School (Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd)• The Percy gee Building, University of Leicester (Shepheard Epstein Hunter)––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––BUiLDiNg oF THE YEAR AWARD 2011 (sponsored by gately)•Hinckley Club for Young People (Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council)• South Kilworth House (Michael Lavender Architect)• The Percy gee Building, University of Leicester (Shepheard Epstein Hunter)

To promote your business or event in the Midlands’ fastest-growing guide to what’s going on and where to be seen,

email [email protected] or call 01858 439 999

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• On site or off site bookkeeping• Payroll and VAT returns

• Management Accounts• Credit Control

• Training for your staff

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Call 01858 433 079or email [email protected]

www.allfiguredout.co.uk

Friday 11 NOvemberThe biz club was formed to bring politicians and small business owners together although we also have a number of members who are retired or just generally interested in business and politics. We hold regular gatherings throughout the year with a wide variety of interests represented (the businesses range from self employed artists to law firms employing 50+). These informal events are good fun, challenging and can give politicians something to think about! The website www.thebizclub.co.uk has more information about past events in ‘the blog’ and includes some of our past speakers such as Rt Hon John Redwood, Nigel Farage and Vince Cable.

At noon on Friday 11 November 2011 at The Falcon Hotel, Uppingham we will be holding the annual Biz Club Award Luncheon. The biz club award was launched in

doing the biz!

2009 and recognises local businesses or an individual which have made important economic contributions to our community. From the short list of four candidates the award committee have cast their votes and the winner will be announced at this luncheon. The winner will receive a trophy along with a unique and original piece of artwork designed by a local artist.

Presenting the award and speaking at the lunch will be Louise Mensch (formally Bagshawe) who is the Member of Parliament for the Corby and East Northants and a novelist who has sold about two million books. .

A three course lunch with wine is included in the £40 ticket price. The luncheon starts with networking at noon at The Falcon Hotel, Uppingham. To secure your place please contact [email protected] or call 01572 822 877.

(L-R). Robert Wills – 2010 award winner, Andrew Bridgen MP – who presented the award and spoke at the lunch and Geoffrey Pointon – biz club President. In the background are a sample of the paintings by the local artist Debbie Boon who was chosen to commission the artwork for Robert’s prize.



Award winning architect with over 26 years experience in architectural services, we particularly enjoy contemporary designs. Flexible to suit clients needs, large or small. Can provide 3D images using Sketchup software to give a 'real' idea as to how finished project could look.

Specialities include • Contemporary new builds• Extensions and refurbishments• Care homes/villages• Flats including student accommodation

1st hour consultation free of charge.

Michael Lavender Ltd.52 High StreetMarket HarboroughLeicestershireLE16 7AFM: 07500 876080T: 01858 288 007F: 01858 433 366E: [email protected]: www.michael-lavender.co.uk

OFFERS END 30 NOVEMBERLeaflets are a very versatile, product so it’s no surprise so many of our customers come back for them again and again. Whatever your business, what-ever your message, leaflets look great in glorious full colour and are incredibly low cost, es-pecially throughout November!

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IDEAS TO MAKE YOUR HOME A WOW HOME.

Boiling Over

With the winter months approaching most people are thinking of nights out, bonfire parties or planning what to do at Christmas. Each year many people are left in the cold when they suffer from a boiler breakdown during the holiday period and are unable to find a plumber prepared to come out to fix it, or are forced to pay extremely high prices to get their boiler working again.

Preventing a breakdown and ensuring that your boiler is kept in good condition can be achieved through regular servicing. It’s therefore best to get your boiler serviced every year. As well as saving a lot of money in the long term, there are other benefits as well. A faulty boiler can be extremely dangerous, increasing the risk

of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s best to arrange your service for the summer months, before the traditionally busy autumn season, when people start putting the heating on and there are more breakdowns.

Even so, if you have left it a bit late, and even if your boiler appears to be working fine, don’t delay, call W.W. Brown & Sons on 01858 465 463 now for an appointment to make sure you keep safe and warm throughout the cold months ahead!.

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• Always make sure your engineer is qualified and registered - The Gas Safe Register is the official body which oversees gas repair work. The organisation has replaced CORGI.

• Fit a carbon monoxide alarm - it could save you from the silent killer - carbon monoxide poisoning. Symptoms of poisoning are similar to having a hangover, such as sickness, fatigue and dizziness, so they may be difficult to spot especially for students. If you’re in any doubt whatsoever, contact your landlord and ask for checks to be made.

• Repair leaking taps - it will save energy.

• Avoid using MDF in a wet room or bathroom as it doesn’t tend to be waterproof.

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WOW TAKES A LOOK AT THE LATEST DEALS ON WHEELS

The great Estate!

Until fairly recently the estate car was thought of as the ugly one out of the family. It was the unwritten rule that its saloon and hatchback siblings would be better looking. Today that still holds some truth, but not when it comes to the new Volkswagen Passat.

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and in my eyes the latest Passat Estate is

POSITIVE• Good looking• Solid• Economical• Comfortable• Large boot

NEGATIVE• Speed

more appealing than the saloon. But it’s not all about appearance because the VW is also a practical, refined, comfortable and economical car to drive.

Indeed, the Passat is established as a firm favourite with UK buyers, with over 600,000 examples having found homes here since it arrived on the scene in 1973. The seventh generation Passat

is the most advanced iteration yet with every model fitted with special sound insulating windscreen glass and new sound deadening materials to make it one of the quietest cars in its class.

As well as an elegant new look on the inside and out the Passat can be specified with Automatic Distance Control (ADC) that can instinctively

slow the car to a halt should it encounter traffic. In addition, the VW can be fitted with a fatigue detection system that monitors the driver’s inputs and automatically emits an audible and visual warning to recommend a break if required.

Of course, improving safety in cars is vital, but developing cleaner, greener engines is


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equally important to motor manufacturers - and VW is no exception. That’s why the German company’s diesel engines are now badged as BlueMotion products (why not GreenMotion?) and they are equipped with battery regeneration and Stop/Start systems as standard. The result is that the Passat, on test here in SE 2.0 TDI 140 PS DSG guise, is capable of 54.3 mpg and emits only 135 g/km CO2. That’s pretty good going when you consider the car is fitted with a six-speed auto gearbox (with very handy flappy paddles behind the wheel).

Alright, the 2.0 litre 140 PS (138 bhp) engine isn’t the quickest, but the Passat I had felt solid, well-built and fast enough for purpose. I couldn’t stop praising it when I lifted the tailgate. The load area is vast and it swallowed up everything I needed to chuck in – and more. It’s an ideal car for a family – and as a dad of two young children I felt this might well be

a motor I’d choose to buy – if I didn’t already have a perfectly decent Audi A4 Avant. Actually, the Audi I own is a 2003 model and the boot is nowhere near the size of the latest Passat’s!

The VW is perfect for long-distance commutes or short school runs. I never felt tired behind the wheel, despite driving up and down the M6 several times over the week I had the car. And on the short trips to school and nursery the decent turning circle on the Passat came in handy when chucking U-turns in narrow streets.

I can’t believe I’ve been so enthusiastic about an estate car. I must be getting old. But, believe me, if you have a family and you’re in the market for a substantial, comfortable, well screwed-together, economical, load-swallower then the new VW Passat Estate is a car to add to your list of test drives.

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...AND READER OFFERS FROM WOW WHAT’S ON WHERE.

Please state clearly which competition you are entering and post your entries along with your name, address, phone number and email address to WOW What’s On Where, 50 St Mary’s Road, Market Harborough LE16 7DU

or send an email to [email protected].

Royal & Derngate have teamed up with the WOW to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a family ticket (four seats, minimum one adult) to this year’s dazzling pantomime adventure, Aladdin, on Sunday 11 December at 5pm.

This spectacular Christmas show stars one of the UK’s funniest and best-known celebrity comedians Bobby Davro as Wishee Washee and children’s television icon Basil Brush as Chief Inspector Basil – Boom! Boom!

Aladdin runs from Friday 9 December 2011 to Sunday 8 January 2012. Tickets can be booked on 01604 624811 or online at www.royalandderngate.co.uk.

Royal & Derngate have teamed up with WOW to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a family ticket (four seats, minimum one adult) to this year’s Christmas adventure Alice In Wonderland on Sunday 4 December at 5.15pm.

Join Alice on a fantastical journey down the rabbit hole to a topsy-turvy world of tea parties, talking animals and one very bad-tempered Queen!

Alice In Wonderland runs from Wednesday 30

November 2011 to Sunday 8 January 2012. Tickets can be booked by calling Box Office on 01604 624811 or online at www.royalandderngate.co.uk.

Billy Bragg comes to Leicester with the Left Field in Motion tour on Thursday 24 November, and those nice chaps at the O2 Academy Leicester have given us two

tickets to give away to lucky WOW readers.

With support from MOBO winner Akala, and Sound of Rum you can expect a knockout night.Left Field in MotionThursday 24 November O2 Academy Leicester,University Road,LE1 7RH.

Back by popular demand...don’t miss your chance to see the final show of their UK 2011 tour”

WOW has two tickets to give away to the show at the Octagonal Hall Theatre, Welland Park Road, Market Harborough.

In this remarkable production Let’s Hang On takes you on a musical journey through the prolific career of one of the most successful bands of all time” Frankie Valli & The Fours Seasons”. Don’t miss it!

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Mon 14th Nov • £18 adv

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Sat 17th Mar 12 • £19 adv

Doors 7pm unless statedMon-Fri: 10am-6pm • No booking fee on transactions from venue box office

Tickets also available from Rockaboom Records, Leicester City Centre

Weds 26th Oct • SOLD OUT

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