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Ashby St Ledgers, Barby, Birdingbury, Bourton, Braunston, Broadwell, Catthorpe, Crick, Dunchurch, Flecknoe, Frankton, Grandborough, Kilsby, Leamington Hastings, Lilbourne, Long Itchington, Marton, Napton, Onley, Stockton, Stretton-on-Dunsmore, Thurlaston, Welton & Willoughby

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Outstanding, handmade bespoke kitchens and furniture. Made from high quality sustainable woods, each item is tailored to your

requirements – so together we can create the look and design that you want to achieve in your home. Contact us for a brochure today.

Our website is being updated, keep checking to view stunning kitchens

www.russellvesseykitchens.co.uk

Appearing soon on a brand new home renovation programme on Channel 4 Television

01788 899089

Your home

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Out & about

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T. 01788 57806011 BANK STREET, RUGBY

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...and much more!

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Welcome to The Village Emporium

September/October 2013

Alison & Clare

The Village Emporium team are moving! From September 1st we will be based at the iCon Centre, Daventry. A real focus point for up and coming local businesses and we are delighted to be joining them. If you are passing please drop in and say hello. This issue make sure you visit the competition pages... perfect prizes for food lovers and then there are the Christmas Parties to start and consider. Our great local pubs, restaurants and hotels are offering menus and packages to suit all.

We know many of you will be planning community events leading up to Christmas. Do let us know what’s going on so we can publicise it for you. And if you enjoy local events you will find up to date info on the What’s On pages of our website www.villageemporium.co.uk/events as well as here in the magazine of course.

www.villageemporium.co.uk

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Get in touch!

The Village Emporium, iCon Environmental Innovation

Centre, Eastern WayDaventry NN11 0QB

The views and opinions expressed in The Village Emporium including those claims and opinions expressed in any advertisements are independent of, and do not necessarily reflect, the views and opinions of the publishers. The publishers cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of the advertisements placed by advertisers. Editorial material does not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the publishers and neither editorial nor advertisements are to be read as recommendations on the part of the publishers. All advertisements and editorial are published in good faith and advertisers are asked to provide advertisements that are accurate, legal and honest.

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The Village Emporium is a trade mark of Emporium Publications Ltd


In this issue...

Contents6 Shop local

w Your home

; Out & about

b Whats On?

. Look good, feel good

Y Your family

G Your garden

L On the road

C Business & IT

Featuresx Cask Ale Week

. Look good, feel good post holiday

D How to carve a pumpkin

J Eat seasonallyRecipes using seasonal produce

M Armchair Gardener

Coffee cup triviaod,QUBRelax and sharpen the pencil!

Cover photography by Barefoot Photographic

Competitionsq Win a Deli Barn Special Hamper

worth £35.

, Win 2 £15 meal vouchers for Skylarks Farm Restaurant

July/August winners Membership at Staverton Park - Jackie Tarver Cricket - Philip George & Lorrayne Newland

Twisted Muse top and scarf ...

part of our new fabulous Autumn/Winter 13

collection, see more wonderful clothes and

accessories at

13 Bank St, Rugby CV21 2QETel: 01788 570076

or online www.terracotta-boutique.co.uk

Shop local


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

Open 7 days 10am to 5pm.

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

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

furniture and wooden garden buildings and sheds.

Tel: 01327 340594

Shop local

How to claim your FREE vouchers...1. Visit www.rugbytowncentre.co.uk2. Create an account3. Print your vouchers or email your vouchers to your smartphone4. Hand your voucher in at the store or show

your voucher on your smartphone

5. SavE MonEy!

For loads of great offers from Rugby Town Centre businesses go to

www.rugbytowncentre.co.uk


“...stylishfor him...”

www.harpersonline.co.ukHarpersUK @HarpersUK

20 - 22 Sheaf Street, Daventry, Northants. NN11 4AB

Men’s 01327 311177 Ladies 01327 704367

“... fabulous for her...”

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

Online shopwww.daventryjewellers.co.uk

Specialists in weddingand engagement rings

Leading Specialists in all jewellery repairs.

Also gold bought for cash Daventry’s longest trusted gold buyers.

Shop local


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Shop local

It’s that time of year again when the kids* are getting prepared to go back to school. Well we here at Vanilla would like to suggest that this year why not send them back with some beautiful stationery from our store?

Stunning Eclectic iPad and pencil cases, beautiful note books and pens and Gorjuss pens and cases.

Cards and accessories to make their first day back a memorable day.

Vanilla the Store Rugby, 16-18 Albert Street, Rugby. CV21 2RS

Telephone 01788 573303

Why not join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VanillatheStoreRugby

*Of course we do realize that it will be the long suffering parents getting the kids prepared to go back to school


Shop local


To win a Deli Barn hamper answer the following

question.

Which item is missing from this list that’s normally included in a

Deli Barn Special Hamper?1 packet of oatcakes

3 different types of cheese3 Northamptonshire speciality beers

Send your answers to: By email to

[email protected] - and pop your answer in the subject box or

by post iCon Environmental Innovation Centre, Eastern Way, Daventry

NN11 0QB

Prize draw will take place on 26th September and the winner will be

notified on 27th September.

Speciality oils & vinegars dispensed in store

Vast selec4on of fine cheeses, sliced meats, olives, speciality scotch eggs, quality tea, farm fresh eggs and so much more!

Gi# hampers made to order

The Deli Barn, Unit 7, Heart of the Shires, A5 Nr Weedon, NN7 4LB Tel: 01327 342269

We believe in suppor4ng local growers and producers from Northamptonshire and we aim to surprise and delight you with the quality of products from our county!

www.thedelibarn.co.uk

Win a Deli Barn hamper worth £35

We believe in supporting local growers and producers from Northamtonshire and we aim to surprise and delight you with the quality of our

products from the county!


Speciality oils & vinegars dispensed in store

Vast selec4on of fine cheeses, sliced meats, olives, speciality scotch eggs, quality tea, farm fresh eggs and so much more!

Gi# hampers made to order

The Deli Barn, Unit 7, Heart of the Shires, A5 Nr Weedon, NN7 4LB Tel: 01327 342269

We believe in suppor4ng local growers and producers from Northamptonshire and we aim to surprise and delight you with the quality of products from our county!


The Deli Barn, Unit 7, Heart of the Shires, A5 nr Weedon NN7 4LB Tel: 01327 342269

Vast selection of fine cheeses, sliced meats, olives, speciality scotch eggs, quality tea,

farm fresh eggs and so much more!

We believe in supporting local growers and producers

Gift hampers made to orderwww.thedelibarn.co.uk

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www.ransfords.com 01327 705310••

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Quarry tiles

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Wall Copings

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Chimney Pots

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Granite Setts

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Oak Floorboards

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•Oak Beams

• Building Stone• Sandstone Flooring

• Oak doors• Stone Troughs

• Pine Doors

• Brass & Iron Door Furniture

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Hand Forged Latches & Hinges

•Butler Sinks & Sanitary Ware

•Roofi ng Slates & Fittings

•Cast Iron Street Lamps

•Roofi ng Tiles & Fittings

• Travertine...Slate...Porcelain...flooring

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Fireplaces & Surrounds & Stoves

NEW PLYWOOD SHEETS

Rutherford Way, Drayton Fields. Daventry, NN11 8XW

NATURAL STONE£14.50m2 + vat

RAILWAY SLEEPERS £19.50 + vat

Pine Floorboards

Flooring Slate

Your home

Usually £179.94 Total. Read on to discover the very special reason why this specialist Carpet Care Company wants to give you their normally quite expensive expert

carpet care service at a considerable discount ...Dear Reader,

We’ve arranged for you to have THREE of your carpets cleaned for the incredible price of just £99.00, that’s just £33.00 for each of the

three carpets!

TAKE A TEST DRIVEMick Gayton, owner of Steam Genie

explained the reasons why …“There are so many carpet cleaning

firms around, it can be difficult to find the right one for your family. Steam

Genie has been established since 1992, in that time we have built up a

great reputation. You can rest assured that we are fully trained

and insured.”

GUARANTEE 1 “We Care, More Than Anyone Else” Mick explained: “We provide and old-fashioned service,. We arrive

promptly, take our time to clean deeply and thoroughly and always give your

job our full attention.”

GUARANTEE 2 “The Best Quality Cleaning You Can

Imagine—Or It’s FREE!” Mick says: “We’re not satisfied with

you saying anything other than ‘This is absolutely the best carpet cleaning

I could imagine! If - for any reason whatsoever - you don’t agree, then I won’t charge you a penny, not even the £99.00. That’s our guarantee of

cleaning satisfactio n to you.”

Three of your Carpets Cleaned for just £99.00!

Special Introductory Offer

72 Stoneywood Road, Walsgrave, Coventry CV2 2LL

Call now on 0800 1910 183 and Mick, Krista and their team will welcome your call and take care of everything for you. Remember three rooms for just £99.00 is the deal, but don’t delay, only 50 readers get this super offer!

Call outs. Fault finding. Rewires. Safety testing. fuseboard upgrades. electric heating & repairs.

Led lighting. small jobs welcome all areas. Est over 20 years with 100% customer satisfaction.

Niceic part p registered. Find us on the Electrical Safety Register website

Emergency Electrician

Ashlawn Electrical Services Tel 01788541604Mobile 07973220415

Email [email protected]

Fully insuredConservatory, fascias and

guttering cleanedTel 01788 891360

Mobile 07863180491 email [email protected]

MARK HALLAMWindow Cleaner

Est 2009

Gutter Vac also

aVailable


RIG PLUMBING AND HEATING

BOILER REPAIRS SERVICING AND

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FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING AND GAS REQUIREMENTS.

EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE

CONTACT: MARK WATSON. T: 01604 770024 M:07936869158 E: [email protected]

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RIG PLUMBING AND HEATING BOILER REPAIRS SERVICING AND

INSTALLS

FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING AND GAS REQUIREMENTS.

EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE

CONTACT: MARK WATSON.

25Yrs Experience.

[email protected]

Your home


Feature

Ian Gascoigne BuilderFamily builders since 1925

01788 81742407736 054701

Email: [email protected] Southam Road,Dunchurch, Rugby,Warwickshire, CV22 6NL

ExtEnsIonsElEctrIcs

landscapInGplans prEparEd

altEratIonsplumBInG

Groundworksloft convErsIons

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

34 Regent St. Rugby CV21 2PSWoodcraft

Country

over Ä200DELIVERYFREE

Quality OAK furniture

TEL: 01604 248668www.turnertanks.co.uk

SUPPLY & INSTALLATION OF DOMESTIC HEATING OIL TANKSSERVICE & COMMISSIONING OF OIL FIRED BOILERS

24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE

Work carried out by registered engineers

Let us bring the showroom to you at a time to suit – days, evenings or Saturday.

We measure, give free expert advice & a complete price with no hidden extras

All flooring is fitted by our friendly, reliable and qualified fitters.

Stewart Groom Carpets & Flooring Carpets & flooring in Rugby area since ‘99

www.stewartgroomflooring.co.uk

CARPET – VINYL – WOOD Choose at home from wide range of

styles, colours & prices

CALL 07860 869169 or 01788 860002 to book a FREE no obligation

home consultation


0800 840 7127 www.ovenclean.com

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Call Ian Griffin on 07747 808680

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N. J. PearceBuilder

Established for 25 years

For all your building requirementsincluding house builds, extensions,

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

Quality assured – references available

Ring for an estimate01788 891301 or 07941 745021

Steve DaltonTel. 01788 823391

Mob. 07764 841100The Old School House, Church Walk,

Kilsby, Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 8YBEst. 1979

www.dysonic.co.uk


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www.dysonic.co.uk

Call Tim for a free quote on07545 641 634

TRD ElectricsHonest, reliable service for all your domestic needs, from a light switch to full re-wire.

Part P registered &17th edition qualifi ed

24hr Emergency Call OutTest & Inspection

Part P Approved Contractor

Domestic & Commercial

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

The most amazing carpet & upholstery clean or you pay nothing!

3 Carpets cleaned for £99 (no VAT)

Contact us for a FREE no obligation quote

White Knight CleaningTel: 02476 312332

Mob: 07977 631734www.whiteknight-cleaning.co.uk

Your home


Your home


Home Farm Stoves Ltd

● Family Owned company

Fully Insured, All work GuaranteedFor a FREE quote call Billy on

07867 784902 or 01788 570591

Bay Windows \ Garages Porches \ Valleys

Dormers \ Minor Repairs Full replacement flat roofs

Fully InsuredAll work Guaranteed

[email protected]

For a FREE quote callBilly on

07867 784 902 01788 570 591

Bay Windows • Garages • Porches • Valleys Dormers • Flat Roofs

Minor Repairs to Full Replacement

DYSON SALE20% Discount

All Recon VacsDC04 now £85DC07 now £99DC08 now £120

Spares and Repairs

01327 70597907785 372664

www.dysonic.co.uk

PART EXYOUR VAC

Your home

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

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

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

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

Rachel & Tim SettleRachel & Tim

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


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Soft Furnishingsby Mickie Fenwick-Wilson

Designs that are as individual as your home

lots of parking outsidehome visits and evening appointments

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

Wood, metal and venetian blinds.

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

Visit our studios at:301 Clifton Road, Rugby CV21 3QZ

01788 53751761 The Square, Dunchurch CV22 6NU

01788 813334Email: [email protected]

extensive range of fabrics including:

Coffee cup trivia


Your home


Coventry Unit AR, (Next to Magnet) Foleshill Road, Coventry CV1 4NR Tel: 024 7622 8800 Fax: 024 7622 4477

Rugby 103-107 Albert Street Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2SW Tel: 01788 546622 Fax: 01788 553106

Leamington Spa Alveston Place, Oxford Street Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV32 4SL Tel: 01926 312777 Fax: 01926 883475

www.milesoftiles.co.uk [email protected]

We won’t be beaten on price…

Monday to Friday 8am - 5.30pm & Saturday 9am - 5pm (Leamington Spa Store open until 8pm on Thursdays!)

Only with this

advert Stocked items only and not subject to any other discount or offer.

ceramic . porcelain . natural stone . sanitary ware . bathroom furniture

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www.dysonic.co.uk

Call Tim for a free quote on07545 641 634

TRD ElectricsHonest, reliable service for all your domestic needs, from a light switch to full re-wire.

Part P registered &17th edition qualifi ed

24hr Emergency Call OutTest & Inspection

Part P Approved Contractor

Domestic & Commercial


The most amazing carpet & upholstery clean or you pay nothing!

3 Carpets cleaned for £99 (no VAT)

Contact us for a FREE no obligation quote

White Knight CleaningTel: 02476 312332

Mob: 07977 631734www.whiteknight-cleaning.co.uk

• Longest established chimney sweep

• Fully insured• All areas covered

Tel: 01788 540825Mob: 07947 451051

Massive range, thousands of products

From light bulbs to £10,000 chandeliers

Extensive range of light bulbs, including all traditional types

Your home

StyleChoiceService

InnovationDesign

22 Somers RoadRugby CV22 7DHTel: (01788) 579 797

www.bathrooms-inc.com

If you’re looking for a new bathroom, then you should visit Bathrooms Inc. If you’re looking for fabulous choice, excellent service, great value and superb quality, then you should definitely visit Bathrooms Inc!

We’ve got everything you’ll need under one roof; from tiles to taps, sanitary ware to showers, baths to bathroom and bedroom furniture. Once you’ve chosen what you want, you can even choose one of our recommended fitters to install your new bathroom for you, making the whole process even easier.

For bathroom inspiration on tap, come and visit us at our Somers Road showroom.

With over 50 different bathroom displays to look at, not only will you find the bathroom of your dreams at our Somers Road showroom, but you’ll also find friendly and professional service, from the moment you walk through the door to the moment your bathroom installation is complete.

As well as showing you the latest product innovations, we can come to your home to measure up and provide you with a computer generated picture of what your chosen bathroom will look like.

Bathrooms Inc, bathroom inspiration on tap…


Your home

Coffee cup trivia


Andrew LastBuilders

Quality work in extensions, loft conversions, home renovations

(period homes a speciality), complete bathroom design & fit, brickwork &

patios, chimney repointing

All types of plasteringPrevious work can be seen

References & portfolio of previous work available on request.

Full Public Liability insured

Tel: 01788 560215Mobile: 07779 660279

Friendly & reliable

BATHING A PROBLEM?Try a walk-in shower

Rugby 01788 878207www.ahminstallations.co.uk

[email protected]

• Non-slip safety flooring• Product & labour guarantee• Low price promised• Lever taps & tile pannelling• Easy walk in & out shower / baths• Level entry wet floors• Grabrails, shower seats & raised toilets• Grants & council work• Discounts for OAPs, WI members,

ex-service personnel, SSAFA & BritishLegion members

Free Survey& Quote

Gt Yarmouth 01493 688342Norfolk Office, 35 Gayner Close, Wymondham, Norfolk NR18 0EA

www.ahminstallations.co.uk



l Slip resistant safetyflooringl Product & labour guaranteel Low price promisedl Lever taps & tile pannellingl Easy walk in & out shower / bathsl Level entry wet floorsl Grabrails, shower seats & raised toiletsl Grants & council workl Discounts for OAPs, WI members,ex-service personnel, SSAFA & BritishLegion members

FREE SURVEY & QUOTE

White Knight Cleaning0800 028 004102476 31233207977 631734


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Your home


For a free no obligation quote Tel: 01926 312 654

SUMMERPROMOTIONON SLIDINGWARDROBES

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For a free no obligation quote

FITRITE WARDROBES LTDShowroom Open:

Monday to Saturday 10am till 4pm. Closed SundayJenton Road, Leamington Spa, CV31 1XS

Email: [email protected]

FITTED BEDROOMS& STUDIES

Established 1983

FITRITE WARDROBES LTDFITRITE WARDROBES LTDIndividually designed, tailor made wardrobes

Est. 1983

FITTED WARDROBES, BEDROOMS & STUDIES

Showroom Open:Monday to Saturday 10am till 4pm. Closed SundayJenton Road, Leamington Spa, CV31 1XSEmail: info@fi trite.co.uk

Your home

Massive range of quality fireworksHuge discountsOpen all yearExpert advice

Retail products, Self Fire Displays and Professional Displays

Unit 10 Station Close, Daventry, NN11 4FJ

01327 703123

Amazing Fireworks No 1 for explosive entertainmentwww.amazingfireworks.co.uk


Your home


Your home


STUART NICHOLSWASTE DISPOSAL

If you need septic tanks, treatment plants, cess pits, grease traps, oil

interceptors, deisel bunds emptied...

Or high pressure jetting or drains unblocked or for FREE advice call me

on 01327 261476 for a quote

Stuart Nichols Liquid Waste Disposal LtdHighlands Farm, Upper Boddington, Daventry,

Northamptonshire NN11 6DW

T 01327 261 476 M 07970 474 974E [email protected]

www.stuartnicholswaste.com

Ideal Tanks & Pumps Ltd.Supply & Installation of all types of oil storage tanks for domestic & commercial use.

For complete satisfaction & top quality serviceTel: 01604 843 359... Today!

24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICEMob: 07831 259 351 or 07767 885 852 • Email: [email protected]

• OFTEC registered engineers advise and install• All Aspects of the work undertaken as requiredTanks, Plastic or Steel, Single skin or boundedTank CleaningPipework to boilerFittings & Ancillary equipmentBases & Plinths for tanksRemoval of old tanks & oilTranster of oilTesting of tanks and oil pipesExtra long tank fi ll points for those diffi cult to reach tanksAll major cards accepted as payment

For complete satisfaction & top quality service

Mob: 07831 259 351 or 07767 885 852 • Email: [email protected]

Over 50 years

of experience

and expertise

• Free Estimates• All work guaranteed

01788 522 64707901 601 795

Rugby Plastering Services

Rugby Borough Council Approved

Your home


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

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

Choose fromA HUGERANGEof styles and

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“We’re very pleased with the results - eve-

rything functions flaw-lessly and looks sleek,

modern and brand new. We would happily recommend Doors and

Drawers to anyone.”Ron & Carol Lane,

Bilton

Your home


We’re having a do to help our crew! We’re inviting you to celebrate too!

Big BirthdayBonanza!

Your Air Ambulance is turning 10!

Find out more at:www.theairambulanceservice.org.uk/birthdaybonanza

Coventry Aeroplane Club 6th of October10am to 4pm Tickets: £6 per adult (under 16’s go free)

Flight Simulators • Our Helicopters • Meet the Crew • Hover Challenge Emergency Services Displays

• Cake Stall • Bouncy Castle • Face Painting Balloon Modelling • Games • Licensed Bar • Live music

including The Severn Trent Choir stars of BBC programme “The Choir” • Pop Up Shop • The Bike Place

• Up Cycling Crafts • Tombola • Raffle • Plus much more!!

Part of The Air Ambulance Service. Registered Company No. 4845905. Registered Charity No. 1098874.

SHOULDER OF MUTTONG R A N D B O R O U G H

www.shoulderof mutton-grandborough.co.uk

Shoulder of MuttonSawbridge Road , Grandborough,

Warwickshire CV23 8DN

01788 814306email: [email protected]

Sunday Carvery A Choice of three locally sourced roast meats ,

A choice of starters, choose one or have all three meats, carved by our chef together with a selection of freshly prepared

vegetables with the best gravy you have ever tasted.A selection of desserts from our dessert board.

Vegetarian Option for the main course always availableOne Course £10.95 Two Courses £13.95

Three Courses £16.95Our carvery is available every Sunday seating times 12.30 and 2.30. We can also cater for any occasion where you might like a carvery

meal available for minimum of 20 people (Price on application)

Wednesday is curry nightA choice of Freshly prepared curries served with poppadum and mango chutney. £5.00/person

Thursday is Steak nightChoose two steaks of the main menu and get a free

bottle of house wine.

Mon – Sat lunchtimes & Mon-Thurs evening choose from our two meals for £10.00 Menu

Main menu also available every day except Sunday

Functions/Parties/Weddings etc Marquees available

Mary and Steve extend a warm welcome to all at The Shoulder of Mutton, a comfortable, friendly village pub set in the Warwickshire countryside, where you can eat and drink to your heart’s content, in

pleasant surroundings. There is a large family garden and ample off-road parking. Traditional and modern cuisine is available, supported by a wide

selection of quality wines and an ever-changing choice of real ales.

Christmas menu available mid-September


Out & about

A four day festival celebrating the amazing variety of high quality food,

drink and ‘Real Ales’ that Rugby and the surrounding area has to offer!

www.rugbyfoodanddrinkfestival.co.uk

Rugby Food and Drink Festival& Real Ale Trail!

26 to 29 September 2013

RugbyFoodandDrinkFestival@FoodDrinkRugby

Like us on or follow us on for the

chance to win a ride on the Beer Bike!

DRINK LOCAL

RUGBY

DRINK LOCAL

RUGBY

& REAL ALE TRAIL

26-29 September 2013

2013

RUGBY

More information from Rugby Visitor Centret: 01788 533217 e: [email protected]

Supported by Rugby CAMRA branch

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Food served Mon-Fri 12-3pm and 6pm-9pm

Sat 12-9pm Sun 12-4pm

Steak deal 2 x 8oz Rump with traditional

trimmings, hand cut chips and a bottle House Wine £24.95

Curry Night MondaysMeal for two & bottle House Wine £14.95

Traditional Sunday lunch 1 x course £7.50 2 x course £10.50

3 x course £12.95

Full menu also available

We do offer smaller portions for smaller appetites @ £4.95

on the full menu

The Old Plough, 82 High Street, Braunston, Northants NN11 7HSOpening times : Every day 12noon-11pm

01788 878126Quiz Night every Sunday

all proceeds to MacmillanLive band last Friday of every month

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The strapline states “only in Britain, only in pubs” One person who may take issue with those words is Colin Arthur, owner of Rugby Tap. Opened a year ago this new outlet on the local beer scene has found a ready market for those occasions when you want to drink at home or take it elsewhere. The range of local (30 miles) bottled ales stocked now stands at 80 from15 different breweries. Some of these breweries have been brewing for 150 years plus, such as Everards (Leicestershire) and Hook Norton (Oxfordshire). Others such as Nobby’s (Guilsborough) and Purity (Great Alne, Alcester) started in 2004 and 2005 respectively. In the last couple of years’ newcomers such as Gun Dog Ales (Woodford Halse) and Hart Family brewers (Wellingborough) have joined the party. The total number of breweries nationally has now reached over 1,000 showing how a large part of the country has fallen back in love with our national drink.

As well as stocking many other bottled beers from around the world, eclectic wines and speciality whiskies and spirits Colin felt the time was right to offer ‘bright’ beer which has been left to settle and condition in the barrel before being decanted direct into a take-home refillable ‘flagons’ from 1 litre upwards. Larger sizes up to 20 litres are also available, ideal for a barbeque or party. Offering the majority of locally brewed ales ‘on draught’ has been a great success, some of you reading this may remember being sent to the ‘offie’ with a jug and a note to refill for a relative and although licensing

laws have changed since then it’s the same principle. Locally brewed beer, from a local outlet, to create your own ‘local’ at home.

Rugby’s best pubs will be getting involved with the Real Ale Trail as part of the new Rugby Food and Drink Festival 26-29th September 2013

This Autumn sees another Cask Ale Week “Cask ale is a live, natural product, simply bursting with flavours. Yet, nearly 50% of adults have never tried it. The whole point of Cask Ale Week and the Great Big Taste Challenge is to change that, to create a real buzz around Britain’s national drink - and get more people drinking it!”

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Farmhouse Restaurant

Open 5pm-9pm. For a new dining experience, come and try our succulent juicy steaks from Long Buckby cooked to your liking along with dining

choices for all.

Open daily 9am - 5pm. A range of locally sourced meat, fruit, veg, our very own eggs, local

wines and beers and selection of gifts for the family.

Open daily 9am – 5pm. The perfect stop off for all day breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake or even

full afternoon tea.

Shuckburgh Rd. Staverton, Daventry, NN11 6JYt: 01327 300471 www.skylark-farm.com


Thursday 12th September and Thursday 10th October Galanos House, Banbury Road, Southam CV47 2BL. We are hosting a Tea Dance for people in the community living with DEMENTIA. This is a chance to come and talk to specialist professionals and meet carers and people suffering with dementia. Relatives and families please come along and join us for a chat over a cuppa and a cake. 2.30pm to 4.30pm THEREAFTER THE 2ND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH (THIS IS OPEN TO EVERYONE

Saturday 14th – Sunday 15th SeptemberMarton Museum of Country Bygones – Heritage Open Days provide a unique local insight into the past. Open 10.30am - 5pm. Admission free. Refreshments will be available in the Cricket Pavilion. Disabled access. The Museum

contains a unique and extremely interesting collection of a large number of exhibits dating from the 17th century onwards and covering domestic life, agriculture, crafts and handicrafts all collected locally by one man, George Tims, throughout his lifetime. Following his death the collection was passed into the care of Marton village. Louisa Ward Close, Marton CV23 9SA. For more information contact [email protected]

Saturday 14th SeptemberWilloughby Produce and Flower Show. Doors open to the public 4pm to viewing and auction of all produce. Light refreshments. Free admission

Sunday 15th September and Sunday 20th October Rainsbrook Valley Railway. Rides on Rugby’s Miniature Railway. Free car parking is available next to the railway. Light refreshments available Fares are £1.20 per person but the under 3 year olds if accompanied by a ticket holder travel free of charge. Rainsbrook Valley Railway, Onley Lane, Rugby Warwickshire CV22 5QD. Sunday Open for rides 2pm to 5pm www.rugbymes.co.uk

Sunday 15th SeptemberCome and see the exhibition of local artists & photographers at The Village Hall, Bourton-on-Dunsmore at 2pm. Refreshments available. For more information call Alison Jack on 01926 633677

Friday 20th – 22nd September and Weds 25th - Saturday 28th SeptemberDunchurch Festival Players present another hilarious farce, this time by Ian Hornby at Dunchurch sportsfield village hall. Tickets - £7 and £6 (for concessions) available

Saturday 7th September 2013Fete at Galanos House, Banbury Road, Southam,CV47 2BL Telephone: 01926 812185 Homemade cakes and preserves, books, bric-a-Brac, tombola & raffle. Music by Day Spring Steel Band. Afternoon Teas also being served. FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY COME AND JOIN US AT 2.30PM

Saturday 7th September then 1st Saturday of every month Coffee morning with all proceeds to the church. West Haddon Church 10am – 12pm

Saturday 7th SeptemberBroadwell annual village Flower Show at Broadwell Victory Hall. Doors open at 2:00pm with auction of produce and raffle draw around 5:30pm

Sunday 8th SeptemberSponsored walk Draycote Water in aid of Warwicks & Northants Air Ambulance. For further information and sponsor forms contact Rugby Rokeby Lions Club 01788 815050/01788 568217 [email protected]

Sunday 8th SeptemberHoldenby House Gardens - Open Garden for NGS 1pm-5pm. The 20 acre, Grade l listed garden set in stately lawns and hedges, has several special features. There is also a delightful walled kitchen garden with the original Victorian greenhouse. Admission £5, Children £3.50. Telephone:01604 770074. For other opening times and information, please phone or see garden website. Open for charity. Holdenby House Gardens, NN6 8DJ

What’s on?

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

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


NN11 0QF.Entry on the day. Family tickets £10 ( 2 adults, 2 children ), Adults £4.50, Younger persons 6-17 £2.50, under 5 Free, OAP £3.50. Refreshments, teas, home made cakes available

Saturday 12th OctoberBarn Dance in aid of Barby Pre-school at Barby Village Hall, starting at 8pm. Tickets are £10, and include a ploughman’s supper. Tickets are available from Tess Hallam, on 01788 890149 or [email protected].

Saturday 19th OctoberWilloughby Jumble Sale at 2pm, Willoughby Village Hall. Entry 20p, white elephant, book stall, cakes and refreshments. All proceeds to Village Hall and St Nicholas church.

Saturday 19th October Quiz Night at Braunston Village Hall 7:00pm for 7:30pm. Quiz and Supper £8 per person. Bring your own drinks and glasses. Max 6 persons per team, and you must register your team beforehand by ringing Pat on 01788 899157 (limited numbers).

Monday 28th October-Friday 1st NovemberHalf term activities incl: Survival Dens, Autumn Watch, Halloween Horrors, Hedgehogs & Badge making. 10.30a.m. - 12.00p.m. Cost: £3.50 members,

£4.50 non-members. Age: 4+. Telephone 02476 302912 Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, Brandon Lane, Coventry, Warwickshire CV3 3GW For more info go to www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk email [email protected]

Saturday November 2nd Folk Night at Braunston Village Hall 7.30pm. Bar and light refreshments. Tickets £8 each. Tickets from Andrew Alsop 01788 890826, Braunston Post Office, Charisma Hair Salon, The Cake Slice and All Saints’ Church Braunston from Tuesday, October 1st. (limited numbers)

Friday 8th NovemberCity of Coventry Male Voice Choir presents an evening of entertainment at Leamington Hastings Parish Hall, Hill. The performance commences at 7.30 pm. A light supper will be served in the interval. Admission by ticket, Price £8, available from Pat Toole 01926 632874, or Rose Hull 01926 634349. There will be a raffle on the night and proceeds go towards Parish Hall improvements.

Saturday 30th NovemberDaventry Choral Society will perform Faure’s Requiem Saint Saens’ Christmas Oratorio and Corelli’s Christmas Concerto at the Holy Cross Church Daventry. Promises to be an exciting programme with Orchestra da Camera and soloists . Please look at website for further details. www.daventrychoral.org.uk

What’s on?from Wanda’s – on the village green- Tel. No. 01788 522021. The play is suitable for all the family.

Saturday 21st. September “Last Night at the Proms” 7:30pm –Dunchurch Silver band at All Saints Church Braunston. Ticket Prices - Adult £10, Concessions £8, Accompanied under 16’s £1; Ticket Prices included interval refreshments – Music includes A Night at the Movies and your PROMS favourites. Ring 01788 899086 for details.

Saturday 21st SeptemberThe 2013 Ken Graham Senior Citizens Party at Southam College at 2pm. We are pleased to invite all senior Citizens, Please contact: Malcolm Jakeway 01926 814294 or Brian Howard 01926 812797

Sunday 22nd SeptemberRutland water bike ride in aid of The Air Ambulance, various routes available adults £10, under 16 free. Tel 08454 130999 [email protected]

Sunday 1st September – Sunday 13th OctoberBridge Nursery, Napton - Open Garden for NGS 10am-4pm. Admission £2.50, Children free. Telephone:01926 812737. For other opening times and information, please phone or see garden website. Open for charity. Bridge Nursery, Napton, nr Southam Warwickshire CV47 8HX

Thursday 26th SeptemberJoseph Wright of Derby and the Men and Art of the Lunar Society. Illustrated lecture by Lesley Primo MA 　8pm Benn Hall, Newbold Road, Rugby. (Short AGM at 7.30pm) Visitors most welcome. Orange juice & wine on sale from 7 pm. Rugby Decorative & Fine Arts Society (NADFAS) Contact Joy Lunn 01455 209489　

Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th OctoberMarton Art Festival at St Esprit Church, Marton Exhibits of a wide range of work from well-known local artists, as well as a photographic exhibition, and cards and craft. Proceeds from the Festival will go towards improvement work in St Esprit’s church, Marton.Friday October 4 Preview wine & cheese 6.00pm £5.00Saturday October 5 – 10 30am-5.30pmSunday October 6 –10.30am-5.00pmHarvest Service – 6.30pm

Saturday 5th OctoberJumble Sale in Braunston Village Hall. Doors open 1.30pm. There will also be a selection of other stalls -- Gifts, Cakes, Crafts, etc. Jumble can be brought to the hall between 11.00am and 12.00 noon.

Saturday 5th OctoberDaventry Model Railway Club – Saturday 5th October 10am -5pm at Parker Academy, Ashby Road, Daventry

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Find us at… Barby Nurseries The Willows 01788 890 350

New to the Skylarks Field Farm is their Farmhouse Restaurant. Open daily from 5pm – 9pm this is the latest enterprise focusing on using local produce for Sam and Dave Thomas and the team. Using the finest quality steaks, locally produced at Perkins Lodge Farm, Long Buckby, their own produced eggs and even home-made batter made with local brewery Nobbys beer.

A selection of scrumptious starters and seasonal home-made desserts are on the menu, along with a choice of other main courses, if a local steak is not your choice.

For reservations, call Skylarks Field Farm on 01327 300471.

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Army - military-style fitness classes

You may have already noticed that green spaces

across the country are being invaded by groups

of individuals wanting to learn the skills used by the

military to get fit. Over recent years, this bootcamp-

style training has been growing in popularity and

the instructor-led mix of challenging workouts, team

games, circuit training and running have been just

the motivation that thousands have needed to get

active and stay active.

With the swimsuit now tucked safely away at the back of the drawer, you may be forgiven for turning your attention to stocking-up your store cupboards and hibernating for the winter.

We all know however, that regular physical exercise is great for keeping your body and mind in tip-top shape. But if you just can’t face the daily grind of the traditional treadmill, now is the perfect time to try something a little different to banish those post-holiday/winter blues and keep you looking and feeling great until your swimmers re-emerge for next years annual outing.

Ditch the sofa and join the:

‘Walk’-out - Nordic walkingOriginating in Finland in the 1950’s, Nordic walking simulates skiing by way of pushing on special shock-absorbent poles to minimise strain on the joints. Being a gentle sport, it is suitable for all ages and abilities. It uses 90% of body muscle and is said to burn up to 40% more calories than normal walking. Plus, it’s a great way to meet new people and explore the local area whilst improving your fitness.

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Founded in 2001, Zumba is a global fitness brand that

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14million people enjoying Zumba in 151 countries

across the world, who are we to argue?

Stage – Burlesque dancingIn the late 19th century burlesque shows were grand affairs involving music, comedy, variety, and a glamorous headline act who would captivate her audience with her beauty, her dance and the art of ‘the tease’. Many women today use burlesque dancing as a way to keep fit, increase their confidence and have a bit of tongue-in-cheek fun. Classes teach performers how to stand, walk, pose and how to mesmerise their audience through the power of stillness and eye contact. With the option to keep your clothes firmly in place these days, what are you waiting for?

Ring – Boxercise®

Boxercise became popular in the UK in the early ‘90s

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way of cross-training that enhances hand-eye co-

ordination, balance and timing. Classes are safe and

fun and you don’t need previous boxing experience

to take part. Boxercise is suitable for all ages and

levels of ability and more than 1.2 million people in

the UK currently enjoy regular classes or session with

their personal trainer.

With all of these activities offering flexibility in terms of length of commitmentand costing a fraction of the price of personal training sessions or monthlygym memberships, these classes offer a real alternative to those wanting toget fit, lose weight and feel great - whatever the time of year.

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Your garden

Eat seasonallyNow the summer holidays have been and gone there are lots of jobs to do in the garden to ensure lots of colour in spring next year. Get all your bulbs planted by end of October. The autumn is a good time to feed your shrubs and hardy perennials in order to promote bud growth for next years’ flowers and you can create colour in pots & borders with winter pansies.

Clear potatoes Once the potato crop is cleared, leave for a few days then fork over the top 20cm, which will reward you with potatoes that you will be amazed you missed when you harvested. Break up the soil and level out before sowing a green manure like mustard, this helps keep the weeds down.

CultivationYour hoe should be kept busy during these months continuing to kill the weeds before they start going to seed. You need to be keeping a close eye on the greenhouse crops as pests are still around taking shelter.

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Chop the butternut squash into cubesRoast the butternut squash until soft, crush, season with fennel seeds

Thinly slice the cabbage and simmer in chicken stock, drain

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“Love, now that were not going to visit Uncle Felix, do you think we should get involved with the village open gardens on the August Bank Holiday?”.

“Have you seen the garden recently, dear?” I reply reluctantly whilst thumbing through this month’s copy of the potato journal. “It resembles the Sahara Desert after all the sun we’ve had! The only people paying to get in our garden will be the French Foreign Legion.” “Well if you’d take the padlock off the water metre, things might not be so bad.” cometh a sharp response from one of the sun loungers on the terrace.

I briefly recall one of the sprinklers being left on whilst we were in the Isle of Wight for a fortnight last summer and returning to an oasis of biblical proportions.

Just who is responsible for this fascination with showing off our biggest horticultural failures for all to see I wonder. Apparently when The 5th Duke of Devonshire stayed at his ancestral home of Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, he promised a free dinner to anyone prepared to visit the house and gardens once a month. Or maybe the National Trust are to blame as in 1884 one of the founder members was asked to help save a garden in South East London and people have been paying to visit ever since.

“Anyway, it’s all in aid of a good cause” returns the sun stroked voice from the terrace. “Oh and just how much renovation do the village stocks need, not to mention the new urinals in the village hall.” whatever next I wonder. “No dear it’s the National Garden Scheme and they support a number of valuable charities.”

Indeed they do, advertising over 3,700 gardens nationally and encouraging 750,000 visitors. That equates to over 2.5 million pound a year raised for charities like Marie Curie and Macmillan, not to mention Perennial, the professional gardener’s benevolence fund, naturally a cause very close to my heart.

“I’m sure we could make the day really special for visitors.” “Yes dear, with you as tour guide and host, how could we

possibly go wrong.” I respond thrilled with the prospect of contributing to my favourite charity.

Like all events, there’s a certain amount of organising to take care of before the day.

For big properties and multiple garden openings, clear car parking with attendants is essential. Advertise the event, local papers, flyers and even radio stations are willing to get involved for free. Why not go that little bit extra, organise plants for sale and possibly tea and cake, prepared by a

local organisation such as the W.I.

Open gardens are a fabulous way to focus on getting the garden ready for summer,

all those jobs that never get done and let you down at parties. Get to know your garden plants names, not just

the common names, think about learning the latin names to really impress the visitors.

“Love, it’s a bit late for water now.” says the missus as I leap into action. “We have a huge collection of latin weeds in our garden that need dealing with if

we stand any chance at all.”

Why not get in touch with the National Garden Scheme and show

your garden off for a worthy cause or visit one instead.

In which the armchair gardener ponders opening his garden to the public

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


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