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In this issue...

Contents6 Your garden

q On the road

w Business & IT

u Your home

z Out & about

Q Whats On?

O Your family

: Look good, feel good

Features8 Armchair Gardener

d Blocked drains?

j Good read for the holidays

z Rainy day ideas

T Do you remember?

F Love Ballet success story

Z Eat seasonallyRecipes using seasonal produce

B Calm your mind

M Spice up your life

Business editorialse I love twitter

P Caring for little feet

K Scallywagz

L Changes afoot

Coffee cup trivia8gIJRelax and sharpen the pencil!

Cover photography by Barefoot Photographic

CompetitionsL Win your child/grandchild a free

day at a Twenty20 cricket company holiday course at Willoughby Cricket Club

V Win 5 months leisure membership at Devere Staverton Park

May/June winners Golf Simulator: Chris ApplebyCrick Boat Show family tickets:, Susanne Thompson, Julie Blewitt, Pauline Dring and Barbara Scott


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“Love! Why are you wearing that mosquito net for a hat, you haven’t taken it off for three days, You look like a cross between one of Dr Who’s enemies and Neil Armstrong.”

“It’s actually my bee keepers veil and I could be called out at any minute to deal with an invasive bee swarm around the village.”

Well honestly I think your time would be better spent in the vegetable garden,” comes a concerned reply from the kitchen.

That’s just why I’ve decided to keep bees. Apparently up to one third of the worlds food depends on bees for pollination as without them, flowers would not form any fruit. In 2010, the United Nations placed a value on insect pollination at £134 billion. Though putting a value on things is understandable it rather misses the point that biodiversity is priceless as without bees we could be in real trouble and very hungry to boot.

“The Vicar is at the door love, looks very red in the face, I hope you mowed the churchyard this week.”My mind recalls the near knee high grass around the headstones and my rash promise of help 3 weeks ago.“Ok dear, he’s probably come to chat about flower arranging with you.” I reply from the lounge, returning my thoughts to our winged friends.

The thing is nobody can really confirm what’s happening to our diminishing bee species but what we can do is encourage them into our gardens and provide a source of nourishment for them at inclement periods.

Bees like humans, see in colour and are trichromatic, meaning they see three main colours, ultra violet, blue and green. Flowers of different colour form ultraviolet patterns on their petals as a kind of bee landing pad, directing them to pollen and the plants reproductive parts. At which point the bee takes on the role of a garden cupid,swopping pollen between male and female receptors and in turn causing the plant to

bare fruit.

Keep things simple in the garden and unlike the missus remember bees can’t see in red!!,

maybe use bold pale flowers, avoiding elaborate doubles that produce a showy bloom, less emphasis on decoration and more on pollination.

Bees love the trumpet like flowers of penstemon and foxgloves and the majority of the rosaceous family that encompasses

most of our fruit trees.

If growing cut flowers for the house, why not mix rows with veg, encouraging bees to pollinate

both crops.

“Well it looks like your prayers have been answered love, the Vicar has got a swarm of bees at the

churchyard.” “I bet it’s in that holly by the gate, swarms aren’t fussy where they

attach themselves.” I reply with an air of confidence

“No love it’s on the spire, I told him you’ll be up in 10 minutes as you

already have your bee keepers hood and veil on! Good luck.”

The armchair gardener takes the bees under his wing

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Since October 2011, homeowners are responsible only for the maintenance of pipes or drains on their own property. Once they cross the boundary line onto the pavement or road, they become the responsibility of the water company. In addition, the water company is liable for all shared sewers (i.e. drains that meet from more than one building) even if they are on private land.

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The Family from One End Street

Eve GarnettThis 1930’s classic has recently been re-issued as a Puffin Modern Classic, and rightly so. Telling the story of Mr and Mrs Ruggles and their seven children, it

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This is the first in Garnett’s series and introduces the family – Dad Jo, Mum Rosie and the children: Lily Rose, Kate, twins Jim and John, young Jo, Peg and baby William. The first chapter tells us how they all got their names and sets the scene, then each subsequent section details one of their many adventures.

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Rainy Day Ideas

Add goggle eyes to turn your splatters into monsters

Rain catcher (age 2 and up)

* Plastic bottle

* Wooden spoon

* Tray or plastic bowl

Cut the lid off a plastic bottle and then place the lid upside down in the top of the bottle so that it acts like a funnel. Tape down the edges if necessary.

Draw lines 1cm apart up the stem of a decorated wooden spoon, starting 1cm from the bottom. Number the increments from 1 up.

For younger children, don’t worry if the lines are different distances apart, you just need some marks and numbers on the rain catcher so they can see the difference over time.

Slot the wooden spoon inside the funnel and place the whole thing in a shallow tray or bowl. Place outside and watch the rain come down.

Blow painting (2 years and up)

* Paint

* Paper or card

* Straws

Drop several large dollops of paint onto the paper. Then, using a straw, get the children to blow the paint in different directions so that the paint splatters across the page. Do this several times with different colours to make a masterpiece.

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Popcorn lollipop balls (age 4 and up)

* 2 bags microwave popcorn

* 225 grams butter (plus extra for coating little hands)

* 225 grams sugar

* 1 bag marshmallows

* Lolly sticks or wooden chopsticks

* Cake cases

* Food colouring (optional)

* Sprinkles for decoration

* Ribbon

This recipe makes about 25 small balls.

Pop your popcorn as directed and remove any kernels that may have not popped. Melt butter in medium saucepan and then add the sugar and stir until it dissolves. Add the marshmallows and mix until they are all melted. Add the sauce to your popcorn and mix until it is well coated.

Butter your hands to protect them from the heat (and the goo) and then shape into balls. Stick a skewer in the bottom and leave them to set on greaseproof paper or in paper cake cases. Tie a ribbon bow around the stick for decoration.

For older children go a step further create flowers, butterflies and other shapes.

Scavenger hunt - any age - FREE Write a list of objects onto paper and copy it for how many people/teams are required. Items can be anything from a sock to a stick. Give a list to each of the kids/teams and give them a certain time to be back by. The first one back with all the pieces listed wins.

Make several small batches

of popcorn with different food colouring to create multi-coloured popcorn.

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No sew bunting (ages 3 to adult)

* Wallpaper, or patterned or card you’ve decorated yourself - A5 size or larger

* Hole punch

* Scissors

* ¼ inch ribbon or string which is longer than you want for your finished bunting

Use the pattern on this page to cut out triangles.

Punch a hole ½ inch in and ½ inch down from each of the top corners of the triangles.

Thread the ribbon in through one hole and out through the other of each triangle, shifting them down along the ribbon until you have all of your triangles threaded onto the ribbon. Tie off each end and string it up.

No mess marble painting

* Heavy duty zip-lock pouches

* Water-based paint

* Baby oil

* Glitter (optional)

* Packaging tape

To the (heavy-duty) ziplock bag, add the baby oil first, then the water-soluble paint in about a 1:1 ratio. Use two colours of paint per bag, adding glitter if desired. Gently let as much air out as possible, then seal up the bag very well. Use packaging tape along the top of the bag to seal it up completely.

Move the paint around and swirl the colours around without even getting hands dirty!

Make a card frame to go over the front to make the bags even more sturdy and frame the masterpiece at the same time.

Why stick to triangles? You

can make hearts, rectangles –

even stars.

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The Countryman Staverton

The Countryman at Staverton offers fine home cooked food,

excellent local ales and a warm welcome 7 days a week

FIXED PRICE MENU £10 for 2 Courses Available Monday—Saturday Lunch and Weekdays before 7pm

Fabulous Sunday Roasts Served from 12pm

subject to availability

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

01327 311815 www.thecountrymanstaverton.co.uk

The Countryman Staverton

The Countryman at Staverton offers fine home cooked food,

excellent local ales and a warm welcome 7 days a week

FIXED PRICE MENU £10 for 2 Courses Available Monday—Saturday Lunch and Weekdays before 7pm

Fabulous Sunday Roasts Served from 12pm

subject to availability

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

01327 311815 www.thecountrymanstaverton.co.uk

Lamport Hall & Gardens 2013

Tel: 01604 [email protected]

Full details on our website: www.lamporthall.co.ukLamport HallLamport, Northampton NN6 9HD

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• OpenWednesday/ThursdayafternoonsandBankHolidays

• Refreshmentsavailable

EVENTS COMING UP:20 July: Shakespeare in the Gardens21 July: Jazz in the Gardens25/26 August: Antiques & Collectors Fair

The Rose InnMain Street, Willoughby, CV23 8BH

01788 891180www.therosecountrypub.co.uk

400 year old country pub & diningTapas night

Last Thursday of the month July 25th and August 29th

Freshly made Stone Baked Pizzas to eat in or take out

Fresh fish and chips to take out £8.95

All our meats are locally sourced & fresh fish from BrixhamAll dishes cooked fresh to order

See daily specials on board

Opening Times Tuesday to Saturday 11am–3pm / 6pm–11pm

Sunday 11am–4pm

Lunch menu £122 courses, Tuesday – Saturday

Traditional Sunday Lunch1 course £10.952 courses £14.953 courses £18.95

Tanks Trucks & Firepower Show dates August 24th 25th 26th

Gates open 10am – 5pm

Dunchurch near Rugby Warwickshire

WWW.tankstrucksandfirepower.com

Contact Andrew on Tel: 07803080028

Tank rides, beer tents, arena events, firepower displays, static displays stalls, mini tanks, fairground attractions

Tanks Trucks & FirepowerShow dates August 24th 25th 26th

Gates open 10am – 5pmDunchurch near Rugby Warwickshire

www.tankstrucksandfirepower.comContact Andrew on Tel: 07803080028

Tank rides, beer tents, arena events, firepower displays, static displays stalls,

mini tanks, fairground attractions

Adult £8, Child/ OAP £3.50, under 5s Free, Family ticket (2 adult up to 3 kids) £22


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Opening TimesRestaurant opening

from July 22nd 9am to 9pm daily (last orders 8pm)

Bouncy Castle weekends and school holidays, no chargeSummer

Holiday Fun!Play area for children

Outside dining available

Great menu choices for kids

including ice creams

Available to book

Children’s parties


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The Home of Cakes and Infusions

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

Follow our News and Daily Specials on FacebookVisit our website for full menu and seasonal

voucher promotionsPrivate Function Hire

The Home of Cakes and Infusions

The Courtyard Café 6 Bishops Court, Daventry NN11 4NP

01327 872687 www.thecourtyardcafe.org.uk

‘I love it here - they make delicious treats and a proper cup of tea!’ Victoria.Eat in or Take Away

Open 8.30am-4.30pm,

Monday to Saturday

Buy any Breakfast Sandwich, Bap or Baguette and an award

winning Nespresso Coffee of your choice and get a second

Nespresso with our compliments!

Buy “The Courtyard Breakfast” and get a second half price.

Offer available between 8.30am and 10.30am for the months of

July & August.

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Men’s 01327 311177 Ladies 01327 704367

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“We aim to beat anyprice on the high street”

OPEN 9.30AM – 4.30PMCLOSED WEDNESDAYS AND SUNDAYS

Wm NOLAN JewellerEst 1966

TURN YOUR BROKEN AND UNWANTED GOLD & SILVER

JEWELLERY INTO CASH


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

Shoulder of MuttonSawbridge Road , Grandborough,

Warwickshire CV23 8DN

01788 814306email: [email protected]

BEER FESTIVAL 24-26TH AUgUST

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The Open offer of the month for July Simulator hire

only £20 per hour

Stockists of...

Selection of ladies and gents clothing ranges to include performance wear from

Sunderland and Glenmuir.

Open Offer of the Month

Play Pebble Beach and The Brabazon at Golfzone

Amazing Gc2 Simulator!Simulator studio hire for up to

4 people only £20 per hour during July

Quality products and

great advice from your local

PGA Professional

Golf shop and indoor teaching studio


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Sunday 14th JulyBraunston Open Gardens 1-6pm in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. There will be 8 or 9 gardens open and teas will be available in the Village Hall. Admission will be £4 for adults, with accompanied children free. There will also be a plant stall in aid of All Saints’ Church.

Sunday 14th JulyNapton Cycle Ride. An 18 mile very leisurely ride for all the family through quiet country lanes around Napton, diving into three counties, several pubs and ending on the village green with a ceilidh and barbeque. Registration from 10am Start 11.30 am £6 per person £3.50 for children £18 per family. Napton Village Green Warwickshire CV47 8LN www.naptoncycleride.co.uk

Sunday 30th June – Sunday 13th October Open for NGS – Bridge Nursery, Napton CV47 8HX. Be inspired by the range of rare and unusual plants thriving in heavy clay soil. Our 1½-acre garden is a fine example of mind over matter! Large pond and bamboo grove. Admission £2.50, Children free. Times:10am - 4.00pm. Telephone 01926 812737. For more information, please phone or www.bridge-nursery.co.uk

Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st July Grandborough Open Gardens 2pm – 5:30 pm, admission £3 per adult (including programme). Start at the Village Hall, which will be open for cream teas and other refreshments and a display by the Local History Group. St Peter’s church will also be open on both afternoons.

20th JulyFlore Gift / Craft Fair - Flore Millenium Hall, High Street, Flore 10 - 4pm. A selection of stalls - jewellery, gifts, cards, cakes etc. Fundraiser for Gemma Jones – raising funds for a World Challenge Trip to Vietnam in 2014.

Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st July plus 18th AugustRainsbrook Valley Railway, Onley Lane,Rugby, Warwickshire CV22 5QD. Telephone 01788 543550Run by Rugby Model Engineering Society Ltd, Operators www.rugbymes.co.uk Tickets are £1.20 per person per ride but children under 3 years of age, if accompanied by a ticket holder, travel free. Free parking is available adjacent to the railway view us on FACEBOOK

Saturday 6th July and 7th JulyHollowell Steam Rally and Heavy Horse Show July the 6th and 7th. Stalls , dog show, heavy horses and much more. Find us at NN6 8RB just off the A5199 between J1 of the A14 & Northampton. Visit our website www.hollowellsteam.com

Saturday 6th July Thurlaston Village FeteFrom 2pm to 4pm, with the theme of An Olde English Midsummer, complete with scarecrows and a children’s area with all games at just 20p! Stalls will include produce and plants, clothes and accessories, bric-a-brac, books and bottles, gifts and toys, plus refreshments ranging from tea and cakes in the village hall to Pimms next to the church. Free entry, all welcome!

Saturday 6th JulyThe LINCOLN NOEL TRIO perform at The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Brington .The church /churchyard will be open from 6.00pm for bring-your-own-picnics & beverages. Cash bar available. And a raffle will also feature in the evening’s festivities, so come prepared! Act I will commence at 7.30pm, followed by an interval for your puddings, then Act II with “carriages” about 9.30pm. Bring the whole family! Tickets at £10 per person or £25 for a family of four are available from JOHN LAWRENCE, 10 Pine Court, Little Brington, Northampton NN7 4EZ -- 01604 770680.Please include an SAE and cheque payable to The Friends of St Mary’s. All tickets must be paid for in advance; no tickets will be available on the door.

Saturday 13 & Sunday 14th July Birdingbury Country Show. 10 -5.30pm. Paddocks Farm CV23 8EH. Admission adults £5, OAPs £4, children 5 and over £3. Supporting 3 local charities. Steam engines, craft stalls etc. Call Pauline on 01926 632287 or Bob 01926 632555

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 websitewww.villageemporium.co.uk/events/


Sunday 18th AugustAir Ambulance Final Ride Out Event at the Brackley Festival of Motorcycling Entry £10 Donation to the TAAS to include refreshments. [email protected] cal 08454 130999 www.theairambulaneservice.org.uk/rideout Facebook theairambulanceservice or Twitter @airambservice

Sunday 25th AugustGuilsborough Village Hall Vintage Fair 10.30am-3pm. Organised by Craft Fair Fairies – for more information or to book a stall contact us at [email protected] or ring us on 07865 493705 Guilsborough Village Hall, The Green, Off High Street, Guilsborough, NN6 8PT

Friday 30th August – Sunday 1st September‘The Pig & Applestock’ Charity music festival at Naseby Reservoir. 3 days of art & music,beer & cider. Activities for children, camping and parking included in price £20 in advance £25 on the gate, under 10’s go Free.www.applestock.co.uk, email [email protected] tel: 07802974721 http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Pig-Applestock-Charity-Music-Festival/213926352043312

Sunday 1st SeptemberWinwick country church fete & fun dog show 2.00 p.m. To be opened by BBC Radio Northampton’s Bernie Keith. Stalls, bouncy castle, welly wanging and much more..Proceeds to the church. Adults – £2.00 OAPS & children – £1.00. Children under 12 free. Free car park toilets on site .Off A428 West Haddon bypass .

Saturday 7th SeptemberWest Haddon Carnival, Flower & Produce, & Dog Show. at the West Haddon Playing Fields, 12pm – 12am, NN6 7AR. Old fashioned family fun including floats, stalls, shows, live music, dancing, displays, games (coconuts, tug of war, golf, races, welly tossing, splat the rat and more), food (BBQ and hog roast) and licensed bar. Honest entertainment guaranteed. For more information contact [email protected]. Any potential contributors, sponsors, or others please email now.

Every Tuesday EveningRock ‘n’ Roll Dancing Dance for Charity at Towcester and Daventry RockRollJive Club. We teach Rock ‘n’ Roll dancing for free. Donations to FireAid Uk a local Towcester charity. Whether you choose to donate or not we will still teach the dancing for free, Lessons at Towcester Football Supporter’s Club, Islington Road, Towcester, NN12 6AU every Tuesday night from 8pm and on Wednesday evenings at Caseys Club, Daventry fortnightly. Shoes with smooth soles are a must. http://www.rockrolljiveclub.com/contact-us.php

What’s on?

Sunday 28th July Northampton Music festival spread across the town centre with stages on the marketsquare, All Saints Church, Abington Street, The Racehorse, and also various venues across the town centre. It will run from 12 noon until 9:30 on the main festival stages, www.northamptonmusicfestival.co.uk call 0845 4591949 [email protected] or [email protected]

Wednesday 7th AugustCheeky Monkeys Tea Party – Dunchurch Village Hall. Great fun for all the family and a fantastic fundraising event for NCT Rugby! Everyone’s welcome. Last year’s highlights included: Family photos - printed right there, hand or footprints and pottery decorating, childrens’ and baby activities from baby signing to dancing and yoga Potting up seeds with Ryton Organic Master Gardeners Loads of stalls, refreshments inc home made cakes. Times to be confirmed. Small entrance fee - all going to raise money for NCT Rugby www.nct.org.uk/branches/rugby/cheeky-monkeys

Thursday 8th AugustTea Dance for people in the community living with DEMENTIA at Galanos House, Banbury Rd, Southam CV47 2BL tel:01926 812185. 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 open to everyone.

Sunday 11th AugustMyton Hospices Charity Tandem Skydive. UK charity No: 516287 Bilton Dental Clinic’s Pratyush Mahapatra will be hurling himself out at 10,000ft in order to raise as much as possible for this fantastic charity. Details can be found and donations made at the practice or via www.doitforcharity.com/Pratyush_skydive


Feature

1960s“I was in love with David Cassidy! Oh wait, that was actually in the seventies so ignore that,” says The Village Emporium’s Karen Shuter. “In the sixties, it was all about Blue Peter, Andy Pandy and my favourite turquoise blue cape, which I wore incessantly during one family holiday.

“In the summer the ice cream man would come around almost every day, and because home freezers were yet to be invented, we would run out with our bowls so we could have ice cream with our tinned mandarins!”

“Most homes didn’t have a phone so if you wanted to call a friend, you would have to ask your parents to accompany you to the phone box with a thrupenny bit! And there was no central heating so you would either have a coal fire or if you were really posh, a gas fire.”

1950s“I was born in Plymouth just as the war was

ending,” explains Keith Parson at Dickies

Workwear. “Because it had been bombed

out, I was sent to live with my aunt in

Cornwall. We were very poor but it’s not

until I look back at that time that I realise

just how difficult life was – we would raid

bakery bins and have our hair cut at home

using a basin and a pair of kitchen scissors.

There would be no money for presents at

Christmas and our tree would be a decorated

branch of holly. I had one pair of boots and

they would be repaired and re-soled to make

them last until I literally couldn’t fit them on

my feet anymore!

“The cinema would be a real treat because

it cost seven pennies; you could watch a

film, cartoon or newsreel featuring reports

from around the world. To be honest, it

didn’t matter what was on – as we only had

a radio in the house, watching those moving

pictures was like a completely new world.

“Still, I do think that there was more of a

sense of community and respect back then.

You didn’t lock your doors, you shared your

rations with neighbours and it was a given

that you would find a job after school, even if

it wasn’t something you really wanted to do.

An opportunity was never

wasted as you never knew

if – or when – the next

one would come along.”

Can you believe that it has been a year since London 2012? We survived the Mayan doomsday of December 21st 2012 unscathed, shivered in winter hats, coats and scarves for way too long and just about managed to avoid falling headlong into a double dip recession. How time flies when you’re having fun!

However, the realisation of how quickly time has passed since Danny Boyle’s spectacular opening ceremony has left the team at The Village Emporium feeling all nostalgic about times gone by. The innocence of childhood, the excitement of new discoveries, embarrassing fashion faux pas, dreams for the future.

And so we sent our intrepid reporter out to ask some of our lovely customers what they remember from decades past...

Do you remember when...?


1970s“Atari Pong!” laughs Alison Spencer from Shires Antiques. “These computer games

nowadays are more like movies but back in 1972, when my dad came home with an

Atari, which you had to plug into the television to play, we were ridiculously excited

and spent hours playing Pong. It was supposed to be a simulated table tennis game

but in reality it was a load of dots and lines moving back and forth!

Also, my best friend’s parents owned a restaurant so a lot of the early

seventies was summed up by prawn cocktails and Mateus Rosé. Perhaps

not the most ‘legal’ pastime for teenagers but we enjoyed it!”

1980s“I didn’t just have a Sony Walkman,” announces Tracey Bridger from Barefoot

Photographics. “Mine was a bright yellow, underwater Walkman! Although I don’t remember ever submerging myself in the bath to listen to Duran Duran or Spandau Ballet!“Talking of Spandau Ballet, ‘True’ was the

slow dance song at the end of every party. I would always hope that I’d be asked to dance but being tall and reminiscent

of an ironing board, I didn’t get much attention! My life revolved around how to stay fashionable in flat shoes.“Being a hairdresser, I modelled myself on

Kim Wilde and her blonde, backcombed hair and striped tops. Mousse came in during the eighties, which meant that hair could get even bigger without having to use that horrendous wet gel. And Clearasil – I remember many an evening covered in little white dots!”

So what will young people today will reminisce about? Could it be games consoles, Harry Potter or will they cringe at their photos on Facebook with dip dye hair? Will they have to explain to their children what Facebook was? One person’s fond memory is another person’s cringe moment!

1990s“Oh no!” gasps Victoria Wormall from

Harper’s and Harper’s Boutique on Sheaf

Street. “You have reminded me of so many

funny but embarrassing moments! Global

Hypercolour t-shirts that would change

colour when you started sweating; that

was attractive. Dungarees coupled with a

paisley hooded top. Byker Grove, Wizbit

and New Kids on the Block; I was in love

with Joey McIntyre as was everyone else so

I decided to like Jon instead to be different!

“When I was little, all I wanted to be

when I grew up was somebody in

Dallas or Dynasty. I loved the fashion,

the hair, the huge shoulder pads! In

fact, it’s still a running joke amongst

my friends. They wanted to be a

nurse or teacher; I couldn’t wait to

become Alexis Carrington...

“My parents were all about home-

cooked, healthy meals so I used to

lust after the junk food they wouldn’t

let me eat. Viennettas, Wham Bars,

Findus Crispy Pancakes... Did you

know that a boring jam sandwich can be

transformed into a thing of wonder when

covered in batter, deep fried and sprinkled

with sugar in the school snack hall? And

snowballs at Christmas – I’m pretty sure

that’s where my obsession with cocktails

stemmed from!”


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hey... it’s time for new school

shoes

The summer holidays are fast approaching, but before you know it, you’ll be digging out those school shoes in September and realising they no longer fit. Luckily, with the help of Anne, owner of children and ladies’ shoe shop, Niki-Lu’s, help is at hand. Member of the Society of Shoe Fitters, IFRA and Children’s Foot Health Register, Anne has some top tips when buying shoes.

Always have your child’s feet measured by a qualified fitter and ensure that both feet are measured as they are rarely the same size. There is no standardisation of shoe sizing in the UK, so an experienced fitter will use their knowledge to interpret a correct fit.

Whenever possible, buy footwear made from natural materials, such as leather and cotton. Not only will man-made material make feet perspire, leading to fungal infections, but leather footwear moulds to the natural shape of your foot, making them more comfortable.

As children grow in fits and starts, their shoes should be checked every 10 to 12 weeks. Remember that a good fitter will only recommend new shoes if needed.

Never wear hand-me-downs as they take on the previous owner’s foot shape, meaning bad news for your child’s feet. And finally, make sure you throw out those too-small socks as they can restrict growth.

Our feet are designed to carry our body weight and give us mobility, but we only remember how precious they are when they hurt! We should all look after our feet, but they are at their most vulnerable in our early years.

Niki-Lu’s, 9 Bank Street, Rugby CV21 2QETel: 01788 573502.

Caring for little feet

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Competition

The Village Emporium have teamed up with the Twenty 20 Cricket Company to offer two free places for two budding cricketers to attend one of their Summer Holiday Courses.

After the success of their first course during the May half-term, the Twenty 20 Cricket Company will be staging two more Holiday Course ‘Cricket Camps’ locally during the school summer holidays, at Willoughby Cricket Club.

First, there is a 4 day course running from Monday 22nd to Thursday 25th July. Tthat is followed by a 2 day course, running on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th July.

WIN YOUR CHILD A FREE DAY AT A

TWENTY20 CRICKET COMPANY HOLIDAY COURSEAT WILLOUGHBY CRICKET CLUB

Running from 10.00am to 4.00pm each day with a lunch break and regular drink stops, the courses are designed for all boys and girls aged 5 to 15 years, with no previous experience necessary.

Each day of a Twenty20 Cricket Company holiday cricket camp covers a mixture of fun cricket games and activities, and coaching, all delivered by ECB-qualified CRB checked coaches. Plus there are always a series of prizes awarded at the end of each day.

To win one of two free day places at either of the Twenty20 Cricket Company holiday cricket camps at Willoughby Cricket Club, simply answer the following question correctly.

The Ashes cricket series is played between which two countries?

1. England and New Zealand2. England and Australia3. Australia and New Zealand

Send your answers to: By e mail to [email protected] - and pop your answer in the subject box or by post The Village Emporium, Unit 7, Dunchurch Trading Estate, London Road, Rugby CV23 9LN

Two lucky winners will then be drawn out at random to choose any day to attend from either the 4 day or 2 day course.

Closing date for entries: Monday 15th July

For further details and to obtain a brochure on the Twenty20 Cricket Company holiday cricket camps at Willoughby CC, email Karl Quinney at [email protected] or telephone on 07775 883102.

To book your child on any day of either of the Twenty20 Cricket Company holiday cricket camps, telephone 08455 20 20 29, or visit their website at www.twenty20cricketcompany.com


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Louise 07931 583681 (singing) David 07746 569288 (keyboard)

Joe 07594 280853 (guitar & music theory) Maddie 07841 136274 (drums)

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Small animal boarding...is now available at the cattery. Guinea pigsand bunnies can now be cared for in our purpose built hutches with grass runs available. Their usual diet will be catered for with fresh fruit and vegetables available daily. Hamster care also is part of our service where you can bring their own home and we will ensure they are cleaned and exercised regularly.

Small animal boarding...is now available at the cattery. Guinea pigsand bunnies can now be cared for in our purpose built hutches with grass runs available. Their usual diet will be

Small animal boarding...is now available at the cattery. Guinea pigsand bunnies can now be cared for in our purpose built hutches with grass runs available. Their usual diet will be catered for with fresh fruit and vegetables available daily.

Luxury CatteryOur cattery located in Flore offers the most modern cattery facility available within a beautiful secluded rural setting. Your cats health, safety and comfort is our priority and our light and spacious, heated chalets provide the ideal environment for your cat. As a fab (feline advisory board) listed cattery you are assured that your cat will receive the best attention and care.

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The past few months have been a busy exciting times here at LoveBallet Dance Company. We had 5 pupils audition (Aidan Lesingham, Nadia Lesingham, Izzy Holloway, Ella Stephenson and Isla Johnson and all 5 were successfully awarded a place with the Regional Youth Ballet to perform Les Sylphides at the Mill in Banbury from the 24th – 26th May. It involved some intense training which the pupils thoroughly enjoyed the challenges of and their performance was spectacular on stage.

Following that audition, 2 pupils Aidan Lesingham and Phoebe Willetts auditioned for the English Youth Ballet (part of the English National Ballet) performance of Swan Lake, which will take place in Oxford in September this year. There was a lot of competition for places, with over 140 auditioning for only 50 places. Both LoveBallet pupils were awarded places and will be performing with a professional dancer from the English National Ballet, what an experience that will be.

Amongst the dance success, we are currently working through the last phase of the planned opening of the Brand New LoveBallet Dance Studio. This will be the LoveBallet HQ (the other branches will still continue) but having our very own studio will enable us to expand further and develop our classes more. The Studio will be fantastic, there will be 2 studio’s both complete with sprung wooden dance floors, barre’s will line the walls and mirrors too. Spot lights in the ceiling to create a lovely ambience for dance and air conditioning and a very good heating system too. The new studio in at Insight Park, Welsh Road East in Southam and we are due to have an opening party at the end of June.

Please keep your eyes peeled for new classes starting in September such as Musical Theatre, Ballroom and Latin (Adults and Children), Cheerleading, Adult Tap, Adult Ballet, Zumba, Baby Ballet, Mini Movers, Stretch & Conditioning, Boogie and Bounce & GCSE Dance – as well as all our other existing classes.

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Located on Daventry’s High Street, Scallywagz offers an extensive range of high quality, affordably priced, schoolwear, dancewear, Scouts and Guides uniforms and accessories.

Supplier for many local town and village schools, Scallywagz has built up an excellent reputation for offering fantastic customer service and professionalism, which has led to further schools approaching the shop.

Scallywagz dancewear range is equally as extensive and caters for ballet, tap, modern and gymnastics offering shoppers the convenience of not having to travel out of town. Plus, new to the shop are Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers,

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Tours take place on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons and Friday mornings. In addition there are a limited number of Saturday tours during the summer.

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Eat seasonallyJuly and August should bring some of the hottest days of the year! Apart from watering new plants and seedlings you will find some other handy hints below to help you through the summer gardening season.

Look after your lawns.At this time of year lawns take heavy punishment, and a little time spent on maintenance will pay big dividends. If there is any moss in the lawn this can be removed with a lawn rake also pull out any perennial weeds. Then apply any of the proprietary brands of lawn fertiliser; carefully follow the directions on the box with regard to application. This will then give you a lawn to be proud of right into the autumn.

And your rosesRoses, remove all flowers that are finished, if you allow them to produce seed pods the plant will not be able to produce more flowers, instead using all its energy to produce seeds. Also remove any flower buds that are failing to open and rotting, these buds can harbour disease.

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August: Now is the time to pinch out the centre shoot of your tomato plants, in order to concentrate the plants growing energy on filling out the existing tomatoes, rather than producing more growth and more flowers.


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500ml chicken stock

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Blanch the beans for 3 minutes in salted boiling water then cool under tap and leave to one side.

Mash Peel and dicethe potatoes into even size pieces. Do not cut too small otherwise the potato will absorb too much water and become wet. Place in a pan of cold water, bring to boil and cook on a low simmer until tender. In the restaurant I would put my potatoes through a Moulin but a standard masher will be fine. Once cooked, drain and mash the potatoes then season and add the horseradish, cream & butter.

To bring the whole dish together, warm an oven-proof frying pan, remove the breasts from the pigeon (or ask your butcher to do this for you), season skin side and oil. Place in dry frying pan and cook for 2 minutes either side. Remove from pan to a plate to rest. Deglaze the hot pan with red wine, balsamic and chicken stock, add the teaspoon of tomato puree then reduce to half.

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The Oxford English Dictionary defines the verb ‘meditate’ as: to focus one’s mind for a period of time, in silence or with the aid of chanting, for religious or spiritual purposes, or as a method of relaxation. For many, some form of meditation is part of their daily routine

There are many different meditation techniques, including: transcendental meditation, prayer, Zen meditation, Taoist meditation, mindfulness meditation, and Buddhist meditation. Some methods require the body to be absolutely still, or to be moved with controlled deliberation, while other types allow for free movement of the body. While the methods are different, the end goal of all types of meditation is to lead to a mind that is at peace and free from stress by the use of quiet contemplation and reflection. For many, meditation is part of their daily routine.

If practiced regularly, meditation can bring about healing of both the body and the mind.

One of the physical benefits of meditation is a decrease in blood pressure. In addition there can be an improvement in breathing due to the increase of air flow that gets to the lungs. Practitioners also find that their resting heart rate is lower which takes some of the stress off their hearts. Meditation is also said to promote a youthful appearance and help in chronic diseases such as allergies and arthritis. It can also help in post operative healing, enhance the immune system by increasing the activity of ‘natural-killer cells’ and reduce the action of viruses.

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Ladies may find it reduces pre menstrual tension, and because evidence shows that chemicals in the body that are associated with stress are lower in practitioners, it can lead to less anxiety for all. Some find it helps improve their mood and can decrease depression. This is because it has been found to increase serotonin production which influences mood and behaviour.

Those who meditate say they become less bothered by little things which they previously magnified and turned into serious things. Through meditation, they learn to detach and live in the here and now, rather than worrying about the past or future.

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Spices don’t just make your food tasty, they have health benefits too.

Spices have been around for thousands of years. They were first imported to Europe in the Middle Ages, selling for huge amounts of money and making the merchants who sold them very rich. They are used to colour, flavour and preserve food. Many are thought to have medicinal properties and some are used in traditional and religious ceremonies.

There are hundreds of different kinds of spices and they can be seeds, roots, bark or vegetative substances. Most are bought as dried powders. Whole seeds will keep longer, but they need to be ground before use.

Chilli peppers can be eaten fresh, or used dry as a powder or flakes. They are used to add heat to curries, chilli con carne, pasta dishes, dips and even chocolate desserts. Generally, the smaller the chilli, the hotter it is. The capsaicin found in chilli gives it its heat and has been said to relieve pain and prevent stomach ulcers and stomach cancer.

Ginger is another versatile spice. The fresh root is added to many Asian and Indian dishes, and the powder is used to flavour cakes, biscuits and desserts. The spice can decrease nausea and motion sickness, and ease digestive problems.

Turmeric is the spice that gives curry powder and mustard their deep yellow colour. It is also used

as a dye and food colouring. In India, it is highly regarded and is used in wedding ceremonies. Turmeric is from the same family as ginger. Although normally used as a powder, fresh chunks can be used in pickles.

Both ginger and turmeric are anti-inflammatories and can help people suffering from arthritis and Alzheimer’s disease. They are also high in antioxidants that can help protect against disease.

Cinnamon is a warming, fragrant spice that is taken from the dried inner bark of a tropical tree. It is used in cakes and desserts and many savoury dishes. Research shows that it may lower blood sugar levels and so can be beneficial for sufferers of Type 2 diabetes. It is also thought to help with toothache and bad breath. Some studies have found that smelling cinnamon can increase alertness and brain function.

And finally, the queen of spices. Saffron is the world’s most expensive spice. It was first cultivated in Greece and is derived from the dried stigmas of the saffron crocus. It takes 250,000 stigmas to make just half a kilogram of the spice. Saffron gives food a beautiful yellow-orange colour. It is used in Middle Eastern cookery, rice dishes and also desserts and sweets, including marzipan. It has a long history in traditional medicine, and has been used to treat epilepsy, depression, menstrual disorders and fatigue.

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