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With more and more of us using mobile phones to access information on the move, we decided that it was time for The Village Emporium to embrace this wonderful new technology and introduce our very own App – EMPORIUM in your pocket. It’s designed to make it even easier for you to fi nd out where to go and who to call locally. What’s more there will be vouchers and special offers for you to check out as well as regular notifi cations of special events. All at the touch of a button, anytime, anywhere! Find out more on page 10. We’ve also improved our web site so you can browse the magazine online if you wish. Take a look at the new What’s On page for information on charity and community events in our area. Do visit www.villageemporium. But with all these high-tech developments we haven’t forgotten the printed magazine which we know you enjoy reading. So we’ve packed this issue with competitions and features as well as adverts from our fantastic local businesses.

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Saturday 12 MayNorthamptonshire Police Open Day from 11am to 4pm, at Wootton Hall Park. Demonstrations of armed response vehicles, petrol bombing, off-road motorbikes. Emergency response scenario, Force Control Room demonstration and collision investigation team. And much more..........

Sunday 13th MayCountryside Day at Daventry Country Park, 12-4pm. Stalls and demonstrations at this free event.

Sunday 19th MayDaventry Motorcycle Festival, 10.30am to 3.30pm. Join the fun in Daventry Town Centre for a FREE family friendly festival celebrating a real variety of motorcycles from vintage to new, bicycles and beyond. Interested in bringing your bike? Please get in touch. Call the Daventry Business Partnership on 01327 828 391 or visit www.daventry.co.uk

Saturday 2nd JuneBraunston Village Diamond Jubilee Church Fete, 12 to 5pm. Wurlitzer Organ, children’s rides and much more.

Sunday 3rd JuneNewnham Garden Festival 1-5pm. Open gardens, tractors and agricultural implements, owl display, gypsy caravan, wood turning, plants, engineering models, Newnham past & present exhibition, cakes, books, bric-a-brac, bouncy castle, other stalls, teas with homemade cakes. £3 adult entry to all gardens.

Sunday 3rd JuneCome along to Barby between 11.00 am and 4.00 pm. There will be a fantastic exhibition of Classic Cars on the playing fi eld. Sixty years of history will be on display in the village hall. The church will be open for an art and fl ower exhibition. Refreshments available in village hall.

Sunday 3 & Monday 4 JuneFestival of Country Life, Lamport Hall & Gardens 10.00am - 5.00pm. Admission: Adult £7.50, OAP £6.50, Children (11-16) £5.00, Children under 11 Free, Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 Children 11-16) £22.00. For more information call 01604 686272 or e-mail [email protected]

Sunday 3rd JuneThe Big Jubilee Lunch at Daventry Country Park, 12-2pm. Bring a picnic for a fun-fi lled afternoon of entertainment for all the family.

Saturday 23rd JuneChurch Fete 2pm -4.30pm, Vicarage Garden, West End, West Haddon. Teas & cakes, games, bouncy castle, stalls, etc.

Study days at Lamport Hall22 May - The Art of Portraiture

12 June - Cold Beauties: Sculpture in the English Country House and its Landscapes

Tickets £40. To book visit www.le.ac.uk/ha/countryhouse or telephone Gemma Mayo on 01162 522866

Looking ahead

Hollowell Steamand Heavy Horse Show, 7 & 8 July 7 & 8 www.hollowellsteam.com

Rugby Festival of Culture, 2 to 15 July.www.rugbyfestivalofculture.co.uk

Daventry Arts Festival, 6 to 28 Julywww.daventry.co.uk

Crick Scarecrow Weekend,13th, 14th & 15th July. Events for all the family from music festival to fun fair rides. To book a stall, become a sponsor or to advertise in the programme please get in touch with Steve Lassman [email protected]

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NEW Check out our What’s On listings on our website for latest local events. If you are organising a charity or community event email us at [email protected] for free publicity on our website and in our magazines.

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Shires Antiques

Located within the Heart of the Shires Shopping Village on A5 in Northamptonshire, 3 miles north of Weedon. With

indoor and outdoor space, the Centre offers a large and varied selection of high quality antiques and collectables, alongside

furniture, statuary, planters and other outside effects, including

Tel. No: 01327 340594Open 7 days a week, 10am to 5pm

Family Run business, established over 40 years!

100 Cambridge Street, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 3NHTel: 01788 572440

Web: www.thorntonscyclecentre.co.uk

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19th May 2012

DAVENTRY MOTORCYCLE FESTIVAL 2012

Come & join us for a family friendly celebration of all things

bikes old and new!

Further information

T: 01327 828 391 E: [email protected]

W: Daventry.co.uk

10.30am – 3.30pmDaventry Town Centre

bikes old and new

Interested in bringing your bike? Contact us below.

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Daventry Motorcycle FestivalSaturday 19th May10.30am to 3.30pm

“There are two types of people in this world, people who ride motorcycles and people who wish they could ride

motorcycles” Anon.

Come and join us in Daventry Town Centre for a FREE family friendly festival celebrating a real variety of motorcycles from vintage to new, bicycles and beyond.

With ThanksOrganised by Daventry Business Partnership. With sincere thanks to our many contributors from the local motorcycle community & support from Halfords.

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CELEBRATE THE ART OF COMEDY . POETRY . MUSIC . THEATRE . DRINK . ART . DANCE

Let’s get together & celebrate!

FREE festival guide

available in June

More information from the Daventry Business Partnership T: 01327 828 391 E: [email protected]

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We are a popular venue for wweddings, parties, presentation evenings, conferences, school proms and much more.

We also offer a great value SSunday Lunch every week from just £6.95. Booking advised.

Green fees from £5 - Short course. Main Course -Standard week day green fee £21.00.

Weekend £26.00. Twilight offers available.

Par 3 short course, Covered & Floodlit Driving Range Pro Shop from 7am daily

Spike bar from 7am every day until late

Hosts of Lee Westwood Golf Academy

Upcoming events include: Night Golf -June. Date TBC

Lee Westwood Golf Academy –July Equine Exhibition - Sep. Date TBC

Treat “Dad” to a 2 course meal for just £9.95 or

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Free golf for Dad’s on our championship short course. Children pay just £3.50 and “Dad” plays for

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Full T&C’s on website

CompetitionWin tickets to an outdoor theatre performance of ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ as part of the Daventry Arts Festival (Friday 6 to Saturday 28 July)

An action-packed 3 weeks of entertainment for everyone including a parade, music, dance, food, drink, street entertainment, art, theatre, exhibitions, walks and talks. FREE festival guide available in June.

Win 5 family tickets to a fabulous outdoor theatre performance of Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ on Saturday 14 July by answering the following question.

Q: When is the FREE festival guide available?

For further information call the Daventry Business Partnership on 01327 828 391, email [email protected] or visit www.daventry.co.uk. You can also follow us on Facebook or Twitter.

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CELEBRATE THE ART OF COMEDY . POETRY . MUSIC . THEATRE . DRINK . ART . DANCE

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Gems JewellersGems JewellersJewellery, Gifts & Fashion accessories

Providing a high street service in a village location.No need to travel in to town for that special gift.

We have a wonderful selection right here on your door step.New stock will be arriving regularly all at reasonable prices.

We will buy unwanted gold, in any condition for cash highest prices paid & confi dentiality guaranteed.

Tel: 01327 8435495 Market Place, Long Buckby,

Northampton, NN6 7RR.

Jewellery repairs and alterations.Watch battery & strap replacement service.

Ear piercing carried out by qualifi ed technician.

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Louise PooleProfessional, International

Opera SingerExperienced teacher

ABRSM registeredAll music styles taught

Contact Louise Poole B. Mus (Hons)

07931 583681 or 01327 842419

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All ages and all abilities welcomeLessons in Long Buckby






Your family

07779 045672www.happyhoundholidays.co.uk

Brand new luxury 5* hotel for cats

Family run business

Fully licensed and insured

Peaceful rural village location set within our 3

acre smallholding

Heated chalets withcovered runs

Collection and delivery service available

Inspection welcome

Tel: 01788 824132 07801 529780

Proprietor: Kim Vandervell

Malt Mill House,Malt Mill Close, Kilsby,CV23 8XN

[email protected]

Guitar Drum Kit

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Lamport Hall, located off the A508 between Northampton and Market Harborough, was home to the Isham family for over four centuries. Today it is best known for its classical frontage, started by John Webb in 1655 and contains outstanding collections.

The Lamport Hall Preservation Trust and the University of Leicester have announced three study days for 2012, with lectures given by renowned academics in their fi eld. The fi rst study day is on Tuesday 22 May and will be given by Dr. Sophie Oosterwijk, entitled: ‘Facing the Head: The Art of Portraiture’. The second is on Tuesday 12 June and will be given by Prof. Susan Gordon, entitled: ‘Stone Cold Beauties: Sculpture in the English Country House’. The third is on Tuesday 4 September and will be given by Prof. Richard Wilson, entitled: ‘The Survival of the Country House into the Twenty-First Century’. The cost of each study day is £40.00, including lunch. For more information and to book, visit www.le.ac.uk/ha/countryhouse or tel: 0116 2522 866.

There is also a number of art and gardening courses at the Hall and many events, including the Festival of Country Life on 3 & 4 June from 10am to 5pm and Lamport Arts Week from 23 to 29 June from 10am to 4pm. Rain or Shine will be performing Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’ on Saturday 21 July at 6.30pm (gates open at 5.30pm for picnics) and Traditional Jazz in the

Gardens will be on Sunday 22 July at 2pm (gates open 1pm for picnics). Please bring low back seating for both.

Discounted tickets are available for advanced bookings. The Hall and Gardens are open until October 14 on Wednesdays and Thursdays, for guided tours only at 2.15pm and 3pm, and for non-guided tours on Bank Holiday Sundays/ Mondays plus May 19 & 20 and October 13 & 14 from 2pm to 5pm with last admission at 4pm. Private group visits with pre-booked refreshments can be made at certain times of the year by prior arrangement, subject to availability and a minimum charge. For details on the Hall and events visit www.lamporthall.co.uk and/or to book tickets for the Theatre and Jazz call 01604 686272.

Lamport Hall & Gardens


DCL Dog TrainingKind, Fair and Effective Training

for Pet Dogs of All Ages

Deborah Coles FdSc CBT – Call: 07411 299991

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Soft Furnishings by Mickie comes to DunchurchMickie Fenwick-Wilson opened her fi rst Soft Furnishings studio on Clifton Road, Rugby

four years ago. She quickly gained an exceptional reputation in the area, making and

selling made-to-measure curtains, cushions, blinds, pelmets, loose covers and bed throws.

Soft Furnishings 2

And this year, after the former owners of a Dunchurch store decided to retire and sell their premises, Mickie saw the perfect opportunity to expand her business and launched Soft Furnishings 2 just after Easter.

“I’m delighted at how well it’s going,” Mickie explains. “I think that our success is down to the personal service we offer our customers. You can visit us at one of our studios, look through our many sample books and take them home for a couple of days. Or I can visit you so we can discuss your ideas, share inspiration and do any measuring required in the comfort of your own home. I am also incredibly lucky to have a team of skilled ladies who can create just about anything my customers want!”

Choose fabrics, blinds and

furniture in one place

The studios stock a wide variety of stunning, competitively-priced fabrics. You can also leaf through the studios’ stylish wall coverings or browse the made-to-measure blinds. Furniture, lamps and mirrors complete the treasure trove.

Soft Furnishings is located at 301 Clifton Road, Rugby CV21 3QZ. Tel 01788 537517.

Soft Furnishings 2 can be found at 61 The Square, Dunchurch CV22 6NU. Tel 01788 813334

‘THIS IS A GOOD SCHOOL . . .’ Ofsted Report, Crick Primary School, October 2011

REGISTER NOW for Autumn 2012 pre-school and primary school places

A safe, caring and welcoming environment withan established and experienced team

Based at Crick Primary School offering childcarefrom 9am-3pm, Monday-Friday.

Call now to reserve your place!

In the heart of a thriving village with a strongsense of community

Placesavailablefrom 21/2years +

FREEchildcarefor 3 & 4year olds

Reception& Year One play areas

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Places for Reception, Key Stage One and Key Stage Two children aged 4��11


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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.

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.

www.cloverleacattery.co.ukCall 01327 341475 to place a booking or arrange a viewing.

Easy access from the A45, A5 or M1

Barkitty Pet Boutique

** Opening 30th April 2012 **

The Heart of the Shires Shopping Village, Near Weedon,

Northampton NN7 4LB

Featuring brands such as Joules, House of Paws,

Pet London, Pet Head, Mutts & Hounds,

Rokabone and Danish Design

barkitty.co.uk 01327 349328

Come and join the fun!

find us on &

The lap of luxury for your pet

Home visits with no obligation.

Please telephone for brochures or further details

6 Smarts Estate, Kilsby. Rugby. CV23 8XY

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More than just a train station!

Personal service

Roger Cleaver, owner of Rogers Butchers

explains,

“I have lived here for more than forty years and know fi rst-hand what a wonderful village it is. It has a friendly, community feel and all the amenities, shops, businesses and clubs you could want. Having owned and run the shop for over eighteen years, I have a lot of regular, loyal customers, who enjoy free parking, a personal service and the knowledge that they can get exactly what they want; instead of having to buy pre-packed in the supermarkets, they can pick and choose from the counter.

“And of course, there are the practicalities of running a business in the village you live in – it cuts down on both expense and time!”

Simple smile and cheery word

Cathy Down, owner of Useful Things on the

High Street tells us her perspective:

“I love living and working in the village. It’s a great community with locals that greet you with a simple smile and cheery word and people doing so much good for others and for charities.

“There are loads of activities, clubs and societies to join or try and I bet you didn’t know there was a walk to Long Buckby Castle and a museum next to the community centre!

“The shopping experience in Long Buckby is full of choice, with the added bonus of free parking in the square. The local market held in the community centre on Thursdays from 9am until 11am is also well worth a visit.

“I’ve been in the shop for two years, stocking a wide selection of cooking, dining, bath & body, gardening, housekeeping and living items. I honestly believe that owning a shop in a village is completely different to a town location, because I am able to really get to know my customers.”

If you were to mention Long Buckby to anyone other than a resident, one of the fi rst things

mentioned would probably be the train station, which every morning and evening becomes packed

to the rafters with commuters making their way to Rugby, Coventry, Milton Keynes, London and

everywhere in-between. But if you just carry on a little way further up the road, you will discover

a thriving, bustling village that offers a wide range of amenities and services to both residents

and visitors alike.

But who are we to say? The Village Emporium spoke to the people that really know what the

village has to offer – Long Buckby business owners.

Rogers Butchers

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Strong community support

Deborah Coles of DCL Dog Training is a

qualifi ed dog trainer and canine behaviour

counsellor.

Deborah comments, “Long Buckby’s location amongst numerous smaller villages, together with the availability of facilities for my dog training classes, such as the St Lawrence’s Church Schoolrooms, enabled me to establish a thriving dog training and canine behaviour business. The strong community support from many local clients and businesses has further contributed to my fl ourishing business.”

A gentler, slower pace of life

Home Farm Stoves is owned by Geoff Seymour, a Long Buckby man born and bred.

“Long Buckby one of the few places you can still go down to the bank or shops and leave the door unlocked,” he explains. “In my former career, I had a three hour commute to work and back; now, with a business in the village, it is around two minutes. I can enjoy a gentler, slower pace of life. I have the time to speak to customers in depth to fully understand their needs and desires. This has for example allowed me to discover a need for quality ready-to-burn fi rewood in the local area, which I now sell to go with my stoves and cookers. This year, we have three exciting new lines of products and expansions to existing ranges to unveil, as well as our constantly evolving showroom stock.

“The village itself has everything I need. I can do my banking, get my hair cut, buy the basics, treat the wife and eat out, all in Long Buckby.”

Everything you need

Gems Jewellers’ Chrissie Atkins has owned a

business in the village for twelve years.

“There are many benefi ts to shopping in a village; for example, we stock a wider selection and less of the same pieces than larger jewellers – no-one wants to be wearing the same necklace as their neighbours! If anyone wants an item not in stock, we’re happy to order in, and because I run two businesses from the same premises, shop prices can be kept affordable for all budgets.

We also visit elderly customers in their homes, ensuring they receive the same choice and service as our other clientele.

“It surprises people to hear that we offer ear piercing, repairs and alterations and a watch battery and strap replacement service; many assume they’ll have to travel to town for those services.

“In actual fact, Long Buckby has everything needed to sustain life, just on a smaller scale.”

Home Farm Stoves

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Established in 2002, Daventry’s Alpine Carpet Warehouse is a family run business that has grown to become one of Northamptonshire’s largest stockists of quality, affordable fl ooring. Husband and wife team, Tim and Louise Lownes remain very hands-on with the day-to-day running of the business and attribute their success to word of mouth recommendations and returning customers, which is testament to the standard of service offered by the company.

Having recently moved within Station Close, the showroom has now doubled in size. “We have been in our new premises for a year now and continue to strive to make our showroom a pleasant, bright and modern shopping environment, with easy access for every customer,” says Louise.

“Having now doubled our stock ranges, we are pleased to introduce displays new to Alpine from Brintons Carpets, beautiful wood and laminate fl ooring from Elka and even more exciting choices of luxury vinyl tiles from Amtico. Stripes are very much in fashion at the moment and we have a wide range of lovely designs in both muted and bright colours to suit every taste and budget. We also have an extensive display of natural fl oor coverings, including sisal, grasses, jute, 100% wool and even paper!

“We have a range of colourful, sumptuous rugs to take away, or for something a little more unusual, a bespoke rug from Crucial Trading or one of our special order products from our manufacturers’ brochures could be the perfect answer.”

Free professional planning,measuring and estimating

Alpine Carpet Warehouse offers free professional planning, measuring and estimating servicesto ensure that your fl ooring is perfectlyfi tted and expensive wastage is keptto a minimum.

All fl ooring is delivered free to your home and professionally installed by Alpine’s fully qualifi ed and experienced fi tting team. Domestic work and fi tting can be tailored to suit your schedule and commercial work can be completed outside normal working hours to minimise any disruption to your business.

Are you a landlord? If you need replacement carpet in a hurry, Alpine Carpet Warehouse offers a speedy store-to-fl oor service, enabling you to transform your property – fast.

Expert services

Alpine Carpet Warehouse is a member of the Carpet Foundation and is OFT approved, which guarantees the highest quality of service and customer care. Apprentices are trained through the Flooring Guild and Alpine’s team has expertise in all aspects of fl ooring, including grasses, jute, 100% wool, paper and even carpets made from bamboo!

Alpine Carpet Warehouse can be found on Station Close, Daventry, and is open from Monday to Saturday, 9:30am until 5:30pm. Tel 01327 301040 www.alpinecarpetwarehouse.co.uk

We’ve got your f looring covered!


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Bespoke glass splashbacks for kitchens and bathrooms

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Home and studio visits by arrangement

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Bringing it home!The Olympic Torch relay comes to Dunchurch...

2nd July: a date for the diary! Excitement and anticipation are in the air in Dunchurch after the announcement on March 19th that the Olympic Torch will come through the village. Local people will be able to get a glance at the Olympic Torch on Monday July 2nd as it makes its way from Coventry via Rugby and then onto Northampton as part of its 70 day relay around the UK.

The Dunchurch leg of the relay is scheduled to start on Rugby Road (where it meets Northampton Lane) at 9.43am and will continue through the centre of the village, ending on Coventry Road opposite the entrance to Don Cerce Close.

Local resident Hayley Burke said of the announcement: “For most people in the area, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity.To get this close to the Olympic Torch reallyis momentous and is something we’ll keep

with us for the rest of our lives.”

With its Gunpowder plot connections, Dunchurch holds

a picturesque location for people from the local areas to see this momentous convoy.

Our moment to shineThe pupils of Dunchurch Junior and Infant Schools will be out in force, lining the streets to witness this historic event.

Dunchurch Parish Council are also putting on bacon sandwiches which will be available in the Square (near the library) so come and combine a late breakfast with this truly momentous occasion!

Coventry

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The Independent Quarter, an oasis of stylish retailers within the streets of Regent Street, Albert Street and Church Street in Rugby’s town centre, is set against the backdrop of some of Rugby’s most beautiful architecture.

Now well-known for its unique products and services, Rugby’s Independent Quarter has always been about offering something different from chain stores. From home furnishings to fashion, gifts to kitchen gadgets, you are guaranteed to fi nd unique style,

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In an English country garden...Summer is here and with it hopefully comes the warm weather... and with the forthcoming Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, what better way to celebrate everything ‘British’ than a day out exploring the jewels we have in the local area?

More than 3,700 gardens across England and Wales are part of the National Garden Scheme, opening their gates to about 750,000 visitors and raising more than £2.5 million in aid of nursing, caring and gardening charities each year.

We are lucky to have a wealth of open gardens, some of which are literally on our doorstep. Here are just a few we’ve dug out for you to enjoy.

Great Brington Gardens

Sun 6th May 11am – 5pmAdmission: combined adm. £4.50, chd. free

This picturesque stone and thatch village is renowned for its warm welcome, with dozens of parish volunteers stewarding, manning the free car park and plant stall, serving lunch and refreshments and offering information on the village and its gardens.

Spratton Gardens

Sun 13th May 11am – 5pmAdmission: combined adm. £5, chd. free

Discover seven inner village gardens in the old part of this charming village, each with its own unique personality. One is more formal with a courtyard, walled garden and orchard; another features a natural stream and pond; three are cottage-style, with one fi lled with tulips. One of the gardens will be hosting a massive plant sale on the day.

Haddonstone Show Gardens

The Forge House, East HaddonSat 26th & Sun 27th May 10am – 5pmAdmission: £2.50, chd. free

In the stunning setting of the walled Manor gardens, view Haddonstone’s classic garden ornaments, including

planters, fountains, bird baths, statuary, balustrading and landscape follies, as well as roses, climbers, clematis, ornamental fl owers and topiary on the different levels of the garden.

Great Billing Village

Sun 3 June 12pm – 6pmAdmission: combined adm. £4, chd. free

Listed in the Domesday Book, a warm welcome awaits you at Great Billing Village. One garden is in the conservation area, which is predominantly stone-built. A short walk away, across open parkland by the C12 church of St Andrew, the other gardens are in recent development, in the grounds of the old hall.

Harpole Gardens

Sun 10th June 1pm – 6pmAdmission: combined adm. £4, chd. free

An interesting and varied afternoon wandering through the gardens of Harpole is guaranteed, with a warm welcome to all. Highlights include a farmhouse garden with an acre of lawn and strawberry fi elds, a partly walled garden with climbing roses, clematis and tree house and the opportunity to take tea in an old fashioned country garden.

Flore Gardens

Sat 16th & Sun 17th June 11am – 6pmAdmission: Combined adm £5, chd free

Enjoy a mix of gardens, which include formal and informal designs with plenty of roses, clematis and trees, shrubs, perennials, fruit, vegetables and herbs. Part of the Flore Flower Festival.

For more information about the Open Gardens in

the local area, please visit www.ngs.org.uk


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Algarve Holiday Apartments 5

Brampton Heath Golf Centre 8

Daventry Arts Festival 7

Daventry Motorcycle Festival 6

Five Bells, Bugbrooke 7

Heart of the Shires Shopping Village Inside back

Lamport Hall & Gardens 20

Northants Touring Arts 6

Scallywagz 9

Shires Antiques 5

Skylark Fields FarmShop Inside front

The Bramble Patch 12

The Golf Zone 12

The Shoulder of Mutton Beer festival 12

The Willows Coffee Shop 9

Thornton’s Cycle Centre 5

Union Canal Carriers 5

White Hart Flore 9


Enhance Fitness 13

Gems Jewellers 15

Jems Photography 14

LoveBallet Dance Company 17

Nouvelle Image 16

Patt Stock Bowen Therapist 15

Su Ricks-McPherson Hypnosis & Psychotherapy 15

Tina Sheridan Fitness 18

Tree of life therapy 16

Your home

Alex Lee Kitchens 40

Alltranz Removals 27

Alpine Carpet Warehouse 32

Bradleys Gas 39

Cloudy2Clear 30

Dyson Repairs & Spares 35

Fraser James Furniture Back cover

Home Farm Stoves 40

Horts 38

Ideal Tanks & Pumps 33

Jackson Grundy 37

Just Stoves 29

M Davies 33

Pristine Oven Clean 35

Roger’s Family Butcher 21

Rugby Fitted Kitchens 31

Rugby Plastering Services 35

Ruth Lyne Contemporary Glass 27

Sam Underwood 39

Soft Furnishings by Mickie 27

Southam Gates 36

Steam Genie 36

Terry Wilson’s Worktop Warehouse 40

Turner Tanks 35

TV SAS Northampton & Peterborough 30

Useful Things 35

White Knight Cleaning 35

Business & IT

JCD Computer Systems 47

Mediashak 47

Pumpkinpip.com 46

Willowedge Acountancy 47

On the road

ChipsAway 46

RED Driving School 46

Vass Tech Auto Services 3

Your garden

ACM Fencing 42

Barby Nurseries 9

Charnwood Tree Services 43

Cutting Edge Tree Services 42

Garden Fixer 45

Harry Mockett Tree Surgeon 42

Heartwood Tree Services 42

Jumbo Jet 44

Nice n Stripy 45

Russell In The Trees 43

Spinaclean 39

The Garden Team 44

The Jolly Good Wheelbarrow Company 45

Your family

Barkitty Pet Boutique 23

Cloverlea Cattery 23

Crick Primary & Pre- School 22

DCL Dog Training 21

Happy Hound Holidays 19

Kilsby Cattery 19

Louise Poole Singing Tuition 16

Moira Morriss Memorials 23

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Performers Academy 15

Redrex Photography 21

Talk German 21

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