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FREE prize draw For your chance to win a luxury bathrobe and bale of towels by Roman at Home bring this advert along to our showroom for entry into our free prize draw. Promotion ends 30th September 2012
Roman at Home Unisex Bath Robes are soft with a wonderful deep pile. For the ultimate in design they feature the Roman Designer Motif. Made from heavyweight 650gsm and 100% white Egyptian Cotton. Length 124cm. Roman at Home towel bales are 100% Egyptian cotton are super thick, highly absorbent and long lasting. A bale consists: bath sheet, bath towel and hand towel. Colours: Crisp White, Sky Blue, Soft Cream, Smooth Latte
Kings Head Place | Market Harborough | Leics | LE16 7JT ☎ 01858 465726 www.kitchensandinteriordesignltd.co.uk
Vol.1 No.05 August/ September 2012 All the juice on your doorstep & online
Welcome to Squash, the paper and online magazine for Market Harborough and the surrounding area, bringing you what you want and where to get it from. In this juicy issue: Win family tickets to the Northamptonshire Food Show at Holdenby House! (p.5) Try our mouthwatering picnic recipes! (p.8) Sink your fangs into our spooky writing competition (p.7), or if you’re a culinary prodigy, then the Harborough Young Chef of the Year contest (p.17) could be the right ‘course’ for you! And amongst our other tasty ingredients… scarecrows, university gifts, puzzles, advice, the coolest music and, of course, freak weather conditions. Squash is served!
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August/September Edition What’s On 02 Local Spotlight 06 Recipes 08
Alternative Gifts 10 Trust Mallory 12
The Juicy Pear 18 Slices of Life 20
Puzzles 22
Top 10 Tips 24
Cover photo taken at Welland Park by Tad Zapasnik.
Copy deadline for October/November issue is 21st September. To advertise call 01327 577 101* or email info@squashpublications.co.uk Remember, advertising with Squash magazine automatically gets you a free online listing at
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What’s On with Dr. Lawrence Fellowes
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Qualified experienced friendly staff (under new ownership)
Children 0-11yrs Babies room 0-2yrs Toddler 2-3yrs Pre-school 3-5yrs Before & after school clubs Upto 15 hours NEF funding available 01858 468 006 enquiries@castlelanedaynursery.co.uk
Fun holiday childcare for school children!
Breakfast club
Open throughout all Leicestershire school holidays.
Why not book your child into our before or after school club?
Our club runs from 8am – 6pm every day (Except Bank holidays). Flexible session available.
We collect from all schools in and around Market Harborough.
Activities include... Cooking – sports – gymnastics – arts and crafts – days out to Wicksteed Park.
Afterschool &
Children will be provided with a nutritious breakfast and snack. School pick up until 6pm. Open from 7.30 to school drop off.
www.castlelanedaynursery.co.uk 9 Great Bowden Road, Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7DE
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Tickets to tuck into! The 6th Northamptonshire Food Show takes place at Holdenby House, near Northampton, on Sunday 26th and Bank Holiday Monday 27th August 2012. The show celebrates all that is great about the food and drink in Northants and beyond. The 2-day event includes a wealth of food and drink exhibitors, live food cooking demonstrations, family entertainment and more.... The organisers have kindly given Squash two family tickets (value £20 each) to give to our readers! Each family ticket gives admission for one day to a maximum of 2 adults and 3 children (under 16 years). To have a chance to win one, answer the following: Which of these is a traditional Northamptonshire food? A) Cornish Pastie B) Ock ‘n’ dough C) Melton Mowbray Pork Pie Send answers, with your name, address and telephone number to info@squashpublications.co.uk, or Squash Publications, Cedar Hay Farm, School Lane, Yelvertoft, Northants, NN6 6LH. Closing date: Thursday 16th August. The winning entries will be pulled from the Squash bobble hat and winners informed immediately!
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Jetset’s fantastic USA & Hawaii Cruise & Stay with NCL and United Airlines Prices from anan amazing £2,776 perper person Prices from amazing £2,776 person 18 nights of stunning destinations, relaxed freestyle cruising and 4 star accommodations Fly from Heathrow to Honolulu via Los Angeles on United Airlines and stay 5 nights at the award winning Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa in an oversized luxurious room. Transfer to the Pride of America for a 7 night cruise and departing from Honolulu, visit Oahu; Kahului, Maui; Hilo, Hawaii; Kona, Hawaii; Nawiliwilli, Kauai and back to Honolulu. Return to the Hyatt Regency for 2 more nights then fly to San Francisco for 4 nights at the unique and legendary Sir Francis Drake Hotel before returning home. Freestyle cruising includes stateroom, gourmet dining, all on-board facilities, and entertainment. Hotels are room only. All transfers are included. All taxes are included. To fly from Glasgow, Manchester or Birmingham add £40pp. Price based on travel in October/November 2012. Other departure dates, hotels, cruises available. Please ask for a quote.
A World of Travel Experiences awaits you
Cape Cod, The Islands & Newport with Tauck & Jetset For Forthe thegreat greatprice priceofof£2,782 £2,782per perperson person 8 days includes all accommodation, flights, most meals and all taxes Explore the islands and towns of Massachusetts and Rhode Island and experience the idyllic charm of a rich maritime legacy, wind-swept beaches, palatial estates and delicious sea food. Fly with Virgin Atlantic from Heathrow to Boston and transfer to the Lenox Hotel. From there journey through American history to Plimoth Plantation, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, Cape Cod, Provincetown (Whale Watching Cruise), Newport and return to Boston. Tauck value includes 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners, all admission fees, quality accommodation, all transportation and the services of a Tour Director. Regional departures are available. Price based on travel in September 2012. Other dates, tours available.
Call 01858 461165
E mail: marketharborough@btgtravel.co.uk
BTG Travel Agency, 1 St Mary’s Place, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 7DR
All prices subject to availability and can change. Terms & Conditions apply
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Recipes Taste of Summer
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Alternative gifts...
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More than just parrots
This months special offer Burns natural Dog food.
Tel: 01530 263399
sales@midlandparrots.com www.midlandparrots.com Sunnyside, Leicester Road, Ibstock, Leicester LE67 6HL.
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Add some creativity to your celebration by hosting a unique, creative party with none of the hassle or mess! Check the website for details and prices or contact Gemma Andrews:
E: gemstarparties@hotmail.com T: 07960 787 998
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Slices of Life Stories in shopping baskets Katie Miller
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We are a popular venue for weddings, parties, presentation evenings, conferences, school proms and much more.
A specially designed course ideal for children.
We also offer a great value Sunday Lunch every week from just £6.95. Green fees from £5 - Short course. Main Course - Standard week day green fee £21.00. Weekend £26.00. Early bird and Twilight offers available.
We also have several soft giant games available to use for free if dining here.
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
Great value bar meals available all day every day. It’s a perfect afternoon’s
Sandy Lane, Church Brampton, Northampton, NN6 8AX www.bhgc.co.uk info@bhgc.co.uk 01604 84 39 39
entertainment! Call 01604 84 39 39 option 1 for more info.
Theddingworth, Nr. Market Harborough
Join us for the next in our series of Best of British dining events:
PUDDING EVENING Saturday 15th September 2012, £19.95pp
PIE & ALE NIGHT Saturday 22nd September 2012, £14.95pp For further information, visit:
www.hothorpe.co.uk/bestofbritish Call: 01858 881500 or email: functions@hothorpe.co.uk Produce will be sourced locally, where possible.
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June/July Crossword Thanks for all your entries to the June/July Crossword Competition - the response was staggering. Plucked from the Squash bobble hat were Mary and Barry Woodward, of Welford, who won a lovely box of chocolates kindly donated by the Sugar Shack, Market Harborough. If you are a business and would like to donate a Squash prize or sponsor a page, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us on 01327 577 101, 07925 430 001 or email us on competitions@squashpublications.co.uk
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