East Kent Lifestyle Issue 25 by Barley House

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ISSUE TWENTY FIVE

reetings Dear Readers, and welcome to the spring edition of East Kent Lifestyle. As the clocks go forward and the days get longer, warmer, and brighter, it’s time to pack up those winter clothes for another few months and embrace the delights of the East Kent coast and countryside. Why not stretch your legs, knock the cobwebs off the bikes which you’ve left languishing in the shed over the last few months and enjoy the new and updated Viking Coastal Trail? The entire route covers 32 miles, from Reculver to Cliffs end along the coast, and then up through the villages of Minster, Monkton, and St Nicholas and back to Reculver. The route we’ve chosen is the 9 miles of splendid coastline from Reculver to Margate and is detailed on pages 16-17. If you fancy a gentler re-introduction to Kent’s countryside then try out the Grove Ferry Walk, a delightful 6 mile trail with splendid open landscape views and wildlife to spot, and an opportunity to take boat trips and admire further an area that was at one time completely underwater. As the evenings grow longer why not take in a “twilight pamper evening” at Pavilion Spa at Eastwell Manor? Nerissa Blower has the lowdown on what’s on offer and you can peruse her review on page 56. If you fancy some top notch nosh in idyllic surrounds then we can highly recommend The Albion Taverna in the backwaters of Faversham, serving Mexican & British cuisine in a boathouse building overlooking Faversham Creek. Check out our review on page 64. Speaking of Mexico, our travel editor Jaillan Yehia has been a busy girl this month and not only has she provided us with tales of a recent Mexican yoga retreat (page 74) but she also found time to take a trip to Rome to peruse her picks of the top local shops and artisans (page 76). With more local reviews, news, views, recipes, fashion, business, and much more besides, we hope you enjoy our latest edition and we’ll see you for the start of the summer! Pete Nichols, Publishing Director

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food & drink 58 60 64 66 69 71

Clique - King of Bars White Cliffs The Albion Taverna Vodka & Mint Panna Cotta Recipe Aromatic Lamb Recipe Renee's Healthy Eating Tips

homes & interiors

33 Killer Kitchenware 34 Lighting the Way Ahead 38 The Grass is always Greener

health & beauty 53 56 87 89 90 91 92 6

Ashford One Hospital The Pavilion, Eastwell Manor Back to Black How to choose a home facial Fella's Male Grooming Tips Ice Clinic, Beckenham What you need to know about Endometriosis

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yogi, bare

lighting the way ahead

fashion 78

Whitefriars Fashion

regulars & features 10 12 20 21 22 23 25 27 29 30 45 72 96

East Kent News Fabulous Finds Sandwich Auction Room Ugly Duckling Wise Words Festival The Money at Folkestone Quarterhouse Gardner Croft Stories in the Dark Kent Community Foundation Academy F.M. Leonardo DiCaprio Taste of Kent Awards What's Occurring

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days out 14 16 18 49 55

East Kent Walks East Kent Cycle Trail The Powell-Cotton Museum The Silent Disco Dash Saturday Sessions at Miles Bar

education 94 95

St Edmund's School St Lawrence College

travel 74 76

Yogi, Bare Roman Shopping Holiday

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TENTERDEN SCHOOLBOY GETS NATIONAL AUTOSPORT SPONSORSHIP Engine detox specialist EDT Automotive has agreed to sponsor Kent-based motorsport starlet Fred Ling in the 2016 Autosport International British Trials and Rally Drivers Association (BTRDA) Clubmans Rallycross Championship.

other bits. I've also just bought my first road car, a 1.2 Vauxhall Corsa with 85,000 miles on the clock, and I'll definitely be getting the EDT treatment on that - it certainly needs more power!"

Currently studying A-levels at Homewood School in Tenterden, Ling was named best newcomer in the 2015 series despite missing the first round because he was four days too young. He celebrated his 17th birthday the day before this year's Championship began on March 13th at the Blyton circuit in Lincolnshire.

David Holmes, managing director at EDT Automotive, said: "Fred is an exceptional young driver and we're delighted to be associated with him. His car features our new-look branding and fingers crossed we'll see it at the front of the field."

Established in 1977, the BTRDA Clubmans Rallycross Championship is known as the wildchild of motorsport. It recently received a boost from Top Gear when Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May competed at Lydden Hill. Fred will drive a Citroën Saxo 1.6i 16V VTS similar to the one used by Hammond. Fred Ling said: "I remember watching my dad do Rallycross and thinking I'd like to do that. Now I am so it really is a dream come true. I won an Autograss event in a 1000cc Mini but it was a big step up last year. My Saxo has modified suspension to cope with both dirt and tarmac, we've got a new engine and the sponsorship from EDT will help us to tweak a few

PORT LYMPNE DINOSAURS TO HATCH ON GOOD FRIDAY This Spring, to coincide with the Port Lympne Reserve’s 40th birthday, visitors will be invited to step into a prehistoric world, as one of the largest collections of life size dinosaurs in Europe hatches, at the award winning visitor attraction. Bob O’Connor, Managing Director said: ‘We’re absolutely delighted to announce the arrival of dinosaurs at Port Lympne Reserve. Not only will this be one of the largest collections of life size dinosaurs in Europe, each model will also be totally authentic and anatomically correct.’ Over 100 dinosaurs are expected to stampede into Kent, as part of this new attraction, including favourites such as the T-Rex, Diplodocus, and Pterodactyl. The new dinosaur attraction, set to open on Good Friday (25th March), will offer visitors the chance to journey back in time, whilst a dedicated team

of Rangers will be on hand to tell the story of the animal kingdom as it was millions of years ago. Bob added: ‘I think this is going to be an epic experience, not only will visitors and students be able to learn and understand more about these impressive creatures but they will also be able to become amateur palaeontologists themselves, as they dig for fossils and even create their own dinosaurs to take home.’ For more information about the dinosaur park and Port Lympne Reserve visit their website at: www.aspinallfoundation.org

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TRAVEL TO EURO 2016 £10M ABOARD YOUR OWN FOLKESTONE EXECUTIVE AIRCRAFT SPORTS FACILITY A Kent airline is offering the ultimate travel package for football fans heading to the UEFA European Championship this summer.

World Executive Airways has bespoke luxury travel packages for fans keen to support England’s Group matches in June. Sign up and you will be the envy of your friends by flying to France in your own private aircraft. You and up to eight pals (depending on chosen aircraft) will enjoy private return flights from London Ashford Airport in Lydd, a stress-free, swift check-in and Champagne and sandwiches on board – all from less than £333 per person*.

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A state-of-the-art indoor sports facility in Folkestone has been given planning approval by Shepway District Council. The new centre, which will be situated off Tontine Street, will include an indoor multi-storey skate park, together with modern facilities for climbing, bouldering and boxing, including a potential new home for Folkestone Amateur Boxing Club. Following a series of public consultations in spring 2015, detailed proposals were developed on behalf of The Roger De Haan Charitable Trust, which is funding the £10m project.

WEA’s Jonathan Gordon says: “We’re offering unique and flexible travel options for fans who want to push the boat out and enjoy the championship in style. We’re happy to discuss requirements that meet their needs and budget.

The finished design also incorporates a café for use by people taking part in sporting activities and by spectators, a rooftop function room with views out to the harbour and 32 car parking spaces.

“Choose which aircraft you prefer, the airport you want to fly into, and whether an overnight stay is required and we will provide you with a bespoke price for your flight. For an extra cost, we can arrange private transfers from anywhere in the South East to Lydd as well as offer advice with your ground travel arrangements in France.”

Full wi-fi connectivity will enable transmission of skating competitions to viewers via sporting and social media outlets.

For further information call WEA on 01797 322207, email info@worldexecutiveairways.com or visit www.worldexecutiveairways.com

It is hoped that the centre will appeal to visitors from across the south east of England and beyond, and Shepway residents will be able to use the facilities at special prices.

Based on nine people travelling in a Piper Chieftain PA31 to Lille Airport for the June 16 England vs Wales match at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens (total price £2,995). Flights to other Euro 2016 destinations will vary depending on choice of aircraft and selected arrival airport.

The project is believed to be the first multi-storey urban skate park in the world, and has attracted international press coverage and widespread attention amongst the skating community.

Preparation work on the site will begin almost immediately, with construction expected to take between 18 and 24 months. This latest initiative comes off the back of the Charitable Trust’s support for the development of Three Hills Sports Park, as well as a large number of other major sports and recreation projects in the area, and in setting up the Shepway Sports Trust, which will be based in the new centre once it is completed.

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AQUA ZINGER

The Aqua Zinger offers a fun new way to enjoy drinking water whilst also reducing food cravings. The vacuum insulated, double wall stainless steel water bottle works by subtly infusing water with flavour. From cucumber to lemon and lime, to blackberries, kiwi, strawberry, peach, ginger, or even mint – the Aqua Zinger can infuse them all. Price: £18.99 Available online from www.iwantoneofthose.com

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BACCHUS 2014

Having just picked of “Wine of the Year” at the recent Taste of Kent Awards, Chapel Down’s Bacchus is a wine fit to grace any dinner table or garden party this sping/summer. The 2014 growing season was warm and sunny which helped Chapel Down’s vineyards produce exceptional quality fruit. This award winning wine’s delicate aromas and a crisp, dry, appetising finish are supported by fine fruit intensity. Price: £71.94 for 6 bottles Available from www.chapeldown.com/buy

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PENCLIC BLUETOOTH MOUSE

I recently got the chance to sample the Penclic Bluetooth Mouse, a smartly designed alternative to regular computer mice, with a pen-like design. The Penclic puts the functionality of a mouse into a swivelling pen which swings freely on a gliding base, letting you swipe and glide with or without a mousepad. Penclic's innovative pen grip creates a relaxed and natural working position and counteracts health problems like Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), obtained from using a traditional computer mouse. Useful for full-time desk monkeys like me! Price: £80.00 Available from www.posturite.co.uk 12

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SUTTON BIRD BOX

Easter is traditionally associated with rebirth, and also with eggs (enjoy our tenuous Easter link there?) so forget the chocolate eggs this year, and give someone the chance to watch some genuine birds eggs come to life with the Sutton Bird Box, a charming little haven for the birds living in your garden. Available in a series of colours, add a touch of wildlife to your back garden this spring. Price: £12.00 Available from shop.royalacademy.org.uk

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OMI COLD BREWED N COFFEE NOMI cold brew coffee offers a great alternative to the usual bottled cold coffee which tend to be packed full of sugar and made with instant coffee. It’s brewed for 16 hours in cold water, triple filtered and makes a naturally sweet cold coffee. 100% ethically sourced and with 100% natural ingredients why not treat yourself to a better class of chilled bottled coffee? Price: £10.00 for three 250 ml bottles Available from www.sciencemuseumshop.co.uk

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HE TALE OF THE T HOT CROSS GIN

EKL can most heartily recommend this beautiful gin infusion with citrus, sultanas and Easter Spices. Cross Gin has hatched so why not crack open a bottle and let the Easter flavours escape? Gin Tales Hot Cross Gin is a superb adult twist on an Easter favourite... leave the buns and chocolate for the kids, this is Easter for grown-ups! Price: £29.50 Available from www.notonthehighstreet.com

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GROVE FERRY EAST KENT WALK

A TASTE OF THE GARDEN OF ENGLAND NATURE LOVERS WILL BE IN THEIR ELEMENT WITH THIS PRETTY CIRCULAR WALK THAT TAKES IN EVERYTHING THAT IS GREAT ABOUT KENT. WITH SPLENDID OPEN LANDSCAPE VIEWS AND WILDLIFE TO SPOT, THERE IS ALSO OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE BOAT TRIPS AND ADMIRE FURTHER AN AREA THAT WAS AT ONE TIME COMPLETELY UNDERWATER WITH TRAVELLERS IN THE 1500’S NEEDING A FERRY TO CROSS THE WATERS OF THE WANTSUM CHANNEL – HENCE THE NAME GROVE FERRY. This gentle stroll takes you along the banks of the great Stour passing the numerous boats that are moored lazily along the riverbank. There is also ample opportunity to explore numerous orchards and churches along the route. Spring time is the perfect time to take this walk. It is at this time of year that the Riverbank of the Little Stour are lined with flowering Hawthorn and cow blossom. The orchards in the area will also be bursting into amazing displays of blossom any time now. Birdsong is sure to accompany you too as you walk along. Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve is located near to here – 240 acres of Wetlands and reedbeds is home to many species of birdlife that flourishes in this area. Spot species of birds including such as swan, mallards, lapwings and redshanks. See what you can spot today!

The Garden of England is blooming marvellous Parking in the Grove Ferry Picnic site, your walk begins here. From the car park, strike off along the path to join the banks of the Great Stour - home to many river boats and pleasure crafts offering river trips. Grove Ferry river trips operate from mid-March offering trips through the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) visiting areas that are not accessible by foot. Using an electric powered boat, you can explore this area in almost silence without disturbing the precious bird and wildlife that you have come to watch. If you fancy trying out something new, Canoe Wild offered guided canoe trips through the AONB – you don’t need your own canoe – canoe and equipment is provided for you – simply turn up and have a go – you don’t need any experience!

Getting Around The walk is well sign posted around the circular route that takes you through the pretty villages of East Stourmouth and West Stourmouth. Both villages retain their original rural charm but yet are a stones throw from the beautiful historic city of Canterbury. Look out for attractive settlements in both these villages and take the time to admire the grounds which contain seasonal flowers – look out for Snowdrops, Bluebells, Daffodils and Tulips to name but a few of the flowers found during the first few months of the year. All Saints Church in West Stourmouth is well worth visiting and is just a short diversion from the path. A Saxon survivor, the Church is in a picture perfect setting down by the River containing many beautiful furnishings inside and an interesting tiled floor complete with fascinating memorial stones.

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The walk winds its way around picturesque paths with wonderful field views before making arriving back at your starting point at Grove Ferry where you could enjoy a picnic or even try out some fishing! Fishing rights were granted during the reign of King Henry II and still remain to this day.

By the end of your day at Grove Ferry you should feel like a world away from the stresses of everyday life. Relaxation, escapism and fresh air is on the menu all year round at Grove Ferry – it is a place for all seasons.

What next? To find out about other walks in Kent or for information on cycling, riding and country parks in Kent, visit the brand new Explore Kent website www.explorekent.org. Follow @ explorekent on Twitter and Facebook

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VIKING COASTAL TRAIL EAST KENT CYCLE TRAIL

EXTRAORDINARY AND EVER CHANGING Find out why visitors have been coming to this area for centuries. Romans, Saints and Saxons landed here, artists and writers have long drawn inspiration from here. Now you can too! Simply hop on your bike and join the trail at any starting point and do what’s manageable for you.

With a choice of seven cycling routes, there is sure to be something to ignite your interest whether it’s exploring the “Six Churches Ride” where the trail passes six ancient churches before rejoining the coastal trail taking you into the vibrant town of Ramsgate home of the UK’s only Royal Harbour. Ramsgate is always a highly recommended stopping off point on the Viking Coastal Trail – whether it’s stopping off for coffee and cake in one of the many cafes in the area (we highly recommend coffee under the Arches on the edge of Ramsgate Royal Harbour) or trying out a spot of diving or canoeing before picking up the cycle trail at Reculver for a scenic ride into Herne Bay a pretty seaside town with a quaint town museum and home of decent fish & chips!

Finding your way around The Viking Coastal Trail is also known as the Regional Cycle Network 15 and well signed throughout with the trail logo and the National Cycle Network. Bicycle options You don’t need a special bike to explore the Viking Coastal Trail. Any mountain bike, Hybrid or road bike will be fine to use. The trail is even suitable for younger children who may be just learning to ride a bike. If you don’t have a bike of your own, don’t let this stop you. Cycle hire is available from the Bike Shed at 71 Canterbury Road in Margate T: 01843 447669 or Ken’s Bike Shop at 28 Eaton Road in Margate: 01843 221422.

Margate to Reculver One of our favourite stretches of the Viking Coastal Trail here at Explore

Kent is the Margate to Reculver route that follows the sea wall from Margate to Reculver via Westgate-on-Sea and Birchington, Kent’s largest village. Joining the trail directly opposite to Margate railway station, the route is well signed – perfect for those who are new to the Viking Coastal Trail or just getting to grips with cycling. This area of the Viking Coastal Trail is particularly interesting as there is plenty of opportunity to stop off to explore coastal delights such as interesting cliff trails, pretty bays and masses of photo opportunities not to mention countless independent cafes and businesses all offering a friendly welcome to cyclists. Most of the route is off road; however a small stretch of on road cycling takes you along the cliff from Westgate-OnSea to Epple Bay where you then rejoin the sea wall.

[days out ] LOCATION: Margate (start directly opposite the train station)

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DISTANCE: 9 miles (14.49km) TIME: Allow 1.5 hours

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The scenery changes to flat Marshland as you approach the twin towers of Reculver a few miles East of Herne Bay. When you reach Reculver take some time to marvel at the wonderful cliff top views that stretch out in all directions along the coastline. The ruins of Reculver are well worth exploring and on a nice day, the perfect setting for a picnic before heading back to Margate or using public transport to return to Margate. Thanet is well served by bus routes including the Thanet Route that runs every 8 minutes during peak times. Take a look at www.stagecoachbus.com for timetable information.

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To find out about other walks in Kent or for information on cycling, riding and country parks in Kent, visit the brand new Explore Kent website www.explorekent.org. Follow @explorekent on Twitter and Facebook. We hope you’ll stop by and share your experiences with us!

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HAPPY 150TH BIRTHDAY

PERCY POWELL-COTTON!

2016 marks the 150th anniversary of Percy Powell-Cotton, founder of the Powell-Cotton Museum at Quex Park in Birchington. Percy built the Museum in the grounds of his home at Quex House in 1896, to house his growing collection of natural history specimens which he had gathered from his travels to India, Africa and beyond. He also took an interest in the people of the countries he visited and so the collections also contained material that were representative of the cultures he encountered. His wife and children also began collecting, and between them, they gathered over 16,000 objects from the people they met during their expeditions. To celebrate the anniversary of his birth, the Museum has launched a new permanent exhibition called ‘Keeping it in the Family – the story of the PowellCotton Collections’. The exhibition goes into real depth about the story of how and why Percy Powell-Cotton started his museum, and what motivated him to create such a unique collection. Percy was a real pioneer of his time, and many people benefited from his 18

collections, and it furthered scientists’ knowledge of the natural world immensely. And it’s still doing that today. His legacy of preserving the future is still going strong at the Museum today.

The team at the Museum have been into the stores to bring out objects that give a real insight into the founding of the Powell-Cotton Museum and how the family built up their collection. As part of the exhibition the Museum is offering schools and local community groups the opportunity to display their own collections – to become their own curator. A Cabinet of Curiosities will be curated by visitors, displaying their precious and interesting collections, just as Percy would have done as a young man. The Cabinet of Curiosities is part of the Arts Council England ‘100 Objects that made Kent’ Project. From April, visitors can also follow a trail through the Powell-Cotton Museum and Quex House, in the footsteps of Percy, to learn more about him and some of his lesser known interests and activities.The trail will highlight architectural features and technological innovations that interested Percy, and influenced his life.

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SANDWICH

AUCTION ROOM

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU EXPERIENCED THE THRILL OF A LOCAL AUCTION?

100 years of antiques and collectables auctioneering experience in this tranquil Cinque Port East Kent town. Formerly Hogbins, running both the Cattle Market selling live stock in the centre of the town and an Antiques and Household Goods Auction, it then became Halifax through the 1980s and 1990s. In 2004 it was revamped as Sandwich Auction Room continuing the tradition of an auction in the town, specialising in antiques and collectables. Kevin Hall and his staff offer a full range of auctioneering services at extremely reasonable rates. Their well-attended monthly auctions attract people from all over Kent and the South East looking for that illusive bargain.

Over the years Sandwich Auction Room has established links with major international auctioneers, securing maximum exposure within the international market. For this reason their items always secure maximum prices. For years now, Sandwich Auction Room has firmly established Sandwich as a hub of antiques and collectibles and attracts to the town visitors from all over the country due to the reputation it enjoys. In November 2013, Sandwich Auction Room featured in the BBC Antiques Road Trip that showcased the work they do, services they offer and the historic beauty of the town. The contribution of the business adds both colour and continuity to the economy of the town, which is undisputable and aims to continue for years to come. Sandwich Auction Room now hosts its monthly auctions in the magnificent venue of St. Mary’s Arts Centre that offers unparalleled spaces and facilities

to showcase the breadth and wealth of items up for auction. It is easily accessible by car and other means of transport and brings to life this unique historical building that perfectly fits in with the ethos, culture and tradition of Sandwich Auction Room and the town. The auctions take place on the second Wednesday of every month from 10am and the dates for 2016 are as follows: 13 April, 11 May, 8 June, 13 July, 10 August, 14 September, 12 October, 9 November and 14 December.Viewings of items on offer are always on Tuesdays, before each auction date, from 9am – 4pm again at St. Mary’s Arts Centre.

For more information on Sandwich Auction Room and its current catalogue of antiques and collectables go to www.sandwichauctionroom.com

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MARKETING

PR,

WHAT DO THEY REALLY MEAN, AND HOW DO I USE THEM IN MY BUSINESS?

BY SARAH WHELBAND

Marketing and PR, it’s the same thing isn’t it? Isn’t it just expensive and a waste of time? It doesn’t really work for my business, it does all right without it, so I’ll give it a miss… We do understand that small business owners don’t have a lot of spare cash, but here’s what we say to that argument. If no-one knows about your company and what you’re selling, then how are you going to make money and grow your business? It’s obvious that the more people know about you, the more people there are to buy from you. But many people get confused about the difference between PR and marketing, and what’s best for their business. So here’s how we break it down. Marketing communicates the value of a product or service in order to sell it. It’s a direct method, you are talking direct to the customer, usually through methods such as emails, newsletters, blogs, brochures, social media and video. PR is slightly different; you are trying to build the reputation of your business. You want to persuade the public to think a certain way, usually using the media to help say it.You talk to the customer through a third party, using indirect methods such as press releases, events, articles, reports, press trips and statements.

It can be said that marketing is the quicker route to increase sales, and it’s easier to track how effective the investment has been – how many people have clicked through to your website from an email, for example. PR is a longer term strategy, it does lead to sales, but by creating a buzz and awareness about the brand – getting someone else to say how great you are is a valuable endorsement. A customer may have read an article in a newspaper, which may then lead to a sale, but it can be harder to demonstrate the return on investment. There’s value in both methods, which is why it’s essential that both are implemented in conjunction with each other as part of an overall communications strategy. The ultimate goal is to hit your target audience from as many angles as possible. There are many marketing and PR tools available to a business owner (we’ve mentioned some above), but it’s important that there’s a well thought out strategy underpinning any activity, otherwise you’ll find that you just won’t see enough return on your efforts. We find this is why most people that say

marketing and/or PR doesn’t work, because there’s no plan! So this is where to start. Think about your customers and what method is best to get in front of them. What publications do they read? What social media platforms do they use? If they read the local paper, think about getting in touch with a journalist to write an article or issue a press release about something particularly newsworthy. If they are use Facebook, think about Facebook ads or perhaps run a competition offering a prize which means they might connect with you to win it. Then think about the timings. What times of the year are important for your business, and also important for your customers? Then marry the two up, if you are reaching them with the messages they want to hear at the time they are looking for your service or product, then you are onto a winner. So, yes, PR and marketing is essential, and it does work, but only with a plan behind it.

To get in touch with us to get your plan into place, visit us at www.uglyducklingcomms.com 21

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FESTIVAL TO FILL CANTERBURY’S STREETS WITH

WISE WORDS! Canterbury’s Wise Words Festival will return to the city for the sixth year between April 30th and May 8th, filling the streets with poetry and performance. Poets on apple boxes, storytellers on the river, street performers popping up in cafes, in gardens and on street corners and your favourite authors and artists in yurts, tipis and in gardens across the city. This is a festival that inspires wonder and curiosity through offering audiences innovative and often unexpected encounters with the arts.There is something for everyone and many events are free. The heart of the festival lies in Canterbury’s Secret Garden, belonging to the Franciscan Friars – an unexpected

haven just a stones throw from the hustle and bustle of the city centre.Thought provoking talks, music, performances, storytelling and poetry take place in a beautiful yurt, tents and in the ancient Franciscan Chapel. From here activity spills out across the city – onto the streets, in gardens, in coffeehouses and even on the river. This year the festival, which is supported by Arts Council England, Canterbury Connected and Whitefriars Shopping Centre, will be revealing their stunning new venue, a handcrafted yurt to seat over 100 people and funded through a successful crowd-funding campaign. Other venues will include a large canvas tent for family workshops and performances and a village of Bell Tent for tiny tots. The festival will be celebrating two very important literary birthdays through an extended and enhanced family offer. Peter Rabbit, his family and friends will be moving into the gardens to set up a wonderful tea party to celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of Beatrix Potter and will be inviting all your little bunnies to join them. Slightly older children will be drawn into the world of Roald Dahl where they will create Revolting Rhymes and enjoy two weekends of performances, music and dancing.These experiences will enhance

elements of the festival that audiences have grown to love like storytelling as you drift down the river in a punt and street theatre for all ages. For professional writers and those who want to give writing or poetry a go, there will be performance workshops, writing workshops and day long retreats. Festival Director Raphael Klatzko says, “Wise Words is unique within the literary world because it offers such a wide variety of events, from politically driven performance poetry right through to cream teas with our festival patron Jane Gardam. Alongside poetry there are also shows, puppetry, workshops and plenty of music, ensuring that there really is something for everyone”

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THE MONEY CAN YOU AGREE WITH A TOTAL STRANGER OF HOW TO SPEND

THE MONEY

Folkestone Quarterhouse Saturday 23 April, 5pm & 8pm

Friday 29 April, 8pm Saturday 30 April, 5pm & 8pm £10 Benefactor/ £12 Silent Witness

This April Folkestone Quarterhouse presents The Money! An intelligent, thought-provoking and immersive theatre experience where you make the decisions!

Spend the money on whatever you want. Be as creative as you like. Just keep within the law. “Brilliant” Lyn Gardner,The Guardian

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The Money is a cross between a game and a theatrical performance. You can choose to be either a Silent Witness and watch or a Benefactor and take part in coming to a unanimous decision about how to spend a pot of real cash. If you decide before the clock ticks down then you get to spend it, if not it rolls over to a new group.

money and the money rolls over to the next group of Benefactors.

Become a Benefactor by donating as much as you can.Work with other Benefactors to decide what to spend the group’s money on.You have 90 minutes to come to a decision. If you don’t decide unanimously in the allotted time you relinquish your privilege to spend the

If you’re the quiet observing type you can become a Silent Witness and watch as the group of Benefactors attempt to decide how to spend the money they’ve donated. And if you want to voice your opinion you can always become a Benefactor and buy your way in.

“This is a clever, thought provoking experience unlike any I’ve witnessed before.” Total Theatre The Money visits Folkestone Quarterhouse on Saturday 23 April at 5pm & 8pm, Friday 29 April at 8pm and Saturday 30 April at 5pm & 8pm. Benefactor tickets are a minimum of £10 with the option to invest more, tickets for Silent Witnesses are £12. For more information and ticket booking call Box Office on: 01303 760750 or go to:

www.quarterhouse.co.uk

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A Kaleider production conceived by Seth Honner

THE MONEY “Brilliant” The Guardian

The Money is a cross between a game and a theatrical performance. You can choose to be either a Silent Witness and watch or a Benefactor and take part in coming to a unanimous decision about how to spend a pot of real cash. d If you decide before the clock ticks down then you get to spend it, if not it rolls over to a new group.

Saturday 23 April, 5pm & 8pm Friday 29 April, 8pm Saturday 30 April, 5pm & 8pm £10 Benefactor / £12 Silent Witness

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If you are keen to talk to someone as soon as possible, we will do all we can to meet with you at a time that is convenient for you. We offer an initial meeting at a fixed fee of £100 (including VAT) at our offices in Canterbury.

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A co-commission by The Beaney and Whitstable Biennale

Stories in the Dark

Image Credit: Samuel van Hoogstraten, The Shadow Dance, 1675

Contemporary responses to the magic lantern The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge 18 High Street, Canterbury Saturday 19 March to Sunday 19 June 2016 For exhibition updates follow @The_Beaney Please pay what you can

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STORIES IN THE DARK

LIGHT UP THE BEANEY

A CO-COMMISSION BY THE BEANEY AND THE WHITSTABLE BIENNALE

A unique contemporary exhibition using film, projection and sound opened at The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge in Canterbury on Saturday 19th March. The exhibition is co commissioned by The Beaney and the Whitstable Biennale.

‘Stories in the Dark’ is curated by artist Ben Judd and will feature the work of nine specially selected artists who will use the magic lantern and other items from the Beaney’s unique collections to stimulate and inspire new and contemporary artworks. Invented in the 17th century, the magic lantern is a device akin to modern motion picture projectors.The lanterns created moving projections using oil lamps or candlelight through slides, creating breath-taking shows which brought projected moving images to audiences for the first time.The effect was spellbinding and imaginations were captured. Unsurprisingly, these intricate machines were often used by magicians and conjurers to create enthralling tales of ghosts and spirits. In the digital age, technology is relied upon with little opportunity to understand its mechanisms.The magic lantern’s relatively simple design provides

a clear, slow-motion demonstration of how modern moving images work.

Director of Whitstable Biennale, Sue Jones, said:

On Saturday 16th April, four unique live performances will take place throughout the Beaney. Original Victorian magic lantern machines and beautiful handpainted slides will be used by artists, performers and musicians to create enchanting stories which intertwine Victorian tales with the contemporary.

“We are thrilled to be working with the Beaney to celebrate the very beginnings of cinema in a city with a rich tradition of storytelling. Stories in the Dark brings magic lanterns right up to date with contemporary ideas and technologies, opening up debates that are particularly relevant in our digital age.”

Full details and timings are at www.thebeaney.co.uk.

Stories in the Dark is in the Beaney’s Special Exhibitions Room between Saturday 19 March and Sunday 19 June. Visitors are asked to make a ‘pay what you can’ donation in support of future temporary exhibitions.The exhibition is part of the Whitstable Biennale, which runs from 4 to 12 June, and also forms part of the programme of the University of Kent’s International Festival of Projections, which runs from 18 to 20 March.

Chairman of Canterbury City Council’s Community Committee, Cllr Neil Baker, said: “We are delighted that the Beaney and Whitstable Biennale are working in partnership to host ‘Stories in the Dark’.The exhibition will provide local residents and visitors with the chance to enjoy contemporary works by some of the most exciting artists in the UK” 27

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For more information or to get involved Telephone: 01843 861827 Email: BroadstairsDickens@hotmail.com

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EAST KENT LASTING LEGACY FOR CHILDREN IN

Charities and groups which benefit children and their families in East Kent are sharing a £28,000 windfall, thanks to the latest awards made by the Albert Burns Children’s Trust Fund, managed by Kent Community Foundation. The Albert Burns Children’s Trust Fund was created in memory of Thanet businessman Albert Burns who left instructions in his Will for his legal advisors Boys & Maughan Solicitors to create a lasting legacy for children. He particularly wanted to support smaller charities that don’t have the resources of the larger children’s charities. Boys & Maughan Solicitors work with Kent Community Foundation who manage the grant-making on their behalf and direct funding to local children’s groups and charities where it will make a significant impact locally. This year’s awards have been made to the following organisations: 1) Pegasus Playscheme, East Kent: to run their annual summer playscheme for disabled children and young adults aged between 8 and 25. This scheme also provides a period of respite for the participant’s family and carers. 2) Special Needs Advisory & Activities Project, Herne Bay: for days out for families with disabled children, helping them to access local mainstream events, activities and attractions that they would otherwise not be able to attend. 3) Home Start Canterbury & Coastal: for the Family Support Group: LETS PLAY! This group is

for parents and their children (aged under five) to practice physical activity, healthier lifestyles and family health and wellbeing through a variety of activities.

applications were an excellent fit for Mr Burns’ wishes to support local children’s charities and we are looking forward to seeing how his bequest is put to good use.”

4) Friends of St. Nicholas Special School, Canterbury: to part fund wheelchair accessible play equipment as part of a complete redevelopment of the outside play space. This play equipment helps them to develop physical control in order to prevent deterioration and improve their overall wellbeing.

“We are delighted to be working with Kent Community Foundation. They have enabled us to establish a significant legacy fund that will continue to benefit local communities for years to come, and means to reach out to many more Kent children’s charities than would have been possible if we had attempted to manage the trust independently.”

5) Demelza Hospice Care for Children, Sittingbourne: for the laundry upkeep in the hospice, which is in-keeping with Albert Burns’ laundrette business history. The housekeepers and housekeeping volunteers begin work on the laundry at 5am and work all day washing, ironing and folding clothes and towels to ensure everything is clean and fresh for the children and families staying for respite and short breaks. 6) The Aiden Goodwin Foundation, Bexley: to provide short breaks for children with cancer and their families, to give them time to be away together and to help create memories to keep forever in their hearts.

Andy Garrett, KCF: “We support a vast array of fantastic projects throughout Kent, many of which are doing amazing things to help disadvantaged children and young people. So many of these projects are volunteer-led and make a life-changing difference to vulnerable young people in our county. We are so thrilled that Mr Burns’ generosity and passion to support these projects can live on beyond his lifetime.”

Albert Burns Children’s Trust Fund trustee and partner at Boys & Maughan, Robert Moulsdale, said: “This year’s successful funding 29

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ACADEMY FM BACK FROM THE BRINK…

In November 2015, The Board of Trustees at Academy FM Thanet, called a meeting of the volunteers to notify them that they intended to close down Thanet's only locally based radio service in December due to a lack of funds to keep the radio station running. The volunteers, who all give up their time freely to broadcast a mixture of local news, community information and music to the Isle of Thanet were shocked and surprised at hearing this news and appealed for financial help in keeping the radio station going. It's now March 2016 and Academy FM Thanet is still broadcasting. So what's changed? I caught up with the team there to find out more. So what's happened? "We're still here!" said Doc Atherton, one of Academy FM's new trustees. "It's been a tough few months.The station was due to close on December the 18th 2015. At the time I was just volunteering my services as a broadcaster and I was very saddened to hear that this radio service was likely to close down." Doc continued, "The Board of Trustees of Academy FM announced the radio station would close as it had become 'increasingly difficult to raise sufficient 30

funds to meet running costs'. But I disagreed with them as did many of the other volunteers. So we started a campaign to save the radio station.We got both of Thanet's MP's involved too who were really supportive of our campaign. When the news of its impending closure had been announced, Craig Mackinlay, MP for South Thanet commented, “Academy FM provides an important outlet for local charities and community groups across Thanet to get their message out to the people. It would be a real loss to the area if funding cannot be found to keep this service on the air.” Sir Roger Gale MP for North Thanet said, “Academy FM has proven itself as a popular local radio station, I hope that it can continue as the void will be difficult to fill.” 107.8 Academy FM is a charity, community radio station and a non-profit company set up to serve the community of Thanet. Based in premises supplied by

the Royal Harbour Academy School in Ramsgate, they rely on the generosity of the local business community for Donations and Charitable Trusts for Grants, to ensure that they have the necessary funding to continue operating and provide entertainment, local news and information. However, under recent changes by OFCOM they are now allowed to take a certain amount of paid for advertising. Doc said "Funding the station is not easy. During our appeal, the generosity of Thanet residents was unbelievable. It enabled us to approach the (now previous) trustees and persuade them not to close the station in the December and to give us time to come up with a rescue package.They graciously gave us until the end of January 2016.Thanks to some larger donations we secured, we were able to demonstrate to the trustees that the station could and should continue"

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Although the volunteers appeal to save the station had impressed the trustees, they felt that they had brought Academy FM as far as they could, but they were willing to pass the baton to new trustees if suitable individuals could be found. In the last week in January, it was announced that the radio station had been saved from closure and that new trustees had taken over looking after it. So who are the new trustees? The new chairman of The Academy FM Thanet Trust,Vic Todd is also the community governor at the school. He said, "The school has a great affinity for Academy FM. I was approached to become a trustee by the volunteers as not only do I love what Academy FM does, but it would also help to provide a link to the school who's building we use to house us." He continued, "We then approached Roger Heald. Roger had worked for a number of years within the BBC. He moved to Thanet about 5 years ago and fell in love with the station and wanted to

help. It was the logical thing to ask him to help" And of Doc Atherton? "He's been volunteering at Academy FM since it first started broadcasting 6 years ago" said Vic. "I think it's important that someone from the volunteer side of things should be on the board of trustees and Doc's broadcasting experience over the years on a number of radio stations in Kent such as Invicta FM and KMFM gives us someone who really understands the actual broadcasting side of things. He was also born and bred in Thanet so his input really is invaluable." Academy FM's station manager Bob Mower said: "I am very happy that the radio station continues to broadcast. As a charity run radio station, I'm very grateful to our listeners for their support and also their financial contributions during the period of transition which enabled new trustees to take over. It just shows how great the community in Thanet is!"

So is it all now plain sailing for Academy FM Thanet? "Not quite" says Roger Heald. "More funding is still required but we are in a better position now. As a charity, it's not always easy to get people to part with money to keep the station running, however, OFCOM have relaxed the rules that govern community radio funding as we are now allowed to take a limited amount of advertising, which will certainly help! We have a lot of work ahead of us but I for one am sure that the station will continue to build on its successes. So we're definitely on the lookout for local businesses who wish to advertise. Not only do they get their message out there, but they also help to keep Thanet's only LOCAL Radio service to keep running" To advertise on Academy FM or to make a donation, you can contact Debbie Day, their fundraising manager at: debbie.day@academyfmthanet.com or telephone 07764 479722.

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KITCHENWARE

STELLA JAMES MARTIN COLLECTION

BY COPPERFIELDS OF WHITSTABLE

This month we’re showcasing some of Stella’s James Martin kitchen wear collection. The latest hot pick of cookware available is the Stellar and James Martin Collection, which is available from Copperfield’s of Whitstable. you need. Both ranges benefit from quality steel, with matching sharpening steel and carving fork. They are resistant to stains and rust, they are easily sharpened, meaning that they should last a lifetime. One range has a smaller profile black grippi handle the other Stainless non-slip handle. Knife block sets are available for both ranges

Stellar and James Martin have been working together to produce the very best professional quality cookware for the home chef for more than 17 years. During that time, the delectable duos have launched a whole series of kitchen essentials. The range has been designed to answer every kitchen need, allowing you to coordinate your cookware, while being absolutely certain of its quality, durability and value.

Lamina Cookware - 11 highly efficient and extremely reactive tri-ply pans, steamers and woks. Created by laminating a super-conductive layer of aluminum between food grade stainless steel , the Lamina collection rapidly transfers heat throughout the pans, rather than simply the base, allowing for perfectly even cooking at a fraction of the time, suitable for all hob types. James Martin cookware added a new dimension to the range. A comprehensive set of 10 stainless steel pans with high performance thermal bases, which are also suitable

for all hob types Synchronize with the established James Martin Lamina collection offering a deeper set of pans with the benefit of glass lids Open 7 days a week Copperfield’s prides them selves in always looking for the latest and innovative products. All of these items have been formed to James’ specifications, using Stellar’s wealth of experience and expertise. The results are clear to see - a collection of some of the most stylish, practical and enduring kitchenware on the market. Call into Copperfield’s, they will always find you that one special cookware, homeware or gift idea, ideal for your home and kitchen. Copperfields 93 High Street Whitstable will be pleased to help you on their extensive range of Induction Cookware. Open 7 days a week. Tel:01227 273519.

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WAY AHEAD

Muuto E27 Pendant Lamp

Normann Copenhagen Ikono Pendant Lamp

LIGHTING THE PAPILLON INTERIORS, FORT HILL, MARGATE

MUUTO E27 PENDANT LAMP The Muuto E27 departs from the essence of a lamp - the socket â&#x20AC;&#x201C; creating a simple yet strong object that celebrates the potential beauty in simplicity. The simplicity of the naked bulb is hard to compete with. It represents something that feels romantic and contemporary at the same time. When choosing lighting for the Dining room it is really important that you bring out the best of the rooms features, ideally offering both comfort and a formal aspect to the space. The Dining room is often an area in which you would entertain guests and thus the dĂŠcor and lighting give you a great chance to really show your taste, style and create your own unique space for you and your guests to enjoy. It is with this thought in mind that the use of the Muuto E27 Pendant Lamp in a Dining environment really offers a beautifully elegant glow to the dining area whilst not being too distracting or harsh ensuring to only improve the overall Dining experience.

Lighting can change an environment from a quiet evening space or a busy social area at the touch of a button. The Ikono offers a very warm and ambient lighting that brings real character and style to any room. In a lounge area or reading corner it really excels, offering a subtle soft light perfect for relaxing with a good book or an evening with friends.Truly atmospheric piece with a real classic feel, a great feature for a comfortable space in your home.

PLUMEN 001 ORIGINAL The Plumen 001 Original offers a really stylised and simplistic look, with its bare bulb look and brightly coloured chord choices it can bring a burst of colour to the most simplistic of rooms. Choosing lighting for a family area is really about finding something that will offer a warm inviting space in which you can learn and create together.

Muuto really have created a style that is modern and stylish as well as welcoming and warm for the home.

The Plumen bulbs are themselves so stylised that they have a stand-alone look that really catches the eye, offering subtle lighting to create a bright and inviting atmosphere.

NORMANN COPENHAGEN IKONO PENDANT LAMP

A great feature to have in the family area.

The Ikono Pendant Lamp from Normann Copenhagen is crafted from coated, solid steel and glass. It is recommended that you use a 25 Watt bulb. When looking for lighting for the living room, you are really considering something that can offer a real change to the room from day to night.

VITA SILVIA PENDANT LAMP The Vita Silvia Pendant Lamp is such a beautiful piece that it can really change the focus of a room, a real statement piece of lighting. When considering lighting for the Bathroom, it is often something that is thought out purely in a practical sense, i.e good lighting for shaving and applying makeup etc

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Vita Silvia Pendant Lamp

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However the Bathroom is becoming a place to relax and find solitude and thus should be treated as so, making an environment in which you can relax and enjoy your surroundings whilst offering the practicalities of necessary lighting. The Silvia Pendant Lamps offer a unique look to any bathroom whilst offering great lighting, really making it a relaxing and practical space.

LIGHT YEARS LULLABY PENDANT LAMP When considering lighting for the bedroom and closet areas you want something with a muted light so as not to cause a bright and uncomfortable glair in the room, this maintains a comfortable, soft and even romantic look to the room. Brighter lighting is better suited to the dressing table for functional purposes.

Light Years Lullaby Pendant Lamp

Choosing soft and warm light in the room means the room can be dim enough to relax but not so dark that you cannot see your way around. The Lullaby Pendant Lamp is a simplistic and delicate Lamp, created with Organic materials; Stone paper with Ash Lamellae. Creating a Pentagonal shape that gives a soft and warm glow, really offering a cosy and welcoming atmosphere to the room.

AVIVO GLASS BALLS The moment you open the front door to a visitor the dĂŠcor and lighting is the first thing they see and needs to be considered with care. Hallways come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. The challenge is to achieve the desired effect in keeping with the furnishings, decorations and period in which the building was constructed. The style of light used depends to a great extent on the height of the ceiling and the size of the space. A long room with a high ceiling might lend itself to two or more pendants and a strategically placed table lamp on a hall table. Multiple pendant fittings make a nice feature hanging over a stairwell and provide an even light over the stair treads. A beautiful and elegant chandelier will create a real impact within an area with a roof height ceiling. These stunning pieces are designed especially for maximum effect in a large space that can easily be forgotten.

VITA FEATHER LIGHT Whatever the size of your bedroom you probably use it for more than just sleep. Dark bedrooms are great for sleeping but too little light hinders you from doing much else. It is really important to understand the size and height of the bedroom to ensure the light reaches all areas. Decide what you want to do in the room, choose appropriate lighting. Reading nooks in the bedroom need directed lighting, for sitting areas look for softer, shaded fixtures. Ambience is also important in the bedroom. Install dimmers on lights to alter the effect, and softer or coloured light bulbs can change a room's mood.

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GREENER BY PETE NICHOLS & BRIAN THOMAS OF THOMAS MEWS LTD

Thomas Mews Ltd is a father and son run family business who offer what they call a “from planning to planting” service, which covers every aspect of construction and landscaping from the front gate to the back gate and everything in between. From renovations to refurbishments, house builds to garden landscaping and patios to driveways, Thomas Mews Ltd can deliver without having to rely on sub-contractors. MD Brian Thomas says, “We’ve been in construction and landscaping for many years, working with major house builders and architects, delivering new builds, extensions, brickwork, ground works, paving, driveways, underpinning, installing play areas, synthetic grass, tree and shrub planting and fencing. In 2014 we decided to come away from mainstream contracting and focus on domestic households and small developments which has proven to be positive and

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rewarding. Two areas in which we have seen a lot of interest is in the use of synthetic grass, and, due to the continually improving technologies, the move from traditional block paving, loose gravel or tarmac to resin bound driveways and paths.”

SYNTHETIC GRASS

Synthetic grass has come a long way since the very first “fake” grass or “astro turf ” alternatives to real grass came on the market. Nowadays the highest quality artificial grass is almost

indistinguishable from the real thing, only with an abundance of advantages to the consumer. Experts in the supply and fitting of synthetic grass, Thomas Mews Ltd use only the finest quality grasses and are experienced in fitting jobs of any nature, from the simplest of backyards, to the most elaborately landscaped garden. The most immediate advantage most people recognise when opting for artificial grass is that it is such a low-maintenance product. No more muddy lawns in the winter and no more mowing in the summer. How many of us have filled a paddling pool in summer, only to find a bare patch of scrubland when it’s time to pack it away again for the year? Or have resigned ourselves to a huge round area devoid of any sort of plant life below our children’s trampoline? With a good synthetic grass none of this need ever be a concern again. Having recently had our back garden decked out in synthetic grass, I can tell you from first-hand experience that it is a joy to look out of the window every morning and see your lawn looking as immaculate as it did the day it was laid – and all without having to do a single spot of maintenance!

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and can work out anything from 20% - 40% cheaper than the full installation depending on the nature of the job.

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FULL INSTALLATION A robust and thorough installation process will ensure that your new lawn will last for years to come; in fact, all Thomas Mews installations come with a 10 year guarantee. The first step is to dig down 100mm (as you would when laying a patio for instance), before putting down a layer of Type 1 (a limestone granular material which is compacted with a wacker plate). On top of this a layer of sharp sand is added to smooth down the surface and to ensure there are no lumps and bumps. Then a permeable geotextile membrane is laid which will prevent weeds coming up but, importantly, allows water to drain down. Water is also able to drain through the sand and through the type 1, meaning that you are never left with puddles on your lawn. In fact, a good synthetic lawn, installed properly will dry in a fraction of the time of a real grass lawn. After the membrane, the grass itself is laid and pinned down using galvanised six-inch u-pins every 300mm. Finally a layer of fine silver sand is spread over the entire grassed area and helps the blades stand up. Thomas Mews grasses come in two types; “Foreland” which is tri-colour and uses different shades between green and brown, which give the grass an incredible realistic look and the “Special” which is somewhat lighter, not so dense or thick, but still almost impossible to tell apart from the real thing.

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Time after time this sterling actor has given us exceptional performances on screen, but when it came to Academy Awards, he was left out in the cold.

Leonardo DiCaprio BY NERISSA BLOWER

[cover story ] After six nominations spanning two decades in the film industry, DiCaprio, 41 was finally honoured for his latest role which involved battling wintry conditions and a brutal bear attack. Nerissa Blower investigated this actor’s exhaustive career and why his roles; from mentally challenged teen to the American anti-hero, make him so to compelling to watch. Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio was born in California and was the only child of secretary Irmelin and comic book writer George DiCaprio. His mother, Irmelin was born in Germany and was of German and Russian ancestry and his father, George was of mixed German and Italian descent. DiCaprio allegedly got his first name after his pregnant mother visited an art gallery in Italy. Irmelin was looking at a painting by Leonardo da Vinci when she felt her unborn child kick for the first time. She saw this as a sign that her son should be named after the great Renaissance artist. The family lived in California but DiCaprio was raised mostly by his mother when his parents divorced a year after he was born. DiCaprio starred in several commercials and educational films as a youngster, including small parts in The New Lassie and popular US sitcom, Roseanne. The actor made his debut film role in lowbudget horror flop, Critters 3 and became a recurring cast member in family sitcom, Growing Pains. In 1993 whilst still a teenager, DiCaprio took on a huge challenge by playing a mentally handicapped boy in What’s

Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Revolutionary Road' held at the Mann Village Theater in Westwood Eating Gilbert Grape opposite Johnny Depp. DiCaprio was praised for his performance and was honoured with a National Board of Review Award and received his first Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations. Following this success, DiCaprio featured in many minor or arthouse movies including Total Eclipse, Don’s Plum and Sam Raimi’s western, The Quick and the Dead which failed to make an impact at the box office. Despite his young years, DiCaprio proved his capacity to take on difficult and often controversial roles that could prove risky for other fledgling actors. In 1995 he

played troubled poet Jim Carroll in the biopic, The Basketball Diaries. Despite receiving mixed reviews, this dark, drugfuelled tale solidified DiCaprio’s ability as a leading man. DiCaprio achieved world-wide recognition in 1996 when he played Romeo in Baz Luhrmann’s adaption of Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet. DiCaprio played opposite fellow rising star Claire Danes as the star-crossed lovers in this quirky and stylised take on the tragic tale. The film, praised for its use of original Shakespearian dialogue against an iconic, modern backdrop was a huge triumph and grossed $147 million worldwide in box office sales. If portraying the hapless lover from the most famous story of romance and tragedy wasn’t enough, DiCaprio further propelled his image as silver screen heartthrob in the 1997 film, Titanic. The actor took on the role of poverty-stricken yet charming immigrant Jack Dawson who falls in love with spirited aristocrat Rose DeWitt Buckater on board the iconic and ill-fated cruise liner. DiCaprio initially refused the role, but director James Cameron could see the potential of the young star and persuaded him to sign up.

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thriller, Blood Diamond, an undercover police officer in mob crime drama The Departed and a US Marshal in psychological thriller, Shutter Island in 2010.

The actor’s next large movie role was playing two characters – the tyrannous King Louis XIV and his sympathetic brother Philippe in 1998 period drama, The Man in the Iron Mask. The film had mostly mixed to negative reviews but was a financial success at the box office, presumably for featuring the biggest star in Hollywood at the time. DiCaprio was applauded for his attempt to play two roles, but his youth and inexperience was criticised by reviewers and he was awarded a Golden Raspberry for his performance.

DiCaprio made a huge impact in his next titular role in science-fiction thriller, Inception. The film directed by Chris Nolan tells the story of a people with unique abilities to enter dreams and obtain information. DiCaprio saw the potential for this ambitious and fantastical film and took a pay cut of $20 million and agreed to receive payment via ticket sales. This risky manoeuvre paid off and the actor earned $50 million, his largest pay check to date.

In 2000 DiCaprio played a backpacking student who stumbles across a secret commune in Danny Boyle’s The Beach. DiCaprio again found himself in another financially successful movie although the response from critics was less than lukewarm. As a result he was nominated for his second Golden Raspberry Award. DiCaprio gained back some credibility when he portrayed con artist Frank Abagnale Jnr in 2002’s Catch Me If You Can. The film directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Hanks as FBI agent Carl Hanratty, Abagnale’s pursuer in an epic cat and mouse game was DiCaprio’s most successful film since Titanic. The actor’s ability to portray an extremely charming, confident criminal with a dark and troubled side appealed to movie critics and audiences worldwide and he was nominated for a Golden Globe for the third time in his career.

Abandoning his usual charismatic protagonist roles, DiCaprio played villain Calvin Candie in Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained in 2012. The controversial Western was a success and DiCaprio received his ninth Golden Globe nomination. Seventeen years after Romeo + Juliet, DiCaprio paired up with Baz Luhrmann again in 2013’s The Great Gatsby. Adapted from the 1925 novel, DiCaprio played the lead role opposite British star Carey Mulligan as Gatsby’s love interest. Described as maddeningly enigmatic by critics, DiCaprio was celebrated for his portrayal of the iconic American businessman. Securing his well-loved depiction of charismatic con men and anti-heroes, DiCaprio took a more modern approach

to the successful financier in The Wolf of Wall Street. Another collaboration with Scorsese, the film depicts the life of stockbroker Jordan Belfort who achieved success and financial gain through fraud and money laundering from the 1980s to 1990s. DiCaprio was awarded a Golden Globe and yet another Academy Award nomination. DiCaprio pushed himself to the extremes of human capability by starring in the physically gruelling film, The Revenant released in 2015. DiCaprio played the role of fur trapper Hugh Glass, who surpasses extreme wintry conditions and horrifying injuries to seek vengeance on an enemy. The semi-historical drama was one of DiCaprio’s biggest challenges for a movie role as the actor battled exposure to freezing temperatures, bouts of sickness and fever due to prolonged filming sequences in snow and icy water and eating raw liver despite being a vegetarian. The film was revered by critics and DiCaprio was commended for his convincing, memorable performance against an unforgiving environment. The actor deservedly won a Golden Globe and his first ever BAFTA and Academy Award for Best Actor. A dedicated environmental campaigner, DiCaprio used his acceptance speech at the Academy Awards ceremony to urge viewers to support political leaders in the fight against climate change.

In the same year DiCaprio appeared in Gangs of New York directed by Martin Scorsese. Production of the film was turbulent, with arguments amongst the director and production team, major expenditures and an arduous eight-month long shoot. Despite these complications, DiCaprio was commended for his role and the film was a box office hit. Scorsese and DiCaprio paired up again in 2004 for the biopic of business tycoon Howard Hughes in The Aviator. DiCaprio’s portrayal of the playboy entrepreneur was well received and the actor was awarded a Golden Globe and nominated for an Academy Award. The following years DiCaprio continued to revel in strong lead roles despite narrowly missing major award wins. In 2006 he played a smuggler in political

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You bring your headphones, they bring you epic live DJs to tune into as you run, jog, walk, shimmy, swagger your way around the course. It’s really just a rave to an awesome soundtrack, except you’re doing the running man the whole time. This is CoppaFeel!’s first step into staging their own outdoor, mass-participation event, which takes place on 22nd May 2016 at the Hop Farm in Kent. CoppaFeel! patron and Radio 1 DJ Greg James is curating the event and lining up a set to end all sets. A fellow DJ to accompany him on the decks will be revealed soon. Charity CEO and founder, Kris Hallenga said: “Expect bubbles, glitter canons, high-

fives, a tunnel of love and more surprises to be revealed on the day. And at the end? You cross the finish-line a verified disco-champion and the party continues with killer DJ sets, awesome food and epic prizes for the best fancy dress. And the best part? You get that mighty smug feeling for doing something great for charity.” CoppaFeel! aims to stamp out late detection and misdiagnosis of breast cancer by ensuring that young people get to know their boobs.They’re also the brains behind London’s sell-out music festival Festifeel and veterans of the festival scene, who’ll be bringing serious disco expertise and a lot of boob-love to the day.

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ASHFORD ONE OPENS FOR BUSINESS State-of-the-art hospital using pioneering technology to improve patient care Hospital creates 90 new jobs as it launches. One Ashford Hospital (One Ashford), a new £30 million private hospital developed by the One Healthcare Group, has finally opened its doors to patients. The hospital, which has been funded by Octopus Healthcare, a leading UK healthcare property investor and part of the Octopus Group, has created 90 jobs in Ashford as it aims to provide the very best level of care for local people.

Adrian Stevensen, CEO of One Healthcare, said: “We are very excited that One Ashford is now open and working alongside William Harvey Hospital can help care for patients in the area. Our objective is to provide the very best level of care for local people, delivered by leading consultants, in state-of-the-art, well equipped and purpose-built hospital facilities.

Located next to the NHS William Harvey Hospital, One Ashford offers state-of-the-art, well equipped and purpose built hospital facilities for people looking for private healthcare. Treatment will be offered by over 90 of the leading consultants providing high quality care to patients. It is the first One Healthcare hospital to be built as part of a planned UK-wide line-up of private hospitals developed by the company.

“We are especially pleased to welcome a number of nurses and clinicians from St Saviour’s Hospital in nearby Hythe which closed last year, who bring with them their fantastic experience while ensuring there will be familiar faces to many local patients.”

Modelling itself on innovative diagnostic and surgery centres in Australia and the US, One Ashford pioneers the use of technology to improve patient experience and outcomes. It is the first private hospital in to have a fully electronic integrated care pathway – electronic records from referral to the completion of a patient’s treatment.

Rt Hon Damian Green MP for Ashford said: “It is a pleasure to welcome the opening of a new hospital in Ashford. Any increase in medical capacity in the area is good news, as it helps reduce waiting times. I know that the One Ashford Hospital team have been working closely with the William Harvey Hospital, and I am sure this will continue into the future. I am delighted

to see another highly advanced hospital open for people in Kent, and I wish all the staff well.” The hospital’s facilities include: ten consulting rooms; three operating theatres; four treatment rooms; and a new generation MRI scanner and radiology department. One Ashford has also invested in a unique online booking facility, whereby a patient is able to book a consultation, physiotherapy or radiology appointment online and within 90 seconds. The facility offers the ability to select by named consultant or next available appointment. One Healthcare is encouraging prospective patients to come and visit the new hospital and meet the team so they can see firsthand the new facilities and the commitment to deliver high quality care.

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Miles Bar, one of the most recognisable and universally popular bar/restaurant/nightspots in Ramsgate has, over the years, shown a commitment to putting on some of the best Soul, R’n’B, and Club Classics nights around. Now, after recognising the popularity and potential of their occasional forays into ‘Saturday Night Soul’, Miles Bar will be dedicating every Saturday night from 10pm until the early hours to a host of top flight soulful artists and DJ’s. Predrinks will be available in the lower bar from 8pm-10pm, including a new range of cocktails (look out for special offers). Miles traditionally attracts a slighter more ‘mature’ audience than many of the bars and clubs in the area, and this is reflected in the choice of music. In the coming weeks the likes of renowned r’n’b singer Sandra Cross and Solar Radio’s peerless DJ James Anthony will be wowing the customers with their wealth of industry experience, and resident DJ’s Gary B. Ben Neeves, and Kevin Webb will be spinning their pick of soulful grooves and club classics until the early hours of Sunday morning. Anyone concerned about their Saturday night dinner reservation need not fret. The restaurant will still be open until shortly before 10pm, after which the tables and chairs will be discreetly stored away, and the state of the art PA system assembled, quickly turning the restaurant into wonderful space to dance the night away whilst enjoying spectacular views across the harbour. If you wake up and feel the need to shake off a great night out with a bracing stroll and a strong coffee then don’t forget that Miles Bar is open daily from 8am serving breakfast and some of the best coffee in town!

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DELIGHTFUL DAYS INDULGENT EVENINGS AT THE PAVILION, EASTWELL MANOR

If you fancy a bit of indulgence this Easter, then look no further than Eastwell Manor.

The epitome of luxury and decadence, the historic manor house situated in the Ashford countryside of Boughton Lees is a rural retreat for those seeking to soothe mind, body and spirit with a range of pampering packages. The spa is located in The Pavilion which is just a short walk from the manor house. On my arrival my companion and I were greeted by a team of friendly staff in the lavish reception and was given a full tour of the premises.The 'welcome' included hot drinks (from English black tea to more healthy, herbal varieties) served with delicious white chocolate and

cranberry cookies.Within the 'Twilight Package' we were asked to choose a 25 minute treatment each and select options from a two course meal later in the evening.The package is tailor-suited to each guest, so you can choose your treatment and dinner times whenever you desire.

First on the agenda was a visit to the pool. Reception staff gave us keys for our lockers, which each contained a dressing gown, towel, embroidered fluffy white slippers and complimentary chocolates all wrapped up in a beautiful package. It was clear that attention to detail was important at Eastwell Manor and every aspect of the spa experience was lovingly catered or crafted. A functional masterpiece of tranquillity and beauty, the 20 metre heated pool is pivotal to the class and elegance of the spa.The pool is stylised as an ancient Roman temple with floor to ceiling columns set against a backdrop of painted murals of Mediterranean countryside. During the day the large elegant windows filter in natural light and as the sunlight wanes, soft lighting overhead and within the water set the pool aglow. The sparkling clean, clear water and the quietness of the pool made the facility a peaceful and joyful experience. To the north of the room lies a large hydro pool concealed behind a trickling wall of water.This pool includes a number of button-operated jet streams

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and bubbles designed to melt away the tension of the day.There is also a separate jacuzzi, steam and sauna room available for guests to use throughout their day. The changing rooms (separate for ladies and gentlemen) include private shower units with luxury shampoos and shower gels.The ladies even have access to a well-lit dressing room complete with wall-length mirrors, multiple hair dryers, cotton buds and pads for makeup removal. Guests also have full use of the Silks Lounge before or after treatments.This relaxing space, filled with soft oriental themed furnishings and access to refreshments and reading materials is the perfect place to unwind and has some fantastic views of the manor grounds. If you are looking for a more active way to let off some steam, the Pavilion also includes a Gymnasium with a tennis court, outdoor swimming pool and pétanque and croquet lawns in the formal gardens which can all be accessed depending on the package you choose. In the summer months, the outdoor pool is an absolute must.Twenty metres of crystal clear water flanked either side by rows of sun loungers in the gloriously peaceful surrounds of the manor’s extensive landscaped gardens. After a brisk swim in the heated pool, you can warm up even more by stepping straight into the adjoining hot-tub to really raise your temperature – or just chill out with a good book and a cool drink under one of the sunshades on the surrounding patio.

lotions on display whilst waiting for our sessions. For someone who suffers from tension in the upper half of their body, I opted for the head, neck and shoulder massage. Serene music, soft blankets and warm lighting waited for me in my private treatment room. My masseuse instantly put me at ease with her friendly and professional manner and I was treated to 25 minutes of bliss.The only criticism was that it went too quickly! If massage is not your thing, there are many other treatments to choose from including mini facials, dry floatation therapy, or nail and hand treatments. Our evening concluded with a light supper in the Pavilion Restaurant. As we had already made our selections during the welcome, all we had to do was turn up and wait for our meals to arrive. For starters I had a delicious pancetta and cheese salad with baby rocket and my companion went for tomato soup. For the main meal I chose salmon with a creamy sauce and my companion had pork loin.The ingredients were fresh and every dish was full flavoured and beautifully presented. After an afternoon and evening of pampering, tiredness had kicked in so the lightness of the meals were very much appreciated and were the perfect way to round off the day.

It is very rare for such a place to delight me, but Eastwell Manor has all the charm, beauty and luxury to soothe the most stressful souls.The staff are attentive, polite and mindful of your need for space and the breath-taking beauty of the spa and surrounding scenery is second to none. The facilities and nearby accommodation at the manor house make it an ideal for a romantic short break for you and your partner; or a spa package could be just the thing to pamper a loved one for the day.

The Twilight Spa Evening at Eastwell Manor starts at £90 each and is available on Thursdays or Fridays from 3pm. For more information or to view many more packages on offer, visit: www.eastwellmanor.co.uk or phone: 01233 213000.

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KING ofBARS

BY PETE NICHOLS

CLIQUE BRINGS CONTINENTAL CLASS TO THE KENT COAST It’s no exaggeration to say that driving along Royal Parade from the west cliff down past Ramsgate’s Royal Harbour towards the main sands, the view which spreads out before you rivals anything on offer from the French Riviera. Wonderful architecture, stunning sea views, boats bobbing gently in the harbour, and a smattering of restaurants, bars, and hotels stretching the length of Harbour Parade. The latest addition to the list of hostelries overlooking Britain’s only Royal Harbour, Clique Bar, has arrived to bring a little of the glamour and glitz of our continental cousins to the Ramsgate coast. Clique Bar, which has been described as “Marbella comes to Ramsgate”, is owned and run by the Florides family and oozes style and sophistication. After a cursory look around it’s evident that there has been no expense spared in bringing George Florides and his sister Yianna’s vision to life. George spent some time living and working in Dubai, while his sister has been running a business in London for several years, and both felt that we could learn a thing or two about how to enrich the nightlife experience from the most opulent city in the United Arab Emirates, and the world’s most fashionable Capital. And why not? The East Kent Coast is experiencing higher levels of migration from the capital and beyond than ever

before; broadsheets newspapers are heralding Ramsgate as “The New Shoreditch” with the influx of cash-rich DFL’s snapping up coastal properties and making a life for themselves in our corner of the Garden of England. With new money comes new expectations; we already have some great pubs and bars, but if ever the time was right for a stand-out bar exuding exclusivity and offering a high-end experience in our midst – then that time is upon us. Enter Clique Bar. Clique Bar occupies a generous space overlooking the Royal Harbour with ample outside seating and a stylish and unique architect designed interior, courtesy of ID Design, Faversham. During the summer months the hand-crafted bi-fold doors allow the bar, and its patrons, to bask in the glorious East Kent sunshine whilst enjoying panoramic views across the harbour. Once inside, you notice that every square inch of the design has been meticulously researched and considered for maximum impact. Spot-lights above the far end of the bar project vibrant colours onto the imposing chandeliers which hang elegantly above the solid dark Amtico dance floor.

The Swarovski crushed crystal wallpaper glimmers under the ambient lighting and acts as a stunning backdrop to the bespoke furniture, upholstered by Victoria Gayle Interiors of Broadstairs, a renowned local soft furnishings manufacturer whose work has featured nationally in the likes of Elle Decoration magazine and who regularly work with top London Interior designers. As you would expect, the sound system is state of the art, the DJ booth employing the Pioneer CDJ Nexus 2000’s to power high-end speakers, filling the bar with crystal clear grooves and beats during their regular weekend club nights. Behind the spectacular bespoke starburst granite bar, hand-crafted by local specialists Kinetic Advance lay an equally spectacular assortment of highend champagnes and spirts. In particular their collection of Vodka caught my eye; Belvedere, Grey Goose, Crystal Head, Ciroc and Royal Dragon (infused with 23 carat gold flakes from Switzerland no less!) are plentiful in supply. In fact, as we speak, Clique’s very own vodka is currently being developed and will be available soon! Clique also stock the exclusive Playboy Energy Drink, and were in fact the first outlet in the UK licensed to sell them. Even the mixers at Clique are by invitation only! Quality, however, comes at a price, and you won’t find any “2 for 1” offers here

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– these beauties are only available by the bottle; so while you might have to shell out a little more, your experience at Clique will be a little more VIP than the average seafront establishment. Talking of VIP, Clique is the only bar in town with a VIP enclosure. The enclosure offers hostess service, privacy screen, 52 inch LED plasma and bespoke furniture including champagne tables; has seating for up to ten patrons, and packages ranging from £300 - £1500 depending on your requirements. Champagnes to suit all price-ranges; from Moet & Chandon,Veuve Cliquot, and Laurent Perrier up to Dom Perignon, Louis Roederer Cristal, and Armand de Brignac, alongside 70cl bottles of selected spirits and mixers. Sprits are not limited to 70cl however,

with 1.75 litre, 3 litre, and even 6 litre bottles available on request. As you might expect from an upscale establishment, you have to dress to impress, and that means no hoodies, tracksuits and trainers; although the clientele Clique will naturally attract are unlikely to go out for the evening looking like they’ve come straight from the gym!

the splendour of the UK’s only Royal Harbour from Ramsgate’s Exclusive Bar. Also, special events are to be introduced on a monthly basis by Clique Main Events and also live entertainment by Clique Lavish Entertainment. So why not join the Clique for a taste of the good life?

With summer just around the corner, Clique will also be offering a selection of Mediterranean food platters, perfect for sharing with a bottle of wine as you take in

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THE WHITE CLIFFS UNVEIL...

The Cliffe Pub KITCHEN

BY PETE NICHOLS

An invite for a Thursday evening’s hospitality at The White Cliffs Hotel in St Margaret’s-at-Cliffe near Dover seemed like the perfect way for my wife and I to start our long weekend, so on a cold but sunny February afternoon we made our way around the coast and up through the winding village to check out the new set-up at one of East Kent Lifestyle’s favourite local getaways. The first thing that I noticed upon entry was that since my last visit to the White Cliffs there had been a few subtle changes to the layout of the communal areas; namely to the bar, lounge, and restaurant.The bar had been relocated from the entrance hall and turned ninety degrees left to face patrons sitting in the lounge or bar area, rather than facing the entrance.This move makes immediate sense, as not only does it free up more room for arriving guests or those coming and going from their rooms through to the bar/restaurant area, but it also allows for a more communal bar experience, turning the lounge from a mere “seating area” into more of a “village pub”, with

more interaction between bar staff and customers. It also makes sitting at the bar a viable option!

The other noticeable difference is that the restaurant area, just behind the bar area, has also been opened up, and as such feels more like an extension of the bar, than a stand-alone restaurant. Hence what was formerly “The Bay Restaurant”, and a typical hotel bar has been rebranded as “The Cliffe Pub & Kitchen”. As the new title suggests, the idea is a very much less formal, more inclusive offering, and it is certainly what my wife and I found as we spent an

evening in the company of a handful of regulars and the charming waiting and bar staff. When it comes to the food, however, don’t expect a menu full of your standard “pub grub”.This is still, after all, an establishment owned and run by the Oakley family - foodies to a man. Master Chef Chris Oakley still helms the award winning kitchen at nearby Wallett’s Court, and both he and his son Gavin (himself trained by the Roux brothers) would never put their name to anything less than first rate gastronomy. However, the less ‘formal’ nature of the pub and kitchen reveals itself in the form

[food & drink ] From the “spring menu” starters we chose the Smoked Trout Pate with horseradish crème fraiche,Yorkshire puddings (me) and the Kentish Blue Salad with chicory, roasted pears & walnuts (my wife); followed by Pork Belly with puy lentils, root vegetables, & cauliflower puree, and Crab Gratin with a parmesan crust and a herb salad.

of a seasonal chalkboard menu for ‘The Cliffe Kitchen’ situated at the end of the bar rather than an ‘a la carte’, on table affair.With a handful of starters, mains, and desserts, as well as the “catch of the day” the board may offer slightly fewer choices than you might find at standalone restaurant, but what is on offer is a good selection of locally sourced, well cooked, and beautifully presented dishes.

Before retiring to our room with our desserts (Blood Orange Meringue Pie with whiskey ice-cream and Custard Pannacotta with rhubarb and ginger biscuits), we decided to have a few drinks in the cosy bar, where we were ably entertained by the staff and chatted merrily to a couple of locals just in for a couple of locally brewed pints after work. We learned that there is often live music at the weekends, and with the newly open plan look to the pub/kitchen/lobby area, there is plenty of space for revellers to dance the night away.

see why The White Cliffs is growing year on year as a wedding venue. After a comfortable night’s sleep in our well-appointed and sizeable room inside the main weather-boarded inn (in total there are 16 bedrooms all with individual names and character to reflect the coastal, clifftop location, with 9 in the adjacent mews houses), we took a leisurely, late breakfast (actually considerable out of the advertised breakfast hours – but this seemed no trouble for the eager staff who were happy to accommodate their slack clientele). We returned home happily fed, watered, and rested – just in time to relax into the weekend. Bliss!

The revamped space will also be a positive for those looking book parties and events at the White Cliffs. Add into the mix the sizeable beach-styled walled garden, easily big enough to accommodate a marquee, you can also

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THE

ALBION Taverna BY KAREN GORDON

It wasn't hard to persuade my friend and neighbour, Sam, who works from home every day, that a girly lunch in Faversham was just what we needed, so off we set on our half hour drive from our home town of Ramsgate, to The Albion Taverna, a quaint looking pub restaurant specialising in Mexican and British cuisine, or as their website describes it, a “Mexican Restaurant in a candle-lit boathouse with beams and willow tree views”. Don’t mind if we do!

Just a couple of minutes from the bustling streets of Faversham main hub, lies this tranquil sanctuary.The quiet, peaceful, waterfront setting that greeted us, was alluring, welcoming and relaxing in its daylight splendour; one can hardly believe that you’re barely a mile away from the busy M2 motorway.The view from the outdoor seating area over the Faversham Creek is both charming and calming, but eager for a taste of “Mexicana” we couldn't wait to sample the promised culinary delights so decamped inside the unadorned boathouse building. Our handsome, charismatic waiter, Jack, welcomed us warmly and quickly made us feel at ease as he ushered us to our seats. I hesitate to label Jack with the title 'waiter' as he disappeared behind the bar to serve drinks. He really was a 'Jack of all trades' and mastered them all as we were to discover. This time out there was no need for the boathouse to be “candle-lit” as the 1 o'clock sunshine lit up our table by the window as we took in our surroundings and the light and airy décor. Quite often when you visit a Mexican or Mexican themed restaurant in the 64

UK the nods to our South American cousins are not exactly understated; brash primary coloured facades, sombreros on the walls, and other assorted “Tex Mex” memorabilia. Décor at The Albion Taverna is a little more subtle. Carved, Mexican style wooden chairs and tables and lilting Mexican music set the scene, with the dahlias (the national flower of Mexico) embellishing the ceiling a classy touch.The large, naturally lit restaurant was uncluttered, relaxed, and highly convivial, The menu was an unpretentious single pager with the expected Mexican fare; quesadillas, enchiladas and fajitas, alongside some British favourites including the ‘Ploughman’s Platter’, British Scampi’, and the ‘Rustic Baguette’ as well as the amusingly tempting ‘Massive Egg & Chips with Hand Carved Ham’. The Albion also has chalkboards dotted around the wall depicting the ‘house specialities’ Jack appeared on cue with our glasses of white wine, in time to advise us on our choices. Sam had mentioned her desire for fajitas once or twice already and it was a definite when Jack informed us

that the customers are 'on fire for our fajitas’. I went for the house speciality 'dressed crab', again a deal clinched by our ever-friendly server in his inimitable metaphoric style: “The seafood is our speciality and flies off the shelves”. Just as Sam and I had decided to sip our wine outside to take in the view, our order promptly arrived, the first of which was the crab, and I have to say it tasted even better than it looked (which was also an aesthetic delight).The dish was sauteed with tiger prawns, lemon, chili and dijon mustard, topped off with breadcrumbs and cheese, accompanied

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by a crisp cos salad and tasty, chunky chips. Full of flavour and not too rich we greedily share my main with the proviso that I assist Sam in demolishing her fajitas which arrived at the table with a sizzling entrance, declaring itself the main event! Of course, not without a role call of supporting characters including caramelised onions, guacamole, sour cream, chipotle salsa, crumbed cheese, shredded lettuce, refried beans and not forgetting the warm, rolling tortillas! We did as the menu instructed and selected our fillings and ate! I am a huge fan of fajitas and these did not disappoint. Another glass of crisp, white wine washed it down pleasurably, brought again by the attentive Jack who stopped to chat as he noticed we were just finishing up.

He informed us the Albion's tenant for the last 10 years, Gareth, was having a much needed day off that day, as well as telling us about his own 8 year customer service experience. At our request he went to find Scott, the head chef (for last 8 years at the Albion) so we could pass on our complements. Sadly he couldn't escape the kitchen as he was in the middle of training his sous chef and as we were on a time limit of getting back to the mundanities of work and picking up the kids from school, we let Jack pass them on for us. Nor did we want to interrupt the creativity of a temperamental chef!

be pleased to hear, deemed the food excellent, off we went with one quick glance over our shoulders at the breathtaking view.This was wasn't goodbye though, only until the next time as I, for one will certainly be revisiting the Albion Taverna to sample some more of its culinary delights!

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Vodka MINT Panna Cotta

BY LEE BEHAN

LEE BEHAN Lee's love affair with food started at an early age, joining his Chef father in professional kitchens every spare weekend or holiday available. At the tender age of 13 he cooked dessert for a list of dignitaries which included HRH Princess Anne; opting for a seasonal Summer Pudding with clotted cream. As he notes himself "it involved no real cooking". Lee has had the opportunity to cook with many of the UK's leading chef's including Mark Hix, Anna Hansen MBE and Gizzie Erksine; celebrities such as actress and designer Sadie Frost, singer Boy George and Hollywood actor Stanley Tucci have all enjoyed Lee's food via varied & epic fundraising dinners.

I’ve been making Panna Cotta for as long as I can remember and they’ve always reminded me of Mr Whippy ice cream but without being frozen. It was James Martin who I believe first added Vodka to these creamy pots of goodness and we think it works brilliantly. We love to use Bison Grass vodka as it gives a real depth to these Italian set creams. Anyone can make these, but follow the recipe to the letter as you want a perfect wobble as opposed to a hard lump of cream. If you don’t fancy the vodka then Anna Hansen of the famous Modern Pantry adds cold green tea, which is also brilliant - enjoy! SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS:

 ZEST OF 2 ORANGES, FINELY GRATED

TO SERVE:

 4 SHEETS LEAF GELATINE

 2 VANILLA PODS, SPLIT IN HALF

 125 G STRAWBERRIES, QUARTERED

 120 ML MILK

 150 G CASTER SUGAR

 1-2 TBSP. CASTER SUGAR

 1.2 LITRES DOUBLE CREAM

 80 ML VODKA

 1 SMALL BUNCH MINT, TORN

PROCESS:

1 Soak the leaf gelatine in the milk in

4 Stir into the warm cream; pour the

2 Heat 800ml cream, the orange zest,

5 Lightly whisk the remaining cream

a small bowl and leave to completely soften.

split vanilla pods and caster sugar in a pan. and bring to the boil. Simmer until the mixture is reduced by a third.

3 While the cream is reducing, remove

the gelatine from the milk and heat the milk in a pan to warm gently. Add the soaked gelatine, stirring to dissolve the gelatine.

mixture through a sieve and leave to cool. and whisk into the setting mixture, together with the vodka. Pour the mixture into 6 ramekins or similar sized moulds and place in the fridge to set.

6 Mix the strawberries, sugar and

mint together in a bowl. so they are perfectly coated in sugary loveliness.

7 To remove the panna cotta from the

moulds: briefly dip the base of the mould in hot water to release.Wipe with a towel to avoid any water dripping and then tip onto a plate.

8 Serve with the minted strawberries on

the side.

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AROMATIC LAMB PIE WITH SAMOSA PASTRY BY DEV BISWAL OF THE AMBRETTE

SERVES 6

DEV BISWAL Dev Biswal grew up in Calcutta and trained at the Dubai Sheraton, before moving to London, aged 26 in 2003 for spells at Mangoes and Eriki. He became a partner in The Indian Princess in Margate in December 2006, becoming patron and rebranding it as The Ambrette in 2010. His second restaurant, The Ambrette @ Rye opened in November 2011, and a third Ambrette opened this July in Canterbury. The restaurants are recommended by all the country’s top restaurant guides, including Michelin, AA, Good Food and Harden’s Guide.

A favourite with diners at The Ambrette restaurants in Canterbury, Rye and Margate, this aromatic lamb pie is perfect for springtime suppers. INGREDIENTS: (FOR THE PIE)

INGREDIENTS: (FOR THE TOPPING)

 LEG OF LAMB 1KG BONELESS CUT INTO 1/2 INCH CUBES

 2 TBSP RAPESEED OIL

 4 MEDIUM SIZED POTATOES, BOILED AND GRATED  1TSP FRESH GINGER PASTE

 1 GREEN CARDAMOM POD

 1/4 GREEN CHILLI FINELY CHOPPED

 1 INCH CINNAMON

 100ML WATER

 4 MEDIUM SIZED TOMATOES, QUARTERED

 1 TSP LEMON JUICE

 1 TSP FRESH GINGER PASTE

 1 /2 TSP FRESH GARLIC PASTE

 1 BLOCK OF SAMOSA, OR SPRING ROLL PASTRY.

 1 /2 TSP RED CHILLI POWDER

PROCESS:

 1 MEDIUM SIZED POTATO, DICED AND FRIED

2. Temper black pepper, cinnamon, crushed green cardamom and black cardamom.

 1/2 TSP WHOLE BLACK PEPPER

 1/2 TSP FRESH GARLIC PASTE

 BLACK CARDAMOM POD

 2 TBSP BUTTER

 1 WHITE ONION FINELY SLICED

 200 ML SINGLE CREAM

 1 TSP SALT

 1/2 FRESH GREEN CHILLI

 1 TSP TURMERIC POWDER

 1 PINCH SAFFRON DISSOLVED IN A TBSP OF WARM MILK

 1 PINCH GROUND NUTMEG

 1 /2 BUNCH CHOPPED CORIANDER

 SALT TO TASTE

 1 TSP GROUND BLACK PEPPER

1 Heat oil in a large pan.

3. When the spices crackle, add the sliced onions and fry on medium heat till golden brown; add salt to speed up the process of caramelization of onions.

 1 SPRIG OF MINT

4. Add the fresh ginger, fresh garlic, green chilli, red chilli powder and turmeric powder.

 SALT TO SEASON

5. Fry everything together for another three minutes.

 1 TSP LEMON JUICE

6. Add tomatoes and cook till all the ingredients dissolve into one single mixture. 7. Add the cubed lamb to this spice mix and cook till it is seared well and the meat changes colour and is almost cooked.This process should take two hours on a low to medium heat. Add small amount of water if the mixture gets dry. 8. Meanwhile, prepare the potato topping. 9. Heat the butter in a thick bottom pot. 10. Add the ginger, garlic, chilli and lightly fry. 11. Add the grated potatoes and cook. 12. Add water and cream and cook together to a thick creamy consistency. 13. Add lemon juice, black pepper and salt to taste. 14. After the meat mixture has simmered for two hours, add the diced potatoes, saffron, nutmeg, fresh coriander and mint. Season to taste. 15. Prepare the pastry according to pack instructions. 16. Line the pie mix in a mould or ring. Top with the potato topping and a square of the pastry - enjoy hot! WWW.THEAMBRETTE.CO.UK 69

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Renée's Health Food Tips

WHERE DO WE GET OUR

PROTEIN FROM?

BY RENÉE MAGUIRE

Most people think they need to get protein from meat, depending on the person's digestive tract, state of health, medications taken, what it is eaten with it, emotions and other factors. On the other hand, plant based protein offers slower releasing protein within hours of consuming, which sustains our energy levels for longer. Green leafy vegetables such as spinach and romaine lettuce, for example, are rich in ready to use, easily absorbed amino acids. When you fuel yourself on foods that are easier to digest, your body can direct more energy into healing the wear-and-tear on your muscles. Not only will you heal quicker on a diet of plant food proteins, you will also have more energy for the next day and over the course of a few weeks will notice a change in your energy levels, sleep patterns and overall health. Key plant based protein foods are: HEMP SEEDS - contain protein, but also contain heart healthy fats mainly omega-3 fatty acids. They have a delicious subtly sweet and nutty flavour and are so small in size, they can easily be used and added to any recipe to boost the protein content. Use in salads, soups, porridge, cereals, smoothies and making dips etc.

content. Great to add to meals. They are a great source of protein and omega 3 and are another great option in salads, soups, porridge, cereals and smoothies. Nutrition: 2 tablespoons = 4g protein QUINOA – This grain is another gluten free seed, often used for its carbohydrate properties, yet it offers protein and fibre and tastes great with most meal and can be seasoned in many different ways. Nutrition: 1/2 cup cooked quinoa = 7-9g protein SPIRULINA – A fantastic source of protein, nine times more protein than beef. It contains all the essential amino acids that we need. It is 70% protein in dry weight. High in Vitamin B1, B2, B3, copper, iron, magnesium, potassium and manganese and all our essential amino acids. A teaspoon a day is a great way gain a slow releasing protein in your diet, through smoothies.

Renée Maguire is a chef, raw nutrition coach, food writer and motivational healthy eating speaker. Through discovering the benefit of her own health improvements she has dedicated her work to helping others find a balance between the foods they love to eat and the foods their body needs. Renee writes for a variety of newspapers, magazines and blogs, and tours the country delivering inspirational motivational talks and food workshops to find out more visit www.rawchifood.com or email renee@ rawchifood.com PHOTOGRAPHY BY JO DORAN

life span and build immune system, chlorophyll, which helps build blood and purify, zeaxanthin, for improving vision, phycocyanin, which helps build stem cells. It is known to balance brain chemistry, offers the richest concentration of protein by weight of any food known, around 65-71%. Improves muscle strength, endurance, balancing blood sugar, helps fight inflammatory symptoms of arthritis. Go on give it a go! For more info on the health benefits of superfoods, go to:

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Nutrition: 1 tablespoon = 4 grams Nutrition: 2 tablespoons spirulina = 8g protein

Nutrition: 3 tablespoons hemp = about 10g protein

SPIRULINA AND COCONUT PICK ME UP

CHIA SEEDS – absorb 9 times their size in water due to the soluble fibre

1 tsp. Spirulina or 1 tsp. RawChi Lifestyle Vitality Blend 250 ml coconut water Mix in a sports shaker or pop in a high speed blender and blend together This is a great addition to your diet and so quick and easy to add into a daily routine. It isn’t just high in protein it also rich in the antioxidants Beta carotene, that is known to increase 71

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TASTE OF KENT AWARDS 2016 WINNERS CROWNED BY ALISON BALDWIN

The annual showcase of Kent’s finest food and drink producers has taken place and we catch up with the results and what it means to some of East Kent’s producers who have been named a Taste of Kent Award winner.

Kent’s tastiest food and drink, best pubs and restaurants and favourite local farmers’ markets and shops have been recognised at Produced in Kent’s Taste of Kent Awards 2016. Kent’s ultimate food and drink champions gathered at this year’s black tie event, the largest since it’s launch twelve years ago, which was held at the Kent Showground, Detling. Jason Freedman owner of Curiously Kentish, provided a delicious menu of Kent produce with Hush Heath providing wines and cider to accompany each course. The Awards promote a wide range of categories and are open to all food and drink businesses across Kent. This year there were a number of winners from across the county who were new to the list of finalists, some in their first year of business.

Winner Bakery & Confectionery Class:The Captain’s Crackers, Cracked Black Pepper & Sea Salt,The Zingiberi Bakery, Herne Bay Zingiberi Bakery comments: “We are overwhelmed, so shocked we have won this award tonight. We are really delighted that people appreciate how good it tastes and that it has received this recognition. Simply wonderful!” Winner Dairy Class: Channel Island Double Cream, Hinxden Farm Dairy, Benenden Winner Prepared Food Class: Mr McGregor’s Pie, Paramour Pie Club, Deal

in, is to also create an experience as well as a wonderful meal. It is great for Folkestone that we have won and we want to see the town thrive.There are a whole range of excellent restaurants alongside us in the town. Huge thanks to Sladden Farm, which is where we get our beef from and we are so proud to have won and we will continue to use more and more Kent produce on our menu.” Kent Fishmonger of the Year, sponsored by The University of Kent Winner: Hudson’s Fish, Herne Bay

“People love our amazing pastry, which is made from scratch with pure butter and the incredible Kentish ingredients which fill them, all sourced locally. For such a new company, we are less than 12 months old, to win is amazing. We look forward to welcoming people to taste our pies in our new shop in Deal which opens in April.”

Kent Young Food and Farming Entrepreneur of the Year, sponsored by Kent Farmers’ Market and Rusbridge Family Bakery

Winner Specialist Drinks Class: 60² gin, Anno Distillers Limited,Tonbridge

Kent Cider or Perry of the Year, sponsored by Wilkins Kennedy FKC

Kent Wine of the Year, sponsored by Eurostar

Winner: Kentish Pip Craftsman – Kentish Pip, Bekesbourne

Winner: Bacchus – Chapel Down Vineyard, Tenterden

Kent Farmers’ Market of the Year, sponsored by Hadlow College

Cherries – John Myatt & Co, nr Rochester

Kent Local Food Retailer of the Year, sponsored by Opies

Winner: Rochester Farmers’ Market

Strawberries – John Myatt & Co, nr Rochester

Winner: Peter’s Produce, Herne Bay

Kent Butcher Shop of the Year, sponsored by Stephen’s

Raspberries – John Myatt & Co, nr Rochester

Kent Restaurant of the Year, sponsored by Thomson Snell & Passmore

Winner: C.A.Worgans Butchers,The Goods Shed, Canterbury

Winner: Googies, Folkestone

Kent Beer of the Year, sponsored by Rix & Kay Solicitors

The winners are: Garden of England Champions – Top Fruit, sponsored by BTF Partnership Pears – Concorde by David Stevens, Lower Halstow Apples – Cameo by Newmafruit, Chartham Garden of England Champions – Soft Fruit, sponsored by East Malling Research

Kent Food Product, sponsored by Shepherd Neame Winner Ambient Class: Extra Virgin Rapeseed Oil blended with lemon, AMC Foods Limited, Ramsgate 72

“We have been open for seven years and we have been working hard to become the best. This hard work which the whole team has put

Winner: Alexandra Auger, Founder and Managing Director at The Juice Executive, Nr Maidstone

Winner: Romney Amber Ale – Romney Marsh Brewery, New Romney

[feature ] “We have been in business for less than one year and this is a huge endorsement of what we have been trying to do. We have huge local support and we are just really excited.” Best Kent Food Product of the Year, sponsored by HSBC Winner:The Captain’s Crackers, Cracked Black Pepper & Sea Salt – The Zingiberi Bakery, Herne Bay

Kent Juice Producer of the Year, sponsored by AC Goatham & Son Winner: Chegworth Valley Juices, Harrietsham Kent Dining Pub of the Year, sponsored by Page & Wells Winner: The George Inn, Molash Kent Food Producer of the Year, sponsored by Shopper Anonymous Kent

Kent Countryside Award, sponsored by Kent Downs and High Weald AONBs

Winner: AMC Foods Limited, Manston

Large - Hush Heath, Staplehurst Small - Hollin Root Farm, Cranbrook

Winner: Matthew Kearsey-Lawson – in recognition of his commitment to Kent food and drink.

Produced in Kent Award 2016

Stephanie Durling of Produced in Kent, commented: “We would like to congratulate the winners and all the entrants.This year’s awards have attracted thousands of voters from across the county and beyond and it is fair to say that the results were extremely close.” “The people of Kent have chosen the flavours, products, produce and venues they have enjoyed the most over the last 12 months. The awards not only highlight the finest produce which the county has to offer but, for the winners, the awards are the ultimate stamp of approval from their customers and confirmation of their food and drink excellence. We would like to thank everyone who nominated and took the time to vote. It’s fantastic to see just how much people appreciate Kent produce.”

AMC Foods Limited

C.A Worgans Butchers, The Goods Shed Chapel Down Vineyard

Chegworth Valley Juices

David Stephens

Googies

Hinxden Farm Dairy

Hudson's Fish

John Myatt & Co, Kim Myatt

Kentish Pip

Matthew Kearsey-Lawson

Paramour Pie Club

Peter's Produce

Rochester Farmers' Market

Romney Marsh Brewery

The George Inn

The Zingiberi Bakery

Willesborough Windmill Bread

www.tasteofkentawards.co.uk

60˝ gin

Alexandra Auger

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YOGI, BARE ‘You may well cry in class; lots of people do,’ says Wendy, who will be my yoga teacher for the next 6 days here on the Mexican Riviera.

‘No I bloody well won’t’ I think, ‘I’m English’ - while Wendy is the dictionary definition of a Californian goddess, all flowing golden locks, sunkissed skin and positive energy. Within two days it has happened - my travel companion on this residential yoga holiday confesses to exercising her tear ducts as well as her abs: ‘I cried in class today’, she whispers conspiratorially to me over breakfast after the morning session, and I’m not sure what to say. Shortly before our journey to the Yucatan Peninsula for the ultimate girls getaway together,

she had lost her beloved grandad, making the catharsis of an introspective yoga class understandable; I will have less trouble remaining stoic this week, I reason. Also its her first retreat, while its been a year since I first found myself converted to the concept of travelling to battle the bulge rather than simply indulge - which is what most travellers to the Mayan Riviera come here do. At the time of booking my yoga retreat with The Travel Yogi, choosing their package to the most well-known part of the Yucatan Peninsula, I’d actually begun to physically ache for some ‘me time’ in the way your left foot aches for a massage while your right foot is being rubbed. I already know as I compare options that on a good yoga retreat I’ll get not just physical exercise,

healthy eating and holiday-style excursions, but also some mindful introspection and the opportunity to meet new people as well as spend quality time with a friend. And it’s all organised by someone else, so all I have to do is turn up. Bliss. I find myself drawn to this particular retreat as strongly as I’m pulled off the sofa and towards the kettle whenever the adverts come on TV; so very strongly indeed. It’s got everything I want from a trip including proximity to some of that all important indulgence, meaning we can bookend our

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In no time I consider asking my new friend Camille to change her real surname by deed poll to curried chicken, it has such a good ring to it.

and out of pretzel shapes we didn’t know we could make a week ago, anymore than we knew what our food name was.

In even less time we have all found our groove in the twice daily classes which I’m surprised to find are almost hard to fit in around all the excursions and time spent exploring the local town and hanging out in the communal kitchen comparing stories like university freshmen.

Then we’re asked to lie back and do a visualisation exercise. It’s something which should be easy to call to mind: yourself looking in a mirror. In your mind’s eye you are told to talk to your reflection, you’re given messages to pass on to yourself about how worthy, how special and how loved you are.

Finally the day comes when we regress once more to school kid behaviour, and ask teacher if we can have class outside - which here in Mexico means on the beach.

virtuous vinyasas with some more traditional Mexican fun of taco eating and swimming with turtles - yoga is all about balance is it not? The first supper after arrival, when you get to meet the fellow yogis with whom you’ll be sharing yoga mats and hopefully margaritas, turns out to be a shy affair. Despite being on ‘retreat’ which sounds like something a specific cross-section of society might do, it turns out we are from all walks of life, and are just normal people who are willing to give this a go and have different reasons for doing so. Meaning most of us aren’t over-sharers — so we actually play a name game to break the ice. Like nursery school kids, we each choose a food that alliterates with our name to help the others remember who is who.

A seaside yoga class sounds like a great idea, until you try it for real. There’s still some wind lingering after a tropical storm which has brought changeable weather for the last few days, and the sand coats our mats, is whipped into our hair, finds its way in wet clumps under our fingernails and crunches beneath our toes as we splay them in this pose or that. But gradually, moving in unison like a single unit, our limbs begin to follow the orders of Wendy’s gentle calls to action as they carry on the wind to our now-trained ears. We try new ambitious and eye-popping poses, like headstands, on the fresh sand, shrugging off our fears and self-consciousness in front of passing walkers and beach volleyball players. A dog runs into the multi-coloured human circle we’ve created, sniffing at us enthusiastically and the group erupts with laughter; we try trust exercises, pushing and pulling one another into

I feel uneasy and my face feels suddenly wet and I remain in the child’s pose just that little bit longer than everyone else as the exercise ends. But when I pull myself onto my feet I’m relaxed and manage to take a group photo before we lose the last lingering light of dusk. Perhaps some sand got in my eye, maybe the wind irritated my retinas, being British I feel sure this is what happened. We are given custom blended aromatherapy oils as parting gifts just before we bid farewell to our new friends - and as scent is the closest scent to memory this feels an insightful gift. I still use my spray bottle as an ongoing opportunity to evoke that ‘me time’, that vulnerability, and just for a moment while waiting for the kettle to boil I can retreat back to being a relaxed kid again. For more information on yoga retreats worldwide visit www.thetravelyogi.com

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ROMAN

SHOPPING HOLIDAY Italy is of course famous for food, but its cities are also celebrated for iconic fashion, classic style and luxurious shopping.

Jaillan Yehia meets the best artisans in the Eternal City - and visits the boutiques which feature on the latest official list of the best shops in Rome. If I asked you to play a word association game with European countries, 'Swiss' would be followed by 'precision'. 'German' by 'engineering' so what about Italian? It's synonymous with style, surely. And there are some lovely stories behind the newly released official list of the top 28 artisan boutiques offering the most stylish items in the city of Rome. In 2003 Patrizia Fabri took over the oldest millinery business in Rome - and probably the whole of Italy from the longstanding family owners having been one of their best customers. Antica Manifattura Cappelli was destined to become a museum but Patrizia tracked down the milliner and reopened the business which continues to operate as an atmospheric shop. On my visit I was like a kid in a sweet shop - well who wouldn't want to try on every hat in sight? 76

But the sweetest surprise came with the prices, as I was shocked to discover the affordability of these beautiful hand crafted hats.

tradition here - each shop has a well established history, some dating back multiple generations and over 100 years.

Affordability isn't what is primarily on offer at all 28 of the locations listed in the official ERE guide to the best shops in Rome (it stands for Eccellenze Romane Export) - some of the craftsmen on the hand-selected list are uniquely skilled in work so specialised that if you have to ask, you probably can't afford it.

Like the totally charming (and utterly Italian) shirtmaker DAN, whose shop walls are adorned with pictures of famous faces (like Russell Crow) wearing their lovingly made shirts.

Like sculptor Dante Mortet who is favoured by the Hollywood A-list for his unique work making bronze casts of their hands - and of footballers feet, and has worked with everyone from John Terry to Robert de Niro. Others, particularly the many talented jewellers featured, hand make everything from entry level items to bespoke precious pieces and have something for every taste and budget. In fact part of the criteria for selection into the scheme is location; this list prioritises businesses close to Rome's most important tourist attractions. But thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an emphasis on high quality and

No more than 10 shirts are hand crafted here per day - and of the several staff one has been an employee for 40 years, another for 15 years. And when you meet the family at DAN you can understand why. Plus it's clear that the starting price of â&#x201A;Ź190 buys you more than just a bespoke wardrobe item; you also get their undivided attention and exceptional customer service.

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In fact each of these businesses underlines the contrast between the beauty of a hand crafted product and the mass market factory-produced products that we've all come to accept as part of our daily lives. Though perhaps not everyone can stretch to a pair of â&#x201A;Ź2000 shoes for the daily commute like those at Bocache & Salvucci. These 100% hand crafted men's shoes are favoured by the Saudi Royal family - each pair takes between 20 days to 30 days and 14 solid

hours of man work to make - there are only around 6 places who still make shoes to this level and the craft takes 2 years of training to perfect. But any footwear lovers passing the area are welcome to pop inside and feast their eyes on the colourful store itself. It's much the same story of intense study and insane attention to detail at all of the shops who have won a place on this ultimate Rome shopping guide.

'Sometimes we are accustomed to seeing these things which are part and parcel of our heritage and we take them for granted' one of the artisans comments and I realise that just as Brits take a sense of humour for granted in life, Italians just expect good craftsmanship and beauty at every turn and simply can't be fobbed off with less. For a full list of the shops and artisans see the Eccellenze Romane Export website:

www.progettoere.it

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SPRING

Style FROM WHITEFRIARS, CANTERBURY

CAMILLA MAXI DRESS, £99. AVAILABLE FROM MONSOON IN CANTERBURY.

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M&S COLLECTION DRESS, £59; M&S COLLECTION TOP, £6. AVAILABLE FROM M&S IN CANTERBURY.

LIMITED EDITION DRESS, £45; AUTOGRAPH BAG, £99; BROOCH, £19.50. AVAILABLE FROM M&S IN CANTERBURY.

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DROPLET TOP IN ART SUPPLIES DRIFTWOOD, £35; WATERCOLOUR CROPS IN RAW INDIGO, £49.95; STIPPLER TOP IN CITRINE, £25; PALETTE SKIRT IN BRUSHMARKS MULTI, £59.95. AVAILABLE FROM THE NEWLY OPENED SEASALT IN THE MARLOWE ARCADE, CANTERBURY.

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TILLY STRIPE DRESS, £99. AVAILABLE FROM MONSOON INN CANTERBURY.

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JACKET, £65; METALLIC STRIPE SHIRT, £36; TROUSERS, £38; SHOES, £28; CLUTCH, £22. AVAILABLE FROM NEXT IN CANTERBURY.

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STRIPED SHIRT, £32; JEANS, £26; BELT, £12; SHOES, £28. AVAILABLE FROM NEXT IN CANTERBURY.

JACKET, £65; COLOUR BLOCK SWEATER, £18; JEANS, £26. AVAILABLE FROM NEXT IN CANTERBURY.

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SEAFOLLY JACKET IN SHORE, £89.95. AVAILABLE FROM THE NEWLY OPENED SEASALT IN THE MARLOWE ARCADE, CANTERBURY.

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PER UNA DRESS, £59. AVAILABLE FROM M&S IN CANTERBURY.

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BACK TO

BLACK

BY DEBORAH TURNER, YOU IMAGE CONSULTANCY

Kent based Image Consultant Deborah Turner trained at London’s leading image consultancy, Aston & Hayes and has a decade of experience and success in the industry and is a member of The Federation of Image Consultants. Spring 2016 Fashion sees the onset of some vivid brights and some softer shades including buttercup and Peach Echo. Retailers are dressing their shop windows with colourful displays in an attempt to convince us the weather is improving and we can ditch the winter wardrobe. However, it seems despite the beautiful range of colours we are tempted with each season, we all still seem to revert to the apparent safety of black. What makes us think that black really is the best option? First and foremost, is the belief that black is slimming and of course it can be.Whilst there is no denying black can be slimming if in the right shape and the right fabric for you. However any dark colour is equally slimming, it really doesn’t have to be just black. Dark colours absorb the light and so like black, do not draw attention to problem areas.Wearing black close up to your face can make you look fuller in the face if it is too harsh for your natural complexion.This is due the shadow that black can give you under the chin, giving the appearance of a double chin, if it overpowers your complexion.

so you look less radiant. It can make your complexion look uneven, which is ageing on your skin. It can cast shadows which will not be flattering. It can make your skin tone look dull and tired.We tend to not take too much notice what effect a colour has on our face when trying clothes on before buying and so you may not have noticed previously the effect wearing black can have on your complexion.Wearing the best colours to suit your skin tone can make your skin look fresh, radiant and younger. Everything comes in black! Frustratingly this is indeed true.There is more choice of black items but that is because there is more demand for black. If we bought less black and purchased more colours, more coloured garments would be produced and less black, it is that never ending circle. However, there is still plenty of colour available, but it may take a little more effort to find, but when you do… wow! How amazing does it look? How many compliments do you get? For a little more effort, you get huge returns.

Everyone looks good in black, don’t they?

It is easy to wear black

Black can in fact be extremely ageing. It can drain the colour from your face

If your wardrobe is predominantly

black of course it is easy. Is ‘easy’ always good though? It is predictable and can be regarded as safe. Making a great first impression involves thought and preparation. Go for the wow factor, not easy.You never know who you may meet! If black does currently monopolise your wardrobe add a pop of colour with some accessories. Even if black suits your skin tone, wearing colour can be so much more empowering. Colour makes you look and feel good. It can reflect your mood and personality.Wearing colour will get you noticed, make you memorable and you will certainly receive more compliments. In a sea of black you will stand out in a room if you opt for a colour that makes you look the best version of you. Be confident with colour, be yourself, be the best you!

www.youimageconsultancy.co.uk Call on: 07525 763 944

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For further information or queries, please call us on:

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home facial HOW TO CHOOSE A

ROUTINE TO SUIT YOUR LIFESTYLE & FINANCES The most important thing about a beauty treatment is that it not only makes you look good but that it makes you feel good too. In conjunction with the occasional visit to the salon, where you can take advantage of their specialist advice and facial treatments using serums and specialised masks, this can be achieved at home. These days we live our lives in the fast lane and our skin can reflect this life style and like everything can always benefit from a helping hand. Nearly everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concern eventually, is ageing.The first step towards slowing the ageing process down is to keep your skin rehydrated, exfoliated and balanced because without the skin being in good condition in the first place no anti-ageing creams are going to work their best. Taking a little time to research your skin concerns and working within your lifestyle and your finances you will be able to establish a realistic and very beneficial facial routine at home. How often do you find yourself doing your weekly food shop in a hurry and just grabbing the nicest looking bottle of facial products on the shelf without considering whether or not it is right for your skin type and condition? They are usually cheaper than the Brand products in the local salon but do they work? Do they suit your skin? Do you like them and in honesty how many of these part used bottles are in your bathroom cabinet as you discover that they are not really for you?

Pop into your local beauty salon for advice and help in choosing a product to suit your skin. They have sample products for you to take home and try so that when you do come to make your purchase you can be confident that you a buying exactly what feels right for you and will give you the benefits that you are seeking. The other bonus, of course, is that you will not end up with a bathroom cabinet full of half used bottles of inappropriate products! Like everything in life, you get what you pay for and most salon products work out the same as supermarket brands if used correctly. Again, advice on how to maximise the use of the product can be given from the skin specialists within the salon.

Preparation is everything Cleanse and tone: find a good face wash/cleanser/toner. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no use purchasing a separate cleanser and toner when realistically you don't have the time to use both. There is an extensive range of products these days that you can use to get a good cleanse and tone in one application like Clarins Water Comfort cleanser or Elemis Pro Radiance Cleanser.

Exfoliate: if you are not exfoliating your skin on a regular basis, your skin cannot absorb your moisturiser properly and so will not give you the full benefit it has to offer. This is due to your pores being clogged by dead skin cells. Clogged pores can make your skin look dry and dehydrated. Be aware that if your skin is oily, exfoliating too often will cause more oil production. In this case the Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel is recommended as it is an exfoliator that will make your complexion appear smoother and brighter by dissolving dead skin cells without rubbing so it is particularly well suited to mature, delicate or oily skin. So in conclusion a visit to a beauty salon can make you feel good by giving you good advice on how to care for your skin and giving you the correct treatments and products to ensure that you look and feel your best.

BY JANINE KNELL, PURE INDULGENCE BY THE SEA, WHITSTABLE 01227 772176

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FELLA'S GUIDE TO

MAINTAINING STUBBLE BY BOBBY GORDON OF FELLA, CANTERBURY

Gone are the days when clean shaven was the only way to look well groomed. Stubble is no longer seen as scruffy and plenty of stylish guys are now sporting some kind of face fur. Ask yourself if stubble is for you, and whether you are prepared to maintain the look. It also helps if you can grow some! To get the best results you should follow Fella's 4 step guide. 1.EXFOLIATE

3.SHAPING

Wash your face with a high quality face wash or scrub to remove dead skin cells. Exfoliating and washing your face prior to shaving will also help prevent rashes and irritations of any sort.

Using an electric trimmer will enable you to create a clean line at the edge of the stubble. Try not to sculpt your beard with too much precision though and remember, ‘chinstraps aren't cool!’ Fella recommends Wahl’s Lithium Ion Grooming Station.

Fella recommends Bulldog original face scrub.

4 MAINTAINING LENGTH

2. SHAVING GEL

Apply to areas that you’ll be shaving this tends to be cheeks & lower neck. We would recommend gel as foams, although often cheap and convenient tend to dry the skin more and are not so great if you already have dry or sensitive skin. Gels usually offer more lubrication, and transparent ones are useful if you have facial hair and need to see where you’re going with the razor. Fella recommends American Crew shave gel.

Find a length your happy with & using a trimmer with different length guards you will be able to keep your stubble in check so it always appears well groomed & never to scruffy. Fella recommends Wahl’s Lithium Ion (Rechargeable) Stubble Trimmer, which comes with 2 x variable attachment combs (a stubble comb and beard comb).

Fella is the destination for sharp haircuts. Founded in 2009 by Bobby Gordon, a 15 year veteran of some of Soho’s hottest hair joints. Fella is located in the heart of Canterbury, and brings a unique boutique feel to the barber shop experience like no other in the area. With no appointment necessary & late night openings you can kick back & listen to some cool beats whilst one of the expert stylists take care of you. Fella has a highly trained & skilled team who pride themselves on grooming for the modern man 90

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ICE

CLININC BY JAILLAN YEHIA

BECKENHAM

On arrival at the Ice Clinic on Beckenham’s historic and charming high street I’m offered a cup of tea which precedes to come not in the mug or plastic cup you might expect but in beautiful bone china pink and gold teacup that reﬂects the super girlie environment in to which I’ve just stepped.

I'm here for another girlie treat - an Exilis facial treatment which I'm told will make my skin look and feel lifted, fresher and more youthful, while making me feel relaxed, so I’m looking forward to seeing the results.

I could certainly do with some pampering - after a month of constant travel I'm looking rather tired, and in fact I'm perpetually in search of something that will magically wipe away the spent hours on planes, soften the dark circles left behind by jetlag, and replace the disturbed sleep that comes with time differences. As soon as I meet Julie, the salon’s knowledgeable owner I feel I'm in very capable hands and I'm relieved that she has a matter-of-fact attitude to the many different skincare options - from machines to creams - which she offers. Hard sells and a one-size-suits-all approach are both no-no's in Julie's salon,

now in its 5th year - and she prides herself on giving every client a totally bespoke solution. 'Sometimes people ask my clients what they are having done that day and they'll admit they don't know,’ she tells me, explaining that’s because some of her customers are so loyal that they simply trust her to do whatever needs to be done to their face at any given time to answer a changing range of concerns from dryness to ageing rosacea to excess hair. Julie also admits to spending her spare time researching the latest developments in aesthetics and confesses she's a geek for her subject - 'you've got to have passion for what you do'. This passion comes through as she tells me the results I can expect from today’s Exilis treatment - and in her typically honest way covers the limitations too, which are that one treatment won’t last long: a course of 4 of these facials using radio frequency waves means the increase in collagen will become long term.

At the end of an hour of quality time with the Exilis machine - and with Julie - I can definitely see my face looks glowing and fresh and my skin looks plumped - I can see why this is popular with ladies who have a special occasion to attend and don’t want to try anything invasive. Julie explains that in central London the prices for this advanced facial can be up to double what she charges here in Kent, and that she likes to give clients value by using the machine for the duration of the appointment rather than padding the time out applying masks or lotions which won’t give the kind of results an additional 20 minutes of radio frequencies will in terms of burning fat and tightening the skin; and now I’ve seen what it can do I want to spend every minute I can with it too.

A heated roller is passed over my face in circular motions to stimulate this process - I feel a warm and soothing sensation not unlike a hot stone massage. At a couple of moments the heat gets a little intense for a second but quickly passes and even though this is a results-driven treatment it feels quite pampering too. 91

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WHY YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

ENDOMETRIOSIS BY KAYE SEDGWICK-JONES

I’m Kaye, I live in Rainham, and I’m a freelance illustrator and graphic designer. I’m passionate about raising awareness of endometriosis and women’s health.

I was diagnosed with endometriosis 9 years ago, after a 15 year struggle suffering in silence and being told that everything was ‘normal’. But what is endometriosis? It’s a condition where tissue that behaves like the lining of the womb is found outside the womb.The NHS describes it as a long term chronic condition, and typically symptoms will include: •

Painful periods or heavy periods

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Pain in the lower abdomen, pelvis or lower back

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Pain during and after sex

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Bleeding between periods

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Difficulty getting pregnant.

It affects an estimated 2 million women, and when you think that diabetes affects

26 million people, it’s staggering that just 20% of the population know what endometriosis is.That’s because no-one talks about it. Even more shocking is that it takes an average of 11 years – I know, 11 years! to get a diagnosis from the onset of symptoms...and that’s typically 8 years from the first GP visit.Women see an average of 5 doctors before getting a correct diagnosis, and for two thirds (68%) they’ve already been diagnosed with another condition first, including IBS and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. Four percent were diagnosed with depression.

My own story is awful, the years of debilitating pain, emotional stress and the experiences I have lost out on because I wasn’t listened to, and therefore didn’t get the help that I needed. But I now realise that my experiences are not uncommon and that there are millions more women out there suffering. Some in silence, although awareness of endometriosis is slowly increasing so I’m hoping more are being encouraged to speak out. I’ve been working with Endometriosis UK (www.endometriosis-uk.org) to help them with their campaigns, and using my skills as an illustrator and graphic designer I have worked on several designs to help get people talking about endometriosis. I’ve also written an e-book ‘Living with Endometriosis’ which is available to download from my website www. ohhhkaye.co.uk which I have put

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illustration and graphic design business, designing and creating materials for a variety of businesses large and small in a large range of fields. You can see some examples of my work on www.ohhhkaye.co.uk. I have recently got married to my wonderful husband Ben, and we are looking at a bright and happy future together. So it can, and will be ok, you can live a healthy and successful life living with endometriosis. The piece of advice that I have to give to anyone that has read this article and thinks that it sounds like something they might be suffering from?

together with fellow endometriosis sufferers as well as several health and wellness practitioners. In it, there is really useful advice about how to live with endometriosis, in terms of mental health wellbeing, the best exercises to do to help with the pain and what’s best to eat drink and keep yourself in the best shape possible.

I’ve written it to help others have as normal a life as possible, to lessen their pains and other symptoms. I’ve benefitted enormously from the advice, so I want to support others in their journey too. When it comes to my life with endometriosis, I have learnt to be strong and not let it define me. I own my own

Please go and see someone, and don’t be put off if you aren’t happy with the advice or treatment they recommend if it isn’t working. If you think that what you are experiencing isn’t normal, chances are, you are probably right.

If I can help just one other person get diagnosed, then it has all been worth it.

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AN EXCEPTIONAL SCHOOL St Edmund's School Canterbury is a distinctive and historic boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 3 – 18 that provides a lively, challenging education in a nurturing environment and is proud to be the Choir School for Canterbury Cathedral. Academic standards are set high and the school is renowned for its excellence in Music, Drama and Art as well as its sporting success in cricket, tennis, hockey and football. For younger pupils, St Edmund’s has a prestigious reputation for the very highest standard of Nursery and Pre-Prep education.

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The Head, Louise Moelwyn-Hughes, believes that conformity and character play a part in making St Edmund’s an exceptional school. She explains “Ordinarily regarded as conflicting ideas, it is a strength of St Edmund’s School that we are able to exhibit and celebrate each of these qualities in all that we are and in all that we do. At the heart of this is a tradition of academic excellence, a respect for the individual, a belief in meritocracy, and a commitment to ensuring that our pupils value and nurture those all-important interpersonal skills and qualities.”

This independent school is located on a beautiful site overlooking the vibrant city of Canterbury and benefits from excellent transport links to London and also operates a minibus service for pupils living outside of Canterbury. St Edmund’s welcomes enquiries from parents and encourages families to visit the school. Contact: 01227 475601 www.stedmunds.org.uk

Wednesday 11 May Whole School Open Morning

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ST LAWRENCE COLLEGE

SCHOOL GOES FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH St Lawrence College is thriving, by any measure. For a start it has been a record breaking year, because the School is now bigger than it has ever been in its history. After growth of around 1/3 over the last few years, pupil numbers now stand at 415 in the Senior School, plus a further 200 in the Junior School, which is also seeing growing popularity. In the Senior School we are at the limit of capacity and the management of waiting lists has now become a feature of the Registrar’s job! We are continuing to push academic standards ever higher, with the current Upper Sixth, for example, holding very

good offers of places at elite universities, including Oxbridge. Co-curricular life is thriving, with a senior choir now numbering seventy, House and School plays that grow in ambition and quality every year, and sporting achievements that are the envy of other schools; we won virtually every cricket and netball match last year, and we are regularly winning Kent competitions in hockey. Investment continues, with the water-based astro turf hockey pitch now complete. The total cost of around £1.5M includes a range of improvements to the school playing fields. We plan to start work on a new

Science School on the main campus site later this year which will also house new Art and Design Technology departments and include a gallery.

At the heart of all our focus, though, remains the happiness and success of every individual pupil at St Lawrence. I think the final word, therefore, goes to a new Year 7 pupil in the School who sent me a Christmas card which contained the best measure of our success: “I’m glad I came to this school. Thank you.”

Antony Spencer, Principal, St Lawrence College www.slcuk.com

Co-educational, day & boarding school for 3-18 years in South East England

Strong academic results at 11+, GCSE and A Level Small class sizes offering close individual attention Vast range of sports and extra curricular activities Outstanding modern and traditional facilities

Limited availability for September 2016 entry Call for further information and to book a visit

T: 01843 572931 E: admissions@slcuk.com College Road, Ramsgate, Kent CT11 7AE

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March & April

occurring Friday 25th March – Thursday 10th April

live Puppet Shows and Farmyard Party Dances, Kids will also love the Giant Jumping Pillows, The Magic Factory, Children’s Driving School and Pirate Cove.

Easter Eggs Trails @ South Foreland Lighthouse, Dover

Entry: Free,

There’s buried history in them there cliffs and you can help reveal it! The Easter bunny’s treasure trail means digging out clues, hidden artefacts and learning about the lighthouse and its grounds – while working towards getting a chocolate treat at the end. 11am – 3pm Good Friday – Easter Sunday 11am – 4.30pm thereafter Normal parking charges at the White Cliffs apply, plus the egg hunt costs £3.

Saturday 26th – Monday 28th March Broadstairs Spring Fair @ Pierremont Gardens, Broadstairs The first three day event of the year from the organisers of the ever-popular Broadstairs Food Festival, the Broadstairs Spring Fair brings over fifty stalls promoting the very best of Kent’s food and drink producers. There will be plenty of hot and cold food; ales, wines, spirits and juice to try and buy. There will also be children’s activities including an art space, face painting, and the annual Easter Bonnet competition. Come and support the best of Kent! For more info got to www.broadstairsfoodfestival.org.uk or call 01843 871102

Thursday 31st March – Friday 15th April Hopper’s Easter Eggstravaganza @ Hop Farm, nr Paddock Wood If you’re wondering what to do with the little ones this Easter, then why not visit The Hop Farm Family Park, Kent, one of the region’s best-loved children’s attractions. Activities planned include the chance to see cute spring animals including lambs, bunnies, and the fluffy chick in the Animal Farm as well as daily Easter Egg Hunts. There will also be Sing-alongs,

The Hop Farm Family Park, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, Kent TN12 6PY

Saturday 2nd April Forage & Feast @ Betteshanger Country Park, Sholden nr Deal How about something completely different? Meet at Betteshanger Country Park at 10am and take a leisurely walk around Betteshanger and the nearby coast and forests with The Wild Kitchen’s Lucia Stuart with the sole purpose of gathering edible wild food. Depending on what has been gathered, participants will cook up a veritable feast using Lucia’s delicious and well tested recipes. Workshops are suitable for adults and children but the latter must be accompanied by one adult. The walk will take 1 to 2 hours and the remaining workshop will be used to prepare, cook and enjoy the foraged food with a communal lunch to finish. Pre-booking essential. Workshop: £35 per person call 07824 569181 to pre-book Visit www.betteshangercountrypark.co.uk for more information

Monday 4th April Gyles Brandreth: Word Power @ Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone ‘No matter how eloquently a dog may bark, he cannot tell you that his parents were poor but honest.’ Only words can do that. Language is power. Words are magic. Join Edinburgh Fringe award winner Gyles Brandreth – wit and word-meister, former MP and Government Whip, Just A Minute regular, The One Show reporter, QI, Have I Got News For You, Room 101, The IT Crowd, Pointless and Countdown survivor - on an uproarious and unexpected magic carpet ride around the awesome world of words. Whether it’s global domination you’re after – or getting some nookie on a Friday night – you need the right words to get the right results. Discover them right here. From: 8pm Price: £20.50, call 01622 758611 or visit www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk for tickets

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Thursday 7th April The Comedy Club @ The Old Brewery Store, Shepherd Neame, Faversham The Old Brewery Store Comedy Club provides a platform for 7 brilliant up and coming Comedians from Kent and the SouthEast to showcase their comedic talent! Each month, resident MC, Sam Wyatt, takes to the stage with 6 up and coming Comedians from Kent and the South-East. There is also an 'Introducing...' Spot which is a chance for newer Comedians to perform infront of a live audience to see if they have what it takes to become a top comic! From: 8pm-10.30pm Tickets: £5 are available to purchase from the Brewery Shop ( Court Street, Faversham), by calling the Box Office on 01795 542285

Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra @ Margate Winter Gardens Pianist, bandleader, singer, composer, television presenter and multiplatinum recording artist Jools Holland returns to Margate as part of a series of intimate shows in iconic venues accompanied by special guests, these gigs are not to be missed. With a catalogue that reaches through decades a night with Jools Holland will bring you the greatest boogie-woogie party in town. From: 7.30pm

Saturday 16th April

Tickets: From £33 + booking fee. Call box office on 01843 292795

Puppetry of the Penis @ Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone

Saturday 7th May

Puppetry Of The Penis has now played to most of the Western World, having been hosted in over 35 countries and performed in 6 languages. 2 near naked men (they wear shoes) manipulate their nether regions using the Ancient Art of Genital Origami, providing the audience with a hilarious array of shapes and impersonations which will be projected onto a huge video screen.

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Friday 29th April

This latest incarnation comes fresh from sin city itself, Las Vegas, where the show has been thrilling audiences. This show will feature all of your favourites, including the Eiffel Tower, the Lochness Monster, the Pelican and of course, the iconic Hamburger, but will also include a host of new installations that promise to rock you into hilarious fits of laughter. From: 7.30pm

The All Star Stand Up Tour 2016 @ Theatre Royal, Margate Margate’s Theatre Royal presents four heavyweight comics in the biggest comedy tour of the year. Featuring double Sony Award winner and star of ‘Mock The Week’ Gary Delaney, top comedy trickster and star of BBC 1’s ‘The Magicians’ Pete Firman, Kiwi compere Jarred Christmas and unbeaten legend, Never Mind The Buzzcocks team captain and one of Channel 4’s ‘100 Greatest Stand-Ups in the World’ Sean Hughes. “One of the funniest men to pick up a microphone” Time Out on Jarred Christmas “Expect a cavalcade of brilliantly inventive puns from this master of the one-liner” The Guardian on Gary Delaney

Tickets from £24.40 + booking fee. Call box office on 01303 228600

“Master of satire and invention” The Standard on Sean Hughes “Funnier than most comedians and more magical than Dumbledore on a good day” Time Out on Pete Firman.

Friday 22nd April

From: 7.30pm

St George’s Day Dinner @ Eastwell Manor, Boughton Lees nr Ashford

Price: £18.50 plus booking fee available from www.eticketing.co.uk

Begin with a welcome reception drink at 7.00pm and continue with a rousing four course English table d’hôte dinner, including a traditional Beef Wellington.

Wednesday 18th May

For this special Anniversary Dinner, marking the 400th Anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, a trio of talented and wellknown ‘Gentlemen of Kent’ will grace your table with the words and music of Shakespeare’s Elizabethan times.

After coming forth in last year’s Celebrity Big Brother Bobby Davro will once again be hitting the road with his brand new show.

Ken Colley, the celebrated actor will deliver some of Shakespeare’s best loved sonnets, Mark Deller the singer, conductor and Festival Director of Stour Music will sing some of the songs from Shakespeare’s plays that have been set to music over the years, and versatile musician Richard Dray will not only accompany Mark in period style but will perform a selection of instrumental solos on the Mandola. Price: £55, includes reception drink and house wine with dinner Reservations: 01233 213020

Age 16+

Bobby Davro @ Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone

Bobby is one of the country’s greatest entertainers after gaining popularity from the ’80s with TV shows such as Bobby Davro on the Box, Bobby Davro’s TV Annual. Guaranteed to be a funny night out. From: 7.30pm Tickets: £25.65 plus booking fee available from www.atgtickets.com

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