The Sentinel

Hythe

February 2019 This newsletter is compiled and edited by David Cowell who is totally responsible for content.

If you do not wish to receive these newsletters please email UNSUBSCRIBE to him at david@thesentinel.org.uk

Happy new year.

December 2019 is the tenth anniversary of the setting up of the Sandgate Farmers' Market and do watch out for announcements during the year as to how we intend celebrating the first decade.

The first Market of 2019 is on Saturday 19th January and we will be reintroducing the free to enter, ÂŁ10 voucher draw:

We will also be recording a ten minute radio article on the Market which will hopefully be aired on the Dominic King Show on BBC Radio Kent.

Do come along to give your support and to make this

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When Alain and Jasmin closed La Salamandre we feared a favourite eatery had left the High Street for ever. We are delighted therefore that a worthy alternative called Lashings Caferant has been opened.

It is called a caferant because as well as offering continental breakfasts, teas, coffees and cakes it also does three hot lunches and the menu changes every day.

It is here that its owner, Ben Mansell, has identified a need that I've not seen before. The lunches come in three different sizes, peckish, hungry and famished with prices at the time of visiting of £6.50, £7.50 and £8.50 respectively.

Ben is a most agreeable host and is determined to make his venue a welcoming space in our town. His food is sourced locally wherever possible except for the delightful bakery and pastry products that fair from France - and so they should.

The Sentinel is working hard with others in the community to make Hythe the place to visit and to help us Ben has offered a 10% discount off a hot meal until the 15th February.

Open Mon-Sat – Fri 8.30 – 5.00 Sun 9.30 – 4.00 30 The High Street, Hythe, Kent CT21 5AT

www.lashingscafe.com

www.facebook.com/Lashingscafe

Just show this page on your phone (or print it out) and you will get 10% off a hot meal.

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See all the talented John Sinclair-Thomas' cartoons here 3

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All concerts take place at St Mary’s Church, Kenardington, Kent

Pilates + Methodist Church Hall, Hythe All abilities welcome, no pre-booking required

Thursday 12:00 to 1:00 07825109670

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Support your local Farmers' Markets

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No job too small Please call to discuss your needs If you have any photographs of the area either current or past do send them to me by email and I will feature them in future editions.

If you just have prints do drop them round to Clyme House (see back page) and I will scan.

Hythe Farmers’ Market takes place on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 10am until 1pm.

In the Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Street, Hythe, Parking is available nearby.

For more information call (01303) 266118 or 268715 7

I am delighted to inform you that three electronic editions of The Sentinel are now published. We now produce a Sandgate, Hythe and a Newington version each month.

If you would like to receive a copy of any please email me at:

david@thesentinel.org.uk and put the name of the version you require ie The Sentinel Hythe or The Sentinel Sandgate/Hythe etc in the subject line.

Over 55? this blog site might just be for you

To advertise in three The Sentinels with circa 3580 targetted readers and growing please email me at:

david@thesentinel.org.uk for a rate card.

Thank you.

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Just click here to see all the planned bird walks

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Buy original art from talented local artist Brian Oxley

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If you have any comments to make about this publication please do email me. I would be very interested in the things you like and the things you don't like and the things you'd like to see included.Thank you.

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Local produce Oil

To commission a painting by talented Sandgate residing artist Malcolm Ritchie costs less than you think and provides a valued, timeless and unique gift. Malcolm has been painting and drawing for most of his life and works in all mediums and subjects.

My subjects, he says, inspire me. You're just a click away from looking at some more of his work and arranging an informal chat about what's on your mind.

You'll find me here #MalcolmRitchie

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Call Steve on 07484263508 restorationman@live.com Call Matt on 07766355880 www.allpinefurniture.co.uk allpine@btinternet.com

rear of: 97 Dymchurch Road, Hythe, Kent CT21 6JN

Find us now at the Malthouse Fri and Sat: 9.30 - 5 pm The Malthouse, Malthouse Hill, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5BW

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The frustrating thing I find with diaries and notebooks is that I either don't have a pen or the pen I stick inside the book eventually breaks its spine but not anymore.

The Bobino slim pen solves this problem, sitting comfortably either as a page marker or in the specially provided holder.

I have pestered Clive and Helen at Artwrite for ages to stock them and now they do.

Only ÂŁ5.99 they don't take refills but they last for years.

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Paul worked at Crundens and since its closure has provided this excellent service.

The editor of The Sentinel is also responsible for sending Hythe, Newington and Sandgate related event information to the Folkestone Herald. If you have an event you wish to publicise it is needed by Tuesday at 17:00. The information should appear in the edition two weeks later although it is not gauranteed.

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Programme 2019

The Friends’ 2019 concert brochure is available here.

Tickets Prices (unless otherwise stated): Evening and afternoon concerts £12; lunchtime concerts £7.

Discounted prices for Friends of St Leonard’s Church: Evening and afternoon concerts £10; lunchtime concerts £6. Join here.

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Tickets available from Brandon’s Music Shop, 55 High Street, Hythe CT21 5AD (01303 264429) and at church door prior to each concert.

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At The Tea Garden, Hythe, they sell a huge selection of award winning quality loose leaf teas and tisanes all from local produces: Debonair Tea, Bergamia, Rosie Lea Tea and The Kent & Sussex Tea and Coffee Company (we do amazing Kentish Roast coffee too from many local suppliers)!

As well as selling a huge selection of tea from The Kent and Sussex Tea and Coffee Company, they also serve it in their cafe in the shop. The business was established in 1982 by the Smith Family on their return to Kent from India and is based in the village of Pluckley in the heart of the English County of Kent.

Whether you want to detox, relax, indulge, feel refreshed, etc. there’s a tea for everyone! So much variation and all from the same tea plant, Camellia Sinensis (apart from our heral and fruit teas which are classed as tisanes).

For those who want a more traditional tea, our The Tea Garden Hythe Tea is their bespoke blend of Assam and Kenyan and is strong and hearty.

All their Kent & Sussex Teas can be enjoyed as a Sample cup from £1.25, a pot for one from £2.10, a pot for two from £3.10; you can also buy the tea to take away and savour at home.

They sell a range of infusers so your tea can be infused and enjoyed the way it should be.

Find them at the back of ‘that little plant shop’ in the High Street Tues-Sun

local produce, teas and coffees

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If you would like to submit an article or letter please email it to me.

I will print almost anything as long as it’s not libellous, racist or unkind.

Name must be supplied but can be withheld if requested.

Please put your articles etc in plain text or Word and images should be in .jpg, .tiff or .png.

My contact details are: Address: Clyme House, Hillside Street, Hythe, Kent CT21 5DJ Mobile: 07771 796 446 email: david@thesentinel.org.uk