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Editors Letter Hello Readers, Welcome to the latest edition of The Hawkinge & Elham Valley Handbook. We’d like to thank local resident Caine Phillips for the beautiful cover photograph he has provided us with; taken at night of the Battle of Britain Memorial, he has taken a number of shots which allows the tracks of the stars to be seen. Caine is a very talented photographer; please do have a look at his work on www.facebook.com/ C.J.PhillipsPhotographyandArt This edition, we hear about an exciting exhibition by Artist John Eveleigh, along with details of a new Family Festival taking place at the Racecourse this Summer. We hear the latest on the 2014 Air Show, and about an exciting selection of days out to celebrate 3 momentous anniversaries - 100 years since the outbreak of World
War One, 75 since the outbreak of World War Two and 70 since D-Day. Kent has a wealth of connections to these significant periods in history, including the house that hid code breakers, the coast where bouncing bombs were tested; the secret tunnels from which Operation Dynamo was masterminded; and the airfields from which Spitfires and Hurricanes flew. Turn to page 40 for details of some of the events and activities taking place to celebrate this. We hope you continue to enjoy the handbook. As ever, as our local community magazine, we’re always delighted to hear of local positive news and events that we can help to spread the word about. With kindest regards,
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Contents Seasonal Recipe by Hythe Brasserie
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Exhibition by Local Artist John Eveleigh
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Folkestone Airshow Latest
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Local Clubs and Societies 30 - 31 Useful Numbers
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Days Out to celebrate Frontline Kent
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Wards Hotel Facelift for Wards Hotel brings Fusion Fine Dining to Folkestone One of Folkestone’s oldest hotels has been given a fresh lease of life by new owner/manager Connan Gupta, who has brought an exciting fusion menu to the restaurant. But that’s not all: step under Ward’s familiar green awning and you’ll be met by the first signs of a stunning refurbishment. We went along to sample the incredible menu in Wards smart new restaurant and relax afterwards in the cosy bar area (we also got an exclusive look at some of the refurbished bedrooms... but we’ll leave you to discover their decor and design for yourselves!) Over coffee and chocolates in the bar, we learned more about the man behind the vision. Connan Gupta comes from a family of hoteliers who have run hotels and B&Bs in London. After falling in love with Folkestone, Connan decided he wanted to be part of the exciting future of the redeveloped town. On 12th December 2012 he took over ownership of Wards and, since then, has been working tirelessly to refurbish the building, rooms, restaurant, bar and menu. “Wards is an incredible hotel with so much potential,” he
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told us. “It’s in an amazing position in Folkestone and is well placed to play a part in the future of this town. But I want to appeal to more than visitors, tourists and students. I’m really keen to reach out to local people in Folkestone, Hythe, Seabrook, Sandgate and surrounding areas. I’d love to introduce them to my new fusion menu, the freshly cooked lunches we serve here in the bar, and the weekend carvery.” Connan has taken influences from his family background and ideas from his travels in the hotel industry to create a really exciting dinner menu
which features clever fusions of asian dishes. It gives the Folkestone restaurant scene a whole new set of flavours. He’s kept that firm family favourite - the Sunday carvery - and has worked hard to keep the price refreshingly competitive despite the refurbishment. Connan has employed the help of a professional interior designer who has used a subtle approach to create a real boutique-hotel feel. We have a feeling we’ll be back soon to take a closer look at the rooms. For now, Wards is becoming a new favourite place for lunch, Sunday carvery, and dinner.
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Seasonal Recipe by Hythe Brasserie
Pea & Shallot Tart 6-8 servings This one is a great vegetarian option made with shortcrust pastry and delicious for everyone. For the pastry: • 8 oz (200 g) plain flour • 4 oz (100g) butter at room temperature • Pinch salt
Method:
• Approx 1 tbsp cold water
Pre heat the oven to 200 C.
Method:
Roll out the pastry and line a 9” loose bottomed flan tin.
Combine the flour and salt in a mixing bowl and rub in the flour until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs.
Bake blind for 12 minutes, and allow to cool slightly.
Add the water gradually and mix rapidly until a dough forms.
Line the bottom of the tart with the fried shallots.
Rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
Tip the peas in.
Tip: If you don’t feel like making your own pastry there are some great frozen and chilled shortcrusts ready made from the supermarket.
Whisk together the eggs, crème fraiche, salt and pepper and pour the mixture over the peas.
For the filling: • 3 shallots, finely chopped and lightly fried in a little butter
To serve:
• 2 mugs of frozen peas (fresh if you like) • 4 whole eggs • 1 x 300 ml tub of crème fraiche • Salt and Pepper
Bake for 25 minutes or until the centre is firm to the touch.
Serve hot for dinner with some hollandaise sauce and baby potatoes or cold with a salad for a light lunch. Tip: Half fat crème fraiche works well if you are observing a lower fat diet.
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John Eveleigh Exhibition John Eveleigh exhibition - A Master in our Midst, 12 April – 3 May. In 1964 distinguished Folkestone artist Prof. John Eveleigh became the first Director of the New Metropole Arts Centre where, over a period of 25 years, he presented a huge variety of artistic events. Many will remember seeing
works there by distinguished artists such as Henry Moore and Sidney Nolan, as well as Turner’s watercolours from The British Museum. To celebrate John’s achievement, his glorious paintings and drawings will be exhibited at Folkestone Town Hall from Saturday 12 April until Saturday 3 May, excluding Sundays, Good Friday and Easter Monday.
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The Red Arrows Are Coming THE famous RAF Red Arrows aerobatic team will be the star performer on the first day of Folkestone Airshow, Saturday, June 7, it has been announced by organiser Open Air Promotions Ltd. To round off an exciting day, the Folkestone-based event management company is also to stage a spectacular live concert on Folkestone seafront. Said project manager Yvonne Holder: “It’s wonderful news that Folkestone has been included in this year’s displays by the Red Arrows. The team is in great demand by air show organisers all over the country. Its appearances, of course, are subject to operational requirements. “A fantastic line-up of military and other aircraft has been assembled to thrill residents and visitors during the Airshow weekend. As well as ‘The Reds’, it includes a Lancaster and two Spitfires of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Tucano and Grob Tutor aerobatic planes and the Breitling Wingwalkers, the only formation wingwalking team in the world. “And that’s not all. Starting at 7pm, we are presenting ABBA Björn Again plus multi-instrumentalist star Chris Andre plus a grand firework finale. It’ll be an evening to remember. Ticket information is posted on www.folkestoneairshow.com”. The timetable of events in the air and programme of displays, exhibitions, entertainment and activities to be held on the Leas and in the harbour area on June 7 and 8 will be announced shortly. Shepway District Council leader Cllr David Monk said: “I am pleased that the Red Arrows are coming back to thrill us with their breathtaking aerobatic display. The district council and Folkestone Town Council have again made funds available to pay for the Red Arrows display”. P12
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The Importance Of Wills For Parents With Young Children Many people think that making a Will is something best done in our later years, when we have assets to leave and are mindful of our own mortality. The fact is that, according to a survey by Foresters Building Society, up to 77% of parents with children under the age of 5 have not made a Will and of those that have, 46% have not reviewed it for over 5 years risking that it no longer reflects the needs of a growing or changing family. So what do young parents have to be mindful of? Firstly, the custody of children can be directed within a Will to a guardian of your choosing. Without doing so it
is likely to be the court that decides who is appointed and this might not be the person you would have chosen yourself. If both parents were to die then surviving children will inherit their estate but by way of a restrictive statutory trust which will prevent guardians from being able to access this money for their welfare. Children then inherit all of the assets at the age of 18 – many parents might regard this as too young to have unrestricted use of the money. Your spouse might not inherit the full value of your estate. Every year thousands of people are caught by the intestacy rules that limit what a spouse can inherit outright. The remainder
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Even worse, if you are unmarried then there is no right to inherit your partners estate, regardless of how long you have been together or whether you have dependent children. And finally, it’s quite common that any life assurance in place has been set up without the benefits of a simple trust and therefore may not be available immediately for the spouse or children.
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New Family Fun Why Festival Not Hythe Fix & Folkestone ROLL UP, roll up for all the fun of the fair and excitement galore at Folkestone’s first Open Air Festival, to be held on August Bank Holiday weekend, August 23, 24, 25. Organised by event management company Open Air Promotions Ltd, which also organises Folkestone Airshow, the three-day festival is to be staged on Folkestone Racecourse and will feature live music and entertainment, motor-bike and model aircraft displays, hot air balloon flights as well as a giant fun fair. “There’ll be something for everyone to enjoy - and plenty of space, too”, says Open Air Promotions director Yvonne Holder. “The Racecourse is a fantastic venue which is not only able to look after big crowds comfortably and safely but also has the advantages of proximity to a mainline railway station and to the M20, A20, A261 and B2608 - and, very importantly, has no parking problems”.
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The Open Air Festival is one of several new events due to be launched this year under the Open Air Promotions brand. The company recently announced an expansion of its activities in Shepway and Thanet. For more information visit: www.openairpromotions.co.uk, tel 01303 246925 or call at the Open Air Promotions office at 67 The Old High Street, Folkestone CT20 1RN
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Payers park is being landscaped and redesigned at last!
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Contractors have moved on site to begin transforming part of Folkestone Town Centre into a new park, designed to be used by all sections of the community. The area known as Payers Park will be extensively landscaped and redesigned so as to offer an oasis of green space between the Creative Quarter, Grace Hill and Rendezvous Street. Preparatory work began in February to enable completion of the project in time for this year’s Folkestone Triennial exhibition, “Lookout”, which begins on 30 August. The new park will occupy a prime position, and will incorporate views through existing mature trees across the sloping site. Amenities will include a graded boardwalk and other walkways, seating, planted and grassed areas, and a central plateau, all designed to provide a focal point and destination for residents, visitors and shoppers, as well as improving access between areas of the town centre that are currently disconnected. The current car parking spaces will be retained, but realigned so as to present the entire area more attractively. The site has been dilapidated, unused and without any designated purpose for many decades, and is now being made available for public use through a partnership between The Roger De Haan Charitable Trust, Kent County Council and Shepway District Council, who will manage the park under an arrangement that also allows them to manage the car park spaces.
Hythe Bay Church of England Primary School, Out of School Club and Nursery
Shane Record - artist and gallery owner at 21 The Old High Street, Folkestone www.shanerecord.com
01303 267802 Cinque Ports Ave, Hythe CT21 6HS
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FAMILY FUN DAY AND SPONSORED FUN RUN 2014
As part of National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, Invisible Disabilities UK are holding a Family Fun Day and Sponsored Fun Run followed by a "bring your own" family picnic at Victoria Park, Jemmett Road, Ashford on Sunday 11th May at 1pm. Anyone can take part in the Sponsored Family Fun Run. You can dress up in fancy dress, and can walk, run, hop, skip, jump, crawl, wheel...... There will be prizes for the best fancy dress, the fastest, the most laps, the most money sponsored and most inventive mode of transport! The Fun Run will take part around Victoria Park, All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. There will be a bouncy castle and plenty of stalls to browse. To get your sponsor form and to register please go to our website
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What’s On Pilgrims Hospices Pyjama Walk 2014 The time has come once again To look out the window and ignore the rain To dust off your walking boots and shoes And put away your winter blues The Hospice Pyjama Walk is near And from you, Pilgrims would like to hear The 10k walk is calling you And it is something for charity that you can do So register online or give us a call Complete this challenge and have a ball The 28th June is the day to book And our website is the place to look “Have funsie in your onesie”
8th April 2014 - Wandering in Flanders Fields with Melanie Gibson-Barton 22nd April 2014 - Affectionately Known as Kitty; The Story of the Marlowe Memorial with Alan Stockwell 13th May 2014 - Annual General Meeting – Hythe Town Hall 7pm. Guided Town Walks Thursday from June to September 10.30am from the Town Hall. Invisible Disabilities UK Non-profit organisation supporting individuals and families with invisible disabilities. Upcoming events Mon 7th April - Chocolate Bingo at Kennington WI Hall, Ashford 3pm - 6pm (tickets £6 - in advance please - to include a chippy dinner and raffle ticket)
Fun starts at 8.30pm Walks starts at 10pm £10 adult, £5 child in advance For more information visit www.pilgrimshospices.org For family and team entries or any queries telephone the PJ Hotline 01233 504111 Folkestone Flower Arrangers Club
Sunday 11th May - Family fun day and sponsored fun run at Victoria Park, Ashford 1pm - 4pm. For more info please call 030 30 40 10 50 or visit website at www.invisibledisabilitiesuk.org
The club meets at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Sandgate Road, Folkestone on the 3rd Monday of the month, at 7.15pm (unless otherwise stated) For any further information, please contact President Mrs G Thompson on 01303 257562 or Chair Mrs L Scott on 07745 839219 Programme for 2014 14th April 2014 Easter Workshop with Lorraine Scott 19th May 2014 Ikebana with Tsuyoko Page 16th June 2014 Diamond Extravaganza with Edward Asquith 21st July 2014 Promise of Summer with Susan Phillips 18th August 2014 Show Workshop with Susan Phillips Hythe Civic Society Hythe Civic Society leads Town Walks in Summer and presents a Programme of Talks in Winter. Evening Talks take place in the Hythe Bay Church of England Primary School, Cinque Ports Avenue; starting at 7.30pm. A donation of £1 is requested from members (non-members £1.50) P28
For a friendly and professional service. Tel: (Wootton) 01303 844 393 www.thecatswhiskerscattery.org.uk
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Local Clubs & Societies Please note that due to the popularity of this page, we are asking you to renew your details, to ensure that all of the information we include within the handbook is correct for our readers, and that all clubs and societies listed continue to operate. If your local club or society is not listed below, and you would like it to be, please email details (a maximum of 50 words per club/ society please) to: content@ eastkenthandbooks.com. In order to make sure your entry is accurate, we are not accepting details by phone for the local clubs and societies section. Below is a shortened list of current clubs and societies, with the full feature returning in the next edition.
Arthritis Aware A friendly support and social group for people with arthritis which meets on 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month from 10am to 12pm in the United Reformed Church, Hythe. 01303 266673
Citizens Advice Bureau The Citizens Advice Service provides advice on your rights and responsibilities. The service is free, independent, confidential and impartial. Full details of opening times can be found on our website or at the drop-in centre at Hythe Bay Children’s Centre. Shepway CAB is a charity. www.shepwaycab.co.uk Adviceline: 0844 499 4118
Exercise through Movement and Dance Classes Monday evenings, 7.15pm – 8.15pm, at Salvation Army Hall, Hythe. £3 per night. 01303 892946
Folkestone and District Family History Society Meets on the first Thursday of the month in the United Reform Church Hall. Doors open at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start. Contact the secretary Mrs J Powell Tel: 01233 750321 or P30
email: janpowell@btinternet.com Website: www.folkfhs.org.uk As part of the 2014 Commemoration of the First World War, Folkestone and District Family History Society is compiling a record of all the Shepway Fallen who are remembered on the local War Memorials. It would be a great help to them if any of the handbook readers could let them know about any photographs or other memorabilia they would be willing to show us, or have any family memories to share. The completed records will be on display in Folkestone during the time of the 2014 Commemoration. If you are able to help, please contact: secretary@folkfhs.org.uk (Mrs J Powell) Tel: 01233 750321 or publications@folkfhs.org.uk (Mrs P Fincham) Tel: 01303 891122
Folkestone and District Local History Society Meets on the first Wednesday of the month in Holy Trinity Church Hall at 7.30pm for 8pm start. Contact the chairman Alan Taylor for details: 01303 252567
Folkestone Flower Arranging Club Meet every 3rd Monday of month at Holy Trinity Church, Sandgate Road 7.15pm - 7.30pm. £4.50 per meeting for visitors - £22 annual subscription. Demonstrations, workshops and teaching workshops. Please telephone 01303 210893 for further information.
Folkestone Big Band Appreciation Society Meet every 3rd Wednesday of the Month from 2 to 4 pm. A warm welcome awaits like-minded enthusiasts. Contact Tony Pettitt (Sec.) on 07798 773590 for further information.
Folkestone Decorative and Fine Arts Society (FDFAS) Third Thursday of the month, 2pm for 2.15pm, at The Tower Theatre (home of FHODS), Shorncliffe. Guests/prospective members welcome, £5. www.nadfaskentarea.org.uk folkestone@ nadfaskentarea.org.uk
Folkestone, Hythe and Dover Wildlife Group www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk 01304 853503 (Pauline Bateson)
Folkestone & Hythe Operatic and Dramatic Society (FHODS) The Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone. For show information, please visit the website or call the box office. www.towertheatrefolkestone. co.uk 01303 223925 (Box Office) To hire theatre and function area for parties etc: 07711 710952 (Peter)
Friends of Oaklands Health Centre Coffee Morning First Monday of the month, 10am – 11.30am, in the Randall Davis Room (1st Floor), Oaklands Health Centre. Come and join us for a friendly chat.
Hythe and District Gardeners Association First Tuesday of each month, 7.30pm, at St Johns Ambulance Hall, Albert Lane, which runs at the side of The Hope Inn off Stade Street. £5 subscription per year. 01303 262171 / 01303 260827 / 01303 265927
Hythe and Romney Marsh Lions Club Second Monday of the month at Red Lion Pub, Hythe. Fundraising for local charities. 01303 267392 (Margaret)
Hythe and Saltwood Sailing Club Marine Parade, Hythe. www.hssc.net 01303 265178
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Hythe Bay Children’s Centre (within the grounds of Hythe Bay School but open to all) Cinque Ports Avenue, Hythe CT21 6HS 01303 267802 We run a wide range of groups, courses and other services within the centre; including Adult Education, Groups for Parents and Children, Midwife & Health Visitor Surgery and Citizen’s Advice Bureau, as well as a Community Cafe on a Friday afternoon. Everyone is made welcome. For full details, visit www.eastkenthandbooks.com or call The Children’s Centre on 01303 267802
Hythe Bowling Club Ladies Walk, Hythe. New members always welcome. Coaching available. Please contact the Membership Secretary. Tel.01303 269821
Hythe Book Club Third Thursday of every month, 7.30pm, at The Red Lion, Hythe. Hythe Farmers Market Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 10am – 12pm, in the Methodist Chuch Hall, Church Street, Hythe. 01303 266118 / 01303 268715
Hythe Flower Club Interested in Flowers? Demonstrations, Workshops, Social Events, Friendship and Fun. Hythe Flower Club meets on the first Monday of the month at 7 for 7.30pm at the United Reformed Church, East Street, Hythe (except Jan when there’s no meeting). Interested? Come along to a meeting or e-mail thekats49@ gmail.com for details. New members are very welcome. Yearly subs are £22 or £5 for visitors.
Hythe St John Ambulance Cadets Wednesday evenings, 6.30pm – 8pm, at St John Hall, Albert Lane. For aged 10 – 16 years. All new and renewing members welcome. 07813 606157 (Grahame Bredbere) 01303 269689 (St John Hall, on Wednesday evenings)
Jive/Swing Dance Classes Every Monday Southcliff Hotel, 22-26 The Leas, Folkestone 7.30-8.30pm class, 8.309.30 music, £5 inclusive Friendly dance class, large dance floor & great vintage music. Established in Folkestone since 2008, jive/swing dance teacher with 15 years experience teaching. Contact: 07540 080 224 revboogie@hotmail.co.uk
Lympne WI Second Thursday in the month, 2pm, at Lympne Village Hall. Everyone welcome. 01303 230855 (Julie)
Mature Movers – Fitness for the 50 Plus Get fit with choreographed movement to music. A well balanced programme of low impact exercises (no floor work involved). Come and have fun while improving and maintaining your mobility. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10.30am – 11.30am, at The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone. £4 01303 261876 (Vera Neaves)
Redoubt Sailing Club At Nickolls Lake, West Hythe. Racing and free sailing (non racing) all year round. Adult and Children’s training. 01303 260512 (Rob Purvis, Membership Secretary)
Saltwood Choral Society Wednesday evenings, 7.15pm – 9pm, at Saltwood Primary School, Grange Road, Saltwood.
We have a wide and varied repertoire: oratorio, anthems, the Mass, folk songs, Gilbert and Sullivan and works from modern composers. We welcome new members in all sections, and particularly tenors and basses. 01303 237992
Shepway Open Forum for Mental Health (SWOF) Gives the opportunity for people who have, or have had, mental health needs a chance to meet others, make friends and have a say in the way Mental Health Services are delivered. To find out more contact: Telephone: 01303 850856 or 07902 804733 Email: shepwayopenforum@gmail.com
Society of Retired Engineers in Kent (SREK) Meetings at The Burlington Hotel, Folkestone on second Tuesday of the month (except July and August) at 10am for coffee and talk on engineering-related topic. Guests and prospective members welcome, entrance fee £2 for first two meetings. Annual membership £25 for those eligible to join SREK. Contact 01303 260415 for further information.
South Kent Multiple Sclerosis Society Local support for all those whose lives are affected by MS. www.mssociety.org.uk/ branches/kent/south_east_kent sekentmssociety@hotmail.co.uk 08453 970543
Umbrella Club of Hythe Are you feeling lonely or just need a chat? Then why not visit the Hythe Methodist Church Hall on Mondays from 2pm – 4pm and Thursdays from 12.20pm – 4pm. Everyone welcome.
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Useful Numbers Chemists Hythe Area:
High Street
01303 266308
Martello Drive
01303 262683
Emergency Numbers
Eakins
267876
Boots
267220
Gas Emergency
Paydens, 31-33 High St, Hythe
266141
Paydens, Stade St, Hythe
261647
Kent County Council
Folkestone Area: The Central Pharmacy 104 Cheriton Road
01303 254427
Guildhall Pharmacy 110 Guidhall Street
01303 259414
McCardle Pharmacy 41 Canterbury Road
01303 251511
Lloyds Pharmacy 114 Sandgate Road
01303 254383
Paydens 38 Cheriton High Street
01303 275625
Police Station
Hawkinge Pharmacy 97 Canterbury Road Hawkinge
01303 892283
Lyminge Pharmacy 21 Station Road Lyminge
01303 862425
Alcoholics Anonymous
08457 697555
Al-Anon (for families of alcoholics)
0207 4030888
Anti-Social Behaviour Reporting
01303 660747
Childline
0800 1111
Crime Prevention Advice
01303 896336
Dentaline
01634 890300
Electricity Power Loss Health Promotion Kent Crimestoppers
0800 783 88 66 0800 776600 01304 828700 0800 555111
Mental Health Helpline
0800 1070160
National Domestic Violence
0808 2000 247
Stop Smoking Service
0800 849 4444
Chemist Late Night Opening (Hythe)
Swan, Wild Bird & Seagull Rescue
01303 242956
The chemists don’t run a rota now, they are open as follows:
The Samaritans
01303 255000
Paydens (Stade St) until 6pm
Water Leakline
0800 7311 933
Boots until 6.30pm
Hospitals
Eakins until 6.30pm Doctors Surgeries Hythe Area: Oaklands
01303 235300
Sun Lane
01303 267102
Folkestone Area: Park Farm Surgery, 1 Alder Road The New Surgery 128 Canterbury Road NHS Direct
01303 851021 01303 243516
Kent & Canterbury
01227 766877
Maidstone Hospital
0845 155 1000
William Harvey Hospital
01233 633331
NHS Direct Royal Victoria
Hythe Area: Dymchurch Road
01303 267513
East Street
01303 265566
08 45 46 47 01303 850202 (minor injury A&E)
Taxis JJ Taxis
08 45 46 47
Dentists
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Helplines
Frank (Drugs Helpline)
Hawkinge & Elham Valley Area:
0800 111999 08458 247247
01303 244442
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Calling All Menopausal Ladies It helps to understand what is going on during menopause (which is said to occur when a woman’s periods stop). In the months or years leading up to this the body is adapting. The ovaries are slowing up and reducing the level of oestrogen they are producing and at the same time the adrenal glands are getting used to having to supply a greater degree of a different type of oestrogen they manufacture after menopause. The body will be more susceptible to the effects of adrenaline and stress during this time and the liver will be working extra hard to mop up the resulting by products. Slimmer ladies may also begin to lay down a little extra fat as the adrenal oestrogen is converted and stored in fat cells too.
The following tips might be helpful to some: • Avoid synthetic hormones - eat/drink organic. • Make sure you get enough good oils, wheat germ oil, avocado, anything high in Vitamin E, oily fish.
Self help tips for ‘that time of life’... As a Medical Herbalist I see many women who are suffering symptoms associated with menopause. As well as the obvious problems such as hot flushes and night sweats, ladies sometimes report a brain fog, sleep and mood disturbances, palpitations, a reduced increase in sex, joint pain and annoying changes to their menstrual cycle. I usually see patients when the symptoms are having an impact on their day to day life when they need the help of a combination prescription and advice on natural ways of helping. Some people though, with lesser degree of symptoms might be helped by making a few small changes themselves.
• Avoid , minimise or deal more effectively with stress. Use self help strategies to calm the adrenals like yoga, meditation, or relaxing herbal teas, get plenty of sleep and be kind to yourself. • Try to eat naturally oestrogenic foodstuffs - the traditional Japanese diet is the best, lots of fish, seaweeds, fermented soya stuff like miso, tempeh and tamari! Some ladies are helped by taking certain herbs over the counter – chaste berry, wild yam, sage, black cohosh and red clover all have a strong traditional use for help during the menopause. Do always check with a Medical Herbalist, or other health professional, especially if you are on other medication or have a pre existing condition.
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What Is Nutritional Therapy? Nutritional Therapy is not just about eating healthily, it’s about eating the right foods for your specific needs; after all we are all biochemically unique. Good nutrition is important at every stage of life to keep you fit and healthy. It provides you with the right nutrients to promote health and vitality, both on the inside and out. More specifically good nutrition can help to balance blood sugar and energy levels, support immune, digestive and endocrine (hormone) function, optimise fertility, as well as provide the right nutrients to promote healthy bones, joints and skin. Are you looking to improve your diet, but not sure how? Here are 3 tips to get you started: 1. Swap white bread, rice and pasta for wholegrain varieties – they contain more nutrients especially B vitamins and fibre helping to balance energy levels. 2. Eat oily fish 2-3 times a week (e.g. salmon, fresh tuna, sardines, mackerel, pilchards, trout) – they contain omega 3 fats to support brain, joint and heart health.
a personalised health ‘enrichment’ plan with simple, achievable and practical dietary changes, all suited to your health needs and lifestyle. No fad diets, just plain and simple healthy eating! Zoe also offers the Eat Different, Feel Different programme with Emy Eastwick, which together combines Nutritional Therapy, Advanced Hypnotherapy and Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) to change your perception towards food and your eating habits…for life! Hythe Handbook Reader Offer: New clients receive 15% discount when booking an initial and 1 follow up consultation at The Centre of Osteopathy & Complementary Health – package cost £85. Quote HH85 when booking. Take a look at the diary section of our website where you will find details of the latest events and open days we have planned including Saturday 29th March focussing on Mum’s in time for Mothering Sunday; and Saturday 28th June & Saturday 5th July to coincide with the Hythe Festival.
3. Eat your greens every day (e.g. broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale, spinach, Chinese greens) – they are full of minerals, which support body functions. Interested in finding out more about how Nutritional Therapy can support your health? A Nutritional Therapy consultation with Zoe from Enrich Nutrition can identify potential nutritional imbalances and how these may be contributing to your symptoms. Everyone’s life is different, and so we too have unique nutritional needs. Zoe offers one-to-one consultations, working with you on a personal basis to support your own health goals. You will receive Here at The Centre, we are proud to introduce you to our team of professional and fully qualified therapists who are committed and dedicated to ensuring you receive only the best in healthcare, by providing you with a fully integrated service. Our services include sports therapists, homeopaths, hot stones and reflexologists, beauticians, osteopaths, nutritionists, hypnotherapists and many more… Your local one-stop-shop.
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Do you suffer from the daily discomfort of stiff and aching joints? Have you just accepted your diagnosis of arthritis as part of simply ‘getting old’ like so many others do? Well, let me tell you something exciting, there are things that you can do to help yourself. Yes, the joint damage may well have been done but it is still possible to influence the level of inflammation in the body, and therefore the level of pain you actually experience. Wouldn’t it be great to feel that you were in control of your pain, rather than it controlling you? Many people resort to taking anti-inflammatory medication daily, but there is another way and that is looking at the food you choose to eat. Food can be divided into two distinct groups – foods that promote inflammation and foods that are anti-inflammatory. It makes sense, doesn’t it, if you are suffering from a condition that is a result of inflammation in the body then eating foods that are anti-inflammatory in nature would be a good way to go. Inflammatory foods include foods that are high in saturated fat and sugar. Anti-inflammatory foods include whole grains, fish, nuts, seeds and green leafy vegetables. As well as foods such as garlic, onion,
ginger and turmeric. Many herbs and nutritional supplements can also be used to enhance the benefits of an anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle. Here at Foreman & Jones we are well versed at working with individuals to create a personalised treatment approach to help people manage their condition, why not give us a call to see how we can help you. As a final note, it is worth mentioning that inflammation is
in fact a key part of many other chronic health conditions such as heart disease, obesity, cancer, Alzheimer’s and dementia. So, taking an anti-inflammatory approach is not just for those with joint problems, many others could benefit from heeding this advice too. For more information or to book an appointment with Jodie or Lucy, please call 01303 760001 or email us at enquiries@ foremanandjones.co.uk
Why not take a look at their website for articles on a wide range of ailments and to find out more about how they might be able to help you.
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Do you own your own business? Would you like more customers? To earn more money? Come and visit our friendly, supportive and profitable group of local business people, so we can start to pass work to you too. We meet every Friday, at The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone
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Ray Johnson Runs London Marathon 2014 Once again I shall be running the London Marathon on 13th April 2014 in aid of the Kent Association for the Blind (KAB). This will be my 14th official London Marathon in a row and to date I have raised over £51,821 for KAB and also over £6,000 for Cancer Research. It would be appreciated if anyone wishes to make a donation payable to the Kent Association for the Blind – they can send this to Ray Johnson, Church House, 136 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2BN. It is also possible to donate online at:
www.justgiving.com/rayjohnson Ray comments: “My 2013 Marathon time was 5 hours,
21 minutes and (this was my slowest so far, but I am getting old and I did have flu one month prior!) It was particularly hard going from mile 20 onwards. It will be nice to run in this year’s event at the same age as I was for last year’s, as it’s so near my birthday! “My best time was 3 hours, 23 minutes in 2002 and I am already in training for this
year’s event. I know I can’t beat this time, but I am sure I can certainly raise more money for charity that encourages me tremendously. Just the other day I completed a training run of 22 miles from Folkestone to Bonnington and back. Already I am on my way having raised over £1,675 so far for this year’s race.” Thanks for your help.
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Frontline Kent 2014 sees three momentous anniversaries - 100 years since the outbreak of World War One, 75 since the outbreak of World War Two and 70 since D-Day.
where bouncing bombs were tested; the secret tunnels from which Operation Dynamo was masterminded; and the airfields from which Spitfires and Hurricanes flew.
Kent has a wealth of connections to these significant periods in history, including the house that hid code breakers, the coast
A major programme of events and activities will be taking place across the county in 2014, of which a selection are shown below.
2014 EVENTS: APRIL 2014 - JUNE 2016 Quex Park Revististed - First World War at Powell Cotton Museum, Birchington
26 - 27 APRIL 2014 1940’s Wartime Weekend at Dover Transport Museum
In the late summer of 1914 many Belgian civilians began to flee from the fighting, soon to be followed by wounded men of the Belgian Army. This event tells the story of this time and the subsequent years of the War through activities designed to help visitors engage with and learn about this important moment in history and its associated material heritage.
The ‘1940s Wartime Weekend’ at Dover Transport Museum will commemorate the vital role that Dover played as both a Port and vital hub of national defence during WW2, in addition to highlighting the contribution of those on the Home Front, and our Allies, throughout those war years. The event will be visited and inspected by ‘HM Queen Elizabeth’ along with ‘Princess Elizabeth’, her ladies in waiting and her detective’. This is a locally based lady historian who accurately portrays the then Queen (the late Queen Mother) as she was often seen during those war years, visiting the bombed towns and factories of Great Britain.
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www.dovertransportmuseum.org.uk 24 - 26 MAY 2014 WWII Weekend at Dover Castle
17 - 18 MAY 2014 1940’s Weekend at Kent and East Sussex Railway Experience the forties lifestyle as the Railway turns back the clock to wartime Britain. Enjoy flying displays by iconic wartime planes – the Hurricane and Spitfire; singing by polished professionals, delivering the sound of the forties with sophistication and a splash of fun. Vehicles and authentic costumes from the period will be on view.
Witness an explosive battle and soak up the atmosphere as the castle returns to the 1940’s. Walk through military encampments and get up close to a full size replica Spitfire. Step inside Mr Smith’s bombed out shop and discover the austerity of the war years from the Ministry of Food. Experience the German field hospital. Get tips on the latest period fashion. It’s going to be a day to remember. www.english-heritage.org.uk/dovercastle
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