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Editors Letter Hello Readers, I’m sorry to say that summer has come to an end; but before we cosy up with our blankets and hot beverages, I recommend we take time to enjoy the more colourful season. I once spoke to an artist about painting an autumn evening sky, and he told me that artists don’t use the same colours that they see, because if they did – with all the pinks, purples and oranges – no one would believe it.
However; if you’ve got any pictures of these brilliant autumn colours that you think would make for a vibrant cover, we’d love to see them. We’d love to see them even if you don’t think they’d make good covers! This edition brings you all things arts and crafts. We’ve got societies and clubs for you to join, craft classes for you to attend and local businesses that you can trust to do it for you with great skill and
enthusiasm. You never know, you may discover a skill you never knew you had! If you know of or run a local business, and want to get involved with this community magazine, whether it’s for an advert or editorial then please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re really quite nice people, and the more the merrier! Or even if you know of an event in your town, we’d like to hear about it. We pride ourselves in doing our local businesses proud, and will strive to continue the good work. So until next time! Please do continue to get in touch with any thoughts, comments or ideas for the coming editions. With kindest regards,
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Shoreline Vintage
Is your room missing something? A piece that could tie it all together? Something like a reinvented piece from the 1920’s or maybe a revived French find? This may sound specific, but that’s because Shoreline Vintage specialise in selling refurbished furniture. This relaxed and friendly business blossomed from the interest Lisa had after wanting a change of direction, and snowballing into what it is now. Shoreline Vintage has recently relocated to no. 9 Hythe High Street from a shop in Folkestone, in which they sell refurbished furniture as well as products from a company called Pink Lily who is a textile artist that specialises
in free motion embroidery and has a range of products such as door stops, pictures, soft furnishings and wooden signs. The furniture of Shoreline Vintage is painted with an eco-friendly chalk paint called Autentico which is produced in Kent. It has a high adhesion rate, no chemicals, low VOC which means no plastics in it, sticks to all surfaces from woods to laminates and is just the thing you need to restore some life and love to your furniture. The mother and daughter team also sell the paint in the shop and have a range for outdoors as well; so all of your refurbishment needs can be met. Even if you already own the piece and it just needs a little life put back into it, they can handle that too.
most, she replied ‘Dressers, or any piece of furniture that is decorative and pulls a room together’ and with their varied clientele growing every day, maybe now is the perfect time to revamp your furniture and love that piece again. Shoreline Vintage would also love to keep in touch with everyone through Facebook, and to see pictures of these reborn pieces in their rightful place.
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Seasonal Recipe
Tastes so good... ROAST SEA BASS WITH A LEMON & GARLIC CRUST
Perfect for a simple lunch or a dinner party with friends, this main course is an easy crowd pleaser, looks great on the plate and is a wonderful dish to serve with vegetables or salad alike.
Equipment: Small processor or mortar and pestle Ingredients :
Oven: Gas Mark 5, 190°c
4 skinned fillets sea bass, washed under running water 3 unwaxed lemons 4 cloves garlic Small bunch of washed fresh parsley 25g butter 30g wholemeal bread 50ml extra virgin olive oil Salt & pepper
Method: Brush undersides with olive oil and season fish all over with salt and pepper. Zest one of the lemons and squeeze juice. Wedge the other lemon for garnish. Whizz garlic with lemon juice and zest. Once no more large pieces can be seen, add the parsley, bread and butter to the processor.
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Quite quickly you should produce a moist and very tasty breadcrumb mixture. Press this mixture firmly onto the upper side of the fillets. Roast for approximately 20 minutes, or until the crust is brown. Serve with whatever takes your fancy!
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Welcome to The White Hart, Hythe – where you’ll find something you love, for a price you like. We also hire out our downstairs dining extension for 30 - 50 people.
Great pub food available. Wood fired pizza in our own specialist pizza oven. Steak Night every Monday. The White Hart Free House & Restaurant 71 High Street Hythe Kent CT21 5AJ Tel: 01303 238304
Sunday Lunches: 12 noon until 4pm (advisable to book)
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Emily and Me Floristry Workshops started secondary school here and it is to our benefit, and it would be a waste not to take her up on her offer. Based in Lympne, the list of what Samantha can do with flowers is long; from wedding bouquets and buttons holes, to corporate, Christmas, and sympathy arrangements. All of these forms she is willing to share with you at the workshops.
Everyone needs a creative outlet, and for Samantha Reynolds her lifelong passion has been for flowers and floristry; and now she wishes to invite you to join her and experience the craft for yourself.
The next workshop will be on Thursday 3rd October at the Dolls House in Hythe starting at 10:30am to 1:30pm, and will cover things such as hand tied bouquets, table decorations and closer to Christmas door wreaths and many other floral delights. All the tools, flowers, pots etc. will be provided, along with tea, coffee and cake, and all for only £45, although there are discounts available through their Facebook page. Everyone is really friendly and the opportunity so rare, that it could be one of the most interesting ways to pick up a skill you can enjoy for years to come.
Samantha originally trained in Knightsbridge, London, with the celebrity florist and author Judith Blacklock, of which she placed top of her class in their final assignment, and has since worked with Laura Leong, Marco Wamelink (stylist to the V&A, The Dorchester, The Savoy, Claridges and Vanity Fair Magazine), Lynne Dallas (consultant to Purely Roses UK, Australian TV veteran and Chelsea Flower Show exhibitor who has graced many magazines), author Alan Peck and Dawn Jennings (Chelsea Flower Show, Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace and Hampton Court Palace). Why would you pass up an opportunity to work with someone who has learnt from the best? Now she is returning to Kent after retraining in London, as her daughter has recently P12
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Across 1 Scavenging (9) 6 A signet (5) 9 Knickknack (7) 10 Before long (7) 11 Waters down (7) 12 Try (7) 13 Assortment (9) 15 Diameters (5) 16 Possessing rounded parts (anatomy) (5) 19 Marooning (9) 22 A city in Ontario Canada (7) 23 Invents (7) 25 Rod-shaped bacteria (7) 26 Chivalrous (7) 27 Outer (5) 28 Warranty (9) P14
Down 1 Planted (5) 2 Pamphlet (7) 3 Orange-red dye (7) 4 Seizure (5) 5 Infantryman (9) 6 Phantom (7) 7 Neat in appearance (7) 8 Comes with thunder (9) 13 Acceptance to the taste (9) 14 Refurbishing (9) 17 Russian beet soup (7) 18 Hung freely (7) 20 A short novel (7) 21 A particular point in time (7) 23 Belief (5) 24 Chance or lot (archaic) (5)
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Is your child starting school in September 2014? Birth dates between 1.9.09 & 31.8.10
The local schools in Hythe, Saltwood, Palmarsh, Seabrook, Lympne, Dymchurch, Sellinge and Sandgate are holding an information event on Tuesday 12th November 2013 at The Sports Pavilion, South Road, Hythe, Kent, CT21 6AS from 9.30am to 12 noon.
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The Sewing Space, Hythe I’ve always really wanted to learn how to sew and make my own clothes, something special that no one else can have because I made it for me; and now I can do just that. The Sewing Space, Hythe, offers workshops, lessons and classes in sewing, pattern making, knitting, crochet, felt-making, machine embroidery, quilting, hand embroidery, locker hooking and other crafts. It doesn’t matter at what level you are, everyone is welcome. With a focus on sewing for pleasure, with no pressure or set dates to finish work, there’s just a chance to learn in an encouraging, relaxing environment. The Sewing Space sells beautiful fabrics by Moda, Michael Miller, Free Spirit, Fabric Freedom, Riley Blake, P&B Textiles, Art Gallery, Rowan and more; as well as sewing and quilting notions and equipment, magazines,
books, patterns and handmade items and the full range of Simplicity Patterns. And in October, they are looking to launch a Sewing Circle on Tuesday Mornings from 10 – 1 where people can work on their own projects, just in time for to start on Christmas Crafts and presents. It’s only £5 per week with coffee and tea included. Knitting or Crochet lessons are also available every Thursday morning from 10 – 1, for just £12 for three hours. If you know what you’re doing, but simply don’t have the equipment, you can hire sewing machines by the hour or day. If you don’t have time to make or fix your clothes yourself, they also offer alterations services. You can drop off and collect your items in the shop for meticulous work at very competitive prices. The Sewing Space looks forward to meeting you, and sharing the value of handmade items you can take pride in, and follow their Facebook page and newsletter to keep up to date with their news.
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Get Creative! One-off workshops & classes for all abilities; freehand machine embroidery, patchwork, quilting, beginner sewing, children’s sewing lessons age 8+, knitting, crochet, embroidery & felt-making. Get in touch! 01303 261329 www.thesewingspace.co.uk Visit! 86 Hythe High Street, Hythe, Kent CT21 5AJ - ‘Mama Said Sew’
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Folkestone Book Festival - back to inspire once again! Let us excite you with literary gems this autumn!
Lionel Shriver
15 – 24 November 2013 With curator Geraldine D’Amico at the helm once again you are invited to join the Folkestone Book Festival from 15 – 24 November for a journey of discovery. Scale the highest peaks of the world with mountain climber Doug Scott, brave the frontline of the First World War with Kate Adie or sail the seven seas as a Tudor explorer. This year’s festival is packed with adventure, inspiration and new ideas. It is also a festival to make you laugh at middle class foibles and dream of night time adventures with a magical lion. There is something for everyone at this year’s festival regardless of age or taste. Geraldine says, “We hope to throw some light on our history from merchant adventures to suffragettes, castle builders to nuclear physicists, to help understand and offer a forum to discuss the ailing NHs, war on terror and what the future is for today’s young people.” A guaranteed highlight of this year’s calendar is the presentation by Lionel Shriver. A notable author who is known best for her award winning novel We Need to Talk About Kevin, a book that became a silver screen adaptation starring Tilda Swinton. Now she joins the Book Festival to talk about her new book Big Brother, in which the main character is shocked at the dramatic change in her brother’s appearance. Author Lionel Shriver will be discussing and debating a number of the issues and questions that arise in her novel. Why do we overeat? How much sacrifice will we make to P20
save a single member of our family? Is it ever possible to save loved ones from themselves? Essential and unmissable! With so many fabulous offers available there is no excuse not to join in. Early bird tickets, extended concessionary rates and exclusive dining opportunities from Rocksalt, Smokehouse and Blooms make this year’s Book Festival quite possibly the best yet. Whether you are a book worm or not brighten those cold November nights with something new and exciting. Here are 10 reasons why you should come to the Folkestone Book Festival 2013: • All writers are wonderful storytellers and we are bringing you the best from novelists Dorothy Koomson to Lionel Shriver. • Be inspired by mountaineer Doug Scott, artist Cornelia Parker, musician Jim Bob or doctor Kevin Fong. • Have fun at the big book group, laugh at bourgeois peculiarities or spend a great evening at the Friends Quiz.
• Debate burning issues such as religion, war on terror, the future for young people, the NHS and others. • Explore the past with Kate Adie, Antony Beevor and other historians. • Bring the kids, explore different worlds and take part in family workshops. • Learn about local history from the Romans to today. • Shine at our open mic evening! • Take part in the festive Xmas Lights Switch On parade and celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season with us. • Do your Christmas shopping and impress your friends with signed copies of great books. Whether you are a reader or not, the festival will entertain, captivate, illuminate and hopefully open new horizons. See you there! www.folkestonebookfest.com
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BIOGRAPHIES
ŠKODA Rapid 1.6 TDI Elegance By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Writer
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THIS MOTOR is more budget than bling; but that in itself is no problem. The new hatchback from ŠKODA has space for five-up and, in 1.6 TDI guise, can extract up to 64.2mpg out of a tank. Also, with emissions of just 114g/km, the car is cost-effective to run as a company vehicle. When it comes to thrills and spills the ŠKODA Rapid isn’t really quite as speedy as its name suggests. The oil-burner under the bonnet of the Czech-made motor powers it from rest to 62mph in 10.6 seconds and upwards to 118mph. It’s fairly slow going, and with only five gears it’s annoyingly easy to crunch the gearstick up into a non-existent sixth cog. As well as the less than prompt performance the Rapid feels skittish at motorway speeds and the steering is too light to inspire confidence. The plastic trim is disappointing compared with, say, the more executivefocused ŠKODA Superb but, in its favour the flagship ‘Elegance’ grade, on test here, does come stacked with kit. Key features include cruise control; electrically heated door mirrors, multi-function steering wheel controls, Bluetooth and air conditioning. It’s easy to get comfortable behind the wheel
too; the height adjustable seating and adaptable reach/rake steering column makes this possible. If you opt for the Elegance model you’ll also benefit from 16-inch alloys, cornering front fog lamps, rear electric windows, and chrome interior detailing. But no matter which variant of the Rapid you drive, you’ll find access to the boot easy and the load space square and practical in this, the seventh car in ŠKODA’s award-winning range. Crucially, With Benefit in Kind (BIK) ratings from only 14 percent, the ŠKODA Rapid is expected to provide a shot in the arm to the brand’s rapidly growing fleet sales. On-theroad pricing starts from £12,900 for the Rapid 1.2-litre 75PS in entry level S trim, rising to £17,850 for the Rapid 1.6 TDI CR 105PS in flagship Elegance spec.
FAST FACTS Max speed: 118 mph 0-62 mph: 10.6 secs Combined mpg: 64.2 Engine: 1568 cc 16 value 4 cylinder turbo diesel
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Max. power (bhp): 103 at 4400 rpm
Max. torque (lb/ft): 184 at 1500-2500 rpm
CO2: 114 g/km
PROS ‘N’ CONS Economical √ Stacked with kit √ Practical load area √ Less than ’rapid’ performance X Interior plastics X
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What’s On TUESDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER Capel-le-Ferne Farmers Market 10.00am-12.30pm. Award winning Farmers Market selling local produce - all the essentials and much more - an average of 20 stalls every week. Refreshments & Disabled Access. For more information email: capelfarmersmarket@yahoo.co.uk or Tel: 01303 245399. Village Hall, Lancaster Avenue, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone. CT18 7LX SATURDAY 28th SEPTEMBER Vintage on the Railway from the 40’s to 80’s. A weekend jam-packed with nostalgia and entertainment. Visit each of our stations to see classic vehicles on display and costumes from across the eras. Listen to live music and watch a traditional Punch and Judy show. Our special “Vintage on the Railway” themed menu will “stir up” some memories no doubt! Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway New Romney Station New Romney TN28 8PL. 8.45am-6.30pm. Good Gnus! David Flood (Director of Music Canterbury Cathedral) with Jon Williams & Chris Price presents an evening of song, humour & chat at Saltwood Church at 7.30pm. Tickets £10, includes refreshments contact 0845 642 1303, events@saltwoodchurch.org. SUNDAY 29th SEPTEMBER Vintage on the Railway from the 40’s to 80’s. A weekend jam-packed with nostalgia and entertainment. Visit each of our stations to see classic vehicles on display and costumes from across the eras. Listen to live music and watch a traditional Punch and Judy show. Our special “Vintage on the Railway”themed menu will “stir up” some memories no doubt! Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway New Romney Station New Romney TN28 8PL. 8.45am-6.30pm. TUESDAY 1ST OCTOBER Capel-le-Ferne Farmers Market 10.00am-12.30pm. Award winning Farmers Market selling local produce - all the essentials and much more - an average P26
of 20 stalls every week. Refreshments & Disabled Access. For more information email: capelfarmersmarket@yahoo.co.uk or Tel: 01303 245399. Village Hall, Lancaster Avenue, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone, CT18 7LX Hythe Community Cinema. Film “HUGO” is Martin Scorsese’s award-winning movie. Hugo is an orphan boy living in the walls of a train station in 1930s Paris. He learned to fix clocks and other gadgets from his father and uncle which he puts to use keeping the train station clocks running. The only thing that he has left that connects him to his dead father is an automaton (mechanical man) that doesn’t work without a special key. The Hythe Bay School, Cinque Ports Avenue, CT21 6HS. Screenings begin at 7:30pm. Details of Films are available from the Hythe Camera Shop, Hythe High Street. TUESDAY 8TH OCTOBER Capel-le-Ferne Farmers Market 10.00am-12.30pm. Award winning Farmers Market selling local produce - all the essentials and much more - an average of 20 stalls every week. Refreshments & Disabled Access. For more information email: capelfarmersmarket@yahoo.co.uk or Tel: 01303 245399. Village Hall, Lancaster Avenue, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone, CT18 7LX. SUNDAY 13th OCTOBER Farmer’s Food & Craft Market in aid of local charities and community projects. Guildhall Street, Folkestone, CT20 1EE.10am-3pm. TUESDAY 15TH OCTOBER Capel-le-Ferne Farmers Market 10.00am-12.30pm. Award winning Farmers Market selling local produce - all the essentials and much more - an average of 20 stalls every week. Refreshments & Disabled Access. For more information email: capelfarmersmarket@yahoo.co.uk or Tel: 01303 245399. Village Hall, Lancaster Avenue, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone, CT18 7LX.
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Capel-le-Ferne Farmers Market
Christmas Craft Fair at CapelLe-Ferne Village Hall
10.00am-12.30pm. Award winning Farmers Market selling local produce - all the essentials and much more - an average of 20 stalls every week. Refreshments & Disabled Access. For more information email: capelfarmersmarket@yahoo. co.uk or Tel: 01303 245399. Village Hall, Lancaster Avenue, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone, CT18 7LX. SUNDAY 27th OCTOBER Indoor Boot Fair. Large variety of stalls. Refreshments - Disabled Access. Entry by donation to village hall funds. Telephone: 01303 259120 for bookings. Visit our website for further information www.capel-le-ferne.org/ or email capelfarmers market@yahoo.co.uk. TUESDAY 29TH OCTOBER Capel-le-Ferne Farmers Market 10.00am-12.30pm . Award winning Farmers Market selling local produce - all the essentials and much more - an average of 20 stalls every week. Refreshments & Disabled Access. For more information email: capelfarmersmarket@yahoo. co.uk or Tel: 01303 245399. Village Hall, Lancaster Avenue, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone CT18 7LX. WEDNESDAY 30th OCTOBER Children’s Halloween. Take a spooky train ride in carriages hauled by one of our world famous steam locomotives from Hythe and prepare yourselves for some spine chilling antics at New Romney Station! Lots of fun for all the family, with scary decorations, a themed buffet tea, competitions, story telling sessions and a booty bag for everyone who dresses up! Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, New Romney Station, New Romney, TN28 8PL. THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER Children’s Halloween. Take a spooky train ride in carriages hauled by one of our world famous steam locomotives from Hythe and prepare yourselves for some spine chilling antics at New Romney Station! Lots of fun for all the family, with scary decorations, a themed buffet tea, competitions, story telling sessions and a booty bag for everyone who dresses up! Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, New Romney Station, New Romney, TN28 8PL.
A chance to buy locally produced Christmas Presents. Large variety of stalls, Tombola, Refreshments, Disabled Access. Entry by donation to village hall funds. Tel: 01303 258865 for bookings or more information. Visit our website for further information www.capel-ferne.org or email capelfarmersmarket@yahoo.co.uk SUNDAY 3rd NOVEMBER Dedication of Garden of Remembrance, Folkestone Around 200 Remembrance Crosses are placed in the Garden of Remembrance allowing members of the public to pay their own personal tributes to servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their Country. A short service takes place followed by the placing of small crosses at the named regiment crosses. Ex-service Associations, Cadet Units and youth organisations are on parade during the service. Garden of Remembrance at 2.30pm TUESDAY 5th NOVEMBER Capel-le-Ferne Farmers Market 10.00am-12.30pm . Award winning Farmers Market selling local produce – all the essentials and much more – an average of 20 stalls every week. Refreshments & Disabled Access. For more information email: capelfarmersmarket@yahoo.co.uk or Tel: 01303 245399. Village Hall, Lancaster Avenue, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone CT18 7LX Hythe Community Cinema Film is “V FOR VENDETTA”, directed by Australian James McTeigue, this action fantasy is ideally suited for Bonfire Night. The Hythe Bay School, Cinque Ports Avenue, CT21 6HS. Screenings begin at 7:30pm. Details of Films are available from the Hythe Camera Shop, Hythe High Street.
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What’s On (Cont...) SUNDAY 10TH NOVEMBER Remembrance Sunday An annual service takes place for Remembrance Sunday, the anniversary of when hostilities in the First World War ended at 11:00 hours in 1918. War Memorial, The Leas at 10.30am.
MONDAY 11TH NOVEMBER
Armistice Day at the Machine Gun Corps Memorial
At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the Two Minute Silence is observed on Armistice Day. The time which marks the end of hostilities in the First World War in 1918. A short service is held at the Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) Memorial (dedicated to World War I soldiers) and after standards have been displayed and wreaths laid, the Last Post and Reveille are played. Cheriton Road Cemetery at 11.00am.
TUESDAY 12TH NOVEMBER Capel-le-Ferne Farmers Market 10.00am-12.30pm. Award winning Farmers Market selling local produce – all the essentials and much more – an average of 20 stalls every week. Refreshments & Disabled Access. For more information email: capelfarmersmarket@yahoo.co.uk or Tel: 01303 245399. Village Hall, Lancaster Avenue, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone CT18 7LX.
Sellindge Village Bonfire with Firework Display Saturday 2nd November 2013 from 5pm onwards Sellindge Sports & Social Club, 69 Swan Lane, Sellindge, TN25 6HB Tel: 01303 812437 Email: club@sellindgeclub.co.uk Tickets on the night: £3.00 adults and £2.00 children. Children under 3 go free. Gates open at 5pm, fireworks after 7pm. There will be food, stalls, funfair rides, entertainment and a licensed bar available.
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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 First Thursday of the month, 7pm, at Radnor Park Community Centre, Folkestone. www.folkfhs.org.uk, Contact: The Chairman Alan F. Taylor on 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. Xmas Demonstration at The Grand on 16th December. 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. P30
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
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
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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
Hythe Bowling Club Ladies Walk, Hythe. New members always welcome. Coaching available. Please contact the Membership Secretary. Tel.01303 269821
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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, 8.30-9.30 music, £5 inclusive
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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
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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Perfect Windows When we tell you that Perfect Windows (Kent) Ltd have over fifty years’ combined experience working with PVCu windows, we want you fully understand what that means. Perfect Windows (Kent) Ltd PVCu products have excellent thermal properties and high levels of energy efficiency, saving you money and energy. The life expectancy of these products is thirty five years and all the parts are recyclable which makes the systems ecological and economic. Perfect Windows (Kent) Ltd offer over 25 different colours to choose from in there PVCu range. There are now nine standard foiled colours including Grey, Green, Irish Oak and Cream. Perfect Windows (Kent) Ltd have a great deal of experience
with PVCu window, door and conservatory systems, with Paul Horvath working in the PVCu industry for twenty seven years and his fitters Kevin Wharmby fitting PVCu products for thirty three years and Paul Gale fitting PVCu products for fifteen years. They supply and fit products manufactured using the Deceuninck Chamfered, Decorative and Zendow profiles as their recommended choice due to what they can achieve with regards to quality and finish. Their frames are sourced from one of the best PVCu fabricators in the country, Dempsey Dyer. They are highly regarded in respect of the quality of their products and have been supplying them with windows, doors and conservatories since there incorporation sixteen years ago.
Perfect Windows (Kent) Ltd have used these methods and products and gone from strength to strength, as their reputation for good customer service and high quality products has grown over the years. Over 70% of their work is by way of recommendation. Your appointment for a quotation will be hassle free, with no obligation to purchase your windows and doors at the same time. You can simply order one window or door safe in the knowledge you are still receiving the same great offer that would be seen on larger quantity orders. Perfect Windows (Kent) Ltd are very competitive with a high level of experience, right through from the design process to the finished product, experience that is invaluable to anyone looking to save money and energy.
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Diy Di iy fo iy f for or r beginners beg be egi giin gin nners nn er rs rs Repair that break!
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Ok bear with us on this one but it really is a great tip! Wood screws turn more easily in tight fitting holes when the threads are rubbed with a slightly wet bar of soap. They’ve been doing this since the 1950’s but it seems our generation has forgotten these fabulous, obvious ideas. Have a go - your granddad would be proud.
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Chemists Eakins Boots Paydens 31-33 High St, Hythe Paydens Stade St, Hythe
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Paydens (Stade St) until 6pm Boots until 6.30pm Eakins until 6.30pm Churches St John the Baptist Church 246422 All Souls Cheriton 270604 St Martins Horn Street 270604 Seabrook Church 270604 St Nicholas Newington 270604 Our Lady of Good Counsel 266430 Christian Spiritual Church 261170 The Salvation Army 268792 www.hythesalvationarmy.org.uk The South Kent Community Church 264600 www.skcc.info St Peter & St Paul’s Church 266932 www.saltwoodchurch.org St Leonard’s Church 266217 Holy Cross, Palmarsh, Hythe www.stleonardschurchhythekent.org United Reformed Church 268621 www.yourcths.org.uk St Michael Methodist-Anglican Church Centre, Rampart Road 266281 (Methodist) 266217 (Anglican) www.yourcths.org.uk Doctors Surgeries Oaklands Sun Lane NHS Direct
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HAIR COUTURE Shiny, healthy hair
The best way to keep your hair in top condition is to visit your hairdresser regularly. If you like your style and it’s working for you, then a trim every 6 weeks will keep it looking fresh and easy to maintain at home. Removing dry, split ends will help the condition of the hair too. However, if you want to grow your hair then visit the hairdressers every 9 to 12 weeks otherwise it’ll never grow—don't make the mistake of never visiting the salon, you need your hair to be in great condition, split end free and cut into a definite style, even if you’re growing it! Leaving any cuts longer than 12 weeks will result in dry, scraggy ends with no style definition that gets harder and harder to look good. To get the most out of your hair there are certain things you can change in your daily routine to make hair healthier and shiner. For example, when washing your hair using the flats of your fingers (the spongy pads) not your fingertips or nails, is more beneficial for your scalp and blood flow stimulation. Rinse your hair for 2 minutes—time yourself. Hair will shine if rinsed really well. Avoid excessive heat damage—don't use the straighteners every day and when you do use them, use a heat protective spray. Get in the habit of holding your dryer at least 5 inches away from your hair. If you hold it any closer it will damage your hair—test it on your hand and see how fast you pull away when holding it close to your skin! Diet is crucial—healthy hair needs a healthy diet, and as strong, new healthy hair growth relies on getting a good blood supply through the follicle, eating the right foods can really impact hair health dramatically. Blood producing foods like nuts, seeds (linseed is particularly good) and dark berries (such as blueberries) are excellent. Try incorporating them into your diet by sprinkling onto breakfast cereals or getting to the health food shop and stocking up for snacking throughout the day.
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FITNESS Is skimmed milk making you ill and fat? by John Hill
I want to switch gears for a second here and talk about the debate between skimmed milk and whole milk. In line with low fat theories and many diets, we are told that skimmed milk is better because the fat content is lower than whole milk. Most of us, including myself, used to go with this theory. The question is why do we think this is a good idea? The fact that skimmed milk makes up 60% of the milk consumption in this Country and roughly the same amount are overweight or obese, doesn’t surprise me much! Let me bring in our old friend “common sense” for a second. Why on earth would you interfere with any food? This, for me at least, is the real question we need to ask ourselves. I discussed the benefits of drinking milk previously and that it isn’t an essential part of the human diet after weaning. Based on this, why would we drink something that A) We don’t need and B) Mankind has interfered with? The history of skimmed milk When you start reading about skimmed milk, the first think I read was this... “Historically skimmed milk was used to fatten pigs”. This doesn’t fill you with much confidence about the health benefits of skimmed milk. I can’t really find the exact time or reason when skimmed milk was first made but it looks like the late 1500’s by all accounts. Put simply, skimmed milk is full fat milk with all the butter fat removed. This was traditionally done after milking, however, it is rumoured that farmers in New Zealand have genetically modified some cows to be able to produce skimmed milk (which worries me!) What is taken out to make skimmed milk? As mentioned, when skimmed milk is made, the butter fat is taken from whole milk. This does not enhance the quality or nutrient content of the milk. It actually makes it worse. This is because alongside fat, also goes the fat soluble vitamins like A, D, E & K. These vitamins are responsible for P38
everything from bone health to strengthening the immune system. The other factor to consider is that milk is quite sugary (lactose) if the fat is removed then all you are left with is very sugary milk. This can have benefits after a weight session for example if you are looking to get some glycogen into the muscles but for most of us, the slowing of the insulin is the hormone that drives excess fat storage. When I have used whole milk with people rather than skimmed milk, the effect has been increased fullness for longer and reductions in sugar cravings. Skimmed milk CLA & cancer This gets a bit controversial now I guess. CLA is Conjugated linoleic acid and it’s found in eggs and grass fed animals like cows. The problem with low fat and grain fed cattle, the level of CLA are depleted. Unless you are buying good quality full fat organic milk (or even raw milk) you will not get the benefits of CLA. CLA has been shown to help the body metabolize fat better and help with weight management. In relation to CLA, CLA is a powerful anticarcinogen and can offset any potential damage of betacellulin. To keep this as simple as possible, CLA is only found in the fat of milk so remove the fat and remove the CLA. Conclusion The question I will always ask, is milk necessary? The answer to that question (from a nutrient perspective) is no but if you do like milk make sure you get good quality whole, full fat milk. That may be good news to some of you!
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Let this be the first day of your new Life!
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Originating in South Africa, these bold and striking plants have become extremely popular in recent years, entering into a modern garden setting with as much ease as they do a traditional mixed border.
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Often known as African Lilies, they are tall and statuesque but despite their high maintenance appearance, actually require little upkeep, and with a little bit of TLC will survive a British Winter outdoors. They are drought tolerant and a good choice for coastal areas, coping well with wind and salty air. Their flowers will peak during July and August and whether or not they are grown in pots or in beds, always make sure they are mulched during winter.
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Poetry Corner by Irene Finch Do you hear that plaintive call? Yes! It’s a Blackbird sitting on the wall He’s singing to his long-time mate Please come home and don’t be late Now, you hear her distant response Singing, happily, I’ll be home at once Opps!! He’s fighting off a stubborn rival To ensure his own offsprings survival Now to the Bay Tree – hop, hop together
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While he feeds her with only the best At last their little ones do appear Both mother and father always near Look! They are sharing another chore, to teach their babies more and more All too soon the fledglings must start To leave their home for some foreign part They’ll separate and fly away To repeat the process another day
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