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Editors Letter Hello Readers, Welcome to the latest edition of The Hythe Handbook; can you believe it’s 10 years since the first edition of the Hythe Handbook was published? Thank you so much for your ongoing support, interest and enthusiasm! In this edition we’ve got details of some great local events coming up over the next few weeks – let’s hope the weather holds up for it! From the Venetian Fete in Hythe, to Power Boat racing in Folkestone, there really is something for everyone – if you’re feeling really brave, you can even sign up to a Sky Dive to raise money for Pilgrim’s Hospice; see page 16 for details...
Also within the handbooks, you can find a Q & A section about your pets, and an article for those keen on gardening. Alongside the crossword, useful phone numbers, local clubs and societies, and a delicious recipe from Hythe Brasserie for you to try, we really do hope you’ll enjoy this edition. 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. Please do get in touch. With kindest regards,
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Contents Hythe Venetian Fete Seasonal Recipe Powerboat Racing Montgomery Vets Q & A Crossword Gardening Useful Numbers Business Advice Crossword Answer Index of Advertisers
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Hythe Venetian Fete Society
It’s countdown to splash-down for Hythe’s aquatic carnival Processions of floating tableaus, plenty of live music and family fun entertainment, a grand firework display, a touch of pageantry, a cast of hundreds, an audience of thousands - that’s the Hythe Venetian Fete, set to return to the Royal Military Canal on Wednesday, August 19. Final preparations are well under way and the event is planned to be the best yet, says the Hythe Venetian Fete Society, its not-for-profit organiser.
take place. Led by a ceremonial barge carrying the mayors of the Confederation of Cinque Ports in full regalia, followed by four popular bands, each leading a group of floats, the tableaus will move slowly along a half-mile stretch of the canal.
Gates open at 4pm, events start at 5pm and there’ll be plenty going on to entertain spectators until the main programme begins at 6.45.
After an interval for spectators to enjoy refreshments, a funfair, canal-side activities and a spectacular firework display, the second procession will start at 8.50, when floats will be illuminated and thousands of lights twinkle from trees along the processional route.
Then, the first of two waterborne processions of decorated floats, each with a humorous, historic or topical theme, will
The Fete Society has also organised free band concerts on the canal bank on August 15, 16, 17 and 18.
Preparations are going to plan and tickets are selling well, according to the Society. But a greater amount of advance funding would be welcome, says John Schoner, chairman of the organising committee. “The Venetian Fete costs £130,000 to produce. While most of the money comes from ticket sales, the event relies heavily on the support of its main sponsors - the Roger De Haan Charitable Trust, Smiths Medical (Portex), Hythe Town Council, Waitrose, Hythe Imperial Hotel, Universal Fireworks, Gopak, Lawrence & Co, Dungeness ‘B’ Power Station and Holiday Extras. “Without their help and that of the sponsors of prizes and the five pre-fete band concerts plus the hours of time given by the people who design and make the floats and by the hundreds of volunteers whose work makes Fete Day go with a swing - the Venetian Fete would not be possible”. For ticket information and prices, seating plan, parking arrangements, latest programme news, etc, visit www.hythe-venetianfete.com Booking office: Blue Shield Insurance, Blue Shield House, Prospect Road, Hythe CT21 5N3; tel: 01303 267010
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Seasonal Recipe by Hythe Brasserie
Smoked Haddock, Cod and Leek gratin – serves 4 This one is a great favourite at lunchtime but fantastic for a family supper at home. Ingredients: 1lb (500g) each of natural smoked Haddock and Cod, filleted and boned 1 leek, chopped ½ pint of milk (full fat or semi skimmed) 1 oz (25g) plain flour 1 oz (25 g) butter 2 oz (50g) breadcrumbs Salt and Pepper Juice of 1 lemon (in 2 halves) Butter for cooking fish and leeks 4 oz (100g) grated gruyère cheese (or a good, mature cheddar) Method: Pre-heat the oven to 200°C or gas 7. Place the fish on a buttered baking tray, sprinkle with half of the lemon juice and cook for 10-12 minutes until just firm. Allow to cool slightly and flake the fish into a warmed oven dish or 4 individual gratin dishes if preferred. Fry the leeks in butter until soft and sprinkle over the fish. To make the sauce: Melt the butter and stir in the flour. Cook gently until sandy texture. Gradually add in the milk, stirring well over a low heat.
Bring to the boil and cook for 1 minute. Season to taste, and add the remaining lemon juice. If the sauce is a little thick you can always add more milk. Pour the sauce over the fish and top with the breadcrumbs and cheese. Place under a hot grill until the cheese browns and the sauce bubbles. Delicious served with crusty bread and salad or a slice of wholemeal soda bread as per our last recipe! TIPS: Usual we recommend seasoning fish before baking but in this case the smoked haddock will be salty enough. For gluten free method, substitute Dove’s Farm gluten free plain flour in your sauce and either omit the breadcrumbs completely or crush some ready salted crisps and top with the cheese. Gluten free breadcrumbs tend to go somewhat soggy!
Fresh, Fun, a little Different www.hythebrasserie.com Personally managed by husband and wife team Nicki and Darragh Cartmill, Hythe Brasserie offers classical cuisine with a contemporary twist. Simple, warm decor creates an intimate ambiance and is complemented by first class service without fuss to create a great dining experience.
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During our summer period (2nd April to 31st October) our shop opening hours are: Tuesday - Friday 7am until 3pm and Saturday 7am until 12pm For those darker nights and yet more snow! please note that during the winter months the shop will close at 1pm Tuesday – Friday GRIGGS OF HYTHE LTD The Old Life Boat Station Buildings, The Fishermans Landing Beach, Range Road, Hythe, Kent CT21 6HG
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Powerboat Racing Championships The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is delighted to confirm that Folkestone will this year play host to the 2015 UIM Class 3A, Class 3B and V24 Powerboat Racing Championships. Taking place from 14-16 August, this powerboat extravaganza follows on from the successful World Championships hosted by Guernsey in 2014, and promises to be an action packed weekend of pure racing entertainment that is free and accessible to the public. With a host of foreign competitors already signed up to compete, the competition is set to be fierce as the UK entrants will be at the top of their game and eager to dominate the top podium honours in front of their home crowd. Reaching speeds in excess of 70mph, battling through the waves and frequently flying high and creating superb photographic opportunities, it promises to be a fun and thrilling sight for all of the family to enjoy. The first European Championship race will start at 12.00 on Saturday 15 August with the best race viewing points being from the Harbour Arm, Sunny Sands and overlooking Wear Bay. The grand finale and European title deciders will take place around 12.00 on Sunday 16 August, followed by champagne podium presentations overlooking Folkestone Harbour immediately after the final race has been completed. For those who want to catch some early action, the European Championship teams will be putting in some practice laps on Friday 14 August. Throughout the weekend there will also be free live music and entertainment, raft race, fun fair rides, food and drink, all part of the Folkestone Harbour Festival. For more information, please visit www.folkestoneharbourfestival.co.uk
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Band Coup – A Once In A Lifetime Event Hythe meets Broadway on Friday June 26 when the world famous New York Staff Band of the Salvation Army hits town! The previous evening the band will have stared in concert with the Black Dyke band and the following weekend they will play at the O2 Arena as part of the Salvation Army’s 125th celebrations. The 36 piece band brings not only traditional brass band music but all the razzamatazz associated with Broadway. Organiser Richard Carroll said, “The band is undertaking a short tour of the UK prior to their appearance at the O2 Arena. When I knew the band were putting together a tour I made a bid which has proved successful, beating much bigger
places than Hythe. This really is a once in a lifetime event”. Lieutenant Callum McKenna, Salvation Army Officer, Hythe, added, “The band will perform in the Tower Theatre on Friday June 26 at 7.30pm. Tickets are just £8 adult or £5 children and can be bought at the theatre or by phoning 01303 223925, but hurry they are selling fast. Then on Saturday June 27th at 10.15am the band will lead
the Armed Forces Day parade through Hythe and provide the music for the service to be held outside Hythe Town Hall. Following the service the band will take centre stage to be addressed by the Mayor before giving a short concert. For more information phone Richard Carroll 01303 268354. (Richard is the Bandmaster of the Hythe Band of the Salvation Army)
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Montgomery Vet Clinic Q & A Q: An un-neutered tom cat keeps spraying in my garden, and stealing my own cats’ food. He also scares my three cats who are all neutered. Any suggestions to keep this menace away?
Situations like this can be difficult. To stop the cat coming into the house, eating your cats’ food and scaring them it may be a good idea to get a cat-flap that recognises microchip numbers and can be programmed to only let cats in with certain chip numbers. These work well. To stop the cat coming into your garden is harder- if you can find out who his owners are you can maybe chat to them about getting him neutered. If he appears not to have owners you can approach one of the local cat charities that have neutering schemes. There are lots of commercial products on the market that are meant to discourage cats coming into your garden but they often don’t work that well. Good Luck!
Q: My dog is 13 and has been diagnosed with arthritis. Is there anything to add to his diet to help him?
Arthritis is a very common problem that affects dogs and cats as they get older. There are lots of nutritional supplements and complete diets on the market that may be of significant benefit both in reducing your dog’s symptoms and slowing the progression of the arthritis. Most of these supplements contain glucosamine and chondroitin. It is important to use one of these supplements that has been designed for dogs or cats as the human supplements are not very effective in animals. If you are worried about your dog why not phone your vet for advice? We hope your dog is doing well! Clive Munns, Montgomery Vet Clinic, Smeeth
Please email your questions to Jane at Montgomery Vets: jane@montgomeryvets.co.uk
The Folkestone and Hythe Branch of Cats’ Protection is part of a national charity caring for neglected and abandoned cats. Costs are considerable, as the escalating number of cats coming into our care are given full health checks: blood tests, vaccinations, micro-chipping are just a few of the procedures with other, more costly treatments, sometimes being necessary. We also provide a heavily subsided neutering scheme for people on benefit and low incomes. Our group of fosterers provide an invaluable service, by caring for the many cats taken in before rehoming. Funds are raised through our shop at 139a High Street, Hythe, which has attracted an ever-increasing number of customers. If you feel you could give a cat a good home, or have a little time to spare to help, we would love to hear from you. Details can be obtained by calling:
01303 247540 or 01303 237744 www.folkestonehythe.cats.org.uk
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Sky Dive for Pilgrims Pilgrims Hospices is launching a mass tandem sky dive at Headcorn Aerodrome on Saturday 26th September 2015. Over the years many individuals have taken part in a sky dive to raise funds for this vital local charity, however this will be an opportunity for 20 people to jump on the same day, all in aid of Pilgrims. So if you have ever dreamt about experiencing this fabulous thrill, this could be your perfect opportunity to do so. John Sabine, a social member of the Folkestone Rowing Club, who took part in an individual sky dive in December last year said: “I had always wanted to do a sky dive and the idea of raising funds for Pilgrims gave me the perfect excuse to do it. I would encourage anyone who wants to do one to sign up.” Richard Foulger, volunteer fundraiser said: “We are really excited by this new venture. It is already generating a lot of interest, so if you would like to find out more or book a place, contact the Ashford Fundraising Office 01233 504111 or email Richard.foulger@pilgrimshospices.org.
“Participants will need to raise a minimum of £385 in sponsorship and commit to taking part by 26th July.” Each year Pilgrims gives care and comfort to over 2,300 people in east Kent from our three hospice sites in Ashford, Canterbury and Thanet as well as in patients’ own homes. Support is also extended to families and carers and is given free of charge. Pilgrims needs to raise £11 million per year to provide this.
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What’s On FOLKESTONE FESTIVALS ARTMART Friday 26 June 2015 The well established Folkestone ArtMart on the last Friday of each month. A specialist event held in the precinct between W.H Smith and Debenhams with a wide range of Art, Craft and Artisan Foods. All enquiries to neville@ folkestonefestivals. org... 07860 278774 or 01303 247458 LYMPNE OPEN GARDEN AND GARAGE SALE Saturday 27 Jun 2015, 10.00am - 4pm Entry map £1.00, Lympne Village Hall & Playing Field Aldington Road Lympne nr Hythe Kent CT21 4HL This event has proven to be a lot of fun in the past, so why not join in the friendly village atmosphere and take part in this event we are inviting local residents to open their gardens to visitors – all types of gardens, small, large, landscaped or plain jungle! All will be judged for their colour and appeal by an independent horticultural expert and prizes awarded at the end of the day. The added Garage Sale facility has in the past proved a very popular way of selling unwanted items. Maps and refreshments will be on sale at the village hall on Saturday 27th or at the Village Shop. All proceeds will go towards the on going refurbishment of the Village Hall Ample Free Parking and toilets at Village Hall. Contact telephone: 01303 262500 PILGRIMS HOSPICE PYJAMA WALK ASHFORD Saturday 27 June, Fun starts at 8.30pm with walk beginning at 10pm, Ashford Designer Outlet, Kimberley Way Ashford TN24 0SD It’s that time of year again! Join us for our 5th annual Pyjama Walk around Ashford. The 10km is set to be one of Ashford’s biggest fundraising events this year. P20
Once again the Ashford Fundraising team would like to invite you to have ‘Funsie in your Onesie’. It is time bring your onesie or best pyjamas out of hiding and wear them proudly around the streets of Ashford. We would love you to decorate your outfit if you are walking in memory of someone so that we can celebrate their life with you on the evening. The route proved so popular last year, we are keeping it exactly the same! There will be musical entertainment at the beginning of the event and you can round the night off with one of our fabulous foot massages. The start time is 10pm this year so that you can be home and in bed by Midnight. Registrations are open from 8.30pm with plenty of entertainment planned before the walk begins. Event registration costs £10 for an adult, £5 for a child (5-10) in advance or £15 and £10 on the night. We would love you to get sponsorship too which will help. Online registrations close from midnight of the 23rd June 2015. The evening will be full of events beginning and ending at the Ashford McArthur Glen Designer Outlet. Cost: £10 adult, £5 child in advance or £15 and £10 on the night Contact tel: 01233 504111 CARANO ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR Sunday 28 June 2015, 10am till 4pm, Mercure Hythe Imperial, Princes Parade, Hythe, Kent CT21 6AE On Sunday 28 June pop along to the Hythe Imperial Hotel to find the perfect gift from a wonderful selection of quality, handmade goods from 30 talented stallholders. The fair is held in the hotel’s exquisite new ballroom which has had a major refurbishment, and features high ceilings and
large chandeliers. There are also stalls in the sun terrace that has spectacular views of the English Channel. Your £1 admission ticket includes entry into the raffle and a 10% discount on food and beverages in the hotel’s bars and restaurant on the day until 5pm. See our Facebook page for more details: www.facebook.com/ CaranoArtsCraftsFairs Follow us on Twitter @Carano67 Tell your family and friends as this is the event noone will want to miss! LYMINGE PROM CONCERT 2015 Saturday 4 July, 7 pm, Lyminge Village Hall, Woodland Road, Lyminge, Nr Folkestone, Kent CT18 8EW Back by popular demand! Come and share the fun at our Last Night of the Proms! Local choir ‘Cantores’, with the Lyminge Village Hall Committee, proudly present another evening of choral and other favourites. In recognition of the concert date, the varied programme will include an American element, as well as popular favourites and the usual ‘Last Night of the Proms’ flag-waving and jollity! Musical Director: Adrian Bawtree Come and join us, and raise the roof! Tickets £7.50 from Laing Bennett Estate Agents, Lyminge - or at the door on the night. Licensed bar and refreshments available. Cantores Dominicae: Charity no: 1087904 CONCERT: THE GRIER TRIO Sunday 5 July 3.00pm, St. Leonard’s Church, Hythe Schubert – Arpeggione Sonata for cello & piano, D821 Janacek – Violin Sonata Schubert – ‘Notturno’ for piano trio in E flat, D897 Beethoven – Piano trio in C minor, op 1/3 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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HAWKINGE ALLOTMENTS - OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS Sunday 5 July, 1pm – 5pm, Hawkinge Allotments, CT18 7AP An allotment site with over 60 families having plots of varying sizes, incl raised beds for those less able. A diverse range of vegetables and flowers are grown and the site is self managed by plot holders. The site which includes a compostable toilet and its own club house has only existed for 6yrs and has already won many awards. Admission £3, Children free. Open for charity. CONCERT: ASHFORD YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA Monday 6 July 7.30pm, St. Leonard’s Church, Hythe Ashford School young soloists (piano and organ) Tickets available from Brandon’s Music Shop, 55 High Street, Hythe CT21 5AD (01303 264429) and at church door prior to each concert. CONCERT: MARTIN SETCHELL – CELEBRITY ORGAN RECITAL Friday 10 July 7.30pm, St. Leonard’s Church, Hythe Music by Bach, Bridge, Bossi, Chuckerbutty, Guilmant, Elgar, German, Grainger, Sullivan, Takle and others Tickets available from Brandon’s Music Shop, 55 High Street, Hythe CT21 5AD (01303 264429) and at church door prior to each concert. PILGRIMS HOSPICE BLACK AND BLING BALL Saturday 11 July 2015, 7pm for 7.30pm (Carriages at 1 am), The Channel Suite, The Leas Cliff Hall, Folketone CT20 2DZ Come and join us for our 4th annual ball in aid of Pilgrims Hospices in the delightful surrounds of the Channel Suite of the Leas Cliff Hall overlooking the sea in Folkestone. As well as a cocktail reception with canapés followed by a
delicious three course meal, you can enjoy the cocktail and licensed bars, a charity raffle, a stunning firework display and dance the evening away to the sounds of Just 5, our live band for the evening. Dress code: Black tie or lounge suit and “posh” frocks Cost: £45 per person Contact Mike Hardern or Alan French 01303 273422 Contact email: mike@ pacomputers.co.uk or docfrench@hotmail.co.uk 75TH ANNIVERSARY BATTLE OF BRITAIN MEMORIAL DAY Sunday 12 July 2015, Battle of Britain Memorial, New Dover Road, Capel le Ferne, Folkestone, Kent CT18 7JJ To commemorate those who fought in the skies above us to save us from Nazi evil during July - October 1940. Public admission from 11.00am, finishing about 4.00pm. Admission free to the Memorial and Service but donations very welcome. Telephone: 01303 257786 CONCERT: ‘MUSICAL GEMS’ (PART OF JAM ON THE MARSH FESTIVAL) FESTIVAL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF CANTERBURY, IAN CROWTHER (OBOE / OBOE D’AMORE), ANTHONY HALSTEAD (CONDUCTOR) Thursday 16 July 7.30pm, St. Leonard’s Church, Hythe Music by Mozart, Bell, Bach, Corelli, Morricone, Nicholas, Walton, Albinoni, Pachelbel (see www.jamconcert.org/ season for full concert and ticket information) Tickets available from Brandon’s Music Shop, 55 High Street, Hythe CT21 5AD (01303 264429) and at church door prior to each concert. THE WAR AND PEACE REVIVAL Wed 22 July to Sun 26 July, Times: 9am - 6pm, Folkestone Racecourse, Stone Street, Westenhanger, near Hythe, Kent CT21 4HX
Now in it’s 33rd year, The War and Peace Revival is the world’s largest and best military vehicle spectacular! Featuring military and civilian re-enactors, living history, battle re-enactments and arena events, military vehicles, vintage entertainment, book signings, shopping, funfair and models it’s a great family day out! The Vintage Village features civilian displays from the 1930s to the 1960s including Home Front, Land Army (with real cows!) classic cars, vintage fashion features and makeovers and much more - something for everyone whether you’re into the military side or just vintage living. Live music day and night gives a real festival feel to the world’s biggest military vehicle event. Camping available with exclusive evening entertainment so you won’t miss out on a moment! Telephone: 01304 813337 CONCERT: CHRISTOPHER PILGRIM (COUNTERTENOR) & JONATHAN PILGRIM (PIANO) Wednesday 29 July 12 noon, St. Leonard’s Church, Hythe ‘The English Song’: works by Dowland, Purcell, Finzi, Britten Tickets available from Brandon’s Music Shop, 55 High Street, Hythe CT21 5AD (01303 264429) and at church door prior to each concert. THE WEBB FAMILY TRIO Friday 31 July 12 noon, St. Leonard’s Church, Hythe ‘Lauding the Dance’: Bridge, Mussorgsky, Dvorak 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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On your plot – start them young I was an incredibly picky eater as a child. I remember wanting to like tomatoes because they were such a lovely bright colour but still I wouldn’t eat them! It was only after my mother started growing them at home that I finally plucked one straight from the plant and popped it, warm from the sun, into my mouth - delicious!
Jobs for July • Make last sowings of carrots and French beans. • Keep harvesting those beans, peas and courgettes. • Sow Spring cabbage. • Lift onions (and garlic if it’s still in) and dry for storing over the winter. Plait and hang (or store in a string bag). • Remember to feed your tomatoes. • As crops go over use the free space for quick growing salad leaves or radishes. • Peg down some of the runners from your strawberries to root into new plants. Remove the remainder. Would you like to see your youngsters spending more time outdoors and get them eating healthy foods too? Then what better idea than to involve the kids in growing their own?
Sweet young carrots are likely to tempt even picky eaters, as are those lovely little cherry tomatoes. Popping peas out of their pods is very appealing and how about growing their own hideaway in the form of a lush green wigwam of peas or beans? They may not be keen on eating greens, but there is certainly a much better chance that they’ll be tempted to try something they’ve grown themselves. Fruit, such as strawberries and raspberries is usually popular, and if you haven’t got any of your own planted yet you can always get them enthusiastic by having an afternoon out at the pick your own farm. Ready grown plug plants can be good for helping them to set up an ‘instant’ plot - take a trip out to the garden centre to see what is on offer. If you already have seedlings started, then they could have the choice of some for their own plot (and you can see whose grows best!). Finally, don’t forget ‘indoor’ growing activities too clean out the bottom half of a boiled egg and draw a face on it. Fill it with cotton wool soaked in water and sprinkle on some cress seeds - in just a few days the egg man will be growing hair and not only can they cut his hair but they can eat it too!
While we’d all love a string of willing, young, helpers on the vegetable plot you do have to be realistic. Children can have short attention spans, will only want to do the jobs that appeal to them, and usually expect quick results. Us adults on the other hand tend to be stuck in our ways, place great importance in doing things slowly and methodically and don’t usually take well to sudden changes of plan! So how can you encourage your little ones, without boring them out of the garden, or having them dig up your row of prize leeks? If it is at all possible give children a space that is completely their own on the plot. Get hold of some good quality child size tools and encourage their attempts even if it isn’t quite what you’d have done - if digging holes and making mud pies is more in their line than neat rows of seedlings perhaps they could create a wildlife area? A shallow dish sunk into the ground can be used by birds, frogs, toads and hedgehogs, and a log pile will be home to all sorts of insects plus providing a possible hedgehog home. Giant sunflowers are great fun, especially if you have a growing competition, and wild flower seeds can just be scattered and will, in time, encourage useful insects and birds - natural pest control! Keen young growers can browse seed packets or catalogues to see what takes their fancy. Quick growing crops are a good suggestion - radishes and salad leaves pop up in no time at all and should give them almost instant satisfaction! P24
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Local Clubs & Societies Folkestone and District Local History Society Contact the chairman Alan Taylor for details: 01303 252567 Folkestone Flower Arranging Club Please telephone 01303 210893 for further information. Folkestone Big Band Appreciation Society Contact Tony Pettitt (Sec.) on 07798 773590 for further information. Folkestone Choral Society Call 01303 210940 or 230959 for more information. www.folkestonechoralsociety.org Folkestone Decorative and Fine Arts Society (FDFAS) www.nadfaskentarea. org.uk folkestone@ nadfaskentarea.org.uk Folkestone District National Dance Group Meets on Tuesdays 7.30 – 9.30 pm from late September until mid-June at Newington Village Hall, Newington, Folkestone, to learn and enjoy folk dances from different countries. No experience or partner necessary. Tel: 01303 249199 or 01227 709557 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) P28
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) Call The Children’s Centre on 01303 267802. Hythe Bowling Club Please contact the Membership Secretary. Tel.01303 269821 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 Green Preservation Society For further information please Contact Secretary Tony Clarke 01303 261693 Hythe St John Ambulance Cadets. 07813 606157 (Grahame Bredbere) 01303 69689 (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 01303 230855 (Julie)
Mature Movers – Fitness for the 50 Plus 01303 261876 (Vera Neaves) Parkinson’s UK Folkestone and Dover Branch For more information phone Madeleine Thomas 01303-253535 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 Call 01303 237992 Shepway Open Forum for Mental Health (SWOF) 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 Stitch’n’Bitch, Folkestone. Knitting, crochet, patchwork, felting, tatting, tapestry, cross stitch & more. Contact Jean at jgh12@ btinternet.com 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: Eakins
High Street
01303 266308
Martello Drive
01303 262683
Emergency Numbers
267876
Boots
267220
Gas Emergency
Paydens, 31-33 High St, Hythe
266141
Paydens, Stade St, Hythe
261647
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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
01303 851021
The New Surgery 128 Canterbury Road
01303 243516
NHS Direct
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)
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Hawkinge & Elham Valley Area:
0800 111999 08458 247247
01303 244442
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the procedural nightmare with clear, straightforward action. We are the stress-free option. Talk to us today about: • Employment contracts • Reward • Equal opportunities and diversity • Familyfriendly rights • Human rights and data protection • Occupational health and safety • Working Time Regulations • Transfer of undertakings • Risk assessments • Grievance and arbitration • Disciplinary and appeals • Settlement agreements • Appraisals • Investigations and interviews • Redundancy • Information and consultation • Trade unions and collective bargaining • Industrial action • Dispute resolution
Low-cost outsourced HR in Kent, Essex and London Our flexible freelance HR service is perfect for companies with no in-house HR. Prices start from as little as £20 per hour for employee advice. The charge for employer/corporate advice is subject to the requirements of the business. Our associate membership with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (www.CIPD.co.uk) is reassurance of our expertise. Legislation is changing all the time - make sure you have solid measures in place to manage all employee welfare issues.
licensed premises to the building trade. Read why our clients love us - and think what we can do for you. Employment problems “Mike provided clear, expert advice in an easy to digest, no-frills style that was perfect for the situation. He always responded quickly to questions with a highly informed level of detail. He went above and beyond my expectations and was a great source of comfort which was an added bonus during a time of great stress.” Joanna Whittle HR and security systems “Fantastic service... Mike will always go beyond the call of duty and has a passion for ensuring a job is done accurately and thoroughly. I always get concise, honest and detailed feedback, which enables me to feel confident and know where I stand. I have regularly referred friends and colleagues to Mike and he has done me proud and they have been very grateful. Mike is a problem solver, a man who can walk into a company, analyse what needs to happen and implement time and cost-effective solutions.” Matt Stafford
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To contact Kent Management Consultants, please telephone 0800 4488028 or email contact@kmckent.co.uk
We work with businesses from accountants to dentists,
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Kent Management Consultants As a business owner don't you deserve to avoid this financial ticking time bomb? Employment Contracts - Is it worth the paper it's written on? 5 staff or more? You're legally required to have a Health and Safety policy - What's yours? Free consultation, no long tie in contracts, offices in Hythe
Administration & Call handling sevices for businesses around the UK
Data Protection - How do you protect your data?
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Working Time Laws - How many hours a week do your team work? Baby on the way? - Be aware, from April 2015 both parents are now entitled to parental leave Staff Welfare - Secutity and lone worked audits Human Rights; Positive rights for all We're the HR specialists who can help you protect your business with the right personnel procedures.
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What is Hypnotherapy? What is Hypnotherapy and how can it help? Hypnotherapy is a skilled verbal communication, used during hypnosis, which helps direct a client’s imagination in such a way as to bring about intended alterations in sensations, perceptions, feelings, thoughts and behaviour. People may choose to have hypnotherapy for a variety of reasons – they may want to learn to relax deeply; to change an unwanted habit; to conquer a fear such as public speaking or to enhance an aspect of their lives such as sports performance. In a typical hypnotherapy session, the hypnotherapist will ask the client questions about previous medical history, general health and lifestyle. The hypnotherapist and client will decide together on the changes or goals that are desired. Hypnotherapy can be applied to a wide range of medical, dental and psychological problems. Areas of application include anxiety and stress conditions, weight control, addictive behaviours (including smoking, alcohol and substance misuse) and confidence issues. Hypnotherapy is also used to enhance performance in several areas such as sport and public speaking.
When you meet with a hypnotherapist for the first time they will explore exactly what you want to achieve and how hypnotherapy may be able to help. Hypnotherapy works with the power of your unconscious mind and can often create positive benefits in a relatively short space of time. Hypnotherapy is acknowledged by the Royal Society of Medicine as an effective therapy for a whole variety of issues – and is not to be confused with such things as stage hypnosis.
• Stress • Depression • Smoking • Losing Weight • Have you reached Crisis point? helping people to become as happy and fulfilled as they can" - Steve Bennett
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If you feel Hypnotherapy could be beneficial to you, please do get in touch for a no obligation chat. We are based at Ingles Manor in Folkestone, and our therapy rooms are peaceful and relaxing, ensuring you will have a pleasant experience when visiting us.
Free no obligation initial consultation.
Are you affected by any of the of these:
I can help "I have a passion for
An ethical hypnotherapist will work with you to enhance your wellbeing and will certainly not do anything to make you feel foolish or uncomfortable. Everything that you discuss will be in the strictest confidence.
Relaxing, comfy environment, and Home Visits available. The Resolve Clinic, Ingles Manor, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2RD
www.theresolveclinic.com Tel: 01303 856136 Qualifications: DHyp, DCBT & Cert-Ed Accrediations: BABCP, The National Hypnotherapy Society & IFL
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Index
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Kent Management Consultants 33
Anji Davis Soft Furnishings
Orbital Print Virtually Assisting
33 33
Children Big Jigs Toys Little Oaks Nursery
3 19
25
11
Tradex Kitchens
15
Warwick & Warwick
23 27
25
Charles Sprinks & Sons
17
Coastal Energy
20
Wilco Plumbing
Coopers Windows
29
Motoring
Egan Property Management 29 Emerald Electrical
16
Emma Bussey Curtains
23
27
The Handyman Service
Blue Shield Insurance
and Soft Furnishings
Entertainment
Hythe Garage 11 Other Artwrite
11
Fairlight Frames
11
Living Hope Bible Church
35
Glass Vegas Splashbacks
18
Needles and Pins
19
Guttering
37
Owlets
40
Heritage Homes and Driveways 15
9
Quality Carers
31
Housemartins Estate Agents 31
Reading Rescue
19
Hythe Bay Seafood Restaurant 39
Martello Building Consultancy 2
Rush It UK Home and
34
Hythe Brasserie & recipe
8
Metroline
13
Garden Products
Leas Cliff Hall
3
M W Cave
29
NFU Mutual
12
Nightingale Bathrooms
23
Ovengleam
27
Pets
Oven Wizards
13
Cats Protection
14
Perfect Windows
17
Montgomery Vets
14
Butt of Sherry Carneo Arts Fair
9 25
Folkestone Sports Centre Fun Day 35 Griggs of Hythe
The Nutmeg Café
9
Garden Matthew’s Garden Services 35 Nicki’s Garden Services
35
Stephen Bailey Landscaping 24 Health
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Peter Cross Architects
Business Services
Cargills
29
Halcyon Days
13
Helen Craven
13
Hythe Dental Care
19
Saffron Hair
5
The Inner U
7
The Resolve Clinic
36
The Wells Clinic
29
Tailor of Hythe
13
Travel Counsellors
26
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Jewellery & Antiques
Need some extra cash? We are buying Gold and Silver! We buy any items of Jewellery regardless of condition. We pay top prices for: Diamond Set Jewellery, Gold Coins, Gold Jewellery, Silver Jewellery, Quality Watches, War Medals, Pocket Watches and much more!
Come in and see Alison for your no obligation, tailor made quote today!
99 High Street, Hythe, P40Kent, CT21 5JH (Nr. Boots)
T: 01303 230333 or 01303 230200
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