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Editors Letter Hello Everyone, Welcome to the latest edition of the handbook; we’ve got lots of details this edition about exciting local events coming up - including the Trawler Race in Folkestone, the 10th Anniversary of The Sandcastle Competition (in aid of a great cause, The Chuch Street Project) and the Hythe Venetian Fete; there’s plenty of time to get involved if you’re part of a local group or organisation. In the handbook, we also include a range of other articles about local news, charities and useful information - something for everyone we hope. And if there’s a particular item or subject you’d like to see in future editions of the handbook please do just let us know. If you’re involved in a local community event or sponsored activity, do get in touch in
plenty of time before the event so that we can help to spread the word and make it as successful as possible. And if you run a local business, but don’t currently have your advert included in the handbook, why not give it a try? We’ve been producing the handbooks for over 10 years now, and our readers will always let you know where they’ve got your details from, so let us help get your phone ringing - just give us a call on 01303 266755 for a no obligation chat. With best wishes,
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Contents Various local articles throughout. Useful information includes: 14 Vets Q & A 18 Children’s Page 24 Crossword 26 Fishing Column 28 Local Clubs & Societies Useful Telephone Numbers 30 31 Word Search 33 Sudoku Index of advertisers 38
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Do you know an older person who is feeling lonely or isolated? Perhaps you know someone who is looking to become a volunteer? ‘Call in Time’ telephone befriending service and local befriending Not having someone to talk to regularly can be lonely and isolating, particularly if you’re used to sharing your home and time with others. Age UK Hythe and Lyminge can arrange for a local volunteer to
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An Exciting Year for FHODS at The Tower Theatre May, Dad’s Army in September, The Crucible in late October and Aladdin in December.
2017 will prove to be a very exciting year for FolkestoneHythe, Operatic & Dramatic Society at the Tower Theatre, as it will be the 10th Anniversary of the freshly converted Tower Theatre’s opening performance. Ten years ago the opening production was Oliver! and to mark this FHODS will be presenting Oliver! again this summer. This production will be part of a grand package of shows and other events marking this special anniversary. This includes Jesus Christ Superstar in April, Ladies in Lavender in
FHODS pantomime Cinderella proved to be an absolute success both financially, with the biggest Tower Theatre audiences to date, and artistically. Theatre Manager Peter Heselden says, “We have never had such a success, we have been inundated with thank you’s and expressions of gratitude. It is always a pleasure to receive applause but even more so when you are swamped by it. I think it is our turn to thank all those who came along, schools, Brownies, care homes and our loyal audience for playing their part in making Cinderella such a memorable show. The last couple of years have seen local schools coming to the shows, during term time, and this is definitely
something we hope to build on. Indeed, we already have some bookings for our schools’ matinee performances. This year, in December, we shall be presenting Aladdin. Another much loved pantomime. Aladdin promises to be full of magic, colour and good old-fashioned fun. The Tower Theatre has yet to announce the full cast, as there are a number of auditions to take place. School parties and other groups can book now and tickets are on sale from 1st March. For further information about Aladdin and other Tower Theatre Shows please contact the Box Office on 01303 223925 or the website www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk
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Entertainment at The Tin Tabernacle
A new event for the Tin Tabernacle, with 3 talented entertainers. Peter Dinsley is a popular local singer who has played all over the county of Kent and beyond with his smooth swing style, bringing back memories of
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Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davies Jr. Lady Susan has wowed audiences all over the South East with her warm personality and voice. She appeared in ITV’s Bad Girls and has worked locally in theatres such as the Tower Theatre in Folkestone. Susan promises a night of great music from the 60’s onwards
Phil Hoyles has been a popular entertainer for over 15 years working all over the UK doing Holiday Parks, Theatres, Cruises and Hotels. He has toured the U.K. with his tribute show “The Tommy Cooper Experience” and was also featured in a West End production about the life of Tommy Cooper.
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Hythe Venetian Fete
On Wednesday 16th of August 2017 the Hythe Venetian fete is happening on the Royal Military canal. On this special day there will be processions of decorated floats in various themes, live music and a spectacular array of colours followed later by a grand firework display. The fete involves a cast of hundreds with an audience of thousands from far and wide viewing five hours of spectacle and entertainment. There are stalls on the canal banks to purchase food and drink plus various crafts and other items plus a fun fair. The Hythe Venetian fete opens at 4pm and entertainment starts an hour later. The evening starts with a daylight
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procession of decorated floats which is headed by a ceremonial float carrying the mayors of the historic Confederation of Cinque Ports in their full regalia. The second procession is at dusk when the floats are illuminated and lights twinkle from the trees along the canal banks. Each of the floats have either a humorous, historic, artistic or topical theme and prizes and trophies are awarded by the judges for the best entries.
Preceding the Venetian fete on the canal central stage there are free admission concerts by popular bands and artistes starting on the canal bank on the 12th to the 15th August. So why not buy an entry ticket and come along and see for yourself what a fabulous event this is. www.hythe-venetianfete.com Booking Office: tel:01303 267010
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Folkestone Sandcastle Competition Here’s looking at Sun, Sea and Sandcastles on Sunday 16 July when the Folkestone Sandcastle Competition will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary. Organiser Cath Mison is excited to be hosting this popular event along the Sunny Sands with local artist Shane Record. Both are hoping this year’s spectacular will have a record turn out of entrants. With a cost of £10 per entry you could be crowned the top Sandcastler of 2017. This wonderful community event which draws competitors down from London will be highlighting the wonderful work of the Church Street Project by holding a raffle to raise funds for this fantastic charity that provide couselling and creative therapies for young people in Shepway. Prizes have been donated by local businesses. If you would like to come build and create with Cath Mison or donate a raffle prize you can contact her on 07769684681 cathmison@gmail.com - Twitter or keep on top with all info on the Facebook page Folkestone Sandcastle Competition.
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Montgomery Vet Clinic Q & A Q: My cat’s belly and legs are almost bald but I can’t find a cause. What might it be? Cats are meticulous groomers, but this behaviour may become obsessive and lead to overgrooming, which can cause the baldness you mention. This obsessive behaviour can be triggered by stress or things like an allergic reaction. Diagnosing what is to blame can be difficult, and is based on ruling out known causes. It is good to start with a trip to the vet for an examination and possible allergy tests.
Q: My dog seems prone to diarrhoea. What are the causes? Unfortunately, there are many causes of diarrhoea in pets. Acute (short term) diarrhoea is usually triggered by a change in diet or by eating something unsuitable.
Treat it with plenty of water and easy to digest food such as chicken and rice. It should clear up within 2- 3 days but if this does not happen or your dog becomes unwell you should go to the vet as it is possible there may be a more serious cause for the diarrhoea needing treatment, such as a protozoal or bacterial infection. Chronic diarrhoea (lasting several days) has many causes and should be investigated by a vet. Clive Munns, Montgomery Vet Clinic, Smeeth
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Trawler Race Folkestone Trawlers and the National Coastwatch have joined together again this year to host the 4th return of the towns historic “Trawler Race” Weekend on Saturday & Sunday 12th & 13th of August 2017. Come watch the Trawlers battle it out on the high seas with their dazzling costumes and decorated boats - a unique creative art performance only you can experience here in Folkestone. The actual “Trawler “race will be on the Saturday (13.30 according to tides) and organisers Cath Mison, Terry Noakes & Andy Pope have put on events to cover both days so the community can have a fun weekend. All these events will be happening along the Stade by the Harbour which will include Fairground rides, Market & Food Stalls whereupon you can try our own freshly caught “Fish Baps” get up close with the Dover RNLI, Folkestone Rescue Team, Emergency Services, Live Music, dancing from the spectacular Studio Six dancers & so much more with some surprises!! The National CoastWatch “our eyes along the coast” will be showcasing the wonderful work they do along side their Tombola and “Guess how many shells are in this tank” with great prizes to be won.
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This weekend is a free event for the community - not only for the town to have some fun but to increase footfall & tourists along the quay, to encourage more people to support their local fishermen and buy fresh fish whilst enabling us to highlight the magnitude of our fishing heritage and the importance of keeping it. To keep that support going ingredients are readily available for the public to purchase to enter The Mariners 5th Annual Fish Pie Competition on the Sunday at 13.00hrs with Trophies and £100 up for grabs from Landlord John Dunbar - your chance to create “Folkestone in a bowl” - £3.00 to enter (monies raised for the NCI).
Come check out our history with a visit to the Folkestone Fishing Heritage museum located at the Old Booking Hall in the Harbours old Port Terminal. Free to enter and open from 10.00 - 16.00hrs daily. To help us recreate the nostalgia of our local “Trawler Race” we are asking if any members of the public have any footage or photos of previous races that we could utilise and share. If you would like to get involved performing or volunteering or if you require any information please contact Cath Mison 07769684681 or email cathmison@gmail. com or pop into Folkestone Trawlers Terry Noakes or The Mariners John Dunbar. See you on the Quay.
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Local Fishing with Trevor Ellse Welcome to our regular column with local fisherman Trevor Ellse, bringing us local news about our fisheries, including sea updates at our local shore marks: It’s been a hard month or so around our region with frozen lakes, calm water and the high pressure dictating the weather for long periods. As a result, the fishing suffered with not many fish being reported. Course or sea Thankfully the good side of storm Doris and the low-pressure systems that preceded is that it did give some much need sport to local anglers. Sea fishing has been slow for the cod fishing with only a handful being caught; loads of whiting being the only consolation. Of late the plaice have seen a return with anglers getting multiple catches. Marks to head for include Dungeness and Denge Marsh beaches, the Redoubt to Littlestone Lifeboat Station; these
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can produce good numbers of fish if you’re prepared to spend some time trying new marks. Trout Fishing Season We are now entering the trout fishing season; Powder Mill Reservoir near Broad Oak is probably the nearest, open from the 1st March. New stock has been introduced with over 600 good quality Rainbows. A six fish ticket is £30 and an evening after 2pm for 4 fish is £20. Bewl Water also opens on the 21st March for trout fishing with the controversial any method tactic also available. Eight fish ticket is £28 and a Junior Two fish ticket is £12. Nickolls Fishery has seen an upturn in sport recently with several 20lb carp being reported, most area are producing double figure commons and mirrors. The catch of the month so far goes to Jason Hole with a lovely mirror carp of 38lb, as seen in the photo. Backfilling has started along the new housing bank in the old works area and the area opposite will be closed to angling until work is completed. New season tickets are available from Derek the Bailiff on 07970 704584. Day tickets are also available from Derek. Cinque Ports Angling Society have been running matches at Beachborough Ponds with 18 anglers competing in the latest match. The winner was Paul Musson with over 8lb of fish. Membership applications to Mrs A.E. Usher on 01303 891450
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Finally for now, Carp Anglers interested in fishing Conningbrook, season tickets are now available; please contact me on 07771702801 Tight Lines, Trevor
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Local Clubs & Societies Folkestone & District Family History Society Contact: Janet powell 01223 750321 www.folkfhs.org.uk 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) Folkestone Chess Club The Adult section meets Wednesday 6-9pm & Saturday 2-5pm. TheJunior section meets on 2nd & 4th Saturday in the month 10.30am-12pm. Note that children must be accompanied at all times. It is best to pre-arrange your first visit via the P28
website below, especially on Saturday afternoons when entry is restricted. http://folkestone-chess.wix. com/folkestonechessclub 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 266793 (Tim Green) Hythe Cycling Club We are Hythe Cycling Club based around Hythe [Kent], Dymchurch and Romney Marsh and riding to other Kent coastal towns and villages. Its members engage in the congeniality of regular cycling on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays. For further information, please visit www.bc-clubs.co.uk/ hythecyclingclub/ or email cycleclub2015@gmail.com 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 chairman lynne sims 01303 238670 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.
For full details of local clubs and societies please visit www.eastkenthandbooks.com or call the phone number of the club or society you are interested in. Please mention “The Handbook” when responding to adverts
Welcome to East Kent Doula and to feel sure that there is support for both them and their birthing partners. Being a doula is not just about knowing everything about birth, but instead is about forming an important bond with a mum, allowing her to feel secure in her birthing environment and confident in both her antenatal and postnatal care - and this is what I hope to be able to give you.
Becoming a mother is one of the hardest yet most rewarding challenges that life can ever bring, and sometimes you might just need a little extra support. Working across areas of East Kent, I offer my birth and postnatal services to support mums-to-be and new mummies; with antenatal sessions, birth doula services, and postnatal care including breastfeeding support. I can be with you for as long or as little as you need to help you begin the amazing journey into motherhood.
As part of my re-training I completed a Diploma of Higher Education in Midwifery, Nursing and Health Studies, followed by Doula training and certification through Nurturing Birth, and finally I became a member of Doula UK and entered their mentoring scheme to become fully recognised, which I achieved for birth in September 2016 and postnatally in January 2017. I am also CRB checked and have completed a short paediatric first aid course. If you would like know more about what a doula is or the birth services and postnatal care packages that I offer, then please feel free to email me on hello@eastkentdoula.com
About me My name is Heidi and I am a mum to one beautiful son and a gorgeous daughter. I was lucky enough to have a student midwife with me throughout my first birth, which allowed me to have continuous care provided by just one person, including antenatal and postnatal visits alongside the birth itself. However, for mothersto-be this just isn’t usually the case. You hear so many stories of mums not knowing who their midwife is, or the midwife changing at the end of the shift during labour, and a lot of mothers can feel very alone with a lot of pressure on their partners to support them, and it is for this exact reason that I decided to re-train and become a doula. What I want is for women to feel empowered during birth; to understand how to achieve the birth that they desire, to see a continuous friendly and supportive face who will help to make that happen,
For 9 months, you support, nurture and protect them. Let me focus on you, whilst your focus is on them.
Email: hello@eastkentdoula.com to arrange a cup of tea to see how I can support you through pregnancy, birth and beyond.
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Useful Numbers Chemists Hythe Area: Eakins
High Street
01303 266308
Martello Drive
01303 262683
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Boots
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Paydens, 31-33 High St, Hythe
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Paydens, Stade St, Hythe
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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
Emergency Numbers Gas Emergency Kent County Council Police Station
Hawkinge Pharmacy 97 Canterbury Road Hawkinge
01303 892283
Lyminge Pharmacy 21 Station Road Lyminge
01303 862425
Chemist Late Night Opening (Hythe) The chemists don’t run a rota now, they are open as follows: Paydens (Stade St) until 6pm
Alcoholics Anonymous
08457 697555 0207 4030888
Anti-Social Behaviour Reporting
01303 660747
Childline Dentaline Electricity Power Loss Frank (Drugs Helpline) Kent Crimestoppers
0800 1111 01634 890300 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
Swan, Wild Bird & Seagull Rescue
01303 242956
The Samaritans
01303 255000
Water Leakline
0800 7311 933
Hospitals
Eakins until 6.30pm Doctors Surgeries Hythe Area:
Kent & Canterbury
01227 766877
Maidstone Hospital
0845 155 1000
William Harvey Hospital
01233 633331
Oaklands
01303 235300
NHS Direct
Sun Lane
01303 267102
Royal Victoria
Folkestone Area: Park Farm Surgery, 1 Alder Road
01303 851021
The New Surgery 128 Canterbury Road
01303 243516
Dentists 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
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NHS Direct
08458 247247
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Health Promotion
Hawkinge & Elham Valley Area:
0800 111999
01303 244442
Useful websites www.hythe-tourism.com www.hythe-kent.info www.discoverfolkestone.co.uk www.eastkenthandbooks.com
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London Marathon 2017 Once again I shall be running the London Marathon on 23rd April 2017 in aid of the Kent Association for the Blind (KAB). This will be my 17th official London Marathon in a row and to date I have raised over £68,000 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 2016 Marathon time was once again an improved time on previous years at 4 hours 12 minutes. It was particularly hard going from as early as mile 15, but thankfully picked up shortly afterwards. “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 23 miles from Sandgate Hill to Bonnington church and back. Already I am on my way having raised over £1,500 so far for this year’s race.”
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QBH Solutions
Friendly, simple and easy to understand HR & Compliance Support. Recruitment & Selection or finding and keeping new staff is an essential skill in helping your business to grow effectively and efficiently. People are the most important resource within your business and you will want to find and keep the right people for it. Not just in terms of qualifications and experience but also attitude, conduct and performance. The cost of poor recruitment, selection and HR solutions can run from hundreds of pounds into thousands of pounds. When you reflect on the time & cost associated with advertising, reviewing CV’s, interviewing, induction, training, developing and coaching new employees it makes complete business sense to have effective processes and strategies in place to ensure your business gets the right people. We have put together the following recruitment & selection strategies to provide additional HR support for small businesses; • Really understand and define the role you are recruiting for, what skills, experience and personal attributes are right for the role and your business. Define these within the Job Description. Do not forget to include Salary Scale, Place of Work and Hours of Work • How and where are you posting your job adverts. Are you using a recruitment agency, a job board website, local press? Really sell your business and don’t forget to advertise internally too. • Do a brief review of the applicants CV and Application Form against the Job Description, highlight anything that matches what you are looking for then complete a more thorough review, that way you are not wasting time on the applicants that are not suitable for the role. It is always excellent practise to have a strong idea of the personality and ability type of the applicant that you are looking for. P32
• In the interview always have a least two people, keep notes and compare them afterwards. Set tests, exams or role play during the interview, beware of the questions that you can & can’t ask. Don’t forget any special requirements specific to your industry (CRB / DBS etc) • Once you have selected the right person or people make sure you have a probationary or trial period for 3 to 6 months, clearly defined within the Contract of Employment. This gives both parties the opportunity to walk away with a reduced notice period. • Provide an effective induction, it doesn’t have to be to onerous or difficult but should cover as a minimum, H&S Issues, Fire & Emergency Plans and Evacuation Routes, Salary Payments, Other Staff Members, Breaks etc. • Once you have appointed the right person and they have started don’t forget to invest in them, train, coach, develop and support them. Supervisions or 1:1’s are a great tool to achieve this. For more information on implementing effective recruitment & selection strategies, HR Solutions in Folkestone, Kent and London, contact QBH Solutions Ltd today on info@qbhsolutions.co.uk or call us on 07795 564089
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The right HR & Compliance processes will grow and support your business
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Visit The Fifth Trust
logs that they need to buy. We can deliver logs to your door. Free Log Stacking Service
In this series, we look at the work of The Fifth Trust; a charity based near Canterbury, which supports adults with learning difficulties. In this edition, we focus on the work that is carried out in The Vineyard Wood Shed, and The Vineyard Garden Centre; both run by The Fifth Trust. The Vineyard Wood Shed Quality wood products hand made at Elham Valley Vineyard
Items we make include: • • • • • • •
Log Stores Planters/Pergolas Potting Benches Boot Stores Bird Tables/Boxes Animal Hutches And more!
The Vineyard Garden Centre We supply and deliver quality seasoned hard wood logs in East Kent We are always happy to advise new customers on the type of
We are not just a garden centre but a charity day centre for adults with learning difficulties. Our aim is to create meaningful employment opportunities for the people who attend each day and help us with the work in the garden centre. When delivering your logs, we will bring wheel barrows and some strong help to stack your logs wherever you would like them. Sourced from local Kent woods • Unseasoned logs £45 bulk bag • Barn stored seasoned logs bulk bags Mixed £60 • Chesnut £60 • Oak £65 • Ash £70 The Fifth Trust Elham Valley Vineyard Breach, Barham, Nr Canterbury Tel: 01227 831266
We make great quality log stores, with a range of sizes/options to suit your requirements. You are welcome to come and see all the items we have for sale – we are open seven days a week – or check out our website. Items can also be made to order, and all products are built to last using quality timber. P34
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Visit The Elham Valley Vineyard At The Vineyard, you will find:
Enjoy a cream tea, light lunch or a Sunday Roast
Offering a wide range of well priced, quality plants and items for your garden We also offer log delivery with a stacking service If you need a log store, we make those too at The Vineyard Wood Shed!
Elham Valley Vineyard, Elham Valley Road, Breach, Barham, Canterbury, Kent CT4 6LN Free on-site parking for all visitors
Providing fulfilling opportunities for adults with learning difficulties
01227 832022 www.fifthtrust.co.uk Reg charity no. 1136718
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5 care tips for your crowning glory scalp. Using a good quality yet gentle anti dandruff shampoo like loreals sensi balance will help sooth your irritated scalp yet smooth your hair at the same time.
The cold winter weather and changeable spring weather can play havoc with our hair and scalp causing dryness and styling issues caused by the blustery winds. It is important to us to educate you and our clients on the ways you can help prevent excess damage to your hair. We have put our heads together in Saffron hair and recommend the following five tips.
• Wear a hat or scarf to help protect your hair from the harsh wintery weather. Carry a little can of your favourite loreal hair spray and a comb to get rid of that unwanted hair. • Treat your hair and your scalp to a deep conditioning treatment/mask once a week such as loreal pro-fiber. The cold winter air mixed with central heating causes hair to become dry and brittle. A treatment/mask will help replenish and moisturise. • Harsh winter conditions can also cause a dry and flakey
• Due to increased static and dryness causing flyaway hairs, we tend to over use our heated styling equipment hoping this will control the wildness! We all know that hot styling tools cause damage to our hair so try to limit the use of them unless you really need to. It’s always worth investing in a good quality heat protection product such as Loreals Nutrifier Glycerol-coco oil blow dry cream. This protects your hair up to heats of 230 degrees. • Last but not least, make sure you visit your favourite salon at least every 6-8 weeks for a regular trim and help to prevent Split ends. Split ends can’t be repaired but a regular trim will help prevent them.
01303 487800 Professional, friendly, award winning Saffron Hair provides exceptional cutting, styling and colouring to create the perfect look for every occasion.
Why not book in for your next appointment?
153a The High Street | Hythe | CT21 5JL | e: saffronhairltd@gmail.com
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ENSURING THE THINGS YOU TREASURE ARE PROPERLY PROTECTED TAKES TIME Home insurance from NFU Mutual. Call 01304 825 225 for a quote or pop in Unit 9, Whitfield Court, Whitecliffs Business Park, Whitfield, Dover, Whitfield, Kent CT16 3PX Agent of The National Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Society Limited. For security and training purposes, telephone calls may be recorded and monitored.
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Index
Help so that you can find things quickly!
Business Services
Log delivery and stacking from The Fifth Trust
Health
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Mercury Mail Service
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Cargills
QBH Solutions – HR & Compliance
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Helen Craven Hypnotherapist 35
Metroline Fire and Security Alarms
Hythe Dental Care
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NFU Mutual
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Saffron Hair
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Ovengleam
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Oven Wizards
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Perfect Windows
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Tradex Kitchens
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Warwick & Warwick
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Wilco Plumbing & heating
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Children Doula
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The Wells Clinic
Little Oaks Nursery
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Home
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Stepping Stones Nursery
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Food & Entertainment Griggs of Hythe
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JJ Taxis & Wedding Car Hire 35 Leas Cliff Hall Lympne Castle The Fifth Trust Tea Room The Nutmeg Café
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Garden Land Matters
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BDI Furniture
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Blue Shield Insurance
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Sprinks & Sons Builders
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Computer Lady – PC Help
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Coopers Window Cleaning
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The Fifth Trust Garden Centre 35
Motoring 6
Hythe Garage
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Emerald Electrical Services 13 Guttering Cleaning & Maintenance Handyman Service
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Needles and Pins
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Why advertise within the handbooks? We’ve been publishing the handbooks for over 10 years now, and most of our advertisers have their advert included in every edition; why? Because it works - having their advert in the handbooks gets their telephones ringing.
We deliver the handbooks directly through the door of the local community. That means, when our readers are looking for a product or service, your phone number is right there in front of them, in their home. People like things to be straight forward, so if they’re looking for a company to do some work for them, they’ll be very likely to call the phone number they have already in front of them - particularly because our readers know, like and trust the handbooks. By association, they feel the same way about the company’s that advertise with us. Some of the feedback we get from our readers includes: “I wanted to call and say how useful the handbook is. It’s an excellent read and I know that I can feel confident using any of the advertisers in it” “We’ve just moved to the area and have found the handbook so useful - really pleased we’ve got it through the door” “Thank you for your recent article on jobs around the home - I was able to tick a number of things off my to do list using the companies you recommended.” And from our advertisers: “I have been advertising in the handbooks for a long while now, and would like to confirm I get more calls from it than I ever did from my newspaper advertising. I think it’s because people keep the handbooks in their homes, whereas the newspapers get recycled. Whatever it is, it’s working - please keep my advert running” “The handbook has been marvellous for our business; some of our best customers have come from there”
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Owlets
Jewellery & Antiques
We are buying! We pay top prices for:
Gold, Silver, Diamond Set Jewellery, Gold Coins, Gold Jewellery, Silver Jewellery, Quality Watches, Pocket and Vintage Watches, War Medals, Bronzes, Silver Tea Sets, Trays, Orientals, Frames, Amber Beads, Pottery and more
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Alison Chapman
99 High Street, Hythe, CT21 5JH Telephone: 01303 230333 P40
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