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Editors Letter Dear Neighbours,
Welcome to the latest edition of the Hythe Handbook; and firstly, thank you all so much for your feedback and enthusiasm received recently. It’s been quite overwhelming, and lovely to know that the Hythe Handbook is both useful and enjoyed. We’ve got a great edition for you this Spring; from details of the Hythe Festival 2012 to some lovely, local artwork by a company named White One Sugar, who kindly provided our front cover this edition. Hopefully, we’ll also have some lovely spring sunshine to enjoy while you’re reading! Isn’t it nice to look forward to the coming months? With the rowing boats on the canal, the car boot sales on both The Green and the Cricket Clubs,
and the summer programme of music at the bandstand at Oaklands on a Sunday afternoon what a lovely place we live in! We hope you enjoy the new look of the handbook this edition; we’ve just had a bit of a Spring-clean to ensure we continue to provide exactly what our readers want. As ever, as our local community magazine, we are always delighted to hear of local positive news and events that we can help to spread the word about. So please do continue to get in touch with any thoughts, comments or ideas for the coming year. With kindest regards,
Tuija
Tuija Foster, Editor
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Contents Health & Wellbeing 6 - 11 Singer/Songwriter 24 - 25 Competition Crossword 16 Childrens Puzzles 18 What’s On 21 - 25 Local Clubs 28 - 32 & Societies House & Home 35 - 41 Useful Numbers 42 Garden 43 - 47 Index of Advertisers 46 Deadline for the Summer Edition:
Friday 10th April 2012
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Hythe Festival This year’s Hythe Festival dates are 29th June till the 8th July and as usual there will be a very varied programme of parades in the High Street, music, concerts, theatres and open days. Fun days, a dog show and local sports including sailing, canoeing, golf, walks, table tennis, bowling, fishing – as you can see lots of activities for both old and young. There will be a FHODS musical; painting competition; Teddy Bears picnic for the children and special events at the RH&D Railway. Look out in the next edition of The Hythe Handbook for further details.
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Have you heard… On the school site as well as the Children’s Centre, there are also two Nurseries, Hythe Bay’s own and the privately run Stepping Stones Nursery. Hythe Bay Children’s Centre Nursery provides full day care for children aged from 3 months to 4 years and sessional groups for children aged two and up. The Nursery is proud to have extremely well qualified staff of all ages who can support your child in the foundations of learning through to school.
Hythe Bay Children’s Centre offers a safe and diverse place for you and your child to learn through play. They offer a range of groups including baby massage from birth; where you can experience the pleasures of massage together until they are ready for the next age appropriate group.
run with a crèche, so while you learn those all important skills, their team of highly trained professional staff take care of your little ones. Health Visitors and Midwives all run clinics from the Centre on a weekly basis. The Citizen’s Advice Bureau also provides a surgery from the Centre one morning a week which is open to anybody.
A final quote from another parent, ‘ Hythe Bay Children’s Centre gave me the help and support I needed to gain confidence as a new parent to get me through the difficult times as well as sharing those happy moments with my child.’ Full details of all the services offered opposite >>>>
This is what one parent said about the messy play group, ‘Mucky Pups allowed my child to explore paint textures and other materials and make as much mess as they like without me worrying about cleaning up afterwards’. The Centre also provides a range of courses for adults, which include help with returning to work, Mini-Mend, an advisory course on healthy eating as well as language courses. Some courses are P4
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Children’s Centres provide a variety of advice and support for parents and carers. Our services are available to you from pregnancy right through to when your child goes into reception class at primary school.
If you would like to know more please call Nick Lord on 07796 177584 or Shirley Johnson on 07900 882664.
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Spring into 2012 Let Foreman & Jones help you feel better in yourself. We are now entering our fourth year here on the High St and we’d like to say a big thank you to all our patients for their ongoing support. We recently asked our patients why they use our services; here are some of the lovely responses we received which may give you some insight into what you could expect when visiting us… “I’m lucky enough to have them in Hythe! Their approach is refreshing and professional. I feel I’m taking positive action in a more holistic way which is a relief from conventional medicine.” P.W, Kent. “I feel I must write and thank you for your wonderful treatment. As an ex-nurse I must admit I was a little sceptical regarding herbal treatments. Your initial consultation with me puts most GP’s to shame! I was suffering from the worst case of bronchitis I have ever experienced. Despite antibiotics prescribed by my GP, after 7 days I was getting worse. After only two days of your treatment
the results were miraculous. I can breathe again! In future my health matters are in your hands and I shall not hesitate to recommend you to all and everyone.” J.Dover, Kent
her approach to people make her the best at what she does. Jodie is a fantastic herbalist and reflexologist and would add value to the wellbeing of any patient she encounters.” S.S, Kent.
“Jodie is extremely caring and knowledgeable. When you have a consultation with her you feel that you are the only client she has, and she has all the time for you. Never is your appointment rushed. Always happy to see you. When you come away you feel a lot lighter in body and spirit. Just brilliant!” K.S, Kent.
“Jodie inspires me with confidence that my health problem can be dramatically improved.” S.H, Kent.
“Jodie is extremely professional and passionate about her area of expertise. Her subject knowledge, her integrity and
If you’d like to find out whether Herbal Medicine is for you, then do pop in and have a chat with us, we are situated diagonally opposite Boots the chemist between 112 wines and Church Mouse Studios. Why not let us help you to feel better in yourself?
Why not take a look at their website for articles on a wide range of ailments and to find out more about how they might be able to help you.
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Where quality and care go hand in hand.
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Why I Love England A series of cameos on the theme of “Why I love England” through the eyes of a Swedishborn resident of Hythe observing the life and times of the town.
queue where your invitation to attend was checked.
Have you ever seen anything like it?
Within minutes a cheerful doctor shoved a syringe in your arm and that was that!
Then it was either straight on or up the stairs where you got in line and invited to bare your left shoulder.
By Margaretha Kirkham
They came in droves! I had no idea there were so many people in Hythe in the same age range as me and my hubby.
Everything was kept in perfect order by friendly young people in red vests.
It was flu-jab time and the organisation at our surgery was amazing.
Once back home again to the peace and quiet you wondered if it had ever happened!
You got in through the front door, straight into a long
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Spring: The Time Of New Growth And A Seasonal Acupuncture Tune Up
regarded as the underlying causes.
Feeling tired and run down physically or emotionally after the winter cold and snow? Still recovering from those niggling ailments such as colds and flu? Acupuncture helps a wide range of physical and emotional conditions from muscle/ back pain to stress and anxiety. But you don’t need to be ill to have acupuncture. A quarterly seasonal tune up using acupuncture can help reduce sickness, boost energy levels and improve overall wellbeing.
Acupuncturists look at the whole person and may give dietary and lifestyle advice, as well as teaching how to relax and boost health and energy using the ancient art of qi gong. Learn about some of these and other intriguing techniques such as cupping and moxibustion, in my next article. The national Acupuncture Awareness Week (27th February - 4th March) highlighted the growing interest in acupuncture. So find out more and benefit from this safe and natural treatment.
Why do I need a seasonal tune up now? When seasons change extra demands are placed on the energy of our bodies and we are more prone to illness or feeling down. The ancient system of acupuncture works in tune with nature and eases this time of transition. Spring is a time of new growth and rejuvenation but the change from cold, short days to lighter evenings and more warmth can leave people being vulnerable to illness or lacking emotional strength. Prevention is better than waiting until we become ill or emotionally run down and yet many people take more care of their car than their mind and body! The car may have regular servicing and care, so what about our physical and emotional needs? Having a seasonal acupuncture tune up makes sense in helping to ward off potential illness, or making us stronger to fight any existing conditions. Acupuncture works not only by addressing the symptoms, but also by improving the energy imbalances that are
Stephen Bayliss BSc(Hons), BA (Hons), PGCE, MEd, Lic. Ac, MBAcC Acupuncturist, Acupuncture Kent. Stephen has clinics in Hythe and Folkestone. For more information please visit www.acupuncture-kent.co.uk, telephone 01303 253304 or email: stephen@acupuncturekent.co.uk (See Acupuncture advert below). Copyright: Stephen Bayliss, February 2012
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really to the IBS. I no longer need to take the medication for this as the plan seems to have sorted it out – telling me that it’s the right food now going in my body. I reached goal after 9½ months on SureSlim meaning I had lost 7½ stone. It’s truly amazing. I am a size 10 now which I didn’t even think was possible. I’ve been able to keep the weight off with the help of my lifestyle plan and I plan on keeping it that. I now have the key to manage my weight for the rest of my life.
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Poetry Corner by Joe Thomas
(Sandgate Writers)
The Perfect Man Sue says to her ninety-year old Gran. ‘What’s your definition of the perfect man?’ ‘That’s hard to say.’ Gran sighs. ‘Men are so difficult to analyse; but it’s important to have a man who is faithful and will always love you. And you want one, who’s well read, who’s thoughtful and good in bed,
and it’s important to have one as well, who is hygienic and doesn’t smell, and hopefully a man well endowed someone who stands out in a crowd. But what’s most important of all my sweet, is that these four men must never meet.’
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Recipe Easter Chocolate Mousse Cake
Serves 8
Ready in 1¼ hours plus 3 - 4 hours chilling Perfect for a special Easter Sunday meal this indulgent dessert has a chocolate sponge base, creamy white chocolate mousse filling and a rich and dark chocolate glaze. It can be prepared the day before or made a couple of weeks in advance and frozen.
Ingredients BASE 3 eggs 70g caster sugar 50g plain flour 2 tbsp cocoa powder MOUSSE 2 x 150g bars good quality white chocolate, broken into pieces 3 tbsp milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 300ml double cream 3 large egg whites 2 tsp powdered gelatine GLAZE 85g plain chocolate 20g unsalted butter 4 tbsp double cream Melted white chocolate and small candy coated chocolate eggs, to decorate
Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Grease and line the base of a 20 cm round spring-form tin. To make the base, whisk the eggs and sugar together in a large heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water until very thick and pale – the whisk should leave a trail in the mixture when lifted. 2. Sift over the flour and cocoa and fold in gently. Pour into the prepared tin and bake for 12-15 minutes until just springy to the touch. Turn out and leave to cool completely. Clean the tin and lightly grease and re-line the base. Place the cold sponge in the base of the tin. 3. To make the mousse, place the white chocolate, milk and vanilla extract in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water and leave until melted. Remove from the heat and stir until smooth then stir in 4 tbsp of the cream. 4. Dissolve the gelatine in 2 tbsp hot water. Cool for a few minutes then stir into the chocolate mixture. Softly whip the rest of the cream and fold into the chocolate mixture. Whisk the egg whites until stiff and fold in. Spoon the mousse over the sponge base and chill for 3-4 hours until set. 5. For the chocolate glaze, melt the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Remove from the heat, stir until smooth then stir in the cream. Leave until cool and thick enough to spread, stirring occasionally. 6. Remove the mousse cake from the tin and gently spread the chocolate glaze over the top. Drizzle with melted white chocolate and decorate with the chocolate eggs.
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Cryptic Crossword Solution on page 46 Across 1. Page to find recipe for soup (6) 4. Apostle friendly or tepid (8) 9. Land occupied by first hot beasts (6)
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Kids Party Protocol! What am I doing for my birthday party this year? These are the dreaded words that can send even the most organised of mums into a downward spiral of stress. Parties may have changed over the years but one thing remains the same – your child’s expectation that his or her birthday party is THE most important and fun day of the year and should be celebrated accordingly. Add to that the constant reminders of the amazing parties of his / her friends and the accompanying ‘playground peer pressure’ and it is no wonder that many mums feel strained as the impending birthday looms nearer.
Parties of yesteryear The traditional party of years ago for a child that has just started school, would generally comprise a simple trip to the local play centre, with a birthday cake thrown in for good measure. But as kids have been seduced by the lavish parties featured on popular children’s TV and influenced by the myriad of themed characters that infiltrate their daily lives, so expectations of what is acknowledged as a ‘good’ party have also shifted up a few gears.
• Always seek out an entertainer that has been recommended to you – and ensure they are CRB checked and have the necessary public liability insurance. Don’t be afraid to ask for references either! • A reputable children’s entertainment company will operate with teams of entertainers – so in the event of sickness or an accident, there is always a back up resource to cover all the party bookings • Don’t get sucked into the ‘battle of the party bags’. Parents invest too much time and £££s putting together party bags only for children to forget about them the minute they leave the event. Far better to buy one gift (from the Pound Shop) which matches the theme of the party eg a fairy wand for fairy parties or a princess book for a princess party. If you have a children’s party dilemma and need to talk to an expert, contact Emporium Parties on 01303 647007 or email info@emporium-parties. co.uk. Emporium Parties operates children’s parties in Kent, Sussex, Essex and Surrey.
What’s hot, what’s not? As we all know, children can be quite specific about their likes and dislikes and will generally voice their preferred choice of party theme in no uncertain terms! Just as children’s toys can drift in and out of favour, the theming for birthday parties is equally transient. For the last 2-3 years, younger girls have gravitated towards fairy and princess parties whilst boys regularly requested pirate and super hero based parties - but now Mama Mia and disco based parties dominate for the girls whilst boys regularly request a Ben 10 or Toy Story type celebration. The advent of dance based computer games like the Wii, reality TV shows profiling emerging dance talent and the growing sophistication of ‘wake up and shake up’ exercise routines that mark the start of the school day, has created a generation of dance crazed youngsters, keen to strut their stuff and learn new moves!
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Top tips for success If you’ve got a child’s birthday looming, here are some top tips to ensure the party is a runaway success: • Take the stress out of hosting a party by hiring in the services of an experienced children’s party entertainment company – that way both the children and you get to have fun!
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What’s On Lord Whisky Animal Sanctuary A stall has been set up to raise funds for the Lord Whisky Animal Sanctuary at Stelling Minnis in the Malthouse Indoor Market in Hythe High Street. (The stall can be found near the Cafe). Good quality bric-a-brac and Lord Whisky Souvenirs are for sale. Volunteers to help run the stall every Friday and Saturday are needed. If you think you can help, please call us on 862622. You can also drop off donated items at the Malthouse stall. Anything will be accepted, as long as it is in good condition and not too large. Old blankets and towels for the animals can also be left at the stall. The Lord Whisky Animal Sanctuary cares for and rehomes a variety of animals such as cats, dogs, horses, rabbits, goats and fowl etc. Mar 24th St Leonard’s Church, Hythe At 7.30pm Hythe Town Concert Band, Hythe Band of the Salvation Army & Shepway Community Gospel Choir annual concert. Retiring collection. Further details from 01303 264470. April 2nd Oaklands Surgery Coffee Morning 10am-11.30am. All welcome. Sandgate Farmers’ Market every first and third Saturday at Chichester Memorial Hall Sandgate from 10.00am to 12.30pm contact: zoesvarian@aol.com April 8th Easter Egg Hunt at Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway www.rhdr.org.uk/ Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway. Scanlons Bridge Road, Hythe, Kent, CT21 6LD. P22
April 21st Saltwood Choral Society Concert in Saltwood Village Hall at 7.30pm “Songs of the mountains and the sea”. Tickets £6 (including refreshments) from members Brandons Music Shop in Hythe, or at the door. Folkestone Jazz Club At The Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone CT20 3HL. 01303 277175
THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ April 5th Jo Fooks Quartet Buster Birth, Val Mannix & Ted Beament. The swinging lady of British Jazz returns to The Tower. April 12th Peter King Quartet Steve Melling, Mick Hutton & Teddy Pope. This is totally World Class There are alto players & there is Peter King. April 19th Hilary Cameron Trio Nic Kacal, Winston Clifford A return visit of this London based trio. Lead by Hilary Cameron, originally from Folkestone. April 26th Mick Foster / Karen Sharp Quintet Ted Beament, Rod Brown & Joe Mudele All star group of quality musicians - with the legend of legends Joe Mudele & the battle of the baritones. May 3rd Colrose 5 + 1 A great night of fun jazz - from Spike Jones to Ellington
May 10th Jazz Messengers (Tribute to Art Blakeys 1960s Messengers). Geoff Mason, Steve Fishwick, Kelvin Christiane. Alan Berry, Trevor Tomkins, Val Mannix. Some of the best of the UKs modern jazzmen - Recalling the great music of Art Blakeys Messengers. May 15th The Roger Lewin Quartet The swinging group from the Medway Towns Apr 25th St Leonard’s Church, Hythe Ana Luísa Monteiro (piano) with singers and cellist perform enchanting music by Rossini, Martinu and Liszt (followed by ploughman’s lunches in the church). Tickets £5 from Brandon’s Music Shop, 55 High Street, Hythe (free admission to those under 18). Further details from 01303 264470. 6th May Round the Houses at Hythe At 10am, www.rthouses.com Tuesday and Thursday Evenings Learn easily the moves of Argentine Tango in a small group. No partner necessary. Venue: Palmarsh Village Hall, Hythe; please ring for details Price £7.50pp single lesson or block of 4 lessons £24pp Contact Piltango Tel: 01303 277715 May 12th St Leonard’s Church, Hythe at 7.30pm Vientos Ensemble perform music for wind trio.
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Tickets £8 from Brandon’s Music Shop, 55 High Street, Hythe (free admission to those under 18). Further details from 01303 264470. Wine tasting events at One One Two Wines Weekend tastings are currently concentrating on our new Austailians from Grant Burge Wines, so call in at any time on a Saturday or Sunday for a taste. Don’t forget; we can also deliver purchases from One One Two Wines - Minimum order is £35, delivery free within the Hythe Area (ask for details for other areas). Our usual delivery day in Thursday but we can offer alternative days while the gas works take place. 3rd April, 1st May, 5th June and throughout the year.
Hythe Film Society at Hythe meet first Tuesday of every month ‘for an evening of British and Continental cinema’. Venue: Hythe Bay School, Cinque Ports Avenue, Hythe Contact Hythe Film Society Tel: 01303 266596 Music on a Sunday Afternoon 2012 We are pleased to have received confirm that the Sunday afternoon concert series WILL be continuing at the beautiful parish church of SS Mary & Eanswythe’s. The Bayle, Folkestone. Full details are shown below: 3rd June John Irving (fortepiano). The newly appointed Head of the Music Department Canterbury Christ Church University plays a programme of
Mozart Sonatas and Fantasias on his own fortepiano. Sunday concert tickets remain at £8 per person. Children and students in full-time education admitted free. Seats may be booked in advance by calling 01303 257 248 and paying at the door on the day. www.dandi.me.uk/music 18th May (Fri) - 20th May (Sun) The fifth Sacconi Chamber Music Festival. To mark this fifth anniversary, the concerts will feature several quintets and we are more than delighted that the remarkably gifted pianist, Tom Poster, will be making a very welcome return visit. Full details will be available in church and on the Quartet’s website www.sacconi.com
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What’s On (Cont…) Folkestone has the F-Factor... do you? Grab your songbook and guitar - the F-Factor is coming to town! Budding musicians no longer need to travel far and wide to showcase their talents as Googies Art Cafe will be hosting a singer-songwriter competition starting this April. Despite the name, the competition is more Fame Academy than X-Factor, and will feature many of the region’s most promising original artists over the course of six bi-monthly heats. The final of the competition will take place at Googies on June 28th with the winners not only having the opportunity to record their own 7” vinyl single but also to go on tour as the very special guests of the Preservation Society record label! The competition is open to all ages and aims to showcase music across the entire spectrum. Performances at Googies will be “unplugged” with no drums although bands may put forward their existing material for entry provided it is original.
The winning artist/band may record their single and do the tour performances with full instrumentation. The six performers at each of the six heats will face a judging panel made up of industry professionals. They will perform three songs each - of which at least one must be their original work - with the panel deciding which three artists face the public vote. The winners will then be chosen by the audience and will go into the grand final. The competition is being organised by new local music promoters Hanging Man Promotions, whose mission is to bring the best in new alternative music to Folkestone, in conjunction with Googies Arts Café and the Preservation Society. Nick Clout from Hanging Man told us: “The inspiration to put on F-Factor came from an intense passion and belief in local music which we know that Googies shares in abundance. With the backing of the Preservation Society we now have an amazing prize worthy of the local talent”.
To enter, email Hanging Man at nick@hangingman.co.uk / mark@hangingman.co.uk or get in touch via their Facebook page www.facebook.com/hangingmanpromotions. For more information or an informal chat, speak to Keith at Googies Art Cafe or visit www.hangingman.co.uk
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Local Clubs & Societies Arthritis Aware
Burlesque Classes at Lympne Village Hall.
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.
Starting on Wednesdays from 14th September. 8pm - 9.30pm. £7. Get fit, have fun and feel fabulous. Whatever your size, shape or age - release your inner vixen!
Contact telephone 266673.
Art & Creative Classes
For further information e-mail jojager@quizzicool.co.uk
Informal classes for the arts, yoga and theatre in Marine Walk Street, Hythe www.thewhitehorsestudio. co.uk mail@ thewhitehorsestudio.co.uk 01303 239625 or 01303 812242
Ashford Astronomical Society
Friendly, welcoming astronomy society, meets every last Friday of every month at Woodchurch Memorial Hall. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned observer, young or old, there’s something for everyone. Contact Jason on 01233 333945 or 07971 435835. Email: jacethebace@gmail. com www.ashfordastro.org.uk
Badminton
Castle Badminton Club meets on a Tuesday evening between 8pm and 10pm at Saltwood Village Hall. Further details from John Dennis on 01303 237968
Bell Ringers
Bell ringers needed, full training given. Please call Cleo on 01303 230433
Boogie at The Grand
Every Monday at Keppels Bar, The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone, Kent. 7.30pm-8.30pm Beginners jive/swing dance class 8.30pm-11.30pm Dance to hot stompin’ sounds from the 1940’s & 50’s Further Details: 07896 654571 or revboogie@hotmail.co.uk P28
Burlesque Classes at Hawkinge Community Centre.
confidential and impartial. Full details of opening times can be found on our website or at the drop-in clinic at Hythe Bay Children’s Centre. Visit: www.shepwaycab.co.uk or you can telephone the Adviceline on 0844 499 4118. Shepway CAB is a charity.
Classic Bike Night
Every Tuesday, 7.30pm at The Drum Inn, Stanford nr Hythe. Call 01303 812125
Starting on Saturdays from 17th September. 12.30pm - 2.15pm. £7. Get fit, have fun and feel fabulous. Whatever your size, shape or age - release your inner vixen!
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For further information e-mail jojager@quizzicool.co.uk
Elham Farmers’ Market
Capel Farmers Market
10am - 12.30pm Tuesdays at Capel-Le-Ferne Village Hall. Call 07899 082356 or www.capel-le-ferne.org
Cats’ Protection
Folkestone and Hythe branch are seeking volunteers at their charity shop which is at the Eastern end of the High Street at number 139a - next door to the Bathtime shop. Please call the duty manager or phone 01303 238661. We are also seeking fosterers for our cats and kittens - if you can help with this then phone Lin 01303 237744.
Cinque Port Morris Men
Every Thursday from October to April, 8pm - 10pm at the Memorial Hall in Benenden For further information www.cinqueportmorrismen. org or email info@ cinqueportmorrismen.org.
Citizens Advice Bureau
The Citizens Advice Service provides advice on your rights and responsibilities. The service is free, independent,
at Hythe Imperial Hotel. £6 pp every Tuesday evening 7 - 9pm Contact: Pauline Mason Tel: 01303 265513 11am - 1pm An Elham in Business initiative, held on the Triangle (the green at the southern end of the village) every 2nd and 4th Sunday. Villagers are directly involved through the Elham Farmers’ Market Friends Association who has its own produce and arts and crafts stalls alongside professional producers.
Exercise through movement and dance Classes
Salvation Army Hall Monday 7.15pm - 8.15pm. £3 per night. For more information please call 01303 892946
Folkestone and District Family History Society
7pm on the first Thursday of each month at Radnor Park Community Centre. www.folkfhs.org.uk
Folkestone Camera Club
7.30pm every Monday at St. Georges Church, Audley Road, Folkestone from September to May. Further info can be found at: www.folkestonecameraclub. co.uk or telephone Jenny Barraclough (Press Officer) 01303 245399 or email jenny-bar@dsl.pipex.com
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Folkestone Choral Society Would you like to sing? We exist to enjoy together the choral music we prepare and to share that with local residents as well as the many visitors to the area. Rehearsals are held each week to prepare for the three or four major concerts normally presented each year. www.folkestonechoral.org.uk Further details from 01303 237968.
Folkestone Decorative and Fine Arts Society (FDFAS)
meet at The Tower Theatre (home of FHODS), Shorncliffe on 4th Thursday of the month, 2pm for 2.15pm. Guests/ prospective members welcome (£5). Membership info: 01303 239530, or e-mail: folkestone@ nadfaskentarea.org.uk For programme details visit Folkestone section of www.nadfaskentarea.org.uk
Folkestone Duplicate Bridge Club
The Club meets every Monday evening at 7pm for 7.15pm. Visitors are welcome with partners (except 1st Monday in month when there is a club competition). For more information please contact: The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2XL Tel:01303 222 222
Folkestone, Hythe and Dover Wildlife Group Contact Pauline Bateson on 01304 853503 or go to www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk
Folkestone & Hythe operatic and dramatic society
The Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent. For Show information: www.towertheatrefolkestone. co.uk. Box office: 01303 223925.
To hire theatre and function area for parties etc call Peter 07711 710952.
Friends of Oaklands Health Centre Coffee Morning
For patients by the Friends of Oaklands Health Centre on the 1st Monday of the Month in the Randall Davis Room (1st Floor). Come along and join us for a friendly chat. 10am 11.30am
Hayne Barn Indoor Tennis Centre
in Saltwood (Nr. Hythe). 2 Indoor courts available to book for members and nonmembers. Coaching available for juniors and adults. Court bookings: 01303 265512. Director of Tennis, Duncan Prior: 07723 958911 duncan@talent4tennis.co.uk
Health Walks in Hythe
All are welcome to join these FREE Health Walks every Thursday until further notice Meet: 10.15am (for 10.30am start) at Reflections, Terrace Bar, Hythe Imperial Hotel, Hythe, CT21 6AE. For further information please contact East Kent HealthWalks on 01304 828700 or visit: www.whi.org.uk/eastkent. Price: Free entry
High Thai Society
Meets every last Sunday of the Month at 7pm at Thailand Tom, 38 High Street, Hythe. 01303 264168.
Hythe and District Gardeners’ Association
Meets at 7.30pm on the 1st Tuesday of each month at St Johns’ Ambulance Hall, Albert Lane, which runs at the side of the Hope Inn off Stade Street. Subscription is £5 per year Prospective new members can obtain further info by ringing 01303 followed by either 262171, 260827 or 265927.
Hythe and Romney Marsh Lions Club
Fundraising for local charities, meet the 2nd Monday of the month at the Red Lion Pub, Hythe. For more info contact Margaret on 267392
The Royal Air Forces Association
Hythe and Romney Marsh Branch. Tel: 01303 238435
Hythe and Saltwood Sailing Club
at Marine Parade, Hythe. Contact 01303 265178 or go to www.hssc.net
Hythe Bay Children’s Centre Cinque Ports Avenue, Hythe CT21 6HS 01303 267802
Adult Education Mondays 7pm to 8pm Spanish Year 1 Class Tuesdays 7.30pm - 8.30pm Art Appreciation: How to Look at Pictures Wednesdays 7pm - 8.30pm Spanish Improvers course. Fridays 10am - 11.30am Spanish: Improving your spoken Spanish. 2pm - 3pm French Conversation group. Some courses are free and for others there is a small charge. All run during school term times only, for more information or to book a place on any class. Please contact Nick Lord on 07796 177584. Groups for parents and children Mondays 1.30pm - 3.00pm One is Fun. Activities for tots 6 to 18 months.
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Local Clubs & Societies (Cont...) Tuesdays 10.30am - 12pm Blooming Babies. Sensory Play and Baby Massage from new born upwards (new second group). Please call Shirley on 07900 882664 to book a place on either session. Wednesdays 8.40am - 12.00pm Midwife surgery - by appointment only 1pm - 2.30pm Health Visitor Surgery Drop-in to talk through any issues with the Health Visitor, bring your Red Book, have your baby weighed. Stop for a play in the Family Room. Thursdays 9am - 10.30am Mucky Pups Messy play for all - birth to preschool age. 1.30pm - 3pm Blooming Babies Sensory Play and Baby Massage from new born until they won’t keep still! Fridays 9am - 10.30am Two’s Too: For toddlers aged 18 to 30 months. 2pm to 3pm Family Support Cafe: come and have a cuppa and a natter. Other Services Mondays 4.45pm - 6pm Stop Smoking Service - NHS run smoking cessation class, appointments essential. Call 0800 849 4444 for more information Fridays 10am - 12pm Citizen’s Advice Bureau, drop in service - no appointment necessary.
Hythe Bowling Club
Ladies Walk, Hythe. For more information call 01303 266793.
Hythe Book Club
at the Red Lion on the third Thursday of every month at 7.30pm.
Hythe Bridge Club
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Subscription is £5 per year. Table money £1.50. Contact 01233 720597.
Hythe Civic Society Guided Walks
A leisurely walk around Old Hythe, including St Leonard’s Church and Crypt. Charge: 50p per person (crypt extra), which includes a descriptive leaflet. This walk takes place every Thursday, June to September inclusive. No need to book. Parties (10 +) at any time by arrangement. Leader: Hythe Civic Society 01303 266118 . Meet: 10.30am, Hythe Town Hall, High Street (TR 163 347). Distance: 0,5 miles (1.5 hours), Grade: 1. NO DOGS.
Hythe Farmers’ Market
in the Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Street, Hythe (every second and fourth Saturday of the month) 10am - 12pm. For further information please call 01303 266118 or 01303 268715.
Hythe Film Society
The inaugural meeting will be on Tuesday 4th October and thereafter it will be the first Tuesday of the month at the Hythe Bay School 7.30pm. Tickets and membership forms will be available at the Hythe Camera Shop. Further details available from: Derek Budd 01303 266596 email: filmsociety.hythe@o2.co.uk
Hythe Flower Club
Meets the first Monday of the month at the United Reformed Church, East Street at 7pm for 7.30pm, except Jan when there’s no meeting. Yearly subs are £20, new members very welcome. For further info contact Veronica Hopker: veronicahopker@fsmail.net or 01303 862811, or Kathleen Mansfield on 267461 or rmansfield@rya-online.net
Hythe Guides
Every Tuesday at The Guide Hall, St Nicholas Road, Hythe, 7pm For girls aged 10 - 14. Contact Jo Day 07725 525445
Hythe Parent and Toddler Group
Every Friday morning at Hythe Methodist Church, 9.30am 11am, during term time. Phone Rachel on 01303 239368 for details.
Hythe Snooker Club
For more information and to join the club. Contact Mr W Garrard on 01303 265141.
Hythe St. John Ambulance cadets
meet at the St.John Hall Albert Lane on Wednesday evenings 6.30pm till 8pm. Ages from 10 - 16 years. All new members welcome and those who wish to renew their membership. Contact Grahame Bredbere 07813 606157 or the St.John Hall 01303 269689 on Weds evenings.
Hythe Tennis Club
meets at the Canal Bank, Hythe. For more information about joining the club and participating in our tournaments and events. Please call our Membership Secretary on 01303 266354. All welcome.
Hythe Twinning Association
Continuing international friendship with Hythe’s twin towns; Berck sur Mer in France & Poperinge in Belgium. Further info from hythe. twinning@hydanthe.freeuk. com or on 01303 268375.
Italy Star Association
1943-1945 Veterans! Join us... hone our National Secretary on 020 8241 0275
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Lympne/Hythe Needle club
Meets 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month in the Lounge at Churchill Court, Cinque Ports Avenue, Hythe from 2pm 5pm. Any form of needle craft carried out, whether it be cross stitch, tapestry, bobbin lace or bead work. Everyone welcome. Further information from Betty 01303 264811.
Lympne WI
Lympne Village Hall, 2pm on the 2nd Thursday in the month. Everyone welcome. Call Julie, the secretary on 01303 230855.
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 included). Come have fun while improving & maintaining your mobility. Keep Fit Association teacher, on the Register of Professionals as a Level 3 instructor. FOLKESTONE, The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2XL. Thurs & Tues. 10.30am - 11.30am, £3.50. NEW ROMNEY, Romney Marsh Day Centre, Rolfe Lane, New Romney, TN28 8TR. Weds. 2pm - 3pm, £4. Contact 01303 261876 or veraneaves@hotmail.com
Meditation Classes
Thursdays 7.30pm - 9pm St Saviours Church, Canterbury Road, Folkestone. Buddhist meditation techniques for developing peace of mind and a positive outlook. Cost £5, no previous experience necessary. Mondays 6.30pm - 7.30pm Contact: Jampel Buddhist Centre (01227) 760 955 www.meditateinkent.com
Queen’s Own Buffs Association of Folkestone & Hythe
Ex-servicemen from other Regiments are welcome. Meet monthly for comradeship with supper, bingo, raffles and much more. Contact Branch Secretary Stuart McIntyre on 01303 240147.
Redoubt Sailing Club
Location: Nickolls Lake, West Hythe. Membership Sec. Rob Purvis: 01303 260512. Racing and free sailing (non racing) all year round. Adult and Childrens’ training.
Romney Marsh Walking Society
New members and visiting walkers are always welcome. Our programme is varied, usually a Sunday afternoon or whole day walk alternates with a Saturday morning walk followed by a pub lunch. Children are welcome if accompanied by a responsible adult but dogs are not allowed. You will find the programme of planned walks on our website: www.romneymarshfootpaths. co.uk
Saltwood Choral Society
We have a wide and varied repertoire: oratorio, anthems, the Mass, folk songs, Gilbert and Sullivan and works from modern composers. We rehearse at Saltwood Primary School, Grange Road, Saltwood on Wednesday evenings 7.15pm - 9pm. We welcome new members in all sections particularly tenors and basses. For further info please telephone 01303 237992.
Saltwood Old Time Dance Club
If you like Old Time & Sequence Dancing why not come and join us at the Village Hall every Wednesday evening 7pm - 10pm. refreshments provided.
Contact 01303 260214.
Saltwood Shortmat Bowls
Sundays, 6pm - 9pm and the 1st and 3rd Weds of the month from 2pm - 5pm in the Village Hall. Contact 01303 266624.
Saltwood Village Hall
The Green, Saltwood. A perfect venue for meetings, parties, weddings and fun. For more information please contact: June Bessell on 01303 268362.
Sandgate Writing Circle
We hold two meetings a month at two locations in Sandgate . Both in the morning at 10am - 12am. If you would like a friendly relaxed couple of hours with gentle folk please drop in. For more information phone Joe Thomas - Secretary, Sandgate Writers on 01303 842397 or Email: joe. tom277864@tiscali.co.uk
Shepway Fuchsia and Pelargonium Group
meet at 7.30pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Surrenden Road, Cheriton. Visitors and new members will be made very welcome
South Kent Multiple Sclerosis Society
Local support for all those whose lives are affected by MS. Call 08453 970543, e-mail sekentmssociety@hotmail. co.uk or go to www.mssociety. org.uk/branches/kent/south_ east_kent
Our Tai Chi and Qigong (Chi Kung)
Beginners’ Classes in Hythe and Sandgate are suitable for all ages and abilities. Tai Chi Beginners’ Classes at Hythe Methodist Church Hall, Rampart Road, Hythe CT21 5BG Thurs mornings 10am - 11am
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Local Clubs & Societies (Cont...) Tai Chi Beginners’ Classes at The Chichester Memorial Hall, Sandgate High Street, CT20 3AR Tue evenings 6pm - 7pm Fri mornings 11.15am - 12.15pm Qigong at The Chichester Memorial Hall, Sandgate Tues evenings 7.15pm - 7.45pm Fri mornings 9.30am - 10.30am For more details contact: Catherine - enquiries@ taichiholidays.com Tel. 01303 890652 (Tues evening classes) Sue - taichi.sandgate.hythe@ talktalk.net Tel. 01303 210456 (Thurs and Fri morning classes)
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 12.20pm - 4pm.
Yoga with Jane classes
Due to changed circumstances Monday night classes at Palmarsh Hall have been rescheduled to Thursdays until the summer. Newcomers and former clients all welcome. Reduced rates for exclassmembers who previously attended at Lympne and Hythe. Spring Booster. Thursdays from 7 to 8.30pm.Stretch, tone, relax. Mainatain and increase flexibility, boost health and mood, relieve stress. Suitable for all levels. Palmarsh Hall, Thursdays 7pm to 8.30pm. Qualified and experienced teacher. Private tuition also available. Ring 01303 269997 for more information or email janedunn2009@live.co.uk
Shepway & District University of the Third Age (U3A) The U3A is a self-help organisation for people
who are retired or not in full-time work and who are encouraged to share their knowledge, skills, interests and experience. The organisation provides educational, creative, and leisure groups in a friendly environment located throughout the Shepway area of Folkestone, Hythe, and Romney Marshes. We currently have over 35 different groups in a variety of subjects which include Board Games, Books, Cards, Computers, Crafts, Cycling, Dance, Golf, Languages, Local & Family History, Music, Poetry, Walking, and Sunday Lunches. We hold regular coffee mornings in both Folkestone and Hythe as well as other events. For further information please telephone 07729 443 000 or email shepwaymembership@ gmail.com
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Keep It In The Family So you have worked hard all your life; paid off your mortgage with taxed income, paid your stamp and any necessary taxes. Retirement is enjoyable, however, maybe there are certain things you have not thought about. Do you have a Will? If you do, will it achieve what you want it to? Does it ring fence your assets from the various problems that life throws at us and remember a Will can only distribute what you have on the day of your death. Is there a chance of sideways disinheritance, should your son/daughter in law survive your child and remarry? Their new spouse or their beneficiaries can claim the assets. Are the marriages of your children solid, or will an inheritance form part of a marital settlement?
of loss of mental capacity through an illness or an accident. If there is no Lasting Power of Attorney in place then the courts and social services will take control. It will take a family member months and anything up and over £3000 to become the courts ‘deputy’ to make decisions on your behalf and then only within very strict parameters set by the court. Do you want to leave the financial security of you and your family to a roll of the dice? There are legal ways of protecting your assets, however, you have to be proactive. Jaci Godman Irvine specialises in Wills, Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney. She is also the advisor in the South East for Universal Asset Protection Ltd. Tel: 01303 773178. Email: enquiries@estatelegacyservices.co.uk
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Are any of your beneficiaries in receipt of State or Local Authority benefits? An inheritance will mean the end of those benefits. Are you or any of your beneficiaries involved in a business, is your house and other assets protected against creditors? Will Inheritance Tax become a problem for your children should they inherit? Probate fees can be expensive and delay monies getting to beneficiaries for months or even years. It is possible to avoid probate. Are you willing to lose everything to pay for care fees? Do you have a Lasting Power of Attorney? Probably the most important document you can have while you are alive. It allows you to appoint people you trust to be an ‘attorney’ to make decisions on your behalf should you not be able to make decisions yourself because P34
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Create the Perfect Home Office by Katherine Sorrell Whether you have a dedicated room, a corner of the kitchen, a converted outbuilding or are simply looking to squeeze an office in under the stairs, our expert Katherine Sorrell’s guide will help you create a work space that’s not just efficient and functional, but also inviting and comfortable. plug sockets in the right places (about three inches above the work surface is good, plus some hidden lower down, too) to accommodate them all. Place electrical items together so you don’t end up with long stretches of cable between them, and clip trailing wires to backs of table legs where possible. Alternatively, going wireless eliminates some cables entirely, and gives you greater flexibility about where to site your equipment.
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In this pretty home office, a wall shelf and natural, neutral storage boxes, baskets, bags and trays from The Holding Company (020 8445 2888; theholdingcompany.co.uk) provide a variety of storage for papers and other work essentials.
Size matters Start by considering the size of desk you require. The bigger the better – you will never regret having plenty of space on which to spread out. Do you also need a table and chairs for meetings, or perhaps a sofa or chaise longue on which to recline and read or think? And storage is vital, whether it’s a shelf above the desk, plan chests, filing cabinets, drawers or stacking boxes. Bear in mind that some things will P36
need to be within arm’s reach, while less-used items can be stored on high shelves or deep cupboards, not necessarily in the same room. In awkward rooms, such as lofts, understairs or other small areas, builtin storage will make the most of the space; otherwise you may consider cheaper, free-standing options.
Get technical A good start is to count up your electrical appliances and ensure that you install enough
Good task and general lighting is vital to avoid eye strain when working at home. The more natural light the better – though beware glare from direct sun, and position your desk at right angles to a window if possible. For working on dim days and in the evenings, fit overhead lighting that doesn’t cast any shadows over your working area – track lighting, spots inset into the ceiling and wall lamps are all options. Desk lamps should ideally be adjustable. Alternatively, consider wiring one or two adjustable lamps into the wall above your desk.
Fabulous furniture Conventional office furnishings are great for efficiency, but tend to look out of place in a home. While ensuring that your desk and chair are comfortable, seek out furnishings that suit your home and your personality. Plenty of chain stores and independent shops sell home office furniture at a range of prices, but you could also consider hunting around junk shops, second-hand office furniture stores and
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salvage yards for interesting alternatives, such as old school lockers, a trestle resting on a pair of metal filing cabinets, a distressed kitchen unit or a desktop made from blackboard. Add functional accessories that will brighten up your day, such as colourful waste bins or funky pen holders, and some finishing touches, such as plants, pictures and scented candles that will make this a space where you really want to spend time.
Shared spaces If your office space is shared with your dining room, kitchen, bedroom or living room, you will probably want to conceal it as much as possible when it’s not in use. Build a large cupboard in a recess next to a chimneybreast, for example, and behind the doors you
should be able to squeeze in a desk with some shelving above. In a kitchen you might consider removing a unit. That said, think carefully about whether the room’s two purposes will conflict – if you need to work with the children running around, or when a partner wants to sleep, it’s going to be a problem. You might be better off converting the loft, or fitting an office under the stairs, on a large landing or even in the garden shed. Top Right: This clever extendable letter rack can either be placed on your desk or mounted on the wall. Extension magazine rack, £35.55, Red Candy (0121 2247728; redcandy.co.uk). Bottom Right: File away your work disks in plain and simple labelled boxes. Kassett CD boxes with lids, £2.99 each, Ikea (0845 358 3363; ikea.co.uk).
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White One Sugar Nigel Wallace beach. He then went on to draw other scenes around the town including a view from the hill and an image of Saltwood.
Nigel was always interested in art and, although he didn’t work hard at school, there was always a doodle or two on the outside of his exercise books.
picked up a paint brush again only to find he had a gift that should have been used years before. He first started selling pictures in Hythe nearly 12 years ago in the Church Mouse Studio. Back then it was just pencil drawings of the area, starting with the High Street and the
Nigel’s latest venture is creating art produced on computer in the style of the old railway posters for the series ‘White One Sugar’. This has become a family affair as his son and daughter are now involved. He now only has to find work for his dog, as his wife is already employed as a teacher. The name ‘White One Sugar’ came from his daughter, Karen, who had this title in her head. It is how she takes her coffee. The picture of Hythe is the latest in this series and others of this area will be following.
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A day dreamer at heart, he drifted through school and ended up at art college, where all drifters end up, studying Technical Graphics. There he learned to use a pencil and paintbrush from an experienced commercial artist. Leaving college fully equipped to take on the world he found a job drawing nuts and bolts. He worked in industry for many years with an artist who encouraged him to take up painting seriously instead of always talking and thinking about it. Finally after 20 years of doing the wrong job, he P40
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Useful Numbers Accommodation Lion Lodge B&B, Hythe Seabrook House B&B, Hythe Sunny Bank Guest House, Hythe Wents Cottage B&B, Postling
238126 269282 267087 268960
Emergency Numbers
Chemists Eakins Boots Paydens 31-33 High St, Hythe Paydens Stade St, Hythe
267876 267220 266141 261647
Chemist Late Night Opening The chemists don’t run a rota now, they are open as follows: Paydens (Stade St) until 6pm Boots until 6.30pm Eakins until 6.30pm Churches Seabrook Church 238509 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
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Doctors Surgeries Oaklands Sun Lane NHS Direct
01303 235300 267102 08 45 46 47
Dentists Dymchurch Road East Street High Street Martello Drive Gas Emergency Kent County Council
267513 265566 266308 262683 0800 111999 08458 247247
Electricity Power Loss 0800 783 8866247 Police Station 01622 690 690 Water Leakline 0800 7311 933 Swan, Wild Bird & Seagull Rescue 242956 Helplines Alcoholics Anonymous 08457 697555 Al-Anon (for families of alcoholics) 0207 4030888 Anti-Social Behaviour Reporting 660747 Childline 0800 1111 Crime Prevention Advice 896336 Dentaline 01634 890300 Electricity Power Loss 0800 783 88 66 Frank (Drugs Helpline) 0800 776600 Health Promotion 01304 828700 Kent Crimestoppers 0800 555111 Mental Health Helpline 0800 1070160 National Domestic Violence 0808 2000 247 Stop Smoking Service 0800 849 4444 The Samaritans 255000 Police - Hythe’s Neighbourhood Officer PC Stuart Duncan
01797 321723
Hospitals Kent & Canterbury Maidstone Hospital William Harvey Hospital NHS Direct Royal Victoria
01227 766877 0845 155 1000 01233 633331 08 45 46 47 01303 850202 (minor injury A&E)
Schools Brockhill Park Performing 01303 265521 Arts College office@brockhill.kent.sch.uk Taxis Folkestone JJTaxis
252000 244442
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Slugs and Snails by Pippa Greenwood grey-black keeled slugs that do such a lot of damage to crops such as potatoes. I garden without chemicals so there is no question of using pellets, but I have tried pretty well every other trick in the book. When it comes to potatoes I grow largely earlies and early mains and these crops are less susceptible because they are lifted relatively promptly. It also pays dividends if you grow varieties such as Pentland Dell, Wilja, Charlotte, Estima and Pentland Ivory all of which show a good degree of resistance to these slugs.
This is the time of year when you’re likely to start to notice the presence of slugs and snails in your garden, greenhouse, coldframe, window box… indeed just about everywhere.
I also use the biological control nematode Phasmarhabdites hermaphrodita. True this may prove quite expensive but it works brilliantly against slugs, poses no environmental problems (it is a naturally occurring parasite of British slugs) and is perfect for controlling any slug that spends time underground. If you time the applications so that the crops, flowers or other plants are protected while they are at their most vulnerable, it shouldn’t be too much of an outlay.
There are many different species; the most common in gardens are probably species of Milax (the keeled slugs) and Arion (e.g. the garden slug and the large black slug), plus the grey field slug (Deroceras reticulatus). The garden snail, Helix aspersa is generally the most troublesome but may also be joined by various species of the banded snail, Cepaea. It never ceases to amaze me how much damage something as small as a slug can do and in such a short space of time. But then the truth of it is, there is never just one slug or one snail, you can always be sure that there will be hoards of them. I garden on clay and our soil is alkaline and so we have a plentiful supply of snails; if you garden on an acidic soil you will generally find that snails are not a problem as they need the calcium to make their shells. To say that they infuriate me would be an understatement, but the type I hate most are those small
Slug and snail traps also work well, whether you buy your own ‘Slug Pubs’ or make them by plunging plastic beakers into the soil close to susceptible plants and then part filling them with beer. I once did a mini trial on Gardeners’ Question Time to see which beers slugs and snails liked best, and Guinness came out tops… with alcohol-free lager proving least popular! I also find that milk (stale works well) is good, and if you add a small quantity of grain or porridge oats to the liquid, the pests come in at an amazing rate. Do make sure that you leave a centimetre or so of the rim of the beaker protruding above the soil level as this will greatly reduce the number of beneficial
creatures such as ground beetles that inadvertently fall in to the traps. Upturned half grapefruit skins or even large cabbage leaves can also be used as traps, but remember to empty or replace these daily or else the slugs and snails will re-enter the garden. If you create barriers around plants this can help, but I find it less reliable. My preferred materials are coco-shell (the mulching material), pine needles and crushed shells (e.g. oyster shell sold by poultry feed suppliers). But whatever you use do remember to put it in a complete circle around the base of the plant, not just a ring or the slugs may simply come up inside the ring and of course check it regularly, replenishing the material as necessary. So before they start to really get a hold, show them who is boss, and take action straight away: • Encourage wildlife such as ground beetles, birds and hedgehogs as these may help to keep numbers down. • Create barriers around particularly susceptible plants. • Buy or make slug traps. • If growing potatoes concentrate on earlies and lift these as soon as possible. • Grow varieties of potato that show some resistance to attack. • Use the biological control as a soil drench to control slugs (not snails) • Attach copper strip around the circumference of pots containing slug susceptible plants. • Go on night-time slug and snail hunts. • In late autumn collect up snails from their hibernating places.
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Activities and Sports AK Fitness Waterbabies
Health & Beauty 8 21
Cars, Driving & Taxis Dent’s Direct
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Hythe Garage
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Cleaning Services Carpet Fresh & Day 2 Day Cleaning Solutions
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Maid For You
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Ovengleam
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Community Information Local Clubs and Societies 28 - 32 What’s On
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Education & Business Hythe Children’s Centre
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Entertainment Hythe British Legion
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Emporium Parties
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Fashion and Jewellry Owlets
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Needles and Pins
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Food & Drink One One Two Wines
Food & Drink Auvergne Holiday Home, France
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Home & Interiors Emerald Electrical Services 39 Emerald Green Energy 39 Emma Bussey Curtains 41 & Upholstery Fairlight Frames 38 Fitting Creations 37 Curtains & Blinds Handyman Service 9 Heritage Homes & Drives 27PBI Building Services 17
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Cafes Hotels & Restaurants Hythe Bay Seafood Restaurant 15 Nutmeg Café 41 Legal & Financial Services Estate Legacy Services
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Personal Safe Hands Mobility
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Puzzles & Articles Children’s Page Crossword Poetry Corner Solutions Useful Numbers
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Puzzle Solutions Children’s Page
DC Mowers Lawnmower Repair
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Everything Gardening Co.
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Green Thumb
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Jessup & Cullum Garden Landscapes
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Living Landscapes
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