Hythe Handbook Spring 2016 Edition by East Kent Handbooks

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Editors Letter Hello Everyone, Welcome to the Spring edition of the handbook; isn’t it lovely to see some sunshine, and a bit of colour on the trees after the winter months? This edition we hear from Hythe Community Cinema, who offer a lovely evening out with the film showings at the Tin Tabernacle (opposite Oakland’s Doctors Surgery). We also hear from the Hythe Brasserie with their recipe suggestion for you, and from Restoring Health, who can deal with any aches and pains you may have. Our thanks to Andrea Stoneman of Shepherd Hut Studios for allowing us to use her very lovely illustration of the local area for the front cover. Do pop into the studio in Marine Walk Street (opposite Hythe town hall)

and see her work; it makes an ideal gift – whether for yourself or someone else! Thank you to everyone who has been in touch about community events and sponsored activities they are taking part in this year. If you’ve got something planned yourself, please do get in touch and we can help to spread the word and make it as successful as possible. If you run a local business and don’t currently have your advert included in the handbook, we’d love to hear from you. We’ve been producing the handbook for over 10 years now, and our readers will always let you know where they’ve got your details from, so why not let us help get your phone ringing? With very best wishes until next time,

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Tuija Foster, Editor

Publishing The Hythe Handbook and The

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Vets Q & A

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Children’s Page

What’s On

Gardening

Local Club’s & Societies

Useful Numbers

Index of Advertisers

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Hythe Community Cinema

Hythe Community Cinema is a rapidly growing and very friendly film club which shows a wide variety of intriguing films.

a type of cake which featured in the film and which we gave as a prize in a free draw for ticket holders. For the Indian film The Lunchbox, we offered samosas and bhajis provided by the nearby Indian restaurant Southern Spice.

For our 2016 season we have moved to the beautifully renovated Tin Tabernacle, a small Victorian chapel converted into a community space. We have applied successfully to the British Film Institute for a substantial equipment grant which will mean that the picture and sound quality of the films we show are of a high standard.

The Hythe Community Cinema is run by a committee of film enthusiasts. The committee is elected at the AGM which takes place each summer.

We show 10 films a year between October and July. Our aim is to screen films from around the world and to promote the enjoyment of and education in the craft of film making. We show a range of British and international films, both recent releases and more classic films, focusing on the work of independent film directors. We hope that our film club is a valuable community resource for a town that has little in the way of evening entertainment. Where we can, we forge links with local businesses and shops. For instance, holders of a Hythe Cinema Card can buy advance tickets for our film evenings from Temptations Gift Shop. For our screening of The Grand Budapest Hotel, the patisserie La Salamandre supplied us with P4

Films are selected by a subgroup of the committee. We are always open to suggestions from members for films to be shown. At the end of each film, members give feedback on their enjoyment of it. Their feedback is analysed and we use it to guide us in the selection of subsequent films. If you would like to join the committee of the Hythe Community Cinema to help guide the future of the cinema, select films, etc, please let us know.

Forthcoming films Tuesday 7th June 2016: When I Saw You

In 1967, Tarek has to flee with his mother from Palestine to Jordan. He has difficulties adjusting to life in a refugee camp and leaves to look for his father. He embarks on a journey that changes his life forever.

Tuesday 5th July 2016: Searching For Sugar Man

Please also let us know if you would like to help in other ways without joining the committee, for instance by helping prepare refreshments, taking entrance money or delivering leaflets. If you have any questions or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact us: Email: hythecommunitycinema@ gmail.com Phone: 01303 264914 or 01303 237227

What happened to unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock ‘n’ roller, Rodriguez? This moving documentary shows the twists and turns of the search for him, builds to a great climax and won an Oscar for best documentary.

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Visit

The Hythe Light Railway Tea Room

set alonGside the liGht RailWay station in hythe

Pop coffe in for a o u r e o r b re s n ac k , n a c a f e e w re f u k f a s t a t too, r bis of th at the hed f e bu i l d i n ro n t g With a menu designed to tempt you; whether you fancy a luxury afternoon tea, or a large bowl of warming soup, all tastes are catered for. ideal for a party, celebration, or just a treat. Group bookings available.

The tea Room is also happy to accommodate those who

are members of a group, such as a craft, bridge or reading group, who are looking for light refreshments whilst carrying out their meetings in the welcoming surroundings of the tea room.

With an array of hot and cold food and beverages, cakes and pastries made on the premises and a good range of wines, ciders and beers, do pop in and treat yourself.

Telephone 01303 266419

The hythe light Railway tearoom and CafĂŠ, scanlons Brige Road, hythe, Ct21 6ld

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Restoring Health Restoring Health is a family run business that employs a team of professionals to provide Soft Tissue Therapy. We are interested in you as an individual and are committed to improving your well being and quality of life. We use the opportunity to listen to your concerns and then ensure that you receive the correct treatment appropriate to your needs. We are committed to investing back into our local community by supporting (predetermined) charities that offer practical assistance to families in

need. As a 51 - company we give 51% of our net profit to these organisations to help make a difference. Soft Tissue Therapy apples various massage and movement techniques to the muscles, ligaments and tendons of the body. This includes Sports, Remedial, Deep Tissue and Swedish Massage, as well as Osteopathy and Exercise. Restoring Health was founded in 2009 and our journey of expansion has included various clinics in and around Maidstone. We are currently based in Chart Sutton where we offer our range of services including Myoskeletal Alignment,

Are you affected by any of the of these:

• Stress • Depression • Smoking • Losing Weight • Have you reached Crisis point?

Pulsed Electro Magnetic Field Therapy, exercise classes and various educational courses. We are medically supervised by a registered osteopath. Our second venue is in Hythe and this came about through our relationship with Hendricks of Hythe chocolate shop. We decided to open a weekly clinic at The Inner U in the High Street because of the interest shown. Our heart is to promote other small local businesses and develop meaningful relationships with the people of Hythe. I look forward to seeing you on your next visit into town.Please do not hesitate to take advantage of our special offer.

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Seasonal Recipe by Hythe Brasserie

Wholemeal Soda Bread This is a traditional Irish bread recipe, also known as “wheaten” bread. No need for rising as this one is yeast free. We serve it in the Brasserie and many of our customers ask how we make it! So here’s the secret.

Method: Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl, make a well and stir in the buttermilk until you have a rough dough, with the dry ingredients well mixed in. Do not knead as this makes the bread tough. Divide the mix into 2 parts and place on buttered

Makes 2 loaves

baking trays, forming into round shapes. Cut

Ingredients:

a cross on the top of each. Alternatively,

12 oz (300g) coarse wholemeal flour 8 oz (200g) plain white flour 2 heaped teaspoons bicarbonate of soda 2 heaped teaspoons sugar (any type) 1 heaped teaspoon of salt 1 pint (500ml) buttermilk

place the mix into buttered 1lb loaf tins. Bake for 30-35 minutes at 190 degrees C or Gas mark 4. Tip: Add some pumpkin and sunflower seeds for texture and fibre.

Fresh, Fun, a little Different www.hythebrasserie.com Personally managed by husband and wife team Nicki and Darragh Cartmill, Hythe Brasserie offers classical cuisine with a contemporary twist. Simple, warm decor creates an intimate ambiance and is complemented by first class service without fuss to create a great dining experience.

Welcome to Hythe Brasserie… Opening times: Tuesday to Saturday - Lunch: 12 noon to last orders taken at 2pm. Dinner: 6.30pm to last orders taken at 9pm.

The Hythe Brasserie, Douglas Avenue, Hythe, Kent CT21 5JT Tel: 01303 267912 Email: info@hythebrasserie.com P8

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During our summer period (2nd April to 31st October) our shop opening hours are: Tuesday - Friday 7am until 3pm and Saturday 7am until 12pm For those darker nights and yet more snow! please note that during the winter months the shop will close at 1pm Tuesday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday GRIGGS OF HYTHE LTD The Old Life Boat Station Buildings, The Fishermans Landing Beach, Range Road, Hythe, Kent CT21 6HG

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The Butt of Sherry Home made food served all day, every day, 7 days a week 132 High Street, Hythe, CT21 5LA Tel: 01303 266112 email: thebuttofsherry@aol.com

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Raising Money for the Kent Association for the Blind donate online at www.justgiving.com/rayjohnson Ray comments: “I was delighted at last year’s race to come in at 4 hours 25 minutes; my best in 4 years. The weather was ideal and it was nice having so many friends cheering me on all the way round.”

Here, we hear from local businessman, Ray Johnson ‘Once again I shall be running the London Marathon on 24th April 2016 in aid of the Kent Association for the Blind (KAB). This will be my 16th official London Marathon in a row

and to date I have raised over £64,000 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

“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 20 miles from Folkestone to Bonnington and back. Already I am on my way having raised over £950 so far for this year’s race.”

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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Martello Building Consultancy

opened Harbour Arm, along with many other projects.

Within the handbook, we do like to hear positive news about the area, and about local businesses making a success for themselves, which in turn helps to support the local area.

Offering a broad range of atchitectural and surveying services, they have become a major player in the building-led regeneration in Folkestone, with forth-coming projects including the renovation of the Radnor Park Lodge, which will become a food outlet for the local college, involvement in the world leading skate park on the site of the former bingo hall, alongside The Cube building, in Tontine Street, and the Technical Consultants for the Folkestone Triennial 2017.

With Martelloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s whole business founded on the belief that they could make a real difference in their home town, we would like to congratulate them on their impressive work to date, and look forward to watching their continued success in the future.

One such business is Martello Building Consultancy, based in the Creative Quarter in Folkestone. Since they began trading in Spring of 2012, Martello have worked on an impressive range of projects, including the Folkestone Triennial, a wide range of work with the Roger De Hann Charitable Trust and the recently reP12

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Architecture Surveying Cost Consultants

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Montgomery Vet Clinic Q & A Q: Is it true that all dogs should now be microchipped?

Yes, from 6th April 2016 the government is introducing legislation that requires all dogs in England to be microchipped. Of course, many dogs are already microchipped but those that are not will now need to be done. A microchip is about as big as a grain of rice and it is put in a dog’s scruff using a needle, a bit like having an injection. When your dog is microchipped it is also registered on a database so that if your dog is ever found your details can be found, and you can be contacted with your dog’s whereabouts. At our clinic we are always very relieved when a stray or lost animal comes in with a microchip and we can quickly reunite them with their owners!

Q: We are going on holiday soon

and are thinking of putting our cats in a cattery. Are there other options, and how should we choose one?

There are lots of good catteries in the area. It is best to visit a few, and also ask friends and neighbours which catteries they would recommend. Lots of catteries have different types of accommodation available- some have outside runs, some have larger luxurious indoor areas and some now even have web cams so that you can view your cat whilst you are away! Another good option is a housesitter, who will come and live in your house and look after your pets there. There are lots of companies offering house sitter services. The only down side in our experience is coming home to very spoilt and demanding cats that have had a great time with the house sitter! Clive Munns, Montgomery Vet Clinic, Smeeth

Please email your questions to Jane at Montgomery Vets: jane@montgomeryvets.co.uk

We clean your oven…

So you don’t have to. Call today to have your oven, hob, extractor or AGA professionally cleaned. Call David Bayliss on:

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Luxury German Kitchens unbelievable value

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By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist Twitter: @carwriteups

Auto-Biographies New Mini Cooper S Clubman Auto

The old Mini Clubman was no oil-painting, but this one could easily earn its place on the podium at Legs 11. It’s a looker alright. The brand new Mini Clubman must have been breast fed at birth, because it’s far bigger than its siblings. That doesn’t mean it’s fat – no way. This car is well formed and its proportions are just right. And because it’s not exactly a shrinking violet, the Clubman is likely to win over quirkier types who might otherwise have gone for mid-size family car choices, such as the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus. The story hasn’t always been good for the Clubman, though. The first generation had a useless, single rear door that meant UK passengers were forced to step into the road. This didn’t help sales and the Clubman therefore wasn’t exactly the rock star that BMW, Mini’s owner, was expecting. But the Germans have seen the light and the previous rear-hinged ‘clubdoor’, has been kicked to the kerb in favour of two ‘normal’ back doors. They make it far easier for passengers to get in and out of the car. Then there’s the barn-door boot. You’ll remember that from the last model. Well, that stays put, but now the doors can be released manually, or if you ticked the hands-free tailgate option, a sassy little kick under the rear bumper will open them up. Inside, the comfortable seats are kind to your backside and feel supportive, especially during long periods on the road. The car’s uncluttered dashboard is dwarfed by a massive screen that sits where the speedometer on older Minis used to be. The controller on the central console manages most of the Clubman’s systems, so there are fewer buttons on the dash to confuse or divert you. As the Clubman is the largest of the current Mini litter, it has, predictably, the most capacious cabin. To be frank, with a big load area too, the word ‘mini’ seems rather outmoded. The whole motor is 270mm longer than the five-door Hatchback, allowing for oodles of room in the front and respectable space for two adults in the rear. The boot is about the same as a VW Golf’s, so you’ll get the family shopping in – and a toddler’s buggy. P16

The Cooper S Clubman Auto is easily the most gratifying to drive. Out at the Mini’s media launch on the roads surrounding San Sebastian in northern Spain, the most powerful petrol drove go-kartlike on the straights - just as a Mini should. It’s a shame the slightly pulpy suspension can drizzle on your chips in the corners, with body roll kicking in if you enter the twisty bits too hard. But that can be forgiven, because the Cooper S generates more than enough pull to keep you cheery. 189bhp can be squeezed from the S’ 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder lump, and with the eight speed auto box, a zero to 62mph sprint in 7.1 seconds is easily achievable, finishing up with a top speed of 142mph. Even though these figures might make the car sound insatiable for fuel – it’s not. With the superb automatic gearbox you can officially get an average of 48.7mpg out of the Clubman - and the CO2 emissions are 134g/km, meaning road tax is a trifling £130 per annum. The state-of-the-art 2015 Mini is a gargantuan step-up from its forerunner, and it puts right pretty much everything that was awry. The Clubman now has more doors, better space, good looks, and it really is exciting to drive. The Cooper S version is especially guaranteed to bring a grin to the face of anyone who slips behind its wheel. PROS ‘N’ CONS • Pleasurable √ • Eye-catching √ • Roomy √ • Real-world √ • Some body-roll X FAST FACTS • Max speed: 142 mph • 0-62 mph: 7.1 secs • Combined mpg: 48.7 • Engine: 1998cc 4 cylinder 16 valve turbo petrol • Max. power (bhp): 189 • Max. torque (lb/ft): 221 • CO2: 134 g/km • Price: £24,455 on the road

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TEA & CAKES

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Unscramble the letters on the right to find things to do with Tea and Cakes. Each one has an extra letter: Identify these to find the name of another hot drink you might have instead of Tea. P18

2) ateplo

3) famcre

4) gefspon

5) eat etpo

6) meja

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READING RESCUE Helping strugglers become confident readers and spellers. Contact: Mary Slee B. Ed

01303 267261 07863 798034 Free assessment and advice without obligation

Vocal Coach

Enjoy Singing? Experienced vocal coach based in Hythe available for one-to-one private lessons. Group rates are also available. Whether your style is pop, jazz, musical theatre or classical. Contact Jenny for more information:

LITTLE OAKS NURSERIES Hawkinge kindergarten recently opened

85 Canterbury Road, Hawkinge BABY UNIT, NURSERY, HOLIDAY CLUB and now only ÂŁ6 for an AFTER SCHOOL SESSION including collection from Hawkinge Primary School

Promoting high quality care and learning within a suburb environment Places available for eligible children on the 2yr, 3yr and 4yr funded early years entitlement scheme

Call us on:

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Nurseries also in Folkestone, Ashford, Canterbury and Margate

Are you looking for a nursery place for your son or daughter from September 2016?

Stepping Stones Nursery is highly recommended by parents

Outstanding in all areas for Ofstead (Spring 2016)

"The Children are happy, secure and excited about learning. Overall the quality of the provision is Outstanding" Ofsted "I cannot thank the staff at Stepping Stones enough; my 3 boys have all loved their time there, coming away happy, confident and ready for school. I couldn't have asked for more care and enthusiasm from the staff." Mrs Foster "Stepping Stones has been incredible at helping my son with his speech and in becoming more confident in making friends. He has loved nursery and all of the staff." Jade "3 of my children have been to Stepping Stones and all of them loved it so much they didn't want to leave when it was time to go to school! The staff are friendly and helpful. One of my boys had delayed speech and didn't talk when he started, but after 2 years there with the help of the staff, he started to talk which was amazing. Thank you." Mrs Collins

Open 8.45am to 3pm Monday - Friday term time for children aged 2 - 5 years old

Call Stepping Stones Nursery, Hythe (within the grounds of Hythe Bay School)

Telephone: 01303 230951 Mobile: 07733 376438

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What’s On A VISION OF ELVIS AT THE LEAS CLIFF HALL Friday 1st April from 7.30pm A Vision of Elvis is one the world’s leading touring Elvis productions. Celebrating all the music of Elvis Presley from sun studios through to ‘68 comeback with the finale being The Concert Years engaging audiences with an uplifting and authentic Elvis experience. The Leas, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2DZ, UK (0.4 miles from town centre) Box Office: 0844 8713015 WEDDING FAYRE AT THE BURLINGTON HOTEL, FOLKESTONE Friday 8th April from 5pm to 9pm The Burlington, 5 Earls Ave, Folkestone, Kent Get some inspiration for your big day. Experienced exhibitors will be on-hand and all under one roof offering services and advice to guarantee a successful event for you and your guests. Best of all, the Wedding Fayre takes place in this fantastic 3 star wedding venue which will give you an opportunity to view our facilities and take a guided tour of all of the rooms and grounds where you special day could be held. Complimentary tea, coffee and canapés will be available throughout the day and our wedding coordinator will be on site to answer any questions you might have and also to offer you a free no obligation quotation for your event. If you are a wedding supplier and would like to enquire about a stand please call 01303 255 301. For any further details, please call The Burlington on 01303 255 301 CONCERT AT ST. LEONARDS CHURCH, HYTHE SATURDAY 9 APRIL 7.30PM Sohyun Park – Piano Recital, Kapustin – Concert Etude Op 40 No 1, Fauré – Ballade Op 19, Busoni – Carmen Fantasy, Chopin – Nocturne in C sharp minor, Op 27 No 1, Prokofiev – Romeo and Juliet, Stravinsky – The Firebird Suite. 01303 264470 for further details Tickets available from Brandon’s Music Shop, 55 High Street, Hythe 01303 264429 (Free admission to those under 18 in full-time education) TRAINING COURSES 2016 WITH UP ON THE DOWNS LANDSCAPE PARTNERSHIP SCHEME Various dates from Sunday 10th April until Sunday 26th June 2016. From 10am to 4pm. Free Entry This training programme has been designed to provide a flavour of the work of Up On The Downs, and is about the wildlife that we work to protect and heritage that makes this little corner of Kent. All courses are free to attend and require no previous experience. We require a £10 deposit to secure your place which will be refunded once you have attended the course. Courses are not suitable for young children. Sorry, no dogs. P20

For further details or to book: Telephone 01304 872158. E-mail mike.phillips@dover.gov.uk. Online www.uponthedowns.org.uk/ course-booking-form.aspx DIESEL EXTRAVAGANZA AT ROMNEY HYTHE AND DYMCHURCH RAILWAY SATURDAY 16TH APRIL Small and large internal combustion engines in use, some rarely seen will be running shuttles to Romney Warren. To book tickets, please call 01303 362353 THE ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONARIES IN CONCERT THE RONNIE ALDRICH CENTENARY CONCERT THE HARVEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL Saturday 23rd April 7.30pm to 9pm The Harvey Grammar School, Cheriton Rd, Folkestone Tickets £20 from John Oliver. For tickets, please telephone 01303 251 403 or email johne.oliver@gmail.com CONCERT AT ST. LEONARDS CHURCH, HYTHE SATURDAY 30 APRIL 7.30PM Trio Martinu, Haydn – Piano Trio in C major, Hob XV/27, Martinu – Piano Trio No 3 in C major, H332, Dvorák – Piano Trio No 4 in E minor, Op 90 (‘Dumky’) 01303 264470 for further details Tickets available from Brandon’s Music Shop, 55 High Street, Hythe 01303 264429 (Free admission to those under 18 in full-time education) CONCERT AT ST. LEONARDS CHURCH, HYTHE FRIDAY 6 MAY 7.30PM D’Arcy Trinkwon – Organ Recital, Mendelssohn – Sonata, Op 65 No 1 in F minor, Schumann – Four Sketches, Op 58, Stanford – Sonata No 3 ‘Britannica’, Op 152: Benedictus, Statham – Rhapsody on a Ground, ThalbenBall – Variations on a theme of Paganini, Roger-Ducasse – Pastorale, Jongen – Chant de Mai; Toccata Op 104 01303 264470 for further details Tickets available from Brandon’s Music Shop, 55 High Street, Hythe 01303 264429 (Free admission to those under 18 in full-time education) STEAM AND DIESEL GALA AT ROMNEY HYTHE AND DYMCHURCH RAILWAY SATURDAY 14TH & SUNDAY 15TH MAY A weekend when this inimitable Heritage Railway pulls out all the stops and stages an extravaganza of lights, sounds and smells from a bygone era of steam, intermingled with 21st-century engineering. To book tickets, please call 01303 362353 CONCERT AT ST. LEONARDS CHURCH, HYTHE SATURDAY 14 MAY 7.30PM

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Helen Clements (soprano), Vanessa Bowers (soprano), Nicole Trotman (flute), Hester Crombie (piano) ‘Shakespeare in Music’: works by Purcell, Bellini, Strauss, Quilter, Bernstein, Cecilia McDowall and Jim Clements 01303 264470 for further details Tickets available from Brandon’s Music Shop, 55 High Street, Hythe 01303 264429 (Free admission to those under 18 in full-time education) CONCERT AT ST. LEONARDS CHURCH, HYTHE

Our main choir rehearsals take place in the church on most Fridays throughout the year and New recruits are welcome to come and listen to a rehearsal on any Friday between 7.00 and 8.00pm. We are looking for more members and currently have vacancies in most sections of the choir. Girl and boy choristers should be aged between eight and eighteen and although advantageous, previous musical experience is not essential as FREE musical training is given. For further details please visit www. trinitybenefice.co.uk/holy-trinity/choir

TUESDAY 24 MAY 12 NOON Maria Razumovskaya – piano recital, CPE Bach – Fantasia in F sharp minor, Wq 67, H300, Bernard Reichel – Images, Liszt – Vallée d’Obermann 01303 264470 for further details Tickets available from Brandon’s Music Shop, 55 High Street, Hythe 01303 264429 (Free admission to those under 18 in full-time education) CHOIR REHEARSALS HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, FOLKESONE Every Friday from 7pm to 8pm - Free Entry Holy Trinity Church , Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent. CT20 2HQ

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Lympne Castle - Not just for weddings! Lympne Castle is a beautiful, enchanting 13th century, grade 1 listed building, set high on a hill overlooking the Romney Marshes. The Castle provides a perfect venue for wedding receptions, passing through into the West Drawing Room, which, with its oak panelling and open fire, is the perfect setting for the solemnity of the wedding service. As of May 2016 we

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Local Clubs & Societies Folkestone and District Local History Society Contact the chairman Alan Taylor for details: 01303 252567 Folkestone Flower Arranging Club Please telephone 01303 210893 for further information. Folkestone Big Band Appreciation Society Contact Tony Pettitt (Sec.) on 07798 773590 for further information. Folkestone Choral Society Call 01303 210940 or 230959 for more information. www.folkestonechoralsociety.org Folkestone Decorative and Fine Arts Society (FDFAS) www.nadfaskentarea. org.uk folkestone@ nadfaskentarea.org.uk Folkestone District National Dance Group Meets on Tuesdays 7.30 – 9.30 pm from late September until mid-June at Newington Village Hall, Newington, Folkestone, to learn and enjoy folk dances from different countries. No experience or partner necessary. Tel: 01303 249199 or 01227 709557 Folkestone, Hythe and Dover Wildlife Group www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk 01304 853503 (Pauline Bateson) Folkestone & Hythe Operatic and Dramatic Society (FHODS) The Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone. For show information, please visit the website or call the box office. www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk 01303 223925 (Box Office) Folkestone Chess Club The Adult section meets Wednesday 6-9pm & Saturday 2-5pm. TheJunior section meets on 2nd & 4th Saturday in the month 10.30am12pm. Note that children must be accompanied at all times. It is best to prearrange your first visit via the website below, especially on Saturday afternoons when entry is restricted. P28

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 269821 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 Secretary Tony Clarke 01303 261693 Hythe St John Ambulance Cadets. 07813 606157 (Grahame Bredbere) 01303 69689 (St John Hall, on Wednesday evenings) Jive/Swing Dance Classes Every Monday. Southcliff Hotel, 22-26 The Leas, Folkestone. 7.30-8.30pm class, 8.309.30 music, £5 inclusive

Friendly dance class, large dance floor & great vintage music. Established in Folkestone since 2008, jive/ swing dance teacher with 15 years experience teaching. Contact: 07540 080 224 revboogie@hotmail.co.uk Lympne WI 01303 230855 (Julie) Mature Movers – Fitness for the 50 Plus 01303 261876 (Vera Neaves) Parkinson’s UK Folkestone and Dover Branch For more information phone Madeleine Thomas 01303-253535 Redoubt Sailing Club At Nickolls Lake, West Hythe. Racing and free sailing (non racing) all year round. Adult and Children’s training. 01303 260512 (Rob Purvis, Membership Secretary) Saltwood Choral Society Call 01303 237992 Shepway Open Forum for Mental Health (SWOF) To find out more contact: Telephone: 01303 850856 or 07902 804733 Email: shepwayopenforum@gmail.com South Kent Multiple Sclerosis Society Local support for all those whose lives are affected by MS. www.mssociety.org.uk/branches/ kent/south_east_kent sekentmssociety@hotmail.co.uk 08453 970543 Stitch’n’Bitch, Folkestone. Knitting, crochet, patchwork, felting, tatting, tapestry, cross stitch & more. Contact Jean at jgh12@ btinternet.com Umbrella Club of Hythe Are you feeling lonely or just need a chat? Then why not visit the Hythe Methodist Church Hall on Mondays from 2pm – 4pm and Thursdays from 12.20pm – 4pm. Everyone welcome.

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Useful Numbers Chemists Hythe Area: Eakins

High Street

01303 266308

Martello Drive

01303 262683

Emergency Numbers

267876

Boots

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Gas Emergency

Paydens, 31-33 High St, Hythe

266141

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

Police Station

Hawkinge Pharmacy 97 Canterbury Road Hawkinge

01303 892283

Lyminge Pharmacy 21 Station Road Lyminge

01303 862425

Alcoholics Anonymous

08457 697555

Al-Anon (for families of alcoholics)

0207 4030888

Anti-Social Behaviour Reporting

01303 660747

Childline

0800 1111

Crime Prevention Advice

01303 896336

Dentaline

01634 890300

Electricity Power Loss Health Promotion Kent Crimestoppers

0800 783 88 66 0800 776600 01304 828700 0800 555111

Mental Health Helpline

0800 1070160

National Domestic Violence

0808 2000 247

Stop Smoking Service

0800 849 4444

Chemist Late Night Opening (Hythe)

Swan, Wild Bird & Seagull Rescue

01303 242956

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The Samaritans

01303 255000

Paydens (Stade St) until 6pm

Water Leakline

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Boots until 6.30pm

Hospitals

Eakins until 6.30pm Doctors Surgeries Hythe Area: Oaklands

01303 235300

Sun Lane

01303 267102

Folkestone Area: Park Farm Surgery, 1 Alder Road

01303 851021

The New Surgery 128 Canterbury Road

01303 243516

NHS Direct

Kent & Canterbury

01227 766877

Maidstone Hospital

0845 155 1000

William Harvey Hospital

01233 633331

NHS Direct Royal Victoria

Hythe Area: Dymchurch Road

01303 267513

East Street

01303 265566

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Taxis JJ Taxis

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Helplines

Frank (Drugs Helpline)

Hawkinge & Elham Valley Area:

0800 111999 08458 247247

01303 244442

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Aunty Polly

Dear Aunty Polly I have been with my partner for 17 years and he has never bought me anything really nice or personal for Christmas. This year, has just about finished me off, he bought me saucepans. Not only did he buy me saucepans, but, they came as a graduated set and he separated them and wrapped them individually. I tried to hide my disappointment but it was awfully hard. But, that isn’t the end of it, when I took the rubbish out to the wheelie bin, I discovered a large new saucepan with a dent on it. I asked him about it, and it turns out he bought a discounted set because they were dented and threw the damaged one in the bin. He didn’t even care enough to cover it up. My sisters get lovely presents, rings, necklaces, earrings or clothes, I try very hard never to compare, but, I think this is the final straw for me. TP Dear TP What a thoughtless chap. I can imagine how disappointing it is. But, as he has been getting away with it for 17 years, it will be pretty hard to teach him new tricks. He sounds like a right scrooge! How about giving him a list of the things you would like, be specific on what you want. Perhaps he struggles to be imaginative? Alternatively, buy your own present, wrap it and put it under the tree and write the tag from him, do this for your birthday and every Christmas until he gets the idea……..Enjoy spending his money! All the best pet! Dear Aunty Polly I am devastated, my girlfriend and I spent New Year’s Eve at my parents’ house, everyone had been drinking, I went to the

kitchen to get another beer and I found my girlfriend kissing my dad, his hand was up the front of her jumper. I left the kitchen before they saw me, I felt like I had been in a car accident, I was shaking from head to toe. I don’t know what to, I love my girl, I love my dad and my poor mum would be heartbroken if she knew. DC Dear DC What a great shame, I’m so sorry that this has happened……. Seeing your dad behaving like that with anyone, let alone your girlfriend, would be an enormous shock. When it’s your own parents, it’s hard to believe that they could do anything so sleazy. An event like this changes the world. I think you should talk to your dad about what you saw. I think you should distance yourself from your girlfriend, as you certainly deserve better. I don’t know if your dad can ever make the world right for you again, I hope he can. All the best Pet. Dear Aunty Polly I am jealous of my sister, everyone likes her and everyone thinks she is clever, everything comes so easily to her, sometimes I think I hate her. The worst of it is that she always tries to make me feel better about being me. LE Dear LE I can imagine how galling it is to feel that you are living with someone who seems like the perfect princess – but, be quite assured you don’t know what lies ahead for her. Life can give with the one hand and take with the other. The fact that you own your jealousy shows me that you are very honest about yourself. But, perhaps you are also, rather harsh, comparing your strengths or weaknesses against anyone is sure to lead to you finding yourself wanting. Why go there? Embrace yourself, love yourself and you will find that these feelings you harbour against her will vanish. All the best pet xx

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A Tale Of Ale: Shepherd Neame

Faversham, Kent, has a history of brewing from the 12th century, with ales being produced by monks. For the 14th century it is well-documented that the brewing of ales, certainly in Faversham, was carried out by women, known as ‘ale wives’. Shepherd Neame is recognised as Britain’s oldest brewer and has won numerous awards. Richard Marsh purchased the brewery in 1698 and the Shepherd family came into the operation during 1732. In 1864 Percy Beale Neame joined as a partner. Percy’s three children – Arthur, Alick and Harry were shareholders. Excellent ales continued to be produced and throughout the years of the second world war – albeit with a very much depleted number of staff. Robert (Bobby) Neame joined the company and became chairman. Bobby held this position for 35 years. Bishop’s Finger (strong ale, initially brewed in 1958) and Spitfire (named to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the battle of Britain,

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with Spitfire being the legendary aeroplane of that time) are classic ales and extremely popular. India Pale Ale is a strong, hoppy beer, with splendid character. The high hop rate in IPA was originally to protect the beer during its arduous journey across continents. Double Stout is a classic ale. Having a rich taste and a velvet-like texture, the palate is rewarded with smooth, burnt flavours. Indeed, very worthy of being named a masterpiece. Brilliant Ale came about from an original 19th century recipe, unearthed in archives. This bright and hoppy, impressive production, is reported as being inspired by the vision of early morning sun sending golden shafts of light through the brewhouse window. If Barley Wine is for you, seek out the Shepherd Neame & Sigtuna production. This limited edition Barley Wine, brewed in collaboration with Sigtuna Brygghus of Sweden, is oak-aged in Bourbon barrels – quite exceptional! These are just a few of the ales in a most excellent range from Shepherd Neame. It is also very much worthwhile locating the carveries, restaurants, new-look bars and accommodation the company has to offer. Tours and tasting events are available, too.

www.shepherdneame.co.uk As always, Enjoy! Trevor Langley

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Ride it your way – Pilgrims Cycle Challenge It’s back! The 7th annual Pilgrims Hospices Cycle Challenge will take place on Sunday 1 May 2016. The Cycle Challenge is the biggest event in Pilgrims Hospices calendar, with supporters old and new getting involved each year. This year’s challenge offers four routes, with something for every level of ability. Set yourself a personal challenge, cycle in memory of someone, have a day out with your colleagues, even compete against other local businesses or tackle part of the route as a relay team and make it a joint team effort? Everyone can take part. Climb on your saddle to explore the beautiful Kent countryside starting from any of the hospices in Canterbury, Thanet and Ashford.

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Deborah Kellond, Community Fundraising Manager for Pilgrims said: “Last year’s cycle challenge saw an exceptional 1200 take part, raising an amazing £75,000 for Pilgrims Hospices. “Registration remains at £25, we try and keep registration as law as possible for our supporters, while covering the costs of the event. Therefore we would encourage as many of you as possible to take our challenge to the next level by raising sponsorship for completing this testing tour. “Every mile pedalled will make a huge difference to the lives of our patients and their families.” “Our events are run by our in-house team with support from wonderful volunteers and very generous sponsors, we keep costs to a minimum ensuring all money raised goes where it’s needed the most.”

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Halcyon Days Loose weight in your lunch break at Halcyon Days, Hythe.

You can literally have a treatment during your lunch break and go straight back to work.

LipoSculpt are proud to announce the launch of their new Laser Lipolysis Machine; this innovative product will revolutionize the Laser Liposculpture market, it is the only machine on the market which offers a Dual Frequency, Twelve Paddle system with an incredible 136 laser diodes, meaning shorter treatment times as more than one area can be treated at a time. The science is the same and works on the same system that has made Laser Lipoloysis the most revolutionary fat busting and inch loss system ever made.

Our tests have shown up to an astonishing size loss of 16 inches over a course of eight to ten treatments, that’s at least two dress sizes smaller, how’s that for a special treat before you go on holiday, get married or any other function where you want to look and feel good, in fact how about doing it just for you to get back the bikini body you haven’t seen for a while presented back to you in a month!!!!

The LipoSculpt machine is the result of months of product development and testing and now we are ready to prove just how amazing all of our hard work has proved to be.

What is Laser Lipolysis?

The LipoSculpt machine is completely noninvasive, completely painless with absolutely no surgical procedure, therefore, no recovery time and more importantly no health risk.

Even after the first treatment you can expect an inch loss of between 1” – 5” that means you start looking and feeling fabulous immediately. Laser Lipolysis or Liposculpture is a new, safe form of laser liposuction that can really change your body, almost instantly. LipoSculpt uses a mild low laser (or cold laser) treatment to reduce your body’s fat. It is not cosmetic surgery. It’s non-invasive: there are no needles or injections.

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It’s painless and you don’t need to take any time off of work afterwards. LipoSculpt gives you the results of liposuction without the surgery.

H A L C Y O N D AY S Now offering LipoSculpt - a new, safe form of laser liposuction that can really change your body, almost instantly.

What areas can be treated? • Stomach • Hips (Love handles) or (Muffin Top) • Thighs • Upper back fat • Lower back fat • Arms (under biceps) or (Bingo Wings) • Baby bulge (Mummy Tummy) • Double Chins • Above knee areas • Ankles • Male breasts

Call or pop in for more details.

The LipoSculpt treatment does not harm the body in any way as the fat cells are left intact, the body will still maintain its ability to store fat in the areas that have been targeted. What areas can be treated? • Stomach • Hips (Love handles) or (Muffin Top) • Thighs • Upper back fat • Lower back fat • Arms (under biceps) or (Bingo Wings) • Baby bulge (Mummy Tummy) • Double Chins • Above knee areas

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• Ankles • Male breasts For more information pop in or call: Halcyon Days, 149 High Street, Hythe, CT21 5JL. Tel: 01303 260840

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Ovengleam

Hythe Dental Care

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Home BDI Furniture Showroom

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Charles Sprinks & Sons

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Leas Cliff Hall

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