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Gum disease is a general term describing the inflammation and destruction of the tissues supporting the teeth. The early stage of gum disease (gingivitis) is caused by the build-up of plaque on the gums. Plaque is a soft, sticky material that collects on the surface of your teeth and gums and is full of bacteria and their waste products. Plaque contains many toxins and, if left, hardens to form calculus. If the plaque and calculus is not regularly removed the bacteria in the plaque will start to attack the bone surrounding the teeth, a condition called periodontitis. Once the bone is destroyed it is unable to grow back and this leads to loose teeth and tooth loss. How will I know if I have gum disease? Your gums will appear red in colour rather than the usual healthy pink. They will also be slightly puffy or swollen and you could experience bad breath or they may recede. Inflamed gums will also bleed, usually when brushing or when biting into something hard.
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Who is more susceptible? Gums generally recede with age, hence the term ‘long in the tooth’. However, some people are more susceptible; various risk factors that have been highlighted include poor oral hygiene, tobacco use, diabetes, genetics, poor nutrition and stress. How to avoid gum disease • Brushing your teeth and gums twice a day for two minutes. • Clean in between your teeth with interdental brushes to remove the bacteria that the toothbrush cannot reach. • It is important to attend regular dental examinations so that problems with your gums can be detected and treated early. • Visit your hygienist because they are trained to educate, motivate and demonstrate how you can improve your oral health. They are also skilled at removing plaque and tartar deposits around the teeth and in areas where you cannot access easily.
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Research suggests that children will seek out risk, which can be hard for parents, of course. But children need to learn to manage risk themselves; what’s really hard for many parents is wondering how much risk they should let their children have. Obviously keeping children safe is paramount, and helping them understand about keeping away from that cliff edge or deep water is vital.
That said, taking safe risks - say on outdoor climbing apparatus - is essential if children are to develop an understanding about how to keep themselves safe. They will learn their own strength and limitations when we allow them to make risk decisions for themselves. Saying “Keep your hand tightly on the rail” is better
safe risks that will support their resilience and confidence as they grow into adulthood, and without the comfort of sitting in front of a synthetic, ‘risky’ computer game? Firstly, playing outdoors is absolutely essential for children’s healthy development and wellbeing. When they play outside they
“Playing outdoors is absolutely essential for children’s healthy development and wellbeing. When they play outside they explore, develop curiosity, and learn to manage and experience overcoming fears, such as climbing and balancing on a tree.” than “Don’t climb too high, you’ll fall”! Humans, it seems, are designed to different degrees to tempt danger into their lives and find it strangely compelling. After all, isn’t that why some people enjoy bungee jumping or climbing without ropes?! So, how can we give children the opportunity to experience excitement and take
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explore, develop curiosity, and learn to manage and experience overcoming fears, such as climbing and balancing on a tree. Encouraging children to paddle in streams, balance on the stones, crawl through bushes, explore under hedges and run out of sight is sometimes crucial, even though these may sometimes lead to them getting very wet and muddy or
possibly bruised and scratched. Such experiences support children in taking riskrelated decisions, and help to develop a crucial life skill called risk perception. Playing, experimenting and having opportunities to develop independence is also motivational and supports a child’s wellbeing. As children grow older and decide to leave home to travel they will need resilience and confidence. These skills begin developing in early childhood when children have taken safe risks, overcome their fears and anxieties and learnt to understand their how much ‘safe risk’ to take. Interestingly, research shows that children of excessively attentive parents do less well academically and socially than those brought up in a more hands-off style. Perhaps not being too liberal with the cotton wool is the way to go… Margaret Travers lives in Hythe and is an Early Years teacher trainer. She has an MA in Early Years Development.
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Issue 19
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Message from the Town Mayor Every year the Mayor and Town Clerk attend an event called Speaker’s Day. The aim of the day is to showcase the host town and to raise the public profile of the Confederation of the Cinque Ports. The office of Speaker is rotated between the seven head ports. This year the Speaker is the Mayor of Hastings. Next year, on the 21st of May it will pass to Winchelsea, then to Rye, New Romney and back to Hythe. Hythe town mayor Cllr Paul Peacock The Speaker acts as chairman and principal representative of the confederation. It is not known when the office was first created, but it has certainly existed continuously since 1357, making it older than the Speakership of the House of Commons. Speaker’s Day varies from town to town and from year to year but generally follows a similar pattern. Since his appointment as Lord Warden, Lord Boyce has attended Speaker’s Day each year. This year at Hastings we processed through the Old Town, fully robed, to the church. The day was dry and bright with visitors and residents lining the streets to watch; it was an honour to be part of such a historic event. If you are interested in reading more about Hythe and the Cinque Ports, the official website is a good place to start. www.cinqueports.org.
Councillor’s Corner Councillor Paul Peacock I’m now in my second year as Mayor and have had the privilege of representing Hythe at all different types of events. I work at Hythe Ranges so it has not always been easy juggling work time. When not occupied at work or council my interests include working on my allotment, competing with my dog at agility competitions and, when time allows, touring the UK in my campervan. As my wife is also a councillor we both share our passion for Hythe and its residents. I am also a district councillor representing Hythe Rural which of course, since the boundary changes, includes Lympne. The calendar gets pretty full up with meetings and events, but I have always felt the most important part of being a councillor is to be easily contactable to residents.
Men are so difficult to buy for... … but not this year. The new Hythe tie has been elegantly redesigned to include the Hythe crest in a subtle repeat pattern. Those who appreciate more stylish neckwear will appreciate the pure silk material, the blade width of 9.5cm and subtle black lining. Destined to be an instant classic, the tie has been produced in limited numbers to support this year’s town mayor’s charity appeal.
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Hythe in Bloom
Hythe Town Council is celebrating a fantastic silver gilt award for its entry in this year’s South and South East in Bloom competition. Hythe in Bloom’s entry was in the new category of ‘Parishes in Bloom’, and the organising team were delighted to receive the prestigious award at its first attempt. The campaign could have gone badly wrong. Residents will be all too aware of budget constraints with councils, and cutting back on floral arrangements could have been high on the list. Yet Hythe Town Council considered that a welcoming blast of fresh, natural colour throughout the town is precisely what is needed to keep residents and visitors feeling that the town is well cared for. Using the expertise of the Hythe in Bloom team, the council worked on a number of initiatives and creative planting schemes. Commenting on the result, Councillor Reg Belcourt, who has been a supporter of Hythe in Bloom for many years said: “I am absolutely thrilled for everybody who has been involved in this year’s campaign. This year, we saw more people than ever taking part in Hythe in Bloom activities, ranging from community allotments to the wildflower meadow initiatives at Eaton Lands to the magnificent hanging baskets at the East Street roundabout. “It has been said before, but Hythe in Bloom is about so much more than flowers – it’s about engendering pride, new skills and knowledge and making our town a better place to live in. I would like to thank everyone involved and give a special mention to Sally Chesters, Folkestone and Hythe District Council and their wonderful team, and town council officers for their valuable support and the positive legacy their contributions have given to the people of Hythe.” Peter Holman, assessor for Parishes in Bloom commented on how well maintained the public areas are and how important community involvement – ‘getting everyone involved’ – is. Hythe was particularly praised for its biodiversity activities at Eaton Lands, where the council has worked with the allotment society, the Bumblebee Conservation Trust and Hythe Civic Society. The integrated project includes a wildflower meadow, a community orchard and the reintroduction of the rare short-haired bumblebee. The initiatives complement each other and create a magnificent and diversified haven for native wildlife. Hythe Town Council is grateful to the volunteers at Hythe in Bloom and delighted that the town has received this prestigious award.
Restoring precious historic films from old Hythe A collection of historic films of the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, and the Hythe Venetian Fete have been discovered and are being carefully restored. Until the 1950s, almost all film was shot on nitrate stock, which is now known to decompose over time. Even more concerning is that it is highly combustible and requires special handling and storage. That meant a double imperative to get it restored and safe as soon as we could. Working with the skilled team at Screen Archive South East – a public sector moving image archive -at the University of Brighton, several films have been rescued. Some are beyond repair but there are plenty that the SASE team feel can be saved. The first of the films is now available for public view on Hythe Town Council’s YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/X_zl-99ScwI and the film is also embedded on the council’s website at www.hythetc.kentparishes.gov.uk/museum.
The videos are being uploaded to Hythe Town Council’s YouTube channel as they become available.
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The travellers’ rest
The play’s the thing
It was a hot, lazy Sunday afternoon in July when residents of Horn Street first noticed worrying noises from the nearby open land. One of Hythe’s many hidden jewels is Horn Street recreation ground. It is an area of open space that is much used and loved by residents. It has trees, bushes, picnic tables and play equipment. Dog walkers love the tranquillity and variety. In winter, children (and adults) know it as the The gate post was bent back, but there was insufficient evidence to prosecute for criminal damage. best spot locally for tobogganing. While the council had protected the land from unauthorised entry with a locked steel gate and a galvanised steel gate post, somehow the gate post was knocked over which then enabled the gate to swing free. Very soon after, a group of cars, trucks and caravans entered the site and set up camp at the top of the recreation ground by the picnic tables. When council officers arrived at work on Monday morning, there was already a long stream of emails from concerned residents. Very soon, residents were on the phone asking what the council were doing about this illegal incursion. The residents said they felt intimidated and that their peace had been disturbed. We acted as fast as we could. The town clerk visited the site, proclaimed ownership and asked the travellers to leave. This is a required precursor to taking legal action. We spoke to the police, the district council and the council’s solicitor that same morning. The police would take no direct action, because although knocking over the gate post was clearly criminal damage, the police felt there was insufficient evidence to link it to the people who were camped on the council’s property. The district council sympathised but would not directly help because it is not their land. That meant spending council taxpayers’ money on getting a county court judgement. When the judgement was in place, the travellers peacefully left the site. We immediately replaced the galvanised steel gate post with a stronger version and put an additional fence post in place to deter a future attempt at unlawful entry. Throughout this process, we posted news updates to our Twitter feed and our website so that residents, councillors and council staff could see what was going on. What can we do to prevent intruders? It’s not as easy as you might think. We want to stop illegal incursions, but we are also determined to keep open land attractive and accessible for residents. However, we took a number of actions: • We resurveyed all council owned open spaces to see if we could spot weak points where vehicles might illegally enter. If we can increase security without reducing amenity and without prohibitive cost, we will do so. • We are working with the district council to create new PSPOs and bylaws to make remedial legal action faster and cheaper if we get a future incursion. • Folkestone and Hythe District Council hosted training for police and council officers to help towns and villages in the district who have had similar incursions. We are putting together a unified defensive strategy so that one town is not played off against another. Traveller incursion on parkland is a national issue. If you feel the law should be changed, then we suggest that you lobby your MP for political change.
We love Palmarsh.
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It’s a tight community tucked away to the west of central Hythe. Some local people never stray beyond the railway station, yet residents of Palmarsh live in one of the most attractive parts of the town. Palmarsh recreation ground offers great views toward the marsh, while the drainage stream provides an ideal habitat for some rare native birds and insects. The area benefits from the RHDR light railway gently puffing through the community, a welcome and comforting sound to local residents. The council is aware of how much Burmarsh Road Recreation Ground – commonly known as Palmarsh Rec – is used. The play equipment has become a little tired over the years, and district councillors Michael Lyons and Paul Peacock worked together on a joint bid to the district for funding for the new area. Hythe Town Council managed the project, and the result is the magnificent new area designed for younger children, a new basketball hoop for older children and youths, and a new protected seating area for older siblings and parents to watch. We know there is also a demand for equipment for older children and the council is investigating the feasibility of extending The roughs The canal, the RHDC and now play equipment.
Hythe Town Councillors John Gabris, Paul Peacock and Paul O’Connor with the new play equipment at Palmarsh.
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Hello children, everywhere
A fascinating new display of toys and games is now ready for viewing. Kevin Bailey, curator of Hythe Museum, explained the reason for the new display: “The inspiration was to help people living with dementia to relate to memories of their childhood. We soon found a huge interest from adults in The display is designed to appeal to all our their 20s and 30s and from today’s childhoods. See if you can pick out your favourite! generation of children.” Some of the items in the display cause some concern, including an ammunition clip and a (safely disabled) unexploded bomb. These items date from the Second World War, when children would sometimes collect unexploded ordnance and use them for play. Other items are more familiar: dolls, toy vehicles and board games have been popular with children for generations. Kevin summed up the display: “I hope we achieved our aim of helping people with dementia. The display also helps to orient the museum to a younger audience, making it more relevant to families and children. We would be delighted to hear any views on how we can improve the museum even more.”
Volunteer Support Wardens Are you passionate, enthusiastic and up for a new challenge? Do you like meeting new people, want to learn new skills and provide valuable support to local residents? Kent County Council is recruiting a Volunteer Support Warden for Hythe. The role will be challenging but rewarding and you’ll be making a real difference to local communities. For more information and to find about this role visit www.kent.gov.uk/leisure-andcommunity/volunteering/volunteer-support-warden-vacancy or contact Community Wardens on 03000 413455.
Staff leave Finance clerk Hayley Crosby left at the end of August 2018. Hayley was originally employed part-time to work with another finance clerk. When he retired, Hayley stepped up to work six hours a day. Many parents will know the challenges of balancing caring for a young family with a career, and Hayley has decided to work from home with her own bookkeeping business so that she can manage both. Town clerk Nick Hilditch left on 13th November 2018. He spent just over three years with the council. Nick commented, “it has been a privilege and an honour to have been town clerk for the beautiful and historic town of Hythe. I will treasure memories of the kindness that Hythe residents have shown, the amazing pageantry that is involved with being town clerk to a Cinque Port and the magnificent parks and facilities that I have been pleased to manage. Some of the projects that I have helped to implement, such as the wildflower meadow at Eaton Lands, the play equipment at Palmarsh, the rededication of the Shepway Cross and the inlaid poppy at the war memorial have given me great satisfaction. I am sure that the town will continue to prosper, and I offer sincere best wishes to my successor.” One of the projects that Hayley and Nick worked on was a redesign of the council’s accounting systems and website. When he arrived, Nick found that the annual return that council had previously approved had been qualified (found to be faulty) by the auditor. The council had inadvertently not complied with the 2015 Transparency Regulations or the 2014 Financial Regulations. Now, the finances are available for everyone to see on a redesigned website, while the annual return (renamed as ‘AGAR’) has been approved by the auditor with no qualifications. Deputy town clerk Margaret Stewart is stepping up to be town clerk, and the council is employing a new Responsible Financial Officer (section 151 officer) to manage finances and an administration assistant for general office duties. The council wishes Hayley and Nick and the new council officers well for the future.
YOur LOCaL COuNCiLLOr is east Ward reg Belcourt reg@belcourt.co ellie Cumming Elliehythe@gmail.com shirley Moberly shirleymoberly29@gmail.com david Owen davidlgowen@aol.com
sOuth Ward ann Mayne alec@mayne73.freeserve.co.uk dudley shipton dbshipton@tiscali.co.uk Laura sullivan laurelt141@gmail.com ashley tanton AshleyHythe@gmail.com
NOrth Ward Malcolm dearden malcolmdearden@btinternet.com alan ewart-James alancouncil@aol.com Michael Lyons michael.lyons@shepway.gov.uk Wendy Peacock waymaker@ntlworld.com
West Ward John Gabris john@hythe.eu Keith Miles majorkam7@gmail.com Paul O’Connor poc12@btinternet.com Paul Peacock paul.ap@ntlworld.com
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GONE
But Not Forgotten the nation is currently in thrall to national media telling us about the end of the first world war, the battles that led up to the armistice and Remembrance sunday itself that was held on 11th November. Our predecessors in the 1920s had similar thoughts. But for them, the carnage and destruction was much more recent, much more raw. Brothers, fathers and sons had recently been killed. The battlefields were still devoid of trees, the buildings in parts of eastern France and Belgium had not been rebuilt. The council has played its part in the recent commemorations. On a beautiful day In August, there was a rededication ceremony for the Shepway Cross, which is located at the top of the hill on the border with Lympne. Working with Lympne Parish Council and SHAL, the history group for Lympne, we arranged for the cross to be cleaned and the inscriptions to be made clearer. On 4th August we held a Centenary Commemoration of the end of the Great War, where we unveiled a unique, inlaid resin poppy at Hythe’s War Memorial to honour those who died in the First World War, with music provided by the Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment and the Shorncliffe Military Wives Choir. On 11th November we shared with the entire nation, as we commemorated 100 years since the end of the First World wWar. In the evening, we organised a band, the last post and fireworks across Hythe Bay to celebrate and hope for peace. ‘Heritage Resin Drives are extremely proud that they had the opportunity to create a resin surface with an inlaid resin poppy for the armistice centenary anniversary".
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of Tynwald Residential Home, a position he has held for some 25 years. Mr Schoner travelled to Buckingham Palace for the ceremony, and remembers being ‘excited but nervous’ whilst waiting with the other recipients for his investiture. “The officers on duty put us at our ease by briefing us as to what was going to happen. I was also able to watch on television those recipients
“ It was a great honour to receive the award in the splendid surroundings of Buckingham Palace. Prince Charles had been well briefed as he asked me about the Hythe Venetian Fete and my involvement with it.” ‘Urgent, Personal’, arrived, to inform me that the Prime Minister proposed to submit my name to the Queen that I be appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the New Year 2017 Honours List. This was ‘in strict confidence’, so for the next five weeks, until 10.30pm on 30th December, my wife and I found it difficult not to say anything, especially over the Christmas period when many family members were visiting!” His MBE was certainly well deserved: a former town mayor, Mr Schoner was also chairman of Hythe Town Council’s Finance & General Purposes Committee and a town councillor for nearly 20 years. But he is equally well known locally for his roles as chairman of the Hythe Venetian Fete, a position he held for 27 years, president of the Folkestone, Hythe and District Scouts, having been a group leader for Hythe for more than 30 years and a trustee
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ahead of me being invested”, he recalls. “The ceremony was held on 17th February 2017 in the Ballroom at Buckingham Palace and the award was presented by Prince Charles. I was accompanied by my wife, elder daughter and younger son as only three guests were allowed. We travelled to London the day before and stayed the night in a hotel to ensure we were close to the Palace to avoid any transport delays on the day. It also gave us the opportunity of a celebration dinner the night before. It was a great honour to receive the award in the splendid surroundings of Buckingham Palace. Prince Charles had been well briefed as he asked me about the Hythe Venetian Fete and my involvement with it.” Later in the year, Mr Schoner’s elder daughter organised an ‘MBE Party’ in Hythe so that members of the family who had not been
present for his investiture could celebrate with him. As the American actress Lucille Ball once said, “if you want something done, ask a busy person to do it. The more things you do, the more you can do”. John Schoner MBE, certainly proves that maxim to be true – and you know of another of Hythe’s local heroes who deserves national recognition, don’t forget that you can nominate them at https://www.gov.uk/honours/ nominate-someone-in-the-uk.
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Engineering a brighter future Britain has a long and proud history of ingenuity, from isambard Kingdom Brunel to sir James Dyson. the engineering and technology sectors are intrinsic to the uK’s industrial strategy, accounting for 25% of GDP1. the employment impact extends beyond the discipline with a further 1.74 jobs created for each role in engineering2. engineering is clearly fundamental to our current and future prosperity. However, demand for relevant skills is rapidly outstripping supply with a forecast annual shortfall of between 37,000 and 59,000 engineering graduates and technicians3. Research by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers reveals a low awareness of the wealth of opportunities within the sector, unless there is engineering capital within the family4. Schools and parents are best placed to educate themselves and their children on the possibilities. So, what is engineering? Engineering underpins our world, whether driven by the desire to help others as a biomedical engineer, save the planet as an environmental engineer or support the next Olympians in sports engineering. It is possible to fuse a plethora of passions with a career in engineering. The engineering and technology sectors are constantly evolving. Experts forecast that 85 per cent of jobs in 2030 don’t exist today5. So how do we prepare the current generation to become productive citizens in tomorrow’s dynamic economy? In 2017 the Confederation of British Industry’s report noted that most employers prioritise attitude and then aptitude when recruiting6. Core skills are key. The development of self-confidence and soft skills, such as communication,
teamwork, tenacity and adaptability are critical to enable students to thrive in the 21st century. Enrichment activities, whether sport, drama or music, enable youngsters to challenge themselves and work collaboratively with different people. Encouraging students to take calculated risks and try something new internalises confidence and self-esteem. Engineering isn’t just about technical competence. It is also about creative thinking, perseverance and making a difference. New pathways are evolving such as degree apprenticeships where participants are paid, with no tuition fees, whilst simultaneously gaining a degree and work experience. Booster degree opportunities are available where students are salaried with paid work experience in the holidays. Innovative education models are in development such as the New Model in Technology & Engineering University in Hereford, where the first cohort are designing the course. The engineering sector recognises the value of a diverse workforce and that different ways of thinking sparks innovation. Yet how many of us have heard of Ada Lovelace? How many female engineers can you name? In fact, currently only 11 per cent of engineers are female7 and that statistic does not sit well with
staff and students at The Folkestone School for Girls. This isn’t just about ‘doing the right thing’ and getting girls into engineering just to redress the gender imbalance. Rather it’s the realisation that diverse perspectives build better solutions, enhance decision making and deliver stronger results. An academic investigation published in the Strategic Management Journal revealed female participation in senior management improved performance in innovation focused organisations8. The power of inclusivity was exemplified in Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell’s recent $3 million breakthrough prize in fundamental physics. Dame Jocelyn donated the full award to fund physics researchers from minority groups, emphasising the exponential impact of diversity. Living amidst the fourth industrial revolution, the transformative impact of technology is changing the way we live, work and socialise9. The World Economic Forum notes this is an opportunity to work together to create a technology-enabled, inclusive, human-centred future10. There is a myriad of possibilities for the workforce of tomorrow and our girls should be at the forefront of those opportunities. Mark Lester, Principal, The Folkestone School for Girls
Further reading: 1,2,3. Engineering UK. The State of Engineering 2018. 4. The Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Five Tribes, Personalising Engineering Education. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9,10.
Institute for the Future and Dell Technologies. Emerging Technologies’ impact on society and work in 2030. CBI/Pearson. Education and Skills Survey 2017. WISE Campaign. Women in STEM workforce 2017. Dezo, C.L. & Gaddis Ross, D. (2012). Does female representation in top management improve firm performance? A panel data investigation. Strategic Management Journal, 33 (9), 1072-1089. World Economic Forum. The Fourth Industrial Revolution: what it means, how to respond.
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My Kind of
Christmas
Hythe life caught up with three well-known faces from the town to find out how they will be spending the festive season. Councillor Paul Peacock, The Right Worshipful Mayor of Hythe I come from a fairly large family so my childhood Christmas memories are always of a hectic and busy time. We lived in a smallish village where the local licensed club became the entertainment hub for local residents and families. I do remember receiving my first ever electronic hand held game though….good old Space Invaders! My wife is a Londoner and seems to have had far more family traditions around this time. She talks of going to the London markets to buy the tree, crackers and, of course choose the turkey. She can tell tales of the turkeys running all over the place and her grandmother squeezing them to test how fat they felt before the poor thing’s head was chopped off and it was all wrapped up in newspaper. It makes her shudder now! Our usual Christmas involves our children and grandchildren, a few social engagements and maybe a bit of TV time. We like to attend local events – such as the Hythe late night shopping evening and carol singing by the town hall. This year I will be attending the wonderful Salvation Army concert at the Tower Theatre and also have other Christmas-time events to support in my role as Mayor. Christmas week itself will be very different for us. The family members we usually spend time with are working in Qatar so we decided to book a cosy cottage in North Norfolk and spend a relaxing week with our two dogs enjoying all that the area has to offer at such a festive time. We do aim to visit close friends en route so won’t be completely giving up on socialising but on the whole expect to have a fairly quiet break. It’s a time to reflect, cherish our families and at the same time think about those less fortunate than ourselves. For many it’s such a lonely time,
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so please think about neighbours and others. I know in this era of technology many people don’t send Christmas cards but we really enjoy sending and receiving them and that’s a tradition we definitely won’t be giving up.
Alison Chapman, TV personality, Hythe retailer and Kent Businesswomen of the Year 2016 As a retailer, Christmas starts when the last Christmas has passed, as we start looking for the next year’s goodies. By June we are getting the online presence sorted and from August, because many are international buyers, we start getting orders. But for me, the personal spirit of Christmas starts when we, the volunteers and staff at the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway (which my husband manages) have the first of our “Christmas wrap ins” when everyone meets up and join us in wrapping upwards of 4000 presents for the Santa Specials. This is quickly followed by dressing my shop - and what a military exercise that is, as we build on the lifetime of decorations I have acquired. That said, despite being in business for over 40 years now, I am still eager to better the previous year and win the prize for best decorated shop, so a few evening strolls to eye up the competition and there is a lot these days - is the order of the day! My husband and I have six children with partners, two grandchildren and two more on the way, so we find a dress rehearsal for Christmas dinner is vital, and we use that day to decorate our home, complete with giant tree. However it all takes much longer than it should as each decoration tells a story and we reminisce over the many great Christmases we have all enjoyed.
This year, I am hosting a charity auction of Ashford’s snow dogs on December 3rd in aid of the Pilgrims Hospice, which I am really looking forward to as I’m passionate about the cause. As Christmas gets nearer we make our annual visit to the Marlowe Theatre pantomime, where we take up most of the front row with family and friends. On Christmas Eve the family gathers and it is all aboard the Santa Special from Hythe on one of the RHDR’s historic steam engines to see Santa at New Romney or sometimes Dungeness, which really is the most wonderful start to a festive family Christmas! But last year, with some trepidation, we broke family tradition and flew out to New Zealand arriving on Christmas morning to surprise our daughter who is living/working out there and then spent the next month touring with her. Christmas dinner was a Christmas burger from the special van in Auckland that has traded for 46 years continuously, including Christmas day. How’s that for making a memory?
AJ Bentley, winner of BBC’s Let It Shine and musical theatre star I have a show on Christmas Eve (AJ is currently starring in the Take That musical, The Band, at the Theatre Royal in London until 12th January 2019) so once I’ve finished I shall be coming home to Hythe to a Christmas full of food, wine and family time. We usually start opening presents on Christmas morning, before other family comes over for Christmas dinner. This year there will be ten of us around the table – and dinner will be cooked by Dad! Every Christmas is relatively similar for us, and that’s what I love about it. We have our little routines as do, I’m sure, most people, and I just love spending time with my family... Especially now I’m away on tour and don’t get to see them as often!
Here at Hythe Vet Centre we want to deliver the very best in professional veterinary care whilst maintaining a loving, caring and family ethos. After a long search for the right place for our passion, we believe that we have found it, here in Hythe. THESE INCLUDE: • Dedicated parking. • Purpose built surgical theatre, imaging suite and kennels. • Spacious waiting area and large consulting rooms. • X-ray machine with digital processor allowing faster developing times. • An ultrasound scanner similar to those used in human hospitals. • Heated theatre table – to keep your loved ones cosy warm! • Air driven dental machine, not unlike what you would find at your own dentist! • The latest veterinary practice computer system – this will increase the efficiency of the mundane administration side of things. • An oxygen concentrator – this will provide the oxygen that we will use during anaesthetics. Its biggest bonus is that it means that we will not need regular oxygen bottle deliveries, reducing our environmental impact.
Combining 25 years of experience in small animal veterinary practice, Colin, Helen and their team aim to provide a first class service to both you and your beloved pets. We have been awarded Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons General Practice recognition. This is a sought after accreditation that gives you peace of mind that our practice adheres to strict professional standards.
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Watch Your
Step
and take to the crease Charles Bruford - The Osteopathic Clinic
As the weather finally takes a turn for the worse, we all have to be wary of injuries sustained through trips or falls. A slip on fallen autumn leaves, a missed step on the pavement or, later in the winter, a skid on ice or snow can have serious consequences. A third of people over 65, and a half of those over 80, fall at least once a year. The outcome can be disastrous; falls are the number one precipitating factor for a person losing independence and going into long term care. Statistics suggest that one in three people who suffer hip fractures die within a year, with men more likely than women and currently about 75,000 fractures occur annually. Osteopenia (weakened bone density) or osteoporosis, as its more developed form is known, is something that we should all be aware of. We all start to lose bone density from around the age of 35 and some people are more vulnerable than others. An innocuous fall can have a devastating effect. Simple measures can be taken to reduce the impact of suffering a fall. They generally fall into two categories: 1. Reduce the risk of falling in the first place. 2. Do what you can to improve bone density. Ensure you are prepared for the winter. Check your home for hazards you may trip over, such as trailing wires. Make sure rugs and carpets are secure and keep rubber mats by the sink and in the bath to prevent slipping. Get your hearing and sight tested now. Ensure you wear appropriate footwear for the conditions outside and get some salt or grit for your paths. Exercise is important to help maintain balance and adults are recommended to do at least 2½ hours of moderate intensity exercise a week. Weight-bearing and resistance exercise are both particularly beneficial for bone health, so running, skipping, dancing, aerobics, and even jumping up and down on the spot are all good. Press-ups, weightlifting or using weight equipment at a gym are good resistance exercises, but not necessarily possible for many of us, so maybe carrying grocery bags or walking upstairs is a good place to start. Interestingly a recent BBC TV show concluded that cricketers have a high bone density when compared to gymnasts and cyclists, suggesting that the variety of standing and sudden explosive movements are beneficial to bone density. I suspect that this is not the only reason for their surprising findings. Throughout life bones go through a process of remodelling. A full cycle can take between two-three months with the distal end of the thigh bone being completely remodelled in four months. Osteoclasts
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carve away existing bone to recycle the core ingredients and then osteoblasts rebuild it. If these two cell groups act in balance bone density is maintained, but if either one is more dominant you will get either a reduction in bone density, osteoporosis or an increase in bone density, osteopetrosis. Weight-bearing exercise is thought to stimulate the osteoblasts (bone builders) more. Healthy eating is the way of ensuring your cellular construction workers are properly functioning. Calcium and vitamin D are the main building block and are found in the following foods: • Milk, cheese and other dairy foods • Green leafy vegetables, such as broccoli, cabbage and okra, but not spinach, which contains oxalic acid which counteracts the calcium absorption • Soya beans, tofu, soya drinks with added calcium • Nuts, bread and anything made with fortified flour • Fish where you eat the bones, such as sardines and pilchards. As well as exposure to the sun, vitamin D is found in oily fish, such as salmon, sardines and mackerel, eggs, fortified fat spreads, fortified breakfast cereals and some powdered milks. My suspicion is that osteoblasts are also stimulated by shocks, blows and vibrations. Another study found that high-impact exercises have a positive effect on osteogenic formation, but that basketball hoopsters fared better than paratroopers. My hypothesis is that bone density is related to the number of minor shocks/vibrations these sports players’ bodies experience when they play and practise. How can gymnasts have lower density bones than cricket players and paratroopers’ femurs be less dense than hoopsters? The constant slap of a basketball puts a minute shock through the body for every bounce, coupled with their sudden stop start activity. Cricketers spend hours in the nets hitting hundreds of balls or practising bowling with a very similar stop-start action. I suspect that every thwack of leather on willow is a signal to osteoblasts to stimulate increased bone density. So, as well as eating a healthy diet and making sensible practical changes for winter, get outside and whack a cricket ball around or take up basketball to help maintain your bone density!
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Help Hythe’s
Wildlife this Winter
we may have enjoyed a balmy indian summer this year but Jack frost is sure to be nipping at our noses (and fingers and toes!) soon enough. Hythe’s human residents can pop on an extra layer or two and retreat into their heated houses to keep the winter chill at bay, but it’s important to spare a thought for the furry, feathered and finned residents who make their homes in our gardens, too. winter is a particularly tough time for wildlife: ground frosts, frozen water sources and even overzealous gardening can all make surviving cold snaps more of a challenge. the good news is that there are several simple measures that can really make a difference. 1. Check bonfires carefully The woody scent of bonfires heralds the start of the winter season but a crackling wood pyre can be lethal for hedgehogs. Bonfires are popular nesting sites for our prickly pals, so always check carefully before lighting and, ideally, make and light on the same day to leave as little time as possible for animals to settle in amongst the pile. 2. Remember to feed the birds Winter is really tricky for birds. As they don’t hibernate, they need a high-energy diet to maintain their fat reserves, which in turn enable them to survive the cold nights. But it’s harder for them to forage for natural foods (such as worms) when the ground is frosty, so providing a range of highcalorie nibbles can help our feathered friends through to spring. When temperatures really tumble, try to put food out twice a day. Seeds, nuts and scraps are ideal. Robins, blackbirds and thrushes also love fruit, so if you have a big enough freezer, freeze windfall from fruit trees to keep them going all winter. 3. Keep a source of fresh water in the garden Birds need to clean their feathers to keep them warm and waterproof, so check regularly that bird baths and other sources of water in your garden haven’t frozen over and top up frequently.
Fat cake
4. Check for frozen ponds Whilst on the water theme, if you have a pond in your garden, check every day in a cold spell that it hasn’t formed a layer of ice on top. Toxic gases can build up under a frozen pond and can kill fish and hibernating frogs sheltering at the bottom. Leaving an old tennis ball floating in your pond helps to keep the water moving, increase oxygenation and prevent freezing. If your pond has frozen over, never tip boiling water onto it or break the ice with force: both can seriously harm or kill its inhabitants. Instead, carefully place a saucepan of hot water on the surface to melt a hole.
Using a ratio of 1 part fat to 2 parts dry ingredients, melt down the fat gently and then add your chosen dry ingredient(s).
5. Let your garden go wild Consider this your official licence to be lazy! Leave an area of your garden undisturbed and untended until the weather warms up to provide warmth and shelter to animals and insects. Piles of leaves and logs also make ideal spots to hide, nest and hibernate. Finally, avoid being too zealous when forking over compost heaps: frogs, newts and toads are fond of over-wintering in them.
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You will need: • Lard/suet • Selection of one or more of the following: seeds, currants, oats, cake crumbs, bird food, peanuts
Mix together well and mould with an ice cream scoop (or your hands, if you don’t mind a bit of mess!) into balls. Freeze or refrigerate overnight before putting out for the birds to enjoy.
Can You Help with our
Reverse Advent Calendar Campaign? December 1st brings a ripple of excitement in homes up and down the country: it’s time to open the first door of advent calendars and, for many, that heralds the beginning of the Christmas period. In fact, advent calendars have become big business: the high street has seen an avalanche of adult advent calendars in recent years. £68 will buy you a chocolate version from a wellknown chocolate shop, whilst you’ll need something in the region of £150-300 for one of the offerings produced by famous beauty and candle brands. Got a lot of cash burning a hole in your pocket? Then perhaps the £10,000 calendar stocked with drams of rare whisky is for you. Here at Hythe Life, we want that December 1st buzz to be for something altogether more in the spirit of Christmas, and that’s why we’ve brought back our Reverse Advent Calendar campaign for the second year. We’d love you to join us in creating an advent calendar with a difference - one that gives rather than takes. That’s why we’re asking you to create a food parcel over the first three weeks of December for our local Salvation Army foodbank. Winter – and especially Christmas - can be a particular time of need for the vulnerable in our
community, as Callum McKenna, a Salvation Army officer from the Hythe branch, explains, “We find that the food bank we operate is a simple but effective way of helping those in our local community who, for whatever reason, find themselves in a tricky situation. Who do you call when it’s the school holidays and having the little ones at home means there’s a stretch on the family finances, making it harder to put food on the table? What do you do when you’ve been off sick for a couple of weeks and your wages are down? Or when a cold winter spell throws your budgeting off course? These are just some of the emergencies that we find people coming to us for help with.” We know that little actions like these can make a huge difference. It’s something that Callum McKenna is keen to point out. “Last Christmas, the tremendous support of Hythe Life readers really gave our food supplies a boost. As a collective, community action it snowballed together into something quite remarkable which kept our stores topped up well into in the new
year so that when people found themselves in need, we were able to do something to help. Please know that the kindness that you show in this way will go to make a direct difference in someone else’s life.” It’s community and Christmas spirit in action – and we know we can rely on you, the wonderful residents of Hythe, to help us.
Want to get involved? Here’s how to create your Reverse Advent Calendar: 1. Grab a sturdy cardboard box or bag-for-life.
Reverse Advent Calendar Shopping List 4 YES PLEASE: Breakfast cereal Biscuits Tea, coffee, hot chocolate Chocolate/sweets Cartons of fruit juice Washing powder Long life milk Toothpaste Rice and pasta Deodorant
7 NO THANKS: Tinned fruit, veg, soups, meats Loo roll Tinned puddings Sanitary products Pasta sauce Nappies/wipes Baby food Dog and cat food
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Alcohol Non-perishable food and drink Anything near to, or beyond, its use by date Razors
2. Decorate it in a festive way if you like! from Dec 1st – 21st, pop something from the shopping list below into your box. it could be a tin of fruit, a bag of rice, a jar of coffee or a box of sweet treats. the most important thing is that everything is non-perishable and a couple of months within its best before/use by date. 3. Drop off your box on December 21st at: saltwood General stores (7am-6pm) Hythe town Council offices (10am-1pm) the sewing space, Hythe High street (9am5pm)
Mindfulness Classes Help yourself to regulate your blood pressure, de-stress and reduce anxiety. Improve your memory, concentration, attention span and creativity. Also helpful for pain management, weight control and releasing yourself from sad episodes. WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO TAKE PART IN A STUDY TO SEE HOW MINDFULNESS AFFECTS BLOOD PRESSURE
There’s no time like the present! 8 week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) courses starting in Hythe in January and March.
See website for more details: www.mymindfulness.net Further enquiries by email to: info@mymindfulness.net
Zöe Hoare Personal Training and Group Fitness
Elm Lea RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME, HYTHE Located in the beautiful South Coast of Kent Elm Lea is located within a short walk from the village of Saltwood and is owned by a family with over 30 years experience, in caring for the elderly. It is set within its own large grounds with beautiful gardens, where our residents can spend time when the weather allows. l Run under the direction of
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WRAIGHT'S MOWERS of Hythe Has Moved For all your Lawn Mower needs: Repairs, Servicing, Spares and Sales Collection and delivery can be arranged- call for details. T: 07733293315 • E: stuartwraight@hotmail.co.uk www.wraightsmower.blogspot.com/ Benham Water Farm | Ashford Road (A20) | Newingreen | KENT CT21 4JD Opening Times: Monday to Friday 09:00 till 16:00 Directions: From Hythe, take London Road to Newingreen, turn left on A20 towards Sellindge (Ashford) Look for our sign on left hand side, approximately 500 metres from junction. www.hythelife.org.uk | 27
The Things We Do For Love leanne Doherty, former manager of the saltwood Play and learning Centre, was diagnosed with breast cancer three years ago. sadly from the outset she was told it had spread and was at stage 4. throughout her illness however, she has stayed positive, not simply living each day as it comes but by thinking of others - motivating and inspiring all those around her to enjoy and live life to the full. When Leanne calls, we come running. Under the banner of Besties Fighting for Breasties we have Raced for Life, Moonwalked, worked up a sweat for CoppaFeel and eaten mountains of cake for both MacMillan and Breast Cancer Now. As if this wasn’t enough, Leanne has called once more and this time she wants to go BIG. Some of us (the silly ones, obviously, who should have known better, haha!) recently took Leanne to the Marlowe Theatre to see the excellent production of The Calendar Girls.
what they were doing (and maybe with the help of a few bottles of bubbly…), an amazing day of giggles and friendship was enjoyed by all. Such a buzz. So much fun. And so, with the experience and tireless patience of a graphic designer husband, the Besties Fighting for Breasties are sending a calendar off to the printers and we want all of you to buy one because breast cancer affects us all in one way or another, whether we are a sufferer, a survivor, a family member or a friend.
“ It currently costs £14 million a year to run the full range of services at the Pilgrims Hospice. They receive an annual NHS contribution of only 23% of this. The remaining costs have to be generated through fundraising and donations.” Well, guess what? Leanne thinks a similar calendar is a great idea and wants to raise funds for a very worthy cause, the Pilgrims Hospice. How could we refuse? Within days of the initial ask, 16 women bravely stepped out of their comfort zone and agreed to tastefully bare more than they would like in front of a camera. With a theme chosen - places in the world we love or would like to visit - and an army of unseen faces helping behind the scenes, the 16 came together for the big photo shoot. Pampered and preened by a professional makeup artist and under the care of a charismatic photographer able to make the women forget
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It currently costs £14 million a year to run the full range of services at the Pilgrims Hospice. They receive an annual NHS contribution of only 23% of this. The remaining costs have to be generated through fundraising and donations. Do we think that you particularly want a calendar of unknown women revealing a cheeky peek? The answer is no. We are simply asking you to consider making a £10 donation to the Pilgrims Hospice and then this calendar is our small way of saying thank you. Through the generosity of sponsors our printing costs are covered which means that every penny received will go directly to the charity.
Calendars will be available at a number of local outlets including Saltwood General Stores and Hythe Cricket and Squash Club. They can also be ordered by contacting calendarleanne@gmail.com Further donations are welcome at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/calendarleanne
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on What’s
deCeMBer 2018 1st -2nd santa specials @ Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway. See www.rhdr.org.uk for further details and booking (tickets must be purchased in advance). 3rd an evening with aggers &
tuffers@ The Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone. For full details see www.atgtickets.com/venues/ leas-cliff-hall. 4th hythe Community Cinema
screening of ‘Loving Vincent’, 7.30pm @ Tin Tabernacle, Portland Road, Hythe, CT21 6FL. Free membership available on the door. Tickets £4 for members or £5 for guests. For further details see www.hythecommunitycinema.co.uk. 6th Folkestone Jazz Club
present ‘the Matt Wates Quintet’, 8.00pm @ Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone. Tickets £12. For further details call 01303 277175; email twinklewood49@gmail.com or visit www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk. 7th hythe Late Night
shopping, Hythe High Street. Father Christmas, street food, music and much more. 8th Christmas Bazaar, 12.00-
2.00pm @ Saltwood School, School Road, Saltwood.
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8th-9th
santa specials @ the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway. See www.rhdr.org.uk for further details and booking (tickets must be purchased in advance). 8th hythe Farmers’ Market, 10.00am – 1.00pm @ Methodist Church Hall, Hythe. 9th the salvation army and FhOds Christmas Carol Concert , 6.00pm @ Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone. For full details see www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk. Free admission but tickets are needed as it is expected to be a sellout. 10th Carols with the animals
in the hay Barn, 7.00pm-8.00pm @ Brockhill Park Performing Arts School, Saltwood. 11th Carols on the Green, 7.00pm-8.00pm @ Saltwood Village Green. Come and sing your favourite carols,accompanied by Hythe Salvation Army Band. Refreshments afterwards at the Castle Hotel. 11th -30th dick Whittington @ the Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone. For full details see www.atgtickets.com/venues/leascliff-hall. 13th Folkestone Jazz Club
Christmas Party with the Colrose 7, 8.00pm @ Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone. Tickets £14. For further details call 01303 277175; email twinklewood49@gmail.com or visit www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk.
deCeMBer Ja N ua rY F e B r ua rY
14th -24th
FhOds present ‘snow White and the seven dwarfs’ @ Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone. For full details see www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk or call 01303 223925. 15th -16th
santa specials @ the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway. See www.rhdr.org.uk for further details and booking (tickets must be purchased in advance). 19th Carols in the Courtyard, 7.00pm-8.00pm @ Lympne Castle, Lympne. Come and sing your favourite carols accompanied by Hythe Salvation Army Band. 19th -24th
santa specials @ the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway. See www.rhdr.org.uk for further details and booking (tickets must be purchased in advance). 22nd hythe Farmers’ Market,
10.00am-1.00pm @ Methodist Church Hall, Hythe. 22nd ‘Carols for all’, 7.30pm @
St Leonards Church. Retiring collection. 26th the saltwood Boxing day
Charity Fun run, 12.00pm @ The Green, Saltwood. A challenging offroad course on the footpaths, fields and trails in and around Saltwood. Suitable for both experienced runners and beginners alike. See www.nice-work.org.uk for further details.
JaNuarY 2019 3rd Folkestone Jazz Club
present ‘derek Nash ‘Picante’ Latin Jazz’, 8.00pm @ Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone. Tickets £14. For further details call 01303 277175; email twinklewood49@gmail.com or visit www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk. 8th hythe Community Cinema screening of ‘the drummer and the Keeper’, 7.30pm @ Tin Tabernacle, Portland Road, Hythe, CT21 6FL. Free membership available on the door. Tickets £4 for members or £5 for guests. For further details see www.hythecommunitycinema.co.uk. 9th hythe Civic society talk:
Patsy erskine-hill Ma Msc, ‘the Fire takes hold’ 7.30pm @ Hythe Bay School, Cinque Ports Avenue. Members £1, non-members £2.00. See www.hythecivicsociety.org for further details. 10th Folkestone Jazz Club present ‘the scott hamilton Quartet’, 8.00pm @ Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone. Tickets £12. For further details call 01303 277175; email twinklewood49@gmail.com or visit www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk. 12th hythe Farmers’ Market,
10.00am-1.00pm @ Methodist Church Hall, Hythe.
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17th Folkestone Jazz Club
present ‘the Liane Carroll trio’, 8.00pm @ Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone. Tickets £12. For further details call 01303 277175; email twinklewood49@gmail.com or visit www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk. 22nd hythe Civic society talk:
Chris McCooey, ‘smuggling on the south Coast’, 7.30pm @ Hythe Bay School, Cinque Ports Avenue. Members £1, non-members £2.00. See www.hythecivicsociety.org for further details. 24th Folkestone Jazz Club
present ‘Jo Fooks/al Nichols Quintet’, 8.00pm @ Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone. Tickets £12. For further details call 01303 277175; email twinklewood49@gmail.com or visit www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk. 25th Frank sinatra tribute
Night @ Hythe Imperial Hotel. Tickets £35pp, including threecourse dinner. For booking and further details see www.hytheimperial.co.uk/ events-calendar. 25th ‘the hijacked hollies’-
hollies tribute Band, 7.30pm @ Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone. For full details see www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk or call 01303 223925.
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26th hythe Farmers’ Market,
10.00am-1.00pm @ Methodist Church Hall, Hythe. 31st Folkestone Jazz Club
present ‘Pete Caters’ Ministry of Jazz’, 8.00pm @ Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone. Tickets £14. For further details call 01303 277175; email twinklewood49@gmail.com or visit www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk.
FeBruarY 2019 5th hythe Community Cinema screening of ‘in Between’, 7.30pm @ Tin Tabernacle, Portland Road, Hythe, CT21 6FL. Free membership available on the door. Tickets £4 for members or £5 for guests. For further details see www.hythecommunitycinema.co.uk. 7th Folkestone Jazz Club
present ‘the alan Barnes Quartet’, 8.00pm @ Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone. Tickets £12. For further details call 01303 277175; email twinklewood49@gmail.com or visit www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk. 9th hythe Farmers Market, Methodist Church Hall, Hythe. 10.00am-1.00pm. 12th hythe Civic society talk: Len howell, ‘the Cinque Ports’, 7:30pm @ Hythe Bay School, Cinque Ports Avenue. Members £1, nonmembers £2.00. See www.hythecivicsociety.org for further details.
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14th, 15th, 16th – Valentines day
22nd Freddy Mercury tribute
@ The Hotel Imperial Hythe. Various dinner and overnight packages. For booking and further details see www.hytheimperial.co.uk/ events-calendar
Night @ The Hythe Imperial Hotel. Tickets £40pp, including three course dinner. For booking and further details see www.hytheimperial.co.uk/ events-calendar
14th Folkestone Jazz Club
present ‘Julian Marc stringle/steve Waterman sextet’, 8pm @ Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone. Tickets £12. For further details call 01303 277175; email twinklewood49@gmail.com or visit www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk 21st Folkestone Jazz Club present ‘the rob Barron Quintet’, 8pm @ Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone. Tickets £12. For further details call 01303 277175; email twinklewood49@gmail.com or visit www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk
23rd hythe Farmers Market,
10am-1pm, Methodist Church Hall, Hythe. 26th hythe Civic society talk:
Geoff hutchinson, ‘rudyard Kipling – his Life in Verse’, 7.30pm @ Hythe Bay School, Cinque Ports Avenue. Members £1, non-members £2. See www.hythecivicsociety.org for further details. 28th Folkestone Jazz Club present ‘Peggy, duke & Benny with Pete Long and Georgina Jackson’, 8.00pm @ Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone. Tickets £14. For further details call 01303 277175; email twinklewood49@gmail.com or visit www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk.
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Hythe Venetian Fete
2019 is just around the corner and in Hythe that means it’s a Venetian fete year. the organising committee have already started planning the 64th Hythe Venetian fete, which will be held on the canal on wednesday 21st August 2019.
Long-term residents will know about the fete but if you are new to Hythe, the fete was started in 1890 by Edward Palmer, the founder of a local newspaper, the Hythe Reporter. He
along the canal between Twiss Road and Ladies Walk Bridge. The parade is accompanied by music and bands (who are also on floats), as well as well as a spectacular fireworks display and other entertainments. If you have ever thought about taking part in the fete and entering your own float, then 2019 could be the year that you do it! Entries are accepted on a first come first serve basis from January 1st, and are open until all spaces are filled. There is then a reserve list in case an entrant withdraws. Entries are welcome from everybody: there are classes to accommodate private entries, clubs and associations and companies. If you have not entered before, you will be asked to pay a small returnable deposit and if your entry is not commercial then in most cases a small grant toward building your float is paid after you have competed.
“up to 10,000 spectators enjoy around 30 decorated and illuminated floats parading both at dusk and in the evening along the canal between Twiss Road and Ladies Walk Bridge” suggested a parade of illuminated boats on the canal. Palmer coined the name ‘Venetian Fete’ when he reported the event in his newspaper, the name stuck and has been used ever since. Always held on the third Wednesday of August in "odd" years, up to 10,000 spectators enjoy around 30 decorated and illuminated floats parading both at dusk and in the evening
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You will be provided with the float and base and then it is up to you to build your float ready for both the daytime parade and the night-time illuminated parade. Entry forms can be downloaded from http://www.hythevenetianfete.com and should be emailed to chairman@hythevenetianfete.co.uk or hand delivered c/o Collier Stevens, 1st Floor, The Old
Auction Rooms, Marine Walk Street, Hythe CT21 5NW. There are other ways to get involved too - the fete needs about 200 volunteers to act as stewards, man the entry gates, steward the concerts and to sell tickets and programmes during the event. If you would like to volunteer please contact the email address above and let the fete committee know. Ticket sales for general entry will start online on May 1st with seated tickets being available to personal callers from the same date. As always the online general entry tickets will be cheaper than buying your tickets on the day.
The benefits of
volunteering
the Christmas season is upon us, and the end of the year is usually the time to spend with our loved ones. it is also a time where too many people are alone or in need. if donating money is not always easy or possible, giving your time to help others or support a cause is something we can all do in our own way. There are many charities you can choose to donate your time to. Plenty of local charity shops in the Hythe area are constantly seeking for volunteers to help. Applying for an unpaid job can be a strange thing to do nowadays but can also represent a great opportunity. For young adults, volunteering is a perfect way to get an initial piece of professional experience by learning amongst others. This experience
to give your time and serve your community. Look for offers in the local vicinity, but also online. Your skills (such as translation, graphic design, coding or digital marketing) can also be used to serve causes and projects that you like or want to be part of - be it a wildlife protection mission, picking up rubbish on the beach, managing an Instagram account or writing for a local magazine.
“For retired people or jobseekers, it is a good way to socialize, keep active and most of all feel useful.” will be much appreciated on a CV by potential recruiters. For active people, finding time is not that easy, especially if you are raising kids and working too. But when our daily jobs are not always fulfilling, volunteering can allow us to give more sense and meaning to our lives. For retired people or jobseekers, it is a good way to socialize, keep active and most of all feel useful. Knowing that what we do matters is a real source of satisfaction and selfaccomplishment. There are many ways to volunteer, being formal or informal, you can find your own way
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Could you help Hythe Life? Here at Hythe Life, we certainly buy into the volunteer ethos because we’re all volunteers ourselves! Although we come from various walks of life, we all love our town and want to give something back to it. If you’ve been inspired by the article to volunteer, we’re constantly on the lookout for lovely new people to help us with both the magazine and the August food festival. It doesn’t matter whether you are old or young or what your skills are: we’re a small (and friendly!) team and have more than enough to share around! We’d particularly love to help younger or residents making a career change to kickstart their careers. Although we can’t pay you (sorry…), we can promise you CV points and experience to help you to build your writing/design portfolio . But the more the merrier really is our motto, so if that’s not you, please don’t feel put off! If you’d like to join our happy little team, please do drop us a line (editor@hythelife.org.uk for the magazine, festival@hythelife.org.uk for the food festival)!
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by Paul Apps UA
The adventure continues Plein air painting in the company of good friends at the RHDR New Romney station is the topic of this instalment, though it was very nearly not the case. i had not decided what to write about, until my plein air painting buddies suggested today we all visit the RHDR in New Romney to paint.
Today’s weather (12.11.18) was not looking too hopeful for painting outside, and indeed I woke to strong winds and threats of rain. I nearly called my friends to cancel and think of another topic for this article. Apart from my life as an artist I also love trains - so I really wanted to paint in New Romney, despite the weather forecast. What could possibly go wrong, eh? The group of like-minded buddies I paint with are keen artists and we go under the name of ‘The Marsh Lookers”, meeting up every few weeks at a mutually chosen location to paint. Actually my own commitments as an artist and teacher have prevented me from getting out with the Lookers much this year. So today was a real treat if the weather behaved itself. As I approached the station the heavens opened, and I thought of going home, then I remembered
others decided to paint under the shelter of the carriage sheds at the end of the platforms. Having painted there myself earlier this year, I made my way to the locos stored on shed. The shed houses all the locos not in service, those that might well be undergoing valued maintenance and repair schedules, or have merely finished this season’s duties and are awaiting a well deserved overhaul. Don’t forget that these wonderful ladies are old - most being built nearly 100 years ago - so they deserve pampering. I have grown up with these beautiful engines on my doorstep, and I never tire of seeing them making their way across the wide expanses of the Romney Marshes from Hythe and onto Dungeness, via Dymchurch and New Romney. There is something magical about a plume of steam escaping from a loco racing through our
I finally found the spot I fancied painting from, looking in from just inside the entrance, but far enough inside to avoid the very heavy downfall that was unfolding a few feet outside. The noise on the shed roof was almost deafening as the deluge fell. I set up and took time to study the scene before me, looking at aspects of light play, such as the murkiness in the shed beyond the locos. There were many contrasts, not just within the locos themselves, but also the darkened recesses, electronic lights, dirty rags, shiny rails and sheet-covered locos only hinting at the shiny metal body panels being protected underneath. I started to draw, then to paint. It was all very time consuming as the painting took over three and a half hours to complete. It was very complicated and took immense concentration to bring to a successful conclusion.
“The group of like-minded buddies I paint with are keen artists and we go under the name of ‘The Marsh Lookers”, meeting up every few weeks at a mutually chosen location to paint.” that the station has covered platforms and engine sheds and all kinds of great places to set up and paint. So why was I worrying? Plus all my buddies were in the car park ready for the impending painting session. To our dismay the station was closed - great planning! Luckily the station manager was extremely kind and allowed us all onto the station, so that we might enjoy our day painting and seeking shelter wherever possible. The
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flat marshland, with high pitched whistles and the clanking of iron as they pass by us on the track. Enough of my rambling on about the trains: I’d better get back to painting a couple. I had a lengthy look around the extensive shed housing all the locos. The atmosphere inside, with dirt and grime, oil and grease, is just amazing. The smells are something else; it’s a pity that I cannot paint smell as well.
I hope you like my tale of this little adventure at the RHDR station in New Romney. Don’t let the rain put you off either as there’s always a place to shelter. Well… almost! I will put a little video footage of today on my YouTube painting channel for you to enjoy. You can find me at paulappsfineart on YouTube. See you all in the next edition.
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hART + Friends
Annual Art Exhibition 2018 from serene coastal photography to dragon eggs formed of clay; from tiny fishes in equally tiny bottles to huge charcoal drawings; from enchanting pictorial fairytales to rock icons looming large yet again. there was plenty on show for everyone’s enjoyment at the 5th Annual exhibition staged in October of this year by hARt, a dynamic collective of regional artists formed in 2014 that has its hub in the ancient Cinque Port of Hythe.
Visitors flocked in their hundreds to the historic Town Hall to admire mixed media artwork, photography and illustration, as well as stunning glass, jewellery and ceramics. Mecki and Zanna Allen, Penny Graham, Nikki Griffith, David Jackson and Emma Keating as well as Leigh Norgrove, Hayley Restall and Stephen Thompson were the hARTists with work on display. Guest artists Rebecca Bramwell, Rod Major, Sarah Sillibourne, Ken Sinyard, Carol Stump and Corrine Weaver joined in with diverse and exciting contributions. As a special treat, in the Town Hall’s Undercroft the scene was set for ceramics demonstrations and plein air painting to delight the countless passers-by. The three-day event marked a milestone for this group of professional artists and the visitor feedback was overwhelmingly positive. hARTists are now set to build on their successes. Plans for 2019 include a month-long presence in Rye during
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the town’s high profile Annual Art Festival. hART’s quarterly newsletter - viewable via www.hartists.co.uk - provides regular info and event updates. Guest artist enquiries are also most welcome via the website. As to showing in the Hythe Town Hall again, the group relished the experience and will most certainly return.
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Christmas Biscotti by James Palmer Rosser from The Kent Cookery School
INGREDIENTS • 250g caster sugar • 250g plain flour
METHOD
• 100g of dried cranberries & • 100g of peeled pistachio nuts (flavourings are changeable / optional) • Zest of 1 lemon
1. Mix all dry ingredients together and the lemon zest then stir in the eggs.
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Bring it all together into a dough. Dust a work surface lightly with icing sugar
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or flour, then divide the dough into two. Roll into sausages about 5cm in diameter, then arrange well apart on the tray and flatten slightly. Bake for 2025 minutes at 180C until golden and firm on the outside. Remove from the oven and leave to cool a little, reducing the heat to 150C. 2. Transfer to a chopping board and, using a bread knife, cut into diagonal slices about 1cm wide. Lay the slices on the baking tray and bake for a further 20-25 minutes, or until golden.
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• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Christmas is just around the corner, and it’s easy to get sucked into ‘shop ‘til you drop’ mentality to make sure everyone has the perfect present. But this year, why not take a bit of time out from the festive fever, put your pinny on and whip up some homemade gifts instead? Here are three quick and easy ideas for edible presents that your friends and family are sure to love.
Homemade Christmas 1. Mulling syrup
2. Hot chocolate stirrers
Everyone loves a warming glass of mulled wine in the festive period, and it spreads the spicy scent of Christmas throughout the whole house. It’s also great with cider and, for non-drinkers, warmed apple juice.
These are so quick to make but such a treat to receive. Use either wooden lolly sticks/coffee stirrers or, even better, wooden spoons. Feel free to be creative with the flavourings and decorations: orange, cardamom, mint, cinnamon and, of course, marshmallows, are all winter winners!
• 250g caster sugar • 2 oranges, halved • 6-8 cloves (depending on how much clove taste you like) • 6 whole allspice • 2 cinnamon sticks • A little grated nutmeg • 2 x 400ml bottles, sterilised (in a warm oven or the dishwasher) Put all the ingredients in a saucepan along with 1 litre of water. Slowly bring to a simmer and heat until the sugar has completely dissolved. Continue to simmer for 15-20 minutes. Remove from the heat and leave to cool down. Strain through a very fine sieve to remove the whole spices and orange pieces, then decant into sterilised bottles. To use, mix together 400ml of mulling syrup and one 750ml bottle of red wine, apple juice or cider, along with some orange, apple or lemon slices, if liked. The syrup will keep in a cool, dark place for up to 3 months.
• 300g chocolate (you can use milk or dark, or half and half) • Vegetable oil, to grease • Flavourings of your choice (see above for ideas) • Decorations (e.g. marshmallows, mini chocolate buttons, hundreds and thousands) • Ice cube tray or silicone chocolate shape moulds Very lightly grease your ice cube tray. Melt the chocolate in a saucepan over simmering water, or in short bursts in the microwave. If using flavourings, divide chocolate into bowls, working quickly to keep the chocolate liquid, stir in your other ingredients. If leaving plan, pour the runny chocolate straight into the moulds. Decorate and add your stick/spoon to the middle. Place in the fridge to cool (check the positioning of the sticks before shutting the fridge door to make sure they are still upright). Chill for 1-2 hours. Once ready, pop out of moulds and wrap in cellophane. Just add to a mug of hot milk to serve.
3. Stained glass biscuits These pretty teatime treats are sure to be a hit. They look tricky but actually they’re really easy to make. Each biscuit can be strung with ribbon to make a homemade Christmas tree decoration or layered in a nice box to give as a gift. • 100g unsalted butter • 100g light brown sugar • 3 tbsp golden syrup • 250g self-raising flour • 1 tbsp mixed spice • ½ tbsp. ground ginger • ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional) • Boiled sweets, crushed • Piping icing (optional) • Medium and small cookie cutters in the same pattern (e.g stars, snowflakes, Christmas trees, hearts) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas Mark 4. Put the butter, sugar and golden syrup in a saucepan and stir over a medium heat until all the ingredients have melted and combined. Mix the flour and spices together in a bowl along with a pinch of salt. Pour the melted mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients. Mix well until a firm dough forms. Use your hands to do the final mixing, bringing it together into a smooth dough. Dust a board or worktop with flour and toll to around the thickness of a £1 coin. Stamp out larger shapes using cutters, then cut out smaller shapes in the middle. Sprinkled the boiled sweet shards into the middle hole. Make a small hole in the top of each shape with a skewer if you want to use as a hanging decoration. Bake for 8-12 minutes or until golden brown. Leave to cool for a few minutes and then place on a wire rack to cool completely. Decorate with piping icing if desired.
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Preparing your home
in readiness to sell… by Mark Wilkins from Lawrence & Co
there is no science to this, just a little common sense, but there is one old adage which is almost always true, “first impressions Count”. they do! is your garden tidy, if not, tidy it, is your exterior décor presentable, no? smarten it up, clean out the gutters, polish your door furniture, small details but they make a difference. Do this and you are halfway there!
Now for inside, pretend you’re opening the front door to a viewer, greeted by the smell of last night’s curry? No one wants that!! Look objectively, are you shuffling around a pile of shoes and a mountain of coats? Yes? Clear them away. Beyond this, you probably don’t need to
they need to be able to envisage themselves living there – they’ll have some clutter too!! NOW, keep it this way! So your windows are sparkling (inside and out), but wait, what’s that outside, it’s the lawn that should’ve been mown a fortnight ago but life got in the way, mow it now, smart edges and freshly tilled beds always look great and can easily be livened up with some seasonal plants. Kids toys need to find a home in the shed, garage or is it time for the charity shop?!! It’ll be one less thing to move and believe me, you’ll be shocked by what you’ve accumulated so the more you part with now, the easier the big day will be!! Now chose your agent. They will take great pictures, produce an accurate floor plan and compile an excellent set of particulars to present your home to its best advantage and then get it out there in front of the widest
“Kids toys need to find a home in the shed, garage or is it time for the charity shop?!! It’ll be one less thing to move and believe me, you’ll be shocked by what you’ve accumulated so the more you part with now, the easier the big day will be!!” decorate or strip anything personal but you would be well advised to give your home a proper deep clean, it should gleam from the top to the bottom, inside cupboards too! NOW, the place is clean, tidy, smells great, maybe you need to thin down some of the family pictures and ornaments but DO NOT strip it bare, its still your home and it’ll be somebody else’s soon,
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possible audience. That’s when the viewings will start and unless you really want to be there, go out! And take the dog with you please: much as we love our dogs, some people don’t and with all that hard work, we don’t want your prospective purchasers to be put off by Fred, the overly friendly King Charles spaniel!!
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What’s in a (Kentish) name? for the most part, we tend to see the names of towns, villages and hamlets as no more than geographical markers to help us to get from A to B or for the postman to deliver our mail. the most comical might raise the odd titter (step forward, the lavatorial-humour classics of Pett Bottom, Pratt's Bottom and lynsore Bottom). some might even incur the occasional spate of good-humoured vandalism: the good folk at Pett Bottom, for instance, are besieged by wags changing their road signs to 'Pert Bottom'. whilst some names might raise an eyebrow of bemusement (Plucks Gutter, anyone?), we largely take such identity markers for granted. so what’s in a (Kentish) name? Let’s start with Hythe itself. The town’s name derives from the old English, ‘hithe’, meaning haven or landing place for ships or boats. This reflects Hythe’s history as a bustling harbour town. Indeed, Hythe was one of the original Cinque Ports, a quintet of the most important coastal ports in southern England. Unfortunately the harbour has long since disappeared due to silting but the town’s name, at least, carries an echo of its maritime history.
heavy name we use today is identical to one of its recorded forms in Middle English, which dates back to the medieval period. Finally, Westenhanger, the small village north-west of Hythe. Originally there were two parishes –Ostenhanger lay to the east – but they were unified in 1509, with Westenhanger absorbing Ostenhanger. If its prefix indicates Westenhanger’s compass point, what about its suffix? In Kentish dialect, ‘hanger’ refers to a
“ In Kentish dialect, ‘hanger’ refers to a woodland on the side of a hill” Next up is Dymchurch. The second part of the moniker is straightforwardly ecclesiatical but what about ‘Dym’? This comes from the old English word, ‘dema’, meaning ‘judge’, so Dymchurch is the ‘judge’s church’. This makes sense, since the coastal village was the seat of government for Romney Marsh in the Middle Ages. One of the oddest local names is Lympne. Back in the 90s, we had a family wedding at Lympne Castle which included a large American contingent, who caused plenty of confusion amongst the locals by referring to it as ‘limpknee’! It’s certainly one of the quirkier place name pronunciations and, in fact, we have both the Romans and the English to thank for the name. The Romans occupied a fort called Portus Lemanis (hence Port Lympne);‘lemanis’ echoes the old English word, ‘lemo’ meaning ‘marshy place’. Interesting, the consonant-
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woodland on the side of a hill, so the name is likely to mean ‘west of the hillside woodland’. Other common suffixes in Kent: • Ing/Inge: The suffix 'ing' or 'inge' means 'people', thus Ottingem, for instance, derives from 'Otta's people'. E.g. Sellindge, Beltinge, Pedlinge, Ottinge, Hawkinge and Ospringe. • Ham: From the Old English for village or homestead. Alkham and Wingham are particularly interesting: 'alh' is Anglian for 'heathen temple', whilst 'wig' is Old English for a shrine, so the villages are likely to describe their origins as holy sites. E.g. Alkham, Rainham, Petham, Wingham. • Den: A common suffix in the Weald, den at the end of a place name denotes a woodland pasture. This is often connected to a personal name (Biddenden refers to Bionna's pasture, for instance) but can also be a descriptor of a particular type of land or activity, such as
Smarden (pasture where lard is produced). E.g. Tenterden, Biddenden, Smarden, Horsmonden, Bethesden. • Hurst: Another popular one in the Weald, this originates in the Old English for a wooded hill, thus Lamberhurst conveys a wooded hill where lambs graze and Hawkhurst, a wooded hill inhabited by hawks. E.g. Hawkhurst, Lamberhurst, Goudhurst, Speldhurst. • Borough: Towns with 'borough' at the end of their name are found across the UK but the suffix has a distinct sense in Kent, Surrey and Sussex, indicating a historic administrative unit, or tithing, which originates from the Anglo-Saxon for a pledge. This is different from the other sense of 'borough', which means a town with special status. e.g. Southborough, Hildenborough. • Bourne: Exemplified in the cluster of villages (Bekesbourne, Littlebourne and Patrixbourne) to the east of Canterbury, this suffix is a sign that a stream is nearby. In this case, they all nestle near to the Stour. E.g. Sittingbourne, Shipbourne, Bekesbourne, Littlebourne, Patrixbourne. And as for Pett Bottom? The history of that one's still a mystery. To find out more about the origins of Kentish place names, Nottingham University has created an excellent resource. Simply click on the red dot of the place you want to research and information about its etymology will pop up. http://kepn.nottingham.ac.uk/map/county/Kent
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2. Lightly butter an ovenproof dish approximately 20cm x 25cm x 5cm. Cut the crusts from the bread slices, then butter both sides of the bread and cut into triangles. Lay half of the bread slices in the bottom of the dish so that they are slightly overlapping. Mix the dried fruit with the lemon zest and sprinkle half of the mix over the bread. Layer the rest of the bread on top then sprinkle over the remaining fruit. 3. Remove the vanilla pod from the custard then pour the custard over the pudding. Leave to soak for at least 30 minutes, or longer in the fridge, if you like. Sprinkle over the sugar and bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown and puffed up.
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KevinÊs Christmas It was often the sharp chill that woke Kevin up. A slight shiver caused his toes to wiggle and his eyes to open; he folded his fingers into his palms and tucked his hands under his armpits. As he shuffled around, he pulled his knees up to his chest so his body was curled up like a baby. Just beside him, undisturbed by Kevin’s fidgets, lay a small dog: fast asleep and snoring. The hum of the pooch’s breathing kept Kevin calm and soon his interrupted slumber was continued. Winter was Kevin’s worst season: as well as the cold weather, the festive cheer would leave him irritated and bitter. He usually got a lot more stares; the usual look of judgment and disapproval was replaced with sadness and guilt. The freezing weather made people sympathetic, especially when it came to someone sitting outside a shop window, but soon their eyes would flicker down to his dog and the sympathy would turn to a headshake and a grumpy tut. My dog has a better life than yours, Kevin thought. His favourite place to sit was under the town hall, he could watch the wanderers of the High Street go by and he’d hardly be noticed. He would pay close attention to shoppers. He had a lot of amusing stories to tell at this time of year, but only his dog would be his audience. There’d be teenagers shuffling in and out of Obidosh, buying smelly candles and potpourri for their mothers. Parents would be rushing around to get their precious angels last minute Christmas gifts. Grandmas hovering through each shop looking for the perfect present but, soon, settling for their own hand- knitted jumpers. Kevin got especially amused by the new couples walking hand in hand passing Wakefields; the girlfriend begging for a gold necklace- how was she to know that only the week before he had a different girl on his arm, begging for that same piece of jewellery? Kevin never gets envious of these festive shoppers, in fact, he feels quite sorry for them. Spending all of his well-earned money on someone else didn’t appeal to him anymore. Only he and his dog were important. He never regrets his lifestyle, he has everything he needs: food, blankets,
pillows; he can even sleep wherever he likes. Who else has the company of the stars every night? It was Christmas Eve and the sky gleamed and glowed as he wandered up and down the quiet street. The shops were still, the Christmas lights flickered and the frosted floor crunched under his feet. Peaceful, he thought. He looked up at the clear skies and, for once, he felt content. As the night got deeper he heard thuds and shuffles on the rooftops, a quiet bellow echoed through chimneys and at one point he thought he saw a small, red, plump man walk the same street. He let his imagination play as he made his way back to his tent cocoon under the town hall; he curled up and slept, hoping he’d sleep through the day ahead. Christmas Day arrived. He stayed wrapped up, warm, sitting and waiting for the sunset to appear again. He’d never change the way he lived, he’d say. He loved it; I just need to get through this so-called ‘festive’ season, he thought. And everyone will be back to normal. The streets won’t be busy; the evenings will be warmer and no feeble attempts of people trying to wish me a Merry Christmas! As he grumbled and muttered a small girl approached him. “Mummy said I could give this to you.” She handed him a small, red letter. Dear Kevin and doggy. Merry Christmas! We live at number seven, I’d love to share my Christmas dinner with youwe have plenty. Love Alice. He carefully folded the letter, tucked it into his pocket and looked at the people making their way up to the church. He could hear the bells ring, the laughter from various houses and he breathed in the fresh air of the beautiful Christmas morning. He placed a hand over his pocket and a tear fell down his cheek, onto his coat and, as he brushed it off, he smiled.
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HL Sports welcome to the winter edition of Hythe life sports. in this issue we have a look at how Hythe town fC are getting on in their 2018/19 campaign. we also have details of saltwood CC’s 2018 player awards, an update on emily Chambers and some ideas for working off your Christmas dinner on Boxing Day.
FOOTBALL
Cannons firing! Hythe have made an excellent start to the season and are well placed to make a charge for the play-offs and even the automatic promotion spots as we enter the crucial Christmas period. At the time of writing the Cannons sit 5th in the table, only one point behind the teams in 2nd – 4th with a game in hand on some of them. Cray Wanderers are the league’s runaway leaders at present and are 10-11 points ahead of the chasing pack. Whilst it may be a tall order for the Cannons to chase them down, there is no reason why they can’t fight for the runners-up spot. If goal machine Zak Ansah continues his rich vein of form, the sky’s the limit for the Cannons.
Manager Sam Denly continues to add quality to what is already an excellent squad. Joining the club since our last issue are defenders Elliott Capel and Zac Fagan along with striker Euan Sahadow. Capel rejoins from Heybridge Swifts and ex-Arsenal U18 and U21 Fagan from Farnborough. Sahadow makes the short trip from neighbours Folkestone Invicta and adds another option to an already excellent attacking force. Due to injuries, Aiden Prall has been added to the squad, holding a dual registration at Corinthians to cover for the injured George Kamurasi and Ryan Nicholls.
Hythe FC Results
Here’s hoping the Cannons continue to fire on all cylinders and in the next issue we can start to dream of that elusive promotion!
21st august 2018 –10h November 2018
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Hythe FC Fixtures
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Margate
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Worthing United
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Herne Bay
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Haywards Heath Town
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Tonbridge Angels
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Herne Bay
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Hastings United
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Herne Bay
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Whitstable Town
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Thamesmead Town
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Haywards Heath Town
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Cray Wanderers
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Sevenoaks Town
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25/09/18
Faversham Town
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VCD Athletic
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Sevenoaks Town
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Three Bridges
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VCD Athletic
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Faversham Town
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FC Romania
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Phoenix Sports
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Greenwich Borough
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FOR VARYING REASONS THE ABOVE GAMES MAY BE RE-ARRANGED. PLEASE CHECK THE CLUB’S FIXTURE LINE ON 01303 238256 OR THE WEBSITE www.hythetownfc.co.uk FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION AND KICK-OFF TIMES We will list the fixtures for March and April in the next issue.
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HL Sports CRICKET
Saltwood CC 2018 Club Awards
Saturday Batsman of the Year - Jamie Keeler
Presented by Club Chairman - Ian Oaks
Saturday Bowler of the Year - Joey Pratt
What a fantastic year it’s been for our sponsored club. Winning the double is no mean feat and ‘the Wood’ are fast becoming a force to be reckoned with in local cricket. The club celebrated winning the Regional League Championship East and Kent Village League Division 2 at their recent awards dinner in Hythe. The winners for the 2018 season are as follows:
Sunday Batsman of the Year - Jack Gooding Sunday Bowler of the Year - Teddy Easthope Players' Player of the Year - Joey Pratt
The hotly contested “White Hart Hythe Tea of the Year 2018” went to club stalwart Dan Cowell and his partner Hannah who served up what was apparently a superb feast. Congratulations to all the winners.
we are pleased to announce that we will once again be sponsoring saltwood CC’s senior team. we wish them another successful season in 2019 and look forward to reporting on their winning exploits in the next editions of the magazine. the club are still looking for sponsors for the 2019 season and all enquiries should be sent to ian@saltwoodcc.com
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HL Sports ATHLETICS
Emily Chambers Some of you will remember that in a previous issue we reported on local up and coming Triathlon superstar Emily Chambers. We are pleased to report that Emily has had some further outstanding success at the recent British Triathlon Championships in Leeds which was run over the standard Olympic Distance. This was part of the WTS Triathlon Series event and was run in the morning before the Elite athletes competed in the main event on the same course. There was therefore a large crowd of supporters at the venue and in Leeds city centre who had come to see the Olympic Athletes compete later on in the day. The race consisted of 1500m open water swim, a 40K closed road bike course around Leeds and a 10K run which finished in front of the large crowds in Leeds City Centre. Emily won the under 20yrs category with a time of 2:23:17 and consequently became the 2018 Under 20 British Triathlon Champion. She finished 16th overall in what was a very competitive field over a tough course. Huge congratulation to Emily from the Hythe Life Team. No doubt we will be reporting more success in the future for Emily as her triathlon career goes from strength to strength
RUNNING & SWIMMING
Blow Away the Cobwebs this Boxing Day Christmas is many things to many people and everybody has their own traditions and ways of celebrating the festive season. One constant in pretty much everybody’s Christmas is excessive eating and drinking. Whilst most people address the inevitable new bulge in the waistline in the New Year , if you are feeling energetic on Boxing Day there are a couple of options to help you work off the previous days epic eating and drinking! The first is the Saltwood Boxing Day run. Now in it’s 44th year this longestablished charity run attracts over 1,000 runners, joggers and walkers. The course is three miles of mud and hills and is the perfect way to work off the previous days excesses. The course uses footpaths, fields and trails in and around Saltwood and is suitable for both experienced runners and beginners alike. There is a medal for all finishers and all ages are welcome. There is a long standing tradition of celebrating finishing the run by having a few pints at the Castle Hotel opposite the start and finishing line. For further details and to enter go to www.nice-work.org.uk/races/BoxingDayRun If running is a bit too energetic how about a nice swim…..with a difference. You could find a nice indoor heated pool, however why not take advantage of the free all year round “pool” on our doorstep whilst also raising money for good causes. I am of course talking about the English Channel. The temperature of the sea at this time of year is a bit chilly to say the least but this does not stop the hundreds of people who take part in the annual Folkestone Boxing Day Dip organised by the Lions Club. Come and join hundreds of other dippers, get creative with a fancy dress outfit and earn money for your Favourite Charity. The Folkestone Boxing Day Dip will take place at Sunny Sands Beach on Wednesday 26th December. Registration forms can be obtained from The Mariner’s Pub in Folkestone or by contacting Folkestone Lions Club. Personal registration is from 9:30am and the Fancy Dress judging will take place at 10:45am followed by the dip itself. The Dip attracts thousands of spectators so if you don’t fancy braving the cold sea you can come and watch and have a nice Boxing Day stroll in the process. If you are brave enough to be a ‘Dipper’ you will receive a
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commemorative medal and a hot toddy to warm you up afterwards. As a “Dipper” you will need to get people to sponsor you to make the heroic dash into the sea and the Folkestone Lions will pass the monies raised onto the charities nominated by the dippers themselves and other local worthy causes. Your nominated charity could be your own club, school or community group so this is a great way for local organisations to raise their own funds without having to stage an event themselves. For further information and to obtain a downloadable booking form visit the Fokestone Lions Facebook page or email david@me.ms putting sponsor form as the subject line.
Atlantic Avengers Update you may remember that in our summer edition we featured ‘the Atlantic Avengers’ (Ricky Reina and John wilson) who are taking on the mammoth challenge of rowing the Atlantic via the Columbus Route – Cadiz to Antigua. we were very lucky to have Ricky, John and their boat at our three day food festival in August and many of you would have had a chance to sit in the boat and get a feel for what will be their home for the next three months. At the time of writing Ricky and John are in Cadiz waiting to begin their epic record breaking voyage. They have received an amazing welcome, appeared on local television and even been given an official send off. Unfortunately the proposed start time of 17 November has been delayed for a week due to a rather monstrous storm brewing in the middle of the Atlantic (see below). However the boys are raring to go and as soon as the storm passes they will
be on their way. By downloading the ‘YB Races App’ for your tablet and mobile you can follow their progress as they make their way across the vast and unpredictable ocean. Regular updates will also appear on their facebook page and their website – www.atlanticavengers.com . We will be catching up with the intrepid pair in our next edition to find out how they faired.
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