Maidstone’s local magazine
FREE MAY/JUN 2016
Hay fever Tips to manage the dreaded allergy
Exams looming? Follow our guide to success!
Luscious looking garden lawn
local expert shows us how!
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10 Stamp duty changes Keep rodents out 13 of the house from local 15 Tips gardener Charlie 17 Kids puzzle fun 18 Escape to Bermuda jeans 21 Skinny in or out? Recipe - Steak and 23 asparagus Study for success25 exam tips 27 Health - Stroke - coping 30 Hayfever strategy 32 What’s On to drive with 39 Learn parents week Film review41 Alligiant safe is 43 How your iphone?
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Welcome to In and Around Magazine, May/June 2016
Dear Readers Yikes, time is really flying as we move into May, and with the weather warming up we can celebrate 2 bank holidays this month, yay! So take a peek at our ‘What’s On’ page (pg 32), where you can find lots of inspiration for things to see and do around the local area, from gorgeous open gardens to meeting the famous Peppa Pig at Kent Life. If staying at home is more your style, local gardener Charlie has put together a feature with tips to transform your garden into the perfect outdoor space. (pg15).
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This month we still bring you all the usual mix of interesting style/ property/ health articles plus as we lead up to the school exam period take a look at our guide to keeping the nerves at bay! (pg25). To all our readers we really need your help by letting us know what you think about the magazine, please email, write or call us with what you like / don’t like / and what you would like to Upcoming see more of. info@inandaroundkent.co.uk
Best wishes Sarah, Editor
copy deadlines Tuesday 10th May Tuesday 14th June
In & Around Magazine is distributed each month to; Loose, Boughton Monchelsea, Coxheath, Bearsted, Grove Green, Penenden Heath, Allington, Aylesford, Ditton, West Malling, Sutton Valence, Langley, Lenham, Harrietsham, Hollingbourne, Maidstone Town Centre and Newnham Court.
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Based in Boughton Monchelsea we offer excellence in all of the key areas that are most important to our customers, design, quality and customer service. Making the right choice makes a huge difference to the character and practicality of your home. We want to help you find the floor that fits your space, your needs and your style. We offer many brands to suit all budgets including our very own Dewitt Collection and are pleased to announce for that the month of May we can offer the Dewitt Collection Luxury Vinyl Flooring at £23.99 per m2 when mentioning this advert. 6
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on the market - like Karndean, Amtico and Polyflor are made in a similar way. Each layer has its own purpose - the base layers provide stability, the decorative layer in middle creates design and colour and the surface layers give wear and ease of maintenance.
Luxury vinyl flooring is widely used in many commercial environments, like shops, restaurants, Everything has been designed to help you find, buy hotels, hospitals and schools; the amount sold and install your ideal flooring as easily as possible. in the UK every year would cover about 2,000 We truly believe beauty, simplicity and affordability football pitches. So, you probably walk on it many can all live together in harmony. Everything has times a week without realising it. Luxury vinyl flooring is the fastest growing flooring type across the world. This is largely because Luxury vinyl flooring offers a unique combination of looks and performance which makes it a great alternative to natural materials like wood and stone.
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Luxury vinyl flooring is built up in layers, like a sponge cake, which are fused under heat and pressure to form an impervious, hard wearing material. All of the Luxury vinyl flooring products
Visit our showroom to view our new luxury vinyl flooring range ‘The Dewitt Collection’ available at a special introductory offer of £23.99 per m2 when quoting this advertisement.
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The history of Rega The record player has been through four principal guises: Planar 3 (1977–2000), P3 (2000–2007), P3-24 (2007–2012) and RP3. The first Rega turntable, the Planar 2 was launched in 1975. This was followed by the launch in June 1977 of the Planar 3. The two decks are of identical design but built to different budgets. The Planar 3 turntable established itself as a “threshold” or entry-level for high quality turntables. It became hugely popular and is one of the most well-known turntables ever produced. A Planar 3 might take centre place in the system of many audiophiles as a “serious turntable”. For a closer look and to find out more visit our showroom on Union Street.
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Stamp Duty
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From 1st April 2016, the higher rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) now apply to the purchase of additional residential property. This new change will mean those who are buying a second home or a buy-to-let property, will pay substantially more SDLT overall. The new rates are applicable for purchases of more than £40,000 and will be 3% higher that previous rates. Therefore, the following rates will apply to each “slice” of the property price on buy-to-let properties and second homes:
• £0 to £125,000: 3% (no SDLT is payable on properties priced up to £40,000)
• £125,001 to £250,000: 5% • £250,001 to £925,000: 8% • £925,001 to £1.5 million: 13% • The portion above £1.5 million: 15% The changes only affect those people who are buying additional property. If you own property abroad and are buying in the UK for the first time, you will also pay the new, higher rates. If you are buying a second home to replace your main residence without selling it first, you can claim a refund if you then go on to sell the existing main residence within three years. You won’t have to pay SDLT if a property is left to you in a Will or if you are buying a plot of land from a neighbour. If you are
going through a divorce you can buy an additional property without having to pay the new surcharge before the divorce is finalised. SDLT does not apply to the purchase of caravans or mobile homes, houseboats, nonresidential properties or mixed use properties, ie a flat with a shop downstairs if it is worth less than £40,000. Parents who are buying a property for their children to use can choose to set up a trust of which their child is a beneficiary and therefore they won’t have to pay the extra tax. Whilst many people have used the purchase of additional residential property to help family members onto the property ladder, children at university or to provide extra income and a pension, these changes will have an effect. It is likely however that these extra costs will be passed on in either rent increases to tenants, or buyers will simply consider the extra cost in their calculations when assessing whether the overall benefit still outweighs other forms of investment for them.
If you would like to discuss these issues, or any other property related matters, then please contact Rina Pattar on 01474 886919 or email her on r.pattar@gullands.com
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How do we keep rodents
Advice
out of our house? They say “prevention is better than cure.� Where rats, mice and squirrels are concerned, they are definitely right. The main reason they are all a problem is that they like to chew things, electrical wires, routers, phone lines and plastic water pipes will all be a target if our household pest’s are left to multiply, causing damage and costly repairs to be put right. Grey squirrels can be a problem both indoors and in the garden. They will often be seen hanging upside down from bird feeders and running along fences as they forage with the birds. Whether you live in the town or country, squirrels are everywhere. If they become a problem in the garden we can trap them and remove them. If left alone you may risk them becoming bolder and getting onto and into your house, shed or garage. They like to chew holes in wood and will often enter a building by chewing a hole in the fabric. On your house, periodically check the facias and soffits below the roofline for holes, also check that the roof tiles are flush and flat, with no gaps that would allow squirrels or birds access to your loft. If squirrels are present they will often make it their home, it is warm, dry and safe from predators, somewhere to raise their young. Again, easily trapped and removed from loft spaces if they have got this far. Rats are probably feared the most, scurrying with their long tails, bloodthirsty. Not really! The main problems are the diseases they carry and their propensity to chew things. In the garden, check for their burrows and runs under fences and in the grass. Often they will be under sheds, in banks, composting areas and around waste bins. If you have areas that you rarely go to in your garden, these are the likely places that rodents will make their home. If you
keep chickens you will likely have rats too. If they get in, they have usually burrowed in, chewed their way in or entered via the sewer system. Externally, if the house fabric looks secure, rats in the house have entered via the sewer and drain system. Often where homes have been extended and old waste pipes have not been capped, rats will be able to run around freely. Once into your cavity walls they will proceed vertically up to the loft, where they will find warmth, shelter and water, only venturing back outside for something to eat. You will hear rats and squirrels in your loft, they sound like a herd of elephants running around on the ceiling, mice sound more like a herd of deer (due in part by their size!). Call in professional help quickly before they really multiply, they will soil everything they run over, so get trapping quickly. Mice are only small creatures, but best kept outside if possible. Check sheds and garages periodically for signs, small powdery droppings are often a give-away, they like to colonise stored goods where they will nest and raise their young. Externally, airbrick covers can be put on to prevent them squeezing through the gaps and gaining access to the cavity walls where again they will often emerge in your loft. Check in kitchen cupboards for droppings, especially where there are stored dry foods, they may be living behind the kickboards under the units and in larders. Remember, just be vigilant, keep a watchful eye on the beasts in your garden and listen out for those elephants on the ceiling. As you lie awake at night pondering who to call, remember PEST PURGE as you drift off into peaceful oblivion. 13
Makeover:
Gardening
Lawns
At this time of year, the lawn is actively growing and requires feeding, moss-killing, weeding and regular mowing. Spring is also a suitable time to overseed sparse areas. Here are some of the tasks to undertake over spring and summer: Mowing This is the most important maintenance task over spring & summer. Mowing regularly keeps the lawn ingood health. Killing moss Moss is a problem in damp, poorly drained lawns. Spring is a good time to remedy moss problems. Feeding Use a proprietary spring or summer lawn fertiliser at the manufacturer’s recommended rates. Feeding the lawn will increase vigour and help prevent weeds and moss from establishing. Apply fertilisers when the soil is moist, or when rain is expected. If grass loses its vigour and freshness between late spring and late summer (often May to August), repeat the application of spring or summer lawn fertiliser. Do not apply spring or summer lawn fertilisers after August. They contain too much nitrogen for autumn use, encouraging green leafy growth at the wrong time of year, when it could be damaged by winter cold or pests and disease. Over-seeding After moss or weeds have been removed, or where grass is growing sparsely, over-seeding may be necessary. Early autumn is the best time for this job, but mid-spring is also suitable. • Break up the surface with a fork and rake it to make a reasonably fine surface. • Sow grass seed at half the recommended rate or, where there are no recommendations, at 14
10-15g per sq m (½oz per sq yd). • Lightly rake to incorporate the seed into the surface. • Where birds are a problem, net the area. • If the weather remains dry for two or three days water gently with a sprinkler. • Grass should sprout seven to 10 days after sowing. Watering Even if lawns turn brown and dry over summer, they usually recover well when rains return. Watering is usually not necessary over summer. If you do have to water the lawn and maintain a green sward, water when the soil becomes dry, but before the grass turns yellow or brown. If the ground is very hard, aerate it by spiking with a garden fork before watering, to aid water penetration. Watering once a week to every 10 days is normally sufficient. Looking after new lawns Lawns from turf should be left completely un-used for their first week. Lawns from seed should be left unused until their first mowing. Avoid using new lawns heavily in their first season. Newly laid lawns can be fed like established lawns. They need watering, but should not be over watered, as this may result in shallow rooting and poor establishment. Problems When over-seeding the lawn, it can be diffiult to match the colour of a new seed mix with your existing lawn. In such circumstances it may be necessary to over-seed the whole lawn to achieve uniformity of colour and texture. Areas of dry shade, such as under trees, become sparse very quickly despite adequate care. Consider over-seeding on an annual basis to maintain a dense sward.
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Spring is in full bloom and we couldn’t be happier about it! The sunshine has made its first of many appearances, and we’re dreaming of sitting outside all summer. Through the winter months, we’ve neglected our gardens and outdoor space, but May is the perfect month to get them in tip top conditions, ready for alfresco lunches and sunny BBQs.
Here’s our top tips for bringing your garden back to life this May, as well as some top products available at The Mall, Maidstone: 1. Spring clean the weeds away. 2. Re-use household or rain water in the garden. 3. Mow the lawn weekly. 4. Protect your plants /flowers from frosts and slugs
Beautiful Garden Pink Rose Mixed Climbing And Bush £1 Poundland
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Charlie Dimmock Round Hanging Basket With Liner £1 Poundland
Charlie Dimmock Tin Plant Pot Wild Bird Nesting Box With Hanger £1 Poundland £5 Wilko
Charlie Dimmock Wall Solar Light £1 Poundland
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Compressed Coco Soil Compost 10 Litres £1 Poundland
Palram Mythos Greenhouse 6 x 8 £250 Wilko
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Bird Bath and Feeder Verdigris £ 18 Wilko
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Bermuda Classic Collection Holidays specialises in tailor-made luxury holidays and offers a carefully selected range of premier hotels in Bermuda.
Resort in Bailey’s Bay with its private beach and two secluded coves is an excellent option for the East end of the island. This idyllic, sub-tropical destination is the oldest of the British Colonies to which many return year after year.
Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa in Sandys is billed as one of the most romantic resorts in the world and boasts some of Bermuda’s finest cuisine. In Paget Elbow Beach offers a plethora of superb amenities, enviable personal service and luxurious accommodation, whilst Grotto Bay Beach
Just 22 miles long and 2 miles wide, glorious pink sand beaches, glistening turquoise waters, lush green foliage, manicured lawns and quaint pastel-coloured cottages, are the hallmarks of this tiny speck of land 1000 miles north of the Caribbean, 600 miles (2 hours flying time) east of the American coast, and only a 7 hour flight
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from the UK. Comprising 181 islands, islets and rocks, the eight largest islands are all linked by bridges and causeways, and it is easy to travel around thanks to a very good transport system of ferries, buses and taxis, or for the more adventurous, scooters are easy to hire and lots of fun. These fantastic attributes mean Bermuda holidays can be tailored to each visitor’s wants and needs. The island boasts a laid back, albeit sophisticated, atmosphere and Bermudians, proud of their beautiful island and renowned for their hospitality, greet visitors with warmth and sincere friendliness. A Little History Bermuda has a fascinating history as Britain’s oldest colony. Dating back to 1615, the historic links are evidenced by the numerous charming colonial buildings dotted across the island, a range of old-style British pubs, and the delightful tradition of serving English-style afternoon tea is available in many hotels and restaurants. An Island Paradise Exuding sophisticated hospitality and charm and wearing its colonial heritage on its sleeve, this sub-tropical island is no stranger to wealth which is self-evident in the high living standards and superb infrastructure. With an abundance of stunning scenery and glorious food, Bermuda is the perfect island retreat. There are restaurants and cafes to suit all tastes and budgets from Bermudian dishes to international cuisine including Asian, Italian, Spanish, and Middle Eastern. Not surprisingly, English pub fare is also an important part of the culinary landscape.
Island Cuisine Premier local seafood epitomises Bermudian cuisine, not surprisingly given the waters that surround the island, although American influences ensure that succulent steak-lovers are also well-catered for. Fish chowder concocted from snapper or rockfish and served with sherry pepper sauce and rum is a local favourite as are spiny lobster, wahoo, shark hash, and codfish cakes with a pinch of curry. Fried fish fillets in a bun and fresh fish sandwiches provide a healthy riposte to fast food burgers, and traditional dishes also include Hoppin’ John (peas and rice), and Peas & Plenty (black-eyed peas aromatically cooked with onions, salt pork and rice). With the islands mixed heritage, we recommend embarking on a culinary adventure on your Bermuda Holiday.
Fly to Bermuda from London Gatwick with British Airways on 25th June for 7 nights from £1932 per person. Staying at Grotto Bay Beach resort, on Room only. Including complimentary airport lounge at Gatwick, a Bermuda guide book and private transfers. For more information contact Travel Designers.
Escapes by Travel Designers Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone tel: 01622 230901 email: Lesley@escapesbytraveldesigners.co.uk web: www.escapesbytraveldesigners.co.uk
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Lighter nights, longer days and hopefully plenty of sunshine. We can’t wait for summer! We no longer need to stay indoors out of the cold, but can head outside for picnic at the park or simply have some fun in the garden with some tasty cold drinks. So let’s get ready for the warmer months with these fantastic pieces for your home and outside from The Mall, Maidstone which simply have ‘summer’ written all over them! 2 Blue Cooling Bottles Find out more about shopping at The Mall, Maidstone at www.themall.co.uk/Maidstone
£1.50 Wilko
Amalfi drinks dispenser £12 Next
Bola Loca Game £7.50 The Entertainer
Ice cream cups (set of 4) £12 Next
Woven picnic bag £16 Next
Disney Frozen Tumbler £1 Poundland
Flower Power Set of 2 Melamine Platter £15 BHS
Flower Power Set of 4 Melamine Cups £12 BHS
Complete Cricket Set Size 3 £15 The Entertainer
Set of 4 Polka Dot Owl Caddy £12 BHS
Ice Lolly Moulds 6 Pack £1 Poundland
Crochet Throw £ 40 BHS
Pink Outdoor Cube £20 BHS
La Hacienda Star Flower Chimnea £59.99 BHS
Little Tikes Easy Score Basketball Set £89.99 The Entertainer
Little Tikes Hide and Slide Climber £99.99 The Entertainer
Polka Dot 4 Person Hamper with Cool Bag £ 46 BHS
Valencia Egg Chair Set £ 699 BHS
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Beauty & Fashion
Farewell my
Faithful Skinny Friends?
Rumours abound that my beloved skinny jeans are on the demise. They’ve had their (almost) ten years in the limelight, having stormed into our lives and onto our legs in 2007. They say all good things must come to an end, so can it really be true that spring/summer 16 is the season when we say farewell to our skinny friends? Skinny jeans come in many guises, dark and smart, faded, distressed… something for every occasion. Can other styles compete? The SS16 catwalks saw a definite shift towards a wider denim silhouette but will real women really turn their back on their skinnies, the most adaptable jeans shape ever? Made famous by Kate Moss and worn by billions of women (and some men), skinny jeans are the perfect accompaniment to any shoe, heels or flats – brogues, ballet pumps, flip flops, ankle boots…tucked into knee high or over-theknee boots. So what’s the competition? Well, there are Mum jeans (loose on the hips and stomach with a belted waist – comfy perhaps, but just not flattering for any woman! Allegedly classic 501s are returning – but do I want to go back to my student days? Boot leg jeans can still be purchased but I think they had their day just before the skinny began to reign supreme. There are boyfriend jeans, usually straight legs and a relaxed fit, often turned up at the bottom – quite popular, especially among the younger generation, but not smart enough or flexible enough to replace the skinny jean. And
then, of course, there are flares! Slim at the hips and thigh and wide at the calf (though not as wide as in the 70s this time round, thank goodness!) – they can be elegant and will flatter a pear shape or hour glass figure. But bid goodbye to comfort because flares will only really work with heels – the bunched up denim around ankles look is just not a good one when you pair them with trainers or flats! Perhaps the most popular other style is the cropped jean which can look great, but these can in fact be cut skinny or with a wider leg, so not really a competitor. In addition, the appearance of a totally new wide legged silhouette would necessitate us buying a new set of tops and shoes to match; those that had partnered skinnies just wouldn’t hit the mark. A serious outlay for us consumers which will surely keep us grounded enough to stay loyal to our current jeans! So, the competition, despite the rumours, remains weak. Our love affair with skinny jeans continues and there’s no need to bid farewell just yet! Let skinnies co-exist with the emerging wider legged styles – put on a flared pair with your heels for a night out perhaps, but back into the skinnies in the morning – it’s like greeting an old and very kind friend. I, for one, am staying faithful!
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Food and Drink
Aged Sirloin Steak
with new season Asparagus Dust off your BBQ! English asparagus is the best in the world and it is only available for such a short season. Cut from now until 21st June, enjoy this true gem while it’s available. Try to find sirloin steak that has been dry aged for a minimum of 21 days, to ensure succulence and flavour. Serves 2 Ingredients 2 Sirloin Steaks (approx 2 cm thick) 1 bunch of fresh English asparagus 3 tbsp Rapeseed Oil 1 tbsp Pork and Chop Seasoning Sea Salt Flakes Horseradish Sauce
Method Heat the BBQ to very hot: 250-300ËšC Put the steaks in a plastic bag with some rapeseed oil and pork seasoning. Rub them in the bag for a minute, then allow to marinade for half an hour and come up to room temperature. Wash and remove the woody ends from the asparagus and pat dry. Add the asparagus to another plastic bag with another tablespoon of rapeseed oil and a grind of sea salt flakes. Have a warm plate and some foil at the ready. To cook the steak rare, place the steaks on the BBQ for 1-2 minutes each side. Then remove from the heat, place on the warm plate and cover with foil to allow them to relax and rest for a minimum of 5 minutes. Add the asparagus to the BBQ for about 1-2 minutes until it is al dente. Enjoy this with some good quality British Horseradish Cream; it is well worth paying the extra.
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Study for Success Get the results you want with our top tips Preparation is the key to revising effectively. Make sure you know what type of exams you will have – short questions, multiplechoice or essays – and what topics they will cover. Organise your course notes and textbooks so that everything is easy to find. Work out how much time you have for each subject and don’t avoid the ones that you find particularly difficult – or easy. Make a timetable, but don’t spend so long making it look beautiful that you’re behind before you start! Remember to include your other commitments and try to maintain your normal routine of mealtimes, exercise and so on. Think about the time of day that you work best – some people are night owls while others get more done in the early morning. Plan a ten-minute break in every hour and don’t work for more than three hours at a time. Now divide the topics you need to learn into manageable chunks. To help memorise information, make notes and put as much as you can into your own words. Summarise key points and write them on index cards or sticky notes that you can put around the house. You may find that making a spider diagram or mind map is helpful.
Try inventing your own mnemonics, such as Never Eat Shredded Wheat for the points of the compass. You can also visualise a scene that includes details you need to remember – a battlefield or mountain habitat, for example. Make the most of revision classes offered by your school or college. You could also revise with a friend – practice explaining difficult concepts and ask each other challenging questions. Get hold of as many old exam papers and example questions as you can. Familiarise yourself with the way questions are worded and make sure you understand exactly what they are asking you to do. Prepare draft answers to questions that come up frequently. When the exam gets close, complete a paper within the time limit to get an idea of how quickly you need to work. To keep motivated, reward yourself with a weekly treat such as a trip to the cinema or a favourite meal. But if it’s not going so well, don’t give up! Adjust your timetable and focus on the areas you find most difficult, or common questions. Keep thinking about what a good grade will bring – a university place or that dream job. The night before the exam, have a quick look through your notes, but don’t cram. Get an early night so you wake up refreshed and ready to go.
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Health & Fitness
Health: Stroke A stroke is a serious, life-threatening medical emergency which occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is cut off; In 85% of cases it is caused by a blood clot (ischaemic) and the other 15% are due to the bursting of a weakened blood vessel that supplies the brain (haemorrhagic). With 25% of strokes being fatal, it is the third largest cause of death in the UK. Stroke is most common in (but not exclusive to) older people; it can occur at any age including childhood. Risk factors include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, obesity, smoking, poor diet and too little exercise and is higher in those of South Asian, black African or black Caribbean origin. The word FAST can serve as a reminder of stroke signs and symptoms to aid early recognition: Facial weakness Face drops on one side or the eye droops; inability to smile. Arm weakness Weak or numb arms and an inability to lift them both and hold them up. Speech problems Difficulty talking and understanding and speech that is unclear, slurred or garbled. Time to call 999 if any of these symptoms are present. Symptoms come on suddenly and vary depending on where the problem has occurred and the extent of damage. They may also include total body paralysis, blurred or lost vision, confusion, dizziness, sudden severe headache, difficulty swallowing, balance and co-ordination problems and a loss of consciousness.
Scans and blood tests are used at hospital to make a diagnosis; the chance of long term disability is reduced or prevented with early diagnosis. Depending on the cause of the stroke, treatment may include anticoagulants, antihypertensives, aspirin or statins; if a brain scan can be carried out very soon after the stroke and it’s shown to be ischaemic, a “clot-busting” medication known as thrombolysis may be given within four and a half hours after the stroke. Occasionally recovery can be quite quick, but there may be widespread problems which can be longlasting and long-term support is often needed.
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Hay fever Hay fever symptoms are the result of an over-reaction by the immune system. If you suffer from severe hay fever then you know how truly debilitating it can be. Your body produces an inflammatory response to any grasses and plant pollens. It is thought that around 20% of the population suffer from seasonal allergy problems and that means big business for the pharmaceutical companies. You can help your body to cope with symptoms of hay fever by keeping your immune system strong thus helping your natural antiinflammatory pathways. Diet • Increase your intake of anti-inflammatory foods; oily fish, seeds and nuts containing omega 3. Limit your intake of acidic foods; red meat, dairy and wheat. • Dairy foods are mucous forming so keep these to a minimum or exclude when symptoms are very bad.
• Sugar is known to depress the immune system. • Ginger is a very powerful anti-histamine, try juicing a good chunk of fresh ginger with an apple every morning. • Honey sourced from local bees can help build immunity to pollen. • Use turmeric in your cooking as this spice has plenty of anti-inflammatory properties. Supplements • Vitamin B6 helps to keep histamine under control, take this with magnesium. • Probiotics will help keep your immune system strong. • Bee prepared is an excellent brand to help prevent or reduce symptoms of hay fever. • Quercetin is a very good anti-inflammatory supplement derived from plant flavonoids (onion is a natural source). Drink Nettle and licquorice tea as studies show these help to reduce upper respiratory problems.
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Events
What’s on... 7-8 May Motors by the Moat The perfect weekend for anyone with a passion for cars! Get up close to hundreds of vintage, high performance and classic cars from around the world. The cars will be on display on the Castle lawns with plenty of other entertainment going on for the whole family to enjoy including a look-a-like Lightening McQueen. Leeds Castle, Broomfield, Maidstone ME17 1PL Tel: 01622 765400 www.leeds-castle.com 14 May It’s A Knockout for Heart of Kent Hospice Challenge yourself with friends, family and colleagues to take on a series of wet and wild inflatable fun and games...based on the famous TV show. Limited to only 30 teams of ten - book now! Mote Park, Mote Avenue, Maidstone ME15 7RN Tel: 01622 790195 www.hokh.org 15 May Open Garden The owners of Gallants Manor invite you to enjoy their wonderful private ten acre country garden which surrounds their 14th Century house (not open). The garden, which featured as Garden of the Month of May 2015 in Kent Life, has been designed for ease of maintenance and to be in harmony through the seasons. Features include a stunning formal rose garden, pond with a stream leading into a small lake, paved courtyard and superb views of the North Downs. Garden design fans will be delighted by the divided views and vistas which were the work of students of the English Gardening School. Gallants Manor, Gallants Lane, East Farleigh. Maidstone ME15 0LF www.hokh.org 21 May May Fair Bargains, Fun and live entertainment. Stalls include books, toys, bric a brac, prize draw, tombola,...and much more. Free entry. St Andrew’s Church, Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, ME16 9LH. Tel: 01622729970
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21 May Maidstone Symphony Orchestra Concert 7.30 pm. Mote Hall, Maidstone Leisure Centre, Maidstone. ME15 7RN Borodin - Overture, Prince Igor. Prokofiev - Violin Concerto No.2. Tchaikovsky Symphony No.5. Brian Wright - Conductor. Callum Smart – Violin. Charges apply. Tel 07817 429143. www.mso.org.uk 22 May Open Garden A rare treat to visit Boxley Abbey, founded in 1146 as a Cistercian Monastery until its dissolution in 1536. The Wyatts of Allington Castle acquired the site in 1540, built the current house and laid out the gardens amongst the Abbey ruins. The garden is around three acres with many magnificent trees. The rose garden is in part bordered by the ancient cloister wall and the water garden is in the ruins of the old Abbey church. A Tudor bowling green is above. Visit the Grade I listed hospitium (a medieval barn), with its remarkable scissor truss roof, which at nearly 200 feet is one of the longest in England. Boxley Abbey, Sandling, Maidstone ME14 3BT www.hokh.org 25 May Bat Evening Join us as we lead you on a walk through Mote Park in search of bats! Mote Park is one of the best places in the South East for observing bats and this is one of our most popular events. Using sonar equipment, we’ll track down bats to discover how they live and feed. Remember to bring a torch! All proceeds from this event go to the Mote Park Fellowship and remain within the park. Mote Park Maidstone, ME15 8NQ Tel: 01622 730453 www.moteparkfellowship.org.uk 28 May Proms in the Park Proms in the Park is returning to Whatman Park, Maidstone on May 28, 2016, celebrating the 90th birthday of Her Majesty the Queen. The magnificent Maidstone Wind Symphony will take to the stage to close the event, playing classical and big band pieces
Events from every decade of Her Majesty the Queen’s life, as well as traditional flag-waving Proms numbers, while local choirs, the Hazlitt Youth Theatre, and other entertainment will appear throughout the day. FREE of charge. Riverstage, Whatman Millennium River Park Maidstone ME16 0GB Tel: 01622 758611 28 May Annual Plant Sale Beautiful top quality plants to fill your garden with colour - bedding plants, perennials, herbs, vegetables and small shrubs. It is an ideal occasion to purchase plants for your flower beds, pots and vegetable gardens, whilst at the same time raising much needed funds for this beautiful church. Church of St John the Baptist, 333-337 Tonbridge Road, Wateringbury ME18 5PA Tel: 01732 873737 28-30 May Kent Garden Show This show will feature over 300 exhibitors with a wide variety of goods on display and for sale. The features of the show include the floral marquees with their stunning floral displays including medal winners from Chelsea. The garden exhibitors have all manner of gardening goods for sale and include over sixty nurseries. There is a craft pavilion, food hall, brass band and children’s rides. Kent County Showground, Detling, Maidstone ME14 3JF Tel: 01795 474660 www.kentgardenshow.com 28 May - 5 June Sheepstakes farm fun Take part in May half term at Kent Life celebrating our sheep! Take part in our Sheepstakes sheep racing, watch our sheep shearing demos and animal shows and see our working sheepdog in action. Kent Life, Lock Lane, Sandling, Maidstone ME14 3AU Tel: 07519 102272. kentlife.org.uk 31 May 2016 - 3 June Half Term DINO Week A week of fun-filled, dinosaur-themed activities to keep the kids entertained. Maidstone Museum St Faiths Street, Maidstone ME14 1LH Tel: 01622 602838 museum.maidstone.gov.uk
An Audience with Ann Widdecombe Heart of Kent Hospice will be hosting an unforgettable evening of stories, anecdotes and opinions with the former Member of Parliament for Maidstone and the Weald, novelist and star of Strictly Come Dancing, The Rt Hon Ann Widdecombe at the Hop Farm, Paddock Wood on Saturday 11th June from 7pm. Hear first-hand the life story of this most celebrated and outspoken former Shadow Home Secretary as she talks about her childhood in Singapore, reveals what life was really like at the centre of British politics and her moment of stardom on Strictly Come Dancing. As well as sharing her stories, Ann will be taking questions from the audience and signing copies of her latest book ‘Strictly Ann’. Sarah Pugh, Chief Executive of Heart of Kent Hospice said: “This year Heart of Kent Hospice is celebrating 25 years of providing compassionate care across Maidstone, Tonbridge, Malling and the surrounding areas, offering support for many of Ann’s former constituents. We are hugely grateful to Ann for donating her time to support our work and help us to raise the vital funds we need to provide care for our patients and their families.” About returning to Maidstone, Ann comments “I am delighted to be back in Kent to support the fundraising of Heart of Kent Hospice, so they can develop and enhance the care they provide for my former constituents in Maidstone and the surrounding villages.” To book tickets visit www.hokh.org/events/ detail/an-audience-with-ann-widdecombe or call the Fundraising Team on 01622 790195.
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All Saints’ Church Services Sunday, 8.15am & 10.15am – All Saints Church, Church Street, Loose The Alzheimer’s Society based in Loose, Maidstone, offers a variety of services to support people with any form of dementia and their carers/ family/friends. Anyone wanting information should call us on 01622 747181 or e-mail maidstone@alzheimers.org.uk. Aylesford & Eccles WI next meeting on Wed 25th may 2016 at 7.30p.m. in the Brassey Centre, Station Road, Aylesford. This will be our AGM during which the last year is reviewed, plans for the coming year discussed and very importantly the members vote for new committee members and officers. It is important to the health of the group that we have new members to join the committee. If you would like any further informattion about this meeting please contact Eileen on 01622 715205 AylesARA a group for anyone aged 50+ will hold their next meeeting on Thurs May 26th at 2p.m. in the Community Centre, Aylesford. We will be entertained by the energetic and very amusing Tony Harris, who on this occasssion takes on the form of a survivor of the Titanic. If you would like to know any more then please either contact Wayne on 01622 710734. Coffee Stop On Tuesdays, pop in for a coffee – 9.30am-12 noon – Congregational Church, 157 Linton Road Get together at Allington Baptist Church every wednesday 2.30. to 4.00. p.m. Allington Baptist church, 76a London Road, Maidstone, me16 0dt. This popular, friendly, informal group for the over 50s has been meeting for more than 20 years. Phone - Fred or Cilla 01622 676944; Sally 01622 720062; Beryl 01622 726950, Loose Amenities Association invite you to a “Music & Moonlight Evening”, being held at Vale House, Old Loose Hill, Loose ME15 0BH(opposite The Chequers Pub ,Loose) on Saturday 18 June 20126. Gates open 7.30pm. The Bromley Concert Band will play a selection of popular and patriotic classics. Entrance is via advance ticket only, no tickets will be available on the night. Tickets cost £15 each and are available either in person from The Chequers Pub, or via Ann May on 01622 298633. www.loose-amenities.org.uk. Loose Area History Society An illustrated talk by Glen Jones of the Orders and Medals Research Society, Loose Infant School Hall. Monday May 9 at 7.30pm. Non-members welcome. Admission £4. Free parking in school grounds. www.looseareahistorysociety.org.uk Loose Footpaths Group Wed 4th MAY. 6.30pm. Evening Walk Meet in the car park behind Linton Church for a 5 mile walk. Assistance Dogs Only 01622 745641
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Sat 14th MAY. 10am, ½ day walkMeet at Benenden village green ( 807328) for a circular walk of about 6 miles around Benenden. Lunches are available at a local hostelry, or if the weather is fine it would be pleasant to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the green. Assistance Dogs Onlly. Tel: 01622 744464 Loose Valley WI First Wednesday of the month 8-10pm – KGV Parish Pavilion, Walnut Tree Lane, Loose Loose Valley Wives Group will be having their Spring Meal at The Chequers, Loose on Wednesday 4th May at 7.p.m. On the 18th we will be visiting the lovely garden of “Timbers” in Dean Street to which Husbands and friends are invited. A Coffee Morning will be held on Saturday 7th May in aid of Macmillan Nurses which is our charity for the year from 10.30 – 12 noon. at the home of our Leader: Mrs. Ann Emery. Tel. 741559. Loose Swiss Scouts - No more waste paper! After over 40 years collecting waste paper around Loose, the Loose Swiss Scouts monthly fund-raising is coming to an end and their last collection will be on Saturday May 14th. Falling demands for waste paper combined with ever decreasing quantities being collected mean that they must call it a day. Loose Swiss Scouts would like to thank everyone for their support over the past years and ask that you recycle your newspaper and magazines in your regular bins after May. Maidstone Flower Club 2nd Thursday of each month at 7pm. Allington Baptist Church, opposite Somerfield Hospital, 76A London Rd Maidstone, ME16 0DT. Tel: 01622 741207 “Over 50s” club at Allington Baptist Church, London Road, Maidstone, Kent every Wednesday at 2.30 to 4 p.m. We have a program of games, tea and chat, speakers on a variety of subjects of interest to over 50s. St Peter & St Pauls church Aylesford will be hosting an Auction Of Promises on Sat 7th May at 7p.m. in the Brassey Centre, Station Road, Aylesford.There will be a wide variety of items, vouchers, services etc. available tio bid for so if you fancy a Saturday night with a difference and a chance to leave with goodies. Entrance is free. More information please contact Sandra on 01622 710674 or Frances on 01732 875032. WINGs (Womens Independent Networking Group) Meets the first Friday of every month at The Goudhurst Inn, Goudhurst 9.15am for 9.30am start to 11am. All professional ladies and local business owners welcome. Contact Diane 07989 435241 or Claire 07718 990947.
If you would like to include your local event, group or notice - please email Sarah at info@inandaroundkent.co.uk. This is a FREE service for local non profit making organisations.
Community CALLING CLASSIC VEHICLE OWNERS – ADD A LITTLE VA-VA-VROOM TO KENT LIFE THIS SUMMER Award-winning attraction Kent Life Heritage Farm Park holds its annual Classic Vehicle Show on Sunday June 19 and is looking for owners who want to show off their pride and joy. The stunning display is once again expected to draw visitors from far and wide, who will be given the chance to vote for their favourite. “We’d particularly love to have some vehicles that reflect Kent Life’s farming heritage, such as vintage tractors. So if you own one and want to show it off to fellow enthusiasts, please get in touch!”
Owners can enter their classic vehicles for just £5 by completing the online booking form, which is available to download on the What’s On section at www.kentlife.org.uk.
Heart of Kent Hospice
Open Gardens 2016
Sunday 15th May 2 – 5 p.m. Gallants Manor, Gallants Lane, East Farleigh ME15 0LF (exclusively open for heart of kent hospice) Visit Kent Life’s Garden of the Month – May 2015 – a ten acre country garden with formal rose garden, pond with stream leading into a small lake, azaleas, rhododendrons, Japanese maples and superb views of the North Downs. Entry by suggested donation of £5.00 Children Welcome For full details about opening times, access, facilities etc. please visit Heart of Kent Hospice website www.hokh.org/events
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Breast cancer education charity CoppaFeel! are bringing Kent a world first - a magical hybrid of the much loved silent disco and a 5 or 10k run! You bring your headphones and they will bring you epic live DJs to tune into as you run, jog, walk, shimmy, swagger your way around the course. It’s really just a rave to an awesome soundtrack, except you’re doing the running man the whole time. CoppaFeel! patron and Radio 1 DJ Greg James is curating the event and lining up a set to end all sets. A fellow DJ to accompany him on the decks will be revealed soon! The Silent Disco Dash takes place on the 22nd May at The Hop Farm, Tonbridge, and more info can be found at
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Local health,
sport and fitness classes
Tell us about your sports/fitness group and we’ ll list it for you Email the details to info@inandaroundkent.co.uk American football
American Football Maidstone Pumas www.maidstonepumas.com
Meet Thursdays and Sundays in the village hall 7pm to 9.30pm
Athletics
Short Mat Bowls Tuesdays: 3.00pm, at Village Hall. Coxheath Village Hall Tel: 01622 747135
Baseball
Mote Park Bowls Club Tel: 01622 691124 www.moteparkibc. com
Medway and Maidstone Athletics Club Tel: 01622 600418 www.mandmac.org
Kent Baseball Club Tel: 07857 643200 www.kentbaseballclub.co.uk
Basketball
Maidstone Warriors Basketball Club www.maidstonewarriors.co.uk
Badminton
Coxheath Badminton Club Tel: 01622 745264
Bearsted & Thurnham Bowls Club Tel:01622 730590 www.bearstedand-
thurnhambowlsclub.co.uk
Canoe
Maidstone Canoe Club Tel: 01737 766435 www.maidstonecanoeclub.net
Cricket
Korfball
Bearsted Korfball Club Tel: 01732 847704 www.bearstedkorfball.co.uk
Lacross
Maidstone Redwolves Lacross Club Tel: 07828 894831 www.maidstonelacrosse.com
Running
Coxheath Running Club (CRC) Anyone, regardless of ability, is welcome. steve.grantham.uk@gmail.com or visit www.coxheathrunningclub.com Maidstone parkrun 9am every Saturday. Lock Lane, Sandling, Maidstone, Kent ME14 3AU. www.parkrun.org.uk Maidstone Harriers www.maidstoneharriers.co.uk email maidstoneharriers@hotmail.co.uk
Tel: 01622 862538
Bearsted Cricket Club Tel:01622 631706 bearstedcc.playcricket.com
Bowls
Dance
Kent Artistic Roller Dance Club Tel: 01622 688001 www.kardc.co.uk
Beginners 2 Runners www.beginners2runners.co.uk email: amanda@beginners2runners.co.uk Maidston, Grove Green
Gymnastics
Squash
Downswood Badminton Club
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The Divergent Series: Allegiant The third and penultimate instalment of this successful sci-fi franchise based on the Veronica Roth books feels like a warm-up for the final film, Ascendant. Following the breakdown of the factions, Tris (Shailene Woodley) and Four (Theo James) lead a band of five – the double-crossing Pater (Miles Teller), Tris’ brother Calen and Christina in an exploration of the world that lies over the surrounding wall. They encounter the sinister sounding Bureau of Genetic Welfare and we are introduced for the first time to David – played by an impressive Jeff Daniels. We also discover what has been happening beyond the wall and why the Bureau seems to know a lot about the dealings of those from inside. This feels all too familiar to the rival Maze Runner franchise, most notably where in the second film, The Scorch Trials, the group manage to escape and discover what is left of the outside world.
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the Department of Justice, under which the FBI falls, suggest that the phone had not been backed up for some time. Some network providers store the content of text messages for anything up to 3 months but others don’t. However, they all keep details of text messages (time sent and phone number it was sent to) for some time. Similarly, they keep the same details of phone calls made and received although, hopefully, they don’t routinely record those calls. It is also fairly straightforward to hack into an email account, although you need to know the email address before you can do this. It is safe to assume that the DoJ would have pursued all these avenues. Farook has been linked to a variety of terrorist organisations and, if this is true, it is likely that he would have received training in making covert communications. This would include using software to delete data off his phone, using iMessenger which doesn’t leave a footprint and using an untraceable pay as you go “burner” to make communication. So why would the DoJ go to such lengths to access a phone that probably contained no useful information and why was Apple so reluctant to help them? Until recently, iPhones were notoriously insecure so the company has a commercial interest in demonstrating how secure they are now. The DoJ was probably demonstrating how it will leave no stone unturned in the fight against terrorism. Personally, I think that the level of security should be proportional to the value of the data that is being protected. Obviously, things like bank accounts should be very secure indeed, but law enforcement bodies routinely gain access to bank records for suspected terrorists and criminals. Tech companies like Apple constantly gather huge amounts of data on their customers for no good reason. Apple should have discreetly helped the FBI go about its business, not refused any cooperation and then held a press conference to tell us why. 43
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Electrical Gifts
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Fencing
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Austin Services Dewitt Foosteps Flooring
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Loft Ladders
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Locksmith
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