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community events & groups Friends of Kent Churches Sponsored Ride and Stride Saturday 11th September Please help raise money to save the spire of All Saints’ Church, Loose by taking part in the above event. Ride or Stride to as many Churches as possible in your local area, or sponsor Tim Gregson of the Loose Church Heritage Group (01622 741501). Churches in Kent will be opening their doors to welcome you between 10am and 6pm on the 11th and many will be offering refreshments including All Saints’ Loose. Sponsorship forms are available from Helen Gregson, local coordinator, 01622 741501 Annual Beetle Drive - 15th September The Loose Valley Wives Group start their new programme for 2010/11 with the Annual Beetle Drive on Wednesday 15th September in All Saints’ Church, Loose beginning at 7.30 p.m. Members subscriptions of £5 are due and visitors welcome. Further details from Mrs. Chris. Frost. Tel. 745908. Maidstone Hockey Club based in South Park Maidstone are gearing up for their new season. The club welcomes new players of all ages and abilities. The season kicks off with the first Junior Sunday session on September 5th while the day before the Ladies have an open day. The men are open to new players as well. This is a thriving club with 11 adult teams and several junior sides and the junior club is clubs first accredited assuring all of a child friendly club. Full details of this leading hockey club are at www.maidstonehockey.org
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Established Swim School now taking bookings for January 2010 at our new pool in Linton. Established Swim School now taking bookings for January 2010 at our new pool in Linton.
Established Swim School now taking bookings for January 2010 at our new pool in Linton. Established Swim School now taking bookings for January 2010 at our new pool in Linton.
Baby and Toddler Swim are here to introduce your baby to our caring and supportive environment. A baby enjoys freedom of movement, relaxation and bonding.
Established Swim School now taking bookings for January 2010 at our new pool in Linton. Baby and Toddler Swim are here to introduce your baby to our caring and supportive environment. They make an easy transition from their early swimming reflexes into swimming movements. Growing into a toddler who gains confidence in water.
Baby and Toddler Swim are here to introduce your baby to our caring and supportive environment.
baby enjoys freedom of movement, relaxation and bonding. A baby Aenjoys freedom of movement, relaxaThey make an easy transition from their early swimming reflexes into swimming movements. tion and bonding. They make an easy transition Growing into a toddler who gainsreflexes confidence in water. from their early swimming into swimming movements. Growing into a toddler who gains confidence in water. For more information: For more information: Tel: 07786 194 082 Email: enquiries@babyandtoddlerswim.co.uk www.babyandtoddlerswim.co.uk
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safe swimming lessons for primary for school aged children andatallour abilities Established Swim Fun, School now taking bookings January 2010 new pool in Linton.
Fun, safe swimming lessons for primary school aged children and all abilities. Encourages all children to develop new skills and essential water safety when learning to swim Offers progressive swimming lessons following the STA stages
Believes that swimming increases a childʼs confidence which can in turn benefit them in all areas their development. Fun, safe swimming lessons forofprimary school aged children and all abilities
Encourages allto develop children toessential develop new skills and Encourages all children new skills and water safety when learning to swim essential water safety when learning to swim. OfOffers progressive swimming lessons following the STA stages fers progressive swimming lessons following the Believes that swimming increases a childʼs confidence which can in turn benefit them in all areas of theirthat development. STA stages. Believes swimming increases a child’s confidence which can in turn benefit them in all areas of their development. For more information: Tel: 07786 194 082 E-mail: enquiries@juniorswim.co.uk www.juniorswim.co.uk
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The care you need,
the way you want it.
At Audley Care, we can provide: • help with personal care • cooking and housekeeping • help with eating and drinking as well as other services. To find out more why not call or visit our website.
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Garden View
Kent’s only representative prepares for Miss England National Final & Raises Money for Children’s Charity Chloe is trying to raise money for the Miss England chosen charity – The Variety Club (Children’s Charity). Donations from business’s or individuals would be great fully received. http://www.justgiving.com/ChloeOthen. For over 60 years The Variety Club Children’s Charity has been helping sick, disabled and disadvantaged children throughout the UK. We give freedom, independence and hope to those youngsters that need it most. Chloe Othen, 19 will be competing with 59 other beauty queens for the title of Miss England, to be held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole as a two day event on August 31st and September 1st after her success in the semi finals which was held at Champneys Springs, Leicestershire. Chloe who won Miss Fresh Photographic Heat 8 which is an online contest held by the Miss England competition .
20 and take that one step closer to winning the title of Miss England and receive a once in a lifetime opportunity to represent England in the prestigious Miss World Pageant! Voting lines will open on Friday 30th July at 12.00noon. To vote for Chloe Othen, text 29MissMaidstone on 81118 or call 0901 293 7900 and press 29 when prompted. Calls cost £1.00 per vote and for each vote; 15p will go towards the Miss England 2010 chosen charity, the Variety Club of Great Britain. Voting lines will close on Wednesday 1st September at 6.00pm with the winner of the public vote announced on the night. Photographs are to be credited to Njehu of Studio77.co.uk. For more details of Chloe Othen or interview and photo opportunities: Please contact the Miss England Office: 0116 2440479 info@missengland.info
Chloe is now able to represent Maidstone in the national final after winning through from the semi final. Chloe will also be the only representative left from Kent as Canterbury and Bromley failed to qualify. Chloe from Maidstone is an administrator for an IT security company who was scouted at the Clothes Show Live to enter the Miss England Competition where she advanced into the semi final as Miss Fresh Photographic Heat 8. Chloe is also a business development director of a company called Brown Me which is a Fake Tan Boutique.
Ballroom•Latin•First Dance•Pilates New Beginner’s Class Starting Thursday 9th September 2010
For the first time in 22 years, the Miss England competition will be back on TV and viewers will be able to watch the national final on The Active Channel (Sky Channel 281) in September. Miss England Organiser Angie Beasley said “I’m delighted that the public will get the chance to see the contest on TV this year. They will be able to see for themselves just how much the contest has changed over the years. The girls are taking part in fitness, talent, sports and charity rounds … it’s so different compared to the bathing beauty contest of yesteryear , the finalists are taking part in a Boot Camp on 3rd August”.
5pm Coxheath Village Hall 6:30pm & 8:30pm Coxheath School £36 per term Please call or email to book your place
The Miss England national final public vote for Miss England 2010 will be starting soon where the winner of the public vote would earn a place in the final
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8:30-9:30pm Coxheath Primary School £7/class or £36/block of 6 No need to book, just turn up!
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PROBLEMS WITH THE TAX MAN? VAT, PAYE, CIS CERTIFICATES AND ALL TAX REFUNDS (Many successes to date), TAX RETURNS, SELF ASSESSMENT PROBLEMS, ALL ACCOUNTING.
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S.G. SWIM SCHOOL
For non swimmers to advanced in a new 25 metre pool at Sutton Valence. Maximum of 6 non swimmers in a class. Saturdays from 1.30 - 3pm 10 WEEK COURSE - £50 WOULD YOU LIKE TO TEACH SWIMMING? Why not give it a try? The next Swimming Teachers Association course will be on 26 to 30 July 2010 in Maidstone. No previous experience necessary.
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Superfoods
Sue Blain examines what really makes a healthy diet Superfoods tend to be nutrient-rich. The right nutrients help keep us disease-free and provide us with energy, growth and anti-aging qualities. But a variety is essential. We can’t expect all things from any one or even a few foods, no matter how special. I’ve drawn up an example of a balanced diet.
Seeds & oils- olive, linseed, hemp Nuts – almonds, walnut, pecan, Brazil, hazelnut Treats! - Dark chocolate (70/80%), glass of red wine, honey (local and manuka)
Fruit &Veg- Broccoli, kale, cauliflower, rocket, watercress, beetroot, onions, garlic, tomatoes, peppers, avocado, carrot, turnips, sweet potatoes, asparagus, radish, mushrooms, celery, artichokes, apples, pears, kiwi, berries, currants, oranges & lemons, papaya, pineapple, figs, apricots, cherries, cantaloupe melon, pomegranate Cereals-Wholegrains, quinoa ( keenwa), millet Herbs & Spices- parsley, oregano, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, chilli, mustard Protein- Sardines, buffalo mozzarella cheese, live natural yogurt, lean grass-fed beef and lamb, poultry, pulses, soya, eggs
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Please note that oranges, tomatoes, soya, nuts, wheat and eggs can cause problems to those who are intolerant or allergic to them. Government guidelines state that we need to consume at least 5 portions of vegetables and fruit a day. The World Health Organisation suggests we need 8-10 to ward off cancer and other diseases! A reasonable amount of good quality protein, carbohydrates and healthy fats should also be included, preferably organic and locally sourced. Try to eat less wheat and dairy – don’t always rely on a sandwich for lunch. Increase the variety of foods you eat by experimenting with new items. Vegetables are better than fruit, due to their superior alkaline-forming qualities and lower sugar content, even more so if you’re interested in weight-loss or suffering from infections. Also eating fresh and raw generally retains the most nutrients. Consider this example of a day’s menu: Breakfast-Chopped pear with quinoa flakes+ linseeds, soaked in soya milk Snack- apricots with almonds Lunch- protein with salad e.g. rocket, cress, tomatoes, beetroot, spring onions with olive oil & lemon dressing Snack- apple with walnuts Dinner-protein +spicy veg mix e.g. onion, garlic, carrot, celery and mushroom in a tomato sauce with added parsley, oregano, turmeric and ginger Plain yogurt + cinnamon and teaspoon honey. Try this for 2 weeks, varying the menu. You may find you don’t miss the less healthy refined foods and feel so well you’ll not return to your old ways, except perhaps when you’re eating out…
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Pearson’s Landscapes Building and Maintenance Services For all your building requirements Specialising in all aspects of brickwork
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community events & groups MUSICAL MERRY GO ROUND - Begins again 6th September With singing and dancing, musical instruments and props, and a break halfway through for refreshments and a chat. OLD AND NEW WELCOME TO JOIN THE MUSICAL FUN! Monday mornings 9.30am - 11am (Term time only) The Pavillion, King george v playing fields, Walnut Tree Lane Loose. £3.50For pre school children accompanied by a parent/carer plus £1 for each additional child over 8 months. Contact Alison 07794 040046 Or Michelle 07748 827129 The Guild of Church Flower Arrangers - Flower Demonstration - 6th September for the Maidstone group of The Guild of Church Flower Arrangers. It takes places at Loose Baptist Church, (which is in the grounds of New Line Learning Acadamy) Boughton Lane, Loose, at 7.30pm entitled ‘Autumn Delight’ given by the ever popular Mr Robin White. Visitors welcome Tunbridge Wells 10K Run and 1K Fun Run Sunday 19th September Runs start and finish at Lower Cricket Ground. Start time 10am. The 10K is a challenging course through Broadwater Forest. New faster, flatter route for 2010! The 1K Fun Run is open to Juniors, Mums, Dads, Grandparents etc and is a lot less exhausting! All proceeds to Hospice in the Weald. For entry forms and further information call 01892 820508 Buttercups Sanctuary For Goats Open Afternoons 12 Noon to 4.00 p.m. Sundays, 5th. September & 4th. October. Over 100 rescued goats in parkland. Wierton Road, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, ME17 4JU. Signposted from B2163 Heath Road. 01580 892854 www.buttercups.org.uk
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Party Pics
Take great photos of your child’s party You plan it; your child and their friends look forward to it, so it would be nice to have some great photos to remember it. Kids’ parties are full of colour, life and movement, which makes them great photo opportunities, but also makes them a challenge. Chaos and clutter reign, and the subjects never sit still. This means that party photos are often disappointing. But with our helpful guide you can have party pics to be proud of. Delegate One person cannot organise a party; keep children in check; serve food; find the matches for the candles and take all the photos... so delegate. If you want to take the photos get someone else to organise the event. If you’re happier organising, then find a photography-mad friend to take snaps. Get the Lowdown The best kid’s photos tend to happen when the photographer is down at their level. That’s where the magic happens. There’s a saying, ‘show: don’t tell.’ Photos taken by adults looking down from their level ‘tell’: photos taken at a child’s level ‘show’. Vary your distance Though most of your photos should be at child level, do vary your distance. Try crouching at the edge of the room and zoom in on the action. This allows for candid shots. Mix these with a few close-ups where they’re hamming it up for the camera. If you want to shoot from above,
stand on a chair to get some height. Children love to see adults doing weird things and will naturally gaze up at you! Try gathering them all close together to shout HAPPY BIRTHDAY up at the camera. Key Moments Make sure you know when and where the cake will be cut. Use the sport mode or burst setting on your camera as you’ll probably only get one chance to catch it. Use single shot and you might miss it! It’s in the Detail Take a few shots of the cake before it’s cut. Try getting in really close so the frame is filled. Take photos of the room and the food before the guests arrive, and the birthday boy or girl while they’re calm and clean. Include photos of any decorations like balloons, streamers or piles of gifts. These photos look great in an album interspersed between action and people shots. To flash...or not If the party is outside stick with natural daylight. Most parties are held indoors though. Some cameras have an indoor setting but sometimes you will need a flash. Flash can washout the subject giving a harsh, unnatural effect. It’s better to reduce the flash intensity if you can. If you can’t do this try taping a little micropore or 1ply of tissue over your flash to diffuse it. Experiment beforehand for the most pleasing results. Enjoy it Photographing children is fun. Enjoy yourself and they will too, and you should get some polished party pics.
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Scarecrow Festival Loose Amenities Association is holding a Scarecrow Festival for a week commencing Sunday 19th September. Leaflets for sale will be available nearer the time and these will give details of the trail of where to find the Scarecrows around the village. The leaflet will also give clues for a Scarecrow treasure hunt, in which participants will solve clues to scarecrows. Refreshments will be available at the two weekends. Thanks go to all the villagers who have registered themselves as making and erecting a Scarecrow. We are delighted with the numbers wishing to take part so far. It’s still not too late to let us know your intention of making one. An Auction of Promises is being held at the Pavilion, King George V playing field on Sat 27th November. We are currently putting together a catalogue of lots for the auction, so if you would be willing to donate something new to be auctioned, a craft you undertake, a day’s training, donate time of the job that you do, etc, we would be very grateful. It doesn’t matter if it is something big or small, all donations are very gratefully received. All proceeds from this event will go towards preserving the Loose Valley for future generations. Please visit our website at www.loose-amenities.org.uk if you would like to see more of what we are about and the things we do. The following two events were both new that we tried out this year for the first time, with both seemingly being great overall successes. Thank you to everyone that attended the evening production of ‘Merry Wives of Windsor’ at Vale House on Sat 31st July. This was a great evening out and one enjoyed by over 230 people. Thankfully despite rain all morning the weather gods were extremely kind to us. Also thanks to everyone that attended the trip to Ascot at the end of June. The feedback has been so great for this trip that we will definitely be running a larger coach to it next year. Please keep your eye on the website for details on your favourite events coming up, such as another quiz night in October. There will also be some new ones coming up to keep your interests.
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community groups & events Quiz Night - Friday 9th October at the King George V Pavilion starting at 7.30pm. There will be ten tables with teams of six people per table, and tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis. The winning table will be given a ‘money back’ prize of £30, second table will win half their money back with £15 and the third placed table will enjoy a quarter of their entry returned with a prize of £7.50! Entry price includes a mid-evening Ploughman’s Supper of Cheddar, Brie, blue cheese, French stick, chutney and gapes. Please bring along your own drinks and glasses. During the supper break there will be a raffle. If you have a full team of six people, please send your team name and entry fee of £30.00. If you don’t have a complete team already, don’t worry - we’ll be making up teams on the night. Remember, first come, first served. Please contact Andrea on 01622 749954 if you have a team or would like to take part. Loose Church Heritage Group - Cheese & Wine Evening - Friday 1st October 7-9pm at All Saints church. LCHG is a new charity whose remit is to preserve and protect, for future generations, our ancient church of All Saints, as a landmark in the Loose Valley Conservation Area. If you would like to know more about our plans join us on 1st Oct; meet the Trustees, hear from Loose Area History Society about the building’s historical importance, learn about the ‘Save Our Spire’ appeal, find out how you can help by sponsoring a shingle! Anyone with a genuine interest in this lovely building is welcome. There’s no charge for the evening but donations welcomed. For more information email: contact@lchg.org
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BEAUTY At Hair by the Green Fully qualified beauty therapist with many treatments available including waxing, tinting, Jessica manicures and pedicures, ear piercing, massage, acrylic nail extensions, Dermalogica facials and thermal body treatments. All of these offered in relaxing treatment room above friendly hairdressers on the Green with the added bonus of free parking Come and see Becky, formerly of Hylands Clinic Maidstone, she is fully qualified with over 6 years experience and she will be happy to answer any questions you may have about treatments.
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local events Maidstone’s Original Beer & Hop Picking Festival 11 - 12 September at Kent Life, Lock Lane, Sandling Saturday 11 (10am to 8pm) & Sun 12 Sept (10am to 6pm) FREE!! Pint of beer for all full paying adults. Join us in the beer tent and try a large variety of rare and more commonly seen real ales and ciders and lagers on tap and bottled, and not forgetting all those with a sweeter tooth...there will be Pimm’s, wine and spirits available too. Join the ‘festini’ atmosphere with a variety of live and local music playing all day long! Rock out in the main stage area or chill out by the acoustic lounge on both days. Sunday’s tunes will be varied and a bit more mellow. T. 01622 763936 Family Fun with Jousting - 18 - 19 September at Leeds Castle, Hollingbourne. Jousting with Robin Hood Another chance to catch the Jousting Tournament with characters from the tales of Robin Hood combined with our many attractions for the whole family to enjoy. Archery and children’s craft acitivities in a marquee add to the fun, while Rotary Clubs from across Kent will set up stands on the Cedar Lawn where visitors can enjoy extra games and interests, many aimed at children. T. 01622 765400 Maidstone Mela at Mote Park - 11 - 12 September Festival of International Food & Entertainment @ 12.00 pm - 6.00 pm Paws in the Park at Hop Farm, Paddock Wood - 11 - 12 September Open 10am to 6pm daily. The UK’s largest outside dog show for working, trained and pet dogs. Whatever your dogs size, age or ability there is so much for you and your best friend to see and do!
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LOOSE GLITTER FACE PAINTING *Glitter Tattoo’s* Available for birthday parties, fetes or any event CRB Checked & Insured
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Take your LIFE to new horizons with . . . . A COACH
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local community Loose Parish Council - Loose Fete The Loose Fete takes place on Saturday September 4 on the King George V playing field, Walnut Tree Lane from 2pm. A lot of effort by both the council and members of the public has gone into providing a fun afternoon and we hope that local residents come along and enjoy the wide range of stalls and activities on offer. New this year is the children’s fancy dress competition. The Fun Fair run by Showtime Amusements, which is now in its fourth year at the playing field, will also be open from Friday to Sunday inclusive. September Meetings Please note that following the last Parish Council meeting, the 2010-2011 schedule of meetings available on both the website (www.loosepc.kentparishes.gov.uk) and notice-boards on the Loose/Linton road(s) has been revised. The main council meeting will be held as usual on the third Monday of the month (21st September), but several of the committees have had both dates and times of their meetings changed. All meetings are open to the public and are usually held at the Loose Parish Pavilion, King George V Playing Field, Walnut Tree Lane, Loose.
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(Prop. West & Coe Ltd.) Your local, privately owned business offering the highest standard of care and facilities to those families we serve. ~ We are always able to visit you at home to gently guide you towards making the right choice of funeral arrangements. ~ We offer pre-need advice and are able to give you helpful guidance regarding Golden Charter ‘The Independent Way’ Funeral Plan. ~ We can also give you guidance on any monumental work. ~ Please telephone our office, if you feel we may be able to help you in any aspect of our work. ~
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Jobs for Pregnant Mums Garden View Jobs for pregnant mums should be such that they cause very less stress, offer flexibility, not to mention some good money. Read on for jobs for pregnant women which meet all these criteria . . . Pregnancy is a time when a woman has to be extra cautious about each and every thing she does, for the simple reason that a pregnant woman is responsible for both her and her unborn child’s well being. Keeping this in mind, many women opt to quit their job or take a long maternity leave so that they can take adequate amount of rest during pregnancy. However, women who are in need of money and yet have been advised to stay at home during pregnancy, need to find some options to keep a steady flow of income. Also, many women are too independent and work oriented and would not like to waste their time doing nothing and sitting idle at home. So, what are the various options available for work at home mums? Let’s find out by looking at some of the best jobs for pregnant mums. Writing One of the best jobs for pregnant women at home is freelance writing. For women who are creative, have a good command over the language and have some good knowledge on certain topics like traveling, fashion, health, lifestyle, cooking, etc., content writing on the Internet is a good option. There are a number of websites who are always in need of quality content. All a pregnant woman has to do is to get in touch with these, register herself as a writer and she can earn some good money by writing articles. You may read more on online writing jobs. A woman can even contact the local magazine or newspaper offices and consider writing articles or columns for them. Business As all pregnant women might have already observed that full time and part time jobs for mums are hard to find, so another thing that a pregnant woman can consider doing to earn money is to start her own small scale business. For example, if a woman is good at some crafts or painting, she can consider making and selling them to companies who need reasonably priced employee gifts. A woman can even sell her homemade stuff online on websites such as ebay. Another option of doing business is by becoming an online seller. If there are some unused gadgets, books, household stuff lying in the house, a woman can sell it online and earn money in return. Online Jobs Internet offers immense opportunities vis a vis jobs for pregnant women. Most of these online jobs are very easy and do not require any particular skill or qualification. A pregnant woman can take up a data entry job or she can consider taking up online surveys. If a woman wants to do something more challenging and is ready to put in efforts, she can even consider registering herself with an affiliate marketing program. Once she registers, she will need to have her own website and maintain it regularly by 48
writing some good content. A woman can earn money by way of every prospective customer that goes to the affiliate marketer’s website through her website. Telemarketing If a woman possesses good communication skills and has the ability to convince others, then telemarketing jobs which involve calling up and informing prospective customers about the products/services of a company will be ideal. Administration Jobs for pregnant mums should be such that they do not cause physical or mental stress to her. Administrative jobs such as receptionist in a company, computer operator, cashier etc, are all desk jobs and hence involve very less physical movement. For women who have a background of finance, virtual assistant jobs in which she offers book keeping and other clerical services to a company from her home will be ideal. Most of the jobs for pregnant mums mentioned above offer the right combination of flexibility and convenience which are so required when a woman is pregnant. So, a woman can utilize any of these money making ideas and have a job, at the same time take adequate rest during her pregnancy.
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This Christmas relax and let The Terracotta Restaurant spoil you!
The Terracotta Restaurant is a great place to celebrate a family Christmas or host your Christmas party with room for up to 70 people. Open Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve serving a very special Christmas Fayre menu. To get the most out of this seasonal occasion, whether you are planning a small party, organising a company event or simply for a family party, Terracotta Restaurant will impress you and your guests. Please feel free to ask about your special requirements as we are passionate about meeting your requests. The friendly staff will ensure your visit is a memorable Christmas’ you will never forget. To find out more information or to book please call 01580 720583. Don’t leave it too long - there are limited places available.
Special Events and Live Music at Terracotta Restaurant 26th September - Wonderful Cameo Opera who present Spring Serenade 6th October - Dean Martin Show with Italian Love Songs 27th October - Elvis Presley Show | 10th November - Frank Sinatra & Rat Pack Tribute Every Saturday Night - Live Piano Player
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Speak for Yourself You Are Special What speaks for you? You may not always realise, but your appearance is a beacon to those around you. Looks are a tool, that both broadcast our emotions and indeed help to shape them. To many of us this is a second nature when choosing what to wear each morning; we may experiment with bold colours or unusual fabrics if feeling confident, whereas vulnerability will often guide us to a favourite item of clothing or comfortable a small fraction of communication is made through words, if we only take care in our appearance on special occassions we damage our ability to fully express ourselves.
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Copy Deadline for next issue: 16th September 2010 Window Cleaning RJ’s 37 Published by: In & Around Kent Publications. Distribution: Over 4,000 copies delivered to homes & businesses in Loose, Boughton Monchelsea, Linton and Coxheath. To Local Groups: Please email your details in a Word document or pdf poster for a FREE listing To Local Busineses If your target audience is Loose, Boughton Monchelsea, Coxheath & Linton, you should be advertising with us. Email: info@inandaroundkent.co.uk or call 01622 741824
Inspection Welcome, no appointment necessary (Within opening hours only please) Opening Hours Mon-Sat 9am – 6pm Sun & Bank holidays 9am – 12noon & 5pm – 6pm
City & Guilds qualified staff trained by Keits Animal Care or Grooming apprenticeships occasionally available for the right candidate
Please mention In & Around Loose when responding to advertisers
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