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Welcome to In and Around Magazine, April 2014
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Home Improvements Blinds
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Zeroth Nutritional Assessments
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Dear Readers Oh what a difference it makes when the sun is shining. I do hope you have made the most of our sunny days so far. Another issue packed with local events, notices and our trusted home services. We have a competition to win a fabulous family ticket to Kent Life for a whole year!
Plus more home improvement advice and ideas to give your home some love. We are all so busy but try The Longest Day and find the time to give your home Challenge a makeover – it will make you Gullands, Mediate feel good.
Information Board
24 26 Kent Life Competition 28 Ants In Space! 30 Easter In Kent 32 Bleed Baby Bleed 34 Lounge On The Farm 38 Index
Fingers and toes are crossed for dry weather in the Easter holidays – off now to do my sun dance! Sarah, Editor
Copy deadline for next edition: Tuesday 15th April
Copies of in and around are available to pick up at various distribution points across Maidstone
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Dress your windows with expertise!
Most would undoubtedly agree that sympathetically styled new windows are the best way of rejuvenating the external appearance of a property. Nothing makes the outside of a house look more dilapidated and run down than rotten windows with peeling paint. New windows also dramatically improve the interior, but on their own they may not be enough. New blinds or curtains, in a contemporary design, with bright or contrasting colours is what’s often required to imbue the ‘wow’ factor. Window blinds are available in many different materials, including timber, plastic, and painted aluminium, as well as an infinite range of luxury fabrics, many by well know designers. They are much more versatile than curtains, allowing as they do for fully open, partially open or completely closed positions, although combining curtains and blinds in a window, if the budget will permit, provides the widest number of light control options. If limiting yourself to one choice in the curtains versus blinds debate, blinds are the easy winner. Blinds come in a myriad of styles and beautiful fabrics to choose from, which together with the many different methods of operation combine to offer literally thousands of choice permutations. Choose from Venetian, Vertical, Roman, Roller,
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Pleated, Perfect Fit, or any combination of these operating systems. There is always a blind that’s the perfect solution, whether its function is total blackout, as in perhaps a bedroom, discreet privacy, as maybe required in a lounge, or solar reflecting the choice of many conservatory owners. Whatever your requirements, it’s most important to get expert advice. Doing this will ensure you choose the right blind to perfectly do the job you want. Most companies offer either a home or shop service, Apollo offers both. You can view our many samples wherever suits you best, at a time that’s convenient, whether it’s weekdays, evenings or weekends. Our website, www.apollowindowblinds.co.uk is also helpful. It will provide a bounty of ideas and stimulate your imagination with its infinite variety. Let yourself be amazed! Quotes are completely free of obligation, there is absolutely no sales pressure, and window blinds will probably cost less than you think. Phone Apollo Window and Conservatory Blinds on
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1 to 1 Nutritional Assessments at Zeroth
I recently met up with Jill Maynard, at Zeroth to find out about her recent qualification, an MSc, in Nutritional Sciences. Jill has worked as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist for over 10 years. She has a special interest in prescribing exercise for those with neurological conditions and also for children and adults trying to lose weight.
At your assessment data will be collected including
When I arrived at Zeroth the first thing I noticed was the friendly atmosphere with people stopping to chat with one another.
Following your initial consultation you will be given a tailor made plan by Jill according to your lifestyle, health and personal goals. You will be advised on how eating a healthy balanced diet and changing lifestyle behaviours, in order to help you achieve optimal health.
I first met Jill in August 2009 and she is a very friendly, calming and caring person. Jill told me Zeroth was the first gym of its’ kind, in the UK. The idea was inspired by her passion to help people with medical conditions, improve their quality of life. Although Jill has been delivering weight management programmes for 10 years she decided to add to her current qualifications by studying for a Master’s degree in nutritional sciences. As a result of her qualification, Jill is now offering 1 to 1 nutritional and lifestyle assessments. Whether you want to live a healthier lifestyle; need to lose weight; need advice on your diet because of diabetes or heart disease, Jill will help you get on the right track! The purpose of a nutritional assessment is to examine and evaluate an individual’s food and nutrient intake in order to establish their nutritional status. 8
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• Height, Weight, BMI, Body Fat% • Blood Pressure • Spirometry test if necessary • Medical and Family History • A full dietary assessment • You may be advised to visit your GP for further
investigations or laboratory tests.
• Optional fitness test
If you or someone you know could benefit from Jill’s help and expertise please contact Zeroth on
01622 749564 They are based in Loose on the same site as Five Acre Wood School and New Line Learning Academy (the old Oldborough site) in Boughton Lane.
At zeroth clinical exercise centre, those with medical conditions or weight issues will be helped improve their quality of life through exercise programmes and dietary advice. Conditions include:✓ Cardiovascular diseases and strokes ✓ Neurological conditions, MS, Parkinsons, traumatic brain injury ✓ Arthritis, ✓ Diabetes ✓ Obesity ✓ Depression and anxiety ✓ Post natal exercise ✓ Nutritional assessments One to one and group sessions are available. Subsidized Weight management programes include GO FOR IT - for families with children aged 5-17 Weight for life - for adults
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Good Old Fashioned Service ASK DEBBIE......... for help, advice and assistance Dear Debbie My elderly father lives alone and still manages to achieve a high degree of independence. He has mobility problems though and my concern is that he has become quite housebound and I think a little depressed. He only gets out when I am able to visit to take him out. Is this the kind of problem that home care can help with? Yours sincerely, Sarah
Dear Sarah A modern care agency is equipped to take a holistic approach to the well-being of a vulnerable person, dealing not only with basic needs but also seeking to improve life quality. For example, assisting with taking trips out to favourite locations. Most care agencies insist that all Care Workers taken on need to have their own transport – the costs of which are reimbursed on a per mile basis by the care agency.
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Losing the ability to keep in touch with the local area and the people that live there can contribute to depression, once ageing makes people frail and vulnerable. Just getting out to the local café for a cup of tea every now and again to watch people going about their daily business can make a big difference. As long as the Care Workers own car insurance arrangements stipulate that they are covered for “business use”, a Care Worker should be able to take your father out in the car whenever he wants either to the shops, the library, the garden centre, or wherever he wishes Best Wishes, Debbie Moulton, Care Manager, Bluebird Care
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Fresh ideas to brighten up your home “I have always been a big fan of ‘Classic Contemporary’ style, which marries traditional design with a contemporary feeling and I am delighted that it seems to be back in fashion. With smart on trend fabrics covering traditionally shaped chairs and the return of antiques, which bring bags of personality to a room.
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Interior Designer Phoebe Oldrey, of Smartstyle Interiors, has seen many new trends take the interior design market by storm and change the way we decorate our homes over the last decade. “In and Around Kent ” catches up with her to ask what she predicts will take our eye this year.
There is a big influence coming from the Art Deco period with people embracing a desire for a luxury with an eye for detail. However people are still price sensitive so are going with quality over quantity, which is resulting in uncluttered, sleek and smart interiors. “The dynamic of how we dress our rooms is also changing. Wallpaper has dominated recently but now it is the turn of textiles to become the star of the room. I’m really excited to see how digital printing is changing what is possible in textiles. Manufacturers now have the ability to print larger
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areas so fabrics can become statement pieces. Suddenly a set of curtains can be a complete work of art using a lot more volume to give a big impact. Instead of having a feature wall we will see feature sofas and chairs, with a return to floral upholstery. For those not brave enough to take the big plunge, digital print cushions bring a real kick of colour to a room. We all love an accessory and it is a great way to finish a room and bring in your personality. For those ‘bling’ accessories, the hot metal of the moment is copper. It has a mellow warmth to it, which isn’t as harsh as chrome. Tom Dixon’s Copper Pendent light is amazing and the centrepiece of many of kitchens right now. I think this craze is opening the door to a return of gold and have recently seen a very elegant set of gold taps by Coox. I am a big believer that a space should reflect the people who live in it, without that it never truly feels like home. Use mementoes around the house but display them in unusual ways and they will bring a lot more fun to a space. Framed children’s artwork or sentimental baby clothes become great
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Local Events 11 Jan 2014 - 11 May 2014
A ladybird childhood - Maidstone Museum. This exhibition draws upon the vintage archive collection of original illustrations, taking you on a nostalgic journey to your own Ladybird childhood. Tel: 01622 602838 Every Friday during our ladybird exhibition. Come along to a weekly storytelling session with one of a wide selection of traditional Ladybird books, and then create your own artwork to take away. 10.30-11.30, book reading followed by a craft activity. Price: £3.50
7th April 2014 Terrific T-shirts! - Maidstone Museum 10:30AM - 2:30PM. Using animals as our inspiration, we’ll be creating our own colourful designs on t-shirts! Tel: 01622 602838
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Tuesday 8th April 2014 Bizarre Bugs - Maidstone Museum 10:30AM-2:30PM. Using hama beads, we’ll be creating our own animal magnets based on real or fictional animals. Tel: 01622 602838
18 April 2014 - 21 April 2014 Easter Egg Hunt - Maidstone Museum Join us throughout the holidays for our fun family Easter Egg Hunt! Search around the Museum to find the eggs and receive a prize Easter badge to colour in when you finish! £1 per family. Tel: 01622 602838
05 April 2014 - 21 April 2014 Easter quest - Leeds Castle This Easter, there are familiy activities for children of all ages to enjoy and Leeds Castle. A family nature trail will be avialble through the Woodland Walk,
with clues to collect in reward for a small prize. A valid entrance ticket to Leeds Castle is required for this event. Tel: 01622 765400. www.leeds-castle.com
05 April 2014 Heritage Transport Show - Kent Showground This event is for anyone with a passion or interest in vintage vehicles. There will be a large display of vintage vehicles including cars, buses, tractors, commercials, motorcycles and stationary engines. www.kentshowground.co.uk/society/heritageday
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05 April - 21 April 2014 Spring into Easter! - Kent Life Bottle–feed the new lambs, hop on a tractor, paint a pot in the art studio and have a cuddle with other furry farmyard friends. Join us for the Easter weekend and your in for a real treat...We cant wait to see you there! Kent Life, Tel: 01622 763936 Email: enquiries@kentlife.org.uk
12th April 2014
Addison Jazz Choir, Ensemble & Trio night
in aid of Holding On Letting Go. 7.30pm Tickets £18 children £5. Venue is St John’s, Waterloo, Waterloo Road, London SE1 8TY To book tickets email caroline.pittard@nhs.net or phone 08445 611 511
Swan Lake by the Vienna Festival Ballet Hazlitt Arts Centre Swan Lake is the most popular ballet in the world. Performed by the Vienna Festival Ballet. Lavish costumes, stunning scenery, international stars, and the glorious music from Tchaikovsky make this a night not to be missed. Tel 01622 758611 hazlitt.boxoffice@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk
27th April 2014 Cyclo Sportive in aid of Heart of Kent Hospice The Heart of Kent Hospice challenges all keen cyclists to join its cycle of care – a 100KM timed cycle through the heart of Kent countryside. Two shorter non-timed routes are also available. Tel: 01622 790195. www.hokh.org
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Spring Vegetable Risotto
Risotto is a perfect store cupboard dish and once you have mastered the technique you can adapt the recipe to make it with all sorts of ingredients. SERVES: 2 PREP TIME: 10 mins COOKING TIME: 30 mins
p Cook’s titial, essen Stirring is ou the more y m a ier stir the cre the risotto!
INGREDIENTS: • 2 dashes olive oil • 1 onion, finely chopped • 900ml stock • 1 clove garlic, crushed • Good pinch pepper • 250g mixed vegetables (e.g. leek, broccoli florettes, beans, peas) • 150g risotto rice • 1 teaspoon dried basil (or handful fresh) • 15g butter • 15g Parmigiano cheese, finely grated.
METHOD: 1. Add oil to a saucepan and cook the onion 5 minutes, until starting to brown. In a separate pan heat the stock, simmering gently. 2. Add the garlic, pepper and half the vegetables to the onion, stir 1 minute then add the rice. Stir 2 minutes, then add two ladles stock, enough to just cover the rice and stir again. 3. Regularly stirring the rice, add hot stock a little at a time so the rice is just covered. The risotto should be very gently bubbling. 4. After 15 minutes, add remaining vegetables and basil, stir another 2-5 minutes, testing the rice to make sure its cooked ‘al dente’ (slightly firm) and adding any remaining stock. 5. Finally, add the butter and cheese, stir vigorously. Serve with extra grated cheese. Extra flavour White wine is often added for extra flavour, add a small glass after the rice has been fried, then stir until it evaporates before adding stock. Add wild mushrooms, garlic, cheese, or herbs such as basil, mint, dill, tarragon or sage. 18 inandaround
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AylesARA Will hold their monthly meeting on Thurs April 24th at 2p.m. in the Community Centre, Aylesford when there will be a talk entitled “The Missing Nurse”. As always there will be time for a chat over a cup of tea and details of various interest groups, trips etc planned for the future. Anyone who is over 55 and retired/semi-retired or just at a loose end is welcome to come along and join us. For any further information please contact Wayne on 01622 710734 or visit our web site. Aylesford & Eccles WI Will meet on Wed 23rd April at 7.30p.m. in the Brassey Rooms, Staion Road, Aylesford. There will be a talk and practical demonstration entitled Kent Fine Food and anyone who has visited Aylesford Farmers market will have seen this demonstrator in action. He will also be giving some background information as to how his business started. The competition will be for any item beginning with the letter C and the recycling stall will be for books. As always new members are always very welcome to come along and join us. For further information contact Eileen on 01622 715205. Loose Footpaths Group Walk 5th April at 10am Meet at the Chequers Pub, Loose Village for a 9 mile walk to Langley and back. Pub stop at The Crown & Horseshoes, Langley (GR: TQ 805517). Morning walk 5½ miles, Afternoon walk 3½ miles starting at
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1.30pm from The Crown & Horseshoes, Langley. Walk finishes at Loose Valley . Details from walk leader on: 01622 743944. Assistance dogs only British Sugarcraft Guild - Maidstone The next meeting is on Monday 7th April at 7:30pm, at St. Pauls Church Hall, Boxley Road, ME14 2AH, with a demonstration of Corseted Torso by Louise Wilson. £3 for members, £4 for visitors and 50p for students. For further information call 01622 791622. Unison Retired Members group is looking for new members to join them on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am at the Salvation Army hall in Union Street, Maidstone. There are speakers most months and occasional quizzes. During the year there are outings and holidays. The group is quite small and in order to swell the numbers the club is now open to non-Unison people who will be known as Associate Members. If you think you would like to join or need more information please give Jean Smith a call on 01622 730017 or email jeanniesmith7@btinternet.com
Loose Swiss Scouts will be holding their next jumble sale at Loose Baptist Church , Boughton lane. Oldborough site, on Saturday 26th April. Jumble can be dropped off on Sat 26th April between 9.30 and midday.We can no longer accept duvets, electrical items and no big or bulky items. Jumble sale will open at 1.00 pm admission 30p. Thankyou.
Medau excercise class Have fun, meet friends and get fit at a Medau excercise class this year. First class is free to anyone new. Classes are at: Brookfield Junior School on Wed evenings 8p.m. to 9.15p.m. St Pauls Church Hall Boxley Road, Maidstone on Fridays from 1.15 to 2.15p.m. For further information please contact: Joan on 01634 256891 Loose Valley Wives Group The Loose Valley Wives Group meet twice in April. On Wednesday 2nd we have a return visit from Sue Shaw who will speak about her “Road to Chelsea ”. Wednesday 16th Lainey Sillett will give a talk on “The Wildlife Heritage Foundation”. Both these meetings commence at 7.30 p.m. in All Saints’ Church, Loose. Visitors are always welcome and further details can be obtained from the Leader. Mrs. Shirley Collier. Tel. 741541. Maidstone Horticultural Society On Thursday 3rd April,at 7:30pm, Brian and Jean Waterman will be giving us inspiration for our summer displays, with their talk “Hanging
Baskets”. Visitors and new members are warmly welcomed. We meet at the Baptist Church Hall, Knightrider Street (come in by the back doors.) Entry £2, which includes a light refreshment. For further information telephone 01622 674384 Maidstone Horticultural Society On Saturday, 5th April from 1.30 til 4.00pm, Maidstone Horticultural Society is holding their annual SPRING FLOWER SHOW. Daffodils take centre stage but there are also exhibits of other spring flowers, Floral Art, cookery and handicrafts. The show takes place at the Baptist Church Hall, Knightrider Street. Entry only 50p (children free). Refreshments are available. For further information telephone 01622 674384 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
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The longest day challenge
The Chequers Racers who are hoping to raise £16,438 for Pepenbury
How far can you cycle in 24 hours? How far do you think you could cycle in 24 hours? This is the challenge from a group of regulars at the Chequers Inn Pub at Laddingford, near Maidstone, who hope to raise more than £16,000 for Pemburybased charity Pepenbury through a team cycling challenge called The Longest Day. We are looking for teams to take part in this 24 hour team cycle challenge which is open to all and will take place, appropriately, on the Summer Solstice June 21. The starting point will be The Chequers Inn, Laddingford, but there is no fixed destination. However, there will be several different challenges and teams can choose their own goal. The challenges are as follows: • Furtherest distance as the crow flies. Plan, prepare and see how far away your team can get as the crow flies. • Furtherest distance in road miles Again, pretty straightforward, just put your cleats in the pedals and ride • Longest loop in road miles For those who want to turn up, do the event and get back to the start 22 inandaround
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Most unusual destination You don’t have to necessarily cycle like a lunatic. You could opt for finding somewhere weird and stop
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Most unusual location en route Anyone could win this. Assuming you participate, a good picture of somewhere unusual could bag you top spot
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Most countries visited Photographic evidence of every country visited is expected if you are mad enough to go for this one
For the toughest riders it will be about endurance and distance. For some the biggest kudos will come from cycling the longest distance challenge. Others may want to consider the most unusual destination or the unusual location challenges. Photographic evidence of each team’s location must be provided within 24 hours of finishing the event. Each team must have four members and the event is limited to 40 teams. Entrance costs £25 per person. The Chequers have their own team of 20 plus cycling enthusiasts, the Chequers Racers who are organising the challenge. This year we are delighted they have created this new event to support Pepenbury with the aim of raising £16,438 – the amount of money we need per day to keep running our services for people with learning and other disabilities.
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DIY divorce, how Mediation can help with one another and thus avoided the need for highly stressful and costly court proceedings. The result of this is also that those who engaged in mediation were able to walk away with a real sense of empowerment, as they have been able to remain in control of any decisions that may affect their future.
The Office for National Statistics latest reports showed that there were 118,140 divorces in total in 2012, which is the equivalent to 13 divorces every hour. The way couples approach divorce is also changing. DIY divorce is becoming more widely explored because many people are now looking to save money and avoid significant legal fees. Whilst a DIY divorce may be a suitable alternative to instructing solicitors, a significant number of separating couples are still faced with the more sensitive and complex issue of considering the welfare of their children and dealing with the division of the matrimonial assets and finances. A relationship breakdown can be very stressful and leave you feeling vulnerable. At Gullands, we have a team of specialist family solicitors who will work closely with you to ensure that your needs and the needs of your children are our first priority. We are also pleased to offer specialist family law mediation services to reduce the risk of the matter being taken to court which can lead to higher legal costs. Why mediate? Mediation can be used by anyone involved in a family dispute, at anytime, who wishes to attempt to resolve matters arising from the breakdown of a relationship amicably and without the need for contested court proceedings. It has proven to be very successful in resolving a wide variety of disputes, in fact in 20122013; over two thirds of separating couples who engaged in mediation reached amicable agreements,
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At Gullands, we offer the very niche service of lawyer-led mediation, so you will benefit from the support and assistance of a mediator who is also a highly qualified family lawyer. We can provide you with relevant legal information and guide you in the right direction when trying to work with your former partner or family member in resolving a dispute. All of this can be achieved at a fraction of the cost, time and stress of contentious court proceedings; most cases can be agreed after 3 – 5 sessions of mediation. We also ensure that you and your former partner/ family member are given enough time to make the decisions which will ultimately be right for you and your family, without the fear of a Court Order being imposed on you. Mediation is confidential, less acrimonious and less stressful and allows separating couples a safe avenue to attempt to achieve communal goals. If you would like to know more about family mediation and whether this may be suitable for you, then contact our specialist family law team. We will run through all of the relevant information and available options with you and most importantly get you started in controlling your decisions for your future. Gail Brooks is a solicitor at Gullands and can be reached at g.brooks@gullands.com www.gullands.com or call
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Ants in space! Yes really, they finally made the trip. This January 2014 saw the first ants in orbit as they join their fellow cosmonauts on the International Space Station. Based some 400,000 kilometres away they will be orbiting the earth 16 times a day, every 90 minutes. The Ants will get a fantastic view of our planet and will be able to see 16 sunrises and 16 sunsets each day! During daytime temperatures will be warm; up to 200’C and at night cooler; -200’C. They travelled on a commercial Cygnus flight and docked with the orbiting ISS. The ant farm that they are part of safely made its way to the six astronauts eagerly awaiting their arrival. Cygnus was an unpiloted craft operated by Orbital Sciences of Dulles. As well as transporting the first ants into space, Cygnus was on a resupply mission to the station. The holidaying ants are part of a science project “Ants in Space”, a school idea that will let
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A look at Kent this Easter
As we begin to wake up to brighter mornings, and the promise of Spring and Summer appears on the horizon much like a flicker of light at the end of a long wintery tunnel, In and Around have a look at what to get excited for this Easter. There is plenty to look forward to this Spring time, Kent has an abundance of great Easter events and activities for all ages from National Trust and Cadbury family Easter egg trails, to local pub beer festivals. And if it is a pub event that interests you then The Chequers in Laddingford have a superb fish menu on Good Friday. Followed by an excellent annual real ale and cheese festival the weekend after Easter, where you’ll find over 25 real ales and cheeses, live music and a barbeque. With the The Chequers beer festival in its 15th year it promises to be a great weekend for all. If you were looking for a real family fun event this April, then why not throw yourselves into an Easter Quest at Leeds Castle? Event runs from the 5th 21st April, solve puzzles and collect clues on a woodland walk and be in with a chance to win a fantastic Easter prize, under 4s can join the hunt for Easter eggs without charge on the Leeds Castle pavilion lawn. Easter weekend at Brogdale Farm in Faversham is certainly something to mark in the calendar. As well as seeing what the Kent Poultry Club have to offer, you can take the opportunity to pet lambs and other animals. Explore the beautiful 30 inandaround
orchards at Brogdale Farm on the fantastic Easter trail and then browse the eclectic mix of things at the arts and crafts fair. Brogdale Farm or seasonal fun at Leeds Castle is perfect for the great outdoors family. If (like me) you are missing the pantomime fever then The Central Theatre in Chatham is probably the place to visit. After successful shows in recent years such as the Wizard of Oz and Rapunzel, Kent theatre goers obviously have high hopes for this Easter’s panto. Art Attack’s own Lloyd Warbey will be playing the boy who doesn’t grow up in Peter Pan: Easter Spectacular. Comedian Bobby Davro will be treading the boards as the theatre’s clumsiest literary pirate Smee, appearing alongside him is Tracy Beaker and Strictly Come Dancing star Dani Harmer. A pantomime truely provides something for the whole family; a lot of slapstick comedy for the kids peppered with one or two more risky one-liners for the adults. Producers of the highly anticipated Peter Pan appear keen not to disappoint theatre lovers and ensure everyone has a brilliant day at the panto. The show is only on for two days (26th - 27th April) and ticket prices seem very reasonable starting at £16.50, so booking seats early maybe best to avoid disappointment. Mark Putley
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Bleed Baby Bleed the central heating to prevent more air entering the system.
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Bleed the radiator by inserting a bleed key (supplied with your radiator and available at DIY stores) in the bleed valve at the top of the radiator, whilst holding a cloth or small bowl underneath to catch any leaking water. With your hand wrapped in a cloth for protection, slowly turn the key anticlockwise until a hissing sound occurs. This is the trapped air escaping. Once the hissing stops and water starts to drip out (usually after a few seconds), close the valve back up. Repeat this process for all affected radiators. Turn the central heating back on once finished, and check your radiators after a couple of hours to ensure they have a uniform temperature, and that no water is leaking from the bleed valve. Do this once a year to keep your central heating in tip-top condition. By Debbie Singh-Bhatti
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Lounge on the Farm
Lounge on the Farm (LOTF), Canterbury’s bestest music festival, returns for its ninth anniversary on Saturday 2nd August at Merton Farm, Merton Lane, Canterbury, CT4 7BA. This year’s event will be the last to be held at Merton Farm, ahead of a new site being confirmed for 2015, our 10th anniversary. Farmer Tim has handed over the management on Merton Farm to his son who has decided to move away from large events and concentrate on farming. Due to these restrictions we are jam packing all the action into one day, with limited camping. But do not fear, although the festival will be that little bit more exclusive, with only 2500 tickets available, you can still expect the same chilled atmosphere, amazing acts and excellent food that Lounge is renowned for. We’ve had some great acts down at Merton Farm over the years. Big-name legends like Chic (with Nile Rogers), Echo and The Bunnymen, New York Dolls, Toots and the Maytals, The Charlatans, The Streets and Martha Reeves and the Vandellas to name but a few. We’ve also been a champion of new music with many bands who’ve played Lounge going on to big things such as The Vaccines, The xx, The Horrors, First Aid Kit, Everything Everything, Peace, Bonobo and many, many more. Lounge on the Farm has attracted thousands of festival goers from far and wide, but will continue to be a party for Kent locals and we are proud to 34 inandaround
support local business and produce. Here at HQ we are hard at work putting together a line-up that champions local talent, celebrates the stars of previous Lounges and brings a swathe of new and established artists to the rolling fields of Kent. You will not be disappointed!
“Lounge on the Farm is a unique festival that encompasses all that a festival should. With great music and up and coming artists, scrumptious food, a joyful and chilled atmosphere, and eccentric entertainment, there really is something for everyone. It’s a must try experience, and just like this year, we look forward to lounging on the farm again. See you there.” Watch out for line-up and ticket announcements here: www.loungeonthefarm.co.uk www.facebook.com/loungeonthefarm www.twitter.com/loungeonthefarm For more information please contact: Press/music bookings: Sean Baker sean@loungeonthefarm.com All other information: Victoria Hazell vic@loungeonthefarm.co.uk Ticket prices Adult - £55, Youth (13-17) - £35, Under 12s - Free Camping - £10/person. Camping is over 18 only unless in a family group. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions. Only 500 tickets available.
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