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At Port Lympne's Livingstone Lodge, you can experience all the fun of a safari, luxury camping and a wonderful welcome! Find out more on page 7 of Going Out.

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elcome to Staying In & Going Out magazine. This is our 1st Birthday issue and to celebrate we've got some great features and competitions just for you! We'd also like to say thanks to all our readers, contributors and advertisers for their support, which has helped to make our magazine a great little success story!

hairdressing for men Traditional barbers and modern men's hairdressing in a brand-new salon in Camden Road, opening mid-August.

Come and see your local barber...

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Delicious recipes for cooling

drinks, and suggestions for summer sounds to go with them!

Our regular competitions, plus the chance to WIN £150 worth of beauty products by Olivella

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Exclusive interview with Louise

Jameson, local resident and celebrated actress, on her career and current projects around town Top travel tips for last-minute getaways. Grab them quick!

Plus, WIN a family ticket to Scotney Castle's Cinema Under the Stars event in September.

Turn straight to page 9 to enter!

For Staying In ideas read on from here. For Going Out, see you on the flip side...

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6oz Loin of Pork served with Beale’s Apple Juice Sauce & Plaxtol Shards | £5.50

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Brenchley made Sausages served with a Caramelised Onion & Red Wine Gravy | £4.00

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food and accomodation at The Royal Wells Hotel ...plus more great offers joining every month!

all offers are correct as of July 2011 but are subject to change and are all subject to restrictions.

rewarding local business - rewarding local people For a full list of offers and to apply for your TW Reward Card TODAY visit www.twrewardcard.co.uk

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Mix a bottle of dry red Spanish wine with 1 tablespoon of sugar, plus summer fruit such as an orange, a lemon and a peach. There's no fixed recipe for this traditional Spanish drink, so use whatever fruit you have available.

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Mix 2 parts vodka with 1 part of still lemonade and 1 part of grapefruit juice. Freeze the mixture in ice cube trays. When frozen, tip ice cubes into a bowl and crush with a blender. Half fill a glass with the vodka ice and then top up with soda water. Stir!

This is the classic summer alcoholic drink, so if you're in doubt about how to make it, mix 1 part of Pimms No. 1 with 2 parts iced lemonade, then add mint, cumcumber, orange and strawberry.

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For a non-alcoholic option, and especially popular with kids, try a fruity slush. Pour any non-fizzy fruit drink (such as squash or juice) into ice cube trays and freeze. When ready, pour into a bowl and crush with a blender until it's slushy. You can drink it or spoon it - it tastes yummy just the same!

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Try combos of different fruit juices for sensational summer treats. Favourites include orange and cranberry or apple and mango.

For a fizzy alternative, top up with lemonade or soda water. Or try a St. Clements: orange juice topped up with fizzy bitter lemon – and don't forget the ice!

movies this month Super 8 has been described as a homage to Spielberg movies of the 80s and comes from the imagination of J.J. Abrams, mastermind behind Lost. It arrives on top of an interesting marketing campaign that had it shrouded in secrecy and an excellent trailer depicting a monstrous train crash that precipitates the story.

Released 5th August. Rise of the Planet of the Apes stars James Franco as a tunbridge wells edition

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summer sounds... toP 10 tunes

While celebrating our 1st birthday, we in the StayGo office have been debating our all-time favourite summer sounds. Forget Billboard Magazine or the UK Top 40. Here are StayGo’s top 10 summer hits, in date order (and there were loads we had to miss out). Try it, it's not easy!

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genetic scientist whose experiments lead to apes starting a war for supremacy. This is an origin movie, connected to the entire mythology (who can forget the iconic Statue of Liberty moment?). Released 12th August. Finally, Cowboys and Aliens is exactly that, cowboys versus aliens.

Directed by Jon Favreau, this boasts an interesting cast of Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford. Released 17th August.

1. Don’t Stop the Party by The Black Eyed Peas (2011) 2. Beautiful People by Chris Brown (2011) 3. California Gurls by Katy Perry feat. Snoop Dog (2010) 4. Summertime by Jason Rebello (1995) 5. Holiday by Madonna (1983) 6. Here Comes the Summer by The Undertones (1979) 7. Summer Breeze

by The Isley Brothers (1972) 8. Mas Que Nada by Sérgio Mendez (1966) 9. Sunny Afternoon by The Kinks (1966) 10. Dancing in the Street by Martha Reeves and the Vandellas (1964)

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the local barbers!

You might think you know what a barber is – a hairdresser for men, right? Well, not completely!

A barber is a professional who cuts, colours and perms hair, shaves and trims beards, and does facials and scalp massages. He's responsible for all the above whereas a hairdresser is a specialist, whose work is restricted to only cutting and styling hair.

Barbers mostly just cut hair nowadays as the prevalence of beards has declined and people usually trim their own at home. But salons catering only for men have given barbers the opportunity to deal in fashion as well as do things more traditionally associated with their profession.

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Experience the benefits of virgin olive oil, known as 'the Mediterranean diet for the skin', with Olivella's skin care range, direct from Umbria, Italy.

Full of vitamin-rich 100% virgin olive oil, these all-natural formulas treat you to pure, healthy care for all skin types. Olive oil is rich in vitamin E, which revitalises your cells to maintain a firm and healthy skin.

And Olivella products have these extra benefits: Rich in anti-oxidants Full of anti-aging properties Paraben free, gluten free

At Fargs, clients can find all these traditional services, as well as modern hairstyling techniques – and, of couse, a friendly and professional welcome.

on the moVe Fargs have been operating from their salon in Calverly Road for five years now but the news is that the business is on the move to new premises in Camden Road. The new salon will enable them to have more space so that they can offer their clients more comfort. The staff are looking forward to welcoming all their clients at the new salon at 10 Camden Road, from mid-August!

To contact Fargs, please call on 01892 533336

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This competition, exclusive to StayGo readers, is brought to you in association with www. bebeautifulboutique.co.uk, a fabulous online boutique for beauty products, beauty tips and news.

to enter All you have to do is follow this link before the closing date of August 31st! www.bebeautifulboutique.co.uk/ info/Summer-Competition-Staygo

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HeartMath based in Tunbridge Wells, about the technique, its benefits, and what to expect from a course.

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The HeartMath System is a learning tool that can help anyone who is in a high-stress situation or who is having difficulties dealing with stress, whether at work, at home or in the field of sport. Everyone can benefit from this system, which trains people to find resilience to day-to-day stresses and helps them to achieve their health, wellbeing and professional performance goals.

Using scientifically-proven techniques based on physiological assessment and self-monitoring, HeartMath provides simple and lasting stress and anxiety intervention and management skills. This state-of-the-art biofeedback system, which has been used by the US Army to help soldiers face combat situations, helps people under pressure to transform detrimental stress and anxiety responses.

I spoke to Joanne de Diepold Braham and Ulysse de Diepold, who are licensed practitioners of

During a session, the HeartMath practitioner takes you through a comprehensive workbook to establish both the factors that stress you and the situations that you feel are calming or uplifting. A heart rate monitor is then used to link you to the biofeedback system. This technology processes the information received directly from your body and analyses your heart’s rhythms, which then reveals the exact moment-to-moment state of your inner physiology and how it reacts to given situations.

This detailed analysis allows you to be trained in ways to dramatically alter unhealthy responses to stressful situations. It is not possible to alter the stressful situation itself but you have the ability to change your response to it.

Stress responses are like habits, therefore practising these techniques allows you to retrain your body into establishing healthy habits and over-ride at will those that cause you problems. Ulysse says, "In my

about Victoria I have been practising as a complementary therapist for several years now. My interests first began with reiki and Indian head massage, and I then went on to study reflexology at the Central London College of Reflexology at Covent Garden. If you have any therapies that you'd like to see featured in the magazine, please contact me at victoriaconway@hotmail.co.uk tunbridge wells edition

the beneFits Improving your reslilence to stress and anxiety can bring many benefits including: Higher energy levels Raised anti-aging hormone levels (DHEA) Enhanced immunity and healing processes Stress reduction and resiliency with associated psychophysiological improvements Increased cognitive performance – focus, accuracy, learning ability Improved communication skills

get in touch Joanne and Ulysse own the company Heart, which is among the first licensed 1:1 provider of the HeartMath system in the UK. They are also both registered osteopaths. Contact Heart via www. coherentheart. co.uk or call on 01892 512828

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osteopathic practice, of all the people I see on a weekly basis, about 70% are presenting to me with complaints caused by stress. The HeartMath System can have many benefits to all kinds of people." You will use both an 'EmWave' personal stress reliever (a small hand held device for carrying with you to check your progress and responses) as well as computer-based technology. Three one-hour sessions complete a training. In fact, Joanne told us, "Over this short training period, I see profound changes in people that they have often been seeking for years."

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Q: What goes up and never comes down?

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Forget about the past, you can’t change it.

Forget about the future, you can’t predict it.

Forget about the present, I didn’t get you one!

Darth Vader, to Luke Skywalker: ‘I know what you’re getting for your birthday, Luke. I have felt your presents.’

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£10 M&S voucher Complete our crossword, cut it out and send it in to: StayGo Competition, 2nd Floor, Lee House, 109 Hammersmith Road, London W14 0QH First correct entry out of the bag wins! See website for details.

quoteunquote “Last week the candle factory burned down.

Everyone just stood around and sang Happy Birthday.” Stephen Wright “And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.”

Abraham Lincoln

BIRTHDAY facts...

The birthstone for August is the peridot, said to enhance prosperity and growth.

The first balloons are thought to have been inflated animal bladders, used to entertain!

Send in your facts & jokes to production@staygo.co.uk

Join in the exploits of our curmudgeonly residents to find out what they’re up to this month!

by mark smith

Maybe we should bring out a range of merchandise?!?!?

Happy 1st Birthday to StayGo magazine!

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directory arts, music & theatre ASSEMBLY HALL Theatre and entertainment, including music and dance, for all the family address: Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2LU telephone: 01892 530613 website: www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

TRINITY THEATRE Theatre and arts centre with a wide range of events and great café address: Church Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1JP telephone: 01892 678678 website: www.trinitytheatre.net

eating out BRENCHLEY SPORTS BAR Sky Sports, bar snacks and a warm welcome with a local Kent menu address: Brenchley Road, TN12 7NX telephone: 01892 723303

SMITH & WESTERN Wild West themed bar, diner and grill, serving American favourites for all the family address: Linden Park Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5QL telephone: 01892 550750 website: www.smith-western.co.uk

TUNBRIDGE WELLS BAR & GRILL Stylish restuarant and cocktail bar address: 84 High Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 IYB telephone: 01892 522963 website: www.therestaurantbarandgrill. co.uk/tunbridge.html

Wells, TN1 2PT telephone: 01892 533336 website: www.fargstunbridgewells.co.uk

STAMPEDE

Footwear for mums and kids with a range of on-trend styles for all occasions address: 48 St Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9NY telephone: 01892 511651

health & Fitness BROADWATER CLINIC Laser Lipo clinic plus a whole range of beauty treatments address: 6 London Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1DT telephone: 01892 510100 website: www.broadwaterclinic.co.uk

HEART Licensed provider of the HeartMath System to relieve stress and anxiety problems address: The Salt Cave, 10 Vale Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1BP telephone: 01892 512818 website: www.coherentheart.co.uk

VICTORIA CONWAY

Complementary therapist and reflexologist telephone: 07940 533103 email: victoriaconway@hotmail.com

home & hobbies FLOWERS@COLONNADE Providing flowers for every occasion, floristry workshops, plus a delightful café in-store. address: 10 Monson Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1ND telephone: 01892 549919 website: www.flowersatcolonnade.co.uk

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H-VAN SHOWMOBILE

AUTO BAVARIA

Classic Citroën H-Van for hire, for all your events and special occasions telephone: 01892 752210 or 07860 597107 website: www.hvanshowmobile.co.uk

hair & Fashion FARGS LTD Men's barbers for all haircutting and styling services address: 10 Camden Road, Tunbridge

Fully trained technicians are ready to solve any motoring problems for all major brands address: 1 North Farm Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3DH telephone: 01892 522242 website: www.auto-bavaria.com

PEMBURY AUTO CENTRE Repairs and servicing for all makes and models, with professional and friendly service address: Woodgate Corner, Pembury, Kent, TN2 4NG telephone: 01892 824646 website: www.pemburyautocentre.co.uk

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ctor and Tunbridge Wells resident, Louise Jameson, has played a wealth of roles in both theatre and TV during her hugely successful career. StayGo caught up with Louise, just before she began filming a new series of Doc Martin in Cornwall...

STAYGO: You’ve lived in Tunbridge Wells for some years.

What do you enjoy most about the town?

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LOUISE: I moved here in 1989, mainly so that my children could go to school here. However, I love the countryside and so I stayed even after my children left home. I live near Toad Rock and there are miles of beautiful walks right outside my front door.

STAYGO: You’ve played many diverse TV roles. What stands out for you?

LOUISE: Tenko, definitely, which was the story of a group of European women in a Japanese internment camp during World War 2. In fact, it’s currently being rescreened on the Yesterday channel. But having said that, I think Doc Martin is also a highlight for me.

STAYGO: You play Doc Martin’s mother-inlaw…

LOUISE: Yes, it’s a great role, very Ab-Fab, with plenty of humour. She’s the mother-in-law from hell but the show is a comedy-drama and skillfully combines the humour with poignancy, I think.

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Beacon Fringe...

Anorak of Fire 26th August Meet an entertaining crew of characters from one young lad's perspective. Misunderstood and misrepresented by so many (including the girl from Boots) but incredibly heart warming and funny. This fun packed play will add a sprinkling of wit and humour to your evening out.

Dont miss it!

From 9pm Tickets £10 more events coming soon..

Tea Garden Lane, Tunbridge Wells

01892 524252 www.the-beacon.co.uk

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THE PAUL DUNTON

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PAUL SAYS… Its time for the largest music event on the Tunbridge Wells calendar!

The annual Local & Live Music festival (August 26-29th) is held on The Pantiles and is free to attend and features 80 superb local acts performing over four days on two different stages. All details can be found at www.localandlive.org.

Meanwhile, here’s what’s happening around town…

JAZZ ON THE PANTILES!

PAUL DUNTON & GUESTS AT THE GREY LADY MUSIC LOUNGE

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www.paulduntonandguests.com Local music by candlelight Doors 7.15pm, entry £5 Music from 8pm Wednesday 3rd August Audiowhores, Kyla Stroud, David Mumford & The Visitors, Intraverse (full band acoustic set) Sunday 7th August Rough Outline, Jennie Ridley, Tom Alexander , Dan Clews Band Wednesday 10th August Kirsty Robinson, Paul Dunton Ensemble, Zigo, Charlie Rivers Band Sunday 14th August Pimlico Road, James Lattimer, Barney Jameson & The Hollow Men, Richard Navarro Wednesday 17th August Monica and The Explosion, Leandri, Ollie B, Sevenscore Sunday 21st August Phoebe Katis EP Launch, £6 entry includes free CD. Support act: Lewis Nevison Wednesday 24th August Clown Breakdown, Paul Dunton Intraverse headliners at Local & Live

Ensemble, Jackals, Son Of Kirk Sunday August 28th No show this evening Wednesday 31st August Josh Davies, Louise Orfila, Nick Stephens, Jo Hook

PAUL DUNTON & GUESTS THURSDAY AUGUST 18TH THE MUSIC ROOM AT PIZZAEXPRESS, MAIDSTONE Paul Dunton Ensemble, Kirsty Macleod, The Ackerleys, Arcelia Advanced Booking only 08456027017 Details at www.pizzaexpresslive.com

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The ever-popular weekly jazz series takes place on Thursday nights on The Pantiles runs through until early September. To see who is playing visit www.thepantilesonline.co.uk

THE ASSEMBLY HALL www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk The Assembly Hall traditionally has August off but returns with a bang in September. Highlights include Dream Coats & Petticoats, One Night at the Proms and various family entertainment events.

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LOUISE: It was great to play opposite Tom Baker. In fact, we both are reprising the roles for a series of audio dramas produced by Big Finish Productions, due out in January.

STAYGO: You do a lot of theatre work locally. Can you tell us about that?

LOUISE: I’m producer and artistic director with the Beacon Fringe. So far, we’ve done three performances of music and comedy but we’d really like to develop it further. In August, we have Anorak of Fire coming up, which is a one-man play about a young trainspotter. It’s a comedy but it’s also deep-rooted in serious issues.

STAYGO: You also run the Sunday Drama College in town...

LOUISE: Yes, it’s a serious but affordable drama course aimed at teenagers with professional acting ambitions. We meet on Sundays during term-time from 2-5pm at the King Charles the Martyr Parish Hall. It’s very student-led: we cover a range of acting skills from fight scenes to mime, and from voice coaching to masks. The tutors are all highly qualified and we do one performance every term. I believe that there’s no master better than

actually doing it, and that’s why the performances are so important.

STAYGO: What’s coming up?

LOUISE: The Sunday Drama College is in its fifth year and has done 12 performances so far, three having been at The Beacon. We did open-air Shakespeare there in the summer term this year (it rained and we had to head inside but we still carried on!) but coming up in the autumn is a musical about teenage angst and then in the spring we are performing at Finchcocks museum near Goudhurst.

STAYGO: Your first love is the theatre. Did you always want to act?

LOUISE: Yes, from the age of four, when I appeared as Little Miss Muffett and loved it! My mum didn’t want me to go to a stage school when I was growing up, but I did eventually go to RADA when I was 17.

STAYGO: Who's your inspiration?

LOUISE: My mum. She was the queen of amateur dramatics and I think if she’d been born in a different age she would have been a professional actor. She took me to see lots of theatre when I was growing up, so I had the opportunity to see all the greats such as Paul Scofield, Vanessa Redgrave, Ian Richardson and Judi Dench.

STAYGO: What do you do when you’re not working?

LOUISE: I do lots of walking and I enjoy writing. I’m working on a novel at the moment, plus I’m often working on scripts and adaptations.

STAYGO: Any new projects?

LOUISE: After filming Doc Martin, due on ITV in October, I’m being flown out to a Doctor Who convention in Australia and New Zealand, which is a fantastic opportunity! I’m also touring in January with the onewoman play Pulling Faces, where I play 12 different characters. It’s a comedy about a woman in her mid50s, who fights with the decision about whether she should go under the knife to enhance her looks or go on a date with her toy boy!

STAYGO: If there is one playwright everyone should see, who would it be?

LOUISE: Shakespeare! And if you can play Shakespeare you can do everything from stand-up to soaps.

And if I had to pick one play – it would be A Midsummer Night’s Dream. It has everything!

To find out about more about Louise and her drama projects: www.sundaydramacollege.com www.the-beacon.co.uk

Shakespeare on love...

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

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ne of Shakespeare's best-loved works enjoys its popularity because of its magical romance, its humour and its interwoven stories.

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So to put you in the mood for a bit of summer Shakespeare, read on...

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"I know a bank where the wild thyme blows, Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows, Quite over-canopied with luscious woodbine, With sweet musk-roses and with eglantine: There sleeps Titania some time of the night, Lulled in these flowers with dances and delight;" (Act 2, Scene 1)

And who can forget this famous line: "The course of true love never did run smooth."

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getaways!

There are a few things to watch out for when making a last-minute booking. First, make sure you check out flight prices in tandem with accommodation. Year after year, clients find the perfect villa only to find out flight costs are astronomic.

Look at airports that are well served, for instance Palma, Faro, Nice or Dalaman. Flight options to Greek islands and the smaller Balearic Islands can be restricted and therefore surprisingly high.

If interconnecting rooms or childcare are a must, holidays featuring these options can be trickier to find as demand strips supply. If you find something good don’t dither – book fast as it won’t be around for long. Logic dictates that if it suits you, it will suit many others looking for the same thing.

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Consider an inland destination rather than a coastal one for better value and availability. The Alps can be an excellent choice – great luxury hotels with swimming pools, some with English-run childcare, good food and a huge array of activities for kids and people who love the outdoors, as well as that healthy mountain air.

If you are into culture, cities can be another good value option but definitely opt for air conditioning in southern Europe.

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The Canary Islands are often viewed as a winter sun destination by us Brits, meaning that summer rates in good hotels are often lower than in many other equivalent European beach resorts. The Spanish leave the mainland and come here to the smaller islands because of the refreshing coastal breezes.

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In destinations such as Thailand, Mauritius, Maldives, Caribbean and North Africa and Middle East, 5 star resorts can be half the price of the rest of the year but there is always a reason for this – it may be either very hot or a high risk of rain. That said, if pampering is your thing, along with great food and service, this can still be an option well worth considering.

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If you can go first week of September, rates drop dramatically particularly in mainland Europe. The Italians are back at work by the fourth week of August – but beware lots of people have found this out.

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The perfect luxury family resorts will not drop their rates in August.

Current luxury favourites such as the Martinhal in Portugal, Porto Sani in Greece and Forte Village in Sardinia almost always sell out in July and August in advance. If your heart is set on one of these, think ahead for August 2012. Often the best route to a bargain, and a more enjoyable way of arranging travel, is to take advantage of an early booking offer.

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ON SAFARI AT PORT LYMPNE

experience Africa – in Kent!

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ave you always wanted to go on safari but never had the time or money? Or if you’ve been, would you like to revisit your experience?

At Port Lympne, near Hythe, you can see amazing animals from a safari truck, and even stay in tented accommodation at the unique Livingstone Lodge. StayGo went to find out what it’s all about…

DUSK SAFARI After check-in and a welcome drink, it’s onboard the truck and the safari gets straight underway. But this is no ordinary ride – a ranger gives a fascinating talk about each animal you encounter. The rangers at Port Lympne have experience working at the big parks in Africa and this shows from their expertise.

For instance, did you know that giraffes are mute or that up to 40% of male rhinos are killed in fights?

Importantly, our ranger Sandile also explained the effects of poaching and what can be done to conserve animals. The plight of the black rhino is a case in point – between the 1970s and the 1990s, their numbers reduced from 65,000 to 3,200, due to poaching for rhino horn.

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After the safari, dinner is served in the laapa. Traditionally in Africa, a laapa is a thatched area used for gatherings. In this case, it is a cosy African-themed lodge, where guests dine while overlooking the stunning Kent countryside, with a view of the sea. And there’s always the opportunity to watch the wildebeest as the same time! A sumptuous dinner is prepared by your chef, and includes such delights as African boerewors sausage. And you must try the seasoned beef fillet steak!

A NIGHT TO REMEMBER A night under canvas is fun – but in this case the novelty is combined with the comforts of luxury camping. Carpets, soft duvets and bedroom furniture all combine to make this a night to remember. Especially when you hear the lions roar from their enclosures!

And if you want to spoil yourself, you can always book into Cheetah tent, which comes with a four-poster!

DAWN AT THE WATER HOLE The tents at Livingstone Lodge overlook the water hole. In the early morning, open up the tent flap and you’re bound to see antelope and maybe even a giraffe or two standing right in front of you. And if the fresh air doesn’t wake you up, then the hearty cooked breakfast certainly will. Then at 8.30am it’s time for a morning safari with your ranger before leaving for home.

Livingstone Lodge is open until October so there’s plenty of time to experience African adventure right on your doorstep!

LIVINGSTONE LODGE

A stay at Livingstone Lodge includes a dusk safari, five-course dinner, accommodation in a luxury tent, cooked breakfast and a dawn safari. From £115 per person.

Alternatively, take a sunset safari and twocourse dinner in the Aspinall Suite, for £40 (£22.95 for Port Lympne Passport holders). www.aspinallfoundation. org/portlympne/safarisand-experiences/view/60/ Livingstone-LodgeOvernight-Safari

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SUMMER THEATRE HAPPENINGS AT HEVER There surely is none bigger in this area than what Hever Castle has to offer.

Hever continues to successfully build on its wonderful history and interest in Tudor times never appears to wane, so it comes as no surprise that they will be hosting a series of jousting during August. The Knights of Royal England entertain with their spectacular jousts. Which knights will win the tournament, the Blue Order or their arch rivals, the Red

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Banner? Find out during weekends only from August 12th to 27th.

Hever will also be showcasing breathtaking birds of prey flying displays from costumed historic falconers; these events will be interspersed with Longbow Warfare demonstrations from 'The Companye of The Whyte Boar'. Ye can catch these delights on the weekends of August 6-7th and 28-29th.

TRINITY HIGHLIGHTS Trinity Theatre will be quieter but its cinema will continue to show some classic European films. Among these, a stand-out film is Le Quattro Volte (translating to The Four Times). If you can imagine a deepvoiced man relating the following to you, then all the better: “In a quiet, medieval village perched high on the Calabrian hills, a dying shepherd, a young goat, a dog and a batch of charcoal all go through their life cycles.”

This is a wonderful film about life, the universe and everything and a fine tonic to the madness of summer holidays. Showing on August 31st at 8pm.

For the younger audience The Jungle Book will be presented on the main stage from August 15th – 20th by the Trinity Youth Theatre. Acting, movement, exotic face painting and music make it a must for any budding wolf-cub or little monkey this summer holiday! The much loved classic book by Rudyard Kipling or Disney film, depending on your age, has enjoyed something of a

renaissance in recent years and it is a much loved, timeless tale of Mowgli as he turns from boy to man.

DANCING DELIGHT The Assembly Hall is pretty dark for the month of August but I must congratulate them and Amberside Dance Studio for a wonderful evening of entertainment. The fact that my daughter Alicia was on stage made it all the better. This had a professional air about it, with fantastic lighting designed by resident technician Morgan. The show was fluid and some of the dancing excellent and should be seen as a real step forward for the fledgling dance company.

For more on Amberside Dance Studio, based in Pembury, visit www.amber sidedance studio.co.uk Amberside Dance Studio

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AND FINALLY...

The Pantiles continues its successful jazz festival, which runs throughout the month until the 1st September.

This free event is on each Thursday evening with groups playing on the bandstand.

Looking forward though, September promises a new season as we head into the busy period of theatre. Highlights for the forthcoming months include Jimmy Carr; The Pitmen Painters; Lee Hurst, the highly praised and Palm D’Or winning movie The Tree of Life. Local productions include TWODS Brigadoon and Look Back In Anger at The Oast Theatre, Sevenoaks. Busy months ahead for us all, in the meantime, using a true Americanism, happy holidays!

ABOUT ZAC Zac Thraves has worked in theatre, television and film for the last twenty years. He writes stage plays and has met with success in two major competitions.

SAY HI...

When he's not acting, Zac keeps busy with arts events, so if you have an event coming up and would like a mention in the magazine, contact arts@ staygo .co.uk

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Win! FAMILY TICKET TO SCOTNEY CASTLE’S ‘CINEMA UNDER THE STARS’ EVENT Gather with friends and family for an alfresco picnic and big screen cinema experience all set against the unique backdrop of Scotney Castle. With three nights of blockbuster cinema, there is a film to suit everyone.

Launching on Friday 16th September with Mamma Mia (Cert PG), followed by Disney’s Tangled (2D)(Cert U) on Saturday 17th September and Gosford Park (Cert 15) on Sunday 18th September.

Showtime 19:15. Tickets £12 per Adult, £10 per Child aged 12 and under, £40 per family (2 x adults + 2 x children). In association with Kino and The Nomad.

Tickets are available from the Scotney Castle Visitor Reception, by calling the National Trust booking line 0844 249 1895 or by logging onto www.nationaltrust. org.uk/scotneycastle and search under ‘Events’.

Scotney Castle is open Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 5:30pm and is located off the A21 at Lamberhurst.

For further information, telephone: 01892 893 860.

To enter this great competition just answer the following question and email your answer to editor@staygo.co.uk

Q: What film is Scotney Castle showing on Saturday 17th September at 19:15?

Answer: A. Gosford Park B. Mamma Mia C. Disney’s Tangled

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Hospice in the Weald have relaunched their lottery scheme. It costs £1 a week to enter and gives members the chance to win £1000 whilst donating to the Hospice. To join, call 01892 820500.

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August 6th Coffee morning and jumble sale at St. Augustine's church hall, Crescent Road. 10.30am to noon.

August 14th Stall at Ashurst Place Fête, Lampington Row, Langton Green from noon.

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he new charcoal grill and a bar located outside in the walled garden of the Tunbridge Wells Bar and Grill are now open! You can watch while the chefs create delights such as salmon marinated in mustard and fresh dill, swordfish Ligurian style with lemon, and crispy whole sea bass in a tandoori rub.

Meats dishes focus on steaks, chicken and lamb. Marinades include Italian-inspired herb and olive oil combinations as well as more Asian influenced flavours such as tikka, Malay satays and tandoori.

Worried about the weather? That's all covered with ultra modern sails and plenty of heaters to keep you warm. The modern design of this outdoor space really works to keep it light and airy with a distinctly Mediterranean air.

NEW COCKTAILS, TOO! To accompany the food, there's a new cocktail menu. Cocktails created specifically for summer include the Socialite, an elegant champagne cocktail based around the delicate flavour of St Germain elderflower liqueur, and a mango

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KENT WILDLIFE TRUST AT HUNTON MINIATURE RAILWAY This private collection of trains is only open to the public three times a year. For just £10 per person (under 3s free) you can have unlimited rides on seven different trains and afternoon tea and cakes as well as being in a wildlife oasis.

7th August from 2.00pm until 5.00pm, at Hunton near Maidstone.

FASHION AT THE PANTILES Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th of August sees The Pantiles'

first dedicated fashion market – put together by local fashionista and blogger Lady M of www. ladympresents.co.uk. With the aim of bringing a little of the spirit of Spitalfields to The Pantiles, latest fashions will be sold on stalls outside, while accessories will be on sale in the Corn Exchange. Fashion shows,

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and chilli mojito, a funky twist on the most popular cocktail of the last few years.

Like the charcoal grill, the new bar is located in the garden so you can see your cocktail being made. Indeed there will be lots of action with cooking and drinks-mixing all adding to the lively atmosphere!

SMOKY EDGE Executive chef Andy Owen tells us that he has created a menu that is healthy and light, combining marinades for all the meat and fish to bring a subtle complexity, allowing the grill to add its own smoky edge and serving each dish either with fries or with a delicious salad combining leaves with tomato, cucumber, a little wilted red onion and a dressing that brings everything together.

While barbecuing is a simple way

demonstrations and makeovers will take place throughout the weekend.

STORIES AND ACTIVITIES AT BATEMANS For the young (and the not-so-young), Batemans are presenting activities based on works by Rudyard Kipling, the famous former owner of this beautiful house, situated in Burwash.

Throughout August, follow the trail through the garden to find the Jungle Book characters and win a prize! Then on the 10th of August, there's a Just So story day, with storytelling in the garden, followed by a Jungle Book story day on the 16th. There's a £2.50 charge for the Jungle Book trail and the storytelling events are free, subject to normal entrance fees. Call 01435 882302 for more information.

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ALL THAT JAZZ AT SCOTNEY CASTLE At 7.30pm on Saturday 27th August, Scotney Castle will be alive with the sound of jazz! This is a rare opportunity to relax in picturesque gardens and enjoy a picnic with friends while listening to the delights of the Swinging Little Big Band as they play classic swing numbers from Sinatra and Nat King Cole to a flush of showstoppers by Harry Connick Jr. and Michael Bublé. What a perfect evening to fill the August bank holiday! Tickets are £12 per adult and £6 per child. Booking is essential via the National Trust Booking Line on 0844 249 1895 or www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ scotneycastle

to cook, the skill all lies in the execution. Andy is keen to bring that skill out into the open so guests can feel part of the action and enjoy watching their food being prepared.

SUMMER IS NOW! The garden room at Tunbridge Wells Bar and Grill seats 70 with space for 100 round the bar standing and can be hired for private events. But don’t delay, the real fun is to be had during the long hot summer, so book now for stylish food and cocktails in a relaxing environment that can be enjoyed all summer long... and hopefully into a glorious autumn as well!

Bookings can be made directly with Tunbridge Wells Bar and Grill on 01892 522 963

THE VICTORIAN VIEW And finally, there's a wonderful exhibition on at Tunbridge Wells Museum & Art Gallery, which recreates the atmosphere of a Victorian art gallery. Admission free. For information call 01892 554171

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Check the driving regulations for the countries you are visiting.

For instance, in France, did you know you must carry a warning triangle and hi-vis jacket? And speed limits vary from country to country. For a full listing check www.theaa.com/ motoring_advice/overseas/index.html

H-VAN FOR HIRE! Think French motoring icons and the Citroën H-Van springs immediately to mind. With its corrugated bodywork and piggy snout, it conjures up images of warm croissants, bustling markets and even can-can girls! But did you know you can hire an H-Van to add a bit of 'joie de vivre' to your event or special occasion?

Based in Frant, John Turvill, owner of the H-Van, says “I’ve owned many classic Citroëns but the H-Van is a favourite; it brims with Gallic charm and people flock round it at events.”

His H-Van Showmobile Company hires out the H-Van for events, exhibitions, filming, advertising and any occasion where a touch of France is ‘de rigueur’. It has featured in ‘The One Show’ and appeared across London for the PAUL Patisserie chain.

For information, hire rates and pictures, please call John Turvill 01892 752210 / 07860 597107 or visit the website: www.hvanshowmobile.co.uk

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