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Guy

LISA: Was it always Staygo exclusive!

Portelli

nternationally renowned sculptor and local man, Guy Portelli, is perhaps best known for his appearance on the Dragon’s Den TV show a few years ago. However, there’s an awful lot more to find out about him, as Staying In & Going Out magazine discovered in an interview with him this month. Lisa spoke to Guy...

LISA: Although you are originally from South Africa, you grew up and went to school in Tonbridge. Is school the place where you became inspired to take up sculpture?

sculpture that you were interested in, as opposed to other forms of art?

Guy: I think of myself as an ideas person really. As well as sculpting, I paint, I write books, I have a film project that I’m working on, I make guitars… creativity is a way of thinking. But when I was at art college, one of the lecturers set a task about turning an everyday object into something else. I took a chair and turned it into a cellist. And the lecturer recognised something in me and said: you’re a sculptor. LISA: You famously appeared in Dragon’s Den. Did it help you to achieve you aims to develop your Pop-Icon Collection – pieces inspired by pop and rock stars?

Guy: My family moved here when

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I was 12. I went to Hugh Christie Secondary Modern in Tonbridge but I gave up art at school. However, I was always passionate about it and did a lot of art at home, so when I decided to go to art college, I had a lot of work put away ‘under the bed’ that I could show. Schools can’t always cater for everyone’s interests, but that shouldn’t stop you from pursuing something you’re passionate about. Posh Spice by Guy Portelli, photographed by James Gillham

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cHAllenge yourselF! One of Build Africa’s fund-raisers, Richard, has been running marathons every year since 2002, to raise a total of £40,000 to date. He says, "That feeling and the knowledge that the funds I’m raising are helping children and young people in Build Africa’s projects is worth a lifetime of PBs and it’s what keeps me challenging myself each year."

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f you're still looking for a goal in 2011, you could add a charity challenge into the mix. Build Africa, based in Tunbridge Wells, has a variety of amazing challenges lined up and waiting! Katharine Clarke, donor marketing and events assistant, explains more: "Build Africa helps young people in Kenya and Uganda escape poverty through education and income generation. To help raise much needed funds we have lots of opportunities planned, which also enable our fund-raisers to have an adventure along the way. If one of these events grabs your attention, then do please get in touch!"

2011 events: • London to Paris bike ride 27th – 31st July 2011 • Adidas Women’s 5km Run 9th September 2011 • Climb Kilimanjaro 22nd Sept – 1st October 2011 • Royal Parks Half Marathon 9th October 2011 •New York Marathon 6th November 2011 • Grim Challenge December 2011

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The Build a School programme works with schools that are in need of help; which currently operate in makeshift, unstable structures, have little or no furniture, inadequate water and sanitation facilities, and possess few learning materials. The charity supports them by helping to build classrooms and sanitation facilities, as well as providing a water supply, desks and textbooks. With just a small contribution from you, young people get a chance to access better education and healthcare. Sustainability is at the heart of all Build Africa’s programmes, as it also works with parents, teachers and local communities to enable them to take responsibility for the on-going maintenance and improvement of their school. This is what your money can buy: £28 buys a four-seater desk £50 provides 25 textbooks £100 puts 5 teachers through training £250 gives ﬁve schools access to clean water So why not get involved and raise funds for thousands of children across East Africa?

KeAne support tHe Hospice Award winning local band Keane are supporting a new promotional DVD for the Hospice in The Weald with their song Somewhere Only We Know – which they donated free of charge for the project. When asked about the new DVD, the band commented, "We support the great work of Hospice in the Weald. It’s a pleasure to be associated." The DVD, which gives people an overview of the Hospice’s work, shows powerful images of the services it provides against uplifting music. Tim Edmunds, a BAFTA award winning filmmaker, volunteered to make the DVD, and spent 300 hours making the 20-minute film. This footage was then used to make a 4-minute music version. Rachel Holweger, fundraising director, said "The DVD is a first for Hospice in the Weald and we hope to show as many people in the community as possible. The film covers all areas of Hospice life and how people can help it continue to care for patients, carers and their families free of charge." For a copy of either of the DVDs, contact Amy Prime on 01892 820 530 or amy.prime@ hospiceintheweald.org.uk

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each one can genuinely say “I did that”. It was amazing to see how the sculpture became part of their healing process.

guy Yes, we’re still achieving our aims. I appeared on Dragon’s Den because there’s a huge amount of talent in the world, so sometimes you have to do something to give yourself an identity.

lisA: In fact, you do lots of work for local charities, including the Hospice in the Weald…

guy: Yes, I’m gathering a group of friends together to make an art exhibition at the Hospice in September, called Lyrical Journeys. It will be a fund-raising event, but also it’s about raising the profile of the Hospice. I’m working on a project for the Tunbridge Wells arts festival in September, too.

lisA: Can you tell us a bit about your work with sculpture parks?

guy: I helped to set up the sculpture park at Sausmarez Manor in Guernsey, and there are many parks all over the UK. The nearest is Pashley Manor in Ticehurst, which is wonderful. Everything they do there is very professional and shows a great eye for detail. lisA: Do you have any new projects

lisA: And finally, in art history, do John Lee Hooker by Guy Portelli, photographed by James Gillham

lisA: Is there a piece of your own

in the pipleline?

work that you are especially proud of?

guy: Well, I’m a bit like a crazy

guy: I’m proud of most of my

scientist in a lab – it just depends what comes out! I’m always working on many projects, so it’s hard to know what will take seed. I always think “aim high”. I think on a big scale and try to dream up big projects for global events.

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work, but there’s a sculpture called Dreamcatcher that I worked on at Hill View School in Tonbridge. It was created in memory of a girl called Becky who was tragically killed in a crash. I worked with her classmates to create the piece and they all contributed, so

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you have a favourite piece of sculpture that you would tell everyone to go and take a look at?

guy: One artist that stands out is a friend of mine, Johannes von Stumm. He makes pieces from different materials – glass, granite, steel and wood – and I think they have a really spiritual quality. Go and take a look! lisA: Guy, thanks so much for talking to us – it’s been an inspiration!

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s the warmer weather approaches, it is now time to update your wardrobe and bring in some colour for that instant spring feeling. We are all guilty of using black as our staple item in our wardrobe, teaming with muted colours in grey, navy and stone. However, one of the hottest trends on the spring catwalks is colour blocking with pop brights for ultimate impact. I’m going to show you how to achieve this look in a more subtle dynamic for ease and wearability without feeling like a slave to fashion!

For tHe girls... First stop for the girls, I have chosen a gorgeous Malene Birger top in ochre yellow. Not too ‘pop’ and just the right muted tone to sit well with your navy blue jeans or wide leg palazzo pants (another hot tip) and this season’s must have wedge! This top is suitable for most shapes with the frill sleeve suitably wearable for day or night..

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This is the ultimate investment dress this season, the Butter by Nadia signature wrap satin dress. This celebrity pleaser is already worn by the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker, Paris Hilton and Naomi Watts, probably because it’s made to suit women of all shapes and sizes. The designer Nadia Tarr honours her dance and choreography background by using soft fabrics that wrap, twist and drape around the body to create endless styles. I suggest the ruby red for a suitable splash of colour. Wear as a shirt and team with a clashing vest or wear as a dress, choosing

from an array of styling options to suit literally every occasion. Check for other colour ways too! Kitch, 1 High Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1UL 01892 513613 www.kitchclothing.co.uk Dressing a look up or down can be all down to the accessorising, so either stick to one colour tone to block against a clashing colour or opt for a mix of colours. The perfect way to adorn yourself is from the French jeweller Phillipe Ferrandis. Why not exhibit one of his fabulous pieces yourself – take a look at the Gypsy collection, which is as vibrant as it is colourful, made with a combination of semi-precious stones and handmade glass. Juel, 2 Mount Sion, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1UE 01892 516122 www.juelaccessories.com

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art for art's sake...

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coMpAid's got tAlent

his month we have a special treat from the Trinity Theatre. To mark the 25th anniversary of Compaid, it will be hosting a charity evening entitled Compaid’s Got Talent, on Saturday 30th April. The evening will be hosted by BBC Radio Kent Breakfast Show host John Warnett and will be showcasing Compaid’s Got performers from Talent publicity Compaid’s staff, image, designed volunteers and by one of clients. This Compaid’s clients includes local bands, such as The Visitors and The Squeeze, as well as magician Adam Smith and hypnotist Freddie Jaquin. The charity, founded in Tunbridge Wells in 1986, supports disabled people with a range of services, from computer skills training to accessible transport. Tickets are £12.50, so book now!

genius At worK Comedy genius Lee Evans continues his manic performing at The Trinity on 12th April. This promises to be another energetic and unique performance from a man who never seems to stop. His evening at the Trinity kick-starts a hectic schedule for his forthcoming arena tour Roadrunner, during which he will also be launching a DVD and an autobiography.

oscAr nigHts! Throughout April, The Trinity cinema will be giving us a glimpse of recent Oscar contenders. 127 Hours and True Grit will be part of the new film season starting on 19th April. But one film to watch out for is Submarine, directed by Richard Ayoade, who some may know from Channel Four’s sitcom The I.T. Crowd. This film, based on a quirky debut novel by Joe Dunthorne and produced by non other than Ben Stiller, is gathering a lot of attention around the circuit and looks well worth a look.

Contact Zac at arts@staygo.co.uk

Music round-up eAster extrAvAgAnZA! To kick off the Easter bank holidays, there’s a collection of local music favourites playing at The Grey Lady Music Lounge in The Pantiles on Good Friday, April 22nd. Featuring Paul Dunton & Crew, Origami Dinosaur, The Violet Jive, The Standard Lamps and the Charlie Rivers Band, this is sure to be a lively event. And don’t forget, you can catch Paul Dunton & Guests every Wednesday and Sunday evening at the same venue. For full listings, visit www. paulduntonandguests.com

MusiciAns wAnted! I would also like to mention Thepalmereldritchquintet who will be releasing a third album sometimenever. Aleister Pook lives in Pembury and you can catch his unique, avant-garde electro sound at thepalmereldritchquintet. bandcamp.com. I like what he does, which is very reminiscent of The Cocteau Twins, and I hope he can find the sort of success that has seen James Blake in the album charts recently. Aleister is also looking out for musicians who are looking to perform live and produce new material, so if you would like to get in contact, please do so via the website above.

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Sunday 3rd April Freddy Green, Dan Sumner, Clock Works, Coca Jem Wednesday 6th April Zigo, Mark Chase Band, The Varlies Sunday 10th April Rough Outline, Stewart Lewis (special guest from New York), Walking On Sunday, Paul Dunton & Crew Wednesday 13th April Luke Bacon, Kirsti & Josey, Beckie Stoneham, Son of Kirk Sunday 17th April pAul sAys... Growler (feat Jake Boyle), Mairi There is a fine selection of musical Neeves Band, Sarah Sheldrake & events to savour and enjoy this April Oli Scheuregger at The Trinity Theatre and The Wednesday 20th April Assembly Halls. Tunbridge Wells is Kp & Squizz, Mystery also fortunate in that we have a lot of Clarke, Frances Yonge & The amazing unsigned local talent – don't Freeze, Burning Shapes aka forget to check out The Forum and Soundsanctuary The Grey Lady Music Lounge for a Friday 22nd April wealth of musical talent. Easter Extravaganza (£7 ticket only), Paul Dunton & Crew, The trinity tHeAtre Charlie Rivers Band, The Standard www.trinitytheatre.net Lamps, The Violet Jive, Origami Friday 8th April Dinosaur Stacey Kent £20/£18, 7.30pm Sunday 24th April Sunday 24th April Kirsty McCleod, The Naming Of Monster Band Rally Things, Sammy Lee, The Breretons (visit Trinity website for more info) Wednesday 27th April Wednesday 27th April The Good Ship Band, Paul Dunton Midge Ure £17.50, & Crew, The Ackerleys, Dan Also don't forget Clews Band 7.30pm to check-out some Friday 29th April great live acts at... Walking On Sunday John Renbourn &

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Robin Williamson £14, 7.30pm Saturday 30th April Compaid’s Got Talent £12.50, 7.30pm

Run for Build Africa in the Royal Parks half marathon on Sunday 9th October 2011 A fantastic 13.1 mile route running through the Royal Parks of London, taking in the iconic skyline of the nation’s capital. Set yourself this challenge for 2011! All we ask is a minimum sponsorship of £250 and in return you will receive ongoing fundraising and training support, a Build Africa vest to wear on the day as well as fundraising tips to meet your target!

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Fun For FAMilies

TULLEY'S FARM This family-run working farm and shop near East Grinstead has an abundance of activities for families. From 9th to 25th of April, there's an Easter Family Fun event, including an Easter egg and bunny hunt and an egg-spotting wagon ride! Entry to the farm is free, pay for activities as you go along. 01342 718472

Easter activities!

t Easter, children will be off school for at least a couple of weeks. And there's an extra bank holiday thrown in this year, too, thanks to Wills and Kate! So here's a few ideas to keep everyone occupied...

TUNBRIDGE WELLS MUSEUM & ART GALLERY From 12th to 15th April, follow a trail around the museum hunting for wacky windows, then create your own stained glass window in the art and craft area. Free event, 10.30–12.30pm and 2–4pm, 01892 554171

BARNETT'S WOOD Join the Kent High Weald Partnership on 13th April from 1012pm and from 1-3pm at this nature reserve in High Brooms. Weave a bird, build a bug hotel and have a go at Easter crafts. Materials provided but donations welcome. 01580 212972 Please phone to check availability, times and details for all events!

THE NATIONAL TRUST'S SCOTNEY CASTLE Easter at Scotney Castle will be a truly splendid affair! There is egg hunting every day from Friday 22nd to Monday 25th April, with extra activities on Sunday and Monday, including a restored Victorian fairground complete with carousel, face-painting and a strong man bell! Normal admission charges apply plus £2 per trail (includes a free Cadbury's egg head Easter egg), plus a small charge for the fairground rides. 01892 893868

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science is fun!

r. Gareth Francis knows what makes children’s minds tick – and his Working Science workshops are becoming very popular with parents who are looking for fun things for kids to do. To give you a taster, here’s one of Gareth’s great experiments that you can try at home!

MAKe ice creAM! You can make your own ice cream at home in 20 minutes and you don’t need to freeze it in the freezer – that’s where the science comes in! Gareth does this experiment with groups of up to 20 children and gets good results most of the time… some even say it’s the best ice cream they’ve ever tasted...

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pudding dish works best). It needs to be metallic to be a good heat conductor. 2. Add the milk, food colouring and ﬂavouring and sugar, mix it all up, and set it aside. 3. Put lots of ice in the larger plastic bowl or container (preferably plastic as it doesn’t conduct heat very well), and add lots of salt. It’s the salt that makes the experiment work.

The science of ice cream

you will need: •two bowls (preferably one small metallic bowl and one larger plastic container with a lid) •50ml of fresh double cream •20ml of fresh milk •A few drops of food colouring •A few drops of ﬂavouring (vanilla, strawberry a ﬂavour you have to hand) •A tea spoon of sugar •Some ice cubes •Lots of salt (two or three table spoons)

MetHod: 1. Put your double cream into the small metallic bowl (a metallic

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The salt lowers the freezing point of ice, meaning that the temperature of the ice reduces to around -5°C. This is sufficient to freeze the ingredients that you have put in the metallic bowl. Mix the salt into the ice and add more for good measure!

This scientiﬁc effect is why we put salt on the roads in winter. Salt doesn’t allow water to freeze until it is about -5°C, which therefore reduces the amount of ice on the roads. The salt hinders the freezing process of water by adding a different molecule into the water and disrupting its preferred structure! 4. Once the ice and salt are in, rest the metallic bowl with ingredients inside in the ice and put the lid on your plastic container. Be careful not to get salt in the ice cream mixture as it tastes horrible. 5. Leave it 10 minutes and then open it up to give it a stir, and really scrape the frozen bits off the bottom of the inside of the metal bowl, this helps the rest of the ice cream to freeze quicker, then put the lid back on for 5 or 10 minutes. 6. Open up stir again. It should be quite frozen and ready to eat. If it’s not frozen add more salt to the ice cubes in the plastic container and put your ice cream Try add bowl in ing choco late chips to again make m ore ex ci ting ﬂav until it’s ours or perform the exper frozen. iment with fru it juice to make a slushy fr uit drin k!

Dr. Gareth Francis at Working Science runs holiday workshops, birthday parties and after school clubs for children aged 6-11. Catch one the next one workshop on Friday April 15th at the Toc H Hall in Little Mount Sion. For more details on workshops, birthday parties or afterschool clubs or to book, please contact Gareth on at gareth@workingscience.co.uk or on 07504 69113

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April is often quoted as being a favourite time of year – spring has really arrived, welcomed in by all those gorgeous daffodils. So perhaps it’s time to shake yourself down and add a little brightness to your wardrobe as well. Suzanne Hobday, our new fashion editor, gives you some great advice on how to be in step with the trends this spring. Turn to pages 6 and 7 in Going Out for some spring shopping inspiration! Contact Lisa: editor@staygo. co.uk

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elcome to Staying In & Going Out magazine. The long Easter holiday is nearly here – and don’t forget a little thing called a Royal Wedding! Check out our pages for places to go and things to do this April...

staying in

Delicious recipe for a special Easter Sunday roast lunch

Focus on local business:

brewing local beer in town

Prize crossword to go with a

cup of coffee and your Easter chocolate!

going out

Interview with Guy Portelli,

renowned sculptor and local man Art for art’s sake: a round-up of events from arts editor Zac Thraves Easter for the family: what’s on and where...

win tiCkets! Up for grabs this month, we have a complimentary family ticket for a visit to Scotney Castle. Just answer a simple question and you can be in with a chance of FREE entry to this jewel in the National Trust crown. Turn to page 10 of Going Out for details of how to enter. Good luck!

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rosemary and lemon lamb Serves 4-6 If you’re having the family round on Easter Sunday, you could try a traditional roast leg of lamb, but with a little twist for that special occasion. Recommended by Steve Fuller at A. Fuller Butchers in Hawkenbury, this recipe is simple, full of taste, and is a great dish for spring.

you will need 1 x 1.3kg lean whole lamb leg joint 45ml fresh rosemary leaves grated zest of 2 lemons salt and freshly milled black pepper juice of 2 lemons 15ml olive oil For lemon and white wine gravy: 25g plain ﬂour 150ml dry white wine 450ml pint hot lamb stock

1. Preheat the oven to Gas mark 4-5, 180-190°C, 350-375°F.

2. In a small bowl mix together the rosemary and lemon zest.

3. Place the joint on a chopping board and make several slits over the surface with a sharp knife. Season on both sides and push the rosemary mixture into the slits.

4. Transfer the joint to a metal rack in a large non-stick roasting tin, spoon over the lemon juice. Drizzle with olive oil and open roast, basting occasionally with any meat juices. Cover with foil if browning too quickly. For medium-cooked lamb, cook for 25 minutes per 450g, plus 25 minutes. For well-done lamb, cook for 30 minutes per 450g plus 30 minutes.

5. Remove the joint from the oven, loosely cover with foil and leave to rest for 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, make the gravy. Spoon off any excess fat from the roasting tin and discard. Place the tin over a medium heat and sprinkle over the ﬂour. Stir well with a small whisk or spoon, add a little wine and stir again, scraping the base of the pan to release any rich lamb sediment.

6. Add the remaining wine, stock and any meat juices from the lamb. Adjust the seasoning if required and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain before serving.

AND SERVE... Serve the lamb with seasonal vegetables, such as broccoli and spring cabbage, new potatoes, and the lemon and white wine gravy. credit: www.simplybeefandlamb.co.uk

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Easter eggs from Italy From the best pastry shops in Ferrara, comes a delightful Easter treat for the people of Tunbridge Wells! Stroll into Arte Bianca in Chapel Place and tunbridge wells edition

you’ll ﬁnd a collection of Easter eggs, beautifully arrayed in bright, even garish, wrapping. Made by Italian confectioner, Antico Castello, these eggs make a wonderful gift this Easter time. Antico Castello prides itself on creating classic and authentic Italian confectionary

delicious drinks italian wine: If you’re really doing the Easter theme, try a bottle of Lachrymi Chrisit – literally ‘Christ’s tears’. Grown from grapes that thrive on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, you can choose from red or white varieties of this wonderfully distinctive wine. www.thesmilinggrape.com

loCal JuiCe: For a non-alcoholic option at your Easter gathering, try out this great local fruit juice. Made in Lamberhurst from fruit harvested in Flimwell, Arena Gold is pure apple, while Arena Black combines apple and blackcurrant. Both are on sale in shops, pubs and restaurants around the local area – and taste divine! www.arenagold.com

of the best quality, and claims that its products are appreciated throughout Italy and abroad. So ﬁnd out for yourself and take home one of these Italian beauties! Milk or dark chocolate. Prices from £3.95 Arte Bianca, 1 Chapel Place, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1YQ 01892 510554 www.artebianca.co.uk April 2011 / stayingin

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stablished in early 2010 by Simon Lewis, the Royal Tunbridge Wells Brewing Company is a reincarnation of the brewery with the same name that operated in the town during the 1980s. Simon has been assisted in the venture by Ian Dormon the owner of the original business. Brewing exclusively with Kent hops and British malt, the core range of cask conditioned beers have now sold to over 200 pubs across Kent, East Sussex and into central London. Royal is a 4.1% Best Bitter based on the handwritten recipe notes for the top selling ale of the original Royal Tunbridge Wells Brewing Company.

froM blonde to diPPer The brewery has three beers in constant production under the ‘Spa Fine Ales’ branding; Royal Best Bitter, Sovereign Blonde Ale and Dipper Bitter. One additional seasonal beer will also been produced for the Spa Fine Ales range. Beau Porter was a very successful winter beer and it is soon to be replaced with RPA – Royal Pale Ale.

In addition it is planned to produce speciality beers to bring further variety to the brewery’s offerings and it allows the opportunity for Simon and his team to dream up new recipes to excite and delight. In the near future expect to see Golden Ticket and BFG available in selected outlets and at beer festivals across the county and beyond. The Royal Tunbridge Wells Brewing Company has also now started bottle conditioning their Spa Fine Ales range of beers. They are available in 500ml bottles and are already listed with Majestic, Oddbins and at Tunbridge Wells Farmers Market, farm shops and other independent shops in the local area. There are also plans to make these beers available via the brewery website www. royaltunbridgewellsbrewing.co.uk in due course. Tours of the brewery are by arrangement.

BASED ON THE RECIPE FOR ROYAL BEST BITTER BREWED BY THE ORIGINAL ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS BREWING COMPANY IN THE 1980’S. THIS IS A CHESTNUT BROWN CLASSIC BEST BITTER. THE FULL-BODIED BEER IS CREATED FROM A MIXTURE OF PALE AND CRYSTAL MALTS, THEN BITTERED WITH CHALLENGER HOPS WITH GOLDINGS USED FOR AROMA.

LIGHT GOLDEN COLOURED ALE WITH A DELICATE SWEET NOSE AND FULL HOP BITTERNESS. MADE WITH A COMBINATION OF KENTISH FUGGLES, EAST KENT GOLDING AND SOVEREIGN HOPS CREATING A REFRESHING SESSION BEER.

NAMED AFTER THE LADY WHO SERVES UP THE CHALYBEATE SPRING WATER ON THE PANTILES. THIS BEER IS A COMBINATION OF 4 DIFFERENT MALTS TO DELIVER FULL FLAVOURED BEER WITH A CRISP HOP BALANCE.

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IT’S A JOKE... Q: What’s the difference between a fake £5 note and a crazy rabbit? A: One’s bad money and the other’s a mad bunny! Q: What do you get if you shout loudly down a rabbit hole? A: Hot cross bunnies! Q: What are the Easter bunny’s favourite books? A: Ones with hoppy endings!

Match these Easter eggs up into pairs. Then circle the one that has no pair.

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1. A moveable feast (April 24th) (6) 4. A type of hat worn on the 1 across 24 across (6) 9. Indicates the music is meant to be lively (Italian) (7) 10. When hell freezes over ? (5) 11. The authority to command (3-2) 12. Affectionate hugs (7) 13. National day off (1 across for example) (4,7) 18. Leaps and springs (like 20 across) (7) 20.Young woolly animals of springtime (5) 22.Measure of the ﬁneness of gold, or the weight of diamonds (5) 23.Anonymous (7) 24.Procession displaying 4 across perhaps (6) 25. Hitchcock ﬁlm (6)

1. To slip away (6) 2. _____ Billy. Foolish (5) 3. Something yellow that soldiers are often dipped into (3,4) 5. Possessed (5) 6. Short work of ﬁction (7) 7. Garden bird (6) 8. Delicacy eaten during 1 across (3, 5-3) 14. One who likes you; a lover (7) 15. Channel or spice perhaps (1 across is also one of these!) (7) 16. It holds something associated with 1 across – though not the chocolate variety! (3-3) 17. Habituated, or a way things were once done (4,2) 19. Chose (5) 21. Ape or copy someone (5)

Easter problem: How do you get 2lbs of chocolate home in the car without it melting all over you? Clever solution: Eat it in the car park! Did you know... on the 29th April, prince William and Kate middleton are going to be married in Westminster Abbey. Or Westminster santander as it’s known nowadays.

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quoteunquote Spring is nature’s way of saying ‘Let’s party!’ robin williams

Spring is when you feel like whistling... even with a shoe full of slush. doug larson

as a Matter OF FACT... it is uncertain how the month of april got its name: either from the latin meaning ‘to open’ or in honour of the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite.

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

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I believe a wedding is going on... Pub with no telly?

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directory ARTS, MUSIC & THEATRE

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ASSEMBLY HALL

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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

Boutique fashion, shoes and accessories, including gifts address: 70 High Street, Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1YB telephone: 01892 526700 website: www.bodandted.co.uk

JUEL

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

Accessories boutique, offering jewellery, belts, bags and perfume address: 2 Mount Sion, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1UE telephone: 01892 516122 website: www.juelaccessories.com

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KITCH

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

THE GREY LADY

Music lounge with Mediterranean style menu for lunch and dinner 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

Women’s fashion, featuring eclectic brands of clothing, shoes and accessories address: I High Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1UL telephone: 01892 513613 website: www.kitchclothing.co.uk

Food & Drink ARRAY OF CAKES

Scrumptious cupcakes and cookies delivered to your door. Order online or by phone telephone: 07768 098072 website: www.arrayofcakes.com

ARte bianca

Cafe and Italian deli, with a wide range of authentic produce including Easter eggs address: 1 Chapel Place, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1YQ telephone: 01892 510554 website: www.artebianca.co.uk

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Local brewery with bottled beer available for retail sales address: Spa Brewery, 18H Chapman Way, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3EF. telephone: 01892 618140 website: www.royaltunbridgewellsbrewing.co.uk

Kids’ fashion stampede Specialist children’s shoe shop, stocking a wide range of modern styles address: 48 St Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9NY telephone: 01892 511651

Kids’ parties WORKING SCIENCE Children’s science parties, holiday workshops, private tuition and after-school clubs telephone: 01892 512225 or 07504 691138 website: www.workingscience.co.uk

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ictoria Conway presents the ﬁrst in a series of articles on complementary therapies. We start with her speciality – reﬂexology…

wHat is refleXology? Reflexology is a complementary holistic therapy, which aims to treat the whole person and not just the symptoms presented. The therapist applies pressure to various points on the feet known as ‘reflex points’, which correspond to every part of the body, including organs and glands, in order to bring about a state of deep relaxation, stimulate the body’s own healing processes and help the body to return to a state of balance and wellbeing. Reflexology is not a new therapy, and has been practised for thousands of years. There is evidence that as long ago as 2330BC it was being used in ancient Egypt as an effective healing tool. There is also evidence of its use in India, China, Japan and in the Native American culture. Reflexology has an intensely relaxing effect on the body, mind

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and emotions. It has been shown to alleviate symptoms of a wide range of conditions, particularly those that are stress-related or worsened by stress, for example:

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Headaches, Digestive disorders, Insomnia and sleeping problems Tension Hormone imbalances Anxiety Infertility Problems in pregnancy Symptom management of longterm chronic conditions

Reﬂexology does not claim to diagnose or cure, but can be very effective when used alongside conventional medicine.

wHat to eXPeCt A treatment usually lasts between 30 minutes to an hour. This will include a consultation with your therapist, who will ask questions to determine your past and present health and lifestyle. The reﬂexologist will then use her hands to apply pressure to the feet.

Having suffered with post natal depression for a long time, a friend suggested I try Reiki as a drug free way alleviating the symptoms. I never looked back! This sparked my interest on all things holistic and led me to seek a career as a therapist. After completeing my training in Reiki and Indian Head Massage, I went on to study Reﬂexology at the Central London College of Reﬂexology in Covent Garden. tunbridge wells edition

A professionally trained reflexologist can detect subtle changes in specific points on the feet, and by working on these points may affect the corresponding organ or system of the body. The effects of reflexology are accumulative, so for maximum benefit a course of treatments may be recommended.

Reflexologists do not have to be registered in the UK so it is important to find a reputable one. The Association of Reflexologists is the largest organisation in the UK for the promotion, regulation, education and training of reflexologists. It assesses training given in approved schools and colleges to ensure that therapists are competent and trained to nationally agreed standards. Members of this professional organisation must adhere to a strict code of conduct that includes being insured and keeping their knowledge and training up to date. This allows their members to use the letters MAR after their name. To find a professional reflexologist in your area, check the Association of Reflexologists website www.aor.org.uk or call on 01823 351 010.

Remember... as with all complementary or holistic therapies, reﬂexology should not be used as an alternative to seeking medical advice

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