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Welcome Hi everyone, welcome to the summer edition and phew, what a scorcher we’ve had so far! I’m so glad we didn’t go abroad this year, at the time we went away temperatures across Europe were breaking records at well into the 40’s - too hot! The weather in Cornwall was perfect though, enough for a sun tan but not uncomfortable, and as we usually to go in June it’s not too busy. We returned from holiday just in time to catch that amazing finish to the Cricket World Cup! Now I’m not a sporty person at all but my husband is, and as a result, over the years, I’ve been coaxed into watching the odd Rugby match here and there, but never in a million years did I think that Cricket could ever hold my attention. It was unbelievable! I didn’t understand a lot of it but it was exciting! I’m afraid there’s a long way to go though before I’ll watch Football! On our return from holiday my husband had the misfortune of having to visit A&E at the William Harvey hospital. I am so in awe of the doctors and nurses there, they are very special human beings. We’ve had the misfortune of attending A&E a number of times over the past few years, if it’s not my husband it’s my son! The staff there are brilliant, we would like to thank nurses Jenny Taylor and Grace Knight, not just for patching him up so well but also for their humour that lifted the mood following his harrowing experience. Your names are etched on our memories, you both know why! Thank you so much. Until next time, have a wonderful Bank Holiday weekend.
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Whether your garden is large or small, long, wide or a completely uneven shape, you can guarantee that it will benefit from having some height added to it – and what better way to do this than by erecting an arch or arbour? The great thing is that, of course, any vertical structure you install in your garden makes for a new planting opportunity too…
Chosen carefully, arches and arbours themselves are good looking and can be a feature in their own right, so don’t necessarily go for the first one you see; shop around and remember that if you clothe them with climbers, you are adding to their appeal.
So what are the advantages of a bit of vertical structural interest (aside from the plants it can support) and how can you make the very best of them in your garden?
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Position an arbour it so that it overlooks a good view or particularly attractive part of the garden and you instantly create a fabulous place to sit and relax. You can also use an arch or even an arbour as a means of dividing your garden into one or more rooms. This age-old designer’s trick can make your garden seem a lot larger and more interesting.
Any vertical structure garden makes for a new planting opportunity Some plants look great but others have another secret ingredient: scented climbers, like some of the rambling or climbing roses, or honeysuckle or jasmine, can totally transform the whole garden as their perfume wafts out for you to enjoy. If an arbour is situated in a sunny spot and you have fairly freedraining soil, why not plant an
area around it with lavenders? Then you can enjoy both the way it looks and the perfume and aromatic leaves as you sit and relax after a stressful day. In sunny positions, thymes or camomile can be used to great effect on the approach to your archway or arbour – when your feet gently crush the thyme or camomile lawn, a fantastic aroma will be released. Arches and arbours are available in a wide range of materials, but by far the most popular are those made from wood or metal. To a large extent it is a case of shopping around to find something that suits your garden style, the purpose you have in mind for it and, of course, your budget. I am a great fan of wood or metal because I find that they both fit in well with the sort of gardening style I like and, of course, you can always use one of the numerous and readily
The Garden available wood stains or paints to transform it from its natural subtly coloured state to a bright blue, rich red or pretty well any colour you fancy! Although it is possible to construct an arch or an arbour from scratch yourself, you will be amazed at the range of ready-made arbours and kits for both arches and arbours that are now available. If you choose wood, do ensure that it is a wood which is either naturally going to resist decay – western red cedar or a hardwood such as oak would be my first choice, with Douglas fir or larch a close second. Alternatively you can choose a softwood which has been tanalised or pressure-treated with a wood preservative, which will usually be somewhat cheaper. By choosing a wooden arch, perhaps with a rounded top and trellis up the sides, you ensure a really good planting space, and this somewhat more rustic look fits in well with a particularly informal garden. Many of these are also relatively inexpensive and easy to install.
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ello everyone, Mowgli here. Hope you have all had a good month. We have - as ever- had a very busy month. We have been joined by a delinquent thrush! The thrush- initially poor thrush as he was ill- was found on his back outside the front door. He was only a baby and seemed to have become dehydrated. We all watched him out of the window for a while but sadly no parents came to sort him out so in the end he had to be scooped up and given fluids and TLC. At this point none of us expected him to survive. He couldn’t stand, didn’t seem to know which way up was and was very confused. However, we reckoned without the sheer determination of this little thrush, who came to be known as Nowell. Within 12 hours Nowell was resident in the utility room shouting his head off every time he thought he needed feeding. Although he was a chick he was really at an age he should have been able to feed himself but he showed no inclination to do so. Josh and Nowell became firm friends as he learnt how to feed him cat food with forceps. Nowell started to look better and better!
food. Various relatives had to be drilled with the cat food and forceps technique and get used to being dive bombed by a hungry thrush. Eventually it was Grandad Andy who sorted this problem out- said the thrush was being indulged- and sat with Nowell on the patio and patiently got him to take the cat food from lower and lower until he was eating it from a dish on the floor. At least at this point all we had to do was fill a bowl for Nowell several times a day. Then came the day that Nowell didn’t come to stay in the utility room overnight. A lot of worry and all of us peering out of the window at first light. He was there- waiting for breakfast! These days Nowell doesn’t come for food. He has joined the other garden birds. But he has a characteristic voice and shouts ALL day long. When we all wake up. When we are going to sleep. Almost anytime during the day we can hear him…
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t this point I would just like to tell you all how unfair it is about the cat food situation. When I was a kitten I was fed the most marvellous pouch food. Then Clive and Jane came to pick me up and Clive took one look at the food I was being fed, sniffed a lot and that was the last I saw of it. I also came with a note saying that I really liked sharing a kebab and chips with humans. Clive’s eyebrows disappeared into his hairline at this and I knew I would never be eating kebab and chips again…. All my life I have been fed very worthy, apparently very expensive food. What I crave is the very cheap stuff! Which is what I think the thrush was being given. I did complain and was given a large box of pouches to get through as well as my normal dry food. But they were the posh pouches and I want the cheap ones! Humans are just so unfair!!
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Clubs & Societies
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Aldington Ladies Gentle Exercise Club Wednesday afternoon 2-4.30pm at Aldington Village Hall. Fee £4 per session . Wear comfy clothes and non-slip socks if possible. Contact Anne Warrener 01303 812703. looking forward to seeing you! Aldington & Bonnington Gardening Society We meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month in the Aldington Village Hall at 7.45 pm for 8.00. We have a varied programme of talks, shows and social events. Visitors and new members always welcome. For further details please contact Jean Evans on 01233 720618 or colin. e123@btinternet.com Aldington Corner Quilters is a long established group of friendly ladies meeting on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at Aldington Village Hall, 7.00pm - 9.00pm. We have a mix of beginners and experienced ladies who share their latest projects and ideas. We always welcome new members so if you are interested come along one evening and meet us. For more details contact Julie Coney - quirkyjules@gmail.com or 01303 813944 (eve). Aldington Tennis Club We are a social / family Tennis Club encouraging all ages and abilities to play. Flood lights and coaching enable us to play all year with our members from around the local villages. All the information is listed on our web site www.aldingtontennisclub.co.uk Aldington WI on 3rd Mon every month. All ladies welcome, 7 for 7.30 at The Walnut Tree, Aldington. Ashford Radio Aeromodellers, we have a field at Sellindge for flying seven days a week, and fly indoors in Ashford Market on various Thursday evenings during the Autumn, Winter, & Spring, please visit www.araclub. co.uk for more details, or phone Iain on 07956501510, or myself (Roger) 01233 627694. Arts Society Ashford (part of NADFAS). A great way to expand your knowledge of the arts, with inspiring monthly lectures given by some of the countries top experts, together with days of special interest and arts visits. All lectures are in Aldington Village Hall, usually on the third Tuesday of each month, from September to June. Membership open to all. www.ashforddfas.org.uk The Brabourne and Smeeth Branch of the Royal British Legion meet every first Tuesday in the month at the Brabourne Baptist Church at 7.30 pm. New Members area always welcome, please contact George Taylor 01303 812165 or Ron Cooper 01303 813330 Brabourne & Smeeth Gardeners’ Society We meet on the last Friday of the month at Brabourne & Smeeth Village Hall, 7.15 for 7.30pm. (No meeting in December) New members and visitors will be made very welcome. For further info call Wendy Sanders 01303 813451 brabournewendy@gmail.com. East Kent Morris Men Do you like dancing, beer, socialising, music, having fun? Why not try Morris Dancing? We are recruiting for new members. Weekly Wednesday dance practices at Mersham Village Hall, 8pm to 10pm; afterwards we practise drinking in the pub opposite! No experience required. Why not give it
a try? Details from www.ekmm.org.uk or 01795 536 262 Quilting Group held in the Oak Room, Smeeth TN25 6SA. If you are interested in quilting or patchwork why not come along and learn new skills and share your expertise with like minded people. Beginners and advanced levels are welcome. Bi-monthly meetings, for further information contact Marion on 01233 750319 Sellindge Gardening Association With effect from January 2019 meetings will take place on the 3rd Friday of each month. The change will begin on Friday 18th January 2019 1.45 for 2 pm in The Durling Room at Sellindge Village Hall. Our programme includes speakers, a Summer Show, Social Events, Day Trips and an Annual Summer Holiday. For further details please contact Chris on 01303 813875. Sellindge Table Top Sale the 1st Saturday of each month in Sellindge Sports & Social Club. Tables booked in advance are £5. 00 Each and on the day (If available) £8. 00. Telephone for more information 01303 813475. Refreshments are available and home made cakes. Smeeth W.I. We meet on the second Monday of the Month at 7.30 pm in the Brabourne & Smeeth village hall for further information do contact Joy Taylor 01303 813932 or Margaret Garret 01303 813932. Lympne Short Mat Bowling Club meets every Mon & Thurs 7 00 pm to 9 30 pm September to May in Lympne Village Hall. It is a small, friendly, sociable club. Do come along and try your hand at an enjoyable, skilful game. Do come along you will be made most welcome. For further details call Joyce Groom - Match Secretary on 01303 230983/0750 652 5971 trevor_groom@sky.com The Get Together Club meet second Wednesday of the month in the Durling Hall, Sellindge from 2pm to 4pm. new members welcome. Stanford & Postling WI meet in the committee room at the rear of Lympne Village Hall on the 3rd monday of every month. we are a small but friendly group who would love to wlecome new members. For any further information please contact Elaine on 01303 863096 or Iona on 01303 238390. Sellindge Line Dancing Club We are your local line dance club. We meet every Tuesday & Thursday. Are you interested in joining us? You don’t need a partner to line dance! 6.00pm until 7.00pm Entry fee is only £2.50. If you need to know more or to reserve your place, please ring Maureen for further details. 07989 210449 Ashford Model Railway Club - We meet on Wednesday evenings at the barn café at Willesborough Windmill. between 7.00pm and 9.00pm, and the club would welcome new members. Club members are currently building a model of Rye in 00 gauge in the SR period. Contact John White on 01233 733416 for more details. Pop in Centre, for the over 60s, open every Weds. 1.45. pm & Table Top Sale 1st Sunday every month. Lower Road, Woodchurch.
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to skipper your own sailing yacht, gliding across the sparkling water under a blue sky, propelled only by the wind? Well now is your chance to find out, without going to sea or getting your feet wet. At East Kent Radio Sailing club we do this every week. The lakes are situated in the picturesque Conningsbrook Country Park and provide a stunning back drop for this exciting and addictive activity. Members of all genders can be assured of a warm welcome and you may get invited “to have a little go at the helm”. Tuesdays are the best day for this initial contact between 10.00 and 11.00. No experience necessary You do not need to have any sailing experience, many of our skippers started from scratch and we are all still learning and improving. If you would like to know more about the club please visit www.eastkentradiosailingclub.com. If you would like to investigate the DF95 yachts check out R C Yachts, who can supply the boats at www.radiosailing.co.uk Come and join us We look forward to meeting you, so please come to the lakeside and say hello. By the way there is a nice lakeside walk to be enjoyed.
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L i v e Ja z z 2019
Au g u s t Friday 2nd August, Elysian Centre, Rye Drop-In Homeopathy Clinic at The Elysian Centre, 10am – 1pm, 18 Cinque Ports Street, Rye TN31 7AD All welcome. Information on www.elysiancentre.co.uk or call Maxine Witham 01797 224855.Please call facilitator to check if event is running and to book.
T h e Fo l k e s t o n e J a z z C l u b At T h e To we r To B o o k C a l l : 0 1 3 0 3 2 7 7 1 7 5 All gigs start at 8pm ~ All gigs £12 admission Seat Bookings: 01303 277175 Email: folkestonejazz@gmail.com Website: www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk August 1st
Mark Nightingale / Art Themen Sextet
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Miss Elaine Delmar (Jazz Royalty)
August 15th The Marc Cecil Quintet August 22nd Scott Hamilton Quartet From The USA. The most famous Tenor sax man in the world August 29th Pete Long with Pocket Basie ( sextet ) September 5th Terry Seabrook Quintet September 12th Derek Nash with Louise Marshall September 19th Damon Brown International Quintet September 24th Alan Barnes Quintet . October 1st
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October 10th Derek Nash 8pc Sax Appeal October 17th Rob Barron Quintet T h e Fo l k e s t o n e J a z z C l u b i s a n o n p r o f i t m a k i n g j a z z c l u b. R u n b y & fo r p e o p l e w i t h a l i k e m i n d e d i n t e re s t i n OUR KIND OF MUSIC D e r i c k Wo o d l a n d 0 1 3 0 3 2 6 0 3 3 0
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August 4th Boot Fair at Pop-In Centre, Lower Road, Woodchurch TN26 3RR 9am - 12 noon. All proceeds to ‘Pop-In’ over 60s building fund. (Over 60s meet every Wednesday from 2pm - 4pm all welcome). Further details for all of the above Tel Clive 01233 860 139 August 8th Boughton with Eastwell WI Valuation Day. Boughton with Eastwell Women’s Institute has invited The Grand Auction Galleries from Folkestone to visit All Saints Church, Boughton Aluph TN25 4EU for a Valuation Day. 10.00am – 1.00pm. Car Parking is available near the Church. Refreshments will be available during the morning. August 8th Tenterden District National Trust Association meets in St Mildred’s Church Hall, Church Road, Tenterden at 7.30 pm to hear a talk from Ian Bevan on ‘What the Victorians did for us’. Ian is a popular speaker and Blue Badge Guide. Members £4 and non-
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members, who are always welcome, £5. Pease ring 01580 764443 for further information. August 9th Ashford Flower Club are having a demonstration called ‘The Power of Flowers’ by Karen Hart at St Simon Stock RC Church, Brookfield Road, Ashford TN23 4EU. Start time 7.30. Visitors Welcome. All demonstrated arrangements will be raffled at the end of the evening. August 10th Spiritualist Meetings held every Saturday evening at Highbury Hall. Highbury Lane. Tenterden. Doors open at 6pm, for 6.30pm start, refreshments afterwards. 10th - Paul Broadway, Service and Clairvoyance. 17th - Kay Stephenson, evening of Clairvoyance, £4. 24th - Jane Custons-Reynolds. EC £4. 31st - Philip Holden. September 7th - Sally Newman £4. 14th - Mary Ward. CS. 21st - Daphne Webb £4. 28th Maggie Carrington. All are welcomed, we also have a page on Facebook, Tenterden Spiritualist Centre. August 11th Sellindge Gardeners Association Annual Summer Show at Sellindge Village Hall on the main road (A20) Sellindge. Doors open at 2.30pm. Refreshments, raffle, plants sale. Entrance free of charge August 13th Smeeth W.I. joined by some members of Brabourne and Smeeth RBL branch are looking forward to a Summer Outing visiting Shepherd Neame Visitor Centre in Faversham. There will be an interesting tour of the Brewery followed by a delicious Kentish Cream Tea. For further information do please contact Joy Taylor on 01303 812165 or Margaret Garrett on 01303 813932. August 24th - 26th Appledore Flower Festival “Curtain Up” at Appledore Parish Church on the Bank Holiday Weekend. Friday & Saturday 10.00 - 5.30, Sun 12 – 5.30. Free admission and parking. Stalls, refreshments, music. Preview evening Friday 23rd at 7pm. For more info: Donna 01233 758256 Friday 30th August, Elysian Center, Rye Drop-In Homeopathy Clinic at The Elysian Centre, 10am – 1pm, 18 Cinque Ports Street, Rye TN31 7AD All welcome. Information on www.elysiancentre.co.uk or call Maxine Witham 01797 224855. Please call facilitator to check if event is running and to book. August 30th Brabourne & Smeeth Gardeners’ Society’s next general meeting will commence 7.15 for 7.30 pm in the village hall when there will be a presentation by Sue Marshall on “An English Love Affair with Iris”. Sue runs Iris of Sissinghurst, a specialist nursery for tall bearded and short bearded irises. For further enquiries or if you would like a copy of our 2019 Programme please contact Wendy Sanders on 01303 813 451 or email brabournewendy@gmail.com. Visitors will always be made welcome.
FRIENDS OF KENT CHURCHES RIDE AND STRIDE SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2019 10.00 am - 6.00 pm BICYCLE OR WALK AROUND KENT CHURCHES SPONSORSHIP MONEY RAISED WILL BE DIVIDED EQUALLY BETWEEN THE FRIENDS OF KENT CHURCHES AND THE CHURCH OR CHAPEL OF YOUR CHOICE SPONSORSHIP FORMS AVAILABLE FROM www.friendsofkentchurches.co.uk or your Local Organiser
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“Love Is” 24th, 25th & 26th August 10 am to 5 pm
Teas and Refreshments ‘Famous for delicious homemade cakes’ Books, Tombola, Live Music, Grand Raffle St Cosmas and Damian Church, Church Lane, Challock, TN25 4DB, off A251 and A252 ‘The Church with the murals’ Free Admission – Free Parking – Donations appreciated
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What’s On August 31st Hamstreet Bowls Club will be holding a Jumble Sale at Dymchurch Village Hall. 12 noon – 2pm. Lots of bargains, come down and grab some!
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September 2nd Woodchurch Local History Society meets at Woodchurch’s Memorial Hall at 7:30pm. We are due to have Robin and Carla Betts come to talk to us about their family history of cheese making. The Betts family has been farming for centuries and has lately diversified into cheese making. The evening will involve the tasting of Kentish cheeses. New members are always welcome paying £5 for the remainder of the year. Geoff Turner, 01233 860393. September 7th Aldington & Bonnington Gardening Society will be holding their Autumn Show in the Aldington Village Hall. A range of fruit, vegetables, plants, cut flowers and flower arrangements will be on display. There is no entry charge but there will be a raffle, tea and cake. The Ashford Beekeepers will be holding their annual Honey Show in the adjacent hall making for an interesting afternoon. Doors to both shows open at 1.00pm with prize giving at 3.30. All visitors are welcome. Jean Evans 01233 720618 or colin.e123@btinternet.com September 7th & 8th “Step in to Hothfield’s History” Exhibition, 10.30am to 4.30pm, St Margaret’s Church, Hothfield Immerse yourself in an exhibition of Hothfield’s memories in our beautiful 13th century church. There will also be external displays comparing past views of the country estate with the current scene. Stand where the estate’s horses once worked and where the army trained in both World Wars, and touch the tree that was hit by a doodlebug. There will be a rare opportunity to visit the bell tower, and children’s competitions with prizes. Delicious light lunches, home-made cakes and refreshments available in the church café. Wheelchair accessible. Admission free, ample parking, all welcome! Proceeds to Friends of St Margaret’s and Hothfield History Society. www. hothfieldmemories.org.uk September 11th The Arts Society, Egerton meets on the second Wednesday of the month at Egerton’s Millennium Hall at 2:30pm. We are due to have a lecture by Barry Venning entitled ‘Giles: His Life, Times and Cartoons’. Giles gave us a remarkable picture of half a century of British life. He was also a spreader of happiness and a genius with a common touch. New members are always welcome and visitors pay £5 at the door. Geoff Turner, 01233 860393.
September 12th Tenterden District National Trust Association meets in St Mildred’s Church Hall, Church Road, Tenterden at 7.30 pm to hear a talk from Mary Smith on ‘A Schoolgirl’s War’. Ex-Head teacher of Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, Mary Smith, will tell about a recently revealed series of exquisite drawings and paintings. They were made during WW2 by an art teacher. The story is enhanced by former pupils’ recollections. Members £4 and nonmembers, who are always welcome, £5. Please ring 01580 764443 for further information. September 14th Hamstreet Bowls Club will be holding a Quiz Night at Victory Hall, Hamstreet 7pm. Tables of up to 6 at £7 each. To include ploughmans supper and dessert. BYOB. To book table phone Gwen 01303 872603 or Denise 01233 733340 September 17th Romney Marsh Neighbourhood Watch meeting at 6.00 pm in the Assembly Rooms in New Romney, the purpose of the meeting is to establish a Romney Marsh Neighbourhood Watch Association to cover all villages and towns on the Marsh. It’s free to join and you are not expected to volunteer for anything unless you want. All are welcome and you can join on the night. We will have guest speakers and a question and answer session. Refreshments will be available and car parking is nearby plus limited wheel chair access.
October October 9th R.A.F Association Hythe and Romney Marsh branch annual Wings Appeal Swing Band Concert at the Tower Theatre Folkestone. Doors open 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. Tickets £12, concessions £11. Box office 01303 223925. October 12th Hamstreet Bowls Club will be holding a Ladies Afternoon Tea and Catwalk Fashion Show at Victory Hall, Hamstreet 3pm. High St fashion at bargain prices. Tickets £5 from Gwen 01303 872603 or Denise 01233 733340 October 26th & 27th Art & Craft Exhibition. Original works of Art will be on sale created by local Artists. Paintings framed and unframed, wood carvings and sundry items, all at reasonable prices. London Ashford Airport, Lydd, Romney Marsh, Kent TN29 9QL. Admission and parking free November 9th Hamtreet Bowls Club Craft Fair at Victory Hall, Hamstreet 11 – 3pm Variety of stalls with gifts of Christmas, also refreshments and Raffle. To book table phone Gwen 01303 872603 or Denise 01233 733340
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Plain Road, Brabourne Lees, Kent TN25 6QN
Enquiries; Please contact our Minister; Paul Muir 07929269777 or email; pjm436@hotmail.co.uk New website!! www.brabournebaptist.org. uk Please take a look at our new website to find information about any of our events and meetings. Sunday Services: There is a regular service at 10.30am every week. Morning Worship is followed by free refreshments in the side hall. Messy Church; There will be no meeting in August. Please phone Kathleen 01303 812536 for further details. Art Club Our next meeting is on Tuesday August 13th from 10am – 12noon. Further details from Mike on 01303 812484. New members will be made very welcome! Meeting Point; Please phone Cathy 01303 814132 for details. Prayer Time; We meet for prayer at the church from 9-9:30am from Monday to Friday (inclusive) All are welcome to join us. Please contact; Julie 01303 813502, Corinne 01303 812603 or Keeley 01227 709839 for any further information Café Wednesday The Café is open every Wednesday from 10- 11.30am. Drop in for coffee, biscuits, company and a good natter. Choice of books available. Everybody welcome First Wednesday of the month: A free clinic is held on behalf of Hi-Kent, to service and provide batteries for hearing aids. MP’S Surgery: Our MP Damian Collins, will be holding his monthly surgery from 3.45pm to 4.30pm on Friday August 16th .. If you have any questions, complaints or comments, please book an appointment by e-mailing your name, post code, subject and message to: shepwayconservatives@ btconnect.com or telephone 01303 253 524 Church Bookings If you wish to book the church hall for a meeting or function, please phone Geoff Thorpe 01303 813152
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Parish Council News The Parish Council hosted a consultation evening on the subject of Otterpool Park on 17th July which was attended by a few of the residents of Aldington and Bonnington, the purpose of the event was to enable residents to ask questions directly to a member of Folkestone and Hythe District Council planning team as well as a representative of the landowners. Whilst the formal date for the submission of comments has passed the planning department are still accepting comments on the plans and the Parish Council would encourage you to do so details can be found at https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/ otterpoolpark/planningapplication The Parish Council have been told that to date only 165 comments have been lodged regarding this application. This development will have an impact on the villages for many years therefore any comments need to be submitted now. Next meeting: Mon. 9 September. Minutes of meetings are available on the website: www.ald-bonnpc.kentparishes.gov.uk Parish Council Contact: Peter Setterfield, Clerk, 01233 721757, clerk@ald-bonnpc. kentparishes.gov.uk
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Makes 8 Ingredients 750g lean pork fillet, cubed Juice of 1 lemon 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp dried oregano 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 large red peppers, deseeded and cubed 2 courgettes, sliced 2 red onions, peeled and cubed 6 tbsp maple syrup 4 tbsp tomato ketchup
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Place the cubed pork in a non-metallic container and add the lemon juice, half the oil and the dried oregano and garlic. Toss to coat then cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for 3-4 hours or overnight. Thread the pork, pepper, courgettes and red onion onto 8 long metal skewers. Cook on a preheated barbeque or under a hot grill for 10-15 minutes, turning frequently, until the pork is cooked through and the vegetables are lightly charred. Meanwhile, mix the remaining oil, maple syrup, ketchup and mustard together and brush all over the kebabs for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking time, until glazed and sticky. Serve immediately.
Marinating the meat in lemon juice and oil will make it extra tender. Add some chopped chilli for a spicy touch or add 2 tbsp light soy sauce, if liked.
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Why Doctors are Prescribing Mindfulness Mindfulness has gone from buzzword to a therapy increasingly prescribed by doctors. So what’s it all about? Mindfulness is… • Increasing your awareness of what’s going on inside and outside yourself in a particular moment—both physical sensations and emotions. • Stopping to really notice what you’re thinking and feeling and what sparked these thoughts and emotions.
We can all benefit from mindfulness, but it’s now officially recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to prevent depression in people who’ve had three or more bouts, and is increasingly recommended by doctors for helping with chronic conditions or pain, as well as stress, anxiety or depression. There’s emerging evidence that it can ease insomnia, too. Practising Mindfulness
How it can help Today, many of us rush through Mindfulness is increasingly our days, reacting ‘off the cuff’ and missing opportunities to recommended by doctors for take a breath and appreciate mental health what’s around us. Mindfulness means taking a step back to The NHS recommends: examine what’s going on rather Noticing the everyday and than just reacting. trying something new: notice “It’s about allowing ourselves to the details of what’s going on see the present moment clearly. around you and try a different When we do that, it can positively seat or going somewhere new change the way we see ourselves for lunch to see things in a new and our lives,” says Professor way. Mark Williams, former director of Watching and naming your the Oxford Mindfulness Centre, thoughts and feelings: By becoming more aware of “Mindfulness isn’t about making your thoughts and feelings, you these thoughts go away, but can recognise signs of stress rather about seeing them as and anxiety earlier and begin to mental events,” says Dr Williams. see patterns, recognising those that aren’t helpful. This can “Imagine standing at a bus make it easier to prevent them station and seeing ‘thought overwhelming you or leading buses’ coming and going you into a spiral of negative without having to get on them emotions or actions that make and be taken away. This can be very hard at first, but with gentle 30 the situation worse.
persistence it is possible.” Identify them. “That’s my worry about my Dad’s health.” “I’m stressed because I’ve got a really busy week.” By being aware of your fears and concerns, you’re more likely to recognise when you’re letting them grow disproportionately to the thing they’re about. Freeing yourself from the past and future: realising that worries about the past or future can dominate, stopping you from enjoying the now. If you realise you’ve been reliving or preliving negative experiences for several minutes, take a moment to focus yourself in the present, appreciating the day and the moment you’re living now. Taking time out: ideally having more formal, longer mindfulness sessions, focusing on your breathing and your body and bringing your attention back whenever your mind wanders. This could be at home or while travelling. Find the time and place most convenient and helpful for you. The NHS recommends the Mental Health Foundation’s online mindfulness course which can be found at www. bemindfulonline.com, or you can find a local teacher: bemindful. co.uk/learn-mindfulness. By Alison RUnham www.alison.runham.co.uk
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Suzi’s Pilates Studio at Evegate is expanding and we are excited to announce that we will be offering some new classes from September. Whether you have aches and pains and are looking for a controlled and gentle workout or whether you are training for your next marathon and want to push your body a little harder, then we have a class to suit you. We are a team of 5 enthusiastic and dedicated teachers who are passionate about sharing the Pilates method and helping people to feel the best they can. Habitual poor movement patterns mean that weak muscles tend to get weaker and strong muscles stronger resulting in muscular imbalance - a primary cause of injury and chronic pain. We take you through a series of exercises, correcting your alignment as you work so that you gradually learn to use the correct muscles and move more efficiently. And it is this attention to detail that makes Pilates so effective. Back pain affects 80% of the population at some point in their life so we are starting two new ‘Healthy Back’ classes for those that need to build the confidence to get moving again. We are also starting a class using weights and bands to strengthen your bones – women over 50 will have lost around 20% of their bone density due to a change in hormones and this class will help keep your bones and muscles strong and avoid further deterioration. Due to demand we are also starting two new beginner and two new mixed ability classes, and an intermediate class for those that have been practising Pilates for a while and are ready to progress to the next level. Or maybe it’s just that you need an hour to yourself. Taking an hour each week to practise mindful exercise and focus on yourself can reap many benefits - clients report better sleep, improved breathing, more energy, improved concentration, better posture and less pain. If you’d like to find out how Pilates can help you, please get in touch at Evegate, Station Road, Smeeth, TN25 6SX 07740 120336 suzi@suzistadenpilates.co.uk
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