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Welcome Hi everyone, welcome to the Jun/Jul edition, here we are again at the beginning of summer and the Village Fete season is set to take off. We have plenty of events and activities for you to peruse. A big thank you to Sam for maintaining her patience while compiling them, each time she thought she’d finished more arrived in her mailbox. But that’s what summer is all about, getting out there, hopefully in the sunshine, and enjoying ourselves. And if we can support the local community along the way, even better.

This month marks the 14th anniversary of The Village Directory, 14 years of print deadlines, and every one of them met by the skin of my teeth! Then just as I thought I was getting the hang of it - I was blessed with the menopause!

My brain was shot to pieces and I was on fire.

I sat in my office at the bottom of the garden with electric fans placed strategically and my shirt tucked up under my armpits as I typed.

Luckily I’ve cooled down now, and the fans have now gone, although I’m still pretty hot (temperature-wise!) Other than constantly going through the alphabet in my head to retrieve names and words, by which time the need for them has often passed, I’m feeling pretty normal again. In order to maintain this normality I’ve decided that last year’s oneoff summer holiday, the first in years, should become the norm, so I’m off again this year!

This edition will cover both June and July for all of the magazines, not just the larger ones, the next edition will be for August with deadline on the 10th July. Have a great month, I’ll be back soon.

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Mowgli

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ello everyone, Mowgli here. How are all of you? Sorry I didn’t manage a column last month. The humans went on holiday and Ebony and I were just too busy holding the fort to put paw to paper. We had two lovely vet nurses come and stay with one after the other whilst the humans were away and we had to make sure they didn’t forget the routine and enjoyed their stay. Hard work I tell you! And do you think the nurses appreciated all this work for a moment?

All the early morning waking up duties to make sure they were not late for work? All the miaow reminders when it was time to go to bed and give us dreamies? Not a bit of it! Clive rolled his eyes at us when they came back and heard the stories. I couldn’t stay cross for long though and spent most of the next week riding around on his shoulders whenever he was home……

mouth. Works every time- he gets up chases me and then feeds us). Anyway, Ebony and I think that all of us cats are pretty great. We should all be proud of ourselves!

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Garden buildings: Take the inside out A well-designed outdoor structure, whether for work or relaxation, can make a wonderful addition to a garden.

The humble garden shed is the last word in practicality, indispensable for storing everything from halfused pots of paint to lawn feed and balls of string. But why be satisfied with just a shed, when other types of garden building can be much more glamorous – and equally useful? From pavilions to pods, summerhouses to shepherd’s huts, all sorts of outdoor structures are possible, provided you have space for one in your garden.

Most garden buildings are considered ‘permitted development’ They take many forms, from quirkily decorative to all-singing, all-dancing, year-round rooms – an open-sided gazebo, for example, might simply be a shady space in which to relax on a hot, sunny day, while an insulated, secure room could be an invaluable home office (and potentially save you the fivefigure sum it costs to move to a bigger house). In short, an exterior home-from-home can be used for

If you are considering adding a garden building of some kind, the best place to start is by assessing your outside space and considering how much square footage is available. It is important to leave a reasonable amount of garden to enjoy (and so as not to devalue your home).

What do you need the structure for? If it is simply a cosy nook in which to put your feet up with a glass of wine after a day in the garden, a small, circular gazebo with a diameter of two or three metres may suffice, while a craft room, for example, would need to be more spacious, and a home office might be much larger still.

Whatever you decide on, whether off the shelf, customised or entirely bespoke, is limited only by your imagination and your budget – and sometimes by whether you’ll be granted planning permission. Most garden buildings are considered ‘permitted development’, but it’s vital to check with your local authority. If the structure is going to be larger than 15 square metres, or used for sleeping in, then it will have to pass building regulations, too.

Bear in mind that, unless you have been granted planning permission to do so, you can’t put an outbuilding in your front

How much will it cost? A small, DIY timber summerhouse should cost less than

£1,000 – but you can easily spend a five-figure sum on a garden building, depending how large and lavish you go (David Cameron’s shepherd’s hut is said to have cost around £25,000). It really makes a difference whether the structure is conventional timber frame or high-performance structural insulated panels, while finishes such as cedar cladding and plastered walls all add up. For a fully functioning, year-round garden room, £10,000 to £20,000 is a very rough guide; but do check whether your quoted price includes gaining the necessary permissions, groundworks, connecting utilities, delivery and installation.

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garden, nor can it be higher than 2.5m if it’s within two metres of a boundary. You’ll also want to think about how close you want the room to be to your house, whether the ground is sloping, where there are trees or other potential obstructions, how the sun falls at certain times of the day, and which way you want the windows and door to face.

Next, go into detail about function. Do you want heating, lighting, plug sockets and maybe a kitchenette or bathroom?

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security. If anything valuable is going to be stored in the space, glass windows (perhaps even double glazed) are better than plastic, and a sturdy door with a proper lock will be necessary.

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L i v e Ja z z 2019

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 June 6th

The Ben Crosland Quintet The Jazz Music of Ray Davies ( The Kinks )

June 13th

Liane Carroll Trio

June 20th

Neil Angilley Trio

June 25th

Pete Long ( Echoes of Ellington) Sextet - Gustav Holst Planet Suite ~ Ellington style .

July 2nd.

Artie Zaitz Quartet

July 11th

Karen Sharp / Nikki Iles Quartet British Jazz Award Winners Quartet

July 18th

Greg Abate’ with The Craig Milverton Trio. Alto sax star Greg Abate’ direct from The USA

July 25th

Paul Lacey ( Sweets Edison ) All Star Sextet

August 1st

Mark Nightingale / Art Themen Sextet

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Ju n e June 3rd Biddenden Neighbourhood Watch surgery in The Post Office Biddenden from 10am for approximately 1hr. Adrian Lidgett, Neighbourhood Watch, can be contacted on 01580291931 June 3rd Woodchurch Local history Society meets at Woodchurch’s Memorial Hall at 7:30pm. We are scheduled to hear a talk entitled ‘Babies Castle of Hawkhurst’ by Sylvia Golding and Joyce Saunders.

We are fortunate to hear our speakers give firsthand accounts of their life and work there. New members are welcome and visitors pay £3 at the door. Geoff Turner, 01233 860393.

June 7th Tenterden & District Horticultural Society’s meeting at 7.00 for 7.30 in St Mildred’s Church Hall, Tenterden when there will be a presentation by Hilary Newman entitled “The ABC of Pruning”. For further enquiries please contact Janice Parsons on 01580 763900 or email parsonsrichard004@gmail.com June 8th Art Exhibition of fine drawn imaginative work in gouache at Malthouse Farris Pilgrims Way, Boughton Aluph TN25 4EX. Open from 11am till 5pm. Extra dates also include, June 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd and 23rd.

June 8th Boot Fair at Sellindge Sports and Social Club, 69 Swan lane Sellindge TN25 6HB. Entry is £5.00 per car boot and £7 per trailer/large van. Set up is 10.00am, public entry from 11.00am. Extra dates: June 22nd, July 13th, July 27th.

June 8th Spiritualist Meetings held every Saturday evening at Highbury Hall. Highbury Lane. Tenterden.

Doors open at 6pm, ready for 6.30pm start, refreshments afterwards. 8th Simone Horsley. 15th David Rolland. 22nd Vicky Diprose. 29th Pauline Mason.

All are welcomed, we also have a page on Facebook; Tenterden Spiritualist Centre.

June 9th Friends of Iden Church Charity Open Gardens 11am -5pm. Lunches at The Bell and teas available in two of the gardens. Seven delightful gardens .Entry by ticket /guide from any of the participating gardens on the day (£5 adult accompanied children free) June 10th Smeeth W.I. are holding an Open Meeting when all, male and female guests are most welcome to join us. Our Speaker will make a presentation on the work of the charity ‘Operation Smile’. This charity helps many children around the world whose mouth malformation does not allow a beautiful smile which we all know is so important. We meet at Brabourne and Smeeth Village Hall 7.15pm for 7.30pm. For further info please contact Joy Taylor 01303812165 or Margaret Garrett 01303 813932.

June 12th The Arts Society, Egerton which meets on the second Wednesday of the month at the Egerton’s Millennium Hall, has its AGM but visitors and prospective new members are welcome to attend the following lecture at 2:30pm. The talk is entitled ‘The GPO Film Unit - the Birth of Documentary Films’ by Howard Smith (an all-round graphic designer). Visitors pay £5 at the door. Geoff Turner, 01233 860393.

June 13th Tenterden District National Trust Association meets in St Mildred’s Church Hall, Church Road, Tenterden at 7.30 pm to hear a talk from Peter Griffiths on ‘A Life in Aviation with a Fear of Heights’. The speaker started flying for BOAC in 1967 and will talk about the early days of flying and the rich and famous he flew around the globe. Members £4 and non-members, who are always welcome, £5. Pease ring 01580 764443 for further information.

June 14th Ashford Flower Club are having a practical workshop by Tutor Jane Hass at St Simon Stock RC Church Brookfield Road Ashford TN23 4EU Starts 7.30 All welcome June 14th Woodchurch Film Society will be showing “Mamma Mia - Here We Go Again”. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm screening. Tickets £4 for members and £5 for non-members. All tickets available at the door. This will be at the memorial Hall, the Green, Woodchurch TN26 3PF. Hot and cold drink plus our usual delicious home-made cakes for sale the interval.

June 14th Probus Club of Ashford will be having a Coffee Morning from 10.30am where there will be speaker Graham Williamson of Desert Rats Living History Group speaking on the Western Desert War 1940 - 43.

June 15th Yoga and Nutrition Workshop at Pluckley Village Hall, 10.00am - 1.00pm £30. Enjoy a yoga session with Keighley designed to help improve digestion and gut health with breathing techniques to aid a calm, relaxed mind and body. For more details or

What’s On

Jane Austen and the Search for Home A Study Day at Godinton House, Ashford TN23 3BP All welcome Thursday 6th June 2019 10am-3pm In a combination of the biographical and the literary we shall look at the houses that Jane Austen lived in, as well as some of those described in the novels; and by reading and discussing relevant extracts from her work we will see how her personal experience of home informs both plot and character. Please bring a packed lunch.

Tutor – Sally Ann Wardroper BA(Hons), MA, Cert.Ed. Cost £35 including tea/coffee, home-made cake, entry to the beautiful gardens at Godinton (after 1pm by kind permission of Godinton House) and all printed material.

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reserve a place call Keighley on 07765221374 or Elaine 07775582925.

June 15th Mersham Village Fete 14:00 - 17:00 on the Mersham Millennium Green. The Village Fete will be raising funds for our village organizations and the local community. Featuring school choir and maypole dancing, Ashford Concert Band and all your favourite stalls. Bar, BBQ, Paella, Tea tent and WI Cakes stall plus lots of children’s stalls. Note: Any dogs must be kept on short fixed leads.

June 15th Strawberry Fair will be held at Appledore Church 10.00 am – 4.30 pm. Strawberries, Jewellery, Plants, Gifts, Preserves, Books, and Cream Teas etc.

There will also be Morris dancing from 2.00. Children’s Activities. Refreshments all day. Free entry and parking.

More info: Donna 01233 758256 June 19th The Friends of Lydd will be holding their meeting. Roy Jackson will be speaking on his experiences in the National Service. There will be no monthly meeting until September 18th.

June 19th The Weald of Kent Computer Club meets at 7.30pm in the New Village Hall Biddenden. This will be ‘A Questions and Answers session’. The committee would prefer advance notice of questions if possible.

Please submit any questions or queries to the Secretary’s address below. Membership is £10 per year for 10 meetings but visitors are most welcome (£2 per meeting). Enquiries to secretarywkcc@yahoo.co.uk or visit website or contact Adrian Lidgett 01580 291931 June 21st – 30th Stour Music. Booking is now open for the annual early music festival that takes place over two weekends at the medieval church of All Saints’ Boughton Aluph, TN25 4EU, overlooking the Stour Valley. On Fridays and Saturdays there are concerts at 7.30pm, followed by the candle-lit Late Night Extra at 10pm, and on Sunday afternoons at 3pm. Highlights include The Sixteen (Friday 21st June 7.30pm), Trevor Pinnock & Friends (Saturday 22nd 7.30pm), a semistaged production of Monteverdi’s Orfeo (Friday 28th June 7.30pm), Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons with Brecon Baroque and violinist Rachel Podger (Saturday 29th June 7.30pm). Tickets from £10. Drinks and snacks served in the Festival Marquee. Full program and booking details at www.stourmusic.org.uk, or phone box office 01227 769075. Enquiries: 01233 812740.

June 22nd Tenterden & District Horticultural Society’s Summer Show at 2.30 to 3.30pm in Highbury Hall, Tenterden. Entries include seasonal flowers, fruit and vegetables, floral art and cookery exhibits. Raffle and refreshments are available.

June 22nd Charing Village Fete and Flower Show and is situated on the meadow next to the parish church. A programme of events and entertainment from midday onwards and lots of home-made and fresh food available at lunchtime and during the afternoon. For

Saturday 15th June 2019 12pm to 4pm What's On at the Best of Local Country Fairs?

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Side shows

Kids Train

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Tractor rides

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Owl & Hawk display

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Just a few minutes off the A28 between Chilham and Wye Admission £2

(under 12’s free) Sorry no dogs due to farm location

further info call 01233 712293/714068 June 22nd The Ashford & District Neighbourhood Watch Association is holding a Conference and AGM from 9am to 1:30pm. (Light lunch available from 12.00) at Norton Knatchbull School, Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 0QJ. Programme includes presentations by Ashford District Policing, Speed watch, Victim Support, Kent Fire & Rescue, SE 4x4, Hypo Hounds, a raffle and Community Safety displays. The event is a golden opportunity for members to share good practice, nonmembers to become better acquainted with how the NHW can support communities and for everyone to become more aware of affiliated support agencies. To assist with numbers attending and catering purposes please RSVP to jenaldington@aol.com June 23rd Weekly Cream Teas begin in Charing and run every Sunday afternoon until early October. These delicious homemade teas are served in the Church Barn (next to the parish church) from 2.30 pm until 5 pm.

Prices are modest and all assured of a warm welcome.

June 26th The Biddenden Horticultural Society meets on Wednesday 26th June when we welcome back Heather Silk whose talk on ‘The Wildflowers of Dungeness’ will no doubt be very interesting. If you would like our events calendar for 2019 contact Lesley Lidgett on 01580 291931 or visit the website www. biddendenhorticulturalsociety.co.uk. Our usual fees for Village Hall meetings are Members £2, Non Members £3. Annual membership £5. New members welcome June 28th Brabourne & Smeeth Gardeners’ Society’s next general meeting will commence 7.15 for 7.30 pm in the village hall when there will be the Rose Show (staging from 6.45 pm to 7.15 pm, entries on the day), followed by a presentation by Alan Harvey on “How to Grow Plastics”; this should be a thought provoking and contentious subject making it a lively evening!

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.

June 29th Lady Joanna Thornhill Primary School in Wye will be holding their Summer Fair from 12-4pm. live music, BBQ, Pimms tent, circus displays and workshops, inflatable high slide, rides, games, crafts, gifts and more.

Entry £2 on the gate (children free) - everyone welcome.

June 29th Kennington Summer Fayre. This long-running community event is somewhat unusual in that the stalls are mostly from local not-for-profit organisations and avoid commercial and home-business providers (www. facebook.com/KenningtonSummerFayre) June 29th Aldington & Bonnington Gardening Society Summer Show will be held in the village hall. Members will be exhibiting their fruit, flowers, vegetables, flower arrangements and baking. Tea and cakes will be available also a raffle. The show will be open from 1.00

What’s On

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ALDINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL

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What’s On pm until the prize giving at 3.30. Visitors will be very welcome, no entry fee. Jean Evans 01233 720618 or colin.e123@btinternet.com July 1st Biddenden Neighbourhood Watch is to hold a surgery in Biddenden for approximately 1hr. The purpose is to make contact with residents who may have concerns about crime in the village or surrounding area. If you have any issues which you wish to discuss

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please come along and speak to Adrian Lidgett, who is also one of our Parish Councillors. NHW can be contacted on 01580291931 July 6th Little Chart Summer Flower Show will be held in the Village Hall at 3pm. Entries welcome especially from new exhibitors, children as well as adults. To see or get schedules email Julie lilwall at Julielilwall@ hotmailuk. Come along and enjoy the show even if you do not wish to make entries July 6th An Evening of Traditional Jazz performed by Dr Jazz, accompanied by Lynn Falvey, will take place in the grounds of Little Chart Church, TN27 0QB, (Event will be indoors if bad weather). Admission from 5 pm, Adults £6, children free. The jazz will begin at 6 pm.

Bring your own drinks and picnics and prepare to be well entertained! (There is a pub just across the road so you could top up your drinks from there!). Parking is free. For tickets and more information contact Wendy on 01233 713364 or Hilary on 01233 637498.

July 7th 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 July 11th Tenterden District National Trust Association meets in St Mildred’s Church Hall, Church Road, Tenterden at 7.30 pm to hear a talk from Peter Mellor on ‘Churchill’s Secret Army’. Peter will talk about the formation and activities of Auxiliary Units in the Tenterden area. Members £4 and non-members, who are always welcome, £5. Please ring 01580 764443 for further information.

July 12th Ashford Flower Club will be having a demonstration at 7.30pm by Trudie Easton called ‘A Sweet Taste of Summer’ at St Simon Stock RC Church, Brookfield Road, Ashford TN23 4EU. July 12th Probus Club of Ashford will be having a Coffee Morning from 10.30am where there will be speaker Serena Partridge, will speak on “Kent’s Forgotten Gem Richborough Roman Fort”.

July 13th Brabourne & Smeeth Gardeners’ Society are holding their Annual Summer Show in the village hall 2.00 to 3.00 pm with staging from 11.30 am

The Friends of St Margaret’s Church Bethersden Registered charity no. 296611

A CONCERT OF CHORAL AND ORGAN MUSIC BY

FRIDAY 12th JULY 2019 at 7.30 pm in St Margaret’s Church, Bethersden.

ADMISSION BY TICKET ONLY: £15.00 Available via post – cheques (with an SAE) payable to ‘The Friends of St. Margaret’s Church’ to 47 Orchard Field, Bethersden, TN26 3AW; phone: 01233 820989; Bethersden Post Office or via email: brushwood1@hotmail.com or marian.draper44@gmail.com

Wine will be on sale before the concert and in the interval.

until 12.30 pm. Many of the classes are open to any person residing in Brabourne or Smeeth. For details of the classes eligible to non-members please contact Wendy Sanders on 01303 813 451 or email brabournewendy@gmail.com. Why not come along and see what grows in our villages, admire the flower arrangements, cookery and hobby items?

July 17th The Weald of Kent Computer Club meets at 7.30pm in the New Village Hall Biddenden. We are pleased to welcome Richard Vobes (www.

BaldExplorer.com) who will give a talk on ‘Making a video’. Do take a look at his website. Membership is £10 per year for 10 meetings but visitors are most welcome. This event is open to all and is free of charge. Enquiries to secretarywkcc@yahoo.co.uk or visit website or contact Adrian Lidgett 01580 291931 July 24th The Biddenden Horticultural Society meets in the New Village Hall. Mrs. Elizabeth Hall will give a talk entitled “Dragons: Animal, Vegetable and miscellaneous”. If you would like our events calendar for 2019 contact Lesley Lidgett on 01580 291931 or visit the website www.biddendenhorticulturalsociety. co.uk. Our usual fees for Village Hall meetings are Members £2, Non Members £3. Annual membership £5. New members always welcome August 4th Boot Fair at Pop-In Centre, Lower Road,

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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. 10.000am – 1.00pm. Car Parking is available near the Church. Refreshments will be available during the morning.

September 7th Step Into Hothfields History Exhibition 7th and 8th September, St Margaret’s Church 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. Delicious light lunches, home-made cakes and refreshments available.

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Summer Berry Sponge Puddings Smothered with warm berry compote, these delicious lemony sponge puddings will go down a treat after a Sunday roast. Serve with a dollop of crème fraiche or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Ready in 1 hour 10 minutes | Makes 4

Ingredients

Thoroughly grease four 175ml pudding basins with butter. Preheat the oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas mark 5.

115g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing

Place the butter and 115g of the sugar in a bowl and beat together until pale and creamy. Beat in the lemon zest then gradually beat in the eggs, adding 1 tbsp of the flour if the mixture starts to curdle. Fold in the rest of the flour with the milk to give a soft dropping consistency.

225g caster sugar Zest of 1 lemon 2 medium eggs, beaten 125g self-raising flour, sifted 1 tbsp milk

Divide the mixture between the pudding basins and cover each with a square of pleated buttered foil, scrunching it tightly around the sides of each basin. Transfer to a large roasting tin and pour in enough boiling water to come halfway up the sides of the basins. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until risen and firm to the touch.

300g mixed summer berries such as redcurrants, blackberries, raspberries and blackcurrants

Meanwhile, place the berries in a pan with the remaining sugar and 2tbsp water. Heat gently, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5-6 minutes until the fruit has softened. Stir in the blended arrowroot and simmer, stirring all the time, for another 4-5 minutes until thickened.

2 tsp arrowroot blended with 1 tbsp cold water

Turn the hot puddings out onto serving plates and spoon over the warm fruit compote. Serve immediately.

You can replace the fresh berries with the same amount of frozen mixed berries, if liked.

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In Season Fruit Apples Gooseberries Rhubarb

Kale Leeks Onions Potatoes Spring Greens Squash Swede Salsify Turnips Winter Greens

Vegetables Asparagus Artichoke (Jerusalem) Beetroot Brussel Sprouts Carrots Salad Cabbage Endive Cauliflower Lettuce Celeriac Sorrel Celery Spinach Chard Watercress Chicory Fish Greens

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~ June Cockles Cod Crab Halibut John Dory Salmon Sea Bass Sea Trout Meat & Game Beef Guinea fowl Hare Lamb Mutton Pork Rabbit Veal Venison Wood Pigeon

Rye Country Market Formerly WI Market Rye Community Centre, Conduit Hill.

Every Friday 10am -11.30am Tenterden Country Market Every Friday 9.30am -11.00am St Mildred’s Church Hall, Church road.

Tenterden High Street Market Friday’s – 0830 – 1400 Wittersham Market Every Tuesday Village Hall 9am. - 11am Tel: 01580 753062 Wye First and third Saturday of every month, is on the Green by the Post Office in Wye. Tel: 07718 647065 www.wyefarmersmarket.co.uk

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Parish Council News The Parish Council met for the first time since the election on 13th May where Chris Fowler was elected Chairman and Ray Boulding as Vice Chairman.

Washing Machines Cookers (Electric) Tumble Driers Dyson Vacuum Specialist Call Garry on 07958 640152 01233 632329

The Parish Councillors at the time of writing are Chris Fowler, Ray Boulding, Martin Boulden, Linda Harman, Peter Kemp, Terry Ransley and Roberta Spicer their contact details appearing on the Parish Council website.

The Parish Council is seeking a workshop style presentation from the Otterpool Park team on their proposals which will hopefully take place in June, please keep a look out on social media, the Parish Council website and noticeboards for details as they are confirmed.

Over the next few months the Parish Council will be continuing with its outstanding projects and looking at potential projects to be undertaken.

Next meeting: Mon. 10 June. 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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Art on Your Doorstep From the 7th to the 23rd June artists in East Sussex and Kent open their studios to the public. The South East Open Studios (SEOS) printed guide and art trail maps (available from shops and libraries), signpost visitors to free art exhibitions and events throughout the region, celebrating a wealth of artistic talent.

Artists in the villages of Hastings, Rye, Romney, Hythe, Folkestone, Newenden, Northiam, Beckley, Cade Street, Punnetts Town, Battle and Ninfield have grouped together to create art trails.

Art trail maps allow you to plan your day of studio visits, taking in the beauty of the countryside along the way. Guides featuring each participating artist and maps are available from libraries, shops and visitor centres in villages and towns.

Now in its 22nd year, SEOS represents a group of over 200 artists, including ceramicists, potters, printmakers, glass fusers, jewellers and furniture makers. For the curious this is an opportunity to meet the artist at work and see behind the scenes to appreciate the skill of creating beautiful, hand-made arts and crafts.

Many artists exhibit overseas and some are established names in the art world. During June their studios become galleries to showcase their work. Some provide refreshments, demonstrations and work is available to purchase. Some artists sell gift vouchers for workshops if you fancy having a go yourself or giving the gift of art tuition.

Visiting SEOS artists during June is a delightful day out for art enthusiasts of all ages.

For a full list of participating artists in Sussex and Kent please visit: www.seos-art.org https://www.facebook.com/seopenstudios https://twitter.com/SEOpenStudios https:// www.instagram.com/southeastopenstudios/

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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; The next messy Church will be June 1st at the Scout Hut on the playing field.

Art Club Our next meeting is on Tuesday June 11th 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 June 21st 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 32

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Parish Councils: Aldington & Bonnington 01233 721757 E: clerk@ald-bonnpc.kentparishes.gov.uk www.ald-bonnpc.kentparishes.gov.uk Brabourne & Smeeth 01233 623902 Mersham & Sevington 01233 750415 Sellindge 01303 813 271 Ashford Borough Council 01233 331111 W: www.ashford.gov.uk Ashford Gateway 0845 8 247 247 Citizens Advice Bureau 01233 626185 Brabourne and Smeeth Community Warden: Graham Kingston 07813 712805 Ashford Volunteer Centre 01233 665 535 Age UK Ashford 01233 668 765 www.ageuk.org/ashford ageukashford.org@gmail.com Ashford Counselling Service 01233 610083 info@ashfordcounselling.org.uk www.kentcounselling.co.uk CARM E: office@carmromneymarsh.org.uk W: www.carmromneymarsh.org.uk

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