Marsh April 2016

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April 2016

BENSKO PEST CONTROL &

Chimney Sweeping Services

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Brush and Vac Friendly, Clean, Reliable Every Type of Flue Swept Pots, Cowls & Bird Guards Fitted Stove Installations NAC’s Certificates Issued Fully Insured

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Call: 01303M:221008 T: 01303 221008 07857 344770 M: 07857 344770

Family We are sincerely grateful for the loyal support www.benskoservices.co.uk e: bensko@talktalk.net Run Business of all of our customers - Thank you

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Booking advisable to avoid disappointment, but not always necessary • Aldington WI Meeting 3rd Monday of Every Month - 7 for 7.30pm • Alpha Course Running Every Wednesday 9.30 prompt - All Welcome

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Welcome Hi everyone and welcome to the April Issue.

Spring is here (at least it is today!) and I’m looking forward to getting out into the garden, which is a bit of a mess following the flooding we had a few months back. As I write I can hear my husband’s voice in my head questioning exactly what I do in the garden, other than relax. He does tend to do it all, I have to admit, but I am good at jet washing the patio and I’m not averse to a bit of re-pointing where needed! Largely it’s a therapeutic exercise to bring me out into the real world for a while rather than the digital one I spend so much of my time in .

I’d like to begin this month by congratulating Bensko on their 10 years in business, I cannot believe that when I first met Bruce, to organise their advertising, the magazine was just a year old, my how time flies. Do read Bensko’s article in this month’s magazine, I’m sure Emma (one half of the dynamic duo) will make

you chuckle as she recounts the early days of her introduction to pest control. She will be following this up every couple of months and offering advice, tips and some insight into the world of Bruce and Emma.

Lastly, please note that the monthly deadline for the magazine has now changed to the 10th of the month, from now on all of the magazines will be delivered during the first week of each month.

Until next time, have a great time!

~ Debbie T: 01233 720488 e: info@

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Clubs & Societies

The Hythe & Romney Marsh Branch of the R.A.F Association, meets on the second Thursday of each

month at the Royal British Legion Club, St. Leonard’s Road, Hythe, 7 for 7:30. You don’t have to have been in the Royal Air Force to join us. More Info phone 01797 362303.

Enjoy Learning offers enjoyable adult classes in NEW ROMNEY, DYMCHURCH and HYTHE. We teach ART APPRECIATION & SPANISH CLASSES. The Spanish Classes are not for complete beginners, but if you have done a bit of Spanish in the past and would like to brush up your skills, the classes might be suitable. Cost £5 per week. For further details contact ANDREW and DEBBY on 01303 875542 Royal British Legion New Romney meet 2nd Wednesday each month at Broadacre Hotel, North Street, New Romney at 7 p.m. contact 01797 361807 01797 361020 Keep Fit Have Fun Move to Music St, Mary’s Bay Village Hall, Jefferstone Lane. Thursday 10.15 - 11.15am. First class free then £4. Phone 01303 264915 E-mail chrisjeffery2711@outlook.com Walk and Talk Would you like to get more active in the company of others? Then meet David at the Romney Marsh Day Centre, Rolfe Lane, New Romney at 10am for a 1 hour walk every Tuesday. More info at www.doverdistrictvolunteering.org.uk The New Romney History Society meets at the Old School in New Romney, 4th Monday of the month, (except Aug and Dec), most meetings involve a guest speaker and time for discussion and research.

New Romney Bowls Club Come on out, the greens are great! Full facilities available from coaching to playing to suit any level. Bar and social programme throughout the year. With two mats and all week available you should have no problem finding time to play! Contact Roy on 01797 364886 Dymchurch Active Retirement Association (Synara) We meet at St Mary’s Bay Village Hall on the first Wednesday of the month. All enquiries to Kay Walker (Secretary) 01303 873542.

St Marys Bay Short Mat Bowls Club Plays At The Village Hall Jefferstone Lane Sundays Morning 10:30/13:00 Tuesdays Afternoon 2:00/5:00 Wednesday Evening 7:30/10:30.

St. Mary’s Bay Camera Club Meet on Thursday evenings at St. Mary’s Bay Village Hall. Contact 01303 873984.Yearly subscription £35 plus 50p per meeting, to help with hall hire costs, tea & biscuits.

1940’s Dancing Lessons, Every Wednesday, incl.

Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa & Collegiate Shag. For beginners and improvers, at St Mary’s Church Hall, Ashford Town Centre TN23 1QG from 7pm–9.30pm.

Cost £6.00 Tel 01233 860564.No partner required.

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Beyond Beauty Retreat Beauty Treatments|Holistic Therapies Pamper Days & Afternoon Tea Located in Ruckinge just outside of Ashford.

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Small Groundworks Projects

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Go On, Grow Your Own!

by Pippa Greenwood

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Enjoying a delicious meal which includes some home grown ingredients is a wonderful feeling – it fills you full of just the right sort of pride (and maybe even a little bit of smugness!). That meal might be a dinner party, a family supper or even a quick sandwich grabbed whilst you go about your daily work; it makes no difference, it simply feels good to indulge in a bit of Grow Your Own and then reap the rewards.

If you’re a hardened vegetable grower you may well have been sowing and potting on for a while now, but if you’re a bit behind schedule or if you’ve simply not dared to venture into vegetable production to any extent before, don’t panic – there’s still time to grow just about any crop in your plot this year.

If you want to raise some plants from seed yourself then most could be sown now, but there are a few that are likely to produce a much better yield if given an earlier start.

I’d give seeds of crops such as tomatoes, sweet peppers, chilli peppers, melons and

aubergines a miss now, but buy in a few plants over the next month or so and you’ll be going great guns in no time at all.

Some vegetables can be directly sown now (i.e. just sow the seed into a well-prepared area of garden soil in a suitable spot) in all but the coolest gardens – beetroot, lettuce, beans, peas, carrots, rocket, spinach to name but a few.

Other slightly more tender crops such as sweetcorn, squash and courgettes would fare better if given a bit of extra heat when you are germinating the seeds. That’s where an electrically heated propagator comes into its own, and you will also find it really useful if you are trying to make up for lost time as it will speed up germination of many seeds by several days. The seedlings may then need pricking out and potting on until they are sturdy enough to live in the great outdoors. With these more tender crops, try to ‘harden off’ the young plants before you put them into their final positions: having been raised and grown on inside

(either in a greenhouse or on a warm, sunny windowsill) they will be a little ‘soft’ and tender, and easily damaged by cold, wind or rain. Hardening off isn’t difficult, just put the trays or pots of young plants outside on warm days once the weather has stabilised, and bring them back under cover at night. Do this for a week or so and then leave them outside, covering them with some fleece at night. The resulting plants will now have had the chance to acclimatise to ‘real’ conditions and will grow far better, whilst also being much less likely to suffer from weather damage.

If you find seed sowing and the subsequent pricking out and potting on too much when juggling with a job or other commitments, then buying in some small plants is a great plan as it gets you past the high-input bit at the beginning and allows you to just get on with the growing on, maintaining…and eating!

You will get a good range from seed merchants or garden centres, but if you like the idea a bit of at-your-elbow-

advice from me to ensure great results, don’t forget that you can still order gardenready plants, accompanied by weekly advice and tips emails specific to the vegetables you’ve chosen to grow. There are more details at www. pippagreenwood.com/growyour-own and if you use the code 12419-E7SPS at the checkout, you’ll also get £4.00 discount, whichever pack size you choose. Gardenready plants can be planted out as soon as you get them and, provided you follow the instructions, keep them wellwatered during drier weather and apply feed at regular intervals, it won’t be long until you will be harvesting crops such as climbing French and runner beans, tomatoes, sweetcorn, sugar-snap peas,

peppers, chillies, onions, melons, butternut squash, beetroot and courgettes.

Most vegetables need a good fertile soil and a sunny or only partly shaded spot if they are to perform well, so choose your growing area with care. If space is short or your garden is limited to a paved back-yard, patio or balcony, there is no need to go without the delights of Grow Your Own – most vegetables will do well in good sized containers (minimum 30cm x 30cm x 30cm) with goodquality compost. If you can manage even bigger pots, then maintenance will be easier as they will need watering slightly less frequently. But, whether you plant and sow vegetables in pots, tubs, greenhouses or open ground, the end result

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will be gorgeous tasting, superfresh vegetables to be enjoyed on your own or with company.

So go on, get growing!

Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com for ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ - fantastic UK grown vegetable plants of your choice plus weekly advice and tips emails from Pippa (don’t forget your offer code 12419-E7SPS for a £4 discount), Nemaslug, biological controls, pop-up crop covers, signed books and lots more besides.

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We have a truly exquisite range to offer you from the tried and tested to the more unusual. You will be making your selection direct from our growing beds!

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BENSKO Pest Control Services

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BENSKO 10 Years in Business!

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Bensko is celebrating 10 years in business this year! When I say it out loud I can’t believe how far we’ve come.

homes, I’ve come a long way. Even now Bruce tells people I did it on purpose, but I wouldn’t, would I?

I remember the evenings spent watching my husband Bruce pace up and down our lounge, wearing out the carpet, contemplating whether to start our own business. With a gentle nudge, although he’d say a big shove, we took the leap of faith and did it, Bensko was born.

We all like to feed our birds in winter but, as pest controllers, it can be the biggest problem we face. But we all enjoy looking after our feathered friends, and we’re not going to stop, so avoid ground feeding and take care to use catch trays under the feeders, this will help to stop any excess seed falling onto the floor. This will help discourage rats taking up residence in our gardens. I know I’d rather be watching, Blue Tits and Goldfinches than furry rats hanging from the feeders.

I’ll never forget the early days of pest control; I remember the first time Bruce took me to a farm that had a serious rat infestation, he thought it would be good experience for me! I was on the first floor of the old barn and Bruce was on the ground floor. Once we were in position, he turned the lights on. I waited with anticipation, and it did not disappoint. There was nothing at first, then a steady stream of noise, squeaking and scurrying. I couldn’t work out where the noises were coming from, then I saw them, they were coming from everywhere, over beams along pipes and over bales of straw, the whole area seemed to come alive.

Gripped with slight panic, I rapidly made my way to the exit, briefly glancing down at Bruce, who was grinning at me like a Cheshire cat.

What I didn’t see was the large rat on the hand rail, which my hand ‘accidentally’ knocked into. Unfortunately for my grinning husband it fell straight into the hood of his jacket, and the grin immediately turned into fear as the rat thrashed about inside his hood. The rat escaped un-harmed as did Bruce, but the grin he once had now appeared on my face, as I doubled over with laughter.

From the un-known territory of rats to now, confidently tracking, baiting and protecting

Emma Bensko Pest Control & Chimney Sweeping Services T: 01303 221008 M: 07857 344770 There will be more from the world of Emma & Bruce aka Bensko in the June Issue. Emma will then be discussing wasps!

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Give a Dog a Comb

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Ruled by her Chihuahua, a deeper interest in canine behaviour developed to help improve his anxieties and is the continued inspiration behind Give a Dog a Comb to ensure dogs welfare is at

A Dog’s Thoughts by Whisper Mirnaya Wouldn’t it be great if we could talk? And with the same vigor of speech as humans do. To sit beside you (my teacher) with my head resting in your lap, eyes squinting as you watch me, watching you, reading minds. But, I am just an animal who cannot speak words, only show you ways to understand me. There is more to dog talk, if you know what to look for, than just barking. It has its own special meaning. We also use body movements to communicate, using our ears, nose, eyes, and tail. Our poses and facial expressions as well as the barking will tell you what we want. We

have an instinctive ability to make sense of much of what you say to us. Observing and listening to our language will give you a treasure trove of knowledge, which will have you understanding our movements within hours. Discover how we can help you decipher those messages at a glance; see yourself and everyone around you through our eyes.

The thing to remember is that throughout our lives, we remain the equivalent to a human toddler. We have no idea of right or wrong and no impulse control, but we do come with innate behaviours you cannot change, and will readily absorb new things you teach us. With a lot of patience, practice,

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and understanding, we will bring you great rewards.

You may be surprised to discover the true depth and strength of the bonds of affection that exist between us. Once you understand our unique language you’ll communicate with ease. You will soon be on your way to a closer relationship and realise that we understand each other well. Remember when out on long walks or at home always listen, observe, interact, and communicate, set those rules and boundaries and we will obey.

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You might notice a loss of fur if your dog has dermatitis, and is constantly scratching to relieve the itch. Potential triggers include new shampoos, a different type of food, or a seasonal allergy, as these affect animals just as much as humans.

General signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction Here are one or two signs to look out for so you can treat your pet as quickly as possible: • Cats: lesions, lumps and bumps on their skin – these are often felt rather than seen, and may be accompanied by bald patches around the base of the tail or underside of the body.

• Dogs: frequently shaking its head – look for signs of redness in the ears, as it could be the start of an allergen-based infection.

• Rabbits: flaky skin or soreness in the ears can be caused by an allergy to mites.

Bee stings are particularly dangerous A puppy’s natural inquisitive and playful nature invariably leads it into dangerous situations, but if it chews or swallows a bee, the resulting reaction can be severe.

It could cause their face to swell, with breathing problems developing from a narrowed airway, and you’ll need to get emergency help from your vet in such cases. They may prescribe an EpiPen so you’re prepared if it happens again. http://www.petplan.co.uk/allergies.asp http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/ healthypets/archive/2012/06/22/ pets-seasonal-allergies. aspx

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Most people go for the plantation style, which have slats (also known as louvers) that rotate open and closed to control light levels.

Solid shutters are ideal for those wanting to create a more traditional look, and are designed to be folded back during the day and closed at night.

CafĂŠ style shutters are popular in restaurants and cafes, hence the name. With this style, the shutters normally cover just the bottom half of the window.

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Shutters provide a chic and stylish alternative to blinds and curtains and are a cost-effective way to completely update the look and feel of a room. They are more hygienic too as they simply wipe clean and don't absorb the dust, unlike curtains or blinds.

Shutters offer you a great deal of flexibility, for instance you can have different slat sizes, different colours and different panel designs.

You also have more control over how much light enters the room. With blinds, there's relatively little light control flexibility.

Shutters can also save you valuable pennies as they provide further insulation, which is particularly appealing in these cash strapped times.

And finally, shutters last longer and are more durable.

With tier-on-tier shutters, there are two sets of shutters, one above the other. You can open each set individually, which gives you more flexibility and more light control. These are ideal if you have larger bay windows.

Which styles would suit which types of windows?

Solid shutters are mainly used in Victorian and older style properties. They keep out more light and offer the ultimate privacy. This type of shutter is perfect in a room with a simple and minimal dĂŠcor, and works particularly well in country cottages where they look quaint folded back during the day.

Solid shutters with a solid lower half but with movable slats on top work fabulously on French doors, giving a lovely Continental feel that will certainly remind you of your summer holiday.

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Can shutters still be fitted in awkward spaces?

Shutters are perfect for awkward places!

There are very few spaces that can't accommodate shutters Shutters can help retain heat, a bonus for household bills.>> For further information advice on awnings and accessories please contact JLS Blinds & Shutters on 01233 226570

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Your bedroom is a highly personal space, but if you are considering selling, or simply want to enhance your property’s value in the long term, you’ll also need to design it so it has general appeal, says Katherine Sorrell.

Your first consideration when planning a master bedroom, large or small, should always be comfort. Zone the space according to how you use it – sleeping, dressing, exercising, checking your laptop, reading – and, if it helps, draw a scaled plan of the room so you can play around with the layout. It’s nice to have your bedhead opposite the window, for example, with a bedside table each side;

remember to allow enough space (experts recommend at least 450mm) around the bed to give you room to change the sheets.

To create calm and order while minimising clutter, try to include as much storage as you can squeeze in. A whole wall of fitted wardrobes, with well thoughtout internal drawers and divisions, is a great option, and you can add free-standing pieces such as chests of drawers and blanket boxes for character and flexibility. Given enough floor space, it may also be possible to create a separate dressing area, using a tall bedhead, a bookcase or wide wardrobe as a partition.

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By Katherine Sorrell

watching TV is not necessarily conducive to a good night’s sleep it is still a lovely idea to include a TV in the bedroom – ideal for a languorous Sunday morning lie-in with croissants, coffee and a newspaper. If you don’t want to look at a blank screen the rest of the time, fitted furniture manufacturers can provide cupboards from which TVs pop up or slide out, while music specialists offer all sorts of sleek and good-looking speakers and sound systems. You will probably also want a place to connect and site a landline phone, a small desk on which to pop your computer, e-reader or tablet, and somewhere to plug in a charger for your mobile.

Even in a bedroom, you can’t have too many plug sockets.

Luxurious, wall-to-wall carpet is always a good idea for a master bedroom, and pure new wool has just the right warm, soft, snuggly-toe feel. Choose a high quality underlay for extra bounce and softness. That said, you could combine underfloor heating with engineered wooden boards and beautiful rugs for a more traditional look with plenty of character – and still enjoy warmth underfoot.

The latter option, though only possible if you are undertaking major renovations, will also save the space that would have been otherwise taken up with a radiator.

Well-designed lighting is an asset in any room, and the master bedroom is no different.

A central pendant is fine for general, overhead light, but you can be more creative elsewhere

by adding wall-mounted reading lights beside the bed, a bright, adjustable light above your dressing table and perhaps a table lamp or two to create a gentle glow. Such layers of light will provide a pleasing ambience and give you great flexibility.

Conversely, for restful darkness while you are sleeping, ensure your curtains have a good blackout lining, or else choose well-fitting shutters – which will help block out noise, too.

The days of carefully matched bed linen and window treatments are long gone, yet it is still important to get this combination right. When the bed is plain, some pattern at the window is lovely, and vice versa – simply avoid two patterns that clash. Plain curtains can look absolutely beautiful if made from a generous amount of fabric, hung from a pole with pretty finials at the ends, and

finished with an edging of ruffles or a contrast border. If privacy is a problem, it may be necessary to add sheer or lace curtains, either full-length or covering the bottom half of the window only.

Considering adding an en-suite?

Once a luxury, these days they are virtually a necessity, and will certainly make your home more saleable – and may even add value, too. If you have enough room for a walk-in wardrobe, there’s probably enough space to convert to an en-suite, though if you want a proper bath you’ll need to allow a little more room.

Alternatively, you could knock through and steal a little space from an adjacent room. When space is tight, compact fittings can be effective, but do make sure they are practical for regular use. While any arrangement is possible in theory, the least expensive place to install an en-suite bathroom is close to

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other plumbing, particularly the soil pipe. And, because the room leads directly off the bedroom, install low-noise sanitaryware and lights on dimmers, with a high-powered extractor fan that’s controlled separately from the light.

IMAGE - Soft carpet, sumptuous curtains and a deeply buttoned headboard all add up to a sense of luxury. Huntington bed, £1,175, Sweetpea & Willow, tel 0345 257 2627; www.sweetpeaandwillow.com.

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Pay a visit to Exotic Palms and Spas showroom tubs for the past 15 years, and are their number 1 dealer in the UK. They would like the opportunity to share with you how the experience of owning a hot tub can make a difference to your life; leaving you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

Entrepreneur Chris Whitton, Managing Director of Exotic Palms and Spas based in Gillingham, invites you to visit his showroom to find out about Beachcomber hot tubs which have been handmade in Vancouver, Canada since 1978. Exotic Palms and Spas have been selling Beachcomber hot

Chris says “We have 14 Beachcomber models on offer.

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Each hand crafted Beacomber hot tub comes with a 30-year lifetime guarantee on the construction.

According to the Californian Energy Commission which carried out a study of all hot tub manufacturers with regard to energy efficiency, Beachcomber came out in front by 57%, which makes it inexpensive to run at around 54p per day.

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Cake and Bake Rhubarb & Coconut Meringue Cake There’s plenty of field grown rhubarb about this time of year and it’s perfect for pies, puddings and cakes. When buying choose firm plump stalks of rhubarb – avoid any that are floppy or bruised.

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1. Preheat the oven to 180C, fan 160C, Gas 4. Place a baking sheet in the oven to heat up. Grease a 20cm round springform cake tin and line the base with baking paper.

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2. To make the base, place the butter and brown sugar in a bowl and beat together until pale and creamy. Gradually beat in the eggs then sift over the flour and fold in. Gently fold in the ground hazelnuts. Spread the mixture in an even layer in the base of the prepared tin. Arrange the rhubarb over the top and sprinkle over the 2 tbsp caster sugar and orange zest.

3. To make the topping place the egg whites in a clean grease-free bowl and, using an electric hand held mixer, whisk until stiffly peaking. Whisk in the caster sugar until glossy then fold in the coconut.

FOR THE TOPPING • 2 medium egg whites • 50g caster sugar • 75g desiccated coconut • Whipped cream or Greek yoghurt, to serve

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4. Spread the coconut meringue over the top of the rhubarb. Place the tin on the hot baking sheet and bake for 35-45 minutes or until the topping is crisp and golden. Serve warm or cold with whipped cream or Greek yoghurt.

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Being lucky enough to be born and bred in the heart of the Kent Countryside I have childhood memories of great locally grown tasty fresh produce, in the days where Supermarkets were not in abundance and Food Markets and Village stores were a popular and regular place that we bought a lot of our foods.

tales finding the beauty of searching out more local fresh and interesting products, cooking has become more and more popular over the years with celebrity chefs showing us that it is not difficult to produce tasty economical meals even in 15 minutes and dining with others is a very entertaining pastime.

A once a week visit to the local Market and in my case it was Ashford was all most families needed to top up their weekly pantry. Most families were also growing lots of staples in their gardens too because life was different we had the time and skills to produce our own.

Sadly things have changed over the years and Supermarkets have got a foothold on most of our lives for almost every product you need in the home, I have heard them described as large car parks with shops attached! Convenience for the faster paced life we lead has been a benefit on our time and perhaps pocket but not on our environment and local farming economy let alone to mention our health, several studies have proven that.

Through Food Fairs, Farmers Markets and Country Markets which are on the increase every month we can re-discover the beauty of REAL food, where it comes from, how it is produced, and what it looks and tastes like in its natural glory.

Food we need it, we love it but do we all really understand the importance of supporting our heritage and the providence of the foods we put on our plate?

The Garden of England where we all live has local food and producers in abundance, they are just not widely known as much as they should be, but this is changing. The way in which most of us use and celebrate food is slowly turning around, we are looking back on our childhood memories and Grandparents

Each producer has a great story to tell of their forefathers and of how they may have adapted their farming methods over the years to exist or how just ordinary people with a passion and an idea have started producing products that only our older generations remember creating or buying in their local area.

Local food has less far to travel so can be delivered and sold soon after it is picked. The food should be fresh and at its best. Producers also can select varieties for flavour rather than those that travel well or have a long shelf life.

These might be heritage varieties or unusual.

In each edition of the Village Directory I will endeavour to introduce you to some of the wonderful products and producers right here on your doorstep. Tell you their stories, introduce you to their products and tell you where you can buy them in your local area.

In Season:

Rhubarb

April April/May crop season can go right through to June. Best way to keep for longer is to freeze it. It is the first Fruit of Spring but really is a vegetable. Great for all sorts of pies, deserts and preserves.

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Apples Pears Rhubarb

Lettuce

Vegetables Recorded in the 17th century as being used in cooking even before sugar was available! it’s usage peaked through 2 World wars.

In Chinese medicine it has been used as a laxative

Asparagus Broccoli Cabbage Cauliflower Chicory Greens Kale Rocket Swede Sorrel Turnips

Salad Fish Cockles Cod Crab Halibut Herring John Dory Mackerel Plaice Salmon Sea Bass Sea Trout

Meat & Game Beef Guinea fowl Hare Lamb Mutton Pork Rabbit Veal Venison Wood Pigeon

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at Peter & Yvonne (the owners of the Coach House Coffee Shop in New Romney) have opened a new delicatessen in New Romney High Street which features the ‘Cook’ range.

The delicatessen offers an extensive range of Meats, Cheeses, Olives, Meat Pies, Sausage Rolls, Pork Pies and Fresh Bread delivered daily and plenty of Dry Goods including Gluten Free and Diabetic products.

We now offer Free Home Delivery.

We also offer takeaway Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Smoothies, Frappes & Milkshakes.

We have also just introduced a range of takeaway Sandwiches & Rolls, all made to order.

Cook have been making remarkable food for your freezer since 1997, using the same ingredients and techniques you would at home, so everything looks and tastes homemade.

Opening Times: Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm

Butterworth’s Deli, 26 High Street, New Romney, Kent TN28 8BY Tel: 01797 362430

Chicken in Red Wine Serves 4

Ready in 1 hour 15 minutes This is a quick, easy and flavoursome way to serve chicken. Use a full-bodied red wine such as a Burgundy for the best flavour, although there is no need to buy a really pricy one!

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Ingredients: • 2 tbsp olive oil • 600g skinless chicken breast fillets, cut into chunks • 225g button mushrooms • 200g shallots, peeled • 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed • 300ml red wine • 200ml chicken or vegetable stock • 2 tbsp sun-dried tomato puree • 1 bay leaf • 2tbsp cornflour • Sprigs of fresh parsley to garnish • Sautéed potatoes and steamed green beans, to serve

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This dish freezes well, so it’s worth doubling up the quantities to freeze away half for another day. Allow to cool completely then spoon into a shallow freezer-proof container and freeze for up to 2 months. Defrost thoroughly then reheat in a flameproof casserole until piping hot.

Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the chicken chunks and fry for 4-5 minutes, turning frequently until golden brown all over. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.

Add the button mushrooms and shallots to the pan and fry for 5 minutes until just beginning to brown. Add the garlic and fry for a further minute then return the chicken to the pan and stir in the red wine, stock, tomato puree and bay leaf.

Bring to the boil then reduce the heat, cover and simmer gently for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken and onions are tender.

Blend the cornflour and 2 tbsp water to a smooth paste then stir the paste into the pan. Simmer gently for further 2-3 minutes, stirring all the time, until the liquid has thickened. Serve with sautéed potatoes and steamed green beans and garnish with parsley sprigs.

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What’s On IVYCHURCH CROQUET CLUB

L i v e Ja z z April /May 16

We are a small group of ladies and gentlemen who generally meet on Mondays and Wednesdays during the playing season to enjoy a game of either GOLF or ASSOCIATION Croquet. We are based on a farm where we have a small clubhouse and three lawns which are maintained by our members.

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

Our new season will be starting in April so if you would like to find out more about the game or give it a try by coming to play, (experience is not necessary) you will find we are a friendly bunch.

April 7th THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ THE CLARK TRACEY QUINTET £10

If you are interested please contact Ken Lennon on 01797 361052 or by email at lennonken@hotmail. com.

April 14th THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ THE MICK FOSTER SEXTET £12

Ashford Decorative & Fine Art Society Tues 12th April, a visit to The Towner Art Gallery in Eastbourne,

April 21st Bernie Stringle & The FJC Present JAZZIN’ JOLSON £12

for a private tour of their storeroom, then entry to the exhibition “Recording Britain”. Onto the surrealist Farley Farm House for a guided tour. Includes coffee, lunch & coach from Ashford. Call Ruth on 01233 720718. Tues 19th April, Aldington Village Hall, 10.30 coffee, 11.00 lecture on “Bringing back the needle, the story of an Obelisk”. The story of the extraordinary journey of Cleopatra’s Needle from the Nile to the Thames. Tues 17 May, Aldington Village Hall, 10.30 coffee, 11.00 lecture on “Great Tarts in Art: high culture and the oldest profession”.

A combination of art-historical analysis and scandalous anecdote, this lecture looks at attitudes to sexual morality down the ages, as reflected in artistic portrayals. Call Christine on 01233 720241.

Ashford Loving Hands. The Cosy Kettle, Hamstreet.

April14th and 28th 9.30-11.45. Come along for as

long as you want to knit or crochet for charities.

Enjoy good coffee and company. Wool, needles, patterns provided. Feel free to come and see what we’re about. New members welcome. For more information contact Helen 01233 733408 or visit Ashford Loving Hands on facebook.

Ashford Flower Club - Our monthly meeting

April 28th Modern Jazz at it’s Best PETER KING & MORNINGTON LOCKETT WITH THE DAVE BARRY TRIO £12 May 3rd BIG BAND JAZZ AT THE FJC The Christ Church University 16pc Big Band Directed by Steve Waterman £12 May 12th THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ GEORGINA JACKSON & KAREN SHARP with THE CHRIS INGHAM TRIO £12 May 19th THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ LOUISE MARSHALL WITH THE DEREK NASH BAND £12 May 24th THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ THE ALAN BARNES - - BRUCE ADAMS QUINTET £10

TN30 7LZ on Bank Holiday Monday, 2nd May from 10.00am to 3.00pm. Cost: £2.00 per adult; £1.00 per junior (11-18 years). Refreshments will be provided as will all equipment.There will be the opportunity to meet the archers, try different bow styles, shoot indoors and outdoors and to sign up for a four-week The 1066 Archery Club of Tenterden will hold beginners’ coaching course to run from Saturday, 7th an Open Day at the archery range at Pickhill Farm, May to Saturday, 28th May at a cost of £50.00 per Pickhill Business Centre, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden adult and £35.00 per junior at at will take place Tuesday, 19th April at Furley Hall, Quantock Drive, with a demonstration entitled ‘Bursting Full of Colour’by Graham King. Programme starts at 7.30pm. Visitors welcome - entrance £3.00.

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27th, 28th & 29th May Woodchurch Art Society will be holding their very popular Annual

Art Exhibition at the Woodchurch Memorial hall.

27th 7-9pm, 28th & 29th 10am-4pm. This will be a very special exhibition with extra surprises, as it is the Art Society’s 25th Anniversary. Over 200 paintings on display, artist in residance. have a go Joe’ for the children, raffle, cards & tombola.

Delicious home made cakes and refreshments.

Comr along and join in the celebrations. Everyone welcome, Free Entry.

Saturday 28th May, Sunday 29th May, Monday 30th May 10am-5pm. Biddenden Flower Festival “An English Country Garden”,

at All Saints Church Biddenden TN27 8AH. Free admission. Refreshments, music, plant stall and Church tower open. Contact 01580 291463

what’s on All Aboard! Learn to Sail at Conningbrook Lakes With the warm spring weather fast approaching, now’s the perfect time to learn how to sail with the Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club's Sailing School (RCPYC Limited) at Conningbrook Lakes Country Park.

Starting this month RCPYC Sailing School is offering Stage 1 and 2 courses in dinghy sailing for youngsters aged 8 to 18. A two-day course costs £45 per day and participants will receive a Certificate of Achievement upon passing. All workshops are led by qualified Royal Yachting Association instructors with safety boat on hand.

After passing Stage 1 and 2 youngsters have acquired the skills to sail in most weather conditions safely and can take part in open events.

Adults looking to learn how to sail can sign up to a Level 1 Dinghy Sailing course this spring.

The course of six afternoon sessions cost £35 per session and participants must attend at least four to pass.

Adults and children who have attended a beginner’s course, or who have sailed before, are welcome to join weekly Sunday sailing afternoons.

The sessions run every Sunday from 2pm to 5pm and start on 13th March. A boat and sailing kit is provided, subject to availability, or participants are welcome to bring their own kit.

East Kent Yachting Association Chairman, Helen Hofmann, said: “Conningbrook Lakes Country Park provides the perfect setting to learn how to sail.

We aim to make sailing both safe and fun, enabling people of all ages to develop an enjoyment for the sport.”

Conningbrook Lakes Sailing is run by the Sailing School of the Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club, and is supported by Ashford Borough Council.

First Sunday of the month from 10am to 2pm in the lower High Street.

If you would like more information about the sailing training courses, please call 079101 23259, or email sailingschool.rcpyc@gmail.com For further details on the country park and current opening times visit the website at www.ashford.gov.uk/conningbrook-lakes Conningbrook Lakes is sited next to the Julie Rose Stadium on Willesborough Road, Ashford.

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Hobbies Hallelujah! Why Joining A Choir Is Something To Celebrate

By Kate McLelland “Circle your shoulders … shake out your whole body … move your mouth as if you’re chewing a toffee …”

It’s my first session with my local community choir but we’ve spent the past five minutes doing physical exercises. “He always does this,” whispers a fellow choir member at my side, referring to Graham, the Choir Director. “He says it’s important to get rid of tension.”

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activity changes to breathing exercises and tongue twisters and I’m wondering when I will actually get the chance to sing. As if he could read my mind, Graham launches into an explanation of why it’s so important to spend time warming up both our bodies and our voices. “You are your instrument,” he tells us.

“Preparation is everything if you really want to sing well.”

As the session progresses I learn how to breathe from deep down in my ribcage rather than taking shallow breaths that use only a third of my lungs’ capacity. I also find out how to control my breathing, counting in-breaths and out-breaths and releasing air in a steady stream rather than letting it all go at once.

Finally we get to sing, and by this time my head is buzzing with all the extra oxygen I’ve taken on board. The real bonus is

that my singing voice suddenly seems louder and more tuneful than usual simply because I’ve been using my lungs to their full capacity.

At the end of a two-hour session, during which we tackle songs ranging from “All That Jazz” from the musical Chicago to Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah”, my new choir buddies and I are all excited and elated. The sound we created together was impressive and we are already discussing the possibility of taking part in a local festival.

Back at home, reflecting on my first ever choral session, it occurred to me there’s a lot more to joining a choir than just enjoying a good sing-along, and this view is backed up by a number of high profile experts in the world of the arts, education and medical science.

Professor Graham Welch, Chair of Music Education at the Institute of Education, University of London has extensively studied the developmental and medical aspects of singing. He claims that the health benefits are both physical and psychological.

“Singing has physical benefits because it is an aerobic activity that increases oxygenation in the blood stream and exercises major muscle groups in the upper body, even when sitting.”

He believes that singing is also

important for mental health: “Singing has psychological benefits because of its normally positive effect in reducing stress levels through the action of the endocrine system, which is linked to our sense of emotional well-being.

Psychological benefits are also evident when people sing together as well as alone, because of the increased sense of community, belonging and shared endeavour.”

No wonder, then, that joining a choir has become such a popular hobby. Gareth Malone, who has started a number of choirs on TV, encourages singers to “Get out there and find what’s right for you”. On his website www. garethmalone.com he advises applicants to have an initial chat with the Choir Director to ask if they will need to read music and whether they will have to audition, adding the following reassurance: “What usually happens is that you take a piece which you know to sing to the choir director. It is nothing like the X-Factor!”

Choirs come in all shapes and sizes so it’s important to find one that suits you: CLASSICAL CONCERT CHOIRS OR CHORAL SOCIETIES Large choirs that stage several concerts throughout the year, sometimes with an orchestra. They may perform

concert works such as Mozart’s Requiem or Handel’s Messiah.

CHURCH CHOIRS Depending on the type of worship practised by the congregation, you could find yourself singing traditional sacred music, gospel songs or modern hymns that sound more like pop hits.

COMMUNITY CHOIRS AND OTHER SINGING GROUPS Depending on what’s available in your local area you might find choirs that sing rock and pop, songs from the shows, folk songs or even beatbox and rap. Generally speaking any choir that describes itself as a ‘Community choir’ is less likely to require you to audition or read music.

When looking for a choir to join you can either do some research on the internet (try www.choirs.

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It may not offer instant fame like X-Factor or The Voice, but being in a choir provides an opportunity to sing songs you love with like-minded people, and to share your love of music with others through performance. If that doesn’t persuade you to join, then the health and wellbeing aspects of choral singing certainly should.

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Beauty Spring Is In The Air

by Kate Duggan www.kateduggan.co.uk

Spring is a great time to clear out the makeup bag (or overflowing cupboard in my case) and treat yourself to a few new goodies.

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How pretty is this new palette from Paul & Joe? Teaming an eye shadow duo with a powder blush, the palette is available in two shades: Papillons de Printemps and Floral Nectar (pictured). Retailing at £28 each, they’re not cheap, but the colours are easy to apply and you’ll be the envy of the other bathroom mirror hoggers on a night out. If you really want to splash out, Paul & Joe have also released some new lipsticks, in three vibrant spring shades.

Many people find that they need to buy a new foundation for spring/summer, their skin loses its winter hibernation paleness. (Or that’s my excuse anyway.)

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94% of testers reported dramatically improved skin tone. If you can’t wait to take your makeup off at the end of the day because your face feels dry and uncomfortable, you need to try this foundation. It contains hyaluronic acid and other ingredients that help to keep skin hydrated for up to 12 hours after applying it.

Available in 10 shades, the Aqua Glow Serum Foundation retails at £34.50.

If your hair is looking a little ‘meh’, but there’s still weeks to go until your next trip to the salon, try a KC Color Mask. Available in 14 shades, including platinum, golden copper, plum and coffee, these masks revitalise coloured hair. A small amount helps to maintain the hair colour and add brightness, while a larger amount can deepen the colour intensity. Just apply to freshly washed hair, comb through, leave for up to ten minutes and wash out.

They’re particularly useful for toning down brassy tones in blonde hair, and giving depth

to darker shades. The masks also contain Pro-Vitamin B5 and keratin derivative, to help repair the cuticle. Prices start from under £5.

Spring demands a lighter, fresher fragrance, and Yardley London has just released the perfect one. English Daisy is reminiscent of a wildflower meadow – floral, but not too sweet. It’s unashamedly girly, with notes including hyacinth and white rose, warmed with sandalwood and musk. And, at just £19.99 for 50ml, it’s a bit of a bargain.

Team it with the English Daisy body lotion, £6.50 and embrace the warmer weather.

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health & Lifestyle SHEN® Therapy Emotional Healing & Empowerment Submitted by Jenny Jones

I discovered SHEN Therapy whilst recovering from ill health, which led me to soul search about the meaning of my illness and life purpose. When I first experienced SHEN I was blown away by it! My body twitched and jerked and it felt like all the tension and emotional pain was dissolving. It felt strangely delicious as if my body was rejoicing in me getting in touch with my emotions! I was so impressed by it that I decided to train in SHEN. It has definitely played a major part in my emotional healing.

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What is SHEN Therapy and how does it work?

When we feel physical or emotional pain, we automatically respond by contracting our muscles around the pain and in the case of emotional pain, trapping the emotions inside our bodies, not just in our minds. That’s why our emotions drive us and we often feel we have no mental control over them. We unconsciously carry these buried emotions and it takes a lot of physical energy to hold them in. The tension can lead to impaired blood flow, toxin build-up and dis-ease.

SHEN is a specific hands-on energy technique, which is performed with the recipient lying on a special SHEN cradle. The practitioner places her hands on and around the recipient’s body, directing chi energy through specific areas of the body and aura, and encourages contracted

muscles to relax. The recipient usually goes into a deeper state whilst focusing on their body and as the tension surrounding the trapped emotions loosens, the emotions can surface and be released. This process is less frightening than we experience our emotions in real life because we are in a safe environment where we don’t have to react to them. It is a reliable, safe and very effective process.

SHEN helps with traumatic life crisis; PTSD, emotional depression, panic attacks, recurrent nightmares, eating disorders, repeated overreacting, low self-esteem, unremitting grief, recovery from childhood abuse and anger management, and more.

Most importantly SHEN helps you to discover your true self, leads to greater self-acceptance and self-empowerment and real personal growth.

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business Statutory Requirements for Property Alterations Malcolm Bassett, Senior Commercial Solicitor at Pengelly & Rylands, looks at the importance of compliance with statutory requirements when making alterations to your property.

An increasing amount of time is being spent by conveyancers ensuring that any alterations, additions or other works carried out at a property being sold, comply with statutory requirements, particularly with regard to planning permission and Building Regulations, and trying to resolve the problems that arise when evidence of compliance is not produced by the Seller.

Examples of changes are extensions, conservatories, removal of load bearing walls, electrical work, the installation of double glazing, boilers, wood burning stoves and cavity 42 wall insulation.

Anyone intending to make any such changes should establish what statutory requirements need to be complied with. A reputable contractor should deal with this, but there is a useful government website “Planning Portal” which gives comprehensive guidance on this and an owner contemplating changes would do well to visit this website before embarking on the changes.

A Seller is obliged to disclose all changes made and supply evidence of compliance with the statutory requirements, but this is frequently not the case.

It is important for the Buyer to establish what changes have been made and, unfortunately, the Seller cannot always be relied upon to be open and honest about this. It is not part of a conveyancer’s duty to inspect the property, except in exceptional circumstances, so a suitably qualified surveyor should inspect the property and report on the items he considers require evidence of compliance. It is then

Malcolm Bassett,Senior Commercial Solicitor down to the Buyer’s conveyancer to obtain that evidence.

The Buyer will wish to know that the changes have been properly made but this is not always straight forward when the appropriate paperwork is not produced. One problem is that the change only needs to comply with the regulations in force at the time of the change and the regulations are updated from time to time.

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Engaging a properly qualified person to inspect the change is the only sure way of satisfying the concern, but not all changes are readily accessible.

Essentially, the onus is on the Seller to ensure that, at the time of making the change, it complies with the statutory requirements and that evidence of compliance is made available when selling.

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Finance

By Ann Haldon

Don’t be Taken In By The Pension Scammers

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Since new pension regulations were introduced in 2015, conmen have been using the new freedoms to target people approaching retirement. One of the scams involves telling those under the age of 55 that a ‘legal loophole’ allows them access to their full pension, with no requirement to pay tax on the money withdrawn (in reality, a rate of up to 55%).

Pension monies are then moved into an alternative scheme run by the fraudsters, with savings either being stolen or severely diminished after extortionate charges are made for the ‘service’.

To make matters worse, HM Revenue and Customs has been sending out bills to reclaim tax on the amounts withdrawn, leaving victims of the scam with no pension savings and in large-scale debt in some cases.

HOW CAN THE CONMEN OPERATE SO EFFECTIVELY? Although younger people are a clear target for pension scammers, those aged 55 and over are also under threat. With no restrictions on how pension savings can be used, unscrupulous individuals and criminal groups are taking advantage of a lack of regulation within the industry, plus an uncertainty about how best to invest such a large amount of money.

Inefficient systems also form part of the problem, enabling conmen to set up these rogue pension schemes. HM Revenue and Customs are not pension regulators, but having introduced a ‘fit and proper person’ test in 2014, they have at least attempted to control the potential for fraudulent activity.

HMRC has the power to deregister or refuse to register a new pension scheme, but some have said they should take more responsibility for what is happening to victims, rather than chasing them for tax payments.

PROJECT BLOOM TASKFORCE A new taskforce has been set up by the government and the National Crime Agency to combat the problem of pension fraud. A ‘perfect storm’ of new pension regulations, lack of awareness about where to reinvest, and the fact that large sums of money are involved, has enabled scammers to get away with too many sophisticated cons.

It’s hoped that Project Bloom will bring awareness to the issue, however, and specific advice is offered to anyone concerned about their pension. You need to be wary of: • Anyone offering a ‘free pension review’ or access to your pension pot if you’re under the age of fifty-five • Offers of help to obtain a pension statement, or to provide a tracing service for lost pensions The Pensions Advisory Service provides free advice if you’re worried about potential scams, or to discuss your pension options in general.

A SOPHISTICATED APPROACH One of the problems is that

scammers set up sophisticated systems and procedures that include glossy brochures and polished, well-rehearsed speeches. This makes the entire con appear legitimate unless you’re aware that this type of fraud is taking place.

Bringing awareness of what’s happening is key to combating crimes like this, and hopefully Project Bloom will help to prevent more people suffering the devastating loss of their retirement income.

WATCH OUT FOR FAKE WEBSITES Fraudsters are even setting up fake websites with names very similar to legitimate bodies offering free advice. They may be able to gain access to your personal information in this way, and then contact you directly via phone or email.

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Older, But Not Always Wiser The main characters of these books may be in their twilight years, but they certainly aren’t content to sit back and spend their pensions on Werther’s Originals and bingo nights. With amateur sleuths, explosive experts and adventurers amongst them, they’ll keep you reading well past a sensible bedtime.

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Elizabeth is Missing – Emma Healey 82-year old Maud is determined to solve the mystery of where her best friend Elizabeth has disappeared to. While she’s at it, she’d also like to figure out what happened to her sister, who went missing more than 60 years ago.

The problem is that Elizabeth has been getting a bit forgetful lately, and the clues keep getting muddled in her head. With twists and turns aplenty, you’ll be left guessing until the end. Definitely a ‘just one more chapter and then I’ll go to sleep’ kind of book.

The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper – Phaedra Patrick Arthur Pepper likes the quiet life, but that all changes when he discovers a charm bracelet hidden away in his late wife’s things. Arthur’s cross-country quest to discover the meaning of each of the charms sees him uncovering a side to his wife he never knew existed. But will his new found knowledge help him come to terms with her death, or forever taint his memories of her? A thoroughly enjoyable read, with great characters and a pageturning storyline, this is Phaedra Patrick’s debut novel, but we wouldn’t be surprised to see her on the bestseller lists very soon.

The Extra Ordinary Life of Frank Derrick, Age 81 – J.B. Morrison Being run over by a milk float

wasn’t on Frank’s to-do list for the day, and he sure as heck isn’t going to let some interfering home-help try to baby him. Nope, he’s quite content on his own, with his cat Bill, his DVDs and a series of cold callers trying to sell him things he doesn’t need.

But home-help Kelly Christmas proves rather more likeable than he expected, and he starts to realise that life can indeed begin again at 81. With his biting sense of humour, Frank will keep you laughing all the way through this immensely entertaining book.

George’s Grand Tour – Caroline Vermalle When George tells people he’s going to do the Tour de France, some are rather concerned. He is, after all, 83. However, George has a slightly less taxing plan in mind; he’s going to do the Tour by car, with a friend. Agreeing to check in with his granddaughter, Adele, by text along the route, he sets off across the country. In the end, the journey may prove as life-changing for Adele as it is for George, as she starts to really appreciate the man who, until now, has just been a name on her birthday cards.

The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry – Rachel Joyce Staid, reliable Harold lives with his wife Maureen in Devon. When Harold receives a letter from an old friend, Queenie, telling him

she’s terminally ill, he pens a short reply and sets off to the post box.

But his walk to the end of the road turns into a somewhat longer trip, as he decides to deliver the letter in person, and on foot. As he travels the long road north, both Harold and Maureen are given the time to look back on their long marriage, and figure out whether it can be saved. Beautifully written, and at times extremely poignant, this book is highly recommended.

The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared – Jonas Jonasson Allan has just about had enough of his care home, with its condescending manager, rubbish food and endless rules.

So on his 100th birthday he makes his escape, in his slippers.

After stealing a suitcase full of money, Allan begins a dash across country, picking up new friends as he goes (including an elephant called Sonya). As we learn of his extraordinary life, it becomes clear that there’s rather more to this centenarian than meets the eye, including a passion for explosives…

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