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Welcome Hi everyone, 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 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 world I spend so much of my time in .

We have a new contributer this month, Rachel Heather is involved with the Ashford Farmer’s Market as well as running her own food based business. She will be writing a series of food related articles entitled Foodi Dudi. We hope you enjoy it.

As of this month the magazine deadline changes to the 10th of the month and all the magazines will be delivered at the same time i.e. the first week of each month, so please make a note and don’t miss out.

Until next time, have a good month ~ Debbie

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Go On, Grow Your Own!

by Pippa Greenwood

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!). It simply feels good to indulge in a bit of Grow Your Own and then reap the rewards.

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You may well have been sowing and potting on vegetables for a while now, but if you’re behind schedule or haven’t produced vegetables before, don’t panic – there’s still time to grow just about any crop in your plot this year.

Most plants can be raised from seed now, but there are a few that are likely to give a much better yield with an earlier start. Instead, buy in plants of crops such as tomatoes, sweet peppers, chilli peppers, melons and aubergines over the next month or so.

Some vegetables can be directly sown now into well-prepared garden soil in a suitable spot in all but the coolest gardens – beetroot, lettuce, beans, peas, carrots, rocket, spinach to name but a few. Slightly more tender crops such as sweetcorn, squash and courgettes fare better if given a bit of extra heat when you are germinating the seeds, which is where an electrically heated propagator really comes into its

own. The seedlings may then need pricking out and potting on until they are sturdy enough to live in the great outdoors, but try to ‘harden off’ the young plants before placing them into their final positions as they may be damaged by cold, wind or rain.

Put the young plants outside on warm days once the weather has stabilised, and bring them back under cover at night. Leave them outside after a week or so, covering them with fleece at night to let them acclimatise.

To save time, you can buy in small plants and you will get a good range from seed merchants or garden centres, but if you would like advice from me to ensure great results, don’t forget that you can still order garden-ready 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/grow-your-own and you can use the code 12419-E7SPS at the checkout to get £4.00 discount, whichever pack size you choose. Garden-ready plants can be planted out immediately and, provided you follow the instructions, keep them wellwatered during drier weather and apply feed at regular intervals, you will soon 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 partly shaded spot, so choose your growing area with care. If space is limited, don’t worry – most vegetables will do well in good sized containers (minimum 30cm x 30cm x 30cm) with good-quality compost, though bigger pots will need less frequent watering.

But, whether you plant and sow vegetables in pots, tubs, greenhouses or open ground, the end result will be gorgeous tasting, super-fresh vegetables. 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, Nemaslug, biological controls, pop-up crop covers, signed books and lots more besides.

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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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Home & Interiors Planning A Master Bedroom

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

Your first consideration when planning a master bedroom is comfort. Zone the space according to use – sleeping, dressing, exercising, checking your laptop, reading – perhaps drawing a scaled plan of the room to help with layout. It’s nice to have your bedhead opposite the window, for example, with a bedside table each side, but allow at least 450mm of space around the bed to give you enough room.

Include plenty of storage: a wall of fitted wardrobes is a great option, and you can add freestanding pieces such as chests of drawers and blanket boxes for character and flexibility. It may also be possible to create a separate dressing area, using a tall bedhead, a bookcase or wide wardrobe as a partition.

Although watching TV is not necessarily conducive to a good night’s sleep, it is still a lovely idea to include one in the bedroom – it’s ideal for a Sunday lie-in.

Fitted furniture manufacturers can provide cupboards from which TVs pop up or slide out, while music specialists offer all sorts of speakers and sound systems.

You will probably also want a place for a landline phone, a small desk for your computer, e-reader or tablet, and somewhere to plug in a phone charger. Even in a bedroom, you can’t have too many plug sockets.

Wall-to-wall carpet, especially pure new wool, is a good idea for a master bedroom but choose a high quality underlay for bounce and softness. Alternatively, combine underfloor heating with engineered wooden boards and rugs for a traditional look with character – and still enjoy warmth underfoot. The latter option also saves the space that the radiator would have taken up.

Well-designed lighting is an asset in the master bedroom and though a central pendant is fine for general, overhead light, add 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, thus providing pleasing

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ambience and flexibility. For restful darkness for sleeping, ensure curtains have a blackout lining, or choose well-fitting shutters – which will block out noise, too.

It is important to get the combination of bed linen and window treatments 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 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, consider adding sheer or lace curtains.

An en-suite - virtually a necessity nowadays - will make your home more saleable and may add value.

A walk-in wardrobe could be converted to an en-suite (though a proper bath will need more room), or knock through and steal space from an adjacent room. Compact fittings can be effective in a tight space, but must be practical for regular use. Remember, the least expensive place to install an ensuite bathroom is close to other plumbing, particularly the soil pipe. And, because the room leads directly off the bedroom, install low-noise sanitaryware, dimmable lights and a high-powered extractor fan controlled separately from the light.

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Tenterden Brewery Receives Prestigious Beer Award Old Dairy Brewery in Tenterden has received a prestigious award at the Winter Beer of Britain competition organised by Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).

The brewery’s Snow Top beer was awarded gold in the Old Ale and Strong Mild category at the awards ceremony which took place in Derby on 17th February.

The competition aims to encourage more support of local brewers and encourages high standards throughout the beer and pub industry.

Cllr Clair Bell, portfolio holder for public interaction and borough presentation, said: “We are delighted to see one of our local breweries receiving national recognition and a prestigious award for their locally brewed Snow Top beer.

“This is an excellent achievement for Old Dairy Brewery and a wonderful example of the high quality local beverages that are produced right here in the borough.”

Visitors are welcome to visit the brewery’s shop and bar which is open Monday to Friday between 10am and 4pm, and on Saturdays between 10am and 2pm. Tours are also available and take approximately 1.5 hours, plus there’s a chance to sample some of the ales.

Old Dairy Brewery is nestled in the heart of Tenterden and looks over the picturesque Kentish countryside. The business is housed in two old World War II Nissen buildings next to the Kent & East Sussex Railway and is just a short walk from the main High Street.

It is one of many local breweries and vineyards featured in the council’s Tenterden area Wine Trail which was launched by Cllr Clair Bell at the 2015 National Tourism Symposium. The trail highlights Tenterden’s award-winning vineyards and allows people to explore and learn more about this beautiful part of the borough.

For more information or to book a tour around Old Dairy Brewery, visit their website at http:// olddairybrewery.com/ To view and download a copy of the Tenterden Wine Trail, go to the Visit Ashford and Tenterden website at www.visitashfordandtenterden.co.uk

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An iconic journey through the Rocky Mountains Whether travelling with family, as a couple or on your own, Canada is a diverse destination that offers something for everyone. With plentiful wildlife, friendly natives, Northern Lights viewing opportunities, adventure activities, gourmet food and wine, and stunning scenery around every corner, Canada is a must for your next holiday with Southern Cross Travel!

For an unforgettable journey, fly into Calgary, join your escorted tour or pick up your hire car and drive onto Banff and Lake Louise to explore the beautiful surroundings. Whilst here, let Southern Cross Travel book an evening wildlife safari for your chance to observe native animals in their natural habitat, or how about a horse ride over the Rocky Mountains? Visit the Columbia Icefield and ride on the Icefield Explorer to

view the Athabasca Glacier, before continuing along the scenic road for a 2 night stay in Jasper.

After your time here, board the iconic Rocky Mountaineer train – the most luxurious way to travel through the Rockies! For that ‘Once in a Lifetime’ trip, Southern Cross Travel recommend an upgrade to Gold Leaf Service for panoramic views and 5* dining en route. After your overnight stop in Kamloops, re-board your train, arriving into cosmopolitan Vancouver – the city with snow-capped mountains for its backdrop.

Stay in Vancouver for 3 nights before catching the ferry (or seaplane!) to Vancouver Island.

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Bears, stay at a stunning eco-lodge to view Grizzly Bears, board an Alaskan cruise or travel North to the Yukon to view the majestic wilderness and the Midnight Sun - what a spectacular way to end to your holiday!

This journey is just an example of the bespoke Canada holidays that THE Tailor-made Specialists at Southern Cross Travel can create for you. Contact your local, certified Canada Specialist to discuss your holiday options on canada@southerncrosstravel.co.uk or call the Southern Cross Travel team in Rye on 01797 229200. We will be delighted to arrange an appointment to plan and book your holiday to Canada.

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.

Ingredients: 18

• 100g butter, softened • 100g light soft brown sugar • 2 medium eggs, beaten • 50g self-raising flour • 50g ground hazelnuts • Zest of 1 orange • 300g rhubarb, trimmed and chopped • 2 tbsp caster sugar

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.

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

Serves 6 Ready in 1 hour 15 minutes

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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Placing the cake tin on a hot baking sheet will help to ensure that the hazelnut sponge base is cooked through.

Local Markets Ashford Farmer’s Market First Sunday of every month from 10am to 2pm in the lower High Street.

Charing Farmer’s Market Charing Church Barn 9 -11.30 every Thursday morning. Contact 01233 740176 Egerton Every Friday 2 - 4.30pm Millennium Hall Hamstreet Victory Hall every third Sunday 10-12pm Contact 01797 344437 Rolvenden - 01580 240763 Every Thursday 10am -12 noon St Mary’s Church and the Village Hall Rye Farmers Market Every Wednesday at Strand Quay 10am - 1 pm (From Midday Oct - April)

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Rye Market Every Thursday at the Cattle Market Car Park. Early till around 3pm (depending on the

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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

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: 01797 270757 Wye First and third Saturday of every month on the Village Green in Wye. Tel: 07804 652156 www.wyefarmersmarket.co.uk

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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 comes from, how it is produced, and what it looks where Supermarkets were not in abundance and and tastes like in its natural glory.

Food Markets and Village stores were a popular and regular place that we bought a lot of our foods.

Each producer has a great story to tell of their forefathers and of how they may have adapted A once a week visit to the local Market and in my their farming methods over the years to exist or case it was Ashford was all most families needed to how just ordinary people with a passion and an top up their weekly pantry. Most families were also idea have started producing products that only growing lots of staples in their gardens too because our older generations remember creating or life was different we had the time and skills to buying in their local area. produce our own. Sadly things have changed over the years and Supermarkets have got a foothold Local food has less far to travel so can be delivered on most of our lives for almost every product you and sold soon after it is picked. The food should need in the home, I have heard them described as be fresh and at its best. Producers also can select large car parks with shops attached! Convenience varieties for flavour rather than those that travel for the faster paced life we lead has been a benefit well or have a long shelf life. These might be on our time and perhaps pocket but not on our heritage varieties or unusual. environment and local farming economy let alone to mention our health, several studies have proven In each edition of the Village Directory I will that. endeavour to introduce you to some of the wonderful products and producers right here on Food we need it, we love it but do we all really your doorstep. Tell you their stories, introduce understand the importance of supporting our you to their products and tell you where you can heritage and the providence of the foods we put on buy them in your local area. 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 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.

Rhubarb 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.

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

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Brabourne CEP School and The Friends of Brabourne Church. For further information, call 01303 814432

The 1066 Archery Club of Tenterden

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.

Woodchurch Film Society Friday 18th April Suffragette 2015, 106 mins, 12A Time: doors open

7pm for 7.30pm screening Tickets: £4 (members), £5 (non-members). All available at the door. Venue: The Memorial Hall, The Green, Woodchurch TN26 3PF Refreshments: hot & cold drinks plus home-made cakes for sale.

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

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Eastbourne, 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 Flower Club - Our monthly meeting

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.

Enquiries: 01233 628278.

The Biddenden Horticultural Society meets on Wednesday 27th April in the Village Hall (7:15pm Walk or Cycle. A chance to explore the countryside

and villages surrounding Brabourne and Smeeth with a choice of a 7 mile or 10 mile walk or a 17 mile cycle. Pick up a route map and checkpoint card from the Oak Room near Smeeth church between 9 and 10am and follow the route at your leisure, including a lunch at The Black Horse, Monks Horton for added energy. Entry free with sponsorship (form available from Hesterfenwick@Hotmail.com) or £5 for adults/£3 for children on the day. All proceeds to

will hold an Open Day at the archery range at Pickhill Farm, Pickhill Business Centre, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden 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 beginners’ coaching course to run from Saturday, 7th May to Saturday, 28th May at a cost of £50.00 per adult and £35.00 per junior (11-18 years). After this, those who complete the course successfully may join the Club and take part in Club competitions or just come along to shoot.

For more information, go to www.1066archery. co.uk or phone (email) Craigan on 07866 755300 (barnett@fsmail.net) or Roger on 07729 374605 (rmh_thomas@hotmail.com).

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

‘Celebration of Weddings Through The Years’ Saturday & Sunday 28th & 29th May at St Margaret’s Church, Hothfield. TN26 1EL 10.30 am - 5.00 pm on both days. Come and view original wedding dresses from the last six decades and floral displays. Visit our Pop Up Cafe for delicious home made refreshments Admission Free

The Wealden Literary Festival. The festival will run on the 18th – 19th June from Boldshaves Gardens, Kent . We have a fantastic line up of authors speaking at the festival with local suppliers, crafts, food stalls and art installations all taking place over the weekend. We are also offering free events including art workshops and bushcraft for children under the age of 14.

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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.

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Examples of changes are extensions, conservatories, removal of load bearing walls, electrical work, the installation of double glazing, boilers, wood burning stoves and cavity 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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preferably at the cost of the Seller, but the type of insurance commonly available is against the risk of enforcement action being taken by the local authority and in most cases that is unlikely.

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.

If you’re looking for a conveyancer, we would be delighted to help. Please feel free to call us on: 01580 762248

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As a local firm of accountants we understand the needs of businesses. We provide a wide range of services including: • Trading accounts for the self employed, buy to let landlords and partnerships • Limited accounts and corporation tax returns for companies • Self Assessment tax returns for individuals • VAT returns and payroll services for businesses • Construction Industry Scheme returns • Bookkeeping services • Personal tax compliance and advice For more information and a personal approachable service please call 01233 822235 or email at info@ohtaxation.co.uk Suite 4, The Oast, Thorne Business Park, Forge Hill, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent TN26 3AF

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Veterinary Practices Rye 01797 222265 Tenterden 01580 763309 Rye Town Council 01797 223902 Tenterden Town Council 01580 762271 Parish Councils: Rolvenden 01580 241347 Tenterden 01580 762271 Wittersham 07944 183798 Ashford Borough Council Ashford Gateway Plus Tel: 01233 331111 Tenterden Gateway Tel: 0300 041 4141 Citizens Advice Bureau 01233 626185 Homewood School & Sixth Form Centre 01580 764222 Rye Primary School 01797 222825 Rye College 01797 222545 Kent Adult Education Homewood Centre, Homewood School: 01580 764356 Rye College: 01797 222545 Tenterden National Trust Assoc Ann Stevens 01580 764791

Rotary Club Of Tenterden Kelvin Williams 01580 761376 www.rotary1120.org/tenterden Rye & Winchelsea Rotary Club Membership: 01797 225739 Meetings: 01797 226380 Tenterden & District Residents’ Assoc. Chris Mason 01580 765199 www.tdra.org.uk Iden & Playden Garden Society Tel: Morris Metcalf 01797 280205 Rye Tourist Information Centre www.visitrye.co.uk 01797 229049 Sinden Theatre (Arts College) 01580 763826 www.sindentheatre.biz info@sindentheatre.biz Royal Mail Residential Customer Services 08457 740740

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