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Ashford Friars Prep School

Registrations now being taken for Reception and Year 3 “My child is so confident and independent since joining Reception at Ashford Friars. He really benefits from the small class sizes, the excellent facilities and the varied mix of lessons. He loves Music and Movement, ICT and is very much enjoying hockey. His reading and writing is just amazing too.� Parent, February 2012

Contact our Admissions Secretary, Mrs Jenny Garrard, on 01233 620493 to book a tour with the Headmaster or email ashfordfriars@ashfordschool.co.uk.

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Welcome to the village directory Hi everyone, I must start this month by thanking those of you that have been sending in jokes for the “Wit & Wisdom” page. Emails relating to a variety of different subjects have contained a contribution of wit tagged onto the end., and a special thank you goes to Mo Charlton for sending me numerous jokes and sayings, as well as adding me to his email circulation of witty repartee. Wit & Wisdom lives on!

As this magazine arrives we are about to head into Easter and our thoughts turn to time off from work (yippee), family get togethers and CHOCOLATE Easter Eggs! I’m sure that a very respectable period of time has now elapsed since Mother’s Day so I’m more than ready for my next chocolate fix.

Easter tends to be the first opportunity to get out into the open and enjoy the spring sunshine, I do so hope that the weather continues to be good through the holiday period, it’s such a tonic. For those of you planning to tackle the garden, you‘ll find all the help you need within these pages, hopefully this will make it that little easier and enjoyable. You can than sit back with your Easter Eggs at hand and enjoy the fruits of your labour.

As I write a thought just crossed my mind, isn’t it strange that I have no-one advertising chocolate in this magazine? I would make such a good sponsor!

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Spring is here so why not treat your family to a great day out on the farm!

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Have a great Easter ~ Enjoy!

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A packed programme of events that include cattle slalom, ferret racing, hamster grand prix and lamb hurdles plus fun & games for all the family with a farmers market, home reared hog roast, cream teas and a chance to feed the lambs

Sat 14th–Sun 15th April 10am-4pm Adults £3 OAP’s & Children over 3yrs £2 Homewood School, Tenterden TN30 6LT

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pring is in full swing – the birds are shouting, blossom is blossoming and the garden has sprung into life. The tasks for the month are too long to list, but one of them – if tackled now will save you lots of time and effort as the season progresses, in fact if you leave it too long, you may go off gardening for life when you finally get to it. I’m talking about weeding.

Weeding is one of the (many) onerous gardening tasks and the rate at which the pesky things grow is amazing. They spread while you’re not looking or while you’re too busy with the other growing pile of – insert pile of choice – ironing? Dishes? Clutter?

Paperwork? The thing about weeds is that they’re very competitive with anything else that grows; they’ve evolved over millennia to out-compete all the namby cultivated plants. They’ve learned to germinate earlier, while the soil is still cold and wet, and to hang on in there, some of them re-growing from a tiny speck of root when you think you’ve pulled the blighters up.

There are two main types of weed – perennial (there forever) and annual (living for just one year, but spreading their seed around - forever). Perennials are tough and can spread quickly by sending out runners and underground roots that are hard to

eradicate, especially when they grow among existing plants. Annual weeds seem easier to control, but some can germinate and set their own seed within 3 weeks. And each plant contains thousands of seeds that can lie dormant in the soil for years.

It helps if you can identify the seedling leaves of weeds – that way you can get rid of them before they start spreading (key in ‘weed seedling identification’ on the computer and lots of useful info pops up). If you can get to them early, you may just need a hoe (and a trowel for the tricky ones left over from last

the garden year). I try to pull up weeds whenever I walk through the garden (and then leave irritating little piles of them around the place). But weeding regularly will help you to stay on top of them.

So pick up your hoe, or choose an alternative weapon of mass destruction (but try to be kind to wildlife – skulls on the side of weedkiller packaging don’t bode well) and prepare for battle.

Jo Arnell runs Gardening workshops in Woodchurch 01233 861186 www.hornbrookmanor.co.uk

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the garden The finest quality cultivated turf from specialist turf farms nationwide, delivered promptly and direct at competitive prices.

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STONE GREEN NURSERIES Wholesale Nursery Open to the public On the 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th April Easter We grow our vast range of plants with passion and pride for garden designers, landscapers, local nurseries, farm shops and other horticulture outlets.

On our open weekends We invite you.

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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Pet Care

have even come to ask if the goats are alright! I think they are more than alright, I think they are fascinated..... I have to admit that I do not like the large machinery much.

All the bits of machinery seem to be yellow . Our vacuum cleaner is also yellow and that scares me too. I would like to point out here that I am of course a terribly brave cat- being scared of a JCB just seems sensible to me! I hope that by next month I can report that the machines have moved on!

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Hello Everyone, Mowgli here. I hope you are all well and enjoying the spring weather. It has been quite a busy month in our house. Do you remember how I said it was cold going outside in the snow as I had clipped patches on my side? I was worried I might get pneumonia but I was fine. It was Dennis the goat who got pneumonia just as the snow was thawing. He is very very old and he got pneumonia in the snow once before so whenever it gets cold the goats get special treatment (blooming goats.

They are always getting special treatment as they are so naughty!)- extra straw in their shed, extra insulation on their shed and an extra two meals a day with lots of carbohydrate to help keep them warm. Anyway, despite all this poor old Dennis got pneumonia and had to be examined every day and to have a course of injections. Ebony and I increased the frequency of our ‘goat watch’ from the window to check on him and on day 3 we were pleased to see that things were returning to normal- Clive was injecting Dennis and Dennis was running at Clive and trying to butt him. He didn’t look back from that moment on and I don’t know who was more pleased when the course of injections was over- Dennis or Clive!

The other reason we have been busy this month is that there is building work in the field next to our garden. Every day a new and even bigger piece of machinery arrives. The goats have been on watch- duty as well as they can see quite well through our fence. They have spent so much time at the fence bleating and snorting at the workmen that some of them

Do you remember I mentioned a stray grey cat we had at the Clinic last month? Well, I can report that he has found a wonderful home. He has even been re-named Montgomery after the clinic. Ebony and I hope that he settles in quickly and soon establishes with his humans that he is head of the household!

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Lorraine Horlock is Barking Mad and loves it.

Barking Mad is the perfect alternative to kennels where dogs are cared for by a local, carefully selected host family to ensure that the dog’s home life routine is maintained. In addition they enjoy lots of lovely walks and cuddles too.

Bertie, one of her customers enjoys his rich tea biscuit every morning when at home so that’s what he has when he’s on holiday too!

Lorraine explains “After an initial consultation where we find out all about your dog’s everyday routine, likes and dislikes, they are then carefully matched to the most appropriate host family to ensure your pet has a wonderful stay, so that you can relax on your holiday too. Some of my customers had never been able to go away and leave their dog before but do so now knowing their pet will be safe, stress free and having a great time. Whilst you are on holiday you be updated by text to let you know how your dog is getting on, if you wish”

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time but now we couldn’t be happier”.

The best part of Lorraine’s job is seeing her dog customers go away on holiday and then return having had a great time. Many of the host families live in the country so visiting dogs get lovely walks in our beautiful Kent countryside. As Lorraine says ‘Sometimes I have great difficulty getting them in the car to go home, although they are always very pleased to see their owners.’

Lorraine is also always looking for host families too. To be a host you need to be a dog lover, be at home most of the day, have a secure garden and be committed to maintaining a dog’s home life routine. Lorraine says ‘my hosts really look forward to their doggie guests coming to stay. It gives them all of the pleasure of having a dog with none of the financial, emotional or full time commitment’ If you would like any more information please have a look at the website: http://www. barkingmad.uk.com or telephone Lorraine on 01622 756530

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Tel: 07852 193 404 Also Offering Pet Sitting/Walking/Feeding • Ironing Gardening • Catering • Floristry • Shopping At Done and Dusted Lifestyle Services we offer bespoke cleaning and housekeeping services to make your life easier, and we are focused on providing a quality, confidential service helping you to regain control of your precious time.

We are experienced in all domestic and regular cleans, and if key holders it enables us to assist you in many other ways. Whether you require help with shopping, catering for a dinner party, or just stuck in traffic and need the dog walking or letting out, at Done and Dusted we can help.

Our personal chef can cater for all occasions and functions from a dinner party to weddings, banquets and buffets and with a florist as member of our team, we can also provide floral arrangements for the event.

And why waste your time waiting in for deliveries, servicing etc. when we can be there for you whilst carrying out a variety of

tasks. Maybe treat yourself to a deep Spring clean, or come home to dinner in the oven.

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Mr Tumnus The Furniture Restorer The Cabriole leg design has been around for hundreds of years and was commonly used in this country in the time of Queen Anne and Chippendale. It’s a wonderful aesthetic shape when carved and shaped correctly, and is normally finished at the base by a simple pad shape, although looks even more interesting with a well carved hoof or ball and claw.

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Four footed mammals were the basis of the cabriole leg design, especially mammals like the goat. (They are part of the ungulate family which is not interesting at all, but I wanted to write the word ungulate).

Years ago I broke my left leg, actually crashing into a car at 60 miles an hour whilst sitting on the back of a motorbike is what really broke my leg! I was a little alarmed at the consequential cast that was applied, I say it wasn’t the cast, but the way it exaggerated the shape of my God given leg. I would like to blame the aforementioned crash for the odd shape but alas, another Tozer confession in this magazine will have to reveal that God gave me the legs of an ungulate.

Basically I have a little bowed leg issue, my Dad used to say, for instance, that my legs were so bowed I couldn’t stop a pig in a passage. Another favourite of his was that, on coming to see me take part in the school sports day, he said “that I looked like an egg whisk trying to run”.

It was only then that I stared down at this oddly shaped cast and realised that my Dad had been right all along.

I was actually half goat. So I have been thinking.

On the upside however, if I unfortunately loose a leg, I have loads of Cabriole legs to choose from at my furniture Emporium.

I was thinking I would probably go for one with the ball and claw feature, which could be an improvement to my human feet. I will also go for a little decoration, like a shell motif carved around the knee area, so once I am dressed and greeting my customers no one will ever know any difference!

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The Handy Household - New Ways With Newspapers While we all know that our daily newspaper is a source of news and entertainment, what you might not realise is that it is an extremely useful product to keep around the house. So, next time you’re about to recycle your old newspapers, stop for a minute and consider the following uses.

Newspaper is a very absorbent material - it has to be to absorb the ink that’s printed on it. But this means that it’s also fantastic at absorbing all sorts of moisture. One of the most useful ways of taking advantage of this characteristic is that of drying out leather shoes and bags. Simply place crumpled newspaper in the shoes or bag overnight and in the morning not only will they be dry, but there won’t be any water stains.

If you come home with wet wellies or snow boots, placing them on a pile of old newspapers will avoid creating messy puddles on the floor.

Newspaper will absorb any odours in shoes, lunch boxes or vegetable drawers.

Just place a balled-up piece of newspaper in the offending items and it will deodorise them in no time.

You can use newspaper for cleaning tough marks off mirrors and ss windows by using cleaning fluid on the paper. To clean antique glass that might be damaged by cleaning solutions, use the paper with a solution of one part white vinegar to one part warm water.

With all these versatile uses, let’s hope the digital age doesn’t signal the end for the newspaper, because it’s clearly not just for reading the news.

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Create the Perfect

Home Office Whether you have a dedicated room, a corner of the kitchen, a converted outbuilding or are simply looking to squeeze an office in under the stairs, our expert Katherine Sorrell’s guide will help you create a work space that’s not just efficient and functional, but also inviting and comfortable.

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Size matters Start by considering the size of desk you require. The bigger the better – you will never regret having plenty of space on which to spread out. Do you also need a table and chairs for meetings, or perhaps a sofa or chaise longue on which to recline and read or think?

And storage is vital, whether it’s a shelf above the desk, plan chests, filing cabinets, drawers or stacking boxes. Bear in mind that some things will need to be within arm’s reach, while less-used items can be stored on high shelves or deep cupboards, not necessarily in the same room. In awkward rooms, such as lofts, understairs or other small areas, built-in storage will make the most of the space; otherwise you may consider cheaper, free-standing options.

Get technical A good start is to count up your electrical appliances and ensure that you install enough plug sockets in the right places (about three inches above the work surface is good, plus some hidden lower down, too) to accommodate them all. Place electrical items together so you don’t end up with long stretches of cable between them, and clip trailing wires to backs of table legs where possible. Alternatively, going wireless eliminates some cables entirely, and gives you greater flexibility about where to site your equipment.

In this pretty home office, a wall shelf and natural, neutral storage boxes, baskets, bags and trays from The Holding Company (020 8445 2888; theholdingcompany.co.uk) provide a variety of storage for papers and other work essentials.

Light fantastic Good task and general lighting is vital to avoid eye strain when working at home. The more natural light the better – though beware glare from direct sun, and position your desk at right angles to a window if possible. For working on dim days and in the evenings, fit overhead lighting that doesn’t cast any shadows over your working area – track lighting, spots inset into the ceiling and wall lamps are all options. Desk lamps should ideally be adjustable. Alternatively, consider wiring one or two adjustable lamps into the wall above your desk.

Fabulous furniture Conventional office furnishings are great for efficiency, but tend to look out of place in a home.

While ensuring that your desk and chair are comfortable, seek out furnishings that suit your

the home home and your personality. Plenty of chain stores and independent shops sell home office furniture at a range of prices, but you could also consider hunting around junk shops, second-hand office furniture stores and salvage yards for interesting alternatives, such as old school lockers, a trestle resting on a pair of metal filing cabinets, a distressed kitchen unit or a desktop made from blackboard.

Add functional accessories that will brighten up your day, such as colourful waste bins or funky pen holders, and some finishing touches, such as plants, pictures and scented candles that will make this a space where you really want to spend time.

Shared spaces If your office space is shared with your dining room, kitchen, bedroom or living room, you will probably want to conceal it as much as possible when it’s not in use. Build a large cupboard in a recess next to a chimneybreast, for example, and behind the doors you should be able to squeeze in a desk with some shelving above. In a kitchen you might consider removing a unit. That said, think carefully about whether the room’s two purposes will conflict – if you need to work with the children running around, or when a partner wants to sleep, it’s going to be a problem. You might be better off converting the loft, or fitting an office under the stairs, on a large landing or even in the garden shed.

Top: This clever extendable letter rack can either be placed on your desk or mounted on the wall.

Extension magazine rack, £35.55, Red Candy (0121 2247728; redcandy.co.uk).

Bottom: File away your work disks in plain and simple labelled boxes.

Kassett CD boxes with lids, £2.99 each, Ikea (0845 358 3363; ikea.co.uk).

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To make the mousse, place the white chocolate, milk and vanilla extract in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water and leave until melted. Remove from the heat and stir until smooth then stir in 4 tbsp of the cream.

Dissolve the gelatine in 2 tbsp hot water. Cool for a few minutes then stir into the chocolate mixture. Softly whip the rest of the cream and fold into the chocolate mixture. Whisk the egg whites until stiff and fold in. Spoon the mousse over the sponge base and chill for 3-4 hours until set.

For the chocolate glaze, melt the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Remove from the heat, stir until smooth then stir in the cream. Leave until cool and thick enough to spread, stirring occasionally.

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ROLVENDEN - 01580 240763 Every Thursday 10am -12 noon St Mary’s Church and the Village Hall TENTERDEN COUNTRY MARKET Every Friday 9.30am -11.30am St Mildred’s Church Hall, Church road.

WAREHORNE Warehorne Village Hall 10am -1pm 4th Sunday of the month Tel: 01233 733718 or Mob: 07979 905600.

WITTERSHAM MARKET Every Tuesday Village Hall 9am. - 11am Tel: 01797 270757

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

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Aldington & Bonnington Gardening Society next meeting is on Thursday the 12th April when we will have a talk on “A Year in the life of a Honey Bee” by Mrs Mary Hill. We meet at Aldington Village Hall 7.45pm for 8.00pm.

Visitors welcome. For further information contact Colin Evans 01233720618.

Brabourne & Smeeth Horticultural Society next meeting will be on Friday April 27 with George Puddefoot speaking on the subject of Fuchsias & Pelargoniums (National Collection) 7.15 for 7.30 pm. Visitors and new members will be made very welcome. For further info contact Wendy Sanders on 01303 813 451.

Members Wanted for Kennington Badminton Club who play at The Norton Knatchbull School on a Wednesday evening from 7.30 p.m. - 10.00pm. Previous experience of the game would be preferred.

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Regular exercise has a huge number of benefits: it strengthens your muscles, aiding mobility and reducing the risk of falls and conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease and osteoporosis (brittle bones). It also helps to reduce the risk of other conditions, such as diabetes and stroke.

It improves coordination and balance and encourages a healthy appetite, regular bowel movements and means you are more likely to sleep well at night. It also stimulates the brain, so that you’re less likely to suffer from stress or depression.

Small amounts of regular exercise or activity is better for you than a big burst of energy one day and then nothing for the rest of the week. And exercise doesn’t have to mean going to the gym - there is plenty you can do at home and while you’re out and about to keep active.

At home you can tackle the garden - just a little weeding or pruning is using your muscles and keeping them flexible; and even housework is great for strengthening muscles. Try an exercise DVD at home - and ask a friend to join you to make it more fun. Walk as much as you can each day - to the local shops or library and take up some social activities that will encourage you to meet other people as well as

exercise, such as dance or arts & craft classes; or keep fit for the over 50s. And, if you have lots of energy, you could even try Zumba, which is fast-paced and fun. All these activities will keep your muscles moving and supple.

Age UK (formerly Age Concern) has a nationwide programme, Fit as a Fiddle, which supports people over 50 with physical activity, healthy eating and mental wellbeing. Find out more at www.fitasafiddle.org.uk

Keeping mentally stimulated Studies show that the more you use your brain the more mentally active you’ll remain. As well as slowing down memory loss (although you’re still likely to forget things!), you can also reduce the chances of conditions such as Alzheimer’s. As with physical exercise, keeping mentally active can also help to reduce stress and depression.

There are many activities that can help to keep your brain mentally agile. At home you can tackle crossword puzzles, Sudoku or chess. Maybe now is the time to start reading all those books you never had time for when you were working? It is also possible to ‘train’ your mind by using trigger words to jog your memory. Using sticky notes on the fridge will help to remind you of what you need to do that day.

Joining groups with common interests will encourage you to meet and interact with new people as well as keeping your mind occupied. Try bingo; learn a new language or how to use a computer; or enrol on a cookery course.

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A Cautionary Tale A few days ago I received a telephone call from a worried customer: her laptop had stopped working and when she started it up, she got an ominous “Disk not found” error message. She had taken it to a large well known PC chain and they had quoted her £300 to “replace the motherboard”...

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One of the first questions I ask is: “Do you have a backup?” and I’m no longer surprised when they answer that it’s something they have been meaning to get around to. It’s understandable that in our busy lives, we take our computer for granted.

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I went to the lady’s office to take a look, and to give her a free diagnosis. Over the years, I have developed very quick but effective ways of identifying the likely causes of the most common computer problems. Within 15 minutes I was able to give her the good news that it was a software problem, and it would only take me about 20 minutes to fix it there and then for £25. Of course she was delighted, particularly as I was also able to setup a simple but reliable backup system for her with some of the money she had saved!

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Imagine that you had won the following prize in a contest: Each morning your bank would deposit £86,400.00 in your private account for your use.

However, this prize had rules, just as any game has certain rules. The first set of rules would be: 1.

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Everything that you didn’t spend during each day would be taken away from you.

You may not simply transfer money into some other account.

You may only spend it.

Each morning upon awakening, the bank opens your account with another £86,400.00 for that day.

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It can close the account and you will not receive a new one.

What would you personally do?

You would buy anything and everything you wanted, right? Not only for yourself, but for all people you love, right? Even for people you don’t know, because you couldn’t possibly spend it all on yourself, right? You would try to spend every penny, and use it all, right?

ACTUALLY, THIS GAME IS REALITY!

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Each of us is in possession of such a “magical” bank. We just can’t seem to see it. THE MAGICAL BANK IS TIME! Each awakening morning we receive 86,400 seconds as a gift of life, and when we go to sleep at night, any remaining time is NOT credited to us. What we haven’t lived up that day is forever lost. Yesterday is forever gone. Each morning the account is refilled, but the bank can dissolve your account at any time... WITHOUT WARNING. WELL, what will you do with your 86,400 seconds?

Aren’t they worth so much more than the same amount in pounds? Think about that, and always think of this: Enjoy every second of your life, because time races by so much quicker than you think.

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Oil & Gas Central Heating Specialist OFTEC & Gas Safe Registered

219 Canterbury Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent TN24 9QH

Full central heating installations and system updates Oil boiler and oil tank installation and replacement Gas boilers, fires, cookers and hobs Landlord’s Gas Safety Certificates

Jakeman-homecare@ntlworld.com

All Domestic Plumbing Including

01233 625442 07910591393

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Peg tiles, Slates, Leadwork Mathematical tiles Over 25 years experience City & Guilds qualified, Fully insured Free estimates TEL 01303 814936 . MOB 07708 471869 www.atlas-roofing.co.uk

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Power flushing Unvented hot water systems Bathroom and showers including tiling Hot water cylinders and water softeners Sink, dishwasher and washing machine installations Replacement radiators and thermostatic valves Established 25 Years

Telephone: 01233 812566 Mobile: 07860 877836

Aga and oil appliance repair and servicing specialists • Professional & friendly service • Fully qualified • No call out charge • Family Business Serving Ashford, Folkestone, Romney Marsh and surrounding areas

01303 812907 Please Mention The

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01233 758413 / 07889 041607 Unit 14, Meadowview Ind. Est; Ruckinge TN26 2NR

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t: 01233 639822 f: 01233 639825 e: thestudio@jpdarch.co.uk w: www.jpdarchitecture.co.uk The Studio, Tower Farm House, Faversham Road, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent TN25 4HT

Industrial • Commercial • Domestic • Showers/extractor fans Installations Security and fire alarms • Inspection and PAT testing • Full and part rewires Emergency Lighting • General electrical repairs CCTV • Under floor heating Garden Lighting

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General building - New builds - Extensions Plastering-vaulted ceilings Painting & decorating Roofing - small repairs to strip and re-tile

Tel: 07979 003 291 / 01303 875246 30 years experience / Fully Insured www.fabbuilders.com

Highclere Construction General Builders All Types of Building & Maintenance Work Undertaken

Improve or Even Re-Design Your Living Space • WALLS AND CHIMNEYS REMOVED • NEW INTERNAL DOORS, SKIRTING, AND ARCHITRAVE FITTED

BRICKWORK CARPENTRY PLASTERING ROOFING DRAINAGE

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Phone John Cameron 01233 624093 M: 07740 150 274

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Derek Hales MASTER TILER

Specialist in all Forms of Wall and Floor Tiling Clean, friendly and reliable For your free quotation call Derek on

07905 700 142

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the home Piping Hot Plumbing & Heating Services All plumbing work undertaken No Job Too Small!!

• Burst pipes, Blockages, Taps, Pumps, Radiators, Lead & Drainage work • Bathroom & Shower Installation No Call Out Charge. 24hr Service

Your Kitchen or Bedroom!

We have over 30 years experience in spray finishing existing Kitchen and Bedroom doors, panels and accessories. Why not have your kitchen furniture matched to your kitchen.

You can choose any colour, we will have it professionally mixed in a hard-wearing twopack polyurethane paint, which is the finish we use when spraying Bespoke Kitchens for several kitchen suppliers in and around the Kent and London area.

Call: 01233 733779 or 07515651717

Wilco Plumbing and Heating

Our service includes:- Dismantling (where possible), re-finishing to your chosen colour and re-installing to a professional standard.

• Central heating installations & repairs • Boiler replacement 5 Year Guarantee on new Worcester Bosch Boilers • Oil, LPG Gas & Solar Installations • Emergency plumbing and heating works • All gas installation and repair work • Unvented hot water specialist • Landlords gas safety inspections

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useful information Emergency 999 Police Neighbhd Team Ashford & Tenterden

Crimestoppers

01233 896332 0800 555 111

Out of Hours Doctor 0845 4349655 William Harvey Hospital 01233 633331

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www.samaritans.org Electricity: Southern Electric EDF Energy Gas: Natural LPG

0845 770 8090 0800 783 8866 0800 111 999 Details on tank

Doctors Surgery Willesborough 01233 621626 Wye 0844 387 8419

Parish Councils:

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Brabourne & Smeeth Boughton Aluph & Eastwell Brook Challock Hastingleigh Wye & Hinxhill Westwell

01233 623902 01233 720392 01233 750415 01233 740351 01233 750415 01227 700204 01233 623902 Ashford Borough Council 01233 637311 W: www.ashford.gov.uk Citizens Advice Bureau 01233 626185

Veterinary Surgeons Barrow Hill Vets 01233 624687 Montgomery Vets 01303 813756 Ashford Volunteer Centre 01233 647 422 Age Concern 01233 620 635 www.ageconcern.org.uk

CARM E: Carmromneymarsh@supanet.com W: Www.carmromneymarsh.org.uk

Macmillan Cancer Support W: www.forget-me-nots.co.uk Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s UK, Ashford Branch Contact Mike Wharrad â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 01233 623530 Royal British Legion 01233 620 167 St. John Ambulance Brigade 01233 611 414

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Bus Enquiries Arriva Bus Enquiries 0844 800 44 11 Stage Coach East Kent: 0871 200 22 33 (Timetable) or 08456 00 22 99 (Customer Services)

National Train Enquiries www.nationalrail.co.uk Wealden Wheels 01233 840000

VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS Village Boughton Lees Brook Challock Westwell Wye

Telephone 01233 623639 01233 811730 01233 740504 01233 712107 07504 839 858

Sucklifts Cesspool Emptying Service ~ Est 1986 ~ Accredited Engineer British Water

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