Tenterden April 2017

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Welcome Hi everyone welcome to the April edition.

Spring is sprung, the grass is riz, I wonder where the birdies is. The bird is on the wing, no, that’s absurd, the wing is on the bird! My dad used to recite this poem (often) while I was growing up, now when the first signs of spring appear it’s the first thing that pops into my mind.

The next thing that comes to mind is “What will we do this year to make the most of the great outdoors, and at the same time create some great memories? Although Easter is on the way, it’s still very early to count on the weather, but as soon as the sun shines I’ll be out there lapping it up.

Last year we invested in a gas BBQ for a big family get together. We couldn’t wait to try it out, so we arranged for my brother and sisterin-law to help us! We had a drink or two while the food cooked, then we ate until we were full and turned the BBQ off. An hour or so later we felt peckish again, so we turned the BBQ back on and did the same again. Then even later still, the BBQ was turned on yet again. It was then that I fully understood the advantage of a gas BBQ, the ability to turn it on at a moment’s notice and immediately prepare your food (if there’s any left!). What was planned as a BBQ practice run turned into a 12 hour BBQ Marathon. Needless to say we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! If the weather allows, I know what I’ll be doing this Easter weekend!

Keep your fingers crossed for some great weather and have a wonderful Easter.

Debbie T: 01233 720488 e: info@thevillagedirectory.co.uk e: events@thevillagedirectory.co.uk w: www.thevillagedirectory.co.uk May Issue Deadline 10th April 2017

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Flower Power

by Pippa Greenwood

Blooming Hollyhock Flower

You can grow a huge range of flowers from seed at home.

It’s amazingly inexpensive and surprisingly easy too. If you’re after some long-term residents for your flower borders then rather than paying several pounds for each and every plant you buy, why not be a bit more adventurous and grow your own from seed?

Just about every perennial flower - that’s those that last for years and don’t have to be replaced on an annual basis - is available to grow from seed, and although you’ll have to wait until the plants have put on plenty of growth before they start to perform, once they have reached flowering size, they’ll just keep on and on performing! There are lots to choose from, including lupins, silene, Echinaceae, geranium, perennial poppies, delphiniums, gaillardia, hollyhocks, rudbeckia and salvia. Pay a visit to your local garden centre or study the pages of some seed catalogues and start plotting and planning what you’d like; you could save

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yourself a fortune, and all from a packet or two of seed.

To get started, all you need are some containers into which you can sow the seed – I like to use half-sized seed trays, RootTrainers or smaller individual cells. You will also need some good quality compost and your chosen seeds. The job will be all the easier and better if you have something to tamp down the compost too, plus labels, a permanent marker, a dibber and some vermiculite (for covering seeds that need some light to germinate well).

Compost often has a fair number of lumps in it, so sieving it through a compost sieve (which has much larger holes than a kitchen sieve) will allow you to remove the larger lumps, leaving fine compost perfect for seed sowing. If you sieve it straight into the pots, cells or trays, make sure you collect up any that falls on the surface below.

Once the compost is in the

tray or pot, firm it down so that there are no large gaps beneath the surface, as you don’t want subsidence later on. Levelling it off will make it easier to ensure the seeds are all sown evenly and at the same depth. You can make your own tamper using a piece of wood with a small block of wood nailed to it to make a ‘handle’.

When it comes to sowing the seed, it is worth remembering that it is easier to look after the seedlings later on if the seed has been sown in rows, rather than randomly scattered.

Straight rows are easily made using a plastic plant label.

Check the seed packets for the precise depths at which the seed needs to be sown as this will differ from variety to variety. If you are sowing seeds in small cells then it is easier to make the holes using a dibber. If you don’t have one, a pencil works perfectly well!

RootTrainers are particularly useful for larger seeds such as sunflowers. Sowing the

The Garden seed thinly along the drills in a seed tray makes life easier later on. Sown too densely, the seedlings that emerge will need more thinning out, and will be more likely to become drawn, leggy and weak, whereas given a bit more space they tend to be a lot sturdier.

Once in place, just cover the seed with compost.

If you are sowing larger seed into cells, just pop the seeds in to the prepared holes and cover to the required depth.

The ideal sowing depth will be stated on the seed packet – it is not too exact a science, but it is best to get it about right!

When all the seeds are sown, use a watering can with the rose attached to water the compost thoroughly. If the seed sown was quite small

then it is best to water the compost by standing the tray in a shallow tray or bowl of water, and allow the compost to absorb the water from below – this way the seeds are less likely to be displaced.

Finally, don’t forget to label your seed trays clearly, ideally with a permanent marker. You may think you’ll remember what is in each tray, but seedlings don’t always resemble the full-grown plants that closely. Many perennials need heat for the seed to germinate reliably. Put the trays, pots or cells into a propagator, standing each on moist capillary matting. Once the seedlings appear, gradually lower the temperature and then prick each one out into its own pot. Allow them to

grow on, keeping them fed and watered as necessary. In just a few weeks or months you can have some great plants ready for the garden.

Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood. com to buy gorgeous UK grown vegetable plants accompanied by weekly advice emails from Pippa, or to peruse the really useful selection of Pippa’s favourite gardening items including SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, raised bed kits, Nemaslug and other nematode controls for leather jackets, vine weevils and other pests, pull-out EasyTunnels, signed books and lots more besides.

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We pride ourselves on our high quality workmanship and attention to detail and only use the best quality materials. We have an excellent local reputation and will continue to provide a consistent level of service to all our clients, old and new. We aim to leave our customers not just feeling that they have had a product erected or installed, but that they have received a highly professional service with a very personal touch.

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Home & Interiors Refresh Your Home For Spring unnecessary items take up much-needed space.

Let go of them and you’re bound to feel better: it’s like therapy for your interior.

As our gardens start to grow and blossom fills the trees, it’s time to think about refreshing and re-energising our homes ready for a stylish spring.

Clear the clutter There’s nothing like a good oldfashioned tidy up to make your home feel re-booted. Heavy winter duvets, furry throws and cable-knit hot water bottles can all be stored out of the way, while at the same time this is a good opportunity to go through shelves and cupboards and get rid of anything you no longer need. Give it to charity, hold a car boot sale, sell it in on Ebay – whatever works best. If it’s broken, mend it or throw it away; 10 don’t let worn out, unusable and

Clean house Now that you have lots of lovely clear space, you will probably notice that some of your house could do with an extraspecial deep clean.

How good will you feel when you have washed down your front door, wiped all your shelves and light fittings, shampooed your rugs, washed your loose covers and curtains and taken your duvets to the launderette? To say nothing of cleaning your mirrors and windows – there’s nothing like a bit of scrunched-up newspaper and white vinegar for giving them a wonderful sparkle.

Have a brush with paint Take a long hard look at your paintwork. Be honest: has some of it seen better days? Perhaps windows need sanding and repainting, or door frames need touch-ups where they’ve had knocks and bashes over the years?

Or maybe a whole room could do with a makeover? You simply can’t beat the spick-and-span look of a newly painted space; it’s a relatively quick and inexpensive DIY job that creates an overall impression going above and beyond the effort involved.

By Katherine Sorrell Introduce colour Now’s the time to ditch dark, heavy and gloomy winter shades and get fresh with spring-like colour. Yellow, blue and green are all traditionally associated with spring – and it just so happens that Pantone’s colour of the year is gorgeous ‘Greenery’, described as ‘a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade that evokes the first days of spring when nature’s greens revive, restore and renew’.

Use liberally with plenty of bright white for a really clean, fresh look for the season.

Include a dash of pattern Your clean, clear backdrop of pale spring colours is perfect for adding pops of pattern to make an impact. Chevrons are still having a moment, as are triangles and geometrics in general (especially if they have a tribal feel), as well as tropicals, textures (think chunky knits or grassy weaves), graphic botanicals such as ferns and leaves and the natural patterns of marble and stone.

Up your game with accessories Out with the old and in with the new: replace accessories that have seen better days with on-trend items such as cushions and throws, duvet covers, vases, prints, small storage containers, mirrors, clocks, table lamps and plants (quick tip: grab a succulent, a cactus or

The Home an air plant for fashion-forward houseplant style). You really don’t have to spend a fortune to overhaul your look dramatically.

Add some scent We all want a beautifully scented home – but instead of artificial air fresheners, whether spray or plugin, use scented candles, avoiding paraffin-based ones in favour of natural wax. Alternatively, try reed diffusers with essential oils, or simply arrange locally sourced, scented flowers (the ones imported from abroad don’t tend to smell so good). And one last thing – if possible, try to dry your laundry in the sunshine outdoors – you just can’t beat that beautiful fresh smell.

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outside in a patch of sunshine – so think about pressure washing your patio, scrubbing up your barbecue and cleaning down your outdoor furniture ready for some outdoor entertaining. After all, it’s not that long until summer…

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Cake and Bake Chocolate & Orange Hot Cross Buns

Give the classic hot cross bun a delicious twist with the addition of chocolate chips, orange zest and piped chocolate crosses!

Ingredients:

1. Sift the flour into a large bowl and stir in the salt, mixed spice, orange zest,

• 500g strong white plain flour, plus extra for dusting

2. Bring the milk almost to the boil in a small pan then stir in the butter until

sugar and dried yeast. Make a well in the middle.

melted. Leave the liquid to cool until it’s just hand hot. Pour the liquid into the well with the beaten egg and mix with a round- bladed knife to make a soft and slightly sticky dough. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding a little more flour if the dough is too sticky.

• 1/2 tsp salt • 2 tsp ground mixed spice • Zest of 1 orange

3. Place the dough in a clean, lightly greased bowl and cover with oiled cling film. Leave the bowl in a warm place for about 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.

• 50g caster sugar • 1 x 7g sachet easyblend or fast-action dried yeast

4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, flatten out with the

palms of your hands and scatter over the dried fruit and chocolate chips. Fold and knead the dough until the fruit and chocolate chips are incorporated. Divide and shape the dough into 12 even-sized buns and place on a large greased baking sheet.

• 300ml hand-hot milk • 55g butter, cubed • 1 large egg, beaten

5. Cover loosely with oiled cling film and leave in a warm place until the

buns have risen by at least half again and are almost touching each other - this will take about 45-60 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200C, 180C fan, Gas Mark 6.

• 75g dried mixed fruit • 50g dark chocolate chips

FOR THE GLAZE AND CROSSES • 1-2 tbsp warmed golden syrup • 50g dark chocolate, melted

Makes 12 Ready in 2 hours, 45 minutes 12

6. Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until risen and

golden brown. Leave on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack. Brush with the warmed golden syrup whilst the buns are still warm.

7. When the buns are cold, spoon the melted chocolate into a small

disposable piping bag, snip off the end and pipe a cross on each bun.

Leave until set then serve.

TIP

These buns are best eaten on day they’re made, but if you have some left over the next day simply split and toast and serve with butter or chocolate spread.

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Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Serves 4

Ready in 1 hour 10 minutes

This recipe is a great way to turn chicken fillets into something special. You can prepare them a couple of hours in advance and keep covered in the fridge, then simply cook when needed.

Ingredients: • 75g ricotta cheese • 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves • 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest • 4 large skinless chicken breast fillets • 12 thin-cut rashers streaky bacon • 5 tbsp olive oil • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar • 1tsp Dijon mustard • Pinch of sugar • 100g baby spinach leaves • 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted

TIP

Instead of ricotta you could use low-fat soft cheese such as Philadelphia or a mild and creamy goats’ cheese.

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Use a sharp knife to make a deep pocket in each chicken fillet, making sure not to cut right the way through. Place the ricotta cheese in a bowl and stir in the thyme leaves and the lemon zest. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Place one-quarter of the ricotta mixture in the pocket of each chicken fillet. Use the back of a knife to stretch the bacon rashers. Wrap 3 rashers around each chicken fillet and secure with a metal skewer.

Preheat the oven to 180C, 160C Fan, Gas Mark 4.

Heat 1tbsp of the oil in a frying pan and fry the chicken fillets over high heat for 2-3 minutes until the bacon is browned, turning once. Transfer to a roasting tin and cook for 35-40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Cover and leave in a warm place to rest for 10 minutes.

To make the dressing, whisk the remaining oil with the vinegar, mustard and sugar in a small jug and season to taste. Slice each chicken fillet into 6 pieces and arrange on the salad leaves. Scatter over the toasted pine nuts and spoon over the dressing.

Serve immediately.

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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

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

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W h a t’s O n Tenterden & District Horticultural Society. Friday 7th April “Growing and showing hardy fuchsias”

by Mr Derek Dexter at St Mildred’s Church Hall, Tenterden at 7.30pm. Derek will demonstrate how to grow fuchsias successfully, from cuttings to flowing plants. Fuchsia plants will also be available to purchase.

SEWING ROOM SALE Saturday 8th April 10am - 12noon Victory Hall Hamstreet Sale of unwanted fabrics, wools, trimmings and craft pieces. Turn out your excess pieces and buy some more! 01233 732684 Little Chart Spring Flower Show will be held Saturday 8th April in the Parish Hall at 3pm .

Entries welcome . Schedules available from Julie Lilwall at julielilwall@hotmail.uk [for setting up times see schedule] . Come along and enjoy the show even if you do not wish to make entries.

Spiritualist Meetings held every Saturday evening, at Highbury Hall. Highbury Lane. Tenterden. TN30 6LE. 6.30pm start, doors open by 6pm, April 8th - Jill Larking, Auragraph readings, £5. April 15th - Stephen Morrell. Donations. April 22nd - Mary Ward. £4. April 29th - Barbara Almond. Donations.

Refreshments, all are welcomed.

Smeeth W.I. will meet on Monday 10th April, at the Brabourne and Smeeth Village Hall at 7.30 pm. when our speaker will be Helen Kendall-Tobias when she will confirm what we do already know “Diamonds - A girls Best Friend”. It will be fun. Any lady visitor will be most welcome to join us and for any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Joy Taylor on 01303 812165 or Margaret Garrett on 01303 813932 Lydd Airport Art Exhibition, Easter Weekend Friday 14th April 12.00 - 5.00, Saturday & Sunday 16th &17th April 10.00 - 5.00 and Monday 17th April 10.00 - 4.00. Free admission and car parking.

Refreshments available in restaurant. Local Artists supporting the Air Ambulance. Further information from Anita Warden 01797 367734 Ashford Flower Club is hosting a floral art demonstration Tuesday 18th April by Helen Hare entitled ‘East to West’. It takes place at Furley Hall, Maidstone Road, Ashford TN24 8TX, starting at 7.30pm. We welcome anyone interested in flower arranging - visitors tickets £3.00 at the door.

and turbulent history and a guide to successful growing techniques. Visitors will be made most welcome. For further enquiries please contact Wendy Sanders on 01303 813451 or email brabournewendy@gmail.com.

The Five Church Walk Monday 1st May. The walk starts at 10am from Chilham, Godmersham, Boughton Aluph, Challock or Molash church.

You can start when and where you like. This is a sponsored walk in aid of the churches, Kent Air Ambulance and the Pilgrims Hospices. Funds raised are distributed according to your wishes.

Those without sponsors are welcome and are asked to make a minimum donation of £5.

The churches also have loos and home-made refreshments to offer while you take a welcome break. For more info or for entry and sponsorship forms, contact any of the churches, charities or go to www.thefivechurchwalk.co.uk or phone 01233 641913.

The Weald of Kent Computer Club will meet on Wednesday 19th April in Biddenden New Village Hall at 7.30 pm. This evening Phil Birch from Highway Support will give a talk on “ Artificial Intelligence - how it affects YOU”.

Annual membership is £10.00. Non-members are welcome at £2 a visit. Full details: http://www. wealdofkentcomputerclub.co.uk/ Enquiries: secretarywkcc@yahoo.co.uk The Biddenden Horticultural Society meets on Wednesday 26th April in the New Village Hall (7:15pm for 7:30pm start) The topic this evening ‘English Gardening – The Start of the Art’. A talk given by Anna Parkinson on medicinal plants, their use past and present. We will also have our ‘Plant Swap’ – bring along a plant and take a different one home. Members fees are £2, Non Members £3. Annual membership £5. New members always welcome. Contact Irene on 01580 291777 or Lesley on 01580 291931.

Biddenden Flower Festival “Books in Bloom” Saturday 27th May - Monday 29th May 10am5pm at All Saints Church Biddenden. Free Admission. Stunning floral displays, Refreshments, music. “Songs of Praise service 6pm Sun. Contact 01580291463 Sellindge and District Bowls Club will be holding open days if you would like to try bowling. Every Sunday in May at 10am just for a couple of hours, we can be found behind the tennis courts at the Sport and Social Club, Swan Lane. Bowling at Sellindge is for any one over the age of 13 (but anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult) and free coaching will be available, equipment will be provided but all we ask is that you wear flat smooth soled shoes. If you would like any more information please call 01303 230983 or 01303 268889 or just turn up, we look forward to welcoming you

Woodchurch Art Society will be holding their popular annual Art Exhibition at the Woodchurch Memorial Hall Friday 26th May 7 - 9pm, Saturday 27th May 10am -4pm and Sunday 28th 10am - 4pm. Over 200 paintings on display, artist in residence. Have a go Joe’ for the children, raffle, cards and tombola. Delicious home made cakes Brabourne & Smeeth Gardeners’ Society will and refreshments. Everyone welcome, FREE ENTRY meet in the village hall Friday 28th April 7.15 for 7.30 pm when a Tulip Show will be held with staging from 6.45pm until 7.15pm. This will be followed with a presentation by Rachel Castle on “The Auricula”, which will cover a journey through time to learn about the plants’ long 19

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Hobbies The Sky’s No Limit For Amateur Photographers

By Kate McLelland Ever since the BBC launched its ‘Weather Watchers’ feature in November 2015, the work of the UK’s amateur photographers has enjoyed unparalleled public exposure, with images contributed by keen volunteers appearing on our TV screens morning, noon and night.

According to the BBC’s Head of Weather, Liz Howell, the goal of Weather Watchers – launched as part of the BBC’s flagship Make it Digital initiative - was to create a new, crowdsourced weather club that would “enable people across the UK to help tell the story of the great British weather”. While it has definitely achieved that aim, it has also showcased the talent of Britain’s amateur photographers in an unexpected way.

So what do you need to become an amateur photographer?

Which camera?

When you start to shop for cameras, you may be confused by terms such as ‘SLR’ or ‘DSLR’ and ‘mirrorless cameras’.

‘SLR’ stands for ‘single lens reflex’.

‘DSLR’ is, of course, used for a digital single lens reflex camera.

Both types use a mirror between the lens and the film (or digital image sensor), which means the image you see through the viewfinder or display screen is the same as the one that will

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appear on the final image. The lighter, less bulky ‘mirrorless camera’ (also known as a compact system camera) is becoming more popular.

There are many, many websites available to guide you towards the best purchase. If you are still finding it hard to make a decision after your research, you could drop into your local camera shop for some face-to-face advice.

If you decide to go digital rather than use film, you will probably need to download some photo editing software. This can be expensive, but don’t worry if you can’t afford products at the top end of the market. You can download free software such as GIMP, Paint.NET or Photoscape that perform most of the functions you’ll need, without adding to your budget.

What subjects excite me?

Before you stock up on expensive equipment, it may be helpful to decide on the kind of photography that really interests you. Wildlife shots? Portraits of people? Urban and rural landscapes? Macro images?

How do I learn?

There are many ways to develop the skills you need. You could take an adult education course, join a local camera club, buy a ‘how to’ book or simply look online for sites that offer advice to beginners.

Once you’ve decided, you’ll be able to focus on the specific items of equipment you need – for example, would a tripod be useful for shooting in low light without flash? Will you need a telephoto lens for long distance shots?

How about a wide-angle lens, for photographing a high building or an expansive landscape?

Of course, it may be some time before you feel confident enough to share your work with a wider audience. Then it will be up to you whether you become a BBC Weather Watcher, an entrant for ‘Amateur Photographer of the Year’ or someone who simply loves to share their work with family and friends.

Final finish You may also want to think about how your images will be used. Will you print them as hard copies and create a portfolio of your work, or maybe share them online, using an image hosting website such as Flikr?

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ST MILDRED’S CHURCH HALL Over the past couple of years we have made a lot of improvements to the St Mildred’s Church Hall in Church Road, Tenterden.

During 2015 changes were made to the layout of the rooms at the rear of the Hall to make a separate suite of rooms for the Tenterden Community Hub to use as their base. This included the refurbishment of the Meeting Room into a suitable space for the Hub volunteers to meet with clients, but also into a suitable space for a small group of up to a dozen or so people to hold a formal, or informal, meeting. We thank Tenterden Community Hub for carrying out these changes for us.

Last year a group of volunteers redecorated the main hall to smarten it up for our hirers.

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There are also a limited number of spaces available for hirers’ cars in the halls car park.

So if you are looking for a venue for a regular weekly or monthly event, or for just a one-off event, please contact our Halls’ Administrator, Anne Alexander, on 07873 579581 or email: stmildredshall@hotmail.co.uk.

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Kid’s Corner

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Parenting Children’s Parties Balloon candles available from www.dotcomgiftshop.com

Keep the fun levels up and your stress levels down with our top party tips.

OUTDOOR PARTIES Most kids love a treasure hunt, and it ties in well with a pirate, knights or princess party. You could leave a series of clues leading to one big stash of small prizes to split (chocolate coins tend to go down well). Or you could hide sweets, trinkets and other mini prizes around the garden. Just make sure you keep a few extras to hand, to avoid any tears.

Once they’ve found the treasure, you could: • Have a water pistol fight.

• Challenge the kids to an obstacle course.

• Hold a mini-Olympics, complete with ‘real’ medals.

• Set up a tin can alley, or a game of skittles.

PARTIES FOR CRAFT-LOVING CHILDREN If your child loves nothing more than creating a new work of art, why not dedicate the party to ‘making stuff’? Depending on the age of the children, you could: • Make masks out of paper plates, feathers, stickers, glitter and so on.

• Paint pots or trinket boxes.

• Decorate plates or mugs with porcelain pens.

• Raid the recycling box to make

robots, spaceships or monsters.

Make sure you tell parents that the children will need old clothes or painting aprons. And bear in mind that paint may not have dried by the time the party finishes, so you’ll have to deliver the artwork at a later date.

PARTIES FOR PRE-TEENS Pre-teens may prefer to head out somewhere with a couple of friends. If they do want a party though, you could: • Host a sleepover, complete with movie, popcorn and a chocolate fountain.

• Hold a fashion show. Just raid some charity shops and let kids loose on the clothes with fabric pens, glitter and badges.

• Have a disco party, with glow sticks, a glitter ball and a danceoff.

PARTIES THAT LET YOU TAKE IT EASY If this all sounds like a bit too much work, you could turn to the professionals. From hiring a children’s entertainer to heading to a soft-play centre, there are plenty of options to choose from. And they’re often not as expensive as you might think.

Some companies offer a full package including entertainment, food and a party bag, which can actually work out around the same price as you’d pay to buy it all yourself.

by Kate Duggan Alternatively, you could let your child choose two or three friends to take out for the day. Head to the zoo, trampoline park, cinema, theme park, or just out for a picnic.

TOP TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL PARTY: • Don’t invite too many people.

A good rule of thumb is to only invite one or two more than the age of your child. So if your son is turning five, you might want to invite six or seven children. However, it is a very rough guide, as all children are different.

• Consider how many children there are in the class or friendship group. Inviting 12 of the 14 girls in your daughter’s class could cause a lot of upset.

• Don’t overwhelm your child.

Younger children may struggle with lots of excited guests, loud music and bright lights. Try to create a safe, quiet space where they can retreat if they need to.

• Don’t feel you have to spend a fortune. Often the simpler, cheaper parties are the ones that children love the best.

• Rope in as many helpers as you can!

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Clubs & Societies

Tenterden

Ashford Ramblers www.ashford-ramblers.org.uk T: 01233 668762 Benenden Players www.benendenplayers.co.uk Bowls Club T: 01580 766659 Deep South Line Dancing Club every Tues evening 7.30pm until 9.30pm at St Michaels Village Hall, St. Michaels, Tenterden.

We are a small friendly club and welcome new members of all ages though not suitable for beginners. Great music and good exercise with a qualified teacher.

Contact Pam on 01580 241389 for further details.

Homewood & District Astronomical Assoc. (Hadas) www.hadastro.org.uk Meets 2nd Thurs of each month, 7.30pm, Homewood School. Martin Frey: 01233 758222 Homewood Badminton Club Tuesday Evenings At Tenterden Leisure Centre. Contact Doreen Mackey 01580 762965 Lions Club Of Tenterden David Walshe T: 01580 766162 Parkinson’s UK, Ashford Branch.

Meets 1st Wednesday of every month at Godinton Village Hall, Loudon Way, Ashford. For information call Mike Wharrad – 01233 623530 PILATES. Tenterden Mondays 9.30am, Wednesdays 9.00am.

Mixed ability classes. Body Control Qualified Instructor.

Contact Liz 07958 708874 or email: lizsims.pilates@gmail.com Rotary Club Of Tenterden Kelvin Williams, 01580 761376 www.rotary1120.org/tenterden Tenterden & District Residents Association - looking after the interests of locals - Membership Secretary Mike Lyons (01580 765423)

Sinden Theatre Contact Homewood

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School

01580 764222 Ext 284 www.sindentheatre.com St. Michaels Short Mat Bowls Club Tel. 01580 762037 Friday Evenings 7.15pm St. Michaels Village Hall.

St Michaels Village Community Group Meet once a month, please check our website for event information and details of our next meeting www. stmichaelsvillage.com Tai Chi - Every Friday at Tenterden Club, upper hall, from 10.30 to 11.30 at £5 per person, this is Tai Chi Yang Style focusing on the health aspect of Tai Chi, and can help with balance, stability, relaxation, coordination strengthening and overall wellbeing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Just turn up and join us.

Tenterden Active Retirement Association (TenARA) Secretary: Anne Alexander 07873 579581 (after 5pm) Email: tenttenara@ hotmail.com Tenterden & District Assn.

Angling & Preservation Paul Locks: 01580 292201 e:plocks578@btinternet.com Tenterden Badminton Club T: 01233 633488 Tenterden Bowls Club Recreation Ground Road. Come join our 100 yr old outdoor club in Tenterden. Fresh air, gentle exercise, good company, new friends, good fun for 8 to 80+ year olds.

Tenterden Camera Club - A chance for members and guests to meet socially and discuss photography, exchange ideas, tips and problems. We have an informal “Snap Chat” meeting at 7.30pm in the William Caxton on Tenterden High St on the first Monday of each month to discuss photographic issues.

There is no charge and all are welcome - just buy yourself a drink... We also meet fortnightly (the second Thursday and the fourth Wednesday each month)

in the upstairs meeting room at the Zion Baptist Church, Bridewell Lane in Tenterden.

Every month we have a fun project or theme for members to capture, complimented by the occasional local outings. Most months we have a speaker and at the end of the month (Fourth Wednesday) we have a social club evening where we look at the pictures and others with a cup of tea and biscuits. New members and guests very welcome. Full details on our web site: www.

TenterdenCameraClub.co.uk Tenterden Cricket Club T: Mr D Carter 07970 747244 Tenterden Cycling Club For Tenterden & St Michaels & surrounding areas. Suitable for all abilities. Contact Ian McCormick by email or text, email preferred TN30CC - Cycling Club. Email: tn30cycleclub@ gmail.com, T/txt, 07724 141115

www.tenterdencycleclub.com

Tenterden Day Centre, Church Road, Tenterden. Contact Sally Pettengell 01580 762882 Tenterden Duplicate Bridge Club. Contact Sue Rolles 01797 252753.

Tenterden Golf Club T: 01580 763987

enquiries@tenterdengolfclub.co.uk Tenterden & District Horticultural Society.

Guest speakers, plant sales, outings and practical workshops on all things horticultural. Contact: Lindy Bates 01580 764505.

Tenterden & District Local History Society T: 01233 770082 Tenterden & District Museum Assoc. Tenterden Museum T: 01580 764310 Tenterdenmuseum@yahoo.co.uk

Tenterden National Trust Assoc Ann Stevens 01580 764791

Tenterden Over Fifties Singing Every Wednesday afternoon 2pm - 3.30pm term time St. Andrews Church Hall, Ashford

Clubs & Societies Rd. Tenterden...just at top of Turners Ave. Just FUN singing for all. First visit is free to see how you enjoy it. Contact us on 01233 750585 Email: celia@livinglively.org.uk Tenterden Operatic & Dramatic Society Mrs. A. Patrick 01580 241966 www.tods.me.uk Tenterden Singers T: Martin Bailey 01233 820322 Rehearsals on Tuesday evenings 8pm in the Music Block of Homewood School. Musical Director: Stephen Pusey Tenterden Spiritualist Centre Highbury Hall. Highbury Lane.

TN30 6LE, every Sat evening, from 6.30pm all are welcomed.

Contact David Burgess 01233 756127 davidburgess127@ btinternet.com The Tenterden Club Church Road, Tenterden e: thetenterdenclub@ btconnect.com w: www.thetenterdenclub.co.uk Any queries please contact Ann Francis (Club Secretary) on 01580 762888 weekdays 10 till 2.00 Tenterden and District Twinning Association, (twinned with Avallon, France) Contact Suzanne Tiltman 01233 770777 suzanne.tiltman@gmail.com

Tenterden Tennis Club T: 01580 762580 Tenterden Ukulele Club. Open to all ages and levels. Contact Darren 07718 134 404. dcollins40@hotmail.co.uk Tenterden U3A

Village Halls

St. Michaels 01580 766811 Stone in Oxney 01233 758362 Rolvenden 01580 241211 07874214916 Wittersham 01797 270048 Biddenden 01580 291320

If you are not in work with time to spare, the U3A offers leisure activities and an opportunity to meet like-minded people in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere Contact Doreen Healey 01580 765064 e: doreenhealey@ hotmail.co.uk Tenterden Youth Club Alan Sugden Tel: 01580 765531 The Warblers Tony Singleton T: 01580 753431 www.tonysing.me.uk/mw/ Tenterden Writers’Group We meet every other Monday from 10.30- 12.30 at the London Beach Hotel. We are a friendly bunch and new members, whether experienced writers or complete novices, would be made more than welcome. For details see our website (just google Tenterden Writers) or phone Ken on 01580 201184.

Weald Of Kent Art Group Alison Prall Tel: 01580 240417 Weald U3A is a society for the dynamic over 50s with a thirst for knowledge, social activities and new experiences. We have a large number of interest groups including Bridge, Films, Italian, Jazz, Stargazers, Lunches and Theatre Visits. See www.u3asites. org.uk/weald or contact Richard Sargent, T: 01580 764239 e: r.sargent@btinternet.com Women’s Institute: Tenterden: S.Dalgarno. 01580 76498 St. Michaels: B. Watkins 01580 765085

2nd Tenterden Scout Hall Lesley McCarthy 07791 949652 Rye Harbour 01797 223 631 Playden 01797 223 113 Highbury Hall Tenterden Bookings 01580 763692

Tenterden Glebe: Ann Hathaway 01580 761525 Young Wives: St. Michaels J. Coombs 01580 763733 Yoga St Michaels village hall @8.00 pm on Wednesday evenings. Price £8.00 contact Sue Wainwright 07958606939 or 01622890746 for more info.

Rye Rye Bowls Club Contact Annette Bull Tel. 01797 280457 Rye Harbour Sailing Club membership is open to everyone who is interested in cruiser or dinghy sailing on tidal waters. Contact Richard Hopper Membership Secretary for full details. Phone 01797 222291, email richard@richardhopper. plus.com or visit our website www.rhsc.org.uk Rye and District U3A Meet monthly on third Monday of month at 2pm at Rye Community Centre. We have 27 different interest groups meeting at different times throughout the month and are always open to new suggestions and ideas. New members welcome - join us to share a range of educational, creative and leisure activities.

Visit www.u3asites.org.uk/rye or tel. Sheila on 01797 224339 or June on 01797 226380

Church Halls Tenterden Methodist Church Mrs S.Delgarno 01580 764981 St. Mildred’s and the Glebe Hall Anne Alexander 07873 579581

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Don’t Just Leave Your Care To The Kids

by Kate McLelland A debate about how we will fund social care - now and in the future - is currently raging, with politicians blaming each other for the looming crisis.

These days the media is full of stories about vulnerable older people let down by fifteenminute home care visits. Added to this, the Guardian recently reported that the country has lost almost 1,500 residential care homes in the past six years.

All this may leave you wondering what quality of care we can expect in the coming years. If you have children, it may be tempting to ignore the negative headlines, in the hope that your offspring will look after you when the time comes. But given the way lifestyles are changing and new working patterns are emerging, this could be a risky strategy: you would be wise to put an alternative plan in place.

Blame the economy Nowadays, economic pressures are forcing families to live further apart. Research carried out by the WRVS found that a reduction in job security, coupled with changes in the labour market, has driven many families to live elsewhere. 82 per cent of adults who moved away from their parents did so for work reasons, with the result that 10 per cent of

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older people now live more than an hour’s drive away from their nearest child.

We’re all living longer Thanks to improvements in health care, older people are now living longer. Parents are also waiting longer before having their first child – statistics gathered last year showed that first-time mums in their thirties and forties now outnumber those giving birth at age 20 and under.

With the state pension age due to rise again from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028, our working lives are getting longer, too. It’s likely that you will start to need care just as your children are working through their final years before retirement. Even after retirement it’s entirely possible that – exhausted by years of work and parental responsibility – your children may be reluctant to swap full-time work for the job of fulltime carer.

Thinking ahead If you are intending to downsize, then consider moving to a property that can be modified as your needs change, with a toilet - and ideally a shower room - on the ground floor, and a reception room that can be adapted into a bedroom if you become unable to climb the stairs. If the property is close to shops and good transport

links, so much the better.

As you grow older, you should continue to discuss your situation with your children.

It may be that you all agree to move into a property with a ‘granny flat’, or compromise by moving separately to an area where there is a good residential care home nearby, so you can still maintain close contact with your loved ones if your health deteriorates.

Finally, keep an eye on options for funding your long-term care.

There are some excellent sources of advice available, including the Money Advice Service (www. moneyadviceservice.org.uk).

None of us can predict what will happen in the future. In the bestcase scenario you could remain fit and healthy throughout your old age, but if that isn’t the case, considering your options now may make life a little easier for yourself, and your family, as you grow older.

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Beauty British Beauty

by Kate Duggan www.kateduggan.co.uk

This month we’re celebrating British beauty brands, from boutique perfumers to global bestsellers.

The founders of Scottish skincare brand Ishga include a beauty therapist, a scientist and a seaweed specialist.

So it’s perhaps no surprise that Ishga products harness the power of organic seaweed to deliver noticeable, lasting results. Along with Hebridean seaweed, key ingredients include thistle oil, jojoba oil and aloe vera. Ishga products are a real pleasure to use and the brand has built up a devoted fan base (which includes me). You’ll find the Ishga range in a number of five-star spas across the UK, as well as online. If your skin has a tendency to feel dry and tight, try the Hebridean Marine Toner, £25. It’s really hydrating and packed with antioxidants; see www.ishga.co.uk.

Bradford born Leighton Denny is probably best known for his nail varnishes. There are now 101 of them, in pretty much every colour you could want. But Leighton’s talent doesn’t stop there.

His tanning products, lip colours

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and fragrances have attracted a league of fans in their own right. His perfume Light and Dark Lively, £43.50, beat numerous big brand top-sellers to be crowned Elle Magazine’s Readers’ Choice in the Fragrance Foundation UK awards last year. It’s a unisex fragrance that’s citrusy, woody and very wearable; see www.ld-boutique.com.

Narynda Kumar first started experimenting with skincare when she developed stress-related dermatitis. Rather than resorting to steroid creams, she created a balm using the beeswax from hives in her garden. It was so successful that she made more for friends. As demand grew, Narynda decided to take the plunge and set up her own business. She created a range of skincare products using natural ingredients, such as beeswax, oat extracts and seed oils. To begin with, Narynda sold her skincare products at craft fairs and farmers’ markets, but they’re now available from online retailers such as notonthehighstreet.com and Love Lula, as well as from Narynda’s own website. Try the Day Cream, £17.50.

It’s gentle enough for even sensitive skin, but powerful enough to give your skin a real boost; see www. narynda.com.

Spanish-born Marina Barcenilla now lives in Glastonbury, where she’s been creating award winning

Health & Beauty fragrances for several years. One of her perfumes, India, was named Best New Independent Fragrance by the Fragrance Foundation UK. While I do like India, my favourite has to be Spring Rain, £70. With notes including bergamot mint, rosemary, geranium, rose, blood orange, lemon and Indian frankincense, it’s fresh, vibrant and unlike anything else on the market; see www. mbparfums.com.

essential oils. Every product I’ve tried feels really decadent – nourishing, soothing and a real joy to use. The Fragrant Tranquillity Bath Salts, £8.50, for instance, are a real treat at the end of a busy day. They leave skin feeling super soft, and smell divine; see www.akamuti.co.uk.

Akamuti was launched by aromatherapist Lindsey Hedges back in 2003. Since then it’s developed a reputation for great quality, natural products. Everything is handcrafted, using ethically sourced sustainable ingredients, such as seed and nut oils, organic shea butter and

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Wheezes and Sneezes: How to Tackle Hay Fever

Hay fever or seasonal allergies can be caused by the pollen of numerous trees, grasses or plants and it affects around 18 million people in the UK. DIAGNOSIS If you’re unsure it’s hay fever causing your symptoms, see your GP. They may refer you for an allergen test to determine whether you’re allergic to pollen or other organic material such as animal hair or dust mites.

A skin prick test only tests for the most common allergens, so it may be inconclusive. Your skin is pricked and exposed to a tiny dose of allergen - it should react if you’re allergic.

A blood test for the Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody, produced when you encounter pollen, may also be used.

Symptoms Symptoms can range from mild to life-impacting: • itchy and/or runny nose • sneezing • irritated, itchy, watery eyes TREATING HAY FEVER How you treat your hay fever will depend on the type and severity of your symptoms.

Research by Allergy UK in 2014 showed that 62% of sufferers found their current medication ineffective – yet they failed to seek better alternatives or didn’t use it properly (only 14% of steroid nasal spray users were using them

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correctly in the study).

relieve eye itchiness too.

Ask a pharmacist for advice on the right medication and alternatives if it’s ineffective. Ensure you follow doctor’s, pharmacist’s and manufacturer’s instructions carefully. See your GP if over the counter treatments aren’t working, or you develop sinus or ear infections.

Antihistamine nasal sprays relieve an itchy nose and reduce sneezing.

Oral Medications (Tablets and Liquids) Antihistamines block the action of histamine, a chemical triggered by allergen exposure, to reduce or stop your allergic reaction.

They may not relieve a blocked nose but are usually effective against other symptoms. As a preventative, they work best if taken regularly and started in advance of high pollen count periods. They can also be taken as required when symptoms begin.

Some older antihistamines (e.g. chlorpheniramine, known as Piriton) make you drowsy and can affect your ability to do your job or drive. However, most people now choose newer, non-sedating antihistamines (e.g. Loratadine).

Steroids are only usually used short-term if other medications aren’t working or if your hay fever causes or aggravates asthma. They reduce symptoms by reducing inflammation.

Nasal Sprays and Drops Decongestant nasal sprays unblock your nose but can cause rebound congestion after a few days, so only use them for occasional relief or as an additional treatment on days when symptoms are severe.

Steroid nasal sprays or drops prevent and reduce inflammation in the nasal lining and can help

Eyedrops Antihistamine eyedrops reduce itchiness and watering.

Inhalers and Injections If seasonal allergies cause or exacerbate asthma, you may be offered a steroid inhaler and/ or a ‘reliever’, such as salbutamol (‘Ventolin’). Injectable medications may sometimes be recommended if steroids aren’t adequate.

Monoclonal antibody treatments (‘mabs’) such as Xolair block a substance involved in allergic reactions.

Immunotherapy If your symptoms are persistent or severe, your doctor may suggest immunotherapy to progressively build allergen immunity. A specialist will gradually introduce your body to small amounts of allergen by injection or a sublingual tablet and monitor your reaction. Treatment is started three months before your trigger pollen season.

PREVENTION Reduce pollen contact by avoiding drying washing outside, showering before bed and closing windows. You can check the Met Office pollen forecast at www. metoffice.gov.uk/health/public/ pollen-forecast For more information: AllergyUK: www.allergyuk.org; Helpline: 01322 619898

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