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Welcome Hi everyone, The sun is shining, the birds are singing and at last, as I write, it seems that spring has finally arrived. And what a tonic for the soul it can be, after the long wet winter we’ve had!

It’s strange isn’t it, the year often only starts to kick off as we enter the month of April, but it is also at this time of year when we are inundated with bank holidays. First Easter, then May Day and then Spring Bank Holiday. I’m certainly not complaining, I love the silence of a long weekend, when the phone stops ringing and I can do my own thing, but I do wish they were a little more spread out.

Easter provides an opportunity for many of us, eager to get out in the garden, to tidy up and make preparations for the summer months. It will be a challenge this year, considering how damp, and in some cases water logged, the ground is currently. But if your garden remains a

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Bringing Up Babies

by Pippa Greenwood

and I suggest you choose an odd number, perhaps three, or five for a much larger garden, as this invariably makes a better display than if even numbers of plants are used. It may be tempting to plant too close and although this will provide a better looking display initially, over-crowded plants are less likely to become well established, will have to be moved in the near future and in the meantime will be more prone to numerous diseases.

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A visit to any nursery or garden centre at this time of year will reveal a brilliant array of herbaceous perennials. Right now they might be small and not look particularly enticing but just take a look at the illustration on the label and you will see that these small plants have great potential. They’re also great value, usually somewhere around the £1.50-£2.50 mark.

It’s essential that newly planted perennials are given that little bit of extra tender loving care.

Small plants such as these are more likely to be prone to any weather extremes and even plants in larger pots should be well established. When you ease the plants out of their pots, if you see a really plentiful supply of roots that usually means you have purchased a good plant.

Check the plant labels to see the ultimate spread of the plant. For the best effect you generally want to grow several individuals of the same species

It’s also essential to plant at the correct depth. With herbaceous perennials you need to make sure that you place the plant in the ground to the same depth that it was in the container and although you may decide to mulch the soil afterwards, do remember not to mulch right up to or over the crown of the plant, as this is likely to lead to poor growth and maybe even dieback.

Weed control is essential and you can either hoe regularly between the plants to prevent the weeds causing competition or you can use a deep mulch or perhaps even place squares of landscape fabric or black polythene around each plant. Do remember however, if you use polythene, rain will not be able to penetrate through it and so the plants are more likely to suffer from drought. With landscape fabric this is not a problem. I’m a great fan of copper-impregnated and coated fabrics as these help to keep weeds and slugs and snails at bay. Once you have dug over the whole bed, then it’s well worthwhile adding a general fertilizer. If you notice that the soil is on the heavy

side, I suggest incorporating plenty of bulky organic matter and grit. Similarly, if the soil is excessively dry, then you could try to improve its texture by incorporating large quantities of any good bulky organic matter.

Once the plants are in position, firm the soil thoroughly and do take care not to compact it if it’s on the heavy side. Regular watering is essential and if the ground is not already quite moist, you should water the plants in well. Check them regularly for signs of any pests or diseases as it will be much easier to stop something in its tracks if you start to take action early on in the season.

Pippa loves growing gorgeous veg and wants to persuade you to as well; visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com for the ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ veg growing system where she will send you garden ready plants and weekly advice and tips emails, making veg growing easy, productive and fun.

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Bananas ripen so quickly that it’s easy to find yourself with several left over needing to be used up. Many people don’t like the taste or smell of ripe bananas though so they often go to waste. However, when baked in a cake they lose their slightly sour smell and give a subtle taste, which is particularly delicious when combined with chocolate and walnuts.

Ingredients:

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• 100g butter at room temperature

Preheat the oven to 180C, 160C for fan oven or gas mark 4.

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Grease a 900g loaf tin and line with greaseproof paper

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Cream the sugar and butter together until fluffy

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Add the eggs and the vanilla essence and then the bananas and mix in well

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Carefully mix in the flour and bicarb, baking powder and cinnamon so there are no lumps, then fold through the dark chocolate and most of the walnuts.

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Pour the batter into the loaf tin and bake for 45-55 minutes until a skewer through the centre comes out clean.

• ½ tsp cinnamon

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• 100g Walnuts (Chopped or whole)

Leave on a rack until cool before serving to allow time for the chocolate to set.

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Sprinkle with icing sugar and a few more chopped walnuts.

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• 75g Dark chocolate chopped or coarsely grated

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1st & 3rd Friday of each month 1pm to 4pm Contact Pauline Hickson 01233 740979 The Barn Shop Traditional Market Challock - 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month 10am – 2pm Contact 01233 740237 Charing Farmer’s Market Charing Church Barn 9 -11.30 every Thurs morning Contact 01233 740176 Egerton Every Friday 2 - 4.30pm Millennium Hall 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 (12pm Oct - April) Rye Market Every Thursday at the Cattle Market Car Park. Early till around 3pm (depending on the weather)

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

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Chocolate and Eggs: Easter Food Superheroes or Arch-villains?

It’s Easter, the season of eggs and chocolate. But what’s the latest advice about these foods? Do they harm or heal?

EGGS Research and improved understanding means eggs are no longer a nutritional Big Bad Wolf.

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Packed with goodness A medium egg is very low in carbohydrates and supplies over 10% of our daily protein needs.

Containing just 66 kcals and 4.6g of fat (only one third saturates), it’s a great source of nutrients often scarce in UK diets; around 20% of us are Vitamin D deficient.

Eggs provide a third of daily Vitamin D requirements, around half our required Vitamin B12 and selenium, and Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, folate, biotin, iodine and phosphorous.

What about cholesterol? And salmonella?

Research shows that cholesterol found in eggs and other foods has a negligible effect on our cholesterol levels. Our body makes cholesterol and levels are raised by many factors. Saturated fat was the main suspect until recently, when a fresh look at the evidence cast some doubts.

Regarding salmonella, the Food Standards Agency recommends, for now, that vulnerable groups should only eat hard-boiled eggs.

However, a massive increase in chicken vaccination has more

than halved infection cases. All eggs with the Lion Mark come from vaccinated chickens and all 150,000 tested during the last two years were salmonella free.

Chocolate Chocolate has been accused of causing acne, obesity, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease and diabetes, among others. But it’s not necessarily guilty, and may have beneficial effects.

• Acne. There’s no scientific proof that chocolate causes acne; research suggests foods with a high glycaemic load may be guilty.

• Obesity & diabetes. Due to high sugar and fat, over-indulgence may show on the scales.

However, recent studies show chocolate can lower your insulin resistance (potentially reducing diabetes risk). A study of 1,500 teens showed that those eating 1.5oz of chocolate daily had less body fat and more energy than those eating 0.16oz daily, so some scientists say 1.5 ounces a day may be beneficial (that’s just a square and a half ). Experts say diabetics can eat chocolate, but should monitor their total carbohydrate intake.

• Cardiovascular health, cholesterol levels and blood pressure. Many studies suggest that cocoa has beneficial effects on cardiovascular health, improving blood pressure, vascular function and blood flow and reducing clot risk. It may

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lower cholesterol slightly, but only as part of a low fat diet.

Stroke. A study involving 44,489 people concluded that chocolate eaters were 22% less likely to suffer a stroke and 46% less likely to die from one.

Brain function. Chocolate can help preserve the brain’s blood flow and prevent memory decline in older people, and could be important in diseases like Alzheimer’s.

Mood. Chemicals in chocolate can raise our serotonin levels and affect other receptors in the brain that trigger feelings of well-being.

Migraine. While chocolate contains chemicals believed to be migraine triggers, recent data shows that some cocoa compounds may be beneficial in migraine treatment.

Osteoporosis. The bad news: chocolate may contribute to osteoporosis. One study of women aged 70-85 found that daily chocolate consumers had lower bone density and strength.

Proper comparisons haven’t been done between white, milk and dark chocolate, but most beneficial effects come from cocoa content. So choose high cocoa content varieties low in sugar and fat, and eat chocolate in moderation as part of a healthy diet.

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L i v e Ja z z Events April Ap r i l T h e Fo l k e s t o n e J a z z C l u b A t T h e To w e r To B o o k C a l l : 0 1 3 0 3 2 7 7 1 7 5 A l l g i g s s t a r t a t 8 3 0 p m , Ad m £ 1 0 Tues April 1st TWO TOP TENOR PLAYERS & A GREAT RHYTHM SECTION MIKE AUSTIN / LIANE BASHFORD ( Asstnt MD KYJO ) ( The Sax Sensation from NYJO KYJO ) TED BEAMENT Piano. This former Humph man is a firm favourite at The FJC ALEX KEEN Double Bass - Top man & swings like crazzzy VINCE CLARKE The Driving World of Drums

Friday 28th March - 7.30pm in Bethersden Church a concert by “The King’s Men” (The Choral scholars and Organ scholar of King’s College Cambridge).

Tickets £12 from: Hon Secretary, 27 Chester Avenue, Bethersden TN26 3BW. Send SAE and cheque payable to “The Friends of St Margaret’s Church”. Call 01233820989/820527 or e mail brushwood1@hotmail. co.uk . 26th consecutive year!

Saturday 29 March – Tenterden and District National Trust Association coffee morning at

Oxenbridge Farmhouse, Wittersham Road, Iden near Rye TN31 7UY, 10.00 am to 12.30 pm to celebrate the 20th year of the Association. Arts and crafts on show and for sale. Plants, bulbs and other good things to April 10th THE NIGHT OF THE LEGENDS OF BRITISH enjoy in 17th century barn. All welcome. £3 per person MODERN JAZZ BOBBY WELLINS & DON WELLER at the door. ( Yes I know folks --ts unbelievable ) Plus Plus Plus Friday 4th April 7:30pm - Tenterden and District The Only Rhythm Section For These Legends JOHN Horticultural Society St Mildreds Church Hall DONALDSON Piano - Phenomenal !!! ANDREW Church Lane Tenterden The Millenium Seed Bank CLEYNDERT Double Bass -Amazing Top Quality talk byMr John Withall lecturer, gardening guide and SPIKE WELLS Drums - The Original - The Legend former ranger at Wakehurst Place explains how this April 17th THE MARC PARNELL TRIO ( Son of project will ensure against the extinction of plants Jack ) MARC PARNELL Sensational Drummer NEIL by seed storage Members £2.00, non members £4.00 16 ANGILLEY The Breathtaking Virtuoso of The Piano Includes light refreshment and raffle

CHRIS DODDS Pulsating Double Bass Ace. Plus Wednesday 16th April The Weald of Kent the Special Guest The UKs No1 Jazz Trumpeter Computer Club will meet in Biddenden New STEVE WATERMAN Village Hall at 7.30 pm. The topic this evening will be:April 24th Catching Him Between World Tours “Formatting in a word processor and a spreadsheet”.

The Amazing Alto Sax man TONY KOFI & THE Annual membership is £10 plus £2 per meeting. Nonmembers are welcome (£3, but first visit is free) Full ORGANISATION PETE WHITTAKER Swinging details: http://www.wealdofkentcomputerclub.co.uk/ organist SIMON FERNSBY Great Jazz Guitarist Enquiries: secretarywkcc@yahoo.co.uk PETE CATER Drums - The UKs Buddy Rich -The Friday 18th April - Tenterden and District Driving Force Museum - The Museum opens on Good Friday 18th Tues April 29th SPECIAL EVENT TUESDAY April, this season’s exhibition is on the First World These are Headlining Norwich Jazz Pty - Scotts War with particular emphasis on the involvement of & Pizza Ex Soho The Kings of The Clarinet from Tenterden and all the surrounding villages and the both sides of the pond From The USA, the man personal stories of many local people who took part. who is often compared to Benny Goodman Further information at: www.tenterdenmuseum.

KEN PEPLOWSKI ( Clrnt & Tnr sax ) & From The co.uk. Telephone: 01580 764310. Email: enquiries@ tenterdenmuseum.co.uk.

UK, the man that Sir JD said The Best in Britain for a decade JULIAN MARC STRINGLE ( Clrnt Wednesday 23rd April The Biddenden & Tnr sax ) Plus The UKs own Oscar Peterson Horticultural Society meets in the Village Hall on Piano THE CRAIG MILVERTON TRIO AL (7:15pm for 7:30pm start). Troy Smith – The New Head SWAINGER Double Bass NICK MILLWARD Gardener at Sissinghurst Castle - will be giving a talk on his plans for the Gardens at the Castle. Contact Irene Drums on 01580291777 or Lesley on 01580291931. Members £1.50, Non Members £2.50. Annual membership £5.

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6th April - Interact Bike Ride Two routes - 6 or 21 miles Further details are available from interact.homewood@live.co.uk5 10th April - Homewood School Easter Services Services will be held at 9.45am & 1.45pm, St. Mildreds Church, Tenterden 16th April - A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald In aid of Parkinsons UK. Tickets £10 Please contact Sam Williams on 01233 733992 17th April - Tenterden Film Club showing ‘Shakespeare in Love’ 7.30pm, Sinden Theatre, Members Free, Guests £5 23rd April - Year 7 and 9 Parent Consultation Day Appointments required 23rd April - World Book Night 5.00pm - 7.30pm, free books available from the School Library Refreshments available 4th May - Ukulele Workshops for all levels For further details please contact Darren on 07718134404 9th May - Lonestar Comedy Club featuring Joe Rowntree, Barry Castognola and Kevin Shepherd 7.30pm, Sinden Theatre, tickets £15 with supper, £10 without 10th May - May Day Craft Fair 10am - 4pm, Sports Hall, admission free 10th May - Year 5 & 6 Students’ Masterclasses 7.30pm, Sinden Theatre, Members Free, Guests £5 Full details available from Michelle Fowler on 01580 764222 ext 291

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An Iconic Journey Through The Rocky Mountains

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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, 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, 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 helicopter ride over the Rocky Mountains? Visit Columbia Icefield and board an 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 Rocky Mountains! 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 snowcapped mountains for its backdrop. Stay in Vancouver for 3 nights before catching the ferry (or seaplane!) to Vancouver Island. Explore the island by car or coach, making sure you visit Butchart Gardens and don’t miss out on a whale-watching trip – a must-do whilst in British Columbia! If you have more time, drive onto Tofino for a chance to get close to the Black Bears, or alternatively return to Vancouver for an overnight stay before your flight home.

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In The Limelight The Bell Inn, Iden When we first moved to Mersham 24 years ago, we were thrilled to be living in the rural countryside and having a home life that was in stark contrast to our working life in London. Our love of old country pubs with a relaxing atmosphere and good food on offer, led my husband to start a map, pinpointing each good pub we discovered. In those days we had no eighteen year old tagging along, although I’m pleased that he’s “cool” with spending time with his parents, and no magazine eating away at my weekends.

These days finding the time to do anything other than pop in somewhere for a quick drink is a challenge, in fact we rarely leave the village. As for our map, we now have the magazines that highlight a lot of our local pubs and restaurants, but not enough time to enjoy them.

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Last month we were lucky enough to have a night off - alone! We even left the boundaries of the village!

Having fed my precious son and emphasized the rule that there would be no raucous parties while we were gone, we made our way to Iden, where we had booked a table for two at The Bell Inn. The pub is run by Lindsey Best and her partner John, and as I’ve mentioned previously in the magazine, Lindsey’s brother Darren is head chef and worked previously at The Plough Inn in Brabourne Lees.

The weather had been terrible in the lead up to our evening out so the pub was fairly quiet but there was a warm, friendly welcome when we arrived. We grabbed a couple of drinks and sat down to peruse the menu, as usual that’s when indecision set in due to the variety of dishes that appealed to both of us.

Our tastes are very similar which means that we often end up ordering exactly the same dishes, but on this occasion we decided to each go for something different, we could then try one another’s dishes.

A very unusual starter caught my eye, I have never seen Lamb’s Liver offered as a starter before, it certainly is a change from prawn cocktail or pate. This was a dish from my childhood but not something I tend to cook for my family as it’s an acquired taste.

It was served on a base of creamed potato topped with layers of crispy bacon and liver, encircled by rich red wine jus (or gravy in my book). This starter sized portion truly set my taste buds alight, my husband agreed it was delicious (I allowed him a very tiny taster). My husband ordered “Pork, smoked duck

and bacon terrine served with dressed leaves, crisp bread and spiced apple and pear chutney”, which he happily devoured (he allowed me a very tiny taster!).

For the main event I ordered “Honey glazed duck breast set on Chinese five spice sauté potatoes and cabbage with a dark soy and honey sauce”, and my husband decided on “duo of venison, a mini slow cooked suet pudding and a pan seared medallion with braised cabbage and a rich port jus”. Both were creative, flavourful dishes, cooked to perfection and offering something a little different from the norm.

When it comes to dessert I cannot resist, thanks to my mum my childhood was filled with a variety of delicious sweets and puddings. Even when I’d left home my mum would prepare puddings for me to store in my freezer. So when it comes to the dessert menu, no matter how full I am, I always have to look, which means I very often have to taste. On this occasion I chose one of my favourites’, Crème Brule, but this was White Chocolate and Baileys Crème Brule. How about that, three of my favorite things all wrapped up together - it just had to be done! Heaven!

My husband ordered Profiteroles with ice cream and butterscotch sauce, another dessert that I would gladly have finished off for him, had it become too much - no such luck!

We thoroughly enjoyed our evening, there was a good blend of familiar flavours, along with some new and exciting combinations. I would highly recommend The Bell Inn, and if you want to check out the menu just go to their website: www.thebelliden.co.uk. Enjoy!

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CLUBS & SOCIETIES Tenterden Tenterden Duplicate Bridge Club. Contact Sue Rolles 01797 252753.

Sinden Theatre Contact Homewood 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.

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Rotary Club Of Tenterden Chris Northen 01233 851020 www.rotary1120.org/tenterden Tenterden Singers T: Martin Bailey 01233 820322 Rehearsals on Tuesday evenings 8pm in the Music Block of Homewood School. Musical Director: Stephen Pusey Ashford Ramblers www.ashford-ramblers.org.uk T: 01233 668762 The Tenterden Club Church Road, Tenterden T: 01580 762888 Tenterden & District Assn.

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Royal British Legion. 2nd Tuesday of every month (except Jan, Aug & Dec) 7.30pm White Lion Hotel. Call Bill Chantler. 01580 763 266.

Women’s Institute: Tenterden: Mrs A Miller, 01580 761994 St. Michaels: Mrs B. Watkins 01580 765085 Tenterden Glebe: Ann King 01580 291844 (Secretary) Young Wives: St. Michaels Mrs. J. Coombs 01580 763733 Tenterden and District Twinning Association, (twinned with Avallon, France) Contact Jean Anderson 01580 763459

Free Lipreading Tuition for the hearing impaired; Friday afternoons, Tenterden. Contact Susan 01233 613198 (5 - 7pm) Tenterden & District Horticultural Soc. T: 01580 764505 Tenterden & District Local History Society T: 01233 770082 Tenterden & District Museum Assoc. Tenterden Museum T: 01580 764310

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Tenterden Day Centre, Church Road, Tenterden. Contact Sally Pettengell 01580 762882 Weald Of Kent Art Group Alison Prall Tel: 01580 240417 Benenden Players www.benendenplayers.co.uk Tenterden Operatic & Dramatic Society Mrs. A. Patrick 01580 241966 www.tods.me.uk Tenterden Youth Club Alan Sugden Tel: 01580 765531 Tenterden U3A If you are not in work with time to spare, the U3A offers you leisure activities and an opportunity to meet likeminded people in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere Contact Doreen Healey 01580 765064 E: doreenhealey@hotmail.co.uk

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Weald U3A - For the dynamic over-50’s, friendly monthly meetings in Tenterden & wide choice of Interest groups T: Jean Morgan: 01233 770321 wealdu3a@gmail.com 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 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 Tenterden Active Retirement Association (TenARA) Maggie Rennie T: 01580 766276 maggierennie@ btinternet.com Teri Witcher 01580 763892 teriwtent@ btinternet.com 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 Tenterden & District National Trust Association Membership: Ann Stevens 01580 764791 Tenterden Ukulele Club.

Open to all ages and levels. For more information call Darren 07718 134 404. dcollins40@hotmail.co.uk 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.

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Check us out here: www.tn30cc.blogspot.co.uk 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.

Yoga Wed eve 8.00pm -9.15 pm. in the Dance studio at Homewood School (block d). All abilities welcome £6.00 per session. contact Sue Wainwright 01622 890746 mob. 07958606939.

Rye Inner Wheel of Rye and Winchelsea Meetings and Membership 01797 224718 Rye and District U3A We meet monthly on the third Monday of every 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 - come and join us to share a range of educational, creative and leisure activities. For more information visit our website on www.u3asites.org.uk/ rye or telephone Sheila on 01797 224339 or June on 01797 226380 Rye Harbour Sailing Club membership is open to everyone who is interested in cruiser or dinghy

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Rother Meads Tennis & Games Club Rye Tennis Club (8 grass courts and 3 hard courts) Tennis and coaching for adults and juniors all year round.

Rye Squash Club (2 squash courts, also used for racquet ball) Rye Table Tennis Club weekly sessions Tues from 6.00 pm Rye Croquet Club (weekly sessions on Sun & Tues Romney Marsh Bridge Club (up to 12 tables); weekly sessions on Wednesdays. Separate groups for experienced players and beginners.

Gymnasium (6 exercise machines) Large Clubhouse (2 bars, changing rooms, catering facilities, etc) All the above sports stage tournaments and other sporting/social events take place every year. www.ryetennisandsquashclub.org.uk.

OPEN INVITATION: You will be warmly welcomed at St. Andrew’s Parish Centre, at top of Turners Avenue, Tenterden, at 2.30 p.m. on FRIDAY 4th APRIL 2014 to hear Pastor Peter Mawson recalling

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beach, but you might not realise that you need to use it every day. That’s because skin-damaging UV rays are present even when the sun isn’t shining.

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Squinting in the sun can, over time, cause crow’s-feet, so always wear sunglasses and ensure that they offer proper protection for your eyes or you may become more prone to cataracts in later life.

ability to heal and make it look sallow, dull and lifeless, because smoking inhibits the blood supply that keeps skin looking healthy.

Wrinkles prematurely begin to form and you start to age quickly compared to your non-smoking friends.

Even if you don’t smoke you are still at risk of these effects if you spend time in smoky atmospheres, so it’s best to steer clear of second-hand smoke altogether.

DON’T PULL YOUR FACE Your mum probably told you that if you pull your face that way it’ll stick that way… well she was right. Repetitive movements like frowning and raising your eyebrows can encourage lines to form earlier than they should.

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Environmental factors play an enormous role in how well - or not - you age, so it’s really important to look at how your current lifestyle might affect your skin in the future.

Those bad health and beauty habits you have now could be exposing you to long-term skin damage and accelerating the ageing process.

But don’t worry, if you take notice of our tips, you’ll stay looking youthful for longer.

KEEP YOUR SKIN SAFE IN THE SUN

Apply sunscreen liberally to every part of your body that’s exposed to the sun. Don’t rely on SPFenhanced make-up alone for your face, it’s likely that you don’t apply enough of the product to fully protect your skin.

And remember the dangers of UV rays go far beyond wrinkled skin, over exposure puts you at risk of developing skin cancer.

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The sun is one of the biggest factors in premature ageing, so you need to ensure that you properly protect against it.

Another lifestyle factor that you need to address for the sake of your skin - and your health - is smoking.

It’s hard to quit, but if you want to curb or prevent the signs of premature aging then it’s a must.

You’ll be well aware of the need for sunscreen when you’re lying on the

The free radicals in cigarette smoke break down collagen, slow the skin’s

It’s good to express yourself, but if you find yourself frequently pulling the same expression make a change now, or expect wrinkles in the future.

GET INTO A ROUTINE Start a skincare routine today.

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Eye creams, moisturisers and exfoliators are essential.

And don’t forget the value of living a healthy lifestyle. Eating a diet that’s rich in vitamins A, C and E (found in brightly coloured fruit and vegetables) and omega-3 fatty acids (from fish, nuts and seeds) will boost skin from the inside out.

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by Derek Thompson absolutely love it when it’s in flower. Our cat is a fan as well, if that’s any recommendation.

I favour other perennials chives, tarragon, thyme and sage (although I’ve never found a regular use for it), because they seem to grow without the need for encouragement. Hand on heart, I haven’t much of a clue when it comes to herbs and cooking. To my jaded sinuses, everything pretty much goes with anything - which might explain why I prefer the garden to the kitchen.

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From time to time, a chat about plants or local history will develop into a neighbourly cuppa. Over the years, I’ve grown accustomed to that bewildered look when I reply, “Peppermint tea for me, please.”

Especially when I follow it up by producing - magician style - a little bag of dried leaves. I used to buy it in bulk, but it’s so easy to grow that there’s really no need for most of the year.

I’ve become a bit of a devotee, preferring a 50 / 50 blend of peppermint and Moroccan mint, and have been known to wax lyrical about the history, benefits and uses of mentha piperita and its horticultural cousins. It’s the point at which my wife will often look at her watch and drink up.

Another easy herb to grow - because it too has all the enthusiasm of a weed on overtime - is marjoram. An old wooden vegetable box, lined and filled with soil, makes a great portable container. And, like so many herbs, the bees

Curly leafed parsley seems to do well in pots, so long as it’s not over-watered; likewise for lavender (very nice in shortbread, but make sure it doesn’t become too woody by trimming it back at the end of the year) and rosemary, which is great for roast potatoes (see, I can be taught).

quest to elevate peppermint beyond the humble humbug, I’ve learned it is caffeine free, has a calming effect on the stomach and digestion, and can be used for soothing headaches. I also read - in the library, no less - that steam from peppermint tea is good for the sinuses, which is not to be sniffed at. (Not until you’ve inhaled the minty steam, anyway.) There’s more: peppermint has antiseptic properties and is a remedy for travel sickness (when you don’t have ginger to hand). It’s also great for cooling skin irritations or inflammations. Do try it on a small area of skin first to check there’s no adverse reaction.

I draw the line at chamomile tea, though. Is it just me or does it taste like straw?

We did try growing coriander a few times, but it never really worked out, so we transferred our allegiance to Vietnamese coriander. The plant needs a lot of water and I find it has an absolutely gorgeous aroma with a hint of lime.

The other herb that, frankly, has let us down many times is basil. It doesn’t seem to matter what we do, whether it’s more watering or less watering, indoors or outdoors, feeding the soil or leaving it undisturbed.

The basil always seems to check out early. However, the fact that it’s another ‘plant of interest’ to the cat may be a factor.

Most herbs have also been traditional remedies. In my

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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 Chris Northen 01233 851020 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

St. John Ambulance Brigade Russel Parkin 01580 766245 Royal British Legion Neil Beaven e: neilbeaven@aol.com Tel: 01580766880 Women’s Section: N. Holman 01580 762302 S E Kent Multiple Sclerosis Soc.

mssoutheast@gmail.com 07767 326138 Tenterden Active Retirement (Tenara) Chair: Teri Witcher 01580 763892 E:Teriwtent@btinternet.com Tenterden Disabled In Action Tenterden Day Centre 01580 761060 e: Tdiatenterden@tiscali.co.uk NSPCC: Tenterden & District Mrs J Coombs 01580 763733 Pregnancy Sickness Support Kent and Sussex

www.pregnancysicknesssupport.org.uk/ T: Denise Clifford deniseclifford@btinternet.com

Transport Charities

Bus Enquiries

Tenterden Alcoholics Anonymous We hold three weekly meetings in West View Care Centre on Tuesday and Friday evenings and one on Saturday mornings Tenterden Charities Michael Wells 01580 762353 Volunteer Bureau Town Hall, 24 High Street. Tenterden, Tn30 6an 01580 765819 Rother Voluntary Action 01797 229600 Age Concern 01580 764158 CARM 01233 758122 Carmromneymarsh@supanet.com www.carmromneymarsh.org.uk Parkinson’s UK, Ashford Branch Mike Wharrad 01233 623530 East Kent Strokes 01233 840448

Arriva Bus Enquiries (Travel Line) 0871 200 22 33 (Customer Services) 08456 00 22 99 National Train Enquiries www.nationalrail.co.uk Wealden Wheels 01233 840000 Mobile: Kevin: 07821 387727 John: 07851 395210 Rye & District Community Transport 01797 227722

www.eastkentstrokes.org

D.KENWARD & SONS Qualified Electricians (Electrical Contractors) Find us on Yell.com Office : 1 Millfield Tel: 01233 850 381 High Halden Hastings: 07786342454 Ashford New Romney : 07880680046 Kent.

Email: dkenward@btconnect.com Disclaimer: Every care is taken to ensure this directory is as accurate as possible but the publishers do not accept responsibility for any loss or damage resulting from errors or omissions.

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Supply Any Make of Vehicle Both New and Used Arrange All Types of Vehicle Finance & Leasing Provide Service, Repairs & MOT Testing Dent Removal, Accident Damage Repairs & Bodywork Restoration arranged Spares, Accessories, Exhausts & Batteries Tyres at Competitive Prices - 4 Wheel Laser Alignment Sඎඇ Eඊඎංඉඉൾൽ Aංඋ Cඈඇൽංඍංඈඇංඇ඀ Sൾඋඏංർൾ Cൾඇඍඋൾ

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We have direct access to Motability’s website where we can view cars offered to us. Typically Motability have over 1500 cars for sale, all one owner, main dealer serviced with low mileage.

The cars we supply are prepared to the very highest standards. When you visit our showroom we are able to log on to the Motability website and using our customer friendly dual screen, show full details including pictures and service history.

Each car is carefully inspected inside and out by experienced staff to ensure they are supplied in as perfect condition as possible. Here our customers are able to order the model and colour they want with an anticipated delivery time of 21 days.

As you would expect from a family business established for 48years, all dealer facilities are available, including part exchange and competitive finance. We encourage you to visit our showroom where Sales Manager Phil Cunningham looks forward to assisting you.

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