Ashford October 2019 by The Village Directory

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Welcome Hi everyone, welcome to the October edition. Where has the year gone? 2019 is disappearing at an alarming rate, by the end of the month it will be time to change the clocks again! Remember they go BACK this time! With just two more editions to prepare I will soon have Christmas on my To-Do List! Which leads me on to the frequency of the magazines. Next year will see great change for me, as of February 2020 the four monthly magazines will change to bi-monthly i.e. every other month, and therefore matching the other three magazines. I‘ve been considering a change for some time, I began the Aldington Area magazine 14 years ago and never imagined that this would lead on to six other magazines, growing to encompass so many homes across this borough and beyond (not quite to infinity and beyond but it sometimes feels like it!). I also never envisaged the difficulty in taking a holiday when there is so little time between deadlines. I turned 60 last year (there you go, I’ve finally put it in black and white!) which made me realise that I needed to tweak things a little. At the same time I could resolve the confusion for my advertisers surrounding the mix of monthly and bi-monthly magazines. So as of February 2020 it’s all change. I’m also reviewing the boundaries of each magazine area in order to balance the coverage, after all Ashford and its surrounding areas have grown so much in 14 years, and I’m sure there’s more to come, although hopefully not too much more. Until next time, have a great month.

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The Rock Garden Is Alive… If you have ever dreamed of Sound of Music landscapes, then why not get on and create your own? Maybe there’s not room for an entire mountain range in your garden, but there may well be space for your very own rock garden. So what do you need to do? You’ll need to choose a fairly sunny spot, ideally away from overhanging deciduous trees – most alpine plants like a fair bit of light and detest becoming clogged up with deteriorating leaves. Even if space is limited – and it always seems to be – make the rock garden on as large a scale as possible; it’ll have far more impact and planting opportunities, and more of a realistic feel. If possible include some gullies running down the rock garden, 6

perhaps ending in a pond or pool. This means you will need to arrange the rocks so that water can trickle or run down between them or over their surfaces. Where the water runs over rock there will be no need to install a special surface, but beneath rocks you can use guttering or drainage pipes, making sure that they are hidden either by soil or rock outcrops. Get yourself a good selection of rock. However tempting

Old chunks of concrete will just look like a rubble pile with plants! it might be to recycle the chunks of concrete left after you’ve done a bit of largescale DIY, the end result will

You can use a pile of rubble or broken bricks to create the classic mound shape, as this will be hidden later by the good-looking rocks. The rubble pile should also ensure that drainage remains good for the plants later on, as alpines typically hate being too wet. Use upturned turves on top of the mound, laid grassy side down to stop all the soil to be placed upon it from slipping down amongst the rocks. You need a layer of sandy soil, to a depth of about 30cm (12in), over the top of the turves. Using string and pegs mark out where you want to create each outcrop of rock – if you just stud your mound of soil with randomly inserted bits of rock it’ll end up looking like a pudding, not a rock garden! Once the soil is well-firmed, use a spade (or a trowel if you are working to a smaller scale), to carefully dig out a hole for each rock. They need to be embedded in the soil so that they are properly secure and won’t shift even in heavy rain.

Keep the rocks wellpositioned and secure by using smaller bits of stone beneath them to wedge them firmly. Next, add some more soil over these bits of stone and then more soil between the rocks when they are all in position. Water it well to settle the soil and top up if necessary.

their most showy will be on prominent display. So, buy just a few plants when you are ready to plant up the rock garden, then go on further shopping sprees throughout next spring and summer – this way you can get an array of alpines to provide flowers and interest throughout most of the year.

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Is early repayment right for your mortgage? If you have money left over at the end of each month, or have received an unexpected lump sum, you may be thinking about paying off your mortgage early. You can save large amounts in interest and potentially cut your mortgage term by years but, depending on your circumstances, it might not be the best option.

a pension scheme it could be more beneficial in the long run to increase your contributions because of the tax relief offered by the government. If not, consider using the extra money to start saving tax-efficiently for your retirement – the earlier you start a pension the better your chances of a financially comfortable older age.

So what factors do you need to consider before deciding whether to clear your mortgage early? Here are a few questions to get you thinking.

It could be more beneficial to pay more into your pension

Does your mortgage allow for overpayments? Not all mortgage products let you overpay and some will charge you for doing so, but many allow borrowers to overpay up to 10% of the outstanding mortgage with no penalties. If you’re not sure about the terms and conditions of your mortgage, get in touch with your lender or check the original documentation. Are you enrolled in any pension schemes? If you’re currently paying into

What are the current savings rates? Although savings rates have been extremely low in recent years, there may be a fixed rate or longer term savings account that offers a higher rate of interest than that charged by your mortgage lender. Even if it’s only fixed at a higher rate for two or three years, as long as the interest rate after tax is higher than your mortgage rate it would make financial sense to earn this

Do you have significant unsecured debt? Paying off more expensive debt such as credit card and store card balances, and unsecured loans, is always a good idea if you have residual income, and should be prioritised over paying extra sums to your mortgage. Once this type of debt is paid off you’ll automatically increase the amount of money you have available each month and can then consider overpaying your mortgage, which is a lower cost debt. Do you need extra life insurance? You probably had to take out a life insurance policy to cover your mortgage loan, but it might only cover death rather than illness or disability. It’s a good idea to review your insurance needs from time to time to ensure various possibilities are covered. You may want to increase the amount on a particular policy, for example, or change from a fixed period that covers your mortgage term to a ‘whole-oflife’ policy where the timing of a payout isn’t restricted. Do you have an emergency fund? If you lost your job, could you pay the bills for at least six months? If not, it would be worthwhile building an emergency fund with your residual income rather than paying down the mortgage. An emergency fund provides a financial ‘buffer’ in the event of job loss or other unexpected life event, such as having to reduce your hours due to long-term illness. It takes away

some of the pressure when you’re already in a stressful situation.

even if the market became unstable you’d be protected from financial uncertainty.

These are just some of the factors that might influence your decision to repay your mortgage early, but what are the potential advantages and disadvantages if you decide to go ahead?

• You can achieve peace of mind and a greater feeling of security knowing your home is paid for.

Advantages of paying off your mortgage early • You may be able to reduce your mortgage term by many years depending on the amount outstanding, and enjoy greater financial freedom in retirement. • You’re likely to pay considerably less interest. • You’ll enjoy greater flexibility in your monthly budget once the mortgage is repaid. • Property is considered a safe investment on the whole, but

Potential disadvantages of early repayment • Property is an ‘illiquid’ asset, which means it could take a long time to access the cash invested in it. Unless you also have liquid assets such as stocks and shares or cash in an emergency fund, you may struggle financially in the event of a personal emergency or economic downturn. • If you’re channelling all your residual income to your mortgage there may not be money left to save for other large purchases, such as a car,

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From traditional wooden boards to soft carpet, funky rubber to classic stone, flooring is fundamental to the look and feel of a room. What flooring where? Flooring must be practical. For the hall and probably the living room, too, the toughest, most durable flooring is best, while a more delicate type will be fine in a spare bedroom. For kitchens, bathrooms, utility rooms and conservatories, consider how well it will withstand spills, splashes and general humidity. Choose the right flooring for each space and it will both look good and last.

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Timber Beautiful and hard-wearing, timber floorboards are available in a range of colours and patterns. It is often possible to recondition an existing wood floor by mending or replacing damaged boards and sanding carefully, then finishing it with oil, wax or lacquer. If not, choose new hardwood from an environmentally friendly source or seek out recycled boards from an architectural salvage yard –

Carpet Soft, warm and quiet underfoot, carpet comes in two main types: woven, which is harder-wearing and more expensive, and tufted, the durability of which is related to its pile height and density. Carpets are classified for light, moderate, general, heavy and extra-heavy domestic use. Select a tough carpet for a hallway: perhaps an 80:20 (wool:nylon) twist classified for heavy domestic, while for a living room a combination of a luxury look with a robust performance, such as a loop or velvet pile, would be best. A spare bedroom carpet could be more delicate – a velvet or Saxony classified for light domestic use, for

The success of any flooring depends on the sub-floor underneath. It must be level and dry, with no protruding nails. A good quality underlay will prolong carpet life and add comfort and insulation, while laying thin sheets of board may be necessary to prepare for sheet flooring such as vinyl or lino. Before laying heavy stone tiles, the sub-floor may need reinforcing – check with your builder or a structural engineer if in doubt. Tiles are best laid onto a smooth concrete or cement-based backer board.

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areas that might become wet and slippery choose a version that is matt or slightly textured – sanded for a rough finish, or riven for an attractive, handsplit effect. Ceramic tiles are heat- and water-resistant, hardwearing and low maintenance. They vary widely in price and come in a vast array of shapes, sizes and designs. Unglazed terracotta tiles (or quarry tiles) are rugged and non-slip. Sheet flooring Softer and warmer than stone or timber, sheet floor coverings – vinyl, linoleum and cork – are relatively inexpensive and very easy to clean. Lino is a traditional material made from natural ingredients, while vinyl is a PVC-based man-made material, which comes in a huge range of textures and patterns. Cork is

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T h e Fo l k e s t o n e J a z z C l u b At T h e To we r To B o o k C a l l : 0 7 3 8 8 1 2 7 2 2 9 All gigs start at 8pm ~ All gigs £12 admission Seat Bookings: 01303 277175 Email: folkestonejazz@gmail.com Website: www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk October 1st

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October October 7th Woodchurch Local History Society meets at Woodchurch’s Memorial Hall at 7:30pm. We are scheduled to hear a talk by Daphne Charman and Chris Read entitled ‘Deadman’s Island and Dr. Sid’. Deadman’s Island lies off the north coast of Kent and a number of skeletons have recently been discovered there. What is the story here and who was Dr.Sid.? New society members are very welcome as are visitors who pay £3 at the door. Geoff Turner, 01233 860393. October 9th R.A.F Association Hythe and Romney Marsh branch annual Wings Appeal Swing Band Concert at the Tower Theatre Folkestone. Doors open 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. Tickets £12, concessions £11. Box office 01303 223925. October 9th The Arts Society, Egerton meets at Egerton’s Millennium Hall at 2:30pm. We will host a lecture by Sarah Dunant entitled ‘The Borgias: the Most Infamous Family in History’. The lecture reveals the real family that dominated the Papacy and Italian politics during the last decade of the 15th century. Sarah Dunant is an author, broadcaster and critic who has published 13 novels including 6 which feature the Borgias. New society members are very welcome and visitors pay £5 at the door. Geoff Turner, 01233 860393. October 10th Tenterden District National Trust Association meets in St Mildred’s Church Hall, Church Road, Tenterden at 7.30 pm to hear a talk from Mark Lewis on ‘Smuggling in Kent’. Mark will tell the amazing story of smuggling in the eighteenth century which took place on our doorstep. Members £4 and non-members, who are always welcome, £5. Pease ring 01580 764443 for further information. October 11th Ashford Flower Club are having a demonstration by Robin White called ‘Out of the Box’ at the St Simon Stock RC Church, Brookfield Road, Ashford TN23 4EU. Start time 7.30pm. Visitors welcome October 12th Hamstreet Bowls Club will be holding a Ladies Afternoon Tea and Catwalk Fashion Show at Victory Hall, Hamstreet 3pm. High st fashion at bargain prices. Tickets £5 from Gwen 01303 872603 or Denise 01233 733340 October 12th Spiritualist Meetings held every Saturday evening at Highbury Hall. Highbury Lane. Tenterden. Doors open at 6pm, for 6.30pm start, refreshments afterwards. 12th - Stephen Morrell. 19th - Matt Gibson, evening of Clairvoyance. 26th - Philip & Maria. November 2nd - Vicky Diprose. EC. All are welcomed, we also have a page on Facebook, Tenterden Spiritualist Centre. October 16th The U3A Group will have their monthly meeting at Gartholwg Adult Learning Centre on when members will hear a talk by Edwin Parry on the subject of “The Jews of the Valleys” As always visitors welcomed. October 16th The Weald of Kent Computer Club meets

at 7.30pm in the New Village Hall Biddenden. We will be taking a look at ‘Security on your computer and the internet in general’. Membership is £10 per year for 10 meetings but visitors are most welcome (£2 per meeting). Enquiries to secretarywkcc@yahoo. co.uk or visit website or contact Adrian Lidgett 01580 291931 October 18th & 19th Woodchurch Players present, in the Memorial Hall at 7.30pm: ‘Emma’ adapted from the classic novel by Jane Austen, tickets from ticketsource.co.uk/woodchurchplayers or from the Woodchurch Hub, on The Green October 19th Murder Mystery Evening Smarden Charter Hall at 7pm. Play by Murder Again followed by Paella donated by Blue Egg Catering and Desert. Members of the cast will circulate during supper to allow guests to interrogate them to uncover the murderer. Prizes for the winning table, Bar and Raffle. Tickets £20 from West End House Gallery or Friends of Smarden Church http://fosc.yolasite.com/ Tel: 01233 770182/695 October 23rd The Biddenden Horticultural Society meets in the New Village Hall when we will have a demonstration by Jenny Gore from Headcorn Flower Arrangers. (The flowers become a raffle prize so remember to buy a ticket). If you would like our events calendar for 2019 contact Lesley Lidgett on 01580 291931 or visit the website www. biddendenhorticulturalsociety.co.uk. Our usual fees for Village Hall meetings are Members £2, Non Members £3. Annual membership £5. New members always welcome October 25th Brabourne & Smeeth Gardeners’ Society’s next meeting will be in the village hall commencing 7.15 for 7.30 pm when the AGM will be held followed by wine, nibbles and a display of old photos depicting village scenes. For any enquiries please contact Wendy Sanders on 01303 813 451, email brabournewendy@gmail.com. or visit our NEW website at www.basgs.com

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October 26th Sewing Room Sale. Our annual sale of remnants, wool and craft materials, with lots of card-making papers. Raising funds for Canterbury Oast Trust, a local charity that supports adults with a learning disability. Free admission, 10am - 2pm at the victory Hall Hamstreet TN26 2NJ. October 26th Biddenden Bowls Club Annual Quiz Night at the New Village Hall at 7 for 7.30 p.m. Tickets £5 per person (pay on the night), please bring your own snacks and drinks, there will be a raffle on the night, and to book a table please contact Martin 01580 291649. October 26th & 27th Art & Craft Exhibition. Original works of Art will be on sale created by local Artists. Paintings framed and unframed, wood carvings and sundry items, all at reasonable prices. London Ashford Airport, Lydd, Romney Marsh, Kent TN29 9QL. Admission and parking free October 26th Smarden Christmas Fair 10.00am – 2.30pm at Smarden Charter Hall, Chessenden Lane, Smarden, Ashford TN27 8NF. Includes Crafts and charity stalls; gifts, christmas cards and stocking fillers, home-made jams, jellies and chutneys, local history publications, Delicious cakes, tea and coffee made and served by Smarden W.I.; A Fantastic Raffle including a Smarden Hamper. For further details contact Gill Bromley 01622 890214 or e-mail gillbrom57@ btinternet.com. Don’t miss this popular annual event! Contact Gill Bromley gillbrom57@btinternet.com 01622 890214

Garden History Course Humphry Repton and the Picturesque A 2 day garden history course at Godinton House, Ashford TN23 3BP Wednesday 30th October and Wednesday 6th November 2019 10am-3pm Humphry Repton was the self-appointed successor to Capability Brown, and is well known for his famous 'Red Books'. The cult of the Picturesque was an important phenomenon in the 1790s, often expressed through poetry and essays, and it had a direct influence on garden design, as well as landscape tourism. This course will examine Repton’s garden designs and consider the effect of the Picturesque, both on his work, and the wider cultural landscape. Tutor – Sally Ann Wardroper BA(Hons), MA, Cert.Ed.

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November 1st “Light Party” 5pm – 7.30pm at Dymchurch Scout Hut, Chapel Road, Dymchurch TN29 0TD. For Mum & Dad, Children & Grandchildren. Come along to join in the games and activities. More details to follow. Contact John Walton 07599 909672. November 1st Biddenden Neightbourhood Watch monthly surgery will be at the Tiny Teapot. NHW can be contacted on 01580291931, speak to Adrian Lidgett, who is also one of your Parish Councillors November 2nd Royal British Legion Coffee Morning. The Hamstreet & District Branch of The Royal British Legion is holding its annual Coffee Morning from 10am - 12noon in the Victory Hall, Hamstreet. Please come along to support this noble cause, to enjoy a cup of tea/coffee, a cake, a chat and to buy your poppies & Royal British Legion promotional items. There will be a small raffle. Any donations of raffle prizes / cakes would be most welcome. We look forward to seeing you. For further information contact Peter Gostling 01233732328 November 4th Woodchurch Local History Society meets at Woodchurch’s Memorial Hall at 7:30pm. Tonight’s talk is by Steve Hookins and is entitled ‘Bits that Don’t Fit’. Steve will talk of some weird and wonderful historical square pegs that don’t fit into his other presentations. Prepare for a giggle!. New members are welcome as are visitors who pay £3 at the door. Geoff Turner, 01233 860393. November 9th Hamstreet Bowls Club Craft Fair at Victory Hall, Hamstreet 11 – 3pm Variety of stalls with gifts of Christmas, also refreshments and Raffle. To book table phone Gwen 01303 872603 or Denise 01233 733340 November 9th Christmas Market 10am - 2pm. Dymchurch Village Hall, Orgarswick Avenue, Dymchurch TN29 0PA. Great time for all the family to buy some early Christmas presents. Teas, coffee, cakes & refreshments will be on sale. Church and other Stalls, Tombola, Children’s Luck Dip. Sales tables are available to book at £10 to sell your local produce or handicrafts. For more information and to book a table please call Christine Clark on 07740 395497. November 9th Art & Craft Fair will be held at Bethersden Village Hall at 9am until 4pm. there will be ploughman’s food, teas and a raffle. This is in aid of the Celia Blakely Unit at the William Harvey Hospital November 13th The Arts Society, Egerton meets at Egerton’s Millennium Hall at 2:30pm. We are to hear a talk by Daphne Lawson on the topic of ‘Gericault: Slavery and ‘The Raft of the Medusa’’. This huge masterpiece which hangs in the Louvre, Paris was painted in 1819 and was based on a true story. The lecture explores Gericault’s techniques, his mental

instability and his tragic end. Daphne was Art History lecturer for the BISC, Herstmonceux Castle, Sussex. and Queen’s University, Ontario. New members are welcome as are visitors who pay £5 at the door. Geoff Turner, 01233 860393. November 14th Tenterden District National Trust Association meets in St Mildred’s Church Hall, Church Road, Tenterden at 7 pm to hear a talk from Richard Henderson on ’The National Trust 2020 and Beyond’. Richard is Assistant Director of Operations within the London and South East Region of the National Trust. The AGM precedes the meeting. Members £4 and non-members, who are always welcome, £5. Pease ring 01580 764443 for further information November 23rd ‘Perfume in the Bible’, a talk by Dr Charles Sell, Stowting School Hall. 6.30pm, Tickets £10 available from Virginia Latham lathamvj@gmail. com. Refreshments. In aid of The Friends of St Mary the Virgin, Stowting. November 23rd Bacon Butties and Bingo 10am - 12noon at Dymchurch Scout Hut, Chapel Road, Dymchurch TN29 0TD. Bacon Butties from 10am, Bingo from 11am. Entrance will be £3 per person which will include a gorgeous bacon butty and a cup of tea or coffee. Bingo tickets will be on sale and we will be holding a raffle. Great morning out for all the family whatever the weather. Contact John Walton 07599 909672.

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Clubs & Societies Breathe Easy Club- Breathe Easy is a voluntary you along of course! Contact : David Styles, General support Club for people living with a lung condition, their carers and adult family. Breathe Easy is affiliated to the British Lung Foundation. We are a friendly and welcoming mixed group of adults. Speakers, Games, Raffle and the odd quiz are enjoyed. There will also be refreshments available. We would love you to come and join us at the Ashford Railway Club Kent. Beaver Road, Ashford Kent TN23 7RR . Our meetings are in the last Wednesday of the month February to November. From 2pm to 4pm. There is parking on site.

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General club meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. We meet at Centrepiece, Bank Street, Ashford from 2 - 4 pm. Other activities we include walking club on 2nd Friday of each month, also darts and games afternoons and lunch club. The club also organises outings and holidays. For over 50’s and retired or semi retired, contact 07930357680 for more information. Ashford Rotary Club is part of one of the World’s largest and most successful global membership and humanitarian service organisations, with 1.2 million members in over 200 contries. The Ashford Club has been supporting and assisting organisations and people in need in the local community for 96 years and welcomes enquiries from anyone who would like to join. We meet Mondays 6.30 until 9pm at the Elwick Club in Church Road. We arrange interesting speakers and outings to learn more about the area in which we live. If you would like to contribute to the local community, make new friends and have fun whilst doing so, have a look at our website on www.ashfordkent-rotary.club or email us at ashford.rotary.1120@ gmail.com Ashford Reformed Baptist Fellowship Meets every Sunday at Repton Manor Primary School TN23 3RX 9.30am (All ages and Sunday School) and 6.30pm 07340 228 446 e:arbfellowship@outlook.com www. ashfordreformedbaptist.org.uk Ashford Art Society welcomes new members. All ages & standards. A friendly group with a wide variety of events and meetings. Call 01233 630293 and 01303 850429 for details. Ashford Astronomical Society - Have you ever looked up at the night sky and thought ‘Wow!’, but wished you knew a bit more about it? Have you ever bought or been given a telescope and found it too difficult to setup and use? Astronomy is a fascinating and rewarding hobby, but it’s all to easy to be put off by obscure technical jargon, the enormous price of some of the equipment on sale and the sheer difficulty of knowing where to start. All you need to start with is an interest in looking up at the night sky and a wish to know more about it. What else do you need? A welcoming and friendly Astronomy Society to guide

Secretary on secretary@ashfordastro.org.uk. Ashford Board Games Club Come to a session of the Board Games Club to play card, tile and board games of every kind: Carcassonne, Pandemic, Dominion, Small World, Agricola, Settlers of Catan or anything else. Every Sunday evening at 7pm at The Rose Inn, Faversham Road, Ashford TN24 9AJ Games players of every kind welcome. https://www.facebook.com/ groups/31085029201 01233 625 362 Ashford and District HEART Support Group, now in our 10th Year, affiliated to the British Heart Foundation. This group is run by past and present cardiac patients and their partners for their mutual support. New members can be assured of a friendly welcome. Evening meetings, usually include a topical speaker are held on the 1st THURSDAY of the month (excluding Jan and Aug) at the Meeting Room, Stour Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford, TN23 1ET at 7.30 pm unless stated otherwise. Car parking is free after 6pm. Meetings last about an hour, followed by light refreshments and a raffle. Newcomers are welcome to just come along and enjoy the evening, and find out what the group is all about. There is no membership fee, just a small admission charge per meeting towards the hire of the room. If transport is needed we will do our best to arrange it. For further details, find us on Facebook or call Tony Westgate 01303 260282 tony. westgate45@gmil.com or Liz Williams 01233 732560 eawilltn26@aol.com Ashford Birdwatchers’ Club: Meets on the 2nd Wednesday monthly, Sept to Apr incl. from 7.30 to 9.30 pm at the WI Hall, Faversham Road, Kennington. All welcome to a friendly club; it doesn’t matter if you can’t identify many birds! Admission £3 including tea/ coffee & biscuits. For information tel 01233 637067. Arts Society, Ashford (part of the Arts Society). A great way to expand your knowledge of the arts, with inspiring monthly lectures given by some of the countries top experts, together with days of special interest and arts visits. All lectures are in Aldington Village Hall, usually on the third Tuesday of the month, from September to June. Membership is open to all. See www.ashforddfas.org.uk Ashford & District Young Farmers’ Club meets every Wed. evening in and around the Ashford area. The club is always keen to see new faces and welcomes anyone aged 16 - 26 looking for a lively social life and a variety of activities and events to take part in. You don’t have to be a farmer to be a Young Farmer! Call Charlie on 07753381718, e: ashfordyfc@gmail.com or find us on Facebook. www.ashfordyfc.co.uk. Ashford Flower Club meets in St Simon Stock Catholic Church, Brookfield Road, Ashford on the third Tuesday of each month.For any details or further information

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Wilkinson’s) contact us on 01233 631 472 or visit www.dabaseyouthcentre.com. East Kent Walking Group walk every Sunday and walks tend to be circular starting and finishing at a pub so there is the option to stay and have lunch at the end. We welcome you to try our walks up to three times free of charge and then if you enjoy them and would like to walk more regularly with us then the only payment we request is membership to the Ramblers Organisation (currently only £35.85 for a whole year). See www.ekwg.co.uk for details of walks and our social calendar. Invicta Ukulele Club meet on 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at The Albion, Albion Place, South Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0BU where you can learn to play the Ukelele, develop your playing and performing skills or just come along for a sing song. Admission £2 www.invictaukeleleclub.co.uk. Kennington Badminton Club, play at the Norton Knatchbull School on a Wed evening from 7.30 p.m.10 p.m. Call Shirley Mountford on 01233 610134. Kennington W.I. meet at 7.00pm on the second Monday of the month at their hall in the Faversham Road. Besides the Monthly Meeting we run smaller groups covering everything from Darts & Table Tennis to Art, Handicrafts, Gardening & Caligraphy.We also have a Book Club & Writers Group.Our Drama Group are a happy band and their annual Pantomime is always well received. We now have a Choir and have just set up a Photography club.Outings & Special Events are also a regular part of our calendar.Do come along & give us a try-we would love to see you. For further details contact Gill Tel: 01233 633550 or www. kenningtonwi.com or on facebook. Ashford Folk Dance Club meet every Wednesday at Kingsnorth Village Hall, Church Hill, Kingsnorth TN23 3EF from 8 - 10pm. Beginners or experienced dancers with or without a partner, all welcome. Contact Edna 01233 627121 e: ejbone@tiscali.co.uk Willesborough Ladies Club: Held every fourth Wednesday of the Month at the W.I.Hall, Church Road, Willesborough. A thriving Club open to all. Ladies of any age even if you live outside of the Willesborough area. We have interesting speakers, demonstrations and outings and there is plenty of time during the evening to socialise and catch up with friends. Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm start. Come along, give us a try we will be happy to see you. For more information call Ann on 01233 627894 Willesborough Women’s Institute has been going strong for over 90 years and today our members enjoy the same kind of camaraderie and friendships that the ladies did all those years ago. However, these days we are much more aware of the world about us and get involved in many issues of the day. At our

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