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Welcome Buongiorno amici, I’m back following my holiday in Italy, it was a special holiday to celebrate a big birthday taking place this month. But the celebrating is not yet complete, my nearest and dearest will all be joining me this month to party the night away! I’ve just completed an initial warm up session by helping my cousin celebrate her 70th birthday and her 50th Wedding Anniversary, so I’m warmed up and raring to go! What a memorable month this will be, Maddona will also be celebrating the same big birthday just a few days after me, and if only Michael Jackson were still here, he too would be celebrating! Wow we’re having some fabulous weather this summer, I would never have predicted this back in March when we were simply longing for sunshine but instead getting snow! I do hope the weather lasts, especially as the schools have now broken up, the school summer break is so much more fun in the sun, for kids and parents alike. I worry though that, as much as we desperately need it, the rain may come in severe hits, which presents a flash flooding concern for us. With a good summer in the bag we should be able to accept whatever the winter decides to throw at us ( it’s yin and yang!), my preference is for cold rather than wet though! We have another bank holiday this month, why not check out the events pages for fun things to do with that precious extra day off!
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Gardening Lethal Leatherjackets
Daddy-longlegs or crane-flies are starting to hatch out now – you may have seen their dangly-legged dancing as they get into your house, clattering against the windows and the lights? Maybe they are not your favourite creatures – indeed, many shy away from them! But these are the adults and it is their young – known as leatherjackets – that really cause grief in gardens. If your lawn has yellowing patches on it or you’ve noticed it being ripped up in the last few weeks, chances are leatherjackets are to blame, and it is likely that the
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problem will get a lot worse. So what happens? Well, leatherjackets feed on the roots of grass (and can also cause problems in flowerbeds and vegetable plots) and this may cause the plants they attack to be weakened and even die back; worst of all, these juicy larvae are an extremely tasty snack if you happen to be an animal such as a crow, rook, magpie, badger or a fox. So as soon as there are leatherjackets in your garden, these animals come along in search of them, ripping up your lawn or excavating beds and borders in the process.
Lawns are usually worst affected and can be devastated in a matter of days. What is the best way to check if you have them? Early in the evening, water a couple of the yellowed patches really thoroughly and do the same with a patch that has been ripped up. Next, cover these areas in black polythene weighed down with a couple of bricks or similar. A double layer of black bin liners will do fine or, better still, use an opened-out plastic compost bag as this is particularly thick plastic. Next morning, lift the polythene and
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‘Nemasys Leatherjacket Killer’. It is quick and easy to apply – I just use a watering can and water it onto the affected area shortly after I’ve seen the first daddy-longlegs and when soil conditions are right, so usually late August to late October. As long as you keep the area moist for about three or four weeks, it works a treat – and is even safe if you have a dog, pet rabbit or other pets (or kids!) who use the lawn. So how can you get hold of this? There are two pack sizes available, suitable for standard lawns or those with a very large area to cover but you won’t find them in garden centres as they have a short shelf life. You can, however, find out more and order them from www.
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A change of wallcovering can transform cold into cosy, boring into beautiful and out of date into ultra-cool. Our lowdown is sure to give you some exciting ideas. A plain white wall. Boring? Perhaps. But it could be just the thing to show off a colourful collection or provide a counterpoint to brightly patterned upholstery. On the other hand, vibrant wallpaper could be the perfect way to inject colour and create interest in a room. Choosing the best wall finish for your space is all about context – and is just as important in terms of decorative effect as selecting colours, fabrics and furnishings. Nothing transforms a room as quickly and easily as a fresh coat of paint on the walls and woodwork. Always research colours before you commit, buying sample pots and trialling them on large pieces of card that you can pin up in different areas
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of the room, assessing how the colour appears at different times of day and night. Pay attention to finish, too, as flat matt surfaces appear very different to shiny, glossy ones. The most obvious alternative to painted walls is wallpaper. Choices include not only conventional machine-printed designs but also natural woven fibres, light-reflecting metallic papers and waterproof vinyls. If you are seeking something a little different, there are hand-finished papers that feature cut-work, stitching or appliquĂŠ, interactive papers that you can colour in or add stickers to, hand-blocked papers (pricey but gorgeous), three-dimensional designs incorporating crystals, beading, sequins or tiny LED lights, digitally printed papers made to your own design and even magnetic wallpapers that work as a noticeboard. Convention has it that you hang the same
Tiles come in as great a variety of colours and patterns as wallpaper – they can be sleek and machinemade or rustic and hand-made, shiny and glazed or matt and unglazed, perfectly smooth or nicely textured, or even digitally printed with your own designs. Long-lasting and hard-wearing, waterproof and easy to clean, tiles are ideal as wall finishes for bathrooms, showers and behind kitchen worktops, but they are also great for hallways, conservatories, laundry rooms and utility rooms and, given their immense decorative potential, can sometimes work as part of a living area, too. Finally, while paint and wallpaper are by far the most common ways to cover a wall, with a little imagination and ingenuity you will find that almost any flat surface can be employed to create an interesting decorative effect. Timber panelling can hide wonky walls and is a great insulator. It also has a lovely warmth and character. Fielded panelling gives a classic feel, while tongue and groove is cosy and country. A wall (or a portion of it) covered with a sheet of mirror will reflect light
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The Road to Little Dribbling – Bill Bryson In The Road to Little Dribbling, Bill Bryson sets out to explore Britain once again – 20 years after his bestselling Notes from a Small Island. Not only is it highly entertaining, but The Road to Little Dribbling is packed full of facts and wry observations. You’ll veer from rolling your eyes at Bryson’s ‘grumpy-old-manishness’ to vigorously nodding your head, to snorting with laughter, to booking a train ticket to explore a corner of this island you haven’t yet stumbled upon.
Adventures of a Young Naturalist – Sir David Attenborough In 1954, David Attenborough began his exploration of the world, seeking out rare animals for London Zoo and sharing his experiences with a captive TV audience back at home. Adventures of a Young Naturalist charts his adventures across Guyana, Indonesia and Paraguay, from coming face-toface with Komodo dragons and giant armadillos to befriending a young male orangutan. Numerous photographs help to bring the tales to life.
The Bean Trees – Barbara Kingsolver Determined to avoid ending up like her Kentucky classmates – pregnant and married before she’s 18, Taylor buys a beaten up old car and a tank of petrol, and heads west. By the time her car breaks down in Arizona, she has a three-year-old Cherokee girl in tow. First published 30 years ago, The Bean Trees beautifully evokes the landscape and spirit of 1980s Southwestern America.
The Earth From The Air – Yann Arthus-Bertrand It’s been almost 20 years since Yann Arthus-Bertrand first set out to capture aerial photography of some of the most remote places on Earth. The result – The Earth From the Air – went on to sell more than 3 million copies. A new edition was released last year, which includes 100 stunning new photographs and commentary from the likes of Jane Goodall and Matthieu Ricard. Breathtaking.
The Art of Travel – Alain de Botton Alain de Botton explores the reasons why we travel and discusses how we can make the most of our experiences. He covers everything from holiday romances to hotel mini-bars. It’s a book about taking pleasure in our surroundings (however mundane) and taking the time to look, really look, at the world around us. Wanderlust: A Book Club Sampler from Simon & Schuster This travel-inspired sampler is only available as a free Kindle ebook. It includes excerpts from several novels, including An Atlas of Impossible Longing by Anuradha Roy, The Distant Hours by Kate Morton and The Hundred Foot Journey by Richard Morais. Also included are the authors’ favourite travel-related memories and notes and tips for book clubs. Perfect for dipping into on a summer’s evening, Wanderlust may help you to find your next book and your next holiday destination.
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August 4th Ashford Art Society Exhibition at Stubbs Cross Mission Hall Shadoxhurst TN26 1HE. the exhibition will be taking place10am-4pm. Free entry. Parking available in field next-door Artists at work. Delicious refreshments August 6th Iden Village Hall Pop In coffee mornings 11am until 1.30pm. 6th & 20th August. 3rd & 17th September phone 01797 280467 August 8th Iden Village Hall Short Mat Bowls commencing 2pm until 4pm. every Wednesday phone 01797 280143. August 12th Sellindge Gardeners Association Annual Summer Show will be held at the Sellindge Village Hall beginning at 2.30 p.m. Refreshments, Cakes, Raffle, Plant Sale. Entrance free. August 18/19th Biddenden Horticultural Society will have a stand at the Biddenden Tractorfest & Country Fair on the weekend of 18th/19th August. Do pay us a visit whilst enjoying the other stalls and events as well. Our Autumn Show is on Saturday 1st September. You are invited to come to the New Village Hall, Biddenden from 2 – 4pm to see what our members have grown this year. Entry is free. We will have plants for sale and a raffle. Tea, coffee and cake will also be available. For further information please contact Irene on 01580291777 or Lesley on 01580291931. Our usual fees for Village Hall meetings are Members £2, Non Members £3. Annual membership £5. New members always welcome August 21st Ashford Flower Club’s August meeting will be a floral art demonstration entitled ’Summer Sensation’, by Gill McGregor. It will take place at Furley Hall, Maidstone Road,Ashford TN24 8TX, starting at 7.30pm. All demonstrated arrangements will be raffled at the end of the evening. You could be one of the winners, so come along and meet us visitors £4.00 at the door. August 25th Friends of Wittersham Church Alice in Wonderland Village Fete 2.00pm - 5.00pm at the Rectory in Wittersham (next to the village hall). Teas, Fancy Dress, Children’s Craft Tent and Sideshows. Adults £1 Children free. All welcome August 25th - 27th Appledore Flower Festival “As the Saying Goes” Saturday & Monday 10.00am - 5.30pm Sunday noon - 5.30. Over 30 floral arrangements representing idioms. Free admission and parking. Stalls with books, cakes, local produce, plants, “ancient and modern”, jewellery, preserves, handicrafts etc. Delicious refreshments and music all day every day. Preview evening Friday 24th August at 7.00 with the Rhythm of Life Choir. Appledore Parish Church TN26 2DB. Details 01233 758256
August 31st Brabourne & Smeeth Gardeners’ Society’s next general meeting will commence 7.15 for 7.30 pm in the village hall when there will be a presentation by Sue Marshall on “An English Love Affair with Iris”. Sue runs Iris of Sissinghurst, a specialist nursery for all types of irises. For further enquiries or if you would like a copy of our 2018 Programme please contact Wendy Sanders on 01303 813 451 or email brabournewendy@gmail.com. Visitors will always be made welcome.
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2nd September Chilham Craft Fair runs from 10am to 4pm. Free entry, refreshments and parking. 30 stalls of lovely handmade crafts. Chilham village hall, CT4 8DB September 1st Tenterden & District Horticultural Society’s Autumn Show at 2.30 - 3.30pm in Highbury Hall, Tenterden. Entries include seasonal flowers, fruit and vegetables, floral art and cookery exhibits. Raffle and refreshments are available. September 3rd Woodchurch Local History Society First Monday night of the month, 7:30pm in the village Memorial Hall. We will hear a presentation by Martin Crowther entitled ‘Rupert Bear, Bagpuss, Clangers and their Kentish Origins’. This talk is especially poignant due to the recent death of creator Peter Firmin. We
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September 5th Shadoxhurst Flower Arrangers will be having a flower demonstration by Mig Kimpton entitled ‘In the Autumn Potting Shed’. Starting at 7.30pm in the Shaddoxhurst Village Hall. Visitors welcome, all arrangements will be raffled off at the end of the evening, for more information call the secretary on 01233 732212 September 8th High Halden Horticultural Societys Autumn Show will take place at the Memorial Hall. Staging is from 9.30am to 11.30am. The Show is open to the public at 2.30 pm, teas are available. Prizes are presented at 3.15pm. Members are invited to enter the fuschias they were given at the Spring Show, though all are welcome. September 8th St Mary’s Church Smeeth will be holding it’s Annual Hobbies Exhibition. The model train layout this year will be Thomas The Tank Engine. It will take place in Smeeth Church from 10 a.m. This is always a popular event, with many fascinating displays showing different interests & activities. Refreshments will be in the Oak room. September 11th Iden Village WI meet at 7.30pm, T: 01797 280464 for more information. September 16th Iden Village Hall will be holding Bingo. Doors open 2pm eyes down 2-30pm. 30th August, 13th & 27th September T: 01797 280467. September 18th Ashford Flower Club will be running a flower arranging workshop. It will take place at Furley Hall, Maidstone Road, Ashford TN24 8TX, starting at 7.30pm. If you are interested in arranging flowers, why not come along - visitors are very welcome to join in. Entrance - £4.00 at the door. If you would like to participate, please ring Tricia on 07824359245, to find out what you need to bring. September 22nd/23rd Pluckley Quilt and Craft Show at Pluckley Village Hall TN27 0QZ. 10.30am to 5.00pm each day, £5 entry to include refreshments. Showcase by Louise Jessup, Quilt raffle, Wheelchair accessible, Free parking. Don’t miss this stunning display of patchwork quilts and other beautiful needlecrafts. Contact Judy on 01233 840280 or email judith.pool@hotmail.co.uk September 29/30th Art and Craft Fair to be held in St Margaret’s Church Bethersden. 10am - 4pm both days. Ploughman’s lunches, tea and cake available on both days.Please come and support us. October 5th Tenterden & District Horticultural Society’s meeting at 7.00 for 7.30 in St Mildred’s Church Hall, Tenterden when there will be a presentation by Chris O’Donoghue entitled “Garden Design - Painting with Plants”. A medal winner at Chelsea Flower show Chris combines his skills as a potter and novelist within garden design. For further enquiries please contact Janice Parsons on 01580 763900 or email parsonsrichard004@ gmail.com
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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. Contrary to popular belief, there is no requirement to be an ‘expert’ or a ‘top notch’ scientist, or even to buy huge quantities of expensive stuff to get going. 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 you along of course! Contact : David Styles, General 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. Once a month a walk is arranged for group members and friends organised by one of our group. 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
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Ashford Decorative & Fine Arts Society (part of NADFAS). 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 each 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 Furley Hall, Ashford, on the third Tuesday of each month.For any details or further information about Ashford Flower Club, please contact: K.M Williams (Chairman) 07840 164011 or Mary Wiggins (Secretary) 01233 628278 Ashford Folk Dance Club meet every Wednesday at Kingsnorth Village Hall, Church Hill, Kingsnorth TN23 3EF from 8 - 10pm. We promote English and American traditional folk dancing. New or experienced dancers with or without a partner are all very welcome to our friendly club. Contact Edna 01233 627 121 or email ejbone@tiscali.co.uk Ashford Mediation Service is a small local charity who offers a mediation service to the community of Ashford which is open to all. Ashford Mediation Service helps to build happier more productive communities by using mediation to resolve disputes. Over the past 17 years we have helped 1000s of people find peaceful resolutions to disputes. If you are interested in using the service to resolve a dispute, or if you would like to train with us to become a volunteer mediator, please call 01233 896237 or visit www.ashfordmediation.co.uk for more information. Ashford Photographic Society meets at Givaudan Sports Centre every Friday from September to May. Check www.ashfordps.org.uk for full details. Ashford Radio Aeromodellers, we have a field at Sellindge for flying seven days a week, and fly indoors in Ashford Market on various Thursday evenings during the Autumn, Winter, & Spring, please visit www.araclub.co.uk for more details, or phone Iain on 07956501510, or myself (Roger) 01233 627694 Ashford Sinfonia Community Orchestra meets on
Clubs & Societies Monday evenings 7.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m St Mary the Virgin Church in Willesborough during term time. Players should be over Grade 3. We are an enthusiastic group of people who have either played since young, taken up an instrument in later life but who enjoy making music under the guidance of a very keen professional musician. We do have a website www.ashfordsinfonia.com and all contact numbers can be found there. New members are welcome to join us at 7.30pm to play classical and popular orchestral music. We welcome everyone.
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Better Health? There’s an App for That!
There seems to be an app for everything these days, so it’s not surprising that there are plenty of apps to help you improve your fitness, health and wellbeing. Here are ten apps that could help you discover a healthier, happier you.
FITNESS APPS PAID Daily Workouts, Daily Workout Apps LLC A top seller on Amazon, this app offers 39 area-targeted 5-10-minute workouts, including stretch, Pilates and kettlebell exercises. They can be combined randomly or in custom mode to create longer sessions that exercise the whole body. There’s a timer and on-screen instructions, meaning you can use it offline, but you’ll need the internet to watch the video demonstrations. If you want to try before you buy, there’s a popular free version limited to just 10 workouts. FREE Fitbit, Fitbit Inc. Designed to work with Fitbit activity trackers and smart scales, this app can track your
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daily goals and food intake and assess your progress over time for steps, distance and calories burned. You can also compare stats with your Fitbit Friends - useful if you find a bit of competition a good motivator. Active 10, NHS Active 10 tracks your walking, prompting you when you need to increase your pace to a brisk walk (about 3 miles an hour). It also sets you goals, rewards your progress and allows you to share your progress on social media. Couch to 5K, NHS This app’s 9-week programme tracks your progress as it gradually builds you up to running 5 kilometres, using a mix of running and walking. It suggests a different schedule each week and celebrity trainers tell you when to run and when to walk. A countdown timer shows how long you’ve got left on each run.
HEALTH AND WELLBEING PAID Deep Sleep with Andrew Johnson, Hive Brain Software Another Amazon top seller, this app provides relaxing guided meditations intended to clear your mind, beat insomnia and help you to get deep, restful sleep.
FREE Headspace: Meditation and Mindfulness, Headspace Inc A Google Play top seller, this app teaches you how to meditate and live mindfully, with exercises on everything from managing anxiety and stress to breathing, sleep, happiness, calm and focus. It claims to train your mind in just a few minutes a day, using guided meditations and teaching classic meditation techniques. It can also send custom push notifications to remind you to add some mindfulness to your day. You can track your progress and share it with others. Chill Panda, NHS Suitable for children and (less serious) adults, this familyfriendly app allows you to develop an awareness of the relationship between your emotions, activities and body state. The app can measure your heart rate and help you learn what makes you feel better. The cute Chill Panda will suggest an activity suitable for your emotional and physical state.
DIET AND NUTRITION PAID Carbs and Cals, Chello Publishing Ltd Ideal for diabetics but suitable for everyone, this app provides photos and nutritional values for over 3,500 food and drink items available in the UK, compiled by a diabetes dietary specialist. You can also add custom meals and use the meal calculator, calendar, recipe builder and exercise tracker. A special diabetes
The Home section allows you to record blood glucose levels and carbohydrate intake. FREE Foodvisor, Foodvisor The Foodvisor app claims that if you take a photo of your plate, it can recognise your food, estimate your serving sizes and instantly provide a detailed nutrition report (and add the details to your food diary). It can also track your physical activities and calories burned, highlighting weak areas that need attention. My Fitness Pal, My Fitness Pal Inc This hugely popular app is a calorie counter, diet tracker and exercise tracker all in one. It can scan the barcodes of over 4 million foods and recognises over 2 million others, giving you detailed nutrition information about them. It can also suggest exercises, link to some other exercise apps, log your exercise and track your steps. With goal-setting, a recipe importer, a restaurant meal logger and the ability to add photos and share your progress, it really is the app that has everything.
Using an app to improve your health and fitness may seem counter-intuitive, with the media issuing dire warnings about the effects of too much screen time: prolonged sitting and diabetes, diminishing social interaction, eye strain... However, used correctly, technology can motivate and educate us to eat more healthily, exercise and socialise, sharing our efforts with others. So why not give one of these apps a try?
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