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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! Until next time, have fun in the sun and have a great month.
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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 problem will get a lot worse. So what happens? Well, leatherjackets feed on the roots
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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 you’ll see the pests on the soil or lawn surface. So how do you know leatherjackets are to blame? Leatherjackets are even less good-looking than their parents: greyish-brown, tubular, legless, up to about 4.5cm long and so nearly transparent that
The Garden you can often see inside them, lunch and all. You can remove a good number by repeating this black polythene trick – then, collect up the pests and put them on the bird table where they’ll be a useful source of free and nutritious bird food. If you want a much quicker, easier and more thorough solution then I suggest you use the biological control nematode ‘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.
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By Katherine Sorrell type of wallpaper vertically all around a room. But if you feel like being daring, create a feature by papering just one wall, or choose different colourways of the same pattern to use in different areas. You could even hang your wallpaper horizontally, or mix up the designs to create a handcrafted, bohemian effect.
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.
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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
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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around and instantly make the room seem bigger, while sheets of plastic laminate or solid composite have interesting decorative potential. Being waterproof and needing few joins, they are a good choice for bathrooms. Using paper-backed fabric to line walls is a traditional (if expensive) technique that is great for insulating against cold and noise and, taking this notion further, leather walls add luxurious character, soften sounds and are even fire-retardant. Cork walls are warm and soft to the touch, eco-friendly, insulating and soundproofing, and come in a range of colours, patterns and textures. You could even consider polished plaster, which has a beautiful depth of colour, or sheet metal for an unusual, industrial look.
IDEAS FOR FEATURE WALLS • Transform your wall with peel-off stickers. They come in all sorts of divine designs from simple shapes to complex illustrations. • Wallpaper with an oversized pattern and vivid colours may well be too much for a whole room, but makes a great focal point on just one wall. • Think paint effects are passé? Not when you try modern, graphic ideas such as bold horizontal stripes or an ombré/dip dye look. • Large maps (old or new) are attractive and educational. Simply paste straight on to the wall. Try sheet music and wrapping paper, too.
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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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Sweet Recipe Berry & Chocolate Pavlovas These divine individual pavlovas are ideal for a summer dessert. You can make the meringues in advance then layer with fruit and cream a couple of hours before serving.
Ingredients: • 4 large egg whites • 225g caster sugar • 1 tsp cornflour • 1tsp white wine vinegar • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 500g fresh strawberries • 200g fresh raspberries • 25g icing sugar, sifted, plus extra to serve • 2 tsp lemon juice • 300ml double cream, softly whipped • 200g Greek yoghurt • Chocolate curls, to decorate
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1. Preheat the oven to 150°C, fan 130C, Gas Mark 1. Line
2 large baking sheets with baking paper. Draw six 9 cm circles on each sheet of baking paper. Turn the paper over.
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clean grease-free bowl until stiff. Gradually whisk in the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, whisking well after each addition to make a firm and glossy meringue.
3. Blend the cornflour, vinegar and vanilla extract together in a small bowl and fold into the meringue. Divide the meringue between the marked circles.
4. Bake for 45 minutes - 1 hour until the meringues are crisp and dry on the outside. Turn the oven off and leave them to cool completely in the oven with the door slightly open.
5. Hull and chop most of the strawberries (reserving about
8 for decoration). Place in a food processor or blender with half the raspberries and pulse to make a thick puree. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the icing sugar and lemon juice. Fold the yogurt into the cream.
6. Carefully remove the meringues from the baking paper. Sandwich the meringues together in stacks of three with cream and the fruit puree. Top with the reserved strawberries and remaining raspberries and decorate with chocolate curls. Dust with icing sugar just before serving.
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Life Begins Back to stay (and not just for the weekend)
When the Chancellor announced a relief on Stamp Duty payments for first time buyers in November 2017, it’s likely that millions of parents across the UK breathed a sigh of relief. It is estimated that 3.4 million parents in the UK are living with grown up children who’ve returned to the family home, and these mums and dads may have hoped this tax incentive would be the nudge their offspring needed to finally fly the nest. The phenomenon of so-called ‘Boomerang Kids’ (adults who return to the parental home after living independent lives) hit the headlines recently when the London School of Economics and Political Science carried out research with parents aged between 50 and 75 from seventeen different European countries. The study, published in the journal Social Science and Medicine, examined the effects on quality of life for older people who shared a house with a grown up child. Researchers looked at factors such as
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freedom to enjoy yourself, to make your own decisions and control your environment, and the results were disturbing. The academics who authored the study pulled no punches when it came to their conclusions: “We found that parents’ experienced a decline in quality of life when one of their children returned to live with them,” they stated, adding: “Parents enjoy their independence when their children leave the home, and refilling an empty nest may be regarded as a violation of this life course stage.” Preparing the ground for your child’s return The biggest mistake reported by people who have been through the ‘boomerang’ experience is that they didn’t discuss the terms of the arrangement before their child moved back in. This is the time to establish the ground rules and set clear goals for the end of their stay. It may seem insensitive to talk about leaving before your child has even moved back in, but acknowledging this as a temporary arrangement will help them hold on to a sense of independence. If your child has a job, you
should agree upfront on the amount they will contribute towards the household bills. If they are not working you could ask them to help in various ways, such as cleaning, shopping or tending the garden. Discuss how things will work if your child invites friends round, and which rooms are off-limits at those times. It may be less stressful if you restrict visits to certain days or hours. Finally – and most importantly – it’s vital to treat your child as the adult they have become. In the years they have been living away from you, it’s likely they will have established a lifestyle that’s very different to the family life you shared together, so give them space and don’t be tempted to ‘parent’ them in the way you used to do. Whatever your child’s reason for returning home, it’s likely that this is just a phase, after which they will once again be able to lead an independent life. Handled carefully, this episode may even strengthen the bonds between you and your son or daughter, creating a tighter family unit that will go on providing mutual support far into the future. By Kate McLelland
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Clubs & Societies Bethersden Art Group Are you looking for a new hobby? Would you like to develop your artistic skills, or try a different medium? Then why not come along and join a cheerful and friendly group who enjoy the art challenges set by a visiting tutor. We meet on Thursday evenings in Bethersden Village Hall, 7.30-9.30pm, for ten weeks each term. For further info contact Sue - 01233 820585. Egerton Decorative & Fine Arts Society aims to inform, educate and entertain people with enquiring minds about all manner of topics around the arts. It does so principally through its programme of meetings where world class speakers give illustrated lectures about art, architecture, theatre, sculpture and literature. Special interest days, visits and tours are also arranged. Full information is on www.egertondfas. org.uk. Why not come along and find out what we have to offer? We meet on the second Wednesday of the month at Egerton Millenium Hall at 2.30pm and we look forward to welcoming you Considered Yoga for 2018 but thought you are not flexible enough? Good news! You are exactly who our classes are aimed at! Every Tuesday 6.308pm at Charter Hall, Smarden, Yoga & Relaxation Classes. Seated options are given for all poses, we use blocks & straps to ensure all poses are adapted to your own ability! Physically, we work on strength & flexibility. Mentally, we will work on stress & anxiety reduction using breathing techniques & meditation. £10 drop in or 6 weeks blocks at £8 per class. Feel free to come along or contact 07933 030071 The Gardening Group At Charing Surgery. Get fresh air, exercise, meet other people, have fun and enjoy being part of the community. Open to all patients, age 16+. Green Fingers not essential. Tuesdays 9am-12pm. Call Joanne Munro on 01233 713582. Biddenden Junior Football Club - Always looking for new players 7 -18, for fun and enjoyable football. Contact Steve on 07958 447948. Biddenden Squash Club 01580 291130 Gordon Jones Playing Field, Biddenden. Friendly club with 2 courts and a bar. email: info@biddendensquash. co.uk www.biddendensquash.co.uk Biddenden Horticultural Society Annual membership £5. New members welcome. Contact Irene Orsborne on 01580 291777 or Lesley Lidgett on 01580 291931. W: www. biddendenhorticulturalsociety.co.uk Egerton Over 60’s For friendship, fun & food,
join the Egerton over 60’s Club, you will be most welcome. We meet in the Millennium Hall at 2pm on the 2nd Monday of each month. We have interesting speakers, the minimum business, and one of the best afternoon teas of any senior’s Club!! In 2018 outings include; Winter Warmer Lunch, fish & chips lunch in Di Paolo’s in Bexhill, cream tea on the Kent and East Sussex Railway, Mystery Tour and Xmas lunch. Stimulating speakers include Geoff Hutchinson on Grey Owl, Helen Allinson on Edwardian Life through postcards, Paul Holt on The making of Samphire Hoe, Melanie GibsonBarton on Wandering in Flanders Fields and more. Meetings are open to non-members, just come along. Membership annual fee is £5 and £2 per meeting. Phone Gerry on 01233 712 282 or Jenny on 01233 756 452. Headcorn Modern Sequence Dance Club, meet every Monday 7.30 pm to 10.00 pm in the Andred Hall in Headcorn Village Hall. If you enjoy Ballroom dancing, bring your partner or friend along and learn more. We are a friendly little club, nice music, social evening, tea and biscuits, all for £3.00 per person. Call Rita on 01580 852289. Kennington Badminton Club, play at the Norton Knatchbull School on a Wed evening from 7.30 p.m.-10.00 p.m. Contact Mark Feeney on 01233 663030 or Shirley Mountford on 01233 610134. Little Chart Bridge Club Friendly duplicate bridge every Tuesday afternoon at Little Chart Village Hall. For more information please contact Carmen Gunther on 01233 840 395. Smarden Heritage Centre Smarden Charter Hall, Smarden. Open every Friday morning from 9.30 – 11.30. visit: www.smardenheritagecentre. synthasite.com Smarden Short Mat Bowls Club We welcome new novice or experienced bowlers of all ages. We meet every Thurs. morning at 9.45am and occasionally on a weekday evening, in the Charter Hall Smarden. Contact Malcolm 01233 770572. The Roots Project Conservation Volunteers What we do: Regular practical conservation tasks and woodland craft workshops based in Longbeech Wood, Charing. Contact: Carrie Eeles (Activities Officer) Tel: 07920404546 Email: info@therootsproject.co.uk www. therootsprojectconservationvolunteers.org.uk Weald of Kent Computer Club meets in the New Biddenden Village Hall. Annual membership costs £10 and covers free admission to all 10 meetings. Non members are £2 per visit.New members 29
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Tai Chi for Health & Harmony, Smarden Charter Hall, welcomes newcomers, all ages & fitness levels. Fridays 10.30-11.45am. 1st class just £5 to try. Relaxing, friendly group. Info 01233 770423 Tenterden Camera Club - A chance for members and guests to meet socially and discuss photography, exchange ideas, tips and problems. We have an informal “Snap Chat” meeting at 7.30pm in the William Caxton on Tenterden High St on the first Monday of each month to discuss photographic issues. There is no charge and all are welcome just buy yourself a drink. We also meet fortnightly (2nd Thurs & 4th Wed) in the upstairs meeting room at the Zion Baptist Church Tenterden. Every month we have a project or theme for members to capture, complimented by the occasional local outings. Most months we have a speaker & at the end of the month (4th Wed) we have a social club evening. New members and guests welcome. Full details on our website: www.TenterdenCameraClub.co.uk
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Don’t know your UVA from your UVB? Worried about a mole? Want to be prepared in case you get sunburnt? This guide is for you… First up – the difference between UVA and UVB. Both are types of ultraviolet radiation that can increase your risk of getting skin cancer. UVA rays prematurely age skin, leading to more wrinkles and pigmentation. UVB rays are the ones that actually burn. ‘SPF’ is short for sun protection factor. The higher the number, the better the protection. The British Association of Dermatologists recommends choosing a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or over. However, the SPF only relates to UVB rays, not UVA rays. So you’ll need to look for a broad spectrum sunscreen that protects against both types of ultraviolet radiation. You then need to apply it at least 15 minutes before going outside, and reapply it at least every two hours. Weleda’s Edelweiss Sunscreen Facial Lotion protects against both UVA and UVB, has an SPF of 30 and is packed with skin-friendly ingredients, such as organic coconut and jojoba oils. It’s suitable for all skin types and smells rather lovely, with subtle notes of citrus and 32
lavender. Priced at £13.95, the lotion can be bought online from www.weleda.co.uk. If you do forget to slap on the sunscreen, aloe vera can help to soothe sunburnt skin. Not all aloe vera gels are created equally, however. Some contain very little actual aloe vera, so do check the ingredients list. Dr. Organic Aloe Vera Gel is a good choice. It has an instant cooling effect, is hypoallergenic and helps to restore hydration. The gel costs £5.59 from Holland & Barrett. Do you suffer from prickly
heat, or find you only have to look at the sun to go red? Trilogy’s Very Gentle Calming Serum is worth a try. It’s specially formulated to reduce inflammation and irritation. As the name suggests, it’s fragrance-free and gentle enough for even sensitive skin. Ingredients include aloe vera, green tea, chamomile, sweet almond oil and evening primrose oil. The serum costs £29.50 from Boots or www. trilogyproducts.co.uk.
If you’re worried about a mole or other changes to your skin, it’s always best to book in to see your GP. In the meantime, The British Association of Dermatologists’ ABCD-Easy guide details the main things to look for: • Asymmetry: the two halves of the area may differ in shape. • Border: the edges of the area may be irregular or blurred, and sometimes show notches. • Colour: this may be uneven. Different shades of black, brown and pink may be seen.
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Gladman Developments Ltd withdraws three planning appeals in the borough Ashford Borough Council has welcomed news that Gladman Developments Ltd has withdrawn three appeals seeking planning permission for nearly 500 new homes in the borough’s villages. The developer had submitted plans for 125 houses in Brabourne Lees, 245 homes in Charing and 110 houses in Biddenden, which were all rejected by the council. Gladman subsequently went to appeal on all three cases, challenging the council’s available land supply. In response, Ashford Borough Council’s strong leadership felt that these appeals should be strongly defended and utilised its full planning resources to do so. Earlier this year planning inspectors held detailed public inquiries into two of Gladman’s appeals (with the third scheduled for October) as well as hearings into the council’s new Local Plan. Council officers and representatives from the parish councils involved, along with the CPRE (Campaign to Protect Rural England) worked together to challenge these appeals. Following the hearings into the new Local Plan, inspectors issued an advice note confirming that Ashford Borough Council does have an adequate five year housing land supply. With the Brabourne Lees inquiry (which had been scheduled to re-open this week, but is now cancelled) and the Charing inquiry already closed, last week Gladman withdrew their appeals on those sites, having already withdrawn the appeal on the Biddenden site. Mike Hickmott, Chairman of Brabourne Parish Council said: “Brabourne Parish Council is highly delighted with Gladman’s withdrawal from the appeal, removing as it does the threat to Hospital Field. “It was a magnificent team effort and we would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for its support: for those who spoke at the appeal, for the numbers who came along each day to listen to the inquiry (a point noted by the inspector), and those who worked tirelessly behind the scenes. 34
“We must also thank Ashford Borough Council and CPRE for their efforts on our behalf fighting the application.” Jill Leyland, Charing Parish Council said: "The site Gladman wanted to develop off Pluckley Road was completely unsuitable in many ways. In particular it would have added additional traffic to, and seen many additional pedestrians walking along, an already over used road where two wide vehicles cannot pass without one mounting the pavement and where pavements are so narrow that two pedestrians cannot pass without one stepping into the road. “It is a real relief to know that the threat has been lifted. ABC, CPRE Kent and a number of individuals worked extremely hard on this case, as did Charing Parish Council, and we are truly grateful for all their efforts. “We just hope that Gladman and other developers like them now realise how much opposition they will meet if they try to develop unsuitable sites in this part of the country.” Dr Hilary Newport, Director of the Kent Branch of CPRE said: “It’s been a privilege to work alongside dedicated and committed parish councils and to help them put across their concerns about a proposal that ought never to have got this far. “The local communities can be rightfully proud of the defence that they put up against land speculators like Gladman Developments Ltd”. Cllr Paul Clokie, portfolio holder for Planning said: “Our planning and legal teams, along with our colleagues in Brabourne and Charing parish councils and CPRE, have worked tirelessly to prevent three separate developments that would have been a blight on these rural areas. Understandably we are very pleased with the result. “The council cannot prevent applications being made on sites that are not allocated for development in its Local Plan, and any applications that may, are considered on merit at that time. “However the council will continue to take a Local Plan led approach, including consultation with local residents, to meet the development needs of the borough and we will strongly resist any inappropriate or unjustified development.”
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