The Marsh August 2018

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The Marsh

Aug/Sept 2018 Edition • Issue 59 • Royal Mail ®

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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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FJ Dance Academy Ballet, Body conditioning, Dance and Movement for ages 3 years to adults.RAD Syllabus work, OFQUAL regulated and recognised by European Qualifications Framework at St Nicholas CE Primary Academy, TN28 8PB. Outreach classes also available by special arrangement. Contact Francine D’Souza Tel: 07984 970 262 or E: fjdanceacademy@outlook.com Fun and friendly American Squares. Enjoy this intriguing form of social dance in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. No prior knowledge or partner necessary. We meet most Thursdays at 7.30 pm in Brenzett Village Hall. New Dancers always welcome but please check first that we are meeting before you come. Contact Geoff on 01797 222551 or email sqdance@talktalk.net Lydd Karate Club. Skinner Road, Lydd. Beginners to black belts. 5+. Training times Wed 6.30 till 8pm....7.30 till 9pm Friday’s 6.30 till 9pm......7.30 till 9pm Contact.

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Dymchurch Active Retirement Association (Synara) We meet at St Mary’s Bay Village Hall on the first Wednesday of the month. All enquiries to Kay Walker (Secretary) 01303 873542.

Enjoy Learning offers enjoyable adult classes in NEW ROMNEY, DYMCHURCH and HYTHE. We teach ART APPRECIATION & SPANISH CLASSES. The Spanish Classes are not for complete beginners, but if you have done a bit of Spanish in the past and would like to brush up your skills, the classes might be suitable.

Cost £5 per week. For further details contact ANDREW and DEBBY on 01303 875542 The Hythe & Romney Marsh Branch of the R.A.F Association, meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Royal British Legion Club, St. Leonard’s Road, Hythe, 7 for 7:30. You don’t have to have been in the Royal Air Force to join us. More Info phone 01797 362303.

Keep Fit Have Fun Move to Music St, Mary’s Bay Village Hall, Jefferstone Lane. Thursday 10.15 11.15am. First class free then £4. Phone 01303 264915 E-mail chrisjeffery2711@outlook.com The New Romney History Society meets at the Old School in New Romney, 4th Monday of the month, (except Aug and Dec), most meetings involve a guest speaker and time for discussion and research.

Royal British Legion New Romney meet 2nd Wednesday each month at Broadacre Hotel, North Street, New Romney at 7 p.m. contact 01797 361807 01797 361020 Romney Marsh Photographic Club meets each Thursday 8pm, September to mid-May, St Mary’s Bay

Village Hall (opp. the Bailiff’s Sergeant pub). Anyone interested in all aspects of photography (including smartphones, point-and-shoot, 3D photography and image manipulation in computer software) is very welcome. Contact Paul Sanderson on 01797 458646, smbcc@onetel.com or visit the website at: romneymarshphotographicclub.co.uk Ivychurch Croquet Club - We are a small group of ladies and gentlemen who generally meet on Mondays and Wednesdays during the playing season to enjoy a game of either GOLF or ASSOCIATION Croquet. We are based on a farm where we have a small clubhouse and three lawns which are maintained by our members.

Our new season will be starting in April so if you would like to find out more about the game or give it a try by coming to play, (experience is not necessary) you will find we are a friendly bunch.

If you are interested please contact Ken Lennon on 01797 361052 or by email at lennonken@hotmail. com.

St Marys Bay Short Mat Bowls Club Plays at the Village Hall Jefferstone Lane Sunday Mornings 10:30/13:00. Tuesdays Afternoons 2:00/5:00 and Wednesday Evenings 7:00pm/9:00pm.

New Romney Bowls Club Come on out, the greens are great! Full Facilities available from coaching to playing to suit any level. Bar and social programme throughout the year. We have a regular Open Mic on the first Wednesday of the month. Enjoyable night out for all. Club contact 01797 362409 or www. newromneybowlsclub.co.uk

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Gardening Lethal Leatherjackets

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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.

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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 you’ll see the pests on the soil or

The Garden 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 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’.

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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. pippagreenwood.com/products in the Protect Your Plants section. We’ll send them out by

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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.

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Aug 2nd The New Young Guns Are Back with The BBC Winners The Clark Tracey (Young Guns) Quintet Aug 9th This exciting Quintet returns to FJC, XPQ Vasilis Xenopoulos & Nigel Price Quintet Aug 16th This lady has been away far to long Lee Gibson & Her Trio Aug 23rd The most famous jazz saxophonist in the world The Scott Hamilton Quartet Aug 30th The Garnetts are back with more legends of Brit Jazz.. Alex & Willie Garnett Quintet Sept 6th This is The Galaxy of British Jazz The Steve Waterman All Star Septet Sept 13th The Blonde Bombshell of British Jazz is back in town, Miss Tina May & Her Trio Sept 18th The wonderful swinging music of Benny Goodman The Pete Long (Benny Goodman) Quartet Sept 27th The Full Rounded Sax Sound of Gene Ammons music The Brandon Allen Quartet play The GeneAmmons Project T h e Fo l k e s t o n e J a z z C l u b i s a n o n p r o f i t m a k i n g j a z z c l u b. R u n b y & fo r p e o p l e w i t h a l i k e m i n d e d i n t e re s t i n OUR KIND OF MUSIC D e r i c k Wo o d l a n d 0 1 3 0 3 2 6 0 3 3 0

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Au g u s t

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.

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What’s On SHADOXHURST HARVEST FETE SUNDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 10AM – 3PM

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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

Makes 4 Ready in 2 hours

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1. Preheat the oven to 150°C, fan 130C, Gas Mark 1. Line

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2. Using an electric food mixer whisk the egg whites in a

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.

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Health

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Better Health? There’s an App for That!

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apps, logs your exercise and tracks your steps. With goal-setting, a recipe importer, a restaurant meal logger and the ability to add photos and share progress, this app really 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. But used correctly, technology can motivate and educate us to eat more healthily and exercise, encouraging us to socialise through sharing our efforts with others. So why not give one of these apps a try?

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Beauty Staying Safe In The Sun

by Kate Duggan www.kateduggan.co.uk

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

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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 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.

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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.

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A Sting in the Tail

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PCP is a loan but, unlike a traditional loan, you won’t own the car at the term end (unless you choose to). This has the advantage of lower monthly payments.

Determined by the dealer, the car will have a Guaranteed Minimum Future Value (GMFV) at the PCP term end. When the time comes, should the car be valued at a figure higher than this, then you will have the difference between the two figures to put down as a deposit on your next car.

A mid-20s driver I know signed up for a 3-year PCP with such a term. He reached the 18,000 limit in 15 months and the finance company have told him to put away at least £120 per month to cover the excess mileage fee he will incur.

PCP is a viable way to finance a car but, like any contract, read the small print!

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Important Information Emergency Police Neighbhd Team Ashford & Tenterden Crimestoppers

999 101 0800 555 111

Out of Hours Doctor - Primecare 111 Evening, Nights, Weekends & Bank Holidays William Harvey Hospital 01233 633331 Samaritans www.samaritans.org Electricity:

Southern Electric

EDF Energy Gas:

Natural LPG

08457 90 90 90

Citizens Advice Bureau Alcoholics Anonymous Ashford Volunteer Centre Age Concern

01233 626185 0845 7697555 01233 647 422 01233 668 765

www.ageconcern.org.uk

CARM

01233 758122

E: office@carmromneymarsh.org.uk W: www.carmromneymarsh.org.uk

Macmillan Cancer Support W: www.forget-me-nots.co.uk

0845 770 8090 0800 783 8866

Parkinson’s UK, Ashford Branch

0800 111 999 Details on tank

www.eastkentstrokes.org

Doctors Surgery

Contact Mike Wharrad East Kent Strokes

01233 623520 01233 840448

SE Kent Multiple Sclerosis Soc. 07767 326138 Royal British Legion 01233 620 167

Brookland Village Hall Surgery 01797 223 230 National Train Enquiries

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Oak Hall Surgery Church Lane Health Centre

Dymchurch

Martello Medical Practice

www.nationalrail.co.uk

01797 362 106 Bus Enquiries 01797 364756 Stagecoach Bus Enquiries

07.30 to 18:00 Monday - Friday

01303 875700

Veterinary Surgeons

Cinque Ports Veterinary 01797 321771 Associates Barrow Hill Veterinary Surgery 01797 363177

New Romney Community Warden Gareth Roberts

Parish Councils:

Brenzett Brookland Burmarsh Dymchurch Ivychurch Lydd Town Council Newchurch New Romney Town Council Old Romney St Mary in the Marsh Snargate

Shepway District Council

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Brookland 01797 342075 Dymchurch 01303 874527 Newchurch 0774 9369 861 Ivychurch Pearl Sharland 01797 344121 info@ivychurch.org.uk

St. Mary’s Bay

01303 873215

Church Halls

St Peters, Greatstone Alan Read

07976 555 173

High Pressure Jetting Service & Repair to Sewage treatment plants Soakaway Testing Cesspool Emptying Service

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