Wye August 2018 by The Village Directory

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Village Directory Aug/Sept 2018 Edition • Issue 61 • 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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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 of grass (and can also cause

by Pippa Greenwood

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 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. 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 first class post in an insulated envelope for you to show those pesky leatherjackets who’s the boss! Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood. com and you’ll find some great gardening items: Nemaslug, green controls for leatherjackets, chafer grubs, ants and greenfly, plus garden plant supports, raised bed kits, Easy-Tunnels, gardening tools, Grower Frames, signed books and more! You can even book Pippa for a gardening talk at your local gardening club.

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Mowgli by Montgomery Vets

ello everyone, Mowgli here! Hope you are all enjoying the summer. Do you know that this column marks 10 years of me writing columns and 10 years of the clinic being open? What a lot of columns! And what a lot of lovely patients the clinic has seen in that time!

n fact I have just looked through all my old columns and was shocked to find that I didn’t write the first column. The humans wrote it for me and introduced me! I think we had all forgotten that! Below is how I was introduced:

“Setting up the clinic means that for the last few weeks our house has been besieged by visitors. I think we have seen roughly 3 people every day about various aspects of the practice. This is when our cats have come into their own. Let me introduce them. Mowgli is a Bengal cross Siamese (a Serengeti). This means he is cream with brown spots and stripes all over and the most beautiful blue eyes. He is very noisy, talks to us continuously and follows us wherever we go. He is also the clumsiest animal we have ever met and is responsible for a lot of breakages in our household. Ebony is a small petite black cat with very good manners. In contrast to Mowgli she is shy and well behaved. Until at least no-one is looking! Anyway, every time there has been a knock at the door Mowgli (miaowing) and Ebony have jumped into action. They have greeted the visitors at the door and escorted them to the table. Mowgli has then systematically jumped into each bag and briefcase to see if there is anything worth having and how comfortable it is. After one poor woman left we found a bunch of grapes he had stolen- probably part of her lunch! Every time the visitors have gone to point at a table or a graph to show us how good their products are there has been a little furry bottom sitting just where they wanted to point. Often at this stage we have had to

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ot only had the humans forgotten that they had written the first column but they had forgotten about the smashed bread bin. So now we are having to go through that again…. One good thing- 10 years later they have learnt never to shut us out of any room or meeting. Who says humans can’t be taught!

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Tiles come in a great variety of colours and patterns, and can be sleek and machine-made or rustic and hand-made, shiny and glazed or matt and unglazed,

With imagination and ingenuity, almost any flat surface can provide an interesting decorative effect. Timber panelling insulates and can hide wonky walls and is a great insulator. A sheet of mirror reflects light around to make the room seem bigger, while sheets of plastic laminate or solid composite have potential and, being waterproof, are suitable for bathrooms. Paper-backed fabric is great for insulating against cold and noise – as is leather, which is luxurious and fire-retardant. Cork is warm, soft to the touch, ecofriendly, insulating and soundproofing, and comes in a range of colours, patterns and textures. Polished plaster or sheet metal are other options.

IDEAS FOR FEATURE WALLS • Transform your wall with peel-off stickers, with designs from simple shapes to complex illustrations. • Wallpaper with an oversized pattern and vivid colours makes a great focal point on just one wall. • Consider modern, graphic paint effects 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. • Take any digital image and have it enlarged to cover an entire wall. Eye-poppingly gorgeous. • Use a variety of vintage wallpaper samples as a colourful collage. Combine with paint, too, if you wish.

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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.

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. 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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The Royal Air Forces Association meet on the 2nd Thursday each month at 7.30pm in Wye Village Hall. After a short business meeting we usually have a speaker followed by refreshments. Connection to the RAF is not necessary. We would be pleased to meet new members. Parking is not a problem. Contact: rita.elgar05@gmail.com

Wye Historical Society – meets monthly from October to April in the Lady Joanna Thornhill School at 7.30pm. Subscriptions £10 per year; visitors welcome at £2 per meeting - no need to book. For more information see www.wyehistoricalsociety.org.uk.

Aldington Corner Quilters is a long established group

of friendly ladies meeting on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at Aldington Village Hall, 7.00pm 9.00pm. We have a mix of beginners and experienced ladies who share their latest projects and ideas. We always welcome new members so if you are interested come along one evening and meet us. For more information contact Julie Coney - quirkyjules@gmail. com or call 01303 813944 (eve).

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East Kent Morris Men Do you like dancing, beer,

socialising, music, having fun? Why not try Morris Dancing? We are recruiting for new members. Weekly Wednesday dance practices at Mersham Village Hall, 8pm to 10pm; afterwards we practise drinking in the pub opposite! No experience required. Why not give it a try? Details from www.ekmm.org.uk or 01795 536 262

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Wednesday evenings at the barn café at Willesborough Windmill. between 7.00pm and 9.00pm, and the club would welcome new members. Club members are currently building a model of Rye in 00 gauge in the SR period. Contact John White on 01233 733416 for more information

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Sellindge Gardening Association meet on the 3rd

Ashford Soroptimists First Tues of the month, 7.15pm,

Sellindge Table Top Sale the 1st Saturday of each

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.

except August, in the Dog House Evegate. We are part of a global organisation whose aims are to improve the lives and status of women and girls through education. In addition we also have fun, with a programme of social activities. If you think you may be interested in joining us do please give us a call. Contact Sue Wood 01233 623902

Bilsington Ladies meet in Bilsington Village Hall 2nd

Thursday of the month at 2.15pm. Interesting speakers and a warm welcome awaits. Call Jan on 01233 641820.

Brabourne & Smeeth Gardeners’ Society We meet on the last Friday of the month at Brabourne & Smeeth Village Hall, 7.15 for 7.30pm. New members and visitors will be made very welcome. For further info call Wendy

6SA. If you are interested in quilting or patchwork why not come along and learn new skills and share your expertise with like minded people. Beginners and advanced levels are welcome. Bi-monthly meetings, for further information contact Marion on 01233 750319 Wednesday of the month in the Durling Hall Sellindge (next to the main hall) at 7.15pm for 7.30pm start. Our programme includes speakers, a summer show, social events, day trips and an annual holiday. For further details contact Linda on 01303 813288.

month in the village hall Sellindge. Tables booked in advance are £5. 00 Each and on the day (If available) £8. 00. Telephone for more information 01303 813475. Refreshments are available and home made cakes.

Smeeth W.I. We meet on the second Monday of the Month at 7.30 pm in the Brabourne & Smeeth village hall for further information do contact Joy Taylor 01303 812165”

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Better Health? There’s an App for That! 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. Ratings: Google Play: 3.1/5; iTunes 3.2/5 Couch to 5K, NHS

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.

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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. Ratings: Google Play: 4.3/5; iTunes 4.7/5 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. Ratings: Google Play: 4.5/5; iTunes 4.3; Amazon 4/5

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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.

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. Ratings: Google Play: 4.6/5; iTunes 4.9/5; Amazon 4/5 Chill Panda, NHS Suitable for children and (less serious) adults, this family-friendly 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. Ratings: Google Play: 2.8/5; Also available on iTunes DIET AND NUTRITION PAID Carbs and Cals, Chello Publishing Ltd

Ratings: Google Play 2.7/5; iTunes 4.5/5 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. Ratings: Google Play 4.6/5; iTunes 4.7/5; Amazon 3.7/5 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?

Ideal for diabetics but suitable for everyone, this app provides photos and nutritional values for over 3,500 food and drink items available Do you wish you had more energy? in the UK, compiled by a diabetes dietary Tired of everyday aches and pains? specialist. You can also add custom meals and Want to shift negative emotions, reduce stress and that sense of feeling stuck? use the meal calculator, calendar, recipe builder and exercise tracker. A special diabetes section Tapping in Harmony Cannegative Help! emotions, Do you wish you had more energy, tired of everyday aches and pains, want to shift allows you to record blood glucose levels and reduce stress and that sense ofFreedom feeling stuck? Emotional Techniques can help you live carbohydrate intake. the life you want to create for yourself. Find out more at www.tappinginharmony.com Ratings: Google Play: 3.6/5; iTunes 3.2/5; Tapping in Harmony can help. or contact Shirley on 07871 757 499 Amazon 4/5

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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 skinfriendly 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. The gel costs £5.59 from Holland & Barrett.

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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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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:

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