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Welcome It’s August, and as I write the sky is blue and the warm summer sun is pouring in through the window – wonderful!

School children everywhere are now enjoying the freedom of their summer holidays, hopefully they’re making the most of the great outdoors, but I suspect many will be absorbed in their virtual worlds provided by various games consoles and technology. When my son was young it was a real challenge to sell him the virtues of the outside world when all he wanted was to race cars on his Playstation.

These days he’s hardly ever in the house but the Playstation is still an important part of his social life. Maybe that’s a good thing, in September it will be his companion in the early days of his new University life, and may help him to make friends.

If only school holidays were more like one of Enid Blyton’s Famous Five novels, full of

adventure and exploration and void of the serious threats present in this modern age. It was heart-warming earlier in the year to follow the news story of the group of Surrey children that formed a human arrow in a field to help police find a couple of burglary suspects. How proud must their parents be!

Anyway treasure these precious summer days, before we know it Autumn will be knocking on our doors.

See you next time

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Clubs & Societies 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.

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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 St. Mary’s Bay Camera Club Meets each Thursday 8pm, September to mid-May, St Mary’s Bay Village Hall (Jefferson Lane, opp. the Bailiffs Sergeant pub). Anyone interested in all aspects of photography (including smartphones, point-andshoot, 3D photography and image manipulation in computer software) is very welcome. Contact Paul on 01797 458646, smbcc@onetel.com or visit the website at www.stmarysbaycameraclub. co.uk Walk and Talk Would you like to get more active in the company of others? Then meet David at the Romney Marsh Day Centre, Rolfe Lane, New

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Romney at 10am for a 1 hour walk every Tuesday.

More info at www.doverdistrictvolunteering.org. 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 small 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.

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Plan Your Planting

by Pippa Greenwood

Many gardens are now looking a little tired, as summer flowers try hard to put on a reasonable show despite the tougher conditions and the fact that their season is drawing to a close. It is not a good time for planting shrubs or trees, as the soil tends to be fairly dry, so you can’t even make things look better with a shrub or two. So, do what you can to perk up flower beds and borders and then start to plan ahead for spring - right now garden centres are starting to take delivery of huge quantities of fabulous bulbs, just ready for planting, and a sure fire way to get your garden looking fabulous in those first few months of next year, and indeed for years to come. Get down to the garden centre sooner rather than later, so that you can have the pick of the bunch.

Many bulbs will actually start to put down roots at the back end of summer and into autumn, giving them a head start and ensuring a fabulous display in spring, so prompt planting is advisable. The only thing you need to delay is the planting of tulips; these are best planted in October 6

to help them avoid a nasty infection called tulip fire.

Don’t forget that many mail order catalogues are available and these have an even bigger array of bulbs, often including many of the more unusual varieties, so send off for a few of these to ensure you have something particularly special to enjoy and to show off to your friends and neighbours! If ordering from catalogues you will need to get a move on, however, so send off for a few as soon as possible. Then enjoy putting your feet up with a cuppa and a pile of catalogues, ready to choose some delightful bulbs ready for planting in the next month or so.

Before you set off to the garden centre, take a look at your borders - and indeed anywhere else in the garden - and decide where you can cram in a few bulbs.

Remember, the great thing is they are often in flower before the rest of the garden gets going, and so they can be used to under-plant existing trees, shrubs and herbaceous flowers. Bulbs are an excellent way to make the most of

every square metre of garden soil, and to ensure that your garden looks lovely as early as possible in the year.

Many bulbs do really well in containers, so if you have a permanently planted up container this too can be under-planted with several layers of spring flowering bulbs. Use a transplanting trowel to plant in these tight spaces and that way you’ll minimise damage to the existing plants’ roots.

If you are new to using bulbs and feel unsure of what goes together, don’t feel frightened to experiment. Alternatively, many catalogues and even some garden centres offer mixed selections of bulbs for specific purposes and there are also some lovely packs of bulbs following colour themes. These usually represent good value for money too.

Have you got a dull patch of lawn? Brighten it up in the early months by planting some small bulbs. Things like crocus or miniature narcissus are particularly useful, as once the flowers have faded you don’t have too much

The Garden deteriorating foliage to cope with.

In larger areas, consider planting up drifts of full-sized daffodils, but make sure that the grass beneath these trees or shrubs is not something you want to keep regularly mown, as you will have to wait for at least six weeks after flowering before you can safely remove the leaves of the daffodils.

When choosing bulbs, always make sure they are in good condition before you buy.

With a quick look through the packaging (bulbs are often hidden by large quantities of sawdust or wood shavings) you should be able to find the bulbs itself. Avoid any which are showing even the slightest signs of deterioration

such as sunken brown spots, excessive softness or the presence of patches of bluish mould on their surface. Larger bulbs generally seem to do better than smaller versions of the same variety so, if possible, choose really good sized plump ones.

Next month I’ll be looking at novel ways to make the best use of the gorgeous array of available bulbs, so plant some now and then treat yourself to a few more for September planting!

Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood. com for Pippa’s ‘Winter thru’ Spring’ collection of vegetables for planting next month, a really useful selection of Pippa’s favourite gardening items including Nemaslug to control slugs, pop-up crop covers, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, ladybirds to control greenfly, pullout mini tunnels, signed books and lots more besides.

If you want to buy large quantities of the same variety, then it may be possible to buy a net of bulbs from your garden centre or direct from a mail order specialist nursery.

Ideally bulbs should be planted promptly, but if this isn’t possible make sure that you keep them in a cool and well ventilated spot before planting, as this is essential to reduce the risk of them deteriorating.

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Aldington War Memorial Campaigner Searches for Missing Kent Families for New Village Memorial After 66 years of campaigning, one man’s ambition to see a war memorial in the village of Aldington, has finally come to fruition.

For the last six decades, local resident David Hughes, 73, has worked tirelessly to bring about a tribute to the many men and women of Aldington, Bonnington and Hurst who gave their lives during the World Wars. Forty-nine local men and one woman were lost to the conflicts and, ever since he was a young child, David has dreamed of a memorial that will recognise their sacrifice.

On July 2 this year, a new war memorial was finally officially unveiled to honour the fallen of Aldington, Bonnington and Hurst villages in the wars. Made of local ragstone and shaped as an ‘A’ for Aldington, the 9.6ft-high and 12ft wide monument will have all 50 names of the fallen inscribed upon it. It is the first new war memorial to be erected in Kent for a number of years.

On Saturday 11th November 1950, aged just 7 years old, David was approached by a family from London looking to lay flowers on the village war memorial. When informed that there was no war memorial in Aldington, David led them to the plaque in the local church where the family exclaimed that their deceased relative was not listed. “Since that day I have discovered that there are in fact 23 names missing from the church plaques as the families didn’t attend church services”. David has since worked tirelessly to track down all 47 of the families whose relatives, are named on the memorial. To date he has made contact with 31 families, but would still like to reach the other 16 families.

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Still to be traced are families from the Aldington area with the surnames: BURCH DAY LANCASTER RAYNER CHITTENDEN HEATH MAJOR SOUTHERN COGGER HODGKIN MILTON WEBB DAISEY HOOK PEACOCK WOOD If you believe you are a member of one of these families or know someone who is, and would like to get in touch, please contact David Hughes on 01233 720646 “It would mean so much to me and the people of the villages to have family members of all of the deceased there for the unveiling. The memorial is for everyone to remember the sacrifice of these young lives”.

Over the years David has never given up on his dream of commissioning a war memorial for the village. He has worked on the paving himself and played a huge role in raising the money to fund the memorial, which cost in excess of £12,000. Fundraising activities have included coffee mornings, sponsored walks and runs, village quizzes at the local pub, The Walnut Tree, as well as numerous private family donations.

The opening ceremony took place on Saturday, July 2 – one day after the anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Somme, in which many of Aldington’s servicemen were lost.

If you would like to purchase a commemorative medallion, please contact David Hughes on 01233 720646. They are £10.00 and presented in a velvet box with certificate of authenticity. It also has all the names of those who are on the War Memorial, all the profit raised from the medallions will go straight into the memorial funds.

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Home & Interiors Come Back To Carpet

By Katherine Sorrell

although carpet won’t scratch, scuff or splinter, it may stain and wear. Regular vacuuming is the only maintenance it needs, but accidental spills can be a nightmare to deal with, and it’s unlikely to last longer than stone, tiles or wood.

No longer a dull or dated option, modern carpet can be both practical and fashionable, offering an almost unlimited choice of colour and pattern and, perhaps surprisingly, an enormous range of textures, too.

WHY CHOOSE CARPET? Wood floors are timeless and durable, tiles practical and laminates and vinyls inexpensive.

So why opt for carpet? Well, carpet is, indisputably, soft and comfortable underfoot – especially in a bedroom or if there are small children crawling around. It absorbs sound – which helps if you have teenagers who are prone to clattering up and down the stairs. And it is non-slip and forgiving if you have a fall, and it is insulating against heat loss and draughts. On the downside,

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CHOOSING A CARPET Deciding which carpet to buy can be a complex and confusing business. As a general rule, the deeper the pile and the more luxurious the finish, the greater care the carpet will need. The shorter and denser the pile, the better it is likely to wear – if you fold the carpet back and part the pile, you should not be able to see the backing. So your final choice will probably involve trading off softness and comfort against durability and resilience.

Standard carpet descriptions are for light, moderate, general, heavy and extra heavy domestic use, which will give you a good indication of how suitable a carpet will be for each room.

Obviously, a carpet in a hallway will need to be very tough – perhaps a high-end 80:20 twist classified for heavy domestic use, while in a living room (general domestic) you’ll probably require a combination of a luxury look with a robust performance, such as a loop or velvet, and a spare bedroom could be much more delicate – a velvet or Saxony classified for light domestic, for example. If you choose a carpet that is suitable for general use, you can lay it throughout to create a seamless look that pulls a decorating scheme together.

Carpets are inadvisable in kitchens, and best avoided in bathrooms, though if you insist, there are splash-proof types available.

When it comes to choosing a carpet style, ask your retailer for samples and take them home where you can see them in your own environment and your own light. If you are redecorating from floor to ceiling, it’s a good idea to choose the carpet first and ensure that the rest of the scheme co-ordinates with its colour and pattern – remember, the floor is the largest area you will see in a room, so it’s important to get it right. When you are doing building work, however, always install the carpet last, to protect it from splashes and spills. Last, but by no means least, when you work out your budget don’t forget the cost of underlay and fitting.

Get your room professionally measured to ensure that you don’t over- or under-order and when replacing a carpet, always buy new underlay. Not only will it ensure that your new carpet sits properly and wears evenly, but it could prolong its life by up to 40 per cent.

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Wool: Naturally flame-retardant and resilient to compression, wool is warm, soft, durable and does not soil easily. 100% wool is a sumptuous choice. The best wools come from Britain and New Zealand.

Loop: Pile tufts are left uncut and can either feel smooth or are like natural flooring such as sisal and Loop: The pile tufts are left uncut and can either feel smooth or may replicate the appearance of natural flooring such as sisal and coir. Not a good idea if you have pets, as animal claws and loop piles do not mix.

Nylon: Extremely hard-wearing, nylon has the greatest abrasion resistance of all fibres. It takes dye and stainresistance treatments well.

Polypropylene: Inherently resistant to stains and abrasions, polypropylene wears well and is value-formoney. It is used mainly in plain twists, loop patterns and saxonies.

Polyester: Stain-resistant, light and bulky, polyester has a lustrous appearance and is mainly used in plain, thick saxonies.

Mixes: In order to enhance performance, give a particular feel or reduce price, the four fibres may be blended together. Pure wool, for example, is very expensive, so cheaper options mix a synthetic fibre with wool. The most common blends are 80% wool with 20% nylon (often recommended as the ideal combination of softness and strength); 80% wool with 10% nylon and 10% polyester; and 50% wool with 50% polypropylene.

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Cord: The loops are pulled tight against the backing, giving a very low pile.

Saxony: A deeper pile with a soft, sensuous feel and appearance. Very popular in bedrooms.

Shag: Extra-long pile – watch out for high heels.

Twist: A loop pile that uses yarn with a higher twist than usual to give a coarse, rugged surface. The best types twist two yarn ends tightly together for a very hard-wearing carpet.

Velvet: A sheared, short pile with a smooth, luxurious finish.

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Salmon and Broccoli Quiche Serves 6

Ready in 1 hour 30 minutes, plus chilling and cooling

A rich and creamy quiche packed full of succulent salmon flakes and broccoli. Serve warm or cold with a crisp green leaf

salad.

Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface and use to line a 20cm loose-based flan tin (it should be at least 4cm deep). Trim off the excess pastry and prick the base all over with a fork. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Ingredients: • 250g shortcrust pastry • 300g salmon fillets

Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/Gas 6. Place a baking sheet in the oven to heat up. Line the chilled pastry case with baking paper and baking beans.

Place the flan tin on the baking sheet in the oven and bake blind for 15 minutes. Remove the paper and beans and bake for a further 5-6 minutes until the pastry is crisp and pale golden. Reduce the oven temperature to 190C/170C fan/Gas 5.

• 200g small broccoli florets • 4 large eggs • 250ml double cream • 100ml milk • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Meanwhile, place the salmon fillets in a deep frying pan and cover with water. Bring to the boil then simmer gently for 5-6 minutes until just cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and leave until cold. Roughly flake the salmon discarding any skin and bones. Steam the broccoli florets for 1-2 minutes until almost tender.

• 50g Cheddar cheese, finely grated

TIP Replace the salmon with flaked smoked mackerel for a change of flavour and add a handful of fresh chopped dill or parsley to the egg mixture.

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Place the flaked salmon and broccoli in the pastry case. Whisk the eggs in large jug then whisk in the double cream and milk. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

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Gently pour the egg mixture over the filling then scatter over the grated cheese. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until the filling is set and golden brown. Serve warm or cold.

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provide wholesome, cheap and nutritious food for our families and friends. This program struck a chord with Trudie, being a mother and a lady that cares about where her foods come from.

She was already growing veg in the garden, seeking out Farm Shops as they popped up and buying her meats from the local butchers so that she could provide the best for her growing family. But she always had a desire to do more.

This month’s article takes me across the beautiful Kent countryside to Smarden, a small village and civil parish full of charm and history.

I have followed this small farm for several years now and have been so impressed with their dedication and determination to supply top quality rare breed meats, I could not wait to feature them.

I first met Trudie many years ago when I used her services as an accountant! Who knew that our paths would cross again, but this time in a very different and lovely way, with both of us pursuing our long time passions in artisan food.

Not coming from a farming family at all, being born and bred in Gravesend in a house full of book keepers and accountants, there was no connection to farming or animals whatsoever.

This is another story of significant life change, born out of a personal passion.

In the early 90’s Trudie was watching television when a program called “Escape to River Cottage” came on. The wonderfully quirky, creative and wholesome Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall showed that by going back to basics, coupled with time, research and dedication we can

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Disillusioned with town living, in 2005 Trudie decided to seek a piece of land in order to move her passion along. Researching land and prices she soon learnt that taking a larger piece of land and diversifying was more economical and viable longer term. Over time, as she continued her search, the children grew more self-sufficient so she began to take up as many agricultural courses as she could, in order to extend her knowledge and experience. From pig keeping, sheep breeding animal handling, beekeeping and even alpacas, you name it she tried it!

One day, whilst sitting in the Office adding up some figures, a piece of land in Smarden popped up in her Inbox. It was the perfect size and distance so she stepped on it and placed a sealed bid! Sadly someone beat her to it so the search continued! By chance, about 6 months later, the same piece of land appeared again for sale and her offer was accepted. It seemed that it was meant to be, it would be theirs after all.

Once signed, sealed and under their ownership the labour of love began!

Driving back and forth between Smarden and Gravesend whenever they could and staying in a tent on site at every spare moment was their alternative lifestyle for about a year, until the tent literally disintegrated! A caravan was brought on site to provide a little extra luxury, whilst plans and preparations continued for their long term dream of creating a small farm.

At this point Trudie’s eldest daughter and son-

Food & Domestic Services in-law also decided to move to Smarden and get involved.

They chose to go down the rare breed route with their lamb and pork and, after Trudie attended a smallholding course, she was introduced for the first time to Boer goats and she was smitten.

Her idea to breed with them and sell goat meat opened up quite a gap in the market, goat meat is fast becoming a popular option in this country.

With the additional support of their local vet and various other family and friends Ritoweg Farm began to take great shape.

One learning curve after another, and with their dreams of living on the farm in sight, pigs, lambs and goats began to arrive in stages. The farm was soon a real working farm, enabling them to take their products to the local community. Trudie’s business and finance background enabled her to set to work on planning what it would take to make a living wage, so they could build a log cabin and make it more comfortable for the humans!. They took up opportunities at Farmers Markets wherever they could and now attend seven across the local area. They have repeat custom and have built up a great reputation, especially for their sausages.

Their story shows once again that commitment, vision, hard work and dedication pays off, and that a huge leap of faith can propel you into a life change that can enrich every part of your life.

Supporting these great people in their journey to change the face of how we source our food, by buying their goods is simply our part in their journey, so let’s empower more diversity and traceability and buy local wherever we can.

To find out where you can buy Ritoweg Farm meats and sausages visit their Facebook page, website www.ritowegfarm.co.uk or you can find them on the Kent Farmers Market Association website www.kfma.org.uk for a full listing.

Local Markets Ashford Farmer’s Market First Sunday of every month from 10am to 2pm in the lower High Street.

Charing Farmer’s Market Charing Church Barn 9 -11.30 every Thursday morning. Contact 01233 740176 Egerton Every Friday 2 - 4.30pm Millennium Hall Hamstreet Victory Hall every third Sunday 10-12pm Contact 01797 344437 Rolvenden - 01580 240763 Every Thursday 10am -12 noon St Mary’s Church and the Village Hall Rye Farmers Market Every Wednesday at Strand Quay 10am - 1 pm (From Midday Oct - April) Rye Market Every Thursday at the Cattle Market Car Park. Early till around 3pm (depending on the weather)

Rye Country Market Formerly WI Market Rye Community Centre, Conduit Hill.

Every Friday 10am -11.30am Tenterden Country Market Every Friday 9.30am -11.00am St Mildred’s Church Hall, Church road.

Tenterden High Street Market Friday’s – 0830 – 1400 Wittersham Market Every Tuesday Village Hall 9am. - 11am Tel: 01797 270757 Wye First and third Saturday of every month on the Village Green in Wye. Tel: 07804 652156 www.wyefarmersmarket.co.uk 25

Cake and Bake Tropical Fruit Roulade A lovely light and fruity dessert that’s ideal for summer entertaining. You can vary the fruit filling, try fresh chopped peaches and raspberries or strawberries and blueberries if preferred.

Ingredients: • 5 large eggs • 165g caster sugar • 4 tbsp plain flour • 300ml double cream • 2 passion fruit • 1 small ripe mango

Serves 8

Swiss roll tin and line the base and sides with lightly greased baking paper.

2. Place the eggs and 150g of the caster sugar in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water and whisk with an electric whisk until the mixture is very pale and thick (see tip). Remove from the heat and continue whisking until the mixture leaves a trail when the whisk is lifted.

3. Sift the flour over the mixture and fold in gently with a metal spoon. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and tilt the tin to level the surface. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and just firm to the touch.

Ready in 1hour, plus cooling

4. Invert the roulade out onto a sheet of baking paper dusted with

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5. Whip the cream in a large bowl until softly peaking. Scoop

The trick to a really light and fluffy fatless sponge is to whisk the mixture over the simmering water for at least 7-8 minutes to incorporate as much air as possible, and to fold in the flour very gently to avoid knocking out too much air.

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1. Preheat the oven to 180/fan 160C/Gas 4. Grease a 33cm x 23cm

the rest of the sugar. Cover with a clean damp tea towel and leave to cool completely. the seeds and flesh from the passion fruit and fold into the cream. Peel the mango and cut a few thin slices to decorate the roulade; finely chop the rest. Remove the paper lining from the roulade and trim the edges. Spread the passion fruit cream over the sponge and top with the chopped mango.

6. Using the sugared paper as a guide, roll up the roulade from one short end. Transfer to a serving platter and decorate with the reserved mango slices just before serving.

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Holiday Reads For many of us, the best thing about a holiday is the opportunity to get lost in a book, without feeling guilty about unread emails, dirty dishes or the other 1001 daily chores that rudely interrupt our reading. If you’re looking for a novel to get lost in, we have plenty to recommend.

Magruder’s Curiosity Cabinet – H.P. Wood In 1904, the tavern beneath Magruder’s Curiosity Cabinet has become a haven for the many ‘unusuals’ who call Coney Island their home. There’s Rosalind, who’s as likely to wear a suit as a dress, Zeph, who lost both his legs in a childhood accident, eight year old P-Ray, who never speaks and collects fleas, and any other number of characters.

After finding herself alone and penniless, Kitty Hayward finds solace at Magruder’s, but her peace may well be short-lived.

Anarchy is in the air, and the plague is sweeping through the streets. These characters will stay with you long after your holiday is over.

The Last of Us – Rob Ewing On a remote Scottish island, a pandemic has killed most of the population. There are no adults left. Just five children, trying to survive on the tinned food they find in neighbouring houses.

There’s Rona, the narrator, along with little Alex and their leader, Elizabeth, who makes sure they brush their teeth and carry on with their school lessons. And then there’s Calum Ian and Duncan, who are starting to resent Elizabeth’s authority. A beautiful, heart-wrenching story.

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Dear Amy – Helen Callaghan When a newspaper agony aunt receives a letter claiming to be from a kidnapped girl, she assumes at first it’s a hoax. After all, Bethany Avery has been missing for years. But then more letters arrive, seemingly with information only the girl could know. Throw into the mix another recent abduction, and you have an enjoyable psychological thriller with plenty of twists and turns, a great storyline and appealing characters.

Woman on the Edge of Time – Marge Piercy It’s been four decades since the release of this classic feminist dystopian novel, yet the writing still feels just as original and relevant. Wife and mother Connie Ramos has been branded as mentally unstable and now lives alone, ostracised by most of society. She starts escaping to a future, happier time – where equality is accepted as the norm.

But Connie is also shown an alternative future, where women are little more than commodities.

Which one becomes reality may be down to Connie herself. If you’ve never read it, or worse, were made to analyse it for an English Literature class, now is the time to pick up the 40th anniversary edition.

Fishbowl – Bradley Somer All of life’s highs and lows are played out in one apartment block by its many inhabitants.

There’s ‘the Villain Connor Radley’, ‘the Evil Seductress Faye’, ‘Stoic Jimenez’ and agoraphobic ‘Clare the Shut-in’, amongst others.

And then there’s Ian – a humble goldfish, who’s about to take a plunge from the twenty-seventh floor. In the four seconds it takes him to fall, he’ll discover more about the apartment’s inhabitants than perhaps they even know about themselves. Insightful, original and entertaining.

Hitman Anders and the Meaning of It All – Jonas Jonasson After three stints in prison for murder, Hitman Anders decides to go straight. Well, less crooked anyway. An unlikely alliance between the hitman, a lapsed priest and a hotel receptionist see the trio embark on a trek across Sweden, lying, cheating and swindling as they go. A great novel to escape into for fans of dark humour, it’s possibly best suited to villa holidays, or other locations where holidaymakers won’t get annoyed at your snorts of laughter.

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Window dressing, serving customers, organising pop up shop events, sorting donations, managing our social media - we need people for all kinds of roles. And you’ll join a friendly team at the heart of your community.

Become an Oxfam Shop volunteer and - as well as fighting poverty - you’ll learn new skills, build your CV, and join a friendly team of people at the heart of your community. You can volunteer for as little as four hours a week, too.

Oxfam shops play a vital role in the fight against poverty, raising funds to save and change lives all over the world. This is only possible because of people like you.

We have lots of opportunities and are always on the lookout for passionate people to lend a hand.

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What’s On 30th July - 13th August Romney Marsh Art Society, The Marsh Academy main reception, Station Road, new Romney. Free admission.

Cream Teas at All Saints Woodchurch 2.304.30pm Sundays 7/21 August. To be held in the

church grounds, weather permitting, otherwise in the church.

A Four Week Introduction to Mindfulness Course Starting September 17th - October 8th 2016 at The Hamstreet Pavilion Saturdays 10.30-12.30pm

Cost £65, Concessions available at £45. Please contact Donna Randall for further information at mindfulnessashford@gmail.com or telephone 07940 515916.

On Behalf of The R.A.F. Association, The Railway Swing Band will be in Concert at The Tower Theatre, Shorncliffe on Wednesday 28th September 2016 At 7:30. Tickets are £12 each, £11 for concessions.

Early booking is recommended as it is a well supported concert. Box Office 01303 223925.

The Sellinge Gardeners’ Asoociation annual Summer Show Sellinge Village Hall (on the A20) Sunday 14th August. Plants Sale, Cakes, Raffle, Refreshments, etc. doors open at 2.30 pm. Entrance FREE

Appledore Flower Festival “90 Years Ago” Bank Holiday Weekend 27th, 28th & 29st August Sat. & Mon. 10.00 – 5.30 Sun. Noon – 5.30. Over 30

floral arrangements representing births, events, inventions, achievements etc. of 1926. Free admission and parking Stalls with books, cakes, local produce, plants, “ancient and modern”, preserves, handicrafts etc. Delicious refreshments and music all day every day. Preview Friday 26th at 7.00 p.m. Appledore Parish Church TN26 2DB Details 01233 758256.

August Bank Holiday Sat 27th, Sun 28th and Mon

29th The Great British Seaside Challock Flower Festival Saint Cosmas and Damian Church, Church

Lane, Challock Bric a brac, books, raffle, tombola, plant stall etc. Refreshments, teas, famous for delicious homemade cakes and ploughmans 10am to 4.30pm Free parking. There is no fixed charge but your kind donations will be much appreciated.

Woodchurch Scouts Raffle Sunday 17th July, 7.30pm - at The Bonny Cravat, Front Road,

Woodchurch, TN26. Teams of 2-6 people, £2.50 per head. Grab some friends and just turn up on the night, or come along and we’ll aim to put you with a team.

Monthly raffle (prize donations always welcome).

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RSPB Dungeness Reserve Summer Work Programme

A lot of work has been carried out in the ‘Discovery Area’ on the reserve. We have been cutting through winding trails for people to explore and discover the wildlife amongst the wildflowers, such as bees, butterflies, dragonflies, lizards, newts and snakes.

We’ve also been cutting out camping bays for our upcoming and largest event – the Big Wild Sleepout!

This is the first year that Dungeness will be hosting the event on the reserve and we’re sure it will be a good one! There are still spaces left so if you feel like camping out for a night under the stars, give us a call!

We have also been doing maintenance on the trails both at Dungeness and Lade. Our volunteer work parties have been hard at work keeping thistle and ragwort under control in our wildflower meadows so they do not become dominant and inhibit growth of other wildflowers.

We have started our medicinal leech and water vole surveys around all the water bodies on the reserve.

Early signs show healthy populations of both species which is good news. We have also been monitoring our lapwing and common tern chicks. Our lapwing chicks have fledged now and 10 tern chicks were counted on the rafts last week!

Wild Families - Brilliant Bees Wed 10 August 11am - 3pm Do you want to learn more about our wonderful bees? Want to learn how to identify them, find out about how they live and how important they are?

If the answers yes, join us on an exploration around our wildflower meadows to see how many bees we can find buzzing around the beautiful flowers.

Then after lunch, we will be doing some fun arts and crafts such as making bee houses and creating mini meadows, allowing you to help give bees a home! Please wear sensible clothing and bring a packed lunch with you. Child £8. Accompanying adults £1. 20% discount for Wildlife Explorers.

Wild Families Murky ponds and muddy tracks Mon 15 & Fri 19 Aug 11am - 3pm Do you want to learn more about the creepy crawlies that hide under the surface of a

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Wildlife Highlights Bird highlights from this month include a cattle egret and glossy ibis. Lots of waders are starting to arrive including; green sandpiper, black-tailed godwit, golden plover and turnstone.

Our favourite wildflower, viper’s bugloss, is out in its glory this month. Now is the best time to see this beautiful purple-blue flower as it springs up from the edges of our track and pathways.

Events Summer is here, so we want to get you outside and experiencing nature as much as possible. We will be providing activities for families and children throughout the school holidays as well as guided walks, talks and courses for adults. Keep an eye on the website for new events that will be popping up.

To book contact 01797 320 588 or dungeness@rspb. org.uk. Booking is essential for all events apart from free ‘drop-in’ events. RSPB members benefit from 20% discount on event prices. Children attending events must be accompanied by adults.

pond? Want to learn how to identify animal tracks and signs and learn what animals eat for lunch?

Then join us, grab a net and a bucket and delve into the pond to see what creatures we discover and then come on an exploration around our reserve to spot the signs of our native wildlife. Be prepared to get mucky! Please wear sensible clothing and bring a packed lunch with you.

Child £8. Accompanying adult £1.

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Wild Families Dens, homes and hidey holes Wed 24 August 11am - 3pm Where does wildlife choose to live? Come and learn more about nature’s home by exploring our reserve and seeing what animals live where. Help create some homes here on the reserve by building a giant bug house, find out what homes you can make for wildlife in your own garden and

even build a den for yourself! Please wear sensible clothing and bring a packed lunch with you. Child £8. Accompanying adult £1.

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Help Give Nature a Home! 28 August Drop in to the wildlife garden, next to the visitor centre, between 11am - 1pm to learn what you can do to help give nature a home where you live! If you have gardens big or small or no garden at all there is always something you can do to help our wildlife flourish!

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Inspire a child to read – Your help is needed Beanstalk is a national literacy charity that transforms children’s life chances by supporting volunteers to work in primary schools with children who have fallen behind with their reading.

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Schools can ask Beanstalk for help when they have a student that is either struggling with their reading or disinterested in reading. A Beanstalk volunteer will then work in the school as a Reading Helper. They spend 30 minutes 1-to-1 with the child twice a week and try to bring the joy into reading, by reading fun books together,

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Hobbies ‘Nature Deficit Disorder’? Become A Wildlife Recorder!

By Kate McLelland According to Dr John Blewitt, a specialist in Social Responsibility at Aston University in Birmingham, many of us are suffering from a new condition known as “nature deficit disorder”. Before you rush to google the symptoms, it may help to know that this isn’t a real medical condition, but a term coined to describe people who are cut off from the natural world.

Research carried out by the charity Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF) has revealed that a significant percentage of young adults aged between 16 and 23 are so divorced from nature they believe that eggs are made from wheat and don’t know that milk comes from a cow.

In a timely intervention, Bristol Natural History Consortium, together with 14 partner organisations, has come up with a national initiative that promises to put us back in touch with the natural world. BioBlitz is a research programme that encourages ordinary people to become wildlife explorers for a day. Events are scheduled to take place throughout the country until October.

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naturalists and wildlife watchers are hoping to link up with an army of volunteers to help them track down as many different species of insects, plants, wild birds and mammals as they can within a 24 hour timeframe. The research will be carried out in exactly the same way as a formal scientific expedition: everything that is discovered will be carefully documented then passed on to local and national databases that monitor the UK’s wildlife. BioBlitz promises there will be something for all ages at their events, with interactive activities suitable for beginners and experts alike (find out more at www.bnhc.org.uk).

If 24 hours isn’t long enough to satisfy your curiosity about the natural world, never fear: you can go on to take part in a wide range of wildlife initiatives that keep going all year round.

LOVE OUR LADYBIRDS Go to www.ladybird-survey. org to find information about this much-loved insect, which belongs to the scientific family Coccinellidae. These attractive creatures come in a range of different colours and sizes, from the tiny, yellow 22-spot Ladybird to the pea-sized Eyed Ladybird.

In the UK, around 46 species

actually belong to this family, although only 26 of these are recognisable as ladybirds.

Ladybird research is important because of the recent invasion by the Harlequin Ladybird, which now threatens to overwhelm our native populations. On the Ladybird Survey website you’ll find links to a website where you can record sightings of the Harlequin.

BUY A MAMMAL TUNNEL Even wondered which small mammals pass through your garden at night, searching for food? Nottingham Trent University has come up with an ingenious way to detect the presence of hedgehogs, mice, shrews and other small creatures that would otherwise be hard to observe with the naked eye.

The Footprint Tunnel is a noninvasive tool designed to help researchers identify the presence of animals by identifying their paw-prints. The idea is very simple: your garden visitors enter a small, triangular tunnel set with bait, leaving their prints on special inked paper as they search for the food. This is an intriguing survey that can involve the whole family – with the added satisfaction that you are

Leisure contributing to national research on small mammal populations.

A Footprint Tunnel kit is available from The Mammal Society at www.mammal.org.uk at a cost of £15.54 (including VAT). You can download a free, printable guide from the same site to help you identify different species from their paw-prints.

ADD VALUE TO YOUR BIRDWATCHING HOBBY BirdTrack is a partnership between the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), the RSPB, Birdwatch Ireland, the Scottish Ornithologists’ Club and the Welsh Ornithological Society. It is a national research programme that uses people power to supply information on birds where there are currently gaps in our knowledge (for example, very little is known about the timing of arrivals and

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The information you supply to BirdTrack could eventually be used to protect our birds, particularly rare species.

It is easy to take part in a BirdTrack survey. Just register on the site www.bto.org as a recorder and the next time you go birdwatching, enter the location you’ve visited plus the date and time of your visit, then check off the birds you spotted on the list provided.

Information is updated every night, so you can go online the following day to see how the information uploaded by you and other birdwatchers across the UK is contributing to ongoing research.

these ideas will hopefully inspire you to take on a more active role.

There are many other ways for you to get involved with monitoring wildlife, including a butterfly survey, a national reptile and amphibian recording scheme, a flying ant survey and a shark egg case hunt! These innovative wildlife recording projects are not only a fantastic way to learn about the great outdoors, they also make a real contribution to the nation’s knowledge, so get out there and start recording today.

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To Dye Or Not To Dye?

by Kate McLelland

It’s a dilemma faced by most people of ‘a certain age’: let your hair go grey, or reach for the dye bottle? Grey hair is one of the strongest visual indicators of age and even if you’ve managed to avoid some of the other obvious signs, such as wrinkles and a sagging waistline, your hair colour will give you away every time.

If you’re uneasy about the prospect of growing older, then the chances are that you will do whatever it takes to retain your youthful hair colour, even if it means regular trips to the hairdressers or struggling to make sense of an off-the-shelf dye kit:“part hair into strands and, wearing the gloves provided, tip bottle A into container B and shake well before applying”.

WHY WE GO GREY Our natural hair colour comes from a pigment known as melanin, produced by the hair follicles. As we age our follicles produce less melanin, resulting in grey and silver tones. The age at which you turn grey and the amount of hair affected depends largely upon your genes, but the average person

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will spot their first grey hair in their 30s and most people will have noticeable grey strands by their 40s. By the age of fifty, fifty per cent of people will have gone grey.

The aging process also makes your hair follicles and the oil glands in your scalp shrink, resulting in hair that is thinner, dryer and more brittle. People of both sexes may also lose some hair as they grow older.

Although we tend to think of hair loss as an exclusively male preserve, women can also lose volume as a result of hormonal changes during the menopause.

GREY IS THE NEW BLACK Women may also feel under greater pressure to keep up a youthful appearance.

While an older woman who refuses to colour her hair may be described as ‘brave’, a grey haired man enjoys the much more flattering label of ‘silver fox’. But a new fashion promises to make grey hair shades chic for both sexes, whatever their ages: young, hip celebrities such as Rihanna, Zayn Malik and Nicole Ritchie have recently hit the headlines

for adopting silver grey hair shades and the trend for grey colourants is growing.

WHY MORE OF US ARE REFUSING TO DYE It’s ironic that while younger people are now choosing to colour their hair in grey and silver shades, many older people are turning away from hair dyes. While there is no single cause for this change of attitude, there are several reasons why the number of cheerleaders for being ‘grey and proud’ may be on the rise.

Is hair dye harmful?

Scare stories about the dangers posed by certain chemicals have continued to surface, in spite of a major re-think by manufacturers in the 1980s, when research revealed that substances used in hair dye at that time caused cancer in mice. While modern studies have shown that prolonged exposure to hair dye chemicals may give professional hairdressers an increased chance of contracting cancer, no concrete evidence has yet been found to suggest that hair dyes are unsafe for regular personal use. The jury is still out

Health & Lifestyle on the risks faced by today’s consumers but even a tiny seed of doubt may be enough to persuade some people to stop colouring their hair.

We can’t turn back the clock As we age, our skin colour alters, picking up more yellow tones. This means that a mature skin tone may no longer look as good against a vibrant, youthful hair shade (although if you do decide to colour your hair a professional hairdresser will be able to advise on the best shades to use). Because aging hair is dryer and more brittle, the chemicals in permanent dyes can leave the hair looking dull and lifeless, so a desire for healthier looking hair – whatever its colour - may ultimately persuade us to let

nature take its course.

Role models lead the way Back in the day it was an unspoken rule that any celebrity over 40 should automatically dye their hair.

These days, however, we’re surrounded by high profile figures sporting grey hairstyles – think of male celebritiess such as Gary Lineker, José Mourinho and George Clooney and female high rollers like Vogue’s Anna Wintour, actress Meryl Streep and IMF leader Christine Lagarde. Far from hinting at age and infirmity, their grey hairstyles exude power and charisma.

trend towards accepting grey hair shows we are more relaxed about the aging process, living life to the full instead of hiding away. To quote celebrity hairstylist and founder of Twitter’s @ thegreyglammovement, Cynthia Alvarez: “Grey is the new black. The colour has taken on an entirely new life and meaning – today grey is beautiful, sexy, chic, fabulous!”

These days we are all living longer, in better health, and it may simply be that the

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Modern Technology: Don’t Let It Damage Your Health monitor’s brightness and contrast. Position your monitor 20-28 inches away.

• Follow the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, look away from your screen for 20 seconds (preferably at an object around 20 feet away).

Modern technology is a great tool for communication and information sharing, but it’s not always good for our health.

The problem: Poor Sleep.

Blue light emitted by many of our phones, tablets, monitors and flat-screen TVs can adversely affect melatonin, our sleepinducing hormone.

Lack of sleep affects memory, mood, concentration, reaction times and immunity, and can stimulate appetite. Long-term, it may affect language processing and our sense of time, and contribute to serious health problems like diabetes and heart disease.

The Answer: Turn devices off for an hour before bedtime and reduce screen brightness in the evening.

The problem: CVS (Computer Vision Syndrome) CVS symptoms include eye muscle strain, eye irritation, blurred or double vision, headaches and neck pain. It’s caused by asking our eyes to cope with constant glare and focus readjustment as they flick between different images and text.

The Answer: • Install a dimmer switch in your room and/or a glare filter for your screen, and adjust your

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The problem: Prolonged Sitting Research shows that prolonged sitting can seriously damage our health and shorten life expectancy - even if we exercise regularly.

The Answer: Avoid prolonged sitting when possible, but if it’s unavoidable, break it up with short stints of activity, e.g. housework or a lunchtime football game. Also try: • Standing on public transport.

• Walking/biking all or part of the way to work.

• Investing in a standing, treadmill or convertible desk (or conversion equipment for your normal desk or treadmill).

• Sitting on a yoga ball, which requires constant but subtle effort to stay balanced.

• Active Sitting: try raising your heels up and down; contracting your stomach muscles; raising and lowering your leg from the knee or the hip height; swivelling your office chair with your hips; tensing, stretching and bending your arms; rolling your shoulders.

The problem: Aches, Pains and Poor Posture Using flat keyboards, laptops, mice and incorrectly positioned equipment can cause back pain, RSI (repetitive strain injury) and Carpal Tunnel syndrome

(tingling, numbness or pain in the hand, caused by compression of the median nerve).

The Answer: Think Ergonomics • Sit as close as possible to your desk and keep it clear underneath to avoid twisting.

• Set your computer monitor at eye level. Use laptops on a desk with an attached keyboard and raised monitor whenever possible.

• Keep hands and wrists warm, and use ergonomic keyboards, mice and mouse-mats. Wrist supports may help.

• Check your posture regularly.

Beware slouching, leaning forward or to one side, craning your neck or hunching.

• Adjust your chair so that: o Your back meets the chair back and your lumbar region is supported (a cushion that fits the small of your back may help). o Your knees are level with or slightly higher than your hips. o Your feet rest comfortably on the floor. o Your elbows are at 90° to your desktop. o Your arms are slightly raised at the shoulders. o The seat doesn’t dig in behind your knees but does support most of your upper thigh (three inches between seat and calf is ideal).

To avoid the risks modern technology poses while still enjoying its benefits, remember: sit up, stand up and switch off occasionally!

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Tai Chi For You

by Emma Cooke

My story begins working as an event manager, travelling the world and then training to be a school teacher. I am not afraid of hard work but after six years of teaching I had to reduce my hours and finally leave work due to fatigue, walking problems and even loss of sight. I started learning Tai Chi and believe the focus and awareness of my balance, posture, breathing and gentle movements helped me overcome continual struggles with my MS. I have found sanctuary in Tai Chi as a form of relaxing exercise, and after being certified to teach I now run a few Tai Chi classes a week in Ashford. Other personal success stories include a 94 year old lady in my class who no longer relies on her sticks to walk.

On my Tai Chi journey I discovered a teacher Master Lok in Hong Kong, who has spent his life learning martial arts and traditional Chinese medicine. He has combined his knowledge and created his own system and I was honoured a year ago to have become one of his 3 students in the UK. I personally have found that my Tai Chi and its health benefits have continued to improve from learning with Joe. It is a rare opportunity to work with a high level practitioner and creator of a Chinese exercise system. Master Joe Wai Man Lok is visiting from Hong Kong, travelling the world promoting his Tai Chi Qigong energy system “Phoenix in Graceful Clouds of Blessing” exercises to circulate internal energy and promote holistic health for body and mind.

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He is an inspirational speaker and high level martial arts teacher/practitioner. His “youtube” following is extensive. He has examined the intrinsic relationship between the practice of Tai Chi, Qigong and internal cultivation methods, Neidan.

The workshop is open to beginners and advanced practitioners, Saturday 10th September 2-5pm at Ashford Towers School, Ashford, Kent, cost £45.

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Buying a Listed Property In another of our regular series of articles on legal matters, solicitor Katrina Ashworth, at Pengelly & Rylands Solicitors, talks about what is involved in buying a listed property.

If you are considering buying a listed building you should be aware of the implications. There are many listed buildings in the South East and the English Heritage website has a list (NHLE) which will reveal whether a particular property is listed and which grade it has been given.

Listed buildings are given one of three categories. Grade I, Grade II or Grade II*.

According to English Heritage, 92% of listed buildings are Grade II and are therefore designated a building of special interest.

Grade I and II* are of exceptional interest and therefore have greater protection from the Local Authority.

When a building is listed, there is a misconception that only the exterior of the building is listed. Listing will apply to the whole of the property, both internally and externally, as well as any man-made objects or structures within the curtilage of the site which were in existence at the time of the listing (e.g. walls, outbuildings, wells, etc.). You may even need consent to put up a satellite dish!

You may be able to alter and extend a listed building but it is essential you do so with the appropriate planning permission and/or Listed Building Consent from the Local Authority.

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Katrina Ashworth, Solicitor to pay a fine and serve up to two years in prison.

You may also have to restore the property back to how it was before the unauthorised works were carried out, and at your own expense.

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Before you purchase a listed building, you should also consider obtaining a quote for buildings insurance from an insurance broker who has experience with listed buildings, as the re-build cost of the building may be higher than the market value.

These safeguards are in place to protect the property so future generations can enjoy both the character and history of the building, but make sure you are prepared for the additional obligations and associated costs before you buy a listed property.

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Probus?

What is Probus?

That was the question that went through my mind when I was asked to join eight years ago.

Not ever having heard the name, I thought perhaps it was a club for people who liked travelling on busses.

A committee formed from the Rotary Club of Ashford chaired by Geoffrey Redfern had an inaugural Probus Club meeting on Thursday 1st December 1977. The Probus Club of Ashford had their first meeting on Friday 14th April 1978.

The idea was to form a social and companionship club for retired and semi-retired professionals and businessmen. Also there are Ladies Probus Clubs and one or two with mixed members.

There are now 600 Probus clubs in Great Britain and Ireland and many more worldwide. The Ashford club is now in its 39th year and has 66 members with ages ranging from 66 to 93. We are based at Sandyacres in Sandyhurst Lane, Kennington. The club meets twice a month, on the second Friday we have a coffee morning with interesting speakers with wives and partners also invited, these are usually very well attended. The fourth Friday is reserved for a member’s lunch. To ensure that members mix together (no cliques allowed) a system of draw a number from a bag to determine which table you sit at has proved to be a good system to get to know each other.

The club also has a well attended bowls section and all bowlers are members of the Ashford Indoor Bowls Club in Victoria Park and play each Monday morning on reserved rinks. We also play matches against other Probus Clubs.

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Every year we organise a holiday of five days duration where we go abroad one year and in England the next. We have days out to interesting places and trips to London theatres.

All these activities are organised by a committee of elected club members, all members are expected to help and in time be on the committee.

We do pride ourselves that we look to the welfare of those members that need and seek help and widows of past members are invited to coffee mornings and the Christmas Lunch.

So why explain Probus? Like all clubs we do look for new members and we now have vacancies for a few. The subscription is only ÂŁ12 a year.

After eight years of being a member my wife and I have had some very enjoyable times with very nice people, and this year I have the honour of being President.

If you would like to join us please contact our club Secretary Eric Hay on 01233 513011 and join us for a coffee morning and/or lunch.

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