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The Garden Shed August
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by Jackie Witcher - Tenterden Horticultural Society
Well the first thing I must do is report on how the robin scenario went. It was when the ambulance people checked out the nest (another story!) that we knew the eggs had hatched and all was well at that point. Two days later curiosity got the better of me and I just had to have a look. Now we hadn’t heard anything from the nest at all but had noticed feeding going on at a rate of knots for a while, both mum and dad with beaks full of food, in and out all day long. Yet, sadly when I had a good look the nest was empty. At first we thought a magpie or similar had got at the nest but there were no signs of a struggle and the plants weren’t broken in any way, and needless to say no evidence of carnage, so we can only assume (and hope), that they had fledged and flown without us even knowing it. At least I can now leave that huge bottle of nerve pills alone, but secretly I would have loved to have seen those fluffy balls leave the nest. It was a bit late to do much with the basket, but I still had the three geraniums I was going to plant in there so I just popped those in to give the area a bit of colour. I really must mention to you about a new cucumber plant that my neighbour is having a go at. This particular cucumber has been grafted onto a stock and to date she has picked over 10 mini cucumbers. There were originally two arms on the plant of which one turned out to be a melon!!, which she didn’t want so
she took if off. A real good buy and one which I shall definitely have a go at next year. There is nothing to report on the vege patch, as you know it hasn’t been planted this year, but it has had a good dig over and all spent compost has been spread, along with the extra strong manure which pongs to high heaven. Good job my neighbours are easy going, either that or their sense of smell has gone!!!! Anyways with all that goodness going in and it being left to “rest”, hopefully next year everything shall be bumper size!! At least I have had a good crop of raspberries and with a few more still to ripen, it will be raspberries for pudding tomorrow in the form of a raspberry and almond sponge. Try it – make a normal sponge mix ie 4 oz marg, 4oz caster sugar, 4 oz SR flour and 2 eggs. Beat in 1 oz ground almonds and a half teaspoon almond extract. Gently stir in half punnet approx (or more if you wish) of raspberries and turn into a greased pudding dish. Sprinkle with flaked almonds. Bake Gas 4 for ½ hour or until nicely golden brown and cooked through. Serve warm with your favourite ice cream, cream or custard. This has become a favourite of ours as it is a way of using the raspberries and it freezes very well. Being in the health situation I am in at the moment, gardening has become difficult at times as you can imagine. Not being able to bend over easily and lifting is out of the question, I have utilised some of the tools I have to my advantage. For example my long handled hand fork has become a multi tool. Not only can I fork things over, but by twiddling around the weeds to loosen their roots it is fantastic for weeding. After the “twiddling” I pop the fork under the weed, a quick twist and out it comes. Lift the weed with the fork as well, and straight into the rubbish bin it goes. I was well pleased as very little effort is required which means less strain. The garden kneeler, which as you know was purchased several years ago, has now become a useful seat as well. Unable to bend to dead head the ground pots and troughs, I sit and dead head quite happily, shuffling along as I go. Its horrid to say but when one has always been independent, and even though all my friends and neighbours have offered to help me, I hate to accept. I know I know, pride comes before a fall, and I am eternally grateful to them for their support, but all the time I can manage I will. But believe me I know in my heart I shall soon need their help big time! Then it shall be a definite yes please!!! Out of room again, and I never got round to telling you about the frog! and its coffee time too. This week I have made a good old fashioned coconut and cherry cake and for once the cherries didn’t sink, one of hubbys favourites, so I had better have a slice of that whilst there is still some left!! – Till next time (hopefully!!!!)
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Around Britain 5 Inventions & Discoveries 1. Belfast, Northern Ireland - Professor Frank Pantridge of Belfast’s Queens University used two car batteries to invent the portable defibrillator, used to administer an electric shock to cardiac patients, in the 1960s. Weighing 70kg/154lb, the first device was installed in an ambulance in 1965. 2. Crowmarsh Gifford, Oxfordshire - It was while living at Crowmarsh Gifford in Oxfordshire in the late 17th century that Jethro Tull invented the seed drill, a simple wheeled device used to plant seeds at regular intervals and depths. His invention paved the way for the agricultural revolution. 3. Great Yarmouth, Norfolk - Comprising a copper cylinder containing three gallons of potash solution, the first fire extinguisher was invented by Captain George Manby, Master of the Great Yarmouth Barracks, in 1813. Manby also invented a type of harpoon and a device for rescuing people who had fallen through ice. 4. Newtown, Powys - When the Welsh entrepreneur Sir Pryce Pryce-Jones began selling homemade Welsh flannel through the mail in the 1830s, he became the inventor of what is now mail-order shopping. His clients included Queen Victoria and Florence Nightingale. 5. Stanhill, Lancashire - The spinning jenny was invented by James Hargreaves, a weaver working in Stanhill in Lancashire, in 1764. The device vastly increased the amount of yarn a single weaver could produce, and is considered one of the first developments of Britain’s industrial revolution. Š Taken from The British Isles: A Trivia Gazetteer by Paul Anthony Jones, out now.
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Seasonal Delights Lamb Cutlets with Mint Infused Cous Cous and a Rocket & Mint Dressing Another delicious recipe from The Bell Inn at Iden, supplied by Head Chef, Darren Best. Enjoy!
Serves 4
Ingredients: 10
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For the Cous Cous
50ml olive oil
Finely dice the onion and garlic and fry on a little oil. Add the cous cous and cover with the vegetable stock. Bring to the boil and cook for 4-5 minutes. Drain off excess water and separate grain of cous cous with a fork. Finely chop half the mint and season the cous cous with a little salt and pepper to taste.
1 teaspoon English mustard
For the Dressing
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2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
Add honey, mustard and white wine vinegar to a bowl. Chop the remaining mint and rocket. Add olive oil and whisk slowly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Beat the BBQ Bugs By Julia Faulks It’s even more important to be careful of food contamination if you’re pregnant, young, elderly, or have a chronic illness. If you’re worried about how well the food is cooking, then there’s nothing wrong with bringing your own meat to cook indoors first, to avoid it altogether, or stick to the safer food options instead.
Cooking raw meat safely
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If reports are to be believed summer 2013 will not be quite the washout we experienced last year, which means it’s finally time to dust off our barbecues. Here’s how to make sure you don’t fall victim to food poisoning while dining al fresco… Once the person manning the BBQ has a bottle of beer in one hand and a fly swat in the other it can be all too easy to become complacent while trying to please hungry guests. When it comes to cooking outdoors and maintaining good food hygiene, it’s important to remember a few basic rules to keep those bugs away - and we’re not just talking about flies and midges. Warm weather is the perfect breeding ground for bugs such as E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter to grow, which can lead to nausea, stomach cramps, vomiting, diarrhoea, fever and headaches.
When we cook raw meat on a BBQ it can be hard to tell if it’s actually cooked properly charred may be tasty, but that doesn’t mean it’s well done. There’s also a risk to your health if you spread germs from raw meat onto food that is ready to eat. It’s also worth remembering that just because chicken is hot on the outside, it doesn’t mean it’s safe, so make sure it’s not pink, the juices run clear and it’s steaming hot all the way through. BBQ fans also need to be careful when it comes to food bugs in side dishes. Coleslaw, mayonnaise and rice dishes are perfect breeding grounds for bacteria and are just as much of a risk when it comes to causing food poisoning. Follow these top 10 BBQ safety rules: 1. Wash your hands before you start cooking or preparing food and thoroughly after handling raw meat. 2. Cook meat first in the oven then put it on the BBQ to add to the flavour.
3. Use separate utensils for raw and cooked meat. 4. Keep plates or raw meat separate to cooked food. 5. Make sure the coals are glowing red with a powdery grey surface before you start cooking – this means that they are hot enough to cook on. If they are still flickering then it’s not quite ready. 6. Don’t cook meat from frozen – make sure it’s properly thawed beforehand. 7. Turn the meat regularly and move it around the BBQ to make sure it cooks evenly. 8. Don’t add sauces or marinades to cooked food if it’s already been mixed with raw meat. 9. You can eat steaks and joints of beef or lamb (not cooked in the middle) as long as the outside has been properly cooked, but this does not include food made from minced meat, such as sausages and burgers. 10. Make sure that salads, dips, desserts, deli meats, sandwiches and cooked rice are not kept out of the fridge for any more than a couple of hours. Instead, keep them cool, covered, and out of the sun.
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Self-Publishing Facts Everyone’s doing it, but what’s involved in self-publishing? James Smith @jsmithwriter
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You’re packing your bags after two weeks in the sun, and with a few hours to spare before leaving for the airport, you finish the last few pages of that 500-page novel. It called itself a ‘thriller’, but it was more of a yawn than a page-turner, so you discretely leave it on the bedside dresser for the next holidaymaker to battle through. And a little later on the aircraft, you wonder: can I do better? Indeed, there are many writers doing better via the process of self-publishing. Some literary agents and publishers baulk at the notion of this disruptive new kid on the block stirring up trouble. But like the digital revolution in music, these intermediaries must adapt and innovate, or simply go out of business. Literary agents are no longer necessarily the gatekeepers to publishing success. The doors have opened for everyday people to reach the masses with their writing and recent established successes have proved that self-publishing is credible and here to stay. To start, you need access to a computer and the Internet and
be able to format your book for upload to a publishing website. This may sound quite technical, but there is plenty of information and help available, and you can always ask friends, relatives or even freelancers to do the job for you. Good material No matter how wonderful or ground-breaking your idea, you must present it as a wellwritten story with a good structure in order to give you the best chance of success. Hone the craft of writing to your best ability; this will afford you respect amongst your readership. As with all creative endeavours, you will be open to the critics, so at least tackle the technical side of writing to deter them from attacking you on a basic level. There are many websites and books providing excellent advice on how to improve your writing, and it’s vital to keep learning. Read widely and write continually to improve. ‘The Elements of Style’ by Strunk and White is a brief and humorous read that will whip your writing into shape so that you can forge ahead with renewed confidence.
Proofreading and editing Ask people outside of your circle of friends and family to read and comment on your work. It’s not easy to invite opinion, but just watch how views differ. You may, however, discover a consistent thread within their comments from which you can learn and adjust the prose accordingly. One of the wisest investments is to hire an experienced proofreader to check for grammatical and typing errors, and to provide editing suggestions on style. The extent to which the proofreader is involved creatively can be decided between you, but just remember that the biggest self-publishing blunder of them all is not having your work proofread. There are many freelance services available on the Internet, so do some research and obtain a number of estimates from the professionals. Formatting Once you have the manuscript on your computer in a program such as Microsoft Word, you will need to have it formatted for upload to a site like Kindle Direct Publishing
(KDP) or Smashwords. There are guidelines on these websites, and books that you can download free of charge, explaining the step-by-step process to add the relevant headings, copyright notices and table of contents to your files. It’s very important that the formatting is correct and there are freelance professionals that will oblige for a small fee.
Publishing When your material is ready, you can upload and publish. The KDP and Smashwords sites enable you to prepare your material in the form of a draft via a ‘dashboard’, and when you’re ready, you can then set your price for various territories around the globe and submit it for publication. The book and cover is checked for quality, and within 24 hours, released to the world on many websites and online stores. Subsequently, you may find that your book requires amendments or revisions, and this is all neatly handled by the online system.
Designing the cover Many excellent self-published books are let down by poor covers. Unless you are a graphic designer and have a talent for this type of work, then hire someone who can represent your work professionally. Often the cover is the first thing people will see on the Internet, so it must shine above the abundant competition.
you can be proud. People of all backgrounds and ages are self-publishing, so if you have a great story, be sure to put it out to the world. Links kdp.amazon.com www.smashwords.com www.writersandartists.co.uk
There is much to learn, but this quick-fire guide will hopefully inspire you to put pen to paper - or fingers to keyboards - to produce a book of which
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In search of a radical change of lifestyle, my partner and I recently moved from the secluded, detached town house where we had lived for fifteen years to a tiny terraced cottage in a village street. One of the greatest contrasts between the old life and the new was that we found ourselves completely surrounded by neighbours. It soon became clear to us that our street was blessed with a particularly strong community spirit. As soon as we arrived, several people knocked on our door to welcome us to the neighbourhood and we received a number of drinks invitations. As the old song goes: “That’s when neighbours become good friends.” Or is it? Although we enjoyed all this social interaction, as time passed the things we learned about our neighbours’ personalities made us wonder whether we would be wise to hold back a little… There was Marianne (or “Saint Marianne” as we subsequently named her) whose chief mission in life was to save the neighbourhood from degenerating into urban chaos:
drop a sweet wrapper in the road and she’d be out there with her bin bag and rubber gloves. Then there was Sandra, the Santa Claus of the gardening world, who would drop round with gifts of various cuttings and plants. However, her visits were inevitably followed by anxious requests for us to deal with our dandelions before their seeds spread to her garden. Billy was the jolliest neighbour on the street, but when he’d had a couple of pints at the local pub he would feel inspired to sing opera at the top of his voice. Then there was Maggie with her chickens and Joe with his tendency to tell off-colour jokes whenever his wife was out of earshot. We liked them all, of course – but our former lives had not prepared us to live within such close proximity to other people. Were we really cut out for community life? We called on some old friends for advice. Our research turned up a variety of viewpoints. Some treated their neighbours as an extension of their own families, whereas others simply exchanged pleasantries over
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the garden fence. Others told us chilling stories about noisy parties, barking dogs, overgrown trees, unregulated extensions – all delivered in a tone which suggested: “You watch out – it could happen to you.” We are all vulnerable when it comes to antisocial behaviour, but useful guidance is available from the Citizens Advice Bureau, who offer a handy guide entitled “Neighbour Disputes” (www. adviceguide.org.uk). Here you’ll also find contact details for Environmental Protection UK, who publish an excellent series of leaflets on dealing with noise pollution. Web forums are full of tales about “Neighbours from Hell” and it’s a sobering experience to read how badly things can go wrong when territorial disputes arise. Strangely enough, however, it was those very horror stories that provided the greatest reassurance to us in relation to our own neighbours. In spite of all their small eccentricities we agreed that we were lucky to share our street with such a group of community-minded individuals: they not only added colour and character to the neighbourhood, they worked hard to make sure that it remained an attractive place to live. The kind of place, in fact, that even cynical old ‘townies’ like us might be proud to call home.
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CLUBS & SOCIETIES
Tenterden Tenterden National Trust Assoc Ann Stevens 01580 764791
Rotary Club Of Tenterden Chris Northen 01233 851020 www.rotary1120.org/tenterden
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Tenterden Singers T: Martin Bailey 01233 820322 Rehearsals on Tuesday evenings 8pm in the Music Block of Homewood School. Musical Director: Stephen Pusey Ashford Ramblers www.ashford-ramblers.org.uk T: 01233 668762 The Tenterden Club Church Road, Tenterden T: 01580 762888 Angling Society 01580 765157 Tenterden Badminton Club T: 01233 633488 Bowls Club T: 01580 766659 Tenterden Cricket Club T: Mr. J.r. Gillett, 01580 762087 Tenterden Golf Club T: 01580 763987 enquiries@ tenterdengolfclub.co.uk
Tenterden Angling & Preservation Soc. Mac Lawrence 01580 765157 mlawrence01262@btinternet.com
Tenterden Tennis Club T: 01580 762440 Homewood Badminton Club Tuesday Evenings At Tenterden Leisure Centre. Contact Doreen Mackey 01580 762965 Lions Club Of Tenterden David Walshe T: 01580 766162 Free Lipreading Tuition for the hearing impaired; Friday afternoons, Tenterden. Contact Susan 01233 613198 (5 - 7pm)
Tenterden & District Horticultural Soc. T: 01580 764505 Tenterden & District Local History Society T: 01233 770082 Tenterden & District Museum Assoc. Tenterden Museum T: 01580 764310 Tenterdenmuseum@yahoo.co.uk
TheWarblers Mr. Tony Singleton T: 01580 753431 www.tonysing.me.uk/mw/ Homewood And District Astronomical Association (Hadas) www.hadastro.org.uk Meets 2nd Thurs of each month, 7.30pm, Homewood School. Martin Frey: 01233 758222 Royal British Legion. 2nd Tuesday of every month (except Jan, Aug & Dec) 7.30pm White Lion Hotel. Call Bill Chantler. 01580 763 266. Women’s Institute: Tenterden: Mrs A Miller, 01580 761994 St. Michaels: Mrs B. Watkins 01580 765085 Tenterden Glebe: Judith Pickford Tel: 01580 762200 Young Wives: St. Michaels Mrs. J. Coombs 01580 763733 Tenterden and District Twinning Association, (twinned with Avallon, France) Contact Jean Anderson 01580 763459 jean.anderson1@mypostoffice.co.uk
Tenterden Day Centre, Church Road, Tenterden. Contact Sally Pettengell 01580 762882 Weald Of Kent Art Group Mrs Pat Lock T: 01634 865395 Sinden Theatre Homewood School Contact: 01580 764222 Ext 284 www.sindentheatre.com Benenden Players www.benendenplayers.co.uk
Tenterden Operatic & Dramatic Society Mrs. A. Patrick 01580 241966 www.tods.me.uk Tenterden Youth Club Alan Sugden Tel: 01580 765531 Tenterden U3A If you are not in work with time to spare, the U3A offers you leisure activities and an opportunity to meet likeminded people in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere Contact Doreen Healey 01233 820529 E: doreenhealey@hotmail.co.uk Weald U3A - For the dynamic over-50’s, friendly monthly meetings in Tenterden & wide choice of Interest groups Contact Jean Morgan: 01233 770321 jamjah@tiscali.co.uk St Michaels Village Community Group Meet once a month, please check our website for event information and details of our next meeting www. stmichaelsvillage.com Parkinson’s UK, Ashford Branch. Meets 1st Wednesday of every month at Godinton Village Hall, Loudon Way, Ashford. For information call Mike Wharrad – 01233 623530 Tenterden Active Retirement Association (TenARA) Maggie Rennie T: 01580 766276 maggierennie@btinternet. com Teri Witcher 01580 763892 teriwtent@btinternet.com Tenterden Spiritualists Highbury Hall. Highbury Lane. TN30 6LE, every Sat evening, from 6pm to 8.30pm. Evenings of Clairvoyance with a different medium every week, healing is available, and refreshments afterwards, all are welcomed. Contact David Burgess 01233 756127 davidburgess127@ btinternet.com
Tenterden & District National Trust Association Membership: Ann Stevens 01580 764791
Tenterden Ukulele Club. Open to all ages and levels. For more information call Darren 07718 134 404. dcollins40@hotmail.co.uk Tenterden Cycling Club For Tenterden & St Michaels & surrounding areas. Suitable for all abilities. Contact Ian McCormick by email or text, email preferred TN30CC - Cycling Club. Email: tn30cc@sky.com, T/txt, 07724 141115. www.tenterdentown.co.uk/tn30cc Tenterden Bowls Club Recreation Ground Road. Come join our 100 yr old outdoor club in Tenterden. Fresh air, gentle exercise, good company, new friends, good fun for 8 to 80+ year olds. Yoga Wed eve 8.00pm -9.15 pm. in the Dance studio at Homewood School (block d). All abilities welcome ÂŁ6.00 per session. contact Sue Wainwright on 01622890746 mob. 07958606939 for more
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Large Clubhouse (2 bars, changing rooms, catering facilities, etc) All the above sports stage tournaments and other sporting/social events take place every year. Rye Harbour Sailing Club membership is open to everyone who is interested in cruiser or dinghy sailing on tidal waters. Contact Richard Hopper Membership Secretary for full details. Phone 01797 222291, email richard@richardhopper.plus.com or visit our website www.rhsc.org.uk
Rye Rother Meads Tennis & Games Club Rye Tennis Club (8 grass courts and 4 hard courts) Tennis and coaching for adults and juniors all year round. Nick Moy (01797 223394) Rye Squash Club (2 squash courts, also used for racquet ball) Stuart Harland (01797 222410) Rye Table Tennis Club (4 tables); weekly sessions on Tuesdays from 6.00 pm Zoe Richmond-Watson (01797 280226) Rye Croquet Club (2 lawns); weekly sessions on Sundays and Tuesdays Peter Mackenzie-Smith (01797 226388) Romney Marsh Bridge Club (up to 12 tables); weekly sessions on Wednesdays. Separate groups for experienced players and beginners. Cathy Bingham (01424 882859) Gymnasium (6 exercise machines)
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I am now w 83 years old and a widower. I am also an ex-military ary policeman serving in Egypt, Palestine Pa and the e Sudan from 1947 to 1950, then a London bobby until joining the he CID at Scotland Yard, Ya in the famous Flying Squad, d, or “Sweeney“ as a known by the criminal minal fraternity, y, being active on the Great Train Robbery. Then obbery bb Th running i my own company comp pany supplying car parts to the car repair industry where I worked until 74. During nine operations from 1994, I have had open heart surgery, when metallic heart valves were fitted, and a by-pass carried out, and numerous replacement parts installed, to such an extent, that I can jokingly say, “ There is very little left of the original me.” Then of course the throat cancer, caused by a lifetime of smoking, when the the vocal cords had to go sadly. But eventually a speaking valve was installed and I learnt to speak again. I spend a lot of time with people who have throat cancer, before their operation, where they think they are going to die, to give them confidence that they will survive and learn to speak again. That there is life after cancer. I hope you enjoy my work. www.the speechlesspoet.co.uk email: speechlesspoet@hotmail.co.uk.
A Mothers Love Love usually has conditions, in one way, or another, but no conditions do exist, between a child, and its mother. From long before, the day of birth, they form such natural bonds. That love a mother always gives, and the way the babe responds. Just see them when they are ar together, and imagine them apart. No other love’s quite like it, it can melt the hardest heart. hear The love between a mother mothe and child, is impossible possible to exp explain. It ‘s just a simple fact of life, and will always be th same the same.
A Thought h For The T Day Don’t put off until tomorrow, tomorrow things that should be done today. Cos’ cruel fate could step right rig in, away. and d steal t l your chance h away Don’t put off until, some other time, the things you need to say. You never know if there will be, the chance of another day. Don’t wait to say, “ I love you,” till your voice may not be heard. or whispered into frail ears, who cannot understand your words. So cradle one anothers hearts, don’t let the feeling slip. Through good and bad times, cling on, don’t lose the loving grip. Look warmly in each others eyes, whilst still the chance is there. Be thankful for each other, and the pleasures that you share. By Len A.Hynds Next time I find my self feeling discouraged about life’s ups and downs, I will think of Len, what an inspiration he is. Debbie.
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Events August
Exhibition on St. Michael’s at Tenterden Museum Tuesday 30th July to Sunday 6th October As part of the celebrations for the 150th Anniversary of the consecration of St. Michael’s church and the subsequent start of the Village of St. Michael’s as the successor to the Hamlet of Boarsisle, Tenterden Museum is to stage an exhibition devoted to St. Michael’s. The Exhibition includes sections on St. Michael’s Church, Homewood School, the railway, artists and sportsmen of St. Michael’s, the archaeology of the area and families that have been important to St Michael’s. The forthcoming book, “Memories of St. Michael’s” written by Colin Young and published by the St. Michael’s Village Community Group, will be on sale. Details and opening times at www.tenterdenmuseum.co.uk or ring 07702 214402.
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opportunity to see very affordable art work for sale, in all mediums, by local artists. Why not join us in this active and lively local society ? All painters welcome ,from beginners to experienced amateurs and professionals. We have an excellent yearly programme of 12 winter lectures, summer painting days and workshops For application details tel: 01580766390
Picnic with the Invicta Ukulele Club on Saturday 24th August, 3.30pm onwards at Stonein-Oxney Cricket Field in aid of Stone Church bring your own picnic; refreshments provided attendance by Raffle Ticket; children free Prizes Romney Marsh Ploughing & Cultivation Society are holding their Annual Ploughing Match & Dog Show on Sunday, 1st September at Collyers Farm, East Guldeford, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7PB. Tel 07785 783 662. romneyploughing@yahoo.co.uk
2–5 August inclusive Rye Tennis Club Open Tournament Heather Mott (01580 830505) 7–9 August inclusive Rye Junior Tennis Tournament Cathy Bingham (01424 882859) Thur 8th August - Tenterden and District National Trust Association Tenterden Junior School, Recreation Ground Road. 7.30 pm “The
Natural History of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland ” Patrick Coulcher Visitors welcome.
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Further information 01580 764791.
The Biddenden Horticultural Society meets on Wednesday 14th August at 1:15pm in the village Post Office car park. We will be visiting Godinton House Gardens, Ashford. The Head Gardener is going to give us a guided tour. Cost £10.50 which will include tea and cake. We will be at the gardens from 2-5pm so we hope the weather will be good. Contact Irene on 01580291777 or Lesley on 01580291931
Weald of Kent Art Group Summer Exhibition at Tenterden Town Hall from Monday 26th to Saturday 31st August 10am-4pm daily. A great
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Gordon Jones Field, Biddenden, Kent, TN27 8BB. – Show Opens @ 10am • Vintage Tractors & Vehicles • Fun Dog Show • Local Wines & Foods • Many Traditional Craft Stalls • Parachute Display • Birds Of Prey Display • Micro Brewery
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Misconceptions About Wills As part of our regular series on legal matters, Rosalind Johnson of Tenterden law firm Pengelly & Rylands looks at common misconceptions about Wills. Q Can an Executor benefit under a Will? A Yes, an Executor can benefit from a Will but they or their spouse or civil partner must not be one of the two witnesses when the person making the Will signs it. Q My family know what I want, do I need a Will? A Without a Will, your family will lack the power to make important decisions. They will be bound by what the law dictates about such things as how to administer your affairs, who will get your assets, when they will get them and who will have legal authority to look after your children.
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Q My family is very close, they won’t argue over money. Do I need to be specific in my Will? A In these austere times, more and more families are contesting Wills. Grief and money are not a good combination and will bring out strong emotions. The clearer you are about how you want your affairs handled after your death, the less chance there should be for costs of litigation and disputes which can destroy family relationships (and see the estate swallowed up in legal costs). Q Will all my assets pass under my Will? A No. Assets which are in joint names such as bank accounts automatically pass to the joint owner on the first death, even though they may have made no contribution to the money in the account. Accounts are sometimes put into joint names for practical reasons, e.g. an elderly parent and an adult child. Although the account may pass automatically to the child, the share provided by the parent will be added to the parent’s estate in calculating if any tax is due. Q Is a homemade Will kit enough? A In many cases, homemade Wills create more work for lawyers but are not good for beneficiaries who could wait many months or even years to receive their entitlement.
Rosalind Johnson, Senior Partner Q Does having a Will avoid probate? A No. A Will is the primary tool of the probate system. A Will is like a letter to the Probate Court telling it how you want your property distributed and who is to deal with it – your Executors. In small estates, or when assets are held jointly, it is not always necessary to apply for probate. It very much depends on individual circumstances. Q Does my Will and the gross net value of my assets remain private? A No, once probate is granted, a Will becomes a public record. This means nosey friends or
Pengelly & Rylands FAMILY SOLICITORS For friendly advice in times of need • Family, Children & Divorce (Fixed Fee appointments available) • Elderly Client Care • House Sales & Purchases • Equity Release • Wills & Probate • Commercial
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neighbours can apply to the Probate Registry for a copy of your Will to know the size of your estate and who benefits. The only people whose Wills cannot be made public are the Royal Family!
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Q With no Will, does my property go to the state? A No. Without a Will, you will die intestate and the intestacy rules say who will receive your assets. So called “common law”, husbands and wives have no entitlement and if they need provision from your estate for a child of the relationship, or themselves, they would have to apply to the Court to decide what, if anything, was “fair and reasonable” provision. There is a limited time without the Court’s consent to bring any claim.
For more information, or to discuss Wills generally, please contact Rosalind Johnson or Gill Snow at Pengelly & Rylands on 01580 762248.
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“We have been watching the new building take shape for a number of months now and are delighted to have finally moved in to the first floor offices” said Mr. Monckton.
Whitehead Monckton’s New Tenterden Office Launch Party Over 120 clients and professional connections helped Whitehead Monckton, one of Kent’s 24 longest-established law firms celebrate the opening of their new offices in the Market Square in Tenterden. On a sunny yet slightly breezy evening guests were able to join the partners in the square for a drinks reception and to have a guided tour of the new offices. Guests were treated to canapés from local caterer Mama Feelgoods, a winner in the Taste of Kent Awards, wine from Chapel Down and the Gusbourne Estate, and apple and pear juice from Robert Mitchell’s farm – a client of the firm. A quartet of players from the Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra provided lively background music to the event. Led by Whitehead Monckton Partner Tim Monckton, the team will feature specialists in a number of fields including commercial and property law and private client work. Daniel Bennett, a partner in the Family team and chair of Resolution in Kent, will also be based in the new office.
“We’re now perfectly placed to serve both existing and new clients and to provide them with advice that is expert, practical and costeffective. With improved facilities for meetings and seminars, we look forward to welcoming many clients and professional connections to the new building.” Whitehead Monckton, which is one of the largest law firms in Kent, has other offices in Maidstone and Canterbury. It offers legal services to both individual and business clients and also has a Wealth Management team providing an in-house financial planning service. Our focus is on really listening to our clients, understanding their issues and delivering the legal services they need.
To contact the Tenterden office call 01580 765722. 3-4 Market Square High Street Tenterden TN30 6BN
Your Will is probably the biggest ‘cheque’ you’ll ever write! When you’re writing a big cheque for a car or a house, it pays to get expert advice. The same applies to your Will. It needs to be a bespoke document, drafted by an experienced lawyer to ensure your assets are distributed as you wish and in the most tax efficient way. Whitehead Monckton solicitors are recognised for their expertise and approachability, and for providing good value legal advice. If you don’t have a Will – now is the time to discuss your wishes. If you have a Will – does it reflect your wishes and in a tax efficient way? We can review your current Will at no charge before recommending any changes.
Contact us today Tenterden 01580 767535 We also have offices in Canterbury and Maidstone.
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Around Britain 5 Inventions & Discoveries 1. Belfast, Northern Ireland - Professor Frank Pantridge of Belfast’s Queens University used two car batteries to invent the portable defibrillator, used to administer an electric shock to cardiac patients, in the 1960s. Weighing 70kg/154lb, the first device was installed in an ambulance in 1965. 2. Crowmarsh Gifford, Oxfordshire - It was while living at Crowmarsh Gifford in Oxfordshire in the late 17th century that Jethro Tull invented the seed drill, a simple wheeled device used to plant seeds at regular intervals and depths. His invention paved the way for the agricultural revolution. 3. Great Yarmouth, Norfolk - Comprising a copper cylinder containing three gallons of potash solution, the first fire extinguisher was invented by Captain George Manby, Master of the Great Yarmouth Barracks, in 1813. Manby also invented a type of harpoon and a device for rescuing people who had fallen through ice. 4. Newtown, Powys - When the Welsh entrepreneur Sir Pryce Pryce-Jones began selling homemade Welsh flannel through the mail in the 1830s, he became the inventor of what is now mail-order shopping. His clients included Queen Victoria and Florence Nightingale. 5. Stanhill, Lancashire - The spinning jenny was invented by James Hargreaves, a weaver working in Stanhill in Lancashire, in 1764. The device vastly increased the amount of yarn a single weaver could produce, and is considered one of the first developments of Britain’s industrial revolution. © Taken from The British Isles: A Trivia Gazetteer by Paul Anthony Jones, out now.
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The other night I was invited out for a night with the ‘girls.’ I told my husband that I would be home by midnight , ‘I promise!’ Well, the hours passed and the Margaritas went down way too easily. Around 3 a.m., a bit loaded, I headed for home. Just as I got in the door, the cuckoo clock in the hallway started up and cuckooed three times.
The next morning, my husband asked me what time I got in, I told him ‘ MIDNIGHT .’ He didn’t seem annoyed in the least. Phew, I got away with that one! Then he said ‘We need a new cuckoo clock.’ When I asked him why, he said, ‘Well, last night our clock cuckooed three times... then said, ‘oh, crap...
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Quickly, realizing my husband would probably wake up, I cuckooed another nine times. I was really proud of myself for coming up with such a quick-witted solution, in order to escape a possible conflict with him! (Even when totally smashed... three cuckoos plus nine cuckoos totals 12 cuckoos-- MIDNIGHT !)
Del & Peeps Peeps urgently needed a few days off work, but knew the boss wouldn’t allow any leave. So he thought “maybe if I acted “Crazy” the boss would tell me to take a few days off”. So he proceeded to hang upside-down from the ceiling and made funny noises. His co-worker, Del, asked him what he was doing, he said “ I’m pretending to be a light bulb, so that the boss thinks I‘ve gone “Crazy” and gives me a few days off. A few minutes later the boss came into the office. “What on earth are you doing?” he said to Peeps. Peeps said “I’m a light bulb”. The boss said, “You’re clearly stressed out, go home and recuperate for a couple of days.” Peeps jumped down and walked out of the office.... But when Del followed him the boss said “...And where do you think you’re going?!” Del said, “I’m going home too. I can’t work in the dark..”
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cuckooed four more times... cleared its throat... cuckooed another three times... giggled... cuckooed twice more... and then tripped over the coffee table and broke wind !
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useful information Emergency 999 Police Neighbhd Team Ashford & Tenterden 101 Rye 0845 60 70 999 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 Out of Hours Doctor 0845 4349655 William Harvey Hospital 01233 633331 Conquest Hospital, Hastings 01424 755255 Samaritans 08457 90 90 90 www.samaritans.org Electricity: Southern Electric EDF Energy Gas: Natural LPG
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Doctors Surgery Ivy Court, Tenterden 01580 763666 East Cross Health Clinic 01580 262 000 Rye Medical Centre 01797 223333 Tenterden Counselling Service Confidential Tel: 0776 968 3347 www.tenterdencounselling.org.uk
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Veterinary Practices Rye 01797 222265 Tenterden 01580 763309 Rye Town Council 01797 223902 Tenterden Town Council 01580 762271 Parish Councils: Rolvenden 01580 241347 Tenterden 01580 762271 Wittersham 07944 183798 Ashford Borough Council Ashford Gateway Plus Tel: 01233 331111 Tenterden Gateway Tel: 0845 8247 202 Citizens Advice Bureau 01233 626185
Rye College: 01797 222545 Tenterden National Trust Assoc Ann Stevens 01580 764791 Rotary Club Of Tenterden Chris Northen 01233 851020 www.rotary1120.org/tenterden Rye & Winchelsea Rotary Club Membership: 01797 225739 Meetings: 01797 226380 Tenterden & District Residents’ Assoc. Chris Mason 01580 765199 www.tdra.org.uk Iden & Playden Garden Society Tel: Morris Metcalf 01797 280205 Rye Tourist Information Centre www.visitrye.co.uk 01797 229049 Sinden Theatre (Arts College) 01580 763826 www.sindentheatre.biz info@ sindentheatre.biz
Charities Tenterden Charities Michael Wells 01580 762353 Volunteer Bureau Town Hall, 24 High Street. Tenterden, Tn30 6an 01580 765819 Rother Voluntary Action 01797 229600 Age Concern 01580 764158 CARM 01233 758122 Carmromneymarsh@supanet.com www.carmromneymarsh.org.uk Parkinson’s UK, Ashford Branch Contact Mike Wharrad 01233 623530 East Kent Strokes 01233 840448
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Royal British Legion Neil Beaven e: neilbeaven@aol.com Tel: 01580766880 Women’s Section: N. Holman 01580 762302 St. John Ambulance Brigade Russel Parkin 01580 766245 S E Kent Multiple Sclerosis Society Homewood School & Sixth Form 07767 326138 Centre 01580 764222 mssoutheast@gmail.com Rye Primary School 01797 222825 Tenterden Active Retirement (Tenara) Rye College 01797 222545 Chair: Teri Witcher 01580 763892 Kent Adult Education E:Teriwtent@btinternet.com Homewood Centre, Homewood Tenterden Disabled In Action School: 01580 764356 Tenterden Day Centre If any of the above information is incorrect please let us know by calling 01233 720488. Thank you
01580 761060 e: Tdiatenterden@tiscali.co.uk NSPCC: Tenterden & District Mrs J Coombs 01580 763733 Pregnancy Sickness Support Kent and Sussex www.pregnancysicknesssupport. org.uk/ Contact: Denise Clifford deniseclifford@btinternet.com
Transport Bus Enquiries Arriva Bus Enqs: 0844 800 44 11 Stage Coach East Kent: 0871 200 22 33(Timetable) 08456 00 22 99(Customer Services) National Train Enquiries www.nationalrail.co.uk Wealden Wheels 01233 840000 Mobile: Kevin: 07821 387727 John: 07851 395210 Rye & District Community Transport 01797 227722
Village Halls Camber 01797 226887 St. Michaels 01580 766811 Stone in Oxney 01233 758362 Rolvenden 01580 241211 / 07874214916 Wittersham 01797 270316 Biddenden 01580 291320 2nd Tenterden Scout Hall Lisa Thornton 07710 346012 lisa_thornton_3@msn.com Rye Harbour 01797 223 631 Playden 01797 223 113 Highbury Hall Tenterden Bookings 01580 763692
Church Halls Tenterden Methodist Church Mrs S.Delgarno 01580 764981 St. Mildred’s Church Anne Alexander 07873 579581
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Tenterden & Rye Area 9,000
Newchurch Dymchurch Ivychurch St Mary’s Bay Wittersham Stone-in-Oxney Brookland New Romney Iden
TN26 - 5,000
Playden The Marsh - 10,300 Lydd Rye East Guldeford Camber Dungeness
Call: 01233 720488
or email info@thevillagedirectory.co.uk
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Supply Any Make of Vehicle Both New and Used Arrange All Types of Vehicle Finance & Leasing Provide Service, Repairs & MOT Testing Dent Removal, Accident Damage Repairs & Bodywork Restoration arranged Spares, Accessories, Exhausts & Batteries Tyres at Competitive Prices - 4 Wheel Laser Alignment SUN EQUIPPED AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE CENTRE
MOTABILITY GRADE A QUALITY END OF CONTRACT CARS
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2-3 Yrs Old 1 Owner Low Mileage Main Dealer Serviced No Modifications
We have direct access to Motability’s website where we can view cars offered to us. Typically Motability have over 1500 cars for sale, all one owner, main dealer serviced with low mileage. The cars we supply are prepared to the very highest standards. When you visit our showroom we are able to log on to the Motability website and using our customer friendly dual screen, show full details including pictures and service history. Each car is carefully inspected inside and out by experienced staff to ensure they are supplied in as perfect condition as possible. Here our customers are able to order the model and colour they want with an anticipated delivery time of 21 days. As you would expect from a family business established for 47 years, all dealer facilities are available, including part exchange and competitive finance. We encourage you to visit our showroom where Sales Manager Phil Cunningham looks forward to assisting you.
“For a friendly service from a family business” REAR OF HSBC BANK - HIGH STREET, TENTERDEN, KENT TN30 6BD
Telephone: (01580)
764444
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