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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

~ Debbie

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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

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advisable. The only thing you need to delay is the planting of tulips; these are best planted in October 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.

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The Garden 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 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. 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. 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, pull-out mini tunnels, signed books and lots more besides.

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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,

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. IMAGE - Padstow candy spot carpet, £69.99 per square metre, Brintons, tel 0800 505055, www. brintons.co.uk.

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CARPET FIBRES

CARPET PILE

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.

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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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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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. You should consult with the Local Authority’s Conservation Officer. The officer will ensure the intrinsic character of the building and grounds are maintained. If you do not have such consent you will be committing a criminal offence. You can be prosecuted and sentenced 16

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. One of the biggest problems when you buy a listed building is unauthorised works done by a previous owner. There is no time limit on when the Local Authority can take enforcement action.

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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. If you would like to talk to us about any conveyancing matter, we would be delighted to help. Please feel free to call us on: 01580 762248

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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. 20

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. “The negative damage in daily life is patched up with positive energy leading to longevity” Joe Lok For further details please visit my website www.taichiforyou.co.uk or www.joelok.com Furthermore, I have created my own App to download onto phone or tablet. Everyday Tai Chi shows how anyone can learn either seated or standing, bringing Tai Chi principles into daily activities. The difference from other apps is that instruction videos are contained in the app, so once downloaded to phone or tablet you no longer need Internet access, only 99p. Emma

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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.

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• 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

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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.

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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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. 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! 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 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

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-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.

Food & Domestic Services 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 Saturday 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.

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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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.

Ashford Flower Club - On Tuesday, 16th August,

Aug 11th THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ THE BLONDE BOMBSHELL OF JAZZ SINGING TINA MAY & HER ALL STAR TRIO £10

a demonstration entitled ‘Greenfingers’ by Jane Haas will take place at Furley Hall, Maidstone Road, Ashford. The evening starts at 7.30pm. Visitors welcome - £3.00 at the door.

Aug 18th THE BEST OF INTERNATIONAL JAZZ KEN PEPLOWSKI & JULIAN MARC STRINGLE £12 Plus THE CRAIG MILVERTON TRIO

The Biddenden Horticultural Society meets on Wednesday 24th August in the Village Hall (7:15pm for 7:30pm start) for our Autumn Show.

Aug 25th THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ THE MARC CECIL ALL STAR QUINTET £12

An opportunity for members to show what has been grown. We will also have a quiz followed by tea and cakes. The Society will also have a stand at the Biddenden Tractorfest and Country Fair on the weekend of 20th and 21st August. A visit to ‘Godinton House’, Ashford has been arranged for Wednesday 10th August. The cost for this is £6 and we will meet in the Biddenden Post Office car park at 1:30pm for our usual ‘car share’. For further information please contact Irene on 01580291777 or Lesley on 01580291931. Our fees for Village Hall meetings are Members £1.50, Non Members £2.50. Annual membership £5. New members always welcome.

Sep 1st THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ DEREK NASH’S PICANTE’ LATIN BAND £12 Sep 8th THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ SARAH MOULE & HER ALL STAR TRIO £10 Sep 15th THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ THE SOUND OF J & K £12 Sep 20th THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ KAREN SHARP & MICK FOSTER QUINTET £10 Sep 29th THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ THE PAUL LACEY “SWEETS” SEXTET £12 Oct 6th THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ THE NIGEL PRICE QUARTET £10 Oct 13th THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ THE MATT WATES SEXTET £12 Oct 20th THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ ELAINE DELMAR with THE BRIAN £10 DEE TRIO T h e Fo l k e s t o n e J a z z C l u b i s a n o n p r o f i t m a k i n g j a z z c l u b. R u n b y & fo r p e o p l e w i t h a l i k e m i n d e d i n t e re s t i n OUR KIND OF MUSIC D e r i c k Wo o d l a n d 0 1 3 0 3 2 6 0 3 3 0

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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

Smarden Garage Sale Saturday 3rd September 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. Many garages around the parish selling an amazing range of goods. There will also be stalls at Smarden Charter Hall, Chessenden

Lane, Smarden TN27 8NF where maps, toilets and refreshments will also be available.

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 079405 15916

The Weald of Kent Computer Club will next meet on Wednesday 21st September 2016 in Biddenden New Village Hall at 7.30 pm. as there is no meeting in August. Annual membership is £10.00. Non-members are welcome at £2 a visit. Full details: http://www. wealdofkentcomputerclub.co.uk/ Enquiries: secretarywkcc@yahoo.co.uk 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. Ashford Loving Hands meets at the Cosy Kettle Hamstreet on the last Thursday of the month and the following Thursday fortnight. August meetings on 11th and 25th, 9.30-11.45 am. Join our friendly group to knit for charity. Wool, needles,patterns and inspiration provided. Beginners welcome. For more information call Helen 01233 733408.

HAMSTREET BOOT FAIR First Sunday in the month April - December 9am - 12 noon Victory Hall/Field Food, Bargains, Toilets

WOODCHURCH BOOT FAIR Every first Sunday in the month from 10am to 1pm at Woodchurch Scout & Guide Community Centre, Lower Road Woodchurch.

Clubs & Societies African Drumming Group Thurs 7-9pm at The Birches Nickley Wood Shadoxhurst TN26 1LZ. Contact Leslie Ross on 01233733387. Please call prior to coming so that spare drums can be organised. Ashford Astronomical Society meets at Woodchurch Memorial Hall on the last Friday of every month. Meetings start at 7.30pm and are open to all. There are informative talks, star-gazing sessions. Further details can be found at ashfordastro.org.uk or on Facebook. Bethersden Art Group meets 7:30pm on Thursdays. All abilities welcome. Contact Jen 01-233-820247. Craft Workshop, Victory Hall, Hamstreet These are intended to be on the first Thursday of every month. Knitting, crochet, sewing, furniture painting Dancing for Fun Come and learn a wide range of wonderful dances, from 17th Century Jane Austen style dances to 21st Century Ceilidh Dances, including American Contra Dance, English Barn Dance, Contra Waltzing and the Polka! Great low impact exercise! No experience or partner required! Have fun, get fitter and meet new people! No need to book - just turn up! Every Monday 7:45pm - 22:30pm at Hothfield Village Hall, Park Drive, Hothfield, Ashford TN26 1EQ www.contrafusion.co.uk 01233 625 362 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. Classes cost £5, payable weekly. For further details contact ANDREW and DEBBY on 01303 875542

Every Monday - Have fun and get fit with a mixed group of friendly joggers with a sense of humour.

Friendly Pop In Centre, Woodchurch, For The Over 60’S. Lower Road Woodchurch TN26 3SQ. Next door to Woodchurch Community Centre.Every Wednesday afternoon 2 to 4pm. Relax with friends. Also play, crazy golf, table tennis, air hockey,bowls or just have a good chat. Hairdresser every 3rd Wednesday. Tea, coffee, & cakes inside or on the lawn. You are very welcome. Tel Richard 07798566849 Hamstreet Baby & Toddler Group meet every Wednesday (term time only) in the Victory Hall from 9.30-11.30pm Call Hannah 01233 733863 for information. Hamstreet Sports & Leisure Assoc The ground floor can be hired for sports changing which consists of male and female changing, Showers and disabled wet room. Along with the field and the multi use

courts,we also have the top floor of the pavilion which consist of 2 rooms an office and a Lounge / Bar, we hire this out for small functions of 60 people, the building has disabled access and to the first floor we have a wheel chair lift. The pavilion also has a small fitted kitchen. High Halden Craft Group - Meets every Monday (except Bank Holidays) at High Halden Memorial Hall 10.30am till 1.00pm. £3.50 includes materials, coffee and free raffle ticket For more info call 01580 291621 or 01233 85030

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We play every Friday 7.30 - 10.00pm. in the village hall. New members are welcome so do come and give it a try. or ring 01233 850395 for further information. High Halden Young at Heart Club meets 1st Wed each month in The Memorial Hall at 2pm. Please contact George Burford 01233 850427. Shadoxhurst Flower Arrangers are a small, friendly club who meet at 7.30pm in Shadoxhurst Village Hall on the first Wed of every month except January. No experience of flower arranging needed to join, just an interest in seeing blooms displayed advantageously. Demonstrators visit most months but members also enjoy trips & meals out. If you would like to get to know us, please call the secretary on 01233 732212. Tai Chi sessions, Victory Hall, Ruckinge Rd, Hamstreet. Beginners’ classes now take place every Thursday at the hall from 9.30am. These are suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. Entry is £5 and info can be obtained from www.taichiforyou.co.uk or by phoning 07587 167756. Email queries should go to taichiforyou@hotmail.co.uk

The Friends of the Mole Hash House Harriers

meet at 7.30pm every Monday at various pubs across the East Kent area. All ages and levels of fitness and even dogs are welcome. Find out where we are running this week at:fotmh3.com; find us on Facebook: Fun Running Club East Kent or email: hash.running@gmail.com for more. The Lunch Club Alternate Wednesdays in the Church of the Good Shepherd hall, Hamstreet at noon. If you wish to join the club phone Jennie on 01233 732766, Alison 733514 or Rosemary 732644.

Warehorne Folk Dance Club - Traditional English/ American folk dancing - meet at Kingsnorth Village Hall, Church Hill, Kingsnorth TN23 3EF every Wed 8 - 10pm £2. Call Edna 01233 627121 or David 01233 812935.

Art in Bridge 2016 Exhibition

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Saturday 8th October 11am – 6pm

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Sunday 9 October 11am – 4pm

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Tuesday & Thursday Steak Nights Two steaks with chips, peas & salad with a bottle of wine. £22.00 per couple.

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A selection of two roast meats with trimmings £7.95 pp Saturday 27th Aug 6pm - Raising money for Alzheimer’s

Roger Kelly’s Holy Trinity Brompton Choir service in the church ‘Journey Through Sacred Choral Music’. Followed by a BBQ and ‘Pimms & Hymns’ in the pub from 7.30pm!

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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

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. 20% discount for Wildlife Explorers.

even build a den for yourself! Please wear sensible clothing and bring a packed lunch with you. Child £8. Accompanying adult £1. 20% discount for Wildlife Explorers. 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!

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

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.

BioBlitz’s team of experienced

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

departures of migrating species). 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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Health Modern Technology: Don’t Let It Damage Your Health By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk Modern technology lets us access information and communicate more swiftly and easily than ever before. However, it’s not always good for our health. The problem: Poor Sleep Although light in general affects melatonin, our sleep-inducing hormone, the blue light emitted by many of our phones, tablets, monitors and flat-screen TVs is a particular culprit. Sleep is just as essential to our health as good diet and exercise. Lack of sleep affects memory, mood, concentration, reaction times (increasing accident risk) and our immunity to infection. It can also stimulate our appetite, causing weight-gain. In longterm or severe cases, it may affect language processing, our sense of time and order, and even contribute to serious health problems such as diabetes and heart disease. The Answer: Turn devices off for an hour before bedtime and reduce screen brightness in the evening. Consider amber-tinted glasses that filter out blue light. The problem: CVS (Computer Vision Syndrome) CVS is a condition caused by asking our eyes to cope with constant glare and focus readjustment as they flick back and forth between different images and text. This can strain our eye muscles and cause eye irritation, blurred or double vision, headaches and neck pain.

The Answer: • Install a dimmer switch in your room and/or a glare filter for your screen, and adjust your monitor’s brightness and contrast. Ensure your monitor is around 20-28 inches away. • Follow the 20/20/20 rule: ensure that every 20 minutes or so, you look away from your screen for at least 20 seconds, ideally focussing on an object around 20 feet away. If that’s impossible, just look around the room. The problem: Prolonged Sitting Recent research has proved that sitting for prolonged periods can seriously damage our health, and shorten life expectancy - even if we exercise regularly. Not great news if we spend much of our time sitting at a computer, playing video games or watching TV. The Answer: Avoid prolonged sitting when possible, but if it’s unavoidable, break it up with walks, exercise or short stints of housework or gardening (or maybe lunchtime rounders or football with colleagues?). You could also try: • Standing up when travelling on public transport or using the phone. • Walking/ biking to the station or your workplace. If that’s not practical, could you get off the bus earlier or park further away? • Investing in a standing desk or a treadmill desk. Convertible desks or equipment to convert

your normal desk or treadmill are available too. • Investing in a yoga ball; the small but constant muscular effort needed to stay balanced keeps you subtly active. • Practising Active Sitting. These simple exercises aren’t a substitute for getting up, but will stimulate your muscles and circulation. Try raising your heels up and down several times; contracting your stomach muscles; raising and lowering your lower leg from knee height or your whole leg from hip height; swivel your office chair using just your hips, while keeping your torso stationary; tense, stretch and bend your arms; roll your shoulders. Remember that constant standing isn’t ideal either. Aim for a 50/50 split. The problem: Aches, Pains and Poor Posture Hunching over laptops, typing on flat keyboards, using a computer mouse and working with equipment that’s not positioned correctly can cause a host of problems, including back pain, RSI (repetitive strain injury) and Carpal Tunnel syndrome (a tingling sensation, numbness or pain in the hand, fingers or thumb, caused by compression of the median nerve). Don’t forget that if your work involves computer use, your employer has a legal duty to ensure they reduce these risks for you.

Health & Lifestyle The Answer: Think Ergonomics • Sit as close as possible to your desk. Keep the area underneath it clear so that you’re not twisting, and can stretch your legs. • Set your computer monitor at eye level. • Place laptops on a desk whenever possible and connect them to a raised monitor (and ideally, a keyboard too). Laptops aren’t suitable for prolonged, regular use. • Keep your hands and wrists warm, use ergonomic keyboards, mice and mouse-mats, and consider a wrist support. • Check your posture regularly. Beware slouching, leaning forward or to one side, craning your neck or hunching. • Ergonomic chairs are available, but always adjust your chair so that:

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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. 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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