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Welcome Hi everyone, welcome to the summer edition and phew, what a scorcher we’ve had so far! I’m so glad we didn’t go abroad this year, at the time we went away temperatures across Europe were breaking records at well into the 40’s - too hot! The weather in Cornwall was perfect though, enough for a sun tan but not uncomfortable, and as we usually to go in June it’s not too busy. We returned from holiday just in time to catch that amazing finish to the Cricket World Cup! Now I’m not a sporty person at all but my husband is, and as a result, over the years, I’ve been coaxed into watching the odd Rugby match here and there, but never in a million years did I think that Cricket could ever hold my attention. It was unbelievable! I didn’t understand a lot of it but it was exciting! I’m afraid there’s a long way to go though before I’ll watch Football! On our return from holiday my husband had the misfortune of having to visit A&E at the William Harvey hospital. I am so in awe of the doctors and nurses there, they are very special human beings. We’ve had the misfortune of attending A&E a number of times over the past few years, if it’s not my husband it’s my son! The staff there are brilliant, we would like to thank nurses Jenny Taylor and Grace Knight, not just for patching him up so well but also for their humour that lifted the mood following his harrowing experience. Your names are etched on our memories, you both know why! Thank you so much. Until next time, have a wonderful Bank Holiday weekend.
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Add Some Vertical Interest Whether your garden is large or small, long, wide or a completely uneven shape, you can guarantee that it will benefit from having some height added to it – and what better way to do this than by erecting an arch or arbour? The great thing is that, of course, any vertical structure you install in your garden makes for a new planting opportunity too… So what are the advantages of a bit of vertical structural interest (aside from the plants it can support) and how can you make the very best of them in your garden? Position an arbour it so that it overlooks a good view or particularly attractive part of the garden and you instantly create a fabulous place to sit and relax. You can also use an arch or even an arbour as a means of dividing your garden into one or more rooms. This age-old designer’s trick can make your garden seem a lot larger and more interesting.
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Chosen carefully, arches and arbours themselves are good looking and can be a feature in their own right, so don’t necessarily go for the first one you see; shop around and remember that if you clothe them with climbers, you are adding to their appeal. Some plants look great but others have another secret ingredient: scented climbers, like some of the rambling or climbing roses, or honeysuckle or jasmine, can totally transform the whole garden as their perfume wafts out for you to enjoy.
Any vertical structure you install in your garden makes for a new planting opportunity If an arbour is situated in a sunny spot and you have fairly freedraining soil, why not plant an
area around it with lavenders? Then you can enjoy both the way it looks and the perfume and aromatic leaves as you sit and relax after a stressful day. In sunny positions, thymes or camomile can be used to great effect on the approach to your archway or arbour – when your feet gently crush the thyme or camomile lawn, a fantastic aroma will be released. Arches and arbours are available in a wide range of materials, but by far the most popular are those made from wood or metal. To a large extent it is a case of shopping around to find something that suits your garden style, the purpose you have in mind for it and, of course, your budget. I am a great fan of wood or metal because I find that they both fit in well with the sort of gardening style I like and, of course, you can always use one of the numerous and readily available wood stains or paints to transform it from its natural
The Garden subtly coloured state to a bright blue, rich red or pretty well any colour you fancy! Although it is possible to construct an arch or an arbour from scratch yourself, you will be amazed at the range of ready-made arbours and kits for both arches and arbours that are now available. If you choose wood, do ensure that it is a wood which is either naturally going to resist decay – western red cedar or a hardwood such as oak would be my first choice, with Douglas fir or larch a close second. Alternatively you can choose a softwood which has been tanalised or pressure-treated with a wood preservative, which will usually be somewhat cheaper. By choosing a wooden arch, perhaps with a rounded top and trellis up the sides, you ensure a really good planting space, and this somewhat more rustic look fits in well with a particularly informal garden. Many of these are also relatively inexpensive and easy to install. To find out just what’s available, it is well worth paying a visit to several local garden centres or taking a look at mail-order products from the numerous arch and arbour websites, which make window shopping even easier! By Pippa Greenwood
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Pull up your sun lounger, pour yourself an ice-cold drink and lose yourself in a good book. Little Darlings – Melanie Golding Lauren is convinced someone is planning to abduct her newborn twins, so when they go missing it seems her fears were justified. But when the twins are found, Lauren is convinced they’re not hers. Have they been swapped for changelings like she believes, or is Lauren suffering from postpartum psychosis? Is she the only one who can save the babies, or is she the one who’s putting them in danger? A chilling page-turner that keeps you guessing. Vegan One Pound Meals – Miguel Barclay This book proves that vegan food can be as delicious, easy and inexpensive as it is healthy. There are twists on classic dishes, such as ‘artichoke paella’, ‘cashew pesto pasta’ and ‘tomato tarte tatin’, along with plenty of original dishes, such as ‘kimchi tacos’ and ‘sticky aubergine bao’. Most only use a handful of ingredients and all work out at around £1 per portion. Recipes are easy to follow and each is accompanied by a mouth-watering image. The Tattooist of Auschwitz – Heather Morris If you haven’t yet read the
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biography of Lale Sokolov, summer could be the perfect time as you’ll want the time to digest this book in peace. Lale was imprisoned in Auschwitz from 1942 and put to work tattooing the other prisoners. During his time at Auschwitz, Lale witnessed both the brutality of the human race, and its appetite for kindness, self-sacrifice and hope. While The Tattooist of Auschwitz is at times harrowing, it is also a love story. A must-read. The Perfect Wife – JP Delaney Abbie wakes in a hospital bed to discover everything she thinks she knows to be true is wrong. She’s an AI who’s been created by her tech genius husband using memories of the real Abbie, who died five years before. As she struggles to come to terms with her life, Abbie starts to question everything she’s been told. But when she has no rights, who can she trust? Suspense, twists and moral quandaries abound in this skilful thriller. Cleaning the Gold – Karin Slaughter and Lee Child Looking for a quick read? This collaboration between bestselling writers Karin Slaughter and Lee
Child is just 80 pages long. It brings together two of their bestknown characters – Jack Reacher and Will Trent. Will is undercover investigating Jack when they realise there are bigger fish to fry. A perfect slice of fast-paced action to enjoy while you’re waiting for your flight. The Farm – Joanne Ramos Golden Oaks farm doesn’t grow tomatoes, wheat or potatoes. It grows babies. The surrogate mothers (Hosts) are paid to incubate their rich clients’ embryos. While at Golden Oaks, they have to adhere to strict rules, from giving up their phones to following a diet. The Farm is told from the viewpoint of four women: Jane and Reagan are two of the hosts, while Mae is the brains behind the lucrative business. Ate is Jane’s cousin. The Farm is thought-provoking and topical, but above all it’s a fantastic page-tuner of a story.
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Woodstock: The Iconic Festival Turns 50 The Woodstock Festival was recognised as an iconic event even as it was taking place. 50 years on, we look at its beginnings and legacy. A plan turned into chaos Woodstock was the brainchild of four young men looking for an investment opportunity: John Roberts, Joel Rosenman, Artie Kornfeld (youngest vice president at Capitol Records) and Michael Lang (organiser of the 1968 Miami Music Festival). They planned to build a recording studio and retreat for musicians in Woodstock, New York (where Bob Dylan and other musicians lived), and decided to fund it via a rock concert for 50,000 people
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in Wallkill, New York, on 15th18th August 1969. Tickets were distributed and bands signed up, including Creedence Clearwater Revival, whose fame encouraged other big names to become involved. It was on!
Woodstock was muddy; there was not nearly enough water, food or toilets Or was it? Wallkill’s citizens, not keen on being overrun by hippies, passed a law banning
the concert from their vicinity on 2nd July. Stores stopped selling tickets and bands started to reconsider their involvement. Luckily, Max Yasgur offered up his dairy farm in Bethel, New York, but preparations had been massively delayed, including the construction of tickets booths and gates. By August 13th, 50,000 people had walked through the gaps in the fence and camped near the stage. With no way to get them to leave or pay, the organisers declared the concert free – and the audience swelled to over 400,000 people.
A triumph for counter-culture Despite delays, the Woodstock Festival (aka An Aquarian Exposition: Three Days of Peace and Music) was opened, nearly on time, by spiritual teacher and yogi, Swami Satchidananda. Richie Havens followed him on to the stage because the original opening act, Sweetwater, were stuck in traffic caused by thousands of people still flocking to the event. During his enforced three-hour set, Richie’s improvised jam, Freedom, was a signature moment. Bands and artists including Joan Baez, Santana, Janis Joplin, Grateful Dead, Sly and the Family Stone, Jefferson Airplane and
The Who (who played their rock opera, Tommy) followed. With the whole show running late, on Sunday, the Festival began to wind down. Only 25,000 remained to hear Jimi Hendrix bring the festival to a close early on Monday morning, with an epic set that included his unique take on The Star Spangled Banner. Various anniversary concerts have taken place, including Woodstock ’94, which featured Bob Dylan (who declined to perform in ’69). ‘Woodstock 50’ will be held at New York’s Watkins Glen on 16th-18th August and will feature The Killers, Dead & Company, Jay Z,
Miley Cyrus, Imagine Dragons and Santana (performers at the original festival). Woodstock was muddy; there was a lot of sex, drugs and rock and roll and not nearly enough water, food or toilets; two people died; and the organisers were left massively in debt. Yet the festival, which would become known simply as ‘Woodstock’, was largely peaceful, becoming a landmark musical event and an iconic snapshot of ‘60s counter-culture and societal change. Appropriately, a 1960s museum and the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, which hosts outdoor concerts, now sit on the site. By Alison Runham
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to skipper your own sailing yacht, gliding across the sparkling water under a blue sky, propelled only by the wind? Well now is your chance to find out, without going to sea or getting your feet wet. At East Kent Radio Sailing club we do this every week. The lakes are situated in the picturesque Conningsbrook Country Park and provide a stunning back drop for this exciting and addictive activity. Members of all genders can be assured of a warm welcome and you may get invited “to have a little go at the helm”. Tuesdays are the best day for this initial contact between 10.00 and 11.00. No experience necessary You do not need to have any sailing experience, many of our skippers started from scratch and we are all still learning and improving. If you would like to know more about the club please visit www.eastkentradiosailingclub.com. If you would like to investigate the DF95 yachts check out R C Yachts, who can supply the boats at www.radiosailing.co.uk Come and join us We look forward to meeting you, so please come to the lakeside and say hello. By the way there is a nice lakeside walk to be enjoyed.
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Group lots of small plants together, contrasting their shapes, colours and textures, to create an impact. Potted plants, from £6, Ikea. These patterned ceramic pots are modelled on the outer leaves of an artichoke and finished with an aqua glaze. Artichoke pots, £8 and £15, Garden Trading.
Botanical Beauty
Whether you prefer small succulents or a giant monstera, use plants and foliage to add a natural touch to your home. This faded image of flowers and leaves is printed on paper with a linen backing to give it a crumpled vintage look. Kyoto wall hanging, £130, Abode Living.
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These hand-blown glass minigreenhouses will nurture nature’s smallest plants through their first stages of life. Small £28.50, large £38, Abode Living. Surround yourself with seasonal British foraged grasses and seeded foliage. Nostalgia botanical wallpaper, £75 per roll, Woodchip and Magnolia.
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Let the plants provide the decorative accents in your living room. Isla twoseat sofa In Oat Smart Linen, £1,790, Sofa.com.
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Printed on high-quality white paper with a slender black frame, this set of two anatomical plant prints will add a touch of botanical style. £175, Cox & Cox.
• Shades of green are very on-trend and provide a lovely background for displays of plants. They are easy to live with and combine wonderfully with whites and off-whites, as well as natural materials such as timber, stone and linen. • Botanical-themed wallpaper and fabrics can be beautiful but quite overwhelming. If you prefer to keep the look relatively subtle, choose small-scale or delicate prints in shades of green and neutrals for background interest. • To make an impact with a display of real botanicals, choose large plants and position in strategic places, as you would a sculpture. Alternatively, place collections of smaller plants together in rows or groups, allowing for contrasts in shapes, colour and texture. Don’t forget to pop trailing plants on a high shelf to create a ‘living wall’ effect. Coordinate pots or planters for a sense of overall cohesion. • Enhance your walls with botanical works of art. Traditional school-style posters are very on trend right now, as are anatomical botanical drawings, eighteenth century-style paintings (used as bold, whole-wall murals) and graphic modern prints.
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L i v e Ja z z 2019
Au g u s t Friday 2nd August, Elysian Centre, Rye Drop-In Homeopathy Clinic at The Elysian Centre, 10am – 1pm, 18 Cinque Ports Street, Rye TN31 7AD All welcome. Information on www.elysiancentre.co.uk or call Maxine Witham 01797 224855.Please call facilitator to check if event is running and to book.
T h e Fo l k e s t o n e J a z z C l u b At T h e To we r To B o o k C a l l : 0 1 3 0 3 2 7 7 1 7 5 All gigs start at 8pm ~ All gigs £12 admission Seat Bookings: 01303 277175 Email: folkestonejazz@gmail.com Website: www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk August 1st
Mark Nightingale / Art Themen Sextet
August 8th
Miss Elaine Delmar (Jazz Royalty)
August 15th The Marc Cecil Quintet August 22nd Scott Hamilton Quartet From The USA. The most famous Tenor sax man in the world August 29th Pete Long with Pocket Basie ( sextet ) September 5th Terry Seabrook Quintet September 12th Derek Nash with Louise Marshall September 19th Damon Brown International Quintet September 24th Alan Barnes Quintet . October 1st
Craig Milverton Quartet
October 10th Derek Nash 8pc Sax Appeal October 17th Rob Barron Quintet 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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August 4th Boot Fair at Pop-In Centre, Lower Road, Woodchurch TN26 3RR 9am - 12 noon. All proceeds to ‘Pop-In’ over 60s building fund. (Over 60s meet every Wednesday from 2pm - 4pm all welcome). Further details for all of the above Tel Clive 01233 860 139 August 8th Boughton with Eastwell WI Valuation Day. Boughton with Eastwell Women’s Institute has invited The Grand Auction Galleries from Folkestone to visit All Saints Church, Boughton Aluph TN25 4EU for a Valuation Day. 10.00am – 1.00pm. Car Parking is available near the Church. Refreshments will be available during the morning. August 8th Tenterden District National Trust Association meets in St Mildred’s Church Hall, Church Road, Tenterden at 7.30 pm to hear a talk from Ian Bevan on ‘What the Victorians did for us’. Ian is a popular speaker and Blue Badge Guide. Members £4 and non-
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members, who are always welcome, £5. Pease ring 01580 764443 for further information. August 9th Ashford Flower Club are having a demonstration called ‘The Power of Flowers’ by Karen Hart at St Simon Stock RC Church, Brookfield Road, Ashford TN23 4EU. Start time 7.30. Visitors Welcome. All demonstrated arrangements will be raffled at the end of the evening. August 10th Spiritualist Meetings held every Saturday evening at Highbury Hall. Highbury Lane. Tenterden. Doors open at 6pm, for 6.30pm start, refreshments afterwards. 10th - Paul Broadway, Service and Clairvoyance. 17th - Kay Stephenson, evening of Clairvoyance, £4. 24th - Jane Custons-Reynolds. EC £4. 31st - Philip Holden. September 7th - Sally Newman £4. 14th - Mary Ward. CS. 21st - Daphne Webb £4. 28th Maggie Carrington. All are welcomed, we also have a page on Facebook, Tenterden Spiritualist Centre. August 11th Sellindge Gardeners Association Annual Summer Show at Sellindge Village Hall on the main road (A20) Sellindge. Doors open at 2.30pm. Refreshments, raffle, plants sale. Entrance free of charge August 13th Smeeth W.I. joined by some members of Brabourne and Smeeth RBL branch are looking forward to a Summer Outing visiting Shepherd Neame Visitor Centre in Faversham. There will be an interesting tour of the Brewery followed by a delicious Kentish Cream Tea. For further information do please contact Joy Taylor on 01303 812165 or Margaret Garrett on 01303 813932. August 24th - 26th Appledore Flower Festival “Curtain Up” at Appledore Parish Church on the Bank Holiday Weekend. Friday & Saturday 10.00 - 5.30, Sun 12 – 5.30. Free admission and parking. Stalls, refreshments, music. Preview evening Friday 23rd at 7pm. For more info: Donna 01233 758256 Friday 30th August, Elysian Center, Rye Drop-In Homeopathy Clinic at The Elysian Centre, 10am – 1pm, 18 Cinque Ports Street, Rye TN31 7AD All welcome. Information on www.elysiancentre.co.uk or call Maxine Witham 01797 224855. Please call facilitator to check if event is running and to book. August 30th Brabourne & Smeeth Gardeners’ Society’s next general meeting will commence 7.15 for 7.30 pm in the village hall when there will be a presentation by Sue Marshall on “An English Love Affair with Iris”. Sue runs Iris of Sissinghurst, a specialist nursery for tall bearded and short bearded irises. For further enquiries or if you would like a copy of our 2019 Programme please contact Wendy Sanders on 01303 813 451 or email brabournewendy@gmail.com. Visitors will always be made welcome.
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“Love Is” 24th, 25th & 26th August 10 am to 5 pm
Teas and Refreshments ‘Famous for delicious homemade cakes’ Books, Tombola, Live Music, Grand Raffle St Cosmas and Damian Church, Church Lane, Challock, TN25 4DB, off A251 and A252 ‘The Church with the murals’ Free Admission – Free Parking – Donations appreciated
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What’s On August 31st Hamstreet Bowls Club will be holding a Jumble Sale at Dymchurch Village Hall. 12 noon – 2pm. Lots of bargains, come down and grab some!
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September 2nd Woodchurch Local History Society meets at Woodchurch’s Memorial Hall at 7:30pm. We are due to have Robin and Carla Betts come to talk to us about their family history of cheese making. The Betts family has been farming for centuries and has lately diversified into cheese making. The evening will involve the tasting of Kentish cheeses. New members are always welcome paying £5 for the remainder of the year. Geoff Turner, 01233 860393. September 7th Aldington & Bonnington Gardening Society will be holding their Autumn Show in the Aldington Village Hall. A range of fruit, vegetables, plants, cut flowers and flower arrangements will be on display. There is no entry charge but there will be a raffle, tea and cake. The Ashford Beekeepers will be holding their annual Honey Show in the adjacent hall making for an interesting afternoon. Doors to both shows open at 1.00pm with prize giving at 3.30. All visitors are welcome. Jean Evans 01233 720618 or colin.e123@btinternet.com September 7th & 8th “Step in to Hothfield’s History” Exhibition, 10.30am to 4.30pm, St Margaret’s Church, Hothfield Immerse yourself in an exhibition of Hothfield’s memories in our beautiful 13th century church. There will also be external displays comparing past views of the country estate with the current scene. Stand where the estate’s horses once worked and where the army trained in both World Wars, and touch the tree that was hit by a doodlebug. There will be a rare opportunity to visit the bell tower, and children’s competitions with prizes. Delicious light lunches, home-made cakes and refreshments available in the church café. Wheelchair accessible. Admission free, ample parking, all welcome! Proceeds to Friends of St Margaret’s and Hothfield History Society. www. hothfieldmemories.org.uk September 11th The Arts Society, Egerton meets on the second Wednesday of the month at Egerton’s Millennium Hall at 2:30pm. We are due to have a lecture by Barry Venning entitled ‘Giles: His Life, Times and Cartoons’. Giles gave us a remarkable picture of half a century of British life. He was also a spreader of happiness and a genius with a common touch. New members are always welcome and visitors pay £5 at the door. Geoff Turner, 01233 860393.
September 12th Tenterden District National Trust Association meets in St Mildred’s Church Hall, Church Road, Tenterden at 7.30 pm to hear a talk from Mary Smith on ‘A Schoolgirl’s War’. Ex-Head teacher of Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, Mary Smith, will tell about a recently revealed series of exquisite drawings and paintings. They were made during WW2 by an art teacher. The story is enhanced by former pupils’ recollections. Members £4 and nonmembers, who are always welcome, £5. Please ring 01580 764443 for further information. September 14th Hamstreet Bowls Club will be holding a Quiz Night at Victory Hall, Hamstreet 7pm. Tables of up to 6 at £7 each. To include ploughmans supper and dessert. BYOB. To book table phone Gwen 01303 872603 or Denise 01233 733340 September 17th Romney Marsh Neighbourhood Watch meeting at 6.00 pm in the Assembly Rooms in New Romney, the purpose of the meeting is to establish a Romney Marsh Neighbourhood Watch Association to cover all villages and towns on the Marsh. It’s free to join and you are not expected to volunteer for anything unless you want. All are welcome and you can join on the night. We will have guest speakers and a question and answer session. Refreshments will be available and car parking is nearby plus limited wheel chair access.
October October 9th R.A.F Association Hythe and Romney Marsh branch annual Wings Appeal Swing Band Concert at the Tower Theatre Folkestone. Doors open 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. Tickets £12, concessions £11. Box office 01303 223925. October 12th Hamstreet Bowls Club will be holding a Ladies Afternoon Tea and Catwalk Fashion Show at Victory Hall, Hamstreet 3pm. High St fashion at bargain prices. Tickets £5 from Gwen 01303 872603 or Denise 01233 733340 October 26th & 27th Art & Craft Exhibition. Original works of Art will be on sale created by local Artists. Paintings framed and unframed, wood carvings and sundry items, all at reasonable prices. London Ashford Airport, Lydd, Romney Marsh, Kent TN29 9QL. Admission and parking free November 9th Hamtreet Bowls Club Craft Fair at Victory Hall, Hamstreet 11 – 3pm Variety of stalls with gifts of Christmas, also refreshments and Raffle. To book table phone Gwen 01303 872603 or Denise 01233 733340
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Maple Glazed Pork with Mediterranean Veg Kebabs
These chunky meat kebabs with a sweet sticky glaze are perfect for a barbeque or al fresco supper served with warmed flatbreads and salad.
Makes 8 Ingredients 750g lean pork fillet, cubed Juice of 1 lemon 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp dried oregano 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 large red peppers, deseeded and cubed 2 courgettes, sliced 2 red onions, peeled and cubed 6 tbsp maple syrup 4 tbsp tomato ketchup
Place the cubed pork in a non-metallic container and add the lemon juice, half the oil and the dried oregano and garlic. Toss to coat then cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for 3-4 hours or overnight. Thread the pork, pepper, courgettes and red onion onto 8 long metal skewers. Cook on a preheated barbeque or under a hot grill for 10-15 minutes, turning frequently, until the pork is cooked through and the vegetables are lightly charred. Meanwhile, mix the remaining oil, maple syrup, ketchup and mustard together and brush all over the kebabs for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking time, until glazed and sticky. Serve immediately.
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Marinating the meat in lemon juice and oil will make it extra tender. Add some chopped chilli for a spicy touch or add 2 tbsp light soy sauce, if liked.
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Why Doctors are Prescribing Mindfulness Mindfulness is increasingly recommended by doctors for mental health Mindfulness has gone from buzzword to a therapy increasingly prescribed by doctors. So what exactly is it – and who and how can it help? Mindfulness is… • Increasing your awareness of what’s going on inside and outside yourself in a particular moment. • Stopping to really notice what you’re thinking and feeling, considering what events sparked these thoughts and feelings, and how they might change your behaviour. • Paying attention to all the physical and emotional sensations you’re experiencing. How can mindfulness help, and who will benefit from it? Today, many of us lead very busy lives and rush through our days, reacting ‘off the cuff’ to things and often missing opportunities to take a breath and appreciate what’s around us. Mindfulness means taking a step back to examine what’s going on rather than just reacting, and separating yourself, even if just momentarily, from past regrets and future worries by focusing on the present. It can help you gain a greater awareness of the drivers of your behaviours and
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anxieties, and so help you get better control of them. “It’s about allowing ourselves to see the present moment clearly. When we do that, it can positively change the way we see ourselves and our lives,” says Professor Mark Williams, former director of the Oxford Mindfulness Centre.
from a medical point of view, mindfulness is now officially recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) as a way to prevent depression in people who have had three or more bouts of depression in the past.
It’s also increasingly recommended by doctors for those suffering chronic conditions or pain (which can be Mindfulness is increasingly the cause of ongoing stress), and recommended by doctors for for those suffering from stress, anxiety or depression. There’s emerging evidence that it can mental health help with insomnia, too. Mindfulness can help you appreciate things that you previously took for granted, like the taste of your favourite sandwich or the birdsong as you leave for work. And by becoming more aware of your thoughts and feelings, you can begin to see patterns and recognise those that aren’t helpful, and recognise signs of stress and anxiety earlier. By recognising negative thought patterns, we can help ourselves learn to not let them overwhelm us or lead us into a spiral of negative, dominating thoughts or negative actions that make the situation worse (one of the main principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)). Mindfulness is something we can all benefit from. However,
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You can practise it anytime, anywhere, but it seems to work best if you make the effort to do it regularly, and try to choose a time each day to practise it, in addition to occasions when you practise it ‘on the go’. It could be: on the way to or from work; at lunchtime; first thing in the morning or last thing at night. Experiment to find the time most convenient and useful for you. Reminding yourself to take notice of your thoughts, feelings, body sensations and the world around you is the first step to mindfulness.
Health & Lifestyle The NHS recommends: Noticing the everyday: focusing on the details of what’s going on around you. Trying something new: sitting in a different seat in meetings or on the bus, or going somewhere new for lunch, can also help you notice the world in a new way. Watching and naming your thoughts and feelings: trying to view them dispassionately. “It might be useful to remember that mindfulness isn’t about making these thoughts go away, but rather about seeing them as mental events,” says Dr Williams. “Imagine standing at a bus station and seeing ‘thought buses’ coming and going without having to get on them and be taken away. This can be very hard at first, but with gentle persistence it is possible.” Identify them as they come and label them. “I’m worried about my Dad’s health.” “This is stress; I’ve got a busy week and I’m worried I won’t fit everything in.” “I’m anxious about my exam.” You’ve probably heard the adage that often our fear of something is worse than the thing itself. By
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being aware of your fears and concerns, you may be able to recognise when you’re letting them grow disproportionately to the problem on which they’re based. Freeing yourself from the past and future An important facet of mindfulness is the realisation that worries about the past or the future can dominate your thoughts and blight your present, stopping you from enjoying the time you have now. If you realise that you’ve been reliving negative past experiences or are caught up in worries about the future for several minutes, try taking a few moments to focus yourself back in the now, and appreciate the day, hour and minute you’re in. Taking time out: ideally having more formal, longer mindfulness sessions, where you focus on your breathing and your body, bringing your attention back whenever your mind wanders. The NHS recommends the Mental Health Foundation’s online mindfulness course which can be found at www.bemindfulonline.com, or you can find a local teacher: bemindful.co.uk/learnmindfulness.
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Yoga Class in Charing Sports Pavilion 09:30-10:30 starting Monday 3rd June. Pilates class 10:45-11:45 Friday 7th June. Classes tailored to suit all levels of ability. £8 per class. For more details or to book a space contact Keighley on 07765221374. For friendship, fun and food, join the Egerton Over 60’s Club,you will be most welcome. We meet in the Millennium Hall at 2pm on the 2nd Monday of each month. We have interesting speakers, the minimum business, and one of the best afternoon teas of any senior’s club !! In 2019, outings includes a trip to Alton on the Watercress Line, a visit to Pashley Manor Gardens, a visit to Hastings, Mystery outing to include fish and chip lunch.Stimulating speakers include:Ashford Camcorder Club, Brian LaverickSmith on 30 years of Bover on the Hover, Eve Muggeridge on Stained glass with Demonstration, Mark Walsh with Ukele Entertainment, Guy Bartlett on The Dambusters [archive footage], Delia Taylor on The Story of Ensa’ Every night something awful’. Meetings are open to non-members just come along. Membership annual fee is £5 and £3 per meeting. Phone Gerry on 01233 712 282, or Jacqui on 07469 230 946 Bethersden Art Group Are you looking for a new hobby? Would you like to develop your artistic skills, or try a different medium? Then why not come along and join a cheerful and friendly group who enjoy the art challenges set by a visiting tutor. We meet on Thursday evenings in Bethersden Village Hall, 7.309.30pm, for ten weeks each term. For further info contact Sue - 01233 820585. Charing & District Local History Society: meetings held at Parish Hall, TN27 0JA, on second Thursday of the month September-April. Doors open at 7.30pm, free tea/coffee available. Talk begins at 8pm until approx 9.15pm. Annual subscription £9, visitors welcome at £3 per meeting. For further information contact Secretary Valerie Yeeles, 01233 713749 secretary@ charinghistory.co.uk: www.charinghistory.co.uk The Arts Society Egerton aims to inform, educate and entertain people with enquiring minds about all manner of topics around the arts. It does so principally through its programme of meetings where world class speakers give illustrated lectures about art, architecture, theatre, sculpture and literature. Special interest days, visits and tours are also arranged. Full information is on www.egertondfas.org.uk. Why not come along and find out what we have to offer? We meet on the second Wednesday of the month at Egerton Millenium Hall at 2.30pm and we look forward to welcoming you
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Yoga at Smarden Charter Hall. Every Tues 7.00 – 8.30pm.Contact Caelia on 07933030071 for details. Afternoon Club, Smarden Charter Hall: we are a friendly club open to anyone aged 50 and over. We meet on the first Friday of the month at 2:00 p.m. Each month we have a speaker or other entertainment followed by tea and chat. We sometimes go on outings. Membership is just £10 per year but you can come along as a guest first time to see how you like us before deciding whether to join. Contact 770854 for further details. The Gardening Group At Charing Surgery. Get fresh air, exercise, meet other people, have fun and enjoy being part of the community. Open to all patients, age 16+. Green Fingers not essential. Tuesdays 9am12pm. Call Joanne Munro 01233 713582. Biddenden Junior Football Club - Always looking for new players 7 -18, for fun and enjoyable football. Contact Steve on 07958 447948. Biddenden Squash Club 01580 291130 Gordon Jones Playing Field, Biddenden. Friendly club with 2 courts and a bar. email: info@biddendensquash.co.uk www. biddendensquash.co.uk Biddenden Horticultural Society Annual membership £5. New members welcome. Contact Irene Orsborne on 01580 291777 or Lesley Lidgett on 01580 291931. W: www.biddendenhorticulturalsociety.co.uk Headcorn Modern Sequence Dance Club, meet every Monday 7.30 pm to 10.00 pm in the Andred Hall in Headcorn Village Hall. If you enjoy Ballroom dancing, bring your partner or friend along and learn more. We are a friendly little club, nice music, social evening, tea and biscuits, all for £3.00 per person. Call Rita on 01580 852289. Kennington Badminton Club, play at the Norton Knatchbull School on a Wed evening from 7.30 p.m.10.00 p.m. Contact Mark Feeney on 01233 663030 or Shirley Mountford on 01233 610134. Little Chart Bridge Club Friendly duplicate bridge every Tuesday afternoon at Little Chart Village Hall. For more information please contact Carmen Gunther on 01233 840 395. Smarden Heritage Centre Smarden Charter Hall, Smarden. Open every Friday morning from 9.30 – 11.30. www.smardenheritagecentre.synthasite.com Smarden Short Mat Bowls Club We welcome new novice or experienced bowlers of all ages. We meet every Thurs. morning at 9.45am and occasionally on a weekday evening, in the Charter Hall Smarden. Contact Malcolm 01233 770572.
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The Roots Project Conservation Volunteers What we do: Regular practical conservation tasks and woodland craft workshops based in Longbeech Wood, Charing. Contact: Carrie Eeles (Activities Officer) Tel: 07920404546 Email: info@therootsproject.co.uk www.therootsprojectconservationvolunteers.org.uk
new experiences. We have a large number of interest groups including Bridge, Films, Italian, jazz, Stargazers, Lunches and Theatre Visits. Please see our website www.u3asites.org.uk/weald or contact Richard Sargent, tel: 01580764239, email: r.sargent@ btinternet.com
Weald of Kent Computer Club meets in the New Biddenden Village Hall. Annual membership costs £10 and covers free admission to all 10 meetings. Non members are £2 per visit.New members welcome. Enquiries to, secretarywkcc@yahoo.co.uk. Visit:www. wealdofkentcomputerclub.co.uk
Tai Chi for Health & Harmony, Smarden Charter Hall, welcomes newcomers, all ages & fitness levels. Fridays 10.30-11.45am. 1st class just £5 to try. Relaxing, friendly group. Info 01233 770423
East Kent Morris Men and Women: Do you like dancing, drinking, socialising, music, having fun? We are recruiting now for new members. This is a mixed side of women and men dancing together. Weekly Wednesday practices at Mountbatten Hall, Mersham from 8pm to 10pm; afterwards we practise drinking in the pub opposite, the Farrier’s Arms! We dance Cotswold style Morris; this is the handkerchief waving and stick clashing variety. No experience required. Why not give it a try? Find us on Facebook or call John on 01233 625 362 Weald U3A is a society for the dynamic over 50s with a thirst for knowledge, social activities and
Tenterden Camera Club - A chance for members and guests to meet socially and discuss photography, exchange ideas, tips and problems. We have an informal “Snap Chat” meeting at 7.30pm in the William Caxton on Tenterden High St on the first Monday of each month to discuss photographic issues. There is no charge and all are welcome just buy yourself a drink. We also meet fortnightly (2nd Thurs & 4th Wed) in the upstairs meeting room at the Zion Baptist Church Tenterden. Every month we have a project or theme for members to capture, complimented by the occasional local outings. Most months we have a speaker & at the end of the month (4th Wed) we have a social club evening. New members and guests welcome. Full details on our
website: www.TenterdenCameraClub.co.uk
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lack of interest in the world of today hard to take. “He seems stuck in a rut of his own making. There are moments when I look at him and think ‘why can’t I have the old Steve back?’”
My partner’s lost in the past Do you listen to Spotify while your partner still enjoys scratchy cassette recordings? Do you bristle each time he or she switches on the Yesterday channel, or counts out loose change instead of using a contactless card?
people as a member of a local rock choir.
Age affects people in different ways and if you’re a forwardlooking person who is willing to embrace change, it can be frustrating when your partner seems happier living in the past.
“In his younger days, Steve
If you can both laugh off your differences and set them aside, there’s no problem, but if your partner’s behaviour starts to affect your lifestyle as a couple, it could be a red flag for your relationship. Not going out Mary Adebusi-Jones, aged 58, used to work in the fashion industry and still likes to keep up to date with current trends. Now semi-retired, she enjoys spending time with younger
Although Mary’s husband Stephen is actually two years younger, she feels his behaviour and outlook is typical of someone much older.
Nostalgia can become a kind of safety blanket always wanted to hear the latest band, try different foods and travel to new places, but all that stopped when he reached the age of 45. These days he prefers to stay in, listening to the same music he played when he was young. He even moans when I suggest something different, like trying out a new recipe.” Mary admits she finds Steve’s
A victim of vintage? That’s a familiar story for Jamie Barber, who has lived with his partner Mimi for the past twenty-five years. “Mimi’s interest in Sixties nostalgia began when she started buying and selling vintage clothes and jewellery online, and for a while it turned into a bit of an obsession,” Jamie explains. But Jamie became concerned when Mimi gradually lost interest in her hobby and found nothing new to replace it. “These days she just watches reruns of 1960s films and TV shows on YouTube, while I prefer to get out of the house and see something new. Mimi often talks about her childhood as being a happy time, so perhaps that’s why she wants to escape into the past. I just wish I could persuade her to take more interest in the present.” The nature of nostalgia It’s difficult to watch a partner who was once positive, optimistic and adventurous lose those qualities as they age: clinging on to a familiar past instead of enjoying the present. For those people nostalgia becomes a kind of safety blanket: a protective space where they can hide from the stresses and strains of today’s fast-paced world. While it’s easy to accuse them of being ‘stuck in a
rut’, a psychiatrist may take a different view. If your partner is displaying symptoms such as low energy and general loss of pleasure in everyday life, it’s possible they are suffering from a condition called dysthymia. Also known as ‘Persistent Depressive Disorder’ and closely related to depression, this condition can last for years and, thanks to its undramatic symptoms, often goes undiagnosed. A person with dysthymia might suffer from low self-esteem, show little interest in daily activities and seem irritable and ‘down’ much of the time. Avoiding social activities, not getting minor tasks done and losing concentration are also signs of this condition. The good news is that it can be relieved by a combination of
talking therapy and medication. Learning to enjoy the present So what can you do if you suspect that your partner is suffering from low-level depression? Giving them an opportunity to talk to you freely about any concerns or worries may be all that’s needed to kick-start the change and help them enjoy life again. But if you genuinely believe that your partner’s mental health is at risk, you should encourage them to contact a GP. Alternatively you could find help at Age UK, which runs a free counselling service throughout the UK. Call Age UK’s helpline on 0800 678 1602 to locate a counsellor near you, or visit their website at ageuk. org.uk.
wise old adage “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift; that’s why they call it the present!” seems to have understood the importance of looking forward, rather than living in the past. While most people enjoy looking back at their past experiences, the trouble starts when reminiscence becomes a substitute for real life. If you can communicate that message to your partner, there’s a chance it could transform both your lives for the better. By Kate McLelland
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