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Welcome to the village directory Hi everyone, Welcome to the December issue, this is my favourite time of the year, I love Christmas.

After a long year of magazine deadlines I can’t begin to tell you how much I look forward to being able to relax, enjoy the festive activities and catch up with family and friends, without giving work a second thought. It’s my idea of heaven. Add to that Christmas pud, mulled wine, chocolate and silly party games and I’m in my element!

This will be the last issue until the beginning of February 2013 as I don’t publish in January.

From then on the magazine will be published every other month, instead of monthly. I’m afraid you will need to wait a little longer for your Wit & Wisdom and crossword puzzles, that I know many of you look forward to. The reason for the change is that most businesses

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I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas, eat, drink and be merry, I’ll be ready with the hangover cures, local exercise classes and dieting options in the new year!

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A Very Vintage Christmas It’s mid December and your newly-bought Christmas tree is standing naked in the corner of your living room. So it’s to the loft, garage or shed to dig out that battered old box of decorations.

If your box is anything like mine, you’ll probably find a past-itsbest fairy with drooping wings, some purple and silver baubles from the Millennium and two crushed crackers from last year’s Christmas lunch (couldn’t bear to throw them away) tangled together with swathes of tinsel, garlands, non-functioning fairy lights and springs of plastic holly.

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Most of my hoard is cheap, garish and ultimately disposable. But there’s one very special part of the collection that I will never throw away. It’s a treasured set Those that survived were kept by the glassmakers’ wives, swirled of old-style, hand painted tree with silver nitrate and sold at local markets as magic talismans, decorations, made out of wafer offering protection and blessing during the holy season. thin glass.

In 1848 a picture of the young Queen Victoria’s Christmas tree, Vintage tree ornaments are an hung with decorations brought from her husband Prince Albert’s evocative sight for those of us native Germany, was published in the Illustrated London News. who were children in the 1950s This sparked a copycat craze throughout Europe and soon whole and 60s: each year when I unwrap families in the town of Lauscha were employed to mass-produce my collection it takes me back to decorations – the menfolk blowing the glass and the women and a time when Christmas seemed children painting and finishing the ornaments. truly magical and exciting.

Although I understand the Later that century, German immigrants brought the same reasons why hanging delicate passion for glass decorations to America. Thanks to entrepreneur glass baubles on the Christmas Frank Woolworth - who bought millions for his popular chain tree – within grabbing distance stores - what began as a cottage industry in Lauscha became an of little hands - is no longer a international phenomenon. good idea, it’s sad to think that such beautiful items are no By the mid-20th century new molding techniques had sped up mass production and reduced the cost of manufacture. In longer readily available. addition to the more conventional round and oval shapes, there The tradition of making glass were decorations shaped like musical instruments, stars, lanterns, tree decorations dates back mushrooms, snowflakes, snowy cottages and little figures of to 17th century Bohemia (the Santa Claus. My favourite ones were the exotic birds with silky modern day Czech Republic) fibre glass tails that clipped onto your tree and trembled like real and Germany. Today’s familiar birds every time the branches moved. ball shapes had their origins at a place called Lauscha in Germany, Nowadays most Christmas tree ornaments are made out of where legend has it they were plastic, but if you do happen to find a Lauschan treasure lurking first created when glass blowers at the bottom of your decorations box, take good care of it. competed to see who could blow Vintage tree ornaments are becoming highly collectable and you the largest sphere before the can find sets on Ebay and other online auction sites for between £15 and £30. molten glass popped.

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Seasonal Delights These delightful mini fruit and nut topped cakes are perfect for giving as a festive foodie present. Simply wrap in clear cellophane and tie with gold ribbon or place in small gift boxes.

Preheat the oven to 150C/300F/gas 2.

Grease and line the base and sides of a 20cm square cake tin with a double thickness of greased, greaseproof paper.

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Place the butter and sugar in a large bowl and cream together until pale and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs.

Sift together the flour and spices then fold into the creamed mixture.

Fold in the lemon zest, dried fruit, glace cherries and nuts and mix thoroughly.

Spoon the mixture into the prepared cake tin and smooth the surface. Use the back of a metal spoon to make a slight dip in the centre (this will help to give an even rise). Bake in the preheated oven for 3¼ - 3 ½ hours or until firm to the touch and a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin.

When the cake is completely cold, use a sharp knife to cut it into 9 smaller square cakes. Brush the sides of each cake with a little apricot jam.

Divide the marzipan into 9 pieces.

Dust a surface lightly with icing sugar and roll each piece out to a strip long enough to go around each cake. Wrap the strips around the cakes pinching the ends together to seal. Top each cake with a selection of cherries, nuts and apricots. Tie a ribbon around each cake if liked.

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Christmas Goes Crackers If you’re fed up with your Uncle Jack’s unfunny one-liners this Christmas, why not retreat to a quiet corner and find a bit of comic relief away from the relatives. From classic cats to depressed rabbits, we have enough Christmas cheer to keep you laughing well into the New Year.

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The Far Side Gallery 1

By Gary Larson If there’s any doubt that Gary Larson is some kind of comic genius, it was dispelled when they built a museum in San Francisco and filled it with his cartoons.

Seeing the world through Larson’s eyes is viewing it through a pair of Dame Edna-style glasses.

He finds the funny in the ordinary and I guarantee you’ll never look at cows and chickens in quite the same way again. The Far Side books can be passed from grandparents to parents to children and all will be equally tickled by Larson’s humour.

Simon’s Cat Vs. The World!

Simon Tofield Not since Garfield has a cartoon cat so captured the nation’s heart.

Simon’s cat spends his days terrorising and tormenting his long-suffering owner but this time, it’s the puss that’s under threat. With a new kitten on the scene, Simon’s Cat is facing a power-struggle of a magnitude he’s never known before.

Forget fighting dead flies…this time it’s war. Life-long cat fan Tofield has had years of feline experience, and it shows. The new cartoons are full of pure moggy magic.

The Best of “Punch” Cartoons.

Helen Walasek, Prion Books Limited ‘Punch’ magazine may have closed its doors in 2002 but its legendary status lives on. This is the biggest collection of Punch cartoons ever and it’s one to be savoured. It’s essential reading for all fans of humour and satire, with no holds barred and nowhere safe to hide.

The selection was made

by Helen Walasek of the Punch Cartoon Library and it’s definitely to be treasured. With 600 of the best to flick through, you’d better avoid doing it in one sitting, or you might end up Punch drunk.

The Best of Matt 2012 Matthew Pritchett Looking back over the last twelve months, you would expect

cartoons on the Olympics, the Diamond Jubilee, the recession and everything else in-between. This multi award-winning cartoonist captures the spirit of the nation in his own inimitable way.

It’s a subtle mixture of wit and satire that will have you chuckling into your pudding. His almost haphazard drawing style is quirky and suggestive, making you feel like he’s capturing British life on the fly. A brilliant way to look back over the year.

The Book of Bunny Suicides. Andy Riley Poor bunny. Here we are, taking pleasure in his impending pain.

It sounds terribly fiendish and it’s definitely not for Peter Rabbit fans but Riley’s cartoons somehow manage to maintain a touch of innocence in the macabre. The premise is simple and yet Bunny’s plans to end his days become more and more elaborate and ingenious as the book goes on. It brings new meaning to the phrase ‘not a happy bunny’. I

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Garfield Going for Gold Jim Davis Timed to coincide with London 2012, this special edition is one of the classic sports strips. He may have been around since the 70s but Davis’ furry anti-hero hasn’t grown out of taunting his owner with violence towards his canine counterpart, Odie and of laziness, gluttony, sarcasm and a hatred of Mondays. You gotta love a cat like that.

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Events December

of the month, (except Aug and Dec), most meetings involve a guest speaker and time for discussion and research.

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New Romney Bowls Club Short Mat Bowling is

Are looking for another 16 players and nonplayers 55 and over to join us (Chris & Barbara Tarrant) for a one hour session set aside at the Marsh Academy Sports hall from 10am-11am on Sunday Mornings. These sessions will be of a light hearted nature not meant to be taken too seriously and for those who will enjoy intermix team play. At the same time trying to keep fit.

At only £2 per person, Rackets if required can be hired along with Shuttlecocks, from the Academy Leisure Centre. For those who wish to take advantage of private Badminton coaching then please contact The Marsh Academy Leisure Centre for details.

Should contacts who wish to join the session be of a greater number than expected then Marsh Academy will allocate another time slot either on the Saturday or later in the day of that Sunday.

But it will be a first come first serve basis. Making a 20 strong one hour group. So to register your interest contact either Chris or Barbara on 01797 364139 or The Marsh Academy Leisure Centre 01797 369200 giving your name or names along with your D.O.B & telephone number for contact.

Don’t Know What To Buy For Christmas Presents? Come To The NEW ROMNEY BOWLS CLUB CHRISTMAS FAIR. You’ll find our traditional

Saturday, December 1st.

Bathroom Bonanza items along with homemade cakes, tombola, produce, gigantic raffle and much more. Doors open 9.00am. Entry 20p. See you at NRBC, Sussex Road. Don’t miss it!

Clubs & Societies Ivychurch Croquet Club meets on Mondays and Wednesdays at 1.00 p.m.during the months April to October. We are a small but friendly group playing social as well as League Croquet. Our lawns are on Milbank Farm near Ivychurch, on the Marsh. No experience is necessary, just a desire to play and a “GSOH”. For more details please phone Vera Phipps on 01797344670

Walk and Talk Would you like to get more active in the company of others? Then meet David at the Romney Marsh Day Centre, Rolfe Lane, New Romney at 10am for a 1 hour walk every Tuesday.

More info at www.doverdistrictvolunteering.org. uk/healthwalks

The New Romney History Society meets at the Old School in New Romney, fourth Monday

now available through to March 2013. Great way to start bowling and a friendly welcome awaits. Phone Ann on 01797 364753

Dymchurch Active Retirement Association (Synara) We have now moved premises, we will be meeting at St Mary’s Bay Village Hall on 7th November and then on the 28th November with no meeting in December. The January meeting is on the second Wednesday and will revert back to the first wednesday in february. Meet first Tuesday of every month at the Bowery Hall Dymchurch Contact Kay Walker (Secretary) 01303 873542.

St. Mary’s Bay Camera Club Meet on Wednesday evenings at: Committee Room, St. Mary’s Bay Village Hall. Contact 01303 873984.Yearly subscription £30 plus 50p per meeting attended to help with hall hire costs and tea with biscuits.

St Marys Bay Short Mat Bowls Club Plays At The Village Hall Jefferstone Lane Sundays Morning 10:30/13:00 Tuesdays Afternoon 2:00/5:00 Wednesday Evening 7:30/10:30.

Tai Chi For Health St Mary’s Bay Village Hall 13:00 – 13:45 cost £4.50 M: 07587 167756 www.taichiforyou.co.uk

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MUSIC AND DANCING COMMENCING AT 8.30pm (John and Angie commence their programme at 9.00pm)

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Surviving Christmas

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up to ears and hear the irritability in people’s voices. Does it really have to be like this? I have a good friend who has to be the most organised person I know. Her Christmas shopping is well on the way by the summer, she buys little bits and pieces a she sees them and finds a secret place to store them. I think this a lesson learnt from over 25 years of her being a mother with a large surrounding family. There is so much we can learn from those around us, look at those who seem to do it ‘just right’ and find out what their secret is. I can almost guarantee it is just down to good planning.

Christmas should be a time of relaxation, good company, exchange of wonderful gifts and eating delicious festive treats. But for many of us it is a time of exhaustion and irritability as we put Every year I have found December to be one of high expectations on ourselves to make these my busiest working months. My regular patients two (yes, only two!) days of the year perfect! find that with such a busy time looming it is more As well as our usual daily tasks we attend important than ever to look after themselves; to parties, buy more gifts than needed, we buy prevent the inevitable common cold, the one way too much food only to find that it feels that always seems to begin Christmas morning like a normal family Sunday lunch with far or the stress induced back ache or headache that lasts the whole of the month. They come to more stress. unwind and take some time out for themselves.

As a holistic therapist I find December an With a little planning, most of them get through interesting month for people watching. As I December unscathed. sit having a coffee in my local shopping centre I can see tension on faces, shoulders hunched Remember; plan well, delegate and take care of yourself. Christmas is supposed to be fun!

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wit & wisdom A Little Poem For You It tells me when to stop and start And when to use the brake And tells me that it’s never ever Safe to overtake I have a little Satnav It sits there in my car A Satnav is a driver’s friend It tells you where you are

It tells me when a light is red And when it goes to green It seems to know instinctively Just when to intervene

I have a little Satnav I’ve had it all my life It’s better than the normal ones My Satnav is my wife

It lists the vehicles just in front And all those to the rear And taking this into account It specifies my gear.

It gives me full instructions Especially how to drive “It’s thirty miles an hour”, it says “You’re doing thirty five”

I’m sure no other driver Has so helpful a device For when we leave and lock the car It still gives its advice

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It fills me up with counselling Each journey’s pretty fraught So why don’t I exchange it And get a quieter sort?

Ah well, you see, it cleans the house, Makes sure I’m properly fed, It washes all my shirts and things And - keeps me warm in bed!

Despite all these advantages And my tendency to scoff, I do wish that once in a while I could turn it off.

Railway Complaint The following is an actual exchange of correspondence between a customer and the Irish Railway Company.

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Gentlemen, I have been riding your trains daily for the last two years, and the service on your line seems to be getting worse every day. I am tired of standing in the aisle all the time on a 14-mile trip. I think the transportation system is worse than that enjoyed by people 2,000 years ago.

Yours truly, Patrick Finnegan

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Dear Mr. Finnegan, We received your letter with reference to the shortcomings of our service and believe you are somewhat confused in your history. The only mode of transportation 2,000 years ago was by foot.

Sincerely, Irish Railway Company Gentlemen, I am in receipt of your letter, and I think you are the ones who are confused in your history. If you will refer to the Bible and the Book of David, 9th Chapter, you will find that Balaam rode to town on his ass.

That.... Gentlemen, is something I have not been able to do on your train in the last two years!

Yours truly, Patrick Finnegan.

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