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Velvet Underground by Pippa Greenwood
They may be known as ‘velvet coated gentlemen’, but believe me if you have a problem with moles in your garden, it is highly unlikely that you will be inclined to call them anything quite so polite! For years I thought people were over-reacting when moles appeared, but having now come across them in great numbers in my own garden, I too have started to have some rather unfriendly thoughts. So what can you do if all of a sudden your lawn becomes decorated with mounds of finely turned soil, or if plants in your beds and borders suddenly start to disappear beneath soil level as subsidence occurs within the flowerbed, or an entire row of vegetables is excavated from below? Moles can do a lot of damage to a lawn, largely because that fine soil acts as an excellent seedbed for weeds and is also inclined to make 4
the surface of the lawn rather slippery. If their runs go beneath your lawn or, worse still, beneath flowers in a flowerbed or vegetable plants in your vegetable plot or allotment, then because they tunnel quite close to or in amongst the plant roots, they can occasionally cause the plants to suffer from drought because the soil is no longer in contact with the roots. Often, when the tunnels collapse subsidence occurs, everything starts to topple inwards, and plants can literally fall over. Moles can sometimes be deterred by high-pitched sounds or vibrations. To this end you could try inserting children’s windmills over the mole infested areas, as the vibration that passes down these into the soil is often said to send moles scampering away. It is an inexpensive and relatively decorative solution AND I’ve seen gardens where it really
does seem to work. Similarly, you can try plunging glass bottles into the soil so that just the neck is protruding. As the wind whistles over the mouth of the bottle the noise and vibrations created may also discourage moles. Very smelly substances can work against moles. It is possible to buy mole smokes which seem to work, in the short term at least. These are rather like fireworks and are inserted into the run where the smoke they produce is unpleasant to the moles. Unfortunately, however, with these and indeed most other smelly deterrents, it is likely that once the smell has subsided the mole will return. Traps are available from some garden centres or online stores. In order for these to be effective you must set them carefully, and because the moles are very aware of human scent it is essential that you wear gloves when setting them up, so you never
The Garden actually touch the trap with your hands. The trap needs to be correctly set or else there is a risk that the mole could suffer a lot before it dies. Some gardeners find traps work well but I must admit I know many who have found that they don’t seem to do the job, as it is very difficult for a non-expert trap setter to get it right! Perhaps the most effective means of control is to hire in help by employing a mole catcher. Many of these specialists have worked with moles for many years and are adept at trapping them. Since they often charge only on the basis of moles caught, it need not be too expensive a process either. Moles do eventually decide to go elsewhere, and although this does not imply that your garden will then remain free of moles, if the problem has been very bad
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Do You Let Your Age Do The Talking? by Kate McLelland
The invitation arrived via social media: “A group of us are going to Glastonbury Festival for the day. Do you fancy coming along, too?” I had been to the festival twice in the early 1980s, watching sets by artists like Elvis Costello and the Style Council. I’d loved it all - the mud, the dodgy burgers from a van, the opportunity to bond with thousands of other young music fans, but now, at the age of 56, I just couldn’t see myself fitting in (even though I still have the same pair of wellies). Almost without thinking, I replied, saying that I would be busy on the day my friend had suggested. It was an instinctive reaction, but as I pressed ‘send’ and watched my reply appear online, I immediately regretted my decision. My husband and I have watched Glasto on TV many times in recent years and we’ve often remarked on the number of older people we see in the crowd. This reaction made me think
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about other times when I have refused to do something, or hesitated to take part in an event, because of my age. I realised that since turning 40 I have begun to censor everything I do, looking at life through an ‘age appropriate’ lens rather than thinking about what I really wanted. It was a sobering thought, but within ten minutes I had come up with a list of things I could do differently in future: Mum and Dad Dancing The jokes about “Dad dancing” have no doubt been responsible for millions of older men making an excuse to visit the loo as soon as the music starts playing at a family wedding. We’re all probably a little self-conscious when it comes to dancing, particularly if our kids are watching, but provided you’re not planning to moonwalk or point at the ceiling, Saturday Night Fever style, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t strut your stuff on the dance floor.
From now on, although I may not be the first on the dance floor, I certainly won’t be the last. Don’t be an ageconscious shopper Worries about not dressing appropriately for our age can hold us back when choosing what to wear. We opt for ‘safe’ styles that often have the effect of making us feel even older than we are. It may have been different in the Seventies and Eighties, but these days you’ll find a real cross-section of ages browsing through the clothing rails: what’s more shop assistants don’t seem to care that the person entering the fitting rooms isn’t a size 10, aged twenty-something. Short skirts, revealing tops, body-hugging clothing and huge heels will still be out for me, but I’m giving myself permission to drop into some of the more youthful stores I used to shun, just in case there’s something that catches my eye.
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Don’t disappear into the crowd A lot of my older friends complain about feeling invisible, and that’s because they’ve lost confidence. Their body language says “don’t look at me, I’m not worth your attention”, so it’s hardly surprising that people no longer notice them. A long, hard look in the mirror at home showed me that I was beginning to slouch - shoulders rounded, tummy sagging, head down – but when I lifted up my head and straightened my shoulders, I seemed more alert, more engaged with the world and – dare I say it – more youthful.
body flexible. As older people we have surely earned our place in society? That means we have every right to enjoy life and express ourselves without fear of an adverse reaction. The truth is that we are often the harshest judges of our own behaviour, setting limits and curtailing our ambitions to avoid the slightest risk of criticism. Teenagers are blissfully unconcerned about the views of their elders, and recently I’ve come to the conclusion that older people should take a leaf out of their book. I’ve decided that even if I live to be 100, nothing can stop me from living my life to the full.
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Home & Interiors Declutter for the New Year
What could be a better New Year’s resolution for your home than to eliminate mess, create space and generally have a good sort out? When the festive fun comes to an end, the presents are all opened and the Christmas pudding finally finished, it’s time to take a breath and assess just how much mess and clobber has built up in your home over the past year. If the answer is too much, then it’s time to declutter your stuff and sort your storage, so that your home will be messfree and super-stylish in time for 2017. First, grab some rubbish bags and a few boxes or baskets.
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Work methodically through each room (it’s boring, but necessary – try doing just half an hour a day for a couple of weeks) and sort out obvious rubbish, things that can go to a local charity shop, items that could be sold second-hand, anything that needs mending, little-used things that can be put away in the garage or loft, and genuinely great stuff that you want to keep. Try to get rid of as much as possible (let’s face it: we all have too much stuff ), only holding onto things that you really need and/or love. With what’s left, it’s now time to work out where it will go. Often, our most persistent clutter arises from the fact that we haven’t
By Katherine Sorrell designated spaces where things can easily be put, so stuff just ends up lying around. Label your storage if necessary, and make sure the whole family knows what’s meant to go where. You’ll already have created extra storage space by having such a good clear-out; if you still need more, look for all the areas where you could fit additional storage, whether built-in or free-standing: from backs of doors to under the stairs, tops of wardrobes to under the bed. Think racks, hooks and shelves as well as conventional cabinets and chests of drawers and, where possible, ensure they co-ordinate with existing furniture, enhancing your home’s style and even adding a soupcon of on-trend glamour. You may also wish to have a rethink about the location of some conventional storage spaces. If, for example, toys are always in the living room rather than in the children’s bedrooms, how about adding a toy storage unit somewhere handy, rather than having to tidy them away upstairs every day? There are a few rules of storage that might be helpful. Obvious, perhaps, but worth bearing in mind all the same. First, store like with like (it may take a while to go through the house and organise this, but it really is worth the effort for the ease of finding things later on). Never say: ‘I’ve got this box, what shall I put in it?’ Instead, match the
The Home size and shape of the container to what’s being kept inside (in other words, find small, lidded boxes for things like Lego and big squishy baskets for teddy bears). Store as much as possible near to where it’s most needed, but don’t store frequently used items below knee level or above shoulder height, especially if they’re heavy. Avoid storing things on surfaces such as tables or desks – they’re where you want to put things while you’re organising them, not keep them there afterwards. And allow yourself room to expand – but only within reason. If you have allowed extra space, and then filled it… it’s time to start all over again. Easy ways to banish clutter
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Steam the spinach for 1-2 minutes until just wilted. Place the lasagne sheets in a large shallow heatproof dish and cover with boiling water. Leave for 3-4 minutes to soften then lift out of the water and drain on kitchen paper. Mix together the ricotta and cottage cheeses in a bowl along with half the mozzarella cheese.
• 200g baby spinach leaves • 250g pack fresh egg lasagne sheets • 250g ricotta cheese • 300g cottage cheese
Spread a third of the squash mixture in the base of a square medium-sized ovenproof dish. Top with a layer of wilted spinach followed by a layer of the cheese mixture and a layer of lasagne sheets, cutting them to fit if necessary.
• 150g ready-grated mozzarella cheese • 25g pine nuts • Green salad, to serve
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Instead of the spinach you could use lightly fried slices of courgette or sliced beefsteak tomatoes.
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Repeat the layers two more times, finishing with lasagne sheets and a thin layer of the remaining cheese mixture. Scatter over the rest of the mozzarella cheese and the pine nuts, and drizzle over the rest of the olive oil. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese topping is golden and bubbling. Serve with green salad.
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Cake and Bake Raspberry & Vanilla Panna Cotta
These delightful creamy desserts make the perfect Valentine treat!
Ingredients: • 75g fresh raspberries, pureed
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2. When the jelly is set, use a small heart-shaped cookie cutter to stamp out 4 heart shapes and place each one in the base of a small heart shaped ramekin dish (each about 150ml capacity).
3. To make the panna cotta, place the cream, vanilla extract,
lemon rind and caster sugar in a pan and bring slowly to the boil. Remove from the heat.
4. Meanwhile, soak the gelatine leaves as in step 1. Remove
from the water and stir into the hot cream until completely dissolved. Leave to cool for 30 minutes. Remove the strips of lemon rind and divide the mixture between two bowls. Stir a few drops of pink food colouring into one bowl. Spoon the two mixtures into the ramekins, to give two with colouring and two without. Chill for 6 hours or overnight until set.
5. To serve, cut and trim the halved brownies to make four heart
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W h a t’s O n Smeeth W.I. will meet on Monday 13th February at the Brabourne and Smeeth Village Hall at 7.30 pm when we shall hear Pat Marshall’s remarkable story “Life with my Guide Dog, Chloe”. Chloe will accompany Pat to our meeting and it will be told how they were brought together to enable Pat to pursue a fulfilling lifestyle. A warm welcome awaits any lady visitor and for further information please do contact Joy Taylor on 01303 812165 or Margaret Garrett on 01303 813932 Spiritualist Meetings will be held every Saturday evening, at Highbury Hall, Highbury Lane, Tenterden, TN30 6LE. Starting at 6.30pm, the next meeting is on Saturday 4th February with David Rolland, entry is £4. Evening of Clairvoyance, all are welcomed. The Biddenden Horticultural Society meets on Wednesday 22nd February in the New Village Hall (7:15pm for 7:30pm start) when Mr. Chris Stewart will be giving a talk on ‘The Hop Vine and the Hop Pickers in Kent’. Members can also enter the first of our ‘Bulb competitions’. Fees for 2017 are Members £2, Non Members £3. Annual membership £5. New members always welcome. Contact Irene on 01580 291777 or Lesley on 01580 291931.
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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. Ashford Decorative & Fine Arts Society (part of NADFAS). A great way to expand your knowledge of the arts, with inspiring monthly lectures given by some of the countries top experts, together with days of special interest and arts visits. All lectures are in Aldington Village Hall, usually on the third Tuesday of each month, from September to June. Membership is open to all. See www.ashforddfas. org.uk Ashford Writers is a friendly group for writers of all experience and abilities. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month in The Queen’s Head, Kingsnorth at 7pm. Admission £1. Visit www. meetup.com/Ashford-Writers/ or email cathywhite@ outlook.com for more information. 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 East Kent Morris Men and Women: Do you like dancing, drinking, socialising, music, having fun? Then why not try Morris Dancing? We are recruiting now for new members. This is a mixed side of women and men dancing together. Weekly Wednesday dance practices start again on September 21st 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
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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 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
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. 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.
Hothfield Short Mat Bowls meet on Tuesday nights between 7pm and 9pm in Hothfield Village Hall. We are looking for new players to join our club, regardless of age or experience. If you are interested just turn up on the night or for further details contact Brian on 01233 610455 or Steve on 01233 329824. 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. St Mary Magdalene Church, Ruckinge Coffee Mornings every Saturday 10am - 11.30am. Cakes, plants, produce. 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 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 (the second Thursday and the fourth Wednesday each month) in the upstairs meeting room at the Zion Baptist Church, Bridewell Lane in Tenterden. Every month we have a fun project or theme for members to capture, complimented by the occasional local outings. Most months we have a speaker and at the end of the month (Fourth Wednesday) we have a social club evening where we look at the pictures and others with a cup of tea and biscuits. New members and guests very welcome. Full details on our web site: www.TenterdenCameraClub.co.uk 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.
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Eating Disorders Awareness Week - 27th February to 5th March
Eating disorders affect over 725,000 men and women in the UK and claim more lives than any other mental illness. A shocking one in five of those most seriously affected die prematurely, either from the physical consequences of their disorder or suicide. That’s why Eating Disorders Awareness Week, which runs from 27th February to 5th March, is so vital. It’s essential we are all aware of the dangers of eating disorders and realise that we are all susceptible to them. That means we need to know the facts – not just the stereotypes. Challenging the Stereotype: Who Suffers from Eating Disorders? The stereotype is a teenage girl obsessed with becoming thinner, either starving herself or alternately binge eating and vomiting. However, in reality there are several different eating disorders and while young women are more prone to them, they can affect people of any age, gender or ethnicity. What Causes Eating Disorders? Often a combination of genetic, psychological, environmental, social and biological factors seems responsible, although the latest research indicates biology has a bigger influence than previously believed. Identified
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‘risk factors’ are: • Suffering sexual or emotional abuse. • Experiencing criticism for weight, looks, body shape or eating habits. • Suffering bereavement. • Periods of intense stress (at home, school or work etc.). • Family history of addiction, depression or eating disorders. • Preoccupation with body shape. • External pressure to be thin from society or for a career/ hobby, e.g. dancing, sports, modelling. • Underlying traits/mental health issues such as anxiety, low selfesteem, perfectionism or an obsessive personality. • Relationship issues. Types of Eating Disorder Anorexia Nervosa Anorexia sufferers are preoccupied with keeping their weight as low as possible by excessive exercise and/or starving themselves. Around 1 in 250 women and 1 in 2,000 men will experience anorexia nervosa at some point. Although people usually develop the condition at around 16 or 17, it can occur as early as 7 years old. In younger children, it’s more prevalent in boys. Bulimia Bulimia sufferers alternate between binge eating and then purging (emptying their stomach by inducing vomiting or emptying their bowels by using laxatives). Bulimia is around two to three times more common than anorexia nervosa, and 90% of sufferers are female. It usually develops at around 18 or 19. Binge eating disorder (BED)
BED sufferers feel compelled to eat large amounts of food very rapidly. It affects both sexes equally and usually develops between the ages of 30 and 40. Because it’s difficult to define binge eating, it’s hard to assess sufferer numbers, but it’s estimated to affect around 5% of adults. Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS) Some people, particularly younger sufferers, may have some, but not all, of the symptoms of a specific eating disorder and will be given an EDNOS diagnosis. Diagnosing Eating Disorders Doctors and healthcare professionals use internationally agreed criteria to diagnose eating disorders, normally using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) or International Classification of Diseases (ICD). They will ask patients about their weight, selfimage and relationship with food. But how do you know when someone needs to be referred for diagnosis? Warning Signs Often, people with an eating disorder will be in denial or try to hide their symptoms, but watch for them: • Skipping meals or claiming they’ve already eaten, or plan to eat when they’re out. • Only eating tiny or very lowcalorie meals. • Believing they’re fat when they’re a healthy weight or underweight. • Repeatedly weighing themselves or studying
Health & Fitness themselves in the mirror. • Cooking large meals for others yet eating little themselves. • Refusing to eat in public or becoming stressed when they do. • Using ‘pro-anorexia’ websites. If you suspect you or someone else you know may be developing eating disorder, it’s important to get professional help immediately. Treatment of Eating Disorders Rapid treatment increases the chance of a full recovery and minimises the impact on the patient’s body, life, relationships, job or education. However, finding the right treatment can take some time. They may be suffering from more than one eating disorder, and symptoms may change while they’re recovering. A desire to overcome the condition and the support of those around them are vital.
Their physical health will be monitored while the underlying causes of their disorder are treated. This may involve: • Using self-help manuals and books, possibly under the guidance of a healthcare professional. • Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), aiming to change their thinking and in turn, their behaviour. • Interpersonal psychotherapy: a talking therapy that focuses on relationship issues. • Dietary counselling. • Psychodynamic therapy or cognitive analytic therapy (CAT), focusing on how their personality and life experiences influence their thoughts, relationships and behaviour. • Family therapy, focusing on how the eating disorder has affected them and their family. • Medication: often, antidepressants known as
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are used to treat bulimia or binge eating. For more information and support: Beat (Beat Eating Disorders) www.b-eat.co.uk/ For over-18s or those concerned about someone under 18: 0345 634 1414 help@b-eat.co.uk For under-18s: Youth Helpline 0345 634 7650 fyp@b-eat.co.uk
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Hobbies A Resoundingly Successful Hobby By Kate McLelland Sunday mornings just wouldn’t be the same without them. Weddings would feel less joyous, funerals less solemn. Bell-ringing is a tradition that has lasted for at least two thousand years, so it hardly seems possible that one day local community groups might stop coming together to ring out those powerful messages of joy, sadness and celebration. Unfortunately that day could be closer than you might imagine. A survey recently carried out by BBC local radio shows that bell-ringers across the country are finding it harder and harder to recruit new volunteers. Almost 75% of the bell-ringers questioned said that over the past ten years they have found it harder to find new recruits, particularly young people under the age of 21. There have even been calls to reclassify bellringing as a sport in order to gain access to funding, raise its profile and make it appear ‘cooler’ to a younger generation. Ironically this comes at a time when bell-ringing is more in demand than ever. Over sixty per cent of the BBC survey respondents said that requests for their services had increased over the past decade.
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How do I start? You don’t need to be super-fit, or have a lot of upper body strength, to be a bell-ringer. Ringing is the perfect way to enjoy gentle physical exercise and is suitable for people of all ages. The action of pulling on the rope not only gives your muscles a mild workout, it also improves agility, reaction time and coordination. There are 40,000 bell-ringers in the UK, many of them qualified to teach. You can find a group near you by going to www.bellringing. org and searching their database, or alternatively ask your local church if they run taster sessions. How do I learn? Novice bell-ringers are usually taught in several stages: during the first session they will learn to handle the bell (this is usually done on a one to one basis); in the second they will learn to ring with others. After this students learn about ‘change ringing’, where ringers are required to sound their bells in a particular order, building up from simple to more complex patterns of ringing. The tutorial period usually ends with a 45-minute session during which students demonstrate that they have mastered the techniques.
The benefits of bellringing Dickon Love, who is Tower Captain at the quaintly named church of St James Garlickhythe in London, describes bellringing as “the best of form of heavy metal … a big loud noise. It keeps you fit, there’s a competitive element as well, and it’s a very social thing to do - after each practice without fail you can find us down the local pub.” Many teams also organise monthly gatherings or plan outings to ring bells in different parts of the country, while some are even invited overseas to ring in churches as far away as Australia. If you r competition, you may relish taking part in contests such as the National Twelve-bell Striking Contest. So, if you’re up for some gentle exercise and brain-training, you enjoy socialising with other likeminded people and you want to protect an important part of Britain’s heritage, bell-ringing could be the hobby you’ve been looking for. Join up, and keep those bells sounding well into the future.
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We are a family run business that has been established for over 30 years we offer a range of electrical services to domestic, commercial, and industrial clients throughout Kent, South East London, East Sussex, and South Essex.
All our electricians are fully trained to the highest standard and with a fleet of 30+ vehicles we can quickly respond to any electrical emergency.
We focus on providing excellent customer service, and pride ourselves on our high standard of workmanship.
In addition to the traditional electrical services we offer, we have expanded into a range of services to help compliment any home; Central Vacuum Systems, Heating Solutions, and Various Ventilation Solutions.
We can transform your home inside and out!
Contact us today to arrange a no obligation free quotation!
New Builds & Refurbishments Rewires & Upgrades Electrical Maintenance 24/7 Emergency Callouts Testing and Inspections ‐(including landlord certificates) P.A.T. Testing ‐(Portable Appliance Testing) Smoke/ Heat/ CO2 Alarms Ventilation Solutions: ‐Single fans to MVHR Systems Storage Heaters ‐(We are Dimplex approved installers) Electric Underfloor Heating –(HeatMat approved installers) Central Vacuum Systems –(Electrolux Approved Installers) Working at Heights Energy Saving Solutions Bespoke Garden Lighting Solar Panels LED Lighting Cinema Rooms Sauna & Hot Tub Install s
Head Office: Terry Baker Electrical Contractor Ltd, 130a Godinton Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1LJ Number: 01233 665107 Email: info@tbelectrical.org.uk Web: www.terry‐baker.com 34
The Home
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Industrial • Commercial • Domestic New Installations • General Electrical Repairs Showers / Extractor Fans • Energy Saving Advice Emergency Lighting • Solar Panels Garden Electrics • Inspection & PAT Testing Full and Part Rewires • Central Vacuum System • Under Floor Heating
Call: 01233 665107
E: laureng@tbelectrical.org.uk
FREE Quotations!
Call: 07919 411 968 E: repairs@windowtec.org.uk
DOUBLE GLAZING
REPAIRS YOUR LOCAL
UPVC WINDOWS, DOORS & LOCK SPECIALISTS (Based in St Mary’s Bay)
Call Chris for a FREE Quote or Advice
07919 411 968 33 Multi-point Locks 33 Cylinders 33 Window Keys 33 Handles
DELAMERE PLUMBING & DESIGN
33 Hinges 33 Lock Changes 33 Security Upgrades 33 Forced Entries
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Les & Beth Fenton A Bespoke Design and Installation Service for Bath and Shower Rooms Other Domestic Plumbing and DIY Undertaken
Tel: 01233 732 807 Mobile: 07796 884 439 e: bethles.fenton2@btinternet.com
ESTIMATES ARE FREE AND NO CALL OUT CHARGE
Delamere, Hornash Lane, Shadoxhurst, Ashford Kent TN26 1HX
or 01303 873 533
CALL 07919 411 968
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Domestic and Commercial Electricians we’re here when you need us - 24/7! • Installations, Repairs & Maintenance • Solar PV System Design & Installation • Refurbishments • Conversions & Extensions • Three Phase Installations • Retail Installations • Agricultural & Farm Machinery
• Motors • Fans & Ventilation • Engineering & Lab Specialists • Periodic Testing & Reporting • PAT Testing • Extra Sockets & Lighting • CCTV
Call 01233 732881 or 07798 866803 01233 732881 or 07798 866803 www.kingsnorthelectrical.co.uk
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PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES BATHROOM SUITES BLOCKAGES & BURST PIPES TAPS BALL VALVES HOT & COLD TANKS INSTALLATIONS
REPAIRS PUMPS & RADIATORS SPECIALIST POWER FLUSHING & DE-SCALING SERVICE NO CALL OUT CHARGE FREE ESTIMATES OAP DISCOUNT ALL WORK GUARANTEED
NO JOB TOO SMALL Call Noel @ Dial-a-Plumber 36
01233 642233
The Home Jakeman & Jakeman Homecare Steve Jakeman
Handyman Painter & Decorator
• Local • Affordable • Reliable • NICEIC Approved
01233 625442 07910591393
From small domestic works to large commercial contracts undertaken. • New Installations • Re-wires • Emergency Lights • Fire Alarms • Testing • 24hr Emergency Call Out.
Jakeman-homecare@ntlworld.com
Call for a free quotation on 01233 822410
Interior & Exterior Decoration and Maintenance
219 Canterbury Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent TN24 9QH
TINA FRANCIS DOMESTIC ELECTRICIAN
New Installations Re-wires Additional or replacement Lights, sockets etc Mobile 07761
695101 Email – tinafrancis1@aol.com
Newchurch, Romney Marsh, TN29 0DH
Electrical Contractor
Plumbing & Heating Services
All plumbing work undertaken no job too small! Burst pipes, Blockages, Taps, Pumps, Radiators & Drainage work. Bathroom & Shower Installation
Call: Michael on 01233 733779 or 07515 651 717 No Call Out Charge. 24hr Service
Oil Heating & Oil Cookers R-OAK Services M. Oakley & O.Stanley - Oil-fired Specialists Breakdowns & Servicing • Boiler Installation • Power Flushing AGA, Rayburn, Alpha, Stanley, Worcester, Tel: 01233 770138 www.ohoc.co.uk Grant, Boulter, Potterton, Trianco and more...
HOMEFRESH CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Winter Special Offer 50% DISCOUNT
Also available SPECIALIST FABRIC TREATMENT STAINSHIELD - Protects against dirt and spills DEODORISING TREATMENT - leaves fabric smelling fresh ANTI ALLERGY TREATMENT - for asthma & allergy sufferers CONDITIONER - re-texturises your fabric
FREEPHONE 0800 6942024
Office Hours: 9am - 7pm (Saturday 10am - 1pm)
CARPETS (Average) Normal Rate SPECIAL RATE Single Room (12’ x 12’) £42 £21 Through Room (12’ x 18’) £56 £28 Hall, Stairs & Landing £56 £28 UPHOLSTERY 3 Piece Suite Leather 3 Piece Suite
£84 £146
£42 £73
CURTAINS Full Length £74 £37 Half Length £42 £21 NO HIDDEN EXTRAS - All prices inclusive of VAT 37
Useful Information Contact Mike Wharrad
Emergency 999 Police Neighbhd Team
Ashford & Tenterden 101 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 Out of Hours Doctor 0845 4349655 William Harvey Hospital 01233 633331
SE Kent Multiple Sclerosis Soc 07767 326138 e: mssoutheast@gmail.com South East Kent Polio Branch NSPCC: Tenterden & District 01293 651840 CPRE Kent 01233 714540
www.samaritans.org
0845 770 8090 0800 783 8866 0800 111 999 Details on tank
Doctors Surgery Hamstreet Surgery Parish Councils: Appledore: Bethersden: High Halden: Hothfield: Orlestone: Ruckinge: Shadoxhurst: Warehorne: Woodchurch: Ashford Borough Council www.ashford.gov.uk Ashford Gateway info@ashfordgateway.co.uk www.ashfordgateway.co.uk Tenterden Gateway Citizens Advice Bureau Veterinary Surgeons Vet - Montgomery Vets Ashford Volunteer Centre
www.eastkentstrokes.org
e: flamingo@btinternet.com.
Samaritans 116123 Electricity: Southern Electric EDF Energy Gas: Natural LPG
01233 623520
St. John Ambulance Brigade 01233 611 414 East Kent Strokes 01233 840448
01233 730190 (01233) 758298 (01233) 758298 07939 633 232 (01233) 733994 (01233) 628481 (01233) 758298 (01233) 733994 (01233) 758298 (01233) 733994 01233 331111 0845 8 247 247
01580 762558 01233 626185
Royal Mail Residential Customer Services 08457 740740 Bus Enquiries Arriva Bus Enquiries (Travel Line) 0871 200 22 33 (Customer Services) 08456 00 22 99 National Train Enquiries www.nationalrail.co.uk Village Halls Appledore Bethersden Bilsington Bromley Green Road Hamstreet Hamstreet Pavilion
Graham Woodcock
High Halden Hothfield Kenardington Ruckinge Shadoxhurst St. Michaels Stubbs Cross Warehorne Woodchurch Woodchurch Scout & Guide Community Centre
01233 758576 01233 820630 01233 720818 01233 733613 01233 732568 01233 732457 01233 733556 01233 860335 01233 610455 01233 733493 07922 627611 01233 733994 01580 763396 01233 623139 01233 733718 01233 860555 01233 861236
01303 813756 01233 665 535
Age UK Ashford 01233 668 765 www.ageuk.org/ashford ageukashford.org@gmail.com CARM www.carmromneymarsh.org.uk E: Carmromneymarsh@supanet.com Macmillan Cancer Support W: www.forget-me-nots.co.uk Royal British Legion 01233 620 167
Parkinson’s UK, Ashford Branch
High Pressure Jetting Service & Repair to Sewage treatment plants Soakaway Testing Cesspool Emptying Service
01233 840624
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Sit-in Private Care Service
Be it companionship or just someone to sit with a relative, our Private Care Service carers can come to your house and help. Visits can be for as little as one hour or as long as 15 hours. This help can form part of a tailored package of care that could help you stay in your own home for longer, rather than going into a care home before its really needed. We can assist those who need help due to frailty, disability or illness to live as independently as possible, with comfort and dignity, in their own home.
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