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Welcome Hi everyone, welcome to the first edition of 2018, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas.

December is always my opportunity to slow down, catch up on everything home related and thoroughly recharge my batteries. As much as I love, and need, my December break it’s so tough getting my brain back into gear on the return to work, especially when there’s a print deadline to meet just two weeks into the new year. It’s frightening how much a significant break can affect brain function, on the 2nd of January I sat at my desk, stared at the magazine on my screen and thought “Now how do I do this?”! The magazine will be 13 years old this year so you would think the mechanics of creating it were part of my being. Mind you, the opposite is also true, in the early days I experienced the effect of not taking a break and that’s far worse.

Another thing I need to get back into gear with is my exercise. Christmas really piles on the pounds, but it’s the fitness aspect that concerns me most. I have a significant birthday in August and I aim to hit it fitter and leaner than I’ve been for many years. Wish me luck!

February is the month of Romance with Valentine’s Day on the horizon but Mother’s Day is early this year, on the 11th March. Don’t be caught out, you know what they say about a Mother’s scorn!

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by Pippa Greenwood At this time of year the weather is often perfect for pruning and cutting back woody plants, and there’s a good chance that there are many pruning jobs that have built up over the last year and could benefit from your attention now - so take advantage of the fact that deciduous trees, shrubs, hedges and climbers are now devoid of leaves and get stuck in.

Here’s how to make sure your pruning will really benefit your plants: • If you have a relatively small expanse of hedge or are looking to roughly reshape a shrub, a good, sharp pair of shears should do the job. Make sure they are well-oiled so that the blades move smoothly and then angle the blades to make a level trimmed surface. When you are cutting along the top of a hedge you may want to use a guide line so that you make a neat and level surface - a taut string will do. For large hedges consider using a powered hedge cutter or hedge trimmer, but make sure you are happy with the weight

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• When the pruning of shrubs and trees includes the removal of stems at various heights and of varying thicknesses, it is worth using some ‘loppers’.

These are available in various handle lengths, while some even have telescopic handles so that you can reach up higher without having to use a ladder or platform. They are much better at cutting through relatively thick stems than shears or secateurs and yet also allow for accurate positioning of the cut. If you are having to cut back branches above your head it is worth wearing some protective headgear, as well as goggles to protect your eyes from falling debris.

• Everybody with even just a single shrub in their garden needs a pair of secateurs and the better the quality, the better the job you can do.

Secateurs can be used for the most precise pruning of smaller woody stems. Provided they are good and sharp, you

can make a perfectly clean and accurate cut. Always cut to an outward-facing bud (so that the new growth produced from that bud grows outwards). Secateurs are good for removing dead and dying stems as well as for formative pruning (where you are helping to ensure the plant grows in the direction you want it to), and for pruning to encourage flowering. If you are pruning out dead and dying material, bin it or burn it in case it carries infection.

• When it comes to pruning out or tidying up larger branches on trees and shrubs then a proper pruning saw is what you need. If you choose one with one or (better still) two lines of teeth you can produce a very accurate and clean cut with relatively little effort. If you have fruit trees to prune then this is the perfect tool for the job. Use a sawing action for best results and again, if cutting above your head, wear protective headgear and goggles to protect your eyes.

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The Garden Make the pruning cut a few millimetres from the main stem to which the branch you are removing is joined. A cut like this will heal over much more quickly and the wound will be smaller and less prone to fungal rotting.

• Before you get carried away, check the best pruning time for the plants you have in mind.

Most hedges and many shrubs can be cut back now, but if you are after a good display of flowers make sure that you prune at the correct time or else you may end up pruning out the plant’s potential.

• Some trees - mainly those in the Prunus family such as cherries, plums, apricots, damsons, peaches and nectarines - are very prone to a potentially fatal fungal infection known as ‘silver

leaf’. This is less likely to cause problems if these trees are pruned in the summer months, so don’t prune them now unless there is no alternative and you are sure you are prepared to take the risk.

• Always make sure that pruning tools are really sharp. If they are in the slightest bit blunt then the job will not only take a lot more effort from you, but may also end up with the plant being damaged, as the cut made will be jagged or stems may be crushed.

• Create sloping cuts whenever you can so that rain and moisture runs off and does not accumulate (wetness encourages wood rotting), and cut close to but not on top of a bud as this will allow new growth without dieback. When you are using shears or large-

scale trimmers you cannot do this, so always use secateurs, loppers or a saw.

• Stand back from time to time when you are pruning and see what the overall appearance of the plant is like, and just where you are best off removing the next bit - if you are close up it is harder to see how your pruning is affecting the overall shape of the plant.

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Shutters offer you a great deal of flexibility, for instance you can have different slat sizes, different colours and different panel designs.

You also have more control over how much light enters the room. With blinds, there's relatively little light control flexibility.

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Which styles would suit which types of windows?

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The excitement of moving home Moving home can be one of the most stressful times of your life, but it can also be an exciting and positive time. The conveyancing process is full of uncertainty. Your transaction may be linked to numerous other transactions over which you have no control and this can be stressful, but knowing what you can and cannot control in this process can help.

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2. You have the right to choose your solicitor Your estate agent may recommend that you use one of their panel solicitors or conveyancers, but you have the right to choose your own solicitor. You are not under any obligation to use the panel solicitor.

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Fe b r u a r y 5th Woodchurch Local History Society meets on the first Monday of the month at Woodchurch Memorial Hall, 7:30pm. Our first speaker of the year (Alex Ferris) will give a presentation entitled ‘Plague Doctor of the Weald’ on Monday March 5th. Why not come and give us a try? New members are very welcome indeed, paying £10 annual membership.

Visitors pay £2 at the door. Please ring Geoff, 01233 860393 for more information.

9th Woodchurch Film Society will be showing Manchester By The Sea. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm screening. Tickets: £4 (members), £5 (non-members).

All available at the door. Venue: The Memorial Hall, The Green, Woodchurch TN26 3PF. Refreshments: hot & cold drinks plus our usual delicious home-made cakes for sale during the interval.

10th Spiritualist Meetings held every Saturday evening, at Highbury Hall. Highbury Lane. Tenterden.

TN30 6LE. Doors open at 6pm ready for 6.30pm start.

Refreshments afterwards. All are welcomed. February 10th - Iain Mason £4. February 17th - Stephen Morrell. February 24th - Philip Holden from London, £4. PS. We also have a page on facebook, Tenterden Spiritualist Centre.

15th Iden Village Hall Bingo, held every once a fortnight. Doors opening at 2pm ready for eyes down at 2.30pm.

20th Ashford Flower Club is holding its Annual General Meeting at Furley Hall, Maidstone Road, Ashford TN24 8TX. The formal part of the evening will be followed by a short floral demonstration by Trudie Easton. The meeting starts at 7.30pm (doors open 7.00pm). Anyone interested in joining the Club is very welcome to attend.

21st The Weald of Kent Computer Club will meet in Biddenden New Village Hall at 7.30 pm.

This evening Phil Birch, of Highway Learning and Support, will be giving a talk on “Security and your computer.”. Annual membership is £10.00. Nonmembers are welcome at £2 a visit. Full details: http:// www.wealdofkentcomputerclub.co.uk/. Enquiries: secretarywkcc@yahoo.co.uk 23rd Brabourne & Smeeth Gardeners’ Society will meet 7.00 for 7.30pm in the village hall when our speaker with be Ian Rickards of Kent Wildlife Trust who will be giving a presentation on “The Wildlife of Hothfield Heathlands”. Those who came on our escorted tour last year will know how interesting this area of Kent is, we are planning another trip on Wednesday 9th May. For further enquiries please

What’s On

contact Wendy Sanders on 01303 813 451 or email brabournewendy@gmail.com. Visitors will always be made welcome.

28th The Biddenden Horticultural Society meets in the New Village Hall. Mrs Elizabeth Hall is going to start the year with a talk entitled “Dragons: Animal, Vegetable and Miscellaneous”. If you would like our events calendar for 2018 contact Irene Orsborne on 01580 291777 or Lesley Lidgett on 01580 291931 or visit the website www. biddendenhorticulturalsociety.co.uk. Our usual fees for Village Hall meetings are Members £2, Non Members £3. Annual membership £5. New members always welcome.

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17th The first event of the High Halden Horticultural Society ‘s year is a quiz night in the Memorial Hall at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Entry is £3, there will be a great raffle, bring your own refreshments. Contact 850579 to reserve a table

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30th Lydd Airport Art Exhibition. Easter Weekend 12.00 - 5.00 Sat & Sun, 31st March & 1st April 10.00 - 5.00, Mon 2nd April 10.00 - 4.00.

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Heat the oil in a large deep frying pan and fry the chorizo sausage for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the onion, garlic and celery to the pan and fry gently for 8-10 minutes, stirring, until softened.

Stir in the rice and saffron strands and cook for 1 minute, then pour in the stock. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes, until the rice is almost tender and nearly all the liquid has been absorbed, stirring frequently.

Add the chorizo and prawns to the pan and cook for a further 5-6 minutes, until the prawns are cooked through and pink.

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Makes 8 - Ready in 30 minutes plus standing time Ingredients: • 100g plain flour • Pinch of salt • 1 large egg • 300ml milk (or milk and water mixed) • Sunflower oil or unsalted butter, for frying 1. Sift the flour into a large bowl, add the salt and make a well in the centre. Add the egg and beat with a balloon whisk, gradually drawing in some of the flour.

2. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking all the time and drawing in the rest of the flour, until you have a smooth batter which is about the consistency of single cream.

3. Stand the batter for about 30 minutes to allow the starch grains in the flour to soften and expand –this will give a lighter pancake.

If the batter has thickened slightly then just whisk in a splash of milk.

4. Heat a little sunflower oil or a knob of butter in a non-stick shallow frying pan (about 20cm diameter)until almost smoking then quickly ladle in enough of the batter to thinly cover the base of the pan, swirling the pan to give an even layer.

5. Cook for 1-2 minutes until small air bubbles appear in the pancake then flip it over and cook for a further minute until golden. Repeat with the rest of the mixture, serving the pancakes as they are cooked or interleaving with baking paper and keeping warm in a low oven.

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SWEET Choc ‘n’ nuts – spread warmed pancakes with chocolate and hazelnut spread then fold into quarters. Drizzle with warmed chocolate sauce and serve with toasted hazelnuts.

Orange cream – heat 4tbsp thin-shred marmalade with 150ml orange juice in a frying pan and simmer for a few minutes until syrupy. Fold the pancakes and add to the pan, turning to coat in the syrup. Serve topped with whipped cream or crème fraiche.

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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.

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

Ashford Astronomical Society meets at Woodchurch

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

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 by emailing secretary@ ashfordastro.org.uk.

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 Sept 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 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, 7.30-9.30pm, for ten weeks each term. For further information and/or to express interest, contact Sue 01233 820585.

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!

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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 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;

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Friendly Pop In Centre, Woodchurch, For The Over 60’S. Lower Road Woodchurch TN26 3SQ. Next door to Woodchurch Community Centre.Every Wednesday afternoon 2 to 4pm. Relax with friends. Also play, crazy golf, table tennis, air hockey,bowls or just have a good chat. Hairdresser every 3rd Wednesday. Tea, coffee, & cakes inside or on the lawn. You are very welcome. Tel Richard 07798566849

Hamstreet Baby & Toddler Group meet every Wednesday (term time only) in the Victory Hall from 9.30-11.30pm Call Hannah 01233 733863 for more.

Hamstreet Craft Workshop, Victory Hall, Hamstreet These are intended to be on the 1st Thursday of every month. Knitting, crochet, sewing, furniture painting

Hamstreet Luncheon Club Alternate Wednesdays in

the Dukes Head, Hamstreet at noon. If you wish to join the club phone Jennie on 01233 732766, Alison 733514 or Rosemary 732644.

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.

Hamstreet Victory Hall, Craft Classes are held on the 1st Thursday of the month between 2pm& 4pm.

We paint furniture, crochet, knit, sew etc, and enjoy a chat and a cuppa. We are a friendly group and you will be made very welcome. Contact Ann on 07989 586575 for more information.

Flower Arranging classes are held on the 3rd

Thursday of the month between 2pm & 4pm. If you enjoy flowers and would like to join our friendly group you will be made very welcome. Contact Angela on 01233 732833 or Ann on 07989 586575 for more information.

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

High Halden Short Mat Bowls Club 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 more.

High Halden Young at Heart Club meets 1st Wed each month in The Memorial Hall at 2pm. Please contact George Burford 01233 850427.

High Halden Horticultural Society The society runs a variety of events thoughout the year including spring, summer and autumn shows, quiz, speakers and outings. New members welcome, please contact 01233 850127 for more information.

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

Clubs & Societies

enjoy trips & meals out. If you would like to get to know us, please call the secretary on 01233 732212.

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, first Monday of the month to discuss photographic issues. There is no charge and all are welcome. We also meet fortnightly (2nd Thurs and 4th Wed each month) in the upstairs meeting room at the Zion Baptist Church, Bridewell Lane, 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 (4th 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

Warehorne Folk Dance Club - Traditional English/

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

Tai Chi For Health Monday Appledore Village Hall.

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POSITIVE CHANGE INSPIRES NEW WORKSHOPS Yvonne Fernando, NLP Master Practitioner & Life Coach, is delighted to announce a new programme of inspiring workshops for positive change, to enrich lives, build confidence and improve health & wellbeing. It recognises the distinct ways different people are inspired, the affect of different environments and how all of this works together.

Yvonne has created an interesting, engaging and valuable selection of workshops, which include collaborations with other Kent-based specialists.

Positive change is at the heart of Yvonne's work.

In recent years, her workshops have grown in popularity and Yvonne recognised that people with similar interests were keen to learn and develop together. The group dynamics have always been strong, fun and supportive while the experience of doing something together has been positive, leading to transformation. This informs her expansive new schedule of workshops for 2018, which are all designed to inspire positive change.

Yvonne's workshops include a combination of personal selections and collaborations. One such joint-venture is with the founders of Blooming Green, an enchanting organic flower plot in Linton, nr Maidstone. These, include Awaken your Creative Spirit, A Mindful Evening at the Flower Plot and Lessons from Nature. Relaxing and inspiring in a special ambience.

Creative Journaling, one of Yvonne's own series of workshops, is a great way for people to get to know themselves better, express feelings and find direction. This year sees a new 'Introduction to Creative Journaling' as well as two speciallythemed sessions (Dare to Dream & Wonderful You) and Hello Summer - a chance for people to review the year and set themselves up for the summer ahead.

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Djembe Drumming – Healing Power Stalisfield | Weds 14 Mar | 7pm - 9.30pm | £35 Introduction to Creative Journaling Charing | Sun 18 Mar | 1pm - 4.30pm | £80 Yvonne Fernando NLP Master Practitioner & Life Coach

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different aspect of health and how NLP can help. The thought-provoking themes for these workshops include: Overcome Stress & Anxiety, The Power of Positive Thought and When I Love Myself Enough ...

Breathe Better is a workshop with Antonia Boyle, NLP Master Practitioner & Yoga Therapist from Westerham, which introduces the essence of how something so simple can be so transformational, while Djembe Drumming (Healing Power and Let Go & Play), with Richard Latham of Rich Rhythms from Margate, reveals how mind, body and soul can be healed through the power of the drum.

Some of the best things in life are free, and this is true of Walking the Dog! - a special treat for clients, family, friends and newsletter subscribers, which takes place in the magical surroundings of Perry Wood a beautiful ancient woodland, where dogs and people can enjoy the simple things.

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General Painter & Decorator & Handyman - Internal & External Competitive Rates Free Quotations Trustworthy & Reliable - Public Liability Insured No job too big or too small

Call: Lee Brooker 01797 690025 M: 07990 575858 E: leebrooker11@gmail.com

Derek Hales

MASTER TILER

Specialist in all Forms of Wall and Floor Tiling

D. KENWARD & SONS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

DOMESTIC - INDUSTRIAL - COMMERCIAL - AGRICULTURAL Free Estimates - Established Tenterden 1970 - Family Run Business Rewires • Fault Finding • Test & Inspection Extra Sockets/Lights • Maintenance • Extensions DBS enhanced certificate for schools Approved Electrical Contractor for over 25years Call Andrew: 07786 342454 or Dave: 07880 680046 e: dkenward@btconnect.com Jakeman & Jakeman Homecare Steve Jakeman

Handyman Painter & Decorator Interior & Exterior Decoration and Maintenance

Clean, friendly and reliable For your free quotation call Derek

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07905 700 142 Mersham Based

01233 625442 07910591393

219 Canterbury Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent TN24 9QH

Jakeman-homecare@ntlworld.com

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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1.5 tonne (2.4 mtr digging depth) 1.7 tonne (2.5 mtr digging depth) .8 tonne mini digger (2017 models)

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We are also able to supply larger diggers and dumpers, all with retractable tracks.

Please call for a price on our mobile first or visit facebook.com/parterandsonbuildersltd

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DELAMERE PLUMBING & DESIGN 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 Delamere, Hornash Lane, Shadoxhurst, Ashford Kent TN26 1HX

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

TDJ

Electrical

www.tdjelectrical.co.uk Tim Jakeman Professional Electrical Services M: 07745 829922 E: tdjelectrical@outlook.com

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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

Plumbing Masters No Callout Charge Free Esitmates

No Callout Charge • Free Estimates 24 hour Emergency Service 24 hour Emergency Service All Work Guaranteed No Job Too Small

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Bathroom Suites • Taps • Ball Valves Hot & Cold Tanks • Blockages & Burst Pipes

Oil Heating & Oil Cookers Heating

Installations • Repairs • Pumps & Radiators R-OAK Services Specialist Powerflushing and M. Oakley & O.Stanley - Oil-fired Specialists De-Scaling Service

Breakdowns & Servicing • Boiler Installation • Power Flushing

Telephone: 01303 812148

AGA, Rayburn, Alpha, Stanley, Worcester, Tel: 01233 Mobile: 770138 07738907717 www.ohoc.co.uk Grant, Boulter, Potterton, Trianco and more... www.plumbing-masters.co.uk

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

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Call Noel @ Dial-a-Plumber

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07711 666 656 / 01233 642233

The Home

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 JMP Electrical are a friendly and reliable family run business offering All Domestic & Commercial Electrical Works Whether you need a light replacing or a complete rewire, we are here to help.

All work undertaken.

Please call James for a FREE quotation

T: 01233 626081 M: 07976 616756 E: james@jmpelectrical.com W: www.jmpelectrical.com

Easy Access Bathrooms Safe, sound and stylish

Walk-in showers • Walk-in baths • Wetrooms Beautiful bathroom & shower conversions

Family run business with over 15 years of Knowledge & experience Zero VAT on Mobility bathrooms

To find out how we can help you call:

01233 210808

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Important Information Emergency 999 Police Neighbhd Team Ashford & Tenterden

Crimestoppers

Out of Hours Doctor William Harvey Hospital

101 0800 555 111

0845 4349655 01233 633331

Samaritans 116123 www.samaritans.org

Electricity:

Southern Electric

EDF Energy Gas:

Natural LPG

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

Age UK Ashford

0845 770 8090 0800 783 8866 0800 111 999 Details on tank

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 01303 813756 01233 665 535

Parkinson’s UK, Ashford Branch Contact Mike Wharrad

01233 623520

St. John Ambulance Brigade 01233 611 414 East Kent Strokes 01233 840448 www.eastkentstrokes.org

SE Kent Multiple Sclerosis Soc 07767 326138 e: mssoutheast@gmail.com South East Kent Polio Branch e: flamingo@btinternet.com.

NSPCC: Tenterden & District 01293 651840 CPRE Kent 01233 714540 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 758097 01233 820630 01233 720818 01233 733613 01233 732568 01233 732457 01233 733556 01233 860335 01233 329824 01233 758243 07922 627611 01233 733994 01580 763396 01233 623139 01233 733718 01233 860555 01233 861236

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

High Pressure Jetting Service & Repair to Sewage treatment plants Soakaway Testing Cesspool Emptying Service

01233 840624

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The Old School House Indian Restaurant Valentine’s Day 14th February 2017

A Glass of Pink Champagne on Arrival  Assorted Starter Platter  Choice of Main Course Served with a Side Vegetable, Rice & Naan  Strawberry Cheesecake with Chocolate Sauce

4 Course Set Menu £24.95 per person Tel: 01233 733350

The Street, Hamstreet, Ashford TN26 2HG

Open 5.30pm - 11pm