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Hi everyone, Welcome to our first edition for 2015, I hope you all had a great Christmas and the new year is being kind to you. The Christmas break provided the opportunity for a much needed rest, but with the year barely off the starting blocks my annual break is now a distant memory. Whilst working on this month’s edition, I stopped to answer the phone and noticed rain water lapping at the back door. There’s nothing like an imminent flood to get the adrenaline going so I sprang into instant panic mode and ran around the garden like a headless chicken for a while (in leaky boots). By the end of the day, soaked through, weary from building dams and sweeping water, my previously lazy brain is now fully back in working order and I’m ready to tackle the rest of the winter. I hate to wish my life away, but roll on Spring time! This year The Village Directory is 10 years old. Thinking back that’s a lot of deadlines, and
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Preparing for Warmer Weather by Pippa Greenwood
The combination of the poor weather in February and the very fact that gardens tend to be at their least appealing this month, means the chances are yours is receiving nothing much more than a fair helping of neglect at the moment. But spring isn’t far away so get your gardening gloves on for a bit of preparation.
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Start by clearing up any remaining fallen leaves, broken twigs. Twigs and woody debris are best binned or burned or perhaps even heaped up in the corner of the garden to act as a sheltering spot for wildlife, but fallen leaves, and the top growth of herbaceous perennials, can be added to the compost heap. When it comes to tackling herbaceous or flower borders, don’t make things look too clean and tidy, as you may well cut down on the protection that faded top-growth can provide. I tend to leave most of the remains of herbaceous plants in place until spring, but the most ugly, straggly or unkempt bits could certainly be cleared up now. Keep a particular look out for slugs and snails and collect them up while they are snoozing!
It is too early in the year to cut your lawn and indeed you should try to keep off it as far as possible, but you can clear twigs and leaves and cut back any weeds which have grown faster than the grass itself. You can use any pots or other containers which have been left around the garden to create spots of colour and interest by clearing them out, using fresh compost and then replanting them. If you choose temporary winter plantings such as winter flowering pansies or pompom winter daisies, then these can simply be removed when it is time to replant with summer bedding. Scrubbing down the outer surfaces of pots and containers will also help to clean them up again, because by now they have invariably accumulated a good helping of algae and soil and can look quite a mess. Check fruit trees for signs of any dead shrivelled fruit still on the branches and cut these out, as they often harbour brown rot disease and can cause a lot of problems in the future. However these definitely shouldn’t be composted - bin or burn any you find.
Use a stiff brush to clear off surface debris from your terrace or patio and then once it is clear, if it still looks in need of a bit of a facelift, use the stiff brush or yard broom to scrub it over thoroughly. Provided freezing weather is not forecast, wash it over with a few buckets of water. A trip to your local garden centre is bound to give you plenty of ideas for what’s looking good this month. Some of my favourites include the small trees or shrubs which have a delicious fragrance during the winter months. These include winter sweet, hamamelis (witch hazel) and sarcococca. You can now buy pots of snowdrop bulbs which are not far from flowering so ‘cheat’ a little and pop a few of these into the ground. Winter flowering heathers and winter flowering pansies can also be used to great effect right now. Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com for ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ veg growing system , biological controls, fleece, copper tape and lots more besides.
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Caring All Together on Romney Marsh (CARM) is a registered charity providing support to older people. Their aim is to reduce social isolation and enhance the wellbeing of older people in our community. Services are delivered by a team of over 100 dedicated volunteers: Meeting Points are coffee mornings with a little extra – people meet for chats, drinks, games and outings. Our Memories Matter delivers reminiscence sessions to those in care settings and Befriending matches isolated clients with volunteer visitors for company and socialising. The staff team are building on these successes and launching a range of services to help even more isolated people.
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Who wouldn’t fall in love with romantic style? Feminine, delicate and ohso pretty, this is a timeless look that will work in all styles of home, from a bijoux city apartment to a grand country pile, says Katherine Sorrell Make your home a haven from everyday worries with a romantic decorating style that takes you worlds away from the busy bustle of modern life. It’s a look that is eternally charming and appealing, pretty as a picture, soft and dreamy and completely irresistible. The first ingredient? Sumptuous fabrics, of course. Think lacey trims around the edges of pillowcases, napkins or cushions, or even entire panels
(especially vintage or antique) hung across a window or thrown over a bed. Gorgeous. Sheers are also perfect for this look. Employ organza, chiffon, tulle, georgette and voile in opulent swathes and gathers, and layer them with crisp cottons and linens for interest and appeal. Since how things feel is just as important as how they look, add some deliciously soft and tactile fabrics such as angora, mohair or cashmere, or perhaps warm and snuggly wool or felt. Choose floral patterns that look as if they’re worn or faded (definitely not digitally printed or modern in style) – you just can’t beat classics such as roses, hydrangeas, peonies and the like, especially when they’re hand-drawn or blockprinted. Decorative details are important, too: embroidery, borders, ruffles and scalloped edgings will enhance even the
As for furniture, try to steer clear of very dark and heavy pieces, instead opting for simple, country-style or shabby chic furnishings in natural pine or else painted in pale and pretty colours. You may wish to go to town in the bedroom with a canopied or half-tester bed (if you’re on a budget, simply hang generous amounts of hemmed, sheer fabric from a hoop above the bed for a similar effect), combined with blissfully beautiful bed linen: perhaps crisp white cotton edged with drawn threadwork and topped with a vintage chintzy eiderdown or satin quilt. In the living room, opt for a plump and (of course) comfortable sofa, chaise longue or armchair in a traditional style, piled with cushions and bolsters trimmed with lace, embroidery or buttons, while in the kitchen an old-fashioned dresser is just the thing, piled with vintage patterned crockery. No romantic home would be complete without atmospheric lighting, which is best achieved by combining a variety of light sources – a central chandelier perhaps, together with a selection of wall and table lights, the latter small and graceful rather than large and imposing. If you are in a crafty mood, you could embellish
a plain card or fabric shade by adding a gathered fabric edging, lace trim or ribbon bow. And don’t forget that twinkly fairy lights and a selection of candles or tea lights (preferably scented) will really add atmosphere to your home. And speaking of finishing touches, what else can one do to make this look come together flawlessly? In general, choose surface finishes that are shiny and reflective, from mirror to pearl, polished metal to glazed ceramics. Accessorise with fine china teacups and cake stands, delicately etched glassware and bone-handled cutlery. One or two heart-shaped pieces add to the effect – perhaps a lavender bag, mirror, picture frame or soap dish – as will a scattering of small ornaments, from birds and animals to female figures.
Last, but definitely not least, add flowers everywhere possible, in vases and milk bottles, jam jars and other informal containers. Roses or ranunculas, alliums or asters – informal arrangements of old-fashioned blooms with a lovely scent will be sure to bring romance to any home. Image: These embellished cushions have a gentle and romantic feel. From £19.99, all Retreat Home, tel 01628471056; www. retreat-home.com.
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Cake and Bake Plum and Almond Tart Served with thick cream, custard or ice cream, this tart makes a delicious warming winter pud. You can use other fruits if plums are not available –try chunks of apples or pears or Armagnacsoaked prunes for a special occasion. 16
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playing their swinging style to audiences at all of the top London jazz clubs & now its the FJC. Plus Another Amazing Top Quality Rhythm Section. ROB BARRON piano JULIAN BURY double bass STEVE BROWN drums Thur February 26th 8 30pm £12 THE BLUE NOTE PROJECT The vibrant music of The Blue Note Project recalls the 1960s Blue Note as immortalised by the ground braking musicians like Art Blakey. Joe Henderson. Wayne Shorter. Freddie Hubberd & Horace Silver. So this is a great example of Our Kind of Music -- performed by a sextet of some of the UKs finest musicians. KELVIN CHRISTIANE Saxes. NICK MILLS Trombone MARTIN SHAW trumpet . LEON GREENING piano JEREMY BROWN double bass. MATT HOME drums THIS IS “ THE JAZZ LOVERS FEAST “ The Folkestone Jazz Club is a non profit making jazz club. Run by & for people with a like minded interest in OUR KIND OF MUSIC Derick Woodland 01303 260330
Kings Head - Wye Church Street, Wye, Kent TN25 5BN Tel: 01233 812418 Wednesday 4th Feb – Accoustic night with Del and Sarah, 8pm – 10.30pm Saturday 7th Feb – Brocante and Vintage Fair – 9am – 1pm Wednesday 18th Feb – Jazz Night with Bill Jones Wednesday 25th Feb – Wye Food Night (using produce sourced in Wye & surrounding areas) – see website for details & booking Essential
What’s On Monday 9th February - Ashford Music Society presents THE THORNE TRIO, Ilid Jones (oboe), Esther Sheridan (clarinet), and Alexandra Callanan (bassoon). The Thorne Trio is an established wind group formed in 1999, comprising graduates of the Royal College of Music.The Trio has won a number of awards which included the AngloCzech Music Competition. As a result, they travelled to Prague where they gave a recital in the Martinu Hall at the Liechtenstein Palace. When they come to Ashford they will be performing a very varied and interesting programme of music for wind instruments. Venue: The Norton Knatchbull School, Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 0QJ Time: 7.30 p.m. Tickets: £12 (Adults) and £3 (Students) Contact: Brenda McCormack on 01233 622971 or Hilary Pittock on 01233 623700.
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MAKE A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION Help a Child Discover the Joy of Reading Reading is essential in today’s world. Unfortunately many children struggle to learn to read for all sorts of reasons – one in seven children in England left primary school last year behind in their reading and one in six adults in the UK has a reading level below that expected of an eleven-year-old. Beanstalk is a national charity that gives oneto-one literacy support to children in primary schools in Kent who have fallen behind with their reading.
this year? No previous experience is required as full training and support will be provided throughout your time with us. Volunteers are needed in this area as well as right across Kent. To find out more, please call the Ashford office on 01233 637645 or the Maidstone office on 01622 662026 or email us at kent@beanstalkcharity.org.uk. To see more information you can visit www. beanstalkcharity.org.uk ~ Thank You
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Pilgrims Ros Sawyers who helps to coordinate the Gift It Again appeal, explained why these donations are so valuable to the charity: “We are invited to many fairs, sales and other events to fundraise. Our experience is that every body likes a chance to win something so these gifts are used as the prizes for very large tombolas, raffles and auctions.
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For most the return to school and work has now happened, and the clearing up of Christmas is all over. But one question often remains; what can be done with those gifts received that will probably never get used? Pilgrims Hospices can help you here.. There are many unused gifts which will languish forlorn and forgotten at the bottom of the wardrobe or in the back of the cupboard. Pilgrims are asking you to bring them into any of their drop off points and put them in one of their distinctive Gift It Again boxes.
“We can make good use of anything you do not have a home for. Every gift we receive goes towards making a valuable contribution to Pilgrims Fundraising for 2015. To support the campaign bring any unused items to Pilgrims Hospice Ashford and leave in the Gift It Again box at reception. As the year progresses, new boxes may appear in places local to you, so you can ring your local fundraising office to find out where your nearest box is. In Ashford you can drop them into the large Perspex box in County Square outside BHS. Currently there are boxes in B & Q Ashford, and Sainsbury’s Hythe. For more information call the Pilgrims Hospices Ashford Fundraising office on 01233 504111.
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February is here again. It seems like only yesterday we were bringing in the New Year. And within a few days Arts Hour, presenter, Clive Looker, will be celebrating Valentines Day. Where do the days go? Talking of the New year. Many readers will have made new year resolutions to live a fitter, healthier life but as is always the case, many of those good intentions have been shelved until next New Year. But you don’t have to shelve your fitness plans, what
If you really care about yourself, An and Jan can guide you through a health, fitness and wellbeing programme. Although the programme is broadcast every Monday at 12 noon, it matters not a jot that you miss it, as you can tune in to Channel Radio’s ‘Listen Again’ slot for the next seven days following the broadcast. This is only one of a wide selection of programmes on Channel Radio, many of which can be heard on Channel Radio’s ‘Listen Again’ service. For a full schedule go to www. channelradio.co.uk/programme-schedule/ and see what it can offer you?
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I took a different route into town recently and came across my local gym for the first time. As I walked by, music was pumping at high volume, the wall-mounted TV screens were flashing and I saw rows of fit, lycra-clad young people lifting, pushing and jogging: using pieces of equipment that looked as though they had been stripped out of an alien spacecraft. This year, tempted by the discounted membership fee advertised in my local paper, I had actually thought of signing up, but one look through those expensive, plate glass windows made me think again. With my spreading waistline on display over the top of my 1990s jogging pants, I would have felt more out of place than a penguin in the tropics. The image of modern gyms as temples to the young and super-fit is hard to shake off, although I’m sure most instructors would protest that all ages and sizes are welcome. Surveys suggest that when it comes to keeping fit, less than 20% of us are prepared to use a gym.
So where can you go if, like me, you no longer match the description “young and superfit” and have an intermittent back problem that gets worse with vigorous exercise? Most health experts recommend that people undertake at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical exercise (or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise) per week to stay healthy, so unless you spend just over 21 minutes per day involved in tasks that qualify as “moderate intensity” such as vacuuming, mopping, walking briskly or mowing the lawn, you may need help when it comes to staying fit. If you want a really gentle form of exercise that aids mobility and balance, you might try Tai Chi. Originally developed as a martial art, this discipline combines relaxation and deep breathing with slow, gentle continuous movements: improving muscle strength in the legs, helping your balance and reducing stress. There is even some evidence that Tai Chi can help people who have rheumatoid arthritis in the ankle, hip and knee. Many people are dissuaded from taking up Yoga by
those images of practitioners with limbs contorted into eye-watering positions - but there’s really no need to fear. The first principle of Yoga is to do as much, or as little, as your body feels capable of doing. Of course, that may be hard if you’re naturally competitive and you find yourself in class next to someone who can cross their legs in the lotus position whilst standing on their head, but as you work at it you’ll gradually learn to go at your own pace. However, the word ‘Yoga’ covers many different kinds of practice so you should do some careful research before putting your name down for a class. For example, Iyengar is about perfecting poses, holding them for a period of time while breathing deeply and checking your body’s alignment, while Ashtanga yoga can be vigorous and intense. If you don’t want a class where you need to move around, Pilates might be the one for you. Pilates has many similarities to Yoga and focuses on rebalancing the body, improving posture and building both muscle strength
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Beauty Look Younger for Longer - Look after Your Neck and Hands On the subject of daily routines, whilst a regular moisturiser is fine for those looking to prevent rather than cure, if your neck is already heavily lined, you’ll need something stronger. Furthermore your neck requires a different formulation to reverse the signs of ageing than your face, so it’s important to use products specifically designed for the neck, which are generally more concentrated and powerful.
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When it comes to looking younger, we all seem to focus our attention on our face yet overlook our neck and hands, even though it’s these areas that tend to age the fastest.
Eating a healthy diet is key to looking younger too, as foods rich in anti-oxidants and Omega-3 acids have been shown to help skin rejuvenation by boosting collagen production - something that declines as we age.
So it’s time to start taking notice of these neglected areas to ensure that you look younger for longer.
Smoking is not only bad for your health, but it damages collagen and the constant squinting and lip pursing whilst smoking causes lines to form quickly. It’s no surprise then, that the delicate skin under your chin is damaged as a result.
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The skin on your neck is thin compared to the rest of the body, it also has fewer oil glands and can easily become dehydrated. So given that, it’s as important to moisturise your neck as your face, and to extend the application of your daily sunscreen to this area too.
They say that you can tell a women’s age by her hands, so it really is important to look after yours.
Remember to exfoliate your skin regularly - both on your face and neck - as this removes dead skin cells, brightens your skin and improves absorption of your moisturiser.
Winter weather, central heating, contact with water and the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers all serve to dry out the skin, making your hands look older than they are and feel rough to the touch. If the skin on your hands is suffering you can be sure that your nails will be too. Nails need extra attention during the winter months and if they are dry,
peeling and brittle this is a sign that you need to treat your talons to some serious TLC. Limit the exposure your hands and nails have to the elements by always wearing gloves whenever you step outside in cold weather. The same goes for washing up or any activity where your hands are submerged in water; always keep a pair of rubber gloves nearby. Invest in a pair of moisture gloves. Apply an intensive hand cream every night, before bed, and then put the moisture gloves on overnight. You’ll wake up with beautifully soft hands in the morning. Each time you wash your hands, dry them thoroughly and then apply a hand and nail cream same goes for when you have used a hand sanitizer. Make sure you rub the product in thoroughly and don’t forget to coat your cuticles and nails too. Keep your nails long and strong by applying cuticle oil every night. Use a strengthening treatment to help protect your nails from the elements and to give them extra strength. And for a real treat, head to the beauty salon and get a manicure. You’ll feel a lot more enthused about keeping your professionally pampered hands in tip-top condition when they’re looking gorgeous. By Helen Taylor
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Wye Area: Wye, Brook, Bodsham, Brabourne,Westwell, Hastingleigh, Boughton Lees, Eastwell.
Aldington Area: Aldington, Mersham, Bilsington, Bonnington, Brabourne Lees, Smeeth, Sellindge, Stanford & Stowting.
TN26 Area: Appledore, Hamstreet, High Halden, Bethersden, Hothfield, Shadoxhurst,Woodchurch, Warehorne.
Tenterden & Rye: Tenterden, St Michaels, CHURCH ROAD HYTHE ROAD KENNINGTON WILLESBOROUGH TN24 9DG TN24 0QQ
Wittersham, Rye, Pladen.
The Marsh: Romney Marsh from Dymchurch to Dunguness.
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