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Welcome Hi everyone, Welcome to our first edition for 2016, I hope you had a great Christmas.

We’ve had a very wet beginning to the year, for the last week we’ve been fighting back flood water flowing off the fields to the back of us. It has come within an inch of flooding my home and, like a family of beavers, we’ve been building dams all over the place. It feels like I’m experiencing Groundhog Day, each day we do what we can and when the rain stops it all drains away, the next day it is exactly the same all over again. Having had only two or three uninterrupted days whilst attempting to prepare this month’s magazines I am amazed that this edition has finally come together in time for the print deadline. I consider myself extremely lucky though, considering the devastation in other parts of the country.

I don’t know about you but I’ve given up on making New Year resolutions. My mum used to say “Don’t tell the devil what you’re thinking, it will all go wrong”, and so far she has been absolutely right. If I tell anyone what my plans for the day are you can pretty much guarantee it won’t happen, so I don’t stand a chance when it comes to an entire year. This year I will keep my thoughts to myself, and if anyone asks, I don’t plan to do any exercise and I’ll be carrying on with my chocolate and wine diet from Christmas. Maybe reverse psychology is the answer, I’ll let you know!

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Growing Make Room Fruit Trees for Roses

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It’s the perfect time of year to plant roses, and there should be a good selection in any local garden centre - but better still, arm yourself with a few catalogues from the specialist rose nurseries and you can be guaranteed an unbelievable choice of extremely high-quality plants. Although roses look good in beds, borders and sometimes even in containers, why not take the plunge and create your own fantasy rose arch or rose-clad arbour?

If you have an existing arch or pergola then transform it by planting roses now to ensure fabulous colour and perhaps some perfume for many summers to come. If you don’t have an arch, create your own using sturdy timber, or if you don’t feel up to too much DIY and carpentry then simply invest in a good quality wooden or metal arch or pergola kit.

You need to start by deciding which type of rose you want: basically, either ramblers or climbers can be used to cover pergolas and arches. The advantage of ramblers is that they tend to have more flexible and pliable stems and so are easier to train over an arch or pergola, particularly one which

is relatively tight or narrow.

They do, however, have one big disadvantage and that is that they only flower once a year, whereas many of the climbers have two flowering periods or even continue to flower intermittently for months.

Choice of colour is down to personal preference, but when choosing a rose or roses to add to your garden bear in mind that many have quite strong colours, so ensure that these will look good with adjacent highly coloured trees and shrubs and will not look out of keeping with any nearby painted or treated surfaces such as window frames, doors, decking or garden furniture.

Don’t forget perfume. This is a vital ingredient as far as I am concerned and certainly adds a wonderfully mystical and sensuous ingredient to any garden. Walking beneath an arch or pergola heavily laden with perfumed roses on a warm summer’s evening takes some beating!

If you get your roses delivered, don’t be put off if they appear rather miserable, with somewhat lopsided roots, uninspiring woody stems and little else. This is normal for bare root roses as

they will have recently been lifted from the soil, but despite their forlorn appearance they usually establish extremely well.

If you can’t get your new purchases into the ground immediately (do always try to plant them as soon as possible), then make sure that you keep the root systems moist by wrapping them in thoroughly moistened hessian or by burying the roots temporarily in garden soil.

Make your planting hole close to but not immediately on top of the base of the arch or pergola.

A distance of about 30 – 45 cm (12 – 18 in) works well, but it is essential that you do not make the planting hole too close to any concrete footings or other material located in the soil.

Although roses quite like fairly heavy soil, if you soil is based on clay and really heavy and there is any risk of it becoming waterlogged, prepare a really good, large area thoroughly before starting to plant. Dig in well rotted manure, garden compost and grit to ensure good fertility and decrease the risk of waterlogging. This needs to be done over a sizeable area, not just a small planting hole - more of a planting pit!

With bare root roses, if the roots are really lopsided and all crammed together, then you do need to spread them out before planting. It may help if you soak the roots in water for a couple of hours (overnight at the very most) before prising them apart into a good open shape, pruning out any which have been damaged in any way and then getting the rose into the ground as speedily as possible.

Always make sure that you plant at the correct depth: the swollen graft point slightly above where the roots start protruding should be just above soil level. This means that only the roots are beneath the soil and the rose will perform better, and with far less risk of growth appearing from the rootstock.

Once in place, keep your rose well watered during dry conditions, paying particular care

to this over the next 18 months or so. In the spring it is sure to benefit from an application of a rose fertiliser and a topping up of the mulched area.

Newly purchased roses are unlikely to have much in the way of top growth, but once they get going you will obviously need to train these stems into the arch or pergola, securing them at regular intervals with great care, so that they are not damaged by being buffeted against the arch or pergola during windy weather.

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Home & Interiors New Year, New Style? By Katherine Sorrell

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Out with the old, in with the new, and if your New Year’s resolution is to refresh your home with a fashionable look, interiors expert Katherine Sorrell has some handy tips to help.

Where do I start?

Think about what parts of your home feel most tired and unloved. Perhaps walls could do with a wash of fresh paint, for example. Dulux’s colour of the year is Cherished Gold, a gold-influenced ochre that can be used on its own as a statement or as a highlight in combination with other hues.

The overall colour palette for this year is muted, warm and soft yet also sophisticated. ‘Think coral, not orange; ochre not yellow and midnight, not blue. This is a friendly palette but with a

dark, mysterious side,’ says Rebecca Williamson, Dulux’s senior colour design and content manager.

Another of Dulux’s over-riding themes for 2016 is ‘Heritage & Future’, in other words, the idea that one has to take inspiration from the past in order to design for the future.

So, vintage and antique references support those of the modern-day in a palette that includes chocolate, sand, a deep, pinkish red, muted orange and spicy browns. Ideal for an overhaul in any style of property.

More easy updates You may not be in the market for buying new furniture, but there are still ways to update your old pieces for a fabulous new look.

Ikea has identified a key trend this year for personalisation – just look at what can be done with an inexpensive chest of drawers, spray paint and some imagination. On a subtler note, a change of paint colour, or even a wood stain, combined with new knobs or pulls will give wooden furniture a new lease of life, while for really on-trend attitude you could have a table top covered in marble, slate or zinc. The latter is the metal du jour, and keen DIYers can order a sheet of zinc online, then

get how-to instructions from YouTube.

Keep going around the house.

Another way to add interest to dull walls would be with an eye-catching, stick-on-peel-off design, a metal-framed mirror or an oversized print. Boring floor? Time for a new rug – or there is always the option of either sanding back or painting old wooden boards. Looking for something simpler? Adding a sheepskin to an old sofa or chair will give instant uplift, as will a change of bed linen, towels or small accessories such as cushions, storage baskets or vases. And how about lights? A sassy lampshade can alter the look of an entire room, while popping in some filament bulbs will give your lighting a vibe that’s absolutely hot right now. How about a cool coat hook or new door knobs? Some kitchen canisters or a bathroom soap dispenser? The smallest things can make a surprisingly big difference. The high-street chains are brilliant at tapping into new trends and getting affordable products out there fast – so get browsing in your nearest department store.

What other trends should I be keeping an eye on?

While a striking monochrome palette of black, white and grey is going to be big in 2016, opulent metallic accents are also catching on fast, and work well with both modern and traditional decors. The look can

felt. If you prefer something with more colour, go for a folk-inspired style with brighter tones of red, orange and teal, combined with intricate florals, handicraft and woodlandinspired images. Last but not least, Graham & Brown have predicted four trends based around the catwalks at London Fashion Week: meadow prints, statement reds, intricate lace detailing and – you heard it here first – a throwback to the Eighties. You have been warned…

be either industrial (more on this next month) or retro-glam – as per Bemz’s ‘Deco Glam’ look, described as ‘cosy glamour with a Seventies twist’. ‘Many people who think back to the Seventies think of corduroy, brown, orange and wood panelling.

Instead, we want to create a more glamorous Seventies style in our homes: think Charlie’s Angels, Studio 54, and Bianca Jagger,’ says Lesley Pennington, CEO and founder of Bemz.

She recommends mixing plain fabrics in rose, steel, mineral blue and straw with geometric accents, plus dark wood, shiny brass, fluffy cushions, small tables and statement floor lamps. At the opposite end of the spectrum is the Scandi look that is all natural, textural, tonal and pared-back, including sheepskin, leather, wood and

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Images - Left: Ikea predicts a trend for personalisation, whether it’s using stains, stencils or freehand painting.

Above: One of Dulux’s key trends for 2016 is ‘Heritage & Future’, including reds that reflect our rich heritage, but also have a bright contemporary feel that points to the future.

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One in six children across Kent leaves primary school unable to read competently and unfortunately it is a problem that has been getting worse. Many of them come from disadvantaged backgrounds and do not have the opportunity to read at home. Additionally, with 30 children in a classroom, there’s often limited opportunity for individual attention.

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Lamb & Spinach Curry Serves 4

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Ingredients: • 2 tbsp oil • 600g lean lamb steaks, cut into chunks • 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed • 1 large onion, peeled and chopped • 6 tbsp balti curry paste • 75g red split lentils • 400g can chopped tomatoes • 200g baby spinach leaves • 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander • Boiled basmati rice and lemon wedges to serve

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by Kate Duggan www.kateduggan.co.uk January is the perfect time to give your beauty routine a shake up and try something a little bit different…

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Stuck in a make-up rut? You might want to consider booking yourself in for a make-up lesson. Some of the big brands offer mini makeovers, as it’s a chance for them to show off their products, but if you really want to get out of that rut, try a M.A.C. Full Make Up Lesson (£50), which lasts for 90 minutes and will give you bags of inspiration.

Not quite ready to take the plunge? A new nail polish is a great baby step. Nails Inc have added four new colours to their NailKale range, each priced at £14. The NailKale polishes are designed to give your nails a vitamin and mineral boost, as well as colour, to leave them harder, stronger and healthier. The new colours include Regents Mews, a rich crushed damson, as sported by Alexa Chung, pictured above right.

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I’m loving the SuperFruit Complex 10-in-1 Renewal Shampoo (£10) and Conditioner (£10.99), by SheaMoisture. SheaMoisture has been going for over 100 years in the States, but has only recently made it across to the UK. The 10-in-1 system is incredibly nourishing, so is perfect for this time of year, when our hair has to cope with the demands of icy winds and central heating. A complex blend of Shea butter, marula oil and fruit extracts works to hydrate, support elasticity and make hair more manageable.

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Tinted lip balms always summon up teenage memories of strawberry flavoured gloop in a tin.

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Clubs & Societies Ashford Mediation Service is a small local charity

who offers a mediation service to the community of Ashford which is open to all. Ashford Mediation Service helps to build happier more productive communities by using mediation to resolve disputes.

Over the past 17 years we have helped 1000s of people find peaceful resolutions to disputes. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me on 01233896237 or 07775398907.

Ashford Sinfonia Community Orchestra

meets on Monday evenings 7.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m at Highworth School during term time. Players should be over Grade 3. We are an enthusiastic group of people who have either played since young, taken up an instrument in later life but who enjoy making music under the guidance of a very keen professional musician. We do have a website www.ashfordsinfonia. com and all contact numbers can be found there.

New members are welcome to join us at 7.30pm to play classical and popular orchestral music. We are a little short of string players but do welcome everyone.

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Ashford Board Games Club Come to a session of the Board Games Club to play card, tile and board games of every kind: Carcassonne, Pandemic, Dominion, Small World, Agricola, Settlers of Catan or anything else. Every Sunday evening at 7pm at The Rose Inn, Faversham Road, Ashford TN24 9AJ

Games players of every kind welcome. https://www. facebook.com/groups/31085029201 01233 625 362

Ashford Radio Aeromodellers, we have a field at

Sellindge for flying seven days a week, and fly indoors in Ashford Market on various Thursday evenings during the Autumn, Winter, & Spring, please visit www.araclub.co.uk for more details, or phone Iain on 07956501510, or myself (Roger) 01233 627694

Da Base Ashford Town Youth Centre, 5-7 Park Street, Ashford TN24 8LR (back of Iceland, opp.

Wilkinson’s) contact us on 01233 631 472 or visit www.dabaseyouthcentre.com.

Invicta Ukulele Club meet on 2nd & 4th Monday at 19.30 in the Queens Head, Ashford Road, Kingsnorth, TN23 3ED where you can learn to play the ukulele, develop your playing and performing skills or just come along for a sing song. Admission £2. Contact John on 07729 999276 or visit www. invictaukuleleclub.co.uk for more details.

Ashford Art Society welcomes new members. All ages & standards. A friendly group with a wide variety of events and meetings. Call 01233 623139 or 01233 620455 for details.

Ashford Flower Club meets in Furley Hall, Ashford, on the third Tuesday of each month.For any details or further information about Ashford Flower Club, please contact: Sue Speed (Chairman) 01233 820585 or Mary Wiggins (Secretary) 01233 628278 Willesborough Ladies Club: Held every fourth Wednesday of the Month at the W.I.Hall, Church Road, Willesborough. A thriving Club open to all. Ladies of any age even if you live outside of the Willesborough area. We have interesting speakers, demonstrations and outings and there is plenty of time during the evening to socialise and catch up with friends. Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm start. Come along and give us a try we will be happy to see you. For further details contact Ann on 01233 627894 Ashford & District Young Farmers’ Club meets

every Wed. evening in and around the Ashford area. The club is always keen to see new faces and welcomes anyone aged 16 - 26 looking for a lively social life and a variety of activities and events to take part in. You don’t have to be a farmer to be a Young Farmer! For more email: ashfordyfc@gmail.com, visit: ashfordyfc.co.uk, contact Charlie on 07753381718, or find us on Facebook.

Ashford Photographic Society meets at Givaudan Sports Centre every Friday from September to May. Check www.ashfordps.org.uk for full details.

Kennington Badminton Club, play at the Norton

Knatchbull School on a Wed evening from 7.30 p.m.10 p.m. Contact Shirley Mountford on 01233 610134.

Warehorne Folk Dance Club:

Meets every Wednesday at Kingsnorth Village Hall, Church Hill, Kingsnorth, TN23 3EF from 8 to 10pm Beginners or experienced dancers welcome Contact Edna 01233 627121 or David 01233 812935.

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Wednesday monthly September to April inclusive from 7.30 to 9.30 pm at the WI Hall, Faversham Road, Kennington. All welcome to a friendly club; it doesn’t matter if you can’t identify many birds! Admission £3 including tea/coffee & biscuits. For information tel 01233 637067.

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Households paid more in the 2013/14 tax year than at any point since the start of the recession.

The rise in death duties reflects the recent surge in residential property prices, as well as the strong recovery in other asset values, which has dragged more households into the IHT net.

Figures from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) forecast that the number of families that will be hit by IHT over the next five years is set to double from one in twenty estates to almost 32 one in ten. The OBR also predicts that death duties will add £5.8 billion to the Treasury’s coffers in 2018/19.

Of course, the taxation of wealth on death is nothing new. Winston Churchill, when he was Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1925, argued that Inheritance Tax was “a certain corrective against the development of the idle rich”.

But the mitigation of IHT does not require highpowered tax planning; only a willingness to discuss the issue, take action and make use of the many options available.

It’s a fast-paced world we live in and thinking about the future is often put on the back burner.

After all, talk of wills, inheritance tax (IHT) and estate planning seems far removed from your day-to-day life.

But they are a vital part of financial planning and wealth preservation. Getting your affairs in order could save you and your family a great deal of money and heartache.

Have you thought what would happen if the unspeakable was to happen and you died tomorrow? Have you, for instance, got sufficient life cover in place to take care of the loved-ones you leave behind?

But that’s not the only reason to take out life insurance. Many younger people are income rich and capital poor. Yet buying extra life insurance, beyond the amount that covers the mortgage, could provide a legacy for your heirs to fall back on.

Life insurance also enables you to donate money to charity via your estate, while ensuring that your chosen heirs do not lose out. You can take out life cover equal to the amount you are going to donate, and this is paid to your chosen beneficiaries – again free of IHT. If you have excess income you could also consider gifting away some surplus income to avoid a potential IHT liability. After all, it makes

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A core part of any estate planning is making sure that you have an up-to-date will in place.

If you are a parent have you named a guardian in the event of your death? If you think your mother or sister will automatically receive custody of your child (or children) you are mistaken.

It is not just your own estate affairs that you need to consider. If you are expecting to inherit large sums of money it is worth checking that your parents or grandparents affairs are set up to mitigate as much IHT as possible as wealth is passed down through the generations.

for instance, could take out a whole-of-life assurance policy. The policy can be transferred to the beneficiary, say a son or daughter, who then pays all future contributions on their parents’ behalf. When the plan pays out, they will have a sum of money to pay the IHT liability.

Talk of estate planning is not the cheeriest of subjects and it is easy to put something off that doesn’t affect you today, or even in the near future. But it is a vital part of financial planning and once dealt with you can rest easy that the loved ones you leave behind will be looked after.

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Macmillan Cancer Support

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SE Kent Multiple Sclerosis Soc. 07767 326138 Royal British Legion 01233 620 167 British Red Cross 0800 0280 831

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