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Sowing Time Now that January is here it’s a perfect time to start sowing seeds in trays and pots. But how do you make sure that yours germinate and produce seedlings and then plants which thrive and grow well? by Pippa Greenwood A shopping list for first time sowers should be:
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• Good quality seed and cuttings compost. • Some seed half-trays, which are about 5” x 8”. • A heated propagator, a clear propagator lid to go over the trays or a small unheated propagator. • A dibber to make it easy to transplant the seedlings into a new home. • Some small pots into which you can transplant the seedlings. If you buy seed and cuttings compost it’s rarely necessary to sieve it as it has a very fine and even texture. However, if you’re using multi-purpose compost, you’ll need to either break up any lumps carefully with your hands or sieve it. Depending on the types of seeds you have chosen, you will need to sow them at different depths. Some seeds are tiny and are best scattered over the surface. Other seeds are best sown in drills. Once they are in place, in most cases you need to cover them with compost to the required depth. However others germinate best if allowed access to daylight and should be sown on the surface. With these it’s advisable to cover the surface of the tray with cling film to stop it drying out too rapidly. I like to put the seeds
in place and then moisten the compost. Place the seed trays in a sink or tray containing about 1cm of water and allow the compost to soak up the water. Once the compost is just moist you should stand the trays in a position where any excess water can drain off. Then, if necessary, put the trays in a heated propagator. When it comes to watering the seeds, use mains water as water butts may harbour some of the disease-causing organisms which cause damping off, the fatal condition where the seedlings appear to suddenly flop and keel over. Always watch the seed trays carefully and check them regularly to ensure that the compost is adequately moist. Once the majority of the seedlings have appeared, it’s usually not long before you need to prick them out. Generally this is carried out when the first true leaves appear. When the seedling first comes above ground you will see the ‘seed leaves’ which are relatively sturdy looking and rounded in shape. Then above this come the first true leaves which are typical of that particular plant. When pricking out, handle the seedlings very carefully,
never by their stems or true leaves, but always by the seed leaves. Before you start to ease them out, make sure that the compost is adequately moist, so that the roots move readily without damage and that you have already prepared pots for transfer. To avoid rotting, always transplant seedlings so that they are at the same depth as they were in the seed tray. If you find that your seedlings have become rather leggy and drawn, this is usually because they’re not receiving enough natural light; move the trays onto a south or west facing windowsill. Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com for a great range of gardening items including ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’. Choose the veg you’d like to grow and they’re sent to you ready to plant, accompanied by weekly advice emails from Pippa.
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Joint Supplements- there are number of glucosamine and chondroitin supplements that will help. We would advise speaking to a veterinary surgeon to find the most appropriate supplement for your pet. Anti-inflammatory Medications - in some cases these will be required. These must be prescribed by a veterinary surgeon. So contact your vet for a physical examination and to discuss whether these are required for your pet.
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Some modifications around the house may help as well. For dogs, ramps can make getting in and out of the house or car easier. Raised feeding bowls for larger dogs may reduce pain when eating. Cats may need some help to jump into higher places and lower sided litter trays will make toileting easier. Warm and soft beds make sleeping more comfortable.
The cold weather can be a challenge for everyone but it can have a dramatic effect on the older cat and dog. Arthritis and the pain associated with it will be worse during the cold weather. Approximately 30-40% of older dogs and 60-70% of older cats suffer with arthritis. Often it is difficult to tell when our pets are suffering from this condition as they don’t tend to cry out in pain. Signs that your pet is suffering include reduced willingness to exercise or jump, sleeping more, limping, loss of appetite, and messing indoors (especially cats who will stop using the litter tray if is too difficult to get into). There are a number of things that can be done to help: Regular Exercise - this is more applicable to dogs. Try to keep the daily routine the same and more frequent but shorter periods of exercise are more helpful. Try not having days with no exercise or days with very long walks. Weight - keeping your pet trim and healthy will help to reduce the pain and discomfort associated with arthritis.
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1. Choose wooden or painted cabinetry. For the archetypal country look choose generously proportioned furniture in solid wood. Distressed and painted finishes are incredibly popular as is combining paint and timber. Mix fitted cabinetry with free standing pieces such as dressers, larders and butchers blocks to create a ‘lived in’ look.
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2. Create a relaxed kitchen diner. A large informal farmhouse style table with chairs or benches should take centre stage in any country kitchen. If you haven’t got the space, think about grouping seating around an island. 3. Opt for a shaded white or classic cream colour palate – compliment with soft greys, blues and greens. This effect is bright, clean and calming and suits most country homes whether period or modern. For visual interest choose decorative details such as door handles to stop the look from being too bland. If you want to inject further colour choose tiles as a splashback behind ranges, cookers and sinks.
4. Invest in appliances and fittings with classic good looks. The iconic range is still incredibly popular bringing a warmth and personality to a country kitchen. The Belfast sink with its classic chunky look is a very popular choice with an ageless beauty. 5. Complete the look with country style accessories. Choose items that have a homemade artisan quality for a ‘lived in’ feel. Plate racks are useful and decorative, wicker baskets great for storage and a dresser display can house favourite objects such as vintage pottery. J M Interiors are an independent family business who have been designing kitchens and interiors for over 30 years. Our bespoke furniture has a strong emphasis on beautiful yet functional design which is both timeless and built to last. Our Biddenden showroom is full of unique designs and ideas where we will be pleased to discuss your project. For more information visit www.jmi-kitchens.co.uk or call 01580 291221.
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Life Begins Are you REALLY ready for romance?
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It’s that time of the year when we just can’t avoid the subject of romance, from the heart shaped decorations fluttering in shop windows to those indulgent dinner-for-two recipes that appear in your local paper. This annual overdose of hearts and flowers can provoke a range of different reactions, depending on your age, situation or mindset. If you’re a teenager expecting your first Valentine card, the 14th February can be a time of excitement. Alternatively if you’re a singleton marooned at home with a ready meal for one, the day can be a depressing experience. Couples in long-term relationships may have more mixed feelings about St Valentine’s Day. Depending on whether you are a ‘glass half full’ or a ‘glass half empty’ kind of person, you will either see the 14th February as the perfect opportunity to show you care, or as an occasion that highlights the lack of romance in your relationship for the remaining 364 days of the year. Of course, there are a lucky few who don’t need St Valentine’s Day to kick-start their romantic
feelings: take David and Lauren Blair, who earned a place in the Guinness Book of Records for renewing their wedding vows over 100 times, or Ravi Viswanathan, who paid over £25,000 at auction for a bottle of vintage champagne to celebrate his 10th wedding anniversary. If you must, even take American farmer Dick Kleis, who flew his wife over farmland in a plane to show her a birthday message he’d written out – you guessed it – in cow dung. With Mills and Boon romantic novels published in 26 different languages and sold in 109 countries world-wide, it would seem that we can’t get enough of romance, but while it’s great to fantasise about other people’s love-inspired exploits, we’re sometimes less comfortable about experiencing them ourselves, in real life. When football fan James Miller stripped down to his underwear
by Kate McLelland and did a Cupid-style streak across the pitch, firing roses from a bow and arrow in tribute to his girlfriend, it didn’t have the effect he anticipated: she was so embarrassed that she dumped him. I know how James must have felt when his romantic gesture misfired. Last year on February 14th my partner of fifteen years rang me from work to say he’d booked a table at a new restaurant I’d spotted in town. “It’ll be like a proper date,” he promised. Although it was exciting to dress up and go out on the spur of the moment, the whole thing ran out of steam pretty quickly: within half an hour we were discussing how to fix a leaky tap in the bathroom. Our night out may not have been the height of romance, but on reflection it summed up the comfortable place we have reached in our relationship. It’s sad that St Valentine’s Day has lost its excitement for many of us, but I still believe it’s worth celebrating. Of course, there are those who condemn the 14th February for its overt commercialism, but you don’t have to spend a fortune to show that you care. Remember farmer Dick Kleis and make the best of the resources you have to hand … however, Dear Reader, if you want your relationship to last, I would advise you not to take his example too literally.
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Sausages and Puy Lentils Serves 4
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If you fancy a change from the usual sausage and mash why not go Continental? Tasty Toulouse sausages wrapped in pancetta and served on a bed of flavoursome puy lentils make the perfect mid-week meal.
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225g puy lentils 225g shallots, peeled and halved 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp brown sugar 150ml vegetable stock 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 8 Toulouse or chunky pork sausages • 8 rashers pancetta or smoked streaky bacon, stretched with the back of a knife • 2 tsp clear honey • 3 tbsp chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
Tip Try your local butcher or deli or visit a farmers’ market to find the best quality Continental-style sausages. If you can’t find Toulouse sausages, Lincolnshire, Cumberland or pork and leek varieties will work just as well.
Place the lentils in a pan and cover with water. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a deep frying pan and fry the shallots for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just starting to soften. Sprinkle over the brown sugar and cook for a further 8-10 minutes until the shallots are golden and caramelised. Drain the lentils and add to the frying pan with the stock, vinegar and 2 tsp of the mustard. Simmer for about 15 minutes until the lentils are just tender. Stir occasionally and add a little more stock, if necessary. While the lentils are cooking, wrap each sausage with a pancetta rasher. Cook under a mediumhot grill for 8-10 minutes, turning frequently until the sausages are almost cooked through. Mix together the rest of the mustard with the honey and brush over the sausages. Cook for a further 3-4 minutes until the pancetta is crisp and browned. Stir half the parsley into the lentils and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve the lentils and sausages on warmed plates garnished with the remaining parsley.
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L i v e Ja z z Events February Fe b r u a r y
T h e Fo l k e s t o n e J a z z C l u b A t T h e To w e r T: 0 1 3 0 3 2 6 0 3 3 0 Thursday January 30th THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ THE DEREK NASH ACOUSTIC QUARTET WITH SPECIAL GUEST MARTIN SHAW DEREK NASH -Multi Saxophonist & Leader of the Jools Holland Rhythm & Blues Orch is the front man of this fantastic outfit. MARTIN SHAW World renowned Jazz Trumpeter is the Special Guest. DAVE NEWTON In the top bracket of UK Jazz Pianists GEOFF GASCOYNE Double Bass - The most sought after SEBASTIAAN DE KROM -Drums -One of Europes finest Thursday February 6th - The Finest Latin Jazz / Salsa Outfit in The UK HEADS SOUTH With the UKs Number One Jazz Trumpeter STEVE WATERMAN plus JOHN HARRIMAN Leader / Piano / Arranger CHINO MARTEL MORGAN Percussionist from Cuba BUSTER BIRCH The Professor of DrumsADOLFRIDO PULIDO The Bassist from Sth America. They will be playing a new & extended arrangement of THE PEANUT VENDOR Thursday February 13th THE SIMON SPILLETT QUARTET Simon Spillett -Brilliant modern tenor sax man & defo the 21st centuries answer to Tubby Hayes JOHN CRITCHINSON Awesome Pianist- -spent years with Ronnie Scott ALEC DANKWORTH Double Bass- Top man in his own right - son of Sir JD CLARK TRACEY Drums - born to jazz - son of Stan Tuesday February 18th The Music in the style of The Bill le Sage trio with Ronnie Ross ie 1950s Jazz at The Flamingo MICK FOSTER Baritone Sax ( The UKs finest ) DAVE ROBINSON Vibes MIKE PORTER WARD Double Bass JIMMY TAGFORD Drums Thursday February 27th Modern Jazz at its Swinging Best ALEX GARNETT World class Saxophonist MARK NIGHTINGALE Trombone - The UKs No1 LEON GREENING Fantastic modern Pianist PAUL MORGAN Double Bass -None better. MATT SKELTON Drums -Amazing drummer from Jazz to the classics The Folkestone Jazz Club is non profit making & is run by & for those with a like minded interest in our kind of music. DERICK WOODLAND 01303 260330
Friday January 31st and Saturday February 1st - Kingswood players presents the pantomime Cinderella at the Challock memorial hall, 7.30pm start and 2pm matinee and 7.30pm on the 1st February. Tickets £6 adult and £4 children. Tickets availiable from Challock post office or call 01233 740313 all profits to Kent Air Ambulance.
THE CHARING GUILD OF PLAYERS Present “ARE YOU BEING SERVED” We apologise to our audience members who have tried to get tickets to the above production. Due to unavoidable problems, we have had to postpone performance dates which are now Friday 31st January, Saturday 1st February, Friday 7th and Saturday 8th February. Performances start at 7.30pm at the Charing Barn. Tickets are £8, concessions for students. From Monday 13th January the tickets will only be available from The Charing Stores at No 2 The High Street. The store is open MondaySaturday 9.00am until 6.00pm and the phone number during these hours is 01233 712325. From 13th January you will also be able to book online. Simply go to www.charingguild.com and click on ‘book here’. Do spend time browsing the website if you can – it is a mine of information. Hoping to see you and your family and friends at the barn in January/February.
Saturday February 1st 10:30-11:30 New Tai Chi For Beginners Class every fortnight at The Park Club Gym, Ashford Only £3 (thereafter £6) Contact Reception on 01233 229909 to book your place for further details visit www.taichiforyou.co.uk
Sunday February 2nd (8am - 12 noon) Boot Fair The regular monthly Boot Fairs at Hamstreet Victory Hall will resume on Sunday 2nd February 2014 from 8 am - 12 noon. They are on the first Sunday of every month excluding January. Inside and outside stalls, refreshments, toilets. For more details, or to book a stall please call Eileen on 01233 732568
Monday February 10th - ASHFORD MUSIC SOCIETY - Munster Trust Young Artist SHIRY RASHKOVSKY (viola) ALISON RHIND (piano) Shiry Rashkovsky began her musical education aged five and later studied at the Royal College of Music, London. A versatile musician, her performances have taken her across the globe, including engagements for HRH Prince Charles and the Emperor and Empress of Japan. Shiry has won numerous awards and gave her Royal
what’s on Festival Hall debut in October 2012. When Shiry comes to Ashford her programme will include music by Franz Mozart, Brahms and Hindemith. Sponsored by the Countess of Munster Musical Trust 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.
Sunday February 16th 10am – 2pm Charlton Park Foundation SNOWDROP WALK & COFFEE in aid of St Mary the Virgin Church, Bishopsbourne See the 200yr old snowdrops planted in memory of the Prince Regent’s white charger, killed jumping from the Ballroom window for a bet. Walk in the wood plus coffee, tea and biscuits. Minimum donation £2.50 per person. Contact: 01227 831 355
Wednesday February 19th The Weald of Kent Computer Club will meet on in Biddenden New Village Hall at 7.30 pm. This will be one of our popular “Problems Evenings” when people are invited to send in their problems or bring them with them on the evening. Annual membership is £10 plus £2 per meeting. Non-members are welcome (£3, but first visit is free) Full details: http://www.wealdofkentcomputerclub.co.uk/ Enquiries: secretarywkcc@yahoo.co.uk
Friday February 21st Woodchurch Film Society About Time (2013, Cert12A, 123 minutes) Richard Curtis’s gentle comedy from last year that proved a huge hit with audiences. At the age of 21, Tim discovers he can travel in time and change what happens and has happened in his own life. His decision to make his world a better place by getting a girlfriend turns out not to be as easy as you might think. Rachel McAdams is joined by a host of British favourites, including Bill Nighy, Lindsay Duncan and Tom Hollander. Time: doors open 7pm for 7.30pm screening Tickets: £3 (members), £4 (non-members). All available at the door Venue: The Memorial Hall, The Green, Woodchurch TN26 3PF Refreshments: hot popcornand home-made cakes for sale.
The Biddenden Horticultural Society meets on Wednesday 26th February in the Village Hall (7:15pm for 7:30pm start). Janet Bryant will be giving a talk on “The Garden as a Nature Reserve’. Contact Irene on 01580291777 or Lesley on 01580291931. Members £1.50, Non Members £2.50. Annual membership £5. New members always welcome.
Saturday April 6th. Charity Run My name is Debbie Southern, on April 6th 2014 I will be running the Brighton Marathon. I will be raising money for Demelza Children’s Hospice. Demelza is a charity very close to my heart, as my daughter Mollie who suffers from Cerebral Palsy, Hydrocephalus & Epilepsy, has respite care there. I grew up in Smeeth & Mollie’s Grandparents Maureen & Terry Leadbetter still live in the village. If you would like to sponsor my Marathon effort, you can donate directly via my website at www.virginmoneygiving.com/ debbiesouthern or phone her on 01233 640623.
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FOR HEALTH & WELLBEING Yvonne Fernando, NLP Master Practitioner & Life Coach runs a new series of talks & workshops at Charing Surgery. TALKS – Free to attend, just come along Food for Thought – Thurs 23 Jan, 12-1pm Fears, Phobias & Traumas – Thurs 20 Feb 12-1pm WORKSHOPS – cost £35 each, call Yvonne to book Introduction to NLP – Sat 25 Jan, 9.30-12.30pm NLP & Health – Sat 22 Feb, 9.30-12.30pm Meditation & Mindfulness – Sat 22 Mar, 9.30-12.30pm Also Relaxation Mindfulness Meditation sessions avail. Call Yvonne on 07968 785714 to book or see www.yvonnefernandonlp.co.uk
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The Biddenden Horticultural Society Annual membership £5. New members welcome. Contact Irene Orsborne on 01580 291777 or Lesley Lidgett on 01580 291931.
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Charing Scottish Dancing Beginners Club Friday evenings, Charing Parish Hall, 7.30pm. We guarantee a relaxed and enjoyable evening. But we desperately need a few younger members who might eventually with training form a small demonstration team for pub events or fetes . Do come along and bring a friend. Ring Evelyn or John Voller on 01233 713758.
Smarden Short Mat Bowls Club We welcome new novice or experienced bowlers of all ages. We meet every Thurs. morning at 9.45am and the first Tues. of month at 7.15pm, in the Charter Hall Smarden. Contact Malcolm 01233 770572.
Egerton Over 60’s Club We still have a few vacancies for our Club, any age and any area. We are a friendly group who enjoy stimulating speakers and outings. We meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 2pm in the Egerton Millennium Hall.Speaker’s subjects include ”And so we raised the Mary Rose”, “Old Ashford” -”Policing in Kent” “Stoneacre” “Public timekeeping in Kent” “The tale of Beatrix Potter” “Windmills in Kent” to name but a few. Outings to-Blue Town Heritage, Kent Life, Dover Transport Museum, Stoneacre, Wingham Wildlife Park, and a Mystery Tour with cream tea.
Meetings end with endless cups of tea , sandwiches, savouries and cakes. Contact David on 756544, Graham on 756260 or Sheila on 756294. Pilates Classes. Westwell Village Hall. Thursdays 915am. £36 per 6 week block. Contact Victoria 07543543373/vsaker@hotmail.com Headcorn Flea & Collectors Market held at Headcorn Methodist Church Hall. 9th of the month. 9.30am to 2.30pm Free Entry 01622-890735 Headcorn Modern Sequence Dance Club, meet every Monday 7.30 pm to 10.00 pm in the Andred Hall in Headcorn Village Hall. If you enjoy Ballroom dancing, bring your partner or friend along and learn more. We are a friendly little club, nice music- social evening- tea and biscuits - all for £3.00 per person. Call Rita on 01580 852289. Clandestine Cake Club is a great way to meet new people, catch up with friends and the perfect excuse to eat cake! We meet approximately every six weeks with a different theme for each meeting to make things even more interesting! It’s a social thing - not a cake competition, so everyone from complete novices to professional bakers are welcome. The idea is to share your cake and have some fun! For more information, contact Zarina Hawkins on zjbm1965@ gmail.com
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Purchasing an annuity is the most common method of drawing an income when you retire. This means that you would use the money in your personal pensions to buy an income for the rest of your life. 20 years ago, someone aged 65 with ÂŁ100,000 in their personal pensions would have received a lifetime income of approximately ÂŁ15,000 per annum. Today the same amount of money would provide an income in the region of just ÂŁ6,000!
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There are a number of reasons why annuity rates are so low and why many believe that they currently represent poor value for money. Interest rates are at an all-time low and have been for nearly 5 years. This has two significant disadvantages for those individuals approaching retirement. Firstly, it has a detrimental effect on annuity rates and the income that pensioners will receive. Secondly, the rates on savings accounts and Cash ISAs are next to nothing and savers are struggling to find a suitable place for their short term savings. This is very unfortunate because lots of people who are due to retire over the next 10 years would have had a mortgage in the 1980s when interest rates peaked at 15%. Over the last 4 years, the Bank of England have been printing additional money and this has pushed extra capital in to the UK economy. This is often referred to as Quantitative Easing (QE). This process has led to a drop in the yield on Government Gilts. Insurance companies use the yields on Government Gilts to set annuity rates which has also contributed to the steep drop in retirement income. Improved longevity and medical developments have also had an impact
on annuity rates. Today the average life expectancy for a man is 85 and 89 for a women. This has increased significantly over the last 20 years and has put further pressure on annuity rates. As there is a greater chance that we will live for longer, annuity providers are not prepared to pay as much income. Drawing an income when you retire is not as simple as it used to be. Many of the options are irreversible and will affect your income throughout your lifetime. It is therefore important to make an educated decision once you have considered all of your options. To discuss your pension provision in more detail please contact us on 01233 621066. Louise Pepper APFS, BA Hons Chartered Financial Planner
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Whilst prenuptial agreements do receive a lot of publicity, as the law currently stands, such an agreement is not strictly enforceable. That said an agreement can, however, be taken into consideration by a court when determining financial settlement and in some cases the terms of settlement have mirrored the provisions in the prenuptial agreement. More and more now we see the courts attaching great importance to prenuptial agreements and family solicitors draft these on a frequent basis for clients, particularly those entering into a second marriage. In a case where a couple are planning to marry or live together, professional advice is advisable, particularly where there are children from a former relationship or assets have been built up prior to the new relationship. Anyone who is not sure where they stand regarding legal matters should seek specialist advice – sooner rather than later – if they wish to protect their assets, minimise conflict and ensure a fair settlement in the event of family breakdown. Seeking legal advice at an early stage following the breakdown of a relationship does not have to mean instructing a lawyer to start writing antagonistic, threatening letters. At Girlings Solicitors the whole family team are members of ‘Resolution’, which means the concentration is on a constructive approach to resolve family issues. We understand the delicate balance of
times, but also ensure that advice and minds remain focused. The priority is to negotiate an amicable realistic settlement without running up unnecessary legal costs and provide advice in language that clients can understand. Whether at the start of a new relationship or if, sadly, thinking about separation the key message is to seek legal advice from a specialist family lawyer at an early stage – Written by Sarah Finnis. Sarah Specialises in Family Law and is based in the Girlings Solicitors Canterbury Office. Tel 01227 768374. Sarahfinnis@girlings.com www.girlings.com Girlings also have offices in Ashford, Herne Bay and Margate. They are a leading Kent Law Firm offering expert legal advice to Individuals and Business. They specialise in Family Law (Getting married, seperation and Divorce), Wills & Probate, buying and selling your home and Business Law.
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The History of Trench Watches by Ryan at www.fullywound.co.uk This is the first of a two part article. The trench watch is a type of watch that came into use around World War 1. Pocket watches were not practical in combat, so this was the transition between pocket watches and the wrist watch that we know today. A trench watch is a small pocket watch; usually a ladies pocket watch that would mostly have a solid silver lug put on then a leather strap of some kind added. They were given the nickname of wristlets as they were considered more of a passing fad than a serious timepiece. They were held in such disdain that many gentleman were actually quoted to say “I would sooner wear a skirt than a wrist watch”.
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The very first trench watch is unknown, but the first series of purpose-made wrist watches were produced buy Girard-Perregaux in 1880 for the German navy, but during World War 1 they were made by a few companies which included Omega and Longines. Later, several technological advents were credited with the British victory in the AngloBoer War (South Africa 1899-1902), including smokeless gunpowder, the magazine-fed rifle and even the automatic or machine gun. However, some would argue that it was a notso-lethal device that helped turn the tide into Britain’s favour - the wristwatch. While the British troops were superiorly trained and equipped, they were slightly outnumbered, and at a disadvantage while attacking the Boer’s heavily entrenched positions. Thanks to these recently designed weapons, a new age of war had emerged, which, now more than ever, required tactical precision. British officers achieved success by using these makeshift wristwatches to coordinate simultaneous troop movements, and synchronise flanking attacks against the Boer’s formations. In 1906, the evolution of wristlets took an even bigger step with the invention of the
expandable flexible bracelet, as well as the introduction of wire loops (or lugs) soldered onto small, open-faced pocket watch cases, allowing leather straps to be more easily attached. This aided their adaptation for military use and thus marked a turning point in the development of wrist watches for men. Another timely issue was the vulnerability of the glass crystal when worn during combat. This was addressed by utilising “pierced metal covers”, frequently called shrapnel guards. These were basically metal grills (often made of silver), placed over the dial of the watch— thereby protecting the glass from damage while still allowing the time to be easily read. A less common solution was the use of leather covers, snapped into place over the watch. While they did offer protection from damage, they were cumbersome to use, and thus were primarily seen in the extreme climates of Australia and Africa. Even with their success in combat, the popularity of the wristwatch was still limited to ladies’ models. They didn’t reach the mainstream market until some two decades later, when soldiers from around the world converged on Europe to help defeat the German Empire in WWI (1914-1919). Due to the strategic lessons learned in the Boer War, the demand for reliable, accurate wristwatches was now at its peak.
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