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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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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.

I like to use the steel wire with a dense foam covering – strong but soft!

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

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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

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

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…

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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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In Full Bloom Across Kent Every March, thousands of people take to the streets to collect donations for Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal. Marie Curie is calling for more volunteers to help them in 2016 by signing up to collect at one of the 100 collections across Kent. Most shifts are for 2 hours and it’s a great thing to do with a friend or family member as most places allow two people to collect at a time, dogs are also welcome!

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Stop. Refresh Refocus Relax Relaxation is perhaps the single most important key to health and wellbeing and the best antidote to stress. Literally, relaxation is defined as 'the state of being free from tension and anxiety'. When you really understand the importance of this, it's not surprising to learn that being relaxed is one of the most powerful states you can experience - and one where so much more becomes possible.

Many successful people across all walks of life know this and value the clarity and focus that relaxation brings.

Relaxation, mindfulness and meditation continue to grow in popularity and have been the buzz words on the lips of many celebs, incorporated into schools, colleges, big business (Google now has its own groundbreaking mindfulness training programme called 'Search Inside Yourself'), used in Parliament and in the US Military for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

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New Beginnings In need of a change in 2016?

Whether you want to alter your life’s direction, go travelling, or just be a bit healthier, sometimes you need a little inspiration before you take the plunge. This month’s selection of books features new adventures, new thinking and everyday acts of courage that might well offer just the motivation you need.

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The Soup Cleanse – Angela Blatteis and Vivienne Vella If you’re feeling the effects of a Christmas of excess, a detox could help you get back on track.

Soups are a great way to get the nutrition you need, while cutting out the ‘junk’. They’re also far more filling than juices, so won’t leave you feeling hungry, and they can be prepared ahead in batches, so work well if you don’t always have time to cook fresh food from scratch. With several detox programmes to choose from, and some truly delicious recipes, The Soup Cleanse could help you to kickstart a healthier 2016.

No Baggage – Clara Bensen A travel memoir with a difference, No Baggage sees Clara travelling through Europe with a man she’s only recently met, no luggage and no fixed plans for where to stay.

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The Year Without a Purchase – Scott Dannemiller Tired of the relentless drive for more ‘stuff’, Scott and Gaby Dannemiller decided to take a step away from consumerism and commit to a year without buying anything other than food and other essentials. This book records their experience and what they learned along the way. The couple are Christian and their religious beliefs played a big part in their decision, as did the desire to spend more meaningful time together as a family. Far from being a self-righteous lecture, it’s laugh out loud funny, and manages to make you think about your own spending habits, without a hint of nagging.

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Coal River – Ellen Marie Wiseman Sometimes small acts of courage can change communities. This historical novel tells the story of the harsh reality of coal mining in the 1900s and Emma, a young woman who decides to take a stand and speak out against child labour. While fictional, much of what Emma witnesses is based on fact, and in many parts of the world her fight is just as relevant today as it was a hundred years ago. Gripping.

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Cake and Bake Palmiers These delicious sweet pastries are easy to make a sheet of ready-rolled puff pastry and caster sugar. Serve with coffee, or sandwich together in pairs with jam and whipped double cream for an indulgent dessert.

Ingredients: 16

• 1 x 375g pack ready-rolled puff pastry • 4 tbsp caster sugar • 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)

TIP For savoury palmiers, spread the pastry with a little pesto sauce, then scatter over finely grated Parmesan cheese instead of the sugar.

Makes approx 28 Ready in 1 hour

using just

1. Unroll the puff pastry sheet and trim the edges to a neat rectangle, if necessary. Sprinkle over 2 tbsp of the caster sugar and half the cinnamon (if using).

Using a rolling pin, gently roll over the sugar to lightly press it into the pastry.

2. Fold in the long sides of the pastry rectangle halfway towards the centre. Sprinkle over a little more caster sugar and press down with the rolling pin. Fold each long side in again to meet in the centre.

3. Sprinkle with the rest of the sugar and cinnamon (if using), then fold the pastry in half lengthways to form one long strip. Transfer to a board and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

4. Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7. Dampen a large baking sheet by sprinkling with cold water.

5. Cut across the chilled pastry length into about 28 thin slices. Place the slices, cut-side down, on the baking sheet. Flatten each one slightly with the palm of your hand.

6. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until crisp and golden brown. Turn each slice over with a palette knife halfway through cooking. Transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool.

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L i v e Ja z z What’s On

Fe b r u a r y 1 6 T h e Fo l k e s t o n e J a z z C l u b At T h e To we r To B o o k C a l l : 0 1 3 0 3 2 7 7 1 7 5 February 4th THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ DIGBY FAIRWEATHERS HALF DOZEN (7pc) £12 Feb 11th THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ Pete Cater’s MINISTRY OF JAZZ £12 Feb 16th THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ THE MODERN JAZZ QUARTET CELEBRATION £10 Feb 25th THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ THE ANITA WARDELL QUARTET £10

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March 3rd THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ THE HUMPHREY LYTTLETON BAND £12 March 10th THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ ALEX & WILLIE GARNETT QUINTET £10 March 17th THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ THE JIM MULLEN TRIO + + DAVE LEWIS £10 March 24th THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ STEVE WATERMAN & HIS ALL STAR SEPTET £12 March 29th THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ THE ROGER BEAUJOLAIS QUARTET £10

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

Friday 5th February Weald U3A. Come and be Enthralled by Richard Durrant’s presentation, ‘The Number 26 Bus to Paraguy’ at The Zion Baptist Church, High Street, Tenterden. Non members are welcome to attend the lecture for £3. The U3A is for the dynamic over-50s, there is a wide choice of interest groups. These groups aim to provide leisure, creative and educational opportunities in friendly sociable surroundings. You don’t have to be retired to join us! Please see our website www.u3asites. org.uk/weald or contact Richard Sargent, tel; 01580 764239, email: r.sargent@btinternet.com Monday 8th February - Smeeth W.I are looking forward to a very interesting time when they meet for their February meeting at the Brabourne and Smeeth Village Hall at 7.30. Their speaker is Roger Free who will recount Life in the Kalahari. There will be the usual trading table, with Members goods, books and handmade cards. Any lady interested or anyone who needs transport should contact Joy Taylor of 01303 812165 or Margaret Garrett on 01303 813932.

Ashford Decorative & Fine Arts Society Tuesday 16th February, Aldington Village Hall,

10.30 coffee, 11.00 lecture on “John Constable & the making of masterpieces”. The talk will examine how Constable’s ideas evolved & will reveal the painstaking and sometimes surprising ways in which he constructed his works. Call Christine on 01233 720241

Wednesday 9th March, a visit to Ingatestone Hall in Essex and Gainsborough’s House in Suffolk, with guided tours of each. Ingatestone Hall is a grade 1 listed Tudor Manor House built for the Petre family, who continue to own and occupy it. Gainsborough’s House, the birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough in 1727, has an outstanding collection of his drawings and paintings. Includes coffee, lunch & coach. Call Ruth on 01233 720718.

See www.ashforddfas.org.uk for more details.

Thur 11th February - Tenterden and District National Trust Association St Mildred’s Church

Hall, Church Road, Tenterden. 2.30 pm “The First Prize” Imogen Corrigan Visitors welcome. Further information 01580 764791 Tuesday 15th March, Aldington Village Hall, 10.00 coffee, 11.00 lecture on “Medecine in Art throughout the Ages”. For more

than 500 years the mysteries of medecine have inspired works of art around the world. The talk looks at some of the bizarre & amusing depictions of illness & healing in art. Call Christine on 01233 720241.

Wednesday 17th February 2016 - The Weald of Kent Computer Club will meet in Biddenden New

Village Hall at 7.30 pm. This evening there will be a talk on “Computer Security”. Annual membership is £10.00. Non-members are welcome at £2 a visit.

Full details: http://www.wealdofkentcomputerclub. co.uk/Enquiries: secretarywkcc@yahoo.co.uk

Wednesday 24th February The Biddenden Horticultural Society meets in the New Village

Hall (7:15pm for 7:30pm start) when Jeff and Sylvia Wagner will be presenting “ Phantasmagoria” – Magic Lantern show brought up to date. Members £1.50, Non Members £2.50. Annual membership £5.

New members always welcome. Contact Irene on 01580291777 or Lesley on 01580291931.

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Clubs & Societies Every Monday - Have fun and get fit with a mixed group of friendly joggers with a sense of humour. The Friends of the Mole Hash House Harriers meet at 7.30pm every Monday at various pubs across the East Kent area. All ages and levels of fitness and even dogs are welcome. Find out where we are running this week at:fotmh3.com; find us on Facebook: Fun Running Club East Kent or email: hash.running@gmail.com for more.

The Biddenden Horticultural Society Annual membership £5.

New members welcome.

Contact Irene Orsborne on 01580 291777 or Lesley Lidgett on 01580 291931.

Little Chart Bridge Club Friendly duplicate bridge every Tuesday afternoon at Little Chart Village Hall. For more information please contact Carmen Gunther on 01233 840 395.

Kennington Badminton Club, play at the Norton Knatchbull School on a Wed evening from 7.30 p.m.-10.00 p.m. Contact Mark Feeney on 01233 663030 or Shirley Mountford on 01233 610134.

Biddenden Squash Club 01580 291130 Gordon Jones Playing Field, Biddenden. Friendly club with 2 courts and a bar. email: info@biddendensquash. co.uk www.biddendensquash.co.uk Smarden Heritage Centre - Smarden Charter Hall, Smarden. Open every Friday 9:30am to 1:30pm visit: www.smardenheritagecentre. synthasite.com Biddenden Junior Football Club - Always looking for new players 7 -18, for fun and enjoyable football. Contact Steve on 07958 447948.

Smarden Short Mat Bowls Club We welcome new novice or experienced bowlers of all ages.

We meet every Thurs. morning at 9.45am and occasionally on a weekday evening, in the Charter Hall Smarden. Contact Malcolm 01233 770572.

Egerton Over 60’s Club If you enjoy stimulating speakers,enjoyable outings and eating out, then become a member of this Club. You don’t have to be over 60, we’ll welcome you whatever your age. We meet in the lovely Egerton Millennium Hall on the 2nd Monday of each month at 2pm to enjoy a speaker, short Club business followed by sandwiches, savouries, and homemade cakes all washed down with a few cuppers.--and all for £2 a meeting. !!

The Roots Project Conservation Volunteers What we do: Regular practical conservation tasks and woodland craft workshops based in Longbeech Wood, Charing.

Contact: Carrie Eeles (Activities Officer) Tel: 07920404546 Email: info@therootsproject.co.uk www.therootsprojectconservationvolunteers.org.uk

Pilates Classes. Westwell Village Hall. Thursdays 915am. £36 per 6 week block. Contact Victoria 07543543373/vsaker@hotmail.co.uk PILATES Smarden Wednesday 6.00 p.m.; Biddenden Mon 7.15 p.m. and Tues 9.30 a.m. and 11.15 a.m. Also at Tenterden. Body Control Qualified Instructor: contact Liz on 07958 708874 or e-mail lizsims.pilates@gmail.com 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.

The Weald of Kent Computer Club meets in the New Biddenden Village Hall. Annual membership costs £10 and covers free admission to all 10 meetings. Non members are £2 per visit. New members welcome. Enquiries to:secretarywkcc@yahoo.co.uk or visit:www. wealdofkentcomputerclub.co.uk 

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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.

Fancy trying a different shampoo and conditioner? 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. Look out for the brand in Boots.

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

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Now I do love a multi-tasker, so when I heard of a shoe cream that you can use as a lip balm, moisturiser, hair conditioner and massage oil, I really was intrigued! Po-Zu’s new Edible Shoe Cream (£7.50) is formulated from coconut oil

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In another of our regular series on legal matters, Laura Hails, Chartered Legal Executive at Pengelly & Rylands Solicitors, talks about Collaborative Law. Collaborative Law is a legal process which enables couples who have decided to separate, or to end their marriage, to work collectively with their lawyers.

Rather than you each taking independent advice from a family lawyer and the solicitors then conducting negotiations on your behalf, the Collaborative Law process involves you, your partner and your lawyers sitting down together to work things out at face-to-face meetings, known as ‘fourway meetings’.

Laura Hails – Chartered Legal Executive So, if you would like some initial advice about divorce or separation, or any matters regarding family law, please feel free to call Amy, secretary to the family department, to arrange an appointment, or just for some more information on 01580 762248.

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couples who wish to avoid the disputes which might only be resolved by the intervention of Court proceedings.

It requires the two parties to share a desire to reach an agreement that is fair to the whole family, being open and honest with each other, rather than arguing about what each person wants. It requires each party to be able to see the other person’s point of view.

Couples each instruct their own lawyer, who has been trained in the collaborative process.

You will sign an agreement to work together and an important part of the process is that if you fail to reach an agreement, you have to instruct alternative solicitors to take the matter to Court.

Laura Hails is a member of ‘Resolution’, a national organisation of family lawyers committed to non-confrontational divorce, separation and other family problems. She would always be happy to explain the benefits of Collaborative Law in greater detail at an appointment.

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