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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!

Until next time, have a great month!

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Clubs & Societies Enjoy Learning offers enjoyable adult classes

in NEW ROMNEY, DYMCHURCH and HYTHE. We teach ART APPRECIATION & SPANISH CLASSES. The Spanish Classes are not for complete beginners, but if you have done a bit of Spanish in the past and would like to brush up your skills, the classes might be suitable. Cost £5 per week. For further details contact ANDREW and DEBBY on 01303 875542 Royal British Legion New Romney meet 2nd Wednesday each month at Broadacre Hotel, North Street, New Romney at 7 p.m. contact 01797 361807 01797 361020 Keep Fit Have Fun Move to Music St, Mary’s Bay Village Hall, Jefferstone Lane. Thursday 10.15 - 11.15am. First class free then £4. Phone 01303 264915 E-mail chrisjeffery2711@outlook.com Walk and Talk Would you like to get more active in the company of others? Then meet David at the Romney Marsh Day Centre, Rolfe Lane, New Romney at 10am for a 1 hour walk every Tuesday. More info at www.doverdistrictvolunteering.org.uk The New Romney History Society meets at the Old School in New Romney, 4th Monday of the month, (except Aug and Dec), most meetings involve a guest speaker and time for discussion and research.

New Romney Bowls Club Come on out, the greens are great! Full facilities available from coaching to playing to suit any level. Bar and social programme throughout the year. With two mats and all week available you should have no problem finding time to play! Contact Roy on 01797 364886 Dymchurch Active Retirement Association (Synara) We meet at St Mary’s Bay Village Hall on the first Wednesday of the month. All enquiries to Kay Walker (Secretary) 01303 873542.

St Marys Bay Short Mat Bowls Club Plays At The Village Hall Jefferstone Lane Sundays Morning 10:30/13:00 Tuesdays Afternoon 2:00/5:00 Wednesday Evening 7:30/10:30.

St. Mary’s Bay Camera Club Meet on Thursday evenings at St. Mary’s Bay Village Hall. Contact 01303 873984.Yearly subscription £35 plus 50p per meeting, to help with hall hire costs, tea & biscuits.

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Make Room for Roses

by Pippa Greenwood

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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.

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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.

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.

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This New Year, Give a Child the Gift of Literacy Beanstalk is a national literacy charity that transforms children’s life chances by supporting volunteers to work in primary schools with children who have fallen behind with their reading.

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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.

Schools can ask Beanstalk for help when they have a student that is either struggling with their reading or disinterested in reading. A Beanstalk volunteer will then work in the

www.beanstalkcharity.org.uk school as a Reading Helper. They spend 30 minutes 1-to-1 with the child twice a week and try to bring the joy into reading, by reading fun books together, chatting and playing games.

Very importantly, Beanstalk sessions are meant to be very different from normal school and are relaxed, informal and fun.

Beanstalk is searching for members of the community to help in local primary schools in Ashford, Thanet, Shepway and Maidstone.

Reading Helpers visit a school for 90 minutes twice a week, and work with three pupils for a year.

Could you spare 90 minutes twice a week to make a difference to a child? Your community needs you. Full training and support is provided. If you have a passion for reading and can share this with a child then do please contact us.

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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,

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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.

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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.

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

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,

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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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Nicotine without the Nasties

By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk Smoking causes one in every five deaths in over 35s in England, killing half of all longterm smokers prematurely.

In light of this, and research confirming the dangers of second-hand and third-hand smoke, it’s not surprising many smokers are now seeking tobacco alternatives.

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Nicotine isn’t responsible for the damage cigarettes cause, but it’s addictive, and withdrawal makes addicts feel restless, anxious and depressed (hence the illusion that cigarettes ‘calm their nerves’).

Smokers want alternatives that deliver nicotine without cigarettes’ arsenic, cyanide, tar and other toxic nasties that harm themselves and others.

E-Cigarettes (and Mods, Vape Sticks, Personal Vaporisers) E-cigarettes are somewhat controversial due to the rapid growth and lack of regulation in the industry. Safety concerns include: • Safety of supposedly ‘safe’ ingredients, such as flavourings – although some are certified safe to eat, experts say this doesn’t necessarily mean they’re safe to inhale

• The inclusion of unspecified or dangerous chemicals such as aldehydes • Inconsistent or unspecified nicotine quantities • Throat irritation due to allergy to ingredients, such as nut flavourings or propylene glycol The NHS QuitForLife campaign warns: “E-cigarettes are significantly less harmful than tobacco cigarettes but are not harmless. Their long term health impact is unknown.”

While some e-cigarettes look similar to normal cigarettes, others look very different.

However, they’re all batteryoperated and work by heating the cartridge or refillable ‘tank’ of nicotine liquid to produce vapour when the user inhales and airflow is detected.

E-cigarettes are not currently licensed for prescription, but after May 2016, any e-cigarettes containing over 20mg/ml of nicotine will require authorisation by the Medicine and Healthcare Products Agency (MHRA).

Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products provide nicotine in a variety of ways and strengths, reducing cravings and alleviating withdrawal symptoms.

Patches Patches are popular as they are discreet, release a steady dose of nicotine into the bloodstream, and are available in a variety of doses and release times, allowing you to gradually reduce your dosage.

Chewing Gum Nicotine gum gives a burst of nicotine, just as a cigarette does, and can be used whenever you have the urge for a cigarette. 2mg and 4mg gums are available in a variety of flavours including mint, fruit and liquorice. The gum is chewed slowly until a tingling or nicotine taste is detected; then you can cease chewing until the tingling has subsided.

Exceeding maximum quantities and chewing gum without breaks can cause side effects such as heartburn or nausea.

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One cartridge lasts around 40 minutes.

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Cake and Bake Palmiers These delicious sweet pastries are easy to make using just 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:

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• 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

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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Lamb & Spinach Curry Serves 4

Ready in 55 minutes This mildly spiced curry thickened with red lentils and spinach will make a refreshing change for a family meal after all the traditional food over the festive season. Serve with a cooling cucumber and mint yoghurt and some warmed naan bread for a really filling mid-week supper.

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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

TIP For a spicier flavour replace the balti curry paste with one that has a little more heat such as Madras. Adding some finely chopped red chilli when frying the onion will also boost the heat factor!

Heat half the oil in a large heavy-based pan over a medium-high heat. Add half the lamb pieces and fry for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and sealed all over. Remove the lamb with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the rest of the oil and fry the rest of the lamb pieces in the same way.

Add the onion and garlic (and a splash more oil, if needed) and fry over a medium heat, stirring occasionally for 3-4 minutes, then stir in the curry paste and fry for a further minute until fragrant. Return the meat to the pan and stir to coat in the curry paste.

Stir in the chopped tomatoes, 300ml cold water and the lentils. Reduce the heat then cover and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils are soft and the meat is tender. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Stir in the spinach and coriander. Cover and cook for a further 2-3 minutes until the spinach has just wilted. Serve with the boiled basmati rice and lemon wedges.

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Charing Farmer’s Market Charing Church Barn 9 -11.30 every Thursday morning. Contact 01233 740176 Egerton Every Friday 2 - 4.30pm Millennium Hall

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Rolvenden - 01580 240763 Every Thursday 10am -12 noon St Mary’s Church and the Village Hall Rye Farmers Market Every Wednesday at Strand Quay 10am - 1 pm (From Midday Oct - April) Rye Market Every Thursday at the Cattle Market Car Park.

Early till around 3pm (depending on the weather)

Rye Country Market Formerly WI Market Rye Community Centre, Conduit Hill.

Every Friday 10am -11.30am Tenterden Country Market Every Friday 9.30am -11.00am St Mildred’s Church Hall, Church road.

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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 hand-made cards. Any lady interested or anyone who needs transport should contact Joy Taylor of 01303 812165 or Margaret Garrett on 01303 813932.

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Hobbies Has the Great Pottery Throwdown fired you up?

By Kate McLelland

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The BBC’s Great Pottery Throwdown finished in December after its first series of six programmes. Made by the team that produced The Great British Bake Off, it aimed to find Britain’s hottest pottery stars and, like Bake Off, it has helped the British public to understand more about the creation of artisan products, whether that’s a sourdough loaf or a set of stackable breakfast bowls.

Learning about the intricacies of pottery making has been a revelation to viewers who had previously not given much thought to the process, and since the series ended many have been eager to try it for themselves. So if you’re thinking of joining a pottery class, what are the basic things that you should know before you start?

It’s messy!

Think of two toddlers playing in a muddy field and multiply that image by ten to understand how you’ll look after your first go on the potter’s wheel. The essential ingredients when making pottery are clay and

water – combine that with a wheel that spins your wet clay object around, and you get the picture. Be prepared to wear old clothes and shoes, cut your nails, tie back your hair and bring an apron that covers from the chest down!

It’s not all about the wheel

There are two very different ways of making objects out of clay. Hand building, as the term suggests, doesn’t require a potter’s wheel: you will either make long, thin rolls of clay and build them up into a single shape (known as a pinch pot) or roll the clay out into slabs and join the pieces together with liquid clay to create a square or rectangular shape (slab pot).

The expression ‘throwing’ comes from the way the clay is thrown onto the centre of a flat, spinning tray (the potter’s wheel) and squeezed into shape as it revolves at speed. You’ll need quite a lot of strength in your hands to do this, as well as patience.

Inevitably the first few times you try, the clay will either slide

off the wheel or you’ll make a perfect, cylindrical shape only to see it twist and warp at the very last minute.

It’s slow

If you’re one of those people who likes to see instant results, pottery making may not be right for you, as the production of finished objects takes time.

When a piece is first made the clay is loaded with water and must be thoroughly and evenly dried out before it can be fired.

That’s a minimum of a week for freshly made (or ‘green’) objects.

It’s a science as well as a craft

Making the initial clay shape is just part of a process that ends with a hard material that in some cases is almost as durable as stone. A pottery oven (kiln) is not the same as a domestic oven and an apprentice potter will need to learn how clay and glazes react when heated to high temperatures.

The process of heating clay and glazes to reach their optimal point of melting is usually achieved over two

steps. Bisque firing is the first stage, where unglazed pots are heated just enough for them to be able to take the glaze that will give them their final, glossy finish.

Once glazes have been applied the pots go back into the kiln for the glaze firing. At this stage pots must be kept completely apart or the glazes will melt on to each other and bond the pots together.

It needs space and investment

You may be happy to continue working with others as you learn your craft at a local pottery class, but eventually you might decide to go it alone. If so, you will need to find additional space for your hobby. A large shed or a garage with electrics connected would

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Taking up pottery making can be hugely satisfying and rewarding but it’s not a hobby you can simply pick up and put down again. It may take several weeks for you to make your first pottery objects and it could take considerably longer before you are proficient enough to create objects you might offer for sale. If you are

still keen to have a go, the Hotcourses website (www. hotcourses.com) has a list of over 1,000 courses available in the UK. Once again, the BBC has opened our eyes to a craft that has been largely overlooked in recent years. The Great Pottery Throwdown may not eventually prove as successful as The Great British Bake-Off, but at least it has helped us to understand the skill, passion and commitment required to make a simple pottery object that can be used and enjoyed for years.

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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’.

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It is a non-confrontational process for separating 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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When we say regular we don’t mean once a year.

Looking at your accounts once a year is like driving your car looking through the rear-view mirror and not looking ahead. Not only is it dangerous it won’t get you very far. Processing your information, invoices & payments etc., on a regular basis provides you with a view to the future. Your books should be updated at least monthly and ideally weekly. Weekly updates provide you with the exact position of cash going in and out of your business enabling you to better manage your business.

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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. She’s also only recently overcome the depression that stole two years of her life. Sleeping mainly on strangers’ sofas, the pair get to experience a different side of the countries they visit, and learn more about themselves, and each other, as they go.

One Million Lovely Letters – Jodi Ann Bickley A serious brain infection at 22 left Jodi Ann Bickley so depressed she was close to ending her own life. While relearning to walk and do basic everyday tasks, Jodi decided to bring hope to other people’s lives by writing letters to strangers. She ended up writing thousands, and now has a team of volunteers, who handwrite letters to people who request them, all over the globe.

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.

Take Your Soul to Work – Erica Brown Whether you’re a team manager, or the CEO of a multinational business, leadership can be exhausting. It’s all too easy to get caught up in the day-to-day minutiae of working life, and forget about the bigger picture. Take Your Soul to Work gives you a daily meditation to help you steer your business in a more compassionate way, and inspire your employees. Read it in order, or dip in and out when you need particular guidance on an area of leadership, from mentoring to discipline.

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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Design & Installation / Housing New Builds Residential Rewiring / Test & Inspection Data & Communication Cabling CCTV Cable Installation / Lighting Alarm Systems / Intercom Systems Electric Gate Systems

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Office: 01233 820400 James: 07912 030 574 Elliott: 07891 175 422

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CPC Builders • Loft Conversions • Garage Conversions • Extensions • Timber Frame Construction • Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) • Garden Room / Office/ Studio • Flat Roofs • Velux Windows

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Tel: 01797 320771 or 07941 087415 Please Mention The

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T J K Plastering & Building Friendly reliable service Qualified and fully insured Call Tom on

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Plumbing & Heating Services

All plumbing work undertaken no job too small!

Burst pipes, Blockages, Taps, Pumps, Radiators & Drainage work. Bathroom & Shower Installation

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

Heating Installations • Repairs • Pumps & Radiators Specialist Powerflushing and De-Scaling Service

Telephone: 01303 812148 Mobile: 07738907717 www.plumbing-masters.co.uk

Call: Michael on 01233 733779 or 07515 651 717 No Call Out Charge. 24hr Service

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• Conservatories - Advice, design & CAD • General building & renovations • General Maintenance & Repairs • Paths, patios, driveways, block or paving • Decking and Car Ports

01303 812889 • 07710 077711

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Plumbing & Heating Services PLUMBING

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

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

HEATING

Installations Repairs Pumps & Radiators Specialist Power Flushing & De-scaling Service

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TINA FRANCIS DOMESTIC ELECTRICIAN

New Installations Re-wires Additional or replacement Lights, sockets etc Mobile 07761 695101 Email – tinafrancis1@aol.com

Newchurch, Romney Marsh, TN29 0DH

• • • • •

Industrial • Commercial • Domestic New Installations • General Electrical Repairs Showers / Extractor Fans • Energy Saving Advice Emergency Lighting • Solar Panels Garden Electrics • Inspection & PAT Testing Full and Part Rewires • Central Vacuum System • Under Floor Heating

Call: 01233 665107

E: laureng@tbelectrical.org.uk

FREE Quotations!

Oil Heating & Oil Cookers R-OAK Services M. Oakley & O.Stanley - Oil-fired Specialists Breakdowns & Servicing • Boiler Installation • Power Flushing AGA, Rayburn, Alpha, Stanley, Worcester, Tel: 01233 770138 www.ohoc.co.uk Grant, Boulter, Potterton, Trianco and more...

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useful information Emergency 999 Police Neighbhd Team Ashford & Tenterden 101 Crimestoppers

0800 555 111 Out of Hours Doctor William Harvey Hospital

0845 4349655 01233 633331

Samaritans www.samaritans.org

08457 90 90 90

Electricity: Southern Electric EDF Energy Gas: Natural LPG

www.ageconcern.org.uk

01233 626185 0845 7697555 01233 647 422 01233 668 765

CARM

01233 758122 E: office@carmromneymarsh.org.uk W: Www.carmromneymarsh.org.uk

Macmillan Cancer Support

W: www.forget-me-nots.co.uk 0845 770 8090 0800 783 8866 0800 111 999 Details on tank

Doctors Surgery

Brookland Village Hall Surgery 01797 223230

New Romney

Oak Hall Surgery Church Lane Surgery

Dymchurch 46

Citizens Advice Bureau Alcoholics Anonymous Ashford Volunteer Centre Age Concern

Orgarswick Surgery Martello Medical Practice

Parkinson’s UK, Ashford Branch Contact Mike Wharrad East Kent Strokes

01233 623520 01233 840448

www.eastkentstrokes.org

SE Kent Multiple Sclerosis Soc. 07767 326138 Royal British Legion 01233 620 167 National Train Enquiries www.nationalrail.co.uk Bus Enquiries

Arriva Bus Enquiries (Travel Line) 0871 200 22 33 01797 362 106 (Customer Services) 08456 00 22 99 01797 364756 01303 872293 08443 878343

Veterinary Surgeons

Cinque Ports Veterinary 01797 321771 Associates Barrow Hill Veterinary Surgery 01797 363177

Village Hall Bookings

Dymchurch 01303 874527 Newchurch 0774 9369 861 Ivychurch Pearl Sharland 01797 344121 info@ivychurch.org.uk

St. Mary’s Bay

01303 873215

New Romney Community Warden Gareth Roberts

Parish Councils:

Brenzett Brookland Burmarsh Dymchurch Ivychurch Lydd Town Council Newchurch New Romney Town Council Old Romney St Mary in the Marsh Snargate

Shepway District Council

0777 339 6751 01797 344415 01797 344464 TBC 01303 872708 TBC 01797 320999 High Pressure Jetting 01303 873754 Service & Repair to 01797 362348 Sewage treatment plants 01797 363260 Soakaway Testing 01303 874341 01797 344358 Cesspool Emptying 01233 840624 Service 01303 853000

If any of the above information is incorrect please let us know by calling 01233 720488. Thank you Disclaimer: Every care is taken to ensure this directory is as accurate as possible but the publishers do not accept responsibility for any loss or damage resulting from errors or omissions.

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