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Spring Grove School

Spring Grove School A great place to grow

Open Morning

with displays of children’s work and hobbies

Saturday 22nd March 9.30am - 12.00pm • • • • • •

Small classes - ensuring 1:1 attention and support A family atmosphere - we know every child and their family A rich programme of Music, French, Art, PE and Science Outstanding Results in our National assessment exams Exceptional Kent Test Results The production of charming, motivated and happy children

Spring Grove School, Harville Road, Wye, TN25 5EZ Tel: 01233 812337 Email: office@springgroveschool.co.uk www.springgroveschool.co.uk

ROCK / FOLK / BLUES / JAZZ / PROGRESSIVE ROCK / PSYCHEDELIC ROCK / PRIVATE PRESSINGS Please contact Tel: (01227) 830399 email: m.galloway27@btinternet.com We are interested in buying excellent condition (both sleeve & disc) LP vinyl albums from the years 1960 - 1975. Whole collections always wanted.

Absolute top prices are guaranteed.

Here is an example of some of the artists whose LP’s we are looking for:-

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ART/ PINK FLOYED/ JIMI HENDRIX/ BERT JANSCH/ KING CRIMSON/ TREES/ LED ZEPPLIN/ JULY/ MAY BLITZ/ NICK DRAKE/ MELLOW CANDLE/ BLACK SABBATH/ PRETTY THINGS/ KINKS/ NICK GREENWOOD/ I.S.BAND/ HIGH TIDE/ KALEIDOSCOPE/ COB/ COMUS/ SPIROGYRA/ ANNE BRIGGS/ FAIRPORT CONVENTION/ MICHAEL GARRICK/ ANDROMEDA/ AFFINITY/ ARZACHEL GENTLE GIANT/ BUDGIE/ PUSSY/ ARCADIUM/ CAN/ HUMAN BEAST/ LINDA HOYLE/ HONEYBUS/ DAVY GRAHAM/ URIAH HEEP/ T2/ PETE BROWN/ PATTO/ CZAR/ ELIAS HULK/ EGG/ CARAVAN/ SLAPP HAPPY/ MIRKWOOD/ SKIP BIFFERTY/ FOREST/ ROOM/ BAKERLOO/ DEL RICHARDSON/ NORMAN HAINES BAND/ FRUPP/ ITHACA/ VAN DER GRAFF GENERATOR/ GRAVY TRAIN/ JADE WARRIOR/ FUCHSIA/ DEEP PURPLE/ ROY HARPER/ BILL FAY/ JETHRO TULL/ DARK/ STEEL MILL/ ASHKAN/ SIMON FINN/ FUZZY DUCK/ FREE/ KEVIN AYERS/ MIGHTY BABY/ OCTOPUS/ MOUSE/ MIKE TAYLOR TRIO/ THE END/ DON RENDELL/ KENNY WHEELER + 1000’s of others.

Have You Any Rock Vinyl LP’s on the Following Labels?

HARVEST / VERTIGO SWIRL / DAWN / DECCA / DERAM / DERAM NOVA / BLUE HORIZON / CMS / LIBERY / RCA / COLUMBIA / PHILIPS / PARLAPHONE / FONTANA +++

Absolute Top £££’S Paid For Superb Examples.

It is the condition that counts! Below is an indication of prices we will pay: NICK GREENWOOD - COLD CUTS (KINGDOM LABEL) - WILL PAY £1500 + LEAFHOUND - GROWER OF MUSHROOM (DECCA LABEL) - WILL PAY £1500 + CATAPILLA - CHANGES (VERTIGO SWIRL LABEL) - WILL PAY £800 + SINDELFINGEN - ODGIPIG (MEDWAY LABEL) - WILL PAY £400 +

Please Phone For Offers on Any Obscure Vinyl That You Have, Immediate Offers on (01227) 830399 We can travel to inspect & offer on collections, we are situated in Bridge.

Sorry we are NOT interested in Pop / Soul / Classical / Easy Listening / 50’s Rock & Roll records. Beatles & Rolling Stones originals always wanted but only in NEAR PERFECT condition.

Thank you for your interest.

Welcome to the village directory Hi everyone, a belated welcome to 2014, I would like to wish you all a very happy new year and thank you for your continued support as we head into our 9th year of publishing.

Every month each of the magazines is published on our website for online viewing, making it possible to link to advertiser websites and email, this year we also plan to make the magazine available via smartphones, tablet and iPad, providing an opportunity for even more content, so watch this space...

Those 9 years have flown, but for at least 5 of them the country has been in a very challenging recession, as we appear to be turning the corner into more optimistic times, on behalf ~ Debbie of my advertisers I would like to say a sincere thank you for supporting our local businesses. T: 01233 720488 My time off over the Christmas period has given e: info@thevillagedirectory.co.uk me time to think and review the magazines. e: events@thevillagedirectory.co.uk With eight individual magazines now under w: www.thevillagedirectory.co.uk my belt I can confidently say that there will be no further additions to the collection, my focus is to make each and every one the best that it can be. I receive great feedback on the editorial content and the importance of having something interesting to read, so in the year ahead I plan to expand this content and increase the space given to events, balancing this more evenly with advertising content.

Due to a few gremlins in my Events processing procedure I have made changes that took effect with the December Issue, but to ensure this continues to work successfully please send your events to this email address: events@ thevillagedirectory.co.uk this will keep them separate from the large volume of other email that arrives on a daily basis.

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the garden

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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J M Interiors shares their 5 essential ingredients for a classic country look;

CREATE A CLASSIC COUNTRY KITCHEN

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.

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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.

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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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food & drink

Sausages and Puy Lentils Serves 4

Ready in 40 minutes

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.

Ingredients: 8

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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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Local Markets

In Season:

Challock

Fruit

Salad

Challock Memorial Hall, Blind Lane.

1st & 3rd Friday of each month 1pm to 4pm Contact Pauline Hickson 01233 740979

Apples Pears Rhubarb

Endive Lettuce

The Barn Shop Traditional Market Challock 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month 10am – 2pm Contact 01233 740237

Vegetables

Fish

Charing Farmer’s Market Charing Church Barn 9 -11.30 every Thurs morning Contact 01233 740176

Egerton Fridays 2 - 4.30pm Millennium Hall

Wye First and third Saturday of every month on the Village Green in Wye. Tel: 07804 652156 www.wyefarmersmarket.co.uk

Artichoke (Jerusalem) Beetroot Broccoli Brussel Sprouts Carrots Cabbage Cauliflower Celeriac Celery Chard Chicory Greens Kale Leeks Onions Parsnips Potatoes Shallots Squash Swede Salsify Turnips Winter Greens

Brill Clams Cockles Haddock Hake Halibut John Dory Lemon Sole Mussels Oysters Salmon Turbot

Meat & Game Beef Guinea fowl Hare Mutton Pork Rabbit Veal Venison Wood Pigeon

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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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Wintercare For Your Pets 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.

Joint Supplements- there are a 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.

prescribed by a veterinary surgeon. So contact your vet for a physical examination and to discuss whether these are required for your pet.

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.

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Caring vets for all your pets, horses and farm animals

Anti-inflammatory Medications - in some cases these will be required. These must be

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L i v e Ja z z Events Fe b / Ma r

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 we r T: 0 1 3 0 3 2 6 0 3 3 0 Thurs Feb 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 Thurs Feb 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 .

Tues Feb 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 Thurs Feb 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 Thur March 6th THE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ VOCALIST & MULTI AWARD WINNER IAN SHAW with BARRY GREEN piano & MICK HUTTON double bass Thur March 13th THE CLARK TRACEY QUINTET The return of the young guns - lead by Europes No1 Jazz Drummer CLARK TRACEY Plus HENRY ARMBOUG- JENNINGS Trumpet - voted 2013 rising star CHRIS MADDOCK Alto / Tenor Sax RUEBEN JAMES Piano DANIEL CASIMIR Double Bass 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

February

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 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

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.

Please tells us about your local village events, with delivery to every single home in your local area the magazine will promote your events as thoroughly and extensively as possible - and it’s completely FREE! Send Events or Clubs & Societies to: events@thevillagedirectory.co.uk Thank you

Clubs & Societies Kent Youth Theatre: Stage and screen academy, a stage for any age from 3+. Classes in the performing arts with its own agency for professional work. 01227 730177 Canterbury Air Cadets: Ages 13 to 17 Years (01227) 768497 Invictor Athletics Club: From 7 Years Contact@ Iekac.org.uk Badminton: Racketeers Ages 7 to 16 Years (01227) 709377 Bokwa & Zumba: Next Generation Dance Studio Adults (07597) 052999 Body Conned And Yoga: Charlton Park Adults (01227) 831355 Ballet: Tippy Toes - Ages 18 Months To 4 Years (07786) 566647 Beavers & Carbs: Stelling Minnis - Ages 6 to 10 Years 01227 700552 Brown’s & Rainbows: Petham - Ages 5 to 10 yrs 01227 738766 Canterbury Bowling Club: Adults Men & Ladies 01227 463704 Calligraphy Group: Fresh Start Calligraphy Group.

Adults (07522) 921790 Canterbury Camcorder Club: Adults Second Friday of Month 01227 730431

what’s on Dance-Ballet, Tap, Modern: Next Generation Dance Studio, from three Years (07597) 052999 Football: Chartham Sports Club, from Age 4 (01227) 732442 Golf: Broom Park Golf Club, Junior Lessons (01227) 830728 Gardeners Society: Waltham, 01227 701088 Gymnastics: Canterbury Gym Club from 3 Years (07941) 778057 Hockey: Polo Farm Sports Club from 3 years (01227) 769159 Horse Riding: Park Farm Riding School from 5 yrs (01227) 728349 Canterbury Horticultural Society: 01227 731171 Karate: Canton Martial Arts from 5 years (0845) 519 0390 Piano & Singing Tuition: Charlton Park All Ages (01304) 611996 Rotary Club-Whitstable: Chesterfield Golf Club Adults www.whitstable Rotary.org Canterbury Rugby Club: from Age 7 (01227) 761301 Canterbury Sea Cadets: Sea Cadets Ages 10 to 18 years, 07772835006 Squash: Charlton Park, Adults (01227) 831355 Singing: The Lemon Zingers, Children & Adults

www.lemonzingers.co.uk Canterbury Tae Kwon Do Club: From 6 years (07939) 362473

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Number Pyramid: 16, 8, 8, 3, 5 Hieroglyphics: Sahara Desert

Making Music Last November I was fortunate to be able to sing in Canterbury’s new Colyer-Fergusson Music Building at the University of Kent. This magnificent new facility is accessible to both University members and the local community offering a purpose-built, flexible performance space that can accommodate a wide range of musical activities.

On a more modest but no less musically ambitious scale, Spring Grove is about to complete a new Music Room Development that will be accessible to both our own pupils and our local community.

The log cabin design will provide a large performance space ideal for orchestral, drama and dance performances. In addition, two new individual teaching rooms will ease the pressure on the rest of the school buildings.

In recent years, Spring Grove has developed a well-earned reputation for exciting, innovative and joyous music-making. The philosophy is that everyone sings and everyone can play. We believe that our choir is the whole school and as such we have tremendous fun singing community songs, hymns and some challenging pieces such as Britten’s Psalm 150 which was performed by children, teachers and parents on the composer’s 100th Birthday.

About 80% of our children in the top years choose to learn an instrument and there are ensembles and opportunities to perform aplenty. Last summer’s big concert included an orchestra of 40 young musicians, players are increasingly involved in community events and winning musical awards to senior schools.

Music is good for you Music comes out of the woodwork and lessons can be heard all over the school. This is not a distraction but a positive asset and conducive to good work and progress in all areas of school life. We believe that our arts programme adds an important dimension to those preparing for 11+ or exam entry to senior schools. We have numerous examples of talented musicians who are equally skilful on the sports field or are scholars in the classroom.

Singing or playing music is definitely good for the brain; it is also a marvellous therapy for troubled souls.

Later this year there will be two visiting groups that will offer direct support to our Music Appeal: The Crypt Choir from King’s School Canterbury will give a special concert in Wye Church on Saturday, 26th April. On Wednesday, 21st May, will be the grand opening of the new music room and our special guest will be Dutch violinist and jazz musician, Tim Kliphuis. He will lead some spectacular workshops through the day followed by a concert in the evening. Both concerts are open to the public and ticket details will be published shortly.

Affording a dedicated rehearsal and performance space on the Spring Grove campus, the new music room will also be available to hire as a venue for rehearsals and workshops which will appeal to a range of local organisations. (contact 01233 812337 / office@springgroveschool.co.uk ) Bill Jones - Headmaster, Spring Grove School www.springgroveschool.co.uk 01233 812337 / 07732329163

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Clever Contouring Kim Kardashian is known for her flawless make-up look which perfectly accentuates her features and draws attention to her razorsharp cheekbones.

Skilled in the art of contouring, her make-up artist cleverly uses cosmetics to emphasis particular parts of her face, which creates her striking trademark look.

Here’s how you can get cheekbones which rival Kim’s: Firstly you’ll need to prime your skin. Choose the primer that’s right for you: green toned versions neutralise redness in the skin and mattifying primers eradicate shine. Smooth the product over your entire face, after applying a light moisturiser.

Next, select two foundations in two different shades; the first should be one shade lighter than your natural skin tone and the other one shade darker.

Apply the lighter foundation to the centre of your forehead, bring it down onto the middle of your nose, in a straight line (this will make your nose appear straighter and slimmer), apply under your eyes and to the tops of your cheekbones, then lastly to the centre of your chin.

Sweep the darker shade under your cheekbones, along the outer sides of your nose, either side of the lighter colour, and on your temples and jaw line. Blend down onto your neck so that you don’t end up with a visible foundation line.

Use a light-reflecting - not a glittery or overly shimmery highlighter to make certain areas of your face really stand out.

Apply the product under the arch of your eyebrows, along the tops of your cheekbones, down the centre of your nose and on your cupid’s bow.

To finish, and to bring the entire look together, dust translucent powder over your entire face and add a touch of colour to the apples of your cheeks using a pink blusher.

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Define your cupid’s bow by drawing a ‘V’ in the centre curve of your top lip, bring the line round and down using soft feathery strokes. Line the curve of the bottom lip with the same light movements, and soften by lightly blending with your finger.

Choose a striking shade of red lipstick and carefully apply the colour within the line using a lip brush.

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Wipe the applicator before use and work the brush through your lashes using a quick side to side motion, ensuring that every area is covered.

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