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Our Private Care Service carers can come to your house and assist you ďŹ rst thing in the morning and / or last thing at night. This help can form part of a tailored package of care that could help you stay in your own home for longer, rather than going into a care home before its really needed. We can assist those who need help due to frailty, disability or illness to live as independently as possible, with comfort and dignity, in their own home. Overnight Sleep-in Care is also available from 10pm to 7am.
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Golfers tend to be healthier and live longer than the average person* they walk over 4 miles per round and often play 2 or 3 times a week so it’s not surprising. Tenterden Golf Club is a members club with a friendly welcoming atmosphere. Call us now and find out about joining or learning to play. *Swedish medical university Karolinska institute study. †6 months membership.
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Welcome to the village directory Hi everyone, Happy new year and welcome to 2013, yes I know Christmas and New Year now seems a distant memory, but I hope it’s a great one. 2012 was certainly an eventful year, first we had the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee where we showed the world our very British stiff upper lip by being determined to celebrate and enjoy ourselves whilst being soaked to the skin in persistent rain. Then came the Olympics with that amazing opening ceremony, followed by all those gold medals. I’m not a sporty person at all, other than winter sports, I’ve never really been that interested in watching it on tv, but this was something very different, I was captivated. From my point of view, the whole event, combined with the Para Olympics was totally inspiring, I was proud to be British. To finish off the year the Mayan Calendar was thought to predict the end of the world on the 21st December. What a relief to wake up on the 22nd and find that everything and everyone was still as it should be! My husband put a positive spin on this, he believes that the end of the Mayan Calendar signifies change, rather than the doom that others predicted. We’ve had enough doom and gloom recently, especially when it comes to the world’s finances, so lets hope that 2013 is a turning point and the beginning of a more prosperous, optimistic period of time.
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The Garden Shed February By Jackie Witcher - Tenterden & District Horticultural Society
Happy New Year to you all, I know it’s a bit late, but as you know there is no January Directory issue.
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Well I hope you all got what you wanted for Christmas and not lumps of coal. I was very pleased that I had a few packs of gardening gloves, in my stocking, which I was very low on, but also a bit disappointed that there was no compost. Do you think people think that I am joking when I ask for compost? I think the problem with Christmas is, as you get older, that there is very little that you really want, well apart that is from a Aston Martin DB5, which I have always wanted, but apart from taking out another mortgage on the old house something tells me not to bother to put it on my Christmas present list. One thing I was given was a pack of tulip bulbs from Amsterdam called Sultans of Spring. The colours are pink/orange/yellow mix striped petals. These I put in immediately as we know that bulbs are generally planted September/October time. Not having any room left in the raised beds I have put them in a large tub, and planted them nice and deep. A general guide is three times the height of the bulb would be its depth for planting. After putting in a layer of compost I always add a thin layer of sand to bed the bulbs onto. This helps drainage and stops the likelihood of rotting. Now these bulbs, apparently, are not available in this
country so I shall report back on their progress, that is if they are not drowned first with all the rain we have been getting.
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Whilst wearing a pair of lead boots and gripping my coat so its stayed on my body I did get to have one of my strolls around the garden and was amazed to see how many of the Spring bulbs were starting to show. Not only their leaves, the hyacinths actually had flower heads coming through. We’ve had fewer frosts than normal and I suppose the milder weather has forced them through. I hope they hold back a while, otherwise there shan’t be many for the Spring Show and that’s not till April!! Today is the first day of sunshine I have seen for a
while. I’ve had a brief spat of ill health, shingles to be exact, which has put a hold on my gardening exploits. But today I shall endeavour to get out into the garden and get going on some chores. And boy is there a few to do. Apart from the leaves off the local trees deciding to land in my garden and mine alone, I have got to get to grips and prune the weeping pussy willow. Since I jacked it up a few years back it has now grown to about 8 foot tall!!! Which means using a step ladder to reach. Luckily I have this down to a fine art using a pair of long handled pruners. I prune from underneath where I can reach the majority of dead wood, anything above this I get husband to do.
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and I am watching closely to see if a robin takes up the offer of the robin box, which we hung last year on the “Chinese” pergola. When we removed the boxes for cleaning last October we were quite happy top see that, apart from one, they had been used. The one that hadn’t been used had been in the same place for about three years, so we can only assume that it is in the wrong position. This has now been moved and we hope that this year it shall be occupied. Always when the eggs hatch I wait with anticipation to see the fledglings fly. But I’ve never have been that lucky. Yet my neighbour has managed to see it two or three times. I must have been in the wrong place at the wrong time!! Coffee time already, and today I am having the last slice of Guyanan Black Christmas Cake, which was a recipe from my favourite supermarkets freebee book. It contains ¼ bottle of rum and more in its soaking. Needless to say its very nice – or was! JW Please Mention The
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Rye & District A.R.R.C.C. Activities, Respite Rehabilitation Care Centres After over 11 years in Kiln Drive, Rye Foreign, Rye, local charity ARRCC has now relocated to The
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School Creative Centre in New Road, Rye. ARRCC was very fortunate to have the support of E.S.C.C., Rye & Winchelsea District Memorial Hospital, The league of Friends and a local trust providing funding for the substantial refurbishment costs. Chief Executive Grace O’Neill explained that this has been a challenge for everyone and 2 years of uncertainty, However, the move to The School has been a great success, our Members enjoy being a part of the Creative centre. There are still improvements to be made and funding to be sought. ARRCC would like to say a big ‘Thank You’ to everyone who has assisted us to remain in Rye. Councillor Keith Glazier performed the opening ceremony on Wednesday 5th December.
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ARRCC offers 3 services within a 15 mile radius of Rye. ARRCC and ARRCC Elders for physically and sensory impaired adults 18 plus and the elderly. ARRCC Independent Living for physically and sensory impaired adults 18 plus and the elderly living at home. These are just some of our activities and services on offer: • • • • • • • • • • •
• Outings • Theatre • Music Therapy For more information please contact us, we are always looking for enthusiastic Volunteers ARRCC, The School Creative Centre, New Road, Rye, TN31 7LS Tel: 01797 227 939 - www.arrcc.org.uk - ARRCC Community on Facebook. Charity no: 1089639
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Highbury Hall An Ideal Venue for all Sorts of Activities Highbury Hall was built in the mid sixties by Tenterden Youth Club, a charity formed to provide Youth Facilities in the town.The Youth Club ran very succesfully for many years,but in recent times had declined (although the PreSchool continues to operate very happily),until in 2011 a new management committee was formed to revive the fortunes of the Youth Club and the Hall itself. During the course of 2012 the Committee embarked on a massive fund raising drive and huge refurbishment programme. The major part of these works has now been completed, with support from many local businesses, charities and individuals. Highbury Hall is now an excellent community facility with a brand new kitchen and refurbished toilets, an ideal venue for all sorts of activities. Following consultation with Tenterden Youth Forum
and various organisations such as Ashford Borough Council we will be relaunching the Youth Club as a Youth Cafe facility. The Friends of Highbury Hall are a group of people who are helping to raise funds to complete the refurbishment programme. To this end a regular Craft Market will be held at the Hall on the 2nd Saturday of the month,starting in March 2013. The markets will feature a variety of local artists,craftsmen and food producers and will be open from 10am to 4pm.Refreshments will be available all day and any profits made from organising these events will go to Tenterden Youth Club for the Youth Cafe and refurbishment programme. The dates of the market for 2013 are :9th March, 13th April, 11th May, 8th June, 13th July, 10th August, 14th September, 12th October, 9th November, 14th December Anyone interested in becoming a Stallholder,or wishing to know more about The Friends of Highbury Hall or the Hall itself should contact 07956 295 076
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• Building the future / Preserving the past • Building , extending and restoring homes that blend in with their surroundings • Our commitment to conservation and restoration. • Use of quality craftsmen and materials • Turning aspirations into reality Jacques Court Farmhouse, Romney Road, Lydd, Kent TN29 9LW T 01797 320777 E info@jacquescourt.co.uk F 01797 322306 W www.jacquescourt.co.uk
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Prior to taking on Barking Mad franchise I had worked in the catering and hospitality industry. I’ve been lucky I had the chance to travel to many countries around the world to work and was able to experience other nationalities and cultures.
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I was first introduced to Barking Mad as a customer when I needed care for my dog Sam. I love the concept and the high standard of care that Sam receives from his host family/s when I am away. I too became a host family and love to see visiting dogs from time to time unfortunately I’m unable to host now, I am now lucky enough to be a part of this brilliant concept and to work from home with my Labrador Sam helping -well he’s more of a sleeping partner really! I know how vital it is to find good dog care for our four legged family member or it can ruin your time away with worry.
Hello there, my name is Trish Feely and I’m proud to announce I am officially Barking If you love dogs and would like to enjoy the company of a visiting dog than please contact Mad, Not just by name…! me. It’s flexible and our hosts find it enjoyable Barking Mad has been established for as they have all the doggie fun! All visiting dogs 12years and is a great alternative to kennels come with food, bedding etc, so there is no cost or housesitting for dogs and now available implication to the host. It is fully supported and in this area; we select the ideal host family if there are any problems I am always on hand to from our portfolio of trusted dog lovers, all step in. of whom meet our extremely high standards. If you are interested in using our services or would Accommodation is in a family home like to know more about becoming a host, I would environment with one to one dog care, where love to hear from you (details below) daily routines are maintained for your dog. Barking Mad offers an exceptional service to dogs and their owners.
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Choosing fabrics for the home Patterned, textured or plain, subtle or spectacular, fabrics can transform a room. Our guide will help you sort the silks from the synthetics and the cottons from the corduroys, while giving you the lowdown on what to use where.
How to choose fabrics
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Before buying fabric, ask for a swatch or, even better, borrow or buy a length of fabric that can be draped at the window or placed over a sofa or cushion. It is invaluable to see how the fabric looks in situ, at different times of the day and night. Ask these questions before you start: • How wide is the fabric? The wider it is, the better the value, and the less sewing will be required. 140cm is average. • How heavy is it? Heavier fabrics are usually too bulky for small projects, while lighter fabrics usually wear more quickly. • How durable is it? Fabric is divided into categories depending on whether it will be subjected to light, general or heavy domestic use. • Is it washable? And, if so, has it been pre-shrunk? • If it is patterned, what size is the repeat? Large patterns require more fabric so that you can match the repeats.
Types of fabric Fabrics are composed of natural or synthetic fibres, or blends of them, and made
using a wide variety of weaves. FIBRES Cotton can range from lightweight muslin to heavy canvas. It is the most commonly used fabric for home furnishings as it dyes and prints well, and is easy to care for. Linen has a lovely drape and lustre, is durable, but has a tendency to crease (hence is often mixed with other fibres). Nylon, or polyamide, is tough and resists abrasion, but tends to produce static electricity. Polyester is a very strong synthetic fibre that mixes well with other fibres to produce versatile fabrics. It can withstand high temperatures and frequent washing. Silk comes in intense colours and has an attractive, lustrous surface. Not as hard-wearing as other fibres. Viscose is made from wood pulp. It is hard-wearing and durable. Wool is breathable, warm and naturally water-resistant. Available in a wide range of thicknesses and textures, it varies from heavy sheep’s wool to fine cashmere. It will felt if washed at a high temperature.
WEAVES Bouclé has a looped pile. Corduroy features pile in stripes that may be narrow or wide. Damasks contrast matt and shiny areas of pattern and are usually rather traditional in style. Jacquards feature a complex, raised pattern. Moiré is a water-mark pattern, often found on silks. Plain weaves have a smooth surface. Satin is heavy with a lustrous surface, usually made from silk or polyester. Twill weave produces diagonal or zig zag lines on the surface. Denim is a heavy-cotton twill, for example. Velvet may be made from a variety of fibres and features a luxurious, soft pile.
What to use where UPHOLSTERY • Hard-wearing, tightly woven fabrics are best for most upholstery. Medium-to heavyweight cottons and cotton mixes, linen mixes and wools are all good, conventional choices, while corduroy, denim and low-pile velvet are
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amount (use cheaper fabric for the back). BED AND TABLE LINEN • Light to medium weight cottons, linens and cotton or linen blends are best. Avoid pure linen if you don’t like ironing. • Loose, textured and pile weaves are impractical for these purposes. • Choose fabrics that will CUSHIONS withstand frequent • Choose almost washing any fabric, within • For outdoor and reason. children’s dining, • You could use oilcloth is ideal. remnants from Employ interesting fabrics The Association of fabric used elsewhere in the to make cushions. These Master Upholsterers pink tartan ones cost £40 room, or choose each from Sharp & Noble and Soft Furnishers has a list of complementary (sharpandnoble.co.uk), which also sell vintage members from the patterns and and bespoke colours in a North of Scotland upholstered furniture. completely to the South-West different fabric. of England – go to www. upholsterers.co.uk. • Use expensive fabrics, as by Katherine Sorrell you’ll need such a small tweed, fleece, mohair, canvas or madras, or perhaps a sari, a length of vintage embroidery or a lovely chintz quilt. • Very thick, heavy fabrics will be too bulky for small window openings. • Sheer fabrics will not hold a crisp fold and will allow light through.
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CLUBS & SOCIETIES Tenterden No Partner Required! Two Left Feet Cured! Come and join the new beginners course at Tenterden’s line dance club. Thursday evening at 7pm . Call 01233 850565 or 07873579581 for more information.
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Tenterden Singers T: Martin Bailey 01233 820322 Rehearsals on Tuesday evenings 8pm in the Music Block of Homewood School. Musical Director: Stephen Pusey Ashford Ramblers www.ashford-ramblers.org.uk T: 01233 668762 The Tenterden Club Church Road, Tenterden T: 01580 762888 Angling Society 01580 765157 Tenterden Badminton Club T: 01233 633488 Bowls Club T: 01580 766659 Tenterden Cricket Club T: Mr. J.r. Gillett, 01580 762087 Tenterden Golf Club T: 01580 763987 enquiries@tenterdengolfclub.co.uk
London Beach Golf Club T: 01580 766279 Tenterden Angling & Preservation Soc. Mac Lawrence 01580 765157 mlawrence01262@btinternet.com
Tenterden Tennis Club T: 01580 762440 Homewood Badminton Club Tuesday Evenings At Tenterden Leisure Centre. Contact Doreen Mackey 01580 762965 Lions Club Of Tenterden David Walshe TEL: 01580 766162 Free Lipreading Tuition for the hearing impaired; Friday afternoons, Tenterden. Contact
Susan 01233 613198 (5 - 7pm) Tenterden & District Motor Cycle Club Keith Francis 07740 974592 Info@tenterdenanddistrictmcc.co.uk www.tenterdenanddistrictmcc.co.uk
Tenterden & District Horticultural Soc. T: 01580 764505 Tenterden & District Local History Society T: 01233 770082 Tenterden & District Museum Assoc. Tenterden Museum T: 01580 764310 Tenterdenmuseum@yahoo.co.uk
Marsh Warblers Mr. D. Dedrick T: 01580 763377 www.tonysing.me.uk/mw/ Homewood And District Astronomical Association (Hadas) www.hadastro.org.uk Meets 2nd Thurs of each month, 7.30pm, Homewood School. Martin Frey: 01233 758222 Royal British Legion. 2nd Tuesday of every month (except Jan, Aug & Dec) 7.30pm White Lion Hotel. Call Bill Chantler. 01580 763 266. Women’s Institute: Tenterden: Mrs A Miller, 01580 761994 St. Michaels: Mrs B. Watkins 01580 765085 Tenterden Glebe: Judith Pickford Tel: 01580 762200 Young Wives: St. Michaels Mrs. J. Coombs 01580 763733 Tenterden and District Twinning Association, (twinned with Avallon, France) Contact Jean Anderson 01580 763459 jean.anderson1@mypostoffice.co.uk
Tenterden Day Centre, Church Road, Tenterden. Contact Sally Pettengell 01580 762882 Weald Of Kent Art Group Mrs Pat Lock (Secretary) T: 01634 865395 or Mr Gareth Smith (Chairman) 01233 850508
Sinden Theatre Homewood School Contact: 01580 764222 Ext 284 www.sindentheatre.com Benenden Players www.benendenplayers.co.uk Tenterden Operatic & Dramatic Society Mrs. A. Patrick 01580 241966 www.tods.me.uk Tenterden Youth Club Alan Sugden Tel: 01580 765531 Tenterden U3A If you are not in work with time to spare, the U3A offers you leisure activities and an opportunity to meet like-minded people in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere Contact Doreen Healey 01233 820529 E: doreenhealey@ hotmail.co.uk Weald U3A - For the dynamic over-50’s, friendly monthly meetings in Tenterden & wide choice of Interest groups Contact Jean Morgan: 01233 770321 jamjah@tiscali.co.uk St Michaels Village Community Group Meet once a month, please check our website for event information and details of our next meeting www. stmichaelsvillage.com Learn Real French Weekly discussion group, in Tenterden T: 07771 601986 www. learnrealfrench.com Parkinson’s UK, Ashford Branch. Meets 1st Wednesday of every month at Godinton Village Hall, Loudon Way, Ashford. For information call Mike Wharrad – 01233 623530 Tenterden Active Retirement Association (TenARA) Maggie Rennie T: 01580 766276 maggierennie@btinternet. com Teri Witcher 01580 763892 teriwtent@btinternet.com Tenterden Spiritualists - Highbury Hall. Highbury Lane. TN30 6LE, every Sat evening, from 6pm to 8.30pm. Evenings of Clairvoyance with a different medium every
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week, healing is available, and refreshments afterwards, all are welcomed. Contact David Burgess 01233 756127 davidburgess127@ btinternet.com Tenterden Cycling Club For Tenterden & St Michaels & surrounding areas. Suitable for all abilities, from beginners onwards. Experienced riders needed to help with leading rides in my absence, as well as offering support and advice for new riders. Contact Ian McCormick by email or text, email preferred TN30CC - Cycling Club. Email, tn30cc@sky.com, T/txt, 07724141115. local web: www.tenterdentown.co.uk/tn30cc Local rides out from Tenterden most weeks Tenterden Bowls Club Recreation Ground Road. Come and join our 100 year old outdoor club in Tenterden. Fresh air, gentle exercise, good company, new friends, good fun for 8 to 80+ year olds. Yoga Wed eve 8.00pm -9.15 pm. in the Dance studio at Homewood School (block d). All abilities welcome £6.00 per session. contact Sue Wainwright on 01622890746 mob. 07958606939
Wed 30 Thurs 31 Jan, Fri 1 & Sat 2 Feb TODS present ‘Calendar Girls’ Tenterden Town Hall 7:30 pm Tickets £10 & £9 from www.tods.me.uk or from Travelux, Tenterden Monday 4 February 2013 ASHFORD MUSIC SOCIETY - “Philip & Dorothy Award for Young Concert Artists” HUW WIGGIN (saxophone) JAMES SHERLOCK (piano). Huw Wiggin studied at Chetham’s School of Music in Manchester and at the Royal Northern College of Music. He made his Purcell Room debut in 2010 to great critical acclaim as a Park Lane Group New Year Artist. Huw is now becoming recognised as a fine soloist and chamber musician in the UK and abroad. James Sherlock (piano), winner of the 2010 Royal Overseas League Piano Competition is an active soloist and chamber musician. A gifted collaborator and speaker, James has led numerous workshops for Live Music. When Huw and James come to Ashford they will include music by Rachmaninov, Franck, Gershwin, Bach, Poulenc and others. Venue: The Norton Knarchbull School at 7.30pm. ickets: £12 (Adults) and £3 (Students) Contact: Brenda McCormack on 01233 622971 or Hilary Pittock on 01233 623700.
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Seasonal Delights Satay Vegetable Skewers Serves 4
Ready in 30 minutes If you are short on time but still want a flavoursome supper then try these delicious vegetable kebabs with a lovely spicy peanut sauce and spring onion noodles. For non-veggie kebabs replace the aubergine with cubes of lean pork or chicken fillet and cook for 15-20 minutes until the meat is cooked through and lightly charred.
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Ingredients: • 100g crunchy peanut butter • 25g creamed coconut, chopped • 1/2 tsp chilli powder • 1 garlic clove peeled and crushed • 4 tbsp soy sauce • 3 small peppers (red, green and yellow), deseeded and cut into 2.5cm pieces • 4 thick slices of aubergine • 1 large red onion, peeled and cut into slim wedges • 3 tbsp sesame oil • 4 nests fine egg noodles • 4 spring onions, trimmed and finely sliced
Tip: If you don’t have a griddle pan cook the kebabs under a preheated grill or use a heavy-based shallow frying and add a little oil.
Place the peanut butter, coconut, chilli powder and garlic in a small pan with 180ml water. Heat gently, stirring all the time, for 2-3 minutes until the coconut has dissolved and the sauce has thickened. Remove from the heat, stir in half the soy sauce. Thin down with a little more water to get a pouring consistency, if necessary. Par-boil the peppers in a pan of boiling water for 2 minutes, drain well and pat dry with kitchen paper. Cut the aubergine slices into quarters. Thread the peppers and aubergine onto 8 pre-soaked wooden skewers with the onion wedges. Preheat a cast-iron griddle pan until almost smoking. Whisk 2 tbsp of the oil and remaining soy sauce together and brush all over the vegetable kebabs. Cook the kebabs on the hot griddle pan for 6-8 minutes, turning frequently until tender and lightly charred. Meanwhile, cook the noodles in a large pan of boiling water for 3-4 minutes until just tender. Drain well and toss together with the rest of the sesame oil and the spring onions. Serve the kebabs on the noodles and drizzle over the satay sauce.
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To Eat In Or Out Come & visit us at our Family run “shabby chic” coffee shop in Biddenden, we also offer bed & breakfast accommodation. Each morning Avards Bakery in Tenterden deliver a selection of freshly baked bread. We offer locally sourced fayre including breakfasts served all day, crispy jacket potatoes with yummy fillings, chunky doorstop sandwiches, warm pastries, delicious homemade soup with warm windmill bread, lots of scrummy homemade cakes, scones & seasonal specials chalked up on the blackboard. Come and sit by the fire with friends & family for a frothy cappuccino, creamy hot chocolate or one of our speciality teas from Pluckley Tea company. We will happily cater for business meetings, wakes, christenings & small wedding receptions. Well-behaved doggies are very welcome.
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CHARING FARMER’S MARKET Charing Church Barn 9 -11.30 Thurs mornings Contact 01233 740176
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Many parents are able to agree between them how they share contact of the children and parents are able to agree any contact pattern that suits the needs of the children. When considering children matters, we refer to the Children Act 1989. The first priority is the welfare of the children and there is also a checklist of factors that have to be considered, which include, but are not limited to, the child’s age, sex, background, wishes and feelings and physical, emotional and educational needs. Unfortunately some parents will have difficulties in reaching an amicable agreement. If you cannot agree with whom they should live or how much contact they have, you may wish to seek advice. We are committed to a helpful, nonconfrontational approach, to take the conflict out of family disputes and to ensure the children maintain a healthy, loving relationship with both parents. As a Member of Resolution, we are mindful of the fact that during the separation process,
Laura Hails, Chartered Legal Executive at Pengelly & Rylands
there will be a wide range of emotions and we therefore deal with matters in a conciliatory approach to achieve a solution based on the needs of the whole family, particularly what is in the best interests of the children. If you have any queries about children issues or any other family matter, please telephone me on 01580 762248 and I will advise you of the best route available to you in your particular circumstances.
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wit & wisdom Racism Everyone seems to be in such a hurry to scream ‘racism‛ these days. A customer asked… “In what aisle could I find the Irish sausage?” The clerk asks…”Are you Irish?” The guy, clearly offended says… “Yes I am, but let me ask you something. “If I had asked for Italian sausage, would you ask me if I was Italian? Or if I had asked for German Bratwurst, would you ask me if I was German? Or if I asked for a kosher hot dog would you ask me if I was Jewish? Or if I had asked for a Taco, would you ask if I was Mexican?
The clerk says…”No,I probably wouldn‛t.” The guy says…”Well then, because I asked for Irish sausage… “why did you ask me if I‛m Irish?” The clerk replied…”Because you‛re in Builders Warehouse”…
A little girl was diligently pounding away on her grandfather‛s word processor. She told him she was writing a story. “What‛s it about?” he asked. “I don‛t know,” she replied. “I can‛t read.”
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Life Begins Taking a trip to your family’s past
by Claudia Leaf
When Elaine Thomas booked a week’s holiday in a remote cottage in Yorkshire, she had no idea that she was about to solve a mystery.
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After several years spent researching her family history, Elaine - who lives in Kent - had discovered that her ancestors were land-owning farmers from the Richmond district of Yorkshire. She was eager to see where they had lived and died so she chose a pretty cottage in the hamlet of Easby as an ideal base from which to explore the area. Elaine had focused her research on a branch of the Dixon family, tracing the line back to the year 1695, and she was now intent on filling any gaps in her knowledge. She had been unable to find out where her great, great, great grandparents were buried but thanks to an extraordinary coincidence she discovered the answer lay only a short stroll away. A book left out on display in the village church gave the exact location of their graves in the churchyard. Elaine will never know what – or who - led to this uncanny revelation but she believes that luck and instinct can play a pivotal role in family research. Her interest in the subject began as a child, when her grandmother told her stories about older relatives. “Once grandma died, I found I was the only person in the family
with that knowledge. I wanted to know more, so I sent off for my grandma’s birth certificate. Although I’m not very good with the internet I looked up www. ancestry.co.uk and signed up for two weeks’ free trial.” Elaine was determined to follow the female line of her family although she knew it would be difficult because the surnames would not be consistent. Unable to progress beyond her great, great grandmother Mary, she worked on a hunch inspired by the census. “One of her children had the Christian name ‘Dixon’ and I thought that was unusual,” says Elaine. “I’d read in a magazine that mothers often christened children with their maiden names so the name would stay in the family.” When she entered ‘Mary Dixon’ into an online search, she was rewarded with information that enabled her to trace her roots back to the 17th century. Elaine’s top tips for starting your own research are to talk to older members of your family and write down every detail, then start to work backwards by requesting copies of birth, marriage and death certificates from the
appropriate local records offices. Valuable information can be obtained from ancestry search magazines and websites such as www.ancestry.co.uk and www. findagrave.com. She has also found the staff at records offices particularly helpful. The message boards of online networks such as www. curiousfox.com can be useful but Elaine warns that where the search concerns a common surname, names should be double checked against the census or other official records in order to ensure that the person in question belongs to the right family. Tracking down family records can be challenging, but for Elaine it has opened up a wealth of new opportunities. “If I hadn’t done this I would never have used a computer. I’ve also found that my interest in ancestry has given me wider interest in history. I can honestly say it has opened up a whole new life for me.”
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useful information Emergency 999 Police Neighbhd Team Ashford & Tenterden 01622 690690 Rye 0845 60 70 999 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 Out of Hours Doctor 0845 4349655 William Harvey Hospital 01233 633331 Conquest Hospital, Hastings 01424 755255 Samaritans 08457 90 90 90 www.samaritans.org Electricity: Southern Electric EDF Energy Gas: Natural LPG
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Doctors Surgery Ivy Court, Tenterden 01580 763666 East Cross Health Clinic 01580 262 000 Rye Medical Centre 01797 223333 Tenterden Counselling Service Confidential Tel: 0776 968 3347 www.tenterdencounselling.org.uk
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Veterinary Practices Rye 01797 222265 Tenterden 01580 763309 Rye Town Council 01797 223902 Tenterden Town Council 01580 762271 Parish Councils: Rolvenden 01580 241347 Tenterden 01580 762271 Wittersham 07944 183798 Ashford Borough Council 01233 637311www.ashford.gov.uk Tenterden Office: 01580 764066 Citizens Advice Bureau 01233 626185 Homewood School & Sixth Form Centre 01580 764222 Rye Primary School 01797 222825 Rye College 01797 222545 Kent Adult Education Homewood Centre, Homewood School: 01580 764356 Rye College: 01797 222545
Rotary Club Of Tenterden Clive Wilson 01580 765734 www.rotary1120.org/tenterden Rye & Winchelsea Rotary Club Membership: 01797 225739 Meetings: 01797 226380 Tenterden & District Residents’ Assoc. Chris Mason 01580 765199 www.tdra.org.uk
NSPCC: Tenterden & District Mrs J Coombs 01580 763733 Pregnancy Sickness Support Kent and Sussex www.pregnancysicknesssupport. org.uk/ Contact: Denise Clifford deniseclifford@btinternet.com
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Bus Enquiries Arriva Bus Enqs: 0844 800 44 11 Iden & Playden Garden Society Stage Coach East Kent: Tel: Morris Metcalf 01797 280205 0871 200 22 33(Timetable) 08456 00 22 99(Customer Services) Rye Tourist Information Centre National Train Enquiries www.visitrye.co.uk 01797 229049 Sinden Theatre (Arts College) 01580 www.nationalrail.co.uk Wealden Wheels 01233 840000 763826 www.sindentheatre.biz Mobile: Kevin: 07821 info@sindentheatre.biz 387727 John: 07851 395210 Charities Rye & District Community Tenterden Charities Transport 01797 227722 Michael Wells 01580 762353 Volunteer Bureau Town Hall, 24 High Street. Tenterden, Tn30 6an 01580 765819 Rother Voluntary Action 01797 229600 Village Halls Age Concern 01580 764158 CARM 01233 758122 Camber 01797 226887 Carmromneymarsh@supanet.com St. Michaels 01580 766811 www.carmromneymarsh.org.uk Stone in Oxney 01233 758362 Parkinson’s UK, Ashford Branch Rolvenden Contact Mike Wharrad 01580 241211 / 07874214916 01233 623530 Wittersham 01797 270 656 Royal British Legion Biddenden 01580 291320 Neil Beaven e: neilbeaven@aol.com 2nd Tenterden Scout Hall Tel: 01580766880 Lisa Thornton 07710 346012 Women’s Section: lisa_thornton_3@msn.com N. Holman 01580 762302 Rye Harbour 01797 223 631 St. John Ambulance Brigade Playden 01797 223 113 Russel Parkin 01580 766245 Highbury Hall Tenterden S E Kent Multiple Sclerosis Society Bookings 01580 763692 07767 326138 mssoutheast@gmail.com Tenterden Active Retirement (Tenara) Church Halls Chair: Teri Witcher 01580 763892 Tenterden E:Teriwtent@btinternet.com Methodist Church Tenterden Disabled In Action Mrs S.Delgarno 01580 764981 Tenterden Day Centre St. Mildred’s Church 01580 761060 Anne Alexander 07873 579581 e: Tdiatenterden@tiscali.co.uk
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