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Welcome to the village directory Hi everyone, It’s July and it’s a big month for The Village Directory as we are joining the smartphone revolution. We now have our own smartphone app, making our directory of local businesses and events available wherever you go, if you have a smartphone that is! It brings together all of the advertisers and events from all six magazine areas, but if you only want to search your own area you can. If you would like to know more why not check out the full story on page 15. You might not be able to tell it’s summer by the unpredictable weather we’ve been experiencing so to cheer you up the businesses in Charing have some special summer offers for you, so get those scissors out and start snipping away at my centre pages, but not before you’ve read the items on the back of each page! Especially page 15 containing my contribution! Also this month the Hop Pickers at Hothfield is being re-launched, as you will see from our front cover. With the addition of a brand new Kiddies play area it’s perfect for some family “chillaxing” this summer, as David Cameron would say. Actually, in the “olden days” when my ultimate aim was to find a good nightclub for each night of the week, where my friend Julie and I could
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Ah happy days! Until next time, have fun!
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the garden parsnips thinking there would be no problem. Three weeks later and not a seedling in sight and I know it wasn’t the dreaded pigeons as I had put the fencing over the garden for protection, obviously the cold spell took its toll. So I must now re-sow. Methinks I would have done better had I left sowing until we returned. Yet on the other hand, the radish, spring onions and leeks are doing well! I am trying a new variety of spring onion, a purple one. Spring onions have always been my Achilles heel in the garden and I temporarily gave up on growing them, but I hate being defeated, especially by a spring onion! So I am trying again. Things are looking reasonable at the moment – I By Jackie Witcher - Tenterden & shall report back.
The Garden Shed July
On the runner bean front, the seeds that were planted directly into the ground are up, and the I have just returned from my hols down on the ones I planted out from pots are slowly making Berkshire/Hampshire borders and the garden has their way up the strings, though not a lot of gone bananas. The sudden change from that awful growth has been made. (weather again?) cold spell we had and now this lovely sunshine has really brought things on, but sadly, once again, In the greenhouse things are good. The tomatoes I have learnt a lesson. Don’t put in seeds that are getting rather tall now, but no flowers yet, require warmth to germinate. Prior to leaving I (don’t forget to regularly take out the cordons), and had sown rows of Little Gem lettuce, beetroot and the mini cucs are halfway up, but again no flowers. 4
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the garden Now, I said I would report back on those expensive basket tomatoes. Well they are rather slow growers, and look every inch like a verbena rather than a tomato! But they are now at the stage to transplant them into their baskets so hopefully they shall take off in growth. ( And hopefully I shall end up with a basket full of toms rather than flowers!). I am still feeding with a weak solution each time I water. I do find that the plants grow more steadily and seem to produce more, and anyway I don’t have to remind myself when they need a feed!
I was really looking forward to coming back from
the hols to a garden full of long wisteria tassels. On the patio where it is sheltered, the two were lovely, yet where the plants were more exposed, though the buds were there, the cold snap we had stopped the blossom from developing fully. Still some wisteria was better than none.
So now it is time to clean up the garden after
my two weeks away. I don’t know about you, but waiting to remove the daffodil foliage is like watching paint dry. It’s a job I can’t wait to get done as they always look so untidy. OK, I know you’re
supposed to leave them on as long a possible to feed the bulb, but when you walk around the garden and see the lovely summer blooms struggling through the spent foliage, fingers start itching to grab the scissors and snip! So today that is a job I am going to tackle along with some more seedlings I have to transplant of begonia.
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I sign off I must tell you, we visited Marlborough whilst we were away and found a lovely gift shop, the type which one just has to have a nose around. Amongst the goodies on display I came across a fab sign, which I just had to purchase for the garden. It read – Gardening requires a lot of water, mainly in the form of perspiration. How apt is that?
Break time.
Oh dear - there is no cake today as I haven’t had time to make any, owing to the eight loads of washing and the Mount Everest of ironing looking at me. However, I do have some hot cross buns, which I think shall go rather splendidly toasted and buttered with a nice cup of coffee, or maybe two? JW
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Preheat the oven to 220°C/ gas mark 7. Place the cherries in a pan with the brown sugar and red wine. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes until soft.
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THE BARN SHOP TRADITIONAL MARKET Challock - 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month 10am – 2pm Contact 01233 740237
CHARING COUNTRY MARKET Charing Church Barn 9.30 -11.00 every Thurs morning Contact 01233 740176
EGERTON Every Friday 2 - 4.30pm Millennium Hall
ROLVENDEN - 01580 240763 Every Thursday 10am -12 noon St Mary’s Church and the Village Hall 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
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business Thinking of Buying a Property? In another of our regular series on legal matters, Katrina Kemp, from Tenterden Solicitors Pengelly & Rylands, explains the process of buying a new home. If you are thinking about buying a property you need to be fully aware of what is involved. After all, this is likely to be one of the largest investments you will ever make. Firstly, be sure you have budgeted properly. There are a variety of costs involved: Land Registry fees, Stamp Duty Land Tax, search fees, solicitor’s fees etc. At Pengelly & Rylands we provide a full break down of the costs involved, so there should be no financial surprises! If you require a mortgage you should apply as soon as possible so as not to delay the purchase. Your lender will carry out a valuation of the property; this is not the same as a survey - if you want to be sure the property is structurally sound instruct a surveyor.
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Once your offer is accepted, you should advise the estate agents of your solicitor, and they will send your solicitor a memorandum of sale. The seller’s solicitor will then send your solicitor a draft contract of sale, title information and Property Information Forms and the investigation of title can then be carried out. Your solicitor will look at what is registered against the title at the Land Registry and various searches will reveal the property’s planning and buildings regulations history, etc. Enquiries will then be raised, based on your solicitor’s findings. These will need to be answered by the sellers and their solicitor. The seller does not have to tell you about problems with the property or neighbourhood, but should reply truthfully to all enquiries raised. Your solicitor will then report to you on the findings and, if you are happy to proceed, they will finalise the terms of the contract. You and the seller will then sign an identical contract and your solicitor will hold your signed contract until a completion date is agreed. This is when you need to provide the deposit, usually 10% of the purchase price, and this must be cleared funds in your solicitor’s account before they can exchange contracts. At exchange, the contracts become binding and the 10% deposit becomes non-refundable. If you require a mortgage, your solicitor will apply for the mortgage funds to arrive on or before the agreed completion date. Between exchange and completion you may need to sign the Land Registry transfer document. You will need to ensure that the balance of the funds is in place before completion, as you are contractually
Katrina Kemp - Trainee Solicitor bound to complete on the agreed date. On the completion day your solicitor will transfer the money to the seller’s solicitor, who will then complete the purchase and instruct the agents to release the keys to you. If there is a chain, it can take some time for the money to arrive and for completion to take place. After completion, your solicitor will arrange to pay any stamp duty required and register the change of ownership at the Land Registry. Buying a property can be stressful; so you should choose a solicitor who will communicate with you throughout. At Pengelly & Rylands we will guide you, personally, through every stage of the process to make it as stress free as possible. You can speak to Elizabeth Connell or Katrina Kemp on: 01580 762248.
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‘Looking after You and Your Family’ We are able to offer a wide range of legal services and pride ourselves in being approachable, professional and sensitive to all your legal needs Family Mediation Collaborative Family Law Family Separation Divorce Children Accident Claims Personal and Medical Injury Employment Probate and Trusts Civil Disputes Wills Elderly Client Care Spanish Property and Probate Law Notary Public The Innovation Centre University Road Canterbury Kent Telephone 01233 712040 Email: canterburylaw@aol.com We are always very happy to undertake home visits and offer evening appointments Law Society Panel Accredited Specialists in * Advanced Family * Personal Injury * Family Mediation Nigel Clarke is a Resolution Accredited Specialist Collaborative Lawyer & Family Mediator
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Judo in Headcorn at the Village Hall. There will be two sessions per week on Sunday mornings for children under 11 (9.30am) and Friday evenings for children over 11 (7.30pm) see http://www.freewebs. com/headcornjudo for more information.
Weight Watchers Weight Watchers meet at the village hall at 6:30pm on Thursdays. For further details call 08457 123000.
Headcorn Handbell Ringers Music Making: Have you ever fancied playing tunes on handbells? The Headcorn Handbell Ringers have room for new recruits. We meet every Monday (except Bank Holidays) from 2pm until 4.30pm at Tall Oaks, 46 Oak Lane. Do drop in and see us or telephone 01622 890201.
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The Weald of Kent Computer Club will meet on Wednesday 18th July in Biddenden New Village Hall at 8pm. This evening the topic will be:- â&#x20AC;&#x153;Desktop Publishing, design a poster, leaflet or book in a free PagePlus programmeâ&#x20AC;?. Annual membership ÂŁ10 plus ÂŁ2 per meeting. Nonmembers are welcome (ÂŁ3, but first visit is free) Full details: www.wealdofkentcomputerclub. co.uk Enquiries: secretarywkcc@yahoo.co.uk Saturday 21st July, High Halden Horticultural Society. High Halden Memorial Hall, 7.00pm for 7.30pm Jean Griffin from Radio Kent BBC Sunday Gardening. Gardening should be fun, followed by Gardeners Question Time Tickets four pounds to include buffet. To book in advance contact Martin on 01233850579 or on the door. Saturday 14 July Kent Foster Care Association FUN Day at Capel-le-Ferne Village Hall (Lancaster Avenue, Capel-leFerne, Folkestone, CT18 7LX) on 2012 from 12 noon until 4pm. There will be lots of to do for all age groups.
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The Biddenden Horticultural Society meets on Wednesday 25th July (7:15 for 7:30pm) in the Village Hall. Talk on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Benenden Hospital Gardensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hothfield History Society: Bob Fletcher will by Carol Head. Contact Audrey on 01580291624 be giving a talk on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Yeoman houses across the Wealdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on Monday 30th July at 7.30pm in the Friends of All Saints Woodchurch Hothfield village hall. Entrance is free, so please come and join us. For more information, email hothfieldmemories@hotmail.com
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Tai Chi For Health Taster Session Saturday 4th August 10:00-12:00 ÂŁ20 At Singleton Village Hall Ashford, Kent Tai Chi For Health programs are accessible for just about anyone, all ages and levels of fitness. The aim is to help you learn enough steps to practice at home, we will work at your pace and I provide you with a booklet to take home to continue to learn this gentle, relaxing form of exercise approved by Arthritis Care UK. 3rd, 4th and 5th August Smardenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 12th Annual Beer Festival The Flying Horse, Smarden 20 Real ales + cider Live music from the chimney boys and men without chins Good food all weekend Info 01233 770628 Sunday August 26th Westwell Village Fete Westwell Queen Elizabeth Field 1pm - 5pm
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CLUBS & SOCIETIES Egerton Over 60’s Club We have a few vacancies for anyone, any age at the moment and from any district.We are a friendly group who enjoy stimulating speakers and interesting, enjoyable and relaxing outings.Example of speaker’s subjects--A Trip Along the Military Canal, Baird-the Pioneer of Television and Kent Photo Archives. Outings will include Groombridge Place, a river cruise on the Kentish Lady plus picnic,and more. Interested? contact one of the following --David on 756544, Graham on 756620 or Sheila on 756294.You will be made most welcome.
Little Chart Bridge Club Friendly duplicate bridge every Tuesday afternoon at Little Chart Village Hall. For more information please contact Carmen Gunther on 01233 840 395. Kennington Badminton Club, play at the Norton Knatchbull School on a Wed evening from 7.30 p.m.-10.00 p.m. Contact Mark Feeney on 01233 663030 or Shirley Mountford on 01233 610134.
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Smarden Short Mat Bowls Club We welcome new novice or experienced bowlers of all ages. We meet every Thurs. morning at 9.45am and the first Tues. of month at 7.15pm, in the Charter Hall Smarden. Contact Malcolm 01233 770572.
Clandestine Cake Club is a great way to meet new people, catch up with friends and the perfect excuse to eat cake! We meet approximately every six weeks with a different theme for each meeting to make things even more interesting! It’s a social thing - not a cake competition, so everyone from complete novices to professional bakers are welcome. The idea is to share your cake and have some fun! For more information, contact Zarina Hawkins on zjbm1965@gmail.com
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wit & wisdom MY EX-WIFE THE PILOT My ex-wife started taking flying lessons about the time our divorce started and she got her license shortly before our divorce was final, later that same year. Yesterday afternoon I got a phone call, that she narrowly escaped injury in the aircraft she was piloting. Seems she was forced to make an emergency landing in Hamilton because of bad weather. Thank God the kids weren’t with her. The FAA issued a preliminary report, citing pilot error: She was flying a single engine aircraft in IFR (instrument flight rating) conditions while only having obtained a VFR (visual flight rating). The absence of a post-crash fire was likely due to insufficient fuel on board. No one on the ground was injured. The photograph below was taken at the scene to show the extent of damage to her aircraft. She was really lucky.
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A man calls home to his wife and says, Honey, I have been asked to fly to Canada with my boss and several of his friends for fishing. We’ll be gone for a long weekend. This is a good opportunity for me to get that promotion I’ve been wanting, so could you please pack enough clothes for a 3-day weekend? .... And, also, would you get out my rod and tackle box from the attic? We’re leaving at 4:30 pm from the office and I will swing by the house to pick my things up. Oh! And please pack my new navy blue silk pyjamas.” The wife thinks this sounds a bit odd, but, being the good wife, she does exactly what her husband asks. Following the long weekend, he comes home a little tired, but, otherwise, looking good. The wife welcomes him home and asks if he caught many fish. He says, ‘Yes! Lots of Walleyes, some Bass, and a few Pike. He says, “But why didn’t you pack my new blue silk pyjamas like I asked you to do?” The wife replies, I did. They’re in your tackle box. Never, Never, Never try to If yo outsmart a woman! u rec eiv Depar tment e an emai not t l from of He o eat tinned alth tellin the g pork swine becau you flu se of ignore it. It
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She paused for a few moments, needing time to reflect on all those years. After a short time, a smile came to her face and she answered proudly, explaining that she’d first married a banker when she was in her early 20’s, then a circus ringmaster when in her 40’s, later on a preacher when in her 60’s and now in her 80’s, a funeral director.
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Private Care Service
Domestic Care Our Private Care Service offers tailored packages of personal care that can help people stay in their own home for as long as possible, rather than going into a care home before itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really needed. We assist those who need help due to fraility, disability or illness to live as independently as possible with comfort & dignity in their own home. We welcome self funding service users as well as those who use the Kent Card or who receive a Direct Payment.
Call us on 01580 762244
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For a free assessment of your care needs or to receive your brochure call 01580 762244 or download at www.townandcoutryhomecare.co.uk Town & Country Homecare Limited 102a High Street, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6HT