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Welcome to the village directory Hi everyone, It’s June and I can’t believe we are already halfway through the year, where has the time gone? June is fair and fete season so there’s plenty to do this month and many great causes to support, all we need is for the sun to shine. We’ve had so much rain recently, I’m desperate to put to my boots in the cupboard and get the flip flops out! Surely it’s time we had the opportunity to enjoy some summer warmth. This month marks seven years since I put my first edition together and delivered it to the printer. I sat on my patio with a cup of tea wondering what on earth I’d done, I was filled with trepidation at the thought of so many people reading my words and viewing my work. Seven years on and I have no regrets whatsoever. There have been many ups and own downs along the way,
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une is the month of the Cottage Garden perennials. It’s my favourite summer month; the spring-green freshness is still there and the flowers are bright and breezy, but it’s also the month of endless grass cutting and furious weeding, as the surge of growth is relentless, like a rising green tide. I much prefer this to August though, when the tide begins to turn and there’s that dusty (or thundery) lull of not much happening.
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Delphiniums are the most stately of the cottage garden plants and they need to be treated like royalty if you’re going to get the best out of them. Make sure to provide them with good rich soil, watch out for slugs and snails decimating the early growth. Then make sure you provide supports for the flowers – there’s nothing more disheartening than seeing a towering spire crashing to the ground. If this does happen, however, you may get another flush of blooms later in the summer. One of my favourite plants Geum ‘Mrs Bradshaw’ is blooming at the moment. It’s cheerful deep orange flowers contrast well with purple Alliums and the frothy Lime green flowers of Achemilla mollis. If you prefer a more demure colour mix, try the hardy Geranium ‘Johnson’s Blue’, or the longer flowering ‘Rozanne’ near the
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lovely pink and white Peony ‘Bowl of Beauty’ and the tall pale lemon spire of Verbascum Gainsborough’. All of these are charming, unfussy plants, but unfortunately the same can’t be said for the mainstay of the June garden - the Rose. Roses are greedy plants and prone to many unsightly afflictions. Keep them looking good by feeding with a proprietory Rose fertiliser, watching out for the first signs of pests and diseases and deadheading to prolong the display. Roses are the official birthday flower for June and, probably because they’re such fusspots, I have to admit that I find them at their loveliest in a bouquet.
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Making An Entrance A hallway is like a handshake: the introduction to your home, creating a look and feel that should be both attractive and welcoming, as well as providing useful storage, explains Katherine Sorrell.
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Width is the crucial issue in hallways, and unless you’re prepared to do some substantial building work and remove a wall, you’re probably stuck with what you have. To increase the feeling of space in a narrow hallway, use pale colours and add large mirrors (ideal for checking your reflection just before you leave the house, too). Keep the space as clear as possible by adding only the most essential items of slender storage furniture, and using the full height of your walls rather than encroaching on floor space. If, on the other hand, you have a large and spacious hallway – lucky you! Think of it as an extra living space and make the most of it by adding a sofa or chairs, bookcases or a writing desk. For plenty of inspirational ideas, see Hallways, Corridors and Staircases by Leslie Geddes-Brown, with fabulous photography by Christopher Drake (Ryland, Peters & Small, £25). Whatever the size of your hall, consider it as a linking room and make sure your choice of decorative schemes works well when doorways to other rooms are open. If you have chosen a pale colour scheme for the walls, woodwork could be slightly darker for interest. Halls that see a lot of wear and tear could be painted with an extra-tough paint, or clad with tongue-and-groove panelling, tiles or hard-wearing wallpaper.
Elegant, high quality wood laminate flooring enhances any hall, and looks fantastic in this luxuriously large space. Linnea oak tower flooring, around £33 per m2, Kährs (023 9245 3045, www.kahrs.co.uk)
Fabulous flooring Halls and stairs are high-traffic areas, so ensure that your flooring is non-slip, durable, resistant to dirt and simple to clean – if you can mop it, so much the better. Stone, ceramic or quarry tiles, or colourful Victorian encaustic tiles, are all easy to care for, while solid wooden boards or parquet require only some regular polishing or waxing. Cheap wood laminates may not last too long in such a well-used space. Lino or vinyl can look impressive, too, especially when laid in patterns. Carpet, however, is more problematic as you’ll need to choose a colour or pattern that won’t show the dirt – and make sure that it is suitable for a hallway: an 80:20 twist classified for heavy domestic use is often the best.
Cosy and bright Under-floor heating is ideal for narrow halls, but do check that it will be compatible with your flooring. On the other hand, if there’s room, you could opt for eye-catching radiators, perhaps a period-style cast-iron column or an eye-catching modern type. Hall lighting doesn’t need to be bright enough for reading, but it should be welcoming and lead the eye into your home: it could be an amazing chandelier (given high enough ceilings) or a series of recessed ceiling downlights. In a narrow hall, avoid wall lights – they will just act as obstacles.
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on a dresser or a small, wall-mounted cupboard and set of hooks. If you have lots of books or delicate items to display, a shelf running the length of the hallway above head height can be extremely useful. For times when space is really hard to find, it is even possible to build storage drawers into the treads of a wooden staircase.
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Mackerel Serves 2 Preparation time 15 minutes Cooking time 15 minutes Heat the butter in a sauté pan or deep frying pan. Gently cook the shallot for about 5 minutes until it starts to soften and becomes translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another couple of minutes.
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Add the vegetable mix, cutting anything large like carrots, to match the size of the other vegetables. Stir for a minute or so, pour in the stock and lemon juice and add the zest. Season, then cover and cook for 5 minutes. Spoon in the creme fraiche and dill and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Heat another frying pan with the olive oil. Slice the mackerel fillet in half lengthways, taking out any bones you may find. Season the fish then pan-fry for 2 minutes on each side. Serve the mackerel on a bed of the vegetables with plenty of lemon wedges and some new potatoes.
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LOCAL MARKETS CHALLOCK Challock Memorial Hall, Blind Lane. 1st & 3rd Friday of each month 1pm to 4pm Contact Pauline Hickson 01233 740979
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Events June
The Kent Police Male Voice Choir are coming to Tenterden
Woodchurch Film Society Friday 15th June - 6.30 for 7.00pm - Summer Gala Evening Lawrence of Arabia (1962, Cert PG, 216mins): Director David Lean’s epic portrayal of the flamboyant and controversial British military figure and his conflicted loyalties during wartime service. The film, renowned for its cinematography and music score, won 7 Oscars and stars Peter O’Toole, Alec Guinness and Anthony Quinn. Doors open 6.30pm for 7.00pm film start. All tickets: £8 (for both members and non-members) - available from the village Post Office or Townland Stores Refreshments: buffet supper and glass of Pimms included. Cash bar for further drinks.
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Affordable Art Show The Rotary Club of Malling is presenting the “Kent Affordable Art Show” at Tearnden Farm, Bethersden, TN26 3HE. On view will be the work of local professional artists, who will be offering original art work for viewing and sale at affordable prices. The Show is being held in a unique setting – a 17th century framed barn in the heart of Kent, on Saturday 16th June and Sunday 17th June. There is free admission to the general public with ample car parking. Opening times, for the public, are: 10.00 to 18.00 hrs Saturday and 10.00 to 16.00 hrs Sunday. The Show will offer paintings, sculpture, pottery and more; and will provide opportunities for “budding” artists to have a go! Refreshments will be available. All commission profits will be donated to Rotary’s global campaign for the eradication of polio. See: www.rcmalling.org.uk/ kass.html for more details. Stubbs Cross Art Exhibitions. The June exhibition will be on Saturday June 2nd & Sunday 3rd featuring the works of Helga Picknell and friends from “Artvark”. the exhibition will be in Stubbs Cross Mission Hall, Magpie Hall Road TN26 1HE, From 10-00 am to 4-00 pm each day, admission is FREE and our usual refreshments tea/coffee and cake or biscuits wiil be available. Then on July 7th & 8th there will be an Exhibition showing the works of David Embry, Stella Pitt, & Nandina Mason. The times and details will be the same as above. Contact 01233 623139 for further information. High Halden Horticultural Society Sat.16th Jun Sweet Pea & Rose Show Memorial Hall High Halden 7-730pm staging followed by cheese & wine social fun gathering. four pounds per person. 21st July Gardeners Question Time Jean Griffin from radio Kent Sunday gardening
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will give a talk Gardening should be fun, followed by question time High Halden Memorial Hall 7pm for Marie Beard NLP & Hypnosis 7.30pm Tickets available in advance from Martin on Practitioner, Level 5 Coach 01233850579 (or on the door) four pounds per person Need more confidence, feeling fed up, buffett inclusive.
do you live with a phobia? Ready to give The Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diamond Jubilee will be celebrated up smoking? Does your child lack from 1pm onwards and is free for all residents of confidence or suffer from exam nerves? Orlestone parish. Attractions include a barbecue, tea 01233 730800 or 07834 981272 and cakes, live Celtic and English folk music, a climbing email: mbnlp@btinternet.com wall, competitions, a rodeo bull, hoppy horse racing, www.mariebeardnlp.co.uk &www.ridinginrapport.co.uk bouncy castle and slide and a historic display on the (for equestrians) village and local area. There will be traditional stalls and Marie Beard â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MABNLP, MABH, ILM Level 5 Coach â&#x20AC;&#x201C; activities for the whole family, many of which are free. Enhanced Disclosure (CRB), qualified & insured.
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! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Hamstreet Victory Hall Regular Events: Jo JIngles, WI, Short Mat Bowls, Keep Fit, Mothers and Babies, Street Dance, Dog Training, Over 60s Club
etc. We also have our regular Boot Fairs on the first Sunday of every month except January, which have been running at Hamstreet Victory Hall for 26 years now. Check out our website http:// hamstreetvictoryhall.weebly.com Hothfield Village Hall - Dancing Come and learn a wide range of wonderful dances, from 17th Century Jane Austen style dances to 21st Century Ceilidh Dances, including American Contra Dance, English Barn Dance, Contra Waltzing and the Polka! Beautiful flowing dances - the best of the old and the new. All danced to fabulous music from both sides of the Atlantic.
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what’s on BIDDENDEN VINEYARDS TASTE THE BEST OF PRODUCED IN KENT Sunday 10th June 2012 11am – 4pm Biddenden Vineyards will once again be hosting its annual food day, “Taste the Best of Produced in Kent”, on Sunday 10th June 2012. The event, which is held in aid of the Kent Air Ambulance, gives visitors the chance to meet the producers of a wide range of local products, as well as being able to taste and buy direct from them. With over 30 producers taking part, there will be food and drink to suit every taste, ranging from jams, chutneys and honeys, to beers, pies and cheese, as well as fish, olives, game, liqueurs and more… Admission is FREE, with donations being taken for the Kent Air Ambulance. Ploughman’s lunches will be available throughout the day, as well as tea, coffee and cold drinks.
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The vineyard will be open as usual offering tastings of the award winning wines, ciders and juices, and also the chance to take a walk through the vineyards on a choice of routes.
For more information, please visit www. biddendenvineyards.com or contact the vineyard direct on 01580 291726. Biddenden Vineyards, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, Kent TN27 8DF
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Warehorne • 01233 732431 W Where Meals are to Dine For ! Homemade food, prepared & cooked on the H premises using locally sourced produce.
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16th June Jazz Café
with Pete Lowe on Sax & Flute. 2 Courses £15 BOOK NOW! (Treat dad for Fathers Day).
17th Ju June Book now for Fathers day. Treat Dad to a great meal mea and your great company; he’ll love you for it. 23rd June - Pudding Night Carvery followed by; recently we have been offering at least 20 homemade desserts to try at this all you can eat event. £17.95 Ph
6th July Celebrity Chef Night Come & eat the food the chefs on telly prepare.
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CLUBS & SOCIETIES The Hothfield World Cinema Film Club Shows films from around the world once a month in Hothfield Village Hall, Park Drive, Hothfield TN26 1EQ. Screenings are held on the fourth Sunday of each month (except for December), and all films are subtitled in English. Doors open at 6.30pm, films start at 7pm and end at about 9pm. Entrance £5 , free parking, tea and Italian espresso coffee available. For further information and details of the film of the month, please go to our website on www.hothfieldworldcinema.org.uk Shadoxhurst Flower Arrangers are a small, friendly club who meet at 7.30pm in Shadoxhurst Village Hall on the first Wed of every month except January. No experience of flower arranging needed to join, just an interest in seeing blooms displayed advantageously. Demonstrators visit most months but members also enjoy trips and meals out. If you would like to get to know us, please contact the secretary on 01233 732212.
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We play every Friday 7.30 - 10.00pm. in the village hall. New members are welcome so do come and give it a try. or ring 01233 850395 for further information.
1940’s Dancing Lessons, Every Wednesday, incl. Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa & Collegiate Shag. For beginners and improvers, at St Mary’s Church Hall, Ashford Town Centre TN23 1QG from 7pm – 9.30pm. Cost £6.00 Tel 01233 860564. No partner required. High Halden Young at Hearts Club Coffee Morning Third Friday Of The Month 1000 Am - 12-00 Noon, Held In The Memorial High Halden. All Welcome. The Lunch Club Alternate Wednesdays in the Church of the Good Shepherd hall, Hamstreet at noon. If you wish to join the club phone Jennie on 01233 732766, Alison 733514 or Rosemary 732644. Fit As A Fiddle - Dancing for Over-50s - Learn a wide range dance styles, from 17th Century Jane Austen style dances to 21st Century Ceilidh Dances, American Contra Dance, English Barn Dance, Contra Waltzing and the Polka! Low impact exercise! No experience or partner required! Have fun, get fitter and meet new people! Every Thursday from 2-3:30pm, Stour Centre, Ashford. £4.00 for an hour and a half! Just turn up! Under-50s welcome too! Info at www.contrafusion. co.uk or contact John & Karen on 01233 625 362. Hamstreet Baby and Toddler Group meet every Wednesday (term time only) in the Victory Hall from 9.30 - 11.30pm Call Hannah on 01233 733863 for information.
THE SIX BELLS Woodchurch Tel: 01233 860246 Angie and Ray offer a warm welcome to their CAMRA award winning village pub. Currently offering five real ales with more to come, and traditional English food.
Quiz Night Every Other Tuesday Open All Day 12 ‘till 12! Food Served: Monday - Saturday, 12 - 3pm & 6 - 9pm Sunday 12 - 6pm
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I Trust You Can All Relate To This Amusing Little Ditty! I have a little Satnav It sits there in my car A Satnav is a driver’s friend It tells you where you are I have a little Satnav I’ve had it all my life It does more than the normal one My Satnav is my wife It gives me full instructions On exactly how to drive “It’s thirty miles an hour” it says “And you’re doing thirty five” It tells me when to stop and start And when to use the brake And tells me that it’s never ever Safe to overtake It tells me when a light is red And when it goes to green It seems to know instinctively Just when to intervene It lists the vehicles just in front It lists those to the rear And taking this into account It specifies my gear I’m sure no other driver Has so helpful a device For when we leave and lock the car It still gives its advice It fills me up with counselling Each journey’s pretty fraught So why don’t I exchange it And get a quieter sort? Ah well, you see, it cleans the house Makes sure I’m properly fed It washes all my shirts and things And - keeps me warm in bed!
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Emergency 999 Police Neighbhd Team Ashford & Tenterden
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Out of Hours Doctor 0845 4349655 William Harvey Hospital 01233 633331
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Ashford Borough Council 01233 637311 www.ashford.gov.uk Ashford Gateway 0845 8 247 247 info@ashfordgateway.co.uk www.ashfordgateway.co.uk Tenterden Gateway 01580 762558 Citizens Advice Bureau 01233 626185
Veterinary Surgeons Vet - Montgomery Vets 01303 813756 Ashford Volunteer Centre 01233 647 422 Age Concern 01233 620 635 www.ageconcern.org.uk
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Bus Enquiries Arriva Bus Enquiries 0844 800 44 11 Stage Coach East Kent: 0871 200 22 33 (Timetable) or 08456 00 22 99 (Customer Services)
National Train Enquiries www.nationalrail.co.uk
VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS Village Telephone Appledore 01233 758576 Bromley Green Road 01233 733916 Bethersden 01233 820630 Hamstreet 01233 732568 Hothfield 01233 610455 Kenardington 01233 733493 (Mrs Sheila Jones) Ruckinge 01233 732702 Shadoxhurst 01233 733994 St. Michaels 01580 763396 Stubbs Cross 01233 623139 Warehorne 01233 733718 Woodchurch 01233 860555 Woodchurch Scout & Guide Community Centre 01233 861274
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