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Spring Grove School A great place to grow

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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

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Welcome Hi everyone, Welcome to the March Issue, hopefully the worst of the winter weather is behind us, although we’re not out of the woods yet. Spring always heralds what feels like a fresh start, and when the clocks go FORWARD at the end of the month, a promise of long sunny days and light balmy evenings lay ahead (she says with tongue firmly lodged in cheek!) There is no other place I would rather be in springtime than our beautiful Kent countryside. Now is the time to look out at our gardens and think about the work required to bring them back to their prime. I’ve already made a nice list for my husband, he’ll appreciate that! I mustn’t take too much of hubby’s time though, he’s in the process of giving our website a much needed face lift. This will ensure that it’s fully accessible for all mobile devices. Currently the magazines can only be viewed online from Android devices. This will be phase one, we then have lots of new ideas for content to follow in future updates, so watch this space. March also brings with it Mother’s Day on the 15th, with the exception of Christmas it must be the busiest day of the year for our local pubs and restaurants, so don’t takes any chances, book early for Mum’s treat, after all she deserves it! My precious mum is no longer with us but I will always remember taking her to the coast on Mother’s Day, then if she behaved herself we would bring her back!....Sorry mum, but you always did enjoy a joke! Whatever you do on Mother’s Day, Enjoy! Until next time, have a great month!

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Facing North by Pippa Greenwood The problem I am asked about most frequently is that of what to do with a north-facing wall. Everyone wants to know what you can plant up it but more importantly, what you can do to increase the chances of your chosen plant not just surviving but also thriving.

Getting the right plant for the spot is essential and I’ve listed some great north-facing wall climbers below. But first consider whether you need year round cover (and so something evergreen) or would accept a deciduous climber that will lose its leaves but keep a framework of stems, or if you could live with an herbaceous climber that will die back each year and return again in the spring. If the wall is very shaded it may be worth reducing the shade if you can. Nearby wall-shrubs could be pruned back or overhanging trees crown lifted (the lower branches removed) or crown thinned (the crown’s density reduced). Walls may be a dark grey or brick colour but you can make the spot considerably more plant friendly if you change the colour of the wall before planting. A pale-coloured masonry paint on the wall will cause light to be reflected back to the plant and make it more likely to thrive.

Consider growing more than one climber to increase the season of interest and so the amount of time that the wall looks good. Flowering may be reduced if the site is gloomy and so to maximise your climber’s flower power make sure that you apply sulphate of potash as this will increase flowering potential. Follow the instructions on the pack, and generally try to apply it to the root area in late summer and then again in spring. Make sure that the climber goes in at a good distance from the wall up which it is to grow. A minimum of about 45cm (18in) should mean that it can develop a good strong root system and this will help to keep it growing well. Self-clinging climbers such as the climbing hydrangea or a variegated ivy can look great and help to provide at least part of the interest you’re after for your north-facing wall, but even these often need a bit of a helping hand to get them started – train the stems on to the wall and protect from wind until they get properly attached. TOP PLANTS FOR NORTH-FACING WALLS AND FENCES Akebia Quinata - Pretty pale green foliage with vanilla perfumed purple-brown flowers in late spring.

Berberidopsis Coralline - Prefers acidic soil, clusters of deep red flowers in early autumn. Clematis - Many smaller flowered varieties such as white flowered, rampant C. montana do well. Codonopsis Convolvulacea Pretty bell or saucer shaped violet coloured flowers in summer. Humulus Lupulus (the hop) - The golden leafed ‘Aurea’ will perform quite well as long as the shade is not too intense or the site windy. Hydrangea Anomela Petiolaris - A deciduous climber with broad creamy white flowerheads. Lathyrus Latifolius - the everlasting pea. Small clusters of pinky purple flowers throughout the summer and in to early autumn Lonicera x Americana - Classic honeysuckle flowers in yellow flushed red and with a gorgeous perfume during the summer. Lonicera x Tellamanniana - Bright yellowy orange honeysuckle flowers in late spring and summer. Vitis Coignetiae - Renowned for its fabulous autumn colour. Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com for ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ veg growing system, biological controls, ﬂeece, copper tape and lots more besides.

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When Graham Flavell moved to rural Dorset to begin a new job, he decided to take up cycling as a way of exploring the countryside. For many years he continued to enjoy low-key, leisurely bike journeys: discovering more about the local area and enjoying the occasional family holiday on two wheels.

In recent months, however, Graham’s commitment to cycling has undergone something of a revolution. He is now one of the many thousands of people in the UK for whom cycling has become a serious hobby, and he currently cycles up to 140 miles each week with a few like-minded friends. Graham says: “We meet twice a week and I enjoy the camaraderie of cycling in a group. It was hard when I started, but I’ve been amazed how my fitness has improved over the last six months.” So where do you start if you have decided to take up cycling for the first time? It really depends on what kind of cycling appeals to you. Will you be using your bike for transport, for leisure or for competition? Budget is another important factor. Not everyone can afford to buy models such as the new, lightweight carbon framed

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Each week they feature influential guests from the world of business who talk about their area of expertise and how they started out in business. The Bunker also showcases as many small local businesses, events and success stories as possible. Paul’s background has provided him with many practical years of experience, particularly in this region of England; “Having worked as an IT specialist in the city, I left full time employment 25 years ago and started as a freelance IT consultant. My first business grew into an IT and Management Consulting Business and things simply progressed from there. So if you are business orientated or have an entrepreneurial bent then Business Bunker is for you. Tune in to Channel Radio every Tuesday between 1 and 3pm. And find out what you are missing! One of Channel Radio’s particularly popular programmes last month proved to be Clive Looker’s Arts Hour’s with a visit to the Jolly Sailor hostelry, where listeners were treated to an hour of poetry performed by local published artists Ann Stewart, Geraldine Paine and Sue Rose. It was so successful that a further programme from the same venue is scheduled for later in the year. For a full schedule of Channel radio’s programmes go to www.channelradio.co.uk/ programme-schedule/

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Your bedroom is a private retreat, a special place in which to relax, unwind and express your true personality. Our tips from expert Katherine Sorrell will help you make it as comfortable, functional and beautiful as possible First, think about how you use your bedroom – is it just for sleeping, or do you listen to music, watch TV, make phone calls or even work? You will need to allocate space for each different function. Then, consider the atmosphere you want to create – would you prefer a light, bright and airy room, or one that is dark and dramatic? In general, soft and gentle colours are considered most restful, and it is a good idea to avoid loud patterns and clashing shades. In a bedroom, wear and tear on the flooring is minimal so

Whether you use curtains, blinds or shutters, your windows should be well-covered, both for privacy and to avoid earlymorning sunlight waking you up. Sumptuous curtains with a blackout lining will do the trick, as will louvered shutters. Roller blinds are simple and ideal where space is restricted, while Roman blinds pull up in lovely soft folds that give an attractively draped effect. Aim for the maximum storage possible: ideally a combination of floor-to-ceiling fitted wardrobes with free-standing pieces for character and flexibility. Plan the interior of a wardrobe with the utmost precision, and look for gadgets such as tie racks, belt racks and pull-out trays. If you’re really short of space, clever storage ideas include under-bed drawers, stacking boxes, canvas “tidies” hung on the back of the door, plastic shoe racks stacked inside the wardrobe, and a bamboo ladder leant against the wall for scarves, spare bed linen or clothes. Subtle, flattering lighting is best for a bedroom, and you can make some quick, easy and inexpensive changes such as adding a table lamp or two in the corners, and fitting a dimmer switch to a central pendant. A strong, bright light, on the other hand,

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Ingredients: • 500g strong white plain flour, plus extra for dusting • ½ tsp salt • 2 tsp ground mixed spice • 55g caster sugar • 1 x 7g sachet easy blend or fast action dried yeast • 300ml milk • 55g butter, cubed • 1 large egg • 150g dried mixed fruit

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1. Sift the flour into a large bowl and stir in the salt, mixed spice, sugar and dried yeast. Make a well in the middle. 2. Bring the milk almost to the boil in a small pan then stir in the butter until melted. Leave the liquid to cool until it’s just hand hot. Pour the liquid into the well with the beaten egg and mix with a round- bladed knife to make a soft and slightly sticky dough. 3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding a little more flour if the dough is too sticky. 4. Place the dough in a clean, lightly greased bowl and cover with oiled cling film. Leave the bowl in a warm place for about 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size. 5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead in the dried fruit. Divide and shape the dough into 12 even-sized buns and place on a large greased baking sheet, leaving about 2cm space around each bun. 6. Cover loosely with oiled cling film and leave in a warm place until the buns have risen by at least half again and are almost touching each other. This will take about 45 minutes to an hour. Preheat the oven to 220C, 200C fan, Gas Mark 7. 7. For the crosses, place the flour in a bowl and gradually add enough cold water (about 2 tbsp) to make a thick paste. Spoon into a piping bag fitted with a small plain nozzle and pipe crosses on each of the buns. Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until risen and golden brown. Leave on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a cooking rack. Brush with the warmed golden syrup or honey while the buns are still warm.

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In addition to the range of specialty teas and coffees, accompanied by a variety of delicious snacks and afternoon teas, they also offer Kids Lunch Boxes, Children’s Craft Parties and cater for private functions too. To celebrate this first anniversary, when you buy a hot drink you will get another free between the period Monday 2nd to the 8th March.

On the 8th March The Cosy Kettle celebrates “We are both very grateful for all the support our the first anniversary of it’s opening in customers have given us during our first year, Hamstreet, and business partners Nicola thank you. “ ~ Nicola and Erin O’Neill and Erin Ward are thrilled that the response to their coffee shop in the heart of Hamstreet has been so positive. Bringing Coffee to Hamstreet!

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Calling All Music Acts to Celebrate Create Festival’s 20th Anniversary! The Create Music Festival is back and this year it is remarkably celebrating its 20th anniversary! If you think you’ve got what it takes to entertain thousands of people at Ashford’s biggest free music festivals, then apply online now at www. createfestival.co.uk and be part of this year’s very special Create Music Festival on Sunday 26th July. Way back in 1995, the very first Create Festival, organised by Ashford Borough Council, promised local music lovers that ‘July would never be the same again’. 20 years on, the free summer extravaganza has served as an important platform for showcasing new and emerging talented musicians from the local area, as well as entertaining thousands of people along the way. In recent years, the festival has grown significantly, becoming one of the largest free music festivals in the South East, by hosting four live music stages of local and headline acts, with a range of other entertainment filling one big day in Victoria Park. Create has also begun to programme some unique spin-off events in Ashford Town Centre with local sponsors. Last year, Nizlopi headlined the Ashford College Main Stage, whilst Brit-pop chart toppers Toploader performed an intimate set to a packed St Mary’s Church, in association with Right Track Music. The festival organisers are once again on the prowl to find the right mix of acts to take to the various stages. If you think you’ve got what it takes to entertain the crowds at Create, and would like to be in with a chance to play on Sunday 26th July 2015, then you’re invited to apply online. Performers of all genres, from bands, DJs, singer-songwriters and performance poets are all encouraged to sign up.

Cllr Jessamy Blanford, portfolio holder for culture said: “The council is incredibly proud of the achievements of the festival throughout the years and we as a Cabinet are committed to ensure its 20th year is celebrated in style.” Create Organiser, Chris Dixon said: “It is both daunting, yet an honour to be organising such a special landmark year for Create. My first year of organising Create was the festivals’ 10th year in 2005 – so it feels great to now be at the 20th mark. “In this time, I have received so much support from local musicians, volunteers, suppliers, funders and businesses – and I would like to thank them all. Their part, no matter how big or small, has all contributed to Create growing and moving with the times. “I can promise Create festival-goers a few surprises for 2015, something very special for the local area, which at present I am keeping firmly under wraps.” The closing date for entries is 12noon on Friday 13th March. Organisers say that young, local quality performers that promote new original music will be prioritised. You can apply online at: www.createfestival.co.uk For more information on Create, please visit www.createfestival.co.uk or follow on twitter www.twitter.com/ashfordcreate facebook www. facebook.com/ashfordcreate If you are interested sponsorship opportunities at Create Festival, please contact Chris Dixon, Arts and Cultural Industries Manager for Ashford Borough Council, at Chris.Dixon@ashford.gov.uk

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Sunday 8th March - Helen’s Psychic Fayre Hamstreet Victory Hall 11am to 4pm, Readers / Stalls / Therapists Refreshments £1.00 Entry - Proceeds to Charity

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Thursday 12th March - Tenterden and District National Trust Association Tenterden Junior School, Recreation Ground Road. 7.30 pm “Toy Train to the Clouds” Paul Whittle The lecture tells the story of Thur March 5th 8 30pm £10 the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Visitors welcome. MORNINGTON LOCKETT - SIMON SPILLETT QUINTET Further information 01580 764791.

Wow What a combination of tenor power playing & as far as I know its another first for these two guys & The FJC This will transform you back in time to the halcyon days of the great jazz played by the double act of Ronnie Scott & Tubby Hayes - For every reason this will be a winner, Mornington played alongside Scott for many years & Simon is the 21st centuries Tubby Hayes -so it just had to happen. All of this topped up with Simons own world class rhythm section. JOHN CRITCHINSON piano - Ronnie Scotts right hand man for many years -& -leading this must have trio. ALEC DANKWORTH double bass - The legacy continues. A brilliant musician & one of the UKs finest bassists. CLARK TRACEY drums - The legacy continues. A brilliant musician & is held by his peers as Europes finest drummer. This my friends is a Very Special Event for The FJC Thur March 12th 8 30pm £12 THE BONE SUPREMACY Five yes Five Trombones & Three Rhythm. We just had to bring this amazing outfit to The FJC. Here we have 5 of the UKs finest trombone players, playing arrangements of the big band era & all backed by another supreme rhythm section full of big band experience. Trombones IAN BATEMAN - -ANDY FLAXMAN - CHRIS GOWER MARK NIGHTINGALE - -WINSTON ROLLINS. Rhythm - NICK DAWSON piano- JEROME DAVIES double bass PETE CATER drums Thur March 19th 8 30pm £10 THE DEREK NASH BAND with LOUISE CLARE MARSHALL This will be another swinging night that just can’t fail. The charismatic lively Derek Nash & his band Plus the wonderful LOUISE MARSHALL - the vocalist from the Jools Holland Rhythm & Blues Orchestra . So folks you can bet on a lot of really swinging blues numbers. This Lady is Really Special she has sung in a number of West End musicals - including Jesus Christ Super Star. - Whistle Down the Wind & The Genius of Ray. Plus the amazing NEIL ANGILLEY piano - to see - to hear - to be amazed WINSTON BLISSETT bass -This guy swings like a pendulum NIC FRANCE drums - This is really for the blues. THERE ARE BLUES SINGERS & THERE IS MISS MARSHALL

Thursday 12th March Ashford Garden Cattery present a Catwalk Connections Fashion Show Doors open 7pm show starts 7.30pm. St Simons Stock Church Hall, Brookfield Road, Ashford, Kent TN23 4EU. Tickets £5 each. Hight Street & Boutique style ladies clothes at bargain prices. For tickets tel. 01233 646855 or call in person at The Ashford Garden Cattery, 34 Station Rd, Ashford TN23 1PE. Cash & cheques only. Monday 16th March - Ashford Music Society Primavera Chamber Ensemble Paul Manley (violin), Andrew Fuller (cello), and Michael Dussek (piano). Primavera is a firm favourite with the members and friends of the Ashford Music Society. Primavera always lives up to its name of ‘joie de vivre’ and on this occasion they will be playing three wonderful Piano Trios by Arensky, Haydn and Mendelssohn that have been particularly chosen for this event. After 72 years of promoting concerts in Ashford by professional musicians, sadly this will be our final concert. It promises to be a very special evening. 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.

Tuesday 17th March - Ashford Flower Club is hosting a flower demonstration ‘Wooden It Be Lovely’ by Robin White, at Furley Hall, Maidstone Road, Ashford. 7.30pm (doors open 6.30). Visitors welcome - £3.00 at the door. Wednesday 18th March - The Weald of Kent Computer Club will meet in Biddenden New Village Hall at 7.30 pm. This evening will be our annual “Problems” evening, when members are invited to send in, or bring along their problems. Annual membership is £10.00. Non-members are welcome £2 a visit, but their first visit is free. Full details: http://www.wealdofkentcomputerclub.co.uk/ Enquiries: secretarywkcc@yahoo.co.uk

Pilgrims Hospices Rainbow Ride and Stride Sunday 22nd March 2015- 10.30am This is an event for everyone; families, friends, children and dogs. We want to see everybody there in every colour of the rainbow; red and yellow and pink and green, purple and orange and blue!

Wednesday 25th March - The Biddenden Horticultural Society meets in the Village Hall (7:15pm for 7:30pm start). Colin Moat will be giving a talk on “50 Greys of Shade”. Colin is from Pineview Nursery, his talk advises on plants for those difficult areas and will also have some plants to sell. Contact Irene on 01580291777 or Lesley on 01580291931. Frances Bourne, David de Winter and Gavin Horsley; all four of whom have worked with major opera Members £1.50, Non Members £2.50. Annual companies. The Society’s Music Director, Bryan Gipps, membership £5. New members always welcome. will be the solo violinist in Dvorak’s Romance; he was Sunday 29 March 2015 Sutton Valence Choral an Exhibitioner at the Royal Academy of Music and Society Spring Concert, All Saints’ Maidstone plays has appeared as a violinist and conductor in such host to the Sutton Valence Choral Society and two venues as the Albert Hall. The concert takes place at outstanding compositions by the Czech composer All Saints’ Church, Mill Street, Maidstone, ME15 6YE on Antonin Dvorak. Dvorak’s exquisite Romance Sunday 29 March at 7.30pm. Tickets, priced £12, (£6 for solo violin and orchestra is paired with the for under-18s and those in full-time education), are expressive beauty of his setting of the 13th century available from choir members, from Music Matters in poem “Stabat Mater”, a work with an overwhelming Week Street, Maidstone, by ringing 01233 840540, or emotional impact. Sutton Valence Choral Society, via the website at www.suttonvalencechoral.co.uk with over 90 singers, will be joined by the Beresford Saturday 16th May - Murder Again presents: Sinfonia and four top-class soloists: Helen Bailey, Death by Radio A fun murder mystery evening at 23

Mother’s Day Around The World By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk Mothers deserve attention all year round, so why do we celebrate mothers on one special day - and do other countries follow suit?

The UK Traditionally, on ‘Mothering Sunday’ (the fourth Sunday in Lent) people returned to their baptismal ‘mother church’. As their parents’ home was often nearby, over time the day became a holiday for visiting family. Flowers were gathered on the way home and mums received Simnel cakes. Observance of Mothering Sunday gradually withered but after its revival in 1920 it spread throughout the Empire, becoming known as Mother’s Day. Around the World Most countries have a Mother’s Day, but origins and traditions vary. Unless stated otherwise, countries below follow U.S. tradition, celebrating on the second Sunday in May. In France, American soldiers introduced their Mother’s Day during the First World War. Originally focussed on fertile mothers, today Fête des Mères celebrates all mothers, who traditionally receive a cake shaped like a bouquet of flowers. France celebrates on the last Sunday in May, as does Sweden, where the Red Cross sells plastic flowers in aid of deprived mothers. In Italy mums receive a heartshaped cake, but on the second Sunday before Christmas children

in Yugoslavia tie their mother up until she gives them treats. Egypt’s Mother’s Day on 21st March is celebrated with songs devoted to mothers. In Nepal, children return to the family home on “Aama ko Mukh Herne Din” (“to see Mother’s face”) on the last day of Baishak dark fortnight, making breakfast for their mothers and giving them gifts, favourite foods and new clothes. Those who have lost mothers visit Mata Tirtha, a sacred site with a pool in which they ‘look upon their mother’s face’. The USA didn’t keep English Mother’s Day, but Anna Jarvis campaigned for one in honour of her mother, who introduced “Mothers’ Friendship Day” after the Civil War. At a church service on the second anniversary of her mother’s death (the second Sunday of May), Anna distributed her mother’s favourite flowers: white carnations. Today they signify mothers who have passed away, while coloured carnations honour mothers still living. In Australia, Mother’s Day grew from Janet Heyden’s campaign to give gifts to lonely inmates of Newington State Home for Women. Schoolchildren in Japan draw pictures of their mothers for a nationwide competition and winning pictures travel the country in a mobile exhibition. Mexico’s Mother’s Day on 10th May was once a pawn in battles between government and

church on modernisation and materialism. It now celebrates both mothers and the Virgin Mary. Children often arrive at their mother’s house the night before. Traditionally the day starts with mass before mothers are presented with a breakfast of tamales and atole, but many mothers are now treated to breakfast at home, accompanied by a song. In Paraguay, Mother’s Day is celebrated with Dia de la Patria (Independence Day) on 15th May, to honour Juana María de Lara’s role in winning Paraguay’s independence. Similarly, Bolivia’s Dia de la Madre Boliviana on 27th May commemorates the women killed fighting for independence in the Battle of Coronilla. In Ethiopia, their ‘Antrosht’ celebration lasts three days, beginning after the rains have ceased (usually October/ November). Traditionally, mothers cook a special meal but daughters provide dairy products, vegetables and spices while sons bring the meat. Afterwards they enjoy traditional songs and dances. So why not celebrate Mexicanstyle this year and sing your Mum a song?

CLUBS & SOCIETIES Woodchurch Community Centre Pop In For The Over 60’s Every Wednesday afternoon at the Woodchurch Community Centre, Lower Road Woodchurch TN26 3SQ, 2 to 4 pm. Crazy golf- table tennis - air hockey - bowls- chat - tea/coffee. just. sit out on the lawn an relax. woodchurchcommunitycentre. couk. Tel. 07798 566849. Hamstreet Sports & Leisure Assoc The ground floor can be hired for sports changing which consists of male and female changing, Showers and disabled wet room. Along with the field and the multi use courts,we also have the top floor of the pavilion which consist of 2 rooms an office and a Lounge / Bar, we hire this out for small functions of 60 people, the building has disabled access and to the first floor we have a wheel chair lift. The pavilion also has a small fitted kitchen. Bethersden Art Group meets 7:30pm on Thursdays. All abilities welcome. Contact Jen 01-233-820247. Craft Workshop, Victory Hall, Hamstreet These are intended to be on the first Thursday of every month. Knitting, crochet, sewing, furniture painting. High Halden Craft Group - Meets every Monday (except Bank Holidays) at High Halden Memorial Hall 10.30am till 1.00pm. £3.50 includes materials, coffee and free raffle ticket For more info call 01580 291621 or 01233 85030 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 & meals out. If you would like to get to know us, please call the secretary on 01233 732212.

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Beauty Wrinkle Removal: The Results & the Risks

You moisturise, tone, exfoliate, eat a healthy diet and stay out of the sun. You don’t smoke. But still those pesky wrinkles gradually gain ground. Available treatments can significantly reduce telltale signs of ageing, and whilst the effect won’t be as dramatic as cosmetic surgery, for many it’s enough to give them a ‘lift’ and a fresher appearance. Picking Your Therapist Recommendations are great, but always check the qualifications and experience of any therapist. Stay safe: • Therapists performing nonsurgical cosmetic procedures don’t require medical qualifications and aren’t overseen by the Care Quality Commission, but many procedures carry risks and should only be performed by someone highly trained. The Treatments You Can Trust (TYCT) register, backed by the Department of Health, will tell you if the treatment provider is appropriately qualified. • Injectable cosmetic treatments should only be performed by an appropriately trained doctor, dermatologist, dentist or registered nurse within a clinical setting. • See your doctor for a review of your medical history before undergoing injectable

treatments. All the treatments below may cause allergic reactions, which can potentially lead to anaphylaxis. Ensure the therapist would know how to deal with this if it occurs. Injectable Treatments Botox® Botox® contains Botulinum toxin A, which relaxes the muscle underneath the wrinkle, smoothing it out. Pros: Effects usually last for several months. Cons: Possibility of flu-like symptoms for a day or so, and some bruising. Results can be slow to appear and repeat treatments are needed. Treated areas may be droopy for a while. Dermal fillers Dermal fillers (e.g. hyaluronic acid and collagen) are injected either to fill wrinkles or plump up lips. It’s highly recommended that they’re administered by a medical professional. Some fillers are more permanent than others. Pros: Permanent fillers give longlasting results. Cons: Results can sometimes be asymmetrical or lumpy, or the filler can drift away from the injection site, sometimes requiring surgical repair. Treated areas may be swollen, tender, bruised or itchy. In the worst case scenario, dermal fillers can cause necrosis (death of the surrounding tissue). You may require a local anaesthetic. Resurfacing Treatments These treatments work by damaging the outer skin layer, removing dead cells and stimulating new growth and collagen production to repair

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Finance Pensions Rules are Changing: What You Need to Know By Ann Haldon www.cornerstonewebcontent.com

If you’re confused by drawdown, annuity, tax wrappers and pots, you are definitely not alone. It sometimes feels like politicians are being deliberately obtuse - why don’t they use plain English when talking about pensions so we all know where we stand on this important issue? Pensions are generally seen as the normal investment option when you start work. Although other choices are available, including property or stocks and shares, saving into a private pension does offer the following tax advantages: • The government pays tax relief on your payments • You’re not taxed on the money in your pension pot (up to certain limits) • At pension age you can withdraw a percentage of your pension as a tax-free lump sum

But what about the State Pension – won’t that provide the income I need in retirement? State Pension rules are set to change from 2016 when a weekly flat rate will be introduced. The intention is to simplify the State Pension,

making it fairer for all as well as easier for the government to administrate. These are some of the new rules, should you reach State Pension age on or after April 6th 2016: • The full pension amount will be a minimum of £148.40 per week (the actual amount to be decided upon in late 2015) • At least 10 qualifying years are needed to receive the new State Pension • The total number of qualifying years for eligibility has increased from 30 to 35 • Each individual will qualify for their own pension entitlement, rather than using the joint couple’s rate • There will be no means testing for pension credit entitlement • The cap on state pensions for the self-employed will be removed

Auto enrolment Auto enrolment is new legislation that obliges employers to offer eligible employees a workplace pension. The new scheme, which was introduced in October 2012, is being rolled out to include all UK employers by February 2018. Currently, if you earn a minimum annual salary of £10,000, are aged between 22 years and the State Pension age, and work

under a contract of employment in the UK, you are entitled to automatic enrolment on a workplace pension. Your employer makes their contribution and you get tax relief on your pension payments. If you already make contributions to a workplace scheme meeting government requirements, you don’t need to be enrolled in a new scheme. If you don’t meet the eligibility criteria for automatic enrolment, you may still have the right to opt-in. Whether this is possible largely depends on your employer, and they do not have any obligation to make contributions in these instances.

New legislation regarding annuities Until recently, when you retired you had no other option but to use your pension fund to buy an annuity. Annuities provide you with a fixed income for life, and even though the legislation has now changed, this product may still offer the most stable income for you in retirement. The 2014 Budget saw changes to pension legislation. From 2015 you will not be forced to buy an annuity with your pension fund, but can use the money in other ways. As a general rule, people choose the ‘income drawdown’ option, an annuity, or a mixture of the two.

business Some finance experts advise people to buy a fixed annuity that covers projected living expenses over their remaining lifetime, spending the rest of their pension pot on products that stand a greater chance of beating inflation. As with any financial product, you need to shop around for the best deal rather than sticking with your pension provider, who may not offer you an attractive rate. There has been some talk in the media of annuity mis-selling, so you should take the time to compare various products on the market rather than remaining ‘loyal’ to your pension company.

What is income drawdown? Income drawdown is an alternative to buying an annuity. You buy stocks, shares and other investments and take a regular income by cashing them

in over time, with 25% of each ‘drawdown’ being tax-free. This is viewed as being riskier than an annuity as investments can go up or down, but if you are not risk averse and you have a larger pension pot of £100,000 or more, the rewards can be greater. Income drawdown is a complicated option with high fees and charges, and it will not be right for everybody, but there is a middle-ground that offers the security of an annuity with a little more flexibility.

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STAMP DUTY CHANGES – HOW MUCH WILL YOU SAVE?

As part of our regular series on legal matters, Kerry Carter, of Tenterden law firm Pengelly & Rylands, looks at the government’s recent changes to Stamp Duty. What is Stamp Duty? Stamp Duty is a tax on land and property transactions. Its full name is 'Stamp Duty Land Tax' (SDLT). In residential property transactions, Stamp Duty is payable when you buy a property over £125,000. The amount of Stamp Duty you will be liable for will depend on the value of the property. Last year, the Chancellor announced changes to the Stamp Duty system and these came into effect on 4th December 2014. He has claimed that 98% of homeowners in England and Wales will pay less under the new system and some property experts have predicted a boom in sales of houses between £250,000 and £280,000 as a result of the changes.

The old system: The previous system had been criticised by many for creating odd price distortions. A seller with a property which should have been worth between £251,000 and £275,000 usually had to resign themselves to only achieving £250,000 for the property, as buyers would be unwilling to pay an additional 2% in Stamp Duty for a property just over the £250,000 threshold. For example, buyers paying £250,000 would pay £2,500, or 1% in Stamp Duty. However, if the price was £260,000, the buyer would pay 3%, or £7,800. What has changed? The new system is more like the system of income tax. The new rates of Stamp Duty only apply to the amount of purchase price falling within the particular duty band, smoothing out the jumps in the previous Stamp Duty thresholds. For example, someone buying a house for £275,000 will pay nothing on the first £125,000, 2% on the next £125,000 (amounting to £2,500) and then 5% on the balance of £25,000 (being £1,250). So the total amount payable would be £3,750, a saving of £4,500 against the old system. The new rates are:Up to £125,000: £125,001 to £250,000 £250,001 to £925,000 £925,001 to £1.5m Above £1.5m

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Kerry Carter – Chartered Legal Executive Purchase at £185,000 Stamp duty payable under the old rules Stamp duty payable under the new rules

£1,850 £1,200

Purchase at £325,000 Stamp duty payable under the old rules Stamp duty payable under the new rules

£9,750 £6,250

Purchase at £510,000 Stamp duty payable under the old rules Stamp duty payable under the new rules

£20,400 £15,500

If you have any questions regarding Stamp Duty, or about buying or selling a property, please telephone Kerry Carter or Elizabeth Connell on 01580 762248 who will be happy to help.

Pengelly & Rylands FAMILY SOLICITORS For friendly advice in times of need • Family, Children & Divorce (Fixed Fee appointments available) • Elderly Client Care • House Sales & Purchases • Equity Release • Wills & Probate • Commercial

Please call us on 01580 762248 39/41 High Street, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6BJ www.pengelly-rylands.co.uk

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DELAMERE PLUMBING & DESIGN Les & Beth Fenton A Bespoke Design and Installation Service for Bath and Shower Rooms Other Domestic Plumbing and DIY Undertaken

Tel: 01233 732 807 Mobile: 07796 884 439

David Lancaster Professional Painting Services Heritage & Listed Building Specialist • Traditional Materials Used • Specialist Wall Papering (Including stripping & re-lining) • Plastering Services • Fully Insured • Experienced and Trustworthy Tradesmen • All Internal & External Work Undertaken • Full Consultation & Quotations Provided • General Building Maintenance & Repairs • Kent Peg Roofing and Hanging Tiles • Re-pointing

Tel: 01233 733333 Mobile: 07880 505096

e: bethles.fenton2@btinternet.com

All work guaranteed and References available

Delamere, Hornash Lane, Shadoxhurst, Ashford Kent TN26 1HX

Professional Curtain Making Call Georgie on 07766 508 874

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01303 812889 • 07710 077711

www.stanfordconservatories.co.uk All Work Fully Insured Start & Completion Times Guaranteed

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

Stanford Conservatory & Building Co. may be starting up as new company but our staff and associated contractors have been in the construction industry for a considerable time. I personally have been in construction for over thirty years, my last post, for over nine years, was as the Construction Director for a national company responsible for in excess of £20m of work per annum, I decided that my time of driving over 60K miles per year and working for someone else needed to stop, so we have started up Stanford Conservatory and Building Company. We intend bringing our experience and knowledge to the local market place, we will help you to design all manner of projects and bring your ideas and thoughts to life. We will advise what is practicable and what is not cost effective. Our commitment with any building (new or renovation) is what our clients want they get, we can build conservatories of any size, any

shape, anywhere, if it is possible to fit it in the area you have we will. One of our most important criteria will be ensuring that our clients know exactly what they are paying for, all Conservatories will be drawn up as a three dimensional design and given to the client prior to any orders being placed, if you approve we can then move on to the next stage. All general building, maintenances, Paving, repair works, and renovation work will be in writing prior to any orders being placed and the price given will be the price charged at the completion of the contract. One of the problems that seems to be always coming to the fore is when builders are not on site, or do not appear when they say they will. We will never do this. We will give you guaranteed commencement and completion dates, a guaranteed price and up to a fifteen year warranty on materials and workmanship. ~ Peter Maddox

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SANDSEAL FLOORING

Jakeman & Jakeman Homecare Steve Jakeman

Handyman Painter & Decorator

T h e Wo o d e n F l o o r i n g S p e c i a l i s t s Floor Sanding Staining & Varnishing Repairs Decking, Sanding & Sealing

Interior & Exterior Decoration and Maintenance 01233 625442 07910591393

Call now for a competitive quote

219 Canterbury Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent TN24 9QH

T: 01233 733792 M: 07767 167731

Jakeman-homecare@ntlworld.com

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Electrical Contractors

Email: dkenward@btconnect.com

1 MILLFIELD, HIGH HALDEN, ASHFORD, KENT TN30 6LX

www.dkenwardandsons.co.uk

01233 850381 07786 342454 07880 680046

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Plumbing & Heating Services All plumbing work undertaken no job too smallӔ Burst pipes, Blockages, Taps, Pumps, Radiators & Drainage work. Bathroom & Shower Installation

Call: Michael on 01233 733779 or 07515 651 717 NO CALL OUT CHARGE. 24HR SERVICE

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

Call: 01233 665107

FREE Quotations!

E: laureng@tbelectrical.org.uk

Plumbing & Heating Services PLUMBING Bathroom Suites Blockages & Burst Pipes Blocka Taps Ball Valves Hot & Cold Tanks ALL WORK GUARANTEED

HEATING

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

Noel McAllen (Dial-a-Plumber)

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NO JOB TOO SMALL

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Supply Any Make of Vehicle Both New and Used Arrange All Types of Vehicle Finance & Leasing Provide Service, Repairs & MOT Testing Dent Removal, Accident Damage Repairs & Bodywork Restoration arranged Spares, Accessories, Exhausts & Batteries Tyres at Competitive Prices - 4 Wheel Laser Alignment Sඎඇ Eඊඎංඉඉൾൽ Aංඋ Cඈඇൽංඍංඈඇංඇ඀ Sൾඋඏංർൾ Cൾඇඍඋൾ

MOTABILITY GRADE A QUALITY END OF CONTRACT CARS

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2-3 Yrs Old 1 Owner Low Mileage Main Dealer Serviced No Modifications

We have direct access to Motability’s website where we can view cars offered to us. Typically Motability have over 1500 cars for sale, all one owner, main dealer serviced with low mileage. The cars we supply are prepared to the very highest standards. When you visit our showroom we are able to log on to the Motability website and using our customer friendly dual screen, show full details including pictures and service history. Each car is carefully inspected inside and out by experienced staff to ensure they are supplied in as perfect condition as possible. Here our customers are able to order the model and colour they want with an anticipated delivery time of 21 days. As you would expect from a family business established for 48 years, all dealer facilities are available, including part exchange and competitive finance. We encourage you to visit our showroom where Sales Manager Phil Cunningham looks forward to assisting you.

“For a friendly service from a family business” Rൾൺඋ ඈൿ Hඌൻർ Bൺඇ඄ - Hං඀ඁ Sඍඋൾൾඍ, Tൾඇඍൾඋൽൾඇ, Kൾඇඍ TN30 6BD

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• Windows “A” Rated • Conservatories • Doors • Soffits & Facias • Door Canopies WEATHERMAN WINDOWS LIMITED 13 & 15 Bank Street, Ashford, Kent TN23 1DE

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for good honest advice, information and a solution to most mobility problems

www.forrmobility.co.uk New ,Used & Hire Equipment from Aids for Daily Living to Wheelchairs.

come and try the largest selection of mobility equipment in ashford

• Parking by the door. • Indoor & outdoor test areas. • Repairs / Servicing. • Modifications. • Adaptations. • Easy terms available. • Free home assessments

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WORDWHEEL

Puzzle Time Sudoku

Using only the letters in the Wordwheel, you have ten minutes to find as many words as possible, none of which may be plurals, foreign words or proper nouns. Each word must be of three letters or more, all must contain the central letter and letters can only be used once in every word. There is at least one word that uses all of the letters in the wheel.

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3 x 3 box contains the digits 1 through 9, with no repetition! That’s all there is to it, you solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic there’s no maths involved and no adding up. It’s fun. It’s challenging. It’s addictive!

TARGET Excellent: 36 or more words Good: 28 words Fair: 25 words

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Quick Crossword Across 1. Unkempt (6) 4. Bogs (6) 9. Get better (7) 10. Command (5) 11. Not dirty (5) 12. Rational (7) 13. Honourable (11) 18. Consistent (7) 20. Hoard (5) 22. Blockade (5) 23. Impartial (7) 24. Tasks (6) 25. Remained (6)

Down 1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Swap (6) Type of fruit (5) Adult (5-2) Incorrect (5) Relating to healing (7) Saunter (6) Substitute (11)

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14. Apparent (7) 15. Reckon (7) 16. Cared for (6)

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17. Shouted (6) 19. Overweight (5) 21. Transport (5)

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New Installations Re-wires Additional or replacement Lights, sockets etc

Richard Gilbert Plumbing & Central Heating Central Heating Specialist Oil, Gas & LPG OFTEC & Gas Safe Registered Full central heating installations and system updates Oil boiler and oil tank installation and replacement Gas boilers, fires, cookers and hobs Landlord’s Gas Safety Certificates

All Domestic Plumbing - Established 25 Years

Mobile 07761 695101 Email – tinafrancis1@aol.com

Telephone: 01233 812566

Newchurch, Romney Marsh, TN29 0DH

Mobile: 07860 877836

Oil Heating & Oil Cookers R-OAK Services M. Oakley & O.Stanley - Oil-fired Specialists Breakdowns & Servicing • Boiler Installation • Power Flushing AGA, Rayburn, Alpha, Stanley, Worcester, Tel: 01233 770138 www.ohoc.co.uk Grant, Boulter, Potterton, Trianco and more... 37

Domestic and Commercial Electricians we’re here when you need us - 24/7! t Installations, Repairs & Maintenance t Solar PV System Design & Installation t Refurbishments t Conversions & Extensions t Three Phase Installations t Retail Installations t Agricultural & Farm Machinery

t Motors t Fans & Ventilation t Engineering & Lab Specialists t Periodic Testing & Reporting t PAT Testing t Extra Sockets & Lighting t CCTV

Call 01233 732881 or 07798 866803 01233 732881 or 07798 866803 www.kingsnorthelectrical.co.uk Established since 1975 | 17th Edition Fully Qualified Electricians | Please Call For A Quote

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useful information Emergency 999 Police Neighbhd Team

Royal British Legion

Ashford & Tenterden

Contact Mike Wharrad

Crimestoppers

Parkinson’s UK, Ashford Branch

101 0800 555 111

Out of Hours Doctor 0845 4349655 William Harvey Hospital 01233 633331

Samaritans

01233 620 167

08457 90 90 90

www.samaritans.org

01233 623520

St. John Ambulance Brigade 01233 611 414 East Kent Strokes 01233 840448 www.eastkentstrokes.org

SE Kent Multiple Sclerosis Soc 07767 326138 e: mssoutheast@gmail.com South East Kent Polio Branch e: flamingo@btinternet.com.

Electricity: Southern Electric EDF Energy Gas: Natural LPG

0845 770 8090 0800 783 8866 0800 111 999 Details on tank

Doctors Surgery Hamstreet Surgery

Parish Councils: Appledore: Bethersden: High Halden: Hothfield: Orlestone: Ruckinge: Shadoxhurst: Warehorne: Woodchurch:

01233 730190 (01233) 758298 (01233) 758298 07939 633 232 (01233) 733994 (01233) 628481 (01233) 758298 (01233) 733994 (01233) 758298 (01233) 733994

Ashford Borough Council www.ashford.gov.uk Ashford Gateway info@ashfordgateway.co.uk www.ashfordgateway.co.uk Tenterden Gateway Citizens Advice Bureau

01233 331111

01580 762558 01233 626185

Veterinary Surgeons Vet - Montgomery Vets Ashford Volunteer Centre

01303 813756 01233 665 535

Age UK Ashford

01233 668 765

0845 8 247 247

www.ageuk.org/ashford ageukashford.org@gmail.com

CARM E: Carmromneymarsh@supanet.com W: Www.carmromneymarsh.org.uk Macmillan Cancer Support W: www.forget-me-nots.co.uk

NSPCC: Tenterden & District 01293 651840 CPRE Kent 01233 714540 Bus Enquiries Arriva Bus Enquiries (Travel Line) 0871 200 22 33 (Customer Services) 08456 00 22 99 National Train Enquiries www.nationalrail.co.uk Village Halls Appledore Bethersden Bilsington Bromley Green Road Hamstreet Hamstreet Pavilion Graham Woodcock

High Halden Hothfield Kenardington Ruckinge Shadoxhurst St. Michaels Stubbs Cross Warehorne Woodchurch Woodchurch Scout & Guide Community Centre

01233 758576 01233 820630 01233 720818 01233 733613 01233 732568 01233 732457 01233 733556 01233 850395 01233 610455 01233 733493 01233 732702 01233 733994 01580 763396 01233 623139 01233 733718 01233 860555 01233 861236

• Light Vehicle Body Repairs • Paint Spraying • Plastic Bumper Repairs • Alloy Wheel Refurb • Paintless Dent Removal • Machine Polishing

TEL: 07845 521177 Forty Acre Farm, Romney Road, Lydd, Romney Marsh TN29 9LR

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Puzzle Solutions Wordwheel: PRODUCE Sudoku

Seven Local Editions Delivered by Royal Mail to 55,000 Homes & Businesses Ashford: 20,000 homes in and around TN24 & TN23 Kennington, Willesborough, Park Farm, Kingsnorth & Great Chart

Crossword

Charing Area: Charing, Pluckley, Biddenden, Smarden & Egerton.

Wye Area: Wye, Brook, Bodsham, Brabourne,Westwell, Hastingleigh, Boughton Lees, Eastwell.

Aldington Area: Aldington, Mersham, Bilsington, Bonnington, Brabourne Lees, Smeeth, Sellindge, Stanford & Stowting.

TN26 Area: Appledore, Hamstreet, High Halden, Bethersden, Hothfield, Shadoxhurst,Woodchurch, Warehorne.

Tenterden & Rye: Tenterden, St Michaels, Wittersham, Rye, Pladen.

Kid’s Corner

The Marsh: Romney Marsh from

Scrambled Foods: Meat and Potato Pie, Cheeseburger, Hot Dog, Hot Chocolate, Cheese and Ham Pasty Three items: Meat and Potato Pie (£2.40) Hot Chocolate (£1.57) and Ham and Cheese Pasty (£2.38) Hot Dogs: A and F are exactly the same.

Sucklifts Cesspool Emptying Service ~ Est 1986 ~ Accredited Engineer British Water

High Pressure Jetting Service and Repair to Sewage Treatment Plants

01233 840624

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Sit-in Private Care Service

Be it companionship or just someone to sit with a relative, our Private Care Service carers can come to your house and help. Visits can be for as little as one hour or as long as 15 hours. 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.

www.townandcountryhomecare.co.uk

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Town & Country Homecare Limited 102a High Street, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6HT