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Hi everyone, welcome to the March Edition, I hope you are all well. As I write I’m looking out of the window across our flooded garden and thanking God that the flood water has not reached our house. My heart goes out to anyone attempting to pick up the pieces following flood damage to their home. I’ve been there myself on more than one occasion, it’s heart breaking. Once it’s happened you face each new year with the fear of it happening again, no matter what protection you’ve put in place. Following this winter maybe Ark Construction will be revived as a viable business idea, we’ve certainly had more than 40 days and 40 nights worth of rain! I sincerely hope that by the time you read this we are able to say that spring is on the way. If not, we will all develop webbed feet! Please don’t forget Mother’s Day this month, as if you would! It’s a little later in the month this year, on the 30th, so don’t be caught out.They say there’s nothing like a woman’s scorn, and if she happens to be your mum you will be left with some serious making up to do for the rest of the year! It doesn’t take much, chocolate does the trick for me, and as my husband has the job of checking this magazine every month, I know the message will be transmitted to my son, even if it has to be by carrier pigeon - the only thing that’s likely to want to venture into his bedroom! Until next time have a great month.
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Garden of Delights How tech can take the grunt out of gardening
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It’s that time of year again: spring has sprung and the grass has started to rise. While robot lawnmowers haven’t quite reached bargain basement prices just yet - a robo-mower such as Husquvarna’s Automower 305G has an RRP of £1,399, and even the cheapest online shops charge around £850 technology can still help: firms such as Bosch, Greenworks and Mountfield all offer batterypowered lawnmowers that offer the convenience of cable-free mowing without the noise, smell and hassle of petrol engines. Prices range from just over £200 to around £500. What’s even easier than a cordless mower? That’s right: grass that you don’t have to mow in the first place. Hi-tech turf (www. hitechturf.co.uk) looks like grass and feels like grass, but it’s entirely artificial - and if you have terrible memories of plasticky, jaggy artificial turf you’ll be relieved to discover that this is a very different proposition. For around £29 per square metre (for HT Luxury) you can lay a lawn that looks just like the real thing without any of the work. If your budget’s a bit more limited then there are more affordable options including a budget artificial turf at £7.99 per square metre. Lawns aren’t the only places where technology can make
life easier. Battery power has reached the point where it’s good enough for seriously demanding garden tasks. Black & Decker will happily sell you battery-powered chainsaws, pruning saws and loppers. The batteries deliver plenty of oomph - the chainsaw will power through up to 150 3.5cm branches before it runs out of puff - but boffins have yet to invent a device that ensures we remember to charge the power tools before we actually need them. More modest gardening can benefit from gadgetry too. Hozelock’s auto-watering system sticks a timer onto your tap, turning it on and off at the times you program, and options range from a simple sprinkler to an entire micro-irrigation system. Some timers even have rain sensors that mean they won’t turn on the tap if the weather forecast turned out to be overly optimistic. Not all gardening gadgets need electricity to function. The iconic Leatherman multi-tool isn’t exactly cheap, but its products and their many imitators - offer a huge range of tools in one handy gadget. For example the Leatherman Charge AL includes two kinds of pliers, a knife, a saw and a serrated knife, a wood and metal file, wire cutters and wire strippers.
If you find gardening is, literally, a pain, it’s worth taking a look at the range of gardening tools made by Radius Garden, whose slogan is “Garden more. Hurt less.” The odd-looking tools have been designed with ergonomic grips to make them more comfortable and less likely to aggravate repetitive strain injuries, and the range includes trowels, forks, transplanters, weeders and cultivators. Expect to pay around £9 for each individual tool or around £30 for a set of four. If taking the grunting out of gardening sounds like something you’d like to do, you might also want to consider a device such as Fiskar’s Weed Puller (currently £25), which is designed to remove weeds without using chemicals or wrecking your lower back: it’s a long L-shaped stick containing deep-reaching stainless steel claws that effortlessly grab weeds by the roots. It might not be an exciting robot mower but anything that helps with a hard day’s weeding sounds like a great gadget to us.
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then drink up the water as it spills. I admit I have broken a few glasses in this way. It is yet another thing I get into trouble for. I also like baths. I like to prowl around the edge of the bath when it is full of water and drink the water like a leopard. If there are bubbles in the bath then even better- I can pat them and chase them around the bathroom. Now we have Josh I make sure I attend his daily baths although I must admit that they are getting increasingly messy- water squirting around and a lot of splashing. The floor is often very wet after his baths and I take great delight in skidding around Hello Everyone, Mowgli here. How are all of on the floor in the water and then digging at it you? Ebony and I are completely fed up with with my paws, helping to clear it up. looking at the rain out of the windows. It seems to have been raining for months. We Some breeds of cat apparently like swimmingwould of course be far more fed up if we had Turkish Vans I think. Clive has a few of these to actually go outside and get our dainty paws registered at the Clinic and I would love to meet wet, but looking at all the rain is hard enough. them to learn how to swim!
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Ebony and I are in complete agreement that we do not like rain. However, we don’t really agree about other types of water. Ebony is a very traditional little cat and likes her drinking water presented in a nice china bowl. It needs to be very fresh and filtered. This is the only type of water she likes- any other type of water she regards with disdain. I, however, just love nearly all types of water. I love drinking from the tap to the extent that I can often be found sitting in the sink miaowing. Although I can’t turn the taps on I can turn the bathroom tap to increase the flow once it is on. This is great but occasionally I get it wrong and get a bit soggy as the water streams out! I also love water in any kind of glass, cup or jug. Guests at our house always exclaim in horror if I sabotage the dining room table during a roast meal. They always think I will go and eat the meat. I actually have no interest in roast meat and take great delight in tiptoeing (OK I admit it, tip toeing might not be accurate. Clive tells me I am very clumsy) around the meat, sticking my head in the water jug and taking delicious gulps of water. I also drink from all glasses of water that I find. It is routine in our house for Clive and Jane to hide their glasses of water or put coasters over the top. They might try and keep me out of their water, but I always get it in the end. If there isn’t much water left in the glass I put my paw in the glass, tip it over and
Anyway, I hope you are all managing to stay warm and dry and that there is some better weather around the corner! ,~
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10 Ways To Save On Renovating Your Home Building work can be expensive, but if you’re canny you can keep costs down, says Katherine Sorrell By Katherine Sorrell
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1. Use trade suppliers: they’re much cheaper than their highstreet equivalents. Open an account with your local builders merchant, or else try specialists such as Screwfix or Plumbase. Do your research beforehand, wear appropriate clothing and act confident. If you need to ask advice, though, do – these guys are the specialists and will probably be only too happy to help. 2. Borrow rather than buy expensive tools that you’re unlikely to use very often. Ask friends or try a local hire shop. Before you start, though, make sure you know exactly how to use the tool safely. 3. Do as much work as you can yourself, and ask friends and family to help. You may be able to improve your DIY skills by studying a good manual, taking an evening class or even attending a specialist course. Only tackle jobs you can manage safely, however. Complex or tricky jobs should be left to the professionals, as should anything that involves electricity, gas or working at a height. 4. Try to design fitted furniture such as shelves or cupboards with the dimensions of standard materials in mind. This will allow you to either buy off the shelf or will save on cutting-waste, and therefore cost you less.
5. Grab the best bargains in sales and clearances, and at factory outlets, seconds shops and discount warehouses. This may mean planning your decorating around a one-off sale, or waiting until you have acquired just the right discounted item, but your patience will pay off. 6. How about second-hand? You never know what you might find if you scour the right places, from auctions and junk shops to salvage yards. The golden rule is to be prepared – if you’re out and about, write out a list of relevant dimensions and keep it, together with a mini tape measure. If you do buy second-hand radiators, taps or electrical items, have them fitted by someone who’s qualified to check that they’re totally safe and functioning correctly. 7. Something for nothing? Some people swear by the fine art of ‘skip dipping’. If you’re going to try this, never trespass, and ask the owner’s permission first. Much easier, though, is to sign up to an internet-based network such as Freecycle, which connects people who are giving things away with people who will happily take them off their hands. 8. Buy wallpaper and fabric from ends-of-line and discount suppliers. And avoid paying extra for special colours from expensive paint companies –
have your chosen colour mixed for you, in whatever finish you require. Johnstone’s and Dulux both offer this service. 9. Use decorating tricks to save money. If you can’t afford carpet, for example, either sand your floorboards or paint them, and add a simple rug for a clean, contemporary look. Instead of bespoke curtains, choose Roman or roller blinds, which use much less fabric and are correspondingly a great deal cheaper. Can’t afford to have the glass in an overlooked window beautifully etched? Then buy some stick-on window film, which is easy to use and inexpensive. 10. Think laterally. You can completely transform a bathroom by changing the taps, loo seat, bath panel, window treatment and shower curtain. In a kitchen, consider replacing either the cupboard doors and drawer fronts, or carefully repainting them.
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Reclaimed
Easy Lamb Rogan Dhansak Serves 4-6
Ready in 4 hours This recipe does use fresh ingredients but ‘cheats’ a little by using a jar of sauce rather than creating it from scratch which saves time, but still produces a delicious and authentic dish. Unlike many curry type dishes, the lentils make this very thick so there’s no need for rice. It reheats perfectly and so can be cooked the day before ready to eat at short notice the next day.
Ingredients: 12
• 800g diced leg of lamb or lamb steaks
• 3 whole peppers, red, green, yellow, sliced.
• 1 chopped and diced onion • 2 carrots peeled and finely diced
• 2 sticks of celery chopped and finely diced
• 2 jars of Rogan Josh sauce (recommend Loyd Grosman)
• Half a teacup of dried red lentils
• 2 – 4 whole red chillies sliced
Preheat the oven to 150C/300F/Gas Mark 2. Add a splash of olive oil to a frying pan and cook the onions, carrot and celery until they take on a bit of colour, then put these into a large casserole pot. In the same pan put about half the diced lamb and fry until sealed, then put into casserole pot, repeat with the rest of the lamb. Fry the peppers for a couple of minutes, then put them into casserole pot with a pinch of salt and a good grind of pepper. Add the chillies to taste – 4 chillies will give a medium heat but use fewer chillies and remove the seeds if you don’t like it too hot. Pour in the two jars of Rogan Josh, then add a bit of water to the jars, put the lid back on and shake. Chop half the coriander and add to the pot with the liquid from the jars and stir thoroughly. You need the casserole pot filled to near the top, so add water if necessary. Don’t worry if it looks a bit watery, the lentils at the end will thicken it all up. Put into the oven, giving it a stir after about 2 hours. After 3.5 hours sprinkle over lentils and stir in. Put
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Our old, cold house! How does it improve with a Green Deal assessment? This is our old, cold and definitely not a ‘green’ house. It was built over 100 years ago and it has very poor insulation, one solid fuel burner in the kitchen and one open fire in the lounge. There are no other forms of heating in the property. It nestles in a small, quiet Kent village, which is off the mains gas grid; and so most residents heat their homes with oil or LPG …. very expensive! Our project is to improve and better insulate the property, to heat it efficiently and to save money – yet retaining its charm.
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What is the Green Deal? It is a government initiative to improve the energy efficiency of homes – those with solid, cavity wall, poor loft and floor insulation. The scheme enables work to be done on your home with some upfront costs. Payments are added to your electricity bill and are paid back over the lifetime of the products that have been installed. There are 45 different products available under the scheme, which include boilers, windows, renewable energy systems etc. Every home loses on average about 6 tonnes of heat (carbon) per year; our old house was losing 27 tonnes (very high). Now with all the insulation and a new heating system (biomass boiler) installed, we are now losing less than 2 tonnes per year. …….. amazing! Grants are available for insulation through the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) this money can be released once a Green Deal Assessment has been carried out. All fuel is very expensive, so why waste it through the construction of your property? The government will pay you up to £1000 in a cash back incentive for having this work carried out on your property. Green Deal Assessments are also carried out to enable customers to lodge their renewable heat incentive (RHI) claims. If you are moving house and need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) please give us a call and save paying estate agent additional fees. Tel: 01233 72 04 37
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L i v e Ja z z Ma r c h T h e Fo l k e s t o n e J a z z C l u b A t T h e To w e r T: 0 1 3 0 3 2 6 0 3 3 0 Thursday February 27th Modern Jazz at its Swinging Best ALEX GARNETT World class Saxophonist MARK NIGHTINGALE Trombone - The UKs No1 LEON GREENING Fantastic modern Pianist PAUL MORGAN Double Bass -None better. MATT SKELTON Drums -Amazing drummer from Jazz to the classics Thur March 6th THE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ VOCALIST & MULTI AWARD WINNER IAN SHAW with BARRY GREEN piano & MICK HUTTON double bass
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Thur March 13th THE CLARK TRACEY QUINTET The return of the young guns - lead by Europes No1 Jazz Drummer CLARK TRACEY Plus HENRY ARMBOUG- JENNINGS Trumpet - voted 2013 rising star CHRIS MADDOCK Alto / Tenor Sax RUEBEN JAMES Piano DANIEL CASIMIR Double Bass Thur March 20th This really is bringing Ronnie Scotts to The FJC THE LEGACY BAND - RONNIE SCOTT REMEMBERED ( With some members of Scotts own outfit - - & John Critchinson filling the history & the jokes ) MORNINGTON LOCKETT Storming saxophonist DICK PEARCE - Trumpet & Flgl Horn - With Scott for 13yrs JOHN CRITCHINSON - Piano & Scotts right hand man TIM WELLS Double Bass from Baltimore USA TRVOR TOMKINS Drums - The architect of modern drumming Thur March 27th THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ THE CURRENT HOLDERS OF THE BRITISH JAZZ AWARDS & Previous Years ! ! ! ALAN BARNES clarinet & alto sax ENRICO TOMASSO trumpet TED BEAMENT Piano - Ex Humphrey Littleton MIKE PORTER-WARD Double Bass - Top man ROD BROWN Drums Quality The Folkestone Jazz Club is non profit making & is run by & for those with a like minded interest in our kind of music. DERICK WOODLAND 01303 260330
What’s On... March
Monday 10th March - ASHFORD MUSIC SOCIETY - VILLIERS QUARTET - James Dickenson & Tamaki Higashi (violins) Carmen Flores (viola); Nick Stringfellow (cello). 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.
Monday 10th March Smeeth W.I. will meet at 7.30 pm in the Brabourne and Smeeth Village Hall when Alex le Rossignol will take us on “Interwoven journeys” through her work as a Stained Glass Artist travelling all over the world, and giving her work its own various colour influences. We extend a warm welcome to any lady visitor and should any further information be required, please contact Joy Taylor on 01303 812165 or Margaret Garrett on 01303 813932” Wednesday 12th March 2pm -8.30pm The Forge, The Farriers Arms. Mersham and Sevington Parish Council Invite all residents to a DROP-IN / CONSULTANCY DAY regarding the Potential Future Development Sites within our parish for 2015 - 2030 and beyond as currently submitted to Ashford Borough Council This is a vital opportunity for everyone in the parish to have some influence on the future of Mersham and Sevington. Come along and say what you think is important Ashford Borough Council will be there with feedback forms There will be an opportunity for questions and to post your comments We hope you will come and have your say Geoffrey Fletcher Mersham and Sevington Parish Council
Thursday 13th March 7.45pm for 8.00pm at Aldington Village Hall, Aldington & Bonnington Gardening Society. Illustrated talk by Mr Richard Filmer “Rural Romania Revealed” showing a rare survival of a medieval way of life. Visitors and new members are always welcome. For full details of our programme contact Jean Evans 01233 720618.
Thursday 20th March Hamstreet Victory Hall from 2pm-4pm. Flower arranging session. There is a different arrangement each month with the guidance of demonstrators. Entry is £5 and oasis, frogs and tea are provided. For details of what to bring or to book a place phone Angela on 01233 732833 or Wendy on 732903.
Pilgrims Hospices Events: Quiz Night Saturday 1st March 7pm for 7.30pm St Simon Church, Brookfield Road, Ashford TN23 4EU Cost: £5 per person (Teams up to 8 poeple) Contact tel: 01233 504111 Contact email: ashfordpilgrimsfundvols@ gmail.com Cycle Challenge training ride Saturday 15th March 9:30am Meet at Pilgrims Hospices Ashford, Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 0NE Cost: Free, donations welcome Steve Auty email: steve.auty@ pilgrimshospices.org Get ready for the Cycle Challenge with our training rides. All rides are approximately 25 miles long unless otherwise stated.We hope you will join us.
Charity Variety Show Friday 21st March 7.30 pm Sinden Theatre, Homewood School, Tenterden TN30 6LT Cost: £10 Contact Tenterden Lions tel: Box Office 01797 270378 email: peterb.b@btinternet.com
Rainbow Ride & Stride Sunday 23rd March 10:30am Pilgrims Hospice Canterbury, 56 London Road, Canterbury, CT2 8JA Cost: £5 in advance Deborah Kellond Contact tel: 01227 812621 email: Deborah.Kellond@Pilgrimshospices.org A brand new event for 2014! Join us for a springtime cycle ride, dog walk or ramble along the scenic Great Stour Way from the Pilgrims Hospices in Canterbury to Chartham village hall and back. The route is 8 miles in total but you can just do half! Decorate yourself, your dog, your bike, scooter or pushchair in your brightest rainbow colours. Prizes will be given for the best fancy dress.
Wednesday 26th March 7.30pm & Thursday 27th March 2.00pm ‘Blood Wedding’ by Lorca Presented by Theatrical Niche Theatrical Niche return to Charlton Park with Lorca’s rural masterpiece created in 1932, giving it new breath, fusing puppetry, new writing and movement to bring this sensory revenge piece out to regional theatre and schools. Revenge, passion and dilemmas of the heart resound as the themes of this beautiful writing – and the text is often studied from A-level through to higher education. Some of the original Spanish language is woven through this skilful production. Tickets £12 Concessions £8 Free teacher with groups of 10+ students Suitable for Ages 12+
Friday 28th March Brabourne & Smeeth Gardeners’ Society’s meeti at 7.15 for 7.30pm in the village hall when there will be the spring show and a quiz. Why not come along to see the entries
and meet fellow gardeners? For further info contact Wendy Sanders on 01303 813451 or email brabournewendy@gmail.com.
Change of Venue for fete: Brabourne and Smeeth Village Fete and Craft Fair will be held at Smeeth School on Saturday 21st June instead of on the Playing Field, as the field is going to be levelled and reseeded over the summer months. This is by kind permission of the School Head and school Governors. If you would like to hold an event or run a stall, please contact Alison Godfrey 01303 814639 (chairman) to book your place.
Saturday 12th April Charing Companion Dog Show Charing Playing Fields (TN27 0JH) Fun and Companion Club Dog Show Pedigree/ Non-Pedigree/Companion Club/Fun Classes Entries in by 11:30am, classes start at 12pm. charingdogshow.webs.com Tel: 01233 879 655
Saturday 19th April St. Mary’s Church is holding a Craft Fair 10am - 1pm at Sellindge Village Hall. We are looking for local crafty people and community groups to have a stall. Tables are £5 plus donation of a raffle prize.This is a great opportunity for Guides, Scouts, Youth Groups, Schools etc to raise some money for their organisation. Money raised from the fair will help support St. Mary’s Church in Sellindge. For more information or to book a table please email sellindgefair@gmail.com
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CLUBS & SOCIETIES Bilsington Ladies meet in Bilsington Village Hall 2nd Thursday of the month at 2.15pm. Interesting speakers and a warm welcome awaits. Call Jan on 01233 641820.
Sellindge Sports & Social Club - Legs, Bums & Tums - New Class An hour of challenging toning & groaning. Body weight exercises to music for motivation & lots of fun. Every Tuesday 18.0019.00 £5 per class. Call Hayley on 07843 099912 for more information and to register your interest
A New Quilting Group held in the Oak Room, Smeeth TN25 6SA. If you are interested in quilting or patchwork why not come along and learn new skills and share your expertise with like minded people. Beginners and advanced levels are welcome. Bi-monthly meetings, for further information contact Marion on 01233 750319 Stowting W.I.
We meet on the second Wednesday of the month (except August) at 7.30pm in the Peace Room. For further information please contact Jennie Cooper on 01303 862572.
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Lympne Short Mat Bowling Monday and Thursdays from 7.00 p.m. to 9.45p.m. in the Village Hall. Annual Subscription is £20.00 and the green fees are £2.00 per evening. For more information call Mick or Marian Hatton on 01303 814274
Line Dancing Classes, Sellindge Village Hall. BEGINNERS CLASS commencing Thursday afternoon 3rd October 12pm - 1pm Also (EASY Intermediate class) Thurs afternoon 1 - 3pm For more details on both these classes contact Raye Warrne on 01303 813098. Tues and Thursday eve. 7.30 - 9.30 (Intermediate classes) contact Maureen Lincoln on 01303 813161 or 07989 210449
Step at Sellindge Village Hall Sundays at 10.00 a.m. Fun fitness for all levels Call Michelle Sinclair ACE Personal Trainer 01233 820109
The Sellindge Get Together Club Meet in the Durling Hall at Sellindge, next to the main hall, from 2pm to 4pm on the second Wednesday in the month. If you are interested just come to our meetings or phone 01303 813454 for more details. Smeeth W.I. We meet on the second Monday of the Month at 7.30 pm in the Brabourne & Smeeth village hall for further information do contact Joy Taylor 01303 812165”
Hall. Tues Eve 7.30 – 9.30 (Intermediate), Thurs afternoon 1-3pm (easy intermediate) Thurs eve 7.30 9.30 (Intermediate) contact Maureen Lincoln 01303 813161 or 07989 210449.
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meet on the last Friday of the month at Brabourne & Smeeth Village Hall, 7.15 for 7.30pm. New members and visitors will be made very welcome. For further info contact Wendy Sanders on 01303 813451 or email brabournewendy@gmail.com.
Aldington & Bonnington Gardening Society We meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month in the Aldington Village Hall at 7.45 pm for 8.00. We have a varied programme of talks, shows and social events. Visitors and new members are always welcome. For further details please contact Jean Evans on 01233 720618 or colin.e123@ btinternet.com
Aldington Short Mat Bowls Club We play on Monday nights at Aldington village hall from 7.30pm to 10.00pm. No special equipment required you only need a pair of shoes with flat soles and we can supply the woods. Go on give it a try it may be just the sport you are looking for. Interested, give Jim or Janet a call on 01233 632102
Hut, Mondays 7.00 p.m. Fun Fitness for all levels Call Michelle Sinclair 01233 820109
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Zumba Fitness 7.15pm A latin inspired dance fitness class and Legs bums and Tums 8.15pm Every Wednesday Aldington village hall. Contact Leigh Little 01233 65075 3 M: 07756 726590
Yoga Mondays 7.30-9.00pm, Warehorne Village Hall & Thursdays 10.00-11.30am, St Mary’s Oak Room, Smeeth (off the A20). £7 per class. Please call Daniela 01233860417 or 07939870826 Calligraphy Classes at St Mary’s Oak Room, Smeeth from 10.30a.m. to 12.30p.m. All welcome including complete beginners. Cost is £7 per session. For further information, please call Sue Gray on 01233 720696.
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You can have an ISA every tax year because it is an annual allowance. The money within an ISA does not have to be locked away and you can have access to the capital. Furthermore, your money does not have to be invested in Stocks and Shares. You can invest a lump sum but also you can make payments on a regular basis. Saving each month can be incredibly effective as you will soon start to build up a valuable pot of money for your future. The total ISA allowance for 2014/15 will be £11,880. This is the maximum amount that an individual (over the age of 18) can put into an ISA during the tax year. The allowance can be split into two components – a Cash ISA and an Investment ISA (often referred to as a Stocks and Shares ISA). In 2014/15, the maximum contribution into a Cash ISA is £5,940. As we approach the beginning of the new tax year, we should see an increase in Cash ISA rates as the banks and building societies compete to attract your savings. Reviewing the interest rate on your Cash ISA is really important because often the rate will drop after a fixed period. When this happens, transfer your existing ISA to a new account which pays a higher rate of interest. March and April are usually the best time to do this exercise as rates are generally higher. Try to make sure that you are always getting a competitive rate. The banks will happily leave your money earning just 0.5% unless you take action!
If you would like to invest your money over the longer term, an Investment ISA may be appropriate. Your capital can be invested in lots of different assets such as property, corporate bonds and company shares which could potentially offer greater growth when compared to a deposit account. Again, regular reviews are important. If you already have Investment ISAs, we can help you to check where your capital is invested and if those investments remain competitive. In 2014/15, the maximum contribution for an Investment ISA is £11,880 although this will be reduced if you decide to utilise your Cash ISA. Another tax-free allowance to consider is the Junior ISA. These accounts were introduced in November 2011 and they are a great way for Parents and Grandparents to save for their children’s future. Furthermore, the usual restrictions for parental gifts to minor children do not apply which means they are incredibly tax efficient. The allowance for 2014/15 will be increasing to £3,840. To discuss the features of ISAs in more detail and for help with managing your existing plans, contact us on 01233 621066.
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The History of Trench Watches by Ryan at www.fullywound.co.uk This is the second of a two part article. While German troops at this time were largely issued the more primitive “pocket watch” design, Allied troops had a wide range of new models to choose from. Many examples featured small silver pocket watch cases fitted with leather straps and displayed radiumilluminated porcelain dials protected by the aforementioned shrapnel guards.
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Wristwatches were no longer considered a novelty but were now a wartime necessity, and companies were scrambling to keep up with the demand. One company that enjoyed success during this time was Wilsdorf & Davis, Ltd., founded in 1905, and later renamed The Rolex Watch Company, Ltd., in 1915. Hans Wilsdorf, the founder and director of Rolex, was a strong proponent of wristwatches since the turn of the century. While others scoffed at them, Wilsdorf continued to experiment with their accuracy and reliability. Thus, some would argue that he did more for their advancement than anyone in history. In fact, he is even credited with sending the first wristwatches to the Neuchatel Observatory (Switzerland), for accuracy testing. They all passed the rigorous battery of tests, which encouraged Wilsdorf to push them even further. Rolex subsequently received the very first wristwatch Chronometer awards from the School of Horology in Bienne (1910), and the Class “A” Certificate of Precision from the Kew Observatory in England (1914). To this day, Rolex watches consistently receive more Chronometer Certificates from the Contrôle
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Is it possible to divorce amicably? In the latest in a regular series on legal matters, Laura Hails, Head of the Family Department at Pengelly & Rylands, talks about divorce. It is a sad truth that this time of year sees an increase in the number of couples considering divorce or separation. If divorce seems to be the only option, we believe that it is in the best interests of all concerned to try to go about it as amicably as possible, especially if there are children involved.
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Either party to the marriage can petition for divorce, and there is only one ground on which to base a petition and that is ‘the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage’. This must be supported by a more detailed reason, known as a ‘fact’. To divorce immediately, there must be some allegation of fault by one party (the Petitioner) against the other (the Respondent), such as adultery or unreasonable behaviour. Often clients are reluctant to make allegations of fault, preferring to try to sort matters out as amicably as possible. The only way to avoid the issue of fault is to separate and then wait for two years before petitioning for a divorce, as long as the other party agrees to it. Financial issues and matters relating to children can, however, be resolved upon separation, without having to wait for the two years to expire. Not everyone wishes to wait for two years for a divorce, in which case an allegation of fault is the only way to progress. However, the Law Society and the family law organisation Resolution, are keen to try to avoid unnecessary hostility between parties, by suggesting that the Petitioner should try to keep the allegations as mild as possible and to allow the Respondent to see the allegations and, if they wish, take legal advice. As a member of Resolution, we are committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes, considering the needs of the whole family. We believe that by encouraging communication between parties from the outset and trying to establish a reasonable level of compromise, it is more likely that a mutually acceptable
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Charity Run My name is Debbie Southern, on April 6th 2014 I will be running the Brighton Marathon. I will be raising money for Demelza Children’s Hospice. Demelza is a charity very close to my heart, as my daughter Mollie who suffers from Cerebral Palsy, Hydrocephalus & Epilepsy, has respite care there. I grew up in Smeeth & Mollie’s Grandparents Maureen & Terry Leadbetter still live in the village.If you would like to sponsor my Marathon effort, you can donate directly via my website at www. virginmoneygiving.com/debbiesouthern or phone her on 01233 640623.
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Making Music Last November I was fortunate to be able to sing in Canterbury’s new Colyer-Fergusson Music Building at the University of Kent. This magnificent new facility is accessible to both University members and the local community offering a purpose-built, flexible performance space that can accommodate a wide range of musical activities. On a more modest but no less musically ambitious scale, Spring Grove is about to complete a new Music Room Development that will be accessible to both our own pupils and our local community. The log cabin design will provide a large performance space ideal for orchestral, drama and dance performances. In addition, two new individual teaching rooms will ease the pressure on the rest of the school buildings. In recent years, Spring Grove has developed a well-earned reputation for exciting, innovative and joyous music-making. The philosophy is that everyone sings and everyone can play. We believe that our choir is the whole school and as such we have tremendous fun singing community songs, hymns and some challenging pieces such as Britten’s Psalm 150 which was performed by children, teachers and parents on the composer’s 100th Birthday. About 80% of our children in the top years choose to learn an instrument and there are ensembles and opportunities to perform aplenty. Last summer’s big concert included an orchestra of 40 young musicians, players are increasingly involved in community events and winning musical awards to senior schools.
Music is good for you Music comes out of the woodwork and lessons can be heard all over the school. This is not a distraction but a positive asset and conducive to good work and progress in all areas of school life. We believe that our arts programme adds an important dimension to those preparing for 11+ or exam entry to senior schools. We have numerous examples of talented musicians who are equally skilful on the sports field or are scholars in the classroom. Singing or playing music is definitely good for the brain; it is also a marvellous therapy for troubled souls. Later this year there will be two visiting groups that will offer direct support to our Music Appeal: The Crypt Choir from King’s School Canterbury will give a special concert in Wye Church on Saturday, 26th April. On Wednesday, 21st May, will be the grand opening of the new music room and our special guest will be Dutch violinist and jazz musician, Tim Kliphuis. He will lead some spectacular workshops through the day followed by a concert in the evening. Both concerts are open to the public and ticket details will be published shortly. Affording a dedicated rehearsal and performance space on the Spring Grove campus, the new music room will also be available to hire as a venue for rehearsals and workshops which will appeal to a range of local organisations. (contact 01233 812337 / office@springgroveschool.co.uk ) Bill Jones - Headmaster, Spring Grove School www.springgroveschool.co.uk 01233 812337 / 07732329163
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BRABOURNE BAPTIST CHURCH Plain Road, Brabourne Lees, Kent TN25 6QN Pastor Tim Simpson Tel:01303 813257 The Café is open every Wednesday from 10am to 11.30am. Drop in for coffee, biscuits, company and a warm friendly atmosphere. Choice of books available. We are also open every second Wednesday of the month from 12noon for soup and roll, and tea/coffee, costing £1. Everyone is invited; just turn up! Graham Kingston, our Community Warden, will try to be there on the first Wednesday of the month, should anyone need to see him.
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Musical Evening: Relax and enjoy an evening of songs from the musicals, with soprano Eleanor Bell and supporting artist on Sat 29th March at 7pm. Tickets; £5 from Mike Crisp (01303 812484) or Tim Simpson (01303 813257) to include a delicious dessert and refreshments. After expenses, any profit will be sent to an Indian village that we support Church Bookings If you wish to book the church hall for a meeting or function, please phone Geoff Thorpe 01303 813152 Sunday Services: There is a regular service at 10.30am every week. Morning Worship is followed by refreshments in the side hall. The Ark: Fridays from 10am to 12noon: for babies and children under school-age with their parents/carers. Lively Discussions! Home Groups meet on Wednesday evenings. Everyone is welcome to come and join us! We are very informal and friendly. Please phone Tim 01303 813257 or David 01303 814437 Ladies Coffee Morning: We meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday morning of the month at 7 Calland. We have a short time of Bible study and prayer, and we welcome all ladies. Please phone Pat 01303 812219 Ruth Group: Meets on the first Thursday of the month at 2.15pm. All ladies are welcome. Please phone Erica 01303 814911 for more information Ladies Afternoon Home Group; We meet on the second Thursday of the month at 2.15pm at Corinne’s, 54 Mountbatten Way. This is a relaxed time of discussion and all ladies are welcome to come and join us! Please ring Corinne for more details 01303 812603
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Emergency 999 Police Neighbhd Team Ashford & Tenterden
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www.eastkentstrokes.org
101 0800 555 111
Out of Hours Doctor 0845 4349655 William Harvey Hospital 01233 633331
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SE Kent Multiple Sclerosis Soc. 07767326138 email: mssoutheast@gmail.com
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