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Welcome Hi everyone, Welcome to the March Issue. As we head rapidly towards Spring and the time change at the end of the month, it’s the longer hours of daylight I find myself looking forward to, rather than the prospect of warm weather. One of the reasons for this is that over time I have fallen out of love with driving and I have a particular aversion to driving in the dark. For darkness to fall before the end of the afternoon is no fun in my books. Maybe it’s an age thing, when I passed my driving test at the age of 19 I was in my element, it represented independence and the world was my oyster. Now in my 50’s self-drive cars can’t come quickly enough, I would snap one up in a moment if I had the money. I’m sure they can’t be as disconcerting as sitting beside my son when he took to the road for the very first time at the age of 17!

Talking of my son, it’s Mother’s Day on Sunday the 6th, hopefully my husband has had a quiet word in his ear to bring him up to date on where we are in the year and what day of the week it is – I have a dream and chocolate delivered with a massive hug plays a big part in it!

With the Easter break approaching at the end of the month, yet again chocolate will be on the menu - whoopee what a month!

Until next time, have a great time!

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Go On, Grow Your Own!

by Pippa Greenwood

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Enjoying a delicious meal which includes some home grown ingredients is a wonderful feeling – it fills you full of just the right sort of pride (and maybe even a little bit of smugness!). That meal might be a dinner party, a family supper or even a quick sandwich grabbed whilst you go about your daily work; it makes no difference, it simply feels good to indulge in a bit of Grow Your Own and then reap the rewards.

If you’re a hardened vegetable grower you may well have been sowing and potting on for a while now, but if you’re a bit behind schedule or if you’ve simply not dared to venture into vegetable production to any extent before, don’t panic – there’s still time to grow just about any crop in your plot this year.

If you want to raise some plants from seed yourself then most could be sown now, but there are a few that are likely to produce a much better yield if given an earlier start. I’d give seeds of

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crops such as tomatoes, sweet peppers, chilli peppers, melons and aubergines a miss now, but buy in a few plants over the next month or so and you’ll be going great guns in no time at all.

Some vegetables can be directly sown now (i.e. just sow the seed into a well-prepared area of garden soil in a suitable spot) in all but the coolest gardens – beetroot, lettuce, beans, peas, carrots, rocket, spinach to name but a few. Other slightly more tender crops such as sweetcorn, squash and courgettes would fare better if given a bit of extra heat when you are germinating the seeds. That’s where an electrically heated propagator comes into its own, and you will also find it really useful if you are trying to make up for lost time as it will speed up germination of many seeds by several days. The seedlings may then need pricking out and potting on until they are sturdy enough to live in the great outdoors. With these more

tender crops, try to ‘harden off’ the young plants before you put them into their final positions: having been raised and grown on inside (either in a greenhouse or on a warm, sunny windowsill) they will be a little ‘soft’ and tender, and easily damaged by cold, wind or rain. Hardening off isn’t difficult, just put the trays or pots of young plants outside on warm days once the weather has stabilised, and bring them back under cover at night. Do this for a week or so and then leave them outside, covering them with some fleece at night. The resulting plants will now have had the chance to acclimatise to ‘real’ conditions and will grow far better, whilst also being much less likely to suffer from weather damage.

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as it gets you past the highinput bit at the beginning and allows you to just get on with the growing on, maintaining… and eating! You will get a good range from seed merchants or garden centres, but if you like the idea a bit of at-your-elbowadvice from me to ensure great results, don’t forget that you can still order garden-ready plants, accompanied by weekly advice and tips emails specific to the vegetables you’ve chosen to grow. There are more details at www.pippagreenwood.com/ grow-your-own and if you use the code 12419-E7SPS at the checkout, you’ll also get £4.00 discount, whichever pack size you choose. Garden-ready plants can be planted out as soon as you get them and, provided you follow the instructions, keep them wellwatered during drier weather and

apply feed at regular intervals, it won’t be long until you will be harvesting crops such as climbing French and runner beans, tomatoes, sweetcorn, sugar-snap peas, peppers, chillies, onions, melons, butternut squash, beetroot and courgettes.

Most vegetables need a good fertile soil and a sunny or only partly shaded spot if they are to perform well, so choose your growing area with care. If space is short or your garden is limited to a paved back-yard, patio or balcony, there is no need to go without the delights of Grow Your Own – most vegetables will do well in good sized containers (minimum 30cm x 30cm x 30cm) with good-quality compost. If you can manage even bigger pots, then maintenance will be easier as they will need watering slightly less frequently. But, whether

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you plant and sow vegetables in pots, tubs, greenhouses or open ground, the end result will be gorgeous tasting, super-fresh vegetables to be enjoyed on your own or with company. So go on, get growing!

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We’ve Moved!

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We are extremely pleased to announce that Colin Batt Removals has moved to a new site in Ashford with bigger and better facilities. We have more space to offer container storage, document storage and piano storage, as well as our usual quality removals services. You’ll find us on the A20 at The Mill Business Park, Maidstone Road, Ashford, TN26 1AE. Whilst a lot has changed with the move we still remain the same dedicated team offering high quality house and piano removals. Our motto is ‘Where Service is Key’ and this translates into everything we do. To ensure we maintain the highest standards we hold monthly training sessions for the entire team. We practice everything from packing boxes, loading lorries, moving pianos, handling antiques and even driving techniques.

As members of the British Association of Removers (BAR) we are regularly audited to ensure we provide quality customer service. Our customers agree too, 99% would recommend us to their friends and family.

Our reviews are independently collated and verified to give you an impartial view of our service, one that we are very proud of. This all means you can be sure of a quality and stressfree move with Colin Batt Removals.

Whilst we are sad to leave our old home in Challock we are excited about the future opportunities at our new site. This is the beginning of a new chapter for us and we look forward to expanding our services and hopefully helping you move house soon.

If you are passing our site at Ashford please pop in for a tea or coffee, we’d love to see you and show-off our new home. Otherwise feel free to get in touch to discuss any of your house moving queries or get a free no-obligation quote - 01233 740395 or info@colinbattremovals.co.uk.

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“I’ve lived in Kent my whole so living about £70 a year for Fraser Christie lives life in Ashford with hard water is something that I’ve always our family of three. I spend that just on washing in but Kent, renowned for liquid over the course of a year! accepted, in thean lastarea few years my frustration with the of limescale my home has itseffects extremely hardonwater It’s now three really come to a head. months since our His parents are both Scottish and live in We spend precious time and money dealing water softener Edinburgh where the water is naturally soft, so with the effects of limescale but the he was installed. the visible hard water of Kent was not something used occurring to. hiddenwas damage in our pumps, fittings The installation and water heaters often creeps up on us with an was smooth and “I was born in the UK, and after years in the unexpected appliance failure or 40 maintenance efficient, and I’m United States moved back here around three years problem.

It can be soul destroying to invest hard so pleased with ago,” says Fraser. “Firstly living in London, and then earned moving moneyhere on toappliances and nice fittings, the results I’ve Ashford in Kent largely for the high I knew it would fit under the sink.

In the States, the only tospeed findrail them gradually deteriorate due to recommended it connection to London.” Fraser works as an water softeners are much larger and therefore in limescale. mythey brother information technology (IT) contractor with most the garage, whereas here in thetoUK are in and the of his work in London. sister-in-law. kitchen so need to be smaller.

Being compact was aIt For some time I’ve been curious about the has revolutionised very big sell for me.” benefitsWhen of anotwater softener.

I’ve playing enjoyed working, Fraser enjoys golf,the sailing, my housework, reducing the number of cleaning experience showering in “Scuba soft water whileyou Limescale-free scuba of diving, and travelling: diving means products I need. I can now run the washing see lotsbut of the world and Iconsidered particularly enjoy on holiday, never really how ocean it As Fraser familiar with living in amore soft machine andwas thealready dish washer on quicker, diving. ” might help my home. water home, he has enjoyed all the benefits he efficient programs, using half the amount of knew it would bring.

The last straw came last year when we finally detergent. Glasses rinsed under the tap look Compact and versatile decision to buyloved a water softener was a very dry, ratherofthan water marked.

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I did it knowing that out more.

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The unit is not very big (it easily fits because it ticked several essential boxes: cost, size, hard water areas, it’s a must-have.” under no anpower average kitchen sink) and doesn’t needed, low maintenance, easy to use. require power. so it could go precisely where Want findout outmore moreand andbook bookaa FREE FREE no Want to to find we hadSays planned, in me a closet Fraser: which “What is sold on a where Harvey the Water obligation no obligation demonstration call 225665 demonstration, call 01233 was itsthe reasonable fact itis didn’t mains Softener water enters house. price, All itthe needs a or 01483 visit www.harvey.co.uk 736 877 or visit any salt, power which would complicate supply require of block approximately one block the www.harvey.co.uk installation member process, and it was nice and compact per household per month, which is so

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Older, But Not Always Wiser The main characters of these books may be in their twilight years, but they certainly aren’t content to sit back and spend their pensions on Werther’s Originals and bingo nights. With amateur sleuths, explosive experts and adventurers amongst them, they’ll keep you reading well past a sensible bedtime.

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Elizabeth is Missing – Emma Healey 82-year old Maud is determined to solve the mystery of where her best friend Elizabeth has disappeared to. While she’s at it, she’d also like to figure out what happened to her sister, who went missing more than 60 years ago.

The problem is that Elizabeth has been getting a bit forgetful lately, and the clues keep getting muddled in her head. With twists and turns aplenty, you’ll be left guessing until the end. Definitely a ‘just one more chapter and then I’ll go to sleep’ kind of book.

The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper – Phaedra Patrick Arthur Pepper likes the quiet life, but that all changes when he discovers a charm bracelet hidden away in his late wife’s things. Arthur’s cross-country quest to discover the meaning of each of the charms sees him uncovering a side to his wife he never knew existed. But will his new found knowledge help him come to terms with her death, or forever taint his memories of her? A thoroughly enjoyable read, with great characters and a pageturning storyline, this is Phaedra Patrick’s debut novel, but we wouldn’t be surprised to see her on the bestseller lists very soon.

The Extra Ordinary Life of Frank Derrick, Age 81 – J.B. Morrison

Being run over by a milk float wasn’t on Frank’s to-do list for the day, and he sure as heck isn’t going to let some interfering home-help try to baby him. Nope, he’s quite content on his own, with his cat Bill, his DVDs and a series of cold callers trying to sell him things he doesn’t need.

But home-help Kelly Christmas proves rather more likeable than he expected, and he starts to realise that life can indeed begin again at 81. With his biting sense of humour, Frank will keep you laughing all the way through this immensely entertaining book.

George’s Grand Tour – Caroline Vermalle When George tells people he’s going to do the Tour de France, some are rather concerned. He is, after all, 83. However, George has a slightly less taxing plan in mind; he’s going to do the Tour by car, with a friend. Agreeing to check in with his granddaughter, Adele, by text along the route, he sets off across the country. In the end, the journey may prove as life-changing for Adele as it is for George, as she starts to really appreciate the man who, until now, has just been a name on her birthday cards.

The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry – Rachel Joyce Staid, reliable Harold lives with his wife Maureen in Devon. When Harold receives a letter from an old friend, Queenie, telling him

she’s terminally ill, he pens a short reply and sets off to the post box.

But his walk to the end of the road turns into a somewhat longer trip, as he decides to deliver the letter in person, and on foot. As he travels the long road north, both Harold and Maureen are given the time to look back on their long marriage, and figure out whether it can be saved. Beautifully written, and at times extremely poignant, this book is highly recommended.

The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared – Jonas Jonasson Allan has just about had enough of his care home, with its condescending manager, rubbish food and endless rules.

So on his 100th birthday he makes his escape, in his slippers.

After stealing a suitcase full of money, Allan begins a dash across country, picking up new friends as he goes (including an elephant called Sonya). As we learn of his extraordinary life, it becomes clear that there’s rather more to this centenarian than meets the eye, including a passion for explosives…

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Cake and Bake Rhubarb & Coconut Meringue Cake There’s plenty of field grown rhubarb about this time of year and it’s perfect for pies, puddings and cakes. When buying choose firm plump stalks of rhubarb – avoid any that are floppy or bruised.

Ingredients:

1. Preheat the oven to 180C, fan 160C, Gas 4. Place a baking sheet in the oven to heat up. Grease a 20cm round springform cake tin and line the base with baking paper.

20 • 100g butter, softened

• 100g light soft brown sugar • 2 medium eggs, beaten • 50g self-raising flour • 50g ground hazelnuts • Zest of 1 orange • 300g rhubarb, trimmed and chopped • 2 tbsp caster sugar

2. To make the base, place the butter and brown sugar in a bowl and beat together until pale and creamy. Gradually beat in the eggs then sift over the flour and fold in. Gently fold in the ground hazelnuts. Spread the mixture in an even layer in the base of the prepared tin. Arrange the rhubarb over the top and sprinkle over the 2 tbsp caster sugar and orange zest.

3. To make the topping place the egg whites in a clean grease-free bowl and, using an electric hand held mixer, whisk until stiffly peaking. Whisk in the caster sugar until glossy then fold in the coconut.

FOR THE TOPPING • 2 medium egg whites • 50g caster sugar • 75g desiccated coconut • Whipped cream or Greek yoghurt, to serve

Serves 6 Ready in 1 hour 15 minutes

4. Spread the coconut meringue over the top of the rhubarb. Place the tin on the hot baking sheet and bake for 35-45 minutes or until the topping is crisp and golden. Serve warm or cold with whipped cream or Greek yoghurt.

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Pork Jambalaya Serves 4

Ready in 55 minutes Cooked in just one pan and on the table in less than an hour this is a great midweek family supper.

Serve with garlic bread or a mixed green salad, if liked.

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Ingredients: • 1 tbsp groundnut oil • 100g chorizo sausage, sliced • 350g pork loin steaks, cut into chunks • 1 onion, peeled and chopped • 3 celery stalks, trimmed and chopped • 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed • 2 tsp smoked paprika, plus extra for sprinkling • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning • 225g easy-cook long grain rice • 700ml vegetable stock • 100g fine green beans, chopped • 1 large yellow pepper, deseeded and diced

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You can replace the pork in this recipe with diced chicken breast fillet or boneless thigh fillets. Alternatively use large raw king prawns and add them to the pan in step 4 and cook until pink.

Heat 1 tsp of the oil in a large deep frying pan and fry the chorizo over a high heat until golden and the fat starts to run.

Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.

Add the diced pork to the pan and fry for 2-3 minutes, stirring all the time until browned. Remove and set aside with the chorizo. Add the rest of the oil to the pan and fry the onion, celery and garlic for 5 minutes until beginning to soften.

Stir in the spices and rice and cook, stirring, over a medium heat for 2 minutes then pour in the stock and bring to the boil.

Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Return the pork to the pan and cover and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in the chorizo, green beans and yellow pepper into the pan and cook, uncovered, for a further 6-7 minutes until the rice and vegetables are tender, adding a little more stock if necessary. Serve sprinkled with a little more smoked paprika and freshly ground black pepper.

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What’s On Friday 4th March Weald U3A Ann Chance will present her humerous and inspiring talk ‘Petticoat Pilot’ at the Zion Baptist Church, High Street, tenterden. Non-members are welcome to attend the lecture for £3. the U3A is for dynamic over 50’s, there is a wide choice of interest groups. these groups aim to provide leisure, creative and educational opportuities in frinly sociable surroundings. You dont have to be retird to join us!

Please see our website www.u3asites.org.uk/weald or contact Richard Sargent, tel: 01580764239, email: r.sargent@btinternet.com Thursday 10th March Tenterden and District National Trust Association Tenterden Junior School,

Recreation Ground Road. 7.30pm “Northern Nigeria and Boko haram” John Hare. Visitors welcome.

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March 10th and 31st Ashford Loving Hands

The Cosy kettle, Hamstreet. at 9.15 - 11.45. Come along for as long as you want to knit or crochet for charities. Enjoy good coffee and company. wool, needles, patterns provided. Feel free to come and see what we’re about. new members welcome. for more information contact Helen 01233733408 or visit Ashford Loving Hands on facebook.

Tueday 15th March, The Ashford Decorative & Fine Arts Society meet at Aldington Village

Hall, 10.00 coffee, 11.00 lecture on “Medicine in Art thoughout the Ages”. For more than 500 eara the mysteries of medicine have inspire works of art around the world. The talk looks at some of the bizzare & amusing depictions of illness & heling in art. Call Christine on 01233720241

Saturday 19th March 7.30pm The Smarden Players present an ‘Old Time Music Hall’ at he

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Raising funds for Canterbury Oast Trust. Tickets £5 for further details ring 01233732685 or email hanlon1@btinternet.com

25th March the Tenterden & District Museum

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WOODCHURCH BOOT FAIR

Every first Sunday in the month from 12 noon to 3pm at Woodchurch Scout & Guide Community Centre, Lower Road Woodchurch.

in the exhibition. Open every day from good Friday 25th March to Sunday 3rd April. for deatils phone 01580764310 or see www.tenterdenmuseum.co.uk.

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Saturday 2nd April Little Chart Spring Flower Show in the Parish Hall at 3pm. Entries welcome.

Schedules from Julie Lilwall at julielilwall@hotmail. co.uk. (For setting up times see schedule). Come and enjoy the show even if you do not wish to make entries.

27th, 28th & 29th May Woodchurch Art Society

will be holding their very popular Annual Art Exhibition at the Woodchurch Memorial hall. 27th 7-9pm, 28th & 29th 10am-4pm. This will be a very special exhibition with extra surprises, as it is the Art Society’s 25th Anniversary. Over 200 paintings on display, artist in residance. have a go Joe’ for the children, raffle, cards & tombola. Delicious home made cakes and refreshments. Comr along and join in the celebrations.

Everyone welcome, Free Entry.

Saturday 28th May, Sunday 29th May, Monday 30th May 10am-5pm. Biddenden Flower Festival

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Beauty Spring Is In The Air

by Kate Duggan www.kateduggan.co.uk

Spring is a great time to clear out the makeup bag (or overflowing cupboard in my case) and treat yourself to a few new goodies.

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How pretty is this new palette from Paul & Joe? Teaming an eye shadow duo with a powder blush, the palette is available in two shades: Papillons de Printemps and Floral Nectar (pictured). Retailing at £28 each, they’re not cheap, but the colours are easy to apply and you’ll be the envy of the other bathroom mirror hoggers on a night out. If you really want to splash out, Paul & Joe have also released some new lipsticks, in three vibrant spring shades.

Many people find that they need to buy a new foundation for spring/ summer, as their skin loses its winter hibernation paleness. (Or that’s my excuse anyway.) The new Aqua Glow Serum Foundation by Stila combines foundation with a treatment serum. It gives great, natural looking coverage, while hydrating and softening skin. 94% of testers reported dramatically improved skin tone.

If you can’t wait to take your makeup off at the end of the day because your face feels dry and uncomfortable, you need to try this foundation. It contains hyaluronic acid and other ingredients that help to keep skin hydrated for up to 12 hours after applying it. Available in 10 shades, the Aqua Glow Serum Foundation retails at £34.50.

If your hair is looking a little ‘meh’, but there’s still weeks to go until your next trip to the salon, try a KC Color Mask. Available in 14 shades, including platinum, golden copper, plum and coffee, these masks revitalise coloured hair. A small amount helps to maintain the hair colour and add brightness, while a larger amount can deepen the colour intensity. Just apply to freshly washed hair, comb through, leave for up to ten minutes and wash out. They’re particularly useful for toning down brassy tones in blonde hair, and giving depth to darker shades. The masks also contain ProVitamin B5 and keratin derivative, to help repair the cuticle. Prices start from under £5.

Spring demands a lighter, fresher fragrance, and Yardley London has just released the perfect one.

English Daisy is reminiscent of a wildflower meadow – floral, but not too sweet. It’s unashamedly girly, with notes including hyacinth and white rose, warmed with sandalwood and musk. And, at just £19.99 for 50ml, it’s a bit of a bargain. Team it with the English Daisy body lotion, £6.50 and embrace the warmer weather.

I’m finding that the sun’s reappearance means it’s a lot easier to drag the kids out for a walk (although it’ll be a while before we’re out of our wellies I reckon). Along with wet wipes and plasters, the one thing I always take with me is Pure & Light Organic’s Essential Family on-the-Go Cream. It’s packed with plant-derived vitamins, and helps to treat everything from insect bites and bruises to eczema. The 18 natural active ingredients include soothing calendula, hydrating shea butter and nourishing avocado. Priced at £15, it’s available from www.pureandlightorganic.eu and www. lovelula.co.uk.

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Why you Need to Keep on top of your Bookkeeping

only is it dangerous it won’t get you very far. Processing your information, invoices & payments etc., on a regular basis provides you with a view to the future. Your books should be updated at least monthly and ideally weekly. Weekly updates provide you with the exact position of cash going in and out of your business enabling you to better manage your business.

Bookkeeping is all about keeping and maintaining financial information which meets HMRC requirements; HMRC are increasingly cracking down on small businesses which do not keep accurate records. Your financial records are crucial to your business and good record keeping can help you grow your business

Some of the benefits of regular bookkeeping are:

Many small businesses consider bookkeeping a chore or at best a necessary evil. However, having your accounts regularly updated can provide your business with massive benefits.

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1. Be Aware of Your Cash Flow

You will be able to identify cash shortages much sooner ensuring you are never caught short.

2. Collect Payments that are due to you

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Being aware of which clients and products are the most profitable and why, gives you tremendous power in running your business. If you don’t keep your books up to date, you will not have this knowledge.

Regular bookkeeping gives you the ability to run your business better by allowing you to feel the pulse of your business and react to improve upon it. Why run your business blindly when you can have the information at your fingertips to empower you in your actions?

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By Ann Haldon

Don’t be Taken In By The Pension Scammers

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Since new pension regulations were introduced in 2015, conmen have been using the new freedoms to target people approaching retirement. One of the scams involves telling those under the age of 55 that a ‘legal loophole’ allows them access to their full pension, with no requirement to pay tax on the money withdrawn (in reality, a rate of up to 55%).

Pension monies are then moved into an alternative scheme run by the fraudsters, with savings either being stolen or severely diminished after extortionate charges are made for the ‘service’.

To make matters worse, HM Revenue and Customs has been sending out bills to reclaim tax on the amounts withdrawn, leaving victims of the scam with no pension savings and in large-scale debt in some cases.

How can the conmen operate so effectively?

Although younger people are a clear target for pension scammers, those aged 55 and over are also under threat. With no restrictions on how pension savings can be used, unscrupulous individuals and criminal groups are taking advantage of a lack of regulation within the industry, plus an uncertainty about how best to invest such a large amount of money.

Inefficient systems also form part of the problem, enabling conmen to set up these rogue pension schemes. HM Revenue and Customs are not pension regulators, but having introduced a ‘fit and proper person’ test in 2014, they have at least attempted to control the potential for fraudulent activity.

HMRC has the power to deregister or refuse to register a new pension scheme, but some have said they should take more responsibility for what is happening to victims, rather than chasing them for tax payments.

Project Bloom taskforce A new taskforce has been set up by the government and the National Crime Agency to combat the problem of pension fraud. A ‘perfect storm’ of new pension regulations, lack of awareness about where to reinvest, and the fact that large sums of money are involved, has enabled scammers to get away with too many sophisticated cons.

It’s hoped that Project Bloom will bring awareness to the issue, however, and specific advice is offered to anyone concerned about their pension. You need to be wary of: • Anyone offering a ‘free pension review’ or access to your pension pot if you’re under the age of fifty-five • Offers of help to obtain a pension statement, or to provide a tracing service for lost pensions The Pensions Advisory Service provides free advice if you’re worried about potential scams, or to discuss your pension options in general.

A sophisticated approach One of the problems is that

scammers set up sophisticated systems and procedures that include glossy brochures and polished, well-rehearsed speeches. This makes the entire con appear legitimate unless you’re aware that this type of fraud is taking place.

Bringing awareness of what’s happening is key to combating crimes like this, and hopefully Project Bloom will help to prevent more people suffering the devastating loss of their retirement income.

Watch out for fake websites Fraudsters are even setting up fake websites with names very similar to legitimate bodies offering free advice. They may be able to gain access to your personal information in this way, and then contact you directly via phone or email.

It pays to check the web address you’re typing in very carefully, to ensure that the site is legitimate and not part of the fraudsters’ arsenal of tricks. http://home.bt.com/lifestyle/ money/investing-pensions/pensionliberation-scam-victims-facinghuge-tax-bills-11364036908047 http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/ money/pensions/article-3419232/ Should-pension-scam-victims-lettax-bills.html http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/ money/pensions/article-3397828/ Three-tell-tale-signs-dupedpension-fraudsters.html

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Clubs & Societies Hamstreet Baby & Toddler Group meet every Wednesday (term time only) in the Victory Hall from 9.30-11.30pm Call Hannah 01233 733863 for information.

Friendly Pop In Centre, Woodchurch, For The Over 60’S. Lower Road Woodchurch TN26 3SQ. Next door to Woodchurch Community Centre.

Every Wednesday afternoon 2 to 4pm. Relax with friends. Also play, crazy golf, table tennis, air hockey,bowls or just have a good chat. Hairdresser every 3rd Wednesday. Tea, coffee, & cakes inside or on the lawn. You are very welcome. Tel Richard 07798566849 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.

Warehorne Folk Dance Club - Traditional English/ American folk dancing - meet at Kingsnorth Village Hall, Church Hill, Kingsnorth TN23 3EF every Wed 8 - 10pm £2. Call Edna 01233 627121 or David 01233 812935.

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Clubs & Societies High Halden Young at Heart Club meets 1st Wed each month in The Memorial Hall at 2pm. Please contact George Burford 01233 850427.

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.

Dancing for Fun 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! Great low impact exercise! No experience or partner required!

Have fun, get fitter and meet new people! No need to book - just turn up! Every Monday 7:45pm - 22:30pm at Hothfield Village Hall, Park Drive, Hothfield, Ashford TN26 1EQ www.contrafusion. co.uk 01233 625 362

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Tai Chi sessions, Victory Hall, Ruckinge Rd, Hamstreet. Beginners’ classes now take place every Thursday at the hall from 9.30am. These are suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. Entry is £5 and info can be obtained from www.taichiforyou.co.uk or by phoning 07587 167756. Email queries should go to taichiforyou@hotmail.co.uk African Drumming Group Thurs 7-9pm at The Birches Nickley Wood Shadoxhurst TN26 1LZ. Contact Leslie Ross on 01233733387. Please call prior to coming so that spare drums can be organised.

ENJOY LEARNING offers enjoyable adult classes in NEW ROMNEY, DYMCHURCH and HYTHE. We teach ART APPRECIATION & SPANISH CLASSES. The Spanish Classes are not for complete beginners, but if you have done a bit of Spanish in the past and would like to brush up your skills, the classes might be suitable.

Classes cost £5, payable weekly.

For further details contact ANDREW and DEBBY on 01303 875542

Every Monday - Have fun and get fit with a mixed group of friendly joggers with a sense of humour. The Friends of the Mole Hash House Harriers meet at 7.30pm every Monday at various pubs across the East Kent area. All ages and levels of fitness and even dogs are welcome. Find out where we are running this week at:fotmh3.com; find us on Facebook: Fun Running Club East Kent or email: hash.running@ gmail.com for more.

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useful information Emergency 999 Police Neighbhd Team Ashford & Tenterden

Crimestoppers

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

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Out of Hours Doctor 0845 4349655 William Harvey Hospital 01233 633331

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

NSPCC: Tenterden & District 01293 651840 CPRE Kent 01233 714540 Royal Mail Residential Customer Services

08457 740740 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

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Age UK Ashford 01233 668 765 www.ageuk.org/ashford ageukashford.org@gmail.com CARM www.carmromneymarsh.org.uk E: Carmromneymarsh@supanet.com Macmillan Cancer Support W: www.forget-me-nots.co.uk Royal British Legion 01233 620 167

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