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Welcome Hi everyone, welcome to the April edition. Yippee, Bank Holiday season kicks off this month. First on the agenda we have Easter, closely followed by May Day and then there’s my favourite, Spring Bank Holiday my favourite because, for me it marks the begining of summer and because on this particular weekend 26 years ago my husband proposed on a beach in Cornwall. Little did he know what he was taking on, and not just me but support for seven magazines, but then he is made of something very special! First of all Easter, a dieter’s nightmare if you love chocolate, as I do. I may need to adjust my 5:2 diet to 5:3 just to make room for some chocolate heaven! If you’re planning to take the family out for a nice meal do be sure to book a table, it will be busy, especially for that special roast on Easter Sunday. I believe it was Benjamin Franklin that said “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail”!
It was good to see that so many of you responded to my offer to provide a copy of the Lemon Pot Pudding recipe, it just goes to show how popular baking is. Do drop me an email if you need copies of any of the recipes, back copies are always available and many of them can also be found on our website, go to www.thevillagedirectory. co.uk then select Featured Articles - Recipes. Also, please don’t forget that details of all of our local events can also be found on the website, there are plenty of them covering the next couple of months. Until next time, have a great month.
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The RMWS organize led walks throughout the year. Usually they are circular walks of about 3-6 miles, either on the Marsh or other accessible areas of Kent and East Sussex. Normally the walks are Saturday morning often followed by a pub lunch, Sundays or mid-week. Occasional day trips and social events are held at various times of the year. Just come along and join us on one of our walks and you will find a friendly welcome awaits you. For more information and our walks program visit the website at www. romneymarshwalkingsociety.org.uk FJ Dance Academy Ballet, Body conditioning, Dance and Movement for ages 3 years to adults.RAD Syllabus work, OFQUAL regulated and recognised by European Qualifications Framework at St Nicholas CE Primary Academy, TN28 8PB. Outreach classes also available by special arrangement. Contact Francine D’Souza Tel: 07984 970 262 or E: fjdanceacademy@ outlook.com Fun and friendly American Squares. Enjoy this intriguing form of social dance in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. No prior knowledge or partner necessary. We meet most Thursdays at 7.30 pm in Brenzett Village Hall. New Dancers always welcome but please check first that we are meeting before you come. Contact Geoff on 01797 222551 or email sqdance@talktalk.net Lydd Karate Club. Skinner Road, Lydd. Beginners to black belts. 5+. Training times Wed 6.30 till 8pm....7.30 till 9pm Friday’s 6.30 till 9pm......7.30 till 9pm Contact. Sensei Chris 5th Dan 07802 546 867. Dymchurch Active Retirement Association (Synara) We meet at St Mary’s Bay Village Hall on the first Wednesday of the month. All enquiries to Val Howe 01303 266158. 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. Cost £5 per week. For further details contact ANDREW and DEBBY on 01303 875542 The Hythe & Romney Marsh Branch of the R.A.F Association, meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Royal British Legion Club, St. Leonard’s Road, Hythe, 7 for 7:30. You don’t have to have been in the Royal Air Force to join us. More Info phone 01797 362303. Keep Fit Have Fun Move to Music St, Mary’s Bay Village Hall, Jefferstone Lane. Thursday 10.15 11.15am. First class free then £4. Phone 01303 264915 E-mail chrisjeffery2711@outlook.com The New Romney History Society meets at the Old School in New Romney, 4th Monday of the month,
(except Aug and Dec), most meetings involve a guest speaker and time for discussion and research. Royal British Legion New Romney meet 2nd Wednesday each month at Broadacre Hotel, North Street, New Romney at 7 p.m. contact 01797 361807 01797 361020 Romney Marsh Photographic Club meets each Thursday 8pm, September to mid-May, St Mary’s Bay Village Hall (opp. the Bailiff’s Sergeant pub). Anyone interested in all aspects of photography (including smartphones, point-and-shoot, 3D photography and image manipulation in computer software) is very welcome. Contact Paul Sanderson on 01797 458646, smbcc@onetel.com or visit the website at: romneymarshphotographicclub.co.uk Ivychurch Croquet Club - We are a small group of ladies and gentlemen who generally meet on Mondays and Wednesdays during the playing season to enjoy a game of either GOLF or ASSOCIATION Croquet. We are based on a farm where we have a small clubhouse and three lawns which are maintained by our members. Our new season will be starting in April so if you would like to find out more about the game or give it a try by coming to play, (experience is not necessary) you will find we are a friendly bunch. If you are interested please contact Ken Lennon on 01797 361052 or by email at lennonken@hotmail.com. St Marys Bay Short Mat Bowls Club Plays at the Village Hall Jefferstone Lane Sunday Mornings 10:30/13:00. Tuesdays Afternoons 2:00/5:00 and Wednesday Evenings 7:00pm/9:00pm. New Romney Bowls Club Come on out, the greens are great! Full Facilities available from coaching to playing to suit any level. Bar and social programme throughout the year. We have a regular Open Mic on the first Wednesday of the month. Enjoyable night out for all. Club contact 01797 362409 or www. newromneybowlsclub.co.uk
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Gardening Heavenly Herbs
Plants in pots have become trendier in recent years; indeed put just about anything in a container and someone will want it in their garden. But life in a pot or other container suits some plants better than others, to say the least. I’m not exactly a dedicated follower of horticultural fashion, but I have to say that I’ve always liked to grow herbs in pots. For starters they look pretty, and there are lots of ornamental variegated forms that are readily available too. But perhaps more importantly, herbs in pots can be kept in any well-lit spot close to the house. There’s no need to worry if your garden soil is too wet and soggy for them and, best of all, no need to go traipsing to the far end of your garden on wet, windy evenings just because you fancy perking up the supper with some fresh,
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zingy herbs. In a planter they can be within stretching distance and you won’t even have to put your wellies on! If your life lacks a garden, then herbs in window boxes are perfect.
If your life lacks a garden, then herbs in window boxes are perfect Most do not grow very tall so won’t block the light coming into your house, many are aromatic (so perfect on a warm evening when you have the windows open) and of course harvesting is extra easy – just open the window! Making a herb planter is easy and inexpensive, and the results should be long-lasting too.
You need a good-sized container – I love to use terracotta as these plants, many of which have Mediterranean origins, suit this material down to the ground. You will also need some good-quality compost, some horticultural grit and (of course) your favourite herbs. A local nursery or garden centre should provide you with a fantastic array of herbs perfect for your planter at this time of year. Some of my favourites include: variegated cream and green sage (why have just plain green?); ‘Tricolor’ sage, which also has splashes of purple on its leaves; golden lemon thyme (with a great lemony flavour); prostrate rosemary; chives; and golden oregano. But more important than taking note of my favourites, choose herbs you know you will actually enjoy eating, but opt for pretty varieties of these where available. Good drainage is essential for a herb pot or else the plants won’t last long at all. Use broken crocks (such a smashed flower pots or kitchen crockery) laid loosely over the drainage hole(s) before you add the compost and gravel. Make sure you buy proper horticultural grit and mix about one-part grit in with three parts compost. Horticultural grit is a must because the alternatives – such as grit used by builders – often includes salts or other impurities that can damage plants. Positioning the plants properly within the container is really important too. The plants will
get bigger than they are when you buy them, so allow them room to grow, but remember: if you choose your favourites, you’ll be constantly trimming them throughout the growing season, so planting a little closer than the plant label suggests should be fine! If you include a trailing or prostrate form of herb, it helps to position it close to the edge so it can cascade downwards. Unless you have a phenomenal memory, I suggest you hide the labels around the edges of the pot, just beneath the soil, for reference later on.
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Once all the plants are out of their pots and in position in the container, fill in all the gaps between the root balls and around the edges of the container with the compost and grit mixture, firming it in as you go. After you have completed the gap filling, you can top dress the compost with grit, which helps to keep drainage good around the crowns of the plants, makes the planter look better and helps to discourage weeds and many pests too. Next, water the pot well to settle the compost, top up the grit layer if necessary, then stand your pot in a sheltered spot close to the house door or even on your balcony or patio so it is easily accessible, whatever the weather. If you find you’re not eating the foliage fast enough, you can always freeze chopped herbs in ice cube trays with a little water for use later in the year when growth is slower. By Pippa Greenwood Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com and join ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ for great vegetable plants and weekly advice from Pippa, stylish cloches, the fantastic SpeedHoe, gardening tools, Grower Frames and signed books! Or book Pippa for a gardening talk at your gardening club.
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pattern. For some, it’s a subtle element within a room, such as a small blind or a cushion cover; for others, it’s all-out, from walls and floor to fabrics and accessories. Remember that, in bigger rooms, you can afford to use very large-scale patterns for impact, while smaller rooms are generally better suited to medium- or small-scale patterns – unless you want to make a particular feature out of a tiny room by filling it with a giant pattern (this can work really well in a downstairs WC, for example).
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Sweetly pretty or boldly dramatic, pattern has the potential to transform any room. While you could be forgiven for thinking that anything goes in interior design these days (actually, it pretty much does), eye-catching patterns are certainly having a moment. From simple geometrics to the catwalk-inspired ‘matchy matchy’ look of all-over pattern – yet another rollback to the styles of the Seventies and Eighties – pattern seems to be everywhere, even in an unexpected trend for covering ceilings with patterned wallpaper or faux tin tiles (look it up on social media for examples and how-tos.) There’s no doubt that including pattern brings character to a home, but it can be daunting, and may not seem like an easy thing to pull off. Start by looking for inspiration – perhaps in the form of something you already own, such as a painting, vase or throw, or else images in
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magazines, books and websites. Then think about where you stand in terms of your pattern partiality. Simple, graphic motifs in muted colours, or naturalistic designs in vivid shades? Large scale or small? Historical prints or modern? Don’t forget that pattern is also present in subtle ways, such as the weave of fabric or basketry, the grain of timber
Create a mood board using swatches of fabrics, wallpapers and paint or the loops of knitting, for example. These almost invisible patterns all add to the dynamism of a scheme, and should not be overlooked. Next, consider where it’s appropriate to use
Many people are worried by the idea of mixing patterns together and, if that’s you, there’s no harm in starting simple, with just a dash of a single pattern. For anyone who wishes to be daring and combine two or more patterns, one way to start is by studying the professional pattern books created by the fabric and wallpaper manufacturers, where it is easy to see which patterns work with which. This option, however, does limit you to the offerings of one company, so to introduce greater variety and interest, try creating a mood board, using swatches of fabrics, wallpapers and paint, and cut-out images of furnishings, loosely attached to a large, white sheet of board. Some interior designers are less formal, and simply like to spread everything out in front of them. Either way, it helps to place the most dominant pattern first – which may be the brightest, or the one with the largest scale – and work from there, adding others as you go. The point is
to see how well the different elements work together, swapping items in and out, or changing their proportions, until the overall look feels right for you. Combining patterns can be as simple as choosing a floral and a stripe in one colourway, or it may involve time and effort spent on putting together just the right elements from a variety of sources. For patterns that co-ordinate, complementary colours are key. Lighter and darker versions of the same hue work well together, and will provide a pleasing variety, rather than
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Ap r i l April 1st Woodchurch Local History Society meets on the first Monday of the month at the Memorial Hall, Woodchurch at 7:30pm. We will hear Alex Ferris from Smarden give an illustrated talk entitled ‘The Slave Preacher of Kent’. This is a moving story of a previous slave who arrives in Kent and preaches from the pulpit about the cruelty of slavery. New society members are welcome paying an annual subscription of £10 whilst visiors pay £3 at the door. Geoff, 01233 860393. April 3rd Shadoxhurst Flower Club will be holding a workshop at Shadoxhurst Village Hall at 7.30pm by Ellouise. Flowers will be raffled at the end of the evening. Contact Mrs. Simm on 01233 732212 April 5th Tenterden & District Horticultural Society’s meeting at 7.00 for 7.30pm in St. Mildred’s Church Hall, Tenterden. There will be a presentation by Colin Moet entitled “50 Shades of Grey”. For further enquiries please contact Janice Parsons on 01580 763900 or email parsonsrichard004@gmail.com April 6th Craft Fair at Victory Hall 11am till 2pm Variety of crafts, refreshments and raffle. April 6th Hamstreet Bowling Club presents a Craft Fair in the Victory Hall, Hamstreet from 11.00 to 2.00. Variety of crafts, refreshments and raffle. April 6th Spiritualist Meetings held every Saturday evening at Highbury Hall, Tenterden. Doors open at 6pm, ready for 6.30pm start. Refreshments afterwards. April 6th - Stephen Morrell. service & Clairvoyance. 13th - Sally Newman. evening of clairvoyance, £4. 20th - Kay Stephenson. evening of clairvoyance £4. 27th - Jean Williams. service & clairvoyance. All are welcomed, we also have a page on Facebook; Tenterden Spiritualist Centre. April 8th Smeeth W.I. are looking forward to a jolly evening when members of Up the Creek Ukelele Band visit us and will provide musical entertainment for audience sing-a-long participation. Our venue is Brabourne and Smeeth Village Hall and the time 7.30pm. We extend a warm welcome to any lady visitor and for further information do please contact Joy Taylor on 01303 812165 or Margaret Garrett On 01303 813932 April 10th The Arts Society, Egerton meets on the second Wednesday of the month at Egerton’s Millennium Hall at 2:30pm. We will hear a presentation entitled ‘The Silver Thread - Silver Filigree and Traditional Arts in Kosovo’ by Elizabeth Gowing. This is a look at how this silver thread made its way through the history of Kosovo. Visitors pay £5 at the door and new members are always welcome. Geoff Turner, 01233 860393.
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April 12th Ashford Flower Club will meet at St Simon Stock Catholic Church Brookfield Road Ashford TN23 4EU. By Ellouise Hasler Scott called ‘April Showers’ Starts 7.30pm Doors open 7.00 Visitors welcome.
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April 19th Art Exhibition Ashford Airport Lydd. 19th 12 - 5pm, 20th & 21st 10 - 5pm, 22nd 10 - 4pm. Paintings framed and unframed, wood carvings, ceramics, cards and sundry items on sale created by local Artists. Free entry and car parking. Commission on all sales will be donated to the Air Ambulance. Contact A Warden 01797 367734
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April 26th Brabourne & Smeeth Gardeners’ Society’s meeting will commence 7.15 for 7.30pm in the village hall when there will be a talk and film by Hugh Raggett (a retired professional Emmy-award film-maker) on Sir Thomas Hanbury, Victorian Quaker, philanthropist and creator of a renowned garden on the Italian Riviera . This will be followed by our annual Tulip Show. For further enquiries or if you would like a copy of our 2019 Programme please contact Wendy Sanders on 01303 813 451 or email brabournewendy@gmail.com. Visitors will always be made welcome.
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Ma y May 3rd Tenterden & District Horticultural Society’s meeting at 7.00 for 7.30 in St. Mildred’s Church Hall, Tenterden when there will be a presentation by“Behind the Scenes at Chelsea” by Steve Bradley, Radio Kent. For further enquiries please contact Janice Parsons on 01580 763900 or email parsonsrichard004@gmail. com May 6th Woodchurch Local History Society meets on the first Monday of the month at Woodchurch’s Memorial Hall at 7:30pm. We are to hear an illustrated talk entitled ‘Razzle Dazzle on the Medway’ by member Geoff Turner. A bizarrely decorated ship was towed up the Medway. MV Woodchurch makes a colourful appearance. New society members are welcome paying £10 annually whilst visitors pay £3 at the door. Geoff 01233 860393. May 6th The Five Church Walk starts at 10am from Chilham, Godmersham, Boughton Aluph, Challock or Molash church. You can start when and where you like and choose to complete the circuit or not. This is a sponsored walk in aid of the participating churches, the Kent Air Ambulance and/or the Pilgrims Hospices, and funds raised are distributed according to your wishes. Those without sponsors are also more than welcome and are asked to make a minimum donation of £5 each. The churches also have loos and delicious home-made refreshments to offer while you take a welcome break. For more information or for entry forms, contact any of the local churches, the charities
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or go to www.thefivechurchwalk.co.uk or phone 01233 641913 or you can just turn up on the day. May 8th The Arts Society, Egerton meets on the second Wednesday of the month at Egerton’s Millennium Hall at 2:30pm. We will hear a presentation entitled ‘Cultural Experiments in the Weimar Republic’ by Gavin Plumley. Gavin is a writer, journalist and broadcaster on BBC Radio 3 and Radio 4. Visitors pay £5 at the door and new members are always welcome. Geoff Turner, 01233 860393. May 10th Hamstreet Bowling Club presents a Quiz Night at 7pm in the Bowls Club House Teams of 4 at £5.00 per head includes a ploughman’s supper. Bring your own drinks. Call Gwen for tickets
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1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 8.30pm Shaun and Gayna welcome you to the Shepherd & Crook, Burmarsh. This charming pub has its own unique character and is a fascinating place to visit, and visit you must as the Shepherd & Crook is a hidden gem.
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Don’t miss out on reading the novel of these T V and film adaptions Big Little Lies – Liane Moriarty Series two of Big Little Lies is due this June. If you haven’t yet read the book that the first series was based on, now’s the time. It follows three mothers in the run up to a murder investigation. Madeline is fiercely loyal, impetuous and prone to holding a grudge. Celeste is stunningly beautiful but her perfect home life isn’t all it seems. The youngest of the three, Jane, is struggling with a secret from her past. As the three women become closer, a rift grows between the trio and the rest of the kindergarten parents. But is it really big enough to lead to murder? A wry, witty portrayal of modern life. Bird Box – Josh Malerman Malorie is taking the children on a journey down the river. They will all need blindfolds, because even a glimpse at what waits outside could kill them. ‘Boy’ and ‘girl’ have never seen a tree or the sky, but at four years old they’re trained to listen very, very carefully, because it’s not just monsters that can kill you. This atmospheric thriller was
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a hit on Netflix and the book is even better. Expect a tense, rollercoaster of a ride. Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine – Gail Honeyman Eleanor has an ordinary job, in an ordinary town. But to her colleagues, Eleanor herself is decidedly odd. When she inadvertently helps an acquaintance to rescue an elderly man, Eleanor discovers there may be more to life than just existing. A beautiful book about the importance of human connections. The film is currently in development, starring Reese Witherspoon as Eleanor. The Knife of Never Letting Go – Patrick Ness In Prentisstown it’s never quiet. The thoughts of men and animals crowd you wherever you walk. But then Todd finds a patch of silence, where the thoughts of others can’t penetrate, and discovers that everything he believes to be true may be a lie. The Knife of Never Letting Go is the first book in a series. The film adaptation, Chaos Walking, hit cinemas last month.
The Woman in the Window – A. J. Finn Dr Anna Fox is agoraphobic and lives alone. She spends her days watching films, talking to people online and spying on the neighbours. She also drinks a lot of wine and is rather slapdash with her medications. So when she thinks she’s witnessed a serious crime, how can she make people believe her? And can she really trust her own judgement? A slow-burning thriller. Read it before the film comes out this autumn. Where’d You Go, Bernadette – Maria Semple Renowned architect and eccentric Bernadette has disappeared and it seems it’s up to her 14 year old daughter, Bee, to figure out what happened. Bee’s journey will take her all the way to Antarctica. An amusing read told through emails, letters, phone transcriptions and official reports. The film stars Cate Blanchett and Kristen Wiig.
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Located on the outskirts of the picturesque town of Rye, the Kings Head Inn is located in one of the most visited towns in the whole of the South East of England. Owned and run by the Tindall family (Steve, Lisa, James and Lucy), the team will always give you a warm and personal welcome. Food is all cooked to order using fresh, seasonal and (when possible) local ingredients. We have a main menu, specials board which changes weekly as well as Sunday roasts. www.kingsheadrye.co.uk
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Oatmeal & Raisin Cookies If you fancy a batch of home-made cookies at the weekend then try this quick recipe. They will keep for 3-4 days in an airtight container.
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Ingredients 225g self-raising flour 175g rolled oats 1 tsp baking powder 250g unsalted butter, softened 200g golden caster sugar ½ tsp vanilla extract
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Preheat the oven to 180C / fan 160C / gas mark 4. Lightly grease two large baking sheets. Mix the flour, oats and baking powder together in a bowl. Place the butter, caster sugar and vanilla extract in a separate large bowl and beat together until creamy. Stir in the flour mixture and the raisins and mix to a rough dough using your hands. Divide and roll the mixture into about 24 balls and place well apart on the baking sheets. Flatten each ball with your fingertips to about 6mm thickness. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until golden. Leave the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes until firm enough to transfer to a wire rack. Leave to cool completely.
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Spring is in the Air Meet your new spring essentials, from a multi-tasking moisturiser to an eco-friendly toothbrush… With winter finally behind us and longer days stretching ahead, it’s time to start thinking about sun protection again. If, like me, you barely have time to cleanse and moisturise in the mornings, let alone add anything else to your routine, a moisturiser Regular readers may remember that I was lusting after Connock London’s new fragrances before Christmas. Well I’m happy to say they didn’t disappoint. Manuka is my new go-to perfume. As you might gather from the name, it’s based around honey, so has a rich, comforting scent. Lemon and mandarin add a burst of citrus freshness, jasmine and other florals add romance, and warm amber, vetivert and musks provide warmth and tone down the sweetness. The result is a rich, grown-up fragrance, which is unlike anything else on the market and perfect for spring/summer. A real signature scent, it’s £75 from www. connocklondon.co.uk. 26
with SPF is your friend. I’m currently using Manuka Doctor’s Apiclear Daily Defence – a moisturiser, primer and SPF 20 lotion in one. It’s suitable for all skin-types, helps to blur fine lines and wrinkles, and contains hyaluronic acid and manuka honey to lock in moisture. It’s £24.99 from www.manukadoctor. co.uk and Holland & Barrett stores. Trying to cut down on your plastic waste? Bamboo toothbrushes are all the rage right now. If you want to try one, I recommend the Humble Brush (see www. thehumble.co). The handle is made from sustainably grown bamboo, which can
be composted when you’ve finished with it (as long as you cut the head off ). It’s ergonomically shaped, and the nylon bristles are better for your teeth than other synthetic bristles. As if that wasn’t enough, every brush sold helps to provide children in need with oral care products and support. It’s £4 from Boots, Superdrug, The Co-op, Holland and Barratt and other retailers. Concentrated products are another way to cut down on plastic waste. Men-ü’s Shower Gel is so concentrated that one bottle can last up to six months, which makes the £26.85 price tag a bit more bearable. It contains Pro Vitamin B5 and Vitamin E to help keep skin healthy and avoid dry patches. And the citrus, mint and menthol scent is a welcome boost in the mornings. While the
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I’m a huge fan of Bobbi Brown’s Extra Lip Tints (£25.50 each). They fall somewhere between a lipstick and a gloss, and give lips a subtle, natural colour, while
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Risk factors include those for snoring, but also include: • a large neck (17+ inches for men, 15+ for women) • a narrowed or obstructed airway • nasal congestion • family history of OSA (see below) OSA (obstructive sleep apnoea) occurs when the muscles and soft tissues in the throat relax and collapse. Apnoea: total blockage of the airway for 10 seconds or more. Hypopnoea: partial blockage that causes an airflow reduction of over 50% for 10 seconds or Problem: Your tongue partially more. blocks your throat. OSA sufferers may have repeated Solution: A mandibular advancement device, which helps episodes of apnoea and/or hypopnoea throughout the night. to bring your tongue forward. CSA (central sleep apnoea) is Problem: Your mouth falls open much rarer, occurring mainly in when you’re asleep. older people, opioid users, and Solutions: A chin strap, or a heart failure or stroke sufferers. vestibular shield (worn in your The brain temporarily ‘forgets’ to mouth to make you breathe tell your body to breathe. through your nose). Problem: Blocked or narrow nasal Don’t ignore symptoms, as sleep apnoea increases risk of: airways. • high blood pressure Solutions: Nasal dilators or strips that hold your nose open, or sprays (hypertension) • stroke, heart attack, heart to reduce nasal swelling. disease and arrhythmia If these solutions don’t work, DO • type 2 diabetes (although see your GP. They may refer you possibly linked to the obesity to an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) risk factor) specialist. Surgery is sometimes • gradual loss of brain function suggested, but it’s not widely OSA treatments include: available on the NHS and isn’t • lifestyle changes always successful, particularly • a continuous positive airway long-term. pressure (CPAP) device that delivers compressed air through a mask, preventing your airway Surgery is not widely closing available on the NHS and • a mandibular advancement device isn’t always successful • surgery, if your OSA is caused by a physical problem that can Could you have sleep apnoea? be surgically corrected Symptoms include: For more advice, visit: • loud snoring or breathing, The British Snoring and especially when lying on your Sleep Apnoea Association: back, with your mouth open britishsnoring.co.uk • short periods when you stop By Alison Runham breathing, gasp or snort
National Stop Snoring Week 22nd-28th April Snoring is a common problem but shouldn’t be ignored. It can affect your sleep, mental health, physical health and relationships, and may also indicate sleep apnoea. Every year, National Stop Snoring Week reminds us snoring is treatable. What causes snoring? Snoring occurs when parts of your oral or nasal airways vibrate as you breathe due to a restriction, which may be permanent or only occur when your muscles relax during sleep. Risk factors include: • being overweight • smoking • drinking too much alcohol • sleeping on your back • taking sedatives or muscle relaxants • being middle-aged or older, as your muscle tone decreases Tackling snoring Try lifestyle changes, and ensure you sleep on your side (a tennis ball taped to the back of your nightwear or a bed wedge can help). Struggle to sleep on your side? Elevate your torso with a bed wedge. If this doesn’t help, you need to identify the cause of your snoring by using The British Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Association’s questionnaires at britishsnoring. co.uk/itests to find suitable treatment.
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Registry although bear in mind that whilst these plans provide an indication they are not drawn to specification and therefore are not determinative. 4. Consider the instruction of a surveyor- many boundary disputes are resolved by the instruction of an expert who will consider the evidence and say where he thinks the boundary is. Of course, it is possible that you may obtain a surveyor who agrees with you and your neighbour finds one who has a different opinion. 5. Consider resolving the matter through an exchange of correspondence, meeting between expert surveyors, a Neighbour Disputes Service or mediation. Court proceedings can be unpredictable, uncertain, expensive and stressful so litigation of a dispute should be a last resort. Of course we all like to avoid disputes where we can so if you are thinking about erecting a wall or fence or replacing a hedge with a fence, it would always be wise to discuss any proposals with your neighbour to agree a boundary and to seek specialist advice first and to check the position with your boundary before making any changes. For advice please contact me on 01580 762248 or email Lisa.Waghorne@pengelly-rylands.co.uk
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TINA FRANCIS DOMESTIC ELECTRICIAN
No Callout Charge • Free Estimates 24 hour Emergency Service
New Installations Re-wires Additional or replacement Lights, sockets etc
All Work Guaranteed • No Job Too Small
Plumbing
Mobile 07761 695101 Email – tinafrancis1@aol.com
Bathroom Suites • Taps • Ball Valves Hot & Cold Tanks • Blockages & Burst Pipes
Heating Installations • Repairs • Pumps & Radiators Specialist Powerflushing and De-Scaling Service
Call812148 Tony Telephone: 01303 T: 07738 907 717 Mobile: 07738907717 www.plumbing-masters.co.uk e:plumbingmasters@msn.com
Newchurch, Romney Marsh, TN29 0DH
K H Electrical & Plumbing Services Friendly reliable service Qualified and fully insured
Call Ken on
07974 644370
Easy Access Bathrooms Safe, sound and stylish
Walk-in showers • Walk-in baths • Wetrooms Beautiful bathroom & shower conversions
Family run business with over 15 years of Knowledge & experience Zero VAT on Mobility bathrooms
To find out how we can help you call:
01233 210808
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R A I N
WORD WHEEL 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.
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You have two minutes to find all the words of three or more letters that can be made from the letters above. Plurals are allowed, proper nouns are not. The 6 letter word will always be just a normal everyday word. 3 letters: 13 4 letters: 8 5 letters: 5 6 letters: 1
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MIEN 6 Letters MIND IMPEND MINE PIED PINE 5 Letters DENIM MINED PINED
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MID NIP PEN PIE PIN 4 Letters DIME DINE MEND
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Change one letter at a time (but not the position of any letter) to make a new word - and move from the word at the top of the ladder to the word at the bottom, using the exact number of rungs provided.
3 Letters DEN DIE DIM DIN DIP END IMP MEN
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Puzzle Page
Plumbing & Heating Services
All plumbing work undertaken no job too small! 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
The Home
T J K Plastering & Building Friendly reliable service Qualified and fully insured Call Tom on
07835 140 477
www.tjkplasteringandbuilding.co.uk
D. Kenward & Sons Electrical Contractors
Electrical Services Domestic • Commercial • Industrial • Agricultural
07880 680 046 07786 342 454
e: dkenwardandsons@gmail.com
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Important Information Emergency Police Neighbhd Team Ashford & Tenterden Crimestoppers
999 101 0800 555 111
Out of Hours Doctor - Primecare 111 Evening, Nights, Weekends & Bank Holidays William Harvey Hospital 01233 633331 Samaritans www.samaritans.org Electricity: Southern Electric EDF Energy Gas: Natural LPG
116 123
Citizens Advice Bureau Alcoholics Anonymous Ashford Volunteer Centre Age Concern
01233 626185 0845 7697555 01233 647 422 01233 668 765
www.ageconcern.org.uk
CARM
01233 758122
E: office@carmromneymarsh.org.uk W: www.carmromneymarsh.org.uk
Macmillan Cancer Support W: www.forget-me-nots.co.uk
0845 770 8090 0800 783 8866
Parkinson’s UK, Ashford Branch
0800 111 999 Details on tank
www.eastkentstrokes.org
Doctors Surgery
Contact Mike Wharrad East Kent Strokes
01233 623520 01233 840448
SE Kent Multiple Sclerosis Soc. 07767 326138 Royal British Legion 01233 620 167
Brookland Village Hall Surgery 01797 223 230 National Train Enquiries
New Romney
Oak Hall Surgery Church Lane Health Centre
Dymchurch
Martello Medical Practice
www.nationalrail.co.uk
01797 362 106 Bus Enquiries 01797 364756 Stagecoach Bus Enquiries
07.30 to 18:00 Monday - Friday
01303 875700
Veterinary Surgeons
Cinque Ports Veterinary 01797 321771 Associates Barrow Hill Veterinary Surgery 01797 363177
New Romney Community Warden Gareth Roberts
Parish Councils:
Brenzett Brookland Burmarsh Dymchurch Ivychurch Lydd Town Council Newchurch New Romney Town Council Old Romney St Mary in the Marsh Snargate
Shepway District Council
0777 339 6751 01797 344415 01797 344464 TBC 01303 872708 TBC 01797 320999 01303 873754 01797 362348 01797 363260 01303 874341 01797 344358 01303 853000
03456 00 22 99
Village Hall Bookings
Brookland 01797 342075 Dymchurch 01303 874527 Newchurch 0774 9369 861 Ivychurch Pearl Sharland 01797 344121 info@ivychurch.org.uk
St. Mary’s Bay
01303 873215
Church Halls
St Peters, Greatstone Alan Read
07976 555 173
High Pressure Jetting Service & Repair to Sewage treatment plants Soakaway Testing Cesspool Emptying Service
01233 840624
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Kids Page Crossword Across: 2. Worms 3. Leaf 6. Sunshine 7. Thaw 9. Rainbow 12. Eggs 13. Mud 15. Rain 17. Easter
Down: 1. Green 4. Flower 5. Nest 6. Spring 8. Holiday 10. Warm 11. Puddle 14. Grass 16. Ice
The word that can be unscrambled is... Flowers.
Word Ladder
Sudoku
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Gasworks Heating Ltd, Unit 8, Adams Court, Mountfield Road, New Romney, Kent TN28 8LH
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