Marsh December 2019

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Village Directory Dec/Jan 2020 Edition • Issue 67 • Royal Mail

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Welcome Hi everyone, welcome to the season of goodwill, and boy do we need some of that this year! It’s been an unsettling year, to say the least.

2020 is on the horizon and for The Village Directory it represents big changes, the first since its inception in 2005. From February 2020 all of the magazines will be published every two months, so those of you involved with events and charity promotions will need to think ahead in order to avoid missing print deadlines. I’ve received some wonderful comments regarding the importance of the magazine for promoting fund raising events, I’m immensly proud of this and would hate anyone to miss out as a result of change. As Ashford and the surrounding areas continue to grow it’s inevitable that some change will occur.

As The Marsh Area is already bi-monthly there’ll be no changes, but for reference to the other areas, a new area map can be found on the inside back cover. Wherever possible events will

be published across all of the magazines, unless otherwise requested.

Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you most sincerely for your continued support of this magazine, and of all the local businesses that advertise with us. I wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a happy and prosperous new year. I’m now off to put my feet up with a glass of wine (after all it is Sunday!) and write my letter to Santa!

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BREATHE EASY CLUB - Breathe Easy is a voluntary support club for people living with a lung condition, their carers and adult family. Breathe Easy is affiliated to the British Lung Foundation. We are a friendly and welcoming mixed group of adults. Speakers, Games, Raffle and the odd quiz are enjoyed. Refreshments available. Join us at St Mary’s Bay Village Hall. 15 Jefferstone Lane, St Mary’s Bay, Romney Marsh TN29 0SW. (Centre of Village). Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 2:30 to 4:30pm.

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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 arrangement. Contact Francine D’Souza 07984 970 262 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.

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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. Call 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 RMWS organise 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 on 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. Come along and join us, you will find a friendly welcome awaits you. For more information and our walks program please email Sheila at sgeorgiades@hotmail.co.uk or visit the website at www.romneymarshwalkingsociety.org.uk

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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.

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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 starts in April, you’ll find we are a friendly bunch. If you are interested please contact Ken Lennon on 01797 361052 or by email at lennonken@hotmail.com.

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removing dead and dying stems as well as for formative pruning (where you are helping to ensure the plant grows in the direction you want it to), and for pruning to encourage flowering. If you are pruning out dead and dying material, bin it or burn it in case it carries infection.

Pruning Perfection Winter is perfect for pruning and cutting back woody plants, so take advantage of the fact that deciduous trees, shrubs, hedges and climbers are now bare of leaves and get stuck in. It is only in really icy or frosty weather that you need to hold back.

Remember that for your pruning to really benefit the plant, you need the right tools.

For a relatively small expanse of hedge or a shrub that needs roughly reshaping, a good, sharp pair of well-oiled shears should do the job. When cutting along a hedge top, a guide line – such as a taut string – will help you get a neat, level surface. For larger hedges a powered hedge cutter or hedge trimmer is preferable, though make sure it is not too heavy and you can use it safely.

For removal of stems at various heights and of varying thicknesses it is worth using ‘loppers’. These are available with various handle lengths (some even have telescopic handles),

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so that you can reach up higher without having to use a ladder or platform. They are much better at cutting through relatively thick stems than shears or secateurs and yet also allow for accurate positioning of the cut. Wear goggles and ideally protective headgear if you have to cut back branches above your head.

Everybody with even just a single

Create sloping cuts whenever you can so that rain and moisture runs off shrub in their garden needs a pair of secateurs for pruning of smaller woody stems, and the better their quality the better the job you can do. Provided they are good and sharp, you can make a perfectly clean, neat and accurate cut.

Always cut to an outward-facing bud (so that the new growth produced from that bud grows outwards). Secateurs are good for

A proper pruning saw is necessary for pruning out or tidying up larger branches on trees and shrubs. If you choose one with one (or better still two) parallel lines of teeth you can create a very accurate and clean cut with relatively little effort.

This is the perfect tool if you have fruit trees to prune. Use a sawing action for best results and again, if cutting above your head, wear goggles to protect your eyes from falling sawdust and debris. Make the pruning cut a few millimetres or so away from the main stem from which the branch you are removing is joined. A cut like this will heal over much more quickly and the wound size will be smaller and so less prone to fungal rotting.

MORE PRUNING TIPS Before you get carried away, check the best pruning time for the plants you have in mind.

Most hedges and many shrubs can be cut back now, but for a good display of flowers make sure that you prune at the correct time or else you may end up pruning out the plant’s flowering potential.

Some trees, mainly those in the Prunus family – such as edible and ornamental cherries, plums, apricots, damsons, peaches and nectarines – are very prone to

The Garden a potentially fatal fungal infection known as ‘silver leaf’. This is less likely to cause problems if these trees are pruned in the summer months, so don’t prune them now unless there is no alternative and you are prepared to take the risk!

Always make sure that pruning tools are really sharp.

If they are in the slightest bit blunt then the job will not only take more effort, but you may end up with the plant being damaged as the cut made will be jagged or stems may be crushed.

Create sloping cuts whenever you can so that rain and moisture runs off and does not accumulate (wetness encourages wood rotting), and cut close to but not on top of a bud to allow new growth without dieback. When you are using shears or large scale trimmers you cannot do this, but always do so with secateurs, loppers and saws.

Stand back from time to time when you are pruning to check the overall appearance of the plant and to help decide where you should prune next – if you are close up it is harder to see how you are affecting the overall shape of the plant.

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glowing display.

Candles, candles everywhere Nothing says Christmas like warm, flickering candlelight – even better when the candles are scented. Stay safe and keep them away from decorations, though, and always remember to extinguish them before going to bed or leaving the house.

Better still, use battery-operated candles, LED for low energy usage and very little heat, in the form of tea lights, pillars or bridge decorations.

Traditional Christmas style Our top tips for festive decorating to create a warm and welcoming look.

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A wreath on the front door A decorative essential for the Christmas season, a front-door wreath provides a wonderful festive welcome for visitors. There is an enormous variety of ready-made wreaths to choose from: classic or contemporary, heart-shaped or circular, small or large, utterly simple or lavish and complex… or why not make your own, using leaves, flowers and seed heads from the garden?

trim away any low-down or interior branches that you don’t need, and position your tree away from sunny windows and radiators. Wind with an even distribution of lights and garlands (use a stepladder if necessary, and stand back regularly to assess), then add baubles and other ornaments, making sure to hang some in the centre of branches as well as at the tips, to create a sense of depth and interest.

An impressive tree Britain’s most popular Christmas tree is the Nordmann fir, which will stay fresh for ages provided it gets enough water. The Norway spruce is less expensive, but tends to drop needles unless watered frequently. When buying a cut tree, ask the seller to saw half an inch off the bottom of the trunk to help it absorb water. Before decorating,

Mantelpieces, balustrades and pictures Drape generous armfuls of fir, ivy, holly and lush green foliage along mantelpieces and wind among balustrades – you could even add them along the tops of pictures.

Where appropriate, add pine cones, baubles, strings of tiny LED lights and maybe some small, batteryoperated candles for a gorgeous,

Piles of presents Presents under the tree look so much better when colourcoordinated and criss-crossed with ribbons and bows.

Inexpensive paper – even brown paper or newsprint – looks lovely if adorned with a home-made label, and avoiding metallic papers, which can’t be recycled, is good for the planet, too. You could even consider wrapping in fabric or employing a reusable box. For a finishing touch, add a tiny pine cone, small bauble or home-made iced biscuit.

Setting the table Laying the table can be a pleasing ritual that results in an eye-catching display. Start by setting out a special runner and your best crockery, perhaps with plates that layer in colour or that include edgings of gold.

Carefully position glassware and cutlery, and finish with greenery, pine cones, candles, baubles and other small-scale decorations, plus hand-written place settings.

Hang up some stockings Children especially love to hang a stocking for Santa, but there’s no reason why adults can’t get in on the act, too – the effect is so charming, after all. If you don’t have a handy mantelpiece, try a

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Arrangements of cards Don’t Christmas cards seem to arrive earlier each year?

Despite the emergence of digital alternatives, they are still a lovely way both to keep in touch with friends and family and to decorate your home. Give some thought as to how best to display them, whether it be neat rows on a shelf or mantelpiece (tall at the back, small at the front), tucked into mirrors and picture frames, stapled to ribbons and hung alongside the staircase (weight the end of the ribbon with a

Decorative displays As the festive season gets under way, additional decorative flourishes will start to signal the countdown to Christmas. Go to town with illuminated ornaments or keep it simple with a few poinsettias in pots, some bowls of clove-studded oranges and a few baubles or fairy lights bundled into a glass bowl or vase for a pretty, sparkly effect.

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The Gift of Reading

Whether you’re buying for someone else, looking for ideas for yourself, or plan to buy a book, read it and then wrap it up (we won’t tell), there’s plenty to choose from this month.

Banksy You Are an Acceptable Level of Threat – Gary Shove & Patrick Potter This is so much more than just a coffee-table-worthy photography collection. For a start, it’s snort-out-loud funny.

It’s been updated for 2019 and now spans Banky’s career, from the early 90s to 2018.

There are anecdotes, irreverent biographical references and a few hundred photos to pore over.

The Testaments – Margaret Atwood The Testaments picks up a few years after The Handmaid’s Tale ended. It weaves together the stories of three women – Daisy, born in Gilead but raised in Canada; Agnes Jemima, who’s desperate to escape the life set out for her by her step-parents; and the infamous Aunt Lydia.

We won’t spoil it by giving away too much of the storyline, but it’s fair to say that it’s everything you hoped for and more. Perfect for fans of The Handmaid’s Tale (book or TV series).

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The Corset – Laura Purcell Ruth Butterham is on trial for

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T h e Fo l k e s t o n e J a z z C l u b At T h e To we r To B o o k C a l l : 0 7 3 8 8 1 2 7 2 2 9 All gigs start at 8pm ~ All gigs £12 admission Seat Bookings: 01303 277175 Email: folkestonejazz@gmail.com Website: www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk December 5th

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Robert Fowler / Mark Nightingale Quintet .

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Nat Steele Quintet

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December December 6th-7th Bethersden WI Pantomime Group Presents Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Bethersden Village Hall on Friday 6th December 7.30 pm and Saturday 7th December 3pm and 8pm. Tickets £4.00 each available from the Bethersden post office or by calling 01233 820650 December 7th Warm Up for Christmas St Mary Magdalene Parish Church, Ruckinge from 11.30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hot homemade soup, bread and butter pudding, coffees, teas, cakes and a gift stall. Everyone welcome December 7th Spiritualist Meetings held every Saturday evening at Highbury Hall, Highbury Lane, Tenterden, TN30 6LE. Doors open at 6pm, for 6.30pm start, refreshments afterwards. December 7th - Sue Hawkins.

Evening of Clairvoyance. 14th candle light service with Paul Broadway. 21st & 28th closed. Reopen in January 18th 2020 with John King, Evening of Clairvoyance. £4.

All are welcomed, we also have a page on Facebook Tenterden Spiritualist Centre December 19th Ashford Concert Band Christmas Concert Join Ashford’s community band in our end of season Christmas concert for an evening of festive musical entertainment, show tunes and sing-a-longs.

Doors open 6.30pm for a 7pm start at Revelation St Mary’s, The Churchyard, Ashford. Visit www. ashfordconcertband.co.uk for more information and ticket details.

December 21st Lees Court Singers will be returning to Smeeth Church for an Evening of Christmas music with carols starting at 7.30pm. Tickets are £10 on the door, to include seasonal refreshments. A lovely way to celebrate the Christmas season.

January 15th The Weald of Kent Computer Club meets at 7.30pm in the New Village Hall Biddenden. At the time of going to print we were still awaiting confirmation from our speaker. Please check the website for details - http://www.wealdofkentcomputerclub.co.uk Membership is £10 per year for 10 meetings but visitors are most welcome (£2 per meeting) Enquiries to secretarywkcc@yahoo.co.uk or contact Adrian Lidgett 01580 291931 January 18th-19th Woodchurch Players present their 2020 Pantomime ‘Sherlock Holmes the Panto’ a traditional pantomime featuring the famous sleuth.

Booking now open on line www.woodchurchplayers. com – Performances Saturday 18th January (matinee & evening), Sunday 19th (matinee) Friday 24th and Saturday 25th (matinee and evening).

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Superstar Soprano to perform at Saxon Shore Early MusicKenardington Elin Manahan Thomas is one of the most exceptional sopranos of her generation, performing recently at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. She is joined by Elizabeth Kenny, one of Europe’s leading lute players in a programme to warm your hearts during Advent. With a programme of delicious music from all around Europe, from Handel’s merry arias to Bach’s more contemplative hymns, what better way than to start the festive season with an evening of musical magic.

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What’s On Food Served: Monday – Saturday: Lunch: 12:00 – 14:30 Dinner: 18:30 – 21:00 Sunday: All day: 12:00 – 20:00

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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Situated in the small seaside town of Dymchurch, the beautiful Ship Inn has undergone extensive refurbishment (completed September 2017), blending the old with the new whilst still retaining its character and charm. Owned and run by the Tindall family, the team led by James and Jessica offer you a personal and inviting welcome. All of the Ship Inn’s food is cooked fresh to order using seasonal and local produce. We have weekly specials as well as our main menu, and roasts on a Sunday!

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1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7.30pm 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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Preheat the oven to 200C, 180C fan, gas mark 6. Score a cross in the top and base of each tomato and place in the roasting tin with the peppers, shallots, garlic cloves, olive oil and Italian herbs. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and roast for 25-30 minutes until the tomatoes are soft with charred, peeling skins and the peppers have blistered and blackened skins.

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Peel the peppers, discarding the seeds and pith, and remove the skins and any tough core from the tomatoes. Place both in a food processor or blender with the shallots and any juices from the roasting tin. Process until very smooth – you may need to do this in two batches.

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or pregnant, or have children under school age, or have a mental or long-term health condition are more vulnerable to illness. Low temperatures increase vulnerability to heart attacks, stroke, flu, pneumonia, hypothermia, falls and injuries, and can worsen depression, dementia and Raynaud’s Disease (which interrupts blood supply to the extremities, causing pain, numbness, stiffness or tingling, most commonly in the fingers).

Six Tips for a Healthy Winter The shorter, darker, colder, wetter days of winter can leave even the fittest and chirpiest people feeling run-down. To feel better through the winter:

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1: Reduce infection risk While being cold cannot give you a cold or the flu (only viruses can do that), it can stress your body and lower your immunity.

Practise good hygiene and take antibacterial hand gel out with you.

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If you’re recommended to have a flu vaccine or are eligible for a free one, get it early, before flu season starts. Rest assured it can’t give you flu, as it contains no live viruses. People who get flu after vaccination may have a rarer flu strain not covered by the vaccine or a strain contracted before it became fully active.

2: Keep exercising Exercise can warm you up, boost your immune system and release endorphins that make you feel good. If you’re exercising outdoors, bundle up, avoid exercising when it’s icy and wear bright, reflective clothes if it’s dark. Consider indoor alternatives: swimming, indoor climbing, exercise classes, shortterm gym passes, exercise DVDs or

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3: Get enough daylight, fresh air and vitamin D Your body uses sunlight to regulate your body clock and create vitamin D, essential for strong teeth, muscles and bones, so don’t hibernate! However, in the UK, there’s not enough sunlight between October and early March to make sufficient vitamin D, nor can you get enough by eating vitamin D-rich foods, so the NHS recommends a daily 10mcg vitamin D supplement.

4: Stay warm When the temperature drops below 8°C, those who are over 65, disabled

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R O C K I T S the original community rock and pop choir have been singing together for over 10 years firstly in Tenterden and for 1 year in Hawkhurst . Great news they are now coming to The Village Hall, Aldington. Ashford. on Wednesday 8th January . The group will be led by the ROCKITS own Wayne Bridle. Wayne is a talented musician and a local music teacher.

ROCKITS are known for their enthusiastic, fun, approach to singing and socialising. New singers are warmly welcomed and will quickly feel part of a great team. Go and meet them and give it a go!

Everyone can sing. We are born with all the tools we need to do this .You may be worried that your voice is not up to it but. Never Fear! They have an open door policy with no auditions and all abilities welcome. They guarantee that you will go home with a big smile on your face!.

What makes them rather different from other groups is that they are a non-profit choir. Every penny raised from events big or small goes to local and national charities.In particular The Pilgrims Hospice an Breast Cancer Now. This year they have performed their Beatlemania concerts in St Mildreds Church Tenterden and Rochester Cathedral. The Wealden Times Summer Fair, Tractorfest and their unique outselling Think Pink Weald Tour for Octobers Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In total they have raised over ÂŁ12,000 this year.

In October 2020 they will be producing and performing an even bigger and better Think Pink Tour combining Breast and Prostate Cancer charities. On July 3rd to 5th Tentertainment . On 1st August Godmersham Park and on 16th October Elvis Philharmonic at Rochester Cathedral,to name only a few!

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lyrics produced and arranged by Max Wilson the Musical Director are available to all ROCKITS to download from their website. www.rockitchoir. co.uk .

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The Illuminites events have been organised by Ashford Borough Council and Loveashford, in partnership with Emergency Exit Arts, We Make Stuff Happen, LM Productions, and supported by local Ashford businesses.

An incredible, never-seen-before series of events will dazzle and amaze Ashford this December.

On Friday 6 and Saturday 7 December, you will be able to enjoy a five minute digital mapping projection on the side of International House, Dover Place, celebrating Ashford’s rich heritage and history. Watch in wonder as the building transforms before your eyes, falling away and reappearing in a kaleidoscope of imagery.

The newly-opened Coachworks in Dover Place will be serving up a range of food and drink, working with Rebel Farmer to provide tasty, local and sustainable food, and there will be a small market of local traders.

The shows will be at 4.30, 5.30 and 6.30pm. The car park at Dover Place will be closed for viewers to watch safely.

For two nights only, on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 December you can experience Ashford’s enchanting and magical Winter Forest, made up of a trail of illuminated trees dotted around the town centre and Elwick Place. The trees are Ashford-themed, showcasing the town’s rich history, famous landmarks, and illustrious residents for a striking installation that evokes a wintery woodland walk.

The following weekend, on Saturday 14 December, you can enjoy the Carnival of the Baubles. Starting at Elwick Place from 5.30pm, a procession of giant, illuminated baubles, decorated by children from six Ashford primary schools will make its way down Bank Street to the Lower High Street, where it will all end with a bang. There will be a night market selling hot food and drink, making it the perfect family evening.

Anyone who wants to get involved with Illuminites can drop in to the Illumination Station which gives you the opportunity to decorate your very own Christmas bauble. These will be hung from one of the trees in the Winter Forest, contributing your artwork to this incredible installation. For more information on dates and location for the Illumination Station, please visit www.loveashford.com.

Emergency Exit Arts, We Make Stuff Happen and LM Productions have all worked on huge prestigious national and international projects individually before, including Universal Studios Florida, the Lord Mayor’s Show and the Regent Street Christmas lights switch on, but never on a joint series of events like this.

Cllr Gerry Clarkson, Leader of Ashford Borough Council, said: “We are quite excited to be hosting these events in Ashford. We have not had these companies come together in a series like this. We very much look forward to seeing lots of people in the town centre to start our Christmas celebrations.

These events should showcase Ashford borough at its best, and I hope everyone attending will feel pleased to be part of it.”

Fraser MacAndrew and JD Bracknell of We Make Stuff Happen, said: “We Make Stuff Happen is thrilled to be working with Ashford Borough Council on Illuminites. The area’s rich history and heritage has provided lots of inspiration for the Winter Forest and the result will be a celebration of Ashford’s cultural contribution. We’re looking forward to lighting up the town for residents and sharing some festive spirit.”

The Creative Department of LM Productions said: “We are delighted to be working with Ashford Borough Council on this Illuminites project, to bring new and exciting experiences to the Ashford community.”

Amaya Dent, Creative Producer at Emergency Exit Arts, said: “Emergency Exit Arts is one of the leading lights in outdoor arts and has been producing celebrations at the heart of communities for 40 years. We are currently delivering an exciting two year programme of cultural events in Ashford. We are delighted to be bringing the Carnival of the Baubles to the town centre. We hope that lots of people get involved with the lantern making workshops to join in this fantastic occasion.”

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