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Welcome Hi everyone welcome to the May edition. The Spring/Summer season is off to a good start where community events are concerned, we’ve had so many it was difficult to fit them all in. Unfortunately there were one or two that were so close to the start of the month they happened before the magazine could be delivered, they should have been submitted for the April Edition, but all was not lost, in the hope that many of you are keeping an eye on the Events page of our website, we published these early events there, along with any that missed the print deadline. The magazine is delivered from the first Monday of each month and deliveries take a full week to complete, Bank Holidays get in the way too, so do plan your event promotions carefully. The next deadline will be for both Jun and July entries, which brings me to my next subject. For the first time in 13 years of running this magazine I am taking a summer break – whoopee! Winter breaks are great, I love skiing, but I am so looking forward to some summer sun! The downside is that I had to reach a particular age for it to be important enough (in my mind that is!). I have a BIG birthday coming up this summer and as a result my husband is taking me away from it all for a while. I’m a small business and don’t have a big team behind me to carry on the work, so in order to make this possible the next edition will cover a two month period. This means that I need your July events, as well as June, now! The deadline is Wednesday 16th May, and as I mentioned earlier, any events that miss the deadline will be published on our Events page at www.thevillagedirectory.co.uk. Please send your entries to events@ thevillagedirectory.co.uk. Thank you and until next time, have a great month.
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Striking Sunflowers by Pippa Greenwood
They’re bold, they’re brash, they’re larger than life and they’re gorgeous! Yes, sunflowers are one of the most stunning and impressive flowers you could have in your garden – and one of the easiest to grow too. If you get your skates on you can sow them this month and achieve a fantastic flowery display in just a few months’ time. So which ones should you choose and how do you go about getting the best crop of flowers? There are some fantastically fast-growing and potentially very tall varieties such as ‘Russian Giant’ and ‘Titan’. The latter is exceptionally tall, reaching a potential height of up to 360cm or 12ft and having heads of anything up to 60cm (2ft) in diameter! If space is limited, or you simply prefer you flowers lower to the ground, there are some delightful miniature or dwarf varieties available. The F1 variety ‘Little Dorrit’ grows to about 60cm (2ft) and has rich yellow flowers with very dark centres, and looks great
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as a border edging. Another favourite is ‘Little Leo’ at just 45cm (18in), which makes lots of impact with golden yellow heads on multi-branching stems. Forget the idea that sunflowers are yellow and ring the changes – nowadays there are many other colours readily available. One of the richest shades I know is ‘Black Magic’, which has maroon flowers and is multibranching, reaching a height of about 180cm (6ft). Grow yourself a few for cutting too, and you’ll have a vase or more full of flowers that would cost a fortune in the shops. Many varieties are suitable, including the orangey-brown ‘Velvet Queen’, ‘Black Velvet’ and the bi-coloured ‘Magic Roundabout’ (great for those who suffer from hay fever as this variety is pollen-free). If you want some in containers, that is also possible: ‘Pacino Colada’ is a compact variety growing to just 40cm (16in) and has 10cm (4in) wide goldenyellow flowers, making a
wonderful plant for a colourful container on a sunny patio, sheltered balcony or in the flower beds. I’ve still got a fascination with tall sunflowers, and I’ve never met a child who doesn’t enjoy a sunflower competition. The really sturdy and tall varieties like ‘Russian Giant’ and ‘Giant Single’ are perfect for smaller gardeners, and as they reach heights of about 180cm (6ft) will soon dwarf them! Sunflowers make a cheap and cheerful addition to a garden boundary, adding splashes of colour to even the most dreary fence line or helping to mask the ugly appearance of a garage or decrepit garden shed. They’re a lot faster growing than Leylandii but these colourful beauties won’t get out of hand. The seeds of sunflowers can be sown right now – in fact you should get a good crop of blooms if you sow them anytime between March and May, depending on the weather and where you live. You can sow them straight into the soil or
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TIME TO ELEVATE YOUR GARDEN FROM THE ORDINARY TO THE SUBLIME As a nation of garden lovers you’d think that the majority of us were proud of our gardens. However, a recent survey suggests that as many as 40% of us admit to being embarrassed by the state of our gardens, whilst over 10% say they never step foot into them because they’re so unappealing. Most of us just dabble and potter aimlessly without any real idea how we might improve our outdoor spaces. As a Chelsea gold medal garden designer and garden author, I’m lucky enough to talk to all kinds of gardeners who seem disappointed by tatty lawns or bitty planting ideas that never quite work. My overriding sense is that many gardeners flounder in frustration because they can’t work out just how to make their gardens look great. For many clients the biggest difficulty is looking at their gardens and simply imagining them any other way and that is where garden designers play an important role. A competent garden designer can save you time, worry, money and failure and frankly, a complete garden design isn’t always necessary. You’d be surprised at the dramatic transformation even a well-conceived garden makeover can produce. Many of our
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10 YEARS WORKING IN YOUR COMMUNITY Husband and wife team, Paul and Zoe of Saddlers are very proud to announce that they have just celebrated their tenth year working with clients in Charing, The Weald and the wider Kent area. What a ten years! Opening 2007 in a buoyant property market, 6 months later engulfed by the banking crisis and recession. With over 20 years’ of estate agency experience they had seen turbulent markets before but it became quite a feat holding a sale together as people lost mortgage offers overnight. “In 2008, we realised the rental market could play a part aiding our clients to move on during the recession. We had little experience in the rental sector so we retrained with the Association of Residential Lettings Agents (ARLA).” They now have a strong Lettings Department with many loyal Landlords but, demand for rental properties, outstrips supply in rural areas. “Our aim was to improve our Estate Agency providing leading presentation, investing in equipment and professional photography courses, everything being handled in-house, at our expense. No point and shoot on our watch!” “We are delighted to have been able to employ local, experienced, people and Rob and Marilyn have been with us virtually from the start.” They are therefore rightly proud of their UK Property Award in 2014/15 reflecting their high level of customer service, and achieving 99.2 % of asking prices in 2017.
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“We are pleased we have been able to support local churches and schools fund raising and get fleeced by children at the Charing fete!“ “It is a delight to see elderly clients we have helped to downsize, a tough decision for many, happy in their new home or couples we first met moving to start a family coming back to us as repeat clients as their families grow.” Sticking to their belief of giving straightforward, honest advice they are ably supported by their membership of The London Office. “The start to our 11th year has been a tough market with extended Christmas breaks, the flu, snow and constant Brexit talk, which has left housing stock low across the whole area. Demand from buyers is strong and with Spring here, we have seen a sharp rise in activity. Planning a move? We would be keen to speak with you to explain our service in detail. Call us on 01233 713127.” “Finally, we are proud that we offer all the coverage of a large organisation with Rightmove, Zoopla and Saddlersresidential.co.uk, excellent presentation, local office and The London Office and their nationwide network. We are stronger because our staff know your property, circumstances and you, so if your move has complications, we are there to guide you through as a face and never just a reference number.”
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ello everyone, Mowgli here. You will know by now that I consider cats to be very fine beings. It seems that many of you agree- cats have long been the second most popular pet in the UK and we are always closing the gap on dogs (in 2017 17% of households have a cat compared to 24% dogs). There are 8 million pet felines in the UK! The country with the most is the USA- 74 million! I always think it is important for us cats to spread the word about how fantastic we are. Who needs a hot water bottle when they have a cat? (maybe don’t ask Jane that one actually. She is always cold and I always notice when the hot water bottle comes out and snuggle it with her/ steal it…..). Who can be lonely with a cat? We chat, we purr, we greet you at the door. I can see Clive rolling his eyes at this point and adding that I jump on his shoulder at every opportunity (check out how many of his clothes have small claw holes on the shoulder and back- it is most of them…..) and frequently disturb the place by antics such as falling in the bath. He would then grumble something about welcoming being lonely in a peaceful house for a few hours…
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t is not just us humble pets that help the cause of cats in general. As Ebony and I have done such a great job of convincing Josh that cats are wonderful he is obsessed with all things cat. His favourite film by a long way is ‘The Aristocats’. He especially loves the white kitten character Marie and has a soft toy Marie in his bed every night. He loves Bagpuss and went to visit him in the museum in Canterbury, and Mog is one of the most popular bedtime stories. In fact our cat PR is so good that when he was asked what theme he would like for his last birthday party he asked for ‘cats’. So Ebony and I had to help the silly humans come up with appropriate games- we helped them with musical cat statues, kitten ball retrieval, cat shaped biscuit decorating, and sleeping cat games. At the lunch the dessert was large stainless steel bowls full of ‘cat biscuits’ (digestive biscuit balls covered in chocolate). The party bag
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was actually a small pet carrier with a soft toy cat that each child chose from a basket and adopted. Ebony and I had a great time with all of this and Josh was absolutely thrilled. Especially when one of his friends made him an amazing cake with cat figurines on- Mog, all the Aristocats and of course Ebony and I. We really think we have done our bit for felines. Jane however muttered something about the cat theme needing a lot of imagination and something more common would have been easier!
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Home & Interiors Make The Most Of A Small Bathroom feel light and airy. Add texture to avoid an overly clinical feel – think timber shelving, wicker baskets, waffle towels and linen blinds, for example.
Even a tiny bathroom can function brilliantly and look gorgeous. Our top ten tricks of the trade will help you make the most of your space. After all, size isn’t everything. The perfect bathroom – whether it’s a shared family affair or an en suite shower and WC – is a great blend of comfort, good looks and functional efficiency. The good news is that all these can be achieved even in a small space and, with some clever thinking, it is even possible to trick the eye into thinking that the room is actually larger than it really is. 1 Choose subtle colours Maintaining a pale, neutral colour palette will automatically open up a small bathroom, giving it a clean, sophisticated, contemporary feel. If you can’t live without colour, watery blues and greens have a cool, clear quality that help the room
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2 Fit excellent storage Nothing makes a room feel small as much as too much clutter. The simple answer is to minimise what you keep in your bathroom and then find clever spaces to store it. Cupboards do take up valuable floor space but, because cleaning products and toiletries are pretty small, slimline storage will suffice. If renovating, you can build false walls to conceal pipework and set cupboards or niches within them; otherwise, look for anywhere that storage could be added, from above the door to below the basin, even behind the bath panel or a rack inside the shower. 3 Make the most of natural light Enhance the space by getting the most light possible through the windows – make sure nothing on the sills is blocking it, and that window treatments do not cover any part of the glass. Then bounce the light around the room by using mirrors and glossy tiles.
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4 Select fittings wisely There are plenty of bathroom fittings on the market designed for small bathrooms that don’t compromise on looks or function, including shortprojection WCs, shower-baths, thin-but-tall towel rails and ultra-slim basins. For awkward spaces, look for corner showers, basins and even WCs. Wall or mixer taps create room on a small basin, and check that it has space for soap – you might need to add a wall-mounted dispenser. 5 Raise it off the floor Even without using smallerthan-average or ingeniously shaped fittings, it is possible to make a bathroom appear more spacious than it really is by installing wall-mounted pieces. Not only do they look modern and sophisticated, but they also show off the floor space beneath, and the more floor you can see, the bigger the room appears. 6 Lighting is vital Try to create a suitably bright and breezy bathroom lighting scheme that meets all your requirements, from putting on make-up to reading in the bath. Avoid lights that dangle or protrude too much, as they will interrupt the impression of smooth-flowing space; instead, choose recessed spotlights, or neat directional lights mounted on a slender track. As a hidden light source you could fit LED
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strips beneath wall units, with a baffle board in front to avoid glare, and don’t forget an illuminated mirror. Bear in mind that fittings will need to be IP-rated for safety (ask advice from your electrician). 7 Two-in-one is best Never have two pieces of furniture when you can have just one – multifunction is the way to go. Choose towel radiators, storage seats, mirrored cabinets and basins with cupboards beneath, for example. 8 Consider underfloor heating Getting rid of your radiator can potentially free up a valuable amount of floor space and, if you are renovating your bathroom, installing underfloor heating is relatively easy and inexpensive, using either loose wiring or mats. 9 Employ visual tricks It may seem counter-intuitive, but large-format tiles (wall or floor) can work better in compact bathrooms than smaller tiles, which may appear fussy. With fewer grout lines, large tiles look sleek and are also easier to maintain. 10 Assess your window options Curtains in a bathroom make a pleasant change to the hard surfaces elsewhere, but in a small room it is best to avoid anything too flouncy. Floaty sheers in simple gathers are better than dark, heavy fabrics – a flat panel of muslin threaded onto a pole or wire across the bottom half of the window could work well. Alternatively, try a neat Roman or roller blind, waterproof louvre shutters or simple frosted glass.
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4th 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 Emma Davies entitled “The Walled Nursery – Hawkshurst”. History of the Walled Nursery from 1273 to the present day. For further enquiries please contact Janice Parsons on 01580 763900 e: parsonsrichard004@gmail.com 5th Art in Bridge Photographic Exhibition - Saturday 11am - 6pm and Sunday 11am - 4pm. Entrance FREE, Refreshments available. Visitors will be invited to vote for their favourite exhibit, the results of which will be posted on the website. Anyone living, working or studying in Bridge or a rural Parish within 5 miles, is invited to submit up to three exhibits. All abilities are welcomed. Children and young persons are especially encouraged to exhibit with a chance to win a £10 arts material token. More information on the web site or phone John Corfield on 01227 830976 5th Spiritualist Meetings held every Saturday evening at Highbury Hall. Highbury Lane. Tenterden. TN30 6LE. Doors open at 6pm, ready for 6.30pm, start. Refreshments afterwards. May 5th - Kay Stephenson, EC, entry is £4. 12th - Debbie Dean, psychic art, £5. 19th - Barbara Almond, EC £4. 26th - Sheila Appleton, EC, £4. All are welcomed, we also have a page on Facebook, Tenterden Spiritualist Centre. 7th Woodchurch Local History Society meets on the first Monday of the month at the Memorial Hall at 7:30pm. On Monday May 7th we are to hear a talk by Sue Duckworth entitled ‘Mapp and Lucia’s Rye’. This talks follows the popular TV series last year. New members are always very welcome and pay £10 annually whilst visitors pay £2 at the door. All welcome. 10th High Halden Horticultural Society (also known as the Growers, Makers and Bakers) will be holding it’s Summer Show in the Memorial Hall. Staging is from 2pm to 2.30 pm. The Show is open to visitors from 3 pm to 4.30 pm. A delicious Afternoon Tea will be available. Entry at the door is £3 which includes the tea 10th The Royal Air Forces Association meet on the 2nd Thursday each month at 7.30 in Wye Village Hall. After a short business meeting we usually have a speaker (we have a good selection this year) followed by refreshments. Connection to the RAF is not necessary. We would be pleased to meet new members. Parking is not a problem. Contact: rita. elgar05@gmail.com 11th Woodchurch Film Society will be showing ‘Victoria and Abdul’ . Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm screening. Tickets: £4 (members), £5 (non-members). All available at the door. Venue: The Memorial Hall, The Green, Woodchurch TN26 3PF. Refreshments: hot & cold drinks plus our usual delicious home-made cakes for sale during the interval
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around the beautiful gardens finishing with tea and cake. Cost for this evening is £8. We will meet in the Biddenden Post Office car park at 6pm for our usual car share. If you would like our events calendar for 2018 contact Irene Orsborne on 01580 291777 or Lesley Lidgett on 01580 291931 or visit the website www.biddendenhorticulturalsociety.co.uk Our usual fees for Village Hall meetings are Members £2, Non Members £3. Annual membership £5. New members always welcome. 25th Woodchurch Art Society will be holding their Annual Art Exhibition at the Woodchurch Memorial Hall. 25th May 7pm-9pm, 26th & 27th May 10am 4pm. Over 200 painting on display, raffle, tombola, watercolour challenge, cards and paintings for sale. Delicious home made cakes and refreshments. Everyone welcome, free entry! 26th Biddenden Flower Festival “Camera, Lights, Action” will be at the All Saints Church Biddenden TN27 8AH from Sat 26th May till Mon 28th May 10am - 4pm daily. Free admission, refreshments, music, plant stall. Church Tower open daily & beautiful floral displays. Contact 01580291463. 26th Tenterden & District Horticultural Society’s Charity Plant Sale from 10am to 4pm at Tesco forecourt, Tenterden. All proceed will go to two local charities: The Tenterden Social Hub (Day Centre) and Tenterden Counselling Service.
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Sweet Recipe Chocolate Fondant Puddings Don’t overcook these divine chocolate puds or the centres will set and you’ll lose the gooey molten middle. You can prepare them a couple of hours in advance and bake them just before serving.
Ingredients: • 175g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing • 175g caster sugar • 175g good quality plain chocolate, broken into pieces • 3 large eggs • 50g plain flour • Cocoa powder and icing sugar, to dust • Whipped cream and strawberries, to serve
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1. Preheat the oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas mark 5. Lightly butter four 300ml capacity ramekin dishes (see Tip) and sprinkle with a little of the caster sugar.
2. Place the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water and leave until melted. Remove from the heat and stir until smooth. Cool for 5 minutes.
3. In a large bowl whisk the eggs and remaining caster sugar together for 5 minutes until very thick, pale and creamy, then whisk in the chocolate mixture. Sift over the flour and gently fold in using a metal spoon.
4. Divide the mixture between the four dishes. Place on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the puddings have risen and are just set on the outside – the tops should still wobble when pressed lightly. Run a knife around the edge of the puddings and turn out onto plates. Dust with cocoa powder and icing sugar and serve immediately with whipped cream and strawberries.
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Ricotta Stuffed Pork Serves 4
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This is a great way to jazz up pork steaks for a midweek meal. Serve with brown rice or creamy mashed potatoes on the side, if liked.
Place the pork steaks between two sheets of cling film or greaseproof paper and bash with a rolling pin until very thin.
• 4 thin-cut pork loin steaks • 175g ricotta cheese
In a small bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with the chopped basil and lemon zest and season lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• 2 tbsp fresh chopped basil • 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture at the base of each piece of pork then carefully roll up to enclose the stuffing and secure each with a wooden cocktail stick.
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Heat the oil and butter in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the pork rolls for 4-5 minutes, turning once until browned all over. Pour in the stock and sherry or apple juice and simmer for 20-25 minutes until cooked through. Remove the pork rolls and keep warm. Add the green beans to the frying pan and cook for 5-6 minutes until just tender.
• 1 tbsp olive oil • 15g butter • 450ml meat or vegetable stock • 4 tbsp dry sherry or apple juice • 175g green beans, trimmed • 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
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Kid’s Corner
Going Green as a Family by Kate Duggan kateduggan.co.uk
Easy ways to cut down on waste and save some cash If you want to live a greener lifestyle, you’ll want to get the whole family on-board. Children are often more inspired by videos than conversations, so it’s worth searching YouTube for short clips about plastic waste, climate change, recycling tips and so on. When everyone is feeling a bit more motivated, ask each member of the family to make some simple pledges, such as: • Saying no to plastic straws. • Refilling water bottles rather than buying drinks when out. • Using a reusable bag for shopping. • Switching lights off when leaving an empty room. • Only buying second-hand clothes, toys and so on for six months. • Checking whether rubbish can be reused or recycled before binning it. Cutting food waste Did you know that the average family wastes £470 worth of food every single year? Some waste is difficult to avoid, particularly if your children are fussy eaters, but much of it can be easily avoided with a bit of careful planning. Simply making a list of meals for the week, and using that to
do the shopping, can help to cut down on waste. Try to plan meals that use up any leftover ingredients. So, if you need half an onion for one recipe, for example, plan another meal to use up the other half. Freeze leftovers straightaway if you’re not going to have chance to eat them, whether it’s half a stick of fresh ginger or a bowl of bolognese sauce. Silicone muffin pans are ideal for freezing sauces. Once frozen, pop the individual portions into a re-sealable bag or tub to keep in the freezer and use for later. Try not to overfill kids’ plates; food that’s been mixed together is more difficult to serve up again. Cutting plastic waste There are lots of easy ways to reduce the amount of plastic you use, from swapping sandwich bags for Tupperware containers to choosing unpackaged fruit and vegetables. Ecoegg’s Laundry Egg is a reusable, natural laundry detergent that cleans clothes about as well as a non-bio detergent. You’ll cut down on plastic bottles and save a fair amount of money, as the egg works out at just 3 pence a wash
– see www.ecoegg.com. Could you make a pact with other parents to buy secondhand or eco-friendly birthday presents? You could club together to buy vouchers for a day out for example, or just pick up a toy or book from your local charity shop. When you do buy new, choose toys that can be easily reused, and that don’t come with lots of plastic parts or packaging. If you’ve lost pieces from a favourite game or toy, check the manufacturer’s website, as lots now sell spare parts. More tips • www.facebook.com/ recyclenow is worth following for inspiration and recycling tips. • www.cookingonabootstrap. com has recipes for food that can be batch cooked and frozen to cut down on waste. • www.faithinnature.co.uk sells lots of household products in bulk, including shampoo, shower gel and laundry detergent. Larger bottles mean less plastic waste. • www.energysavingtrust.org. uk has lots of tips for cutting energy use.
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Deaf Awareness Week, 14th to 20th May
According to the charity Action on Hearing Loss (AOHL), in the UK 11 million of us (that’s 1 in 6) have hearing loss. That’s why Deaf Awareness Week, organised by the UK Council on Deafness, is so vital. Hearing loss can cause employment issues, social withdrawal, loneliness and depression, and it increases dementia risk by up to five times. Unfortunately, on average, people wait 10 years before seeking help for hearing loss and only 40% of people who need hearing aids have them. Yet today, hearing aids are much smaller and more discreet, and are free on the NHS. Wearing one can reduce that increased dementia risk and tinnitus, which can cause depression. We need to ensure that we seek help (and urge others to) when hearing problems occur, and do everything we can to make life easier for those with hearing loss. Make Life Easier for People with Hearing Loss Hearing aids are great, but don’t recreate perfect hearing, so whether your listener has a hearing aid or not: • Ask them how they prefer to communicate Lip reading, a sign language such as British Sign Language (BSL) or a mixture of both? • Reduce background noise and
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consider acoustics Background noise (TVs, kettles, white goods, low-level chatter) makes hearing more difficult for those with and without hearing aids and cochlear implants (both of which can amplify background noise), so reduce it where possible. 90% of respondents to an AOHL survey said background noise was their biggest problem when eating out. Choose meeting venues or restaurants with soft floor coverings, in quiet locations. • Make sure they know you’re talking to them Get their attention first by making eye contact, waving, or touching them on the shoulder (from the front or side). Again, you could ask which they prefer. • Make lip reading easier for them Whatever other strategies they use, lip reading can assist people with hearing problems. Make it easier for them by: > Facing them when you’re talking. > Avoiding covering your mouth or chewing. > Speaking clearly but naturally at a normal pace and volume. Overexaggerating your mouth movements hinders rather than helps. > Avoiding standing somewhere that’s shadowy or overly-bright. • Use body language, pictures and subtitles Gestures and pointing can help. Even if you don’t know any signs, you can gesture to indicate directions and intentions, e.g. miming drinking
and raising an eyebrow to ask if they want a drink. If you’re giving a talk, diagrams, pictures and video (with subtitles) can all help to explain and elaborate what you’re saying. Visual stimulus helps to attract attention and aid learning whether we’re hard of hearing or not. • Be considerate in a group situation Try to get out of those bad habits of interrupting and talking over each other. Take turns talking and raise a hand to indicate you’re about to speak. Finally: Have patience. However frustrating it is to be unable to make yourself heard or understood by someone hard of hearing, it’s many times more frustrating for them to be unable to hear or understand you – so be patient. Find other ways to communicate, even if that means writing it down (or tapping it out on your phone). Whatever you do, don’t give up. Useful Links: Action on Hearing Loss: www. actiononhearingloss.org.uk UK Council on Deafness: deafcouncil.org.uk. A useful list of member organisations: deafcouncil.org.uk/about-us/ member-organisations National Deaf Children’s Society: www.ndcs.org.uk Ear Foundation: www. earfoundation.org.uk
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provision of suitable equipment. Individual exercise programmes are devised to help patients with their mobility. Advice and help is given on diets, appetite, swallowing and weight changes. The Community Nursing team is also available out of hours and can give nursing care in the community between the hours of 5pm and 8am. In order to access any of these services or to get further details consult your local GP. For any other information, or for any other questions, please contact me at Governor Support Office, by email at kcht.governors@ nhs.net or write to the Oast, Unit D, Hermitage Court, Hermitage Lane, Barming, Maidstone, Kent ME16 9NT. John Fletcher Public Governor for Ashford, Community Health Foundation Trust 31
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Say hello to your summer beauty essentials, from the perfect tinted moisturiser to your new favourite lip balm. While most of us are pretty good at slapping on the sun cream these days, it’s all too easy to forget about protecting our hair. Sun damage can make hair frizzy, dry and hard to manage, as Anabel Kingsley, Trichologist at Philip Kingsley, explains, “UV rays act on hair in a similar way to bleach; they degrade its protein structure, leaving strands weaker and more vulnerable to breakage and further damage.” Philip Kingsley’s Sun Shield, £22, can help to keep your hair healthier. As well as offering sun protection, this lightweight spray also helps to prevent damage caused by chlorine and salt water. And, as an extra bonus, it reduces colour fade, and smooths and conditions to boot. See www.philipkingsley.co.uk. Skin does a pretty good job of renewing cells but a helping hand is always appreciated. Green People’s Age Defy+ Soft Buff Skin Exfoliator, £22 from www.greenpeople. co.uk, uses pineapple 32
extract and finely ground bamboo stems to gently remove old, dead skin cells and stimulate cell renewal. The exfoliating cream also includes bentonite clay to unblock your pores. In all, there are a whopping 24 beautyenhancing active ingredients, including orange peel oil and extracts of rosemary leaf and hibiscus flower. Use it two to three times a week for softer, smoother skin that looks and feels healthier. If you’re looking for a new tinted lip balm, Bobbi Brown’s Extra Lip Tint (www. bobbibrown.co.uk) should be on your wish list. It’s super nourishing and works wonders on dry, chapped lips. There are four shades to choose from, all of which work to accentuate your own natural lip colour. So Bare Pink, for example, gives your lips a flushed glow, while Bare Popsicle adds a hint of deeper red. Think moisturising lip balm combined with a lightweight gloss. At £25.50, this is certainly not a budget buy, but it does feel like a real treat so is well worth splurging on. It
can feel like there’s a new super-ingredient being touted in the beauty world every week. However, sometimes the
old, tried and tested ingredients really are the best. Retinol, for instance, is probably the best ingredient for stimulating collagen production. It’s pretty potent, so most creams only include 1% or less of retinol, to avoid irritation. However, IMAGE skincare have found a way to formulate an overnight mask which includes 3% retinol, without any of the usual side effects. The results of regular use are impressive – firmer, softer skin, with fewer visible lines. Ageless Total Overnight Retinol Masque retails at £80. Call 0345 504 0461 to find your nearest stockist.
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Day Cream, £18.95. It’s packed with botanical goodness, including shea butter, jojoba oil, organic iris and cucumber extract, so is really nourishing. You won’t get the full coverage of a foundation, but the balm is lightly tinted and does a good job of covering imperfections and evening out skin tone. All in all, it’s perfect for summer, as it’s lightweight, doesn’t clog pores, and saves you time in the morning. What’s not to like? See www.weleda.co.uk.
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Clubs & Societies
The Royal Air Forces Association meet on the 2nd Thursday each month at 7.30pm in Wye Village Hall. After a short business meeting we usually have a speaker followed by refreshments. Connection to the RAF is not necessary. We would be pleased to meet new members. Parking is not a problem. Contact: rita. elgar05@gmail.co.uk
Wye Historical Society – meets monthly from October to April in the Lady Joanna Thornhill School at 7.30pm. Subscriptions £10 per year; visitors welcome at £2 per meeting - no need to book. For more information see www.wyehistoricalsociety.org.uk.
Aldington Corner Quilters is a long established group
of friendly ladies meeting on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at Aldington Village Hall, 7.00pm 9.00pm. We have a mix of beginners and experienced ladies who share their latest projects and ideas. We always welcome new members so if you are interested come along one evening and meet us. For more information contact Julie Coney - quirkyjules@gmail. com or call 01303 813944 (eve).
Aldington WI on 3rd Mon every month. All ladies welcome, 7 for 7.30 at The Walnut Tree, Aldington.
Ashford Model Railway Club - We meet on
The Brabourne and Smeeth Branch of the Royal British Legion meet every Second Tuesday in the
month at the Brabourne Baptist Church at 7.30 pm. New Members area always welcome, please contact George Taylor 01303 812165 or Ron Cooper 01303 813330
East Kent Morris Men Do you like dancing, beer,
socialising, music, having fun? Why not try Morris Dancing? We are recruiting for new members. Weekly Wednesday dance practices at Mersham Village Hall, 8pm to 10pm; afterwards we practise drinking in the pub opposite! No experience required. Why not give it a try? Details from www.ekmm.org.uk or 01795 536 262
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
Wednesday evenings at the barn café at Willesborough Windmill. between 7.00pm and 9.00pm, and the club would welcome new members. Club members are currently building a model of Rye in 00 gauge in the SR period. Contact John White on 01233 733416 for more information
Quilting Group held in the Oak Room, Smeeth TN25
Ashford Radio Aeromodellers, we have a field at
Sellindge Gardening Association meet on the 3rd
Ashford Soroptimists First Tues of the month, 7.15pm,
Sellindge Table Top Sale the 1st Saturday of each
Sellindge for flying seven days a week, and fly indoors in Ashford Market on various Thursday evenings during the Autumn, Winter, & Spring, please visit www.araclub.co.uk for more details, or phone Iain on 07956501510, or myself (Roger) 01233 627694.
except August, in the Dog House Evegate. We are part of a global organisation whose aims are to improve the lives and status of women and girls through education. In addition we also have fun, with a programme of social activities. If you think you may be interested in joining us do please give us a call. Contact Sue Wood 01233 623902
Bilsington Ladies meet in Bilsington Village Hall 2nd
Thursday of the month at 2.15pm. Interesting speakers and a warm welcome awaits. Call Jan on 01233 641820.
Brabourne & Smeeth Gardeners’ Society We meet on the last Friday of the month at Brabourne & Smeeth Village Hall, 7.15 for 7.30pm. New members and visitors will be made very welcome. For further info call Wendy
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6SA. If you are interested in quilting or patchwork why not come along and learn new skills and share your expertise with like minded people. Beginners and advanced levels are welcome. Bi-monthly meetings, for further information contact Marion on 01233 750319 Wednesday of the month in the Durling Hall Sellindge (next to the main hall) at 7.15pm for 7.30pm start. Our programme includes speakers, a summer show, social events, day trips and an annual holiday. For further details contact Linda on 01303 813288.
month in the village hall Sellindge. Tables booked in advance are £5. 00 Each and on the day (If available) £8. 00. Telephone for more information 01303 813475. Refreshments are available and home made cakes.
Smeeth W.I. We meet on the second Monday of the Month at 7.30 pm in the Brabourne & Smeeth village hall for further information do contact Joy Taylor 01303 812165”
Stanford & Postling WI meet in the comittee room at the rear of Lympne Village Hall on the 3rd monday of every month. we are a small but friendly group who would love to wlecome new members. for any futher information please contact Elaine on 01303 863096 or Iona on 01303 238390.
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